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YOKOHAMA NORTH DOCK, Japan Naoki Fujimoto, right, a firefighter assigned to the Yokohama North Dock Fire Department, rescues Chief Warrant Officer 2 David Swisher, a UH-60 Black Hawk pilot assigned to U.S. Army Aviation Detachment Japan, during a pre-accident crash drill held June 15 at Yokohama North Dock.

Pre-accident crash drill strengthens emergency teamwork at North Dock

By Tetsuo Nakahara
Torii Staff

YOKOHAMA NORTH DOCK, Japan U.S. Army Aviation Detachment Japan personnel and firefighters at Yokohama North Dock linked up to cooperatively conduct a pre-accident crash drill here on June 15. The training revolved around a mock scenario in which the engine of an aircraft caught on fire in mid-flight. A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with three aviation air crews departed Camp Zamas Kastner Army Airfield and made an emergency landing at North Dock during the simulated emergency.

As soon as the aircraft landed in North Dock, firefighters arrived at the site. They immediately began working to extinguish the blaze and initiate rescue procedures for the crewmembers. The training was good, said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Joey Mattos, a UH-60 pilot. For us, immediately shutting down the aircraft and ensuring everybody is able to get out and help other crewmembers is very important for emergency situations. It is important to conduct this training because we fly around the Kanto Plain doing several missions. Its good for us and the fire department to work together, so if an emergency actually does happen, everybody has familiarization with whats going on.

The firefighters at North Dock are great, [and] there was no real language barrier. Seven members of the North Dock Fire Department conducted casualty first-aid at the site. They also received a briefing from the aviation Soldiers on the aircraft they use. One of the keys to rescuing people is that we always have to ensure the safety of rescuer when we do any procedure, said Kengo Oya, a crew captain at the NDFD. And then we promptly ensure the passengers or air crews safety. Speed, security and accuracy are the keys to rescue, and we train hard to maintain teamwork. The aviation unit conducts pre-accident crash drills quarterly. The June 15 iteration

of the training was the first to be held outside of Camp Zama. The units goal is to conduct pre-accident drills at the many different areas throughout Japan they support, said Chief Warrant Officer 4 David Draper, an instructor pilot for the unit. The firefighters in North Dock are very well-trained, and it was great to see them in action from our perspective, said Draper. Its only makes fair to allow everybody to get quality training as well as exercise capabilities to figure out if there is anything we can do to make it better. Its a twofold process; it gives air crews experience with what could actually happen in any emergency situation, and it gives knowledge to the first responders so they can react.

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Zama Briefs
Cooling season to begin
The Directorate of Public Works is preparing air-conditioning systems for the upcoming cooling season. This requires temporarily shutting off both heating and cooling capabilities in most buildings in an effort to reduce energy consumption. Daytime cooling will begin when the five-day indoor air heat index reaches 76 degrees or higher and end when it reaches 78 degrees or less between the hours of 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. Nighttime cooling will begin when the five-day outside air heat index reaches 74 degrees or higher and end when it goes below that temperature between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. The cooling-season temperature for occupied working and living spaces will be maintained in the range 72 to 76 degrees. During unoccupied periods, temperatures will be maintained in the range 80 to 90 degrees. Exceptions will be granted if DoD standards require otherwise. The use of personal cooling or heating devices requires a supervisors written approval and can only be used when the area is occupied. Due to the electrical energy deficit faced by Japan and U.S. Forces Japan installations, additional energy-conservation measures may be adopted in order to meet peak energy demand reductions during the summer months of June through September. Call 263-4613 or 263-4274 for more information.

