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Carving for a crowdDanny Vaughn, right, chief of the Visual Information Division, demonstrates how to make a jack-o’-lantern during the Sagami-Ono Pumpkin Festival held Sunday at Sagami-Ono Central Park. More than 20 Camp Zama volunteers attended the festival, which drew more than 30,000 people. For more on this story, see Page 5.

U.S., Japanese practice squad live fire during OS 11By Sgt. Ryan L. Twist139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

KITA-FUJI TRAINING AREA, Japan – Soldiers com-municated silently as they lingered along the tall, grassy field in anticipation of an ambush as Japanese watched the ongoing bilateral training exercise at Nashigahara Barracks on Oct. 14.

Soldiers with the 3rd Battalion, 141st Infantry Regi-ment, out of Weslaco, Texas, and the 1st Division, Eastern Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, recently took part in Orient Shield 11, a bilateral training exercise that allowed them to exchange ideas, tactics, techniques and military experience.

Spc. Kevin W. Laurent, a paralegal with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3-141st, said the squad training allowed the Soldiers and JGSDF members to watch and learn the movements and how to adapt and improvise their tactics. The mission showed each Soldier how to operate

as a team, how each individual can improve themselves for a real situation, and how each force operates under the pressure, he said.

The squad movement exercise was only one mission of a bigger exercise, which allowed both forces to try it during a mock field training exercise, said Laurent.

“It’s been a great training operation so far,” said Laurent. “It was amazing. I learned a lot doing tactical formations, doing hand signals, firing techniques, communications and movements.”

Laurent said he admired the members of the JGSDF. There was a lot of hands-on training, which allowed U.S. and Japanese service members to communicate and share experiences, he said.

Spc. Sergio N. Navarro, a logistician with Company A, 3-141st, from Rio Grande Valley, Texas, said when he watched the JGSDF members conduct their tactical training, they did it with a level of speed and style that surprised a few Soldiers.

“To my surprise and to my friends’ surprise, they seemed to be pretty good shooters,” said Navarro.

The JGSDF members had the same level of camaraderie and they took care of each other just as U.S. Soldiers do, Navarro said. They also were very proficient during each of the exercise scenarios and put a great amount of detail and respect into what they did and toward each other, he said.

“I just want to thank the Japanese [service members] for giving us the opportunity to train with them,” said Navarro. “It is a once-in-a-lifetime thing. We need to take the time and enjoy it. Learn the best [tactics], and get the best out of it.”

The exercise at Kita-Fuji Training Area marked the 12th iteration of Orient Shield, which is designed to improve the United States and Japan’s combat readiness and interoper-ability at the tactical level while strengthening bilateral relationships to support the security interests of friends and allies within the area.

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Zama Briefs

Depot Pass Office closedThe Pass Office at Sagami General

Depot will be closed until Dec. 31. Local national employees and contractors seeking vehicle passes or renewals should submit the required documents, including USAG-J Form 47 signed by their supervisor or contracting officer, to the Camp Zama Pass Office at Bldg. 235. For guest rosters, submit a USAG-J Form 1529 signed by a sponsor. Call 263-4697 for more information.

GSA Mart closureThe GSA Mart will be closed Monday

through Friday to relocate to Bldg. 680 (across from MEDDAC). The facility will reopen on Monday at its new location. In case of an emergency, call Dirk Bishop at 263-5880.

Christmas mailing deadlinesThe mailing deadline dates for Air Force

post offices in mainland Japan for the 2011 Christmas season are as follows:

• Space Available Mail: Dec. 2• Parcel Airlift: Dec. 2• Priority Mail: Dec. 9• Letter/First Class Mail: Dec. 9•Express Mail: Dec. 16Call Masahita Fujita at 263-3963 for

more information.

EFMP Respite CareRespite care is for Army active-duty

service members who have a family member enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program with moderate to severe special needs. Those seeking to utilize this service must meet one or more of the eight eligibility criteria to qualify.

Call Cheryl Rendon, the EFMP coordinator for Army Community Service, at 263-4572 for more information.

Autism Support GroupAutism Support Group meetings are held

from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on the third Monday of every month at Army Community Service, Bldg. 402. Attendees can meet and network with families touched by autism, and learn strategies on coping with the effects of autism.

Call Cheryl Rendon at 263-4572 or email cheryl.rendon@us.army.mil for more information.

Deployed Spouse SupportDeployed Spouse Support Groups

are an unofficial resource to network, in an atmosphere of understanding and compassion, with others who are dealing with the challenges of deployment.

Meetings are held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in the Army Community Service Outreach Room, Bldg. 402.

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program

Those aware of a sexual assault should report it immediately. It is punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and other federal and local civilian laws. Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program website: http://www.sexualassault.army.mil.

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Changes made to Army motorcycle training programUSAG-J Safety OfficeSpecial to the Torii

New training requirements for Army motorcyclists went into effect in fiscal 2012. Failure to comply could lead to the loss of riding privileges.

The Progressive Training Model is now mandatory for all Soldiers who ride mo-torcycles. The new requirements include completion of the Military Sport Bike Rider Course or Experienced Rider Course within 12 months of graduation from the Basic Rider Course, followed by sustainment training every three years and refresher training every 180 days, or greater when deployed.

Further, the Department of the Army has determined that government funding can no longer be utilized to train Department of the Army civilians or family members. These personnel may only be trained to ride a motorcycle if doing so is required in the course of their employment.

