The following news briefs are provided to help keep our community informed about what’s happening on our U.S. Army Garrison Japan installations.
To submit your information for publication, email full details (who, what, when, where, why and how, along with contact information) to usag.japan@gmail.com.
Army-Navy Competition
There will be back-to-back Army vs. Navy competition this week starting with a volleyball match on June 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Yano Fitness Center, followed by a soccer match on June 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the NAF Atsugi Reid Field. Come out and support the Army teams. Go Army, Beat Navy!
Power-Outage Exercise
Please note that we are going to conduct a power-outage exercise on Camp Zama this summer to ensure we are prepared to react to any potential crisis – from earthquakes to typhoons, and everything between.
Now is the time for personal preparedness measures to mitigate power outage impacts to you and your family.
Here are some immediate tips:
- Check all flashlights and batteries now. Avoid using candles, as they can cause fires.
- Keep your phones and electronic devices fully charged.
- During an outage, disconnect your appliances and electronic devices to avoid damage from any electrical surges which may occur.
- During an outage, keep freezers and refrigerators closed.
Please continue to follow the USAG Japan Facebook page, our Commander’s Access Channel on your home television, and our weekly Community News and Information email message. We will continue to provide you ways to best prepare for and to deal with power outages.
Please note that when the exercise outage occurs, our Public Affairs team will primarily use the Facebook page to post community messaging. Thank you for your patience as we work to best support you!
Yano Pool
Yano Pool will be CLOSED for the duration of July 22-August 30. For more information, check out the flyer below or call 263-4664 or 046-407-4664.
School Registration for 2024-25 School Year
Re-registration has started for Arnn Elementary and Zama Middle High School. Preregistration for bus transportation is also available. An email with this information has also been sent to parents. Also, see the flyer below for information on how to register your child for universal pre-kindergarten!
2024 BOSS Financial Training Schedule
Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers is offering financial training classes. Each class below will be held in the Community Recreation Center’s Warrior Zone on Camp Zama from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- June 27 – Credit Management
Please call DSN 263-5316 or 046-407-5316 from a cell phone for more info!
Independence Day/Salute to the Nation Open-Post Event – June 29
USAG Japan will host the 2024 Independence Day Celebration from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June 29 at Camp Zama’s Yano Field. Come join us as we celebrate. This open-post event will highlight a Salute to the Nation, along with the final performance of the US. Army Japan Band in Japan. Expect great festival food, live music, family activities, giveaways, and spectacular fireworks.
Free Shuttle Service
Here's information on the shuttle service for the Independence Day celebration!
Pride Month – June
In June, the Army recognizes LGBTQ service members and civilians for their service to the Army and the nation. Pride Month is a nationally recognized observance celebrating the LGBTQ community, its advocates and allies by promoting community, unity and pride. The selfless and dedicated service of LGBTQ Soldiers and Army civilians make our military stronger and the nation safer. Throughout June, the Army joins the nation in paying tribute to the LGBTQ community.
National Safety Month – June
National Safety Month, observed throughout June, raises awareness of the critical role Safety and Occupational Health, or SOH, plays in everyday mission readiness. It supports the Army priorities and enhances the Army's abilities in taking care of people. The Army is committed to making safety a priority, as safety cannot be taken for granted; it must be what every member of the Army strives for daily.
Post Office Closures – July 15 and August 12
The Camp Zama Post Office (Bldg. 450) will be closed on the following Japanese holidays:
- Ocean Day – July 15
- Mountain Day – August 12
The Community Mailroom (Bldg. 451) will be open for normal business hours of 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on those days. Incoming mail will be received, sorted and delivered to customers. Please plan accordingly and thank you for your patience!
‘The Love Project’ Couple’s Date Night Workshop – July 19
The U.S. Army Garrison Japan Family Advocacy Program, in conjunction with the Chaplain’s Office, is offering “The Love Project” couple’s date night workshop from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 19 at the Camp Zama Bowling Center.
