Command Channel Slides Week Between Aug. 28 to Sept. 3

On Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. On Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Camp Zama Community Club.at the Camp Zama Community Club.

Please complete survey prior to the Town HallPlease complete survey prior to the Town Hallatat

https://army.deps.mil/Army/CMDS/USARJ/SitePages/Home.aspx https://army.deps.mil/Army/CMDS/USARJ/SitePages/Home.aspx

Outlining units can view on Channel 95 or live stream Outlining units can view on Channel 95 or live stream Through Defense Collaboration Service (DCS) Through Defense Collaboration Service (DCS)

atat

https://conference.apps.mil/webconfhttps://conference.apps.mil/webconf

By Direction of the Department of By Direction of the Department of Homeland Security and Homeland Security and

US Customs All Outbound Parcels US Customs All Outbound Parcels must be pre-approved for shipment.must be pre-approved for shipment.

CUSTOMER NOTICECUSTOMER NOTICEEffectiveEffective Sept. 15, 2015

Handwritten customer forms will no Longer be acceptedHandwritten customer forms will no Longer be accepted

We encourage customers to comply We encourage customers to comply with new procedures with new procedures

and complete Customs Declaration(s) online and complete Customs Declaration(s) online and print the form(s) prior to entering the line and print the form(s) prior to entering the line

for mailing service.for mailing service.



We recommend the following options for printing We recommend the following options for printing and filing forms electronically:and filing forms electronically:

Complete and Print at Home Using USPS Webpage: Complete and Print at Home Using USPS Webpage:



1. USPS Clink-N-Ship Option. 1. USPS Clink-N-Ship Option. Sign up for a free USPS.com accountSign up for a free USPS.com account>enter your package details>enter your package details> pay for and print your label> pay for and print your label>drop your parcel at the mailing window>drop your parcel at the mailing window



2. Online Customs Form Option. 2. Online Customs Form Option. Enter Package DetailsEnter Package Details>Select Service>Select Service>Customs Info>Customs Info>Print>Print



Post Office Self-Help Workstations: Post Office Self-Help Workstations: Workstations with printing capability will be available Workstations with printing capability will be available

in the finance lobby area to complete in the finance lobby area to complete and file Customs Declaration. and file Customs Declaration.



GradeSpeed is a web-based program GradeSpeed is a web-based program that enables parents to log-in that enables parents to log-in

to view gradeto view gradeand attendance data for their student(s). and attendance data for their student(s).

GradeSpeed will be the only authorized GradeSpeed will be the only authorized and supported grade book used by and supported grade book used by

U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) (DoDEA)

employees in Grades 4-12.employees in Grades 4-12.

Parents must register at: Parents must register at: dodea.gradespeed.netdodea.gradespeed.net

to establish a personal GradeSpeed access account. to establish a personal GradeSpeed access account.

After their account has been established, After their account has been established, parents will be able to login parents will be able to login

to view grade and attendance data onlyto view grade and attendance data onlyfor their student.for their student.

TriathlonTriathlon

Below is ZaCSA's upcoming event Below is ZaCSA's upcoming event

that is open to all Camp Zama community members that is open to all Camp Zama community members to come and join ZaCSA:to come and join ZaCSA:

Zama Community Spouses' Association Zama Community Spouses' Association Super Sign-Up EventSuper Sign-Up Event

Date: Date: Sept. 10 Sept. 10 Time: Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Place: Place: Camp Zama Community ClubCamp Zama Community Club

About Super Sign-Ups About Super Sign-Ups In one day, instantly connect to your community!In one day, instantly connect to your community!

Become a ZaCSA member and then sign-up Become a ZaCSA member and then sign-up for membership events,for membership events,

fun Japanese friendship group events, and find out fun Japanese friendship group events, and find out about other ZaCSA happenings about other ZaCSA happenings

throughout the coming year! throughout the coming year!

For more information: For more information: www.zacsa.orgwww.zacsa.org

or our Facebook event page at or our Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1628176304104894/ https://www.facebook.com/events/1628176304104894/

About ZaCSA About ZaCSA The Zama Community Spouses' Association (ZaCSA) The Zama Community Spouses' Association (ZaCSA)

is a social and service oriented organization is a social and service oriented organization that engages in service projects, fundraising, that engages in service projects, fundraising,

and social support. and social support.

About ZaCSA About ZaCSA ZaCSA provides educational and charitable donations ZaCSA provides educational and charitable donations

to organizations impacting to organizations impacting the local Camp Zama community, the local Camp Zama community,

and scholarships to Zama American High School Seniors and scholarships to Zama American High School Seniors and eligible Camp Zama spouses. and eligible Camp Zama spouses.

About ZaCSA About ZaCSA ZaCSA membership is open to all adult members ZaCSA membership is open to all adult members

(not just spouses) (not just spouses) within the Camp Zama community, within the Camp Zama community,

regardless of rank or grade. regardless of rank or grade.

Effective immediately, Effective immediately, the Camp Zama and Torii Station the Camp Zama and Torii Station

Defense Military Pay Offices Defense Military Pay Offices will no longer process Civilian travel entitlements.will no longer process Civilian travel entitlements.

DFAS Rome pays all claims for Civilian travelers. DFAS Rome pays all claims for Civilian travelers. The Military Pay Offices are always here The Military Pay Offices are always here

to assist with any questions to assist with any questions when filling out the travel vouchers, when filling out the travel vouchers, but the submission will all be digital but the submission will all be digital

via the Travel Voucher Direct system on via the Travel Voucher Direct system on www.dfas.milwww.dfas.mil. .

There are step-by-step guides There are step-by-step guides to assist Civilians completing the vouchers online. to assist Civilians completing the vouchers online.

If you have any questions, If you have any questions, please contact the Military Pay Office on your installation. please contact the Military Pay Office on your installation.

The following websites will help with this process. The following websites will help with this process.

http://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/travelpay/http://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/travelpay/information.html information.html

http://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/travelpay/http://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/travelpay/travelvoucherdirect.htmltravelvoucherdirect.html

The Sagamihara Family Housing The Sagamihara Family Housing Child Development Center Child Development Center

will be replacing will be replacing two playground canopies previously destroyed two playground canopies previously destroyed

in a snow storm. in a snow storm.

To replace the canopies, To replace the canopies, the current canopy structures must be removed and it maythe current canopy structures must be removed and it may

cause loud and disruptive noises. cause loud and disruptive noises.

Because of this disruption, Because of this disruption, the SFHA CDC will be closed the SFHA CDC will be closed

for two weeksfor two weeks..

From Aug. 24 to Sept. 4From Aug. 24 to Sept. 4, , all children that currently attend the SFHA CDC all children that currently attend the SFHA CDC

will be combined with the Camp Zama CDC will be combined with the Camp Zama CDC and School Age Care.and School Age Care.

Infant, Toddler, and Preschool children Infant, Toddler, and Preschool children will temporarily relocate to the Zama CDC.will temporarily relocate to the Zama CDC.

Kindergarten and Strong Beginnings Kindergarten and Strong Beginnings (those attending Kindergarten in the fall) (those attending Kindergarten in the fall) children will temporarily relocate to SAC. children will temporarily relocate to SAC.

The SFHA CDC will reopen for normal business The SFHA CDC will reopen for normal business on Sept. 8; on Sept. 8;

however, this replacement will causehowever, this replacement will causethe playground to be closed for approximately the playground to be closed for approximately two months beginning Aug. 22 to mid-Octobertwo months beginning Aug. 22 to mid-October..

Call Call 263-5932263-5932 for more information. for more information.

Camp Zama is over-run Camp Zama is over-run with unregistered and abandoned bicycles! with unregistered and abandoned bicycles!

The Camp Zama “Rebycle” Program aims The Camp Zama “Rebycle” Program aims to address this eyesore to address this eyesore

by identifying abandoned bicycles by identifying abandoned bicycles and recycling them into the community.and recycling them into the community.

Camp Zama cyclists have Camp Zama cyclists have from Aug. 1 to Sept. 1 from Aug. 1 to Sept. 1

to obtain registration stickers from to obtain registration stickers from the Camp Zama Vehicle Registration Office the Camp Zama Vehicle Registration Office (Bldg S-227) (Bldg S-227)

After Sept. 1 After Sept. 1 any unregistered bicycles will be impounded. any unregistered bicycles will be impounded.

Owners of impounded bicycles will have Owners of impounded bicycles will have until Sept. 15 until Sept. 15

to identify and claim their bicycle to identify and claim their bicycle at the Provost Marshal Office at the Provost Marshal Office (Bldg. S-228)(Bldg. S-228), Traffic Office. , Traffic Office.

