July Venture 2023

Awesome ways to build unit morale with Kadena FSS!

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#FINDSOMETHING

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

Venture magazine is designed to inform and entertain the individuals who use Kadena FSS. For article source information, please contact 18 FSS Marketing. The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of Kadena Air Base, DoD, or the U.S. Air Force. For information on Venture magazine, call 18 FSS Marketing at 634-5078 or email venture@kadenafss.com. Interested in advertising or commercial sponsorship? Visit www.kadenafss.com/more/sponsorship or email sponsorship@kadenafss.com

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COMMAND

18th Force Support Squadron Director

Mr. Kevin M. Sorenson

Acting Deputy Director

Mrs. Cindy Woolley

718th Force Support Squadron Commander

Lt Col Gina M. Schneider

Deputy Director

Mrs. Michelle D. Coover

MARKETING

Marketing Director Lia Davis

Video Producer

Att Eachus

Art Director

Yuka Taira

Writer/Editor

Janelle Rivera

Lead Account Executive

Tasha Acosta

Account Executive

Andrew Robinson

Savanna Dutcher

Hyeyoung Walker

Operations Assistant

Ela Toombs

Social Media Manager

Shawna Lucas

Graphics

Yoshihiro Higa

Takako Uehara

Yuka Kinjo

Yasuhiro Nerome

Megumi Kohama

Cover photo: Shop the look at the Banyan Tree Pro Shop!

Weekly Friday Social Hour

Weekender Lounge

Fridays • 5 - 7 pm

Free • O’Club members

Come out and socialize with friends and co-workers as you enjoy our hors d’oeuvres, drink specials, and food. Club members will get a chance to win $75, $125, or our progressive jackpot. Open to adult members only.

First Friday Social Hour

Friday, 7 July • 5 - 7 pm

Free • O’Club members

Weekender Lounge

KADENA OFFICERS’ CLUB BBQ

A fun night of music and drink specials! Club members will have a chance to win $75, $125, or our progressive jackpot as well as amazing door prizes. Open to adult members only.

Maintenance Day

Tuesday, 11 July

The Officers’ Club buffet and food trucks will be closed. Café Latte will be closed for breakfast and lunch, and will reopen at 4 pm. The game rooms and Customer Service will be open.

Officers’ Club Barber Shop

Monday - Saturday • 9 am - 5 pm

Get a great haircut at a terrific price, only $7! All ranks are welcome.

Saturday, 15 July • 2 - 6 pm

Officers’ Club Grounds

All ages

Independence Day isn’t over yet! We’ll have Oki Scoops & Seou’lantro food trucks, BBQ favorites, outdoor bar, music, outdoor games, and prizes. Please drink responsibly.

Kadena Officers’ Club

966-7409 | Bldg 313

Across from Shogun Inn

Wednesday, 12 July

Kudaka Ballroom Buffet • 5:30 - 7 pm Free • O’Club members

Come enjoy a delicious dinner and stay for a chance to win amazing door prizes. Must be present to win. Sign-ups at Customer Service starting 1 July. Adults only.

Wednesday, 19 July • 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Kudaka Ballroom

$12 • Ages 13 & over ($2 Member discount)

$8 • Ages 5 - 12 ($1 Member discount)

$3.95 • Ages 3 - 4 FREE • Ages 2 & under

Time to get out of the house with your little ones! Bring your kids in for a night of dancing, food, and fun! We’ll have adult and child buffet with great music. Signups at Customer Service starting 1 July. No refunds after 10 pm on 18 July. Open to all ranks and services.

Wednesday, 26 July

Kudaka Ballroom • Buffet • 5:30 - 7 pm

$12 • O’Club members Free • Ages 12 & under

Bring your family to dinner! Great food, music, and door prizes happening. Must be present to win. Signups at Customer Service starting 1 July. No refunds after 10 pm on 25 July.

KADENA OFFICERS’ CLUB

Champagne Brunch

Sundays • 9:30 am - 2 pm

$21.95 • Ages 13 & over

($2 Member discount)

$10.95 • Ages 5 - 12

($1 Member discount)

$3.95 • Ages 4 & under

Add crab legs to your buffet:

$17 • 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.

Pizza & Wing Night

Saturdays • 5 pm - Midnight

Weekender Lounge

Free Admission

Warm up your vocal cords for karaoke! We’ll have pizza and wing specials and a specialty drink on the menu. Open to officer ranks and civilian equivalents. Adults only.

July BARRIO FIESTA

Monday, 10 July • 11 am - 1:30 pm

$13.95 • Ages 13 & over ($1 Member discount)

$7.95 • Ages 5 - 12

Free • Ages 4 & under

Come celebrate the fantastic food of the Philippines with us!! This special buffet is only once a month, so don’t miss your chance!

Kadena Officers’ Club

966-7409 | Bldg 313

Across from Shogun Inn

ROCKER ENLISTED CLUB

Enlisted Club

Membership Night

Wednesday, 19 July • Shiraho Ballroom

Buffet • 5:30 - 7 pm

Enjoy a night filled with fun games, amazing prizes, and delicious buffet. Must be present to win. Open to Enlisted Club members and civilian equivalents ages 18 and older. Kazoku Place will be closed for night dining.

Enlisted Club

Family Membership Night

Thursday, 27 July • Shiraho Ballroom

Buffet • 5 - 7 pm

$10 • Ages 18 & over

Free • Ages 17 & under

There will be prize giveaways, buffet, and great music throughout the night. Open to Enlisted Club members, civilian equivalents, and their families. Pick up your tickets at Customer Service starting 1 July. Kazoku Place will be closed for night dining.

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Maintenance Day

Monday, 10 July

Hanabi’s and Kazoku Place will be closed for breakfast and lunch, and will reopen at 4 pm. The Daily Grind, Customer Service, and Game Room are open regular hours.

Scheduled Power Outages & Closures

8 & 22 July • Enlisted Club and Banyan

Tree Pizza & Grill

1, 15, & 22 July • Seaside

Rocker Enlisted Club

966-7372 | Bldg 622

Saturday, 1 July

The Daily Grind

Club members receive a complimentary gingersnap cookie with a Daily Grind beverage purchase.

While supplies last.

HAISAI Summer Matsuri

Saturday, 15 July • 6 - 9 pm

Shiraho Ballroom

$19.95 • Ages 13 & over ($2 Member discount)

$9.95 • Ages 5 - 12 ($1 Member discount)

$4.95 • Ages 3 - 4 Free • Ages 2 & under

ROCKER LOUNGE WEEKEND PROGRAMS

Fridays & Saturdays

9 pm - 2 am | Live DJ

Wear your dancing shoes and get your dance on with our live DJ playing charttopping hits (Hip Hop and R&B) and Latin music. Open to all enlisted ranks and civilian equivalents ages 18 and over.

Last Friday Super Social Hour

Friday, 28 July • 5 - 7 pm

Come out and socialize with friends and coworkers while 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.

Weekly Friday Social Hour

Fridays • 5 - 7 pm

Cheers to the weekend! We’ll have amazing food and club members will have a chance to win $75, $125, or our progressive jackpot. Open to Enlisted Club members and civilian equivalents ages 18 and over.

HANABI’S WEEKLY PROGRAMS

Come enjoy our great selection of craft beers, delicious Asian cuisine, and mouthwatering burgers while you play pool, darts, and more — 7 days a week. Open to all ranks and services.

MON • 7 - 10 pm • Karaoke Night

TUE • 7 - 9 pm • Smartphone Trivia

WED • 7 - 9 pm • Country Line Dance

THU • 7 - 9 pm • Karaoke Night

FRI & SAT • 9 pm - 2 am • Live DJ

Smartphone Trivia

Free • Club members

$5 • Nonmembers

Teams of 2 (Minimum of 8 participants) Challenge other teams using smartphones or tablets to answer the questions. See who is the fastest! Prizes awarded to winning teams. Open to all ranks and services ages 18 and over.

