Command Channel Slides Week Between May 22 to 28

11 a.m., Saturday, May 23

Great Family Fun!

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Sake Tasting w/Small

Appetizer

Cost $10.00 per person

Limited Seats 20

Reservation @267-6097

Sunday, May 24

Pleas drink responsibly. If you need assistance, Please contact the

management.

Saturday, May 23, 6 - 9 p.m.

Camp Zama Community Club

$ 10.00 per person

Includes Hors d'oeuvres

Event will be held outdoors



Wine purchased separately (per glass)



* Please drink responsibly.

If you need assistance,

please contact the management.

As part of the tunnel widening project

on Camp Zama,

Sendai Street at the south side of Bldg. 742

will be closed on

May 27 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Upcoming Road Closures

The Commander’s Cup event

6-Person Soccer Tournament

will be held June 6 starting at 9 a.m.

on the Yano Soccer Field.

Teams need to be registered by June 4.

Individuals are still needed to serve

as captains for this event.

This event is open to personnel in the Camp Zama,

Sagami General Depot and

the Sagamihara Family Housing Area to include:

All military personnel

All DoD/DAC personnel

Retirees

Family members

JGSDF and Local Nation Employees

(18yrs old or older, not in high school)

The type of competition

will be determined by the number of teams entered.

** Teams may be all male, all female or mixed. **

Admission is FREE!

Awards will be given to first and second place teams.

For more information about this event

call 263-4664/7980.

Because of You Contest

US Army Garrison Japan Safety will host

refresher Military Sport-bike Rider Course

and Advanced Rider Course (MSRC/ARC) courses,

available to everyone who needs refresher training

in the Kanto Plain.

Personnel will need to provide

their own motorcycles

for the course and the ARC is open to

all types of motorcycles.

Sport-bike riders will have priority MSRC;

but all types of motorcycle riders

are allowed to sign up

for the Advanced Rider Course (ARC).

Sign up at

http://www.capefoxtraining.com/registration/index/75

There is space for 12 students per class.

Projected Schedule:

May 23 - ARC July 11 - ARC

June 13 - ARC Aug. 15 - ARC

The MSRC/ARC classes will start at 7:45 a.m.

at Bldg 314 Room 231 (EO office) classroom.

The building and classroom

will be open for the Saturday classes.

The range portion will start after the classroom

will be conducted

on the Golf Ramp Motorcycle Range.

Students will be escorted

by a member of the USAG Japan Safety Office

or an instructor who is a qualified flightline driver.

Students and instructors will follow

all flightline driving rules

and regulations including FOD checks

on motorcycles/vehicles prior to enter

the Golf Ramp Area

through the Dental Clinic entry gate.

Further information will be sent to students

who are signed up for the courses.

Please ensure that personnel operate

their own motorcycles to the course,

have all required PPE and obtain supervisor approval

prior to signing up for the course.

If you have any questions,

please call the USAG Japan Safety Office

at 225-SAFE (7233)

10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 21

Thursday Nights5 - 9 p.m.

USAG Japan Command and

the Directorate of Public Works (DPW)

are working to make this FY15 intermittent

cooling transition period more comfortable,

while still meeting requirements set

by the Secretary of the Army (SECARMY) Memorandum,

16 Jan 2013,

Subject:

Risk Mitigation in the Face of Fiscal Uncertainty.

As a trial basis, DPW will be operating the

air-condition (A/C) systems based on outside

temperatures and the heat index from local

weather forecasts.

Those who have independent control of

their A/C systems,

please follow the guidance and only operate

when the outside temperature is 78° F (26° C)

or greater.

Discontinue A/C use

when the outside temperature falls below 78°F (26° C).

This will help us

save energy and meet our requirements.

Thank you very much for your cooperation!

The Living Pattern Survey (LPS),

an important component in determining

the Cost of Living Allowance

(COLA) for Japan,

began May 1, 2015

and continues through May 22.

The Defense Travel Management Office

conducts this online survey every three years

and captures input from

service members and their families

to establish where and how goods

and services are purchased.

All service members in Japan

are highly encouraged to take the 30 minute survey

either at work or at home with their families.

The survey is located at

http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/lps-japan.cfm

COLA is a valuable entitlement

while stationed overseas.

By taking the time and effort

to complete the LPS,

the Department of Defense is able to set

equitable allowance rates for Japan.

Thank you and please remember

that completing the survey

is your voice in this valuable entitlement.

U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward) will host

the 240th U.S. Army Birthday Ball

June 26 from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.

at the Camp Zama Community Club.

Tickets will be sold by unit POCs until June 1.

For more information call 268-4675.

Ticket prices are as follows:

E-1 through E-4 (Civilian/LNE 1-4) $25

E-5 through E-8 (Civilian/LNE 5-7) $35

E-9 and officers (Civilian/LNE 8 and above) $45

Multicultural Day

will be recognized at Arnn Elementary School

May 21.

On this day, Arnn will show students

how our strength is truly found

in our diversity.

There will be four 30 minute sessions

in which presenters

from our community will share

their culture, heritage or special interest.

If you are willing and interested in

participating in this day,

please contact the School Liaison Officer

at 263-5441.

Presentation Times:

9 to 9:25 a.m.

9:30 to 9:55 a.m.

10 to 10:25 a.m.

10:30 to 10:55 a.m.

During these presentation sessions,

participants may show

pictures, slides, Power Point, make a craft,

teach a dance, sing songs,

share or make food,

or just have an open discussion

with the students.

The PTO will reimburse a considerable amount

for any cost incurred

and lunch will be served to presenters

from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

At 1:15 p.m. the school wide

Multicultural Celebration assembly

will be held in the cafeteria/gymnasium.

There will be presentations of multicultural singing,

native dancing and etc.

