Command Channel Slides Week between Aug. 23 to 29

Effective immediately and throughout

Phase 1 renovations, the south entrance

to the BG Sams U.S. Army Health Clinic

will be open during normal patient care hours.

South Entrance of BG Sams Clinic South Entrance of BG Sams Clinic to be Opento be Open

South Entrance of BG Sams Clinic South Entrance of BG Sams Clinic to be Opento be Open

Patients parking at the Camp Zama Community Club Patients parking at the Camp Zama Community Club are advised to use designated crosswalks are advised to use designated crosswalks

to access this entrance. to access this entrance.

Drivers dropping off and picking up patients Drivers dropping off and picking up patients are advised to use caution when using are advised to use caution when using

the curbside entry area. the curbside entry area.

Partial Parking Lot Closure Near Bldg. 102Partial Parking Lot Closure Near Bldg. 102

A portion of the parking lot on the southern end

of Bldg. 102 on Camp Zama

is scheduled to be closed from Sept. 5 through Oct. 5

in order to pave the area.

The 59 parking spaces in this area

will be unavailable during this time.

This announcement is to provide guidance to Soldiers

regarding end-of-year requests for tuition assistance through GoArmyEd.

End-of-Year Tuition Assistance End-of-Year Tuition Assistance Request InformationRequest Information


Sept. 23 is the last day for Soldiers to request tuition assistance for classes that begin

on or before Sept. 30,due to the Army’s fiscal year closeout.

There will be no exceptions.

This does not impact requests for courses

starting Oct. 1 or later.

Call the Camp Zama Army Education Center

at 263-5068 for more information.


Questions regarding this message

may be sent to the Army Continuing Education

System headquarters

at [email protected].


Disaster-prevention training for foreign residents Disaster-prevention training for foreign residents

is scheduled to be held is scheduled to be held

Sept. 21 from 9:00 a.m. to noonSept. 21 from 9:00 a.m. to noon

at the Zama Fire Station Headquarters, at the Zama Fire Station Headquarters,

only a few minutes’ walk from Camp Zama’s Gate 1.only a few minutes’ walk from Camp Zama’s Gate 1.

This training is organized This training is organized

by Zama City and the Zama International Association, by Zama City and the Zama International Association,

with support from the Zama Fire Department with support from the Zama Fire Department

and Zama Disaster Volunteer Network.and Zama Disaster Volunteer Network.

During the training, participants will learn During the training, participants will learn how to prepare for large earthquakes, evacuation how to prepare for large earthquakes, evacuation

and rescue procedures, and rescue procedures, and how to use a fire distinguisher and how to use a fire distinguisher

and Automatic External Defibrillator. and Automatic External Defibrillator.

Volunteer interpreters will be provided upon request.Volunteer interpreters will be provided upon request.

Participation is free of charge. Participation is free of charge.

Contact ZIA before Sept. 5 Contact ZIA before Sept. 5

by e-mail at by e-mail at [email protected]@kdr.biglobe.ne.jp

or telephone/fax at or telephone/fax at 046-251-9000046-251-9000 (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

with your name, address, telephone number, with your name, address, telephone number,

e-mail address, language of your choice, e-mail address, language of your choice,

and your method of arriving at the fire station.and your method of arriving at the fire station.

Call the U.S. Army Garrison Japan Call the U.S. Army Garrison Japan

Public Affairs’ Community Relations Office Public Affairs’ Community Relations Office

at at 263-7156263-7156 for more information. for more information.

Changes to USARJ Pamphlet 690-1Changes to USARJ Pamphlet 690-1

The “Supervisor’s Handbook – The “Supervisor’s Handbook –

A Guide to Personnel Management Procedures A Guide to Personnel Management Procedures

Pertaining to Local National Employees” Pertaining to Local National Employees”

was recently updated to reflect three major changes was recently updated to reflect three major changes

to the local national program. to the local national program.


Change No. 1:Change No. 1:

Minimum Qualification Standards Minimum Qualification Standards – – a set of qualification standards will be used a set of qualification standards will be used

within U.S. Army in Japan within U.S. Army in Japan by the servicing Civilian Personnel Offices by the servicing Civilian Personnel Offices to determine the applicant’s qualification. to determine the applicant’s qualification.


Change No. 1 (continued):Change No. 1 (continued):

It is intended to screen applicants and identify It is intended to screen applicants and identify those who are likely to perform successfully those who are likely to perform successfully

on the job and screen out on the job and screen out those who are not qualified.those who are not qualified.



Language Proficiency Level Language Proficiency Level – – Levels of language proficiency Levels of language proficiency

will be assigned to a position will be assigned to a position based on the set duties and responsibilities based on the set duties and responsibilities

shown on the Position Description.shown on the Position Description.



Assignment of Language Proficiency Level Assignment of Language Proficiency Level to a specific position means to a specific position means

that the incumbent cannot successfully perform that the incumbent cannot successfully perform the duties of the positionthe duties of the position



without this level of language proficiency without this level of language proficiency and therefore becomes part of and therefore becomes part of the qualification requirement the qualification requirement that applicants need to meet.that applicants need to meet.



Time in Grade – To prevent excessive Time in Grade – To prevent excessive and rapid promotions, candidates and rapid promotions, candidates

must meet the required period must meet the required period in a grade to become eligible for promotion in a grade to become eligible for promotion

to the next higher grade level.to the next higher grade level.

These changes are necessary to provide These changes are necessary to provide the command with a workforce the command with a workforce

that is stable, qualified and efficient. that is stable, qualified and efficient.

The changes went into effect on July 13.The changes went into effect on July 13.


Access to Bldg. 360 on Camp Zama, Access to Bldg. 360 on Camp Zama,

which includes the Arts and Crafts Shop, which includes the Arts and Crafts Shop,

the Military Clothing Sales Store and the GSA Mart, the Military Clothing Sales Store and the GSA Mart,

will change due to upcoming demolition will change due to upcoming demolition

of the existing boiler plant nearby.of the existing boiler plant nearby.

Access to Bldg. 360 to Change Access to Bldg. 360 to Change Due to ConstructionDue to Construction

The demolition is scheduled to begin Aug. 22 The demolition is scheduled to begin Aug. 22

and continue through early October. and continue through early October.

Temporary access to Bldg. 360 is expected Temporary access to Bldg. 360 is expected

to be continually modified depending to be continually modified depending

on the construction.on the construction.

Access to Bldg. 360 to Change Access to Bldg. 360 to Change Due to ConstructionDue to Construction

Parent Central Services Temporary Closure

Parent Central Services on Camp ZamaParent Central Services on Camp Zamais scheduled to be temporarily closed is scheduled to be temporarily closed

Aug. 21 from 4 to 5 p.m. Aug. 21 from 4 to 5 p.m.

Call 263-5701 for more information.Call 263-5701 for more information.

Also, Also, all Child, Youth and School Services facilities all Child, Youth and School Services facilities

are scheduled to be closed Aug. 30 are scheduled to be closed Aug. 30 for training.for training.

Parent Central Services Temporary Closure


NARITA BUS TRANSITION PROJECTNARITA BUS TRANSITION PROJECT

New Narita BusesNew Narita Buses

Program Start Date: Sept. 1, 2013Program Start Date: Sept. 1, 201336-Passenger Bus36-Passenger Bus

Undercarriage storageUndercarriage storageWith toilet – no restroom breaks (30 minutes)With toilet – no restroom breaks (30 minutes)Video package Video package Two buses per dayTwo buses per day

Fees: $30 or 3,000 yen per seatFees: $30 or 3,000 yen per seat

No pets (inquire about limousine service)No pets (inquire about limousine service)


Departure Times and LocationsDeparture Times and Locations

8:45 a.m.8:45 a.m. – Army Lodging – Army Lodging9 a.m.9 a.m. – Camp Zama Community Club – Camp Zama Community Club9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. – Sagamihara Family Housing Area – Sagamihara Family Housing Area

12:45 p.m. 12:45 p.m. – Army Lodging– Army Lodging1 p.m. 1 p.m. – Camp Zama Community Club – Camp Zama Community Club1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – Sagamihara Family Housing Area– Sagamihara Family Housing Area

4 p.m. 4 p.m. – Narita Airport Terminal No. 2 Parking Lot – Narita Airport Terminal No. 2 Parking Lot7 p.m. 7 p.m. – Narita Airport Terminal No. 2 Parking Lot – Narita Airport Terminal No. 2 Parking Lot


PetsPets

No pets allowed on Narita Bus.No pets allowed on Narita Bus.

Pet limousine service available through Outdoor Pet limousine service available through Outdoor Recreation. This service is dependant upon driver Recreation. This service is dependant upon driver

availability.availability.

Pet owners may ride with pet if space is available.Pet owners may ride with pet if space is available.

Call Call 263-4671 263-4671 oror 046-407-4671 046-407-4671 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily; closed on U.S. holidays.daily; closed on U.S. holidays.


Limousine ServiceLimousine Service

Reservations may be made dependant upon Reservations may be made dependant upon

availability of driver – prepayment is required to availability of driver – prepayment is required to obtain reservations.obtain reservations.

Limousine service will not be available during Limousine service will not be available during Narita Bus operations, except for pet Narita Bus operations, except for pet transportation transportation requirements.requirements.

Use of the Narita Bus is encouraged.Use of the Narita Bus is encouraged.

Service is available to Haneda Airport. Service is available to Haneda Airport.


Limousine ServiceLimousine Service

Pet owners may ride with their pet Pet owners may ride with their pet (seats are limited). (seats are limited). Only one receipt will be given per reservation.Only one receipt will be given per reservation.

Hourly late fees will be assessed to guests for any Hourly late fees will be assessed to guests for any delays to cover overtime or extended parking fees.delays to cover overtime or extended parking fees.

