Venture Magazine August 2018 by kadenafss.web

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August 2018

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Kadena Library A&FRC

Karing Kennels Youth Center Teen Center

Family Child Care Arts & Crafts Cover Photo by: Rachel Kuhn

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Okuma Beach COMMAND 18th Force Support Squadron Commander Colonel G. Brian Eddy

MARKETING Marketing Director Barbara Fuller

Commercial Sponsorship Satomi Fukui

Video Producer Att Eachus

Operations Ashley Ramirez

Writer/Editor Melissa Kowaluk

Graphics Yoshihiro Higa Takako Uehara Yuka Kinjo Yasuhiro Nerome

Photographer Jana Byrn Account Executives Shayne Gatchalian Elizabeth Bryan Madisyn Beschi Ellen Ice Michaela Curry

For information on Venture magazine, call Kadena Force Support Marketing at 634-5078 or email venture@kadenafss.com. Interested in advertising or commercial sponsorship? Visit www.kadenafss.com/advertise-with-us/ or email sponsorship@kadenafss.com. Venture magazine is designed to inform and entertain the individuals who use Kadena Force Support facilities. For article source information, please contact Kadena Force Support Marketing. The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of Kadena Air Base, DoD, or the U.S. Air Force. 月刊ベンチャーマガジンへの広告掲載、嘉手納基地福利厚生施設(各種)イベントへのスポンサー支援に関するお問い合わせ先: sponsorship@kadenafss.com（日本語可） www.kadenafss.com/advertise-with-us/

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20 RECREATION Auto Hobby Golf

Outdoor Recreation Kadena Marina

Risner Fitness Center

Risner Sports Pro Shop Emery Lanes

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FSS Spotlight Don’t Mess with Mother Nature FOOD NIGHTLIFE

Rocker Enlisted Club

Kadena Officers’ Club

Skoshi Rocker

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Note: Facility programs, event hours, and dates are subject to change.

EDITOR’S NOTE Welcome to Venture magazine! It’s the heat of summer! There are so many fun things to explore during this time of year. Head out on a trip with Outdoor Recreation, or if it’s a little too hot for your liking, sign up for FootBowl! I love football season and I can’t wait to see my team take it to the end. I know there are lots of football fans out there too, this is your chance to represent your favorite team. Toward the end of the month, don’t forget about the Good Vibes concert at Okuma Beach. If you’ve been here for a while, you know the Raggae concerts are some of the best, and this one is no different! See different local bands and enjoy delicious Hawaiian-inspired foods with your family. As always we also have other delicious limited-time offers through our different food facilities, check out the Food section to learn more. If you haven’t done much exploring, open up Venture Magazine and find your next adventure!

Melissa Kowaluk Writer/Editor

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Online Resources For the month of August, normal library events have been put on pause. In the meantime, make sure you check in at the Kadena Library to learn how to access all the wonderful resources available to you for FREE. Whether you want to listen to music or learn a new language, there is a resource out there with your name on it. Databases and online resources are available to registered Kadena Library users. They may be accessed via the Air Force Portal by clicking the “Library and Resources” tab, or go to: www.kadenafss.com/family/ library and click on the link to the Card Catalog.

RBdigital With more than 8,000 eBooks and 15,000 audiobooks, this resource is a real powerhouse resource for the avid book worm. RBdigital doesn’t stop there, they provide music lessons, graphic novels, movies, concerts, and so much more! What will you download next?

Hoopla For movies, music, and more make sure to access this fun online resource. Borrow up to ﬁve movies, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, or music without waiting! Read, listen, or view on your electronic device from the comfort of home. Don’t want to stream it? You can download to phones or tablets for ofﬂine enjoyment later via the hoopla app!

Mango Languages Japan is a beautiful country and it is easier than ever to start immersing yourself in the back-corner cafés around Okinawa. With this resource, you can start learning the local language and make new friends! Interested in learning something else? There are over 70 languages to choose from that will make you feel at home wherever your travels take you.

Universal Class They say that “the master is forever a student” and Universal Class can help those who take that philosophy seriously. With over 500 different courses on a wide variety of subjects there is something for everyone to learn. Some classes include homeschooling, ofﬁce skills, and web development. These self-paced, instructor-led courses are available 24/7 and some courses offer CEUs!

Kadena Base Library • 634-1502 | Building 451 FOR OPEN POSITIONS, PLEASE VISIT NAFJOBS.ORG AND USAJOBS.GOV

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Airman & Family Readiness Center EFMP Seek Okinawa Synergy

Grocery Shopping

Wednesday • 1 August • 4 pm - 5 pm First Wednesday of every month. Get to know other families in similar situations, and support them as they support you!

Friday • 10 August • 11 am - noon Register by Wednesday, 8 August. Meet us at a local grocery store and we will submerse you in the experience! Get to know all about the services provided at the supermarket, names of products, and more! There is no better way than to experience it all ﬁrst hand.

Green Card and Immigration Visa Briefing Friday • 3 August • 10 am - noon Register by Thursday, 2 August. You may have lots of questions about the process, and we are here to help! We provide the information you need to obtain a green card or immigration visa. グリーンカードと移民ビザ説明会 8月3日金曜日 • 午前10時∼午後12時事前登録最終日 • 8月2日木曜日

グリーンカード申請手続きの詳細やアドバイスを提供し質問にお答えする機会を持ちます。

Japanese for Busy People Tuesday - Thursday • 7 - 9 August Noon - 1 pm Register by Monday, 6 August. If you have just arrived and want to learn the language take this course to learn the basics of communicating with your new co-workers or friends.

Initial Key Spouse Training Tuesday • 21 August 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Register by Friday, 17 August. Be the best Key Spouse you can be with this mandatory training for newly appointed Key Spouses and mentors.

Pre-Separation Counseling Brief Thursdays • 9 am - 11 am Please register the Monday prior. We want to make sure that you are ready for life after the military and transitioning out can be little confusing. Attend this class to learn about the beneﬁts and services you may be entitled to once you separate or retire from the military.

Transition Assistance Program 13 - 17 August 10 - 14 September 24 - 28 September

Airman and Family Readiness Center • 634-3366 | Building 220

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Obedience Training Teach your pup to be the best canine citizen it can be with the obedience classes available at Karing Kennels. Our talented instructor will evaluate your pup and see whether it will do better in private training or group training. Help Fido learn commands like “sit”, “lay down”, and “heel.” In private training, one-on-one attention caters to your dogs particular quirks and improves issues most important to you. Evaluation $50 • Per dog Required prior to signing up for Group and Private Lessons

Group Obedience Tuesdays and Thursdays • 4 pm - 5 pm or 5 pm - 6 pm $240 • Per dog for eight lessons $200 • Per dog for families enrolling multiple pets

Private Training $30 • Per dog per lesson

Adopted dog, Odin Karing Kennels Boarding Facility • 036-868-2235 | Building 4065 FOR OPEN POSITIONS, PLEASE VISIT NAFJOBS.ORG AND USAJOBS.GOV

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FAMILY Comprehensive Park Wednesday • 1 August • 10 am - 3 pm $15 • Per person It’s going to be a hot summer, but don’t worry, cool yourself down by ﬂoating along in the lazy river or zooming down the water slides!

