January 2, 2014 - Skywriter

NAF ATSUGI

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January 2, 2014

A YEAR IN REVIEW

FROM HIGH-TEMPO OPERATIONS TO OPEN BASE EVENTS, OFF-BASE VOLUNTEERING AND ALL TYPES OF INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGES, IT’S BEEN A BUSY YEAR HERE AT NAF ATSUGI. IN HONOR OF THE NEW YEAR, THIS ISSUE OF THE SKYWRITER TAKES A LOOK BACK AT THE PAST YEAR’S EVENTS.

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Below are the best videos from the past year on NAF Atsugi, click the images to watch the videos now!

The Junior Sailor Association (JSA) hosted a ‘Meet-and-Greet’ bowling night at Atsugi Lanes. The JSA is an organization open to Sailors E-5 and below. Check out more information on the JSA Facebook!

In this video, you will learn a little bit about space available flights from NAF Atsugi. For more information about how to do Space A from NAF Atsugi, check out the Atsugi Air Terminals Facebook page here!

Sailors aboard Naval Air Facility Atsugi spent their Thanksgiving in Yoyogi Park helping to feed and clothe the homeless. To help with volunteer opportunities like this, find your volunteer coordinator.

Sakuragicho, just one of the many fascinating areas in Yokohama where you can visit the Landmark Tower, ride one of the fastest elevators in the world and even visit a small theme park.

MCSN Greene takes us on an adventure to Kamakura Station, just one of the many fascinating areas in Katase-Enoshima where you can visit the Hatchiman-Gu Shrine, and shop and eat till you drop! Enjoy!

NAF Atsugi held its annual Triathlon which included over hundred people competing in a 500 meter swim, 17km bike ride and a 5k run. For more competitive events around NAF Atsugi, check out MWR Athletics!

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Below are the best videos from the past year on NAF Atsugi, click the images to watch the videos now!

The 2nd Annual Friendship Firefighter Softball Tournament held at Ranger Field on Naval Air Facility Atsugi was held to help recognize the dedication of the fire departments from the base and local cities to further build relationships amongst each other outside of their normal duties.

A few sailors from NAF Atsugi team up with local Japanese community members to clean up trash and graffiti at a local park.

Follow NAF Atsugi PAO as we take you to Odaiba, situated along the waterfront in Tokyo, it’s a great place to visit for the whole family! You can find several malls, multiple amusement parks and an amazing skyline for family photos! Enjoy!

NAF Atsugi’s Military Working Dogs undergo readiness training for future deployments through accumulation of scents, movement and the feel of riding in, and being around helicopters with the assistance of HSC-12.

Check out this video of Nara, the ancient captial of Japan. Nara was the first official captial of Japan, and is home to hundereds of ancient temples and shrines. If you’re looking for something to do, Nara might just be for you!

Japan is filled with great places to visit, and Odawara Castle is just one of them. The NAF Atsugi Fleet and Family Readiness Center has directions to travel to Odawara Castle, which is about a hour train ride from NAF Atsugi.

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-Having possession of NO-FEE passport containing an endorsement indicating status as an employee or dependent of an employee of the U.S. government stationed in Japan.

-Japanese Immigration cancelling previous Visa (I.e. tourist/visitor) with endorsement: “Cancelled under the Status of Forces Agreement” Initial/Renewed Tourist Passport (US): If applying for TOURIST passport (initial or renewal) and applicant does not have a NO-FEE passport, applicant must obtain SOFA stamp from the U.S. Embassy. Official ID card, Original Letter of Dependency and old passport is required. NOTE: Inform the embassy to place the SOFA stamp before issuing the passport to prevent another trip back to the US Embassy.

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Initial/ Renewed Tourist Passport: (Foreign, except Japanese passport): Obtain SOFA

stamp from the U.S. Embassy. Official ID card and Original Letter of Dependency is required.

American and Japanese Officials Pound Mochi

Need an official service photo? Contact the Public Affairs Office! The next date for full lengths is Wed., Jan. 29 and rosters are Thurs., Jan. 30. Walkins are accepted from 9 to 11 a.m.

