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April 15, 2010

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Automation to improve Post9/11 GI Bill processing

By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

WA S H IN G TO N With 153,000 veterans enrolled in the Post-9/11 GI Bill this semester, and new automation tools to arrive this month to improve processing procedures, Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki declared the program on track and headed toward greater efficiency. Shinseki acknowledged during an interview with American Forces Press Service that the Post-9/11 GI Bill got off to a rocky start after it took effect Aug. 1. He said he was surprised when many colleges and universities took months to submit the student enrollment certificates VA needed to begin cutting checks to the schools as well as enrollees. They must be well-endowed, he said of schools that covered the up-front costs of students tuition, room and board without seeking prompt reimbursement. But because I dont have that certificate, I havent paid them tuition. But neither have I paid kids their monthly living stipend or their books, because they are all tied together. By the second week of December, the end of the fall semester, VA was still receiving 1,500 to 2,000 certificates of enrollment a day for students who had been attending schools since August, he said. In fact, some are still trickling in to VA. We learned a lot. We learned we had to talk to 6,500 schools and say, We have got to do better, Shinseki said. We needed to work with them and explain to them that Whether you think it is important or not, the veteran doesnt get paid

until you send us this certificate of enrollment. So for the veterans sake, we need to do better. Shinseki credited the VA staff with stepping up to the plate, contacting schools directly to solicit those enrollment certificates, then going into overdrive to manually process thousands of certificates a day. He convened a late-night meeting in November, bringing together the education directors from VAs regional offices to come up with ways to further speed up the processing. We took out steps that were redundant, he said. In the process, we have simplified and reengineered the business process. By the end of the fall semester, he said, all 173,000 enrollees were being paid through this new process. As of Feb. 1, 131,000 of the 153,000 students enrolled in the system were being paid, and VA was knocking down the remaining certificates at the rate of about 7,000 a day, he noted. So I feel pretty good about how this is going, Shinseki said. Our numbers are up and our payments are up, and we still dont have an automated tool. The first of those new tools is set to come online this month, with more capabilities to follow in July, November and December. By the years end, Shinseki said, the system will be fully automated. I think we are on a good track, he said. Now, when automation comes, we are going to have a tremendous gain. Shinseki said hes counting on lessons learned implementing the Post-9/11 GI Bill to carry over as VA begins trying to reduce the disability claims backlog.

Born to be wild

Photo by Christopher Bush

YOKOHAMA NORTH DOCK Kunaporn Bualoy, a safety program administrator for U.S. Army Garrison Japan, cracks a smile as he rolls out of the starting gate during a relay race here during a Motorcycle Rodeo Saturday. The rodeo was open to all Status of Forces Agreement personnel in Japan. Nearly 50 motorcyclists took part in the event.

Shinseki called the Post 9/11 GI Bill a generous investment in the future of veterans who have served the country in uniform since 9/11. I feel good about the GI Bill. That is an accomplishment, he said. I think that, long-term, this is going to be a huge return for the

country. And it is a huge step for [veterans] and their lives. The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides veterans seeking an undergraduate degree a full ride at any state institution at the highest in-state tuition rate, by state, along with a semester stipend for books and a monthly living stipend.

For the first time in history, servicemembers enrolled in the Post9/11 GI Bill program can transfer unused educational benefits to their spouses or children. The living stipend does not extend to active-duty servicemembers receiving Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits.

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By Tetsuo Nakahara

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Zama Briefs
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 Sagamihara Family Housing Area. Approved: Clean, serviceable shirts with or without collars are required. Shirts will be buttoned and tucked-in unless they are square-cut and designed to be worn outside trousers or shorts. Clean, serviceable trousers or shorts with a belt (if belt loops are present) are the standard. Not approved: Tops that are immodest, provocative or suggestive; uniform undershirts (green, white or brown) or T-shirts designed for wear as undergarments, with or without unit logos; tank top-type shirts, sleeveless muscle shirts, seethrough 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.

Options available for Kanto airport travel

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Road closure

A portion of the road near the corners of 1st Avenue and I Street on Camp Zama are scheduled to be closed through Friday. The purpose of the closure is to replace a sewer line along the south side of Bldg. 101. Flagmen will direct the flow of vehicular traffic during the period of closure. Drivers are advised to use caution when near the construction site. For more information, call 263-5931.

Credit, debit now available at Zama Post Office

The credit and debit card machines at the Camp Zama Post Office are now operational and available for customers. For more information, call the Camp Zama Post Office at 263-3347.

