3. The next Community Resilience Seminar titled
“Understanding the Lows of High-Risk Behavior”
will be held on June 19 from 1-3 p.m.
at the Camp Zama Community Activity Center.
4. Topics of discussion will be:
ACE Suicide Awareness Training,
Substance Abuse Prevention Training,
and Leader Development.
For more information call 263-5394.
5. Volunteer guest speakers
are needed to help promote
the “highs of healthy living”
and/or share their testimony of resilience
to complement the Official Resilience
and Prevention Training sessions.
6. The training venues vary
and speakers are needed on
an ongoing basis.
Volunteers who are interested,
call 263-5394.
7. The next U.S. Army Garrison Japan
Leader and Workforce Development course
will be held on June 19 from 10-11 a.m.
at the Visual Information Center, Room 104.
8. The session is entitled
“Empower, Equip, and Encourage.”
The guest speaker will be Jane Kupkowski
and she will discuss stress management,
relaxation techniques and motivation management
from the perspective of cognitive therapy.
9. There are 50 seats available.
Please register at
https://home.army.mil/sites/pcr/usagj/DHR/WRD/
or call 263-8491 for more questions.
10. The USAG-J Transition Service Office
will hold a meeting to establish a Retiree Council.
Date/Time: June 20 at 4 p.m.
Location: Large Conference Room, Bldg. 102
11. The main function of the council
is to represent the retired community
as advisers on matters relating to
current and future issues
affecting the retired military community
in Japan.
For more information:
263-3940
12. Want to work on your music skills?
Join our Summer Rock School program
and sharpen your skills!
13. Date: Every Tuesday and Thursday
between June 26 and July 17
from 1 to 3 p.m.
Location: Zama Teen Center
17. The U.S. Army Garrison Japan
Public Affairs Office
is seeking
several candidates for
this year’s Internship Program.
Internship Program
for Host Nation College Students
18. Family members of Department of
the Army civilians
or local national employees
who are college students,
or any host nation college student
who has an interest in this program,
can apply for this internship.
Internship Program
for Host Nation College Students
19. The closing date is June 20.
Take this opportunity and experience
the U.S. Army work environment.
Internship Program
for Host Nation College Students
20. For more detailed information, go to
http://www.usagj.jp.pac.army.mil/jp/event/internship.aspx
For questions contact Garrison PAO at
http://www.usagj.jp.pac.army.mil/contact/contact.aspx
Internship Program
for Host Nation College Students
24. Effective immediately,
the commander of U.S. Pacific Command
has implemented a travel restriction
for the country of Thailand in its entirety.
All non-mission essential travel
to Thailand should be cancelled as of May 30.
25. This action is not intended to curtail leave
for those already in country.
DOD personnel currently executing travel
in Thailand
are advised to remain vigilant of
the evolving political situation.
26. Until further notice,
all requests for future non-mission essential travel
to Thailand will be denied.
Those on official travel will be notified
by their chain of command
if there are any changes to their mission.
27. USAG-Japan Religious Support Office is
conducting a 2014 Summer Bible Camp for
children age between Kindergarten and 6th Grade
at the Camp Zama Community Activity Center.
28. Date: Aug. 4 to 8 from 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m.
(Bus service from SFHA will be provided)
Registration at AAFES, REC, Chapels
29. If your student(s) requires school bus
transportation
for School Year 2014-2015,
please stop by Zama American High School,
Bldg. 919, Room 508, by July 15
to re-register.
30. The operation hours for the Student Transportation Office
will be 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., starting on June 16.
For more Information: 263-4151
31. For children from birth to 5 years old
with developmental delay/special needs
meets every 2nd Monday from 10 – 11:30 a.m.
For more information:
EDIS@Arnn Elementaly School/263-4572/4357
32. For the replacement of underground steam pipes,
there will be several road closures
at Sagami General Depot.
From May 12 to July 31,
there will be a full-road closure
at 5th Street at Block 174.
Road Closures
for Sagami General Depot
33. From May 12 to July 31,
there will be a half-road closure at the cross-way
at Block 164 and Block 174.
From May 15 to Nov. 3
there will be a full-road closure
at 5th Street at Block 164.
