Command Channel Slides May 7 to May 14
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The document provides information about various upcoming events, training opportunities, facility schedules and operations, and community information for the USAG Japan military community. Key details include an upcoming military spouse appreciation luncheon on May 23, new hours for the housing management division office, and fishing being approved at Yokohama North Dock starting May 4. It also announces Lean Six Sigma training to help identify wasteful practices and improve efficiency across the garrison.
Command Channel Slides May 7 to May 14
- 1. Military Spouse Appreciation Luncheon Date: Wednesday, May 23 Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Place: Camp Zama Community Club Reservation is required to attend Please call Army Community Service: 263-4357/046-407-4357
- 2. 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
- 3. 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
- 4. Zama Cub Scout Pack 34 The Zama Cub Scout Pack 34 will be holding their annual car wash event on Saturday, May 12. Come out and support our future leaders. Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Place: Parking lot behind PXtra
- 5. 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.
- 6. Community Mayors Sagami Depot: Mayor: Dan Hew Vice Mayor: Frank Bordenave Sagamihara: Mayor: Tanesha M. J. Clark
- 7. Community Mayors Off-Post: Mayor: Monica Battle Vice Mayor: Sue Ellis Camp Zama: Mayor: Darren Wade
- 8. Community Mayors Towers 1050: Mayor: Casey Roberts Vice Mayor: Mark Long Towers 743: Mayor: Alton Daniels Vice Mayor: Gerald Fredendall
- 9. Community Mayors Questions or concerns about your community? E-mail us at: communitymayors@yahoo.com
- 10. 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
- 11. Camp Zama Dining Facility May 7 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55 Tortilla Chicken Soup / Pumpkin Soup Beef Fajitas / Chicken Fajitas Baked Chicken / Tacos Mexican Rice / Parsley Buttered Potatoes Seasoned Green Beans / Seasoned Corn
- 12. Camp Zama Dining Facility May 7 Dinner 5 p.m. to 6:30 $4.55 Tortilla Chicken Soup / Pumpkin Soup Kielbasa with Sauerkraut Chicken Pot Pie Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice Seasoned Summer Squash / Seasoned Mixed California
- 13. Camp Zama Dining Facility May 8 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55 Minestrone Soup / Corn Chowder Baked Lasagna / Spinach Lasagna Spaghetti Meat Sauce / Marinara Italian Roasted Potatoes / Steamed Rice Seasoned Italian Blend / Peas & Carrots Toasted Garlic Bread
- 14. Camp Zama Dining Facility May 8 Dinner 5 p.m. to 6:30 $4.55 Minestrone Soup / Corn Chowder Pork Adobo / Enchilada Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice Seasoned Succotash Broccoli Polonaise
- 15. Camp Zama Dining Facility May 9 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
- 16. Camp Zama Dining Facility May 9 Dinner 5 p.m. to 6:30 $4.55 Chicken Gumbo Soup / Potato Chowder Beef Stir Fry / BBQ Ham Steaks Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice Seasoned Carrots Herbed Green Beans
- 17. Camp Zama Dining Facility May 10 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55 Creamy Tomato Soup / Chicken Wild Rice Soup Roast Turkey / Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice Savory Bread Dressing Seasoned Corn Seasoned Broccoli
- 18. Camp Zama Dining Facility May 10 Dinner 5 p.m. to 6:30 $4.55 Creamy Tomato Soup / Chicken Wild Rice Soup Greek Style Baked Chicken / Hamburger Yakisoba Rice Pilaf / Oven Browned Potatoes Seasoned Mixed Vegetables Seasoned Summer Squash
- 19. Camp Zama Dining Facility May 11 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55 Cream of Mushroom Soup / French Onion Soup Beef Curry Lemon Baked Fish / Baked Chicken Potato Au Gratin / Steamed Rice Tempura Vegetables Club Spinach
- 20. Camp Zama Dining Facility May 11 Dinner 5 p.m. to 6:30 $4.55 Cream of Mushroom Soup / French Onion Soup Beef Pot Pie with Biscuit Topping Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill Steamed Rice / Mashed Potatoes Corn O’Brien Seasoned Cauliflower
- 21. Camp Zama Dining Facility May 12 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 Roast Beef / New England Boiled Dinner Mashed Potatoes / Buttered Noodles Seasoned Mixed California / Seasoned Calico Corn
- 22. Camp Zama Dining Facility May 12 Supper 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. $6.40 Green Pea Soup / Vegetable Beef Soup Spaghetti with Meatballs / Chicken in Orange Sauce Fried Rice / Mashed Potatoes Seasoned Summer Squash / Seasoned Green Beans
- 23. Camp Zama Dining Facility May 13 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 Latin Roast Pork Loin / Sweet and Sour Baked Chicken Latin Style Pinto Beans Fried Rice / Noodles w Olive Oil Glazed Carrots / Stir Fry Vegetables
- 24. Camp Zama Dining Facility May 13 Supper 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. $6.40 Chicken Noodle Soup / Clam Chowder Beef Stroganoff Baked Fish with Garlic Butter Steamed Rice / Mashed Potatoes Seasoned Oriental Mix Broccoli with Cheese Sauce
- 25. 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
- 26. 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
- 27. 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).
