Command channel slides week between aug. 14 to 20

The Sagamihara Family Housing
Child Development Center
will be replacing
two playground canopies previously destroyed
in a snow storm.

To replace the canopies,
the current canopy structures must be removed and it may
cause loud and disruptive noises.
Because of this disruption,
the SFHA CDC will be closed
for two weeks.

From Aug. 24 to Sept. 4,
all children that currently attend the SFHA CDC
will be combined with the Camp Zama CDC
and School Age Care.

Infant, Toddler, and Preschool children
will temporarily relocate to the Zama CDC.
Kindergarten and Strong Beginnings
(those attending Kindergarten in the fall)
children will temporarily relocate to SAC.

The SFHA CDC will reopen for normal business
on Sept. 8;
however, this replacement will cause
the playground to be closed for approximately
two months beginning Aug. 22 to mid-October.
Call 263-5932 for more information.

The ribbon cutting ceremony for
the new U.S. Medical Activity Japan Dental Clinic
will be held
Sept. 2 at 10 a.m.

Student-Parent Orientation
Thursday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m.
Open House
Thursday, Sept. 10, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Zama American High School

Aug. 22 from 6 - 6:30 p.m.
Camp Zama BTS Fashion Show 2015
Looking for Models

Camp Zama BTS Fashion Show 2015
Looking for Models

Camp Zama is over-run
with unregistered and abandoned bicycles!
The Camp Zama “Rebycle” Program aims
to address this eyesore
by identifying abandoned bicycles
and recycling them into the community.

Camp Zama cyclists have
from Aug. 1 to Sept. 1
to obtain registration stickers from
the Camp Zama Vehicle Registration Office (Bldg S-227)
After Sept. 1
any unregistered bicycles will be impounded.

Owners of impounded bicycles will have
until Sept. 15
to identify and claim their bicycle
at the Provost Marshal Office (Bldg. S-228), Traffic Office.
After Sept. 15
any remaining bicycles will be recycled.

To register your bicycle,
bring the USAG-J Form 1349EJ
and the bike
to the Vehicle Registration Office.

Wear Blue & Gold on Sept. 10
to show support of a national campaign
to help promote LIFE.
Inspire others to find hope in the face of adversity,
and to THRIVE.

Parent Central Services is your first stop
to register and make payments
for FCD (Child Development Center),
SAC ( School Age Center), Youth Center,
Youth Sports, and SKIES classes.
U.S. Army Child Youth and School Services information
Bldg. 680 263-4125 / 4743 / 5723 Off-Base:046-407-4125

Families wishing to enroll their children in
any of the Child Youth & School Services programs
must register at Parent Central Services.
Bldg. 680 263-4125 / 4743 / 5723 Off-Base:046-407-4125

Registration is FREE for all eligible patrons.
We will be happy to assist you
in the registration process from start to finish.
Bldg. 680 263-4125 / 4743 / 5723 Off-Base:046-407-4125

Payment method: We accept credit card, cash and
check payments in US Dollars only.
Payments can also be made by phone
using your credit card.
Bldg. 680 263-4125 / 4743 / 5723 Off-Base:046-407-4125

Fees are set according to
Department of Defense (DoD) policy.
Fees are based on
total family income (TFI) on a sliding scale per DoD policy.
Bldg. 680 263-4125 / 4743 / 5723 Off-Base:046-407-4125

CDCs are quality age-appropriate environments
that prepare your child to master life skills
through hands on developmentally appropriate
program activities and learning environments.

Programs are designed
to promote a positive self image,
develop fine and large muscle coordination,
increase verbal communication, expand creative ideas,
build self help skills and problem solving techniques,
and to teach educational learning concepts
through situational learning experiences and play.

Educational activities and programs
are available
for children ages 6 weeks through years old
(kindergarten).

Monday-Friday: 5:30 a.m.
- 6 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Hourly care
Part day 3 and 5 day preschool
Infant, Pre-toddler, toddler, and
preschool care
Strong beginnings before/after
kindergarten
program

Zama CDC
Bldg. 691, DSN: 263-4992, Off-Base: 046-407-4992
SFHA CDC
Bldg. S-107, DSN: 267-6273, Off-Base: 042-869-6273

School Age Center (SAC) is
a great before and after school program
for children in grades one to six.
There are a wide variety of activities for children
in our community throughout the year.

SAC offers a variety of care options
to include before and after school,
hourly, open recreation, and full day no school
and camp programs (winter, spring and summer).

