1. Road Closure
A portion of Pine Tree Road, near Camp Zama's Gate 4,
is scheduled to be closed for cutting overgrown tree branches:
Date: 9 to 11 a.m., April 13
For more information:
263-3723/046-407-3723

2. End of Heating Season
The transition from the heating to cooling
season will begin on April 23. This will allow
DPW to prepare the air-conditioning
systems for the upcoming cooling season
scheduled to start in May.

3. Yano Fitness Center
Renovations on the swimming pool
at Yano Fitness Center are complete,
and the pool will reopen on April 17.
Operation Hours
Monday through Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For any further information
263-4664/3348 or 046-407-4664/3348

4. Earth Day 2012
Flowers will be given away to housing residents
at your local Self-Help stores:
April 19 to 29
For more information:
263-4647/046-407-4647

5. Earth Day 2012
Camp Zama Self-Help flower giveaway
schedule:
April 19 to 29
Thursday to Sunday
8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.
For more information:
263-4647/046-407-4647

6. Earth Day 2012
Sagamihara Family Housing Area
Self-Help flower giveaway schedule:
April 19 to 29
Thursday to Monday
8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.
For more information:
267-6675/042-869-6675

7. Earth Day 2012
Sagami General Depot
Self-Help flower giveaway schedule
April 21 to 29
Saturday to Wednesday
8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.
For more information:
268-4512/042-869-4512

8. Warrant Officer Recruiting
The Special Operations Recruiting Battalion will be
at Camp Zama to brief on qualifications and
application procedures to service members
interested in becoming U.S. Army warrant officers.
Date: April 23 and 24
Location: Room 309, Education Center
For more information:
(253) 590-3242 or (253) 590-3422

9. Driving in Japan Orientation
April 6 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Building #102, Room A-205.
Special Class for Zama High School Students
April 19 from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Building #457, Right Wing, Camp Zama Community Club.
April 26 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Building #102, Room A-205.
For more information:
263-3627 or 3671
046-407-3627 or 3671

10. Notice of Power Outage
Date: April 13, 2012
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Affected Housing: Camp Zama Bldg.1077, 1078, 1079,
1090, 1091
Purpose: Cleaning of High Voltage Equipment.
(Transformer & Electrical Switchgear).
For more information:
263-3965/046-407-3965
263-8581/046-407-8581

11. Civilian Fitness Program
Lose weight, get fit, decrease stress, feel better, sleep
better using up to 3 hours duty time per week for physical
activity in this command sponsored fitness and wellness
education program.
When: 8 a.m., May 2, 3, 4, 2012
Where: Yano Fitness Gym
For more information:
263-2004/046-407-2004

12. Kids Festival 2012
Because April is the “Month of the Military Child" and
"Child Abuse Prevention Month",
NAF Atsugi's Family Fleet Support Center is
sponsoring a Kids Festival.
Children of all ages are invited.
Date: 9 a.m. to noon, April 21
Place: Ranger Gymnasium
For more information: 264-3372/046-407-3372.

13. First Aid, CPR, AED Training
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 19
Camp Zama Red Cross Training Room
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 12
NAF Atsugi Red Cross Training Room
www.RedCross.org
For more information: 046-407-3166 / DSN 263-3166

14. CPR & AED Training
4:30 to 9:30 p.m., Thursday, May 31
Camp Zama Red Cross Training Room
4:30 to 9:30 p.m., Thurseday, May 10
NAF Atsugi Red Cross Training Room
www.RedCross.org
For more information: 046-407-3166 / DSN 263-3166

15. Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
NAF Atsugi
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
8:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
www.RedCross.org
INFO: 046-407-3166 / DSN 263-3166

16. Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Camp Zama
Saturday, April 21, 2012
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
www.RedCross.org
For more information: 046-407-3166 / DSN 263-3166

17. First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Course
Camp Zama
April 27 to 28, 2012
Pre-Registration is required
For more Information: 046-407-3166 / DSN 263-3166

18. Babysitter’s Training
NAF Atsugi
Saturday, April 21, 2012
8 to 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pre-Registration is required
www.RedCross.org
For more information: 046-407-3166 / DSN 263-3166

19. Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
NAF Atsugi
Saturday, May 12, 2012
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
www.RedCross.org
INFO: 046-407-3166 / DSN 263-3166

20. Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED
NAF Atsugi
Thursday, May 24, 2012
4:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Pre-Registration is required
www.RedCross.org
For more information: 046-407-3166 / DSN 263-3166

21. Camp Zama Dining Facility
April 16 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55
Tortilla Chicken Soup / Pumpkin Soup
Beef Fajitas / Chicken Fajitas
Baked Chicken / Tacos
Mexican Rice / Parsley Buttered Potatoes
Seasoned Green Beans / Seasoned Corn