58th Signal prepares for new mission

Inauguration ceremony held for Guam Regional Hub Node
By Kirk Broussard
58th Signal Battalion

You Made the Grade

NAVAL COMPUTER AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS STATION, Guam An inauguration ceremony held this week marked the celebration of initial training for the Soldiers who will be operating the Pacifics new Guam Regional Hub Node. New Equipment Training began June 6 and will continue throughout the summer, culminating in a Capstone Exercise this fall just before the system goes operational. The ceremony began with opening remarks from Lt. Col. William Deagan, commander of the 58th Signal Battalion at Fort Buckner, Okinawa. His remarks were followed by the Project Manager Warfighter Information Network-Tactical lead, Lt. Col. Raymond Compton. The RHN is a game-changer and will allow us to rapidly deliver critical network capability and services to expeditionary warfighters and command posts, said the events guest speaker, Col. Dana Tankins, commander of the 516th Signal Brigade. We will be able to provide The Network with little or no notice. The Guam RHN is a fixed platform consisting of two Ka-band and one Ku-band antennas, and will be critical to providing deploying warfighters with immediate access to services required to execute operations. One of the primary roles of an RHN is to extend the Global Information Grid

NAVAL COMPUTER AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS STATION, Guam Lt. Col. William Deagan, commander of the 58th Signal Battalion, gives opening remarks during the inauguration ceremony for the new Guam Regional Hub Node.

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to deployed tactical organizations. The system will provide voice, data and video services that directly support warfighters with command-capabilities access to the Pacific Land WarNet. It will provide primary services, including the Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network, the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network, and the Defense Switched Network. The Guam RHN will be located on Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station,

Guam. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Steven Rojas will lead a staff of 22 Soldiers to run the facility. Key leaders at U.S. Naval Base Guam and Andersen Air Force Base said they are ready to support the new RHN team. This arrangement is critical to giving deploying warfighters immediate access to the services required to execute an operation. The RHN mission will also include supporting responses to natural disasters in the Pacific region.

Now in its 10th consecutive year, the You Made the Grade program recognizes Camp Zama students who achieve a B average or better with a benefits-filled booklet. Exclusive offers include a free Burger King kids meal or a Subway sixinch combo, video rental and $2 off any new release DVD at the Power Zone, to name a few. Students who make the grade also can register for a drawing to win a savings bond worth up to $5,000. To receive the You Made the Grade booklet, students simply present a valid military ID card and proof of an overall B or better average to the Camp Zama Exchange. Students may receive one coupon package for every qualifying report card, but may enter the savings bond drawing only once per calendar year. Camp Zama families can contact the Exchange at 263-5585 for more information.

Gates discusses way forward in Afghanistan

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

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. USAG-J Camp Zama Sexual Assault Hotline: 882# or 090-9395-8909 (24/7 response). USAG-J Torii Station: 090-6861-8042. Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program website: http://www.sexualassault. army.mil.

WASHINGTON The Taliban must know they are beaten before they reconcile in any meaningful way, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said on CNNs State of the Union program Sunday. Gates told Candy Crowley that U.S. and coalition diplomats have been carrying out preliminary negotiations with the Taliban for a couple of weeks. My own view is that real reconciliation talks are not likely to make any substantive headway until at least this winter, Gates said. I think the Taliban have to feel themselves under military pressure and begin to believe they cant win, before they are willing to have a serious conversation. American, Afghan and coalition troops have made significant gains over the past 18 months, the secretary said. Coalition and Afghan troops have booted the Taliban from Kandahar and Helmand provinces traditionally the stronghold of the group. The Taliban will have to meet the conditions for reconciliation including totally disavowing al-Qaida and supporting the Afghan constitution, the secretary said. The Afghan troop draw down will be announced shortly, but everything will be conditions-based and even with a draw down there will be a significant number of American troops remaining in country, he said. President Obama has added 65,000 troops to Afghanistan since he took office. The pace and the scope would be based on the conditions on the ground. We will essentially present the president with options and with the different levels of risk associated with those options and he will decide, he said. The secretary sees the conflict in Afghanistan ending the same way it has in Iraq with us playing a key role for some period

What you will see between now and the end of 2014 is the transition of the rest of [Afghanistan] over a period of time.
Robert M. Gates Secretary of Defense

of time, building up the local security forces, degrading the capability of the Taliban to the point where the Afghan forces can take care of them, and then transitioning the responsibility to the Afghans, he said. The transition has already begun with a quarter of the Afghan people, including the capital region Kabul, live under Afghan security leadership. What you will see between now and the end of 2014 is the transition of the rest of the country over a period of time, he said. As the Afghan forces get better, we can pull back into the training and partnering role and more into counterterrorism. The American people are war weary, but they must understand that the commitment has been limited over the years, the secretary said. The U.S. had a very limited commitment in Afghanistan until well into 2008, he said. We didnt have the resources in place until summer 2010. I understand that everybody is war weary. But the reality is we won the first Afghan War in 2001-2002, he continued. We were diverted by Iraq and we virtually ignored Afghanistan for a number of years. I understand we have been at war for 10 years, but we have not been at full-scale war in Afghanistan except since last summer.

