1. ARMY SUPPLY CENTER
The ASC (Zama GSA Store) will be closed
from July 16 to 20 for store relocation
to Bldg. 360.
The new store will be located in the Skill
Development Center between
the Gas Station and the Bowling Center.
The ASC will reopen on July 23.
For more information:
263-3801/ 046-407-3801

2. College and Career Fair
Life After High School
We would like to invite you to participate in the fair. If you
would like to represent your college alumni at a table or
perhaps share your experiences within your profession,
please contact us as soon as possible.
For more information:
263-3241/ 046-407-3241

3. College and Career Fair
Life after High School
Thursday: October 11, 2012
Time: 3 to 6 p.m.
Location: Zama American High School Cafeteria

4. East Meets West Gift Shop
Summer Store Hours:
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 4 to 6:30 p.m.
East Meets West Gift Shop specializes in authentic Japanese
items and crafts. The shop is sponsored by the Zama
Community Spouse’s Association and staffed by volunteers.
All proceeds are returned to the community in the form of
grants and scholarships.
Located across the street from the Post Office,
behind the Camp Zama Dry Cleaners

5. Commissary Information
Due to the Independence holiday on the July 4,
the Camp Zama, Sagamihara Housing Area and Sagami
General Depot Commissaries will operate as follows:
Camp Zama and Sagami General Depot: Closed
SHA: Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information, contact your local Commissary.

6. Summer Religious Services
Catholic:
Sunday, 9 a.m., Zama Chapel,
Monday through Thursday, noon, Blessed Sacrament
Chapel
Protestant:
Sunday, 11 a.m., Zama Chapel (Protestant)
Sunday, 11 a.m., SHA Chapel (Gospel)
For more information:
263-4898/046-407-4898

7. New Zama American High School Website
It is our pleasure to announce our new Zama American
High School website! It is our mission to provide
current and potential Zama community members with
up-to-date, important information about our school.
Please bear with us as we continue to develop this site
over the summer and early fall 2012.
Visit us at:
http://www.zama-hs.pac.dodea.edu/

8. Register for Defense Biometrics
Identification System
100 percent scanning will be conducted
at all gates as of Sept. 1, 2012.
Registration deadline for service members,
DA civilians, MLCs and dependents is Aug. 31.
Failure to register by Aug. 31 will delay ability to
enter the installation.
Please register at the Camp Zama
Pass or Vehicle Registration Office.

9. Camp Zama Dining Facility
June 25 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55
Tortiila Soup / Chicken Noodle Soup
Tacos / Chicken Fajitas
Pork Ginger / Baked Chicken
Sauteed Tocino / Mashed Potatoes / Filipino Rice
French Style Green Beans / Seasoned Corn

10. Camp Zama Dining Facility
June 25 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Tortiila Soup / Chicken Noodle Soup
Katsudon (Pork Cutlet) / Spaghetti with Seafood
Mexican Rice
Oven Brown Potatoes
Seasoned Mixed Vegetables
VegetableTempura

11. Camp Zama Dining Facility
June 26 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55
Minestrone Soup / Creamed Potato Soup
Baked Lasagna / Spinach Lasagna
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce / Marinara / Chicken Tocino
Parsley Potatoes / Spaghetti Noodles
Squash / Peas & Carrots
Toasted Garlic Bread

12. Camp Zama Dining Facility
June 26 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Minestrone Soup / Creamed Potato Soup
Beef & Corn Pie / Stuffed Fish
Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Seasoned Succotash
Seasoned Mixed California

13. Camp Zama Dining Facility
June 27 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55
Tomato Rice Soup / Beef Vegetables Soup
BBQ Chicken / Fried Chicken / Baked Chicken
BBQ Pork Spareribs / Southern Fried Catfish
Baked Macaroni and Cheese / Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Steamed Rice / Corn Muffin / Baked Pinto Beans
Fried Okra / Okra and Tomato Gumbo /
Southern Style Green

14. Camp Zama Dining Facility
June 27 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Tomato Rice Soup / Beef Vegetables Soup
Beef Sukiyaki
Chicken in Orange Sauce
Paprika Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Seasoned Broccoli
Sauteed Egg Plant

