1. Dental Assistant Program
The program is designed to provide comprehensive
training to work as a dental assistant
overseas or in America.
(The program does NOT guarantee a job after completion)
The program consists of 4 weeks of classroom
instruction and then, 200 hours of volunteer clinical
chair side assistance in Atsugi.
2. Dental Assistant Program
-Applicants will be chosen by an application and
interview process. Only 8 participants will be chosen
from the Atsugi community.
Applications can be picked up at the American Red
Cross office in Bldg. 71
and submit it to the office by Sept. 14, 2012.
For more information:
264-6794
3. Job Opportunity
Seeking a Security
Attendant
Part-time/flex position
Training provided
More information:
263-5898/046-407-5898
4. Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary
Mass Service
Date: Wednesday, Aug. 15 from 3 p.m.
Location: Camp Zama Chapel
For more information, contact
the USAG-J Religious Support Office:
263-4898/ 046-407-4898
5. Women’s Equality Day
“The Price of Equality - A High-Yield Investment in Our Future”
Date: Aug. 22 from 3 to 4 p.m.
Location: Camp Zama CAC
Refreshments will be served following the event.
For more information:
263-4074/046-407-4074
6. Suicide Prevention Month
Building Resilience in the Army Family
www.armyg1.army.mil/hr/suicide/
Keep your eye out for upcoming Suicide Prevention
events throughout September at Camp Zama
For more information:
263-8059/046-407-8059
7. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Need someone to talk to?
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now
accessible from your quarters, DSN line, phones in
the local community, and even your personal cell
phones.
8. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
DSN: 263-TALK or 263-8255
Japanese phones/cell: 046-407-8255
Allied Telesis: 98-263-8255
Vonage/Skype: 1-800-273-8255
For more information:
263-8059/046-407-8059
9. Opportunity for Extra Income
U.S. Army Garrison Japan Chaplain’s Office is taking
contract applications for watch care
workers and musicians.
Applications are available at the Camp Zama Chapel.
For more information:
263-8064 or 4898/046-407-8064 or 4898
Deadline to register: Aug. 31
10. RAMADAN 2012
Ramadan will start July 20
and will continue until August 18
Reminder: Please fast safely to avoid heat injuries.
For more information, contact USAG-J Religious
Support Office at 263-4898/ 046-407-4898.
11. Zama MWR Community Theater
The first community theater presents “Greater Tuna”
by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, Ed Howard
Will be held on the following dates:
Dates: Aug. 9 from 6 p.m.
Aug. 10 from 7 p.m.
Location: Camp Zama Community Club
Admission: Free for Adults 18+
12. Zama MWR Community Theater
Staring:
Suzanne Corneliussen
Barbara A. Hopkins
Kekai Lindsey
Josh Jones
15. Camp Zama Dining Facility
Aug. 6 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
~Menu~
Tortilla Soup / Chicken Noodle Soup
Beef Pot Pie
Clam and Bacon Pasta with Cream Sauce
Steamed Brown Rice
Oven Browned Potatoes / Seasoned Green Beans
Seasoned Mixed Vegetables
25. Camp Zama Dining Facility
Aug. 11 Supper 5 to 6 p.m. $6.40
~Menu~
Mulligatawny Soup / Clam Chowder
Shrimp Chop Suey
Honey Glazed Cornish Hen
Franconia Potatoes
Steamed Rice
Mustard Greens / Mixed Oriental
26. Camp Zama Dining Facility
Aug. 12 Brunch 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $5.20
~Menu~
Omelet / Boiled Eggs / French Toast / Biscuits
Hominy Grits / Creamed Beef
Hash Browned Potatoes
Chicken Gumbo Soup / Creamed Mushroom Soup
New England Boiled Dinner / Fried Chicken
Potatoes Au Gratin / Steamed Rice
Corn On The Cob / Buttered Spinach with Bacon
27. Camp Zama Dining Facility
Aug. 12 Supper 5 to 6 p.m. $6.40
~Menu~
Chicken Gumbo Soup / Creamed Mushroom Soup
Stuffed Pork Chops
Baked Fish with Garlic Butter
Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Brussels Sprouts
Beets
28. TOTAL ARMY SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
Do you want to learn how to be the best sponsor you can be?