This has a significant impact on person-nel assigned to Japan, as U.S. Forces Japan previously required all ID cardholders to obtain the requisite training prior to obtain-ing a USFJ motorcycle license.

Because of the conflict, USFJ has ap-proved a change to USFJ Instruction 31-205 (Motor Vehicle Operations and Traffic Supervision), which removes the require-ment for civilians to receive the Motorcycle Safety Foundation training prior to being issued a motorcycle endorsement on the USFJ Form 4EJ (license).

Instead, civilians must receive motor-cycle-oriented training that mirrors the initial four-wheeled vehicle orientation with emphasis on the unique hazards of riding a motorcycle in Japan.

Commencing in November, the Installa-tion Safety Office will conduct the required training on a quarterly basis. Civilians need-ing the training should contact Kunaporn Bualoy at 263-3074 for information and registration.

The only prerequisite for the course is that students must have already obtained a motorcycle endorsement on their stateside driver’s licenses.

MSF motorcycle training courses can no longer be taught to civilians. Therefore, the Basic Rider Course can no longer be offered to civilian ID cardholders. Soldiers will continue to receive all MSF training through the installation’s Cape Fox contractor.

Photo by Tetsuo NakaharaThe Department of the Army has deter-mined that government funding can no longer be utilized to provide motorcycle training to Department of the Army civil-ians or their family members. Instead, civilians must receive motorcycle-oriented training that mirrors the initial four-wheeled vehicle orientation with emphasis on the unique hazards of riding a motorcycle in Japan.

New rehearsal space(From left): Command Sgt. Maj. James P. Norman, command sergeant major of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward), Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison Sr., commander of USARJ and I Corps (Forward), and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Stephen Campbell, commander of the 296th Army Band, cut the ribbon during a ceremony on Oct. 17 to open the band’s new headquarters and rehearsal hall, located at Bldg. 511. The new band hall has two main rehearsal halls with two large group rehearsal rooms, and 10 individual practice rooms. The biggest difference between the two buildings is the state-of-the-art rehearsal facilities with sound reinforcements in all the rooms. More than 50 people attended the ceremony.

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Story and photo submissions not pertaining to commercial advertising may be sent to the USAG-J HNR/PAO TORII Office at least two weeks prior to the desired publication date. The TORII is distributed every Thursday. Submissions may be e-mailed to the editor at dustin.perry@us.army.mil. The editor reserves the right not to publish submissions not in accordance with Army Public Affairs regulations and standard operating procedures. Editorial offices are located in room A-208, Bldg. 102, South Camp Zama, Japan.

T RII Newspaper Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison Sr.Garrison Commander: Col. Eric D. TilleyGarrison Public Affairs Officer: R. Slade WaltersEditor: Dustin PerryStaff Writer: Tetsuo NakaharaDeputy Okinawa Bureau Chief: Lauren Hall

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IMCOM messageLt. Gen. Rick LynchCommander, Installation Management Command

Four years ago this month, the Army announced the Army Family Covenant, which promised to provide Soldiers and families a quality of life commensurate with their service.

To help Soldiers and families stressed by years of war, the Army substantially increased funding for programs in areas such as Soldier and family services, behavioral health, housing, child care, education, and employment.

Today, headlines about defense budget cuts are prompting people to ask whether the Army is going to keep its promises.

The short answer is yes. Leaders and situations may change, but the Army’s com-mitment to Soldiers and families endures.

Under the AFC, the Army developed and enhanced a range of programs that build Soldier and family strength, resilience

and readiness. These programs include Survivor Outreach Services, Child, Youth and School Services, New Parent Support, the Military Spouse Employment Program, Strong Bonds, and the Wounded Warriors Sports Program.

Under the AFC, the Army has provided new and renovated housing for thousands of families and single Soldiers, and constructed more than 150 new child care and youth centers. The Army has increased the number of Military Family Life consultants, who provide confidential non-medical counsel-ing for Soldiers and families, and the number of behavioral health care providers, who provide behavioral health services before, during and after deployment.

Under the AFC, the Army has worked hard to reach the whole Army family, in-cluding geographically dispersed Soldiers

and family members. Toward that end, the Army supports a number of services away from installations, such as community-based child care and Army National Guard family assistance centers, and provides Army OneSource, which enables 24/7 ac-cess to information and services regardless of location.

At a time when the Army is restoring its balance, the AFC has been the catalyst for enhancing and standardizing the quality of support for Soldiers and families. And now it is time to ensure our investment has made a difference in the lives of Soldiers and families.

Program review has been built into the Army Family Covenant from day one. It has always been part of the AFC plan to assess program effectiveness, consolidate, and make adjustments, to ensure there is no overlap or gaps between programs.

So the current fiscal situation does not change our course but it does put more gas in our tank. It intensifies the need to streamline and make sure we continue to provide the most valuable programs.

For the programs under the AFC umbrel-la, the majority of which are run by Instal-lation Management Command, customer

feedback is a critical part of our ongoing evaluation. We gather customer feedback partly by looking at which services are used most often, and partly by asking customers about their experiences, through garrison focus groups and surveys such as the Army OneSource Army Family Covenant survey, just completed Sept. 1.

