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Zama honors Hispanic Heritage Month

By Dustin Perry
Torii Editor

Photo by Dustin Perry

The guitarist and lead singer of the three-piece Cuban band Son Sobroson performs onstage at the Community Activity Center here during Camp Zamas annual Hispanic Heritage Month observation, held Sept. 28.

The culture, diversity and historical contributions of Hispanic-Americans were celebrated Sept. 28 during an annual observance held at the Community Activity Center here. The event featured lively song and dance performances, a sampling of authentic Latino foods, and remarks from a distinguished guest speaker as well as the commander of U.S. Army Dental Activity Japan, one of the units responsible for presenting the observance. In his opening remarks, Col. David Mott made note of this years theme, Many Backgrounds, Many Stories One American Spirit. Observations like the one held at Camp Zama and around the world are meant to pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society, he said. This celebration commemorates the contributions made to American life by the Hispanic community, said Mott. A number of presentations punctuated the observation, including the oral histories of Spanish-speaking countries like Puerto Rico and El Salvador, which were read by Soldiers assigned here. Deanna Wade, a 10th-grader at Zama American High School, read a Hispanic heritagethemed essay she wrote that was selected as the winner among several entries. Also highlighted were notable Hispanic-American Soldiers, such as Master Sgt. Jose M. Lopez, Col. Joseph C. Rodriguez and Master Sgt. Roy P. Benavidez all of whom were awarded the Medal of Honor for their actions during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, respectively. The observation came alive with a traditionally attired local folklore dance group whose members performed in unison to the sounds of lively music. Next, the ZAHS band played a selection of music on the CAC stage. The Cuban band Son Sobroson, a three-piece group featuring a Spanish guitar player and two multi-instrumentalists, capped the entertainment portion with an extended set of passionate songs and an impromptu dance interlude. The guest speaker for the event was Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Kenneth Hancock, the deputy command chaplain for U.S. Army Japan. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, Hancock pursued a background in biblical studies and Christian education before entering active duty as a chaplain in 1993. During his remarks, Hancock lauded the accomplishments of Hispanic-Americans who have soared to the heavens with NASA, walked the halls of Congress, and graced the red carpets of Hollywood. To encourage those in attendance to achieve greatness, the chaplain offered them the Spanish word ganas, which means ones desire or drive. He then imparted the story of Lupe Quintanilla, who overcame a series of daunting educational and cultural setbacks as a child to become a successful professor and businesswoman. I close by challenging you to allow ourselves to believe that ganas can help you transform your future so that you, in turn, can touch someone elses life, said Hancock.

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Driving reminders
All DoD cardholders and master labor contract employees must comply with the following regulations when driving on U.S. military installations in Japan: Bicycle riders must wear an approved helmet with the chin strap fastened at all times. Riders must comply with traffic regulations, which include stopping at stop signs and yielding the right-of-way when required. The use of headphones or earphones while driving, walking, jogging, skating or bicycling on installation roads and streets is prohibited. Operators of two-wheeled cycles propelled by a motor must wear the required personal protection equipment as follows: Riders will wear helmets that are properly fastened under the chin, and the helmet must meet approved safety standards, which can be identified by locating the certification tag within the helmet shell. Riders will wear shatter-resistant goggles or a full face shield that is properly attached to the helmet. The windscreen alone does not meet the proper eye protection requirement. Riders will wear a long-sleeve shirt or jacket, full-length trousers and full-fingered gloves or mittens. Leather boots or overthe-ankle shoes must be worn. A brightly colored outer garment must be worn during the day and a reflective upper garment must be worn at night and during times of reduced visibility. All motor vehicle operators must wear a seatbelt. Refrain from drinking heavily the night before your work day. Remember that one alcoholic beverage will render the average-sized individual legally drunk under Japanese law. All drivers must come to a full and complete stop at yield and stop signs when crossing traffic is present.

