Torii U.S. Army Garrison Japan weekly newspaper, May 13, 2010 edition

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Serving the U.S. Army Japan community

www.torii.army.mil VOL. 38, NO. 19

May 13, 2010

I NSIDE the TORII

Photo by Alex Gonzale

Off the wallCAMP FUJI, Japan – Cadet Pvt. Max Huzau, a member of Zama American High School’s Junior Reserve Ofcer Training Corps’ “Trojan” Battalion, rappels down the

side of a wall during a biannual eld training exercise conducted by the unit from April 28 through May 2 at the Combined Arms Training Center near Gotemba.

Sec. Army visits Zama, pledges support for familieBy Dustin Perry

Torii Editor

See SECRETARY, Pag

CAMP ZAMA – Decreasing Soldiers’

deployment lengths, increasing their dwell

time, ending stop-loss and continuing ben-

ecial programs are some of the key tasks

being worked on to improve the lives of

Army families, said the secretary of the

Army during his May 5 visit to Camp

Zama.John McHugh spoke to the spouses of

currently or previously deployed service-

members and civilians during a luncheon

at the Camp Zama Community Club, an-

swering their questions and receiving vital

feedback on various quality-of-life issues

facing military families.

“We want to

make sure to ev-

ery possible extent

that we are in-

deed providing the

things that family

members need,”

McHugh told the

group.

In his initial

remarks McHughspoke about a plan

to end stop-loss, the involuntary extension

of a servicemember’s active-duty service

in order to retain them beyond their end

of term of service. The policy will allow

military families to be together for longer

stretches of time, will improve Soldiers’

mental tness, and will reduce stress levels,

McHugh said.

“We were using stop-loss like a force-

management tool,” said McHugh. “Stop-

loss is a necessary part of ghting; you want

to keep unit cohesion, you don’t want to

draw somebody out of the theater, leaving

a vital position exposed, but we were using

it just to ll the ranks – and that’s not what

it should be for.”

A pledge made by McHugh and supported by Army Chief of Staff Gen. George

W. Casey, Jr. will involve several different

components, all of which are meant to de-

crease the length of time servicemembers

is deployed and increase their time spent

at home with their families, the Army

secretary said.

“We’re not going to deploy anybody

more than a year and a half,” said McH

“Our objective – and we think we’re goin

make it – is that when someone comes b

home from a downrange deployment,

will get at least two years back home. W

going to achieve that for 70 percent of

active force at the end of next year.”

Senior ofcials believe very strong

the idea that the Army as a whole is a fam

said McHugh, and it is this philosophyspurred the secretary’s pledge to “do m

than just focus on the Soldier[s].”

“When people are forward-deployed

last thing we want them to be concer

about is if the Army is taking care of t

Army SecretaryJohn McHugh

2 News

4 Calendar

5 Community

6 Classieds

7 Sports

6 Travel



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Garrison Public Affairs Ofcer: Edward H. Roper

Deputy Public Affairs Ofcer: Christopher BushEditor: Dustin PerryStaff : Tetsuo Nakahara

Okinawa Bureau: Lauren Hall

TORII May 13, 2010

IMCOM messageLt. Gen. Rick Lynch

Commander, Installation Management Command

The Installation Management commu-

nity is committed to leveraging the power

of technology to expand our communication

capabilities and enhance our ability to serve

and support Solders, civilians and families.In today’s world, IT is at the core of all we do

at work, at home and at play. Smaller, more

powerful, and less expensive IT products

hit the market every day. Becoming savvy

with state-of-the-art technology helps us

work smarter, learn more efciently, and

play harder.

Over the past six months, I have visitedmany garrisons, listening to many members

of the Army family to better understand

how they prefer to receive information and

communicate. Because more than 75 per-

cent communicate and retrieve information

through the Internet and other electronic

means, I now communicate through my

Facebook page and the IMCOM Twitter,

Flickr, and YouTube sites. This implements

the deputy secretary of defense’s Feb. 25

memorandum that requires Department of

Defense unclassied networks be cong-

ured for Internet-based capabilities like

YouTube, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter andGoogle Apps.

