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August 11, 2011

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Zama DFAC presented with Connelly trophy

By Dustin Perry
Torii Editor

The Camp Zama Dining Facility staff received their trophy Wednesday for winning rst place in the Small Garrison category of the Army-wide level of the 2011 Phillip A. Connelly Awards, the results of which were announced in December 2010. DFAC Manager Brad Richardson was presented the trophy by the commander of USARJ and I Corps (Forward), who praised him and his staff of 19 for setting themselves apart and accomplishing a major achievement. [The Connelly competition] probably one of the Armys most stressful competitions, said Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison Sr. The tasks are demanding, the requirements are very stringent, and there is a small margin for error. The DA-level win was the culmination of the Camp Zama DFAC being named the best in the Installation Management Command Pacic regional competition last July. The dining hall previously won at the IMCOMPacic level in 2010, 2008 and 2006. The Connelly competition is very big across the Armys food service program, and its very hard to win at any level, said Richardson, who took over as manager in May. Ive been in many Connelly competitions throughout my military career and Ive only won at the DA level one time thats how tough the competition is. Competing dining facilities are judged by evaluation teams that grade them in 20 areas of service, including food preparation and quality, food safety, appearance, training, and equipment and facilities. They look at your whole food service program, said Richardson, who has more than 20 years of experience in Army food service. Youre graded on how much knowledge your food service personnel have in each category. It is exactly that level of expertise and professionalism from his Japanese staff that Richardson says helped lead the Camp Zama DFAC to win the Connelly title at the Army level. Im very proud of my team; they are one of the best teams Ive ever worked with, said Richardson. Whatever you ask them to do, they do it and they do it properly every single time. The DFAC is open seven days a week and serves breakfast and lunch for up to 1,100 customers during the week, and brunch and supper for about 200 on the weekend more than 5,000 hot meals per month, said Richardson. His goal is to repeat a DA-level win for the scal 2012 competition, the rst step of which was completed when Camp Zama once again placed rst in the Small Garrison category at the IMCOM-Pacic Region last month. Winning again will take the continued commitment to excellence displayed every day by his staff, said Richardson and the pressure of other dining facilities looking to reclaim the trophy. One of the sayings that we have in the infantry is, You are only as good as your last live re, Harrison told the DFAC staff. The expectation now is that you are the dining facility to beat, so youre going to have to raise your game up another notch.

Photo by Dustin Perry

Daisuke Sugiyama, a cook at the Camp Zama Dining Facility, prepares a tray of greens Friday for lunchtime diners. The DFAC staff received their trophy Wednesday for winning the Small Garrison category at the Armywide level of the 2011 Phillip A. Connelly Awards, the results of which were announced in December 2010.

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Zama Briefs
Driving reminders
All DoD cardholders and master labor contract employees must comply with the following regulations when driving on U.S. military installations in Japan: Bicycle riders must wear an approved helmet with the chin strap fastened at all times. Riders must comply with trafc regulations, which include stopping at stop signs and yielding the right-of-way when required. The use of headphones or earphones while driving, walking, jogging, skating or bicycling on installation roads and streets is prohibited. Operators of two-wheeled cycles propelled by a motor must wear the required personal protection equipment as follows: Riders will wear helmets that are properly fastened under the chin, and the helmet must meet approved safety standards, which can be identied by locating the certication tag within the helmet shell. Riders will wear shatter-resistant goggles or a full face shield that is properly attached to the helmet. The windscreen alone does not meet the proper eye protection requirement. Riders will wear a long-sleeve shirt or jacket, full-length trousers and full-ngered gloves or mittens. Leather boots or overthe-ankle shoes must be worn. A brightly colored outer garment must be worn during the day and a reective upper garment must be worn at night and during times of reduced visibility. All motor vehicle operators must wear a seatbelt. Refrain from drinking heavily the night before your work day. Remember that one alcoholic beverage will render the average-sized individual legally drunk under Japanese law. All drivers must come to a full and complete stop at yield and stop signs when crossing trafc is present.

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(From left): Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison Sr., Command Sgt. Maj. James P. Norman, Hal Ayrton, Tonya Bazemore and Col.Anthony Feagin cut the ribbon for the Mission Command Training Center, which opened Thursday at Sagami General Depot.

