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Kadena Special Olympics celebrates 12 years

Special-needs athletic event draws 5,000 to Okinawa for story of victory, triumph
By Chip Steitz
10th Support Group Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Okinawa Kadena Special Olympics celebrated its 12th year during a series of rain storms that left close to two inches of water at the event site. However, even as the rain came down, more than 5,000 special-needs athletes, artists, family members and volunteers representing all services on the island joined for the event. Lt. Gen. Burton M. Field, commander of U.S. Forces Japan, and Air Force Brig. Gen. Matthew H. Molloy, commander of the 18th Wing, gave opening remarks encouraging the athletes and reiterating the importance of overcoming adversity. The Special Olympics movement has a great story to tell; a story of victory and triumph that is more than 40 years old and now occurs in more than 180 countries, said Molloy. Its a story of everyday heroics that can change peoples lives. Through determination, spirit and achievement, Special Olympics athletes have created a legacy that benefits all of us. Molloy went onto to highlight the uniqueness of the program on Okinawa. Indeed, 12 years of Kadena Special Olympics have brought us together as a family a family of volunteers, athletes, artists and sponsors who care for each other

and do what is best for our communities celebrating the successes and achievements of individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, Molloy added. It is also a great opportunity for American service members and their families to appreciate the Okinawan culture and to interact, oneon-one, creating friendships that will last a lifetime. During the daylong program, athletes participated in track and field events to include a 400-meter relay race, a 30/200meter dash, a wheelchair dash, ground golf, Frisbee toss, and a standing long jump. The art show featured close to 400 pieces crafted by special-needs artists on Okinawa. My wife Kim and I spent the day at the Kadena Special Olympics and were honored to present medals to the winners of the 200-meter dash, said Col. Lance Koenig, commander of the 10th Regional Support Group. Kadena has the largest Special Olympics outside of the USA and it is a great U.S.-Japan community event. More than 400 Soldiers from units on Okinawa volunteered alongside Airmen, Sailors and Marines, added Koenig. Although it was raining sideways at times, the Japanese athletes were inspirational and they and their families displayed what it means to live with adversity. I feel uplifted and my problems seem much smaller today than they did yesterday.

Photos by Chip Steitz

KADENA AIR BASE, Okinawa Aika Teruya, 18, representing the Okinawa Ro School for Special Needs, competes in the 400-meter relay during the 12th annual Kadena Special Olympics held here Saturday. Kadena Special Olympics is the largest community outreach program in the Pacific, involving 1,300 special-needs athletes and artists with 2,000 volunteers from all services, 400 interpreters, and 1,500 family members. Teruya and her team won the gold medal in the event.

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(From top left): Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Nolan and Lt. Col. Cory Anderton of U.S. Army Garrison Torii Station, and Air Force Lt. Col. Peter Pollock, deputy commander of the 18th Mission Support Group, serve as medal presenters for 400-meter relay winners Sho Iha, 8; Daiki Kinjo, 9; Hirono Kuniyoshi, 9; and Ryoto Ota, 10.

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Zama Briefs
You Made the Grade
Now in its 11th consecutive year, You Made the Grade recognizes students who achieve a B average or better with a benefitsfilled booklet. Exclusive offers include a free Burger King kids meal, a Subway six-inch combo, video rental and $2 off any new-release DVD at the PowerZone, to name a few. Eligible students can also register for a drawing to win a savings bond worth up to $5,000 by filling out and mailing an included entry form. To receive a You Made the Grade booklet, students simply present a valid military ID card and proof of an overall B or better average at the Camp Zama Exchange. Students may receive one coupon package for every qualifying report card, but may enter the savings bond drawing only once per calendar year. Call (214) 261-2103 for more information.

Depot Pass Office Closed

The Pass Office at Sagami General Depot will be closed until Dec. 31. Local national employees and contractors seeking vehicle passes or renewals should submit the required documents, including USAG-J Form 47 signed by their supervisor or contracting officer, to the Camp Zama Pass Office at Bldg. 235. For guest rosters, submit a USAG-J Form 1529 signed by a sponsor. Call 263-4697 for more information.

Members assigned to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces 4th Engineer Group stand in formation Saturday inside Camp Zamas Yano Fitness Center during a ceremony that celebrated the anniversaries of both the unit and its headquarters.

