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Processing begins for those voluntarily departing Japan

By Dustin Perry
Torii Editor

Processing began Saturday for eligible family members of Soldiers and U.S. civilian employees assigned to U.S. Army Japan who plan to leave the country following the U.S. State Departments authorization for voluntary departure. An estimated 420 spouses and children have signed up to leave Japan under this order, most of whom were at Yano Fitness Center Saturday to ensure personal accountability during their unknown length of absence, and to verify that they have all the necessary travel documents. Representatives from several support service agencies were on site to provide further information and answer any questions. The voluntary departure was authorized in response to concerns about the stability of reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, where operations have been ongoing to contain leaking nuclear material caused by the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that struck the northeast coast of Japan. The order allows for the government-funded departure of eligible U.S. citizens from Japan until it is deemed safe for them to return. The purpose for this forum here is to allow you to engage the various support service agencies, Paul Famelli told Soldiers and family members assigned to the USARJ Band and 441st Military Intelligence Battalion during a preliminary brieng Saturday at Yano. Any paperwork that you need to ll out, you can go to the appropriate support service agency. Once you have completed your packet, you report that to your chain of command. Famelli, a plans and operations specialist assigned to the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobiliza-

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Soldiers and other personnel assigned to U.S. Army Japan go through processing Monday at Yano Fitness Center here to ensure they and their family members are prepared in the event that a mandatory evacuation from Japan is issued to all U.S. citizens.

tion and Security here, went on to explain the steps that departing personnel would need to take once they were complete with the initial processing. He told them to remain close to home so that if ight notications were nalized, they could be ready to depart within two hours. It has since been determined that the rst ight for Camp Zama personnel is scheduled to depart Japan on Friday. Organizations represented at the departure processing included the Directorate of Human Resources, the Japan District Veterinary Command, the Legal Ofce, the Red Cross, the Safety Ofce, and the Department of Defense Education Activity.

Our role is to provide schoolrelated information to parents who have decided to voluntarily depart, said Denise Leach, principal of Zama American Middle School. If they stay gone longer than two to three weeks, we are highly encouraging them to enroll their children in a school where they are. Were also telling them how they can get their childrens school records when needed. Aside from the temporary halting of classes that occurred Friday and Monday, services as ZAMS, Zama American High School and Arnn Elementary School have resumed normal operations. See DEPARTURE, Page 6

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Zama Briefs
2011 Road Tax Program
If vehicle registration, title changes or insurance have not been updated or completed, a decal will not be issued Camp Zama Times: 9 to 11 a m / 12:30 to 2:30 p m Location: Camp Zama Community Club April 19: Last names A through E April 20: Last names F through K April 21: Last names L through R April 22: Last names S through Z; mini-cars and motorcycles Info: 263-4337 / 3732 / 4810 Yokohama North Dock Date: April 26 Times: 9 to 11 a m / 1 to 2 p m Location: PMO Bldg S-331 Info: 269-6528 Cost Motorcycles: 500 - 1,000 yen Mini-cars (yellow plates): 3,000 yen Sagami 500 Y plates: 7,500 yen Sagami 300 Y plates: 19,000 - 22,000 yen Sagami 100 Y/E plates: 32,000 yen

Harrison holds Town Hall

USARJ cmdr. provides info on voluntary departures

AOSA scholarships
The Atsugi Ofcers Spouses Association will be making scholarships available for seniors attending Zama American High School and spouses of servicemembers assigned to Naval Air Facility Atsugi Applications are available at www.atsugiosa org The deadline to apply for AOSA scholarships is April 29 For questions, contact the AOSA scholarship chair at AOSAScholarshipChair@yahoo.com

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Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison Sr., left, commander of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward), addresses community members Friday at the Camp Zama Community Club here. Harrison held a town hall meeting during which he provided updates and answers to questions regarding the voluntary departure from Japan of U.S. servicemembers and Department of Defense civilians family members as a precaution following the 9.0-magnitude earthquake that struck the country on March 11.

You Made the Grade

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

By Dustin Perry
Torii Editor

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program

Those aware of a sexual assault should report it immediately It is punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and other federal and local civilian laws USAG-J Camp Zama Sexual Assault Hotline: 882# or 090-9395-8909 (24/7 response) USAG-J Torii Station: 090-6861-8042 (24/7 response) Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program website: http://www. sexualassault.army.mil.

The commander of U S Army Japan and I Corps (Forward) provided the community here with the latest information regarding the voluntary departure from Japan of U S servicemembers and civilian government employees family members that was authorized last week in response to events following the 9 0-magnitude earthquake that ravaged the country on March 11 Maj Gen Michael T Harrison Sr , during a series of town hall meetings he held Friday at the Camp Zama Community Club here, also addressed a number of concerns and questions that arose among residents here in the wake of the ongoing situation at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant You are seeing a lot of news reports about Japan and all of the things that have occurred here since last week, and things that are ongoing now, Harrison told attendees A lot of what you see is factual, and a lot of what you see is highly exaggerated for the purpose of selling news I ask that you really balance how you interpret some of the things you see coming across the airwaves As the voluntary departure of personnel here enters its initial stages and the possibility of mandatory evacuation looms, the general asserted that USARJs No. 1 priority is to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster-relief support to the people of the Sendai region Harrison visited the coastal town early last week and said he got a personal look

