SEPTEMBER 2021 | MCCS IWAKUNI
ONE TOO MANY Suicide Prevention & Awareness
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ONE One life lost to suicide is
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MCAS Iwakuni is a close-knit community. Our community ties are what bind us and keep us strong together, especially when facing difficult situations. For example, every September, we observe Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month as suicide impacts everyone.
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This month, take the time to reflect. Has suicide impacted you? Have you considered what you would do if someone you knew was struggling? Do you know how to recognize the signs that someone is struggling? Or, are you contributing to the stigma by judging the behaviors or challenges of others around you? Thinking about these things can be difficult, but it is necessary for the community-based approach to prevention. This edition of the Preview is dedicated to those we’ve lost, to those who are struggling, to those who have lost a loved one, and to all of us who have the ability to help impart change.
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PREVENTION STARTS WITH COMMUNITY & HOPE
Diane Pospisil-Kinney, Clinical Supervisor with the Community Counseling Program, explains how we as a community can be active contributors to prevention.
Why is Suicide Prevention & Awareness so important? Suicide impacts the whole community,
By this, I mean that it is often the family,
including those who struggle with thoughts
friends, and coworkers who first see some
of suicide, their friends and loved ones,
of these changes, or they may be the same
workgroups, and even those in the
people that someone who is struggling will
community with little contact with the
turn to first.
person struggling. While suicide does impact the whole Those who have thoughts of suicide often
community, prevention is also dependent on
feel very isolated, and sometimes just
the community.
knowing that someone else sees their pain and cares enough to ask about it can make
Therefore, helping people know the signs
all of the difference.
and start the tough conversations is critical to addressing suicide everywhere.
Suicide prevention and awareness are critical in any community because the community members are typically the first responders.
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Please share a personal experience about
If there is one thing you want readers
how you have observed the impact of
to take away from this edition of the
an intervention.
Preview, what would it be?
I've been in the counseling field for over 20
Suicide is complicated. I have never met
years, so I've been fortunate to see a lot of
anyone in all my personal and professional
positives come out of interventions.
life that wouldn't have "fixed it" if they could have.
I've had clients who have told me that they had made the plans and were in the process
It's not a matter of strength or weakness. It's
of an attempt, but because someone else
a matter of hope.
noticed that something was wrong, they were stopped, and it is because of that [that] they
I hope that things will one day get better. I
are still alive today.
hope that they are not completely alone in this world. Hope that their mere presence
I've also dealt with suicide issues in my
brings good and positive things to others
personal life with those I care deeply for.
and that their life matters.
To even have suicidal thoughts is such an intense and deep pain that to have someone else essentially say, "I see you, and I hear your pain," can give that person a little hope that they are not entirely alone. It allows the person to begin talking about that pain, whether to you or someone else.
DEFINING STAGES, SIGNS, & SYMPTOM
Joseph Johnson, Community Counselor with the Community Counseling Program, discusses the importance of recognizing the signs and symptoms to help prevent suicide.
It may seem like suicide is a way to end your pain or stop the hurt. It may seem like there's no way out. One of the things we like to do is explore some of the ways that we can help you intervene with the hurt or the pain that you're experiencing. There are steps that you can take to regain a happy and fulfilled life. I'd like to go over some signs and symptoms that you can recognize to help yourself or help others.
We want you to know that you're not alone in this. The first step is always hard, but it gets better. - Joseph Johnson
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How can I help? What should I look for?
Therefore, it is essential to familiarize
Will it make a difference? Prevention
yourself with these warning signs so
starts with the community. Those
that you can take action to help a friend,
experiencing suicidal ideations often
colleague, or family member in need.
exhibit signs that friends, coworkers, or
Your actions have the potential to save
family can recognize.
someone's life.
WHEN SOMEONE TALKS ABOUT • Wanting to die or harm themself • Experiencing tremendous shame or regret • Suffering from intolerable emotional or physical pain
WHEN SOMEONE CHANGES BEHAVIOR
WHEN SOMEONE IS FEELING
• Increasing use of
• Extreme anxiety or depression
alcohol or drugs
• Intense irritability,
• Making a plan or
anger, or rage
researching a way to commit suicide
• Like a burden to others
• Isolating from friends and family, saying goodbye, withdrawing from activities • Exhibiting mood swings
• Like there is no way out, trapped • Lack of interest, indifference
• Sleeping for extended periods or barely sleeping at all • Giving away personal items, creating a will
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SUICIDE DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE
Erica Mays, Community Counselor, Community Counseling Program, shares some statistics about suicide to bring awareness of the epidemic's severity.
689 377
According to the Department of Defense Quarterly Suicide Report,
Of those,
The staff here at Behavioral Health, Community Counseling Program is passionate about preventing suicides in our community, as every death by suicide is a tragedy. - Erica Mays
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servicemembers committed suicide in 2020, including National Guard and Reserve.
were active-duty servicemembers.
We recognize that the COVID-19 pandemic can cause a negative impact on the overall well-being of our servicemembers and families. As such, we are monitoring potential impacts and taking the necessary steps in an attempt to decrease the number of suicides within the military. We are readily available to educate and support our eligible beneficiaries.
TRUST YOUR INSTINCT
Diane Pospisil-Kinney explains how trusting your instincts can help to save someone's life.
Do you have a story to
There is almost always a
If you're not sure who[m]
share? Was there a
literal breath of relief that
to talk with, go to a trusted
client's story that
people express after sharing
friend or someone in your
impacted you deeply?
their most difficult thoughts
chain of command.
and hearing that together we Usually, everyone says that
will work to help them
You can always talk with one
the reason they acted was
feel better.
of the base Chaplains, who have full confidentiality—
because something was off. It's as if they had been
another place in our office at
They can't always pinpoint
holding their breath all
the Community
what it was, but the biggest
the time they've struggled
Counseling Program.
takeaway is that they trusted
silently and finally are able to
their gut instinct.
breathe again.
