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Pet Air Fare Increase United Airlines will drop its current flat rate for pets checked as baggage. The new policy requires all animals to travel as cargo. The change in policy could mean paying up to $4,000. Effective March 3, 2012. For more information: 263-7180/ 046-407-7180

HHG Weight Allowance Change Effective with pickup date of Dec. 1, 2011 or later weight allowance to/from Japan was reduced for all Soldiers to 2,500 pounds (net) or 25% of full weight allowance or whichever is greater. All civilians are authorized 4,500 pounds (net). For more information: 263-3709/046-407-3709

American High School Football Game The Tomodachi Bowl, a friendship/all-star high school football game between Team USA and Team Japan, will be held on the following date and at the following location: Date: 1:30 p.m., March 18 Place: Yokosuka Navy Base

Office Closure/Relocation The School Bus Registration Office will be Closed for relocation from Feb. 29 to March 2. The new office will be located at Zama High School, Bldg. 919, Room 508. For more information: 263-4151/046-407-4151

Strong Bonds Retreat Strong Bonds Retreat for Married Couples Date: March 5 to 7 Who: Open to all single Soldiers including geographical bachelors Place: Hilton Hotel at Tokyo Bay For more information: 263-4888/046-407-4888

Annual Basket Auction The Zama Community Spouses’ Association (ZaCSA) will hold its 6 th Annual Basket Auction at the Camp Zama Community Club. The Basket Auction is to raise money for the scholarships ZaCSA provides to the Camp Zama Community. Date: March 10, 2012 For more information: 080-5962-1363/ 773-305-3085

Zama Community Spouses' Association ZaCSA uses proceeds from fundraising events and the ZaCSA gift shop to support the military community. ZaCSA disperses grants to Camp Zama organizations in need by means of an application process. Learn more at: http://zacsa.org

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.

Army Civilian Record Brief To learn more about the Civilian Record Brief, please check out the IMCOM YouTube Videos at: http://46q.us/crb

Strong Bonds Retreat Strong Bonds Retreat for Single Soldiers Date: Feb. 22 to 24 Who: Open to all single Soldiers including geographical bachelors Place: Hilton Hotel at Tokyo Bay For more information: 263-4888/046-407-4888

TRICARE Update 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.

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. .

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.

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)

Veterans Benefits Separating or retiring within the next 12-24 months?

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.

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

Camp Zama Dining Facility Feb. 27 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55 Tortilla Soup / Pumpkin Soup Beef Fajitas / Chicken Fajitas Baked Chicken / Tacos Spanish Rice / Parsley Buttered Potatoes Glazed Carrots / Mexican Corn

Camp Zama Dining Facility Feb. 27 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55 Tortilla Soup / Pumpkin Soup Baked Stuffed Pork Chops Savory Baked Chicken Mashed Potatoes / Noodles Jefferson Seasoned Cauliflower / Seasoned Asparagus

Camp Zama Dining Facility Feb. 28 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55 Minestrone Soup / Bean with Bacon Soup Lasagna / Spinach Lasagna / Baked Chicken Spaghetti Carbonara / Marinara Italian Roasted Potatoes / Steamed Rice Seasoned Mixed California / Peas & Onions Toasted Garlic Bread

Camp Zama Dining Facility Feb. 28 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55 Minestrone Soup / Bean with Bacon Soup Chicken Parmesan / Pork Chop Suey Noodles with Olive Oil / Steamed Rice Seasoned Corn Seasoned Spinach

Camp Zama Dining Facility Feb. 29 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55 Chicken Gumbo Soup / Pepper Pot Soup 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

Camp Zama Dining Facility Feb. 29 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55 Chicken Gumbo Soup / Pepper Pot Soup Shrimp Chop Suey / Ground Beef Cordon Blue Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice Seasoned Broccoli Seasoned Succotash

Camp Zama Dining Facility March 1 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55 Creamy Tomato Soup / Vegetable Supreme Soup Turkey Bacon Tomato Alfredo / Szechwan Chicken Oven Roasted Potatoes / Steamed Rice Seasoned Cauliflower Seasoned Peas and Carrots

Camp Zama Dining Facility March 1 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55 Creamy Tomato Soup / Vegetable Supreme Soup Honey Ginger Chicken Linguini with Clams Buttered Noodles / Mashed Potatoes Seasoned Green Beans Stir Fried Cabbage

Camp Zama Dining Facility March 2 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55 Split Pea with Ham Hock Soup / Cream of Potato Soup Kalua Pig and Cabbage Caribbean Baked Fish / Baked Chicken Paprica Potatoes / Steamed Rice Tempura Vegetables Seasoned Italian Blend

Camp Zama Dining Facility March 2 Dinner 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $4.55 Split Peas with Ham Hock Soup / Cream of Potato Soup Breaded Pork (Katsu-don) Salisbury Steak Steamed Rice / Mashed Potatoes Creamed Spinach Seasoned Mixed Vegetables

Camp Zama Dining Facility March 3 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 / French Onion Soup Chicken Cordon Blue / Sukiyaki Steamed Rice / Mashed Potatoes / Buttered Noodles Seasoned Succotash / Seasoned Asparagus

Camp Zama Dining Facility March 3 Supper 5 to 6 p.m. $6.40 Clam Chowder / French Onion Soup Chicken Yakitori-don / Cajun Baked Fish Steamed Rice / Lyonnaise Potatoes Seasoned Corn / Seasoned Broccoli