Any communication required for changes of arrival Any communication required for changes of arrival or departure dates or times is the responsibility or departure dates or times is the responsibility of the reservation holder.of the reservation holder.


Haneda Airport Service Haneda Airport Service

Logistics Readiness Center will maintain Official Logistics Readiness Center will maintain Official Travel services to Haneda Airport. Please contact Travel services to Haneda Airport. Please contact the Transportation Office at the Transportation Office at 263-3772263-3772 or or 046-407-3772046-407-3772..

Non-official passengers may utilize the limousine Non-official passengers may utilize the limousine service (dependant upon availability).service (dependant upon availability).

Local commercial transportation is available (train, Local commercial transportation is available (train, bus).bus).


No ReservationsNo Reservations

Guests without reservations may purchase Guests without reservations may purchase space- space- available seating. Payment must be made available seating. Payment must be made prior to prior to departure.departure.

Space-available seating is first-come, first-serve. Space-available seating is first-come, first-serve.

No money to pay (arrival without No money to pay (arrival without reservations):reservations):

Passenger (incoming primary) will be required to Passenger (incoming primary) will be required to fill out an promissory note to include name(s), fill out an promissory note to include name(s), unit and contact information. unit and contact information.


No ReservationsNo Reservations

No money to pay (arrival without reservations):No money to pay (arrival without reservations): Transportation service will be based on availability.Transportation service will be based on availability. Payment must be made within 24 hours at Outdoor Payment must be made within 24 hours at Outdoor Recreation (open seven days a week).Recreation (open seven days a week).

Payments made after 24 hours will be assessed Payments made after 24 hours will be assessed a $15 late-payment fee.a $15 late-payment fee.

Promissory notes are considered as confirmed Promissory notes are considered as confirmed reservations. reservations.


Other Information Other Information

Sponsors provide location of the Department of Sponsors provide location of the Department of Defense Liaison Desk to incoming personnel.Defense Liaison Desk to incoming personnel.

Bus will be available at Narita Airport 90 minutes Bus will be available at Narita Airport 90 minutes prior to departure.prior to departure.

Space-available seats at Narita will be sold first-come, Space-available seats at Narita will be sold first-come, first-serve.first-serve.

Bus will leave at scheduled times.Bus will leave at scheduled times.




No refunds will be provided to non-arrivals who No refunds will be provided to non-arrivals who fail to properly communicate to a reservation agent.fail to properly communicate to a reservation agent.

Refunds will be issued to all those who missed Refunds will be issued to all those who missed the bus due to unscheduled flight delays the bus due to unscheduled flight delays (flight documentation required).(flight documentation required).

Rescheduling transportation is based on seating Rescheduling transportation is based on seating availability.availability.




Refund consideration will be given to unscheduled Refund consideration will be given to unscheduled flight delays.flight delays.

Personnel without confirmed reservations will Personnel without confirmed reservations will not be allowed to ride the bus if seats are not not be allowed to ride the bus if seats are not available.available.

Children who are required must be in child seats Children who are required must be in child seats – – not provided by MWR.not provided by MWR.

Each seat occupied will be assessed a fee.Each seat occupied will be assessed a fee.




Narita Limousine ServiceNarita Limousine Service

Haneda Limousine ServiceHaneda Limousine Service


Fees: One-Way – $215Fees: One-Way – $215

Round Trip – $430Round Trip – $430

Fees: One-Way – $175Fees: One-Way – $175

Round Trip – $350Round Trip – $350

Call 263-4671 for more information.


Narita Bus Alternatives Narita Bus Alternatives

Taxi Company – Taxi Company – SagamiSagami Chuo KoutsuChuo Koutsu. .

Phone: 0120-888-810 (on-post access authorized)Phone: 0120-888-810 (on-post access authorized)

Local Limousine Bus – 3,500 yen (adults); Local Limousine Bus – 3,500 yen (adults);

1,700 yen (Youth) (departs from Sagamiono Station)1,700 yen (Youth) (departs from Sagamiono Station)

Train – Between 2,000 and 6,000 yenTrain – Between 2,000 and 6,000 yen



Narita Bus Alternatives Narita Bus Alternatives

Sponsor Pick-up – Approximately 6,000 yen for tolls, Sponsor Pick-up – Approximately 6,000 yen for tolls, round trip.round trip.

Outdoor Recreation Vehicle Rental – $60Outdoor Recreation Vehicle Rental – $60

Outdoor Recreation Limousine Service – 263-4671Outdoor Recreation Limousine Service – 263-4671

Taxi – Not recommended; estimated cost is 40,000 yenTaxi – Not recommended; estimated cost is 40,000 yen



Official Travel ReimbursementOfficial Travel Reimbursement

Reimbursement for bus fee for military/Department Reimbursement for bus fee for military/Department of the Army civilians/Nonappropriated fund personnel of the Army civilians/Nonappropriated fund personnel with travel orders will be made through traveler’swith travel orders will be made through traveler’ssubmission of a Travel Voucher submission of a Travel Voucher (DD Form 1351, 1351-1, 1351-2, 1351-2C, or 1351-3, (DD Form 1351, 1351-1, 1351-2, 1351-2C, or 1351-3, as applicable).as applicable).




Reimbursement for bus fee for master labor Reimbursement for bus fee for master labor contract/indirect hire agreement personnel with travel contract/indirect hire agreement personnel with travel orders will be made through the submission of orders will be made through the submission of USFJ Form 356EJ. USFJ Form 356EJ.

If person is going to Narita Airport without travel orders: If person is going to Narita Airport without travel orders: - - Military Military or or DAC travelers DAC travelers will use DTS to request will use DTS to request

local travel funds.local travel funds.




If person is going to Narita Airport without travel orders: If person is going to Narita Airport without travel orders: - - NAF travelers NAF travelers will use DD 1164 for approval and will use DD 1164 for approval and

reimbursement of bus fee. reimbursement of bus fee. - - MLC travelers MLC travelers will use USFJ 356EJ to request will use USFJ 356EJ to request approval for local travel and bus fee approval for local travel and bus fee

reimbursement.reimbursement.

Official reimbursement is not issued through MWR.Official reimbursement is not issued through MWR.


““Salad Wednesdays” are Salad Wednesdays” are

part of the Exchange’s Operation part of the Exchange’s Operation

BEFIT initiative to promote health and wellness BEFIT initiative to promote health and wellness

through fitness and diet.through fitness and diet.

““Salad Wednesdays” Salad Wednesdays” at Camp Zama Exchange Restaurantsat Camp Zama Exchange Restaurants

““Salad Wednesdays” Salad Wednesdays” at Camp Zama Exchange Restaurantsat Camp Zama Exchange Restaurants

Camp Zama Exchange restaurants Camp Zama Exchange restaurants are open to anyone on the installation are open to anyone on the installation

– – whether military, civil service, contractor or visitor – whether military, civil service, contractor or visitor – perper Army Regulation 215-8. Army Regulation 215-8.

““Salad Wednesdays” occur every Wednesday Salad Wednesdays” occur every Wednesday at all participating Exchange restaurants. at all participating Exchange restaurants.

The Camp Zama The Camp Zama Exchange Mystery Shopper program Exchange Mystery Shopper program

is seeking a select group to go is seeking a select group to go about their normal day-to-day shopping for about their normal day-to-day shopping for

a period of six months and detail their experience a period of six months and detail their experience in a series of three survey sets.in a series of three survey sets.

Mystery Shopper Program Mystery Shopper Program at Camp Zama Exchangeat Camp Zama Exchange

Mystery shoppers are rewarded Mystery shoppers are rewarded for their participation for their participation

with a $30 Exchange gift card and, with a $30 Exchange gift card and, for sharing their movie-going experience, for sharing their movie-going experience,

two free movie tickets two free movie tickets along with popcorn and drinks. along with popcorn and drinks.


Authorized patrons can apply to become Authorized patrons can apply to become Mystery Shoppers by registering Mystery Shoppers by registering at at www.shopmyexchange.comwww.shopmyexchange.com. .

From this pool of applicants From this pool of applicants a new crop of participants a new crop of participants

is selected every six months.is selected every six months.


To apply, To apply,

visitvisit www.shopmyexchange.com www.shopmyexchange.com

and click the “Mystery Shopper – I want to apply!” and click the “Mystery Shopper – I want to apply!”

link under the “Exchange Locations” link under the “Exchange Locations”

header at the bottom of the page.header at the bottom of the page.


Exchange shoppers can also offer feedback Exchange shoppers can also offer feedback

by visiting by visiting

www.shopmyexchange.com/CustomerServicewww.shopmyexchange.com/CustomerService

and clicking the “Catalog / Internet Feedback” and clicking the “Catalog / Internet Feedback”

and “Exchange Store Feedback” links and “Exchange Store Feedback” links

on the right-hand side of the screen.on the right-hand side of the screen.


Garrison Security Office Garrison Security Office Temporary Closure Temporary Closure

The Garrison Security Office on Camp ZamaThe Garrison Security Office on Camp Zamais scheduled to be closed is scheduled to be closed fromfrom Aug. 19 through 27. Aug. 19 through 27.

The office will reopen The office will reopen Aug. 28 Aug. 28

at 8 a.m.at 8 a.m.

Overseas Military Coordinator on Camp ZamaOverseas Military Coordinator on Camp Zama

The Department of Veterans Affairs The Department of Veterans Affairs

overseas military services coordinator overseas military services coordinator

is scheduled to be is scheduled to be

at the Camp Zama Education Center at the Camp Zama Education Center

in Bldg. 278 on Sept. 11. in Bldg. 278 on Sept. 11.

If you would like to schedule an appointment If you would like to schedule an appointment

to discuss veterans benefits to discuss veterans benefits

you may be entitled to, call you may be entitled to, call 263-5311263-5311. .

Don’t delay, appointments are limited!Don’t delay, appointments are limited!

