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March 25, 2010

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Get fired up

Photo by Dustin Perry

KAWASAKI, Japan Members of the All-Kanagawa football team, comprised of Japanese players from four high schools in the prefecture, pump each other up before the start of their game against Team USA which included players from Zama American High School held Sunday at Kawasaki Stadium. The match was the culminating event of the 2010 Camellia Bowl, which featured a flag football game and a junior-high interscholastic match. For more on this story, see Page 7.

Womens historical contributions praised at observance

By Dustin Perry
Torii Editor

CAMP ZAMA The persistence and contributions of women in the early days of U.S. history paved the way for equality Chief Warrant Officer 3 Angela Owens among all American citizens today, a signal officer said Friday during a speech at the Community Activity Center here.

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Angela Owens, assigned to the 35th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion at Sagami General Depot, was the guest speaker at Camp Zamas Womens History Month observation. The event served this years theme of Writing Women Back into History. In the past, women were an untapped resource, said Owens. But thanks to strong voices from our grandmothers and great-grandmothers and persistence from our mothers, sisters and daughters, we can now say that all citizens are created equal under the law.

Owens spoke largely on the suffrage movement, a decades-long campaign to grant women in the U.S. the right to vote. The movement was spearheaded by advocates such as Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucy Stone in the mid-1800s, and culminated with the passing of the 19th Amendment in 1920. The [suffrage] movement was nonviolent, the movement was fragmented, the movement included men and women the movement was just, said Owens. A straight path can be drawn from the efforts of those activists and supporters to

the eventual realization of gender equality in the military, said Owens. I recognize my responsibility to value historical women who paved the way for us, and to encourage all officers, noncommissioned officers and Soldiers to face the challenges that lie ahead in the Army, said Owens. We need to support and encourage, mentor and guide our Soldiers and family members to be the best they can be and not let barriers stand in their way. During his opening remarks, Lt. Col. See WOMEN, Page 2

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Stacy Townsend, commander of the 35th CSSB, called the observance a vehicle for highlighting and celebrating the countless accomplishments and contributions of women to society. Its also a great opportunity to create conversation about issues facing women today and to recognize that is it values, such as our Army Values, that define each persons worth and abilities not their gender, said Townsend. Women continue to have a profoundly positive impact throughout society and our Army. Townsend mentioned prominent female figures from the past and present, such as Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody, the first U.S. military woman to achieve the four-star rank; Sandra Day OConnor, the first woman to become a Supreme Court judge; and Maggie Lena Walker, the first female bank president in the U.S. [These women] have made critical and indelible contributions to the American way of life, said Townsend. This perspective can encourage everyone to think larger and bolder, and provide a fuller understanding of the contributions that females have made and continue to make in our history. Owens concluded by commenting on the significant strides that have been made in the arena of womens rights, but added that progress can continue to be made. Globally, there still remains much work to be done; in many other countries, women are still considered second-class citizens, said Owens. Through education, employment, discussions and accomplishments, this will pass.

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Zama Briefs
Yano Pool reopening
All aquatic services at Yano Fitness Center including the swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room will reopen today after having been closed for three months due to annual maintenance. The pool is open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 263-3954.

BOSS Day

An event sponsored by Camp Zamas Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program is scheduled to be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Warrior Zone. The event will include a Texas Hold Em poker tournament beginning at 1:30 p.m. and a table tennis tournament beginning at 2:30 p.m. There will also be door prizes, a video game competition, a bungee run, and a hot-dog-eating contest. For more information, Soldiers can contact their unit BOSS representative.

Easter Egg Hunt

An Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled to be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Camp Zama Youth Center. The event is open to all members of the community. For more information, call 263-5441.

Easter Sunrise Service

A sunrise service for Easter is scheduled to be held from 6 to 7 a.m. April 4 at the Camp Zama Golf Course Club House. The event is open to all members of the community. Breakfast will be served following the service.

Staff Sgt. Kia White, assigned to the 35th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, gives a short biography of Hillary Clinton during a showcase of notable women throughout U.S. history, which was part of the Womens History Month observance held Friday at the Community Activity Center here.

Photo by Dustin Perry

Credit, debit now available at Zama Post Office

The credit and debit card machines at the Camp Zama Post Office are now operational and available for customers. For more information, call the Camp Zama Post Office at 263-3347.

Road closure

A portion of the road near the corners of 1st Avenue and I Street on Camp Zama are scheduled to be closed through April 16. The purpose of the closure is to replace a sewer line along the south side of Bldg. 101. Flagmen will direct the flow of vehicular traffic during the period of closure. Drivers are advised to use caution when near the construction site. For more information, call 263-5931.

