8 Things You Need to Do Before You PCS to Okinawa

by Lauren Lomsdale | Mar 29, 2024 | Moving to Okinawa, Cell Phones, Internet, Packing Lists, Patriot Express, Port to Home, Vehicles

We all know the “official” things you need to do before you get to Okinawa: the no-fee passports, overseas screening, apply for housing, etc (and if you don’t, read this). But we have come up with a list of things you should do before you PCS to...

What to Pack in your Household Goods when PCSing to Okinawa

by Lauren Lomsdale | Mar 29, 2024 | Moving to Okinawa, Packing Lists

Moving OCONUS is a whole new experience, especially if you haven’t done it before. When moving your entire family, you have three separate shipments to plan for: Express or Unaccompanied Baggage (UAB), Household Goods (HHG), and Non-Temp Storage (NTS)....

What to Pack in your Express Shipment (UAB) when PCSing to Okinawa

by Lauren Lomsdale | Mar 29, 2024 | Moving to Okinawa, Packing Lists

Moving OCONUS is a whole new experience, especially if you haven’t done it before. When moving your entire family, you have three separate shipments to plan for: Express or Unaccompanied Baggage (UAB), Household Goods (HHG), and Non-Temp Storage (NTS)....

What to Expect on the Patriot Express When PCSing to Okinawa

by Lauren Lomsdale | Mar 29, 2024 | Moving to Okinawa, Patriot Express, SeaTac

Embarking on a PCS journey from the continental United States (CONUS) to an overseas assignment in Okinawa, Japan, can be both exhilarating and overwhelming for military families. Most families will fly on government contracted airlines, known collectively as the...

Kadena Air Force Housing in Okinawa

by Lauren Lomsdale | Mar 29, 2024 | Housing, Air Force

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,...