DINING

ENTERTAINMENT & DINING

ALL WELCOME MEMBERS ONLY

ENLISTED CLUB

227-8820 • Bldg. 2066 /YokotaClubs

DINING

MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION BREAKFAST TO-GO* Mon • 2 Nov • 6:30–9:30 a.m. Members: Free Nonmembers: $10 Ages 13 & Up, $4 Ages 6–12, Free for Ages 5 & Under *Charlie T’s will be closed for breakfast in support of this event.

BREAKFAST BUFFET Sundays • 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m. $13.75 Ages 13 & Up, $6.75 Ages 6–12, Free for Ages 5 & Under

OFFICERS’ CLUB

225-8526 • Bldg. 31 /YokotaClubs

DINING

PRIME RIB NIGHT Thu • 5 Nov • 5–9 p.m.* Chico’s Chop House 14-Ounce: $23 16-Ounce: $24 Reservations Recommended

*Or while supplies last.

BUTCHER’S CHOICE Thu • 12 Nov • 5–9 p.m. Chico’s Chop House Reservations Recommended

Scotch Tasting & Dinner Pairing

Fri • 20 Nov • 6–9 p.m. • Chico’s Chop House Members: $60; Nonmembers: $70 Food Only: $20 • Ages 20 & Up Sample different expressions of premium Scotch. Food pairings provided to compliment the unrivaled spirit.

EVENTS

KIDSTANCING CLUB THANKSGIVING Wed • 4 Nov • 4:30–6:30 p.m. Free Kids Club Pack Members: $5 for Kids Meal Nonmembers: $8 for Kids Meal

LUCKY 7 BINGO Sun • 1, 15 & 29 Nov • 5 p.m.*

BINGO Tuesdays • 7 p.m.* Sun • 8 & 22 Nov • 5 p.m.* *Cards go on sale one hour before the game begins.

EVENTS

OPEN MIC NIGHT Sat • 21 Nov • 6–10 p.m. Free • Adults Only Looking to perform? Call 225-8526 to sign up.

DARTS, DOMINOES & POOL Tuesdays • 5–10 p.m. Free • Adults Only

GAME NIGHT Wednesdays • 5–9 p.m. Free Entry Members: Free Pizza Nonmembers: $10 for Pizza Adults Only

TACOS N TRIVIA Thu • 5, 12 & 19 Nov • 6–8:30 p.m. Members: $5; Nonmembers: $10 Includes: Taco Bar* Adults Only

*Available from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

ALL RANKS

STATE ADMISSION DINNER Wed • 4 Nov • 5–9 p.m. Charlie T’s & Chico’s Chop House North Carolina, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Washington and Oklahoma driver’s license holders receive a free dinner up to a $10 value.

FAMILY MEMBERSHIP DINNER TO-GO* CHINESE Wed •18 Nov • 4–6 p.m. Officers’ Club • Free

*Chico’s will be closed from 5–6 p.m. in support of this event.

FAMILY MEMBERSHIP NIGHT TO-GO* AMERICAN Wed • 18 Nov • 5–7 p.m. Enlisted Club • Free

*Charlie T’s will be closed for dinner in support of this event.

ENLISTED CLUB

All events listed below may only be attended by enlisted personnel and their families.

FRIDAY SOCIAL HOUR Fridays • 4:30–6 p.m. Free • Adults Only Limited seating.

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 Join the Officer’s Club for hors d’oeuvres and

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CHARLIE T’S Blackened Salmon With Avocado Salsa $14 Dinner Flaky salmon topped with flavorful avocado salsa.

MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO Chorizo Bistro Wrap $7.50 Breakfast Chorizo, scrambled eggs and seasoned potatoes rolled into a flour tortilla. Served with a side of salsa.

ROUTE 16 BLT Sandwich $5 Lunch & Dinner A classic but a goodie. Bacon, lettuce and tomato on Texas toast.

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RICKENBACKER’S Gingerbread Latte Tall: $3.75 Grande: $4.25 Venti: $4.75 Breakfast & Lunch White chocolate and gingerbread syrup. Topped with a sprinkle of nutmeg and cinnamon.

