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Soldiers help open runways at Sendai airportBy J.D. LiepoldArmy News Service

WASHINGTON – U.S. servicemembers have been working jointly and around the clock with Japanese Self-Defense Forces since mid-March to help the nation get back on its feet following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami there.

At the request of the Japanese govern-ment, disaster and relief assistance code-named Operation Tomodachi was launched three days after the earthquake and tsunami. The land component portion of that opera-tion is led by Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, who also serves as commander of the Third Marine Division.

“It’s a terrible tragedy what’s happened in Japan, but for us and our military and the way we do business, this just affirms that the course that’s been charted as far as joint operations – the complementary capabili-ties, the expeditionary nature of the Marine Corps, the global reach of the Air Force, the deep capabilities of the Army and our Navy’s ability to operate anywhere – comes together to create a great capability, whether it’s for a war fight or for doing good like we’re doing here in northeast Honshu,” Brilakis said via telephone on March 28.

The Army component of Operation Tomodachi includes Soldiers from the 35th Combat Support and Sustainment Battalion, along with the 10th Support Group; 83rd Ordnance; 505th Quartermaster Bn.; 1st Bn., 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment; and 1st Bn., 1st Special Forces.

The task force, based out of Torii Station, Okinawa, has been serving as a humanitar-ian logistics hub at Sendai International Airport providing cargo trans-load, debris removal, sling-load rigging and delivering toys to children.

To date, the Soldiers have cleared more than 2,300 vehicles from Sendai Interna-tional Airport and delivered 140 drums of kerosene as well as clothing, shoes, blankets and hygiene kits to evacuees.

Brilakis said one of the great stories that has characterized Operation Tomodachi was getting Sendai International operational within five days of the disaster. The airport was completely devastated by the tsunami, which left it covered in silt and under water. The terminal building and power grid were also damaged, as were navigation aids and refueling capability.

The general said Japanese authorities weren’t quite sure how, when, or if the

airport would ever get back in shape.“An Air Force special operations team

that was doing airfield surveys for us was sent up there,” Brilakis said. “They took a look at it, broke out the shovels and a couple of other pieces of gear and cleared the runway long enough for a C-130 to land on.”

From there, the civil aeronautics bureau and representatives from airport manage-ment found a construction company and civilians to assist in expanding airport capabilities.

“We brought in Marines and Soldiers and they’ve been working nonstop for about a week,” Brilakis added. “It’s just incredible. Every day they make great strides and five days into their work we were able to make the airfield C-17 capable, and just yesterday I learned the second runway is almost com-pletely cleared, so that is a tangible sign of progress for this nation, a sign of recovery that everybody is rallying around.”

Photos by Chip SteitzU.S. Soldiers and Marines teamed up to help clear the runway and areas surrounding Sendai International Airport as part of Operation Tomodachi, the joint operation supporting Japan following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami there.

Soldiers unload relief supplies to be given to displaced citizens in Sendai as part of their participation in Operation Tomodachi following the March 11 earthquake.

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NEWS

Zama Briefs

2011 Road Tax ProgramIf vehicle registration, title changes or

insurance have not been updated or com-pleted, a decal will not be issued.Camp ZamaTimes: 9 to 11 a.m. / 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.Location: Camp Zama Community ClubApril 19: Last names A through EApril 20: Last names F through KApril 21: Last names L through RApril 22: Last names S through Z; mini-cars and motorcyclesInfo: 263-4337 / 3732 / 4810Yokohama North DockDate: April 26 Times: 9 to 11 a.m. / 1 to 2 p.m.Location: PMO Bldg. S-331Info: 269-6528CostMotorcycles: 500 - 1,000 yenMini-cars (yellow plates): 3,000 yenSagami 500 Y plates: 7,500 yenSagami 300 Y plates: 19,000 - 22,000 yen Sagami 100 Y/E plates: 32,000 yen

AOSA scholarshipsThe Atsugi Officers’ Spouses Associa-

tion will be making scholarships available for seniors attending Zama American High School and spouses of servicemembers assigned to Naval Air Facility Atsugi. Ap-plications are available at www.atsugiosa.org. The deadline to apply for AOSA schol-arships is April 29. For questions, contact the AOSA scholarship chair at AOSASchol-arshipChair@yahoo.com.