ROCKER ENLISTED CLUB

Monday, 3 July

Door opens • 3 pm | Game starts • 6 pm

All book games have a payout of $1,199. Last game is guaranteed a $3,000 payout. Open to all ranks and services ages 18 and over.

MONTHLY BINGO PROGRAM

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, 30 July • 7 pm

Rocker Enlisted Club • 966-7372 | Bldg 622

Sundays • 8 am - 2 pm

Kazoku Place

$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!

MONDAYS • 4 - 9 PM

KAZOKU PLACE

1/2 or FULL RACK BBQ GLAZED BABY BACK RIBS

Served with a choice of 2 sides: cornbread or rolls, and soup or salad

Two-for-One

AT KAZOKU PLACE

•Pan-seared salmon and warm arugula salad

•Roasted garlic clove chicken

•Balsamic grilled pork chop

• Linguine with spinach and sun-dried tomato cream sauce

Each entrée comes with a choice of house salad or cup of soup, 2 sides, and fresh bread unless otherwise noted. Dine in only. Not available for to-go or pickup.

TUESDAYS 4 - 9 PM

PLACE

Mongolian BBQ Night

Wednesday, 26 July • 5 - 8 pm

Shiraho Ballroom

Build your own stir fry meal with our fresh and delicious ingredients. Kazoku Place will be closed for night dining.

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)

$3.00 • 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, 7 July • 7 - 10:30 am

This month’s lucky states are New York, Idaho, and Wyoming. Please show your driver’s license or stateside ID and active Enlisted Club membership to receive a FREE mini breakfast buffet.

Wednesdays Kids Night Special

Wednesdays • 4 - 9 pm

Children ages 10 and under eat free off the Kids Menu with a purchase of an adult entrée. Dine in only.

Retiree Club

Member Appreciation

Friday, 28 July • 6 am – 2 pm

Retirees receive an additional $1 discount with a purchase of a full breakfast or lunch entrée. Must show retired military ID and active Enlisted Club member card.

FRIED BROCCOLI TACOS

Everyday is taco day with our Fried Broccoli Tacos featuring 3 deliciously soft flour tortillas filled with crispy broccoli, coleslaw, green onions, cheesy queso fresco, and citrus-Chile sauce. Served with rice and black beans. This will surely make you want to “Broc’ and Roll!”

July Specials

Tee House

Mochiko Chicken $9

Treat yourself with crunchy, golden, and crispy goodness at Tee House! This monthly special features one of Japan’s comfort food featuring marinated, boneless, skinless mochiko chicken, topped with teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds. Served over rice.

Red, Wh e, & Blue Burger

7.50

Crisp red peppers slices, and zesty hot wing sauce for the red, white creamy ranch to cut the spice down, and crumbled bleu cheese complete this patriotic burger!

Seaside

Steak Sandwich $13.95

Enjoy the taste of summer with our sandwich featuring grilled rib-eye, cheese, and onions on a toasted brioche bun. Served with piping hot french fries.

Café Latte

Apple Pie Wa e $7.95

Celebrate July with our waffle topped with warm buttery apples and homemade vanilla maple syrup. It’s as American as apple pie!

Café Latte

Bleu Cheese Burger $9.95

Bleu cheese crumbles, red onion jam, and a garlic aioli accompany a freshly grilled burger on our homemade bun

AirPower Café

Hawaiian Panini $10.50

Panini as fresh as the island! Feel the Hawaii vibe with our panini featuring sweet ham, provolone cheese, chicken breast, and juicy pineapple with our savory and sweet teriyaki sauce on Italian bread. Served with a small drink.

Carnivore Pizza $16.95

Back by popular demand. The meat lover’s dream. Indulge yourself with one of our most popular brick oven pizzas! Made with two types of sausages and then topped with pepperoni, ham, bacon, and mozzarella cheese. It will make your day!

Strawbe y Che y Cheesecake

Pizza $17.95

Cheesecake and pizza all in one? You heard that right! Enjoy this delicious summer delight featuring fresh cream cheese, strawberries, and cherries with streusel topping.

Okuma Sunset Cafe

Che y Limeade $3.50~4.50

A little sweet and a little sour is the perfect combination for cooling off this summer.

RisN’ Shine

Red, L e, and Blue Smoo ie $4.50

This refreshing drink will make you scream America! Celebrate Independence Day all month long with our smoothie featuring almond milk, strawberry, blueberry, coconut, and whipped cream on top!

Your h awaye fr h e

Eligible family members may participate in these programs while the member is deployed, as well as upon their service member’s return. Deployed Affected family members are authorized to bring a guest at the same price.

Look for these logos throughout the issue for current programs!

INDIVIDUAL RESERVATIONS

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

RecOn is a first-come, first-served program designed to serve active duty members and their dependents stationed at Kadena Air Base. This logo indicates program offerings through the Outdoor Recreation and their associated activities.

Discounted opportunities for Airmen and their families to explore!

Single Airman Programs are open to all ranks of Air Force and Space Force Active Duty or Air Reserve Component officer or enlisted without a spouse assigned, TDY, or visiting Kadena Air Base. Single Airmen are authorized a guest at the same price, pending space availability.

The Unite program was developed to provide squadron leaders with the maximum flexibility to deliver programs that build cohesion for personnel within their unit.

Saturday, 15 July • 2 pm - Midnight

$35 • Ages 13 & over | $20 • Ages 6 - 12

$15 • Ages 5 & under

Fee includes reserved area at Emerald Beach!

Enjoy this ever-popular annual festival with us! Welcome the summer season with over 10,000 fireworks lighting up the sky! Revel in the delicious street food, local performances, and the beach! Price does not include the Churaumi Aquarium entrance fee.

KADENA ITT

Island Day Trips

Minna Island

Sunday, 9 July • 8:30 am - 5 pm

$39 • Ages 13 & over

$25 • Ages 6 - 12 | $6 • Ages 5 & under

Komaka Island

8 & 30 July • 8 am - 4 pm

$47 • Ages 13 & over

$33 • Ages 6 - 12 | $6 • Ages 5 & under Tokashiki Island

Saturday, 29 July • 7:30 am - 7 pm

$70 • Ages 13 & over

$50 • Ages 4 - 12 | $6 • Ages 3 & under

Lunch & Pool Passes

Beat the heat with lunch and pool passes to Moon Beach and Kanna Thalasso

Water Center Spa

The Moon Beach Museum Resort

Now - 31 October

¥5,000 • Ages 12 & over

¥2,500 • Ages 6 - 11

Blackout dates: 1 - 2 July & 22 July - 3 September

Kanna Thalasso Spa

Year Round

Adult Lunch & Water Center:

¥2,800 • Ages 12 - 64

Adult Massage & Water Center:

¥11,800 • Ages 12 - 64

Adult Water Center only:

¥1,800 • Ages 12 - 64

Child Water Center only:

¥1,000 • Ages 3 - 11

Upcoming Overnight Trip

Labor Day at YYY Resort on Ie Island

Saturday - Monday, 2 - 4 September

Includes: roundtrip transfers, roundtrip ferry, 2-night stay at YYY Resort, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, island tour, and an English-speaking tour escort.

All yen prices are converted to USD in office at the time of sale.

Kadena ITT

966-7333 | 036-868-2226

Bldg 455

Inside Schilling Community Center

Email: ITT@KadenaFSS.com @KadenaITT

OKUMA BEACH

Get ready for an awesome Summer at Okuma!

Picture yourself basking in the sun on pristine beaches or indulging in the most thrilling water activities ever! With 2 breathtaking beaches, jet ski rentals, ski tubes, wakeboards, water skis, kneeboards, glass bottom boat tours, snorkeling and scuba diving excursions, there’s something for everyone.

