Moving in the Military? This is How It Works

[@SamEckholm]

Hope you guys enjoyed joining me for this little adventure! Now I'm curious... what are your favorite things to do to pass the time on road trips? 👇🏼

[@elijahkennedy-gibbens2593]

I just like looking at all the different types of cars and I always keep my eyes up at airports 👀

[@anitabhatt6810]

Hey bro you are such a talented and amazing person

[@ShutUpNoOneCares]

Sleep

[@lexxx100]

Dope video I live in Saint Louis currently.

[@BenNstyle]

Wishing you great success at your new duty station Sam 👍🏼✈️

[@JedediahTombstone]

When he mentioned he was an officer it all made sense.

[@CaptainThomasMilitaryTactics]

I laughed when he said he hired a moving company that's when I knew. Because Enlisted would have been I will buy beer and pizza. You will have half of the barracks at your place. I know because i have done it hahah

[@tylermoynihan3324]

This is big facts my husband always gets his marines to move for us for beer

[@CaptainThomasMilitaryTactics]

@@tylermoynihan3324 We had our XO invite us over to do some work on her house and she supplied unlimited pizza and a healthy amount of beer!

[@tylermoynihan3324]

@@CaptainThomasMilitaryTactics that’s how it be😂

[@9manny99]

Well when you go to the Academy where can you find buddies like that

[@jorgepadua5802]

Imagine being a pilot having to drive across the country.

[@rimmy9054]

I don’t know a pilot who HASN’T had to drive across the country for a job. It’s practically a prerequisite!

[@saintpoli6800]

@@rimmy9054 Yeah, but you’d figure they’d fly and airdrop all their stuff. But in all seriousness imagine dropping your mattress from 20k feet haha

[@benjanik9443]

I don't believe he's a pilot though.

[@nabilbudiman271]

he's in the PR I don't think he's rated to fly aircraft

[@bobshaw4063]

@@benjanik9443 True he's a Public Affairs Officer . His father was an AF Pilot I think he said in one of his other vlogs .

[@samanthaanne1056]

I seriously love you and swayne so much together . You guys bring out the best in each other

[@boris4335]

A new Sam video + A new Sam video with Swayne + A new Sam video featuring Sam singing = a great day

[@SamEckholm]

😄

[@1900intz]

Much happiness and success in your new assignment and home. So very nice of Swayne to help. He’s a good man.

[@jcharper75]

Now we need an apartment tour when you’ve got it all setup!

[@oscarnowak1283]

Who here thinks Sam Eckholm is one of the best and most inspiring youtubers out there? Also congrats on your new assignment! Thnx for sharing!

[@lauriea2971]

Even though I’m from Canada 🇨🇦 I want to say Tysvm on ur service in the airforce. I’m retired military army myself from Canada 🇨🇦

[@Taxi_for_takeoff]

Hey Sam! I work with your boo, Swayne. During my time on active duty, I did two DIY moves and two “hey military, you do everything because I can’t deal with this” moves. I did DIY anytime I could drive, and the military moves were from mainland to Hawaii and back. I will say, even when the military moves everything, I still did all the packing myself of everything but the kitchen. I wanted to ensure I knew exactly what box had what, as well as ensure my breakables were packed well. There are a ton of Facebook pages to help first time movers find out how to make it easier as well as tips/tricks. The base spouse Facebook pages are always a great resources, especially after getting settled. The spouse pages are a good place to find boxes for your DIY for free as well as get rid of them when you are done. Hope to meet you one day! Good luck at your new duty station!

[@btrdangerdan2010]

I truly enjoy the passion and enthusiasm Sam has in every video presentation.

[@paulbilleci4511]

Loved the video, I can’t be the only one who enjoyed his singing at the end of the video ? Wish we could see more of that.

[@michaelsearnest]

I'm retired Navy, nearly 17 years ago. Time passers depended on what part of my career. I made most of my 8 moves as a single Sailor, so like you, jammed the tunes and munched my way back and forth across the country. When I had the wife and kids along, we played spotting cars and license plates, the kids would make a list of every state they saw trying to get all 50 states. I once drove from CA to OR and all 3 kids and my wife slept about 900 miles through the night.

