Improve your confidence, flexibility, fitness and strength at the Schilling Community Center. Classes are available for all ages and skill levels!
Kids Tuesday & Thursdays • 4:30 pm - 6 pm $40 • Per child, per month
Adult Beginners Tuesdays & Thursdays • 4:30 pm - 6 pm $50 • Per person, per month
Adult Advanced Tuesdays & Thursdays • 6 pm - 7:30 pm $30 • Per person, per month *Uniforms not included in the cost.
Schilling Community Center • 634-1387 | Building 455
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Kadena Library Arts & Crafts On the Cover: Marq Jackson, Devon Langford, and Stephen Duremdez Cover Photo by: Jana Byrn 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
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Okuma Beach Kadena ITT
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Risner Fitness Center
Risner Sports Pro Shop Auto Hobby
Account Executives Shayne Gatchalian Elizabeth Bryan Madisyn Beschi Ellen Ice Michaela Curry
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EDITOR’S NOTE Welcome to Venture Magazine! And just like that, June is gone and July is here! We can’t wait to celebrate the Fourth of July with all of the great activities and sales going on. If you’ve thought about adopting a furry friend from Karing Kennels, this is the time! Check out page 6 for more details. Okuma Beach will have fireworks on the 4th, so head up there to camp and enjoy the festivities. If you haven’t checked out the Alpha Warrior® Battle Rig at Risner Fitness Center, challenge yourself to something new just in time for the competition toward the end of the month. Keep logging your minutes for the Summer Reading Program and attend the fun classes they have for every age. The Youth Center and Teen Center have plenty of activities lined up for the summertime - head over and become a member to join in on the fun. This is the the perfect time to get out and enjoy the beauty this island has to offer!
Melissa Kowaluk Writer/Editor
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Space A Travel Friday • 6 July • 9 am - 10 am Register by Thursday, 5 July. This workshop provides information on how to travel using Space A to better plan that trip you want to take!
Japanese Cooking Demonstration and Tasting Friday • 20 July • 11 am - noon Register by Thursday, 19 July Interested in learning how to make Japanese cuisine? Take this class and learn how to do just that, plus enjoy your dish afterwards!
Heart Link Wednesday • 18 July • 9 am - 1 pm Register by Monday, 16 July. If you are new to the military spouse life, then this class is perfect for you! This half-day workshop increases spouse awareness of the Air Force mission, customs, traditions, protocols, and services. Breakfast and lunch are also provided.
Bundles for Babies Tuesday • 24 July • 9 am - 11:30 am Register by Friday, 20 July. New to being parents, this class is for you! Learn all about budgeting for your new bundle of joy from conception to college, and find out what support programs are available in your community.
Career Technical Training Track Tuesday & Wednesday • 24 & 25 July 9 am - 5 pm Register by Friday, 20 July. The class is designed specifically for our transitioning service members that are looking to pursue vocational/technical training and apprenticeships.
Transition Assistance Program GPS Schedule If you’ll soon be transitioning out of the military, we provide you with the tools necessary to succeed! 9 - 13 July 13 - 17 August 10 - 14 September
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with Karing Kennels! RED, WHITE, AND BLUE SALE • 1 - 3 JULY Make the most of America’s Independence Day and pick up some new items for your furry loved one. Draw a ball for discounts toward retail items. Red is 10% off, white is 15% off, and blue is 20% off. Excludes grooming, boarding, and Canine Caviar and Merrick foods.
Red, White, and Free Adoptions 28 June - 1 July Nothing is better than having an adventure buddy, so come by Karing Kennels and find a new friend! Whether its summer beach trips or an afternoon in they can be your partner in crime wherever you go. Check out the Karing Kennels adoption Facebook page for photos of our cute adoptable animals.
Karing Kennels Boarding Facility • 966-7339 • 036-868-2235 | Building 4065 6
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Whether you are looking for certified providers or want to open your own business, give Family Child Care a call!
We are always looking for providers to support the Expanded Child Care programs, as well as PCS and Volunteer Care. We are recruiting providers to care for children with special needs such as asthma, cerebral palsy, allergies and other impairments. Our certified providers offer care full and part time, on weekends, after school, by the hour, under subsidy and for extended duty. If you would like to join our team of providers, please contact Family Child Care at 634-0514 or visit building 1850 for more information!
Give Parents a Break
Parents’ Night Out
Give Parents a Break is designed to provide 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! Contact the participating facilities for more information. • Receive a referral from the A&FRC or speak with your commander or first sergeant. • Contact the Child Care Referral office at 632-7693 for reservations or more information.
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 for reservations or more information.
Saturday • 14 July • 5 pm - 9 pm Niko Niko CDC & Himawari SAC Ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Register by noon on Friday, 6 July.
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Saturday • 14 July • 5 pm - 9 pm Niko Niko CDC & Himawari SAC Ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Register by noon on Friday, 6 July.
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Churaumi Aquarium Thursday • 5 July • 9 am - 4 pm $25 • Ages 9 - 12 Registration required. Observe beautiful sea creatures and be entertained by one of the best dolphin shows in Okinawa at the Churaumi Aquarium.
Sweet Potato Factory Tuesday • 10 July • 9 am - 2 pm $20 • Ages 9 - 12 Registration required. Learn about the different foods made from purple sweet potatoes and make your own mini sweet potato pie.
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Roller Slide Park Tuesday • 3 July • 9:30 am - 3 pm $10 • Ages 9 - 12 Registration required. If you haven’t been to the roller slide park in Okinawa, you’re missing out! Feel the thrill and enjoy good times!
Okinawa World Thursday • 12 July 9 am - 4 pm $20 • Ages 9 - 12 Registration required. Head out to Okinawa World to learn about the Okinawan culture, eat some delicious food, and tour Habu Park. Adventure Camp 17 - 20 July • 9 am - 2 pm $135 • Ages 9 - 12 Registration required. Explore Fukugawa Falls, Okinawa World and Manza Resort at our Summer Adventure Camp. Take part in river trekking, bouldering, cave spelunking, and the great ocean park.
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Snorkeling with Whale Sharks Wednesday • 11 July 7:45 am - 11:30 am $90 • Ages 9 - 12 Registration required. Head out to Cape Zanpa and snorkel with the gentle giants of the ocean.
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Cooking Camp 9 - 13 July • 9 am - noon $25 • Ages 9 - 12 Registration required. Broaden your culinary horizons! Learn new recipes and share your own with others!
AF Missoula Theater Camp 9 - 14 July • 10 am - 2:15 pm $50 • Per person Register until filled. Immerse yourself in theater for the production of Beauty Lou and the Country Beast.
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Manza Beach Tuesday • 24 July • 9 am - 4 pm $40 • Ages 9 - 12 Registration required. See if you have what it takes to survive the water obstacles while enjoying a fun day at the beach.
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Pineapple & Tropical Park Thursday • 26 July • 9 am - 3 pm $15 • Ages 9 - 12 Registration required. Take a field trip to Pineapple Park and Tropical Park to learn about the wonderful fruits on Okinawa.
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Bowling at Emery Lanes 18 & 25 July • 1 pm - 4 pm $10 • Ages 9 - 12 Registration required. Improve your bowling skills while hanging out with friends!
AF Science Camp 30 July - 3 August • 9 am - noon $50 • Per person Register until filled. Blast off rockets at this awesome science camp! Play with science through series of experiments and learn about robotics, geology, astronomy, electricity, rockets, and more!
Walk to the Pool Fridays • July • 1 pm - 4 pm Ages 9 - 12 Registration required. Join us and spend a day at the pool, improve your swimming skills, and enjoy the Okinawan weather.
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Bios on the Hill Tuesday • 31 July • 9 am - 3 pm $25 • Ages 9 - 12 Registration required. Come and get a feel for nature, culture, and history as we tour Bios on the Hill and hop on the boat ride.
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Ice Skating Tuesday • 3 July • 1 pm - 5 pm $20 • Per person Register by Saturday, 30 June. Beat the heat with your friends at the Teen Center skating around the ice rink! Oki Splat Paintball Thursday • 5 July • 2:30 pm - 5 pm $35 • Per person Register by Wednesday, 4 July. Get colorful and battle it out in the paintball field with your Teen Center friends! Water Adventure Camp 9 - 10 July $70 • Per person Register by Friday, 6 July. Summertime is best spent in the water! Join the Teen Center and Outdoor Recreation in a fourday long camp of water activities. Enjoy paddle boarding, kayaking, and more! American Village Friday • 13 July • 11 am - 3 pm $10 • Per person Register by Wednesday, 11 July. Get out on a Friday for a day of shopping, food, and games with your friends as you explore American Village! Comprehensive Water Park Monday • 16 July • Noon - 4 pm $10 • Per Person Register by Friday, 13 July. Bask in the summer sun and have fun on the slides and lazy river at one of the most popular water parks on Okinawa!
