Update:
I am now checked in to my unit, Marine Corps Base Quantico. I belong to the MCB Quantico HQ Battalion and will serve as the Commanding Officer of the HQ and Service Company therein. Would have been nice to be the CO of an operational unit, but still - command is command. I may just do this until I can retire in 3 years. Who knows? Time will tell.
It is a little bit of culture shock in reverse coming to the States - especially after loving Okinawa so much. Customer service is as consistently good as it is over there and now I have to tip at EVERY restaurant!! Also, (for those who have gone from a left hand drive car system to the right [or vice versa]) I keep hitting the windshield wipers when trying to indicate a turn!! Or at least I did at first, but it still happens every now and then. Anyway, my family and I are looking forward to the reunion in October! Just can't wait!