[@sroe2734]

Love how swain pops in pissed every time cause he has to help lol

[@SamEckholm]

Haha he’s a great helper

[@calebforehand6159]

Wait is he ur duplicate y’all look the exact same 😂

[@aurboda]

@@calebforehand6159 *Alabama intensifies*

[@biomed_val]

Another great video, Sam! Thanks for sharing your PCS experience. Had me feeling nostalgic of when my family and I would PCS every 2.5 years growing up too. Hope you’re doing well and staying safe!

[@pacificblue3955]

Coast Guard here. I always let the movers come in and pack up everything. To me so much easier and less stressful. Never had anything broke or mishandled.

[@Sal_D]

Seriously??? Sorry, but I call BS, or you're EXTREMELY lucky. I have been 10+ years in, and I have not heard one (1) person from any branch Not complain about the moving companies breaking or losing items.

[@brianspeck2254]

The partnership you and Swayne have is very inspiring for someone like myself. I can imagine it may be difficult to find/make time to see each other, but it looks like you guys find a way to do that. Your life appears well squared away with a great path that's brought you to where you are with a great MOS, a great assignment, and a great boyfriend. Extremely motivating for individuals watching who are considering a service commitment. USAF owes you more thank-yous than they realize for the PR work you're accomplishing!

[@x-men69-96]

It’s his bf actually

[@brianspeck2254]

@@x-men69-96 Yes- I knew that haha

[@x-men69-96]

@@brianspeck2254 It’s worth a long trip. They look happy together. Hope you find the same one as Sam.

[@edwood7741]

I moved 8 times as the son of an Air Force pilot. Scott was the best. Go Blues! Great video.

[@kaitlynmathews7570]

You guys are so fun to watch! Love that you have a shared passion for aviation, storytelling, and not loading a moving truck! Excited to see more from you, Sam! First non-military mission: try gooey butter cake, a STL specialty, and report back!

[@SamEckholm]

Oh man that sounds amazing

[@trbeattie]

@@SamEckholm gooey butter cake is the best! Super easy to make to!

[@tahmercynung2498]

We enjoyed the drive. We will be needing to do a an apartment tour once you get settled in and are ready to show

[@josephinemiller4780]

Wow!!! Love your industrial style apartment and those windows are amazing! I dated a guy from Langley for a year and a half and this brought back good memories. I’m a photographer and former military brat (20 yrs) and military jets are my favorite to photograph. And there is no better sound on the planet. Thank you for sharing with us and thank you for your service!

[@12Abchris]

love your positivity. best of luck in your military journey.

[@SamEckholm]

I appreciate it!

[@wannabetrucker3801]

I’m a truck driver/ mover that has moved thousands of service members from all branches of the military. Kudos on doing a full dity move. That’s a big undertaking. Looks like you’re getting close to another PCS. Good luck, God speed, and thank you for your service!

[@Giggs118]

Swayne is a good dude, really genuine, good content boys

[@zbennett1720]

My best friend was stationed at Scott for 6 years, and Man, what a beautiful base! You’ll love it! Also, drive to St. Louis and eat at Pappy’s BBQ! Best ribs in USA 🇺🇸

[@edwood7741]

Looked like his apartment was in St.Louis. Good times ahead.

[@kalebnichols8790]

Podcasts are my go to for a long trip. And before you say “i don’t like podcasts”-there’s literally a podcast for EVERYTHING, find something within your hobbies and interests

[@pokytrokyt]

I lived on Scott AFB for 2years while my father was the Base Civil Engineer. Had a great time going to Mascoutah Commumity HS.

[@dillonlexington]

Great video and funny enough, I am a fan of Swayne's channel as well. Good luck in your military career, from a retired Army Vet.

[@staceybrown2172]

As long as I've been paying attention to your content, I've always thought how cool it would be for you to do a video about Air Mobility Command. I live about five minutes off base and can't wait to see what you've got in store for your time here in the Metro East.