Traveling to and from Tokyos airports can be quite a beguiling experience for members of the Camp Zama community. Narita International Airport, Tokyos major international hub, is more than 90 kilometers away from Camp Zama and Sagamihara Family Housing Area. For many people in the community, hitching a free ride on the large buses to and from Camp Zama or SHA is the preferred method of travel. As of Feb. 1, after several months of analysis, the U.S. Army Garrison Japan slightly modified the airport bus schedules. Now, the first bus for Narita will leave Building 780 at 8:45 a.m., and then stop at the Camp Zama Community Club at 9 a.m. before departing for SHA. The bus will depart SHA at 9:30 and head for Narita. The second bus for Narita will depart Building 780 at 12:45 p.m. and then head to the CZCC for a 1 p.m. departure for SHA. The afternoon bus will depart SHA at 1:30 p.m. for Narita. For travelers looking to catch the bus from Narita back to the Camp Zama area, a bus will leave Naritas Terminal 1 parking lot at 4 and 7 p.m., although it will delay departure until 8:30 p.m. for travelers arriving on delayed flights. For travelers who cannot make either of the free daytime buses, there are a number of creative alternatives for getting to and from both Narita and Haneda Airports. The Camp Zama Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command offers a limousine bus service for community members. For a one-way trip, the cost is $115 to take passengers and their luggage straight to the airport. They also offer a round trip service that will drop passengers off and come up to the airport when they return to

Local Shuttle Bus Time Schedule to/from Sagamiono Station

From Sagamiono Station to Narita Airport 5:05, 5:35, 6:05, 7:25, 8:15, 9:05, 10:05, 11:05, 12:05, 12:55, 13:35, 14:25,15:25, 16:25, 18:15, 19:05 From Narita Airport Terminal 2 to Sagamiono Station 7:05, 7:45, 8:25, 9:05, 9:55, 10:55, 11:55, 13:05, 14:15, 15:05, 15:45, 16:25, 17:05, 17:45, 18:25, 19:25, 20:25, 21:05
(From Terminal 1, the bus stops five minutes after departing Terminal 2)

Tickets: 3,500 yen for adults 1,750 yen for children under the age of 12 Japan. The round-trip service is $175. The FMWRC asks that passengers wanting to book this service give at least two weeks notice so a driver can be contracted. To inquire about the service, call the Outdoor Recreation Center at 263-4671. There are also local off-post shuttle services for Narita and Haneda that are relatively easy and inexpensive. The Kanachu and Keisei companies offer daily shuttles to and from Narita from Sagami Ono Station on the Odakyu Line. Sagami Ono is two stops away from Sobudai-Mae Station (the closest train station to Camp Zama). More than 30 buses a day leave from Sagami Ono for Narita Airport from the north exit of Sagami Ono Station. The buses are clean, safe and equipped with restrooms and plenty of room for luggage. The ride is approximately two hours from Sagami Ono to Narita depending on the traffic. The price for adults is 3,500 yen and 1,750 yen for children under the age of 12. If you do not speak Japanese, you may want to have a Japanese coworker or friend help you will booking tickets in advance by phone. The number is 0463-21-1212. Travelers can also use Tokyos extensive network of trains to get to and from the airports. For Narita, take the Odakyu Line from Sobudai-Mae Station to Shinjuku Station. The Narita Express Train departs from Shinjuku Station and will take you directly to the terminals at Narita. Taking the train to Narita takes about three hours and costs 3,310 yen. For travelers who are not encumbered by a lot of luggage, the train is a great option. Tickets may be purchased at Narita Airport or Japan Railway Ticket Offices. The Narita Express has an English website, which includes time tables and other useful information. Go to http:// www.jreast.co.jp/e/nex/index.html for more information. (Editors Note: This article first appeared in the Feb. 4 edition of the Torii. It will appear again periodically during the PCS season.)

Family Matters Blog

A 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/.

Military Spouse Day

May 7 has been declared as Military Spouse Day. To better highlight the lives of military spouses, the Torii is asking for essays and editorials about the day-to-day experiences of military spouses in the U.S. Army Japan community. Essays should be no more than 500 words and should be submitted no later than April 30. E-mail submissions to the USAG-J Deputy PAO at christopher.i.bush@us.army.mil.

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services that promote total wellness. As I have said before, I am convinced that the Army spends too much time fixing Soldiers after they break, evidenced by the rise in suicide and substance abuse rates. We should be spending our time, energy and resources to make the Army community resilient to prevent them from breaking. We will use the Public Health Model of assessment, education, intervention and treatment to integrate and deliver services to help prevent Soldiers, civilians and families from breaking. By applying this model before a crisis happens, we will be better able to keep the Army community strong in all dimensions of resiliency. Individuals must be fit mentally, physically and spiritually to achieve optimum resilience. The Installation Management Community will provide the best care, support and services for the Army community by improving quality of life through initiatives such as the Army Family Action Plan, the Army Family Covenant, Army Community Covenants, the Installation Management Campaign Plan, and the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Program. When I was the senior commander at Fort Hood, Texas, I built a Resiliency Campus to enable the Army community to become resilient before deployments, during deployments, and to solve many

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IMCOM message
Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch
Commander, Installation Management Command

Commander stresses importance of resiliency in Army community

Resilience is also the ability to bounce back in the face of adversity ... its mental toughness. Webster defines resilience as the capability of a strained body to recover its size and shape after deformation caused especially by compressive stress and an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change. The strength of our Nation is only as strong as the Soldiers, families and civilians who courageously support and defend it. Over the last eight years, more than one million Soldiers have deployed to combat, more than 3,900 Soldiers have sacrificed their lives, and more than 25,000 have been wounded in service to our country. Army units and families across the globe are relocating in compliance with the Base Realignment and Closure Law, and we continue to transform our business practices. To remain strong in this dynamic environment, leaders must proactively maintain and develop resiliency programs and services to enable the Army community (Soldiers, Civilians, families and retirees) to maintain healthy relationships and happy lives. Our approach to supporting resiliency for the Army community is to enhance their ability to adapt to stress by supporting, maintaining, and developing programs and