Walk to the Pool 3, 10 & 17 August • 1 pm - 4 pm Walk down the road from the Youth Center and cool down this summer! Dive right in to the pool and splash around with your friends!

YP Music Camp 6 - 10 August • 9 am - noon $50 • Per person

Learn about the production and music aspects of creating your own music video! This camp is not solely instrument-based. Lets see what you got!

Bowling Wednesday • 8 August • 1 pm - 4 pm $10 • Per person Strike! Brush up on your bowling skills at Emery Lanes, you might even become a pro! After, grab a burger at Strikers with your friends!

Kadena Marina Tuesday • 14 August • 9:30 am - 2 pm $15 • Per person Paddleboard, kayak and splash around with your friends at the Kadena Marina!

Gala Aoiumi Thursday • 16 August • 9 am - 1 pm $20 • Per person Check out one of the largest salt crystals around, it’s 1 meter wide! See how Okinawa salt is pulled from the ocean. Also, enjoy crafts such as salt making or glass sculpting!

Art Camp 20 - 23 August • 9 am - noon $50 • Per person Tap into your creativity with Art Camp! Learn how to make several art projects all week long. Paint canvases, make glass and more!

Youth Center • 634-0500 | Building 1849 8

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Friday • 24 August 11 am - 4 pm Free • Members $5 • Nonmembers Summer has come to an end and school is around the corner. Spend your last day at the Youth Center! Enjoy food while we BBQ, play on the water slide, dunk the staff in a dunk tank, and compete in different yard games!

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Family Happenings Air Force Family Child Care Deployment Child Care Support

The Air Force now provides 16 hours of child care per child pre-deployment, 16 hours each month the member is deployed, and 16 hours post-deployment. For example, if a member has orders for a 6-month deployment, he/she is eligible for 16 hours pre-deployment, 96 hours during deployment, and 16 hours post deployment equaled to 128 hours of care. The original program provided only 48 hours of child care per child. The process to request care has not changed. Please contact the FCC ofﬁce for eligibility requirements. Family Child Care • 634-0514 | Building 1850

Give Parents a Break

Saturday • 11 August • 5 pm - 9 pm Niko Niko CDC & Himawari SAC | Ages 6 weeks to 12 years Register by noon on Friday, 3 August. Give Parents a Break is designed to child care to active duty Air Force families with deployed or TDY spouses and those with special hardships. Sign up to take advantage of this great resource, and give yourself a break! • Receive a referral form the A&FRC or speak with your commander or ﬁrst sergeant. • Contact the Child Care Referral Ofﬁce at 632-7693 to sign up.

Parents’ Night Out

Saturday • 11 August • 5 pm - 9 pm Niko Niko CDC & Himawari SAC | Ages 6 weeks to 12 years Register by noon on Friday, 3 August. If you don’t qualify for a referral but still need a break, Parents’ Night Out is for you! For just $16 you can participate as well. Parents’ Night Out is open to all ranks and services, but spaces are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Contact the Child Care Referral Office at 632-7693 to sign up.

First Steps Soccer Registration

Wednesday • 1 August • 10 am - 5 pm Registration is open until ﬁlled. $50 • Ages 3 - 4 | Two sessions Session 1 • 1 September - 6 October Session 2 • 13 October - 17 November Must bring a copy of up-to-date immunization record and sports physical. Youth Sports & Fitness • 634 -1384 | Building 499

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The FCC & Child Care Referral office will undergo renovations from 31 July - 17 August. Child Care Referral will be located at the Youth Center Monday Friday from 8 am - 4 pm, during this time frame.

ARTS & CRAFTS

WOODEN SOLUTIONS Woodworking Basics

Mondays • 6 - 27 August • 5 pm - 7:30 pm $40 • Per person | Materials not included. In this class, learn to make your own step stool! This basic woodworking class is designed to familiarize the student with the tools and layout of the Kadena Woodshop to pursue future projects with conﬁdence!

Build a Living Room – End Table

Wednesdays • 15 August - 26 September • 5 pm - 8 pm $79 • Must have completed Basic Woodworking course | Materials not included. Join this 7-course class and build yourself a living room! Well, at least a part of a living room. Build an end table with the help of our instructor to make a unique piece of furniture for your home.

Balloon Sale

17 - 20 August Save 10% on balloons and surprise your student or your favorite teacher with a customized back to school balloon bouquet! We have a wide variety of balloons for you to build the perfect bouquet!

Kadena Arts & Crafts • 966-7347 | Building 435

With the Schilling Community Center Learn (v.) To gain knowledge in a given subject. Manabu Ma-na-b(u)

Mondays • 10:30 am - noon Thursdays • 5:30 pm - 7 pm $30 • For 4 sessions Ages 18 & over Feel more conﬁdent in your new home by learning the language! Knowing Japanese helps you explore the beautiful sights of Okinawa without worry, make new friends, and feel immersed in the world around you. Classes are available in the morning or afternoon convenient for anyone’s schedule!

Schilling Community Center • 634-1387 | Building 455 FOR OPEN POSITIONS, PLEASE VISIT NAFJOBS.ORG AND USAJOBS.GOV

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Donʼt be content with making paper airplanes - start learning about the cockpit of a real plane! KADENA AERO CLUB PRIVATE PILOT GROUND SCHOOL

This eight week course teaches students the fundamentals of flight. Expand your knowledge of flying and prepare yourself to adventure through the skies of Okinawa. Call our office for pricing and information on the course schedule.

EXPLORE OKINAWA TOUR

$249 • One-hour ﬂight with up to three passengers Explore Okinawa from the sky with the Kadena Aero Club! Fly with an experienced pilot and discover the wonders of this beautiful island during an aerial tour ﬂight. Don’t forget to bring your camera for the spectacular bird’s eye views of the pristine coastline, beautiful ocean, and maybe even your house!

INTRODUCTORY FLIGHT

$199 • One-hour introductory flight Join a seasoned pilot for an introductory flight. This is a great opportunity for those interested in enrolling in the Private Pilot Ground School. Stretch your wings and take to the sky and enjoy the chance to take control and fly a plane!

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Kadena Aero Club • 080-6493-6299 • 634-4207 | Located inside the Schilling Community Center 14 FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING PLEASE VISIT KADENAFSS.COM

Okuma Beach

Saturday • 18 August • 5 pm Bask in the gentle tropical breeze while you enjoy the live entertainment and festive music. Savor the wide array of delectable island food at your ﬁngertips such as Kalua pork, garlic shrimp, and so much more!

Warabin Pic

Saturday & Sunday • 1 & 2 September Ages 13 & under This one’s for the kids! This two-day sporting event weekend will host a variety of fun events followed by free live entertainment! Food will be available for purchase. This event is open to both SOFA and non-SOFA status guests, so it’s an opportunity to mingle with Local National friends as well!

Color Run

Sunday • 2 September Registration • 4 pm | Race starts • 5:30 pm $15 • Per person Bursts through clouds of color as you run 1.5 miles around the resort. The price includes a white t-shirt. This fun run is an event for the whole family to enjoy!

