Resources created for you by military spouses and service members just like you.
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TIMELINE
From orders to arrival- what does your family’s timeline look like?
PAPERWORK TO DO FIRST
Forms and paperwork to start your PCS process.
PATRIOT EXPRESS
What to expect on the PE and at SeaTac.
HOUSING
Housing options for all bases in Okinawa, and off-base information.
SCHOOLS
On base and off-base school information.
INTERNET
Getting internet before you even arrive to stay connected to friends and family.
PHONES
Cell phone service options in Okinawa.
VEHICLES
All about getting a vehicle and your license in Okinawa.
WORKING IN OKINAWA
Working remotely and on base in Okinawa.
EMERGENCY PREP
Things to know about emergency operations here in Okinawa and prepping your home.
PETS
Getting your pets to Okinawa and caring for them while you’re here.
SPORTS
Youth and adult sports and activities on- and off-base
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Express and Household Goods Pack List
What to pack in your Express Shipment and you Household Goods. See the packing lists here!
8 Things to Do Before you Get to Okinawa
From the PCS Pros, here are 8 things you NEED to do before you get to Oki to make your move easier.
Learn about the Port to Home Process
If you will be living on base, Port to Home is a process that allows you to have a house, furnished with temporary government furniture before you even get on island.
That means no living in base lodging while you wait weeks for a house to be ready.
Read more about the Port to Home process here and learn *exactly* what you need to do, paperwork to fill out, and how to get on the list.
PCSing to Okinawa?
We have just what you need to make this PCS to Okinawa easy and smooth.
This 57+ page guide has everything you need to know as you prepare to move to this beautiful island.
- Packing List and Timeline
- PCS Binder recommendations
- Passports and Overseas Screening
- Pet Shipping
- Patriot Express
- Housing
- Schools
- Sports and Activities
- Grocery shopping
- Purchasing Vehicles
- Getting your driver’s license
- Base resources
- Working in Okinawa
- Things to do in Okinawa
- Travel tips outside of Okinawa
PCSing to Okinawa?
We have just what you need to make this PCS to Okinawa easy and smooth.
This 57+ page guide has everything you need to know as you prepare to move to this beautiful island.
Marine Corps Housing in Okinawa
Moving to a new duty station can be both exciting and daunting, especially when it involves relocating to a foreign country like Japan. For Marine Corps families PCSing (Permanent Change of Station) to Okinawa, understanding the ins and outs of housing arrangements is...
Kadena Air Force Housing in Okinawa
Moving to a new duty station can be both exciting and challenging, especially when it involves relocating to a foreign country like Japan. Kadena Air Force Housing in Okinawa is made up of duplexes and single family homes. For Air Force families PCSing to Okinawa,...
Navigating Elementary Schools on Base in Okinawa: A Guide for Military Families
For military families moving to Okinawa, Japan, the prospect of finding the right school for their children can be both exciting and daunting. Elementary schools on base in Okinawa follow a 21st-century style of education where students are placed in "studios" with 2...
Internet in Okinawa: Get Connected to Friends and Family with MBC
Internet is a huge part of life, and being connected to family and friends back home is something we all think about before we even arrive in Okinawa. Luckily, getting connected to friends and family with MBC is very simple. In fact, you could have Internet before you...
The Ultimate Stress Free Guide to Register Kids for School in Okinawa:
You moved across the world, attended the NOWA Brief, you’ve gotten your house and the next thing on your to-do list is learning how to register kids for school in Okinawa. The process for getting your kids registered for a DODEA school here in Okinawa is pretty...
USMC’s Newcomers Orientation in Okinawa Welcome Aboard Brief (NOWA)
Welcome to Okinawa! The USMC's newcomers orientation in Okinawa welcome aboard brief (NOWA) won't be your first stop on your long list of errands once you arrive, but it is most certainly the most crucial. But firstly, congratulations on surviving the long travel days...
Kadena Thrift Shop: The Store Everyone Should Know
Whether you are an avid thrifter, new to the island and in need of a few things or need to offload things you don’t want, the Kadena Thrift shop is a store you should have pinned on your Google Maps. Kadena Thrift Shop: Okinawa Enlisted Spouses' Club (OESC) Thrift...
Best Apps for Okinawa Living
We use apps for everything now. Rideshares, calendars, maps and so much more. Which is why we've compiled some of the best apps for Okinawa. Now you can feel prepared before you even get here. We all know living in Okinawa can be overwhelming. Moving to a country...
The Struggle of Working On Base in Okinawa and Resources to Help
You're about to move overseas and you want to start working on base in Okinawa as soon as you arrive here. This is a daunting experience and one that can often be very confusing for newcomers. Hopefully this guide can help you navigate this new road a little bit...
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