Also check out: Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide, FSS Edition Tinsel Town: Featuring Rodney Atkins FSS Holiday Meals & New Year’s Eve 12 Days of FSS HappyHolidays from 18 FSS! DECEMBER 2022
CLUBS Pages 6 - 17
Officers’ Club Rocker Enlisted Club
FOOD Pages 18 - 23
Marshall Dining Facility Chili’s FSS Monthly Specials
TRAVEL Pages 25 - 27
Kadena ITT Okuma Beach
RECREATION Pages 29 - 43
Kadena Golf Complex Outdoor Recreation Emery Lanes Kadena Fitness & Sports Complex Aquatics Kadena Marina Shogun Auto Care Center Arts & Crafts Center
FEATURE Pages 33 - 35
Article: Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide FSS Edition JAPANESE PAGES Pages 44 - 45
FAMILY Pages 47 - 54
Military & Family Readiness Center Schilling Community Center Education & Training Center Kadena Base Library Teen Center Youth Center School Age Care Family Child Care Karing Kennels
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718th Force Support Squadron Commander Lt Col Gina M. Schneider Deputy Director Ms. Michelle D. Coover MARKETING Marketing Director Lia Davis Video Producer Att Eachus Art Director Yuka Taira Writer/Editor Janelle Rivera Commercial Sponsorship Olivia Cuellar Account Executive Tasha Acosta Quiana Minter Andrew Robinson Shawna Lucas Operations Assistant Ela Toombs Web Content Manager Tia Rose Photographer Jamie Acton Graphics Yoshihiro Higa Takako Uehara Yuka Kinjo Yasuhiro Nerome Megumi Kohama With a purchase at the Kadena O cers’ Club or Rocker Enlisted Club, drop your receipt with your name, Member Planet ID, and phone number in the designated box for your chance to win one of four Giant Christmas Stockings. 1 - 23 December Winners will be chosen on 24 December. Winners do not have to be present to win.
18th Force
Squadron Director Mr. Kevin M. Sorenson Acting Deputy Commander Ms. Cindy Woolley
KADENA OFFICERS’ CLUB
Kadena Officers’ Club 966-7409 | Bldg 313 Across from Shogun Inn Sunday, 25 December 10:30 am - 2 pm • Ballroom $25.95 • Ages 12 & over ($2 Member discount) $10.95 • Ages 4 - 11 ($1 Member discount) $4.95 • Ages 3 & under Let us take care of your Christmas Feast! Our buffet includes holiday favorites such as traditional roast turkey with accompaniments like whipped sweet potato casserole, savory meats at the carving station, modern main entrées, and peel-and-eat shrimp. Don’t forget about our appetizers, salads, desserts, and beverages! Pre-order begins 1 December • 8 am Saturday, 24 December pick-up • 11 am - 5 pm Sunday, 25 December pick-up • 8 - 10 am 50 meals to-go are available Deadline to order • Noon on Wednesday, 21 December $119.95 • Turkey Meal (Serves 8 people) $149.95 • Ham Meal (Serves 10 people) Holiday Meals include: Herb Stuffing Turkey Gravy or Pineapple Raisin Sauce Green Beans 1 Dozen Dinner Rolls Mashed Potatoes 1 Pumpkin Pie Cranberry Sauce Christmas Day Buffet Christmas Dinners To-Go Air Force Club members will receive a $5 discount. Payment due at time of order. No call-in orders will be accepted. Limited quantities are available, so place your order early. CLUBS VENTURE | KADENAFSS.COM 7
KADENA OFFICERS’ CLUB
First Friday Social Hour
Weekender Lounge
Friday, 2 December • 5 - 7 pm
Free • Club members
A fun night of music and drink specials!
Club members will have the chance to win $75, $125, or our progressive jackpot as well as amazing door prizes. Open to adult Officers’ Club members only.
Weekly Friday Social Hour
Weekender Lounge
Fridays • 5 - 7 pm
Free • Club members
Come out and socialize with your friends and co-workers as you enjoy our hors d’oeuvres, drink specials, and more!
Club members get a chance to win $75, $125, our progressive jackpot. Open to adult Officers’ Club members only.
Come show your Holiday Spirit with your favorite Ugly Sweater and enjoy our specialty holiday drink menu. Open to officer ranks and civilian equivalents. Kadena Officers’ Club 966-7409 | Bldg 313 Across from Shogun Inn
Friday, 2 December • 7 pm - 2 am Weekender Lounge FREE ADMISSION CLUBS VENTURE | KADENAFSS.COM 8
Doors Open • 5 pm (for ticket holders) Hors d’oeuvre Buffet • 7 - 9 pm | Breakfast Buffet • Midnight - 1 am $30 • Club members | $35 • Nonmembers ADULTS ONLY Saturday, 31 December 7 pm - 1 am • Weekender Lounge Celebrate the New Year with the Officers’ Club! Join us for this special combination ticket of NYE hors d’oeuvres and have your first breakfast of 2023! There will be food, party favors, entertainment, and a champagne toast. Tickets on sale starting Thursday, 1 December. Open to adult officer ranks and civilian equivalents only.
KADENA OFFICERS’ CLUB
Barrio Fiesta
Monday, 12 December 11 am - 1:30 pm
$13.95 • Ages 13 & over ($1 Member discount)
$7.95 • Ages 5 - 12
Free • Ages 4 & under
Weekday Lunch Fare
Monday - Friday • 11 am - 1:30 pm
$13.95 • Ages 13 & over ($1 Member discount)
$7.95 • Ages 5 - 12
Free • Ages 4 & under
Monday • Asian buffet
Tuesday • Mexican buffet
Wednesday • Wildcard buffet
Thursday • All-American BBQ buffet
Friday • Seafood buffet
Officers’ Club Barber Shop
Monday - Saturday • 9 am - 5 pm
Get a great haircut at a terrific price, only $7! All ranks are welcome.
Sundays • 9:30 am - 2 pm
$21.95 • Ages 13 & over ($2 Member discount)
$10.95 • Ages 5 - 12 ($1 Member discount) $4.00 • Ages 4 & under Add crab legs to your buffet: $16 • Full pound
Enjoy some of our most popular items, including peel-and-eat shrimp, carved beef, salads, an array of breakfast and lunch items, assorted desserts, and so much more! Open to all ranks and services.
Kadena Officers’ Club 966-7409 | Bldg 313 Across from Shogun Inn
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The big guy in the red suit will be here to take pictures with all the kiddos! Saint Nick will take a photo with you even if you’ve been naughty or nice! Don’t forget to bring your personal camera to capture the moment!
SANTA PHOTOS with
Sunday, 18 December
1 - 3 pm • O’ Club Lobby
FREE
Accompaniments
Beverages
$25.95 • Ages 13 & over ($2 Member discount) $12.95 • Ages 5 - 12 ($1 Member discount) $4.00 • Ages 3 - 4 FREE • Ages 2 & under Christmas Day BUFFET Rocker Enlisted Be Merry with Sunday, 25 December 10:30 am - 2 pm | Shiraho Ballroom Entrées Pumpkin Soup Peel and Eat Shrimp Smoked Salmon Display Domestic and Imported Cheeses Roasted Fresh Vegetables with Hummus and Pita Bread Mixed Field Greens with Assorted Dressings Antipasto Tray Caesar Salad Seafood Salad Apple Cranberry Salad Spinach Gorgonzola Salad Fresh Seasonal Fruits
Rice Pilaf Mushroom Risotto Herb Bread Stuffing Garlic Smashed Potatoes Whipped Sweet Potatoes Casserole Steamed White Rice Glazed Baby Carrots Green Bean Almandine Fresh Assorted Rolls
Assorted Pastries and Desserts Holiday Cookies Chocolate and Strawberry Mousse Pecan Pie Bread Pudding with Grand Marnier Sauce Yule Log and Assorted Truffles Ice Cream Bar Fruit Cobbler
Desserts
Champagne Mimosas Egg Nog Lemonade Hot Spiced Cider Iced Tea, Coffee, and Hot Tea
Garlic and Cracked Black Pepper Crusted Prime Rib Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish Sauce Honey Glazed Ham with Pineapple Raisin Sauce
Carving Station
Dinner includes: • 32 oz Stuffing • 32 oz Green Beans • 32 oz Turkey Gravy or Pineapple Raisin Sauce • 32 oz Mashed Potatoes • 16 oz Cranberry Sauce • A dozen Dinner Rolls • One Pumpkin Pie Additional sides available for purchase: • Cranberry Sauce • Dinner Rolls • Herb Stuffing • Mashed Potatoes • Green Beans • Turkey Gravy • Pumpkin Pie Payment is due at the time of order. No call-in orders will be accepted. Limited quantities are available so place your order early. Holiday DINNERS TO-GO Rocker Enlisted Club 966-7372 | Bldg 622 Enlisted Club Pre-order meal by Thursday, 22 December • Noon Pick up on Saturday, 24 December • 11 am - 5 pm $119.95 • Turkey Meal (serves 8 people) $149.95 • Large Ham Meal (serves 12 people) $99.95 • Small Ham Meal (serves 8 - 10 people) Club members receive a $5 Members First discount on package CLUBS VENTURE | KADENAFSS.COM 13
ROCKER
National Pie Day
Thursday, 1 December
Club members get a free slice of pie when they purchase an entrée at Kazoku Place from 4 - 9 pm.
National Cupcake Day
Thursday, 15 December
Club members receive a cupcake with their Daily Grind coffee purchase. While supplies last.
X-Factor Unit vs Unit
Karaoke Competition
Sign-ups starting Monday, 9 January It’s time for another round of Kadena’s most popular 8-week karaoke competition where the first place winner receives $500 cash and $500 toward a unit party!
Soap Opera Night Bingo Sundays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays • 7 pm
$500 Night Bingo Mondays • 7 pm All book games have a payout of $500!
$750 Night Bingo Saturdays • 6 pm All book games have a payout of $750!