Okuma Beach • 631-1990 | Surfside Grill & Bar • 631-1805 | Located 50 miles north of Kadena Air Base FOR OPEN POSITIONS, PLEASE VISIT NAFJOBS.ORG AND USAJOBS.GOV

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PLAN YOUR LABOR DAY WEEKEND EARLY! KADENA ITT UPCOMING TOUR

Labor Day Weekend Getaway 1 - 3 September Contact Kadena ITT for more details.

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UNIT RETREATS OR GROUP RESERVATIONS

INDIVIDUAL RESERVATIONS

Contact Brian Enloe for more information. 080-6916-6544 brian.e@jot-international.jp

Suite Room Special • Cottage and Family Plan

For details and reservations, call Kadena ITT at 966-7333.

Visit us on the web at www.ie-resort.com/english/ • Phone: 0980-49-5011 • Fax: 0980-49-5130 Paid ad. No federal endorsement of advertiser intended.

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Fun Day at Moon Beach with BBQ Dinner & Polynes ian Show Friday • 31 August • 2 pm –

2:30 pm - 7 pm Sunday • 19 August • Ages 6 - 12 $18 • Adults | $10 • $5 • Ages 5 & under

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Kadena ITT • 966-7333 | Located inside the Schilling Community Center

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DEPENDENT ID CARD RENEWAL

ONLINE PROCESS Are you a military dependent, and don’t want to wait in line for a ID renewal? Did you know 18 FSS is able to process your ID card through an online process? What will you need? • An application to renew the dependent ID (one for each dependent). • A sponsor signed DD Form 1172, with dependents listed on the form. • Two Supporting Identifications (2 forms of unexpired ID with the exact same name, front and back). Each document will need to be its own attachment. One form for dependents 18 and under. All foreign identification will need to be translated. • Photo of Dependent for the ID card (picture of you will be from shoulders up, white/off white background only). • Submit all documents through AMRDEC for safe/secure transmission. After submission, within 7 duty days, you will receive an email to pick up the ID. Must bring the original two supporting identifications used to create the ID card and your expired/previous dependent ID with you upon pick- up. The sponsor is not required to be present for ID card pick-up. All information can be found using the following link: http://www.kadenafss.com/career/ military-personnel-section/. Once there, click ‘Identification cards’

If you have any questions, call 634-4537 or email 18fss.fsmpscustomersupport@us.af.mil KADENA AIR BASE

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Recharge for Resiliency Deployed Affected Family Programming Registration for Deployed Affected Family Programming is now open and takes place at the facility in which the activity is being held. Go to kadenafss.com/recharge-for-resiliency to see which programs are offered at which facility.

Sunset Snorkeling Tour

Okinawa World Tour

At Outdoor Recreation Thursday • 9 August $10• 5 pm - 8 pm

At Kadena ITT Saturday • 18 August $20 • 8 am

Rec-On • Feed Your Rush Registration for Rec-On is now open and takes place at the facility in which the activity is being held. Registration for all Dive Certiﬁcation courses begins on Wednesday, 1 August.

Intro to Kayaking

At Outdoor Recreation Saturday • 4 August $10 • 8 am

Kayak and Fishing

At Outdoor Recreation Friday • 10 August $10 • 7:30 am

PADI Dive Certiﬁcation Course At Kadena Marina $85 • All month

Single Airman Program Registration is open now for all Single Airman Program events and takes place at the Schilling Community Center. Open to all unaccompanied service members assigned to Kadena Air Base.

10,000 Eisa Dancers on Kokusai

Beach Bash

Sunday • 5 August 1 pm - 7 pm $3 • Per person Witness this once-in-a-lifetime Okinawan performance on Kokusai Street!

Saturday • 11 August 12 pm - 4 pm Enjoy some outdoor fun! Watercraft rentals will be available from 9 am - 5 pm for $10. Pre-registration is required.

Golf Lessons

Battle of Okinawa

$6 • Per person Times vary Get your golf on and learn how to up your game with ﬁve 30-minute lessons and two 18-hole rounds!

Saturday • 25 August 8:30 am - 4:15 pm $5 • Per person Delve into WWII history with this informative tour!

For a full explanation of Recharge for Resiliency, participating facilities, and trip or tour descriptions, check out kadenafss.com/recharge-for-resiliency.

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Auto Hobby Teenss Cla

Wednesday • 1 August • 2 pm Familiarize yourself with basic car care tricks that will help you further down the road!

A/C Service Sale

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Wednesday • 8 August • 5 pm Your vehicle has several types of ﬂuids, learn how to identify and change them.

13 - 17 August A/C Full service • $10 off Failed A/C Service • $5 off It’s pretty hot outside, right? Treat yourself to some cold A/C! Don’t sweat it, bring your vehicle in and let us service your system today!

Wednesday • 22 August • 5 pm Learn how to inspect your brakes to drive with more conﬁdence.

Tip of the Month

Are your dash lights on? You should have them checked as soon as possible, especially if it’s a yellow warning light or a red danger light. If you see a blue light, don’t worry - it comes on when you start your car and will turn off once the vehicle is warm. If the temperature light changes to red then you need to have your cooling system checked.

Auto Hobby • 966-7356 | Building 1436 20 FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING PLEASE VISIT KADENAFSS.COM

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COURSE CHAMPIONSHIP Saturday & Sunday • 1 & 2 September Tee time • 6:30 am $80 • Per person It’s time for the Course Championship, earn points FORE Kadena Cup! Tee gift for all players valued at $90, will be given at check in on Saturday! Enjoy dinner and prizes awarded at the Rocker Enlisted Club on Sunday, 2 September at 6 pm. Format will be individual stroke play with Gross and Net prizes awarded for each ﬂight. Cart and green fees not included in the price. You must have a valid GHIN or Taiyo handicap to be eligible for Net prizes, no exceptions. Flights will be determined by handicap and total number of players. Extra Kadena Cup points will be awarded in this tournament, as this is one of our four major events of the year.

Labor Day Sale Need new gear? Take advantage of this sale with discounts up to 60% off select items. Banyan Tree Golf Course 1 - 3 September Chibana Golf Course 1 - 3 September

Banyan Tree Golf Course • 966-7321 | Building 12 FOR OPEN POSITIONS, PLEASE VISIT NAFJOBS.ORG AND USAJOBS.GOV

Chibana Golf Course

Pizza Scramble Every Wednesday • 5 pm $10 • Per person Open to all ages 6 & over. Enjoy a fun 9 -hole, 2-person scramble every Wednesday in August. Kadena Cup points will be awarded. Net prizes only, a modifed Callaway handicap will be used to determine each team’s handicap. Pizza, drinks, and prizes will be awarded afterwards.

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SUP at Kadena Marina Friday • 3 August • 9 am - 11 am Thursday • 16 August • 9 am - 11 am $20 • Ages 6 & over If you are a beginner and don’t want to go far to learn, then this trip is perfect for you! The price includes a paddle board, life vest, and guide. We will meet at Kadena Marina.

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Snorkel with Whale Sharks Saturday • 4 August • 8 am - 11 am Saturday • 1 September • 8 am - 11 am $99 • Ages 12 & over Swim along with these gentle giants as they pass through our waters. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime experience! Price includes guide, transportation, snorkeling gear, entry fee, and a change of clothes. Feel free to bring your own snorkeling gear if you have it!