MCTC opens at Sagami Depot

Training complex will allow Army local participation in global exercises
By Dustin Perry
Torii Editor

Army Suggestion Program

The Army Suggestion Program, previously known as the Army Ideas for Excellence Program, has gone online. The new suggestion-processing program was unveiled on Army Knowledge Online. Anyone with an AKO username and password can now submit suggestions electronically. Detailed guidance is provided at https://armysuggestions.army.mil. There are several advantages to this program, the biggest one being that anyone with access to the Internet can make a suggestion from wherever they are. There is no longer a need to wait until you return to your home station to write and submit an idea. Once submitted, the suggestion is processed entirely online. For further information, contact program administrator Keith Simon via email at keith.simon@us.army.mil or by phone at 263-5129. An alternate point of contact is Masao Naito, who can be contacted via email at masao.naito@us.army.mil or by phone at 263-5634.

A versatile Army training complex the rst of its kind in Asia opened its doors Thursday and will provide personnel here with the capability to locally conduct a myriad of exercise scenarios and other vital operations, the facilitys director said. Following a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Mission Command Training Center at Sagami General Depot, those in attendance got their rst look at the 35,000-square-foot complex. In addition to serving as a training operations hub, the MCTC will also provide U.S. Army Japan with in-depth training programs, infrastructure and training support, said Hal Ayrton. We offer the capability for the Soldiers to come in and learn how to use the software they will be using in the eld or in garrison, the director said. They can take those skills and use them together with other Soldiers on other machines throughout the world to get the proper information for their commanders. A Japan-based MCTC will allow units here to participate in global exercises without the lengthy travel time and additional expenses that come with temporary duty assignments and training deployments, said Ayrton. There are currently 27 MCTCs located across the continental U.S. and in Europe, but the director said it was crucial to have one here so that Soldiers and civilians here get the proper opportunity to enhance their professional skills. Construction on the MCTC began in

The Mission Command Training Center is a symbol of the strategic importance of our alliance with Japan.
Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison Sr., Commander, U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward)

April 2008 and concluded last November. It houses four training classrooms, seven recongurable response cell classrooms, four reconfigurable tactical operations cells, and an after-action review theater for post-exercise assessments. The facility has an internal capacity of 500 personnel and additional room for 350 people on the outside grounds in external tactical tents, which can be cooperatively linked on a single operating system. As well as teaching the Soldiers the system, we also do simulation exercises here at the facility, said Ayrton. We will take the machines that the Soldiers are using in the eld and inject scenarios. They set up in one of our recongurable tactical operations cells and we input information so that it looks as if their units are in the eld, and they get to make decisions based off of whats happening in those systems. The MCTCs core staff of about 19 will primarily consist of instructors who will assist those who utilize the facility with learning skills directly related to their mission in the eld. There are also future plans

to integrate both joint-level training with other U.S. military personnel, and bilateral operations with Japan Self-Defense Forces members, said Ayrton. Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison Sr., commander of USARJ and I Corps (Forward), called the MCTC a symbol of the strategic importance of our alliance with Japan and a testament to the manner in which the United States military trains for future contingencies during his remarks at the ceremony. Mission Command Training Centers are the premier training facilities of the United States Army, said Harrison. The fact that Japan was chosen as the site for this MCTC reects and demonstrates the United States of Americas commitment to the security of Japan and to international peace and security throughout the Far East. The MCTC was designed and constructed to achieve an estimated 24 percent energy cost reduction, and is the rst military construction project in Japan to achieve the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers government validation for sustainable design and development using the U.S. rating system.

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Improving our community through your feedback

By Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison Sr.
USARJ and I Corps (Forward) Commander

Greetings and Ichi Dan, U.S. Army Japan! Earlier this year, I asked all of you to Tell me what you think! as you lled out the USARJ Command Climate Assessment. Recently I was briefed on the results of that assessment. In general, your feedback to me showed that the vast majority of you like working here and that you enjoy being part of the USARJ community. However, there were several areas identied by some of that we need to improve upon: performance feedback, constrained resources, training opportunities, and the work environment between supervisors and subordinates, just to name a few. These items in particular were of great signicance to me as I read your feedback, and I appreciate your candor. Some of these things can be readily corrected through greater attention to standards, regulations and, quite frankly, some good old common sense; other things will require a

more intensive focus by our senior leaders and noncommissioned ofcers. Ultimately, however, it will require all our efforts all of us committing to actions that bring substantial and lasting improvements to the environment in which we work. Therefore, I have decided to launch a campaign, based on my command philosophy, to create a better command climate for all of us in the USARJ community. Most of you have already heard me talk about my command philosophy. In recent days, I made a few changes to it, largely because I want it to be easy to remember. Here are the ve elements of my philosophy: 1. Do what is right legally, ethically and morally. 2. Practice the Golden Rule. 3. Spiritual, physical and mental tness is a must. 4. Train your replacement; develop tomorrows leaders. 5. Ensure your family is Army Strong and prepared. I strongly believe that these ve simple principles will create the kind of community we all deserve and will address many of the concerns that you voiced in the Command Climate Assessment questionnaire. I ask that all USARJ members uniformed servicemembers, Department of the Army civilians, and our local Japanese workforce incor-

