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Yama Sakura 59 exercise kicks off

Photo by Sgt. Christopher M. GaylordColor guard members from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Western Army salute commanding generals from the U.S. and Japanese armies during the Yama Sakura 59 opening ceremony Thursday at Camp Kengun, Japan. Yama Sakura 59, an annual bilateral scenario-based joint training exercise, is intended to enhance military-to-military and cultural relationships between the two allies.

By Sgt. Christopher M. Gaylord5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

CAMP KENGUN, Japan – Yama Sakura 59, a scenario-based bilateral training exercise focused on improving military-to-military relationships and interoperability, officially began Thursday during opening ceremonies at Camp Kengun, Japan.

The command post exercise underscores the United States’ commitment to Japan’s defense in accordance with a mutual defense treaty that was implemented in 1951 and revised in 1960. Yama Sakura was held first in 1982.

The premier bilateral training event for U.S. Army Pacific, YS 59 enables U.S. Soldiers to collaborate with units from one of five regions of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force each year. This year, USAR-PAC and the JGSDF’s Western Army will respond to a simulated scenario in which Japan must counter-attack an enemy force that plans to isolate Kyushu, the country’s most southern island.

During the Yama Sakura’s opening ceremony, Lt. Gen. Shunzo Kizaki, com-mander of the Western Army, stressed the importance of the annual exercise in collaborating best practices between the two forces.

“I believe Yama Sakura is the best venue for us to improve joint and bilateral opera-tions capabilities with the well-experienced U.S. forces,” Kizaki said.

Lt. Gen. Benjamin Mixon, commander of USARPAC, agreed.

“Since its inception in 1982, Yama Sakura has focused on the development and reinforcement of bilateral planning, cooperation and interoperability of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force and the United States,” Mixon said.

“This exercise also underscores a con-tinuous commitment by the United States and Japan to work shoulder-to-shoulder as dedicated partners in support of the U.S. and Japan security alliance, and for peace and stability.”Mixon added.

Kizaki said his expectations for a suc-cessful operation by Western Army troops are to “share mutual understanding and build confidence with each other in order to accomplish our mission as one team.”

Roughly 1,500 U.S. personnel and 4,500 Western Army soldiers will participate in the exercise. U.S. units include USARPAC, I Corps (Forward), I Corps and U.S. Army Japan. USARPAC is the largest Army Ser-vice Component Command and provides a cost-effective and powerful headquarters supporting Asia and Pacific forces.

Yama Sakura is designed to enhance U.S. and Japan combat readiness and interoper-ability while strengthening bilateral rela-tionships and demonstrating U.S. resolve to support the security interests of friends and allies in the region. U.S. and Japanese forces exchange ideas, techniques, and military experiences during YS.

Photo by Sgt. Jerry De AvilaU.S. and JGSDF servicemembers stand at attention as Lt. Gen. Benjamin R. Mixon, U.S. Army Pacific Forces commander, and Lt. Gen. S.H. Shunzo Kizaki, JGSDF Western Region commanding general, kick off the opening ceremony for YS 59.

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Zama Briefs

2011 Road Tax ProgramIf vehicle registration, title changes or

insurance have not been updated or com-pleted, a decal will not be issued.Camp ZamaTimes: 9 to 11 a.m. / 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.Location: Camp Zama Community ClubApril 19: Last names A through EApril 20: Last names F through KApril 21: Last names S through Z; mini-cars and motorcyclesInfo: 263-4337 / 3732 / 4810Yokohama North DockDate: April 26 Times: 9 to 11 a.m. / 1 to 2 p.m.Location: PMO Bldg. S-331 Info: 269-6528CostMotorcycles: 500 - 1,000 yenMini-cars (yellow plates): 3,000 yenSagami 500 Y plates: 7,500 yenSagami 300 Y plates: 19,000 - 22,000 yen Sagami 100 Y/E plates: 32,000 yen

EEO/POSH trainingEqual Employment Opportunity and

Prevention of Sexual Harassment Train-ing for civilians and military personnel who supervise civilians are scheduled to be held 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday for non-supervisors and Thursday for supervisors in Bldg. 102, Room H-103. To register, visit https://intranet.zama.army.mil/cmdstaff/tng/index.aspx. For more information, call 263-3792.

‘You Made the Grade’Now in its 10th consecutive year, the

“You Made the Grade” program recog-nizes Camp Zama students who achieve a “B” average or better with a benefits-filled booklet. Exclusive offers include a free Burger King kids meal or a Subway six-inch combo, video rental and $2 off any new release DVD at the Power Zone, to name a few.

Students who make the grade also can register for a drawing to win a savings bond worth up to $5,000.