Overseas Military Coordinator on Camp ZamaOverseas Military Coordinator on Camp Zama

Water Yoga Classes at Yano Swimming PoolWater Yoga Classes at Yano Swimming Pool

Water Yoga classes are held every Thursday Water Yoga classes are held every Thursday

at the Yano at the Yano FitnessFitness Center swimming pool Center swimming pool

from 4:30 to 5 p.m. from 4:30 to 5 p.m.

The class is open to adult active-duty Soldiers, The class is open to adult active-duty Soldiers,

Department of the Army civilians, Department of the Army civilians,

spouses and all other Status spouses and all other Status

of Forces Agreement personnel. of Forces Agreement personnel.

Non-swimmers are welcome.Non-swimmers are welcome.

Call 263-5050 or 263-2004 for more information.Call 263-5050 or 263-2004 for more information.

Water Yoga Classes at Yano Swimming PoolWater Yoga Classes at Yano Swimming Pool

The Office of the Judge Advocate General The Office of the Judge Advocate General

is now accepting applications for is now accepting applications for

the Army’s Funded Legal Education Program. the Army’s Funded Legal Education Program.

Under this program, the Army projects sending Under this program, the Army projects sending

up to 25 active-duty commissioned officers up to 25 active-duty commissioned officers

to law school at government expense.to law school at government expense.

Apply for Funded Legal Education ProgramApply for Funded Legal Education Program

Selected officers will attend law school Selected officers will attend law school

beginning in the fall of 2014 beginning in the fall of 2014

and will remain on active duty while attending.and will remain on active duty while attending.

Interested officers should review Chapter 14, Army Interested officers should review Chapter 14, Army Regulation 27-1 to determine their eligibility. Regulation 27-1 to determine their eligibility.


This program is open to commissioned officers This program is open to commissioned officers

in the rank of second lieutenant through captain. in the rank of second lieutenant through captain.

Applicants must have at least two, Applicants must have at least two,

but not more than six, but not more than six,

years of total active federal service years of total active federal service

at the time the training begins.at the time the training begins.


Eligible officers interested in applying Eligible officers interested in applying

should immediately register for the earliest offering should immediately register for the earliest offering

of the Law School Admission Test. of the Law School Admission Test.


Applicants must send their request Applicants must send their request

through command channels, through command channels,

to include their branch manager to include their branch manager

at Army Human Resources Command, at Army Human Resources Command,

with a copy furnished to with a copy furnished to

the Office of the Judge Advocate General: the Office of the Judge Advocate General:


ATTN: DAJA-PT (Yvonne Caron – Rm. 2B-517) ATTN: DAJA-PT (Yvonne Caron – Rm. 2B-517)

2200 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC, 20310 2200 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC, 20310

to be received by Nov. 1. Submission to be received by Nov. 1. Submission

of the application well of the application well

in advance of the deadline is advised.in advance of the deadline is advised.


Interested officers should contact Interested officers should contact

the U.S. Army Japan Office the U.S. Army Japan Office

of the Staff Judge Advocate of the Staff Judge Advocate

for further information.for further information.


Women’s Equality Day

The U.S. Army Japan Military Police The U.S. Army Japan Military Police Battalion invites you to joinBattalion invites you to join

the celebration ofthe celebration ofWomen’s Equality DayWomen’s Equality Day

Aug. 26 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.Aug. 26 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.at the Camp Zama at the Camp Zama

Community Activity CenterCommunity Activity Center

Observance

Parking Lot ClosureParking Lot Closure

Sept. 5 through Oct. 5Sept. 5 through Oct. 5

Impact:Impact: 59 parking spaces 59 parking spaces closedclosed

Sept. 5 through Oct. 5Sept. 5 through Oct. 5

Impact:Impact: 59 parking spaces 59 parking spaces closedclosed

ConstructionConstructionBldg. 102Bldg. 102

Bldg. 101Bldg. 101

Hours of OperationHours of Operation

Closed from noon to 1 p.m.Closed from noon to 1 p.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Monday, Tuesday,

Wednesday, FridayWednesday, Friday

Thursday Thursday 1 to 4 p.m.1 to 4 p.m.

8 a.m. to noon; and 1 to 4 p.m.8 a.m. to noon; and 1 to 4 p.m.

ASISTASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)(Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)

Sept. 17 and 18 from 9 a.m. Sept. 17 and 18 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the RECto 4:30 p.m. at the REC

Gatekeeper professionals only! Gatekeeper professionals only!

Advanced registration required.Advanced registration required.

Gatekeeper ProfessionalsGatekeeper Professionals Gatekeeper ProfessionalsGatekeeper ProfessionalsBehavioral Health and ASAP CounselorsBehavioral Health and ASAP Counselors Military PoliceMilitary Police

Sexual Assault Response and Victim Sexual Assault Response and Victim AdvocatesAdvocates

Judge Advocate General Professionals and Judge Advocate General Professionals and Legal AssistantsLegal Assistants

Family Advocacy Program Personnel and Family Advocacy Program Personnel and Military Family Life CounselorsMilitary Family Life Counselors

Employee Assistance, EEO personnel and Employee Assistance, EEO personnel and Inspectors GeneralInspectors General

Army Emergency Relief Fund CounselorsArmy Emergency Relief Fund Counselors School CounselorsSchool Counselors

Emergency Room Medical TechniciansEmergency Room Medical Technicians Red Cross WorkersRed Cross Workers

Chaplains and Chaplain AssistantsChaplains and Chaplain Assistants First-Line Supervisors (military, civilian)First-Line Supervisors (military, civilian)

Call Call 263-8049 263-8049 for more information.for more information.

Motivational Speakers Needed!Motivational Speakers Needed!

Looking for volunteer speakers! Looking for volunteer speakers!

All Camp Zama community members All Camp Zama community members

who have overcome adversity, who have overcome adversity,

addiction or loss, and can share addiction or loss, and can share

their experience in their experience in

an effective and impactful manner an effective and impactful manner

to a large audience.to a large audience.

Time: Time: During monthly Army Substance Abuse During monthly Army Substance Abuse Program training sessions from 1 to 3 p.m. Program training sessions from 1 to 3 p.m.

Volunteer speakers needed on an ongoing basis.Volunteer speakers needed on an ongoing basis.

Location: Location: Camp Zama Community Camp Zama Community Activity CenterActivity Center


Motivational Speakers Needed!Motivational Speakers Needed!

An evening women’s bible fellowshipAn evening women’s bible fellowship

Date: First and third Wednesday of each month, Date: First and third Wednesday of each month, from September through Decemberfrom September through DecemberTime: 6 to 7:50 p.m.Time: 6 to 7:50 p.m.Location: Multipurpose room, Tower Bldg. 743Location: Multipurpose room, Tower Bldg. 743

SAMS-1E, PBUSE Training at Camp ZamaSAMS-1E, PBUSE Training at Camp Zama

Standard Army Maintenance System-1Enhanced Standard Army Maintenance System-1Enhanced and and

Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced training courses Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced training courses are scheduled to be held are scheduled to be held

Sept. 23 through 27 beginning at 8 a.m. Sept. 23 through 27 beginning at 8 a.m. at Camp Zama’s Religious Education Center. at Camp Zama’s Religious Education Center. There are 16 seats available for each course.There are 16 seats available for each course.


Those who are interested or

who units have personnel who require either training

need to provide training facilitators

with the following information.


reserve a reserve a Seat: Name: Rank: Unit: Seat: Name: Rank: Unit: Contact number: Contact number: Supervisor’s name/contact number:Supervisor’s name/contact number: Email address:Email address:

Interested applicants can provide the information above Interested applicants can provide the information above or direct questions by calling or direct questions by calling 268-4256268-4256..

Contact the National Suicide PreventionContact the National Suicide PreventionLifeline at Lifeline at 263-8255263-8255

or visitor visitSuicidePreventionLifeline.orgSuicidePreventionLifeline.org

Japanese phones/cell: 046-407-8255Japanese phones/cell: 046-407-8255 Allied Telesis: 98-263-8255Allied Telesis: 98-263-8255

Vonage or Skype: (800) 273-8255Vonage or Skype: (800) 273-8255

Military and Family Life CounselorMilitary and Family Life Counselor263-3638263-3638

on Sagami General Depoton Sagami General Depot

Temporary road closures on Sagami General Depot are scheduled

to take place in two phases in order to install underground drainage pipes.

The Zama Killer Katanas, Camp Zama’s

all-female roller derby team,

are offering two $500 scholarships.

The Zama Killer Katanas, Camp Zama’s

all-female roller derby team,

are offering two $500 scholarships.

Scholarship Offer from Zama Killer KatanasZama Killer Katanas

One of the scholarships is open

to active-duty service members

assigned to U.S. Army Garrison Japan

or Naval Air Facility Atsugi.

One of the scholarships is open

to active-duty service members

assigned to U.S. Army Garrison Japan

or Naval Air Facility Atsugi.


The other is open to anyone The other is open to anyone

who is Status of Forces Agreement-eligible who is Status of Forces Agreement-eligible

and is currently attending college and is currently attending college

or plans to enroll through 2014.or plans to enroll through 2014.

The other is open to anyone The other is open to anyone

who is Status of Forces Agreement-eligible who is Status of Forces Agreement-eligible

and is currently attending college and is currently attending college

or plans to enroll through 2014.or plans to enroll through 2014.


The deadline to apply is The deadline to apply is Aug. 22. Aug. 22.

Email :[email protected]

for more information or to get an application.

The deadline to apply is The deadline to apply is Aug. 22. Aug. 22.

Email :[email protected]

for more information or to get an application.


Residents’ Responsibilities Residents’ Responsibilities During Leave and TDY During Leave and TDY

All Army family housing and unaccompanied

personnel housing residents must notify

the Housing Management Division for absences

from their quarters of seven days or more.

