July 10, 2020

Volume 4, Issue 22

令和2年7月10日 週刊

IN THISISSUE:

Gate, Traffic and Travel Information

Meet Your New Mascot Yoko-Pon

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Beyond the GateOptions

Fair Winds and Following Seas, USS McCampbellFair Winds and Following Seas, USS McCampbell

Photo By MC2 Marc CastanedaNPASE JAPAN

Meet Your New Mascot – Yoko-PonMeet Your New Mascot – Yoko-Pon

Story by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ian CotterPhotos by

Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ian Cotter and Tetsuya Morita CFAY Public Affairs

CFAY HEADLINESCFAY HEADLINES

Mascots are everywhere. From major league sports teams to Mascots are everywhere. From major league sports teams to cereal boxes, there’s typically a mascot backing the brand. In cereal boxes, there’s typically a mascot backing the brand. In Japan, mascots are highly popular since Japanese love Japan, mascots are highly popular since Japanese love anime and cartoon characters. Subsequently, mascots are often anime and cartoon characters. Subsequently, mascots are often used by Japanese communities and businesses as a symbolic used by Japanese communities and businesses as a symbolic presence at events. To this end, Commander, Fleet Activities presence at events. To this end, Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) now has its own very unique mascot.Yokosuka (CFAY) now has its own very unique mascot.

Yoko-Pon’s uniform is the result of a transformation to allow him to become a CFAY Sailor. The “Yoko” in his name comes from the City of Yokosuka, where CFAY is located, and the “pon” means “joyous.” Yoko-Pon represents the Navy while reflecting Japanese tradition and folklore.

Meet Yoko-Pon: a loveable, shape-shifting tanuki who displays Meet Yoko-Pon: a loveable, shape-shifting tanuki who displays his friendship with the Sailors of CFAY by donning the U.S. his friendship with the Sailors of CFAY by donning the U.S. Navy enlisted Service Dress Blue uniform. As the story goes, Navy enlisted Service Dress Blue uniform. As the story goes, many years ago Yoko-Pon befriended a CFAY Sailor, and to many years ago Yoko-Pon befriended a CFAY Sailor, and to remember their friendship, put on a uniform and made it his remember their friendship, put on a uniform and made it his goal to bring joy and friendship to all who come to CFAY.goal to bring joy and friendship to all who come to CFAY.

The idea behind Yoko-Pon comes from a melding of Navy values and Japanese folklore. Tanukis, or Japanese raccoon/dogs, are typically found throughout Japan, and are regarded as fun-loving, friendly, and sometimes mischievous creatures. A tanuki yokai, or creature from Japanese folklore, can have the ability to shapeshift, and often times, the more intelligent tanukis transform to fill roles and jobs of their human counterparts.

In the near future, Yoko-Pon will start to make appearances at base events and community gatherings, as health conditions allow. So the next time you ride the shuttle or attend a base or community event, keep your eyes peeled for Yoko-Pon. You never know where he might pop up next to represent CFAY.

Yoko-Pon made his first appearance to commemorate the re-launching of the CFAY Yoko-Pon shuttle service. Named after the mascot, the shuttle services busses transport hundreds of people each day across CFAY and are adorned with a cartoon depiction of Yoko-Pon on the sides of the busses.

CFAY VEHICLE AND PEDESTRIAN GATE HOURS EFFECTIVE 01 JULY 2020

Verney Pedestrian (Old Aeon Gate)

Outbound Daily

24 hours

Inbound Monday-Friday

0600-2000

Inbound Saturday

0700-0800

Inbound Sunday and Holidays

CLOSED

Womble Gate

Outbound Pedestrian Daily

24 hours

Inbound Pedestrian Daily

0500-2200

Inbound Vehicle Daily

0500-1800

Inbound High Traffic PatternMonday-Friday

0500-0830

Outbound High Traffic PatternMonday-Friday

1530-1800

Carney Gate

Outbound Pedestrian Daily

24 hours

Inbound Pedestrian Daily

24 hours

Inbound Vehicle Daily

24 hours

Inbound High Traffic PeriodMonday-Friday

0500-0830

Carney Boardwalk Pedestrian Gate

Inbound/Outbound Daily

0600-2200

Ikego

Inbound/Outbound Daily

24 hours

Jinmunji

Inbound/OutboundMonday-Friday

0500-0100

Inbound/OutboundWeekends and Holidays

0500-0030

GATE, TRAFFIC & TRAVEL INFORMATION

STARTING JULY 1stSTARTING JULY 1st

NewNew Housing Shuttle Housing Shuttle The bus will stop at USNH and Community Readiness Center on the way.CFAY is offering a NEW shuttle service with a primary mission

to assist inbound and outbound PCSing families transit between Navy Lodge and Ikego. In addition, on a Space Available basis, passengers may ride from Ikego to Main Base (20 seats, pets are not authorized)＊Monday, Wednesday, and Friday10:30 a.m. - Depart Main Base Housing Office (Building 1441, adjacent to Navy Lodge)＊12:30 - Depart Ikego Housing Office (Building 679, Kamakura Heights)

CFAY is at HPCON BRAVO Public Health EmergencyCFAY is at HPCON BRAVO Public Health EmergencyExpansion of Liberty/Travel Area now include Yokohama, Shizuoka Prefecture, and Yamanashi Prefecture. (see the image below); Tokyo and Kawasaki remain outside of the Liberty/Travel Area and are off-limits. Direct travel to installations outside of the Liberty/Travel Area (e.g. Yokota) remains permitted.