[@karenwatkins5245]

Very good video, showed the level of planning needed for a move. Moving with family and especially internationally can be such a challenge. I've moved 14 times with my husband and children, including to Hawaii and Germany/UK. With more gear get professional removalists from the start. Keep an inventory of what you have, this is important because lot's of removalists will be less than gentle with your furniture and very beloved decorations :). Something will ALWAYS get broken, you'll need to make reimbursement claims. Make sure to pack boxes by room. Take advantage of air and sea freight for your different furniture, always bring the most essential with you on the flight/drive. The days before organise yourself so that in the chaos of moving day the removalists can just grab and go, they aren't going to do any critical thinking over a cute organisation system you devised. Hope this helps!

[@jra5624]

My brother just recently returned home from Japan. Going without the vast majority of their stuff for about a month sucked pretty bad. That and the 4 weeks of quarantine - 2 weeks prior to leaving Japan and 2 weeks once he got to his next station. Fortunately they moved into a house in the country almost right away. Going from a population of millions to just a few thousand was a great change for him.

[@deewill8915]

These type of informational adventures are very helpful to see!! I’m 18 and am currently in the DEP so I’ve got a lot of life experiences to learn & your channel has helped that process tremendously!! Especially this one because I didn’t even really consider this aspect💙

[@SamEckholm]

Glad it helped!

[@cptarianus824]

I remember when I moved from Prague to Riga year ago. Same crazy idea, pack myself and move all by myself. Which is around same mileage like Your move (minus 35 miles in my case). Oh my, how I suffer... first my mistake was a car - I own hatchback, Ford Focus 2nd gen RS and I love that car, but it's something I'm jelous in your case, Jeep SUV was probably better choice :D Trip took me two days, 17 hours drive, one sleepover in the hotel, and only thing You can basically do, is listen to radio and your own music.. My second was no buddy to share my suffering with. Third I packed all my stuff, I throw up a little. Unpacking took me ethernity! Anyway, congratulation for Your a new assigment and hope You like St. Louis!

[@SamEckholm]

Love that. Appreciate it!

[@SterlboSavage]

I’m an Army Medic from Louisville,Ky. Dope to see you drive through

[@lynnelovett8999]

I have done this many times (too many to count) with being connected to the military !!! Most of the time the military paid for the moves. Even though they used moving companies we still had things right out missing or broken. You never get full imbursement for what it's value was or replacement. Used Two Men and A Truck once to move and still had slight damage. They made good though. Even when we moved ourselves we had damage sometimes. Goes with moving. All in all good. We moved sometimes with just a year between duty stations, lol. It was a two to three years other times. Also depends on short tours or long. A short tour was two years and a long tour was three years generaly. It depends on if tour by yourself and no family accompanying. Easier when single and no dependents. Kinda miss those days, lol ! Thank you for sharing.

[@brycenmarner3503]

Welcome to St. Louis (my home)! Thanks for the videos, my wife and I are benefiting from them as we are in the process of ascension as a chaplain.

[@torinowak9517]

THATS crazy! I PCS from Langley to Scott in Feb!

[@michaelbateman8469]

Did one DITY move, never again, after that I let the USAF handle it. BUT, if you opt for contractors be aware that they will pack and ship EVERYTHING. We received a half full trashcan that traveled 2000 miles, and a half full ashtray. So prepare accordingly. The tradeoff is, shipping by contractor takes longer, you may be at your destination for weeks before your stuff arrives, so make sure you have uniforms, including footwear and headgear with you. Depending on job, it may be just utilities or combo office uniforms as well.

[@Bignix13]

My family PCS-ed to Scott AFB in 1998, and although my family left after my dad retired 2007, I still live about 10 minutes from the base. You'll love living so close to STL!! Cardinal's baseball, Blues Hockey...can't beat it!! Oh and not to mention...MLS Soccer in about 2 years!! In a matter of 15 minutes from Scott AFB you can be anywhere from a back country road to the Hilton Three Sixty Skybar overlooking the stadium. Good luck man!!

