Command Channel Slides, Feb. 21 to 27, 2012

Zama Community Spouses' Association

Zama Community Spouses' Association

ZaCSA uses proceeds from fundraising

events and the ZaCSA gift shop to support

the military community.

ZaCSA disperses grants to Camp Zama

organizations in need by means of an application process. Learn more at:

http://zacsa.org

ZaCSA uses proceeds from fundraising

events and the ZaCSA gift shop to support

the military community.

ZaCSA disperses grants to Camp Zama

organizations in need by means of an application process. Learn more at:

http://zacsa.org

Army Civilian Record BriefArmy 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 online

self-service applications.

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 online

self-service applications.

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

please check out the IMCOM YouTube Videos at:

http://46q.us/crb

To learn more about the Civilian Record Brief, please check out the IMCOM YouTube Videos at:

http://46q.us/crb

Strong Bonds RetreatStrong Bonds RetreatStrong Bonds Retreat for Single Soldiers

Date: Feb. 22 to 24

Who: Open to all single Soldiers including

geographical bachelors

Place: Hilton Hotel at Tokyo Bay

For more information: 263-4888/046-407-4888

Strong Bonds Retreat for Single Soldiers

Date: Feb. 22 to 24





Strong Bonds RetreatStrong Bonds RetreatStrong Bonds Retreat for Married Couples

Date: March 5 to 7





Strong Bonds Retreat for Married Couples

Date: March 5 to 7





TRICARE UpdateTRICARE Update

1. 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.

1. 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.


2. 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.

.

2. 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.

.


Around 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.

Around 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.


TDP 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)

TDP 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)

Veterans BenefitsVeterans Benefits

Separating or retiring within

the next 12-24 months?

Separating or retiring within

the next 12-24 months?


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.

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.


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

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

Camp Zama Dining FacilityCamp Zama Dining FacilityFeb. 21 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55

Minestrone Soup / Corn Chowder

Lasagna / Spinach Lasagna / Baked Chicken

Spaghetti Napolitain / Marinara

Parsley Buttered Potatoes / Steamed Rice

Seasoned Mixed California / Peas & Onions

Toasted Garlic Bread

Feb. 21 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55


Lasagna / Spinach Lasagna / Baked Chicken

Spaghetti Napolitain / Marinara

Parsley Buttered Potatoes / Steamed Rice

Seasoned Mixed California / Peas & Onions

Toasted Garlic Bread

Camp Zama Dining FacilityCamp Zama Dining Facility

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


Italian Baked Chicken / BBQ Pork Loin

Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice

Seasoned Corn

Seasoned Spinach

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


Italian Baked Chicken / BBQ Pork Loin


Seasoned Corn

Seasoned Spinach

Camp Zama Dining FacilityCamp Zama Dining FacilityFeb. 22 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55

Chicken Gumbo Soup / Potato Chowder

BBQ Chicken / Fried Chicken / Baked Chicken

BBQ Pork Spareribs / Southern Fried Catfish

Baked Macaroni and Cheese / Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Steamed Rice / Black Eyed Peas / Corn Muffin

Fried Okra / Okra and Tomato Gumbo / Southern Style Green

Feb. 22 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55


BBQ Chicken / Fried Chicken / Baked Chicken

BBQ Pork Spareribs / Southern Fried Catfish

Baked Macaroni and Cheese / Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Steamed Rice / Black Eyed Peas / Corn Muffin

Fried Okra / Okra and Tomato Gumbo / Southern Style Green

Camp Zama Dining FacilityCamp Zama Dining FacilityFeb. 22 Dinner 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $4.55


Veal Parmesan / Chicken Penne Pasta


Broccoli Parmesan

Seasoned Succotash

Feb. 22 Dinner 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $4.55


Veal Parmesan / Chicken Penne Pasta


Broccoli Parmesan

Seasoned Succotash


Feb. 23 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55

Creamy Tomato Soup / Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Japanese Ginger Pork / Teriyaki Chicken

Buttered Parsley Potatoes / Steamed Rice

French Fried Cauliflower

Stir Fried Cabbage

Feb. 23 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55


Japanese Ginger Pork / Teriyaki Chicken

Buttered Parsley Potatoes / Steamed Rice

French Fried Cauliflower

Stir Fried Cabbage

Camp Zama Dining FacilityCamp Zama Dining FacilityFeb. 23 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55