Road Closures
for Sagami General Depot
34. A section of Tomodachi Ave.
is scheduled to be closed
for construction and road paving
from May 24 to July 31.
Only emergency and maintenance vehicles
will have access during this period.
Tomodachi Avenue Road Closure
35. Reminder of Pet Owners’ Responsibilities
The following list of responsibilities for pet owners
living on Camp Zama, Sagamihara Family
Housing Area and Sagami Depot was released
by the Housing Management Division:
- Sponsors are responsible for cleaning the areas
used by their pets.
- If kept outside, the pet’s area must be policed daily
to prevent a buildup of trash and fecal material.
36. Reminder of Pet Owners’ Responsibilities
- 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.
37. Reminder of Pet Owners’ Responsibilities
Violations can be reported to following email address:
usarmy.zama.imcom-pacific.mbx.usagj-dpw-housing-
officer@mail.mil
You may also report violations by calling the Housing Management
Division at
263-3441 or 263-4503,
or the Family Housing and Furnishing Management Branch
at 263-3527 or 263-4136.
38. NO log in required! Just follow the steps below:
1. Go to www.pay.gov
2. In the left hand column locate “Public
Forms,” then select “By Form Name”
3. Click “B” then click “BG Crawford F. Sams
Clinic” to open the form
39. NO log in required! Just follow the steps below:
4. Enter all required information on the form
5. Select a payment method
6. Click Submit Data
40. NO log in required! Just follow the steps below:
7. Follow the steps provided by “PAY.GOV”
to enter your payment information
8. Click continue
9. Confirm your information then enter
your Email Address
41. NO log in required! Just follow the steps below:
10. Click “Submit Payment”
11. Print a copy of your receipt for your
personal records
You have just completed an online payment!
42. The Camp Zama Navy Federal Credit Union
will extend its daily hours of operation
until 5 p.m.
and will be open on Saturdays
from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Call 263-4635 for more information.
43. Camp Zama’s thrift store, “The Treasure Trove,”
is now open for business.
The Treasure Trove will have items such as
clothing, shoes, jewelry, toys
and much more available for purchase.
Now Open on Camp Zama
44. All patrons are welcome to shop.
The thrift store can only accept
cash (yen or dollars) at this time.
Now Open on Camp Zama
45. The Treasure Trove is located on
the Zama American High School campus,
Bldg. 988, Room T-5.
Now Open on Camp Zama
46. Now Open on Camp Zama
The hours of operation are as follows:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Every Third Saturday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Call 263-4467 to volunteer, donate
or for more information.
47. In accordance with USAG-J Regulation 40-650,
all pets residing on the installation
must be registered
with the Camp Zama Veterinary Clinic
within 72 hours of purchase, adoption,
or arrival in Japan.
48. Failure to do so will result in pet(s)
being captured by military police
and impounded at the owner’s expense.
49. Visit the Camp Zama Veterinary Clinic
at Bldg. 1042
or call 263-3875
(046-407-3875 from outside the installation)
for more information.
50. Effective April 3,
vehicle traffic in and out of traffic circle
to 5th Avenue and Chapel Hill Road
will be closed.
Drivers are advised to exercise caution and adjust their
routes accordingly.
Information for community
53. Temporary Location of Dental Clinic
As of Feb. 26,
the Camp Zama Dental Clinic
has relocated to
the temporary dental clinic, Bldg. T-704,
as MEDDAC-J/DENTAC-J
Phase 1 renovations continue.
54. Temporary Location of Dental Clinic
During this transition,
the dental clinic will maintain
the same hours and services.
Call 263-4603 to make an appointment.
55. Temporary Location of Dental Clinic
Routine Care and In- and Out-processing:
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday)
7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Thursday)
Sick Call:
7:30 to 8 a.m. (Monday through Friday)
56. Units located on
U.S. Army Garrison Japan Honshu installations
must coordinate with
the Hazardous Material Control Center
at Sagami General Depot
when purchasing hazardous materials.
57. Please procure recycled, bio-based or
environmentally preferable materials
when they are available in a timely manner,
they meet your unit’s performance standards
and are reasonably priced.
58. A dinner, fellowship and Bible study known
as “Midweek Mingles”
will be held every Wednesday
through May from 6 to 8 p.m.
at the Camp Zama Chapel.
