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www.torii.army.milVOL. 38, NO. 27July 15, 2010

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SAGAMIHARA FAMILY HOUSING AREA – Jared Snell, 8, rides a bicycle simulator during the Children’s Accident Prevention Day event held June 24 at Arnn Elemen-tary School. Instructing Jared are Chieko Kajigaya, center, the Safety Inspection Program administrator for Camp Zama, and Miwa Ogino, right, the assistant police inspector at Sagamihara South Police Station. The event featured a class on bicycle safety, a kidnapping-prevention demonstration, and a police car exhibit.

Training wheelsPhoto by Dustin Perry

Obama announces return of SAVE AwardBy Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama wants federal employees to submit their ideas for eliminating government waste and saving American taxpayers’ money as part of the 2010 SAVE Award program.

Obama made the announcement in a video on the White House website July 8.

“If you see a way that the government

can do its job better or do the same job for less money, I want to know about it,” he said.

The program – Securing Americans’ Value and Efficiency – began last year and was an instant success.

“In just three weeks, federal employees submitted more than 38,000 ideas iden-tifying opportunities to save money and improve performance,” said Peter Orszag, director of the Office of Management and Budget.

Nancy Fichtner, a fiscal program sup-port clerk at the Colorado Veterans Affairs Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo., received the 2009 SAVE award for her proposal that saved about $2 million. She suggested that the Veterans Affairs Department find a way to reuse medicines that are prescribed by physicians, but not used by patients.

The deadline for submissions is July 22, with the winners being announced in September.

“In a change from last year, we also are

asking federal employees to help rate the submissions from their fellow workers,” Orszag said. “This new feature will allow employees to apply their insight to the evalu-ation process, making sure the best ideas make it into the fiscal 2012 budget.”

Some of the most innovative ideas come from those federal employees on the front lines, Obama said.

Civil servants interested in submitting their ideas should go to http://SAVEAward.gov.

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Zama Briefs

Family Matters BlogA former editor and writer for the American Forces Press Service has launched the Family Matters Blog to provide resources and support to military families as well as encourage a dialogue on topics ranging from deployments to the challenges of everyday life. The blog features current, up-to-date postings that matter to military families. To view the blog, go to http://afps.dodlive.mil/.

Lodging InformationLodging renovations are complete. As of May 14, the front desk and offices have relocated back to Bldg. 552. The temporary bus stop located on Sand Road, between Bldgs. 552 and 780 were removed and relocated to Bldg. 552 as of May 17. All lodging phone numbers will remain the same, with the front desk reachable at 263-3830.

Mail DispositionDue to space limitations at the Camp Zama Consolidated Mailroom (Bldg. S-383), any customer planning on taking leave or going on temporary duty for more than 30 days must make arrangements for disposition of their mail during their absence. Customers may fill out a DD Form 2258 (Temporary Mail Disposition Instructions) to forward mail to a temporary address or utilize PS Form 3801 (Standing Delivery Order) to authorize someone to pick up their mail. For more information, call 263-8587.

Victim AdvocacyVictim advocacy is a free service for all personnel in the military community and is located in Bldg. 402 at Army Community Service. Victims are allowed to come and talk to a trained victim advocate and inquire about available services. To contact a victim advocate, call 263-4853 or 080-6772-6735.

Voter AssistanceThe Federal Voting Assistance Program has launched an online voter registration assistant to help more than 6 million military, their voting age dependents, and overseas voters better navigate the registration process. The new online FVAP Voter Registration Assistant helps automate a once cumbersome, manual process in advance of the mid-term elections. Go to www.fvap.gov to register and request your absentee ballot.

Bon Dance LessonsCome learn the graceful steps of the Japanese Bon Dance. Free Bon Dance lessons will start July 20 to help members of the community prepare for the annual Camp Zama Bon Odori Festival. Lessons will be offered July 20, 22, 27, 29, and Aug. 3 and 5 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Community Activity Center (formerly known as the Community Cultural Center). No preregistration is required, just show up and learn the moves. For more information, call the USAG-J Community Relations Office at 263-7156.

Shoplifting at Zama PX down in 2009CAMP ZAMA, Japan – A focus on

Electronic Article Surveillance systems, closed-circuit TV cameras and an aggressive youth shoplifting awareness campaign has resulted in a decrease in shoplifting at Army and Air Force Exchange Service facilities on Camp Zama as incidents decreased by 5 percent last year, from 19 in 2008 to 18 in 2009.

The recently released statistics reveal that the value of merchandise involved in these incidents also dropped, from $863.95 in 2008 to $674.99 in 2009.