Shrimp Curry

Chicken Tetrazzini

Steamed Rice / Mashed Potatoes

Seasoned Green Beans

Peas & Carrots

Feb. 23 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55


Shrimp Curry

Chicken Tetrazzini


Seasoned Green Beans

Peas & Carrots


Feb. 24 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55

Cream of Mushroom Soup / US Senate Bean Soup

Prime Rib with Au Jus

Spicy Baked Fish / Baked Chicken

Oven Roasted Potatoes / Steamed Rice

Seasoned Peas

Seasoned Mixed Vegetables

Feb. 24 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55


Prime Rib with Au Jus

Spicy Baked Fish / Baked Chicken

Oven Roasted Potatoes / Steamed Rice

Seasoned Peas

Seasoned Mixed Vegetables


Feb. 24 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55


Roast Pork

Chicken Adobo


Seasoned Corn

Seasoned Mixed California

Feb. 24 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55


Roast Pork

Chicken Adobo


Seasoned Corn



Feb. 25 Brunch 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $5.20

Omelet / Boiled Eggs / Pancakes / Biscuits / Hominy Grits Hashed Brown Potatoes / Creamed Beef / Bacon

Clam Chowder / Vegetable Beef Soup

Pork Picatta / Meat Loaf


Seasoned Succotash / Seasoned Broccoli


Omelet / Boiled Eggs / Pancakes / Biscuits / Hominy Grits Hashed Brown Potatoes / Creamed Beef / Bacon


Pork Picatta / Meat Loaf


Seasoned Succotash / Seasoned Broccoli


Feb. 25 Supper 5 to 6 p.m. $6.40


Beef and Corn Pie / Pineapple Chicken

Steamed Rice / Oven Brown Potatoes

Seasoned Summer Squash / Seasoned Green Beans



Beef and Corn Pie / Pineapple Chicken

Steamed Rice / Oven Brown Potatoes

Seasoned Summer Squash / Seasoned Green Beans



Omelet / Boiled Eggs / French Toast / Biscuits/ Hominy Grits

Creamed Beef / Bacon / Hashed Brown Potatoes

Chicken Noodle Soup / Cream of Asparagus Soup

Apple Glazed Corned Beef / Fried Chicken

Rice Pilaf / Mashed Potatoes

Corn O’Brien / Seasoned Zucchini


Omelet / Boiled Eggs / French Toast / Biscuits/ Hominy Grits

Creamed Beef / Bacon / Hashed Brown Potatoes


Apple Glazed Corned Beef / Fried Chicken

Rice Pilaf / Mashed Potatoes

Corn O’Brien / Seasoned Zucchini




Pork Chop Suey / Baked Chicken


Seasoned Carrots




Pork Chop Suey / Baked Chicken


Seasoned Carrots


Driving in Japan Orientation Schedule 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

Date: March 15, 2012

Time: 1 p.m.

Location: Bldg. 457, Camp Zama Community Club,Right Wing


DSN:263-4372 or 263-3389/046-407-4372 or 3389

Driving in Japan Orientation Schedule Driving in Japan Orientation Schedule

Effective March 2012, “Driving in Japan”

training will be combined with

the Newcomers’ Orientation.


DSN:263-4372 or 263-3389/ 046-407-4372 or 3389





DSN:263-4372 or 263-3389/ 046-407-4372 or 3389

PMO InformationPMO 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 way

for PMO service.

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 way

for PMO service.

Winter Driving SafetyWinter Driving Safety• Allow more time to travel.

• Maintain more space.

• Drive with your lights on.

• Wear safety belts.

• Look well ahead.

• Anticipate problems.

• Allow more time to travel.

• Maintain more space.

• Drive with your lights on.

• Wear safety belts.

• Look well ahead.

• Anticipate problems.

BLACK ICEBLACK ICESAFE REACTIONS

•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

•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.

PREPARE FOR WINTER WEATHERPREPARE 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.

•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 CenterCamp 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

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 InformationPostal Service Information

The U.S. Postal Service will increasepostal rates by 2.1% for most of theirmail services starting January, 2012.


The U.S. Postal Service will increasepostal rates by 2.1% for most of theirmail services starting January, 2012.


Road ClosureRoad Closure

Place: 3rd street Block 111 and 121,

D Avenue Block 122 in Sagami General Depot

Date: Feb. 21 to April 7

Place: 3rd street Block 111 and 121,

D Avenue Block 122 in Sagami General Depot

Date: Feb. 21 to April 7

For more information263-4579/042-869-4579For more information

263-4579/042-869-4579

African American History ObservanceAfrican American History Observance

Date: Feb. 22

Time: 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)

Date: Feb. 22

Time: 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

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



Tokyo Chapter 171 “TechNet Tokyo 2012” Expo

Date: Feb. 14 – 17

Place: New Sanno Hotel, Tokyo

E-6 equivalent and below are free.

