1. Driving in Japan
Safety office in Camp Zama will be conducting a 1st Time
Driver Education/Orientation class for all eligible High School
students from Camp Zama and Atsugi.
Date: 8 a.m., April 6, 2012
Place: Bldg.102 room 205
If you need any additional information please contact
263-3389/046-407-4640.

2. Cherry Blossom Shuttle Bus
The Camp Zama Transportation Motor Pool will be
providing a free shuttle bus service for the Zama
Cherry Blossom Festival, April 7, 2012.
Shuttle buses will run between
Sagamihara Housing Area to Zama and Sagami
General Depot to Zama.

3. Cherry Blossom Shuttle Bus
Pick Up: Sagamihara Housing Area Narita Bus Stop
Pick up time: 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Pick Up: Sagami General Depot Bldg. 90-S10
Pick Up Time: 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Drop Off: Camp Zama Music Theater Workshop

4. Cherry Blossom Shuttle Bus
Pick Up: Camp Zama Music Theater Workshop
Pick up time: 5 p.m. and 9:10 p.m.
Drop Off: Sagamihara Housing Area Narita Bus Stop
Pick Up: Camp Zama Music Theater Workshop
Pick Up Time: 5 p.m. and 9:10 p.m.
Drop Off: Sagami General Depot Bldg. 90-S10

5. Power Outage
A power outage will be expected at the following places for
repairing high voltage pad mount switch gear due to the last
typhoon damage.
Date: March 31
Time: Midnight to 6 a.m.
Locations: Camp Zama Bowling Center
Camp Zama Health Clinic

6. Yano Fitness Center Information
The Yano Fitness Center’s swimming pool
will be closed for annual maintenance.
Date: March 19 to April 19

7. Yano Fitness Center Information
The Yano Fitness Center’s Jacuzzi
will be closed for annual maintenance.
Date: March 21 to 23

8. Yano Fitness Center Information
The Yano Fitness Center Men’s showers room
will be closed for construction improvement
project.
Date: March 30 to April 1

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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

12. Home Track Meets
Twenty-five or more volunteers – especially those with any
previous experience – are being sought to assist with
running the events.
Dates and times:
March 10, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
March 17 and 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Place: Zama American High School Track
For more information: 263-3829/ 046-407-3829

13. 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.

14. 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

15. Commissary Closure
Due to the annual commissary inventory, the
stores will be closed on the following dates:
Sagamihara Commissary: April 9 and 10
Camp Zama: April 25 and 26
Sagami Depot: April 3

16. Camp Zama Tax Center
Service Dates: Jan 25 – June 15
Office Hours: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Including Training Holidays & Sergeant’s Time
Training
For more information: 263-4698/ 046-407-4698

17. 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

18. Road Closure
Place: 3rd street Block 111 and 121,
D Avenue Block 122 in Sagami General Depot
Date: Feb. 21 to April 7
For more information
263-4579/042-869-4579

19. 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

20. Driving in Japan Orientation Schedule
Date: March 15, 2012
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Bldg. 457, Camp Zama Community Club,
Right Wing
For more information:
DSN:263-4372 or 263-3389/ 046-407-4372 or 3389

21. DRIVING IN JAPAN NEW SCHEDULE
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

22. 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.

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

24. American High School Football Game
The Tomodachi Bowl, a friendship/all-star high
school football game between Team USA and
Team Japan, will be held on the following date
and at the following location:
Date: 1:30 p.m., March 18
Place: Yokosuka Navy Base

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

26. 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.

27. 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

28. 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.

29. 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.
.

30. 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.

31. 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)

32. 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.

33. 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

34. 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.