Japanese Establishments Placed “Off-Limits” Nakamaru Liquor Shop 1-14-3 Yamato-minami Yamato City, Kanagawa-ken 242-0016 Super Dragon 4-13-16 Minamidai-minami Sagamihara City, Kanagawa-ken 252-0314

Host Nations Relations Office

The second Thursday of every month 5:30 - 7 a.m. is the Yamato Station Clean Up. All of those who are interested can sign up through their Volunteer coordinator.

Sign-ups are due by the first Thursday of each month.

NAF Atsugi Taxis Photo by PS3 Vivian Blakley Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) leadership, along with local Japanese city officials break the seal on a sake barrel during a mochi pounding ceremony held at the JMSDF gym on NAF Atsugi. The ceremony is a Japanese tradition held at the end of each year.

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For those interested in using the Kanagawa Toshi Kotsu Yamato Branch taxi company, their toll-free number is 0120-1452-86 and commercial 046-277-0100.

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

Your Commissary Rings in the New Year with Super Savings

By Sallie Cauthers DECA Public Affairs Division

If your New Year’s resolution includes eating healthier and saving more, then the commissary is for you.

“With its wide selection of products and values, your commissary is here to help you eat healthier and also save even more on all your favorite grocery items,” said Tracie Russ, DeCA’s deputy director of sales.

Throughout January, DeCA’s industry partners – vendors, suppliers and brokers – are collaborating with commissaries to offer discounts beyond everyday savings.

Also, the Exclusive Savings link on the www.commissaries.com home page has more coupons and healthy recipes for the New Year. Overseas stores may have substituted events for certain promotional programs.

Customers are asked to check their local commissary for details on dates and times for the following promotions: Family Rewards Program from Kellogg’s Special K products.

From Jan. 3-16, Kellogg’s Special

K will feature weight management solutions while offering extra savings on Special K products.

The Commissary Rewards Card will offer savings on produce and Special K cereal as well. Look for a flyer in early January announcing the Special K Challenge.

The Commissary Rewards Card is offering more giveaways and highvalue coupons that help shoppers save more on products they want.

Cardholders go online to select among more than 100 new coupons available this month, plus more coupons are added every two weeks.

The Special Olympics. Procter & Gamble is offering their 34th Annual “Special Olympics” promotion Jan. 3-16. They will distribute $74 coupon packets in commissaries worldwide. They will also donate $75 million to local Special Olympics chapters.

Fisher House Foundation and Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors will get support from General Mills brand items Jan. 3-16. General Mills will donate a portion of sales ($20,000 to each organization) to support the work these two organizations do for military families.

Look for in-store promotional material for more than $800,000 in coupons and product savings.

General Mills presents its annual “Souper” Soup Sale offering discounts and high-value coupons on Progresso soups Jan. 3-16.

There will be more than $250,000 in coupons found in stores.

“Win with Dinner Event.” ConAgra Foods is starting 2014 with savings from Jan. 3 to Feb. 6. A “Win with Dinner Recipe” booklet will feature more than $7 in coupon savings.

Additional savings can be found on the Commissary Rewards Card and on ConAgra Foods military website here. This event will also raise awareness and money for the Fisher House™ Scholarship for Military Children Program.

Serving Our Country’s Finest January Event. This is the ninth year the J.M. Smucker Company is holding this event. Smucker’s will distribute 400,000 free 2014 military calendars to commissary shoppers Jan. 3-16.

Calendars will contain highvalue coupons on various Smucker’s brands as well as recipes featuring Smucker’s products.

Stay connected to the latest news on shopping sprees, contests, commissary promotions, events and more, by going to the Commissary website and subscribe to the Commissary Newsletter!

You can also follow us on Facebook!

