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Kadena Base Bulletin, April 10
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In the bulletin this week at Kadena:
NOTICES
18th MDG closure
Mailing and receiving paintball or air soft guns
Troy University military personnel scholarships
2013 Air Force Marathon PACAF team nominations
Civil Air Patrol
Legal office extended hours
Kadena Tax Center is open
HVAC maintenance
Unaccompanied housing needs dorm leaders
Virtual Space A Roll Call program
2013 CCAF graduation ceremony registration
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship
AFN changing to single satellite frequency
STEM Week
Wing needs CAA, FTAC NCOIC
NCOA needs instructors
UPCOMING EVENTS
DoDEA Okinawa hosts spring registration drive
Holocaust observance 5k
1,2,3 magic parenting seminar
Bataan memorial march
Omega Psi Phi hosts informational seminar
Kadena AAHC general membership meeting
Airman & Family Readiness Center hosts Volunteer Recognition Ceremony
Avoid marrying a jerk / jerkette
NCO professional development seminar
2013 CCAF Graduation Emcee and National Anthem singing auditions
Team Kadena 5/6 meeting
Dodgeball tournament
Hazardous Waste Accumulation Point Manager's training class
18th OG warrior banquet
ACE monthly meeting
Dads 101
Kadena CGOC Golf Tournament
GPC training
KHS baseball team hosts Zumba Party
Kadena Gate 2 clean up
Okinawa District National History day/ needs volunteers
5K family fun run
IYLO clinic
Derby Day
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Bob Hope Primary School volunteers
Bob Hope Primary School Space Camp volunteers
Kadena Middle School
Academic Assistance Club

Youth Running Club coaches needed
Volunteer coaches needed for KHS track and field
Stearley Heights Elementary School
Stearley Heights Elementary School needs volunteers
STEM Fair needs volunteers
NOTICES
18th MDG closure
The 18th Medical Group will be closed for readiness training April 18 from noon to 5 p.m. The 18th MDG is closed for
readiness training the third Thursday of every month. Phone lines will be open to schedule appointments. Patients
with threats to life, limb or eyesight should call 911 and/or report to the emergency room at U.S. Naval Hospital
Okinawa on Camp Foster.
For more information, please contact Capt. Tyler Schuurmans at 630-4504.
Mailing and receiving paintball or air soft guns
Japanese customs restrict certain calibers of paintball and air soft guns. These guns are restricted to less than 3.5
J/cm2 strength. Any gun with a higher strength will be confiscated. Please ensure specifications are checked prior to
ordering and mailing the guns.
For more information, please contact Master Sgt. Amanda Snyder at 634-3244.
Troy University military personnel scholarships
Troy University has three new undergraduate scholarships designed to lessen the impact of nationwide cuts to the
military tuition assistance programs.
The three scholarships will discount undergraduate per-credit hour tuition to $250 for active-duty, Reserve and
National Guard students who would otherwise be eligible for military tuition assistance.
The scholarships are available to both full and part-time undergraduate students through the final term of the 2013-
2014 academic year, and apply to both in-classroom and online courses.
For more information, please contact the education office at 634-1500.
2013 Air Force Marathon PACAF team nominations
The Pacific Air Forces’ services will sponsor two female and two male runners to represent PACAF at the 2013 Air
Force Marathon Sept. 21 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
Interested individuals should submit an Air Force Form 303 (request for United States Air Force specialized sports
training) to installation fitness center director, Reeta Meana at narita.meana.5@us.af.mil. no later than April 17.
The AF Form 303 must be signed by the applicant’s supervisor and unit commander and is considered permissive
TDY.
For detailed information visit www.usafmarathon.com and for copy/instructions of AF Form 303, visit
http://www.usafsports.com/AllAFSports.htm.
For more information about Form 303, please call the Risner Fitness Center at 634-5128.
Civil Air Patrol
The McDaniel Training Center, Bldg. 3445, hosts an aviation demonstration, The Civil Air Patrol, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
every Thursday. This event is open to all Status of Forces Agreement members, cadets ages 12-19 and senior
members 19 or older. This is a great opportunity to get involved in the community and learn about aviation.
For more information, please contact Staff Sgt. Kyle Storako at 634-3348 or go to www.gocivilairpatrol.com.
Legal office extended hours
The legal office has extended hours every second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 4:30-7 p.m. for notaries
and powers of attorney. For faster service or to assure you have all the information required for a power of attorney,
please visit the Air Force Legal Assistance Website at https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil. You can also use the
website to provide feedback on your legal office experience.