Bingo Appreciation Sunday, 18 December • 7 pm
Maintenance Day
Monday, 5 December
Hanabi’s and Kazoku Place will be closed for breakfast and lunch, and will reopen at 4 pm. Daily Grind, Customer Service, and Game Room are open regular hours.
BINGO PROGRAM
ENLISTED CLUB Rocker Enlisted Club 966-7372 | Bldg
Ticket includes: •3 Rooms of Entertainment •Balloon Drop •Hors d’oeuvres from 9 - 11 pm •Champagne Toast •Breakfast at midnight Tickets on sale 1 December at the Customer Service counter. Saturday, 31 December 9 pm - 2 am $20 • Members E1 - E4 | $30 • Members E5 - E9 $35 • Nonmembers & at the door Open only to enlisted ranks and civilian equivalents ages 18 and over. CLUBS VENTURE | KADENAFSS.COM 14
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Come enjoy our great selection of craft beers, delicious Asian cuisine, and mouth-watering burgers while you play pool, darts, and more — seven days a week.
Open to all ranks and services. Officers must depart Hanabi’s by 9 pm daily.
Sundays • 5 - 7 pm Roczam
Mondays • 7 pm - Close Monday Night NFL Replay
Tuesdays • 7 - 9 pm
Smartphone Trivia
Wednesdays • 7 - 9 pm Country Line Dance Lessons
Thursdays • 7 - 9 pm
Karaoke Night
Fridays • 9 pm - 2 am Country/Rock - Live DJ
Saturdays • 9 pm - 2 am Chart-Topping Hits - Live DJ
Open to all enlisted ranks and civilian equivalents ages 18 and over.
Fridays • 9 pm - 2 am Saturdays • 9 pm - 2 am Live DJ – Chart Topping Hits Live DJ - Latin
Weekly Friday Social Hour
Fridays • 5 - 7 pm
Cheers to the weekend! We’ll have amazing food, and club members will have the chance to win $75, $125 or our progressive jackpot. Open to enlisted club members and civilian equivalent ages 18 and over.
Last Friday Super Social Hour
Friday, 30 December • 5 - 7 pm
Come out and socialize with friends and co-workers as you enjoy our expanded hors d’oeuvres and drink specials. Get a chance to win $75, $125, or our progressive jackpot as well as amazing door prizes. Open to enlisted club members and civilian equivalents ages 18 and over.
Closure Rocker Lounge will be closed on Saturday, 24 December.
$12.95 • Ages 13 & over ($2 Member discount) $6.95 • Ages 5 - 12 ($1 Member discount) $3.95 • Ages 3 - 4 Free • Ages 2 & under Enjoy our all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet! Sundays • 8 am - 2 pm Kazoku Place Kazoku Place 966-7380 | Bldg 622 Inside the Rocker Enlisted Club Wednesdays • 4 - 9 pm Kids ages 10 and under eat free off the kids menu with a purchase of an adult entrée. DINE IN ONLY AT KAZOKU PLACE Kazoku Place 966-7380 | Bldg 622 Inside the Rocker Enlisted Club Open to all ranks and services.
Enjoy
Monday • 4 - 9 pm
BBQ Ribs Plate
KAZOKU PLACE
Members Only Two-for-One Special Price
Tuesdays • 4 - 9 pm
•Shrimp Scampi Pasta
•Pot Roast
•Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon and Basil
•Garlic Baked Pork Tenderloin
Each entrée comes with a choice of house salad or cup of soup, two sides, and fresh bread unless otherwise noted. Dine-in only. Not available for to-go or pick-up.
Mini Breakfast Buffet
Fridays • 7 - 10 am
Saturdays • 7 am - 2 pm
$10.95 • Ages 13 & over ($1 Member discount)
$5.95 • Ages 5 - 12 ($1 Member discount)
$3 • Ages 3 - 4 | Free • Ages 2 & under Grab a quick bite to get your day started right! Choose from our classic breakfast options like mini-pancakes, scrambled eggs, and country potatoes.
Statehood Admission Day
Friday, 9 December • 7 - 10:30 am
This month’s lucky states are Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Indiana, Mississippi, Illinois, Alabama, Texas, and Iowa. Please show your driver’s license or stateside ID and active Enlisted Club membership to receive a FREE mini breakfast buffet.
Retiree Club Member Appreciation
Friday, 30 December • 6 am - 2 pm
Retirees receive an additional $1 discount with a purchase of full breakfast or lunch entrée. Must show retired military ID and active Enlisted Club member card.
Kazoku Place
966-7380 | Bldg 622
Inside the Rocker Enlisted Club Open to all ranks and services.
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a ½ or Full rack of BBQ glazed baby back ribs served with a choice of 2 sides, cornbread or rolls, and choice of soup or salad.
MealHoliday
at the Marshall Dining Facility
Friday, 23 December
10:30 am - 1 pm
Meal card holders • Free
Non-meal card holders • Charge per item
Open to DoD ID holders and their families
Please come join us at the Marshall Dining Facility for this year’s holiday meal. We will be serving a wide variety of favorites! Don’t forget to bring your appetite!
Marshall Dining Facility 634-1900 | Bldg 178
WE’RE READY FOR YOUR NEXT HOLIDAY EVENT! Call us now to reserve . . . for your holiday unit parties. 080-9853-7765 Chili’s Food Truck or message us on Facebook @KadenaChilisFoodTruck ORDER ONLINE! https://kadenafss.com/ijw/ monday - sunday 11 am - 10 PM DSN 966-7250 or 036-868-2258 | Bldg 337 @KadenaIJW VENTURE | KADENAFSS.COM 19 FOOD
Combine any 3 with chicken, steak, and shrimp. Topped with chipotle butter, cilantro, bell peppers, onions, and lime. Served with tortillas, rice, black beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, salsa, and mixed cheese. $58.95 PLATTERParty Fajita Trio Call to place your order DSN 966-7360 or 036-868-2209 | Bldg 337 ORDER ONLINE! orderonlinemenu.com/kadenachilis
Get into the holiday spirit with Santa’s Secret Stash! Delivery • 11 am - 10 pm Kadenafss.com/delivery DSN 966-7366 or 036-868-2210 Chili’s Grill & Bar DSN 966-7359 or 010-1512-672-7359 | Bldg 105
Café Latte Breakfast Cannoli Pancakes $7.95 Sweet cocoa pancakes with a rich mix of ricotta, chocolate chips, cinnamon, & nutmeg, topped with a dusting a powdered sugar. Seaside Seafood Uni Plate $16.95 Lightly battered cod tossed with butter garlic shrimp, scallops, and topped with a yummy sea urchin sauce. Strikers Café Smokey Ham Sandwich $7 Smokey ham, bacon, four cheeses, and toasted bread. Banyan Tree Pizza & Grill Garlic-Ranch Chicken Pizza $17.95 Smothered in garlic ranch sauce and topped with chicken, bacon, tomatoes, and cheese.
Okuma Surfside Grill & Bar Sausage Italiano Pizza $16.95 Try the new zesty sausage Italiano pizza at the Okuma Surfside! Made with seasoned Italian sausage, green bell peppers, thinly sliced onions, and mozzarella cheese. RisN’ Shine Mint OREO® Protein Smoothie $5.25 Vanilla protein, white chocolate sauce, mint chocolate, OREO®, and whipped cream. Café Latte Nonnino’s Meatball Sub $9.95 Pork and beef meatballs covered with homemade marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese on a toasted bun. It’s a holiday sauce recipe straight from an Italian grandpa for you! AirPower Café Gourmet Club Sandwich $9.50 Chicken breast, bacon, sliced tomatoes, lettuce, avocado, cheese, and toasted bread, served with a drink. VENTURE | KADENAFSS.COM 23 FOOD
INDIVIDUAL RESERVATIONS For details and reservations, call Kadena ITT at 966-7333. Paid ad. No federal endorsement of advertiser intended. Visit us on the web at www.ie-resort.com/english/ Phone: 0980-49-5011 Fax: 0980-49-5130
HOLIDAY WEEK DAYTRIPS
WITH
ITT!
Monday, 26 December
Bios on the Hill & Cave Okinawa Battle of Okinawa Pt. 1
Tuesday, 27 December
Jungle ATV & Zip-lining Glass Tour
Wednesday, 28 December
Onna Zip-lining Scenic North
Thursday, 29 December
Valley of Gangala & Okinawa World Churaumi Aquarium
Friday, 30 December
Urashima Dinner Theater
Fish & Farmers Market
Tokyo in January
Thursday - Monday • 12 - 16 January
Starting at $750 per person (based on two adults sharing a twin room)
Includes: roundtrip airfare, roundtrip transfers, 4-night stay at New Sanno Hotel, PASMO (IC Card), and an Englishspeaking tour escort.
$200 deposit per person, due at time of booking. $200 single supplement. Book by Friday, 16 December, 2022.
Sapporo Snow Festival
Sunday - Thursday • 5 - 9 February
Starting at $1,470 per person (based on two adults sharing a twin room)
Includes: roundtrip airfare, roundtrip transfers, 2-night stay at Tokyo Stay Sapporo Odori, and an English-speaking tour escort. $300 deposit per person, due at time of booking. $130 single supplement.
Book by Wednesday, 4 January, 2023.