- Off-base local hotels are no longer prohibited

- Chu-Hi Stands specifically prohibited along with bars/clubs

BEYONDTHE GATE

Mikasa Park5-minute walk from Yokosuka’s Main Base Mikasa Park grants visitors a great space to run, walk and play while viewing beautiful fountains and waterfront. There are numerous walking paths to enjoy that overlook the bay as well as lots of grassy areas and play areas for children. The park also offers water shows and light shows that can be viewed while physically distancing.

Local Hiking TrailsVarious locations inside the Miura Peninsula Explore multiple hiking trails around the Yokosuka area while enjoying Japanese nature and fresh air just a short drive away! There are multiple hiking trails that are available inside the Miura Peninsula including Ogusuyama, Takeyama, Taura and Kinugasa. Maps for all of these hiking trails and more information can be found at: https://www.cocoyoko.net/walking/yokosuka_hiking.html

Please email FFSCinfo@fe.navy.mil, or call 243-3372 with your name, command, rate/rank and personal email to sign up!

Bowling Lanes• Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday: 4 to 9 p.m.• Friday and Saturday: 4 to 10 p.m.Midway grill• Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 4 to 8:30 p.m.• Friday and Saturday, 4 to 9:30 p.m. Phone: 243-5158Reservations only using the phone number above for families or single households. Snack Bar for bowling customers only, hourly bowling only (timed bowling not per game).

Bowling Alley

POOL HOURSPOOL HOURS GYM HOURSGYM HOURSGood news for gym enthusiasts! Purdy Gym is opening for SOFA personnel, no Active Duty! Fleet Rec Gym is for Active Duty, no SOFA personnel. PTU not required at Fleet Rec for Active Duty!! Please check details in the following:

OPEN FOR RECREATIONAL SWIMMINGOPEN FOR RECREATIONAL SWIMMINGSaturday From July 11 - August 22Reservation through MY FFR is required. Receipt required to enter: NavyMWRYokosuka.com/myFFR＊There will be three reservation times per day.＊Fifteen spots available per reservation time. ＊One Spot per day per family. (Family consists of a maximum of five people.)

PURDY POOLLap swim 0600-0800 Monday-FridaySAR Training 0800-1000 Monday-FridayLap swim 1000-1800 Monday-FridayRecreation Swim 1100-1300 SaturdayRecreation Swim 1300-1500 SaturdayRecreation Swim 1500-1700 SaturdayPlease contact Purdy Gym front desk at 243-5398 toset up a MyFFR account or reset your password.

IKEGO POOLLap swim 1000-1100 Saturday,Sunday,Tuesday and ThursdayRecreation Swim 1100-1300 Saturday,Sunday,Tuesday and ThursdayRecreation Swim 1300-1500 Saturday,Sunday,Tuesday and ThursdayRecreation Swim 1500-1700 Saturday,Sunday,Tuesday and ThursdayLap swim 1700-1800 Saturday,Sunday,Tuesday and ThursdayPlease contact Purdy Gym front desk at 243-8071 to set up a MyFFR account or reset your password.

Schedule11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Pool will be cleared at 12:45 p.m. for cleaning.1 - 3 p.m. - Pool will be cleared at 2:45 p.m. for cleaning.3 - 5 p.m. - Pool will be cleared at 4:45 p.m. for cleaning.・No shows will result in the cancellation of future reservations.・Mask will be required when not in the pool or if in assigned spot.・Children 16 and under need to be accompanied by parent.・Life jackets will not be provided by MWR.・If life jacket is used, it must be Coast Guard approved.・No chairs or umbrellas will be provided. Please bring your own.

NEWS AND NOTICES2020 USFJ DECAL

All vehicles must display the 2020 USFJ Decal, effective July 1. Displaying 2019 decals after June 30 will result in CFAY base access denial and possible vehicle impoundment.

NEX BARBERSHOPSFleet Rec and Main NEX Barbershops are now open to everyone! The Beauty Salon is also open to everyone, but by appointment only.

UH construction (NA628) Construction complete March 31, 2024.

A Street: Sept. 7 to Nov. 6, 2020.

Halsey Blvd: Aug. 6, to Sept. 29, 2020.

12-Hour Parking Lot: Nov. 9 to Nov. 11, 2020.

1997 Parking Lot: Nov. 11, 2020 to Jan. 1, 2021.

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Layout: Tetsuya Morita

Commanding Officer: Capt. Rich JarrettChief Staff Officer: Cmdr. Terry McNamara

Command Master Chief: CMDCM Derek Mullenhour

Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka

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HOUSING SERVICES CENTER (HSC) UPDATEYokosuka’s Main HSC and Ikego Housing Detachment.: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Monday to Saturday, excluding Federal holidays). For more information call 243-9037 (on base) or email at Yokosukahousing@fe.navy.mil; For maintenance or repairs, please call PWC Trouble Desk: 115 or 243-5555; For vacate schedule for on-base home, please call 243-9067 for Main Base or 246-8364/8027 for Ikego. Or contact via email at housingfacility@fe.navy.mil for both areas.

CONSTRUCTION AND CLOSURES

Skate Park Repair: Full closure until July 15, 2020.

Building 1492 and Building 1558 Parking Lot Partial Closure: Partial closure of parking lot between Building 1492 and Building 1558 until Oct. 22, 2020 for laydown area in support of renovation of the bachelor enlisted barracks Building 1492.

Kauffman Street: Full closure from until Aug. 11, 2020.

McCormick Street Parking Lot Closures: Parking lot permanent closure for new