“We have aggressively targeted juvenile shoplifting through training sessions with children 5 to 17 years of age,” said Edward Devlin, AAFES general manager for Camp Zama. “Additionally, we have increased EAS and stepped up tagging of high-demand merchandise.”

With a dual mission to provide quality goods and services at competitively low prices and generate earnings to support Morale, Welfare and Recreation or Services programs, AAFES, which has contributed more than $2.4 billion to military quality-of-life programs in the past 10 years, continues to focus its efforts on reducing theft.

“Shoplifting from the exchange af-fects the entire military community,” said Devlin. “Because AAFES is a military command with a mission to return earn-

AAFES Pacific Region Public Affairs

Photo by Cierra Baldwin A customer walks past the security sensors at the entrance of the Camp Zama Post Exchange. It was reported that shoplifting incidents at the store decreased by 5 percent from 2008 to 2009, and the value of stolen merchandise dropped by $188.

ings to quality-of-life programs, shoplifting impacts the bottom line and, in essence, takes money directly from the pockets of military families.”

If shoplifting is suspected, AAFES loss-prevention associates turn the issue over to local law enforcement. In addition to

possible disciplinary action and criminal prosecution, the Federal Claims Collection Act allows AAFES to enact a flat, adminis-trative cost of $200. There may be further fees, in addition to the Civil Recovery Program, depending on the condition of the recovered merchandise.

Festivals, holiday celebrations ensure busy summer season at Torii Beach

TORII STATION, Okinawa – Torii Beach has been a busy spot so far this summer with a variety of fun in the sun family-oriented events taking place including the fourth annual Jazz and Salsa Festivale June 25 and 26 and an All-American Beach Party on July 3.

Music filled the air on Torii Station when nearly 10,000 service members, family members, civilians and local citizens came out to Torii Beach for the Jazz and Salsa Festivale.

The festival was an open-base event, one of only two events held on Torii Station each year when the installation is open to the public, the other event being Rocktoberfest in October.

“This was our largest turnout in the four years we’ve held the Jazz and Salsa Festivale out here on Torii Beach, with almost 10,000 people attending the event this year,” said Justin Evers, Torii Sta-tion’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation business director.

Salsa was the theme on Friday night, with local band Kachimba 1552 performing salsa, Latin jazz and conga music, and even of-fering free dance lessons on the spot.

The Okinawa Jazz Association highlighted the Saturday night performance with a variety of jazz styles including Dixieland, a swing quartet and an orchestra.

Several vendors were on site to ensure there was enough food and beverages for the weekend, including AAFES, the USO, Oki-nawa Vendors Association, U.S. Land and Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers, or BOSS, who enticed customers to their booth by frequently announcing their unique treat: fried Oreos.

“The fried Oreos were definitely a huge hit. We only made them Saturday night and they were completely sold out before the night was over,” said Cpl. Chadwick Bromley, BOSS president.

The BOSS booth generated more than $1,300 over the week-end.

“It was great to participate in the Jazz and Salsa Festivale. It helped us to get the BOSS name out there and we were able to

raise money for our program to help defer the cost of T-shirts and some upcoming trips we have planned for the single Soldiers,” said Bromley.

The Army Substance Abuse Program was also on-site with help-ful information on how not to be “That Guy” or “That Girl.”

Torii Station celebrated Independence Day a day early on July 3 with an All-American Beach Party complete with fun and games for kids of all ages.

A motorcycle ride of made-in-America Harley Davidsons started off the beach party with a road trip out to Zanpa Point and Maeda Point, then back to the beach where the bikes were displayed and judged for best paint job, best chrome and coolest bike.

There was a remote control car demonstration, kite flying, a train ride, water slide and even paddle boats for younger children to enjoy.

Rounding out the celebration of America’s birthday celebra-tion were the traditional American staples: hot dogs, hamburgers, apple pie and fireworks.

By Lauren HallTorii Station Public Affairs

Photo by Lauren Hall

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IMCOM messageLt. Gen. Rick LynchCommander, Installation Management Command

Army families deal with unique chal-lenges associated with military life, es-pecially when it comes to relocation. Not only do families have to find a new place to call home, they also have to find new health care and child care providers, enroll children in new schools and activities, and build new networks of friends and support. These challenges are not easy for any Army family, but for those with special needs, they are magnified.

Families with members requiring special educational and medical services often have to rebuild a complex system of providers and services to support the health and devel-opment of their family members. Families can put an incredible amount of time and effort into creating a network that enables their family members to flourish, and then when it comes time to relocate, they have to start again.