CFC pledge season kicks off

By Dustin Perry
Torii Editor

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Army Suggestion Program

The Army Suggestion Program, previously known as the Army Ideas for Excellence Program, has gone online. The new suggestion-processing program was unveiled on Army Knowledge Online. Anyone with an AKO username and password can now submit suggestions electronically. Detailed guidance is provided at https://armysuggestions.army.mil. There are several advantages to this program, the biggest one being that anyone with access to the Internet can make a suggestion from wherever they are. There is no longer a need to wait until you return to your home station to write and submit an idea. Once submitted, the suggestion is processed entirely online. For further information, contact program administrator Keith Simon via email at keith.simon@us.army.mil or by phone at 263-5129. An alternate point of contact is Masao Naito, who can be contacted via email at masao.naito@us.army.mil or by phone at 263-5634.

The start of the 50th year of the Combined Federal Campaign, the worlds largest workplace charity program, was marked with a kickoff ceremony held Monday at the U.S. Army Japan headquarters here. The kickoff was meant to raise awareness of the program and emphasize the level of importance the USARJ and I Corps (Forward) commander is placing on participation from Department of Defense personnel this year, said the CFC installation manager for Camp Zama. The commanding general feels it is important for our DoD personnel to express their support for the various charities through this program, said Capt. Dat Nguyen. As we increase awareness, hopefully well have more people out there willing to help. Soldiers and civilian employees can make donations of any monetary amount to any one of the more than 2,400 eligible charitable organizations during the CFC campaign season, which lasts until Dec. 15. Representatives from tenant units and directorates throughout USARJ were selected to educate their personnel and help facilitate the donation process. The CFC represents an opportunity for members of the federal workforce to give back a little bit, said Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison Sr., USARJ and I Corps (Forward) commander, during remarks at Mondays ceremony. This is a very important campaign; federal government employees have been contributing to this campaign for 50 years, said Harrison. The donations that are contributed will certainly make a difference in someones life. There are three methods by which to donate to the CFC. The first is via payroll deduction, wherein contributors can elect to have money taken from their paycheck in either a one-time lump sum, or smaller increments over a 12-month period. The second method allows for a direct donation in the form of cash or check. Third, contributors can e-give their donations via the Internet. CFC representatives can answer questions about the program and provide assistance, said Nguyen. Last year, USARJ personnel

Command Sgt. Maj. James P. Norman, command sergeant major of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward), cuts a slice of cake during Mondays kickoff event for this years Combined Federal Campaign, a fundraising program for federal employees.

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donated $82,000 during the campaign. The units goal this year is $90,000. I think with the emphasis were placing on the CFC this year and the effort our representatives are going to put forward to raise public awareness, Im pretty sure we can reach that goal, said Nguyen. Its one-stop shopping, so to speak, where personnel can learn about the different

charities and choose which one they would like to donate to. The CFC was established in 1961 as a way to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee-focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all, according to the CFC website. It is the most successful program of its kind, having raised $281.5 million worldwide last year, and more than $6 billion in the last half-century. Visit www. opm.gov/cfc for more information.

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Camaraderie, memories still remain