15. Camp Zama Dining Facility
June 28 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55
Beef Noodle Soup / Cream Broccoli Soup
Roast Turkey / Swiss Steak w/Tomato Sauce
Baked Chicken
Lyonnais Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Savory Bread Dressing
Mixed Oriental
Club Spinach

16. Camp Zama Dining Facility
June 28 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Beef Noodle Soup / Cream Broccoli Soup
Grilled Garlic Pork
Beef Curry
Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Peas & Mushroom / Cheesy Squash Casserole

17. Camp Zama Dining Facility
June 29 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55
Egg Drop Soup / Corn Chowder
Sauteed Shrimp / Mustard Dill Fish / Fried Fish
Baked Chicken
Pork Fried Rice / Steamed Rice
Vegetable Stir Fry
Mexican Mixed Vegetables with Sauce

18. Camp Zama Dining Facility
June 29 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Egg Drop Soup / Corn Chowder
Rice and Chicken Casserole
Veal Parmesan
Mashed Potatoes / Buttered Spaghetti
Seasoned Brussels Sprouts
Seasoned Scandinavian

19. Camp Zama Dining Facility
June 30 Brunch 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $5.20
Omelet / Boiled Eggs / Pancakes / Biscuits / Hominy Grits
Hashed Brown Potatoes / Creamed Beef / Bacon
Clam Chowder / Mulligatawny Soup
Roast Beef / Pork Adobo
Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Seasoned Carrots / Seasoned Cauliflower

20. Camp Zama Dining Facility
30 Jun 12 Supper 1700-1800
Price : $6.40
~Menu~
Clam Chowder / Mulligatawny Soup
Saltimbocca
Creole Shrimp
Franconia Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Mustard Green / Calico Corn

21. Camp Zama Dining Facility
July 1 Brunch 9 a.m. to1 p.m. $5.20
Omelet / Boiled Eggs / French Toast / Biscuits/ Hominy Grits
Creamed Beef / Bacon / Hashed Brown Potatoes
Chicken Gumbo Soup / Creamed Mushroom Soup
New England Boiled Dinner / Fried Chicken
Potatoes Au Gratin / Steamed Rice
Corn on the Cob
Wax Beans

22. Camp Zama Dining Facility
July 1 Supper 5 to 6 p.m. $6.40
Chicken Gumbo Soup / Creamed Mushroom Soup
Stuffed Pork
Baked Fish w/Garlic Butter
Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Seasoned Italian Blend / Beets

23. SonSurf Beach Bash
Vacation Bible School
Date: Aug. 6 to 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Ages: Kindergarten through sixth grade
Location: Shirley Lanham Elementary
School, NAF Atsugi
(Transportation provided from Zama and SHA to Atsugi and back)
Cost: Free

24. SonSurf Beach Bash
Vacation Bible School
Registration locations: Central Registration, Zama/SHA CDCs,
AAFES, and Chapel
(Registration open until July 31 or until full)
Contact Chaplain’s Office:
263-4898/046-407-4898 for more details.

25. Transition Services Center
The Department of Veterans Affairs Overseas Military
Services coordinator will be returning to the Camp Zama
Transition Service Center located in Bldg. 102,
Room M-107 on July 11 and 12, 2012.
If you would like to schedule an appointment to discuss
veterans benefits,
For more information: 263-3940 or 3513
046-407-3940 or 3513.
Don’t delay, appointments are limited.

26. COOLING SEASON
Intermittent air-conditioning will begin on June 4
at all U.S. Army Japan facilities. The cooling will
continue as long as the outside heat index is 76
degrees during the day. During the evening
hours, air-conditioning will be provided if the
nighttime heat index is at or above 74 degrees.

27. COOLING SEASON
Daily temperatures will be monitored hourly to
effectively implement this energy conservation
initiative. The only facilities that will continue to
have cooling during this period will be AAFES
facilities, the Camp Zama Community Club, the
Child Development Centers, BG Sams U.S. Army
Medical Health Clinic, and Camp Zama schools.

