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ONE One life lost to suicide is

TOO MANY

MCAS Iwakuni is a close-knit community. Our community ties are what bind us and keep us strong together, especially when facing difficult situations. For example, every September, we observe Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month as suicide impacts everyone.

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This month, take the time to reflect. Has suicide impacted you? Have you considered what you would do if someone you knew was struggling? Do you know how to recognize the signs that someone is struggling? Or, are you contributing to the stigma by judging the behaviors or challenges of others around you? Thinking about these things can be difficult, but it is necessary for the community-based approach to prevention. This edition of the Preview is dedicated to those we’ve lost, to those who are struggling, to those who have lost a loved one, and to all of us who have the ability to help impart change.

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PREVENTION STARTS WITH COMMUNITY & HOPE

Diane Pospisil-Kinney, Clinical Supervisor with the Community Counseling Program, explains how we as a community can be active contributors to prevention.

Why is Suicide Prevention & Awareness so important? Suicide impacts the whole community,

By this, I mean that it is often the family,

including those who struggle with thoughts

friends, and coworkers who first see some

of suicide, their friends and loved ones,

of these changes, or they may be the same

workgroups, and even those in the

people that someone who is struggling will

community with little contact with the

turn to first.

person struggling. While suicide does impact the whole Those who have thoughts of suicide often

community, prevention is also dependent on

feel very isolated, and sometimes just

the community.

knowing that someone else sees their pain and cares enough to ask about it can make

Therefore, helping people know the signs

all of the difference.

and start the tough conversations is critical to addressing suicide everywhere.

Suicide prevention and awareness are critical in any community because the community members are typically the first responders.

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Please share a personal experience about

If there is one thing you want readers

how you have observed the impact of

to take away from this edition of the

an intervention.

Preview, what would it be?

I've been in the counseling field for over 20

Suicide is complicated. I have never met

years, so I've been fortunate to see a lot of

anyone in all my personal and professional

positives come out of interventions.

life that wouldn't have "fixed it" if they could have.

I've had clients who have told me that they had made the plans and were in the process

It's not a matter of strength or weakness. It's

of an attempt, but because someone else

a matter of hope.

noticed that something was wrong, they were stopped, and it is because of that [that] they

I hope that things will one day get better. I

are still alive today.

hope that they are not completely alone in this world. Hope that their mere presence

I've also dealt with suicide issues in my

brings good and positive things to others

personal life with those I care deeply for.

and that their life matters.

To even have suicidal thoughts is such an intense and deep pain that to have someone else essentially say, "I see you, and I hear your pain," can give that person a little hope that they are not entirely alone. It allows the person to begin talking about that pain, whether to you or someone else.

DEFINING STAGES, SIGNS, & SYMPTOM

Joseph Johnson, Community Counselor with the Community Counseling Program, discusses the importance of recognizing the signs and symptoms to help prevent suicide.

It may seem like suicide is a way to end your pain or stop the hurt. It may seem like there's no way out. One of the things we like to do is explore some of the ways that we can help you intervene with the hurt or the pain that you're experiencing. There are steps that you can take to regain a happy and fulfilled life. I'd like to go over some signs and symptoms that you can recognize to help yourself or help others.

We want you to know that you're not alone in this. The first step is always hard, but it gets better. - Joseph Johnson

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How can I help? What should I look for?

Therefore, it is essential to familiarize

Will it make a difference? Prevention

yourself with these warning signs so

starts with the community. Those

that you can take action to help a friend,

experiencing suicidal ideations often

colleague, or family member in need.

exhibit signs that friends, coworkers, or

Your actions have the potential to save

family can recognize.

someone's life.

WHEN SOMEONE TALKS ABOUT • Wanting to die or harm themself • Experiencing tremendous shame or regret • Suffering from intolerable emotional or physical pain

WHEN SOMEONE CHANGES BEHAVIOR

WHEN SOMEONE IS FEELING

• Increasing use of

• Extreme anxiety or depression

alcohol or drugs

• Intense irritability,

• Making a plan or

anger, or rage

researching a way to commit suicide

• Like a burden to others

• Isolating from friends and family, saying goodbye, withdrawing from activities • Exhibiting mood swings

• Like there is no way out, trapped • Lack of interest, indifference

• Sleeping for extended periods or barely sleeping at all • Giving away personal items, creating a will

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SUICIDE DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE

Erica Mays, Community Counselor, Community Counseling Program, shares some statistics about suicide to bring awareness of the epidemic's severity.

689 377

According to the Department of Defense Quarterly Suicide Report,

Of those,

The staff here at Behavioral Health, Community Counseling Program is passionate about preventing suicides in our community, as every death by suicide is a tragedy. - Erica Mays

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servicemembers committed suicide in 2020, including National Guard and Reserve.

were active-duty servicemembers.

We recognize that the COVID-19 pandemic can cause a negative impact on the overall well-being of our servicemembers and families. As such, we are monitoring potential impacts and taking the necessary steps in an attempt to decrease the number of suicides within the military. We are readily available to educate and support our eligible beneficiaries.

TRUST YOUR INSTINCT

Diane Pospisil-Kinney explains how trusting your instincts can help to save someone's life.

Do you have a story to

There is almost always a

If you're not sure who[m]

share? Was there a

literal breath of relief that

to talk with, go to a trusted

client's story that

people express after sharing

friend or someone in your

impacted you deeply?

their most difficult thoughts

chain of command.

and hearing that together we Usually, everyone says that

will work to help them

You can always talk with one

the reason they acted was

feel better.

of the base Chaplains, who have full confidentiality—

because something was off. It's as if they had been

another place in our office at

They can't always pinpoint

holding their breath all

the Community

what it was, but the biggest

the time they've struggled

Counseling Program.

takeaway is that they trusted

silently and finally are able to

their gut instinct.

breathe again.