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U.S., Japan recognize partnership

JGSDFs 4th Engineer Group, Zama Sub-post mark anniversaries
By Dustin Perry
Torii Editor

Christmas mailing deadlines

The mailing deadline dates for Air Force post offices in mainland Japan for the 2011 Christmas season are as follows: Space Available Mail: Dec. 2 Parcel Airlift: Dec. 2 Priority Mail: Dec. 9 Letter/First Class Mail: Dec. 9 Express Mail: Dec. 16 Call 263-3963 for more information.

EFMP Respite Care

Respite care is for Army active-duty service members who have a family member enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program with moderate to severe special needs. Those seeking to utilize this service must meet one or more of the eight eligibility criteria to qualify. Call 263-4572 for more information.

Autism Support Group

Autism Support Group meetings are held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on the third Monday of every month at Army Community Service, Bldg. 402. Attendees can meet and network with families touched by autism, and learn strategies on coping with the effects of autism. Call 263-4572 for more information.

Deployed Spouse Support

Deployed Spouse Support Groups are an unofficial resource to network, in an atmosphere of understanding and compassion, with others who are dealing with the challenges of deployment. Meetings are held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in the Army Community Service Outreach Room, Bldg. 402.

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces 4th Engineer Group and its headquarters celebrated nearly 80 collective years in existence during a ceremony held Saturday inside the Yano Fitness Center here. The observance marked both the 39th anniversary of the units formation in 1972 and the 40th anniversary of the relocation of its headquarters, known as the Zama Sub-post, which was established on Camp Zama one year earlier. The event was attended by several members of the JGSDF, distinguished guests such as Zama City Mayor Mikio Endo, U.S. Army Japan officials, Japanese Diet members, assembly members from Sagamihara and Zama cities, and JGSDF retirees. Col. Takeshi Ishimaru, commander of the 4th Engineer Group, gave the opening remarks and noted that the longstanding partnership between the U.S. and Japan was especially exemplified this year in the countries combined efforts following the earthquake and tsunami that struck here on March 11. In Miyagi Prefecture, we cooperated with U.S. Army Japan while conducting Operation Tomodachi, said Ishimaru. We worked closely by exchanging information [with U.S. forces] so that we could accomplish our mission to remove rubble and find missing people. Ishimaru noted that at the peak of disaster-relief efforts during Operation Tomodachi, the JGSDF deployed more than 100,000 personnel. At one point, 85 percent of the 4th Engineer Groups entire forces were deployed.

We have improved disaster-relief operations by cooperating and coordinating with 16 municipalities that we are responsible to support, said Ishimaru. Thanks to the outstanding support and cooperation of many people concerned, including our neighbors, Zama Sub-post is able to celebrate its 40th anniversary this year. This years dual anniversaries are especially significant to the JGSDF unit, Ishimaru said, due to the fact that its Central Readiness Force headquarters will be transferred to and become part of Camp Zama at the end of fiscal 2012. Therefore, this will be the last decade of anniversaries for [the] Zama Sub-post, said Ishimaru. We promise to continue the tradition that our predecessors built and make every effort to develop a strong relationship with the local community. I would like to request your continuous support and cooperation. During his remarks, U.S. Army Garrison Japan Commander Col. Eric D. Tilley said that after nearly four decades, the relationship between U.S. Army Japan and the 4th Engineer Group is as strong as it has ever been. I admire the professionalism and dedication of your entire organization, Tilley said of the JGSDF unit. Since the day I took command here at Camp Zama, I have enjoyed the pleasure of working with you to build and strengthen our bilateral relationship. That relationship, Tilley said, is a key part of the defense of Japan and the stability of the entire Pacific region. The commander lauded the two forces partnership as a role model for the U.S.-Japan alliance. There will be many challenges and

Col. Takeshi Ishimaru, commander of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces 4th Engineer Group, gives remarks Saturday at Yano Fitness Center here during the dual-anniversary ceremony for the unit and its headquarters at Camp Zama.

endeavors in the future, but I know that you will always live up to the proud traditions of your unit, Tilley said. You are a valuable member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, the local Japanese community, and our community here at Camp Zama. You have honored us here today with your invitation to participate in the ceremony, he concluded. As you celebrate your anniversary, the U.S. Army and Camp Zama communities salute and congratulate you on your outstanding achievements. The observance included demonstrations from both a high school rifle drill team and JGSDF combatives students.