We will be asking for feedback again in January, when Soldiers, family members, civilians and retirees will receive a survey on their needs, usage and satisfaction with family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs. I urge everyone to take this and every other opportunity to tell us about the programs and services that are valuable to you. Your feedback impacts decisions about programming.

Like every other government organiza-tion, every business, and every family, we are taking a close look at our use of resources during this time of fiscal uncertainty. We have to determine the most efficient, most effective ways to reach out to the entire Army family and provide support in the areas of greatest need. But we are starting from a clear, non-negotiable bottom line: The Army will keep its promise to Soldiers and families.

505th provides support at White Beach District TerminalBy Maj. David Shaffer505th Quartermaster Battalion

CHIBANA COMPOUND, Okinawa – The mission of the 505th Quartermaster Battalion is to provide bulk pe-troleum, quality control and surveillance with support to all U.S. military, and government agencies. The unit also works with select Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces in Okinawa for other related petroleum-support missions.

Soldiers assigned to the 505th work to meet the petroleum-related needs of surrounding U.S. military installations, much like their JGSDF counterparts. Those assigned to the unit’s petroleum operations and laboratory sections are currently cross-training on their respective military occupational specialties in order to meet future mission requirements.

Two 505th Soldiers have established a diversified cross-training regime for all Soldiers in both sections, to meet future manning requirements over the upcoming holiday schedule. Staff Sgts. Stacy Mouzon and Andrew

Underwood, noncommissioned officers in charge of the laboratory and petroleum operations sections, respectively, are leading this combined effort to ensure the unit meets both current and future mission requirements.

On top of their normal duties, both of the NCOs and their Soldiers have been involved in other missions, some fuel-related, with temporary duty to other locations in Okinawa and mainland Japan. In the past three months, Soldiers in the unit have conducted numerous petroleum and quality-analysis missions.

In the last three months, the petroleum operations section has issued more than 16 million gallons of special aviation fuel and diesel fuel from fuel supply storage facilities with-out incident. As part of this effort to remain incident-free, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Travis Thibodeaux, the section’s newest team member, has spearheaded the completion of a memorandum of agreement for the joint spill-response effort between each military branch in Okinawa. This would facilitate a mutual effort to help respond to any fuel spillage incidents on the island.

Courtesy photoStaff Sgt. Stacy Mouzon, assigned to the 505th Quarter-master Bn., conducts B2 level testing during a laboratory analysis at the Kadena Air Base petroleum lab.

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SCHOOL NEWSOnline 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-duty servicemembers, National Guard and reserve personnel on active-duty deployed status, and DoD civilians on a deployed status are eligible to participate in this program. The site is open to students of any age, from kindergarten to high school, for one-on-one help in math, science, social studies and English. To use the site, students simply choose the subject for which they need help and type in their question. To learn more, visit the Web site and click on “Tutor.com for the Military.”

Zama Child Development Center: 263-4992

SHA Child Development Center: 267-6348

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

John O. Arnn Elementary: 267-6602

Your child or someone else’s may qualify for Preschool Services for Children with Disabilities (PSCD). Screenings for children ages 3 to 5 are held twice a month at AES to locate and identify children who may have developmental delays. Call Arnn Elementary School at 267-6602 to make an appointment if you suspect your child has a delay in language, physical, cognitive, social or adaptive behavior development. For children under 3 years of age, you can call EDIS at 267-6545 to schedule an appointment.

Student registration: The school registration process continues at Arnn for newly arrived families and for those who have kindergarten-aged children.

Arnn Elementary is a pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade school for those families who are command-sponsored by U.S. Army Garrison – Japan and its affiliated units. Please hand-carry the following documents at time of registration: Orders of sponsor (orders must have the children’s names on the orders), updated copy of child’s immunization records; student’s passport or birth certificate, letter of employment, updated contact information, parent’s identification card, and previous school records, if applicable.

Zama American Middle School: 263-4040

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

Zama American High School: 263-3181

The ZAHS tennis team will begin practicing at 3:30 p.m. today at the campus tennis courts. In order to practice, players must have a current power of attorney, physical and signed copy of the high school athletic contract. For more information, contact Wanda Finley via email at wanda.finley@pac.dodea.edu or by phone at 263-3181.

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

Child, Youth and School Services: 263-4500

At the end of their ropesPhoto by Louise Clutter

Members of the 35th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion compete in a friendly tug-of-war match with community members from Sagamihara’s Chuo District Sunday during the Sagamihara City Chuo District Sports Day at Sagamihara Chuo Elementary School. Twenty 35th CSSB members participated in the event.

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-LanternThe making of a Jack-

Former Japanese Imperial Military Academy cadets visit Camp Zama

More than 20 volunteers from Camp Zama of-fered jack-o’-lantern carving lessons to children and family members who attended the second an-nual Sagami-Ono Pumpkin Festival held Sunday at Sagami-Ono Central Park.

The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program at Camp Zama put the word out to recruit volunteers here to join the local event, which provided them the opportunity to interact with the Japanese community and share knowledge and friendship.

“This is one of the things we want to cooperate more through the BOSS program to have oppor-tunities to go out more to the community off post and do something fun,” said Sgt. Crystal Chhan, BOSS president.