By Tetsuo Nakahara
Torii Staff

U.S. Army Medical Command Japan Association members hold reunion at Zama
Former acquaintances from as far back as 66 years ago revisited the shared memories of working together in Japan during a U.S. Army Medical Command Japan Association reunion held Sept. 28 at the Camp Zama Community Club here. Those in attendance at the reunion all worked at the Sagami-Ono U.S. Army Hospital between 1945 and 1979. Shortly after World War II ended, medics from the 128th Station Hospital and Military Police, two of the very first units to land, arrived in the Kanto area to assist in the release of American prisoners of war interned in camps in the Tokyo-Yokohama area. Setting up the 1st Medical Installation at Camp Zama, the commanding officer of the 128th arrived at the Japanese Military Hospital in Sagami-Ono to accept its surrender. Since then, the hospital was operated as the U.S. Army Medical Hospital until 1979, when the hospital closed and relocated from its Sagami-Ono site to become an ambulatory care clinic at Camp Zama. Fifteen U.S. and seven Japanese former employees attended the reunion tour some of whom worked at the hospital between 1946 and 1966, the peak period of operations during the Korean and Vietnam wars. One of those attendees, retired Command Sgt. Maj. John Smith, was assigned in Japan as the command sergeant major of the U.S. Army Hospital at Camp Zama and U.S. Army Medical Command Japan in 1968, and was also stationed there during the two wars. The Vietnam War was the worst time, said Smith. Sagami-Ono Hospital went up to a 1,000-bed facility during the peak of the Vietnam War. We received as many as 1,000 patients in Japan a day out of Vietnam. A great abundance of patients were coming daily into Tachikawa and Yokota, and coming into Zama and other hospitals in Japan. Every day, everybody was getting patients. It was really a lot of work. This is a tremendous to come back home, added Smith. We were hardworking people we played sports hard, and we worked very close together, the Japanese employees and U.S. military. We kept writing each other all the time, so coming back and getting together like this again and remaking our acquaintances its just great to get back together. During the reunion, many notable moments throughout the hospitals history were shared, including when scenes from the long-running hit TV show M*A*S*H were filmed there in 1963. Col. Kathleen Ryan, commander of the BG Crawford F. Sams U.S. Army Health Clinic, was invited as a guest speaker at the reunion, during which she revealed that she was actually born at the U.S. Army Hospital in Sagami-Ono. Some of the people and staff here, they were here when I was born, said Ryan. Its very special that there is a longstanding tradition that for anybody who worked at a medical facility in Japan, they offer membership [in the USAMCJA] and continue this camaraderie. Its been wonderful. Following the luncheon, the group received a tour of Camp Zama and Sagamihara Family Housing Area before heading to the Isetan Department Store in Sagami-Ono, the former location of the hospital where they previously served. They ventured to the top floor of the building, where they had a wide view of the area and saw the changes the city had undergone in the time since they left Japan.

Retired Sgt. Maj. John Smith, right, and retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 Marvin Wayne, center, both previously assigned to the Sagami-Ono U.S. Army Hospital, get a view from the Isetan Department Store, the former site of the medical facility from 1945 to 1979. Fifteen U.S. and seven Japanese members of the U.S. Army Medical Command Japan Association attended a reunion held Sept. 28 at Camp Zama.

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Retired Sgt. Maj. Frank Guinn met his wife, a Japanese former staff member at the Sagami-Ono hospital, and the two have been married for 45 years. They both came back together to attend the reunion. I was stationed in Japan from 1965 to 1968, said Guinn. It was very hectic at the time in Sagami Ono, but it was a very

enjoyable time for us. I was from a small town and wasnt facing much of a future except in the Army, and my Japan experience really expanded my view of things. My time in Japan was what made me decide to remain in the Army and make it a career, so its been a very positive influence on me and I really enjoyed my time here.

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UpcomingOngoing Events
Energy Conservation Notice
During these extraordinary times, please do your part to conserve energy and educate others. In the event the peak electrical demand is exceeded, DPW may have to conduct the following actions: Early shutdown of air-conditioning systems at designated facilities. Turn on A/Cs later in the morning. Increase of thermostat settings at designated facilities and areas. Shut down lighting systems. To prevent disruption of normal A/C operations and area lighting, the following actions must be implemented to conserve energy: If you have multiple A/C split units in your house use only the one in the rooms being occupied. USAG-J peak consumption time is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make every attempt to avoid using appliances like dishwashers, washers and dryers during this time. Turn off A/Cs and maximize use of fans, or set the A/C thermostats to 78 degrees or above. Increase settings to no less than 85 degrees when not at home and at the end of the duty day in administrative areas. Turn off all unnecessary lights (interior / exterior) at home, unused office spaces, classrooms and conference rooms. Turn down all remaining individual lighting levels where possible. Replace incandescent bulbs with energy-efficient compact fluorescents or LEDs available at the Self-Help Stores (Bldg. 694 at Camp Zama, and Bldg. S-150 at SFHA). Turn off all office and home appliances (i.e. coffee pots, stoves, microwave ovens, refrigerators, fans) when not in use. Unplug them when not in use. Set computers, monitors, printers, copiers, and other business equipment to their energy-saving feature, and turn them off when not in use or at the end of the day. For more information on energy conservation, contact the DPW Environmental Division at 263-3559.

