New PCS Orders & Lots of Questions 1 Reply

Hello, My fiance (wedding planned in May) just got online notification (I guess an e-mail with his initial briefing) that he has orders to Okinawa, with a report no later than date of June 30 2010.…

Started by Kristle in ISLAND NEWBIES. Last reply by Liza 4 hours ago.

Hanazono Yochien 5 Replies

Name: Gushikawa Hanazono School Age of child in School: 4 years old. They have classes for 3-6 years old, they occasionally will take younger children on a case by case basis. Location: Between Cou…

Tagged: Preschools & Schools, preschool, okinawa, school

Started by Meredith in TO PARENT. Last reply by Anne Gregory 5 hours ago.

My family is already planning on visiting and i haven't even moved yet. When is the best time for the family to visit. 5 Replies

My family is already planning their vacation to come visit us and i haven't even moved yet. When is the best time for family to come visit. What months?? Also, whats the best airlines or websites for…

Started by Erika Perez in ISLAND NEWBIES. Last reply by Heather N. 13 hours ago.

Where can I buy an universal electrical adapter 9 Replies

We are headed to Australia next week with the tour set up by the base tour office. Where can I buy a universal electrical adapter (we need to charge, our camera batters, kid's PSP batters, video/lapt…

Started by USMCBeth in TO SHOP. Last reply by Renee 15 hours ago.

Online Virtual Cookie Exchange

Hello everyone. It is that time of year to start baking! I am participating in a "virtual" cookie exchange, and thought I would share the link to it here. There are LOTS of super yummy recipes!! Virt…

Started by Annastasia in TO EAT 1 day ago.

Looking for a personal trainer for my teenage daughter!! ASAP!!

Hey all....i have a 15 yr old daughter who desperately needs to get into shape for the upcoming soccer season. I am looking for someone to help get her into shape...show her what she needs to do and…

Started by Sarah C. in TO DO 1 day ago.

Framing? 2 Replies

Can anyone recommend a good place for framing a picture? I thought I had heard that Foster had one, but, I'm not sure where it is. A picture of mine didn't quite make the move... it had the special g…

Started by Janice Lindenhall in TO SHOP. Last reply by Alicia D Dec 15.

Schools for Elementary Age Children & Housing 16 Replies

Hello, we are PCS as AF, my husband will be a squadron commander at Kadena. Couple questions: 1 Do we have to live on-base? I heard rumors it is required. Also, if we live on base, are the schools in…

Started by grace paik in EXPLAIN THIS TO ME, PLEASE. Last reply by Ashley K Dec 14.

Our experience PCSing with our dog...in detail. 37 Replies

OK, so this seemed to need to be more suited for a blog than discussion. I have had to update it a bit bc I need to make all newcomers aware of my situation just being a detailed EXAMPLE of what can…

Started by Erin Blunt in ISLAND NEWBIES. Last reply by Charity Dec 14.

I was wondering if its expensive to travel to mainland Japan, china and Korea. 3 Replies

I looked at expedia and tickets for anywhere would cost my husband and I over $2,000. Are there flights you can take on base. Where can you find them cheaper. When my family comes to visit we would l…

Started by Erika Perez in TO TRAVEL. Last reply by Erika Perez Dec 14.