For more information, please contact the legal office at 634-3300.
Kadena Tax Center is open
The Kadena Tax Center, Bldg. 1460, is open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for walk-in services, and
Saturday is by appointment only, for commanders, taxpayers with rental properties, home child care businesses and
Department of Defense Dependents School personnel. The tax center also offers a drop-off service. Bring tax
documents, bank info and any other forms needed to prepare the return and they will call when the return is ready for
pick up.
For more information, please contact Tech. Sgt. Alexius Tucker at 634-7418/7748 or email alexius.tucker@us.af.mil.
HVAC maintenance
Okinawa is on the brink of cooling season and the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron wants to let everyone know that to
keep their air conditioner working efficiently, remember to clean the filters if there is a small air conditioner in the work
space. If there is a central cooling type of system, clean the vents a minimum of once a month. 18th CES personnel
will handle the big maintenance of the systems and it is the occupants or building managers’ responsibility to clean
the dirt off of their own vents.
For more information, please contact Tech. Sgt. Richard Williams at 634-5513/2277.
Unaccompanied housing needs dorm leaders
Kadena’s unaccompanied housing is looking for highly motivated staff sergeants and technical sergeants to fill vacant
Airman dorm leader positions.
To apply, submit the following documents:
1. Release from current duty assignment, signed by commander
2. Copies of last three Enlisted Performance Reports
3. Copy of data verification brief
4. Physical training score sheet
5. Letters of recommendation
For more information regarding requirements or to apply, please contact unaccompanied housing customer service at
634-4016 or Tech. Sgt. Matthew Simpson at matthey.simpson.6@us.af.mil or Master Sgt. Stephen Hansen at
Stephen.hansen.3@us.af.mil.
Virtual Space A Roll Call program
The 733rd Air Mobility Squadron hosts the first-ever virtual Space Available Roll Call program. The program allows
individuals the option to virtually compete for Space A flights with their email. This new initiative is more convenient
for their customers and the 733rd AMS will be testing the program through July 31.
For more information, please contact the passenger terminal at 634-5806.
2013 CCAF graduation ceremony registration
The Team Kadena 2013 Community College of the Air Force Graduation ceremony is May 22. Graduates must
register for the ceremony as soon as possible.
To register for the ceremony, please email Master Sgt. Thomas Smith at thomas.smith.42@us.af.mil or Master Sgt.
Edward Vargas at edward.vargas.1@us.af.mil.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship
The Okinawa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is accepting applications for their annual
scholarship award program that recognizes Department of Defense Dependents Schools high school graduates who
plan to participate in a higher education program.
Applications are available through senior high school guidance counselors or by contacting a member of the Chapter.
All applications must be turned in to the senior high school guidance counselor by April 30 at 2:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact Sheryle Wilson Shealer, scholarship committee chairperson at 098-933-9707 or
email okinawadst@yahoo.com.
AFN changing to single satellite frequency
The American Forces Network is reducing the number of satellite transponder frequencies used to provide AFN
television and radio service in the Asia/Pacific region April 22. Customers using an AFN decoder and satellite dish,
including cable providers and U.S. consulates/embassies, must check their AFN decoder settings to ensure they are
on the correct satellite frequency to continue to receive AFN service.
If customers are not on the correct AFN satellite frequency, they will lose all AFN satellite radio and TV channels after
the change occurs. Customers may use the information posted on http://SatChange.myafn.net to identify the model of
their AFN decoder and the satellite frequency the AFN decoder currently is tuned to.
The website lists the correct frequency the AFN decoder needs to be set on and provides detailed instructions on
how to successfully change it via their decoder menu and settings.
For more information, please contact AFN at 645-7118.
STEM Week
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics week is April 22-25 at Ryukyu Middle School. It is a week of
hands-on fun for kids, adults and of learning about how much these types of activities can be fun and can increase
knowledge and interest.
For more information, please contact Glenda Hernandez email glenda.hernandez@pac.dodea.edu.
Wing needs CAA, FTAC NCOIC
The wing is looking for a master sergeant to serve as the career assistance advisor and a technical sergeant to serve
as the First Term Airmen Center NCO in charge. Volunteers must submit their application no later than April 19. The
selected individuals must be releasable to begin CAA duties on or around December 1 and for FTAC NCOIC on or
around July 1.
