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.

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

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 attravel@zamaitt.com.

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

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Ages 6-12, $10 per class

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 Survey
CYS

Services Patron Satisfaction Survey
CYS
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 Cycle
Mondays – 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 Beans
Price : $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 Blend
Price : $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 Vegetables
Price : $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 Bread
Price : $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 Okra
Price : $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 Squash
Price : $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 Casserole
Price : $6.25

~Menu~
Old Fashioned Bean Soup
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Oriental Pepper Steak
Shrimp Fajitas
Mashed Potatoes
Mexican Rice
Peas & Carrots
Sautéed Cabbage
Price : $7.65

~Menu~
Spanish Soup / Corn Chowder
Apple Glazed Corned Beef
Szechwan Shrimp / Pork Adobo
Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Seasoned Antigua / Corn & Mushroom
Price : $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
recruitment@zamakillerkatanas.com

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 Hours
U.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 Hours
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 Hours
Zama Bldg. 691 DSN 263-4992
SFHA 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 Service
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.

1
Social Networks - Do’s and Don’ts
Only establish and maintain connections
with people you know and trust.
Review your connections often.

2
Assume that ANYONE can see any information
about your activities, personal life,
or professional life that you post and share.

3
Ensure that your family takes similar precautions
with their accounts; their privacy and
sharing settings can expose your personal data.

4
Avoid posting or tagging images of you
or your family that clearly show your face.

4
Select pictures taken at a distance, at an angle,
or otherwise concealed.

4
Never post Smartphone photos and
don’t use your face as a profile photo, instead,
use cartoons or avatars.

5
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

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 Offices
Closures

The Tokyo Pass Office will close only
on the last Thursday of the month.
Pass and Vehicle Registration Offices
Closures

Risk of Infection
ƒƒ
Practicing standard infection control precautions,
including hand washing and wearing appropriate
personal protective equipment (PPE)
prevents exposure.
Ebola Virus Disease
W h a t Yo u N e e d t o K n o w

Risk of Infection
ƒƒ
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.
Ebola Virus Disease

Risk of Infection
ƒƒ
Although people can be infected with Ebola virus
and not yet feel sick, they are not contagious
until they have symptoms.
Ebola Virus Disease

Risk of Infection
ƒƒ
By the time a person is very infectious to others,
they are typically very ill and not walking around
or doing normal activities.
Ebola Virus Disease

Vaccines
ƒƒ
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.
Ebola Virus Disease

Vaccines
ƒƒ
The Department of Defense is closely monitoring
the testing of new Ebola virus vaccines
and treatments.
Ebola Virus Disease

Treatment
ƒƒ
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.
Ebola Virus Disease

Treatment
ƒƒ
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.
Ebola Virus Disease

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.
usagj-des-pass-office@mail.mil
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.
usagj-des-pass-office@mail.mil
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-
officer@mail.mil
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.
Bicycle 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.
Bicycle 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 phone
Call 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.mil
Good or bad, we’d like to know!

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