More than 40 million Americans having moved within the US in 2013, but few people are more experienced with the moving process than the brave men and women who serve our country.

Military service members and their families move at more than twice the rate of the average American family, constantly transferring to different bases and cities. In this infographic from My Guys Moving, some of these amazing military families have been generous enough to share tips they’ve learned from years spent moving throughout the US.

Everyone from other military families to moving novices will find ways to make the moving process a breeze with simple suggestions from these relocation pros. Their advice will help save time, money and headaches, whether you’re moving across town or across the country.

Moving Tips from Military Families via My Guys Moving