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8/3/2019 Torii U.S. Army Garrison Japan weekly newspaper, Jun. 10, 2010 edition
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Serving the U.S. Army Japan community
www.torii.army.milVOL. 38, NO. 23June 10, 2010
INSIDE the TORII2 News
4 Calendar
5 Community
6 Classieds
7 Sports
8 Travel
Photo by Dustin
Sgt. Tomoyuki Kaeriyama, left, assigned to the Japan Ground Self Defense Forces 34th Infatry Regiment, and Cadet Stewart Huntoon, a senior at the U.S. MiliAcademy at West Point, work together to secure cargo to the underside of a UH-60 Black Hawk during sling-load training Thursday at Sagami General Depot. Four WPoint cadets came to Camp Zama for three weeks of training with various units here as part of their graduation requirements and will depart June 16.
West Point cadets train in JapanBy Dustin Perry
Torii Editor
CAMP ZAMA Four future Army
ofcers participated in sling-load opera-
tions training Thursday with Soldiers here
during a three-week cooperative training
visit that is a requirement to receive theircommission.
The cadets, all seniors at the U.S. Mili-
tary Academy at West Point, conducted the
training with Soldiers from both the 35th
Combat Sustainment Support Battalion
and 78th Aviation Bn. for a portion of their
curriculum known as Cadet Troop Leader
Training. They will continue to work along-
side other units here before departing Japan
on Wednesday.
Cadets Matt Belanger, Anne Danczyk,
Ehren Gruber and Stewart Huntoon spent a
portion of Thursdays training in two groups
standing underneath a ve-ton UH-60 Black
Hawk helicopter. As it hovered above them,they were required to hook a cable to the
underside of the aircraft. The cable was
connected to a cargo pallet, which, once
it was secured by the crew on the ground,
was own to a second landing zone and
unloaded by the crew there.
Sling-load transportation allows for the
speedy transportation of supplies, equip-
ment and other cargo to almost any location
and is especially useful during emergency
situations, said Spc. Jonathan Prokopchak,
the senior training noncommissioned ofcer
for Headquarters and Headquarters Com-
pany, 35th CSSB. In one hour of training,
the cadets and Soldiers completed 10 load-ofoad iterations, which Prokopchak said
was a record for the unit.
The cadets did amazing; they knew
exactly what they were doing, said Prokop-
chak. Our supervisors told the cadets what
to do, and they didnt hesitate.
During his time as a cadet at West Point,
Huntoon said he hasnt had many oppo
nities to work with Soldiers and NCO
he was very excited to come to Japan
the training.
I was really surprised at how m
preparation goes into this [training],
Huntoon. We dont have the kind of eq
ment that the Army has, so wereable to do training like this at West Po
We had a chance to see and experie
something new and to get out there and
our training to practice.
The cadets are scheduled to grad
from West Point and be commissione
second lieutenants next May.
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NEWS
Zama Briefs
Shuttle service for ZAHSgraduation ceremonyA shuttle service will be available for those
attending the Saturday graduation ceremony
for Zama American High School seniors at
Harmony Hall. The service will begin at 1
p.m. at the Camp Zama Community Clubparking lot. The service is encouraged, as
parking at Harmony Hall will be limited.
Attire guidelinesNew clothing guidelines have been
mandated by the commander of U.S.
Army Garrison-Japan for all Status of
Forces Agreement personnel and their
family members while patronizing AAFES
facilities on Camp Zama and Sagamihara
Family Housing Area.
Approved: Clean, serviceable shirts with
or without collars are required. Shirts
will be buttoned and tucked-in unless they
are square-cut and designed to be worn
outside trousers or shorts. Clean, serviceable
trousers or shorts with a belt (if belt loops
are present) are the standard.
Not approved: Tops that are immodest,
provocative or suggestive; uniform
undershirts (green, white or brown) or
T-shirts designed for wear as undergarments,
with or without unit logos; tank top-type
shirts, sleeveless muscle shirts, see-
through mesh and net shirts, halter tops, tube
tops and swimsuit tops; exposed midriffs
and pants off the waistline; cut-off shorts,
short shorts and swimming shorts; shirts
exposing the abdomen; and clothing with
obscene or vulgar language or imagery.
Family Matters BlogA former editor and writer for the American
Forces Press Service has launched the
Family Matters Blog to provide resourcesand support to military families as well as
encourage a dialogue on topics ranging
from deployments to the challenges of
everyday life. The blog features current,
up-to-date postings that matter to military
families. To view the blog, go tohttp://afps.
dodlive.mil/.
Lodging InformationLodging renovations are complete. As of
May 14, the front desk and ofces have
relocated back to Bldg. 552. The temporary
bus stop located on Sand Road, between
Bldgs. 552 and 780 were removed and
relocated to Bldg. 552 as of May 17. All
lodging phone numbers will remain the
same, with the front desk reachable at
263-3830.