Kadena ITT 966-7333 | 036-868-2226 Bldg 455 Inside Schilling Community Center
ITT@KadenaFSS.com @KadenaITT KADENA ITT Christmas Fantasy at the Zoo ¥1,800 • Ages 16 & above ¥1,000 • Ages 4-15 Southern Hill Ice Skating ¥1,500 • Ages 18 & over ¥1,300 • Ages 13 - 17 ¥1,100 • Ages 3 - 12 Forest Adventure Zip-lining ¥3,500 • Ages 10 & over Kanna Thalasso Water Center Entry Only ¥1,800 • Ages 12 - 64 ¥1,000 • Ages 3 - 11 Entry with Lunch ¥2,800 • Ages 12 - 64 Entry with Massage ¥11,800 • Ages 12 - 64
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Southeast Botanical Gardens Illumination All-Day with Illuminations (re-entry) ¥2,340 • Ages 18 & over ¥1,260 • Ages 13 - 17 ¥720 • Ages 4 - 12 Evening Illumination Tickets ¥1,800 • Ages 18 & over ¥1,080 • Ages 13 - 17 ¥600 • Ages 4 - 12 Holiday Illuminations Dates (23 December 2022 - 9 January 2023) ¥2,200 • Ages 18 & over ¥1,210 • Ages 13 - 17 ¥670 • Ages 4 - 12 Murasaki Mura Lantern Festival ¥1,300 • Ages 18 & over ¥600 • Ages 13 - 17 ¥500 • Ages 4 - 12 Above yen prices will be converted to USD at the time of sale. Tickets are not date or time specific! Buy now, use later! Tickets are non-refundable,non-exchangeable TRAVEL VENTURE | KADENAFSS.COM 25
Photo with Santa
Saturday, 24 December
Come see Santa before he makes all his deliveries! Enjoy some cookies and milk while you get your photo taken with Santa before Christmas day!
Sweet Cabana Deal
Now - 23 March 2023
Sunday - Thursday, excludes holidays Looking for a great deal? Check out our Sweat Cabana Deal!
Save 20% off a two-night stay that includes breakfast for two in any Okuma Suite, Suite Plus, Studio, or Studio Premier. Restrictions may apply. Call to reserve.
Camp Under the Stars
Now - 23 March 2023
With the cooler season upon us, camp sites do not get any better than at Okuma Beach. Sit around the campfire with friends and family as you listen to the sound of the waves, whilst admiring the stars and roasting s’mores.
Okuma Beach • 631-1990 Lodging Reservations • 631-1991 Surfside Grill & Bar • 098-962-1805 Okuma Outdoor Recreation • 631-1815 Located 51 miles north of Kadena Air Base Okuma.KadenaFSS.com facebook.com/theokumabeach @okumabeach
OKUMA BEACH
Sunday, 25 December 1 - 8:30 pm $24.95 • Ages 13 & over $12.95 • Ages 4 - 12 Free • Ages 3 & under Sunday, 25 December $10 • All ages Registration begins at 7 am Jingle your way around Okuma Beach for a fabulous and festive 4K! Prizes will be awarded to top 3 individuals — male, female, and under 17 categories.
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Christmas
at Okuma Beach New Year
Saturday, 31 December 9 pm - 2 am
Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres 9 - 11 pm. Ring in the new year with great live music and entertainment! Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine or non-alcoholic drink at midnight!
Saturday, 17 December Shotgun start • 8 am $15 • Junior golfers ages 17 & under Sign up at the Chibana Pro Shop by Wednesday, 14 December. The format is a 4-person scramble. Individuals will sign up, then the golf course staff will make the teams according to age and playing ability. Saturday, 3 December 7 am • Check-in |$45 • Registration* Register by Thursday, 1 December *Green and cart fee not included. Format will be individual stroke play. KADENA GOLF COMPLEX Banyan Tree Golf Course 966-7321 | Bldg 12 CHIBANA GOLF COURSE Jr. Golf Scramble BANYAN TREE GOLF COURSE Chibana Golf Course 966-7327 | Bldg 55061
KADENA OUTDOOR RECREATION Sea to Summit Cycling and Hiking Mt. Katsuu Saturday, 10 December • 8 am - 3 pm $50 • Per person | Ages 12 & over Adventure EXTREME
Chibana Flea Market
3 & 4 December, 17 & 18 December
7 - 10 am
Join us every 1st and 3rd weekend of the month at the Chibana Golf Course for open air shopping at its finest. Reserve your spot as a vendor, or shop and find some hidden treasures! Space is limited.
Frigid Man Reverse Sprint Triathlon
Saturday, 28 January • 8 am
Ages 15 & over
Transition area • Fairchild Pool parking lot Run, Cycle, & Swim! Join Kadena ODR, in partnership with Kadena Fitness & Sports Complex in a challenging race. Our 5-K run, 12-mile cycle, and 350-meter swim will push your limits! Register on WebTrac now -24 January. For more information, contact Outdoor Recreation at 966-7343.
Hiking Indy Jones Wednesday, 7 December • 9 am - 1 pm $30 • Ages 16 & over | $12 • Ages 6 - 15 | Free • Ages 3 - 5 Hiking Mt. Sankaku Friday, 16 December • 9 am - 1 pm $30 • Ages 16 & over | $12 • Ages 6 - 15 | Free • Ages 3 – 5 Hiking Mt. Tamatsuji Saturday, 17 December • 8 am - 2 pm $40 • Per person | Ages 12 & over Cycling Kouri Island Tour Friday, 23 December • 8 am - 2 pm $50 • Per person | Ages 12 & over Outdoor Recreation 966-7343 | 036-868-2229 Bldg 614 We offer rental equipment from bounce houses to bicycles and camping gear too! We can also host your next Paintball Party! @KadenaOutdoorRecreation DIFFICULTY LEVEL For Kids Hard Moderate Easy Hiking, Cycling, & Camping at Okuma 3 - 4 December $100 • Per person | $50 • Additional guest $20 • Ages 11 & under Day 1 • Park Golf Day 2 • Cycle to one of the most popular waterfalls in Okinawa We will make the camping reservations and show you how to set up your campsite! The price includes a trip guide, bicycle, helmet, camping spot at Okuma, and camping gear to include one tent per family, a sleeping bag, and sleeping cot for each adult. There will also be BBQ at night and hot sandwiches for breakfast. Bring cash/yen
for snacks, extra meals, and additional purchases.
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2023 SKI & SNOWBOARD TRIPS
Niigata
13 - 18 January (Martin Luther King Jr. Day Weekend)
Sapporo
4 - 8 February (during the Snow Festival) Nagano 17 - 22 February (Presidents Day Weekend) Furano 3 - 7 March Join
as we journey north this winter to some of Japan’s finest ski resorts! Skiers and snowboarders agree that JAPOW, or “Japan Powder,” is some of the best powdery snow in the world – and Outdoor Recreation wants to support your next snow-filled adventure. If you’re interested in these trips, please contact us or come by ODR to talk to our passionate and adventurous staff. Follow the Kadena Outdoor Recreation Facebook page for more details.
Outdoor Recreation 966-7343 | 036-868-2229 Bldg 614 @KadenaOutdoorRecreation
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Last Minute Guide
FSS Edition
Has your Christmas list grown out of hand? Made the mistake of waiting until the last minute (again), but don’t want to get stuck in the dreadful holiday rush? Look no further! Kadena FSS facilities are here to give you a far-reaching list of presents you can buy right here on base; away from full parking lots and long lines. Kadena FSS facilities offer more products than you think — from the day-to-day products to exclusive and unique items you only see in these facilities. In this edition, we will guide you to the perfect places to go to with the perfect presents that will definitely make your family and friends — here or back home — have a joyful holiday season. This is a one-stop shop for everything and anything you can think of. With this, you not only get your holiday shopping done without traveling far or waiting — what seems like forever — for a package to arrive.
Santa deserves a stress-free holidays, too, and what more than giving him/her an easier time hunting for presents with the following gift guide. Your family and friends will unquestionably have a joyous holidays with these gift options fit for all ages.
Article by Janelle Rivera
Photos by Jamie Acton|Design by Takako Uehara
Karing Kennels
Don’t forget about your most loved family member — your fury friends! They, too, enjoy presents during the holidays — even though most probably enjoy getting lost in biting and sniffing the boxes more. With Karing Kennels, your fury companion will get to join you in opening their very own presents and stocking stuffers from Santa this year. You can snag endless holidaythemed toys, squeakers, treats, costumes, decorations, and even high-end dog food. There are countless toys and costumes perfect for all types of pets, big or small.
Karing Kennels is also offering Santa Paws Photos for free!
Friday, 2 December • Noon - 3 pm Saturday, 3 December • 10 am - 1 pm Bring your pets, costume up, and take photos using your personal camera with Santa in a fully decorated room. Visit their Facebook page for more information.
Emery Lanes/Pro-Shop/Teddy Mountain
You can now find the perfect gift for you or your loved ones who share your love for bowling at the Emery Lanes and Pro-Shop this holiday season. There you’ll find bowling-themed items that will make every bowler jump with joy! You can purchase items that will commemorate your love for bowling. You can choose between personalized Emery Lanes bowling pin sipper cups — available in six different colors — or clear-colored Emery Lanes banks shaped like a bowling ball. Pro-Shop is also offering items that will gear you up for your next bowl. Items range from bowling balls, bags, shoes, accessories, and more!
If you or your kid loves cuddling with stuffed animals, head your way to Teddy Mountain inside Emery Lanes and build a stuffed animal of your liking! You can choose the type of animal you want to build, dress them up, and even buy a personalized passport for when they travel! Choose from their holidaythemed bears to include Santa Claus, elves, gingerbread men and women, reindeer, and more! You can pick different types of outfits from military uniforms to holiday-related outfits. There’s more! You can also include a scented plastic paw print chip to stuff in your stuffed animal and include a recordable sound box. Scents include lavender, bubblegum, and more! Lastly, parents can record a special message for their kids to listen to. What a special treat to give to your loved ones!
Information, Tickets, & Travel
Being in a different country automatically means new places to explore and learn about. Here in Okinawa, the ITT office acts as the bridge for the military community to explore and learn about the Okinawan culture by offering trips and discounted tickets to some of the most astonishing places found locally and around Japan. This holiday season is no exception, so head your way to ITT and snag one or all of their best seller Okinawa attraction tickets for this winter. Some of the popular attractions include the Southeast Botanical Gardens Illumination, Murasaki Mura Lantern Festival, and Christmas Fantasy at the Zoo. Enjoy the views of the tropical flowers as they light up the night sky enhancing its already bewildering features. Head to the lantern festival to learn about the Okinawan culture up close. Get that white Christmas vibe by making your way to the zoo during their Christmas Fantasy and enjoy the snow along with more lights and fireworks. These are just a few of what ITT offers. Visit their office or contact ITT for more trips and information.
