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Volume 1, Issue 43

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IN THISISSUE:

Star Wars The Last Jedi Opening

Holiday Tree Lighting

7th Fleet Band Holiday Concert

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Join us to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season! Don’t miss an opportunity to see Santa spreading some holiday cheer! Free hot chocolate, activities, and live entertainment before the lighting of the tree. Tree lighting starts at 5:30 p.m. at both locations. Special appearance by Kernel Popcorn in Yokosuka. For more information, please call 243-1215 | 046-816-1215 or 241-5060 | 046-896-5060.

FRIDAY

DEC8 4 - 6:30 p.m | Yokosuka ( Red Brick

Area outside the Commissary); Ikego (Red Brick Area outside the NEX Mini-Mart)

Holiday Tree Lighting

DEC15

FRIDAY

Star Wars Day

Can’t get enough Star Wars? Then spend the day watching Episodes IV-VII leading up to the base premiere of Episode VIII The Last Jedi. Schedule: 8:00 a.m Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope10:30 a.m Star Wars Episode V The Empire Strikes Back 1:00 p.m Star Wars Episode VI Return of the Jedi 4:00 p.m Star Wars Episode VII The Force Awak-ens 7:00 p.m Star Wars Episode VIII The Last Jedi

Starts at 8:00 a.m. | Benny Decker Theater

DEC15

FRIDAY

Star Wars The Last Jedi Midnight ShowingStarts at 12 a.m. | Benny Decker Theater and Fleet Theater

Be the first to see the Navy premiere of Star Wars The Last Jedi at either the Benny Decker or Fleet Theater at midnight showings!

DEC10

SUNDAY

Army/Navy Game

For the first time since 2012, the winner of the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy will be decided in a battle between Army and Navy at the 118th Army-Navy Game in Philadelphia, Pa. Come over to the Officers’ Club and watch this gridiron rivalry with friends. Free half time appetizer, along with a chance to win prizes! Open to all authorized patrons. For more information, please call 243-5030 | 046-816-5030.

4:30 a.m. | Officers’ Club, Kurofune Lounge

Until FEB 18 (Sun)

Mon to Fri and New Year’s Holiday (Dec 31 to Jan 3): 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays and Dec 23 (Sat): 5 to 9 p.m. (From Jan 8, the illuminations will start at 5:30 p.m.) | Enoshima, Cocking GardenCentered around the Enoshima Observatory Lighthouse, various spots are illuminated. This is certified as a Japan Heritage Night View and one of the three major illuminations in the Kanto region. Entry to the garden fee: ¥500

Shonan no Hoseki (Enoshima Sea Candle Illuminations)

DEC 10 (Sun)

12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Fri); 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Sat), 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.(Sun) | Makuhari Messe Center, Chiba (Kaihim Makuhari Station on the JR Keiyo Line)

Perry Futo (Pier) Festival

An annual holiday tradition to enjoy the spirit of the season and see Christmas trees decorated by various commands! Santa’s visit will be from 12 - 5 p.m. on both days. ***We’ve added a Special “Lights Out” Viewing on Friday, December 15 from 4:30 - 7 p.m. Come enjoy this unique event with the only the lights of the trees and decorations to fill the room!

Festival of Trees12 to 6 p.m. | C2 Auditorium on Command Hill

BEYONDTHE GATE

7th Fleet Band Holiday Concert 3:00 p.m. | Fleet Theater

Open to all servicemembers and their families as well as any sponsored guests, come and enjoy holiday music with special guests from the Yokosuka Fireman’s Band as well as a visit from Santa!

SAT&SUN

DEC16&17

8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.| : Kurihama Tokyo Bay Ferry Terminal Pier Area. Closest station is Keikyu Kurihama, parking is available for those who want to drive there.More than 30 seafood and gourmet booths will be set-up on a pier area now called “Perry Futo (Pier)” Come out and enjoy some delicious food and fun. http://www.cocoyoko.net/event/docs/kurofunechirasi.pdf

DEC16

SATURDAY

Commanding Officer: Capt. Jeffrey Kim Chief Staff Officer: Cmdr. Chad Spencer

Command Master Chief: CMDCM (SW/AW) Warren Britten

Public Affairs Officer: Mr. Sean KellyEditor: Mr. James O’Donnell

Layout: Daniel Taylor

STATEMENT ON SOBRIETY CHECKPOINTS

NEWS AND NOTICES

In accordance with Commander, U.S. Forces Japan’s order for all bases in Japan, sobriety checks are being conducted at outbound vehicular gates. At Fleet Activities, Yokosuka, these sobriety checks are conducted at Carney Main Gate, Womble Gate, and Ikego Gate in a manner designed to minimize

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impact to motorists as much as possible, while ensuring compliance with requirements to screen for potential off-base DUIs. Extended traffic backups can be expected, especially during rush hour. As such, please allow plenty of time for delays in departing the base via motor vehicle at all hours.

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We understand the inconveniences being experienced by all, and are constantly striving to provide efficient but effective enforcement of current Japan-wide rules and policies. Thank you for your cooperation and consideration.

PARKING AND ROAD CLOSURES

Bowling Alley Parking Lot:21 December 2017 - 10 February 2018 - The north portion of the bowling alley parking lotwill be closed.

Road by Navy Exchange ClosedGreen Bay Drive between Leahy Street and NEX parking lot is closed until February 2018.

HOLIDAY GYM CLASS SCHEDULE

There will be no Group Fit-ness or Martial Arts classes at Purdy, Fleet & Hawks Nest Gyms on:

Dec 25, Monday – Christmas DayJan 1, Monday – New Year’s Day

HOLIDAY SEASON MAILING DEADLINE

Fleat Activities Yokosuka’s Post Office has released the dates for your mail to arrive before Dec 25, 2017.

First Class Mail: Dec 11Priority Mail: Dec 11Express Mail: Dec 16

PT TOTSDec 11 (Mon) & Dec 14, 21 (Thu): For Children Walking, Up To 5 Years Old: PT TOTS fosters creativity and confidence in children. This program also entails parent involvement, which encourages participation and understanding of each child’s development. The play environments are designed to deliver the high-quality standard parents expect for their children. PT TOTS is won-derful interactive program. For more information, please call 243-4886 or visit https://tinyurl.com/y8w-6bebl

IKEGO ELEMENTARY STEM VOLUNTEERS

Ikego Elementary is look-ing for volunteers who have expertise in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math who are willing to share your knowledge with Ikego stu-dents. Must be available for sessions on Feb. 23, 2018. Register via Google @ goo.gl/Hi6s2i

VA VON-APP WEBSITE MOVED

If you are applying for ed-ucation benefits (Post 9/11 GIBILL or MGIB-SR) and requesting a certificate of eligibility from the VA,the VA has retired the VON-APP website and will be redirecting members to the following sites: www.vets.gov and www.ebenefits.va.gov. For questions, call (888) 442-4551.