We provide confidential counseling services that are

All client stories impact us in

How would you advise

not a part of your

various ways.

someone in the community

medical records.

to have the courage to I think for me, I am always

come forward? How would

We also have resources at

most impacted when clients

coming forward help?

the Navy Clinic and through our Military Family Life

breathe that sigh of relief

Counselors (MFLC).

when finally being able to

It can be scary to ask for help

tell someone how they are

when you're feeling like this,

feeling without fear

but please know that help

In reaching out, you will have

of judgment.

truly is out there.

a better chance of sorting out what's going on and finding ways to manage these difficult feelings.

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CONTRIBUTING FACTORS

Andrew Rigdon, Community Counselor, Community Counseling Program, takes us through some of the contributing factors that often lead to suicide.

There are a lot of contributing factors that get a number of people to start to have suicidal thoughts or to want to act on those thoughts. If we look at several different factors, then we'll get a lot better at understanding what might be going on for people. When these factors couple with each other, they don't happen in isolation, then that is when it really makes it more dangerous for the person.

Risk Factors and Stressors Suicide impacts everyone, but some risk factors and stressors are common among those with suicidal ideations. Stressful life events play a significant role in triggering thoughts of suicide. These events may include becoming a victim of abuse, divorcing a spouse, or experiencing financial trouble.

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Risk factors and stressors include: Individual & Health •

Relationships

History of mental illness,

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Violent or abusive relationships

PTSD, previous suicide

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Social isolation and lack of support from friends or family

attempts, genetics •

Experiencing a loved

•

Certain health conditions

•

Substance abuse

•

Breaking up with a

•

Financial or work distress

significant other

•

Adverse childhood experiences

• •

one's suicide

Family members that have had

with family members, peers,

problems or severe illness

or teachers •

An impulsive personality

Sexual abuse or sexual violence

Community • •

Society

Lack of available mental health

•

Access to lethal means

care resources

•

Media sensationalizing

Barriers to receiving care

•

Stigma associated with asking for help

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YOU ARE NOT ALONE

Diane Pospisil-Kinney shares details about the resources available right here at MCAS Iwakuni.

What resources are readily available to

If I reach out, is it confidential? What is

someone experiencing suicidal ideations?

the difference between restricted and unrestricted reporting?

We have many resources at MCAS Iwakuni. The most important thing is to

Most counseling services are confidential.

talk with someone.

While the Chaplains maintain a higher level of confidentiality, there are times when

Most people start with someone they

licensed counselors do have to alert others

trust in their lives; a friend, family member,

due to safety concerns.

or coworker. We always share this with our clients and If you want another resource, you can

assure them that if this comes up, we will

talk to the Chaplains, a Military Family Life

walk with them through the process and

Counselor (MFLC), a counselor at Community

help them get connected to the service

Counseling Program (CCP), or a counselor

they deserve.

in the Behavioral Health Department at the Navy Branch Health Clinic (BHC). You can go to any of these resources; there is no wrong door.

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What is the process when someone

What are the benefits of engaging with

reaches out to Behavioral Health? What

these resources?

happens next? The biggest benefit to seeking counseling At the Community Counseling Center (CCP),

services is getting the opportunity to live the

we provide counseling services to anyone

life you deserve.

with SOFA status on the installation. This includes active duty, dependents, and

Counseling gives you the opportunity to

civilians as well.

work through whatever you're struggling with and to find new ways to cope and

People can contact our office in two ways:

make your life better.

call our center at 253-6553 or come into our office on the second floor of building 411. When you come in or call, we'll have you complete a one-sheet form that gives us a little information of why you are coming in and how to contact you. A counselor will call or meet with you within 24 hours or the next business day to talk with you about available services.

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WE ARE HERE FOR YOU Jasmayne (J.J.) Carver Community Counseling Program Administrative Specialist Jasmayne J. Carver is the Admin Specialist here at Community Counseling Program (CCP) and is the first point of contact for anyone seeking services.

"Being a veteran and having the opportunity to help fellow service members is an honor." J.J. is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a current student of Arizona State University.

Andrew Rigdon Community Counselor Andrew is a Licensed Marriage and family therapist in Iwakuni with his wife and four kids for just over a year. He has worked in several settings, including residential treatment facilities, in-home family therapy, and private practice. Andrew enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families to help work through whatever life throws at them. He strives to meet people where they are at in life and support them in improving themselves, their relationships and working through current and past problems.

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Erica Mays Community Counselor Erica Mays is a licensed social worker with the Community Counseling Program. Shortly after Erica graduated high school, she enlisted in the Navy. Before transitioning from the Navy, she became a Navy spouse and a mother of military children. Erica graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2015 with a Bachelor of Social Work degree. In 2016, she graduated from the University of Southern California with a Master of Social Work. The state of Illinois has licensed Erica as a social worker since 2017. So naturally, her social work career has centered around serving military service members and their families.

Joseph Johnson Community Counselor Joseph received his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Upper Iowa University and a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling Psychology and School Guidance from Troy State University. He is currently enrolled in the Doctoral Counseling and Psychology Program at Holy Cross University, focusing on Mental Health and the Military Family. This is his 26th year of providing individual, family/couples therapy, and group counseling to adults, children above age six, and adolescents. M C C S I WA K U N I .C O M | S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 1

Diane Pospisil-Kinney Clinical Supervisor Diane is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) from the state of Illinois. She has been in the field of counseling and behavioral health since 1995. She has worked in community mental health, the university setting, private practice, and now within the active-duty community. She works primarily in individual and couples counseling and has specialized in traumainformed recovery work for over 20 years.