We provide confidential counseling services that are
All client stories impact us in
How would you advise
not a part of your
various ways.
someone in the community
medical records.
to have the courage to I think for me, I am always
come forward? How would
We also have resources at
most impacted when clients
coming forward help?
the Navy Clinic and through our Military Family Life
breathe that sigh of relief
Counselors (MFLC).
when finally being able to
It can be scary to ask for help
tell someone how they are
when you're feeling like this,
feeling without fear
but please know that help
In reaching out, you will have
of judgment.
truly is out there.
a better chance of sorting out what's going on and finding ways to manage these difficult feelings.
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CONTRIBUTING FACTORS
Andrew Rigdon, Community Counselor, Community Counseling Program, takes us through some of the contributing factors that often lead to suicide.
There are a lot of contributing factors that get a number of people to start to have suicidal thoughts or to want to act on those thoughts. If we look at several different factors, then we'll get a lot better at understanding what might be going on for people. When these factors couple with each other, they don't happen in isolation, then that is when it really makes it more dangerous for the person.
Risk Factors and Stressors Suicide impacts everyone, but some risk factors and stressors are common among those with suicidal ideations. Stressful life events play a significant role in triggering thoughts of suicide. These events may include becoming a victim of abuse, divorcing a spouse, or experiencing financial trouble.
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Risk factors and stressors include: Individual & Health •
Relationships
History of mental illness,
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Violent or abusive relationships
PTSD, previous suicide
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Social isolation and lack of support from friends or family
attempts, genetics •
Experiencing a loved
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Certain health conditions
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Substance abuse
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Breaking up with a
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Financial or work distress
significant other
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Adverse childhood experiences
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one's suicide
Family members that have had
with family members, peers,
problems or severe illness
or teachers •
An impulsive personality
Sexual abuse or sexual violence
Community • •
Society
Lack of available mental health
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Access to lethal means
care resources
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Media sensationalizing
Barriers to receiving care
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Stigma associated with asking for help
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YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Diane Pospisil-Kinney shares details about the resources available right here at MCAS Iwakuni.
What resources are readily available to
If I reach out, is it confidential? What is
someone experiencing suicidal ideations?
the difference between restricted and unrestricted reporting?
We have many resources at MCAS Iwakuni. The most important thing is to
Most counseling services are confidential.
talk with someone.
While the Chaplains maintain a higher level of confidentiality, there are times when
Most people start with someone they
licensed counselors do have to alert others
trust in their lives; a friend, family member,
due to safety concerns.
or coworker. We always share this with our clients and If you want another resource, you can
assure them that if this comes up, we will
talk to the Chaplains, a Military Family Life
walk with them through the process and
Counselor (MFLC), a counselor at Community
help them get connected to the service
Counseling Program (CCP), or a counselor
they deserve.
in the Behavioral Health Department at the Navy Branch Health Clinic (BHC). You can go to any of these resources; there is no wrong door.
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What is the process when someone
What are the benefits of engaging with
reaches out to Behavioral Health? What
these resources?
happens next? The biggest benefit to seeking counseling At the Community Counseling Center (CCP),
services is getting the opportunity to live the
we provide counseling services to anyone
life you deserve.
with SOFA status on the installation. This includes active duty, dependents, and
Counseling gives you the opportunity to
civilians as well.
work through whatever you're struggling with and to find new ways to cope and
People can contact our office in two ways:
make your life better.
call our center at 253-6553 or come into our office on the second floor of building 411. When you come in or call, we'll have you complete a one-sheet form that gives us a little information of why you are coming in and how to contact you. A counselor will call or meet with you within 24 hours or the next business day to talk with you about available services.
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WE ARE HERE FOR YOU Jasmayne (J.J.) Carver Community Counseling Program Administrative Specialist Jasmayne J. Carver is the Admin Specialist here at Community Counseling Program (CCP) and is the first point of contact for anyone seeking services.
"Being a veteran and having the opportunity to help fellow service members is an honor." J.J. is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a current student of Arizona State University.
Andrew Rigdon Community Counselor Andrew is a Licensed Marriage and family therapist in Iwakuni with his wife and four kids for just over a year. He has worked in several settings, including residential treatment facilities, in-home family therapy, and private practice. Andrew enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families to help work through whatever life throws at them. He strives to meet people where they are at in life and support them in improving themselves, their relationships and working through current and past problems.
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Erica Mays Community Counselor Erica Mays is a licensed social worker with the Community Counseling Program. Shortly after Erica graduated high school, she enlisted in the Navy. Before transitioning from the Navy, she became a Navy spouse and a mother of military children. Erica graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2015 with a Bachelor of Social Work degree. In 2016, she graduated from the University of Southern California with a Master of Social Work. The state of Illinois has licensed Erica as a social worker since 2017. So naturally, her social work career has centered around serving military service members and their families.
Joseph Johnson Community Counselor Joseph received his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Upper Iowa University and a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling Psychology and School Guidance from Troy State University. He is currently enrolled in the Doctoral Counseling and Psychology Program at Holy Cross University, focusing on Mental Health and the Military Family. This is his 26th year of providing individual, family/couples therapy, and group counseling to adults, children above age six, and adolescents. M C C S I WA K U N I .C O M | S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 1
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Diane Pospisil-Kinney Clinical Supervisor Diane is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) from the state of Illinois. She has been in the field of counseling and behavioral health since 1995. She has worked in community mental health, the university setting, private practice, and now within the active-duty community. She works primarily in individual and couples counseling and has specialized in traumainformed recovery work for over 20 years.
