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Cover Photo by: Nagi Marie Quirk On the Cover: Damian Rogers
COMMAND 18th Force Support Squadron Commander Colonel Peter M. Pollock
MARKETING Marketing Director Christine Phillipp Video Producer Att Eachus
Graphics Yoshihiro Higa Takako Uehara Yuka Kinjo Yasuhiro Nerome
Writer/Editor Rachel Kuhn
Photographer Nagi Marie Quirk
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Account Executives Amy Jo Selby Kellie Anthony Jana Byrn Melissa Kowaluk Ruben Zaldaña
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Banyan Tree Club Lounge Programs WEDNESDAYS Salsa Night • 10 & 24 August Dance Lessons • 7 pm - 9 pm Open Dance • 9 pm - 11 pm
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MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION NIGHT Wednesday, 10 August • 5:30 pm - 7 pm
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11 •Sushi and Soba: Okinawa’s Culture of Food - There are many ways in which Okinawa distinguishes itself from mainland Japan, one of the foremost being through slight changes to traditional Japanese cuisine, maintaining its own identity within Japan.
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SUSHI AND SOBA OKINAWA’S CULTURE OF FOOD
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All countries and regions of the world have a certain cuisine that is held dear by its people. Since food is an intricate part of the cultural makeup that defines a country, people fight hard to protect the integrity and uniqueness of what originates with them. Food is the great unifier. It is oftentimes the first thing visitors encounter and it generally leaves a lasting impression. People even go on food pilgrimages in search of the best or most unique food a country has to offer. Food isn’t just food in many places – food is culture. In France or Italy, this means cheese, pasta or wine while in the United States it’s apple pie and barbecue. On Okinawa however, sushi and Okinawan soba take the cake. There are many ways in which Okinawa distinguishes itself from mainland Japan, one of the foremost being through slight changes to traditional Japanese cuisine, maintaining its own identity within Japan. This is primarily seen in Okinawan soba and sushi. There is a deep history surrounding these two delectable items and how they took root in Okinawa differently than mainland Japan.
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Initially when you think of sushi, you may think of California, Rainbow or Spider rolls with combinations of fish, vegetables, rice and sauces forming one colorful roll, but that’s not the common sushi roll on Okinawa. You can certainly find those intricate rolls, but it is more common to have sashimi style sushi Historically, sushi was not as popular on Okinawa as on mainland Japan because the hot temperatures and lack of refrigeration made it hard to keep the raw fish fresh. But as time went on, it grew in popularity and is now commonly found around the island.
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Recently, I was given the opportunity to attend the Cooking 101: Sushi tour through Kadena Information, Tickets & Travel and learned firsthand how to make different varieties of sushi. The instructor explained every step of sushi making from perfecting the rice to fileting fresh Yellowfin tuna. We made California rolls along with a variety of nigiri with tuna, salmon and shrimp. Once we completed the rolls, we taste tested our creations while the tour guide explained more about the types of fish that are found off the coast of Okinawa and the surrounding region. We concluded our Cooking 101: Suishi trip at the Awase Fish Market where you can find a wide variety of the freshest fish and seafood available on island. A couple people on the tour even bought more fish to continue working on their sushi making skills at home! VENTURE 11
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Next on our Okinawan foodie adventure, we explored the history of Okinawan Soba. Can you believe there is a Japanese Fair Trade Commission that had to sanction the Okinawan soba noodle? Up until 1978, it was widely accpeted that Okinawan Soba was not true soba. On October 17, 1978 all of that changed and the commission conceded that the noodles everyone in this prefecture eats on a practically daily basis can be called soba. Mainland Japan hesitated to name Okinawa’s version of soba legitimate because it contradicted the technicalities of their own definition of the noodle.
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Originally, soba noodles were made from a type of buckwheat called sobako, which gives it a bit of a gray tinge. The noodles are then stretched and cut thin. Okinawa’s version of soba contains no buckwheat at all and is made wholly of flour, which is why Japan was disinclined to allow it into the soba hall of fame. Understandably so, Mainland Japan fought hard to maintain their technical definition as the standard. But Okinawans wanted the recognition for their unique version of the dish and continued to prove their soba worthy of the title.
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You may wonder why recognition means so much for Okinawa. It’s all about perspective, though, and Okinawa has endured a lot over the years through war and conflict. Having ownership over certain cultural roots among other Southeast Asian islands and having recognition for something that is also considered an art form is a large part of maintaining their unique cultural identity.
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There is certainly always more to learn about the rich history of both Okinawa and Japan. To sign up for the Cooking 101 tours or to learn more about Okinawa’s past, culture, food and more visit Kadena Information, Tickets & Travel to find out where your next adventure will take you! Please contact us directly for dates, time and prices of the below tours.
August Foodie Tours
Cooking 101: Sushi Learn the art of making sushi with Chef Iha at the Grand Mer hotel. If you’re lucky you may even witness a fish cutting demonstration! After eating your creations visit a fish market and test your skills at home! Cooking 101: Okinawa Soba Learn how to make this local specialty! We will also enjoy a tour around the Soba Factory. Make sure to bring a camera, yen, apron and a bandana or hair net. Market Madness – Itoman City We will shop at their largest farmer’s market and buy the catch of the day. Don’t forget your dinner menu! Please bring yen for your purchases and lunch. 14 WWW.KADENAFSS.COM
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20 • Are You Ready for Some FootBowl? The league is incredibly fun and I really mean it when I say anyone can enjoy it. I was not a skilled bowler when I entered, but my teammates assured me that we would still do well and that I would get better, and they were completely right. 26 • Norikuradake & Kamikochi Hiking Trip with Outdoor Recreation 27 • Seaside Cinema at the Kadena Marina
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RISNER FITNESS CENTER • 634-5128 •
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200 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Part I • 10 September - 10 October $800 • Per person Part I & II • 10 September - 19 December $2,300 • Per person Thursdays • 6 pm - 9 pm | Saturdays • 9 am - 4 pm
Become a certified yoga instructor with Rebecca Cohen and be able to register through the Yoga Alliance. Part I is available as a stand alone class but must be completed to take Part II. Registration for both ends Tuesday, 30 August.