Paige Fisher Community Counselor Paige Fisher is a native of Annapolis, Maryland. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated with her MSW from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Paige has worked as a clinical counselor at the Community Counseling Center for almost two years. As a proud Navy spouse, she understands the many unique challenges that military members and their families face. In addition to serving the military, Paige has specialized in working with children and teens and providing medical social work to patients with End-Stage Renal Disease.

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START THE CONVERSATION Why is it important to reach out to someone who is struggling?

Paige Fisher, Community Counselor with the Community Counseling Program, helps us overcome the problematic conversations essential for suicide prevention.

How to approach someone who is struggling

You never know what someone else is truly going through. We live such busy and stressful lives that taking the time to check in with someone can truly make all the difference. It is not invasive or offensive to reach out

Be direct and ask someone if they are having thoughts of suicide. Open-ended questions leave too much room for interpretations.

to someone who may be struggling with suicide. When in doubt, it is important to reach out and ask them.

If someone discloses that they are having thoughts of

You can help break the silence. One small

suicide, remain caring and

act can save a life.

non-judgmental.

Get them to professional help. You are not expected to be an expert or to treat.

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How should I start the conversation? •

"It seems like you have been dealing with a lot of stress lately, and I'm worried about you and care about you."

•

"I've noticed that you've been sleeping

Where should I direct them for help? •

Behavioral Health

•

Branch Health Clinic

•

Chaplain

•

OSCAR (Operational Stress Control and Readiness)

a lot more, missing work, drinking a lot more, and keeping to yourself." •

"I want to check in with you and see if you are okay."

•

"Have you been having any thoughts of hurting yourself or killing yourself?"

What topics should I avoid? •

Judgment

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The myth that thoughts of suicide are a bid for attention

Any expression of suicide must be taken seriously, and most of the time, individuals do not want to die; they want their pain to stop.

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A trusted member within the command

Remember that you are not the expert, and there are several safe options to direct someone for help.

I KNOW THAT IT FEELS SCARY TO COME FORWARD. I KNOW IT MIGHT FEEL LIKE THERE IS NO WAY OUT OF THE PAIN OR THAT NO ONE CAN UNDERSTAND. HOWEVER, WE DO UNDERSTAND, AND WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU FIND ANOTHER WAY. - Paige Fisher

What should I do if I’m worried about someone I love? If you know someone who is struggling or maybe considering suicide, it can be stressful and overwhelming. You may question your intuition or wonder whether it is your place to get involved. You might worry that bringing it up could make matters worse or encourage dangerous behavior. You might not know the right words to say. However, it is essential to remember that your actions could be the first step to saving their life.

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STOMPING THE STIGMA What is stigma?

Diane Pospisil-Kinney shares the importance of eradicating stigma to ensure we can focus on prevention.

STIGMAS INCLUDE

In the context of mental illness and suicide, stigma is the concept of negative perceptions or discrimination against those suffering from mental illness or

•

The person struggling is somehow weak

•

If they tried harder/worked/exercised/ volunteered they would be okay

experiencing suicidal ideations. • This stigma often prevents people from

The truth is that anyone struggling

seeking help for fear of how those around

with mental health issues or suicidal

them will respond.

thoughts would do anything to feel better and would have fixed it right

Additionally, the perpetuation of stigma

away if they could. It's not for lack

can impact the ability to receive treatment

of trying.

successfully. This is why we as a community must all come together to stomp the stigma surrounding mental illness and suicide.

Seeking help will ruin their career

CONTRIBUTING FACTORS •

Joking about suicide or mental illness

•

Comments about someone who is struggling being weak

•

Using phrases like "suck it up buttercup"

•

Laughing along when others make these comments, or even standing by silently When someone makes a comment about mental health and/or suicide that reinforces the stigma, and everyone else stands by quietly, the tone is set in that group or community of 'don't talk about it.’

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SEEKING HELP DOESN'T RUIN CAREERS. IT'S THE INCIDENTS THAT OCCUR BECAUSE WE DON'T SEEK HELP THAT INTERFERES. - Diane Pospisil-Kinney

Have you experienced working with a client who admitted it was a stigma holding them back from coming forward and asking for help? How did that client break through? Absolutely. Breakthroughs happen in several ways. One way has simply been while the client was engaged in counseling and realized for themselves partway through that nothing terrible happened in their career. Another breakthrough often occurs when we acknowledge with the client that if they could have "fixed" everything, they would have and never would have needed counseling. It isn't a matter of weakness because it takes real strength to keep moving forward every day struggling with these issues.

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Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month September is Suicide Prevention &

The more we engage and bring

Awareness Month, and Marine & Family

attention to this cause, the more lives

Programs will host various activities to

we can save.

promote awareness. So let's come together as a community Get involved and participate in helping

to show we are all here for each other.

stomp the stigma.

Schedule of Events SEP 1

Family Film Event: Promote Self Care

On Wednesday, September 1, wear

SEP 25 | 10 AM - Noon | Sakura Theater

Yellow in support of Suicide Prevention

Individuals and families will have the

& Awareness. Yellow Ribbons will be

opportunity to attend a free family-friendly

distributed at each of the gates

film, "Abominable," to practice the idea

from 6:30-8 AM.

of self-care. Popcorn and drinks will be

Wear Yellow

provided for the first 75 people. Candlelight Walk

SEP 10 | 6-7 PM

Individuals will be given a battery-operated

Pay It Forward

candle for a candlelight walk from the

Keep an eye out on the MCCS Facebook

outdoor amphitheater to the chapel.

Page for our Pay It Forward campaign and

Immediately following, the Chaplain will

share your pay it forward experience with

speak to the participants.

the community on social media.

