MAIL: 374 FSS/FSK • UNIT 5119, BLDG 1295 • APO, AP 96328-5119
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HORIZONS is published for United States Military and Department of Defense personnel and their family members living in or assigned to the Kanto Plain (Japan) region and Japanese Nationals and their families assigned to Yokota Air Base, Japan. Horizons is the official magazine of the 374th Force Support Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan. Opinions expressed in Horizons do not necessarily represent those of the 374th Airlift Wing or the United States Air Force. No Federal endorsement of advertisers or sponsors is intended. All facility programs, event hours, and dates are subject to change.
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ENTERTAINMENT & DINING
OFFICERS’ CLUB
225-8526 • Bldg. 31
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SEAFOOD NIGHT
Wed • 10 Jul • 5–9 p.m.
Chico’s Chop House
Reservations Recommended
Select from a menu of your seafood favorites and enjoy clam chowder, snow crab, and more! Show proof of membership and receive 15% off!
BUTCHER’S CHOICE
Wed • 17 Jul • 5–9 p.m.
Chico’s Chop House
Reservations Recommended
Featuring a choice of lobster, seafood, pork chops, and steaks as well as a salad bar and a delicious buffet of sides and assorted desserts. The buffet is free for members and $5 for nonmembers with a $10 minimum purchase. Show proof of membership and receive 15% off!
ENLISTED CLUB
227-8820 • Bldg. 2066
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The Enlisted Club is closed until further notice due to renovations. Please visit Yokota374FSS.com for updates. Thank you!
ALL RANKS
All events listed below may only be attended by enlisted and officer club members and their families.
STATE ADMISSION DINNER
Wed• 3 July • 5–9 p.m.
Chico’s Chop House
New York, Idaho, and Wyoming diver’s license holders receive a free dinner up to a $10 value.
RETIREE APPRECIATION DAY
Fri • 26 Jul • 5–9 p.m.
Chico’s Chop House
Retirees receive a 50% discount with the purchase of an entree. You must show proof of your retiree ID card and club membership.
QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP
BINGO NIGHT
Wed • 31 Jul • 5–7 p.m.
Officers’ Club • All Ages $15 Ages 13 & Up, $10 Ages 3–12
Come for bingo, stay for the buffet and prizes!
ENLISTED CLUB
All events listed below may only be attended by enlisted personnel and their families.
FRIDAY SOCIAL HOUR
Fridays • 5–7 p.m.
Free • Adults Only
OFFICERS’ CLUB
All events listed below may only be attended by officer personnel and their families.
FRIDAY SOCIAL HOUR
Fridays • 5–7 p.m.
Free • Adults Only
LAST FRIDAY SOCIAL HOUR
Last Friday of the Month • 5–7 p.m.
Free • Adults Only
Join the Officers’ Club for a special social hour. Cheers to the end of the work week with a variety of hors d’oeuvres, craving stations, and the chance to win a prize from either a weekly drawing, progressive jackpot, or monthly prizes.
“Take advantage of all the opportunities the Air Force provides to accomplish your goals. Always stay positive and don’t let negativity weigh you down.” –SSgt Maule
If you’ve been to the M&FRC on base, you’ve probably been helped by SSgt Jeisha Maule.
The M&FRC serves all single and married service members as well as eligible family members, and civilians.
SSgt Maule supports their mission by coordinating and connecting people with the information, resources, and services they need.
That’s why she loves her job. “I have always been passionate about helping people,” she says. “I really feel like I can make a difference with the work I do.”
When asked about a particular instance during her career that stands out, SSgt Maule recalled a time when a new Airman was coming into the unit during the weekend. “He was brand new not only to Yokota but also to the Air Force and didn’t have a meal card. Because he was coming in on a Saturday, he wouldn’t be able to get one until Monday. That’s not the first impression or experience we want young Airmen to have, especially overseas. I coordinated with my team and made sure he had his meal card when he arrived. Things like that, even if they’re small, make a difference. That way they know someone cares.”