Fire Prevention Week

Fire Prevention Week 2011 is scheduled from Sunday through Oct. 15. Fire Prevention Week is to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. The Great Chicago Fire was a conflagration that burned from Oct. 8 through 10, 1871, and killed more than 250 people and destroyed more than 17,000 buildings. The theme for 2011 Fire Prevention Week is Protect Your Family From Fire. During Fire Prevention Week, various activities will be held to promote the importance of preventing fires. Sunday morning, a fire truck display and Sparky the Fire Dog will be at the Camp Zama Exchange to hand out brochures and promotion materials to customers. The display will be at the Sagamihara Family Housing Area Commissary from Sunday afternoon. A parade will be held prior to the displays at the commissaries. Fire helmets will be given away during the parade at SFHA. During Fire Prevention Week, fire-prevention training, evacuation drills and demonstrations will be conducted throughout USAG-J installations. Fire-safety activities will be conducted at Camp Zama and SFHA Child Development Centers and School Age Services to promote Fire Prevention Week. On Tuesday, a fire-evacuation drill and other activities are scheduled to be held at Arnn Elementary School. Students can experience a water-shooting drill with support from SFHA fire station crewmembers, and a robotic Sparky will even speak to them during the activities.

Whats Happening Outside the Gate?

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Yokohama October Fest @ Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, Sept. 30-Oct. 16 Kawasaki Awa Odori Dance Performance Festival @ Kawasaki Station East Exit area, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa, Oct. 8

Awa Odori is a traditional Japanese folk dance performance. People dance on the street, with up-beat music played by Japanese instruments. Women wear summer cotton kimonos called yukata and dance in formation. Men wear happi coats and tabi socks, and dance with more freedom. Everyone keeps their hands and arms above their shoulders.

Hello Yokohama Festival @ Yokohama Park Nihon Odori Ave. area, Oct. 9
Lots of fun for families; 80 food/goods booths, music/ dance performances, kids games, etc.

Tokyo Vegefood Fest @ Yoyogi Park, Tokyo, Oct. 15-16

http://tokyo-vegefest.com/english.html

CLEP and DANTES Testing

College-Level Examination Program and Defense Activity for Non-traditional Education Support testing sessions are held at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesdays. To schedule an appointment, call 263-5379 or e-mail dspivey@ asia.umuc.edu.

Yokohama Indian Festival Diwali in Yokohama @ Yamashita Park, Yokohama, Oct. 15-16 Nikko Tosho-gu Shrine Grand Autumn Festival in Nikko, Tochigi Oct. 16 & 17
Oct 16:Traditional Japanese Horseback Archery Demonstration Oct 17:1,000 Samurai Warriors Parade

SCHOOL NEWS
Zama Child Development Center: 263-4992 SHA Child Development Center: 267-6348
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. Student Orientation beginning at 3 p.m. Aug. 18 in the schools cafeteria. The orientation is designed for students attending Arnn for the first time to come and learn about the educational programs and receive a tour of the school.

Zama American Middle School: 263-4040

Visit the Web at www.zama-ms.pac.dodea.edu/ for information pertaining to Zama American Middle School.

John O. Arnn Elementary: 267-6602

Your child or someone elses may qualify for Preschool Services for Children with Disabilities (PSCD). Screenings for children ages 3 to 5 are held twice a month at AES to locate and identify children who may have developmental delays. Call Arnn Elementary School at 267-6602 to make an appointment if you suspect your child has a delay in language, physical, cognitive, social or adaptive behavior development. For children under 3 years of age, you can call EDIS at 267-6545 to schedule an appointment. Student registration: The school registration process continues at Arnn for newly arrived families and for those who have kindergarten-aged children. Arnn Elementary is a pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade school for those families who are command-sponsored by U.S. Army Garrison Japan and its affiliated units. Please hand-carry the following documents at time of registration: Orders of sponsor (orders must have the childrens names on the orders), updated copy of childs immunization records; students passport or birth certificate, letter of employment, updated contact information, parents identification card, and previous school records, if applicable. new student orientation: Arnn Elementary School will be hosting its annual New

Zama American High School: 263-3181

The ZAHS tennis team will begin practicing at 3:30 p.m. today at the campus tennis courts. In order to practice, players must have a current power of attorney, physical and signed copy of the high school athletic contract. For more information, contact Wanda Finley via email at wanda.finley@pac.dodea.edu or by phone at 263-3181. Visit the Web at www.zama-hs.pac.dodea.edu/ for information pertaining to Zama American High School.