porate these values into how you conduct your mission every day. As part of this campaign, you will be seeing these messages often in your workplaces, in each of the commands publications and on the Command Channel to remind us all of our obligations to this great community. It is through each of us living these values that we can improve the command climate in which we work. I want to thank you for your candid feedback in the survey. And I want to continue to hear from you. In fact, Im going to be asking you to tell me and our entire USARJ community what youre doing to make this a better place to work, and we will be including some of your personal stories in future publications. An upcoming segment in the Torii will provide you with more information on this. I close with this nal message: The command climate of USARJ is very important to me, and I will do my best to address the concerns that you identied. But it is really each of you, as individuals, who ultimately have the ability to make the needed changes and to truly make this command a great place to live and work. Each day, I want you to think of ways to help your neighbors, customers, or subordinates and work harder to nd ways to say yes in a manner that is helpful and this will certainly make USARJ a better place for everyone.

CSMs Corner
Welcome, Teammates, to the latest installment of the CSMs Corner. The topic I would like to discuss this week is the critical importance of staying safe during the hot summer season. We are now in the middle of what are known as the Dog Days of summer. Each and every one of you is important to the Army team. As a force, we are all aware of and have taken part in the 100 Days of Summer and other safety awareness campaigns. These are effective tools in educating our community and instilling in them the importance of adhering but I

Command Sgt. Maj. James P. Norman

Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Army Japan

would like to add my own observations of the goings on here. In the larger context of safety, we are doing very well. We do a very good job of watching out for each other and ensuring that we all stay safe, but during the Dog Days, we need to be extra vigilant. There are summertime activities that, because they often take place outdoors and in hotter-than-average temperatures, have the potential to put participants at a higher risk for heat-related injuries. These activities are ones we often take for granted riding a motorcycle or scooter, conducting physi-

cal tness, mowing the lawn, or even just playing golf. Proper hydration is also perhaps the most critical preventive measure that can be taken to avoid heat injuries. If you are taking part in any outdoor activity even in a shaded area or in otherwise cool weather be sure to drink a sufcient amount of water. As you go about your daily activities this summer, it is imperative that you constantly assess the risk and take the appropriate precautionary actions. Just because it is hot does not mean you can downgrade the use of necessary protective gear for a given activity. That gear exists for a reason, and you do not want to trade one risk for another. Last but not least, remember to send me your concerns to the email address listed below. It will take all of us to make an already great place to live and serve, even better. The email address for questions or comments is: USARJCSM@zama.army.mil.

I Want to Hear From You! This column is a venue for you to receive feedback from senior leaders. Send your questions, comments and other concerns to me at: USARJCSM@zama. army.mil

o you have a concern or an issue on your mind? Are you seeking a channel for your voice to be heard? Look no further. The Torii welcomes all letters regarding issues or concerns involving the Camp Zama community as a whole. Critical letters should offer suggestions for resolutions as applicable. Letters or e-mails must be signed, but names will be withheld in publication upon request. The Torii will protect the names of its sources if they so desire. Letters may be edited for content and length according to the Associated Press Stylebook and the Torii Style Guide. If you would like to have your voice heard in the Torii, e-mail your letters to the editor at dustin.perry@us.army.mil, or send by regular mail to:

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Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison Sr. Garrison Commander: Col. Eric D. Tilley Acting Garrison Public Affairs Ofcer: Dustin Perry Editor: Dustin Perry Staff Writer: Tetsuo Nakahara Deputy Okinawa Bureau Chief: Lauren Hall

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Typhoon Muifa hits Okinawa

Photo by Chip Steitz

TORII STATION, Okinawa A tree lies on the ground after being split by winds from Typhoon Muifa, which hit Okinawa on Friday and Saturday and dumped more than 14 inches of rain a new record, according to local media reports. About 30 people sustained injuries during the typhoon, and 60,000 homes lost electricity. Damage to Torii Station was minimal, but preliminary reports estimated $72,000 in damage to Army facilities throughout Okinawa to include Naha Port and Kuwae Tank Farm.

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 Ofce 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 certicate, letter of employment (civilians only), updated contact information, parents identication 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 rst 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 ofce 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 afliated 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 Tuesday and Thursday nights to 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 nancial aid applications.

