Kadena Base Bulletin, Sept. 21 Published Sept. 21, 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 18 Logistics Readiness Squadron closures Construction on Douglas Blvd Message from finance Running Coaches Needed Spouse Tuition Assistance Program End of Fiscal Year fuel orders Airmen and Family Readiness Center limited class schedule AAFES Customer Survey UPCOMING EVENTS Mega Case Lot Sale at Kadena Commissary Challenge Run supporting Kadena's non-profit OPERATION Warm Heart Postal Advisory 50th Combined Federal Campaign AFSA Car Wash Golf Tournament supporting That Others May Live Foundation Kadena Special Olympics 5k Fun Run CCME Scholarship Deadline Update Upcoming Chapel Events Fire Prevention Week AFSA Meeting VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES American Legion seeking volunteers to cut grass NOTICES 18 Logistics Readiness Squadron closures Due to an official LRS Flight function the following offices will be closed or minimally manned at 12 p.m., Sept. 23: TMO Cargo Movement Closed TMO Personal Property Closed TMO Passenger Travel Closed Vehicle Operations-minimum manned and limited service. Contact vehicle dispatch for support 634-4505/3345. IDRC-minimum manned. Services will be limited to emergencies only. Please contact command post at 634-1800 and ask to be connected to PAX/PPTY or Cargo Movements standby. Construction on Douglas Blvd The 718th CES will be overseeing construction to repair the Douglas Boulevard between Gate 1 and McKennon Avenue. Kadena drivers should use extra caution, adhere to establish detours, and expect some traffic delays in this area from Sept. 23 to Nov. 24. Please contact Brandon Toliver with any questions: brandon.toliver@kadena.af.mil. Message from finance If you are taking leave while on orders from DTS, you must submit a Form 988 with your voucher submission in DTS. To find your Form 988 in leave web, click the "View/Print Part II" button on the left menu. There is new guidance that Government Travel Cards and Controlled Spending Account Cards are no longer authorized for personal use. This does not comply with previous guidance. Travelers are no longer authorized to use CSA cards or GTCs for personal use after reimbursement of the final settlement voucher. The member may request an EFT transfer from Citi by calling the number on the back of the card, withdraw the money from the ATM, request a check by mail, or log into the Citibank website to receive funds after reimbursement of the final voucher. For any questions, please contact your unit APCs. If a member on CED orders departs 7 days before or after the proceed date, new orders must be cut to process the member's voucher. Amended orders will not be accepted. Members must file a travel voucher within 5 workdays of arrival from PCS or TDY. If you fail to file in the allotted time, your First Sergeant will be contacted. Do not detach members on TDY from their organizations in DTS. There are other methods which can be used by the TDY unit to process amendments or change authorizations as needed. Detaching a traveler while TDY limits the visibility of the home base in responding to inquiries and ensuring the military pay entitlements are properly started and stopped and ensuring all leave days are properly charged. Running coaches needed Kadena Youth Sports and Fitness is looking for volunteers to assist in their upcoming Ready, Set, Run program. Ready, Set, Run is a running and character development program for youth ages 8 to 13. The club will meet once a week beginning Sept. 26 until Dec. 17. Please contact 634-3738 if you are interested. Spouse Tuition Assistance Program Air Force Spouses cut your college tuition costs with help from the Air Force Aid Society's Spouse Tuition Assistance Program . Spouses of Air Force military members stationed overseas are eligible to receive college tuition supplements. Courses may be taken on base or through distance education learning through one of the approved universities on Okinawa. Applications are now being accepted for Term 2. Deadline to submit application is Oct. 7. For more information and application process please visit STAP online at https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/stap or pick up a handbook of qualifications, deadlines and restrictions at the base Education Center or at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. End of fiscal year fuel orders Last day to top off organizational tanks for the End of Fiscal Year is Sept. 26. All tank custodians who need to order fuel must submit their orders no later than 10 a.m. on Sept. 23. Coordination for fuel orders must be made by the appointed tank custodian with the Fuels Service Center at 634-3773. Airmen and Family Readiness Center limited class schedule Please be advised the Airman & Family Readiness Center will provide the following limited services and classes from Sept. 27 to Sept. 29. Regular services will resume on Sept. 30. Pre/Post-Deployment Briefings Newcomers' Orientation Japanese Basic Step 1 Sanshi AAFES Customer Survey Kadena shoppers will have the opportunity to participate in the 2011 Customer Satisfaction Index through Oct. 1. During this time, troops and their families are encouraged to visit the Exchange to