[@shelishadavis4985]

I went there last year of my freshman year of highschool. I am in afjrotc. That was the best day of my life

[@oldfreddyfrenchfry1]

The real reason we do DITYs - if done right, you make a lot of money, still save the Air Force money, and movers don’t break and steal your stuff. My wife and I moved two cars and 8,000 lbs of household goods halfway across the country and now my garage is full of woodworking and power tools thanks to the payout. Hahahaha

[@mikevalenti4844]

From personal experience...if you have a company move you, make sure the YOU pack your own stuff!! DON'T have them pack you. I had a few issues with broken items.

[@alecrehagen2021]

The Arch, Cardinals Baseball, Blues Hockey, Toasted Ravioli, Ted Drewes, Union Station, Ball Park Village, The Zoo, The Science Center, Steinberg rink, Forest Park, is just a little of what STL has in store.

[@michaelnarkawicz]

Don’t forget St. Louis style pizza. You’ll have to let us know what you think of provel cheese and thin crust.

[@alecrehagen2021]

@@michaelnarkawicz never could forget abt STL pizza, just stop by a IMO’s haha

[@koranathipsukrangsan9905]

very impressed with you editing video and shooting camera skill

[@donanderson9269]

Incorrect tongue weight due to improper loading is the greatest cause for a trailer to not be stable when towing. That can also be caused by loading one side or the other heavier than the other. You fly guys do that with your planes; trailers are the same way.

[@gabeszymarek7688]

I'm from the area around Scott. I'm sure you will enjoy it.

[@kurwinforest142]

When my parents were in the military we would play the State License Plate game...

[@sjwecks]

Classic!

[@anonymousgaming7702]

My dad was stationed at Patrick. Hope you enjoy your time there!

[@JClark2600]

@5:30 Whats stopping you from just loading sandbags into the back just for the weigh in. Then dumping them out, traveling, unload and weigh in again? Just to be sure you get the most cash for the move?

[@jeremiegonzales2882]

I heard of an officer doing something similar (with bricks) and he was quickly fired/discharged.

[@JClark2600]

@@jeremiegonzales2882 You had me at 'Officer'

[@journeytime3621]

#1 tip! KEEP YOUR RECEIPTS! HOLY SMOKES DO THIS ONE THING DURING PCS'ING

[@aviation_nyx]

3:20 You guys need Ross and Chandler to move your couch. "PIVOT!!" lmao.

[@oliverwexler3928]

Welcome to Saint Louis!! My hometown! Enjoy!

[@jokerman213]

Just came across your channel and the content is amazing content. Welcome to Missouri and your apartment looks awesome.

[@M1ss_Aur0ra]

been there a few years back I did a naval coast to coast transition doing a PPM 5900km (just over 3600mi) with a 26ft box truck and a trailer was allotted 14 days for the drive, 5 days pre-move for house hunting, and 11 days post-move to settle in. Massive respect out to other active and retired service members who took the call to serve their respective countries.

[@tylermoynihan3324]

My husband is a marine and we are about to get stationed in Japan after his deployment and we are definitely going the DITY way but thank god the military is going to store our vehicles

[@EoffZooStaff]

I Live in St Louis. Been to Scott AFB quite alot (grew up in an ARMY family) Welcome to this AREA!!!

[@jonnapemb]

Thanks for the cool video! My husband and I are at Langley now and just got orders to move to St. Louis in May! Langley was his first duty station as well! We’ve been here since 2018 so it will be sad to leave, but we are excited for new adventures in Missouri!

[@trenta315]

Your videos are so sick! I personally like to put on a good podcast and the time flies by like its nothing!

[@aniwack]

When I was in I was lucky to stay on the East Coast. Eustis, Stewart, Rucker, Hood.

[@phoenix-king779]

That sweater jogger combo is 🔥

[@SamEckholm]

It’s my goto hha

[@joemilleriv]

Aye man good luck here in Missouri! It’s cold lol I’m here until March for tech school, then I’m off to Guam🇬🇺 🎉

[@joecox1886]

I’m here in Viking right now 😂

[@joemilleriv]

@@joecox1886 ayeee what schoolhouse?

