YOUR GUIDE TO KADENA FSS • FEBRUARY 2016
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FEBRUARY
SALES
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Chibana Golf Course
Valentine’s Day Sale
6 & 7 February Save up to 30% on selected items in the Chibana Golf Course Pro Shop. 966-7327
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Kadena Arts & Crafts
Presidents’ Day Sale 12 - 14 February Stop by for 20% off your framing�order!
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966-7347
Banyan Tree Golf Course
Presidents’ Day Sale 13 - 15 February Receive 10 - 30% off selected items.
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Curry Buffet ~All You Can Eat~ How would you like the FABulous Curry in the Ocean View
Restaurant? Buffet included 6 varieties of curry, salad, etc.
966-7321
We have VEGAN channa curry EVERYDAY
11:00~17:00
ADULT 980YEN 6-11YRS 650YEN 2-5YRS 500YEN
Phone: 098-936-5964 Adress: 1-655 Miyagi Chatan (3rd Floor in YELLOW Bldg)
CUPON for one scoop of ICE CREAM!!!
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nightlife travel recreation family food navy mwr army mwr
Memories of a Wanderlust
Cover by: By Yoshihiro Higa
COMMAND 18th Force Support Squadron Commander Colonel Peter M. Pollock
MARKETING
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Heart Link
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
Commercial Sponsorship Maasa Migita
Photographer Nagi Marie Quirk
Account Executives Kimberly Corona Arielle Sullivan Ariel Tipton Amy Jo Selby Kellie Anthony
Web Developer Shelly Xiong High School Intern Jazmyn Dukes
Operations Ruben Zaldaña
For information on Venture magazine, call Kadena Force Support Marketing at 634-5078 or email venture@kadenafss.com.
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Interested in advertising or commercial sponsorship? Visit www.kadenafss.com/advertise-with-us/ or email sponsorship@kadenafss.com. Venture magazine is designed to inform and entertain the individuals who use Kadena Force Support facilities. For article source information, please contact Kadena Force Support Marketing. 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/ KADENA AIR BASE
Note: Facility programs, event hours, and dates are subject to change.
NIGHTLIFE
nightlife
KADENA OFFICERS’ CLUB THE BIG GAME
Monday, 8 February Doors open • 7 am Open only to officers and civilian equivalents.
TEXAS HOLD'EM MONDAYS TRIVIA TUESDAYS 9 & 23 February
WELL WEDNESDAYS $1.80 • Well drinks
BOSS & BUDDY THURSDAYS FRIDAY NIGHT SUPER SOCIAL HOUR & PROGRESSIVE DRAWING KARAOKE SATURDAYS ADULT MEMBERSHIP NIGHT Wednesday, 10 February 5:30 pm - 7 pm
FIRST FRIDAY DIAMOND NIGHT
Friday, 5 February Enjoy an evening of elegance and refinement at the Kadena Officers’ Club First Friday Diamond Night. Shine bright with great company and great prize giveaways! Open to officers and civilian equivalents.
Kadena Officers’ Club • 966-7409 6
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BANYAN TREE CLUB EVENTS
the big game Monday, 8 February Doors open • 7 am Breakfast • 7 am - 9 am Free • Members $10 • Nonmembers food fee In the Banyan Tree Club Ballroom Open to enlisted and civilian equivalents. Members only eligible to win prizes. Grab some friends to watch the Big Game and a chance to win a big screen TV, an iPad, one of all 32 NFL jerseys and much more! Snacks and refreshments will be offered at halftime.
X-Factor
Unit vs Unit
Karaoke
Thursdays • 7 pm | Banyan Tree Club Lounge Registration • Ends on Thursday, 4 February Enter as a solo or group act. This 10 week competition is open to all ranks and services and begins on Thursday, 4 February and runs through Thursday, 7 April with a Grand Finale on Saturday, 9 April in the Banyan Tree Club Ballroom. First Place • $500 Cash and $500 towards unit party Second Place • $300 Cash and $300 towards unit party Third Place • $150 Cash and $150 towards unit party
Banyan Tree Club • 966-7372
For a full list of Banyan Tree Club events, visit kadenafss.com/clubs-dining/banyan-tree-club
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Skoshi Rocker • 966-7255
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SKOSHI BINGO Soap Opera Bingo Monday - Friday • Noon
Night Bingo Daily • 7 pm - 10 pm
Power House Bingo Saturdays & Sundays • Noon
Bingo Appreciation Mystery Days Event date will be revealed at other bingo events.
DOUBLE ELIMINATION DART TOURNAMENT Thursdays Registration • 7 pm Darts begin • 7:30 pm $50 FSS Gift Card • First place $25 FSS Gift Card • Second place Prizes will be awarded to the top dart thrower. A minimum of four participants is required. Open to all enlisted and civilian equivalents.
TEXAS HOLD’EM Sundays Registration • 4:30 pm Games begin • 5 pm
Tuesdays Registration • 5:30 pm Games begin • 6 pm
Free • Members $10 • Nonmembers Open to all enlisted and civilian equivalents
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TR AVEL
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PRESIDENT’S DAY WEEKEND Sunday, 14 February Enjoy your long weekend relaxing and having fun in the sun. Be sure not to miss our Happy Days 50’s themed party on the patio with live entertainment!