Arnn’s sister school Sagamidai do Taiko

will perform as well.

Thank you in advance for helping

our students appreciate each other's culture!

The 2015 Sun West Roundup Vacation Bible School

will be held

Aug. 3 through 7 from 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m.

at the Camp Zama Community Activity Center.

Please pick up and drop off registration forms

at Zama and Sagamihara

Family Housing Area Chapels and Libraries,

as well as

the Camp Zama Religious Education Center.

Activities will include

music, bible stories, snacks, arts & crafts, and sports.

Each day will have

an opening and closing ceremony in the CAC.

“No Heating / No Cooling” period began April 24,

which allows DPW to perform

necessary preventive maintenance, checks, and services required

on air conditioning systems

throughout installation prior to cooling period.

During “No Heating / No Cooling” period,

facility/building managers must ensure

occupants maximize use of natural ventilation

by opening windows and common area entrances.

The following facilities will be provided top priority

for a controlled environment service

without natural ventilation capability:

DOD Schools, MEDDAC, Exchange,

Camp Zama Community Club.

Based on historical weather records,

intermittent cooling period

is projected to begin

on or around May 12.

Cooling will be provided based on

the following indoor heat index criteria:

78 degrees F or above (from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.)

74 degrees F or above (from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.)

Call DPW 263-3609 for more information

There will be a road closure

at Sagami General Depot to replace steam lines:

Phase-1 5th Street at Block 154 area

from May 11 to June 30

Phase-2 5th Street and Crossway

at Block 154 and 164

from June 22 to Sept. 25


There will be a half road closure

May 11 to June 30

at Camp Zama,

Pine Tree Road (near Gate #4)

to correct deficiencies to boundary fence.


Working Hours: (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.):

Traffic will be controlled with Flag Men

Weekends, Holidays and Nighttime:

(5 p.m. to 8 a.m.):

Traffic will be controlled by signal


There will be Critical Thinking training

for Local National Employees June 23.

Garrison LN training funds are centrally funded,

therefore each directorate/special staff are not required to

manage funds for your employees.

The seats are limited, therefore please scrutinize and

select the individual(s) in your organization

who would most benefit from this training.

How to Apply: Submit the completed a SF 182 form

to the Training Br at JESO by May 8.

Fund citation number (Section C, Box 6) and

the budget officer's signature in Section E

is not required.

If your employee applied

under any previous announcement,

they must reply.

Please have the applicants address a brief justification

for training attendance on item 18 (Training Objective),

Section B on the SF 182.

All applications should be gathered and submitted

by the training coordinator at your organization

and sent to

the Training and Career Development Branch

by May 8.

Memorial Day travel suggestions

are on the website at

http://zamaitt.com.

Please book as soon as possible

to avoid disappointment.

Camp Zama Outdoor Recreation & Leisure Travel Services

Discount tickets to the LOUVRE exhibition

in Tokyo until June 1 are available at Zama ITT.

Disney Weekday Special Passports

are available at Zama ITT.


If you are going to Narita or Haneda Airports

Zama ITT will make your reservation

and issue your tickets in advance

for the commercial bus from Sagami Ono.

Please contact Zama ITT.


Special 2-day bus trips to

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route,

Snow Walls Otani and Shirakawa Village

for May and June

are now on sale at Zama ITT.

Please call for details.


For these and other travel specials

please contact Zama ITT

at 263-5273/046-254-8896

or [email protected].


Add some variety & fun on your Training Days

w/fun Team Building Bowling Competition

ZAMA BOWLING CENTER

1. Divide your staff into teams of three, four, or five

members.

ZAMA BOWLING CENTER

2. Each team will be given a task and will bowl

three games as a team. (i.e., frame 1 bowl w/your

left hand, frame2, bowl between your legs, etc.)

ZAMA BOWLING CENTER

3. For each game, one member will bowl the 1st frame,

another member the 2nd frame, another the 3rd frame

and so on, until all 10 frames are competed.

ZAMA BOWLING CENTER

The team with the highest total score of the three games

is the winner, and will be awarded something special

from the BOSS.

ZAMA BOWLING CENTER

Make arrangements at the Bowling Center

or call 263-4780 to reserve a time & date

ZAMA BOWLING CENTER

Summer is typically a busy construction period.

It is important to all community members,

especially children,

to practice safety and show awareness

when maneuvering

around a construction area in and

around our community.

Remember to "Stay Safe, Stay Away!"

With the different types of construction sites

all over the installations,

it is very important to be

aware of the risk.

Large heavy vehicles – On some construction sites,

heavy machinery and trucks could be operating

to move heavy loads.

When these machines are in use

sometimes the operators are unable

to see fully.

Large heavy vehicles

Therefore if you go near them when in operation

you run the risk of being seriously injured or worse.

Pits and manholes – When creating new buildings

or demolishing old ones, often deep holes are

dug to lay foundations or to reach

the pipes below the construction

site floor.

Pits and manholes

When playing on construction sites,

you may not be aware of these holes

and may fall down them.

Building materials – Many of the materials

that are used on construction sites like

bricks, sand and pipes can also pose

further risks to you.

If not properly stored these materials

could topple and fall on you.

Not wearing safety clothes –

If you are not wearing the right safety clothing

you are putting yourself at an even

greater risk while on a construction site

as people will not be able to see you.

They are worn for a reason!

Not wearing safety clothes

There are many ways to minimize

the risks posed to community members

by knowing how to stay safe!

Children should always be with an adult –

never go on to a construction site

if an adult is not present.

This way they will be able to look out for you

as well as instruct you on how to stay safe.

Mind the Barriers – Community members,

especially children should always follow

the specific routes around construction

sites that are designed to keep

community members a safe distance

away from the construction site.

Always be alert – every minute something

changes on a construction site,

so it is best to be more alert when on sites.