To receive the “You Made the Grade” booklet, students simply present a valid military ID card and proof of an overall “B” or better average to 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.

Camp Zama families can contact the Exchange at 263-5585 for more information about “You Made the Grade.”

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response ProgramEvery Soldier who is aware of a sexual assault should report it immediately. It is punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and other federal and local civilian laws. USAG-J Camp Zama Sexual Assault Hotline: 882# or 090-9395-8909 (24/7 response). USAG-J Torii Station: 090-6861-8042 (24/7 response). Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program website: http://www.sexualassault.army.mil.

U.S. Army Japan Soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 287th Signal Company, 78th Signal Battalion, practice their downrange formations during range operations training held Thursday at Camp Zama.

Photo by Tetsuo Nakahara

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Tough road leads Soldier to Japan for second time

Photo by Sgt. Christopher M. GaylordSpc. Jim Stanton, a three-time I Corps Soldier and fire direction controller, works with the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System Jan. 24 at Kengun, Japan, before the official start of this year’s Yama Sakura 59 exercise.

By Sgt. Christopher M. Gaylord5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

CAMP KENGUN, Japan – Life has taken Spc. Jim Stanton down many roads, but through both tribulation and triumph, those roads have twice brought him to Japan for the annual Yama Sakura training exercise.

This time around, however, he’s not just learning more about his field artillery job – he’s also learning life lessons.

“For one, the Japanese are very patient,” said Stanton, a Summerville, S.C., native and fire direction controller with I Corps. “They aren’t hostile, and when something irritates them they take a step back. From be-ing here, I’ve learned to be more patient.”

Patience is something that has paid great dividends for Stanton, a man who’s several times had no choice but to take a step back from adverse situations, because the path that has led him to Japan for a second time has been anything but smooth.

At 18, Stanton joined the Army in 2000 as an infantryman and accepted his first assignment at Ford Island, Hawaii, pulling security on Army vessels. There, he met April, an Army reservist with whom he quickly fell in love.

Less than two years later, Stanton married April, but not long after that he’d be forced to say goodbye.

Just six weeks after April gave birth to their son, Matthew, in May 2003, she was diagnosed with a rapidly progressing form of breast cancer.

Stanton requested a compassionate reas-signment to I Corps at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., as a cook, which would allow him and April to move closer to April’s family in Longview, Wash., and closer to first-rate medical care at the Cancer Treat-ment Center of America in Seattle.

“They did all the treatment there for her that they could, but it wasn’t enough,” Stanton said.

In August 2004, April lost her battle with cancer.

A single father and distraught over an unimaginable loss, Stanton chose his son over imminent deployment to Iraq or Af-ghanistan and left the Army.

While maintaining a job in the civilian sector, he met his current wife, Kristy, through a married couple who were not only friends, but also his son’s sitters dur-ing the day.

“They introduced me to Kristy, and it was magic,” Stanton said.

The two married in 2005, but a quickly plummeting job market put Stanton’s new family in a financial bind.

In search of a better life for his family, he turned his hopes once more in the di-rection of the Army, joining as a cook and finding himself at I Corps a second time in late 2006.

After re-enlisting to join the artillery career field, Stanton found himself in Sen-dai, Japan, in late 2007 supporting Yama Sakura 53, while waiting for a school date at Fort Sill, Okla. During Yama Sakura 53,

he worked as a security guard. While in Japan, Stanton, a small-town

country boy from the south, was exposed to a brand new culture and several foreign counterparts.

“I learned a lot and met a lot of great Japanese counterparts,” he said.

“Japan is unbelievable,” he added. “It is by far the cleanest country I’ve ever been to, and the people are always so respectful.”

After his field artillery school, Stanton

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What’s Happening Outside the Gate?

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Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration @ Yokohama China Town, Feb. 3-17Feb. 3 from 4 to 8 p.m.: Lion Dance performances @ Yokohama China Town; Feb. 5 and 11 to 13 from 11 a.m. to noon and 2 to 3 p.m.: Folk dance, music and acrobatic performances @ Yamashita-cho Park; Feb. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m.: Parade in traditional Chinese costumes. Start at/return toYamashita-cho Park; Feb. 17 from 5:30 to 9 p.m.: Closing ceremony @ Yokohama China Town.

Japan Camping Car Show @ Makuhari Messe, Feb. 11-13

Meiji Park Super Big Flea Market @ Meiji Park, Tokyo, Feb. 12

Robot American Football Tournament @ Pacifico Yokohama, Feb. 13

‘Whisky Live! 2011’ Festival @ Tokyo Midtown, Feb. 19-20

Floating Hina Dolls ‘Edo Nagashi-Bina’ in Azuma-bashi Bridge area in Sumida Park, Tokyo, Feb. 27Traditional Japanese event to wash away the spirit of mis-fortune and wish for one’s children to avoid diseases and disasters by floating paper hina dolls in the river.