35. Easter Sunrise Service & Buffet Breakfast
Date: April 8
Time: 6 a.m.
Place: Camp Zama Golf Course
75 buffet breakfast tickets are available.
For more information:
263-4898/046-407-4898

36. Spiritual Orientation Tour to Kamakura
Date: March 30
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Place to meet: Camp Zama Chapel
Sign up at the USAG-J Chaplain’s Office.
For more information
263-4898/046-407-4898

37. American Red Cross
We are conducting a First Aid/ CPR/ AED
Instructor Course at Camp Zama.
Date: April 27 and 28
Pre-Registration is required
For more information
263-3166/046-407-3166

38. American Red Cross
We are conducting a Babysitter’s course
at NAF Atsugi.
Date: Friday, March 24
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Pre-Registration is required
For more information
263-3166/046-407-3166

39. American Red Cross
We are conducting a CPR/AED Adult, Child, & CPR Infant
course at Camp Zama.
Date: Thursday, April 5
Time: 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Pre-Registration is required
For more information
263-3166/046-407-3166

40. Camp Zama Dining Facility
March 19 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55
Tortilla Soup / Pumpkin Soup
Beef Fajitas / Chicken Fajitas
Baked Chicken / Tacos
Spanish Rice / Parsley Buttered Potatoes
Seasoned Mixed Vegetables / Mexican Corn

41. Camp Zama Dining Facility
March 19 Dinner 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Tortilla Soup / Pumpkin Soup
Baked Stuffed Pork Chops
Savory Baked Chicken
Mashed Potatoes / Noodles Jefferson
Seasoned Cauliflower / Seasoned Asparagus

42. Camp Zama Dining Facility
March 20 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55
Minestrone Soup / Bean with Bacon Soup
Lasagna / Spinach Lasagna / Baked Chicken
Spaghetti Carbonara / Marinara
Italian Roasted Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Seasoned Mixed California / Peas & Onions
Toasted Garlic Bread

43. Camp Zama Dining Facility
March 20 Dinner 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Minestrone Soup / Bean with Bacon Soup
Chicken Tamales / Pork Chop Suey
Noodles with Olive Oil / Steamed Rice
Seasoned Spinach
Seasoned Corn

44. Camp Zama Dining Facility
March 21 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55
Chicken Gumbo Soup / Pepper Pot Soup
BBQ Chicken / Fried Chicken / Baked Chicken
BBQ Pork Spareribs / Southern Fried Catfish
Baked Macaroni and Cheese / Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Steamed Rice / Black Eyed Peas / Corn Muffin
Fried Okra / Okra and Tomato Gumbo / Southern Style Green

45. Camp Zama Dining Facility
March 21 Dinner 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Chicken Gumbo Soup / Pepper Pot Soup
Fried Shrimp / Teriyaki Beef
Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Seasoned Broccoli
Seasoned Succotash

46. Camp Zama Dining Facility
March 22 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55
Creamy Tomato Soup / Miso Soup
Kalua Pig and Cabbage / Szechwan Chicken
Oven Roasted Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Seasoned Cauliflower
Seasoned Peas and Carrots

47. Camp Zama Dining Facility
March 22 Dinner 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Creamy Tomato Soup / Miso Soup
Linguini with Clams
BBQ Beef Cubes
Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Stir Fried Cabbage
Seasoned Green Beans

48. Camp Zama Dining Facility
March 23 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55
Cream of Potato Soup / Egg Drop Soup
Cantonese Spareribs
Lemon Baked Fish / Baked Chicken
Paprika Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Tempura Vegetables
Seasoned Italian Blend

49. Camp Zama Dining Facility
March 23 Dinner 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Cream of Potato Soup / Egg Drop Soup
Katsu-Don (Breaded Pork)
Salisbury Steak
Steamed Rice / Mashed Potatoes
Creamed Spinach
Seasoned Mixed Vegetables

50. Camp Zama Dining Facility
March 24 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 / French Onion Soup
Chicken Cordon Blue / Sukiyaki
Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice / Noodles
Seasoned Asparagus / Seasoned Succotash

51. Camp Zama Dining Facility
March 24 Supper 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. $6.40
Clam Chowder / French Onion Soup
Chicken Yakitori Don / Cajun Baked Fish
Steamed Rice / Lyonnaise Potatoes
Seasoned Corn / Seasoned Broccoli

52. Camp Zama Dining Facility
March 25 Brunch 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $5.20
Omelet / Boiled Eggs / French Toast / Biscuits/ Hominy Grits
Creamed Beef / Bacon / Hashed Brown Potatoes
Mexican Onion Corn Soup / New England Fish Chowder
Miso Braised Pork / Chinese 5 Spice Chicken
Steamed Rice / Butter Noodles
Seasoned Carrots / Seasoned Summer Squash

53. Camp Zama Dining Facility
March 25 Supper 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. $6.40
Mexican Onion Corn Soup / New England Fish Chowder
Veal Parmesan / Chicken Curry
Steamed Rice / Mashed Potatoes
Club Spinach
Seasoned Peas and Carrots

54. 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

55. 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.

