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Kadena Base Bulletin, August 14To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, email 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 by5 p.m. Monday to be included in the weekly bulletin email sent on Wednesday. NO FEDERAL ENDORSEMENT OFPRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS OR ACTIVITIES IS INTENDED.In the bulletin this week at Kadena:NOTICES18th FSS facility closures18th Medical Group closure18th CS customer service center closureDouglas Blvd. roadworkHousing office hours of operation18th LRS/IPE hours of operationNew pre-marriage briefing timesSchilling Community Center hours of operation2012 Consumer Confidence Reports availableTroy University Term 1 registrationTrip to Chaing Mai, ThailandFree and reduced lunch programWIC overseas program seeks participantsCivil Air Patrol cadet squadronTax center noticePA UPAR programKadena HG detail requestsBuilding for America’s Bravest fundraiser run postponedMarriage links seminarPartnering with the military workshops2013 Air Force Ball ticketsKadena AB Officers' Christian Fellowship18th Wing Public Affairs announce official passport requirementsPriority mail expressUPCOMING EVENTS18th MXG change of commandKOSC hosts open houseODFYC soccer tryouts18th SFS book and school supply driveBone marrow drive18th MUNS hosts professional development seminarUniversity of Phoenix 10 year anniversaryMiss Hispanic Okinawa masquerade partyCombat runJoint private org bowl-a-thonZumba rave 2013 for breast cancer researchVOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESKadena family housing volunteersRed Cross needs volunteersKOSC needs vendorsKadena Youth Sports and Fitness needs soccer coachesMiss Hispanic Okinawa needs volunteersKadena Youth Sports & Fitness seeks volleyball coachesNOTICES18th FSS facility closures

18th Force Support Squadron facilities close Aug. 16 from noon to 4:30 p.m. for an official squadron function. Thefacilities include the military personnel, civilian personnel, manpower & organization, readiness, and installationpersonnel readiness offices, as well as the Airman and family readiness center.For more information, please contact Debra Martin-Robillard 632-7298.18th Medical Group closureThe 18th Medical Group closes for readiness training from noon to 5 p.m. on the third Thursday each month. Phonelines will be open to schedule appointments. Patients with threats to life, limb, or eyesight should call 911 or 098-934-5911 and/or report to the emergency room at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa on Camp Foster.For more information, please contact Capt. Anthony Francisco at 630-4504.18th CS customer service center closureThe 18th Communications Squadron customer service center, Bldg. 159, closes for training every Thursday from 2-4:30 p.m.Hours of operation:Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Thursday, closed for training from 2-4:30 p.m.For more information, please contact the 18th CS customer service center at 634-2666.Douglas Blvd. roadworkA Government of Japan contractor will install new sewer line across Douglas Boulevard near Kadena Air Base Gate 1from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. Aug. 1-31. There will be a possible detour and reduced lane during these hours.For more information, please contact Anthony Hiyajo at 634-4285.Housing office hours of operationThe Kadena housing office, furnishing management office, appliance shop, self-help housing warehouses,unaccompanied housing and satellite offices at Camps Courtney, Kinser and Foster have new hours of operation.The new hours of operation are as follows:Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Wednesday from 8 a.m. to noon.For emergency assistance, please contact 634-HOME (4663).18th LRS/IPE hours of operationThe 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protection equipment flight hours of operation are as follows:Monday through Wednesday, and Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for issue and returnThursday: Closed for compliance and trainingWeapons pickup are by appointment onlyFor more information, please contact customer service at 634-2758 or e-mail 18lrs.ipe2@us.af.mil.New pre-marriage briefing timesThe Kadena Legal office hosts group pre-marriage briefings every Thursday at 10 a.m. at Bldg. 15. U.S. citizens whoare entitled to legal assistance, including future spouses, need to bring divorce decree, if applicable, proof of U.S.citizenship such as birth certificate, U.S. passport or naturalization certificate, and certificate of citizenship, in order toreceive their affidavit of competency to marry.For more information, please contact Tech. Sgt. Rosemarie Thames at 634-3300.Schilling Community Center hours of operationThe Schilling Community Center hours of operation are as follows:Monday through Friday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.Saturday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sundays, holidays and Pacific Air Forces Family Days: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.For more information, please contact Katy Larson at 634-0693.2012 Consumer Confidence Reports availableThe 2012 Consumer Confidence Reports are available at http://www.kadena.af.mil/library/communitynotes.asp. TheCCR is a yearly drinking water report provided to the public.For more information, please contact Staff Sgt. Ryan Keller of Bioenvironmental Engineering at 634-4752.Troy University Term 1 registrationTroy University Term 1 registration for Master of Science in International Relations starts July 22. Term 1 runs fromAug. 