Hurry and visit okuma.kadenaFSS.com for more information and get ready for endless fun in the sun at Okuma!

GOOD Vibes

Okuma.KadenaFSS.com

facebook.com/theokumabeach

@okumabeach

Okuma Beach • 631-1990

Lodging Reservations • 631-1991

Surfside Grill & Bar • 098-962-1805

Okuma Outdoor Recreation • 631-1816

Located 51 miles north of Kadena Air Base

SATURDAY, 12 AUGUST

Backyard classics • 5 - 8:30 pm

Lounge Party • 9 pm - Midnight

Surfside Grill & Bar • 098-962-1805

Bask in the gentle breeze, enjoy live entertainment by island-style dance groups (Hawaiian and Tahitian) and savor countless delectable island dishes such as kalua pork, garlic shrimp, island BBQ chicken, and more! The good vibes await you!

Celebration

Camping with Pets

Friday - Sunday, 7 - 9 July

$11 • Per camp spot

Pet-friendly camping at Hillside Campground and access to West Beach. Sign up at Golf Shack, Bldg 115, located in front of Beach Mart. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a firstcome, first-served basis. Restrictions may apply.

*Pets must be properly immunized, and proof of vaccination records are required.

Camp Under the Stars

$11 • Per tent • Daily

Spend your night sleeping under a sky full of stars at Okuma! We have 2 campgrounds for our customers to enjoy — Beachfront and Hillside. Campers must register at Golf Shack prior to setting up camp.

Did you forget something? Don’t worry! We have equipment to rent! Tents, sleeping bags, coolers, lanterns, and more are available on a first-come, firstserved basis.

Sunday, 2 July • 5:30 - 10 pm

Backyard BBQ Classics

5 - 8:30 pm • Surfside Grill & Bar

Have a blast this Fourth of July with Okuma! Enjoy free family-oriented activities, live entertainment ranging from street performers to rocking bands, and irresistibly delicious backyard BBQ classics!

July Cocktail Special Limoncello • $6

Indulge in our amazing Limoncello cocktail, featuring lemon-infused vodka with a dash of sweetness, served over ice for the ultimate after-dinner treat! Please drink responsibly.

Through the Aero Club’s Private Pilot Ground School course, Airmen seeking to apply to OTS (O cer Training School) are given a leg up on the competition! Logging dual flight training is an exemplary way to help your application soar. If you’re interested in expanding your knowledge of flying, seeing the world from above, or exploring the many ways we can benefit your OTS application, visit the Aero Club O ce now!

Tip-N-Tuck TOURNAMENT

Saturday, 5 August Shotgun start • 7:30 am $40 • Tournament fee*

Our most difficult - and one of the most funtournaments of the season is here!

All of the tees will be played from the “tips” and all pins will be “tucked.” This will be a 4-person scramble event.

*Green and cart fees paid separately. Tournament fees paid after 3 August will be $50.

KADENA OUTDOOR RECREATION

Night Kayaking - NEW!

Friday, 14 July • 6:30 - 10:30 pm

$100 • Ages 12 & over

$90 • Ages 6 - 11

Have you ever kayaked at night without the moon? Join us and check this experience off your bucket list!

Bouldering Club

Thursdays, 6, 13, & 27 July • 6 - 7 pm

$45 • 3 lessons | $20 • Per lesson

Ages 6 & over

Bouldering is a type of rock climbing on small rock formations and artificial rock walls without the use of ropes or harnesses. This fun and challenging experience allows you to learn all about bouldering. The price includes the lesson fee and gear. Our talented instructors will explain the rules, what bouldering is, and how to use the gear.

ADVENTURES FAMILY

July - August • Ages 6 & over

ODR has built an adventure-filled summer you won’t soon forget! In our Summer Adventure Week, your family will get to experience some of Okinawa’s great past times. Select from our bountiful summer excursions!

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

FRI, 7 JUL •

SAT, 15 JUL •

FRI, 28 JUL •

SAT, 29 JUL •

FRI, 4 AUG

SAT, 5 AUG

SAT, 12 AUG

Snorkeling at Kerama Islands

Ages 10 & over

Nagannu Island Day Trip

Ocean Park Buggy (ATV)

Cave Spelunking

Mangrove Kayaking

Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling at Sesoko Island

OFF-ISLAND TRIPS

Mountaineering Mt. Fuji from Station 0 - 5

Tuesday - Friday, 18 - 21 July

Ages 6 & over

$1,055 • Single room

$1,800 • Twin room

$2,480 • Triple room (2 adults, 1 child)

$3,140 • Quadruple room (2 adults, 2 children)

Day 1 • 8 miles | Day 2 • 3 miles

Let’s climb Mt. Fuji starting at Station Zero! We will stay at a hut at Station 5 to watch the sunrise and descend on another course.

Mountaineering Mt. Fuji from Station 5 - Summit

Tuesday - Friday, 18 - 21 July

Ages 20 & over

$1,145 • Single room

$1,990 • Twin room

Have you reached the top of Mt. Fuji yet? Join us and check this off your bucket list! We will stay at a hut at Station 8 to watch the sunrise from the summit.

FRI, 18 AUG

SAT, 19 AUG

Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling at Blue Cave Fishing Trip

Mountaineering Mt. Fuji & Enjoy the Fire Festival

Thursday - Sunday, 24 - 27 August

Ages 20 & over

$1,300 • Per person*

Enjoy the Fire Festival at Fuji Yoshida-City on the last day!

*Lone traveler or uneven number of groups have to share a room with someone.

Please contact ODR if you are interested in one of these trips! Visit the Kadena Outdoor Recreation Facebook page @KadenaOutdoorRecreation for more details and updates.

AQUATICS

Movie Night

Saturday, 1 July • 7 - 9 pm • FREE

Hagerstrom Pool

Join us at sunset as we host a Dive-In Movie Night. Splash around or sit by the pool while we provide the entertainment!

Swim Lessons

Mondays & Thursdays, 3 - 13 July

Ages 6 mos & over

Sign up online via WebTrac on Wednesdays, 28 June & 19 July

Open to all SOFA and dependents.

Parent & Child

$50 • Per series | Ages 6 mos - 2 yrs

Children are introduced into the water in a comfortable environment and parents are taught the basics of water safety

Preschool

$75 • Per series | Ages 3 - 5

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

Registration is only available online through WebTrac. For more information, please contact Kadena Outdoor Recreation at 966-7343.

Private Lessons

$125 • Per series | Ages 6 & over

Learn the skills and safety precautions necessary to become a swimmer! Please visit Fairchild Pool during work hours to request for a private lesson.

Hagerstrom Power Outages

Saturdays, 8 & 22 July

Hagerstrom Pool will be closed, but Fairchild Pool will be open for recreational swimming from 10 am to 6 pm.

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Stay tuned to the @KadenaAquatics Facebook page for updates and weather impacts.

Aquatics

634-7665

Fairchild Pool • Bldg 1988

@KadenaAquatics

WEEKEND

Thursday - Monday, 13 - 17 July • 11 am

$5 • Per person | 50-minute sessions

Come experience the floating obstacle course at Hagerstrom!

Cash only. Payment is due at the Front Desk 30 minutes prior to each session.

POOL HOURS

Fairchild Pool

Monday - Friday* • 5 - 8 am Saturday & Sunday • Closed *Closed first Wednesday of every month for training.

Hagerstrom Pool

Thursday - Monday • 10 am - 6 pm

Tuesday & Wednesday • Closed Holidays • 10 am - 6 pm

Camp KIDS FISHING

Saturday, 15 July • 10 am - Noon

$20 • Per child • Ages 6 & over

ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY

Tuesday, 4 July

Let us teach you the basics of fishing - from equipment setup to identifying local fish. Get the chance to bait your hook and try to catch as many fish as possible!

