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Welcome to Okinawa!

 

Moving overseas can be an extremely stressful time. Below are some resources that were developed to help you along the way! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your assigned sponsors or the 1st MAW FRO.
Before You Arrive

Once you are assigned a sponsor, you will have someone dedicated to assist with the process of moving overseas. In the meantime, there is a wealth of resources and information that is available for you to browse through to familiarize yourself with the upcoming PCS move requirements, your new duty station, and the island of Okinawa.

 

Please visit the MCCS Okinawa website to begin your research. The Welcome Aboard page is designed to provide useful information to help organize your transition. This section offers the below information:

 

Okinawa PCS “Must Know Information”

Sponsorship Booklet

Travel and Arrival

Newcomers Orientation

Housing and Pets

School Liaison Officer

 

Once You Arrive

Once you arrive to Okinawa, your first major task will be to go to the Newcomers Orientation. There you will spend a day learning about Okinawa, available resources, and a multitude of pertinent information as well as take the test for your driver’s license. Please visit the below links to start familiarizing yourself with options available to you.

 

School and Childcare

Driving and Transportation

Marine and Family Programs - Resources

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