DOL Ofce ClosureThe DOL ofces on Camp Zama, Sagami
General Depot and Yokohama North Dock
will be closed Friday from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
for an ofcial function. Service-oriented
facilities such as the DFAC, laundry pick-up
points at Camp Zama and SFHA, the GSA
Mart, Motor Pool and CIF will be minimally
staffed. ATO Zama (travel, personal
property, freight) will be closed, therefore
please plan accordingly. In the event of an
emergency, call 090-6139-1246.
Soldiers learn water-survival ski lls at Yan
After spending two hours in the swim-
ming pool Thursday at Yano Fitness Center,
a unit of Soldiers here learned, among other
things, that in case of an emergency, theirpants can be used as a otation device.
Fifty-four Soldiers assigned mostly to
the 35th Combat Sustainment Support Bat-
talion conducted water-survival training,
an annual requirement for the unit, during
which they were instructed on buoyancy
techniques and how to utilize available
resources in an aquatic setting.
Clad in their Army Combat Uniform,
the Soldiers were divided into groups based
on their swimming abilities and spent the
majority of the training wading in the pool
as they received instruction from Sgt.
Joseph Enochs. Water-survival training is
a very critical skill for Soldiers to have,
he said.
It is key training that way, Soldiers
know how to survive in the water for anytype of situation, said Enochs. Not only is
it applicable for exercises that Soldiers do,
its also for vehicle rollovers or if they are in
an aircraft that goes down in the water.
The rst portion of the training con-
centrated on teaching the Soldiers the
ideal method for entering a body of water,
depending on both the height of entry and
the depth of the water. Critical to each
method was the Soldiers ability to keep
their heads above water when jumping in,
which required them to hold their arms to
the side and create a wide silhouette with
their body.
By Dustin Perr y
Torii Editor
Photo by Dustin Perry
Maj. Manny Colon uses the pants from
his Army Combat Uniform as a otation
device after learning the technique duri ngwater-survival training held Thursday inthe pool at Yano Fitness Center.
Enochs then demonstrated survival oat-
ing, or dead mans oat, a well-known
method for holding ones breath when not
treading water that allows someone in the
water to conserve their energy. Following
the buoyancy test, the Soldiers were required
to tread water for ve minutes in order to
certify their training.
The buoyancy test is so you can be
condent in yourself whenever youre in
the water, said Enochs. It requires you
to be able to tread water for a little while
so that way you can build yourse
to that condence level.
Some Soldiers in the unit who ident
themselves as non-swimmers condu
their training in the shallow end of the p
but the requirements were the same.
of those non-swimmers, Staff Sgt. VHollowell, had never taken part in w
survival training before Thursday but sa
was instilled with condence afterwar
When I rst came here, I really di
know quite what to expect, said Hollow
assigned to the 35th CSSB. I though
were probably all going to be in the deep
maybe, and theyd just push us in and go
some drowning-prevention techniques
the way [Enochs] had the training bro
down, I thought it was very useful.
If I was actually [in a situation
required it], Im pretty condent now
I could survive, or at least stay ao
added Hollowell.
The nal portion of the training invo
Enochs showing the group how to use
ACU jacket and pants to keep them aOnce removed, a pair of ACU pants
be cinched at the legs, lled with air
worn around the neck as a makeshift
preserver. The Soldiers were also sh
how to perform a similar technique
their jacket by breathing air into the o
neck in the front.
I think as a Soldier, everybody sh
know how to do this, said Spc. Ro
Gondeck, assigned to the 623rd Movem
Control Team. Its great because you n
know whats going to happen when yo
See WATER SURVIVAL, Pag
Photo by Tetsuo Nakahar
Question timeKotaro Hirayama, left, a senior at Heisei International University, asks a question of Maj. Gen. Francis J. Wiercinski, righ
commander of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward), in the USARJ Command Center May 28 during the students
one-day educational tour of Camp Zama. Approximately 15 students from HIU attended the tour.
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T RII NewspaperCommanding General: Maj. Gen. Francis J. Wierci
Garrison Commander: Col. Perry Helton
Garrison Public Affairs Ofcer: Edward H. Roper
Deputy Public Affairs Ofcer: Christopher Bush
Editor: Dustin Perry
Staff : Tetsuo Nakahara
Okinawa Bureau: Lauren Hall
TORII June 10, 2010
WATER SURVIVAL, From page 2
into a combat zone, or what kind of warfare youre going
to be doing, so knowing water survival is a good thing.Conducting the training annually allows Soldiers to be
constantly familiarized with water survival, said Enochs.
The instructor said it is his responsibility to make sure
everyone in his unit is properly trained, but he hopes the
trainees gained something beyond simply meeting annual
requirements.
Many times in Iraq or Afghanistan, you see vehicle
rollovers and the Soldiers go into a river, said Enochs.
Its something thats unexpected, so this training puts into
your mind that, at any time, you might need it.
