December 2013 Preview

MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES // IWAKUNI, JAPAN

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2013

EXPLORING JAPANESE GROCERY STORES

THE YEAR IN REVIEW

ORGANIZATIONS RECOGNIZE

THE VALUE OF THE MILITARY COMMUNITY

BARRACKS BAKING BOOK IT!

READING FOR MEANING WITH YOUR CHILD

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TURKEY FRIED OR ROAST? Two Options for the Holidays

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DE CE M BE R 2013 FEATURES 05 2 0 13 : T h e Ye ar in R e v ie w O r g a ni z a t io n s R e c o g ni z e t h e Valu e o f t h e Mili t ar y C o m m u ni t y 08 GE T O U T! E x p lo r in g J a p a n e s e Gr o c e r y S t o r e s : S au c e s 14 B ar r a c k s B a k in g 33 B O O K I T! R e a din g f o r M e a nin g w i t h Yo u r C hild

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18 GE T O U T ! T H E W I NT E R E D I T I O N On the cover and photography by: Andrew Suarez

33 RESOURCES 10 Base Resources 12 Around Japan 15 S M P 2 2 I r o nWo r k s G y m 26 Welln e s s S e r v ic e s 3 4 K id s & P ar e n t s

CALENDARS 16 R e gio n al A t t r a c t io n s 24 Gr o u p F i t n e s s 3 9 日本語カレンダー 4 0 M C C S E v e n t C ale n d ar

REGULARS 2 Dir e c t f r o m t h e Dir e c t o r 3 M C X P r o m o t io n s 6 E n t e r t ain m e n t 41 Dir e c t o r y

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LETTER FROM THE MCCS DIRECTOR

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MCCS DIRECTOR John E. Iwaniec MCCS DEPUTY DIRECTOR Robert E. Johnston SUPPORT DIVISION DIRECTOR CW05 Vincent Endresen PREVIEW Magazine is a monthly magazine published by Marine Corps Community Services’ Marketing to inform the community of events and programs offered by MCCS. The appearance of advertising and sponsors’ logos in this publication does not constitute federal government or Marine Corps endorsement.

MARKETING DIRECTOR / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Sean McHenry DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGER J. Michael Browning PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST Sarah Puma MARKETING COORDINATORS Ryan Curtis Kelly Palmer LEAD CREATIVE DESIGNER Tina Hong-Sandmel MANAGING EDITOR Rachel Inopiquez GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Sus Fukushima Jong Park DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALISTS Jacob Hatter Adam McCambridge

DIRECT DIRECTOR from the

I want to thank ever yone for another great year in Iwakuni; we have so much to be thank ful f o r. O u r C o m m u n i t y S e r v i c e s C o o r d i n a t o r, M i c h e ll e A s a t o, i s a c o n t r i b u t i n g w r i t e r t h i s m o n t h documenting some great moments spent together this year on the Air Station. As we wrap up t h e y e a r a n d t h e h o li d a y s e a s o n , I e n c o u r a g e y o u t o t a k e t i m e t o s h a r e t h e w a r m t h o f t h e s e a s o n w i t h o u r n e w a r r i v a l s t o I w a k u n i . W e a r e o n e f a m il y a n d t h e h o li d a y s c a n b e a c h a ll e n g i n g t i m e for those of us away from home. I would also encourage ever yone to take advantage of the many activities MCCS has to of fer during the winter season to stay busy and have fun. MCCS of fers a t h l e t i c c o m p e t i t i o n s , s n o w s k ii n g a c t i v i t i e s a n d m a n y e x c i t i n g t r a v e l o p p o r t u n i t i e s a r o u n d J a p a n .

O u r f i r s t e v e n t o f t h e m o n t h i s t h e H e a t t h e S t r e e t s D u a t h l o n o n D e c e m b e r 1, h o s t e d b y M C C S Athletics (25 3 -5 65 4). L ater in the month, on December 20, MCCS Health Promotions (25 3 - 6 35 9) h o s t s t h e J i n g l e B e ll J o g . T h e J o g i s a s e a s o n a l f a v o r i t e ; u n i t s a n d g r o u p s o f f r i e n d s d r e s s u p i n t h e i r h o li d a y c o s t u m e s o r t h e m e a n d r u n t o g e t h e r. A f t e r t h e r u n t h e r e w ill b e a c o s t u m e j u d g i n g c o n t e s t a n d t h e n p a r t i c i p a n t s s h a r e g r e a t f o o d a n d r a f f l e p r i z e s i n a f e s t i v e h o li d a y s e t t i n g a t t h e IronWorks Gym. T h e h o li d a y s e a s o n i s i n f u ll s w i n g t h r o u g h o u t J a p a n a s w e ll! M C C S I T T ( 2 5 3 - 4 3 7 7 ) p r o v i d e s t r i p s t o N a g a s a k i, Ky o t o a n d To k y o a s w e ll a s t o B i h o k u P a r k w h e r e y o u c a n c h e c k o u t t h e i m p r e s s i v e li g h t d i s p l a y s . I f y o u w o u l d li k e t o g e t o u t i n t h e s n o w, b o t h M C C S I T T a n d t h e M C C S S i n g l e M a r i n e P r o g r a m ( 2 5 3 - 3 5 8 5 ) o f f e r s n o w b o a r d i n g a n d s k i t r i p s t o l o c a l r e s o r t s a s w e ll . D o n’t f o r g e t t o p i c k u p y o u r f r e e s p o r t s g e a r a t M C C S O u t d o o r R e c r e a t i o n l o c a t e d a t t h e M a i n G y m! L a s t o f a ll, c o m e o u t a n d e n j o y C l u b I w a k u n i ’s f e s t i v e H o li d a y B u f f e t o r t h e b i g N e w Ye a r ’s E v e C e l e b r a t i o n B a s h (25 3-3 36 3).

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Happy Holidays from MCCS “Semper Fi” John Iwaniec Marine Corps Communit y Ser vices Director

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ORGANIZATIONS RECOGNIZE THE VALUE OF THE MILITARY COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY ARTICLE

2013:

by Sean McHenry, Marketing Director, Editor-in-Chief

YEAR IN REVIEW

by Michelle Asato, MCCS Community Services Coordinator BASEWIDE EVENTS MCAS Iwakuni was lucky to see some familiar faces pass through to show support for our community. The Sons of Anarchy cast visited for a meet and greet session courtesy of the USO. Armed Forces Entertainment brought mixed martial arts fighters for a demonstration and clinic. AFE also brought dancers from Hawaii to perform at the Luau, and brought Lit for a free performance at Club Iwakuni. San Diego native Johnny Vernazza and his band headlined this year’s Summer Music Festival followed by a 30 minute fireworks display.

Dylan and Cole Sprouse stopped by to promote cultural awareness amongst the youth and our friends from the USO and Sesame Street introduced us to Katie, a military child who understands the ups and downs of the military lifestyle. .

FOOD & HOSPITALITY

MARINE & FAMILY PROGRAMS

There was no chance of going hungry with the all-you-can-eat buffets this year: Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Soul Food, Crab & Seafood and South of the Border. In addition, the Wine Festival in March and the Fall Harvest in October allowed participants to sample food and drinks from around the world.

The youth aboard the station were very busy this year. In April we celebrated MCAS youth with bounce houses, games and giveaways at the Month of the Military Child Celebration.

The staff from Camp Adventure taught fun activities throughout the summer and the Boys & Girls Clubs Day for Kids rounded out the Kids Staying Busy activities. The library’s Summer Reading Program took them on fun adventures through the theme “Have Book Will Travel”. The children also had their own 3rd Annual Mini Marine Corps Ball for a night of dress up and fun.

RETAIL & SERVICES ITT took patrons to many exciting places this year, one highlight was the Pitbull concert on September 8. The Four Seasons Gift Shop specializing in Japanese crafts opened on April 22 in the MCX. Patrons were able shop at vendors from across Asia during the Spring and Fall Bazaars. With 2013 coming to an end, it is estimated that MCX patrons will save a total of $46,000 when they redeem their Santa Bucks.

SEMPER FIT Semper Fit helped us stay on track with our new year’s resolutions. An introduction to all that Semper Fit offers was presented at the Health & Fitness Expo in March. Throughout the year they offered events like the Japanese & American Goodwill Modified Triathlon, Zen for Men and the Dance Fusion Friendship Fitness Festival. Sailing was back into the event line up this year as Outdoor Recreation provided lessons!

This spring and fall kids ran Iwakuni as a part of the Kids Run the Nation Program. For 10 weeks, children received individualized instruction for running to keep in shape and have fun.

To help our Mar ines, Sailors, spouses and civilians prepare for the ball season; the MCX and Marine Corps Family Team Building hosted Semper Style, a red carpet affair packed with prizes and a fashion show. Marine Corps Family Team Building introduced a new series called Taking Care of You. Information, Referral and Relocation brought the base entities together for an Information Fair to promote on and off base activities. During the holiday season, MCAS Iwakuni remembered our troops deployed overseas by collecting care packages full of treats for Operation Comfort & Care.

HUMAN RESOURCES Getting a job just got easier with the Job Kiosk installed in January. Located in Crossroads Food Court, interested applicants can apply directly on these machines. So think about joining the MCCS family in 2014. We are glad you are here!

Organizations recognize the value of associating their brand with the military community and they reach out through the MCCS Commercial Sponsorship program. You might wonder about the logos that appear on posters and wonder how and why prizes like iPads are given at events like the Marine Corps Ball. It is because an outside organization has chosen to support an event through sponsorship. This year over $150,000 in cash and prizes were added to events to g ive them that little something extra, making your experience even more memorable. As we look back at the events of 2013, let’s also remember the organizations that helped add a little extra spark. While we may not officially endorse these organizations, we give them a heartfelt thank you for recognizing the value of the military community.

Americable Central Texas College Coca Cola West Community Bank Daiwa Roynet Hotel DyDo Drinco Exchange New Car Sales Fukuoka Soko GNC Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima Hiyama Jimuki Co. Japan Airlines Koyo Giken McDonalds Megumi Yochien Oriental Hotel Hiroshima Photo Studio Angie Little Angel Tai Family Insurance Toyo Jisyo Iwakuni Cable Network Iwakuni Country Club POLA THE BEAUTY Sanyo Insatsu Seto Inland Sea Int'l Tourism Association Shimane Prefecture Sinfonia Iwakuni Sodexo SoftBank Mobile SoftBank Telecom Tully's Coffee USO Volvo US Military Sales

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253-5416/3363

Command Roll-off December 6, 5-6 PM

LUNCH GRAND BUFFET

Happy Hour Every Friday 5-7 PM

Serving a wide variety of salad, entrees, desserts, pastas and Asian dishes.

Variety DJ Friday Nights

K-BAR

//STAFF NCO SNCO Cigar Night December 6, 5 PM -2 AM NCO Appreciation Night December 20, 5-8 PM Happy Hour Every Friday 6-8 PM Variety DJ Friday Nights

LANDING ZONE //JR. ENLISTED

Country Music Every Wednesday 8 PM - Midnight Hip Hop Music Every Friday 8 PM - 2 AM Happy Hour Every Friday 7-9 PM Variety DJ Saturday Nights

BALLROOM //ALL RANKS

Reggae Music December 18 & 28 8 PM - Midnight Soul/R&B/Funk/ Old School Hip Hop December 13 8 PM - 2 AM

253-3585 (HORNET'S NEST) 253-5368 (MARINE LOUNGE)

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, 11 AM - 1:30 PM

XTREMEWORKS SKATE PARK 253-6578

Skaters must be at least 10 years old or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

JD'S GRILLE MONDAY-THURSDAY, 6:30 AM - MIDNIGHT; FRIDAY, 6:30 AM - 2 AM; SATURDAY, 7 AM - 2 AM;

STRIKE ZONE BOWLING

SUNDAY, 7 AM - MIDNIGHT

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Tasty food and great service in a modern environment. Take the family out any night of the week or host a small group meeting while enjoying a meal.

SUNDAY-THURSDAY, 11 AM - 10 PM; FRIDAY & SATURDAY, 11 AM - MIDNIGHT

THE 11TH FRAME LOUNGE SUNDAY-THURSDAY, 5-11 PM;

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FRIDAY & SATURDAY, 3 PM - 1 AM

DECEMBER 16, 5-10 PM

Gather your friends for a chance to win big! $1900 guaranteed in payouts!

THEATER 253-5291

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Ages 12 & up: $3 ages 6-11: $1.50, ages 5 & under: FREE Purchase a 10-punch REEL CARD & SKIP THE LINE. Adults $30, Children $15.

ITALIAN NIGHT TUESDAYS, 5-9 PM $10.95 ADULTS, $5.95 KIDS AGES 5-10

Pick your favorite pasta ingredients & let us cook it for you. Salad & dessert included.

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MONGOLIAN NIGHT WEDNESDAYS, 5-9 PM

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$.75/OZ ADULTS, $5.95 KIDS AGES 5-10

Create your own Mongolian style dish for our chefs to cook.

SUNDAY BRUNCH SUNDAYS, 10 AM - 2 PM $10.95 ADULTS, $5.95 KIDS AGES 5-10

Gather your friends for a delicious spread of your favorite brunch dishes.

CATERING

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Take a load off at your next event and let Club Iwakuni cater the meal. We also offer speciality birthday cakes.

Latin Music December 7 & 11 8 PM - MIDNIGHT

MOBILE CANTEEN 253-4108

Regularly scheduled runs throughout the air station.

Let us host your next party!

Hip Hop December 4, 25 & 27 8 PM - 2 AM

BIRTHDAY PARTIES | UNIT MOVIES | AWARD CEREMONIES | SPECIAL EVENTS

Techno & Dance December 20 8 PM - 2 AM

THEATER

Country December 21 8 PM - 2 AM

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COMMUNITY ARTICLE

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EXPLORING JAPANESE GROCERY STORES: SAUCES

by The Iwakuni Foodie, Community Writer, A visit to the local grocery store's sauce aisle may have you hyperventilating from all the choices. The sauce aisle in a Japanese store is akin to the cereal aisle in American supermarkets: Plenty of options, but if you don't know where to start, it can be overwhelming.

SOY SAUCES The most important sauce in any Japanese home is soy sauce, or shoyu as we call it.

My mother has always cooked with shoyu.

When I was little there was just a small selection at the store and the most popular brand (and quite possibly the only brand carried at most major grocery stores) was Kikkoman. Fast forward a few years, and it's amazing how many different types of shoyu line the shelves. Japanese grocery stores have anywhere from a third to a half of an aisle dedicated to shoyu. There are several types of shoyu. Regular shoyu, usukuchi which has a light but slightly saltier taste, sashimi shoyu which seems a little thicker and smoother, karakuchi shoyu which is darker in color and more flavorful, and dashi shoyu which is soy sauce mixed with basic fish stock.

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YAKINIKU SAUCE Yakiniku means "cooked meat" or "grilled meat”. Many people are familiar with the yakiniku restaurants around Iwakuni where you can grill strips of meat at your table but did you know you can make yakiniku at home? There are so many different types and brands of yakiniku sauce that I can't tell you which one is the best. However, I can honestly say that I have never had a bad yakiniku sauce.

SHOGA YAKI SAUCE

One of my favorite dishes is shoga yaki.