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Health fair held for Zama educators

By Dustin Perry
Torii Editor

A health fair was held Friday for teachers and administrators at Camp Zama schools in an effort to promote wellness and provide them with on-campus information and resources, one representative said. The inaugural event included participation from several organizations throughout the installation and offered various healthscreening services, along with an introductory meditation clinic. Were offering blood-pressure screenings, cholesterol screenings [and] glucose screenings, said Capt. Natacha JohnsonGlover, the chief of preventive medicine for Medical Activity Japan. Its very difficult for teachers to get out of their classrooms for these types of services; its easier for us to come to them. Soldier and civilian representatives from units and organizations on Camp Zama, including Public Health Command Region Pacific and the Red Cross, were at the Zama American High School cafeteria during an administrative day, meaning no classes were scheduled. This added a significant level of convenience, one teacher said. Teachers are under a lot of stress now we need more allotted time to take care of ourselves, and more of us need to take advantage of the things that are offered on the installation, like the gym and the different classes there, said Ollie Litt, a coach and teacher at Zama American Middle School. I appreciate that this event was free and that we had all the materials available here. It should encourage us to take better care of ourselves. Among other services, Litt had her blood sugar and cholesterol levels checked by Spc. Matthew Davis from MEDDAC-J. Her blood pressure was a little bit off by her estimation, Litt said, something she plans to combat by walking more and losing weight. Im a coach, so my blood pressure elevates back and forth a lot during games, said Litt. Im also a health teacher, so Im

Zama Exchange outlines holiday return policy

By Myra M. Dizon
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Ollie Lott, a coach and teacher at Zama American Middle School, has her blood sugar and cholesterol levels checked by Spc. Matthew Davis during a health fair held Friday at the school for all teachers and administrators in the community.

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going to start taking better care of myself. I have to do what I tell my students to do. Exercise is not enough; youve got to be choosy about the type of food you eat, and get the right amount of sleep. Its a combination of things. Other information available at the health fair included pamphlets on proper ergonomics for ideal posture, healthy eating guides, smoking cessation resources, stress management tips, and a CPR demonstration from the Red Cross here. Kenneth Romero, Red Cross station manager, lauded the event as an ideal opportunity for his and other organizations to reach out to teachers here and reinforce valuable information. The teachers are people that we need to reach, because they interact with so many of the community members, said Romero. This is a good opportunity for them to get a lot of information in a short amount of time. Also offered was an introductory clinic on mindfulness meditation led by Col. Michael Brumage, commander of Public

Health Command Region Pacific. The intent of mindfulness meditation is to promote insight and concentration, according to 4mindfulnessmeditation.com. It involves the practitioner focusing their attention on a single object in order to keep the mind focused, the site said. Brumage led the hourlong session in the ZAHS auditorium, ideal for its isolation from noise and other distracting elements. The first-time event was an immediate and readily evident success, said JohnsonGlover. It is likely the health fair will be expanded upon and offered again in the future to a wider audience, she said. This allows all of our organizations to be more involved in the community and let teachers know what services we have available for them, so that theyre able to keep their health on their minds, said Johnson-Glover. Wed like to make the fair bigger so that we can draw other organizations into participating, because I think this would definitely benefit the entire Zama community.

Industry statistics show that up to 4 percent of all retail sales are returned for refund or exchange. To alleviate the worry about what can be returned and when, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is allowing hassle-free returns for the holidays. For items purchased between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24, Camp Zama shoppers can return or exchange those items through Jan. 31, 2012. If a shopper requests a refund with a sales receipt, a cash refund will be made if the original purchase was made in cash. If the original purchase was made by credit card, the refund can be credited to the customers same credit card. If a customer requests a refund without a sales receipt, the refund amount is loaded onto an Exchange Merchandise Card. The Camp Zama Exchanges return policy is second to none, said the Exchanges General Manager Shirley A. Huth. With our amended policy during the holiday season, we have the processes to ensure its the right color, look or fit. In addition to returns on locally purchased items, shoppers can return Exchange, catalog or online orders for a full refund on the product. If the return is due to an error on the Exchanges part, shoppers will be reimbursed the standard shipping charges in full. We take our commitment to serving those who serve very seriously, said Huth. Exchange shoppers give the best gifts because we ensure that Soldiers get exactly what they want every time.

