Venture Magazine - May 2015

YOUR GUIDE TO KADENA FSS • MAY 2015

Sunday, 17 May Spectator tickets: $20 • Preferred Seating $15 • General Admission Spectator tickets now on sale at the Schilling Community Center and Chibana Golf Course.

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Schilling Community Center • 634-1387 Chibana Golf Course • 050-5865-1894

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GENESIS CHRISTIAN PRE-SCHOOL Taking care of your child’s spiritual and educational needs.

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ADOPT ME Karing Kennels Adoption Facility • 966-7338

Our goal is to provide each child with the best possible learning environment and to prepare them for kindergarten. At Genesis, we believe in providing your child with a “home away from home” and in making learning fun! We provide breakfast, lunch and two snacks daily, and all meals are blessed. We have occasional field trips, provide extended hours during military exercises, and have a summer program for kindergarteners and first graders.

Children ages 2-5 for pre-school, and 5-7 for our summer program.

Weekly Rates: $110 Hours of Operation: 0600 to 1830

Contact Pamela Turner Phone: 938-8936 Cell: 070-1410-1967 Paid ad. No federal endorsement of advertiser intended.

Risner Pro Shop

Outdoor Recreation 966-7343

966-7431

May Fitness Month Sale

1 - 7 May Buy one pair of shoes, get a second pair of equal or lesser value for 50% off!

Plus, receive the following rewards: • Spend $100 or more to receive 10% off your next purchase within 60 days.

• All sale rack items 20 - 30% off!

Month Long Specials Must be booked, rented and used in the month of May.

• 10% off any camping equipment rental.

• 10% off a carpet cleaner rental.

Paintball Paint Sale 23 - 25 May $5 off paint!

Banyan Tree Golf Course

Kadena Marina

966-7321

966-7345

Mother’s Day Sale 9 - 10 May • Ladies apparel 10 - 20% off!

• In stock ladies golf shoes 30% off!

Memorial Day Sale Monday, 25 May 20 - 30% off select items.

Scuba Class Sign-Up Special Sign up for a scuba class and receive a 10% discount toward snorkeling gear.

Mask, snorkel, fins, and booties are a requirement for scuba classes.

Not to be used in conjunction with any other sales.

Chibana Golf Course 966-7327

Memorial Day Weekend Sale 23 - 25 May All merchandise 10 - 30% off!

Chippers Special Buy two pizzas and get the third pizza of equal or lesser value for free!

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Scuba Specialty of the Month:

Underwater Naturalist

Come into Kadena Marina and sign up for our Specialty of the Month. Get 10% off the class and materials!

May Watercraft Special

• Take our powerboat class and get one hour free rental!

• Take our jet ski class and get a half hour free rental!

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Cover by: Nagi Marie Quirk

COMMAND 18th Force Support Squadron Commander Col Kathleen E. Weatherspoon

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MARKETING Marketing Director Christine Phillipp

Art Director Ryan Burger

Video Producer Att Eachus Writer/Editor Rachel Kuhn

Graphics Yoshihiro Higa Takako Uehara Yuka Kinjo Yasuhiro Nerome

Senior Account Executive Leya Bonorris

Photographer Nagi Marie Quirk

Account Executives Kimberly Corona Arielle Sullivan

Interns Megan Wertz Rebecca Acuña Jacob Walker

For information on Venture magazine, call Kadena Force Support Marketing at 634-5078 or email venture@kadenafss.com.

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

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

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MEMBERSHIP NIGHTS AND OTHER CLUB MEMBER PERKS

By Leya Bonorris

“Membership night is all about giving back to our members as much as we can to add value to their membership.”

– Aaron Feinberg Enlisted Club Manager

Great food. Amazing prizes. Good company. What’s not to love about Membership Nights?! For those of you familiar with these events, you know Membership Night is one of the best perks of being an Air Force Club member.

Though the term “credit card dues” tends to put a damper on membership, going home with a full belly and the latest in techno gadgets will more than make up for dues paid.

Monthly membership dues are based on rank, start at $4 for junior enlisted, $9 for NCO grades and $18 for officers. So now you’re asking, “what else do I get?”

Besides the monthly membership nights for the adults in the family, the Enlisted Clubs and the Officers’ Club host quarterly family membership nights. Here, the kids can wear themselves out with games while the adults sit and converse.

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To sweeten the pot even more, here is a list of other member perks: • Discounts at all FSS eateries (except Chili’s and Chili’s Too), entertainment programming and catered events • Members only seating at comedy showcases and live concerts held at the clubs • Members only programs like Bunco, Texas Hold‘em, social hours, and Statehood Admission Day…all with free food and prizes!

• Advanced ticket opportunities • Free entry to weekend DJ entertainment • Birthday meals • Full cashier services that include free check cashing, on-the-spot card payments, and currency exchange • Scholarship opportunities

EACH CLUB IS A LITTLE DIFFERENT, SO VISIT THE ROCKER NCO CLUB, BANYAN TREE CLUB, OR OFFICERS’ CLUB TO FIND OUT ALL THE DETAILS. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT MEMBERSHIP NIGHT!

