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Veterans Benefits
Separating or retiring withinthe next 12-24 months?
Veterans Benefits
Don’t miss out on the benefits you’re entitled to! The Department of Veterans Affairs Overseas
Military Services Coordinator visits Camp Zama monthly to provide veteran benefits information to active duty/retired soldiers and their family
members as well as other veterans and surviving spouses.
Veterans Benefits
The VA Representative provides a detailed briefing on benefits and is also available for
individual appointments.For an appointment or
further information, please contact the Transition Services Center at 263-5076/3513/3940
Driving in Japan Orientation Schedule
Date: March 15, 2012
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Bldg. 457, Camp Zama Community Club,Right Wing
For more information:DSN:263-4372 or 263-3389/ 046-407-4372 or 3389
DRIVING IN JAPAN NEW SCHEDULE
Effective March 2012, “Driving in Japan”training will be combined withthe Newcomers’ Orientation.
For more information:DSN:263-4372 or 263-3389/ 046-407-4372 or 3389
PMO Information
The main access area of Bldg. 331 (PMO) in Yokohama North Dock will be closed for the
following dates.
Date: February 1 - March 2
please use the east-side entry wayfor PMO service.
WORDS TO LIVE BY
Do what is right … legally, ethically, and morally
WORDS TO LIVE BY
Practice the “Golden Rule”
WORDS TO LIVE BY
Spiritual, physical, and mental fitness is a must
WORDS TO LIVE BY
Train your replacement;develop tomorrow’s leaders
WORDS TO LIVE BY
Ensure your family is Army strong
Winter Driving Safety• Allow more time to travel.
• Maintain more space.
• Drive with your lights on.
• Wear safety belts.
• Look well ahead.
• Anticipate problems.
BLACK ICE
• Don’t panic.
• Make no sudden changes in speed or direction.
• Ease off accelerator.
• Steer in the direction that the rear of the vehicle is skidding.
SAFE REACTIONS
PREPARE FOR WINTER WEATHER
• Wipers - Good working order.
• Windshield Washer Fluid - Fill up.
• Anti-freeze - 50% water, 50% Coolant.
• Battery & Belts - Check condition.
• Oil - Replace your oil with Winter grade oil.
• Tires - Check tread, pressure and owner’s manual recommendations.
• Ice Scraper & Snow Shovel – Necessities.
Camp Zama Tax Center
Service Dates: Jan 25 – June 15
Office Hours: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Including Training Holidays & Sergeant’s Time Training
For more information: 263-4698/ 046-407-4698
Postal Service Information
The U.S. Postal Service will increasepostal rates by 2.1% for most of theirmail services starting January, 2012.
For more information: 263-5101/046-407-5101
Road Closure
Place: 3rd street Block 111 and 121,D Avenue Block 122 in Sagami General Depot
Date: Feb. 21 to April 7
For more information263-4579/042-869-4579
Flu Warning
Tokyo Metropolitan Governmentand Kanagawa Prefectural Government have
announced a Flu Warning as of Feb. 2.
Stay tuned to the Command Channel 13 orEagle 810 for further updates.
Avoiding Flu• Wash your hands with soap and water several times a day.
• Wash thoroughly (for at least 30 seconds) using hot water and plenty of soap.
• If you don’t have access to soap and water, an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with 60 to 95 percent alcohol will work.
Avoiding Flu
• Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow or a tissue when you sneeze or cough.
• Be sure to clean your hands and dispose of tissues properly.
• Stay home if you are sick.
African American History Observance
Date: Feb. 22Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Location: Camp Zama Community Club
Guest Speaker: Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison, Sr.Commander, United States Army Japan and I Corps (Forward)
Children of Alcoholics WeekFeb. 12 through 18
Millions of children struggle with confusion, shame, and isolation from living with a parent
addicted to alcohol.Find out what’s available to help children of
alcoholicsContact: 263-8059/046-407-8059
African American History Observance
Date: Feb. 22Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Location: Camp Zama Community Club
Guest Speaker: Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison, Sr.Commander, United States Army Japan and I Corps (Forward)
Armed Forces Communications& Electronics Association
The AFCEA is a nonprofit membership association serving the military, government,
industry, and academia as an ethical forum for advancing professional knowledge and
relationships in the fields of communications, IT, intelligence, and global security.
