USAG-J Command Channel Slides 02-13-2012

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Veterans Benefits

Separating or retiring withinthe next 12-24 months?

Veterans Benefits

Don’t miss out on the benefits you’re entitled to! The Department of Veterans Affairs Overseas

Military Services Coordinator visits Camp Zama monthly to provide veteran benefits information to active duty/retired soldiers and their family

members as well as other veterans and surviving spouses.

Veterans Benefits

The VA Representative provides a detailed briefing on benefits and is also available for

individual appointments.For an appointment or

further information, please contact the Transition Services Center at 263-5076/3513/3940

Driving in Japan Orientation Schedule

Date: March 15, 2012

Time: 1 p.m.

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

For more information:DSN:263-4372 or 263-3389/ 046-407-4372 or 3389

DRIVING IN JAPAN NEW SCHEDULE

Effective March 2012, “Driving in Japan”training will be combined withthe Newcomers’ Orientation.

For more information:DSN:263-4372 or 263-3389/ 046-407-4372 or 3389

PMO Information

The main access area of Bldg. 331 (PMO) in Yokohama North Dock will be closed for the

following dates.

Date: February 1 - March 2

please use the east-side entry wayfor PMO service.

WORDS TO LIVE BY

Do what is right … legally, ethically, and morally

WORDS TO LIVE BY

Practice the “Golden Rule”

WORDS TO LIVE BY

Spiritual, physical, and mental fitness is a must

WORDS TO LIVE BY

Train your replacement;develop tomorrow’s leaders

WORDS TO LIVE BY

Ensure your family is Army strong

Winter Driving Safety• Allow more time to travel.

• Maintain more space.

• Drive with your lights on.

• Wear safety belts.

• Look well ahead.

• Anticipate problems.

BLACK ICE

• Don’t panic.

• Make no sudden changes in speed or direction.

• Ease off accelerator.

• Steer in the direction that the rear of the vehicle is skidding.

SAFE REACTIONS

PREPARE FOR WINTER WEATHER

• Wipers - Good working order.

• Windshield Washer Fluid - Fill up.

• Anti-freeze - 50% water, 50% Coolant.

• Battery & Belts - Check condition.

• Oil - Replace your oil with Winter grade oil.

• Tires - Check tread, pressure and owner’s manual recommendations.

• Ice Scraper & Snow Shovel – Necessities.

Camp Zama Tax Center

Service Dates: Jan 25 – June 15

Office Hours: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Including Training Holidays & Sergeant’s Time Training

For more information: 263-4698/ 046-407-4698

Postal Service Information

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

For more information: 263-5101/046-407-5101

Road Closure

Place: 3rd street Block 111 and 121,D Avenue Block 122 in Sagami General Depot

Date: Feb. 21 to April 7

For more information263-4579/042-869-4579

Flu Warning

Tokyo Metropolitan Governmentand Kanagawa Prefectural Government have

announced a Flu Warning as of Feb. 2.

Stay tuned to the Command Channel 13 orEagle 810 for further updates.

Avoiding Flu• Wash your hands with soap and water several times a day.

• Wash thoroughly (for at least 30 seconds) using hot water and plenty of soap.

• If you don’t have access to soap and water, an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with 60 to 95 percent alcohol will work.

Avoiding Flu

• Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow or a tissue when you sneeze or cough.

• Be sure to clean your hands and dispose of tissues properly.

• Stay home if you are sick.

African American History Observance

Date: Feb. 22Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Location: Camp Zama Community Club

Guest Speaker: Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison, Sr.Commander, United States Army Japan and I Corps (Forward)

Children of Alcoholics WeekFeb. 12 through 18

Millions of children struggle with confusion, shame, and isolation from living with a parent

addicted to alcohol.Find out what’s available to help children of

alcoholicsContact: 263-8059/046-407-8059

African American History Observance

Date: Feb. 22Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Location: Camp Zama Community Club

Guest Speaker: Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison, Sr.Commander, United States Army Japan and I Corps (Forward)

Armed Forces Communications& Electronics Association

The AFCEA is a nonprofit membership association serving the military, government,

industry, and academia as an ethical forum for advancing professional knowledge and

relationships in the fields of communications, IT, intelligence, and global security.