Provide a point of contact for a responsible sponsor or adult

to perform periodic checks to ensure the home is safe, secure and free of incidents

and unexpected circumstances, and maintain the yard as well, if applicable.


In the event you do not assign a point of contact during your absence,

the Housing Management Division will contact your organization or agency

to request their support – especially when it comes to keeping up your yard maintenance.


Visit the Housing Management Division at Bldg. 671

to request the Form for Periodic Absences.

Call the Housing Office at 263-4135, 263-4843 or 263-5859 for questions or more information.


Limited Parking at Medical, Dental ClinicsLimited Parking at Medical, Dental Clinics

Effective July 1,

the majority of patient parking

at the BG Sams U.S. Army Health Clinic

and Dental Clinic on Camp Zama

will be blocked due to ongoing construction.

Patient and staff parking are available

at the commissary, Camp Zama Community Club,

and the Housing Office

(behind the Child Development Center).


Disabled parking and patient pick-up and drop-off

are still available in front of the clinics.

Drivers are advised to use caution during this time as personnel adjust to these changes.


Notification ofNotification of

On-post rOn-post residents must notify esidents must notify

the Housing Management Division the Housing Management Division

for absences from quarters extended for absences from quarters extended

more than seven days.more than seven days.

Absence from QuartersAbsence from Quarters

Please provide a POC Please provide a POC who will have responsibility for your quarterswho will have responsibility for your quarters

during your absence.during your absence.

For more information: 263-4136/3890 For more information: 263-4136/3890

046-407-4136/3890046-407-4136/3890

Notification ofNotification ofAbsence from QuartersAbsence from Quarters

Currently, U.S. service members may incur up Currently, U.S. service members may incur up

to a four-year active-duty service obligation to a four-year active-duty service obligation

depending on how many qualifying years of service depending on how many qualifying years of service

they have as of Aug. 1, 2009.they have as of Aug. 1, 2009.

Information on Information on Post-9/11 GI Bill TransferencePost-9/11 GI Bill Transference

Effective Aug. 1 of this year, any service memberEffective Aug. 1 of this year, any service member

who submits a Transfer of Education Benefits who submits a Transfer of Education Benefits

request and is approved will incur request and is approved will incur

a four-year active-duty service obligation a four-year active-duty service obligation

from the date of their transfer request.from the date of their transfer request.


This also includes service members This also includes service members

with at least 20 years of service with at least 20 years of service

prior to Aug. 1, 2009.prior to Aug. 1, 2009.


Half-Road Closure at Highland Drive Half-Road Closure at Highland Drive on Camp Zamaon Camp Zama

A half-road closure is scheduled A half-road closure is scheduled

to be in effect at a portion of Highland Drive to be in effect at a portion of Highland Drive

on Camp Zama from on Camp Zama from July 1 through Aug. 30 July 1 through Aug. 30

in order to install a new power station. in order to install a new power station.

Camp Zama housing residents

on MacArthur Road,

quarters 1070 through 1095,

will have a traffic change beginning

June 18.

Camp Zama housing residents

on MacArthur Road,

quarters 1070 through 1095,

will have a traffic change beginning

June 18.

Traffic Change on MacArthur RoadTraffic Change on MacArthur Road

Traffic Change on MacArthur RoadTraffic Change on MacArthur Road

The one-way portion of MacArthur Road The one-way portion of MacArthur Road will be reversed, along with the on-street will be reversed, along with the on-street parallel parking.parallel parking.After the change, residents should After the change, residents should be especially watchful for driversbe especially watchful for driversdriving in the wrong direction.driving in the wrong direction.

The one-way portion of MacArthur Road The one-way portion of MacArthur Road will be reversed, along with the on-street will be reversed, along with the on-street parallel parking.parallel parking.After the change, residents should After the change, residents should be especially watchful for driversbe especially watchful for driversdriving in the wrong direction.driving in the wrong direction.

Well Child Physicals AvailableWell Child Physicals AvailableWell Child Physicals AvailableWell Child Physicals Available

Online Nutrition Education SurveyOnline Nutrition Education Survey

An online survey coordinated by Medical Department Activity-Japan is availablefor all community members at Camp Zama.

A dietician from Fleet Activities Yokosuka is willing to provide nutrition classes

and would like to know what topics are of interest to the community.

An online survey coordinated by Medical Department Activity-Japan is availablefor all community members at Camp Zama.

A dietician from Fleet Activities Yokosuka is willing to provide nutrition classes

and would like to know what topics are of interest to the community.

The survey can be found here: The survey can be found here:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/36J8T7Shttp://www.surveymonkey.com/s/36J8T7S

The survey can be found here: The survey can be found here:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/36J8T7Shttp://www.surveymonkey.com/s/36J8T7S

Online Nutrition Education SurveyOnline Nutrition Education Survey

As summer begins, the conditions for mold As summer begins, the conditions for mold growth become more prevalent. growth become more prevalent.

Mold will only grow when moisture or condensation Mold will only grow when moisture or condensation is present.is present.

Even hidden areas, like closets, can grow mold Even hidden areas, like closets, can grow mold if moisture is present. if moisture is present.

As summer begins, the conditions for mold As summer begins, the conditions for mold growth become more prevalent. growth become more prevalent.

Mold will only grow when moisture or condensation Mold will only grow when moisture or condensation is present.is present.

Even hidden areas, like closets, can grow mold Even hidden areas, like closets, can grow mold if moisture is present. if moisture is present.

Keeping your home free of moisture is the best Keeping your home free of moisture is the best way to prevent mold growth. way to prevent mold growth.

Keep indoor humidity levels between 30 percent Keep indoor humidity levels between 30 percent and 50 percent. (Humidity meters can be and 50 percent. (Humidity meters can be purchased for as little as $10 online)purchased for as little as $10 online)

Keeping your home free of moisture is the best Keeping your home free of moisture is the best way to prevent mold growth. way to prevent mold growth.

Keep indoor humidity levels between 30 percent Keep indoor humidity levels between 30 percent and 50 percent. (Humidity meters can be and 50 percent. (Humidity meters can be purchased for as little as $10 online)purchased for as little as $10 online)

Run fans and vents while cooking or showering. Run fans and vents while cooking or showering. (But don’t leave them running all day, as this (But don’t leave them running all day, as this can potentially assist mold growth).can potentially assist mold growth).

Clean up moisture and condensation immediately. Clean up moisture and condensation immediately.

Use dehumidifiers to further control levels of Use dehumidifiers to further control levels of humidity in the home.humidity in the home.

Run fans and vents while cooking or showering. Run fans and vents while cooking or showering. (But don’t leave them running all day, as this (But don’t leave them running all day, as this can potentially assist mold growth).can potentially assist mold growth).

Clean up moisture and condensation immediately. Clean up moisture and condensation immediately.

Use dehumidifiers to further control levels of Use dehumidifiers to further control levels of humidity in the home.humidity in the home.

Keep closet doors open one to two inches to allow Keep closet doors open one to two inches to allow fresh air circulation.fresh air circulation.

If mold is present in an area of nine square feet or If mold is present in an area of nine square feet or less:less:

- Scrub rigorously using detergent and water- Scrub rigorously using detergent and water- Wear a dust mask, gloves and eye protection- Wear a dust mask, gloves and eye protection- Dry the area after completion of cleaning- Dry the area after completion of cleaning

Keep closet doors open one to two inches to allow Keep closet doors open one to two inches to allow fresh air circulation.fresh air circulation.

If mold is present in an area of nine square feet or If mold is present in an area of nine square feet or less:less:

- Scrub rigorously using detergent and water- Scrub rigorously using detergent and water- Wear a dust mask, gloves and eye protection- Wear a dust mask, gloves and eye protection- Dry the area after completion of cleaning- Dry the area after completion of cleaning

If mold is present on a larger surface:If mold is present on a larger surface:

Contact DPW for assistance in cleaning Contact DPW for assistance in cleaning

263-4274 or 263-4613263-4274 or 263-4613

If mold is on permeable surfaces (i.e., carpet or If mold is on permeable surfaces (i.e., carpet or ceiling tiles), consider replacement.ceiling tiles), consider replacement.

If mold is present on a larger surface:If mold is present on a larger surface:

Contact DPW for assistance in cleaning Contact DPW for assistance in cleaning

263-4274 or 263-4613263-4274 or 263-4613

If mold is on permeable surfaces (i.e., carpet or If mold is on permeable surfaces (i.e., carpet or ceiling tiles), consider replacement.ceiling tiles), consider replacement.

Multiple Half-Road Closures on Camp Zama Multiple Half-Road Closures on Camp Zama

The Directorate of Public Works is in the process of replacing domestic hot water

and chilled/hot water lines on Camp Zama. The project began May 30 and

is scheduled to continue through November. This project will require half-road closures

during working hours at the following locations:

The Directorate of Public Works is in the process of replacing domestic hot water

and chilled/hot water lines on Camp Zama. The project began May 30 and

is scheduled to continue through November. This project will require half-road closures

during working hours at the following locations:


Ishinomaki Avenue across from Zama Housing Units 988 and 987

from July 22 through 26

Ishinomaki Avenue between Bldg. 691 and Dewey Park

from Aug. 26 through 30

Ishinomaki Avenue across from Zama Housing Units 988 and 987

from July 22 through 26

Ishinomaki Avenue between Bldg. 691 and Dewey Park

from Aug. 26 through 30


Ishinomaki Avenue at the four-way intersection by ZAHS

from Sept. 3 through 6

Various locations on 4th Avenue near Bldgs. 101 and 102

from June 3 through Aug. 30

Ishinomaki Avenue at the four-way intersection by ZAHS

from Sept. 3 through 6

Various locations on 4th Avenue near Bldgs. 101 and 102

from June 3 through Aug. 30


Temporary stock yard between Bldgs. 131 and 138 through Nov. 15 Temporary stock yard between Bldgs. 131 and 138 through Nov. 15

Army Website Provides Summer Safety Tips Army Website Provides Summer Safety Tips

Summer is finally here, and with it comes Summer is finally here, and with it comes hazards unique to this cherished time of year. hazards unique to this cherished time of year.

