Planning a PCS move?

Hi!  I'm Debbi, your new Operation:PCS editor.  I'm not an expert, but I'm building up experience through lots of deployments and PCS moves of my own!  Sometimes they go off without a hitch, other times we are frustrated with the damage and lost items.  When I was 8-months-pregnant with my youngest son, we had to move ourselves without the Navy's help. That was fun!  Regardless of the challenges, we can help each other by exchanging tips and helpful information we have learned.  So send me your questions, tips, and helpful hints!  And above all, remember to "store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal."  (Matt 6:20 NIV)  A transient lifestyle gives us a deeper appreciation for those treasures that are eternal, that can't be lost or broken in a PCS move!