[@joecox1886]

@@joemilleriv P&E

[@joemilleriv]

@@joecox1886 Ayo same💀 I should know you then! What block you in? Lol

[@joecox1886]

@@joemilleriv don’t start class for another week

[@elijahkennedy-gibbens2593]

Love your videos! Thanks for all the great info!

[@SamEckholm]

Of Course!

[@mikegrunwald5447]

Digging the red comforter...glad you made the first (of many!!) moves safely!

[@SamEckholm]

Haha gotta keep that comforter close :)

[@FunkyDragons]

My dad grew up in Montana so he did a lot of towing and driving and is really good at it, and the first time we moved because of a deployment of his, we used a uhaul and I quote he said “holy shit susan that trailers swinging faster than our swing!”

[@terrydouglas5008]

I did many moves when in the AF. You have options, one is to set back and have the movers come in and pack and move everything. Then you can drive or have the govt buy you a ticket. If you choose a self move you rent a truck or use your own or a friend's truck then weigh your truck empty then load it and weigh it again. Then drive to your next station and unload. The government will pay you so much per pound. When I moved from Colorado springs to Castle AFB Ca I got about $1.50 per pound and I had 12,000 pounds. The truck cost about $2500.00. The govt also paid me and wife and kids for meals and motel plus 30 days for a motel when I got there. I have known people to put a waterbed in the truck and fill it before weighing then drain it when outside the weigh station. Or fill it up with real heavy stuff. My last move was a civil service civilian. DLA is an extra months housing costs. Also you get one day for about every 300 miles. It's technically against regs to drive over 300 miles a day.

[@TurrDucken]

Iam 16 right now a sophomore in high school. My main goal is to become an officer in the Air Force i love watching your videos since you give wonderful insight on Air Force life keep it up. 😁👍

[@janiyaford4451]

werid question ... but when you say "officer" , are you like bossing people around .. ? or idk im still kind of new to this air force stuff but ii do wanna be in it .. im 16 too 😂 .

[@TurrDucken]

😁😁hahah I dont like bossing people around that much though I only might become an officer. If i get the ROTC scholarship though i am still deciding on either going enlisted or college and at the moment even though i said officer is my main goal. Iam now reconsidering it all so now Iam leaning towards enlisted since i dont really want to go college. Though what would you like to do if you were to join the Air Force

[@janiyaford4451]

@@TurrDucken well you seee 😂 .. my plan was to go to college, get into the airforce, stay for about 4/5 years. leave & become an fbi special agent . I say this b/c military background is what they look for. But now idk how ii feel about that .. i just feel like college isn't for me .. unless ii get a scholarship 😂 . so ii "might" go enlisted to get the whole experience & rank up from there. im not sure about the career path but as soon as ii decide there then i'll be set . sorry for the long paragraph 😂💀!!

[@TurrDucken]

Nah you good I pretty much have the same plan as you for the most part though i would like to enlist into the Air Force for 4 year maybe more then I would to get out and get a job's though what i kinda want to do in the Air Force is either Electronics or Fire Fighter 😁😁

[@ZeyRides]

Driving these trips can be pretty grueling. Drove from Charleston, SC to Houston, TX in a single day. 17 hour drive.

[@platinum9118]

Awesome video. loved the singing at the end.

[@therizk6969]

I envy you, in the military and doing these videos. I spent two years in the Navy but got kicked during the 70’s witch hunt. Sad but life moves on. Would like to know more about your actual job in the Air Force if you can! Thanks your videos are great.

[@maggiemars6772]

Yall drove right past my school in Louisville! Kinda cool

[@rommelbiagtan1266]

Hi Lt Sam, how are you today, your vlog is such an inspiring educational as well. Keep it up fly high Thank you so much

[@Frankiefailure]

Welcome to St Louis, I live here too. I used to go to SAFB every year as a kid to see the Airshows.

[@MrSnicklesnickle]

Swaynes pants are so tight I can count the change in his pockets

[@bmhigginbotham]

definitely has a roll of quarters

[@Ray9239]

My friends dad was stationed at Scott Air Force base then they had to move away when he got moved to Seattle.

