Okinawa Island-Wide First and Second Class Petty Officers Association

15/12/2020

New year, New beginnings!

14/12/2020

Watch this space for news on the Island Wide First & Second Class Petty Officer Association reboot!

09/11/2018

Pre-selling for $20.00
This coin is an okinawa exclusive sizing up to about 4"

05/03/2018

09/11/2017

As the military community across Okinawa prepares to start the Veteran's Day long weekend; volunteers from III MEF, USNHO, CFAO led by the Okinawa Island Wide First and Second Class Petty Officer’s Association (OIWFSCPOA) stayed behind and displayed some positive messages and safety reminders for those heading off-base onboard various military installations.
The “Protect What You've Earned / Not 1 Drop! Long Weekend Send Off Campaign” is an ongoing coordinated event between various unit representatives representing different military bases on Okinawa with a common goal: Promote Safety and be good ambassadors to our Host Nation. Signs seen held by volunteers towards the exit gates during the campaign included: Protect What You've Earned, Control What You Own, Do not forget your ID / Liberty Card, Have a Liberty Buddy, Don't Drink, Don't Drive!, Drink Responsibly, Be Back Before Curfew, Not 1 Drop! Have a Plan, Have a Safe Weekend!
Started during the 2016 4th of July weekend, the campaign has since attracted thousands of volunteers. OIWFSCPOA Officials plans to continue the campaign before long holiday weekends all throughout the year.
Be smart out there! Not 1 Drop!, Keep What You've Earned! Protect What You've Earned!
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12/10/2017

06/10/2017

As the military community across Okinawa get ready for the Columbus Day long weekend; volunteers from III MEF, USNHO, CFAO led by the Okinawa Island Wide First and Second Class Petty Officer’s Association (OIWFSCPOA) stayed behind and displayed some positive messages and safety reminders for those heading off-base. The “Protect What You've Earned Long Weekend Send Off Campaign” is an ongoing coordinated event between various unit representatives representing different military bases on Okinawa with a common goal: Promote Safety and be good ambassadors to our Host Nation. Signs seen held by volunteers towards the exit gates during the campaign included: Protect What You've Earned, Control What You Own, Do not forget your ID / Liberty Card, Have a Liberty Buddy, Don't Drink, Don't Drive!, Drink Responsibly, Be Back Before Curfew, Not one Drop! Have a Plan, Have a Safe Weekend! Started during the 2016 4th of July weekend, the campaign has since attracted thousands of volunteers. OIWFSCPOA Officials plans to continue the campaign before long holiday weekends all throughout the year. Be smart out there! Not one Drop!, Keep What You've Earned! Protect What You've Earned!

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23/09/2017

Many thanks to everyone who came out and volunteer!!!

20/09/2017

19/09/2017

WHO: ALL VOLUNTEERS
WHAT: BUSY BEE COMREL
WHERE: BUSY BEE SCHOOL OUTSIDE LEGION GATE
WHEN: FRIDAY ON 22 SEPTEMBER 2017 FROM 1530-1700
WHY: BUILD RAPPORT AND INTERACT WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY
ATTIRE: PT OR ASSOCIATION SHIRT, SHORTS, APPROPRIATE CIV SHORTS/PANTS
LOA'S WILL BE PROVIDED.

01/08/2017

30/06/2017

As the military community across Okinawa get ready for the Independence Day long weekend; volunteers from USNHO, CFAO, and III MEF Commands led by the Okinawa Island Wide First and Second Class Petty Officer’s Association (OIWFSCPOA) stayed behind and displayed some positive messages and safety reminders for those heading off-base.

The “Protect What You've Earned Long Weekend Send Off Campaign” is an ongoing coordinated event between various unit representatives representing different military bases on Okinawa with a common goal: Promote Safety and be good ambassadors to our Host Nation.

Signs seen held by volunteers towards the exit gates during the campaign included:

Protect What You've Earned
Control What You Own
Do not forget your ID / Liberty Card
Have a Liberty Buddy
Don't Drink, Don't Drive
Drink Responsibly
Not a Drop!
Be Back Before Curfew
Have a Plan
Have a Safe Weekend

OIWFSCPOA Officials plans to continue the campaign before long holiday weekends all throughout the year.

Be smart out there!

Protect What You've Earned!

22/06/2017

Volunteer Sailors carefully set down ceremonial candles in preparation for Lamplight of Peace Event commemorating the hundreds of thousands lives lost during the Battle of Okinawa at the Peace Prayer Memorial Park. Over 7000 candles placed were lit during the evening ceremony. Included were 7 candles dedicated to the memory of seven Sailors recently lost from the USS Fitzgerald.

07/06/2017

On 5th June 2017, Sailors and Marines from 3d Medical Battalion, USNHO, III MEF, and Commander Fleet Activities Okinawa; gathered at the Camp Foster Base Theater to commemorate the significance of the Battle of Midway; those who served in it, and celebrated the battle’s evolving legacy.

The Battle of Midway is often referred to as the turning point in the Pacific during World War Two, where the campaign in the Pacific had a momentum shift, and our Navy’s defensive posture became an insurmountable offensive posture.

Other highlights of the ceremony included: music by the III MEF Band; a wreath laying ceremony; citation readings of one Marine and one Sailor from the battle; and a bugler playing TAPS.

For now, we have Midway as our marker to serve a strong example of who we are, and why we exist, so that well into the future, Sailors will continue to stop during the week of June 4-7 of every year and consider how Naval legacies are made, and why they are timelessly cherished, generation after generation.

04/06/2017