The McDaniel Center is responsible for the professional development of more than 5,000 Team Kadena Airmen
through programs like FTAC, Informed Decision, retention analysis, unit visits, and multiple other professional
enhancement seminars.
For more information on eligibility criteria and to obtain an application, please contact the McDaniel Center at 632-
7829 or 634-3337.
NCOA needs instructors
The Erwin Professional Military Education Center NCO Academy is currently hiring two individuals for NCOA
instructor positions.
If you are interested in this opportunity to help develop future AF leaders, please check the Assignment Management
System for more details, talk with your supervisor first, click the button, and submit your application to be an NCOA
PME Instructor.
There are some limitations on who can apply, individuals with SRB's are not eligible, must not already have an
assignment and members must be a technical sergeant with no line number for master sergeant and have completed
NCOA.
The Ad will run through April 28 in AMS and has a return no later than date of August. Those selected for the position
will be required to attend the July 24 through August 20 Enlisted PME Instructor Course at Maxwell Air Force Base,
AL. They must then report directly to the Erwin PME Center upon completion to start the training process.
Previous PME experience is highly desirable and may not require the need to attend EPMEIC.
For more information, please contact Senior Master Sgt. Chacon or Chief Master Sgt. Brown at 634-5475.
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 9-12
DoDEA Okinawa hosts spring registration drive

The spring registration drive is in the Ryukyu Middle School’s gymnasium and cafeteria April 9-12 from 8 a.m. to noon
for families with children who will attend Sure Start (Pre-kindergarten) through 12th grade for the 2013-2014 school
years. All students attending Department of Defense Education Activity Okinawa schools must re-register for the next
school year, and this process enables the district to project student enrollment and maintain current student
information. This year’s registration drive offers families with children in multiple schools to re-register, or to register
for the next school year, one place to do so. Student transportation officials and registrars from all 13 DoDEA schools
will be on hand to answer any questions and assist parents in completing the registration process.
Sponsors will be asked to revalidate current information including your current quarters address, telephone numbers
and emergency contacts. If your quarters have changed, bring your current on-base housing assignment letter or offbase
lease with a map to your house. Active-duty sponsors must bring a copy of extension orders if their orders will
expire before Aug. 30. Civilian sponsors must bring their current year certificate of employment letter to verify full-time
employment or renewal agreement travel orders.
Kindergarten registration will be available for children who will be age 5 by Sept. 1. New students will need sponsor’s
orders/extension or verification of employment, birth certificate or passport, immunization records, and a copy of
current housing assignment letter/off-base housing lease. Sure Start applications will also be available for students
who will be age 4 by Sept. 1.
For more information, please contact your school, the district office at 634-1204 or visit the Okinawa District website
at www.okinawa.pac.dodea.edu.
April 12
Holocaust observance 5k
A 5K run/walk at the Risner Fitness Center is April 12 at 6 a.m. Donations will be collected and profits will go toward
the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.
For more information, please contact 2nd Lt. Paulina Herrera 634-5947.
1,2,3 magic parenting seminar
The 1,2,3 magic parenting seminar is April 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bldg. 128. Participants will learn how to
discipline without arguing, control difficult behaviors, handle testing/manipulative behaviors, tactics to encourage
good behaviors and more.
For more information, please contact Valerie Seitz at 634-3361.
April 13
Bataan memorial march
The Bataan memorial march is April 13 at 7 a.m. at the Keystone Theater. Please come out and join the Kadena Top
3 as they take part in the Bataan Memorial march.
The Top 3 recommends participants bring appropriate clothing/shoes, Camelback or water bottle (water locations will
be located every 1.5-2 miles), a rucksack, and energy snacks.
For more information, please contact Senior Master Sgt. Watson at 634-5772 or email robby.watson@us.af.mil.
April 14
Omega Psi Phi hosts informational seminar
The Sigma Gamma Gamma chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will host an information session April 14 at 3
p.m. in the Schilling Community Center’s Bingata room. This session is for male individuals interested in pursuing
membership. Business attire is required, jacket, shirt and tie, along with paper and pen.
Please confirm your attendance no later than April 13 with Courtney Boss at 090-3793-4580 email
sigmagammagammabasileus@oppf.org. or visit the Okinawa Ques Facebook page.
April 15
Kadena AAHC general membership meeting
The African American Heritage Committee's general membership meeting is April 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in
the Officer's Club Skoshi room.
