Serving the U.S.

Army Japan community

June 10, 2010

VOL. 38, NO. 23

www.torii.army.mil

Photo by Dustin Perry

Sgt. Tomoyuki Kaeriyama, left, assigned to the Japan Ground Self Defense Forces 34th Infatry Regiment, and Cadet Stewart Huntoon, a senior at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, work together to secure cargo to the underside of a UH-60 Black Hawk during sling-load training Thursday at Sagami General Depot. Four West Point cadets came to Camp Zama for three weeks of training with various units here as part of their graduation requirements and will depart June 16.

West Point cadets train in Japan

By Dustin Perry
Torii Editor

CAMP ZAMA Four future Army officers participated in sling-load operations training Thursday with Soldiers here during a three-week cooperative training visit that is a requirement to receive their commission. The cadets, all seniors at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, conducted the training with Soldiers from both the 35th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion and 78th Aviation Bn. for a portion of their curriculum known as Cadet Troop Leader

Training. They will continue to work alongside other units here before departing Japan on Wednesday. Cadets Matt Belanger, Anne Danczyk, Ehren Gruber and Stewart Huntoon spent a portion of Thursdays training in two groups standing underneath a five-ton UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. As it hovered above them, they were required to hook a cable to the underside of the aircraft. The cable was connected to a cargo pallet, which, once it was secured by the crew on the ground, was flown to a second landing zone and unloaded by the crew there. Sling-load transportation allows for the

speedy transportation of supplies, equipment and other cargo to almost any location and is especially useful during emergency situations, said Spc. Jonathan Prokopchak, the senior training noncommissioned officer for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 35th CSSB. In one hour of training, the cadets and Soldiers completed 10 loadoffload iterations, which Prokopchak said was a record for the unit. The cadets did amazing; they knew exactly what they were doing, said Prokopchak. Our supervisors told the cadets what to do, and they didnt hesitate. During his time as a cadet at West Point,

Huntoon said he hasnt had many opportunities to work with Soldiers and NCOs, so he was very excited to come to Japan for the training. I was really surprised at how much preparation goes into this [training], said Huntoon. We dont have the kind of equipment that the Army has, so were not able to do training like this at West Point. We had a chance to see and experience something new and to get out there and put our training to practice. The cadets are scheduled to graduate from West Point and be commissioned as second lieutenants next May.

I NSIDE the TORII

2 News 4 Calendar 5 Community 6 Classifieds 7 Sports 8 Travel

2 June 10, 2010

TORII

NEWS

www.torii.army.mil

Zama Briefs
Shuttle service for ZAHS graduation ceremony
A shuttle service will be available for those attending the Saturday graduation ceremony for Zama American High School seniors at Harmony Hall. The service will begin at 1 p.m. at the Camp Zama Community Club parking lot. The service is encouraged, as parking at Harmony Hall will be limited.

Attire guidelines

New clothing guidelines have been mandated by the commander of U.S. Army Garrison-Japan for all Status of Forces Agreement personnel and their family members while patronizing AAFES facilities on Camp Zama and Sagamihara Family Housing Area. Approved: Clean, serviceable shirts with or without collars are required. Shirts will be buttoned and tucked-in unless they are square-cut and designed to be worn outside trousers or shorts. Clean, serviceable trousers or shorts with a belt (if belt loops are present) are the standard. Not approved: Tops that are immodest, provocative or suggestive; uniform undershirts (green, white or brown) or T-shirts designed for wear as undergarments, with or without unit logos; tank top-type shirts, sleeveless muscle shirts, seethrough mesh and net shirts, halter tops, tube tops and swimsuit tops; exposed midriffs and pants off the waistline; cut-off shorts, short shorts and swimming shorts; shirts exposing the abdomen; and clothing with obscene or vulgar language or imagery.

Question time

Photo by Tetsuo Nakahara

Kotaro Hirayama, left, a senior at Heisei International University, asks a question of Maj. Gen. Francis J. Wiercinski, right, commander of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward), in the USARJ Command Center May 28 during the students one-day educational tour of Camp Zama. Approximately 15 students from HIU attended the tour.

Soldiers learn water-survival skills at Yano

By Dustin Perry
Torii Editor

Family Matters Blog

A former editor and writer for the American Forces Press Service has launched the Family Matters Blog to provide resources and support to military families as well as encourage a dialogue on topics ranging from deployments to the challenges of everyday life. The blog features current, up-to-date postings that matter to military families. To view the blog, go to http://afps. dodlive.mil/.

Lodging Information

Lodging renovations are complete. As of May 14, the front desk and offices have relocated back to Bldg. 552. The temporary bus stop located on Sand Road, between Bldgs. 552 and 780 were removed and relocated to Bldg. 552 as of May 17. All lodging phone numbers will remain the same, with the front desk reachable at 263-3830.

