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.
‘Daniel Dugar and Friends’ Stand-up Comedy Show
Stand-up comedians Daniel Dugar, D’Lai and Dannon Green will perform a free comedy show Jan. 6 at the Camp Zama Community Club. The doors will open at 7 p.m., and the show will begin at 8 p.m. Call 263-4547 or 046-407-4547 from your cellphone for more information.
Dru Hill Concert at Camp Zama Community Club
R&B group Dru Hill will perform a free concert Jan. 10 at the Camp Zama Community Club. The doors will open at 7 p.m., and the show will begin at 8 p.m. Call 263-4547 or 046-407-4547 from your cellphone for more information.
Increase in Postage Prices
Effective Jan. 22, the U.S. Postal Service will increase the price of First Class Mail and Forever postage stamps.
Great Zama ‘Shake Out’ Drill
Zama City plans to hold the “Great Zama Shake Out” drill Jan. 23 in an effort to better prepare its community for earthquakes by practicing the 1-2-3 safety steps of dropping, covering and holding onto something stable. The drill, which will take place at 11 a.m. and last for one minute, is a great reminder for the U.S. Army in Japan community to also practice earthquake preparedness and to have an emergency plan in place.
Free Throw Competition
A free throw competition will be held Jan. 25 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Yano Fitness Center.
The event will have men’s and women’s divisions and is open to all military personnel, retirees, Department of the Army civilians, AAFES employees, SOFA family members, JGSDF members and local-national employees who are 18 or older and out of high school. There is no cost to enter this event.
The deadline to register is Jan. 25 at 6 p.m., and entrants can do so by visiting the front desk at Yano.
This is a Commander’s Cup event, and awards will be given to the first- and second-place finishers in both divisions.
Call 263-4664 or 046-407-4664 from your cellphone for more information.
3-Point Shootout Competition
A 3-point shootout competition will be held Feb. 2 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Yano Fitness Center.
The event will have men’s and women’s divisions and is open to all military personnel, retirees, Department of the Army civilians, AAFES employees, SOFA family members, JGSDF members and local-national employees who are 18 or older and out of high school. There is no cost to enter this event.
The deadline to register is Feb. 2 at 6 p.m., and entrants can do so by visiting the front desk at Yano.
This is a Commander’s Cup event, and awards will be given to the first- and second-place finishers in both divisions.
Call 263-4664 or 046-407-4664 from your cellphone for more information.
Brian McKnight Concert at Camp Zama Community Club
R&B and soul artist Brian McKnight will perform a free concert Feb. 11 at the Camp Zama Community Club. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the show will begin at 6:30 p.m. Call 263-4547 or 046-407-4547 from your cellphone for more information.
Kanto Plain Basketball Jam Fest Competition
The inaugural Kanto Plain Basketball Jam Fest competition will be held Feb. 18 and 19 at the Yano Fitness Center.
The competition is open to the first six teams that sign up, and the registration fee is $500 per team. Teams must register at the Yano front desk by Feb. 1 at 9 p.m. All players must be 18 or older and out of high school.
Awards will be presented to the first- and second-place teams, with the winning team receiving an MVP trophy.
Call 263-4664/7980 or 046-407-4664/7980 from your cellphone for more information.
No-Drone Zone
All U.S. Army in Japan installations are “no-drone zones,” meaning all drone usage is prohibited. That includes the very popular toy drones.
Also be advised that Japan has strict drone usage laws and if you intend to fly one off post, you should ensure you understand those laws.
Time Change for Booking Space-Available Appointments
The BG Sams U.S. Army Health Clinic recently changed the time for space-available patients to call for scheduling a same-day appointment. The time has changed from 11 a.m. to 10 a.m., and calls can be made to DSN 262-4175 or 046-407-4175.
Additional information on space-available care can be found at https://bg-crawford.tricare.mil/Getting-Care/Space-Available-Care.
Pfizer Vaccine Available for Children Ages 5 to 11
MEDDAC-J now offers the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. Appointments are available on Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m. To schedule an appointment, please use this website: https://informatics-stage.health.mil/COVAX/.
Child and Youth Services Seeking Employees
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Army Recruiting Office Opens on Camp Zama
An Army recruiting office recently reopened on Camp Zama to better support potential recruits on mainland Japan following a decade-long hiatus. Anyone interested can speak to recruiter Sgt. 1st Class Jason Blowers. Blowers can be reached by email at jason.e.blowers.mil@army.mil. The office is located near the Camp Zama laundromat.
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