Heavy loads could be being moved or

heavy machinery could be crossing

the site.

Always be alert!

Never play on/near construction sites –

if a construction site is closed,

it is closed for a reason.

Do not view this as an opportunity

to use it as a play ground.

Signs – be aware of all signs

on construction sites.

They are there for a reason and

could save your life!

STRONG & KIND bars contain hemp seeds.

Please watch out carefully

for these snack bars

containing hemp ingredients .

In order to ensure military readiness,

the ingestion of products containing

or products derived from hemp seed

or hemp seed oil is prohibited.

Failure to comply with the mandatory provisions

of this paragraph

by military personnel is a violation of

Article 92, UCMJ.

Violations may result in

administrative disciplinary action

without regard to otherwise applicable criminal

or civil sanctions for violations of related laws.

Y A N O F I T N E S S C E N T E R

at SKIESUnlimited

Ages 6-12, $10 per class

Ms. Emi Ishigaki

U.S. Army Medical Department Activity- Japan

is currently undergoing

temporary “split operations”

with Tripler Army Medical Center.

What does this mean to you?

All correspondence is sent by TAMC

(to include Invoice and Receipts and Past Due Notices),

and TAMC is also filing insurance claims.

If you have questions regarding

insurance claims filing,

please contact your insurance company

and/or TAMC

at the number listed on your Invoice and Receipt.

MEDDAC-J is collecting and processing payments

from both patients and insurance returns.

If you suspect your insurance

has reimbursed your claim,

feel free to contact MEDDAC-J Billing Office

to inquire as to whether or not

the Office is currently processing it.

What can you do to help?

Insurance companies will be less likely to deny claims

to their customers than the medical facility acting

on the customer’s behalf.

Therefore, please be proactive

with your insurance company.

However, if you have not received

an Explanation of Benefits (EOB)

from your insurance company within 90 days

after receiving your Invoice and Receipt from TAMC,

Please inform the MEDDAC-J billing office

at 263-4693

particularly if the claim that was filed corresponded

to a date of service before FY14.

For more information, patients can call

263-4693 or 046-407-4693.

Customers are now able to pay for their medical care

online through the “pay.gov” website.

No login information is required to complete payment.

Follow steps below:

1. Go to www.pay.gov

2. In the left hand column locate Public Forms,

select By Form Name

3. Click B and click BG Crawford F. Sams Clinic

to open form

Follow steps below:

4. Enter all required information on the form

5. Select a payment method

6. Click Submit Data

Follow steps below:

7. Follow the steps provided by PAY.GOV

to enter your payment information

8. Click continue

9. Confirm your information then enter

your Email Address

Follow steps below:

10. Click Submit Payment

11. Print a copy of your receipt for your

personal records

You have just completed an online payment!

Parents... We want to hear from you.

Services Patron Satisfaction SurveyCYS

Services Patron Satisfaction SurveyCYS

Parents... We want to hear from you.

U.S. Army Garrison Japan is looking for

Vietnam Veterans

or Family members of Vietnam veterans

who are interested in participating in

a ceremony commemorating

the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.

Please assist us in identifying Vietnam veterans

that will be acknowledged during a formal ceremony.

Additionally, we are interested in

collecting personal photographs

or other memorabilia that can be displayed

at a reception following the ceremony.

The ceremony is open to the public and the DPTMS

will soon announce date, time and the location.

If you are interested in participating

please contact USAG-J DPTMS Operations

at 263-3330 or 263-3435.

Join ACS at EDIS for parenting education

and support skills that build

parents' knowledge of child health and development,

and increase awareness of child rearing practices.

The class is held every Tuesday

from 9 to 10 a.m. and from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m.

Parents can join the New Parent Support Program

and earn promotion points while they play and

learn with their child.

Contact ACS at 263-4357

and get a customized training

to meet specific needs.

Zama Army Lodging

will be replacing wallpaper

inside Bldg. 780.

Work will begin March 2,

and will be completed in June.

We are sorry for any inconvenience.

The Camp Zama Veterinary Treatment Facility

will be under renovation

from Feb. 2015 to June 2016.

The VTF will keep regular business hours

during all phases of the renovation.

Clients may elect to

schedule appointments at

the Yokota VTF: 263-4363.

Phase I: Minimal Impact (Jan. - May 2015)

Parking spaces reduced due to construction;

clients will use overflow parking.

Phase II: Light Impact (May - Sept. 2015)

Surgical services temporarily discontinued.

Phase III: Moderate Impact (Sept. 2015 – Jun. 2016)

- Surgical services temporarily discontinued.

- 30% reduction in wellness and sick call appointments.

During the renovations of Bldg. 101 and Bldg. 102

scaffolding will be placed

around the buildings.

This may create a narrow sidewalk

for pedestrians.

The renovations may cause noise

and possible chemical odors

from the paint application.

The scheduled phases and durations are as follows:

Phase 1: March 9 – June 19

(A, B, C & D Wing)

Phase 2: April 27 – Aug. 21

(Main Entrance, E, F, G & H Wing)

Express Group CycleMondays – 12 a.m. ($3 per class)