Shoga is ginger and yaki is cooked. In this case, it is typically pork and cabbage that is sauteed with the shoga yaki sauce.

Some restaurants serve Shoga Yaki and a lot of times it is just thin strips of pork sauteed and covered in this sauce with some shredded cabbage on the side. I am a huge fan of pork and cabbage together so I usually take thin slices of pork and some cabbage, saute them together, and when it's almost done put some of this sauce on it.

Remove from heat right away so the sauce doesn't burn. Personally, I don't think this is super heavy on the ginger flavor so even if you aren't a big fan of ginger you should give this a try.

YAKITORI SAUCE

The sauces are available in different spice le vel s. Ther e a r e t h r e e ma i n types: Amakuchi which is not spicy and means "sweet taste”, chukara which is "medium spicy", and karakuchi which is "spicy taste". Keep in mind that "spicy" doesn't necessarily mean hot spicy. It could mean salty or full of spices spicy.

I prefer to mix the amakuchi with the chukara because I don't like my sauce too sweet or too spicy. Mixing the two usually balances it out for me.

There are different ways to cook with yakiniku sauce. You can marinate thin slices of meat in it and then grill, grill the meat and then just dip it in the sauce, or pour the sauce over the cooked meat. I have also taken thinly sliced beef (thickness is really up to you, but I like mine to be sliced pretty thin), sliced onions, and sliced green bell peppers, and stir fried in a little bit of oil. Right before you take the pan off of the stove, pour some yakiniku sauce on it. Stir well and remove from heat. Serve with rice.

Make sure you don't put the sauce in too soon because it can burn.

Yakitori is pieces of chicken on a stick. You all know what yaki means now. Tori means bird, or in this case, chicken. Yakitori is typically found at izakayas (Japanese restaurants that serve various dishes and drinks) and at festivals throughout Japan. However, you can also make yakitori at home using this sauce, chicken, and wooden skewers. If you plan to grill, I highly recommend soaking the sticks in water beforehand to keep them from burning.

Cut chicken into chunks big enough to put on the stick so not too big or small. Place 4 pieces of chicken on each stick, season very lightly with salt, and throw on a hot, medium-heat grill. They cook quickly so stay nearby. When they are almost done, dip them in some sauce and throw them back on the grill for approximately one minute on each side. Many Japanese sauces are shoyu-based so they are not very forgiving of high heat and will burn pretty quickly. Burnt sauce does not taste very good, so it’s very important to remember to pour in the sauce during the last minute of cooking or wait until it’s cooked through to add the sauce. Don't own a grill? No problem! Chop up a chicken breast or thigh and leeks into chunks. Saute the chicken and leeks in a pan and right before it is done, cover everything with some yakitori sauce. Cook for an additional minute and serve over rice.

Now that you have some information about the sauces available at Japanese grocery stores and cooking suggestions, I hope you’ll give them a try. Before heading out to the Japanese grocery stores, remember that they do not provide plastic bags for free. There is a fee for them so take your own shopping bag, or ask for a fukuro (bag) when checking out. I also recommend that you carry cash with you.

While most grocery stores do take credit cards now, smaller stores do not. I have heard of people having issues with their cards in the Japanese stores so it’s always a good idea to have some yen on hand in case your card doesn’t work.

Want to explore more? Don't forget about the Japanese cooking classes offered by the Cultural Adaptation program. Learn how to prepare a Japanese dish while interacting with Japanese locals. For more information on restaurants in the area and shopping on the local economy, check out my blog at www.iwakunifoodie.blogspot.com.

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BASE RESOURCES

RETAIL / SERVICES / HOSPITALITY Holiday Packing Services Due to high volume during the holiday season, allow 4 DAYS for packing services.

GET IT THERE ON TIME!

Be sure to get your packages and letters mailed before the recommended mailing dates. *From MCAS Iwakuni to United States Express Mail............................................Dec. 17 First- Class Mail/Priority mail...............Dec. 10 PAL/ SAM..................................................Dec. 3 *From United States to MCAS Iwakuni (APO/FPO 962-966) Express Mail............................................Dec. 17 First- Class Mail/Priority mail...............Dec. 10 PAL/ SAM..................................................Dec. 3 *These dates offer a guideline for timely delivery of packages during the holiday season but offer no guarantee.

MARINE CORPS EXCHANGE (MCX) 253-5641

The MCX proudly services the needs of servicemembers and their families.

FOUR SEASONS GIFT SHOP Find the perfect gift for any occasion at Four Seasons gift shop. Located on the second floor of the MCX.

COMPUCARE 253-6751

SERVICES+ 253-4723

Our services include key-making, satellite receivers for rent, FedEx shipping, trophy & plaque production, wood & metal engraving, customized stamps, business cards, dog tags, copying and outgoing faxes. We also sell shipping boxes and accept Military Star Cards. Please allow several days for packing during high volume seasons.

FUJI OPTICAL

MILITARY CLOTHING The MCX offers a full range of Marine Corps uniforms and a select number of Navy uniform items. A limited selection of items can also be found at the Northside Marine Mart. Special orders are available.

SPECIAL ORDERS We’ll ask our buyer if we can get the items you request. It usually takes at least 3 business days to confirm availability. A 30% deposit is due when we open your special order and the balance is due when you receive your special order.

MCX FURNITURE ANNEX 253-6621 NOON - 6 PM, WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY CLOSED MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS

Got an empty house? Shop at the Annex located across the street from the main Post Office for all your furniture and decoration needs.

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ENGRAVING WHEN YOU PURCHASE A PLAQUE FOR $50 OR MORE! November 30 – December 31

TEMPORARY LODGING FACILITY (TLF)

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We fill orders for contacts and glasses, plus we supply the latest in sunglasses. Located at the Northside Marine Mart Complex.

STARCH & STRIPES 253-4742

We provide laundering, dry cleaning, tailoring, alterations, mending and repairs.

For alterations there is an additional 20% charge for 72 hour pick-up. Next day pick-up is available for laundering at an additional 30% charge. Items must be dropped off by 2:30 PM and picked up the next day after 4 PM. Same day pick up is available at an additional 50% charge.

Items must be dropped off before 9:30 AM & pick-up the same day after 4 PM. This is based on availability. Please see an associate for details.

11 AM - 8 PM, CLOSED SUNDAYS & WEDNESDAYS

Located in the MCX Soundshop. Service techs can remove viruses, back-up and recover data and improve software optimization.

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HEAD TO TOE SALON 253-4708

We offer a wide range of hair, nail care, ear piercing and waxing services. (Military Priority Appts: Thursdays, 10 AM - 2 PM) Stylists and nail technicians will be available for uniformed service members during these hours. If the time slots have not been filled by 5 PM that preceding Tuesday, we will open the slots to the general public. Cancellation Policy: Please visit our website for our cancellation policy.

BEAUTY SALON PRODUCT SALE!

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We provide accommodations for all official TAD and guests with PCS orders.

Our facilities also provide accommodation to authorized travelers on a space available basis.

STORAGE UNITS 253-4385

Convenient storage for extra furniture, sporting gear and other household items that need a place to stay. Accessible 24-hours a day.

HIROSHIMA AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE 253-4377

Need a ride from the Hiroshima Airport?

A 48 hour reservation, 2 business days, will be required for airport transportation.

Payment is required to secure a seat.

WOOD HOBBY SHOP 253-5320 WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY, 11 AM - 1 PM & 4-8 PM; SATURDAYS, 8 AM - 8 PM SUNDAYS, NOON - 8 PM

SAFETY CLASS WEDNESDAYS, 5:30-6:30 PM; SATURDAYS, NOON - 1 PM

GOLF PRO SHOP 253-3495

The Golf Pro Shop has been relocated to the Strike Zone Pro Shop. Reservations for the Iwakuni Country Club will be available from 11 AM – 9 PM.

BARKING LOT (PET BOARDING) 253-3588

Boarding space at our kennel is very limited. If you are sponsoring a new member to the Iwakuni community or planning a vacation, make your pet reservations today.

BASE RESOURCES

Quarter Employee of the

AUTO TYPHOON MOTORS 253-4385

We offer a variety of services to keep your vehicle running smooth. Feel free to contact our knowledgeable and friendly staff about your automotive needs.

MAINTENANCE SERVICES Services include oil & filter change, brake & radiator work, stereo installation, diagnostic checks, tire work, troubleshooting, clutch repair, part & accessory orders and more.

MCCS AWARD CEREMONY

Is your car

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WINTERIZING SERVICE 11/7-2/28

TOWING SERVICES MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8 AM - 3:30 PM CLOSED SUNDAYS & HOLIDAYS

Towing services are only available during business hours and within a 50 km radius of MCAS Iwakuni. If you are involved in an accident, make sure you call PMO first at 253-3303 (DSN), 0827-79-3303 (from off base or cell phone).

OVERALL MCCS EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER AWARD WINNER:

S A V E

TITLE CHANGES Get your vehicle title changed for $45.

JCI LOANER VEHICLES Loaners are for JCI patrons and are limited to local usage within 50km of base. Vehicles available on a first come, first served basis.

JCI INSPECTION Have your JCI Inspection performed by our professional mechanics at Typhoon Motors.

VEHICLE PRE-PURCHASE SAFETY INSPECTION New to Iwakuni or just buying another vehicle? We’ll check it over and provide any findings along with an estimate for needed repairs.

AUTO SKILLS CENTER 253-5325

Whether you are looking to repair, restore or just clean your vehicle, the Auto Skills Center has what you need!

VEHICLE RE-SALE LOT Need to sell your vehicle? The Re-Sale Lot is located across from the Launderette, next to the Theater. Stop by the Auto Skills Center to register your vehicle.

PROJECT BAY $6/DAY

Available on a first come, first served basis.

We provide state of the art tools, engine hoist, hydraulic transmission jack and more.

24 HOUR CAR WASH Located by the north side mini mart bldg. 1354.

$25

$50 for a General Safety Check

THAT’S NOT ALL! We will check your heating system, battery, tires and fluid levels too!

Service is not equivalent to a JCI Inspection.

Service offered by appointment only.

253-4385

VEHICLE RENTAL 253-4245

Our well-maintained rental fleet consists of small pickup trucks, passenger vans and cars. Make reservations in advance. We also offer BBQ grills and propane tanks for rent.

EARLY DROP OFF PLAN Customers using the Early Drop Off Plan may return rental cars at any time prior to the date and time the vehicle is due back.

Additional fees will be applied to vehicles without a full tank of gas. There is no early drop-off for vehicles involved in accidents.

GYSGT JERRY SELF Retail and Services

DIVISION EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER PEER

Loridel Hironaga Business

Mieko Dohi Retail & Services

EOQ AWARDS Heather Payne

Marine & Family Programs

Alura Jefferies Semper Fit

DIVISION EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER

Elise Johnson Semper Fit

Mioko Kikuchi

Marine & Family Programs

Michael Browning Support

Shinya Kobayashi Business

DIRECTOR’S CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD

Jeffrey Daly Business

Shoya Seiji Business

Yuko Fukunaga Retail & Services

Yuri Okahara

Marine & Family Programs

Tasha Friedell Semper Fit

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARD:

Ayako Jones Retail & Services

EXTEND 1/2 DAY FOR 1/2 PRICE Rent a car for at least one day and extend it for half day on the return day for ½ price.

Offer not retroactive. Customers must signup for special at time of rental. Unless entire reservation is canceled there is no refund on this special.

Working Together

Better Our BEST!

for a Community, Giving

MCCS congratulates all winners. To be a part of the MCCS team, visit the MCCS HR Department on the 2nd floor of the Crossroads Mall.

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AROUND JAPAN

INFORMATION, TOURS & TRAVEL (ITT) 253-4377

We can assist you with all your travel needs. Directions, tours, brochures and suggestions can be found in our office located in Crossroads Mall. Sign-up for all trips start 2 months before event date. Sign-up is first come, first served, so sign-up early.

Prices vary per event, stop by ITT office to learn more about trip pricing and itinerary.

MCCS IWAKUNI ITT

SASEBO NAVY BASE TOUR

STRAWBERRY PICKING & WINERY TOUR

DECEMBER 7

JANUARY 25, 8 AM - 4:30 PM

CHRISTMAS ILLUMINATION AT BOHOKU PARK DECEMBER 14

KYOTO 2-DAY TRIP DECEMBER 14 -15

HISTORICAL CANAL TOWN “BIKAN” & OUTLET MALL SHOPPING IN KURASHIKI JANUARY 12

This outlet mall has a variety of shops including Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Cold Stone Creamery, Starbucks and more!

Walk from the mall and find beautiful Japanese buildings, souvenir shops and museums on the white & black wall street along the canal. An optional Japanese style boat cruise is also available at the canal.

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Hirata Fruit Farm’s fresh sweet strawberries await you at this all-youcan-eat farm. Visitors may purchase strawberries to take home. The Miyoshi Winery also serves delicious grape flavor soft ice cream.

SAPPORO SNOW FESTIVAL TRIP FEBRUARY 2-5 SIGN-UP STARTS DECEMBER 2

After checking in the hotel, enjoy your free time in Sapporo. On Day 2, we offer a halfday trip to beautiful canal city Otaru with its arts and crafts such as studio glass and music boxes. On Day 3, see the final stage of spectacular carving of giant ice & snow sculptures. February 5th is the grandopening day of the Sapporo Snow Festival.

We will visit the “Tsu Dome” festival site before going back to the airport. You can also enjoy Hokkaido’s specialty local foods.

NAGASAKI LANTERN FESTIVAL FEBRUARY 8 & 9

Survival Japanese Class

Entry level Japanese class to help you communicate with the locals

January 7-10

11:40 AM - 1 PM Bldg. 411, Rm. 123

Limited seats. Sign-up begins December 6.

Ages 13 and older. § 253-6165

CULTURAL ADAPTATION

SIGN-UP STARTS DECEMBER 9

This annual festival celebrates the Chinese New Year. The Chinese dragon dance, lion dance, acrobat show and more will be performed at the festival site. Enjoy delicious Chinese food in China town! Also, we will visit Nagasaki Peace Park before checking into the hotel.

SHIGAKOGEN SKI TOUR FEBRUARY 14-18 SIGN-UP STARTS DECEMBER 16

NAGANO

Nagano was the site of the 1998 Winter Olympic Games. Enjoy skiing or snowboarding! We also have an optional tour to famous Jigoku Valley Monkey Park, where you have a chance to see monkeys soaking in an outside natural hot spring spa!

SHIGAKOGEN SKI TOUR

FUKUOKA SHOPPING TRIP

JANUARY 17-21

FEBRUARY 22, 7 AM - 7 PM

Enjoy skiing or snowboarding at Nagano!

Nagano is a world famous ski resort where the Winter Olympic Games were held in 1998. On Day 3, we also have an optional tour to famous Jigoku Valley Monkey Park, where you will have a chance to see monkeys soaking in an outside natural hot spring spa.

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SIGN-UP STARTS DECEMBER 23

Shop at the world famous IKEA furniture store. There are a lot of stores nearby such as Starbucks, Sport Authority, Uniqlo, Mr. Max, and Japanese antique shops.