‘You Made the Grade’Now in its 10th consecutive year, the

“You Made the Grade” program recog-nizes 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 six-inch 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 about “You Made the Grade.”

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response ProgramThose 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 (24/7 response). Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program website: http://www.sexualassault.army.mil.

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CAMP MISAWA, Japan – They’re a small detachment with a big mission – to support the Misawa Security Operations Center. However, it is their secondary mis-sion that has people talking, literally.

The 708th Military Intelligence Detach-ment located in Camp Misawa – a unit under the 441st MI Battalion, 500th MI Brigade – is the go-to unit for teaching conversational English to their Japanese counterparts. In fact, the unit’s Soldiers are so good at what they do, their commander says their English Language Training Mission calendar stays full due to word-of-mouth advertising alone among local Japanese military units.

“We have at least four Japanese units that we continually train and work with,” reaffirms Sgt. 1st Class Dejuan Groves, the unit’s first sergeant.

Groves also said new unit command-ers constantly inquire about 708th MI’s language training program, including Col. Koki Arase, the director of intelligence for the Japan Ground Self Defense Force’s Northeastern Army.

“My department is an intelligence department; we coordinate headquarters activities, so it is especially important for

By Sgt. 1st Class Sheryl L. Lawry500th MI Bde. Public Affairs

Unit’s secondary mission all about communication

Courtesy photo

Sgt. Ryan Welker, left, the English Language Training noncommissioned officer in charge, works on an icebreaker project with a member of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force. Welker and his team run the 708th Military Intelligence Detachment’s ELT Program, which helps the unit’s Japanese counterparts learn useful conversational English and military terminology.

our higher-level [soldiers and officers] to have this opportunity,” said Arase in regard to how his personnel benefit from the lan-guage training. “In Japan, English [is taught] from junior high school and up through the university level, but it is just writing and reading. This [training] is conversational. More importantly, it is military conversa-tion training.”

Because of the JGSDF’s participation in joint exercises such as Yama Sakura – an annual bilateral scenario-based training initiative where U.S. and Japanese military members work alongside each other – the need for their members to communicate with their English-speaking counterparts is vital to mission success, said Arase.

One of the more difficult aspects of the English language for the Japanese to grasp, Groves said, is the U.S. military’s use of acronyms – or as Arase calls it, “Military English.”

“This type of training bridges our lan-guage gaps,” said Arase. “It is very difficult to get the opportunity to have such conver-sations. Normal conversation is good, but military conversation is better.”

Arase has yet to send any of his personnel through the 708th MI’s English training. He visited the unit to discuss with Maj. Ryan Gist, the unit’s commander, the type of

English training that would best help his personnel, and to see if Gist’s trainers could accommodate those needs.

After a 30-minute meeting, during which the first conversations were about sports and Honolulu shopping, it ended with Arase and Gist agreeing they could indeed work together.

Arase expressed that his chief goal was to foster an ongoing relationship with the 708th, just as others before him have done and are still doing. This is a welcome partnership for both Groves and Gist, they said.

“I really feel like we are making an impact by being good ambassadors,” said Gist about his unit’s continual relationship with the Japanese units he and his Soldiers interact with, and the new units that request training support. “It builds our Soldiers’ confidence and gives them a true sense that they’re making a difference. They’re part of strengthening and building the ties between the U.S. and Japan.”

“The hardest thing is to get [the JGSDF members] to open up when they arrive,” said Sgt. Ryan Welker, the English Lan-guage Training noncommissioned officer in charge. “But once the ice is broken, the flood gates open and they will talk about anything and everything. It’s a lot of fun.”

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IMCOM messageLt. Gen. Rick LynchCommander, Installation Management Command

Earlier this month, I discussed the progress we made resolving 17 of the 40 quality-of-life issues brought forth at the Army Family Action Plan General Officer Steering Committee held in February. During the same week, AFAP delegates representing Army garrisons and commands worldwide met in our nation’s capital to review and prioritize 88 quality-of-life issues that had been identified throughout the year at midlevel AFAP conferences across the Army.

As the assistant chief of staff for Instal-lation Management and the overseer of the AFAP process, I had the privilege to speak to these delegates and impress upon them the great responsibility of identifying the most critical issues for the Army to work. Del-egates were comprised of Soldiers, spouses, Department of the Army civilians, wounded warriors and survivors. Each brought their own ideas, perspectives and experiences to share in the decision-making process. The task before them was not an easy one, yet they met the challenge with an overwhelm-ing sense of enthusiasm and energy. They reviewed, discussed and challenged each other on the issues. At the conclusion of the conference, 16 new quality-of-life is-sues were identified and reported to senior Army leadership.