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Dino Park Adventure Monday • 16 July • 9 am - 2 pm $15 • Per person Register by Friday, 13 July. Step back in time for a prehistoric adventure! Come venture into the Dino Park with us at the Teen Center. Beach Days 17 July • Hamahiga Beach 26 July • Araha Beach 31 July • Torii Beach 10 am - 3 pm Register by the day prior. It’s summer time! Soak up the sun at the beach with us and enjoy the water, the sand, and the beautiful views that accompany Okinawa’s beaches!
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Kokusai Street Wednesday • 18 July • 11 pm - 4 pm $20 • Per person Tour the endless markets of Kokusai Street in Naha. There is lots to see, eat, and shop!
Round One Friday • 20 July • Noon - 5 pm $30 • Per person Register by Wedneday, 18 July. Journey a 7-story arcade with your friends at the Teen Center and enjoy a full day of the many activities Round One has to offer. Don’t like claw machines? Go to the batting cages, play bubble soccer, or even race go carts! Don’t miss it!
Bowling Friday • 27 July • Noon - 3 pm $10 • Per person Register by Wednesday, 25 July. Be the first to make a strike! Show off your bowling skills against your friends and savor delicious food! Indoor Rock Climbing Monday • 30 July • Noon - 3 pm $15 • Per person Register by Friday, 27 July. Traverse the challenges of indoor rock climbing. Get pumped for a great work out as you strengthen your skills.
Cooking Camp 23 - 25 July • 1 pm - 3 pm $25 • Per person Register by Friday, 20 July. Learn how to cook up some great dishes from breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to some delicious desserts!
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SUMMER READ PRE-READERS Ages 5 & under
Baby Time Tuesdays • 10:30 am Ages 3 & under Join us for this gentle but fun introduction to reading. Library staff will model pre-literacy skills such as singing songs, learning fingerplays and nursery rhymes, and one-on-one reading for you with your child. Parents should expect to sit on the floor with their child and interact directly with them. There will be bouncing, bubbles, and bursts of laughter! Story Time Wednesdays • 10:30 am Ages 3 - 5 Launch your child’s love of reading with this energetic introduction to the world of books! Library staff will read books and lead in songs and silliness. Parents should expect to model good group behavior and manners. Anticipate being asked for “just one more” book to be added to your daily reading pile!
CHILDREN Ages 6 - 9
Exploration Station Saturday • 7 July • 10 am Come and explore the many different learning kits the Library has to offer. Let’s play and learn with Ozobots™, littleBits™, Snap Circuits™, and so much more! “X” Marks the Spot Thursday • 5 July • 10:30 am Ahoy there, matey! Let’s get piratical with “Treasure Island” and then create maps of our favorite fictional worlds. Worlds of Imagination Thursday • 12 July • 10:30 am Let your imagination take you places! “Journey to the Center of the Earth” will get our creative juices flowing as we create our own fantasy worlds. From the Deep Thursday • 19 July • 10:30 am There are amazing discoveries awaiting beneath the waves and “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” will allow us to be mental deep sea divers. Put on your flippers and let’s explore the deep! In the Science Lab Thursday • 26 July • 10:30 am What’s brewing in the Science Lab? Nothing sinister! We’ll read from “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” and then try out a science experiment of our own. As a special bonus we’ll have scratch-and-sniff stickers. Out of this World Thursday • 2 August • 10:30 am Twinkle, twinkle little…. alien? Reading from “The War of the Worlds” will take our imagination beyond the stars! We’ll create a coffee filter planet earth that we protect from an alien invasion.
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ART ATTACK Exploding Art Friday • 13 July Paint with Foam, Pop Rocks, or soda in this exciting art activity. Creating a beautiful piece of art doesn’t have to be hard! We walk you through the steps and make sure you leave with something you love.
GET YOUR GAME ON Play It Friday • 6 & 20 July Have you ever wanted to try a roleplaying game, but didn’t know where to start? This is for you! Not into RPGs, no worries! We will also have an assortment of card games and board games on hand for you to play. Tell it Friday • 27 July Are you itching to spin a tall tale? This week we’ll play some card games that involve story telling. In the mood for solo storytelling? We’ll have journals and story prompts to get you going. Paint It Friday • 3 August Ready to take your game up a level? This week we paint miniature gaming figures. Bring your own or pick from the library’s selection (while supplies last)! Prefer 2D tokens? We can help with that too!
Okinawa Military Community Writers Saturday • 14 & 28 July • 10:30 am Ages 18 & over Team up with your peers and develop your writing! Share feedback and bounce ideas off one another. Buy, Borrow, Bypass Book Club Wednesday • 18 July • 6:30 pm July’s theme is “Books Other People Made Me Read.” Dungeons & Dragons™ & More Sunday •14 & 29 July • 2 pm Join the Kadena Library’s ongoing Dungeons & Dragons™ campaign. We cater to the beginner player therefore this is your chance to try it out! The Library provides basic RPG supplies and a Dungeon Master. You provide your imagination! Writing for Non-Writers Thursday • 19 July • 11:30 am There is no better time to start writing than now. Come by and learn today! D&D™ Mini Thursday • 12 & 26 July • 11:30 am Intimidated by the larger Dungeons & Dragons™ group but still want to try the game out? This no commitment session of D&D™ is ideal for people who want to get a taste of what the game is like without committing to a longer session. Bach Off: Upcycled Art Monday • 30 July • 6 pm Join librarian and crafter Holly May, remix the stale portraits of composers hanging in the Library and create new artwork to brighten up the beige. The library will provide coloring, collage, and fiber arts supplies.
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Arts & Crafts paint splatter party
Art in the Park
Wednesday • 11 July 10 am, noon, and 2 pm $10 • Per person Come to Arts and Crafts for our Splatter Paint Party! Fill up squirt guns with paint and shoot them at your own personalized canvas. Make sure to wear clothes you will not mind getting dirty!
Kadena Marina Pavillion 1 Wednesday • 18 July 9 am - 11 am Register by Tuesday, 17 July. $10 • Ages 2 & over Splash in the ocean waves and create your very own art with bubbles. Make sure to bring sunscreen, water, and clothes that are paint and puddle safe!
Kadena Arts & Crafts • 966-7347 | Building 435
Private Pilot Ground School Get off the ground and explore the skies with the Kadena Aero Club!
This eight-week course teaches you the fundamentals of flight and aviation essentials. Nothing is quite as exciting as soaring through the skies of Okinawa and seeing the beauty of the island below you. Please call our office for pricing as this is subject to change.
Kadena Aero Club • 080-6493-6299 • DSN: 634-4207 | Located inside the Schilling Community Center 14 FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING PLEASE VISIT KADENAFSS.COM
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FISHING AT OKUMA BEACH
Wednesday • 4 July Celebrate the All-American way at Okuma Beach! Enjoy some classic American food at Surfside Grill & Bar like hot dogs, hamburgers, and more! There will be free live entertainment into the night; afterwards, head over to North Beach to watch the amazing display of fireworks light up across the sky!
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KID’S DISCO Every Saturday • 5 pm - 9 pm After a day at the beach why not finish off the evening dancing with your awesome kid(s). Fun for the whole family to enjoy!
LATIN NIGHT Saturday • 14 July • 9 pm - 1 am Ages 18 & over Enjoy Latin music, margarita specials, a live DJ and a delicious nacho bar!
Summertime is a season that is most-closely associated with fishing. Warm water, sunshine, and quiet makes for the perfect conditions to enjoy the sport - all of which you can find at Okuma. Ken-san, who has been working at Okuma for 20 years, loves fishing there. He has been fishing for almost his entire life and still really enjoys going out into the water. For him, it is more about taking the time to connect to nature and appreciate the beautiful surroundings than it is about having a large catch. If you follow his tips, you’ll be just as good! Always be safe and wear a life vest, sun protection, and bring enough bait! He explained you don’t need to be a professional - anyone can pick up the hobby and safely enjoy the relaxing atmosphere at Okuma Beach. Some may think that it is prohibited to fish - but if you follow the rules to stay safe, you’re in the clear. To learn more about fishing the seas at Okuma Beach, check out Ken-san’s video on the Kadena FSS Facebook page or YouTube channel!