MIZUNO SHOE FITTING Saturday, 20 August 9 am - noon & 1 pm - 5 pm
A Mizuno athletic shoes consultant will asses your foot (arch height, flexibility, and pressure distribution) to determine the proper shoe for you and recommend a shoe accordingly. Advanced reservation is required at the Risner Sports Pro Shop, and walkins will be seen on a space available basis.
MONTHLY TENNIS LESSONS
$20 • Per person for private lessons $10 • Per person for group lessons (2 - 4 people) Sign up for private or group lessons at the Risner Sports Pro Shop to improve your game. Private lessons are held Monday through Sunday, and group lessons are held Monday through Friday.
RISNER MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAM
Want to try something new? Check out the martial arts classes offered at the Risner Fitness Center! Classes include Kuk Sool Won, Brazilian Jujitsu, Ryukyuan Shorin-Ryu and Intergrated Kali Combative Concepts. Men’s, Women’s and youth classes are available. Contact the Risner Fitness Center or check out the schedule on Kadenafss.com for more details.
RISNER FIT CAMP
Monday, 15 August - Friday, 9 September Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays • 5 am - 6 am $180 • Per person Challenge yourself with this fit camp led by Chris Weathersbee. There will be high intensity training mixed with cardio and resistance exercises for all training levels. Increase your strength and endurance through boxing, body weight exercises, running, plyometrics, and much more. Your progress will be tracked throughout the boot camp through fitness evaluations and body composition testing.
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Go-Kart Trip Friday, 12 August • 9:30 am $8.50 • Per person For those looking for some thrills and actions, register for the go-kart trip to the most exciting go-kart track on Okinawa. Registration ends Wednesday, 10 August.
Stand Up Paddle Board and Sea Kayaking Trip Saturday, 20 August • 10 am - noon & 2 pm - 4 pm $5 • Per person It’s heating up in Okinawa, so jump in the water! Test your balance on on a stand up paddle board or explore the Okinawan waters in a kayak. Registration ends Thursday, 18 August. Single Airman Program is open to all single and unaccompanied service members assigned to Kadena Air Base.
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What is the FootBowl League? The Kadena FootBowl League is a unique bowling league that can be enjoyed by bowlers of all skill levels ages 18 and over. This league is compiled of up to 32 teams of four and each team carrying the name of their favorite professional football team. Every week, each bowling team bowls three games against the team that their assigned professional team played that week. So, if the Cleveland Browns played against the Pittsburg Steelers in real life, then those bowling teams would play against each other that week in the league.
How are teams assigned? Teams are assigned at the draft during the annual Tailgate Party held at Emery Lanes prior to the beginning of the season. The choosing teams are selected in order of which their franchise fee is received, so you want to pay early so you have a better chance at choosing first! Franchise fees will be accepted until the day of the Tailgate party on Saturday, 20 August. A member from each bowling team must attend the draft to claim the professional team they wish to represent. 22 WWW.KADENAFSS.COM
Who can play? Anyone! As long as you’re over 18 and have base access, you can play!
I’m not a very good bowler, can I play? What’s nice about this league is that it provides you with a handicap, so even if you aren’t very skilled you have a chance at your team doing well. What’s also nice is that after playing three games a week for six months straight, your skills are bound to get better. Need convincing? In my experience, my average score went up from 75 per game, to 125 per game.
Are there prizes? Of course! Every week the game is briefly interrupted by the Lucky Train and one league participant will win an awesome prize! Prizes range all the way from practical housewares to one-night stays at fancy resorts. At the end of the league, the top teams will also get a portion of their invested funds back. VENTURE 23
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Last but definitely not least, one of the best things about the FootBowl League, in this foodie’s opinion, is having easy access to the delicious Burgers of the Month at Strikers Café. Last year, I was never completely on my game until I had a burger. It was the fuel I needed to really play well. August’s Burger of the Month is the Crispy Salami Burger. There’s nothing like a juicy beef patty topped with Mozzarella cheese, crispy baked salami, lettuce and a homemade sun dried tomato pesto to get your bowling game up to par.
Adult & Youth Instructional Clinic Sunday, 14 August • 12 pm - 2 pm $5 • Per person Join Professional Bowling Association stars Sean Rash and Ronnie Sparks for a day of bowling in their Pro Bowler Coaching Clinic. This is an amazing opportunity to introduce bowling to children and adults of all ages! Pro-Am Tournament Sunday, 14 August • 3:30 pm $10 • Per person Four games, 9-Pin No-TAP with a handicap of 90% of 210. Open to all ages 10 and over. Pro Shop Superior Performance Fit and Layout Clinic Wednesday, 17 August • Noon - 8 pm $25 • Per person Register for a half hour session with us, and we will check your span, pitches, and PAP to determine your bowling grip and layout. Each bowler will receive a $20 credit towards the Pro Shop. Emery Lanes • 966-7303
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Yes! Emery Lanes has everything you need to play in the league. They have shoes and bowling balls available for rent or purchase, they’ll affordably feed you and your team, and they always have a pretty good mix of tunes going. The league is incredibly fun, and I really mean it when I say anyone can enjoy it. I was not a skilled bowler when I entered, but my teammates assured me that we would still do well and that I would get better, and they were completely right.
Want to brush up on your skills before the FootBowl League starts? Check out our Pro-Am Clinics happening in August and get tips and tricks from professional bowlers!
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Tee time • 6:30 am $60 • Per person Registration deadline • Tuesday, 30 August Put your skills to the test and compete in our annual three-day, 54-hole tournament to determine the 2016 Banyan Tree Golf Course Champion! Tournament will follow individual stroke play rules and will be flighted based on team handicap. Flight categories include Seniors, Mens, and Ladies. If you don’t have a verified handicap, stop by the Banyan Tree Golf Pro Shop prior to the tournament and we’ll help you establish one. Price includes prizes, tee favors, on-couse beverages and an awards banquet where food will be served. Cart fee not included. Stop by the Banyan Tree Golf Course Pro Shop to sign up today!
