Command Channel Slides June 25 to July 2
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The Camp Zama Dining Facility menu lists the lunch and dinner options and prices for June 25-30, 2012. Meals include soups, entrees like tacos and chicken fajitas, and side dishes such as mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables. The dining facility will be closed on July 4th but open with a brunch on July 1st and July 30th.
Command Channel Slides June 25 to July 2
- 1. ARMY SUPPLY CENTER The ASC (Zama GSA Store) will be closed from July 16 to 20 for store relocation to Bldg. 360. The new store will be located in the Skill Development Center between the Gas Station and the Bowling Center. The ASC will reopen on July 23. For more information: 263-3801/ 046-407-3801
- 2. College and Career Fair Life After High School We would like to invite you to participate in the fair. If you would like to represent your college alumni at a table or perhaps share your experiences within your profession, please contact us as soon as possible. For more information: 263-3241/ 046-407-3241
- 3. College and Career Fair Life after High School Thursday: October 11, 2012 Time: 3 to 6 p.m. Location: Zama American High School Cafeteria
- 4. East Meets West Gift Shop Summer Store Hours: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursdays, 4 to 6:30 p.m. East Meets West Gift Shop specializes in authentic Japanese items and crafts. The shop is sponsored by the Zama Community Spouse’s Association and staffed by volunteers. All proceeds are returned to the community in the form of grants and scholarships. Located across the street from the Post Office, behind the Camp Zama Dry Cleaners
- 5. Commissary Information Due to the Independence holiday on the July 4, the Camp Zama, Sagamihara Housing Area and Sagami General Depot Commissaries will operate as follows: Camp Zama and Sagami General Depot: Closed SHA: Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, contact your local Commissary.
- 6. Summer Religious Services Catholic: Sunday, 9 a.m., Zama Chapel, Monday through Thursday, noon, Blessed Sacrament Chapel Protestant: Sunday, 11 a.m., Zama Chapel (Protestant) Sunday, 11 a.m., SHA Chapel (Gospel) For more information: 263-4898/046-407-4898
- 7. New Zama American High School Website It is our pleasure to announce our new Zama American High School website! It is our mission to provide current and potential Zama community members with up-to-date, important information about our school. Please bear with us as we continue to develop this site over the summer and early fall 2012. Visit us at: http://www.zama-hs.pac.dodea.edu/
- 8. Register for Defense Biometrics Identification System 100 percent scanning will be conducted at all gates as of Sept. 1, 2012. Registration deadline for service members, DA civilians, MLCs and dependents is Aug. 31. Failure to register by Aug. 31 will delay ability to enter the installation. Please register at the Camp Zama Pass or Vehicle Registration Office.
- 9. Camp Zama Dining Facility June 25 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55 Tortiila Soup / Chicken Noodle Soup Tacos / Chicken Fajitas Pork Ginger / Baked Chicken Sauteed Tocino / Mashed Potatoes / Filipino Rice French Style Green Beans / Seasoned Corn
- 10. Camp Zama Dining Facility June 25 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55 Tortiila Soup / Chicken Noodle Soup Katsudon (Pork Cutlet) / Spaghetti with Seafood Mexican Rice Oven Brown Potatoes Seasoned Mixed Vegetables VegetableTempura
- 11. Camp Zama Dining Facility June 26 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55 Minestrone Soup / Creamed Potato Soup Baked Lasagna / Spinach Lasagna Spaghetti with Meat Sauce / Marinara / Chicken Tocino Parsley Potatoes / Spaghetti Noodles Squash / Peas & Carrots Toasted Garlic Bread
- 12. Camp Zama Dining Facility June 26 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55 Minestrone Soup / Creamed Potato Soup Beef & Corn Pie / Stuffed Fish Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice Seasoned Succotash Seasoned Mixed California