Camp Zama Dining Facility March 4 Brunch 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $5.20 Omelet / Boiled Eggs / French Toast / Biscuits/ Hominy Grits Creamed Beef / Bacon / Hashed Brown Potatoes Mexican Onion Corn Soup / New England Fish Chowder Miso Braised Pork / Chinese 5 Spice Chicken Steamed Rice / Buttered Noodles Seasoned Carrots / Seasoned Summer Squash

Camp Zama Dining Facility March 4 Supper 5 to 6 p.m. $6.40 Mexican Onion Corn Soup / New England Fish Chowder Grilled Hamburger Steak / Chicken Curry Steamed Rice / Mashed Potatoes Club Spinach Seasoned Peas and Carrots

Driving in Japan Orientation Schedule Date: March 15, 2012 Time: 1 p.m. Location: Bldg. 457, Camp Zama Community Club,Right Wing For more information: DSN:263-4372 or 263-3389/046-407-4372 or 3389

Driving in Japan Orientation Schedule 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

PMO Information The main access area of Bldg. 331 (PMO) in Yokohama North Dock will be closed for the following dates. Date: February 1 - March 2 please use the east-side entry way for PMO service.

Winter Driving Safety Allow more time to travel. Maintain more space. Drive with your lights on. Wear safety belts. Look well ahead. Anticipate problems.

BLACK ICE SAFE REACTIONS Don’t panic. Make no sudden changes in speed or direction. Ease off accelerator. Steer in the direction that the rear of the vehicle is skidding.

PREPARE FOR WINTER WEATHER Wipers - Good working order. Windshield Washer Fluid - Fill up. Anti-freeze - 50% water, 50% Coolant. Battery & Belts - Check condition. Oil - Replace your oil with Winter grade oil. Tires - Check tread, pressure and owner’s manual recommendations. Ice Scraper & Snow Shovel – Necessities.

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

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

Road Closure Place: 3 rd street Block 111 and 121, D Avenue Block 122 in Sagami General Depot Date: Feb. 21 to April 7 For more information 263-4579/042-869-4579

African American History Observance Date: Feb. 22 Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Location: Camp Zama Community Club Guest Speaker: Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison, Sr. Commander, United States Army Japan and I Corps (Forward)

Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association The AFCEA is a nonprofit membership association serving the military, government, industry, and academia as an ethical forum for advancing professional knowledge and relationships in the fields of communications, IT, intelligence, and global security. Registration, Schedule, and Information online at http://tokyo.afceachapter.org

Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association Tokyo Chapter 171 “TechNet Tokyo 2012” Expo Date: Feb. 14 – 17 Place: New Sanno Hotel, Tokyo E-6 equivalent and below are free. Registration, Schedule, and Information online at http://tokyo.afceachapter.org

Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association Kick-Off Dinner & Guest Speakers Lt. Gen. Field, Commander, 5 AF/USFJ Brig. Gen. Scott, 311th Theater Signal Cmd. Brig. Gen. Nally, Director C4/CIO for USMC Ms. Moran, DISA Network Services

REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST Submit your registration/ballot request form timed according to your state’s election date requirements for the January, February and March 2012 presidential preference primaries and state primaries.

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

REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST The following states allow you to submit a registration/ballot request form now for the 2012 primary. New Hampshire: Jan. 10 South Carolina: Jan. 21 Note: To ensure your request is valid for other 2012 Elections, you must submit another FPCA after Dec. 31.

REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST The following states allow you to submit a registration/ballot request form now for the 2012 primary. Florida: Jan. 10 Arizona: Feb. 28 Georgia: March 6 Missouri: Feb. 7 Ohio: March 6 Oklahoma: March 6 Tennessee: March 6 Virginia: March 6 Alabama: March 13 Mississippi: March 13 Louisiana: March 24

REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST The registration/ballot request form for Texas is valid only in the year it is submitted. To ensure your request is valid for all elections in 2012 submit a registration/ballot request form as soon as possible after December 31st.

REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST The following states allow you to submit a registration/ballot request form, which is valid only in the year it is submitted. Michigan: Feb. 28 Massachusetts: March 6 Vermont: March 6 Illinois: March 20 To ensure your request is valid for all elections in 2012 submit a registration/ballot request form ASAP after Dec. 31.

REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST To find out the status of your registration/absentee ballot request, contact your local election office at www.fvap.gov or visit your State website. For more information: 263-3940/046-407-3940

Scholarship for Military Children Submit your children’s scholarship applications to your local commissary Deadline: Feb. 24 For more information: http://www.militaryscholar.org

Commissary Closure Due to the annual commissary inventory, the stores will be closed on the following dates: Sagamihara Commissary: April 9 and 10 Camp Zama: April 25 and 26 Sagami Depot: April 3

WORDS TO LIVE BY Do what is right … legally, ethically, and morally

WORDS TO LIVE BY Practice the “Golden Rule”

WORDS TO LIVE BY Spiritual, physical, and mental fitness is a must

WORDS TO LIVE BY Train your replacement; develop tomorrow’s leaders

WORDS TO LIVE BY Ensure your family is Army strong

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.

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. Friday – Saturday 7 a.m. – Midnight

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.

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.

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

USARJ This Week 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 USARJ This Week on the HD video sharing site Vimeo: vimeo.com/usagj

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: [email_address]

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: [email_address]

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