other challenges faced by Army families. Other IMCOM garrisons are also focusing on resilience. Fort Bliss, Texas, has a Restoration and Resilience Center that offers a Warrior Resilience Program and a Family Resilience Program. Fort Jackson, S.C., is planning to open a Master Resilience Training School that will offer a 10-day Master Resilience Training Course to equip leaders to teach coping skills to unit members. At Fort Campbell, Ky., the Family Resiliency Council has teamed up with key organizations to be one of the first installations to publish an online resource guide to provide accurate and accessible information to Soldiers, families and civilians. The strain of multiple deployments and other stress factors may continue into the future. Therefore, I challenge leaders and personnel throughout the Army community to think of new ideas to enhance installation resiliency initiatives and to send your ideas to your installation leadership or me. I also challenge each of you to take advantage of existing programs and services on your installation and in your community to remain mentally, physically and spiritually fit. The Army community is the strength of our nation, and IMCOM garrisons are the Armys Home. Support and Defend.

Alcohol Awareness Month: Know the facts about beer

By Hilary Valdez
Army Community Services

Archaeologists have discovered fourthousand year old clay images of people brewing, storing, and drinking beer in ruined cities and forgotten tombs scattered throughout the ancient world. The Babylonians made sixteen kinds of beer, using black barley, wheat and honey. Beer was glorified in the Egyptian Book of the Dead, where it was referred to as the beer of truth and beer of eternity. Bavarian monks first brewed lager beer during the fourteenth century, but it could only be brewed during the winter months. In 1637, the legislature of the Massachusetts Bay Colony met to fix the price of beer: not more than one penny a quart. By law, beer in Colonial America had to be served in standard half-pint, pint or quart mugs. But, drinking beer has gotten a little bit out of control since colonial times. In 1840, a wave of German emigrants arrived in America bringing with them the recipes of bottom-fermenting lagers. Emigrants such as Frederick Pabst, Bernard Stroh, Joseph Schlitz, Adolph Coors, Henry Weinhard, Theodore Hamm and Eberhard Anheuser, got the beer barrels rolling. In 1892, the modern bottle cap was invented. Before this date most beer was consumed on draught. After the invention of the bottle cap, beer sales would never be the same again. In 1935, Krueger Brewing Company and the American Can Company introduced canned beer. Today

With nearly 2,000 breweries open in the United States, choosing to take charge of your alcohol habit is one of the most important decisions you will ever make.
American pale lager is produced at a rate of 180 million barrels per year. A few years ago, California residents consumed 20,659,122 barrels of beer. While doing the Texas-TwoStep, Texans consumed 18,111,647 barrels of beer. With nearly 2,000 breweries open in the United States, choosing to take charge of your alcohol habit is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Now with all this drinking going on, it leads up to two kinds of alcohol-related problems: health problems and impairment problems. Alcohol related impairment problems develop quickly, since alcohol is a nervous system depressant slowing down bodily functions. Impairment problems include impaired driving, violence, falls, and general injuries. Alcohol-related health problems develop over time. The new view of drinking is that alcoholism is a lifestyle-related health problem and it can be divided

into two categories: risks we can change and risks we cannot change. Lifestylerelated health problems are triggered by quantity-and-frequency choices, which are risks we can change. Everyday people make quantity-frequency choices about diet, exercise and drinking. Alcoholism is the best example of these health problems, and includes heart disease, liver disease, cancers, and other illnesses. Lets look at binge drinking. The ingestion of too much beer, wine or hard liquor, too quickly could lead to alcohol poisoning. When the bodys vital centers have been depressed enough by alcohol, unconsciousness or death can occur from acute intoxication. Because of differences in body chemistry, women can overdose after drinking lesser amounts than men. People who survive alcohol poisoning sometimes suffer irreversible brain damage. If the person is cold, clammy, pale, or have bluish skin, slow respiration, breaths of eight or less per minute, better call an ambulance pronto. Your unique body type or biology plus quantityfrequency choices, determine the risk for heart disease. Biology sets the level of risk, or the trigger level. High-risk quantity-frequency choices, interacting with biology, trigger heart disease. Psychological and social factors influence quantity-frequency choices. Everyone has some level of biological risk, or trigger level for developing lifestyle related health problems. This is a risk we cannot change and is true for heart disease, cancer and alcoholism.

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This publication, with a weekly circulation of 2,000, is printed by Pacific Stars and Stripes, Tokyo. All photos are U.S. Army photographs unless otherwise indicated. The newspaper uses military news services including American Forces Press Service and Army News Service. 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 Newspaper is distributed every Thursday. Submissions may be e-mailed to the deputy public affairs officer at christopher.i.bush@us.army.mil. The Torii 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.

Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Francis J. Wiercinski Garrison Commander: Col. Perry Helton Garrison Public Affairs Officer: Edward H. Roper Deputy Public Affairs Officer: Christopher Bush Editor: Dustin Perry Staff : Tetsuo Nakahara Okinawa Bureau: Lauren Hall

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is also offered from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday with a lunch purchase of $4.50 or more. Pre-paid bowling cards are also available. For more information, call 263-4780.

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

Strikeout Autism Event

Whats Happening Outside the Gate?