After Sept. 15 After Sept. 15 any remaining bicycles will be recycled.any remaining bicycles will be recycled.

To register your bicycle, To register your bicycle, bring the USAG-J Form 1349EJ bring the USAG-J Form 1349EJ

and the bike and the bike to the Vehicle Registration Office. to the Vehicle Registration Office.

Wear Blue & Gold on Sept. 10 Wear Blue & Gold on Sept. 10 to show support of a national campaign to show support of a national campaign to help promote LIFE. to help promote LIFE.

Inspire others to find hope in the face of adversity, Inspire others to find hope in the face of adversity, and to THRIVE.and to THRIVE.

CDCs are quality age-appropriate environments CDCs are quality age-appropriate environments that prepare your child to master life skills that prepare your child to master life skills

through hands on developmentally appropriate through hands on developmentally appropriate program activities and learning environments.program activities and learning environments.

Programs are designed Programs are designed to promote a positive self image, to promote a positive self image,

develop fine and large muscle coordination, develop fine and large muscle coordination, increase verbal communication, expand creative ideas, increase verbal communication, expand creative ideas, build self help skills and problem solving techniques,build self help skills and problem solving techniques,

and to teach educational learning concepts and to teach educational learning concepts through situational learning experiences and play.through situational learning experiences and play.

Educational activities and programs Educational activities and programs are availableare available

for children ages 6 weeks through years old for children ages 6 weeks through years old (kindergarten).(kindergarten).

Monday-Friday: Monday-Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 5:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.Saturday-Sunday: Saturday-Sunday: ClosedClosed

Hourly careHourly carePart day 3 and 5 day preschoolPart day 3 and 5 day preschoolInfant, Pre-toddler, toddler, and preschool careInfant, Pre-toddler, toddler, and preschool careStrong beginnings before/after kindergarten Strong beginnings before/after kindergarten program program

Zama CDCZama CDCBldg. 691, DSN: 263-4992, Off-Base: 046-407-4992Bldg. 691, DSN: 263-4992, Off-Base: 046-407-4992

SFHA CDCSFHA CDCBldg. S-107, DSN: 267-6273, Off-Base: 042-869-6273Bldg. S-107, DSN: 267-6273, Off-Base: 042-869-6273

School Age Center (SAC) is School Age Center (SAC) is a great before and after school programa great before and after school program

for children in grades one to six.for children in grades one to six.There are a wide variety of activities for children There are a wide variety of activities for children

in our community throughout the year.in our community throughout the year.

SAC offers a variety of care options SAC offers a variety of care options to include before and after school, to include before and after school,

hourly, open recreation, and full day no school hourly, open recreation, and full day no school and camp programs (winter, spring and summer).and camp programs (winter, spring and summer).

Monday-Friday:Monday-Friday: 5:30 - 8 a.m., 2:30 - 6 p.m. 5:30 - 8 a.m., 2:30 - 6 p.m.No School Days: 5:30 - 6 p.m.No School Days: 5:30 - 6 p.m.Saturday-Sunday: ClosedSaturday-Sunday: Closed

Outdoor/Indoor SportsOutdoor/Indoor Sports Computer, Xbox, Wii, Playstation GamesComputer, Xbox, Wii, Playstation Games Free Snacks, and much more...Free Snacks, and much more...

Youth have the opportunity to assist with Youth have the opportunity to assist with creating new programs that peak their interest.creating new programs that peak their interest.Field trips occur on a regular basis and include Field trips occur on a regular basis and include

action/adventure parks, skiing/snowboarding trips, action/adventure parks, skiing/snowboarding trips, swimming, and exploring other fun activities swimming, and exploring other fun activities

around Japan.around Japan.

Boys & Girls club and 4-H programsBoys & Girls club and 4-H programs High adventure activitiesHigh adventure activities Indoor & outdoor sporting eventsIndoor & outdoor sporting events Technology labTechnology lab Music studioMusic studio Karaoke, arts and crafts, plus much more!Karaoke, arts and crafts, plus much more!

Monday-Thursday: 2:30 - 8 a.m.Monday-Thursday: 2:30 - 8 a.m. Friday: 2:30 - 10 p.m.Friday: 2:30 - 10 p.m. Saturday: Saturday: 1 - 10 p.m. 1 - 10 p.m.Sunday: Sunday: ClosedClosed

Bldg. 744Bldg. 744DSN: 263-4500, Off-Base: 046-407-4500DSN: 263-4500, Off-Base: 046-407-4500

Youth Sports and Fitness Program Youth Sports and Fitness Program was developed to meet was developed to meet

your children's recreation and athletic needs,your children's recreation and athletic needs,emphasizing safety, participation, emphasizing safety, participation,

and fundamental good sportsmanship.and fundamental good sportsmanship.

Every program is designed to provide Every program is designed to provide all youth the opportunity all youth the opportunity

to participate, develop fundamental skills to participate, develop fundamental skills and grow in an atmosphere of sportsmanship, and grow in an atmosphere of sportsmanship,

citizenship and teamwork.citizenship and teamwork.

Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.Saturday: Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Sunday: Sunday: Closed Closed

Bldg. 744Bldg. 744DSN: 263-4066, Off-Base: 046-407-4600DSN: 263-4066, Off-Base: 046-407-4600

~Menu~~Menu~ Omelet / Boiled Eggs / Pancakes / Sliced BaconsOmelet / Boiled Eggs / Pancakes / Sliced Bacons Biscuits / Hominy Grits / Creamed BeefBiscuits / Hominy Grits / Creamed Beef Hashed Browned PotatoesHashed Browned Potatoes Tomato Vegetable Soup / Cream of Potato SoupTomato Vegetable Soup / Cream of Potato Soup Grilled T-Bone Steaks Grilled T-Bone Steaks Miso Pork / Chicken AdoboMiso Pork / Chicken Adobo Oven Browned Potatoes / Steamed Rice Oven Browned Potatoes / Steamed Rice Seasoned Monaco Blend Seasoned Monaco Blend Sauteed Mushrooms & OnionsSauteed Mushrooms & Onions

Price : $6.25Price : $6.25

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

~Menu~~Menu~ Tomato Vegetable SoupTomato Vegetable Soup Cream of Potato SoupCream of Potato Soup Cajun Meat LoafCajun Meat Loaf Creole Shrimp Creole Shrimp Mashed Potatoes Mashed Potatoes Steamed RiceSteamed Rice Sautéed Cabbage Sautéed Cabbage Seasoned Asparagus with Orange ZestSeasoned Asparagus with Orange Zest

Price : $7.65Price : $7.65

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

~Menu~~Menu~ Omelet / Boiled Egg / French Toast / BaconOmelet / Boiled Egg / French Toast / Bacon Biscuits / Hominy Grits / Creamed BeefBiscuits / Hominy Grits / Creamed Beef Hashed Browned PotatoesHashed Browned Potatoes Beef Rice Soup / Cream of Tomato SoupBeef Rice Soup / Cream of Tomato Soup Sautéed Shrimp with Chili SauceSautéed Shrimp with Chili Sauce Pineapple Chicken / Roast PorkPineapple Chicken / Roast Pork Mashed Potatoes / Filipino RiceMashed Potatoes / Filipino Rice Seasoned Antigua / Hot Spiced BeetsSeasoned Antigua / Hot Spiced Beets

Price : $6.25Price : $6.25

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

~Menu~~Menu~ Beef Rice Soup / Cream of Tomato Soup Beef Rice Soup / Cream of Tomato Soup Swiss Steak with Mushroom GravySwiss Steak with Mushroom Gravy Chicken Cordon BlueChicken Cordon Blue Lyonnaise PotatoesLyonnaise Potatoes Steamed Rice Steamed Rice Corn O’Brien Corn O’Brien Glazed CarrotsGlazed Carrots

Price : $7.65Price : $7.65

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

~Menu~~Menu~ Tortilla Chicken Soup / Cream of Broccoli SoupTortilla Chicken Soup / Cream of Broccoli Soup Beef Fajitas / Chicken EnchiladasBeef Fajitas / Chicken Enchiladas Tacos / Mexican Pork ChopsTacos / Mexican Pork Chops Parsley Buttered Potatoes Parsley Buttered Potatoes Spanish RiceSpanish Rice Refried Beans with Cheese Refried Beans with Cheese Herbed BroccoliHerbed Broccoli Mexican Mixed VegetablesMexican Mixed Vegetables

