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DINING
ENTERTAINMENT & DINING
ALL WELCOME MEMBERS ONLY
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ENLISTED CLUB
227-8820 • Bldg. 2066 /YokotaClubs
DINING
SUNDAY BRUNCH Sundays • 10 a.m.–2 p.m $17 Ages 13 & Up, $8 Ages 6–12, Free for Ages 5 & Under Self-service is not available. Limited seating available. To-go service is available.
MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION BREAKFAST TO-GO Mon • 14 Sep • 6:30–9:30 a.m. Members: Free Nonmembers: $10 Ages 13 & Up, $4 Ages 6–12, Free for Ages 5 & Under
EVENTS
BINGO Tuesdays • 7 p.m.* Sun • 13 & 27 Sep • 5 p.m.* *Cards go on sale one hour before the game begins.
Lucky 7 Bingo
Sun • 6 & 20 Sep • 5 p.m.*
Enlisted Club *Cards go on sale one hour before the game begins.
OFFICERS’ CLUB
225-8526 • Bldg. 31 /YokotaClubs
DINING
PRIME RIB NIGHT Thu • 17 Sep • 5–9 p.m. Chico’s Chop House 14-Ounce: $23 16-Ounce: $24 Reservations Recommended
BUTCHER’S CHOICE Thu • 24 Sep • 5–9 p.m. Chico’s Chop House Reservations Recommended
EVENTS
OPEN MIC NIGHT Sat • 19 Sep • 6–10 p.m. Adults Only Looking to perform? Call the Officers’ Club to sign up.
GAME NIGHT Wednesdays • 5–9 p.m. Free Entry • Adults Only
TACOS N TRIVIA Thursdays • 6–8:30 p.m. $8 for Tacos* Free Entry • Adults Only *Available from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
ENLISTED CLUB MEMBERS
*Charlie T’s will be closed fo dinner in support of this event.
OFFICERS’ CLUB MEMBERS
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP DINNER TO-GO Wed • 30 Sep • 4–6 p.m. Free • Adults Only
FRIDAY SOCIAL HOUR Fridays • 5–7 p.m. Free • Adults Only Join the Officers’ Club for hors d’oeuvres, beverages and a progressive drawing. Must be present to win.
ALL RANKS
STATE ADMISSION DINNER Wed • 2 Sep • 5–9 p.m. Charlie T’s & Chico’s Chop House California driver’s license holders receive a free
HORIZONS MARCH 2020
PARAGLIDING
This adventure starts with a ride up a sit-down-style, surface ski lift. Instead of snowy slopes, a steep runway greets adventurers at the top of this mountain. Those brave enough to look behind them while on the lift and below them while on the platform will appreciate the vast views of the fields and mountains. Don’t get cold feet; you’re in good hands with certified, highly experienced paragliding pilots. Once paired with an instructor, strap into the harness and put on the provided helmet for an experience like no other. Upon instruction, walk onto the middle of the platform with the pilot, and face towards the mountain. Once the sail fills with air, the pilot will prompt you to turn around, run off the platform and soar into the air. The rest of the flight is pleasant as you fly high and take in the aerial views and nearby Mount Fuji. It’s the closest you’ll get to flying, and you may even find yourself craving more as you circle down towards the ground. For a smooth landing, use your feet to jog until the sail falls; a slightly more sudden drop requires riders to lift their legs out in front and plop down onto the ground. Those with a phobia of heights may want to skip out on this adventure. Prone to motion sickness? Plan ahead. All participants must weigh between 90 and 220 pounds.
HORIZONS SEPTEMBER 2020 SAT • 17 OCT 5:30 A.M.–5:30 P.M. $120 → $25 AGES 13 & UP SIGN UP BY 17 SEP
INCLUDES: TRANSIT, INSURANCE & TANDEM JUMP
SPORTS & RECREATION
OUTDOOR RECREATION
225-4552 • Bldg. 564
/YokotaOutdoorRec /Yokota.ODR
SEPTEMBER
STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING & KAYAKING AT LAKE MOTOSU Sat • 12 Sep • 7 a.m.–3 p.m. $40 Ages 13 & Up Sign up by 8 Sep Includes: Transit, Paddle Board/Kayak Equipment, Guide & Instruction
CANOEING AT ARIMA DAM Sun • 13 Sep • 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. $35 Ages 12 & Up Sign up by 11 Sep Includes: Transit, Equipment, Lesson & Guide All participants must be able to swim.
Canyoning
Sun • 20 Sep • 6 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $120 → $25 Ages 13 & Up Sign up by 12 Sep Includes: Transit, Equipment & Guide All participants must be able to swim and remain underwater for 20 seconds.
Indoor Skydiving
Sat • 26 Sep • 8 a.m.–2 p.m. $120 → $25 Ages 4 & Up Sign up by 19 Sep Includes: Transit & Two Dives
TWO TRIPS AVAILABLE!