- 13. Camp Zama Dining Facility June 27 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55 Tomato Rice Soup / Beef Vegetables Soup BBQ Chicken / Fried Chicken / Baked Chicken BBQ Pork Spareribs / Southern Fried Catfish Baked Macaroni and Cheese / Glazed Sweet Potatoes Steamed Rice / Corn Muffin / Baked Pinto Beans Fried Okra / Okra and Tomato Gumbo / Southern Style Green
- 14. Camp Zama Dining Facility June 27 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55 Tomato Rice Soup / Beef Vegetables Soup Beef Sukiyaki Chicken in Orange Sauce Paprika Potatoes / Steamed Rice Seasoned Broccoli Sauteed Egg Plant
- 15. Camp Zama Dining Facility June 28 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55 Beef Noodle Soup / Cream Broccoli Soup Roast Turkey / Swiss Steak w/Tomato Sauce Baked Chicken Lyonnais Potatoes / Steamed Rice Savory Bread Dressing Mixed Oriental Club Spinach
- 16. Camp Zama Dining Facility June 28 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55 Beef Noodle Soup / Cream Broccoli Soup Grilled Garlic Pork Beef Curry Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice Peas & Mushroom / Cheesy Squash Casserole
- 17. Camp Zama Dining Facility June 29 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55 Egg Drop Soup / Corn Chowder Sauteed Shrimp / Mustard Dill Fish / Fried Fish Baked Chicken Pork Fried Rice / Steamed Rice Vegetable Stir Fry Mexican Mixed Vegetables with Sauce
- 18. Camp Zama Dining Facility June 29 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55 Egg Drop Soup / Corn Chowder Rice and Chicken Casserole Veal Parmesan Mashed Potatoes / Buttered Spaghetti Seasoned Brussels Sprouts Seasoned Scandinavian
- 19. Camp Zama Dining Facility June 30 Brunch 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $5.20 Omelet / Boiled Eggs / Pancakes / Biscuits / Hominy Grits Hashed Brown Potatoes / Creamed Beef / Bacon Clam Chowder / Mulligatawny Soup Roast Beef / Pork Adobo Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice Seasoned Carrots / Seasoned Cauliflower
- 20. Camp Zama Dining Facility 30 Jun 12 Supper 1700-1800 Price : $6.40 ~Menu~ Clam Chowder / Mulligatawny Soup Saltimbocca Creole Shrimp Franconia Potatoes / Steamed Rice Mustard Green / Calico Corn
- 21. Camp Zama Dining Facility July 1 Brunch 9 a.m. to1 p.m. $5.20 Omelet / Boiled Eggs / French Toast / Biscuits/ Hominy Grits Creamed Beef / Bacon / Hashed Brown Potatoes Chicken Gumbo Soup / Creamed Mushroom Soup New England Boiled Dinner / Fried Chicken Potatoes Au Gratin / Steamed Rice Corn on the Cob Wax Beans
- 22. Camp Zama Dining Facility July 1 Supper 5 to 6 p.m. $6.40 Chicken Gumbo Soup / Creamed Mushroom Soup Stuffed Pork Baked Fish w/Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice Seasoned Italian Blend / Beets
- 23. SonSurf Beach Bash Vacation Bible School Date: Aug. 6 to 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages: Kindergarten through sixth grade Location: Shirley Lanham Elementary School, NAF Atsugi (Transportation provided from Zama and SHA to Atsugi and back) Cost: Free
- 24. SonSurf Beach Bash Vacation Bible School Registration locations: Central Registration, Zama/SHA CDCs, AAFES, and Chapel (Registration open until July 31 or until full) Contact Chaplain’s Office: 263-4898/046-407-4898 for more details.
- 25. Transition Services Center The Department of Veterans Affairs Overseas Military Services coordinator will be returning to the Camp Zama Transition Service Center located in Bldg. 102, Room M-107 on July 11 and 12, 2012. If you would like to schedule an appointment to discuss veterans benefits, For more information: 263-3940 or 3513 046-407-3940 or 3513. Don’t delay, appointments are limited.
- 26. COOLING SEASON Intermittent air-conditioning will begin on June 4 at all U.S. Army Japan facilities. The cooling will continue as long as the outside heat index is 76 degrees during the day. During the evening hours, air-conditioning will be provided if the nighttime heat index is at or above 74 degrees.
- 27. COOLING SEASON Daily temperatures will be monitored hourly to effectively implement this energy conservation initiative. The only facilities that will continue to have cooling during this period will be AAFES facilities, the Camp Zama Community Club, the Child Development Centers, BG Sams U.S. Army Medical Health Clinic, and Camp Zama schools.