Price : $5.55Price : $5.55

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

~Menu~~Menu~ Tortilla Chicken Soup / Cream of Broccoli Soup Tortilla Chicken Soup / Cream of Broccoli Soup Pork AdoboPork Adobo Hot & Spicy ChickenHot & Spicy Chicken Mashed Potatoes Mashed Potatoes Steamed RiceSteamed Rice Seasoned Brussels SproutsSeasoned Brussels Sprouts Seasoned Mixed VegetablesSeasoned Mixed Vegetables

Price : $4.85Price : $4.85

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

~Menu~~Menu~ Cream of Mushroom Soup / Beef Rice SoupCream of Mushroom Soup / Beef Rice Soup Baked Lasagna / Spinach LasagnaBaked Lasagna / Spinach Lasagna Honey Glazed Cornish HensHoney Glazed Cornish Hens Spaghetti with Meat Sauce / MarinaraSpaghetti with Meat Sauce / Marinara Creamy Spaghetti with Turkey & Broccoli Creamy Spaghetti with Turkey & Broccoli Oven Glo Potatoes / Steamed RiceOven Glo Potatoes / Steamed Rice Seasoned Italian Blend Seasoned Italian Blend Seasoned Green BeansSeasoned Green Beans Toasted Garlic BreadToasted Garlic Bread Price : $5.55Price : $5.55

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

~Menu~~Menu~ Cream of Mushroom SoupCream of Mushroom Soup Beef Rice SoupBeef Rice Soup Baked Italian SausageBaked Italian Sausage Chicken CacciatoreChicken Cacciatore Garlic Roasted Potatoes Garlic Roasted Potatoes Pasta with Olive OilPasta with Olive Oil Fried Cabbage with BaconFried Cabbage with Bacon California Blend VegetablesCalifornia Blend Vegetables

Price : $4.85Price : $4.85

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

~Menu~~Menu~ Chicken Gumbo Soup / New England Clam Chowder Chicken Gumbo Soup / New England Clam Chowder BBQ Chicken / Fried Chicken / Baked ChickenBBQ Chicken / Fried Chicken / Baked Chicken BBQ Pork Spareribs / Southern Fried CatfishBBQ Pork Spareribs / Southern Fried Catfish Baked Macaroni & Cheese Baked Macaroni & Cheese Corn Bread Muffins Corn Bread Muffins Glazed Sweet Potatoes / Steamed Brown RiceGlazed Sweet Potatoes / Steamed Brown Rice Black Eyed Peas / Okra & Tomato GumboBlack Eyed Peas / Okra & Tomato Gumbo Southern Style Greens Southern Style Greens Southern Fried OkraSouthern Fried Okra Price : $5.55Price : $5.55

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

~Menu~~Menu~ Chicken Gumbo SoupChicken Gumbo Soup New England Clam Chowder New England Clam Chowder Beef StroganoffBeef Stroganoff Chicken Cordon BlueChicken Cordon Blue Mashed Potatoes Mashed Potatoes Steamed RiceSteamed Rice Peas & OnionsPeas & Onions Cauliflower Au GratinCauliflower Au Gratin

Price : $4.85Price : $4.85

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

~Menu~~Menu~ Miso Soup / Chicken Egg Drop Soup Miso Soup / Chicken Egg Drop Soup Kalua Pig with CabbageKalua Pig with Cabbage Huli Huli ChickenHuli Huli Chicken Baked Salmon with Soy Sesame SauceBaked Salmon with Soy Sesame Sauce Oven Browned Potatoes Oven Browned Potatoes Steamed RiceSteamed Rice Seasoned Wax BeansSeasoned Wax Beans Seasoned Mixed OrientalSeasoned Mixed Oriental

Price : $5.55Price : $5.55

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

~Menu~~Menu~ Miso Soup / Chicken Egg Drop Soup Miso Soup / Chicken Egg Drop Soup Grilled Lemon Herb Pork ChopsGrilled Lemon Herb Pork Chops Beef CurryBeef Curry Mashed PotatoesMashed Potatoes Steamed Rice Steamed Rice Seasoned ScandinavianSeasoned Scandinavian Seasoned Spinach with Butter Soy SauceSeasoned Spinach with Butter Soy Sauce

Price : $4.85Price : $4.85

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

~Menu~~Menu~ Chicken Wild Rice Soup / Beef Vegetable Soup Chicken Wild Rice Soup / Beef Vegetable Soup Salisbury Steak with Mushroom & Demi Glace SauceSalisbury Steak with Mushroom & Demi Glace Sauce Mustard Dill Baked Fish / Roast TurkeyMustard Dill Baked Fish / Roast Turkey Savory Bread Dressing Savory Bread Dressing Mashed Potatoes / Steamed RiceMashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice Vegetable Stir FryVegetable Stir Fry Creole Summer SquashCreole Summer Squash

Price : $5.55Price : $5.55

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

~Menu~~Menu~ Chicken Wild Rice Soup Chicken Wild Rice Soup Beef Vegetable Soup Beef Vegetable Soup Chinese Sweet & Sour PorkChinese Sweet & Sour Pork Teriyaki ChickenTeriyaki Chicken O’Brien Potatoes O’Brien Potatoes Pork Fried RicePork Fried Rice Calico CornCalico Corn Seasoned Green BeansSeasoned Green Beans

Price : $4.85Price : $4.85

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

~Menu~~Menu~ Omelet / Boiled Eggs / Pancakes / Sliced BaconsOmelet / Boiled Eggs / Pancakes / Sliced Bacons Biscuits / Hominy Grits / Creamed BeefBiscuits / Hominy Grits / Creamed Beef Hashed Browned PotatoesHashed Browned Potatoes Bean Soup / New England Fish ChowderBean Soup / New England Fish Chowder Grilled Ribeye Steaks with Demi Glace Sauce Grilled Ribeye Steaks with Demi Glace Sauce Fried Trout / Baked Stuffed Pork ChopsFried Trout / Baked Stuffed Pork Chops Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Kansas Medley Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Kansas Medley Seasoned Asparagus Seasoned Asparagus Sauteed Mushrooms & OnionsSauteed Mushrooms & Onions

Price : $6.25Price : $6.25

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

~Menu~~Menu~ Old Fashioned Bean SoupOld Fashioned Bean Soup New England Fish ChowderNew England Fish Chowder Barbecued Beef CubesBarbecued Beef Cubes Shrimp Scampi Shrimp Scampi Mashed Potatoes Mashed Potatoes Steamed Brown RiceSteamed Brown Rice Peas & Carrots Peas & Carrots Seasoned AntiguaSeasoned Antigua

Price : $7.65Price : $7.65

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

~Menu~~Menu~ Omelet / Boiled Egg / French Toast / BaconOmelet / Boiled Egg / French Toast / Bacon Biscuits / Hominy Grits / Creamed BeefBiscuits / Hominy Grits / Creamed Beef Hashed Browned PotatoesHashed Browned Potatoes French Onion Soup / Cream of Potato SoupFrench Onion Soup / Cream of Potato Soup Korean Style Beef Short RibsKorean Style Beef Short Ribs Tempura Fish / Japanese Ginger PorkTempura Fish / Japanese Ginger Pork Mashed Potatoes / Pork Fried RiceMashed Potatoes / Pork Fried Rice Seasoned Carrots / Seasoned EdamameSeasoned Carrots / Seasoned Edamame

Price : $6.25Price : $6.25

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

~Menu~~Menu~ French Onion Soup / Cream of Potato Soup French Onion Soup / Cream of Potato Soup Beef Pot PieBeef Pot Pie Turkey Tender Loin MignonTurkey Tender Loin Mignon Savory Bread DressingSavory Bread Dressing Mashed PotatoesMashed Potatoes Buttered Egg Noodles Buttered Egg Noodles Seasoned Succotash Seasoned Succotash Sweet & Sour Red CabbageSweet & Sour Red Cabbage Price : $7.65Price : $7.65

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

There will be a half road closure There will be a half road closure between Gate 4 and near the entrance between Gate 4 and near the entrance

to the Camp Zama Golf Course to the Camp Zama Golf Course from July 6 to Sept. 11.from July 6 to Sept. 11.

Phase-1:Phase-1: 40 mins. 40 mins.Phase-2:Phase-2: 60 mins. 60 mins.

Upcoming Road ClosuresUpcoming Road Closures Upcoming/Ongoing Closure 1Upcoming/Ongoing Closure 1

Traffic will be controlled by Flag Men Traffic will be controlled by Flag Men from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

and by a traffic light on weekends, and by a traffic light on weekends, holidays and nighttime holidays and nighttime

from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.