The top five issues identified to senior Army leaders are:

• Identification cards for surviving chil-dren with an active-duty sponsor that anno-tate both active-duty and survivor status

• Wounded warrior caregiver training• Medically retired servicemembers’

eligibility for concurrent receipt of dis-ability pay

• Child development program fee cap• Medical retention processing time

restrictions for ReservistsCurrently, there is no way to annotate

both dependent-survivor status and active-duty status on an ID card. This issue affects dependants of dual military parents when one military parent dies or children of a sur-viving parent who remarry a servicemember. This may cause undue emotional stress when survivors must justify their status in order to qualify for specific services. The del-egates recommend ID cards annotate both dependant-survivor status and active-duty status to ensure survivors quickly receive all services available.

Delegates also recommend providing caregivers of wounded warriors formal standardized training on self-care, stress reduction, burnout, and prevention of abuse and neglect. Without this training, care-givers may suffer from caregiver fatigue, which may ultimately lead to the neglect of a wounded warrior or damage their mutual relationship. The implementation of formal standardized, face-to-face train-ing for designated caregivers of wounded warriors is critical to those who help heal our nation’s heroes.

The elimination of the 20-year time-in-service requirement for medically retired servicemembers to be eligible for concurrent receipt of disability pay was also identified as an issue to be worked this year. The CRDP eliminates the offset between retirement pay and VA disability compensation. Removal of the 20-year restriction would restore the full retirement pay and VA entitlements to the medically retired servicemembers with less than 20 years of active service.

Some military families using child development programs pay more than 25 percent of their total monthly income for child care. The recommendation is to cap program fees at 25 percent of the families’ total income.

Lastly, medical retention processing for Reservists is limited to six months from their date of release from active duty. However, medical conditions resulting from active-duty service are not always visible within those first six months. Extending the medical retention processing to five years would allow Reservists to receive proper medical treatment.

The remaining 11 issues identified by the AFAP delegates are survivor-, medical-, family support- and civilian personnel-related issues. I encourage you to learn more about these new issues by visiting the Army OneSource website at https://www.myarmyonesource.com/familyprogram-sandservices/. In addition, you can follow the progress on all issues that are currently being worked by selecting “Active Issue Search” at the bottom of the page and then search by issue number or keyword. The website also allows you to submit a new

issue directly to your garrison or unit AFAP process, and provides AFAP brochures, articles and videos to download. You can also download the “HQDA AFAP Issue Search” application for free on your iPad, iPhone and iPod.

As I have said many times before, our Army will not break because of its Soldiers, but it can break because of the stress placed upon our Soldiers and their families. Never before have we asked so much of our Army families. Because of this, the Army will continue to fully fund and staff Army family programs and keep our promise of providing Soldiers and families a quality of life that is commensurate with their service.

In order to ensure the promise is always kept, we must continue to identify ineffi-cient, redundant or obsolete programs and services so we can redirect those resources to where we truly need them. I challenge each of you to help us in this endeavor. In the near future, I will communicate to you where and how you can help. Moving forward, the AFAP process will not only be the identification of quality-of-life issues, but also the identification of potential offsets to resource them.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

SCHOOL NEWSZama Child Development Center: 263-4992

SHA Child Development Center: 267-6348� SAS Open Recreation Program: Parents: Are you looking for programs that your school-aged children can participate in? Children: Are you looking for things that will keep you active and busy outside of the house? If so, then the Open Recreation Program events are for you. School Age Services is offering open recreation opportunities in the weekday and Saturday afternoons for youth currently enrolled in grades one to six.

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

John O. Arnn Elementary: 267-6602� Science Fair: Arnn Elementary School’s “Science Fair and Invention Convention” is scheduled to be held April 27 and 28, with a special session from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m. on April 28, for interested parents to view student projects.All students in grades kindergarten through sixth will receive assistance and guidance from their classroom teachers, with students from grades fourth through sixth also having specific directions from their teachers to work as individuals or in pairs on their science experiment or invention. Students in grades kindergarten through third will work on their projects in large group settings. All projects will be seen by USAG-J military judges on April 28. For more information, call Beth Hauck at 267-6602.

