Yokosuka Welcomes 2018

January 5, 2018

IN THISISSUE:

GraduationCeremony

LecraeConcert Comics on Duty

Volume 2, Issue 1

平成 30年1月5日

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 1, 2018) – Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka rings in 2018 with New Year’s � reworks held at Verny Park. (Photos by Maria Dumanlang and Mass Communications Specialist Third-Class MacAdam Kane Weissman)

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11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. | Chapel of HopeThe Yokosuka Education Advisory Council will host their annual recognition ceremony for college graduates who have graduated or will graduate in the near future.

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FRIDAY

Graduate Recognition Ceremony

JAN11

THURSDAY

JAN10

WEDNESDAY

JAN9

TUESDAY

Nachos and Chili Night

Emergency Preparedness Workshop

Comics on Duty

4:30 p.m. | Yokosuka USO

10 to 11 a.m. | American Red Cross

7 to 8 p.m. | Club Alliance

Enjoy nachos and chili, complements of the USO. For more information, please call 241-3030 or email skarft@uso.org

Learn basic emergency preparedness practices and procedures such as what supplies to have on hand. Participants will gain awareness on how to handle emergencies on-base and o� -base. For more information, please call 243-7490.

11:30 a.m. | Purdy Fitness Center

Navy Fitness o� ers the � rst event of 2018 to earn Captain’s Cup points. Come out to represent your command in a 5K run and to honor Martin Luther King. For more information, please call 241-4486.

JAN12

FRIDAY

Captain’s Cup MLK5K Run

MWR and Navy Entertainment present a night of laughs with comedians Tom Foss, Gary Brightwell and Steve Mazan. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. The show is free and open to all hands 18 years or older. For more information, please call 243-1215.

Lecrae ConcertJAN13

SATURDAYCome see recording artist Lecrae at Purdy Gym, presented by Armed Forces Entertainment! Concert is free to all and doors open at 5 p.m. Just head up to the 2nd Floor and enjoy the show!

6 p.m. | Purdy Gym, 2nd Floor

8 a.m. | Online

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Health Promotions, 3F Fleet Rec

This webinar helps families identify and connect with resources to manage deployment successfully. Register at: livewellresilientweb@navy.mil For more information visit: http://bit.ly/2C25qTH

U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka and MWR Fitness present an 8-week weight loss and lIfestyle change contest. This event is free and open to all hands!

For more information, please call 243-9776.

JAN16

TUESDAY

JAN15 - 19MON - FRI

Managing Deployment Separation Webinar

New Year New YouContest Weigh-ins

JAN 12

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Meet at Jinmuji stationCome enjoy a Japanese tradition to start o� the New Year with a visit to Hachiman Shrine. Bring yen for the train, food and drinks. This is a guided walking tour provided by Zushi Japan America Society. To sign up, please contact the Ikego Command Liaison O� ce at 246-8042.

Kamakura Hachiman Shrine Tour

NOW UNTIL JAN 14Neko-Break Exhibition

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11 a.m. to 7 p.m.| Markis Minato Mirai, Yokohama¥500, children 10 and under freeThe 3rd annual photo fair featuring felines. Artists from all over the country show o� their feline-themed photos, while a pop-up shop sells cat merchandise created just for this occasion. The � rst 3,000 visitors get a free cat postcard.

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SATURDAY

Ski Tours2:45 a.m. | Outdoor Rec Center

Hit the slopes with an MWR Ski Tour. The tour will take you to the town of Hodagi. You can either use your own gear or rent it from the Outdoor Rec Center. Be sure to bring along yen for the day and your lift ticket. All ID cardholders may bring two guests on this day-long ski trip. Visit the Outdoor Rec center for details. Cost is $65 plus lift ticket.

Commanding O� cer: Capt. Je� rey Kim Chief Sta� O� cer: Cmdr. Chad Spencer

Command Master Chief: CMDCM (SW/AW) Warren Britten

Public A� airs O� cer: Mr. Sean KellyEditor: Mr. James O’DonnellLayout: Maria Dumanlang

I.C.E. COMMENT

NEWS AND NOTICES

Comment: Outdoor Recreation and the Green Bay Marina have scuba gear. They do classes but do not o� er rental gear. I am a cold water diver, only here during the winter. The Bubbles Club is not an option for me other than as an air supply source. I would much rather give my money to the Morale Welfare and Recreation Department. Why do they not rent gear but have

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gear for the basic open water class? Response: We appreciate your valued feedback regarding our Marina and Outdoor Recreation program. At this time we only o� er the scuba gear for sale by special order from Aqualung or for use with our classes. The gear used for the basic open water class is maintained by our instructor who

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is certi� ed to do so. Unfortunately, at this time, we do not have anyone on our MWR sta� quali� ed to e� ciently maintain rental scuba gear which, as you know, involves life supporting pieces of equipment. We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused, and again appreciate the feedback regarding our program.

PARKING AND ROAD CLOSURES

Bowling Alley Parking Lot:Until February 10, 2018 - The north portion of the bowling alley parking lotwill be closed.

Road by Navy Exchange ClosedGreen Bay Drive between Leahy Street and NEX parking lot is closed until February 2018.

USO 2018 GREAT RACE JAPAN LOGO CONTEST

U.S. EMBASSY TOKYO OUTREACH

Enter a design contest for the o� cial Great Race Japan logo. Exciting prizes for winner and runner up. Submit designs to: japano� ce@uso.org by Jan 16.

AOB/ICR LOCATION CHANGE

AOB/ICR classes will be held in the Benny Decker Theater during the following dates:

Jan 8 to 12 and Jan 22 to 26

For more information, call 243-3372 or emailFFSCInfo@fe.navy.mil

Jan 24 | CRC, 2nd Floor Passport Unit 10 a.m. to 1 p.m by walk-in• Passport Applications• Birth Abroad • Certi� ed Copies of Foreign PassportsImmigrant Visa UnitBy appointment only• I-130 PetitionFederal Bene� ts Unit10 a.m. to 1 p.m by walk-inApplications for:• Social security number• Replacement SSN card• Name change• Federal bene� ts Q & A

Call Legal Assistance O� ce at 243-8901

IKEGO ELEMETARY STEM VOLUNTEERS

Ikego Elementary is looking for volunteers who have expertise in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math who are willing to share their knowledge with Ikego students. Must be available for sessions on Feb. 23, 2018. Register via Google @ goo.gl/Hi6s2i

VA VONAPP WEBSITE MOVED

GALLEY MEAL PRICE CHANGE

If you are applying for education bene� ts (Post 9/11 GIBILL or MGIB-SR) and requesting a certi� cate of eligibility from the VA,the VA has retired the VONAPP website and will be redirecting members to the following sites: www.vets.gov and www.ebene� ts.va.gov. For questions, call (888) 442-4551.

The standard price for lunch at the Jewel of the East galley will increase from $5.55 to $5.60. Breakfast and dinner prices remain the same.