- 28. National CPR/AED Awareness Week Red Cross is introducing a CPR/AED Web-Based Blended Learning Class at no charge for the month of June. Commit to volunteer a minimum of four hours or make a financial donation to our local volunteer program and we will register you for a free web-based blended learning course. Please contact our office for additional details at: 263-3166/046-407-3166
- 29. What is Ready Army? Ready Army is the Army Emergency Management Program’s proactive campaign to increase the resilience of the Army community by informing of relevant hazards and encouraging Soldiers, their Families, Army Civilians and contractors to, “Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed.”
- 30. What is Ready Army? Through outreach and education Ready Army calls our Army community to action and aims to create a culture of preparedness that will save lives and strengthen the nation.
- 31. Get a Kit When disaster strikes, emergency responders address the most critical needs and may not even be able to get to an area until it is deemed safe. While they work on behalf of the entire community, it is your responsibility to ensure your family’s well-being during times of crisis. Emergency kits to sustain for 72 hours are an essential tool for meeting that challenge.
- 32. Make a Plan • Ensure everyone understands the plan, and practices. • How to communicate during an emergency. • Consider what to do, where to go, what to take. • Plan for members with disabilities or special needs. • Include pets in family plan. • Report status through ADPAAS. • Identify a continental U.S. contact.
- 33. Be informed • Chain of Command • www.ready.army.mil • www.usarj.army.mil (Local Conditions Page) •www.facebook.com/usagj •Mass Notification System • Command Channel 13 • Eagle 810 radio • Family Assistance Center
- 34. Emergency Supply Kit • Food supply for all family members for five days (ready to eat; no preparation required) • Bottled water • Protective mask • 30-day supply of prescription medication • Over-the-counter medications • Baby toiletries (diapers, etc.) (five-day supply) • Toiletry articles (toothbrush, etc.) • Feminine hygiene articles
- 35. Emergency Supply Kit • Baby articles • First-Aid kit • Flashlight with extra batteries • Portable radio with extra batteries • Can opener • Backpack / luggage • Extra clothing (keep in mind baggage limits) • Blankets (seasonal) • $100 cash • Pet carrier (dog or cat only) with 10-day supply of pet foods
- 36. USAGJ Change of Responsibility Ceremony A change-of-responsibility ceremony between the incoming and outgoing command sergeant major of U.S. Army Garrison Japan will be held on the following date: Date: July 20 at 10 a.m. Location: Camp Zama's Yano Field In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held inside the Yano gymnasium. Call 263-5181/046-407-5181 for more information.
- 37. Road Closures The following streets will be closed for Independence Day: Date: Saturday, June 30, 2012 3rd Avenue between Bowman & Range Road (noon to 9 p.m.) 3rd Avenue between Range Road & Macarthur Drive (6 to 10 p.m.) Intersection of 3rd Avenue & Range Road (noon to 9 p.m.)
- 38. Road Closures High school parking lot, adjacent to the football field (5 a.m.) Safe area in front of Bldg. 1050 Public Health Command-Pacific parking lot Normal traffic flow will resume at 10 p.m. For more information: 263-4333/ 046-407-4333
- 39. Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are now held at Camp Zama Dates: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Time: 7 to 8 p.m. Place: Bldg. 533, 2nd Floor For more information: 090-1771-4271
- 40. New Operation Hours Housing Management Division has new operation hours effective May 3 as follows: Office closure every Thursday morning from 8 a.m. to noon for training time. For more information: 263-3441/046-407-3441
- 41. Fishing at Yokohama North Dock The Garrison Commander has approved fishing at Yokohama North Dock starting on May 4, for all SOFA-status members and MLCs assigned to U.S. Army Garrison Japan. For more information: 263-3829/046-407-3829
- 42. Community Mayors Sagami Depot: Mayor: Dan Hew Vice Mayor: Frank Bordenave Sagamihara: Mayor: Tanesha M. J. Clark
- 43. Community Mayors Off-Post: Mayor: Monica Battle Vice Mayor: Sue Ellis Camp Zama: Mayor: Darren Wade
- 44. Community Mayors Towers 1050: Mayor: Casey Roberts Vice Mayor: Mark Long Towers 743: Mayor: Alton Daniels Vice Mayor: Gerald Fredendall
- 45. Community Mayors Questions or concerns about your community? E-mail us at: communitymayors@yahoo.com
- 46. Zama Sportsmen’s Skeet Range Come and sharpen your shooting ability at Camp Zama’s Sportsmen’s Club skeet range. The range is open for you every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information: 080-3203-4036
- 47. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club Do you have what it takes to lead from the front? Requirements: Corporal to Sergeant first class in a Leadership Position. Current Army Physical Fitness Test (recommend 250 or above).