Child, Youth and School Services: 263-4500

u-turn Program: This program is designed for youths to turn themselves around and get the help they need to graduate from high school and move on to higher education. Its up to U to turn yourself around. Join us Tuesday and Thursday nights to form study groups; work together with your classmates; get help from staff and other volunteers; tutor classmates; get S.A.T. tutoring / practice tests; use this time to work on scholarships and other financial aid applications.

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Zama Girl Scouts cross bridge to next level

By dustin Perry
Torii Editor

Nine Girl Scouts from Camp Zama took the symbolic step to their next level in the program during a ceremony that also included a rededication for returning Scouts and a welcome to those joining for the first time this year. The tradition, known as bridging, was staged Saturday at the Camp Zama Chapel, where those graduating to the next highest troop pledged to uphold the values and accept the responsibilities that go along with their promotion, said the Girl Scouts co-overseas committee chairperson. For the girls, the bridging ceremony is about understanding what you were and what that means, and then understanding where youre going, said Sara Davis. A small bridge sat front and center at the head of the worship hall, overlooking a stream made of construction paper and other decorations. One troop at a time, the Scouts preparing to bridge completed one of various transitional ceremonies before crossing the bridge or stream and joining their new troop. Up first were four Daisies Girl Scouts between the ages of 5 and 7 who graduated to Brownie Troop 11. Next, three Brownies graduated to Junior Troop 67. Finally, two Juniors graduated to Cadet Troop 900.

There are certain prerequisites and tasks a Girl Scout must meet and complete before bridging, including familiarizing themselves with the activities and responsibilities of the next highest troop level, said Davis. Perhaps most importantly, those bridging are responsible for planning and coordinating their own ceremony, she added. For the last few weeks, all of the girls who bridged tonight got together on their own time to help decide how to run the ceremony; they had an active part in planning, said Davis. You saw the oldest Girl Scouts leading the activities, because were instilling leadership traits in them. Seventeen Girl Scouts of various ages rededicated their participation in the program. They each committed to follow through on the pledges stated in the Girl Scout Law, some of which include being honest and fair, friendly and fair and considerate and caring. We try to reiterate the Girl Scouts Promise and the 10 parts of the Girl Scouts Law and incorporate them into the program, said Cheryl June, the other co-overseas committee chairperson. The general goal is to teach them how to become leaders, take self-initiative and help lead the younger Girl Scouts. The final ceremony, known as the investiture, was held to welcome six new Scouts to the program.

Kiahna McIntyre, 9, takes part in a bridging ceremony Saturday at the Camp Zama Chapel, in which she graduated from a Brownie to a Junior troop in the Girl Scouts. Nine Scouts bridged, 17 more rededicated, and six new Scouts were welcomed.

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It was Junes hope that the ceremony in its entirety was an extremely gratifying experience for everyone involved, she said from the Scouts and troop leaders taking part, to the parents and family members watching. As a leader, its nice to see how your

volunteer time and your hard work have paid off, said June. There is a lot we learn as adults, in taking on the responsibility and being a leader in Girl Scouts. Its very rewarding to see the girls doing the work and seeing how much time theyve put into something like this.

Two Okinawa Soldiers inducted into Audie Murphy Club

Story and photo by Sgt. Kathryn Virrey
10th Support Group

TORII STATION, Okinawa Two Soldiers here were recently inducted into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club after successfully completing a series or rigorous requirements needed to join. The SAMC is an elite organization for which only a few are selected. Becoming a member transitions Soldiers into leaders, helping them learn life skills to empower others to become better Soldiers and individuals. To qualify, candidates must compete in a series of both physical and intellectual challenges. The first is the Army Physical Fitness Test. The candidates then proceed to the Engagement Skills Trainer to qualify on weapons, before moving on to a series of written and oral exams known as boards that test their knowledge on various historical and situational issues. The SAMC is a great organization to be a part of, said Staff Sgt. Christopher Campbell, a candidate assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery. It is a network of outstanding mentorship and leadership. It is an elite noncommissioned officer organization that truly gives back to the community. That is what attracted me to pursue this. Campbell went onto to explain about the intensity of the competition. I prepared for a solid five months after coming back from a mission in Cambodia, said Campbell. The hardest part of the entire process was the boards. You prepare so much for them, but sometimes there is no right or wrong answer. Staff Sgt. Cory K. Tichenor, a Patriot missile operator assigned to 1-1 ADA, echoed the sentiments regarding the hard work and spirit of joining the club. The whole process as a candidate was nerve-racking, said Tichenor. Now that Ive been inducted, I will help mentor future candidates and continue volunteering for events. For the Soldiers, I will continue to guide them on

