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8/3/2019 Torii U.S. Army Garrison Japan weekly newspaper, May 27, 2010 edition
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Serving the U.S. Army Japan community
www.torii.army.milVOL. 38, NO. 21May 27, 2010
INSIDE the TORII2 News
4 Calendar
5 Community
6 Classieds
7 Sports
8 Travel
CAMP ZAMA Spouses from the Ground Staff Ofce, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, mwith Rex, a 2-year-old military working dog, Friday at the K-9 training facility during a spou
cultural exchange between U.S. Army Japan and the GSO. More than 20 people, including Jean
Wiercinski, wife of the USARJ and I Corps (Forward) commander, attended the event.
Good boyPhoto by Tetsuo Nak
78th Signal ITspecialists winfederal awardCompiled by Dustin Perry
Torii Editor
Photo by Dustin Perry
Yoshiko Morita, an informa-
tion technology specialist as-
signed to the 78th Signal Bat-
talions Software Engineering
Section, inputs programmingcode for the U.S. Army Japan
website.
CAMP ZAMA A team of
three information technology
specialists from Camp Zama
were recognized with a Team
Excellence Award for creating a
computer program that stream-
lined the reservation process for
government vehicles.Yoshiko Morita, Makoto
Murai and Masayuki Narushima,
each assigned to the 78th Signal
Battalions Software Engineer-
ing Section, worked together
to design a program for the
Directorate of Logistics motor
pool, which directly contributed
to U.S. Army Garrison Japan
winning a special-category Ex-
emplary Practices award during
the Army Communities of Excel-
lence Award ceremony, held May
4 in Washingten, D.C.
Its really a prestigious
award, said Ron Driscoll, chief
of the SES. Its really based onthe impact on the community
at large.
The process for requesting
a reservation for a government
vehicle was previously done
manually; customers were re-
quired to ll out a request on
paper, and there was no restric-
tion on who could do so. This
resulted in several redundan-
cies and delays. Developing the
project under the umbrella of the
business management strategy
known as Lean Six Sigma, the
SES programmers were hired
for the project and spent four
months creating the program.
Beta-tests of the program at theCamp Zama motor pool began
in October 2008.
Were very fortunate to have
a group of programmers here;
not every installation has that
luxury, said Driscoll. We have
a group of eight programmers
here who do all the automation
and programming for the Camp
Zama Intranet scheduling,
calendars, reservations, training,nancial applications. They have
more than 127 applications that
are used by the installation.
The SES section has tem-
plates for common program
applications, but the motor pool
booking program was a custom
job that had never been attempted
here before, said Driscoll.
Normally when we get a re-
quest, we have eight developers
and we assign one, said Driscoll.
For this job, we assigned three.
One of the rst things our pro-
grammers had to do was inden-
tify what the program needed to
be, what it had to do, and the data
input and output needed.The program has been well-
received by the community,
said Hiroshi Denton, the truck
master at DOL. It is expected to
be implemented at Army instal-
lations in Kure and Okinawa,
Japan, by next month.
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NEWS
Zama Briefs IMCOM CSM lauds Zama Soldiers,
civilians during visit to USAG-JBy Christopher Bush
USAG-J Deputy Public Affairs Ofcer
Attire guidelines New 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 SagamiharaFamily 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 resources
and 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 to http://afps.
dodlive.mil/.
Lodging Information
Lodging Renovations are complete. As of14 May 2010 our front desk and ofces have
relocated back to Bldg 552. The temporary
bus stop located on Sand Road, between
Bldg 552 and Bldg 780 will be removed
and relocated to Bldg 552 effective 17
May 2010.Thank you for your patience.
All Lodging phone numbers will remain
the same. Front Desk: 263-3830
Road TaxesRoad Tax payments are due no later than
May 31. You must take your payment to
your designated City Hall Tax Ofce. Road
tax payments must be completed in order
to receive a base access sticker. For more
information, call 263-3732.
DOL Ofce ClosureThe DOL ofces on Camp Zama, Sagami
General Depot and Yokohama North Dock
will be closed June 11 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. Signs
will be posted at closed facilities with an
emergency POC and telephone number.
In the event of an emergency, call 090-
6139-1246.
CAMP ZAMA Sgt. Maj. Neil Ciotola,
command sergeant major for the Installa-tion Management Command, praised the
resilience and dedication of U.S. Army
Garrison Japan Soldiers, Department of
the Army civilian employees, and Japanese
master labor contract employees during a
two-day tour of Camp Zama and surround-
ing USAG-J installations May 20 and 21.