Okuma Beach • 631-1990 |Located 50 miles north of Kadena Air Base
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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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Suite Room Special • Cottage and Family Plan
For details and reservations, call Kadena ITT at 966-7333.
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Ann u Emerald Beach Fireworks Tou al r! Saturday • 14 July $20 • Adults $12 • Ages 6 - 12 $5 • Ages 5 & under Fireworks are a tradition that everyone enjoys, and it marks the beginning of the summer season! Watch the night sky explode with 10,000 different fireworks; it will be a festival you won’t want to miss! Ann u Tou al r!
10,000 Eisa Dancers on Kokusai Street Sunday • 5 August • 1 pm - 7 pm $18 • Adults $10 • Ages 6 - 12 $5 • 5 & under This annual festival is one that you don’t want to miss. Watch as they beat their drums and dance with precision while going down Kokusai Street. This one of a kind parade is a sight to behold!
Looking for a unique gift to remind someone of beautiful Okinawa? Look no further! These one of a kind framed maps of Okinawa are only available for sale here and are the perfect keepsake. Stop by Kadena ITT to purchase yours today!
Kadena ITT Hot List
Become a Club member to receive special member only discounts and flash tour sales! Beijing Labor Day Weekend Prices start at $1900 | Register by Friday, 27 July. Go back in time with Kadena ITT to the ancient country of China. You’ll explore the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and more! All you need is your passport and to be ready for an adventure, Kadena ITT will take care of the rest! Kadena ITT • 966-7333 | Located inside the Schilling Community Center FOR OPEN POSITIONS, PLEASE VISIT NAFJOBS.ORG AND USAJOBS.GOV
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It takes a long time [to prepare], so it’s satisfying to see it through to the end Written By • Melissa Kowaluk Photo by • Jana byrn Have you ever attended Rockin’ the Block, Tinsel Town, or any of the other concerts the Schilling Community Center puts on? If so, you have benefitted from Mr. Hisashi Shimabukuro’s hard work. Mr. Shimabukuro, or Shima-san, is the Programs Specialist for Schilling and is responsible for a large portion of the backstage work that goes into putting large concerts together. He is from Okinawa City and has been working with FSS for almost 20 years. He began by working at the front desk for the Schilling, and since he had an eagerness to learn more about the sound systems and event set up, it was a natural progression for him. A few days prior to an event the stage is setup, the light and sound equipment is checked, and the layout of the event is determined. This is not just to provide a great event, but it is also to ensure everyone’s safety. Large events take at least six
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months worth of planning and they combine the skills of various staff at the Schilling, as well as coordinating with local vendors and base agencies. He explained that it feels great once the events occur successfully. “It takes a long time, so it’s satisfying to see it through to the end,” he said. Shima-san explained one of the longest processes is getting the permits for the fireworks, which we all look forward to enjoying during the summer. Shima-san credits the team at Schilling for always working well together to execute successful, fun events. He said that he is motivated by good communication and teamwork. Kadena has hosted quite a few A-list stars in the past few years including John Legend, Usher, Billy Currington, Papa Roach, and more. This also means that Shima-san and his team are responsible for catering to the needs of the bands. They have to work hard to make sure that the artists have what they need to put on a great show for the people of Kadena. I asked Shima-san what has been his favorite artist to see come through here, but after 20 years, he said it’s hard to choose a favorite! He is grateful for the opportunity he has to experience great music from the unique, backstage perspective.
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Want to try a new hobby? Kadena Outdoor Recreation now has archery equipment available for rental! Call for more information!
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$60 • Ages 12 & over Wednesday • 4 July • 7:30 am - 2 pm Get a change in scenery as we kayak through Oura bay and see mangroves up close. Price includes kayak gear, guide, and transportation. Please be sure to bring water, yen, and change of clothes.
$20 • Ages 8 & over Thursday • 5 July • 9 am - 11 am Learn how to stand up paddle board without traveling to distant locations. Price includes paddle board, life vest, and guide. Please meet at Kadena Marina.
$99 • Ages 12 & over Saturday • 7 July • 8 am - 11 am Get up close and personal with these gentle giants and experience these intriguing creatures of the ocean. Price includes guide, transportation, and entry fee. Please be sure to bring gear, and change of clothes.
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$30 • Ages 12 & over Thursday • 12 July • 8 am - 2 pm Dig your toes in the white sand and snorkel through the immense seabed scattered with various fish and coral. Price includes guide, transportation, and snorkeling gear. Please be sure to bring change of clothes and yen for purchases.
$60 • Ages 12 & over Saturday • 14 July • 8 am - 3 pm Start your weekend off right as we head up to Motobu Port to Secret Beach on Sesoko Island. Once there we will snorkel through the beautiful coral or kayak through the pristine waters. Price includes kayak, snorkeling gear, a guide and transportation. Please be sure to bring water, yen, and a change of clothes.
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$60 • Ages 12 & over Saturday • 21 July • 7 am - 6 pm Enjoy the day at this beautiful little island just south of Okinawa. Relax the whole time as we drive you to and from the ferry to your relaxation spot on the beach. Please be sure to bring water, yen, and a change of clothes.
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$70 • Ages 8 & over Sunday • 22 July • 8:45 am - 2 pm Join us as we explore 300,000 year old Gyokusendo Cave and see thousands of stalactites and stalagmites. Afterwards, we will stop by the glass factory to create your one of a kind Ryukyu Glass and then enjoy a Japanese buffet. Please be sure to bring a long sleeve shirt, long pants, a change of clothing, and yen for purchases.
$40 • Ages 12 & over Wednesday • 25 July • 8 am - 3 pm Explore some of the last subtropical forests in Asia with us as we hike, slide, and jump our way through the river. We recommend wearing long sleeves, and long pants to protect yourself from injuries or insect bites. Price includes guide, transportation, and booties. Please be sure to bring gear, and change of clothes.
$40 • Ages 12 & over Thursday • 26 July • 8 am - 2 pm Up for an adventure? Let us take you on this fun stand up paddle boarding trip to an area that may be new to you! Price includes paddle board, life vest, and guide. Please be sure to bring water, yen, and change of clothes.
Outdoor RECREATION 966 -7343 | 036-868-2229 | Building 614
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KADENA MARINA
966-7347 | Located 1 mile north of Kadena Gate 1
4th of July Sale
Wednesday • 4 July • 10 am - 6 pm Select items on sale 15% - 30% off.
Night Dives
Friday • 13 July • 6 pm Friday • 27 July • 6 pm $35 • Per person Submerge yourself into the world of the ocean. You’ll see the nocturnal creatures come to life in this one tank dive, which takes you to various locations along the coral reefs.
Dive and Snorkel Charters
All weekends and holidays in July • 8 am $55 - $65 • Per person Hop on the Venture boat with us and explore the water around the pristine Kerama and Chibishi islands. These are two tank dives, locations and prices will vary. Snorkelers joining us will pay a discounted fee of $6 off the charter price.
Private Dive and Snorkel Charters
Daily • 8 am $850 • Weekdays $995 • Weekends Enjoy a day out on the water with your family, friends, or colleagues. Book our dive boat for your next adventure out on the water!
PADI Dive Classes
$285 • Per person Okinawa has some of the best diving locations around the world, so take advantage of it! Get Open Water certified through Kadena Marina. We have a class to fit every schedule. Choose which times and availabilities work best for you! We also offer Advanced Open Water and other dive specialty classes.
SUP Yoga & Fitness
Ages 18 & over Take your yoga and fitness to the next level by going out on the water at the beautiful Kadena Marina. Classes can be arranged by customer request, and prices will vary. Contact us for more information on this unique way to stay fit and enjoy the summer.
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Recharge for Resiliency Deployed Affected Family Programming Forest Adventure
At Outdoor Recreation Saturday • 7 July • 10 am $5 • Per person
Emerald Beach Fireworks At Kadena ITT Saturday • 14 July • 2 pm $5 • Per person
Zamami Island Tour
At Kadena ITT Sunday • 22 July • 7:30 am $5 • Per person
Registration for Deployed Affected Family Programming is open now 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.
Rec-On • Feed Your Rush Kayak and Snorkeling at Sesoko Island
At Outdoor Recreation Saturday • 14 July • 8 am $10 • Per person
PADI Dive Certification Course At Kadena Marina 15 - 28 July $85 • Per person
Keramas Snorkeling Tour
At Outdoor Recreation Sunday • 15 July • 8 am $15 • Per person
Registration for Rec-On is open now and takes place at the facility in which the activity is being held. Registration for all Dive Certification courses begins on Sunday, 1 July.
