1. Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED
Camp Zama
Thursday, May 31, 2012
4:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Pre-Registration is required
www.RedCross.org
For more information:
046-407-3166 / 263-3166

2. Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Camp Zama
Saturday, May 19, 2012
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
www.RedCross.org
For more information:
046-407-3166 / 263-3166

3. Babysitter’s Training
NAF Atsugi
Saturday, May 19, 2012
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Pre-Registration is required
www.RedCross.org
For more information:
046-407-3166 / DSN 263-3166

4. Summer Safety Day and Health Fair
All community personnel and their family members
are welcome to attend to promote safety and health
awareness during the upcoming summer season.
Date: May 24, 1 to 3 p.m.
Location: Yano Fitness Center, Bldg 205
For more information:
DSN: 263-3627 or 263-4372 / 046-407-3627 or 4372

5. Transition Services Center
Are you currently separating or retiring from the Army and
looking to get a Federal job?
The Camp Zama Transition Services Center will be having
a workshop on how to apply for Federal jobs.
Date: Wednesday, June 13
Location: Bldg. 102, Room M109
Time: 9 to 11:30 a.m.
To register or for any questions, contact:
263-3940/046-407-3940

6. Camp Zama Dining Facility
May 14 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55
Tortilla Chicken Soup / Beef Vegetable Soup
Beef Fajitas / Chicken Fajitas
Baked Chicken / Tacos
Spanish Rice / Mashed Potatoes
Seasoned Peas and Carrots / Mexican Corn

7. Camp Zama Dining Facility
May 14 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Tortilla Chicken Soup / Beef Vegetable Soup
Chili Con Carne
Chicken Vega
Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Seasoned Cauliflower / Seasoned Squash

8. Camp Zama Dining Facility
May 15 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55
Minestrone Soup / Corn Chowder
Baked Lasagna / Spinach Lasagna
Spaghetti Marinara / Chicken Cacciatore
Buttered Parsley Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Seasoned Mixed California / Peas & Onions
Toasted Garlic Bread

9. Camp Zama Dining Facility
May 15 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Minestrone Soup / Corn Chowder
Spaghetti Napolitain / BBQ Pork Loin
Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Seasoned Spinach
Seasoned Corn

10. Camp Zama Dining Facility
May 16 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55
Chicken Gumbo Soup / Potato Chowder
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

11. Camp Zama Dining Facility
May 16 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Chicken Gumbo Soup / Potato Chowder
Veal Parmesan / Honey Glazed Cornish Hens
Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Seasoned Broccoli
Seasoned Succotash

12. Camp Zama Dining Facility
May 17 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55
Creamy Tomato Soup / Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Japanese Ginger Pork / Simmered Corned Beef
Buttered Paprika Potatoes / Steamed Rice
French Fried Cauliflower
Stir Fried Cabbage

13. Camp Zama Dining Facility
May 17 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Creamy Tomato Soup / Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Mustard-Dill Fish / Chicken Tetrazzini
Steamed Rice / Oven Glo Potatoes
Seasoned Green Beans
Seasoned Peas & Carrots

14. Camp Zama Dining Facility
May 18 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55
Cream of Mushroom Soup / US Senate Bean Soup
Shrimp Curry / Baked Chicken
Spicy Baked Fish
Oven Roasted Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Seasoned Squash
Seasoned Mixed Vegetables

15. Camp Zama Dining Facility
May 18 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Cream of Mushroom Soup / US Senate Bean Soup
Glazed Spiral Cut Ham
Lumpia / Chicken Adobo
Steamed Rice / Mashed Potatoes
Seasoned Italian Blend
Creamed Spinach

16. Camp Zama Dining Facility
May 19 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 / Vegetable Beef Soup
Pork Picatta / Meat Loaf
Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Seasoned Succotash / Seasoned Broccoli

17. Camp Zama Dining Facility
May 19 Supper 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. $6.40
Clam Chowder / Vegetable Beef Soup
Pineapple Chicken / Beef and Corn Pie
Steamed Rice / Oven Brown Potatoes
Seasoned Corn / Seasoned Green Beans

18. Camp Zama Dining Facility
May 20 Brunch 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $5.20
Omelet / Boiled Eggs / French Toast / Biscuits/ Hominy Grits
Creamed Beef / Bacon / Hashed Brown Potatoes
Chicken Noodle Soup / Cream of Mushroom Soup
Yankee Pot Roast / Teriyaki Chicken
Rice Pilaf / Oven Roasted Potatoes
Seasoned Corn / Seasoned Italian Blend

19. Camp Zama Dining Facility
May 20 Supper 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. $6.40
Chicken Noodle Soup / Cream of Mushroom Soup
Japanese Style Fried Chicken w/Sweet and Sour Sauce
Salisbury Steak
Steamed Rice / Mashed Potatoes
Seasoned Carrots
Seasoned Mixed California

20. Military Spouse Appreciation Luncheon
Date: Wednesday, May 23
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Place: Camp Zama Community Club
Reservation is required to attend
Please call Army Community Service:
263-4357/046-407-4357

21. 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

22. 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

23. DBIDS Registration
People who are scheduled to
register for DBIDS between May 7 and 25 at
Sagamihara Housing Area, please go to Camp
Zama pass office.

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

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

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

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

28. Yard of the month
Judging takes place between May 21 and 25
for June winners
For more information, please contact
Housing Office:
263-5952/046-407-5952
Nominate a Yard of the Month by email:
communitymayors@yahoo.com

29. 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

30. Zama American High School Information
Trojan Field at Zama American High School
will be closed for field maintenance.
Date: May 21 through June 21
For more information:
263-4042/ 046-407-4042

31. 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).

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

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

34. 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.

35. 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

36. 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.

37. 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.

38. 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

39. 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.

40. 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

41. 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

42. 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

43. 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

44. 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.

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

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

47. 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.

48. 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

49. 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.

50. 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.
.

51. 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.

52. 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)

53. 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.

54. 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

55. 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.

56. 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

57. 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.

58. 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.

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

60. 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.

61. 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.

62. 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.

63. 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.

64. 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.

65. 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.

66. 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.

67. 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.

68. 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.

69. 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

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

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

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

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

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

75. 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.

76. 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.
Friday – Saturday 7 a.m. – Midnight

77. 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.

78. 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.

79. 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.
Allgaspumpswillbedownfrom5to 9 p.m.
EXCHANGE INFORMATION

80. 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

81. 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

82. 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

83. 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

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

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