Kindness Cards SEP 17 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Share words of encouragement and support on Kindness Cards. These cards will be distributed at M.C. Perry schools and the Crossroads. In addition, suicide Prevention Officers and School Counselors will distribute to people struggling with suicidal ideations.

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FOCUS ON PREVENTION

Paige Fisher shares the framework that we as a community can follow to help prevent suicide.

How can community members get involved or play a role?

Define the strategies and approaches to suicide prevention.

We all play an essential

We can all be the vital link in

role in breaking the silence

the chain that gets someone

The best approach is to open up

surrounding suicide - taking

the help that they deserve.

dialogue and address barriers to

care of one another, remaining

Remember that one small

access to mental health within

non-judgmental, and accepting

act can save a life. If you are

the environment.

mental health services!

active duty, you can complete OSCAR training.

It is also best to promote

I urge leaders to be vocal in

community engagement and

their support for mental health

Active duty and civilians can

help individuals feel connected.

services as this helps break

also get trained in ASIST

down the stigmas and removes

(Applied Suicide Intervention

barriers to access.

Skills Training), which the

A sense of belonging and connection is one of the most

chaplains offer.

significant deterrents to suicide.

How have you observed the

When you see commands that promote a culture that

impacts of these preventative

accepts mental health, it makes a tremendous impact and

approaches among those you

leads to healthy and successful Marines and Sailors.

have counseled?

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Focus on You We all need to carve out time for ourselves. However, life can be stressful, and finding ways to alleviate that stress, or practicing self-care, can help protect your physical and mental health. Implementing these practices can also reduce your risk for injury and give you more energy overall.

Focus on What You Enjoy Most importantly, self-care must be something you enjoy. Consider what brings you happiness or helps you relax and recharge. It could be anything from working out, having an at-home spa night with a bath bomb and a scented candle, attending a yoga class, meditating, reading, journaling, or even getting some much-needed rest. When practicing self-care, be sure to acknowledge that you are taking the time to take care of yourself.

Focus on Life Suicide affects all of us. Its devastating impact ripples through families, friends, schools, workplaces, and communities. But, having an awareness of the signs, potential risks, how to engage our loved ones, and resources available has the power to save lives.

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Collectively, we as a community can come together and support one another through challenging times. Connect with your neighbors. Be open to communication. Pay it forward with acts of kindness.

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LUNCH

SEP 22 • 4-5:30 PM

SERVICE at the hangar

Bldg. 411, Library

11 AM - 3 PM Daily | 2nd Fl. Open to all base personnel

Registration starts

SEP 1

Limited to

25 participants

Ages 12 and older

Library  253-3078

The Hangar  253-6884

BANNED BOOKS WEEK SEP 26 - OCT 2 Bldg. 411, Library

Check out a banned or challenged book from the Library, and enter your Library receipt for a chance to win a gift bag. Library �� 2 53-3078

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all Navy & Mari ne Corps B

Body Boot Camp

SEPTEMBER 7-30

Ages 18 & older

IRONWORKS NORTH AEROBICS ROOM

$80

9:30-10:30 AM

Mondays & Wednesdays  Tuesdays & Thursdays 

Fitness  253-5051

End of Season

FREE

SEP 6 | ALL DAY

3 games & shoe rentals

STRIKE ZONE BOWLING CENTER Open to all base personnel

Theater ber 4 • 8 PM Septem ks Pool aterWor W

e nt Fr e e e v l l b a s e p e r s o n n e l a o t n e p O

Strike Zone  253-3495

Aquatics  253-4966

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1 st & 3 rd T h u r s d a y of the month

5-6:30 PM . Bldg. 411, Rm. 222 Open to the LGBTQ community & allies

SUPPORT GROUP Behavioral Health  253-4526

The

BULLDOG BURGER Best burger on the installation! Available at the Strike Zone Bowling Center

NONTA-SUSHI ☎0827- 23-3377

Lunch 11:00 am - 3:30 pm (L.O 3:00 pm)

Dinner 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O 9:00 pm)

Closed Wednesdays

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Hiroshima‫ڼ‬

COUPON

5 pieces of salmon

Tandoori Chicken is one of the most popular dishes from Northern India and has become famous around the world. We marinate ours for up to 18 hours with special Tandoori Masala seasoning. We recommend you try some! Lunch: ¥810 (sales tax included & starting from) Dinner: ¥1404 (sales tax included & starting from) Ganesh

3-13-26 Marifu, Iwakuni

§ 0827-21-3301

2-3-9 Marifu, Iwakuni

We offer draft Japanese beer, too!

NEW Ganesh Deluxe

Hote

§ 0827-35-5202

YMCA Iwakuni Station

Monday - Friday 11 AM - 3 PM & 5-10 PM Saturday & Sunday 11 AM - 10 PM Free Parking Ticket Available

www.ganeshindo.com

Credit cards accepted

Iwakuni Dental Care

Credit cards accepted

iwakunidental.com

The First and Only Tricare Authorized Provider in Iwakuni in

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www.unimat-golf.jp/hiroshimanishi/course.html

Hiroshima-Nishi Country Club OPEN THROUGHOUT THE YEAR!

Maronnosato Koryukan

R-289 2 km

2 km

HOURS: 8 AM -5:30 PM FREE breakfast available everyday 7-9:30 AM (Sat. Sun & JPN Holidays) 7:30-9:30 AM (Weekdays)

HNCC

To Mikuradake 3 km

R-289

R-186

8 km from Yasaka Dam

Laugh,Learn and Play the Japanese Way! Iwakuni

RESERVATIONS 0827-56-0311 Email: info-hiroshimanishi@unimat-golf.jp R186

MCAS IWAKUNI SPECIAL DISCOUNT!