Registration, Schedule, and Information online at http://tokyo.afceachapter.org
Armed Forces Communications& Electronics Association
Tokyo Chapter 171 “TechNet Tokyo 2012” Expo
Date: Feb. 14 – 17Place: New Sanno Hotel, Tokyo
E-6 equivalent and below are free.
Registration, Schedule, and Information online at http://tokyo.afceachapter.org
Armed Forces Communications& Electronics Association
Kick-Off Dinner & Guest Speakers
Lt. Gen. Field, Commander, 5 AF/USFJBrig. Gen. Scott, 311th Theater Signal Cmd.Brig. Gen. Nally, Director C4/CIO for USMC
Ms. Moran, DISA Network Services
Bank Closure
The community bank in Atsugi and Camp Zama will be closed for the following dates.
Feb 7, Atsugi Community Bank
Feb 16, Camp Zama Community Bank
For more information: 263-5403/ 046-407-5403
Community Information
The Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) office will be open for emergencies
only on the following dates:
Feb. 10 Feb. 13 through 16
The staff may be contacted at 263-8059.
EXCHANGE INFORMATION
If you are shopping at Yokota Exchange and If you are shopping at Yokota Exchange and find something you want and worried find something you want and worried about getting it back to Camp Zama. about getting it back to Camp Zama.
Not to worry!Not to worry!
Visit your Zama Customer Service Team. Visit your Zama Customer Service Team. They will do a store to store delivery for They will do a store to store delivery for
that item you’re interested in.that item you’re interested in.
EXCHANGE INFORMATION
Camp Zama Express (Shoppette) will be opened
until midnight on Friday and Saturday, effective
Jan. 6, 2012
— New Hours —
Sunday – Thursday 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday – Saturday 7 a.m. – Midnight
EXCHANGE INFORMATION
Military Clothing Sales will be opened on Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., effective Jan. 8, 2012
— New Hours —Tuesday – Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
EXCHANGE INFORMATION
Military Clothing Sales will be opened on Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., effective Jan. 8, 2012
— New Hours —Tuesday – Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Power outage at Zama Gas Station/
Car Care Center (Bldg. 381)
Date: Feb. 13, 14 and 17
Store will be closed at 5 p.m.All gas pumps will be down from 5 to 9 p.m.
EXCHANGE INFORMATION
REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST Submit your registration/ballot request
form timed according to your state’s election
date requirements for the January,
February and March 2012 presidential
preference primaries and state primaries.
REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST The following states allow you to submit a
registration/ballot request form nowfor the 2012 primary.
New Hampshire: Jan. 10South Carolina: Jan. 21
Note: To ensure your request is valid for other 2012Elections, you must submit another
FPCA after Dec. 31.
REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST The following states allow you to submit
a registration/ballot request form nowfor the 2012 primary.
Florida: Jan. 10 Arizona: Feb. 28 Georgia: March 6Missouri: Feb. 7 Ohio: March 6 Oklahoma: March 6
Tennessee: March 6 Virginia: March 6Alabama: March 13 Mississippi: March 13
Louisiana: March 24
REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST
The registration/ballot request form forTexas is valid only in the year it is submitted.
To ensure your request is valid for all elections in2012 submit a registration/ballotrequest form as soon as possible
after December 31st.
REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST The following states allow you to submit
a registration/ballot request form, which isvalid only in the year it is submitted.
Michigan: Feb. 28 Massachusetts: March 6Vermont: March 6 Illinois: March 20
To ensure your request is valid forall elections in 2012 submit a registration/ballot
request form ASAP after Dec. 31.
REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST
To find out the status of your registration/absenteeballot request, contact your local election office at
www.fvap.gov or visit your State website.