VALENTINE’S DAY PACKAGE 14 - 16 February Escape to Okuma Beach this Valentine’s Day for a special weekend. Enjoy room accommodations for two nights and a Valentine’s Day gift for you and your significant other from Okuma Beach! Complete your romantic weekend with a delicious dinner of Filet Mignon & Jumbo Shrimp on Sunday evening with live acoustic music by Gloria. Just want a one night getaway? Let your reservation representative know and we’ll modify the package. Please call 631-1991/1992 for reservations.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT 18 - 20 March $20 • Per person Calling all card sharks! Join us for Okuma’s First Inaugural St. Patty’s Day Texas Hold’Em Tournament. Put on your poker face to win the grand prize: a Custom Okuma Championship Bracelet. All registered players will also enjoy a special St. Patrick’s Day dinner with a 10% discount! Room packages are available. Please call 631-1991/1992 to make reservations.
OKUMA BEACH FEST Saturday, 30 April & Sunday, 1 May Rooms released • Tuesday, 8 March Reservations must be made by phone. Please call our reservation line at 631-1991/1992. For more information, visit kadenaevents.com/okuma.
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TO TRAVEL IS TO OPEN YOUR EYES TO THE WORLD AND SEE BEYOND YOUR CURRENT STATE; IT’S WHO ARE FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO TAKE PART BECAUSE ONCE YOU’VE BEEN TO NEW PLACES, EXP YOU HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO GIVE IN TO THE URGE TO SEE, DO AND EXPERIENCE MORE. 12 WWW.KADENAFSS.COM
Memories of a
Wanderlust
TRANSFORMATIVE AND CONSTANT ALL AT ONCE. TRAVEL INCITES A METAMORPHASIS IN THOSE PERIENCED OTHER CULTURES AND MET NEW PEOPLE, YOU HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO EVOLVE. Writen by • Rachel Kuhn | Interviewee • Christine Phillipp, Marketing Director | Photos by • Christine Phillipp
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travel Why did you pick Australia? I don’t know. We’ve just always wanted to go there. We’ve talked about it for a long time so we knew we definitely had to do it while we live in Okinawa. What’s your favorite thing about traveling. Perspective. I love my life, and I have been extremely blessed in where I have gotten to travel. Where I come from, living in Japan and traveling to Australia simply does not happen often, so I love the warm feeling I get when I realize how lucky I am to be where I’m standing. I always take a ton of pictures and share them with my family so they can feel like they’re on the journey with me. I travel for me and for them.
What is something interesting about Australia or Sydney that the average person doesn’t already know? I think it’s really interesting how today Australia is a desirable travel destination, however due to its harsh climate and location it was originally used by the British to exile criminals. Did you meet anyone interesting along the way? Our tour guide, Henry, was very interesting. He had knowledge of literally everything going on in the city. He knew everything from the history of the different areas to why construction was happening and what they were building. I always love the opportunity to meet new people and share life stories. People are interesting, and I love learning about where everyone has been. Everyone has a story to tell. You just have to take the time to listen. The question everyone always has: did you develop a taste for Vegemite? It’s salty…not quite my thing, but others I know who have tried it really enjoy it. What was your favorite meal? What was the most Australian thing you ate? My favorite place to eat was this delicious chocolate bar near the hotel. Our group went there every night before bed for hot chocolate and snacks. They had this giant ice cream praline meringue and it was delicious. The most Australian thing I tried was kangaroo burger and emu pizza. Both are a little gamey for my taste. What new things did you try that you maybe wouldn’t have otherwise tried? Definitely the kangaroo and emu meat. I mean when in Australia, right? Anywhere else I probably wouldn’t think to try it. What do you wish you would have experienced that you didn’t?
What was your favorite part or moment of the trip? It’s hard for me to choose a favorite moment because I had so many favorite moments! I really enjoyed taking in the views of the city, especially the Opera House and Harbor Bridge. Petting koalas and kangaroos was great, too. Were there any misconceptions you had about Australia prior to your trip that were proved wrong? Was it what you expected? Australia was what I expected. The people are very nice, it’s very clean and it is very beautiful.
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I would love to dive the Great Barrier Reef someday. We weren’t even close to there, but next time that’s definitely something I’m going to look into doing. What did you learn about Australian history? A ton! That’s all the tour guide talked about. It was great! As I said before, though, the original purpose of Sydney doesn’t quite match the current thriving metropolis it is now, and I think that’s really interesting. Did you stumble upon any hidden gems during your time in Sydney? I loved The Rocks Market. It’s only open on the weekends, and they have a lot of vendors with unique products for
sale and most of it is handmade by the people selling it. You meet a lot of interesting people there who have fascinating life stories, and then you get to buy a unique product from them and it turns souvenir shopping into something really special. Although it’s an English speaking country, did you find that there was a bit of a language barrier? It’s English but it’s different English. As our 18th FSS Commander would say, it’s the Queen’s English. He’s from Australia so I think it’s okay for him to say that… They definitely have completely different words for things, but nothing I hadn’t heard before. Did you pick up any words and phrases while there? I picked up “lifts” as opposed to “elevators,” and “bin” instead of “trash can.” What tips do you have for fellow travelers making their way to Sydney? Bring comfortable shoes. You’ll walk a lot both on the tours and just going out and exploring. Also, bring your camera. It’s beautiful and whether you like architecture, landscape, or floral photography. There is something for everyone! Would you consider this trip life-changing and if so, what did you learn from this trip? Yes. I learned that I would love to live in Australia. I love the culture and seeing small businesses thrive. There are small, unique businesses everywhere with people actually shopping inside them! In the States it’s all about big business and seeing small, successful businesses in the States, I feel, is pretty rare these days. What were the benefits of booking your trip through Kadena ITT? They made it so easy! I get nervous traveling in strange cities and ITT had a shuttle to and from the airport, with maps, a list of must do activities and they also planned the city and Blue Mountain tours. We got to see and experience a lot more of the city and culture because of them. Now that you’ve been to Australia, what’s next on your travel bucket list? I have yet to travel around mainland, so that’s definitely next. Also, I would love to do Beijing and the Great Wall.