Station

FUJI

Child day care

▲

188

MCAS Iwakuni

Iwakuni Police Station

Iwakuni City Office

(applied by showing your ID on check-in) GREEN FEE (TAX INCLUDED)

Since1987

Full day care Hourly care 2 months−5 years old

ing ssag

Monday-Friday 7:00AM- 8:00PM

(Toll Free) 0120-231-843 http://funkymomo.co.jp

¥7,950 w/lunch (Monday) ¥7,950 (other weekdays) ¥11,250 (Sat, Sun, & Japanese Holidays)

by♪

a ba

Try the fresh local produce available from road side stands along the way!

From MCAS, take R-2 for Otake and then R-186 for the Yasaka Dam. After passing the dam, drive 8 km further on R-186 and take R-289 for 4 km. At the T corner placed the sign board above, turn to the left for Hiroshima-Nishi CC. Total distance from MCAS to HNCC is about 40 km.

Mother′s comment

Funky Momo provides quality and genuine care for my kids at an unbeatable price.

We accept credit cards:

■Evaluation Visits Welcome(Reservation required) ■Payment in US Dollars Accepted ■Small Family-Like Surroundings

*Jeans, T-shirts or Sandals are not suitable for our course

HappyField

iPhone Repair

Open daily from 10 AM - 7 PM

We offer SIM cards

iPhone, iPad, and Mac repair

Pocket Wi-Fi

¥500 OFF ALL SERVICES Coupon valid until July 1, 2022. One coupon per person, per service. Redeem in-person only.

Central food ZERO TATTOO

7 eleven KINNAN

EZ shop & Happy Field

MCAS Iwakuni Main Gate

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Shabu-shabu & Sushi

Shabu-jin Shabu-Shabu Sushi & Kamameshi

日本料理

寿司

IWAKUNI Shabu JIN Since2014

Choose the menu with the touch panel

All-you-can-eat SUSHI !

Lunch 11 AM - 3 PM (last order 2 PM) Dinner 5-12 PM (last order 11 PM) ☎0827-23-4488 3-12-13 Marifu-Cho Iwakuni

R188

Shabu-jin

Park

Credit cards accepted

Iwakuni Station

Arcade Street

Vira Saikyo Bank

Flower shop

YMCA Iwakuni post office

Available same-day for 2 or more adults.

All-you-can-eat

STEAK! From

Choose the menu with the Tax not included touch panel

¥3,900

Lunch 11 AM - 2:30 PM

Tetumaru

(last order 2 PM)

《Lunch on weekdays only（Irregular holidays）》 Rokumei kan

Dinner 6 PM- 3 AM

(last order 2:30 AM)

Shabu -jin

《Closed Wednesday》

☎0827-24-1020 6-3-21 Marifu-Cho Iwakuni

Park Saikyo

Bank

Credit cards accepted

Flower shop

Iwakuni Station

DRAGONFLY THRIFT STORE

10 AM - 7 PM

Closed on Wednesdays We buy/sell kimonos, katanas (swords), furniture, electric devices, musical instruments, kitchen tools, fishing gear, and many others.

R188 YMCA Iwakuni post office

4-55-1 Minami-Iwakunimachi

Scan for directions 

DRAGONFLY

THRIFT STORE Yanai

Nafco Family Mart

Iwakuni

Minami-Iwakuni Station

Wagyu YAKINIKU

Jyujyu-Tei

All-you-can-eat YAKINIKU course

Wagyu Y

Wagyu-rib, Beef, Pork, etc...

Prices start at

3,132yen

¥200 Off

No cash value, One per person, per week. Not valid on previous purchases. Cannot be combined with any savings pass/coupons or other discount offers. Minimum ticket amount ¥1,500. Expires July 1, 2022.

Lightly broiled

All-you-can-eat Tuesday - Saturday YAKINIKU course

Beef Sushi

JyujyuLightly broiled

Beef Sushi

Lunch: 11Pork, AM -etc... 2 PM Wagyu-rib, Beef,

Prices start at

Choose the menu with the touch panel ←To Iwakuni St

Sukiya

Lunch 11 am - 3 pm（LO. 2:30 pm） Dinner 5 pm - 11 pm（LO.10:30 pm） Minamiiwakuni Sat./Sun./National holidays 11 am-11 pm To Fujyu St→

★ Jyujyu-Tei

Saikyo Bank

R188

3,132yen

Dinner: 6-10 PM

（Closed Monday）

TEL 0827-32-7310

Yamaguchi Bank

←To Iwa

188

1F Sako

Sukiya

Main Gate

Saik

2-8-2-8-25 2F Kurumamachi, Iwakuni Yamaguchi, Japan 740-0026

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 yoloiwakuni@gmail.com Order ahead!  080-3419-0718 (English)  090-3410-4699 (日本語)

2-20-30 Ozu-Cho Iwakuni

Credit cards accepted

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ＫＯＵＮＡＩＴＡＸＩ Popular company for safe & reliable transportation You can relax and feel assured that our drivers will get you to your destination safely. You can see our taxi with a Red Roof & White Body below. the symbol of lantern

daytime

AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY !

night

H a v e a g o o d d a y !!

