My Sponsor
Your sponsor is responsible for helping you PCS.. This should NOT be a financial burden for your sponsor. All expenses taken care of by your sponsor should be repaid. If you have orders to Okinawa and your sponsor has not contacted you, contact your gaining command to ensure they are tracking your arrival.
If you are arriving to Okinawa via a commercial airline
You need to inform your sponsor or the agency you will be working for in Okinawa as soon as possible. Special coordination for receiving you aboard the base will need to occur – do not just show up at the front gate.
If possible, you are strongly encouraged to book a seat aboard the Patriot Express.
Pets
Housing for pets is limited on and off-base. Many landlords off-base will not rent to families with pets. Travel with pets to and from Okinawa may also require special arrangements and fees.
If you do decide to PCS with your pet, you MUST take initiative ahead of time to ensure you complete all necessary steps for PCS’ing with your pet.
You can access information for PCS’ing to Okinawa with your pet here, as well as within the checklist.