Want to book your next big adventure with Kadena ITT? Spring Break International Tours Tokyo • 9 - 13 April Kyoto • 10 - 14 April Sydney • 9 - 16 April China • 9 - 16 April
Has international travel changed your outlook on life? Absolutely. As I said before I feel so lucky to be where I am, and to have been where I’ve been. I always think a lot about where I grew up when I travel, because like I said, not many people in my home town will get to experience the things I have. I want to take advantage of everything I can while I’m here, and I am doing my best to not wait until the last minute to cram everything in. I know that some people have a hard time living away from home, but I hope that others are able to appreciate and take advantage of the opportunities we have living here. All I want to do is travel, and there’s so much more to see! What are you waiting for?
Where I come from, living in Japan and traveling to Australia simply does not happen often, so I love the warm feeling I get when I realize how lucky I am to be where I’m standing. Want to stay local? Join Kadena ITT for Chinen’s Fisherman’s Market & Brunch in Nanjo City Sunday, 21 February • 7:30 am - 1 pm $15 • Ages 13 & over $10 • Ages 6 - 12 $5 • Ages 5 & under Kadena Information, Tickets & Travel • 966-7333 VENTURE 15
Treat your sweetheart to a luxury resort getaway!
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.
Valentine’s Special 1 - 18 February Contact Kadena ITT for more information.
UNIT RETREATS OR GROUP RESERVATIONS Contact Brian Enloe for more information. 080-6916-6544 brian.e@jot-international.jp
Visit us on the web at www.ie-resort.com/english/
Please note: YYY Club Ie Resort will be closed from 19 - 28 February. We will re-open on Monday, 29 February.
Phone: 0980-49-5011
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Fax: 0980-49-5130
RECREATION
recreation
EMERY LANES
VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL SUNDAY, 14 FEBRUARY Bring your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day and get one free game when you purchase one or more games. Limit one free game per person. Shoes are not included.
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Presidents’ Day Special Friday, 15 February All games are just $1 from noon to 5 pm. After 5 pm save $1 per game! Celebrate George Washington’s birthday with a special that features his $1 bill!
Six Game Shootout! Sunday, 21 February $60 • Per person Registration • Noon Shootout starts • 1 pm Challenge yourself and the best bowlers on the island on our USBC Sport Compliant lane condition! See you at high-noon for a chance to win the $300 first prize!
Military Have a Ball League! Begins Monday, 1 February at 6:30 pm $15 • Per week for twelve weeks Ball and drilling included! Join our short season Monday night league and receive an Air Force, Army, Marine or Navy bowling ball in your choice of weight!
Leap Year Celebration Monday, 29 February $1.29 • Per game and shoe rental
Bowl for the Belt Bowl every Wednesday in our unique mini-tournament and see if you can be the next winner of our championship belt!
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Risner Fitness Center Sweetheart Aerobathon with USO Kadena Saturday, 13 February • 9 am - 2 pm Free Did you know working out with your partner can increase closeness? Join us, along with USO Kadena, for our Sweetheart Aerobathon. Gifts and refreshments will be provided during this fun event. Open to all.
Tabata Bootcamp with Jo Dawn 29 February - 1 April Monday, Wednesday, Friday $150 • Per person All fitness levels welcome.
3-Point Basketball Competition Friday, 4 March • 6 pm Free
Come show your skills from behind the arc! Open to ages 13 and over. Participants ages 13 - 15 must have a sponsor present.
Please register at the Risner Fitness Center’s front desk.
• 634-5128 •
Two Person Best Ball Tournament Saturday, 20 February | Shotgun start • 7 am $50 • Per person Sign up as a pair, or individually and be paired. Flights based on Team Handicap. Price includes green and cart fees, lunch, awards and prizes.
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RISNER SPORTS PRO SHOP
Get the latest & greatest fitness gear here.
Compression Gear
What does compression gear do for you? It helps your blood circulation to improve your performance. Compression gear aids in a quick recovery helping your muscles to be less sore after a long run or work out. Get more out of your workout by using compression gear!
Mizuno Shoe Fitting
Saturday, 13 February 9 am - noon & 1 pm - 5 pm In the Risner Fitness Center racquetball courts Registration begins Monday, 1 February. A Mizuno consultant will assess your foot (arch height, flexibility, pressure distribution) to determine the proper shoe for you and recommend a shoe accordingly. Advanced reservations are required at the Risner Sports Pro Shop. Walk-ins will be seen on a space available basis.
Risner Sports Pro Shop carries a wide variety fitness gear. Whether you like to run, cycle or play, you will find what you need at the Risner Sports Pro Shop.
Risner Sports Pro Shop • 966-7431
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KADENA
Marina WHALE WATCHING CHARTER Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays Morning Charter • 7:30 am - 11:30 am Afternoon Charter • 1 pm - 5 pm $50 • Per person (Ages 13 & over) $25 • Per person (Ages 4 - 12)
SNORKEL PACKAGE
Founded in Tokyo, Japan, TUSA is one of the first manufacturers of dive and snorkel equipment in the world. Head to Kadena Marina to take advantage of heavily discounted snorkel packages while supplies last! Any TUSA mask, snorkel or fin combination is only $135. Enjoy a complimentary whistle with light along with mask scrub with your purchase.