As part of the ongoing Sagamihara City As part of the ongoing Sagamihara City tunnel-widening construction project on Camp Zama, tunnel-widening construction project on Camp Zama,

Ishinomaki Avenue (street area between Ishinomaki Avenue (street area between Community Bank and the Camp Zama Community Club) Community Bank and the Camp Zama Community Club)

has been opened has been opened to traffic after being closed for a year. to traffic after being closed for a year.


Subsequently, 5th Ave. (street area between Subsequently, 5th Ave. (street area between CZCC parking lot and Building 563 lodging) CZCC parking lot and Building 563 lodging)

will be closed will be closed until March 2016 as construction begins until March 2016 as construction begins

on the next phase of the project.on the next phase of the project.


The second Passport for Life The second Passport for Life – – Community Resilience Fair Community Resilience Fair

will be held will be held Sept. 18 from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Sept. 18 from 2:30 to 5 p.m.

in the field behind Yano Fitness Center.in the field behind Yano Fitness Center.

This event is open to all SOFA-status members, This event is open to all SOFA-status members, their Families and is welcome their Families and is welcome

to LNEs / JGSDF stationed at Camp Zama. to LNEs / JGSDF stationed at Camp Zama.

Bring your family, friends and colleagues! Bring your family, friends and colleagues!

There will be free outdoor live entertainment There will be free outdoor live entertainment and activities for kids of all ages!and activities for kids of all ages!

30 or more private organizations, 30 or more private organizations, resiliency resources, and interest groupsresiliency resources, and interest groupsGet connected in the communityGet connected in the community

There will be free outdoor live entertainment There will be free outdoor live entertainment and activities for kids of all ages!and activities for kids of all ages!

ASAP and Suicide Prevention training credit ASAP and Suicide Prevention training credit provided for Soldiers and DA Civilians provided for Soldiers and DA Civilians (must submit fair passports to receive (must submit fair passports to receive training credit and be eligible for prize drawing)training credit and be eligible for prize drawing)

Community Night immediately follows Community Night immediately follows

in same outdoor location in same outdoor location from 5 to 8 p.m.from 5 to 8 p.m.

U.S. Army Medical Department Activity- Japan U.S. Army Medical Department Activity- Japan is currently undergoing is currently undergoing

temporary “split operations” temporary “split operations” with Tripler Army Medical Center.with Tripler Army Medical Center.

What does this mean to you?What does this mean to you?

All correspondence is sent by TAMC All correspondence is sent by TAMC (to include Invoice and Receipts and Past Due Notices), (to include Invoice and Receipts and Past Due Notices),

and TAMC is also filing insurance claims.and TAMC is also filing insurance claims.

If you have questions regardingIf you have questions regardinginsurance claims filing, insurance claims filing,

please contact your insurance company please contact your insurance company and/or TAMC and/or TAMC

at the number listed on your Invoice and Receipt.at the number listed on your Invoice and Receipt.

MEDDAC-J is collecting and processing payments MEDDAC-J is collecting and processing payments from both patients and insurance returns. from both patients and insurance returns.

If you suspect your insurance If you suspect your insurance has reimbursed your claim, has reimbursed your claim,

feel free to contact MEDDAC-J Billing Office feel free to contact MEDDAC-J Billing Office to inquire as to whether or not to inquire as to whether or not

the Office is currently processing it.the Office is currently processing it.

What can you do to help?What can you do to help?

Insurance companies will be less likely to deny claims Insurance companies will be less likely to deny claims to their customers than the medical facility acting to their customers than the medical facility acting

on the customer’s behalf.on the customer’s behalf.

Therefore, please be proactive Therefore, please be proactive with your insurance company. with your insurance company.

However, if you have not received However, if you have not received an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) an Explanation of Benefits (EOB)

from your insurance company within 90 days from your insurance company within 90 days after receiving your Invoice and Receipt from TAMC,after receiving your Invoice and Receipt from TAMC,

Please inform the MEDDAC-J billing office Please inform the MEDDAC-J billing office at at 263-4693263-4693

particularly if the claim that was filed corresponded particularly if the claim that was filed corresponded to a date of service before FY14.to a date of service before FY14.

For more information, patients can call For more information, patients can call 263-4693 or 046-407-4693263-4693 or 046-407-4693..

Customers are now able to pay for their medical care Customers are now able to pay for their medical care online through the “pay.gov” website. online through the “pay.gov” website.

No login information is required to complete payment.No login information is required to complete payment.

Follow steps below: Follow steps below:

1. 1. Go to Go to www.pay.govwww.pay.gov2. 2. In the left hand column locate Public Forms, In the left hand column locate Public Forms,

select By Form Nameselect By Form Name3. 3. Click B and click BG Crawford F. Sams Clinic Click B and click BG Crawford F. Sams Clinic

to open formto open form


4. 4. Enter all required information on the formEnter all required information on the form5. 5. Select a payment methodSelect a payment method6. 6. Click Submit DataClick Submit Data


7. 7. Follow the steps provided by PAY.GOV Follow the steps provided by PAY.GOV to enter your payment informationto enter your payment information

8. 8. Click continueClick continue9. 9. Confirm your information then enter Confirm your information then enter your Email Addressyour Email Address


10. 10. Click Submit PaymentClick Submit Payment11. 11. Print a copy of your receipt for your Print a copy of your receipt for your personal recordspersonal records

You have just completed an online payment!You have just completed an online payment!

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) recently announced recently announced

a data breach affecting the personal recordsa data breach affecting the personal recordsof over 21 million individuals. of over 21 million individuals.

Go to Go to https://www.opm.gov/cybersecurity https://www.opm.gov/cybersecurity

for information on available assistance and for information on available assistance and ways to protect your personal information. ways to protect your personal information.

This site will offer information This site will offer information regarding the OPM incidents, regarding the OPM incidents,

and will direct individuals to materials, training, and will direct individuals to materials, training, and useful information and useful information

on best practices to secure data. on best practices to secure data.

You are encouraged to carefully read You are encouraged to carefully read the information containedthe information contained

on the OPM website on the OPM website and continuously monitor their website and continuously monitor their website

for additional updates.for additional updates.

The Camp Zama Girl Scouts The Camp Zama Girl Scouts is seeking is seeking

a Registrar/Support Services Secretary. a Registrar/Support Services Secretary.

Camp Zama Girl ScoutsCamp Zama Girl ScoutsEmployment OpportunityEmployment Opportunity

This position is responsible This position is responsible for registering all Girl Scouts,for registering all Girl Scouts,

maintaining files and records, and other business maintaining files and records, and other business and clerical support and clerical support

as needed by USAGSO-WP Headquarters; as needed by USAGSO-WP Headquarters; serves as the afternoon receptionist. serves as the afternoon receptionist.


Accurate computer skills, Accurate computer skills, good customer service skills good customer service skills

and willing to work and willing to work as a member of a small, as a member of a small,

by great team are all required. by great team are all required.


Employment includes Employment includes 20 hours a week from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m., 20 hours a week from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.,

Monday – Friday, Monday – Friday, and the position is based at Camp Zama.and the position is based at Camp Zama.


Position is immediately available; Position is immediately available; Apply by sending a cover letter and resume to Apply by sending a cover letter and resume to

[email protected]@gmail.com or drop cover letter and resume off or drop cover letter and resume off

at the Girl Scout Office, at the Girl Scout Office, 2nd floor of Bldg. 533 (behind the Exchange).2nd floor of Bldg. 533 (behind the Exchange).


U.S. Army Garrison Japan challengesU.S. Army Garrison Japan challengesYOU YOU

and the entire USAG Japan Communityand the entire USAG Japan Communityto to

save electrical power!save electrical power!

How the challenge works: How the challenge works: Simply turn off lights during lunch time! Simply turn off lights during lunch time!

Turn off lights everywhere to include Turn off lights everywhere to include offices, quarters and workplaces.offices, quarters and workplaces.

Help the Garrison reach a 3% energy reduction Help the Garrison reach a 3% energy reduction this fiscal year. this fiscal year.

This challenge began May 18 This challenge began May 18 and will continue until further notice. and will continue until further notice.

Power savings will be reported Power savings will be reported once available.once available.

For more information For more information

about saving electrical power,about saving electrical power,contact DPW contact DPW at at 263-3609263-3609..

Effective 1 July, 2015 Effective 1 July, 2015 all Department of the Army Civilians all Department of the Army Civilians

assigned to USAG Japan assigned to USAG Japan will in-process and out-process will in-process and out-process

through the Military Personnel Division.through the Military Personnel Division.

