serving airmen

36 Pages·2017·23.55 MB·English

horizons issue 4
apr
2017
yokota aB, japan
Produced by
the 374th Force Support Squadron
Serving Airmen
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Military Child Fuji Festival MariCar Go-kart
This month we are celebrating our Enjoy shibazakura flowers, delicious Single Airmen are invited to drive
awesome military children! Pgs. 6-7. food and unique keepsakes. Pgs. 20-21. through Tokyo via go-kart! Pg. 23.
Paid ad. No Federal endorsement of advertiser intended.
April 2017
6 | Month of the MilitAry Child
8 Club events
Enlisted Club
Officers’ Club
All Ranks
12 sports & reCreAtion
Outdoor Recreation (ODR)
Tama Hills Recreation Area
Golf
Natatorium
Tomodachi Lanes Bowling Center
Samurai Fitness Center (SFC) & Annex
18 | 374 fss: serving AirMen 365
20 | CulturAl ConneCtion
12
22 life & leisure
Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC)
Community Centers
Arts & Crafts Center (A&C)
Auto Hobby Shop
Library
Aero Club & Flight Training Center (FTC)
Pet Care Center
Vehicle Operations
26 Information Tickets & Travel (ITT)
27 Kids Korner
14 Family Child Care (FCC)
Youth & Teen Center
Youth Sports & Fitness
Child Development Center (CDC)
This one doesn’t count! 29 | inforMAtion
Calendar
FIND THE SAMURAI FOX!
Classes
Which page is Samurai Fox hiding on? Private message Map
us the answer on facebook.com/YokotaFSS by the end Directory
of this month and you could win a $50 FSS gift card. A
winner will be randomly selected and announced at the
beginning of next month on our Facebook page. Must be
a current Yokota resident with a DoD ID card and is 18
and older to be eligible.
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Departments
COmmanD
374 aW COmmanDer, COLONEL KENNEth E. MOss
374 msG COmmanDer, COLONEL JOhN W. WINKLER
374 Fss DireCtOr, MR. PAUL KEENAN
374 Fss Deputy COmmanDer, MAJOR MELIssA DANLEY
374 Fss superintenDent, ChIEf MAstER sERGEANt CLINtON WILKERsON
374 Fss OperatiOns OFFiCer, MAJOR LON hOPKINs
DireCtOr
ChieF, marketinG, DIANA sU-NIIMI
art
COmmerCial artists, AtsUshI KADOKAWA
tAKEshI tOYAMA
AYA OKAMOtO
GraphiC illustratOr, ChELsEA GIPsON
eDitOrial
SUMMER SESSIONS START: Writer-eDitOr, MARY KING
15 May | 22 May | 5 June | 19 June | 17 July Business
COmmerCial spOnsOrship & aDvertisinG COOrDinatOr, YOKO KOMIYA
Visit asia.umuc.edu or your local supervisOry marketinG assistant, PAUL tICAs
Online marketinG assistant, VIKtORIYA fAJARDO
UMUC office on base to learn more.
OFFiCe autOmatiOn Clerk, DE’ANNA DAhMER
intern, MAtthEW RIVERO
print
reprODuCtiOn manaGer, MAKOtO ARItA
Copyright © 2017 University of Maryland University College OFFset press OperatOr, MAsANORI OhNO
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phOtOGraphers, ADRIAN URIbE
AsIA hAGANs
hOriZOns COntaCt marketinG OFFiCe
is published for United States Military and Department of
Defense personnel and their family members living in or assigned to the Kanto WeB: WWW.YOKOtAsUPPORt.COM
Plain (Japan) region and Japanese Nationals and their families assigned to FaCeBOOk: fACEbOOK.COM/YOKOtAfss
Yokota Air Base, Japan. Horizons is the official magazine of the 374th Force Dsn: 225-3308
Support Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan. Opinions expressed in Horizons do COmmerCial: 042-552-2510 Ext. 5-3308 (ENGLIsh)
not necessarily represent those of the 374th Airlift Wing or the United States us internatiOnal: 011-81-3117-55-3308
Air Force. No Federal endorsement of advertisers or sponsors is intended. Fax: [phone]
mail: 374 FSS/FSK • Unit 5119, Bldg 1295 • APO, AP 96328-5119
All facility programs, event hours and dates are subject to change.