Staff Sgts. Christopher Campbell and Cory K. Tichenor certify on the Engagement Skills Trainer, one of many tasks they had to complete in order to be inducted into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club at Torii Station.

the right path in their military career. For the community, I will continue to be more supportive and show a positive influence as a member of the SAMC. Preparation and commitment from each candidate translates into success, said the SAMC president. Im a proud of the candidates throughout the whole selection process; they both demonstrated exceptional mental and physical toughness, said Sgt. 1st Class Tomas

Barrios. This is a testament to their will and determination to be a part of an elite organization. It is an honor to have these two outstanding noncommissioned officers inducted into our prestigious Sergeant Audie Murphy Club. The SAMC is a private U.S. Army organization for enlisted noncommissioned officers. Murphy received the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1945 for his actions during World War II.

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in Nutrition, Dietetics or Home Economics, or BSN in Nursing with some experience in prenatal, maternal or infant nutrition. Experience with WIC desirable. Must have current Drivers License. Must be U.S. citizen. For consideration, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to: wicoverseasjobs@choctawarchiving.com or fax to: (210)525-1398. Choctaw Contracting Services, a rapidly growing provider of health, social, mental health, and administrative services, will reward your efforts with an attractive salary and benefits package. Watch care workers and musicians: Opportunity for Extra Income. Camp Zama Garrison Chaplains Office is taking contract applications for watch care workers and musicians. Applications are available at the Camp Zama Chapel. Please contact SSG Howard F. Thompson (263-8064) or Ms. Nobuko Motegi (263-4898). Deadline Date: 31 August 2011 administrative assistant: Girl Scouts is seeking a skilled office professional to support Girl Scout Overseas West-Pacific at Camp Zama. Excellent computer and communication skills a must. This regular part-time position (25-30) hours per week is available June 15. Send cover letter and resume to Westpacificgirlscouts@ gmail.com 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. Pharmacist, intermittent (240 hours): Provides pharmacist services for outpatient pharmacy at MEDDAC-Japan, Camp Zama. Must have A degree in Pharmacy from an accredited school in the United States or Canada. 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. soon. For more information please contact Coach Merrell at 263-3181 or steven.merrell@ pac.dodea.edu. Taekwondo instructor: Child Youth & School Services SkiesUnlimited program is looking for a certified ATA Taekwondo instructor. If Interested please Contacted Nicholas Andrews, instructional program specialist, at 263-4125 volunteer at 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 Office and Unit Mailroom operations. Please contact Army Community Services at 263-8087 for details and assistance on volunteering your services. 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 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. 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. Help needed: yard cleaning, house cleaning, and other chores. Compensations are upon agreements. Please contact x35477@gmail. com, or call 080-5879-8318.

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about, visit our website http://zamadesu.net/czpc <blockedhttps://zamadesu.net/czpc> , or send us an email at CZPhotoClub@gmail.com. Pet sitting: available around Zama & SHA area. An experienced pet owner. Will walk, feed, and play with dogs or cats while at work or on vacation. $20 a day. sasha-yuri@hotmail.com, 090-8947-4307 Give Hope Nippon: T-shirts designed to raise money for the victims of the earthquake/tsunami. 100% of the profits will go to the Lions Club International. Please visit the website http:// givehopenippon.org/index.html and/or like the facebook page Give Hope Nippon and like the page! Cub scout Pack 34: P34 meets every 2nd Thurs 18:30 Zama Scout Hut Bldg 533. Parents & Single-Soldier Volunteers are welcome. All boys age 7 or grades 1 5 are encouraged to join us for great learning experiences, character building and fun! Contact cubmaster@zamacubscouts. org. 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.