For more information: 263-4664/5656

Y a n o F I t n e s s C e n t e r

Y a n o F i t n e s s C e n t e r

~Menu~

Omelet / Boiled Eggs / Pancakes / Sliced Bacons

Biscuits / Hominy Grits / Creamed Beef

Hashed Browned Potatoes

Old Fashioned Bean Soup / Cream of Potato Soup

Baked Stuffed Salmon / New England Boiled Dinner

Mitsu-Ken’s Garlic Chicken

Lyonnaise Potatoes / Island Style Fried Rice

Sautéed Mushrooms & Onions / Italian Green BeansPrice : $6.25

~Menu~

Old Fashioned Bean Soup / Cream of Potato Soup

Barbecued Beef Cubes

Jambalaya

Mashed Potatoes

Steamed Brown Rice

Peas & Carrots

Seasoned Asparagus with Orange Zest

Price : $7.65

~Menu~

Omelet / Boiled Eggs / French Toast / Bacon Slices


Hashed Brown Potatoes

French Onion Soup / Cream of Pumpkin Soup

Roast Beef with Au Jus

Breaded Shrimp / Teriyaki Pork

Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice

Glazed Carrots / Seasoned Monaco BlendPrice : $6.25

~Menu~

French Onion Soup / Cream of Pumpkin Soup

Baked Fish with Garlic Tomato Sauce

Turkey Pot Pie

Mashed Potatoes

Buttered Noodles

Seasoned Succotash

Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage

Price : $7.65

~Menu~




Tortilla Chicken Soup / New England Clam Chowder

Chicken Fajitas / Tacos / Mexican Pork Chops

Parsley Buttered Potatoes / Spanish Rice

Mexican Mixed Vegetables

California Blend VegetablesPrice : $6.25

~Menu~

Tortilla Chicken Soup / New England Clam Chowder

Baked Fish with Mustard Dill Sauce

Chicken Ala King

Mashed Potatoes

Penne with Olive Oil

Seasoned Brussels Sprouts

Seasoned Mixed Vegetables

Price : $7.65

~Menu~

Minestrone Soup / Cream of Broccoli Soup

Lasagna / Spinach Lasagna

Szechwan Chicken

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce / Marinara

Italian Roasted Potatoes

Rice Pilaf

Seasoned Italian Blend / Seasoned Succotash

Toasted Garlic BreadPrice : $5.55

~Menu~

Minestrone Soup / Cream of Broccoli Soup

Veal Paprika Steaks

Creole Pork Chops

Mashed Potatoes

Hopping John

Ratatouille

Sautéed Mustard Greens

Price : $4.85

~Menu~

Chicken Gumbo Soup / Cream of Potato Soup

BBQ Chicken / Fried Chicken / Baked Chicken

BBQ Pork Spareribs / Southern Fried Catfish

Baked Macaroni & Cheese / Cornbread Muffins

Glazed Sweet Potatoes / Steamed Brown Rice

Black Eyed Peas / Okra & Tomato Gumbo

Southern Style Greens

Southern Fried OkraPrice : $5.55

~Menu~

Chicken Gumbo Soup / Cream of Potato Soup

Swedish Meatballs

Buffalo Chicken

Paprika Buttered Potatoes

Buttered Noodles

Herbed Broccoli

Monaco Blend Vegetables

Price : $4.85

~Menu~

Miso Soup / Chicken Egg Drop Soup

Katsu-Don / Nikujaga

Roast Turkey / Savory Bread Dressing

Oven Browned Potatoes / Steamed Rice

Seasoned Mixed Oriental

Vegetable Stir Fry

Price : $5.55

~Menu~

Miso Soup / Chicken Egg Drop Soup

Beef & Broccoli

Chinese 5 Spice Chicken

Franconia Potatoes / Steamed Rice

Calico Corn

Seasoned Cauliflower

Price : $4.85

~Menu~

Chicken Wild Rice Soup / Beef Vegetable Soup

Swiss Steak with Tomato Sauce

Bombay Chicken

Lemon Baked Fish

Paprika Buttered Potatoes

Steamed Rice

Seasoned Wax Beans

Creole Summer SquashPrice : $5.55

~Menu~

Chicken Wild Rice Soup / Beef Vegetable Soup

Beef Corn Pie

Creole Fish

O’Brien Potatoes

Noodles Jefferson

Seasoned Scandinavian

Sautéed Spinach with Garlic & Lemon

Price : $4.85

~Menu~

Omelet / Boiled Eggs / Pancakes / Sliced Bacons


Hashed Browned Potatoes

Old Fashioned Bean Soup / Cream of Mushroom Soup

Teriyaki Steak / Fried Chicken

Baked Salmon with Tomato & Basil

Scalloped Potatoes / Steamed Rice

Glazed Carrots / Green Beans CasserolePrice : $6.25

~Menu~

Old Fashioned Bean Soup

Cream of Mushroom Soup

Oriental Pepper Steak

Shrimp Fajitas

Mashed Potatoes

Mexican Rice

Peas & Carrots

Sautéed CabbagePrice : $7.65

~Menu~




Spanish Soup / Corn Chowder

Apple Glazed Corned Beef

Szechwan Shrimp / Pork Adobo

Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice

Seasoned Antigua / Corn & MushroomPrice : $6.25

~Menu~

Spanish Soup / Corn Chowder

Simmered Beef with Tomato Sauce

Baked Fish with Honey Mustard Sauce

Mashed Potatoes

Steamed Rice

Stuffed Mushrooms

Seasoned Asparagus with Orange Zest

Price : $7.65

Keep Your Sports Mind Sharp Monthly Prizes Cumulative Prizes

Every Thursday From 5 -7 p.m.

Feb. 5 through Aug. 27

Keep Your Sports Mind Sharp Monthly Prizes Cumulative Prizes

CZCC, Sports Bar

For more info: 263-7666/3256

The Zama Killer Katanas (ZKK) roller derby team

is currently recruiting

new skaters, referees,

and non-skating officials (NSO).

Whether you want to be part of a team

or want to get in shape come check us out.

No experience required.

Contact us at

[email protected]

The Camp Zama Tax Center is rolling out

a new initiative this year: "Drop-Off" Tax services.

Just like it sounds, customers can drop off their taxes for

preparation.

Tax Center Drop Off Services

The Tax Center will be open for service

Mon-Fri from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until June 16

(including training holidays and family time).

The Tax Center is located in Bldg. 101, Room CS109.