Okinawa sign
Holiday ornaments
Hammock
Bowling pin sipper cup
Backpack
Outdoor Recreation
Winter in Okinawa is the perfect time to explore the outdoors, and ODR offers products that will make it more enjoyable for you and your family. Apart from their trips around the island and all over Japan, you can also buy products perfect for this holiday season. You can spruce up your outdoor experience with hammocks that come with different styles and patterns, speakers, twinkle lights, and mini lanterns. They also have dry bags and fabric coolers for when you go snorkeling or simply want to relax at the beach. Lastly, ODR is one of the few, if not the only, shop to carry disc golf, so head on over and get your hands on these amazing products that will make your time here more memorable.
Marina
Water activities here are endless so if you find yourself or someone you know piquing an interest in trying some, head your way to the Kadena Marina to get started. Apart from renting gear, Kadena Marina also offers products for your water adventures. You can snag items good for stocking stuffers and presents this holiday season; from tank bangers, rash guards, water-activated flashlights, and more. Be sure to grab their special and unique items like the hand-picked designed mask band covers and fish ID cards containing all the common sea life and a map of the island with perfect diving and snorkeling locations Diving gear is a good investment and the Marina carries top quality products that will make your holiday shopping effortless.
Arts & Crafts
Looking for artsy and unique present ideas? Arts & Crafts offers a great deal of exclusive holiday-themed products for decorations, to give as presents, use for unit Christmas parties, or keep for yourself. These products make perfect presents as you can add a personal touch to them to make it more meaningful and special. Items include hand-crafted replicas of F-15 Eagles, KC-135 Stratotankers, and tail flashes unique to Kadena Air Base, ornaments, wine boxes, beer mugs, passport covers, torii gate coin holder, and more. All products are customizable through their graphics department, so don’t forget to stop by and take advantage of this amazing resource that only Arts & Crafts offers.
Okuma
Winter here in Okinawa doesn’t stop some of us from going to the beach to enjoy the view and spend time with family and friends. If you’re an Okuma Beach fan, head your way to their Beach Mart and grab a few items perfect for presents and souvenirs. They have a variety of items from golf balls, mugs, and more; some with their Okuma logo to commemorate your time there. Make sure to grab one of their mugs or tumblers to keep your drink insulated while enjoying the beach.
Gift Cards
If you’re not sure what to give your friends and family here but enjoy our FSS facilities, Kadena FSS also offers FSS Gift Cards! People can use the gift cards at all 18 FSS facilities to include both Enlisted and Officers’ Clubs, bowling alley, Outdoor Recreation, Arts & Crafts, all FSS restaurants, and more! Gift cards are available for purchase at all of your FSS facilities.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Pro Shop Holiday Sale
1 - 24 December
Not sure what to gift a bowler of all levels? How about their own equipment! 10% off bowling balls, bags, and shoes.
Christmas Day Special
Sunday, 25 December • 3 - 10 pm
The presents are open and the food is gone! Now it’s time to BOWL!!! Come by Emery Lanes and bowl $1 games all day! PLUS, shoe rentals are only $1 each.
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Saturday, 31 December • 9 pm - 1 am $100 • Per lane
Ring in the New Year at Emery Lanes! Bring your friends and family and let us host your party here! Each lane will receive 4 hours of bowling, shoe rentals, and party favors for up to 5 bowlers per lane. Reserve a spot at the front desk today and know that your party is planned for New Year’s Eve!
Single Airmen Bowling
Attention single airmen, we have your Mondays covered!
Airmen on unaccompanied orders can receive 3 free games of bowling plus shoes! Eligible to single airmen of all ranks, plus one guest!
Kids Eat FREE Tuesday Evenings!
Tuesdays • 5 - 8:30 pm
Children get a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult Combo Meal. Dine in only - includes Ramen Bowl and Strikers Café.
Online Orders Available
In a hurry? Have a big order? Don’t want to get out of the car to get food? This is just what you need! Use the online ordering system and come in for pickup or use curbside!
Go to www.orderonlinemenu.com/ StrikersCafeKadena.
Bowling Pin Decorating Contest
1 - 18 December
Time to increase the festivity at Emery Lanes! Come by and pick up your bowling pin starting 1 December! Take it with you to decorate and return it for judging by 18 December. Prizes will be awarded for each age category!
Emery Lanes 966-7303 | Bldg 113 EMERY
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Massage Therapy
Treat yourself to some relaxation! The Risner Fitness Center offers massage therapy to help you unwind and recover from everyday stressors. Our therapists are trained to offer various massage styles.
30 Minutes • $30 60 Minutes • $45 75 Minutes • $60 90 Minutes • $75 120 Minutes • $90
Book your session today at the Risner Fitness Center front desk! Customers MUST pay at time of booking.
Above All FIT Camp
5 - 24 December • $240 (12 Sessions)
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 4:45 - 6 am Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday 9:30 - 10:45 am Register at the Risner front desk!
Functional Fitness Class
Monday - Friday • 5:30 - 6 am & 6 - 7 am Saturday • 9 - 10 am
We now offer Functional Fitness classes! Just pay the one-time fee and attend the Functional Fitness Fundamentals class (a three-hour instructional class covering technique) prior to attending the group classes. The Fundamentals class for this month will be held on Saturday, 10 December, at 9 am. Stop by the Risner fitness center front desk or call for more information!
Risner Fitness Center
Saturday, 3 December 8 - 10 am
Holiday-themed two-hour block of spin class. Prizes will be given out raffle style throughout the event.
634-5128 | Bldg 109 Tennis Center & Sports Pro Shop 966-7431 | Bldg 109 Habu Fitness Center 634-3866 | Bldg 499 KADENA FITNESS & SPORTS COMPLEX
Pro Shop Sale
Tuesday, 20 December
10% OFF sale in honor of the Space Force’s birthday on 20 December
Personal Trainer Services
Individual Training • $50 per session
2 - 10 Small Group Training $35 • Per session
Boot camps • $20 per session
Did you know we have personal trainers available at the Risner? Our trainers are certified in NASM, ISSA, and ACE! Hours are flexible. Find the routine that fits your schedule! Contact the Risner Fitness Center for more information or to register today!
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Class
Every Monday & Wednesday • 7 - 9 pm Saturdays • 10 am - Noon
Open to ages 18 & over $100 per person (monthly)
Please contact the Risner Fitness Center to register or for more information!
Karate Classes (Ryukyukan Shorinryu)
The Risner Fitness Center and Sports Complex offers Ryukyukan Shorinryu style karate classes for ages 5 and up, including adults! Contact the Risner Fitness Center front desk for more information or to register today!
Open to ages 5 & over Monday & Friday • 7 - 8 pm
Ages 5 - 15 • $50 (monthly)
Ages 16 & over • $70 (monthly)
Fitness Improvement Program (FIP)
Do you need help getting back into working out or preparing for a PT test? Fitness Improvement Program (FIP) is open to everyone! Risner Fitness Center has certified trainers ready to assist! We offer FIP classes 6 days a week, 3 times a day! Come get a butt-kicking workout and meet your fitness goals!
Risner Reservation Policy
To
not permitted to make reservations).
Reservations:
Limited to 90 minutes, twice per week. Must be submitted by 10-15th of the month prior. (Example: Reservations for January will open 10-15th of December.) 15-minute grace period is provided. After this period, the reservation is canceled. Unit or base special events can be made three months in advance.
make court or field reservations, you must be a DoD ID card holder (guests are
Saturday, 17 December 8 am Event starts in front of Risner Fitness Center parking lot Don’t forget to wear your favorite holiday attire! (Santa Clause costumes, ugly holiday sweaters, Santa hats, etc.) Sponsored in part by: No federal endorsement of sponsors intended. RECREATION VENTURE | KADENAFSS.COM 39
AQUATICS Underwater Photos Underwater Photos Underwater Photos
Swim Lessons Continue in January!
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Wednesday, 11 January • Sign-up starts Open to all SOFA and dependents.
Parent & Child (Ages 6 mos - 2 yrs) $50 per series
Children are introduced into the water in a comfortable environment and parents are taught the basics of water safety.
Preschool (Ages 3 - 5) • $75 per series
Children are introduced to important safety practices and basic aquatic skills while developing confidence in the water.
Learn to Swim Series Levels 1 - 6 $75 per series • Ages 5 - 17
Learn to Swim Levels:
1 - Introduction to water skills
2 - Fundamental aquatics skills
3 - Stroke development
4 - Stroke improvement
5 - Stroke refinement
6 - Swimming and skill proficiency
Private Lessons
$125 per series • Ages 6 & over Small classes allow for ample instruction, practice, and development. Please visit Fairchild Pool during working hours to request a private lesson.
Registration available online only through Webtrac. For more information, please contact Kadena Outdoor Recreation at 966-7343.
Kadena Whale Sharks
Swim Team Tryouts
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
4 - 5 pm • Ages 7 - 18
$75 • Per month (tryouts are free) Try-outs open through end of January. Candidates must be able to swim 100m freestyle, 100-m breaststroke, 50-m backstroke, & 25-m butterfly. Questions? Please send a message to our Facebook page or call Fairchild Pool at 634-7665.
Pool Hours
Fairchild Pool
Mon - Fri • 5 am - 7 pm
Hagerstrom Pool Closed
Aquatics 634-6425 Fairchild Pool • Bldg 1988
@KadenaAquatics
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KADENA MARINA Photos
Sailing with Santa
Saturday, 17 December • 10 am - 3 pm
$25 • Per family
Hop aboard our sailboat with Santa for a quick cruise around the Marina bay and lots of great holiday photo ops! Hot chocolate included! Our sailboat holds three people plus Santa. Registration required; spots are limited.