Paige Fisher Community Counselor Paige Fisher is a native of Annapolis, Maryland. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated with her MSW from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Paige has worked as a clinical counselor at the Community Counseling Center for almost two years. As a proud Navy spouse, she understands the many unique challenges that military members and their families face. In addition to serving the military, Paige has specialized in working with children and teens and providing medical social work to patients with End-Stage Renal Disease.
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START THE CONVERSATION Why is it important to reach out to someone who is struggling?
Paige Fisher, Community Counselor with the Community Counseling Program, helps us overcome the problematic conversations essential for suicide prevention.
How to approach someone who is struggling
You never know what someone else is truly going through. We live such busy and stressful lives that taking the time to check in with someone can truly make all the difference. It is not invasive or offensive to reach out
Be direct and ask someone if they are having thoughts of suicide. Open-ended questions leave too much room for interpretations.
to someone who may be struggling with suicide. When in doubt, it is important to reach out and ask them.
If someone discloses that they are having thoughts of
You can help break the silence. One small
suicide, remain caring and
act can save a life.
non-judgmental.
Get them to professional help. You are not expected to be an expert or to treat.
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How should I start the conversation? •
"It seems like you have been dealing with a lot of stress lately, and I'm worried about you and care about you."
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"I've noticed that you've been sleeping
Where should I direct them for help? •
Behavioral Health
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Branch Health Clinic
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Chaplain
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OSCAR (Operational Stress Control and Readiness)
a lot more, missing work, drinking a lot more, and keeping to yourself." •
"I want to check in with you and see if you are okay."
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"Have you been having any thoughts of hurting yourself or killing yourself?"
What topics should I avoid? •
Judgment
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The myth that thoughts of suicide are a bid for attention
Any expression of suicide must be taken seriously, and most of the time, individuals do not want to die; they want their pain to stop.
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A trusted member within the command
Remember that you are not the expert, and there are several safe options to direct someone for help.
I KNOW THAT IT FEELS SCARY TO COME FORWARD. I KNOW IT MIGHT FEEL LIKE THERE IS NO WAY OUT OF THE PAIN OR THAT NO ONE CAN UNDERSTAND. HOWEVER, WE DO UNDERSTAND, AND WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU FIND ANOTHER WAY. - Paige Fisher
What should I do if I’m worried about someone I love? If you know someone who is struggling or maybe considering suicide, it can be stressful and overwhelming. You may question your intuition or wonder whether it is your place to get involved. You might worry that bringing it up could make matters worse or encourage dangerous behavior. You might not know the right words to say. However, it is essential to remember that your actions could be the first step to saving their life.
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STOMPING THE STIGMA What is stigma?
Diane Pospisil-Kinney shares the importance of eradicating stigma to ensure we can focus on prevention.
STIGMAS INCLUDE
In the context of mental illness and suicide, stigma is the concept of negative perceptions or discrimination against those suffering from mental illness or
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The person struggling is somehow weak
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If they tried harder/worked/exercised/ volunteered they would be okay
experiencing suicidal ideations. • This stigma often prevents people from
The truth is that anyone struggling
seeking help for fear of how those around
with mental health issues or suicidal
them will respond.
thoughts would do anything to feel better and would have fixed it right
Additionally, the perpetuation of stigma
away if they could. It's not for lack
can impact the ability to receive treatment
of trying.
successfully. This is why we as a community must all come together to stomp the stigma surrounding mental illness and suicide.
Seeking help will ruin their career
CONTRIBUTING FACTORS •
Joking about suicide or mental illness
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Comments about someone who is struggling being weak
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Using phrases like "suck it up buttercup"
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Laughing along when others make these comments, or even standing by silently When someone makes a comment about mental health and/or suicide that reinforces the stigma, and everyone else stands by quietly, the tone is set in that group or community of 'don't talk about it.’
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SEEKING HELP DOESN'T RUIN CAREERS. IT'S THE INCIDENTS THAT OCCUR BECAUSE WE DON'T SEEK HELP THAT INTERFERES. - Diane Pospisil-Kinney
Have you experienced working with a client who admitted it was a stigma holding them back from coming forward and asking for help? How did that client break through? Absolutely. Breakthroughs happen in several ways. One way has simply been while the client was engaged in counseling and realized for themselves partway through that nothing terrible happened in their career. Another breakthrough often occurs when we acknowledge with the client that if they could have "fixed" everything, they would have and never would have needed counseling. It isn't a matter of weakness because it takes real strength to keep moving forward every day struggling with these issues.
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Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month September is Suicide Prevention &
The more we engage and bring
Awareness Month, and Marine & Family
attention to this cause, the more lives
Programs will host various activities to
we can save.
promote awareness. So let's come together as a community Get involved and participate in helping
to show we are all here for each other.
stomp the stigma.
Schedule of Events SEP 1
Family Film Event: Promote Self Care
On Wednesday, September 1, wear
SEP 25 | 10 AM - Noon | Sakura Theater
Yellow in support of Suicide Prevention
Individuals and families will have the
& Awareness. Yellow Ribbons will be
opportunity to attend a free family-friendly
distributed at each of the gates
film, "Abominable," to practice the idea
from 6:30-8 AM.
of self-care. Popcorn and drinks will be
Wear Yellow
provided for the first 75 people. Candlelight Walk
SEP 10 | 6-7 PM
Individuals will be given a battery-operated
Pay It Forward
candle for a candlelight walk from the
Keep an eye out on the MCCS Facebook
outdoor amphitheater to the chapel.
Page for our Pay It Forward campaign and
Immediately following, the Chaplain will
share your pay it forward experience with
speak to the participants.
the community on social media.
