Young PFC, I think you are missing something. The military will pay for you to bring it there. Although they will not pay to ship it (due to you being CONUS) they will pay you to drive it there (mileage, gas, meals and lodging). Due to you getting stationed there, so instead of flying there you can drive and get the travel time, because they only want you to travel 8 hour a day. So, pick a spot or two on the way that you want to visit and stay overnight.