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SUP at Secret Point Wednesday • 8 August • 8 am - 2 pm $40 • Ages 12 & over Be spontaneous and come along for the ride as we choose a new place you haven’t discovered! The price includes paddle board, life vest, and guide. Make sure you stay hydrated and are prepared. Bring water, yen, and a change of clothes.

Fun at Kouri Island Saturday • 11 August • 8 am - 3 pm $60 • Ages 8 & over Bask in the sun at Kouri Island or get a little active and enjoy some water activities! Price includes banana boat, snorkeling gear, and guide. Please be sure to bring water, yen, and change of clothes.

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Sea Kayaking and Snorkeling at Blue Cave Sunday • 19 August • 6:45 am - noon $70 • Ages 12 & over Kayak through crystal blue waters from a private beach to Blue Cave. Once there, we will drop anchor and snorkel to see the underwater life that resides inside the cave. The price includes kayak, snorkeling gear, guide, and an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet. Please be sure to bring water, yen, and a change of clothes.

River Trekking Friday • 31 August • 8 am - 3 pm $35 • Ages 12 & over Venture through one of the last subtropical rain forests in Asia. Be ready for hiking, sliding, and jumping as we make our way up the river. Make sure to wear a long sleeved shirt and long pants to protect from injury and insect bites. Price includes guide transportation and booties. Please be sure to bring a change of clothes, water, and your own felt-bottom booties if you have them!

Cycling Kouri Island Wednesday • 15 August • 8 am - 3 pm $40 • Ages 12 & over Kouri Island is a micro paradise on this already beautiful island. Cycle around with us followed by snorkeling in the sparkling blue waters! Cave Spelunking Trip Friday • 17 August • 8:45 am - 3 pm $70 • Ages 8 & over Explore the wonders of this 300,000 year old cave ﬁlled with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites. Afterwards, try something new and make your own Ryukyu glass. When you’ve worked up an appetite, we will enjoy a delicious Japanese buffet. Please be sure to bring a long sleeved shirt, long pants, a change of clothing, and yen for purchases.

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Someone will notice hard work and appreciate it. Written By • Melissa Kowaluk Photo by • Jana byrn

Kasumi Jaehn, originally from Okinawa, has been working as a Janitor at Emery Lanes for about three years. She not only helps keep the facility looking great, but is also a jack-of-all-trades and helps wherever she is needed. During times of short-stafﬁng, Kasumi-san stepped up and helped in the front desk, cashier, and anywhere else she was needed. She enjoyed the Janitor

position best, because she could go around the entire facility and she likes keeping things clean and tidy. Kasumi-san explained that one of the best parts about the job is being depended on and trusted to achieve her work. Kasumi-san wanted to give a shout-out to her managers, Lee, Steve, and PJ – she is thankful that they trust her to do a great job, which is a great feeling! Giving your employees credit when it’s due goes a long way, and she feels her leaders certainly do so. Some of her best memories working at Emery Lanes include closing the facility with her co-worker, who became a close friend. “We would do our best, efﬁcient, and fast work while on the same shift because we liked working together,” she said. Kasumi-san recently applied for the 18 FSS Career Broadening Program, which allowed her to be crosstrained to work in another FSS facility. You will now see her bright smiling face at Kadena Auto Hobby. She is excited to work there because she likes learning about cars and motorcycles – it sounds like the perfect ﬁt! She is thankful for the opportunity to grow and learn new skills. “This wouldn’t have happened without Don Freund,” the Community Services Flight Chief. Kasumi-san has learned a lot over the course of her three years with FSS, but the most important being to not give up and do her job to the fullest. “Someone will notice hard work and appreciate it.”

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KADENA MARINA Private Dive and Snorkel Charters Based on customer request • 8 am $850 • Weekdays $995 • Weekends and Holidays Spend the day out on the water with your friends, family, or colleagues on our dive boat! Schedule your next fun-ﬁlled adventure when it’s convenient for you!

PADI Dive Class $285 • Per person Take advantage of living in one of the best dive locations in the world and get Open Water certiﬁed. There is a class for any schedule so there is no excuse not to dive in! We also offer Advanced Open Water and other dive specialty classes. Contact us for more details!

Jet Ski and Powerboat Safety Courses Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays • 9 am - noon $30 • Per person Learn the basics of your soon-to-be new favorite hobby! This training is required to rent any of the powerboats or jet skis. The class is dependent on current sea conditions.

Night Dives Friday • 10 August • 6:30 pm $35 • Per person Experience the ocean life and see the bioluminescent creatures come to life as the sun goes down. During this one tank dive, you’ll be amazed at how active the creatures are in the dark! No night dive certiﬁcation is necessary.

Jet Ski, Sailboat & Powerboat Rentals Daily • 7 am - 7 pm Make your day a little more exciting with one of these fun rentals! Renters are required to successfully complete a jet ski and boat operator safety class prior to rental.

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Have you noticed all of the crazy weather lately? Yeah, me too! Our most recent tropical storm was a wakeup call for me since I realized that if it had hit our tiny island, I would not have been entirely ready. We’ve all been told to put together a typhoon kit, but what does that really mean? It means a kit compiled of essential supplies to keep you and your family hydrated, fed, and safe during a typhoon. Since there is a good chance that there are others out there like me who are not completely ready for this typhoon, here is a quick checklist for things to have in stock. • Water – at least one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days for drinking. You’ll want about an equal amount for sanitation. You can also ﬁll your bath tub with water to be used for sanitation. • Food – keep a three-day supply of non-perishable food – things that will not go bad in case the electricity cuts out. Foods like canned vegetables and fruit, beef jerky, applesauce, pudding, fruit cups, granola bars, power bars and cereal bars are great options. This is not the time to stock your freezer full of food – if you don’t have power, you can’t make frozen pizza. • Battery or hand crank radio to keep up with the TCCOR changes. • Flashlights with extra batteries. • First aid kit and prescriptions for yourself, children and pets. 26 FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING PLEASE VISIT KADENAFSS.COM

• Dust masks. • Wet towelettes. • Non-electric can opener. • Disposable plates and utensils. • Cell phone and charger. A portable charger is ideal. • Games or activities for all family members. • Rope to tie down large outdoor items. • Towels, mops, and buckets in case of ceiling or window leaks. • Duct tape, because when isn’t it useful? • Sand bags. Please don’t be the neighbor that forgets to put a sandbag on their garbage bin lid. Listening to the melody of the garbage bin lid in the wind is not what anyone would call soothing. • Pet supplies. • Extra pet food. • Potty pads for your pets, if necessary. It’s best to keep these in the same general area so that you’ll have no trouble ﬁnding everything when you need it. Remember that although it may sound loud and scary outside, our homes are built to withstand the big ones! It’s likely that the home you’re in has already lived through a typhoon so you know it can weather the storm. Make sure you begin purchasing your necessary items well before an expected typhoon. You do not want to get stuck in the parking lot of the Commissary or BX just before a storm! Remember, you are only expected to be stuck inside for

Typhoon Edition

Written By • Melissa Kowaluk

about two days, so no need to doomsday prep – you’ll only stress yourself out. Next level pro tip! Buy or make lots of ice and store in a cooler when there’s a predicted storm. It’s not going to last forever, but A/C is no good if the power is out so it’s nice to enjoy cool water in the heat. Speaking of keeping cool, it’s a good idea to turn the temperature down on both the A/C and refrigerator. If the power goes out, you’ve got a head start with the added cold you’ve blasted into your house. We don’t get to bundle up very often here, so it’s not the worst thing in the world to lounge around at home in sweats. These storms can be quite scary for pets whose senses are on high alert so prepare for them to resist going outside to do their business. When you’re allowed outside, it may be necessary for you to go outside with them so they feel safe, even in a fenced yard. If you don’t have a fence, keep your furry friend on a leash. You don’t ever want them getting spooked and running off, especially during a typhoon. Make sure your cars are full of gas to weigh them down. If the lines at the gas station look way too long, you can ﬁnd plenty of gas stations off base as well. You should try and park your car in an area that could be shielded from wind. Or, coordinate with your neighbors to park your cars all in a row. Safety in numbers!

