Air Force Services program customers can provide feedback on programs via an online survey through Jan. 15.

The annual survey helps the Air Force assess clubs, youth programs, activities, military and civilian personnel offices, and education centers, among other services, according to the release.

Customer responses will affect programs offered and show "what we are doing right and where we can improve," Air Force Lt. Col. Mario Troncoso, 18th Force Support Squadron commander at Kadena Air Base on Okinwaw said in the release.

Active-duty personnel, Reserve and Guard, Defense Department civilians, dependents 18 or older and retirees are eligible to fill out the survey.

The survey is available at www.usafservue.com.

Camp Courtney to hold holiday festCAMP COURTNEY, Okinawa — The 2008 Courtney Christmas and Holiday Festival will be held Dec. 20-21 at the Camp Courtney commissary and exchange complex, according to a release.

The free festival is open to all and will run 3-10 p.m. Dec. 20 and 1-10 p.m. Dec. 21.

It will include game booths, amusement rides and food booths. A Kid’s Carnival featuring Santa, clowns and giveaways is also scheduled to kick off at the festival at 3 p.m. Dec. 21.

No pets, bottles, outside alcohol or coolers will be allowed into the event. For more information, call DSN 645-3193 or visit www.mccsokinawa.com.

Camp Butler bikers must attend classCAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — A motorcycle safety stand-down is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 11 at the Camp Foster Theater.

The session is mandatory for all Marine Corps Base Camp Butler licensed riders. All other licensed riders, “regardless of service or command,” are also encouraged to attend, according to a release.

For more information, call DSN 645-3806 or 2729.

Two South Korea bases set for security upgrades

Security upgrades to gates at Camp Carroll and Camp George are to begin Dec. 15 and last eight months.

At Camp Carroll, Gate 1 will be closed but Gate 2 will be open 24 hours during the upgrade period

At Camp George, Gate 3 will remain open while undergoing upgrades but motorists are advised to arrive 20 to 30 minutes earlier than usual because of likely traffic congestion.

Call Robert F. Nelson at DSN 764-4106 or 010-9621-2006.

Tree lighting ceremonies setChristmas tree lighting ceremonies are set for 6 p.m. Wednesday at Camp Humphreys and Camp Carroll.

The lighting at Humphreys will be at Transformation Park, near the United Service Organizations building.

After the lighting, community members are invited to the Community Activity Center for cocoa, candy, cookies and a photo session with Santa.

Call DSN 754-8257 for more information on the Humphreys lighting.

The lighting at Carroll is at the Community Activity Center.

Call DSN 765-8417 for more information on the Carroll lighting.

Homeschoolers host gathering at Camp HumphreysPYEONGTAEK, South Korea — Parents of children being homeschooled will hold a holiday gathering Dec. 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Camp Humphreys’ Building 510, Apt. 108.

Participants may bring items to donate and are encouraged to be ready to tell the story of the "funniest, weirdest, or wildest" Christmas present they’ve ever received.

Call Elisabeth Townley at: 010-3144-0352 or at: elisabethtownley@yahoo.com.

Parent advisory council to meet

The parent advisory council for the Area III child and youth services will meet Dec. 10 from 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Camp Walker’s Building 257.

Participants will be served a free spaghetti dinner and be given a coupon for a 5 percent discount on full-day child care fees.

Call Marie Johnson at DSN 764-5467 for more information.