1. Natural Running Form Clinic
Would you like to learn how to run faster, stronger, more
efficiently and with less injury? Then join us for our Natural
Running Form Clinic. It’s open for the entire Camp Zama
community, including active duty, DACs, and MLCs:
Date: Saturday, June 23 from 8 to 10 a.m.
Locations: High School Track (primary location)
Yano Gym (inclement weather location)
For more information or to sign up:
263-2004/ 046-407-2004

2. School Information
Marilee Fitzgerald, director of the Department of
Defense Education Activity, will be at Camp
Zama June 8. She will visit Arnn Elementary
School and Zama American Middle and High
schools. The schedule for parent and faculty
meetings on that day are as follows:

3. School Information
• 1 p.m. : Combined Zama American Middle and
High school parent meeting at ZAMS auditorium
• 2:45 p.m.: ZAHS meeting
• 5 p.m.: All-hands employee meeting for all school
at ZAMS auditorium
For more information:
263-8668/046-407-8668

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Red Cross Volunteer Recognition
Red Cross is conducting a Volunteer Recognition
and Community Appreciation Celebration:
Date: Thursday, June 14 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Location: Camp Zama Bowling Center
ree food courtesy of Red Cross, and free bowling
ourtesy of DFMWR.
For more information:
263-3166/046-407-3166

7. 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

8. 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.”

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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.

16. Transition Services Center
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Overseas Military
Services Coordinator will be returning to Camp Zama on
the following dates:
Dates: June 6 and 7
Location: Room M-107, Bldg. 102
If you would like to schedule an appointment to discuss
veterans’ benefits, please call 263-3940 or 263-3513.
Don’t delay, appointments are limited!

17. 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

18. Road Closures
The following streets will be
closed for Independence Day:
Date: Saturday, 30 June 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.)

19. 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

20. The 237th United States Army Birthday Ball
“America’s Army: the strength of the Nation”
Date: June 9, 5 p.m. to midnight
Location: Camp Zama Community Club
For More Information Contact:
263-4759/ 046-407-4759
shawn.jenkins1@us.army.mil

21. 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

22. 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

23. Camp Zama Dining Facility
June 4 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55
Tortilla Soup / Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Tacos / Pork Ginger / Chicken Tatsuta-age
Mashed Potatoes / Fried Rice
Seasoned Carrots / Seasoned Corn

24. Camp Zama Dining Facility
June 4 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Tortilla Soup / Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Beef Stroganoff / Szechwan Chicken
Noodles Jefferson / Steamed Rice
Seasoned Mixed Vegetables
Green Beans Parisienne

25. Camp Zama Dining Facility
June 5 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55
Minestrone Soup / Potato Soup
Baked Lasagna / Spinach Lasagna
Spaghetti Meat Sauce / Marinara / Italian Baked Chicken
Parsley Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Seasoned Summer Squash / Seasoned Peas & Carrots
Toasted Garlic Bread

26. Camp Zama Dining Facility
June 5 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Minestrone Soup / Potato Soup
Chicken Yakisoba / Pork Curry
Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Seasoned Mixed California
Seasoned Succotash

27. Camp Zama Dining Facility
June 6 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55
Tomato Rice Soup / Beef Vegetable Soup
BBQ Chicken / Fried Chicken / Baked Chicken
BBQ Pork Spareribs / Southern Fried Catfish
Baked Macaroni and Cheese / Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Steamed Rice / Corn Muffin
Fried Okra / Okra and Tomato Gumbo / Southern Style Green

28. Camp Zama Dining Facility
June 6 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Tomato Rice Soup / Beef Vegetable Soup
Hot & Spicy Chicken / Meat Pie
Mashed Potatoes / Rice Pilaf
Seasoned Broccoli
Seasoned Corn

29. Camp Zama Dining Facility
June 7 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55
Beef Noodle Soup / Cream Broccoli Soup
Sweet & Sour Pork / Cabbage Rolls / Chicken Curry
Oven Glo Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Seasoned Mixed Oriental
Club Spinach

30. Camp Zama Dining Facility
June 7 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Beef Noodle Soup / Cream Broccoli Soup
Pork Rice Bowl / Teriyaki Beef
Steamed Rice / Lyonnaise Potatoes
Peas & Mushroom
Glazed Carrots

31. Camp Zama Dining Facility
June 8 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55
Egg Drop Soup / Corn Chowder
Shrimp Cream Croquets
Stuffed Pollock / Baked Chicken
Steamed Rice / Pork Fried Rice
Vegetable Stir Fry
Tempura Vegetables

32. Camp Zama Dining Facility
June 8 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Egg Drop Soup / Corn Chowder
Chicken A La King
Italian Style Meat Loaf
Buttered Spaghetti / Mashed Potatoes
Summer Squash
Seasoned Scandinavian Mix

33. Camp Zama Dining Facility
June 9 Brunch 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $5.20
Omelet / Boiled Eggs / Pancakes / Biscuits / Hominy Grits
Hashed Brown Potatoes / Creamed Beef / Bacon
Cream of Mushroom Soup / French Onion Soup
Roast Beef / Shrimp Scampi
Potato Au Gratin / Steamed Rice
Seasoned Green Beans / Seasoned Califlower

34. Camp Zama Dining Facility
June 9 Supper 5 to 6 p.m. $6.40
Cream Of Mushroom Soup / French Onion Soup
Chinese Pork Stir Fry / Cantonese Chicken
Steamed Rice / Mashed Potatoes
Seasoned Peas w Onions / Calico Corn

35. Camp Zama Dining Facility
June 10 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 / Corn Chowder
Swiss Steak w Tomato Sauce
Roasted Fresh Ham w Apple Glaze
Steamed Rice / Mashed Potatoes
Seasoned Succotash / Broccoli Polonaise

36. Camp Zama Dining Facility
June 10 Supper 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. $6.40
Chicken Noodle Soup / Corn Chowder
Tempura Fried Fish / Saltimbocca
Steamed Rice / Mashed Potatoes
Seasoned Carrots
Seasoned Mustard Greens

37. 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

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

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

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

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

42. 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

43. 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

44. 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).

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

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

47. 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.

48. 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

49. 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.

50. 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.

51. 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

52. 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.

53. 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

54. 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

55. 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

56. 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

57. 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.

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

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

60. 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.

61. 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

62. 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.

63. 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.
.

64. 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.

65. 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)

66. 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.

67. 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

68. 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.

69. 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

70. 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.

71. 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.

72. 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.

73. 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.

74. 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.

75. 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.

76. 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.

77. 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.

78. 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.

79. 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.

80. 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.

81. 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

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

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

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

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

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

87. 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

88. 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

89. 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

90. 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

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

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