P R E V I E W M A G A Z I N E | F I N D U S O N F A C E B O O K : M C C S I WA K U N I

JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY BRUSH PAINTING & CALLIGRAPHY BRUSH MUSEUM January 17, 9 AM - 4 PM

Make a postcard with a Japanese calligraphy brush with local nationals and visit the Fudenosato Kobo (Japanese Calligraphy Brush Museum) to learn all about Japanese Calligraphy. There is a ¥1,000 fee due at registration. Sign-up begins December 17 at the IR&R office in Bldg. 411, Rm. 101. § 253-6165/6161

AROUND JAPAN

CULTURAL ADAPTATION 253-6161

Let us help you transition smoothly into Japanese culture.

MCCS IWAKUNI IRR

GUIDED TOURS We offer local cultural tours/events and customs as well as classes ranging from beginning Japanese to local cuisine cooking classes. Preregistration for Cultural Adaptation classes and tours are required in person at Bldg. 411, Rm 101. Minimum of 5 people required for tours. Free childcare reimbursement for the initial cultural tour.

JAPANESE COOKING CLASS DECEMBER 6, 9:30 AM - 2 PM, IWAKUNI

CULTURAL TOUR TO MAZDA MUSEUM AND AEON SHOPPING MALL

FEE: ¥500 (TO COVER COST OF INGREDIENTS)

DECEMBER 12, 8:30 AM - 4 PM, HIROSHIMA

DUE AT SIGN-UP LIMITED TO 16 PARTICIPANTS

FREE, LIMITED TO 18 PARTICIPANTS AGES 5 & UP,

AGE 13 & UP, TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED

CHILDCARE AND TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED

Please join us in our next Japanese Cooking Class. Learn how to prepare a Japanese dish while interacting with Japanese cooking instructor. Bring a beverage, camera, apron, towel, extra yen and ID.

Have a look inside the Mazda factory in Hiroshima! Carp baseball and SanFrecce soccer teams’ souvenirs available at the factory store. Then visit one of Hiroshima's biggest malls for holiday shopping!

MAZDA MUSEUM

GET OUT AND EXPLORE JAPAN More things to see and do while living in Japan. The below are not guided tours, but stop by Information Referral & Relocation and we can give you enough information so you can have your own adventure.

KINTAIKYO BRIDGE MASTER CRAFT

TENCHO-SAI

ALL YEAR ON WEEKDAYS, 9 AM - 4:30 PM,

DECEMBER 23, START TIME 9 AM, ITSUKUSHIMA

SEKIDO WAREHOUSE IN IWAKUNI CITY

SHRINE ON MIYAJIMA ISLAND

Witness the master build a one fifth scale replica of a Kintai bridge arch. If you would like to assist the master, you can reserve about a 60 minute session. At least 10 people in your group is needed.

After the ceremony, Shinto sacred music & dance will be performed at the shrine.

There is an admission fee.

LOCAL SKI RESORT OPENING DAYS OSA SKI - DECEMBER 7 MEGAHIRA SKI - DECEMBER 14 GEIHOKU KOKUSAI SKI – DECEMBER 14 ASAHI TENGUSUTON SKI – DECEMBER 21

FLOWER & LIGHT PAGEANT WEEKENDS THROUGH DECEMBER 23, 9 AM - 9

HIROSHIMA DREAMINATION

CHINKA-SAI DECEMBER 31 - JANUARY 1, 2014; START TIME 6 PM, MIYAJIMA ISLAND

During this annual ceremony for preventing fire, people with torches will parade along the coast of Miyajima. Please note that the area will be very crowded with worshippers. Local trains and ferries will run extra transportation services.

PM (LAST ADMISSION 8:30 PM)

SHUNAN WINTER TREE FESTIVAL

HIROSHIMA BOTANICAL GARDEN

THROUGH JANUARY 10, 5:30-10 PM

Held on Saturdays, Sundays and December 23. There will be Christmas tree and foliage illumination, candles and a Christmas concert.

NEAR JR TOKUYAMA TRAIN STATION

SPACE WORLD “THAT’S COUNTDOWN”

HIROSHIMA DREAMINATION

DECEMBER 31 - JANUARY 1, 10 AM - 2 AM,

THROUGH JANUARY 3, 5:30-10:30 PM, HEIWA

SPACE WORLD, KOKURA CITY

DORI STREET, DOWNTOWN HIROSHIMA

BIHOKU WINTER ILLUMINATION

Ride roller coasters and celebrate the New Year’s countdown to welcome 2014.

Over 1,400,000 lights illuminate individual objects along the street.

THROUGH JANUARY 5, CLOSED ON DECEMBER

MOJIKO RETRO ILLUMINATION & COUNTDOWN

WINTER FIREWORKS IN SHUNAN CITY

THROUGH FEBRUARY 23, 6:30-10 PM

SHUNAN CITY

MOJI PORT IN KITAKYUSHU, FUKUOKA

There will be a fireworks festival, food vendors and a Christmas concert. In case of bad weather this may be cancelled.

Enjoy the bay area which will be illuminated. On December 31, there may be a countdown event.

The area surrounding Tokuyama Station will be illuminated with thousands of Christmas lights.

DECEMBER 14, 4-8 PM, KANOKAMI AREA IN

31 AND JANUARY 31, 6-9 PM (LAST ADMISSION 8 PM), BIHOKU KYURYU KOEN IN SHOBARA CITY, HIROSHIMA PREFECTURE

The area of Bihoku Park will be lit up with a Christmas theme and there is a small snack vendor. Fees for admission and parking.

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BARRACKS BAKING Living in the barracks isn’t exactly ideal for the chef connoisseur, but you’d be surprised what things you can bring to the holiday table while stationed here in Iwakuni. We found some tasty recipes that would fool some of the savviest of cooks - all with limited supplies, appliances and, best of all, budget.

Grab your apron and fake-bake your way to showing that Mom isn’t the only one who can offer homemade holiday chow.

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MICROWAVE HOMEMADE POTATO CHIPS

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PREPARATION: Pour vegetable oil into a plastic bag (tip: reuse the produce bag from buying your potato). Add the paper thin potato slices and shake to coat. Coat a large plate lightly with oil and arrange the potato slices in a single layer. Cook in the microwave 3-5 minutes, or until lightly browned (must be brown, or they will not be crispy). Toss chips with salt or whichever seasonings you prefer. Repeat!

INGREDIENTS: 4 quarts popped popcorn 1 cup brown sugar ½ cup butter ¼ cup light corn syrup ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon baking soda

PEANUT BRITTLE

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PREPARATION: Place the popped popcorn into a large brown paper bag and set aside. In a 2 quart casserole dish, or other heat-proof glass dish, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, salt and vanilla. Heat in microwave for 3 minutes, then take out and stir until well blended. Return dish to microwave for 1 ½ minutes. Remove, and stir in baking soda. Pour syrup over the popcorn in the brown bag and shake to coat the popcorn.

Place the bag in the microwave and cook for one minute ten seconds. Remove, shake, flip the bag over and then cook for another 1 minute 10 seconds. Dump onto waxed paper, and let cool until the coating is set. Store in an airtight container and share with your friends! www.allrecipes.com/recipe/microwave-caramel-popcorn

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup white sugar ½ cup light corn syrup 1 cup salted peanuts 1 teaspoon butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking soda

PREPARATION: Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 2 quart glass bowl and microwave on high 4 minutes. Stir in peanuts and microwave on high 3 ½ minutes more. Stir in butter and vanilla and microwave for 1 ½ minutes. Mix in baking soda until light and foamy. Pour onto buttered cookie sheet and spread thin. Cool and break into pieces to share with friends.

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PREPARATION: With wet hands, gently mix 1 pound of lean ground beef, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1 egg, 1/4 cup milk, and 2 tablespoons each of onion soup mix, ketchup and soy sauce in a bowl. Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl and pat into a round loaf.

Brush with a bit more ketchup and cover with waxed paper; then cook for 15 minutes, turning halfway through. Test with a meat thermometer; it should register 160°. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. You can tweak this recipe to incorporate whatever seasonings you'd like, such as Worcestershire sauce, minced onion and/or garlic, dried mustard, dried thyme or paprika.

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INGREDIENTS: 1 pound of lean ground beef 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1 egg, 1/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons onion soup mix ketchup soy sauce

SMP IWAKUNI

BASE ACTIVITIES

SINGLE MARINE PROGRAM UPCOMING EVENTS

8 BALL POOL TOURNAMENT

MARINE LOUNGE

DECEMBER 10, 6:30-9 PM, HORNET'S NEST

Compete in our 8 Ball Pool Tournament!

Registration starts at 6:30 PM and the tournament begins at 7 PM. Prizes will be awarded to first and second place winners.

253-5368 // 2ND FLOOR CROSSROADS SUN-THUR: 10 AM-MIDNIGHT FRI, SAT & HOL: 10 AM - 2 AM POOL TOURNAMENTS SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS & HOLIDAYS, 2-6 PM

Saturdays are Nine-Ball Tournaments and Sundays are Eight-Ball Tournaments. Prizes are awarded to 1st and 2nd place.

CHESS TOURNAMENT DECEMBER 14, 3 PM

Trophies and t-shirts will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place.

MIYAJIMA RESTAURANT TRIP

SMP HORNET’S NEST // NORTHSIDE BLDG 1347 // OPEN 24/7 §253-3585 MARINE LOUNGE // 2ND FLOOR CROSSROADS // SUN-THUR: 10 AM-MIDNIGHT, FRI, SAT & HOLIDAYS: 10 AM - 2 AM §253-5368

SMP is open to single & unaccompanied servicemembers only.

PING-PONG TOURNAMENT DECEMBER 21, 3 PM

Best two out of three matches for 11 points.

Trophies and t-shirts awarded to 1st and 2nd places. Snacks and drinks provided. Call for details.

HORNET’S NEST

253-3585 // NORTHSIDE BLDG. 1347 OPEN 24/7

DECEMBER 4, 10-11 AM

Sign up for our Restaurant Trip and enjoy a great meal at a local Japanese Restaurant.

There is a $5 transportation fee and bring enough yen for the meal.

GINGER BREAD HOUSE BUILDING CONTEST DECEMBER 17, 7 PM, HORNET'S NEST

Get into the holiday spirit by entering our Ginger Bread House Building Contest!

Participants will create a gingerbread house out of graham crackers, candies and icing. All supplies are provided. Prizes will be awarded to first and second place contestants!

HOLIDAY MOVIE MARATHON DECEMBER 20, 8 PM, HORNET'S NEST

SMP

HOLIDAY MOVIE MARATHON December 20, 8 PM - Midnight

SMP COMMITTEE MEETING

DECEMBER 11, 5-9 PM, HORNET'S NEST

Watch great holiday movies and enjoy popcorn, fresh baked cookies and hot chocolate!

HORNET’S NEST // NORTHSIDE BLDG 1347 // OPEN 24/7 §253-3585 MARINE LOUNGE // 2ND FLOOR CROSSROADS // SUN-THUR: 10 AM-MIDNIGHT, FRI, SAT & HOLIDAYS: 10 AM - 2 AM §253-5368

SMP is open to single & unaccompanied servicemembers only.

This is for all representatives and other SMP supporters. Quality of life issues for single and unaccompanied military members will be addressed.

SMP IWAKUNI

Watch great holiday movies and enjoy eating free hot chocolate and fresh-baked cookies!

ORPHANAGE VISITS DECEMBER 21 & 23, 9 AM - 6 PM

We are looking for 20 Volunteers to visit a Japanese orphanage. Transportation will be provided. All volunteers will receive an LOA. Sign up at either the Marine Lounge or the Hornet’s Nest. Call 253-5368 for details.

HOLIDAY PARTY DECEMBER 24, 4 PM HORNET’S NEST AND MARINE LOUNGE

Join SMP for great appetizers and fun competitions. Free stockings filled with goodies will be given out! For more information, call 253-3585 or 253-5368.

EVENT OF THE MONTH

HOLIDAY APPETIZERS

December 24, 4-8 PM Hornet’s Nest & Marine Lounge Enjoy great appetizers and fun competitions and free stockings filled with goodies!

SMP

SMP IWAKUNI

MIZUHO SKI RESORT December 14

There is a $20 transportation fee. Lift tickets cost ¥5500 for a one-day pass or ¥4500 for a morning pass (8 AM – Noon) or afternoon pass (11 AM – 4:30 PM).

GEIHOKU SKI RESORT December 28

There is a $20 transportation fee. Lift tickets cost ¥4500 for a 9 hour ticket or ¥3500 for a 4 hour ticket.

The Single Marine Program (SMP) is open to single & unaccompanied service members only. SMP event sign-ups start 30 days prior to regular trips and 60 days for overnight trips. Deadline is one week prior unless otherwise noted. Transportation and hotel fees are due upon sign-up.

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REGIONAL ATTRACTIONS

12 01 02 DECEMBER

CONCERTS

JANUARY

CONCERTS

FEBRUARY

CONCERTS

12/4

Bon Jovi // Tokyo

1/6-7

Austin Mahone // Tokyo

2/5-6

Fall Out Boy // Tokyo

12/8

Christmas Sound from Ireland // Tokyo

1/14

Autumn Defense // Tokyo

2/8

The Lumineers // Tokyo

1/14

Blur // Tokyo

12/10

The Stylistics // Sapporo

1/22

Savages // Tokyo

2/9 2/17

Scream Out Fest MMXIV // Tokyo Finch // Tokyo

1/29

Jamie Cullum // Tokyo

1/30

Los Lonely Boys // Tokyo

12/11-13 Elvis Costello with The Imposters

// Roppongi 12/23

Christmas Sound from Hawaii // Tokyo

SPORTING/OTHER EVENTS

SPORTING/OTHER EVENTS

2/18,20,21,28

Eric Clapton // Yokohama 2/25

Foals // Tokyo

SPORTING/OTHER EVENTS

12/2-3

Chichibu Night Festival // Saitama

1/12-26

Sumo Tournament // Tokyo

2/5-11

Sapporo Snow Festival // Hokkaido

12/8

Mazda Fan Festa // Okayama

1/25

Wakakusa Yamayaki // Tokyo

2/6-11

Asahikawa Winter Festival // Hokkaido

12/15-23

The Nutcracker // Tokyo (various venues)

2/7-16

Otaru Snow Light Path Festival // Otaru

2/14-16

Tokamachi Snow Festival // Niigata

2/15-16

Yokote Kamakura Festival // Akita

*UPDATED EVENTS. Dates and times subject to change. For additional information visit Information, Tours and Travel (ITT) in the Travel Center at Crossroads at 253-4377.

AIRFARE

SPECIALS 2014

JANUARY - MARCH HIROSHIMA AIRPORT DEPARTURE DATE/ MAXIMUM STAY

BEGINNING FARE WITH TAX

SEOUL (KOREA)

JANUARY 5 - FEBRUARY 6 / UP TO 7 DAYS

¥42,800

TAIPEI

JANUARY 5-8, FEBRUARY 2-5 / UP TO 5 DAYS

¥57,500

HONG KONG

JANUARY 10 - MARCH 31 / UP TO 3 MONTHS

¥37,000

BANGKOK

JANUARY 10 - MARCH 31 / UP TO 3 MONTHS

¥49,500

We sell discount tickets on all airlines to all destinations and

HONOLULU

JANUARY 3 - 28 / UP TO 14 DAYS

¥84,500

also make reservations for rental cars, hotels, tours overseas,

Over 25 Years Serving The Foreign Community In Japan

*Airfare and tax may vary depending on availability, destination, routing, etc.

etc. If you are planning to travel overseas or domestically

IWAKUNI AIRPORT

before purchasing tickets on-line or elsewhere! We can then

by plane, please make a quick phone call to our office

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE/ MAXIMUM STAY

BEGINNING FARE WITH TAX

confirm if you have a good rate or we can offer an even

LOS ANGELES

FEBRUARY 17 - MARCH 31 / UP TO 1 MONTH

¥119,800

cheaper rate. You are then guaranteed obtaining the lowest fare.