Single Airman Program Deep Sea Fishing
Wednesday • 4 July 5 am - 6 pm $15 • Per person
Kayak & Fishing
Saturday • 21 July $10 • Per person Make the most of your summer by being on the water!
Fun at the Marina
Saturday • 14 July $10 • Per person Glide on a SUP board or find your thrill on Jet Skis!
Golf Lessons
$6 • Per person Times vary Get your golf on and learn how to up your game in a 30 minute lesson!
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.
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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RECREATION
Take the
Plunge Written By • Melissa Kowaluk Photo By • Stephen kwiatkowski
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B
ack in October of 2016, I wrote an article breaking down the SCUBA certification course and detailing my first dive - I can’t believe it has has been a year and a half since I was dive certified! Since then, I’ve had the unique opportunity to delve into the deep and explore the ocean floors. When I was first certified and during my first couple of dives, I was still in awe of my surroundings. I was amazed by the simplest little things. The novelty eventually wore off just a little and it became more normal. It certainly didn’t change how cool everything was when you descend below the surface. For some reason though, at one point I began to question my skills and became a little more hesitant in the water. I concentrated too much on my breathing, which in fact was the opposite of helpful for me. I couldn’t control my buoyancy, making me a flailing fish out of water so to speak, my mask kept fogging no matter what I tried, and I was out of breath a lot of the time. This began to affect my experience in the water and was slightly discouraging. No, I’m not trying to scare you, this is just a small reality. These are things that happen! It is rare that everything always goes perfectly as planned when you are taking on something new. Some make it look really easy, but in fact, they may have had similar experiences. It is all about perspective and about being open to learning and broadening your scope. Instead of giving up on diving altogether, I pushed ahead and kept challenging myself to go on new dives. Without the help and knowledge of my SCUBA buddies, there is a good chance I would have quit. And if I had, I wouldn’t have been able to say that I’ve seen sea turtles, reef sharks, eel, octopus, lionfish, the feather star pictured here, and so much more! There is a reason why having a buddy is one of the first crucial things we are taught when getting certified. SCUBA buddies are there to keep each other safe, and to have a great experience together. After struggling through a couple dives, I took some new steps to preparing my gear, and assessed what I could do differently to improve my experience; and I got in the water again. It turned out to be a wonderful dive! I felt the same as I did when I first started diving. I could see clearly, since I fixed my mask, and I relaxed on the descent, which made it much easier to sink down. These few small changes completely enhanced my dive and got me excited to dive again! I highly encourage anyone to take the plunge. It is one of the most valuable and memorable experiences that you can have while being on this beautiful island. Head over to Kadena Marina and sign up!
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RECREATION
Game Improvement Clinic
Saturday • 28 July • 9 am | FREE You’re in the hands of the expert at Emery Lanes. Come learn technique, strategies, spare shooting, playing field, and increase your understanding of bowling balls! Feed your competitive streak and become the best player at the next work function, birthday party, or outing with friends.
Kids Bowl Free
Between now and 31 August, registered kids can bowl two free games every single day. Yes, you read that right! That is a $500 value per child. This offer is available to ages 18 and under. Family Passes are also available for a one-time payment of less than $30! The Family Pass allows up to four adults to bowl two games free during the Emery Lanes Kids Bowl Free hours. Register at kidsbowlfree.com.
Upcoming Leagues
Stay tuned for our upcoming bowling leagues, signups are open now! Make sure to save your spot. FootBowl league • Starts 4 September Best Bowl • Starts 5 September No-Tap League • Starts 8 November Adult/Junior League • Starts 9 September Merchandise League • Starts 10 September
Annual Bowling Fee
$900 • Per person | $1200 • Per family 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!
Emery Lanes • 966-7303 | Building 113
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BANYAN TREE GOLF COURSE
RED, WHITE, AND BLUE
SCRAMBLE SATURDAY • 7 JULY | SHOTGUN • 7 AM
$35 • Per person Play in this four-person Scramble. Tee off from six red, six white, and six blue tees. Gross and Net prizes (must have a valid handicap for Net scores) will be awarded. Kadena Cup points will be awarded to everyone who plays with the winners receiving extra points.
4th of July Pro Shop Sale Banyan Tree Pro Shop and Chibana Golf Course Pro Shop 30 June - 4 July
Banyan Tree Golf Course • 966-7321 | Building 12 Chibana Golf Course • 966-7327 | Located outside Kadena Gate 3 FOR OPEN POSITIONS, PLEASE VISIT NAFJOBS.ORG AND USAJOBS.GOV
Get in the spirit of Independence Day with this Red, White, and Blue Sale. All tagged items on sale for 20%, 40%, and 60% off.
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RECREATION Risn’ Shine Red, LITE & Blue Smoothie Grab this patriotic smoothie any day in July. This smoothie contains almond milk, strawberries, coconut, and blueberries for a refreshing treat morning, afternoon, or night.
LOAW Group Cycle Risner Fitness Center Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays • 5 am - 6 am 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. To stay hydrated, bring water.
LOAW Yoga Levels 1 & 2 Thursdays • 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm Beginner to intermediate level class. Exercises are focused on posture, stretching, and promotion of physical and spiritual well-being. This class is geared to all fitness levels.
LOAW Mixed Fit Tuesdays & Thursdays • 6 pm - 7 pm Mixed Fit is a people-inspired fitness program that is a mix of explosive dancing and boot camp toning. Everything about our dance fitness program can be described as explosive – all the movements are big and exaggerated. Steps are repetitive and very easy to follow. This class is geared towards all fitness levels. To stay hydrated, bring water.
Kadena Doubles Tennis Tournament Register by Sunday, 15 July. $40 • Per pair Men’s Intermediate Division & Women’s Open Saturday • 21 July • 1 pm - 6 pm Men’s Open Division & Women’s Intermediate Saturday • 28 July • 1 pm - 6 pm
Independence Day Sale 1 - 4 July • 9 am - 6 pm Come into Risner Pro Shop and get up to 50% off select merchandise!
Risner Fitness Center • 634-5128 | Building 109 28 FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING PLEASE VISIT KADENAFSS.COM
ALPHA WARRIOR BATTLE RIG FITNESS COMPETITION Saturday • 21 July • 10 am
Alpha Warrior contributes to the four pillars of the Comprehensive Airmen Fitness (CAF) model; physical, mental, social, and spiritual. This event will help prepare you for the October Alpha Warrior Regional Battle Rig Fitness Competition main event. Do you have what it takes?
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RECREATION
Written By • Melissa Kowaluk
Tsuken Island Tsuken island, also known as Carrot Island, is the closest island to the main island of Okinawa that still requires ferry transport. This is a great day-trip! The port is close to the main bridge to Hamahiga Island and is very affordable. Close enough to get to quickly, but far enough away to feel like a trip! It boasts soft white sand, beautiful rock formations, and sparkling turquoise water. There are hotels on the island that offer water sports, but the beach alone is worth going for.
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Okuma Beach Getaway to the North! Okuma Beach is still a military installation, but one that has one of the best beaches on the island. Not only that, they also have superb accommodations that can fit any size of group. I have taken a group of 10 friends on two separate occasions, and the Turtle’s Nest cabins were perfect for us. There are plenty of activities for everyone!
Ikei Island There are various beaches on Ikei Island that are perfect for families and friends. Oodomari Beach and Ikei Beach are two that first come to mind. They both have everything one would want in a beach, but can sometimes be a bit fuller due to their popularity. Bring your family for a great day out!
Hamahiga Island
Courtney Beach
Although you don’t need to take a ferry to this island, it is still one of my favorites. It has beautiful, soft sand, quiet surroundings and is in close proximity! Drive across the big red bridge over and see beautiful scenery as you go. This is a popular location for windsurfers, so you’ll see lots of them out on the water as you drive to the beach. Take a cooler of goodies and spend the day in the sun with your friends. This beach does not have amenities so come prepared! Always remember to pack out what you pack in, we want to help keep these beaches as beautiful as they are.
Camp Courtney is one of the only military installations that houses its own beach! It is located on the Movie Theater side of Camp Courtney and is a great place to go spend an afternoon. It is a bit quieter and is best during high tide. You can easily find shadier areas to set up your beach blankets and the water is nice and warm.
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FOOD
KADENA AUTO HOBBY 966-7356 | Building 1436
Tip of the Month Battery/Alternator tests are important, if your battery is going bad it could seriously affect your car’s ability to start. The last thing you want to do is get stuck at the opposite end of the island with a non-working vehicle! The alternator is of course the power source for the car, once it is running. If your alternator is failing, the dash lights will turn on to indicate a problem. This is the time to take it into Auto Hobby for a full check-up!