Japan Golf Fair @ Tokyo Big Sight, Feb. 18-20 (Admission Free): http://www.japangolffair.com/english/index.html.

SCHOOL NEWSZama Child Development Center: 263-4992

SHA Child Development Center: 267-6348

SaS open recreation Program: Parents: Are you looking for programs that your school-aged children can participate in? Children: Are you looking for things that will keep you active and busy outside of the house? If so, then the Open Recreation Program events are for you. School Age Services is offering open recreation opportunities in the weekday and Saturday afternoons for youth currently enrolled in grades one to six.

registration: To register your child or for more information please stop by the CYS Central Enrollment Registry Office in Bldg. 533 on Camp Zama, or call 263-4125 or SAS at 267-6013.

John O. Arnn Elementary: 267-6602 read across america: Parents and community members are invited to be guest readers during Arnn Elementary School’s “Read Across America” event, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 2, to help celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday. You may bring your favorite book to share with the students or share one of ours. You are also welcome to wear your “Cat in the Hat” gear or dress as your favorite book character. Please consider joining us. To sign up or to get more information, e-mail Erika.Utz@pac.dodea.edu.

PSCd Screening: Your child or someone else’s may qualify for Preschool Services for Children with Disabilities. 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, call EDIS at 267-6545 to schedule an appointment.

GradeSpeed: DoDEA has implemented GradeSpeed in all fourth- through 12th-grade

classrooms worldwide. GradeSpeed is a web-based program that enables parents to log in and view grade and attendance data for their students. GradeSpeed will be the only authorized and supported grade book used by DoDEA employees in these grades.All teachers have secure access to GradeSpeed through the use of an Internet web browser. Teachers use the grade book portion of GradeSpeed to enter assignments, grades and to maintain grade calculations. Teachers are also able to e-mail progress reports to parents through GradeSpeed. For more information, go to http://www.dodea.edu/back_to_school/gradespeed.cfm or contact Brandy Bell, educational technologist, at brandy.bell@pac.dodea.edu.

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.

Child, Youth and School Services: 263-45006th Grade Happening: This event is scheduled to be held from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Camp Zama Youth Center. The cost is $2 per person. Transportation will be provided from the SHA Narita bus stop at 6:30 p.m and the Atsugi movie theater at 6:15 p.m.

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. It’s up to U to turn yourself around. The teen center staff is here for U! Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays nights 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. There will be a return bus to SHA for those youth who participate in the U-Turn Program.

UpcomingOngoing EventsScreamfree Parenting“Screamfree Parenting” is about staying calm and connected with your child and operating less out of your deepest fears and more out of your highest principles, revolutionizing the relationship in the process. Screamfree Parenting is a workshop that maintains parenting. It is not about children; it is about parents. As parents pay more attention to controlling their own behaviors instead of their children’s, the result is stronger, more rewarding, and more fulfilling family relationships.

Date: SaturdayTime: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Location: ACS Bldg. 402 Community Room. For more information, contact Barbara A. Hopkins-Cox via e-mail at barbara.hopkinscox@us.army.mil or by phone at 263-4853 or 263-4357.Additional information: Child care is not available and pre-registration is required.

Tamagawa University performanceTitle: HairsprayDate: Feb. 26 and 27Location: Community Activity CenterFree tickets available at the Community Activity Center.For more information, call 263-3939.

CIF relocationSince Monday, the Central Issue Facility is now located in Bldg. 686, Room D-101 (across the street from MEDDAC). For any questions, call 263-7454 or 263-5880.

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

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

Foreign Born Spouse Support Group Whether your question concerns immigration and natural-ization, 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-HELP (4357) for pre-registration.

Free Bowling ThursdaysZama Bowling Center is open for free bowling from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays. Free bowling is also offered from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday with a lunch purchase of $4.50 or more. Pre-paid bowling cards are also available. For more information, call 263-4780.

Army Volunteer CorpsWould you like to learn new skills, meet new people and explore new career fields? Then you may want to enter the exciting world of volunteerism. You can register as a volunteer in the Volunteer Management Information System. It’s easy to get started. This can be completed at your home, the Education Center, the library or by utilizing the volunteer computer at ACS. If you do not have an account at www. myarmylifetoo.com, register for an account by going to the site and clicking on “Register for an Account.” Once registered, with www.myarmylifetoo.com, click on “Become a Volunteer” and select “Volunteer Registration.” To become a Camp Zama volunteer, contact the community life officer at 263-8087.