IMCOM messageLt. Gen. Rick Lynch
Commander, Installation Management Command
Sponsorship: Startstrong to be strongI have moved many times in my career,
within the United States and overseas. I
have deployed several times, leaving my
wife to pull double duty at home. I know
the good, the bad and the ugly of moving
rsthand from my familys experience and
the stories shared by other Soldiers, civilians
and family members. Every move brings
new opportunities but also challenges and
stressors that can have a negative impact
on work and home life.
I also know from personal experience
that sponsors can be the determining factor
between a good or bad move. An excellentsponsor plays a key role in making a posi-
tive rst impression and helping the new
person and family integrate into the unit,
workplace and community.
During the past several years the Army
has been experiencing a high volume of
transition due to Army Force Generation,
modularity, Grow the Army, Base Realign-
ment and Closure, and troop mobilization.
Now more than ever we need effective spon-
sorship to mitigate the stress of transition;
however, Soldiers, civilians and families
continue to express frustration with the
Armys sponsorship program.
Sometimes our personnel and fam-
ily members have an exceptional sponsor
someone who truly makes them feel
welcome and gets them off to an excellent
start but that is not always the case. There
may be sponsors who are not well-equipped
or motivated to provide the needed as-
sistance or, even worse, no sponsorship at
all. These experiences make sponsorship a
pressing Army Family Action Plan issue. I
am taking this opportunity to improve on
our Total Army Sponsorship Program toenhance the readiness of our Soldiers and
civilians, and deliver on our promise to take
care of families.
The Armys sponsorship program, as
prescribed in AR 600-8-8, requires every
rst-term Soldier to have a sponsor. The
sponsor acts as a big brother or sister and
helps the Soldier learn Army standards and
develop a sense of responsibility and team-
work. After that initial assignment, TASP
offers sponsors for every Soldier, private
through colonel, and likewise for every
civilian in grades up to GS-15. A vital part
of the sponsorship program that is often
forgotten or overlooked is the rear detach-
ment support provided to family members
of deployed Soldiers and civilians.
So we have in our regulations a sponsor-
ship program that covers all members of
our community. I want to make sure that
what is outlined on paper is also happen-
ing in our communities. Soldiers, civilians
and family members will have a sponsor
to provide information and support before,during and after transitions, mobilizations
and deployments.
We must make sure sponsors are well-
equipped for their important role. Sponsors
must understand their role and have the nec-
essary information and resources to fulll
it. Even more so, sponsors must be willing
to reach out and make human contact, espe-
cially with new Soldiers, rst-time civilian
employees, and family members who are
unfamiliar with the Army way of life.
Above all, I want to ensure that com-
manders are invested in the success of the
sponsorship program within their commu-
nity. TASP is a commanders program. Its
success is contingent upon the commanders
involvement and support. It is leadershipsresponsibility to send the message that spon-
sorship is something important to do and
to do it right. At the most basic level, that
means having an adequate pool of sponsors
to meet the needs of the community and
supporting those sponsors with reasonable
time and resources to do a good job.
I have asked Command Sgt. Maj. Neil
Ciotola to lead a working group to review
sponsorship from a holistic perspective and
to update the program to meet the needs of
Soldiers in todays Army. Two important
aspects of the sponsorship program u
examination are integration and track
We must have a means to collect, tran
and follow up on their needs and issues
do not want Soldiers carrying unreso
issues from assignment to assignm
We do not want families to fail to
nect or to become disconnected from
community, especially if their Soldi
deployed. We are looking at the feasib
of using current systems to integrate
track TASP processes Army wide, amother possible improvements. I antici
that new recommendations, guidance
requirements will be forthcoming as a re
of our review.
We are approaching summer, the tr
tional moving season for the military. M
of us in an Army environment Sold
civilians and family members alike k
what it is like to relocate. We know w
difference it makes to have a helping h
along the way.
Leaders, your direct experience al
whether good or bad, should be eno
incentive to make the sponsorship prog
in your sphere of inuence as effectiv
possible.
With a successful sponsorship progrwe can treat every one of these moves a
opportunity to show that we will do righ
Soldiers, civilians and families. The
and effort invested up front will pay
dividends in the satisfaction, commitm
and increased cohesion and mission re
ness of Army units. All Soldiers, civil
and family members must be provided
quality programs and safe commun
that meet their needs while enabling t
to thrive and maintain resiliency. We
keep our promise.
(Right): Staff Sgt. Alejandro Anglada, left, and Spc.Charlies Agustin, both assigned to the 35th Combat
Sustainment Support Battalion, tread water at the
edge of the Yano Fitnes Center swimming pool Thurs-day during w ater-survival training. Fifty-four Soldiers
spent more than two hours in the pool learning properaquatic-entry methods , treading water, testing their own
buoyancy, and using the pants and jacket from theirArmy Combat Uniform as makeshift otation devices.