Registration is required and food and bowling are included.Call DSN 263-4357 (or 046-407-4357 from a cell phone) for more information.
Driver’s Education Course – Aug. 14-16 and Aug. 17-18
Our partners at nearby Naval Air Facility Atsugi are hosting a driver’s education course in August. Please find all information on the MWR Naval Air Facility Atsugi website:Driver Education Course (navymwratsugi.com)
Good Neighbors – “Quiet Hours Reminder”
To our community: Please be reminded that our U.S. Army Garrison Japan installations – including our housing areas – follow a 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. “quiet hours” policy. Please be respectful of your on- and off-post neighbors! Thank you.
Army ROTC Scholarships Available
The 2024-2025 #ArmyROTC National Scholarship opened this week. For upcoming high school seniors, there are three scholarship opportunity deadlines this school year to turn in an application. The final day to begin an application to be considered for a 2024-2025 scholarship is March 4, 2025. Important dates include: Oct. 24, 2024//First scholarship opportunity deadline; Jan. 20, 2025: Second scholarship opportunity deadline; and March 17, 2025//Third and final scholarship opportunity deadline. For more information, to see the criteria to apply, and to answer questions, visit:https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/find-your-path/army-officers/rotc/scholarships
AR 608-18 Mandated Training – Ongoing
The Camp Zama Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program offers AR 608-18-mandated training every Thursday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Camp Zama ACS building. Training focuses on: Differences between ACS/FAP and Clinical FAP; Child Abuse Prevention, Recognizing & Reporting; Domestic Abuse Prevention, Recognizing & Reporting; Information Regarding Victim Advocacy Program; Suicide Prevention & Hotline Information. To register for a class, please contact Hilary Kouzu at DSN: 263-5084 (046-407-5084 from a cellphone) or emailhisaka.h.kouzu.ctr@army.mil.
Voting Resources
The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) works to ensure service members, civilians, retirees and their eligible family members are aware of their right to vote and have the tools and resources to successfully do so from anywhere in the world.
The Federal Voting Assistance Program exists to:
- Assist voters to exercise their right to vote.
- Assist the states in complying with relevant federal laws by providing current information.
- Reduce obstacles to ensure military and overseas voting success.
How to Vote Absentee from Abroad:
https://www.fvap.gov/citizen-voter/overview
How to Vote Absentee in the Military:
https://www.fvap.gov/military-voter/overview
Voting Assistance Guide:
https://www.fvap.gov/guide
Your USARJ Voting Assistance Officer (VAO) is CW2 Anthony J. White and your USAGJ VAOs are Cedric Davis (Cc line) and Dave Pulliam. They can answer any additional questions you may have and/or walk you through the registration/absentee ballot process. Feel free to contact them for more information.
Disability-Reserved Parking Placard Requirement
Please note that you must have a U.S. Army Garrison Japan or other U.S Forces Japan installation-issued parking placard to utilize disability-reserved parking on our facilities. Stateside-issued or locally purchased placards are not authorized for use. Anyone requiring an official placard should submit a written request through the U.S. Army Garrison Japan Vehicle Registration Office with a medical certificate (or Japanese disability ID card) verifying the necessity for the placard and the license plate, make, model and color of the vehicle it will be used with. Please call 263-4810 (046-407-4810 from a cell phone) for more information.
U.S. Army MEDDAC-Japan Updates
** Patient Portal Prescription Refills –You can now use the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal to request most prescription refills. This new feature applies to every military hospital and clinic worldwide. With MHS GENESIS you can: ✔️View Prescriptions for Refill; ✔️Request Prescription Refill; ✔️Select Refill Pickup Location; and ✔️Monitor Refill Status. Read more here:https://newsroom.tricare.mil/News/TRICARE-News/Article/3708208
** U.S. Army Japan Civilian Health Care Navigator Program – Looking for appointment options for non-Tricare patients? Look no further! You can now reach out to the US Army Japan Civilian Health Care Navigator Program at Zama General Hospital. Just dial 090-1405-2695 from a Japanese phone or +81-90-1405-2695 from a U.S. phone. U.S. Army Japan translators are available at Zama General Hospital every Monday to Friday (excluding US or Japanese holidays) between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to assist the Camp Zama civilian population in scheduling an appointment (via phone or in person) and in getting free translation services for their entire visit.