Ciotola, on his rst visit to Japan and
Korea, admitted that prior to his arrival he
did not know much about the mission of
USAG-J or U.S. Army Japan but that he
had come here to learn.
Youre led to believe that there are a few
Soldiers, civilians and local national work-
force personnel performing a very limited
number of operations but then you come in
here and you nd that there are more than3,000 U.S. Army personnel here and that
we have a corps forward headquarters, and
that we have 16 installations that the Army
has primacy on, he said.
During his visit, Ciotola received com-
mand briengs and toured various Camp
Zama and Sagamihara Family Housing Area
facilities as well as an aerial tour of Sagami
General Depot, Hardy Barracks in Tokyo
and the Yokohama North Dock facility.
Ciotola said he was impressed by the
kindness and dedication of the Japanese
workforce and their beautiful country and
culture. He also marveled at the profound
sense of purpose of the Camp Zama leader-
ship and workforce.
I am very excited about what I am going
to be able to take back to the commandinggeneral, Ciotola said.
The revelations of the importance and
scope of the many missions of USAG-J
drove home the necessity of the visit to
Ciotola. Ciotola, who assumed the duties
of IMCOM command sergeant major in
November, said he and Installation Man-
agement Command commander Lt. Gen.
Rick Lynch have resolved to visit each of
the Army garrisons across the depth and
breadth of the command so that we have
a sense of what do we have out there and
what are the dynamics that we are concerned
with. This has been eye-opening. These last
few days have been huge.
IMCOM will continue to evolve and
improve over the coming years, according
to Ciotola.
I think that ultimately at end state, IM-
COM is going to go to a place that people
who are in it and people who are watching
it will go, dang, thats the unit to be in. I
think that in our effort to get there we stillhave a long way to go when it comes to
right-sizing our operation, when it comes
to identifying and achieving the levels of
efciency and effectiveness that we can and
that we owe everyone regardless of where
they happen to be located he said.
In addition to the tours of USAG-J
facilities, Ciotola held a town hall meeting
for Soldiers and civilians at the Zama Com-
munity Activity Center on Thursday.
During the jovial meeting, Ciotola d
home some poignant points about wha
had learned in his 34-year Army caree
The civilian workforce is the Ency
pedia Britannica of the United States Arm
he told the more than 200 personnel gath
inside the CAC. You are my subject ma
experts, you have the answers.
Ciotola also extolled the hard wor
the Soldiers of the 88th Military Police
talion, 78th Signal Battalion, 296th A
Band, 441st Military Intelligence Batta
and other Soldiers gathered at the meetHe noted that every single member of
Army family contributes to the succes
the organization as a whole.
Do you know what makes the Un
States Army great? Ciotola asked
moment of rhetorical ourish as he ra
a pointed nger to the Soldiers and c
ians gathered at the CAC. Its you
you and you.
Photo by Christopher
Command Sgt. Maj. Neil Ciotola of Installation Management Command speak
more than 200 Soldiers and Department of the Army civilian employees at the CaZama Community Activity Center Thursday. The town hall meeting was part
two-day tour of USAG-J facilities in the Camp Zama area.
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by, the U.S. Government, Departme nt of Defense, Department of the Army orthe U.S. Army Garrison Japan command. It is published weekly by the TORIIstaff of the USAG-J HNR/Public Affairs ofce, APO, AP 96343-0054, phone315-263-5978.
This publication, with a weekly circulation of 2,000, is printed by Pacic Starsand Stripes, Tokyo. All photos are U.S. Army photographs unless otherwiseindicated. The newspaper uses military news services includingAmerican Forces
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T RII NewspaperCommanding General: Maj. Gen. Francis J. Wiercin
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 May 27, 2010
Recalled helmets 'no direct risk' to Soldier
WASHINGTON The Army
recall of 44,000 Advanced Combat
Helmets that were issued to Sol-
diers in Iraq and Afghanistan is the
result of a Department of Justiceinvestigation as well as indepen-
dent tests that show the helmets do
not meet Army standards, ofcials
conrmed today.
However, the defective helmets
are not a direct risk to Soldiers,
said Brig. Gen. Peter Fuller, the
Program Executive Ofcer Sol-
dier. He said during a meeting
with reporters today that while
the helmets failed to meet Army
standards, there is no evidence
that any Soldier was ever harmed
from their use. He said the defec-
tive helmets still provided a safe
degree of protection, but just not
up to our standards.