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CLEP and DANTES Testing

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

The Camp Zama Army Community Service will host a Strikeout Autism bowling event to honor the Month of the Military Child and Autism Awareness Month on Apr. 25 from 1:30 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 263-4572.

hisano.yamazaki.jp@yokota.af.mil

Earth Day Tokyo 2010 @ Yoyogi Park, Tokyo, April 17-18 Street Performance Festival Yokohama Dai-Dogei in Isezaki-cho Town, Yoshida-cho Town, Minato Mirai, April 17-18
Meiji Jingu Shrine Spring Grand Festival, Tokyo, Apr 29-May 3

NSPS Town Hall Meeting

New Parent Support Program

A USARPAC National Security Personnel System town hall meeting will be held on Apr. 20 at the Camp Zama Community Club from 1:30 4 p.m. All Department of the Army Civilians are required to attend. A Video Teleconference will be held for civilian employees at Kure and Okinawa from 9:00 11:30 a.m. on Apr. 20.

The New Parent Support Program, a division of the Family Advocacy Program, specializes in assisting and offering services to new and expecting parents. Play Morning, an interactive playgroup for parents and children up to age 6 is held 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the EDIS Building at Arnn Elementary School. and the same time every second, third and fourth Thursday at SHA CDC. Breast Feeding Support Groups are held on the first 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 information and supplies for new and expecting parents.They are available, along with electric breast pumps, for loan by contacting 263-2382.

Army Family Action Plan

AFAP is a year-round process. To submit and AFAP issue, log onto http://www.mwrjapan.jp.pac.army.mil and click on Submit an AFAP Community Idea/Concern. Issues can be submitted anonymously and will be sent directly to the AFAP program manager.

Alcohol Awareness Month

April is Alcohol Awareness Month. If you, or anyone you know, are struggling with an alcohol related problem, call 263-8059.

Apr 29, 1100-: Traditional Japanese Court Music and Dance Performances or Bugaku, May 2, 1145-: Traditional Japanese music and dance performances, May 2, 1545-: Musical ensemble performed by three different traditional Japanese music instruments , May 3, 1200:Japans oldest form of masked musical theater or Noh & classical Japanese comic theater or Kyogen, May 3, 1430:Music performed by traditional Japanese lute or Satsumabiwa

2010 Days of Remembrance Observance

Hawaii Festival Loco Moco Sunset Feel the Mana @ Odaiba Kaihin Park Seaside State, Tokyo, Apr 29

Free Bowling Thursdays

Zama Bowling Center is open for free bowling from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays to promote family time. Free bowling

Special Guest Speaker: MAJ(CH) PAUL PASSAMONTI Where:Community activity center, When:28 April 2, Time:1600-1700, Hosted by:STB, USARJ & I Corps Forward and HHC, USAG-J

Online tutoring

SCHOOL NEWS
at Arnn Elementary School. Families whose children will be 4 years old by Sept. 1 and meet 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 first child was born, child has a parent whose primary language is not English, child has a parent who has not graduated high school, child is in family headed by a single parent or dual military, child in a family with E-1 to E-4 or GS-1 to GS-4 or NSPS pay band 1 or NAF-1 or NAF-2 equivalents take first priority. (E-5 to E-6 or GS 5 to GS 6 or NAF 3-4 take second priority, E-7 to E-9 or GS-7 to GS-9 or NAF 3-4 rank equivalents take third priority). For more information, call the school at 267-6602.

Round-the-clock professional tutors who can assist with homework, studying, test preparation, rsum writing and more are available at tutor.com for children of servicemembers and eligible Department of Defense civilians assigned here. Activeduty 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 about eligibility requirements, visit the Web site and click on Tutor.com for the Military.

Zama American Middle School: 263-4040

Zama Child Development Center:263-8081 SHA Child Development Center: 267-6153

april 16: Parents Night Out, 5 to 11:30 p.m. april 19: Parent Volunteer Day . SaS oPen reCreation ProGram: Parents! Are you looking for programs that your school-aged children can participate in? Children! Are you looking for things that will keep you active and busy outside of the house? If so, then the Open Recreation Program events are for you! 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. 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.

Zama american middle School Parent teacher organization (ZMS PTO) is accepting membership applications for the current 2009-2010 school year and the upcoming 20102011 school year. Parents and teachers of current seventh- and eighth-grade students at Zama Middle School, as well as parents of current sixth-grade students (future ZMS students) are encouraged to join and support the ZMS PTO. Please contact the ZMS PTO at: zmspto@gmail.com

Zama American High School: 263-3181

nFl Players sponsor test prep costs: National Football League players are sponsoring the cost of $199 SAT and ACT prep software for all military families. The sponsorship waves the $199 retail cost of the software and military members only pay the shipping and handling costs. For more information, go to: www.militaryhomefront. dod.mil/NFLdonation.

Child, Youth and School Services: 263-4500

John O. Arnn Elementary: 267-6602

Visit the Web at www.arnn-es.pac.dodea.edu for information pertaining to John O. Arnn Elementary. Sure Start:Sure Start applications for the 2010-2011 school year are now available

u-turn Program: A new program starting today aims to help the Camp Zama communitys youth succeed academically. The U-turn program is designed for youths to get peer tutoring; get help with college preparation and career exploration; scholarships and financial aid application assistance; and staff and volunteer support. A bus back to SHA and Atsugi will be provided every night at 8 p.m. The U-turn program will be available at the Camp Zama Youth Center every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6 8 p.m. For more information, call 263-4500.