Because IT is so critical to how we do

business and communicate, I have made IT

one of the focus areas of the Services and

Infrastructure Core Enterprise in my role

as co-lead of the SICE board. SICE is a

collaborative and cross-functional team of

more than 15 commands, organizations andstaff ofces formed to develop solutions to

Army-wide challenges. Presently, the SICE

team is developing plans to modernize and

standardize IT services on Army installa-

tions. The results will enhance delivery of IT in the deployment process, training and

programs such as Comprehensive Soldier

Fitness. Also, look for improved IT to lead

to improvements on how we deliver on our

promises of the Army Family Covenant and

Army Community Covenant.

The most important components of IT

– telecommunications, information assur-

ance and data processing – tie into every

aspect of installation management. We use

telecommunications to connect Soldiers

to their families by video teleconference

when they deploy. Tech-smart Soldiers and

family members use it when they “tweet”

to friends and family through their Twitter

accounts. Information assurance measures

and practices reduce risk and ensure thatour communication and information remain

secure from malicious attacks. IA ena

Soldiers and civilians to communicate w

government-issued Blackberries, know

conversations are secure from unauthor

individuals. Most of us use data proces

to manage our bits and bytes of infor

tion each day when we work on des

computers, laptops, scanners and cop

And cell phones may be the most powe

device of all since they incorporate all t

of these IT components.

Every day, the universe of IT prodexpands. Mobile handheld devices like

current generation of smart phones ope

possibilities only dreamed of a few y

ago. The convergence of cell phones, di

cameras, music players, GPS, video gam

camcorders, electronic book readers

mobile web browsers rapidly change

we communicate and interact.As the IMCOM commander, I

dedicated to embracing these new, exc

technologies and adapting them to cont

to be ahead of the curve in supporting m

sion readiness. Each generation of Sold

brings a valuable, new perspective to

Army. It is up to us to stay in step w

communication capabilities that are

sync with a quality of life commensuwith service.

Supporting Army Soldiers,civilians, families withInformation Technology

SECRETARY, From page 1

Photo by Dustin

Secretary of the Army John McHugh sits between U.S. Army Japan Deputy Commander Col. Robert Dey

and Jeannine Wiercisnki, wife of the USARJ and I Corps (Forward) commander, at a luncheon held May 5 atCamp Zama Community Club during which he spoke to spouses of deployed servicemembers and civilian

loved ones back home,” said McHugh. “An important part

of that is to make sure that we have robust programs – pro-

grams attending to the needs of the men and women who

stay behind, and of course their children, as well.”

When asked what he has learned since being sworn in asthe 21st secretary of the Army in September 2009, McHugh

said he is “surprised every day” by the “incredible diver-

sity and skill of our Army civilians and … our military.”

McHugh spent 17 years in the House of Representatives as

a member of the Armed Services Committee, 14 of which

he served as chairman of the Army Caucus.

“I thought I knew pretty much what the Army was

about and what the Army was doing, but it took me abouttwo minutes in the Pentagon in my new position to real-

ize that’s not true,” said McHugh. “I’m working hard to

support some of the most amazing men and women on the

face of the planet.”

Regarding the many programs currently in place to

improve the quality of life for Army families, McHugh

said the Army is in the process of assessing those programs

and how well they work.

“We know what families need,” said McHugh. “We

established a lot of programs – and that’s good – but it re-ally doesn’t make a lot of difference if we have programs

that people aren’t aware of, or that they don’t understand

and are concerned about accessing them.

“Really, Army families don’t need a whole lot of things

differently than what any American family needs,” added

McHugh. “They want a chance to make sure their children

are being educated in good schools, that their situation is

safe, that they have clean and affordable housing. It’s a broad range of things, and we’re doing our best to make

sure we’re covering every inch of it.”



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SCHOOL NEWS

UpcomingOngoing Events

Post-Combat Stress SupportA special support group to assist those experiencingsymptoms 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, visitwww. 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 offeringservices to new and expecting parents. Play Morning, aninteractive playgroup for parents and children up to age6 is held 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the EDIS Buildingat Arnn Elementary School. and the same time everysecond, third and fourth Thursday at SHA CDC. BreastFeeding Support Groups are held on the rst Thursday

of 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 bycontacting 263-2382.