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Photos by Tetsuo Nakahara

Members of the Japan Self-Defense Forces Central Hospital take part in deep-water cadence aquatic therapy Aug. 3 in the Yano Fitness Center swimming pool under the instruction of Daryl Yerkes, right, chief of physical therapy for Medical Department Activity Japan. The JSDF members were at Camp Zama to

JSDF therapists observe Armys unique methods

By Tetsuo Nakahara
Torii Staff

The bond between the U.S. Army and the Japanese Self-Defense Forces physical and occupational therapists grew stronger through the exchange of ideas and working together when JSDF therapists were given a daylong tour of BG Crawford F. Sams U.S. Army Health Clinic here Aug. 3. Four members of the rehabilitation branch at JSDF Central Hospital, along with Lt. Col. Hiroya Goto, chief of testing and evaluation for ophthalmology at the JGSDF Military Medicine Research Unit, met with physical therapists at the Sams Clinic and got a look at the U.S. Armys rehabilitation procedures. The main purpose of our visit today is to strengthen the bond between therapists in the JSDF and the U.S. Army by actually meeting and talking about physical therapy together, said Goto. It is important to share information and understand important issues in the physical therapy eld. We can improve each others practices by exchanging this information. Daryl Yerkes, chief of physical therapy for Medical Department Activity Japan, and his assistant Kym Tran welcomed the group and showed them the various equip-

ment they use in their therapy, and also demonstrated their treatment techniques on actual patients. The group had some hands-on time with the Army equipment and noted the difference between their respective therapy methods. Yerkes showed the visiting members some of the unique methods he employs with his patients, such as tossing a medicine ball, monster walking with an elastic running band and various rope workouts. Im pleased to see that the physical therapy facility here at the Sams clinic is well-equipped, said Capt. Hirofumi Tanabe, chief of the rehabilitation section at JSDF Central. The treatment they do is also of a very high quality. The rehabilitation we both do is to put our patients back into the physical condition of a Soldier. The program they do here is really focused on how the patient recovers from his or her injury and how they can get back to the battleeld as a Soldier. Its very impressive. The most interactive portion of the visit was when the group moved to the pool at Yano Fitness Center for a deep-water cadence aquatic therapy demonstration. Yerkes began offering the therapy for patients in April and has since gotten very positive feedback from them, he said. The JSDF

Yerkes explains to Japan Self-Defense Force members how he evaluates patients and prescribes treatments plans Aug. 3 in the physical therapy room at Sams Clinic.

members changed into their swimsuits and got into the pool for a demonstration under Yerkes instruction. Compared to the United States, Japan is one step behind the country in terms of understanding the needs of those undergoing physical therapy, said Tanabe. Unfortunately, we dont have a facility for aquatic pool therapy like the one here at Camp Zama, said Tanabe. There is a pool at each JSDF hospital, but they are very small and very shallow. I think the aquatic pool therapy is very functional training for the patients here. The equipment they use for the pool therapy, such as the pulse

bands and the weights, seems very helpful as well. In the afternoon, the group observed the method by which Yerkes evaluates his patients and provides treatment in the physical therapy room at Sams. My training is little different from [the Japanese], but overall its very similar because we are both doing physical therapy, said Yerkes. So there is an instant connection with them. This is a start. I would like to share more technical information among my fellow physical therapists. Well share with each other and see what comes out of it.

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Camp Zama celebrates 52nd

The 296th Army Band group Burn After Mass performs Saturday at Yano Field as part of a music show during Bon Odori.

Camp Zama community members grill sausage links and turkey legs for hungry customers Saturday at the Bon Odori Festival.

By Tetsuo Nakahara

Torii Staff

Photos by Tetsuo Nakahara

The U.S. Men and Womens Bon Dance team dances to the Tanko Bushi at the Bon tower Saturday at Rambler Field.

Camp Zama celebrated bilateral friendship Saturday with its 52nd Bon Odori Festival, which drew more than 27,000 Japanese guests and community members. The Bon Odori Festival is a favorite among both the American and Japanese communities, as it combines the traditional elements of the Japanese ancestral Bon season and American summer fairs. The event featured a childrens amusement park, live music, games, dozens of food stands and bilateral sports. Also, soldiers from the 78th Aviation Battalion here displayed a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter on the eld across from the Post Exchange, which attracted numerous guests. At the Camp Zama Community Club, volunteers helped community members with the tting of their yukatas, traditional Japanese summer kimonos, in preparation for the highlight of the event: the Bon dance. As the sun went down, large crowds of people began gathering around the Bon tower erected in Rambler Field. The Bon dance kicked off with opening remarks from Col. Eric D. Tilley, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Japan, and Col. Takeshi Ishimaru, commander of the 4th Engineer Group, Japan Ground SelfDefense Force.