Narita Bus Schedule Undergoes Changes

Since Feb. 1, the schedule for the bus to Narita Airport changed as follows: A bus now leaves Bldg. 780 (Army lodging) on Camp Zama at 8:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.; the Camp Zama Community Club at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.; and the Sagamihara Housing Area bus stop at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. A bus now leaves Naritas Terminal 1 parking lot at 4 and 7 p.m., delaying departure until 8:30 p.m. for late-arriving manifested passengers.

Station to station

Photo by Tetsuo Nakahara

New members of the Camp Zama community purchase train tickets at Sobudai-Mae Station during a field trip Thursday offered as part of the installations weeklong Head Start class, which aims to integrate newcomers and their families to Japan and teach them about the history, culture and language of the country. More than 20 people attended a half-day tour of nearby Machida, a trip that was coordinated by Army Community Service here.

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U.S.-Japan relations remain strong, official says

By Lisa Daniel
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON U.S. military relations with Japan remain strong despite disagreements over basing and other aspects of the bilateral security agreement, the Pentagons head of East Asian relations said here Mar. 18. The strength of U.S.-Japan security relations can be seen in the totality of its 50-year relationship and progress moving forward, Michael Schiffer, deputy assistant defense secretary for East Asia, told the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Japans desire to relocate U.S. Marines on Okinawa, the governments recent halt of refueling operations in the Indian Ocean and other disagreements do not match deeper challenges the alliance faced in years past and have not prevented the two countries from moving forward, Schiffer said in prepared testimony to the committee. Public support for the alliance is high in both countries, and bilateral relations are strong on nuclear nonproliferation and missile defense, reconstruction in Afghanistan and stability in Pakistan, counter-piracy efforts and preserving open sea lines of communication, Schiffer said.

By working patiently and persistently through areas of disagreement, we will ensure the continued expansion and strengthening of our relationship.
Michael Schiffer
Deputy Assistant Defense Secretary, East Asia The Japanese government has made clear its commitment to the U.S.-Japan alliance, as well as to principles of transparency and accountability in a vibrant democracy, he said. By working patiently and persistently through areas of disagreement, we will ensure the continued expansion and strengthening of our relationship, even as core commitments remain unshaken. Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, who was elected in September, has said he will resolve by May the years-long debate about relocating Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Schiffer said. He reiterated the U.S. position that the base should stay on Okinawa. The only readily deployable U.S. ground forces between Hawaii and India are the U.S. Marines located on Okinawa, Schiffer said. The 3rd Marine Expeditionary Unit has a broader role than responding to military contingencies in the area, he said, noting that they led the U.S. effort to respond to natural disasters in Indonesia, Bangladesh and Burma. At the same time, existing U.S.-Japanese agreements call for more joint training between the two militaries on Okinawa and Guam, and for co-location of air and missile defense commands at Yokota Air Base and the Ground Self-Defense Forces Central Readiness Force with a transformed U.S. Army command and control structure, Schiffer said.

Forces who have established ingrained patterns of cooperation, deep friendships, and a better understanding of each others plans and decision-making processes will be better equipped to respond with speed and efficiency in a crisis situation, he said. Schiffer noted other progress, most importantly strengthened ties in the trilateral relationship among the United States, Japan and South Korea. He also cited Japans contribution of four Aegis destroyers for ballistic-missile defense for the region, its collaboration with the United States on the land-based missile-defense system planned for Europe, and its assistance with humanitarian relief to Haiti and other areas. Moving forward, Schiffer said, the United States hopes Japan will provide more funding for its defense, relax restrictions on its military operations, and continue its support in broader Asia and in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Much more will be required of Japan and our alliance in the coming months and years, he said. I am confident that Japan will continue to step up and find ways to do more. It will do so not because the United States asks it to, but rather because Japan has interests at stake, responsibilities to bear, and the capacity to make a difference.

DoD authorizes nonchargeable recuperation leave for Iraq, Afghanistan

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON Some deployed servicemembers will not be charged for rest and recuperation leave under a new Defense Department policy. The new policy allows servicemembers in designated areas to go on rest and recuperation leave without charge to their leave accounts. So in a sense, it is an administrative absence and thats up to 15 days, said Sam Retherford, the Defense Departments director of officer and enlisted personnel management. In the past, the leave was charged to servicemembers accounts, though travel time from the theater to the airport closest to their destinations was not charged, Retherford said. The nonchargeable rest and recuperation leave program will be limited to the most arduous areas, and the combatant