Valentine’s Day Dinner & Cruise
12 - 14 February (One cruise per day) $160 • Per couple Celebrate on the high seas! Enjoy a three-course dinner at Seaside Ristorante after a gorgeous sunset cruise with your significant other. See page 47 for dinner details!
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beginner camping & hiking at okuma 27 & 28 February $30 • Per family Learn beginner camping skills with Outdoor Recreation! Please bring your own gear for this weekend in the great, Okinawan outdoors!
bouldering Wednesday, 10 February • 9 am - 1 pm $10 • Per person
ski & snowboard trip to nagano 11 - 14 March Call for more information!
saturday trips Beginner Hiking • Mt. Katsudake Saturday, 20 February • 8 am - 2 pm $20 • Ages 12 & over
Cycling from Yagaji to Okuma Saturday, 20 February • 8 am - 3 pm $30 per person. Beginner cyclists are welcome. Bicycle not included.
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We are now offering Oil Changes by appointment. Schedule yours today! Monday - Friday • 8 am - 5 pm Please note that there is an additional charge for synthetic oil.
Valentine’s Specials
13 - 14 February Half off the first hour you rent a stall. Must be used for more than two hours.
Tuesday, 15 February Free labor on oil changes. Call ahead to schedule or drop off your vehicle.
Auto Hobby Center • 966-7355 | 050-5865-1891/1892
Winter Swim Fairchild Pool Winter Swim Hours Lap Swim Monday - Friday 5 am - 7 am (8 lanes) 7 am - 7 pm (2 lanes) Recreational Swim Saturdays • 5 pm - 7 pm Kadena Aquatics • 634-6425 For pool locations, visit kadenafss.com/swim
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SCHEDULE of CLASSES: TERM IV 2016 TERM DATES: 14 Mar – 15 May REGISTRATION DATES: 22 FEB – 13 MAR Contact your local Troy University office for course dates and times.
IR 5502 International Political Geography Wknd 16-17 Apr, 7-8 May 5/8 Dr. Campbell Regional Affairs Elective Elective for Other Concentrations
IR 5524 Contemporary American Foreign Policy Wknd 2-3 Apr, 23-24 Apr 3/6 Dr. Mass National Security Affairs Elective Elective for Other Concentrations IR 6620 International Political Economy T/Th Dr. Campbell Core Requirement
Schedule is subject to change. Please check troy.edu or call 634-5365. All courses are three semester hours. Web-enhanced courses have some online requirements. Check the syllabus before registering or contact the instructor.
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FA M I LY
family
Youth Sports and Fitness
First Steps Basketball Registration • 1 - 3 February $50 • Ages 3 - 4 Session I • 5 March - 9 April Session II • 16 April - 21 May No membership needed.
Youth Sports and Fitness • 634-1384
Kadena Arts & Crafts
Kadena Officers’ Club
Wednesdays • 5 pm - 7:30 pm Free Like us on Facebook for weekly specials at Crafty Things.
Wednesday, 17 February • 5:30 pm $7.95 • Ages 12 & over ($1 member discount) $4.95 • Ages 11 & under ($1 member discount) Open to all ranks and services
Kadena Arts & Crafts • 966-7347
Kadena Officers’ Club • 966-7409
Ceramic Pouring Class
Kiddie Disco
American Red Cross and Schilling Community Center
CPR Saturday
Saturday, 12 March • 8 am - 1 pm $5 • Ages 13 & over In the Schilling Community Center Ballroom Get adult, child and infant CPR certified in our hands-on class led by the American Red Cross. Snacks will be provided. Registration begins Monday, 15 February at the Schilling Community Center’s front desk. Schilling Community Center • 634-1387
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Introduction by • Rachel Kuhn Written by • Kimberly Corona Interviewee • Rose Marquez, Airman & Family Readiness Center
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Each new base presents its own laundry list of challenges, opportunities, surprises and questions. Amidst the chaos of a PCS sometimes it seems there is no time to actually get to know a new place. And once there is time, it’s hard to know where to start…especially when you’re living overseas and are brand new to the military. There are new things around every corner (literally) and when you can’t understand the local language or the language of acronyms your spouse speaks at home, military life can seem extremely daunting. It seems that there is a never-ending struggle to make a new place feel like home with normal routines, comforts and activities. To survive, we spouses learn to be extremely independent people, however, nothing can replace a helping hand. Thankfully for Air Force spouses, the Airman & Family Readiness Center provides that helping hand. Heart Link, a unique program geared toward both new Air Force spouses and those who are already well versed in the ways of the military, imparts knowledge, expertise and comfort to those who are seeking an extra bit of help.
