Kadena Base Bulletin, March 31 Published March 31, 2010 By 18th Wing Public Affairs KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please email a short paragraph (NOT bullets) containing essential information (who, what, when, where, why, 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. on 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 BX parking lot traffic pattern changes Dining facility closures Gate 3 closure April is Alcohol Awareness Month Estate claims Postal advisory E-5 promotion testing Power outage at Torii Station Vet Clinic business hours change Job/position openings Summer Hire Program still accepting applications Upcoming Events Project Graduation AFSA monthly meeting Free volleyball clinic 18th SFS to host civilian police academy Treasure Egg Hunt Volunteer Opportunities Upcoming blood drives at Kadena Air Force Assistance Fund Notices BX parking lot traffic pattern changes The parking lot at the Kadena Base Exchange is inching toward completion. Now that the old base exchange has been demolished and debris removed, it is time for contractors to begin the process of laying new pavement for the parking lot. From now until June 30, there will be traffic pattern changes, and some sections and entrances of the parking lot will be closed for repaving starting Thursday, April 1. Dining facility closures Due to mandatory facility safety upgrades, the Johnson and Marshall Dining Facilities will undergo a two-phased closure. Phase I closure will impact the Johnson Dining Facility from March 8 until April 20. At the conclusion of Phase I, work will commence at the Marshall Dining Facility from April 21 through July 5. While the dining facilities are closed, all Air Force Essential Station Messing (ESM) meal card members will be placed on Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) status ($323.87 per month). This has already been coordinated with 18 CPTS. Members will receive BAS effective March 8 - July 5. These members will see the first BAS payment in their April 1 paychecks and they will receive back pay starting from March 8. Gate 3 closure Outbound traffic lanes at Gate 3 will be closed April 9-18 for lane maintenance. Gate 5 will be opened during this time to help alleviate traffic congestion. Bad weather may delay start date and /or work progress. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Master Sgt. Green at 632-7022 or Mr. Rogers at 634-7258. April is Alcohol Awareness Month The Kadena ADAPT Program will be sponsoring a prevention booth at the Kadena BX April 10, 17 and 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ADAPT will be passing out information brochures, anonymous screenings, prevention material and free goodies to everyone interested. For more information, call 634-2700/7919. Estate claims It is with deep regret that Kadena announces the untimely death of Airman 1st Class Leonard R. Barnes, III, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan. Major K. Jason Hunt has been appointed the Summary Court Officer. All claims for or against the decedent's estate must be submitted to Maj. Hunt. He can be contacted at 632-8011 or jason.hunt@kadena.af.mil. Postal advisory The complete address of the sender, including APO number, should be on the upper-left corner of the address side of the envelope, package or post card. International letter mail rates are in half ounces. Letters with insufficient postage will be returned to sender. If you have questions, call Master Sgt. Smith at 634-3244. E-5 promotion testing Members eligible to test for Staff Sergeant must sign for their test date between April 1 and April 15, 2010, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the Kadena Education and Training Center, building 59, 3rd Floor. Testing begins May 1 and ends June 15, 2010. Power outage at Torii Station There will be a power outage at Torii on April 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All buildings will be affected. Torii Station apologizes for any inconvenience that this power outage may cause. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact to the Acting Chief of OPW at 644-4458. Vet Clinic business hours change The veterinary clinic will close at 4:30 p.m. starting Monday, March 29. The hours of operation will be as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The clinic is closed all federal holidays, Saturdays and Sundays. Job/position openings The Kadena Chapel has an opening available for the Protestant Women of the Chapel, Children's Church Coordinator. Closeout date for bid and resume submissions is April 7 by 4:30 p.m. at Chapel 2. Interviews will be conducted on April 8. Maximum allowable bid for this contract will be set at $2,400 with a public bid opening 4:30 p.m. April 9 at Chapel 2. Bid packages are available at Chapel 2 or visit the chapel website at www.kadenachapel.org. For more information, please call the contract officer for this contract Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Cataldi 634-1288. The Kadena Chapel has an opening available for the Catholic Religious Education Coordinator. Closeout date for bid and resume submissions is April 9 by 4:30 p.m. at Chapel 2. Interviews will be conducted on April 20. Maximum allowable bid for this contract will be set at $18,000 annually with a public bid opening 4:30 p.m. April 21 at Chapel 2. Bid packages are available at Chapel 2 or visit the chapel website at www.kadenachapel.org. For more information, please call the contract officer for this contract Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Cataldi at 634-1288. Kadena Unaccompanied Housing must immediately fill three (3) vacant