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December 1, 2011
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Big name on campus

Photo by Jose Sanchez Alonso

SAGAMIHARA FAMILY HOUSING AREA Students and faculty members at Arnn Elementary School, as seen from an aerial view, spell out the words Arnn 201112 on a grass field adjacent to the campus on Nov. 17. The feat included more than 300 children and adults, and the photo was taken from a UH-60 Black Hawk.

2012 Scholarships for Military Children opens today

By Tammy L. Reed
Defense Commissary Agency Public Affairs

FORT LEE, Va. 2011 Scholarships for Military Children recipient Jordan Cherry said receiving extra money for college lightened her financial load. This scholarship definitely decreases the financial burden of school, which we all know is a big benefit, she said. Applications for the 2012 Scholarships for Military Children Program will be available starting today at commissaries worldwide as well as online through a link at http://www.commissaries.com and directly at http://www.militaryscholar.org. Awards will be based on funds available, but the program awards at least one $1,500 scholarship to a student at each commissary. Scholarships are funded by donations from commissary vendors, manufacturers,

brokers, suppliers and the general public. Every dollar donated goes directly to funding scholarships. No taxpayer dollars are expended on the scholarship program. If there are no eligible applicants from a particular commissary, the funds designated for that commissary are used to award an additional scholarship at another store. The scholarship program was created to recognize military families contributions to the readiness of U.S. armed forces and the commissarys role in the military community. Since the program began in 2000, it has awarded more than $9.3 million in scholarships to 6,069 military children from 62,000-plus applicants. While these numbers are impressive, whats even more impressive is what past scholarship recipients are doing with their education, said Defense Commissary Agency Director and CEO Joseph H. Jeu.

Many recipients have entered a wide range of career fields such as teaching, business, law and military service to name just a few. Many others have earned advanced degrees. They are making their way in this world, and they are making a difference. To be eligible for a scholarship, the student must be a dependent, unmarried child, no older than 21 or 23, if enrolled as a full-time student at a college or university of a service member on active duty, reservist, guardsman, retiree or survivor of a military member who died while on active duty or survivor of a retiree. Eligibility is determined using the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System database. Applicants should ensure that they, as well as their sponsor, are enrolled in the DEERS database and have a current military ID card. The applicant must also be planning to attend or already attending an

accredited college or university, full time, in the fall of 2012 or be enrolled in a program of studies designed to transfer directly into a four-year program. Applicants must submit an essay on a topic which is available at http://www. militaryscholar.org. Applications must be turned in to a commissary by close of business on Feb. 24, 2012. The scholarship program is administered by Fisher House Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to service members and their families. Scholarship Managers, a national, nonprofit, scholarship-management services organization, evaluates applications and awards these scholarships. If students have questions about the scholarship program application, they can call Scholarship Managers at (856) 616-9311 or email them at militaryscholar@ scholarshipmanagers.com.

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NEWS

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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.

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: Friday Parcel Airlift: Friday Priority Mail: Dec. 9 Letter/First Class Mail: Dec. 9 Express Mail: Dec. 16 Call 263-3963 for more information.

Ready for rescue

Photo by Tetsuo Nakahara

Daisuke Nagai, a firefighter at the Camp Zama Fire Department, dons his Personal Protection Equipment during a portion of the Chiefs Master Competition held here on Nov. 22. All firefighters assigned to U.S. Army Garrison Japan took part in the competition, this portion of which challenged them to properly put on their PPE in the fastest possible time.

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.

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NEWS

JGSDF co-op group members join 35th CSSB for physical training
By Tetsuo Nakahara
Torii Staff

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U.S. Army Soldiers and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members exercised together in an effort to strengthen both their bodies and their bilateral bond during one Army units Battle Focus Physical Training at Camp Zama on Nov. 22. Twelve JGSDF members from the 62nd Co-op Program joined with Soldiers from the 35th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion to experience the Armys PT regimen and simultaneously build teamwork. Its great to see that the U.S. Army has ways they conduct PT from unit to unit said Capt. Masashi Okawauchi, assigned to Central Readiness Force and currently sponsored by the U.S. Army Aviation