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What is Heart Link? It is an Air Force Spouse 101 crash course geared toward new Air Force spouses (five years or less), but all spouses are welcome. The program goals are to increase spouse awareness of the Air Force mission, customs, traditions, protocols, and available resources and services, enable spouses to capitalize on the availability of both on and off base community resources, help spouses acclimate and feel they are an important part of the Air Force community. Heart Link also encourages families to be physically, emotionally, and spiritually healthy. What can you expect from attending the orientation? You can expect more awareness of Air Force structure, which leads to a better understanding of the military culture. You will learn how to decode the military lingo (hear any acronyms lately?!) and better understand the Air Force family. What benefits of Heart Link are there for spouses that are new to Air Force life? Heart Link provides education on community involvement and provides an environment for spouses to connect and network with other spouses who may also be new to the community. Heart Link can also help bridge the gap between spouses from all walks by creating an environment where they may not otherwise have crossed paths. What benefits of heart link are there for spouses that are not new to military life but are new to Kadena Air Base? Spouses will learn about unique resources available on Okinawa that are not available stateside. Being stationed overseas is an exciting adventure for most, but also comes with some challenges. Challenges may include not having access to common resources that you are used to back in the states. Heart Link will bridge that gap by providing local area and base specific information while helping spouses locate and utilize the resources that are available. When coming from a Stateside assignment, it can be difficult adjusting to and navigating life overseas. Heart Link helps ease the growing pains not only for their spouses, but also for their families by empowering and educating spouses. What are some highlights of the orientation? Spouses are provided with a list of useful websites and Facebook pages specific to Okinawa. Heart Link provides tools needed to give spouses a starting point. The Wing Commander, or whomever is the designated Distinguished Visitor that day, coins each Heart Link participant at the end of the orientation, carrying on a tradition that has been around since World War I. What are some common questions spouses usually ask? Many spouses want to know their options for employment while on Okinawa and we always refer them to USAJobs and NAFJobs. We also provide them with information about additional classes we provide on how to properly navigate these websites and how to apply for government jobs as well as how to tailor resumes to fit. Other common questions revolve around what there is to do while on island. We have a plethora of resources, especially within the 18th Force Support Squadron and multiple Facebook pages and websites that can assist in trip, activity and day planning. Though Okinawa is small, there is never a shortage of things to do and places to see.
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In short, Heart Link is an excellent resource for Air Force spouses of all backgrounds, knowledge levels and experience. It is a program that provides new information to even the most seasoned MilSpouse and can comfort those new to the Air Force life with a bit of informational light at the end of the tunnel! The next Heart Link will be held on Wednesday, 4 May at the Kadena Officers’ Club. Register at the Kadena Airman & Family Readiness Center by Wednesday, 27 April. For all Heart Link dates as well as other classes, trips and programs open to all branches of service, visit Kadenafss.com/life-career/a-frc. Not an Air Force spouse, but still interested in programs similar to Heart Link? Each branch has their own spouse service that helps new spouses learn about the military lifestyle and connect with others in similar life stages. Contact your Army, Navy or Marine MWR for more information about a spouse orientation specific to your active duty spouse’s branch of service.
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Give Parents a Break
Saturday, 13 February • 6 pm - 10 pm • Niko Niko Child Development Center and Shima No Ko School Age Care • Ages six weeks to 12 years • Sign up by noon on Wednesday, 10 February 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. Step 1 • Receive a referral from the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 634-3366 or speak with your commander or first sergeant. Step 2 • After receiving a referral, contact Resource & Referral at 632-7693.
Parents' Night Out
Don’t qualify for a referral but still need a break? For $20 you can participate, too! Contact Resource & Referral at 632-7693. Open to all ranks and services.
Teen Center Valentine's Day Party Friday, 5 February 5 pm - 7 pm $2 • Per person
Hiking Field Trip
Saturday, 6 February $30 • Per person Register until Friday, 5 February. Open only to members of the Teen Center.
Family Child Care
Interested in offering childcare from the comfort of home or searching for providers who do? We have fully licensed and insured providers who offer: • Full-time & 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 634-0514 or visit building 1850 for information on our next class. Did you know you need approval to offer more than 10 hours of weekly on base childcare? Expand your at-home business with Family Child Care!
Youth Center Make a Friend Day
Tuesday, 9 February Bring a nonmember friend for free!
Sweetheart Dance Friday, 12 February $10 • Per person Pre-registration required. Open only to members of the Youth Center.
Aquarium Field Trip
Whale Watching
Teen Center • 634-3866
Youth Center • 634-0500
Saturday, 20 February 11:30 am - 4:30 pm ¥980 • Per person Please bring extra yen for food and souvenirs. Register until Friday, 19 February. Open only to members of the Teen Center.
Saturday, 13 February $30 • Ages 9 - 12 Pre-registration required. Open only to members of the Youth Center.
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The Academy Awards Challenge 1 - 27 February Are you a good judge of movies? Submit your picks for the 2016 Oscar winning movies to the Kadena Base Library by noon on Saturday, 27 February. Votes will be placed into a drawing for our grand prize DVD basket. We will draw for and announce the winner on Monday, 29 February.
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FOCUS Story Time
Wednesday, 10 February • 10 am Theme • Expressing feelings Book • The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn Craft • Valentine’s Day
Not Your Mother’s Book Club
Me Before You by JoJo Moyes Wednesday, 10 February • 6:30 pm
STEM Saturday
Saturday, 6 February • 10 am Free • Ages 8 - 10 Learn about mechanics and help build a vehicle!
Troy State University
Wednesday, 17 February • 6 pm An Introduction to North Korea Dr. Campbell will present a compelling overview of North Korea.
Mommy, Daddy and Me Program
Tuesday, 9 & 23 February • 9 am Thursday, 11 & 25 February • 9 am The playgroups provide a safe and fun way to help children develop socialization skills and help parents network with other parents. Special area experts are brought in from time to time to teach parenting skills, discipline and share medical expertise. The children learn socialization skills through play while parents build their own peer support as everyone makes lasting friendships.
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Celebration
Wednesday, 2 March • 4 pm - 6 pm Come for an afternoon of stories, treats and a movie in honor of Dr. Seuss himself!