Kindness Cards SEP 17 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Share words of encouragement and support on Kindness Cards. These cards will be distributed at M.C. Perry schools and the Crossroads. In addition, suicide Prevention Officers and School Counselors will distribute to people struggling with suicidal ideations.
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FOCUS ON PREVENTION
Paige Fisher shares the framework that we as a community can follow to help prevent suicide.
How can community members get involved or play a role?
Define the strategies and approaches to suicide prevention.
We all play an essential
We can all be the vital link in
role in breaking the silence
the chain that gets someone
The best approach is to open up
surrounding suicide - taking
the help that they deserve.
dialogue and address barriers to
care of one another, remaining
Remember that one small
access to mental health within
non-judgmental, and accepting
act can save a life. If you are
the environment.
mental health services!
active duty, you can complete OSCAR training.
It is also best to promote
I urge leaders to be vocal in
community engagement and
their support for mental health
Active duty and civilians can
help individuals feel connected.
services as this helps break
also get trained in ASIST
down the stigmas and removes
(Applied Suicide Intervention
barriers to access.
Skills Training), which the
A sense of belonging and connection is one of the most
chaplains offer.
significant deterrents to suicide.
How have you observed the
When you see commands that promote a culture that
impacts of these preventative
accepts mental health, it makes a tremendous impact and
approaches among those you
leads to healthy and successful Marines and Sailors.
have counseled?
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Focus on You We all need to carve out time for ourselves. However, life can be stressful, and finding ways to alleviate that stress, or practicing self-care, can help protect your physical and mental health. Implementing these practices can also reduce your risk for injury and give you more energy overall.
Focus on What You Enjoy Most importantly, self-care must be something you enjoy. Consider what brings you happiness or helps you relax and recharge. It could be anything from working out, having an at-home spa night with a bath bomb and a scented candle, attending a yoga class, meditating, reading, journaling, or even getting some much-needed rest. When practicing self-care, be sure to acknowledge that you are taking the time to take care of yourself.
Focus on Life Suicide affects all of us. Its devastating impact ripples through families, friends, schools, workplaces, and communities. But, having an awareness of the signs, potential risks, how to engage our loved ones, and resources available has the power to save lives.
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TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
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LUNCH
SEP 22 • 4-5:30 PM
SERVICE at the hangar
Bldg. 411, Library
11 AM - 3 PM Daily | 2nd Fl. Open to all base personnel
Registration starts
SEP 1
Limited to
25 participants
Ages 12 and older
Library 253-3078
The Hangar 253-6884
BANNED BOOKS WEEK SEP 26 - OCT 2 Bldg. 411, Library
Check out a banned or challenged book from the Library, and enter your Library receipt for a chance to win a gift bag. Library �� � 2 53-3078
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Register today
Body Boot Camp
SEPTEMBER 7-30
Ages 18 & older
IRONWORKS NORTH AEROBICS ROOM
$80
9:30-10:30 AM
Mondays & Wednesdays Tuesdays & Thursdays
Fitness 253-5051
End of Season
FREE
SEP 6 | ALL DAY
3 games & shoe rentals
STRIKE ZONE BOWLING CENTER Open to all base personnel
Theater ber 4 • 8 PM Septem ks Pool aterWor W
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Register now Registration limited to 100
Strike Zone 253-3495
Aquatics 253-4966
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1 st & 3 rd T h u r s d a y of the month
5-6:30 PM . Bldg. 411, Rm. 222 Open to the LGBTQ community & allies
SUPPORT GROUP Behavioral Health 253-4526
The
BULLDOG BURGER Best burger on the installation! Available at the Strike Zone Bowling Center
NONTA-SUSHI ☎0827- 23-3377
Lunch 11:00 am - 3:30 pm (L.O 3:00 pm)
Dinner 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O 9:00 pm)
Closed Wednesdays
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Hiroshimaڼ
COUPON
5 pieces of salmon
Tandoori Chicken is one of the most popular dishes from Northern India and has become famous around the world. We marinate ours for up to 18 hours with special Tandoori Masala seasoning. We recommend you try some! Lunch: ¥810 (sales tax included & starting from) Dinner: ¥1404 (sales tax included & starting from) Ganesh
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3-13-26 Marifu, Iwakuni
§ 0827-21-3301
2-3-9 Marifu, Iwakuni
We offer draft Japanese beer, too!
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YMCA Iwakuni Station
Monday - Friday 11 AM - 3 PM & 5-10 PM Saturday & Sunday 11 AM - 10 PM Free Parking Ticket Available
www.ganeshindo.com
Credit cards accepted
Iwakuni Dental Care
Credit cards accepted
iwakunidental.com
The First and Only Tricare Authorized Provider in Iwakuni in
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www.unimat-golf.jp/hiroshimanishi/course.html
Hiroshima-Nishi Country Club OPEN THROUGHOUT THE YEAR!
Maronnosato Koryukan
R-289 2 km
2 km
HOURS: 8 AM -5:30 PM FREE breakfast available everyday 7-9:30 AM (Sat. Sun & JPN Holidays) 7:30-9:30 AM (Weekdays)
HNCC
To Mikuradake 3 km
R-289
R-186
8 km from Yasaka Dam
Laugh,Learn and Play the Japanese Way! Iwakuni
RESERVATIONS 0827-56-0311 Email: info-hiroshimanishi@unimat-golf.jp R186
MCAS IWAKUNI SPECIAL DISCOUNT!
