Fleet Master Chief Whitman Visits USS Chancellorsville

February 24, 2017平成 29年2月24日

IN THISISSUE:

New CDC & SAC Hours

Military SavesWeek

Off-baseFestivals

Kurihama Cleanup

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Volume 1, Issue 3

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb. 21, 2017) – U.S. Paci� c Fleet Master Chief Susan Whitman held an all hands call aboard USS Chancellorsville (CG 62). During her visit to Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka she visited multiple shore and sea commands. (Photo by Daniel Taylor)

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb. 18, 2017) – Sailors and families participate in a Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka sponsored cleanup held at Keikyu Kurihama station and surrounding areas. (Photo by Maria Dumanlang)

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ENTS Learn � rst aid, CPR, and how to operate

an AED in this blended learning course composed of online and in-class training. Sign up at: https://classes.redcross.org/Saba/Web/Main. Use zip code 96349.

FEB 25

SATURDAY

9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Red Cross Yokosuka Fee: $55

Adult & Child First Aid, CPR & Automatic External Defi brillator (AED)Training

Military Saves Week

Coupon Savers Challenge

MON, FEB 27 - SAT, MAR 4

Monday, Feb 27

Tuesday, Feb 28

Thursday, Mar 2

Friday, Mar 3

• Financial Planning for Deployment• Strategies for Home Buying

• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

• Blended Retirement• Tax Preparation

• Making Your Ideal Retirement a Reality

2 to 3:30 p.m. | CRC Natsu

9:30 to 11 a.m. | CRC Himawari1:30 to 3 p.m. | CRC Natsu

10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | CRC Natsu2:30 to 3:30 p.m. | CRC Natsu

Fleet and Family Support Center is hosting special � nancial presentations in honor of Military Saves Week at the Community Readiness Center (CRC).

1:30 to 3 p.m. | CRC Natsu

When you make a purchase using a coupon, the savings show up at the bottom of your receipt. Turn in your Yokosuka Commissary receipts for purchases made between Feb. 27 and Mar 4. The person with the most savings will win a gift. Call 243-7628 for more info.

Zydecane will be performing their authentic take on Louisiana culture for Fat Tuesday and bringing Mardi Gras to Yokosuka! For more info call 243-5215.

FEB 28

TUESDAY7 p.m. to 9 pm. |CPO Club, Cove Bar

Zydecane Cajun Band

Yokosuka and Ikego Child Development Centers and School Age Care centers will start expanded hours. A limit of 12 hours of care per child, per day applies.

FEB 28

MONDAYMonday-Friday | 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.

CDC & SAC NewHours Start

Sankeien Garden Plum Blossoms Viewing

Music Performance: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.MAR 5:

FEB 25, MAR 4-5:

Japanese Culture Experience

Yokohama Motomachi Charming Sale Spring 2017

Hashirimizu Nori Festival

1 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Sogo Fukushi Kaikan Hall 6F, YokosukaJust 100 yards northwest of Carney (Main) Gate at Sogo Fukushi Kaikan Hall, is a a festival that allows you to try various Japanese culture based activities. Experience kimonos, traditional music and dance, tea ceremony, � ower arranging, calligraphy, origami, and more! Most activities are free, but some may require a small fee.

Motomachi Shopping Street, YokohamaThis shopping street will be lined with many well established brand shops of “Hamatra” (Yokohama traditional fashion), as well as other clothing, a variety of goods, antiques, cutlery, furniture, jewelry and popular foreign brand shops.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Hashirimizu Reservoir, YokosukaA festival for all the di� erent types of seaweed in Japan, such as nori, wakame, and kombu. Enjoy the di� erent seaweed types, obento lunches, and other products for sale. You can even try your hand at drying your own seaweed!

Moving in the next six months?Get answers for all your PCS questions in one convenient location. Workshop includes speakers from the Travel o� ce, Personal Property, Tricare, and Housing.For more info or to sign up call 243-3372.