DOL Office Closure

The DOL offices on Camp Zama, Sagami General Depot and Yokohama North Dock will be closed Friday from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. for an official function. Service-oriented facilities such as the DFAC, laundry pick-up points at Camp Zama and SFHA, the GSA Mart, Motor Pool and CIF will be minimally staffed. ATO Zama (travel, personal property, freight) will be closed, therefore please plan accordingly. In the event of an emergency, call 090-6139-1246.

After spending two hours in the swimming pool Thursday at Yano Fitness Center, a unit of Soldiers here learned, among other things, that in case of an emergency, their pants can be used as a flotation device. Fifty-four Soldiers assigned mostly to the 35th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion conducted water-survival training, an annual requirement for the unit, during which they were instructed on buoyancy techniques and how to utilize available resources in an aquatic setting. Clad in their Army Combat Uniform, the Soldiers were divided into groups based on their swimming abilities and spent the majority of the training wading in the pool as they received instruction from Sgt. Joseph Enochs. Water-survival training is a very critical skill for Soldiers to have, he said. It is key training that way, Soldiers know how to survive in the water for any type of situation, said Enochs. Not only is it applicable for exercises that Soldiers do, its also for vehicle rollovers or if they are in an aircraft that goes down in the water. The first portion of the training concentrated on teaching the Soldiers the ideal method for entering a body of water, depending on both the height of entry and the depth of the water. Critical to each method was the Soldiers ability to keep their heads above water when jumping in, which required them to hold their arms to the side and create a wide silhouette with their body.

Maj. Manny Colon uses the pants from his Army Combat Uniform as a flotation device after learning the technique during water-survival training held Thursday in the pool at Yano Fitness Center.

Photo by Dustin Perry

Enochs then demonstrated survival floating, or dead mans float, a well-known method for holding ones breath when not treading water that allows someone in the water to conserve their energy. Following the buoyancy test, the Soldiers were required to tread water for five minutes in order to certify their training. The buoyancy test is so you can be confident in yourself whenever youre in the water, said Enochs. It requires you to be able to tread water for a little while

so that way you can build yourself up to that confidence level. Some Soldiers in the unit who identified themselves as non-swimmers conducted their training in the shallow end of the pool, but the requirements were the same. One of those non-swimmers, Staff Sgt. Victor Hollowell, had never taken part in watersurvival training before Thursday but said he was instilled with confidence afterward. When I first came here, I really didnt know quite what to expect, said Hollowell, assigned to the 35th CSSB. I thought we were probably all going to be in the deep end, maybe, and theyd just push us in and go over some drowning-prevention techniques. But the way [Enochs] had the training broken down, I thought it was very useful. If I was actually [in a situation that required it], Im pretty confident now that I could survive, or at least stay afloat, added Hollowell. The final portion of the training involved Enochs showing the group how to use their ACU jacket and pants to keep them afloat. Once removed, a pair of ACU pants can be cinched at the legs, filled with air and worn around the neck as a makeshift life preserver. The Soldiers were also shown how to perform a similar technique with their jacket by breathing air into the open neck in the front. I think as a Soldier, everybody should know how to do this, said Spc. Robert Gondeck, assigned to the 623rd Movement Control Team. Its great because you never know whats going to happen when you go See WATER SURVIVAL, Page 3

www.torii.army.mil

INSIGHT
civilian in grades up to GS-15. A vital part of the sponsorship program that is often forgotten or overlooked is the rear detachment support provided to family members of deployed Soldiers and civilians. So we have in our regulations a sponsorship program that covers all members of our community. I want to make sure that what is outlined on paper is also happening in our communities. Soldiers, civilians and family members will have a sponsor to provide information and support before, during and after transitions, mobilizations and deployments. We must make sure sponsors are wellequipped for their important role. Sponsors must understand their role and have the necessary information and resources to fulfill it. Even more so, sponsors must be willing to reach out and make human contact, especially with new Soldiers, first-time civilian employees, and family members who are unfamiliar with the Army way of life. Above all, I want to ensure that commanders are invested in the success of the sponsorship program within their community. TASP is a commanders program. Its success is contingent upon the commanders involvement and support. It is leaderships responsibility to send the message that sponsorship is something important to do and to do it right. At the most basic level, that means having an adequate pool of sponsors to meet the needs of the community and supporting those sponsors with reasonable time and resources to do a good job. I have asked Command Sgt. Maj. Neil Ciotola to lead a working group to review sponsorship from a holistic perspective and to update the program to meet the needs of Soldiers in todays Army. Two important

TORII

June 10, 2010

IMCOM message
Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch
Commander, Installation Management Command