Monday-Friday: 5:30 - 8 a.m., 2:30 - 6 p.m.
No School Days: 5:30 - 6 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Outdoor/Indoor Sports
Computer, Xbox, Wii, Playstation Games
Free Snacks, and much more...

Youth have the opportunity to assist with
creating new programs that peak their interest.
Field trips occur on a regular basis and include
action/adventure parks, skiing/snowboarding trips,
swimming, and exploring other fun activities
around Japan.

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

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

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

Youth Sports and Fitness Program
was developed to meet
your children's recreation and athletic needs,
emphasizing safety, participation,
and fundamental good sportsmanship.

Every program is designed to provide
all youth the opportunity
to participate, develop fundamental skills
and grow in an atmosphere of sportsmanship,
citizenship and teamwork.

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

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

There will be a half road closure
between Gate 4 and near the entrance
to the Camp Zama Golf Course
from July 6 to Sept. 11.
Phase-1: 40 mins.
Phase-2: 60 mins.
Upcoming Road Closures
Upcoming/Ongoing Closure 1

Traffic will be controlled by Flag Men
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
and by a traffic light on weekends,
holidays and nighttime
from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.

As part of the ongoing Sagamihara City
tunnel-widening construction project on Camp Zama,
Ishinomaki Avenue (street area between
Community Bank and the Camp Zama Community Club)
has been opened
to traffic after being closed for a year.

Subsequently, 5th Ave. (street area between
CZCC parking lot and Building 563 lodging)
will be closed
until March 2016 as construction begins
on the next phase of the project.

The second Passport for Life
– Community Resilience Fair
will be held
Sept. 18 from 2:30 to 5 p.m.
in the field behind Yano Fitness Center.

This event is open to all SOFA-status members,
their Families and is welcome
to LNEs / JGSDF stationed at Camp Zama.
Bring your family, friends and colleagues!

There will be free outdoor live entertainment
and activities for kids of all ages!
30 or more private organizations,
resiliency resources, and interest groups
Get connected in the community

There will be free outdoor live entertainment
and activities for kids of all ages!
ASAP and Suicide Prevention training credit
provided for Soldiers and DA Civilians
(must submit fair passports to receive
training credit and be eligible for prize drawing)

Community Night immediately follows
in same outdoor location
from 5 to 8 p.m.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
recently announced
a data breach affecting the personal records
of over 21 million individuals.

Go to
https://www.opm.gov/cybersecurity
for information on available assistance and
ways to protect your personal information.

This site will offer information
regarding the OPM incidents,
and will direct individuals to materials, training,
and useful information
on best practices to secure data.

You are encouraged to carefully read
the information contained
on the OPM website
and continuously monitor their website
for additional updates.

The Camp Zama Girl Scouts
is seeking
a Registrar/Support Services Secretary.
Camp Zama Girl Scouts
Employment Opportunity

This position is responsible
for registering all Girl Scouts,
maintaining files and records, and other business
and clerical support
as needed by USAGSO-WP Headquarters;
serves as the afternoon receptionist.

Accurate computer skills,
good customer service skills
and willing to work
as a member of a small,
by great team are all required.

Employment includes
20 hours a week from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.,
Monday – Friday,
and the position is based at Camp Zama.

Position is immediately available;
Apply by sending a cover letter and resume to
westpacificceo@gmail.com
or drop cover letter and resume off
at the Girl Scout Office,
2nd floor of Bldg. 533 (behind the Exchange).

The Camp Zama Education Center is looking for
an Instructor/Facilitator
to conduct the Online Academic Skills Course (OASC),
formally Functional Academic Skills Training (FAST).

Sessions are held 4 times a year, 60 hours per session.
The next session is scheduled for Monday - Friday
from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. August 31 through September 21.
For more information, call: 263-5311.

Education and Experience Requirements:
The minimum education and experience required to perform
these services/tasks include a bachelor's degree
in any area of study and
a Teaching Certificate from any state or a master's degree
in any area of study.

A Master's degree must be from a college or university
that is accredited by a national
or regional accredited agency recognized
by the U.S. Department of Education.

U.S. Army Garrison Japan challenges
YOU
and the entire USAG Japan Community
to
save electrical power!

How the challenge works:
Simply turn off lights during lunch time!
Turn off lights everywhere to include
offices, quarters and workplaces.

Help the Garrison reach a 3% energy reduction
this fiscal year.
This challenge began May 18
and will continue until further notice.
Power savings will be reported
once available.