Well Child Clinic (4 years and older)Location: Sams Army Health Clinic

Dates: 21 May 2010 (0800-1045)

Exam will cover school physical, sports clearance and

immunizations for a year (This is a chargeable visit for

civilians) Bring completed sports clearance forms Please

call 263-4175 for an appointment

Red Cross ClassesThe American Red Cross will hold the following classesin the coming months: On May 22 at Naval Air FacilityAtsugi, First Aid/CPR/AED, on June 19 at Camp Zama,First Aid/CPR/AED and on July 24, at NAF Atsugi, First

Aid/CPR/AED. The classes are $40 and preregistration isrequired. To register, call 263-3166 or 264-6974.

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 .

Sanja Matsuri; one of the three greate

festivals from the Edo Period @ Asak

sa Jinja Shrine, Tokyo, May 14-16

Japanese Folk Dance PerformanFestival “Ohara Matsuri” in ShibuyTokyo, May 16Thousands of people in colorful happi coat and kim

will be in parade, dancing to the ohara-bushi folk m

originated from Japan’s southern Kyushu island.

Nikko Toshogu Shrine Grand SpriFestival @ Nikko Toshogu ShrinNikko City, Tochigi Pref. May 17-18May 17, 1300-: Traditional Horseback Arch

Demonstration or Yabusame, May 18, 1100-: 1,000 Sam

Warriors Procession

Onsen Water Splashing Festival

Yukake Matsuri @ Yugawara TowKanagawa Pref. May 22

Hibiya October Fest @ Hibiya PaTokyo, May 21-30

Big Antique Fair with 200 Shops Saitama Super Arena (Admission freMay 25-26

Online tutoringRound-the-clock professional tutors who can assist with homework, studying, test

preparation, résumé 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 simplychoose 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 m 14: Bigz and Lilz, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

m 18: International Museum Day Field Trip, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

SHA Child Development Center: 267-6153 m 14: National Chocolate Chips Day and Armed Forces Day m 18: Tacky Day / PAC Meeting

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 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.edufor 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 incl

children of low birth rates, child has a parent who was a teenager when the rst cwas 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 Z

PTO at: [email protected]

Zama American High School: 263-3181ZaHS 2009-2010 ybk: ZAHS has begun taking orders for its 2009-2010 yearb

The book will be the largest ever produced in the school’s history and the largest inPacic: 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 Activ

The cost is $85 per book (cash or check made payable to “Zama American High Schoand 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

community’s youth succeed academically. The U-turn program is designed for youth

get peer tutoring; get help with college preparation and career exploration; scholarsand 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.



Communitywww.torii.army.mil TORII May 13, 2010

Center stageThe Arnn Elementary School Chorus

led by Jean Sullivan, right, performs

song during Camp Zama’s inaugura

Month of the Military Child Spring Bal

held April 30 at the Camp Zama Community Club. The event also include

a performance by the dance grou

BeJewel and essay readings from

children in the community. (Photo b

Dustin Perry)

Seven become certifed dental assistantsB ts nkh

Torii Staff

Seven candidates became certied as

dental assistants upon their May 5 gradu-

ation from a six-month course offered

through the Camp Zama Red Cross.

The program was run by the Red Cross in

conjunction with the dental clinics at Camp

Zama and Naval Air Facility Atsugi to bet-

ter qualify the candidates for paid positions

within military dental clinics.

The program began last November with

classroom lectures and textbook studying,

and then the candidates went to the Camp

Zama and Atsugi clinics to receive 200

hours of on-the-job training.

“I had been interested in becoming a

dental assistant over 10 years ago and I washappy to nd that they offered this program

in Camp Zama,” said Sandra Colon, a gradu-

ate of the program from Camp Zama. “The

program was excellent. I really enjoyed it

and learned a lot. I would like to continue

the things I learned in the clinic and applyfor jobs when I go back to states.

“I think it’s a great program because a

lot of military spouses have to follow their

sponsor to different places, and sometimes

it’s difcult to make a career [for them-

selves],” added Colon. “But the program

gave me the opportunity to apply as a dental

assistant wherever I go.”

Most of the candidates did not have any background in the eld of dental assistance

when they started the program. The course

also allowed the staff at the dental clinics

– including master labor contractors, civil-

ian and Soldiers – the opportunity to act as

teachers and show the students their roles as

dental facilitators, said Libby Williams, an

orthodontist assistant at U.S. Army Dental

Activity-Japan.

