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.
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Camp Zama Community Club Closure: March 10
The Camp Zama Community Club will be closed March 10 due to a water outage. The club will re-open March 11. The Camp Zama Bowling Alley will extend its service operating hours on March 10 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Zama Middle/High School Fundraiser
Zama Middle/High School “student ambassadors” will host a “Voice of Children – A Ukrainian Children’s Charity” fundraiser from 9 to 11:30 a.m. March 12 at the school track. For more information, contact Ms. Schubert at janna.schubert@dodea.edu.
Arnn Elementary School Developmental Screenings
Arnn Elementary School will be providing free developmental screenings for military-connected family members from 3 months to 5 years of age March 23 at the school. The purpose of this screening is to determine if your child’s development is appropriate for his or her age. You and your child will meet with developmental specialists who will conduct a screening and answer any questions you might have regarding your child’s development in the areas of cognition, communication, motor, personal-social or adaptive. Please call DSN 262-6112 (046-407-6112) to register. Ask for Ms. Curtis or Ms. Badgett-Mills. Each screening will take about 30 minutes and will be conducted by appointment only.
Camp Zama Pet Care Center Maintenance/Construction
The Camp Zama Pet Care Center will undergo a facility maintenance and construction project through May 2022. During this time, dog boarding will be limited. Dog grooming services, and cat boarding, will remain unaffected. Call the center at 263-5915 (046-407-5915) for more information.
Defense Commissary Agency Update
The Defense Commissary Agency provided the following information with regard to COVID-19 worldwide supply chain impacts.
“COVID-19 continues to affect worldwide activities, which has impacted DeCA’s ability to provide an uninterrupted grocery benefit to our 236 commissaries. Manufacturer cuts, ship delays, port congestion, labor, driver and raw material shortages have all affected stock levels in our distribution centers, which have led to product delays and longer than expected periods of product unavailability.
“These interruptions are unpredictable and affect dry shelf-stable, frozen and chill products. Our greatest impact is to our chill products, which are date sensitive. These chill products include alternative milks (lactose free, almond), cheese, lunch meat, breakfast meats, sour cream, cream cheese, non-dairy creamers, canned biscuits, butter, margarine and yogurt (this excludes any chill items your commissary may get from local sources, i.e. milk and eggs).
“DeCA is doing everything possible to push manufactures to prioritize product to our commissaries and find alternative product sources when products become unavailable, and DeCA remains committed to providing a world-class grocery benefit to our valued military communities. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to work through these trying and often uncertain times."
COVID Testing
MEDDAC-Japan officials provide COVID-19 testing Monday through Friday.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
* Exit ROM and Pre-Travel Testing: Conducted from 8 to 10:30 a.m. This is for personnel who were instructed to report for testing to be cleared from ROM, or personnel who require testing for personal or official travel.
* Quarantine Testing: Conducted from 1 to 2:30 p.m. This is for personnel who were instructed to report for testing to be released from quarantine.
Thursday
* Exit ROM and Pre-Travel Testing: Conducted from 8 to 9:30 a.m. This is for personnel who were instructed to report for testing to be cleared from ROM, or personnel who require testing for personal or officials travel.
* Quarantine Testing: Conducted from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. This is for personnel who were instructed to report for testing to be released from quarantine.
NOTE: If you are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms, you must have an appointment to be tested. Call DSN 263-4175 (046-407-4175) to make an appointment.
Authorized PT Attire
In accordance with the U.S. Army Japan Standards Book, APFUs and OCPs are the only physical training authorized for Soldiers to wear in the Yano Fitness Center from 6 to 8 a.m. Please direct any questions to your chain of command.
Killer Katanas Roller Derby Team Now Recruiting
The Killer Katanas roller derby team is recruiting community members who are looking for a unique and action-packed activity. Women ages 18 and up at any skill level, as well as men interested in becoming officials, can join the practices, which are currently held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Arnn Elementary School on the Sagamihara Family Housing Area. To join a practice or for more information, readers can email the team at zamakillerkatanas@gmail.com.
Fiscal 2022 Unit Funds Available
The Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation recently announced that fiscal 2022 unit funds are now available. Those unit funds are an annual NAF distribution to Soldiers directly from revenue generated in DFMWR programs and can be used to benefit eligible units for off-duty recreational purposes. For more information, contact Yuko Matsubara or Greg Anger at DSN 263-5937/5572 (046-407-5973/5572).
Post Office Update
If you receive an email from AMPS.Mail@uspa.gov, you must re-verify your postal box information. You can either verify that information through the emailed link, or visit the Community Mail Room.
No-Drone Zone
Please be reminded that no drone flights are allowed on U.S. Army Garrison facilities. That includes toy drones.
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