96370 - FPO AP - White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa
FPO AP - White Beach Naval Facility
Key Facts
- Headquarters for Commander Amphibious Group ONE
- Two piers for naval operations
- Nuclear ship port calls
- Recreational log cabins available
About ZIP Code 96370
FPO AP 96370 provides military postal service to White Beach Naval Facility on Okinawa's east coast in Katsuren. The deep-water port serves as the primary staging area for U.S. Navy amphibious operations in the Western Pacific, with two piers capable of handling most Navy vessels including nuclear-powered ships. White Beach was built in 1945 after the Battle of Okinawa, originally intended as a staging ground for the planned invasion of Japan. Mail routes through the USPS San Francisco International Service Center with typical delivery times of 10-14 days.
The facility provides fuel, ammunition, provisions, and other supplies for visiting fleet units conducting operations in the Indo-Pacific region. Commander Amphibious Squadron SEVEN (PHIBRON 7) is headquartered at White Beach, coordinating amphibious operations throughout the region. Marine forces regularly stage amphibious exercises and training evolutions from this strategic location. The facility supports port calls from ships transiting the Western Pacific.
White Beach offers recreational log cabins available for military families, along with a beach area and outdoor recreation opportunities. Personnel assigned to White Beach have access to support services at other Okinawa installations through CFAO. Personnel sending mail should use the appropriate PSC format with FPO AP 96370. The facility remains essential for power projection and expeditionary operations in the region.
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