“They were very helpful and very eager

to learn,” said Williams. “They became a

part of this clinic, and we treated them like a

family. It allowed them to see what it’s like

working as a dental assistant. On a scale of

one to 10 they started at one, during which

they had only books and lectures, and they

became eights after the program. This is

the program that can make their future. I’m

very proud of them.”

It took a strong commitment and a lot

of effort to complete the 200 hours of on-

site training while simultaneously working

as a housewife and mother for her family,

said Colon.

“My husband and my children supported

me 100 percent and I really appreciate that,”

said Colon. “They’re very proud of mefor nishing the program. When my kids

came to the clinic for their appointments,they saw me working and it amazed them.

It was denitely a good opportunity for me

to show them that it’s never too late to learn

new skills and nish your education.

“I really want to thank [DENTAC-J

Commander] Colonel [David] Mott, who

opened this program for us, and also all of

the staff at the Camp Zama Dental Clinic,”

added Colon.

At their graduation ceremony on May

5, Jeannine Wiercinski, wife of Maj. Gen.

Francis Wiercinski, commander of U.S.

Army Japan and I Corps (Forward), invited

the seven graduates to her house, where

members from both dental clinics, includ-

ing Mott, congratulated them. The program

also allowed the three organizations – Camp

Zama, Atsugi and the Red Cross – to work

closely, interact and run the program as one

team, said Jeannine.Certicates from the American Red

Cross were presented to each graduate by

Kathy Rauch, the dental chairman at the

American Red Cross Camp Zama du

the ceremony.

The graduates of the Dental Assis

Apprenticeship were, from Camp Za

Sandra Colon, Christina Jenkins, Y

Nakasone and Rie Romero. And

Atsugi, Atsuko Conner, Vanessa Molin

and Gabbrielle Thomas. The candid

were chosen from a pool of applicants

received the course at no cost.

Photo by Tetsuo Nak

From left, Gabbrielle Thomas and Rie Romero cut a cake at the house of JeannWiercinski, wife of Maj. Gen. Francis Wiercinski, commander of U.S. Army Japan

I Corps (Forward), during the May 5 graduation ceremony for the seven candid

who completed the 2009-2010 Dental Assistant Apprenticeship Program.



Classifieds & Movies6 May 13, 2010 TORII www.torii.army.m

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9 p.m................A Nightmare on Elm Street (R) 96 minutes

stury

6:30 p.m............A Nightmare on Elm Street (R) 96 minutes

9 p.m...................She’s Out of My League (R) 105 minutes

suny

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6:30 p.m.......................Remember Me (PG-13) 113 minutes

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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 classied ad, E-mail tetsuo.

[email protected], the Torii

Newspaper reserves the right not to publish

inappropriate advertisements. Deadline

is no later than noon Mondays. Military

community classied ads can also be placed

for free on a commercial Web site at www.mymilitaryclassieds.com/xzclf/162_Camp_

Zama_ARMY_/ .

Appropriated Fund (APF) and NonappropriatedFund (NAF) job announcements and applicationinstructions are available at http://cpol.army.mil. For questions regarding APF vacancies, pleasecall 263-3608. NAF MWR job announcementsand 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 Pacic Stars & Stripes job announcements are available online at

http://cpol.army.mil. For more information, callthe Job Information Center at 229-3163.

Japanese national position vacancies are postedin the Microsoft Exchange public e-mail foldersand on the Internet at www.usarj.army.mil/ scripts/jn/cpo/index.asp. Application forms areavailable on the same site. Selection status canalso be checked. For more information, call263-3325.

Jobs

Others

Wanted

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12:01 a.m..............Iron Man 2 (Midnight Premiere) (PG-13) 125 minutes

8:30 p.m...........................Iron Man 2 (PG-13) 125 minutes

stury

6 p.m............11th Annual Kanto Plains Youth Talent Show

(Free Admission – All Hands, All Ages)

suny

2:30 p.m...........................Iron Man 2 (PG-13) 125 minutes

5:30 p.m...............The Bounty Hunter (PG-13) 106 minutes

8 p.m...............................Iron Man 2 (PG-13) 125 minutes

Other local positions

For your TV schedule, visit www.myafn.net

Pets

Vehicles for sale

anm ptn: Dogs and cats are avaifor adoption at the Camp Zama Veterinary CFor more information, call 263-3875

ZCsa’ et Mt Wt shp: located bethe dry cleaners on Camp Zama, carries vinJapanese items and collectibles. Store hourevery Tuesday and the 2nd and 4th Saturdof 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 oand check it out.