56. 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.

57. DBIDS Registration
DBIDS registration can be done at the Vehicle
Registration office on the following dates:
Camp Zama
March 6 to 9
U.S. Army Japan: Headquarters, I Corps (FWD),
G-1 to G8, and SOFA-sponsored family members.

58. DBIDS Registration
Camp Zama
March 12 to 14
441st MI Battalion and SOFA-sponsored family members.
March 15 to 16, and 19 to 20
78th Signal Battalion and SOFA-sponsored family members.

59. DBIDS Registration
Camp Zama
March 29 to March 30
Public Health Command Region, Pacific
Japan District Veterinary Command, Preventive Medicine
and SOFA-sponsored family members.
April 3 to 4
374th Communication Sqd. and DFAS
and SOFA-sponsored family members.

60. DBIDS Registration
Camp Zama
April 5 to 6
Directorate of Human Resources,
Civilian Personal Advisory Center,
Japan Cafeteria and SOFA-sponsored family members.

61. DBIDS Registration
Camp Zama
April 9 to 11
Directorate of Resource Management, Community Bank
and SOFA-sponsored family members.
April 12 to 13
Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization, & Security,
Credit Union, Resource Management Office
and SOFA-sponsored family members.

62. DBIDS Registration
Camp Zama
April 16 to April 20
Directorate of Logistics, Public Affairs Office,
Staff Judge Advocate
and SOFA-sponsored family members.
April 23 to April 27
Directorate of Public Works
and SOFA-sponsored family members.

63. DBIDS Registration
Camp Zama
April 30 to May 4
Japan Engineer District, Japanese Employment & Service Office,
Japanese Dispensary and SOFA-sponsored family members.
May 7 to May 11
Directorate of Morale, Welfare and Recreation
and SOFA-sponsored family members.

64. DBIDS Registration
Camp Zama
May 21 to June 1
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
June 4 to July 31
Contractors

65. DBIDS Registration
Camp Zama
May 14 to June 1 (except weekends and holidays), the Vehicle
Registration Office will be opened for registration and
for those organizations that have not registered
(DoDDS, AAFES, DeCA, ACS, DCAT,-Asia, DOD FELT, VFW,
PAC, CYS, S&S/ZAMA,
Yokohama North Dock, and all other activities).
We will also register any personnel who missed
their scheduled registration time.

66. DBIDS Registration
To expedite the registration process,
all MLCs must go online and complete an AJ Form 47
(Request for Installation Pass) and bring it
with them during the registration process.

67. DBIDS Registration
Camp Zama
Security Guard 100% enforcement of DBIDS
registration will begin on Aug. 1
(all personnel not registered will be directed to
the vehicle office or pass office to register in DBIDS).
All personnel not registered will not be
allowed to register any guest.

68. DBIDS Registration
Sagamihara Housing Area
Soldiers, DoD civilians and family members
(including MLCs) who reside/work on Sagamihara
Housing Area can register for DBIDS on the following
dates and times:
Date: March 6 to June 30, Monday to Friday
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

69. DBIDS Registration
To expedite the registration process,
all MLCs must go online and complete
an AJ Form 47 (Request for Installation Pass)
and bring it with them during
the registration process.

70. DBIDS Registration
Sagamihara Housing Area
Security Guard 100% enforcement of DBIDS
registration will begin on Aug. 1
(all personnel not registered will be directed to
the vehicle office or pass office to register in DBIDS).
All personnel not registered will not be
allowed to register any guest.