Customers are able to make an appointment

by calling 263-1040.

For more information about the Camp Zama Tax Center

visit

https://www.facebook.com/USAGJ#!/CampZamaLAO


Transition Assistance Program

Be an advocate for your retirement community!

The USAG-Japan Retiree Council meets

third Friday of every month from 4 to 5 p.m.

at Command Group Small Conference room.


Contact your local transition assistance office:

263-3940

Monday 2:30 – 8 p.m.

Tuesday 2:30 – 8 p.m.

Wednesday 2:30 – 8 p.m.

Thursday 2:30 – 8 p.m.

Friday 2:30 – 8 p.m.

Saturday 1 – 10 p.m.

Sunday & Federal Holidays Closed

Youth Program HoursU.S. Army Child Youth and School Services information

Bldg. 744, Zama DSN 263-4500

Half Day School 5:30 – 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

No School Day 5:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Before/After Program Hours

5:30 – 8 a.m. & 2:30 – 6 p.m.

Early Release 5:30 – 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Federal Holidays Closed

SAC Program HoursU.S. Army Child Youth and School Services information

Bldg. 121-01, Sagamihara Family Housing Area DSN 267-6013

Monday – Friday 5:30– 6 p.m.


Base Closure Days Closed

CYS Services Training Days Closed

CDC Program HoursU.S. Army Child Youth and School Services information

Zama Bldg. 691 DSN 263-4992SFHA Bldg. S-107 DSN 267-

6273

Monday – Wednesday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Thursday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday, Sunday Closed


Parent Central ServiceU.S. Army Child Youth and School Services information

Bldg. 680, Zama DSN 263-3397

Interested in learning Japanese?

Date: Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of

the month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Location: SFHA Library

For more information: 263-4357

Army Family Team Building Classes

are available for the entire community.

Soldiers can earn four promotion points

for every 40 hours

of Army Community Service courses.

(Promotion points are valid when the DA 87

has been signed by a Lt. Col. or above

to certify course completion.)

Soldiers will not receive promotion points

for mandatory classes such as

First Termer's Financial Readiness Training,

any course required by Command referral

and NPSP classes taken as a result of

a recommended Family Advocacy Case Review

Committee treatment plan.

Available Classes:

AFTB Leadership Development

AFTB Military Knowledge

AFTB Personal Growth and Resiliency

Available Classes:

Family Advocacy Program/New Parent

Support Program

Financial Readiness Training Classes

Operation Resources for Educating

About Deployment and You (OPREADY)

The Army Community Service’s

“ACS on Wheels”

is available to come to your meetings

and provide these training modules.

CCTV has transitioned from analog

to digital signal.

If you are having trouble accessing

the channels on your digital television,

we strongly recommend to re-scan your television

to access the local channels.

Since the transition occurred on Jan. 5,

customers are NOT able to

view local channels on

cathode-ray tube televisions

and

digital non-compliant televisions.


What's your transition plan?

Get started today!

Contact your local Transition Assistance Office:

Bldg. 102, RM 111

DSN: 263-3940


Be an advocate

for your retirement community!

USAG-Japan retiree council meets

the third Friday of every month from 4 to 5 p.m.


Command Group Small Conference

Room, Bldg. 102.

Contact your local Transition Assistance Office:

263-3940 for further information.

The DBIDS registration is only required

for NAF Atsugi personnel.

If other members would like to register

and receive a Guest Pass

for their guest to come on board the installation,

they will need to be registered into DBIDS.

Military members E-7 and above/Officers

are not required to register guests and obtain

a Guest Pass with the Pass and ID office.

GS-12 and above are not required to register guests

with the Pass and ID Office.

Their ID card must state their grade.

1Social Networks - Do’s and Don’ts

Only establish and maintain connections

with people you know and trust.

Review your connections often.


Assume that ANYONE can see any information

about your activities, personal life,

or professional life that you post and share.


Ensure that your family takes similar precautions

with their accounts; their privacy and

sharing settings can expose your personal data.


Avoid posting or tagging images of you

or your family that clearly show your face.


Select pictures taken at a distance, at an angle,

or otherwise concealed.


Never post Smartphone photos and

don’t use your face as a profile photo, instead,

use cartoons or avatars.


Use secure browser settings when possible

and monitor your browsing history to ensure

that you recognize all access points.

Japan-Wide: No off-installation public

consumption of alcohol

(12 p.m.-5 a.m.)

(10 p.m.-5 a.m.) for E5-Below who are

in a TDY/TAD, leave, or pass status in Japan,

(except those deployed on orders to Japan

for 150 days or more as part of a unit deployment)

it is not applicable to military personnel

permanently assigned

on Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders

in Japan

E5-Below (1 a.m-5 a.m.)

No Change

O-4 & above Commanders have authority to grant

event-by-event exceptions to curfew

& liberty buddy requirements & may both implement

& rescind unit denial of liberty; must report

unit denial of liberty actions to first O-6 in chain.

A newly opened convenience store,

named “Poplar”,

located in the JGSDF General Service Unit building

across a street from the Camp Zama

Arts and Crafts Center.

Poplar is located on the first floor,

next to the Historical Exhibition Room.

They are available to all personnel,

including U.S. Army Soldiers, DA Civilians,

Family members and local national employees.

The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

No parking is allowed by the JGSDF building.

Payments forms accepted are:

Japanese Yen

Credit Cards

PASMO/SUICA train cards

Runners are permitted to run the course

Monday thru Friday only, from the hours of

5:30 - 7:30 a.m.

Runners are required to run on cart paths

only, following the designated run route

one way only.

Camp Zama Golf Course

Runners are not permitted to have any

drinks or food of any kind on the course.

Runners are allowed to run only the back

nine holes, from the 10th to the 18th.