The training is an annual requirement for the Soldiersin the unit. (Photo by Dustin Perry)
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Community Calender
Whats HappeningOutside the Gate?
eg 810, aFn tk
SCHOOL NEWSOnline tutoringRound-the-clock professional tutors who can assist with homework, studying, testpreparation, rsum writing and more are available at tutor.com for children of ser-
vicemembers and eligible Department of Defense civilians assigned here. Active-dutyservicemembers, National Guard and reserve personnel on active-duty deployed sta-tus, 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.
Zama Child Development Center: 263-8081 J 11 : Zama CDC Art Gallery (Infant, Toddler and Preschool)
J 16: Mrs. Letters 9 - 10 a.m.
SHA Child Development Center: 267-6153 J 11: Wear Purple (Citizenship)
J 15: Face Painting
SaS op rc P g: Parents! Are you looking for programs that your
school-aged children can participate in? Children! Are you looking for things that will
keep you active and busy outside of the house? If so, then the Open Recreation Program
events are for you! All events guarantee fun! School Age Services is offering open
recreation opportunities in the weekday and Saturday afternoons for youth currently
enrolled in grades one to six.
rgs: To register your child or for more information please stop by the
CYS Central Enrollment Registry Ofce in Bldg 533 on Camp Zama, or call 263-4125
or SAS at 267-6013.
John O. Arnn Elementary : 267-6602 Visit the Web at www.arnn-es.pac.dodea.edu for information pertaining to John O.
Arnn Elementary.
S S:Sure Start applications for the 2010-2011 school year are now available
at Arnn Elementary School. Families whose children will be 4 years old by Sept. 1meet some of the eligibility criterion are encouraged to apply. These criterion inclchildren of low birth rates, child has a parent who was a teenager when the rst c
was born, child has a parent whose primary language is not English, child has a pawho has not graduated high school, child is in family headed by a single parent or military, child in a family with E-1 to E-4 or GS-1 to GS-4 or NSPS pay band
NAF-1 or NAF-2 equivalents take rst priority. (E-5 to E-6 or GS 5 to GS 6 or NAFtake second priority, E-7 to E-9 or GS-7 to GS-9 or NAF 3-4 rank equivalents take t
priority). For more information, call the school at 267-6602.
ls d f Sch J 17
HALF-DAY DISMISSAL On Thursday, 17 June, Arnn ES will have a half-day of instruct
with students being released @ 1145. Students who are eligible for bus transporta
services will continue to have transportation support on this day. For more informa
please call the school site @ 267-6602.
Summer Ofce Hours
21 June - 30 July (closed Monday, July 5) Monday - Friday 0800-1500
Zama American Middle School : 263-4040Z ac m Sch P tch o gz(ZMS PTO)is accep
membership applications for the current 2009-2010 school year and the upcoming 202011 school year. Parents and teachers of current seventh- and eighth-grade studen
Zama Middle School, as well as parents of current sixth-grade students (future Z
students) are encouraged to join and support the ZMS PTO. Please contact the Z
PTO at:[email protected]
Zama American High School : 263-3181ZaHS 2009-2010 y bk: ZAHS has begun taking orders for its 2009-2010 yearb
The book will be the largest ever produced in the schools history and the largest in
Pacic: 276 full-color pages, an embossed cover, and customized artwork on each pa
produced by the largest yearbook staff in the Department of Defense Education Acti
The cost is $85 per book (cash or check made payable to Zama American High Scho
and they are expected to sell out soon. Books are scheduled to be distributed the
week of June. For more information, call Richard Rodgers at 263-5300.
UpcomingOngoing Events
Post-Combat Stress SupportA special support group to assist those experiencing
symptoms of post-combat stress is offered from 11:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the community room atArmy Community Services. For more information, call
Gary Woods at 263-8091.
CLEP and DANTES TestingCollege-Level Examination Program (CLEP) and DefenseActivity 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 [email protected] study for the CLEP tests, visit
www. petersons.com. To study for the DANTES exams,visit www.getcollegecredit.com.
New Parent Support ProgramThe New Parent Support Program, a division of the Family
Advocacy Program, specializes in assisting and offeringservices to new and expecting parents. Play Morning, an
interactive playgroup for parents and children up to age
6 is held 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the EDIS Buildingat Arnn Elementary School. and the same time every
second, third and fourth Thursday at SHA CDC. BreastFeeding Support Groups are held on the rst Thursdayof the month, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at ACS and the third
Monday of the month, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at SHA CDC.Baby Bundles is a program that provides informationand supplies for new and expecting parents.They areavailable, along with electric breast pumps, for loan by
contacting 263-2382.
The Department of Veterans Affairs
Coordinator will be at the Camp Zama Transition Service
Center located in Bldg 102, room M-107 on 7 & 8 June2010. If you would like to schedule an appointment todiscuss Veterans Benets you may be entitled to such asapplying for disability compensation, education benetssuch as the Montgomery and new Post 9/11 GI Bills,the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program, etc., please call
263-3940 or 263-3513. 30 minute appointment slots areavailable however if you think you may need more time,
let us know when scheduling your appointment and well
try to accommodate you.