THE WING PLACE Fried Mushrooms $9 Lunch & Dinner Mushrooms fried in light and fluffy batter. Served with creamy horseradish dip.

CHICO’S CHOP HOUSE Honey-Whiskey Glazed Chicken Sandwich $10 Lunch Grilled chicken breast with Chico’s signature honey-whiskey glaze on a brioche bun. Served with lettuce, red onion, tomato and additional honeywhiskey glaze on the side.

SUNRISE BAKERY Bacon French Bread $4.50 Breakfast & Lunch The only thing better than bacon is bacon and bread. Crispy bacon baked into doughy French bread.

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CHILI’S Alex’s Santa Fe Burger $13 Lunch & Dinner A half-pound patty, sliced avocado, pepper jack cheese, red onion, roasted jalapeño, tomato, pickles, cilantro and spicy Santa Fe sauce all piled together for a pure burger masterpiece.

FUJIYAMA SNOW RESORT YETI

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Ski the night away at this unique ski resort. Located on Mount Fuji’s Second Station, Fujiyama is one of only two ski resorts located on Japan’s most iconic mountain. It is also one of the first ski resorts to open in Japan making it a great first ski trip of the season. Beginners will appreciate the run’s unintimidating decline. Take a break from the slopes and visit the resort’s Town Area — a row of large but homey cabin-style buildings. Grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, gather with friends and family around the warm campfires or shop for snow gear and toys at the Town Area’s store. Need snow gear and equipment? Outdoor Recreation has you covered with all the equipment you’ll need available for rent including ski and snowboards, boots, helmets and snow apparel. Simply stop by their shop at least three business days prior to the trip to reserve your gear.

SAT • 5 DEC 3:30 P.M.–4 A.M. $70 AGES 18 & UP SIGN-UP: 5 NOV–1 DEC INCLUDES: TRANSIT & LIFT TICKET

SPORTS & RECREATION

OUTDOOR RECREATION

225-4552 • Bldg. 564

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NOVEMBER

FOREST ADVENTURE ROPES COURSE Sat • 7 Nov • 7 a.m.–3 p.m. $50 → $10 Ages 9 & Up Sign up by 3 Nov Includes: Transit, Play Fee & Safety Equipment

PARAGLIDING Sun • 8 Nov • 5:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. $120 → $25 Ages 13 & Up Sign up by 6 Nov Includes: Transit, Tandem Jump & Insurance All participants must weigh between 90 and 220 pounds.

CYCLING AT YAMANAKA LAKE Wed • 11 Nov • 11 a.m.–8 p.m. $30 → $10 Ages 13 & Up Sign up by 8 Nov Includes: Transit, Insurance & Guide

AUTUMN COLORED LEAVES

HIKING Sat • 21 Nov • 7 a.m.–3 p.m. $25 → $5 Ages 13 & Up Sign up by 17 Nov Includes: Transit & Guide

TROUT FISHING AT SHISHIDOME Sun • 22 Nov • 6 a.m.–5:30 p.m. $90 → $10 Ages 13 & Up, $60 → $5 Ages 7–12 Sign up by 19 Nov Includes: Transit, Fishing Rod & Reel, Lures, License & Lesson TOUR DE TAMA XLV Sat • 14 Nov • 7 a.m.–1 p.m. $45 Ages 13 & Up Free Kids Bike Course for Ages 7–12 Sign up by 10 Nov Includes: Entry Fee, Race Coordination & Lunch

CURLING & KARUIZAWA PRINCE SHOPPING PLAZA Thu • 26 Nov • 8 a.m.–6 p.m. $55 → $10 Ages 5 & Up Sign up by 17 Nov Includes: Transit & Play Fee

GO-KARTING AT AUTO PARADISE GOTEMBA Sat • 28 Nov • 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $90 → $10 Ages 18 & Up Sign up by 20 Nov Includes: Transit & Go-Karting Fees All participants must be 59 inches (150 centimeters) or taller.

RecOn discount for eligible participants.