[@ShobhanaNarayanan-s8k]

Hey , sam . Great video.my family was also in the airforce not the us air force but the indian airforce and we also shifted a lot😮😮😮

[@mgrandison1]

It's cool that you're also in love. We hope Swayne can find a hub/route that is out of STL. Carry on, and thank you for your Service to U.S.!

[@TacomanDezzy]

Hey man! I’m commissioning as a Public Health Officer in September, and I live in Lexington right now! Small world 🌎

[@realalbertan]

With the RCMP - traditionally we move every 5... but most of my transfers have been local / no cost. I have a child with medical issues so no postings in the arctic

[@NickCBax]

I have other suspicions as to why Swayne and Sam didn’t get a good night sleep....

[@calebbaudia]

😭😭😭

[@thejessymata]

LMFAOAOAOAOAOAOO BYE ASF 🏃🏻‍♂️💨

[@pietro_valente]

What a wicked thought

[@dekonhulse9097]

I knew i was not the only one

[@ThatDamnPandaKai]

But they're not in the navy......

[@Jodywithawhy]

This is a really good video Sam. Good job.

[@heywhoa8888]

Thanks for highlighting me

[@malikmitchell3030]

I’m debating on moving my stuff myself I gotta go from Eustis to JBLM in Washington. I’m single and stay in the barracks still so I don’t have that much stuff but I’m considering it because the government takes forever to ship house hold goods. When I left Germany in 2019 I shipped my stuff a month before my car and my car got to the US before my stuff did. 😂 I’m planning on getting a UHall towing my Dart on the back of it 👍🏾

[@lukasvdwijst]

I think it will be cool to do a little tour trough your new apartment, when you have everything packed out.

[@SamEckholm]

Will do!

[@kalvinyoung8148]

Sweet thanks! Now I know what to expect on moving days haha

[@mhar0319]

Can you do a video on the air force/army reserves? Currently considering it looking up some information and would be cool just to kind of see what I'm considering. A REALISTIC look though. Thanks Sam.

[@aaronroibeard]

How’d you pick the apartment? Did they pick it? How does that all work???

[@seanlafontaine4633]

I am a map guy, so I am calculating how far I have to drive and average speed for a approximate time of arrival - Road maps are the best - Prince Albert Canada to Baton Rouge annd Baton Rouge to Halifax Canada were my longest drives

[@okcmoparguy724]

Thank you for your service Sam and all the informative videos! On the trailer, if it was swaying, more than likely there wasn't enough tongue weight. Ideally the tongue of the trailer weighs about 10% of the total loaded trailer (4000lb load = 400lb tongue weight). Should allow you to travel at a little higher speeds and be more stable doing it. Keep up the good work, enjoy your videos!

[@tuinom7812]

Hi man from laos 🇱🇦 love you guy

[@alexflaugher430]

Hey man, this video was randomly recommended to me never watched the channel before. Kinda a coincidence because I recognize your apartment building because its less than a mile from where I live. Great neighborhood would recommend checking out Tower Grove park and Botanical Gardens when the weather is better.

[@Aaron199s]

Hey! I used to live in those apartments in Yorktown, and now I'm also in St. Louis! lol

[@lawyermahaprasad]

Long Roadtrip My fav time pass I try to remember read Number plates , they are quit Unique you know. I add those numbers up, then multiply then devoid and try to find Interesting endings

[@ajcormier2243]

I'm not sure if I would trust the Government movers to get my stuff from point A to point B without damaging or losing something.

[@SamEckholm]

Lowkey kinda same haha. But if they do damage your stuff you can get reimbursed for it

[@quasarsavage]

What Jeep yr and model do you have? Did u buy it new or slightly used?

[@SamEckholm]

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Edition with a few upgrades. Bought it new

[@swervinkervin6187]

Usually, my friends and I will just talk and play some music. Also sing here and there usually to some music beats.

[@YogeshKumar-ej6lx]

Congratulations 😘✌

[@semperbetio]

Swayne has a great channel too

[@judgyboi428]

I’ve been stuck on the Langley base housing for 6 years

[@nerdbrick1012]

In the navy I'm stuck in newport in barracks sadly

[@sunsmile2010]

Will definitely miss you on f22's page... Love your shots & videos