provide feedback on locally available services. Beyond improving the Exchange benefit, shoppers who participate will also receive a coupon worth $5 off their next purchase at the Exchange. The survey, will address customer service, pricing, sales associate availability, merchandise assortment and many more key issues. UPCOMING EVENTS Mega Case Lot Sale at Kadena Commissary Due to weather, the Kadena Commissary is holding their Mega Case lot sale on Sept. 30, and Oct. 1 & 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit the commissary for a brochure or call 634-1413 for details. Challenge Run supporting Kadena's non-profit OPERATION Warm Heart The Kadena First Sergeants are hosting a 6, 10, or 20k Challenge Run supporting Kadena's non-profit OPERATION Warm Heart. The event takes place on Sept. 30 at the Risner Fitness Center, starting at 6 a.m. (staggered start times). The cost is $1 per kilometer. All runners will receive a race bib and the first 300 paid runners will receive a sports towel. The top three placers in each category of the 20k Challenge will receive a prize and certificate; top three placers in each category of the 6k and 10k Challenge receive a certificate. Pre-register at: https://einvitations.afit.edu/Sep11Run/anim.cfm. You may also register between 5 to 5:30 a.m. at the Risner Fitness Center on run day. Please see any Kadena First Sergeant for additional information or cash payments. Postal Advisory Did you know while enjoying the Free Military Postal Service (MPS) mail delivery service in the Pacific, Europe and Middle East that you cannot use USPS Priority/Express boxes going to any APO zip codes? It is prohibited to wrap USPS Priority boxes in brown paper and/or turning it inside out to send items to an APO address. Postal customers can mail parcels up to 70 pounds free to any APO/FPO in Europe and Pacific excluding Hawaii, Guam, and Alaska, using regular brown boxes and not USPS Priority boxes. If you have questions, please call MSgt Anthony Smith at 634-3244. 50th Combined Federal Campaign The 50th annual Combined Federal Campaign will begin Oct. 3 and run until Dec. 2. This year's event at Kadena will include a kickoff ceremony, 5k fun run, and a BX/Commissary donation drive. Our goal is to have 100 percent informed with an opportunity to contribute. Please contact your unit CFC rep for more details or go online to www.cfcoverseas.org. AFSA Car Wash Please come out to support the Air Force Sergeant Association October car wash. The car wash will be held at the Chapel 2 parking lot on Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The car wash will be accepting donations and proceeds will go to support next year's Air Force Ball and POW/MIA memorial ceremony. Golf Tournament supporting That Others May Live Foundation The 18th Operations Group is hosting a two-day golf tournament supporting "That Others May Live Foundation" on Sept. 28 & 29 at the Banyan Tree golf course on Kadena. Proceeds will be donated to the "That Others May Live Foundation" which provides scholarships, family counseling, and aid to surviving children of United States Air Force Rescue heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice. This is a 4-man best ball with a shot gun start both days. Teams will use their best round for their official score. The cost for the two-day tournament is $100 per person, which includes a round per day, golf cart and BBQ style lunch, or a $400 team option. Prizes for 1st, 2nd & last place, longest drive and closest to the pin will be presented on Sept. 30. This will be a great event to close-out this fiscal year and contribute to a foundation that has provided support for members within the 18th Wing. Ask about our single day slots if unable to participate both days. Please contact 18th OG Executive Officers at 634-1803 to sign up or SMSgt Tweeter, MSgt Smith or SSgt Reed at 634-3131 for more information. Kadena Special Olympics 5k Fun Run The Kadena Special Olympics (KSO) is hosting a 5K Fun Run on Sept. 24. Registration begins at 6:00 a.m. and the race will begin at 7 a.m. The first 300 participants will receive a free t-shirt. Donations will be collected at the event and all proceeds will go towards future KSO activities. If you have any questions, please contact Lt. Jamie Davis. Commissary Commando Single Airmen Event All single Airmen, no matter the rank, are invited to participate in the Commissary Commando Single Airmen Event. It will be held Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kadena Commissary. Not only will you learn about savings, there will be games, prizes and one lucky winner will win an Ipad2. Sign up at: https://einvitations.afit.edu/DECA354/anim.cfm or just show up the night of the event. For more information contact MSgt Tanya Howard at 634-4414. CCME Scholarship deadline update To all in our military community and their spouses and pursuing off duty education, The Council of Colleges and Military Educators have 10 $1000 scholarships to award; 5 for Active Duty and 5 for military spouses. The new deadline for scholarship applications to be received is Nov. 1. The following link provides all of the eligibility requirements and links to the applications. http://www.ccmeonline.org/scholarships.aspx