In-Processing Procedures:In-Processing Procedures:

The appointment should be scheduled The appointment should be scheduled for the first business day following their arrival. for the first business day following their arrival.

When the new employee arrives When the new employee arrives for their scheduled appointmentfor their scheduled appointment

please ensure they have their orders and passports please ensure they have their orders and passports for them and their family members. for them and their family members.


The assigned sponsor MUST be with them The assigned sponsor MUST be with them when the report for their in-processing appointment. when the report for their in-processing appointment.

The MPD will issue their InstallationThe MPD will issue their InstallationIn-Processing paperwork In-Processing paperwork

using the Installation Support Module (ISM)using the Installation Support Module (ISM)INPROC/OUTPROC program.INPROC/OUTPROC program.


The new DAC is still required to report to CPAC The new DAC is still required to report to CPAC on Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. for the CPAC briefs. on Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. for the CPAC briefs.

Please make sure the sponsors are coordinating thisPlease make sure the sponsors are coordinating thisin-processing. in-processing.

We want to streamline this process and make it a simple We want to streamline this process and make it a simple as we can.as we can.

One very important administrative note:One very important administrative note:

Please have the new employees bring original Please have the new employees bring original or certified copies of birth certificates,or certified copies of birth certificates,

marriage license and or divorce decrees. marriage license and or divorce decrees. This will eliminate issuesThis will eliminate issues

when getting the ID Cards for dependents.when getting the ID Cards for dependents.

Out-Processing Procedures:Out-Processing Procedures:

When the DAC receives there PCS orders When the DAC receives there PCS orders to depart USAG Japan to depart USAG Japan

please have them to contact the MPD please have them to contact the MPD at at 263-4122/8699263-4122/8699

to schedule an out-processing appointment. to schedule an out-processing appointment.

Out-Processing Procedures:Out-Processing Procedures:

This should be done as early as possible. This should be done as early as possible. This will give the agencies to pre-clear the employee. This will give the agencies to pre-clear the employee.

The employee will pick their out-processing paperwork The employee will pick their out-processing paperwork 5 working days prior to their DEROS/departure day.5 working days prior to their DEROS/departure day.

ISM INPROC/OUTPROC ISM INPROC/OUTPROC will lessen the burden of going to will lessen the burden of going to

so many unnecessary places to out-process. so many unnecessary places to out-process.

Leaders, we need your support on this process.Leaders, we need your support on this process.

There will be a road closure atThere will be a road closure atSagami General Depot to replace steam lines:Sagami General Depot to replace steam lines:

5th Street and Crossway at5th Street and Crossway at Block 154 and 164 until Sept. 25. Block 154 and 164 until Sept. 25.


There will be a half road closure There will be a half road closure between Gate 4 and near the entrance between Gate 4 and near the entrance

to the Camp Zama Golf Course to the Camp Zama Golf Course from July 6 to Sept. 11.from July 6 to Sept. 11.

Upcoming Road ClosuresUpcoming Road Closures Upcoming/Ongoing ClosureUpcoming/Ongoing Closure

Traffic will be controlled by Flag Men Traffic will be controlled by Flag Men from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

and by a traffic light on weekends, and by a traffic light on weekends, holidays and nighttime holidays and nighttime

from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.


Summer is typically a busy construction period. Summer is typically a busy construction period. It is important to all community members, It is important to all community members,

especially children, especially children, to practice safety and show awareness to practice safety and show awareness

when maneuvering when maneuvering around a construction area in and around a construction area in and around our community. around our community. Remember to "Stay Safe, Stay Away!"Remember to "Stay Safe, Stay Away!"

With the different types of construction sites With the different types of construction sites all over the installations, all over the installations, it is very important to be it is very important to be

aware of the risk.aware of the risk.

Large heavy vehicles Large heavy vehicles – On some construction sites, – On some construction sites, heavy machinery and trucks could be operating heavy machinery and trucks could be operating to move heavy loads. to move heavy loads.

When these machines are in use When these machines are in use sometimes the operators are unable sometimes the operators are unable

to see fully. to see fully.

Large heavy vehicles Large heavy vehicles Therefore if you go near them when in operation Therefore if you go near them when in operation you run the risk of being seriously injured or worse.you run the risk of being seriously injured or worse.

Pits and manholes Pits and manholes – When creating new buildings – When creating new buildings or demolishing old ones, often deep holes or demolishing old ones, often deep holes

are are dug to lay foundations or to reach dug to lay foundations or to reach the pipes below the construction the pipes below the construction

site floor. site floor.

Pits and manholes Pits and manholes When playing on construction sites, When playing on construction sites,

you may not be aware of these holes you may not be aware of these holes and may fall down them.and may fall down them.

Building materials Building materials – Many of the materials – Many of the materials that are used on construction sites like that are used on construction sites like bricks, sand and pipes can also pose bricks, sand and pipes can also pose

further risks to you. further risks to you. If not properly stored these materials If not properly stored these materials

could topple and fall on you.could topple and fall on you.

Not wearing safety clothes Not wearing safety clothes – – If you are not wearing the right safety clothing If you are not wearing the right safety clothing you are putting yourself at an even you are putting yourself at an even greater risk while on a construction site greater risk while on a construction site as people will not be able to see you.as people will not be able to see you.

They are worn for a reason!They are worn for a reason!

Not wearing safety clothes Not wearing safety clothes

There are many ways to minimize There are many ways to minimize the risks posed to community members the risks posed to community members by knowing how to stay safe!by knowing how to stay safe!

Children should always be with an adult Children should always be with an adult – – never go on to a construction site never go on to a construction site if an adult is not present. if an adult is not present. This way they will be able to look out for you This way they will be able to look out for you as well as instruct you on how to stay safe.as well as instruct you on how to stay safe.

Mind the Barriers Mind the Barriers –– Community members, Community members, especially children should always follow especially children should always follow the specific routes around construction the specific routes around construction sites that are designed to keep sites that are designed to keep community members a safe distance community members a safe distance away from the construction site.away from the construction site.

Always be alert Always be alert – every minute something – every minute something changes on a construction site, changes on a construction site, so it is best to be more alert when on sites. so it is best to be more alert when on sites. Heavy loads could be being moved or Heavy loads could be being moved or heavy machinery could be crossing heavy machinery could be crossing the site. the site.

Always be alert!Always be alert!

Never play on/near construction sites Never play on/near construction sites – – if a construction site is closed, if a construction site is closed, it is closed for a reason. it is closed for a reason. Do not view this as an opportunity Do not view this as an opportunity to use it as a play ground.to use it as a play ground.

SignsSigns – be aware of all signs – be aware of all signs on construction sites. on construction sites. They are there for a reason and They are there for a reason and could save your life!could save your life!

Express Group CycleExpress Group Cycle

Mondays – 12 a.m. ($3 per class)For more information: 263-4664/5656

Cost: $3.00 per session, Instructor: Akio TakahashiCost: $3.00 per session, Instructor: Akio Takahashi

Keep Your Sports Mind Sharp Monthly Prizes Cumulative PrizesKeep Your Sports Mind Sharp Monthly Prizes Cumulative Prizes

Every Thursday From 5 -7 p.m. Every Thursday From 5 -7 p.m. Feb. 5 through Aug. 27Feb. 5 through Aug. 27

Keep Your Sports Mind Sharp Monthly Prizes Cumulative PrizesKeep Your Sports Mind Sharp Monthly Prizes Cumulative Prizes

CZCC, Sports BarCZCC, Sports BarFor more info: 263-7666/3256For more info: 263-7666/3256

The Zama Killer Katanas (ZKK) roller derby teamThe Zama Killer Katanas (ZKK) roller derby teamis currently recruiting is currently recruiting new skaters, referees, new skaters, referees,

and non-skating officials (NSO). and non-skating officials (NSO).

Whether you want to be part of a team Whether you want to be part of a team or want to get in shape come check us out. or want to get in shape come check us out.

No experience required. No experience required. Contact us at Contact us at

[email protected]@zamakillerkatanas.com

Transition Assistance ProgramTransition Assistance Program

Be an advocate for your retirement community!Be an advocate for your retirement community!

The USAG-Japan Retiree Council meetsThe USAG-Japan Retiree Council meetsthird Friday of every month from 4 to 5 p.m.third Friday of every month from 4 to 5 p.m.at Command Group Small Conference room.at Command Group Small Conference room.

Transition Assistance ProgramTransition Assistance Program

Contact your local transition assistance office:Contact your local transition assistance office:263-3940263-3940

Interested in learning Japanese?Interested in learning Japanese?