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Winter driving presents a number of challenges to both you and your car. It is very important to keep winter driving safety tips in mind so that you are prepared for the unexpected. The following suggestions will help you stay safe.

Preparing your vehicleBattery: The heart of your vehicle’s electrical system

is the battery. Cold-weather starts can reduce the battery’s efficiency. Lights, heaters and windshield wipers put high demands on the car battery. If the car is driven mainly in dark rush-hour trips, the battery will give out eventually. Have your battery checked and replaced, if needed.

ignition system: Damaged ignition wires, a cracked distribution cap or worn spark plugs can make starting difficult or may cause a sudden vehicle breakdown.

lights: During the winter, working lights become more critical for others to see you. Burned-out light bulbs are not always easy to detect from the driver’s seat but may be a serious traffic danger. Make sure all your lights and lenses are clean and functioning properly.

Brake systems: Brakes, along with tires, are the most important safety features. How well the brakes work and how much they wear depend on what type of driving you do. Have your brakes checked regularly and do not delay any necessary maintenance or repairs.

tires: Check all tires for condition, pressure and tread depth. At least three millimeters of tread is recommended for winter motoring and certainly no less than 2mm.

Windshield wipers: If wipers begin to streak or smear, it is time to replace the blades. Keep plenty of washer fluid in the reservoir, and use a solution that contains antifreeze if you are heading to northern Japan.

Carry an emergency kit in your car (flashlight with extra batteries, bag of abrasive materials (sand, salt or cat litter), a small snow shovel, an ice scraper, gloves, cloth or paper towels, booster cables, a blanket, warning flares, and a cell phone.

Before heading out• Check weather conditions before you leave, and con-

tinue to stay informed.

• Make sure someone knows your route and intended arrival time.

• Test the roadway and your tire grip by braking hard at a slow speed when you start out, but not in traffic.

• Get up at least 10 minutes early to give you time to prepare the car.

• Clear all snow and ice from all windows, lights, mir-rors and the roof. Snow piled on the roof can fall onto the windshield, obscuring your view and posing a hazard to other drivers.

• Keep your gas tank at least half full for emergencies, and to prevent gas-line freeze-up.

• When you start your car, ensure all battery-powered devices such as the heater, lights, audio equipment and windshield wipers are turned off.

• Do not put extra weight in your trunk. It may help traction, but it can also make it harder to steer and stop.

driving in snow and ice• Maintain a safe driving distance. Focus your attention

far ahead. Normal following distances for dry pavement (three to four seconds) should be increased to eight to 10 seconds when driving on icy, slippery surfaces. This in-creased margin of safety will provide the distance needed if you have to stop.

• Drop your speed to match road conditions. The posted speed is the maximum speed under ideal conditions. In winter, it is safer to drive below the posted speed. No matter how much experience you have, the way your car will move on snow or ice always has an element of unpredictability.

• See and be seen. Turn your headlights on during the day so other drivers can see you better.

• Accelerate and brake slowly. When starting from a stop on slick roads, start slowly and accelerate gradually to maintain traction and avoid spinning your wheels. When stopping, plan well in advance, apply the brakes gently, and slowly add pressure rather than braking suddenly.

• Avoid sudden moves. Slow down and steer smoothly and gradually to avoid skidding. Accelerate gently, turn slowly, and brake carefully and early. Avoid unexpected quick movements that could put you in a spin. Anticipate turns, stops, and lane changes well before they occur.

• Watch for black ice. Slow down when approaching

shaded areas, bridges and overpasses as these sections of road freeze sooner than others in cold weather. Watch for “black ice,” a thin coating of ice that is almost invisible but very hazardous. It can cause your vehicle to suddenly lose traction, braking and cornering control.

• Know how to handle a skid. A skid happens when your wheels slide out of control on a slippery surface and is a result of driving too fast for road conditions. If you start to skid, ease off the brake or accelerator, look and steer smoothly in the direction you want to go. Be careful not to over-steer. If you are on ice and skidding in a straight line, step on the clutch or shift to neutral. Avoid slamming on the brakes. To brake safely without antilock brakes, apply firm, steady pressure. If the wheels lock, ease up slightly to regain steering and stopping traction. With antilock brakes, keep your foot on the pedal; do not pump it.

• When climbing a hill, it is important to avoid having to stop on the hill by waiting until it is clear of other cars or by leaving plenty of room between you and the car in front. Try to maintain a constant speed, choosing the most suitable gear well in advance to avoid having to change down on the hill.

