Command Channel Slides May 29 to June 4
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A change-of-responsibility ceremony for the incoming and outgoing command sergeant major of U.S. Army Garrison Japan will be held on July 20 at 10 a.m. at Camp Zama's Yano Field, or inside the Yano gymnasium in case of inclement weather. The Department of Veterans Affairs Overseas Military Services Coordinator will be returning to Camp Zama on June 6 and 7 to discuss veterans' benefits with appointments in Building 102, Room M-107. Various roads will be closed for Independence Day and other events between June 30 and July 4.
Command Channel Slides May 29 to June 4
- 1. 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.
- 2. Transition Services Center The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Overseas Military Services Coordinator will be returning to Camp Zama on the following dates: Dates: June 6 and 7 Location: Room M-107, Bldg. 102 If you would like to schedule an appointment to discuss veteransâ benefits, please call 263-3940 or 263-3513. Donât delay, appointments are limited!
- 3. Road Closures The following streets will be closed for Independence Day: Date: Saturday, 30 June 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.)
- 4. 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
- 5. The 237th United States Army Birthday Ball âAmericaâs Army: the strength of the Nationâ Date: June 9, 5 p.m. to midnight Location: Camp Zama Community Club For More Information Contact: 263-4759/ 046-407-4759 shawn.jenkins1@us.army.mil
- 6. Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are now held at Camp Zama Dates: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Time: 7 to 8 p.m. Place: Bldg. 533, 2nd Floor For more information: 090-1771-4271
- 7. Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED Camp Zama Thursday, May 31, 2012 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Pre-Registration is required www.RedCross.org For more information: 046-407-3166 / 263-3166
- 8. Camp Zama Dining Facility May 29 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55 Minestrone Soup / Corn Chowder Baked Lasagna / Spinach Lasagna / Baked Chicken Spaghetti Meat Sauce / Marinara / Italian Sausage Italian Roasted Potatoes / Steamed Rice Seasoned Summer Squash / Seasoned Peas Toasted Garlic Bread
- 9. Camp Zama Dining Facility May 29 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55 Minestrone Soup / Corn Chowder Beef Bul Go Gi / Lumpia / Herbed Cornish Hens Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice Seasoned Corn Seasoned Succotash
- 10. Camp Zama Dining Facility May 30 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55 Chicken Gumbo Soup / Potato Chowder BBQ Chicken / Fried Chicken / Baked Chicken BBQ Pork Spareribs / Southern Fried Catfish Baked Macaroni and Cheese / Glazed Sweet Potatoes Steamed Rice / Black Eyed Peas / Corn Muffin Fried Okra / Okra and Tomato Gumbo / Southern Style Green
- 11. Camp Zama Dining Facility May 30 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55 Chicken Gumbo Soup / Potato Chowder Apple Glazed Corned Beef / Chinese Seafood Bowl Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice Seasoned Mixed Vegetables Broccoli Polonaise
- 12. Camp Zama Dining Facility May 31 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55 Creamy Tomato Soup / Chicken Wild Rice Soup Pepper Steak / Baked Ham Veal Paprika Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice Seasoned Carrots Seasoned Spinach
- 13. Camp Zama Dining Facility May 31 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55 Creamy Tomato Soup / Chicken Wild Rice Soup Stuffed Green Pepper / Sweet and Sour Pork Steamed Rice / Oven Browned Potatoes Seasoned Cauliflower Seasoned Green Beans
- 14. Camp Zama Dining Facility Jun 1 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55 Cream of Mushroom Soup / French Onion Soup Teriyaki Chicken / Miso Pork Baked Fish w Garlic Butter Sauce Potato Au Gratin / Steamed Rice Seasoned Oriental Mix Seasoned Peas & Onions
- 15. Camp Zama Dining Facility Jun 1 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55 Cream of Mushroom Soup / French Onion Soup Spaghetti Napolitain Rice & Chicken Casserole Steamed Rice / Mashed Potatoes Calico Corn Seasoned Broccoli
