May 2013 Calendar

All classes and events require advance registration. Programs

are open to all military and civilian personnel and their families

unless otherwise noted. For registration and information,

call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 634-3366.

The A&FRC now offers childcare payment

when attending certain classes indicated by this symbol.

Please call the A&FRC for eligibility and procedures.

Readiness

Pre-Deployment, 0830

Every Monday at Airman & Family Readiness

All personnel leaving for deployment must attend the briefing.

Spouses are encouraged to attend.

(Please see your UDM concerning time and location changes)

Post-Deployment, 0800

Every Tuesday and Thursday

Building 721– B Training Room

All personnel returning from deployment must attend

the briefings. Spouses are highly encourage to attend.

Deployed Family Dining

May 8 and 22, 1700-1900

This is a chance for deployed spouses and their families to enjoy

a low cost meal from the Marshall Dining Facility as well as

meet and mingle with other spouses.

Heart Link

Curious about military customs?

Want to know more about Kadena AB

services and resources?

Join us and learn valuable tools for

successfully adapting to the military lifestyle

Catered Breakfast/Lunch

Child Care Provided

Door Prizes

Valuable Information

Receive a Spouse Coin

1 May, 7 August, 6 November 2013

08:30-2:30

RSVP up to 2 Days before class

Sign up and bring a friend.

Airman and Family Readiness Center May 2013 Calendar of Events

Location: Airman & Family Readiness Center

Bldg. 220

18th Force Support Squadron

Unit 5134, Box 80, APO, AP 96368

[email protected]

http://kadenafss.com/life-career/a-frc

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Your one stop source for:

Adapting to life in Okinawa

Relocation resources

Employment

Transitioning out of the military

Communicating more effectively

Deployment issues

Financial management

Emergency financial assistance

Hours of Operation Monday-Friday

7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Programs and services provided

for all SOFA status personnel

1 0800 Newcomers’

Orientation

0830 Heart Link

10 1000 Kimono Wearing

30 0800 Post Deployment

0900 Pre-Separation

1700 Sanshin

1730 Japanese Basic

Step 1

17 0800 Transition GPS 0900 VA Brief

14 0800 Transition GPS

0800 Post Deployment

1300 Japanese Bi-

Cultural Marriage

1730 Japanese Basic

Step 1

27

Memorial Day

4

11

18 1730

Deployed

Spouses’

Dinner

Torii Station

SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT

5

12

19

26

20 0830 Pre Deployment

1200 Space A Travel

1800 Key Spouse

Orientation

22 0800 Newcomers’

Orientation

0900 OAEEP Training

1200 Japanese for

Busy People

1700 Deployed Family

Dining

24


0900 Employment 101

1200 Japanese for Busy

People

1730 Japanese Basic

Step 1


0900 Pre-Separation

1200 Japanese for Busy

People

1700 Sanshin

1730 Japanese Basic

Step 1

25


0900 Bundles for Babies

1730 Japanese Basic

Step 1

29 0800 Newcomers’

Orientation

1330 Pre-Deployment

1730 EFMP Potluck

May 2013 Calendar

Kadena Air Base

Airman & Family Readiness Center

8 0800 Newcomers’

Orientation

1700 Deployed Family

Dining


0900 Pre-Separation

1700 Sanshin

1730 Japanese Basic

Step 1


0800 Newcomers’

Orientation


0800 Post Deployment

0900 Plan My Move

0900 Pre-Separation

1700 Sanshin


1000 Washi

1330 Pre-Deployment

1800 Key Spouse

Orientation


0900 Pre–Separation

0900 Sponsorship

3 0800 First Time Home-

Buyers


0830 Personal Finance

Part 1

1730 Japanese Basic

Step 1

Schedule of Classes and Events

6 0830 Pre-Deployment

31 830 Key Spouse

Appreciation Breakfast

Job Search and Transition

Group Pre-Separation Counseling Every Thursday, 1400-1530

Attendance is mandatory for every military

member separating or retiring. Learn about your

benefits and entitlements. Pre-separation

counseling required prior to attending the

Transition GPS Workshop. Spouses are encouraged

to attend.