28. National CPR/AED Awareness Week
Red Cross is introducing a CPR/AED Web-Based
Blended Learning Class
at no charge for the month of June.
Commit to volunteer a minimum of four hours or make
a financial donation to our local volunteer program
and we will register you for
a free web-based blended learning course.
Please contact our office for additional details at:
263-3166/046-407-3166

29. What is Ready Army?
Ready Army is the Army Emergency Management
Program’s proactive campaign to increase the
resilience of the Army community by informing of
relevant hazards and encouraging Soldiers,
their Families, Army Civilians and contractors to,
“Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed.”

30. What is Ready Army?
Through outreach and education Ready Army calls
our Army community to action and aims to create a
culture of preparedness that will save lives and
strengthen the nation.

31. Get a Kit
When disaster strikes, emergency responders
address the most critical needs and may not
even be able to get to an area until it is deemed
safe. While they work on behalf of the entire
community, it is your responsibility to ensure
your family’s well-being during times of crisis.
Emergency kits to sustain for 72 hours are an
essential tool for meeting that challenge.

32. Make a Plan
• Ensure everyone understands the plan, and practices.
• How to communicate during an emergency.
• Consider what to do, where to go, what to take.
• Plan for members with disabilities or special needs.
• Include pets in family plan.
• Report status through ADPAAS.
• Identify a continental U.S. contact.

33. Be informed
• Chain of Command
• www.ready.army.mil
• www.usarj.army.mil (Local Conditions Page)
•www.facebook.com/usagj
•Mass Notification System
• Command Channel 13
• Eagle 810 radio
• Family Assistance Center

34. Emergency Supply Kit
• Food supply for all family members for five days (ready to
eat; no preparation required)
• Bottled water
• Protective mask
• 30-day supply of prescription medication
• Over-the-counter medications
• Baby toiletries (diapers, etc.) (five-day supply)
• Toiletry articles (toothbrush, etc.)
• Feminine hygiene articles

35. Emergency Supply Kit
• Baby articles
• First-Aid kit
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• Portable radio with extra batteries
• Can opener
• Backpack / luggage
• Extra clothing (keep in mind baggage limits)
• Blankets (seasonal)
• $100 cash
• Pet carrier (dog or cat only) with 10-day supply of pet
foods

36. USAGJ Change of Responsibility Ceremony
A change-of-responsibility ceremony between the incoming
and outgoing command sergeant major of U.S. Army
Garrison Japan will be held on the following date:
Date: July 20 at 10 a.m.
Location: Camp Zama's Yano Field
In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held
inside the Yano gymnasium.
Call 263-5181/046-407-5181 for more information.

37. Road Closures
The following streets will be
closed for Independence Day:
Date: Saturday, June 30, 2012
3rd Avenue between Bowman & Range Road (noon to 9 p.m.)
3rd Avenue between Range Road & Macarthur Drive (6 to 10 p.m.)
Intersection of 3rd Avenue & Range Road (noon to 9 p.m.)

38. Road Closures
High school parking lot, adjacent to the football field (5 a.m.)
Safe area in front of Bldg. 1050
Public Health Command-Pacific parking lot
Normal traffic flow will resume at 10 p.m.
For more information:
263-4333/ 046-407-4333

39. Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are now held
at Camp Zama
Dates: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Time: 7 to 8 p.m.
Place: Bldg. 533, 2nd Floor
For more information:
090-1771-4271

40. New Operation Hours
Housing Management Division has new
operation hours effective May 3 as follows:
Office closure every Thursday morning from
8 a.m. to noon for training time.
For more information:
263-3441/046-407-3441

41. Fishing at Yokohama North Dock
The Garrison Commander has approved fishing at
Yokohama North Dock starting on May 4, for all
SOFA-status members and MLCs assigned to
U.S. Army Garrison Japan.
For more information:
263-3829/046-407-3829

42. Community Mayors
Sagami Depot:
Mayor: Dan Hew
Vice Mayor: Frank Bordenave
Sagamihara:
Mayor: Tanesha M. J. Clark

43. Community Mayors
Off-Post:
Mayor: Monica Battle
Vice Mayor: Sue Ellis
Camp Zama:
Mayor: Darren Wade

44. Community Mayors
Towers 1050:
Mayor: Casey Roberts
Vice Mayor: Mark Long
Towers 743:
Mayor: Alton Daniels
Vice Mayor: Gerald Fredendall

45. Community Mayors
Questions or concerns about your community?
E-mail us at:
communitymayors@yahoo.com

46. Zama Sportsmen’s Skeet Range
Come and sharpen your shooting ability
at Camp Zama’s Sportsmen’s Club skeet range.
The range is open for you every Sunday
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For more information:
080-3203-4036

47. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club
Do you have what it takes to lead from the front?
Requirements:
Corporal to Sergeant first class
in a Leadership Position.
Current Army Physical Fitness Test
(recommend 250 or above).

48. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club
Requirements:
Meet the Army Height and Weight standards.
Current Weapon Qualification (6 months).
Recommendation from your Direct Leadership.

49. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club
For more information
263-5673/046-407-5673
263-5003/046-407-5003

50. Lean Six Sigma (LSS)
Scarce funding and the reality of shrinking budgets
has become a fact of life for USAG-J. The application
of LSS will enable us to find the most efficient ways to
perform our current processes. It’s basically a tool kit
that enables an organization to streamline business
practices to make them more efficient and effective.

51. Lean Six Sigma (LSS)
We need your assistance in helping the Garrison
identify and eliminate wasteful practices to become a
more efficient and effective Garrison.
If you have some ideas for improvements
in your area, or for more information, please contact
263-5178/ 046-407-5178

52. Advance Fee Increase
The CITIBANK ATM/CASH advance fee will increase
from 2% to 2.2%. This change is effective on
the following dates for the service indicated.
U.S. Air Force effective on April 22, 2012,
Department of Defense agencies effective on April 23, 2012,
U.S. Navy and Marine corps effective on May 6, 2012,
U.S. Army effective on May 11, 2012.

53. TSA Pre-Check
On March 20, 2012 TSA is expanding its Pre-Check
program to service members flying out of DCA
(Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport),
which means members with active CACs will receive
expedited security screening.

54. UA Pet Safe Program (Civilians Only)
United Airlines has changed its flat rate for pets
checked as baggage. The new policy requires
these pets to travel as cargo. This change could
mean paying up to $4,000. AD military was granted
an exception through May 31, 2012
For more information:
263-7180/046-407-7180

55. Household Good Shipments Made Easy
You can schedule a household goods pick up
from the privacy of your living room.
Visit www.move.mil to gain access to the
Defense Personal Property System (DPS) or
contact the Area Transportation Office, Personal
Property Section at 263-3709/046-407-3709
for more information.

56. Household Goods PCS TIPS
• Receive PCS orders
• Estimate your weight
• Plan pickup dates with flexibility
• Schedule pickups early
• Change dates as a last resort
• Dispose of unnecessary items
• Know your shipping entitlements

57. Postal Service Information
The U.S. Postal Service will increase
postal rates by 2.1% for most of their
mail services starting January, 2012.
For more information:
263-5101/046-407-5101

58. Road Closure
A portion of 1st Avenue near the Camp Zama gas station will be
closed for the below date:
March 2012 to October 2013
This will require drivers wanting to go north or south past this
portion of the road to take a detour. A number of detour signs
will be in place at different locations to properly direct drivers.
For more information: 263-4907/046-407-4640

59. Army Civilian Record Brief
The CRB is a one-page report of your critical
human resources data. It contains information
retrieved from the Defense Civilian Personnel Data
System, which is the authoritative source of HR
data for DoD civilian employees, and from other
sources you may update yourself via online
self-service applications.

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

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

62. Veterans Benefits
Don’t miss out on the benefits you’re entitled to!
The Department of Veterans Affairs Overseas
Military Services Coordinator visits Camp Zama
monthly to provide veteran benefits information
to active duty/retired soldiers and their family
members as well as other veterans and surviving
spouses.

63. Veterans Benefits
The VA Representative provides a detailed
briefing on benefits and is also available for
individual appointments.
For an appointment or
further information, please contact the Transition
Services Center at 263-5076/3513/3940

64. TRICARE Update
1. MetLife - New TRICARE Dental Program carrier
Effective May 1, MetLife will begin providing
dental coverage to more than 2 million family
members of uniformed service active duty
personnel, members of the Selected Reserve
and Individual Ready Reserve, their eligible
family members, and survivors.