60. If you want to vote in a Federal Primary
or Special Election in March, April or May 2014,
you should visit www.FVAP.gov
for information on registering to vote
and requesting your absentee ballot according
to State deadlines and requirements.
62. If you do not receive
your requested State ballot
at least 30 days before an election prepare,
print and sign the backup
Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot
at www.FVAP.gov.
63. March Primary and Special Election Dates:
View the complete 2014 Primary Election Calendar
at www.FVAP.gov for more information.
64. Contact 263-4196
or via email
USARMY.Zama.USARPAC.MBX.
USARJ-Voting-Assistance
@MAIL.MIL for more information
65. 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.
66. 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.
If you see something, say something.
67. Criminal assault methods have evolved over the past century
to a present-day "insider" threat possibility.
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.
If you see something, say something.
68. 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.
If you see something, say something.
69. Both the iWATCH Army and iSALUTE reporting programs are
community tools in our arsenal against threats to force
protection.
If you see something, say something.
70. 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
If you see something, say something.
77. You can register to vote,
request an absentee ballot or check
the status of your ballot on
www.FVAP.gov
78. Contact your voting assistance officer
via email at
usarmy.zama.usarpac.mbx.
usarj-votingassistance@mail.mil
or
by phone at 263-4196 for more information.
79. Units located on U.S. Army Garrison Japan
Honshu installations must coordinate
with the Hazardous Material Control Center
at Sagami Depot.
Call 268-4222 for assistance.
80. Please procure recycled, bio-based or
environmentally preferable materials
when they are available in a timely manner,
they meet your unit's performance standards,
and are reasonably priced.
81. Due to regulatory changes with the implementation
of U.S. Army Garrison Japan Regulation 190-13,
Status of Forces Agreement sponsors
will no longer be able to procure unescorted passes
or Defense Biometric Identification System cards
for their non-SOFA English students.
82. Currently issued passes and DBIDS cards
will be authorized for use until their expiration date,
but will not be reissued.
83. A number of training dates
are scheduled to be held,
in both English and Japanese language instruction,
on shelf-life policy training to explain standard practice
in the management and storage
of shelf-life material
at the managing activity and depot level.
84. Students will learn to properly apply
mandatory storage standards criteria
in evaluating the condition of shelf-life material
upon receipt, in storage, during surveillance,
upon shipment, and when test or restorative actions
are required to maintain or return stocks
to a ready-for-issue status.
85. Yokohama North Dock (Japanese Session)
Date: Sept. 25 (Nomination deadline: Sept. 18)
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: 403rd AFSB, Conference Room,
Bldg. 347
Call 263-4814 for more information.
86. Yokohama North Dock (English Session)
Date: Sept. 26 (Nomination deadline: Sept. 18)
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: 403rd AFSB, Conference Room,
Bldg. 347
Call 263-4814 for more information.
90. Spinach Apple Salad
Corn on the Cob
Sesame Glazed Green Beans
Pineapple Cole Slaw
Berry Fruit Salad / Jelly Fruit Salad
Army Birthday Cakes / Peach Cobbler
Butterscotch Brownies
Friday 13, June 2014, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
91. Price
$7.70 - All military personnel,
civilians and their guests
$6.55 - Family members of E-4 and below
Friday 13, June 2014, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
92. ~Menu~
Potato & Corn Chowder / Minestrone Soup
Roast Turkey
Savory Bread Dressing
Stuffed Pollock
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Rice Pilaf / Mash Potatoes w/ Brown Gravy
Buttered Corn / Green Beans
June 13, 5 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Price : $4.65
96. ~Menu~
Beef Rice Soup / Cream of Mushroom Soup
Yankee Pot Roast
Szechwan Shrimp
Cajun Baked Fish
Steamed Rice / Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans Casserole / Mexican Corn
June 15, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Price : $6.55
97. The parking lot for Bldg. 360 on Camp Zama,
which includes the GSA Mart,
Military Clothing Sales Store
and the Arts and Crafts Center,
is scheduled to be closed
Jan. 20 through Oct. 31
in order to build a permanent parking lot.
