Kadena Base Bulletin, May 18 Published May 17, 2011 By 18th Wing Public Affairs 18th Wing Public Affairs 18 May 2011 -- To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please email 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 email sent on Wednesday. NO FEDERAL ENDORSEMENT OF PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS OR ACTIVITIES IS INTENDED. In the bulletin this week at Kadena: NOTICES Registration for University of Maryland University College Mediatti Broadband Communications New Cable Box Distribution HAWC Classes TRICARE Young Adult Patriot Express Arrival Change 18th Dental Squadron Summer Access to Care Consulate General Naha Consular Section Closure 18th Medical Group TRICARE Online Update 18th Medical Group closure Airmen Dorm Leaders Needed Postal Advisory Kadena Post Office Closure Air Force OSI Seeks Special Agent Candidates UPCOMING EVENTS 18th Wing Memorial Day Ceremony RED HORSE Softball Tournament Kadena Chapel's Vacation Bible School Registration FOCUS Deployed Family Story Time CCAF Graduation Commissary and Exchange "Mega Case" Tent Sale America's Armed Force Kids Run Kadena Education Center Open House Wing Commander Farewell Party GPC training Hazardous Waste Accumulation Point Manager's Training 2011 Master Sergeant Promotion Party Project Graduation Golf Tournament Annual Police Week Softball Tournament (Date Change) An Evening in White Linen USO Okinawa's 5th Annual Military Friendship Golf Tournament ACE Events Pacific Muscle Classic AFSA Monthly Meeting VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Bob Hope Primary School Needs "Traffic Flow" Volunteers Amelia Earhart Intermediate School Tutoring Opportunity Tutors Needed for Kadena High School Homework Academy Kadena Thrift Store Needs Assistance Quilters Needed for Pacific Patchwork Guild Youth Sports Baseball and Softball Coaches Needed Memorial Day Ceremony Volunteers Needed NOTICES Registration for University of Maryland University College University of Maryland University College Asia is now accepting registration for the summer 2011 session. Face-to-Face classes are from June 6 - July 31, and the online classes are from June 13 - Aug 21. Mediatti Broadband Communications New Cable Box Distribution MBC will be distributing new cable TV boxes at the following locations. For more details or questions, please call 959-2907, option 1. Camp Foster ................................... Bldg. 26 ............. May 18 to 20............... 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Camp Hansen.................................. Bldg. 2619 ......... May 21...................... 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Kadena Air Base .............................. Bldg 455 ............ May 23 to 26............... 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Kadena Air Base ............................... Bldg 455 ............ May 27..................... 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. HAWC Classes Healthy Heart Class (high cholesterol) is now being held every first Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon at the Medical Group in the Shima San conference room on the third floor. The Hypertension (high blood pressure) class is now being held every third Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon at the Medical Group in the Shima San conference room on the third floor. Tobacco Cessation classes are held every Monday at 11:30 and 3:30 at the HAWC, Bldg. 428. No sign up is required. Call the HAWC at 634-2499 for more information, or check out the Facebook page at Kadena Health and Wellness Center. TRICARE Young Adult TRICARE Young Adult is now available to qualified, unmarried children of service members without access to employer-sponsored health care coverage. TYA will allow them to buy health care coverage under their parents' TRICARE plans through age 26. TRICARE Standard is now available to qualifying individuals at a monthly premium of $186. Standard cost shares and deductibles will apply. If you qualify for TYA, you may purchase coverage at any time. For more information, enrollment forms, or assistance with enrollment, please go online to www.tricare.mil /TYA or contact your local TRICARE Service Center at the 18th Medical Group, 630-4310, or Camp Lester Naval Hospital, 643-7539. Patriot Express Arrival Change The Patriot Express is changing its arrival time. Starting June 3, the Patriot Express will be arriving at 7:15 p.m. on Fridays. It will still depart the same time, Saturdays at 9:10 a.m. 18th Dental Squadron Summer Access to Care Family member access at the 18th Dental Squadron will be limited from June to September due to the normal PCS rotation of dentists and the resulting professional staffing gap. Active duty personnel have appointment priority during this time in accordance with AF directives. Family member access will be established according to the following guidelines: Routine general dentistry appointments may be scheduled if available within five duty days from the inquiry. Urgent/emergent needs will be evaluated and treated to stabilize the acute conditions. The exam/cleaning schedule will be opened the