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9-11 Memorial Triathlon

Mikoshi Volunteer Registration

Aug. 30, 2019

Volume 3, Issue 33

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Photos by Edward L. Holland, Ryo Isobeand OS2 Katerria Spears

CFAY Holds Naturalization CeremonyBy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler R. Fraser, Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka Public Affairs

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Nine Sailors and eight spouses of service members representing 11 different

countries took the Oath of Allegiance and became U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) Aug. 22.

After reciting the Oath of Allegiance, keynote speaker Lt. Col. Lan Dalat, U.S. Army Signal Corps G6 director,

Camp Zama, Japan, shared his experience of immigrating to the United States from Vietnam at the age of 14 after being rescued by the U.S. Navy.

“I escaped from Vietnam as a teenager 38 years ago and I was rescued by the USS Ranger after being adrift on the South China Sea for 15 days,” said Dalat. “I am humbled and honored standing here in front of you here today as a fellow naturalized citizen.”

Dalat also spoke about the importance diversity plays in strengthening the United States.

“America is a nation of immigrants,” said Dalat. “America needs your unique cultural perspective to solve ongoing problems and your individual contributions to strengthen American society.”

Commanding Officer of CFAY, Capt. Rich Jarrett, delivered a speech

Seventeen naturalization candidates from 11 different countries take the Oath of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony at the main chapel onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler R. Fraser)

during the ceremony giving his appreciation for the United States’ newest citizens and what is means to take the Oath of Allegiance.

“This oath is one that goes beyond the Navy and beyond our family; it extends across hundreds of millions of other fellow citizens in nations around the world in every corner of the globe,” said Jarrett. “Wherever you go, when you identify yourself as an American, you will have a friend, you will have a new family member and you will have an entirely different level of support.”

Participants of the ceremony said being naturalized was a dream come true.

“It has been my dream to be a United States citizen since I was 14 years old,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Airman Lev Salov, a Sailor assigned to USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) originally from Kazakhstan. “11 years later it feels great to finally be a U.S. citizen.”

Capt. Rich Jarrett, commanding officer of Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), gives remarks of appreciation during a naturalization ceremony at the main chapel onboard CFAY. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler R. Fraser)

Lt. Col. Lan Dalat, U.S. Army Signal Corps G6 director, Camp Zama, Japan, delivers the keynote speech during a naturalization ceremony at the main chapel onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler R. Fraser)

Seventeen Sailors and spouses from 11 different countries pose for a group photos during a naturalization ceremony at the main chapel onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler R. Fraser)

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SATURDAY

Ikego Friendship Picnic with Zushi Japan-America Society3 to 7 p.m. |Ikego Campgrounds Pavilion

Join the Zushi Japan-America Society for a potluck-style picnic at the Ikego Campgrounds Pavilion. There will be dancing, games and an evening campfire. Bring your favorite dish to share with friends. A grill will be available for cooking. Bring your own beverages. To sign-up, please call the Ikego Command Liaison Office at 246-8042.

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Mikoshi Volunteer RegistrationRegister Online

Want to take part in one of the most uniquely Japanese events we do onboard CFAY? Volunteer to help carry the CFAY mikoshi at the Annual Mikoshi Parade open base event on Oct. 20! Registration dates are Sept. 3 – Oct. 1. Register online at navymwryokosuka.com. You can earn up to 10 Captain Cup points per volunteer with a max of 100 points per command. For more information, call 241-4431.

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Great Navy Campout10 a.m. to 10 a.m. |Ikego West Valley Recreation Area

Enjoy the great outdoors with family and friends. Join us for overnight camping and a day full of free recreational activities, a free BBQ dinner and movie night under the stars! The Ikego Paintball Yard will be offering 50 percent off gear rentals, basic setup and field fees (paint at regular price). Ikego Cabins will be 50 percent off for this event. For more information, call 241-5732.

400 meter swim • 10 mile bike ride • 5k runEarly registration (through Sep 10):$15/Individual; $25/TeamAfter Sep 10: $25/Individual; $35/Team$10 Liberty Blue Jacket cardholders*Bikes will not be provided.**Distances are an approximation.For more information, call 243-4486.