UPCOMING MEMBERSHIP NIGHTS Enlisted Clubs Adult Membership Night

Officers’ Club Adult Membership Night

Monthly Wednesday, 20 May • 5:30 pm Rocker Ballroom Buffet • 5:30 pm - 7 pm

Monthly Wednesday, 6 May • 5:30 pm O’ Club Ballroom Buffet • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Enlisted Super Family Membership Night

Officers’ Club Kids’ Membership Night

Quarterly Wednesday, 6 May • 5 pm Rocker Ballroom Buffet • 5 pm - 7 pm $5 • Adults Free • Children 17 and under

Quarterly Wednesday, 29 July

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Rocker NCO Club Bunco, $50K Bingo, Bingo and Monte Carlo $50K BINGO

Bunco

Monday, 18 May Shiraho Room Registration • 6 pm Games • 6:30 pm Free and open to all Air Force Club members.

Bunco is a social dice game based on luck and is a great way to meet new people and win some cool prizes.

Light Hors d’oeuvres provided.

Saturday, 16 May Machine tickets distributed • 9 am Doors open • 10 am Plate Lunch • 12:30 pm Games begin • 2 pm $80 • Members $90 •Nonmembers Tickets on sale now!

Bingo

Every Sunday • 3 pm Mondays and Tuesdays • 7 pm In the Ballroom Bingo Appreciation Day to be announced at other Bingo events

Monte Carlo Night Saturday, 6 June $20 • Tickets

$21K+ Holiday Bingo

Monday, 25 May Doors • 4:30 pm Games • 6:30 pm All Book Games at $1199 Total session prize payout over $21K+

Advance tickets on sale at the Rocker NCO Club Customer Service desk or through the Kadena Chief’s Group.

Casino-style gaming featuring: Black Jack, Pai Gao, Craps, Roulette, High/Low Dice, Texas Hold’em Tickets purchased in May and June receive $2K in play money.

Tickets on sale now!

Rocker NCO Club • 966-7234

The Fight of the Century!

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ROCKER NCO CLUB

A live AFN televised boxing event at the Rocker NCO Club

Mayweather vs

Pacquiao

Sunday, 3 May • 11 am

Shiraho Room & Reflections Lounge Free • Members $5 • Nonmembers food fee

- LIVE! UFC 187: Jones vs. Johnson Sunday, 24 May • 11 am

In the Reflections Lounge Free • Members $5 food fee • Nonmembers Come see UFC live on our TVs and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and beverage specials throughout the event.

Rocker NCO Club • 966-7234

Tuesdays Texas Hold’em Registration • 5:30 pm Games • 6 pm Open to Rocker & Banyan Tree Club members.

FSS Gift Card prizes to top four finishers.

Wednesdays Salsa Night 13 & 27 May Dance Lessons • 7 pm - 9 pm Open Latin Dance • 9 pm - 11 pm Fridays Devour Hour • 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Old School R&B • 6:30 pm - 3 am Saturdays Old School R&B • 7 pm - 3 am

Rocker NCO Club • 966-7234

Thursdays Open Sing Karaoke • 7 pm 14, 21 & 28 May Double Elimination Dart Tournament Let’s see who’s the best cricket dart player on Kadena!

(Minimum four participants) Registration • 7 pm Games begin • 7:30 pm $50 FSS Gift Card • First place $25 FSS Gift Card • Second place

Clint Walker Blues Band 7, 22 & 30 May 7 pm - 11 pm

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Food service • 11 am Games start • Noon

The three month tournament concludes!

Top nine finishers will compete for a trip to Las Vegas to play in a Texas Hold’em World Series event.

Tri-Club Shotgun Tournament

Try your luck one last time!

In conjunction with our Grand Finale, we’ll be hosting a secondary tournament for those who didn’t make it to the final nine.

Must be an Air Force Club member to participate.

Night Bingo Ballroom Thursdays and Fridays • 7 pm - 10 pm

Soap Opera Bingo Ballroom Monday - Friday • Noon *No Bingo on Wednesdays

Power House Bingo

Banyan Tree Club • 966-7372 Rocker NCO Club • 966-7234 Kadena Officers’ Club • 966-7409

Ballroom Saturdays • Noon

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Wednesdays

Fridays

Sundays

Open Table Free Pool Play

Country & Rock

Texas Hold‘em

7:30 pm • In the Lounge Single slice of pepperoni or cheese pizza for only $1 from 7 pm - 9 pm.

Lounge • 7 pm - 3 am

Registration • 4 pm Games begin • 5 pm Free • Members $10 • Nonmembers

Only available in the lounge.

No take-outs available.

New School & Hip Hop Ballroom • 10 pm - 3 am No cover!

Thursdays

Saturdays

Double Elimination Dart Tournament

Lounge • 7 pm - 3 am

Registration• 7 pm Games begin •7:30 pm Prizes will be awarded to the top dart thrower. $50 FSS gift card • First place $25 FSS gift card • Second place Minimum of four participants.

Open to all enlisted and civilian equivalents.

Country & Rock New School & Hip Hop Ballroom • 10 pm - 3 am

Salsa Night • Saturday, 23 May Ballroom • 10 pm - 3 am

BANYAN TREE CLUB WEEKLY ENTERTAINMENT 966-7372

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Kadena Officers’ Club

Friday, 1 May • 6:30 pm

Get dressed up for a classy night of icy elegance. Sip on ice-themed beverages and enjoy posh prizes including thousands of dollars worth of jewelry and electronics.

This swanky event is open only to officers and civilian equivalents.

Every Saturday night in the Weekender Lounge 5 pm - close Free • Open to Officers and Civilian Equivalents 20+

Kadena Officers’ Club • 966-7409

Kadena Officers’ Club • 966-7409

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BE READY FOR THE JOURNEY

If you’re a fan of scenic views and natural surroundings, hiking is probably an activity that you very much enjoy.