commander must recommend it through the Joint Staff for approval by the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, Retherford said. To qualify for the program, members must be serving in a leave restricted area, where no dependents are allowed. They must be receiving hostile-fire pay and in areas where travel in and out of the country is restricted. Two additional areas are that the duty has to be extremely arduous and the command has to foresee continuing combat operations, Retherford said. The benefit will take effect once an area is designated by the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness and will not apply retroactively. The Army identified the need as especially important for junior members, Retherford said, because they typically do not have a large amount of leave accumulated. At the end of their

deployment, there is very little in their leave accounts for rest, recuperation and reintegration to the family and community, he said. So this program means they will not be charged for the R&R leave, and they will have that leave upon redeployment. Inability to take leave upon returning from a deployment is a problem. The services want their people to take leave so they can decompress and reintegrate with the families and communities. The services have been allowing administrative leave upon redeployment from a combat zone, but generally limit it to local areas around bases. Servicemembers already in Iraq and Afghanistan who qualify to participate in the R&R program will qualify for the nonchargeable R&R program. The areas that qualify for the program have to be redesignated every two years. The commander of U.S. Central Command requested that Iraq

Soldiers are greeted upon arrival at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in Texas.

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and Afghanistan be designated as nonchargeable rest and recuperation areas, Retherford said. We quickly coordinated this request with the military departments to ensure we provided servicemembers with this new benefit as quickly as possible, he added. About 1 million servicemem-

bers have participated in CENTCOMs rest and recuperation program. Due to the requirement for combat operations in a presidentially designated combat zone, the nonchargeable rest and recuperation program should be limited to U.S. Central Command, officials said.

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promote family time. Free bowling is also offered from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday with a lunch purchase of $4.50 or more. Pre-paid bowling cards are also available. For more information, call 263-4780.

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UpcomingOngoing Events
Post-Combat Stress Support
A special support group to assist those experiencing symptoms of post-combat stress is offered from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the community room at Army Community Services. For more information, call Gary Woods at 263-8091.

CENTRAL ISSUE FACILITY

Whats Happening Outside the Gate?

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New Parent Support Program

The CIF will be closed to conduct required semi-annual inventory form March 22 - 25.We will be open for emergency issues and turn-ins. For emergencies, please call Mr. Bishop at 263-5880 or Mr. Sakata at 263-7454.

hisano.yamazaki.jp@yokota.af.mil

The New Parent Support Program, a division of the Family Advocacy Program, specializes in assisting and offering services to new and expecting parents. Play Morning, an interactive playgroup for parents and children up to age 6 is held 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays at the Zama Chapel and the same time every second, third and fourth Thursday at SHA CDC. Breast Feeding Support Groups are held on the first Thursday of the month, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at ACS and the third Monday of the month, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at SHA CDC. Baby Bundles is a program that provides information and supplies for new and expecting parents. They are available, along with electric breast pumps, for loan by contacting 263-2382.

Army Family Action Plan

The Animal-Dressed Brass Quintet Zoolasian Brass Live Performance @ Yokohama Zoological Gardens, Mar 28
The band members including the conductor dress as different animals while playing music arranged in a classical or jazz style

AFAP is a year-round process. To submit and AFAP issue, log onto http://www.mwrjapan.jp.pac.army.mil and click on Submit an AFAP Community Idea/Concern. Issues can be submitted anonymously and will be sent directly to the AFAP program manager.

Japan Flower Design Contest 2010 @ Pacifico Yokohama, Mar 26-28 Classic Car Show Nostalgic 2 Days @ Pacifico Yokohama, Apr 3-4 Mar 26-28 Tokyo Motorcycle Show @ Tokyo Big Sight, Mar 26-28
http://www.motorcycleshow.org/english/index.shtml

Military Personnel Division

The Military Personnel Division (MPD) will be conducting a Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) exercise from 29 March 2 April which will result in limited services during this timeframe. Please contact the MPD at 263-397

Camp Zama Red Cross Classes

The Camp Zama/Naval Air Facility Atsugi continues to offer classes to the community. For March, the following courses will be offered: Mar. 6 First Aid, for the CPR/ AED (at NAF Atsugi), Mar. 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 for the Instructors Course, Mar. 8, 10, 12 and Mar 20 First Aid, CPR/AED at Camp Zama. Pre-registration is required for all courses. Call 263-3166 for more information.