Bldg. 360 Parking Lot Closure
on Camp Zama
98. This will necessitate
the closure of 33 parking spaces.
Temporary parking will be available
on the side and rear of Bldg. 102.
Half-Road Closure
Between Bldgs. 101, 102
99. Wednesdays, from 6 to 8 p.m.
starting Jan. 8
at the Camp Zama Chapel.
Free community dinner is provided.
Men’s Fellowship
100. No prerequisites. Join any time.
Free study guide provided.
Learn about the trials and triumphs
of real men in the Bible,
and how they relate to you.
Men’s Fellowship
101. The U.S. Postal Service’s
Click-N-Ship online service
can save customers time and money
– up to 16 percent for Priority Mail
and Priority Mail Express parcels.
U.S. Postal Service’s
‘Click-N-Ship’ Online Service
102. At Click-N-Ship,
customers can calculate and compare postage,
pay via credit card and print their shipping labels
and customs forms from home.
U.S. Postal Service’s
‘Click-N-Ship’ Online Service
103. Visit the USPS webpage at
www.usps.com
click “Ship Online Now,”
then “Print a Shipping Label Now”
and follow the instructions.
U.S. Postal Service’s
‘Click-N-Ship’ Online Service
104. Secure the printed shipping label
on your article and bring it
to your local post office for mailing.
Call 263-8593 or
visit the USPS website at www.usps.com
for more information.
U.S. Postal Service’s
“Click-N-Ship” Online Service
105. Heating setback temperatures
during unoccupied times shall be set at 55 degrees.
Daily temperature will be monitored hourly
to effectively implement
this energy-conservation initiative.
Intermittent Heating Start Date
106. The Camp Zama Community Bank
is looking for motivated,
energetic people to join its team.
Camp Zama Community Bank
Seeking Part-Time Teller
107. If you have what it takes to be part of
a world-class organization,
apply online at
http://careers.dodcommunitybank.com
The bank is currently looking to fill
a part-time teller position.
Camp Zama Community Bank
Seeking Part-Time Teller
108. The Command Channel and the
Morale, Welfare and Recreation channel
on Camp Zama are now available in high definition.
Sagamihara Family Housing Area will receive
the HD upgrade at a later dater to be announced.
Command, MWR Channels
Switch to High Definition
109. The listing for these HD channels is forthcoming
and will be announced as soon as it is available.
Command, MWR Channels
Switch to High Definition
110. The HD channels will require viewers
to re-scan the channels on their TVs
in order to view them.
Command, MWR Channels
Switch to High Definition
111. Each TV model has a slightly different
channel-scanning process,
but it can generally be done
by following these steps:
Command, MWR Channels
Switch to High Definition
112. 1. Press the “Menu” button on your converter
box, converter box remote, HDTV or HDTV
remote.
2. Go to “Setup” or “Settings.”
Command, MWR Channels
Switch to High Definition
113. 3. Go to “Installation,” “System” or “Channels.”
4. Go to “Scan Channels,” “Program Channels,”
“Auto Scan,” “Auto Program” or
“Auto Tuning.”
Command, MWR Channels
Switch to High Definition
114. 5. Press “Select,” “Enter” or “OK”
to start the scan.
Command, MWR Channels
Switch to High Definition
115. The channel formerly used for
the Pentagon Channel is scheduled to be used
for broadcasts that are live-streamed,
such as community information exchanges
and town hall meetings.
Command, MWR Channels
Switch to High Definition
116. Armed Forces Network channels
are scheduled to be available in HD
sometime in December.
More details will be announced
as they become available.
Command, MWR Channels
Switch to High Definition
117. A portion of the road at the intersections
of Ishinomaki Avenue and Sendai Street
on Camp Zama
is scheduled to be closed to traffic
from Dec. 2 through March 2015
due to construction.
Road Closure
at Ishinomaki, Sendai Intersection
118. Due to recent increased support of
in-house custodial cleaning tasks at new facilities,
the Directorate of Public Works
will be reducing its cleaning frequencies
with the exception of the following buildings:
Change in
Custodial Cleaning Frequencies
119. - Morale, Welfare and Recreation “Community
Buildings” (Camp Zama Community Club,
Bowling Center, etc.)
