command channel slides week between april 17 to 23

All Departments of the Army Civilian employees All Departments of the Army Civilian employees have the opportunity to lose weight, get fit, have the opportunity to lose weight, get fit,

decrease stress, decrease stress, feel better and sleep better feel better and sleep better

by using up to three duty hours per week by using up to three duty hours per week for physical activity in the Civilian Fitness Program, for physical activity in the Civilian Fitness Program,

a fitness and wellness education program.a fitness and wellness education program.

All participants must take All participants must take a mandatory pre-screening a mandatory pre-screening

and fitness assessment on and fitness assessment on April 27-29 April 27-29 at Yano Fitness Center starting at 8 a.m.at Yano Fitness Center starting at 8 a.m.

This program helps reduce sick time, This program helps reduce sick time, increase productivity, increase productivity,

improve morale and promote well being improve morale and promote well being in the Civilian workforce. in the Civilian workforce.

Call Call 263-2004/5050 263-2004/5050 for more information.for more information.

U.S. Army Medical Department Activity- Japan U.S. Army Medical Department Activity- Japan will host an informational Town Hall will host an informational Town Hall

April 22 April 22 at the Camp Zama Community Activity Centerat the Camp Zama Community Activity Center

starting at 3 p.m. starting at 3 p.m.

This town hall is to This town hall is to provide information and advice strictlyprovide information and advice strictly

about billing purposes. about billing purposes.

The representatives will not be able to The representatives will not be able to answer individual questions answer individual questions

about personal bills, about personal bills, only offer general recommendations only offer general recommendations

on how to pay medical bills at MEDDAC-J.on how to pay medical bills at MEDDAC-J.

Individual concerns can be best addressed Individual concerns can be best addressed at the MEDDAC-J Billing Office,at the MEDDAC-J Billing Office,

open from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., and 1 to 4:30 p.m. open from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., and 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday and Fridays.on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday and Fridays.

There will be a Patient Advisory Council Meeting There will be a Patient Advisory Council Meeting April 28 starting at 2 p.m. April 28 starting at 2 p.m.

conference room on the second floor in Bldg. 534.conference room on the second floor in Bldg. 534.For patients who would like to help For patients who would like to help

U.S. Army Medical Department Activity- Japan U.S. Army Medical Department Activity- Japan improve the quality of care provided improve the quality of care provided

at the BG Crawford F. Sams Health Clinic.at the BG Crawford F. Sams Health Clinic.

All eligible beneficiaries are welcome All eligible beneficiaries are welcome to attend this meeting. to attend this meeting.

MEDDAC-J works hard to make a difference MEDDAC-J works hard to make a difference in the lives of all of the beneficiaries we serve.in the lives of all of the beneficiaries we serve.

Our success is Our success is the result of outstanding staff members the result of outstanding staff members

who are committed to the mission. who are committed to the mission.

If you are interested in attending If you are interested in attending this advisory council meeting this advisory council meeting

call the quality management chief at call the quality management chief at 263-5201263-5201..

Limited Quantities,Limited Quantities,Fist Come, First Served!Fist Come, First Served!

$23.00 per person$23.00 per person

For more info: For more info: 267-6097267-6097

SFHA CLUBSFHA CLUB

MenuMenuNew York SteakNew York SteakGrilled ChickenGrilled ChickenPolish SausagePolish SausageHot VegetablesHot VegetablesPotato WedgesPotato Wedges

Dinner RollDinner RollSFHA CLUBSFHA CLUB

Add some variety & fun on your Training DaysAdd some variety & fun on your Training Daysw/fun Team Building Bowling Competitionw/fun Team Building Bowling Competition

ZAMA BOWLING CENTERZAMA BOWLING CENTER

The team with the highest total score of the three games The team with the highest total score of the three games is the winner, and will be awarded something special is the winner, and will be awarded something special

from the BOSS.from the BOSS.


Make arrangements at the Bowling Center Make arrangements at the Bowling Center or call or call 263-4780263-4780 to reserve a time & date to reserve a time & date


April is April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Children deserve to be protected. Children deserve to be protected. Know the warning signs. Know the warning signs.

Help stop the abuse before it happens.Help stop the abuse before it happens.

Army Community Service (ACS) Army Community Service (ACS) encourages encourages

all individuals and organizations all individuals and organizations to play a role in making Camp Zama a better place to play a role in making Camp Zama a better place

for children and families. for children and families.

By ensuring that parents have By ensuring that parents have the knowledge, skills, andthe knowledge, skills, and

resources they need to care for their children, resources they need to care for their children, we can help promote children’s social we can help promote children’s social

and emotional well-being and prevent child and emotional well-being and prevent child maltreatment within families and communities.maltreatment within families and communities.

Research shows that Research shows that when parents possess six protective factors, when parents possess six protective factors,

the risk for neglect and abuse diminish the risk for neglect and abuse diminish and optimal outcomes and optimal outcomes

for children, youth, and families are promoted.for children, youth, and families are promoted.

The six protective factors are:The six protective factors are:

Nurturing and attachment Nurturing and attachment Knowledge of parenting and of child Knowledge of parenting and of child and youth development and youth development Parental resilience Parental resilience

The six protective factors are:The six protective factors are:

Social connections Social connections Concrete supports for parents Concrete supports for parents Social and emotional developmental Social and emotional developmental well-being well-being

“ “Everyone’s participation is critical. Everyone’s participation is critical. Focusing on ways to build and promote Focusing on ways to build and promote

the protective factors, the protective factors, in every interaction with children and families, in every interaction with children and families,

is the best thing our community can do is the best thing our community can do to prevent child maltreatment to prevent child maltreatment

and promote optimal child development.”and promote optimal child development.”

Summer is typically a busy construction period. Summer is typically a busy construction period. It is important to all community members, It is important to all community members,

especially children, especially children, to practice safety and show awareness to practice safety and show awareness

when maneuvering when maneuvering around a construction area in and around a construction area in and around our community. around our community. Remember to "Stay Safe, Stay Away!"Remember to "Stay Safe, Stay Away!"

With the different types of construction sites With the different types of construction sites all over the installations, all over the installations, it is very important to be it is very important to be

aware of the risk.aware of the risk.

Large heavy vehicles Large heavy vehicles – On some construction sites, – On some construction sites, heavy machinery and trucks could be operating heavy machinery and trucks could be operating to move heavy loads. to move heavy loads.

When these machines are in use When these machines are in use sometimes the operators are unable sometimes the operators are unable

to see fully. to see fully.

Large heavy vehicles Large heavy vehicles Therefore if you go near them when in operation Therefore if you go near them when in operation you run the risk of being seriously injured or worse.you run the risk of being seriously injured or worse.

Pits and manholes Pits and manholes – When creating new buildings – When creating new buildings or demolishing old ones, often deep holes are or demolishing old ones, often deep holes are

dug to lay foundations or to reach dug to lay foundations or to reach the pipes below the construction the pipes below the construction

site floor. site floor.

Pits and manholes Pits and manholes When playing on construction sites, When playing on construction sites,

you may not be aware of these holes you may not be aware of these holes and may fall down them.and may fall down them.

Building materials Building materials – Many of the materials – Many of the materials that are used on construction sites like that are used on construction sites like bricks, sand and pipes can also pose bricks, sand and pipes can also pose

further risks to you. further risks to you. If not properly stored these materials If not properly stored these materials

could topple and fall on you.could topple and fall on you.

Not wearing safety clothes Not wearing safety clothes – – If you are not wearing the right safety clothing If you are not wearing the right safety clothing you are putting yourself at an even you are putting yourself at an even greater risk while on a construction site greater risk while on a construction site as people will not be able to see you.as people will not be able to see you.

They are worn for a reason!They are worn for a reason!

Not wearing safety clothes Not wearing safety clothes

There are many ways to minimize There are many ways to minimize the risks posed to community members the risks posed to community members by knowing how to stay safe!by knowing how to stay safe!

Children should always be with an adult Children should always be with an adult – – never go on to a construction site never go on to a construction site if an adult is not present. if an adult is not present. This way they will be able to look out for you This way they will be able to look out for you as well as instruct you on how to stay safe.as well as instruct you on how to stay safe.

Mind the Barriers Mind the Barriers –– Community members, Community members, especially children should always follow especially children should always follow the specific routes around construction the specific routes around construction sites that are designed to keep sites that are designed to keep community members a safe distance community members a safe distance away from the construction site.away from the construction site.

Always be alert Always be alert – every minute something – every minute something changes on a construction site, changes on a construction site, so it is best to be more alert when on sites. so it is best to be more alert when on sites. Heavy loads could be being moved or Heavy loads could be being moved or heavy machinery could be crossing heavy machinery could be crossing the site. the site.

Always be alert!Always be alert!

Never play on/near construction sites Never play on/near construction sites – – if a construction site is closed, if a construction site is closed, it is closed for a reason. it is closed for a reason. Do not view this as an opportunity Do not view this as an opportunity to use it as a play ground.to use it as a play ground.

SignsSigns – be aware of all signs – be aware of all signs on construction sites. on construction sites. They are there for a reason and They are there for a reason and could save your life!could save your life!

STRONG & KIND bars contain hemp seeds.STRONG & KIND bars contain hemp seeds.

Please watch out carefullyPlease watch out carefullyfor these snack barsfor these snack bars

containing hemp ingredients .containing hemp ingredients .

In order to ensure military readiness, In order to ensure military readiness, the ingestion of products containing the ingestion of products containing or products derived from hemp seed or products derived from hemp seed

or hemp seed oil is prohibited. or hemp seed oil is prohibited.

Failure to comply with the mandatory provisions Failure to comply with the mandatory provisions of this paragraph of this paragraph

by military personnel is a violation of by military personnel is a violation of Article 92, UCMJ.Article 92, UCMJ.

Violations may result in Violations may result in administrative disciplinary action administrative disciplinary action

without regard to otherwise applicable criminal without regard to otherwise applicable criminal or civil sanctions for violations of related laws. or civil sanctions for violations of related laws.

Who? Who? Active Military, DA Civilians and their spousesActive Military, DA Civilians and their spouses

What?What?A couple’s seminar (with meals included) to build A couple’s seminar (with meals included) to build strong marriagesstrong marriages

Where?Where?Camp Zama Community Club (CZCC)Camp Zama Community Club (CZCC)

Why?Why?To build more vibrant marriages!To build more vibrant marriages!

Building Principles: Building Principles: Components of a strong marriageComponents of a strong marriage

The Foundation: The Foundation: By wisdom a house is built.By wisdom a house is built.

Drawing the BlueprintDrawing the Blueprint Laying the FoundationLaying the Foundation Inspecting the CracksInspecting the Cracks

The Superstructure: The Superstructure: By understanding a house is By understanding a house is established.established.

Building Solid WallsBuilding Solid Walls Adding a Protective RoofAdding a Protective Roof Wiring for Effectiveness Wiring for Effectiveness

The Interior Design: The Interior Design: By knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious By knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.and pleasant riches.