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9-11 Memorial Triathlon8 a.m. | Purdy Fitness Center

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FRIDAY

Walk the waterfront of Kosano Park with the community on Sep 6 at 6 p.m. and take a moment to remember victims of suicide and fortify your resolve to care for those with us who are struggling with mental health issues or contemplating suicide. For more information, call 243-7878 or 243-8306.

Candlelight Vigil6 to 7 p.m. | Kosano Park

BEYONDTHE GATE

Yokosuka Western District Fireworks FestivalAugust 31 (Saturday)

4:30 to 9 p.m. | Camp TakeyamaWrap up the summer season with a bang! On the west side of Yokosuka, a brilliant spectacle of around 1,300 fireworks will be launched from 7:30 to 8 p.m. Also enjoy Bon Odori dance and music performances, food and drink kiosks and much more.

Iicha-icha Okinawan Festival

August 31-September 1(Saturday to Sunday)

10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Saturday), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sunday) | Yokosuka City Hall Park (10-minute walk west from Womble Gate)Yokosuka will be filled with the delicious smells of thefood of Japan’s southern islands! Okinawan pop and rockbands as well as eisa dancers perform for the crowd. Theevent is free but bring yen for food vendors.

Enoshima Island IlluminationUntil August 31 (Saturday)

6 to 8 p.m. | Enoshima IslandEnoshima, the picturesque tidal island of temples, shrines and spas, is illuminated with more than 5,000 bamboo lanterns during the night until the end of August. A trail winds through the magical atmosphere to several ancient shrines and a cave, believed to once house a dragon. Enoshima is a short, coast-tracing ride on the Enoshima Electric Railway from Kamakura Station. The nearby Enoshima Aquarium would be a perfect day trip to accompany the nighttime illumination.

1 to 6 p.m. | Asakusa Sensoji Temple Kaminarimon (In front of Tokyo Asakusa Line)Held annually since 1981, the Asakusa Samba Carnival is one of the biggest Samba events in Japan. The carnival is a contest between about 20 competing teams. The Rainha de Bateria (Queen of the Drums) leads each team parade down Umamichi-dori and Kaminarimon-dori to the east and south of Sensoji Temple.

Asakusa Samba CarnivalAugust 31 (Saturday)

Mikoshi Parade (Sept. 15, 1 p.m.); Yabusame (Sept. 16, 1 p.m. | Kamakura Hachinagu Shrine (10-minute walk east from JR Kamakura Station)Yabusame (archery done on horseback) is a popularevent held on the last day of the TsurugaokaHachimangu Matsuri, a traditional festival held inKamakura each year. Yabusame originated in middle of 6th century as a Shinto ritual in which horseback riders shoot arrows at wooden targets set up in the shrine precincts.

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Festival

September 14 -16(Saturday to Monday)

NEWS AND NOTICESAOB/ICR

Area Orientation Brief (AOB)/Intercultural Relations (ICR) classes will be held in the Benny Decker Theater during the following weeks:• Sept. 17-20 and 24-26.• Oct. 1-3, 8-9 and 15-17.

AOB/ICR auditorium will be undergoing renovations during this time. Please call 243-3372 / 046-816-3372, if you have any questions.

Main Gate Closure: Fleet Activities Yokosuka’s Main Gate is scheduled to be closed to all inbound and outbound vehicular and pedestrian traffic from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesday Sept. 3 for a planned security drill. Womble Gate will remain open for all inbound and outbound vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Aeon Pedestrian Gate will also remain open. Please plan accordingly and thank you for your understanding.

Womble Gate Closure: Womble Gate will be closed from 10 a.m. Aug. 29 to 5 a.m. Sept. 3 for all vehicular

traffic. The gate will remain open for pedestrian traffic, entry from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. and exit 24 hours.

First Avenue Seawall Repair: Completion date planned for November. First Avenue will be traffic controlled during working hours for seawall repairs.

King Street: King Street will be partially closed to install underground utilities until Dec. 11, 2019.

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

CONSTRUCTION AND CLOSURES

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U.S. EMBASSY OUTREACH

The U.S. Embassy Tokyo Outreach has returned. This event will take place on Sept. 11 in the Community Readiness Center 2nd floor auditorium from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. For general inquires visit, https://jp.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/ or call the Region Legal Service Office at 243-8901/ 046-816-8901.