Although the helmets pose nodirect risk to Soldiers right now,
Fuller said the Army is using an
abundance of caution to pull the
helmets out of the eld.
Our objective is for every
Soldier to be condent in wearing
what they have, and were not as
condent because of some of the
procedures the manufacturers
used, and we just want to make
sure we get them out of the eld,
Fuller said.
The recalled helmets represent
about 4 percent total of the Army
inventory, Fuller said. Since of-
cials cannot be sure where all
the helmets were issued, they aretelling every Soldier who has an
ACH to check the tag to see if
the helmet was manufactured by
ArmorSource.
Fuller said the Army issued
an urgent directive May 13 to
combatant commanders in Iraq
and Afghanistan calling for the
immediate turn-in of helmets
manufactured by the contractor.
He heads up PEO-Soldier, an orga-
nization that oversees the develop-
ment and testing of equipment for
the Army from its headquarters at
Fort Belvoir, Va.
The recall, he explained is the
result of a Department of Justice
investigation and individual testsconducted at Aberdeen Proving
Ground, Md., that proved the
helmet, which was manufactured
Courtesy photo
Army ofcials say the defective helmets are not a direct risk to
Soldiers. Brig. Gen. Peter Fuller, the Program Executive Ofcer
Soldier, said during a meeting with reporters May 17.
By Master Sgt. Doug Sample
Army News Service
by ArmorSource, did not meet
Army standards. The general
could not elaborate on the DOJ
ndings because of the ongoing
investigation.
Our number-one mission is to
ensure every Soldiers lethal-sur-vivability equipment can survive
in any environment, and a helmet
is a personal piece of equipment
that provides that survivability,
Fuller said. We want to make sure
they never have any question as to
whether or not this will be able to
stop what it needs to stop.
Fuller said the Army began
the recall process immediately
upon notification of the DOJ
investigation and after the results
of independent testing revealed
aws in the ballistic capability of
the helmet. In January, the Army
was notied by the DOJ of the
investigation, after the paint onsome helmets began peeling. The
helmets were then subjected to
further tests by the Army which
determined the ballistic defect.
Fuller said as a precautionary
measure the recall notice was is-
sued. Because of the testing and
additional information we got
from the Department of Justice,
we wanted an abundance of cau-
tion to pull all these helmets out
and give them (Soldiers) another
helmet that we know is perfect
pedigree, he said.
Mike Brown, director of Supply
for Army G-4, said the process of
inspection is underway in Iraq and
Afghanistan, and he emphasizedthat Bagram reported today none
of them have fallen into the source
that we are talking about.
Brown also said some direct
exchanges of the helmet have
begun to trickle in.
So there are two types of in-
ventories going on right now, one
within the command, of a physi-
cal inspection of every helmet, ofevery Soldier, and the second, the
CIF (Central Issue Facility) are
checking their on-hand stocks.
Command Sgt. Maj. Bernard
C. McPherson, the PEO-Soldier
senior enlisted advisor, also
pointed out the Army is working
at every level to ensure all affected
helmets are accounted for, adding
that Helmets in the eld will be
detected during pre-combat checks
and inspections by sergeants and
leaders.
Col. William Cole, project
manager for Soldier Protection
and Individual Equipment, said
ArmorSource, until recently, hadmanufactured roughly 102,000 of
the Advanced Combat Helmets,
and of that number, he said 55,000
helmets are still in the warehouse
supply system, and about 3,000
were issued to other services
through the Defense Supply Cen-
ter, Philadelphia.
Cole admitted the Army cannot
put its nger on all the recalled
helmets. Thats why we are doing
this through diligence right now to
nd them.
PEO ofcials said the recall
represents about four percent
of about 1.6 million Advanced
Combat Helmets in the Armys
inventory. The Army has threeother helmet manufacturers. They
are MSA North America, BAE
Systems, and Gentex Corp.
Is your helmet
part of the recall?Heres how to tell if your helmet is part of the recall:(1) Check for the manufacturers label which can be foun
under the helmets ear ap. The label should say ArmorSource
or Rabintex.
(2) Check the helmets bench mark on the inside crown o
the helmet. You may have to remove some Velcro coins to se
the bench mark. ArmorSource helmets will have the bench mar
ARS.