Registration, Schedule, and Information online at http://tokyo.afceachapter.org


Tokyo Chapter 171 “TechNet Tokyo 2012” Expo

Date: Feb. 14 – 17Place: New Sanno Hotel, Tokyo

E-6 equivalent and below are free.

Registration, Schedule, and Information online at http://tokyo.afceachapter.org


Kick-Off Dinner & Guest Speakers

Lt. Gen. Field, Commander, 5 AF/USFJBrig. Gen. Scott, 311th Theater Signal Cmd.Brig. Gen. Nally, Director C4/CIO for USMC

Ms. Moran, DISA Network Services

Bank Closure

The community bank in Atsugi and Camp Zama will be closed for the following dates.

Feb 7, Atsugi Community Bank

Feb 16, Camp Zama Community Bank

For more information: 263-5403/ 046-407-5403

Community Information

The Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) office will be open for emergencies

only on the following dates:

Feb. 10 Feb. 13 through 16

The staff may be contacted at 263-8059.

EXCHANGE INFORMATION

If you are shopping at Yokota Exchange and If you are shopping at Yokota Exchange and find something you want and worried find something you want and worried about getting it back to Camp Zama. about getting it back to Camp Zama.

Not to worry!Not to worry!

Visit your Zama Customer Service Team. Visit your Zama Customer Service Team. They will do a store to store delivery for They will do a store to store delivery for

that item you’re interested in.that item you’re interested in.


Camp Zama Express (Shoppette) will be opened

until midnight on Friday and Saturday, effective

Jan. 6, 2012

— New Hours —

Sunday – Thursday 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Friday – Saturday 7 a.m. – Midnight


Military Clothing Sales will be opened on Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., effective Jan. 8, 2012

— New Hours —Tuesday – Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Power outage at Zama Gas Station/

Car Care Center (Bldg. 381)

Date: Feb. 13, 14 and 17

Store will be closed at 5 p.m.All gas pumps will be down from 5 to 9 p.m.


REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST Submit your registration/ballot request

form timed according to your state’s election

date requirements for the January,

February and March 2012 presidential

preference primaries and state primaries.

REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST The following states allow you to submit a

registration/ballot request form nowfor the 2012 primary.

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

Note: To ensure your request is valid for other 2012Elections, you must submit another

FPCA after Dec. 31.

REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST The following states allow you to submit

a registration/ballot request form nowfor the 2012 primary.

Florida: Jan. 10 Arizona: Feb. 28 Georgia: March 6Missouri: Feb. 7 Ohio: March 6 Oklahoma: March 6

Tennessee: March 6 Virginia: March 6Alabama: March 13 Mississippi: March 13

Louisiana: March 24

REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST

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

To ensure your request is valid for all elections in2012 submit a registration/ballotrequest form as soon as possible

after December 31st.

REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST The following states allow you to submit

a registration/ballot request form, which isvalid only in the year it is submitted.

Michigan: Feb. 28 Massachusetts: March 6Vermont: March 6 Illinois: March 20

To ensure your request is valid forall elections in 2012 submit a registration/ballot

request form ASAP after Dec. 31.

REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST

To find out the status of your registration/absenteeballot request, contact your local election office at

www.fvap.gov or visit your State website.