• When driving downhill, reduce your speed, use a low gear and try to avoid using the brakes. Leave as much room as possible between you and the car in front.

• Avoid hunching forward to see. You will see better if you sit normally.

if you get stuckDo not spin your wheels; this will only dig you in

deeper. Turn your wheels from side to side a few times to push snow out of the way. Use a light touch on the gas to ease your car out. Use a shovel to clear snow away from the wheels and the underside of the car.

Pour sand, cat litter, gravel or salt in the path of the wheels to help get traction. Do not let anyone stand directly ahead or behind the drive wheels, as they may be injured by objects thrown by the spinning tires.

If the wheels continue to spin and create a deeper rut, try rocking the vehicle. (Check your owner’s manual first – this can damage the transmission on some vehicles.) Shift from forward to reverse, and back again. Each time you are in gear, give a light touch on the gas until the vehicle gets going.

By Chieko KajigayaUSAG-J Safety Office

USAG-J Safety Office provides winter driving tips

TOUGH ROAD, From page 3

spent time in 2008 at Fort Bragg, N.C., and deployed the same year to Afghani-stan. Just five months through his tour, his stepson fell under serious condition from ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease.

“He had lost 30 pounds and he was close to dying,” Stanton said.

His command sent him home early from Afghanistan.

With minimal support for his wife back in North Carolina and the seriousness of his son’s condition looming, Stanton requested a second compassionate reassignment. Not even a month later, fate brought him back to I Corps for a third time.

Less than two weeks ago, he traveled to Camp Kengun with I Corps in support of YS 59 for the second time.

This time, Stanton was hand-selected because of his level of performance. He was one of 70 Soldiers chosen from I Corps to augment the U.S. Army Pacific-led exercise, the premier event for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.

“Specialist Stanton is one of those guys you can give a mission-type order, and he’ll make it happen for you,” said Chief War-rant Officer Robert Seamster, field artillery

intelligence officer for I Corps. “He was hand selected to come to Japan because he’s one of our best opera-tors.”

T h i s t i m e around, Stanton’s mission is differ-ent. Instead of checking identifi-cation cards and manning an entry point, he’s giving crucial firing in-formation to field artillerymen on the ground.

Perhaps more important than any professional de-velopment he’s re-ceiving, however, is the mindset he’s developing.

“Japan has taught me to be more con-siderate of others and more open-minded to other cultures,” Stanton said. “A lot of Americans need to look at the Japanese culture and take it into consideration. Here,

Photo by Sgt. Christopher M. GaylordSpc. Jim Stanton, a three-time I Corps Soldier and fire direction controller, stands with Japanese Ground Self Defense Force counterparts at Camp Kengun, Japan, before the official start of Yama Sakura 59.

there isn’t nearly as much violence.”Because of Stanton’s experiences in

Japan, he credits his own adopted belief that anything less is culturally inconsiderate.

“There’s no one culture that’s any better

than any other,” he said. “On this big planet we call Earth, there’s so much to learn.

“The most important thing the Japanese have taught me is that the best teachers are listeners,” he added.

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Classified ads not pertaining to commercial profit are free to military personnel, DA Civilians, Family members and MLC/IHA employees. Ads should be 20 words or less with non-workplace 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_/.

Appropriated Fund (APF) and Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) job announcements and application instructions are available at http://cpol.army.mil. For questions regarding APF vacancies, please call 263-3608. NAF MWR job announcements and required forms are also available at http://www.usarj.army.mil/information/zama/employ.htm. For questions regarding NAF vacancies, please call 263-5800.

Non-appropriated fund Pacific Stars & Stripes job announcements are available online at http://cpol.army.mil. For more information, call the Job Information Center at 229-3163.

Japanese national position vacancies are posted on the Internet at http://www.usagj.jp.pac.army.mil/ima/sites/jeso/rp_jjobs_list_j.asp. Application forms are available on the same site. Selection status can also be checked. For more information, call 263-3325.

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friday6:30 p.m................................Tangled (PG) 90 minutes9 p.m..................No Strings Attached (R) 130 minutes

saturday6:30 p.m.......................Burlesque (PG-13) 119 minutes9 p.m.........The Next Three Days (PG-13) 122 minutes

sunday3:30 p.m................................Tangled (PG) 90 minutes6:30 p.m..............No Strings Attached (R) 130 minutes

friday7 p.m.................................Yogi Bear (PG) 83 minutes9:30 p.m.......How Do You Know (PG-13) 121 minutes

saturday4 p.m..........................Tron: Legacy (PG) 125 minutes7 p.m...Chronicles of Narnia: Dawn Treader (PG) 112 minutes9:30 p.m.......How Do You Know (PG-13) 121 minutes

sunday2:30 p.m............................Yogi Bear (PG) 83 minutes5 p.m..........................Tron: Legacy (PG) 125 minutes8 p.m............How Do You Know (PG-13) 121 minutes

ATTENTION

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

ZaCsa’s 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 Saturday’s 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.