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McCallion assumes command

Photo by Chip Steitz

TORII STATION, Japan Lt. Col. Joseph McCallion Jr., far left, assumed command of 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery (Patriot), in Okinawa from Lt. Col. Janell E. Eickhoff, second from left, during a ceremony held here June 15. McCallion, a native of New Jersey, most recently served as the deputy commanding officer of the 357th Air and Missile Defense Detachment in Kaiserslautern, Germany. McCallion said he looks forward to meeting and working with the host citizens of Okinawa to improve community outreach programs and activities, and to continue building a strong and mutually beneficial bilateral relationship with Japan.

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from noon to 6 p.m. during normal work and school hours. The energy use during this period can be reduced by load shedding, thereby reducing the demand at the time the Garrison needs it the most. 9. Use laptop computers (preferably on battery power when possible). They consume 90 percent less energy than standard computers. 10. If possible, do not make photocopies or print documents, and conduct all business electronically. Use e-mail instead of sending memorandums and faxing documents. 11. Limit the use of your vehicle. If vehicles will be used, implement carpooling and plan your trips accordingly. Use the public mass transportation system when available.

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UpcomingOngoing Events
Vacation Bible School
The Son Rock Kids Camp Vacation Bible School, coordinated by the U.S. Army Garrison Japan Chapel, is scheduled to be held 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 8 through 12 at the Camp Zama Religious Education Center. Those eligible to attend are children from pre-kindergarten to fifth-grade age, and parents of pre-kindergarten-age children will be required to volunteer during the camp. Registration for the camp will begin July 4. Sign-up forms can be picked up and dropped off at the Camp Zama Community Club, the Sagamihara Housing Area and Atsugi Chapels, commissaries, the Camp Zama Library, or Camp Zama lodging facilities. Call James Corneliussen at 263-4689 or email james.corneliussen@us.army.mil for more information. Due to the current state of emergency and the limited electrical power generation capability across Japan, the following measures will be implemented immediately: 1. Turn off all unnecessary lights, especially in office spaces, classrooms and conference rooms, and turn down all remaining individual lighting levels where possible. 2. Turn off Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems. If shutdown is not possible during this heating season, turn thermostats down to 68 degrees or below. Reduce settings to 55 degrees at the end of the day. 3. Turn off all appliances when not in use. 4. Maximize use of natural ventilation where feasible and dress appropriately to maximize individual comfort. 5. Clean or replace your air-conditioner filters. 6. Maximize use of day-lighting in work areas an classrooms (use of sunlight in lieu of conventional power). 7. Set computers, monitors, printers, copiers, and other business equipment to their energy-saving modes, and turn them off if not in use and at the end of the day or as instructed by the 78th Signal Battalion. 8. Minimize energy usage during peak demand hours from 5 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. The major peaks occur

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Ground Cherry Fair or Hohzuki-Ichi @ Atago Jinja Shrine, Tokyo, June 23-24

Foreign Born Spouse Support Group

Energy-saving notice

Whether your question concerns immigration and naturalization, 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.

It is said in Japan that people visiting Atago Jinja Shrine during this festival will take home 1,000 days worth of good luck. It is also said that the roots of the ground cherry, or hohzuki, have a medical effect. Nowadays, Japanese enjoy it as a decoration when the fruit turns a bright orange-red color, because red is believed to protect against evil.