Soldiers will not run in a group on the

golf course larger than a squad size element.

The use of headphones are not allowed

on the course.


Runners are not permitted to conduct

any physical fitness exercise on the course

or be on the greens and or fairways

for any reason, at any time.

The distance from 10 tee to 18 green is

2.356 miles or 3.791 KM.


The strength of the nation is built on the readiness

and resilience of every member of the premier

all-volunteer Total Army

-every Soldier, civilian and Family member.

We will uphold the Army's responsibility

to provide benefits and high-quality services

that are components of a professional force

decided to the Army for the long term.

The Army remains steadfast in its commitment to:

Maintain the trust between Leaders and

their Soldiers, Families and civilians


Foster an environment that promotes

adaptability

and self reliance


Promote physical, emotional, social, Family

and

spiritual strengths


Honor the services and sacrifices of those

who serve our Nation

The Camp Zama, SFHA and YND Pass Offices

and Vehicle Registration Offices

will be closed

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

for training.

Pass and Vehicle Registration OfficesClosures

The Tokyo Pass Office will close only

on the last Thursday of the month.

Pass and Vehicle Registration OfficesClosures

Risk of Infection

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Practicing standard infection control precautions,

including hand washing and wearing appropriate

personal protective equipment (PPE)

prevents exposure.

Ebola Virus DiseaseW h at Yo u N e e d t o K n ow

Risk of Infection

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Just being in a country where people are ill

with Ebola is not dangerous.

Contact with healthy individuals

and most everyday activities do not increase

a person’s risk of becoming infected.


Risk of Infection

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Although people can be infected with Ebola virus

and not yet feel sick, they are not contagious

until they have symptoms.


Risk of Infection

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By the time a person is very infectious to others,

they are typically very ill and not walking around

or doing normal activities.


Vaccines

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No FDA-approved vaccine is currently available

to protect against Ebola virus infection.

The experimental Ebola virus vaccines are so early

in development that safety testing has just started.


Vaccines

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The Department of Defense is closely monitoring

the testing of new Ebola virus vaccines

and treatments.


Treatment

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Standard treatment for Ebola is supportive care

which is balancing the patient’s fluids

and electrolytes, maintaining their oxygen status

and blood pressure,

and treating them for any complicating infections.


Treatment

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Successful recovery from an Ebola virus infection

likely depends more on early recognition

and treatment with supportive care

at a state-of-the-art hospital

than on the experimental treatment now available.


Is it Flu or Ebola?

Flu (influenza)

The flu is a common contagious

respiratory illness caused by flu

viruses. The flu is different from

a cold.

Flu can cause mild to severe illness,

and complications can lead to death.

Is it Flu or Ebola?

How Flu Germs Are Spread

The flu is spread mainly by droplets

made when people who have the flu

cough, sneeze, or talk. Viruses can

also spread on surfaces, but this is

less common.

People with the flu can spread the virus

before, during, and after they are sick.

Is it Flu or Ebola?

Who Gets The Flu?

Anyone can get the flu.

Some people - like very young children,

older adults, and people with

some health conditions - are at high

risk of serious complications.

Is it Flu or Ebola?

Signs and Symptoms of Flu

The signs and symptoms of flu usually

develop within 2 days after exposure.

Symptoms come on quickly and all

at once.

Is it Flu or Ebola?

Ebola

Ebola is a rare and deadly disease

caused by infection with an

Ebola virus.

Is it Flu or Ebola?

How Ebola Germs are Spread

Ebola can only be spread by direct

contact with blood or body fluids from

a person who is sick or who has died

of Ebola.

Is it Flu or Ebola?

How Ebola Germs are Spread

Ebola can only be spread by direct

contact with blood or body fluids from

objects like needles that have been

in contact with the blood or body

fluids of a person sick with Ebola.

Ebola cannot spread in the air or by

water or food.

Is it Flu or Ebola?

Who Gets Ebola?

People most at risk of getting Ebola are

healthcare providers taking care of

Ebola patients.

Is it Flu or Ebola?

Who Gets Ebola?

People most at risk of getting Ebola are

• friends and family who have had

unprotected direct contact with

blood or body fluids of a person sick

with Ebola.

Is it Flu or Ebola?

Signs and Symptoms of Ebola

The signs and symptoms of Ebola can

appear 2 to 21 days after exposure.

The average time is 8 to 10 days.

Symptoms of Ebola develop over

several days and become progressively

more severe.

•• People with Ebola cannot spread

the virus until symptoms appear.

Flu

Fever or feeling feverish

Headache

Muscle or body aches

Feeling very tired (fatigue)

Cough

Sore throat

• Runny or stuffy nose

Ebola

Fever

Severe headache

Muscle pain

Feeling very tired (fatigue)

Vomiting and diarrhea develop

after 3–6 days

Weakness (can be severe)

Stomach pain

Unexplained bleeding or bruising

For more information about the flue and Ebola,

visit

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

Show of Strength

Each November,

the military Services commemorate

our sacred obligation and enduring commitment to

wounded, ill and injured Service members

and their Families and caregivers.

Show of Strength

These men and women

have personally contributed to the strength

of the force and the strength of our Nation.

Their determination and resilience

in recovery inspires us all.

Show of Strength

The theme for

this year's Warrior Care Month observance is

Show of Strength.

Show of Strength

Across the Army,

there will be weekly subthemes observed

to celebrate our commitment to the wounded,

ill and injured Soldiers

and their Families and caregivers.

Show of Strength

Subthemes include Recovery,

Reconditioning, Reintegration

and Remaining Strong.

Show of Strength

The Army's Warrior Care and Transition Program

(WCTP) supports wounded,

ill and injured Soldiers and their Families

throughout each phase of the recovery

and transition process.