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Team Troy photographers preserve ZAHS history

One Frame at a Time

By dustin Perry
Torii Editor

For the last four years, the photographic record of Zama American High School has been largely maintained by a staff of its own students who consistently capture compelling images of everything from athletics to campus life. Collectively known as Team Troy, the photographers work under the guidance and instruction of Richard Rodgers, the ZAHS yearbook adviser. Their work has previously been published in print and online in news publications such as the Torii and Stars and Stripes. They constantly amaze me, said Rodgers of his teenage crew. While I watch them taking their photos, I think to myself sometimes they shouldnt be doing that, but then when I see the end result, it can be staggering. It makes me think a little bit more out of the box in terms of my own techniques. Upon his arrival to ZAHS seven years ago, Rodgers said he was surprised at the lack of historical documentation that was available on the school. There was little information to be found on former students, athletic records, or the campus itself, which opened in 1959. He later lobbied for and was given cameras, editing software and other equipment, and began teaching his student-led yearbook staff how to effectively use it. I think the biggest key is to teach them not only the fundamentals, but put the absolute best equipment in their hands that I can get a hold of, said Rodgers. When I give them the basic technical information they have to have and show them how to adjust for the event theyre shooting, they come out with some spectacular shots. Team Troy is currently comprised of seven students: sophomore Justin Hartmann; juniors Lewis Hahn, Nick Jorgenson, Dominic Labrador and Regina Thorp; and seniors Heather Coe and Anastasia Rodgers, the instructors daughter. The photos produced by Team Troy, particularly their coverage of ZAHS sporting events, are crisp and dynamic images that succeed in preserving the accomplishments of athletes across the Pacific. Their superb

Regina Thorp, a junior at Zama American High School and a first-year member of Team Troy (see rest below), takes photos during a track meet held at the school.

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coverage of the girls 2009 Far East Basketball Tournament, held here in February, spanned a full week of games and resulted in the defining images from the event. Its pretty surreal, the fact that you can capture a moment, look back on it, and realize that this actually happened and there is a whole story behind just one photo, said Dominic. Aside from Anastasia, the senior photographer, the rest are all first-year members of the team, but their images have been regularly praised by the professionals who solicit them. At the outset, I was very surprised at the quality of photo taken by the students not so much anymore, said Dave Ornauer,

an Okinawa-based sports reporter for the Pacific edition of Stars and Stripes, in an email interview. [Now] Ive come to expect such work. And not only are the students photographic skills improving, [but] their resourcefulness is a marvel to watch. Rodgers regularly submits his students photos to Ornauer for use on the reporters Pacific Sports Blog. A shot taken in 2008 by Rodgers during a track meet was the first of Team Troys to be published, followed later by a photo from a baseball game by student Yumi Yamsuan that ran on the front page. Rodgers says he now relegates practically all photographic duties to his students in an effort to see their work recognized. As a teacher, my job isnt to steal the

thunder from the kids; its to give them the opportunity to push themselves forward, said Rodgers. I still take photographs sometimes, and when I do, I feel guilty about it because I think, There should be a kid behind this camera instead of me. To date, online galleries of more than 1,600 photos taken by members of Team Troy have been viewed nearly 80,000 times. Having good, quality, enthusiastic assistance from the photographers for events he is not able to personally attend has been an invaluable asset to Ornauer, he said. Its win-win, all the way around, said Ornauer. If I hogged all the photo assignments, Id be giving Stripes one photographer; by delegating photo opportunities to Zama students as well as other schools, I give Stripes many photographers. The members of Team Troy have similar ideas about what makes a good photograph, and express a shared viewpoint as to what they hope their photos elicit from those who see them. I hope the people who look at my photos have an appreciation for whatever Im taking a picture of, says Regina. Especially the people who are in the pictures that you take making them feel happy that somebody documented that part of the game, adds Heather. Theres a feeling you get if you take a picture of someone and its in the paper and everyone sees it; I dont know how to describe it, says Lewis. The main qualities Rodgers looks for in his student photographers are the desire to learn, and the drive to continually improve their abilities, he said. Theyve got to want it, said Rodgers. Theyve got to have that enthusiasm. They have to be willing to come in here at night after a game, when everybody else is going home, and edit these photos and make deadlines. The proof is in the pudding when you look at the pictures that are being published, he added. They are definitely doing what they ought to be doing. When asked why he thinks photography was such a powerful medium, Dominic responds with a quick answer that summarizes the philosophy of Team Troy: Isnt a picture a thousand words?

