June 12, 2020

Volume 4, Issue 18

令和2年6月12日週刊

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NEX Barber Shop NEX Barber Shop ReopeningReopening

CFAY Resumes Main Base Shuttle

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Congratulations Class of 2020!Congratulations Class of 2020!

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CFAY HEADLINESCFAY HEADLINESKinnick High School Class of 2020 GraduatesKinnick High School Class of 2020 Graduates

Story and photos byMass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ian Cotter,

CFAY Public Affairs

YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- Students, faculty and families of Nile C. Kinnick High School onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), conducted a successful, socially-distanced graduation ceremony at the base’s football field June 5.Despite the COVID-19 virus, and following strict safety precautions, 124 students of the high school’s class of 2020 walked across a stage and were presented their high school diplomas.

“Right now we find ourselves living through history, in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. It is easy to lose oneself in the large scale of the crisis, and the inevitable plethora of tomorrow’s issues, yet I cannot help but keep coming back to the small moments. These are the moments we will remember at the hopefully maskless, social distancing-free reunions 10, 20, even 30 years from now.”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.

A student from Nile C. Kinnick High School recites the Pledge of Allegence during a ceremony for the graduating class of 2020.

“You are about to step out into a world that is much more difficult than what we have enjoyed here inside the fence line of CFAY,” said Capt. Rich Jarrett, CFAY’s commanding officer, during his address to the students. “As you all graduate into that world, my hope is that you stand up and face down those challenges.”Capt. Jarrett went on to express taking pride in overcoming future challenges. “As you get ready to head out into a world of tough assignments that aren’t always the assignments you’ve been seeking, I would ask that you give them every bit of your energy, your enthusiasm, and don’t ever for an instant, settle for doing things the way someone expects you to do things,” he said. “Do them the way that you know, inside of you, how to do it best.”Families and students sat in socially-distanced pre-arranged seating through the ceremony, which ended with a symbolic cap toss.“It is fitting that we will be the people making the histories of tomorrow,” said Daniel Posthumus, Kinnick’s 2020 Valedictorian.

Capt. Rich Jarrett, CFAY commanding officer, delivers a speech during a ceremony for the Nile C. Kinnick High School class of 2020.

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Theme Thursday

Virtual Pre-School Story Time

The MWR Community Recreation Facebook page will be hosting a Virtual Pre-School Story Time brought to you by our Base Library at 10 a.m. This a great time to share the gift of literacy for children three to five years old.

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Virtual Baby and Me Story Time

Weekly Virtual Lego Mania

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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 MWR Community Recreation Facebook page.

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Theme day ideas are a great way to break up the monotony and add some fun. Post a picture reflecting the theme on the Yokosuka MWR Community Recreation Facebook page. Enter to win MWR Gift Card. Open to all ages.

The MWR Community Recreation Facebook page will be hosting a Virtual Baby and Me Story Time brought to you by our Base Library at 10 a.m. This a great time to share the gift of literacy for children under the age of two.

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.

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Celebrate CFAY

Virtual Live Trivia Contest

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

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Weekly Sharing Sunday

Weekly Film FridayEVERYEVERYFRI.FRI.FRIDAYFRIDAY

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

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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. Prize drawing for participation.

Weekly Meme MondayEVERYEVERYMON.MON.

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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.

Weekly Tricky TuesdayEVERYEVERYTUE.TUE.TUESDAYTUESDAY

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

Caption This Picture Contest

If you have a witty sense of humor, post your caption to win a prize.

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Bowling Lanes• Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday: 4 to 9 p.m.• Friday and Saturday: 4 to 10 p.m.Midway grill• Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 4 to 8:30 p.m.• Friday and Saturday, 4 to 9:30 p.m. Phone: 243-5158Specs: Reservations only using the phone number above for Families or Single Households only. Snack Bar for bowling customers only, hourly bowling only (timed bowling not per game).

BAYOU BURGERS &PO’ BOYSBAYOU BURGERS &PO’ BOYSNow available!11 a.m. to 8 p.m.Enjoy a taste of Louisiana at Bayou Burgers PO’ Boys menu is now available for take out on the back side of the Officers’ Club (under the blue awning).

243-5624/243-5002/243-5030

Bowling Alley

Per recent guidance, “Main Base, Ikego, and off-base residents inside the Miura Peninsula may conduct activities essential to life and health both on and off the installation.”

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Verny Park5-minute walk from Yokosuka’s Main Base

Verny Park allows visitors to enjoy scenic walking areas with great views of the surrounding water. There are also approximately 1,400 colorful roses that visitors can appreciate during any season while making sure to physically distance themselves from other guests.

Umikaze Park5-minute drive from Yokosuka’s Main Base

Umikaze Park offers a spacious lawn with plenty of room for walking or running. Sitting on the grass and looking at the sea leisurely is also an option as a viewing area for Sarushima (Monkey Island). Currently, the sports area, BBQ area, fishing on the seawall, sliding down the grass hill and parking lot are all closed and unauthorized.

Mikasa Park5-minute walk from Yokosuka’s Main Base

Mikasa Park grants visitors a great space to run, walk and play while viewing beautiful fountains and waterfront. There are numerous walking paths to enjoy that overlook the bay as well as lots of grassy areas and play areas for children. The park also offers water shows and light shows that can be viewed while physically distancing.

Local Hiking TrailsVarious locations inside the Miura Peninsula

Explore multiple hiking trails around the Yokosuka area while enjoying Japanese nature and fresh air just a short drive away! There are multiple hiking trails that are available inside the Miura Peninsula including Ogusuyama, Takeyama, Taura and Kinugasa. Maps for all of these hiking trails and more information can be found at https://www.cocoyoko.net/walking/yokosuka_hiking.html

Per recent guidance “Main Base, Ikego, and off-base residents inside the Miura Peninsula may conduct activities essential to life and health both on and off the installation.” Below are some areas located inside the peninsula that can be used for exercise and enjoying fresh air while physically distancing:

NEWS AND NOTICES

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

Command Master Chief: CMDCM Derek Mullenhour

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COVID-19 PLAYGROUND RULES

On-base playgrounds are open under the following rules:• Parental supervision required.• No more than 10 children in the playground at once.• Face coverings required (ages 3 and older).• Social distance (6ft or 2m) should be maintained to the maximum extent possible among non-family members.• Record date and time of playground use in a daily contact log to facilitate quarantine in the event you become ill.

COVID-19 CHANGES TO THE SERVICES

New Finance Window (Package Mail Outbound) Wednesday and Saturday,10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Debit/credit card payment only (No cash). Ensure packages are properly prepared for shipping before entering the line. Utilize the designated parcel preparation area. One window will be designated for money orders, Click-N-Ship and prepaid postage. MPS mail service is located on the side of the building at the Command Mail Window.

New Parcel Pickup Schedule Monday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for boxes 0001-2999 Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for boxes 3000-6999 • Head of the line times for military members in uniform and expectant mothers will be 12 to 1 p.m. at the command mail window located on side of the post office.  This must be your scheduled days for pickup. • Lobby is open 24/7 for letter mail pickup from all boxes. • Sanitize your hands before entering the building. For questions, call 243-5486, or email: M-YO-NAVSUP-POST OFFICE-GS@oconus.navy.mil

MT. FUJI CLOSUREYamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures have announced they will not open all four paths for the official climbing season (July 10 to Sept. 10) this year to contain the virus.

YOKO-PON SHUTTLEThe Main Base shuttle service, the Yoko-pon Shuttle, will resume service on Monday, June 15.

NEX BARBERSHOPThe NEX and Fleet Rec barbershops will open for active duty only starting Saturday June 13.