Detachment Japan here. I think the Battle Focus PT was a really good way to develop teamwork within our unit. I assume those types of PT help Army Soldiers to be ready when they go to an actual battlefield. The co-op program is a great opportunity not only to brush up on our communication skills, but also to strengthen the relationship between the JGSDF and USARJ, and I highly recommend it, added Okawauchi. I want to share the experiences I have had during this program with other JGSDF members, and also extend my deepest thanks to USARJ for this opportunity. The PT menu included a series of physical tasks such as a Humvee tire-flip, carrying a stretcher with filled water cans weighing 175 pounds for a half mile, transporting the

water into a Humvee, and pushing it for about 200 meters. The 35th CSSB Soldiers and JGSDF members split into mixed teams to accomplish the mission. Essentially, this PT can be beneficial in a real-life situation, said Staff Sgt. Simon Liu, PT instructor for the 35th CSSB. We wanted to integrate [the JGSDF] into our PT, make them feel welcome, and perform as part of our team. I think they got a chance to see what type of exercises we do and how to work and achieve as a team. On the same day, the co-op group visited the Mission Command Training Center at Sagami General Depot and ate lunch with the Soldiers. They also received a command brief from the 35th CSSB. Its always a great opportunity to have our Japanese friends join us in our day-to-

day operations, especially this Battle Focus PT, said Command Sgt. Maj. Ron Joshua, command sergeant major of the 35th CSSB. Our Soldiers love this opportunity and they look forward to the co-op members coming and joining in our training. They went above and beyond putting it all together. I hope the co-op group enjoyed the PT session today. USARJ and the JGSDF have been conducting the co-op program for more than 17 years. It provides JGSDF members with the opportunity to stay at Camp Zama for 10 weeks to learn the USARJ mission and take an intensive English language class. Each member is sponsored by different units on Camp Zama whose Soldiers demonstrate their typical duties during the 10-week span.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. Kenta Ida, center, a member of the 62nd Co-op Program assigned to the JGSDFs Northern Army, flips a Humvee tire with support from Soldiers assigned to the 35th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion during Battle Focus physical training on Nov. 22.

Photos by Tetsuo Nakahara

JGSDF Sgt. Masahiko Umeda, a member of the 62nd Co-op Program assigned to the JGSDFs Middle Army, carries a stretcher of water cans weighing 175 pounds with Soldiers from the 35th CSSB.

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Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison Sr. Garrison Commander: Col. Eric D. Tilley Public Affairs Officer: R. Slade Walters Editor: Dustin Perry Staff Writer: Tetsuo Nakahara Deputy Okinawa Bureau Chief: Lauren Hall

Community Calendar
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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
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Camp Zama Holiday Concert & tree lighting Ceremony Date: Dec. 6, Tuesday, Time: 6:30 p.m. ~ Place: Community Activity Center SHa tree lighting Ceremony Date: Dec. 7, Wednesday, Time: 6 p.m. ~ Place: Front gate of SHA Sagami depot tree lighting Ceremony Date: Dec. 8, Thursday, Time: 6 p.m.~ Place: Gate 1 in Sagami Depot

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Winter Energy Conservation Measures

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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. Sunday: Catholic Mass 9 a.m. at Zama Chapel; Protestant Communion Service 11 a.m. at Zama Chapel; Gospel Service 11 a.m. at SHA Chapel; Holiday Concert 4 to 6 p.m. at SHA Chapel thursday: 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

Seasonal Chapel Services, Events

Energy conservation is our duty in order to sustain the mission. In the event the peak electrical demand is exceeded, DPW may have to conduct the following actions: Early shutdown of heating systems at designated facilities. Turn on heating systems later in the morning. Decrease of thermostat settings at designated facilities and areas. Shut down lighting systems. To prevent disruption of normal heating operations and area lighting, the following actions must be implemented to conserve energy: If you have multiple heating split units in your house use only the one in the rooms being occupied. USAG-J peak consumption time in 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make every attempt to avoid using appliances like dishwashers, washers and dryers during this time. Turn off heaters, or set the thermostats to 72 (+/- 2) degrees. Decrease settings to 55 (+/- 5) 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 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 to conserve energy. For more information on energy conservation, contact the DPW Environmental Division at 263-3559.

