Camp Schwab Ammunition Supply Point (Nago)

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Formerly known as Camp Henoko, this military facility houses the Ammunition bunkers which supply most of the pacific rim. Currently worked by the Marines of Ammunition Company, 3rd Materiel Readiness Bn, 3FSSG, and guarded by an elite group of Japanese Security Guards around the clock (except in typhoon conditions, when the Marines take over). Inherited by the Marine Corps from the US Army what was then called Camp Henoko, it was annexed by neighboring Camp Schwab and put under Marine Corps Base jurisdiction.

The Marines who work this facility live in a barracks on base. The ASP, as it is called, hosts some of the most scenic views Okinawa has to offer, with jungled cliffs overlooking the magnificent Oura Wan bay with crystal clear blue water of the Pacific Ocean.

This place was also the duty station for one Nathaniel Hale, now known as Nate Dogg, popular hip-hop artist and rapper, when he served in the Marine Corps.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ammunition_dump
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Coordinates:   26°32'10"N   128°2'22"E

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  • Some of the best times of my life were on Shwab,(Camp Henoko)we always waited for typhoon conditions so we could run security up in the Mags....Between partying hard outside Hanson or up in Kadena...we always had fun..I miss it ,wish i would have done more when i was there! GO AMMO 94-95....This is to all the marines up in Ammo Company...Go to the bullfights...go get a beater outside the gate at the japanese car grave yard...c the island....It Was Awesome
  • How do Marines get to work from kinser to schwab when they arrive
  • When they pcs accompanied ?
  • use to be by bus in my day
  • I was there form 85-88..loved it. Had a Toyota Mark II. Straight 6, with a six pack. Use to race on the curvy road up to Nago, and as well race the Okinawans on the Nago strip in front of A&W......I loved it there. We had a commander....MAJ A.G. Davis. Anybody ever heard of him? He was one of the best commanders I had, in my 28 year career. Not sure how far up he got in the Marines. I miss the ole Ammo Dogs...Semper Fi!
  • I was there from 1984 to 85, while in ammo co. Above camp Schwab tycoon season was a blast. GO AMMO.
  • Duty driver picked us up...back in 91
  • I was in Okinawa 86-89 accompanied...best tour of my career! First year was at Henoko...Ammo Company XO for six months (Company CO was LDO Major, but can't remember his name; pre-Maj Davis) then Det 1 OIC for six months. Then spent next two years with 12th Marines.
  • i was also there in 84-85 , loved it , had so much fun , although very humid
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