Kadena Base Bulletin, Aug. 24 Published Aug. 24, 2011 By 18th Wing Public Affairs KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please e-mail a short paragraph (NOT bullets or attachments) containing essential information (who, what, when, where, why, and how) 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. Tuesday 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 Announcement from UMUC Joint Services Committee Pink Dress, Purple Tie Gala Holiday lottery drawings rescheduled at clubs Air Force OSI seeking Special Agent candidates Gate 5 re-opening New PDG 2011 E-9 WAPS promotion testing cycle 18th MUNS to conduct 100-percent munitions inventory Schilling Community Center to resume driver's education courses Mega case lot sale at commissary A&FRC collecting food for families 2011 Air Force Athlete of the Year Award nominations Furnishings Management Office positions available Financial claims for or against Staff Sgt. Ronald G. Dayce Sexual Assault Prevention & Response seeking victim advocates Financial claims for or against Senior Airman Kristie Arroyo UPCOMING EVENTS Protestant Women of the Chapel fall Bible study kick-off Air Force Ball Banyan Tree golf tournament Second-annual Torch Club fundraiser dinner Stress Management Day Firefighters Association softball tournament Earth Week Committee meeting Initial Contracting Officer's Representative training Marriage Links workshop Air Force Ball fundraiser Airmen Helping Airmen 5K Fundraiser Staff Sgt. promotion release party Career enhancement briefing 10th Anniversary 9/11 Ceremony 9/11 10K Run For the Fallen VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteers needed for Kadena Special Olympics bowling event NOTICES Announcement from UMUC University of Maryland University College Asia is now accepting registration for Fall Session 1 and 2. Fall Session 1 starts Aug. 29 for online classes. There are two classes being offered on Camp Shields, ECON 201 and HIST 156. Camp Shields is located less than five minutes from Kadena Gate 3. A SPCH 100 unit course is now open to all students. The class meets twice a week for an hour and a half each class. Class will be held at the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron, Building 782, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:10 to 6 p.m. To register for the class, sign in at http://my.umuc.edu then click "My Academics"-> "Registration/Enrollment" -> "2011 Fall" ->"add Class." To apply for admission, please go to http://my.umuc.edu. Then click "Apply Online." For any assistance or questions, please call the UMUC field representatives at 634-4383 or 098-961-4383. Joint Services Committee Pink Dress, Purple Tie Gala A Joint Services Committee Pink Dress, Purple Tie Helping Hands gala is Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. at the NCO Rocker Club. The event raises awareness for breast cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The dress will be semi-formal, pink or purple attire, with a buffet assortment. Cost per ticket is $25. Please R.S.V.P. by Sept. 16 to Valerie Seitz at 634-0433 or by e-mail at valerie.seitz.ctr@kadena.af.mil. Holiday lottery drawings rescheduled at clubs Due to the Operational Readiness Inspection, the Kadena Clubs need to reschedule the holiday lottery drawings originally scheduled for Aug. 18. The new date is Aug. 25. Time and location, 3 p.m. in the Officers' Club Daedalian Room, remain the same. We deeply apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. For any questions, please contact club caterers Mariko Nishihira at 959-1885 for the O'Club or Keiko Hiranaka at 959-0063 for the NCO Club for more details. Air Force OSI seeking Special Agent candidates Join us during the monthly recruitment meetings held the last Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. at the Office of Special Investigations Detachment 624, Building 705, on Kadena Air Base. Interested in the field of computer forensics/investigations? Specialists in that field will be available to answer questions during this month's briefing, Aug. 25. Qualified applicants are encouraged to attend. For specifics on eligibility requirements and how to apply, contact your local OSI detachment at 634-5165 or visit www.osi.andrews.af.mil. Gate 5 re-opening Gate 5 will re-open Aug. 29, the first day of school. Gate 5 hours of operation are from 6:15 to 8:45 a.m. and 1:15 to 4:45 p.m. Monday-Friday when school is in session. Only vehicles involved in school activities are allowed to enter and exit the installation through Gate 5. This includes school buses, dropping off and picking up school children, and Department of Defense Dependents Schools employees going to and from work. Traffic not affiliated with school activities will be re-directed to one of the routine installation entry control points such as Gate 1, 2, or 3. New PDG There have been several questions regarding the new Professional Development Guide. Please be advised, examinees testing for E-9 in September 2011 will use the 2009 PDG. Examinees testing for E-8 in December 2011 will use the 2011 PDG. Issue of the new PDGs is expected on or about Oct. 1. For more information, visit the Airman Advancement Division at https://www.omsq.af.mil. 2011 E-9 WAPS promotion testing cycle For the 2011 E-9 Weighted Airman Promotion System promotion testing cycleSept. 