Attend one of the monthly classes at ACS.
All classes except July will be held at ACS on the second
Tuesday from 2 to3:30 p.m.
July 24, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 11, Nov. 13, Dec. 11
For more information:
263-8091/ 046-407-8091
29. Transition Services Center
Are you currently separating or retiring from the Army and
looking to get a Federal Job?
The Camp Zama Transition Services Center will be having a
workshop on how to apply for Federal jobs.
Dates: Wednesday, Aug. 15 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 12 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Bldg. 102, Room M109
To register or for questions, please contact us
at 263-3940/046-407-3940
30. Flu Vaccination Awareness Month
August is Immunization/Influenza Vaccination
Awareness Month
To find a participating pharmacy,
call 1-877-363-1303 or go to
www.vaccines.mil/
31. East Meets West Gift Shop
East Meets West Gift Shop is sponsored
by the Zama Community Spouses Association
and staffed by volunteers.
All proceeds are returned to the community
through grants and scholarships.
For more information, find us on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/eastmeetswest.zacsa
32. Road Closure
A portion of the parking lot at the Camp Zama Community
Club will be closed from Aug. 6 through 27 due to
construction being done on “Narita Bus Road”
(the entrance road on the north side of the CZCC).
A road will be open for traffic passing through the
construction area.
For more information:
263-8721/ 046-407-8721
33. Pack 34 Cub Scouts
Cub Scouting means “doing.”
You have a lot to do as a Cub Scout, such as crafts,
games, sports, songs, stories, and puzzles, just to name
a few things.
Check out more of our activities on the web:
www.zamacubscouts.com
If you are interested in joining the Cub Scouts, contact
the Cub master at 080-3570-9867 for more information.
34. Road Closure
A portion of the parking lot at the Camp Zama Community
Club will be closed from Aug. 6 through 27 due to
construction being done on “Narita Bus Road”
(the entrance road on the north side of the CZCC).
A road will be open for traffic passing through the
construction area.
For more information:
263-8721/ 046-407-8721
35. College and Career Fair
Life After High School
We would like to invite you to participate in the fair. If you
would like to represent your college alumni at a table or
perhaps share your experiences within your profession,
please contact us as soon as possible.
For more information:
263-3241/ 046-407-3241
36. College and Career Fair
Life after High School
Thursday: October 11, 2012
Time: 3 to 6 p.m.
Location: Zama American High School Cafeteria
37. East Meets West Gift Shop
Summer Store Hours:
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 4 to 6:30 p.m.
East Meets West Gift Shop specializes in authentic Japanese
items and crafts. The shop is sponsored by the Zama
Community Spouse’s Association and staffed by volunteers.
All proceeds are returned to the community in the form of
grants and scholarships.
Located across the street from the Post Office,
behind the Camp Zama Dry Cleaners
38. Summer Religious Services
Catholic:
Sunday, 9 a.m., Zama Chapel,
Monday through Thursday, noon, Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Protestant:
Sunday, 11 a.m., Zama Chapel (Protestant)
Sunday, 11 a.m., SHA Chapel (Gospel)
For more information:
263-4898/046-407-4898
39. New Zama American High School Website
It is our pleasure to announce our new Zama American
High School website! It is our mission to provide
current and potential Zama community members with
up-to-date, important information about our school.
Please bear with us as we continue to develop this site
over the summer and early fall 2012.
Visit us at:
http://www.zama-hs.pac.dodea.edu/
40. Register for Defense Biometrics
Identification System
100 percent scanning will be conducted
at all gates as of Sept. 1, 2012.
Registration deadline for service members,
DA civilians, MLCs and dependents is Aug. 31.
Failure to register by Aug. 31 will delay ability to
enter the installation.
Please register at the Camp Zama
Pass or Vehicle Registration Office.
41. SonSurf Beach Bash
Vacation Bible School
Date: Aug. 6 to 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Ages: Kindergarten through sixth grade
Location: Shirley Lanham Elementary
School, NAF Atsugi
(Transportation provided from Zama and SHA to Atsugi and back)
Cost: Free
42. SonSurf Beach Bash
Vacation Bible School
Registration locations: Central Registration, Zama/SHA CDCs,
AAFES, and Chapel
(Registration open until July 31 or until full)
Contact Chaplain’s Office:
263-4898/046-407-4898 for more details.