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Outdoor Recreation offers trips during the week and on weekends to accommodate any schedule. From water activities like kayaking and snorkeling to land activities like river trekking and hiking, Outdoor Recreation can guide you through new explorations of Okinawa and beyond.
Kadena Marina is your place for all things water. The Marina offers rentals, snorkel and dive excursions, SCUBA certifications, night dive charters recreational boating and jet ski classes and rentals, as well as a beautiful beach the whole family can enjoy. Contact our knowledgeable staff about our classes, certifications and other services!
Registration for on-island trips opens 30 days in advance. Off-island trip spots can be reserved 60 days in advance!
Snorkeling Trip Friday, 5 August • 9 am - 2 pm $20 • Per person Komaka Island Saturday, 20 August • 7 am - 6 pm $45 • Per person Mangrove River Kayaking Sunday, 21 August • 8 am - 4 pm $50 • Per person River Trekking Sunday, 7 August • 9 am - 3 pm Wednesday, 31 August • 9 am - 3 pm $25 • Per person
Stand Up Paddle Board & Kayak Rentals $5 • Per hour Spend your sunny days on the water! Rent a stand up paddle board or kayak to meet your Vitamin D quota.
Sunset Paddle Saturday, 6 August • 6 pm - 8 pm $30 • Per person Norikuradake & Kamikochi Hiking Trip 3 - 6 September $750 • Per person | $1400 • Per couple We are trekking in Kamikochi, one of the most scenic spots in Japan. This trip will include a guided hike up Mt. Norikura. Everyone, regardless of hiking experience, can enjoy this guided tour. On a clear day, you will be able to see the whole panorama of the northern, central and southern Japanese Alps. Registration is open now. For more information on the trips listed or for dates and prices for any of Outdoor Recreation’s weekday and weekend trips, call or stop by!
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Night Dive Charters Thursday, 4 August • 7 pm Pavilion Rentals $20 • Per day Rent a pavilion for your next big event. Pavilions can be reserved up to 30 days in advance for private events and 90 days for unit or squadron events. Seaside Cinema Saturday, 27 August 15 minutes after sunset Join us for a showing of Free Willy!
Weekly Keramas Charters Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays Departure • 8 am (location varies) The Keramas are a nationally protected chain of islands off the coast of Okinawa and they provide some of the best diving in Japan. Don’t worry if you don’t have the gear! We offer a wide variety of rentals. Watercraft Rentals Enjoy Okinawa via powerboat, sailboat or jet ski! A safety course is required and offered Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am - 11 am. SCUBA Certification Get PADI Dive Certified through Kadena Marina. Our instructors are flexible with class dates and times to fit even the busiest of schedules. Talk to the Dive Shop staff for more details!
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Championship Tournament Saturday, 20 August Showtime • 7:30 am |Start time • 8 am Free • Junior Golf Clinic participants | $10 • All others Use your new skills in our Junior Golf Championship Tournament! We’ll have a 9-hole scramble with lunch and prizes! During July and August, stop by Chibana Golf Course or Banyan Tree Golf Course where kids will receive free golf balls for the driving range courtesy of the Air Force Golf Programs.
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31 • Are you Artistic? - Everyone has different levels of artistic capabilities. Some come by them naturally, others have to practice and others fall somewhere in between. 35 • Summer Camps and trips with the Teen Center 37 • New group guitar lessons at the Schilling Community Center 38 • Heartlink Spouse Orientation at the Airman & Family Readiness Center
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Hagerstrom Pool Hours Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays • 10 am - 6 pm Mondays, Wednesday - Friday • 10 am - 6 pm Tuesdays • Closed
30 • Family Frenzy Movie Night at the Banyan Tree Club
Fairchild Pool Hours Monday - Friday • 5 am - 7 pm Saturday & Sunday • Closed Swim Instructors Kadena Aquatics is recruiting swim instructors! Contact Kadena Aquatics for more information on their available opportunities.
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Kiddie Disco Wednesday, 17 August $7.95 • Adults ($1 member discount) $4.95 • Kids ($1 member discount) Open to all ranks and services. Teacher Appreciation Night Friday, 26 August • 5:30 pm In the Ballroom Join us to celebrate the hard work and dedication of the Kadena community teachers. There will be premium heavy hors d’oeuvres and a performance by Magic Castle Magician, Masa! Kadena Officers’ Club • 966-7409 •
Enlisted Club Family Membership Back to School BBQ! Banyan Tree Club Lounge and Patio Saturday, 27 August • Noon - 3 pm Free • Ages 17 & under $5.95 • Adults End the summer with a fun afternoon at the Banyan Tree Club! There will be assortment of delicious food, exciting games for the whole family and of course, prizes! Open only to enlisted Air Force Club members. Family Frenzy Movie Night Thursday, 18 August Doors open • 5:30 pm Movie begins • 6:30 pm Take a night off from the heat with this month’s feature film, Frozen! Family Frenzy Movie Night is free and open to all.
Like a Vincent Van Gogh (pronounced the right way) type of artistic? Are you? That’s amazing. I’m not. Well, no, I take that back, I’m more of a ‘hey, look at this burlap! I wonder how I can make my house even more like a shabby chic vintage country barn than it already is’ type of artistic. And sometimes I can draw. For our purposes, let’s call it crafty. I’m crafty and I’ll admit that. I’ve homemade plenty of decorations in my day and I like to think I have the proverbial eye for aesthetics. But there are those living among us who are truly artistic. They can take a blank canvas and turn it into the world’s next great masterpiece, sculpt their own version of Venus de Milo or even use technology to create beautiful digital art. You see that title up there at the top of the page? Yes, the one on this page…that’s hand drawn lettering turned into vector art. That definitely counts as art!