The Army does not intend for these families to go it alone. The Exceptional Family Member Program, managed through Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command, is a comprehensive, coordinated program that provides community support, educational, medical, housing and person-nel services to families with special needs. Families who have questions or need EFMP support are encouraged to go to their installa-

tion’s Army Community Service and speak with the EFMP manager.

Soldiers with family members who have special needs are required to enroll in EFMP, so that those needs can be considered during the nominative phase of the military person-nel assignment process. Some Soldiers may be reluctant to identify family members for this program. They may feel that identify-ing with the program will adversely affect their career. This is simply not true. Army leaders at all levels must help dispel this misconception.

It is also important for Soldiers and their families to know that the Army’s EFMP does much more than provide information for assignment decisions. The EFMP is one way we can keep some of the most important promises articulated in the Army Family Covenant: providing access to high-quality medical care, educational opportunities and family programs that foster an environment in which families can thrive.

EFMP is currently serving 16 percent of all Army families, or more than 70,000 registered family members. The program has provided critical support to families since its start in 1979. Over the last 30 years, through initiatives such as the Army Family Covenant, the Army’s commitment and promises to families have become more

defined. At the same time, the number of on- and off-post programs and services available to families with special needs have increased and become more diverse. As a result of the Army Family Covenant promises and the greater array of programs to manage or coordinate with, we are committed to continually seek new ways to enhance our EFMP support to families.

The No. 1 request I hear from EFMP families during my installation visits is for assistance in navigating the variety of services and programs available through the Department of Defense, Department of the Army and other federal, local and state agencies. When Soldiers and their families move to a new location, they need to know what is available on and off the installation and how to access and coordinate all the services.

The 2010 National Defense Authoriza-tion Act requires all of the Armed Services to provide additional support for families with special needs. As a part of the Army’s response, IMCOM will add 44 system navigators to the existing EFMP staff at 26 garrisons stateside and overseas. The system navigators will help families connect to the local, state and federal resources they need. The 26 garrisons include Fort Hood, Texas; Fort Lewis, Wash.; Fort Bragg, N.C.; Fort Campbell, Ky.; and Schofield Barracks, Hawaii – the five installations with the high-est number of EFMP families. The system navigators will be trained and in place within the first quarter of fiscal 2011.

System navigation is just one of the areas we are looking at through the Army EFMP Strategic Action Plan, which grew out of EFMP summits held in February

2009 and February 2010. For all of the issues we are looking at – family member evaluation, enrollment eligibility, informa-tion management, coordination of services, new programs and others – our efforts are guided by the concerns of our families and a focus on improving Soldier and family well-being and readiness.

One way families with special needs can communicate their concerns and recommen-dations is through the Army Family Action Plan. AFAP is the Army’s grassroots effort through which members of the Army com-munity can identify and elevate significant quality of life issues affecting the commu-nity to senior leaders for action.

EFMP is also one of the programs that the Services and Infrastructure Core Enterprise is studying to bring about improvements for Army families. SICE is a collaborative and cross-functional team of more than 15 commands, organizations and staff offices formed to develop solutions to Army-wide challenges. SICE will determine how we can resource installations with the appropriate number of EFMP staff for the most effective and responsive program.

EFMP has provided and continues to provide an invaluable service, but this is an area in which we must always seek innova-tive ways to enhance support to families with special needs. Soldiers and families need to know before they depart for a new installation that they will be able to find the services necessary for the health and well-being of all their family members. This is part of our promise to families, for the sacrifices they make, and our commitment to Soldiers, whose strength and readiness is rooted in the strength of their families.

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UpcomingOngoing Events51st Annual Bon Odori FestivalCamp Zama’s 51st annual Bon Odori Festival is scheduled to be held from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 7 throughout the installation. As always, the event is open to the public and will include numerous activities throughout the day. A variety of children’s games, family entertainment, live music and entertainment, food, fireworks, and of course a traditional bon dance centered around a large platform in the middle of Rambler Field are among the scheduled activities. In advance of the festival, free bon dance lessons will be offered beginning Tuesday and continuing on July 22, 27, 29 and Aug. 3 and 5 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. each day. For more information, call the U.S. Army Garrison Community Relations Office at 263-7156. Post-Combat Stress SupportA special support group to assist those experiencing symptoms of post-combat stress is offered from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the community room at Army Community Services. For more information, call Gary Woods at 263-8091.