SAN DIEGO

FEBRUARY 17 - MARCH 31 / UP TO 1 MONTH

¥119,800

Our professional reservation staff will try their best to offer you a schedule that suits your criteria at great budget prices. When

CHICAGO

FEBRUARY 17 - MARCH 31 / UP TO 1 MONTH

¥121,800

ATLANTA

FEBRUARY 17 - MARCH 31 / UP TO 1 MONTH

¥121,800

NEW YORK CITY

FEBRUARY 17 - MARCH 31 / UP TO 1 MONTH

¥124,800

*Airfare and tax may vary depending on availability, destination, routing, etc.

基地内外どなたでもご利用できます。 お気軽にお問い合わせ下さい。

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ACADEMY TRAVEL INC.

DESTINATION

P R E V I E W M A G A Z I N E | F I N D U S O N F A C E B O O K : M C C S I WA K U N I

you are next considering a trip, feel free to contact us for a quote.

0827-29-0405 FAX 0827-29-0406 DSN 253-3764/3841 info@academytravel.jp Monday - Friday: 9:30 AM - 6 PM • Saturday: 9:30 AM - 3 PM Closed Sundays & Japanese Holidays Price may vary depending on seat availability, departure/return date.

For more details, please feel free to contact us.

February 2, 2014

For team registration and details check out

9 AM - 5 PM

http://wica.jp/en.html

Osorakan Snow Park

Registration starts December 1, 2013

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Free one round trial ride with organizer’s bike.

Spectators are always welcome. Admission is free.

Marina Hop Shopping Mall

090-4107-3535 (Mr. Yoneda with limited English) www.ias.tv/motocross.html

0829-34-4620 Japanese Only 7 Laps for ¥2,100

(U.S. Currency Accepted)

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(Reservation recommended for a party or karaoke room for 10 people+.

Bring your own Birthday Cakes.)

FOR THE KIDS: Token-Free Video Games, Slides, Picture Books, Ball Pit & the Multi-level Playground “KidsLand” FOR THE ADULTS: Karaoke Rooms, Pool, Darts & Massage Chairs ... PLUS more Exercise & Fitness Equipment

MCAS Iwakuni

Special Package: Open Every Day Except Thursday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

0820-26-0555 / www1.ocn.ne.jp/~yanaisl

Hiroshima Airport Shuttle Service

easy OPTION Take the

Call 253-4377 for details or visit the Travel Center in the Crossroads Mall.

Unlimited All You Can Play Time

2

(Business Hours)

Ages 3 & Younger: FREE Ages 4-6: ¥500 Ages 7-17: ¥800 Adult: ¥1,000

15 min. from Route 2 split

Avoid Lengthy Procedures:

Tell the front desk you’re from MCAS Iwakuni and skip the registration process.

2 Miyajima

Amusement Center Hours: Open Everyday, 10-2 AM

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As the two most popular and daring activities to participate in through the winter, skiing and snowboarding fill the weekends of many snow enthusiasts. While we live a bit far from Hokkaido or “the Alps of Japan” in Nagano, we are still able to access some great resorts nearby. Many resorts nearby like Mizuho, Geihoku and Saioto are great places to learn how to ski or snowboard and they also provide some challenge for the more experienced fanatics.

Once at the resort the lift tickets can range in price (depending on your schedule for the day) from ¥1,500 to ¥4,000. Mizuho and Saioto have a trick park for the more advanced skiers and boarders.

Gear Issue can provide most of the equipment you need in order to test your skills on the slopes.

Skis, snowboards, pant/jacket sets and boots are available to check out for free. Trips with Outdoor Recreation also provide instruction for either skiing or snowboarding.

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Snowshoeing

If snowshoeing is of interest to you, it is easy to go almost anywhere with snowshoes and explore the outdoors. Snowshoes are great way to trek across the snow without sinking in. Mominoki Park with nearby onsens is a great area for snowshoeing. Take snowshoes on hiking trails like Three Peaks or Seven Falls (any trail with road access in the winter) and experience a true adventure. Snowshoes can also be checked out at Gear Issue and can be used with any type of snow boot.

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Sledding is one easy way to get out with the family and have a great time in the snow. Anyone can travel nearby and create their own sledding hill, most resorts have little sledding hills and Mominoki can offer a large sledding hill for all ages. Mominoki is more sledding oriented and it is offered free-of-charge.

Sleds can be checked out from Gear Issue.

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Cross-Country Skiing

Cross-country is a great way to explore the outdoors and get a good workout. The best comparison would be running through snow.

Cross-country skiing can be done anywhere providing a scenic landscape through the woods.

Gear Issue is unable to provide the gear needed but for a small fee Mominoki has all the gear you need in order to try this activity.

Mominoki Price List EQUIPMENT

COST

CROSS COUNTRY SET (SKIS, BOOTS, POLES)

¥3,000

SKIS

¥1,500

BOOTS

¥1,500

POLES

¥500

Ice Skating One of my favorite past times as a kid was ice skating on our local pond. While there aren’t many frozen ponds nearby there are a few locations for indoor ice skating. Both Hiroshima and Kudamatsu have ice skating rinks with rental skates that everyone can enjoy. Hiroshima’s rink is transformed from an Olympic size swimming pool to two ice rinks for the winter. Check open skate times before traveling up there. Kudamatsu skating rink is also a part of a larger recreation facility that offers, among other sports activities, an onsen to relax in after a day on the rink.

ODR Cold Weather Services

For you cold weather junkies, get your skis and snowboards tuned and waxed before you head up to the slopes.

EDGE TUNE $10 WAX $10

ODR FREE rentals for 1-3 days on a first come, first served basis.

Adult Ski Mini Fun Ski Children's Ski Ski Boot (Adult)

Ski Boot (Child) Snowboard Snowboard Boot Snowboard Helmet

Plastic Snow Sled Children Snow Outerwear Adult Snow Outerwear

If you have questions about any activities or nearby winter attractions please call or stop by Outdoor Recreation at IronWorks Gym or ITT at Crossroads. Enjoy some time in the snow! .

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IRONWORKS GYM

HEALTH AND FITNESS RESOURCES 253-6578

We offer a wide range of sporting adventures, competitions and events. For additional information on activities please call the IronWorks Gym.

HEALTH PROMOTIONS 253-6359

MCCS IWAKUNI HEALTH PROMOTIONS

FREE BODY FAT ASSESSMENTS WALK-INS THE LAST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH, EXCEPT FEDERAL HOLIDAYS 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM. BY APPOINTMENT: CALL 253-5051/5126

YOUTH SPORTS 253-3239

MCCS IWAKUNI YOUTH SPORTS

YOUTH SPORTS BASKETBALL, START SMART BASKETBALL & CHEERLEADING REGISTRATION BEGINS

Learn strategies for having a healthy holiday season. Various base programs and services will be present to offer resources and information. There will also be free blood-glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure screenings available.

JINGLE BELL JOG

Now is the time to take control of your weight on your terms with a personalized and flexible plan that fits your lifestyle and your goals! Meet with a Registered Dietitian (RD) to help you reach and maintain your weight loss goals using reliable information, not gimmicks or scams. Contact Health Promotions make an appointment.

CHECK-IN AT 10 AM, RUN STARTS AT 11 AM

BUY THIS NOT THAT

ATHLETICS

AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

NON-SOFA: THRU DECEMBER 15

Let Health Promotions take you on a guided tour of the Commissary to show you some of the healthier options available.

EACH ADDITIONAL CHILD

DECEMBER 10, 11 AM - 1 PM, CROSSROADS

NUTRITION & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT COUNSELING

SOFA: DECEMBER 2 - JANUARY 6 FEES: $40 FOR THE 1ST CHILD AND $35 FOR

TUESDAY TUNE UP

Basketball & cheerleading are open to children 5-15 years of age. Participants must be 5 before the season starts. Start Smart Basketball is open to children 3-4 years of age. Participants must be 3 before the season starts. Registration forms will be accepted at the IronWorks Gym front desk. The fee will increase to $45 per child after the cut-off date.

Call 253-3239 for more details.

DECEMBER 20, 10 AM - 1 PM

Party funds will be given for best dressed and most motivated units. Gift certificates for individual costume winners! See back page for more details.

INTRAMURAL SPORTS MCCS IWAKUNI INTRAMURAL SPORTS

MCCS IWAKUNI SEMPERFIT

GOODWILL HEAT THE STREETS DUATHLON DECEMBER 1, 9 AM - 2 PM (CHECK-IN 7-8:30AM), IronWorks GYM REGISTRATION: SOFA $30 / JMSDF, MCL & IHA ¥3,000 / TEAM(SOFA ONLY) $42

The race consists of: 8K Run, 36K Bike and 8K Run. Call 253-5654 or email ombiwaathletics@usmc-mccs.org for details.

2014 OPEN BENCH PRESS COMPETITION

YOUTH SPORTS FLAG FOOTBALL, START SMART FLAG FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING CLOSING CEREMONY

HIGH INTENSITY TACTICAL TRAINING (HITT) ORIENTATION

DECEMBER 21, 10 AM, IronWorks GYM

IronWorks GYM, HITT CENTER

Call 253-5654 or email ombiwaathletics@ usmc-mccs.org for details.

For Ceremonies, players are asked to wear their selected team uniforms.

Participants will review the rules and procedures for using the HITT center.

OUTDOOR RECREATION

AQUATICS

HITT WORKOUTS

253-4966

MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS,

Call for additional information regarding MCAS pools and swimming activities.

11:30 AM - 1 PM, ACTIVE DUTY ONLY

MCCS IWAKUNI AQUATICS

REGISTRATION FOR PRIVATE SWIMMING LESSONS: JANUARY SESSION JANUARY 4, 8 AM - NOON

Registration will be in the Aquatics Office located in the IronWorks Gym. The swimming lessons run January 6-30; classes are Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. The session consists of eight (8) 30 minute lessons. For ages 3 and up; the cost is $40 per student ($15 for active duty military).

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DECEMBER 17, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM,

HITT is a comprehensive strength and conditioning program combining injury prevention, strength, power, speed, endurance, and flexibility to facilitate optimal performance of the warfighter while decreasing the chance of injuries.

MONTHLY PULL-UP CONTEST FOR ACTIVE DUTY FEMALES ONLY LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH 11:30 AM - NOON; HITT CENTER

Participants have to properly complete 8 pullups or chin-ups to earn a T-shirt (instructors will only count pull-ups that are properly done according to Marine Corps Standards).

P R E V I E W M A G A Z I N E | F I N D U S O N F A C E B O O K : M C C S I WA K U N I

REGISTRATION CUT-OFF DATE IS JANUARY 1

253-3842

Experience the great outdoors. We offer hiking ventures, surfing trips, biking, rafting, many other outdoor activities and free gear rental.

MCCS IWAKUNI OUTDOOR RECREATION

MEGAHIRA SKI/SNOWBOARD TRIP DECEMBER 21, 7 AM – 6 PM

TRANSPORTATION: $20 AGES 13 & UP, $15 AGES 12 & UNDER Megahira is the closest resort to Iwakuni.

There are cafes, restaurants and an Onsen along the slopes to provide a great ski town atmosphere. Lift tickets will be purchased at the ski area upon arrival.

Pricing depends on the hours wanted to ski/snowboard. Equipment is available at Gear Issue the week before the trip.

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ski & snowboard megahira TRIP: December 21 Geihoku TRIP: January 11, February & March 1 Saioto: January 25 & February 22 Sign up starts 30 days prior to event. Outdoor Recreation in the IronWorks Gym. Bus departs at 7 AM and returns around 6 PM.

Regular price: $20 โ ข 11 and under: $15 (Lift Ticket not included.) ยง253-3822

UNIT 2014 INTRAMURAL SPORTS

BASKETBALL SEASON

JANUARY 27 - MARCH 7 IronWorks GYM SPORTS COURTS Sign-up begins DEC 27 Prospective participants are servicemembers, dependents 16 years and older and the JMSDF. Servicemembers must form teams according to unit. There is a minimum of 5 players on the court and a maximum or 12 players on a team. ยง253-3067/6578

OR EMAIL OMBIWAINTRAMURALSPORTS@USMC-MCCS.ORG

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IRONWORKS GYM

PAID PROGRAMS & SERVICES 253-6359

Classes are available to all SOFA status personnel, JMSDF, IHA & MLC.

BALLET: INTRO & CREATIVE MOVEMENT

ADULT HIP-HOP DANCE

MONDAYS OR WEDNESDAYS,

$7/class

10:30-11:15 AM, TUESDAYS, 4:15-5 PM

DECEMBER GROUP FITNESS SCHEDULE

AM WORKOUT // LUNCH WORKOUT // PM WORKOUT

MONDAY POWERPUMP 5:30-6:30 AM CYCLING (SWEAT ROOM) 8-9 AM BODY SCULPTING 8-9 AM

Ages 3-5, $7/class

BALLET: BEGINNER WEDNESDAYS, 4-4:45 PM,

MARTIAL ARTS: YOUTH JUDO

Ages 5-10, $7/class

WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS, 4:45-6 PM

BALLET: GRADE ONE

Ages 6-15, $3.50/class or $28/ month

ZUMBA CORE COND'N TURBO KICK

CONTEMPORARY DANCE

8-9 AM Noon - 12:45 PM 3-4 PM

JUMP!

5-5:30 PM

ZUMBA VINYASA YOGA

5:30-6:30 PM 6:45-7:45 PM

[Ages 8-12)

*NEW: High intensity interval style workout with plyometrics

WEDNESDAY CYCLING (SWEAT ROOM) ZUMBA ZUMBA VINYASA YOGA TABATA MADNESS

5:30-6:30 AM 5:30-6:30 AM 8-9 AM Noon - 12:45 PM 5-5:30 PM

*NEW: High intensity timed exercises

ZUMBA 5:30-6:30 PM CYCLING (SWEAT ROOM) 5:30-6:30 PM

THURSDAY POWERPUMP ZUMBA CYCLING (SWEAT ROOM) PILATES CORE ASHTANGA YOGA

8-9 AM 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Noon - 12:45 PM 5-5:30 PM 5:30-6:30 PM

FRIDAY KICKBOXING ASHTANGA YOGA STEP IT UP! ZUMBA 4 KIDS

5:30-6:30 AM 8-9 AM Noon - 12:45 PM 3-4 PM

CORE COND'N ZUMBA

5-5:30 PM 5:30-6:30 PM

[Ages 8-12)

SATURDAY STEP IT UP! YOGA ZUMBA

8-9 AM 9:15-10:15 AM 3-4 PM

For a daily schedule visit mccsiwakuni.com or call 253-5051 for details. Unit PT's by appointments only. Classes are open to all patrons unless otherwise noted All scheduled fitness classes need a minimum of 3 participants.