Chichibu Yomatsuri Night Festival in Chichibu City, Saitama, Dec. 2-3

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Japan Fine Arts Exhibition Nitten @ The National Art Center, Tokyo, Now - Dec. 4 Setagaya Boro-Ichi Antique Market in Setagaya, Tokyo, Dec. 15-16, Jan. 15-16
Boro means rag. This market began as a literal rag market more than 400 years ago. Currently, many antique clothes, kimonos, and items as well as some Japanese traditional sweets and drinks, such as rice dumplings, baked sweet potatoes, and sweet milky sake, are on sale.

Antique Show @ Yokohama Sanbo Hall, Dec. 2-4 Queen Exhibition Queen Forever @ Tokyo Tower, Now - Dec. 11 Gun Festival, or Teppo-Matsuri, in Ogano Town, Saitama Pref., Dec. 11
The highlight of this festival is that at 4 p.m., two divine horses run through a tunnel of gunfire and climb up stone steps.

Ice Skating at Alphard Rink @ Akasaka Sacas, Tokyo, Now - Feb. 19

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

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.

Zama American Middle School: 263-4040

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

Zama American High School: 263-3181

Visit the Web at www.zama-hs.pac.dodea.edu/ for information pertaining to Zama American High 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.

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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Pulling a Stunt:
Sport bike freestyle pros perform for Zama crowd
By dustin Perry
Torii Editor

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Basically what I do on a bike is everything you would imagine you could not possibly do. Thats Jason Britton, 43, describing his career a professional sport bike freestyle rider and member of the No Limit Motorsports Team. He and teammate Eric Hoenshell, 28, were at Camp Zama on Nov. 16 for a pair of performances during which they demonstrated the extent of their skills using a combination of precision, balance and speed. A length of street next to the Exchange here was blocked off for the two riders, who have been teammates for nearly a decade and have more than 25 years of experience between them. Following morning and afternoon shows during which they seamlessly pulled off a series of stunts, the asphalt was streaked with dark black tire tracks in the shapes of Os and wiggly snakes bodies. We do circle wheelies, we drift the bikes, we do roll-stoppies you name it, said Britton. Pretty much every trick in the book. Watching Britton and Hoenshell stand on the seats of their motorcycles as they amble past, or execute a hanging wheelie, an uninitiated spectator might think the two are addicted to danger. But their drug is adrenaline, Britton corrects, and contrary to the perilous appearance of some of the stunts they perform, safety is a critical part of what they do. The primary reason for coming to

Japan and Camp Zama is to give back to the troops, to try and entertain them, said Britton. Were trying to help protect our military, as well. Were trying to show our troops who also ride motorcycles that wearing a lot of gear, getting the proper training, and making sure you take safety courses [is important]. Hoenshell started out as a motocross racer before he was involved in a crash in 1999. Following that, he bought a street bike and began emulating the stunts he saw his friends doing in parking lots. Freestyle stunt riding has been his passion ever since, he said. Its just an amazing feeling to go out and perform in front of the crowds and kids, said Hoenshell. I was influenced when I was little, and I want to give that feeling to all the little kids who come to my shows. They inspire me to do what I do. Performing for military audiences overseas makes Hoenshell feel like he is bringing a little part of the U.S. to them, he said. [Service members] stay over here for so long without their families and friends, and its just an honor to come over here and see the smiles on their faces, shake their hands, and meet each and every one of them, said Hoenshell. Motorcycle enthusiast Sgt. Matthew Swift, assigned to U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward) here, said riding is like being in your own little world. He marveled at the riders level of skill and discipline. I definitely have never seen a demonstration like that before; those guys definitely have a lot of talent, said Swift.

Jason Britton, a professional sport bike freestyle rider and member of the No Limit Motorsports Team, balances on the back of his motorcycle while executing a wheelie during a Nov. 16 performance next to the Camp Zama Exchange here

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Eric Hoenshell rides side-saddle on his motorcycle, turning circles while his boots slide on the asphalt. He and teammate Britton performed two shows on Nov. 16.

Britton executes a burnout on his motorcycle, causing his rear wheel to kick up a cloud of melted-rubber smoke during his second of two performances on Nov. 16.

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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. 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. Call Rita at 678-302-6092 or 080-5059-6774. George @ 080-5181-4936. rmoreck@hotmail. com (3) 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) (3)

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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. ZaCsas east Meets West shop: located behind the dry cleaners on Camp Zama, carries vintage Japanese items and collectibles. Store hours are year round, every Tuesday from 10a.m. to 2:30p.m., and from August to May, every Thursday from 4p.m. to 6:30p.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.