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And last but certainly not least, tie down your trampolines! While there’s nothing like seeing the next-day footage of trampolines rolling in the wind like tumbleweeds, they can destroy things so please flip them over and weigh them down! Let’s make that all outdoor items, though, just to be safe. If you have the storage space, move things inside. Your plants will miss the sun, but they’ll survive a couple days in the shed. If you don’t have the room, tie things down outside or bring them into your house. Be brave, friends – there’s only a few insects that can defeat the vacuum. Typhoons create a great opportunity to spend some quality time with your family or get some projects done around the house! And if the power is out, find your zen and chill out for a little while. For the most current TCCOR updates, please tune in to AFN Okinawa or check out the AFN Okinawa Facebook page for other typhoon related information. All this and more can be found in the Okinawa Typhoon guide, located at http://www.kadena.af.mil. If you have any questions about preparedness, contact the Kadena Readiness & Emergency Management flight at DSN 634-4404.

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634-5128 | Building 109 Aerobathon Saturday • 18 August • 9 am - 1 pm Love a good workout or just need something to do? Test your endurance at the LOAW Aerobathon! Qualified instructors will take you through a great workout that can really make a difference to your health. Disco Cycle Tuesdays & Thursdays • 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Improve your health, relieve stress, burn calories, and improve muscular endurance with this low impact exercise. This class truly is geared to all fitness levels. Bring water. Yoga Level 1 & 2 Mondays & Wednesdays • 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm Exercises are focused on posture, stretching, and promotion of physical and spiritual well-being. This class is geared to all fitness levels.

Kuk Sool Won™ Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 5:30 pm -7:30 pm $80 • Per month • Ages 18 & over Kuk Sool Won™ focuses on self-discipline and respect. It covers the entire spectrum of the traditional Asian ﬁghting arts and techniques for body conditioning, as well as self-discipline, respect, mental development and traditional weapons training. Alpha Warrior Regional Competition Saturday • 20 October • 10 am Test your endurance and strength by competing in the Alpha Warrior Regional Competition! This event is open to all ranks and services. Winners will get the chance to compete at the Final Competition in San Antonio, Texas! Risn’ Shine Mango Creamsicle Smoothie Enjoy this dreamy delight this hot summer. This smoothie contains mango, orange juice, one banana and vanilla yogurt. Stop by Risn’Shine today!

RISNER SPORTS PRO SHOP & TENNIS CENTER 966-7431 • 036-868-2230 | Building 123 Mizuno™ Shoe Fitting Saturday • 18 August • 9 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 5 pm Registration begins Wednesday, 1 August, or until ﬁlled. Get ﬁtted by one of the Mizuno shoe consultants! Have your feet assessed to determine the proper shoe for you! Call 036-868-2230 or 966-7431 to reserve you convenient time slot.

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Monthly Tennis Lessons Monday - Sunday Ages 5 & over $25 • Per person | Private Lesson $12.50 • Per person | Group Lesson Sign up for the most convenient time for you!

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RECREATION

Tuesdays

FootBowl League 4 September • 6: 30 pm The FootBowl leag ue is perfect for the foot ball lovers out there. Pick a te am to represent and bo wl with them throughout the season.

Sundays

Adult/Jr League 5 pm 9 September • parent-child Get some quality nes! Bowl as time at Emery La e some fun, a team and mak together! new memories

Annual Bowling Fee

$900 • Per person $1200 • Per family Bowl with your family all year long! Beneﬁts include unlimited open play lineage, unlimited league lineage, unlimited tournament lineage, 10% off all in-stock merchandise at Bowler’s Corner Pro Shop, 10% off all Birthday Party Packages, 20% off Taiko Room reservations, and 10% off youth team party packages!

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Wednesdays

Thursdays

Emery Lanes Best Bowl 5 September • 8 pm This league is per fect for the bowler who wants to test his/her skills! Bowl against some of the best players on the island and see how you stack up.

No-Tap League 8 November • 6:30 pm Enjoy some ﬂexibility wi th this exciting league. A str ike equals nine pins instea d of ten! Come by and reser ve your spot today.

Mondays Merchandise League 10 September • 6:30 pm Are you new to the bowling world and need to start outﬁtting yourself like a pro? The merchandise league is for you! Join this league to get the latest equipment, apparel, and other prizes!

Sign up, build a team of four, and choose your favorite professional football team to represent throughout the season! Take part in the FootBowl League and enter to win one one of two trips for two to mainland Japan and tickets to Universal Studios, or a cost-equivalent trip! This 17-week league is perfect for any football fan because it combines the best parts of Fantasy Football™ and bowling. Choose three of your friends and start working towards the Big Game! This league begins Tuesday, 4 September, and takes place every Tuesday at 6:30 pm. Professional team names are available on a ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst-served basis.

Cash prizes are awarded to every team, over $10,000 cash prizes were awarded last season! Emery Lanes • 966-7303 | Building 113 FOR OPEN POSITIONS, PLEASE VISIT NAFJOBS.ORG AND USAJOBS.GOV

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FOOD

Satisfy your sweet tooth this month at the Daily Grind! Try some of our funky ﬂavors�like M&M’s™, gummy bears, maple bacon crumble, cookie crumble, and cereal - and classics like glazed, cinnamon twist and apple fritters! Want to order donuts ahead of time? Stop by the Officers’ Club business office Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm to place your order today!

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NEW LOCATION A T KADENA AM THE TERMINAL! C

What is your favorite thing about Okinawa? - The culture. People are welcoming and I have made life long friends.

Why did you want to become the restaurants manager for Kadena Air Base? - People here in Okinawa love to eat and I wanted to give them a place to enjoy on Kadena Air Base. There is so much to offer within 18 FSS and their different restaurants, I jumped at the opportunity to be a part of something great. What plans do you have for future projects within restaurants? - I plan to give the people what they want, which is great food, great service, and some memorable moments. You can expect to see more options on the menu, entertainment at some of the restaurants, and more special events.

NEW manager!

We know you’re prior enlisted (thank you for your service!)…where has been your favorite place to be stationed? - My favorite place I have been stationed at was Tyndall AFB, in Panama City, Florida. I was part of a great squadron, we were one big family. We still keep in contact today and support each other through out our carriers. I also love to ﬁsh, and ﬁshing was great there.