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Main & Home Store Hours: Sunday & Holidays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Minimart Store Hours: Sunday & holidays 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Monday - Saturday 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Your Commissary Rings in the New Year with Super Savings Courtsey of Laura Collier Navy Exchange Public Affairs Division

NEX Offering Jewelry and Watch Event For The Holidays: The NEX and the MILITARY STAR® Card program are holding a holiday jewelry and watch special event December 11- 24. When customers use their MILITARY STAR® Card to purchase jewelry or watches priced $299 or more they will pay no interest, have no down payment and no payments for 180 days.

NEX Offer For The Holidays: The NEX and the Military Star® Card program are holding a holiday gift special event December 11 - 24. When customers use their MILITARY STAR® Card to purchase holiday gifts totaling $499 or more they will pay no interest, have no down payment and no payments for 180 days.

Navy Lodge Offers Great Value and Prices This Holiday Season: Book a room at a Navy Lodge for extra holiday guests this year.

Guests of the Navy Lodge save 45 percent compared to other hotels and there are no extra person

charges. Every Navy Lodge guest room is oversized with queensized beds, cable TV with premium channels, a DVD/CD player, directdial telephone service, high-speed Internet access and a kitchenette complete with microwave, refrigerator and utensils. Navy Lodges also offer housekeeping service, vending machines, convenient on-base parking, and guest laundry facilities as well as handicapped accessible and nonsmoking rooms.

Get Ready for Emergencies at Your NEX. Now is a good time to check and make a preparedness kit that contains extra batteries, water, nonperishable food and first aid kits.

NEX Rewards Students With Its A-OK Student Reward Program.

The Navy Exchange wants to help its customers pay for their children’s college education through its A-OK Student Reward Program.

Four times per school year, four students will be the recipients of a $5,000, $3,000 $2,000 or $1,000 U.S. savings bond, denominations at maturity.

Ask at Main Store Customer Service for details.

Email Sign Up Campaign. Enter to win a $50 NEX giftcard at the NEX Atsugi Main Store. Drawing held monthly until further notice.

NEX Continuity of Employment Program helps associates remain employed. As military families know, moving is a way of life. This program helps ease the stress of moving by making sure its associates don’t need to find a new job when a spouse gets transferred to a new duty station.

NEX will be having another scratchers event, from Dec. 18 - 24.

See an associate at the NEX Main Store for details.

Visit the NEX store online to complete a shopping survey and be entered to win a $500 dollar gift card. A customer needs a recent NEX receipt from any NEX location.

Want to see NEX Atsugi sales flyer online? Click here to find out what’s going on in your NEX! Be Sure to check your local NEX Facebook page for the Deals of the Day, Facebook Coupons, Contests and other fun local events!

For more deals, visit the NAF Atsugi Facebook!

For more Navy Exchange information, check in with the NEX website here!

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Members of the NAF Atsugi community grabbed their cameras and took to the streets. Their submissions are posted here on the Community Review page. If you would like to see your photography featured in the Skywriter, submit your name, photo and some information about the photo to at-pao@fe.navy.mil

Photo by MC2 Kegan E. Kay Side boys pipe aboard Capt. Michael E. Boyle during a Change of Command ceremony for Carrier Air Wing (CVW) FIVE held aboard Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi. Boyle was relieved by Capt. William S. Koyama.

Photo by MC3 Ryan G. Greene Carrier Air Wing (CVW) FIVE Capt. William S. Koyama addresses guests during the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) FIVE change of command held on Naval Air Facility Atsugi. Capt. Michael E. Boyle turned over command to Capt. William S. Koyama.

Photo by MC2 Kegan E. Kay Photo by MC3 Ryan G. Greene Capt. Michael E. Boyle gives his closing remarks as the Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi Command Officer Capt. Steven Wieman Commander of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) FIVE during CVW-5’s salutes fellow Capt. William S. Koyama during the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) FIVE Change of Command.

Change of Command held on Naval Air Facility Atsugi.

Left: L e f t : Capt. Michael E. Boyle is presented an award by the Japan U.S. Goodwill Society (JUGS) as the outgoing Commander of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) FIVE by Michihiro Komiya.

Capt. Boyle was replaced by Capt. William S. Koyama.

Photo by MC3 Ryan G. Greene

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