Th Wmn, innt, n Chrn, (Woverseas program at Camp Zama offers valunutritional information and food subsidizesmore information, call 263-8960.

JaPaNese sPoUse ClUB: Would youto socialize with other Japanese spouses, more about being a military spouse, share experiences and support with others? If so, pcall Meg at 263-8327 or e-mail jsczama@gm

com for more information.

fUReai, Jpn Prnn Nw

is issued and distributed electronically. newsletter is for MLC/MC/IHA personnelUS personnel who have Japanese subordemployees. It is available at https://intrzama.army.mil/?linkid=fureai.

Tb Tp Mntur:Do you play Warham40K or Fantasy? Other miniature games? contact me and let’s roll some dice! Please eJames @ [email protected]

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.

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Cntr : Volunteer opportunities are availablein the USAGJ Postal Service Center, we will provide you with valuable training in PostOfce and Unit Mailroom operations. Pleasecontact Army Community Services at 263-8087for details and assistance on volunteering your

services.

engh tchr: A small off-post homeschool(about 200 students) near Sagami Depot.First time teachers welcome! Classes availableMon. – Thu. 1pm to 9pm ( No weekends or Fridays!) Call for details. Derek PartingtonEnglish School, home 042-756-4483; cell090-3082-4439 or E-mail: [email protected]

Prt-tm engh tchr: Pay is ¥16,000 towork four times per month. Two Mondays from4 – 6:10 p.m., one Tuesday from 9 – 10 p.m. andone Friday from 7 – 8 p.m. Located 15 minutesdriving distance from SHA in Minami-Rinkanarea. For more information, E-mail Kaz at [email protected] .

Ofcials: Ofcials for all intramural sports(ag-football, softball, basketball, & volleyball),aerobic & yoga instructors, tness trainers andmassage therapists. For more information, call263-4664 / 7980.

sprt pht: The Torii Newspaper wan publish your action sports photos for sporall ages, all seasons. To showcase your or your child’s team, e-mail your digital asports photos less than two weeks old (captions) in .jpg format of 3mb or more to [email protected].

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2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT,$9.58 - $17.09, Closes: Open Continuous

Ck (CYs), NA-04, Flex, $10.01, Closes:Open Continuous

Rcrtn atnt (lgur/P

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wnt. Positions are available with FirearmsAcademy of Hawaii, Inc. Duties includeinstruction of marksmanship, watch standingand tactical team movements. Position locationis Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. Marksmanshipinstructor experience is a must. Tactical teammovement experience is desired. Qualiedcandidates may call Christopher at 243-6171 or send resume to [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 anyquestions, please call 263-4005.

Phyc Thrpt, intrmttnt (240 hur):

Provides physical therapy service in the areasof physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunctions in patients rangingfrom adolescence to the very elderly. Must havelicense to practice physical therapy in the U.S.This is a contract positions open to SOFA statusapplicants. Resumes may be sent to Yoshiyasu. [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 areasof physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunctions in patients rangingfrom adolescence to the very elderly. Must havelicense to practice physical therapy in the U.S.This is a contract positions open to SOFA statusapplicants. Resumes may be sent to Yoshiyasu.

[email protected]. ALL applicants shallregister in the Central Contractor Registration(CCR) at www.ccr.gov.

intructr/fcttr: Camp Zama EducationCenter is looking for a Instructor/Facilitator toconduct daytime Online Academic Skills Courseformerly called FAST. Bachelor’s Degree andTeaching License/Certicate preferred.Will be paid for 240 classroom hours per year. Call263-5055 for more information.

intructr/fcttr: Torii Station EducationCenter is looking for a Instructor/Facilitator toconduct daytime Online Academic Skills Courseformerly called FAST. Bachelor’s Degree andTeaching License/Certicate preferred.Will be paid for classroom hours taught per year.Call263-5055 for more information.

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sPoRTs & fiTNessTORII May 13, 2010www.torii.army.mil

Dodgeball Tournament

A dodgeball tournament is scheduled to be beginning at 9 a.m. on May 22 at the Yano FitCenter here. This will be a unit-level competiand it is open to all military personnel in CZama, Sagami Depot, and Sagamihara HouArea, retirees, DOD/DAC civilians, AAemployees, family members (18 years ofor older and not in high school), JGSDF,MLC employees. Please register at the YFitness Center Issue Counter by 9 p.m. on 21. Awards will be presented to the rst-second-place teams. For more information263-4664 or 263-7980.