6 to 9, E-8 members eligible to test for E-9 should receive their assigned date no later than Aug.19. Be advised, the 2009 Professional Development Guide is the appropriate study material. For questions, e-mail 18fss.fsdmttesting@kadena.af.mil. 18th MUNS to conduct 100-percent munitions inventory The 18th Munitions Squadron storage area will conduct a 100-percent munitions inventory Aug. 22 through Sept. 30. Emergency issues will be the only transactions processed during this time frame. For more information, please call Tech. Sgt. Robert Mitchell at 632-5309 or e-mail kadena.FV5270@kadena.af.mil. Schilling Community Center to resume driver's education courses The Schilling Community Center will resume driver's education courses for the Armed Forces community on Okinawa in September. Three courses will be available, one full course for first-time drivers, and two refresher courses for drivers with expired Status of Forces Agreement licenses and non-U.S. sponsored SOFA dependents with foreign country licensing. Attendance in either refresher course depends on the non-U.S. sponsored SOFA dependents' country of licensing. Cost for the full course is $250. Cost for the two-hour refresher course is $40.Cost for the three-hour refresher course is $60. In addition, for $20 an hour, individuals can practice driving with one of the certified instructors. Exact course dates are to be determined. Beginning Sept. 1, individuals needing to take the driver's education course can register at the Schilling Center. Priority will be given to those individuals who signed up for a class that was canceled earlier in the year. For more information, or to register for a class, please stop by the Schilling Center or call 634-1387. Mega case lot sale at commissary The Kadena Commissary is holding a mega case lot sale Sept. 16-18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. For more information, visit the commissary or call 634-1413. A&FRC collecting food for families The Airman and Family Readiness Center, located in Building 220, is participating in the Feds Feed Families Campaign, a canned-food drive to support military families. All donations of non-perishable food items can be made at the A&FRC until Aug. 25. Items donated will go to benefit the Stork's Nest at Lester Naval Hospital. 2011 Air Force Athlete of the Year Award nominations The Risner Fitness Center staff is soliciting nominations to recognize an Air Force Male and Female Athlete of the Year. This year's winning athletes will be announced at the annual Air Force Fitness and Sports Awards Ceremony at the Air Force Fitness Program Managers' Training, Orlando, Fla. Nov. 29 - 30. Anyone interested in submitting a nomination packet, please e-mail narita.meana@kadena.af.mil for packet details or call 634-5128. All nomination packets are due to the fitness center director no later than Sept. 23. Furnishings Management Office positions available The Kadena Family Housing Office is looking for four highly motivated staff sergeants to immediately fill vacant Furnishings Management Office positions. Applicants must possess the rank of staff sergeant, have a minimum of one year experience as a supervisor, possess leadership and mentorship capability, and should not have any record of emotional instability, disciplinary actions or financial irresponsibility. Applicants must possess the ability to speak distinctly and to all levels of rank, possess high standards of military appearance and conduct, and have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, supply, accounting and facility maintenance procedures and management of personnel. Individuals must have nine months remaining on their Date Eligible to Return from Overseas and are not receiving payment from a Selective Re-enlistment Bonus. This is a two-year controlled, non-deployable tour. To apply for the positions or for any questions or concerns, please contact the FMO office at 634-1103. Financial claims for or against Staff Sgt. Ronald G. Dayce Anyone with financial claims for or against Staff Sgt. Ronald G. Dayce should contact 2nd Lt. Nick Mesik in order to close out the debt. E-mail: nick.mesik@kadena.af.mil Cell: 090-9784-7687 DSN: 632-5461. Sexual Assault Prevention & Response