Holiday Kids Dive Day
Monday, 19 December • 9 am - 3 pm
$65 • Per diver
Get in the holiday spirit as you meet other youth divers, increase your diver confidence, and have FUN on this local dive. Two tanks and s’mores will be provided but all other gear is not included. Registration required.
Stocking Stuffer Sundays
Sundays • 7 am - 6 pm
Special deals and discounts every Sunday in December!
New Year’s Sunrise Dive
Saturday, 1 January 2023 • 6 am Celebrate “hatsuhinode,” the first sunrise of the year by watching the sunrise from beneath the water. New Year’s in Okinawa is a time for “ousouji,” year-end cleaning, so set your intentions and dive below the waves to be renewed under the light of the first
sunrise of the year! Scuba Santa is coming to town! Kadena Aquatics & Kadena Marina will host an underwater photo opportunity at the heated Fairchild Pool this holiday season. Bring your favorite swimsuit and get a unique photo taken with Scuba Santa and his helpers! Kadena Marina Dive Shop • 036-868-2228 Harbor • 036-868-2282 Bldg 3500 @KadenaFSSMarina
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Please join us for Shogun’s monthly car meet! Follow @ShogunAutoCareCenter for more details Saturday, 17 December • 6 - 10 pm Chibana Golf Course parking lot 9 pm • Best Christmas-themed vehicle contest* *Must be present to win. Best Christmas-themed vehicle will win a prize! CYCLES & CARS Shogun Auto Care Center 966-7356 | 036-868-2221
All Month Long!
Our Biggest SALE of the year is here! For all the support you’ve given us in 2022, you can enjoy huge savings and discounts as our holiday gift for you. Spend more, save more! Every $25 you spend, get $5 off your purchase.
Ceramics Studio
Seasonal sale! 20% off seasonal bisques.
Wood Shop
50% off monthly fee for DIY time! Pay $30 instead of $60!
Frame Shop 20% off holiday photo frames.
Graphics Shop
Ornament sale: Buy 3 get 1 free! Get bulk discount on our engraved wood ornaments! They make a great squadron gift or a gift to send back home to loved ones.
Sales cannot be combined.
ARTS & CRAFTS Arts & Crafts 966-7347 | Bldg 435 @KadenaArtsAndCrafts
SALE End of Year
As the year-end is quickly approaching, it’s
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Thursday, 29 December - Saturday, 31 December New Year: Sunday, 1 January - Tuesday, 3 January 2023 Please be advised, if the holiday falls on your regular scheduled off, your day off will be temporarily changed to another day. However, it can’t be applied from 30 December to 3 January. If you are scheduled to work during the holidays, please coordinate with your supervisor. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kadena JN EMR section at Bldg 721.
「あじまー」とは、沖縄の方言で「交差点」を意味し ます。このぺージが私達 18th FSS と嘉手納基地 の日本人の皆様との交流の場となることを願い、嘉 手納基地に関するさまざまな情報を日本語で提供 していく予定です。ご意見ご感想お待ちしています: marketing@kadenafss.com Military & Family Readiness Center 金城かおり Email:kaori.mccarthy.jp@us.af.mil Tel:634-3366 / 7521 日本語を習得したい外国人と一緒に英会話の練 習をしてみませんか?テキストなどは使用せず に会話形式で気軽に参加できるグループです。 嘉手納基地へアクセスできる方はどなたでも参 加できます。 毎週木曜日の午後4時半から6時半まで、嘉手 納基地のMilitary & Family Readiness Center (建物番号220) で開催しています。おひとりでも お気軽にご参加ください。 日英会話 サークル *参加希望の方は下記のサイト又は QRコードからサインアップして下さい。 https://tockify.com/kadenamfrc/pinboard Hello! はじめまして! お元気 ですか? Nice to meet you! MLC/IHA employees,
MLC/IHAの従業員の皆様へ いよいよ年の瀬も迫っています。そろそろ、年末年始の計画を立てる時期です! 年末休暇:2022年12月29日(木)から2022年12月31日(土) 年始休暇:2023年1月1日(日)から2023年1月3日(火) 祝日が従業員の通常の所定休日と重なる場合は、休日は別の日に一時的に変更されます が、12月30日から翌年1月3日まではそれが適用されません。もし、年末年始休暇期間に 勤務が予定された場合には、上司と調整して下さい。ご不明な点がございましたら、お気 軽にビルディング721の嘉手納人事部 日本人雇用労使関係調整課までご連絡ください。 Kadena Civilian Personnel Office, JN Personnel Section VENTURE | KADENAFSS.COM 44
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カフェラテ(オフィサーズクラブ内) カノーリパンケーキ $7.95 カフェラテ(オフィサーズクラブ内) ノンニーノズミートボールサブ $9.95 エアーパワーカフェ グルメクラブサンド $9.50 ストライカーカフェ (エメリーレインズ ボーリングセンター) スモーキーハムサンド $7 バ二ヤンツリーピザ&グリル (シーリング コミュニティセンター内) ガーリックランチチキンピザ $17.95 シーサイドステーキ&シーフード (カデナマリーナ) シーフードウニプレート $16.95 12月のおすすめ メニュー! バスツアーガイド(添乗員) 大募集!! 未経験者でも安心!幅広い世代が現在活躍中!人 を喜ばせることが好きな方、英語のスキルアップを したい方は必見! 資 格:年齢・性別・経験・特に問いません。 勤務日:月2回以上~副業も可!相談に応じます。 給 与:面談の上、応相談させていただきます。 まずは、お問い合わせください。 kadenaitt@kadenafss.com (担当:上間) Japanese Bi-Cultural Marriage Workshop その他のお問合せは Military & Family Readiness Center 金城かおり TEL: 634-3366 Email: kaori.mccarthy.jp@us.af.mil •日本人配偶者の為の勉強会 • アメリカ文化の紹介 •軍に関するインフォメーション •ネットワーキングの構築 開催日:12月12日(月) 時間:午前9時から午後3時半まで 場所:ミリタリー&ファミリーレディネスセンター *対面式とオンラインの両方で開催します。 *対面式での参加者は現役空軍兵配偶者のみになります。 *全てのSOFA、日本人配偶者方がオンラインで参加でき ます。 参加申込は下記のURL又は QRコードからお願いします。 https://tockify.com/kadenamfrc/pinboard
© 2022 University of Maryland Global Campus ATTEND A NO–COST WEBINAR FIND YOUR NEXT SUCCESS AT UMGC ASIA Build a new future E a r n my degree Lea r n Japanese Protect my country Succeed again. Register to attend at asia.umgc.edu/webinars or scan the QR code below Paid Advertisement Paid Ad. No federal endorsement of advertiser intended. A Special Offer for Military Personnel Please show your Military ID at check-in and receive our gift MEET SANTA on December 24th & 25th 2022/10/01 10:23:42 VENTURE | KADENAFSS.COM 46
Navigating Federal Employment
Resume writing, searching, and interviewing
Monday, 5 December • 9 - 11 am
Kadena M&FRC
We provide a deep dive into writing a federal resume and understanding federal employment. You will learn the most recent updates to federal resumes and best practices for conducting a federal job search. There will also be specific information for navigating federal employment in the local area.
Beginner English Class
Wednesday, 7 December • 9 - 11 am
Kadena M&FRC Learn basic English and proactive conversation.
Art of Acing the Interview
Wednesday, 14 December • 9 - 11 am
Kadena M&FRC
Get the opportunity to gain knowledge and interactive skill building through practice. Class will discuss common mistakes, best practices for preparing, and confidence while answering difficult questions.
Attire: Appropriate interview attire (business casual)
Register for M&FRC classes at www.tockify.com/kadenamfrc/ pinboard
Business English
Wednesdays • 4:30 - 6 pm
Kadena M&FRC • Start time 4:45 pm
Foreign spouses and local national employees, you will learn how to write business emails, prepositional phrases, and fun idioms.
English & Japanese Language Exchange Group
Thursdays • 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Kadena M&FRC
Do you want learn Japanese? Come join the group! We do language and culture exchange between U.S. and Japan. We also have a beginner Japanese class for those who want to learn basic Japanese before joining the conversation group.
Kadena M&FRC, Building
Friday, 9 December • 9 - 11:30 am
Kadena M&FRC
For more information on our language classes, please contact Kaori Kinjo at kaori.mccarthy.jp@us.af.mil.
Workshop for EFMP and Deployed Affected Families
Santa’s
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Military & Family Readiness Center 634-3366 | Bldg 220 M&FRC
Join Santa and his elves as we bask in the holiday spirit and take a picture with Santa. Time slot sign-ups will be provided to all EFMP
Deployed Affected families. Call 6343366 or email 18FSS.FSH.EFMP-FSOrg@ us.af.mil for more information.