22. Camp Zama Dining Facility
April 16 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Tortilla Chicken Soup / Pumpkin Soup
Kielbasa with Sauerkraut
Chicken Pot Pie
Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Seasoned Summer Squash / Seasoned Mixed California

23. Camp Zama Dining Facility
April 17 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55
Minestrone Soup / Corn Chowder
Baked Lasagna / Spinach Lasagna
Spaghetti Meat Sauce / Marinara
Italian Roasted Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Seasoned Italian Blend / Peas & Carrots
Toasted Garlic Bread

24. Camp Zama Dining Facility
April 17 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Minestrone Soup / Corn Chowder
Swiss Steak with Tomato Sauce / Pork Adobo
Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Broccoli Polonaise
Seasoned Succotash

25. Camp Zama Dining Facility
April 18 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

26. Camp Zama Dining Facility
April 18 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Chicken Gumbo Soup / Potato Chowder
Beef Stir Fry / BBQ Ham Steaks
Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Herbed Green Beans
Seasoned Carrots

27. Camp Zama Dining Facility
April 19 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55
Creamy Tomato Soup / Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Roast Turkey / Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Savory Bread Dressing
Seasoned Corn / Seasoned Broccoli

28. Camp Zama Dining Facility
April 19 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Creamy Tomato Soup / Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Greek Style Baked Chicken / Hamburger Yakisoba
Rice Pilaf / Oven Browned Potatoes
Seasoned Mixed Vegetables
Seasoned Summer Squash

29. Camp Zama Dining Facility
April 20 Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4.55
Cream of Mushroom Soup / French Onion Soup
Chicken Fried Steak with Cream Gravy
Lemon Baked Fish / Baked Chicken
Potato Au Gratin / Steamed Rice
Tempura Vegetables
Club Spinach

30. Camp Zama Dining Facility
April 20 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Cream of Mushroom Soup / French Onion Soup
Beef Pie with Biscuit Topping
Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill
Steamed Rice / Mashed Potatoes
Corn O’Brien
Seasoned Cauliflower

31. Camp Zama Dining Facility
April 21 Brunch 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $5.20
Omelet / Boiled Eggs / Pancakes / Biscuits / Hominy Grits
Hashed Brown Potatoes / Creamed Beef / Bacon
Green Pea Soup / Vegetable Beef Soup
Roasted Beef / New England Boiled Dinner
Mashed Potatoes / Buttered Noodles
Seasoned Mixed California / Calico Corn

32. Camp Zama Dining Facility
April 21 Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. $4.55
Green Pea Soup / Vegetable Beef Soup
Spaghetti with Meatballs / Chicken in Orange Sauce
Fried Rice / Mashed Potatoes
Seasoned Summer Squash / Seasoned Green Beans

33. Camp Zama Dining Facility
April 22 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 / Clam Chowder
Latin Roast Pork Loin / Sweet and Sour Baked Chicken
Latin Style Pinto Beans
Noodles with Olive Oil / Fried Rice
Glazed Carrots / Stir Fry Vegetables

34. Camp Zama Dining Facility
April 22 Supper 5 to 6 p.m. $6.40
Chicken Noodle Soup / Clam Chowder
Beef Stroganoff
Baked Fish with Garlic Butter
Steamed Rice / Mashed Potatoes
Seasoned Oriental Mix
Broccoli with Cheese Sauce

35. 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.

36. 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

37. National Prayer Breakfast
Date: May 3, 2012
Time: 7 a.m.
Place: Camp Zama Community Club
Free breakfast buffet tickets will be made available
through the Garrison Chaplain’s office at
263-4898/046-407-4898

38. Purple Up
April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to
honor youth impacted by deployment.
New Hampshire Operation: Military Kids (OMK),
part of the 4-H Youth Development program of
UNH Cooperative Extension, invites you to wear
purple on April 13th as a visible way to show
support and thank military children for their
strength and sacrifices.

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

40. 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.

41. 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.

42. 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

43. 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.

44. 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

45. 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

46. 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

47. 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

48. 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

49. 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.

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

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

52. 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.

53. 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

54. 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.

55. 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.
.

56. 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.

57. 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)

58. 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.

59. 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

60. 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.

61. 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

62. 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

63. 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.

64. 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.

65. 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.

66. 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.

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

68. 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.

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
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.

71. 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.

72. 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.

73. 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.

74. 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

75. 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

76. 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.

77. 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.

78. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

85. 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.

86. 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.

87. 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.

88. 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.

89. 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.

90. 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

91. 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

92. 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

93. 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

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

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