Spiritual Orientation Tour to Kama-kura, June 1818 June 2010 from 0730-1630
To visit two Buddhist sites (Daibutsu and Hase Kannon
Temple) and Hachimangu Shinto Shrine. Please sign up
at USAG-J Chaplains Ofce at 263-4898
Well Child Clinic (4 years and older)Location: Sams Army Health Clinic
Dates: 18 June 2010 (0900-1345)Exam will cover school physical, sports clearance and
immunizations for a year (This is a chargeable visit for
civilians) Bring completed sports clearance forms Pleasecall 263-4175 for an appointmentPOC is Central Appointments at 263-5916
His Holiness the Dalai Lamas PubTeaching and Talk @ Pacico Yok
hama (tickets on sale now), Jun 26
Disney Easter Wonderland @ TokDisney Land, Now-Jun 30
The New Generation World Hobby F@ Makuhari Messe, Jun 19-20The biggest cartoon exhibition for kids in Japan. Kids
play the latest video games and may nd toy and chara
items of their favorite heroes such as Detective Co
Pokemon, Duel Masters and more.
Admission is free.
Japanese Sake or Nihonshu Fair Sunshine City & World Import MaTokyo, Jun 16You can enjoy tasting about 450 kinds of Japanese s
or nihonshu as much and many different types of sakyou like, including sake that were awarded for the Nati
New Sake or Shinshu Awards 2010.
African Festival @ Yokohama RBrick Warehouse (Admission freJune 12-13
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More than 20 Camp Zama communitys
motorcycle riders refreshed their motor-
cycle riding skills with a one-day training
event Friday at Sagami General Depot,
given by the Camp Zama Safety Ofcein conjunction with the Kanagawa Police
Department.
The purpose of the training was to
strengthen and enhance the riders technique
and quality of riding, said Keith Tuskey, lead
instructor for the USAG-J Safety Ofce.
We dont just send people out to ride
crazy, said Tuskey. We make sure they
are safe so they can enjoy themselves
during their ride and come back home
safely. Any time we do training with the
Kanagawa Police Department is very much
appreciated.
In Kanagawa, motorcycle accidents have
risen this year, according to the KPD. Sag-
amihara City approached the Safety Ofce
and asked them to host a workshop to teach
trafc safety and basic techniques.Three members from the White Angels
of KPD were invited as special instructors
for the day. They gave the participants a
brieng on the basic inspection they need
to do prior to riding and demonstrated vari-
ous techniques. Several training courses to
practice riding skills were set up in the park-
ing lot in front of the main gate at Sagami
Depot for the participants to brush up their
techniques.
I want them to know how to keep safe
while they are riding, said Nodoka Otani,
of the White Angels. Its important for
Americans in Camp Zama to get used to
Japanese trafc rules. The roads here are
much smaller than in the U.S., so peopleneed to pay extra attention.
Otani mentioned some checkpoints on
how to drive safely in Japan during the train-
ing. For example, when rider check behind
them, they should always turn around from
the right, because according to Japanese
trafc rules, vehicles come from right.
As a motorcycle rider, everybody
needs training, said Andre Morgan from
Directorate of Logistics at U.S. Army Gar-
rison - Japan. In this training, you have a
chance to practice braking and stopping,
so itll help you when you have an acci-
dent you can react quickly and maneuver
quicker. Maybe it will help you to prevent
the accident. I think more motorcycle riders
should join this training.
KPD and the Camp Zama Safety Ofcehave forged a strong relationship through
various events. Sagamihara City is willing
to offer safety workshops for Camp Zama
as an additional safety measure. The next
motorcycle safety training is scheduled to
be held July 2 at Yokohama North Dock.
For more information, contact Tuskey via
e-mail at [email protected].
Kanagawa PD hosts motorcycle safety training at DepoB ts nkh
Torii Staff
Photo by Tetsuo Naka
Nodoka Otani, a member of the White Angels at the Kanagawa Police Departmgives a safety brieng to Andre Morgan from the Directorate of Logistics at UArmy Garrison - Japan during a motorcycle training course given by the KPD Frat Sagami General Depot. More than 20 people attended the training.
Torii Station cuts floss for grand opening of dental clini
Torii Stations newly renovated
Dental-Medical Clinic was un-veiled in a unique, yet tting, oss-cutting ceremony on June 4.
Maj. James Anderson, Torii
Dental Clinic Ofcer in Charge,and Staff Sgt. Jay Dy, Torii Dental
Clinic Noncommissioned Ofcerin Charge, arranged the one-of-a-
kind event.
Were very excited for you
to witness this rst oss-cuttingceremony, said Maj. Anderson,
whose son, Noah, and daughter,
Isabella, helped make the over-
sized oss box which contained100 yards of dental oss.
We are honored and we want
to thank you for your time to
share this moment with us at this
grand opening and oss-cuttingceremony for the Torii Station
dental clinic, said Col. David
Mott, Commander, U.S. Army
Dental Activity (DENTAC) Japan
Commander.