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

children under 3 years of age, call EDIS at 267-6545 to schedule an appointment.

� GradeSpeed: DoDEA has implemented GradeSpeed in all fourth- through 12th-grade classrooms worldwide. GradeSpeed is a web-based program that enables parents to log in and view grade and attendance data for their students. GradeSpeed will be the only authorized and supported grade book used by DoDEA employees in these grades.All teachers have secure access to GradeSpeed through the use of an Internet web browser. Teachers use the grade book portion of GradeSpeed to enter assignments, grades and to maintain grade calculations. Teachers are also able to e-mail progress reports to parents through GradeSpeed. For more information, go to http://www.dodea.edu/back_to_school/gradespeed.cfm or contact Brandy Bell, educational technologist, at brandy.bell@pac.dodea.edu.

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. It’s up to U to turn yourself around. The teen center staff is here for U! 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. There will be a return bus to SHA for those youth who participate in the U-Turn Program.

UpcomingOngoing Events

Energy-saving noticeDue 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 unused office spaces, classrooms and conference rooms, and turn down all remaining individual lighting levels where pos-sible.

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 be-low. Reduce settings to 55 degrees at the end of the day.

3. Turn off all office/home 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 class-

rooms (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 docu-ments, 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.

12. Conserve water.

Training DVDs availableShoulder to Shoulder: I Will Never Quit on Life is a 16-minute 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.

Post-Combat Stress SupportA 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.

CLEP and DANTES TestingCollege-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.

Foreign Born Spouse Support Group Whether your question concerns immigration and natu-

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

Army Volunteer CorpsWould you like to learn new skills, meet new people

and explore new career fields? Then you may want to enter the exciting world of volunteerism. You can register as a volunteer in the Volunteer Management Information System. It’s 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 officer at 263-8087.

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Zama JROTC sends donation to teens in FukushimaBy Tetsuo NakaharaTorii Staff

Photo by Tetsuo Nakahara

Photo by Tetsuo Nakahara

Mikio Endo, left, mayor of Zama City, presents a picture of a sunflower, the symbol of the city, to Command Sgt. Maj. George Dale, right, commandant of the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps at Zama American High School. The mayor visited the ZAHS campus Monday to express his appreciation to the cadets for raising more than $150 to be donated to teenagers in Fukishima Prefecture who were affected by the earthquake and tsunami that struck northeastern Japan on March 11. The cadets say they will continue their effort to raise money.

Col. Perry Helton, left, commander of U.S. Army Garrison – Japan, briefs Kazuya Sakai, right, bias mayor of Sagamihara City, on an update of the Army’s role in “Operation To-modachi,” the ongoing relief effort taking place in northeastern Japan. Sakai, along with three Sagamihara City Council members, visited Camp Zama on March 30 for the brief.

Operational update

Money raised by Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets here was presented to the mayor of Zama City to be given to teenagers in Fukushima Prefecture who were affected by the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on March 11.

The cadets, who attend Zama American High School, visited the Zama City office Thursday to present their donation, along with a message of hope and optimism, to Mikio Endo. The mayor and two other members of the Zama City Council came to ZAHS Monday to express their thanks to the cadets and faculty members for their charitable efforts.

Upon seeing images and video footage of the devastation caused by the natural disasters in northeastern Japan, the JROTC cadets began to collect monetary donations from students and teachers in the cafeteria. They also went from classroom to classroom collecting special messages and origami paper cranes to be passed on to all the displaced citizens currently living in shelters and receiving food and water as part of “Operation Tomodachi” relief efforts.

The cadets’ visit with Endo represented the group’s second round of collected donations since March 11, the total of which has thus far has surpassed $150, said Com-mand Sgt. Maj. George Dale, commandant of the JROTC. Through the cadets’ efforts, they learned about teamwork and how to coordinate, plan and take action, he said.

“The cadets were currently studying [about a] ‘Service Learning’ program, which is essentially helping out in your community,” said Dale. “So we decided to connect the service learning and the donation together. Our intent was to do something to support the people in Fukushima.”

On Monday, Dale escorted Endo and his staff through the school and gave them a tour. Endo attended a promo-tion ceremony for the six cadets who took the lead in the donation project. As token of his appreciation, the mayor presented to the group a piece of hand-written art with the Japanese characters for “total cooperation,” and a picture of a sunflower, the symbol of Zama City.