Ground Cherry Fair or Hohzuki-Ichi @ Atago Jinja Shrine, Tokyo, June 23-24

Training DVDs available

Shoulder to Shoulder: I Will Never Quit on Life is a 16minute documentary video that features Soldiers who received help for personal distress or who assisted a fellow Soldier. These stories help reduce the stigma associated with personal distress, and inspire individuals to get the help they need. For Department of the Army civilians, the video is followed by a five-minute video module designed specifically for them. It features individuals who are committed to the well-being of the entire Army family or who found assistance and support within the Army. The Home Front is a unique tool for education in the areas of suicide-risk awareness, suicide prevention and the promotion of a positive behavioral health lifestyle. Also available are suicide awareness pamphlet guides. For copies of these materials, visit the Training Support Center located at Bldg. 102, Room 207.

Its said in Japan that people visiting Atago Jinja Shrine during this festival will take home 1000 days worth of good luck. Its also said that the roots of ground cherry or hoh.zuki have a medical effect. Nowadays, Japanese enjoy it as a decoration when the fruit turns a bright orange-red color, because red is believed to protect against evil.

One of the Biggest Japanese Cartoon Exhibitions, Next Generation World Hobby Fair @ Makuhari Messe (Admission free), July 2 Kurihama Perry Fireworks Festival @ Kurihama Kaigan Beach, Yokosuka City (7 to 8:10 p.m.), July 9 Tokyo African Culture Festival @ Hibiya Park, Tokyo, July 9-10
*Some events may be cancelled or postponed at the last moment.

SCHOOL NEWS
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. Please hand-carry the following documents at time of registration: Orders of sponsor (orders must have the child or childrens names on the orders), updated copy of childs immunization records; students passport or birth certificate, letter of employment (civilians only), updated contact information, parents identification card, and previous school records, if applicable. new student orientation: Arnn Elementary School will be hosting its annual New Student Orientation beginning at 3 p.m. Aug. 18 in the schools cafeteria. The orientation is designed for students attending Arnn for the first time to come and learn about the educational programs and receive a tour of the school.

John O. Arnn Elementary: 267-6602

arnn summer hours: Monday through July 29: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily; closed from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch Closed: July 4 Aug. 1 through 5: 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open during lunch hours Aug. 8 through 12: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open during lunch hours Aug. 15 ~: 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (normal office hours) Those who are new to the community or have a kindergarten student to register for the upcoming school year, can visit the Arnn campus or call 267-6602 for more information. Student registration: The school registration process continues at Arnn for newly arrived families and for those who have kindergarten-aged children. minimum age requirements Sure Start: Child must be 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2011 Kindergarten: Child must be 5 years old by Sept. 1. First grade: Child must be 6 years old by Sept. 1 (non-transferring students) 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.

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

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

u-turn Program: This program is designed for youths to turn themselves around and get the help they need to graduate from high school and move on to higher education. Its up to U to turn yourself around. Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays nights form study groups; work together with your classmates; get help from staff and other volunteers; tutor classmates; get S.A.T. tutoring / practice tests; use this time to work on scholarships and other financial aid applications.

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TORII STATION SCUBA LOCKER RE-OPENS

The Scuba Locker on Torii Station, which re-opened Friday after a nearly nine-month renovation period, offers a wide selection of surfboards for sale and rent.
Photos by Lauren Hall

By lauren Hall

Torii Station Public Affairs

TORII STATION, Okinawa Okinawa divers breathed a huge sigh of relief when the doors of the Scuba Locker on Torii Station re-opened for business Friday following extensive renovations and improvements that took nearly nine months to complete. Jeff Strader from Kadena Air Base and his wife, Bobbi Jo, were among the first customers to patronize the new facility.

We came in today to purchase specialized tech gear, said Jeff. While the Scuba Locker was undergoing renovations, we ordered some tank band hardware online, but unfortunately it didnt fit, so were here to purchase the correct parts. All of the divers have been patiently waiting for the Scuba Locker to re-open, said Bobbi Jo. This is one of the only scuba facilities on Okinawa that has specialized gas mixes, such as Nitrox and Trimix. A local construction company did the

The Scuba Locker on Torii Station also offers wetsuits available for sale or rent.