(3) Check the retention system hardware, the screws that hol
the chin strap to the helmet. If the helmets hardware has a jacke
bolt and machine screw, it was manufactured by ArmorSourc
or Rabintex and is part of the recall.
If you cant identify the manufacturer using these check points
turn the helmet in for replacement.
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Community Calender
Whats HappeningOutside the Gate?
eg 810, aFn tk
SCHOOL NEWSOnline tutoring
Round-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
SHA Child Development Center: 267-6153 m 27: Luau Festival
SaS op rc Pg: 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 openrecreation 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.edufor information pertaining to John O.
Arnn Elementary.
S S:Sure Start applications for the 2010-2011 school year are now availableat Arnn Elementary School. Families whose children will be 4 years old by Sept. 1 andmeet some of the eligibility criterion are encouraged to apply. These criterion include:
children 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.
Zama American Middle School: 263-4040Z ac m Sch P tch ogz (ZMS PTO) is accep
membership applications for the current 2009-2010 school year and the upcoming 20
2011 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 ZPTO at:[email protected]
Zama American High School: 263-3181ZaHS 2009-2010 ybk: ZAHS has begun taking orders for its 2009-2010 yearbThe 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 paproduced by the largest yearbook staff in the Department of Defense Education Activ
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.
Child, Youth and School Services: 263-4500u- Pg: A new program starting today aims to help the Camp Z
communitys youth succeed academically. The U-turn program is designed for youth
get peer tutoring; get help with college preparation and career exploration; scholars
and nancial aid application assistance; and staff and volunteer support. A bus b
to SHA and Atsugi will be provided every night at 8 p.m. The U-turn program wi
available at the Camp Zama Youth Center every Tuesday and Thursday evening f
6 8 p.m. For more information, call 263-4500.
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 FamilyAdvocacy Program, specializes in assisting and offering
services to new and expecting parents. Play Morning, aninteractive 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 are
available, along with electric breast pumps, for loan by
contacting 263-2382.
OASC (FAST) Class May 17-28On-line Academic Skills Course, formerly called FAST
class will be conducted at the Zama Education Center,
M-F, 0800-1200. Soldiers must register at the Education
Center in order to enroll in the OASC course.Results in
improved performance on Math and English placement tests,
saving soldiers time and money by eliminating the need
for preparatory courses. Makes Math and English college
course material easier to understand, often resulting in
higher grades. English portion of OASC (FAST) class can
help improve business and social communication, leading
to increased promotion opportunities.
Register for the 2-week OASC (FAST) class at the Education
Center or call 263-5311 for more information .
Motorcycle Training at Sagami DepotWhen Friday, June 4, 2010Time: 13:00- 1500 (check in 12:45 1255)Where: Sagami Depot
Limited seats available, for registration email : [email protected] licensed SOFA, MLC, DAC are invited to attend and
participate. All participates must ride their own street legal,properly registered Motorcycles. All participates must wear
full riding PPE.
Hibiya October Fest @ Hibiya PaTokyo, May 21-30
Japan Beer Festival @ YEBISU GardPlace, Tokyo Jun 5-6
His Holiness the Dalai Lamas PubTeaching and Talk @ Pacifco Yokhama (tickets on sale now), Jun 26
Disney Easter Wonderland @ TokDisney Land, Now-Jun 30
Yokohama Central Town FestiY151, Jun 4-6Celebrate the 151th Anniversary for Yokohama
Opening, Road to the 200th Anniversary! Yokoh
Bashamichi Street: Jazz Festival, Yamashita Koen D
Ave.: International Flea Market, China Town: Y
Celebration Parade, Live Music & Dance Performanand more in the Kannai, Motomachi, Yamate areas
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 charaitems of their favorite heroes such as Detective Co
Pokemon, Duel Masters and more.
Admission is free.
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Communitywww.torii.army.mil TORII May 27, 2010
More than a dozen college-bound stu-
dents from Camp Zama received some
extra money for tuition thanks to the ZamaCommunity Spouses Association.
ZaCSA handed out more than $24,000 in
scholarship funds during its annual scholar-
ship awards luncheon at the Camp Zama
Community Club May 19. More than 50
Camp Zama community members attended
the luncheon to celebrate the achievements
of the soon-to-be-graduates.