For more information, please contact Tech. Sgt. Natasha Taylor at 634-6229 or email natasha.taylor.4@us.af.mil.

Airman & Family Readiness Center hosts Volunteer Recognition Ceremony
The Airman & Family Readiness Center hosts the Volunteer Recognition Ceremony April 15 from 1:30-4 p.m. in the
Rocker NCO Club ballroom. This ceremony recognizes the volunteers of Kadena for their valuable support and
contributions. All volunteers are invited.
For more information, please contact Liezel Bambao at 634-3366.
April 16
Avoid marrying a jerk / jerkette
How to avoid marrying a jerk / jerkette is April 16 from 2-4 p.m. in Bldg. 128’s conference room. Now, more than ever,
individuals are facing stressors that impact their ability to form and maintain healthy, intimate relationships. Learn
ways of connecting with others to form healthy and nurturing attachments.
For more information, please contact Valerie Seitz at 634-3361.
April 15-17
NCO professional development seminar
The McDaniel Center, Bldg. 3445, is pleased to announce the next round of Professional Enlisted Developmental
Seminars in April. If supervisors know Airmen who would benefit from one of these seminars, get them registered
now.
The NCO professional enhancement seminar is April 15-17. This seminar is targeted for NCOs with three or more
years’ time-in-grade after ALS with no NCO academy projection and can hold up to 40 participants. To register, visit
https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/ASPs/Reg/RegisterSelect.aspFilter=OO-DP-PC-06&EventID=10964&GroupID=14621.
For more information, please contact Master Sgt. Geoff Robertson at 634-3337 or 632-7829.
April 18
2013 CCAF Graduation emcee and National Anthem singing auditions
Community College of the Air Force Graduation ceremony emcee auditions are at the Keystone Theater from 1-2
p.m. April 18, and Japanese and American National Anthem singer auditions are from 2-3 p.m. April 18.
For more information, please contact Master Sgt. Sharreen Taylor at sharreen.taylor@us.af.mil.
Team Kadena 5/6 meeting
The Team Kadena 5/6 meeting is April 18 from noon to1 p.m. in the Rocker NCO Club Kuba room. All Detachment
units, Army, Navy and Marines E5 and E6 are welcome to attend the meeting.
Please spread the word to your unit and fellow NCOs.
For more information, please contact Staff Sgt. Patricia Feaster-Kimmerle at 634-1809/090-1941-8510.
Dodgeball tournament
There will be a dodgeball tournament in the O’Conner Gym April 18 from 5-8 p.m. There will be 34 teams of five
players, and there is a $20 admission fee. The cut-off to register teams is April 12.
For more information, or to sign up please contact Tech. Sgt. Jones at 630-4650 or kristin.jones@us.af.mil, or Tech.
Sgt. Morisset at 634-1538 or shymeka.morisset@us.af.mil.
April 18
Hazardous Waste Accumulation Point Manager's training class
The hazardous Waste Accumulation Point Manager’s training class is April 18 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the
Environmental office, Bldg. 3621. Registration for the class begins at 8 a.m. Admission to the class for primary and
alternate accumulation point managers requires a copy of their current appointment letter. Unit environmental
coordinators also require a current appointment letter. Supervisors who are required to attend but are not active in the
management of the accumulation point and personnel taking the class for familiarization may attend without
documentation. A final exam concludes the class.
For more information, please contact Laddie Mumper at 634-2117.
April 19
18th OG hosts warrior banquet

The 18th Operations Group hosts a warrior banquet for all April 19 at 6 p.m. at Bldg. 762. Tickets are $25 per person,
or $15 for E4 and below. Tickets are on sale now until April 5 and can be purchased from any 18 OG squadrons.
For more information, please contact Capt. Sarah Clapp at 634-9008 or sarah.clapp@us.af.mil.
ACE monthly meeting
The Airmen Committed to Excellence monthly meeting is April 19 from 11 a.m. to noon in the Rocker NCO Club Kuba
room. Food and drinks will also be available during the meeting and there is no cost to attend. New faces are always
welcome.
For more information, please contact Airman 1st Class LeTrice-Autumn Tate at 634-7261.
Dads 101
Dads 101 is April 19 from 8 a.m. to noon at Bldg. 90. The class is interactive, taught by dads and will provide practical
knowledge about a dad’s role. Participants will learn what to expect during pregnancy, their role at the hospital and
their role as a dad.