main overhaul of the existing structure as well as the installation of new exterior siding and a new air-conditioning system. They also replaced windows, doors, ceilings and lights. Several Scuba Locker and Morale, Welfare and Recreation employees and volunteers helped with the interior design and layout inside the building by constructing new displays and fixtures, working well into the night before the opening to ensure its completion on schedule. We put in new counters, register racks, thatching and displays, said Nicholas Christenson, an MWR recreation assistant. We also amped up our air-fill station. Navy Hospital Corpsman Kelly McDonald from Camp Kinser stopped by with his 18-year-old son Mikenzie to get their tanks refilled and have a dive watch repaired. Marine Chief Warrant Officer 2 Robert Lee, assigned to Camp Hansen, stopped in to purchase diving accessories for himself and his wife. There were a lot of people waiting for this place to re-open, said Lee. They offer competitive prices and there are things you can get here that you cant get anywhere else on the island. The staff here is great. The guys who work the compressors are quick, proficient and professional. The Scuba Locker offers scuba certifications and classes and everything aquatic enthusiasts need for scuba, snorkeling

Marine Chief Warrant Officer 2 Robert Lee purchases diving accessories at the newly re-opened Scuba Locker.

and surfing, including surf boards, scuba equipment and apparel, as well as rental gear and wetsuits. The ambiance of the renovated facility is reminiscent of a bygone nautical era, said Justin Evers, Torii Stations MWR Business and Recreation chief. The Scuba Locker, located on Torii Beach, also offers exclusive whale shark dive tours. It is the only facility on Okinawa where Status of Forces Agreement personnel can take part in the rare experience. For more information, visit www.toriimwr.com, or call 644-4290 or 644-4263.

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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. 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. Catholic organist: Description: Solicitation No. FA5209-11-T-0113, Location: Camp Zama, Japan. Job Description: This position is to provide services as the Catholic Organist for scheduled services and programs directly associated with the intent of supporting the Catholic religious service.Evaluation Factors: (1) Price (2) Resume (3) Interview. If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact Ms. Akiko Ogawa at 225-2209 or 042-551-6120. Email: akiko.ogawa.jp@ yokota.af.mil, Closing Date: 8 Jul 2011 16:30 hours. Solicitation documents are also available on website: https://www.fbo.gov/ (Federal Business Opportunities) 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 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. 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.

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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: Cub Scouts Pack 34 meets every 2nd Thurs 18:30 Zama Scout Hut Bldg 533. Parents & Single-Soldier Volunteers are welcome. All boys grades 1 - 5 are encouraged to join us for great learning experiences, character building and fun! Contact Cubmaster royfluke@ ybb.ne.jp 090-6042-0797. 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. 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.

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_/.

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 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. Child and Youth Program assistant (level 2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT, $9.59 - $17.09, Open Continuous Child and Youth Program assistant (level 2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, Flex, $9.59 - $17.09, NTE: 9/30/2011, Closes: July 27, 2011 Recreation assistant (lifeguard), RD, NF-02, Flex, $9.29, Closes: November 30, 2011 Recreation assistant (lifeguard/Pool operator), RD, NF-02, RFT, $9.29, Closes: November 30, 2011 operation assistant, BD, NF-01, Flex, $9.00, Closes: August 7, 2011 food service Worker, BD, NA-02, Flex, $8.77, Close: August 14, 2011

Pets
animal adoption: Dogs and cats are available for adoption at the Camp Zama Veterinary Clinic. For more information, call 263-3875. 1 y.o. Yorkshire Terrier: male, looking for permanent home with owners with no children. Please call Emily at 080-3557-1663 or 313347-7411.

Vehicle for sale

97 Toyota ipsum: $2000, new tires, battery, and brakes.JCI til May 2012, can seat 7 with 3rd row. 425-999-8866, kimmura@myatcc.com (3)

For sale
32 sony Tv: with 4 inputs. $40, Available June 28, 425-999-8866, kimmura@myatcc.com (3)

ATTENTION
Due to the recent contract with Allied Telesis, residential phone numbers with 263- and 267prefixes 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.