- Child, Youth and School Services facilities
(Child Development Centers, Youth Centers,
etc.)
Change in
Custodial Cleaning Frequencies
120. - BG Sams U.S. Army Health Clinic
- Department of Defense Education Activity
schools
- Army and Air Force Exchange Services acilities
- Commissaries
Change in
Custodial Cleaning Frequencies
121. Community members are reminded
that while some cleaning task frequencies
may be reduced, the tasks will still be performed.
There is a possibility that once the adjustments
are made and the workforce has shifted,
some frequencies may be increased.
Change in
Custodial Cleaning Frequencies
122. The Identification Card section
at Camp Zama’s Military Personnel Division
will begin using
the online RAPIDS appointment scheduler.
ID Card Section to Begin Online Scheduling
123. Visit the following link to schedule an appointment:
http://go.usa.gov/WrXQ
Call 263-4449 or 046-407-4449
for same-day appointments or further guidance.
ID Card Section to Begin Online Scheduling
124. All Status of Forces Agreement members,
to include children and spouses,
are required to register all privately owned bicycles.
Sponsors need to prepare USAG-J Form 1349EJ
in order to properly register
all privately owned bicycles.
Directorate of Emergency Services
Bicycle Registration
125. Bicycles can be registered
at the Vehicle Registration Office (Bldg. 227)
or the Sagamihara Family Housing Area
Pass and ID Office
at Gate 1.
Directorate of Emergency Services
Bicycle Registration
126. Serial number locations are normally found
on the below locations of any model bicycle:
Head tubeSeat tube
At rear wheel
mount
Under crank
(bottom bracket)
Common Serial Number Locations
128. 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 Program
129. The EAP program is designed to:
Promote personal growth, mental and
Physical health, and strengthen individuals,
Families and communities.
Employee Assistance Program
130. 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.
Employee Assistance Program
131. Provide comprehensive short-term counseling
and referral services to help individuals achieve
a balance between their work, family and
other personal responsibilities.
Employee Assistance Program
132. 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.
Employee Assistance Program
133. 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.
Employee Assistance Program
134. 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.
Employee Assistance Program
135.
136.
137.
138. Notice for Smokers to Smoke
in Designated Areas
Smokers on U.S. military
installations are reminded
that if they are smoking
during business hours
outside their office building
or place of employment,
139. they should do so only in
designated smoking areas
-- not near roads or
in parking lots.
Smokers must be
considerate of nonsmokers.
Notice for Smokers to Smoke
in Designated Areas
140. Residents’ Responsibilities
During Leave and TDY
All Army family housing and unaccompanied
personnel housing residents must notify
the Housing Management Division for absences
from their quarters of seven days or more.
141. Provide a point of contact for
a responsible sponsor or adult
to perform periodic checks to ensure
the home is safe, secure and free of incidents
and unexpected circumstances,
and maintain the yard as well, if applicable.
Residents’ Responsibilities
During Leave and TDY
142. In the event you do not assign
a point of contact during your absence,
the Housing Management Division
will contact your organization or agency
to request their support – especially when it comes
to keeping up your yard maintenance.
Residents’ Responsibilities
During Leave and TDY
143. Visit the Housing Management Division
at Bldg. 671
to request the Form for Periodic Absences.
Call the Housing Office at 263-4135, 263-4843
or 263-5859 for questions or more information.
Residents’ Responsibilities
During Leave and TDY
144. Notification of
On-post residents must notify
the Housing Management Division
for absences from quarters extended
more than seven days.
Absence from Quarters
145. Please provide a POC
who will have responsibility for your quarters
during your absence.
For more information: 263-4136/3890
046-407-4136/3890
Notification of
Absence from Quarters
148. Posting Ads at Front of Bldg. 102
Not Authorized
All personnel are reminded
not to post advertisements
at the front entrance of
U.S. Army Garrison Japan headquarters, Bldg. 102.
Call 263-3829 for more information.
149. Provide your input or feedback online at the
U.S. Army Garrison Japan ICE site
and enter to win a prize!
http://ice.disa.mil
Good or bad, we’d like to know!
150.
151. 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.”
152. 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.
153. 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.
154. 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.
155. 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
156. 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
157. 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