Tokyo International Anime Fair 2010 @ Tokyo Big Sight, Mar 27-28
http://www.tokyoanime.jp/en/

Fertility Festival Kanamara Matsuri @ Wakamiya Machimangu Kanayama Jinja Shrine, Kawasaki City, Apr 4 Samurai Warriors Parade @ Yugawara Town, Kanagawa, Apr 4

Free Bowling Thursdays

Zama Bowling Center is open for free bowling from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays to

SCHOOL NEWS
Zama Child Development Center:263-8081 SHA Child Development Center: 267-6153 School Age Services: 267-6013
mar. 30: Library Time (Zama and SHA CDC), 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. School Age Services (SAS) supplements the school schedule with a wide variety of after school activities for youth from 1st grade through 6th grade.SAS offers care for Before/After school, Hourly care Open Recreation Program, School Day Out and Summer Camp Program. Before/After school with options for before school only or after school only. Each of these options entitles program participants to full day care services during out of school periods, excluding Federal Holidays, during the school year. Additionally, separate SAS Camps were operated during Winter and Spring breaks for those patrons who normally do not require daily before and after school care. During the Summer Month, SAS operated a full day camp option, in eleven, one-week sessions . SaS oPen reCreation ProGram: Parents! Are you looking for programs that your school-aged children can participate in? Children! Are you looking for things that will keep you active and busy outside of the house? If so, then the OPEN RECREATION PROGRAM events are for you! All events guarantee fun! School Age Services is offering open recreation opportunities in the weekday and Saturday afternoons for youth currently enrolled in grades one to six. registration: To register your child or for more information please stop by the CYS Central Enrollment Registry Office in Bldg 533 on Camp Zama, or call 263-4125 or SAS at 267-6013. meet some of the eligibility criterion are encouraged to apply. These criterion include: children of low birth rates, child has a parent who was a teenager when the first child was born, child has a parent whose primary language is not English, child has a parent who has not graduated high school, child is in family headed by a single parent or dual military, child in a family with E-1 to E-4 or GS-1 to GS-4 or NSPS pay band 1 or NAF-1 or NAF-2 equivalents take first priority. (E-5 to E-6 or GS 5 to GS 6 or NAF 3-4 take second priority, E-7 to E-9 or GS-7 to GS-9 or NAF 3-4 rank equivalents take third priority). For more information, call the school at 267-6602.

Zama American Middle School: 263-4040

Zama american middle School Parent teacher organization (ZMS PTO) is accepting membership applications for the current school year 2009/2010 and next school year 2010/2011. Parents & teachers of current 7th & 8th grade students at Zama Middle School, as well as parents of current 6th Grade students (future ZMS students) are encouraged to join and support ZMS PTO. Please contact ZMS PTO at: zmspto@ gmail.com

Zama American High School: 263-3181

Visit the Web at www.zama-hs.pac.dodea.edu/ for information pertaining to Zama American High School. Zama High School online Store: Zama High School Online Store is proudly celebrating its grand opening. Shop at www.ZamaSchoolStore.com for ZHS clothing and accessories to boost ZHS pride and spirit. The store has a wide selection of T-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, bumper stickers and more to come.

Child, Youth and School Services: 263-4500

John O. Arnn Elementary: 267-6602

Visit the Web at www.arnn-es.pac.dodea.edu for information pertaining to John O. Arnn Elementary. Sure Start:Sure Start applications for the 2009/10 school year are now available at Arnn Elementary School. Families whose children will be 4 years old by Sept. 1 and

u-turn Program: A new program starting today aims to help the Camp Zama communitys youth succeed academically. The U-turn program is designed for youths to get peer tutoring; get help with college preparation and career exploration; scholarships and financial aid application assistance; and staff and volunteer support. A bus back to SHA and Atsugi will be provided every night at 8 p.m. The U-turn program will be available at the Camp Zama Youth Center every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6 8 p.m. For more information, call 263-4500.

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English classes are offered at ACS

tetsuo nakahara
Torii Staff

Learning a second language can be a challenging endeavor and it takes a lot of time and effort to master a foreign tongue. With the introduction of a new program, the Camp Zama Army Community Services office is now ready to assist some Zama community members on their journey to master the English language. The new English as a Second Language classes at ACS are designed for non-native English speakers in the Camp Zama community including family members, master labor contract employees or any other Japanese workers. The class is set to up to develop students conversational English skills and introduces various aspects of American linguistic culture. Students utilize newspaper articles and other sources to deepen their conversational vocabulary as well as increase their knowledge of American life. The class also uses chapter books designed for 3rd and 4th grade American students to help develop reading abilities, according to Cheryl Rendon, the Camp Zama ACS Exceptional Family Member Program coordinator. I started teaching English last May, Rendon said. At first, it was kind of different because Ive never taught a language. It actually has been a lot of fun. The students are very friendly and Im learning Japanese culture at the same time I am teaching English to the students. The class has also ventured outside the gates of Zama for field trips to ramen shops and special karaoke sessions that require the students to sing songs with English lyrics, Rendon said.

