command channel slides week between june 5 to 11

To register as a vendor come to the Community Activity To register as a vendor come to the Community Activity Center Center before June 10. before June 10.

$10.00 per table/location$10.00 per table/location Only SOFA personnel and their families are allowed to sell.Only SOFA personnel and their families are allowed to sell.

Noon - 5 p.m., Saturday, June 13 at CZCC Parking Noon - 5 p.m., Saturday, June 13 at CZCC Parking LotLot

U.S. Army Japan, Camp ZamaU.S. Army Japan, Camp Zama

For more information : 263-3939 (SOFA onlyFor more information : 263-3939 (SOFA only))www.armymwrjapan.comwww.armymwrjapan.comwww.facebook.com/armymwrjapanwww.facebook.com/armymwrjapan

Noon - 5 p.m., Saturday, June 13 at CZCC Parking Noon - 5 p.m., Saturday, June 13 at CZCC Parking LotLot

U.S. Army Japan, Camp ZamaU.S. Army Japan, Camp Zama

This year Army Community Service turns 50! This year Army Community Service turns 50! Camp Zama will celebrate Camp Zama will celebrate

the ACS 50th birthday the ACS 50th birthday July 11 July 11 at the Sagamihara Family Housing Area Pool.at the Sagamihara Family Housing Area Pool.

We want to make it an exciting and fun event We want to make it an exciting and fun event that the entire community would like to attend.that the entire community would like to attend.

We are having an Interest/Signup Meeting We are having an Interest/Signup Meeting for any family readiness groups interestedfor any family readiness groups interested

in participating in the Pool-Side Fashion Show of in participating in the Pool-Side Fashion Show of ““SHARP Friendly Resort Wear.”SHARP Friendly Resort Wear.”

IMPORTANT DATESIMPORTANT DATES

1. 1. June 12June 12: Interest and Signup Meeting : Interest and Signup Meeting from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at ACS, Bldg. 402from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at ACS, Bldg. 4022. 2. June 25June 25: Name of participants and brief: Name of participants and brief description of their attire due to ACSdescription of their attire due to ACS

IMPORTANT DATESIMPORTANT DATES

3. 3. July 9July 9: Practice for participants at the : Practice for participants at the SFHA Pool at 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. SFHA Pool at 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 4. 4. July 11July 11: FRG Pool-Side Fashion Show of : FRG Pool-Side Fashion Show of

"SHARP Friendly Resort Wear""SHARP Friendly Resort Wear"

$9.75 per person$9.75 per person

Menu:Menu: Vegetable India CurryVegetable India CurryNaan/RiceNaan/RiceSmall Cabbage SaladSmall Cabbage Salad

** Limited Quantities, Limited Quantities, First Come, First Served!First Come, First Served!

The U.S. Air Force Safety office at Yokota will host The U.S. Air Force Safety office at Yokota will host a refresher Military Sport-bike Rider Course a refresher Military Sport-bike Rider Course

and Advanced Rider Course (MSRC/ARC) courses, and Advanced Rider Course (MSRC/ARC) courses, available to everyone who needs refresher trainingavailable to everyone who needs refresher training

in the Kanto Plain. in the Kanto Plain.

Personnel will need to provide their own motorcycles Personnel will need to provide their own motorcycles for the course and the ARC is open to for the course and the ARC is open to

all types of motorcycles. all types of motorcycles.

Sport-bike riders will have priority MSRC; Sport-bike riders will have priority MSRC; but all types of motorcycle riders are allowed to sign up but all types of motorcycle riders are allowed to sign up

for the Advanced Rider Course (ARC).for the Advanced Rider Course (ARC).

Sign up at Sign up at http://www.capefoxtraining.com/registration/index/75http://www.capefoxtraining.com/registration/index/75

There is space for 12 students per class.There is space for 12 students per class.

Projected Schedule:Projected Schedule:

June 13 - ARC July 11 - ARCJune 13 - ARC July 11 - ARC Aug. 15 - ARCAug. 15 - ARC

The MSRC/ARC classes will start at 7:45 a.m. The MSRC/ARC classes will start at 7:45 a.m. at Bldg. 314 Room 231 (EO office) classroom.at Bldg. 314 Room 231 (EO office) classroom.