More than 50 families took part in the pumpkin-carving session in the afternoon. Halloween has only recently begun to permeate Japanese culture, so most of those who participated said it was their first time making a jack-o’-lantern. They were shown the step-by-step process: cutting a lid out of the top of the pumpkin, removing the seeds from inside, drawing a face or other design on the front, and finally carving away each piece. Several children were visibly excited to create their design and finalize it with the help of the Camp Zama volunteers.

“It’s interesting being an American and getting to interact with Japanese like this, especially with children,” said Spc. Tamron Dubois, assigned to 78th Signal Battalion. “It was a very interesting experience, and I liked it a lot. I’ve been in Japan for two years, and this was my first time doing pumpkin carving in Japan. I’m really glad that

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the BOSS program is actually starting doing more with the local communities. I think it helps the U.S. Army and the Japanese see each other in a better way. It helps the Japanese see that the U.S. Army is good and we are here to help.”

Fifty carved jack-o’-lanterns were lit up in the evening and put on display for festival goers at the park. The festival was organized by the Sagami-Ono Pumpkin Festival committee to “promote the strengthening of family bonds and offer a fun cultural experience for children in the community” and drew more than 30,000 visitors.

“It is great to have the Americans here to show us how to make real jack-o’-lanterns,” said Jun Kikuchi, chairman of the Sagami-Ono Pumpkin

Festival. “Since Operation Tomodachi, Japan and the U.S. are closer than ever, and it is important to main-tain a good relationship with the people of Camp Zama and remain good friends in the community since we are neighbors. I hope this opportunity helps us to further un-derstand each other in a

good way.” In the park, other attractions and performances

were available for festival goers, including a pump-kin pie-eating contest, a pumpkin food booth and a flea market. Several members from Camp Zama participated in the flea market, which attracted many people seeking unique American goods.

“This was a very fun event,” said Ryoko Ara-mata, one of the participants at the festival. “I speak a little English and my 5-year-old daughter has begun to study English, so this was a good opportunity to talk with native English speakers and learn from them. As a member of this neigh-borhood, I feel lucky to have the opportunity to experience cultural exchanges through this kind of event.”

Photos by Tetsuo NakaharaSpc. Tamron Dubois, assigned to the 78th Signal Battalion, demonstrates to Yura Aramata, 5, how to draw a face design on a jack-o’-lantern during a pumpkin-carving session at the second annual Sagami-Ono Pumpkin Festival, held Sunday at Sagami-Ono Central Park.

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Photo by Tetsuo NakaharaGraduates of the Japanese Imperial Military Academy’s 59th class look at their own class monument, which sits behind the Camp Zama library. More than 40 Class 59 graduates visited Camp Zama Friday.

More than 40 graduates of the Japanese Impe-rial Military Academy’s 59th class (April 1943 to August 1945) toured Camp Zama Friday to revisit monuments and historical sites from their former training grounds.

The one-day group tour was coordinated by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s 4th Engineer Group here.

There are many historical monuments that were made by personnel assigned to Camp Zama to commemorate the JIMA campus, which stood here from 1937 to 1945. The group visited various sites, including the Sobudai monument, an air-raid shelter for the Emperor, and their own Class 59 monument. The torii gate located behind Bldg. S-533 is a replica of the original wooden arch that stood at the entrance of the academy’s Shinto shrine, named Otakebi.

“When we were in the academy back then, we had very hard exercises every day and night,” said Hiroshi Nishimura, a chairman for the Kanto area

59th Class reunion. “I never had warm rice during my time at the academy. There was a lot of running; I remember we ran every morning and night and prayed at the Otakebi shrine.

“I respect that U.S. Army Japan and the JGSDF’s 4th Engineer Group have taken very good care of these monuments,” added Nishimura. “It’s impor-tant to carry on the tradition and history to the next generation. This is the fortune of history.”

When World War II was nearing its end in 1945, most of the students at the academy bivouacked in Nagano. For some of them, Friday’s tour marked the first time in 65 years that they had revisited the site of their former training grounds.

“It has been more than 30 years since the last time I came to visit Camp Zama,” said Hisashi Tateishi, a member of 59th Class. “We still carry on the camaraderie and our pride in the academy. The bond we made is very strong. We wanted to protect our country and fight for our country like any other soldier. I fear death now, but back then, I was not afraid to die for my country. This is our special home where we spent the impassioned days of our youth.”

Camp Zama community members volunteer at local Pumpkin Festival ’

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f o r 2 0 1 1 h o m e c o m i n g p a r a d ePhotos by Dustin Perry

Zama American High School football players pose for a photo while marching in their homecoming parade Friday on Camp Zama, prior to a game against the Panthers of Yokota High School.Lt. Col. Curtis Tygart, commander of the 78th Signal Battalion, tosses candy to spec-tators lining the streets of Camp Zama to watch Friday’s homecoming parade.

A motorcyclist with a Mohawk-accented helmet gives a thumbs-up as he and a pack of more than a dozen bikers ride down the street during the ZAHS homecoming parade. The event featured hundreds of participants from on and off the installation.

A cheering squad, or ōendan, from nearby Seiryo High School performs a routine in support of the ZAHS football teams. Elmo high-fives 11-month-old Caleb Martinez while marching with the Camp Zama Red Cross during Friday’s parade here.

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Homecoming football games are a tradition for most high school squads across the U.S., but the community here goes the extra mile to support the Trojans of Zama American High School with a celebratory parade.