Registration, Schedule, and Information online at

http://tokyo.afceachapter.org

Tokyo Chapter 171 “TechNet Tokyo 2012” Expo

Date: Feb. 14 – 17

Place: 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 AssociationKick-Off Dinner & Guest Speakers

Lt. Gen. Field, Commander, 5 AF/USFJ

Brig. Gen. Scott, 311th Theater Signal Cmd.

Brig. Gen. Nally, Director C4/CIO for USMC

Ms. Moran, DISA Network Services

Kick-Off Dinner & Guest Speakers

Lt. Gen. Field, Commander, 5 AF/USFJ

Brig. Gen. Scott, 311th Theater Signal Cmd.

Brig. Gen. Nally, Director C4/CIO for USMC

Ms. Moran, DISA Network Services

REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUESTREGISTRATION 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.

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.






DSN:263-4372 or 263-3389/ 046-407-4372 or 3389





DSN:263-4372 or 263-3389/ 046-407-4372 or 3389


The following states allow you to submit a registration/ballot request form now

for the 2012 primary.

New Hampshire: Jan. 10South Carolina: Jan. 21

Note: To ensure your request is valid for other 2012

Elections, you must submit another

FPCA after Dec. 31.

The following states allow you to submit a registration/ballot request form now


New Hampshire: Jan. 10South Carolina: Jan. 21

Note: To ensure your request is valid for other 2012

Elections, you must submit another

FPCA after Dec. 31.


The following states allow you to submita registration/ballot request form now


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

The following states allow you to submita registration/ballot request form now


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


The registration/ballot request form forTexas is valid only in the year it is submitted.

To ensure your request is valid for all elections in

2012 submit a registration/ballot

request form as soon as possible

after December 31st.

The registration/ballot request form forTexas is valid only in the year it is submitted.

To ensure your request is valid for all elections in

2012 submit a registration/ballot

request form as soon as possible

after December 31st.


The following states allow you to submita registration/ballot request form, which is

valid 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.

The following states allow you to submita registration/ballot request form, which is

valid 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.


To find out the status of your registration/absentee

ballot request, contact your local election office at

www.fvap.gov or visit your State website.

For more information:263-3940/046-407-3940

To find out the status of your registration/absentee

ballot request, contact your local election office at

www.fvap.gov or visit your State website.

For more information:263-3940/046-407-3940

Scholarship for Military ChildrenScholarship for Military Children

Submit your children’s scholarship applications to your local commissary

Deadline: Feb. 24


http://www.militaryscholar.org

Submit your children’s scholarship applications to your local commissary

Deadline: Feb. 24


http://www.militaryscholar.org

Commissary ClosureCommissary Closure

Due to the annual commissary inventory, the stores will be closed on the following dates:

Sagamihara Commissary: April 9 and 10

Camp Zama: April 25 and 26

Sagami Depot: April 3

Due to the annual commissary inventory, the stores will be closed on the following dates:

Sagamihara Commissary: April 9 and 10

Camp Zama: April 25 and 26

Sagami Depot: April 3

WORDS TO LIVE BYWORDS TO LIVE BY

Do what is right … legally, ethically, and morally Do what is right … legally, ethically, and morally


Practice the “Golden Rule” Practice the “Golden Rule”


Spiritual, physical, and mental fitness is a mustSpiritual, physical, and mental fitness is a must


Train your replacement;

develop tomorrow’s leaders

Train your replacement;

develop tomorrow’s leaders


Ensure your family is Army strongEnsure your family is Army strong

EXCHANGE INFORMATIONEXCHANGE 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.

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.


Camp 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

Camp 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.

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.

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

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The Garrison Public Affairs Office is working to make Facebook THE place to go for community

information. We need your help!

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information. We need your help!

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USARJ This Week on VimeoUSARJ This Week on Vimeo

Did 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

Did 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 FormatNew Channel 13 Slide Format

We’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: 263-4640

Email: [email protected]

We’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: 263-4640


New Channel 13 Slide FormatNew Channel 13 Slide Format

If 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: 263-4640


If 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: 263-4640


Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Twitter

Are you on Twitter? So are we!

Follow us:

twitter.com/USAGJapan

Are you on Twitter? So are we!

Follow us:

twitter.com/USAGJapan

Photos on FlickrPhotos on Flickr

Visit the garrison photo archive on the popular photo sharing site flickr:

flickr.com/usagj

Visit the garrison photo archive on the popular photo sharing site flickr:

flickr.com/usagj

Command Channel Slides, Feb. 21 to 27, 2012

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Transcript of Command Channel Slides, Feb. 21 to 27, 2012