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veryone has different levels of artistic capabilities. Some come by them naturally, others have to practice and others fall somewhere in between. My fine arts capabilities are definitely low on the totem pole but I have talents in other artistic areas. I love to draw, do hand lettering and decorate. That’s where my artsy side shows through. I may not be a painter, sculptor or a graphic artist – though I may try – but that’s okay. Sometimes in life, we have to realize that we are good at some things and maybe not as good at others. But play to your strengths and practice at the others. Any time you’re using your creativity, you’re an artist. Ever get in the kitchen and create a new recipe out of an old one or even rearrange your furniture? You may not feel like an artist with a raspberry beret and a paint palette but you used the right side (that’s the correct and right side) of your brain. You don’t have to be DaVinci, Leonardo, Michelangelo or even Donatello to create something beautiful. Beauty is, as we know, in the eye of the beholder and often comes from the sense of accomplishment that accompanies a finished project. Perhaps to another, the sketch of your dog that took hours isn’t classically beautiful and maybe she looks more like a horse than anything else. But to you? To you she’s perfect.
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S Create Your Calm Down time… Two words that rarely make their way into the description of my everyday. Being at the Mud Factory inside Arts & Crafts, I was able to pick up a brush and press the imaginary pause button on my life. While I was painting the rabbit, I silenced all of the little thoughts that constantly run through my head. Life’s demands seemed to float away for just a little while and I was able to put the proverbial pen to paper and create something. In this case it was brush to ceramic, but once I finished I felt relaxed, as if just a tiny bit of weight lifted off of my shoulders. - Jana
Create, Then Change Sometimes in art you start not really knowing what you want to do. Part of what makes art exciting is the unknown. You don’t always know what your finished product will be or look like when you begin. You may start with one idea and end with a completely different concept. When I painted the Kokeshi doll at the Mud Factory, I started out with a pastel, mermaid-esque design. My finished product was darker with more red. It’s okay if you make mistakes or completely change your design in the middle. It’s normal, actually! There are no mistakes in art. It is about the creative process and being free in the moment. - Shelly
Create With Color I didn’t really start with a plan when I chose the hen I just knew I would be able to use a lot of color and, at the time, that was good enough. My style in décor, fashion and accessories does not really allow for beige, greige or taupe; neutrals are nice, they’re just not for me. So I used as many colors as I could find! Though the hen was more challenging than I had initially thought she would be and oddly enough, my usual attention to detail didn’t quite carry over to this project, I truly enjoyed myself. I put color on a blank canvas and created something…and there’s something to be said for that! - Rachel
Do you want to exercise your creative muscles? Stop by Kadena Arts & Crafts. They’ll show you around. You can do some serious sculpting in the Mud Factory or take a peek in the Woodshop. You can get your certification card and be on your way to some serious woodworking accomplishment gains. No one’s ever said they wished they wouldn’t have handmade their own kitchen table! August Classes at Arts & Crafts Origami for Kids Tuesdays • 1 pm - 2 pm Free • Ages 6 & up Pottery for Kids Thursdays • 10 am - 11:30 am Free • Ages 5 & up Acrylic Painting Wednesday, 17 & 24 August • 11 am - noon Watercolor Painting Friday, 19 & 26 August • 1 pm - 2 pm
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• 634-3866 • All activities and trips are open to Youth Center members ages 9 - 12 unless otherwise specified. Pre-registration is required. Registration opens Monday, 25 July. Register early as space is limited and will fill quickly!
Snorkeling Tuesday, 2 August $50 • Per person
Okinawa World Thursday, 4 August • 9 am - 2 pm $15 • Per person
Okuma Camp 2 - 5 August $225 • Per person Spend a week camping at Okuma Beach! Participate in activities and cook out under the stars.
Churaumi Aquarium Tuesday, 9 August • 9 am - 4 pm $25 • Per person This world-renowned aquarium is home to hundreds of sea creatures including an Okinawan favorite – the whale shark.
Manza Beach Thursday, 11 August • 10 am - 3 pm $40 • Per person
Summer Camps
Round One
Jr Chef Camp
Thursday, 4 August • Noon - 5 pm ¥2,000 • Per person With activities like air hockey, racing games, batting cages or bike races there is something for everyone at Round One. There are multiple floors of fun for you to experience and you won’t want to miss the excitement.
1 - 5 August • 9 am - noon $25 • Per person Are you interested in expanding your culinary skills? Teens will have a week full of learning how to prepare and execute breakfast, lunch and dinner meals along with appetizers and desserts.
SEGA Arcade Friday, 12 August • 11:30 am - 4 pm We’re going to the SEGA Arcade in American Village to spend the day playing games and winning cool stuff from the many different claw machines. Bring extra yen for games, purchases and food.
Beach Trips
Boxing Camp 1 - 5 August Do you enjoy boxing? Are you interested in learning the techniques? In this camp you will learn the philosophy and basic fundamentals of boxing. You will also get hands on experience with skills sets such as balance, footwork, six basic punches and much more.
HABU Basketball Camp 8 - 12 August Teens can participate in a free, five day basketball camp where they will learn basic techniques, drills and many fun basketball activities. Boost your basketball skills and stay active this summer!
Want to get out for the day and enjoy the nice summer weather and some waves? We’re heading to beach throughout August.
Okuma Camp 8 - 10 August $180 • Per person Take a three day stay-cation at Okuma Beach and participate in beach activities, cook your own meals and stay in cabins. This is a great way to end your summer before school starts!
Kadena Marina Friday, 5 August • 11 am - 4 pm
Cooking Camp 15 - 19 August • 9 am - noon $25 • Per person Learn how to grocery shop for and prepare a meal.
Snorkeling with Whale Sharks Tuesday, 16 August • 8 am - noon $90 • Per person
White Beach Tuesday, 9 August • 11 am - 4 pm
Sunset Beach Tuesday, 15 August • 11 am - 4 pm
Torii Beach Thursday, 18 August • 11 am - 4 pm
Art Camp 22 - 25 August • 9 am - noon $50 • Per person Explore the artistic mind and learn some basics of creating your very own works of art.
End of Summer Pool Party Friday, 26 August • 1 pm - 4 pm Celebrate the end of summer with us by joining our big pool party.