Station
FUJI
Child day care
▲
188
MCAS Iwakuni
Iwakuni Police Station
Iwakuni City Office
(applied by showing your ID on check-in) GREEN FEE (TAX INCLUDED)
Since1987
Full day care Hourly care 2 months−5 years old
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Monday-Friday 7:00AM- 8:00PM
(Toll Free) 0120-231-843 http://funkymomo.co.jp
¥7,950 w/lunch (Monday) ¥7,950 (other weekdays) ¥11,250 (Sat, Sun, & Japanese Holidays)
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Try the fresh local produce available from road side stands along the way!
From MCAS, take R-2 for Otake and then R-186 for the Yasaka Dam. After passing the dam, drive 8 km further on R-186 and take R-289 for 4 km. At the T corner placed the sign board above, turn to the left for Hiroshima-Nishi CC. Total distance from MCAS to HNCC is about 40 km.
Mother′s comment
Funky Momo provides quality and genuine care for my kids at an unbeatable price.
We accept credit cards:
■Evaluation Visits Welcome(Reservation required) ■Payment in US Dollars Accepted ■Small Family-Like Surroundings
*Jeans, T-shirts or Sandals are not suitable for our course
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HappyField
iPhone Repair
Open daily from 10 AM - 7 PM
We offer SIM cards
iPhone, iPad, and Mac repair
Pocket Wi-Fi
¥500 OFF ALL SERVICES Coupon valid until July 1, 2022. One coupon per person, per service. Redeem in-person only.
Follow Us 3-6-8 Kuruma-machi Iwakuni-shi Open 080-1911-9822 English available
Central food ZERO TATTOO
7 eleven KINNAN
EZ shop & Happy Field
MCAS Iwakuni Main Gate
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Shabu-shabu & Sushi
Shabu-jin Shabu-Shabu Sushi & Kamameshi
日本料理
寿司
IWAKUNI Shabu JIN Since2014
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Choose the menu with the touch panel
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All-you-can-eat SUSHI !
Lunch 11 AM - 3 PM (last order 2 PM) Dinner 5-12 PM (last order 11 PM) ☎0827-23-4488 3-12-13 Marifu-Cho Iwakuni
R188
Shabu-jin
Park
Credit cards accepted
Iwakuni Station
Arcade Street
Vira Saikyo Bank
Flower shop
YMCA Iwakuni post office
Available same-day for 2 or more adults.
All-you-can-eat
STEAK! From
Choose the menu with the Tax not included touch panel
¥3,900
Lunch 11 AM - 2:30 PM
Tetumaru
(last order 2 PM)
《Lunch on weekdays only（Irregular holidays）》 Rokumei kan
Dinner 6 PM- 3 AM
(last order 2:30 AM)
Shabu -jin
《Closed Wednesday》
☎0827-24-1020 6-3-21 Marifu-Cho Iwakuni
Park Saikyo
Bank
Credit cards accepted
Flower shop
Iwakuni Station
DRAGONFLY THRIFT STORE
10 AM - 7 PM
Closed on Wednesdays We buy/sell kimonos, katanas (swords), furniture, electric devices, musical instruments, kitchen tools, fishing gear, and many others.
R188 YMCA Iwakuni post office
4-55-1 Minami-Iwakunimachi
Scan for directions
DRAGONFLY
THRIFT STORE Yanai
Nafco Family Mart
Iwakuni
Minami-Iwakuni Station
Wagyu YAKINIKU
Jyujyu-Tei
All-you-can-eat YAKINIKU course
Wagyu Y
Wagyu-rib, Beef, Pork, etc...
Prices start at
3,132yen
¥200 Off
No cash value, One per person, per week. Not valid on previous purchases. Cannot be combined with any savings pass/coupons or other discount offers. Minimum ticket amount ¥1,500. Expires July 1, 2022.
Lightly broiled
All-you-can-eat Tuesday - Saturday YAKINIKU course
Beef Sushi
JyujyuLightly broiled
Beef Sushi
Lunch: 11Pork, AM -etc... 2 PM Wagyu-rib, Beef,
Prices start at
Choose the menu with the touch panel ←To Iwakuni St
Sukiya
Lunch 11 am - 3 pm（LO. 2:30 pm） Dinner 5 pm - 11 pm（LO.10:30 pm） Minamiiwakuni Sat./Sun./National holidays 11 am-11 pm To Fujyu St→
★ Jyujyu-Tei
Saikyo Bank
R188
3,132yen
Dinner: 6-10 PM
（Closed Monday）
TEL 0827-32-7310
Yamaguchi Bank
←To Iwa
2F
188
1F Sako
Sukiya
Main Gate
Saik
2-8-2-8-25 2F Kurumamachi, Iwakuni Yamaguchi, Japan 740-0026
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yoloiwakuni@gmail.com Order ahead! 080-3419-0718 (English) 090-3410-4699 (日本語)
2-20-30 Ozu-Cho Iwakuni
Credit cards accepted
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daytime
AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY !
night
H a v e a g o o d d a y !!