12 to Oct. 13. Troy University will be offering on site IR 6610: international organizations and IR 6652: theoryand ideology of international relations.For more information, please contact Kelli Wilson at 634-5365 or Kadena@troy.edu.Trip to Chaing Mai, ThailandThe Wired Bean, hosted by the Kadena Chapel, is scheduled to go to Chaing Mai, Thailand, Sept. 30 to Oct. 8,tentatively. This trip will be an informational Christian mission trip and will visit two different orphanages, learn abouthuman trafficking with the organization Stop Slavery, and get introduced to the Thai culture. This trip is forunaccompanied airmen, E-4 and below.For more information, please contact Melissa Rafferty at rafferty515@yahoo.com or Staff Sgt. Sierra Murray atsierra.murray@us.af.mil.Free and reduced lunch programThe free and reduced lunch program now accepts applications for the 2013-2014 school year. The application isrequired annually. Students will automatically go to full-pay status at the beginning of the school year unless a currentapplication has been submitted and processed.Applications can be found at the FRLP office located in Bldg. 99, the 18th Mission Support Group building onKadena, at the Army and Air Forces Exchange Service customer service counters, or online atwww.kadena.af.mil/units/18thmissionsupportgroup.asp. Please submit applications to the FRLP office from 7:30 a.m.to 3:30 p.m. or email 18msg.kadenalunchprogram@us.af.mil.For more information, please call 632-5932.WIC overseas program seeks program participantsThe Women, Infants, and Children Overseas program provides supplemental nutrition and wellness education toOkinawa’s military-affiliated community. Eligible participants include pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women,infants, and children up to five years old. All participants must meet eligibility requirements including but not limited tomilitary, Department of Defense, Defense Commissary Agency and Department of Defense Dependents Schoolsaffiliations, income and family size. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and they areclosed on federal holidays.For more information, please contact:Camp Foster, Bldg. 5674, 645-9419Camp Kinser, Bldg. 107, 637-4899Camp Courtney, Bldg. 4408, 622-9424Kadena Air Base, Bldg 428, 632-9427Civil Air Patrol cadet squadronThe Civil Air Patrol cadet squadron meets every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the McDaniel ProfessionalDevelopment Center. Members from 12-18 years old may join CAP as cadets and remain cadets until age 21. Inspecial school program squadrons, even if they are under age 12 years old, sixth graders may join.For more information or to sign up, please contact Airman 1st Class Nicholas Palczer at 090-4471-6345 or visithttp://www.gocivilairpatrol.com.Tax center notice

The Kadena Tax Center will assist tax customers on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.by appointment only.For more information or to make an appointment, please contact the tax center at 634-0344, 634-3300 or ChristiMurphy at Christi.Murphy.1@us.af.mil.PA UPAR program18th Wing Public Affairs offers a unit public affairs representative program where individuals have the opportunity tolearn how to take photos, write captions and gain information about video products, social media and a variety of PAtools. Training is offered every second to last Friday of each month. UPARs are the eyes and ears of their unit for thePA shop. They give the shop insight into the unique things their people are doing which PA would normally not knowabout.For more information or if someone is interested in becoming a UPAR, please contact Airman 1st Class MaliaJenkins at 634-3746.Kadena HG detail requestsKadena Honor Guard detail requests must be submitted as soon as possible, but no later than two weeks before theevent via the Kadena Honor Guard Sharepoint site: https://kadena.eim.pacaf.af.mil/sites/KHG/default.aspx. Points ofcontact for wing-level events must submit a request at least four weeks in advance and contact the honor guard NCOin charge for practice times.For more information, please contact Tech. Sgt. April Robinson at 634-3505.Building for America’s Bravest fundraiser run postponedThe 'Building for America's Bravest' fundraiser has been postponed until further notice. More information will beprovided as it becomes available.Marriage links seminarFamily advocacy hosts a Marriage Links seminar Wednesday from Aug. 14 to Sept. 4 from 5-7 p.m. at Bldg. 128.This class is designed to help keep relationships strong through nurturing, knowledge and skills.For more information, please contact Valerie Seitz at 634-3361.Partnering with the military workshopsFree professional development workshops are available to all military units presented by University of Phoenix. Theworkshops cover a variety of topics including Leadership on the edge, Effective communications in the workplace andHow to maximize your manpower during difficult budget cutbacks. The workshops are scheduled at the units requestand can be used to earn professional development hours. The workshops cover topical areas which are helpful inbuilding resiliency.For more information, please contact Dr. Scott Goldberg at scott.goldberg@phoenix.edu.2013 Air Force Ball ticketsPlease come be a part of the 2013 Air Force Ball Sept. 14 in the Rocker NCO ballroom. Live music featuring DaveRalston, along with a guest DJ will entertain for the evening. The uniform required for military personnel will be semiformalor mess dress. The event will be a casual party style; tickets are $25 and go on sale shortly.For more information, please contact your unit AF Ball point of contact.Kadena AB Officers' Christian FellowshipThe Kadena Officers' Christian Fellowship provides Bible study and fellowship for officers and their families. OCFmeets every Friday night at 7 p.m. at 1834 Christos Ave. in Stearley Heights, Kadena AB, around the corner from theyouth center.For more information, please contact Lt. Col. Joseph Silvers at 080-6497-4833.18th Wing Public Affairs announces official passport requirements18th Wing Public Affairs changed the current passport service provided to supporting only official (red jacket)passport photo requirements and is no longer supporting no-fee passports for family members. Passport photos aretaken by appointment only. If you would like to make an appointment, please call the customer service desk at 634-3813. You are still entitled to be reimbursed for the cost of your passport photo when you file your travel voucher.