Well my friend, you are not alone. I love hiking! I also love telling stories, so I shall now share with you some of the areas in which I enjoy hiking, taking pictures and clearing my mind.

I have hikes for all levels, ranging from beginner to advanced. Whether you want to start small, bring children, or challenge your abilities, I have a hike for you.

-Into the Woods

By Christine Phillip Photos By: Att Eachus &

Nagi Marie Quirk

BEGINNER: HIJI FALLS Hiji Falls is tucked away nearly one and a half kilometers in the Okinawan jungle. However, you won’t need your machete for this trek. Most of the trail is covered with a wooden walkway, making the journey to the end easy and enjoyable for the entire family.

Along the way, you walk beside a beautiful river guarded by multi-colored rocks of all shapes and sizes. Plant life, animal life, and yes, even bug life can be appreciated in the noisy yet tranquil jungle that surrounds the path.

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One of my favorite highlights of this hike was a long, wooden bridge that aided our crossing from one side of the river to the other; I enjoyed everything about that bridge. The jungle opened up above us allowing us to gaze at the mountainside and the twinkling river below us. The bridge gave way to a naturally formed tunnel and until that point, I felt very secure walking through the forest on man-made structures and wide open paths. However, the chasm that rested between the two sides of the path brought to light the

reality that I was perhaps going to have to work harder to get to the waterfall at the end of the path.

Thankfully, that was not the case; the hike maintained its level of ease, and the trek to the end was spectacular.

The waterfall stood proud as it fed rushing water into the pool below. The sounds of falling water, chirping birds, and the whispering breeze through the trees made this hike memorable and worthwhile.

RECREATION INTERMEDIATE: ISHIKAWADAKE Ishikawadake is a bit of a Jekyl and Hyde hike. It begins on a steep but paved road, leading you to a play castle you can climb to enjoy the view of the tiny expressway and vast ocean. But this hike isn’t over quite yet, it is only just beginning.

Adjacent to the castle is a semihidden pathway that leads you straight into the depths of the jungle. We cautiously climbed through the tall, surrounding grass, over fallen trees and under low branches. Large roots have grown

above ground providing natural staircases making the trek up Ishikawadake a bit easier. Once at the top, we took in the amazing views of mountainous terrain, cityscape and ocean.

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ADVANCED: KATSUUDAKE This hike is a little longer and more difficult than Ishikawadake due to the steep, rocky trail and higher elevation.

Hiking Katsuudake is very fun, but requires attentiveness and careful determination; one wrong step could cause an injury. I suggest sturdy shoes or hiking boots and a first-aid kit with bandage wrap just in case!

The trail takes you into the jungle, up the mountain, through tall grass passageways and over heavy rocks.

The surrounding views are beautifully painted with every shade of green and brown. There is a long stretch in the thick of the jungle with no view of the sky until you are close to the top. As the trail continues up narrowly, you realize you are nearing the end of the trail; the Earth reaches out beneath you offering an unmatchable view of the island.

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while I relaxed and took in the views of the East side of the island. Just then, an older man walked by, smiling as he excused himself for climbing so close to me. His smile inspired me to overcome my fears and take the last small hop to the summit. I am so glad I did. The views of each side of the island offer unparalleled beauty. You can see everything and it gives you a sense of pure joy seeing what Mother

Nature has to offer. Looking up from the ground is lovely, but the view from the top is even better!

Want more information on these hikes and other awesome outdoor activities?

Contact Kadena ITT about visiting Hiji Falls and Kadena Outdoor Recreation to get started on your next adventure to Ishikawadake or Katsuudake!

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Drive and Dive

Stop by Kadena Marina and talk to one of our Divemasters for a chance to dive some of the greatest locations in Okinawa with a personal tour guide. $80 • Two Tanks $115 • Three Tanks

The Venture Boat Dive Trips

Saturdays & Sundays 7:30 am - 4 pm $85 • Per person Enjoy a charter to the Keramas and surrounding islands! Includes two tanks and guided tour by Divemaster.

3-Tank Dive Charters Mother’s Day Sunday, 10 May • 7:30 am - 5 pm $105 • Per person Memorial Day Monday, 25 May •7:30 am - 5 pm $105 • Per Person Enjoy two opportunities to go to the Keramas and surrounding islands for an amazing dive excursion.

Includes three tanks and guided tour by Divemaster.

Flyboard

Saturdays & Sundays 8 am - 5 pm • 25-minute increments $69 • Per person Have you ever wanted to fly above the water?

The Flyboard is now being offered every weekend and weekdays by appointment only.

Reservations are required.

Jet Ski and Power Boat Classes

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9 am - 11:30 am $30 • Per person Courses are required in order to rent our jet skis or powerboats. Sign up in advance.

See page 4 for more Marina specials!

Kadena Marina • 966-7345

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Spartan Aquatics

Saturday, 2 & 16 May 8:30 am - 9:30 am Free • Active Duty $5 • All others

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Open Play Memorial Day

Lady Spartans

Tuesday, 5 May 9:30 am - 10:30 am Free • Active Duty $5 • All others

Sunday, 24 May Also receive $5 off a case of paint!

Kadena Aquatics • 966-7343 Lifeguarding Course 8 - 13 June $155 • Per person (includes book) Ages 15 & older Lifeguards must be 16 years old to work on Kadena • You must successfully pass a swim test given on the first day of class • You must attend all class sessions • There must be at least three participants or the class will be cancelled

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LIFEGUARD!

Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Course 4, 5, 7 - 9 June $215 • Per person (includes books) Ages 17 & older • You must be a strong swimmer • You must successfully pass a swim test given on the first day of class • You must attend all class sessions • There must be at least three participants or the class will be cancelled • Class hours vary with delivery method (some courses are taken online) Private Swim Lessons Registration for June Sign-ups at Outdoor Recreation Saturday, 23 May • 10 am - noon

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BENCH PRESS COMPETITION Saturday, 16 May

Competition • 10 am Registration begins • Friday, 1 May

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Weekly UFC Leagues

Join our UFC Leagues to get your own UFC bowling ball and a chance to win a trip Las Vegas for a future UFC event!

Open to everyone, ages 18 and up!

Sunday, 3 May • 2 pm Doubles • Three games $15 • per week for 15 weeks Tuesday, 5 May • 6:30 pm Doubles • Three games $15 • per week for 15 weeks No federal endorsement of advertiser intended.

Military Spouses Day Friday, 8 May See page 30 for more details.

Adult Junior League Mondays • 1 June - 17 August (11 weeks)

FNR League Fridays • 29 May - 21 August (13 weeks)

Intramural League Wednesdays• 13 May - 29 July

Saturday Morning Juniors Saturdays • 30 May - 15 August

BS No-Tap League Thursdays • 4 June - 20 August

All leagues will run for 12 weeks unless otherwise noted.

Emery Lanes • 966-7303

*Dates are subject to change.

Saturday, 16 May Men’s Intermediate division Women’s Open division

Saturday, 23 May Men’s Open division Women’s Intermediate division 1 pm - 6 pm $20 • Per entry Register by • Sunday, 10 May Prizes go to winners, finalists, and consolation winners.

For more information contact the Risner Sports Pro Shop and Tennis Center.

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Banyan Tree Golf Course

KADENA OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT Saturday, 16 May 7 am • Shotgun start $50 • Per person Includes green fee, cart fee, lunch, prizes and awards.

Individual stroke play.

Flights based on handicaps, must have a verifiable handicap to participate.

Banyan Tree Golf Course • 966-7321

Chibana Golf Course

2-Club Tournament Saturday, 9 May Shotgun start • 7:30 am $15 • Per person

Choose your most trusted, two favorite golf clubs (e.g. 7 iron and putter) for our single-person, stroke play outing.

Prizes will be awarded to top performers.

Snacks and drinks included in price.

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TRAVEL

Spend Motherʼs Day Relaxing at Hotel Nikko Alivila

Memorial Day Weekend at YYY Club iE Resort

Treat yourself to a relaxing day at the Hotel Nikko Alivila. Enjoy a delicious Chinese Dim Sum lunch, 30-minute facial massage, and use of the indoor relaxation pool on this special day just for you! Take advantage of the option to have a relaxing massage for an extra fee (based on space available). Please bring a good book, bathing suit, sunscreen and yen for purchases.

Get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and spend two relaxing nights at YYY Club on Ie Island! After a 30-minute ferry ride to the island, enjoy time on the beach or at their outdoor pool. An optional island tour is included so don’t miss out on a chance to climb Mt. Gusuku and see the spectacular 360° view of Ie Island. Two breakfasts and two dinners are included on this tour, but don’t forget yen for lunches and marine activities.

Sunday, 10 May 9 am - 4 pm

23 - 25 May

Contact Kadena ITT at 966-7333 for details and pricing.

Ironman Adventure Trip to Tokyo and Gunma Canyoning, White Water Rafting, and Hiking Mt. Takao 3 - 6 July Register now! $800 • Double / $850 • Single Per person (Ages 18 & up)

Mt. Takao Mount Takao sits on the edge of the southeastern mountains of the Kanto region in Hachioji City. Visitors will enjoy refreshing and natural surroundings as well as many other attractions. In recognition of their magnificent beauty, Michelin’s Le Guide Vert Japon, the famous French travel guidebook, has awarded Mt. Takao and Mt. Fuji its maximum rating of three stars for several years running.

White Water Rafting

Canyoning

Enjoy the thrill of taking on the white water rapids! Whether clinging on to stay in the raft or paddling frantically under the watchful eye of your experienced guide, this is a challenging adventure that can be enjoyed by veterans and newbies alike.

Decend carefully down steep canyons by rappelling off cliffs, jumping into natural chutes and waterslides, and by swimming through crystal clear pools. You will spend 80% of your time in the water on this amazing excursion!

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eacefully resting alongside a vigorous city of innovative technology and ancient beliefs, offering tranquility and solitude to a city that never sleeps stands the breathtaking peak of Mt. Fuji. Though many pay mind solely to the rugged exterior of the mountain, Fuji-san has long been viewed as a soul bearing, sacred, religious symbol and a gateway to another world.

Mt. Fuji’s colossal surface naturally shares the otherwise segregated layers of the Earth. It stands with the people on the ground, gives rest to the birds in the sky, and tickles the passing clouds. The first to receive nourishment from the sky’s gentle rain, Mt. Fuji passes down not only essential sustenance for the life below, but also wonderment and mystery to those looking toward it.

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Though Fugi-san is a sacred mountain, it is not against religious beliefs to climb its rocky terrain; Torii gates, temples, and shrines decorate the path leading to the summit. At each of the 10 stations along the way a unique inscription is burned into the surface of your wooden walking stick. The climb is not easy, but making it to the top is an accomplishment that a very small percentage of people will ever achieve.