As the weather warms and Soldiers, Army civilians As the weather warms and Soldiers, Army civilians and family members take to roads and waterways and family members take to roads and waterways

for some well-deserved down time, for some well-deserved down time, they will be exposed to risk they will be exposed to risk

more often than they might think. more often than they might think.

Summer is finally here, and with it comes Summer is finally here, and with it comes hazards unique to this cherished time of year. hazards unique to this cherished time of year.

As the weather warms and Soldiers, Army civilians As the weather warms and Soldiers, Army civilians and family members take to roads and waterways and family members take to roads and waterways

for some well-deserved down time, for some well-deserved down time, they will be exposed to risk they will be exposed to risk

more often than they might think. more often than they might think.

Visit Visit http://go.usa.gov/bWae http://go.usa.gov/bWae

for various tips on summer safety.for various tips on summer safety.

Visit Visit http://go.usa.gov/bWae http://go.usa.gov/bWae

for various tips on summer safety.for various tips on summer safety.

Army Website Provides Summer Safety Tips Army Website Provides Summer Safety Tips

Most motor transportation services at the Transportation Division on Camp Zama

are scheduled to be suspended July 11 in order to conduct a safety stand-down.

Narita Airport shuttle services will not affected by this suspension.

Most motor transportation services at the Transportation Division on Camp Zama

are scheduled to be suspended July 11 in order to conduct a safety stand-down.

Narita Airport shuttle services will not affected by this suspension.

All passengers needing official transportation All passengers needing official transportation to commercial terminals to commercial terminals

will need to acquire will need to acquire commercial transportation on this day, commercial transportation on this day,

or contact the Ground Transportation Desk or contact the Ground Transportation Desk at at 263-3772263-3772 for special instructions. for special instructions.

All passengers needing official transportation All passengers needing official transportation to commercial terminals to commercial terminals

will need to acquire will need to acquire commercial transportation on this day, commercial transportation on this day,

or contact the Ground Transportation Desk or contact the Ground Transportation Desk at at 263-3772263-3772 for special instructions. for special instructions.

Intermittent Cooling Season Begins Intermittent Cooling Season Begins Intermittent Cooling Season Begins Intermittent Cooling Season Begins

Intermittent cooling

for U.S. Army Japan installations began May 23.

Air-conditioning will be provided once

the outside temperature exceeds

78 degrees Fahrenheit or 25.6 degrees Celsius.


Intermittent cooling

for U.S. Army Japan installations began May 23.

Air-conditioning will be provided once

the outside temperature exceeds

78 degrees Fahrenheit or 25.6 degrees Celsius.


Transition from Heating to Cooling SeasonTransition from Heating to Cooling SeasonTransition from Heating to Cooling SeasonTransition from Heating to Cooling Season

Intermittent heating is scheduled

until mid-April. Heating will be provided

based on following criteria:

68 degrees Fahrenheit or below (from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.)

55 degrees Fahrenheit or below (from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.)

Intermittent heating is scheduled

until mid-April. Heating will be provided

based on following criteria:

68 degrees Fahrenheit or below (from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.)

55 degrees Fahrenheit or below (from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.)

Arnn Elementary School InformationArnn Elementary School InformationArnn Elementary School InformationArnn Elementary School Information

Effective June 1, Effective June 1, the phone number for the main office the phone number for the main office

at Arnn Elementary School at Arnn Elementary School will be changed as follows:will be changed as follows:

267-6112 267-6112 oror 267-6237 267-6237

Effective June 1, Effective June 1, the phone number for the main office the phone number for the main office

at Arnn Elementary School at Arnn Elementary School will be changed as follows:will be changed as follows:

267-6112 267-6112 oror 267-6237 267-6237

SHARP Hotline (English-speaking)SHARP Hotline (English-speaking)

090-9395-8909 or 090-9395-8909 or 882# from a DSN phone882# from a DSN phone

SHARP Hotline (English-speaking)SHARP Hotline (English-speaking)

090-9395-8909 or 090-9395-8909 or 882# from a DSN phone882# from a DSN phone

Call any time to include evenings,Call any time to include evenings,weekends and holidays.weekends and holidays.

通話料無料　ホットライン　（日本語）通話料無料　ホットライン　（日本語）

0120-279-3380120-279-338 通話料無料　ホットライン　（日本語）通話料無料　ホットライン　（日本語）

0120-279-3380120-279-338電話番号をお確かめの上、おかけ下さい。電話番号をお確かめの上、おかけ下さい。休日祝日問わず休日祝日問わず 2424時間対応。時間対応。

Posting Ads at Front of Bldg. 102 Posting Ads at Front of Bldg. 102 Not Authorized Not Authorized

All personnel are reminded All personnel are reminded

not to post advertisements not to post advertisements

at the front entrance of at the front entrance of

U.S. Army Garrison Japan headquarters, Bldg. 102. U.S. Army Garrison Japan headquarters, Bldg. 102.


All personnel are reminded All personnel are reminded

not to post advertisements not to post advertisements

at the front entrance of at the front entrance of

U.S. Army Garrison Japan headquarters, Bldg. 102. U.S. Army Garrison Japan headquarters, Bldg. 102.


Household Goods PCS TipsHousehold Goods PCS TipsHousehold Goods PCS TipsHousehold Goods PCS Tips

Receive PCS ordersReceive PCS orders Estimate your weightEstimate your weight Plan pickup dates with flexibilityPlan pickup dates with flexibility Schedule pickups early Schedule pickups early Change dates as a last resortChange dates as a last resort Dispose of unnecessary itemsDispose of unnecessary items Know your shipping entitlements Know your shipping entitlements

Receive PCS ordersReceive PCS orders Estimate your weightEstimate your weight Plan pickup dates with flexibilityPlan pickup dates with flexibility Schedule pickups early Schedule pickups early Change dates as a last resortChange dates as a last resort Dispose of unnecessary itemsDispose of unnecessary items Know your shipping entitlements Know your shipping entitlements

Household Goods ShipmentsHousehold Goods ShipmentsHousehold Goods ShipmentsHousehold Goods Shipments

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

Visit the website below to gain access Visit the website below to gain access to the Defense Personal Property System to the Defense Personal Property System or contact the Area Transportation Office, or contact the Area Transportation Office,

Personal Property Section, at 263-3709 for details.Personal Property Section, at 263-3709 for details.

www.move.milwww.move.mil

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

Visit the website below to gain access Visit the website below to gain access to the Defense Personal Property System to the Defense Personal Property System or contact the Area Transportation Office, or contact the Area Transportation Office,

Personal Property Section, at 263-3709 for details.Personal Property Section, at 263-3709 for details.

www.move.milwww.move.mil

Household Goods Weight Allowance ChangeHousehold Goods Weight Allowance Change Household Goods Weight Allowance ChangeHousehold Goods Weight Allowance Change

Effective Dec. 1, 2011, Effective Dec. 1, 2011, weight allowance to and from Japan was reduced weight allowance to and from Japan was reduced

for all Soldiers to 2,500 pounds (net) for all Soldiers to 2,500 pounds (net) or 25 percent (net) of full weight allowance, or 25 percent (net) of full weight allowance,

or whichever is greater. or whichever is greater. All civilians are authorized 4,500 pounds (net). All civilians are authorized 4,500 pounds (net).

Unaccompanied baggage is inclusive.Unaccompanied baggage is inclusive.For more information: 263-3709For more information: 263-3709

Effective Dec. 1, 2011, Effective Dec. 1, 2011, weight allowance to and from Japan was reduced weight allowance to and from Japan was reduced

for all Soldiers to 2,500 pounds (net) for all Soldiers to 2,500 pounds (net) or 25 percent (net) of full weight allowance, or 25 percent (net) of full weight allowance,

or whichever is greater. or whichever is greater. All civilians are authorized 4,500 pounds (net). All civilians are authorized 4,500 pounds (net).

Unaccompanied baggage is inclusive.Unaccompanied baggage is inclusive.For more information: 263-3709For more information: 263-3709

New Operation Hours New Operation Hours at Sagami Depot Self-Help Storeat Sagami Depot Self-Help Store

Effective June 1,

the Self-Help Store located on Sagami General Depot

Will only be open on Wednesdays and Saturdays

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

Call 263-5952 or 263-3441 for more information.

Effective June 1,

the Self-Help Store located on Sagami General Depot

Will only be open on Wednesdays and Saturdays

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

Call 263-5952 or 263-3441 for more information.

‘‘You Made the Grade’ Program You Made the Grade’ Program at Zama Exchangeat Zama Exchange

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service

is rewarding military students in grades one

through 12 who maintain a "B"

or better average

with the "You Made the Grade" program.

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service

is rewarding military students in grades one

through 12 who maintain a "B"

or better average

with the "You Made the Grade" program.

Students can receive a booklet coupon

booklet good for free products and

discounted offers by presenting a valid military ID

and proof of an overall "B" average

at the Camp Zama Exchange customer service.

Students can receive a booklet coupon

booklet good for free products and

discounted offers by presenting a valid military ID

and proof of an overall "B" average

at the Camp Zama Exchange customer service.

‘‘You Made the Grade’ Program You Made the Grade’ Program at Zama Exchangeat Zama Exchange

Parking Reminder Parking Reminder for Family Quarters Residentsfor Family Quarters Residents

All personnel living in family quarters All personnel living in family quarters

on Camp Zama, Sagamihara Family Housing Area on Camp Zama, Sagamihara Family Housing Area

and Sagami General Depot and Sagami General Depot

are reminded are reminded

to park their personally owned vehicles to park their personally owned vehicles

in their respective assigned parking areas. in their respective assigned parking areas.