Transition GPS Workshop May 13-17, 0800-1630

Learn about all aspects of a job search and your

benefits after separation from the military. Military

members must complete pre-separation counseling

prior to registering for the workshop. Spouses are

encouraged to attend. Bring your laptop.

Employment 101

May 21, 0900-1100

New to the island and looking for employment?

Explore your options and learn new resources to

help you find a job on Okinawa.

Federal Job Search

May 21, 0900-1100

Learn how to navigate the USAJOBS website, find

jobs and apply for federal service. Also, get tips on

making your application stand out and how to put

together a competitive package.

Veteran’s Affair’s Briefing

May 17, 0900-1200

This is an overview of several VA programs and

services available to all veterans and service

members. Topics: GI Bill, Medical Care, Home

Loans, Vocational Rehabilitation, Disability, and

VGLI.

Personal Family Life

Bundles for Babies

May 28, 0900-1130

Financial planning, birth registration, Tri-care and

Childcare information, and more for expectant

parents. Military members receive a gift package,

valued at $75.

Relocation Assistance

Loan Locker

Monday-Friday, 0800-1700

Visit the Kadena Loan Locker to borrow household

items. Available items are dishes, microwaves,

cookware and other household items to use while you

are arriving or departing. Located in building 220.

Please provide a copy of your PCS orders.

Newcomers’ Orientation

Every Wednesday, 0800-1545

Schilling Community Center

Newcomers will receive a welcome by the 18th Wing

Commander, great information for recent arrivals,

mandatory military briefings, and completion of

medical and TMO in-processing. Spouses are welcome

to attend.

Sponsorship Training

May 2, 0900-1045

This class is mandatory for all first time sponsors.

Participants learn the latest policies and procedures on

Kadena's sponsorship program. Sponsor packages for

new service members are available upon request.

Plan My Move

May 16, 0900-1130

Speakers from Finance, Traffic Management, Housing,

Lodging, AMC Terminal, Tri-care, Medical, and

Veterinary Services. Come gather information and

answer questions to prepare you for your PCS move.

Space-A Travel Workshop

May 20, 1200-1300

This workshop is designed to prepare you for Space-A

travel. Information presented by AMC representative.

Adapting to Life in Japan

Kimono Wearing

May 10, 1000-1200

Learn about the rich history of the Japanese kimono

and learn how to wear this traditional style of dress.

Bring a camera to take photographs.

Japanese for Busy People

May 21-23, 1200-1300

This is a 3–day(s) lunchtime session for those wanting

to learn useful words and phrases for daily living.

Washi Craft

May 13, 1000-1130

Learn to make decorative items with traditional

Japanese craft paper. This month’s class will make a

Japanese style picture frame.

Sanshin for Beginners

Every Thursday, 1700-1800

Learn a traditional Ryukyu song on the Sanshin, an

Okinawan 3-string instrument. Participants can start at

any time.

Personal Finances Personal Finance I

May 7, 0830-1200

Learn how to select a financial institution and to

create and establish a working budget to manage

savings, checking, and reduce debt based on

individual goals. Learn basic investing—CDs, mutual

funds, and TSP etc. Also learn about how to obtain

your credit report and repair options.

To Register for classes or R.S.V.P. for events please call

the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 634-3366

Airman & Family

Readiness

Center

Air Force Aid Society Emergency Financial Assistance

interest free loan or grants

available

Education grants available

Community Enhancement

Programs

Call the A&FRC for more information

at 634-3366

May 18, 2013

1730-1930

Location:

Torii Station Beach Open to spouses of deployed military

members of all branches.

Free Dinner

Onsite Childcare

Door Prizes and

Giveaways

Mingling and more

EFMP Potluck

May 29th 1730 Come out to Chapel 3

bring a dish and take the opportunity

to meet new people!

To register please call 634-3366 by

May 24th

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