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Kadena Base Bulletin, July 11
Posted 7/11/2012 Updated 7/11/2012
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by 18th Wing Public Affairs
7/11/2012 - KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, e-mail a completed bulletin form to: kadena.basebulletin@kadena.af.mil.
Announcements typically run for two weeks beginning two weeks prior to an event. Submissions must be received by 5 p.m. Monday to be included in the weekly bulletin e-mail sent on Wednesday. NO FEDERAL ENDORSEMENT OF PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS OR ACTIVITIES IS INTENDED.
In the bulletin this week at Kadena:
NOTICES
Base bulletin changes
18th MSG change of command rescheduled
Driver's education class registration briefing
Managing Your Anger seminar
Women's Empowerment Group
Women, Infants and Children overseas
Gate 5 closure
Medical clearance information for duty assignments
NAF Human Resources Office closure - July 13
Exchange mail drop box
Surveyors in yards
Schilling Presents: The Discover Okinawa Program
FMO and ADL personnel needed for Kadena unaccompanied housing
ACE looking for junior enlisted briefers
Kadena Honor Guard is accepting applications
UPCOMING EVENTS
McDaniel Center development seminars
Okinawa Combined Community information exchange
Commissioning briefing at the Kadena Education Center
ACE, JEA Forest Adventure trip
Kadena AAHC general membership meeting
Kadena 56 Club meeting
WIC breastfeeding workshop
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Chapel volunteers needed
ACE briefers wanted
Kadena Library storyteller needed
Soccer and volleyball coaches needed
Conversational English teachers needed
Hispanic Heritage Month council meeting
Deployed Spouses Dinner volunteers needed
NOTICES
Base bulletin changes
The deadline to submit content for the Kadena Base Bulletin has changed from Tuesdays 5 p.m. to Mondays 5 p.m. There is also a new bulletin submission template (see very bottom of this bulletin) to standardize submission content.
For more information, contact 18th Wing Public Affairs at 634-3813.
18th MSG change of command rescheduled
The Mission Support Group change of command is rescheduled to July 19, at 9 a.m., at the AWACS Hanger, building 3660. It's uniform of the day for attendees.
For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Terry Zannella at 634-3615.
Driver's education class registration briefing
Registration for summer (July through September 2012) first time driver's education classes has started. Registration is also available online. Classes are open to all Status of Forces Agreement-sponsored family members, ages 16 years of age and older. Students must be 16 years of age on or before the first day of class. Cost for the class is $275.
For a complete list of classes, details on how to register or answers to frequently asked questions, visit www.kadenaforcesupport.com/communitycenter or call 634-1387.
Managing Your Anger seminar
A two-hour anger management seminar is offered monthly. Join the Family Advocacy Center in learning to recognize what triggers anger and how to better manage reactions and responses to it. The seminar is open to all service members and Department of Defense Education Activity personnel.
For more information call 634-3361.
Women's Empowerment Group
Join the Family Advocacy Center on a bi-weekly journey to empower today's woman. The event is open to all.
For more information, call 634-3361.
Women, Infants and Children overseas
The Women, Infants and Children Overseas Program is a supplemental food and nutrition education program with four locations on Okinawa. This program serves pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children up to age 5. Please note that there are financial guidelines that must be met to participate in the WIC program.
For more information, call Kadena Air Base at 632-9427, Camp Foster at 645-9419, Camp Kinser at 637-4899 or Camp Courtney at 622-9424.
Gate 5 closure
Kadena's Gate 5 will be closed through Aug. 27.
Medical clearance information for duty assignments
Wondering what steps should be taken if a duty assignment ends up being an overseas assignment? The 18th Medical Group outlines the following steps for family member clearance:
Once notified of assignment, the active-duty Airmen with dependents complete AF Form 4380, Air Force Special Needs Screener, and take it to Outbound Assignments. The form can be obtained in e-pubs. This form is completed whether the family member is on the island or not. Annotate on the form if the family is not on the island or will not travel to the gaining base.
The following outlines the steps for Family Member Relocation Clearance process:
The active-duty Airmen with an overseas assignment or who are "Q-Coded" should start earlier on the clearance process. It starts at the 18th Medical Group/Tricare sections, where the clearance coordinator will brief the process and provide the package. Screenings are conducted Thursdays from 9-11 a.m.
For more information, e-mail EFMP-M@kadena.af.mil.
NAF Human Resources Office closure - July 13
The office will be closed July 13 for an official function. For updated information, "Like" Kadena Human Resources on Facebook.
For more information, contact Brianne Pera-Serrano at 634-2330.
Surveyors in yards
Until August 16, there will be survey crews walking through yards in the North Terrace, Terrace Heights and Washington Heights neighborhoods. The crews will have authorization letters. Please maintain control of pets while they work.
For more information, call Scott Higa at 632-0979.
Schilling Presents: The Discover Okinawa Program
Explore Okinawa from the land, sea and sky. There is something for everyone to include culture experiences, local entertainment, high adventure activities, festivals, and more, and it's all free. Trips are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Spots on trips are highly-coveted and limited, so don't wait. Stop by the Schilling Community Center to see what is available.
For more information, call 634-1387/634-0256.
FMO and ADL personnel needed for Kadena Unaccompanied Housing
Furnishing Management Office and Airmen Dorm Leader personnel are needed for Kadena Unaccompanied Housing. Three technical sergeants and four staff sergeants are needed to fill positions available for the ADL and FMO operations. Applicants must have nine months remaining on DEROS and not receiving payment from an approved SRB. Prior approval from losing commander is required before submitting package.