Designing for Encouragement Designing for Encouragement Caring for the HeartCaring for the Heart Maximizing the SpaceMaximizing the Space

For more information: For more information: 263-5677263-5677

263-3888263-3888

YANO FITNESS CENTER

Event will be held at Event will be held at the Camp Zama Community Activity Center.the Camp Zama Community Activity Center.

Doors Open 30 minutes prior to RecitalsDoors Open 30 minutes prior to Recitals

For more Information: 267-6137For more Information: 267-6137

Come and listen to “SKIES students” show offCome and listen to “SKIES students” show offthe skills they have been developingthe skills they have been developingin their music classes this past Year.in their music classes this past Year.

All recitals are open to All recitals are open to the community for viewing.the community for viewing.

GBX Consultants, Inc. GBX Consultants, Inc. is accepting resumes for is accepting resumes for

a full time VA Benefits Advisor in support of a full time VA Benefits Advisor in support of Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW)

to Hire Heroes Act. to Hire Heroes Act.

The successful candidate The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective delivery will be responsible for the effective delivery

of standardized courses of instruction of standardized courses of instruction to a class of up to 50 students.to a class of up to 50 students.

Position will begin in March Position will begin in March with two weeks of compensated training. with two weeks of compensated training.

To be considered for this position, To be considered for this position, please email your cover letter please email your cover letter

and resume to GBX Consultants:and resume to GBX Consultants:

ATTN: Benefits Advisor Yokosuka, JapanATTN: Benefits Advisor Yokosuka, Japan [email protected] / Fax: [email protected] / Fax: 202-478-2916

Please submit ONLY a cover letter and resume. Please submit ONLY a cover letter and resume. Any other documents submitted Any other documents submitted will not be retained or evaluated.will not be retained or evaluated.

The ideal candidate The ideal candidate will be able to engage and motivate will be able to engage and motivate

through effective on-site instruction, through effective on-site instruction, and facilitate service members’ and facilitate service members’

successful transition successful transition out of uniform and into civilian life. out of uniform and into civilian life.

Under guidance from the Department Under guidance from the Department of Veterans Affairs and using information of Veterans Affairs and using information

and instructional materials provided, and instructional materials provided, the Advisor will educate Service members the Advisor will educate Service members

and their dependents and their dependents on Veteran-related benefits and programs.on Veteran-related benefits and programs.

All candidates must successfully complete All candidates must successfully complete a two week standards-based a two week standards-based

VA Benefits Advisor Training Course, VA Benefits Advisor Training Course, and successfully pass a written test and and successfully pass a written test and

an oral presentation before he/she will be considered an oral presentation before he/she will be considered fully qualified to perform in this position.fully qualified to perform in this position.

The Army Emergency Relief campaign The Army Emergency Relief campaign runs through May 15 runs through May 15

with the goal of creating greater awareness with the goal of creating greater awareness of the benefits of AER of the benefits of AER

as well as providing Soldiers the opportunity to donate as well as providing Soldiers the opportunity to donate to their fellow Soldiers.to their fellow Soldiers.

"Making a difference is a great theme at many levels "Making a difference is a great theme at many levels for this year's campaign," for this year's campaign,"

said AER's director, said AER's director, retired Army Lt. Gen. Robert Foley.retired Army Lt. Gen. Robert Foley.

"For leaders, it provides incentive for creating "For leaders, it provides incentive for creating an environment that encourages Soldiers an environment that encourages Soldiers

to embrace AER when faced to embrace AER when faced with an unexpected financial emergency. with an unexpected financial emergency.

For Soldiers, it provides reinforcement that For Soldiers, it provides reinforcement that AER will always AER will always

be there when needed for financial assistance."be there when needed for financial assistance."

Army Emergency Relief is a private, Army Emergency Relief is a private, non-profit organization dedicated non-profit organization dedicated

to providing financial assistance to Soldiers, to providing financial assistance to Soldiers, active and retired, and their Families. active and retired, and their Families.

Since it was founded in 1942, Since it was founded in 1942, AER has provided more than $1.7 billion AER has provided more than $1.7 billion

to more than 3.6 million Soldiers, to more than 3.6 million Soldiers, families and retirees.families and retirees.

Last year, AER provided nearly $74 million Last year, AER provided nearly $74 million in assistance to more than 51,000 Soldiers and Families, in assistance to more than 51,000 Soldiers and Families,

which includes $8.8 million for 3,500 scholarshipswhich includes $8.8 million for 3,500 scholarshipsto spouses and children of Soldiers.to spouses and children of Soldiers.

For more info For more info contact Camp Zama Army Community Service contact Camp Zama Army Community Service

at at DSN 263-4357DSN 263-4357..

The United States Organizations The United States Organizations will host will host

the USO Japan Charity Golf Tournament the USO Japan Charity Golf Tournament May 9May 9, , shotgun shotgun start at 7 a.m. start at 7 a.m.

at the Tama Hills Golf Course. at the Tama Hills Golf Course.

This charity golf tournament is This charity golf tournament is to provide support to US troops in Japan, to provide support to US troops in Japan,

all proceeds from this event directly all proceeds from this event directly support USO programs and services tailored support USO programs and services tailored

to meet the unique needs of to meet the unique needs of our forward-deployed troops and their families our forward-deployed troops and their families

on military installations throughout mainland Japan. on military installations throughout mainland Japan.

Patrons can enter for a chance Patrons can enter for a chance to win various prizes to win various prizes

and a grand prize of two round trip tickets to Hawaii and a grand prize of two round trip tickets to Hawaii and a three night stay in Honolulu, and a three night stay in Honolulu,

courtesy of Delta Airlines and Aqua Hotels and Resorts. courtesy of Delta Airlines and Aqua Hotels and Resorts.

The event will be a two-man scramble; The event will be a two-man scramble; tournament fees include green fees, tournament fees include green fees,

cart, breakfast buffet, lunch, cart, breakfast buffet, lunch, and a souvenir gift from the USO. and a souvenir gift from the USO.

Register online at Register online at http://pac.uso.org/japan/ http://pac.uso.org/japan/

or find the link on Facebook at USO Japan. or find the link on Facebook at USO Japan.

Call DSN Call DSN 241-4894241-4894 or email or email [email protected]@uso.org

for more information.for more information.

This event is open to all SOFA status personnel, This event is open to all SOFA status personnel, dependents, dependents,

Japan Ground Self Defense Force members, Japan Ground Self Defense Force members, Local National employees, Local National employees,

and local national guests over 18 years of age.and local national guests over 18 years of age.

U.S. Army Medical Department Activity- Japan U.S. Army Medical Department Activity- Japan is currently undergoing is currently undergoing

temporary “split operations” temporary “split operations” with Tripler Army Medical Center.with Tripler Army Medical Center.

What does this mean to you?What does this mean to you?

All correspondence is sent by TAMC All correspondence is sent by TAMC (to include Invoice and Receipts and Past Due Notices), (to include Invoice and Receipts and Past Due Notices),

and TAMC is also filing insurance claims.and TAMC is also filing insurance claims.

If you have questions regardingIf you have questions regardinginsurance claims filing, insurance claims filing,

please contact your insurance company please contact your insurance company and/or TAMC and/or TAMC

at the number listed on your Invoice and Receipt.at the number listed on your Invoice and Receipt.

MEDDAC-J is collecting and processing payments MEDDAC-J is collecting and processing payments from both patients and insurance returns. from both patients and insurance returns.

If you suspect your insurance If you suspect your insurance has reimbursed your claim, has reimbursed your claim,

feel free to contact MEDDAC-J Billing Office feel free to contact MEDDAC-J Billing Office to inquire as to whether or not to inquire as to whether or not

the Office is currently processing it.the Office is currently processing it.

What can you do to help?What can you do to help?

Insurance companies will be less likely to deny claims Insurance companies will be less likely to deny claims to their customers than the medical facility acting to their customers than the medical facility acting

on the customer’s behalf.on the customer’s behalf.

Therefore, please be proactive Therefore, please be proactive with your insurance company. with your insurance company.

However, if you have not received However, if you have not received an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) an Explanation of Benefits (EOB)

from your insurance company within 90 days from your insurance company within 90 days after receiving your Invoice and Receipt from TAMC,after receiving your Invoice and Receipt from TAMC,

Please inform the MEDDAC-J billing office Please inform the MEDDAC-J billing office at at 263-4693263-4693

particularly if the claim that was filed corresponded particularly if the claim that was filed corresponded to a date of service before FY14.to a date of service before FY14.

For more information, patients can call For more information, patients can call 263-4693 or 046-407-4693263-4693 or 046-407-4693..

Customers are now able to pay for their medical care Customers are now able to pay for their medical care online through the “pay.gov” website. online through the “pay.gov” website.

No login information is required to complete payment.No login information is required to complete payment.

Follow steps below: Follow steps below:

1. 1. Go to Go to www.pay.govwww.pay.gov2. 2. In the left hand column locate Public Forms, In the left hand column locate Public Forms,

select By Form Nameselect By Form Name3. 3. Click B and click BG Crawford F. Sams Clinic Click B and click BG Crawford F. Sams Clinic

to open formto open form


4. 4. Enter all required information on the formEnter all required information on the form5. 5. Select a payment methodSelect a payment method6. 6. Click Submit DataClick Submit Data


7. 7. Follow the steps provided by PAY.GOV Follow the steps provided by PAY.GOV to enter your payment informationto enter your payment information

8. 8. Click continueClick continue9. 9. Confirm your information then enter Confirm your information then enter your Email Addressyour Email Address


10. 10. Click Submit PaymentClick Submit Payment11. 11. Print a copy of your receipt for your Print a copy of your receipt for your personal recordspersonal records

You have just completed an online payment!You have just completed an online payment!

In order to conserve energy and In order to conserve energy and to comply with Command Policy #200, to comply with Command Policy #200,

USAG Japan Energy and Water Conservation Policy, USAG Japan Energy and Water Conservation Policy, intermittent heating will be scheduled intermittent heating will be scheduled

on or around April 9. on or around April 9.

Heating will be provided based on Heating will be provided based on following outside heat index criteria:following outside heat index criteria:

68 degrees F or below (from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.)68 degrees F or below (from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.) 55 degrees F or below (from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.)55 degrees F or below (from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.)

Following intermittent heating period, Following intermittent heating period, DPW will transition into “No Heating / No Cooling” period DPW will transition into “No Heating / No Cooling” period

on or around April 21on or around April 21, , which will allow DPW to perform necessary which will allow DPW to perform necessary

preventive maintenance, checks, and services required preventive maintenance, checks, and services required on air conditioning systems on air conditioning systems

throughout installation prior to cooling period. throughout installation prior to cooling period.

During “No Heating / No Cooling” period, During “No Heating / No Cooling” period, facility / building managers facility / building managers

must ensure occupants maximize use of must ensure occupants maximize use of natural ventilation natural ventilation

by opening windows and common area entrances. by opening windows and common area entrances.