📱📱 0827-21-1111
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SASAO DENTAL CLINIC
GENERAL PRACTICE AND SLEEP APNEA Sasao Dental Clinic
Working Hours: MON, TUE, WED, & FRI 9 AM - 1 PM & 2:30 - 6 PM
4 Corner
THU & SAT Closed Sunday & JN Holidays 9 AM - 1 PM
Route 188
Appoinment: Call 0827-21-0118 (English)
In case of cancellation, please be sure to call us MCAS Iwakuni
LITTLE
ANGEL child daycare
JR Minami Iwakuni Station au
Rt 188
Yanai Ohsyo YouMe Town
LITTLE ANGEL
Nafco
EXPERIENCED & CERTIFIED CARETAKERS FULL DAY & HOURLY CARE AVAILABLE DAILY HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CHILD TO HAVE A MULTICULTURAL EXPERIENCE MONDAY - FRIDAY 7 AM - 7 PM
0827-31-8506
Saturdays & Japanese Holidays 8 AM - 6PM
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(U.S. Currency Accepted)
Hamburger Steak, Beef Stew, Chicken, Rice & Noodles, Dessert, Handmade Bread, Curry, Fried Rice, Fried Noodles, Fried Shrimp, etc. 3-3-4 Nakatsu, Iwakuni | (0827)22-8136 English menu available on homepage http://www.sky.icn-tv.ne.jp/~kinnan/
Open: Lunch Served 11:30 AM - 2 PM
R 188
Dinner Served 5-9 PM Closed: Mondays
MAIN GATE
CYCLING SALOON
HIROSHIGE
4 Floors of Bikes & Accessories PINARELLO • SPECIALIZED TREK • CANNONDALE MAVIC • SHIMANO 14-22 Tenjin, Yanai 0820.22.0645
OPEN EVERYDAY LUN CH 11 AM - 3 PM DINN E R 5 PM-10 PM
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(starting from)
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SET MENU (sales tax included) Lunch ¥800 - ¥950
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Indian Pasta, Vegetarian menu, Party menu available U.S. dollar & credit cards accepted
188
Reservation & Take- Out Free refills on naan & Free parking
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Auto Skills Center Car Rental IT&T IronWorks Atago IronWorks IronWorks North Strike Zone Bowling Center
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Skate Park
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Tennis Court
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Pool
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Chapel Child Developement Services Community Support Center Library M&FP Building Family Readiness School Age Center (SAC) SMP Hornet’s Nest Teen Center Youth Center
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253-4245 253-5584 253-6454 253-3078 253-3070 253-3542 253-4769 253-3585 253-4769 253-5549
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North Gate
ATM Free Internet/Web Cam Currency Exchange
Community Bank DMO Family Housing Office Fire Station Iwakuni Elementary School Iwakuni Middle School Navy Federal Credit Union Navy Marine Corps Relief Society MC Perry Elementary School MC Perry High School PMO Post Office - Main Post Office - North Recycle Center Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) Station Property Station Safety Veterinarian USO
IHA, MLC, & JMSDF Welcome WiFi Hotspot Pay Phones
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MCAS IWAKUNI
DIRECTORY Calling 253 from cellular phones: 0827-79-xxxx (4 digits after 253-) Calling 255 from cellular phones: 0827-94-xxxx (4 digits after 255-) Calling from the States to MCAS Iwakuni DSN: 253 - 011-81-82-779-xxxx 255 - 011-81-82-794-xxxx
DINING & ENTERTAINMENT BUENO BURRITO Bldg. 600 Mon-Fri: 11 AM - 2 PM
253-2001
BULLDOG BURGER Bldg. 1333 Sun - Thu: 11 AM - 9 PM Fri & Sat: 11 AM - 10 PM BURGER KING Bldg. 1600 Daily 6:30 AM - 9 PM CHILI’S BAR & GRILL Bldg 9520 Fri - Sat: 11 AM - 10 PM Sun - Thu: 11 AM - 9 PM
THE 11TH FRAME Bldg. 1333 Mon - Thu: 5-10 PM Fri & Sat: 3 PM - 1 AM Sun: 3-10 PM THE HANGAR Bldg. 1600 Wed & Thu: 5 PM - Midnight Fri & Sat: 5 PM - 1 AM Sun: 4-10 PM Closed: Mon & Tue TORII PINES CAFE Bldg. 9500 Daily: 6 AM - 8 PM
253-2400
253-6884
253-3267
ATHLETICS Bldg. 1010 Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM
MOBILE CANTEEN Route Information OFFICER’S CLUB Tue - Thu: 5-10 PM Fri & Sat: 5 PM - Midnight Closed: Sun & Mon PIZZA HUT Bldg. 1333 Sun - Thu: 10:30 AM - 9 PM Fri & Sat: 10:30 AM - 10 PM Delivery Sun - Thu: 11 AM - 9 PM Fri & Sat: 11 AM - 10 PM SAKURA THEATER Bldg. 625 Movie Line-up SNCO CLUB Bldg. 600 Tue - Thu: 5-10 PM Fri & Sat: 5 PM - Midnight Closed: Sun & Mon SPECIAL EVENTS Bldg. 625 SUBWAY Bldg. 1600 Mon - Sat: 7:30 AM - 9 PM Sun: 9 AM - 9 PM Delivery Order Delivery Noon - 8:30 PM TACO BELL Bldg. 1600 Daily: 10:30 AM - 9 PM
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“BARKING LOT” KENNEL Bldg. 1052 Mon - Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM Closed: Sat, Sun, & Hol