For more questions on reimbursement, please contact the finance office.Priority mail expressExpress mail is now called Priority Mail Express. Priority Mail Express includes the same money-back and insuranceup to $100. Look for the new items if the old express mailing labels, envelopes and boxes cannot be found.For more information, please contact Master. Sgt. Snyder at 634-3244.UPCOMING EVENTSAug.1518th MXG change of commandThe 18th Maintenance Group change of command ceremony is at 8 a.m. Aug. 15 in the Airborne Warning andControl System Hangar.For more information or to RSVP, please contact 1st Lt. James Cornell at 634-4048.KOSC hosts open houseThe Kadena Officer Spouses’ Club hosts a free open house Aug. 15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Kadena Officer’sClub. All Status of Forces Agreement personnel eligible for officer’s club membership, civilian employees andDepartment of Defense Dependents Schools personnel (GS-7 or above) are welcome to attend.For more information, please contact the KOSC at specialevents@kadenaosc.orgAug. 17-18ODFYC soccer tryoutsThe Okinawa Diplomats Youth Futbol Club hosts a two-day tryout event Aug. 17-18 at the soccer fields in front ofLester Middle School on Camp Lester. Weather back-up dates for the tryouts are Aug. 24-25. Tryout registration isfrom 8-9 a.m. Saturday and tryouts are from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday and Sunday.The ODYFC will field ages 9 and under Academy, 10 and under, 12 and under, 15 and under, 12 and under girls, 18and under girls and 18 and under boys teams this fall. The 18 and under boys registration will be held Saturday at 3p.m. with tryouts starting at 4 p.m.The Fall 2013 season runs from Sept. 7 to Dec. 15.Prospective players must attend both days of tryouts. This is a competitive soccer club that competes againstJapanese schools around Okinawa. All Status of Forces Agreement dependents ages 8 through 18 are welcome toparticipate.For more information, please contact Christopher Vaden, club President, at vdog0613@yahoo.com, or Lisa Rogers,club Secretary, at lmroger04@gmail.com.For additional information, visit www.facebook.com/ODYFC or www.leaguelineup.com/diplomats to register online orprint out an application.Aug. 19-3018th SFS book and school supply driveThe 18th Security Forces Squadron hosts a book and school supply drive Aug. 19-30. All donations receivedwill go towards the city of Philadelphia public school system. Any new or used books (story books or text booksappropriate for K-12 students) and school supplies (paper, pens, crayons, rulers etc.) will be accepted.Drop box locations include the following:Kadena Exchange, Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.18th SFS, Bldg. 705, front lobby, 24 hours dailyKadena Base Library, Bldg. 451, any day during duty hoursYouth Center Lobby, Bldg. 1849, Monday through Saturday during duty hoursChapel 2 lobby, Bldg. 425, Monday through Friday during duty hoursFor more information, please contact Senior Airman Kerrier McFadden at 080-6490-8863 or emailkerrier.mcfadden@us.af.mil.