43. COOLING SEASON
Intermittent air-conditioning will begin on June 4
at all U.S. Army Japan facilities. The cooling will
continue as long as the outside heat index is 76
degrees during the day. During the evening
hours, air-conditioning will be provided if the
nighttime heat index is at or above 74 degrees.
44. COOLING SEASON
Daily temperatures will be monitored hourly to
effectively implement this energy conservation
initiative. The only facilities that will continue to
have cooling during this period will be AAFES
facilities, the Camp Zama Community Club, the
Child Development Centers, BG Sams U.S. Army
Medical Health Clinic, and Camp Zama schools.
45. National CPR/AED Awareness Week
Red Cross is introducing a CPR/AED Web-Based
Blended Learning Class
at no charge for the month of June.
Commit to volunteer a minimum of four hours or make
a financial donation to our local volunteer program
and we will register you for
a free web-based blended learning course.
Please contact our office for additional details at:
263-3166/046-407-3166
46. Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Friday, Aug. 17 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Camp Zama
Pre-registration Required
www.redcross.org
For more information:
046-407-3166 / DSN 263-3166
47. Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Saturday, Aug. 18 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Camp Zama
Pre-registration Required
www.redcross.org
For more information:
046-407-3166 / DSN 263-3166
48. Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
One Class, Two Nights
Dates: Wednesday, Aug. 22 from 5 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 23 from 5 to 9 p.m.
Location: Camp Zama
Pre-registration Required
www.redcross.org
For more information:
046-407-3166 / DSN 263-3166
49. Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
One Class, Two Nights
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 12 from 5 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 13 from 5 to 9 p.m.
Pre-registration Required
www.redcross.org
For more information:
046-407-3166 / DSN 263-3166
50. Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Date: Saturday, Sept. 22, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Camp Zama
Pre-registration Required
www.redcross.org
For more information:
046-407-3166 / DSN 263-3166
51. What is Ready Army?
Ready Army is the Army Emergency Management
Program’s proactive campaign to increase the
resilience of the Army community by informing of
relevant hazards and encouraging Soldiers,
their Families, Army Civilians and contractors to,
“Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed.”
52. What is Ready Army?
Through outreach and education Ready Army calls
our Army community to action and aims to create a
culture of preparedness that will save lives and
strengthen the nation.
53. Get a Kit
When disaster strikes, emergency responders
address the most critical needs and may not
even be able to get to an area until it is deemed
safe. While they work on behalf of the entire
community, it is your responsibility to ensure
your family’s well-being during times of crisis.
Emergency kits to sustain for 72 hours are an
essential tool for meeting that challenge.
54. Make a Plan
• Ensure everyone understands the plan, and practices.
• How to communicate during an emergency.
• Consider what to do, where to go, what to take.
• Plan for members with disabilities or special needs.
• Include pets in family plan.
• Report status through ADPAAS.
• Identify a continental U.S. contact.
55. Be informed
• Chain of Command
• www.ready.army.mil
• www.usarj.army.mil (Local Conditions Page)
•www.facebook.com/usagj
•Mass Notification System
• Command Channel 13
• Eagle 810 radio
• Family Assistance Center
56. Emergency Supply Kit
• Food supply for all family members for five days (ready to
eat; no preparation required)
• Bottled water
• Protective mask
• 30-day supply of prescription medication
• Over-the-counter medications
• Baby toiletries (diapers, etc.) (five-day supply)
• Toiletry articles (toothbrush, etc.)
• Feminine hygiene articles
57. Emergency Supply Kit
• Baby articles
• First-Aid kit
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• Portable radio with extra batteries
• Can opener
• Backpack / luggage
• Extra clothing (keep in mind baggage limits)
• Blankets (seasonal)
• $100 cash
• Pet carrier (dog or cat only) with 10-day supply of pet
foods
58. USAGJ Change of Responsibility Ceremony
A change-of-responsibility ceremony between the incoming
and outgoing command sergeant major of U.S. Army
Garrison Japan will be held on the following date:
Date: July 20 at 10 a.m.
Location: Camp Zama's Yano Field
In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held
inside the Yano gymnasium.
Call 263-5181/046-407-5181 for more information.
59. Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are now held
at Camp Zama
Dates: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Time: 7 to 8 p.m.
Place: Bldg. 533, 2nd Floor
For more information:
090-1771-4271
60. New Operation Hours
Housing Management Division has new
operation hours effective May 3 as follows:
Office closure every Thursday morning from
8 a.m. to noon for training time.
For more information:
263-3441/046-407-3441
61. Fishing at Yokohama North Dock
The Garrison Commander has approved fishing at
Yokohama North Dock starting on May 4, for all
SOFA-status members and MLCs assigned to
U.S. Army Garrison Japan.
For more information:
263-3829/046-407-3829
66. Zama Sportsmen’s Skeet Range
Come and sharpen your shooting ability
at Camp Zama’s Sportsmen’s Club skeet range.
The range is open for you every Sunday
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For more information:
080-3203-4036
67. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club
Do you have what it takes to lead from the front?
Requirements:
Corporal to Sergeant first class
in a Leadership Position.
Current Army Physical Fitness Test
(recommend 250 or above).
68. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club
Requirements:
Meet the Army Height and Weight standards.
Current Weapon Qualification (6 months).
Recommendation from your Direct Leadership.
69. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club
For more information
263-5673/046-407-5673
263-5003/046-407-5003
70. Lean Six Sigma (LSS)
Scarce funding and the reality of shrinking budgets
has become a fact of life for USAG-J. The application
of LSS will enable us to find the most efficient ways to
perform our current processes. It’s basically a tool kit
that enables an organization to streamline business
practices to make them more efficient and effective.
71. Lean Six Sigma (LSS)
We need your assistance in helping the Garrison
identify and eliminate wasteful practices to become a
more efficient and effective Garrison.
If you have some ideas for improvements
in your area, or for more information, please contact
263-5178/ 046-407-5178
72. Advance Fee Increase
The CITIBANK ATM/CASH advance fee will increase
from 2% to 2.2%. This change is effective on
the following dates for the service indicated.
U.S. Air Force effective on April 22, 2012,
Department of Defense agencies effective on April 23, 2012,
U.S. Navy and Marine corps effective on May 6, 2012,
U.S. Army effective on May 11, 2012.
73. TSA Pre-Check
On March 20, 2012 TSA is expanding its Pre-Check
program to service members flying out of DCA
(Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport),
which means members with active CACs will receive
expedited security screening.
74. UA Pet Safe Program (Civilians Only)
United Airlines has changed its flat rate for pets
checked as baggage. The new policy requires
these pets to travel as cargo. This change could
mean paying up to $4,000. AD military was granted
an exception through May 31, 2012
For more information:
263-7180/046-407-7180
75. Household Good Shipments Made Easy
You can schedule a household goods pick up
from the privacy of your living room.
Visit www.move.mil to gain access to the
Defense Personal Property System (DPS) or
contact the Area Transportation Office, Personal
Property Section at 263-3709/046-407-3709
for more information.
76. Household Goods PCS TIPS
• Receive PCS orders
• Estimate your weight
• Plan pickup dates with flexibility
• Schedule pickups early
• Change dates as a last resort
• Dispose of unnecessary items
• Know your shipping entitlements
77. Postal Service Information
The U.S. Postal Service will increase
postal rates by 2.1% for most of their
mail services starting January, 2012.
For more information:
263-5101/046-407-5101
78. Road Closure
A portion of 1st Avenue near the Camp Zama gas station will be
closed for the below date:
March 2012 to October 2013
This will require drivers wanting to go north or south past this
portion of the road to take a detour. A number of detour signs
will be in place at different locations to properly direct drivers.
For more information: 263-4907/046-407-4640
79. Army Civilian Record Brief
The CRB is a one-page report of your critical
human resources data. It contains information
retrieved from the Defense Civilian Personnel Data
System, which is the authoritative source of HR
data for DoD civilian employees, and from other
sources you may update yourself via online
self-service applications.
80. Army Civilian Record Brief
To learn more about the Civilian Record Brief,
please check out the IMCOM YouTube Videos at:
http://46q.us/crb
82. 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.