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Gospel Service 11 a.m. at SHA Chapel; Holiday Concert 4 to 6 p.m. at SHA Chapel dec. 8: Catholic Immaculate Conception Mass Noon at Zama Chapel dec. 10: Ministry Visit to Koyama Fukusei Hospital 9 a.m. at Zama Chapel dec. 11: Catholic Mass 9 a.m. at Zama Chapel; Protestant Service 11 a.m. at Zama Chapel; Gospel Service 11 a.m. at SHA Chapel; SHA Chapel Christmas Party 1 p.m. at SHA Chapel; Handels Messiah Concert 6 p.m. at Zama Chapel dec. 14: Childrens Christmas Caroling 5 to 8:30 p.m. at SHA Chapel dec. 18: Catholic Mass 9 a.m. at Zama Chapel; Protestant Service 11 a.m. at Zama Chapel; Gospel Service 11 a.m. at SHA Chapel dec. 24: Protestant Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7 p.m. at Zama Chapel; Catholic Christmas Eve Midnight Mass Midnight at Zama Chapel dec. 25: Catholic Mass 9 a.m. at Zama Chapel; Protestant Service 11 a.m. at Zama Chapel; Gospel Service 11 a.m. at SHA Chapel dec. 31: Gospel Service, Watch Night Service 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. at SHA Chapel

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UpcomingOngoing Events
Veterans Day Bike Ride to Cemetery
The Japan POW/MIA Awareness Association Riders Group is scheduled to ride to the Foreign General Cemetery in Yokohama on Friday to honor the veterans buried there. For those who would like to join the group, they will be meeting at the Camp Zama food court parking lot between 5:45 and 6 a.m. on Friday. The group plans to take the scenic route through Kamakura, along the beach, and is scheduled to arrive at the cemetery by 11 a.m. The group will tour the veterans graves and memorials and pay their respects. The planned route for the return trip will be on Old Route 16, originally the main route that connected all military installations in the Kanto Plain region. Those planning to attend can call Mike Lee in advance at 080-4463-1332.

Whats Happening Outside the Gate?

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Dolphin Horror Show @ Keikyu Aburatsubo Marine Park Aquarium, Miura City, Kanagawa, Nov. 10 International Robot Exhibition 2011 @ Tokyo Big Sight, Nov. 10-12
Pre-register and get free admission at http://www.nikkan. co.jp/eve/irex/english/index/html.

Handels Messiah Rehearsals

Rehearsals for George Frideric Handels Messiah are held from 7 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday at the Camp Zama Chapel. The rehearsals are in preparation for the annual Messiah Concert, scheduled to be held beginning at 6 p.m. on Dec. 11. Call 263-4898 for more information.

Japan Fine Arts Exhibition Nitten @ The National Art Center, Tokyo, Nov. 10 - Dec. 4 Design Festa @ Tokyo Big Sight, Nov. 12 and 13
http://www.designfesta.com/index_en.html

Spiritual, Cultural Orientation Tour

A spiritual and cultural orientation tour is scheduled to be held from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 18. The tour is open to all U.S. Soldiers, civilian employees and their family members, and will include trips to the Daibutsu, or Great Buddha statue, the Hase Kannon Temple, and the Hachiman-gu Shrine. Sign up at the U.S. Army Garrison Japan Chaplains Office, or call 263-4898 for details. nov. 23: Community Thanksgiving Service 10:30 a.m. at Zama Chapel nov. 27: Catholic Mass 9 a.m. at Zama Chapel; Protestant Service 11 a.m. at Zama Chapel; Gospel Service 11 a.m. at SHA Chapel dec. 4: Catholic Mass 9 a.m. at Zama Chapel; Protestant Communion Service 11 a.m. at Zama Chapel;

Thanksgiving Buffet

A Thanksgiving buffet is scheduled to be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Nov. 24 at the Camp Zama Community Club here. Advance ticket costs are $21.95 for adults; $14.95 for children ages 8 to 12; $10.95 for children ages 4 to 7; and free for children ages 3 and under. Tickets bought at the door on the day of the buffet cost $2 more. Call 263-4547 for more information.