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Art Camp 15 - 19 August • 11 am - 2 pm $30 • Per person Are you interested in art? Come sign up for this camp where you will learn the basics of lines, drawing on gridded paper and mixing colors and painting. Build a portfolio of your own! The last day of this camp will be an art exhibit where you can show off your masterpieces from the week.
End of Summer Pool Party & Lock-In Thursday, 26 August Pool Party • 7 pm - 9 pm Lock-in • 9 pm - 7 am $5 • Members $10 • Nonmembers Make the best of your last weekend of summer! Join us for a poolside party and then head over to the Teen Center to pull an all nighter of fun.
Jr Staff Program Cultivating tomorrow’s Club professionals today, Jr Staff, is a practical small-group program that assists teens in exploring a career in youth development or other human services, with a particular focus on Boys & Girls Club work. Contact the Teen Center for more information.
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August
at the Kadena Base Library
Give Parents a Break Saturday, 13 August • 6 pm - 10 pm Niko Niko CDC and Himawari SAC Ages six weeks - 12 years Sign up by noon on Wednesday, 10 August.
Give Parents a Break is designed to provide child care for active duty Air Force families with deployed or TDY spouses and those with special hardships. Sign up and take advantage of this great resource!
Step 1 • Receive a referral from the Airman and Family Readiness Center or speak with your commander or first sergeant.
Step 2 • Contact Resource and Referral at 632-7693.
Family Child Care
Interested in offering child care services from the comfort of home or searching for providers who do? We have fully licensed and insured providers who offer: • Full & part time • Hourly • Extended duty • Weekend • Subsidy & after school care Our providers also accept PCS and volunteer vouchers. If you would like to become a provider, contact Family Child Care at 632-7693 or visit building 4081 for more information on our next class.
Parents’ Night Out
Don’t qualify for a referral but still need a break? No worries! For $16 you can participate too. Spaces for Parents’ Night Out are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. Contact Resource & Referral to participate. Parents’ Night Out is open to all ranks and services.
FOCUS Story Time Wednesday, 10 August 10 am - 11 am Theme • Making new friends Book • Dream Friends by You Byun Craft • Caterpillars
Not Your Mother’s Book Club Wednesday, 10 August 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Okinawa Moon by Arthur Oroz tells the story of four airmen who met in Okinawa during the Korean War and became close friends.
Color Me Happy
Summer Reading Program Grand Finale Saturday, 13 August 1 pm - 3 pm Join us at the Schilling Community Center for a showcase of exciting athletic demonstrations and prizes for the audience. The last day to log minutes for the Summer Reading Program will be Saturday, 6 August.
Saturday, 20 August 1 pm - 2 pm Join us for an afternoon of coloring in grown up coloring books.
Did you know you need approval to offer more than 10 hours of weekly on base child care? Expand your at-home business with Family Child Care!
SCHILLING COMMUNITY CENTER
• 634-1387
New!
Group Guitar Lessons
$65 • Four sessions $120 • Eight sessions Monday - Friday • 7 pm - 8 pm Saturdays • 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Ever wanted to learn a new instrument? Schilling Community Center is now offering group guitar classes. Guitars are not provided. Check out the Schilling Community Center class schedule at Kadenafss.com.
Is music not really your thing?
Try one of the many other classes the Schilling Community Center has to offer! • Karate • Post Card Calligraphy • Driver’s Education • Ikebana Flower Arrangement • STEM Science • Japanese Conversation
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Japanese Spouses Workshop Tuesday, 9 August • 1 pm - 3 pm Registration ends Monday, 8 August. Spouses will have the opportunity to network and meet other spouses, share useful information and strengthen military family communities. 日本人配偶者ワークショップ 8月9日 火曜日 • 午後１時∼午後３時 事前登録最終日 • 8月8日 月曜日
このワークショップを通してネットワーク、他の配偶者の方々に会う機会 を持ち情報を共有し米軍の家族の方々とのコミュニティーを結ぶ場を持 ちます。
Heartlink Spouse Orientation Wednesday, 10 August • 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Registration ends Tuesday, 9 August. In the Skoshi Room at the Kadena Officers’ Club. In this orientation, spouses will learn about the Air Force life and culture as well as valuable resources on Kadena Air Base. This is a great way to meet other spouses on the same path. Light morning refreshments and lunch will be provided. Registration is limited to 20 spouses.
Mission Based Marriage Wednesday, 24 August • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Registration ends Tuesday, 23 August. In this presentation, participants will learn skills to help make their marriage work through challenges that accompany the military lifestyle.
Résumé & Interview Skills Tuesday, 30 August • 9 am - 11 am
Karing Kennels Adoption Facility • 966-7338 Pet Adoption Days Tuesdays • Noon - 4:45 pm Saturdays & Sundays • Noon - 5:45 pm Check out our Facebook page for updates on available pets and come meet the newest addition to your family!
Karing Kennels Boarding Facility • 966-7339 Dog Obedience Class 2 - 18 August • Tuesdays & Thursdays 5 pm - 6 pm $200 • Per dog (Ages 8 months & over) Price includes five classes and one graduation.
American Canine Good Citizen Class and Test 23 & 25 August • 5 pm - 6 pm $60 • Per dog Price includes one class and one test.
Private Consultation and Personal Training Our certified trainers are available to help you and your dog address specific needs and personal goals in a one on one setting. Dogs of all ages can benefit from personal consultations.
Boarding Reservations We are in PCS season so boarding spots are filling quickly! Please make a reservation as soon as your travel plans are confirmed via KennelLink, our online reservation system. Visit kadenafss.com/karing-kennels-home to request your reservation.
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During this workshop, participants will learn résumé writing and interview skills and explore job search strategies.