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KARING KENNELS
Pet Adoption at Karing Kennels Adoption Facility
Tuesdays, Saturdays & Sundays • Noon - 5:45 pm Check us out at Karing Kennels Stray Facility on Facebook to see all the available pets. Our online boarding reservation system is back! We’re ready to take your reservation! Visit kadenafss.com and check it out!
Dog Obedience Classes at Karing Kennels Boarding Facility
Learn new skills and strengthen your relationship with your pup in obedience classes with certified dog trainer, Sofia Ehlers. Contact Karing Kennels for information on upcoming classes!
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I WRITTEN BY: RUBEN ZALDAÑA, MARKETING OPERATIONS
successfully avoided Reuben sandwiches for most of my life. It’s not that the sandwich’s ingredients or even that the distinctive aroma particularly put me off. The real reason for my anti Reuben campaign is that 30 years ago my parents decided to name me Ruben. I don’t exactly remember, but I am fairly certain that minutes after leaving the hospital the first Ruben-Reuben joke was made at my expense. I understand that small talk might be an awkward dance in which we all must engage, and a clever joke might seem like a great idea for an icebreaker, but the play on words seemed to lose their humor right around the 1,001st go around. Again my memory fails me, but I am pretty sure I hit that number around the same time I turned three. By the time I was in my teens I simply responded with a wellpracticed eye roll and a sarcastic sigh. At 18 I moved to New York City to attend college and something I can only describe as magical happened. I went to my first New York deli and finally ordered my first Reuben sandwich. It was a masterpiece...a life changing experience. Perfectly cut not too thick or too thin, warm savory corned beef, with melted Swiss
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cheese, and topped with fresh, crisp sauerkraut and a tangy Russian dressing. The contents of the sandwich were lovingly held between the two most perfect slices of freshly baked marbled Rye bread. I found the combination of ingredients to be flavor nirvana for my palette, and my love affair with the Reuben began with a single bite. As amazing as the food is in Okinawa I have still missed New York City delis. When I found out that the Kadena Officers’ Club was planning Reubenfest, I did a little jig of joy and marked it on my calendar and started to day dream about the Ruben-Reuben reunion.
Reubenfest Saturday, 5 March • 5 pm - 8 pm $50 • Per person ($3 member discount)
The Kadena Officers’ Club first ever salute to the Reuben sandwich! The all-American hot sandwich of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian or Thousand Island dressing, grilled between slices of rye bread is always a crowd pleaser. Reubenfest will feature a delectable buffet of Reuben inspired fare. It will be a night of Reuben pizzas, spicy Reuburritos, Reuben eggrolls, a kimchi Reuben variant and even a Reuben calzone made with fresh Rye dough. Reubenfest will include live entertainment and bottomless draft beer to complement the delicious Reuben treats. Tickets will be available starting Monday, 1 February, and if you show up early you will find me standing first in line.
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Reuben Breakfast Sandwich
Corned beef, Swiss cheese, egg, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing served on an English muffin with a side of hash browns.
Leap Year Lunch Buffet
Monday, 29 February Free lunch buffet to anyone with a Leap Year birthday! Please provide an ID to verify your birthday. Open to all ranks and services.
Stuffed Chicken Sandwich
Breaded chicken with Mozzarella cheese sticks topped with a marinara sauce and served on a hoagie roll.
Saturday, 13 February • 6 pm $75 • Per couple ($5 member discount) Four course gourmet dinner. You and your sweetheart will enjoy a delicious four course meal along with a complimentary glass of red or white wine. Tickets will be available beginning Monday, 1 February. Open only to members of the Kadena Officers’ Club.
Kadena Officers’ Club • 966-7409
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at Chipper's Snack Bar Taco Pizza BBQ Chicken Pizza Combination Pizza The newest, most delicious pizza located just outside Gate 3 at the #makelifedelicious beautiful Chibana Golf Course. OpenChipper’s from 7 amSnack - 7 pm. Dine in or take out. Bar • 966-7367
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FRENCH ONION BURGER Craving a warm cup of French Onion soup? Try it in a new way with a juicy beef patty smothered in caramelized onions and perfectly melted gruyere cheese. Enjoy our French Onion burger all month long! Emery Lanes • 966-7360
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R E T T E s e L i k o E o C V t r a LO e H
13 - 15 February Order by 4 pm on Wednesday, 12 February Let the Banyan Tree Club come to your rescue this Valentine’s Day with our Love Letter heart cookies. Our cookies are available in chocolate chip and sugar shortbread and can be personalized with your own, special message. Available while supplies last. Banyan Tree Club • 966-7234 VENTURE 43
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T-BONES
NOW AT THE BANYAN TREE CLUB
2-FOR-1 TUESDAYS
Served from 4 pm - 9 pm Includes soup or side salad, two sides and fresh bread. • Rib Eye Steak with Peppercorn Sauce • Sweet Chili Chicken • Pork Chops • Coconut Shrimp • Pasta Primavera
WEEKEND SPECIALS
Friday - Sunday • 5 pm - 9 pm Includes soup or salad, fresh bread, coffee and tea. • Steak and Shrimp Combo – Oven roasted vegetables, your choice of potato or rice next to a perfectly cooked New York strip and fried shrimp. • Chicken Cordon Bleu – Chicken stuffed with ham and cheese, breaded and fried to perfection. Served with oven-roasted vegetables and your choice of potato of rice. • Prime Rib – $19.95 • 10 oz cut $23.95 • 14 oz cut
STATEHOOD ADMISSION PATIO LUNCH
Thursday, 11 February • 11 am - 1:30 pm Show your driver’s license or state ID and enlisted Air Force Club card to receive a free meal. This month’s states are Oregon, Massachusetts and Arizona. Open to all enlisted Club members.