CLEP and DANTES TestingCollege-Level Examination Program (CLEP) and Defense Activity for Non-traditional Education Support (DANTES) testing sessions are held at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesdays. To schedule an appointment, call 263-5379 / 4691 or e-mail dspivey@asia.umuc.edu. To study for the CLEP tests, visit www. petersons.com. To study for the DANTES exams, visit www.getcollegecredit.com.Conducting an Effective Risk AssessmentThis course will teach participant how to prepare DA

Form 7566 Composite Risk Management worksheet for all situation and environment across a wide range of operations, activities and process.Target Audience: Managers/Supervisors/Military/CivilianCourse Schedule: July 15, 13:00 – 14:00Location: Bldg. 102, Room A-205How to apply: Contact Ms. Akisato at 263-3267 or yoshimi.akisato@zama.army.mil to register.

Lego RoboticsA Lego Robotics workshop is scheduled to be held from 2 to 3 p.m. July 28 through 30 at the Youth Center here. Register at CYS Parent Central Services, Bldg. 533, or call 263-8573 for more information.

Reminder: Portable Basketball GoalsThe commander and command sergeant major of U.S. Army Garrison – Japan would like to remind all housing residents that portable basketball goals are to be erected for immediate use only, and are to be removed and stored immediately after use. Basketball goals are not permitted to be erected in parking lots or on streets. They should also not be set up in a manner where players will be running and shooting from the street. For identification purposes, all basketball goals are to be labeled with the sponsor’s name and dwelling unit number. Unlabeled basketball goals left in common areas may be confiscated and disposed of. Residents are also reminded to always be courteous of their neighbors and that quiet hours from 10:30 p.m. to 9 a.m. are to be observed. Parents are also reminded to appropriately supervise their children and that any damages to vehicles or other property will be their responsibility. Please consider utilizing the basketball courts available at Yano Fitness Center, the Youth Center, or at school grounds.

Wind Bell Fair or Furin-Ichi @ Kawa-saki Daishi Temple, Kawasaki City, July 17-21750 kinds of 23,000 wind bells, or furin, from all over Japan will be on sale.

Awa-Odori Dance Performance Fes-tival @ Odakyu/Sagami-Tesudo Line Yamato Station area, July 23-25 The awa-odori dance has been performed for 400 years in Tokushima Prefecture on Shikoku Island. Hundreds of people dance to up-beat music played on Japanese instruments. Women wear summer cotton kimonos or yukatas 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, and men don’t let their heels touch the ground.

Fireworks Fest @ Yokohama North Dock, Aug. 1Fireworks Fest, an annual event at Yokohama North Dock, is scheduled to be held on Aug. 1. This will not be an open-base event, with only Status of Forces Agreement personnel, their immediate family members and authorized guests allowed to attend. For more information, call 269-6528.

M.I.A.’s latest album a step down from previous classics By dustin PerryTorii Editor

If /\/\ /\ Y /\, the latest album from genre-hopping rapper M.I.A. (Maya Arul-pragasam) can be faulted for anything, it’s the fact that the songs contained therein are nowhere near as memorable as those found on the undisputed classics Arular and Kala, her debut and sophomore efforts.

That’s not to say that there aren’t some enjoyable tunes to be found here – “XXXO” and “It Takes a Muscle” come immediately to mind – but none of them have the immedi-ate brain-burrowing power of, say, “Paper Planes,” M.I.A.’s crossover hit from 2008 that rocketed to popularity when it was featured in the trailer for the film Pineapple Express.

When trying to pinpoint what makes /\/\ /\ Y /\ not “work” as well as M.I.A.’s previous albums, it’s difficult to narrow it down to a single culprit. Some would start by pointing to how at odds her lyrics can sometimes be.

Born in London but of Sri Lankan de-scent, and with familial ties to the Tamil military, Arulpragasam has from the begin-ning of her career been a very politically motivated artist. She can take a message like gun violence or poverty in third-world countries, wrap it in a thumping techno beat or a clever sample and yield amazing results, but then follow it up with materialistic songs about cell phones and posh nightclubs.

And by extension, the comfortable life M.I.A.’s fame and success have afforded her only serves to further disconnect her

from the disadvantaged people and social injustices her music is meant to address. She of course shouldn’t be punished for having made a name for herself, but it’s understand-able that some may find the juxtaposition to ring a bit false (just ask the writer of last month’s scathing cover story on M.I.A. in The New York Times Magazine.