Mott explained that DENTAC
Japan rst began stafng opera-tions in the original dental clinic
here in 1987.Initially this clinic was a one-
person clinic with four chairs.
Today this facility is an eight-chair
clinic staffed with three and some-
times four dentists with multiple
supporting staff members, said
Mott.
This is a special day. If yousaw this building just a few months
ago, you would know what a spe-
cial day this is. Not just for Maj.
Anderson and Staff Sgt. Dy and
for their staff but also for their
patients and the entire Torii Station
community, he said.
Once you see the new facility it
becomes obvious that technology
is playing a never-ending role in
dental practice. I can assure you
that this renewed building is a
premier state of the art facility that
sets new standards, he said.
During the renovations which
began in May 2009, the dental
clinic was relocated into a tempo-
rary building near Torii Beach.
The new facility houses both a
dental and a medical clinic, how-
ever, its main purpose is to provide
dental health care. Patients in need
of minor medical services, such as
sick call, can be seen at the medi-
cal clinic, while emergencies or
other serious conditions must go
to Lester Naval Hospital.
The hard work of all the people
involved are commended for a job
well done. I would be remiss if
I did not publicly thank the Navy
and the Air Force for their support
for routine care, not just during
the transition, but throughout the
year, he said.
Col. William Bachand, U.S.
Army Pacic Regional Dental
Command Commander, remem-
bered the original building from
a visit here in 2007.
We in the dental community
know that we always strive to
combine function and aesthetics.
Youll see that it really came into
fruition in this clinic. This is really
a tremendous facility, one of the
premier clinics in the dental care
system, said Bachand.
I would like to send a shout
out and thanks for all the great sup-
port from to all out sister services
here: the Marines, Navy and the
Air Force. This is a great example
of joint cooperation here, as it is
across the Pacic. Its really great
here sharing professional services,
and although we have our cult
differences between the servi
ultimately, we know whether
a Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Ma
or family member, patient ca
rst and foremost and thats
goal for all of us, he said.
Maj. Anderson mentioned
is the rst oss-cutting cerem
here. I think its the rst
cutting ceremony anywhere,
Bachand.
B l H
Torii Station Public Affairs
Photo by LaureSoldiers and family members ceremonial cut dental oss during the opening of the Torii StaDental Clinic at Torii Station Okinawa.
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Cntr : Volunteer opportunities are available
in the USAGJ Postal Service Center, we will
provide you with valuable training in Post
Ofce and Unit Mailroom operations. Plcontact Army Community Services at 263-
for details and assistance on volunteering services.
Gut r Tchr: For two Camp Zama boys
9) for 60 - 90 minute lessons once per w
starting ASAP. $ 20/hour. Day/time is exBoys have own Epiphone acoustic guitar.
Paul 263-3387 (O) or 263-8143 (H).
engh tchr: A small off-post hschool(about 200 students) near Sagami DFirst time teachers welcome! Classes avai
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wnt. Positions are available with Firearms
Academy of Hawaii, Inc. Duties include
instruction of marksmanship, watch standingand tactical team movements. Position location
is Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. Marksmanship
instructor experience is a must. Tactical team
movement experience is desired. Qualiedcandidates may call Christopher at 243-6171 or
send resume [email protected].
subttut t chr: Zama American High/Middle School are currently acceptingapplications for substitute teachers. U.S.
citizenship and a high school diploma or GEDare required. For more information or any
questions, please call 263-4005.
Phyc Thr pt, intrmtt nt (240 hur ):
Provides physical therapy service in the areas
of physical disabilities, neuromuscular and
psychosocial dysfunctions in patients rangingfrom 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 [email protected]. ALL applicants shall
register in the Central Contractor Registration(CCR) at www.ccr.gov.
Phyc Thrp t, intrmtt nt (240 hur):
Provides physical therapy service in the areas
of physical disabilities, neuromuscular and
psychosocial dysfunctions in patients rangingfrom 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 [email protected]. ALL applicants shall
register in the Central Contractor Registration(CCR) at www.ccr.gov.
intructr/fcttr:Camp Zama Education
Center is looking for a Instructor/Facilitator toconduct daytime Online Academic Skills Course
formerly called FAST. Bachelors Degree andTeaching License/Certicate preferred.Willbe paid for 240 classroom hours per year. Call
263-5055 for more information.
intructr/fcttr:Torii Station Education
Center is looking for a Instructor/Facilitator toconduct daytime Online Academic Skills Course
formerly called FAST. Bachelors Degree andTeaching License/Certicate preferred.Will bepaid for classroom hours taught per year.Call263-5055 for more information.
