Japan Moms
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Hello
New to this group. My son transfers to Okinawa In July for 2 years. He is a Navy Medical Dr..Not sure what base yet. Hoping to get to go over maybe the 2nd year. Expensive from Florida and a very long trip. Look forward to getting to know everyone!
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Cell Phone in Sasebo
I have read previous comments regarding this topic on this group but they were from back in 2018. Is the best way to go for cell phone usage in Sasebo to use Softbank and put his verizon Iphone on a freeze until his deployment is over? We are new to all of this and I was doing some research for…
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Getting a cat to Yokusaka
My daughter’s family landed in Japan last month. Due to a date change for the move, their cat’s paperwork wasn’t ready in time to go with them. Does anyone know how to get their cat to them through the Navy? Third party shippers cost ~$2000. We can get her to Seattle but I’m told they won’t take an…
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Birthday cake
Does anyone know a place that will deliver birthday cake and balloons in Sasebo? Sorry for the last minute question but today is my son's birthday.
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Going to Japan
Info, recommendation or suggestion on the Yoksuka area in Japan
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Jobs
Good afternoon! I am expecting orders to Sasebo soon and was wondering if anyone knew what I have to do in order to work (paperwork wise), and if I can start that process before getting any orders?I am hopeful in having a Home based business, but will be determined if we live on base or in the…
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Command sponsorship
Hi there,First off I apologize if I’m not posting in the right group, but I’m hoping someone had any info on this. Back in August, I submitted my overseas screening paperwork as well as other documents to get Command sponsorship to join my husband in Sasebo. I’ve been looking on Homes.mil just to…
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Phones while on leave
My son is stationed in Sasebo. He has a Softbank phone. We put his AT&T phone on military hold while he is overseas. He will be coming home on leave in May. He said his friend said he can use his Japan phone while home since it works off of Verizon or Sprint towers, (can't remember which…
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When you don't have a passport
My son is headed to Sasebo tomorrow. He can't check in online without a passport. He has his military ID and his orders. United told him that those should work in lieu of a passport; presented in person at ticketing counter at the airport tomorrow morning. Anyone have insight re the no passport…
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Most cost affective international calling
I’m reading through these posts about international calling and which phones/plans have worked/are wokinq for the Sailors stationed in Japan. But I can’t tell what year they were posted.My son will be headed to Sasebo very soon in 2018. Wanted to get most up to date info re…
For all the Moms(and Dads) with a Sailor in Japan