You can view a video on the program athttps://www.dvidshub.net/video/909467/meddac-japan-civilian-health-care-navigator-program.
You can also visithttps://www.usarj.army.mil/Medical-Services/Host-Nation-Medical-Options/for more information.
Off-Post Medical Options
U.S. Army Japan has a link to its homepage offering information on off-post medical clinics and hospitals that offer bilingual services.
Find the latest information here:https://www.usarj.army.mil/Medical-Services/Host-Nation-Medical-Options/
Parenting Support Programs – Ongoing
Army Community Services offers several parenting-focused classes and groups to assist our community. They include:
** New Parent Support Program– Assisting all military families with children up to age 3. Services include: home visits; breastfeeding information; prenatal classes; parenting classes; play groups; and baby bundle care packages. This service is free for active-duty service members and their families who meet the criteria (expecting a child; have a child up to 3 years old).
** Parenting 101– This program meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. in the ACS Building on Camp Zama (Bldg. 402). Study topics include child safety first; healthy bodies; the Purple Crying Program; shaken baby syndrome; and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
** Perinatal Support Group– This group meets the second Wednesday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. in the ACS Building on Camp Zama (Bldg. 402). It was created to provide additional support to those expecting a baby. It’s a great way to discuss your pregnancy experience, connect with other parents, and learn about beneficial resources.
** Screaming-Free Parenting– Parenting can be tough, so join us the third Wednesday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. in the ACS Building on Camp Zama (Bldg. 402). This program focuses on balancing discipline with affection; praising your child for good behavior; and effective communication.
** ACS Play Group– This program meets the first and third Tuesday of each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Educational and Developmental Intervention Services office at Arnn Elementary School. It’s designed for children up to 3 years of age to learn, play and make new friends. It also allows parents to connect and socialize. Please call ACS at 263-4357 (046-407-4357 from a cell phone) if you have questions about any of these programs.
Celebrate Recovery – Every Thursday
The U.S. Army Garrison Japan Religious Support Office is offering a new 12-step program, “Celebrate Recovery,” to assist with issues including chemical dependency, alcoholism, family dysfunction, and others. Please call DSN 263-4898, or 046-407-4898 from a cellphone, for more information.
Points of Contact for Zama Community Spouses’ Association – Ongoing
If you have any questions about the Zama Community Spouses’ Association, would like to reach out, or would like to inquire about ZaCSA information, there are a number of email addresses you can contact:
- zacsa.president@gmail.com
- zacsa.vicepresident@gmail.com
- zacsa.newsletter@gmail.com
- zacsa.peopletopeople@gmail.com
Zama Killer Katanas (Women’s Roller Derby) – Ongoing
Are mainstream sports too tame for you? Do you want to make friends in a competitive, supportive, and ridiculously fun league? Zama Killer Katanas roller derby team is actively recruiting new players and skating/non-skating volunteers! No experience necessary, and we have loaner gear to get you started.
Practice is Tuesday/Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Reach out to zamakillerkatanas@gmail.comfor more info or find us on Facebook! And if you haven’t seen it yet, check out this great video on the team: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/921440/roller-derby-team-provides-fun-competitive-outlet-community-members
Girl Scout Volunteers
Want to make a difference here at Zama? Camp Zama Girl Scouts are looking for volunteers to join the fun and support Girl Scouts in all they do! You could lead a badge activity, take Girl Scouts hiking or to explore new places, help at troop meetings, and more. With your unique skills and interests, you’ll help Girl Scouts become stronger, kinder, and braver than they ever thought possible. Reach out to zamagirlscouts@usagso.orgto learn more!
Suicide Crisis Hotline
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