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Instructor referral only $8/class

WEDNESDAYS, 3-4 PM

Ages 10 - 15, $8/class

TURBO KICK LET'S HAVE A BALL ZUMBA 4 KIDS JR

AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

THURSDAYS 4:15-5 PM

MONDAYS, 3:45-4:45 PM

TUESDAY

HIP HOP PRIVATE LESSONS (YOUTH & ADULT) $40 per person per class

MONDAYS, 3-3:45 PM

*NEW: Strength training routines using a variety of equipment

Noon - 12:45 PM 5-5:30 PM 5:30-6:30 PM

MONDAYS, 7-8 PM

ADULT BALLET

MARTIAL ARTS: ADULT JUDO WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS, 6-7 PM

Ages 15 & older, $3.50/class or $28/month

PERSONAL TRAINING SERVICES

Ages 16 & older, $8/class

$30 per one hour session, $15 per microfit assessment

BALLET: PRIVATE LESSONS

SPA SERVICES

$60/student for a 60-min session or $80/student for a four session package

Call for additional information and to set your appointment.

Appointments available daily, 8 AM - 5 PM. Let one of our massage therapists help you relax.

THURSDAYS, 7-8 PM

min 10 T U N E -U P! EXCERCISE:

Stationary Lunge Starting Position: Stand with your feet close together and your hands on your hips.

ACTION: Keepi ng you r head up, your spines in a neutral position, and your hands in your hips, take a step for wa rd, bend i ng you r front knee to a 90-degree angle and dropping your front tight until is parallel to the ground. You back knee drops straight down behind you, so that you are balancing on the toe of your foot to create a 90-degree angle in your knee joint and a straight line from your spine thought your bottom knee.

Return to the starting position on your front foot and elevating with your back leg until standing.

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JANUARY 20

TOURNAMENT STARTS AT 10 AM SIGN-UP BEGINS DEC 20

PROSPECTIVE PARTICIPANTS ARE SERVICEMEMBERS, DEPENDENTS AGES 16 YEARS AND OLDER AND THE JMSDF. THERE IS A MINIMUM OF 5 PLAYERS ON THE COURT WITH A MAXIMUM OF 12 PLAYERS ON A TEAM.

CHALLENGE JANUARY 10, 10 AM - 1 PM

IronWorks GYM

SPORTS COURTS SIGN-UP STARTS DEC 22

Prospective participants are servicemembers in unit specific teams.

Minimum of 3 players to play with a maximum of 8 players on courts at a time. §253-3067/6578

or Email: ombiwaintramuralsports@usmc-mccs.org

§253-3067/6578 OR EMAIL OMBIWAINTRAMURALSPORTS@USMC-MCCS.ORG

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WELLNESS SERVICES

PERSONAL RESOURCES The following Wellness Services are here to aid in your personal growth. From financial tips to family and veteran’s assistance, there is an MCCS department waiting to help out. For more information, please call the primary department phone number.

VETERANS ASSISTANCE (VA)

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

253-6284/6439

Call to schedule a group class or unit education for Anger Management, Stress Management, Child Abuse/Neglect, Domestic Violence/Abuse, Parenting, Child Discipline or Couples and Relationship classes.

Not sure what benefits you qualify for or where to begin? Your VA representative is available to answer your questions, explain your benefits or help with the filing process.

Call to set up an appointment and learn about all the benefits the VA has available.

MILITARYONESOURCE.COM A 24/7 resource for military members, spouses and families. This service is private and confidential.

PERSONAL FINANCIALMANAGEMENT PROGRAM (PFMP)

SEE PAGE 36 FOR PARENTING CLASSES COUNSELING SUPPORT

TODAY’S ACTIONS = TOMORROW’S REALITIES

253-4526

WEDNESDAYS, 3-4 PM

Eligible personnel may attend up to 8 sessions with a family counselor to receive guidance on relationship issues, family conflicts, stress, parenting, divorce, separation, grief and other life changes.

Being a Teenager is tough. There are parents, rules, school, peers, relationships and stress. We will discuss and discover ways to handle anger so that we can live successful, healthy, happy lives without violence and fear. Learn ways to stay motivated and establish good relationships. Call 253-4526 to sign up.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE & PREVENTION

253-6439, BLDG 411, RM. 201

253-5260

Free individual counseling services to retrieve and understand your credit report.

Call today to set up an appointment. Unit and work section briefs are available upon request.

MCCS IWAKUNI PFMP

Our mission is to provide substance abuse counseling to all military members and eligible personnel. Contact unit SACO or SACC if you need help with substance misuse.

MANAGING MONEY & CREDIT CLASS

VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM

DECEMBER 17, 9-10:30 AM

253-4526

Learn the basic skills and techniques for managing your money and how to create a budget. Gain awareness of credit cards and loans. Call for details or to sign up.

Victim Advocates assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault by advocating for their safety. Contact the Victim Advocate 24/7 at 090-99781033. Servicemembers may also report a sexual assault through the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator at 080-5865-3566.

SAVINGS & INVESTMENT BASICS DECEMBER 18, 1-2:30 PM

This class will cover the risk and rewards of investing, types of savings accounts, CDs, stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Call for details or to sign up.

FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM (FAP) 253-4526

FAP focuses on helping families as individuals empower themselves to make positive changes in their lives. After hours, for emergencies please contact the Victim Advocate at 090-9978-1033.

EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM (EFMP)

ANGER MANAGEMENT

253-5601

Improve your relationship with yourself and others by learning effective strategies and techniques to manage your temper and anger. In this class we will discuss when anger becomes a problem, the costs of anger, how to effectively deal with stress, how to identify anger and stress triggers, and eight core Anger Management skills. Call 253-4526 to sign up.

EFMP is a mandatory enrollment program for military sponsors who have dependent family members with special medical or educational needs, including a spouse, child or a dependent adult. EFMP works with families that have a family member with special needs to address their unique needs throughout the assignment process and after families have settled into their new installation. Services offered include information and referral, non-medical case management, training and other forms of support, such as providing opportunities for families to connect with each other around a common need or concern.

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TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 9:30-11 AM

STRESS MANAGEMENT: COPING WITH WORK AND FAMILY STRESS

MILITARY & FAMILY LIFE CONSULTANTS (MFLC) 090-6654-2351, 090-6005-8412 OR 080-4186-0194

Military & Family Life Consultants are licensed clinical counselors who provide short-term, situational, problem-solving counseling services to servicemembers, family members and staff members.

Consultation and training are free, anonymous and confidential.

INFORMATION, REFERRAL & RELOCATION (IR&R) 253-6161/3311

IR&R can assist you in adapting to life in Japan and also in preparing for a PCS. Contact IR&R if you are interested in the Lending Locker, coupons or area resource locator. MCCS IWAKUNI IRR

WELCOME ABOARD INDOCTRINATION (WAI) DECEMBER 2, 9, 16,23 & 30, CLUB IWAKUNI

You will learn about your responsibilities as a member of the military community and about the Japanese culture and customs. You will have the opportunity to meet representatives from different entities from aboard the Air Station and learn about the services available.

SPONSORSHIP TRAINING DECEMBER 5, 10-11 AM

Get the tools and resources you need to be a successful sponsor for personnel relocating to MCAS Iwakuni.

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 1:30-3 PM

PCS WITH SUCCESS

Do you want to reduce work and family stressors? Join us for weekly sessions to learn active problem solving and stress management.

DECEMBER 12 & 26, 9-11:30 AM (UNACCOMPANIED)

P R E V I E W M A G A Z I N E | F I N D U S O N F A C E B O O K : M C C S I WA K U N I

DECEMBER 19, 9-11:30 AM (ACCOMPANIED)

Call 253-6161/3311 for details or to sign up.

WELLNESS SERVICES

EDUCATION SERVICES

CAREER RESOURCES

253-3855, BLDG 411, RM. 127

253-6508/6439

The Education Office provides information about traditional and non-traditional off-duty education programs.

Career Resources provides transition services and employment assistance programs to all active duty military personnel, military retirees, SOFA personnel and their family members.

COLLEGE 101 & TA WORKSHOP FRIDAYS, 9-10:30 AM

This is a required brief for first time Tuition Assistance users. It is an introduction to enrolling in college and to the resources available including tuition assistance.

TEST OF ADULT BASIC EDUCATION FRIDAYS, 10:30-11:30 AM

The TABE evaluates college readiness for Marines with G.T. scores less than 100.

DLPT / DLAB TESTING DLPT: DECEMBER 4 & 18, 8 AM

by Orson Scott Card

DECEMBER 2-6, 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM

The Transition Readiness Seminar provides training for transitioning servicemembers and their families regarding benefits and services to prepare for life after the military.

Different pathways allow participants to focus on their goals, whether it’s immediate employment, education, technical training or starting a business. Contact your career planner to register.

DLAB: DECEMBER 11, 8 AM

FEDERAL JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES

DLPT/DLAB The DLPT is given to military members who have a need to test in a language other than English. The DLAB measures a servicemember's aptitude to learn a foreign language.

DECEMBER 10, 1-4 PM

COLLEGE BASICS FOR SAILORS

Ender’s Game

TRANSITION READINESS SEMINAR

Learn where to find job announcements, identify key words and skills to highlight and create an effective application that will improve your chances for making it through the screening process. Call to sign up.

Did you know the library will give any active duty servicemember a chance to win a $10 MCX gift card for reading a book from the commandants reading list?

Check out books from the Commandant’s Reading List and other amazing stories at the Library. Bldg 411, 3rd Floor.

LIBRARY More than books, the Station Library has DVDs, CDs, magazines and more.

Call 253-3078 for more information.

SEE PAGE 36 FOR CHILDREN’S EVENTS! MCCS IWAKUNI LIBRARY

DECEMBER 13, 1-2:30 PM

INTERVIEWING SKILLS

This class is an introduction to enrolling in college and the resources available including Tuition Assistance.

DECEMBER 13, 1-4 PM

FREEGAL

Present yourself as the best candidate for the position you’re seeking. Learn how to answer difficult questions and get guidelines on what to do before, during and after the interview. Call to sign up.

Freegal music is free and legal and allows you to download 3 songs each week as MP3s to your computer, phone or music device.

BUILD A BETTER RÉSUMÉ WORKSHOP

Download the current issues of your favorite magazines for free and read them on your computer, eReader, tablet or phone. Zinio magazines are identical to the print editions and each issue remains in your personal account for the life of the Library subscription.

SAT TESTING DECEMBER 17, 8 AM

The SAT is designed to assess your academic readiness for college. These exams provide a path to opportunities, financial support and scholarships, in a way that's fair to all students. The SAT keeps pace with what colleges are looking for today, measuring the skills required for success in the 21st century.

SAT is also required for some military programs. Check with your career planner to see if you need this test.

COLLEGE BASICS FOR SPOUSES DECEMBER 20, 1-2:30 PM

This class is an introduction to college that explains the necessary steps to getting a college degree and the funding opportunities available to military spouses.

DECEMBER 17, 1-4 PM

Never written a résumé before? Want to improve the one you have? This handson workshop will guide you through the process to create an effective résumé tailored to the job you want. Call to sign up.

ZINIO

NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY (NMCRS)

IWAKUNI WRITERS ROUNDTABLE

253-5311

Join the Iwakuni Writers Roundtable the first Monday of every month and build worlds one word at a time.

In partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, NMCRS provides financial, educational and other assistance to members of the Naval Services of the United States, eligible family members and survivors when in need.

NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY IWAKUNI

Fed Fact:

THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 23.2 MILLION MILITARY VETERANS IN THE UNITED STATES

DECEMBER 2, 6-8 PM

WINTER CRAFTING SERIES DECEMBER 5, 12 & 19, 6-8 PM

Like to get crafty? Bring your scrapbooking, card-making or other crafting materials to the Library and share ideas in a fun, social environment. Don't have your own supplies? The Library will provide the basics! Don't worry about a baby-sitter!

We’ll have separate crafting activities planned for kids ages 2 and up, so bring them along. Call for details.

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WELLNESS SERVICES

MARINE CORPS FAMILY TEAM BUILDING Our mission is to support Marines, Sailors and their families by providing relevant and standardized family readiness training; thereby, sustaining a constant state of personal and family readiness for a lifetime and ultimately enhancing unit mission readiness. MCFTB presents the following family readiness training opportunities. Free child care reimbursement is available for most classes. Sign-up is required 48 hours in advance for all classes.

For details call MCFTB, in Yujo Hall, at 253-3754.

MCCS IWAKUNI MCFTB

JAPANESE SPOUSES' CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH CLASS

JAPANESE SPOUSES’ TOPIC OF THE MONTH

DECEMBER 4 & 18, 10 AM - NOON

DECEMBER 12, 10 AM - NOON, YUJO HALL

MCFTB is offering Conversational English classes to Japanese spouses who speak English as a second language.

This workshop is designed to teach conversational English with the use of fun games. It is a great opportunity to meet other spouses and make new friends.

MCFTB が日本人配偶者の為に、英会話ゲームを通し

This class is offered on the second Thursday of each month, the program is designed to teach a range of topics to Japanese spouses. The topic of this month is 5 Love Languages. This workshop will help participants understand the 5 ways people speak and process emotional love.

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毎月第２木曜日 このクラスは、日本人奥様に軍生活

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において必要な情報を、テーマを変えながら行っていま

THE 8 HABITS OF A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE

TOPIC: 5 LOVE LANGUAGES

日本人配偶者の今月のトピック：５つの愛情表現

す。今月のトピックは、５つの愛情表現です。このワーク ショップは、異なる５つの愛情表現を学び、夫婦関係を より良くしていくものです。このシンプルで実践的な方

DECEMBER 6, 9 AM- 4 PM, YUJO HALL

法で、夫婦関係のコミュニケーションを高めていきまし

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 4

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Dedicate time to your marriage and attend this workshop especially designed for you!

By learning the 8 habits framework you will be able to define your vision as a family unit, build a common sense of purpose, values, and goals, learn a process to accomplish family goals and discover how to achieve better communication as a spouse. Seating is limited to the first 10 couples.

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L.I.N.K.S. FOR SPOUSES DECEMBER 10, 9 AM - 3:30 PM

A fun & interactive crash course in Marine Corps history, lifestyle and culture. Learn about all the benefits and services offered to military families and meet other new and seasoned spouses stationed at MCAS Iwakuni. Child care reimbursement available.

L.I.N.K.S. FOR MARINES DECEMBER 11, 8 AM - 4 PM

A great opportunity for Marines E5 and below to learn about their potential career paths, educational opportunities, finances, VA benefits and other services they can receive while aboard MCAS Iwakuni. Call to sign-up.

COMMAND TEAM ADVISOR/FAMILY READINESS ASSISTANT TRAINING DECEMBER 12, 5:30-8:30 PM, YUJO HALL

This volunteer training is designed for those appointed as Family Readiness Assistants or Command Team Advisors by the Commanding Officer of their unit. This covers all aspects of the unit, personal, and family readiness program to include roles and responsibilities, expectations, official communication, local resources, and so much more! If interested in becoming an assistant or advisor please contact your FRO for more information about attending this class.