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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 263-3755. 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. Army Job Announcements are available @ www. armycivilianservice.com/ All Federal Governments Jobs are available @ www.usajobs.com/ Child and Youth Program assistant (level 2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT, $9.59 - $17.09, Open Continuous Recreation assistant (lifeguard), RD, NF-02, Flex, $9.29, Closes: November 30, 2011 Recreation assistant (lifeguard/Pool operator), RD, NF-02, RFT, $9.29, Closes: November 30, 2011 lead Child and Youth Program assistant (level 5), SHA, CY-02, RFT, $13.14 - $17.09, Open Continuous

Pets
animal adoption: Dogs and cats are available for adoption at the Camp Zama Veterinary Clinic. For more information, call 263-3875. animal Rescue:A small animal rescue NPO is asking for any dog & cat supplies, food, usedkennels for donation. For details, please call Meg at 263-8327 or e-mail to animalrescuezama@gmail.com

Others
CaMP ZaMa PHoToGRaPHY ClUB: We are a social organization open to all Military, DoD, MLC employees and their families. Our goal is to discuss, appreciate, and promote photography as an art, as well as develop the skills of our members through local events and mentoring. Members of all skill levels are eligible to join. For information about upcoming meetings, events, and a look at what the club is all

ATTENTION
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Wanted
football Coaching: Volunteer Assistant Football Coaches are being sought for Zama High School. Interested individuals should consider their availability for daily after-school practices (1500-1730) as well as spring and preseason practices and games. Coaches meetings begin

Other local positions

security attendants Needed: This is a PartTime Position, Training wil be provided. Hourly Pay $13.00. For more information, stop by Bldg. 102 room A-101, Next to the Student Transportation Office. POC: Mrs. Medina, 263-5898. Project/Task Manager: General Dynamics Information Technology is looking for a Project Manager at Camp Zama. Candidates must be a graduate of a military command and staff college or higher and have experience with the U.S. Army doctrine, organization, and procedures. Apply by sending a cover letter and resume to asdjobs@ gdit.com with Camp Zama in the subject line. General Dynamics Information Technology is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Camp Zama WIC Overseas office has a PT position for Nutritionist/Dietitian/Nurse/Home Economist/Physician Assistant.Requires B.S.

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

friday 6 p.m..............................Dolphin Tale (G) 9 p.m.................Captain America (PG-13) saturday 3 p.m..............................Dolphin Tale (G) 6 p.m.................Captain America (PG-13) 9 p.m............Crazy, Stupid, Love (PG-13) sunday saturday 3 p.m..............................Dolphin Tale (G) 6 p.m.................Captain America (PG-13)

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friday 6 p.m...........................The Help (PG-13) 146 minutes 9:30 p.m.............Conan the Barbarian (R) 113 minutes saturday 3 p.m.............................Dolphin Tale (G) 119 minutes 6 p.m...........................The Help (PG-13) 146 minutes 9:30 p.m.............Conan the Barbarian (R) 113 minutes sunday 2 p.m...Spy Kids: All the Time in the World (PG) 89 minutes 4:30 p.m.......................The Help (PG-13) 146 minutes 8 p.m..............................Fright Night (R) 106 minutes

for your Tv schedule, visit www.myafn.net

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October 6, 2011

Ekiden relay draws 14,000 runners

By dustin Perry
Torii Editor

Your Weekly Dose

Internal monitoring for radiation is available
for Department of Defense-affiliated personnel, including family members, in the Camp Zama community on a voluntary basis for a limited time. Internal monitoring may be scheduled by calling the MEDDAC-Japan appointment line at 2634175 during regular appointment hours, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; and 7 to 8 a.m. and noon to 4 p.m. on Thursdays.