Gloria Bun, the M&FRC’s Community Readiness Consultant, confirms: “SSgt Maule was selected [for the FSS Spotlight] because she
Mission Possible: SSgt Maule Shines at the M&FRC
provides excellent customer service, supporting our military members, their families, and civilians with superb care! She is extremely organized, caring, and supports our various programs with her many skills and talents.”
There is no standard story or circumstance that leads civilians to become Airmen, and SSgt Maule is no exception to that uniqueness. Before joining, she was a military spouse born and raised in Puerto Rico. At her husband’s first duty station, Alaska, she took advantage of her time indoors to get her B.A. in Human Resources. Even still, finding a job proved tough. “It was difficult. Being a spouse presents a lot of challenges when you’re looking for a job—no matter how qualified and educated you are.” Just after she turned 30, she decided to join the Air Force herself. “My husband and family have been very supportive and are the reason I’ve been able to make the most of my career in the Air Force so far.”
Her passion for excellence and helping others is something she has passed down to her children and is evident. Her eldest daughter, Maja Maule, just graduated from Yokota High School and will be attending Jacksonville University in the fall, majoring in psychology.
SSgt Maule hopes to continue to make a positive impact on the Yokota community and the Air Force.
Maja Maule, SSgt Maule’s daughter, recently graduated from Yokota High School.
YOSHIDA FIRE FESTIVAL
Celebrated for over 500 years, the Yoshida Fire Festival, or “Yoshida no Himatsuri,” is held annually on August 26th to please the goddess of Mt. Fuji and to prevent the volcano from erupting for another year. The festival also serves as the closing ceremony for Mt. Fuji’s climbing season.
For this lively festival, the entire community comes out to watch the burning of large taimatsu torches and the parade of two large omikoshi, or portable shrines, through the streets. The Fire Festival is one of Fuji-Yoshida’s most prized cultural possessions, and this year’s festival promises to live up to its reputation.
COST BY AGE GROUP: $30 (4 & Up)
$30 (3 & Under if a seat is needed)
12 p.m.
2:30–9:30 p.m.
11:30 p.m.
MAHI-MAHI FISHING
Let your cares float away as you reel in your dinner! Head out to the depths of the ocean in search of Mahi-Mahi with ODR.
Climb into the saddle at Tama Hills. Enjoy a relaxing trail ride or improve your riding skills with a lesson. Pony rides are available for younger children. Please call Tama Recreation for more details.
APEX EVENT CENTER
$80 1st Day/$40 Additional Days
The Apex Event Center is the perfect place for your next event! Featuring 72 seats, a projector, and an industrial kitchen, the Apex is the pinnacle of Tama’s facilities. Whether you’re hosting a conference or planning a wedding, consider the Apex for all your venue needs. For more information, please contact Tama Hills.
Cabin BBQ To-Go
9oz Grilled Chicken Breast–$16
BBQ Pork Half-Slab Ribs–$25
Eating BBQ in the cabins has never been so easy! Allow Kiji Dining to do all the cooking for you so you have more time to relax. Call in your order before 4 p.m. and we’ll have it ready for you to pick up at Tama Lodge between 5–8 p.m. Meals include three sides.
Tama Beer Garden
Fri-Sun • 5 Jul–1 Sep • 4–8 p.m.
Enjoy our craft beers and food specials outside on the patio during the hot summer nights.
National Culinary Month:
Sous–Chef
Laura Mayumi Ohno
July is National Culinary Month, a time to celebrate the artistry and dedication of chefs and sous chefs. It’s a profession unlike any other, and though the results are ephemeral, the impression a well-cooked meal leaves is eternal. Cooking, as with any creative pursuit, is just as much, and some might argue more so, about following your passion than a recipe.