Another possible reason not-as-strong initial impression of /\/\ /\ Y /\ may be that it sounds, in places, unfinished. None of the beats seem to possess the “Eureka!” mo-ments that are abundant on Arular and Kala, when the perfect drum loop is paired with the perfect vocal or instrumental sample. There are some interesting choices here,

like the use of Verizon customer service representatives’ voices in the drippy, funky “Internet Connection.” There are also mo-ments of laziness: The unremarkable “Meds and Feds” samples a song by the group Sleigh Bells, who are signed to M.I.A.’s own N.E.E.T. record label, and “Born Free” is built around a simplistic and repetitive drum beat. (I won’t even get into album opener “The Message,” which laughably tries to turn “Dem Bones,” the famous children’s song about anatomy, into a Big Brother-like statement about how “the Google’s connected to the government.”)

The album is filled with half-realized ideas that will likely sound fresher when the songs are inevitably approached by more inspired DJs who can transform them into superior remixes.

But perhaps the most damning case that can be made against /\/\ /\ Y /\ goes back to its inability to deliver catchy songs. Some listeners who might be turned off by the heavy themes prevalent in M.I.A.’s music are willing to look past that if her songs are also heavy on pop sensibility, which the ma-jority of cuts from her first two albums most definitely are. This time, there is nothing that will likely win over the skeptics.

There is no questioning that M.I.A. is a talented artist, and while this review casts her latest album in a harsh light, there are moments scattered throughout it that allude to that talent. This just happens to be the first (and hopefully last) entry in her dis-cography where those who don’t buy into the hype surrounding her can rightfully say the emperor has no clothes.

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Okinawa teen cleans up WWII memorialBy tetsuo nakaharaTorii Staff

TORII STATION, Okinawa – It was four years ago when a Japanese teenager discovered that a memorial to one of the U.S. Army’s greatest leaders had been left unmaintained and just sitting near a bush in Itoman City, Okinawa.

The memorial is in honor of Lt. Gen. Simon Bolivar Buckner, the commanding officer of Tenth Army. Buckner was killed by enemy artillery fire at the site on June 18, 1945, three days before the island was declared secured.. He was surveying the last skirmishes of the Battle of Okinawa when he was struck in his chest by shrapnel, ac-cording to a letter written to Buckner’s wife by Brig. Gen. Edward D. Post.

Takeshi Kinjo, a local Eagle Scout with Troop 101 of the Greater Okinawa District and a freshman at Okinawa International University, has been voluntarily cleaning the monument and cutting grass, trimming trees and raking and bagging leaves near the site once a month since 2006.

Kinjo heard of about Buckner’s legacy from an American friend and fellow Scout. Kinjo was inspired after reading a letter written by Buckner to the commander of the Japanese forces during the Battle of Okinawa, and found that Buckner’s me-morial was in Okinawa. When he visited the Buckner memorial, it was obscured by a bush and surrounded by discarded and burning garbage.

“I want to keep this memorial clean so that more people can come to visit here,” said Kinjo. “I’ve seen some people actually stop to see the memorial recently; I’m happy they’ve noticed that it is here.”

Photo by Tetsuo NakaharaTakeshi Kinjo, an Eagle Scout with Troop 101 of the Greater Okinawa District and a freshman at Okinawa International Univer-sity, sweeps the memorial for Lt. Gen. Simon Bolivar Buckner, former commanding officer of the Tenth Army, June 23.

Every February, Kinjo organizes a joint clean-up effort with U.S. military members and other Japanese organizations. Cherry trees are donated to be placed at the memo-rial site by volunteers every year.

Last year, Buckner’s relatives visited

Okinawa to thank Kinjo for what he has been doing to honor the memory of the general.

“I think when wars happen, everyone [fighting] thinks the enemy is wrong and they hate them,” said Kinjo. “But I think

that even [both sides’] enemies were not killing people because they wanted to. I think General Buckner tried to stop the sacrifice of war, especially of the young people in Okinawa, and tried to foster an understanding between the two sides.”

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friday6:30 p.m.............The Last Airbender (PG) 103 minutes9 p.m........Twilight Saga: Eclipse (PG-13) 124 minutes

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friday7 p.m..........................Despicable Me (PG) 95 minutes9:30 p.m...The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (PG) 109 minutes

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

Appropriated Fund (APF) and Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) job announcements and application instructions are available at http://cpol.army.mil. For questions regarding APF vacancies, please call 263-3608. NAF MWR job announcements and required forms are also available at http://www.usarj.army.mil/information/zama/employ.htm. For questions regarding NAF vacancies, please call 263-5800.

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

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

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

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

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.

PCSing? I recently arrived and would love to have your flowers (potted or planted) for my quarters. Email me tsinjapan@gmail.com.