How to Inspect your Brakes 11 July • 5 pm Belt Check Class 24 July • 5 pm
4th of july special 9 - 13 July 10% off full JCI and $5 off safety inspection
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 4 & 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 & services.
Sunday Breakfast Members Only Two For One Specials Tuesdays • 4 pm - 9 pm Grilled New York Strip • $19.95 Hoisin-Glazed Salmon • $16.95 Lemon Herb Chicken • $14.95 Vegetable Lasagna • $14.95
Sundays • 8 am - 2 pm $11.95 • Adults ($2 member discount) $6.95 • Ages 5 - 12 ($1 member discount) Free • Ages 4 & under Enjoy our all-you-can-eat buffet! Open to all ranks and services.
#ItPaysToBeAMember
Retiree Club Member Appreciation Friday • 27 July Retirees receive an additional $1 discount with the purchase of a full breakfast or lunch entrée. Must be an Air Force Club member and show retiree military ID and active Club card to receive discount. 32 FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING PLEASE VISIT KADENAFSS.COM
Inside Rocker Enlisted Club | Building 622
DAILY SPECIALS Monday - Friday • 6 am - 2 pm Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays • Closed
MONDAY Crab Sandwich
All prices are
$6.95 TUESDAY Italian Chicken Twister
WEDNESDAY Fish Sandwich
THURSDAY Steak & Chicken Fried Rice
FRIDAY Avocado Club Sandwich
AirPower Café FOR OPEN POSITIONS, PLEASE VISIT NAFJOBS.ORG AND USAJOBS.GOV
966-7405 | Located next to the Flightline VENTURE 33
FOOD
SEASIDE RISTORANTE
STRIKERS
966-7401 | At Kadena Marina
966-7333 | Inside Emery Lanes
Grilled Swordfish Steak
Red, White, and Bleu Burger
Enjoy grilled to perfection swordďŹ sh served with creamy garlic spinach sauce, fresh seasonal vegetables, rosemary potatoes, and garlic bread.
Get into the patriotic spirit with this burger of the month! Sliced crisp red peppers, and zesty hot wing sauce for the red, white creamy ranch to cut the spice down, and crumbled Bleu cheese complete this patriotic burger!
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DAILY GRIND
TEE HOUSE
966-7372 | Inside Rocker Enlisted Club
966-7429 | At the Banyan Tree Golf Course
Goya Champuru
This month we are featuring a
Strawberries and Crème Frappuccino
®
with Cheesecake Factory’s
Lime on My Side Cheesecake!
This summer dish includes goya, spam, tofu and white rice on the side. Eat healthy with this low calorie meal in July!
CAFÉ LATTE
966-7416 | Inside Kadena Officers’ Club Breakfast
Red, White, and Blue Pancakes! Three fluffy buttermilk pancakes with cool refreshing whipped cream, plus strawberry and blueberry jam.
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Lunch
The Carnegie Oversized Pastrami Sandwich Dive into a heaping pile of pastrami on rye bread, perfectly complimented with golden mustard.
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FOOD
FSS
Bring a date or a group of friends to Jack’s Place and enjoy lunch or dinner teppanyaki, or dinner in our full-service dining room!
Lunch Teppanyaki Tuesday - Saturday | 11 am - 2 pm
FOOD SPECIALS Café Latte
966-7416 Inside Kadena Officers’ Club Thursday • 5 July In celebration of National Apple Turnover Day, we will give a free apple turnover with the purchase of a coffee from Café Latte from 6:30 am to 9 am. One turnover per customer coffee please. Air Force Club members only.
Dinner Teppanyaki & Dining Room Tuesday - Thursday | 5 pm - 9 pm Friday & Saturday | 5 pm - 10 pm Café Latte
Monday • 9 July Tame your inner cookie monster this National Sugar Cookie Day! Receive a free sugar cookie with the purchase of a combo meal from Café Latte between the hours of 11 am to 1:30 pm. One cookie per combo meal purchase. Air Force Club members only.
Banyan Tree Pizza & Grill
966-7426 Inside Schilling Community Center 1 - 31 July Buy a large single topping pizza and get an extra topping for free! S • $10.95 | M • $14.95 | L • $17.95 Air Force Club members receive a $2 discount.
Jack’s Place • 966-7422 | Building 9950 36 FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING PLEASE VISIT KADENAFSS.COM
MIX & MATCH
FAJITAS
We reinvented a classic! Our signature sizzling fajitas served with sliced bell peppers & caramelized onions, topped with chipotle-garlic butter & chopped cilantro. Served with warm flour tortillas & fresh new toppings: mixed cheese, fresh guacamole, cumin-lime sour cream & house-made pico de gallo.
CHOOSE TWO $16.95 Grilled chicken • Grilled steak • Grilled shrimp
OR MAKE IT A TRIO $19.95
Make it a Cadillac style with rice & black beans. $3 Chili’s Grill & Bar 966-7360 | 036-868-2209 Building 105
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF... Combat Talon II Loadmaster, 1st SOS
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Written By • Melissa Kowaluk Photos by • Jana byrn
Quiet Professionals - that is the best way to describe those at the 1st Special Operations Squadron (SOS), otherwise known as the “Stray Geese.” They are a squadron of approximately 60 Airmen who work hard to make sure everything is mission ready. Their missions are sensitive, and knowing that, they quietly execute it to the best of their ability. This alone demonstrates a commitment and level of humility that is admirable. TSgt Hannah Walters is a Combat Talon II Loadmaster with the 1st Special Operations Squadron who diligently works to ensure her aircraft is preflighted, loaded, rigged, and ready to execute its mission anytime, anywhere. The 1st SOS is part of the 353rd Special Operations Group which is the Air Force Special Operations Command force for the Pacific. The 1st SOS works to provide mobility support and combat employment of US Special Operations Forces.
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he Combat Talon II, is an MC-130H that is modified to provide the nfiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of Special Operations Forces n hostile, denied, or politically sensitive areas. With four aircraft, hey provide a critical role in stability/security in the Pacific region. he Talon II has extra abilities specific to AFSOC MC-130’s such as elicopter and tilt-rotor air refueling and a terrain following radar hat allows the aircraft to fly as low as 250 feet at 250 knots with ero visibility.
We went aboard the Talon II as TSgt Walters explained the different lements that they must work with to succeed in their missions. ocal flying is primarily training based, to ensure their aircrews re ready at a moment’s notice. They frequently go on missions hroughout the entire Pacific area of operations, supporting artner nation relationships within the Special Operations ommunity.
he 1st SOS is a unique unit within the Air Force because they ave the luxury of having a small, tight-knit community. Their quadron frequently hold events and morale days that includes he families of their Airmen, further strengthening an already tight ond. Once a crewmember is assigned to the Combat Talon II they sually remain within the community for most of his/her career. his means that between each duty station, they are likely to find amiliar faces.
Sgt Walters explained the squadron has strong and proud ties to s heritage. The 1st SOS motto “With the Guts to Try,” was forged uring the daring 1980 Operation Eagle Claw raid. “We are always
learning from past missions and building a new way forward learning from past missions and building a new way forward,” explained TSgt Walters. The 1st SOS Air Commandos would not be able to execute their crucial missions or training without the tireless work of the 353rd Maintenance and Support Squadrons that care for the fleet of Combat Talons. The unit works closely with them and are appreciative of their hard work. “As Air Commandos we can be at the top of our game, but in reality we are only as good as the aircraft we are given to fly and the support agencies that prepare us for the fight,” explained TSgt Walters; she is glad to have a great team. One of TSgt Walter’s most recent accomplishments was being selected to represent the 353rd SOG at a private lunch with President Trump and South Korea’s President Moon along with 80 other US and ROK Troops last November. She was proud to represent Air Commandos in such a unique experience.
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#ItPaysToBeAM kadena club member benefits 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 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, 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 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 40 FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING PLEASE VISIT KADENAFSS.COM
NEW BENEFITS THROUGH FSS FACILITIES! AERO CLUB • FREE introductory flight ($199 value) Flights will be available beginning 1 October 2018 For more information, contact 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 contact 966-7347 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, contact 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, contact 966-7321 KADENA ITT ITT Hot List • Discounted travel • FREE island tours • Email club specials exclusive to members For more information, contact 966-7333
AUTO HOBBY • FREE towing to Auto Hobby • FREE annual oil change For more information, contact 966-7356 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, contact 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
Member at Kadena USED CAR SALES JCI • REPAIR
Exclusive Benefits to Club Members! $1,000 COUPON PER CLUB MEMBER Applied toward purchase of a vehicle.