220 Call 634-3366 to schedule a one-on-one appointment with a member of the Personal Financial Management Team if you have questions about the following:
F inancial Management Topics •MyVector Financial •Touchpoints •First Duty Station for Officers (completed as an in-seat
Sign-up via
•Birth of First/New Child •Continuation Pay •Divorce •Marriage •Permanent Change of Station •Promotion •Vests in TSP Other areas of assistance include: •Student Loans •Financial Planning (budget/spend plan) •Debt Reduction •Major Purchase(s) •Investing/TSP/BRS
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SCHILLING COMMUNITY CENTER Schilling Community Center 634-1387 | Bldg 455 @KadenaCommunityCenter CLASSES Driver’s Education Monthly classes for active duty, teens, and first-time adults. Register at the front desk or call for more details. KUMON (Math/Japanese) Ages 4 & over See front desk for more information and class schedule. SERVICES Cyber Café Free use of CAC-enabled computers; nominal fee for faxing and printing. Game Room Free and open to everyone ages 18 and over or children accompanied by an adult. Room Reservations First come, first served at the front desk. $25 • 1 hr | $50 • 3 hrs | $40 • 2 hrs $25+ • Extra hrs 3rd Tuesday of the Month 5 - 7 pm Registration Required • Supplies Provided Costumes Encouraged Sponsored in part by: No federal endorsement of sponsor intended. Register via Webtrac beginning on the 1st day of the month at 10 am. Ex: January registration will begin on 1 January at 10 am. Card Prices (starting January 2023) $8 • Expert Level (playing 3 cards at once) $5 • Beginner Level (plays one card at a time) Film Fridays 2023 Schedule Movie starts at sunset Catch a free movie in the Schilling Garden under the gorgeous Okinawa sky! Don’t forget your lawn chairs and blankets! Jan 13 • “Night at the Museum” Feb 10 • “Ratatouille“ Mar 10 • “The Incredibles“ Apr 14 • “Wall-E“ May 12 • “The Spongebob Squarepants Movie“ Jun 9 • “Detective Pikachu“ Jul 14 • “Kung Fu Panda“ Aug 11 • “Toy Story“ Sep 8 • “Big Hero 6“ Free snacks and drinks (while supplies last) Subject to change Sponsored in part by: No federal endorsement of sponsor intended. Jan 17 • Harry Potter Feb 21 • Disney Mar 21 • Super Heroes Apr 18 • Super Mario May 16 • Star Wars Jun 20 • Pokémon Jul 18 • Harry Potter Aug 15 • Disney Sep 19 • Super Heroes Oct 17 • Halloween Nov 21 • Star Wars Dec 19 • Ugly Holiday Sweater
Register: 1 - 28 Jan Live event: 4 Feb All trademarks are the property of their prospective owner. Sponsored in part by: No federal endorsement of sponsor intended. Eligibility: U.S. Military Active Duty Personnel, DoD Civilians, Veterans & Retirees, and Dependents ages 13+ assigned to Okinawa, Japan Military Installations SAT, 4 FEB 2023 • NOON - 6 PM SCHILLING COMMUNITY CENTER ALL GAME PLAY WILL OCCUR IN PERSON ON 4 FEBRUARY FAMILY VENTURE | KADENAFSS.COM 49
Upcoming PME Courses
CMSA-CLC: 23 C • 5 - 16 December
Have you recently completed your EJPME (previously SEJPME)? Send a copy of your certificate to kadena. pmemanagementoffice@us.af.mil to have it updated in your records!
Face to
Face TA
Brief for First-Time TA Users
7 & 21 December • 11 am - 12 pm
Kadena Education & Training Office, 3rd floor Register in AFVEC → Ed Center info banner on right → Ed Center Events
DoD SkillBridge Briefing
Friday, 9 December • 11 am
Kadena Education & Training office, 3rd floor Room 332 Register in AFVEC → Ed Center info banner on right → Ed Center Events SkillBridge
Did you know that CCAF recently added an option to request official CCAF transcripts electronically through Parchment? For a small fee, you can now send official CCAF transcripts to your school in a fraction of the time. To make a request, visit this link: https://www. parchment.com/u/registration/32882/institution. Contact information for on-base schools: ERAU / 634-5083 / Kadena.campus@erau.edu Troy University / 634-7464 / kadena@troy.edu UMGC / 634-2206 / Kadena-asia@umgc.edu
Upcoming AFOQT Dates
December 2022 & 10 January 2023 To sign up for the
or
please send an
Education & Training 643-1500 | Bldg 59 Located on the third floor Education&Training with Santa Story Time Tuesday, 13 December • 3 - 4 pm Come listen to Santa read “The Night Before Christmas.” Due to limited space, only one caregiver per child are allowed. Check in at the front desk 15 minutes prior to the start of the event. Check out our Facebook page for other holiday events in December! https://www.facebook.com/KadenaLibrary Special Holiday Hours: 19 Dec - 4 Jan 2023 10 am - 6 pm Closures 25 & 26 Dec • Christmas Day 1 & 2 Jan 2023 • New Year’s Day Kadena Library 634-1502 | Bldg 451 Mon - Wed: 10 am - 8 pm Thu - Sun: 10 am - 6 pm
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Membership Appreciation Friday, 2 December • Members only Ryuku Golden Kings Game Saturday, 10 December Members only Teen Center • 634-8443 | Bldg 439 TEEN CENTER 1 - 16 December • Members only Keystone Club presents the 12 Days of Holiday Giveaways, 1 - 16 December (excluding weekends). Each day, a Teen Center member will be selected for a prize. Must be present to win. 12 Days of Holiday Giveaways 12 Days of Holiday Giveaways Saturday, 10 December Schilling Community Center See your child’s instructor for the performance schedule Youth Center 634-0500 | Bldg 1849 Youth Center Saturday, 17 December • Keystone Theater See your child’s instructor for the performance schedule FAMILY VENTURE | KADENAFSS.COM 51
Our School Age Care programs offer a chance for your child to explore his or her individual interests by empowering them to make responsible, personal choices. Our trained staff takes pride in offering a variety of Boys and Girls Clubs of America (B&GCA) and 4-H programming. Both School Age Care locations offer clubs and environments centered on the interests of the children. Kadena’s Himawari SAC 632-0202 • Bldg 439 Across from Base Library For more information about the programs, please call Shima No Ko SAC or Himawari SAC or go to MilitaryChildCare.com. Shima No Ko SAC 634-1314 • Bldg 4081 Just before Gate 3 Winter Break Care starts Monday, 19 December Please register through https://militarychildcare.csd.disa.mil/mccf/ui VENTURE | KADENAFSS.COM 52 FAMILY
Family Child Care provides a safe and developmentally appropriate alternative to center-based child care so parents can focus 100% on the Kadena mission. Licensed FCC providers offer high-standard care in a home environment for six-week to 12-year-old children full time, part time, hourly, and for Extended Duty.
Need a Family Child Care Provider?
Go to MilitaryChildCare.com to search for providers on Kadena AB.
Deployment Care
Deployment / Remote Assignment Child Care Support allows families 16 hours for pre-deployment, 16 hours each month during deployment / remote assignment, and 16 hours post deployment. AF FCC Deployment Child Care Support may be used once the member has orders and ends 60 days upon return from deployment. AF FCC Remote Assignment Child Care may be used each month the member is on remote assignment.
Eligibility requirements:
•Active duty or Reserve/Guard in active status
•Assigned to, living on, or working on Kadena AB
•Deployed in support of a contingency operation
• Deployed for a minimum of 30 calendar days or personnel who routinely deploy on a short-term basis (cumulative of 30 days in a six-month period)
Please contact the Community Child Care Coordinator at DSN 634-0514 for more information.
Child
Family
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Child
FAMILY CHILD CARE MilitaryChildCare.com
Visit MilitaryChildCare.com to register your child for AF Child Development Centers, School Age Care, or Family
Care on Kadena AB in four easy steps: 1.Create Family Profile 2.Search and Request Care 3.Manage Requests 4.Update Profile
Now Taking New Enrollment!
Fur-fill your pet’s wish list with Karing Kennels this holiday season! Stop by to shop our festive collection, and find that special gift for your furry friend! Karing Kennels Boarding Facility 966-7339 036-868-2235 | Bldg 4065 Email: karingkennels@kadenafss.com VENTURE | KADENAFSS.COM 54
www.okinawafinance.com info@akkogyo.com @akkogyookinawa Located across Kadena Air Base Gate 1, above FamilyMart Mon - Fri: 0900 - 1800 +81 098-894-3027 Paid ad. No federal endorsement of advertiser intended. LOOKING TO PURCHASE A CAR OR MOTORCYCLE? IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE? Special order service to help purchase your dream car from anywhere in Japan! No credit check required Purchase from dealership or private seller Multiple options for easy, automatic payments Contracts can be as short as 6 months & up to 36 months Call or E-mail for inquiries and quick estimates AK KOGYO IS HERE TO HELP!
Holiday Hours
Saturday, 24 December • 10 am - 3 pm Monday, 26 December • Closed Tuesday, 27 December • Family Day Saturday, 31 December • 10 am - 3 pm
Post
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| Building 160 Retail Ground Saturday, 5 November First Class Mail Saturday, 10 December Expedited Mail Thursday, 15 December Ship your packages by the dates below to ensure your mail arrives in time for the holidays!
Office
634-4458
Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope, and get a response.
Santa’s Mailbag 2827 Flight Line Ave. Suite 100B 354th OSS/OSW Eielson AFB AK 99702-1520 Note: Send a letter to Santa!
