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Turtle Beach and Sunset Park

Just added a post about a beach in Onna Village and a Park in the Churami Aquarium complex - I also included a bit about getting the most out of your aquarium visit for less.

http://www.okinawa-outdoors.com/

Added by Okinawa Outdoors on May 14, 2012 at 10:31pm — No Comments

PCS 2012: The First Weekend

Touchdown, Okinawa!



As our family back in the states would say, we are now from the future (Japan Standard Time is ahead than PST, if my jetlagged brain is accurate).

First Impressions

After a long journey, literally 36 hours of traveling, the only thing on my head is to take a shower and be on my PJs and sleep (tired, very tired).  While we…

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Added by Rosette Obedoza on May 7, 2012 at 4:00am — 1 Comment

PCS 2012: Journey to OKinawa

AMC Flight

April 24 - We finally received our tickets to Seattle, WA to board our flight to Okinawa

April 25 - Left sunny Southern California for the Great Northwest to go on circuitous leave before heading to Japan. 

April 25-May 3 - Circuitous Leave, enjoyed the company of family and ate all our fave foods from our local restaurants.  Went on a shopping spree for make up (Sephora does NOT ship APO/FPO), summer clothes…

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Added by Rosette Obedoza on May 7, 2012 at 3:28am — No Comments

New Group for Camp Foster & Camp Lester Wives. Create events for get togethers & meet people.

Join us on FACEBOOK. 80 Members in 2 weeks. We are growing fast! Hope to see you there.  

http://www.facebook.com/groups/191548760963822/?ref=ts

Added by Melody on May 6, 2012 at 11:29am — No Comments

Jobs

Hello,

My name is LeRoyce. My husband and I will be arriving in Okinawa early June. I was wondering if anyone knew of any social work or social services jobs that may available.

Added by LeRoyce Francis on May 6, 2012 at 1:33am — 2 Comments

PCS 2012: Okinawa, Japan

Second time to be in Japan, first time on Okinawa.  Excited? Definitely!  Our tour in Yokosuka, Japan 2002-2005 was an amazing experience as a newly wed couple.  Some lessons learned:

1) Meet new friends and experience what is beyond the base gates.

2) Learn the language.

3) Travel around the Pacific.

4) Volunteer and learn the military lifestyle.

5) Taste the local cuisine with an open mind.

6) Help out the newcomers, you were once like…

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Added by Rosette Obedoza on April 23, 2012 at 8:02am — No Comments

Base schools Vs Off base schools

Hello All,,

My family and I will be moving to Oki in July and we have 3 elementary and 1 high school students. What schools would you recommend?  We are coming from a school district that is pretty advanced. We are interested in them learning the language as well but not sure if having them attend a Japanese school would be advantageous or too stressful on them. If we decided to go to a DOD school, are there programs that my kids could attend after school where they could…

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Added by Kisha Pinkney on April 17, 2012 at 5:51am — 1 Comment

IPHONES IN OKI

Hello All,

I will be arriving in OKI in July and wanted to know if my Iphone 4 and Iphone 4s will work there? Is there a carrier that accepts these types phones?

Thanks

Kisha

Added by Kisha Pinkney on April 14, 2012 at 8:09am — 4 Comments

Activities on Camp Courtney

My family and I will be arriving in Oki in July and this is our first family accompanied tour. I wanted to know if there are activities such as Karate, gymnastics, soccer, track or dance near or on Camp Courtney. Currently, we have kids in all of these activities and we really don't want to stop them from continuing on. Any insight would be much appreciated.

Thanks

:)

Added by Kisha Pinkney on April 8, 2012 at 9:50am — 3 Comments

EFMP

We got all of our medical paperwork cleared and everything seems to be good to go. Except a little issue with the form for EFMP. My husband is a recruiter in the middle of nowwhere sort of, basically there is no base near by. So it turns out that form was suppose to be stamped by an EFMP representative. If there is no issues with any family members and the doctors sign off on it. Why is this a problem? I am just curious. I am just glad everything else is good so far.

Added by Jennifer Graham on March 21, 2012 at 1:20pm — No Comments

Sent it in.

My husband sent in an "AA" form, whatever that is, yesterday and requested a tour conversion. What are the steps for the tour conversion? Like, who all signs it? I've heard of approval letters being needed too? What was your experience with it?

Thanks for all your help, ladies.

Added by Sarah Osborne Thomas on March 21, 2012 at 4:24am — 1 Comment

Seeking info on Uruma area for gymnastics or dance class

I have a 4 year old daughter and would love to get her involved in a dance or gymnastics class. Can someone please point me in the right direction?

Added by Tammy Wilson on March 15, 2012 at 4:34pm — 3 Comments

Okinawa City Craft Fair this weekend

For anyone who is interested in checking out some local artisans ... there is a great craft fair going on at Plaza House shopping center this weekend. There are people selling beautiful work on the first two floors, and then on the third floor there are crafts that you can make. I paid ¥300 and made a woven coaster on one of the traditional looms ... I also saw stained glass jewelry-making, bingata fabric dyeing, and a few other crafts as well.

Many media were represented on the lower…

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Added by Kit on March 15, 2012 at 4:15pm — No Comments

Medical Clearance-Part Two

Today I had my Medical Clearance Interview and arrived 15 minutes early as requested.  I checked in and waited for my appointment.  I was called into an office, and my paperwork was reviewed and signed off.  I waited longer in the waiting room than how long my appointment took.  My paperwork was signed off and scanned.  Praise God! 

Added by MJ on March 14, 2012 at 6:15am — No Comments

Friends

No offense to anyone with kids, but it's really hard to find friends without children or pregnant. :/

Added by Stephanie Mata on March 5, 2012 at 12:01pm — 15 Comments

Hi Everyone...

Hi Everyone... My name is Jonetta Linen.  My husband and I will be moving to Kadena May 2012.  I'm a little nervous and excited at the same time.  My husband is currently deployed and will be back the beginning of May, so trying to make sure the move goes smoothly and we have all the required documents can be very stressful, but I'm hanging in there.  I'm sure I will have a couple of questions, so any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Added by Jonetta Linen on March 4, 2012 at 8:29pm — No Comments

Help! Anyone?

Does anyone know where i can find some Jalapenos? Spicy ones! Both me and my husband come from a family where we ate spicy meals on the regular. The BX never has Jalapenos and we really miss eating our traditional spicy meals. 

Added by Stephanie Mata on March 2, 2012 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

So ready.

My husband left for Okinawa today. This was my first time seeing him off at an airport. I guess it really is as sad as it seems in the movies :/

I'm so ready to be THERE, not HERE. I am also ready to have clearances, screenings, passports, and any mention of such things behind us. I really do strongly hate this "hurry up and wait" process. I feel as if I am stressed twenty-four hours a day. I hate how I have to defend myself just to be able to live with my own husband. I can't even… Continue

Added by Sarah Osborne Thomas on March 1, 2012 at 2:04pm — 1 Comment

Hello. My Name Is Luz

I'm looking forward to make new friends before I go to Japan.
Looks like I might leave sooner then I thought. I have a lot of questions
Feel free to message me :)

Added by Luz Gonzalez on February 29, 2012 at 8:40pm — 9 Comments

Off-Base Childcare

Our daughter is almost 2 and we are looking into putting her in childcare. I'm pretty nervous because she has never been in daycare before. Of course I want somewhere safe, and I want her to be very active with learning/social/physical skills. I want her to have fun and I want her to be around teachers that love what they are doing and enjoy working with the kids. Sombody please help!

Added by Tasheka Garrett on February 28, 2012 at 10:47am — No Comments

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