*Parents must stay onsite through the duration of the event.

Marina Madness

Saturday, 22 July • 10 am - 4 pm

$5 • Per person | Ages 5 & over

Don’t spend the last base wide power outage indoors. Come to the Marina for unlimited use of kayaks, SUPs, pedal boats, aqua cycles, power boat rides down the coast of Okinawa, water slides, and more!

Coral Diving & Planting

Experience

Friday, 28 July • 8 am

$150 • Per person

Learn about coral restoration, tour a local coral farm, harvest your own coral seedling, and give a piece of your heart to the ocean. Must be Open Water certified.

Dive with the Pros

Saturday, 19 August

$50 • Per person

Are you interesting in “taking the plunge” to become a dive professional? This is the event for you! You are invited to board our dive charter and come on a dive with our group of awesome instructors as we show you all of the reasons to start your journey on the professional route!

Advanced Open Water certification is required for the dive portion of the event. Registration is required.

Ishigaki Diving Trip

2 - 5 September

Sign up now inside the Marina!

Kadena Marina

Summer Rentals

Open for club members • 7 - 8 am

Open to the public • 8 am - 6 pm

Rentals open • 10 am

Don’t miss out on our BIGGEST sale of the year with MASSIVE discounts on BCDs, regulator sets, mask/snorkel/fin bundles, and so much more! Cannot be combined with other discounts.

Make the most out of your summer with rentals from the Kadena Marina! You can rent BCDs, regulators, aluminum & steel tanks, mask & snorkels, fins, wetsuits, power boats, sailboats, kayaks, paddleboards, inflatable docks, and more! We have everything you need for a fun-filled summer!

Kadena Marina

Dive Shop • 036-868-2228

Harbor • 036-868-2282

Bldg 3500 @KadenaFSSMarina

EMERY LANES

Pizza, Pins & Pop

$54.95 • Sunday - Friday before 5 pm

$58.95 • Sunday - Thursday after 5 pm

Enjoy 2 hours of bowling, a large 1-topping pizza, and a pitcher of soda for up to 5 bowlers. Rental shoes included.

Single Airmen Bowl FREE

ATTENTION single airmen - WE HAVE YOUR MONDAYS COVERED! Airmen on unaccompanied orders receive 3 free games of bowling plus shoes! Eligible to single airmen of all ranks, plus 1 guest.

Online Ordering

Don’t want to go out to eat? Use our online ordering system and come in for pick up or use curbside! Visit www.orderonlinemenu.com/ StrikersCafeKadena to order.

Kids Bowl Free®

Everyday through 4 September!

Ages 18 & under

Children receive 2 free games all summer long! A family package is also available. Shoes are not included. Register at www. kidsbowlfree.com and click on Emery Lanes, plus visit kadenafss.com to learn when free games can be redeemed!

Kids Eat Free

Tuesdays • 5 - 8:30 pm

Ages 17 & under

We’ve got your kid’s dinner covered! Children get a free kids’ meal with a purchase of an adult combo meal. Dine in only. Includes Ramen Bowl and Strikers Café.

9 Pin-No-Tap League

Begins Thursday, 6 July

Teams of 4

Register now at the Front Desk!

Power Outages

Saturdays, 1, 15, & 22 July

Emery Lanes will reopen from 7 pm to midnight with a limited menu.

Emery Lanes

966-7303 | Bldg 113

Tuesday, 4 July Noon - 8 pm

Have fun, fun, fun out of the sun! Come visit Emery Lanes on the 4th of July and bowl your way to freedom with $1 games and shoe rentals! $1 per game, per person and $1 shoe rentals.

$1 wings, ALL DAY LONG!  Order as many as you want! You can also order online at www.orderonlinemenu.com/ StrikersCafeKadena.

CYCLES CARS &

Saturday, 15 July • 6 - 10 pm

Chibana Golf Course

Come out and support your car community at our monthly car meet, “Cycles & Cars.” This event is a chance for car lovers to get out and see some tricked out vehicles. We’ll have music and the Chili’s food truck. All are welcome!

For more information, check out our Facebook page.

SHOGUN AUTO CARE CENTER

DIY Shop

Shogun Auto Care Center is both a DoIt-Yourself and a mechanic driven repair facility. We have new lifts and staff available to assist you in DIY or for drop offs. We got you covered, so stop by and let us take care of you; the Shogun Auto Care way.

Insurance Office

Monday - Friday • 9 am - 5 pm

Saturday • 10 am - 2 pm

Located inside Shogun Auto Care Center!

Paperwork is very important as it shows proof of ownership and proper insurance coverage. You run the risk of getting ticketed or having your vehicle impounded if your paperwork is not up to date.

Tip of the Month

Check your tires! After a long hot summer, all rubber items on your vehicle have a tendency to dry rot and crack, especially tires. For your safety, as well as others’, make sure your tires are in good shape.

Fun ways to celebrate Morale Days

Need a breather from working tirelessly day in and day out supporting the mission? Kadena Force Support Squadron is here to bring all things fun and exciting for you and your team!

Don’t forget, morale is vital as it allows unit/team members to get to know each other on top of working alongside one another. Morale events enable each individual to engage with each and every one on the team on a more personal level which, in turn, increases overall productivity, job satisfaction, and builds stronger relationships.

Having strong, effective communication and interaction among team members not only strengthens the trust but it also promotes personal well-being. It is said that happy employees are more productive and create a more joyful working environment.

Consequently, Kadena FSS has made it easier for units to seek activities to participate in. Below is a list of enjoyable excursions, from renting a space on base to going on day trips.

OKUMA BEACH

Spend a day with your team at the beach! Okuma has a plethora of land and water activities you and your team can enjoy. Everybody will surely bond like no other! Please contact Okuma Beach for rentals and more information.

•Weekend retreats

•Outdoor sports (Tennis, basketball, volleyball, and golf)

•Bike riding

•Go-kart

•Glass-bottom boat tours

•Kayak

•Snorkeling

•Banana boats

•Catering at Surfside Grill & Bar

KADENA AQUATICS

Summer activities are always a hit and Kadena Aquatics has what you need – not just one, but two pools! Morale events must be scheduled with Kadena Aquatics Management two weeks prior. Visit the Fairchild Pool during work hours or call 634-7665 for pricing and more information.

•Pool parties

•Fairchild Pool: 2 or 3 hours per reservation; available after hours

•Hagerstrom Pool: Only available from 7 to 9 pm

INFORMATION, TICKETS, & TRAVEL

Okinawa is a sight to see! If you want to experience the island with your unit, ITT has everything you need. Not just that! ITT even offers private trips tailored to your unit’s request! Please contact ITT for reservations and more information.

•Discounted tickets for group events

•Southeast Botanical Gardens

•Forest Adventure

•Southern Hills Ice Skating

•Lunch & Pool passes

•Okinawa World

•Battle of Okinawa sites

•Private trips: Transportation, entrance, and a guide available for an additional fee

OUTDOOR RECREATION

From rentals to on base activities, ODR will help you prepare for your morale event stress and hassle free. Please contact ODR for more information.

•Paintball and archery events

•Pavilion rentals: Kadena Marina, Marek Park, Kenny Park, and Chibana Golf Course

•Yard games: Giant jenga, corn hole, and tug of war

•Beach gear: Umbrellas, kayaks, SUPs, and more

•Party equipment: Tables, chairs, canopies, coolers, and more

•Custom adventure trips: hiking, river trekking, and more

KADENA MARINA

If you don’t want to go far, Kadena Marina offers an array of land and water adventures to make your team bonding more memorable! Please contact the Kadena Marina for more information.