For more information please e-mail Jason C. Szot at jason.szot@navy.mil. Upcoming Chapel Events AWANA Kadena Chapel would like to invite all children to participate in AWANA. Children three years through 6th grade meet on Sunday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Religious Ministries Bldg. 856 on Kadena. AWANA is a nondenominational Bible-centered organization whose goal is to reach children with the Gospel of Christ and train them to serve Him. If you have further questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Robert and Cheryl Karnes at kadena.awana@yahoo.com. DISCOVER BIBLE BASICS Come participate in this 10 week class that examines Christianity from the inside. Learn to navigate the Bible and discover the power of prayer for yourself. No need to sign up, just show up. Start any Sunday and all ages are welcome. The class meets Sunday mornings at 8:45 a.m. at Chapel One. For more information contact Barb & Mac King bbkingdds@yahoo.com or mac.king@yahoo.com PWOC The Protestant Women of the Chapel has started a new session of fall Bible studies. Please join us on Tuesday mornings from 9:15 a.m.to 11:30 a.m. at Chapel Three. Each week we enjoy food, fun, and fellowship! A Children's ministry is provided. LIFE Groups The Kadena Chapel Contemporary Worship Service will begin LIFE Groups the week of Sept. 26 using the book Radical, by David Platt. Multiple days and times are available. Come join us on this incredible eight week journey. Ministry Fair The Kadena Chapel Contemporary Worship Service is hosting a Ministry Fair Sept. 25 at 10:40 a.m. Come and join us for food, children's games and activities, and learn about the many service opportunities and ministries being offered. Contact the Chapel office at 634-1288 for more information on any of the events. Fire Prevention Week Kadena Fire Emergency Services, in a joint venture with The American Red Cross, will be hosting Fire Prevention Week from Oct .9 to Oct.15. This week is more than just a chance to teach school age children about fire safety. This is a base wide event intended to educate all ages on the dangers fire can create. Events scheduled will occur as follows: Oct. 11- Proclamation & school visits at Amelia Earhart & Bob Hope Oct. 11- Parade through base housing scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Oct. 12- School Visit at Kadena Elementary School at 9 a.m. Oct. 13- School visit at Stearly Heights Elementary School at 9 a.m. Visit at Niko Niko CDCat 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Visit at Wakaba CDC at 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Oct. 14- Fire Prevention information dissemination at Kadena BX & Commissary from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Auto Extrication Demonstration at Kadena BX at 10 a.m. Fire Muster at noon The auto extrication demonstration will be performed by members of Kadena Fire Emergency Services and will show what it takes to pry entrapped passengers from a damaged vehicle. The Fire Muster is an event where teams of four, consisting of 3 males and 1 female, compete in firefighting drills. Anyone can enter and there's no cost to compete. All branches are welcome to participate. This is a chance for hard charging competitive folks to get out and earn bragging rights. Feel free to wear your "war paint" and distinguishing markers to show team pride. We recommend participants wear steel toe boots and gloves. Trophies will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place teams and the 1st and 2nd place fastest male and female individual scores. American Red Cross will provide a rehabilitation station for competitors. If you think you have what it takes, contact TSgt Thomas at the Fire Prevention Office: 634-4500 or e-mail at nelson.thomas@kadena.af.mil. Please pre-register by 2 p.m. on Oct. 13. Both events are open to the public and the Kadena American Red Cross will be on hand to provide general information, and volunteer sign up rosters. Please come out and take advantage of these and other educating and interesting displays. AFSA Meeting AFSA's monthly meeting will be held Oct. 6 at 11 a.m. in the Rocker NCO Club, Kuba Room. The meeting is open to all active duty and retirees. Membership is not required to attend. Please join us to hear what AFSA is doing for you. Bring a friend and enter a drawing to win a free membership and prizes. Light refreshments will be served. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES American Legion seeking volunteers to cut grass Volunteers needed to help the American Legion mow the grass at the International Cemetery in Naha. The last Sunday of every month volunteers meet at the American Legion right outside the Legion gate of Camp Foster at 8:45 a.m. Everything for the entire day is provided including car pooling, lawn care equipment, lunch and each member will also be awarded a Certificate of Appreciation. This is one of the few international cemeteries on island and is currently not kept up by the local Japanese government. Over 90 percent of the people who rest there are Americans. If you would like to help us keep it looking respectable or need more information please contact SrA John Busbee at 634-8139 or John O'Brien at 090-9789-8481.