Wed • 23 Sep • 3 a.m.–4 p.m. $190 → $25 Ages 16 & Up Sign up by 15 Sep Includes: Transit, Boat Charter, Equipment & Guide All participants must be able to cast lures and swim.
ROAD BIKING IN NAGANO Sat • 19 Sep • 6 a.m.–6 p.m. $50 Ages 20 & Up Sign up by 15 Sep Includes: Transit & Guide
TROUT FISHING AT SHISHIDOME Sun • 27 Sep • 6 a.m.–5:30 p.m. $90 → $25 Ages 7 & Up Sign up by 25 Sep Includes: Transit, Fishing Rod & Reel, Lures, License & Lesson
TWILIGHT HIKING AT MT. TAKAO Wed • 30 Sep • 2:30–9 p.m. $25 Ages 13 & Up Sign up by 26 Sep Includes: Transit & Guide
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TWO TRIPS AVAILABLE! Hiking to View Diamond Fuji
OCTOBER
DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING AT FUJITEN Sat • 3 Oct • 7 a.m.–3 p.m. $50 Ages 13 & Up Sign-Up: 3 Sep–2 Oct Includes: Transit, Lift Ticket, Play Fee & Guide
CANOEING AT ARIMA DAM Sun • 4 Oct • 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. $35 Ages 12 & Up Sign-Up: 4 Sep–2 Oct Includes: Transit, Equipment, Paddling Lesson & Guide All participants must be able to swim.
TROUT FISHING AT SHISHIDOME Sat • 10 Oct • 6 a.m.–5:30 p.m. $90 → $25 Ages 7 & Up Sign-Up: 10 Sep–6 Oct Includes: Transit, Fishing Rod & Reel, Lures, License & Lesson
TWO-DAY BACKPACKING TRIP ON MT. KINPO Sun–Mon • 11–12 Oct Depart: 6 a.m., Return: 4 p.m. $60 Ages 20 & Up Sign up by 4 Oct Includes: Transit, Tent Ground Fee, Tent & Pad Rental & Guide
RecOn discount for eligible participants.
Explore all upcoming trips at YokotaFSS.com/ODR.
All rental equipment must be reserved in advance.
TAMA HILLS RECREATION AREA
EVENTS
POP THE BALLOON ARCHERY Saturdays • 5–26 Sep • $5 Includes: Archery Equipment & Five Balloons This new twist on archery increases the fun factor for adults and kids.
TAMATTACK PAINTBALL Sat • 5 Sep • 9 a.m.–3 p.m. • $5 Bring your own equipment or rent everything for only $10 more. Tama also schedules private games. Visit YokotaFSS.com/Tama for more details.
SPECIALS
CONFERENCE SPECIALS Starting at $25 Includes: Room & Audio-Visual Equipment Plan your next conference at Tama! Food and beverage services are also available for an extra fee. For more information, call Tama Lodge to speak to Tama’s group reservations manager.
GOLF
Tama Hills Golf Course • 042-374-2811 Yokota Golf Center • 225-8815 /TamaHillsGolfCourse
TAMA HILLS GOLF COURSE UNIT EVENT FALL PRO SHOP SALE Host your next unit event at the Yokota Golf Center. Play a round on the par 3 golf course, Fri–Sun • 25–27 Sep Trackman simulator or driving range. Call Yokota Get 10% to 30% off select items. Golf Center for more information. YOKOTA GOLF CENTER GET GOLF READY LONG DRIVE & CLOSEST TO PIN The Yokota Golf Center offers hands-on group CONTESTS and private lessons for golfers of all levels from beginners to advanced. Call Yokota Golf Center 2–27 Sep • $5/Event for more information. Compete in either the Long Drive or Closest to Pin contest on the Trackman golf simulator for the chance to win! Prizes vary depending on competition group size. Call Yokota Golf Center for more information or to reserve your slot. Club Championship Tourney Sat–Sun • 26–27 Sep • 7 a.m. Tama Golf Course • $80 Includes: Four Meals & Prizes* Sign up before 23 September and get $10 off your entry fee. Call 224-3426 or email TamaHillsGolf@gmail.com to sign up.
*Green and cart fees not included.
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SAMURAI FITNESS CENTER (SFC) & ANNEX
CROSS COUNTRY COMPETITION ROUND ONE Fri • 11 Sep • 7 a.m. Yokota Golf Center • Free Ages 16 & Up Run individually or with a team on an outdoor course. Call or visit the Fitness Center Front Desk for more information.
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IS AN EMERGENCY EVACUATION LIKELY? PROBABLY NOT, BUT EMERGENCY EVACUATIONS CAN COME UNEXPECTEDLY (LIKE YOKOTA’S LAST EMERGENCY EVACUATION IN 2011 AFTER THE NOTORIOUS TOHOKU EARTHQUAKE) AND IT HELPS TO BE PREPARED JUST IN CASE.