- 48. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club Requirements: Meet the Army Height and Weight standards. Current Weapon Qualification (6 months). Recommendation from your Direct Leadership.
- 49. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club For more information 263-5673/046-407-5673 263-5003/046-407-5003
- 50. Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Scarce funding and the reality of shrinking budgets has become a fact of life for USAG-J. The application of LSS will enable us to find the most efficient ways to perform our current processes. It’s basically a tool kit that enables an organization to streamline business practices to make them more efficient and effective.
- 51. Lean Six Sigma (LSS) We need your assistance in helping the Garrison identify and eliminate wasteful practices to become a more efficient and effective Garrison. If you have some ideas for improvements in your area, or for more information, please contact 263-5178/ 046-407-5178
- 52. Advance Fee Increase The CITIBANK ATM/CASH advance fee will increase from 2% to 2.2%. This change is effective on the following dates for the service indicated. U.S. Air Force effective on April 22, 2012, Department of Defense agencies effective on April 23, 2012, U.S. Navy and Marine corps effective on May 6, 2012, U.S. Army effective on May 11, 2012.
- 53. TSA Pre-Check On March 20, 2012 TSA is expanding its Pre-Check program to service members flying out of DCA (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport), which means members with active CACs will receive expedited security screening.
- 54. UA Pet Safe Program (Civilians Only) United Airlines has changed its flat rate for pets checked as baggage. The new policy requires these pets to travel as cargo. This change could mean paying up to $4,000. AD military was granted an exception through May 31, 2012 For more information: 263-7180/046-407-7180
- 55. Household Good Shipments Made Easy You can schedule a household goods pick up from the privacy of your living room. Visit www.move.mil to gain access to the Defense Personal Property System (DPS) or contact the Area Transportation Office, Personal Property Section at 263-3709/046-407-3709 for more information.
- 56. Household Goods PCS TIPS • Receive PCS orders • Estimate your weight • Plan pickup dates with flexibility • Schedule pickups early • Change dates as a last resort • Dispose of unnecessary items • Know your shipping entitlements
- 57. Postal Service Information The U.S. Postal Service will increase postal rates by 2.1% for most of their mail services starting January, 2012. For more information: 263-5101/046-407-5101
- 58. Road Closure A portion of 1st Avenue near the Camp Zama gas station will be closed for the below date: March 2012 to October 2013 This will require drivers wanting to go north or south past this portion of the road to take a detour. A number of detour signs will be in place at different locations to properly direct drivers. For more information: 263-4907/046-407-4640
- 59. Army Civilian Record Brief The CRB is a one-page report of your critical human resources data. It contains information retrieved from the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System, which is the authoritative source of HR data for DoD civilian employees, and from other sources you may update yourself via online self-service applications.
- 60. Army Civilian Record Brief To learn more about the Civilian Record Brief, please check out the IMCOM YouTube Videos at: http://46q.us/crb
- 61. Veterans Benefits Separating or retiring within the next 12-24 months?
- 62. Veterans Benefits Don’t miss out on the benefits you’re entitled to! The Department of Veterans Affairs Overseas Military Services Coordinator visits Camp Zama monthly to provide veteran benefits information to active duty/retired soldiers and their family members as well as other veterans and surviving spouses.
- 63. Veterans Benefits The VA Representative provides a detailed briefing on benefits and is also available for individual appointments. For an appointment or further information, please contact the Transition Services Center at 263-5076/3513/3940
- 64. TRICARE Update 1. MetLife - New TRICARE Dental Program carrier Effective May 1, MetLife will begin providing dental coverage to more than 2 million family members of uniformed service active duty personnel, members of the Selected Reserve and Individual Ready Reserve, their eligible family members, and survivors.