(From left) Cheryl Rendon, Camp Zama Army Community Services Exceptional Family Member Program coordinator, utilizes various periodicals to teach the English as a Second Language class at the ACS offices March 17. ESL classes are held every Wednesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 7 p.m. For more information, call 263-8327.

Photo by Tetsuo Nakahara

Keeping the lessons interesting and topical has created an atmosphere more conducive for learning, according to several of the students. Ive taken many other English classes, but Cheryls class is very understandable and I feel at home in her class, said Fumiko Yamamoto, a U.S. Army Garrison Japan Directorate of Logistics master labor contract employee. I love her personality, too. She always picks out things that are very

interesting to learn. I work with all men and I really wanted to take English classes from a woman. Its really fun to be in this class and learn from her. Many of the students in the class hope to utilize the knowledge and skills they develop in the course to advance their careers but for some, the class is just a way to have a good time learning English. Currently, the class averages between three to six students. I think the key to learning a new lan-

guage is being motivated and having a lot of patience, Rendon remarked. English is a difficult language. Sometimes, I dont even know how to explain some things about the language but I hope they all get something out of this class. ACS has two ESL classes open to the community every Wednesday. The first is from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and the second is from 5:30 to 7. For more information, call the Camp Zama ACS office at 263-8327.

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Classified ads not pertaining to commercial profit are free to military personnel, DA Civilians, Family members and MLC/IHA employees. Ads should be 20 words or less with nonworkplace E-mail or phone numbers listed. To submit a classified ad, E-mail tetsuo. nakahara4@us.army.mil. However, the Torii Newspaper reserves the right not to publish inappropriate advertisements. Deadline is no later than noon Mondays. Military community classified ads can also be placed for free on a commercial Web site at www. mymilitaryclassifieds.com/xzclf/162_Camp_ Zama_ARMY_/. Physical Therapist, intermittent (240 hours): Provides physical therapy service in the areas of physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunctions in patients ranging from adolescence to the very elderly. Must have license to practice physical therapy in the U.S. This is a contract positions open to SOFA status applicants. Resumes may be sent to Yoshiyasu. Aoki@us.army.mil. ALL applicants shall register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov. Physical Therapist, intermittent (240 hours): Provides physical therapy service in the areas of physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunctions in patients ranging from adolescence to the very elderly. Must have license to practice physical therapy in the U.S. This is a contract positions open to SOFA status applicants. Resumes may be sent to Yoshiyasu. Aoki@us.army.mil. ALL applicants shall register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov. instructor/facilitator: Camp Zama Education Center is looking for a Instructor/Facilitator to conduct daytime Online Academic Skills Course formerly called FAST. Bachelors Degree and Teaching License/Certificate preferred.Will be paid for 240 classroom hours per year. Call 263-5055 for more information. instructor/facilitator: Torii Station Education Center is looking for a Instructor/Facilitator to conduct daytime Online Academic Skills Course formerly called FAST. Bachelors Degree and Teaching License/Certificate preferred.Will be paid for classroom hours taught per year.Call 263-5055 for more information. 263-4619, Email: arjay@jcom.home.ne.jp (4) 1 ea afN decoder to receive afN Tv Channels off-Base: $275.00 OBO.Tel: 2634619 or 046-293-2979. email: arjay@jcom. home.ne.jp (4)

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instructor: Arts and Crafts Center seeks instructors to teach sewing, water color painting, washi paper craft and/or acrylic paint arts. Also looking for contracted framer who has at least three years experience in framing production. For more information, call Nodera-san at 2634412.

Wanted
english teachers: A small off-post home school(about 200 students) near Sagami Depot. First time teachers welcome! Classes available Mon. Thu. 1pm to 9pm (No weekends or Fridays!) Call for details. Derek Partington English School, home 042-756-4483; cell 090-3082-4439 or E-mail: partngtn@jcom. home.ne.jp Part-time english teacher: Pay is 16,000 to work four times per month. Two Mondays from 4 6:10 p.m., one Tuesday from 9 10 p.m. and one Friday from 7 8 p.m. Located 15 minutes driving distance from SHA in Minami-Rinkan area. For more information, E-mail Kaz at superkids-csc1190@nifty.com. Officials: Officials for all intramural sports (flag-football, softball, basketball, & volleyball), aerobic & yoga instructors, fitness trainers and massage therapists. For more information, call 263-4664 / 7980. sports photos: The Torii Newspaper wants to publish your action sports photos for sports of all ages, all seasons. To showcase your team or your childs team, e-mail your digital action sports photos less than two weeks old (with captions) in .jpg format of 3mb or more to tetsuo. nakahara4@us.army.mil. esl teacher: Seeking ESL teachers for two conversational group classes. One requires travel to Tama and is very accessible by car. Meeting times are the 1st and 3rd Sat. from 10:30 a.m. noon for one class and Sat. from 3 to 4 p.m. for the second. Pay is 7,500 and 3,000 per hour respectively. Call 090-549-6725 or e-mail shantee12@yahoo.com. english teacher wanted: Seeking conversational English teacher for the summer. A group of five women would like to meet every Monday, time and place is negotiable. Please contact Denise at denisemrobertson@yahoo.com english teacher: Sagami Home English School is looking for Native English speakers to teach English in their homes on the weekends. Please contact Alma Smith at: a_rosa_s@yahoo. com.