Green Card & Immigrant Visa Briefing Friday, 5 August • 10 am - noon Registration ends Thursday, 4 August. A representative from the US Consulate-General will provide detailed information on the green card application process, advise of filling in application forms and supporting documentation and answer any questions from the audience. グリーンカードと移民ビザ説明会 8月5日 金曜日 •午前10時∼午後12時 事前登録最終日 • 8月4日 木曜日
米国総領事館から代表者が出席しグリーンカード申請手続きの詳細、書 類申請時の記入方法、必要書類やアドバイスを提供し質問にお答えする 機会を持ちます。
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42 • Oki-Ohana Hawaiian Flavs - These savory flavors which capture the essence of Hawaii will be available soon on Kadena Air Base as we become part of the food truck phenomenon! Oki-Ohana Hawaiian Flavs will take Okinawa by storm this month with a menu made fresh daily and prepared to order. 44 • Fish and Chips from Seaside Ristorante 46 • Banyan Tree Club Snack Bar Pizza of the Month - Chicken Florentine Pizza 49 • Don’t miss new menu items at Chili’s after their exciting remodel
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food
Oki-Ohana Hawaiian Flavs It’s Onolicious!
Imagine for a moment, succulent hoisin marinated pork belly, crisped in a cast iron skillet and topped with a tangy homemade pickled daikon and carrot slaw. All this served on a soft, fluffy Hawaiian roll. Or perhaps mouthwatering braised beef atop a bed of white rice, smothered in a rich and buttery gravy topped with two sunny-side eggs better matches your ideal meal. These savory flavors, which capture the essence of Hawaii, will be available soon on Kadena Air Base as we become part of the food truck phenomenon! Oki-Ohana Hawaiian Flavs will take Okinawa by storm this month with a menu made fresh daily and prepared to order. We will feature our signature Pork Belly Sandwich, as well as innovative twists on traditional Hawaiian favorites such as Loco Moco, Garlic Shrimp and Kalua pork. In Hawaii, “ono” is the popular term used describe delicious food, and therefore we pledge you’ll find Oki-Ohana to be “Onolicious!” Over the next several months, the 18th Force Support Squadron will roll out more gourmet mobile kitchens. Each of these food trucks will offer unique pairings such as KoreanMexican fusion. “These food trucks will allow us to kick start our culinary innovation and will, in turn, better the Force Support Squadron’s ability to meet the changing needs of our community,” says Mike Baker, Kadena’s Chief of Community Services. We are very excited about becoming a part of the Food Truck Nation, with these additions to Kadena’s food portfolio. The Oki-Ohana Food Truck will be posting a daily Twitter message on our location! Follow Oki-Ohana Food Truck @its_onolicious for our daily location.
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local beer battered
fish &
chips Fish and chips never tasted so good. $12 • Dinner entrée Fresh, local Mahi Mahi fried in our homemade batter made with locally sourced beer. Served perfectly golden brown with scratch made tartar sauce. Enjoy the classic way with chips and a pint!
Will you have dinner with us? 1 • A perfectly seared 6 oz fillet mignon paired with shrimp scampi sautéed in garlic and butter. One of the delicious options available at Jack’s Place. Jack’s Place • 966-7422 2 • Platter’s August Special is the classic Japanese Yakisoba. Platters • 966-7426 3 • Beat the heat with Tee House’s Chuka Soba. A delicious cold noodle dish piled high with fresh vegetable toppings. Tee House • 966-7429 4 • Gourmet Dinner Saturday, 27 August $60 • Per person Our talented kitchen staff is putting together a delicious seven-course meal and providing the perfect wine pairings. Don’t delay, tickets are limited. Open to all ranks and services 20 and over. Kadena Officers’ Club • 966-7409 5 • Inspired by our very own FSS commander Colonel Peter M. Pollock, the Aussie burger is one of Café Latte’s delicious August specials. Café Latte • 966-7416 6 • The Gyro lunch platter is available Fridays only at the AirPower Café. AirPower Café • 966-7405 7 • Shrimp and Grits…need we say more?! Café Latte • 966-7416
Seaside Ristorante • 966-7401 Located just one mile north of Kadena’s gate one. 44 WWW.KADENAFSS.COM
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T-B ones
Snack Bar month long special
pizza of the month
Butternut Squash Pasta
Chicken Florentine Pizza
Butternut squash with apples, smoked bacon and kabocha over bowtie pasta.
Chicken, sun dried tomatoes, spinach and garlic
two for one tuesdays
wednesday night
Tuesdays • 4 pm - 9 pm Includes soup or salad, two sides and fresh bread. • London Broil with coffee cocoa rub • Shrimp au gratin with penne pasta • Grilled Fish with fruit salsa • Parmesan Lemon Chicken • Linguini with cream parma and vegetables
homestyle buffet Wednesdays • 5 pm - 8:30 pm $11.95 • Adults ($1 member discount) $4.95 • Ages 4 - 10 $1 • Ages 3 & under Enjoy meatloaf, fried chicken and pasta bake with homestyle trimmings.
weekend specials statehood admission day Thursday, 11 August • 11 am - 1:30 pm Swing by for a free teppanyaki patio lunch! Open to enlisted Air Force Club members from Colorado, Missouri and Hawaii. Members must show state ID and Air Force Club card to receive free buffet.
Served with soup, salad, two sides, fresh bread and coffee or tea. • Miso Glazed Salmon with green tea rice • Prime Rib $19.95 • 10 oz $23.95 • 14 oz
daily patio line up Mondays & Wednesdays • All you can eat pasta and pizza Tuesdays & Fridays • Grilled Ribeye Steak Thursdays • Teppanyaki with chicken, beef, pork or shrimp
retiree club membership appreciation
sunday mini breakfast buffet Sundays • 8 am - 2 pm Start your Sunday with our mini breakfast buffet or selections from our fabulous T-Bones menu!
Every last Friday of the month, retirees receive an additional $1 discount at T-Bones with the purchase of a full breakfast or lunch entrée. Open only to retired enlisted Air Force Club members. Please present your retired military ID and active Club card to receive discount.
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FRESH MEX
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Some people say our
Brick Oven Pizza is the best on Kadena...
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Try our delicious brick oven pizza Chippers • 966-7367
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AUTO HOBBY CENTER 966-7355 | 050-5865-1891/1892
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DIY • Under Vehicle Inspection Wednesday, 10 August • 6:30 pm DIY • Oil Change Wednesday, 24 August • 6:30 pm
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AUDIO EQUIPMENT You can’t have a great summer drive without your favorite tunes. We have all the audio equipment you need for the perfect Okinawan cruise.