ZaCSA works throughout the year in the
community to raise the money through vari-
ous fundraisers. ZaCSAs annual Basket and
Service Auction helped to raise $16,500 for
this years scholarships for the students. Inaddition, proceeds from the East Meets West
shop, bake sales at the Camp Zama bazaar,
Bon Odori and Cherry Blossom festivals,
and other events run by ZaCSA volunteers
were added to the scholarship fund. The
Zama Middle School student council also
donated $100 this year.
This year, ZaCSA awarded 14 senior
students from Zama American High Schooland three community spouses with scholar-
ship ranging from $750 to $3,500.
I received $3,500 for tuition for Texas
Christian University, said Jacob Harris, a
senior at ZAHS who plans to study jour-
nalism in college. I think this program
is a good thing for the community, which
helps ease the nancial strains of schoolfor students.
Maj. Gen. Francis J. Wiercinski, com-
mander of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps
(Forward), congratulated the scholarship
recipients and their parents during some
brief remarks at the luncheon.
You have received a gift here today,
said Wiercinski. Its the gift of a commu-
nity coming together. Your charge now is
to go out and do great things because those
to whom great things are given are from
whom great things are expected.
The scholarship recipients were chosen
by ZaCSA scholarship committee membersbased on merit, community service, school
activities, GPA and a written essay.College is very expensive, said Car-
man Wilson, the ZaCSA scholarship chair-
man. Because its so expensive, it warms
our heart because we are able to help with
the cost, whether its to pay for one class
or even just pay for books.
It really means a lot that we are able to
band together as a community, she added.
Everybody pulled some money from their
pocket to help the students. Its amazing to
see the community actually come together
and be able to raise the amount of money
we did for the students who are about to
go to college.
ZaCSA gives thousands to ZAHS studentsB ts nkh
Torii Staff
Kelsey OShiro
Jacob Harris
Nathanielle Sybico
Kristin IshiharaTaylor Russell
Crystal Quinn
ZAHS ni scholar:
Tevin Johnson
Ashton Norwood
Malcolm Franklin
Austin Wilson
Saya Koseki
Heather Coe
Linn Jorgenson
Jackie Franklin
Daphne Pratt
Spue scholar:
Photo by Tetsuo NakJacob Harris, a senior at Zama American High School, receives a $3,500 schoship from Maj. Gen. Francis J. Wiercinski, commander of U.S. Army Japan anCorps (Forward), during the Zama Community Spouses Association Scholarsluncheon Friday at the Camp Zama Community Club. ZaCSA gave more than $24,in scholarships to 14 Zama American High School students, as well as three cmunity spouses.
Zama volunteers recognized at annual ceremonyB ds P
Torii Editor
The Outstanding Volunteer of
the Year for Camp Zama was un-
able to accept her award Friday
during a recognition ceremonyhere because, naturally, she was
busy volunteering at the time.
Arlene Dulay, the wife of a
Soldier assigned here, was return-
ing from Okinawa after assisting
the Zama American High School
girls soccer team. Her son Dannyaccepted the award on her behalf
at the Camp Zama Community
Club, where dozens of youth and
adult volunteers were also honored
for their contributions throughout
the past year.
It was a total and complete
surprise to me, said Arlene, but
I dont volunteer to be recognized;
I do it because I love to do it.
The annual ceremony, spon-sored by Army Community Ser-
vice and the Family, Morale, Wel-
fare and Recreation Command,
recognizes servicemembers, civil-
ians and youth who provide their
services to several organizations
within the community.
It is volunteers who make
[Camp Zama] run, said Col. Rob-
ert Deyeso, the deputy commander
for U.S. Army Japan, during his
opening remarks.
My hat is off to you, Deyeso
told the honorees. Most of you
dont want any recognition, but
Im glad to be here to give it to
you.The honorees also included
Kim Nelson and Erin May, the
Merited and Honored Volunteers
of the Year, respectively. They
were selected via a nomination
process and, like Arlene, were
unaware they would be receiving
anything. Arlene was nominated
by four different organizations rec-
ommending her for the award.
Arlene rst began volunteer-
ing when her husband, Lt. Col.
Danny Dulay, was stationed in
Germany years ago. She started
as a volunteer with the family
readiness group for her husbands
unit. Later, she began working as a
Cookie Mom when her daughterKristen joined the Girl Scouts andeventually became a scout leader.
Arlene currently lends her time and
services to both the Zama ArmyCommunity Spouses Association
and the Filipino-American As-
sociation here.
Being in a military family,we move around a lot and for me,
[volunteering is] a great way to
make friends, said Arlene. Not
only that, but its just enriching for
me. I like giving back.
