Command Channel Slides April 16 to 23

Road ClosureA portion of Pine Tree Road, near Camp Zama's Gate 4,

is scheduled to be closed for cutting overgrown tree branches:

Date: 9 to 11 a.m., April 13

For more information: 263-3723/046-407-3723

End of Heating SeasonThe transition from the heating to cooling

season will begin on April 23. This will allow DPW to prepare the air-conditioning

systems for the upcoming cooling season scheduled to start in May.

Yano Fitness CenterRenovations on the swimming pool

at Yano Fitness Center are complete,and the pool will reopen on April 17.

Operation HoursMonday through Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For any further information263-4664/3348 or 046-407-4664/3348

Earth Day 2012 Flowers will be given away to housing residents

at your local Self-Help stores:

April 19 to 29

For more information:263-4647/046-407-4647

Earth Day 2012 Camp Zama Self-Help flower giveaway

schedule:

April 19 to 29 Thursday to Sunday 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.


Earth Day 2012 Sagamihara Family Housing Area

Self-Help flower giveaway schedule:

April 19 to 29Thursday to Monday

8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.


Earth Day 2012 Sagami General Depot

Self-Help flower giveaway schedule

April 21 to 29Saturday to Wednesday

8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.


Warrant Officer RecruitingThe Special Operations Recruiting Battalion will be

at Camp Zama to brief on qualifications and application procedures to service members

interested in becoming U.S. Army warrant officers. Date: April 23 and 24

Location: Room 309, Education CenterFor more information:

(253) 590-3242 or (253) 590-3422

Driving in Japan Orientation

For more information:

263-3627 or 3671 046-407-3627 or 3671

April 6 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Building #102, Room A-205.Special Class for Zama High School Students

April 19 from 1 to 4:30 p.m.Building #457, Right Wing, Camp Zama Community Club.

April 26 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Building #102, Room A-205.

Notice of Power OutageDate: April 13, 2012Time: 9 a.m. to noon Affected Housing: Camp Zama Bldg.1077, 1078, 1079, 1090, 1091

Purpose: Cleaning of High Voltage Equipment.(Transformer & Electrical Switchgear).

For more information:263-3965/046-407-3965 263-8581/046-407-8581

Civilian Fitness Program Lose weight, get fit, decrease stress, feel better, sleep better

using up to 3 hours duty time per week for physical activity in this command sponsored fitness and wellness education

program.

When: 8 a.m., May 2, 3, 4, 2012 Where: Yano Fitness Gym


Kids Festival 2012Because April is the “Month of the Military Child" and

"Child Abuse Prevention Month",NAF Atsugi's Family Fleet Support Center is

sponsoring a Kids Festival. Children of all ages are invited.

Date: 9 a.m. to noon, April 21Place: Ranger Gymnasium

For more information: 264-3372/046-407-3372.

First Aid, CPR, AED Training 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 19 Camp Zama Red Cross Training Room

8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 12 NAF Atsugi Red Cross Training Room

www.RedCross.org For more information: 046-407-3166 / DSN 263-3166

CPR & AED Training 4:30 to 9:30 p.m., Thursday, May 31 Camp Zama Red Cross Training Room

4:30 to 9:30 p.m., Thurseday, May 10 NAF Atsugi Red Cross Training Room

www.RedCross.org For more information: 046-407-3166 / DSN 263-3166

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

NAF Atsugi

Wednesday, April 18, 20128:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

www.RedCross.org INFO: 046-407-3166 / DSN 263-3166

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AEDCamp Zama

Saturday, April 21, 20128 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, May 19, 20128 a.m. to 5 p.m.www.RedCross.org

For more information: 046-407-3166 / DSN 263-3166

First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor CourseCamp Zama

April 27 to 28, 2012

Pre-Registration is requiredFor more Information: 046-407-3166 / DSN 263-3166

Babysitter’s TrainingNAF Atsugi

Saturday, April 21, 20128 to 4 p.m.