Hundreds of observers lined the streets of Camp Zama on Friday and cheered as they watched a cavalcade of lav-ish floats, marching bands, cheerleader squads, growling motorcycles and more. They proceeded on a route that began at the ZAHS campus, circled around the center of the installation, and returned to Trojan Field prior to junior varsity and varsity games against the Panthers of Yokota High School.

Participants in the parade included Soldiers assigned to Camp Zama, community organizations both on and off the installation, and of course the students themselves. Michael Beale, father of ZAHS varsity cheerleader Maiko Beale said he was amazed that a small community like Zama gets such a great level of support.

“The parade represented every aspect of the community and was definitely a lot of fun for everyone,” said Beale, assigned to the Command Center at U.S. Army Japan. “I think it is great to see this support and it makes the kids feel like they are really contributing to the community spirit.”

Also taking part in the parade were the commanders and command sergeants major of USARJ and I Corps (Forward) and U.S. Army Garrison Japan. Sitting atop the back seats

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of convertibles with their spouses, the leaders waved to spectators and tossed candy to children in the crowd. This method of garnering support and enthusiasm was used by many other parade participants.

Among the many Camp Zama organizations represented in the parade were the 78th Aviation Battalion, U.S. Army Medical Activity – Japan, the 78th Signal Bn., the Visual In-formation Division, and local Boy and Girl Scout troops.

“Having community-supported events like the home-coming parade goes a long way in showing both the school students and faculty [that] the community cares and has a vested interest in their success,” said Lt. Col. Curtis Tygart, commander of the 78th Signal Bn. “In today’s very busy atmosphere, it is very important to focus on traditions that emphasize community, like the July 4th or Founder’s Day parades of old.”

A recurring part of the parade is the inclusion of partici-pants from outside the installation. This year, a cheering squad, or ōendan, from nearby Seiryo High School paused several times along the route to perform a synchronized, high-energy routine in support of the ZAHS football teams.

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Photo by Chip SteitzKADENA AIR BASE, Okinawa – Soldiers assigned to the 247th Military Police Detachment run in formation Saturday during the Special Olympics Torch Run, an annual event meant to raise awareness of the Special Olympics, that began in 1981.

Service members in Okinawa come together for annual ‘Torch Run’By Chip Steitz10th Support Group Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Okinawa – More than 100 Soldiers, Airmen, Marines and Sailors, representing U.S. law enforce-ment agencies, joined together Saturday to participate in the annual Special Olympics Torch Run.

Each service carried a torch from their perspective installation on Okinawa to Kadena Air Base, Security Forces Opera-tions, where they rejoined.

Sailors ran 15 miles from White Beach; the Soldiers from Torii Station; the Marines from Camp Foster; and the Airmen outside Gate 3 through family housing. Each ser-vice branch completed six miles. All joined together and carried the torch to Risner Fitness Center, commemorating the 12th annual Special Olympics Games, scheduled to be held at Kadena on Nov. 5.

The Torch Run began in 1981 when law enforcement officers in Wichita, Kan., saw an urgent need to raise funds for and increase awareness of the Special Olympics.

“The spirit of the Special Olympics is foremost one of joy, but also courage, pride and respect,” said Air Force Brig. Gen. Mat-thew Molloy, commander of the 18th Wing at Kadena. “It is the affirmation of the pre-cious, intrinsic value of the human spirit of every single person on the planet, regardless of their physical or mental circumstances. It is also a spirit of acceptance that transcends social and political boundaries. It is a spirit that inspires us all.”

Mitchell Harrison, left, running back for the Trojans, is grabbed by a Panther defender during Zama American High School’s varsity homecoming football game against Yokota High School, held Friday at Trojan Field here. The Trojans’ defense struggled throughout the game, leading to a 33-0 shutout loss to the Panthers.

Making the grabPhoto by Dustin Perry

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Slam Fest VSlam Fest V, Camp Zama’s annual New Japan Pro Wrestling event, is scheduled to be held beginning at 4 p.m. on Saturday at Yano Fitness Center here. Several wrestlers from Japan and the U.S. will be featured, including a special women’s match. The event is free to the community; no tickets are required. Call 263-7979 or 263-4664 for more information.

Halloween Bowling PartyA Halloween Bowling Party is scheduled to be held from 7 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Camp Zama Bowling Center here. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume in three categories: Scariest, Cutest and Funniest. Call 263-4780 for more information.

Water aerobicsWater Aerobics classes are from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Yano Fitness Center.

Jacuzzi, steam room, saunaOn Wednesday mornings, the jacuzzi, sauna and steam room are closed for maintenance from 8 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 263-4664 or 263-7980.

Sports photos wantedThe Torii newspaper wants to publish your action sports photos. To showcase your team or your child’s team, e-mail your digital action sports photos less than two weeks old (with captions) in .jpg format of 3 MB or more to tetsuo.naka-hara4@us.army.mil.

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Internal monitoring for radiation is available for Department of Defense-affiliated personnel, including family members, in the Camp Zama community on a voluntary basis for a limited time.Internal monitoring may be scheduled by calling the MEDDAC-Japan appointment line at 263-4175 during regular appointment hours, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; and 7 to 8 a.m. and noon to 4 p.m. on Thursdays.