seeking victim advocates The SAPR program is seeking Victim Advocates. VA's provide an essential support element for the SAPR program and assists with coordinating between liaison services and care to survivors of sexual assault. If you are interested in becoming a VA, send an e-mail to 18wg.sarc@kadena.af.mil. The next training session will be held on Sep. 12-16. Financial claims for or against Senior Airman Kristie Arroyo Anyone with financial claims for or against Senior Airman Kristie Arroyo should contact 1st Lt. Chris Dercks in order to close out debt. E-mail: chris.dercks@kadena.af.mil Cell: 808-4403-7809 DSN: 634-9008. UPCOMING EVENTS Protestant Women of the Chapel fall Bible study kick-off Join the Protestant Women of the Chapel Sept. 6 from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. at Chapel 3 on Kadena for the fall session of Bible study, fellowship and fun! PWOC Kadena is a ministry of Kadena Chapel, but we warmly welcome women associated with all branches of government to include all services, Department of Defense civilians and Department of Defense Education Activity employees. Those with access to the base are invited to participate. A children's program is available. For more information, e-mail kadenapwoc@gmail.com. Air Force Ball In celebration of the U.S. Air Force's 64th birthday, Kadena Air Base will hold its annual Air Force Ball on Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Rocker NCO Club. The Air Force Ball is an annual service-wide tradition to celebrate the heritage and history of the Air Force. This year the 18th Wing brings a new and exciting fun-filled social event. Contact an Air Force Ball group representative for tickets. Banyan Tree golf tournament On Sept. 8, there will be a golf tournament at the Banyan Tree Golf Course in honor of the 10th anniversary of 9/11. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the "Wounded Warrior Project." The tournament will be a "Scramble" style event with a 7 a.m. shotgun start. The entry fee is $50 per person, $200 per four-person team. There will be a "Longest Drive" and "Closest to the Pin" contest. Once all golfing is completed, the Tee House will cater food and awards and prizes will be presented. All teams must be signed up and paid for no later than Aug. 30. Get only the first 18 teams can sign up. This event is a great way to honor and support service members who have been injured since Sept. 11, 2001. If interested, please contact Tech. Sgt. Scott Jacobson at scott.jacobson@kadena.af.mil or call 634-3255. Second-annual Torch Club fundraiser dinner Kadena's Youth Center is having their second-annual Torch Club fundraiser Aug. 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. The fundraiser is open to all and pre-registration is recommended. All proceeds will go to St. Jude's Children Hospital. For more details, please call 634-0500. Stress Management Day The Health and Wellness Center and Family Advocacy are hosting a Stress Management Day Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the HAWC. A stretch and flex activity outside on the lawn will kick the day off, and a stress management workshop will be held from noon to 1 p.m. The United Services Organization mobile unit will be on site throughout the day and food will be available. Participants can learn how to better manage stress in a fun environment. Firefighters Association softball tournament The Kadena Firefighters Association is sponsoring a 12-team, double-elimination bracket softball tournament Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the four diamonds complex on Kadena. It is open to any team island-wide. ASA rules apply. Food and drinks will be sold on site. The first-place team will receive a trophy. For any questions, contact Staff Sgt. Paul Watts at Paul.watts.3@kadena.af.mil or Tech. Sgt. Jeff Ruffenach at Jeffrey.ruffenach@kadena.af.mil. Earth Week Committee meeting The first Earth Week Committee meeting for Earth Week 2012 will be held Aug. 25 at 10 a.m. in Building 3621, near Gate 4. Anyone is welcome to attend. They'll be thinking up ideas for the theme and logo, so participants should bring their creativity. Anyone who has ideas and is unable to attend the meeting can contact the committee.. Contact Michelle Walton at michelle.walton@kadena.af.mil or 634-5336 or check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/KadenaEarth for more information. Initial Contracting Officer's Representative training The 18th Contracting Squadron is conducting Initial Contracting Officer's Representative training Aug. 25 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kadena Education Center, Building 59, Room 125A. Participants may sign up at the 18 CONS SharePoint site: https://kadena.eim.pacaf.af.mil/18WG/18MSG/18CONS/QAPC/default.aspx?PageView=Shared