•Kayaks, paddleboards, AquaCycles, pedal boats, and inflatable docks

•Snorkel and dive gear rentals

•Private Venture charters

•Seaside Cinema: movie by the ocean

•Custom adventure trips: SUP, snorkeling tours, and more

KADENA SPORTS & FITNESS

Sports are a good way to build strong relationships! Play a sport or cheer on your coworkers! Practice teamwork with a game or two of any sport you desire. Please contact the Risner Fitness Center for more information.

•Outdoor space rentals: Football, obstacle courses, and more

•Gym court rentals: Basketball, volleyball, and more

•Fit camps

•Functional fitness sessions

CHIBANA GOLF & BANYAN TREE GOLF COURSES

Did you know that golf is an excellent team-building sport? With an amazing view, breath of fresh air, and a brain-stimulating activity, members of your team will surely develop a heathy team spirt. Please contact Banyan and Chibana Golf Courses for more information.

•Private tournaments

•Squadron golf outings

•Discounted group golf tournaments

•Day or night golf

•Regular daytime tournament

•Range sessions

EMERY LANES

Bowling has always been a part of the military community. Every base, if not all, has a bowling center for people to come enjoy a game or two with friends and family. So why not enhance your teamwork skills with a game of bowling with your unit! Please contact Emery Lanes for more information.

•Two hours of bowling

•Shoe rentals not included

•No outside food and beverages

•Party platters: Pizza, assorted fried delights, and more

ARTS & CRAFTS

Bond with your team as you create art you can display in your workstations! They offer an array of classes you can pick from. Please contact Arts & Crafts for reservation and more information.

•Ceramic painting

•Acrylic painting

•Watercolor painting

•Resin ocean art class

•Resin cheese board class

•Sewing class

•Knitting class

•Kokeshi Doll class

•Bingata class

OFFICERS’ & ENLISTED CLUBS

If you’d rather stay indoors and host a more private and personal event, both Enlisted and Officers’ Clubs are the spots to be in. Host luncheons, dinners, and other events hasslefree. Please contact both facilities for more information.

•Food truck rentals

•Room rentals

•Catering

Bond and get to know more about your team and coworkers through these activities! Enhance morale while enjoying this beautiful island we call home with the help of your Kadena FSS facilities; here to make having fun easier for you! Please contact the respective facilities for more information.

Wooden Kokeshi Doll

Sundays, 2 & 16 July • 2 - 4 pm

Saturdays, 15 & 29 July • 2 - 4 pm

$30 • Ages 5 & over

Join us customize your own Kokeshi Doll using a traditional wooden Kokeshi and acrylic paint. This one-of-a-kind creation will be yours to keep and display forever! Register in-store or through Webtrac.

Bingata Tapestry or Tote Bag Workshop

Sunday, 16 July • 10 am - 12:30 pm

$50 • Ages 5 & Over

“Ryukyu Bingata” is a 500-year-old traditional craft in Okinawa. Make wonderful memories and experience the traditional craft of Okinawa with your friends and your loved ones.

Back

Receive 10% off early bird school supplies. (whole month)

4th of

Saturday - Monday, 1 - 3 July

Take 20% off your entire order at the Frame Shop.

Seasonal

Check out our seasonal bisques. We have designs for every holiday!

T-Shirt Printing

We have our very own custom T-shirt printing service! Get your squadron, activity, team, or uniform t-shirt printed today. Please visit Arts & Crafts for more details!

For more information about classes:

KADENA FITNESS & SPORTS COMPLEX

Functional Fitness Class

Monday - Friday

5 - 6 am, 6 - 7 am, & 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Saturdays • 9 - 10 am

$30 • One-time fee

8 July • Functional Fitness Fundamentals Class

Risner Fitness Center

Just pay the one-time fee and attend the Functional Fitness Fundamentals Class - a 3-hour instructional class covering technique - prior to attending the group classes. Stop by the Risner Fitness Center front desk or call for more information.

Above All Fit Camp

10 - 28 July • 12 sessions

Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays

4:45 - 6 am

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 9:30 - 10:45 am

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 • 30 min $45 • 60 min

$60 • 75 min $75 • 90 min

$90 • 120 min

Book your session today at the Risner Fitness Center front desk! Customers MUST pay at time of booking.

Karate

Mondays & Fridays • 7 - 8 pm

$70 • Ages 16 & over

$50 • Ages 5 - 15

Stop by the front desk to register.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Mondays & Wednesdays • 7 - 9 pm

Saturdays • 10 am - Noon

Saturday, 1 July • 8 am

Risner Fitness Center

Front Parking Lot

Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placers for all 3 categories: men, women, and youth (ages 16 & under). Open to all DoD ID cardholders. Sign-ups are not required

Pro Shop Sale •3 - 7 July

Receive 10% off on ALL cherry blossom wear and get an additional 10% off on ALL clearance items.

Kadena Fitness & Sports Complex

Habu Fitness Center Bldg 449 • 634-3866

Risner Fitness Center Bldg 109 • 634-5128

Massage Therapy 634-5129

Kadena Sports Pro Shop Bldg. 109 • 966-7431 036-868-2230

Umi no Hi ” Marine Day: の海 日

It’s “ofishally” beach season! To revel in the summertide and enjoy the ocean views with warmer weather, Japanese and Okinawans commence the upcoming season with a “Marine Day,” also known as “Umi no Hi, “Ocean Day,” or “Sea Day.” This holiday gives people a chance to give acknowledgement and show gratitude to the sea nature Gods for providing such creations to enjoy and cherish.

Japanese rely massively on the seas and oceans as Japan is surrounded by a colossal blue blanket of it. Its importance is valued as deep as the ocean as it offers an abundance of natural resources and has become a livelihood for many; all the more, it has also stood as a protection for them in the past.

Japanese triumphed against a battle with the Mongol Empire fleet not just once, but twice by virtue of the mighty powerful storm current.

Marine Day wasn’t always a celebration or kick off to summer vacation; it was once celebrated, in 1941, for the safe return of the Meiji Emperor after a lengthy sea excursion. It was not until 1995 when it transformed to the current holiday today. It is celebrated annually on the third Monday in July to correlate with the Happy Monday System.

This unique Japanese holiday means summer vacation is in sight in regard to students, and a 3-day weekend for many personnel. It is when a mass of families and friends travel to the beach to enjoy the waves, sunshine, and each other’s company. Unable to visit the coast, other parts of Japan celebrate in their own ways as well.

Some commemorate the holiday by lighting up the night with a lantern festival where locals and tourists alike light up different colored lanterns and release them into the water. Others visit aquariums and pools where they hold special events and activities.

Lastly, citizens in Yokohama, a city south of Tokyo, are graced with an annual fireworks display as it was the last destination of the Meiji Emperor’s long sea excursion.

Celebrating Marine Day here is as easy as driving to the bountiful of beaches in existence. We are fortunate to be able to enjoy the aquaculture and the naturalistic ocean views wherever we glance. Hence, let us take time to show our gratitude toward the seas this Marine Day.

Article by Janelle Rivera | Photos by Att Eachus

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「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

MLC/IHA職位分類制度

MLC / IHA Position Classification System

MLC/IHA職位分類制度では、基本賃金表（BWT）におい

て、同様の特徴、スキル、能力を共有する職種のグループ化ま たはカテゴリー化を指し、組織内の関連する職位を、業務の 性質に基づいて整理・グループ化する手段として機能します。

以下は、BWTで一般的に見られる職種のいくつかの例です。

BWT1

BWT2

管理、事務、エンジニアリング：このカテゴリ には、管理、秘書、予算、エンジニアリング、ま たはIT業務を含む職位が含まれます。

熟練および労働作業：このカテゴリには、機 械修理、検査、操作などの熟練作業や、清掃、 販売、ウェイティングテーブルなどのサービ ス作業が含まれます。

In the Master Labor Contract (MLC)/Indirect-Hire Agreement (IHA) position classification system, a Basic Wage Table (BWT) refers to a grouping or categorization of jobs that share similar characteristics, skills, and competencies. It serves as a means of organizing and grouping related positions within an organization based on the nature of the work performed. Here are a few examples of occupations commonly found in BWTs:

Administrative, Clerical, and Engineering: This category includes positions that involve administrative, secretarial, budgeting, engineering, or IT duties.