- 65. TRICARE Update 2. MetLife Electronic Funds Transfer Notice to Beneficiaries. TRICARE Dental Program enrollments will be automatically transferred when MetLife takes over the TDP contract in May 2012. EFTs previously used for monthly payments won't automatically transfer. .
- 66. TRICARE Update Around March 21, TRICARE Dental Program enrollees will receive a letter from MetLife explaining this, along with instructions on how to transfer their EFT and credit card for direct payments.
- 67. TRICARE Update TDP enrollees can contact the following MetLife after March 21 at: 1-855-MET-TDP1 (1-855-638-8371) (CONUS) 1-855-MET-TDP2 (1-855-683-8372) (OCONUS)
- 68. USA MEDDAC-Japan Reduced Primary Care Managers this Summer Due to permanent change of station underlaps, MEDDAC-Japan has only three of its five Primary Care Managers throughout the summer.
- 69. USA MEDDAC-Japan Reduced Primary Care Managers this Summer Appointment availability may be reduced for non- TRICARE beneficiaries.
- 70. USA MEDDAC-Japan Reduced Primary Care Managers this Summer We expect to return to full availability in September.
- 71. USA MEDDAC-Japan Reduced Primary Care Managers this Summer We remain committed to providing high quality patient care, but request your understanding during this summer underlap.
- 72. USA MEDDAC-Japan Hours of Operation 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (except Thursday and weekends) 1 to 4:30 p.m. (Thursday) In accordance with USARJ Cir 600-3 2.c.(3) the clinic is closed on USARJ training holidays.
- 73. USA MEDDAC-Japan Our nurse consult telephone line remains available at all times at: 263-4127/046-407-4127 If anyone has a medical emergency on Camp Zama, please call 911/ 046-407-2911
- 74. USA MEDDAC-Japan For an emergency off of Camp Zama, please call 119 and say "Kyukyu" to initiate medical emergency services. To book an appointment, visit www.tricareonline.com anytime, or call 263-4175/ 046-407-4175 during duty hours.
- 75. Are You Ready to Quit Tobacco? We are here to help! Call 263-2004/5050 or 046-407-2004/5050 to make an appointment. Sponsored by: Community Health Promotion Council, (CHPC), MEDDAC-J
- 76. What is Defense Biometric identification System? DBIDS is a DoD-owned and operated system developed by Defense Manpower Data Center as a force protection program to manage personnel, property and installation access at DoD installations.
- 77. What is Defense Biometric identification System? DBIDS is a networked database system designed to easily verify access authorization of personnel entering military bases by using barcode and fingerprint biometric identification.
- 78. REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST Effective March 2012, “Driving in Japan” training will be combined with the Newcomers’ Orientation. For more information: DSN:263-4372 or 263-3389/ 046-407-4372 or 3389
- 79. WORDS TO LIVE BY Do what is right … legally, ethically, and morally
- 80. WORDS TO LIVE BY Practice the “Golden Rule”
- 81. WORDS TO LIVE BY Spiritual, physical, and mental fitness is a must
- 82. WORDS TO LIVE BY Train your replacement; develop tomorrow’s leaders
- 83. WORDS TO LIVE BY Ensure your family is Army strong
- 84. Find us on Facebook The Garrison Public Affairs Office is working to make Facebook THE place to go for community information. We need your help! Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/USAGJ
- 85. Rising Sun on Vimeo Did you know that your friends & family back in the States can see what life is like in Japan? Tell them to check out Monthly Rising Sun show on the HD video sharing site Vimeo: vimeo.com/usagj
- 86. New Channel 13 Slide Format We’re trying to improve the Command Channel by making the slides easier to read. Please, let us know how we’re doing: Phone: 046-407-4640 / DSN: 263-4640 Email: usag.japan@gmail.com
- 87. New Channel 13 Slide Format If you or your organization would like to post slides to the Command Channel contact the garrison Public Affairs Office for our new slide template Phone: 046-407-4640 / DSN: 263-4640 Email: usag.japan@gmail.com
- 88. Follow us on Twitter Are you on Twitter? So are we! Follow us: twitter.com/USAGJapan
- 89. Photos on Flickr Visit the garrison photo archive on the popular photo sharing site flickr: flickr.com/usagj