The MSRC/ARC classes will start at 7:45 a.m. The MSRC/ARC classes will start at 7:45 a.m. at Bldg. 314 Room 231 (EO office) classroom. at Bldg. 314 Room 231 (EO office) classroom.

The building and classroom will be open The building and classroom will be open for the Saturday classes. for the Saturday classes.

Further info will be sent to students Further info will be sent to students who are signed up for the courses. who are signed up for the courses.

Please ensure that personnel operate Please ensure that personnel operate their own motorcycles to the course, their own motorcycles to the course,

have all required PPE and obtain supervisor approval have all required PPE and obtain supervisor approval prior to signing up for the course.prior to signing up for the course.

If you have any questions, If you have any questions, please call the U.S. Air Force Safety Office at Yokotaplease call the U.S. Air Force Safety Office at Yokota

at at 225-SAFE (7233)225-SAFE (7233)

Keep a count of how many times Keep a count of how many times you see the ACS 50th Birthday Celebration Logo you see the ACS 50th Birthday Celebration Logo

on the Camp Zama ACS Facebook page on the Camp Zama ACS Facebook page at at

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Camp-Zama-Armyhttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Camp-Zama-Army-Community-Service/194701017269054?fref=ts -Community-Service/194701017269054?fref=ts

until 2 July, until 2 July, then enter your name and count total at then enter your name and count total at

our ACS 50th Birthday Celebration Pool Party our ACS 50th Birthday Celebration Pool Party at the SFHA Pool at the SFHA Pool

July 11July 11..

Rules to PlayRules to Play11. Eligibility time now until July 2. Eligibility time now until July 222. Only one entry per person. Only one entry per person33. Must have a Facebook account to enter. Must have a Facebook account to enter44. Must be present to win. Must be present to win55. Only 300 entries for this contest. Only 300 entries for this contest

Correct answers will be entered into Correct answers will be entered into a drawing for a cool surprise at the Pool Party!!!a drawing for a cool surprise at the Pool Party!!!

You must be present to win! You must be present to win! See you there!! See you there!!

Good luck!Good luck!

Because of You ContestBecause of You ContestBecause of You ContestBecause of You Contest

10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Sunday, June 21Sunday, June 2110:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Sunday, June 21Sunday, June 21

USAG Japan Command and USAG Japan Command and the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) the Directorate of Public Works (DPW)

are working to make this FY15 intermittent are working to make this FY15 intermittent cooling transition period more comfortable, cooling transition period more comfortable,

while still meeting requirements set while still meeting requirements set by the Secretary of the Army (SECARMY) Memorandum, by the Secretary of the Army (SECARMY) Memorandum,

16 Jan 2013, 16 Jan 2013,

USAG Japan Command and USAG Japan Command and the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) the Directorate of Public Works (DPW)

are working to make this FY15 intermittent are working to make this FY15 intermittent cooling transition period more comfortable, cooling transition period more comfortable,

while still meeting requirements set while still meeting requirements set by the Secretary of the Army (SECARMY) Memorandum, by the Secretary of the Army (SECARMY) Memorandum,

16 Jan 2013, 16 Jan 2013,

Subject: Subject: Risk Mitigation in the Face of Fiscal Uncertainty. Risk Mitigation in the Face of Fiscal Uncertainty. As a trial basis, DPW will be operating the As a trial basis, DPW will be operating the air-condition (A/C) systems based on outside air-condition (A/C) systems based on outside temperatures and the heat index from local temperatures and the heat index from local weather forecasts.weather forecasts.

Subject: Subject: Risk Mitigation in the Face of Fiscal Uncertainty. Risk Mitigation in the Face of Fiscal Uncertainty. As a trial basis, DPW will be operating the As a trial basis, DPW will be operating the air-condition (A/C) systems based on outside air-condition (A/C) systems based on outside temperatures and the heat index from local temperatures and the heat index from local weather forecasts.weather forecasts.

Those who have independent control of Those who have independent control of their A/C systems, their A/C systems,

please follow the guidance and only operate please follow the guidance and only operate when the outside temperature is 78° F (26° C) when the outside temperature is 78° F (26° C)

or greater.or greater.

Those who have independent control of Those who have independent control of their A/C systems, their A/C systems,

please follow the guidance and only operate please follow the guidance and only operate when the outside temperature is 78° F (26° C) when the outside temperature is 78° F (26° C)

or greater.or greater.