MAR 9

THURSDAY

SAT, FEB 25

FRI, FEB 24 - SUN, FEB 26

FRI, FEB 24 - SUN, MAR 5

SAT, MAR 4

BEYONDTHE GATE

8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | FFSC

Sankeien Garden, Yokohama | Adult: ¥ 500, Child: ¥ 200View more than 600 plum trees and numerous historical buildings. Enjoy a traditional music performance, “Sarumawashi” (Monkey performance) and other various events.

Monkey Performance: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Smooth Move Workshop

The 20th annual Read Across America Day, which celebrates Dr. Seuss’ birthday and the joys of reading. Military-connected students and their families will participate in events at DoDEA schools and School Age Care centers around the world.

MAR 2

THURSDAY

Read Across AmericaDr. Seuss Day

Register at the Yokosuka Youth Sports O� ce, Ikego SAC, online at http://bit.ly/2lfNvC9 or scan QR code. Call 241-2952 for more info.

Youth Baseball & Softball RegistrationRegistration deadline: Mar. 17

Red Cross Yokosuka

The Amazing Race

The fourth annual Amazing Race, teams of four will race around Yokosuka Naval Base and compete in physical and mental challenges along the way! Please call 243-7490 for more info.

MAR4

SATURDAY

Commanding O� cer: Capt. Je� rey Kim Chief Sta� O� cer: Cmdr. Chad Spencer

Command Master Chief: CMDCM (SW/AW) Warren Britten

Public A� airs O� cer: Mr. Sean KellyEditor: Mr. James O’Donnell

I.C.E. COMMENT

NEWS AND NOTICESYMS STEM DAY

PRESENTERS NEEDED

CALIFORNIA SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION

IKEGO RESIDENT FOOD SURVEY

Presenters are needed for Yokosuka Middle School’s STEM Day on Thursday, April 27. Please call 243-5165 if you would like to volunteer.

California will conduct a special primary election on April 4. If you are a California resident from the 34th Congressional District, register and request an absentee ballot today at FVAP.gov.

COMMENT: I wanted to communicate the need for hourly care at Ikego for children who are not school age. My daughter is 16 months old, and recently there has been one day a week available for hourly care - it is such a HUGE help! I am afraid this slot will be going away and will not be available for me or others. I hear every day there is a need for childcare - not on a regular basis, but occasionally

while a mom runs errands, works out, goes to the doctor, etc. PLEASE, make this a priority! I promise the slots will get used up! I know it is hard to � nd workers; but, if possible, please help with this. I love the facility and sta� , and when I am able to get my daughter a slot (very rare), she has a great time, and you have a happier spouse, home and active duty service members.

RESPONSE: Thank you for your positive comments. Ikego CDC truly recognizes the necessity of o� ering more hourly care to the community. Even though CYP’s � rst and foremost mission is to provide high quality care for the full-time children, we have been striving to o� er more hourly care spaces to the community. In fact, we are o� ering every single available space on a daily basis.

VITA TAX CENTERNow open at the Community Readiness Center, Building 3365, Room 331 to assist with tax returns. NO APPTNECESSARY. Will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

A survey is being conducted for food options in Ikego. Please complete the online survey by Mar. 15 at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9QW9W2F.

ROAD TAX

Road tax for 2017 is due by June 1. VRO will hold two sessions for road tax payment at Fleet Theater from March 22 to 24 and April 24 to 26.

For those who need a certi� ed U.S. or foreign passport for tax purposes, please contact the U.S. Embassy at 224-5000.

CERTIFIED PASSPORT

NMCRS’ Active Duty Fund Drive will continue until March 31.

Funds bene� t active duty Sailors and Marines. Donations can be made through allotment or a one-time donation.

NMCRS FUND DRIVE

Commander Fleet Activities

Yokosuka

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yokosukareport@gmail.com

PURDY GROUP EXERCISE CHILDCARE

DISCONTINUED

The childcare provided for group exercise class participants at Purdy gym will discontinue on Feb. 28. Please call 241-2941 for more info.