Climbing Mt. Fuji is challenging and physically demanding, but it encourages you to persevere. When you’ve made it to where you want to be, whether it be the top or not, you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment that you will carry for the rest of your life. The memories you’ll create climbing with your family, friends, or on your own will always serve as a priceless reminder of what’s really important to you in life.

Travel to Mainland with ITT to climb Mt. Fuji!

Upcoming Tour Dates

(All dates are Thursday - Monday)

9 - 13 & 16 - 20 JULY 30 JULY - 3 AUGUST 6 - 10, 13 - 17 & 20 - 24 AUGUST 3 - 7 SEPTEMBER

Each package includes: • Roundtrip airfare, transfers from airport to hotel and transfers to and from Mt. Fuji • Four nights at the New Sanno Hotel

Optional tours: • Disneyland • Disney Sea • Tokyo City Tour

Visit Kadena ITT on Facebook for trip updates, prices and more.

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MUSIC • FUN • FOOD

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

GATES OPEN AT NOON DIAMANTES R3 MANAMI SKY’S THE LIMIT FLYBOARD SHOW

T.O.K GLEAN PIECE LIM T-DA FLYBOARD SHOW

Mother’s Day Dinner

Sunday, 10 May • 5 pm Celebrate your mom with a delicious Chef’s Special Dinner at Okuma’s Surfside Restaurant.

22 - 25 May

Make the best of your Memorial Day Weekend with camping, water activities, and free family games. We will also be featuring movie nights and live entertainment! Call today to reserve your room.

Your Home Away from Home

Mo�er’s Day Special Plan available.

YYY CLUB IE RESORT SPECIALS Birthday Plan Couples Plan Cottage and Family Plan INDIVIDUAL RESERVATIONS For details and reservations, call Kadena ITT at 966-7333.

UNIT RETREATS OR GROUP RESERVATIONS Contact Brian Enloe for more information.

080-6916-6544 brian.e@jot-international.jp

Father’s Day Special Plan coming in June!

Visit us on the web at www.ie-resort.com/english/

Phone: 0980-49-5011

Fax: 0980-49-5130

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I saw these four simple words at a friend’s house a couple of years ago, the sentiment of which I didn’t immediately grasp. At the time, my husband and I were on our first overseas tour, newly married and I was fresh to the military life. We were blessed with wonderful friends and a quiet first year of marriage with minimal time apart. Our second year was different. We weathered many long days, conflicting schedules and our first ‘real world’ deployment.

As part of the military, we are faced with many situations that are uncharacteristic of what many would consider a normal life. As such, we learn to love our nonstandard lives, memorize countless

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acronyms and perfect the art of flexibility. There are struggles, though, that go hand in hand with the opportunities given to us by the military. Outside of our world, deployments don’t exist. In “the real world,” as I’ve heard it called, we’d get to pick where we live instead of being told where we move and we wouldn’t have to job search every three to four years. We would be able to plan things like vacations and birthday parties far in advance without harboring the expectation that they will be cancelled. Despite it all, though, we find a way to make the best out of our situations.

We each have different ways to cope with the curveballs and though I have no children of my own, the women I look to most for guidance in this way of life are the military mothers I know.

Their wisdom has had a priceless effect on my life and I know that because of them, I am a better wife and friend. When the time comes, I also know I will be a better mother because of the knowledge and experience they have shared with me.

This Mother’s Day, we wanted to thank and honor military moms by interviewing some from our own community. Mano Crawford, Leya Bonnoris, Maggie Scheetz and Satsuki Valdez were kind enough to answer a few questions to offer different perspectives on how they cope with the dynamic life of military service. Combined, these four amazing women have been living the military life for over 25 years and each have a different perspective to provide.

It’s sometimes difficult to maintain a positive mindset during periods of separation, especially when children are involved. For Maggie, it’s the little things that help her and 19 month old son, Greyson, get through tough times like her husband’s current TDY. “It is the first time that he has been gone where my son is really old enough to notice. The past few weeks have been an adjustment for the both of us as I am learning his reactions to his father being gone and working to accommodate his feelings.

He will sometimes come up to me and say, ‘Daddy?’ as if he is asking me where he is. Although he doesn’t understand what I am saying, I still take the time to explain to him where his dad is and how soon he will be home.”

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Maggie For some, the way to handle busy schedules is to create their own structure by working from or outside of the home. Mano Crawford, a local Okinawan has filled her time with her own inhome business selling handmade ribbons to cheer squads and individuals as well as balloon decorations for sporting events, weddings, and parties. Mano’s outlook is a positive one as well. “I don’t think of our schedules as conflicting; his schedule changes too much to predict. That being the case, I make my own schedule based on household and school priorities and he makes his based on work. When everyone is home we try to have family dinners or our kids really like to eat at Chili’s. When he’s gone I like to take the kids to movies and local parks.”

Having a strong support network is also important for many spouses as they navigate their way through military life. Hindsight is always 20/20 and we don’t always realize what we have until it’s gone, or more likely, until we’ve PCSed. Maggie relies heavily on those around her, as well as family and friends in the States, for support. “I have been able to meet some really great friends while living here. My neighbor is especially such a blessing. My son and her daughter are the same age and we frequently rely on each other to help with our kids. However, FaceTime is the best thing that could happen to my family. We are able to keep in contact with everyone in the States and let my son get to know them. I am extremely close to my mom and it is so nice to be able to talk to her at the push of a button. It makes us feel a little more at home every time we talk.”