Others
ZaCsas east Meets West shop: located behind the dry cleaners on Camp Zama, carries vintage Japanese items and collectibles. Store hours are every Tuesday and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Profits from the shop go back to the community in scholarships and welfare grants. For additional information please call 263-5533. Stop on by and check it out. The Women, infant, and Children, (WIC) overseas program at Camp Zama offers valuable nutritional information and food subsidizes. For more information, call 263-8960. JaPaNese sPoUse ClUB: Would you like to socialize with other Japanese spouses, learn more about being a military spouse, share your experiences and support with others? If so, please call Meg at 263-8327 or e-mail jsczama@gmail. com for more information. fUReai, Japanese Personnel Newsletter is issued and distributed electronically. This newsletter is for MLC/MC/IHA personnel and US personnel who have Japanese subordinate employees. It is available at https://intranet. zama.army.mil/?linkid=fureai. Rising Sun Lodge 151, F&AM. Stated Meeting 1st Thursday of every month at the Masonic Bldg, Sagami Depot. For more information contact: rsl151@gmail.com; website: risingsunlodge151. com; or call Dave 080-3467-7881.

Jobs
Appropriated Fund (APF) and Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) job announcements and application instructions are available at http://cpol.army.mil. For questions regarding APF vacancies, please call 263-3608. NAF MWR job announcements and required forms are also available at http:// www.usarj.army.mil/information/zama/employ. htm. For questions regarding NAF vacancies, please call 263-5800. Non-appropriated fund Pacific Stars & Stripes job announcements are available online at http://cpol.army.mil. For more information, call the Job Information Center at 229-3163. Japanese national position vacancies are posted in the Microsoft Exchange public e-mail folders and on the Internet at www.usarj.army.mil/ scripts/jn/cpo/index.asp. Application forms are available on the same site. Selection status can also be checked. For more information, call 263-3325. Child and Youth Program assistant (level 2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT, $9.58 - $17.09, Closes: Open Continuous Cook (CYs), NA-04, Flex, $10.01, Closes: Open Continuous Recreation assistant (lifeguard/Pool operator), RD, NF-02, $9.26, Closes: Open Continuous Recreation assistant (lifeguard), RD, Flex, NF-02, $9.29, Closes: Open Continuous food service Worker (Bowling), BD, Flex, NA-02, $8.77, Closes: Open Continuous operation assistant (Community Club), BD, Flex, NF-1101-01, $9.00, Closes: Open Continuous lead Child and Youth Program assistant (CYs), CY-02, $13.14 - $17.09, Closes: Open until filled

Vehicles for sale

99 subaru forrester: Black, AWD, clean, well maintained, low mileage, fun to drive. 1+ yr on JCI. Selling b/c spouse PCSd. $3,800. Call/ email Andrew at 08033368305 or andrewmooreusma@gmail.com (2) 97 Nissan Terrano: power everything, new tires, CD, Road Tax paid, PCSing, available NOW. Asking $2750. Call Greg 090-3594-3615

Pets
animal adoption: Dogs and cats are available for adoption at the Camp Zama Veterinary Clinic. For more information, call 263-3875 free to Good home: Greyhound, 8 yrs old, gentle, female, good with other pets/people. Please call Greg at 090-3594-3615

For sale
New Bicycle: New Japanese folding bicycle with carrying bag. Paid $250 but am asking $125, Call 263-5979 (4) Tv: 32 HDTV JVC LCD Flat Screen TV w/ HDMI. $275.00 OBO, Call: 0462-93-2979 or

Other local positions

anti-Terrorism/force Protection instructors wanted. Positions are available with Firearms Academy of Hawaii, Inc. Duties include instruction of marksmanship, watch standing and tactical team movements. Position location is Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. Marksmanship instructor experience is a must. Tactical team movement experience is desired. Qualified candidates may call Christopher at 243-6171 or send resume to yeagleycj@yahoo.com. substitute teachers: Zama American High/ Middle School are currently accepting applications for substitute teachers. U.S. citizenship and a high school diploma or GED are required. For more information or any questions, please call 263-4005.