Heather Coe

Lewis Hahn

Justin Hartmann

Nick Jorgenson

Dominic Labrador

Anastasia Rodgers

Regina Thorp

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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 nonworkplace 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_/. substitute teachers: Zama American High/ Middle School are currently accepting applications for substitute teachers. U.S. citizenship and a high school diploma or GED are required. For more information or any questions, please call 263-4005. Physical Therapist, intermittent (240 hours): Provides physical therapy service in the areas of physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunctions in patients ranging from adolescence to the very elderly. Must have license to practice physical therapy in the U.S. This is a contract positions open to SOFA status applicants. Resumes may be sent to Yoshiyasu. Aoki@us.army.mil. ALL applicants shall register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov. Physical Therapist, intermittent (240 hours): Provides physical therapy service in the areas of physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunctions in patients ranging from adolescence to the very elderly. Must have license to practice physical therapy in the U.S. This is a contract positions open to SOFA status applicants. Resumes may be sent to Yoshiyasu. Aoki@us.army.mil. ALL applicants shall register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov. instructor/facilitator: Camp Zama Education Center is looking for a Instructor/Facilitator to conduct daytime Online Academic Skills Course formerly called FAST. Bachelors Degree and Teaching License/Certificate preferred.Will be paid for 240 classroom hours per year. Call 263-5055 for more information. instructor/facilitator: Torii Station Education Center is looking for a Instructor/Facilitator to conduct daytime Online Academic Skills Course formerly called FAST. Bachelors Degree and Teaching License/Certificate preferred.Will be paid for classroom hours taught per year.Call 263-5055 for more information.

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For sale
satellite dish: With Sony box and Sky TV card, $75. With TV and all cables, $100. Call 046407-7232 or evenings 263-8349. (3)

Others
ZaCsas 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 Saturdays 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. The Women, infant, and Children, (WIC) overseas program at Camp Zama offers valuable nutritional information and food subsidizes. For more information, call 263-8960. JaPaNese sPoUse ClUB: Would you like to socialize with other Japanese spouses, learn more about being a military spouse, share your experiences and support with others? If so, please call Meg at 263-8327 or e-mail jsczama@gmail. com for more information. fUReai, Japanese Personnel Newsletter is issued and distributed electronically. This newsletter is for MLC/MC/IHA personnel and US personnel who have Japanese subordinate employees. It is available at https://intranet. zama.army.mil/?linkid=fureai. Table Top Miniatures: Do you play Warhammer 40K or Fantasy? Other miniature games? Well contact me and lets roll some dice! Please email James @ ngolmo@gmail.com Rising Sun Lodge 151, F&AM. Stated Meeting 1st Thursday of every month at the Masonic Bldg, Sagami Depot. For more information contact: rsl151@gmail.com; website: risingsunlodge151. com; or call Dave 080-3467-7881. Housekeeping services: need someone to come into my home and do some special and specific spring cleaning assignments. Pay is negotiable and tips to established services are welcome. Call 263-7352 and leave a detailed message or e-mail armysunshine@hotmail.com.

Wanted
english teachers: A small off-post home school(about 200 students) near Sagami Depot. First time teachers welcome! Classes available Mon. Thu. 1pm to 9pm (No weekends or Fridays!) Call for details. Derek Partington English School, home 042-756-4483; cell 090-3082-4439 or E-mail: partngtn@jcom. home.ne.jp Part-time english teacher: Pay is 16,000 to work four times per month. Two Mondays from 4 6:10 p.m., one Tuesday from 9 10 p.m. and one Friday from 7 8 p.m. Located 15 minutes driving distance from SHA in Minami-Rinkan area. For more information, E-mail Kaz at superkids-csc1190@nifty.com. Officials: Officials for all intramural sports (flag-football, softball, basketball, & volleyball), aerobic & yoga instructors, fitness trainers and massage therapists. For more information, call 263-4664 / 7980. sports photos: The Torii Newspaper wants to publish your action sports photos for sports of all ages, all seasons. To showcase your team or your childs team, e-mail your digital action sports photos less than two weeks old (with captions) in .jpg format of 3mb or more to tetsuo. nakahara4@us.army.mil. esl teacher: Seeking ESL teachers for two conversational group classes. One requires travel to Tama and is very accessible by car. Meeting times are the 1st and 3rd Sat. from 10:30 a.m. noon for one class and Sat. from 3 to 4 p.m. for the second. Pay is 7,500 and 3,000 per hour respectively. Call 090-549-6725 or e-mail shantee12@yahoo.com. instructor: Arts and Crafts Center seeks instructors to teach sewing, water color painting, washi paper craft and/or acrylic paint arts. Also looking for contracted framer who has at least three years experience in framing production. For more information, call Nodera-san at 2634412. instructor: If you interested to teach Hula, Jazz, Piano, Drum classes please contact Community Activity Center at 263-8892 or 3939

Jobs
Appropriated Fund (APF) and Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) job announcements and application instructions are available at http://cpol.army.mil. For questions regarding APF vacancies, please call 263-3608. NAF MWR job announcements and required forms are also available at http:// www.usarj.army.mil/information/zama/employ. htm. For questions regarding NAF vacancies, please call 263-5800. Non-appropriated fund Pacific Stars & Stripes job announcements are available online at http://cpol.army.mil. For more information, call the Job Information Center at 229-3163. Japanese national position vacancies are posted in the Microsoft Exchange public e-mail folders and on the Internet at www.usarj.army.mil/ scripts/jn/cpo/index.asp. Application forms are available on the same site. Selection status can also be checked. For more information, call 263-3325. Child and Youth Program assistant (level 2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT, $9.58 - $17.09, Closes: Open Continuous Cook (CYs), NA-04, Flex, $10.01, Closes: Open Continuous Recreation assistant (lifeguard/Pool operator), RD, NF-02, $9.26, Closes: Open Continuous Recreation assistant (lifeguard), RD, Flex, NF-02, $9.29, Closes: Open Continuous food service Worker (Bowling), BD, Flex, NA-02, $8.77, Closes: Open Continuous operation assistant (Community Club), BD, Flex, NF-1101-01, $9.00, Closes: Open Continuous lead Child and Youth Program assistant (CYs), CY-02, $13.14 - $17.09, Closes: Open until filled Child and Youth Program assistant (summer) (CYs), CY-01, $9.58 - $17.09, Closes: June 1, 2010 Recreation assistant (outdoor), RD, RFT, NF-02, $9.30, Closes: April 20, 2010