Sponsorship: Start strong to be strong

I have moved many times in my career, within the United States and overseas. I have deployed several times, leaving my wife to pull double duty at home. I know the good, the bad and the ugly of moving firsthand from my familys experience and the stories shared by other Soldiers, civilians and family members. Every move brings new opportunities but also challenges and stressors that can have a negative impact on work and home life. I also know from personal experience that sponsors can be the determining factor between a good or bad move. An excellent sponsor plays a key role in making a positive first impression and helping the new person and family integrate into the unit, workplace and community. During the past several years the Army has been experiencing a high volume of transition due to Army Force Generation, modularity, Grow the Army, Base Realignment and Closure, and troop mobilization. Now more than ever we need effective sponsorship to mitigate the stress of transition; however, Soldiers, civilians and families WATER SURVIVAL, From page 2 into a combat zone, or what kind of warfare youre going to be doing, so knowing water survival is a good thing. Conducting the training annually allows Soldiers to be constantly familiarized with water survival, said Enochs. The instructor said it is his responsibility to make sure everyone in his unit is properly trained, but he hopes the trainees gained something beyond simply meeting annual requirements. Many times in Iraq or Afghanistan, you see vehicle rollovers and the Soldiers go into a river, said Enochs. Its something thats unexpected, so this training puts into your mind that, at any time, you might need it.
(Right): Staff Sgt. Alejandro Anglada, left, and Spc. Charlies Agustin, both assigned to the 35th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, tread water at the edge of the Yano Fitnes Center swimming pool Thursday during water-survival training. Fifty-four Soldiers spent more than two hours in the pool learning proper aquatic-entry methods, treading water, testing their own buoyancy, and using the pants and jacket from their Army Combat Uniform as makeshift flotation devices. The training is an annual requirement for the Soldiers in the unit. (Photo by Dustin Perry)

continue to express frustration with the Armys sponsorship program. Sometimes our personnel and family members have an exceptional sponsor someone who truly makes them feel welcome and gets them off to an excellent start but that is not always the case. There may be sponsors who are not well-equipped or motivated to provide the needed assistance or, even worse, no sponsorship at all. These experiences make sponsorship a pressing Army Family Action Plan issue. I am taking this opportunity to improve on our Total Army Sponsorship Program to enhance the readiness of our Soldiers and civilians, and deliver on our promise to take care of families. The Armys sponsorship program, as prescribed in AR 600-8-8, requires every first-term Soldier to have a sponsor. The sponsor acts as a big brother or sister and helps the Soldier learn Army standards and develop a sense of responsibility and teamwork. After that initial assignment, TASP offers sponsors for every Soldier, private through colonel, and likewise for every

aspects of the sponsorship program under examination are integration and tracking. We must have a means to collect, transmit and follow up on their needs and issues. We do not want Soldiers carrying unresolved issues from assignment to assignment. We do not want families to fail to connect or to become disconnected from their community, especially if their Soldier is deployed. We are looking at the feasibility of using current systems to integrate and track TASP processes Army wide, among other possible improvements. I anticipate that new recommendations, guidance and requirements will be forthcoming as a result of our review. We are approaching summer, the traditional moving season for the military. Most of us in an Army environment Soldiers, civilians and family members alike know what it is like to relocate. We know what a difference it makes to have a helping hand along the way. Leaders, your direct experience alone, whether good or bad, should be enough incentive to make the sponsorship program in your sphere of influence as effective as possible. With a successful sponsorship program, we can treat every one of these moves as an opportunity to show that we will do right by Soldiers, civilians and families. The time and effort invested up front will pay big dividends in the satisfaction, commitment, and increased cohesion and mission readiness of Army units. All Soldiers, civilians and family members must be provided with quality programs and safe communities that meet their needs while enabling them to thrive and maintain resiliency. We will keep our promise.

T RII Newspaper
This Army-funded newspaper is an authorized publication for the members of the Army community in Japan in accordance with Army Regulation 360-1. Contents of the TORII are not necessarily the official view of, or endorsement by, the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, Department of the Army or the U.S. Army Garrison Japan command. It is published weekly by the TORII staff of the USAG-J HNR/Public Affairs office, APO, AP 96343-0054, phone 315-263-5978.

This publication, with a weekly circulation of 2,000, is printed by Pacific Stars and Stripes, Tokyo. All photos are U.S. Army photographs unless otherwise indicated. The newspaper uses military news services including American Forces Press Service and Army News Service. Story and photo submissions not pertaining to commercial advertising may be sent to the USAG-J HNR/PAO TORII Office at least two weeks prior to the desired publication date. The TORII Newspaper is distributed every Thursday. Submissions may be e-mailed to the deputy public affairs officer at christopher.i.bush@us.army.mil. The Torii editor reserves the right not to publish submissions not in accordance with Army Public Affairs regulations and standard operating procedures. Editorial offices are located in room A-208, Bldg. 102, South Camp Zama, Japan.

Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Francis J. Wiercinski Garrison Commander: Col. Perry Helton Garrison Public Affairs Officer: Edward H. Roper Deputy Public Affairs Officer: Christopher Bush Editor: Dustin Perry Staff : Tetsuo Nakahara Okinawa Bureau: Lauren Hall

Community Calender
4 June 10, 2010 TORII
Coordinator will be at the Camp Zama Transition Service Center located in Bldg 102, room M-107 on 7 & 8 June 2010. If you would like to schedule an appointment to discuss Veterans Benefits you may be entitled to such as applying for disability compensation, education benefits such as the Montgomery and new Post 9/11 GI Bills, the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program, etc., please call 263-3940 or 263-3513. 30 minute appointment slots are available however if you think you may need more time, let us know when scheduling your appointment and well try to accommodate you.

www.torii.army.mil

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.

Whats Happening Outside the Gate?

eagle 810, aFn tokyo

Hisano yamazaki

hisano.yamazaki.jp@yokota.af.mil

CLEP and DANTES Testing

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) and Defense Activity for Non-traditional Education Support (DANTES) testing sessions are held at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesdays. To schedule an appointment, call 263-5379 / 4691 or e-mail dspivey@asia.umuc.edu. To study for the CLEP tests, visit www. petersons.com. To study for the DANTES exams, visit www.getcollegecredit.com.

His Holiness the Dalai Lamas Public Teaching and Talk @ Pacifico Yokohama (tickets on sale now), Jun 26 Disney Easter Wonderland @ Tokyo Disney Land, Now-Jun 30 The New Generation World Hobby Fair @ Makuhari Messe, Jun 19-20

Spiritual Orientation Tour to Kamakura, June 18

New Parent Support Program

18 June 2010 from 0730-1630 To visit two Buddhist sites (Daibutsu and Hase Kannon Temple) and Hachimangu Shinto Shrine. Please sign up at USAG-J Chaplains Office at 263-4898

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 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the EDIS Building at Arnn Elementary School. 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.

Well Child Clinic (4 years and older)

Location: Sams Army Health Clinic Dates: 18 June 2010 (0900-1345) Exam will cover school physical, sports clearance and immunizations for a year (This is a chargeable visit for civilians) Bring completed sports clearance forms Please call 263-4175 for an appointment POC is Central Appointments at 263-5916

The biggest cartoon exhibition for kids in Japan. Kids can play the latest video games and may find toy and character items of their favorite heroes such as Detective Conan, Pokemon, Duel Masters and more. Admission is free.

Japanese Sake or Nihonshu Fair @ Sunshine City & World Import Mart, Tokyo, Jun 16
You can enjoy tasting about 450 kinds of Japanese sake or nihonshu as much and many different types of sake as you like, including sake that were awarded for the National New Sake or Shinshu Awards 2010.

The Department of Veterans Affairs

African Festival @ Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse (Admission free), June 12-13

SCHOOL NEWS
Round-the-clock professional tutors who can assist with homework, studying, test preparation, rsum writing and more are available at tutor.com for children of servicemembers and eligible Department of Defense civilians assigned here. Active-duty servicemembers, National Guard and reserve personnel on active-duty deployed status, and DoD civilians on a deployed status are eligible to participate in this program. The site is open to students of any age, from kindergarten to high school, for one-onone help in math, science, social studies and English. To use the site, students simply choose the subject for which they need help and type in their question. To learn more, visit the Web site and click on Tutor.com for the Military.

Online tutoring

at Arnn Elementary School. Families whose children will be 4 years old by Sept. 1 and 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. last day of School on June 17 HALF-DAY DISMISSAL On Thursday, 17 June, Arnn ES will have a half-day of instruction, with students being released @ 1145. Students who are eligible for bus transportation services will continue to have transportation support on this day. For more information, please call the school site @ 267-6602. Summer Office Hours 21 June - 30 July (closed Monday, July 5) Monday - Friday 0800-1500

Zama Child Development Center: 263-8081

June 11 : Zama CDC Art Gallery (Infant, Toddler and Preschool) June 16: Mrs. Letters 9 - 10 a.m.

SHA Child Development Center: 267-6153

June 11: Wear Purple (Citizenship) June 15: Face Painting

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.

Zama American Middle School: 263-4040

Zama american middle School Parent teacher organization (ZMS PTO) is accepting membership applications for the current 2009-2010 school year and the upcoming 20102011 school year. Parents and teachers of current seventh- and eighth-grade students at Zama Middle School, as well as parents of current sixth-grade students (future ZMS students) are encouraged to join and support the ZMS PTO. Please contact the ZMS PTO at: zmspto@gmail.com ZaHS 2009-2010 yearbook: ZAHS has begun taking orders for its 2009-2010 yearbook. The book will be the largest ever produced in the schools history and the largest in the Pacific: 276 full-color pages, an embossed cover, and customized artwork on each page produced by the largest yearbook staff in the Department of Defense Education Activity. The cost is $85 per book (cash or check made payable to Zama American High School) and they are expected to sell out soon. Books are scheduled to be distributed the first week of June. For more information, call Richard Rodgers at 263-5300.