Call Call 263-3829263-3829 for more information. for more information.

All personnel living in family quarters All personnel living in family quarters

on Camp Zama, Sagamihara Family Housing Area on Camp Zama, Sagamihara Family Housing Area

and Sagami General Depot and Sagami General Depot

are reminded are reminded

to park their personally owned vehicles to park their personally owned vehicles

in their respective assigned parking areas. in their respective assigned parking areas.

Call Call 263-3829263-3829 for more information. for more information.

Provide your input or feedback online at the

U.S. Army Garrison Japan ICE site

and enter to win a prize!

Provide your input or feedback online at the

U.S. Army Garrison Japan ICE site

and enter to win a prize!

http://ice.disa.milhttp://ice.disa.milGood or bad, we’d like to know!Good or bad, we’d like to know!

http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=site&site_id=365

Reminder of Pet Owners’ ResponsibilitiesReminder of Pet Owners’ Responsibilities

The following list of responsibilities for pet owners The following list of responsibilities for pet owners living on Camp Zama, Sagamihara Family living on Camp Zama, Sagamihara Family

Housing Area and Sagami Depot was released Housing Area and Sagami Depot was released by the Housing Management Division:by the Housing Management Division:

- Sponsors are responsible for cleaning the areas - Sponsors are responsible for cleaning the areas used by their pets.used by their pets.

- If kept outside, the pet’s area must be policed daily - If kept outside, the pet’s area must be policed daily to prevent a buildup of trash and fecal material.to prevent a buildup of trash and fecal material.

The following list of responsibilities for pet owners The following list of responsibilities for pet owners living on Camp Zama, Sagamihara Family living on Camp Zama, Sagamihara Family

Housing Area and Sagami Depot was released Housing Area and Sagami Depot was released by the Housing Management Division:by the Housing Management Division:

- Sponsors are responsible for cleaning the areas - Sponsors are responsible for cleaning the areas used by their pets.used by their pets.

- If kept outside, the pet’s area must be policed daily - If kept outside, the pet’s area must be policed daily to prevent a buildup of trash and fecal material.to prevent a buildup of trash and fecal material.


- Owners must clean up waste left by their pet during walks.

- Fecal droppings must be disposed of in sealed plastic bags (preferably double bags) and be placed in garbage receptacles.

- Un-bagged waste must not be placed in garbage receptacles.

- Owners must clean up waste left by their pet during walks.

- Fecal droppings must be disposed of in sealed plastic bags (preferably double bags) and be placed in garbage receptacles.

- Un-bagged waste must not be placed in garbage receptacles.


Violations can be reported to following email address: Violations can be reported to following email address: usarmy.zama.imcom-pacific.mbx.usagj-dpw-housing-usarmy.zama.imcom-pacific.mbx.usagj-dpw-housing-

[email protected]@mail.mil

You may also report violations by calling the Housing Management You may also report violations by calling the Housing Management Division at Division at

263-3441 or 263-4503263-3441 or 263-4503, , or the Family Housing and Furnishing Management Branch or the Family Housing and Furnishing Management Branch

at at 263-3527 or 263-4136263-3527 or 263-4136..

Violations can be reported to following email address: Violations can be reported to following email address: usarmy.zama.imcom-pacific.mbx.usagj-dpw-housing-usarmy.zama.imcom-pacific.mbx.usagj-dpw-housing-

[email protected]@mail.mil

You may also report violations by calling the Housing Management You may also report violations by calling the Housing Management Division at Division at

263-3441 or 263-4503263-3441 or 263-4503, , or the Family Housing and Furnishing Management Branch or the Family Housing and Furnishing Management Branch

at at 263-3527 or 263-4136263-3527 or 263-4136..

Food Handling and Preparation CourseFood Handling and Preparation CourseFood Handling and Preparation CourseFood Handling and Preparation Course

This class is given by Preventive Medicine every third Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m. in Bldg. 715, Classroom B.

Call in advance to verify any changes in the time or location.


This class is given by Preventive Medicine every third Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m. in Bldg. 715, Classroom B.

Call in advance to verify any changes in the time or location.


English-, Japanese-Language English-, Japanese-Language Shelf-Life TrainingShelf-Life Training


A number of training dates are scheduled to be held, in both English- and Japanese-language

instruction, on shelf-life policy training to explain standard practice in the management

and storage of shelf-life material at the managing activity and depot level.

A number of training dates are scheduled to be held, in both English- and Japanese-language

instruction, on shelf-life policy training to explain standard practice in the management

and storage of shelf-life material at the managing activity and depot level.





Students will learn to properly apply mandatory storage standards criteria in evaluating the condition

of shelf-life material upon receipt, in storage, during surveillance,

upon shipment, and when test or restorative actions are required to maintain or return stocks

to a ready-for-issue status.

Students will learn to properly apply mandatory storage standards criteria in evaluating the condition

of shelf-life material upon receipt, in storage, during surveillance,

upon shipment, and when test or restorative actions are required to maintain or return stocks

to a ready-for-issue status.





Yokohama North Dock (English Session)

Date: Sept. 26 (Nomination deadline: Sept. 19)

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Bldg. 347, DPW Conference Room

Yokohama North Dock (Japanese Session)




Yokohama North Dock (English Session)




Yokohama North Dock (Japanese Session)




Informational Telephone ServicesInformational Telephone Services

Effective April 1, the 78th Signal Battalion's telephone operators will no longer provide

"informational telephone services“between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Calls placed to 0, 263-1110 and 113 during these hours will be routed to the Regional Network

Operations Support Center, whose operators have access to telephone information.

Effective April 1, the 78th Signal Battalion's telephone operators will no longer provide

"informational telephone services“between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Calls placed to 0, 263-1110 and 113 during these hours will be routed to the Regional Network

Operations Support Center, whose operators have access to telephone information.

The The American Red Cross American Red Cross provides provides the military community and their families with 24/7 access the military community and their families with 24/7 access

to an Emergency Communications Network to an Emergency Communications Network to keep families connected in a crisis, to keep families connected in a crisis, provide case management services, provide case management services,

and assist with emergency financial assistance.and assist with emergency financial assistance.

Find us on FacebookFind us on FacebookAmerican Red Cross – Camp ZamaAmerican Red Cross – Camp Zama

Click on “Notes”Click on “Notes”

The The American Red Cross American Red Cross provides provides the military community and their families with 24/7 access the military community and their families with 24/7 access

to an Emergency Communications Network to an Emergency Communications Network to keep families connected in a crisis, to keep families connected in a crisis, provide case management services, provide case management services,

and assist with emergency financial assistance.and assist with emergency financial assistance.

Find us on FacebookFind us on FacebookAmerican Red Cross – Camp ZamaAmerican Red Cross – Camp Zama

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Emergency Communication MessagesEmergency Communication MessagesEmergency Communication MessagesEmergency Communication Messages

To start an To start an American Red Cross American Red Cross message, message, the following information is needed:the following information is needed:

Service member’s or sponsors’ full nameService member’s or sponsors’ full nameBranch of serviceBranch of serviceRank Rank Social Security Number or date of birthSocial Security Number or date of birthComplete military unit addressComplete military unit address

To start an To start an American Red Cross American Red Cross message, message, the following information is needed:the following information is needed:

Service member’s or sponsors’ full nameService member’s or sponsors’ full nameBranch of serviceBranch of serviceRank Rank Social Security Number or date of birthSocial Security Number or date of birthComplete military unit addressComplete military unit address

Emergency Communication MessagesEmergency Communication MessagesEmergency Communication MessagesEmergency Communication Messages

Notice From Sams Health ClinicNotice From Sams Health ClinicNotice From Sams Health ClinicNotice From Sams Health Clinic

The USA MEDDAC-Japan The USA MEDDAC-Japan will undergo major facility renovations will undergo major facility renovations

starting in March, 2013 and extend through 2016. starting in March, 2013 and extend through 2016. These changes will affect the current parking layout These changes will affect the current parking layout

for our community, for our community, requiring a shift of parking availabilityrequiring a shift of parking availability

to outlying areas such as to outlying areas such as the commissary and Camp Zama Community Club.the commissary and Camp Zama Community Club.

Please watch the video for important information Please watch the video for important information regarding these parking changesregarding these parking changes and how they will affect you. and how they will affect you. Please also visit the MEDDAC-Japan Please also visit the MEDDAC-Japan facebook page:facebook page: http://facebook.com/MEDDACJ http://facebook.com/MEDDACJ our website:our website: http://www.usarj.army.mil/organization/meddac/http://www.usarj.army.mil/organization/meddac/

Notice From Sams Health ClinicNotice From Sams Health ClinicNotice From Sams Health ClinicNotice From Sams Health Clinic

B.G. Sams Health & Dental Clinic B.G. Sams Health & Dental Clinic B.G. Sams Health & Dental Clinic B.G. Sams Health & Dental Clinic

Renovation Project Starting Soon.Renovation Project Starting Soon. Renovation Project Starting Soon.Renovation Project Starting Soon.

Starting in FebruaryStarting in February

This project will be in phases and span almost This project will be in phases and span almost three years.three years.

During the construction, only a small part of During the construction, only a small part of our parking lot will be available our parking lot will be available for special needs parking.for special needs parking.

B.G. Sams Health & Dental Clinic B.G. Sams Health & Dental Clinic B.G. Sams Health & Dental Clinic B.G. Sams Health & Dental Clinic

Renovation Project Starting SoonRenovation Project Starting Soon Renovation Project Starting SoonRenovation Project Starting Soon

Please be patient as we work to provide an up-to- Please be patient as we work to provide an up-to- date, modern facility for your medical and dental date, modern facility for your medical and dental care.care.

The main entrance to the clinic will not change.The main entrance to the clinic will not change.