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facility phone numbers & hours of operation
CLUBS & DINING
Banyan Tree Club Bldg. 431 Customer Service Kadena: 966-7372 JP: 050-5533-3094 Sun-Thu 9 am - midnight Fri & Sat 9 am - 3 am Catering Kadena: 966-7369 JP: 050-5865-1870 Mon-Fri 9 am - 4:30 pm Delivery Kadena: 966-7375 JP: 050-5865-3094 Sun-Thu 4 pm - 10 pm Fri-Sat 4 pm - midnight Snack Bar Kadena: 966-7377 JP: 050-5865-1872 Sun -Thu 10:30 am - 11 pm Fri & Sat 10:30 am - 3 am Lounge Sun-Thu 4 pm - 11 pm Fri & Sat 4 pm - 3 am T-Bones Kadena: 966-7380 JP: 050-5865-1897 Mon-Thu 6 am - 9 pm Fri 6 am - 9:30 pm Sat 7:30 am - 9:30 pm Sun 8 am - 9 pm Daily Closure 2:30 pm - 4 pm
Platters Snack Bar & Breyers Bldg. 455 Kadena: 966-7426 JP: 050-5865-1882 Mon-Fri 7 am - 4 pm Sat, Sun & Holidays Closed Holidays Closed Seaside Ristorante Bldg. 3629A Kadena: 966-7401 JP: 050-5865-1883 Sun, Wed, & Thu 11 am - 8:30 pm Fri & Sat 11 am - 9 pm Mon & Tue Closed
Tee House Restaurant Bldg. 11 Kadena: 966-7429 JP: 050-5865-1884 Breakfast 6 am - 10:30 am Lunch & Dinner 10:30 am - 6:30 pm
RECREATION
Aero Club & Flight Training Center Bldg. 736 Kadena: 966-7301 JP: 050-5865-1885 Mon-Fri 10 am - 6 pm Sat 11 am - 3 pm Sun Closed
Arts & Crafts Center Bldg. 435 Crafty Things & Balloon Corner Kadena: 966-7347 JP: 050-5865-1886 Mon-Thu 10 am - 8 pm Fri-Sun 10 am - 6 pm Keepsakes Plus JP: 050-5865-1887 Kadena Officers’ Club Bldg. 313 Kadena: 966-7352 Mon-Fri 10 am - 6 pm Customer Service FrameWorks Kadena: 966-7409 JP: 050-5865-1873 Kadena: 966-7353 JP: 050-5865-1888 Catering 10 am - 8 pm Kadena: 966-7408 JP: 050-5865-1874 Tue-Thu Fri-Mon 10 am - 6 pm Barber Shop Mud Factory Mon-Sat 9 am - 5 pm Kadena: 966-7351 JP: 050-5865-1890 Sun & Holidays Closed Mon & Tues Closed Café Latte 12 pm - 8 pm Kadena: 966-7416 JP: 050-5865-1875 Wed-Thu Fri-Sun 10 am - 6 pm Mon-Thu 6:30 am - 10 pm Wooden Solutions Fri 6:30 am - 12 am Kadena: 966-7349 JP: 050-5865-1889 Sat 7:30 am - 12 am Tue-Thu 12 pm - 8 pm Sun 2 pm - 10 pm Fri-Sun 10 am - 6 pm Lounge Mon-Thu 4 pm - 11 pm Auto Hobby Center Bldg. 1436 Fri 4 pm - 2 am Parts Store/Cashier Sat 5 pm - 1 am Kadena: 966-7355 JP: 050-5865-1891 Sun & Holidays Closed Mon-Fri 8 am - 8 pm Daily Lunch Buffet Sat 8 am - 9 pm Mon-Fri 11 am - 1:30 pm Sun 10 am - 6 pm Holidays & PACAF Family Days Closed Service Maintenance/Tool Room Sunday Champagne Brunch 9:30 am - 2 pm Kadena: 966-7356 JP: 050-5865-1892 Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm Skoshi Rocker Bldg. 103 Sat 8 am - 9 pm Kadena: 966-7256 Sun 10 am - 6 pm Sun-Thu 8 am - midnight Do It Yourself Fri 10 am - 3 am Mon-Fri 11 am - 8 pm Sat 8 am - 3 am Sat 8 am - 9 pm 10 am - 6 pm AirPower Café Bldg. 3522 Sun Kadena: 966-7405 JP: 050-5865-1878 Banyan Tree Golf Course Bldg. 12 Mon-Fri 6 am - 2 pm Kadena: 966-7321 JP: 050-5865-1893 Sat, Sun, & Holidays Closed Winter hours (1 Nov - 31 Mar) Chili’s Grill & Bar Bldg. 105 Pro Shop 6 am - 6 pm Kadena: 966-7360 JP: 050-5865-1879 Wed-Mon Tue 9 am - 6 pm Mon-Sun 11 am - 10 pm Golf Course Chili’s Too Bldg. 337 Wed-Mon 7 am - Dusk Kadena: 966-7366 JP: 050-5865-1880 Tue Noon - Dusk Sun-Thu 11 am - 9 pm Driving Range Fri & Sat 11 am - midnight Mon 6 am - 6 pm 1st & 3rd Tue 8 am - 7:30 pm Jack’s Place Bldg. 9950 2nd & 4th Tue 6 am - 7:30 pm Kadena: 966-7422 JP: 050-5865-1881 Wed-Sun 6 am - 7:30 pm Mon Closed Owari Lounge Closed Tue, Wed & Thu Summer hours (1 Apr 31 Oct) Dining Room & Teppanyaki 5 pm - 9 pm Pro Shop Fri & Sat Wed-Mon 5:30 am - 6 pm Dining Room & Teppanyaki 5 pm - 10 pm Tue 9 am - 6 pm Sun Golf Course Dining Room & Teppanyaki 5 pm - 9 pm Wed-Mon 6 am - Dusk Tue Noon - Dusk Johnson Dining Facility Bldg. 843 Driving Range Kadena: 634-4494 Mon 5:30 am - 6 pm Mon-Thu Tue 9 am - 7:30 pm Breakfast 6 am - 8:30 am Wed-Sun 5:30 am - 7:30 pm Lunch 11 am - 1:30 pm Dinner 4:30 pm - 7 pm Chibana Golf Course Bldg. 55061 Midnight Meal 10 pm - 1 am Kadena: 966-7327 JP: 050-5865-1894 Friday Pro Shop Breakfast 6:30 am - 8:30 am Mon-Fri 6 am - 6 pm Lunch 11 am - 1:30 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays 6 am - 6 pm Dinner 4:30 pm - 7 pm Driving Range No Midnight Meal Mon, Wed-Fri 6 am - 6:30 pm Flight Kitchen Tue 9 am - 6:30 pm Kadena: 634-4418 Sat, Sun, & Holidays 6 am - 6:30 pm Open 24-hours, seven days a week Chippers Mon-Thu 7 am - 7 pm Marshall Dining Facility Bldg. 178 Fri-Sun 6:30 am - 7 pm Kadena: 634-1900 Mon-Fri Breakfast 5:30 am - 8:15 am Lunch 10:30 am - 1 pm Dinner 4 pm - 7:30 pm Midnight Meal 10 pm - 12:30 am