Asian Food & Cultural Festival Ajitomo 50+ ABC Grand Prix featuring Thai Loy Krathong Festival @ Yoyogi Park, Tokyo, Nov. 19 and 20 Tokyo Nail Expo 2011 @ Tokyo Big Sight, Nov. 20 and 21 Hot Air Balloon International Championship @ Twin Ring Motegi, Nov. 23-27

Seasonal Chapel Services, Events

Foreign Born Spouse Support Group Hot Air Balloon Honda Grand Prix: Tochigi Whether your question concerns immigration and
naturalization, learning the English language, or how to take local transportation, the Army Community Service Relocation Program provides assistance, weekly classes and referrals. The support group is held on the third Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the ACS Outreach Room. Call 263-4357 for pre-registration.

Queen Exhibition Queen Forever @ Tokyo Tower, Nov. 23 - Dec. 11

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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Turning a Negative into a Positive:

Dave Roever delivers message of hope to Soldiers, civilians at Camp Zama
By dustin Perry
Torii Editor

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An Army resiliency coach and Vietnam War veteran spoke to community members here last week in hopes of imparting to them a message of hope, inner strength, and facing lifes challenges head on. Dave Roever, a nationally recognized author and public speaker, was at Camp Zama Nov. 1 through Thursday to take part in the installations Living Military Values Days event. While here, he offered philosophical advice to service members and civilians, and took part in worship services at the Sagamihara Housing Area Chapel. It seems like when we try to bring focus to a purpose, its easy to take it lightly; Im going to ask you today to take those things seriously, Roever told an audience of Soldiers at the Community Activity Center here on Nov. 2. When things hit you and tear your life apart, dont cave. You recover quicker when you can place value on a negative thing and turn it into a positive. In addition to speaking engagements he conducts at schools, military installations, businesses and conventions worldwide, Roever started a foundation that assists wounded service members with rehabilitating not their body, but their mind and selfconfidence. Roever, 65, based out of Fort Worth, Texas, has firsthand insight into the difficult process of overcoming a traumatic wartime injury. While attending school in 1968, he was drafted and joined the Navy before deploying to Vietnam. The following July, while serving as a forward gunner on a Mark II patrol boat, Roever and his crewmembers came under attack. The then-23-year-old Roever grabbed a white phosphorous grenade, pulled the pin, and was preparing to throw it when a snipers bullet hit him in the hand and simultaneously ignited the grenade. A large amount of the highly volatile chemical covered Roevers body and, in his own words, blew my hair off, blew my face off, blew my ear off, burned three

quarters of my face, across my chest, around my back, and down to my waist. He was hospitalized for more than a year and underwent 15 major surgeries. He now bears significant scarring, is missing parts of several fingers from his right hand, and is fitted with a prosthetic right ear. When that hand grenade blew, I didnt lose hope that day, said Roever. I thought I was going to die. Thats not losing hope, thats being realistic. I made a choice; I couldnt find any honor in [a life of blame], he continued. The world around me was falling apart. What held me together? Its not because Im strong. It was my faith. Faith, Roever said, has nothing to do with ones religion, but rather with believing in something greater than oneself. He said that although not everyone may be able to define their faith in easy terms, they must be willing to sacrifice greatly for it. Whatever you choose for your faith, it has to work under pressure, said Roever. Whatever is your core value, it has to hold you together when your worlds falling apart. The Roever Foundation is directly involved in the Wounded Warrior Alliance, an organization that helps spread awareness of service members injured in combat. Roever also spearheaded the construction of retreats in Colorado and Texas, both known as Eagles Summit Ranch, and has plans to build a third. The facilities offer a host of extracurricular activities all-terrain vehicle and horse riding, fishing, a rifle range, a gymnasium as well as various classes. We have a very extensive training program to help [wounded veterans] retool for the future, said Roever. We train them in public speaking and help them develop their own corporations so that they can be masters of their own destinies. Roever, who married his wife Brenda before he left for Vietnam and has remained with her since, said he treasures any opportunity he has to be of encouragement to his fellow service members. He added that his own military experiences allow him to

Dave Roever, a nationally recognized author and public speaker, addresses a crowd of Soldiers at the Community Activity Center here on Nov. 2 during a three-day visit to Camp Zama as part of the installations Living Military Values Days event.