Contact us at Contact us at [email protected]@AMEDD.ARMY.MIL with any questions or concerns.with any questions or concerns.

Temp BldgTemp Bldg

Contractor Staging Area

MEDDAC

Commissary

MWR

Camp Zama CommunityClub

PHCR

Off Site Parking Locations-BuildingsOff Site Parking Locations-Buildings

DPW Housing OfficeDPW Housing Office(Staff Parking)(Staff Parking)

New Patient ParkingNew Patient Parking(Commissary Area)(Commissary Area)

Additional Patient ParkingAdditional Patient Parking(CZCC 48 Spots)(CZCC 48 Spots)

BG Sams Health Clinic Bldg704Bldg704

Off Site Parking LocationsOff Site Parking Locations

Special Need ParkingSpecial Need Parking(Current Parking Lot)(Current Parking Lot)

Driving in Japan ClassesDriving in Japan ClassesDriving in Japan ClassesDriving in Japan Classes

Are you a newcomer to Japan?Are you a newcomer to Japan?

Need to obtain your local drivers permit? Need to obtain your local drivers permit?

Then sign-up for the "Driving in Japan” class Then sign-up for the "Driving in Japan” class

every Tuesday 8 a.m. every Tuesday 8 a.m.

Safety classroom building 102, room A108 Safety classroom building 102, room A108

on Camp Zama. on Camp Zama.

Are you a newcomer to Japan?Are you a newcomer to Japan?

Need to obtain your local drivers permit? Need to obtain your local drivers permit?

Then sign-up for the "Driving in Japan” class Then sign-up for the "Driving in Japan” class

every Tuesday 8 a.m. every Tuesday 8 a.m.

Safety classroom building 102, room A108 Safety classroom building 102, room A108

on Camp Zama. on Camp Zama.

There is no sign-up or fees for the There is no sign-up or fees for the course. course.

Please bring a valid US drivers licensePlease bring a valid US drivers license

and your military ID card. and your military ID card.

The class is approximately 4 hours long. The class is approximately 4 hours long.

For more information, For more information,

call the Safety Office at call the Safety Office at 263-4464263-4464

There is no sign-up or fees for the There is no sign-up or fees for the course. course.

Please bring a valid US drivers licensePlease bring a valid US drivers license

and your military ID card. and your military ID card.

The class is approximately 4 hours long. The class is approximately 4 hours long.

For more information, For more information,

call the Safety Office at call the Safety Office at 263-4464263-4464

Driving in Japan ClassesDriving in Japan ClassesDriving in Japan ClassesDriving in Japan Classes

Remedial Drivers TrainingRemedial Drivers TrainingRemedial Drivers TrainingRemedial Drivers Training

Do you require a remedial drivers class Do you require a remedial drivers class

due to a revocation of due to a revocation of

your drivers privileges or an accident your drivers privileges or an accident

while driving a government vehicle? while driving a government vehicle?

Do you require a remedial drivers class Do you require a remedial drivers class

due to a revocation of due to a revocation of

your drivers privileges or an accident your drivers privileges or an accident

while driving a government vehicle? while driving a government vehicle?

The 4-hour class is taught QUARTERLY, The 4-hour class is taught QUARTERLY,

and held in the safety classroom and held in the safety classroom

building 102 room A108 on Camp Zama. building 102 room A108 on Camp Zama.

For more information call the Safety Office For more information call the Safety Office

at at 263-8379263-8379 to sign up, to sign up,

All classes are free!All classes are free!

The 4-hour class is taught QUARTERLY, The 4-hour class is taught QUARTERLY,

and held in the safety classroom and held in the safety classroom

building 102 room A108 on Camp Zama. building 102 room A108 on Camp Zama.

For more information call the Safety Office For more information call the Safety Office

at at 263-8379263-8379 to sign up, to sign up,

All classes are free!All classes are free!

Remedial Drivers TrainingRemedial Drivers TrainingRemedial Drivers TrainingRemedial Drivers Training

Now is the time to plan your travel for the remainder Now is the time to plan your travel for the remainder of Winter as well as your Spring Travel. of Winter as well as your Spring Travel. Zama ITT has a range of travel services available for you. Zama ITT has a range of travel services available for you.

Please contact them at Please contact them at 263-5273 or 046-254-8896 263-5273 or 046-254-8896 or or [email protected]@zamaitt.com. .

You can also check the web page at You can also check the web page at http://zamaitt.comhttp://zamaitt.com.. Just a few things to consider are listed on next slide. Just a few things to consider are listed on next slide.

Camp Zama ITT Travel OfficeCamp Zama ITT Travel OfficeCamp Zama ITT Travel OfficeCamp Zama ITT Travel Office

Disneyland Discount Tickets valid until March 15Disneyland Discount Tickets valid until March 15Snow Monkey Trips until end of MarchSnow Monkey Trips until end of MarchSki and Snowboard TripsSki and Snowboard TripsGreat Wall MarathonGreat Wall MarathonTravel to Yap and Stay/Dive at Manta Ray Bay ResortTravel to Yap and Stay/Dive at Manta Ray Bay ResortPrincess Cruises include a special departure Princess Cruises include a special departure from Japan in Julyfrom Japan in July

Camp Zama ITT Travel OfficeCamp Zama ITT Travel OfficeCamp Zama ITT Travel OfficeCamp Zama ITT Travel Office

Contact: Contact: 263-5273 or 046-254-8896 263-5273 or 046-254-8896 or or [email protected]@zamaitt.com. .

Restroom RelocationRestroom Relocation

Temporary location Temporary location for customers to usefor customers to usethe restrooms the restrooms

Feb. 1 to Feb. 1 to

~Menu~~Menu~ Tortilla Soup / Potato Chowder with Bacon Tortilla Soup / Potato Chowder with Bacon Enchiladas / TacosEnchiladas / Tacos Roast Pork with Mexican SauceRoast Pork with Mexican Sauce Chicken Fajitas / Mashed PotatoesChicken Fajitas / Mashed Potatoes Mexican Rice / Refried BeansMexican Rice / Refried Beans Mixed Antigua / Mexican Mixed VegetablesMixed Antigua / Mexican Mixed Vegetables

11:30 a.m. to 1 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.mp.m..11:30 a.m. to 1 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.mp.m..Aug. 26, 2013Aug. 26, 2013Aug. 26, 2013Aug. 26, 2013

Price : Price : $4.60$4.60

Price : Price : $4.60$4.60

Aug. 26, 2013Aug. 26, 2013Aug. 26, 2013Aug. 26, 2013

Price : Price : $4.60$4.60

Price : Price : $4.60$4.60

~Menu~~Menu~ Tortilla Soup / Potato Chowder with BaconTortilla Soup / Potato Chowder with Bacon Hamburger SteakHamburger Steak Lemon Buttered FishLemon Buttered Fish Steamed RiceSteamed Rice Oven Brown PotatoesOven Brown Potatoes Seasoned Broccoli / Fried CauliflowerSeasoned Broccoli / Fried Cauliflower

5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m..5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m..

~Menu~~Menu~ Minestrone Soup / Cream of Spinach SoupMinestrone Soup / Cream of Spinach Soup Baked Lasagna / Spinach LasagnaBaked Lasagna / Spinach Lasagna Spaghetti with Meat SauceSpaghetti with Meat Sauce Marinara / Herbed Baked Chicken Marinara / Herbed Baked Chicken Potatoes and Herbs / Mixed Italian BlendPotatoes and Herbs / Mixed Italian Blend Seasoned Succotash Seasoned Succotash Toasted Garlic BreadToasted Garlic Bread


Price : Price : $4.60$4.60

Price : Price : $4.60$4.60

Aug. 27, 2013Aug. 27, 2013Aug. 27, 2013Aug. 27, 2013

Price : Price : $4.60$4.60

Price : Price : $4.60$4.60

~Menu~~Menu~ Minestrone Soup / Cream of Spinach SoupMinestrone Soup / Cream of Spinach Soup Pork Adobo / Veal PaprikaPork Adobo / Veal Paprika Rice PilafRice Pilaf Franconia PotatoesFranconia Potatoes Creamed SpinachCreamed Spinach Seasoned California BlendSeasoned California Blend


~Menu~~Menu~ Tomato Noodle Soup / Chicken Wild Rice SoupTomato Noodle Soup / Chicken Wild Rice Soup BBQ Chicken / Fried Chicken / Baked ChickenBBQ Chicken / Fried Chicken / Baked Chicken BBQ Pork Spareribs / Fried CatfishBBQ Pork Spareribs / Fried Catfish Baked Macaroni & Cheese / Corn MuffinBaked Macaroni & Cheese / Corn Muffin Glazed Sweet Potatoes / Steamed RiceGlazed Sweet Potatoes / Steamed Rice Black Eyed Peas / Okra & Tomato ComboBlack Eyed Peas / Okra & Tomato Combo Southern Style Greens / Fried OkraSouthern Style Greens / Fried Okra


Price : Price : $4.60$4.60

Price : Price : $4.60$4.60

Aug. 28, 2013Aug. 28, 2013Aug. 28, 2013Aug. 28, 2013

Price : Price : $4.60$4.60

Price : Price : $4.60$4.60

~Menu~~Menu~

Tomato Noodle Soup / Chicken Wild Rice SoupTomato Noodle Soup / Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Braised Beef CubesBraised Beef Cubes

Baked Chicken with Zesty Orange SauceBaked Chicken with Zesty Orange Sauce

Mashed Potatoes / Steamed RiceMashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice

Seasoned Mix Vegetables Seasoned Mix Vegetables

Steamed CarrotsSteamed Carrots


~Menu~~Menu~

Miso Soup / Japanese Curry Noodle SoupMiso Soup / Japanese Curry Noodle Soup

Japanese Beef Stir Fry (Ginger Sauce)Japanese Beef Stir Fry (Ginger Sauce)

