IN THISISSUE:

Kurihama Perry Festival

Employment Assistance

Children’s Art Exhibits

July 12, 2019

Volume 3, Issue 26

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さよならCapt. Kim! ようこそCapt. Jarrett

CFAY CHANGES COMMAND

Photos by MC2 Tyler Fraser& Ms. Kristina Doss

“I was proud to serve with this team in our primary mission of ‘Service to the Fleet,’” said Kim. “Only here in Yokosuka are the ships of a carrier strike group expected to be ready to go into harm’s way, immediately upon departure from homeport, mere hours after crews say goodbye to their family and loved ones. There is nothing like it elsewhere in the Navy – and the defense of freedom in the Indo-Pacific depends on this.” Following Kim’s speech and the reading of Chief of Naval Personnel transfer orders for both captains, Jarrett formally relieved Kim as CFAY’s commanding officer. “It is a great thrill to be back on the waterfront, breathing the salt air, watching our great ships sail out of the harbor,” said Jarrett. “Two years ago I reached out to the detailers in Millington (Tennessee) and let them know that Fleet Activities Yokosuka was at the top of my list for duty, and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the Fleet and its forward-deployed forces in the Navy’s most challenging AOR.”

Jarrett, a native of Charleston, West Virginia, graduated from United States Naval Academy in 1996, and completed his graduate education at West Virginia University; additionally, he is a graduate of the United States Naval War College and National War College. His tours include: at sea, USS Vella Gulf (CG 72), USS Ross (DDG 71), USS Freedom (LCS 1) and USS Fort Worth (LCS 3); ashore, Surface Warfare Officers School, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, and he transferred from a position as the U.S. Fleet Forces Command Liaison Officer in Washington, D.C., to assume the role of CFAY’s commanding officer.

YOKOSUKA, Japan – Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) welcomed the 38th commanding officer during a change of command ceremony at the base auditorium, July 9. Capt. Jeffrey J. Kim was relieved by Capt. Rich Jarrett as the commanding officer of CFAY during a ceremony that was attended by more than 350 U.S. military members, Japan Maritime and Ground Self Defense Force personnel, Japanese and American civilian employees, and local Japanese government officials.

The guest speaker, Commander, U. S. Naval Forces Japan/Navy Region Japan (CNFJ/CNRJ) Rear Adm. Gregory J. Fenton, thanked Kim for a job well done and extended that gratitude to everyone on the CFAY team. “I know that Captain Kim would be the first to give credit for his accomplishments over the last three years to the Sailors who keep the base running, but I can avow that his leadership enabled this first-class team to excel,” said Fenton. “All this is to say, Captain Jarrett, you have big shoes to fill – but I know you are up to the task.” Kim’s next assignment will be as a student at the National Institute of Defense Studies (NIDS). NIDS is the Japanese Ministry of Defense’s core policy research arm, conducting research and studies with a policy orientation primarily on security and military history, while also serving as a strategic college-level educational institution for the training of high-level officers of the Self-Defense Forces.

CFAY WELCOMES CAPT. JARRETT AS NEW COMMANDERBy Christina Johnson, CFAY Public Affairs Office

CFAY HEADL INES

Rear Adm. Gregory Fenton, CNFJ/CNRJ, presents Capt. Jeffrey Kim with an award during a change of command ceremony for CFAY. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler R. Fraser)

Captain Rich Jarrett departs a change of command ceremony as the new commanding officer for CFAY. (U.S. Navy photo by Kristina Doss)

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In this class you will learn how to get started teaching English in Japan. Types of teaching positions, legalities, marketing yourself, average prices to charge, topics for lesson plans and more will be covered in this class. Teaching English is also a great way to make Japanese friends. For more information call 243-9632.

Getting Started Teaching English 9 a.m. | Community Readiness Center Haru Room (4F)

JULY24

WEDNESDAY

Are you applying for federal jobs with your industry resume and having little or no success? FFSC can help! This class explains how to construct a federal resume and increase your chances for successful employment. Register today and start your journey to a successful federal job. The class is held at the Fleet Recreation Center on the 3rd floor in Room 336. For more information or to register call 243-9632.