Date: Date: Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday ofEvery 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. the month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Location: Location: SFHA LibrarySFHA Library

For more information: For more information: 263-4357263-4357

Army Family Team Building Classes Army Family Team Building Classes are available for the entire community. are available for the entire community.

Soldiers can earn four promotion points Soldiers can earn four promotion points for every 40 hours for every 40 hours

of Army Community Service courses. of Army Community Service courses.

(Promotion points are valid when the DA 87 (Promotion points are valid when the DA 87 has been signed by a Lt. Col. or above has been signed by a Lt. Col. or above

to certify course completion.)to certify course completion.)

Soldiers will not receive promotion pointsSoldiers will not receive promotion pointsfor mandatory classes such asfor mandatory classes such as

First Termer's Financial Readiness Training, First Termer's Financial Readiness Training, any course required by Command referral any course required by Command referral

and NPSP classes taken as a result of and NPSP classes taken as a result of a recommended Family Advocacy Case Review a recommended Family Advocacy Case Review

Committee treatment plan. Committee treatment plan.

Available Classes:Available Classes:

AFTB Leadership DevelopmentAFTB Leadership DevelopmentAFTB Military KnowledgeAFTB Military KnowledgeAFTB Personal Growth and ResiliencyAFTB Personal Growth and Resiliency

Available Classes:Available Classes:

Family Advocacy Program/New Parent Family Advocacy Program/New Parent Support ProgramSupport ProgramFinancial Readiness Training ClassesFinancial Readiness Training ClassesOperation Resources for Educating Operation Resources for Educating About Deployment and You (OPREADY)About Deployment and You (OPREADY)

The Army Community Service’s The Army Community Service’s ““ACS on Wheels” ACS on Wheels”

is available to come to your meetings is available to come to your meetings and provide these training modules.and provide these training modules.

CCTV has transitioned from analog CCTV has transitioned from analog to digital signal.to digital signal.

If you are having trouble accessing If you are having trouble accessing the channels on your digital television, the channels on your digital television,

we strongly recommend to re-scan your televisionwe strongly recommend to re-scan your televisionto access the local channels.to access the local channels.

Since the transition occurred on Jan. 5, Since the transition occurred on Jan. 5, customers are NOT able tocustomers are NOT able to

view local channels on view local channels on cathode-ray tube televisions cathode-ray tube televisions

and and digital non-compliant televisions.digital non-compliant televisions.

Transition Assistance ProgramTransition Assistance Program What's your transition plan?What's your transition plan? Get started today!Get started today!

Contact your local Transition Assistance Office:Contact your local Transition Assistance Office: Bldg. 102, RM 111Bldg. 102, RM 111 DSN: 263-3940 DSN: 263-3940

Transition Assistance ProgramTransition Assistance Program Be an advocate Be an advocate for your retirement community!for your retirement community!

USAG-Japan retiree council meets USAG-Japan retiree council meets the third Friday of every month from 4 to 5 p.m.the third Friday of every month from 4 to 5 p.m.

Transition Assistance ProgramTransition Assistance Program Command Group Small ConferenceCommand Group Small Conference

Room, Bldg. 102. Room, Bldg. 102.

Contact your local Transition Assistance Office: Contact your local Transition Assistance Office: 263-3940263-3940 for further information. for further information.

The DBIDS registration is only required The DBIDS registration is only required for NAF Atsugi personnel.for NAF Atsugi personnel.

If other members would like to register If other members would like to register and receive a Guest Pass and receive a Guest Pass

for their guest to come on board the installation, for their guest to come on board the installation, they will need to be registered into DBIDS.they will need to be registered into DBIDS.

Military members E-7 and above/Officers Military members E-7 and above/Officers are not required to register guests and obtain are not required to register guests and obtain

a Guest Pass with the Pass and ID office. a Guest Pass with the Pass and ID office.

GS-12 and above are not required to register guests GS-12 and above are not required to register guests with the Pass and ID Office. with the Pass and ID Office.

Their ID card must state their grade.Their ID card must state their grade.

11Social Networks - Do’s and Don’tsSocial Networks - Do’s and Don’tsOnly establish and maintain connections Only establish and maintain connections

with people you know and trust. with people you know and trust. Review your connections often.Review your connections often.

22Social Networks - Do’s and Don’tsSocial Networks - Do’s and Don’ts

Assume that ANYONE can see any information Assume that ANYONE can see any information about your activities, personal life, about your activities, personal life,

or professional life that you post and share.or professional life that you post and share.


Ensure that your family takes similar precautions Ensure that your family takes similar precautions with their accounts; their privacy and with their accounts; their privacy and

sharing settings can expose your personal data.sharing settings can expose your personal data.

44Social Networks - Do’s and Don’tsSocial Networks - Do’s and Don’tsAvoid posting or tagging images of you Avoid posting or tagging images of you

or your family that clearly show your face.or your family that clearly show your face.


Select pictures taken at a distance, at an angle, Select pictures taken at a distance, at an angle, or otherwise concealed. or otherwise concealed.


Never post Smartphone photos and Never post Smartphone photos and don’t use your face as a profile photo, instead, don’t use your face as a profile photo, instead,

use cartoons or avatars.use cartoons or avatars.


Use secure browser settings when possible Use secure browser settings when possible and monitor your browsing history to ensure and monitor your browsing history to ensure

that you recognize all access points.that you recognize all access points.

A newly opened convenience store, A newly opened convenience store, named “Poplar”, named “Poplar”,

located in the JGSDF General Service Unit building located in the JGSDF General Service Unit building across a street from the Camp Zama across a street from the Camp Zama

Arts and Crafts Center. Arts and Crafts Center.

Poplar is located on the first floor, Poplar is located on the first floor, next to the Historical Exhibition Room. next to the Historical Exhibition Room.

They are available to all personnel, They are available to all personnel, including U.S. Army Soldiers, DA Civilians, including U.S. Army Soldiers, DA Civilians,

Family members and local national employees.Family members and local national employees.

The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 7 p.mThe hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. . No parking is allowed by the JGSDF building.No parking is allowed by the JGSDF building.

Payments forms accepted are:Payments forms accepted are: Japanese YenJapanese Yen Credit CardsCredit Cards PASMO/SUICA train cardsPASMO/SUICA train cards

Runners are permitted to run the course Runners are permitted to run the course Monday thru Friday only, from the hours of Monday thru Friday only, from the hours of 5:30 - 7:30 a.m.5:30 - 7:30 a.m.

Runners are required to run on cart paths Runners are required to run on cart paths only, following the designated run route only, following the designated run route one way only.one way only.

Camp Zama Golf CourseCamp Zama Golf Course

Runners are not permitted to have any Runners are not permitted to have any drinks or food of any kind on the course.drinks or food of any kind on the course.

Runners are allowed to run only the back Runners are allowed to run only the back nine holes, from the 10th to the 18th.nine holes, from the 10th to the 18th.


Soldiers will not run in a group on the Soldiers will not run in a group on the golf course larger than a squad size element.golf course larger than a squad size element.

The use of headphones are not allowed The use of headphones are not allowed on the course.on the course.


Runners are not permitted to conduct Runners are not permitted to conduct any physical fitness exercise on the course any physical fitness exercise on the course or be on the greens and or fairways or be on the greens and or fairways for any reason, at any time.for any reason, at any time.

The distance from 10 tee to 18 green is The distance from 10 tee to 18 green is 2.356 miles or 3.791 KM.2.356 miles or 3.791 KM.


Reminder 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.


- 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..

The strength of the nation is built on the readiness The strength of the nation is built on the readiness and resilience of every member of the premier and resilience of every member of the premier

all-volunteer Total Armyall-volunteer Total Army-every Soldier, civilian and Family member.-every Soldier, civilian and Family member.

We will uphold the Army's responsibilityWe will uphold the Army's responsibilityto provide benefits and high-quality services to provide benefits and high-quality services that are components of a professional forcethat are components of a professional force

decided to the Army for the long term.decided to the Army for the long term.

The Army remains steadfast in its commitment to:The Army remains steadfast in its commitment to:

Maintain the trust between Leaders and Maintain the trust between Leaders and their Soldiers, Families and civilianstheir Soldiers, Families and civilians


Foster an environment that promotes Foster an environment that promotes adaptability adaptability

and self relianceand self reliance


Promote physical, emotional, social, Family Promote physical, emotional, social, Family and and

spiritual strengthsspiritual strengths


Honor the services and sacrifices of those Honor the services and sacrifices of those who serve our Nationwho serve our Nation

The Camp Zama, SFHA and YND Pass Offices The Camp Zama, SFHA and YND Pass Offices and Vehicle Registration Offices and Vehicle Registration Offices

will be closed will be closed 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday start on Jan. 15 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday start on Jan. 15

for training.for training.