The following facilities will be provided top priority The following facilities will be provided top priority for a controlled environment service for a controlled environment service without natural ventilation capability:without natural ventilation capability:

DOD Schools, MEDDAC, Exchange, DOD Schools, MEDDAC, Exchange, Camp Zama Community Club.Camp Zama Community Club.

Based on historical weather records, Based on historical weather records, intermittent cooling period is projected to begin intermittent cooling period is projected to begin

on or around May 12on or around May 12. .

Cooling will be provided based on Cooling will be provided based on following indoor heat index criteria:following indoor heat index criteria:

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

Call DPW 263-3609 for more information.Call DPW 263-3609 for more information.

Sunday, May 10Sunday, May 1010:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Ballroom10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Ballroom

April is Month of the Military Child! April is Month of the Military Child!

Thursday, April 23 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.Thursday, April 23 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.CZCC Ballroom CZCC Ballroom $13.95$13.95

Advance Ticket sale ends is on April 21.Advance Ticket sale ends is on April 21.$3 more at the door.$3 more at the door.Please call 263-4204 for more reservations.Please call 263-4204 for more reservations.

SoupSoup : French Onion Soup: French Onion SoupSaladSalad : Margarita-Grilled Chicken Salad : Margarita-Grilled Chicken Salad

w/Spicy Ranch Dressing & Avocado Salsaw/Spicy Ranch Dressing & Avocado SalsaEntréeEntrée: Salmon & Potato Brandade Provencal : Salmon & Potato Brandade Provencal

Vienna Style Fish CutVienna Style Fish Cut Sauteed Chicken Balsamic SauceSauteed Chicken Balsamic Sauce

MenuMenu

Entrée Entrée : Rice Pilaf, Potato Au Gratin: Rice Pilaf, Potato Au Gratin Italian Mix Vegetables, roll & ButterItalian Mix Vegetables, roll & Butter

DessertDessert: Panna Cotta w/ Fruit Sauce: Panna Cotta w/ Fruit Sauce Red Velvet Cheesecake BrownieRed Velvet Cheesecake Brownie

MenuMenu

PROCESSPROCESSPayment of Japanese Road Tax and Issuance Payment of Japanese Road Tax and Issuance

of 2015 USFJ Decalof 2015 USFJ Decal

SOFA status vehicle owners SOFA status vehicle owners should take advantage of this one-stopshould take advantage of this one-stop

special program offered special program offered by the Directorate of Emergency Services, by the Directorate of Emergency Services,

Vehicle Registration Office Vehicle Registration Office at Camp Zama Community Club at Camp Zama Community Club

to pay their Road Tax.to pay their Road Tax.

Those that do not take advantage of Those that do not take advantage of this special program from April 14th through April 17th, this special program from April 14th through April 17th,

will have to pay their Road Tax will have to pay their Road Tax at the Japanese Tax office located at the Japanese Tax office located

at the Sagami Land and Transportation Office, at the Sagami Land and Transportation Office, or the Prefectural Government Office Building or the Prefectural Government Office Building

located on Route 51.located on Route 51.

Payment for your Japanese Road Tax Payment for your Japanese Road Tax must be done no later than must be done no later than May 31, 2015May 31, 2015. .

Any vehicle without the 2015 Road Tax Decal Any vehicle without the 2015 Road Tax Decal will not be authorized will not be authorized

to be driven onto the installation.to be driven onto the installation.

DatesDates April 14April 14 A thru E A thru E April 15 April 15 F thru K F thru K April 16 April 16 L thru R L thru R April 17 April 17 S thru Z, S thru Z,

Mini cars and MotorcyclesMini cars and Motorcycles

TimeTime9-11 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m.9-11 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m.

PlacePlaceCamp Zama Community Club, Firelite LoungeCamp Zama Community Club, Firelite Lounge

Cost Cost Ordinary TrucksOrdinary Trucks 32,000yen 32,000yen Small Trucks/VehiclesSmall Trucks/Vehicles 7,500yen 7,500yen

Vehicles Vehicles 19,00, or 22,000yen 19,00, or 22,000yen (Sagami 5xx Y xxxx / Sagami 4xx Y xxxx)(Sagami 5xx Y xxxx / Sagami 4xx Y xxxx)

Cost Cost Ordinary TrucksOrdinary Trucks 32,000yen 32,000yen Small Trucks/VehiclesSmall Trucks/Vehicles 7,500yen 7,500yen

Vehicles Vehicles 19,00, or 22,000yen19,00, or 22,000yen(Sagami 5xx Y xxxx / Sagami 4xx Y xxxx)(Sagami 5xx Y xxxx / Sagami 4xx Y xxxx)

(Sagami 3xx Y xxxx)(Sagami 3xx Y xxxx)

Cost Cost Mini-carsMini-cars 3,000yen 3,000yen MotorcyclesMotorcycles 500 or 1,000yen 500 or 1,000yen

* All payments must be in yen* All payments must be in yen

Vehicle Registration Office: Vehicle Registration Office: 263-4337/4810/3732263-4337/4810/3732

The Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity The Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity will host will host

““Kode Red” a premier party and a scholarship drive Kode Red” a premier party and a scholarship drive April 25 starting at 7 p.m. to April 26 ending at 1 a.m. April 25 starting at 7 p.m. to April 26 ending at 1 a.m.

at the Camp Zama Community Club.at the Camp Zama Community Club.

The dress attire for the event is The dress attire for the event is dress to impress (Business Casual), dress to impress (Business Casual),

trendy or classy. trendy or classy. Ladies only, please wear ANY shade of RED. Ladies only, please wear ANY shade of RED.

The best dressed “Lady in Red” will be recognized The best dressed “Lady in Red” will be recognized and win a special prize.and win a special prize.

TICKETS are available now: TICKETS are available now: $25 (basic ticket) $25 (basic ticket) VIP call COMM 080-4790-0199VIP call COMM 080-4790-0199

We are asking units and private organizations We are asking units and private organizations to commit to VIP and reserve a table. to commit to VIP and reserve a table.

Tables are limited. Tables are limited. All proceeds will go to Kappa Alpha Psi’s Leadership All proceeds will go to Kappa Alpha Psi’s Leadership

and Achievement Scholarship fund for and Achievement Scholarship fund for the graduating high school seniors in the community.the graduating high school seniors in the community.

For more information For more information contact or visit or Facebook page at contact or visit or Facebook page at

https://www.facebook.com/KappaKodeRed https://www.facebook.com/KappaKodeRed or call COMM or call COMM 080-4790-0199080-4790-0199

Allied Telesis Allied Telesis will upgrade their internet services, will upgrade their internet services,

with upcoming fiber optic cabling installation with upcoming fiber optic cabling installation for most (not all) for most (not all)

Sagamihara Family Housing Area residents. Sagamihara Family Housing Area residents.

Customers will have a choice of Customers will have a choice of 100 Mbps or 1Gbps Internet speeds 100 Mbps or 1Gbps Internet speeds

(100 to 1,000 times faster than their current speed). (100 to 1,000 times faster than their current speed).

Engineering design is in-progress Engineering design is in-progress for Camp Zama dorms and towers.for Camp Zama dorms and towers.

Fiber = InternetFiber = Internet

Copper = TelephoneCopper = Telephone Coax = CATVCoax = CATV

Timeline of EventsTimeline of Events

May 1 May 1 Fiber jack will be installed in each Fiber jack will be installed in each housing unit's living room.housing unit's living room.

Timeline of EventsTimeline of Events

June1June1 Choice of 100Mbps/200GB/$88 or Choice of 100Mbps/200GB/$88 or 1Gbps/250GB/$99 plans or a customer 1Gbps/250GB/$99 plans or a customer can remain on their current plan can remain on their current plan

for up to 1 year.for up to 1 year.

Saturday, May 30Saturday, May 309 a.m. - 5 p.m.9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

CourseCourseZama city - Old temples - Sumida river cruise Zama city - Old temples - Sumida river cruise

- Imperial villa in Tokyo - Imperial villa in Tokyo

Sign up now!Sign up now!

Fee: Foreigner and other participants: Fee: Foreigner and other participants: 2,000yen2,000yen

Number accepted: Number accepted: 20 people (First come, first serve)20 people (First come, first serve)


How to Apply: How to Apply: Contact Zama International Association OfficeContact Zama International Association Office

Phone/Fax/Email before Phone/Fax/Email before May 10May 10

PhonePhone：： 046-251-9000046-251-9000、、 FaxFax：： 046-046-206-6493206-6493

Email:Email:　　 [email protected]@kdr.biglobe.ne.jp


Zama International Association Office:Zama International Association Office:Open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Mon, Wed, FriOpen 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Mon, Wed, Fri

Address: 2-2886, Zama, Zama-cityAddress: 2-2886, Zama, Zama-city


20152015 年年 55 月月 3030 日（土）日（土）午前午前 99 時－午後時－午後 55 時時

コース：コース：座間市役所　座間市役所　 -- 　芝増上寺、東御苑、浜離宮、　芝増上寺、東御苑、浜離宮、

隅田川クルーズ、浅草隅田川クルーズ、浅草

参加者募集中

参加者募集中

！！

会費：会費：外国人、付き添いの日本人　外国人、付き添いの日本人　 --　　 20002000円円定員定員 2020名（先着順）名（先着順）

申し込み方法：申し込み方法：55月月 1010日までに座間市国際交流協会へ、日までに座間市国際交流協会へ、電話・ファックスまたはメールにてご連絡電話・ファックスまたはメールにてご連絡下さい。下さい。

参加者募集中参加者募集中！！

座間市国際交流協会事務局：座間市国際交流協会事務局：月・水・金曜日　月・水・金曜日　 99時～時～ 44時、座間市座間時、座間市座間 2-28862-2886

電話：電話： 046-251-9000046-251-9000、ファックス、ファックス：： 046-206-6493046-206-6493　　

Email:Email:　　 [email protected]@kdr.biglobe.ne.jp参加者募集中参加者募集中

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Services Patron Satisfaction SurveyServices Patron Satisfaction SurveyCYSCYS

Services Patron Satisfaction SurveyServices Patron Satisfaction SurveyCYSCYS

Parents... Parents... We want to hear from you.We want to hear from you.

U.S. Army Garrison Japan is looking for U.S. Army Garrison Japan is looking for Vietnam Veterans Vietnam Veterans

or Family members of Vietnam veterans or Family members of Vietnam veterans who are interested in participating in who are interested in participating in

a ceremony commemorating a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.

Please assist us in identifying Vietnam veterans Please assist us in identifying Vietnam veterans that will be acknowledged during a formal ceremony. that will be acknowledged during a formal ceremony.

Additionally, we are interested in Additionally, we are interested in collecting personal photographs collecting personal photographs

or other memorabilia that can be displayed or other memorabilia that can be displayed at a reception following the ceremony.at a reception following the ceremony.

The ceremony is open to the public and the DPTMSThe ceremony is open to the public and the DPTMSwill soon announce date, time and the location.will soon announce date, time and the location.

If you are interested in participating If you are interested in participating please contact USAG-J DPTMS Operations please contact USAG-J DPTMS Operations

at at 263-3330263-3330 or or 263-3435263-3435. .