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

Host-nation hospitals do not operate in the same manner as in the U.S. Local hospitals do not have to see you when you present at their ER. That is why we want you to call us first. If our provider thinks yours is a medical emer-gency, our provider will engage our EMS staff, including a translator. Please carry an emergency wallet card with information on who to call for medical assistance. These cards are available at the clinic and at various community events such as the community information exchange and Newcomers Medical Morning.

Photos by R. Slade WaltersNearly 100 community members take off at the start of the annual SHA Loop Run held Saturday at Sagamihara Family Housing Area. Participants were encouraged to wear costumes, and prizes were awarded to the best in adult and children divisions.

Costumed runners compete in annual SHA eventStaying in the ‘Loop’By R. Slade WaltersUSAG-J Public Affairs Officer

Nearly 100 brave souls endured the rainy weather at Sagamihara Housing Area Saturday to participate in the SHA Loop two-mile run and costume contest.

Serious runners and costumed families alike didn’t let the rainy weather keep them from posting impressive run times.

Marc Dinger, the U.S. Army Japan deputy inspector general, shattered the previous SHA Loop record and won first place overall with a time of 10 minutes, 24 seconds.

“The gentleman who came in second place set the pace for the race,” said Dinger. “I was fortunate to have the juice to pull

ahead the last half mile or so.”Spc. Amber Estrada, assigned to the 35th

Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, was the fastest overall female with a time of 12:55.

“I ran faster than I ever have,” said Estrada. “I usually run 15 [minutes]; today I ran 13.”

Conor McCarthy, an Arnn Elementary School student and member of the running club, won first place in the Under 17 category with a time of 13:21.

“I was motivated by the prizes,” said Conor.

Tsuyoshi Yajima and Gregory Bunn were the second- and third-place overall winners with times of 10:32 and 11:12, respectively.

(Above): Marc Dinger, the U.S. Army Japan deputy inspector general, won first place overall in the SHA Loop Run held Saturday at Sagamihara Housing Area. His time of 10 minutes, 24 sec-onds, shattered the previous record for the annual two-mile race. Dinger beat second-place finisher Tsuyoshi Yajima by eight seconds.

(Left): Costumed and non-costumed run-ners alike participated in the SHA Loop race. Following the race, prizes were awarded for the best costumes in both the adult and youth divisions. Door prizes were also awarded courtesy of the Camp Zama Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s Commercial Sponsorship Division.

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

Appropriated Fund (APF) and Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) job vacancies are available for viewing at www.armycivilianservice.com and www.usajobs.com To apply for vacancy positions, applicant(s) must apply through one of those website. For submitting applications/resumes, please read the ‘How To Apply’ section on the vacancy announcements. Applications/resumes are no longer accepted at the CPAC or NAF Human Resources Office.

For questions regarding APF vacancies, please call 263-3755.

For questions regarding NAF vacancies, please call 263-5800.

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

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

Jobs

Others

Wanted

Other local positions

Pets

ATTENTION

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

animal Rescue:A small animal rescue NPO is asking for any dog & cat supplies, food, usedkennels for donation. For details, please call Meg at 263-8327 or e-mail to animalrescuezama@gmail.comChild and Youth Program assistant (level

2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT, $9.59 - $17.09, Open Continuous

Recreation assistant (lifeguard), RD, NF-02, Flex, $9.29, Closes: November 30, 2011

lead Child and Youth Program assistant (level 5), SHA, CY-02, RFT, $13.14 - $17.09, Open Continuous

security attendants Needed: This is a Part-Time Position, Training wil be provided. Hourly Pay $13.00. For more information, stop by Bldg. 102 room A-101, Next to the Student Transportation Office. POC: Mrs. Medina, 263-5898.

Project/Task Manager: General Dynamics Information Technology is looking for a Project Manager at Camp Zama. Candidates must be a graduate of a military command and staff college or higher and have experience with the U.S. Army doctrine, organization, and procedures. Apply by sending a cover letter and resume to asdjobs@gdit.com with “Camp Zama” in the subject line. General Dynamics Information Technology is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Watch care workers and musicians: Opportunity for Extra Income. Camp Zama Garrison Chaplain’s Office is taking contract applications for watch care workers and musicians. Applications are available at the Camp Zama Chapel. Please contact SSG Howard F. Thompson (263-8064) or Ms. Nobuko Motegi

(263-4898). Deadline Date: 31 August 2011

administrative assistant: Girl Scouts is seeking a skilled office professional to support Girl Scout Overseas West-Pacific at Camp Zama. Excellent computer and communication skills a must. This regular part-time position (25-30) hours per week is available June 15. Send cover letter and resume to Westpacificgirlscouts@gmail.com

anti-Terrorism/force Protection instructors wanted. Positions are available with Firearms Academy of Hawaii, Inc. Duties include instruction of marksmanship, watch standing and tactical team movements. Position location is Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. Marksmanship instructor experience is a must. Tactical team movement experience is desired. Qualified candidates may call Christopher at 243-6171 or send resume to yeagleycj@yahoo.com.

Pharmacist, intermittent (240 hours): Provides pharmacist services for outpatient pharmacy at MEDDAC-Japan, Camp Zama. Must have A degree in Pharmacy from an accredited school in the United States or Canada. This is a contract positions open to SOFA status applicants. Resumes may be sent to Yoshiyasu.Aoki@us.army.mil. ALL applicants shall register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov.