Satsuki Valdez, another Okinawan, says of herself that, “I am a stay at home mom that takes care of the house. I am what you can call ‘traditional Japanese.’ I take care of the home and kids and my husband works, but he is wonderful because he helps so much whenever he can.” Satsuki relies heavily on her husband and her family here on Okinawa. With the added element of both Spanish and Japanese cultures in their marriage, Satsuki and her husband embrace the opportunities this presents for them and their children. “He learned Japanese and I know some Spanish.

Satsuki He teaches the kids Spanish and I teach them Japanese so it’s best to never come to our house because you could get lost in translation with a mix of three languages going at once!”

Leya’s outlook defines our ability to be flexible. The first time her husband left for an extended period of time, she says she “learned very quickly how fast things can change, so in order to ‘survive’ this lifestyle I was going to have to be flexible and not count on anything until it was actually coming to pass – total letting go of any sense of power.” As a full-time working mom, Leya explains that working was never a question. She says, “I love working. I love knowing that I get to wake up every day and do something productive and then get paid. That definitely gets complicated with the military life. I have been passed up for really good jobs because they didn’t want to hire military spouses. I’ve stayed at not so great jobs because I didn’t know if we were staying two months or one year more…I value the opportunities that have come with this military lifestyle and am proud and happy to be a working mom.” As for her daughter, Leya says “I love that she is experiencing such a unique childhood. I love that she isn’t really ‘from’ anywhere yet. I hope this helps her understand that while we are citizens of the most amazing country, there is a whole world out there to explore. I hope that when she is older, she looks back at photos and thinks how cool it was that her daddy represented our country and all the unique opportunities we were afforded.”

So go ahead and bloom, moms! Whether you’re at home with your children or working full-time, your service and dedication to your family speaks volumes to those around you. The role you play within your family, unit and the military is completely invaluable.

You affect and mentor more people than you know just by being a positive example of a mother, wife and friend. Tim Burton said, “one person’s craziness is another person’s reality.” To the rest of the world, our lives probably seem bizarre and even a bit surreal given the places we’ve been and the places we’ve yet to go. The reality is, though, we wouldn’t have it any other way.

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EMERY LANES • 966-7303

Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, 10 May • 9:30 am - 2 pm $19.95 ($2 member discount) • Adults $ 8.95 ($1 member discount) • Ages 5 - 12 $3 • Ages 4 & under

Military Spouses Day Friday, 8 May • 10 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 3 pm

Treat mom to Prime Rib, Roast Pork, Snow Crab, pastas, sushi and champagne! We’ll also be featuring mashed potatoes, tilapia, chicken breast in a mushroom sauce, smoked salmon, shrimp and more!

ROCKER NCO CLUB • 966-7234 Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, 10 May • 10 am - 2 pm $19.95 ($2 member discount) • Adults $ 8.95 ($1 member discount) • Ages 5 - 12 $3 • Ages 4 & under

Enjoy a carving station of Prime Rib with au jus and horseradish sour cream as well as Honey Glazed Ham with rum raisin sauce paired beautifully with champagne. We’ll also have a bountiful selection of salads, cold and hot dishes, desserts and drinks! We’ll have favorites like cooked to order omelettes, smoked salmon with cream cheese and capers and roasted pork loin with an apricot walnut compote!

BANYAN TREE CLUB • 966-7372 Mother’s Day Special and Cake Ordering Place an order from 4 - 8 May and pick up on 10 May just in time to treat mom for Mother’s Day!

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Join us for one of two free bowling clinics for military spouses! Clinics are limited to 16 students each so sign up early!

ARTS AND CRAFTS • 966-7347 Mother’s Day Themed Stained Glass Class Tuesday, 5 May & Thursday, 7 May • 5 pm - 7 pm $75 • Ages 16 & above

Students will learn basic techniques in tracing design onto cut glass, how to grind the edges, use copper foil and soldering.

Mother’s Day Specials 1 - 9 May • Free Mother’s Day T-Shirt Printing at Keepsakes Plus!

Bring a family photo and a t-shirt as a perfect Mother’s Day present!

• 15% off on ALL FrameWorks orders

Orders will take place in the main office Monday - Friday from 8:30 am until 4 pm.

Place your order starting Monday, 4 May - Friday, 8 May. Pickup will be on Sunday, 10 May starting at 8 am.

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Located inside the Schilling Community Center

By Kimberly Nguyen Corona • Photos by Nagi Marie Quirk

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tep back in time to an era of real Rock and Roll, poodle skirts and delicious burgers when you walk into Platters. Located inside the Schilling Community Center, Platters is a 50s inspired diner with great specialties, a large coffee menu and a brand new breakfast menu for the entire family to enjoy!

Swing into Platters and pick up their new Georgia Coffee card! After 10 coffee purchases, you will receive one for FREE!

50s slang to keep you hip to the jive Bash – Great party Cat – A cool person Cruisin’ for a bruisin’ – Looking for trouble Don’t have a cow – Don’t get so excited Eyeball – Look around Go ape – Get very excited Horn – Telephone Hottie – A very fast car Kick – A fun or good thing, a fad Kookie – Nuts...in the nicest possible way!

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Nerd – Same as now Nest – A hairdo Radioactive – Very popular Real gone – Very much in love Righto – Okay Shot down – Failed Split – Leave Threads – Clothes Tight – Good friends Word from the bird – The truth What’s buzzin’? – What’s new?

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Monday - Friday 7 am - 10:30 am Top seller!