L.I.N.K.S. FOR KIDS

HOLIDAY GRACES DECEMBER 14, 6-9:30 PM, CLUB IWAKUNI TALBOT’S DINING ROOM TICKETS $35 PER PERSON, ON SALE AT THE CLUB IWAKUNI SNCO CASH CAGE

Taste test different holiday foods from various cultures and learn how food is used to celebrate these traditions. You will also have the opportunity to create a free holiday snow globe! Deadline to purchase tickets is December 6. Call for details.

DECEMBER 14, 1-4 PM, YUJO HALL

TAKING CARE OF YOU

The military lifestyle can be both challenging and adventurous for young children.

L.I.N.K.S. for Kids offers parents a great opportunity to have their young ones explore these challenges thru an afternoon filled with fun activities, games and interactive discussion. Open to ages 5-12 and limited to the first 25 sign-ups. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to this event. Call for details.

TOPIC: HOLIDAY STRESS DECEMBER 17, 10 AM - NOON, YUJO HALL

Dealing with separation in the military presents a unique set of challenges. Join us to learn how to combat stress and reduce the anxiety of the holiday season! Being in a foreign country and away from our loved ones can be hard, so let’s come together with our military family and talk about our traditions and holiday celebrations.

COOKIE EXCHANGE NOVEMBER 18, NOON - 2 PM

Come show off your baking skills, learn about all the programs MCFTB offers and meet other spouses from the air station.

Just 2 Rules: 1. Bake 3 dozen cookies to share and swap with others, and 2. Bring a recipe card along with your cookies. Prizes will be given out to the most creative, the best tasting, the most festive, the most original and the best all-around cookies!

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BOOK IT! READING FOR MEANING WITH YOUR CHILD

by Teena Livengood, Literacy Support Specialist, M.C. Perry Elementary

izza Hut established the BOOK IT! National Reading Incentive Program to motivate children to read more and help them develop a lifelong love of reading.

BOOK IT! is a six-month program for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. It is The longest-running corporatesupported reading incentive program in the country was originally launched by Pizza Hut in 1985. Today, the program reaches more than 680,000 classrooms and 14 million children annually. Teachers set monthly reading goals and present students with a reading award certificate when goals are met. Students take the certificates to a Pizza Hut restaurant, where they are congratulated by a team member and given a free, onetopping Personal Pan Pizza. No purchase is necessary and the pizza can be taken to go.

M.C. Perry Elementary is beginning its second year participating in the Pizza Hut Book It Program. The school is the first school in the Pacific to participate. Ms. Lisa Lemos, kindergarten teacher, is credited with initiating the program at the school.

She had the immediate support of the MCCS Pizza Hut manager, Mr. David Buyes. The enthusiastic support given to the school by Pizza Hut has been tremendous. Many of the employees congratulate the students and ask them questions about books they have read.

Perry Elementary students have teachers and parents engaged in their learning and progress, but it is an added bonus when a person not involved in their daily educational needs gets excited about their success.

The Book It program is aligned to the school reading goal, all students will understand what they read to gain information. Take a moment to visit the Book It website. The Parent page, http://www.bookitprogram. com/parents/default.asp., has resources and fun projects.

The Book It site has a plethora of resources. Many of the links will direct you to Reading Rockets, a site with a wealth of research based articles. One article from the site that supports the school goal and Pizza Hut’s commitment to promoting reading is:

Reading for Meaning with Your Child Reading with comprehension means understanding what’s been read. It takes practice, time and patience to develop reading comprehension skills. Families can play an important role in helping a child learn to read for understanding.

First, make sure your child is reading books appropriate for their reading level. If a book is too hard, all your child’s energy will be put into decoding and reading word for word, with less energy available to figure out what the book means. Books that your child can read with 98-100% accuracy are good choices for comprehension building.

Reading comprehension skills can be developed using a before-during-after approach. Below are a few suggestions that will help build comprehension skills.

BEFORE

Your goal is to help your child build an understanding of and purpose for what they’re about to read. Look at the book’s cover. Ask, “What do you think this book might be about? Why? Can you make some predictions?” Guide your child through the pages, discuss the pictures, and brainstorm what might happen in the story. Talk about any personal experiences your child may have that relate to the story.

DURING

Your goal is to help your child be an active reader. Read together and talk about what’s happening as they’re reading.

Stop and discuss any interesting or tricky vocabulary words. Talk about any surprising or sad passages and help them visualize parts of the story. Ask your child, “Do you understand what’s happening here? What do you think will happen next?” If your child seems unsure, stop, go back and reread if necessary. Discuss any confusing parts.

AFTER

Your goal is to help your child reflect on what they’ve read. Summarize and share your favorite part of the book. Have your child rate the book on a scale from 1 to 10 and say why. Have your child reread their favorite part or act it out.

Take the extra time before and during reading to read with your child this way.

You’ll soon find yourself reading with a child who is motivated to comprehend and learn from everything they read.

M.C. Perry Elementary would like to thank the parents of our students and Pizza Hut for their support of the program and the children in our community.

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TEENS & TWEENZ Teenagers: get involved with a fun activity today! For more information regarding each event, please contact the department for additional information.

BGC IWAKUNI

YOUTH & TEEN CENTER (YTC)

SAMURAI KEYSTONE SOCIAL

FINE ARTS EXHIBIT PROGRAM

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FRIDAYS, 5-6:45 PM

DECEMBER 18, 10 AM - 2 PM, CROSSROADS MALL

Our award winning YTC provides continuous fun for our youth and teens.

Interested teens ages 13-18, come out and join the Keystone committee to have your ideas heard and help make our Teen Program better than ever!

Come see how talented our youth ages 6-18 are as you browse the Boys and Girls Club Local Fine Arts Exhibit in four age divisions and ten categories. Artwork will be judged by local officials and the winner will be forwarded for judging at the regional level.

YOUTH & TEEN OF THE MONTH AWARDS Recognize the achievements of our youth and assist with finding the MCAS Youth & Teen of the Year by nominating an Iwakuni youth today! Nominations are due by the first Monday of each month.

CONGRESSIONAL AWARD The Congressional Award is the United States Congress’ award for young Americans. It is non-partisan, voluntary and non-competitive.

The program is open to anyone ages 14 to 23. Earning the Award is a fun and interesting way to get more involved in something you already enjoy or something you would like to try for the first time. Members move at their own pace-on their own or with friends. Young people are honored for achieving their own challenging goals. Call 253-5549 or visit www. congressionalaward.org/index.php for details.

U-TURN MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS: AGES 13-18

Take advantage of Teen Center tutors, college application assistance and scholarship preparation.

TRIPLE PLAY ACTIVITIES MONDAY - THURSDAY, 4-7 PM

Our programs engage participants in interactive activities which reinforce important skills such as reading, writing, speaking, listening, using computers and problem solving.

TRIPLE PLAY HEALTHY HABITS WEDNESDAYS, 4-4:45 PM

Healthy Habits is designed to teach youth the benefits of eating right and being physically active.

TORCH CLUB MEETING DECEMBER 4, 4-4:30 PM

This club is geared to youth ages 10-12 working on activities in four core areas: service to club and community, education, health and fitness, and social recreation.

Youth will plan and initiate ideas for trips, events and activities.

PASSPORT TO MANHOOD

YTC HIROSHIMA SHOPPING TRIP

MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PARTY

DECEMBER 7, 9 AM - 5 PM

DECEMBER 20, 3-4:30 PM

SIGN-UP ENDS DECEMBER 5

Celebrate your birthday with cake and ice cream as we honor our members born in September. Youth ages 10-18 (age 18 must be enrolled in high school).

Explore the historic city of Hiroshima and purchase unique gifts for your friends and family. Open to youth 10-18 years old. Bring additional yen.

PARENT INFORMATION BOARD MEETING

Young men ages 10-15 address such issues as decision-making, wellness, cooperation and conflict. There will be food and plenty of fun and good friends.

YTC NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY DECEMBER 30

DECEMBER 11, 11:30 AM - 1 PM

AGES 10-12, 4:30-7 PM, AGES 13-18, 7:30-10 PM

Parents it is that time again. Let’s get together to engulf you in the knowledge and understanding of what we do at the Youth & Teen Center. We will discuss upcoming activities and programs. We will have staff members on hand to answer pertinent questions about the Youth & Teen Center and about our structured “5 Core Belief” Program. It is essential that a parent of each Youth & Teen Center member, as well as any concerned citizen attend this informational meeting.

A New Year’s Eve Party exclusively for youth and teens at the Youth & Teen Center. There will be refreshments, prizes and a costume contest.

SMART GIRLS MEETING

KUDAMATSU ICE SKATING TRIP

AGES 10-12: DECEMBER 11, 4-4:30 PM

JANUARY 3, 9 AM - 5 PM

Smart Girls is a small-group health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement program designed to meet the developmental needs of girls ages 10-18.

Let’s have fun ice skating in Kudamatsu!

The entry fee is ¥900; shoe rental is ¥400.

Please bring your own lunch; food and snacks are limited to vending machines.

Open to all youth ages 10-18.

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CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION DECEMBER 24, 11 AM - 2 PM

Come enjoy an early Christmas with us at the Youth & Teen Center. Games, music, pre-Christmas appetizers and lots of fun to keep you in the holiday mood. Open to all youth 10 thru 18 yrs old still in high school.

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The following services are for daytime child care.

Contact the facility for information on prices.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CDC) 253-5584

The CDC offers full day care for children six weeks to five years of age (not enrolled in kindergarten). The CDC complies with DoD standards and National Accreditation criteria for quality educational programs. A variety of planned group and individual activities tailored to children’s developmental needs are offered. Hourly care is offered on a space available basis.

SCHOOL AGE CARE CENTER (SAC) 253-4769/3115

SAC provides before and after school childcare for school age children. They also provide day camps during winter and spring breaks.

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POWER HOUR AGES 5-7: 4-5 PM, AGES 8-12: 3-4 PM, MONDAY - FRIDAY

“Making Minutes Count” helps ages 5-12 be more successful in school by providing tutoring while encouraging them to become self-directed learners.

No US Govt, USMC or MCCS endorsement of commercial sponsors is implied.

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REGISTRATION SOFA: Dec 2 - Jan 6 NON-SOFA: Nov 25 - Dec 15 Opening Ceremony February 1

Open to ages 3-15

TRIPLE PLAY HEALTHY HABITS WEDNESDAYS, 4-4:45 PM

Healthy Habits is designed to teach youth the benefits of eating right and being physically active. Youth will adopt healthier habits through fun and engaging activities.

Lessons include information on Kids’ Food Pyramid, drinks, cooking and your body.

Health Promotion’s Ballet Program

THE NUTCRACKER DECEMBER 11, 6 PM · T H E AT E R

DECEMBER HOLIDAY CLOSURES DECEMBER 25 & 26

The School Age Care Center is CLOSED December 25&26 for the Christmas holiday.

MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PARTY DECEMBER 20, 4-5 PM

Celebrate your birthday with cake and ice cream as we honor members born this month.

FREE

HOLIDAY DAY CAMP DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 3, 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Please call our Resource and Referral Office at 253-4141 for hourly care or registration information. Many activities are scheduled during these no-school days.

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KIDS CLASSES PARENT RESOURCES The following classes are intended for young children with parental involvement.

The following resources are available for those seeking assistance in parenting services and materials.

LIBRARY 253-3078

MCCS IWAKUNI LIBRARY

FAMCAM LOFT Family members may video chat with their deployed loved ones free of charge.

UNITED THROUGH READING Servicemembers can record a DVD of themselves reading to send, along with a book, to their family members at home.

BABY INTO BOOKS MONDAYS (EXCEPT HOLIDAYS), 10-10:30 AM

DAILY BABY WALK WEEKDAYS, 8-9 AM EXCEPT FOR THURSDAYS, 10-11 AM

Mommies and Daddies with their little ones ages 5 and under are welcome to meet behind the IronWorks Gym for a brisk walk on the seawall. Registration required, call 253-5043 for details.

Story time for ages 3 and under. Reading to children early and often gives them the opportunity to develop a love for books, language and eventually, reading.

EARLY LITERACY STORY TIME TUESDAYS, 1-2 PM

Have fun with stories, crafts and activities that help your 3-5 year old build early literacy skills.

PLAYMORNING

DANGEROUS BOYS CLUB

TUESDAYS, 10:30-11:30 AM

DECEMBER 4 & 18, 2:45 - 4:15 PM

An interactive play group for children ages 3-5. This group consists of play time, singing, and craft activities. We meet at the Building 656 playground. Registration required. Call 253-5043 for details.

Boys in grades 3-6, join us the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month after school to explore “The Dangerous Book for Boys” by Conn and Hal Iggulden. Adventure awaits!

TODDLERS AND TUNES WEDNESDAYS, 10:30-11:30 AM CHAPEL NURSERY

A fun interactive play group that includes music and movement for both parent and child (birth-2 years). Learn more about ages and stages, how to have fun with your child, games, songs and other helpful topics. Call 253-4526 to sign up.

FREE PLAY Free play is a time for children and parents to come into the NPSP office and just play.

Call 253-5043 to sign-up.

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With the holidays fast approaching, we hope you will join us for a Grinch celebration! We will read Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas and enjoy refreshments and crafts. Fun for children of all ages ... don't forget your pajamas or other Seuss-themed outfit!

SCHOOL LIAISON 253-3691

AGES 5 & UNDER: DAILY, 2-3 PM

6-8 PM @

SPECIAL “GRINCH” PAJAMA STORY TIME

LIBRARY

MCAS IWAKUNI SCHOOL LIAISON

The Marine Corps School Liaison provides critical information and resources for military school-aged children, families and schools to ensure positive and effective educational experiences.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 253-4526

POSITIVE PARENTING: RAISING RESILIENT CHILDREN DECEMBER 11, 8:30-10:30 AM, BLDG 411 FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN AGES 5-12

Discover ways to help our children be resilient and successful through the difficulties of transitioning and life change. We will discuss emotional resilience in children, building blocks for success; expressing emotions, traps for parents; dealing with problems; dealing with stress, negative feelings, and positive coping skills. Call 253-4526 for details or to sign-up.

POSITIVE PARENTING: RAISING RESPONSIBLE TEENS DECEMBER 11, 8:30-10:30 AM

We will discuss six steps for raising responsible teenagers. We will discuss school, family, and community connections.

Encourage positive decision making for our teens and find the formula for success. Call 253-4526 for details or to sign-up.

NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM (NPSP) 253-5043 MCCS IWAKUNI NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM

NPSP offers a wide range of support services to military families with children from birth through five years of age.

Services include prenatal and postpartum support, parenting classes, play mornings and home visitations.

NPSP ORIENTATION DECEMBER 2, NOON - 1 PM

Come out and see what the program has to offer. During the orientation you will have a chance to ask questions, sign up for classes and much more! Class location will vary. Call 253-5043 for details and to register.

WOMEN, INFANTS & CHILDREN (WIC) 253-4928

BRING your scrapbooking, card-making or other crafting supplies and SHARE IDEAS in a fun, social environment.

DON’T HAVE YOUR OWN SUPPLIES? The Library will provide the basics! We will have separate crafting activities planned for kids ages 2 and up, so bring them along.