ONE- Stop Service. Make it Easy!
Hours of Operations Mon - Sat 8:30 am - 6 pm Sunday Closed
• 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
Please call Tom at 098-898-4061 or 090-3328-7341 URL http://www.pitstopcars.jp E-mail info@pitstopcars.jp Please visit our used car lot for the best used cars, warranty, financing and customer service. An American owned and operated company that has served the military and civilian community for over 60 years.
E1 - E4 & Civilian Equivalents $48 / ANNUALLY
E5 - E9 & Civilian Equivalents $108 / ANNUALLY
Officers & Civilian Equivalents $216 / ANNUALLY
$1,200+
in FREE and discounted meals / programs
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NIGHTLIFE
Rocker Enlisted Club • 966-7372 | Building 622 Friday Social Hour
Fridays • 5 pm - 7 pm | Rocker Lounge Free • Club members | $10 Nonmembers Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drinks and good company every Friday at the Rocker Lounge. Members will have the chance to win $75, $125, or our progressive jackpot. Open to all enlisted ranks and services ages 18 and over.
Last Friday Social Hour
Friday • 27 July • 5 pm - 7 pm | Rocker Lounge Free • Club members | $10 Nonmembers We’ll have All-American food, drink specials and a good time on the last Friday in July! If you can’t make it the regular Friday social hours, you won’t want to miss this one! You’ll 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.
Friday Vibes
Fridays • 7 pm - close | Rocker Lounge A live DJ will play a variety of chart-topping hits! Open to all enlisted ranks ages 18 and older.
The After Party
Saturdays | Rocker Lounge 8 pm - 11 pm • The very best of yesterday’s top club hits! 11 pm - close • Rockin Da Hip Hop Open to all enlisted ranks and services ages 18 and over.
Have you thought about becoming a member? Come in and let’s chat!
Super Ladies Night RED, WHITE, & BLUE
Saturday • 28 July • 10 pm - 3 am Rocker Lounge Free • Club members & ladies before midnight $5 • Nonmembers & ladies after midnight Visit customer service to reserve your $25 VIP table for groups of eight or more limited tables available. The VIP table includes a bottle of champagne and premier seating. There will be a $100 cash prize drawing every hour from 11 pm - 3 am. We’ll be giving away an Apple Watch, tablet and much more! #ItPaysToBeAMember
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Entertainment Schedule MONDAY • 7 pm - close Music Videos Open to all ranks ages 18 and over.
FRIDAY • 7 pm - close DJ plays chart-topping hits! Open to all ranks ages 18 and over.
TUESDAY • 7 pm - close Open Mic Night & Top 30 Countdown
SATURDAY • 8 pm - close Let’s EDM it!
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.
WEDNESDAY • 7 pm - 11 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. THURSDAY • 7 pm - 9 pm Smartphone Trivia High-energy smartphone pub quizzing where teams of four (minimum of twelve participants) challenge other teams using a smart phone/tablet to answer. First place wins $100 cash, with prizes also awarded to second and third place. Open to all ranks ages 18 and over.
The first two hours will be the best electronic dance hits from artists like David Guetta, Calvin Harris, and more! From 10 pm to close will be the top club hits from 2005 to now. Open to all ranks ages 18 and over.
SUNDAY • 6 pm - 8 pm Roczam Rocker meets the hit tv show Shazam! This is a new age version of Name That Tune! First place wins $100 cash, with prizes for second and third place winners as well. Two members per team; minimum of eight participants. Open to all ranks ages 18 and over.
All officers must depart Hanabi’s by 9 pm daily.
Enlisted Membership Night
TUESDAY • 3 JULY
SHOW TIME • 8 PM DOORS OPEN • 6 PM BALLROOM $35 • ADULTS ($10 MEMBER DISCOUNT)
Open to all ranks and services ages 18 and over. Adult content. The Rocker will be open until 3 am on the night of the show! FOR OPEN POSITIONS, PLEASE VISIT NAFJOBS.ORG AND USAJOBS.GOV
Wednesday • 18 July | Ballroom Doors open • 5:30 pm - 8 pm Buffet • 5:30 pm - 7 pm Club members enjoy food, games and amazing prizes! Giveaways include $1,000 in cash and prizes such as designer handbags, big screen TVs, and so much more! Must be present to win. Open only to enlisted members and civilian equivalents ages 18 and older. #ItPaysToBeAMember
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NIGHTLIFE
Kiddie Disco Fourth of July Party Wednesday • 18 July • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm $7.95 • Adults ($1 Member discount) $4.95 • Ages 3 & over ($1 member discount) Dress your kiddos in red, white, and blue for this American-themed party! We’ll have an adult and child buffet, great music, and two grand prizes. Open to all ranks and services.
Saturday • 7 July • 6 pm - 9 pm Officers’ Club Ballroom $15.95 • Adults ($2 member discount) $6.95 • Ages 5 - 12 ($1 member discount) Aloha! Savor exotic flavors with our Hawaiian style BBQ and enjoy live entertainment! Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt or a grass skirt to get in the spirit!
966-7409 | B Weekly Friday Super Social Hour with Progressive Drawing Fridays • 5 pm - 7 pm | Weekender Lounge FREE • Club members | $15 • Nonmembers Come out to socialize with friends and co-workers, enjoy our light hors d’oeuvres, and have a chance to win cash prizes. Open only to officers and civilian equivalents ages 18 and over.
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Weekender Lounge Saturday Night Line-up Saturdays • 7 pm - close | Free 7 July • Karaoke 14 July • Country Music 21 July • Karaoke 28 July • Latin Music Open to officers and civilian equivalents ages 18 and over.
Officer Membership Night Fourth of July Party Wednesday • 11 July • 5 pm - 7 pm | FREE Members - we’ve got a great night planned for you! We’ll have amazing prizes and the chance to socialize! We are preparing an All-American buffet to celebrate the birth of our nation. Open only to Officers’ Club members and civilian equivalents ages 18 and over.
Champagne Brunch Sundays • 9:30 am - 2 pm $21.95 • Adults ($3 Member discount) $9.95 • Ages 5 - 12 ($1 Member discount) FREE • Ages 4 & under Enjoy a superb assortment of delicious lunch and breakfast items, including all-you-can-eat crab legs! It’s the best Sunday brunch on Okinawa! Open to all ranks and services.
First Friday Super Social Hour
Building 313 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
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Hooray for the Red, White, and Blue! Friday • 6 July • 5 pm - 7 pm Weekender Lounge
FREE • Club members | $20 • Nonmembers We’ll have All-American 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.
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NIGHTLIFE
SKOSHI ROCKER Skoshi Rocker is open to ages 18 and over.
WEDNESDAY • 4 JULY
Doors open • 2 pm | Games start • 6 pm Free • Club members | $5 • Nonmembers All book games payout $1,199. Last special game is a guaranteed $3,000 payout.
8-BALL TOURNAMENT
BINGO
Free • Club members | $5 • Nonmembers
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!
Wednesdays • 7 pm | Register at 6:30 pm Free • Club members | $10 • Nonmembers Cue up for a fun mid-week game of pool! The tournament is double elimination with a four-participant minimum. The winner will receive a $50 FSS gift card! Second place will receive a $25 gift card.
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 will receive a $50 FSS gift card and second place will receive a $25 FSS gift card. Hors d’oeuvres served. Minimum of four participants.
TEXAS HOLD’EM
BINGO APPRECIATION Sunday • 29 July • 7 pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays • 6 pm | Register • 5:30 pm 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, receive a gift card prize.
