New to Yokota?
Check out our comprehensive Community Resource Guide!


Experience Japan with the AFRC!
Learn Japanese customs, culture, cooking, and language. Click on our Quarterly Culture Flyer for dates and times for classes. Culture Flyer


Monthly "Deployed" Family Newsletter

Military Saves Campaign

The Military Saves Campaign is an ongoing effort by the Department of Defense and its partner organizations. This Campaign offers encouragement, strategies for saving, web-based financial tools, and financial management counseling to members of the military community. Start building long-term wealth through saving and debt reduction. Go to http://www.militarysaves.org for more information and to take the pledge. Join today!


Military OneSource

Military OneSource is provided by the Department of Defense at no cost to active duty, Guard and Reserve (regardless of activation status) and their families. It is a virtual extension of installation services. Visit Military OneSource today at www.militaryonesource.com or call 1-800-342-9647

Military OneSource:
www.militaryonesource.com

MilitaryHOMEFRONT

MilitaryHOMEFRONT is the official source information for all DoD Quality of Life programs and services for Service members and their families, military leaders and service providers.


Getting ready for your Driver's Test?
Make sure you bring your AW Form 50 and your study booklet to class!
AW Form 50 & Driver's Course Booklet

Been appointed a sponsor?
Complete your training at https://sponsorshiptraining.hickam.af.mil, then bring us your certificate to get a sponsor package for your new unit member.

MilitaryHOMEFRONT:
www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil

Volunteer Recognition Program
Volunteers, thanks for your service! Make sure you are receiving all of the benefits you can. As a registered Yokota volunteer you might be eligible to have your child care expenses paid* when you use an FCC provider. Registration is easy; stop by the AFRC for details! *Benefit not guaranteed to all volunteers; FCC care cannot exceed 20 hours per week, per child.


Relocating to a new base, retiring or separating from the Air Force are all exciting aspects of military life but challenges can arise throughout the process. The information below is designed to assist you and your family make decisions and take charge of planning your next move, retirement or separation from the Air Force. If you have additional questions after reviewing below, please give us a call at 225-8725 for individual assistance.

Relocation Resources

Basics for Everyone
90 Day Checklist
Airman & Family Readiness resources
Free Childcare
Legal Claims
Lodging Websites
Mandatory Legal Online Training
Outbound Household Goods Shipment
Military Base Housing
Relocation Websites
Requesting a Sponsor
Spouse Employment

Extras for Moves Stateside
Stateside Financial Entitlements
Tricare

Extras for Moves Overseas
Additional Helpful Hints
Financial Entitlements
Immunizations
Passports
Tricare

Relocating during Separation/Retirement
Employment
Financial Entitlements
Tricare





Japanese Customs & Courtesies
Every Mon • 16-30 Aug • 1pm-2:30pm
SOFA Adults Only
Learn about the customs and courtesies of our host nation.


Gyoza Cooking Class
Tue • 24 Aug • 11:30am-1pm
SOFA Adults Only
Signups Begin 1 Aug
Meet new people and learn a new Japanese recipe!

Survival Japanese
Every Mon • 23 Aug-4 Oct (Except for 6 Sep) • 11:40am-12:20pm
Join this 6-session course to learn basic conversational Japanese. This class will help you feel comfortable during your visits off-base and enrich your life while in Japan!

Tips on Teaching English
Wed • 25 Aug • 1-2pm
Be your own boss while meeting terrific Japanese friends and neighbors.

Job Fair
Thu • 26 Aug • 11:30am-2:30pm
Come learn great information on employment for military, family members, and DOD civilians at Yokota AB.

Heart Link
Fri • 27 Aug • 8:30am-2:15pm
Spouse orientation program for all spouses new to Yokota or the Air Force. Fun atmosphere, great information, and a free local tour!

My Best Friend Seminar
Sat • 28 Aug • 8am-12pm
AFRC and Family Advocacy collaborate to offer couples a great opportunity to explore the fundamentals of a good marriage. Contact the AFRC to sign up.

Basic Budgeting Workshop
Mon • 30 Aug • 2-3:30pm
Learn budgeting skills critical to financial success and how to build wealth through effectively managing expenses.

67th 10-Week Japanese Culture Course
Every Wed • 8 Sep-17 Nov • 7:15-8:45pm
Signups Begin 2 Aug
The 10-week Japanese Culture Course is back! You will learn Japan’s rich and diverse customs from volunteer instructors through fun activities. Activities include one weekend field trip and one downtown visit, which may cost around ¥3,000-4,000 each. This course is only offered twice a year.

Open Mic Night
Thursdays • 7-11pm
Come rock out at the Airmen’s Center! Social hour is from 7 to 9pm featuring $1 beer.

Big Game Night
Fridays • 7pm-2am
Xbox 360® and PS3® on the mega projector! Choose from our games or bring your own.

BYOM Night
Saturdays • 7pm-2am
Be the DJ! Bring your favorite tunes to play on the state-of-the-art sound system.