8:30 a.m. | Fleet Rec Room 336

JULY18

THURSDAY

10 Steps to a Federal Job

JULY20

SATURDAY

Ikego Community Flea Market

Do you love a bargain or have items you want to sell? If so, Ikego’s Community Flea Market is the event for you! You may register for a table to sell your items individually or with friends. The registration deadline is 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. Registration requires a $12 fee that includes a tent, a table and two chairs. For more information, please call 246-8071, or stop by the Ikego MWR Office in Bldg. 611.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Ikego Red Bricks

JULY12

FRIDAY

Ikego Outdoor Movie: A Dogs Way Home7 p.m. | Ikego Ball Field #4

Enjoy a fun evening with friends and neighbors at Ball Field #4 watching “A Dog’s Way Home,” rated PG. For more information, please call 246-8071, or stop by the Ikego MWR Office in Bldg. 611.

ONLINE

Mt. Fuji Online Safety Brief Training(Available on the Internet)

Planning on hiking Mt. Fuji this year? Now is the season, and an Internet-based safety brief is available for participants to complete the mandatory pre-hike training. Complete the brief, print out the certificate and turn it in to the Outdoor Recreation Center located next to Fleet Rec. Use this QR code to access the Online brief training. Tours are available with Outdoor Recreation. To inquire call 243-5732.

JULY31

WEDNESDAY

USO’s Muggle Mania

4 - 6 p.m. | USO Yokosuka

Save the date! Mark your calendars! USO Yokosuka will be celebrating Harry Potter’s Birthday for their 3rd annual Muggle Mania event! Harry Potter-themed foods and games will delight your young wizards! Check with USO Yokosuka, 241-3030, for schedules and times.

JULY20

SATURDAY

Yokosuka Triathalon

8 a.m. | Purdy Gym Pool

This Captain’s Cup Triathlon starts with a 400-meter swim in Purdy Gym Pool followed by a 10-mile bike ride and a 5-kilometer run around the base. Bikes are not provided. Register in the morning at the pool starting at 7 a.m. This event is free and open to all hands! For more information please call 241-4486.

BEYONDTHE GATE

Oppama FestivalJuly 14 (Sun)

11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Oppama Ginza Shopping District (right outside Keikyu Oppama Station)Yokosuka’s Oppama neighborhood comes alive during the festival held in the Ginza Shopping District right outside the Oppama Station, three stations north of Yokosuka Chuo. See the parade of traditional dances including the soran dance, mikoshi, taiko drums and enjoy festival food and drinks.

Kurihama Perry Festival July 13 (Sat)

10 a.m. to 8:10 p.m.| Perry Park, 10-minute walk from Keikyu-Kurihama StationKick off the summer season with a grand display of fireworks! Throughout the Kurihama area, there will also be a wide variety of festivities such as the Yokosuka Kaikoku Bazaar, Commodore Perry’s Landing Ceremony, U.S.-Japan Perry Parade, and more!

Keiko Sena Children’s Book ArtUntil Sept. 1 (Sun)

Yokosuka Museum of Art, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed first Monday of the month) | 25-min on bus 24 from Yokosuka Chuo to Kannonzaki Museum stop | parking availableWorld renowned author and illustrator Keiko Sena is celebrated in this special exhibition at the Yokosuka Museum of Art. Known for her friendly ghosts made of ripped paper collage, chigirie, the octogenarian’s creative stories and humorous illustrations have delighted readers of all ages for more than half a century. Admission: Adults ¥310, Students ¥210, Middle School and younger are free.

Until Sept. 8 (Sun)Kobitos Exhibition

9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.| Kawasaki City Museum (15-minute walk from Nambu line Musashi-Nakahara Station)Kobi Tokan, cute gnomes from the imagination of artist Toshitaka Nabata took Japan by storm in 2006 with the publication of a fictional field guide. Since 2006, Nabata continued to develop the gnomes, creating scultures and more paintings. Admission: Adults ¥600, Students ¥450, Middle School and younger free.