Skilled and Labor Work: This category encompasses skilled work such as machine repair, inspection, and operation, as well as service work such as cleaning, sales, and waiting tables.

BWT3

セキュリティと消防士：このカテゴリには、セ キュリティガードや消防士などのセキュリテ ィ業務が含まれます。

BWT5 医療作業：このカテゴリには、歯科衛生士や 医療技術者などの病院や診療所での医療作 業が含まれます。

BWT6 看護：このカテゴリには、病院での看護作業 が含まれます。

基本賃金表は、特定の職種カテゴリに対する賃金規模の公 平性と一貫性を確保するように設計されていることに注意す る事が大切です。

Security and Firefighter: This category covers security work, including security guards and firefighters.

Medical Work: This category includes medical work in hospitals or clinics, such as dental hygienists or medical technicians.

Nursing: This category comprises nursing work in hospitals.

It’s important to note that BWTs are designed to ensure fairness and consistency in pay scales for the specific job categories.

English & Japanese Language Exchange

日英会話サークル こんにちは

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。

https://tockify.com/kadenamfrc/pinboard

Military & Family Readiness Center

Email: kaori.mccarthy.jp@us.af.mil

DSN:634-3366/7125

＊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。

Kadena FSS ７月のおすすめ メニュー！

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チリーズ

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JOIN US THIS JULY FOR FUN EVENTS AND EXCLUSIVE PROMOTIONS FAMILY

These veterinarian-formulated products will help with hip and joint pain, anxiety relief, hot spots, fur balls, and more. With Fourth of July in sight, these products will be perfect for relief from the anxiety caused by the loud booms of the fireworks.

Karing Kennels

Boarding Facility • 966-7339

036-868-2235 | Bldg 4065

Pet Adoption Facility • 966-7338

036-868-2234 | Bldg 54300

Email: karingkennels@kadenafss.com

FEATURED GAMES

IN-PERSON TOURNAMENTS

VIRTUAL TOURNAMENTS

Players may need to participate in preliminary events prior to the Grand Finale.

Prizes per player (Amazon Gift Cards):

1st Place • $600

2nd Place • $300

3rd Place • $150

Players will compete in virtual tournaments. Winners will be awarded their prizes at the in-person Grand Finale.

Prizes per player (Amazon Gift Cards):

1st Place • $100

2nd Place • $75

3rd Place • $50

Free to participate | Register • 30 June - 31 July

Kadenafss.com/Esports

10-Game Esports Tournament with in-person and virtual game play.

GRAND FINALE

Saturday, 26 August

Schilling Community Center

CONTEST ELIGIBILITY

U.S. military active duty personnel, DoD civilians, veterans & retirees, and dependents ages 13 and over assigned to Okinawa, Japan military installations.

DISCORD.GG/KADENAESPORTS

@KADENAESPORTS

Overwatch 2 (5v5), FIFA (1v1), Street Fighter (1v1)

Super Smash Brothers (1v1), Mario Kart (Single Player), Magic the Gathering (1v1)

Modern Warfare 2 (4v4), Rocket League (3v3) Apex Legends (3v3), Valorant (5v5)

SCHILLING COMMUNITY CENTER

PROGRAMS

Tuesday, 11 July • 11 am - 2 pm

Schilling Garden

Enjoy free snacks, bounce houses, and activities! While supplies last.

Tuesday, 18 July • 5 - 7 pm

Theme: Harry Potter

Games begin at 6 pm • Ballroom

$8 • Expert level

$5 • Beginner level

Join Team Schilling for Harry Potter Family Bingo! Registration opens the 1st of the month on Webtrac.

Sponsored in part by:

No federal endorsement of sponsor intended.

Wednesday, 19 July • 5 - 7 pm

Games begin at 6 pm • Ballroom

$25 • Expert level

$5 • Bonus round

Marc Jacobs, Kate Spade, YSL, OH MY! Grab your gals and register via WebTrac. There will be 5 rounds of bingo with a bonus buy-in round!

Wednesdays, 5, 12, 19, & 26 July

5 - 6:30 pm OR

Saturdays, 29 July, 5, 12, & 19 August

1:30 - 3 pm

$30 • Registration fee | 4 classes

CLASSES

Visit the front desk to register and for more information!

Japanese Flower Arrangement

Saturday classes coming in August!

$50 • Registration fee | 3 classes

Kimono Tapestry Workshop

Saturday, July 29 • 10 am – Noon

$55 • Registration fee | 1 class

Driver’s Education

$300 • Class fee

Active duty • Teens • First-time adult drivers

Class fee includes classroom learning and 6 hours of behind the wheel training with experienced instructors.

STEM Science

Thursdays • 4 - 5 pm • $36 per month

1st & 3rd Thursday • Ages 6 - 9

2nd & 4th Thursday • Ages 10 - 12

Registration required.

KUMON (Math/Japanese)

Tuesdays & Fridays • 3 - 6 pm

$75 • Per month for 1 subject

$150 • Per month for both subjects

30-minute sessions

Math • Ages 4 - 18

Japanese • Ages 4 & over

Registration required.

SERVICES

Cyber Café

Check out our new seating areas with charging ports and 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.

Reservations

Ballroom Rental

Capacity • 120 people

$25 • 1 hour | $40 • 2 hours

$50 • 3 hours | $25+ • Extra hours

Shi-Shi Room Rental

Capacity • 36 people

$10 • 1 hour | $16 • 2 hours

$20 • 3 hours | $10+ • Extra hours

Schilling

Community Center

634-1387 | Bldg 455

@KadenaCommunityCenter

TEEN CENTER

Summer Break

Summer hours • Noon - 5:30 pm

Rec Room hours • Dependent on field trips

Come tag along with friends on fun adventures, career explorations, and camps throughout the summer. Registration for our weekly camps closes 2 weeks prior. Registration must be completed on the CYPBMS portal, https://app.afcyp.com/. If you need assistance accessing your account, please contact parentsupport@afcyp. com or 1(833)-324-2280. Nonmembers that are interested will need to contact the Teen Center directly.

Art Camp

Wednesday - Friday, 5 - 7 July

$25 • Members

Join us for a full-of-art fun! We'll start the week off with a visit to Kadena Arts & Crafts for a pottery project, Teen Center for canvas work, and an additional project designed by our Art Club advisor.

New to Kadena and want to get your teen involved in the community? Register to become a member of the Kadena Teen Center family! The Teen Center is a place for your teens to make new friends before the school year. Stop by and tour

Beginning 5 July

Kadena Youth Center offers field trips throughout the summer to keep the youth engaged in fun activities during their vacation.

Week 4: 5 - 7 July • Art Camp (Explore creativity with fun activities including tie-dye)

Week 5: 11 - 13 July • Ice skating, bowling, and tumbling camp

Week 6: 18 - 20 July • Okinawa History Camp, Eisa Museum, and bowling

Week 7: 25 - 27 July • AFN radio, bowling, and Bios on the Hill

Week 8: 1 - 3 August • STEM Camp (Edible science, Wonder Museum, and Botanical Gardens)

Week 9: 8-10 August • Stay Cool Camp (Ice cream park, Innovation lab, and ice skating)

Week 10: 15 - 17 August • Golf Camp

Please check the parent portal (CYBPMS) for more information. *All camps are subject to change.