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more directly relate to his audience. I cant hide my scars, so what do I do with them? I take them and I use them, said Roever. These warriors look at me and they say, How do you deal with it?

I use my previous military experience as leverage to encourage the warriors of today who are facing some of the things I faced when I was their age. That is the real key to my purpose.

Army civilians now able to self-identify employment info online

Equal Employment Opportunity Office
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Department of the Army civilian employees now have online access to their information to review records and data through the Civilian Personnel Online portal MyBiz gateway at https://compo.dcpds.cpms.osd.mil/. All Department of Defense agencies are required to collect and maintain accurate employment information on the race, national origin, sex, and disability status of its employees. MyBiz allows employees to complete the self-identification process in private. Furnishing this information is voluntary, and not

doing so will have no effect on employees or their federal employment. The annual Management Directive 715 requires all executive agencies and military departments to ensure accurate reporting of its workforce through trend analysis by conducting an annual resurvey of the workforce. Accurate data is critical to ensuring appropriate planning, resourcing and monitoring of Equal Employment Opportunity programs and to be able to identify statistics for reporting. No personal identifier is collected; only raw data on the race, national origin, sex, and disability status will be used for gross statistics and reporting purposes. Also, many career employees have not updated their disability status

since they first entered civil service. Civilian employees are encouraged to access MyBiz annually, but particularly during the month of October when the statistical data is run, and review their personal data stored in the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System to determine its accuracy. Employees may direct any questions regarding the collection and reporting of data to the EEO Office on Camp Zama by calling 263-7183. Solicitation of this information is in accordance with the Office of Management and Budget Directive 15, Race and Ethnic Standards for Federal Statistics and Administrative Reporting.

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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. substitute teachers: Zama American High/ Middle School are currently accepting applications for substitute teachers. U.S. citizenship and a high school diploma or GED are required. For more information or any questions, please call 263-4005.

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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 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.

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 about, visit our website http://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.

Jobs
Appropriated Fund (APF) and Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) job vacancies are available for viewing at www.armycivilianservice.com and www.usajobs.com To apply for vacancy positions, applicant(s) must apply through one of those website. For submitting applications/ resumes, please read the How To Apply section on the vacancy announcements. Applications/ resumes are no longer accepted at the CPAC or NAF Human Resources Office. For questions regarding APF vacancies, please call 263-3755. 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, $9.59 - $17.09, Open Continuous Recreation assistant (lifeguard), RD, NF-02, Flex, $9.29, Closes: November 30, 2011 lead Child and Youth Program assistant (level 5), SHA, CY-02, RFT, $13.14 - $17.09, Open Continuous

Vehicle for sale

98 Toyota Harrier: Excellent SUV. Great conditions exterior & interior. JCI to February 2013. Road tax & recycle fee paid. Pearl, 59,000 Kms. Runs Great. Automatic, 4-door, P/W, P/L, A/C. GPS, DVD, CD, monitor, TV. $5,500 OBO. Call Rita at 678-302-6092 or 0805059-6774. rmoreck@hotmail.com 96 Mitsubishi lancer: $1,400 OBO. JCI to April 2013. Road tax & recycle fee paid. Silver metallic, 95K. Automatic, 4-door, power windows, A/C. Runs Great. Good condition. Call Rita at 678-302-6092 or 080-5059-6774. George @ 080-5181-4936. rmoreck@hotmail. com Harley davidson: 07 Road King Screaming Eagle, 3K miles, showroom condition, not a scratch, dint or ding, Please call for more info/ Pic. $19K. Wk 269-6296/Cell 080 3092 7406 (Buddy Gilman)

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

ATTENTION
Due to the recent contract with Allied Telesis, residential phone numbers with 263- and 267prefixes have changed. If you are currently running a classified ad in the Torii that lists an out-of-date residential number as a point of contact and would like to change it to your new extension, send an e-mail to tetsuo.nakahara4@ us.army.mil with the updated phone number. The Torii staff will work to ensure these changes are reflected in future issues of the publication.