Platters Special 2 • $6.95

Two eggs made your way, sizzling bacon or juicy sausage, hashbrowns, French toast or biscuit, coffee or tea

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Jumbo Platters Burger • $4.95 with your choice of regular or curly fries Texas Burger • $6.95 Wednesday lunch special!

PLATTERS • 966-7426

Can you match these radioactive sounds?

Hound Dog Money Honey Tuttie Frutti Peggy Sue Johnny B Goode You Send Me Summertime Blues Smokestack Lightning Your Cheatin’ Heart Great Balls of Fire

Howlin’ Wolf Chuck Berry Buddy Holly Hank Williams Little Richard Elvis Presley Jerry Lee Lewis Eddie Cochran The Drifters Sam Cooke

The first 100 people to bring in a completed matching quiz to Platters will receive one free open play bowling pass for Emery Lanes!

Answers: Hound Dog – Elvis Presley, Money Honey – The Drifters, Tutti Frutti – Little Richard, Peggy Sue – Buddy Holly, Johnny B Goode – Chuck Berry, You send Me – Sam Cooke, Summertime Blues – Eddie Cochran, Smokestack Lightning – Howlin’ Wolf, Your Cheatin’ Heart – Hank Williams, Great Balls of Fire – Jerry Lee Lewis

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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 - 10 pm Fri & Sat 9 am - 3 am Catering Kadena: 966-7369 JP: 050-5865-1870 Mon-Fri 9 am - 5 pm Delivery Kadena: 966-7375 JP: 050-5865-3094 Sun-Thu 4 pm - 10 pm Fri-Sat 4 pm - 12 am Snack Bar & Internet Café Kadena: 966-7377 JP: 050-5865-1872 Mon-Thu 6:30 am - 10 pm Fri 6:30 am - 3 am Sat 8 am - 3 am Sun 8 am - 10 pm Lounge Sun-Thu 4 pm - 11 pm Fri & Sat 4 pm - 3 am Kadena Officers’ Club Bldg. 313 Customer Service Kadena: 966-7409 JP: 050-5865-1873 Catering Kadena: 966-7408 JP: 050-5865-1874 Barber Shop Mon-Sat 9 am - 5 pm Sun & Holidays Closed Café Latte Kadena: 966-7416 JP: 050-5865-1875 Mon-Thu 6:30 am - 10 pm Fri 6:30 am - 12 am Sat 7:30 am - 12 am Sun 2 pm - 10 pm Lounge Mon-Thu 4 pm - 11 pm Fri 4 pm - 2 am Sat 5 pm - 1 am Sun & Holidays Closed Daily Lunch Buffet Mon-Fri 11 am - 1:30 pm Holidays & PACAF Family Days Closed Sunday Champagne Brunch 9:30 am - 2 pm Rocker NCO Club Bldg. 621 Customer Service Kadena: 966-7234 JP: 050-5865-1876 Daily 9 am - 9 pm T-Bones Breakfast/Lunch Mon-Fri 6 am - 2 pm Sat & PACAF Family Days 7 am - 2 pm Sunday Breakfast Buffet 8 am - 2 pm Holidays 7 am - 2 pm Dinner Mon-Thu 4 pm - 9 pm Fri 4 pm - 10 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays 5 pm - 9 pm T-Bones take-out orders Kadena: 966-7380 JP: 050-5865-1876 The Daily Grind Mon-Thu 6 am - 9 pm Fri 6 am - 10 pm Sat 7 am - 9 pm Sun 8 am - 9 pm Route 66 Mon-Thu 11 am - 5 pm Fri 11 am - 3 am Sat 2 pm - 3 am Sun 2 pm - 9 pm Holidays Closed Lounge Wed & Thur 7 pm - 11 pm Fri 4:30 pm - 3 am Sat 7 pm - 3 am Game Room Lounge Sun - Thu 10:30 am - 12 am Fri & Sat 10:30 am - 3 am Catering Kadena: 966-7378 JP: 050-5865-1877 Mon By appointment Tue-Fri 9 am - 4 pm Barber Shop Mon-Sat 9 am - 6 pm Sun & Holidays Closed AirPower Café Bldg. 3522 Kadena: 966-7405 JP: 050-5865-1878 Mon-Fri 6 am - 2 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays Closed Chili’s Grill & Bar Bldg. 105 Kadena: 966-7360 JP: 050-5865-1879 Mon-Sun 11 am - 10 pm Bldg. 337 Chili’s Too Kadena: 966-7366 JP: 050-5865-1880 Mon-Thu 7 am - 9 pm Friday • 7 am thru Sunday • 9 pm Jack’s Place Bldg. 9950 Kadena: 966-7422 JP: 050-5865-1881 Tue-Thu 5 pm - 9 pm Fri 5 pm - 10 pm Sat Teppanyaki 4:30 pm - 10 pm

