April 24, 2014 - Skywriter

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Be prepared for any emergency

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Important phrases to know in case of emergencies: I need an ambulance.

My name is John. My address Kyukyusha, o-negai shimasu. is Family Co-op, Nishimachi 2-4-3.

John desu. No jusho wa Ok. What Happened? nishi-machi ni no yon no san, Hai. Do shimashita ka?

Famiri Kopo desu.

Emergency.

Please tell me if there are any Kyukyutai desu. landmarks in your area.

My friend is lying unconscious. Mejirushi ni naru yo na Tomodachi ga taorete, ishiki- mono o itte kudasai. fumei desu.

It’s behind the Tokyo Bank.

Tokyo Ginko no ura desu.

Keep Calm and give me your address.

Ochitsuite, O-namae to jusho We’ll be right there.

Hai. Sugu ikimasu. o dozo.

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by MC2 Kegan E. Kay for the Navy Ready Campaign for Naval Air Facility Atsugi. An emergency kit is recommended for all persons aboard NAF Atsugi in preparation for natural disasters or other emergency situations.

NAF Atsugi Prepared for any Emergency

Photo by PS3 Vivian Blakley

Story by MC3 Ryan G. Greene NAF Atsugi Public Affairs Office

Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi is expected to participate in the upcoming annual emergency preparedness drill, Reliant Gale.

The annual drill is conducted for all of Navy Region Japan as a way of coordinating between various installations and local emergency responders.

“The drill is an annual exercise where NAF Atsugi practices its readiness to deal with a major weather related emergency,” said NAF Atsugi Emergency Manager David Puckett. “We learned a lot from the East Japan Earthquake, as far as better ways to communicate not only with the other installations in the region, but also our Japanese counterparts outside the gate.”

During the East Japan Earthquake, NAF Atsugi supported the relief efforts by acting as a staging ground

for helicopters to deliver food and water as well as conducting search and rescue missions.

“It’s essential that people are using their Non Evacuation Operation (NEO) packets before there’s an emergency,” said Puckett. “The most important thing is to have the NEO kit, food, and water all in a backpack near the main exit.”

Navy Ready, the U.S. Navy’s website for emergency preparedness, says that in addition to having on hand enough food for 72 - 96 hours, all personnel should have on hand all NEO paperwork, a family plan and identification such as a passport as well as any birth certificates and social security information.

“During the East Japan Earthquake we had so many problems with getting the right information to the people because they weren’t listening to us, they listened to the talk around the water cooler,” 3

said Puckett. “This is one of the most, if not the most detrimental thing someone can do. If you’re stationed on NAF Atsugi as an active duty Sailor, dependent or support staff, only listen to official channels like the Base Information Channel, which can be found on channel 15, Eagle 810, and the NAF Atsugi official Facebook page. These are the only places people should be looking to when trying to get informed on base-wide information.”

With the upcoming emergency preparedness drill, NAF Atsugi will be even better prepared to handle any emergency.

“We saw last time that in the time when we were in the greatest need, the people of this base stood united with one another and with our Japanese counterparts to overcome the worst natural disaster in recorded history,” Puckett added.

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Thurs., April 24:

ICR: 8:30 - 9 a.m. (129) SAPR Victim Advocate Training: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (AIMD Conf. Room)

Fri., April 25: Photo by MC3 Ryan G. Greene

ICR: 8 a.m. - Noon (129) NPS Stroller Walk: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. (Reid Field) SAPR Victim Advocate Training: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (AIMD Conf. Room)

Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi Lt. Brian Hornfeck, of Atsugi Branch Health Clinic, plays with Trellis Stapleton during the 3rd annual Kidzfest held in Ranger Gym. Kidzfest is held during April, the month of the military child in support of Mon., April 28: all military dependants.

AOB: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (129) Breastfeeding Support Class: 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. (220) SAPR RA Training: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. (Conf. Room)

Tues., April 29:

ICR: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (129) NPS Stroller Walk: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. (Reid Field) NPS Playgroup: 9:30 - 11 a.m. (220)

Wed., April 30: Photo by MC2 Kegan E. Kay

Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi Air Operations Department Leading Chief Petty Officer Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Cedric Williams inspects Sailors during a dress white inspection.

ICR: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (129) NPS Stroller Walk: 9:30 - 11 a.m. (220) Teaching English in Japan: 10 a.m. - Noon (216)

Thurs., May 1:

ICR: 8:30 - 9 a.m. (129) Anger Management (1/5): 1:30 - 3 p.m. (Conf. Room)

Fri., May 2:

ICR: 8 a.m. - Noon (129) NPS Stroller Walk: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. (Reid Field) Pre-Deployment Fair: 2 - 4 p.m. (SLES, Red Top)

Mon., May 5: Photo by Theresa Davis

Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi Compass 2014 Spring Session graduates pose with NAF Atsugi Command Master Chief Michael Wilkins. The next session of Compass is scheduled for June.