A taiko drum performance was given by the Ryuo Daiko Team to boost the already electric vibe of the Bon dance. Several dance groups ascended the Bon tower to perform while others danced on the eld around it. The crowd of dancers formed one large circle around the tower and danced to traditional songs, such as Soran Bushi and Tokyo Ondo. This is such a wonderful opportunity to bring Sagamihara and Zama City and U.S. Forces together as one, said Tilley. It is such a great culture and something that many Americans never get to experience. Bon dancing is spiritually uplifting, and its so great to see everyone from small children to older people dancing together and having a good time. Camp Zama is always open to anyone that wants to understand and appreciate the American military and the Japanese government working hand in hand together, every day, to make this is a secure place to live, added Tilley. We are so happy to be here and honored to be guests in this country. The festival culminated with a massive reworks display that lit up the night sky of Camp Zama. This is my fth consecutive year coming to Camp Zamas Bon Festival, said Manami Izawa, a Japanese guest. I feel a sense of openness at this event. I also love watching the reworks in Camp Zama because I get to see them close up. I always look forward to Camp Zamas festival and Im very happy to be here today, especially because this years Cherry Blossom Festival was canceled due to the earthquake.

Members of the Ryuo Daiko drum team from Sagamihara City bang taiko drums under the Bon tower at Rambler Field during a Bon dance performance Saturday as part of Camp Zamas 52nd annual Bon Odori Festival.

More than 27,000 Japanese guests and local community members attended Camp Zamas 52nd Bon Dance Festival.

Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison Sr., commander of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward), and Col. Takeshi Ishimaru, commander of the 4th Engineer Group, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, dance on the Bon tower as part of the U.S. and Japanese Dignitary Group.

Camp Zama community members and Japanese guests dance together in a large circle around the Bon tower.

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Bilateral Hoop Stars

Army tops Japan 54-41 in friendship basketball game
By Dustin Perry
Torii Editor

The intent of Camp Zamas bilateral Friendship Basketball Game is right there in the name, and Saturdays matchup between the Army and a local Japanese team lived up to the spirit of the annual competition. Meeting on the court at Yano Fitness Center early on the morning of Camp Zamas 52nd Bon Odori Festival, the two teams displayed relentless hustle and intuitive play making, but Armys 20-point lead at halftime and their continued dominance in the nal minutes led to them winning 54-41. The Armys margin of victory in Saturdays game was their widest against the Japan team since 2007, the last four having been won by two points or less. Army Coach Lloyd McDonald attributed his teams stellar performance to their playing zone and keeping his big players posted low to make crucial points. Were a little bit bigger than they are, so we took advantage of that as best we could, said McDonald. Our three-point shooters also did a great job of making their shots today. What really gave Army the advantage, however, largely had nothing to do with their superior skills on the court Japans offense simply was not making baskets. Their inability to shoot over a towering defender was understandable, but missing unobstructed layups and follow-up rebound shots severely hurt Japans comeback chances in the second half. Once the buzzer sounded, the players shook hands in the center of the court, and the events namesake was well intact. Its always a good opportunity for us to come out here and play a Japanese team, said McDonald. It helps to build the relationship between our two nations.

Photos by Dustin Perry

Armys Jacobie Brydson is blocked by a Japan defender while attempting a jump shot in Saturdays game.

(Right): Armys Lougene Troupe shoots a layup after charging past a defender during a basketball game against Japan held Saturday at Yano Fitness Center in conjunction with Camp Zamas Bon Odori Festival.

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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 rst. 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.

Photo by Ingrid Barrentine

Dr. Daniel Christensen, on screen, Madigans chief of Soldier Readiness Service, chats with a room full of Telehealth and Technologys Introduction to Telemental Health Delivery workshop participants July 21 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

Technology to aid DoD mental health services

By Marisa Petrich
Northwest Guardian

Sports Briefs
Youth fall soccer
Registration for Camp Zamas youth fall soccer league is ongoing until Aug. 12. Practice will begin the week of Aug. 23, and the season is scheduled to start on Sept. 3. The age groups are: Co-ed, ages 5 to 6 and 7 to 8; Boys, ages 9 to 10, 11 to 12 and 13 to 15; and Girls, ages 9 to 11 and 12 to 15. For more information, call 263-4066.