Devin wright

FSS Restaurants Manager - Tee House, Jack’s Place, Seaside Ristorante, AirPower Café, Central Bakery, and Food Trucks.

Oki-Ohana

Seou’lantro

Tell me one thing about yourself that most people wouldn’t guess. I am a proud grandfather.

Fore Fathers

Catch these Food Trucks out and about Kadena Air Base Monday through Friday! FOR OPEN POSITIONS, PLEASE VISIT NAFJOBS.ORG AND USAJOBS.GOV

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FOOD

AIRPOWER CAFÉ

966-7405 | Next to the ﬂightline American Cobb Salad Iceburg lettuce, tomato, crispy bacon, coiled egg, grilled chicken breast, avocado, and shredded cheddar cheese.

CAFÉ LATTE

966-7416 | Inside Kadena Ofﬁcers’ Club Breakfast: Bagel French Toast When you take two classic breakfast choices and combine them, you get something really special. Bagel meet French toast, served with fruit, maple syrup, and whipped cream.

Lunch: Tuna Melt Try our delicious Grilled Tuna Melt sandwich. Features tuna mixed with sweet relish, diced celery, and mayonnaise topped with lettuce, tomato, and your choice of melted Swiss or Cheddar cheese. Prepared on a grilled bread of your choice: white, wheat, or rye.

JACK’S PLACE

966-7422 | Building 9950 Mango Salsa Salmon Enjoy a seasoned baked salmon with mango salsa drizzled on top - fresh ﬂavors for the end of summer!

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Bagel French Toast Mango Salsa Salmon

Ahi Poke Salad

SEASIDE RISTORANTE

American Cobb Salad

966-7401 | At Kadena Marina Ahi Poke Salad Enjoy our fresh catch tuna served with Yuzu soy. This dish comes with avocado, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, cucumber, and pineapple.

STRIKERS

966-7303 | Inside Emery Lanes Four Cheese Bacon Cheese Burger Come by Strikers in August and take a bit out of a juicy half pound patty loaded with melted Pepper Jack, Chedder, Swiss, and American Cheese drenched in fry sauce and topped with crispy bacon. Nothing says comfort food like bacon and cheese!

Four Cheese Bacon Cheese Burger

TEE HOUSE

966-7429 | At the Banyan Tree Golf Course Chicken Salad and Avocado Pita Sandwich Chicken salad, shredded lettuce and sliced avocado wrapped in warm pita bread.

Chicken Salad and Avocado Pita Sandwich Tuna Melt

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FOOD

You can now order online! Visit kadenafss.com for details!

Make Your Own Stromboli Choose five of the following ingredients to create a mouth-watering dish: onions, green peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, jalapeños, black olives, extra cheese, sausage, canadian bacon, pepperoni, and pineapples.

Banyan Tree Pizza & Grill • 966-7426 | Delivery • 966-7375 36 FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING PLEASE VISIT KADENAFSS.COM

Inside Rocker Enlisted Club | Building 622

Members Only Two For One Special Tuesdays • 4 pm - 9 pm New York Strip • $19.95 Grilled Salmon with Caper Sauce • $16.95 Chicken Kiev • $14.95 Vegetable Lasagna • $14.95 #ItPaysToBeAMember

Retiree Club Member Appreciation Friday • 31 August Retirees receive an additional $1 discount with the purchase of a full breakfast or lunch entrée. Must be a Club member and show retired military ID and active Enlisted Club card to receive discount.

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Mini Breakfast Buffet Fridays • 7 am - 10:30 am Saturdays • 7 am - 2 pm $8.95 • Adults ($2 member discount) $6.95 • Ages 5 - 12 ($1 member discount) $4 • Ages 3 - 4 Free • Ages 2 & under Grab a quick bite to get your day started right! Choose from classic breakfast options like mini-pancakes, scrambled eggs, and country potatoes. Open to all ranks and services.

Sunday Breakfast Sundays • 8 am - 2 pm $11.95 • Adults ($2 member discount) $6.95 • Ages 5 - 12 ($1 member discount) $4 • Ages 3 - 4 Free • Ages 2 & under Enjoy our all-you-can-eat buffet! Open to all ranks and services.

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FOOD

MAKE IT A

COMBO

Why settle for one entrée when you can have the taste of two? Choose any two favorites on one mouthwatering plate.

Served with steamed broccoli and loaded mashed potatoes. $19.95 Fried Shrimp

Ancho salmon • add $4

Half Rack of Baby Back Ribs

Seared shrimp

Margarita Grilled Chicken

6OZ. Classic Sirloin*

add $4 for 10oz. sirloin*

Chili’s Grill & Bar 966-7360 | 036-868-2209 Building 105

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NIGHTLIFE

SKOSHI ROCKER

double elimination dart tournament Thursdays • 7 pm Register at 6:30 pm Free • Club members $5 • Nonmembers Hit a bullseye at Skoshi Rocker! First place earns a $50 FSS gift card and second place earns a $25 FSS gift card. Hors d’oeuvres served. Minimum of four participants.

966-7255 | Building 103

Skoshi Rocker is open to ages 18 and over.

texas hold’em

bingo

Tuesdays & Thursdays • 6 pm Register • 5:30 pm

Free • Club members $5 • Nonmembers

Sundays • 5 pm Register • 4:30 pm Free • Club members $10 • Nonmembers Play a hand, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and if you’re a top 4 ﬁnisher, win a gift card prize!

Soap Opera Bingo Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays • Noon Night Bingo Nightly, except Wednesdays • 7 pm $750 Night Bingo Saturdays & Mondays • 7 pm All book games have a payout of $750! Bingo Appreciation Sunday • 26 August • 7 pm

ufc Sunday • 5 August • 11 am UFC 227 Dillashaw vs Garbrandt

NG IN SEPTEMBER! I M O C

$50K Bingo

At the Rocker Enlisted Club shiraho ballroom Saturday • 8 September $80 • Club members | $90 • Nonmembers Machine tickets distributed • 9 am Lunch served • 12:30 pm | Games begin • 2 pm There will be $50,000 in cash prizes! Come play to win!

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF... 909th AMU - Flying Crew Chiefs

From left to right: SSgt Jayson Burrous, SSgt Jason ‘Slim’ Cokley, A1C Francisco Zapata, SrA Adrian Pinnock, SSgt Alfonso Mora

Written By • Melissa Kowaluk | Photos by • Jana byrn

They say it’s not glamorous - but we’re not looking for glamor, we just want to give credit where it’s due to the many hardworking men and women on this base; and the Flying Crew Chiefs certainly merit the credit. While they’re on the ground, they’re servicing the KC-135 aircraft for inspections, scheduled maintenance, aircraft positioning, and other duties. But while they’re away, they do everything they can to ensure the working conditions of the plane and the success of the various missions sets they support. The Flying Crew Chiefs are a subset of about 22 members who have been specifically vetted to compliment the rigorous missions of the KC-135 aircraft. They service the entire Pacific as well as supporting other locations such as San Diego, San Antonio, New Jersey, and various other locations. One of the differences between this group and other Crew Chiefs is they have specialties - Instruments and Flight Control Systems, Communication Navigation, and Hydraulic Technician to name a few. This allows someone who has specialty knowledge about a particular segment of the plane to best diagnose and repair a problem. It is an efficient way to maintain the

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processes moving forward. If a problem arises that requires the help of a specialty, they certainly help, but must also be cross-trained in case the specialist is not present on the mission. The flying crew chiefs must be mentally, physically, and emotionally prepared to keep a level head through various types of difficult operations. They are one of the most unpredictable groups I’ve encountered here, because there’s no telling when they are leaving, how long they’ll be away, or when they’ll return. They are a tight-knit group who tackle the many short-notice missions that require quick action. These missions include aerial evacuations, air-refueling of various aircraft, typhoon evacuations, and much more. The crew is small and hand-picked because they can be gone at a moment’s notice, must be very versatile, and equipped for the taxing work and long hours. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to interview five of them in one sitting!