Zama American High School: 263-3181

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 2010-2011 school year are now available

Community
www.torii.army.mil TORII
June 10, 2010

Kanagawa PD hosts motorcycle safety training at Depot

By tetsuo nakahara
Torii Staff

More than 20 Camp Zama communitys motorcycle riders refreshed their motorcycle riding skills with a one-day training event Friday at Sagami General Depot, given by the Camp Zama Safety Office in conjunction with the Kanagawa Police Department. The purpose of the training was to strengthen and enhance the riders technique and quality of riding, said Keith Tuskey, lead instructor for the USAG-J Safety Office. We dont just send people out to ride crazy, said Tuskey. We make sure they are safe so they can enjoy themselves during their ride and come back home safely. Any time we do training with the Kanagawa Police Department is very much appreciated. In Kanagawa, motorcycle accidents have risen this year, according to the KPD. Sagamihara City approached the Safety Office and asked them to host a workshop to teach traffic safety and basic techniques. Three members from the White Angels of KPD were invited as special instructors for the day. They gave the participants a briefing on the basic inspection they need to do prior to riding and demonstrated various techniques. Several training courses to practice riding skills were set up in the parking lot in front of the main gate at Sagami

Depot for the participants to brush up their techniques. I want them to know how to keep safe while they are riding, said Nodoka Otani, of the White Angels. Its important for Americans in Camp Zama to get used to Japanese traffic rules. The roads here are much smaller than in the U.S., so people need to pay extra attention. Otani mentioned some checkpoints on how to drive safely in Japan during the training. For example, when rider check behind them, they should always turn around from the right, because according to Japanese traffic rules, vehicles come from right. As a motorcycle rider, everybody needs training, said Andre Morgan from Directorate of Logistics at U.S. Army Garrison - Japan. In this training, you have a chance to practice braking and stopping, so itll help you when you have an accident you can react quickly and maneuver quicker. Maybe it will help you to prevent the accident. I think more motorcycle riders should join this training. KPD and the Camp Zama Safety Office have forged a strong relationship through various events. Sagamihara City is willing to offer safety workshops for Camp Zama as an additional safety measure. The next motorcycle safety training is scheduled to be held July 2 at Yokohama North Dock. For more information, contact Tuskey via e-mail at ktuskey@capefoxit.com.

Nodoka Otani, a member of the White Angels at the Kanagawa Police Department, gives a safety briefing to Andre Morgan from the Directorate of Logistics at U.S. Army Garrison - Japan during a motorcycle training course given by the KPD Friday at Sagami General Depot. More than 20 people attended the training.

Photo by Tetsuo Nakahara

Torii Station cuts floss for grand opening of dental clinic

By lauren Hall
Torii Station Public Affairs

Torii Stations newly renovated Dental-Medical Clinic was unveiled in a unique, yet fitting, flosscutting ceremony on June 4. Maj. James Anderson, Torii Dental Clinic Officer in Charge, and Staff Sgt. Jay Dy, Torii Dental Clinic Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, arranged the one-of-akind event. Were very excited for you to witness this first floss-cutting ceremony, said Maj. Anderson, whose son, Noah, and daughter, Isabella, helped make the oversized floss box which contained 100 yards of dental floss. We are honored and we want to thank you for your time to share this moment with us at this grand opening and floss-cutting ceremony for the Torii Station dental clinic, said Col. David Mott, Commander, U.S. Army Dental Activity (DENTAC) Japan Commander. Mott explained that DENTAC Japan first began staffing operations in the original dental clinic here in 1987. Initially this clinic was a oneperson clinic with four chairs. Today this facility is an eight-chair clinic staffed with three and some-

times four dentists with multiple supporting staff members, said Mott. This is a special day. If you saw this building just a few months ago, you would know what a special day this is. Not just for Maj. Anderson and Staff Sgt. Dy and for their staff but also for their patients and the entire Torii Station community, he said. Once you see the new facility it becomes obvious that technology is playing a never-ending role in dental practice. I can assure you that this renewed building is a premier state of the art facility that sets new standards, he said. During the renovations which began in May 2009, the dental clinic was relocated into a temporary building near Torii Beach. The new facility houses both a dental and a medical clinic, however, its main purpose is to provide dental health care. Patients in need of minor medical services, such as sick call, can be seen at the medical clinic, while emergencies or other serious conditions must go to Lester Naval Hospital. The hard work of all the people involved are commended for a job well done. I would be remiss if I did not publicly thank the Navy and the Air Force for their support

Soldiers and family members ceremonial cut dental floss during the opening of the Torii Station Dental Clinic at Torii Station Okinawa.