- 16. Camp Zama Dining Facility Jun 2 Brunch 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $5.20 Omelet / Boiled Eggs / Pancakes / Biscuits / Hominy Grits Hashed Brown Potatoes / Creamed Beef / Bacon Green Pea Soup / Vegetable Beef Soup Cabbage Rolls / Grilled Pork Chops Mashed Potatoes / Buttered Noodles Seasoned Corn / Seasoned Peas & Carrots
- 17. Camp Zama Dining Facility Jun 2 Supper 5 to 6 p.m. $6.40 Green Peas Soup / Vegetable Beef Soup Shrimp Stir Fry / Buffalo Chicken Steamed Rice / Mashed Potatoes Seasoned Italian Blend / Seasoned Green Beans
- 18. Camp Zama Dining Facility Jun 3 Brunch 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $5.20 Omelet / Boiled Eggs / French Toast / Biscuits/ Hominy Grits Creamed Beef / Bacon / Hashed Brown Potatoes Chicken Noodle Soup / Clam Chowder Roast Beef / Jagershnitzel Fried Rice / Noodles w Olive Oil Seasoned Cauliflower / Seasoned Carrots
- 19. Camp Zama Dining Facility Jun 3 Supper 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. $6.40 Chicken Noodle Soup / Clam Chowder Honey Ginger Chicken / Stuffed Pollock Steamed Rice / Mashed Potatoes Seasoned Spinach Seasoned Succotash
- 20. Transition Services Center Are you currently separating or retiring from the Army and looking to get a Federal job? The Camp Zama Transition Services Center will be having a workshop on how to apply for Federal jobs. Date: Wednesday, June 13 Location: Bldg. 102, Room M109 Time: 9 to 11:30 a.m. To register or for any questions, contact: 263-3940/046-407-3940
- 21. 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
- 22. 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
- 23. DBIDS Registration People who are scheduled to register for DBIDS between May 7 and 25 at Sagamihara Housing Area, please go to Camp Zama pass office.
- 24. Community Mayors Sagami Depot: Mayor: Dan Hew Vice Mayor: Frank Bordenave Sagamihara: Mayor: Tanesha M. J. Clark
- 25. Community Mayors Off-Post: Mayor: Monica Battle Vice Mayor: Sue Ellis Camp Zama: Mayor: Darren Wade
- 26. Community Mayors Towers 1050: Mayor: Casey Roberts Vice Mayor: Mark Long Towers 743: Mayor: Alton Daniels Vice Mayor: Gerald Fredendall
- 27. Community Mayors Questions or concerns about your community? E-mail us at: communitymayors@yahoo.com
- 28. Yard of the month Judging takes place between May 21 and 25 for June winners For more information, please contact Housing Office: 263-5952/046-407-5952 Nominate a Yard of the Month by email: communitymayors@yahoo.com
- 29. Zama Sportsmenâs Skeet Range Come and sharpen your shooting ability at Camp Zamaâs Sportsmenâs 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
- 30. Zama American High School Information Trojan Field at Zama American High School will be closed for field maintenance. Date: May 21 through June 21 For more information: 263-4042/ 046-407-4042
- 31. 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).
- 32. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club Requirements: Meet the Army Height and Weight standards. Current Weapon Qualification (6 months). Recommendation from your Direct Leadership.
- 33. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club For more information 263-5673/046-407-5673 263-5003/046-407-5003
- 34. 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. Itâs basically a tool kit that enables an organization to streamline business practices to make them more efficient and effective.
- 35. 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
- 36. 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.
- 37. 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.
- 38. 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
- 39. 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.
- 40. 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
- 41. Camp Zama Tax Center Service Dates: Jan 25 â June 15 Office Hours: 8 a.m. â 4:30 p.m. Including Training Holidays & Sergeantâs Time Training For more information: 263-4698/ 046-407-4698
- 42. 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
- 43. 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
- 44. 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.