Classified ads not pertaining to commercial profit are free to military personnel, DA Civilians, Family members and MLC/IHA employees. Ads should be 20 words or less with nonworkplace E-mail or phone numbers listed. To submit a classified ad, E-mail tetsuo. nakahara4@us.army.mil. However, the Torii Newspaper reserves the right not to publish inappropriate advertisements. Deadline is no later than noon Mondays. Military community classified ads can also be placed for free on a commercial Web site at www. mymilitaryclassifieds.com/xzclf/162_Camp_ Zama_ARMY_/.

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 certified instructors to teach the following classes;filmmaking, dance, guitar, piano, martial arts, gymnastics, boxing, drivers education and digital arts. SKIES is also looking for either certified or volunteer instructors for Art, Photography, Bowling, Cooking, Babysittingand Academic Support. If interested, please contact Nicholas Andrews, SKIESUnlimited Director at 263-5441. 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

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 food service Worker, BD, Bowling, NA-740802, $9.00, Close: Nov 26, 2011 Recreation assistant, Rd, Paintball, NF-02, $9.29, Close: Jan 11, 2012

Pets
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

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 080-5059-6774. rmoreck@hotmail.com (3) 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.

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.

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

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. Watch care workers and musicians:

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........................Happy Feet Two (PG) 9 p.m...Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Pt. 1 (PG-13) saturday 3 p.m........................Happy Feet Two (PG) 6 p.m........................Happy Feet Two (PG) 9 p.m...Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Pt. 1 (PG-13) sunday 6 p.m........................Happy Feet Two (PG) 9 p.m...Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Pt. 1 (PG-13)

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friday 6:30 p.m.....................The Muppets (PG-) 120 9:30 p.m.....................Real Steel (PG-13) 127 saturday 6:30 p.m.....................The Muppets (PG-) 120 9:30 p.m.....................Real Steel (PG-13) 127 sunday 2:30 p.m.....................The Muppets (PG-) 120 5:30 p.m..................Arthur Christmas (PG) 98 8 p.m..........................Real Steel (PG-13) 127

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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.

Sports Briefs
Big Kahuna weightlifting
Competitors in Camp Zamas long-delayed Labor Day 5K Run take off from the start line near Yano Fitness Center here on Nov. 12. The run was the deciding event of the fiscal 2011 Commanders Cup standings, with the 35th CSSB ultimately winning.
Photos by Dustin Perry

A Labor of Love:
By dustin Perry
Torii Editor

The next Big Kahuna weightlifting competition is scheduled to be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday 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.

5K run determines Commanders Cup winners

Camp Zamas long-delayed Labor Day 5K Run resulted in eight winners in various age and gender divisions, but it also had the distinction of being the deciding intramural event in the fiscal 2011 Commanders Cup standings. Marc Dinger and Sharon Love were the top overall mens and womens finishers in the Nov. 12 race, with respective times of 19 minutes, 56 seconds, and 23:57. Pointswise, the 35th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion edged out the Military Police in the final tally to claim the coveted Cup. Dinger, representing Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Japan, participates in many running events at military installations in Japan and regularly places within the top field of finishers. Though the Labor Day Run was technically an individual event, Dinger said he was aware of the Commanders Cup and wanted to properly represent his unit. I knew HHC was down in the rankings and I wanted to do as well as I could to at least give us as good a showing as I could, said Dinger. I tried to run a tactical race; I let a couple of runners in front of me set the pace for the first half, and then I hit the afterburners on Aviation Hill and didnt look back. Love, also a regular competitor in on-post running events I participate in them when my husband signs me up for them, which is all the time ironically almost didnt come to the event she ultimately won.

Army-Navy flag football

Camp Zama is scheduled to host this years Army-Navy flag football game against the Naval Air Facility Atsugi team on Dec. 10 at Zama American High Schools Trojan Field. The kickoff is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m., but a host of other activities and events are also scheduled before and during the game. A tailgate party will begin at 11 a.m., and free food will be offered until halftime. Pre-game sporting events will be available for children before the game. Drawings will be held each quarter to win gift cards for up to $250. Five attendees will be chosen at halftime for a football throw for the chance to win $10,000. Call 263-4664 or 263-7980 for more information.