Join ACS at EDIS for parenting education Join ACS at EDIS for parenting education and support skills that build and support skills that build

parents' knowledge of child health and development, parents' knowledge of child health and development, and increase awareness of child rearing practices. and increase awareness of child rearing practices.

The class is held every Tuesday The class is held every Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. and from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. from 9 to 10 a.m. and from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m.

Parents can join the New Parent Support Program Parents can join the New Parent Support Program and earn promotion points while they play and and earn promotion points while they play and

learn with their child.learn with their child.

Contact ACS at 263-4357 Contact ACS at 263-4357 and get a customized training and get a customized training

to meet specific needs.to meet specific needs.

Zama Army Lodging Zama Army Lodging will be replacing wallpaperwill be replacing wallpaper

inside Bldg. 780.inside Bldg. 780.

Work will begin March 2, Work will begin March 2, and will be completed in June.and will be completed in June.

Date: May 17, Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Date: May 17, Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Location: Minamidai Park Location: Minamidai Park (address: 4-11, minamidai)(address: 4-11, minamidai)

Contents of Activity:Contents of Activity:On-stage performance, Food court (sales) Tents.On-stage performance, Food court (sales) Tents.

Please call to 042-744-3148 Please call to 042-744-3148 for more informationfor more information

日時日時 : : 55 月月 1717 日、日、 1010 時時 -16-16 時時場所場所 : : 南台公園（南区南台南台公園（南区南台 4-114-11 ））

内容内容 : : 舞台演奏や、テナントでの食品・物品販売舞台演奏や、テナントでの食品・物品販売

お問い合わせ：相模台まちづくりセンター　お問い合わせ：相模台まちづくりセンター　042-744-3148042-744-3148

Minamidai Park

Odakyu-Sagamihara St.

US MilitaryHousing

Odakyu-line

Route 51

The Camp Zama Veterinary Treatment Facility The Camp Zama Veterinary Treatment Facility will be under renovation will be under renovation

from Feb. 2015 to June 2016. from Feb. 2015 to June 2016.

The VTF will keep regular business hours The VTF will keep regular business hours during all phases of the renovation.during all phases of the renovation.

Clients may elect to Clients may elect to schedule appointments at schedule appointments at the Yokota VTF: the Yokota VTF: 263-4363263-4363..

Phase I: Minimal Impact (Jan. - May 2015)Phase I: Minimal Impact (Jan. - May 2015)Parking spaces reduced due to construction; Parking spaces reduced due to construction;

clients will use overflow parking.clients will use overflow parking.

Phase II: Light Impact (May - Sept. 2015)Phase II: Light Impact (May - Sept. 2015)Surgical services temporarily discontinued.Surgical services temporarily discontinued.

Phase III: Moderate Impact Phase III: Moderate Impact (Sept. 2015 – Jun. 2016)(Sept. 2015 – Jun. 2016)- Surgical services temporarily discontinued.- Surgical services temporarily discontinued.- 30% reduction in wellness and sick call appointments.- 30% reduction in wellness and sick call appointments.

During the renovations of Bldg. 101 and Bldg. 102During the renovations of Bldg. 101 and Bldg. 102scaffolding will be placed scaffolding will be placed

around the buildings.around the buildings.This may create a narrow sidewalk This may create a narrow sidewalk

for pedestrians. for pedestrians.

The renovations may cause noise The renovations may cause noise and possible chemical odors and possible chemical odors

from the paint application.from the paint application.

The scheduled phases and durations are as follows:The scheduled phases and durations are as follows:

Phase 1: Phase 1: March 9 – June 19 March 9 – June 19 (A, B, C & D Wing)(A, B, C & D Wing) Phase 2: Phase 2: April 27 – Aug. 21 April 27 – Aug. 21 (Main Entrance, E, F, G & H Wing)(Main Entrance, E, F, G & H Wing)

Effective Feb. 9Effective Feb. 9, , community members requiring fingerprints community members requiring fingerprints

for employment, citizenship, visas for employment, citizenship, visas or security clearances, etc… or security clearances, etc…

should be advised that the fingerprinting location should be advised that the fingerprinting location has changed until further notice. has changed until further notice.

The new location is Bldg 229The new location is Bldg 229, , Military Police Station.Military Police Station.

No appointment is necessary. No appointment is necessary.

Park at Bldg 228 and walk to Bldg 229 Park at Bldg 228 and walk to Bldg 229 and inform the desk sergeant and inform the desk sergeant

that fingerprint assistance is required.that fingerprint assistance is required.

Express Group CycleExpress Group Cycle

Mondays – 12 a.m. ($3 per class)For more information: 263-4664/5656

Cost: $3.00 per session, Instructor: Akio Takahashi

Cost: $3.00 per session, Instructor: Akio Takahashi

Sign Up NowSign Up Nowwww.samuraiques.comwww.samuraiques.com

Camp Zama Community Activity Center

Yokota – Atsugi – Zama - YokosukaYokota – Atsugi – Zama - Yokosuka

Dancers, Singers, Poets, Dancers, Singers, Poets, Actors, MusiciansActors, Musicians

~Menu~~Menu~ Omelet / Boiled Eggs / Pancakes / Bacon Sliced Omelet / Boiled Eggs / Pancakes / Bacon Sliced Hominy Grits / Creamed Beef / BiscuitsHominy Grits / Creamed Beef / Biscuits Hashed Browned Potatoes Hashed Browned Potatoes Old Fashioned Bean Soup / Cream of Pumpkin Soup Old Fashioned Bean Soup / Cream of Pumpkin Soup Teriyaki Steak / Fried Chicken Teriyaki Steak / Fried Chicken Baked Salmon with Tomato & BasilBaked Salmon with Tomato & Basil Scalloped Potatoes / Steamed Rice Scalloped Potatoes / Steamed Rice Seasoned SuccotashSeasoned Succotash Green Beans CasseroleGreen Beans Casserole

Price : Price : $6.25$6.25

~Menu~~Menu~ Old Fashioned Bean SoupOld Fashioned Bean Soup Cream of Pumpkin SoupCream of Pumpkin Soup Oriental Pepper SteakOriental Pepper Steak Shrimp FajitasShrimp Fajitas Mashed Potatoes Mashed Potatoes Mexican RiceMexican Rice Peas & CarrotsPeas & Carrots Buttered CornButtered Corn

Price : Price : $7.65$7.65

~Menu~~Menu~ Omelet / Boiled Eggs / French Toast / Bacon Sliced Omelet / Boiled Eggs / French Toast / Bacon Sliced Hominy Grits / Creamed Beef / BiscuitsHominy Grits / Creamed Beef / Biscuits Hashed Browned Potatoes Hashed Browned Potatoes French Onion Soup / Cream of Mushroom SoupFrench Onion Soup / Cream of Mushroom Soup New England Boiled Dinner New England Boiled Dinner Szechwan Shrimp / Chinjao Rosu Szechwan Shrimp / Chinjao Rosu Mashed Potatoes / Pork Fried RiceMashed Potatoes / Pork Fried Rice Glazed Carrots Glazed Carrots Seasoned AntiguaSeasoned Antigua Price : Price :

$6.25$6.25

~Menu~~Menu~ French Onion SoupFrench Onion Soup Cream of Mushroom Soup Cream of Mushroom Soup Baked Fish with Honey Mustard SauceBaked Fish with Honey Mustard Sauce Mongolian BeefMongolian Beef Mashed PotatoesMashed Potatoes Steamed Rice Steamed Rice Stuffed MushroomsStuffed Mushrooms Seasoned Asparagus with Orange Zest Seasoned Asparagus with Orange Zest

Price : Price : $7.65$7.65

~Menu~~Menu~ Tortilla Chicken Soup / Cream of Mushroom Soup Tortilla Chicken Soup / Cream of Mushroom Soup Beef Fajitas / Chicken FajitasBeef Fajitas / Chicken Fajitas Tacos / Mexican Chicken Tacos / Mexican Chicken Garlic Roasted Potatoes Garlic Roasted Potatoes Mexican RiceMexican Rice Refried BeansRefried Beans Pease & OnionsPease & Onions Mexican Mixed VegetablesMexican Mixed Vegetables Price : Price :

$5.55$5.55

~Menu~~Menu~ Tortilla Chicken SoupTortilla Chicken Soup Cream of Mushroom SoupCream of Mushroom Soup Hungarian GoulashHungarian Goulash Parmesan Fish Parmesan Fish Mashed Potatoes Mashed Potatoes Buttered NoodlesButtered Noodles Seasoned Summer SquashSeasoned Summer Squash Green Beans CasseroleGreen Beans Casserole

Price : Price : $4.85$4.85

~Menu~~Menu~ French Onion Soup / Cream of Broccoli Soup French Onion Soup / Cream of Broccoli Soup Lasagna / Spinach LasagnaLasagna / Spinach Lasagna Herbed Baked Chicken Herbed Baked Chicken Spaghetti with Meat Sauce / Marinara Spaghetti with Meat Sauce / Marinara Paprika PotatoesPaprika Potatoes Tomato & Olive RiceTomato & Olive Rice Seasoned Italian BlendSeasoned Italian Blend Seasoned Brussels Sprouts Seasoned Brussels Sprouts Toasted Garlic BreadToasted Garlic Bread Price : Price :

$5.55$5.55

~Menu~~Menu~ French Onion Soup / Cream of Broccoli SoupFrench Onion Soup / Cream of Broccoli Soup Baked Salmon with Tomato FondueBaked Salmon with Tomato Fondue Honey Mustard Baked ChickenHoney Mustard Baked Chicken Rissole Potatoes Rissole Potatoes Rice PilafRice Pilaf Herbed BroccoliHerbed Broccoli Seasoned ScandinavianSeasoned Scandinavian

Price : Price : $4.85$4.85

~Menu~~Menu~ Chicken Gumbo Soup / New England Clam Chowder Chicken Gumbo Soup / New England Clam Chowder BBQ Chicken / Fried Chicken / Baked ChickenBBQ Chicken / Fried Chicken / Baked Chicken BBQ Pork Spareribs / Southern Fried CatfishBBQ Pork Spareribs / Southern Fried Catfish Baked Macaroni & Cheese / Cornbread Muffins Baked Macaroni & Cheese / Cornbread Muffins Glazed Sweet Potatoes / Steamed RiceGlazed Sweet Potatoes / Steamed Rice Black Eyed Peas / Okra & Tomato GumboBlack Eyed Peas / Okra & Tomato Gumbo Southern Style Greens Southern Style Greens Southern Fried OkraSouthern Fried Okra

Price : Price : $5.55$5.55

~Menu~~Menu~ Chicken Gumbo Soup Chicken Gumbo Soup New England Clam ChowderNew England Clam Chowder Chili MacaroniChili Macaroni Bombay ChickenBombay Chicken Franconia Potatoes Franconia Potatoes Steamed RiceSteamed Rice RatatouilleRatatouille Seasoned Wax BeansSeasoned Wax Beans Price : Price :