There’s no movement in the air anywhere in the Pacific without one of these planes giving it gas, and these guys are who makes that happen - MSgt Schackelford

From an outsider’s perspective, this sounds like a thrilling and exhausting position at the same time. Although they hardly stay home, their work is immensely rewarding and impactful. SSgt Burrous shared one of his experiences with aerial evacuations that demonstrated how fast-paced and critical they can be. He explained that in one scenario they had to emergency evacuate 3-week-old twins who were unresponsive and not breathing. Although the crew chiefs were not part of the crew that tended to the physical needs of the babies, they were the ones responsible for gettting the plane off the ground that would take the babies to receive the care they needed. They worked tirelessly to get the plane ready for a safe flight and were able to successfully deliver the babies to their destination. “You get a first-hand grasp of someone’s life in danger,” explained SSgt Burrous, “and you try not to get attached to the situations, but it’s hard not to.” Having such close encounters with people’s wellbeing gives a different perspective on how quickly and how well the

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job gets done. A few weeks later, they learned the babies are alive, healthy, and doing well. That level of gratification is surely hard to replace. They know if they are being called for an aerial evacuation that something critical has happened to someone, so it sets the tone for the mission and its importance. Another type of support they offer, which is quite different from aerial evacuations, is air refueling for all types of planes, including Air Force One and its supporting planes while they are flying in the Pacific region, otherwise known as POTUS Support. They recently experienced this during the Singapore Summit between the United States and North Korea. For this operation, they acted under diplomatic support, which takes a completely different mindset than other missions. Since they are on the road roughly 265 days each year and complete over 200 missions in that time, they’ve created a strong team bond. As a result of little down time, they have a higher appreciation for time off and spending it with those they love. “Enjoy the time you get to spend with your family because you never know when you’ll be gone again,” said SSgt Mora. They wanted to give a shout out to TSgt Joshua Gacad, TSgt Dougy Eames, and SSgt ‘Ski’ who are former FCCs. Thank you for all you do Flying Crew Chiefs!

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NIGHTLIFE

First Friday Super Social Hour

Friday • 3 August • 5 pm - 7:30 pm Weekender Lounge Free • Club members | $20 • Nonmembers Come out to socialize with friends and co-workers, enjoy our hors d’oeuvres featuring an expanded food selection, additional prize giveaways, and members will have a chance to win cash prizes. Open only to ofﬁcers and civilian equivalents ages 18 and over.

Weekly Friday Super Social Hour with Progressive Drawing

Fridays • 5 pm - 7 pm Weekender Lounge Free • Club members | $15 • Nonmembers We’ll have food, drink specials and you’ll have the chance to win $75, $125, or our progressive jackpot. Open only to ofﬁcers and civilian equivalents ages 18 and over.

Weekday Buﬀets

Monday - Friday • 11 am - 1:30 pm $11.95 • Adults ($2 member discount) $6.95 • Ages 5 - 12 | Free • Ages 4 & under Monday • Healthy Tuesday • Mexican Wednesday • Asia Paciﬁc Thursday • All-American BBQ Friday • Italian

Kadena Ofﬁcers’ Club 966-7409 | Building 313

Oﬃcers’ Club Membership Night

Wednesday • 8 August • 5 pm - 7 pm Free • Club members only Members enjoy a delicious dinner buffet and hundreds of dollars in prizes! Open only to Ofﬁcers’ Club members and civilian equivalents ages 18 and over.

Champagne Brunch

Sundays • 9:30 am - 2 pm Voted “Best Brunch” in the Stars and Stripes Best of the Paciﬁc! $21.95 • Adults ($3 member discount) $9.95 • Ages 5 - 12 ($1 member discount) Free • Ages 4 & under

COMING SOON Pubstumpers Trivia League! Beginnning Friday, 7 September at 7:30 pm. Check out September Venture for more details! Open only to adult ofﬁcers and civilian equivalents.

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E G N U O L R E D WEEKEN P U E N I L T H G I SATURDAY N SE • FREE O L C M P S•7 e SATURDAY • Karaok 4 August ntry Music u o C • t s 11 Augu ke t • Karao s u g u A 8 1 ic Latin Mus • t s u g u 25 A nts ale ilian equiv iv c d n a rs fﬁce Open to o nd over. ages 18 a

All Ranks Family Club Membership Night Wednesday • 22 August • 5 pm - 7 pm $5 • Adults Free • Ages 17 & under Enjoy the last and biggest party of the summer! Reconnect with friends, overcome back-to-school jitters, and celebrate a great start to the school year. There will be prize giveaways, a food buffet, games, and great music throughout the night. Open to all ofﬁcers and enlisted Club members and their families.

Kiddie Disco

Wednesday • 15 August • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm $7.95 • Adults ($1 member discount) $4.95 • Ages 3 & over ($1 member discount) Bring your kids in for a night of food and fun! We’ll have an adult and child buffet and great music. Open to all ranks and services.

Wanna become a member? Check out pages 46-47 for more info!

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NIGHTLIFE

Music Videos Monday • 7 pm - close Open to all ranks ages 18 and over. Open Mic Night & Top 30 Countdown Tuesday • 7 pm - 11 pm Come out and showcase your talents. DJs, bands, singers, comedians, and more are welcome! Contact us on Facebook @KadenaEnlistedClub for information and signups. Open to all ranks ages 18 and over.

Top Hits Friday • 7 pm - close DJ plays chart-topping hits! Open to all ranks ages 18 and over. EDM It! Saturday • 8 pm - close The ﬁrst two hours will be the best electronic dance hits from artists like David Guetta, Calvin Harris and more! From 10 pm - close will be the top club hits from 2005 to now. Open to all ranks ages 18 and over.

Salsa Dance Lessons Wednesday • 7 pm - 9 pm Free • Club members | $5 • Nonmembers Cha-cha your way to a new friendship while learning Latin dance moves! Open to all ranks and services ages 18 and over.

Smartphone Trivia Thursday • 7 pm - 9 pm High-energy smartphone pub quizzing where teams of four (minimum of eight participants) challenge other teams using a smartphone/tablet to answer. Prizes awarded to winning teams. Open to all ranks ages 18 and over.

