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Dec. 13, 2019 Volume 3, Issue 47 令和元年12月13日 C Y weekly My 週刊 IN THIS IN THIS ISSUE: ISSUE: U.S. 7 U.S. 7 th th Fleet Fleet Band Holiday Band Holiday Celebration Celebration Ugly Sweater Run Ugly Sweater Run Army Navy Army Navy Game Game CFAY’s Winter Holiday Season 2019 CFAY’s Winter Holiday Season 2019
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Dec. 13, 2019

Volume 3, Issue 47

令和元年12月13日C Y weekly

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U.S. 7U.S. 7thth Fleet Fleet Band Holiday Band Holiday CelebrationCelebration

Ugly Sweater RunUgly Sweater RunArmy Navy Army Navy GameGame

CFAY’s Winter Holiday Season 2019CFAY’s Winter Holiday Season 2019

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CFAY HEADL INESCFAY HEADL INESStory by Christina Johnson, CFAY Public AffairsPhotos by Ryo Isobe, CFAY Public AffairsChristmas Comes Early to CFAYChristmas Comes Early to CFAY

YOKOSUKA, Japan - Christmas came early to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) with the gift of Defiant (YT-804), a Valiant-class harbor tug, Dec. 9.

Military Sealift Command’s MV Ocean Jazz, a Heavy Lift Vessel, spent nearly two hours lifting up and placing the harbor tug in the water near CFAY’s Berth 6.

As the largest overseas U.S. Navy base, CFAY’s port operations are essential to the success of the 7th Fleet forward-deployed mission.

“CFAY is uniquely equipped to provide service to Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF) with its Navy-owned and operated tugboats,” said Capt. Rich Jarrett, CFAY’s commanding officer. “The arrival of YT-804 in Yokosuka strengthens both the capacity and capability that the port is able to execute in a mission that is fundamental to the projection of 7th Fleet power.”

There are currently four Valiant-class Navy Yard Tugs (YT) in service at CFAY.

“This is the only Tug Fleet comprised of Active Duty Sailors remaining in the Fleet,” said Senior Chief Petty Officer Anjian Deng, a CFAY port operations Tug Master. “Navy Tugmasters provide added flexibility and proficiency specific to the additional demands of the Yokosuka FDNF ships that would not normally be available at civilian or civil service operated ports.”

During 2019, CFAY’s port operations team executed more than 130 vessel movements, with over 100 of them conducted after normal working hours or on weekends/holidays to maximize support of forward operations.

“The increase of one additional tug allows Port Operations to move two 10,000-ton ships simultaneously organically without the need for contracted support 24-hours a day, seven days a week,” said Cmdr. Antonio Matos, CFAY’s port operations officer. “This will double the organic capability of the Port Operations Department and add tremendous flexibility to our husbanding operations here at Fleet Activities Yokosuka.”

CFAY provides, maintains, and operates base facilities and services in support of U.S. 7th Fleet’s forward-deployed naval forces, 71 tenant commands, 27,000 military and civilian personnel and their families.

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Got an ugly holiday sweater you want to show off? Then join us for our Ugly Sweater Run on Saturday, Dec. 21! Sweaters are encouraged, but not required. For more information, call 241-4486.

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SATURDAYSATURDAY9 a.m. | Purdy Fitness Center

Ugly Sweater Run

Get into the holiday spirit with the U.S. 7th Fleet Band’s Yokosuka Holiday Celebration featuring Yokosuka Fireman’s Band and the Kinnick High School Band on Dec. 14 at the Fleet Theater. Santa will drop by for a song and be available for photos. The celebration is free and open to the public so stop on by and bring in the holidays with the 7th Fleet Navy Band! For more information, call 243-5443.

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SATURDAYSATURDAY 3 p.m. | Fleet Theater

U.S. 7th Fleet Band Holiday Celebration

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SUNDAYSUNDAY

Army Navy Game4:30 to 9 a.m. | Officers’ ClubKurofune Lounge

Breakfast buffet begins at 4:30 a.m., and complimentary appetizers will be served during half time and prize giveaways throughout the duration of the game. Adults - $10.

Spend the evening with Santa Claus, his wife and elves at Purdy Fitness Center Pool. Come help our North Pole neighbors decorate a tree in the pool. Admission is free. For more information, call241-4436.

Swim with SantaDECDEC2020

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5:30 to 7 p.m. | Purdy Fitness Center Pool

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Ugly Holiday Sweater Party6 to 9 p.m. | Kurofune Lounge, Officers’ Club

Celebrate the holiday with us by wearing your most hideous holiday sweater. Prizes will be given to the person wearing the Ugliest Holiday Sweater. Enjoy special holiday cocktails and signature holiday appetizers.

DECDEC20 & 2120 & 21

FRI & SATFRI & SAT

Holiday Rock-n-Roll Road Show7 to 9 p.m., Dec 20 | Yokosuka Housing 7 to 9 p.m. Dec 21 | Ikego Housing

A traveling band, along with friendly helpers, will Rock-n-Roll - Christmas style - through the Yokosuka Community Housing stopping at various sites throughout the housing areas serving refreshments and snacks and singing your favorite Christmas classics.

