Spouse Orientation

A forum for new Kadena spouses will be held on Jan. 26 from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Support Coordinator Building, Bldg. 128 conference room. The purpose of the forum is to learn about the various employment, volunteer, and educational opportunities; have an insightful discussion with a panel of diverse spouses; meet key agencies in our community; explore recreation opportunities, and much more.

Team Kadena to host Spouse Orientation

Published Jan. 20, 2016
By Airman 1st Class Nick Emerick
18th Wing Public Affairs

01/20/2016- KADENA AIR BASE, Japan- -- The Airman and Family Readiness Center and the Community Support Coordinator Office will be hosting a "Welcome to Kadena" Spouse Orientation Jan. 26, at the Schilling Community Center from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

According to Lisa Velez, 18th Wing community support coordinator, the goal of the orientation is to address prevalent questions and concerns reported by spouses who are new to Kadena, and to mitigate the risk of isolation and connect the intended audience to the resources.

"It came about through seeking out our community members and truly listening to their expressed needs conveyed through various discussions, forums, and surveys; it will now come to fruition through the collaborative efforts of many agencies and resources committed to the care and keeping of this exceptional community," said Velez.

The orientation will feature guest speakers from base clubs and organizations including Red Cross, the Okinawa Enlisted and Officer Spouses clubs and several others, ending with a lunch with your key spouse.

"I find it particularly exciting not only as a volunteer in the community support coordinator office but also as a key spouse that there will now exist a forum for our new spouses to learn more about the opportunities, resource, and fun, accessible to them on Kadena," said Peggy Vinyard, 18th Wing volunteer.

To sign up for the orientation, please RSVP here by Jan. 22.

For those that miss the Jan. 26 date, there will be new spouse orientations held throughout the year, including June 14, Aug. 30, and Oct. 18.