Photo by Lauren Hall

for routine care, not just during the transition, but throughout the year, he said. Col. William Bachand, U.S. Army Pacific Regional Dental Command Commander, remembered the original building from a visit here in 2007. We in the dental community know that we always strive to combine function and aesthetics. Youll see that it really came into

fruition in this clinic. This is really a tremendous facility, one of the premier clinics in the dental care system, said Bachand. I would like to send a shout out and thanks for all the great support from to all out sister services here: the Marines, Navy and the Air Force. This is a great example of joint cooperation here, as it is across the Pacific. Its really great here sharing professional services,

and although we have our cultural differences between the services, ultimately, we know whether its a Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine or family member, patient care is first and foremost and thats the goal for all of us, he said. Maj. Anderson mentioned this is the first floss-cutting ceremony here. I think its the first flosscutting ceremony anywhere, said Bachand.

Classifieds & Movies

6 June 10, 2010 TORII
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. Bookkeeper/ internal accountant: The West Pacific Girl Scouts is looking for a bookkeeper to maintain all financial records, produce monthly financial statements, perform other functions necessary to the position. Must be familiar with accounting procedures and principles, MS Excel and other accounting software. Full time, competitive pay with great benefits for someone with SOFA status. Please apply with a resume to westpacificceo@gmail.com or by calling Pam at 263-3597; resume may also be dropped off at the Girl Scout office in Bldng 533. 01 Nissan Primera: 4 drs sedan. Bought from original Japanese owner. Clean car, no mechanical problems. Automatic trans, Pwr steering, cold A/C, Pwr windows /mirrors/ doorlocks, GPS/radio /CD/TV. Only 75,000 KM. JCI good until Sep 2011. First $950 takes. Call Tom at DSN 263-8349, or 080-3708-3281, please leave message. Or text: tom-zama@ softbank.ne.jp. 98 Honda Civic: CD/AC 23,000 (Not a Misprint) KM JCI unitl 10/2011. Well Maintained. 08050134892 or email mike8992005@yahoo. com PCSING available 6/14 (4) 96 Mitsubitshi RvR: Excellent condition, new $300 battery, new $500 Alternator, newer tires, Power windows, AC & Heat work perfectly, retractable mirrors,keyless entry,car rack. JCI until Apr 2011, Road Tax paid until Mar 2011. $2000/OBO. Call Don at 09098404592;2637648 or email: donald.dais@yahoo.com (2) 94 Honda ascot; JCI to 23 Apr 11. Silver; good condition. $1,800 DSN 263-4354. (2) 93 Honda legend: 110,000 Km / 68,000 Mi, Dark Blue, 4 Door Sedan, PW, PL, AC, PS, PB, Good Condition, Runs Good, JCI until Nov 2010, Avail 18 June 2010. $500.00. Call 263-7495 (leave message) or email: n3876h@ tampabay.rr.com (3)

www.torii.army.mil
Office and Unit Mailroom operations. Please contact Army Community Services at 263-8087 for details and assistance on volunteering your services. Guitar Teacher: For two Camp Zama boys (12, 9) for 60 - 90 minute lessons once per week starting ASAP. $ 20/hour. Day/time is flexible. Boys have own Epiphone acoustic guitar. Call Paul 263-3387 (O) or 263-8143 (H). 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

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 on the Internet at http://www.usagj.jp.pac. army.mil/ima/sites/jeso/rp_jjobs_list_j.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 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 Hotel desk Clerk (lodging), BD, RFT, NF-01, $7.25 - $9.00, Closes: June 4, 2010 lead Child and Youth Program assistant (sHa) (CYs), RFT, CY-02, $13.14 - $17.09, Closes: November 17, 2010, Open until filled Program operations specialist, (CYs), RFT, NF-04, $35,500 - $48,000, Closes: June11, 2010

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.

For sale
Softbank cell phones, only 18 months old. Buy one or two. One is black Panasonic, other is pink Sharp. Both have text and camera. Optional internet and int'l calling packages available. English instructions, battery charger included. Cost $187 ea new. Yours for $90 each, or $150 for both. Call Tom at DSN 263-8349, or 080-3708-3281, pls lv msg. Or tom-zama@ softbank.ne.jp. Misc items: Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55mm lens kit with BG-E5 grip and additional battery, like new condition. Asking $450.00, Giant Escape R3 Hybrid bicycle, brand new, never ridden, very light and always kept indoors. Asking $400.00 If interested in any of these items, please contact Mike at BAL1969@HOTMAIL.COM or at 0906311-9177.