For more information
about saving electrical power,
contact DPW
at 263-3609.

Effective 1 July, 2015
all Department of the Army Civilians
assigned to USAG Japan
will in-process and out-process
through the Military Personnel Division.

In-Processing Procedures:
The appointment should be scheduled
for the first business day following their arrival.
When the new employee arrives
for their scheduled appointment
please ensure they have their orders and passports
for them and their family members.

The assigned sponsor MUST be with them
when the report for their in-processing appointment.
The MPD will issue their Installation
In-Processing paperwork
using the Installation Support Module (ISM)
INPROC/OUTPROC program.

The new DAC is still required to report to CPAC
on Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. for the CPAC briefs.
Please make sure the sponsors are coordinating this
in-processing.
We want to streamline this process and make it a simple
as we can.

One very important administrative note:
Please have the new employees bring original
or certified copies of birth certificates,
marriage license and or divorce decrees.
This will eliminate issues
when getting the ID Cards for dependents.

Out-Processing Procedures:
When the DAC receives there PCS orders
to depart USAG Japan
please have them to contact the MPD
at 263-4122/8699
to schedule an out-processing appointment.

Out-Processing Procedures:
This should be done as early as possible.
This will give the agencies to pre-clear the employee.
The employee will pick their out-processing paperwork
5 working days prior to their DEROS/departure day.

ISM INPROC/OUTPROC
will lessen the burden of going to
so many unnecessary places to out-process.
Leaders, we need your support on this process.

~Menu~
Omelet / Boiled Eggs / Pancakes / Sliced Bacons
Biscuits / Hominy Grits / Creamed Beef
Hashed Browned Potatoes
Bean Soup / New England Clam Chowder
Grilled Ribeye Steaks with Demi Glace Sauce
Breaded Shrimp / Baked Stuffed Pork Chops
Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Kansas Medley
Seasoned Asparagus
Seasoned Monaco Blend Price : $6.25
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

~Menu~
Old Fashioned Bean Soup
New England Clam Chowder
Barbecued Beef Cubes
Fried Cod with Garlic Tomato Sauce
Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Brown Rice
Peas & Carrots
Seasoned Antigua
Price : $7.65
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

~Menu~
Omelet / Boiled Egg / French Toast / Bacon
Biscuits / Hominy Grits / Creamed Beef
Hashed Browned Potatoes
French Onion Soup / Cream of Potato Soup
Prime Rib with Au Jus
Tempura Fish / Japanese Ginger Pork
Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Glazed Carrots / Seasoned Edamame
Price : $6.25
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

~Menu~
French Onion Soup / Cream of Potato Soup
Beef Pot Pie
Turkey Tender Loin Mignon
Savory Bread Dressing
Mashed Potatoes
Buttered Noodles
Seasoned Succotash
Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage
Price : $7.65
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

There will be a road closure at
Sagami General Depot to replace steam lines:
5th Street and Crossway at
Block 154 and 164 until Sept. 25.

There will be a half road closure
between Gate 4 and near the entrance
to the Camp Zama Golf Course
from July 6 to Sept. 11.
Upcoming/Ongoing Closure

Traffic will be controlled by Flag Men
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
and by a traffic light on weekends,
holidays and nighttime
from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
is a serious respiratory disease
in the Republic of Korea
with numerous reported cases.
MERS
Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome

Symptoms include
fever, cough and shortness of breath.
There is no vaccine or specific treatment available.
MERS

All patients in Korea acquired their illness
in hospital settings where they came in direct
or indirect contact with MERS patients.
MERS

Contacts with MERS patients will require
monitoring or isolation for up to 14 days,
usually in their own home.
MERS

Medical leaders in Korea are working closely
with the CDC and other public health experts
to contain this MERS outbreak.
MERS

The following measures are recommended
to protect yourself from illness:
Wash your hands frequently with soap and water
for at least 20 seconds.
Use an alcohol-based sanitizer if soap and water
are not available.
MERS

Cover your nose and mouth when sneezing
and throw the used tissue in the trash.
Do not reuse tissues.
MERS

Clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces,
such as doorknobs, light switches, handrails,
or toys.
MERS

Avoid close contact, such as kissing or
sharing eating utensils, with sick individuals.
MERS

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with
unwashed hands.
Avoid unnecessary visits to hospitals.
MERS

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.

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!

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

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

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
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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.
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

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

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

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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