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

American Red Cross, Field Office Assistant Position provides administrative support for the Red Cross and assists in the delivery of Red Cross services to the Camp Zama community. Visit www.redcross.org; “Working with the Red Cross;” key word search “Service to the Armed Forces” to apply or call DSN 263-3166 for additional details.

Due to the recent contract with Allied Telesis, residential phone numbers with 263- and 267- prefixes have changed. If you are currently running a classified ad in the Torii that lists an out-of-date residential number as a point of contact and would like to change it to your new extension, send an e-mail to tetsuo.nakahara4@us.army.mil with the updated phone number. The Torii staff will work to ensure these changes are reflected in future issues of the publication.

CaMP ZaMa PHoToGRaPHY ClUB: We are a social organization open to all Military, DoD, MLC employees and their families. Our goal is to discuss, appreciate, and promote photography as an art, as well as develop the skills of our members through local events and mentoring. Members of all skill levels are eligible to join. For information about upcoming meetings, events, and a look at what the club

football Coaching: Volunteer Assistant Football Coaches are being sought for Zama High School. Interested individuals should consider their availability for daily after-school practices (1500-1730) as well as spring and preseason practices and games. Coaches meetings begin soon. For more information please contact Coach Merrell at 263-3181 or steven.merrell@pac.dodea.edu.

Taekwondo instructor: Child Youth & School Services SkiesUnlimited program is looking for a certified ATA Taekwondo instructor. If Interested please Contacted Nicholas Andrews, instructional program specialist, at 263-4125

volunteer at U.s. army Garrison Japan Postal service Center : Volunteer opportunities are available in the USAGJ Postal Service Center, we will provide you with valuable training in Post Office and Unit Mailroom operations. Please contact Army Community Services at 263-8087 for details and assistance on volunteering your services.

english teachers: A small off-post home school(about 200 students) near Sagami Depot. First time teachers welcome! Classes available Mon. – Thu. 1pm to 9pm (No weekends or Fridays!) Call for details. Derek Partington English School, home 042-756-4483; cell 090-3082-4439 or E-mail: partngtn@jcom.home.ne.jp

is all about, visit our website http://zamadesu.net/czpc, or send us an email at CZPhotoClub@gmail.com.

Pet sitting: available around Zama & SHA area. An experienced pet owner. Will walk, feed, and play with dogs or cats while at work or on vacation. $20 a day. sasha-yuri@hotmail.com, 090-8947-4307

Give Hope Nippon: T-shirts designed to raise money for the victims of the earthquake/tsunami. 100% of the profits will go to the Lions Club International. Please visit the website http://givehopenippon.org/index.html and/or like the facebook page “Give Hope Nippon” and like the page!

Cub scout Pack 34: P34 meets every 2nd Thurs 18:30 Zama Scout Hut Bldg 533. Parents & Single-Soldier Volunteers are welcome. All boys age 7 or grades 1 – 5 are encouraged to join us for great learning experiences, character building and fun! Contact cubmaster@zamacubscouts.org.

ZaCsa’s east Meets West shop: located behind the dry cleaners on Camp Zama, carries vintage Japanese items and collectibles. Store hours are every Tuesday and the 2nd and 4th Saturday’s of the month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Profits from the shop go back to the community in scholarships and welfare grants. For additional information please call 263-5533. Stop on by and check it out.

98 Toyota Harrier: Excellent SUV. Great conditions exterior & interior. JCI to February 2013. Road tax & recycle fee paid. Pearl, 59,000 Kms. Runs Great. Automatic, 4-door, P/W, P/L, A/C. GPS, DVD, CD, monitor, TV. $5,500 OBO. Call Rita at 678-302-6092 or 080-5059-6774. rmoreck@hotmail.com

96 Mitsubishi lancer: $1,400 OBO. JCI to April 2013. Road tax & recycle fee paid.

Silver metallic, 95K. Automatic, 4-door, power windows, A/C. Runs Great. Good condition. Call Rita at 678-302-6092 or 080-5059-6774. George @ 080-5181-4936. rmoreck@hotmail.com

Harley davidson: 07 Road King Screaming Eagle, 3K miles, showroom condition, not a scratch, dint or ding, Please call for more info/Pic. $19K. Wk 269-6296/Cell 080 3092 7406 (Buddy Gilman)

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What’s Happening Outside the Gate?

Eagle 810, AFN Tokyo

UpcomingOngoing EventsHalloween Costume ContestA children’s Halloween costume contest is scheduled to be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday at the Camp Zama Exchange food court. Come get your picture taken, and you could win one of three prizes. All entrants will receive one free children’s meal and Reeltime movie pass. The contest is open to children ages 12 and younger.

Handel’s ‘Messiah’ RehearsalsFor those interested in joining, rehearsals for George Frid-eric Handel’s “Messiah” are held from 7 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday at the Camp Zama Chapel. The rehearsals are in preparation for the annual Messiah Concert, scheduled to be held beginning at 6 p.m. on Dec. 11. Call 263-4898 for more information.

Japan Self-Defense Forces Music Festival The Ministry of Defense hosts the Japan Self-Defense

Forces Band Festival as a part of the JSDF’s anniversary celebrations every fall in order to deepen people’s under-standing of the JSDF.