Keyboardist, drummer wanted: (B3 organ/piano). Zama-based rock band looking for mature musicians to play rock, blues, and country. Equipment and gig availability required. For more information, call Ron at 263-8277.

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

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

english teachers: Sagami Home English School is looking for Native English speakers to

teach English in their homes on the weekends. Please contact Tammy DeYoung at: tad3571@aol.com

Part-time english teacher: Pay is ¥16,000 to work four times per month. Two Mondays from 4 – 6:10 p.m., one Tuesday from 9 – 10 p.m. and one Friday from 7 – 8 p.m. Located 15 minutes driving distance from SHA in Minami-Rinkan area. For more information, E-mail Kaz at superkids-csc1190@nifty.com.

esl teacher: Seeking ESL teachers for two conversational group classes. One requires travel to Tama and is very accessible by car. Meeting times are the 1st and 3rd Sat. from 10:30 a.m. – noon for one class and Sat. from 3 to 4 p.m. for the second. Pay is ¥7,500 and ¥3,000 per hour respectively. Call 090-549-6725 or e-mail shantee12@yahoo.com.

instructor: Arts and Crafts Center seeks instructors to teach sewing, water color painting, washi paper craft and/or acrylic paint arts. Also looking for contracted framer who has at least

Child and Youth Program assistant (level 2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT, $9.58 - $17.09, Closes: Open Continuous

Recreation assistant (lifeguard), RD, Flex, NF-02, $9.29, Closes: Open Continuous

food service Worker (Bowling), BD, Flex, NA-02, $8.77, Closes: Open Continuous

operation assistant (Community Club), BD, Flex, NF-1101-01, $9.00, Closes: Open Continuous

lead Child and Youth Program assistant (sHa) (CYs), RFT, CY-02, $13.14 - $17.09, Closes: November 17, 2010, Open until filled

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

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

Physical Therapist, intermittent (240 hours): Provides physical therapy service in the areas of physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunctions in patients ranging from adolescence to the very elderly. Must have license to practice physical therapy in the U.S.

This is a contract positions open to SOFA status applicants. Resumes may be sent to Yoshiyasu.Aoki@us.army.mil. ALL applicants shall register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov.

Physical Therapist, intermittent (240 hours): Provides physical therapy service in the areas of physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunctions in patients ranging from adolescence to the very elderly. Must have license to practice physical therapy in the U.S. This is a contract positions open to SOFA status applicants. Resumes may be sent to Yoshiyasu.Aoki@us.army.mil. ALL applicants shall register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov.

instructor/facilitator: Camp Zama Education Center is looking for a Instructor/Facilitator to conduct daytime Online Academic Skills Course formerly called FAST. Bachelor’s Degree and Teaching License/Certificate preferred.Will be paid for 240 classroom hours per year. Call 263-5055 for more information.

instructor/facilitator: Torii Station Education Center is looking for a Instructor/Facilitator to conduct daytime Online Academic Skills Course formerly called FAST. Bachelor’s Degree and Teaching License/Certificate preferred.Will be paid for classroom hours taught per year.Call 263-5055 for more information.

Bookkeeper/ internal accountant: The West Pacific Girl Scouts is looking for a bookkeeper to maintain all financial records, produce monthly financial statements, perform other functions necessary to the position. Must be familiar with accounting procedures and principles, MS Excel and other accounting software. Full time, competitive pay with great benefits for someone with SOFA status. Please apply with a resume to westpacificceo@gmail.com or by calling Pam at 263-3597; resume may also be dropped off at the Girl Scout office in Bldng 533.

04 Nissan skyline fairlady Z/350Z: Dark Metallic Grey, Nismo, auburn leather seats, Excellent condition, 20/19” VIP Luxury Wheels, HKS exhaust system, 4” tips, Drill/Slot Rotors, Power everything, New JCI, TV, NAV, Mini Disc, Keyless, 6CD, PCSing: $14.500 OBO. Call 090-8517-9568 (4)

01 Nissan CUBe: 4 DOOR, SILVER, 21,000 K, great AC, RADIO, CD, NEW TIRES, $3,500. AVAILABLE 19 JULY. CALL 267-6286

96 Mitsubitshi RvR: Excellent condition, new $300 battery, new $500 Alternator, newer tires, Power windows, AC & Heat work perfectly, retractable mirrors,keyless entry,car rack. JCI until Apr 2011, Road Tax paid until Mar 2011. $2000/OBO. Call Don at 09098404592;263-7648 or email: donald.dais@yahoo.com (4)