Wanted
football Coaching: Volunteer Assistant Football Coaches are being sought for Zama High School. Interested individuals should consider

Others
Pet sitting: available around Zama & SHA area. An experienced pet owner. Will walk, feed,

Other local positions

Camp Zama WIC Overseas office has a PT position for Nutritionist/Dietitian/Nurse/Home Economist/Physician Assistant.Requires B.S. in Nutrition, Dietetics or Home Economics, or BSN in Nursing with some experience in prenatal, maternal or infant nutrition. Experience with WIC desirable. Must have current Drivers License. Must be U.S. citizen. For consideration, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to: wicoverseasjobs@choctawarchiving.com or fax to: (210)525-1398. Choctaw Contracting Services, a rapidly growing provider of health, social, mental health, and administrative services, will reward your efforts with an attractive salary and benefits package. 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

Movie sCHedUle
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264-3789

friday 6 p.m...............................Super 8 (PG-13) 112 minutes 9 p.m...................................Scream 4 (R) 112 minutes saturday 3 p.m...........Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2 (PG) 99 minutes 6 p.m.................................Hanna (PG-13) 111 minutes 9 p.m...............................Super 8 (PG-13) 112 minutes sunday 12 p.m...The Last Song ($1 Admission) (PG) 107 minutes 3 p.m..............................Soul Surfer (PG) 105 minutes 6 p.m...............................Super 8 (PG-13) 112 minutes

friday 7 p.m...Madeas Big Happy Family (PG-13) 106 minutes 9:30 p.m.........................Super 8 (PG-13) 112 minutes saturday 3 p.m.....................Hoodwinked Too! (PG) 86 minutes 6:30 p.m.........................Super 8 (PG-13) 112 minutes 9:30 p.m..............................Scream 4 (R) 112 minutes sunday 2:30 p.m...Madeas Big Happy Family (PG-13) 106 minutes 5 p.m...........Water for Elephants (PG-13) 121 minutes 8 p.m..............................Super 8 (PG-13) 112 minutes

for your Tv schedule, visit www.myafn.net

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Your Weekly Dose

Access to care at BG Sams U.S. Army Health Clinic is available 24/7. The clinic is not open 24/7 but our triage line is available 24/7. 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 this is a medical emergency, that 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 CIE and Medical Morning.

Recently we have noticed an increase of calls to the 911 number. This is the emergency number which activates the MPs, our ambulance, EMTs and translators. If you have a life-threatening medical emergency, call 911 on post or 119 off post. If you are feeling sick or have an injury that does not meet the criteria for life, limb or eyesight, call the clinic at 2634127 and push option 1 for triage nurse or 24/7 medical advice. Our provider on call will advise you on what options are available.

Sports Briefs
NCAA All-Star Golf Team
Ten members of the 2011 NCAA Womens All-Star Golf Team are scheduled to play at the Camp Zama Golf Course on Sunday. To participate, the entry fee is $20.

Locked on

Photo by Tetsuo Nakahara

Yoshiaki Maruoka, a player on the 78th Signal Battalions intramural softball team, connects with a pitch during a game against the DES Law Dawgs Tuesday at Rambler Field. The game was the first of this years regular season.

Summer indoor soccer

Sports drinks vs. energy drinks vs. water:

Whats the best beverage option for thirsty children this summer?
By alyson sulaski Wyckoff
American Academy of Pediatrics

Youth Sports and Fitness will offer co-ed indoor soccer, or Futsal, to youth ages 11 through 18. The season is scheduled to be held from Saturday through July 30. Call 263-4066 for more information.

While sports drinks can be helpful after high-intensity exercise, energy drinks for children should be crossed off the family grocery list. Tasty drinks that replenish lost fluids after sports or claim to boost energy may seem like the best choice for children, and they are widely consumed. But a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics explains that sports and energy drinks are vastly different. Sports drinks are flavored beverages often containing carbohydrates, minerals and electrolytes, and sometimes vitamins or other nutrients. On the other hand, energy drinks contain stimulants, with caffeine as the primary source of energy, along with varying amounts of other ingredients. Consider the scenario of a child who participates in an hour-long soccer game in the sweltering heat. A sports drink might be appropriate to quickly replenish fluids lost through sweating and exercise. But drinking too many sugar-filled, carbohydrate-