JaPaNese sPoUse ClUB: Would you like to socialize with other Japanese spouses, learn more about being a military spouse, share your experiences and support with others? If so, please call Meg at 263-8327 or e-mail jsczama@gmail.com for more information.

Rising Sun Lodge 151, F&AM. Stated Meeting

Baby sitter: Seeking a babysitter who is willing to watch my 1-year-old overnight at our house. Our house is It is about a minute out gate 4. If you are interested, please call Scott at 090-8513-6274.

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

Child and Youth Program assistant (level 2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT, $9.58 - $17.09, Open Continuous

CYs Program associate Homework lab, CYS, NF-03, RFT, $19,000 - $23,000, Close: Feb. 11, 2011

Recreation assistant, Rd, NF-02, Flex, $9.29, Close: Feb 17, 2011

Recreation assistant (lifeguard), NF-02, Flex, $ 9.29, Close: Apr 1, 2011

CYs specialist (school liaison services), Torii Station, Okinawa, RFT, $34,500 - $45,000, Close: Feb 18, 2011

CYs sPeCialisT (School Liaison Services), NF-1701-04, $34,500 - $45,000 Annual, Torii Station. Preferred Experience: Demonstrated strong communication/liaison skills. Interaction with other government and civilian agencies, i.e. Public Schools, DoD Schools, etc. Closing Date: 18 Feb 2011, First Cut Off date: 4 Feb 2011

allied Telesis Customer service Representative @ Camp Zama: Requirements are: Must be 20 years old. Must have a High School Diploma. Must be a US Citizen or Resident Alien w/ Green Card for US. Must have knowledge of Basic Computer Systems and know how to use the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel & Access). Forward Resumes to shaun_bullman@alliedtelesis.com. Position to begin first week of August for training with the store Grand Opening on 16 August 2010.

anti-Terrorism/force Protection instructors wanted. Positions are available with Firearms Academy of Hawaii, Inc. Duties include instruction of marksmanship, watch standing and tactical team movements. Position location is Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. Marksmanship instructor experience is a must. Tactical team

movement experience is desired. Qualified candidates may call Christopher at 243-6171 or send resume to yeagleycj@yahoo.com.

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

Physical Therapist, intermittent (240 hours): Provides physical therapy service in the areas of physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunctions in patients ranging from adolescence to the very elderly. Must have license to practice physical therapy in the U.S. This is a contract positions open to SOFA status applicants. Resumes may be sent to Yoshiyasu.Aoki@us.army.mil. ALL applicants shall register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov.

Physical Therapist, intermittent (240 hours): Provides physical therapy service in the areas of physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunctions in patients ranging from adolescence to the very elderly. Must have license to practice physical therapy in the U.S. This is a contract positions open to SOFA status applicants. Resumes may be sent to Yoshiyasu.Aoki@us.army.mil. ALL applicants shall register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov.

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

Part-time english teacher: Pay is ¥16,000 to work four times per month. Two Mondays from 4 – 6:10 p.m., one Tuesday from 9 – 10 p.m. and one Friday from 7 – 8 p.m. Located 15 minutes driving distance from SHA in Minami-Rinkan area. For more information, E-mail Kaz at superkids-csc1190@nifty.com.

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 263-4412.

instructor: If you interested to teach Hula, Jazz, Piano, Drum classes please contact Community Activity Center at 263-8892 or 3939

Due to the recent contract with Allied Telesis, residential phone numbers with 263- and 267- prefixes 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.

1st Thursday of every month at the Masonic Bldg, Sagami Depot. For more information contact: rsl151@gmail.com; website: risingsunlodge151.com; or call Dave 080-3467-7881.

fUReai, Japanese Personnel Newsletter is issued and distributed electronically. This newsletter is for MLC/MC/IHA personnel and US personnel who have Japanese subordinate employees. It is available at https://intranet.zama.army.mil/?linkid=fureai.

Table Top Miniatures: Do you play Warhammer 40K or Fantasy? Other miniature games? Well contact me and let’s roll some dice! Please email James @ ngolmo@gmail.com

shoe repair: A cobbler is available on Zama in building 378. They are open from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays.

sports Photos Wanted: The Torii Newspaper wants to publish your action sports photos for sports of all ages, all seasons. To showcase your team or your child’s team, e-mail your digital action sports photos less than two weeks old (with captions) in .jpg format of 3mb or more to tetsuo.nakahara4@us.army.mil.