Saturday, May 19, 20128 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Pre-Registration is required www.RedCross.org


Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

NAF Atsugi

Saturday, May 12, 20128 a.m. to 5 p.m.

www.RedCross.org INFO: 046-407-3166 / DSN 263-3166

Adult and Pediatric CPR/AEDNAF Atsugi

Thursday, May 24, 20124:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Pre-Registration is required www.RedCross.org


Camp Zama Dining Facility

April 16 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55

Tortilla Chicken Soup / Pumpkin SoupBeef Fajitas / Chicken Fajitas

Baked Chicken / Tacos Mexican Rice / Parsley Buttered PotatoesSeasoned Green Beans / Seasoned Corn

Camp Zama Dining FacilityApril 16 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55

Tortilla Chicken Soup / Pumpkin Soup Kielbasa with Sauerkraut

Chicken Pot PieMashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice

Seasoned Summer Squash / Seasoned Mixed California

Camp Zama Dining FacilityApril 17 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55

Minestrone Soup / Corn ChowderBaked Lasagna / Spinach Lasagna

Spaghetti Meat Sauce / Marinara Italian Roasted Potatoes / Steamed Rice Seasoned Italian Blend / Peas & Carrots

Toasted Garlic Bread


Minestrone Soup / Corn ChowderSwiss Steak with Tomato Sauce / Pork Adobo

Mashed Potatoes / Steamed RiceBroccoli Polonaise

Seasoned Succotash


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


Chicken Gumbo Soup / Potato ChowderBeef Stir Fry / BBQ Ham Steaks

Mashed Potatoes / Steamed RiceHerbed Green Beans

Seasoned Carrots


April 19 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55

Creamy Tomato Soup / Chicken Wild Rice SoupRoast Turkey / Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Mashed Potatoes / Steamed RiceSavory Bread Dressing

Seasoned Corn / Seasoned Broccoli


Creamy Tomato Soup / Chicken Wild Rice SoupGreek Style Baked Chicken / Hamburger Yakisoba

Rice Pilaf / Oven Browned PotatoesSeasoned Mixed VegetablesSeasoned Summer Squash


Cream of Mushroom Soup / French Onion SoupChicken Fried Steak with Cream Gravy

Lemon Baked Fish / Baked ChickenPotato Au Gratin / Steamed Rice

Tempura VegetablesClub Spinach


Cream of Mushroom Soup / French Onion SoupBeef Pie with Biscuit Topping

Baked Salmon with Lemon and DillSteamed Rice / Mashed Potatoes

Corn O’BrienSeasoned Cauliflower

Camp Zama Dining FacilityApril 21 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 SoupRoasted Beef / New England Boiled Dinner

Mashed Potatoes / Buttered Noodles Seasoned Mixed California / Calico Corn


April 21 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55

Green Pea Soup / Vegetable Beef SoupSpaghetti with Meatballs / Chicken in Orange Sauce

Fried Rice / Mashed PotatoesSeasoned Summer Squash / Seasoned Green Beans

Camp Zama Dining FacilityApril 22 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 ChowderLatin Roast Pork Loin / Sweet and Sour Baked Chicken

Latin Style Pinto Beans Noodles with Olive Oil / Fried RiceGlazed Carrots / Stir Fry Vegetables

Camp Zama Dining FacilityApril 22 Supper 5 to 6 p.m. $6.40

Chicken Noodle Soup / Clam ChowderBeef Stroganoff

Baked Fish with Garlic ButterSteamed Rice / Mashed Potatoes

Seasoned Oriental MixBroccoli with Cheese Sauce

Lean Six Sigma (LSS)Scarce funding and the reality of shrinking budgets

has become a fact of life for USAG-J. The application of LSS will enable us to find the most efficient ways to perform our current processes. It’s basically a tool kit

that enables an organization to streamline business practices to make them more efficient and effective.

Lean Six Sigma (LSS)We need your assistance in helping the Garrison

identify and eliminate wasteful practices to become a more efficient and effective Garrison.

If you have some ideas for improvementsin your area, or for more information, please contact

263-5178/ 046-407-5178

National Prayer Breakfast

Date: May 3, 2012Time: 7 a.m.Place: Camp Zama Community Club

Free breakfast buffet tickets will be made available through the Garrison Chaplain’s office at

263-4898/046-407-4898

Purple UpApril is the Month of the Military Child, a time to

honor youth impacted by deployment. New Hampshire Operation: Military Kids (OMK), part of the 4-H Youth Development program of

UNH Cooperative Extension, invites you to wear purple on April 13th as a visible way to show support and thank military children for their

strength and sacrifices.

Yano Fitness Center InformationThe Yano Fitness Center’s swimming pool

will be closed for annual maintenance.