Sale
Burton Mens snowboard Boots: Size 11, and Burton Custom Bindings, very good condition; both $40.00 - Mark - 09017684378 or tonto_ mejor@yahoo.com

Others
CaMP ZaMa PHoToGRaPHY ClUB: We are a social organization open to all Military,

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. 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

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 p.m..............................In Time (PG-13) 109 9 p.m............................The Help (PG-13) 137 saturday 3 p.m.............................Apollo 18 (PG-13) 86 6 p.m..............................In Time (PG-13) 137 9 p.m..............................The Help (PG-13) 120 sunday 3 p.m.............................Apollo 18 (PG-13) 86 6 p.m..............................In Time (PG-13) 109

minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes

friday 7 p.m.......................Tower Heist (PG-13) 105 minutes 9:30 p.m.....................Moneyball (PG-13) 134 minutes saturday *********Gospel Concert (begins at 1 p.m.)********* 7 p.m.......................Tower Heist (PG-13) 105 minutes 9:30 p.m...........................Killer Elite (R) 116 minutes sunday ***Pacquiao vs. Marquez (Free live broadcast, begins at noon)*** 5 p.m..........................Moneyball (PG-13) 134 minutes 8 p.m.................................Abduction (R) 106 minutes

for your Tv schedule, visit www.myafn.net

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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.

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.

An Atsugi All-Stars player attempts to dribble the ball past a pair of G-1 defenders during the final match of the 6-on-6 soccer championship held Sunday at Yano Field here. Seven teams participated in the double-elimination tournament.

Photos by Dustin Perry

G-1 upsets Atsugi in 6-on-6 soccer tourney

By dustin Perry
Torii Editor

Sports Briefs
Turkey Shoot bowling
Members of the bowling league at Camp Zama are eligible to participate in weekly Turkey Shoot competitions at the Camp Zama Bowling Center, from Friday through Nov. 26. The fee is $3 per entry. Every week, a different strike requirement will be posted. The first person to get all the strikes will win the pot of money, but the pot will continue to increase until a winner is determined. If there is no winner by Nov. 26, the money will be used in the Winter Holiday Turkey Shoot (dates to be determined). Call 263-4780 for more information.

The winners of Sundays 6-on-6 soccer tournament here, a team known as G-1, outscored the undefeated Atsugi All-Stars six goals to three in a surprise upset during the final two matches to claim the championship. G-1s Takashi Nagumo accounted for two consecutive goals in the first match, as well as the winning goal in the final half of the second match, which ended with a score of 3-2 in Nagumos teams favor. Seven teams competed in the doubleelimination tournament at Yano Field. The Atsugi All-Stars beat G-1 earlier in the preliminary round, leading by an impressive

(From left): Takao Ito of G-1 and Damion Lynch of the Atsugi All-Stars both leap to head the ball during the final match.

five goals up until the final minutes of that match. G-1 scored twice more, but it was only enough to slightly narrow the gap in the 6-3 loss. G-1 certainly earned their spot in the championship match, edging past the talented and highly favored One Love squad to move into the finals. Nagumo boosted his team to a 2-0 lead early in the first match against the AllStars. In back-to-back drives, he found openings in his opponents goal and sent the ball screaming into the back of the net. The All-Stars Atsushi Koizumi answered back during that same half with a goal of his own, but it was to be his teams only one of the match. G-1 team captain Daiki Murakami earned a goal in the second half, bringing the score to what would be its final tally: a 3-1 win for Murakamis squad that tied his team and the All-Stars at one loss apiece. Coming into those final matches, we changed our playing style to emphasize our defense rather than focusing on our offense, said Murakami. After we won that first match, we pretty much just maintained the same strategy going into the second. G-1 once again took a 2-0 lead in the final match, thanks to scoring drives from Keisuke Komiya and Takayuki Ishikawa in the first half. Down but not out, the AllStars tied the game early in the start of the second half with back-to-back goals from Jerome Palmer and Justyn Strain. Nagumo, however, made the final statement of the match with a goal that put his team up 3-2, enough to secure G-1 as tournament champions. Denoma Lawrence, head coach for the All-Stars, said his team was formed shortly

Turkey Shoot golf tourney

Players collide while edging for possession of the ball during a match Sunday.

before entering the tournament. Coming away as runners-up was therefore a major accomplishment, he said. We played straight-up in every way, but [G-1] also had something to prove, and surely they did it, said Lawrence. We were maybe a little bit too over-confident because we knew we had beat them once before. Lesson learned. Murakami lauded his teams performance throughout the event, saying he was proud of them for fighting their way through the losers bracket and into the finals. Im really happy for our team that we were able to win, said Murakami. After losing once, I feel like that brought our team back and made us even stronger in order to win the championship.