“We were very moved by the donation from Zama American High School,” Endo told the cadets. “Tomorrow, I will go to Fukushima with my staff. I promise you I will carry your donation and message to the teens in Fukushima. I truly appreciate your effort.”

Members of the JROTC unit at ZAHS say they plan to continue collecting donations in support of the earthquake and tsunami victims, adding that they hope to invite teenage citizens from Fukushima to visit their campus.

“This earthquake is going to be something that we remember for the rest of our lives, and it affected all of us – even here,” said Victor Usher, the JROTC battalion commander. “After we saw what happened to our Japanese counterparts, we wanted to help out as much as we could because we represent the United States and the military. I wanted go out there and help out personally, but it’s kind of hard to do at this stage as a high school student. But I’ll continue to support them.”

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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.usag . p.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.

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Saturday6:30 p.m.................Sucker Punch (PG-13) 130 minutes9 p.m....................................Sanctum (R) 108 minutes

Sunday3:30 p.m......................The Eagle (PG-13) 114 minutes6:30 p.m.................Sucker Punch (PG-13) 130 minutes

Friday7 p.m..........................................Hop (PG) 96 minutes9:30 p.m........I Am Number Four (PG-13) 110 minutes

Saturday4:30 p.m.....................................Hop (PG) 96 minutes 7 p.m......................Gnomeo and Juliet (G) 84 minutes9:30 p.m........I Am Number Four (PG-13) 110 minutes

Sunday3 p.m......................Gnomeo and Juliet (G) 84 minutes 5:30 p.m...Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (G) 105 minutes8 p.m.............I Am Number Four (PG-13) 110 minutes

ATTENTION

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

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

APANESE 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.

Rising Sun Lodge 151, F&AM. Stated Meeting 1st Thursday of every month at the Masonic Bldg, Sagami Depot. For more information contact: rsl151@gmail.com; website: risingsunlodge151.com; or call Dave 080-3467-7881.

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Taek ondo 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

o unteer at U S Army Garrison apan Posta Ser ice 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.

Eng ish 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

ridays ) Call for details. Derek Partington English School, home 042-756-4483; cell 090-3082-4439 or E-mail: partngtn@ com.home.ne. p

Part-time Eng ish teacher: Pay is 16,000 to work four times per month. Two Mondays from

Chi d and Youth Program Assistant Le e- (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT,

$9.58 - $17.09, Open Continuous

Chi d and Youth Program Assistant Le e- (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, Flex,

$9.59 - $17.09, NTE: 9/30/2011, Closes: July 27, 2011

Operation Assistant BD Community Club, NF-01, Flex, $9.00, Close: April 17, 2011

C erk OA et c inic NF-02, Flex, $8.25, Close: April 15, 2011

Anti-Terrorism Force Protection instructorsanted 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 yeagleyc @yahoo.com.

Su stitute 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.

Physica Therapist Intermittent 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.

oki@us.army.mil. ALL applicants shall register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov.

Physica Therapist Intermittent 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.

oki@us.army.mil. ALL applicants shall register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov.

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 263-4412.

Instructor: If you interested to teach Hula, Jazz, Piano, Drum classes please contact Community Activity Center at 263-8892 or 3939

APANESE ISAASSISTANCE: 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

Due to the recent contract with Allied Telesis, residential phone numbers with 263- and 267- prefixes have changed. If you are currently running a classified ad in the Torii that lists an out-of-date residential number as a point of contact and would like to change it to your new extension, send an e-mail to tetsuo.nakahara @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.

newsletter is for MLC/MC/IHA personnel and US personnel who have Japanese subordinate employees. It is available at https://intranet.zama.army.mil/?linkid=fureai.

Ta e Top Miniatures: Do you play Warhammer 40K or Fantasy? Other miniature games? Well contact me and let’s roll some dice! Please email James @ ngolmo@gmail.com

Sports Photos anted: The Torii Newspaper wants to publish your action sports photos for sports of all ages, all seasons. To showcase your team or your child’s team, e-mail your digital action sports photos less than two weeks old (with captions) in .jpg format of 3mb or more to tetsuo.nakahara @us.army.mil.

Catering Ser ices: The Catering Office is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., plus it is open on Wednesdays by appointment only. For additional information and assistance, please call at 263-4204.