Submissions are welcome. All submissions are subject to editing before printing. All
articles, artwork and photographs become the property of the 374th Force Support
Squadron Marketing & Publicity Department.
thank yOu tO Our spOnsOrs!
No Federal endorsement of sponsors intended.
GROWING YOUR bUsINEss please COntaCt yOkOta Fss marketinG FOr spOnsOrship OppOrtunities.
WIth MILItARY fAMILIEs? phone: [phone] (ext（内線）: 5-3308) email: [email protected]
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Paid ads. No Federal endorsement of advertisers intended.
Month of the Military Child is all about celebrating military families and their children for
the daily sacrifices they make and for overcoming adversity. From changing schools
often and moving away from friends and family to being separated from parents
for long periods of time– military children face a unique set of challenges.
We reached out to child care facilities from all over Yokota Air Base and they selected
outstanding children who go above and beyond in their military community. We asked
them to tell us what being a military child means to them. Here’s what they had to say:
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AdiA AlexAnder MikAi egbon
Age: 10 Youth & Teen Center Age: 11 Youth & Teen Center
“Kids face lots of challenges, being in “It’s challenging moving from place
the military doesn’t make things any to place, but I love being able to
better. Your parents may deploy and experience different cultures.”
it’s hard not always having them there
and worrying that they may not come
back. Having faith helps me a lot. My
Dad is about to deploy for one year,
which will be very difficult, but I know
he’ll be back safely. Love you Dad!”
WilliAM JAMes
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Age: 13
Youth & Teen Center
JAcob HirvelA victoriA lucsok
Activities/Clubs:
Age: 6 SAC Age: 10 SAC
Torch Club President,
“I love when my parents go to help “I get to travel and make new friends. I Youth & Teen BGCA Clubs,
people through volunteering. I also can learn about different cultures first- Cross Country & Track,
enjoy going off base to eat at Baskin hand, including Japan. I enjoy living Basketball,
Robbin’s and Coco’s with my sister!” on base where I can understand the Baseball and Football
language, and when I travel to new
places in Japan, I get to experience “Being a military child to me
things that I have never seen before.
means being able to experience
I can also help others and feel more
places, cultures and foods from
responsible and mature. I also feel
all over the world. It can be
safe on the military base. That is how I
feel about being a military child.” difficult changing schools and
being overseas in a new country
can create a language barrier.
However, I love making friends
around the globe and that’s
really what being a military child
means to me.”
AlessAndro MAyorgA lucy edgecoMb
Age: 4 Yume CDC Age: 4 Kibo CDC
“I love playing Pac-Man games at “I live next to the pool where I love to
school, seeing my friends, food and go swimming. I like the noodles and
playing with Magna-Tiles. I also love broccoli in Japan, watching T.V. and I
being with my Mom.” have friends here.”
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RANK SPECIFIC
CLUB EVENTS
ENLISTED CLUB OFFICERS’ CLUB
227-8820 • Bldg. 2066 225-8526 • Bldg. 31
All events listed below may only be attended All events listed below may only be attended
by Enlisted personnel and their families. by Officer personnel and their families.
QUarTErLy mEmBErShiP aPPrECiaTioN diNNEr FirST Friday FamiLy NighT BUFFET
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N Wed • 26 Apr • 5-7 p.m. • Members: Free; Nonmembers: $10 Fri • 7 Apr • 5-7 p.m.
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V Ohsawa Ballroom • Adults Only Members: $8 Adults, Free for Children
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B Come and enjoy a complimentary dinner buffet as part of your many Nonmembers: $10 Ages 12 & Up, $5 Ages 5-11, Free for Ages 4 & Under
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L membership benefits. Don’t miss out on the chance to win amazing prizes! Join us for a delicious dinner buffet the first Friday of every month.
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Friday SoCiaL hoUr wiTh ProgrESSiVE drawiNgS Chico’s Chop House will be open for dinner during this time.
Fridays • 4:30-6:30 p.m. • Members: Free; Nonmembers: $10 mEmBEr’S SoCiaL Friday
Adults Only
wiTh ProgrESSiVE drawiNgS
Win up to $1,199 just for being a member!