83. 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
84. TRICARE Update
1. MetLife - New TRICARE Dental Program carrier
Effective May 1, MetLife will begin providing
dental coverage to more than 2 million family
members of uniformed service active duty
personnel, members of the Selected Reserve
and Individual Ready Reserve, their eligible
family members, and survivors.
85. TRICARE Update
2. MetLife Electronic Funds Transfer Notice to
Beneficiaries.
TRICARE Dental Program enrollments will be
automatically transferred when MetLife takes
over the TDP contract in May 2012.
EFTs previously used for monthly payments
won't automatically transfer.
.
86. TRICARE Update
Around March 21, TRICARE Dental Program
enrollees will receive a letter from MetLife
explaining this, along with
instructions on how to transfer their EFT and
credit card for direct payments.
87. TRICARE Update
TDP enrollees can contact the following MetLife
after March 21 at:
1-855-MET-TDP1 (1-855-638-8371) (CONUS)
1-855-MET-TDP2 (1-855-683-8372) (OCONUS)
88. USA MEDDAC-Japan
Reduced Primary Care Managers this Summer
Due to permanent change of station underlaps,
MEDDAC-Japan has only three of its five Primary
Care Managers throughout the summer.
89. USA MEDDAC-Japan
Reduced Primary Care Managers this Summer
Appointment availability may be reduced for non-
TRICARE beneficiaries.
90. USA MEDDAC-Japan
Reduced Primary Care Managers this Summer
We expect to return to full availability in September.
91. USA MEDDAC-Japan
Reduced Primary Care Managers this Summer
We remain committed to providing high quality
patient care, but request your understanding during
this summer underlap.
92. USA MEDDAC-Japan
Hours of Operation
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(except Thursday and weekends)
1 to 4:30 p.m. (Thursday)
In accordance with USARJ Cir 600-3 2.c.(3) the clinic is
closed on USARJ training holidays.
93. USA MEDDAC-Japan
Our nurse consult telephone line remains
available at all times at:
263-4127/046-407-4127
If anyone has a medical emergency on Camp Zama,
please call 911/ 046-407-2911
94. USA MEDDAC-Japan
For an emergency off of Camp Zama,
please call 119 and say "Kyukyu" to initiate medical
emergency services.
To book an appointment, visit www.tricareonline.com
anytime, or call 263-4175/ 046-407-4175
during duty hours.
95. Are You Ready to Quit Tobacco?
We are here to help!
Call 263-2004/5050 or 046-407-2004/5050
to make an appointment.
Sponsored by: Community Health Promotion Council, (CHPC), MEDDAC-J
96. What is Defense Biometric identification System?
DBIDS is a DoD-owned and operated system
developed by Defense Manpower Data Center
as a force protection program to
manage personnel, property and installation
access at DoD installations.
97. What is Defense Biometric identification System?
DBIDS is a networked database system
designed to easily verify access
authorization of personnel entering
military bases by using barcode and fingerprint
biometric identification.
98. REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST
Effective March 2012, “Driving in Japan”
training will be combined with
the Newcomers’ Orientation.
For more information:
DSN:263-4372 or 263-3389/ 046-407-4372 or 3389
99. WORDS TO LIVE BY
Do what is right … legally, ethically, and morally
104. Find us on Facebook
The Garrison Public Affairs Office is working to
make Facebook THE place to go for community
information. We need your help!
Like us on Facebook:
http://facebook.com/USAGJ
105. Rising Sun on Vimeo
Did you know that your friends & family back in
the States can see what life is like in Japan?
Tell them to check out Monthly Rising Sun show
on the HD video sharing site Vimeo:
vimeo.com/usagj
106. New Channel 13 Slide Format
We’re trying to improve the Command Channel
by making the slides easier to read.
Please, let us know how we’re doing:
Phone: 046-407-4640 / DSN: 263-4640
Email: usag.japan@gmail.com
107. New Channel 13 Slide Format
If you or your organization would like to post
slides to the Command Channel contact the
garrison Public Affairs Office for our new slide
template
Phone: 046-407-4640 / DSN: 263-4640
Email: usag.japan@gmail.com
108. Follow us on Twitter
Are you on Twitter? So are we!
Follow us:
twitter.com/USAGJapan
109. Photos on Flickr
Visit the garrison photo archive on the popular
photo sharing site flickr:
flickr.com/usagj