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March 25, 2010

USARJ wins third straight basketball title

By dustin Perry
Torii Editor

Say this three times fast: U.S. Army Japan are the Camp Zama intramural basketball champions. The phrase doesnt make for a particularly difficult tongue twister, but its one the USARJ team can rightfully proclaim after last week. For the third consecutive year, the unit emerged as the winners of the double-elimination tournament. The teams undefeated journey through the brackets culminated with a 38-27 win over the 78th Signal Battalion during an intense final match Thursday at Yano Fitness Center here. The games overriding theme was conservatism. This was not guns-blazing basketball; both teams passing and movement on offense was initially precise and methodical. USARJs and 78th Signals dueling defenses likewise prevented each other from taking too many trips to the inside lane. Nine of USARJs 16 points in the first half came from three-pointers, two of which were sunk by leading scorer Anthony Ward. He was aided by teammates Luis Caraballo and Kenneth Johnson, who continued to rack up impressive numbers throughout the game. I think we both played strong ball in the first half; I dont think either of us wanted to take un-

necessary shots or over-pursue on defense, said Johnson. I think both teams were just trying to make smart shots and get inside the paint. A low field-goal percentage combined with a lack of crucial rebounds ultimately contributed to 78th Signals uncharacteristically less-than-stellar showing in the first half. As it stood, four players Brandon Boehmer, Robert Rogers, Ernest Smith and Marlon Walker combined for a meager 10 points in the first 20 minutes. Both teams displayed continued determination from the start of the second half. Alex Santiago, the teams leading contributor on offense, finally came into his own after going scoreless in the first half; he earned an impressive seven points in the span of only a few minutes. A three-pointer from Santiago gave 78th Signal their first lead of the game, but the team entered a stream of foul trouble shortly thereafter that ultimately led to their downfall. It began with three fouls against USARJ that yielded only a single, game-tying point with still minutes to play, this was by no means a killing blow. But 78th Signals loose hands relented, and Johnson sank an and-one layup on the very next play. His subsequent free throw put USARJ up by three. USARJ earned four additional points from the charity stripe following three consecutive fouls

committed by 78th Signal. The crowd began applauding the USARJs inevitable win after Manny Colon sank the final two free throws of the game but the team wasnt finished yet. On 78th Signals last possession, they lost the ball on a turnover that was lobbed to Johnson, who closed out the game with a thunderous dunk at the buzzer. Beating 78th Signal who, it should be noted, took first place in the regular season with an 11-1 record in the semifinal round gave his team a much-needed edge in the championship game, said Johnson. Our coach kept telling us a good offense makes a good defense, so I think we tried to strike where we saw an opening, drive inside the paint, and try to draw the foul, said Johnson. We had to get the ball to our strikers on offense, like Ward and [Daniel] Dulay, and try to get them to take outside shots. Brent Skinner of 78th Signal lauded his teams comeback effort late in the game, but he conceded that overcoming their earlier loss ultimately proved to be too daunting a task. We knew it would definitely be tough winning two games against anybody back-to-back, said Skinner. [USARJ are] our toughest competitors normally and they came fired up, too. They came ready to play.

Michael Gonzales of U.S. Army Japan attempts a layup during the Camp Zama intramural basketball championship match, held Thursday at Yano Fitness Center here.

Photo by Dustin Perry

U.S., Japanese football teams clash at Camellia Bowl

By dustin Perry
Torii Editor

KAWASAKI, Japan The culminating match of the 2010 Camellia Bowl, an annual football showcase held near Tokyo, fulfilled the notion that when East meets West to compete in a distinctly western pastime, odds are the latter will fare much better. A group of players from four U.S. high schools in the Kanto region, including Zama American High School, faced off against a Japanese squad, likewise made up of players from four high schools in the prefecture, Sunday at Kawasaki Stadium. Team USA, as they were known, absolutely dominated the All-Kanagawa team throughout the game, which ended in a massive 61-0 shutout. The Camellia Bowl is meant to foster friendship between the two countries and spark an interest in the sport in Japan. Tim Pujol, head coach for Team USA and also a coach at Yokota High School, said the event has been extremely successful in that aspect. What I know from whats going on behind the scenes with the Japanese organizers, I think there is a lot more that they have planned to try to raise some interest and

Michael Spencer, a junior at Zama American High School representing Team USA, is tackled by Ryuto Kanda of the All-Kanagawa team during the culminating football match of the 2010 Camellia Bowl, held Sunday at Kawasaki Stadium.