Drawing 1: 5:15 p.m. for $50 FSS gift card Fridays • 5-7 p.m. • Members: Free; Nonmembers:10
Drawing 2: 5:45 p.m. for $75 FSS gift card Samurai Lounge • Adults only
Drawing 3: 6:15 p.m. starts at $150* Start the weekend off right every Friday by coming out to socialize with great
people. Don’t miss out the chance to win cash and/or other cool prizes.
*If not claimed, the prize will increase by $150 each week until it reaches
$1,199. $50-500 prizes will be awarded in cash, prizes over $500 are KaraoKE “SiNg iT LiKE a STar”
awarded on FSS gift cards. Fri • 7 Apr • 5-10 p.m.
LOUNgE ENTERTaINmENT
Adults Only
Thank you for sponsoring the Enlisted and
ShogUN LoUNgE ENTErTaiNmENT Officers’ Clubs Quarterly Membership Dinners.
CoUNTry NighT & PooL ToUrNamENT No Federal endorsement of sponsor intended.
Sat • 1 Apr • 8 p.m.
rEggaE ThUrSday
Thu • 6 Apr • 7:30-10 p.m.
LaTiN daNCE NighT
Sat • 15 Apr • 8 p.m.
KaraoKE
Thu • 20 Apr • 7-9 p.m.
oPEN miC TaLENT SEriES FiNaL
Fri • 21 Apr • 7:30 p.m.
gLow ParTy
Sat • 22 Apr • 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
SaTUrday daNCE mix
Sat • 29 Apr • 9 p.m.
wEEKLy EVENTS
Fridays • 6:30-9 p.m. • Old School Night
Fridays • 9 p.m. • Shogun Vibes
Saturdays • 9 p.m. • Hitsville Mix
Quarterly Membership Night
Tue • 4 Apr • 5-7 p.m.
Members: Free; Nonmembers: $10
Ballroom, Officers’ Club • Adults Only
Come out for an incredible complimentary dinner!
Evening dining will be closed to support this event.
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ALL RANKS
CLUB EVENTS
Easter Brunch
Sun • 16 Apr • 10 a.m.-2 p.m. C
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$23.95 Ages 13 & Up, $12.95 Ages 6-12, B
Free for Ages 5 & Under E
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$2 Members First Discount EN
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Ohsawa Ballroom, Enlisted Club S
Celebrate Easter with family and friends with
an incredible spread of delicious cuisines!
ENLISTED CLUB wiNgmaN wEdNESday OFFICERS’ CLUB
227-8820 • Bldg. 2066 Wednesdays • 6-8:45 p.m. 225-8526 • Bldg. 31
70¢ Wings • $1 Drafts
mEmBErShiP TriVia NighT
Shogun Lounge • Adults Only
aPPrECiaTioN BrEaKFaST Enjoy a night out with friends by dining on tasty Wed • 12 Apr • 6-8 p.m.
Mon • 3 Apr • 6:30-9:30 a.m. wings. Choose from a variety of incredible sauces Samurai Lounge • Adults Only
Members: Free including super-hot, Buffalo, spicy Buffalo, Put your knowledge to the test and bring your
Nonmembers: $10 Ages 13 & Up, $3.95 Ages barbeque, teriyaki, sweet & spicy, southern, lemon friends and family along for this thrilling game night.
6-12, Free for Ages 5 & Under pepper and garlic basil. NEW! SQUadroN FEUd NighT
Ohsawa Ballroom STaTE admiSSioN day Wed • 26 Apr • 6-8 p.m.
Show your club card and receive a complimentary
Mon • 10 Apr • 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • Charlie T’s Samurai Lounge • Adults Only
breakfast buffet!
Maryland & Louisiana Come together as a squadron to battle-off Family
TExaS hoLd’Em ToUrNamENT Show your driver’s license along with your AF club Feud style!
Sat • 1 Apr • 4 p.m. card to our cashier and your lunch buffet is free. BUTChEr’S ChoiCE
Members: $20; Nonmembers: $25 You must be a Yokota club member to participate.