71. DBIDS Registration
Sagami General Depot
March 5 to 9, and March 12 to 14
35th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion
March 15 to 16
DSTC-FE, 78th Signal Battalion

72. DBIDS Registration
Sagami General Depot
March 29 to 30
Army Materiel Command Army Field Support Battalion,
78th Signal Battalion
April 5 to 6
U.S. Army Science and Technology Center
U.S. Army Veterinary Services

73. DBIDS Registration
Sagami General Depot
April 9 to11
Mission Command Training Center
April 12 to13
U.S. Army TMDE Support Center
April 16 to 20
Directorate of Logistics

74. DBIDS Registration
Sagami General Depot
April 23 to April 27
Directorate of Public Works
April 30 to May 4
Defense Logistics Agency, Defense Commissary Agency
May 7 to May 11
Directorate of Morale, Welfare and Recreation,
AAFES

75. DBIDS Registration
Sagami General Depot
To expedite the registration process,
all MLCs must go online and complete an AJ Form 47
(Request for Installation Pass) and bring it
with them during the registration process.

76. DBIDS Registration
Sagami General Depot
May 14 to 31 (except weekends and holidays)
The vehicle registration office will be opened for
registration and for those organizations that have not
registered and personnel who missed their scheduled
registration time can also register.

77. DBIDS Registration
Sagami General Depot
Security Guard 100% enforcement of DBIDS
registration will begin on Aug. 1
(all personnel not registered will be directed to
the vehicle office or pass office to register in DBIDS).
All personnel not registered will not be
allowed to register any guest.

78. REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST
Submit your registration/ballot request
form timed according to your state’s election
date requirements for the January,
February and March 2012 presidential
preference primaries and state primaries.

79. 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

80. REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST
The following states allow you to submit a
registration/ballot request form now
for the 2012 primary.
New Hampshire: Jan. 10
South Carolina: Jan. 21
Note: To ensure your request is valid for other 2012
Elections, you must submit another
FPCA after Dec. 31.

81. REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST
The following states allow you to submit
a registration/ballot request form now
for the 2012 primary.
Florida: Jan. 10 Arizona: Feb. 28 Georgia: March 6
Missouri: Feb. 7 Ohio: March 6 Oklahoma: March 6
Tennessee: March 6 Virginia: March 6
Alabama: March 13 Mississippi: March 13
Louisiana: March 24

82. REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST
The registration/ballot request form for
Texas is valid only in the year it is submitted.
To ensure your request is valid for all elections in
2012 submit a registration/ballot
request form as soon as possible
after December 31st.

83. REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST
The following states allow you to submit
a registration/ballot request form, which is
valid only in the year it is submitted.
Michigan: Feb. 28 Massachusetts: March 6
Vermont: March 6 Illinois: March 20
To ensure your request is valid for
all elections in 2012 submit a registration/ballot
request form ASAP after Dec. 31.

84. REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST
To find out the status of your registration/absentee
ballot request, contact your local election office at
www.fvap.gov
or visit your State website.
For more information:
263-3940/046-407-3940

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

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

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

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

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

90. EXCHANGE INFORMATION
If you are shopping at Yokota Exchange and
find something you want and worried
about getting it back to Camp Zama.
Not to worry!
Visit your Zama Customer Service Team.
They will do a store to store delivery for
that item you’re interested in.

91. EXCHANGE INFORMATION
Camp Zama Express (Shoppette) will be opened
until midnight on Friday and Saturday, effective
Jan. 6, 2012
— New Hours —
Sunday – Thursday 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

92. EXCHANGE INFORMATION
Military Clothing Sales will be opened on Sunday
from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., effective Jan. 8, 2012
— New Hours —
Tuesday – Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

93. EXCHANGE INFORMATION
Military Clothing Sales will be opened on Sunday
from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., effective Jan. 8, 2012
— New Hours —
Tuesday – Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

94. EXCHANGE INFORMATION
Power outage at Zama Gas Station/
Car Care Center (Bldg. 381)
Date: Feb. 13, 14 and 17
Store will be closed at 5 p.m.
All gas pumps will be down from 5 to 9 p.m.

95. 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

96. USARJ This Week 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 USARJ This Week on the
HD video sharing site Vimeo:
vimeo.com/usagj

97. 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

98. 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

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

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