📱📱 0827-21-1111

・The service is not available for Drive-Thru

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Visit our home page by searching “Appellation” and “Wine”

park

ONte pe l P U pla ea COyozason/m

1 G per

Open Hours 11 AM - 3 PM & 5 PM - 9 PM (Parking for 17 cars)

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FRESTA Supermarket

WWW.ASIA.UMGC.EDU/WEBINARS

Student Webinars

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SASAO DENTAL CLINIC

GENERAL PRACTICE AND SLEEP APNEA Sasao Dental Clinic

Working Hours: MON, TUE, WED, & FRI 9 AM - 1 PM & 2:30 - 6 PM

4 Corner

THU & SAT Closed Sunday & JN Holidays 9 AM - 1 PM

Route 188

Appoinment: Call 0827-21-0118 (English)

In case of cancellation, please be sure to call us MCAS Iwakuni

LITTLE

ANGEL child daycare

JR Minami Iwakuni Station au

Rt 188

Yanai Ohsyo YouMe Town

LITTLE ANGEL

Nafco

EXPERIENCED & CERTIFIED CARETAKERS FULL DAY & HOURLY CARE AVAILABLE DAILY HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CHILD TO HAVE A MULTICULTURAL EXPERIENCE MONDAY - FRIDAY 7 AM - 7 PM

0827-31-8506

Saturdays & Japanese Holidays 8 AM - 6PM

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(U.S. Currency Accepted)

Hamburger Steak, Beef Stew, Chicken, Rice & Noodles, Dessert, Handmade Bread, Curry, Fried Rice, Fried Noodles, Fried Shrimp, etc. 3-3-4 Nakatsu, Iwakuni | (0827)22-8136 English menu available on homepage http://www.sky.icn-tv.ne.jp/~kinnan/

Open: Lunch Served 11:30 AM - 2 PM

R 188

Dinner Served 5-9 PM Closed: Mondays

MAIN GATE

CYCLING SALOON

HIROSHIGE

4 Floors of Bikes & Accessories PINARELLO • SPECIALIZED TREK • CANNONDALE MAVIC • SHIMANO 14-22 Tenjin, Yanai 0820.22.0645

OPEN EVERYDAY LUN CH 11 AM - 3 PM DINN E R 5 PM-10 PM

(starting from)

§ 0827-35-5502 2-7-19, Kuruma-machi Iwakuni-shi Scan QR for directions

MCAS Iwakuni

JR IWAKUNI STATION BACK GATE

FRONT GATE

188

§ 0827-21-2926 1-10-5, Showa-machi Iwakuni-shi Scan QR for directions

Dinner ¥1,550

189

SET MENU (sales tax included) Lunch ¥800 - ¥950

Indian Pasta, Vegetarian menu, Party menu available U.S. dollar & credit cards accepted

188

Reservation & Take- Out Free refills on naan & Free parking

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EMERGENCY ON-BASE - DSN 119/911 Cell: 0827-21-7700

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1350 1566 410 ATG200 1010 9595 1333

Recreation & Leisure

Map

Auto Skills Center Car Rental IT&T IronWorks Atago IronWorks  IronWorks North Strike Zone Bowling Center 

Bldg

Bueno Burrito Bulldog Burger Burger King Chili’s Bar & Grill Club Iwakuni     Sakura Theater Pizza Hut Subway Taco Bell The Hangar    Torii Pines Cafe

Map

Dining & Entertainment

600 1333 1600 9520 600 625 1333 1600 1600 1600 9500

Penny Lake Fields

DSN

253-5325 253-4245 253-4377 253-3611 253-6578 253-3611 253-3495

253-3363 253-3495 253-6188 253-2400 253-5416 253-4067 253-3943 253-7827 253-6152 253-6884 253-3267

DSN

New Arrival Check In

Red Bus Route

Parking Garage

Blue Bus Route

Basketball Court

Playground

Skate Park

Gas Station

Legend

Tennis Court

Pool

S13 FF11 EE15 X14 S13 S9 FF11 EE15 EE15 EE15 Y13

Y13 Y13 B18 Y13 R9 O13 Q8 Y13 M18 08 F16 08 GG9 Y13 K13 N9 Y13 HH11 Y13 Y13 09

Map

M N

Americable Barber Shop Barking Lot Kennel CHUBB Insurance Commissary Joint Reception Center (JRC) Kintai Inn Launderette Main Side Gas Station Marine Corps Exchange (MCX)  Marine Mart - Atago Marine Mart - Main  Marine Mart - Northside   MCX24 Micro Mart - TLF MCX Micro Mart - BHC MCX Warehouse Military Auto Sales North Side Gas Station Plage Beauty Salon Services Plus Softbank Cellular

Shopping & Services

Monzen Gate

Bldg

9500 9510 1052 9500 450 335 606 9510 172 445 ATG200 445 1345 9500 111 380 9500 1351 9510 9500 410

253-5255 253-3568 253-4708 253-4708 253-4723 253-5851

DSN

253-2288 253-4728 253-3588 253-3777 253-5586 253-3365 253-3181 253-4782 253-5641 253-5641 253-6623 253-4792 253-4121

Map W19 GG15 K13

AMC Passenger Terminal Bachelor Housing Branch Health Clinic

Station

Chapel Child Developement Services  Community Support Center Library   M&FP Building Family Readiness  School Age Center (SAC) SMP Hornet’s Nest    Teen Center  Youth Center 

Bldg 723 1503 111

1100 637 600 411 411 411 9540 1347 410 9556

DSN 253-5509 253-5782 253-5572

DSN

253-4245 253-5584 253-6454 253-3078 253-3070 253-3542 253-4769 253-3585 253-4769 253-5549

410 100 200 119 9555A 9556 410 625 9553A 9550 608 610 1562 7725 608 170 130 1009 723

253-6130 253-4076 253-5541 119/911 253-3164 253-6382 253-4797 253-5311 253-3327 253-5448 253-3303 253-5435 253-6086 253-3032 253-5591 253-6505 253-6381 253-6471 253-6174