CHUBB INSURANCE Bldg. 9500 Mon - Fri: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Closed: Sat, Sun, & Hol
DESIGN Bldg. 129 253-6359 Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
FITNESS CLUB IWAKUNI Bldg. 9595 Rm. 217 Bldg. 600 Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM 253-7080/5416 Mon: 6:30 AM - 2 PM HEALTH PROMOTION Tue-Thu: 6:30 AM - 10 PM Bldg. 9595 Rm. 217 253-6359 Fri & Sat: 6:30 AM - Midnight Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM Sun: 8 AM - 5 PM After Hours 253-3363 IACE TRAVEL 253-3942/3841 Catering Department 253-3728/7176 Bldg. 410 Mon - Fri: 9:30 AM - 6 PM Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM Closed: Sat, Sun, & Hol EAGLE’S NEST INFORMATION, TOURS, & TRAVEL (IT&T) Bldg. 600 Bldg. 410 253-4377 Closed until further notice. Mon - Fri: 9:30 AM - 6 PM JD’S GRILLE Sat: 9:30 AM - 3 PM Bldg. 600 253-3363 Closed: Sun & Hol Breakfast INTRAMURAL SPORTS Mon - Fri: 6:30-11 AM Bldg. 1010 253-3067 Sat: 6:30 AM - 2 PM Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM Sun: 8 AM - 2 PM Hol: 6:30 AM - 2 PM Lunch Mon: 11 AM - 2 PM Tue - Sun: 11 AM - 5 PM Dinner Tue - Sat: 5-10 PM Bar Menu Tue - Thu: 5-10 PM Fri - Sat: 5 PM - Midnight Sunday Family Meals To Go Pick-up: 8 AM - 5 PM To Go
BARBER SHOP Bldg. 9510 Daily: 8 AM - 7 PM
253-4966 CAR RENTAL Bldg. 1566 Mon, Tue, & Thu: 9 AM - 6 PM Fri - Sun: 8 AM - 5 PM 253-3723 Closed: Wed
AUTO SKILLS CENTER Bldg. 1350 253-5325 Mon & Tue, Fri - Sun: 10 AM - 6 PM Closed: Wed & Thu
IRONWORKS Bldg. 1010 Mon - Fri: 4 AM - 10 PM Sat, Sun, & Hol: 7 AM - 6 PM
IRONWORKS INDOOR POOL 253-3363 Bldg. 1010 Mon - Fri: 5 AM - 8 PM Sat, Sun, & Hol: 11 AM - 5 PM 253-4108 IRONWORKS NORTH Bldg. 9595 Mon - Fri: 4 AM - 10 PM Sat, Sun, & Hol: 7 AM - 6 PM
253-4915 253-3943
OUTDOOR REC GEAR ISSUE Bldg. 1010 Mon - Fri: 10 AM - 6 PM Sat, Sun, & Hol: 8 AM - 4 PM REEF ENCOUNTERS DIVE CENTER Bldg. 1010 Mon - Sat: 11 AM - 7 PM
253-4002 253-4067 RUNS & ATHLETIC EVENTS Bldg. 1010 SEMPER FIT ADMIN Bldg. 1010 Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM
253-3727
253-7827
253-6188
253-5520
253-3611
253-3822 253-3842
253-6058
253-7332 253-5880
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 Daily: 11 AM - 9 PM
253-3495
WATERWORKS POOL Aug 23 - Sep 26 Sat, Sun, & Hol: 11 AM - 5 PM Closed: Mon - Fri YOUTH SPORTS Bldg. 1010 Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM
253-3239
253-4245
STORAGE UNITS Bldg. 1350 Mon, Tue, & Fri: 10 AM - 7 PM Sat & Sun: 9 AM - 7 PM Closed: Wed & Thu Units open 24/7
253-3777
TANAKA OPTICAL Bldg. 9500 Mon: 11 AM - 5 PM Tue - Fri: 10 AM - 5 PM Closed: Sat, Sun, & Hol
253-3588
253-5147
EXECUTIVE OFFICE Bldg. 410 Mon - Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
253-3424
HUMAN RESOURCES Bldg. 410 Mon - Fri: AM & 1-4 PM
253-5851
253-2288 046-896-2288 STARCH & STRIPES DRY CLEANERS/ TAILOR SHOP Bldg. 9500 253-4742 253-4728 Mon - Tue, Thu - Sat: 9 AM - 5:30 PM Closed: Wed, Sun, & Hol
253-4841
FINANCE Bldg. 410 Mon - Wed, Fri: 8 AM - 4:30 PM Thu: 8 AM - 2 PM
253-4723
SOFTBANK CELLULAR Bldg. 410 Mon - Sat: 10 AM - 6:30 PM Sun: 10 AM - 5:30 PM Holidays: Noon - 5:30 PM
EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT Bldg. 410 Rm. 202 Mon - Fri: 8-11 AM & 1-4 PM
LAUNDERETTE Bldg. 9510 Customer Service 253-6578 Open 24/7
IRONWORKS ATAGO Bldg. ATG200 Open 24/7 to authorized patrons with registered access cards
SERVICES + Bldg. 9500 Mon - Sat: 11 AM - 7 PM Closed: Sun & Hol
24-HOUR CAR WASH Bldg. 1350 Open 24/7 AMERICABLE Bldg. 410 24 Hour Tech Support Mon - Sat: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
RECREATION & LEISURE AQUATICS Bldg. 1010 Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM
253-6188
253-4939
MCAS IWAKUNI
SHOPPING & SERVICES
253-3336
253-3030 8-11:30
253-5325
253-4758
SCHOOL AGE CARE (SAC) Bldg. 9540 Mon - Fri: 6 AM - 6 PM Closed: Sat, Sun, & Hol SCHOOL LIAISON Bldg. 9540
253-4769
253-3691
SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION & RESPONSE (SAPR) 24-Hour Helpline 080-5865-3566 SMP HORNET’S NEST Bldg. 1347 Mon - Thu: 4 AM - Midnight Fri: 4 AM -3 AM Sat: 8 AM - 3 AM Sun: 8 AM - Midnight
253-3585
SUBSTANCE ABUSE & PREVENTION Bldg. 411 Rm. 219 253-5260 TEEN CENTER Bldg. 410 Fri: 5:30-10 PM Sat: 12:30-9:30 PM Closed: Sun-Thu
253-5368
TRANSITION ASSISTANCE Bldg. 411 Rm. 125 Mon - Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
253-7183
TEMPORARY LODGING FACILITY (TLF) Inns of the Corps at Torii Pines Town Center Open 24/7 253-3221
VETERANS AFFAIRS Bldg. 411 Rm. 127 By Appointment
253-6284