• Time and date: Nov. 19 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.• Place: Nippon Budokan in Tokyo• RsvP: Call Sgt. Maj. Ryuichi Ishioka at 263-3468,

or email Ryuichi.ishioka@us.army.mil• invitees: Soldiers assigned to USARJ, DA civilians,

and their family members• Transportation: Round Trip Transportation will

be provided from the Camp Zama Community Club to Budokan, and back. Personally owned vehicle parking spaces will not be available at the venue.

Winter Energy Conservation MeasuresEnergy conservation is our duty in order to sustain the mission. In the event the peak electrical demand is exceeded, DPW may have to conduct the following actions:• Early shutdown of heating systems at designated facilities.

Kawasaki Halloween @ JR Kawasaki Sta-tion East Exit Side Oct. 28 - 30Oct. 28-30: DJ Beer Garden and Projection Mapping @ Cinecitta Dori Avenue Oct. 28-29: Kawasaki Halloween All Night Party @ CLUB CITTAOct. 29: Kids Parade @ Cinecitta Dori Avenue Oct. 29: Playground (Club party for Parents and children) @ CLUB CITTA Oct. 29-30: Special effect make-up, face painting, and handmade candlesOct. 30: Halloween parade in JR Kawasaki Station East Exit Side http://lacittadella.co.jp/halloween/english.html Oct. 30: Halloween award (Costume Contest) @ Cinderella Steps at Le FRONT Kirie Art Exhibition @ Kawasaki City Mu-seum, Kanagawa Oct. 27 - Nov. 2* Kirie: The Japanese art of collage using cut colored Japanese washi paper

Organic Expo 2011 @ Tokyo Big Sight Nov. 1-3

Nihonbashi-Kyobashi Matsuri Festival @ Chuo-dori Ave., Chuo-ku, Tokyo Oct. 30Featuring marching bands, traditional Japanese folk dance performances, kimono parade, shopping and food booths from all over Japan.

Tokyo Ramen Show 2011 @ Komazawa Olympic Park, Tokyo, Nov. 2-6

• Turn on heating systems later in the morning.• Decrease of thermostat settings at designated facilities and areas.• Shut down lighting systems.To prevent disruption of normal heating operations and area lighting, the following actions must be implemented to conserve energy:• If you have multiple heating split units in your house use only the one in the rooms being occupied.• USAG-J peak consumption time in 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make every attempt to avoid using appliances like dishwashers, washers and dryers during this time.• Turn off heaters, or set the thermostats to 72 (+/- 2) degrees. Decrease settings to 55 (+/- 5) degrees when not at home and at the end of the duty day in administrative areas.• Turn off all unnecessary lights (interior / exterior) at home, unused office spaces, classrooms and conference rooms. Turn down all remaining individual lighting levels where possible.• Replace incandescent bulbs with energy-efficient compact fluorescents or LEDs available at the Self-Help Stores (Bldg. 694 at Camp Zama, and Bldg. S-150 at SFHA).• Turn off all office and home appliances when not in use. Unplug them when not in use.• Set computers, monitors, printers, copiers, and other business equipment to their energy-saving feature, and turn them off when not in use or at the end of the day.For more information on energy conservation, contact the DPW Environmental Division at 263-3559.

Foreign Born Spouse Support GroupWhether your question concerns immigration and natu-

ralization, learning the English language, or how to take local transportation, the Army Community Service Relocation Program provides assistance, weekly classes and referrals. The support group is held on the third Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the ACS Outreach Room. Call 263-HELP (4357) for pre-registration.

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Travel & CulTure

Nature walking in Yatoyama ParkTorii Staff report

Photos by Tetsuo NakaharaThe pond at Yatoyama Park is beloved by bird watchers for its large variety of aviary wildlife. Yatoyama Park is located a half-mile away from Camp Zama.

There are several ideal locales for nature lovers in Kanagawa, such as hiking the mountain ranges in Oyama or Hakone. However, for those who don’t want to drive long distances in heavy traffic – or get lost on the

way – nearby Yatoyama Park is a great place to experience the outdoors.Yatoyama Park is located just a half-mile away from Camp Zama and is known as one of the most beautiful

parks in Zama City. The area is known for its picturesque nature and pristine forestry.The park has an 80-acre wildlife preserve with a wide variety of animal life. It can take between 30 minutes and

an hour to walk through the area, depending on the route. Next to the parking lot, there is a park

center where visitors can pick up a map of the grounds. There are dirt and gravel trails that lead to the forest, and a map on the trail directs travelers in the right direction.

A variety of birds can be seen at the park, especially near the pond, which attracts several aviary enthusiasts. A dirt path and wooden walkway leads to Yatoyama’s beau-tiful, untouched forest. It is ideal for walking and jogging. Many Japanese use the park to exercise or walk their dogs in the evening. The park is well maintained, and the park center is always open for visitors.

There are also fields and picnic areas with tables and chairs, making it an ideal spot for families to go on a beautiful autumn weekend. Park regulations are straightfor-ward and simple: Visitors cannot remove any flora or fauna from the park, and cannot leave garbage or other items.

Free parking is available in four locations around the park and is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. from October through March, and from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. from April through September.

How to get there: From Gate 1, take a left and then a right to go up the hill toward Naval Air Facility Atsugi. At the traffic light, take a right toward Zama City Hall. Take another right at the first traffic light, and a parking lot can be seen on the left.

Red spider lilies can be seen in the park during autumn.

A duck swims in the pond at Yatoyama Park. A bamboo stalk arcs upward in the forest at the park.