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Yokosuka Dinosaur ParkJuly 13 (Sat) to Sept. 8 (Sun)

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Yokosuka Umikaze Park (15-min from Womble Gate)18 large animatronic dinosaurs like tyrannosaurus and brachiosaurus set among plants from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods bring the prehistoric world to life in Yokosuka’s Umikaze Park. Umikaze park is a 15-minute walk from CFAY’s Womble gate. From Womble gate, exit left and continue straight past Mikasa Park, the Port Market, and Toys-r-us. After Toys-r-us, Umikaze park is on the left. Admission is ¥1,500 for adults, ¥1,200 for middle and high school students, ¥500 for children and children younger than 3 years old enter free of charge.

One Piece x YokosukaUntil Oct. 20 (Sun)

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Sarushima “Monkey” IslandThis summer, the neighboring desert island of Sarushima is renamed Monkey D. Luffy Island and is themed around the famous manga. 12 life-sized statues of One Piece characters are placed around Luffy’s island to make things lively. The statues will

be joined by a replica of The Going Merry, a photo station, AR technology pit stops and a restaurant serving special meals. (Ferry fee: Adults ¥1,300, Ages 6-12 ¥650. Park fee: Adults

and high school students ¥200, Elementary and middle school students: ¥100)A free stamp rally is also taking place in Yokosuka so visitors can treasure hunt for stamps for the chance to win special festival coats.

NEWS AND NOTICESMain Gate Closure: Fleet Activities Yokosuka’s Main

Gate (Carney Gate) is scheduled to be closed to

all inbound and outbound vehicular and pedestrian

traffic at 9 and 11a.m. on Tuesday, July 16 for a

planned security drill.Womble Gate will remain

open for both inbound and outbound vehicular and

pedestrian traffic. The Aeon Pedestrian Gate will also

remain open. Please plan accordingly and thank you

for your understanding.

4th Ave. Road Closure: Partial road closure from

15 Jul 2019 – 14 Aug 2019 to install underground

utilities on 4th Ave. Full road closure occurs at the

T-Intersection between 4th Ave. and Yonban and

Goban Tower Parking Areas. Parking spots 4-56 will be

secured during excavation.

Rickert Drive: Rickert Drive will be partially closed for

repaving project from June 27 to November 5.

Bldg 1475 Renovation: Completion date planned

for August. The parking lot and access around the

building will be unavailable during the entire

construction duration.

First Avenue Seawall Repair: Completion date

planned for November. First Avenue will be traffic

controlled during working hours for seawall repairs.

Demolition and Reconstruction of C21: Various impacts to command hill parking until December.

The Computer Desktop Notification System (CDNS) provides simultaneous emergency notifications to government computers, home, work and mobile phones and email.

CDNS Registration:

ID CHECK AT GYMSFrom June 2019, the Purdy Gym and Fleet Recreation Center will be undergoing random ID checks.

CONSTRUCTION AND CLOSURES

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Comment: After seeing the fantastic fireworks display on base for the 4th of July, my children are very excited to set off our own fireworks. I see fireworks for sale at many of the shops just off the base. Are there any types of fireworks that are authorized on base?

Response: No, all types of fireworks are prohibited on the base. Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka Instruction 5500.2A classifies fireworks as a dangerous instrument, and possession of a dangerous instrument by U.S. military personnel and their family members, the civilian component serving in

CYP VOLUNTEERSChild & Youth Programs (CYP) are looking for coaches for their Fall Soccer program. The age groups needing coaches are: Yokosuka Boys 5-6 need 3 coaches Boys 9-10 need 3 Boys 11-12 need 1 Boys 13-15 need 1Girls 9-11 need 1Girls 12-15 need 1Ikego Boys 5-6 need 1Boys 7-8 need 3Boys 9-10 need 1Boys 11-12 need 1If you are interested in volunteering, please contact CYP @ Roshawn.Terry@fe.navy.mil

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or visiting Japan and their family members, and Japanese national employees or visitors having reason to enter the facilities is prohibited outside the installation. Possession of a dangerous instrument is also prohibited inside U.S. Fleet Activities Yokosuka and any other facilities controlled by CFAY.

It’s best to leave the fireworks displays to the professionals which allows you and your family the ability to relax and enjoy the show.

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