LIFE & LEISURE

AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER (A&FRC)

225-8725 • Bldg. 535 /Yokota.AFRC1

CULTURAL COURSES

JAPANESE CUSTOMS & COURTESIES

Mon • 6 Dec • 1:30–3 p.m. Learn Japanese etiquette so you can feel more at ease exploring off base. Registration required.

TIPS FOR TEACHING ENGLISH

Mon • 13 Dec • 1:30–2:30 p.m. Ages 18 & Up Learn how to teach English to Japanese speakers. Registration required.

JAPANESE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS

Tue • 14 Dec • 9–10:30 a.m. Learn about seasonal Japanese holiday traditions.

JAPANESE COOKING CLASS

Tue • 28 Dec • 12–1:30 p.m. Learn how to make local Japanese recipes.

SURVIVAL JAPANESE

Tuesdays • 10:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m. Learn basic Japanese words and phrases to navigate on your own off base.

MILITARY WORKSHOPS

TAP TALK

Wed • 1 Dec • 7:30–8:30 a.m. Join A&FRC for free coffee and donuts while networking as you learn to navigate the civilian sector with other transitioning service members.

SPONSORSHIP TRAINING

Fri • 3 Dec • 9–10:30 a.m. Sponsoring a newcomer to Yokota Air Base? Learn essential tools to help newcomers successfully transition into the Yokota community. This workshop is open to all individuals stationed at Yokota. Newly appointed active duty sponsors must complete the eSAT online training prior to attending the Sponsorship Training Workshop. Registration is required. Call the A&FRC or email 374FSSFSFR@us.af.mil to register.

NEWCOMERS ORIENTATION

Wednesdays • 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Newcomers Orientation is a mandatory program for all active duty personnel new to Yokota. DoD civilians and spouses are highly encouraged to attend. Call the A&FRC or email 374FSSFSFR@us.af.mil to register. Call Pass & Registration at 225–8333 to register for the Thursday Driver’s Course.

PRE-DEPLOYMENT BRIEFING

Thursdays • 10–11 a.m. A mandatory briefing for those deploying or going TDY for more than 30 days. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend to learn about the different challenges they may experience and the resources available to ease deployment related stress. Registration is required.

REINTEGRATION BRIEFING

Thursdays • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. A mandatory briefing for those returning from deployment. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend to understand the five stages of reintegration and how to best cope with the new normal. Registration is required.

TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

In compliance with NDAA 19, all service members are required to complete initial counseling and pre-separation counseling no later then 365 days prior to the end of their contract. Come ready for the bird’s eye view of employment assistance, relocation entitlements, education resources, health care options and veteran’s benefits. Registration is required. Call the A&FRC or email 374FSSFSFR@us.af.mil.

PERSONAL & WORK LIFE EFMP SENSORY PLAY GROUP

Mon & Tue • 6 & 21 Dec • 9–10 a.m. Learn about resiliency as you create crafts with your child.

BUNDLES FOR BABIES

Tue • 7 Dec • 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Expecting a baby? Have a newborn? Learn about available resources and programs on base that can help support you and your growing family. Participants will receive a gift card for their precious bundles, compliments of the Air Force Aid Society. Registration is required. Call the A&FRC or email 374FSSFSFR@us.af.mil to register.

EFMP EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP

Mon • 13 Dec • 10–11 a.m. Come listen to the experts speak on various educational topics.

EFMP 101

Fri • 17 Dec • 10–11 a.m. An introduction to the EFMP program and what services are available to you and your family.

MOCK INTERVIEWS

Fri • 17 Dec • 9–11 a.m. Ace that interview by scheduling a practice one. Prepare by answering common interview questions and getting valued feedback that can help you land your dream job. To schedule a mock interview, call the A&FRC.

FEDERAL RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP

Mon • 20 Dec • 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Get tips and tricks for gaining federal employment through USAJobs and advice on resume writing. Registration required, to register call the A&FRC or email 374FSSFSFR@gmail.com

YOKOTA SINGLE PARENTS GROUP

Tue • 21 Dec • 12–1 p.m. It takes a village! Join our support system and gain information and network in the Yokota community. Kids of all ages are welcome. Call the A&FRC or email 374FSSFSFR@us.af.mil for more information or to register.