Discontinue A/C use Discontinue A/C use when the outside temperature falls below 78°F (26° C). when the outside temperature falls below 78°F (26° C).

This will help us This will help us save energy and meet our requirements.save energy and meet our requirements.

Thank you very much for your cooperation!Thank you very much for your cooperation!

Discontinue A/C use Discontinue A/C use when the outside temperature falls below 78°F (26° C). when the outside temperature falls below 78°F (26° C).

This will help us This will help us save energy and meet our requirements.save energy and meet our requirements.

Thank you very much for your cooperation!Thank you very much for your cooperation!

The Living Pattern Survey (LPS), The Living Pattern Survey (LPS), an important component in determining an important component in determining

the Cost of Living Allowance the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) for Japan, (COLA) for Japan, began May 1, 2015 began May 1, 2015

and continues through May 22. and continues through May 22.

The Defense Travel Management Office The Defense Travel Management Office conducts this online survey every three years conducts this online survey every three years

and captures input from and captures input from service members and their families service members and their families to establish where and how goods to establish where and how goods

and services are purchased.and services are purchased.

All service members in Japan All service members in Japan are highly encouraged to take the 30 minute survey are highly encouraged to take the 30 minute survey

either at work or at home with their families.either at work or at home with their families.

The survey is located at The survey is located at http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/lps-japan.cfmhttp://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/lps-japan.cfm

COLA is a valuable entitlement COLA is a valuable entitlement while stationed overseas. while stationed overseas.

By taking the time and effort By taking the time and effort to complete the LPS, to complete the LPS,

the Department of Defense is able to set the Department of Defense is able to set equitable allowance rates for Japan.equitable allowance rates for Japan.

Thank you and please remember Thank you and please remember that completing the survey that completing the survey

is your voice in this valuable entitlement.is your voice in this valuable entitlement.

U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward) will host U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward) will host the 240th U.S. Army Birthday Ball the 240th U.S. Army Birthday Ball

June 26 from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. June 26 from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Camp Zama Community Club.at the Camp Zama Community Club.

Tickets will be sold by unit POCs until June 1.Tickets will be sold by unit POCs until June 1.

For more information call 268-4675. For more information call 268-4675.

Ticket prices are as follows:Ticket prices are as follows:

E-1 through E-4 (Civilian/LNE 1-4) $25E-1 through E-4 (Civilian/LNE 1-4) $25E-5 through E-8 (Civilian/LNE 5-7) $35E-5 through E-8 (Civilian/LNE 5-7) $35E-9 and officers (Civilian/LNE 8 and above) $45E-9 and officers (Civilian/LNE 8 and above) $45

The 2015 Sun West Roundup Vacation Bible School The 2015 Sun West Roundup Vacation Bible School will be held will be held

Aug. 3 through 7 from 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. Aug. 3 through 7 from 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Camp Zama Community Activity Center.at the Camp Zama Community Activity Center.

Please pick up and drop off registration forms Please pick up and drop off registration forms at Zama and Sagamihara at Zama and Sagamihara

Family Housing Area Chapels and Libraries, Family Housing Area Chapels and Libraries, as well as as well as

the Camp Zama Religious Education Center.the Camp Zama Religious Education Center.

Activities will include Activities will include music, bible stories, snacks, arts & crafts, and sports. music, bible stories, snacks, arts & crafts, and sports.

Each day will have Each day will have an opening and closing ceremony in the CAC.an opening and closing ceremony in the CAC.

There will be a road closure There will be a road closure at Sagami General Depot to replace steam lines:at Sagami General Depot to replace steam lines:

Phase-1Phase-1 5th Street at Block 154 area 5th Street at Block 154 area from May 11 to June 30from May 11 to June 30

Phase-2Phase-2 5th Street and Crossway 5th Street and Crossway at Block 154 and 164 at Block 154 and 164 from June 22 to Sept. 25from June 22 to Sept. 25

There will be a road closure There will be a road closure at Sagami General Depot to replace steam lines:at Sagami General Depot to replace steam lines:

Phase-1Phase-1 5th Street at Block 154 area 5th Street at Block 154 area from May 11 to June 30from May 11 to June 30

Phase-2Phase-2 5th Street and Crossway 5th Street and Crossway at Block 154 and 164 at Block 154 and 164 from June 22 to Sept. 25from June 22 to Sept. 25

Upcoming Road ClosuresUpcoming Road Closures Upcoming Road ClosuresUpcoming Road Closures

There will be a half road closure There will be a half road closure May 11 to June 30 May 11 to June 30

at Camp Zama, at Camp Zama, Pine Tree Road (near Gate #4) Pine Tree Road (near Gate #4)

to correct deficiencies to boundary fence.to correct deficiencies to boundary fence.