T-BONES VALENTINE’S BUFFET
Sunday, 14 February • 4 pm - 10 pm $12.95 • Adults ($1 member discount) $8.95 • Ages 6 - 12 ($1 member discount) $3 • Ages 5 & under Featuring all you can eat Round Roast. Take out is not available.
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BANYAN TREE CLUB SNACK BAR CLAM CHOWDER FRIDAYS
Enjoy this delicious cream based chowder by the cup or bowl.
FEBRUARY HOMETOWN FAVORITE • LASAGNA Ground beef, onions, garlic, basil, tomatoes and our special ingredient, brown sugar, combined to make the perfect sauce for this hometown favorite! Served with a slice of garlic toast.
THE AFTER 4 SPECIALS
Snack Bar dine in, take out or delivery Sunday - Thursday • 4 pm - 10 pm Friday & Saturday • 4 pm - midnight
PATIO LUNCH
Monday - Friday • 11 am - 1:30 pm Mondays & Wednesdays • All you can eat Pasta & Pizza Tuesdays • Backyard BBQ Bonanza with the choice of chicken, pork ribs and beef ribs Thursdays • Teppanyaki featuring chicken, beef or shrimp Fridays • Grilled Ribeye Steak
ITALIAN SANDWICH
Sweet Italian sausage grilled with banana peppers and onions, green and red pepper, a rich pasta sauce and Provolone cheese on an artisan roll. Served with your choice of fries.
Pizza OF THE
MONTH MEAT LOVERS PIZZA Sausage, pepperoni and Canadian bacon for the non-weight watcher.
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SEASIDE RISTORANTE DATE NIGHT DINNER
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Valentine’s Day Gourmet Dinner Sunday, 14 February • 4 pm - 9 pm $40 • Per couple ($4 member discount) Enjoy your choice of appetizer, two entrées and one dessert.
Appetizers Coconut Shrimp Mediterranean Hummus Pizza Straws Calamari
Entrées Beef Tenderloin Demi glace, garlic mashed potatoes and a vegetable medley Grilled Salmon Creamy Hollandaise sauce, asparagus, and garlic mashed potatoes Mediterranean Garlic Shrimp Served with garlic toast Mahi Mahi Roulade With a vegetable medley and roasted rosemary potatoes
Desserts Shikwasa Pie New York Cheesecake Chocolate Spoon Cake Tiramisu
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February 12 8am-10am
at the White Beach Boat Basin
Registration : December 28-February 12 There will be a 250 meter swim and all participants must be able to swim. You can sign up at Camp Shields Fitness Center or call number below.
PolarPlunge For More Information Call 632-4014
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Dinner Show February 12th 6pm
at the Crow’s Nest Club $19.95 per Person Includes Live Music Show, Valentine Special Dinner and Dessert Featuring the R&B Band Nu Reality the Show starts at 8pm
Dinner Sets February 14th 5pm at the Port of Call Club $17.95 to $36.00 Come choose from 5 different Dinner Sets
Crow’s Nest Club 966-7294/050-5865-3084
Port of Call Club 622-1880/098-954-1880
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Complimentary Slice of Cake WINGZ @THE BEACH Complimentary Cake with each Meal purchase over $6.00.
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February 8th 6AM
THE BIG GAME Breakfast See the Big Game on the Big Screen, trivia, and PRIZES TOTALING OVER $2,000. at the Port of call club and the crow’s nest club
Adults $10.50 Children (6-10) $5.25 Crow’s nest Club 966-7294/050-5865-3084
Port of call Club 622-1880/098-954-1880
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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 - 5 pm Delivery Kadena: 966-7375 JP: 050-5865-3094 Sun-Thu 4 pm - 10 pm Fri-Sat 4 pm - midnight Snack Bar & Internet Café Kadena: 966-7377 JP: 050-5865-1872 Mon-Thu 6:30 am - 10 pm Fri 6:30 am - midnight Sat 8 am - midnight Sun 8 am - 10 pm Lounge Sun-Thu 4 pm - 11 pm Fri & Sat 4 pm - 3 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 - 5:30 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 Officers’ Club Bldg. 313 Kadena: 966-7347 JP: 050-5865-1886 Customer Service Mon-Thu 10 am - 8 pm Kadena: 966-7409 JP: 050-5865-1873 Fri-Sun 10 am - 6 pm Catering Keepsakes Plus Kadena: 966-7408 JP: 050-5865-1874 Kadena: 966-7352 JP: 050-5865-1887 Barber Shop Mon-Fri 10 am - 6 pm Mon-Sat 9 am - 5 pm FrameWorks Sun & Holidays Closed Kadena: 966-7353 JP: 050-5865-1888 Café Latte Tue-Thu 10 am - 8 pm Kadena: 966-7416 JP: 050-5865-1875 Fri-Mon 10 am - 6 pm Mon-Thu 6:30 am - 10 pm Mud Factory Fri 6:30 am - 12 am Kadena: 966-7351 JP: 050-5865-1890 Sat 7:30 am - 12 am Mon & Tues Closed Sun 2 pm - 10 pm Wed-Thu 12 pm - 8 pm Lounge Fri-Sun 10 am - 6 pm Mon-Thu 4 pm - 11 pm Wooden Solutions Fri 4 pm - 2 am Kadena: 966-7349 JP: 050-5865-1889 Sat 5 pm - 1 am Tue-Thu 12 pm - 8 pm Sun & Holidays Closed Fri-Sun 10 am - 6 pm Daily Lunch Buffet Auto Hobby Center Bldg. 1436 Mon-Fri 11 am - 1:30 pm Parts Store/Cashier