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. Imagine being a psychologist sitting across from your patient. Now imagine that patient is actually hundreds of miles away. The first-ever live Introduction to Telemental Health Delivery Workshop at the National Center for Telehealth and Technologys, or T2, headquarters on Joint Base Lewis-McChord in late July offered guidance to providers on offering mental health services from a distance in this case, using videoconferencing technology. The [Department of Defense] is pushing for this form of care because its a way to reach a lot of people who otherwise wouldnt get care, said Dr. Greg Kramer, T2 clinical health psychologist. Kramer was one of the all-day workshops presenters. About 25 health care professionals from every military branch attended the training, some coming from as far away as Japan. The idea was to build a knowledge base so that clinicians can provide care even when their patient is too far to get to. The session included information on the history of teletechnology in health care, addressed legal concerns and gave them the chance to practice videoconferencing with each other. It allows them to get comfortable with the technology, Kramer said. In fact, the use of remote technology in mental health care is relatively new. Efforts to incorporate it into DoD policies and procedures increased in the late 2000s. Since then emphasis on these programs

The [Department of Defense is pushing for this form of care because its a way to reach a lot of people who otherwise wouldnt get care.
Dr. Greg Kramer, T2 Clinical Health Psychologist

Labor Day 5K Run

Camp Zamas Labor Day 5K Fun Run is scheduled to be held here Sept. 3 with an 8 a.m. start time. The free event is open to all Camp Zama community members 18 years of age or older and not in high school. Awards will be given to the top two male and female nishers in each age category. The deadline to register is 5 p.m. on Sept. 1 at the Yano Fitness Center issue counter. Commanders Cup points will be awarded. For more information, call 263-4664.

has increased, in hopes to better serve those who live in areas where there are shortages of mental health care providers. An estimated 87 million Americans live in places where care is scarce, and up to 25 percent of servicemembers screen positive for mental health concerns, according to T2s Introduction to Telemental Health. This allows us to provide things like telepsychiatric appointments especially in rural and high needs areas, said Dr. Jamie Adler, T2 clinical telehealth division chief. The technology can be used in a variety of ways, from treating post-traumatic stress disorder and depression to wellness and resiliency interventions. Of course, the new medium for care comes with some specic quirks. Participants at the workshop got a taste of technical difculties when T2s network went down briey during the training. Other issues had to do with clinical practice for instance, if a patient appears to be avoiding eye contact, its more likely that theyre looking at the face on the computer screen instead of the video camera. Many of the attendees had already begun

using teletechnology to provide services to patients at off-site locations, but the rare in-person training (as opposed to online sessions) gave providers the chance to learn about and discuss technical, legal and clinical elements of providing telemental health care. I took some notes that I think are valid points for implementing this, said Dr. Agnes Babkirk, a psychologist from U.S. Naval Hospital in Okinawa, Japan. Shes bringing that information back to her colleagues, who currently use teletechnology to interact with patients three or four times a week. Dr. Daniel Christensen, the chief of Madigans Soldier Readiness Service, had a similar experience. The service has been using teletechnology for post-deployment behavioral health screenings since March of this year. He said the training validated the practices they already had in place. In the future, psychologists at T2 hope to offer more training, and expand it to reach providers at different levels. For instance, separate sessions for those considering using teletechnology, beginners and experienced clinicians.

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
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 2634664 or 263-7980.

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Classied ads not pertaining to commercial prot 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 classied 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 classied ads can also be placed for free on a commercial Web site at www. mymilitaryclassieds.com/xzclf/162_Camp_ Zama_ARMY_/. and tactical team movements. Position location is Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. Marksmanship instructor experience is a must. Tactical team movement experience is desired. Qualied candidates may call Christopher at 243-6171 or send resume to yeagleycj@yahoo.com. Pharmacist, Intermittent (240 hours): Provides pharmacist services for outpatient pharmacy at MEDDAC-Japan, Camp Zama. Must have A degree in Pharmacy from an accredited school in the United States or Canada. This is a contract positions open to SOFA status applicants. Resumes may be sent to Yoshiyasu. Aoki@us.army.mil. ALL applicants shall register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov. 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) 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. (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 certied 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 Ofce 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 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. Help needed: yard cleaning, house cleaning, and other chores. Compensations are upon agreements. Please contact x35477@gmail. com, or call 080-5879-8318. JAPANESE VISA ASSISTANCE: I am in the process of preparing the paperwork to sponsor my new Filipino wife for a Japanese Tourist Visa. If you have been thru this process, please call Jeff at 090-9102-2117

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Pet Sitting: available around Zama & SHA area. An experienced pet owner. Will walk, feed, and play with dogs or cats while at work or on vacation. $20 a day. sasha-yuri@hotmail.com, 090-8947-4307 Give Hope Nippon: T-shirts designed to raise money for the victims of the earthquake/tsunami. 100% of the prots 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 royuke@ 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. Prots 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.

