Have you heard of Small Package Shipments? This is a little known resource that is available Marine Corps families during any PCS (even CONUS) but it was really handy when we made the move to Okinawa! Small Package Shipments are just like any other shipments you make...
The Best Things to Buy Before Moving to Okinawa
May 21, 2024 | Moving to Okinawa, Packing Lists | 0 Comments
Moving is stressful, add in a move to a foreign country, and stress levels go through the roof. One thing you may begin to stress about is what you’ll be able to purchase and what things to buy before moving to Okinawa. In this article, we will cover some suggestions...
8 Things You Need to Do Before You PCS to Okinawa
Mar 29, 2024 | Moving to Okinawa, Cell Phones, Internet, Packing Lists, Patriot Express, Port to Home, Vehicles | 0 Comments
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 Okinawa to make things...
What to Pack in your Household Goods when PCSing to Okinawa
Mar 29, 2024 | Moving to Okinawa, Packing Lists | 0 Comments
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). Let's explore...
What to Pack in your Express Shipment (UAB) when PCSing to Okinawa
Mar 29, 2024 | Moving to Okinawa, Packing Lists | 0 Comments
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). Let's explore...
Coming to Okinawa: Port to Home
Mar 14, 2024 | Moving to Okinawa, Housing, Packing Lists, Port to Home | 1 Comment
Moving to a new duty station is a hallmark of military life, offering opportunities for adventure and new experiences. Port to Home is a newer option available to military families to make the process of transitioning to Okinawa quite a bit easier. For families...
Welcome to PCS Okinawa!
PCS Okinawa is here to help guide you through the process of getting yourself and your family to Okinawa, as well as to provide you resources, activities, and current events of things going on all around the island during your tour here.
PCS Okinawa is run by military spouses of all branches, so that we can provide a comprehensive guide for unaccompained, UDP, and incoming families and help make the transition to and stay in Okinawa even better.
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