North Gate

 ATM  Free Internet/Web Cam  Currency Exchange

Community Bank  DMO Family Housing Office Fire Station Iwakuni Elementary School Iwakuni Middle School Navy Federal Credit Union Navy Marine Corps Relief Society MC Perry Elementary School MC Perry High School PMO Post Office - Main Post Office - North Recycle Center Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) Station Property Station Safety Veterinarian USO

IHA, MLC, & JMSDF Welcome  WiFi Hotspot  Pay Phones

09 M14 017 015 W15 CC16 09 R9 U16 R16 V7 P9 HH10 DD18 V7 M17 J19 B18 W19

13 11

Atago Hills

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253-4742 253-3582 253-3221 253-4711 253-4385

11 13

Bldg

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10 14

Marine & Family

Map

Main Gate

9500 9500 9500 1117 1350

Starch & Stripes Tanaka Optical TLF Thrift Store Typhoon Motors Auto Service

Y13 Y13 Y13 Y6 GG17

MCAS IWAKUNI

DIRECTORY Calling 253 from cellular phones: 0827-79-xxxx (4 digits after 253-) Calling 255 from cellular phones: 0827-94-xxxx (4 digits after 255-) Calling from the States to MCAS Iwakuni DSN: 253 - 011-81-82-779-xxxx 255 - 011-81-82-794-xxxx

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT BUENO BURRITO Bldg. 600 Mon-Fri: 11 AM - 2 PM

253-2001

BULLDOG BURGER Bldg. 1333 Sun - Thu: 11 AM - 9 PM Fri & Sat: 11 AM - 10 PM BURGER KING Bldg. 1600 Daily 6:30 AM - 9 PM CHILI’S BAR & GRILL Bldg 9520 Fri - Sat: 11 AM - 10 PM Sun - Thu: 11 AM - 9 PM

THE 11TH FRAME Bldg. 1333 Mon - Thu: 5-10 PM Fri & Sat: 3 PM - 1 AM Sun: 3-10 PM THE HANGAR Bldg. 1600 Wed & Thu: 5 PM - Midnight Fri & Sat: 5 PM - 1 AM Sun: 4-10 PM Closed: Mon & Tue TORII PINES CAFE Bldg. 9500 Daily: 6 AM - 8 PM

253-2400

253-6884

253-3267

ATHLETICS Bldg. 1010 Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM

MOBILE CANTEEN Route Information OFFICER’S CLUB Tue - Thu: 5-10 PM Fri & Sat: 5 PM - Midnight Closed: Sun & Mon PIZZA HUT Bldg. 1333 Sun - Thu: 10:30 AM - 9 PM Fri & Sat: 10:30 AM - 10 PM Delivery Sun - Thu: 11 AM - 9 PM Fri & Sat: 11 AM - 10 PM SAKURA THEATER Bldg. 625 Movie Line-up SNCO CLUB Bldg. 600 Tue - Thu: 5-10 PM Fri & Sat: 5 PM - Midnight Closed: Sun & Mon SPECIAL EVENTS Bldg. 625 SUBWAY Bldg. 1600 Mon - Sat: 7:30 AM - 9 PM Sun: 9 AM - 9 PM Delivery Order Delivery Noon - 8:30 PM TACO BELL Bldg. 1600 Daily: 10:30 AM - 9 PM

“BARKING LOT” KENNEL Bldg. 1052 Mon - Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM Closed: Sat, Sun, & Hol

CHUBB INSURANCE Bldg. 9500 Mon - Fri: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Closed: Sat, Sun, & Hol

DESIGN Bldg. 129 253-6359 Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 4:30 PM

FITNESS CLUB IWAKUNI Bldg. 9595 Rm. 217 Bldg. 600 Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM 253-7080/5416 Mon: 6:30 AM - 2 PM HEALTH PROMOTION Tue-Thu: 6:30 AM - 10 PM Bldg. 9595 Rm. 217 253-6359 Fri & Sat: 6:30 AM - Midnight Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM Sun: 8 AM - 5 PM After Hours 253-3363 IACE TRAVEL 253-3942/3841 Catering Department 253-3728/7176 Bldg. 410 Mon - Fri: 9:30 AM - 6 PM Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM Closed: Sat, Sun, & Hol EAGLE’S NEST INFORMATION, TOURS, & TRAVEL (IT&T) Bldg. 600 Bldg. 410 253-4377 Closed until further notice. Mon - Fri: 9:30 AM - 6 PM JD’S GRILLE Sat: 9:30 AM - 3 PM Bldg. 600 253-3363 Closed: Sun & Hol Breakfast INTRAMURAL SPORTS Mon - Fri: 6:30-11 AM Bldg. 1010 253-3067 Sat: 6:30 AM - 2 PM Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM Sun: 8 AM - 2 PM Hol: 6:30 AM - 2 PM Lunch Mon: 11 AM - 2 PM Tue - Sun: 11 AM - 5 PM Dinner Tue - Sat: 5-10 PM Bar Menu Tue - Thu: 5-10 PM Fri - Sat: 5 PM - Midnight Sunday Family Meals To Go Pick-up: 8 AM - 5 PM To Go

BARBER SHOP Bldg. 9510 Daily: 8 AM - 7 PM

253-4966 CAR RENTAL Bldg. 1566 Mon, Tue, & Thu: 9 AM - 6 PM Fri - Sun: 8 AM - 5 PM 253-3723 Closed: Wed

AUTO SKILLS CENTER Bldg. 1350 253-5325 Mon & Tue, Fri - Sun: 10 AM - 6 PM Closed: Wed & Thu