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Holiday Hours FSS
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Marina Stocking Stuffer Sundays
O Club Champagne Brunch: 9:30 am - 2 pm |E Club Kazoku Place Sunday Breakfast 8 am - 2 pm |Hanabi’s Roczam Sundays, 7 - 9 pm
|O Club Barrio Fiesta 11 am - 1:30 pm |E Club Kazoku Place BBQ Rib Night Special |Emery Lanes Single Airman Bowl Free Mondays |E Club Hanabi’s Monday Night NFL Replay 7 pm - Close |E Club $500 Night Bingo Mondays, 7 pm
E Club Kazoku Place Members Only Two for One Special: Tuesdays, 4 - 9 pm
Emery Lanes Kids Eat Free Tuesdays: 5 - 8:30 pm
E Club Hanabi’s Smartphone Trivia Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm
|O Club Weekday Lunch Fare: 11 am - 1:30 pm |Library Storytime with Santa: 3 - 4 pm |E Club Kazoku Place Members Only Two for One Special: Tuesdays |Emery Lanes Kids Eat Free Tuesdays: 5 - 8:30 pm |E Club Hanabi’s Smartphone Trivia
Days of FSS
M&FRC Beginner English Class: 9 - 11 am
ODR Hiking Indy Jones 9 am - 1 pm
Education & Training Face to Face TA Brief
E Club Kazoku Place Wednesday Kids Night Special: 4 - 9 pm
Hanabi’s
|M&FRC Art of Acing the Interview: 9 - 11 am
|E Club Kazoku Place Wednesday Kids Night Special: 4 - 9 pm
|M&FRC Business English Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6 pm
|E Club Hanabi’s Country Line Dance Lessons Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm
|M&FRC English & Japanese Language Exchange Group Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:30 pm |O Club Weekday Lunch Fare: 11 am - 1:30 pm
Schilling Film Fridays 5 - 9 pm (special Thursday showing)
E Club Hanabi’s Karaoke Night Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm
|E Club National Cupcake Day at Daily Grind
|O Club Weekday Lunch Fare: 11 am - 1:30 pm
M&FRC English & Japanese Language Exchange Group Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
E Club Hanabi’s Karaoke Night Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm
|E Club Kazoku Place Statehood Admission Day 7 - 10:30 am |Education & Training DoD SkillBridge Briefing: 11 am |O Club Weekly Friday Social Hour: 5 - 7 pm |E Club Rocker Lounge Weekly Friday Social Hour |E Club Hanabi’s Live DJ 9 pm - 2 am
|ODR “EXTREME ADVENTURE” CYCLING & HIKING MT. KATSUU 8 am - 3 pm |AQUATICS & MARINA UNDERWATER PHOTOS WITH SANTA 10 am - 2 pm
Teen Center Ryukyu Golden Kings Game
|ODR Hiking Mt. Sankaku 9 am - 1 pm |O Club Weekday Lunch Fare: 11 am - 1:30 pm |E Club Rocker Lounge Weekly Friday Social Hour: 5 - 7 pm
O Club Weekly Friday Social Hour: 5 - 7 pm
E Club Hanabi’s Live DJ 9 pm - 2 am
ODR Chibana Flea Market
CHIBANA GOLF COURSE JR. GOLF SCRAMBLE: 8 am
ODR Hiking Tamatsuji 8 am - 2 pm
SPORTS & FITNESS COMPLEX 5K JINGLE JOG 8 am
Marina Set Sail with Santa 10 am - 2 pm
SHOGUN AUTO CARE CYCLES & CARS: 6 - 10 pm
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Lanes Pro Shop
Sale 1 - 24 Dec
Kadena Clubs Membership Holiday Stocking Giveaway!
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Club Rocker Lounge
Friday Social Hour
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Club Weekly Friday
Hour: 5 - 7 pm
CLUB UGLY SWEATER NIGHT: 7 pm - 2 am
Club Hanabi’s Live DJ 9 pm - 2 am
Chibana Flea Market
Hiking, Cycling, & Camping at Okuma
Banyan Tree Golf Course
Cup Finale
Sports & Fitness Complex
of Year Spin-a-thon: 8 - 10 am
TINSEL TOWN AT SCHILLING: 2 PM
Club $750 Night Bingo
Chibana Flea
Hiking, Cycling, & Camping at Okuma
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Emery Lanes Single Airman Bowl Free Mondays
Club Kazoku Place
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Club Hanabi’s Monday
Club $500 Night Bingo |Schilling Picnic with Parents: 11 am - 2 pm
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FACILITY PHONE NUMBERS & HOURS OF OPERATION
Kadena Officers’ Club Bldg. 313
Customer Service
Kadena: 966-7409 JP: 036-868-2203
Mon - Thu 8 am - 10 pm
Fri 8 am - Midnight Sat 8 am - Midnight Sun 8 am - 10 pm
Game Room
Mon - Wed 6:30 am - 10 pm
Thu 9 am - 10 pm
Fri 6:30 am - 2 am
Sat 7:30 am - Midnight Sun 6:30 am - 10 pm
Café Latte
Kadena: 966-7416 JP: 036-868-2205
Mon - Thu 6:30 am - 10 pm
Fri & Sat 6:30 am - Midnight Sun 2 - 10 pm
Holidays & Family Days 6:30 am - 10 pm
Weekender Lounge
Sun - Thu, & Family Days Closed
Fri 5 pm - 2 am
Sat 5 pm - Midnight
Daily Lunch Buffet
Mon - Fri 11 am - 1:30 pm
Sunday Champagne Brunch 9:30 am - 2 pm
Family Days Closed
Barber Shop
Mon - Sat 9 am - 5 pm
Sun Closed
Rocker Enlisted Club Complex Bldg. 622
Kadena: 966-7372 JP: 036-868-2207
Customer Service
Mon - Sun 9 am - 9 pm
Kazoku Place
Kadena: 966-7380 JP: 036-868-2227
Mon - Thu Breakfast/Lunch 6 am - 2 pm Dinner 4 - 9 pm
Fri Breakfast/Lunch 6 am - 2 pm Dinner 4 - 9:30 pm
Sat Breakfast/Lunch 7 am - 2 pm Dinner 4 - 9:30 pm
Sun Breakfast/Lunch 8 am - 2 pm Dinner 4 - 9 pm
Holidays & Breakfast/Lunch 7 am - 2 pm
Family Days Dinner 4 - 9:30 pm
Hanabi’s Restaurant & Bar
Sun - Thu 11 am - 10 pm
Fri & Sat 11 am - 2 am
Catering Kadena: 966-7408 JP: 036-868-2203
SERVICES
Civilian Personnel Section Bldg. 721A
Kadena: 634-2228
Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Family Days Closed
Education & Training Center Bldg. 59
Customer Service
Kadena: 634-1500
Base Training Kadena: 634-7756
Formal Training Kadena: 632-8830
Civilian Training Kadena: 634-5940
Military Testing Kadena: 634-1500
Voluntary Education Testing Kadena: 634-1500
Hours are all the same for above offices.
Mon - Thu 7:30 am - 4 pm
Fri 7:30 am - Noon
Closed on family days & down days
Karing Kennels
Boarding Facility Bldg. 4065
Kadena: 966-7339 JP: 036-868-2235
Daily 10 am - 6 pm
Pet Adoption Facility Bldg. 54300
Kadena: 966-7338 JP: 036-868-2234
Thu - Sun 10 am - 6 pm
Mon - Wed Closed
Laundry & Dry Cleaning
Kadena Bldg. 612
Unless noted otherwise: Holidays • Closed | Family Days
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sat Appointments only Daily Grind Mon - Fri 6 am - 9 pm Sat & Sun 7 am - 9 pm
Holidays & Family Days 7 am - 9 pm
Game Room
Sun -Mon, Wed - Fri 7 am - Midnight
Tue 9 am - 2 am Sat 7 am - 2 am
AirPower Café Bldg. 3522 Kadena: 966-7405 JP: 036-868-2208 Mon - Fri 6 am - 2 pm
Sat, Sun, Holidays, & Family Days Closed
Banyan Tree Pizza & Grill Bldg. 455 Kadena: 966-7426 JP: 036-868-2212 Sun - Thu 11 am - 10 pm Fri - Sat 11 am - Midnight Holidays Regular hours Delivery Kadena: 966-7375 JP: 036-868-2274
Go to https://kadenabanyantree.alohaorderonline.com/ to order online
Sun - Thu 4 pm - 10 pm
Fri - Sat 4 pm - Midnight
Chili’s Grill & Bar Bldg. 105 Kadena: 966-7359 010-1512-672-7359 Daily 11 am - 10 pm Holidays Regular hours Chili’s Delivery/ To-Go Bldg. 337 Delivery Kadena: 966-7366 JP: 036-868-2210 Daily 11 am - 10 pm To-Go Kadena: 966-7360 JP: 036-868-2209
Food Truck & Catering Kadena: 966-7359 010-1512-672-7359
Chippers at Chibana Golf Course Bldg. 55061 Kadena: 966-7367 JP: 036-868-2368
Mon - Thu 7 am - 8 pm Fri 7 am - 10 pm Sat 6 am - 10 pm Sun 6 am - 8 pm
Dining Facilities
Johnson Bldg. 843 Kadena: 634-4494 Mon - Thu Breakfast 6 am - 8:30 am Lunch 11 am - 1:30 pm
Kadena: 634-0443
Mon - Fri 8 am - 5 pm
Sat, Sun, & Holidays Closed Kinser Bldg. 706 Kinser: 637-1267 JP: 090-6866-1517
Mon - Fri 7 am - 4 pm
Dinner 4:30 pm - 7 pm
Midnight Meal 10 pm - 1 am
Fri Breakfast 6 - 8:30 am
Lunch 11 am - 1:30 pm
Dinner 4:30 pm - 7 pm
No Midnight Meal
Family Days Closed
Flight Kitchen Kadena: 634-4418
Mon - Fri 24 hours
Sat & Sun On call
Marshall Bldg. 178 Kadena: 634-1900
Mon - Fri Breakfast 5:30 - 8 am
Lunch 10:30 am - 1 pm Dinner 4 - 7:30 pm
Midnight Meal 10 pm - 12:30 am Sat, Sun, Holidays, & down days
Brunch 6:30 am - 1 pm Dinner 4 - 7 pm
Midnight Meal 10 pm - 12:30 am
It’s Just Wings Bldg. 337 Kadena: 966-7250 JP: 036-868-2258
Mon - Sun 11 am - 10 pm
Go to https://widget.paymytab.com/usaf-it-just-wings.html
Ramen Bowl at Emery Lanes Bldg. 113 Kadena: 966-7303 JP: 036-868-2225
Mon - Thu 11 am - 9 pm
Fri & Sat 11 am - 11 pm
Sun & Holidays Noon - 7 pm
Seaside Steak & Seafood Bldg. 3629A Kadena: 966-7401 JP: 036-868-2213
Mon Closed Tue - Thu 11 am - 9 pm
Fri 11 am - 10 pm Sat 9 am - 10 pm Sun 9 am - 9 pm
Holidays Regular hours Weekend Brunch ends at 3 pm
Strikers Café at Emery Lanes Bldg. 113 Kadena: 966-7303 JP: 036-868-2225
Mon - Thu 10 am - 9:30 pm
Fri & Sat 10 am - 11:30 pm
Sun & Holidays Noon - 7:30 pm
Tee House Restaurant Bldg. 11 Kadena: 966-7429 JP: 036-868-2214 Mon - Fri 6 am - 3 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays 6 am - 5 pm
appt only. Please make an appt. via RAPIDS by visiting https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/self_service/rapids/ unauthenticated?execution=e1s1
NAF Human Resources Office Bldg. 723
Kadena: 634-2330
Mon - Wed & Fri 8 am - 4 pm
Manpower & Organization
Bldg. 106 Kadena: 634-4865
Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Family Days Closed
Thu 8 am - 1 pm
Family Days Closed www.usajobs.gov
Post Office
Bldg. 160
McDaniel Center
Bldg. 3445 Kadena: 632-7829
Family Days Closed
Military & Family Readiness Center Bldg. 220 Kadena: 634-3366
Mon - Fri 8 am - 5 pm
Closed at noon on the last Friday of every month
Military Personnel Section Bldg. 721B Kadena: 634-8978
Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Mon - Fri (ID walk-ins only) 6:30 - 7:30 am 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Federal Holidays & Family Days Closed
Closed at noon the 3rd Thursday of Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec *CAC/dependant/civilian/retiree cards are issued by
Kadena: 634-4458
Parcel Pickup
Mon - Fri 10 am - 5:30 pm
Sat 10 am - 3 pm
Family Days 10 am - 3 pm
Finance Section
Thu - Fri 10 am - 5 pm
Sat 10 am - 3 pm
Mon - Wed Closed
Last duty day of each month Closes at noon
Customer Service
Mon - Fri 10 am - 6 pm
Shogun Inn
Bldg. 332
Kadena: 632-1010 JP: 098-962-1010
Open 24-hours a day, seven days a week
CLUBS & DINING
•Open regular hours
To call any 634-, 632- or 966- DSN number from a cellphone, dial 098-938-1111, wait for the dial tone, and then dial the listed number.