Show of Strength

At 25 Warrior Transition Units, Soldiers heal,

hone vital skills and set and achieve goals

across the career, emotional, spiritual,

physical social and Family return to duty

or to enter the workforce as Veterans.

Show of Strength

Since 2007, the WCTP has supported

more than 62,000 Soldiers,

with more than 28,000 of them

returning to the force.

Show of Strength

Together, our Soldiers and our support teams

continue to demonstrate

the strength and teamwork of America's Army.

Show of Strength

Warrior Care Month is an opportunity

to honor the strength and resilience

of these incredible Soldiers,

Families and caregivers.

Show of Strength

As we support them throughout each phase

of their recovery and transition,

we also cerebrate their accomplishments.

Army Strong!

Retirees, did you know

that there are a variety of resources

available to you

through the Camp Zama Retirement Services.

Go to

http://soldierforlife.army.mil/retirement/

for the latest and most updated information

for retirees.

To subscribe to the Army Echoes go to

https://soldierforlife.army.mil/retirement/

echoes-subscription

The Army Echoes newsletter

can be downloaded (electronic edition)

to: iPhones, iPads, and Android phones

using the free Echoes apps

in the App Store (iOS)

and Google Play (Android).

The East Meets West Gift Shop

is looking for afternoon shift volunteers.

The East Meets West Gift Shop

is a community service project of

the Zama Community Spouses’ Association

(ZaCSA),

and is staffed by ZaCSA volunteers.

All proceeds go towards

the ZaCSA Community Grants and Scholarships.

Contact to ZaCSA to volunteer.

www.zacsa.org

Any and all social media platforms

that are affiliated with U.S. Army Garrison Japan

and its counterparts must be registered

with U.S. Army Garrison Japan Public Affairs Office,

per Army guidance.

If you are a social media content manager or

someone who updates and posts to

any Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, etc.

account that is related to any Garrison Japan service,

office or facility (to include

Family Readiness Groups and Unit accounts),

contact Garrison PAO at 263-3486.

All social media content managers

need to complete

WEB Content and OPSEC training at

https://iatraining.us.army.mil/index.html

by Oct. 31.

Once registered with Garrison PAO and

once WEB training has been completed,

there will be

a scheduled mandatory training session

conducted with

the social media content managers.

This mandatory training

will be conducted by Garrison PAO.

Content managers will receive

their training date after registration.

Directorate of Emergency Services

The SGD Pass office will close

from Sep. 1, 2014 to Sept. 15, 2015

Daily pass for visitors and contractors

will be issued by the security guards.

Sagami Depot Pass office Closure


SGD パスオフィスは２０１４年９月１日から２０１５年9月1日まで

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。

SGD パスオフィス


Special Event Pass, Long Term Visitor Pass

including Vehicle Pass

for LN employees and contractors

will be issued

at SFHA and ZAMA Pass Offices.

SGD Pass office Closure


Pass request form can be sent to:

usarmy.zama.imcom-pacific.list.

[email protected]

The pass will be issued at SFHA Pass Office

after your request is approved.

The operation hours at SFHA Pass Office will be

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、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。



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。

usarmy.zama.imcom-pacific.list.

[email protected]

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時から午後５時


CPAC’s new operation procedures

The Camp Zama CPAC has new operation procedures.

Here are some of the changes that have been made:

An appointment will be needed to discuss personal

personnel questions. Employees can either call the CPAC's

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


The CPAC will, however, be available to managers

to discuss hiring actions at all times.

CPAC has designated Monday afternoons as their time to

work uninterrupted. During this time, specialists will be

working on vacancy announcements and/or referral lists.


They will not answer their phones or respond to emails.

For more information:

263-3755

Women, Infants, and Children

Overseas

The WIC Overseas program provides

several important benefits to help you and

your family lead healthier lives.


Overseas

The program services are provided to

eligible participants overseas:

- Active Duty Military & their Dependents

- DoD Civilian employees & their family

members

- DoD contractors & their family members


Overseas

For more information:

263-8960

The Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness

communication team recently kicked off

a 90-day communication campaign

to encourage Army spouses to take

the Global Assessment Tool (GAT 2.0).

Please help us spread the word!

The GAT 2.0 is a confidential online

self-assessment that provides users

with an overall look of

their comprehensive health and well-being.

Go to

https://www.milsuite.mil

to take the GAT 2.0. Go to

http://csf2.army.mil/

to learn more about GAT 2.0.

The Camp Zama Golf Course has

opened a designated pathway for runners.

The rules are as follows:

Runners are permitted to run

on the course

Monday through Friday only,

from the hours of 5:30 -7:30 a.m.


Runners are required to run

on cart paths only,

following the designated run route

one way only.


Runners are not permitted

to have any drinks or food of

any kind on the course.


Runners are allowed to run only the

back 9-holes, from the 10th to the 18th.

The distance from the 10 tee

to the 18 green is 2.356 miles or

3.791 kilometers.


Soldiers should not run in a group

on the golf course larger than

a squad size element.


The use of head phones are

not allowed on the course.


Runners are not permitted to conduct

any physical fitness exercises

on the course or be on the greens and/or

fairways for any reason, at any time.

Reminder of Pet Owners’ Responsibilities

The following list of responsibilities for pet owners

living on Camp Zama, Sagamihara Family

Housing Area and Sagami Depot was released

by the Housing Management Division:

- Sponsors are responsible for cleaning the areas

used by their pets.

- If kept outside, the pet’s area must be policed daily

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:

usarmy.zama.imcom-pacific.mbx.usagj-dpw-housing-

[email protected]

You may also report violations by calling the Housing Management

Division at

263-3441 or 263-4503,

or the Family Housing and Furnishing Management Branch

at 263-3527 or 263-4136.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

263-8255

Website: SuicidePreventionLifeline.org

Japanese phones/cell: 046-407-8255

Allied Telesis: 98-263-8255

Vonage or Skype: (800) 273-8255

Military and Family Life Counselor:

263-3638

Units located on

U.S. Army Garrison Japan Honshu installations

must coordinate with

the Hazardous Material Control Center

at Sagami General Depot

when purchasing hazardous materials.