65. TRICARE Update
2. MetLife Electronic Funds Transfer Notice to
Beneficiaries.
TRICARE Dental Program enrollments will be
automatically transferred when MetLife takes
over the TDP contract in May 2012.
EFTs previously used for monthly payments
won't automatically transfer.
.

66. TRICARE Update
Around March 21, TRICARE Dental Program
enrollees will receive a letter from MetLife
explaining this, along with
instructions on how to transfer their EFT and
credit card for direct payments.

67. TRICARE Update
TDP enrollees can contact the following MetLife
after March 21 at:
1-855-MET-TDP1 (1-855-638-8371) (CONUS)
1-855-MET-TDP2 (1-855-683-8372) (OCONUS)

68. USA MEDDAC-Japan
Reduced Primary Care Managers this Summer
Due to permanent change of station underlaps,
MEDDAC-Japan has only three of its five Primary
Care Managers throughout the summer.

69. USA MEDDAC-Japan
Reduced Primary Care Managers this Summer
Appointment availability may be reduced for non-
TRICARE beneficiaries.

70. USA MEDDAC-Japan
Reduced Primary Care Managers this Summer
We expect to return to full availability in September.

71. USA MEDDAC-Japan
Reduced Primary Care Managers this Summer
We remain committed to providing high quality
patient care, but request your understanding during
this summer underlap.

72. USA MEDDAC-Japan
Hours of Operation
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(except Thursday and weekends)
1 to 4:30 p.m. (Thursday)
In accordance with USARJ Cir 600-3 2.c.(3) the clinic is
closed on USARJ training holidays.

73. USA MEDDAC-Japan
Our nurse consult telephone line remains
available at all times at:
263-4127/046-407-4127
If anyone has a medical emergency on Camp Zama,
please call 911/ 046-407-2911

74. USA MEDDAC-Japan
For an emergency off of Camp Zama,
please call 119 and say "Kyukyu" to initiate medical
emergency services.
To book an appointment, visit www.tricareonline.com
anytime, or call 263-4175/ 046-407-4175
during duty hours.

75. Are You Ready to Quit Tobacco?
We are here to help!
Call 263-2004/5050 or 046-407-2004/5050
to make an appointment.
Sponsored by: Community Health Promotion Council, (CHPC), MEDDAC-J

76. What is Defense Biometric identification System?
DBIDS is a DoD-owned and operated system
developed by Defense Manpower Data Center
as a force protection program to
manage personnel, property and installation
access at DoD installations.

77. What is Defense Biometric identification System?
DBIDS is a networked database system
designed to easily verify access
authorization of personnel entering
military bases by using barcode and fingerprint
biometric identification.

78. REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST
Effective March 2012, “Driving in Japan”
training will be combined with
the Newcomers’ Orientation.
For more information:
DSN:263-4372 or 263-3389/ 046-407-4372 or 3389

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

80. WORDS TO LIVE BY
Practice the “Golden Rule”

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

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

83. WORDS TO LIVE BY
Ensure your family is Army strong

84. Find us on Facebook
The Garrison Public Affairs Office is working to
make Facebook THE place to go for community
information. We need your help!
Like us on Facebook:
http://facebook.com/USAGJ

85. Rising Sun on Vimeo
Did you know that your friends & family back in
the States can see what life is like in Japan?
Tell them to check out Monthly Rising Sun show
on the HD video sharing site Vimeo:
vimeo.com/usagj

86. New Channel 13 Slide Format
We’re trying to improve the Command Channel
by making the slides easier to read.
Please, let us know how we’re doing:
Phone: 046-407-4640 / DSN: 263-4640
Email: usag.japan@gmail.com

87. New Channel 13 Slide Format
If you or your organization would like to post
slides to the Command Channel contact the
garrison Public Affairs Office for our new slide
template
Phone: 046-407-4640 / DSN: 263-4640
Email: usag.japan@gmail.com

88. Follow us on Twitter
Are you on Twitter? So are we!
Follow us:
twitter.com/USAGJapan

89. Photos on Flickr
Visit the garrison photo archive on the popular
photo sharing site flickr:
flickr.com/usagj