$4.85$4.85

~Menu~~Menu~ Miso Soup / Chicken Egg Drop Soup Miso Soup / Chicken Egg Drop Soup Kalua Pig with Cabbage / Misoyaki FishKalua Pig with Cabbage / Misoyaki Fish Roast Turkey / Savory Bread DressingRoast Turkey / Savory Bread Dressing Oven Glo PotatoesOven Glo Potatoes Steamed RiceSteamed Rice Seasoned Mixed OrientalSeasoned Mixed Oriental Seasoned SuccotashSeasoned Succotash

Price : Price : $5.55$5.55

~Menu~~Menu~ Miso Soup / Chicken Egg Drop SoupMiso Soup / Chicken Egg Drop Soup Breaded Pork Chops with Mushroom GravyBreaded Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy Beef Stew Beef Stew Mashed PotatoesMashed Potatoes Creamy Spinach PastaCreamy Spinach Pasta Steamed RiceSteamed Rice Seasoned EdamameSeasoned Edamame Seasoned California Blend VegetablesSeasoned California Blend Vegetables

Price : Price : $4.85$4.85

~Menu~~Menu~ Chicken Wild Rice Soup / Mulligatawny Soup Chicken Wild Rice Soup / Mulligatawny Soup Stuffed Cabbage Rolls / Chicken CurryStuffed Cabbage Rolls / Chicken Curry Baked Fish with Garlic Tomato Sauce Baked Fish with Garlic Tomato Sauce Mashed Potatoes / Steamed RiceMashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice Seasoned CauliflowerSeasoned Cauliflower Vegetable Stir FryVegetable Stir Fry

Price : Price : $5.55$5.55

~Menu~~Menu~ Chicken Wild Rice SoupChicken Wild Rice Soup Mulligatawny SoupMulligatawny Soup BBQ Pulled ChickenBBQ Pulled Chicken Beef YakisobaBeef Yakisoba Parsley Buttered Potatoes Parsley Buttered Potatoes Steamed RiceSteamed Rice Seasoned Mixed VegetablesSeasoned Mixed Vegetables Seasoned Mustard GreensSeasoned Mustard Greens Price : Price :

$4.85$4.85

~Menu~~Menu~ Omelet / Boiled Eggs / Pancakes / Bacon Sliced Omelet / Boiled Eggs / Pancakes / Bacon Sliced Hominy Grits / Creamed Beef / BiscuitsHominy Grits / Creamed Beef / Biscuits Hashed Browned Potatoes Hashed Browned Potatoes New England Fish Chowder / Tomato Vegetable Soup New England Fish Chowder / Tomato Vegetable Soup Sukiyaki / Shrimp Scampi / Miso Pork Sukiyaki / Shrimp Scampi / Miso Pork Oven Browned Potatoes / Steamed RiceOven Browned Potatoes / Steamed Rice Sautéed Spinach Sautéed Spinach Seasoned Monaco BlendSeasoned Monaco Blend

Price : Price : $6.25$6.25

~Menu~~Menu~ New England Fish ChowderNew England Fish Chowder Tomato Vegetable SoupTomato Vegetable Soup Cajun Meat LoafCajun Meat Loaf Creole Pork ChopsCreole Pork Chops Lyonnaise Potatoes Lyonnaise Potatoes Steamed RiceSteamed Rice Sautéed CabbageSautéed Cabbage Seasoned Asparagus with Orange ZestSeasoned Asparagus with Orange Zest

Price : Price : $7.65$7.65

~Menu~~Menu~ Omelet / Boiled Eggs / French Toast / Bacon Sliced Omelet / Boiled Eggs / French Toast / Bacon Sliced Hominy Grits / Creamed Beef / BiscuitsHominy Grits / Creamed Beef / Biscuits Hashed Browned Potatoes Hashed Browned Potatoes Beef Rice Soup / Cream of Potato SoupBeef Rice Soup / Cream of Potato Soup Grilled Ribeye Steaks with Demi Glace Sauce Grilled Ribeye Steaks with Demi Glace Sauce Pineapple Chicken / Roast PorkPineapple Chicken / Roast Pork Mashed Potatoes / Filipina RiceMashed Potatoes / Filipina Rice Glazed Carrots Glazed Carrots Sautéed Mushrooms & OnionsSautéed Mushrooms & Onions Price : Price :

$6.25$6.25

~Menu~~Menu~ Beef Rice SoupBeef Rice Soup Cream of Potato Soup Cream of Potato Soup Beef Pot RoastBeef Pot Roast Pollock FlorentinePollock Florentine Mashed Red PotatoesMashed Red Potatoes Noodles Jefferson Noodles Jefferson Seasoned AntiguaSeasoned Antigua Hot Spiced Beets Hot Spiced Beets

Price : Price : $7.65$7.65

Keep Your Sports Mind Sharp Monthly Prizes Cumulative PrizesKeep Your Sports Mind Sharp Monthly Prizes Cumulative Prizes

Every Thursday From 5 -7 p.m. Every Thursday From 5 -7 p.m. Feb. 5 through Aug. 27Feb. 5 through Aug. 27

Keep Your Sports Mind Sharp Monthly Prizes Cumulative PrizesKeep Your Sports Mind Sharp Monthly Prizes Cumulative Prizes

CZCC, Sports BarCZCC, Sports BarFor more info: 263-7666/3256For more info: 263-7666/3256

The Zama Killer Katanas (ZKK) roller derby teamThe Zama Killer Katanas (ZKK) roller derby teamis currently recruiting is currently recruiting new skaters, referees, new skaters, referees,

and non-skating officials (NSO). and non-skating officials (NSO).

Whether you want to be part of a team Whether you want to be part of a team or want to get in shape come check us out. or want to get in shape come check us out.

No experience required. No experience required. Contact us at Contact us at

[email protected]@zamakillerkatanas.com

The Camp Zama Tax Center is rolling out The Camp Zama Tax Center is rolling out a new initiative this year: "Drop-Off" Tax services. a new initiative this year: "Drop-Off" Tax services.

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

Tax Center Drop Off ServicesTax Center Drop Off Services

The Tax Center will be open for service The Tax Center will be open for service Mon-Fri from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until June 16 Mon-Fri from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until June 16

(including training holidays and family time). (including training holidays and family time).

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


Customers are able to make an appointment Customers are able to make an appointment by calling by calling 263-1040263-1040..

For more information about the Camp Zama Tax Center For more information about the Camp Zama Tax Center

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


Transition Assistance ProgramTransition Assistance Program

Be an advocate for your retirement community!Be an advocate for your retirement community!

The USAG-Japan Retiree Council meetsThe USAG-Japan Retiree Council meetsthird Friday of every month from 4 to 5 p.m.third Friday of every month from 4 to 5 p.m.at Command Group Small Conference room.at Command Group Small Conference room.


Contact your local transition assistance office:Contact your local transition assistance office:263-3940263-3940

MondayMonday 2:30 – 8 p.m. 2:30 – 8 p.m. TuesdayTuesday 2:30 – 8 p.m. 2:30 – 8 p.m. WednesdayWednesday 2:30 – 8 p.m. 2:30 – 8 p.m. ThursdayThursday 2:30 – 8 p.m. 2:30 – 8 p.m. FridayFriday 2:30 – 8 p.m. 2:30 – 8 p.m. SaturdaySaturday 1 – 10 p.m.1 – 10 p.m. Sunday & Federal HolidaysSunday & Federal Holidays ClosedClosed

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

Bldg. 744, Zama DSN 263-4500Bldg. 744, Zama DSN 263-4500

Half Day SchoolHalf Day School 5:30 – 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 5:30 – 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. No School Day No School Day 5:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. 5:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Before/After Program HoursBefore/After Program Hours

5:30 – 8 a.m. & 2:30 – 6 p.m. 5:30 – 8 a.m. & 2:30 – 6 p.m. Early Release Early Release 5:30 – 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 5:30 – 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Federal HolidaysFederal Holidays ClosedClosed

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

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

Monday – FridayMonday – Friday 5:30– 6 p.m. 5:30– 6 p.m.

Federal Holidays Federal Holidays ClosedClosed Base Closure Days Base Closure Days ClosedClosed CYS Services Training Days CYS Services Training Days ClosedClosed

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

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

62736273

Monday – WednesdayMonday – Wednesday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ThursdayThursday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, SundaySaturday, Sunday Closed Closed Federal HolidaysFederal Holidays Closed Closed

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

Bldg. 680, Zama DSN 263-3397Bldg. 680, Zama DSN 263-3397

Arnn Elementary School Arnn Elementary School is looking for a Lunch monitor.is looking for a Lunch monitor.

The duty day starts The duty day starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 12:30 p.m.at 11 a.m. and ends at 12:30 p.m.

Monitor will supervise students Monitor will supervise students during the lunch and recess period;during the lunch and recess period;

maintain appropriate order and standards maintain appropriate order and standards as necessary to insure their health,as necessary to insure their health,

safety, and welfare.safety, and welfare.

To apply, go to:To apply, go to:http://www.dodea.edu/pacific/offices/http://www.dodea.edu/pacific/offices/

HR/pacVacancies.cfmHR/pacVacancies.cfm

Interested in learning Japanese?Interested in learning Japanese?

Date: Date: Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday ofEvery 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. the month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Location: Location: SFHA LibrarySFHA Library

For more information: For more information: 263-4357263-4357

Army Family Team Building Classes Army Family Team Building Classes are available for the entire community. are available for the entire community.

Soldiers can earn four promotion points Soldiers can earn four promotion points for every 40 hours for every 40 hours

of Army Community Service courses. of Army Community Service courses.

(Promotion points are valid when the DA 87 (Promotion points are valid when the DA 87 has been signed by a Lt. Col. or above has been signed by a Lt. Col. or above

to certify course completion.)to certify course completion.)

Soldiers will not receive promotion pointsSoldiers will not receive promotion pointsfor mandatory classes such asfor mandatory classes such as

First Termer's Financial Readiness Training, First Termer's Financial Readiness Training, any course required by Command referral any course required by Command referral

and NPSP classes taken as a result of and NPSP classes taken as a result of a recommended Family Advocacy Case Review a recommended Family Advocacy Case Review

Committee treatment plan. Committee treatment plan.

Available Classes:Available Classes:

AFTB Leadership DevelopmentAFTB Leadership DevelopmentAFTB Military KnowledgeAFTB Military KnowledgeAFTB Personal Growth and ResiliencyAFTB Personal Growth and Resiliency

Available Classes:Available Classes:

Family Advocacy Program/New Parent Family Advocacy Program/New Parent Support ProgramSupport ProgramFinancial Readiness Training ClassesFinancial Readiness Training ClassesOperation Resources for Educating Operation Resources for Educating About Deployment and You (OPREADY)About Deployment and You (OPREADY)

The Army Community Service’s The Army Community Service’s ““ACS on Wheels” ACS on Wheels”

is available to come to your meetings is available to come to your meetings and provide these training modules.and provide these training modules.

CCTV has transitioned from analog CCTV has transitioned from analog to digital signal.to digital signal.