Vehicles for sale

04 Nissan skyline fairlady Z/350Z: Dark Metallic Grey, Nismo, auburn leather seats, Excellent condition, 20/19 VIP Luxury Wheels, HKS exhaust system, 4 tips, Drill/Slot Rotors, Power everything, New JCI, TV, NAV, Mini Disc, Keyless, 6CD, PCSing: $14.500 OBO. Call 090-8517-9568 (2)

Wanted
U.s. army Garrison Japan Postal service Center : Volunteer opportunities are available in the USAGJ Postal Service Center, we will provide you with valuable training in Post

Pets
animal adoption: Dogs and cats are available for adoption at the Camp Zama Veterinary Clinic. For more information, call 263-3875

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.

Movie sCHedUle
saGaMiHaRa
http://www.aafes.com/ems/pac/zama.htm
267-6111

aTsUGi Cinema 77
https://www.atsugi.navy.mil/ATSUGI/Mwr/index.html
264-3789

friday 6:30 p.m....................Iron Man 2 (PG-13) 117 9 p.m....................Sex and the City 2 (R) 147 saturday 6:30 p.m....................Iron Man 2 (PG-13) 117 9 p.m....................Sex and the City 2 (R) 147 sunday 3:30 p.m..........Diary of a Wimpy Kid (PG) 92 6:30 p.m................Sex and the City 2 (R) 117

minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes

friday 7 p.m...............The Back-Up Plan (PG-13) 98 9:30 p.m..............................Kick Ass (R) 117 saturday 4:30 p.m......................The Losers (PG-13) 98 7 p.m...............The Back-Up Plan (PG-13) 98 9:30 p.m.................Death at a Funeral (R) 92

minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes

sunday 3 p.m...........................The Losers (PG-13) 98 minutes 5:30 p.m...........The Back-Up Plan (PG-13) 98 minutes 8 p.m....................Sex and the City 2 (R) 147 minutes

for your Tv schedule, visit www.myafn.net

sPoRTs & fiTNess

www.torii.army.mil TORII
June 10, 2010

12 teams kick off softball preseason

By dustin Perry
Torii Editor

Your Weekly Dose

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Asthma is a disease of the lungs in which the airways become blocked or narrowed, causing breathing difficulty. It is unfortunately quite common and can be exacerbated by physical and some environmental factors that can be found in this part of the world. If you have asthma or allergies, ensure that you collaborate closely with your physician. Some causes of asthma include allergens, irritants in the air, respiratory infections, exercise, weather, expression of strong emotions, and certain medications. Treatment of asthma includes long-term controllers or steroidal medications, and quick-relief medications. To help prevent asthma, know your triggers and limit exposure, take medications as prescribed, monitor your asthma and recognize early signs of worsening, and know what to do when it worsens. More information can be found at http://www. aafa.org/display.cfm?id=8&cont=9.
Access to care at BG Sams U.S. Army Health Clinic is avaialble 24/7. The clinic is not open 24/7 but our triage line is available 24/7. When calling the clinic at 263-4127, our staff will notify a provider who will call you back. The provider will advise you if you can wait till the clinic opens, or if you need to seek medical care at either Yokosuka Navy Hospital, Yokota AFB Hospital or at a Host Nation Hospital or Clinic.

Obviously not pleased with their lessthan-stellar performance last year, the Air Force Predators went ahead and won their intramural softball preseason opener Tuesday by a whopping 23-point margin. The Predators bats were relentless and their defense tenacious throughout their 26-3 victory against the 441st Military Intelligence Battalion Shurikens at Rambler Field. Coach Adam Harris attributed his teams renewed spirit to the fresh start that the preseason provides. Its a new season and I think everybody is excited to play, so I think everybody was on top of their game tonight, said Harris. We havent played in about a year, so the preseason allowed us to get a feel for everybodys position and build our team camaraderie, he added. Our teams a lot more solid [this year]. In addition to the Predators and Shurikens, 10 other teams in the Camp Zama league shook the dust off their gloves and competed in the opening week of practice games the last of which will conclude tonight before the start of the regular season on Monday. Softball is the No. 1 sport on Camp Zama, said Andy Abear, the intramural sports director here, and the preseason is a good opportunity for the players to get some practice in before the beginning of the regular season. After seeing a few of the games during the preseason and witnessing the teams gain their bearing, Abear said this season has the potential to be just as fierce as in years past. Just from watching the teams this week, it looks like many of the same ones will be competitive this year, said Abear. Casey Steuber, the Predators team captain, said their blowout win against the Shurikens gave them a boost of confidence with which to begin the regular season. He attributed his teams stellar performance to solid base-hitting and an improved roster of players. The preseason is kind of like a tune-up: trying people in new positions, everyone

