Serving in the military often means picking up and moving far away in a very short time on very short notice. Sometimes it also means that you have to rely on others to move everything you own when you, yourself, are in an entirely different country. You are not alone in this endeavor. Here is what you can do.

Moving Businesses That Cater to Military Personnel

There are some moving businesses out there whose primary goal is to help military personnel and their families pack up and move at a moment's notice. In addition to offering large moving trucks and speedy service, these businesses send a crew of three or more people to your home to pack everything up neatly and carefully. Some of these businesses will even provide their services at a reduced cost to military individuals and families as a way of showing their gratitude for the soldiers who protect the country.

Local Charities and Church Groups That Help

Local charities and high school community clubs are always looking for projects. Churches often have men's, women's and/or teen's fellowship groups that offer their services and selves to help out others. If you are familiar with, or close to, any of these groups, you can ask them to help pack up your belongings and load them on the truck for you. If the move is not too far away, some of them may even be willing to drive to your new home and help unload the boxes.

Moving Companies That Send Two Crew Members and a Truck

If you live in a small apartment and do not have much to move anyway, this might be the best option for you. The two crew members that show up with the truck pack absolutely everything up for you, wrap it carefully, place it in boxes and put the boxes on the truck. Then they label all of the boxes according to the rooms in which they packed things such that you can easily find your belongings again when you are home on leave. Once they reach your new location, they take all of the boxes off the truck and put them in the appropriate rooms. Call professionals, such as Bekins Van Lines Inc, to see if they can fulfill your needs.

The Tried and True Moving Method

Of course, the last solution is one most everyone relies on. Your friends and family could pack everything up on their own and help move it to your new digs. Since you are in another country, friends and family may be understanding and helpful enough to get everything together and move it for you.