Vehicles for sale

99 subaru forrester: Black, AWD, clean, well maintained, low mileage, fun to drive. 1+ yr on JCI. Selling b/c spouse PCSd. $3,800. Call/ email Andrew at 08033368305 or andrewmooreusma@gmail.com (5) 98 Toyota Prado TX 4Wd: Excellent condition, White, Power everything, CD/Stereo, seats 8, 75K. JCI until May 2011. $7,500 or best offer. Call 090-3450-8792, email cgcaptgood@yahoo. com (2)

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

Movie sCHedUle
saGaMiHaRa
http://www.aafes.com/ems/pac/zama.htm
267-6111

aTsUGi Cinema 77
264-3789

https://www.atsugi.navy.mil/ATSUGI/Mwr/index.html
friday 7 p.m..................................Date Night (PG-13) 88 minutes 9:30 p.m..............................Shutter Island (R) 138 minutes saturday 4:30 p.m...........................The Last Song (PG) 107 minutes 7 p.m..................................Date Night (PG-13) 88 minutes 9:30 p.m......................................Cop Out (R) 107 minutes sunday 2:30 p.m....................Percy Jackson and the Olympians (PG) 118 minutes 5:30 p.m.............................Date Night (PG-13) 88 minutes 8 p.m..................................Shutter Island (R) 138 minutes

Other local positions

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.

friday 6:30 p.m...............Clash of the Titans 9 p.m.........................From Paris with saturday 6:30 p.m...............Clash of the Titans 9 p.m.........................Valentines Day sunday 3:30 p.m...............Clash of the Titans 6:30 p.m...............Clash of the Titans

(PG-13) 118 minutes Love (R) 92 minutes (PG-13) 118 minutes (PG-13) 125 minutes (PG-13) 118 minutes (PG-13) 118 minutes

For your TV schedule, visit www.myafn.net

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Your Weekly Dose

Access to care 24/7
For emergencies on post, dial 911 or 046407-2911; off post, dial 119 (Say kyukyu). In a remote location, the International SOS Alarm Center number is 001-65-6338-9277 for TRICARE Prime (a collect call). For Military OneSource when on post, dial 145; off post, dial 046-407-2145. The numbers to reach the MEDDAC-J front desk or a translator are 2634127 or 046-407-4127. The Central Appointment number is 263-4175, and cancellations can be made 24 hours a day. Online appointments can be made by visiting www.tricareonline.com

Suicide Prevention

The USARJ Community has 24/7 access to assistance for suicide prevention by dialing 911 for immediate on-site assistance for those who may hurt themself or someone else, call 263-4127 for medical, behavioral or chaplain advice, or 145 for direct access to Military OneSource. Military OneSource representatives will provide support through advice and counseling to the population previously listed. These services are also available for our USARJ community members in Okinawa.

Cosmetic surgery

Modified match

Photo by Dustin Perry

A group of men play a game of mini soccer Tuesday evening on the field behind Yano Fitness Center here. The modified version of the sport involves removing the goalkeeper from either side; players must instead kick the ball between two pylons. The men said they devised the game because they didnt have enough players for a full 11-on-11 match.

Fitness Files
By Jane Kupkowski
Camp Zama Fitness Coordinator

Whether you travel for business or pleasure, being on the road usually leads to one thing: weight gain. From missed workouts to large restaurant meals, travel days often become high-calorie days. Next time you go on the road, keep the following tips in mind and you can come home leaner than when you left. Tip No. 1: stick with circuits When you find yourself in a poorly equipped hotel exercise room, make the best of it. You are not going to be able to get in a normal workout like you would at your local health club or recreation center, so you will have to make do with the available equipment. A great way of doing this is to work out in a circuit. Most hotel exercise rooms will have at least one piece of equipment for each body part, and they are usually as empty as a ghost town, so a circuit will work well. Do one set on each body part, and then hop on a bike or treadmill for 10 minutes. Repeat this two more times, and you will find yourself able to achieve an effective workout. Tip No. 2: Burn calories every day If your travels keep you too busy for a workout, or if your hotel does not have an exercise room, make a conscious effort to burn calories every day. There are many