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What’s your favorite memory from the Fourth of July? I think my most distinct memory was
actually my first Fourth of July celebration in the United States. I honestly wasn’t totally in tune with all that was going on since English was not my first language, nor did I really understand the meaning of the holiday. But I do remember learning the lyrics to “America the Beautiful” and singing my little heart out along with the booms of the awesome fireworks display. The Fourth of July is a fun time to gather with friends and family and spend time together. It can certainly be a bit harder to celebrate overseas, where it is not the “Fourth of July” outside of the base, but it doesn’t mean you can’t throw an awesome BBQ in your backyard, play games, and have a great time. If you don’t want to use your own backyard, give Outdoor Recreation a call and reserve one of the many gazebos that come equipped with outdoor BBQ grills and tables. The one we were at even had a volleyball court! You can also rent other types of gear to outfit your event such as picnic tables, lawn games, inflatable bounce houses, and lots more. Who knows more about throwing a great backyard BBQ than Dads? No one! The awesome Dads from this month’s Venture cover showed us how it’s done. Devin Langford, Marq Jackson, and Stephen Duremdez cooked up a mean BBQ. We’re talking spiced chicken, kalbi ribs, and thyme-basted ribeye! They participated in our Facebook contest and were selected to be featured on the cover. There will be plenty more opportunities to be featured, so if you’re interested be on the lookout on our Facebook page. If you’re looking for day-of Fourth of July fireworks, check out Okuma Beach! They will have a great display to celebrate. In the event their rooms are booked, stay outdoors and camp! They have all the necessary equipment for rental, so there’s no need to purchase your own. See a new part of the island this Fourth of July! Paid ad. No federal endorsement of advertiser intended.
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FACILITY PHONE NUMBERS & HOURS OF OPERATION CLUBS & DINING Kadena Officers’ Club Bldg. 313 Customer Service Kadena: 966-7409 JP: 036-868-2203 Café Latte Kadena: 966-7416 JP: 036-868-2205 Mon-Thu 6:30 am - 10 pm Fri 6:30 am - 1 am Sat 7:30 am - 12 am Sun 2 pm - 10 pm Lounge Mon-Thu 4 pm - 11 pm Fri 4 pm - 2 am Sat 5 pm - 1 am Sun & Holidays Closed Daily Lunch Buffet Mon-Fri 11 am - 1:30 pm Holidays & PACAF Family Days Closed Sunday Champagne Brunch 9:30 am - 2 pm Barber Shop Mon-Sat 9 am - 5 pm Sun & Holidays Closed Rocker Enlisted Club Bldg. 622 Kadena: 966-7372 JP: 036-868-2207 Customer Service Mon-Sun 9 am - 9 pm Hanabi’s Sun - Thurs 11 am - 12 am Fri & Sat 11 am - 3 am Restaurant last call is 30 minutes prior to close. Catering Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm 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-Thu 7 am - midnight Fri 9 am - 3 am Sat 7 am - 3 am Game Room Cashier Sun-Thu 9 am - midnight Fri & Sat 9 am - 3 am Banyan Tree Pizza & Grill Bldg. 435 Kadena: 966-7426 JP: 036-868-2212 Sun-Thu 11 am - 11 pm Fri - Sat 11 am - 12 am Delivery Kadena: 966-7375 JP: 036-868-2274 Sun-Thu 4 pm - 10 pm Fri-Sat 4 pm - midnight Skoshi Rocker Bldg. 103 Kadena: 966-7255 JP: 036-868-2318 Sun-Thu 8 am - midnight Fri 9 am - 2 am Sat 8 am - 2 am AirPower Café Bldg. 3522 Kadena: 966-7405 JP: 036-868-2208 Mon-Fri 6 am - 2 pm Sat, Sun, Holidays & PACAF Family Days Closed Chili’s Grill & Bar Bldg. 105 Kadena: 966-7360 JP: 036-868-2209 Daily 11 am - 10 pm Chili’s Too Bldg. 337 Kadena: 966-7366 JP: 036-868-2210 Daily 11 am - 9 pm TEMPORARILY CLOSED Jack’s Place Bldg. 9950 Kadena: 966-7422 JP: 036-868-2231 Sun & Mon Closed Tue, Wed & Thu Dining Room & Teppanyaki 5 pm - 9 pm Fri & Sat Dining Room & Teppanyaki 5 pm - 10 pm Tues-Sat Lunch Teppanyaki 11 am - 2 pm Johnson Dining Facility Bldg. 843 Kadena: 634-4494 Mon-Thu Breakfast 6 am - 8:30 am Lunch 11 am - 1:30 pm Dinner 4:30 pm - 7 pm Midnight Meal 10 pm - 1 am Friday Breakfast 6 am - 8:30 am Lunch 11 am - 1:30 pm Dinner 4:30 pm - 7 pm No Midnight Meal PACAF Family Days & Holidays Closed Flight Kitchen Kadena: 634-4418 Open 24-hours, seven days a week Marshall Dining Facility Bldg. 178 Kadena: 634-1900 Mon-Fri Breakfast 5:30 am - 8 am Lunch 10:30 am - 1 pm Dinner 4 pm - 7:30 pm Midnight Meal 10 pm - 12:30 am
Marshall Dining Facility (Cont) Bldg. 178 Sat, Sun & Holidays Brunch 6:30 am - 1 pm Dinner 4 pm - 7 pm Midnight Meal 10 pm - 12:30 am Weekends, Holidays, & down days Brunch 6:30 am - 1 pm Dinner 4 pm - 7 pm Midnight Meal 10 pm - 12:30 am Seaside Ristorante Bldg. 3629A Kadena: 966-7401 JP: 036-868-2213 Mon-Thu 11 am - 9 pm Fri 11 am - 10 pm Weekend Brunch Sat & Sun 9 am - 3 pm Weekend Dinner Sat 3 pm - 10 pm Sun 3 pm - 9 pm Tee House Restaurant Bldg. 11 Kadena: 966-7429 JP: 036-868-2214 Breakfast 6 am - 10:30 am Lunch & Dinner 10:30 am - 6:30 pm Winter hours (1 Nov - 31 Jan) Breakfast 6 am - 10:30 am Lunch & Dinner 10:30 am - 5:30 pm Summer hours (1 Jun - 31 Aug) Breakfast 6 am - 10:30 am Lunch & Dinner 10:30 am - 7:30 pm
RECREATION
Aero Club & Flight Training Center Bldg. 455 Located inside the Schilling Community Center Flying operations open 24 hours daily.
JP: 080-6493-6299 Mon-Fri 10 am - 6 pm Sat 10 am - 2 pm Sun & Holidays Closed Arts & Crafts Center Bldg. 435 Crafty Things & Balloon Corner Kadena: 966-7347 JP: 036-868-2216 Mon-Thu 10 am - 8 pm Fri-Sun 10 am - 6 pm Keepsakes Plus Kadena: 966-7352 JP: 036-868-2217 Mon-Fri 10 am - 6 pm FrameWorks Kadena: 966-7353 JP: 036-868-2218 Daily 10 am - 6 pm Mud Factory Kadena: 966-7351 JP: 036-868-2220 Mon & Tues Closed Wed-Thu Noon - 8 pm Fri-Sun 10 am - 6 pm Wooden Solutions Kadena: 966-7349 JP: 036-868-2219 Mon Closed Tue & Thu Noon - 8 pm Wed Noon - 5 pm Fri-Sun 10 am - 6 pm Auto Hobby Center Bldg. 1436 Maintenance Kadena: 966-7356 JP: 036-868-2232 Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm Sat, Sun & Holidays Closed 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 Tool Room Mon-Fri 9 am - 7 pm Sat 8 am - 8 pm Sun 10 am - 6 pm Banyan Tree Golf Course Bldg. 12 Kadena: 966-7321 JP: 036-868-2223 Winter hours (1 Nov - 31 Mar) Pro Shop Wed-Mon 6 am - 6 pm Tue 9 am - 6 pm Golf Course Wed-Mon 7 am - 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 Summer hours (1 Apr - 31 Oct) Pro Shop Wed-Mon 5:30 am - 6 pm Tue 9 am - 6 pm Golf Course Wed-Mon 6 am - Dusk Tue Noon - Dusk Driving Range Mon 5:30 am - 6 pm Tue 9 am - 7:30 pm Wed-Sun 5:30 am - 7:30 pm Chibana Golf Course Bldg. 55061 Kadena: 966-7327 JP: 036-868-2224 Pro Shop Daily 6 am - 6 pm Driving Range Mon, Wed-Fri 6 am - 6:30 pm Tue 9 am - 6:30 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays 6 am - 6:30 pm
To call any 634-, 632- or 966- number from a cellphone, dial 098-938-1111, wait for the dial tone, and then dial the listed number. Note: Hours are subject to change.