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DECEMBER SKI/SB OVERNIGHT TRIPS

KARUIZAWA TWO-DAY TRIP Fri–Sat • 4–5 Dec Depart: 5 a.m., Return: 8 p.m. $175 Ages 13 & Up, $120 Ages 6-12 $15 Ages 5 & Under Sign up by 19 Nov Includes: Transit, Lodging & Breakfast

JOETSU KOKUSAI THREE-DAY TRIP Thu–Sat • 24–26 Dec Depart: 5 a.m., Return: 8 p.m. $420 Ages 13 & Up, $350 Ages 12 & Under Sign up by 17 Dec Includes: Transit, Lodging, Dinner, Breakfast & Three-Day Lift Ticket

SKI/SB DAYTRIPS

TWO TRIPS AVAILABLE!

GRANDECO Sat • 12 Dec • 4 a.m.–9 p.m. $85 All Ages Sign-Up: 12 Nov–8 Dec Includes: Transit & Lift Ticket

Sat • 19 Dec • 4 a.m.–9 p.m. $95 All Ages Sign-Up: 19 Nov–15 Dec Includes: Transit & Lift Ticket

THREE TRIPS AVAILABLE!

KAGURA Wed • 9 Dec • 4:45 a.m.–8 p.m. $90 All Ages Sign-Up: 9 Nov–6 Dec Includes: Transit

Wed • 16 Dec • 4:45 a.m.–8 p.m. $90 All Ages Sign-Up: 16 Nov–13 Dec Includes: Transit

Sat • 26 Dec • 4 a.m.–8 p.m. $55 All Ages Sign-Up: 26 Nov–22 Dec Includes: Transit

JANUARY SKI/SB OVERNIGHT TRIPS

JOETSU KOKUSAI TWO-DAY TRIP Thu–Fri • 7–8 Jan Depart: 5 a.m., Return: 8 p.m. $220 Ages 13 & Up, $180 Ages 12 & Under Sign-Up: 8 Nov–31 Dec Includes: Transit, Lodging, Dinner, Breakfast & Two-Day Lift Ticket

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Explore all upcoming trips at YokotaFSS.com/ODR.

All rental equipment must be reserved in advance. Family Walking & Samurai Experience in Takiyamaa

Wed • 23 Dec • 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. $15 Ages 6 & Up Sign-Up: 23 Nov–19 Dec Includes: Transit, Samurai Photo Shoot & Guide

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TAMA HILLS RECREATION AREA

Reservations/Lodging • 227-5230 Recreation • 227-5248

TAMATTACK PAINTBALL Sat • 7 Nov • 9 a.m.–3 p.m. • $5 Bring your own equipment or rent everything from our shop for just $10 more. Tama also schedules private games. Visit YokotaFSS.com/ Tama for more details.

TAMA HORSE STABLES Wed–Sun TRAIL RIDE $40/45 Min. • Ages 10 & Up LESSON $50/45 Min. • Ages 13 & Up KIDS LESSON $30/30 Min. • Ages 6–12 PONY RIDE $7/Two Laps • Ages 12 & Under Climb into the saddle at Tama Hills! Enjoy a relaxing trail ride or improve your riding skills with a lesson. Pony rides are also available for the little ones. To schedule a ride or for more information, call Tama Recreation.

GOLF

Tama Hills Golf Course • 042-374-2811 Yokota Golf Center • 225-8815 /TamaHillsGolfCourse

TAMA HILLS GOLF COURSE

TAMA HILLS 2020 FRIENDSHIP TOURNAMENT Sat • 7 Nov • 7 a.m. $25 Entry Fee Includes: Two Meals & Prizes* To receive the entry form and reserve your spot, call 224-3426 or email TamaHillsGolf@gmail.com. *Green and cart fees not included.

THANKSGIVING TOURNAMENT SALE Fri–Sun • 20–23 Nov Get 10% to 30% off select items at the Tama Hills Golf Course Pro Shop.

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YOKOTA GOLF CENTER

UNIT OR GROUP LESSONS Tama Hills offers customized PGA group lessons for your unit or group. Call Yokota Golf Center for more information.