Harlem Globetrotters

The comedic, acrobatic and seriously skilled Harlem Globetrotters basketball team is scheduled to hold an exhibition game beginning at 6 p.m. on Dec. 11 at Yano Fitness Center here. The doors will open at 5 p.m.

Combatives tournament
Runners ascend a hill near the golf course here along the five-kilometer route.

I was deciding on whether or not I even wanted to run, so I certainly didnt think I would come out as the top female finisher, said Love. I never had before. The long-established five-kilometer route was once again praised by Dinger, Love and many of the other runners as being a balanced combination of challenging hills and long, straight stretches. The ideal route, coupled with the brisk but sunny weather, led Dinger to declare: I couldnt think of a better 5K course. The 35th CSSB had a generous showing from its Soldiers, both on the pavement and from the sidelines. This willingness to participate in any way possible helped

the Samurai claim the Commanders Cup title, said Kevin Jenkins, a Soldier assigned to the unit. We were looking for maximum participation in this event and we received it, from the top to the bottom, said Jenkins. I think all of our runners did an excellent job, and the battalion coming out as a whole to support them was excellent. Other winners in the mens division included Robert Appia (21:38), Todd Miguel (25:06) and Michael Serbentas (21:16). Other winners in the womens division included Yuumi Takaku (24:56), Toni Johncour (25:17) and Amber Estrada (24:34).

An open-to-all combatives tournament is scheduled to be held beginning at 9 a.m. on Dec. 16 at Yano Fitness Center here. Weigh-ins will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 15. Standard-rules bouts will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, followed by intermediate-rules bouts beginning at 1 p.m. Active-duty winners will have a chance to represent Team Japan in the All-Army Combatives Tournament. First- and second-place trophies will be awarded in each division. This is a Commanders Cup event. Call 263-4664 for more information.

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More than 600 Japan Self-Defense Force players powerfully pound taiko drums during the JSDFs annual marching festival Nov. 19 at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo.

Photos by Tetsuo Nakahara

JsDf MArchiNG fesTivAl shAkes BuDokAN

By Tetsuo Nakahara
Torii Staff

The power of Music:

This year, the marching festivals theme centered on the remembrance of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, and Japans subsequent recovery efforts. More than 1,300 people from the affected areas attended and the shows, including a high-school and junior-high student marching band club. There are a couple of organizations here from the affected areas in the Tohoku region, and seeing them come out with smiles on their faces and perform is inspiring to know that no matter what has happened, they are able to press forward and show that people in Japan are strong, said Spc. Cameron Blackhurst, of the 296th Army Band, who sang the Japanese song onstage. We are really grateful because we feel like our band is an important link between the U.S. and Japan not only as a representative of USARJ, but we feel like a representative of our entire country being here, added Blackhurst. So

As hundreds of players pounded Japanese taiko drums in the famed Nippon Budokan concert hall in Tokyo, the powerful sound shook the venue and touched the audiences heart during the Japan Self Defense-Forces annual marching festival, held Nov. 18 and 19. The show was performed by approximately 1,000 top musicians, including those from various marching bands and drill teams throughout every branch of the JSDF as well as the 296th Army Band and Okinawa Marine Band. More than 39,000 people attended the six shows that were put on during the two-day event. More than 30 Soldiers from the USARJ band performed Sekai ni Hitotsudake no Hana, a popular Japanese song. The largely native audience clapped and sang along to the well-known tune.

we feel that when we perform, we try to let the Japanese people know that we encourage them and we are here to support them. We feel like were acting as the voice of the country of America. The approximately two-hour show included a flag performance by the color guard, a rifle show by JSDF cadets, and of course the taiko drum performance by more than 600 players from the JSDF. It would be great if our traditional taiko playing, which we call Yamato Damashii (Japanese spirit), can help to make a stronger partnership with the U.S. military through this music festival. said JGSDF Warrant Officer Mitsuki Yamashiro, leader of the Hokkai Self-Defense Taiko Drum Team. This year was very special because some of our players were actually affected by the disaster. They played with spirit to show that Japanese are strong and we are moving forward.

Members of the 296th Army Band from Camp Zama perform the popular Japanese song Sekai ni Hitotsutake no Hana during the marching festival.

The 296th Army Band and Okinawa Marine Band perform together on the floor of the Nippon Budokan hall.

For the shows finale, the Japanese and American flags were carried and presented by JSDF members.