If you are having trouble accessing If you are having trouble accessing the channels on your digital television, the channels on your digital television,

we strongly recommend to re-scan your televisionwe strongly recommend to re-scan your televisionto access the local channels.to access the local channels.

Since the transition occurred on Jan. 5, Since the transition occurred on Jan. 5, customers are NOT able tocustomers are NOT able to

view local channels on view local channels on cathode-ray tube televisions cathode-ray tube televisions

and and digital non-compliant televisions.digital non-compliant televisions.


What's your transition plan?What's your transition plan? Get started today!Get started today!

Contact your local Transition Assistance Office:Contact your local Transition Assistance Office: Bldg. 102, RM 111Bldg. 102, RM 111 DSN: 263-3940 DSN: 263-3940


Be an advocate Be an advocate for your retirement community!for your retirement community!

USAG-Japan retiree council meets USAG-Japan retiree council meets the third Friday of every month from 4 to 5 p.m.the third Friday of every month from 4 to 5 p.m.


Command Group Small ConferenceCommand Group Small Conference Room, Bldg. 102. Room, Bldg. 102.

Contact your local Transition Assistance Office: Contact your local Transition Assistance Office: 263-3940263-3940 for further information. for further information.

WHEN: WHEN: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month (Feb. 4 – May 20)(Feb. 4 – May 20) No prerequisites, join anytime!No prerequisites, join anytime!TIME/PLACE: TIME/PLACE: 6 – 7:30 p.m.6 – 7:30 p.m. Education Center Computer Lab Education Center Computer Lab (near library)(near library)

The true test of character comes not The true test of character comes not when things go wrong, but when things when things go wrong, but when things are going well. are going well. When thing go wrong, that’s when mostWhen thing go wrong, that’s when mostpeople turn to, or return to God. people turn to, or return to God.

But when life is prosperous and no But when life is prosperous and no rainclouds are in sight, it’s all too easy rainclouds are in sight, it’s all too easy

not to invest time in a deep relationship not to invest time in a deep relationship with God. with God.

But when the train hits hard, a steady But when the train hits hard, a steady foundation in the Lord is vital.foundation in the Lord is vital.

For a time, Israel prospered and forgot the For a time, Israel prospered and forgot the One True God. The nation turned their One True God. The nation turned their backs on the Creator, and they’ve paid backs on the Creator, and they’ve paid

the consequences. the consequences. Jeremiah, the prophet was their last hope Jeremiah, the prophet was their last hope of turning things around.of turning things around.

So it be with great, prosperous nations So it be with great, prosperous nations like the U.S. like the U.S. Have we become so powerful that pride Have we become so powerful that pride has blinded our spirits in a culture has blinded our spirits in a culture where “anything goes?” where “anything goes?”

Let’s dig deep into Jeremiah together Let’s dig deep into Jeremiah together and be inspired to live in God’s and be inspired to live in God’s demanding love.demanding love.

JEREMIAH:JEREMIAH:““Very well done. Good study length per Very well done. Good study length per

chapter. Highly recommend it, as it chapter. Highly recommend it, as it closely parallels the times we are living closely parallels the times we are living in today.” – Amazon Reviewin today.” – Amazon Review

The DBIDS registration is only required The DBIDS registration is only required for NAF Atsugi personnel.for NAF Atsugi personnel.

If other members would like to register If other members would like to register and receive a Guest Pass and receive a Guest Pass

for their guest to come on board the installation, for their guest to come on board the installation, they will need to be registered into DBIDS.they will need to be registered into DBIDS.

Military members E-7 and above/Officers Military members E-7 and above/Officers are not required to register guests and obtain are not required to register guests and obtain

a Guest Pass with the Pass and ID office. a Guest Pass with the Pass and ID office.

GS-12 and above are not required to register guests GS-12 and above are not required to register guests with the Pass and ID Office. with the Pass and ID Office.

Their ID card must state their grade.Their ID card must state their grade.

11Social Networks - Do’s and Don’tsSocial Networks - Do’s and Don’ts

Only establish and maintain connections Only establish and maintain connections with people you know and trust. with people you know and trust. Review your connections often.Review your connections often.


Assume that ANYONE can see any information Assume that ANYONE can see any information about your activities, personal life, about your activities, personal life,

or professional life that you post and share.or professional life that you post and share.


Ensure that your family takes similar precautions Ensure that your family takes similar precautions with their accounts; their privacy and with their accounts; their privacy and

sharing settings can expose your personal data.sharing settings can expose your personal data.


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


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


Never post Smartphone photos and Never post Smartphone photos and don’t use your face as a profile photo, instead, don’t use your face as a profile photo, instead,

use cartoons or avatars.use cartoons or avatars.


Use secure browser settings when possible Use secure browser settings when possible and monitor your browsing history to ensure and monitor your browsing history to ensure

that you recognize all access points.that you recognize all access points.

A newly opened convenience store, A newly opened convenience store, named “Poplar”, named “Poplar”,

located in the JGSDF General Service Unit building located in the JGSDF General Service Unit building across a street from the Camp Zama across a street from the Camp Zama

Arts and Crafts Center. Arts and Crafts Center.

Poplar is located on the first floor, Poplar is located on the first floor, next to the Historical Exhibition Room. next to the Historical Exhibition Room.

They are available to all personnel, They are available to all personnel, including U.S. Army Soldiers, DA Civilians, including U.S. Army Soldiers, DA Civilians,

Family members and local national employees.Family members and local national employees.

The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 7 p.mThe hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. . No parking is allowed by the JGSDF building.No parking is allowed by the JGSDF building.

Payments forms accepted are:Payments forms accepted are: Japanese YenJapanese Yen Credit CardsCredit Cards PASMO/SUICA train cardsPASMO/SUICA train cards

Runners are permitted to run the course Runners are permitted to run the course Monday thru Friday only, from the hours of Monday thru Friday only, from the hours of 5:30 - 7:30 a.m.5:30 - 7:30 a.m.

Runners are required to run on cart paths Runners are required to run on cart paths only, following the designated run route only, following the designated run route one way only.one way only.

Camp Zama Golf CourseCamp Zama Golf Course

Runners are not permitted to have any Runners are not permitted to have any drinks or food of any kind on the course.drinks or food of any kind on the course.

Runners are allowed to run only the back Runners are allowed to run only the back nine holes, from the 10th to the 18th.nine holes, from the 10th to the 18th.


Soldiers will not run in a group on the Soldiers will not run in a group on the golf course larger than a squad size element.golf course larger than a squad size element.

The use of headphones are not allowed The use of headphones are not allowed on the course.on the course.


Runners are not permitted to conduct Runners are not permitted to conduct any physical fitness exercise on the course any physical fitness exercise on the course or be on the greens and or fairways or be on the greens and or fairways for any reason, at any time.for any reason, at any time.

The distance from 10 tee to 18 green is The distance from 10 tee to 18 green is 2.356 miles or 3.791 KM.2.356 miles or 3.791 KM.


The strength of the nation is built on the readiness The strength of the nation is built on the readiness and resilience of every member of the premier and resilience of every member of the premier

all-volunteer Total Armyall-volunteer Total Army-every Soldier, civilian and Family member.-every Soldier, civilian and Family member.

We will uphold the Army's responsibilityWe will uphold the Army's responsibilityto provide benefits and high-quality services to provide benefits and high-quality services that are components of a professional forcethat are components of a professional force

decided to the Army for the long term.decided to the Army for the long term.

The Army remains steadfast in its commitment to:The Army remains steadfast in its commitment to:

Maintain the trust between Leaders and Maintain the trust between Leaders and their Soldiers, Families and civilianstheir Soldiers, Families and civilians


Foster an environment that promotes Foster an environment that promotes adaptability adaptability

and self relianceand self reliance


Promote physical, emotional, social, Family Promote physical, emotional, social, Family and and

spiritual strengthsspiritual strengths


Honor the services and sacrifices of those Honor the services and sacrifices of those who serve our Nationwho serve our Nation

The Camp Zama, SFHA and YND Pass Offices The Camp Zama, SFHA and YND Pass Offices and Vehicle Registration Offices and Vehicle Registration Offices

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

for training.for training.

Pass and Vehicle Registration OfficesPass and Vehicle Registration OfficesClosuresClosures

The Tokyo Pass Office will close only The Tokyo Pass Office will close only on the last Thursday of the month.on the last Thursday of the month.

Pass and Vehicle Registration OfficesPass and Vehicle Registration OfficesClosuresClosures

Risk of InfectionRisk of Infection ƒƒ ƒƒ

Practicing standard infection control precautions, Practicing standard infection control precautions, including hand washing and wearing appropriate including hand washing and wearing appropriate

personal protective equipment (PPE) personal protective equipment (PPE) prevents exposure.prevents exposure.

Ebola Virus DiseaseEbola Virus DiseaseWhat You Need to KnowWhat You Need to Know

Risk of InfectionRisk of Infection ��

Just being in a country where people are ill Just being in a country where people are ill with Ebola is not dangerous. with Ebola is not dangerous.

Contact with healthy individuals Contact with healthy individuals and most everyday activities do not increaseand most everyday activities do not increase

a person’s risk of becoming infected.a person’s risk of becoming infected.



Although people can be infected with Ebola virus Although people can be infected with Ebola virus and not yet feel sick, they are not contagious and not yet feel sick, they are not contagious

until they have symptoms.until they have symptoms.



By the time a person is very infectious to others,By the time a person is very infectious to others,they are typically very ill and not walking aroundthey are typically very ill and not walking around

or doing normal activities.or doing normal activities.


VaccinesVaccines ƒƒ ƒƒ

No FDA-approved vaccine is currently availableNo FDA-approved vaccine is currently availableto protect against Ebola virus infection. to protect against Ebola virus infection.

The experimental Ebola virus vaccines are so early The experimental Ebola virus vaccines are so early in development that safety testing has just started.in development that safety testing has just started.


VaccinesVaccines ƒƒ ƒƒ

The Department of Defense is closely monitoring The Department of Defense is closely monitoring the testing of new Ebola virus vaccines the testing of new Ebola virus vaccines

and treatments.and treatments.


TreatmentTreatment ��

Standard treatment for Ebola is supportive care Standard treatment for Ebola is supportive care which is balancing the patient’s fluidswhich is balancing the patient’s fluids

and electrolytes, maintaining their oxygen statusand electrolytes, maintaining their oxygen statusand blood pressure, and blood pressure,

and treating them for any complicating infections.and treating them for any complicating infections.


TreatmentTreatment ƒƒ ƒƒ

Successful recovery from an Ebola virus infectionSuccessful recovery from an Ebola virus infectionlikely depends more on early recognition likely depends more on early recognition

and treatment with supportive care and treatment with supportive care at a state-of-the-art hospital at a state-of-the-art hospital

than on the experimental treatment now available.than on the experimental treatment now available.


Is it Is it FluFlu or or EbolaEbola??

Flu (influenza)Flu (influenza)

The flu is a common contagiousThe flu is a common contagiousrespiratory illness caused by flurespiratory illness caused by fluviruses. The flu is different fromviruses. The flu is different froma cold.a cold.Flu can cause mild to severe illness,Flu can cause mild to severe illness,and complications can lead to death.and complications can lead to death.