Aug. 20-27Bone marrow driveKadena hosts a bone marrow drive Aug. 20-27 at the Exchange from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 7p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Commissary and Olympic and Fairchild Shoppettes from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Risner Fitness Center from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Saturday and Sunday and the Marshall dining facility for lunch and dinner. There are still slots available for squadronsor private organizations to volunteer for as well.For more information or to volunteer, please contact Senior Airman Taniah Otis at 630-4408 or Tech. Sgt. JohnathanRobinson at 630-4928.Aug. 2318th MUNS hosts professional development seminarThe 18th Munitions Squadron hosts a professional development seminar at the Schilling Community Center at 2 p.m.Aug. 23. The topic of discussion will be strategic planning and attendance is open to all ranks. However, due tolimited seating there will be a sign-up sheet. This event offers a great opportunity to come out and expand knowledgeby applying strategic planning to uncover purpose, direction, and lasting achievement in chaotic environments.For more information, please contact Staff Sgt. Andrew Mercado at 632-5927, Staff Sgt. Christopher Seubert at 632-5203 or Staff Sgt. Charles Cooksey at 632-5334.University of Phoenix 10-year anniversaryUniversity of Phoenix hosts a free barbecue for its 10-year anniversary at Marek Park Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Come join for lunch and free giveaways to include a Kindle Fire.For more information, please contact John Books at 959-9845 or email john.books@phoenix.edu.Miss Hispanic Okinawa masquerade partyMiss Hispanic Okinawa hosts a masquerade party celebrating all teens turning 15 and 16 in 2013, Aug. 23 from 5-10p.m. in the Rocker NCO ballroom. This is a semi-formal event and tickets are $30 per family or $10 per person.For more information, please contact Carla Lauber at proudmho@gmail.com or Staff Sgt. Lisa Villegas atlisa.villegas@us.af.mil.Aug. 24Combat runA combat run is scheduled Aug. 24 at 8 a.m at the Risner Fitness Center back parking lot. Interested participants canregister at any USO for $50 per four-member team by Aug. 19. The first 40 teams registered will receive free t-shirts,and prizes will be awarded to the fastest and strongest team. Free food and beverages will follow after the event.For more information, please contact Staff Sgt. Sarah Durbin at sarah.durbin.1@us.af.mil.Aug. 29Joint private org bowl-a-thonKadena’s private organizations host a joint private org bowl-a-thon Aug. 29 from 2-4 p.m. at the Emery Lanes here.Register a 4-man team for $15 by Aug. 26 to ensure lane reservations for all participants. The fundraiser raisesmoney to support outstanding causes like the Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force scholarship fund and the Air ForceEnlisted Village Fund.Certificates will be awarded to the best bowler, worst bowler and best teams.For more information, please contact the following personnel to register for this event:Master Sgt. Raymond Clark, raymond.clark.3@us.af.mil or 634-4414.Staff Sgt. James Wolnick, james.wolnik@kadena.af.mil or 634-6091.Tech. Sgt. David Thomas, david.thomas.49@us.af.mil or 630-4893.Aug. 31Zumba rave 2013 for breast cancer researchA Zumba rave fundraiser for breast cancer research is Aug. 31 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Nakayoshi gym, Bldg. 499.Pre-registration has ended.For more information, please contact Schameka White at meka31602@yahoo.com or Ebony Shelton at

ebonyshelton7911@yahoo.com.VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESKadena family housing needs volunteersKadena family housing, Bldg. 217, seeks volunteers to assist the customer service department with basicadministrative duties during the peak season.For more information, please contact Aleli Solidum at 634-3986.Red Cross needs volunteersThe American Red Cross needs youth volunteer placement opportunities. If an agency is interested in hostingsummer youth volunteers (ages 13 through 17), contact the Kadena American Red Cross at 634-1979.For more information, please contact the Red Cross at 634-1979.KOSC needs vendorsThe Kadena Officer Spouses' Club hosts a membership drive Aug. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kadena Officers' Club.KOSC needs vendors to promote their businesses and provide donations. If someone has a home-based businessor is part of an organization they would like to promote, this is the place to do it and get the word out.For more information, please contact specialevents@kadenaosc.org by Aug. 10 to reserve a free table.Kadena Youth Sports and Fitness needs soccer coachesKadena Youth Sports and Fitness accepts applications for soccer coaches through Sept. 3 for their upcomingseason. The season will run from Sept. 3 to Nov. 23. Visit the Nakayoshi Youth Programs Complex, Bldg. 499, topick-up an application.For more information, please contact Scott Krason at 634-3738.Miss Hispanic Okinawa needs volunteersMiss Hispanic Okinawa needs volunteers to assist with their masquerade party Aug. 23 celebrating all teens turning15 and 16 in 2013. A variety of volunteer positions are available to make this event a success.For more information, please contact Carla Lauber at proudmho@gmail.com or Staff Sgt. Lisa Villegas atlisa.villegas@us.af.mil.Kadena Youth Sports & Fitness seeks volleyball coachesKadena’s Youth Sports & Fitness seeks volunteers to coach youth volleyball for the 2013 season, which runs fromSept. 3 through Nov. 23. All those interested may pick up an application at the Youth Sports Office in the NakayoshiYouth Programs Complex (Bldg. 499).For more information, please contact the Youth Sports office at 634-1384.WHO (POC withcontact number)KADENA BASE BULLETIN TEMPLATE (Due 5 p.m. Mondays)WHERE (Location) WHEN (Time) DATE (Day) WHAT (Volunteer,Upcoming event,Fundraiser, or notification)