Japanese Pork Yakisoba / Tempura Chicken Japanese Pork Yakisoba / Tempura Chicken

Steamed Rice / Japanese Glazed Potatoes Steamed Rice / Japanese Glazed Potatoes

Stir Fry Vegetables (TOFU)Stir Fry Vegetables (TOFU)

Seasoned AsparagusSeasoned Asparagus


Price : Price : $4.60$4.60

Price : Price : $4.60$4.60

Aug. 29, 2013Aug. 29, 2013Aug. 29, 2013Aug. 29, 2013

Price : Price : $4.60$4.60

Price : Price : $4.60$4.60

~Menu~~Menu~

Miso Soup / Japanese Curry Noodle SoupMiso Soup / Japanese Curry Noodle Soup

Mabo Eggplant (Ground Beef)Mabo Eggplant (Ground Beef)

Chicken Rice BowlChicken Rice Bowl

Steamed RiceSteamed Rice

Buttered Parsley PotatoesButtered Parsley Potatoes

Turnip and Eggplant SautéedTurnip and Eggplant Sautéed

Calico CornCalico Corn


~Menu~~Menu~

Egg Drop Soup / Cream of Carrot SoupEgg Drop Soup / Cream of Carrot Soup

Roast Turkey / Cranberry SauceRoast Turkey / Cranberry Sauce

Mustard Dill Fish / Fried FishMustard Dill Fish / Fried Fish

Steamed Brown Rice / Obrien PotatoesSteamed Brown Rice / Obrien Potatoes

Seasoned Corn / Savory Bread DressingSeasoned Corn / Savory Bread Dressing

Stewed Tomatoes / Mustard GreensStewed Tomatoes / Mustard Greens


Price : Price : $4.60$4.60

Price : Price : $4.60$4.60

Aug. 30, 2013Aug. 30, 2013Aug. 30, 2013Aug. 30, 2013

Price : Price : $4.60$4.60

Price : Price : $4.60$4.60

~Menu~~Menu~ Egg Drop Soup / Cream of Carrots SoupEgg Drop Soup / Cream of Carrots Soup Buffalo Chicken / Swedish MeatballsBuffalo Chicken / Swedish Meatballs Potato Au GratinPotato Au Gratin Mushroom Rice PilafMushroom Rice Pilaf Steamed Buttered NoodlesSteamed Buttered Noodles Vegetable Stir FryVegetable Stir Fry Seasoned ScandinavianSeasoned Scandinavian


9 a.m. to 1 p.m9 a.m. to 1 p.m..9 a.m. to 1 p.m9 a.m. to 1 p.m..Aug. 31, 2013Aug. 31, 2013Aug. 31, 2013Aug. 31, 2013

Price : $5.25 Price : $5.25 Price : $5.25 Price : $5.25

~Menu~~Menu~ Omelet / Boiled EggsOmelet / Boiled Eggs Pancakes / Biscuits / Hominy GritsPancakes / Biscuits / Hominy Grits Creamed Beef / Bacon / Hashed Brown PotatoesCreamed Beef / Bacon / Hashed Brown Potatoes Vegetable Soup / Cream of Mushroom SoupVegetable Soup / Cream of Mushroom Soup Chinese Fried Chicken / Beef Stew / Parmesan Fish Chinese Fried Chicken / Beef Stew / Parmesan Fish Noodles / Steamed Rice Noodles / Steamed Rice Green Bean Casserole / Mixed AntiguaGreen Bean Casserole / Mixed Antigua

Aug. 31, 2013Aug. 31, 2013Aug. 31, 2013Aug. 31, 2013

Price : Price : $6.45$6.45

Price : Price : $6.45$6.45

~Menu~~Menu~

Vegetable Soup / Cream of Mushroom SoupVegetable Soup / Cream of Mushroom Soup

Asian Pepper SteakAsian Pepper Steak

Herbed Baked Fish / Baked ChickenHerbed Baked Fish / Baked Chicken

Franconia PotatoesFranconia Potatoes

Steamed Rice / Seasoned PeasSteamed Rice / Seasoned Peas

Seasoned CauliflowerSeasoned Cauliflower

5 p.m. to 6 p.m5 p.m. to 6 p.m..5 p.m. to 6 p.m5 p.m. to 6 p.m..

9 a.m. to 1 p.m9 a.m. to 1 p.m..9 a.m. to 1 p.m9 a.m. to 1 p.m..Sep. 1, 2013Sep. 1, 2013Sep. 1, 2013Sep. 1, 2013

Price : Price : $5.25$5.25

Price : Price : $5.25$5.25

~Menu~~Menu~ Omelet / Boiled EggsOmelet / Boiled Eggs French Toast / Biscuits / Hominy GritsFrench Toast / Biscuits / Hominy Grits Creamed Beef / Bacon / Hashed Brown PotatoesCreamed Beef / Bacon / Hashed Brown Potatoes Beef Rice Soup / Fish Chowder / Turkey Roast Beef Rice Soup / Fish Chowder / Turkey Roast Roast Beef / Baked Chicken / Paprika PotatoesRoast Beef / Baked Chicken / Paprika Potatoes Orange Rice / Noodles / Seasoned AsparagusOrange Rice / Noodles / Seasoned Asparagus Seasoned SquashSeasoned Squash

Sep. 1, 2013Sep. 1, 2013Sep. 1, 2013Sep. 1, 2013

Price : Price : $6.45$6.45

Price : Price : $6.45$6.45

~Menu~~Menu~ Beef Rice Soup / Fish ChowderBeef Rice Soup / Fish Chowder Keema Curry / Veal ParmesanKeema Curry / Veal Parmesan Pork Piccata with Tomato SaucePork Piccata with Tomato Sauce Steamed RiceSteamed Rice Mashed PotatoesMashed Potatoes Brussels Sprouts / Sautéed Onion & Green PepperBrussels Sprouts / Sautéed Onion & Green Pepper

5 p.m. to 6 p.m5 p.m. to 6 p.m..5 p.m. to 6 p.m5 p.m. to 6 p.m..

Effective Date: Effective Date: Jan. 31, 2013Jan. 31, 2013

Every Thursday’s Breakfast Hours Every Thursday’s Breakfast Hours

will change from: will change from: 6 to 8 a.m. 6 to 8 a.m. to the new hoursto the new hours: : 7 to 9 a.m.7 to 9 a.m.

What is Ready Army? What is Ready Army?

Ready Army is the Army Emergency Management Program’s proactive campaign to increase the

resilience of the Army community by informing of relevant hazards and encouraging Soldiers,

their Families, Army Civilians and contractors to,

“Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed.”

Ready Army is the Army Emergency Management Program’s proactive campaign to increase the

resilience of the Army community by informing of relevant hazards and encouraging Soldiers,

their Families, Army Civilians and contractors to,

“Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed.”

What is Ready Army? What is Ready Army?

Through outreach and education Ready Army calls our Army community to action and aims to create a

culture of preparedness that will save lives and strengthen the nation.

Through outreach and education Ready Army calls our Army community to action and aims to create a

culture of preparedness that will save lives and strengthen the nation.

Get a KitGet a Kit

When disaster strikes, emergency responders address the most critical needs and may not

even be able to get to an area until it is deemed safe. While they work on behalf of the entire community, it is your responsibility to ensure

your family’s well-being during times of crisis. Emergency kits to sustain for 72 hours are an

essential tool for meeting that challenge.

When disaster strikes, emergency responders address the most critical needs and may not

even be able to get to an area until it is deemed safe. While they work on behalf of the entire community, it is your responsibility to ensure

your family’s well-being during times of crisis. Emergency kits to sustain for 72 hours are an

essential tool for meeting that challenge.

Make a PlanMake a Plan

• Ensure everyone understands the plan, and practices.

• How to communicate during an emergency.

• Consider what to do, where to go, what to take.

• Plan for members with disabilities or special needs.

• Include pets in family plan.

• Report status through ADPAAS.

• Identify a continental U.S. contact.

• Ensure everyone understands the plan, and practices.

• How to communicate during an emergency.

• Consider what to do, where to go, what to take.

• Plan for members with disabilities or special needs.

• Include pets in family plan.

• Report status through ADPAAS.

• Identify a continental U.S. contact.

Be informedBe informed• Chain of Command

• www.ready.army.mil

• www.usarj.army.mil (Local Conditions Page)

•www.facebook.com/usagj

•Mass Notification System

• Command Channel 13

• Eagle 810 radio

• Family Assistance Center

• Chain of Command

• www.ready.army.mil

• www.usarj.army.mil (Local Conditions Page)

•www.facebook.com/usagj

•Mass Notification System

• Command Channel 13

• Eagle 810 radio

• Family Assistance Center

Emergency Supply KitEmergency Supply Kit Food supply for all family members for five days (ready to

eat; no preparation required) Bottled water Protective mask 30-day supply of prescription medication Over-the-counter medications Baby toiletries (diapers, etc.) (five-day supply) Toiletry articles (toothbrush, etc.) Feminine hygiene articles

Food supply for all family members for five days (ready to eat; no preparation required)

Bottled water Protective mask 30-day supply of prescription medication Over-the-counter medications Baby toiletries (diapers, etc.) (five-day supply) Toiletry articles (toothbrush, etc.) Feminine hygiene articles

Emergency Supply KitEmergency Supply Kit Baby articles First-Aid kit Flashlight with extra batteries Portable radio with extra batteries Can opener Backpack / luggage Extra clothing (keep in mind baggage limits) Blankets (seasonal) $100 cash Pet carrier (dog or cat only) with 10-day supply of pet foods

Baby articles First-Aid kit Flashlight with extra batteries Portable radio with extra batteries Can opener Backpack / luggage Extra clothing (keep in mind baggage limits) Blankets (seasonal) $100 cash Pet carrier (dog or cat only) with 10-day supply of pet foods

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Health & Medicine

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