Additional training is required and also listed on the SharePoint site. For additional information, please contact John Czumalowski, 18th CONS Quality Assurance Program Coordinator, at 634-5820, or Jerome Conway, 18 CONS Plans and Programs Flight Chief, at 634-5814. MarriageLinks workshop A Marriage Links workshop hosted by the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron takes place Sept. 21 to 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. each night. It will be held at Gate 3 of the Air Mobility Command Passenger Terminal. This workshop, Falling in Love is Easy...Staying in Love is an Art, is designed to help keep relationships strong. Please call 634-3361 to register or for more information. Air Force Ball fundraisers Get your bowling teams together for a fun time and a good cause. All you can bowl for two hours to raise money for the Air Force Ball. Prizes will be given to top bowlers and bowlers with the craziest socks. The 9 Pin No Tap event occurs at Emery Lanes Sept. 7 from 10a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $20 per bowler with all proceeds going towards the Air Force Ball. For more information, contact Maj. Catherine Ortega at 080-6490-8498. Get on your best running shoes and run for a good cause. Come out individually, as a family, in a physical training session or as a military group in cadence- everyone welcome! There will be a 5K Fun Run to raise money for the Air Force Ball. Prizes will be given to first stroller finisher, top three adult males and females, top three teen males and females, first canine finisher, and a prize to anyone who donates more than $20. This will be held at the Risner Fitness Center Friday, Aug. 26. Registration begins at 6 a.m and run starts at 7 a.m. The cost is donations only. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Rafael Ortega at 080-6490-8526. Airmen helping Airmen 5K fundraiser Team Kadena's 56 Club will be sponsoring the Airmen helping Airmen 5K fundraiser Sept. 1 at the Risner Fitness Center. The fundraiser is in support of Minot's Operation Warmheart. All donations will go to the 1,100 displaced Airmen and family members of the Minot community that has been devastated by recent floods. Registration for the 5K will begin at 6 a.m. The run will begin at 6:45 a.m. The fundraiser is open to all Status of Forces Agreement-status personnel. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Jeanine Funez Jeanine.funez@kadena.af.mil DSN 634-6154 or Tech. Sgt. Kevin Brown Kevin.brown@kadena.af.mil DSN 634-1561. Staff Sergeant promotion release party Team Kadena's 5/6 Club will be sponsoring the 2011 staff sergeant promotion release party Aug. 26 at the Rocker NCO Club. Doors will open for the general populace from 4-6 p.m. There will be entertainment, an open bar and food provided. Please join Kadena 5/6 in congratulating our newest staff sergeant selects. For more information about this event, please contact Tech. Sgt. Ashaunettae Young at Ashaunettae.young@kadena.af.mil or call DSN 632-0625. Career enhancement briefing A Career enhancement briefing will be held Aug. 26 at 2 p.m at the Schilling Community center. Briefing will cover latest AF news, Career Development, Retraining and Special Duties and much more. Hosted by Master Sgt. Laney, Career Assistance Advisor. 10th Anniversary 9/11 Ceremony ALL are invited to the 10th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, Sep. 9 at 4 p.m. at the 18th Wing Flag Poles (Bldg 10). Transportation will be provided from the Rocker NCO Club and Chapel 1 parking lots at 3 p.m. and will return to parking lots starting at 5:15 p.m. 9/11 10K Run For the Fallen The Kadena Fire Department would like to invite everyone to participate in 9/11 "10K Run for the Fallen" in remembrance of those whose lost their lives in the decade long war against terror. The 10K run will be held Friday, Sep. 9. Registration will begin at 5:45 a.m at the O' Connor Gym followed by the 10K run at 6:30 a.m. Individuals, teams and units are encouraged to come out and show their pride/support. Please feel free to carry unit banners, flags, and mascots during the run. For more information, please contact Tech. Sgt. Garry Russell Garry.Russell@kadena.af.mil 634-4500 or SSgt Phillip Burns Phillip.Burns@kadena.af.mil 634-6011. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteers needed for Kadena Special Olympics bowling event The Kadena Special Olympics bowling event scheduled for Sept. 17 at Seaside Mihama needs 55 volunteers who can work from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers must have their own transportation to get to Seaside Mihama in American Village. Volunteers can be military or family members. Interested individuals can e-mail 1st Lt. Jamie Davis at Jamie.davis@kadena.af.mil.