- 45. Army Civilian Record Brief To learn more about the Civilian Record Brief, please check out the IMCOM YouTube Videos at: http://46q.us/crb
- 46. Veterans Benefits Separating or retiring within the next 12-24 months?
- 47. Veterans Benefits Donât miss out on the benefits youâre 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.
- 48. 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
- 49. 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.
- 50. 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. .
- 51. 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.
- 52. 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)
- 53. 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.
- 54. 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
- 55. 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.
- 56. 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
- 57. 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.
- 58. 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.
- 59. DBIDS Registration Camp Zama May 21 to June 1 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force June 4 to July 31 Contractors
- 60. DBIDS Registration Camp Zama May 14 to June 1 (except weekends and holidays), the Vehicle Registration Office will be opened for registration and for those organizations that have not registered (DoDDS, AAFES, DeCA, ACS, DCAT,-Asia, DOD FELT, VFW, PAC, CYS, S&S/ZAMA, Yokohama North Dock, and all other activities). We will also register any personnel who missed their scheduled registration time.
- 61. DBIDS Registration To expedite the registration process, all MLCs must go online and complete an AJ Form 47 (Request for Installation Pass) and bring it with them during the registration process.
- 62. DBIDS Registration Camp Zama Security Guard 100% enforcement of DBIDS registration will begin on Aug. 1 (all personnel not registered will be directed to the vehicle office or pass office to register in DBIDS). All personnel not registered will not be allowed to register any guest.
- 63. DBIDS Registration Sagamihara Housing Area Soldiers, DoD civilians and family members (including MLCs) who reside/work on Sagamihara Housing Area can register for DBIDS on the following dates and times: Date: March 6 to June 30, Monday to Friday Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- 64. DBIDS Registration To expedite the registration process, all MLCs must go online and complete an AJ Form 47 (Request for Installation Pass) and bring it with them during the registration process.
- 65. DBIDS Registration Sagamihara Housing Area Security Guard 100% enforcement of DBIDS registration will begin on Aug. 1 (all personnel not registered will be directed to the vehicle office or pass office to register in DBIDS). All personnel not registered will not be allowed to register any guest.
- 66. DBIDS Registration Sagami General Depot To expedite the registration process, all MLCs must go online and complete an AJ Form 47 (Request for Installation Pass) and bring it with them during the registration process.
- 67. DBIDS Registration Sagami General Depot May 14 to 31 (except weekends and holidays) The vehicle registration office will be opened for registration and for those organizations that have not registered and personnel who missed their scheduled registration time can also register.
- 68. DBIDS Registration Sagami General Depot Security Guard 100% enforcement of DBIDS registration will begin on Aug. 1 (all personnel not registered will be directed to the vehicle office or pass office to register in DBIDS). All personnel not registered will not be allowed to register any guest.
- 69. REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST Effective March 2012, âDriving in Japanâ training will be combined with the Newcomersâ Orientation. For more information: DSN:263-4372 or 263-3389/ 046-407-4372 or 3389
- 70. WORDS TO LIVE BY Do what is right ⌠legally, ethically, and morally
- 71. WORDS TO LIVE BY Practice the âGolden Ruleâ
- 72. WORDS TO LIVE BY Spiritual, physical, and mental fitness is a must
- 73. WORDS TO LIVE BY Train your replacement; develop tomorrowâs leaders
- 74. WORDS TO LIVE BY Ensure your family is Army strong
- 75. 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
- 76. 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
- 77. New Channel 13 Slide Format Weâre trying to improve the Command Channel by making the slides easier to read. Please, let us know how weâre doing: Phone: 046-407-4640 / DSN: 263-4640 Email: usag.japan@gmail.com
- 78. 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
- 79. Follow us on Twitter Are you on Twitter? So are we! Follow us: twitter.com/USAGJapan
- 80. Photos on Flickr Visit the garrison photo archive on the popular photo sharing site flickr: flickr.com/usagj