Emery Lanes Bowling Center Bldg. 113 Kadena: 966-7303 JP: 050-5865-1895 Mon-Thu 7 am - 10 pm Fri 7 am - 1 am Sat 8 am - 1 am Sun & Holidays Noon - 8 pm Strikers Café Mon-Thu 7 am - 9:30 pm Fri 7 am - 12:30 am Sat 8 am - 12:30 am Sun & Holidays Noon - 7:30 pm Breakfast Mon-Fri 7 am - 11 am Sat 8 am - 11 am Brooklyn’s Mon - Thu 5 pm - 10 pm Fri & Sat 5 pm - 1 am Sun & Holidays Closed *Last call for bar is 30 minutes prior to close. Call for special functions and party reservations. Bldg. 451 Kadena Base Library 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: 050-5865-1896 Mon-Fri 10 am - 5 pm Sat 10 am - 2 pm Sun Closed Kadena Marina One mile north of Kadena Gate 1 Dive Store Kadena: 966-7345 JP: 050-5865-1898 Mon, Wed-Fri 11:30 am - 6 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays 10 am - 6 pm Harbor Kadena: 966-7282 Daily (except Tue) 7 am - 6 pm Beach Shack Daily (except Tue) 8 am - sunset Equipment Rentals Mon, Wed-Fri 10 am - 6 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays 7 am - 6 pm *All facilities are closed on Tuesday. Okuma Located 51 miles north of Kadena off Route 58 Reservation Desk 631-1991/1992 Daily 8 am - 5 pm Surfside Restaurant 631-1805 For breakfast, lunch, and dinner times, visit www.kadenafss.com/rec/okuma Boating (Okuma Beach Mart) 631-1816 Daily 9 am - 5 pm Outdoor Recreation Bldg. 614 Kadena: 966-7343 JP: 050-5865-1899 Rental Equipment Mon-Fri 10 am - 6 pm Sat 8 am - 5 pm Sun & Holidays Closed Reservation for Flea Market & Parks Kadena: 966-7343 JP: 050-5865-1899 Paintball Kadena: 966-7343 JP: 050-5865-1899 Paintball Rec Play Sat & Sun 10 am - 3 pm Kadena Aquatics Kadena: 634-6425 Fairchild Pool Lap Swim Mon-Fri 5 am - 7 pm Sat 5 pm - 7 pm *Swim lessons also available! Bldg. 109 Risner Fitness Center • Open 24 hours Kadena: 634-5128 Juice Bar Daily 5 am - 9 pm Massage Therapy Kadena: 634-5129 Daily 9 am - 9 pm Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) Kadena: 634-8197 Mon-Fri 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Note: Hours are subject to change 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. 4081 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
Recreation 13 Signs You Desperately Need a Vacation You obsessively check the weather forecasts of random, exotic locations. Cloudy with a chance of seriously needing to take a break.
Youth Center Bldg. 1849 Kadena: 634-0500 Rec Room School Days Mon-Fri 2 pm - 6 pm Sat Noon - 6 pm No School & Half Days Noon - 6 pm Front Desk Mon-Thu 9:30 am - 7 pm Fri 9:30 am - 6 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 Army Veterinary Treatment Facility Bldg. 731 Kadena: 966-7593 JP: 050-5865-3083 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 Closed Education & Training
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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 Bldg. 723 Human Resources Office Kadena: 634-2330 Mon-Fri 8 am - 3 pm Karing Kennels Boarding Facility Bldg. 4065 Kadena: 966-7339 JP: 050-5865-1902 Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri 10 am - 5 pm Sat & Sun 11 am - 6 pm Wed & Holidays Closed Pet Adoption Facility Bldg. 54300 Kadena: 966-7338 JP: 050-5865-1901 Tue Noon - 4:45 pm Sat, & Sun Noon - 5:45 pm Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, & Holidays Closed After hours, please call 966-7339.
Schilling Community Center Bldg. 455 Kadena: 634-1387 Mon-Fri 7 am - 9 pm Sat 8 am - 7 pm Sun Closed Holidays, & PACAF Family Days 11 am - 5 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
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.
*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.
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Teen Center Millennium Bldg. 499 Kadena: 634-3866 Recreation (School Days) Mon-Thu 2 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 Noon - 6 pm
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Kadena, Bldg. 612 Kadena: 634-0443 Mon-Sat 7 am - 5:30 pm Kinser, Bldg. 706 Kinser: 637-1267 JP: 090-6866-1517 Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 4 pm Manpower & Organization Bldg. 106 Kadena: 634-4865 Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Risner Sports Pro Shop & Tennis Center Bldg. 123 Kadena: 966-7431 JP: 050-5865-1900 Daily 9 am - 6 pm
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