There will be a half road closure There will be a half road closure May 11 to June 30 May 11 to June 30

at Camp Zama, at Camp Zama, Pine Tree Road (near Gate #4) Pine Tree Road (near Gate #4)

to correct deficiencies to boundary fence.to correct deficiencies to boundary fence.


Working Hours: (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.): Working Hours: (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.): Traffic will be controlled with Flag Men Traffic will be controlled with Flag Men

Weekends, Holidays and Nighttime: Weekends, Holidays and Nighttime: (5 p.m. to 8 a.m.): (5 p.m. to 8 a.m.): Traffic will be controlled by signalTraffic will be controlled by signal

Working Hours: (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.): Working Hours: (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.): Traffic will be controlled with Flag Men Traffic will be controlled with Flag Men

Weekends, Holidays and Nighttime: Weekends, Holidays and Nighttime: (5 p.m. to 8 a.m.): (5 p.m. to 8 a.m.): Traffic will be controlled by signalTraffic will be controlled by signal


There will be Critical Thinking training There will be Critical Thinking training for Local National Employees for Local National Employees June 23June 23. .

Garrison LN training funds are centrally funded, Garrison LN training funds are centrally funded, therefore each directorate/special staff are not required to therefore each directorate/special staff are not required to

manage funds for your employees. manage funds for your employees.

The seats are limited, therefore please scrutinize and The seats are limited, therefore please scrutinize and select the individual(s) in your organization select the individual(s) in your organization who would most benefit from this training.who would most benefit from this training.

How to ApplyHow to Apply: Submit the completed a SF 182 form : Submit the completed a SF 182 form to the Training Br at JESO by to the Training Br at JESO by May 8May 8..

Fund citation number (Section C, Box 6) and Fund citation number (Section C, Box 6) and the budget officer's signature in Section E the budget officer's signature in Section E

is not required. is not required.

If your employee appliedIf your employee appliedunder any previous announcement, under any previous announcement,

they must reply.they must reply.

Please have the applicants address a brief justificationPlease have the applicants address a brief justificationfor training attendance on item 18 (Training Objective), for training attendance on item 18 (Training Objective),

Section B on the SF 182.Section B on the SF 182.

All applications should be gathered and submitted All applications should be gathered and submitted by the training coordinator at your organization by the training coordinator at your organization

and sent to and sent to the Training and Career Development Branch the Training and Career Development Branch

by by May 8May 8..

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


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 or demolishing old ones, often deep holes

are 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.

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!

Services Patron Satisfaction SurveyServices Patron Satisfaction Survey Services Patron Satisfaction SurveyServices Patron Satisfaction SurveyCYSCYSCYSCYS

Services Patron Satisfaction SurveyServices Patron Satisfaction Survey Services Patron Satisfaction SurveyServices Patron Satisfaction SurveyCYSCYSCYSCYS

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.

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 clients will

use overflow parking.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 - 30% reduction in wellness and sick call

appointments.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.

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 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)

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)

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

~Menu~~Menu~ Omelet / Boiled Eggs / Pancakes / Sliced BaconsOmelet / Boiled Eggs / Pancakes / Sliced Bacons Biscuits / Hominy Grits / Creamed BeefBiscuits / Hominy Grits / Creamed Beef Hashed Browned PotatoesHashed Browned Potatoes Tomato Vegetable Soup / Cream of Potato SoupTomato Vegetable Soup / Cream of Potato Soup Sukiyaki / Shrimp Scampi / Miso PorkSukiyaki / Shrimp Scampi / Miso Pork Oven Browned Potatoes / Steamed RiceOven Browned Potatoes / Steamed Rice Sautéed SpinachSautéed Spinach Seasoned Monaco BlendSeasoned Monaco Blend