This is a two-year controlled tour. For more information, contact the unaccompanied housing customer service or FMO customer service desk at 634-4016/1625.
ACE looking for junior enlisted briefers
ACE is looking for junior enlisted members who would like brief on behalf of Airman Committed to Excellence July 12 from 9-11 a.m. at the Schilling Community Center.
Contact Airman 1st Class Ruben Lopez at ruben.lopez.14@us.af.mil or Senior Airman Daniel McCraw at daniel.mccraw@us.af.mil.
Kadena Honor Guard is accepting applications
The Kadena Honor Guard is accepting applications for their training flight class. The training period is two weeks long, from July 26 to Aug. 7, with a formal graduation ceremony being held Aug. 8. Applications are available on the Kadena Honor Guard SharePoint site. Anyone between the ranks of airmen basic to technical sergeant can apply.
Completed applications should be sent to the Kadena Honor Guard organization box or hand carried to T-flight orientation July 25 at 3 p.m. in building 3445.
UPCOMING EVENTS
July 12
Okinawa Combined Community information exchange
The next Okinawa Combined Community information exchange is July 12 from 9-11 a.m. at the Schilling Community Center on Kadena. The forum is open to all spouses. This is a great opportunity to get information clarified, dispel rumors and receive new information on just about everything you can imagine. If spouses have questions that can't be answered at the venue, there is great follow up with getting the requested information.
July 13
Commissioning briefing at the Kadena Education Center
Learn from start to finish about Air Force commissioning programs. The briefing will be held at the Kadena Education Center, July 13 at 1 p.m. at building 59, room 107.
For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Edmiston at stefan.edmiston@us.af.mil or 634-3348 or the Kadena Education customer service at 634-1500 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.
July 14
ACE, JEA Forest Adventure trip
Airmen Committed to Excellence and the Navy's Junior Enlisted Association will be hosting a Forest Adventure trip for all Airmen and Navy folks. The date is scheduled for July 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The bus is scheduled to leave at 10 a.m. and arrive back to the Schilling Center on Kadena at 6 p.m. The ticket price is $52.45 and it includes transportation. There are only 45 spots on the bus, so this will be a first-come, first-serve event.
For details on signing-up for this event, contact Airman 1st Class Lezette Orellana at lezette.orellana@us.af.mil.
July 18
Kadena AAHC general membership meeting
The Kadena African American Heritage Committee's general membership meeting will be held July 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Officer's Club, Skoshi Room. Interested members will be asked to support AAHC events and be actively involved in the planning stages. We have openings for secretary, special events chair and fundraising chair.
To find more out or be added to the AAHC distribution list, e-mail 1st Lt. Dana Loveless at dana.loveless.1@us.af.mil.
July 19
Kadena 56 Club meeting
The Kadena 56 Club will be holding their next meeting on July 19 from Noon to 1 p.m. in the NCO Rocker Club, Kuba Room. Grab your fellow NCOs or staff sergeant selects and come on over!
For more details, contact Tech. Sgt Ireneo Alfaro at 630-4520 or Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Puryear at 634-7771.
July 25
WIC Workshop
The Kadena Women, Infants, and Children program will be holding a breastfeeding workshop for pregnant women on July 25,from 10:30 -11:30 a.m. in Building 428, Room 129. This workshop will focus on the benefits of breastfeeding, increasing participants' knowledge of proper latch, answers to common problems, breastfeeding positions, and how to tell if baby is getting enough to eat. You do not need to be a WIC participant to attend this workshop.
You must RSVP by calling 632-6261 or emailing sarah.jensen.4.ctr@us.af.mil prior to July 24.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Chapel volunteers needed
Need something for a teenager to do that's constructive and benefits the community? The chapel is looking for volunteers between the ages of 14-18 to help with various programs from July through August.
For more information, contact Master Sgt. Tamesia Boone at 634-1288 or tamesia.boone@us.af.mil.
ACE briefers wanted
Airmen Committed to Excellence is looking for volunteers to brief Wednesdays for the Newcomers Orientation at the Schilling Community Center.
For details, contact Senior Airman McCraw at 630-4229.
Kadena Library storyteller needed
The Kadena Base Library is in need of a storyteller for children's programs immediately. Story time is once a week story to enhance their reading and learning skills. The program takes place in the children's room at the library, building 451.
Call 634-1502 for more details, or e-mail Thom Cummins at thompson.cummins@us.af.mil.
Soccer and volleyball coaches needed
Kadena Youth Sports and Fitness is looking for soccer and volleyball coaches for their upcoming season. Coaches are needed to coach youth teams ranging in age from five to 15. The season will run from September 4 to November 17.
E-mail 18fss.youthsports@us.af.mil or call 634-1384 for more information.
Conversational English Teachers needed
Konan High School is looking for volunteers to teach conversational English on Thursdays.
For more information, contact Mrs. DeTata at Jwldwd@aol.com or call 098-959-4081 or 090-6565-7103.
Hispanic Heritage Month council meeting
Interested personnel are needed to lead committees for the annual Hispanic Heritage Gala. The first meeting will be July 16 at 11 a.m. in the dental clinic conference room of building 626.
If interested, contact Staff Sgt. Eric Alexander eric.alexander.2@us.af.mil or call 630-4372 or 630-4092.
Deployed Spouses Dinner volunteers needed
It's time for this month's Deployed Spouse's Dinner and they are in need of volunteers to assist with childcare for the evening. The dinner will be held July 21 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Schilling Center. This is a great opportunity to show support for those who have family members currently deployed.
For more information, contact Senior Airman Danielle Pfarr at danielle.pfarr@kadena.af.mil. Free food will be provided for all volunteers. |
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