Big Kahuna Bench PressCompetition

The Big Kahuna Bench Press Competitioscheduled to be held May 20 at the Yano FitCenter here, beginning at 5 p.m. There be both men’s and women’s divisions incompetition. To sign up, visit the Yano front dor call 263-4664 for more information.

Golf demo

Golfers can demo two new Pin golf clubs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 22 at the Camp Zama Course Driving Range. For more informacall the Golf Shop at 263-5284.

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 fouthis part of the world. If uncontrolled, allecan lead to asthma attacks. If you have as

or allergies, ensure that you collaborate clwith your physician. Some causes of asinclude allergens, irritants in the air, respirinfections, exercise, weather, expression of stemotions, and certain medications. Treatmeasthma includes long-term controllers or stermedications, and quick-relief medicationhelp 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. Army HClinic is avaialble 24/7. The clinic is not 24/7 but our triage line is available 24/7. Wcalling the clinic at 263-4127, our staff will na provider who will call you back. The prowill advise you if you can wait till the copens, or if you need to seek medical care at e

Yokosuka Navy Hospital, Yokota AFB Hosor at a Host Nation Hospital or Clinic.

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 pain, difculty breathing, or trauma, please“911” on post or “119” off post. If you areing sick, or have an injury that does not mecriteria for life, limb or eyesight, please caclinic rst at 263.4127 and push option 1 for tnurse or 24/7 medical advice. Our providcall will advise you on what options are availsuch as Yokota AFB hospital, Yokosuka NHospital or a local Host Nation clinic/hosin which case we would arrange for a transto assist you.

Sports Briefs

Torii Station teams compete in36th Naha Dragon Boat Races

OKINAWA, Japan – Dragon boat racing,

a Chinese tradition dating back more than

2,000 years, continues to be one of the most

popular events in Okinawa year after year,

taking place annually in Naha during the

Japanese Golden Week.

Seventy ve thousand spectators gath-

ered at Naha’s Aja Port on May 5 to cheer on

their favorite teams during the international

event consisting of teams from Okinawa,

the U.S., Korea, India and Taiwan.

“There were nine U.S. teams in this year’s

race - a men’s and women’s team from the

Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines, as well

as a team from the Gunner’s Gym on Camp

Foster,” said race coordinator Tom Kochi, a

Recreation Specialist at Torii Gym.

The Army on Okinawa was represented

well by the Torii Ladies and the ToriiKnights.

Before the race, the women’s team pre-

pared for battle.

“Don’t look at the other teams. Do not

drop your paddle. Do not stop – keep going.

Don’t worry, we will not hit the wall,” said

coach Tonja Wadsworth.

“I’m a little bit nervous - my hands are

shaking. Everything we’ve worked for over

the past three months is coming down to

right now,” she said.

Fifty one teams participated in the event,

each one consisting of approximately 32

rowers, a gong-striker who keeps their

team in synch, a rudder person, a agger

and a coach.

In each race, or heat as they are some-

times called, three teams at a time competeagainst each other by paddling 325 meters

in one direction before turning their boat

around to paddle 325 meters back to cross

the nish line where their time is recorded

by a tournament ofcial.

The Torii Ladies, who competed against

the Navy women’s team, Niraikanai, and the

Marine women’s team, Devil Dogs, gave

it their all and nished with an impressive

total time of six minutes, 31 seconds. How-

ever, that wasn’t enough to beat the Navy

women’s team who nished in six minutes

and two seconds. Coming in behind the

Torii Ladies, the Devil Dogs nished in six

minutes 52 seconds.

“It was awesome coming together as

a team. You build lifelong friendships

and memories,” said Torii Ladies agger

Missy Barber, Torii Gym’s Assistant Gym

Manager.

The Torii Knights, who competed against

the Ueynma Junior High School Board

team and the Kaiyoikema Minzoku team

from Miyako Island, consisted of 32 men

and two women.

“The women on our team are more than

helpful and we’re happy to give them a spot

on our team,” said Knights coach First Lt.

