Hafa Adai from Guam! Congratulations on your orders to Guam! To help you get settled in, please review the important information below. When reporting to the S-1 Office (Administrative Section), please bring the following items: - Original Orders (Including Web Orders) - Airline Invoices/Itineraries - Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) Invoices (if applicable) - Receipts (e.g., pet quarantine, hotel, childcare) - Marriage/Birth Certificate (if applicable) If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out at 671-355-3413 / 3414 / 3412. Again, congratulations and welcome aboard!
Passport & Screening: Since Guam is a U.S. territory, a passport is not required but highly recommended for leisure travel.
Driver’s License: The process to obtain a new Driver’s License in Guam takes approximately 1.5 years. Failure to update your driver’s license or obtain a stateside license will limit your ability to drive on island. Driver’s license renewals are not difficult to obtain on island. Cell Phone Providers: Check with your service provider if they will cover you being stationed in Guam. Google Fi works in Guam however it needs to be activated in the continental United States before executing PCS orders.
Overseas Screening (NAVMED 1300/2) is required to be completed prior to departing your current unit. Guam is limited in medical services and resources so please communicate with your medical care provider or Exception Family Members Program case manager for information.
Bring the following uniforms in packed luggage for check in: Service Alphas, Service Charlies, Dress Blue Alphas, Dress Blue Bravos, Dress Blue Deltas, Woodland MARPAT (sleeves up year round), PT Gear. For Navy personnel bring Navy equivalent uniforms. (Select uniform items are not available in Guam) Area clearance is NOT required.
Marines have the option to either ship one vehicle or have it stored at the government's expense, located at the bottom of orders. If a Marine chooses to have a vehicle shipped to Guam at the government's expense, the cost to store a vehicle in the continental U.S. will not be covered. Also, if a Marine chooses to have their vehicle stored at the government's expense, the cost to ship a vehicle to Guam will not be covered. To begin the process for a privately owned vehicle, visit PCS My POV. You will receive an email with updates when the vehicle arrives on island you will have to go to the DMV and Customs before picking up.
Marines with pets should begin working with their administration section to secure pet spots on the Patriot Express as soon as possible. Families should be prepared to pay mandatory pet quarantine fees upon arrival to Guam. The mandatory quarantine of a household pet, are reimbursable not to exceed $550 per PCS move for pets. Ticketing and travel expenses for pets are not covered and must be paid by the owner. Pet spaces on the Patriot Express are very limited with a reservation limit of two pets per family. Visit the AMC Pet Travel Page for more information. The Guam Military Pet Information Facebook Page is also a valuable resource. Guam is a rabies-free territory. In order to maintain a rabies-free status, Guam has instituted a quarantine law designed to protect residents and pets from potentially serious health problems associated with the presence and spread of rabies. Andersen Pet Lodge on the Air Force Base provides a convenient alternative to off-base quarantine facilities. The pet lodge will provide pet transportation from the plane upon arrival to the quarantine facility. Visit the Andersen Pet Lodge website for more information. Traveling to Guam Pet Checklist
The Joint Region Marianas School Liaison section serves as the primary liaison between community schools, commanders, and military parents. They also help with assisting families with school issues while also coordinating with local school systems. Visit the School Liaison Website for more information.
Andersen Elementary School (PreK-5th grade) …………………. 671-366-1511
Andersen Middle School (6th-8th grade) …………………....…… 671-366-3880
Commander McCool Elementary/
Middle School(PreK-8th grade) ……………………………...……. 671-339-8676
Guam High School (9th-12th grade) ………………………..…….. 671-344-7410
Public Schools: Guam Department of Education or 671-475-0457.
Private Schools: Listed on the Joint Region Marianas School Liaison website.
Upon PCS/Checking in, Sponsors will assist new joins in acquiring mailboxes. Accompanied service members will receive a temporary mailbox until a personal P.O. Box is acquired upon moving into housing. Unaccompanied and junior enlisted service members will receive a mailbox at the Camp Blaz post office.