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A nutrition education program providing supplemental food to help promote good health for pregnant, breast feeding & postpartum women, infants & children up to age 5. Eligibility is based on family size and household income.

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Specialization: SNORING and SLEEP APNEA

ENGLISH SPEAKING DOCTORS Moderate English (Mon-Sat) Fluent English (call for availability) RECEPTIONIST AVAILABLE Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri: 9 AM - 1 PM & 2:30-8 PM Thur & Sat: 9 AM - 1 PM & 2:30-5 PM Closed Sundays & Japanese holidays

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4 Corner Route 188

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY (English available) 0827-21-0118: Mon, Tue, Fri: 2:30-6 PM Sat: 9 AM - NOON 090-2069-1607: Mon-Sat: 9:30 AM - NOON

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Open-house every day except weekends and Japanese holidays.

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Call: 0827-31-5141 E-mail: info@ark-plan.com

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GREAT RATES, GREAT QUALITY AND GREAT CONVERSATIONS!

HOW TO USE YOUR MILITARY ACCESS CARD From Blue Phone: Simply lift the receiver and follow the voice guidance.

From a courtesy phone or base extension: Dial the access number for your base listed on back of card, and follow the voice guidance.

From a cellphone or off-base landline: Dial 0066-222-872 and follow the voice guidance.

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モンゴリアンBBQ

クリスマスビュッフェ

午後8時～午前零時

レゲーナイト

午後5時～午後9時

モンゴリアンBBQ

午前11時～午後2時

グランドビュッフェ

場所：友情ホール 午前10時～正午 253-3542

日本人配偶者：英会話

午後8時～午前零時 253-3727

ラテンナイト

午後5時～午後9時

モンゴリアンBBQ

午前11時～午後2時

11

場所：友情ホール 午前10時～ 正午 253-3542

日本人配偶者：英会話

午後8時～午前零時 253-3727

ヒッホップナイト

水

10 グランドビュッフェ

午後5時～午後9時 ニューイヤーズ・イブ バッシュ 午後8時～午後2時

イタリアンナイト

12月のデイリースペシャル

天皇誕生日

253-4377

イケアショッピング 23 イタリアンナイト サインアップが始まります。

サインアップが始まります。 253-4377

志賀高原スキーツアー

午後5時～午後10時

ビンゴナイト

サインアップが始まります。 253-4377

札幌雪祭り

1

サインアップが始まります。 253-4377

月

火

26

19

12

5

$7.25

フライドティラピア

$8.25

13

6

27

20 午後8時～午前２時

$6.95

水曜日

ルーベンカズン

午後8時～午前２時

レゲーナイト

253-3727

$6.95

5-5:30 PM

JUMP!

5:30-6:30 AM 5:30-6:30 AM 8-9 AM Noon - 12:45 PM 5-5:30 PM

5:30-6:30 PM 6:45-7:45 PM

$6.95

ターキーマンハッタン

$6.95

8-9 AM 9:15-10:15 AM 3-4 PM

5-5:30 PM 5:30-6:30 PM

5:30-6:30 AM 8-9 AM Noon - 12:45 PM 3-4 PM (Birgitta)

8-9 AM 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Noon - 12:45 PM 5-5:30 PM 5:30-6:30 PM

$7.95

フライドスキャロップサンド

$7.25

金曜日

ホリデーハムパニーニ

For a daily schedule visit mccsiwakuni.com or call 253-5051 for details. Unit PT's by appointments only. Classes are open to all patrons unless otherwise noted All scheduled fitness classes need a minimum of 3 participants.

STEP IT UP! YOGA ZUMBA

SATURDAY

CORE COND'N ZUMBA

[Ages 8-12)

KICKBOXING ASHTANGA YOGA STEP IT UP! ZUMBA 4 KIDS

FRIDAY

POWERPUMP ZUMBA CYCLING (SWEAT ROOM) PILATES CORE ASHTANGA YOGA

THURSDAY

ZUMBA 5:30-6:30 PM CYCLING (SWEAT ROOM) 5:30-6:30 PM

*NEW: High intensity timed exercises

CYCLING (SWEAT ROOM) ZUMBA ZUMBA VINYASA YOGA TABATA MADNESS

WEDNESDAY

ZUMBA VINYASA YOGA

*NEW: High intensity interval style workout with plyometrics

[Ages 8-12)

8-9 AM Noon - 12:45 PM 3-4 PM

Noon - 12:45 PM 5-5:30 PM 5:30-6:30 PM

TURBO KICK LET'S HAVE A BALL ZUMBA 4 KIDS JR

TUESDAY

ZUMBA CORE COND'N TURBO KICK

*NEW: Strength training routines using a variety of equipment

POWERPUMP 5:30-6:30 AM CYCLING (SWEAT ROOM) 8-9 AM BODY SCULPTING 8-9 AM

MONDAY

木曜日

28

21

14

7

AM WORKOUT // LUNCH WORKOUT // PM WORKOUT

グループフィットネス スケジュール

スモークドポリッシュソーセージホーギー

めがひらスキー

カントリーナイト

253-4377

京都の旅

午後8時～午前2時 253-3727

土 ラテンナイト

スウィート＆サワーポーク

午後8時～午前2時 253-3727

ヒッホップナイト

ランディングゾーン 午後7時～午後9時 K-Bar SNCO午後6時～午後8時

ハッピーアワー

午前1０時～

ジングルベルジョグ

午後8時～午前2時

テクノナイト

ランディングゾーン 午後7時～午後9時 SNCO午後6時～午後8時

ハッピーアワー

午後8時～午前2時 253-3727

ソウル、R&B,ファンク、 オールドスクール ヒッホ ップナイト

ランディングゾーン 午後7時～午後9時 SNCO午後6時～午後8時

ハッピーアワー

ランディングゾーン 午後7時～午後9時 SNCO午後6時～午後8時

ハッピーアワー

午後午後8時～午前2時 253-372

金

レゲーナイト

ダブルディプBBQバーガー

火曜日

午前11時～午後2時

グランドビュッフェ

午前11時～午後2時

グランドビュッフェ

場所：友情ホール 午前10時～正午 253-3542

今月のトピックス： ５つの愛情表現

午前11時～午後2時

グランドビュッフェ

木

日本語2013年12月

ホームページMCCSIWAKUNI.COMからイベント情報を確認できます。

SUNDAY 1

MONDAY

MCCS IWAKUNI Visit MCCSIWAKUNI.com for a full calendar of events.

HEAT THE STREETS DUATHLON

8

7 AM, 253-5654 *Sunday Brunch 10 AM, Club Iwakuni 253-5416 *SMP Pool Tournament Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays 2 PM, Marine Lounge

WEDNESDAY

• • • •

5

HOLIDAY GRACES 6 PM, 253-3754

7

*Wood Safety Class Saturdays, Noon, 253-5320 *SMP Pool Tournament Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays 2 PM, Marine Lounge

28

ODR Trip: Megahira Ski Resort 7 AM, 253-3842 SMP Orphanage Visits 9 AM, 253-5368 YS Flag Football, Cheerleading and Start Smart Closing Ceremony 10 AM, 253-3239/5777

21

ITT Trip: Kyoto Feb 14-15, 253-4377 SMP Mizuho Snowboard Trip 6 AM, 253-3585 L.I.N.K.S. for Kids 1 PM, 253-3754 SMP Chess Tournament 3 PM, 253-5368

14

ITT Trip: Sasebo Navy Base 7 AM, 253-4377 YTC Hiroshima Shopping Trip 9 AM, 253-6454 *Wood Safety Class Saturdays Noon, 253-5320

SATURDAY

• Health & Fitness • SMP • Kids & Parents * Recurring event

20

13

6 *College 101 for Marines Fridays, 9 AM, 253-3855 *Test of Adult Basic Education Fridays, 10:30 AM, 253-3855 8 Habits of a Successful Marriage 9 AM, 253-3754 Cultural Trip: Japanese Cooking 9:30 AM, 253-6165 Samurai Keystone Social Fridays, 5 PM, 253-6454

*HITT workouts Mon, Weds & Fri, 11:30 AM College Basics for Sailors 1 PM, 253-3855 Interviewing Skills 1 PM, 253-5762/6439

JINGLE BELL JOG

27

10 AM, 253-6359 College Basics for Spouses 1 PM, 253-3855 YTC Monthly Birthday Party 3PM, 253-6454 SAC Monthly Birthday Party 4 PM, 253-4769/3115 SMP Holiday Movie Marathon 8 PM, 253-3585

*College 101 for Marines Fridays, 9 AM 253-3855 *Test of Adult Basic Education Fridays, 10:30 AM, 253-3855 *Samurai Keystone Social Fridays, 5 PM, 253-6454

AM WORKOUT // LUNCH WORKOUT // PM WORKOUT

GROUP FITNESS SCHEDULE

MONDAY

POWERPUMP 5:30-6:30 AM CYCLING (SWEAT ROOM) 8-9 AM BODY SCULPTING 8-9 AM

5-5:30 PM

8-9 AM Noon - 12:45 PM 3-4 PM

Noon - 12:45 PM 5-5:30 PM 5:30-6:30 PM

*NEW: Strength training routines using a variety of equipment

ZUMBA CORE COND'N TURBO KICK

TUESDAY

TURBO KICK LET'S HAVE A BALL ZUMBA 4 KIDS JR

[Ages 8-12)

JUMP!

5:30-6:30 AM 5:30-6:30 AM 8-9 AM Noon - 12:45 PM 5-5:30 PM

5:30-6:30 PM 6:45-7:45 PM

*NEW: High intensity interval style workout with plyometrics

ZUMBA VINYASA YOGA

WEDNESDAY

CYCLING (SWEAT ROOM) ZUMBA ZUMBA VINYASA YOGA TABATA MADNESS

*NEW: High intensity timed exercises

5:30-6:30 AM 8-9 AM Noon - 12:45 PM 3-4 PM

8-9 AM 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Noon - 12:45 PM 5-5:30 PM 5:30-6:30 PM

ZUMBA 5:30-6:30 PM CYCLING (SWEAT ROOM) 5:30-6:30 PM

THURSDAY

POWERPUMP ZUMBA CYCLING (SWEAT ROOM) PILATES CORE ASHTANGA YOGA

FRIDAY

KICKBOXING ASHTANGA YOGA STEP IT UP! ZUMBA 4 KIDS

5-5:30 PM 5:30-6:30 PM

FRIDAY

26

FRIDAY

Dining & Entertainment Base Activities Around Japan Wellness Services

THURSDAY

DECEMBER TUESDAY

25

NOON, MCFTB, 253-3754 Basics of Saving & Investing 1 PM, 253-6250/6439 Dangerous Boys Club 2:45 PM, Library 253-3078

CHRISTMAS DAY

HOLIDAY BUFFET 10 AM, Club Iwakuni, 253-3363

[Ages 8-12)

CORE COND'N ZUMBA

8-9 AM 9:15-10:15 AM 3-4 PM

THURSDAY

*Daily Baby Walk Thursdays, 9:15 AM, 253-5043 PCS w/Success (unaccompanied) 9 AM, 253-6161 *Anger Management Tues & Thurs, 9:30 AM, 253-3855 *Grand Buffet Weds & Thurs, 11 AM, Club Iwakuni *Stress Management Tues & Thurs 1:30 PM, 253-3855

DLPT Testing 8 AM, 253-3855 LAST day to order: Japanese Spouses English Class Holiday Meals to Go-Christmas 10 AM, 253-3542 Club Iwakuni, 253-5416 COOKIE EXCHANGE ITT: Tokyo Fun Trip December 19-24, 253-4377 PCS w/Success (accompanied) 9 AM, 253-6161 *Grand Buffet Weds & Thurs, 11 AM, Club Iwakuni

*Daily Baby Walk Thursdays, 9:15 AM, 253-5043 Sponsorship Training 10 AM, 253-6161 *Grand Buffet Weds & Thurs, 11 AM, Club Iwakuni Library: Winter Crafting Series 6 PM, 253-6161

12 Cultural Trip: Mazda Museum & Aeon Mall 8:30 AM, 253-6165 PCS w/Success (unaccompanied) 9 AM, 253-6161 Japanese Spouses Topic of the Month: 5 Love Languages 10 AM, 253-3754 Command Team Advisor/Family Readiness Assistant Training 5:30 PM, 253-253-3754

Welcome Aboard (WAI) 7:30 AM, 253-6161 ITT Sign-Up: Nagasaki Lantern Festival 9:30 AM, 253-4377 *HITT workouts Mons, Weds & Fri 11:30 AM

Welcome Aboard (WAI) *Anger Management 2 Tues 3 DLPT Testing 4 7:30 AM, 253-6161 & Thurs, 9:30 AM, 253-3855 8 AM, 253-3855 YS Basketball, Cheerleading & Start *Servicemember FREE Bowling Japanese Spouses English Class Smart Registration begins 11 AM weekdays, 253-3495 10 AM, 253-3542 8 AM, 253-3239/5777 HITT Orientation Dangerous Boys Club ITT Sign-Up: Sapporo Snow 11:30 AM, 253-5051/5126 2:45 PM, Library 253-3078 Festival *Early Literacy Story Time 9:30 AM, 253-4377 *Today’s Actions = Tuesdays 1 PM, 253-3078 Tomorrow’s Realities Transition Readiness Seminar Wednesdays 3 PM, 253-4526 Dec 2-6, 7:45 AM, 253-5762/6439 *Stress Management Tues & Thurs 1:30 PM, 253-3855 Torch Club Meeting Iwakuni Writers Roundtable 4 PM, 253-6454 6 PM, 253-3078 DLAB Testing 9 10 8 AM, 253-3855 11 L.I.N.K.S. for Marines 8 AM, 253-3754 1-2-3 Magic Discipline 8:30 AM, 253-4526 YTC SMART Girls Meeting Ages 10-12, 4 PM, 253-6454 Pajama Story Time 6:30 PM, Library 253-3078 SMP Restaurant Trip 5 PM, Hornet’s Nest, 253-3585

*Sunday Brunch Sundays, 10 AM, Club Iwakuni *SMP Pool Tournament Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays 2 PM, Marine Lounge

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SATURDAY

STEP IT UP! YOGA ZUMBA

WEDNESDAY

$7.25

Holiday Ham Panini

For a daily schedule visit mccsiwakuni.com or call 253-5051 for details. Unit PT's by appointments only. Classes are open to all patrons unless otherwise noted All scheduled fitness classes need a minimum of 3 participants.

TUESDAY

$6.95

Smoked Polish Sausage Hoagie

*Mongolian Night Wednesdays, 5 PM, Club Iwakuni *Moonlight Bowling Wednesdays, 6:30 PM, Strikezone

MONDAY

$6.95

$7.95

Fried Scallop Po’ Boy Sandwich

Ruben’s Cousin

$6.95

Turkey Manhattan

$8.25

$6.95

Asian Special Sweet & Sour Pork

Take-out available until 30 minutes prior to closing. Call 253-3363 for details.