Membership Appreciation Day

Friday, 28 July • 3:30 pm

Join us for membership appreciation day to celebrate our Rec Members!

We’ll celebrate birthdays, new members, say goodbye to our departing members, and recognize our Youth of the Month. It’ll be a great time with food, games, prizes, and tons of fun. Open to Youth Center members.

Recreation Room Summer Hours

Monday - Friday • Noon - 6 pm

Our Youth Center Recreational Room (Rec Room) programs include: Art Club, Image Makers, Culture Club, Triple Play, Smart Girls, Passport to Manhood, Torch Club, and STEM. Visit kadenafss.com/ youth-center for more information.

Teaching Children How to Get Along

Family Child Care

Family Child Care (FCC) provides child care services to military and civilian families. If you are looking for an alternative to center-based care with full-time, part-time, and hourly care options, FCC is for you! Benefits include

A safe learning environment • Age appropriate, supervised play Small ratio and individualized care •Professionally trained staff

Any adult offering regular child care in privatized base housing MUST be licensed according to their lease contract. For more information about FCC enrollment, local requirements, or how to become an FCC Provider, contact the Community Child Care Coordinator at 634-0514.

Child Care for PCS

Sponsored by the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS), the AFAS Child Care for PCS program is designed to help relieve some of the stress felt by Air Force families in the process of a PCS move. AFAS PCS Care provides 20 hours of child care per child in an FCC program for both the departing and inbound installations. Pick up your voucher today at the Military & Family Readiness Center, Building 220.

Not Air Force? Army, Navy, and Marine families assigned to an Air Force installation are also eligible. Active duty families should contact the Community Child Care Coordinator for details about eligibility requirements.

Family Child Care

634-0514 | Bldg 1850

Night Out & Give Parents a Break

$32 • Per child

Your night will be even more magical knowing that your children will be having the time of their lives in our CDC and SAC facilities!

Open-ended arts and crafts activities

Board games and puzzles

• Engineering with Legos

• Active gross motor play

Competitive gym games for youth, such as Dodgeball and Four Square Light dinner provided

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Give Parents A Break vouchers provided by Command, First Sergeants, Chaplains, M&FRC, and FAP. Please contact M&FRC for more information.

Saturday, 29 July & Saturday, 19 August 5 - 9 pm

Niko Niko CDC, Bldg 334 and Himawari SAC, Bldg 439 FCC

Parents’ Night Out is open to all ranks and services, but spaces are limited and available on a firstcome, first-served basis.

Register online through the CYPBMS Portal.

CYPBMS Registration

CYPBMS Registration

(required for all CYP programs)

(required for all CYP programs)

NEW FAMILIES!

If your little ones want to get into sports or enhance their skills, Youth Sports is an excellent way to do it! Expedite your child’s registration for Kadena sports, sports camps, and sports clinics by creating a CYPBMS account! It’s as easy as scanning the QR code provided to begin the process.

You can also visit the Youth Sports office inside the Habu Fitness Center or call at 634-9126 for assistance.

PCSing to a new base? Did you know that you can transfer your account to your new installation? Just change your location!

Kadena’s

Youth Sports & Fitness

634-9126 | Bldg 499

Our School Age Care offers 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.

In addition to the everyday activities, our School Age Care locations offer a 10-week summer camp with weekly field trips and endless hours of fun!

Please register for Summer Care through militarychildcare.com.

All youth must be enrolled in kindergarten for the previous year.

Shima No Ko SAC

634-1314 • Bldg 4081

Just before Gate 3

Himawari SAC 632-0202 • Bldg 439 Across from Base Library

KADENA LIBRARY

July Summer Reading Program events:

Monday, 10 July • Adult Craft • 6 pm

Make a mixed media collage that represents your inner voice! Bring photographs, maps, and other special items to be used in your collage. Maximum limit of 12 participants.

Tuesday, 11 July • Storytime • 10:30 am

Ages 2 - 6

Can you hear me now? We’ll make a tin can string phone and have some related stories.

Wednesday, 12 July • Craft • 10:30 am

Ages 2 - 6

Make a rain stick for expressive, musical fun! Maximum limit of 36 participants.

4 pm • Ages 6 - 11

Kindness rocks! Come together and paint rocks with motivational sayings and pictures. Maximum limit of 36 participants.

Thursday, 13 July

A Loud and Quiet Babytime! • 11 am Ages 0 - 2

Teen Craft • 3 pm

Ages 12 & over

Make a vision dream board. Discover your energy, your favorite things, and things you would like to do! When finished, you will see your wishes, goals, and hobbies all on 1 board. Maximum limit of 12 participants.

Friday, 14 July

Find Your Voice Poetry Event!

10:30 am - 2 pm

All ages

We will have fun making blackout poetry, create poetry dice, and write a group poem! Maximum capacity 36.

For more information, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/KadenaLibrary

Closures

Summer Reading Program

9 June - 21 July • All ages

Grand prizes will be given out to active participants from each age category in August.

There’s still time to sign up! Prizes will be given for minutes read throughout the 6 weeks as well as to active participants from each age category. Register online through Beanstack at kadenaafblibrary.beanstack.org/reader365

Tuesday, 4 July • Independence Day

Monday, 17 July • Marine Day or “Umi no Hi”

Saturdays, 8 & 22 July • Power Outages

“Find Your Voice”

M&FRC

SMOOTH MOVE

Monday, 17 July • 1:30 - 3:30 pm

Kadena M&FRC, Bldg 220

Bundles for Babies

Tuesday, 11 July • 1 - 4 pm

Kadena M&FRC, Bldg 220

We will explore several topics including budgeting for baby and local resources.

Key Spouse

Continuing Education

Tuesday, 11 July • 5:30 - 7 pm

Kadena M&FRC, Bldg 220

The Continuing Education series is intended for active Key Spouse volunteers to discuss and learn various topics helpful in serving as a KS volunteer. Note: this is required of all ACTIVE Key Spouses and Key Spouse Mentors.

Understanding Spouse Employment

Thursday, 13 July • 9 - 11 am

Kadena M&FRC, Bldg 220

We will take a deep dive into understanding the different hiring agencies and processes for employment while overseas. Whether new to the military community, to the area, or just getting back to work, this will be a great start to your successful journey.

TSP Millionaire

Monday, 17 July • 9 - 10 am

Kadena M&FRC, Bldg 220

This workshop provides an overview of the TSP Roth & Traditional savings/ retirement plan.

Are you PCSing to a new base? The Smooth Move program is designed to assist members with a smooth transition to their gaining base. It provides a checklist, guidance from several base agencies, and information to help you and your family get to know the gaining base facilities and local area.

WritingResume101

Wednesday,19July•9-11am

KadenaM&FRC,Bldg220

For more information about classes or to register:

If you’re writing your first resume or looking to tweak an old one, this introductory class is a great waytogetstarted.From selecting formats, fonts and layouts, to writing a tailored resume with the language to help you get the interview.

634-3366 | Bldg 220

EFMP Events

Open to all EFMP families! Spots are limited, so call 634-3366 to register today!

Glass Tour

Thursday, 6 July • 9 am - 4 pm

Spend the day at the Busena Marine Park to learn about the sea creatures found in Okinawa and end the day at the Ryukyu Glass Factory where you will create your very own Ryukyu glass.

Fun in the Sun Beach Day

Wednesday, 12 July • 8 am - 4 pm

Okuma Beach

Learn about ocean safety and enjoy a fun day in the sun at Okuma Beach.

Shisa Dog Workshop

Wednesday, 26 July • 2:30 - 4:30 pm

Torii Station Arts & Crafts Center

A sensory and art workshop making Okinawan Shisa wall hangings to remember your time in Okinawa. Taught by an Arts & Craft instructor at Torii Station.

