Making Military Moves Easier (NAPSA)—Moving a military family from one hometo another doesn’t have to feel like a major maneuver. Here are some hints that can help: Before You Move *Make an appointment with the military base property transportation office to schedule your move. * Next, tell the base landlord or housing office of your dates and plans. *Figure out what size truck you'll need and reserveit. Get boxes and other packing supplies. Pack out-of-season and nonessential itemsearly. *Donate unwanted items to charity or hold a garage sale. *Determine what you'll do about any pets you may have. Copy all your medical records, birth certificates and so on. Store themall in one safe place. Change your address with the post office, banks, credit card com- panies and magazines. *Call service providers and utilities to schedule turn-on. Secure moving-day help. Work with companies that understand each military branch’s different rules and regulations, especially if you need to movein a hurry. For instance, Penske Truck Rental has a specialized toll-free call cen- ter at 844-4TROOPS(844-487-6677) to assist active and veteran mem- bers of the U.S. military and their families with do-it-yourself moves. All call center associates are either veterans themselves or are related to someone who hasbeenoris currently in active or reserve duty. The companynot only has trucks at over 2,200 convenient locations, it offers a military discount of 10 i 3 pei Veterans and current members of the armed forces can get discounts and other assistance whenthe time comes to move. percent. If you book your rental online, you'll save an additional 10 percent automatically. In addition,it’s the only national truck rental company with free unlimited miles on one-way rentals anywherein the country. Pick up your truck the day before to save time on movingday. When You Move Finish packing, taping and labeling boxes. Prepare major appliances and electronics. Secure dresser drawers and appliance doors with rope andtape. Assemble a moving-day kit, including directions, map, GPS, checkbook, credit cards, military and other IDs, eyeglasses, sunglasses, prescription drugs, flashlight, water, snacks, games for kids, and old and new house keys. Watch your weight. A military do-it-yourself move requires that you weigh your vehicle before you load it and after. To help, Penskeoffers a free Certified Public Scale Locator to makefinding a scale easier. Learn More For further facts and tips, visit www.pensketruckrental.com/ discounts/military.