Chippers Kadena: 966-7367 JP: 036-868-2368 Mon-Fri 7 am - 8 pm Sat & Sun 6:30 am - 8 pm Emery Lanes Bowling Center Bldg. 113 Kadena: 966-7303 JP: 036-868-2225 Mon-Thu 10 am - 10 pm Fri & Sat 10 am - 1 am Sun & Holidays Noon - 8 pm Strikers Café Mon-Thu 10 am - 9:30 pm Fri & Sat 10 am - 12:30 am Sun & Holidays Noon - 7:30 pm Brooklyn’s Mon - Thu 4 pm - 10 pm Fri & Sat 4 pm - 1 am Sun 3 pm - 8 pm Holidays 4 pm - 8 pm *Last call for bar is 30 minutes prior to close. Call for special functions and party reservations. Kadena Base Library Bldg. 451 Kadena: 634-1502 Mon-Wed 10 am - 8 pm Thu-Sun 10 am - 6 pm Holidays Closed Kadena Information, Tickets, & Travel Bldg. 455 Kadena: 966-7333 JP: 036-868-2226 Mon-Fri 10 am - 5 pm Sat 10 am - 2 pm Sun Closed Kadena Marina One mile north of Kadena Gate 1 Kadena: 966-7345 JP: 036-868-2228 Dive Store & Scuba Rentals Mon-Fri 10 am - 6 pm Sat, Sun & Holidays 7 am - 6 pm Harbor Kadena: 966-7282 Daily 7 am - 7 pm Beach Shack Daily 9 am - 7 pm Okuma Beach Located 51 miles north of Kadena off Route 58 Reservation Desk 631-1991/1992 Daily 8 am - 5 pm Surfside Grill & Bar 631-1805 For meal times, visit www.kadenafss.com/okuma Recreation Equipment Rental 631-1816 Daily 9 am - 6:30 pm Outdoor Recreation Bldg. 614 Kadena: 966-7343 JP: 036-868-2229 Rental Equipment Mon-Fri 10 am - 6 pm Sat 8 am - 3 pm Sun & 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 See kadenafss.com/recreation/aquatics for hours. Risner Fitness Center • Open 24 hours Bldg. 109 Kadena: 634-5128 Risn’ Shine Mon - Sat 5 am - 9 pm Sun 9 am - 6 pm Massage Therapy Kadena: 634-5129 Daily 7:30 am - 7:30 pm Risner Sports Pro Shop & Tennis Center Bldg. 123 Kadena: 966-7431 JP: 036-868-2230 Daily 9 am - 6 pm Schilling Community Center Bldg. 455 Kadena: 634-1387 Mon-Fri 6 am - 8 pm Sat 8 am - 7 pm Sun & Holidays Closed 10 am - 7 pm PACAF Family Days Barber Shop (Eclub) Mon-Sat 9 am - 6 pm Sun & Holidays Closed Fairchild Pool Mon-Fri 5 am - 1 pm Closed weekends Hagerstrom Pool Mon - Sun 10 am - 7 pm YOUTH & TEEN Child Development Centers Mon-Fri 5:45 am - 6 pm Wakaba Bldg. 132 Kadena: 632-7420 Niko Niko Bldg. 334 Kadena: 634-5263 Family Child Care Bldg. 1850 Kadena: 634-0514 Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm Parent Assistance Mon-Fri 8 am - 9 am Resource & Referral Kadena: 632-7693 Bldg. 1850 Mon-Fri 9 am - 3 pm School Age Care Himawari School Age Care Bldg. 439 Kadena: 632-0202 Mon-Fri 5:45 am - 6 pm
Shima No Ko School Age Care Bldg. 4081 Kadena: 632-0265 Mon-Fri 5:45 am - 6 pm Teen Center Millennium Bldg. 499 Kadena: 634-3866 Recreation (School Days) Mon & Wed-Thu 2 pm - 6 pm Tues 1 pm - 6 pm Fri 2 pm - 11 pm Sat 4 pm - 9 pm Recreation (No School & Half Days) Mon-Thu Noon - 6 pm Fri Noon - 11 pm Office Mon-Fri 10 am - 6 pm Youth Center Bldg. 1849 Kadena: 634-0500 Rec Room Mon, Wed-Fri 2 pm - 6 pm Tues 1 pm - 6 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays Closed No School & Half Days Noon - 6 pm Front Desk Mon-Fri 9:30 am - 7 pm Sat 9 am - 5 pm Youth Sports & Fitness Bldg. 499 Kadena: 634-1384 Office Mon-Fri 10 am - 5 pm SERVICES Airman & Family Readiness Center Bldg. 220 Kadena: 634-3366 Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm Holidays Closed Closed at noon on the last Friday of every month 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, & Holidays Closed Last duty day of each month Closes at noon Education & Training Bldg. 59 Customer Service Kadena: 634-1500 Base Training Kadena: 634-5943 Formal Training Kadena: 634-1688 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-Fri 9 am - 3 pm 3rd Thursday of the month 9 am - noon Closed on Holidays, PACAF Family Days, & down days Human Resources Office Bldg. 723 Kadena: 634-2330 Mon-Wed & Fri 8 am - 4 pm Thu 8 am - 1 pm Karing Kennels Boarding Facility Bldg. 4065 Kadena: 966-7339 JP: 036-868-2235 Daily 10 am - 6 pm Holidays Closed Pet Adoption Facility Bldg. 54300 Kadena: 966-7338 JP: 036-868-2234 Thurs-Sun 10 am - 6 pm Mon - Wed & Holidays Closed Laundry & Dry Cleaning Kadena, Bldg. 612 Kadena: 634-0443 Mon-Sat 7 am - 5:30 pm Sun & Holidays Closed Kinser, Bldg. 706 Kinser: 637-1267 JP: 090-6866-1517 Mon-Fri 7 am - 4 pm Manpower & Organization Bldg. 106 Kadena: 634-4865 Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Military Personnel Section Bldg. 721B Kadena: 634-8978 Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri (walk-ins) 8 am - 3 pm Wed (walk-ins) 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Close at noon 3rd Thursday of each month. *CAC/dependant/civilian/retiree cards are issued by appt only. Please make an appt. via RAPIDS by visiting www.kadenafss.com. Shogun Inn Bldg. 332 Kadena: 632-1010 JP: 098-962-1010 24-hours a day, seven days a week Post Office Bldg. 160 Kadena: 634-4458 Parcel Pickup Mon-Fri 9 am - 5:30 pm Sat 9 am - 3 pm Finance Section Tues-Fri 9 am - 5 pm Sat 9 am - 3 pm Sun-Mon Closed PACAF Family Days 9 am - 3 pm
Become a member of the ITT Hot List
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Book a group snorkel or dive trip!
Cave Spelunking with Outdoor Recreation
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Champagne Brunch at the Officers’ Club
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Take the family to Sunday Breakfast at Kazoku Place
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Red, White, and Free adoptions at Karing Kennels!
sunday
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Indoor Rock Climbing with the Youth Center
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Sign up for the Private Pilot Groundschool class with Aero Club
Head into Daily Grind at the Rocker before work!
Try the Crab Sandwich at APC!
Head into Auto Hobby for the 4th of July deals!
Try the Red, White, and Bleu burger at Strikers
monday 3
Put together a bowling league for the fall!
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Career Technical Track class at AFRC
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Trip to Manza Beach with the Youth Center
17
Sign up for the 10,000 Eisa Dancer on Kokusai Street Tour with Kadena ITT
Trip to the Sweet Potato Factory with the Youth Center
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FREE 1-hour kayak at Okuma Beach
Joy Koy Comedy show at the Rocker Enlisted Club!
tuesday
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Try the Goya Champuru at the Tee House before it’s gone!
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FREE 30-minute jet ski ride at the Marina
Register online for Kids Bowl Free!
Try the SUP Yoga at the Marina!
Mix n’ Match Fajitas at Chilis for lunch
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!
Reserve a room for the Good Vibes concert at Okuma Beach
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Try fishing at Okuma Beach and stay for the weekend!
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Try the Oversized Pastrami Sandwich at Café Latte
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FREE Make n’ Take class at Arts & Crafts
Try the Red, White and Blue pancakes at Café Latte
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Sign up to become a Club member
wednesday 4 thursday
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Bowling with the Youth Center
27 Summer Reading Program - Tell It at the Kadena Library
Sign up for PADI Dive Certification course!
Grilled Swordfish for lunch at Seaside
Night dive with the Marina!
Try the Avocado Club Sandwich at AirPower Café
Register for GPAB/PNO
Head to Tsuken Island for the day!
Friday
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Super Ladies’ Night at the Rocker Enlisted Club
Date Night at Jack’s Place
Alpha Warrior® Competition!
Kid’s Disco at Okuma Beach
Emerald Beach Fireworks
Red, White, and Blue Scramble with at BTGC
Hawaiian Luau at the Officers’ Club
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OKUMA BEACH PRESENTS
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!
Okuma Beach • 631-1990 Surfside Grill & Bar • 631 - 1805 51 miles north of Kadena Air Base