Date: March 19 to April 19

Advance Fee IncreaseThe CITIBANK ATM/CASH advance fee will increase

from 2% to 2.2%. This change is effective onthe following dates for the service indicated.

U.S. Air Force effective on April 22, 2012, Department of Defense agencies effective on April 23, 2012, U.S. Navy and Marine corps effective on May 6, 2012, U.S. Army effective on May 11, 2012.

TSA Pre-CheckOn March 20, 2012 TSA is expanding its Pre-Check program to

service members flying out of DCA(Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport),

which means members with active CACs will receive expedited security screening.

UA Pet Safe Program (Civilians Only)United Airlines has changed its flat rate for pets checked as baggage. The new policy requires

these pets to travel as cargo. This change could mean paying up to $4,000. AD military was granted

an exception through May 31, 2012For more information:263-7180/046-407-7180

Household Good Shipments Made Easy

You can schedule a household goods pick up from the privacy of your living room.

Visit www.move.mil to gain access to the Defense Personal Property System (DPS) or

contact the Area Transportation Office, Personal Property Section at 263-3709/046-407-3709

for more information.

Household Goods PCS TIPS • Receive PCS orders• Estimate your weight• Plan pickup dates with flexibility• Schedule pickups early • Change dates as a last resort• Dispose of unnecessary items• Know your shipping entitlements

Commissary ClosureDue 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

Camp Zama Tax CenterService 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 InformationThe U.S. Postal Service will increasepostal rates by 2.1% for most of theirmail services starting January, 2012.


Road ClosureA portion of 1st Avenue near the Camp Zama gas station will be

closed for the below date:

March 2012 to October 2013

This will require drivers wanting to go north or south past this portion of the road to take a detour. A number of detour signs

will be in place at different locations to properly direct drivers. For more information: 263-4907/046-407-4640

Army Civilian Record Brief The CRB is a one-page report of your critical human resources data. It contains information

retrieved from the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System, which is the authoritative source of HR data for DoD civilian employees, and from other

sources you may update yourself via onlineself-service applications.

Army Civilian Record Brief To learn more about the Civilian Record Brief,

please check out the IMCOM YouTube Videos at:

http://46q.us/crb

Veterans Benefits

Separating or retiring withinthe next 12-24 months?

Veterans BenefitsDon’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 BenefitsThe 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

TRICARE Update1. MetLife - New TRICARE Dental Program carrier

Effective May 1, MetLife will begin providing dental coverage to more than 2 million family

members of uniformed service active duty personnel, members of the Selected Reserve and Individual Ready Reserve, their eligible

family members, and survivors.

TRICARE Update2. MetLife Electronic Funds Transfer Notice to

Beneficiaries. TRICARE Dental Program enrollments will be automatically transferred when MetLife takes

over the TDP contract in May 2012.EFTs previously used for monthly payments

won't automatically transfer. .

TRICARE UpdateAround March 21, TRICARE Dental Program

enrollees will receive a letter from MetLife explaining this, along with

instructions on how to transfer their EFT and credit card for direct payments.

TRICARE UpdateTDP enrollees can contact the following MetLife

after March 21 at:

1-855-MET-TDP1 (1-855-638-8371) (CONUS) 1-855-MET-TDP2 (1-855-683-8372) (OCONUS)

USA MEDDAC-JapanHours of OperationHours of Operation

7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.(except Thursday and weekends)(except Thursday and weekends)

1 to 4:30 p.m. (Thursday)1 to 4:30 p.m. (Thursday)In accordance with USARJ Cir 600-3 2.c.(3) the clinic is In accordance with USARJ Cir 600-3 2.c.(3) the clinic is

closed on USARJ training holidays. closed on USARJ training holidays.

USA MEDDAC-JapanOur nurse consult telephone line remainsOur nurse consult telephone line remains

available at all times at:available at all times at:263-4127/046-407-4127263-4127/046-407-4127

If anyone has a medical emergency on Camp Zama,If anyone has a medical emergency on Camp Zama,please call 911/ 046-407-2911 please call 911/ 046-407-2911

USA MEDDAC-JapanFor an emergency off of Camp Zama,

please call 119 and say "Kyukyu" to initiate medical emergency services.

To book an appointment, visit www.tricareonline.com anytime, or call 263-4175/ 046-407-4175

during duty hours.

American Red CrossWe are conducting a First Aid/ CPR/ AED

Instructor Course at Camp Zama.