For more information:263-3940/046-407-3940
Camp Zama Dining Facility
Feb 13 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55
Tortilla Chicken Soup / Pumpkin SoupBeef Fajitas / Chicken Fajitas
Tacos / Baked Chicken Parsley Buttered Potatoes / Spanish Rice
Seasoned Carrots / Seasoned Green Beans
Camp Zama Dining Facility
Feb 13 Dinner 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Tortilla Chicken Soup / Pumpkin Soup Caribbean Red Bean Stew with Pork
Veal ParmesanMashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Seasoned Corn / Seasoned Broccoli
Camp Zama Dining FacilityFeb 14 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55
*** Happy Valentine's Day ***
Minestrone Soup / Corn ChowderLasagna / Spinach Lasagna / Baked Chicken
Spaghetti Meat Sauce / Marinara Italian Roasted Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Seasoned Corn/ Peas & CarrotsToasted Garlic Bread
Camp Zama Dining Facility
Feb 14 Dinner 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $4.55*** Happy Valentine's Day ***
Minestrone Soup / Corn Chowder Prime Rib / Shrimp Scampi
Garlic Roasted Potatoes / Steamed RiceBroccoli Polonaise
Seasoned Succotash
Camp Zama Dining FacilityFeb 15 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55
Chicken Gumbo Soup / Potato ChowderBBQ Chicken / Fried Chicken / Baked ChickenBBQ Pork Spareribs / Southern Fried Catfish
Baked Macaroni and Cheese / Glazed Sweet PotatoesSteamed Rice / Black Eyed Peas / Corn Muffin
Fried Okra / Okra and Tomato Gumbo / Southern Style Green
Camp Zama Dining FacilityFeb 15 Dinner 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Chicken Gumbo Soup / Potato ChowderLinguini with Clams / BBQ Ham Steaks
Mashed Potatoes / Hopping JohnHerbed Green Beans
Seasoned Carrots
Camp Zama Dining FacilityFeb 16 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55
Creamy Tomato Soup / Chicken Wild Rice SoupRoast Turkey / Pepper Steak
Savory Bread Dressing / Turkey Gravy Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Seasoned CornSeasoned Broccoli
Camp Zama Dining FacilityFeb 16 Dinner 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Creamy Tomato Soup / Chicken Wild Rice SoupGreek Style Baked Chicken
Hamburger YakisobaRice with Peas / Oven Browned Potatoes
Seasoned Mixed VegetablesSeasoned Summer Squash
Camp Zama Dining FacilityFeb 17 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55
Cream of Mushroom Soup / French Onion SoupTeriyaki Chicken / Baked Chicken
Lemon Baked FishPotato Au Gratin / Steamed Rice
Tempura VegetablesClub Spinach
Camp Zama Dining Facility
Feb 17 Dinner 5p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Cream of Mushroom Soup / French Onion SoupSwedish Meat Balls
Penne and PepperoniSteamed Rice / Mashed Potatoes
Corn O’BrienSeasoned Cauliflower
Camp Zama Dining Facility
Feb 18 Brunch 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $5.20
Omelet / Boiled Eggs / Pancakes / Biscuits / Hominy Grits Hashed Brown Potatoes / Creamed Beef / Bacon
Green Pea Soup / Vegetable Beef SoupTurkey Fricasse / New England Boiled Dinner
Steamed Rice / Butter Noodles / Mashed PotatoesSeasoned Asparagus / Seasoned Mixed Califlornia
Camp Zama Dining Facility
Feb 18 Supper 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. $6.40
Green Pea Soup / Vegetable Beef SoupBeef Stew / Fried Chicken
Steamed Rice / Mashed PotatoesSeasoned Summer Squash / Seasoned Green Beans
Camp Zama Dining Facility
Feb 19 Brunch 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $5.20
Omelet / Boiled Eggs / French Toast / Biscuits/ Hominy GritsCreamed Beef / Bacon / Hashed Brown Potatoes
Chicken Noodle Soup / Clam Chowder Latin Roast Pork Loin / Sweet & Sour Baked Chicken
Latin Style Pinto Beans / Fried Rice / Noodles w Olive OilGlazed Carrots / Stir Fry Vegetables
Camp Zama Dining Facility
Feb 19 Supper 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. $6.40
Chicken Noodle Soup / Clam ChowderChicken A La King / Meat Loaf
Steamed Rice / Mashed PotatoesCalico Corn
Broccoli with Cheese Sauce
Camp Zama Dining Facility
Meal Rates Breakfast $2.45 Lunch $4.55 Dinner $4.55 Brunch $5.20 Supper $6.40
Holiday $7.50
Scholarship for Military Children
Submit your children’s scholarship applications to your local commissary
Deadline: Feb. 24
For more information:
http://www.militaryscholar.org
Commissary Closure
Due to the annual commissary inventory, the stores will be closed on the following dates:
Sagamihara Commissary: April 9 and 10Camp Zama: April 25 and 26Sagami Depot: April 3