Bkkpr/ int rn accuntnt:The West
Pacic Girl Scouts is looking for a bookkeeper tomaintain all nancial records, produce monthlynancial statements, perform other functionsnecessary to the position. Must be familiar
with accounting procedures and principles, MSExcel and other accounting software. Full time,competitive pay with great benets for someonewith SOFA status. Please apply with a resume
to [email protected] or by calling Pamat 263-3597; resume may also be dropped off
at the Girl Scout ofce in Bldng 533.
04 Nn skyn fry Z/350Z: Dark
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Power everything, New JCI, TV, NAV, MiniDisc, Keyless, 6CD, PCSing: $14.500 OBO.Call 090-8517-9568 (2)
01 Nn Prmr: 4 drs sedan. Boughtfrom original Japanese owner. Clean car, nomechanical problems. Automatic trans, Pwr
steering, cold A/C, Pwr windows /mirrors/doorlocks, GPS/radio /CD/TV. Only 75,000
KM. JCI good until Sep 2011. First $950 takes.Call Tom at DSN 263-8349, or 080-3708-3281,
please leave message. Or text: [email protected].
98 Hn Cc: CD/AC 23,000 (Not a Misprint)
KM JCI unitl 10/2011. Well Maintained.
08050134892 or email [email protected] PCSING available 6/14 (4)
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$300 battery, new $500 Alternator, newer tires,Power windows, AC & Heat work perfectly,retractable mirrors,keyless entry,car rack. JCI
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PB, Good Condition, Runs Good, JCI until
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Softbank cell phones, only 18 months old.
Buy one or two. One is black Panasonic, other
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Optional internet and int'l calling packagesavailable. English instructions, battery chargerincluded. Cost $187 ea new. Yours for $90 each,or $150 for both. Call Tom at DSN 263-8349,or 080-3708-3281, pls lv msg. [email protected].
Mc tm:Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55mm lens
kit with BG-E5 grip and additional battery, likenew condition. Asking $450.00, Giant Escape R3Hybrid bicycle, brand new, never ridden, very
light and always kept indoors. Asking $400.00
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Yano Pool reopensAll aquatic services at Yano Fitness Ce
including the swimming pool, Jacu
sauna and steam room reopened Marcafter having been closed for three modue to annual maintenance. The poopen from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday throFriday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Satuand Sunday. For more information,
263-3954.
Your Weekly Dose
May is Asthma and Allergy AwareMonth. Asthma is a disease of the lungs in wthe airways become blocked or narrowed, cing breathing difculty. It is unfortunately common and can be exacerbated by physicasome environmental factors that can be fin this part of the world. If you have asthmallergies, ensure that you collaborate closely
your physician. Some causes of asthma incallergens, irritants in the air, respiratory intions, exercise, weather, expression of stemotions, and certain medications. Treatmeasthma includes long-term controllers or stdal medications, and quick-relief medicatTo help prevent asthma, know your triggerslimit exposure, take medications as prescrmonitor your asthma and recognize early sigworsening, and know what to do when it worMore information can be found at http://waafa.org/display.cfm?id=8&cont=9 .
Access to care at BG Sams U.S. AHealth Clinic is avaialble 24/7. The clinic open 24/7 but our triage line is available 2When calling the clinic at 263-4127, our will notify a provider who will call you bThe provider will advise you if you can wathe clinic opens, or if you need to seek mecare at either Yokosuka Navy Hospital, Yo
AFB Hospital or at a Host Nation HospiClinic.
Recently we have noticed an increacalls to the 911 number. This is the emergnumber which activates the MPs, our ambulEMTs and translators. Of course, if you halife threatening medical emergency such as cpain, difculty breathing, or trauma, please911 on post or 119 off post. If you are ing sick, or have an injury that does not the criteria for life, limb or eyesight, plcall the clinic rst at 263.4127 and push op1 for triage nurse or 24/7 medical advice.provider on call will advise you on what opare available, such as Yokota AFB hosYokosuka Navy Hospital or a local Host Nclinic/hospital, in which case we would arrfor a translator to assist you.
Sports Briefs
Six-Person SoccerA six-person soccer tournament is sched
to be held 9 a.m. Saturday at the Y
Soccer Field. The event is open to
military personnel in Camp Zama, Sag
Depot, and Sagamihara Housing A
retirees, DoD and Department of
Army civilians, AAFES employees, fa
members (18 years of age or older and
in high school), JGSDF members, and M
employees. Teams may be all male, m
or all female. Please register at the YFitness Center issue counter by 5 p.m. to
There is no fee for this tournament. Aw
will be presented to the rst- and seco
place teams. Commanders Cups po
will be awarded for this event. For m
information, call 263-4664 or 263-798
12 teams kick off softball preseasonBy dutn Prr y
Torii Editor
Photo by Dustin Perry
Andrew Flor, a member of the 441st Milit ary Intelligenc e Battalion Shurikens , warmsup in the on -deck circle during a preseason softball game Tuesday against the AirForce Predators. Twelve teams are comp eting in this years intramural season.