In the past 12 months, vol-unteers at Camp Zama logged
19,730 hours assisting various
organizations. Had they been paid
hourly for their services at the
comparable rate for 2009, it would
have totaled $411,370.50. Spc.
Christina Le of the 35th Combat
Sustainment Support Battalionand Sgt. Dewanna Thornton of
the 287th Signal Company each
received the Military Outstanding
Volunteer Service Medal for their
work with various youth programs.
Sixty youth volunteers, includingOutstanding Teen Volunteer of
the Year Justin Gushikuma and
Honored Teen Volunteer Hime
Pitts, also received certicates
for logging anywhere from one
to more than 250 hours of unpaidservice.
Kenneth Romero, the station
manager for the American Red
Cross here, was the guest speaker
at the event. The honorees re
sent a community and serv
a reminder of the importanc
volunteering, he said.It is my personal belief
volunteers dont give back
the community they make
community, said Romero. V
unteers have made a differe
throughout history, volunt
make a difference each and e
day, and volunteers continue t
a force to shape our commun
future.
Photo by Dustin
Arlene Dulay, right, the Outstanding Volunteer of the Year for Camp Zama, assists with a bake sWednesday at the U.S. Army Japan headquarters building to beneft Zama American High Scho
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also be checked. For more information, call
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Other local positions
Pets
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anm ptn: Dogs and cats are avaifor adoption at the Camp Zama Veterinary Cl
For more information, call 263-3875
ZCsa et Mt Wt shp: located be
the dry cleaners on Camp Zama, carries vinJapanese items and collectibles. Store hour
every Tuesday and the 2nd and 4th Saturd
of the month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Prfrom the shop go back to the communitscholarships and welfare grants. For additinformation please call 263-5533. Stop o
and check it out.
Th Wmn, innt, n Chrn, (Woverseas program at Camp Zama offers valunutritional information and food subsidizes
more information, call 263-8960.
JaPaNese sPoUse ClUB: Would you
to socialize with other Japanese spouses, l
more about being a military spouse, share experiences and support with others? If so, pl
call Meg at 263-8327 or e-mail jsczama@gmcom for more information.
fUReai, Jpn Prnn Nw
is issued and distributed electronically.
newsletter is for MLC/MC/IHA personnel
US personnel who have Japanese subord
employees. It is available at https://intr
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Rising Sun Lodge 151, F&AM. Stated Me1st Thursday of every month at the Masonic BSagami Depot. For more information [email protected]; website: risingsunlodgecom; or call Dave 080-3467-7881.
U.s. army Grrn Jpn Pt src
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. Pleasecontact Army Community Services at 263-8087
for details and assistance on volunteering yourservices.
Gutr Tchr: For two Camp Zama boys (12,
9) for 60 - 90 minute lessons once per week
starting ASAP. $ 20/hour. Day/time is exible.Boys have own Epiphone acoustic guitar. Call
Paul 263-3387 (O) or 263-8143 (H).
engh tchr: A small off-post h
school(about 200 students) near Sagami DFirst time teachers welcome! Classes avai
Mon. Thu. 1pm to 9pm ( No weekenFridays!) Call for details. Derek PartinEnglish School, home 042-756-4483; 090-3082-4439 or E-mail: partngtn@j
home.ne.jp
Prt-tm engh tchr: Pay is16,00
work four times per month. Two Mondays
4 6:10 p.m., one Tuesday from 9 10 p.m
one Friday from 7 8 p.m. Located 15 min
driving distance from SHA in Minami-Riarea. For more information, E-mail Ka
Ch n Yuth Prgrm atnt (l
2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT,$9.58 - $17.09, Closes: Open Continuous
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ant-Trrrm/frc Prtctnntructr
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. Qualied
candidates may call Christopher at 243-6171 or
send resume [email protected].
subttut tchr: 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 Thrpt, intrmttnt (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 to [email protected]. ALL applicants shallregister in the Central Contractor Registration(CCR) at www.ccr.gov.
Phyc Thrpt, intrmttnt (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 to [email protected]. ALL applicants shallregister 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.
99 subru frrtr: Black, AWD, clean, well
maintained, low mileage, fun to drive. JCI untilNOV 11. $3,000/OBO. Call/email Andrew at08033368305 or andrewmooreusma@gmail.
com (4)
98 Tyt Pr TX 4Wd,Excellent condition,
White, Powereverything,CD/Stereo, seats 8,75K. JCI until May 2011. $7,500 or best offer.