Photo by Dustin Perry

awareness about this great American game here in the Tokyo area, said Pujol. As it stood in Sundays game, the team with a national history on the gridiron than spans more than a century had a distinct edge

over the team whose country is only just beginning to catch on to the sport. Team USA continually carried out decisive plays on offense, while their defense was completely unforgiving when it came to taking down

All-Kanagawas runners and picking their quarterbacks passes out of the sky. Michael Spencer, a running back for ZAHS, started things off for Team USA by completing a one-yard touchdown run after a blazingly fast offensive drive. Spencer scored once more in the second quarter, but his were only a fraction of highlight moments from the Team USA offense. Team USAs dominance continued as the game progressed, with three players each completing scoring runs of 10 yards or more, including an astounding 70-yard charge from Ryan Blackstock of ZAHS. The closest the All-Kanagawa team came to scoring was a pass in the end zone to Kazuya Aoki of Shoya High School that was ruled incomplete. Later in the game, the team came within 19 yards of a touchdown, only to have a pass intercepted by Cory Peckins of ZAHS. Despite his team carrying out a decidedly one-sided performance, Pujol said he did not count the Japanese players out of contention in future matches. I think its only a matter of time ... before [the Japanese] eventually put some teams on the field that are going to be equal to what we have at our American schools.

Travel & CulTure

Welcome to Ramen nation

Story and photos by Tetsuo Nakahara
Torii Staff

8 March 25, 2010

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When people talk about Japanese food, they probably name tempura or sushi first but no conversation about Japanese food would be complete without a discussion of ramen. Ramen remains the premier fast food in Japan and many Japanese people are obsessed with finding the perfect bowl of ramen. For many non-Japanese, the only contact with ramen is often the cheap cup-of-noodles or packages they find in convenience stores or the commissary. However, the store-bought noodles cant even come close to the parade of tastes and flavors that the culinary artisans of Japans thousands of ramen shops serve up on a daily basis. Ramen is basically a bowl of noodles, various vegetables and meat, and broth, but in regards to taste, ramen is so much more than the sum of its parts. The noodles come in various shapes and length. They may be fat, thin, or flat as well as straight or wrinkled. The dish is usually eaten with chopsticks and a Chinese-style spoon. The chopsticks are used to pick up the noodles and toppings while the spoon delivers the rich broth. The Japanese also consume ramen in an interesting way which may seem a little strange to Westerners. In ramen shops, a loud symphony of slurps emanates throughout the restaurant as diners suck in the steaming noodles. While it may take some getting used to for gaijin, the melodious slurping is almost an essential element of the ramen experience. Once the noodles are consumed, many ramen enthusiasts ditch the chopsticks and spoon and just pick their bowls up and drink the soup broth. Ramen, like many delicacies of Japanese cuisine, was initially introduced

to the country from their Chinese neighbors. However, noodle connoisseurs took the original concept of noodle soup and harnessed its potential over many decades to mold the dish into something distinctly Japanese. In fact, many regions of the country have invented their own unique styles of ramen. Some of the most famous styles of ramen include: Miso: Sometimes called Sapporo Ramen, it features a broth that combines large amounts of miso (soybean paste) blended with oily chicken or fish broth. Miso ramen broth is known for its robust, tangy flavor. This ramen style, named for the largest city on Japans northern island of Hokkaido, usually features butter, corn, bean sprouts, ground pork and chopped garlic. The noodles are typically thick, curly and slightly chewy. Tonkotsu: This style has a cloudy soup made with a heavy dose of pork. The color can range from pale white to dark brown depending on what ingredients are added to form the broth. Tonkotsu ramen is known for its extremely rich broth. Shoyu: This style of ramen is often referred to as Tokyo style ramen. It features a dark, relatively light soup that derives its color from a soy sauce base. It also includes fish stock and sometimes has a strong fishy taste that can range from salty to sweet. Shio: Shio ramen has a thin, light soup that has a salty flavor (shio is the Japanese word for salt). The broth is made with pork but not enough to make it cloudy or thick. Shio ramen relies much more on the flavor of the condiments as the soup itself is thinner than the other types. The average price of ramen is about 1,000 yen. Most ramen shops stay open fairly late and many Japanese will enjoy a large bowl after a night of heavy drinking just prior to heading home. Ramen is an ideal meal for solitary diners and is enjoyed by people of all ages in Japan and many people will wait in line for hours for a bowl of their favorite noodles. When you hear the distinct sounds of slurping, dont hesitate to stop in for a serving of bliss-in-a-bowl.

(At left) Chashumen with a shoyu-based soup has tender and juicy roast pork as the topping, and is one of the popular ramen dishes. Most noodles are made from four basic ingredients: wheat flour, salt, water, and kansui, which is essentially a type of alkaline mineral water.