Obviously not pleased with their less-
than-stellar performance last year, the Air
Force Predators went ahead and won their
intramural softball preseason opener Tues-
day by a whopping 23-point margin.The Predators bats were relentless and
their defense tenacious throughout their
26-3 victory against the 441st Military In-
telligence Battalion Shurikens at Rambler
Field. Coach Adam Harris attributed his
teams renewed spirit to the fresh start
that the preseason provides.
Its a new season and I think everybody
is excited to play, so I think everybody was
on top of their game tonight, said Harris.
We havent played in about a year, so
the preseason allowed us to get a feel foreverybodys position and build our team
camaraderie, he added. Our teams a lot
more solid [this year].
In addition to the Predators and Shurik-
ens, 10 other teams in the Camp Zama
league shook the dust off their gloves and
competed in the opening week of practice
games the last of which will conclude
tonight before the start of the regular season
on Monday.
Softball is the No. 1 sport on Camp
Zama, said Andy Abear, the intramural
sports director here, and the preseason is
a good opportunity for the players to get
some practice in before the beginning of
the regular season.
After seeing a few of the games during
the preseason and witnessing the teams
gain their bearing, Abear said this season
has the potential to be just as erce as in
years past.
Just from watching the teams this week,
it looks like many of the same ones will becompetitive this year, said Abear.
Casey Steuber, the Predators team
captain, said their blowout win against the
Shurikens gave them a boost of condence
with which to begin the regular season. He
attributed his teams stellar performance to
solid base-hitting and an improved roster
of players.
The preseason is kind of like a tune-up:
trying people in new positions, everyone
getting their swing back from not having
swung a baseball bat all year, and getting
out all the cobwebs from our game, said
Steuber.
The other teams competing in the league
are the Directorate of Public Works; U.S.
Army Japan Garrison; 78th Signal Bat-
talion, Army Medical Department, Japan
Engineer District; Morale, Welfare and
Recreation; 35th Combat Sustainment
Support Battalion; Directorate of Emer-
gency Services; USARJ; and 78th AviationBattalion.
Games are scheduled to be held Monday
through Thursday at Rambler Field begin-
ning at 6 p.m.
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Torii Staff
Soak in the hot spring experience at Yukai Soka
L
iving and working in Japan offers foreigners a host of unique opportunities to experience
Japanese culture, and one of the most popular and relaxing cultural rituals is a long
soak in an onsen, or public natural hot spring bath.
For the most part, the Japanese are bath fanatics and the Japanese archipelago is host to thousands ofhot springs. The Japanese are known for their pilgrimages to nd the ultimate bathing experience.
Hakone, located in Kanagawa Prefecture about an hour away from Camp Zama, is one of the most
well-known hot spring destinations in Japan. However, for people looking to soak their cares away
a little closer to home, look no further than Zama Citys Yukai Sokai onsen.
Yukai Sokai hosts a variety of different styles of baths in the facility including jet baths, a cascading
waterfall bath and a bath located outside in the courtyard for bathers who enjoy some fresh air while
they soak. The bathhouse also features a ganbanyoku, or bedrock bath, which does not have any water
but rather a heated rock that relaxes and reportedly allows the bather to sweat out impurities. Some
women consider the bedrock bath to be a beautifying agent. Yukai Sokai also offers a sauna.
In addition to the relaxing nature of the baths, the natural springs in Yukai Sokai possess a high
level of minerals that have proven to be helpful in heading minor cuts, burns, feminine ailments,
and other maladies.
No spa treatment at Yukai Sokai would be complete without a nice private massage, followed by
a delicious traditional Japanese meal at the facilitys magnicent restaurant.
Here are some tips to know that will make your visit to Yukai Sokai easier:
1. Take off your clothes in the changing room.2. Put clothes in the shelf, basket or locker.
3. Enter the bathroom with a small towel.
4. There will be a bucket beside the tub, scoop out some water and pour it over yourself to rinse
your body before getting in the bathtub.
5. Soak in the bathtub. Remember not to bring anything into the tub, not even a towel. Do not
use soap in the tub.
6. Get out of the tub and wash your body or hair in front of the faucet. (It should be done outside
of the tub.)
7. Rinse off soap and shampoo well.
8. Rinse your body with clean warm water in front of faucet.
9. Dry your body with your small towel before you go to the changing room.
10. Dry your body with your bath towel and dress in the changing room.
If you get confused or need help, the staff at Yukai Sokai can help you through the process.
Yukai Sokai is open daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prices vary depending on how long you stay
at the facility. A one-hour ticket is 480 yen Monday through Friday, and 580 yen on the weekends.
A two-hour ticket is 800 yen during the week and 1,000 yen on the weekends. The best deal is the
one-day pass for 1,400 yen during the week and 1,700 yen on the weekends.So the next time you start to feel the stresses of the work week, treat yourself to a day at a spa that
is located conveniently close to home.
Yukai Sokai
Carest Zama
Netz Toyota
Soubudai
mae Sta.
Camp Zama
Main Gate
Sagamidai
Kosaten