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AOB: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (129) TAP/GPS Workshop: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (216) SAPR POC Training: 8 a.m. - Noon (Conf. Room)

NAF Atsugi

Morale, Welfare, & Recreation

Ranger & Halsey Hours: Sunday & Saturday: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Liberty Center Hours: Sunday & Thursday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - Midnight

on the look-out for the NEW “E4 & Below Blue Jacket Liberty Seal” Special E4 & Below Be discounts at various MWR facilities, FREE Trips and much more! “Like” us on

Facebook at NAF Atsugi Liberty today!

us for a free Golf Clinic at the driving range every Friday Free Golf Clinic Join 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. for adults and on May 3 and 17 from 9 - 10 a.m.

May 3 the NAF Atsugi Convention Center will host the International Hollywood Nights Sat., Party Rockers, Hollywood Nights party. There will be live music and a special guest appearence in addition to a celebrity look-a-like contest.

May 5 at noon, there will be a free Cinco De Mayo lunch for all Single, Liberty Lounge Mon., Geobachlor, and Unaccompanied Sailors.

Recreation Division is looking for motivated and outgoing Volunteer Oportunities MWR individuals to volunteer in upcoming community events. Open to SOFA sponsored and active duty personnel. Must be 18 years old. Email kris.atsuginaf@gmail.com

May 5 from 5 - 8 p.m. There will be a Cinco De Mayo Golf Course Restaurant Mon., themed Dinner. No reservation required! A la carte menu also

available, drinks are sold separately. Dinner for adults will be $24.25 and $5.50 for kids.

May 5 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. be sure to stop Cinco De Mayo Celebration Mon.,

by Atsugi Lanes for Lation music, chips and salsa

and discounts on games and shoes. Adults are $1.75 per game and $1 for shoes, $1.25 for kids games and $1 for shoes.

Reserve your spot for the Sat., May 24 Flea Market. To sell, sign at the Corner Pocket: $7 per table & .50 per chair.

Those selling food must have a food handlers certificate from the Health Department.

Flea Market Registration

Upcoming Free Shows Chuck “The Hit Man”

Wed., May 7 at 5 p.m. there will be a free comedic showing at the Atsugi Golf Course, tee 10. Off the charts hand-eye coordination that will amaze audiences of all ages, both golfers and non golfers alike.

May 14 3 - 10 p.m. at Ranger Gym, This tour showcases unique and Streetball Live Wed., extraordinary playground-style basketball to families and youth of all cultures.

Since the beginning, street ball tours have only been exposed within the major cities.

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NAF Atsugi Commmissary Store Hours: Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Store Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Closed Mondays

Commissary Rewards Card Now Offers Android App

Story by Kevin Robinson

DeCA Public Affairs

Commissary Rewards Card users can now download an Android app to access and clip digital coupons.

Available free from the Google Play Store, the Commissary Rewards Android app joins the previously released iPhone/iPad app, giving commissary shoppers access to their rewards card accounts through a vast array of smart phones and tablets.

“We’ve tested the Android app and received good reviews on its ability to connect rewards card users with available coupons,” said Marye Carr, the Defense Commissary Agency’s rewards card manager.

“Now with apps for both operating systems, our patrons have more flexibility on when and where they can clip coupons, review their lists of downloaded coupons and track which ones have been redeemed or expired.”

The apps also let customers connect to the nearest commissary via phone numbers and addresses.

And, just like accessing their accounts from a desktop computer, Commissary Rewards Card users can always be plugged into

new promotions and contests customized for them.

Kellogg’s is offering one such contest, “Win a Family 4th of July in Washington DC,” from May 1-31 for patrons with Commissary Rewards Cards. The grand prize is a trip to Washington, D.C., with three guests to attend a Nationals’ baseball game scheduled for July 2. For more details and additional prizes, visit here on or after May 1.

Since it was unveiled in September 2012, the Commissary Rewards Card has become a game-changer for commissary patrons, opening up access to digital coupons redeemable in commissaries, said DeCA Sales Director Randy Chandler.

“As the military changes, so is DeCA, and the Commissary Rewards Card is a way the commissary benefit is evolving to remain relevant to our service members and their families,” Chandler said. “It’s amazing how card users can get to these electronic savings – now more than 150 coupons at a time – from either the click of a mouse or now from their own smart phones and tablets.”

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From the program’s start through April 4, Commissary Rewards Card users have downloaded more than 26 million digital coupons, and commissaries have redeemed over 3 million for a savings of $3.6 million to patrons.

Using the rewards card has become as simple as 1-2-3; Get a rewards card at a commissary.

Register the card here. “Clip” or download coupons to your account (they are automatically loaded to your card). Print a list of your coupons and bring it and your card with you on your next shopping trip.

Present your card at checkout so the cashier can scan it for coupons that match your purchased items.

Digital coupons are automatically erased from the account as they are redeemed or if they expire.

“The savings from using coupons helps our patrons extend their savings even more,” Carr said.

“And, with the mobile apps, they have even more options to access their Commissary Rewards Card accounts for digital savings.”

For more information about the Commissary Rewards Card, go here. To reach a customer service hotline, call 855-829-6219.