first duty day of the month for available appointments that same month. This policy does not impact the Pediatric Dentistry clinic. We encourage use of your Tricare/United Concordia Dental benefits at www.tricaredentalprogram.com . For any questions, please contact the 18th Dental Squadron at 630-4817, option 2, 1. Consulate General Naha Consular Section Closure The Consular section at the U.S. Consulate General, Naha will be closed to the public May 23 and 24. They will re-open to the public May 25. The office will be open for U.S. citizens who require emergency assistance: victims of crime, emergency repatriation/financial assistance, replacement of lost or stolen passports with an emergency need to travel and reporting death, arrest or accident/illness involving American citizens. For additional information, please contact us at nahaacs@state.gov or 098-876-4211. 18th Medical Group TRICARE Online Update Have you tried booking your appointment online? This is a fast and convenient way to book your appointment 24 hours a day, seven days a week from the comfort of your home or office. When it is time to make your next medical appointment with the Family Practice, Pediatrics, Flight Medicine, and/or Internal Medicine Clinics, please visit https://www.tricareonline.com. 18th Medical Group closure The 18th Medical Group will be closed May 27 and 30 in observance of the PACAF Family Day and Memorial Day. In case of emergency, please call 911 on-base, 119 off-base, 098-934-5911 from a cell phone, or go directly to the U.S. Naval Hospital Emergency Department. For acute medical or dental needs after hours, please call the Okinawa Clinical Answering Service (OCAS) for medical, at 643-4245, or 098-970-5555 then dial 643-4245 (off base or using cell phone). For dental, call the provider on call at 080-2721-0412 or 639-2324. Airmen Dorm Leaders Needed Kadena Unaccompanied Housing is still looking for three Staff Sgt. and one Tech. Sgt. to fill vacant Airmen Dorm Leader positions (Dorm Managers). Applicants must possess ranks of Tech. Sgt. and Staff Sgt., have a minimum of one year experience as a supervisor, possess leadership and mentorship capability, and not have any record of emotional instability, disciplinary actions, or financial irresponsibility. Applicants must possess ability to speak distinctly and to all levels of rank, possess high standards of military appearance and conduct, have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, supply, accounting, facility maintenance procedures and management of personnel. You must have nine months remaining on your DEROS and not receiving payment from an SRB. This is a two-year controlled non-deployable tour. If you would like to apply for the positions or have any questions or concerns please contact Unaccompanied Housing customer service at 634-4016. Postal Advisory International Mail: Mail addressed to foreign countries should have the country name, written in full (no abbreviations) and printed in capital letters, as the final line of the address. The postal delivery zone, if any, should be included with the city. For Example: Mr. John Doe 117 Russel Drive London WIP 6HQ ENGLAND If you have any questions, call Master Sgt. Anthony Smith at 634-3244. Kadena Post Office Closure The post office and official mail center will be closed May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. Both locations will be open normal business hours for the designated PACAF Family Day, May 27. If you have any questions, contact Senior Master Sgt. Jim Dwyer at 634-2155. Air Force OSI Seeks Special Agent Candidates Join us during the monthly recruitment meetings held the last Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. in the OSI Detachment 624, Bldg. 705, on Kadena. For specifics on eligibility and how to apply contact your local OSI Detachment at 634-5165 or visit www.osi.andrews.af.mil. UPCOMING EVENTS 18th Wing Memorial Day Ceremony The 18th Wing cordially invites you to attend a ceremony commemorating Memorial Day, May 30 at 7 a.m. The ceremony will be held at the 18th Wing Headquarters Flag Pole. Buses will be available for pick-up and drop-off at the Rocker NCO Club, the Olympic Mall, and Chapel 1 beginning at 6 a.m. Dress is uniform of the day for military and casual attire for civilians. If you have any questions please contact Capt. Johnnette Mercier-Smith at 630-4598 or email Johnnette.merciersmith@kadena.af.mil . RED HORSE Softball Tournament The Det 1, 554 RED HORSE Squadron will host a fundraising softball tournament at Kadena Four Diamonds May 20-21. Prizes will be given for first, second, third and All Tourney Team. Please contact Staff Sgt. Aaron Butts at 632-5081 or email aaron.butts@kadena.af.mil for questions. Kadena Chapel's Vacation Bible School Registration Kadena Chapel's Vacation Bible School is currently accepting registrations. The program will be held June 20-24 from 9 a.m. to noon at Chapel 3. Space is limited to 200 participants and will be issued on a first come first serve basis. To registration or volunteer for the event, visit any chapel to pick up the proper forms. For more information contact Stephanie Gillis at