IRONWORKS Bldg. 1010 Mon - Fri: 4 AM - 10 PM Sat, Sun, & Hol: 7 AM - 6 PM

IRONWORKS INDOOR POOL 253-3363 Bldg. 1010 Mon - Fri: 5 AM - 8 PM Sat, Sun, & Hol: 11 AM - 5 PM 253-4108 IRONWORKS NORTH Bldg. 9595 Mon - Fri: 4 AM - 10 PM Sat, Sun, & Hol: 7 AM - 6 PM

253-4915 253-3943

OUTDOOR REC GEAR ISSUE Bldg. 1010 Mon - Fri: 10 AM - 6 PM Sat, Sun, & Hol: 8 AM - 4 PM REEF ENCOUNTERS DIVE CENTER Bldg. 1010 Mon - Sat: 11 AM - 7 PM

253-4002 253-4067 RUNS & ATHLETIC EVENTS Bldg. 1010 SEMPER FIT ADMIN Bldg. 1010 Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM

253-3727

253-7827

253-6188

253-5520

253-3611

253-3822 253-3842

253-6058

253-7332 253-5880

STRIKE ZONE BOWLING CENTER Bldg. 1333 253-3495 Sun - Thu: 11 AM - 10 PM Fri - Sat: 11 AM - Midnight STRIKE ZONE - PRO SHOP Bldg. 1333 Daily: 11 AM - 9 PM

253-3495

WATERWORKS POOL Aug 23 - Sep 26 Sat, Sun, & Hol: 11 AM - 5 PM Closed: Mon - Fri YOUTH SPORTS Bldg. 1010 Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM

253-3239

253-4245

STORAGE UNITS Bldg. 1350 Mon, Tue, & Fri: 10 AM - 7 PM Sat & Sun: 9 AM - 7 PM Closed: Wed & Thu Units open 24/7

253-3777

TANAKA OPTICAL Bldg. 9500 Mon: 11 AM - 5 PM Tue - Fri: 10 AM - 5 PM Closed: Sat, Sun, & Hol

253-3588

253-5147

EXECUTIVE OFFICE Bldg. 410 Mon - Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

253-3424

HUMAN RESOURCES Bldg. 410 Mon - Fri: AM & 1-4 PM

253-5851

253-2288 046-896-2288 STARCH & STRIPES DRY CLEANERS/ TAILOR SHOP Bldg. 9500 253-4742 253-4728 Mon - Tue, Thu - Sat: 9 AM - 5:30 PM Closed: Wed, Sun, & Hol

253-4841

FINANCE Bldg. 410 Mon - Wed, Fri: 8 AM - 4:30 PM Thu: 8 AM - 2 PM

253-4723

SOFTBANK CELLULAR Bldg. 410 Mon - Sat: 10 AM - 6:30 PM Sun: 10 AM - 5:30 PM Holidays: Noon - 5:30 PM

EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT Bldg. 410 Rm. 202 Mon - Fri: 8-11 AM & 1-4 PM

LAUNDERETTE Bldg. 9510 Customer Service 253-6578 Open 24/7

IRONWORKS ATAGO Bldg. ATG200 Open 24/7 to authorized patrons with registered access cards

SERVICES + Bldg. 9500 Mon - Sat: 11 AM - 7 PM Closed: Sun & Hol

24-HOUR CAR WASH Bldg. 1350 Open 24/7 AMERICABLE Bldg. 410 24 Hour Tech Support Mon - Sat: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

RECREATION & LEISURE AQUATICS Bldg. 1010 Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM

253-6188

253-4939

MCAS IWAKUNI

SHOPPING & SERVICES

253-3336

253-3030 8-11:30

253-5325

253-4758

SCHOOL AGE CARE (SAC) Bldg. 9540 Mon - Fri: 6 AM - 6 PM Closed: Sat, Sun, & Hol SCHOOL LIAISON Bldg. 9540

253-4769

253-3691

SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION & RESPONSE (SAPR) 24-Hour Helpline 080-5865-3566 SMP HORNET’S NEST Bldg. 1347 Mon - Thu: 4 AM - Midnight Fri: 4 AM -3 AM Sat: 8 AM - 3 AM Sun: 8 AM - Midnight

253-3585

SUBSTANCE ABUSE & PREVENTION Bldg. 411 Rm. 219 253-5260 TEEN CENTER Bldg. 410 Fri: 5:30-10 PM Sat: 12:30-9:30 PM Closed: Sun-Thu

253-5368

TRANSITION ASSISTANCE Bldg. 411 Rm. 125 Mon - Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

253-7183

TEMPORARY LODGING FACILITY (TLF) Inns of the Corps at Torii Pines Town Center Open 24/7 253-3221

VETERANS AFFAIRS Bldg. 411 Rm. 127 By Appointment

253-6284

TYPHOON MOTORS AUTO SERVICE Bldg. 1350 253-4385 Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 6 PM Sat: 8 AM - 4:30 PM Closed: Sun & Hol

WOMEN, INFANTS & CHILDREN (WIC) Bldg. 625, 3rd Fl. 253-4928

MARINE & FAMILY

YOUTH CENTER Bldg. 9556 253-5072/4803 Mon, Wed - Fri: 2:30-5 PM Tue: 1:30-5 PM Closed: Sat, Sun, & Hol No School Days: 10 AM - 5 PM

STATION

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (Prevention, Education, Outreach & Intervention) Bldg. 411 Rm. 219 253-5043 EMERGENCY On-Base DSN Mon - Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Off-Base Cell/ CAREER RESOURCES Japanese Response Bldg. 411 Rm. 101 253-6439 Station Emergency Mon - Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Response

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CDC) 253-4782 Bldg. 635, 636, & 637 Mon - Fri: 6 AM - 6 PM

253-5584/253-7353

AFN Bldg. 370 AIR TERMINAL Bldg. 727

911/119 119 0827-21-7700 253-5661

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