How Flu Germs Are SpreadHow Flu Germs Are Spread

The flu is spread mainly by dropletsThe flu is spread mainly by dropletsmade when people who have the flumade when people who have the flucough, sneeze, or talk. Viruses cancough, sneeze, or talk. Viruses canalso spread on surfaces, but this isalso spread on surfaces, but this isless common.less common.People with the flu can spread the virus People with the flu can spread the virus before, during, and after they are sick.before, during, and after they are sick.


Who Gets The Flu?Who Gets The Flu?

Anyone can get the flu.Anyone can get the flu.Some people - like very young children,Some people - like very young children,older adults, and people witholder adults, and people withsome health conditions - are at highsome health conditions - are at highrisk of serious complications.risk of serious complications.


Signs and Symptoms of FluSigns and Symptoms of Flu

The signs and symptoms of flu usually The signs and symptoms of flu usually develop within 2 days after exposure. develop within 2 days after exposure. Symptoms come on quickly and allSymptoms come on quickly and allat once.at once.


EbolaEbola

Ebola is a rare and deadly diseaseEbola is a rare and deadly diseasecaused by infection with ancaused by infection with anEbola virus.Ebola virus.


How Ebola Germs are SpreadHow Ebola Germs are Spread

Ebola can only be spread by directEbola can only be spread by directcontact with blood or body fluids fromcontact with blood or body fluids from

a person who is sick or who has dieda person who is sick or who has died of Ebola.of Ebola.


How Ebola Germs are SpreadHow Ebola Germs are Spread

Ebola can only be spread by directEbola can only be spread by directcontact with blood or body fluids fromcontact with blood or body fluids from

objects like needles that have beenobjects like needles that have been in contact with the blood or bodyin contact with the blood or body fluids of a person sick with Ebola.fluids of a person sick with Ebola. Ebola cannot spread in the air or byEbola cannot spread in the air or by water or food.water or food.


Who Gets Ebola?Who Gets Ebola?

People most at risk of getting Ebola arePeople most at risk of getting Ebola are

healthcare providers taking care ofhealthcare providers taking care of Ebola patients.Ebola patients.


Who Gets Ebola?Who Gets Ebola?

People most at risk of getting Ebola arePeople most at risk of getting Ebola are

• • friends and family who have hadfriends and family who have had unprotected direct contact withunprotected direct contact with blood or body fluids of a person sickblood or body fluids of a person sick with Ebola.with Ebola.


Signs and Symptoms of EbolaSigns and Symptoms of Ebola

The signs and symptoms of Ebola canThe signs and symptoms of Ebola canappear 2 to 21 days after exposure. appear 2 to 21 days after exposure. The average time is 8 to 10 days. The average time is 8 to 10 days. Symptoms of Ebola develop over Symptoms of Ebola develop over several days and become progressively several days and become progressively more severe.more severe.•• •• People with Ebola cannot spreadPeople with Ebola cannot spreadthe virus until symptoms appear.the virus until symptoms appear.

FluFlu

Fever or feeling feverishFever or feeling feverish HeadacheHeadache Muscle or body achesMuscle or body aches Feeling very tired (fatigue)Feeling very tired (fatigue) CoughCough Sore throatSore throat• • Runny or stuffy noseRunny or stuffy nose

EbolaEbola

FeverFever Severe headacheSevere headache Muscle painMuscle pain Feeling very tired (fatigue)Feeling very tired (fatigue) Vomiting and diarrhea developVomiting and diarrhea develop after 3–6 daysafter 3–6 days Weakness (can be severe)Weakness (can be severe) Stomach painStomach pain Unexplained bleeding or bruisingUnexplained bleeding or bruising

For more information about the flue and Ebola, For more information about the flue and Ebola, visitvisit

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

Show of StrengthShow of Strength

Each November, Each November, the military Services commemorate the military Services commemorate

our sacred obligation and enduring commitment to our sacred obligation and enduring commitment to wounded, ill and injured Service memberswounded, ill and injured Service members

and their Families and caregivers.and their Families and caregivers.


These men and women These men and women have personally contributed to the strength have personally contributed to the strength of the force and the strength of our Nation.of the force and the strength of our Nation.

Their determination and resilience Their determination and resilience in recovery inspires us all.in recovery inspires us all.


The theme for The theme for this year's Warrior Care Month observance is this year's Warrior Care Month observance is

Show of Strength.Show of Strength.


Across the Army, Across the Army, there will be weekly subthemes observedthere will be weekly subthemes observed

to celebrate our commitment to the wounded, to celebrate our commitment to the wounded, ill and injured Soldiers ill and injured Soldiers

and their Families and caregivers.and their Families and caregivers.


Subthemes include Recovery, Subthemes include Recovery, Reconditioning, Reintegration Reconditioning, Reintegration

and Remaining Strong.and Remaining Strong.


The Army's Warrior Care and Transition ProgramThe Army's Warrior Care and Transition Program(WCTP) supports wounded, (WCTP) supports wounded,

ill and injured Soldiers and their Families ill and injured Soldiers and their Families throughout each phase of the recoverythroughout each phase of the recovery

and transition process.and transition process.


At 25 Warrior Transition Units, Soldiers heal, At 25 Warrior Transition Units, Soldiers heal, hone vital skills and set and achieve goals hone vital skills and set and achieve goals

across the career, emotional, spiritual, across the career, emotional, spiritual, physical social and Family return to duty physical social and Family return to duty

or to enter the workforce as Veterans.or to enter the workforce as Veterans.


Since 2007, the WCTP has supported Since 2007, the WCTP has supported more than 62,000 Soldiers, more than 62,000 Soldiers,

with more than 28,000 of them with more than 28,000 of them returning to the force.returning to the force.


Together, our Soldiers and our support teams Together, our Soldiers and our support teams continue to demonstratecontinue to demonstrate

the strength and teamwork of America's Army.the strength and teamwork of America's Army.


Warrior Care Month is an opportunity Warrior Care Month is an opportunity to honor the strength and resilience to honor the strength and resilience

of these incredible Soldiers, of these incredible Soldiers, Families and caregivers.Families and caregivers.


As we support them throughout each phase As we support them throughout each phase of their recovery and transition, of their recovery and transition,

we also cerebrate their accomplishments.we also cerebrate their accomplishments.

Army Strong!Army Strong!

Retirees, did you know Retirees, did you know that there are a variety of resources that there are a variety of resources

available to you available to you through the Camp Zama Retirement Services. through the Camp Zama Retirement Services.

Go toGo to http://soldierforlife.army.mil/retirement/ http://soldierforlife.army.mil/retirement/

for the latest and most updated information for the latest and most updated information for retirees.for retirees.

To subscribe to the Army Echoes go to To subscribe to the Army Echoes go to https://soldierforlife.army.mil/retirement/https://soldierforlife.army.mil/retirement/echoes-subscriptionechoes-subscription

The Army Echoes newsletter The Army Echoes newsletter can be downloaded (electronic edition) can be downloaded (electronic edition) to: iPhones, iPads, and Android phones to: iPhones, iPads, and Android phones

using the free Echoes apps using the free Echoes apps in the App Store (iOS) in the App Store (iOS)

and Google Play (Android).and Google Play (Android).

The East Meets West Gift Shop The East Meets West Gift Shop is looking for afternoon shift volunteers. is looking for afternoon shift volunteers.

The East Meets West Gift Shop The East Meets West Gift Shop is a community service project of is a community service project of

the Zama Community Spouses’ Association the Zama Community Spouses’ Association (ZaCSA), (ZaCSA),

and is staffed by ZaCSA volunteers. and is staffed by ZaCSA volunteers.

All proceeds go towards All proceeds go towards the ZaCSA Community Grants and Scholarships. the ZaCSA Community Grants and Scholarships.

Contact to ZaCSA to volunteer.Contact to ZaCSA to volunteer.

www.zacsa.orgwww.zacsa.org

Any and all social media platforms Any and all social media platforms that are affiliated with U.S. Army Garrison Japan that are affiliated with U.S. Army Garrison Japan

and its counterparts must be registered and its counterparts must be registered with U.S. Army Garrison Japan Public Affairs Office, with U.S. Army Garrison Japan Public Affairs Office,

per Army guidance. per Army guidance.

If you are a social media content manager or If you are a social media content manager or someone who updates and posts to someone who updates and posts to

any Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, etc. any Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, etc. account that is related to any Garrison Japan service, account that is related to any Garrison Japan service,

office or facility (to include office or facility (to include Family Readiness Groups and Unit accounts),Family Readiness Groups and Unit accounts),

contact Garrison PAO at contact Garrison PAO at 263-3486263-3486..

All social media content managers All social media content managers need to complete need to complete

WEB Content and OPSEC training at WEB Content and OPSEC training at https://iatraining.us.army.mil/index.html https://iatraining.us.army.mil/index.html

by Oct. 31by Oct. 31..

Once registered with Garrison PAO and Once registered with Garrison PAO and once WEB training has been completed, once WEB training has been completed,

there will be there will be a scheduled mandatory training session a scheduled mandatory training session

conducted with conducted with the social media content managers. the social media content managers.

This mandatory training This mandatory training will be conducted by Garrison PAO. will be conducted by Garrison PAO.

Content managers will receive Content managers will receive their training date after registration.their training date after registration.

Directorate of Emergency ServicesDirectorate of Emergency Services

The SGD Pass office will close The SGD Pass office will close from Sep. 1, 2014 to Sept. 15, 2015 from Sep. 1, 2014 to Sept. 15, 2015

Daily pass for visitors and contractors Daily pass for visitors and contractors will be issued by the security guards.will be issued by the security guards.

Sagami Depot Pass office ClosureSagami Depot Pass office Closure


SGD SGD パスオフィスはパスオフィスは２０１４年９月１日から２０１５年２０１４年９月１日から２０１５年 99月月 11日まで日まで

クローズします。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。デイリーパスは警備隊が発行いたします。

SGD SGD パスオフィスパスオフィス


Special Event Pass, Long Term Visitor Pass Special Event Pass, Long Term Visitor Pass including Vehicle Passincluding Vehicle Pass

for LN employees and contractors for LN employees and contractors will be issued will be issued

at SFHA and ZAMA Pass Offices.at SFHA and ZAMA Pass Offices.

SGD Pass office ClosureSGD Pass office Closure


Pass request form can be sent to: Pass request form can be sent to: usarmy.zama.imcom-pacific.list.usarmy.zama.imcom-pacific.list.usagj-des-pass-office@mail.mil [email protected]

The pass will be issued at SFHA Pass Office The pass will be issued at SFHA Pass Office after your request is approved.after your request is approved.

The operation hours at SFHA Pass Office will be The operation hours at SFHA Pass Office will be Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.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、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。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。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.usarmy.zama.imcom-pacific.list.usagj-des-pass-office@mail.mil [email protected]

パスの手続きが出来次第、相模原住宅のパスオフィスにて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。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　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 CPAC’s new operation procedures

The Camp Zama CPAC has new operation procedures. The Camp Zama CPAC has new operation procedures.