different ways to fit some calorie-burning into your day. Go on a brisk walk after your days activities. This is a great way to see a new city, and also a great way to burn off the dinner you just ate. Take the stairs instead of the elevator in your hotel and any other buildings you visit. Go on a short jog in the mornings or evenings during your stay. If your hotel has a pool, swim a few laps each morning or evening. Tip No. 3: Watch portion sizes Eating out is a must when traveling. Whether you are visiting five-star restaurants or fast-food diners, you are faced with the same problem: large portions. When you order your meal, ask the waiter or waitress to bring you a to-go box with your meal. This way, you can take half of the meal and place it in the box before you even begin to eat. You will have no choice but to eat a healthy portion, and you have your next meal taken care of. If you would rather not carry around a to-go box, ask that your entree be made into a smaller portion. If it is dinnertime, ask for a lunch-sized entree. Tip No. 4: avoid fried foods While fast-food restaurants are definitely convenient because of their low prices and quick service, this convenience is not worth the inevitable

weight gain brought on by the high-calorie and high-fat foods they often serve. While traveling you will likely burn less calories each day than you would normally burn at home, and you are consuming more calories due to your schedule of eating out. A gram of fat contains nine calories compared to the four calories proteins and carbohydrates carry, so you can see that consuming fried foods will drastically increase your caloric intake. Tip No. 5: Body-weight routine If your hotel doesnt have an exercise room and you still want to get in a regular workout, try this body-weight routine from the comfort of your room: - 20 seconds of jumping jacks - 10 push-ups - 20 seconds of jumping jacks - 10 pushups - 20 seconds of jumping jacks - 60 seconds of bicycle crunches - 20 seconds of jumping jacks - 30 seconds of plank holds Repeat circuits like this for up to 10 to 20 minutes for your morning workout. For more information on travel workouts and ideas, call 263-5656. Tip No. 6: overcoming jet lag When leaving one time zone for another, a persons body retains a core temperature relative to the original time zone. The body is not in sync with the sunset and sunrise times of that persons destination, which is outside of his or her originating time zone. The best thing to do the moment after stepping off the plane is to take a brisk walk, stretch, get some exposure to the sun, or get some exercise.

Cosmetic surgery that is not medically necessary is a chargeable procedure to active-duty servicemembers even if performed in a military treatment facility since it is not covered by TRICARE. Convalescent leave is granted if performed in an MTF. Cosmetic surgery not medically necessary performed in a civilian MTF is a chargeable procedure in terms of both money and time (annual leave). Advise leaders to consult with the MTF before approving cosmetic surgery requests, as documented counseling should occur as well.

Contact lens fitting

Initial contact lens fitting is not provided in a military treatment facility since it is not a TRICARE benefit. However, an MTF will usually assist with renewal fitting as long as the servicemember has the contact lens with them and their current prescription.

Sports Briefs
Yano Pool reopens
All aquatic services at Yano Fitness Center including the swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room reopened March 25 after having been closed for three months due to annual maintenance. The pool is open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 263-3954.

Ultimate Frisbee Tournament

An Ultimate Frisbee tournament is scheduled to be held April 24 at 10 a.m. at Mess Hall Field. Units may enter one seven-person team. The event is open to all military personnel in Camp Zama, Sagami Depot, and Sagamihara Housing Area, DoD civilians, family members 18 years of age or older and not in high school, JGSDF members, and MLC employees directly assigned to a unit. The registration deadline is April 21 at 9 p.m. at Yano Fitness Center issue. There is no fee for this tournament. For more information, call 263-4664 or 263-7980.

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Amazing Giant Kite Festival

Story and Photos by Tetsuo Nakahara

Torii Staff

When Mary Poppins sang, Lets go fly a kite, it is unlikely she envisioned a 13-meter-tall amalgam of bamboo, paper and rope like the one that will be flown during the annual giant kite festival, scheduled to be held May 4 and 5 at Sagami River in Zama City. The thriving culture of kites in Zama City has been well known since residents began flying them here about 200 years ago. The tradition began as a way for people to celebrate Tango no Sekku, or Childrens Day, on May 5. On Childrens Day, Japanese families with one or more sons in their household celebrate with various traditions, such as flying koinobori (carp streamers) and displaying decorative samurai helmets and armor. The size of the kite was about 12 square meters when the tradition first began. Each family made their own and flew them throughout the city. The kites grew bigger in size each year when, in the 1960s, Zama City officials decided to hold a festival at Sagami River since the space for flying kites had become limited due to increased development in the city. Now, the giant kite festival is known as one of the top 50 events in Kanagawa and is maintained by the Zama Big Kite Preservation Association.

Every year, a giant kite is designed and carefully hand-crafted with bamboo and Japanese washi paper by members of the ZBKPA. It takes more than two month to prepare. This year, they are building a kite that measures 169 square meters and is tethered by a 200-meter-long rope that weighs almost one ton. Every year, a word to be written on the kite is chosen from entries submitted by citizens of Zama. This year, the selected word is Kunpu, which means spring breeze. On the day of the festival, more than 100 people pull the huge rope attached to the kite, making it soar in the air. More than 100,000 spectators regularly come to Sagami River to witness the spectacle. The festival also features a childrens sumo performance and a taiko drum performance. Optimal wind conditions are extremely critical when flying the kite. The most appropriate wind speed is between 8 and 10 meters per second from the south, said Masashi Shikano, president of the ZBPKA. I have sees more Americans attending the event recently, said Shikano. Im happy to see them interested in what were doing. I hope they have good time with watching the giant Japanese kite at the festival. After the festival, the kite is burned during a ceremony known as Otakiage, during which the ZBKPA members pray for good health during the remainder of the year.