Aero Club & Flight Training Center Bldg. 455
Flight training seven days a week. JP: 080-6493-6299
Customer Service
Mon, Wed, & Fri 10 am - 6 pm
Arts & Crafts Center Bldg. 435
Kadena: 966-7347 JP: 036-868-2216
Daily 10 am - 6 pm
Ceramics Studio
Kadena: 966-7351 JP: 036-868-2220
Mon & Tue Closed
Wed - Sun 10 am - 6 pm
Frame Shop
Kadena: 966-7353 JP: 036-868-2218
Daily 10 am - 6 pm
Graphics Shop
Kadena: 966-7352 JP: 036-868-2217
Mon - Fri 10 am - 6 pm
Party Place
Daily 10 am - 6 pm
Wood Shop
Kadena: 966-7349 JP: 036-868-2219
Mon Closed Tue & Thu Noon - 8 pm
Wed Noon - 5 pm
Fri - Sun 10 am - 6 pm
Banyan Tree Golf Course Bldg. 12
Open on regular hours on holidays.
Kadena: 966-7321 JP: 036-868-2223
Pro Shop
Wed - Mon 5:30 am - 7 pm
Tue 9 am - 7 pm
Golf Course
Wed - Mon Sunrise - Dusk
Tue Noon - Dusk
Driving Range
Mon 6 am - 6 pm
1st & 3rd Tue 8 am - 7:30 pm
2nd & 4th Tue 6 am - 7:30 pm
Wed - Sun 6 am - 7:30 pm
Owari Lounge Closed
Chibana Golf Course Bldg. 55061
Open on regular hours on holidays.
Kadena: 966-7327 JP: 036-868-2224
Pro Shop
Daily 6 am - 7 pm
Driving Range
Daily except Tue 6 am - 6:30 pm
Tue 9 am - 6:30 pm
Game Room Hours
Mon - Fri 7 am - 9 pm
Sat - Sun 6:30 am - 7:30 pm
Holidays 7 am - 9 pm
YOUTH & TEEN
Child Care Referral
Kadena: 632-7693
Bldg. 439
Mon - Fri 9 am - 3 pm
Child Development Centers
Closed on family days.
Wakaba Bldg. 132
Kadena: 632-7420
Mon - Fri 7 am - 5 pm
Niko Niko Bldg. 334
Kadena: 634-5263
Mon - Fri 7 am - 5 pm
Family Child Care Bldg. 1850
Closed on family days.
Kadena: 634-0514
Mon - Fri 8 am - 5 pm
Parent Assistance
Mon - Fri 8 am - 9 am
School Age Care
Closed on family days.
Himawari School Age Care Bldg. 439
Kadena: 632-0202
Mon - Fri 6:30 am - 5:30 pm
Shima No Ko School Age Care Bldg. 4081
Emery Lanes Bowling Center Bldg. 113
Kadena: 966-7303
JP: 036-868-2225
Mon - Thu 10 am - 10 pm
Fri & Sat 10 am - Midnight
Sun & Holidays Noon - 8 pm
Fitness & Sports Complex
Habu Fitness Center Bldg. 499
Kadena: 634-3866
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Manned 8 am - 5 pm
Risner Fitness Center Bldg. 109 Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Manned 5 am - 10 pm Kadena: 634-5128
RisN’ Shine Mon - Fri 7 am - 8 pm
Sat 7 am - 1 pm
Sun Closed Massage Therapy Kadena: 634-5129
Daily 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Kadena Sports Pro Shop Bldg. 109 Kadena: 966-7431 JP: 036-868-2230
Mon - Fri 9 am - 6 pm Sat & Sun Closed
Information, Tickets, & Travel Bldg. 455 Kadena: 966-7333 JP: 036-868-2226 Mon - Fri 10 am - 5 pm
Sat & Family Days 10 am - 2 pm
Sun & Holidays Closed
In-House Travel Agency Kadena: 966-7437 JP: 036-868-2266
Mon - Fri 10 am - 5 pm (Lunch 1 - 2 pm) Family Days 10 am - 2 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays Closed
Library Bldg. 451 Kadena: 634-1502
Mon - Wed 10 am - 8 pm Thu - Sun 10 am - 6 pm
Marina One mile north of Kadena Gate 1 Kadena: 966-7345 JP: 036-868-2228 Dive Shop
Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri 10 am - 6 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays 7 am - 6 pm Wed Closed Harbor Kadena: 966-7282 JP: 036-868-2282 Mon, Tue, Thu - Sun & Holidays 8 am - 5 pm Wed Closed
Okuma Beach Located 51 miles north of Kadena off Route 58. Open on regular hours on holidays.
Kadena: 634-1314
Mon - Fri 6:30 am - 5:30 pm
School Liaison Office Bldg. 99 Kadena: 634-2231 JP: 080-6489-8617
Mon - Fri 8 am - 5 pm
Teen Center
Closed on Sundays & family days.
Kadena: 634-8443
Recreation (School days)
Mon & Wed - Fri 2 - 6 pm
Tue 1 - 6 pm
Sat & Sun Closed
Bldg. 439
Reservation Desk 631-1991/1992
JP: 098-962-1991/1992 Daily 8 am - 5 pm
Surfside Grill & Bar 631-1805
JP: 098-962-1805
Breakfast 8 am - 10 am Afternoon 11 am - 9 pm (last order 8:30 pm)
Okuma Outdoor Recreation 631-1815 Bldg. 121 Daily 9 am - 5 pm
Outdoor Recreation Bldg. 614 Kadena: 966-7343 JP: 036-868-2229
Rental Equipment
Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri 10 am - 6 pm
Sat & Sun 8 am - 3 pm
Wed & Holidays Closed Reservation for Flea Market & Parks Kadena: 966-7343 JP: 036-868-2229
Paintball Kadena: 966-7343 JP: 036-868-2229
Paintball Rec Play Reservation only Kadena Aquatics Kadena: 634-6425
Beginning Tue, 11 Oct
Fairchild Pool
Mon - Fri 5 am - 7 pm
Sat, Sun, & Holidays 9 am - 1 pm
Hagerstrom Pool Closed
Schilling Community Center Bldg. 455 Kadena: 634-1387
Mon - Fri 7 am - 7 pm Sat 9 am - 5 pm
Sun & Holidays Closed Family Days 9 am - 2 pm Barber Shop (E Club) Mon - Sat 9 am - 6 pm
Shogun Auto Care Center Bldg. 1436 Repair Center Kadena: 966-7356 JP: 036-868-2232 Mon - Sat 8 am - 5 pm
U-Wrench-It & Parts Store Kadena: 966-7355 JP: 036-868-2221
Mon - Fri 8 am - 7 pm
Sat 8 am - 8 pm
Sun 10 am - 6 pm
Insurance Office Hours
Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm Sat 10 am - 2 pm Sun Closed
Unite Program Bldg. 721 Kadena: 632-7220 JP: 070-3802-8959
Mon - Sun Hours as applicable
No school & half days Noon - 6 pm
Front Desk
Mon - Fri 9:30 am - 6 pm
Sat & Sun Closed
Youth Sports & Fitness at Youth Center Bldg. 1849
Kadena: 634-0572
Office
Mon - Fri 10 am - 4:30 pm
Sat & Sun Closed
Summer Hours Noon - 6 pm
Recreation (No school & half days)
Mon - Fri Noon - 6 pm
Office
Mon - Fri 1 - 6 pm
Youth Center
Kadena: 634-0500
Rec Room
Mon, Wed - Fri 2 - 6 pm
Tue 1 - 6 pm
Sat & Sun Closed
Bldg. 1849
NON-FSS FACILITIES
Air Force Recruiting Service
DSN: 315-632-7835 Cell: 090-6868-3810
Army Veterinary Treatment Facility Bldg. 731 Kadena: 966-7593 JP: 036-868-2263
Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm
Wed 10 am - 4:30 pm Sat & Sun Closed
Last duty day of each month Closes at noon
RECREATION
Note: Hours are subject to change.
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