containing sports drinks can increase the risk for obesity and dental decay. Plus, there is no advantage to consuming the vitamins and minerals advertised in these drinks because they are easily obtained in a well-balanced diet, the AAP says. And while everyone may feel they need a pick-me-up, energy drinks have no place in the diets of children and adolescents, the AAP warns. Excessive amounts of caffeine can affect the appropriate balance of carbohydrate, fat and protein intakes that children need for optimal growth, development, body composition and health. Too much caffeine also can increase ones heart rate, blood pressure, speech rate and motor activity, and play a role in triggering irregular heartbeat or abnormal heart rhythm, among other concerns. Some energy drinks pack more than 500 milligrams of caffeine, enough to result in caffeine toxicity. By comparison, soft drinks contain about 24 milligrams of caffeine per serving. For most children engaged in routine physical activities, AAP experts say the beverage of choice should be plain water.

Sports physicals

Army Regulation 608-10 requires all youths participating in youth sports programs to complete an annual sports physical and provide a copy as part of their registration. All registrations are completed at the Child and Youth Services Parent Central Services in Bldg. 533. To help, PCS staff members are making contact with families 30 days prior to the expiration date of childrens physicals to allow parents time to schedule a current one.

Water aerobics

A report from the American Academy of Pediatrics explains that sports drinks, which offer carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins and electrolytes, are more beneficial for children than sugar- and caffeinefilled energy drinks. The AAP says the beverage of choice for children engaged in physical activity is plain water.

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Water 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, sauna

On 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.

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Hydrangeas in bloom in Kamakura

Story and photos by Tetsuo Nakahara
Torii Staff

Many tourists visit Hasedera to view hydrangeas from June through July.

The Enoshima Dentetsu Line runs through a path of hydrangeas in Kamakura.

Approximately 20 Camp Zama community members attended a field tour to Kamakura on Friday that was coordinated by the U.S. Army Japan Chaplains Office.

The start of the rainy season through the end of summer is the peak time of the year when many flowers in Japan are in bloom. Among the many varieties each season is the colorful hydrangea (ajisai in Japanese), which is beloved by citizens here and is recognized as a symbol of the rainy season. One of the most popular spots for viewing hydrangeas near Camp Zama is an area named Kamakura. Many temples, historical sites and even small walkways there are filled with the bright flowers from midJune through midJuly. The sight of the beautiful flowers in a traditional Japanese town evokes a unique and nostalgic feeling. On Friday, approximately 20 community members attended a Spiritual and Cultural Orientation Tour to Kamakura coordinated by the U.S. Army Garrison Japan Chaplains office. Chaplain (Col.) John Powers, the U.S. Army Japan chaplain, guided the tourists and gave a briefing on the history of Kamakura to the group. They had the opportunity to explore historical sites in Kamakura and experience Japanese culture. The group first visited Kotoku-in Temple to see the great Buddha, and then moved to Hasedera. Hasedera is famous for the Hase Kannon, the goddess of mercy, which is one of Japans largest wooden Avalokitesvara (lord who looks down) sculptures at nine

meters tall. Hasedera sits along the slope of a wooded hill, which includes a pleasant walking path for viewing and photographing the many colorful hydrangea flowers. During this season, many tourists visit Hasedera to admire the beauty of the blooms. Eager photographers must be patient when trying to take photos of the paths staircase without swarms of people posing for their cameras. Meigetsu-in, nicknamed the Ajisai Temple due to a large concentration of blue hydrangea blooms there, is another famous viewing area. If you plan to go to Kamakura, taking the train is recommended because of heavy traffic in the area, especially on weekends. Taking the Enoden, a local train running between Kamakura and Fujisawa, is an easy and convenient way to get there. You can also enjoy a nice ocean view from the train on the way to Kamakura. The USAG-J and USARJ Chaplains Offices coordinate the hydrangeaviewing field trip to Kamakura every quarter. The next one is scheduled to be held in August. Expect further information to be announced at a later date. Getting there: Take the Odakyu line from the Sobudai-mae or Odakyu Sagamihara station to Fujisawa Station. Switch to the Enoshima Dentetsu Line (Enoden) and get off at Gokurakuji Station. It is about a five-minute walk to Hasedera from there. Travel time from Camp Zama is approximately 90 minutes.