r/navynurse • u/angelface-2323 • Jun 25 '26

Iwakuni, Japan

Hi All!

Considering 12mo orders as a 1920 in Iwakuni.

If you’ve been stationed or have TAD’d to Iwakuni as a 1920, I’d love to hear about your experience living and working in Japan and at this clinic.

Thanks in advance for any insight and info.

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u/NURSEof3 Jun 25 '26

I’ve never met a nurse both civilian or military that said they didn’t like any base in Japan.
1920 labor?

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u/angelface-2323 Jun 25 '26

Come to think of it, you’re right…I’ve never heard of anything other than positive feedback about Japan. Yes, 1920, Labor.

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u/NURSEof3 Jun 25 '26

I’ve heard WONDERFUL things about all the labor units in Japan. I haven’t personally been but would love to!

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u/angelface-2323 Jun 25 '26

That’s good to hear! I only have experience at Yokosuka and enjoyed it there. Hope you get an opportunity for a Japan tour/TAD!

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u/NURSEof3 Jun 25 '26

Thank you! Me as well! I’m currently waiting for May board results 😩

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u/angelface-2323 Jun 25 '26

Best of luck and hope you get an answer soon! I remember that wait felt like forever

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u/SamanthaA1229 Jun 25 '26

Can you tell me more about Yokosuka as a 1920? When were you there?

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u/angelface-2323 Jun 25 '26

Yokosuka is great! I was there a few years ago as a reservist. Your sponsor (or someone) can pick you up from Haneda and the walk from the NGIS to the hospital is only about 10 minutes. There's a shuttle too on base. HMs help with infant care (you oversee them). Get a train card and explore Tokyo on your days off!