Call 090-3450-8792, [email protected] (4)
98 Nn Mrch: 38210 miles, Metallic blue,
excellent condition, very economical, CD
player,great AC, JCI October 10, $1000 obo,267-6222 (2)
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
97 Tyt Cmry: 19310 miles, Silver, mint
condition, 31-34 MPG, JCI October 10, $2000obo, 267-6222 (2)
95 Mtubh dmnt:Very Good Condition.
Power windows, locks and sunroof. Tires 1-years
old. 10-disc CD changer in trunk; CD and tapecassette in console. Heat/Air. JCI until May
2012! $3000 o.b.o! Please leave a message080-4125-9925. (4)
95 subru lgcy 250T: Sedan, V6 AWD w/
traction control, extremely low mileage, stereowith CD/Tape/AM/FM, auto climate control
w/outside air temp, PW/PL, A/C & heat workperfectly, keyless entry, and more. Available on/
after 4 Jun 10. Asking $2,000 OBO. Call Jim at267-6363 or email: [email protected] (3)
94 Tyt srr:104k kilometers, JCI until late2011, clean, well maintained, fun to drive (V8)!!!
$2000/OBO. Call/email Andrew at [email protected] (4)
93 Hn lgn: 110,000 Km / 68,000 Mi,
Dark Blue, 4 Door Sedan, PW, PL, AC, PS,
PB, Good Condition, Runs Good, JCI until
Nov 2010, Avail 18 June 2010. $500.00. Call263-7495 (leave message) or email: [email protected]
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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 pooopen from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday throFriday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturand 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 prescrimonitor 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 iopen 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 e ither Yokosuka Navy Hospital, Yo
AFB Hospital or at a Host Nation HospitClinic.
Recently we have noticed an increacalls to the 911 number. This is the emergnumber which activates the MPs, our ambulaEMTs 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 hospYokosuka Navy Hospital or a local Host Nclinic/hospital, in which case we would arrfor a translator to assist you.
Sports Briefs
USARJ Ten-Miler team nalized
Photos by Dustin Perry
Runners take off from the start line of a time trial May 19 at Sagami General Depot that determined who made the team that willrepresent U.S. Army Japan at the 26th annual Army Ten-Miler, which is scheduled to be held Oct. 24 in Washington, D.C.
By dutn Prry
Torii Editor
Runners perform warm-up lunges before
the start of a Ten-Miler team tryout raceheld May 19 at Sagami General Depot.
Six-Person SoccerA six-person soccer tournament is sched
to be held 9 a.m. June 12 at the Yano So
Field. The event is open to all mili
personnel in Camp Zama, Sagami De
and Sagamihara Housing Area; retirDoD and Department of the Army civili
AAFES employees, family members
years of age or older and not in high schoJGSDF members, and MLC employ
Teams may be all male, mixed or all fem
Please register at the Yano Fitness Ceissue counter by 5 p.m. on June 10. Th
is no fee for this tournament. Aw
will be presented to the rst- and seco
place teams. Commanders Cups p
will be awarded for this event. For m
information, call 263-4664 or 263-798
The seven runners who will represent
U.S. Army Japan in the 26th annual Army
Ten-Miler have been nalized, and they
will maintain an intense and structured
workout to prepare for the race, the teams
coach said.
Five male and two female Soldiers
from both Camp Zama and Torii Station,
Okinawa, qualied for the USARJ running
team following a pair of time-trial races in
April and May at Sagami General Depot.
The seven will continue training in themonths leading up to the Oct. 24 race in
Washington, D.C.
In order of their run times, the seven
members of the USARJ running team are:Ronald Wills, Felix Flores, Justin Barney,
Darrius Glover, Amanda Wilson, Phillip
Martin and Lesley Fisher. The Soldiers
qualied from a group of about 20 Soldiers
who went through four months of phased
training led by Coach Jane Kupkowski,
who also serves as Camp Zamas tnesscoordinator.
Im excited about the team that was
formed, said Kupkowski. Its exciting
to be working with a smaller group now
because I can work on developing their
individual talents.Barney, assigned to the USARJ Bandhere, had never tried out for the Army Ten-
Miler prior to this year. Upon deciding to
try out for the team along with a friend andfellow Soldier, Barney said he immediately
realized the training requirements were far
more intense than the Armys physical train-
ing to which he was accustomed.I came into the process in decent shape,
but Janes workout program denitely
worked different muscle groups than I was
used to working, said Barney. But I could
see a big improvement in a very short amount
of time just doing her training.