Catering services: The Catering Office is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., plus it is open on Wednesdays by appointment only. For additional information and assistance, please call at 263-4204.

98 Honda accord: Red 4-door. 59821 kilometers. New JCI, until Feb 2013. Tax thru Mar 2011. Navi. Good car. $2295. t_s_murphy@hotmail. 090 9804 7079. (4)

94 Honda ascot: silver, 4-door, sun-roof, automatic. JCI 23 Apr 11; $600. 080-5883-2205/425-999-8905, nmamura@hotmail.com.(3)

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Free seasonal flu vaccine available for ages 6 months and up: DoD ID card required. Vaccines are limited until all shipments are received. For more information, contact the Immunization staff at 263-4838.Hours: Monday through Wednesday and Friday: 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday: 1 to 3 p.m. Patients must be signed in 15 minutes prior to closing time to receive their vaccination.

Access to care at BG Sams U.S. Army Health Clinic is available 24/7. The clinic is not open 24/7 but our triage line is available 24/7. When calling the clinic at 263-4127, our staff will notify a provider who will call you back. The provider will advise you if you can wait until the clinic opens, or if you need to seek medical care elsewhere.

Recently we have noticed an increase of calls to the “911” number. This is the emer-gency number which activates the MPs, our ambulance, EMTs and translators. If you have a life-threatening medical emergency, call “911” on post or “119” off post. If you are feeling sick or have an injury that does not meet the criteria for life, limb or eyesight, call the clinic at 263-4127 and push option 1 for triage nurse or 24/7 medical advice. Our provider on call will advise you on what options are available.

Dodgeball tournamentA dodgeball tournament is scheduled to be held 9 a.m. Feb. 12 at Yano Fitness Center.This will be a unit-level competition. The tournament is open to all military person-nel in Camp Zama, Sagami Depot and Sagamihara Housing Area, retirees, DoD/DA civilians, AAFES employees, family members (18 years of age or older and not in high school), JGSDF members and MLC employees. Register at the Yano Fitness Center issue counter by 9 p.m. Feb. 10. Awards will be presented to the first- and second-place teams. Commander’s Cup points will be awarded for this event. For more information, call 263-4664 or 263-7980.

Singles racquetball tourneyA singles racquetball tournament is sched-uled to be held beginning at 9 a.m. on Feb. 26 at Yano Fitness Center. The event is open to all military personnel in Camp Zama, Sagami Depot and Sagamihara Housing Area, retirees, DoD civilians, AAFES em-ployees, family members (18 years of age or older and not in high school), JGSDF members, and MLC employees. There is no fee for this event. There will be both men’s and women’s sivision. Awards will be presented to the first- and second-place. Register at the Yano issue counter by Feb. 25. Commander’s Cup points will be awarded for this event. For more information, call 263-4664 or 263-7980.

Sports Photos WantedThe Torii Newspaper wants to publish your action sports photos for sports of all ages, all seasons. To showcase your team or your child’s team, e-mail your digital action sports photos less than two weeks old (with captions) in .jpg format of 3MB or more to Tetsuo.Nakahara4@us.army.mil.

Fitness guru Horton visits ZamaBy dustin PerryTorii Editor

Photo by Dustin PerryTony Horton, right, fitness trainer and designer of the “P90X” workout program, demonstrates an exercise to a group of people Tuesday at Yano Fitness Center. Dur-ing his visit to Camp Zama, Horton also met with fans and signed autographs.

The man behind one of the top-selling fitness DVD programs in America visited Camp Zama Tuesday and Wednesday to impart his philosophies on exercising, eating right, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Tony Horton, fitness trainer and de-veloper of the popular “P90X” workout series, was at the installation as part of his “Ripped and Ready Tour,” during which he led a pair of exercise clinics at Yano Fitness Center and also met with fans at the Exchange here.

“The idea here is to … educate everybody with the idea of what health and fitness really is,” said Horton, 52. “I think a lot of people struggle [with fitness] not only in the civilian population, but also in the military population, for the same reasons: They don’t have a good purpose; they don’t have a good plan.”

In the early 1980s, Horton moved from his hometown of Trumbull, Conn., to Los Angeles in pursuit of an acting career. A self-professed “skinny kid who was out of shape,” Horton began working out in an ef-fort to become more physically fit. Shortly after, he began his career as a personal trainer during which he has worked with celebri-ties such as Billy Idol, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen and Ewan MacGregor.