Pass and Vehicle Registration OfficesPass and Vehicle Registration OfficesClosuresClosures

The Tokyo Pass Office will close only The Tokyo Pass Office will close only on the last Thursday of the month.on the last Thursday of the month.

Pass and Vehicle Registration OfficesPass and Vehicle Registration OfficesClosuresClosures

Is it Is it FluFlu or or EbolaEbola??

Flu (influenza)Flu (influenza)

The flu is a common contagiousThe flu is a common contagiousrespiratory illness caused by flurespiratory illness caused by fluviruses. The flu is different fromviruses. The flu is different froma cold.a cold.Flu can cause mild to severe illness,Flu can cause mild to severe illness,and complications can lead to death.and complications can lead to death.


How Flu Germs Are SpreadHow Flu Germs Are Spread

The flu is spread mainly by dropletsThe flu is spread mainly by dropletsmade when people who have the flumade when people who have the flucough, sneeze, or talk. Viruses cancough, sneeze, or talk. Viruses canalso spread on surfaces, but this isalso spread on surfaces, but this isless common.less common.People with the flu can spread the virus People with the flu can spread the virus before, during, and after they are sick.before, during, and after they are sick.


Who Gets The Flu?Who Gets The Flu?

Anyone can get the flu.Anyone can get the flu.Some people - like very young children,Some people - like very young children,older adults, and people witholder adults, and people withsome health conditions - are at highsome health conditions - are at highrisk of serious complications.risk of serious complications.


Signs and Symptoms of FluSigns and Symptoms of Flu

The signs and symptoms of flu usually The signs and symptoms of flu usually develop within 2 days after exposure. develop within 2 days after exposure. Symptoms come on quickly and allSymptoms come on quickly and allat once.at once.


EbolaEbola

Ebola is a rare and deadly diseaseEbola is a rare and deadly diseasecaused by infection with ancaused by infection with anEbola virus.Ebola virus.


How Ebola Germs are SpreadHow Ebola Germs are Spread

Ebola can only be spread by directEbola can only be spread by directcontact with blood or body fluids fromcontact with blood or body fluids from

a person who is sick or who has dieda person who is sick or who has died of Ebola.of Ebola.


How Ebola Germs are SpreadHow Ebola Germs are Spread

Ebola can only be spread by directEbola can only be spread by directcontact with blood or body fluids fromcontact with blood or body fluids from

objects like needles that have beenobjects like needles that have been in contact with the blood or bodyin contact with the blood or body fluids of a person sick with Ebola.fluids of a person sick with Ebola. Ebola cannot spread in the air or byEbola cannot spread in the air or by water or food.water or food.


Who Gets Ebola?Who Gets Ebola?

People most at risk of getting Ebola arePeople most at risk of getting Ebola are

healthcare providers taking care ofhealthcare providers taking care of Ebola patients.Ebola patients.


Who Gets Ebola?Who Gets Ebola?

People most at risk of getting Ebola arePeople most at risk of getting Ebola are

• • friends and family who have hadfriends and family who have had unprotected direct contact withunprotected direct contact with blood or body fluids of a person sickblood or body fluids of a person sick with Ebola.with Ebola.


Signs and Symptoms of EbolaSigns and Symptoms of Ebola

The signs and symptoms of Ebola canThe signs and symptoms of Ebola canappear 2 to 21 days after exposure. appear 2 to 21 days after exposure. The average time is 8 to 10 days. The average time is 8 to 10 days. Symptoms of Ebola develop over Symptoms of Ebola develop over several days and become progressively several days and become progressively more severe.more severe.•• •• People with Ebola cannot spreadPeople with Ebola cannot spreadthe virus until symptoms appear.the virus until symptoms appear.

FluFlu

Fever or feeling feverishFever or feeling feverish HeadacheHeadache Muscle or body achesMuscle or body aches Feeling very tired (fatigue)Feeling very tired (fatigue) CoughCough Sore throatSore throat• • Runny or stuffy noseRunny or stuffy nose

EbolaEbola

FeverFever Severe headacheSevere headache Muscle painMuscle pain Feeling very tired (fatigue)Feeling very tired (fatigue) Vomiting and diarrhea developVomiting and diarrhea develop after 3–6 daysafter 3–6 days Weakness (can be severe)Weakness (can be severe) Stomach painStomach pain Unexplained bleeding or bruisingUnexplained bleeding or bruising

For more information about the flue and Ebola, For more information about the flue and Ebola, visitvisit

www.cdc.gov/fluwww.cdc.gov/flu and and www.cdc.cov/ebolawww.cdc.cov/ebola

Retirees, did you know Retirees, did you know that there are a variety of resources that there are a variety of resources

available to you available to you through the Camp Zama Retirement Services. through the Camp Zama Retirement Services.

Go toGo to http://soldierforlife.army.mil/retirement/ http://soldierforlife.army.mil/retirement/

for the latest and most updated information for the latest and most updated information for retirees.for retirees.

To subscribe to the Army Echoes go to To subscribe to the Army Echoes go to https://soldierforlife.army.mil/retirement/https://soldierforlife.army.mil/retirement/echoes-subscriptionechoes-subscription

The Army Echoes newsletter The Army Echoes newsletter can be downloaded (electronic edition) can be downloaded (electronic edition) to: iPhones, iPads, and Android phones to: iPhones, iPads, and Android phones

using the free Echoes apps using the free Echoes apps in the App Store (iOS) in the App Store (iOS)

and Google Play (Android).and Google Play (Android).

The East Meets West Gift Shop The East Meets West Gift Shop is looking for afternoon shift volunteers. is looking for afternoon shift volunteers.

The East Meets West Gift Shop The East Meets West Gift Shop is a community service project of is a community service project of

the Zama Community Spouses’ Association the Zama Community Spouses’ Association (ZaCSA), (ZaCSA),

and is staffed by ZaCSA volunteers. and is staffed by ZaCSA volunteers.

All proceeds go towards All proceeds go towards the ZaCSA Community Grants and Scholarships. the ZaCSA Community Grants and Scholarships.

Contact to ZaCSA to volunteer.Contact to ZaCSA to volunteer.

www.zacsa.orgwww.zacsa.org

Any and all social media platforms Any and all social media platforms that are affiliated with U.S. Army Garrison Japan that are affiliated with U.S. Army Garrison Japan

and its counterparts must be registered and its counterparts must be registered with U.S. Army Garrison Japan Public Affairs Office, with U.S. Army Garrison Japan Public Affairs Office,

per Army guidance. per Army guidance.

If you are a social media content manager or If you are a social media content manager or someone who updates and posts to someone who updates and posts to

any Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, etc. any Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, etc. account that is related to any Garrison Japan service, account that is related to any Garrison Japan service,

office or facility (to include office or facility (to include Family Readiness Groups and Unit accounts),Family Readiness Groups and Unit accounts),

contact Garrison PAO at contact Garrison PAO at 263-3486263-3486..

All social media content managers All social media content managers need to complete need to complete

WEB Content and OPSEC training at WEB Content and OPSEC training at https://iatraining.us.army.mil/index.html https://iatraining.us.army.mil/index.html

by Oct. 31by Oct. 31..

Once registered with Garrison PAO and Once registered with Garrison PAO and once WEB training has been completed, once WEB training has been completed,

there will be there will be a scheduled mandatory training session a scheduled mandatory training session

conducted with conducted with the social media content managers. the social media content managers.

This mandatory training This mandatory training will be conducted by Garrison PAO. will be conducted by Garrison PAO.

Content managers will receive Content managers will receive their training date after registration.their training date after registration.

Directorate of Emergency ServicesDirectorate of Emergency Services

The SGD Pass office will close The SGD Pass office will close from Sep. 1, 2014 to Sept. 15, 2015 from Sep. 1, 2014 to Sept. 15, 2015

Daily pass for visitors and contractors Daily pass for visitors and contractors will be issued by the security guards.will be issued by the security guards.

Sagami Depot Pass office ClosureSagami Depot Pass office Closure


SGD SGD パスオフィスはパスオフィスは２０１４年９月１日から２０１５年２０１４年９月１日から２０１５年 99 月月 11 日まで日まで

クローズします。クローズします。

デイリーパスは警備隊が発行いたします。デイリーパスは警備隊が発行いたします。

SGD SGD パスオフィスパスオフィス


Special Event Pass, Long Term Visitor Pass Special Event Pass, Long Term Visitor Pass including Vehicle Passincluding Vehicle Pass

for LN employees and contractors for LN employees and contractors will be issued will be issued

at SFHA and ZAMA Pass Offices.at SFHA and ZAMA Pass Offices.