TYPHOON MOTORS AUTO SERVICE Bldg. 1350 253-4385 Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 6 PM Sat: 8 AM - 4:30 PM Closed: Sun & Hol
WOMEN, INFANTS & CHILDREN (WIC) Bldg. 625, 3rd Fl. 253-4928
MARINE & FAMILY
YOUTH CENTER Bldg. 9556 253-5072/4803 Mon, Wed - Fri: 2:30-5 PM Tue: 1:30-5 PM Closed: Sat, Sun, & Hol No School Days: 10 AM - 5 PM
STATION
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (Prevention, Education, Outreach & Intervention) Bldg. 411 Rm. 219 253-5043 EMERGENCY On-Base DSN Mon - Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Off-Base Cell/ CAREER RESOURCES Japanese Response Bldg. 411 Rm. 101 253-6439 Station Emergency Mon - Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Response
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CDC) 253-4782 Bldg. 635, 636, & 637 Mon - Fri: 6 AM - 6 PM
253-5584/253-7353
AFN Bldg. 370 AIR TERMINAL Bldg. 727
911/119 119 0827-21-7700 253-5661
253-5509 COMMUNITY COUNSELING PROGRAM (CCP) BANKS Bldg. 411 Rm. 201 253-6553 253-5641 Community Bank 253-4777 CULTURAL ADAPTATION PROGRAM Navy Federal 253-4797 Bldg. 411 Rm. 101 253-6165 MARINE CORPS EXCHANGE (MCX) BRANCH HEALTH CLINIC Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM Military Clothing Sales, Sight & Sound) Secure Message www.RelayHealth.com Bldg. 445 253-5641 EDUCATION OFFICE Doctor Advice Line 255-8100 Daily: 10 AM - 8 PM Bldg. 411 Rm. 127 253-3855 Medical Appointments 255-8000 Cash Cage 253-2418 Mon - Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Dental Appointments 255-8500 Mon - Fri: 10 AM - 6 PM Medication Refills 046-816-4689 EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY Pharmacy 255-8280 MARINE MART - ATAGO MEMBER PROGRAM (EFMP) Marine Med Home 255-8350 Bldg. ATG200 253 -6623 Bldg. 636/637 253-5601 Daily: 10 AM - 1 PM & 2-6 PM CHAPLAIN FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM (FAP) Station Chapel 253-3371 MARINE MART - NORTHSIDE Bldg. 411 Rm. 219 253-4526 Duty Chaplain 080-6612-9244 Bldg. 1345 253-4121 24-Hour Helpline 090-9978-1033 Daily: 6 AM - 10 PM COMMISSARY FAMILY MEMBER EMPLOYMENT Bldg. 450 253-5586 MCCS MOTOR POOL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Bldg. 1350 253-3698 Bldg. 411 Rm .125 253-6352 HOUSING Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 4:30 PM Mon - Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Bldg. 200 253-5541 Kintai Inn 253-3181 MCX24 MICRO MART - BHC INFORMATION REFERRAL & BOQ 253-4908 Bldg. 111, 3rd Fl. RELOCATION SERVICES Self Help 253-3528 Open 24/7 Bldg. 411 Rm. 101 253-6161 Trouble Desk 253-3131 Mon - Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM MCX24 MICRO MART - TLF IPAC Bldg. 9500 LIBRARY Information 253-4529 Open 24/7 Bldg. 411, 3F 253-3078 Mon - Wed: 8:30 AM - 6 PM MC PERRY SCHOOLS (DODEA) MILITARY AUTO SALES MC Perry Elementary 253-3327 Bldg. 446 253-3568 Thu: 10 AM - 5 PM Fri: 8:30 AM - 8 PM MC Perry High School 253-5448 Tue - Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM Sat, Sun, & Hol: 9:30 AM - 5 PM Iwakuni Elementary 253-3164 Sun: 11 AM - 5 PM Iwakuni Middle School 253-6382 Closed: Mon MARINE CORPS FAMILY TEAM BUILDING (MCFTB) PMO NORTH SIDE GAS STATION 253-3542 Desk Sergeant 253-3303 Bldg. 1351 253-4517 Bldg. 411, Rm. 101 Mon - Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM SJA Daily: 6 AM - 8 PM 253-5591 NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY PLAGE BEAUTY SALON 253-5311 RED CROSS Bldg. 9510 253-4708 Bldg. 625 Bldg. 625 Mon - Wed & Fri - Sun: NEW PARENT SUPPORT 253-4525 9 AM - 7 PM PROGRAM (NPSP) Closed: Thu & Hol Bldg. 411 Rm. 219 253-4526 VETERINARIAN Bldg. 1009 253-6471 PREVIEW MAGAZINE PERSONAL FINANCIAL Marketing Dept MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Bldg. 410 253-5715 Bldg. 411 Rm. 101 253-6439 Digital Media 253-3128 Mon - Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Advertising 253-4169 (日本語) 0827-79-4169 Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 4:30 PM MAIN SIDE GAS STATION Bldg. 172 Daily: 6 AM - 8 PM
P R E V I E W M A G A Z I N E | F I N D U S O N FA C E B O O K : M C C S I WA K U N I
SEPTEMBER 25 REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 1 // OPEN TO ALL BASE PERSONNEL
STANDARD
$5
LED GLASSES GLOW NECKLACE GLOW BRACELETS
PREMIUM
$15
STANDARD PACKAGE COMPLETION PATCH
COMPETITIVE EVENTS 253-7332
SCAN TO REGISTER
SEPtember 1-30
Remember in September A vir t u a l mem or ial 9.1 1 K R un
$10 Scan to RegisteR
Regis tration S tarts
SEP 1 AT NOON
Op e n t o a l l b a s e p e rs onne l
L im ited s pots ava il a b l e
Competitive Events 253-7332