For Laura Mayumi Ohno, the Officers’ Club’s new souschef or “foreman,” cooking has always been an act of self expression and a way to explore her identity. Born in Uruguay, Ohno originally studied architecture in college. A job at the university cafeteria changed all that. While her journey to Japan was filled with long hours and hard work, she enjoyed every minute. Though she does not have any formal culinary training, she has worked at the U.S. Embassy in Japan, the Tokyo American Club, and is now employed by the Officers’ Club at Yokota Air Base.
Ohno seamlessly blends international influences to create flavors that are uniquely her own. One of her favorite foods to experiment with is rice. “Rice is so versatile and underestimated—that’s why I enjoy cooking with it so much,” Ohno says.
When she’s not in the kitchen, Ohno enjoys traveling and often visits her husband’s family in Spain. She encourages everyone to explore all of the excellent food that Japan has to offer, “...but of course, you should also come and try out the menu at the Officers’ Club!” she says. Ohno looks forward to bringing her experience and her flair to the Yokota community.
“ Rice is so versatile and underestimated — that’s why I enjoy cooking with it so much. ”
LIFE & LEISURE
MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS CENTER (M&FRC)
225-8725/042-507-6548 • Bldg. 535
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To register for classes, courses, events, and workshops, please contact the M&FRC.
Survival Japanese Course (July Start)
Enrollment: 3 Jun–17 Jul
Lessons: Tuesdays • 18 Jul–29 Aug • 11–11:45 a.m.
Take a six-week course and master the basics of survival Japanese, then receive a certificate at the end! Participants must register in advance and complete the entire course. Feel free to bring your lunch.
PERSONAL & WORK LIFE
SPONSORSHIP TRAINING
Fri • 12 Jul • 9–10 a.m.
PCS season is upon us! Are you interested in volunteering to help your unit and incoming personnel ease the stress of PCS transition and ultimately boost morale? Become a sponsor! Being an amazing sponsor can make a huge impact. This training will provide you with the tools and resources you need. Give us a call at 225-8725 for more information!
HEART LINK ON THE ROAD
Mon • 29 Jul • 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Spouses, we want you to get plugged into the Yokota community! Hop on the bus and explore the base, meet key community members, and enjoy lunch!
We’ll make stops at:
Medical Group, Child Development Center, Yokota Spouses Club Thrift Store and more! Bring some yen for lunch at the Japanese DEFAC.
Join our conversational speaking-based language class/luncheon learn! JASDF members are available to practice phrases with you. Any language levels are welcome! Registration is required.
*Class
** Luncheon Learn
TRAIN ORIENTATION
Fri • 19 July • 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Get more comfortable with the train! We’ll ride multiple trains and walk 3+ miles, rain or shine. Please wear walking/hiking shoes, bring at least ¥1,000 for the train and more for lunch and shopping in Tachikawa! Attending “Fussa Exploration” is recommended prior to this. Space is limited. Registration is required.
UNITE
Strengthening unit cohesion through programs and events. Need Ideas for your UNITE event?
ARTS & CRAFTS
Capture the beauty of the natural world and build unit cohesion.
TOMODACHI LANES
Make some spare time to connect as a unit with two hours of unlimited bowling.
YOKOTA GOLF CENTER
Choose from a variety of packages and tee up for a terrific time.
TAMA HILLS GOLF COURSE & TAMA HILLS RECREATION CENTER
From paintball to golf, there's something for everyone at Tama Hills.
YUJO COMMUNITY CENTER & TAIYO COMMUNITY CENTER
Whether you want to paint or play ping pong, the community centers are a great go-to place to host your next cohesion event.
OUTDOOR RECREATION & ITT
Experience the great outdoors and explore Japan with the fantastic options offered by ODR and TT.
E'CLUB & O'CLUB
Sing your heart out with our karaoke package or test your knowledge with trivia while you bond as a unit.