$7.25

Double Dip BBQ Burger

$7.50

Turkey BLT Wrap

$6.95

Panko Crusted Tilapia

Asida’s Special, Chinese Beef Stroganoff

8 PM, Club Iwakuni, 253-3363 *Anger Management Tues & Thurs 9:30 AM, 253-3855 *Early Literacy Story Time Tuesdays, 1 PM, 253-3078 *Stress Management Tues & Thurs, 1:30 PM, 253-3855

NEW YEARS’ EVE BASH

4 PM, 253-3585/5368 *Taste of Italy Tuesdays 5 PM, Club Iwakuni

SMP HOLIDAY APPETIZERS

*Anger Management Tues & Thurs, 9:30 AM, 253-3855 *Stress Management Tues & Thurs 1:30 PM, 253-3855

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L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses 9 AM, 253-3754 Tuesday Tune-Up 11 AM, Crossroads 253-6359 Federal Job Search Strategies 1 PM, 253-5762/6439 SMP 8-Ball Pool Tourney 6:30 PM, Hornet’s Nest 253-3585 *Taste of Italy Tuesdays 5 PM, Club Iwakuni SAT Testing 17 8 AM, 253-3855 Managing Money & Credit 9 AM, 253-6250/6439 Taking Care of You: Holiday Stress 10 AM, 253-3754 HITT Orientation 11:30 AM, HITT 253-5051/5126 Build A Better Résumé Workshop 1 PM, 253-6439 SMP Gingerbread House Contest 5 PM, Hornet’s Nest 253-3585

18

16

Welcome Aboard (WAI) 7:30 AM, 253-6161 ITT Sign-Up: Shigakogen Ski Tour 9:30 AM, 253-4377 *Baby Into Books Mondays 10 AM, 253-3078

15

*Sunday Brunch Sundays, 10 AM, Club Iwakuni *SMP Pool Tournament Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays 2 PM, Marine Lounge

SAC Holiday Day Camp Dec 23- Jan 3, 253-4141 Welcome Aboard (WAI) 7:30 AM, 253-6161 SMP Orphanage Visits 9 AM, 253-3585 ITT Sign-Up: FUKUOKA Shopping Trip 9:30 AM, 253-4377

Welcome Aboard (WAI) 7:30 AM, 253-6161 *HITT workouts Mon, Weds & Fri, 11:30 AM YTC New Year’s Eve Party 4:30 PM, 253-6454

30

22 JN: EMPEROR’S BIRTHDAY 23

*Sunday Brunch Sundays, 10 AM, Club Iwakuni *SMP Pool Tournament Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays 2 PM, Marine Lounge

29

SMP Geihoku Snowboard Trip 6 AM, 253-3585 *Sunday Brunch Sundays, 10 AM, Club Iwakuni *SMP Pool Tournament Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays 2 PM, Marine Lounge

DECEMBER DAILY SPECIALS

Monday - Thursday: 6:30 AM - Midnight Friday: 6:30 AM - 2 AM Saturday: 7 AM - 2 AM Sunday: 7 AM - Midnight

P R E V I E W M A G A Z I N E | F I N D U S O N F A C E B O O K : M C C S I WA K U N I

40

DIRECTORY Calling from the States to MCAS Iwakuni DSN 011-81-82-779-xxxx Calling 253 from cellular phones 0827-79-xxxx (4 digits after 253-)

ENTERTAINMENT CLUB IWAKUNI Bldg 600

253-5416

SPECIAL EVENTS Bldg 630

253-3727

STRIKE ZONE BOWLING CENTER Bldg 1333 253-3495 Sun-Thu: 11 AM - 10 PM Fri-Sat: 11 AM - Midnight STRIKE ZONE PRO SHOP Bldg 1333 253-3495 Daily 11 AM - 9 PM THE 11TH FRAME Sun-Thu: 5-11 PM Fri-Sat: 3 PM - 1 AM THEATER Bldg 630 253-3499 Movie Line-up 253-5291 Opens 30 mins. before show time.

TORII VIDEO RENTAL Bldg 443 253-4700 Sun-Thu: 10 AM - 8 PM Fri-Sat: 10 AM - 11 PM

FOOD

253-5416 253-3363 253-3382

CROSSROADS CAFE & BASKIN ROBBINS Bldg 410 253-4110 Daily: 6 AM - 8:30 PM JD’S GRILLE Bldg 600 253-3363 Mon-Thu: 6:30 AM - Midnight Fri: 6:30 AM - 2 AM, Sat: 7 AM - 2 AM, Sun: 7 AM - Midnight KFC Delivery Orders 253-3943 Sun-Thu: 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM Fri & Sat: 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM Delivery starts at 11 AM KNOCK DOWN ZONE Bldg 1333 253-7492 Sun-Thu: 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM Fri-Sat: 10:30 AM - 10:30 PM MOBILE CANTEEN Route Information

253-5549

EXCHANGE NEW CAR SALES Bldg 446 253-4715 Mon-Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM Sun: 11 AM - 5 PM

VEHICLE RENTAL Bldg 1350 Daily: 8 AM - 8 PM

CULTURAL ADAPTATION PROGRAM Bldg 411 Rm 101 253-6165/6161 Mon-Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

FUJI OPTICAL Bldg 1350 253-4758 Mon-Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM (Closed Sun & Holidays)

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

AUTO SKILLS CENTER Bldg 1350 253-5325 Tue-Fri: Noon - 6 PM Sat: 9 AM - 5 PM, Sun & Hol: 10 AM - 6 PM (Closed Mon)

EDUCATION OFFICE Bldg 411 Rm 127 253-3855 Mon-Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

HEAD TO TOE BEAUTY SALON Bldg 410 253-4708 Mon-Sat: 10 AM - 7 PM (Closed Sun & Holidays)

GEAR ISSUE Bldg 1010 253-3822 Mon-Fri: 10 AM - 6 PM Sat, Sun & Hol: 8 AM - 4 PM

FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM (FAP) Bldg 411 Rm 219 253-4526

ATHLETICS Bldg 1010 Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM

253-6035

AQUATICS Bldg 1010 Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM

253-4966

GROUP FITNESS Bldg 1010 253-5051/5126 Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM HEALTH PROMOTIONS Bldg 1010 253-6359 Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM INTRAMURAL SPORTS Bldg 1010 253-3067 Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM IronWorks GYM FRONT DESK Bldg 1010 253-6578 Mon-Fri: 4 AM - 11 PM Sat, Sun & Hol: 7 AM - 10 PM LIBRARY Bldg 411, 3F 253-3078 Mon-Thu: 9 AM - 9 PM Fri: 9 AM - 8 PM Sat, Sun & Hol: 9 AM - 5 PM

BURGER KING Bldg 410 Sun-Thu: 7 AM - 9 PM Fri & Sat: 7 AM - 10 PM CLUB IWAKUNI Bldg 600 Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM After Hours Catering Dept.

RECREATION

253-4108

PIZZA HUT Bldg 410 Take-Out Orders 253-4915 Delivery Orders 253-3943 Sun-Thu: 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM Fri & Sat: 10:30 AM - 10:30 PM Delivery starts at 11 AM SOBA EXPRESS Bldg 410 Mon-Fri: 10:30 AM - 6 PM Closed weekends SUBWAY Bldg 410 Delivery Orders 253-7827 Sun-Thu: 9 AM - 9 PM Fri & Sat: 9 AM - 10 PM Delivery starts at NOON TACO BELL Bldg 410 Sun: 10 AM - 9 PM Mon-Thu: 7 AM - 9 PM Fri & Sat: 7 AM - 10 PM

LODGING TEMPORARY LODGING FACILITY (TLF) (Nishiki & Monzen Lodge) Bldg 1188 & 444 253-3221 Open 24/7

OUTDOOR RECREATION Bldg 1010 253-3842 Mon-Fri: 10 AM - 6 PM POOL - INDOOR Bldg 1010 253-5520 Mon-Fri: 5 AM - 9 PM Sat: 9 AM - 9 PM Sun & Hol: 11 AM - 9 PM (Closed: Tue & Thu: 1-3 PM) RUNS & EVENTS Bldg 1010 SEMPER FIT ADMIN Bldg 1010 Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM

253-5654 253-5880

CHILDREN, YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAM Bldg 443 Mon-Fri: 1-5 PM

EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM (EFMP) Bldg 636/637 253-5601

FAMILY MEMBER EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Bldg 411 Rm 201 253-5762 Mon-Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM INFORMATION & REFERRAL (I&R) Bldg 411, Rm 101 253-6161 Mon-Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM MARINE CORPS FAMILY TEAM BUILDING (MCFTB) Bldg 1104 253-3754/3542 Mon-Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY Bldg 1100 253-5311 NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM (NPSP) Bldg 411 Rm 219 253-5043 PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Bldg 411 Rm 201 253-6439 Mon-Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE Bldg 411 Rm 101 253-6161/3311 Mon-Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM RETIRED AFFAIRS OFFICE Bldg 411 Rm 201 253-6439 SCHOOL AGE CENTER (SAC) Bldg 558 253-4769 Mon-Fri: 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM Closed: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM SCHOOL LIAISON Bldg 603

253-3691

SUBSTANCE ABUSE Bldg 411 Rm 219

253-5260

SHARK BAIT DIVE CENTER Bldg 1010 253-4966 Mon-Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM

TRANSITION ASSISTANCE Bldg 411 Rm 201 253-5762 Mon-Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

SMP HORNET’S NEST Bldg 1347 253-3585 Open 24/7

VETERANS ASSISTANCE (VA) Bldg 411 Rm 201 253-6284/6439

By Appointment

SMP MARINE LOUNGE Bldg 410, 2F 253-5368 Sun-Thu: 10 AM - Midnight Fri, Sat & Hol: 10 AM - 2 AM

VICTIM ADVOCATE PROGRAM Bldg 411 Rm 219 253-4526 24-Hour Helpline 090-9978-1033

WOOD HOBBY SHOP Bldg 1345 253-5320 Wed-Fri: 11 AM - 1 PM & 4-8 PM, Sat: 8 AM - 8 PM Sun: Noon - 8 PM (Closed Mon & Tues) YOUTH SPORTS Bldg 1010 Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM

253-3239

YOUTH & TEEN CENTER (YTC) Bldg 443 253-6454/4803 Mon-Thu: 2:30-7 PM Fri: 2:30-8 PM, Sat: Noon - 8 PM, Sun: 2-5 PM

ACTIVE DUTY & FAMILY SUPPORT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (Prevention, Education & Outreach) Bldg 411 Rm 219 253-4526 Mon-Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM CAREER RESOURCES Bldg 411 Rm 201 253-6508/6439 CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CDC) Bldg 637 & 636 253-5584 Mon-Fri: 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM

WOMEN, INFANTS & CHILDREN (WIC) Bldg 411 Rm 219 253-4928 YOUTH CULTURAL PROGRAM Bldg 411 Rm 101 253-5900 Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4:30 PM

SHOPPING &SERVICES AMERICABLE Bldg 410 253-2288 24Hour Tech Support 046-896-2288 Mon-Sat: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM BARBER (MCX) Bldg 446 253-4728 Mon-Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM (Closed Thu) Sun: 10 AM - 5 PM BARBER (NORTHSIDE) Bldg 1350 253-4747 Mon-Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM (Closed Wed) Sun: 10 AM - 5 PM "BARKING LOT" KENNEL Bldg 1009 253-3588 Mon-Fri: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

LAUNDERETTE Bldg 705 Daily 24-hours Costumer service 253-4782 Mon- Sat: 7 AM - 4:30 PM MARINE CORPS EXCHANGE (MCX) (Military Clothing Sales, Torii Tunes, Four Seasons Gift Shop) Bldg 446 253-5641 Mon, Tue, Thu-Sat: 10 AM - 8 PM Wed, Sun & Hol:10 AM - 6 PM COMPUCARE (2ND FLOOR MCX) Bldg 446 253-6751 Mon-Sat: 11 AM - 8 PM (Closed Wed & Holidays) MCX FURNITURE ANNEX Bldg: 497 253-6621 Wed-Sun: Noon - 6 PM (Closed Mon & Tues) MCX WAREHOUSE Bldg 380 253-5255 Mon,Tue,Thu&Fri: 10 AM - 8 PM Wed & Sun: 10 AM - 6 PM Sat: 10:30 AM - 7 PM MARINE MART - NORTHSIDE Bldg 1350 253-4121 Sun-Thu: 6:30 AM - 11 PM Fri & Sat: 6:30 AM - Midnight MARINE MART - MCX Bldg 446 253-4792 Sun-Thu: 6:30 AM - 11 PM Fri & Sat: 6:30 AM - Midnight SERVICES + Bldg 410 253-4723 Mon-Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM SOFTBANK CELLULAR Bldg 410 253-5851 Mon-Sat: 10 AM - 6:30 PM Sun: 10 AM - 5:30 PM Hol: Noon - 5 PM STARCH & STRIPES DRY CLEANERS/TAILOR SHOP Bldg 446 253-4742 Mon-Sat: 9 AM - 5:30 PM (Closed Sun & Holidays) STORAGE UNITS Bldg 1350 253-4385 Mon-Sat: 8 AM - 4:30 PM

TRAVEL & AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY TRAVEL Bldg 410 253-3764/3841 JN (0827)29-0405 Mon-Fri: 9:30 AM - 6 PM Sat: 9:30 AM - 3 PM GAS STATION Bldg 1351 Sun-Sat: 8 AM - 8 PM

253-4517

24 HOUR CAR WASH Bldg 1350 Daily 24-hours HIROSHIMA AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE Bldg 410 253-4377 Mon-Fri: 9:30 AM - 6 PM Sat: 9:30 AM - 3 PM INFORMATION, TOURS & TRAVEL (ITT) Bldg 410 253-4377 Mon-Fri: 9:30 AM - 6 PM Sat: 9:30 AM - 3 PM (Closed Sun & Holidays) TYPHOON MOTORS AUTO SERVICE Bldg 1350 253-4385 Mon-Sat: 8 AM - 4:30 PM

M C C S I WA K U N I . C O M |

253-4245

DESIGN Bldg 410 253-5147 Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4:30 PM EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT Bldg 410 253-4841 Mon-Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Wed: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM EXECUTIVE OFFICE Bldg 410 253-3424 Mon-Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM FINANCE Bldg 410 253-3336 Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4:30 PM HUMAN RESOURCES Bldg 410 253-3030/5008 Mon-Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Wed: 7:30 AM - 3 PM MCCS MOTOR POOL Bldg 1350 253-6572 Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4:30 PM PREVIEW MAGAZINE Marketing Dept Bldg 410 253-5284 Broadcast Dept 253-6229 Advertising 253-4169 (in Japanese) 0827-79-4169 Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4:30 PM

STATION

EMERGENCY On-Base 911/119 Off-Base 119 From a Cell 0827-21-7700 AFN (MUSIC REQUEST LINE) Bldg 370 253-1575 AIR TERMINAL Bldg 727

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BANKS Community Bank Navy Federal

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BRANCH MEDICAL CLINIC Voice Menu 253-5571 Appointments 253-3445 Medication Refill 253-3014 Pharmacy 253-3010 Urgent Care 253-5572 CHAPLAIN Station Chapel Duty Chaplain

253-3371 080-6612-9244

COMMISSARY Bldg 450

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HOUSING Bldg 200 253-5541 Kintai Inn 253-3181 BOQ 253-4908 Self Help 253-3528 Trouble Desk 253-3131 IPAC Information 253-4529 MC PERRY SCHOOLS (DoDEA) Elementary 253-3327 High School 253-5448 MILITARY POLICE Bldg 608

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VETERINARIAN Bldg 1009

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