- 28. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club Requirements: Meet the Army Height and Weight standards. Current Weapon Qualification (6 months). Recommendation from your Direct Leadership.
- 29. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club For more information 263-5673/046-407-5673 263-5003/046-407-5003
- 30. End of Heating Season The transition from the heating to cooling season will begin on April 23. This will allow DPW to prepare the air-conditioning systems for the upcoming cooling season scheduled to start in May.
- 31. Yano Fitness Center Renovations on the swimming pool at Yano Fitness Center are complete, and the pool will reopen on April 17. Operation Hours Monday through Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For any further information 263-4664/3348 or 046-407-4664/3348
- 32. First Aid, CPR, AED Training 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 19 Camp Zama Red Cross Training Room 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 12 NAF Atsugi Red Cross Training Room www.RedCross.org For more information: 046-407-3166 / DSN 263-3166
- 33. CPR & AED Training 4:30 to 9:30 p.m., Thursday, May 31 Camp Zama Red Cross Training Room 4:30 to 9:30 p.m., Thurseday, May 10 NAF Atsugi Red Cross Training Room www.RedCross.org For more information: 046-407-3166 / DSN 263-3166
- 34. Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Camp Zama Saturday, April 21, 2012 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2012 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.RedCross.org For more information: 046-407-3166 / DSN 263-3166
- 35. Babysitter’s Training NAF Atsugi Saturday, April 21, 2012 8 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2012 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pre-Registration is required www.RedCross.org For more information: 046-407-3166 / DSN 263-3166
- 36. Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED NAF Atsugi Saturday, May 12, 2012 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.RedCross.org INFO: 046-407-3166 / DSN 263-3166
- 37. Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED NAF Atsugi Thursday, May 24, 2012 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Pre-Registration is required www.RedCross.org For more information: 046-407-3166 / DSN 263-3166
- 38. 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.
- 39. 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
- 40. 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.
- 41. 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.
- 42. 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
- 43. 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.
- 44. 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
- 45. Camp Zama Tax Center Service Dates: Jan 25 – June 15 Office Hours: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Including Training Holidays & Sergeant’s Time Training For more information: 263-4698/ 046-407-4698
- 46. 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
- 47. 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
- 48. 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.
- 49. Army Civilian Record Brief To learn more about the Civilian Record Brief, please check out the IMCOM YouTube Videos at: http://46q.us/crb
- 50. Veterans Benefits Separating or retiring within the next 12-24 months?
- 51. 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.
- 52. 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
- 53. 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.
- 54. 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. .
- 55. 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.
- 56. 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)
- 57. 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.
- 58. 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
- 59. 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.
- 60. 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
- 61. 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.
- 62. 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.
- 63. DBIDS Registration Camp Zama April 30 to May 4 Japan Engineer District, Japanese Employment & Service Office, Japanese Dispensary and SOFA-sponsored family members. May 7 to May 11 Directorate of Morale, Welfare and Recreation and SOFA-sponsored family members.
- 64. DBIDS Registration Camp Zama May 21 to June 1 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force June 4 to July 31 Contractors
- 65. 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.
- 66. 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.
- 67. 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.
- 68. 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.
- 69. 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.
- 70. 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.
- 71. DBIDS Registration Sagami General Depot April 23 to April 27 Directorate of Public Works April 30 to May 4 Defense Logistics Agency, Defense Commissary Agency May 7 to May 11 Directorate of Morale, Welfare and Recreation, AAFES
- 72. 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.
- 73. 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.
- 74. 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.
- 75. 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
- 76. WORDS TO LIVE BY Do what is right … legally, ethically, and morally
- 77. WORDS TO LIVE BY Practice the “Golden Rule”
- 78. WORDS TO LIVE BY Spiritual, physical, and mental fitness is a must
- 79. WORDS TO LIVE BY Train your replacement; develop tomorrow’s leaders
- 80. WORDS TO LIVE BY Ensure your family is Army strong
- 81. EXCHANGE INFORMATION If you are shopping at Yokota Exchange and find something you want and worried about getting it back to Camp Zama. Not to worry! Visit your Zama Customer Service Team. They will do a store to store delivery for that item you’re interested in.
- 82. EXCHANGE INFORMATION Camp Zama Express (Shoppette) will be opened until midnight on Friday and Saturday, effective Jan. 6, 2012 — New Hours — Sunday – Thursday 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- 83. EXCHANGE INFORMATION Military Clothing Sales will be opened on Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., effective Jan. 8, 2012 — New Hours — Tuesday – Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- 84. EXCHANGE INFORMATION Military Clothing Sales will be opened on Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., effective Jan. 8, 2012 — New Hours — Tuesday – Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- 85. EXCHANGE INFORMATION Power outage at Zama Gas Station/ Car Care Center (Bldg. 381) Date: Feb. 13, 14 and 17 Store will be closed at 5 p.m. All gas pumps will be down from 5 to 9 p.m.
- 86. 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
- 87. 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
- 88. 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
- 89. 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
- 90. Follow us on Twitter Are you on Twitter? So are we! Follow us: twitter.com/USAGJapan
- 91. Photos on Flickr Visit the garrison photo archive on the popular photo sharing site flickr: flickr.com/usagj