Camp Foster is one of the few bases that host a flea market that is open to both SOFA status personnel and local residents. Information on scheduling or registering as a seller can be found at: https://www.mccsokinawa.com/fleamarket/
The Marine Corps main legal assistance office is located on Camp Foster in building 437. The legal assistance office offers notary services, attorney consultation, and preventative law/pre-deployment briefs. For more information visit: https://www.mcbbutler.marines.mil/BaseInformation/LegalAssistance.aspx
The primary Passport office for the Marine Corps is in the IPAC building. This office can process no fee and tourist passports through the United States Consulate as well as provide a SOFA stamp on new passports as long as you provide a valid set of orders and area clearance. It is very important to have all the paperwork prior to showing up since the staff at this location is limited to one agent and a few helpers. Since there is not an actual webpage with current info due to administration office moves, here is the most current info: the DSN phone number is 645-9848/9847; the hours are 0730-1100 & 1300-1600 daily, except Thursdays which is 0730-1100. They also do schedule appointments (highly advised) online at campfosterpassports.setmore.com.
Family Services
Marine and Family Programs have a well-equipped facility which is located within building 445. For more information you can go to their webpage at: https://www.mccsokinawa.com/mfp-r/
Medical
Camp Foster is now home to the new U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa. This facility is not only state of the art but is currently the largest overseas hospital in the United States Navy. Located in building 960 this complex is almost a base within a camp. The Naval Hospital Okinawa is online at: https://www.med.navy.mil
The Naval Hospital has its own exchange, barber shop, gift shop, coffee shop and subway restaurant. Hours for the AAFES ran establishments can be found under “Hospital Exchange Facilities” at: https://www.shopmyexchange.com/exchange-stores/United%20States/AP/APO/Camp-Foster-(Okinawa)-1771001 . A new addition to the Hospital is Dean’s Kitchen, which is in the process of moving from its location off base to the Naval Hospital. Dean’s is known for its delicious yet healthy menu and excellent baked goods. The baked Coffee balls are unbelievably good and worth going out of your way for.
The Bush Dental clinic is the primary dental facility that services active duty, dependents, and retirees. The main page for info on all the Dental clinics on island can be found at: https://www.med.navy.mil
Transportation/Car Care
There is a fuel station, car rental store, convenience store and repair shop operated by the Exchange on this camp located in building 5644. The service station does oil changes and other repairs by appointment. There is an automated car wash near the fuel pumps and an area that offers hand detailing for the interior and exterior of your vehicle. Store information can be found at: https://www.shopmyexchange.com/exchange-stores/Okinawa/AP/APO/Camp-Foster-(Okinawa)-1771001
The auto hobby shop on Camp Foster is Typhoon Motors in building 5971. This facility is run by MCCS and offers full service repairs or bay, lift, or tool rental for those wanting to get their hands dirty. The Foster location specifically houses an Auto Recovery Center that serves as a great resource for used parts. Typhoon Motors on Camp Foster is also the hub for 24 hour island wide towing. The main page for all things Typhoon motor related on island is: https://www.mccsokinawa.com/typhoonmotors/
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My husband and I spent a hour or more choosing a carpet to put in our home at the Foster Furniture Store. We paid for the carpet and set up the delivery service and were expecting the carpet tomorrow. Today we received a call from the store asking us to come in as they had lost our order slip. Upon arrival we were told that the man that did the transaction for us never put a sold sign on our carpet and it was already sold and out of the store. All the store offered was for us to pick a new carpet. Seriously?!?! No discount, no nothing except sorry we messed up pick a new one at the same price of the other one you already paid for. I am beyond furious and will never shop at this store again! Highly recommend you take your business elsewhere if you would like to take home the actual products you purchase!
Kimberly,
I highly suggest you contact the customer service reps or store feedback link at:
https://www.shopmyexchange.com/customeservice/#contactr-
Heard that Captain D’s is closing soon. Will miss their seafood entrees. I hope they have something comparable to replace such a fine establishment. So Macaroni Grill goes, now Captain D’s…
Say it ain’t so! Not the good Captain of D! Groan.
Captain D’s was gross, let’s be honest. They are putting an Arby’s in that space.
Passport Office Changed: it is now in the IPAC building. The hours are 0730-1100 & 1300-1600 daily, except Thrusdays which is 0730-1100. They also do schedule appointments (highly advised) online @ campfosterpassports.setmore.com.
Thanks so much for this update, Catherine; I’ve added this information into the post.
Service station info directs to Kinser, not Foster. Thought you all should know. Thanks.
Good catch, Carol – thanks for pointing that out. I’ve put the link that directs to Camp Foster in there instead.
Update, tours plus is no longer between the bowling alley and commissary. It is now Sumo Burrito and a frozen yogurt shop. Tours plus is located near the theater in the Tsunami Gear sports shop. Semper Gumby! (always flexible)
Uncle Sams Attic (Thrift Shop) – is NOT located on Foster. It is located on Kadena Air Base. . . fyi
Good catch Nash, I must have had my notes mixed up.
Thanks for catching this, Nash; I’ve removed that from this post.
Can I know if tourist can visit Camp Foster area? I’m particularly interested in the Marine Thrift Shop.
Most of the bases open their gates to the general public during special events or festivals. Under normal conditions an authorized DOD ID card holder or person granted regular base access would have to sign in any guests and stay with those guests.