P OC Bi e Study Thursday morning atch Care rom : : am : Needs to be CPR-certified and first aid-certified. Paid position. Call Camp Zama Chapel at 263-3955.

Misc items: Purchased at Moda en Casa. Dimensions: 40cmWx 50 (d) x 69.5 (h). 40,000 yen. Matching dining table with 6 chairs. Table is 89.5cm x 50cm and is 69.5cm tall. Legs are removable. Nice warm finish. 50,000 yen. Photo's available. California King bedroom set. Built in North Carolina, purchased from Thomasville. Dark cherry. Includes bed, 2 nightstands, box spring and mattress. Dimensions are: Bed: 202 x 236 x 222h cm, Nightstands: 63.5w x 40.5d x 78.5h. 90,000 yen or best offer for the entire set. Photo's available. Get in shape while having some fun. Ride a lightly used Joba to a fitter fit. Read more about it here: http://en.item.rakuten.com/wide/4647/ 20,000 yen. 090-7843-6435 johnskb@gmail.com (6)

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� 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.

� Recently we have noticed an increase of calls to the “911” number. This is the emer-gency 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 263-4127 and push option 1 for triage nurse or 24/7 medical advice. Our provider on call will advise you on what options are available.

� 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 medi-cal assistance. These cards are available at the clinic and at various community events such as CIE and Medical Morning.

Biggest Loser’ contestApplicants must submit entry forms to the Yano front desk by Friday. The actual competition will begin in mid-April. Participants will be notified of the exact starting date via email. For more information, call 263-4664 or 263-3954.

Zama Book of RecordsCamp Zama’s Book of Records competition is scheduled to begin April 16 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will continue every third Saturday of each month. Events include free-throw and three-point shooting, body weight bench-pressing, volleyball accuracy serve, 40-yard dash, football toss, 50-meter swim and 50-meter kickboard. For more information, call 263-4664 or 263-3954.

Youth baseball kickoffOpening day for Camp Zama’s youth baseball, softball and tee-ball seasons is scheduled to be held beginning at 8 a.m. on April 23 at Rambler Field here. Special guests will be there to speak to the players and throw out the first pitches of the season.

New Hours at YanoAs of March 28, the Yano Fitness Center will open weekdays at 5 a.m. Closing and weekend hours will remain the same.

Yano pool reopened The Yano Fitness Center swimming pool reopened as of March 30. The hours of operation are from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call 263-4664 or 263-3348.

USAG-J Safety Office provides tips to avoid allergies By Chieko a igayaUSAG-J Safety Office

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of spring? Sunshine, green grass, new leaves, colorful flowers, a warm breeze … and, yes, allergy season.

Due to last summer’s plentiful sunshine and high temperatures, male flowers that store pollen grew vigorously. This year’s pollen count is expected to be much higher than the nation’s average.

Five to 10 times as much pollen will be in the air throughout the Kanto Plain this year compared to 2010, according to the Japan Weather Association. The local daily pollen count in places throughout Japan, except for Okinawa, can be found at http://weathernews. p/pollen/.

Residents of Okinawa are lucky because there are not many pollen-producing Japa-nese cedar or cypress trees there. During allergy season, many tourists visit Okinawa for relief. Okinawa is a haven for hay fever sufferers. However, watch out for other al-lergens such as grass, flowers and molds.

The good news is that there are a number of ways to protect you and your families from outdoor allergies that don’t cost much money and are drug-free.

For chi dren• Stay indoors when pollen counts are

high.• Pollen collects in the hair and on

exposed body surfaces. Have your child wash his or her hands or shower and change clothes after playing outside to remove pol-len and other allergens.

• Children should not be outdoors when the lawn is being mowed or if it is windy.

• Give your child a shower and shampoo every night before bedtime.

• Remove pollen by first washing your child’s face. Then use a clean washcloth and cool water to clean off the eyelids. This may need to be repeated every time your child comes home on a windy day.

• Encourage your children not to touch their eyes unless their hands have been washed.

• Children should wash their hands im-mediately after any contact with a pet.

• Use eye drops or medication if neces-sary.

Going outside• Wear sunglasses and a mask that filters

out pollen. Disposable, light and thin masks for allergy sufferers are available in pharma-cies and major health stores.

• Keep windows closed while driving, especially from 5 to 10 a.m. when plants release most of their pollen.