SGD Pass office ClosureSGD Pass office Closure


Pass request form can be sent to: Pass request form can be sent to: usarmy.zama.imcom-pacific.list.usarmy.zama.imcom-pacific.list.usagj-des-pass-office@mail.mil [email protected]

The pass will be issued at SFHA Pass Office The pass will be issued at SFHA Pass Office after your request is approved.after your request is approved.

The operation hours at SFHA Pass Office will be The operation hours at SFHA Pass Office will be Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.



相模補給廠でのイベントパスや、相模補給廠でのイベントパスや、従業員、業者の通行証、車両パスは従業員、業者の通行証、車両パスは

全て相模原住宅と、座間のパスオフィスが取り扱います。全て相模原住宅と、座間のパスオフィスが取り扱います。



パスのリクエストフォームを作成後パスのリクエストフォームを作成後下記のアドレスにても、パス発行の手続きが出来ます。下記のアドレスにても、パス発行の手続きが出来ます。

usarmy.zama.imcom-pacific.list.usarmy.zama.imcom-pacific.list.usagj-des-pass-office@mail.mil [email protected]

パスの手続きが出来次第、相模原住宅のパスの手続きが出来次第、相模原住宅のパスオフィスにてパスオフィスにて受け取る事が出来ます。受け取る事が出来ます。

　時間：月曜日から金曜日の午前８時から　時間：月曜日から金曜日の午前８時から午後５時午後５時


CPAC’s new operation procedures CPAC’s new operation procedures

The Camp Zama CPAC has new operation procedures. The Camp Zama CPAC has new operation procedures. Here are some of the changes that have been made: Here are some of the changes that have been made:

An appointment will be needed to discuss personal An appointment will be needed to discuss personal personnel questions. Employees can either call the CPAC's personnel questions. Employees can either call the CPAC's

main line at 263-3755 or make an appointment in person.main line at 263-3755 or make an appointment in person.


The CPAC will, however, be available to managersThe CPAC will, however, be available to managersto discuss hiring actions at all times.to discuss hiring actions at all times.

CPAC has designated Monday afternoons as their time to CPAC has designated Monday afternoons as their time to work uninterrupted. During this time, specialists will be work uninterrupted. During this time, specialists will be

working on vacancy announcements and/or referral lists. working on vacancy announcements and/or referral lists.


They will not answer their phones or respond to emails. They will not answer their phones or respond to emails.

For more information:For more information:263-3755263-3755

Women, Infants, and Children Women, Infants, and Children OverseasOverseas

The WIC Overseas program provides The WIC Overseas program provides several important benefits to help you and several important benefits to help you and

your family lead healthier lives.your family lead healthier lives.


The program services are provided to The program services are provided to eligible participants overseas:eligible participants overseas:

- Active Duty Military & their Dependents- Active Duty Military & their Dependents- DoD Civilian employees & their family- DoD Civilian employees & their familymembersmembers- DoD contractors & their family members- DoD contractors & their family members


For more information:For more information:263-8960263-8960

The Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness The Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness communication team recently kicked off communication team recently kicked off

a 90-day communication campaign a 90-day communication campaign to encourage Army spouses to take to encourage Army spouses to take

the Global Assessment Tool (GAT 2.0). the Global Assessment Tool (GAT 2.0).

Please help us spread the word! Please help us spread the word!

The GAT 2.0 is a confidential online The GAT 2.0 is a confidential online self-assessment that provides users self-assessment that provides users

with an overall look of with an overall look of their comprehensive health and well-being. their comprehensive health and well-being.

Go to Go to https://www.milsuite.milhttps://www.milsuite.mil

to take the GAT 2.0. Go to to take the GAT 2.0. Go to http://csf2.army.mil/ http://csf2.army.mil/

to learn more about GAT 2.0.to learn more about GAT 2.0.

The Camp Zama Golf Course hasThe Camp Zama Golf Course hasopened a designated pathway for runners.opened a designated pathway for runners.

The rules are as follows:The rules are as follows:

Runners are permitted to run Runners are permitted to run on the course on the course Monday through Friday only, Monday through Friday only, from the hours of 5:30 -7:30 a.m.from the hours of 5:30 -7:30 a.m.


Runners are required to run Runners are required to run on cart paths only, on cart paths only, following the designated run route following the designated run route one way only.one way only.


Runners are not permitted Runners are not permitted to have any drinks or food ofto have any drinks or food ofany kind on the course.any kind on the course.


Runners are allowed to run only the Runners are allowed to run only the back 9-holes, from the 10th to the 18th. back 9-holes, from the 10th to the 18th. The distance from the 10 tee The distance from the 10 tee

to the 18 green is 2.356 miles or to the 18 green is 2.356 miles or 3.791 kilometers.3.791 kilometers.


Soldiers should not run in a group Soldiers should not run in a group on the golf course larger than on the golf course larger than a squad size element.a squad size element.


The use of head phones are The use of head phones are not allowed on the course.not allowed on the course.


Runners are not permitted to conduct Runners are not permitted to conduct any physical fitness exercises any physical fitness exercises on the course or be on the greens and/or on the course or be on the greens and/or fairways for any reason, at any time. fairways for any reason, at any time.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:263-8255263-8255

Website: Website: SuicidePreventionLifeline.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 Counselor:Military and Family Life Counselor:263-3638263-3638

Units located on Units located on U.S. Army Garrison Japan Honshu installations U.S. Army Garrison Japan Honshu installations

must coordinate with must coordinate with the Hazardous Material Control Center the Hazardous Material Control Center

at Sagami General Depot at Sagami General Depot when purchasing hazardous materials.when purchasing hazardous materials.

Please procure recycled, bio-based or Please procure recycled, bio-based or environmentally preferable materials environmentally preferable materials

when they are available in a timely manner, when they are available in a timely manner, they meet your unit’s performance standards they meet your unit’s performance standards

and are reasonably priced.and are reasonably priced.

Units located on U.S. Army Garrison JapanUnits located on U.S. Army Garrison JapanHonshu installations must coordinate Honshu installations must coordinate

with the Hazardous Material Control Center with the Hazardous Material Control Center at Sagami Depot.at Sagami Depot.

Call Call 268-4222268-4222 for assistance. for assistance.

Please procure recycled, bio-based orPlease procure recycled, bio-based orenvironmentally preferable materials environmentally preferable materials

when they are available in a timely manner,when they are available in a timely manner,they meet your unit's performance standards,they meet your unit's performance standards,

and are reasonably priced.and are reasonably priced.

The Identification Card section The Identification Card section at Camp Zama’s Military Personnel Division at Camp Zama’s Military Personnel Division

will begin using will begin using the online RAPIDS appointment scheduler.the online RAPIDS appointment scheduler.

ID Card Section to Begin Online SchedulingID Card Section to Begin Online Scheduling

Visit the following link to schedule an appointment:Visit the following link to schedule an appointment:http://go.usa.gov/WrXQhttp://go.usa.gov/WrXQ

Call Call 263-4449 263-4449 oror 046-407-4449 046-407-4449 for same-day appointments or further guidance.for same-day appointments or further guidance.

ID Card Section to Begin Online SchedulingID Card Section to Begin Online Scheduling

All Status of Forces Agreement members, All Status of Forces Agreement members, to include children and spouses, to include children and spouses,

are required to register all privately owned bicycles.are required to register all privately owned bicycles.Sponsors need to prepare USAG-J Form 1349EJ Sponsors need to prepare USAG-J Form 1349EJ

in order to properly register in order to properly register all privately owned bicycles.all privately owned bicycles.

Directorate of Emergency ServicesDirectorate of Emergency Services Bicycle RegistrationBicycle Registration

Bicycles can be registered at the Vehicle Registration Office (Bldg. 227)

or the Sagamihara Family Housing Area Pass and ID Office

at Gate 1.

Directorate of Emergency ServicesDirectorate of Emergency Services Bicycle RegistrationBicycle Registration

Serial number locations are normally found Serial number locations are normally found on the below locations of any model bicycle:on the below locations of any model bicycle:

Head tubeHead tubeSeat tubeSeat tube

At rear wheelAt rear wheelmountmount

Under crankUnder crank(bottom bracket)(bottom bracket)

Common Serial Number LocationsCommon Serial Number Locations

Registrations stickers will be placed visibly on the seat tube area:

Seat tubeSeat tube

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.

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

Provide your input or feedback online at theU.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

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