FINANCIAL READINESS

WEALTH BUILDING WEDNESDAY

Wednesdays • 2–3 p.m. Learn simple tips to secure a strong financial future. This class will cover Financial Readiness Touch point’s and teach saving and investing options to build wealth throughout your career. Call 225-8726 to register.

ONE-ON-ONE WITH PFR

Meet with our Professional Financial Readiness Manager to discuss budgeting, emergency funds, debt reduction strategies and investments. Call the A&FRC to schedule an appointment.

EDUCATION & TRAINING CENTER

225-7337 • Bldg. 316

MILITARY TA BRIEFING

Required for members using Tuition Assistance for the first time, and for members who received an Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC) notification that a refresher briefing is required. Pre-registration is required, to register or for questions email 374fss.fsde@us.af.mil.

MILITARY TESTING

Bldg. 316 • Room 232,233 & 239 Testing for AFCT/ AFOQT/ DLAB/ EDPT/ TAPAS/TBAS. Current testing information can be found at the Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC) under Education Center News.

CDC TESTING & AIR FORCE DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES

Bldg. 316 • Room 239 Contact your Unit Training Manager (UTM) for questions.

YOKOTA NATIONAL TEST CENTER

Bldg. 316 • Room 230 & 250 Testing for CLEP/ DSST/ No-Military Testing. To register or for questions email yoko-ntc-asia@umgc.edu. PROMOTION TESTING

Bldg. 316 • Room 232 & 233 Please contact your units Weighted Airmen Promotion System (WAPS) monitor for questions.

225-8988 • BLDG. 4304 /USAFYokotaFlightTrainingCenter/AeroClub

FLIGHT SAFETY MEETING

Sat • 4 Dec • 9 a.m. Spectrum Lounge, Enlisted Club Join us for a local general aviation flight safety discussion group.

REDBIRD FMX/CL FULL MOTION FLIGHT SIMULATOR

$95/ Hour Feel the sensation of flying without ever leaving the ground. Come try the Aero Club’s Redbird FMX full motion platform flight simulator. Strap yourself into the fully enclosed cockpit surrounded by wrap-around visuals, as you take the controls and fly in and out of Yokota or anywhere in the world. Experience the astonishing realism of the latest in advanced flight–simulator technology used to train pilots around the world. Reservations are recommended.

LIBRARY

225-7490 • Bldg. 617 AirForceLibraries.LibGuides.com/Yokota/Home /YokotaLibrary

AIRMAN GAME DAY

Sat • 4 & 18 Dec • 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Bored? Get out of the house or away from the dorms with Airman Game Day! Choose from various table top games to play or check them out to continue the fun at home.

CONSTRUCTION CHAOS CLUB

Tue • 7 Dec • 4–5 p.m. Recommended for Ages 8 & Up Join us in the library to explore the world of STEAM with Snap Circuits, K’Nex and much more!

ORIGAMI CLUB

Thu • 9 Dec • 4–5 p.m. Recommended for Ages 8 & Up Join us in the library to practice the art of paper folding. Create various designs and patterns. All skill levels welcomed.

T-SHIRT TUESDAY

Tue • 21 Dec • 10 a.m. Be one of the first 10 library customers to tell a library staff member at the front desk what your favorite book is and choose a free t-shirt. *

*Colors, slogans and sizes vary.

CHILDREN’S STORY TIME

Thu • 2, 9, 16 & 23 Dec • 10:30–11 a.m. Recommended for Ages 2–5 Join us for a weekly themed story time! Listen to all the fun and adventures books have to offer.

225-7837 • Bldg. 334 /YokotaArtsAndCraftsCenter

TAKASAKI & KARUIZAWA PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE

Sat • 11 Dec • 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m. $45 • Ages 17 & Up Travel around Gunma visiting tourist attractions made for photographing. Visit the Daruma Shrine, Stone Church and frozen waterfalls. Get the opportunity to shop, eat and explore.

VEHICLE OPERATIONS

225-7720 • Bldg. 1290