Stephanie.Gillis.ctr@Kadena.af.mil or 634-4377 or call the main office at 634-1288. FOCUS Deployed Family Story Time Please join FOCUS for Deployed Family Story Time. This fun event is free and open to young children and their parents who have a family member who is deployed or TDY/TAD. Just come to the Children's Room of the Kadena Library Tuesday, May 24 at 10 a.m. We will read a story and make a related craft. All branches welcome, bring a friend. For questions, please call FOCUS at 645-6077. Deployed Family Story Time will occur every fourth Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Kadena Library. CCAF Graduation The Community College of the Air Force graduation will be held at the NCO Club June 24, at 2 p.m. Commissary and Exchange "Mega Case" Tent Sale The Kadena commissary, in conjunction with the Kadena Exchange, will host a joint "Mega Case" tent sale May 27-30. Expect fantastic values on special and regular merchandise, with an emphasis on our Health and Fitness products. Please call 634-1413 or speak to our Store Manager and Grocery Manager for more details. America's Armed Force Kids Run All ages are welcome at the 2011 America's Armed Forces Kids Run. The run will take place on Saturday, May 21 at Marek Park. Same day registration begins at 8 a.m. You can also register in advance at www.americaskidsrun.org. There is no fee for this event. T-shirts will be given to the first 100 participants who register. Please call Kadena Youth Sports and Fitness at 634-1384 for more information. Kadena Education Center Open House The University of Maryland University College (UMUC) and Bowie State University want to invite you to our Open House at the Kadena Education Center, May 25 from 5-8 p.m. There will be giveaways, refreshments and more. UMUC has been providing classes in Asia for over 50 years and we are committed to our students and helping them to achieve their goals. We want to meet you and your educational needs. For more information, please visit the Website at http://www.asia.umuc.edu/areas/index.cfm?areaID=5. Wing Commander Farewell Party You're invited to attend Brigadier Gen. Ken Wilsbach's Farwell Party! The event will be held at the Rocker NCO Club, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. For more information and to RSVP visit https://einvitations.afit.edu/Wilsbach512/anim.cfm. GPC training The 18th Contracting Squadron will be holding May Government Purchase Card training at the Erwin PME Center, Bldg. 716 (2F, Erwin ALS Auditorium) May 26 from 8 a.m. to noon. Reservation is required by May 20. Please visit the share point at https://kadena.eim.pacaf.af.mil/18WG/18MSG/18CONS/GPC/default.aspx. For more information, call 634-7724/5338. Hazardous Waste Accumulation Point Manager's Training The next Hazardous Waste Accumulation Point Manager's training class will be held May 24 at the Environmental Office, Bldg 3621. Registration for the class will begin at 8 a.m. and the class will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude about 3:30p.m. The course is required annually for all primary and alternate Accumulation Point Managers and their supervisors. Students should bring a copy of their HWAP Managers appointment letter. Questions should be directed to Mr. Whittier at 634-5350. 2011 Master Sergeant Promotion Party Please come join all of Kadena's 2011 Master Sergeant Selects celebrate their promotion at the Rocker NCO Club ball room May 25. Show times are as follows: Distinguished visitors at 4 p.m. and the base population at 4:30p.m. For more details please contact Master Sgt. Stacie Parsons, stacie.parsons@kadena.af.mil or Master Sgt. Joshua Wiener, joshua.wiener@kadena.af.mil. Project Graduation Golf Tournament The 2011 Project Graduation Golf Tournament will be held June 3 at the Banyan Tree Golf Course. Prizes will be awarded to the first, second and last place teams, the Longest Drive on holes 8 and 16 and Closest to the Pin on holes 4 and 12. There will be a special drawing for all participants at no extra charge. Our prize drawing and awards ceremony will occur at the end of all play. All of the proceeds go to the Kadena High School's Project Graduation Class of 2011. For more information, call Shannon Ray at 080-6493-6609 or 959-3735 and or e-mail at kdhs_prograd@yahoo.com . Annual Police Week Softball Tournament (Date Change) Annual Police Week Softball Tournament will be May 28 to 29 at the Kadena Air Base 4-Diamonds. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place teams. Food and drinks will be available to purchase. Any intramural team is welcome. The cost to register is $125.00 per team. Deadline to sign up is May 24 and coaches meeting will be held at Kadena's Four Diamonds, May 24 at 6 p.m. For more details call Staff Sgt. Michael Johns at 634-2287 or email michael.johns.5@kadena.af.mil . An Evening in White Linen Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, will host "An Evening in White Linen" May 21 from 7-11 p.m. at the Kadena Officers' Club. "An Evening in White Linen" will offer performances, food, dance and music. The proceeds from this event will go to support the funding of scholarships for high school seniors. Ticket donations are $25 per person. Please e-mail aumcandi@aol.com or tlhorn11@netzero.com for tickets or concerns. USO Okinawa's 5th Annual Military Friendship Golf Tournament Battle of the Branches at the Banyan Tree Golf Course will be Friday, May 27. Registration deadline extended to May 20. This year, in addition to the regular tournament play, USO Okinawa will honor the best foursome representing their branch of service as the first reigning USO Okinawa Military Friendship Golf Tournament Branch Champion. You may find registration forms at www.usookinawa.org . Registration forms and fees will be accepted at all USO centers on Okinawa, at the field office on Camp Foster or forms can be e-mailed to okinawaprograms@uso.org until May 20. Keep up with USO Okinawa at www.usookinawa.org , and on Facebook and Twitter. ACE Events Airmen Committed to Excellence will be holding their 3rd Annual Car & Bike Show May 29 at the Chibana Golf Course from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is free to attend; SOFA status and local nationals welcome. To enter your car or bike in the competition, please contact Senior Airman Antwon Webster. ACE will also be having a Talent Competition as part of the Car & Bike Show, May 29. It will kick off at 3 p.m. Each entry will have a maximum of 15 minutes to perform and set-up. The entry fee for each person/group is $25. A $100 Visa gift card will be awarded to the winner. Contact Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Kauth for more information. Pacific Muscle Classic The 5th Annual Pacific Muscle Classic Bodybuilding, Fitness, and Figure Championships will take place June 5 at the Keystone Theater. Come watch the best of the best military, civilian, and Japanese physiques on display. Prejudging will start at 10 a.m. and the evening show will start at 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. For more information, contact Schilling Community Center at 634-1387. AFSA Monthly Meeting The AFSA monthly meeting will be held June 2 at 11 a.m. in the Rocker NCO Club, Kuba Room. Open to all active duty and retirees. Please attend to hear what AFSA is doing for you. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Bob Hope Primary School Needs "Traffic Flow" Volunteers Bob Hope Primary School is looking for ongoing volunteers to support traffic flow for morning and afternoon pick up and drop off. The school is also looking for volunteers to help out during recess. Please contact Ms. Luldes Giraud at Luldes.giraud@pac.dodea.edu for more information. Amelia Earhart Intermediate School Tutoring Opportunity Amelia Earhart Intermediate School (3rd - 5th grade) is continuously looking for volunteer tutors for a tutoring program which started this past Nov. Tutors are needed from 8-8:40 a.m. and 3:10-4:10 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you are interested in tutoring, please contact Mr. Gerard Santoro at Gerard.santoro@pac.dodea.edu or 634-1329. Tutors Needed for Kadena High School Homework Academy Tutors are needed for the Homework Academy located in Kadena High School's Information Center. The Homework Academy is a time for students to work on school assignments. Tutoring is offered every Tuesday and Thursday from 2-4 p.m. Please contact Dr. Susan Paul at 634-3455 or email susan.paul@pac.dodea.edu if you are interested in volunteering. Volunteers do not have to commit to all sessions and we can work around most schedules. Kadena Thrift Store Needs Assistance The Kadena Thrift Store is looking for assistance from anyone with SOFA status above 12 years of age. Volunteer hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Quilters Needed for Pacific Patchwork Guild Pacific Patchwork Guild is a Kadena based non-profit organization that donates baby quilts to the Camp Lester hospital and Stork's Nest. The group is looking for quilters or people interested in learning. All you need is a sewing machine and a desire to create. Meetings are held on the first and third Thursday of each month at Bob Hope Primary School from 6:30-8 p.m. There will also be a workshop at Bob Hope Primary School on the second Saturday of each month between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. For more information please contact Asta Dorsett at 080-6490-0461 or email her at asta@astaquilts.com . Youth Sports Baseball and Softball Coaches Needed Kadena Youth Sports and Fitness is looking for volunteer coaches for their upcoming youth baseball and softball season. Coaches are needed for ages 5-6 T-Ball, ages 7-8 Coach Pitch, ages 9-10 and 11-13 Baseball, and ages 9-11 and 12-15 girls fast pitch softball. The season will run from June 20 to Sept. 2. Please contact Kadena Youth Sports and Fitness at 634-1384 or e-mail amy.stewart@kadena.af.mil for additional information. Memorial Day Ceremony Volunteers Needed The Memorial Day ceremony committee is currently seeking 24 volunteers for an Air Force formation. Six alternates will also be needed as well as one officer to command the formation and one individual who can recite the Air Force Creed. Please contact Master Sgt. Michael Jones at 630-4411 or Michael.jones.2@kadena.af.mil if you are interested in volunteering.