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 263-3755. 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 Pacic 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 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 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.

Vehicles for sale

97 Honda Accord Wagon: JCI until May 2013, Freezing A/C, Sunroof, HID lights w/ Fog lights, Bose Sound System w/ 6-disk CD changer, Keyless entry, Roof Rack, 17 Rims, 2.4 Liter VTEC, Power Everything, 4 speed automatic w/ manual override (+/-) , Recent Tune-up, Runs Great! About 94,000 KM, Asking for $3,000 OBO, Call Greg at 090-6024-0582 or gzaboski@ gmail.com (3)

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Other local positions

Camp Zama WIC Overseas ofce 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 benets package. Administrative Assistant: Girl Scouts is seeking a skilled ofce professional to support Girl Scout Overseas West-Pacic at Camp Zama. Excellent computer and communication skills a must. This regular part-time position (25-30) hours per week is available June 15. Send cover letter and resume to Westpacicgirlscouts@ gmail.com Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection instructors wanted. Positions are available with Firearms Academy of Hawaii, Inc. Duties include instruction of marksmanship, watch standing

Wanted
Football Coaching: Volunteer Assistant Football Coaches are being sought for Zama High School. Interested individuals should consider their availability for daily after-school practices

Others

MOVIE SCHEDULE
SAGAMIHARA
http://www.aafes.com/ems/pac/zama.htm
267-6111

ATSUGI Cinema 77
https://www.atsugi.navy.mil/ATSUGI/Mwr/index.html
264-3789

Friday 6 p.m............Crazy, Stupid, Love (PG-13) 118 9 p.m...Pirates of the Caribbean 4 (PG-13) 137 Saturday 3 p.m....................Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG) 107 6 p.m..................The Conspirator (PG-13) 122 9 p.m.................Captain America (PG-13) 124 Sunday 12 p.m.........Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2 (PG) 99 3 p.m....................Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG) 107 9 p.m............Crazy, Stupid, Love (PG-13) 118

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Friday 7 p.m....................Green Lantern (PG-13) 105 9:30 p.m...........................Bad Teacher (R) 89 Saturday 4 p.m.....................................Cars 2 (PG) 112 7 p.m.............Cowboys & Aliens (PG-13) 112 9:30 p.m...........................Bad Teacher (R) 89 Sunday 2:30 p.m.........Mr. Poppers Penguins (PG) 97 5 p.m.............Cowboys & Aliens (PG-13) 112 8 p.m.........................Bad Teacher (PG-13) 89

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For your TV schedule, visit www.myafn.net

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UpcomingOngoing Events
Drivers Education Training
The next drivers education training for rst-time drivers is scheduled for Aug. 19 through 24. For more information and to register for the course, please visit http://www. drivered.jp.

Post-Combat Stress Support

A support group to assist those experiencing symptoms of post-combat stress is offered from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Army Community Service.

Whats Happening Outside the Gate?

Eagle 810, AFN Tokyo

Hisano Yamazaki
hisano.yamazaki.jp@yokota.af.mil

Energy-saving notice
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 ofce 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 lters. 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 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.

Foreign Born Spouse Support Group on the Water called Toro Nagashi @
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.

Memorial Service with Floating Lanterns Ogura-bashi Bridge Area, Sagamihara City, Aug. 16

Shonan Nebuta Festival @ The Odakyu Line Mutsu-ai-nichi.dai-mae Station East Exit area, Fujisawa City. Aug. 20-21
The Nebuta Festival basically features a parade of huge lanterns in the shape of samurai warriors. The lanterns are made with wooden or bamboo frames and covered with brightly colored washi paper. Most of the warriors depicted are historically famous generals or are characters from well-known kabuki plays.

CLEP and DANTES Testing

College-Level Examination Program and Defense Activity for Non-traditional Education Support testing sessions are held at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesdays. To schedule an appointment, call 263-5379 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.

Sagami Ono Food and Jazz Festival Mange Matsuri @ Sagami Ono Chuo Park, Sagami Ono City, Kanagawa, Aug. 20-21 Awa Odori Dance Performance Festival @ JR Chuo-Line Koenji Station area, Tokyo http://en.koenji-awaodori.com/ Aug 27-28
* Awa odori is originated in Tokushima Pref. on the Shikoku Island. Its one of the greatest bon-dance performances in Japan and have been performed for over 400 years. More than 10,000 people will dance on the street, with up-beat music played by Japanese instruments. Women wear yukata and dance in formation. Men wear happi coats and tabi socks, and dance with more freedom. Everyone keeps their hands and arms above their shoulders.