THE EMERGENCY EVACUATION THREE-STEP PROCESS
ASSEMBLY
1. Your designated unit coordinator will inform you of your rally point location and give you a map.
2. Travel to the rally point with your family, pets, emergency evacuation program (EEP) packet and kit.
HAVE PETS?
Your pet will be looked after at all times (often by a vet) and will likely fly on the same plane as you. If your plane is too full, rest assured their NTS bracelet will prevent them from getting lost or separated from you for too long.
PET REGULATIONS
• Only cats and dogs can be evacuated. • Kennels must be airline approved and large enough for the animal to stand up, lie down and turn around. • You must have your pet’s medical records and your pet must be up to date on all vaccinations. • Tape 10-days worth of food and medications to the outside of the kennel.
For specific rules and regulations in guidance with DOS, please contact your unit warden. PROCESSING
1. An assigined coordinator or warden will look through your EEP folder to make sure everything is correctly and completely filled out. If your folder is not completed, you will be asked to get your folder corrected at another section of the facility.
2. Get your CAC or dependent ID card scanned for entrance into the noncombatant evacuation operation tracking system, or NTS. The NTS machine will print out a wristband for you to wear with a barcode that includes all of your important information.
3. Drop off your pets. They too will be registered into NTS and receive a bracelet that will be attached to their pet carrier.
4. Visit the helping agencies’ information booths and services that can help ease the evacuation process and transition. Helping agencies include the Legal Office, Finance Office, Medical Group, Red Cross and the Traffic Management Office (TMO). EVACUATION
1. Get escorted to the evacuation control center (ECC). There are two ECCs at Yokota: the Yokota Middle School and Taiyo Community Center.
2. Your bags will be tagged, inspected for contraband and transported to the baggage handling area.
3. You will be screened for contraband, processed through customs, given a situation brief and processed through NTS.
4. Travel to the States either by commercial plane, military plane or ship. The method of travel is determined by Department of State (DOS).
5. Arrive at the temporary safe haven in the States.
6. Visit more helping agencies upon arrival.
7. Be prepared for a possible layover of several days.
EMERGENCY EVACUATIONS ARE INITIATED BY DOS AND ARE TYPICALLY BROUGHT ABOUT BY
NATURAL DISASTERS
CIVIL DISORDER ARMED CONFLICT
WHO GETS TO LEAVE
During an emergency evacuation, nonessential Yokota residents and employees can travel back to the States for free. No one is forced to leave, but those who decide to stay lose their status of forces agreement (SOFA) and access to Yokota Air Base.
SPECIAL MEDICAL NEEDS
Those with special medical needs will be evacuated with the appropriate care. Evacuees with medical needs that require frequent care, pregnant women as far along as seven months and mothers with babies under six weeks of age will be evacuated through medical evacuation channels via the U.S. military medical authorities.
RELIABLE SOURCES FOR UP-TODATE INFORMATION DURING AN EMERGENCY EVACUATION:
• AFN Radio (Eagle 810) • Channel 20
/YokotaAirBase
FINAL THOUGHTS
• Keep your EEP folder up to date! • Yokota hosts at least one EEP exercise a year and encourages nonessential residents to participate. The exercises are a great way to see what the process will look like first hand and learn more about EEP. • Questions? Reach out to your designated emergency evacuation coordinator or warden. • In the event of an emergency evacuation, stay calm and patient. It can take over a week to get all nonessential evacuees out of the country, but rest assured that your safety is the Air Force’s top priority.
REQUIRED FORMS
• PASSPORT
• ID CARDS
• BIRTH CERTIFICATES
• NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATES/ GREEN CARDS (ONLY APPLICABLE TO NONU.S. CITIZENS) • ALIEN REGISTRATION CARDS (Only Applicable to Non-U.S. Citizens)
• MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES • VET RECORDS (Only Applicable to Those With Pets) • DD FORM 2461 (DoD Civilian Advance & Allotment)
• IMMUNIZATION RECORDS • POWER OF ATTORNEY (Only Applicable to Those With Family Members Under the Age of 18 That Must Travel Alone) • AF FORM 1670 (Value Property Record) • WILL(S)
• FINANCIAL RECORDS
• INSURANCE POLICIES
• TRICARE CARD • DD FORM 2208/2209 (Only Applicable to Those With Pets)
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES
• PHONE CARDS
• $100 CASH
• ¥10,000 YEN
• SPARE BOOK OF CHECKS • THREE DAYS OF SUPPLIES (Food, Clothing, etc.)
• REQUIRED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
• BLANKETS/SLEEPING BAGS • TOILETRIES
• FIRST AID KIT
• FLASHLIGHT
• EXTRA BATTERIES
• TRANSISTOR RADIO • AN EMERGENCY DELIVERY PACK (Only Applicable to Pregnant Women)