94 Honda ascot; JCI to 23 Apr 11. Silver; good condition. $1,800 DSN 263-4354. (4)

04 Yamaha, YZf R1: Immaculate Condition, Drk Grey,13km, Carbon Fiber parts, Garage kept,TOCE Extreme 4/quad pipe exhaust, Vortex racing sprocket/gold chain, Double wind screen, Pilot Power 2CT Tires, New JCI, Plus much more $7,800. PCSing: Call 090-8517-9568 (3)

Softbank cell phones, only 18 months old. Buy one or two. One is black Panasonic, other is pink Sharp. Both have text and camera. Optional internet and int'l calling packages available. English instructions, battery charger included. Cost $187 ea new. Yours for $90 each, or $150 for both. Call Tom at DSN 263-8349, or 080-3708-3281, pls lv msg. Or tom-zama@softbank.ne.jp. (3)

Misc items: Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55mm lens kit with BG-E5 grip and additional battery, like new condition. Asking $450.00, Giant Escape R3 Hybrid bicycle, brand new, never ridden, very light and always kept indoors. Asking $400.00 If interested in any of these items, please contact Mike at BAL1969@HOTMAIL.COM or at 090-6311-9177. (3)

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Jacuzzi, Steam Room, SaunaThe jacuzzi, steam room and sauna are co-ed at the Yano Fitness Center. On Wednesday mornings, the jacuzzi, sauna and steam room are closed for maintenance from 8 a.m. - noon.

Water AerobicsWater Aerobics classes from 9 - 10 a.m. Monday, Wdnesdays and Fridays. Aqua Jogger classes from 6 – 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Yano Fitness Center. For more information, call 263-4664 / 5656.

Your Weekly Dose

Access to care at BG Sams U.S. Army Health Clinic is avaialble 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 till the clinic opens, or if you need to seek medical care at either Yokosuka Navy Hospital, Yokota AFB Hospital or at a Host Nation Hospital or Clinic.

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. Of course, if you have a life threatening medical emergency such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, or trauma, please call “911” on post or “119” off post. If you are feel-ing sick, or have an injury that does not meet the criteria for life, limb or eyesight, please call the clinic first 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, such as Yokota AFB hospital, Yokosuka Navy Hospital or a local Host Nation clinic/hospital, in which case we would arrange for a translator to assist you.

Sports Briefs

Holes 1, 5 change at CZGCEffective immediately, the following measures are to be taken when hitting from Holes 1 and 5 at the Camp Zama Golf Course:

- Tee shots are “Irons Only” (no hybrids) from range mats with fixed tee height not to exceed 1/2 inch.

- Twenty-foot nets will be installed on Holes 1 and 5 during the week of June 21 through 27.

- The left edge of the cart path on Hole 1 is now out of bounds. A drop area is in place for any balls that go OB. Players must hit their fourth shot from the drop area – no provisionals.

- Players who hit a ball over the net will be suspended (see suspension policy below).

suspension Policy:

- Any player who hits a ball over the net on Hole 1 or 5 will be suspended for 30 days. The penalty for a second offense is a 90-day suspension, and the penalty for a third offense is a one-year suspension.

- All players who have previously hit a ball over the net will receive a separate memo from the commander advising them of the policy change. Therefore, they should take the appropriate risk-reduction measures to ensure they are not affected. For more information, call 263-3694.

Photos by Dustin Perry(From left): Pvts. Ryunosuke Tamaki and Kazunari Nozawa, both assigned to the Japan Ground Self Defense Force’s 4th Engineer Group, practice ju-kendo, the Japanese martial art of bayonet fighting, June 24 at their unit’s headquarters. Select members of the unit are training for the Under-25 All-Japan Ju-Kendo Competition to be held at Budokan Arena in August.

Pvt. Ryunosuke Tamaki adorns his face mask, or men, a critical part of the ju-ken-do uniform, before practicing June 24 at the 4th Engineer Group headquarters.

JGSDF members train for annual martial arts competition at Budokan

By dustin PerryTorii Editor

Select members of a Japan Ground Self Defense Force unit here who practice the martial art known as ju-kendo on a weekly basis inside a small gym are preparing to compete at a national level on Japan’s most renowned stage next month.

Six JGSDF members assigned to the 4th Engineer Group will take part in the Under-25 All-Japan Ju-Kendo Competition in August. The tournament, held annually at Nippon Budokan arena in Tokyo, regu-larly features about 1,000 competitors from across the country.