• Use the air conditioner instead of opening widows, and ideally use an air conditioner that has an allergy-reducing HEPA filter in it.

• Residents should clean their homes frequently to reduce pollen and dust.

• Wash bedding once a week in hot water to help get rid of dust mites and other al-lergy triggers.

• Always wash clothes after spending time outdoors to remove pollen and other allergens.

• Wipe off surfaces such as computer keyboards, counter tops, furniture and door handles.

• Avoid hanging clothes out in the sun to dry.

If these environmental modifications

are not enough, allergy medications may be needed to get desired relief. It is very important to know how to properly use sedating and non-sedating medications to treat seasonal allergies.

Sedating antihistamines can cause drowsiness and decrease driving safety. They also affect motivation and mood, and diminish the performance of clerical tasks and cognitive functions. Studies have shown that the equivalency rates for sedat-ing antihistamines have been shown to be comparable to a .05 blood-alcohol rate.

Important things to consider• Read and heed the label. Sedating

medications carry warnings such as “may cause drowsiness” or “avoid driving a motor vehicle or operating equipment.”

• Maintain a list of medications, the doctors who prescribes them, the pharmacy and the prescription numbers, the amount taken, the time of day they are to be taken, and any reactions they may cause.

• Do not take drugs prescribed for someone else, even if you share the same symptoms.

• Always keep drugs in their original containers.

• Always estimate children’s dosages based on their weight.

• Never let children take medications unsupervised.

• Those who are pregnant or intended to become pregnant should tell their physician before taking any medicine.

It is possible for people to live in Japan for years with no allergy-related problems and suddenly experience them. Take precautions for allergies, take medication properly, and do not let allergies get the best of you.

orkers from the Directorate of Public orks here install a new 70-square-foot electronic scoreboard Monday at the Camp Zama softball field. The scoreboard replaces the previous one’s lightbulb display with a new LED-light display.

They know the scorePhoto by Tetsuo Nakahara

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‘Depachika’: The hottest gourmet spotBy Tetsuo NakaharaTorii Staff

Photos by Tetsuo Nakahara

A variety of ready-to-eat items are sold in the depachika of the Odakyu store in Machida. Depachika are trend-setters when it comes to popular foods in Japan.

Along with Japanese food, specialties from all over the world – such as cheese made in France – can be found at depachika everywhere.

Avid depachika shoppers seek their favorite dishes of the day.Juice counters offering a variety of fresh, delicious choices are popular spots at depachika.

If you are interested in apanese food and want to see a variety of edibles at the same time and in the same place, there is no better place to explore than the basement floors of Japanese department stores.

The sub-level floors of department stores in Japan are called depachika, a combination of the words “depa” short for “department store” and “chika,” or “basement.” Depachika are known as “the food floor” in Japan, where customers can get a taste of the country’s hottest culinary trends.

Each department store creates its own unique spin on the style of its depachika in order to demand attention from customers. You can see many famous gourmet stores opening food booths that offer their specialty delicacies, and precious real estate on the floor rotates depending on their popularity.

You can find plates from five-star hotels, household dishes arranged by first-class Japanese restaurants, freshly-baked baguettes from a world-class bakery, just-boiled Chinese dumplings, sweets from all over the world, and also specialties from throughout Japan. The prices are also fairy reason-able, making it easy for people to buy just one or

two dishes to complement their dinner. A lot of the booths offer dishes that include sea-

sonal vegetables and fruits, allowing customers to feel the turning of the seasons with their tongues. It is fascinating to think that just a short walk through a depachika can take you on a diverse and eclectic journey through world cuisine.

Depachika are particularly popular spots for women. There is even a website, www.depachika.com in apanese , that tracks current food fairs, limited-time bargains and special-guest vendors, so that even working women on the go can snap up gourmet deals on their way home from the office.

Around Camp ama, there are two ma or de-pachika nearby: at the Isetan department store in Sagamiono, and the Odakyu department store in Machida. Samples are often offered to give custom-ers a taste of their potential purchases. Depachika are also great places to buy souvenirs or gifts for food-loving friends and family members.

If you’re looking to save money on food, you can visit depachika around closing time. Many ready-to-eat items are sold at discount prices at the end of the business day.

It would be ideal for those planning to have a cherry blossom picnic this weekend to visit the near-est depachika to pick up some delicious dishes.