For more information, please contact Valerie Seitz at 634-3361.
Kadena CGOC Golf Tournament
The Company Grade Officer's Council golf tournament is April 19 starting at 7 a.m. To participate in the tournament,
participants must make a team of four and sign up no later than April 17. The fee is $50 and will also cover the green
and a cart. For $10 extra, participants will get one mulligan, a throw, tee option, and six feet of string.
There is also a cash prize for first place and a gift certificate for second place!
For more information, please contact:
18th Operation Group - 1st Lt. Erin Wood at 634-8888.
18th Civil Engineer Group - 2nd Lt. Charles Frye at 634-5199.
18th Maintenance Group - Capt. Renee Charity at 634-5433.
18th Wing Staff Agency - 1st Lt. William Kiser at 634-1926.
18th Mission Support Group - 2nd Lt. Dayton Gilbreath at 634-4785.
18th Medical Group - Capt. Ramona Daugherty at 630-4140.
Partner Units - 1st Lt. Zachary Crampton at 634-8425.
GPC training
The 18th Contracting Squadron will be holding the Government Purchase Card training at the Erwin Professional
Military Education Center, Bldg. 716, second floor, Erwin Airman Leadership School auditorium April 19 from 8 a.m.
noon.
Reservation is required no later than April 17. Please visit our share point at:
https://kadena.eim.pacaf.af.mil/18WG/18MSG/18CONS/GPC/default.aspx.
For more information, please contact Yasuko Yonehara at 634-7724 or Izuru Ishikawa at 634-2293.
April 20
KHS baseball team hosts Zumba Party
The Kadena High School Baseball team hosts a Zumba Party fundraiser April 20 at Ryukyu Middle School’s
gymnasium. There will be two classes, 9-10 a.m. and 10:30-11:30 a.m. There is no sign up required.
For more information, please contact Debra Sego email rdsego@juno.com.
April 21
Kadena Gate 2 clean up

The next Gate 2 clean-up is at the benches behind Chili’s Too April 21 at 3 p.m. This event usually lasts about an
hour and supplies will be provided. The event will be cancelled if it is raining.
For more information, please contact Airman 1st Class Garcia Rosa at 634-3563 or email
eduardo.garcia_rosa.1@us.af.mil.
April 26
Okinawa District National History day
Okinawa District National History day is April 26 at the Foster Community Center on Camp Foster. They are in need
of volunteers for the following times:
7-10 a.m. Set up tables and chairs
8:15-11:15 a.m. Volunteers to judge
1-2 p.m. Tear down tables and chairs
For more information or to sign up, please contact Karen Luckenbaugh email karen.luckenbaugh@pac.dodea.edu.
April 27
5K family fun run
A 5K family fun run to benefit the Lester Middle School Booster Club is April 27 at 9 a.m. Everyone is invited and
registration begins at 9 a.m. and the run starts at 9:30 a.m. at Camp Lester middle school.
For more information, please contact Rashaun McDaniels at 645-7787 or email rashaun.mcdaniels@pac.dodea.edu.
IYLO clinic
An Island Youth Lacrosse Okinawa clinic will be April 27 at Kadena Outdoor Recreation. "Learning Lacrosse" is a
clinic designed to develop kids’ skills and interest in the sport of lacrosse.
The clinic is $20 for two hours of dedicated lessons and fun games that teach the fundamentals of the sport and
advanced skills for those kids who have played before for children 5 to 15 years of age. Gear will be provided.
Proceeds go to the non-profit IYLO effort to sustain the league and pay for storage and operating costs. This is the
second to last clinic before summer break.
For more information, please contact Ray Coleman, Shannon Kroemer and Ian Condon at
islandyouthlacrosse@gmail.com.
May 11
Derby Day
Derby Day is May 11. Drivers start your engines! Drivers and vendors may begin picking up packets at the Red Cross
office, Bldg. 6800.
For more information, please contact the Kadena American Red Cross at 634-1979.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Bob Hope Primary School volunteers
Bob Hope Primary School needs volunteers to help with reading, math and science groups Monday-Friday when
school is in session, traffic control Monday-Friday from 8:30-9 a.m. and 2:50-3:20 p.m., and lunch and playground
monitors Monday-Friday from 10:45 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.
For more information, please contact Luldes Giraud at 634-0093 or email luldes.giraud@pac.dodea.edu.