An 18-hole individual stroke golf tournament is scheduled to be held Nov. 19 at the Camp Zama Golf Club, with tee times starting at 6:30 a.m. The event is open to any amateur golfer with a USGA or JGA handicap. Entry fees are $25 for CZGC and Tama Hills Club members; $39 for SOFA-status and non-member players; 6,000 yen for JGSDF members stationed at Camp Zama; 8,000 yen for Japanese employees assigned to U.S. Army Japan; and 15,000 yen for all others. Call Dale Jorgenson at 263-3694 for more information.

Big Kahuna weightlifting

The next Big Kahuna weightlifting competition is scheduled to be held at 10 a.m. on Dec. 3 at Yano Fitness Center here. There will be both mens and womens divisions in varying weight classes. The deadline for entry is 9 a.m. on the day of the event. A weigh-in will be conducted from 8 to 9 a.m., followed by a rules meeting at 9:30 a.m. All participants will receive a free T-shirt. Call 263-4464 or 263-3954 for more information.

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.

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Visitors make their picks at a Shiitake mushroom greenhouse at Oyama no Taisho in Odawara City. Shiitake are one of the most popular autumn foods in Japan.

Photos by Tetsuo Nakahara

Shiitake Mushroom Picking in Odawara

By Tetsuo Nakahara
Torii Staff

There is a Japanese saying, Shokuyoku no aki. It means, Autumn: the season of the appetite. Now is the time of the year for food lovers to seek the many ingredients and dishes that make it such a unique culinary season in Japan. One of the most popular autumn foods in Japan is the Shiitake mushroom. Shiitake can often be seen for sale in produce markets everywhere, but especially during this season. Once a professed mushroom lover samples fresh Shiitake, it is likely he or she will be amazed at the unique taste, beautiful fragrance, and rich flavor. Oyama no Taisho is located in Odawara City, approximately a 90-minute drive from Camp Zama, and is known as a popular Shiitake-picking spot in Kanagawa. It is located on a mountain slope where visitors can overlook the ocean from the 2.9-acre fruit garden that houses it. Upon arrival at Oyama no Taisho, visitors are taken to the Shiitake greenhouse, which is maintained at very specific moisture and temperature levels to best cultivate the fungi. Located in the greenhouse are many logs piled

on both sides. Clusters of Shiitake grow on these solid, moss-like logs. Most are under the impression that fungus grows best in dark, moldy conditions. Shiitake, however, are cultivated best in the clean, meticulously maintained greenhouse. A key thing to remember when picking Shiitake from the logs is to gently pinch the mushrooms from the bottom of their stems to remove them. The mushrooms are attached to the logs tighter than one might imagine, so removing them gently ensures a whole, unharmed Shiitake. Shiitake are known as a popular diet food due to their low fat content and abundance of dietary fiber. They are also known to strengthen blood vessels, which helps prevent cancer. There are various ways to cook Shiitake, but one of the most popular ways is to barbecue them fresh. Remember not to leave the Shiitake on the grill for too long. If juice can be seen coming from the Shiitake, pour on a little bit of soy sauce or squeeze some lime or lemon on top. Shiitake picking at Oyama no Taisho costs only 220 yen per 100 grams of mushrooms. There is also a restaurant on site that offers the fresh, barbecue-style Shiitake. There are also other fruits available for seasonal picking, such as mikan (oranges) from November through December;

blueberries from July through August; and bamboo shoots from April through May. Getting there: Take the Odakyu line from Sobudai-mae Station to Ebina Station, and change to the Express train to Odawara Station. Change lines from Odakyu to JR at Odawara Station, and get off at JR Nebukawa Station. Oyama no Taisho is an approximately 25-minute walk from the station. There is a transfer service, but booking needs to be done in advance. Visit http://www7b.biglobe. ne.jp/~kinokoen/index.html (Japanese only) for more information.

Shiitake mushrooms are best cultivated in very specific moisture- and temperature-controlled conditions.

One of the most popular ways to prepare Shiitake is to grill them with soy sauce and lime or lemon.

Shiitake picking at Oyama no Taisho in Odawara City costs only 220 yen per 100 grams of mushrooms.