A record number of runners and spectators met Sunday at Sagami General Depot for the 22nd annual East Japan International Ekiden relay race. The immaculate weather on the day of the race, coupled with the friendly atmosphere among the estimated 14,000 runners, made it one of the installations most successful bilateral events, said the director of commercial sponsorship for Camp Zamas Morale, Welfare and Recreation. [The ekiden] gives the Japanese community an opportunity to come on our installation and see who we are and what we have here, and how we conduct our events, said Bob McKeta. I think its really a joint effort where everybody benefits. After thousands had already made their way onto the installation and as hundreds more continued to pour in the crowd was led in a warm-up session to loosen up before the race. Following an opening ceremony that featured a color guard made up of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from Zama American High School, the first-leg runners of the ekiden took their mark. Because the ekiden is a relay race, comprised of four runners per team, only a quarter of the participants originated their leg of the competition from the start line. The others rushed to the transfer point and awaited their turn. Each Ekiden team shares a single tasuki, a colored cloth sash that is worn around the shoulders when running. As each runner completes their portion of the course, the next teammate in line waits to receive the sash and continues the race. The team known as Crest won the Womens Open division with a time of 55 minutes, 19 seconds for their combined 15-kilometer course. A member of the second-place team from Waseda Jitsugyo High School said her experience during the

The BG Sams U.S. Army Health Clinic is not open 24/7, but our triage line is always available. 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 until the clinic opens, or if you need to seek medical care elsewhere. Host-nation hospitals do not operate in the
same manner as in the U.S. Local hospitals do not have to see you when you present at their ER. That is why we want you to call us first. If our provider thinks yours is a medical emergency, our provider will engage our EMS staff, including a translator. Please carry an emergency wallet card with information on who to call for medical assistance. These cards are available at the clinic and at various community events such as the community information exchange and Newcomers Medical Morning.

Runners take off at the start line of the 22nd annual East Japan International relay race Sunday at Sagami General Depot. The event drew a record 14,000 runners.

Photos by Dustin Perry

race was a memorable one. It was a new experience for me to run inside a U.S. military facility, she said. The course was very ideal for the runners and I could maintain my pace, so it was a great race and I had a lot of fun. Atomiclub A, one of many teams racing under the moniker, were the winners in the Mens Open division. They completed their combined 25-kilometer course with a time of 1 hour, 17 minutes, 41 seconds. Winners in the Mens and Womens Status of Forces Agreement divisions were both named Kickin Asphalt. Paul Fameli, a member of the mens team, lauded the event for its large turnout and its ability to bring together Japanese and U.S. athletes to run on an ideal course. I think [the Japanese runners] appreciate the large space at Sagami Depot, because I dont think there are a lot of spaces like this around the area, said Fameli, assigned to the

Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security at Camp Zama. I noticed a lot of college running groups and local running clubs, so I think they were attracted to having large space to run. In the Masters division, which featured runners all ages 40 and above, Atomiclub G won in the mens division with a time of 1:06:46 in their 20-kilometer course, while Atomiclub Y claimed the 15-kilometer womens division title with a time of 59:54. The first ekiden race was sponsored by the Yomiuri Shimbun and was held in 1917. The 508-kilometer event was run over the course of three days between Kyoto and Tokyo. When people come, they can have a good time, said McKeta. Over the years, theyve told their friends who have told their friends, et cetera. A lot of that word-ofmouth advertising has really paid off.

Sports Briefs
Civilian Fitness Program
The Civilian Fitness Program is a Department of the Army-approved program in which civilians are encouraged to engage in a regular program of exercise and other positive health habits. Commanders and supervisors may approve and allow for up to three hours per week for exercise and wellness education during normal work hours for a six-month period. The current cycle assessment will be held beginning at 8 a.m., both today and Friday, at Yano Fitness Center. Those interested need only to attend one assessment, which takes about an hour. Come dressed in exercise clothing. For more information, call Jana York at 263-5050 or email jana.york@us.army.mil.

Sports physicals

Army Regulation 608-10 requires all youths participating in youth sports programs to complete an annual sports physical and provide a copy as part of their registration. All registrations are completed at the Child and Youth Services Parent Central Services in Bldg. 533. To help, PCS staff members are making contact with families 30 days prior to the expiration date of childrens physicals to allow parents time to schedule a current one.

Water aerobics

Water Aerobics classes are from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Yano Fitness Center.

Sports photos wanted

The Torii newspaper wants to publish your action sports photos. 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 3 MB or more to tetsuo.nakahara4@us.army.mil.

Travel & CulTure

Welcome to Ramen Nation

Torii Staff report 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.

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(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.