Fish & Farmers Market Tour

Tuesday, 1 August • 9 am - 3:30 pm

Join us as we explore various fish and farmers markets on island. Learn about local produce and seafood and how you can incorporate them in your meals.

Key Spouse Initial Training

Wednesday, 19 July • 8 am - 3:30 pm

Kadena M&FRC, Bldg 220

This training is for newly appointed Key Spouses and Key Spouse Mentors with a current appointment letter.

Plan Your Financial Freedom

Monday, 24 July • 9 - 10 am

Kadena M&FRC, Bldg 220

Come and learn 5 actionable strategies and techniques to bring you closer to financial freedom. Open to all DoD ID cardholders.

Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, and ETFs

Monday, 31 July • 10 - 11 am

Kadena USO

Learn about the differences, similarities, alternatives, and choices of these investment options and helpful tools.

English & Japanese Language Exchange

Thursdays • 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Kadena M&FRC, Bldg 220

A language and culture exchange between U.S. and Japan.

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Training Education&

DoD SkillBridge Briefing

Friday, 14 July • 11 am - Noon

Kadena Education & Training Office • Bldg 59, 3rd floor, Rm 332

Register in AFVEC → Ed Center info banner on right → Ed Center Events

The DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for you to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships.

Face-to-Face TA Brief for First-Time TA users

Wednesday, 5 & 19 July • 11 am - Noon

Kadena Education & Training Office, 3rd floor

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On-Base Schools

ERAU (1F) | 634-5083 | kadena.campus@erau.edu Troy University (2F) | 634-7464 | kadena@troy.edu

UMGC (2F) | 634-2206 kadena-asia@umgc.edu

UPCOMING PME Courses

6 July - 9 August • NCOA-ILE: 23-5

10 July - 11 August • SNCOA-ALE: 23E

31 July - 31 August • SOS: 23F

17 - 28 July • CMSA-CLC: 23I

Have you recently completed your EJPME

(previously SEJPME)? Send a copy of your certificate to kadena.pmemanagementoffice@us.af.mil to update your records!

UPCOMING AFOQT Dates

Thursdays, 13 July & 10 August

For dates after August and to sign up for the AFOQT, TBAS, EDPT, DLPT, or DLAB, email kadena.educationservicestesting@us.af.mil. The AFOQT is now offered as online testing. Please plan ahead as the process for registering to take the exam has changed, and can take more time than in the past.

Kadena Education Office Education & Training, 3rd floor, Bldg 59 634-1500 | kadenaeducationoffice@us.af.mil

#FindSomething Special

By Janelle Rivera

Prime beach season is here! Time to take your cameras out for more #FindSomethingSpecial submissions! Don’t forget your sunscreen, sunglasses, and water as you venture out on the infinite incredible undertakings you can achieve while on the island this beach season. But before we show you all things summer, here are a few highlights from the last several months that you can add to your “Oki things to do” list. You’re welcome!

@xoxo.hyeyoung visited Hija River during the week-long holiday Golden Week for Children’s Day with her lovely kids. The air current made for a perfect photo op as the koinobori swam through the skies on top of the streaming body of water. Children’s Day was celebrated in May and is observed throughout Japan as a time to pause and reflect on our children’s health and growth. Hyeyoung made sure to spend as much quality time with her children especially during this memorable holiday.

@debby.bullard came across this beautiful waterfront with stunning rock formations while she journeyed through the island. No matter the weather, a beach trip is always a good idea in Okinawa; whether it’s a walk on the beach or a picnic by the beach. Of course, let’s not forget to grab a few instagrammable photos of the uniqueness of each location like what Debby made sure to do.

@the_great_family_odyssey spent the day with her family enjoying donuts and delicious drinks. This café is not only an excellent place to get pastries during a family date, but also a perfect spot for aesthetically pleasing photos as every aspect of it, inside and out, is picture perfect. We love a good café or restaurant where you can relax, enjoy, eat delectable food, and take creative pictures!

Make sure to add these locations to your pins for future expeditions with family and friends. When you do #FindSomethingSpecial, don’t forget to use the hashtag for a chance to be featured! Happy posting!

Prime beach season is here!

@debby.bullard

FACILITY PHONE NUMBERS & HOURS OF OPERATION

Unless noted otherwise: Holidays • Closed | Family Days • Open regular hours

RECREATION

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.

Information, Tickets, & Travel Bldg. 455 966-7333 | 036-868-2226

Travel Agency • 966-7437 | 036-868-2266

Marina One mile north of Kadena Gate 1 966-7345 | 036-868-2228

Tue, Thu, & Fri

Sun, & Holidays

Closed Harbor • 966-7282 | 036-868-2282

Summer hours starting 1 Apr Mon, Tue, Thu - Sun & Holidays 7 am -

Okuma Beach Located 51 miles north of Kadena off Route 58. Open on regular hours on holidays.

Reservation Desk • 631-1991/1992 | 098-962-1991/1992

Daily 8 am - 5 pm

Surfside Grill & Bar • 631-1805 | 098-962-1805 Breakfast 8 am - 10 am Afternoon 11 am - 9 pm (last order 8:30 pm)

Okuma Outdoor Recreation Bldg. 103 631-1816

Unite Program Bldg. 721 632-7220 | 070-3802-8959

Mon - Sun Hours as applicable

SERVICES

632-8830

634-5940

632-1010 | 098-962-1010 Open 24-hours a day, seven days a week

YOUTH & TEEN

Child Care Referral Bldg. 439

632-7693

Mon - Fri 9 am - 3 pm

Child Development Centers

Closed on family days.

Wakaba | 632-7420 Bldg. 132

Mon - Fri 6:30 am – 5:30 pm

Niko Niko | 634-5263 Bldg. 334

Mon - Fri 6:30 am - 5:30 pm

Family Child Care Bldg. 1850

Closed on family days.

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 • 632-0202 Bldg. 439

Mon - Fri 6:30 am - 5:30 pm

Shima No Ko School Age Care • 634-1314 Bldg. 4081

Mon - Fri 6:30 am - 5:30 pm

School Liaison Office Bldg. 99

634-2231 | 080-6489-8617

Mon - Fri 8 am - 5 pm

Teen Center Bldg. 439

Daily (Jun - Sep) 9 am -

pm Outdoor Recreation Bldg. 614 966-7343 | 036-868-2229

Rental Equipment Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri

Closed on Sundays & family days.

634-8443 Recreation (School days) Mon & Wed - Fri

-

& Sun 8 am -

pm Wed & Holidays Closed Reservation for Flea Market & Parks, Paintball 966-7343 | 036-868-2229

Paintball Rec Play Reservation only

Kadena Aquatics • 634-7665

Fairchild Pool Mon - Fri* 5 - 8 am

Sat & Sun Closed

*Closed first Wednesday of every month for training

Hagerstrom Pool Thu - Mon 10 am -

&

Schilling Community Center Bldg. 455 634-1387

- Fri

& Holidays

Days

Barber Shop (E Club)

Mon - Sat 9 am - 6 pm

Shogun Auto Care Center Bldg. 1436

Repair Center

966-7356 | 036-868-2232

Mon - Sat 8 am - 5 pm

U-Wrench-It & Parts Store

966-7355 | 036-868-2221

Mon - Fri

Sat

Sun

(No school

at noon the 3rd Thursday of Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec *CAC/dependant/civilian/retiree cards are issued by appt only. Please make an appt. via RAPIDS by visiting https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/self_service/rapids/ unauthenticated?execution=e1s1

NONFSS FACILITIES

DSN: 315-632-7835 | 090-6868-3810

Army Veterinary Treatment Facility Bldg. 731

966-7593 | 036-868-2263

Note: Hours are subject to change.