Francis D’Allura of 1st Battalion, 1st Air

Defense Artillery Regiment.

The co-ed teamwork paid off, with the

Knights taking rst place in their heat with

a time of ve minutes, 53 seconds, leading

the school board’s time of six minutes, 18

seconds and the Miyako Island team’s time

of 6 minutes 35 seconds.

“This was a great experience to get out

and meet other Soldiers and get involved

in the community. I’ll denitely be on the

team next year,” said Torii Knights rower

Capt. William Grady, Torii Station Staff

Judge Advocate.

Traditionally, dragon boat racing sym-

bolizes the start of shing season and begins

with prayers for the safety of the shermen

and a successful shing season.

By lurn H

Torii Station Public Affairs

Photo by Lauren Hall

The U.S. Army Garrison Japan’s Torii Ladies team ferociously paddles across the

water during a race against a U.S. Navy women’s team during the 36th Annual Naha

Dragon Boat Race on Okinawa May 5. Approximately 75,000 spectators gathered

along the waters of Naha’s Aja Port to watch the race.



Travel & CulTure8 May 13, 2010 TORII www.torii.army.mi

BatTodo: Spirit of SAmuraiBy Ttso Nkh

Torii Staff

The use of swords in Japanese martial arts started almost 1,000 years ago when they

were the weapon of choice among samurai preparing for battle. Martial arts sword tech-

niques were practiced among samurai, which, in addition to allowing them to battle with

an opponent for extended period of time, also became a way of life.

After a long period allowing regular usage of swords, in 1876 the Sword AbolishmentEdict (or “Haitōrei”) was issued, which banned samurai from wearing the weapon in

public. The sword was no longer the trademark of the samurai. Fewer and fewer people

practiced swordsmanship until nally, the art became obsolete and many traditions dis-

appeared completely. This began a period of time when swordsmanship was no longer

exclusive to the samurai class, and any citizen could learn how to use it.

After Japan was defeated in World War II, the concept of budo (Japanese martial arts)

changed drastically and was, generally speaking, no longer a combat-effective art, but

that which was evolving into a more spiritual, nonaggressive art.

In the 1870s, the Japanese army established the Rikugun Toyama Gakko (a military

school located in Toyama, Tokyo) where martial arts were taught, including the study of

using the army sword. Later, in 1920s, the techniques were rened to create the “Toyama

Ryu” sword technique. Taizaburo Nakamura had been the main instructor of sword attack

at the school. After the war ended, he dedicated his life to spreading the importance of

the sword techniques known as “Nakamura Ryu Battodo” until he died in 2003.

The Nakamura style embodies eight specic cuts and eight defensive kamae, or stances,

incorporating the basic principle of bringing the sword to an immediate, controlled halt

after a cut (tome), while swiftly moving the blade in a folding technique to prepare for

the next opponent or cut.

Nakamura Ryu Battodo is also known as “battleeld style” and makes use of full,

outreached cuts allowing for the most effective use of the blade’s length, whereas some

other styles cut close to the body for use in conned spaces, such as indoors.

Today, many of Nakamura’s students have taken over his quest to spread the art of

Nakamura Ryu. At the 2010 Cherry Blossom Festival in Camp Zama last April, more

than 10 members from Kakusei Kai, Nakamura Ryu Battodo, based in Yokohama, were

invited to the installation to perform a cutting demonstration.

The members demonstrated cutting a bundle of straw with a katana sword, giving the

crowds at Camp Zama a glimpse of their precise skills.

“You can’t cut the bundle with just power,” said Yoshitaka Nomura, vice president of

Kakusei Kai. “You have to have ‘ki’ energy when you cut the bundle, as well as procient

technique. Battodo is not a sport, it’s a spiritual art. We use real swords, and [handling

them] is a life-or-death issue. This is something we should carry over to the next genera-

tion as one of our traditions.”

(Top): A member from Kakusei Kai, Nakamura Ryu Battodo, based in Yokohademonstrates bundle cutting at Camp Zama’s 2010 Camp Zama Cherry Bloss

Festival on April 3. (Above): Yoshitaka Nomura, vice president of Kakusei Kai,

kohama, demonstrates various sword techniques to the crowd at Camp Zama

Photos by Tetsuo Nak

Torii U.S. Army Garrison Japan weekly newspaper, May 13, 2010 edition

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