Need more info? Scan here: 374fss.fsbu.uniteprogram@us.af.mi DSN: 225-1430/1435
AUTO HOBBY SHOP
225-7623 • Bldg. 4086
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A/C SERVICE STATION–THE ONLY ONE ON YOKOTA!
Make sure your car’s air conditioning can beat the heat this summer with a check-up from Auto Hobby!
A/C System Check for R-134a System
• $30 for Single A/C
• $45 for Dual A/C
Included:
• Evacuate Refrigerant
• Flush A/C System
• Refill Refrigerant
• Leak Detector Fluorescent Dye
*Material Cost (A/C refrigerant, leak detector dye) is not included. Call 225-7623 for details.
WINDOW TINTING SERVICE
Starting at $125
Include: Materials & Labor
Stop by the Auto Hobby Shop and take a look at their window tint samples on display. Choose between anti-UV or infrared film. Then, pick a color tint: smoke, brown, metallic, or clear.
VEHICLE OPERATIONS
225-7720 • Bldg. 1290
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We engrave pet tags for $5!
For pet parents, having a 9–5 job is essential to support their furry family member’s lifestyle. While many would love to stay home and play all day, it is simply not possible. Enter the Pet Care Center.
One of the services they offer is daycare for your dog or cat. There are many great reasons to consider daycare for your pet. Here are just a few:
NO MORE LONG DAYS AT HOME ALONE
Let’s be honest, staying at home all day without your favorite human is no fun. Daycare provides pets the opportunity to get out of the house under the supervision of staff members.
SOCIALIZATION
Daycare offers a safe environment for dogs and cats to interact. No more long, lonely hours of sitting by the door waiting for you to come home.
EXERCISE
Running and playing are encouraged at daycare, helping your pet get the exercise they need. Especially if you work long hours and it’s extremely hot outside, daycare ensures your pet has a positive outlet for their energy—instead of destroying your house.
CONVINCED? CURIOUS? TO MAKE A RESERVATION OR FOR ADDITIONAL INQUIRIES, CONTACT THE PET CARE CENTER AT 225-8906.
ONE DOG $15, TWO DOGS $20 ONE CAT $10, TWO CATS $15
For further details on all FSS events, please refer to the directed Horizons sections listed above. All facility programs, event hours and dates are subject to change.
Our youth sports leagues wouldn’t be possible without dedicated volunteer coaches. One such coach is Oliver Barfield. He coaches soccer, basketball, and baseball. When asked what inspires him to volunteer, Coach Barfield replied with this:
“Youth Sports is so much more than just sports. The lessons learned build the character of our young men and women. I love being a part of the team that creates the environment for those lessons.”
Thank you, Coach Barfield and all the fantastic coaches! If interested in becoming a coach, please contact Youth Sports at 225-4199.
OLIVER BARFIELD
JULY CLASS SCHEDULE
ARTS & CRAFTS • 225-7837
CERAMICS/POTTERY
WHEEL THROWING CLASS
DATE TIME AGES COST
Thu • 11, 18, 255–6:30 p.m.18 & Up
INTRODUCTION TO CLAY FOR TEENS
$80/4 Sessions (Materials Included)
DATE TIME AGES COST
Fri • 12, 19, 263:30–4:30 p.m.11–15
CLAY PLAY A.M. CLASS
$60/4 Sessions (Materials Included)
DATE TIME AGES COST
Tue • 9, 16
Thu • 24, 31
Fri • 19, 26
10:30–11:30 a.m. 6–12
CLAY PLAY P.M. CLASS
$30/2 Sessions (Materials Included)
DATE TIME AGES COST
Tue • 23, 30
Wed • 10, 17
Thu • 11, 18
3:30–4:30 p.m.6–12
FAMILY CLAY CLASS
$30/2 Sessions (Materials Included)
DATE TIME AGES COST
Sat • 13 & 2010:30–11:30 a.m.All Ages
$30/Session (Materials Included)
Young children must be accompanied by a legal guardian or parents.