Dining 5 pm - 10 pm Sun Teppanyaki 4:30 pm - 9 pm

Dining 5 pm - 9 pm Mon Closed

Johnson Dining Facility Bldg. 843 Kadena: 634-4494 Mon-Thu Breakfast 6 am - 8:30 am Lunch 11 am - 1:30 pm Dinner 4:30 pm - 7 pm Midnight Meal 10 pm - 1 am Friday Breakfast 6:30 am - 8:30 am Lunch 11 am - 1:30 pm Dinner 4:30 pm - 7 pm No Midnight Meal Flight Kitchen Kadena: 634-4418 Open 24-hours, seven days a week Marshall Dining Facility Bldg. 178 Kadena: 634-1900 Mon-Fri Breakfast 5:30 am - 8 am Lunch 10:30 am - 1 pm Dinner 4 pm - 7:30 pm Midnight Meal 10 pm - 12:30 am Weekends, Holidays, & down days Brunch 6:30 am - 1 pm Dinner 4 pm - 7 pm Midnight Meal 10 pm - 12:30 am 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 Kadena: 966-7352 JP: 050-5865-1887 Mon-Fri 10 am - 6 pm FrameWorks Kadena: 966-7353 JP: 050-5865-1888 Tue-Thu 10 am - 8 pm Fri-Mon 10 am - 6 pm Mud Factory Kadena: 966-7351 JP: 050-5865-1890 Mon & Tues Closed Wed-Thu 12 pm - 8 pm Fri-Sun 10 am - 6 pm Wooden Solutions Kadena: 966-7349 JP: 050-5865-1889 Tue-Thu 12 pm - 8 pm Fri-Sun 10 am - 6 pm Auto Hobby Center Bldg. 1436 Parts Store/Cashier Kadena: 966-7355 JP: 050-5865-1891 Mon-Fri 8 am - 8 pm Sat 8 am - 9 pm Sun 10 am - 6 pm Service Maintenance/Tool Room Kadena: 966-7356 JP: 050-5865-1892 Mon-Fri 11 am - 8 pm Sat 8 am - 9 pm Sun 10 am - 6 pm Banyan Tree Golf Course Bldg. 12 Kadena: 966-7321 JP: 050-5865-1893 Pro Shop Wed-Mon 5:30 am - 6 pm Tue 9 am - 6 pm Golf Course Wed-Mon 6 am - Dusk Tue Noon - Dusk Driving Range Mon 6 am - 6 pm 1st & 3rd Tue 8 am - 7:30 pm 2nd & 4th Tue 6 am - 7:30 pm Wed-Sun 6 am - 7:30 pm

Owari Lounge Mon-Tue Closed Wed-Fri 1 pm - 6 pm Sat-Sun 11 am - 6 pm *Open on all American holidays from 1 pm - 6 pm

*To call any 634-, 632- or 966- number above from a cellphone, dial 098-938-1111, wait for the dial tone, and then dial the listed number.

Note: Hours are subject to change Chibana Golf Course Bldg. 55061 Kadena: 966-7327 JP: 050-5865-1894 Pro Shop Mon-Fri 6:30 am - 6 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays 6 am - 6 pm Driving Range Mon, Wed- Fri 6 am - 6:30 pm Tue 9 am - 6:30 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays 6 am - 6:30 pm Chippers Lounge Mon, Wed, Thu, & Fri 7 am - 6 pm Tue 9 am - 6 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays 6:30 am - 6 pm Bldg. 113 Emery Lanes Bowling Center 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 Scuba & Sea JP: 050-5865-1898 Kadena: 966-7345 Mon & Wed-Fri 10 am - 6 pm Closed Tue Sat, Sun, & Holidays 7 am - 6 pm Boating Operations Kadena: 966-7282 Mon & Wed-Fri 10 am - 5 pm Closed Tue Sat, Sun, & Holidays 7 am - 5 pm 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) 631-1815/631-1804 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: 966-7343 JP: 050-5865-1899 Fairchild Pool Lap Swim Mon-Fri 5 am - 7 am, 11 am - 1 pm, 5 pm - 7 pm *Swim lessons also available!

Risner Fitness Center • Open 24 hours Bldg. 109 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 Risner Sports Pro Shop & Tennis Center Bldg. 123 Kadena: 966-7431 JP: 050-5865-1900 Daily 9 am - 6 pm 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 Family Child Care Bldg. 1850 Kadena: 634-0514 Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm Parent Assistance Mon-Fri 8 am - 9 am

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 Bldg. 499 Teen Center Millennium Kadena: 634-3866 Recreation School Days Mon-Thu 2 pm - 6 pm Fri 2 pm - 11 pm Sat 4 pm - 9 pm No School & Half Days Mon-Thu Noon - 6 pm Fri Noon - 11 pm Office Mon-Fri Noon - 6 pm 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 24-Hour Information Line Kadena: 632-0286 SERVICES Airman & Family Readiness Center Bldg. 220 Kadena: 634-3366 Mon-Fri 7 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 Bldg. 59 Customer Service Kadena: 634-1500 Base Training Kadena: 634-5943 Formal Training Kadena: 634-1688 Civilian Training Kadena: 634-5940 Military Testing Kadena: 634-1500 Voluntary Education Testing Kadena: 634-1500 Hours are all the same for above offices.

Mon & Fri 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Tue-Thu 8 am - 2:30 pm Closed on Holidays, PACAF Family Days, & down days Human Resources Office Bldg. 723 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, Sat, & Sun Noon - 6 pm Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, & Holidays Closed After hours, please call 966-7339.

Laundry and 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 Military Personnel Section Bldg. 721B Kadena: 634-8978 Mon - Fri 8 am - 3 pm (walk-ins) 8 am - 6 pm (walk-ins) 2nd & 4th Wed Close at noon 3rd Thursday of each month. *CAC/dependant/civilian/retiree cards are issued by appt only. Please make an appt. via RAPIDS by visiting www.kadenafss.com.

Shogun Inn Bldg. 332 Kadena: 632-1010 JP: -098-962-1010 24-hours a day, seven days a week