Airmen Dorm Leader (8H000) positions (Dorm Managers). Applicants must be E-5s (SSgt); must have a minimum of 1 year experience as a supervisor; possess leadership and mentorship capability; not have any record of emotional instability, disciplinary actions, or financial irresponsibility; ability to speak distinctly and to all levels of rank; possess high standards of military appearance and conduct; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, supply, accounting, facility maintenance procedures and management of personnel. You must have 9 months remaining on your DEROS and not receiving payment from an SRB. This is a three-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. The McDaniel Center for Professional Development has an opening for the FTAC NCOIC position. The application submission date is April 7, 2010. Please email or call Tech. Sgt. Jerald Custance (632-7829) or Master Sgt. Jerry Laney (634-3337) for details. There are job openings at the Child Development Centers and School Age Programs. For more information, contact the Human Resource Office at 634-2330. Summer Hire Program still accepting applications Organizations: Can your unit/organization use a clerk or laborer over the summer? If so, we are still accepting SF-52 RPAs until April 14. Funds to pay for these positions will be from the 18th Wing - all Team Kadena organizations (to include tenant units) can participate. Applicants: Summer Hire applications will be accepted April 2-14 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Kadena Civilian Personnel, building 721A, second floor. Announcements and applications are available at the schools and on www.kadenaforcesupport.com/cpo. It is recommended to log on to the website to download and complete the application form, as applications will need to be typed. Applicant is required to bring their social security card and passport, as well as their sponsor's orders for verification upon submission of a completed application. Please read the complete announcement prior to filling out the application. SOFA-status US citizen dependents (age 14 through 22) and spouses of DoD military and US appropriated fund, NAF, and AAFES civilians are eligible to participate. Dependents of sponsors working for the Red Cross, USO, DoD contactors, BX concessionaries, military banking facilities, or universities are ineligible for the program. For more information please go to www.kadenaforcesupport.com/cpo or email 18fss.civilianrecrui@kadena.af.mil. Upcoming Events Project Graduation Kadena High School's Project Graduation is doing photos with the Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny is located at the Kadena BX on the 2nd floor behind the elevators and near the girls' clothing section. Photos are $5.00 each and all proceeds go toward Project Graduation, an event to keep our seniors safe on Graduation Night. The Bunny will be at the Kadena BX on Saturdays and Sundays from now through August 3rd. Hours on Saturday are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 - 6 p.m. For more information, contact Shannon Ray at 080-4320-1971 or Tiffany Wayland at 632-0986. AFSA monthly meeting The Air Force Sergeants Association will hold its monthly meeting, Thursday, April 1, at 11 a.m. in the Kuba Room at the Rocker NCO Club. Open to all active duty and retirees. Free volleyball clinic The Ryukyu Volleyball Association will host a free volleyball clinic, open to all players 18 and over, at the Risner Fitness Center from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 3. No registration required. The clinic will be conducted by a new team of varsity level members here at Kadena. Please contact Major Camps at 634-0139 or Staff Sgt. Jeffrey White at 634-5128 if you have any questions. 18th SFS to host civilian police academy The 18th Security Forces Squadron is hosting a Civilian Police Academy (CPA). The program is geared toward any SOFA-status civilian 20 years of age or older and will expose students to the law enforcement career field. Students will participate in baton and pepper spray training, DUI procedures, radar, military working dogs, criminal investigations and ride-along with an on-duty patrolman. Class begins April 21, 2010, and will continue every Wednesday for a total of 6 weeks. If you are interested in a law enforcement career or just looking for an in-depth look at the role of security forces at Kadena Air Base, please contact Investigator Worley at 634-1419 or 634-2744. Treasure Egg Hunt Come on out to Kadena Elementary School on Friday, April 2 at 9 a.m. and join Ms. Kelley Lynn Pryor's kindergarten classroom on a Treasure Egg Hunt. While the students are busily learning in the classroom, parents will be hiding the eggs filled with candy and prizes around the KES courtyard. The Treasure Egg Hunt will be a fun-filled math lesson for the kindergarteners, and five lucky students will be winners! For more information, contact Ms. Kelley Lynn Pryor at 634-1550. Volunteer Opportunities Upcoming blood drives at Kadena FTAC will host a blood drive at building 3445 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 7. Contact Staff Sgt. Morris at 632-9879 for more information. Ryukyu Middle School's National Junior Honor Society will host a blood drive at the cafeteria (building 1984) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 9. Contact Sue Grondin at 634-4849 for more information. Air Force Assistance Fund The 18 Wing will be starting its Air Force Assistance Fund drive March 29 - May 7. Please contact your unit AFAF POC if you want to donate. The Wing POC contacts are Senior Master Sgt. Pritchert and Master Sgt. McCalpine.