Holidays & PACAF Family Days Closed Kadena: 966-7355 JP: 050-5865-1891 Sunday Champagne Brunch 9:30 am - 2 pm Mon-Fri 8 am - 8 pm Skoshi Rocker Bldg. 103 Sat 8 am - 9 pm Kadena: 966-7255 JP: 03-4580-0515 Sun 10 am - 6 pm Sun-Thu 8 am - midnight Service Maintenance/Tool Room Fri 10 am - 3 am Kadena: 966-7356 JP: 050-5865-1892 Sat 8 am - 3 am Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm Sat 8 am - 9 pm AirPower Café Bldg. 3522 Sun 10 am - 6 pm Kadena: 966-7405 JP: 050-5865-1878 Do It Yourself Mon-Fri 6 am - 2 pm Mon-Fri 11 am - 8 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays Closed Sat 8 am - 9 pm Sun 10 am - 6 pm Chili’s Grill & Bar Bldg. 105 Kadena: 966-7360 JP: 050-5865-1879 Banyan Tree Golf Course Bldg. 12 Mon-Sun 11 am - 10 pm Kadena: 966-7321 JP: 050-5865-1893 Pro Shop Chili’s Too Bldg. 337 Wed-Mon 5:30 am - 6 pm Kadena: 966-7366 JP: 050-5865-1880 Tue 9 am - 6 pm Sun-Thu 11 am - 9 pm Golf Course Fri & Sat 11 am - midnight Wed-Mon 6 am - Dusk Noon - Dusk Jack’s Place Bldg. 9950 Tue Kadena: 966-7422 JP: 050-5865-1881 Driving Range Mon 6 am - 6 pm Mon Closed 1st & 3rd Tue 8 am - 7:30 pm Tue, Wed & Thu 2nd & 4th Tue 6 am - 7:30 pm Dining Room & Teppanyaki 5 pm - 9 pm Wed-Sun 6 am - 7:30 pm Fri & Sat Owari Lounge Dining Room & Teppanyaki 5 pm - 10 pm Mon-Tue Closed Sun Wed-Fri 1 pm - 6 pm Dining Room & Teppanyaki 5 pm - 9 pm Sat-Sun 11 am - 6 pm *Open on all American holidays from 1 pm - 6 pm Johnson Dining Facility Bldg. 843 Kadena: 634-4494 Mon-Thu Breakfast 6 am - 8:30 am Lunch 11 am - 1:30 pm Dinner 4:30 pm - 7 pm Midnight Meal 10 pm - 1 am Friday Breakfast 6:30 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
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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 Chipper’s Snack Bar Mon, Wed, Thu, & Fri 7 am - 6 pm Tue 9 am - 6 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays 6:30 am - 6 pm
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. Kadena Base Library Bldg. 451 Kadena: 634-1502 Mon-Wed 10 am - 8 pm Thu-Sun 10 am - 6 pm Holidays Closed Kadena Information, Tickets, & Travel Bldg. 455 Kadena: 966-7333 JP: 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 Kadena: 966-7345 JP: 050-5865-1898 Mon & Wed-Fri 10 am - 6 pm Tue Closed Sat, Sun, & Holidays 7 am - 6 pm Boating Operations Kadena: 966-7282 Mon & Wed-Fri 10 am - 5 pm Tue Closed 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) 631-1816 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 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
Note: Hours are subject to change Resource & Referral Kadena: 632-7693 Bldg. 1850 Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm School Age Care Himawari School Age Care Bldg. 439 Kadena: 632-0202 Mon-Fri 5:45 am - 6 pm Shima No Ko School Age Care Bldg. 4081 Kadena: 632-0265 Mon-Fri
5:45 am - 6 pm
Teen Center Millennium Bldg. 499 Kadena: 634-3866 Recreation (School Days) Mon-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 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 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 9:30 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.
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
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
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 - Fri 8 am - 3 pm (walk-ins) 2nd & 4th Wed 8 am - 6 pm (walk-ins) rd Close at noon 3 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.
Risner Sports Pro Shop & Tennis Center Bldg. 123 Kadena: 966-7431 JP: 050-5865-1900 Daily 9 am - 6 pm
Family Child Care Bldg. 1850 Kadena: 634-0514 Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm Parent Assistance Mon-Fri 8 am - 9 am
Shogun Inn Bldg. 332 Kadena: 632-1010 JP: -098-962-1010 24-hours a day, seven days a week
*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.
Saturday, 26 March 10 am - 2 pm At the Four Diamonds Softball Complex Ages 11 & under and EFMP Join us for a fun-ďŹ lled day of egg hunts and other spring festivities including Kiddie Land, games, rides and entertainment. Please bring your own baskets.
Visit kadenaevents.com for full details! Schilling Community Center • 634-1387
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WHALE WATCHING
Naha Whale Watching Tour Whale Watching Charters Every Saturday & Sunday in February & March 7:30 am - 1:30 pm $50 • Per person (Ages 13 & over) $35 • Per person (Ages 4 - 12) Kadena Information, Tickets & Travel • 966-7333
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays Morning Charter • 7:30 am - 11:30 am Afternoon Charter • 1 pm - 5 pm $50 • Per person (Ages 13 & over) $25 • Per person (Ages 4 - 12) Kadena Marina • 966-7345
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