Dec. 20, 2019

Volume 3, Issue 48

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CFAY’s Holiday Season CFAY’s Holiday Season MealsMeals

CPO Club Club TakemiyaDec. 25 Dec. 22 Dec. 25

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Adults $23.95

Children (ages 8 - 11)

$12.95 Children

(ages 4 - 7 )$6.45

Adults $23.95Children

(ages 11 and under) $11.95

Adults $20Children

(ages 6 - 11) $9.95 Children-(ages 5 and under)-free

CFAY GalleyDec. 25

3 to 5:30 p.m.$9.10 for all ages

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 12, 2019) - Three midshipmen, Midshipman 1st Class Jaqueline Ramos, Midshipman 2nd Class Aidan Palmer, and Midshipman 2nd Class Alexander Rudison, from the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) recently attended Japan’s National Defense Academy (NDA) in Yokosuka under its 1-semester (4 month) international exchange program and gained invaluable experience during their stay.

According to Hitoshi Kawano, the director of Center for International Exchange and a professor at Department of Public Policy at NDA, the program started as a short-term program in 1971 to 1972 and was upgraded from 2 weeks to 4 months in 2006.

The NDA’s educational program includes classes on leadership, cultural and historical subjects, science and language. In turn, NDA sent one Japanese cadet to attend USNA classes this semester.

“First of all I was interested in Japanese culture. At USNA, I learned about many international programs where you can study abroad,” said Ramos, a native of Braintree, Massachusetts. “This is a good learning opportunity for knowing about Japanese culture and my own development as a leader by seeing leadership through another country’s eyes.”

All of the NDA classes are conducted in Japanese with a little help in English. The early part of the program is an intense Japanese language course where they attend four classes a day. The second half of course work is determined by the individual’s preferences, in addition to Japanese language, history and culture classes.

“I learned about thermodynamics, electrical engineering, protocol science and leadership,” said Palmer, a native of Des Moines, Iowa.

Ramos and Rudison studied Japanese literature, and they also visited Iwo Jima where the U.S. and Japan fought fierce battles in February 1945.

It’s one thing to learn about the battle of Iwo Jima in history books in Annapolis,” said Palmer. “But it’s completely different to go and see the island itself where an important event took place.”

“That was probably the most impactful experience,” said Rudison, originally from Herdon, Virginia. “It was moving in a lot of ways I didn’t expect. Seeing the Japanese memorial next to the American memorial with the Marine dog tags made you feel the sacrifice [made in the war]. I still can’t process it myself.”

“We walked across the full length of the island to the mountain where the U.S. Marines planted the flag. I felt like I was literally walking through history,” said Ramos.The flag she mentions is the raising of the flag at Mount Suribachi, which is possibly one of the most symbolic images of World War II.

The international exchange program also accepts trainees from countries such as Australia, South Korea, Thailand and Singapore, and NDA sends cadets to these countries in return. So far, the program has accepted a total of 38 midshipmen from USNA.

CFAY HEADL INESCFAY HEADL INESThree Midshipmen Train at Three Midshipmen Train at Japan’s National Defense Japan’s National Defense

Academy in YokosukaAcademy in Yokosuka Story by Ryo Isobe, CFAY Public AffairsPhotos by Yuji Kawabe, CFAY Public Affairs

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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

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MONDAYMONDAY

Active Duty Only-Breakfast for Dinner!4 to 6 p.m. | USO Yokosuka Temporary Location: BLDG 4328, 3rd Floor

Come and enjoy this Breakfast for Dinner with Santa for Active Duty Only! Join us for some delicious food, pictures with Santa and great giveaways! For more information, call 241-3030.

Join Yokosuka’s USO for a delicious brunch and pictures with Santa! The first 100 kids get a free stocking full of goodies. For more information, call 241-3030.

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SUNDAYSUNDAY 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | USO Yokosuka Temporary Location: BLDG 4328, 3rd Floor Center

Brunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus

CFAY Community New Years Events

Officers’ Club8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Count down to 2020 at the O Club! They will have party favors, hors d’ oeuvres, a champagne toast and midnight breakfast. Adults only.

Club Alliance6 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Bring in 2020 with Club Alliance’s first ever Masquerade Ball! The greatest party in town featuring two of Japan’s best DJ’s playing the latest and greatest music & videos! They will have giveaways all night, including MWR gift certificates, gift cards a midnight money balloon drop and a breakfast buffet at 12:30 a.m.

Chief Petty Officers' Club6 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Ring in 2020 with a bang in the Cove Bar, featuring a world-class DJ, complimentary finger food, prize giveaways, party favors, a money balloon drop and champagne.

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Club Takemiya8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Bring in 2020 at the greatest party in town! With a DJ playing all your favorite hits from the past and present, a glass of champagne to ring in the New Year, party favors, finger food, and free breakfast, all taking place in the Club Takemiya Lounge and Ballroom. Adults only $15.

Bowling Center6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Join the Yokosuka Bowling Center for fun and festivities to bring in the New Year! New Year’s Eve Bash • 6 - 8 p.m.New Year’s Eve Bash • 9:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.Reservations required.

Help ring in the New Year and celebrate 2020 with CFAY! Visit Yokouska’s Officers’ Club, Chief Petty Officers’ Club, Club Alliance and Club Takemiya for New Years this year.

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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)

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.

Yokosuka Countdown 2020December 31 (Tuesday)December 31 (Tuesday)

6 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Verny Park Yokosuka celebrates the coming of the New Year with fireworks, steam whistles, searchlights, and illuminated U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force ships! There will also be plenty of entertainment and hot food before the countdown.

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.

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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.

MY CFAY WEEKLYThe next issue of My CFAY Weekly will be published Friday, Jan. 3.

Limited Housing ServicesDec. 27, 2019 to Jan. 3, 2020Limited Housing ServicesDec. 27, 2019 to Jan. 3, 2020

Services will be limited to:• Off-base housing brief• TLA certification• Parking certification• House guest passes• Community room reservation• Signing up for housing brief• Terminations on and off-base (Emergency only)• Maintenance Requests

Services not available:• On-base housing brief• FH assignments and move-ins• Off-base lease sigings and move-ins• House viewings (No agents available)• Ikego tours