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

Camp Zama Dining Facility

Feb 13 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55

Tortilla Chicken Soup / Pumpkin SoupBeef Fajitas / Chicken Fajitas

Tacos / Baked Chicken Parsley Buttered Potatoes / Spanish Rice

Seasoned Carrots / Seasoned Green Beans


Feb 13 Dinner 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $4.55

Tortilla Chicken Soup / Pumpkin Soup Caribbean Red Bean Stew with Pork

Veal ParmesanMashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice

Seasoned Corn / Seasoned Broccoli

Camp Zama Dining FacilityFeb 14 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55

*** Happy Valentine's Day ***

Minestrone Soup / Corn ChowderLasagna / Spinach Lasagna / Baked Chicken

Spaghetti Meat Sauce / Marinara Italian Roasted Potatoes / Steamed Rice

Seasoned Corn/ Peas & CarrotsToasted Garlic Bread


Feb 14 Dinner 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $4.55*** Happy Valentine's Day ***

Minestrone Soup / Corn Chowder Prime Rib / Shrimp Scampi

Garlic Roasted Potatoes / Steamed RiceBroccoli Polonaise

Seasoned Succotash


Chicken Gumbo Soup / Potato ChowderBBQ Chicken / Fried Chicken / Baked ChickenBBQ Pork Spareribs / Southern Fried Catfish

Baked Macaroni and Cheese / Glazed Sweet PotatoesSteamed Rice / Black Eyed Peas / Corn Muffin

Fried Okra / Okra and Tomato Gumbo / Southern Style Green

Camp Zama Dining FacilityFeb 15 Dinner 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $4.55

Chicken Gumbo Soup / Potato ChowderLinguini with Clams / BBQ Ham Steaks

Mashed Potatoes / Hopping JohnHerbed Green Beans

Seasoned Carrots


Creamy Tomato Soup / Chicken Wild Rice SoupRoast Turkey / Pepper Steak

Savory Bread Dressing / Turkey Gravy Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice

Seasoned CornSeasoned Broccoli

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

Creamy Tomato Soup / Chicken Wild Rice SoupGreek Style Baked Chicken

Hamburger YakisobaRice with Peas / Oven Browned Potatoes

Seasoned Mixed VegetablesSeasoned Summer Squash


Cream of Mushroom Soup / French Onion SoupTeriyaki Chicken / Baked Chicken

Lemon Baked FishPotato Au Gratin / Steamed Rice

Tempura VegetablesClub Spinach


Feb 17 Dinner 5p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $4.55

Cream of Mushroom Soup / French Onion SoupSwedish Meat Balls

Penne and PepperoniSteamed Rice / Mashed Potatoes

Corn O’BrienSeasoned Cauliflower


Feb 18 Brunch 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $5.20

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

Green Pea Soup / Vegetable Beef SoupTurkey Fricasse / New England Boiled Dinner

Steamed Rice / Butter Noodles / Mashed PotatoesSeasoned Asparagus / Seasoned Mixed Califlornia


Feb 18 Supper 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. $6.40

Green Pea Soup / Vegetable Beef SoupBeef Stew / Fried Chicken

Steamed Rice / Mashed PotatoesSeasoned Summer Squash / Seasoned Green Beans


Feb 19 Brunch 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $5.20

Omelet / Boiled Eggs / French Toast / Biscuits/ Hominy GritsCreamed Beef / Bacon / Hashed Brown Potatoes

Chicken Noodle Soup / Clam Chowder Latin Roast Pork Loin / Sweet & Sour Baked Chicken

Latin Style Pinto Beans / Fried Rice / Noodles w Olive OilGlazed Carrots / Stir Fry Vegetables


Feb 19 Supper 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. $6.40

Chicken Noodle Soup / Clam ChowderChicken A La King / Meat Loaf

Steamed Rice / Mashed PotatoesCalico Corn

Broccoli with Cheese Sauce


Meal Rates Breakfast $2.45 Lunch $4.55 Dinner $4.55 Brunch $5.20 Supper $6.40

Holiday $7.50

Scholarship for Military Children

Submit your children’s scholarship applications to your local commissary

Deadline: Feb. 24

For more information:

http://www.militaryscholar.org

Commissary Closure

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

Sagamihara Commissary: April 9 and 10Camp Zama: April 25 and 26Sagami Depot: April 3

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