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BEYONDTHE GATE

The Jewel of ShonanNow to February 16 (Sunday)Now to February 16 (Sunday)

Kurihama Christmas FestivalDecember 21 (Saturday)December 21 (Saturday)

5 to 8 p.m. (weekdays, including the end of the year to the new year); 5 to 9 p.m. (Until Jan. 13); 5:30 to 9 p.m. (Jan. 14 to Feb. 16) | Enoshima area (20-minute walk from Enoden Enoshima Station) The Enoshima area is brightened with illuminations at several locations to include the 200-foot-tall symbolic observation tower called the Enoshima Sea Candle (center of the photo) and in the Samuel Cocking Garden area. The Jewel of Shonan festival is one of the top three greatest winter illuminations in the Kanto Region.

4:30 to 9:30 p.m. | Yokohama Minato Mirai Area (In front of Minato Mirai Line Minato Mirai Station, 6-minute walk from JR Sakuragi-cho Station)At this event – which lasts only one night – all of the office buildings in the Minato Mirai 21 area work together to turn the entire district into a single illuminated display. The illumination, which has now become a yearly Christmas-season tradition, draws a large crowd of photography enthusiasts and visitors.

TOWERS MilightDecember 24 (Tuesday)December 24 (Tuesday)

December 18 (Wednesday)December 18 (Wednesday)Toshi No Ichi

(End of the Year Bazzar)8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. | Hase Temple, Kamakura (5-minute walk from Hasedera Station on Enoden Line)This is a once-a-year special day when people are able to visit the Kannon stature (Goddess of Mercy and Compassion), and touch its feet for good luck. Along the street to the temple you can buy snacks and New Year good fortune charms for good luck. From 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., admission is ¥400; after 4:30 p.m., admission is free.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Kurihama Shopping Street (1-minute walk from Keikyu Kurihama Station) Santa Claus and Sukarin are coming to town! Celebrate Christmas in Kurihama with fun activities such as brass band performances by local groups, pony rides for children, and photo ops with Santa and Sukarin! There will also be special food and drink booths!

Now to January 13 (Monday)Now to January 13 (Monday)Higashi Zushi Illumination 2019

Sunset to when the last JR Yokosuka train arrives to the station | JR Higashi Zushi StationJR Higashi Zushi Station’s Fureai Square is decorated with illuminations for the holiday season. This event features a 45-feet high tree that is adorned with rainbow-colored lights. Donations will be collected for Shuri castle in Okinawa which burned down recently, as the Zushi area has a number of people who moved from Okinawa to work for the Yokosuka Naval Arsenal.

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NEWS AND NOTICESA Street Partial Closure: A Street, in front of Kinnick High School, remains closed until Jan. 6, 2020.

Rickert Drive: Rickert Drive will be partially closed for repaving project until Feb. 21, 2020.

CONSTRUCTION AND CLOSURES

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Public Affairs Officer: Randall BaucomEditor: Christina Johnson

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YOKOSUKA & IKEGO CDCS

& SACS NEW HOURSThe facilities will adjust the opening hours from 5 to 5:30 a.m. This 30-minute time change will begin on Monday, December 16. For more information, call 243-5542.

CHRISTMAS TREE SAFETYPICKING THE TREE• Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched.PLACING THE TREE• Before placing the tree in the stand, cut 2” from the base of the trunk.• Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights.

• Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit.• Add water to the tree stand. Be sure to add water daily.LIGHTING THE TREE• Use lights that are listed by a qualified testing laboratory. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use.• Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Read manufacturer’s instructions for number of light strands to connect.• Never use lit candles to decorate the tree.• Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed.AFTER CHRISTMASGet rid of the tree after Christmas or when it is dry.

Dried-out trees are a fire danger and should not be left in the home or garage, or placed outside against the home. Check with your local community to find a recycling program. Bring outdoor electrical lights inside after the holidays to prevent hazards and help make them last longer.

BCO YOKOSUKA CLOSUREThe Base Communications Customer Services Office, Yokosuka will be open 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from Dec. 27 to Jan. 3 (closed weekends and New Year’s Day). Normal business will resume, Jan. 6. Call 243-4600 for more info.

Japan is Cracking Down on Smartphone use while Driving

Since December 1st, stricter penalties are being enforced and higher fines are being imposed for using a smartphone while driving.

Traffic ticket fines off base will increase:• Large cars: from 7,000 yen to 25,000 yen• Standard-size cars: from 6,000 yen to 18,000 yen• Motorcycles: from 6,000 yen to 15,000 yen• Mopeds: from 5,000 yen to 12,000 yen

Repeat offenders: prison sentences of up to six months and fines of up to 100,000 yen.

If it is found that you used your smartphone while driving and endangered others, you will be immediately held criminally liable. Charges could include a prison sentence of up to one year and a fine of 300,000 yen.

BE SMART - DO NOT USE A SMARTPHONE WHILE DRIVING!


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