This training regimen, which Kupkowski
devised and split into ve phases, began in
January and continued until the time trials,
she said. Initially, the coach did not even
have her runners training outdoors.
When we started in January, we started
with a lot of biomechanical movements onthe treadmill, which laid off of their joints
and ligaments, said Kupkowski, who
has an extensive background in exercise
kinesiology and formerly served as the
head strength-and-conditioning coach at
Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia. I
was more concerned with, How are they
running individually, and how can we im-
prove each one separately to get them faster
when we do go outside?
Now that the team is formed, Kupkowski
said she will start the process over again,as well as hopefully have the runners par-
ticipate in at least one half-marathon to
better prepare them for the Ten-Miler. The
ve-phase training program is conducive to
a lot of different sports, she said, and it will
help get the team conditioned to be able torun 10 miles comfortably.
Theyve had me with them four days
a week training them, said Kupkowski. I
need them to get away from the organized
idea of physical training and get into the
mindset of, Im going to be an athlete
now.
Estrada, assigned to the 35th CombatSustainment Support Battalion, is also a
rst-time participant in the Ten-Miler who
said she tried out for the team because she
wanted the challenge. Like Barney, sheinitially had a tough time adjusting to the
rigorous training style.
At rst it was hard because my body
was not used to it, but little by little I got in
shape, said Estrada. Janes workout style
was more intense; it was harder than what
I usually do during PT.
With ve months of training ahead for
her and the team, Kupkowski said her main
goal is to teach the runners balance an ideal
combination of tness, endurance, strength,
mental well-being, and a healthy diet.
As much as we want to win in D.C., I
want to make sure that this whole experience
was fullling for them, said Kupkowski.
The biggest thing I want them to do is
focus on becoming the best athlete theycan become at this moment.
Consistency is the key component to the
teams training philosophy, and the runners
each maintain that it will contribute to a
stronger performance in October. Barney
admits that representing his unit and his team
is the biggest point of pride for him.In a way, I feel very humbled, said
Barney. Now that I made the team, I really
have to go out and prove that Im worthy
of this honor.
The Army Ten-Miler started in 1985.
The 2009 race featured more than 23,000
runners, making it the largest 10-mile run
in the U.S.
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See whats cooking in Katsuuras morning market
As waves crash against the nearby shore under
the bright morning sun, the merchants in the
shops, stalls and businesses of the KastuuraMorning Market scurry about to get ready for the tide of
customers who will soon ood the large market.
With its friendly vibe, tremendous location and fantastic
goods, the Katsuura Morning Market in Chiba Prefecture
makes for a great daylong getaway. More than 100 shops
squeeze into the narrow old street that leads to an old Shinto
shrine. The market is located next to a shing port where
weathered sherman bring in tons of freshly caught horse
mackerel, wild yellow tail, bonito, rock lobsters, seaweed
and more straight to the stalls of the market.
Skilled artisans wield razor-sharp knives as they slice
up the glistening sh right in front of their customers. The
merchants often cut up fresh pieces of sashimi (raw sh)
for their customers to sample. Other shop owners set up
Japanese-style barbecue grills, orshichirin, and let the
aroma of grilled meats, sh and vegetables waft throughout
the open market.
You can also purchase homemade products like m
mochi (rice cake) and many more from the older wom
who prepare the products daily. Many Japanese shoppe
the market look forward to buying these homemade com
foods like their grandmothers used to make.The best time to show up at the Katsuura Morning Ma
is at about 10 a.m., when the sellers discount their go
just prior to closing up shop for the day. The market is o
every day except Wednesdays from 6 to 11 a.m.
Located about three hours away by car from Camp Za
Katsuura is on the picturesque shoreline of Chiba. A
long trip up the coast of Chiba will offer you magni
views of the prefectures surng beaches, hot springs
other natural wonders.
If you planning to travel to Katsuura by train,
the Odakyu Line to Shinjuku Station, then transfer to
JR Chuo Line. Take the Chuo Line to Tokyo Station
transfer to the JR Sotobus Wakashio Express line
Katsuura Station. The market is just a 10-minute w
from Kastuura Station.
Stoy by Ttso Nkh
Torii Staff
Photos by Tetsuo Nak