Turkey Shoot Tourney

Sat • 21 Nov • 7 a.m. Tama Hills Golf Course $25 Entry Fee Includes: Breakfast, Awards Luncheon & Prizes If you’d rather be golfing this Thanksgiving, join Tama Hills for this scramble format tournament.

NATATORIUM 225-6133 • Bldg. 4338 /YokotaNatatorium

STAY FIT THIS WINTER! The Natatorium offers an indoor, 50-meter heated pool that is open year round. The Natatorium offers swim lessons, water aerobics and land classes such as ballet, hula, yoga and Zumba. They also provide martial arts classes including jiu jitsu, karate and taekwondo. For more information on all the services available, visit their Facebook page or YokotaFSS.com/Natatorium.

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YOKOTA’S MORTUARY IS A SMALL TEAM OF JUST FIVE EMPLOYEES WITH AN IMPORTANT MISSION.

Photo Clockwise from top-left: Mortuary Technician Ryuji Ohata, Mortuary Director Matthew Metschke, Mortuary Technician Kazuya Tamanaha, Mortuary Specialist Rei Kubota and Mortuary Specialist Mable Justice. The Yokota Mortuary serves not only the Yokota Air Base but also all the Air Force bases in Japan along with providing support for Indo-Pacific Command (IndoPACOM). They’ve assisted in sending fallen service members home to the States from countries all over the globe to include the Philippines, Thailand, Australia, Diego Garcia and even Antarctica. They serve more than just military too; their services are also open to Yokota’s retirees, dependents, general schedule (GS) employees and even contracted and nonappropriated fund (NAF) employees.

Photos from top to bottom: Mortuary Director Matthew Metschke looks over important documents. Mortuary Technician Rei Kubota preps the area and sets up necessary equipment. Mortuary Specialist Mable Justice wears personal protective equipment (PPE) for increase airflow. Mortuary Specialist Rei Kubota and Mortuary Technician Kazuya Tamanaha steam iron the American flag for presentation purposes.

The Yokota Mortuary team serves an average of 35 deceased members a year, and Mortuary Director Matthew Metschke emphasized that one case feels like 10 at Yokota due to the mortuary’s small size and unique location. On top of the typical funeral duties — such as ordering the casket and urn name tags, preparing the body and inventorying all personal effects — they keep in contact with the family and funeral home while in a different time zone and plan the deceased person’s flight back to the States all in just a couple of weeks. They must also abide by local laws and work with Japanese businesses for supplies and additional services. That’s where the mortuary’s Japanese nationals play a pivotal role. Along with providing their expertise within the field of embalming, Yokota Mortuary’s Japanese nationals, Rei Kubota, Ryuji Ohata and Kazuya Tamanaha also provide translation services and work to build relationships with the local Japanese businesses. The job requires perfectionism as Metschke explained, “If that uniform is wrong or the name is spelt wrong, that can make a whole world of a difference if we did our job well or not.” But he quickly added that they have fortunately never made such a simple but costly mistake. “There’s no room for error, but we’re perfectionists,” Metschke proudly claimed.

At face value, it may seem like a strange job to be proud of, but all of Yokota Mortuary’s employees see their job as a calling. Ohata discovered his calling at his grandmother’s funeral. He was amazed and appreciative of how beautiful his grandmother looked thanks to the embalmer’s work and decided he wanted to serve families the way the embalmer at his grandmother’s funeral had helped his family. Metschke found his calling in a less profound fashion. Metschke was introduced to his future career as a funeral director in a careers class his junior year of high school. When he told his family of his newfound dream job, they shook their heads in disapproval and convinced him to try teaching. He listened in the beginning only to find he hated it and dropped out of college. It was then that he finally decided to follow his passion and join the Army as a mortuary affairs specialist in 2000 — just six months before 9/11 where he was dispatched to the Pentagon for two weeks to help recover casualties. The mortuary team is aware that their job certainly isn’t glamorous, but they like to think that they’ve been called to do the work so that others don’t have to, and there’s no better team to do it than Yokota’s Mortuary. Metschke summarized it well when he concluded, “Ultimately the end goal is dignity, honor and respect for that service member. We wouldn’t have it any other way.”