Here are some of the changes that have been made: Here are some of the changes that have been made:

An appointment will be needed to discuss personal An appointment will be needed to discuss personal personnel questions. Employees can either call the CPAC's personnel questions. Employees can either call the CPAC's

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


The CPAC will, however, be available to managersThe CPAC will, however, be available to managers

to discuss hiring actions at all times.to discuss hiring actions at all times.

CPAC has designated Monday afternoons as their time to CPAC has designated Monday afternoons as their time to work uninterrupted. During this time, specialists will be work uninterrupted. During this time, specialists will be

working on vacancy announcements and/or referral lists. working on vacancy announcements and/or referral lists.


They will not answer their phones or respond to emails. They will not answer their phones or respond to emails.

For more information:For more information:

263-3755263-3755

Women, Infants, and Children Women, Infants, and Children OverseasOverseas

The WIC Overseas program provides The WIC Overseas program provides several important benefits to help you and several important benefits to help you and

your family lead healthier lives.your family lead healthier lives.


The program services are provided to The program services are provided to eligible participants overseas:eligible participants overseas:

- Active Duty Military & their Dependents- Active Duty Military & their Dependents

- DoD Civilian employees & their family- DoD Civilian employees & their family

membersmembers

- DoD contractors & their family members- DoD contractors & their family members


For more information:For more information:

263-8960263-8960

The Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness The Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness communication team recently kicked off communication team recently kicked off

a 90-day communication campaign a 90-day communication campaign to encourage Army spouses to take to encourage Army spouses to take

the Global Assessment Tool (GAT 2.0). the Global Assessment Tool (GAT 2.0).

Please help us spread the word! Please help us spread the word!

The GAT 2.0 is a confidential online The GAT 2.0 is a confidential online self-assessment that provides users self-assessment that provides users

with an overall look of with an overall look of their comprehensive health and well-being. their comprehensive health and well-being.

Go to Go to https://www.milsuite.milhttps://www.milsuite.mil

to take the GAT 2.0. Go to to take the GAT 2.0. Go to http://csf2.army.mil/ http://csf2.army.mil/

to learn more about GAT 2.0.to learn more about GAT 2.0.

The Camp Zama Golf Course hasThe Camp Zama Golf Course hasopened a designated pathway for runners.opened a designated pathway for runners.

The rules are as follows:The rules are as follows:

Runners are permitted to run Runners are permitted to run on the course on the course Monday through Friday only, Monday through Friday only, from the hours of 5:30 -7:30 a.m.from the hours of 5:30 -7:30 a.m.


Runners are required to run Runners are required to run on cart paths only, on cart paths only, following the designated run route following the designated run route one way only.one way only.


Runners are not permitted Runners are not permitted to have any drinks or food ofto have any drinks or food ofany kind on the course.any kind on the course.


Runners are allowed to run only the Runners are allowed to run only the back 9-holes, from the 10th to the 18th. back 9-holes, from the 10th to the 18th. The distance from the 10 tee The distance from the 10 tee

to the 18 green is 2.356 miles or to the 18 green is 2.356 miles or 3.791 kilometers.3.791 kilometers.


Soldiers should not run in a group Soldiers should not run in a group on the golf course larger than on the golf course larger than a squad size element.a squad size element.


The use of head phones are The use of head phones are not allowed on the course.not allowed on the course.


Runners are not permitted to conduct Runners are not permitted to conduct any physical fitness exercises any physical fitness exercises on the course or be on the greens and/or on the course or be on the greens and/or fairways for any reason, at any time. fairways for any reason, at any time.

Reminder of Pet Owners’ Responsibilities

The following list of responsibilities for pet owners The following list of responsibilities for pet owners living on Camp Zama, Sagamihara Family living on Camp Zama, Sagamihara Family

Housing Area and Sagami Depot was released Housing Area and Sagami Depot was released by the Housing Management Division:by the Housing Management Division:

- Sponsors are responsible for cleaning the areas - Sponsors are responsible for cleaning the areas used by their pets.used by their pets.

- If kept outside, the pet’s area must be policed daily - If kept outside, the pet’s area must be policed daily to prevent a buildup of trash and fecal material.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: Violations can be reported to following email address: usarmy.zama.imcom-pacific.mbx.usagj-dpw-housing-usarmy.zama.imcom-pacific.mbx.usagj-dpw-housing-

[email protected]@mail.mil

You may also report violations by calling the Housing Management You may also report violations by calling the Housing Management Division at Division at

263-3441 or 263-4503263-3441 or 263-4503, , or the Family Housing and Furnishing Management Branch or the Family Housing and Furnishing Management Branch

at at 263-3527 or 263-4136263-3527 or 263-4136..

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:263-8255263-8255

Website: Website: SuicidePreventionLifeline.orgSuicidePreventionLifeline.org

Japanese phones/cell: 046-407-8255Japanese phones/cell: 046-407-8255 Allied Telesis: 98-263-8255Allied Telesis: 98-263-8255

Vonage or Skype: (800) 273-8255Vonage or Skype: (800) 273-8255

Military and Family Life Counselor:Military and Family Life Counselor:263-3638263-3638

Units located on Units located on U.S. Army Garrison Japan Honshu installations U.S. Army Garrison Japan Honshu installations

must coordinate with must coordinate with the Hazardous Material Control Center the Hazardous Material Control Center

at Sagami General Depot at Sagami General Depot when purchasing hazardous materials.when purchasing hazardous materials.

Please procure recycled, bio-based or Please procure recycled, bio-based or environmentally preferable materials environmentally preferable materials

when they are available in a timely manner, when they are available in a timely manner, they meet your unit’s performance standards they meet your unit’s performance standards

and are reasonably priced.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.


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、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、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。報告することは、皆さん一人ひとりの努めです。

Commanding General USARJCommanding General USARJ

テロリストは、いつでもどこでも彼らがテロリストは、いつでもどこでも彼らが攻撃できることを示すために、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。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、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。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、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今日では「内部」にある脅威の可能性になってきています。なってきています。


疑わしい行為を報告することが、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”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。大事な要素となります。


iWATCH Army iWATCH Army およびおよび iSALUTE iSALUTE というという22つの報告プログラムは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、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。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、テロと疑わしい行為を確認した場合は、最寄の軍警察（最寄の軍警察（ MPMP）に報告してください。）に報告してください。

電話番号は電話番号は 080-5903-4501080-5903-4501 またはまたは

軍電軍電 263-3002263-3002 、あるいは、あるいは 911911 です。です。


Units located on U.S. Army Garrison JapanUnits located on U.S. Army Garrison JapanHonshu installations must coordinate Honshu installations must coordinate

with the Hazardous Material Control Center with the Hazardous Material Control Center at Sagami Depot.at Sagami Depot.

Call Call 268-4222268-4222 for assistance. for assistance.

Please procure recycled, bio-based orPlease procure recycled, bio-based orenvironmentally preferable materials environmentally preferable materials

when they are available in a timely manner,when they are available in a timely manner,they meet your unit's performance standards,they meet your unit's performance standards,

and are reasonably priced.and are reasonably priced.

The Identification Card section The Identification Card section

at Camp Zama’s Military Personnel Division at Camp Zama’s Military Personnel Division

will begin using will begin using

the online RAPIDS appointment scheduler.the online RAPIDS appointment scheduler.

ID Card Section to Begin Online SchedulingID Card Section to Begin Online Scheduling ID Card Section to Begin Online SchedulingID Card Section to Begin Online Scheduling

Visit the following link to schedule an appointment:Visit the following link to schedule an appointment:

http://go.usa.gov/WrXQhttp://go.usa.gov/WrXQ

Call Call 263-4449 263-4449 oror 046-407-4449 046-407-4449

for same-day appointments or further guidance.for same-day appointments or further guidance.

ID Card Section to Begin Online SchedulingID Card Section to Begin Online Scheduling ID Card Section to Begin Online SchedulingID Card Section to Begin Online Scheduling

All Status of Forces Agreement members, All Status of Forces Agreement members, to include children and spouses, to include children and spouses,

are required to register all privately owned bicycles.are required to register all privately owned bicycles.

Sponsors need to prepare USAG-J Form 1349EJ Sponsors need to prepare USAG-J Form 1349EJ in order to properly register in order to properly register all privately owned bicycles.all privately owned bicycles.

Directorate of Emergency ServicesDirectorate of Emergency Services Bicycle RegistrationBicycle Registration

Bicycles can be registered at the Vehicle Registration Office (Bldg. 227)

or the Sagamihara Family Housing Area Pass and ID Office

at Gate 1.

Directorate of Emergency ServicesDirectorate of Emergency Services Bicycle RegistrationBicycle Registration

Serial number locations are normally found Serial number locations are normally found on the below locations of any model bicycle:on the below locations of any model bicycle:

Head tubeHead tubeSeat tubeSeat tube

At rear wheelAt rear wheelmountmount

Under crankUnder crank(bottom bracket)(bottom bracket)

Common Serial Number LocationsCommon Serial Number Locations

Registrations stickers will be placed visibly on the seat tube area:

Seat tubeSeat 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 ProgramEmployee 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 Notice for Smokers to Smoke in Designated Areasin Designated Areas

Smokers on U.S. military Smokers on U.S. military

installations are reminded installations are reminded

that if they are smoking that if they are smoking

during business hours during business hours

outside their office building outside their office building

or place of employment,or place of employment,

they should do so only in they should do so only in designated smoking areas designated smoking areas -- not near roads or -- not near roads or in parking lots. in parking lots.

Smokers must be Smokers must be considerate of nonsmokers.considerate of nonsmokers.

Notice for Smokers to Smoke Notice for Smokers to Smoke in Designated Areasin Designated Areas

SHARP Hotline (English-speaking)SHARP Hotline (English-speaking)

090-9395-8909 or 090-9395-8909 or 882# from a DSN phone882# from a DSN phone

Call any time to include evenings,Call any time to include evenings,weekends and holidays.weekends and holidays.

通話料無料　ホットライン　（日本語）通話料無料　ホットライン　（日本語）

0120-279-3380120-279-338電話番号をお確かめの上、おかけ下電話番号をお確かめの上、おかけ下さい。休日祝日問わずさい。休日祝日問わず 2424時間対応。時間対応。

Posting Ads at Front of Bldg. 102 Posting Ads at Front of Bldg. 102 Not Authorized Not Authorized

All personnel are reminded All personnel are reminded

not to post advertisements not to post advertisements

at the front entrance of at the front entrance of U.S. Army Garrison Japan headquarters, Bldg. 102. U.S. Army Garrison Japan headquarters, Bldg. 102.

Call 263-3829 for more information.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.milhttp://ice.disa.milGood or bad, we’d like to know!Good or bad, we’d like to know!

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

command channel slides week between april 17 to 23

Government & Nonprofit

onnear construction

construction area

construction site floor

busy construction period

heavy machinery

heavy loads

barriers community members

large heavy vehicles