Recently we have noticed an increase of calls to the 911 number. This is the emergency number which activates the MPs, our ambulance, EMTs and translators. Of course, if you have a life threatening medical emergency such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, or trauma, please call 911 on post or 119 off post. If you are feeling sick, or have an injury that does not meet the criteria for life, limb or eyesight, please call the clinic first at 263.4127 and push option 1 for triage nurse or 24/7 medical advice. Our provider on call will advise you on what options are available, such as Yokota AFB hospital, Yokosuka Navy Hospital or a local Host Nation clinic/hospital, in which case we would arrange for a translator to assist you.
Andrew Flor, a member of the 441st Military Intelligence Battalion Shurikens, warms up in the on-deck circle during a preseason softball game Tuesday against the Air Force Predators. Twelve teams are competing in this years intramural season.
Photo by Dustin Perry

Sports Briefs
Yano Pool reopens
All aquatic services at Yano Fitness Center including the swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room reopened March 25 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.

getting their swing back from not having swung a baseball bat all year, and getting out all the cobwebs from our game, said Steuber. The other teams competing in the league are the Directorate of Public Works; U.S. Army Japan Garrison; 78th Signal Battalion, Army Medical Department, Japan

Engineer District; Morale, Welfare and Recreation; 35th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion; Directorate of Emergency Services; USARJ; and 78th Aviation Battalion. Games are scheduled to be held Monday through Thursday at Rambler Field beginning at 6 p.m.

Six-Person Soccer

A six-person soccer tournament is scheduled to be held 9 a.m. Saturday at the Yano Soccer Field. The event is open to all military personnel in Camp Zama, Sagami Depot, and Sagamihara Housing Area; retirees, DoD and Department of the Army civilians, AAFES employees, family members (18 years of age or older and not in high school), JGSDF members, and MLC employees. Teams may be all male, mixed or all female. Please register at the Yano Fitness Center issue counter by 5 p.m. today. There is no fee for this tournament. Awards will be presented to the first- and secondplace teams. Commanders Cups points will be awarded for this event. For more information, call 263-4664 or 263-7980.

Travel & CulTure

8 June 10, 2010 TORII
www.torii.army.mil

Soak in the hot spring experience at Yukai Sokai

Photo and story by Tetsuo Nakahara
Torii Staff

iving and working in Japan offers foreigners a host of unique opportunities to experience Japanese culture, and one of the most popular and relaxing cultural rituals is a long soak in an onsen, or public natural hot spring bath. For the most part, the Japanese are bath fanatics and the Japanese archipelago is host to thousands of hot springs. The Japanese are known for their pilgrimages to find the ultimate bathing experience. Hakone, located in Kanagawa Prefecture about an hour away from Camp Zama, is one of the most well-known hot spring destinations in Japan. However, for people looking to soak their cares away a little closer to home, look no further than Zama Citys Yukai Sokai onsen. Yukai Sokai hosts a variety of different styles of baths in the facility including jet baths, a cascading waterfall bath and a bath located outside in the courtyard for bathers who enjoy some fresh air while they soak. The bathhouse also features a ganbanyoku, or bedrock bath, which does not have any water but rather a heated rock that relaxes and reportedly allows the bather to sweat out impurities. Some women consider the bedrock bath to be a beautifying agent. Yukai Sokai also offers a sauna. In addition to the relaxing nature of the baths, the natural springs in Yukai Sokai possess a high level of minerals that have proven to be helpful in heading minor cuts, burns, feminine ailments, and other maladies. No spa treatment at Yukai Sokai would be complete without a nice private massage, followed by a delicious traditional Japanese meal at the facilitys magnificent restaurant. Here are some tips to know that will make your visit to Yukai Sokai easier: 1. Take off your clothes in the changing room. 2. Put clothes in the shelf, basket or locker. 3. Enter the bathroom with a small towel. 4. There will be a bucket beside the tub, scoop out some water and pour it over yourself to rinse your body before getting in the bathtub. 5. Soak in the bathtub. Remember not to bring anything into the tub, not even a towel. Do not use soap in the tub. 6. Get out of the tub and wash your body or hair in front of the faucet. (It should be done outside of the tub.) 7. Rinse off soap and shampoo well. 8. Rinse your body with clean warm water in front of faucet. 9. Dry your body with your small towel before you go to the changing room. 10. Dry your body with your bath towel and dress in the changing room. If you get confused or need help, the staff at Yukai Sokai can help you through the process. Yukai Sokai is open daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prices vary depending on how long you stay at the facility. A one-hour ticket is 480 yen Monday through Friday, and 580 yen on the weekends. A two-hour ticket is 800 yen during the week and 1,000 yen on the weekends. The best deal is the one-day pass for 1,400 yen during the week and 1,700 yen on the weekends. So the next time you start to feel the stresses of the work week, treat yourself to a day at a spa that is located conveniently close to home.

Soubudai mae Sta.

Sagamidai Kosaten

Camp Zama Main Gate Carest Zama Netz Toyota

Yukai Sokai