Roczam That Tune Sunday • 6 pm - 8 pm Rocker meets the hit TV show Shazam! This is a new age version of Name That Tune, bingo style. Two members per team; minimum of eight participants. Prizes awarded to winning teams. Open to all ranks ages 18 and over. All ofﬁcers must depart Hanabi’s by 9 pm daily.

Enjoy our draft house style lounge featuring 17 types of beers to include American and Japanese craft beers. Hanabi’s features a unique food menu, specializing in delicious pub style cuisine and shared plates! Hanabi’s has an advanced audio and visual system with a dance floor and will be housing great programs such as Smartphone Trivia and Roczam!

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Enlisted Membership Night Wednesday • 15 August | Ballroom Doors open • 5:30 pm | Buffet • 5:30 pm - 7pm Club members enjoy food, games, and amazing prizes! Giveaways include $1,000 in cash drawings, a TV, a designer handbag, and so much more. Must be present to win. Open only to enlisted members and civilian equivalents ages 18 and older. #ItPaysToBeAMember

Friday Social Hour

Last Friday Social Hour Friday • 31 August | Rocker Lounge 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Free • Club members | $10 • Nonmembers Enjoy our delicious heavy hors d’oeuvres and socialize with friends and co-workers. If you can’t make it to our regular Friday social hours, you won’t want to miss this one! Members will have the chance to win $75, $125 or our progressive jackpot plus amazing door prizes. Must be present to win! Open to all enlisted ranks and services ages 18 and over.

The After Party Saturdays | Rocker Lounge Free • Club members | $5 • Nonmembers 8 pm - 11 pm The very best of 90s and 2000s top club hits! 11 pm - close Rockin’ Da Hip Hop. Open to all enlisted ranks and services ages 18 and over.

Friday Vibes

Fridays • 4:30 - 6:30 pm | Rocker Lounge Free • Club members | $10 • Nonmembers Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, drink and good company every Friday at the Rocker Lounge. Members will have the chance to win $75, $125, or our progressive jackpot. Must be present to win! Open to all enlisted ranks and services ages 18 and over.

Super Ladies Night: Diamonds & Pearls Saturday • 25 August • 10 pm - 2 am Rocker Lounge Free • Club members & ladies before midnight $5 • Nonmembers & ladies after midnight Ladies, this night is for you! All ladies receive free entrance, door prizes and drink specials all night long. Visit customer service to reserve your $25 VIP table. #ItPaysToBeAMember Open to all enlisted ranks and services ages 18 and over.

Fridays • 8 pm - close | Rocker Lounge Free • Club members | $5 • Nonmembers A live DJ will play a variety of chart-topping hits! Open to all enlisted ranks ages 18 and over.

$50K Bingo

Coming In September! see page 39 for details!

Bunco Monday • 27 August | Shiraho Ballroom Game starts • 6:30 pm |Registration • 6 pm Free • Club members Bunco is a social dice game that’s a great way to meet new people! You could win some cool prizes too. Must be a player to enjoy light hors d’oeuvres. No guests allowed.

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KADENA CLUB MEMB Catering discounts: Personal events 10% off Room rental available to Club members only, no deposit Cakes/Baked goods discounts 10% off Daily $1 - $3 off per visit, at FSS food facilities on meal purchase over $4 Free Monthly Bunco Nights $330 value | $5.5K prizes Birthday coupons: Primary member only $15 • E1-E4 | $20 • E5-E9 | $20 • Officers

Event Ticket Discounts International Wine Festival, New Year’s Eve Parties, Beer, Bourbon & Bacon, Scotch & Cigar, Air Force Club Members Golf Tournament and more! Annual Air Force Clubs Scholarship Program $36K value 2-4-1 Tuesday Dinner at Enlisted Club Free Events Football Frenzy, Big Game Party, Oktoberfest, weekly cash drawings up to $1,199 and more! Transfer in coupons from other Air Force Clubs $25

E1 - E4 & Civilian Equivalents $48 / ANNUALLY

E5 - E9 & Civilian Equivalents $108 / ANNUALLY

Officers & Civilian Equivalents $216 / ANNUALLY

OPEN TO ALL SERVICES

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Giant stocking drawings for kids (Halloween & Christmas) Monthly Adult Club Membership Nights $330 value | $27K prizes Quarterly Family Membership Nights $160 value | $12K prizes Free coffee & tea $250 annual value Little Rockers Club and O.K Club Children of Kadena Clubs members ages 3 -12 • One complimentary Sunday breakfast and a kids club t-shirt • Receive FREE kids meal and ice cream sundae during birthday month • Receive school supplies and toys for good school grades

$1,200+ in FREE

and discounted meals / programs

#ItPaysToBeAMember

BER BENEFITS NEW KADENA CLUBS PLUS BENEFITS THROUGH FSS FACILITIES! AERO CLUB • FREE introductory flight ($199 value) Flights will be available beginning 1 October 2018 For more information, call 080-6493-6299 ARTS & CRAFTS Crafty Club • FREE basic woodshop class (materials included) • FREE basic frame shop class • Early access to events and sales • 20% off in Keepsakes • 10% off in Crafty Things • Email club specials exclusive to members For more information, call 966-7347 AUTO HOBBY • FREE towing to Auto Hobby • FREE annual oil change For more information, call 966-7356 EMERY LANES • Kids Bowl Free Family members (FREE $30 Pro Shop Gift Card) • Get 10% off Annual Bowling Fee ($90 savings) or 15% off when paid in full ($135 savings) For more information, call 966-7303 BANYAN TREE GOLF COMPLEX • Get 10% off Annual Green Fee ($120 savings) or 15% off when paid in full ($180 savings) For more information, call 966-7321 KADENA ITT ITT Hot List • Discounted travel • FREE island tours • Email club specials exclusive to members For more information, call 966-7333

KARING KENNELS • Karing Kennels Club membership waived ($99 savings) • 20% off grooming • 20% off all boarding • Access to member only sales • Early entry to public sales • Email club specials exclusive to members For more information, call 966-7339 OUTDOOR RECREATION Kadena Marina Beach Club • Kadena Marina Beach Club fee waived (up to $149 savings) • 25% off on all boat, jet ski, paddle board, and kayak rentals • Complimentary Jet Ski Training Course • 25% off on all Wibit Park passes • Email club specials exclusive to members For more information, call 966-7345 Dive Alive Club (Individual $99 or Family $149) • Dive Alive Club fee waived (up to $149 savings) • FREE Air (up to 2 tanks per member per day) • FREE annual maintenance on 1 regulator & 1 tank per member per year (parts not included) • 25% off on all dive charters • 10% off on all resale items at the Kadena Scuba Shop • Access to member only sales • Early entry to public sales • Email club specials exclusive to members For more information, call 966-7345

Exclusive Beneﬁts to Club Members! $1,000 COUPON PER CLUB MEMBER

Applied toward purchase of a vehicle from Pit Stop. • FREE oil change for 4 times in 2 years • FREE Shuttle to and from your accommodation to PIT STOP • Two years of FREE maintenance • Buy here & pay here with 0% financing up to 24 months • Best Price for Japanese Car Inspection (JCI) • Guarantee Buy Back after 2 years only vehicles purchased at Pit Stop • Chubb Insurance available on site • Air Force member card holders receives 10% OFF the labor cost for JCI or repair