Thu • 27 Apr • 5-9 p.m. • Chico’s Chop House
Shogun Lounge KidS KLUB Dive into your choice of juicy and delectable
Enter the poker tournament for some great prizes
Wednesdays • 4:30-6:30 p.m. lobster, seafood, pork chops and steaks; includes
and enjoy delicious food!
$9.95 Ages 13 & Up, Free for Ages 12 & Under salad bar and buffet of delicious side dishes.
ChamPagNE BrUNCh Members Only Reservations strongly recommended.
Sun • 2, 9, 23 & 30 Apr • 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 5 Apr • Easter Special wiNgmaN wEdNESday wiTh
$18.95 Ages 13 & Up, $11.95 Ages 6-12, 12 Apr • Fitness Day
moTowN & oLd SChooL mUSiC
Free for Ages 5 & Under 19 Apr • Earth Day
$2 Members First Discount BiNgo Wednesdays • 5-7 p.m. • Samurai Lounge
Ohsawa Ballroom, Enlisted Club Vibe to smooth tunes while enjoying delicious
Come and enjoy a delicious buffet which includes Tuesdays & Fridays • 7 p.m.* wings with friends.
Sundays • 5 p.m.*
breakfast favorites; meat carving station with juicy
Ohsawa Ballroom
turkey, ham and roast beef; a variety of sides and
Play for a chance to win $15,000 every session!
much more.
21 Apr Bingo will be moved to 20 Apr.
admiNiSTraTiVE
LUCKy 7 BiNgo
ProFESSioNaLS’ day
Sun • 2, 16 & 30 Apr • 5 p.m.*
Wed • 26 Apr • 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • Charlie T’s
Ohsawa Ballroom
Show your administrative professionals’ your
Get lucky at this special progressive game where
appreciation by taking them out for a special lunch.
you have the opportunity to win up to $2,000.
*Cards go sale one hour before the game begins.
All events listed on this page may be attended by anyone, regardless of rank.
ENLISTED CLUB
day LUNCh CoST TimE
Pizza & Pasta $10.95
Mon
Chicken Fingers $7.75
A Taste of the Orient $10.95
Tue
Grilled Reuben $7.75
Soul Food Wednesday $10.95 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Wed
Tempura $7.75
Mexican Fiesta $10.95
Thu
French Dip $7.75
Fri Seafood Feast* $21.95
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E Mon Steak Night $12.95
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U Tue All-You-Can-Eat Crab Legs & Steak $23.95
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Thu All-You-Can-Eat BBQ Spare Ribs $14.95 5-9 p.m.
Fri Build-Your-Own-Pizza $13.95
Sat Mongolian BBQ 75¢ per oz
$2 Members First Discount for Lunch and Dinner Buffets, $1 Members First Discount for Daily Specials
*$6 Members First Discount
OFFICERS’ CLUB
day BUFFET $10.95 SErViCE Bar TimE
Tue Mexican Build-Your-Own Quesadilla
Wed Italian Build-Your-Own Pasta
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Thu Southern & BBQ BBQ Carvery
Fri Oriental Specialties Ramen or Yakitori
day ChiCo’S ChoP hoUSE TimE
Tue Our Famous Pasta Bar and Special Trio
Wed Surf & Turf (8oz Ribeye & Shrimp Scampi)
Thu West Texas BBQ Chicken & Smoke Brisket Platter 5-9 p.m.
Wed-Fri Special Trio
Sat 2-4-1 Prime Rib (Club Members and up to two guests)
day SamUrai LoUNgE SPECiaLS CoST TimE
Tue Taco Tuesday $1 per Taco
Wed Wings with Motown & Old School Music $.70 Wings, $1 Drafts 5-7 p.m.
Thu Free Pizza (Members Only) Varies
day rT. 16 SPECiaLS CoST TimE
Sat-Sun Check out our breakfast specials! Varies 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Mon Lasagna with Garlic Bread $7.95
Tue Chicken Teriyaki Bowl $6.95
Wed Catfish Platter $8.95 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thu Sirloin Steak Plate $8.95
Fri BBQ Plate with Brisket, Ribs or Sausage $8.50-$10.50
day CaFé ChiCo’S CoST TimE
Café Chico’s will be temporarily closed during the Yujo Community Center renovation.
$2 Members First Discount for Lunch Buffets, $1 Members First Discount for Daily Specials
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