Date: April 27 and 28

Pre-Registration is requiredFor more information

263-3166/046-407-3166

Are You Ready to Quit Tobacco?

We are here to help!Call 263-2004/5050 or 046-407-2004/5050

to make an appointment.

Sponsored by: Community Health Promotion Council, (CHPC), MEDDAC-J

What is Defense Biometric identification System?

DBIDS is a DoD-owned and operated systemdeveloped by Defense Manpower Data Center

as a force protection program tomanage personnel, property and installation

access at DoD installations.

What is Defense Biometric identification System?

DBIDS is a networked database systemdesigned to easily verify access

authorization of personnel enteringmilitary bases by using barcode and fingerprint

biometric identification.

DBIDS RegistrationCamp Zama

April 16 to April 20 Directorate of Logistics, Public Affairs Office,

Staff Judge Advocateand SOFA-sponsored family members.

April 23 to April 27

Directorate of Public Worksand SOFA-sponsored family members.


April 30 to May 4 Japan Engineer District, Japanese Employment & Service Office,

Japanese Dispensary and SOFA-sponsored family members.

May 7 to May 11Directorate of Morale, Welfare and Recreation

and SOFA-sponsored family members.

DBIDS RegistrationCamp ZamaMay 21 to June 1

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force

June 4 to July 31Contractors


May 14 to June 1 (except weekends and holidays), the Vehicle Registration Office will be opened for registration andfor those organizations that have not registered

(DoDDS, AAFES, DeCA, ACS, DCAT,-Asia, DOD FELT, VFW,PAC, CYS, S&S/ZAMA,

Yokohama North Dock, and all other activities). We will also register any personnel who missed

their scheduled registration time.

DBIDS Registration

To expedite the registration process, all MLCs must go online and complete an AJ Form 47

(Request for Installation Pass) and bring itwith them during the registration process.


Security Guard 100% enforcement of DBIDSregistration will begin on Aug. 1

(all personnel not registered will be directed tothe vehicle office or pass office to register in DBIDS).

All personnel not registered will not beallowed to register any guest.

DBIDS RegistrationSagamihara Housing Area

Soldiers, DoD civilians and family members (including MLCs) who reside/work on Sagamihara

Housing Area can register for DBIDS on the following dates and times:

Date: March 6 to June 30, Monday to FridayTime: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

DBIDS RegistrationTo expedite the registration process,

all MLCs must go online and completean AJ Form 47 (Request for Installation Pass)

and bring it with them duringthe registration process.

DBIDS RegistrationSagamihara Housing Area




DBIDS RegistrationSagami General Depot

April 9 to11Mission Command Training Center

April 12 to13U.S. Army TMDE Support Center

April 16 to 20Directorate of Logistics


April 23 to April 27Directorate of Public Works

April 30 to May 4Defense Logistics Agency, Defense Commissary Agency

May 7 to May 11Directorate of Morale, Welfare and Recreation,

AAFES


To expedite the registration process, all MLCs must go online and complete an AJ Form 47

(Request for Installation Pass) and bring itwith them during the registration process.


May 14 to 31 (except weekends and holidays)The vehicle registration office will be opened for

registration and for those organizations that have not registered and personnel who missed their scheduled

registration time can also register.

REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST

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

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

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 INFORMATIONCamp Zama Express (Shoppette) will be openeduntil midnight on Friday and Saturday, effectiveJan. 6, 2012

— New Hours —Sunday – Thursday 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Friday – Saturday 7 a.m. – Midnight


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.


Find us on FacebookThe Garrison Public Affairs Office is working to make Facebook THE place to go for community

information. We need your help!

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USARJ This Week on VimeoDid you know that your friends & family back in

the States can see what life is like in Japan?

Tell them to check out USARJ This Week on the HD video sharing site Vimeo:

vimeo.com/usagj

New Channel 13 Slide FormatWe’re trying to improve the Command Channel

by making the slides easier to read.

Please, let us know how we’re doing:

Phone: 046-407-4640 / DSN: 263-4640Email: [email protected]

New Channel 13 Slide FormatIf you or your organization would like to post slides to the Command Channel contact the

garrison Public Affairs Office for our new slide template

Phone: 046-407-4640 / DSN: 263-4640Email: [email protected]

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Command Channel Slides April 16 to 23

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Transcript of Command Channel Slides April 16 to 23