Community News Briefs

By U.S. Army Garrison Japan Public AffairsNovember 21, 2023

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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. 

My Army Post App Survey

The Army is rapidly developing a new app to better connect Soldiers and Families to installation information, programs and services. IMCOM is actively seeking input and feedback to ensure this app is most effective for our People and supports our senior commanders. Please find an overview of the new app and a survey at the following link: https://survey.tradoc.army.mil/EFM/se/466E33927BBAEBD501. 

Feedback on Community Yard Sales

U.S. Army Garrison Japan would like community feedback on yard sales. Should we conduct them or do most families just sell used items via online platforms? If we do host community sales, how many times a year? What would you like to see for the sales?

You can send us a private Facebook message or email the Public Affairs Office at: USAGJapan@gmail.com.

Thanks in advance for any thoughts you want to provide!

New Business Hours for Camp Zama Pet Care Center

The Camp Zama Pet Care Center has new hours of operation.

Monday through Wednesday, and Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.)

Thursday: 8 a.m. to noon

Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: Closed

Call DSN 263-5915 or 046-407-5915 from your cellphone for more information or if you have any questions or concerns. You can also email zamakennels@gmail.com. 

Holiday Mailing Dates

Yes – it’s already time to start thinking about holiday mailing deadlines. Take a look at the attached poster, thanks to our friends at the Post Office.

For more information, call the Post Office at DSN 263-8593 or 263-8588. From a cell, you can call 046-407-8593 or 046-407-8588.

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Volunteers Needed for Yatoyama Park Clean-Up

Yatoyama Park officials are looking for community volunteers who can assist with a clean-up project to help remove tree roots from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 27. This will require some heavy physical work!

Location: Yatoyama Park (Address: 1-6-1 Iriyahigashi, Zama; only a mile away from Camp Zama)

Number of Volunteers: At least five (5) volunteers

What to bring: Water and gloves

To sign up or for more details, send an email to usag.japan@gmail.com by Nov. 22. 

Tree-Lighting Ceremony

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‘Hot Island Nights: Thanksgiving Edition’ Live Music Event

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Virtual Turkey Trot Run

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Chopstick-Making at Arts and Crafts Center

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‘Swole’ Bench Press, Deadlift Competition

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TRICARE Open Season

It’s almost that time! TRICARE open season began Nov. 13 and will continue through Dec. 12.

Are you ready? Learn more at www.tricare.mil/openseason.

NOTE: TRICARE open season doesn’t apply to beneficiaries enrolled in the following premium-based plans:

・TRICARE Retired Reserve

・TRICARE Reserve Select

・TRICARE Young Adult

・TRICARE For Life

・Continued Health Care Benefit Program (CHCBP).

You can only purchase CHCBP coverage within 60 days of loss of eligibility for TRICARE.

Outside of TRICARE open season, you may only change plans if you experience a TRICARE Qualifying Life Event.

Learn about QLEs at www.tricare.mil/lifeevents or download the TRICARE Qualifying Life Event Fact Sheet at www.tricare.mil/publications.

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Winter Camp Care Available for Children Grades K-5

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Gridiron Challenge XVI at Camp Zama Community Club

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Update Your Contact Information in ADPAAS

Disaster Personnel Accountability has never been more important.

The goal is for sponsors to protect themselves, their family members and for commands to be ready for personnel accountability before an emergency event occurs.

Please be sure to log into ADPAAS at https://adpaas.army.mil and update your contact information now.