Please procure recycled, bio-based or

environmentally preferable materials

when they are available in a timely manner,

they meet your unit’s performance standards

and are reasonably priced.

U.S. military personnel and facilities, both at home and

abroad, remain potential targets for those who wish to do

them harm.

Throughout our history, the U.S. Army has tackled the

toughest challenges.

If you see something, say something.

Adversarial forces adapt their tactics to avoid strength,

exploit weakness, and demonstrate their capability to attack

at the time and place of their choosing.

Individual awareness of suspicious activities is a key element

in the identification of potential threatening actions.


Criminal assault methods have evolved over the past century

to a present-day "insider" threat possibility.

Suspicious activity reporting is a fundamental element of the

programs in place to keep both the U.S. Army Japan and U.S.

Army Garrison Japan communities safe.


From deploying units around the area of responsibility to

Corps of Engineers projects throughout Japan, every activity,

every mission and every operation will have situational

awareness.


Both the iWATCH Army and iSALUTE reporting programs are

community tools in our arsenal against threats to force

protection.


We know our missions, our operations and our

responsibilities.

Report suspicious activities to your local Military Police or

ATO by calling: 263-3002 or 911 and or off post 046-407-3002

or 046-407-911


米国軍関係者および軍事施設は、

本国、または海外に関わらず、

常にテロリストの標的になる可能性があります。

常に注意を払い、疑わしい事例について

報告することは、皆さん一人ひとりの努めです。

Commanding General USARJ

テロリストは、いつでもどこでも彼らが

攻撃できることを示すために、

相手の弱みに付け込む策略をとってきます。

個々が疑わしい行動に対して気がつくことが、

テロ活動の可能性を見きわめる鍵となります。


犯罪およびテロリストの攻撃方法は

以前と比べ格段に進化し、

今日では「内部」にある脅威の可能性に

なってきています。


疑わしい行為を報告することが、

私達米陸軍の“対テロプログラム”にとって

大事な要素となります。


iWATCH Army および iSALUTE という

2つの報告プログラムは

我々のコミュニティ内での脅威があった場合に、

誰もが報告できるツールです。


テロと疑わしい行為を確認した場合は、

最寄の軍警察（MP）に報告してください。

電話番号は 080-5903-4501 または

軍電 263-3002、あるいは 911 です。


Units located on U.S. Army Garrison Japan

Honshu installations must coordinate

with the Hazardous Material Control Center

at Sagami Depot.

Call 268-4222 for assistance.

Please procure recycled, bio-based or

environmentally preferable materials

when they are available in a timely manner,

they meet your unit's performance standards,

and are reasonably priced.

The Identification Card section

at Camp Zama’s Military Personnel Division

will begin using

the online RAPIDS appointment scheduler.

ID Card Section to Begin Online Scheduling

Visit the following link to schedule an appointment:

http://go.usa.gov/WrXQ

Call 263-4449 or 046-407-4449

for same-day appointments or further guidance.

ID Card Section to Begin Online Scheduling

All Status of Forces Agreement members,

to include children and spouses,

are required to register all privately owned bicycles.

Sponsors need to prepare USAG-J Form 1349EJ

in order to properly register

all privately owned bicycles.

Directorate of Emergency ServicesBicycle 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 ServicesBicycle Registration

Serial number locations are normally found

on the below locations of any model bicycle:

Head tubeSeat tube

At rear wheel

mount

Under crank

(bottom bracket)

Common Serial Number Locations

Registrations stickers will be placed visibly

on the seat tube area:

Seat tube

The Employees Assistance Program

is a free service available

to all Department of the Army civilians

on Camp Zama and their family members.

The EAP is a confidential support service paid

for by the government to assist employees.

Employee Assistance Program

The EAP program is designed to:

Promote personal growth, mental and

Physical health, and strengthen individuals,

Families and communities.


Provide individuals with confidential referrals

to agencies that can provide assistance

for problems that can affect their performance.

Individual problems can range from emotional,

psychological, psychiatric, stress-related,

substance dependence or other challenges.


Provide comprehensive short-term counseling

and referral services to help individuals achieve

a balance between their work, family and

other personal responsibilities.


The confidentiality of individuals using

the program is carefully protected.

No information is furnished to employers,

unions, or other individuals without the express,

written permission of the participating client.


The EAP can provide tools to help deal with,

stress, relationships, financial issues,

conflict, substance abuse, impulse control,

assertiveness, anger and

a variety of other adult living issues.


The EAP is available

Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

and is located in the Resiliency

and Restoration Center, Bldg. 534.

To make an appointment, call 263-5309.


Notice for Smokers to Smoke in Designated Areas

Smokers on U.S. military

installations are reminded

that if they are smoking

during business hours

outside their office building

or place of employment,

they should do so only in

designated smoking areas

-- not near roads or

in parking lots.

Smokers must be

considerate of nonsmokers.

Notice for Smokers to Smoke in Designated Areas

SHARP Hotline (English-speaking)

090-9395-8909 or

882# from a DSN phoneCall any time to include evenings,

weekends and holidays.

通話料無料ホットライン（日本語）

0120-279-338電話番号をお確かめの上、おかけ下さい。休日祝日問わず24時間対応。

Posting Ads at Front of Bldg. 102 Not Authorized

All personnel are reminded

not to post advertisements

at the front entrance of

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

Call 263-3829 for more information.

Provide your input or feedback online at the

U.S. Army Garrison Japan ICE site

and enter to win a prize!

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

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

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