Army Volunteer Corps

Would you like to learn new skills, meet new people and explore new career elds? Then you may want to enter the exciting world of volunteerism. You can register as a volunteer in the Volunteer Management Information System. Its easy to get started. This can be completed at your home, the Education Center, the library or by utilizing the volunteer computer at ACS. If you do not have an account at www. myarmylifetoo.com, register for an account by going to the site and clicking on Register for an Account. Once registered, with www.myarmylifetoo. com, click on Become a Volunteer and select Volunteer Registration. To become a Camp Zama volunteer, contact the community life ofcer at 263-8087.

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japan sets the stage for 2011 fuji rock festival

Photo illustration by Dustin Perry. All photos used with permission from Smash Japan. Photos by Masanori Naruse

The Chemical Brothers perform on the main Green Stage of the 2011 Fuji Rock Festival, which was held July 29, 30 and 31 near the Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata.

By Dustin Perry
Torii Editor

A thing I saw at Fuji Rock Festival 2011: Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin giving an impromptu, piano-led performance of Singin in the Rain as a light sheet of precipitation simultaneously fell on the crowd during the bands headlining performance on the venues main Green Stage. It came as no surprise to me that the enthusiastic atmosphere among the more than 20,000 dedicated music fans who ocked to the mountains of the Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata for the annual three-day event sparked a spontaneous throwaway ditty from one of the biggest rock bands on the planet. After all, a large portion of these concertgoers camped outdoors each night and cheerfully slogged through ankle-deep mud for the chance to see some of their favorite artists performing on one of Fuji Rocks 12 stages. A little rain was not going to prevent this audience or the more than 70 scheduled bands from sharing in the experience of what has (rightfully) come to be known as one of Japans premier music festivals. Mufed guitar riffs, drum beats and screamed vocals emanated from the nerve center of the venue as throngs of raincoatwearing folks ambled toward the entrance site around 10 a.m. on the morning of the rst day of Fuji Rock. On the left, along the green slope of the mountains, multicolored pup tents dotted the landscape.

Once on the grounds, the music became recognizable: The Kaiser Chiefs, an indie rock group from Leeds, were on the Green Stage and lead singer Ricky Wilson had the crowd pumping their sts and singing along to the chorus of Oh My God, the bands 2005 hit from their debut album. Later that night, immediately before Coldplay closed out the night, fellow UK rockers Arctic Monkeys charged through an hour-long set of their distinctively grubby and youthful tunes. These back-to-back performances were clearly the highlight of the rst day for most, but other standouts included Manu Chao, Deerhoof and indie darlings The Pains of Being Pure at Heart on the covered Red Marquee stage, and Amadou & Mariam. Another thing I saw at Fuji Rock Festival 2011: John Stanier, drummer for the instrumental band Battles, playing his kit with such demented fervor that he completely sweated through his blue button-up shirt by the end of the fourth song. Day 2 featured an equally impressive lineup of bands, starting with Fountains of Wayne on the Green Stage. I caught only a brief portion of their performance, however, before moving to the White Stage for a set by the angst-y Funeral Party. From there, I made a quick dash back to the Red Marquee where I caught the end of a set by New Zealands The Naked and Famous and later staked out front-row positioning for L.A. chillwave superheroes Best Coast. Fuji Rock is well known for drawing

English supergroup Faces perform July 30 on the Green Stage. This years Fuji Rock Festival featured more than 70 acts playing on 12 stages in Niigata.

attendees from across the globe. I met fans from Venezuela, Australia, Shanghai and Brazil, just to name a few and they each displayed vast musical knowledge of several acts on the bill. A nal thing I saw at Fuji Rock Festival 2011: In the lobby of my hotel adjacent to the festival grounds, several guests were surng the Internet on their laptops and iPads after breakfast. A bearded man with dark, shaggy hair sat down in a chair and pulled out his cellphone. It was Jeff Tweedy,

lead singer of the band Wilco, who played the nal night on the White Stage. Although Fuji Rock provides muchdeserved exposure to smaller independent bands especially native Japanese groups and talented DJs there was no denying that the biggest draw of the nal day was the triple-threat Green Stage lineup of Yellow Magic Orchestra, The Chemical Brothers and special guests The Music. But regardless of where your tastes fall, there was undoubtedly something for everyone.