Price : $6.25Price : $6.25Price : $6.25Price : $6.25

~Menu~~Menu~ Tomato Vegetable Soup / Cream of Potato SoupTomato Vegetable Soup / Cream of Potato Soup Cajun Meat LoafCajun Meat Loaf Creole Pork ChopsCreole Pork Chops Lyonnaise PotatoesLyonnaise Potatoes Steamed Rice Steamed Rice Sautéed CabbageSautéed Cabbage Seasoned Asparagus with Orange ZestSeasoned Asparagus with Orange Zest

Price : Price : $7.65$7.65Price : Price : $7.65$7.65

~Menu~~Menu~ Omelet / Boiled Eggs / French Toast / Bacon SlicesOmelet / Boiled Eggs / French Toast / Bacon Slices Biscuits / Hominy Grits / Creamed BeefBiscuits / Hominy Grits / Creamed Beef Hashed Brown PotatoesHashed Brown Potatoes Beef Rice Soup / Cream of Tomato SoupBeef Rice Soup / Cream of Tomato Soup Swiss Steak with Mushroom & Demi Glace SauceSwiss Steak with Mushroom & Demi Glace Sauce Pineapple Chicken / Roast Pork Pineapple Chicken / Roast Pork Mashed Potatoes / Filipino RiceMashed Potatoes / Filipino Rice Seasoned Antigua / Hot Spiced BeetsSeasoned Antigua / Hot Spiced Beets


~Menu~~Menu~ Beef Rice Soup / Cream of Tomato Soup Beef Rice Soup / Cream of Tomato Soup Beef Pot RoastBeef Pot Roast Pollock FlorentinePollock Florentine Potato Au GratinPotato Au Gratin Noodles JeffersonNoodles Jefferson Glazed CarrotsGlazed Carrots Corn O’BrienCorn O’Brien


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

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

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.

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 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.

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

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 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 HoursYouth Program HoursYouth Program HoursU.S. Army Child Youth and School Services informationU.S. Army Child Youth and School Services informationU.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 263-4500Bldg. 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 HoursSAC Program HoursSAC Program HoursU.S. Army Child Youth and School Services informationU.S. Army Child Youth and School Services informationU.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-Bldg. 121-01, Sagamihara Family Housing Area DSN 267-60136013

Bldg. 121-01, Sagamihara Family Housing Area DSN 267-Bldg. 121-01, Sagamihara Family Housing Area DSN 267-60136013

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

Zama Bldg. 691 DSN 263-Zama Bldg. 691 DSN 263-49924992

SFHA Bldg. S-107 DSN SFHA Bldg. S-107 DSN 267-6273267-6273

Zama Bldg. 691 DSN 263-Zama Bldg. 691 DSN 263-49924992

SFHA Bldg. S-107 DSN SFHA Bldg. S-107 DSN 267-6273267-6273

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 ServiceParent Central ServiceParent Central ServiceU.S. Army Child Youth and School Services informationU.S. Army Child Youth and School Services informationU.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 263-3397Bldg. 680, Zama DSN 263-3397Bldg. 680, Zama DSN 263-3397

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.

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 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.

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


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


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)


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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

1111Social Networks - Do’s and Don’tsSocial Networks - Do’s and Don’tsSocial 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 CourseCamp 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 OfficesPass and Vehicle Registration OfficesPass and Vehicle Registration OfficesClosuresClosuresClosuresClosures

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 OfficesPass and Vehicle Registration OfficesPass and Vehicle Registration OfficesClosuresClosuresClosuresClosures

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??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.

FluFluFluFlu

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

EbolaEbolaEbolaEbola

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.

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 ClosureSagami 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.

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 ClosureSGD 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.

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。

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　時間：月曜日から金曜日の午前８時から午後５時午後５時

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　時間：月曜日から金曜日の午前８時から午後５時午後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’ ResponsibilitiesReminder 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.

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.

- 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..

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.

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.

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


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.

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.

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.




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.


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.

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.

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

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。

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 USARJCommanding 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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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.

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,


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,


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.

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.

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.

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.

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

or the Sagamihara Family Housing Area Pass and ID Office

at Gate 1.



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.

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 ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Assistance Program

The EAP program is designed to:Promote personal growth, mental and

Physical health, and strengthen individuals,Families and communities.

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 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.

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 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 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.

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

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 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、おかけ下さい。電話番号をお確かめの上、おかけ下さい。休日祝日問わず休日祝日問わず 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.

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!

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

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