Horton held his first 90-minute clinic Tuesday at Yano to gave attendees a taste of the rigorous P90X exercise regimen, which emphasizes “muscle confusion” and a proper diet over a period of 90 days to burn fat, lose weight and build muscle. Created in 2003, the P90X DVD series has sold an estimated 3 million copies.

The assembled group included people who exercised anywhere from zero to six days per week, as well as a combination of devoted P90X users and those who had never heard of Horton or his program. Neverthe-less, Horton led them all through a series of

“UCML” workouts – Upper body, Cardio, Middle body, Lower body – that require no equipment and can be done at home rather than in a gym.

Mike Pearson, a contract specialist as-signed to the Japan Engineer District here, began using the P90X system six months ago and said it has helped him gain muscle and drop his body-fat percentage by 8 per-cent. Pearson said he appreciated Horton taking time from his busy schedule to visit military installations and offer a personal demonstration to the community here.

“I’m 35 now, and if I can be in as good a shape as he is at 52 that would be great, so I’m going to stick with [P90X],” said Pearson.

Emmettee McNeill, the special events coordinator for the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command here, works out three days per week, but said this was his

first exposure to Horton’s brand of fitness. During the clinic, McNeill said he learned from Horton the importance of “the mind and body working together.” He added that regardless of one’s experience, anyone can try the P90X program and be successful.

“Tonight we had different levels of people who work out – some people said they work out once a week, some five to six days a week – but with this program, you can do it at your own pace,” said McNeill.

Exercise and fitness is a lifestyle, says Horton, who recommends people to work out at least six days per week if they want to see great results. Horton added that his tour here has “been a blast” and that he is proud to know he has affected so many people in a positive way.

“One gentleman came up and said, ‘I lost 50 pounds and I’m on my third round [of P90X],’ which is saying something.”

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Cherry Blossoms color Okinawa By lauren HallTorii Station Public Affairs

TORII STATION, Okinawa – The time is upon Okinawa residents to make the short journey north

to Mount Yae in Motobu Town, Nago Central Park and Nakijin Castle ruins if they would like to see the cherry blossoms, or sakura, in bloom this year.

Cherry blossoms have a very short season, their notori-ously bright beautiful pink blooms being visible for only one to two weeks out of the year. The native sakura of Okinawa, the hikanzakura and kanhizakura, are said to hold their delicate blooms longer – approximately three weeks – than those on mainland Japan, which start blos-soming in April.

There are several varieties of sakura, not all of which are pink. The most popular variety of sakura in Japan is the somei yoshino, which boasts white blossoms speckled with a small amount of pale pink.

While cherry blossom trees are indigenous to Japan, Korea and China, many have been given as gifts from Japan for planting in other countries around the world including Canada, Germany, the Philippines, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Last weekend thousands of people headed to Nago for the annual Nago Cherry Blossom Festival, the earliest cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, in Japan, which featured plenty of food, games and entertainment to include the U.S. Marine Corps Band, taiko drummers and Eisa dancers.

Nago Central Park, with its 20,000 Taiwan cherry trees, is open 24 hours a day and there is no charge for admis-sion. The cherry blossoms should be in bloom for another two to three weeks.

It is easy to get to Nago Central Park, but the quickest route is to get on the Okinawa Expressway and go north until the expressway ends at Kyoda, Exit 10. Continue

north into Nago and turn right on Route 84. Nago Central Park is approximately one kilometer ahead.

The route to the top of Nago Central Park where the cherry blossoms can be seen in bloom is temporarily blocked off approximately halfway up due to ongoing construction through March 31.

Those who plan to climb the steep stairs to the top may want to consider wearing comfortable tennis shoes and bring a bottle of water. A word of caution: There are some large low-hanging branches on the climb up; stay aware in order to avoid unexpectedly hitting them.

The Nakijin Castle Cherry Blossom Festival will con-tinue through Sunday. There is a nominal entrance fee to

A stairway lined with sakura trees takes you to view castle ruins and cherry blossoms in Nago Central Park.

Photos by Lauren HallCherry blossoms line the walkway of Nago Central Park where visitors have the opportunity to see 20,000 cherry blossoms in bloom through mid-February.

the castle, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.You can also enjoy the cherry blossoms at Mount Yae

(Yaedake) through Sunday. To get there, continue north on Highway 58, turning left onto Route 84 and follow the signs. Thousands of cherry blossom trees line the road on the way up to the top of Mount Yae, making for a spectacular view of the East China Sea and the cheerful pink blossoms.

The beauty of the sakura, although short-lived, is of great importance in Japan, representing many different things such as the nature of life, extreme beauty and quick death, good fortune, the beginning of spring, and love and affection.