May 15, 2020

Volume 4, Issue 14

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IN THIS ISSUE: TOP Qs and As FROM TOWN HALL EXTENDED ROAD TAX DATES

CFAY RECOGNIZES ARMED FORCES DAY

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Capt. Rich Jarrett, Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka’s (CFAY) commanding officer, conducts a virtual town hall via Facebook Live eliminating the need of having a large group attend the town hall, thus enforcing the current safety measures involved with protecting the community from the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) by physical distancing. Below are some of the most popular questions and answers.

1. When will the library be open?A: The library will be open for check-in and check-out services starting this weekend. The hours are: Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Face masks will be required, only 20 people will be allowed in the library at a time, and only one family will be allowed in the children’s room at a time. Computers, copying, and printing services will not be available.

2. Can kids play with a friend or two if it’s in their own yard?A: Not right now, we should not be mixing family units together because that’s how the virus could potentially spread.

3. What are the rules for the child development center?A: Currently the CDC is offering a limited service in that it is operating at its full capacity for mission essential personnel. We cannot accommodate all mission essential personnel right now. What we have done is open it up so that about 25 children can be served, prioritizing around parents’ work schedules. We are looking to expand this service sometime in the future.

4. Are the preventative measures in place stopping the spread of COVID-19? Are cases increasing?A: I can say without a doubt, we have slowed the spread through our activities here. That does not mean that the cases are not increasing, however the cases are increasing slower than we’ve ever seen before, and increasing at a rate that is not exponential, and in fact, is less than a linear increase. That means our curve is flattening.

5. Are employees who live off base required to keep a log of close contacts?A: For U.S. government employees, the answer is yes. The USFJ order for close contact reporting is in effect for all of our folks. We are asking everyone’s support in this because lessons learned from around the world, locations that have had the most success have the best contact tracing measured implemented.

6. Why can’t I have food delivered to the gate on main base, but folks in Ikego can?A: Some of our policies were not designed to necessarily be equal, between folks on different bases, but they were designed around people who have more limitations than others. There are fewer food options in Ikego, to include a small mini mart, and so to compensate for that, Ikego residents have a few more options off base, within a three kilometer limit, and the ability to get some food delivered.

Capt. Rich Jarrett, Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka’s (CFAY) commanding officer, conducts a virtual town hall via Facebook Live. The use of the Facebook Live format is to eliminate the need of having a large group attend the town hall, thus enforcing the current safety measures involved with protecting the community from the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) by physical distancing. For 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet’s forward-deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler R. Fraser/Released)

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CFAY’S MORALE, WELFARE, AND RECREATION IS HAVING A NUMBER OF EVENTS THAT ARE OCCURRING WEEKLY IN THE VIRTUAL WORLD.

If you have something to celebrate this week and would like to share it with the CFAY Community, visit the Yokosuka MWR Community Recreation Facebook page. It could be your birthday, anniversary, promotion, reenlistment or anything that you are excited about and would like to share it with others. A prize drawing will be held for participation.

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Weekly Sharing Sunday

Share your activities, projects, crafts you did this week to inspire someone else on the Yokosuka MWR Community Recreation Facebook page. Prize drawing for participation.

Recommend the movie for others to watch during the weekend. Post your recommendations on the Yokosuka MWR Community Recreation Facebook page.

Weekly Film Friday

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On Friday, at 6:45 p.m. there will be a Virtual Live Trivia Contest. MWR Gift Certificates will be awarded for the highest score each Friday night.

Virtual Live Trivia Contest

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Each week will feature a different theme to inspire creative building and explore simple machines and structures. After you build your creation, you can share the photo and title of your piece on the Yokosuka MWR Community Recreation Facebook page. This is a great event for kids of all ages.

Weekly Virtual Lego Mania

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Weekly Tricky Tuesday

Brain-teasingly tricky riddles will have you scratching your head. Enter to win a prize on the Yokosuka MWR Community Recreation Facebook page.

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Share a meme that sums up your last week or predicts this week. All posts will be entered into the daily prize drawing.Post on Yokosuka MWR Community Recreation Facebook page.

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Caption This Picture contest. If you have a witty sense of humor, post your caption and win a prize.

Weekly Wednesday

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Channel your inner Disney character and post it on the Yokosuka Community Recreation Facebook page. Enter to win a MWR gift card. Open to all ages.

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The Single Sailor Liberty Program is hosting a weekly game tournament. This is an online gaming tournament where you compete from your own home or barracks. the event is open to all CFAY members that are 18 years or older. Visit the Yokosuka MWR Happenings Facebook page for details.

Single Sailor Weekly Game Tournament

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Yokosuka MWR Community Recreation Facebook page will be hosting a Virtual Baby and Me Story Time brought to you by our Base Library. This a great time to share the gift of literacy for children under the age of 2.

Virtual Baby and Me Story Time

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Commanding Officer: Capt. Rich JarrettChief Staff Officer: Cmdr. Terry McNamara

Command Master Chief: CMDCM Derek Mullenhour

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