Bob Hope Primary School Space Camp volunteers
Bob Hope Primary School needs 150 Space Camp volunteers April 20 from noon to 5 p.m. Volunteers will cook hot
dogs, set up displays and help students learn about space.
For more information, please contact Hazel Specht email Hazel.Specht@pac.dodea.edu.
Kadena Middle School
Kadena Middle School needs volunteers and tutors to support the after-school homework club on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2-3 p.m. Tutors do not have to commit to all sessions, they may donate as much
time as they can spare.

For more information, please contact Angela Butler at 634-0217 or email angela.butler@pac.dodea.edu.
Academic Assistance Club
The Academic Assistance Club at Kadena Elementary School need tutors for 4th and 5th grade students in the
subjects of math, reading, language and special projects. Meetings are every Monday and Wednesday from 2:50-4
p.m. in the information center. The program ends May 15.
For more information, please contact Kelley Lynn-Pryor at 634-1550 or email Kelley.lynn-pryor@pac.dodea.edu.
Youth Running Club coaches needed
Kadena Youth Sports and Fitness is seeking volunteer coaches for their upcoming Ready, Set, Run Youth Running
Club. Volunteers are needed to assist with one practice a week. The season will be until May 25.
For more information, please contact Kadena Youth Sports and Fitness at 634-1384.
Volunteer coaches needed for KHS track and field
Kadena High School’s track and field team needs adult volunteer coaches for shot put and discus throwing events.
Practices are from 2:30-4 p.m. Volunteers are needed for several days per week, and experience is preferred.
For more information, or to volunteer please email Kevin.Taylor@pac.dodea.edu.
Stearley Heights Elementary School
Stearley Heights Elementary School needs 35 to 45 volunteers to help with a field day event April 19 from 7:30-11:30
a.m. at Stearley Heights Elementary School.
For more information, please contact Annabelle Tsuneyoshi email Annabelle.tsuneyoshi@pac.dodea.edu.
Stearley Heights Elementary School needs volunteers
Stearley Heights Elementary School needs volunteers for their Career Day May 10.
Volunteers must sign up no later than April 19 and lunch will be provided to presenters.
For more information, or to sign up please contact Christina Hilsman at 634-1068 or email
christina.hilsman@pac.dodea.edu.
STEM Fair needs volunteers
Ryukyu Middle School is in need of volunteer judges to support their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics) Fair April 24 from 7-10 a.m.
For more information or to sign up, please contact Mr. Alfredo Athie email alfredo.athie@pac.dodea.edu.
WHO (POC with
contact number)
KADENA BASE BULLETIN TEMPLATE
WHERE (Location) WHEN (Time) DATE (Day) WHAT (Volunteer,
Upcoming event,
Fundraiser, or notification)

Headline (What would you like the title of this event to be)
NO MORE THAN THREE SENTENCES DESCRIBING VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS, WHAT THE EVENT
OFFERS, AND CLOSURE/OPENINGS ( Repeat the who, where, when, the date, and what type of event in this
description)
EXAMPLES OF APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENTS
EVENTS
June 24 is the next Gate 2 Clean-up. Meeting location is the benches behind Chili’s Too at 3 p.m. This event usually
lasts about an hour and supplies are provided. If it is raining it will be cancelled.
VOLUNTEER
Airmen Committed to Excellence is looking for more ACE briefers to brief Wednesdays for the newcomers briefings at
the Schilling Community Center.
NOTICES
The 18th Wing Legal Office wants to make sure all members of Team Kadena have an updated will and have the
necessary powers of attorney. We do wills, by appointment, on Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. and powers of attorney, on a
walk-in basis, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Tuesdays from 10
a.m. to 1 p.m. To book an appointment or get more information, contact 634-3300.
TIPS FOR WRITING KADENA BASE BULLETIN
Do not capitalize all words in headline; only capitalize proper nouns and beginnings of sentences
Edited: Online test schedule disabled in AFAEMS
Do not use symbols
Edited: Road closure and detour
Ensure information is accurate
Edited: 18th Wing Chapel Protestant Program
For time list as: “begins at 8 a.m.”; two times listed: “from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.” or “from 1-6 p.m.” 12 a.m. is listed as
“midnight”; 12 p.m. is listed as “noon”
Dates: “5 JUL 2012”; “August 8 th ”; “Monday, June 4”
Edited: “July 5”; “Aug. 8”; “June 4”
Avoid military slang and informal jargon