Based on spear-fighting and bayonet combat techniques that originated in the early 1600s, ju-kendo is predominantly taught within the Japanese military. The Japanese Imperial Army taught ju-kendo to its soldiers beginning in the middle of the 19th century, said Sgt. 1st Class Kenji Ito, who is assigned to the unit.

“The first requirement for new members of the 4th Engineer Group is to learn ju-kendo,” said Ito.

Currently, the 4th Engineer Group sol-diers train every week at the unit’s head-quarters, with the novices practicing apart from those training for the tournament at Budokan. There are three forms of ju-kendo practice – kihon geiko, kata geiko and shiai geiko – each with its own level of objectives. The first two are less formal and strenuous,

with practitioners usually performing light thrust drills with the mokujyo, a wooden rifle replica that has long been the standard ju-kendo weapon.

During shiai geiko, however – which is the method the 4th Engineer Group most commonly uses to train – combatants must wear their full uniform, which includes several pieces. Perhaps the most distinc-tive part of the ju-kendo uniform is the face mask, or men, which features several

horizontal steel bars that span from ear to ear and protect against strikes, and attached shoulder pads.

Ju-kendo training stresses two-person drilling patterns during which opponents practice quick thrusts with the mokujyo to one of the three points on the body: the throat, the chest, and the elbow or forearm. Striking one of these areas during a match will earn competitors a point, and the win-ner is the first to reach two points during a three- or five-minute-long match.

Pinpoint accuracy and deliberate move-ments with the mokujyo are critical to win-ning what are typically very brief matches, said Ito.

Players’ bodies are protected elsewhere by wearing a do, which guards the midsec-tion and stomach with a slightly bulbous plate usually made from bamboo or other hard material. The kote are wrist guards and the tare is a decorative belt-like article worn around the waist that also helps to protect the upper portion of a player’s leg.

The 4th Engineer Group members will continue to train for the competition at Budokan, but anyone in the community who is interested either in observing the training or learning ju-kendo is welcome to attend the sessions, said Ito.

Although briefly banned in Japan by Allied forces following World War II, ju-kendo shortly returned in its modern form. The All-Japan Ju-Kendo Federation was established in April 1956.

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King of the hill atop Mt. Fuji

Photos by Tetsuo Nakahara

By Tetsuo NakaharaTorii Staff

Climbing to the top of Mt. Fuji is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Japan. Officially, the months that people are allowed to climb are July and August because of the snow and cold temperatures on the mountain throughout most

of the year. Mt. Fuji’s elevation is 3,776 meters (12,388 feet) and it is surrounded by five lakes.

The recommended starting point is in the Yamanashi Prefecture at the Kawaguchiko fifth station, which is the most popular base to climb from. Climbers can take the Fuji Subaru Line toll road to get there. It will cost ¥2,300, and will take you to the parking lots near the starting point. The parking at this station can be packed during the holiday season, so it is better to get there very early in the morning.

You don’t have to be an expert climber to attempt Mt. Fuji. It will take approximately five to seven hours to climb up to the summit and an additional three to five hours to go back down to the fifth station.

The walk is simple and not extreme, however some parts get rocky and steep. The last 300 meters to the top can, for some climbers, be the most difficult portion.

If you don’t have confidence in your energy, you can stay overnight at an available mountain hut. You will see many mountain huts to rest yourself along the way. It is rec-ommended to have plenty of rest at the hut on the way up and down. This will not only

save energy, but also help you adjust to the altitude and prevent altitude sickness. In fact, it is recommended to bring an aspirin or painkiller in case you get a headache

because of the high altitude. And don’t forget to bring plenty of water. Experts suggest at least two liters for a night climb and much more for a day climb. Snacks are also a good idea. Even though snacks are sold along the route, at mountain huts along the way, it is smarter to bring a few necessities because the huts do not offer economical prices.

The most popular souvenir of Mt. Fuji is the walking stick, which helps you with tracking along the way. At each station, you can get a fire-branded stamp on your stick as proof that you reached that far. The stick can be purchased at the start point of the walk or at mountain huts on the way. The cost of walking sticks range from ¥1,000 to ¥1,200. Each stamp at each starting point costs an additional ¥200. It can get expensive, but it’s an experience of a lifetime.

At the peak of your climb, you’ll discover a centuries-old post office, which first opened for business in 1909. Here, you can send postcards to friends and family members with stamps from Mt. Fuji. This is Japan’s highest altitude post office and only operates from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the official climbing season. Letters and postcards posted here are stamped with a special “Japan’s highest point” post mark. In addition to sending out commemorative certificates, special Fuji stamps are available for purchase.