at the death, destruction and displacement of human beings who were enjoying a normal life before massive tsunami waves practically destroyed the entire area He urged community members here to keep in perspective the minor inconveniences being experienced here, such as sporadic power blackouts and an increased demand for resources such as gasoline, food and water [The destruction in Sendai] does not compare to some of the disruptions and inconveniences that all of us here are dealing with, said Harrison No matter how emotionally signicant those inconveniences are in our life, we all have shelter, heat and clothing There are many citizens in this country who are shivering under a shack wondering where their child is Addressing the situation at the nuclear reactor site and the ongoing efforts to neutralize the problems there, Harrison said the status there is still unstable, but added the Japanese government has magnied the effort and come up with some pretty signicant solutions that are having a positive impact on their ability to contain the potential for excess [radiation] leakage This potential for the endangerment of human health was likely what sparked the U S State Department to announce Thursday the voluntary departure of eligible family members, which ofcially began Saturday with a ight that left Yokota Air Base Preliminary processing for those family members of Soldiers and civilians assigned to USARJ who plan to voluntarily depart

began Saturday at Yano Fitness Center here They were given a brieng and then went through a number of stations to verify that they had all necessary travel documents, thus ensuring personal accountability throughout every step of their departure and eventual return An estimated 420 people at Camp Zama signed up for ights out of Japan through Sunday As of Wednesday, no USARJ personnel have yet left Japan as part of the voluntary departure. The rst ight carrying family members from here is currently scheduled to depart Friday This follows the coordinated planning Harrison spoke of Friday in an effort to provide to the community answers that will allow [them] to make appropriate decisions, he said Harrison preemptively answered several questions surrounding details of the voluntary departure He addressed concerns about bringing pets, where travelers nal destinations will be and whether or not they can choose them, what expenses if any travelers can expect to incur, and what will happen to their Soldiers and civilians who remain in Japan Listing the options for pet owners, Harrison most strongly recommended leaving their pet or pets in the care of a neighbor, friend or colleague until they return They can also elect to ship pets at their own expense, he said It has since been determined that military dependents will be able to bring their pets at no cost Civilian dependents may incure costs for pet transport, acSee TOWN HALL, Page 9

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Helton addresses issues following earthquake

By Dustin Perry
Torii Editor

Four days after the largest earthquake in Japans history struck off the east coast of Tohoku, the commander of U S Army Garrison Japan held joint town hall and community information exchange meetings to address the questions and concerns of residents here Held at the Camp Zama Community Club in a mostly dark ballroom, due to rolling power blackouts that had gone into effect at that point to conserve energy the town hall and CIE meetings were meant to ensure everyone gets the information that youre after [and] that you have a clear understanding of whats going on, Col. Perry Helton told attendees Helton rst offered updates on the role Soldiers assigned to various U S Army Japan and USAG-J units would play in the relief efforts currently underway in Sendai, Japan the coastal town that bore the brunt of the devastation caused by the massive tsunami waves that followed the earthquake A 10-member disaster assessment team deployed from Camp Zama to Sendai on March 14, and more are expected to follow, said Helton We need everyone joined at the hip, sleeves rolled up, [and] ready for whats coming, Helton pleaded to the audience We need your support to make sure that were all pulling the rope in the same direction so that at the end of the day, when all is said and done, we all can stand up [and] take a bow for a job that will be well-done It was determined that classes at Zama American Middle and High schools, as well as Arnn Elementary School, would continue as normal, Helton said at the meeting This held true throughout the week until Friday, when classes were canceled in response to the voluntary departure order that was issued Thursday by the U S State Department [See related story on Page 1 Ed.] I have been in close consultation with

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Col. Perry Helton, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Japan, addresses attendees during a joint town hall and community information exchange meeting held March 15 to answer questions and concerns from residents here wondering how they would be affected by the earthquake that struck Japan March 11.

our principals since this incident occurred, said Helton All after-school activities have been canceled for March Roughly at the end of March, there will be a re-evaluation and well be putting that information out. Addressing the issue of the power blackouts, Helton assured the community that all essential facilities and services would continue to be available He urged residents living on USARJ installations to take the proper steps to sustain themselves during the blackout periods, which occurred throughout the rst week following the earthquake It was discovered on the evening of March 13 that the earthquake increased the level of turbidity sediment and other naturally occurring underground minerals in Camp Zamas water supply. This increase did not make the water unt for consumption, health ofcials here said, but

the decision was nonetheless made to drain and rell the installations existing supply, which required a water outage that lasted through the morning of March 14 Helton praised the efforts of Directorate of Public Works personnel here for their discovery of the turbidity issue, as well as their prompt response, which allowed water usage to be restored on the installation four hours earlier than expected We had blocked out 12 hours to try and get the water returned [to Camp Zama residents], said Helton We managed to do it in eight hours so that when you woke up on Monday morning, water was owing. The commander went on to thank employees at the Commissary, who worked extended hours on the night of the water outage to allow residents to purchase bottled water Also available outside the Commissary were large tanks lled with potable water, put in place by Soldiers assigned to the 35th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion Helton assured Camp Zama residents that, as of March 14, water on the installation is safe for consumption, and there is no foreseeable change to that status in the near future Helton then addressed lingering questions about the availability of certain resources, such as food and gasoline The supply of gas at the Camp Zama pump station was depleted as of March 15 and at least one pump there was inoperable, but the delivery of gas there resumed shortly thereafter and is currently available to residents, he said We are working feverishly to make sure that we can [remain] resupplied, said Helton Our [Army and Air Force Exchange Service] manager has assured me that there is fuel, and there is plenty of it for you to put in your vehicles Helton promptly assured the community that there are no issues in regard to the availability of food at all Defense Commissary Agency facilities here. DeCA ofcials informed him that there is a six-month sup-

ply of food on hand, Helton said, and that there is no need to be concerned Please do not run out and raid the Commissary, Helton pleaded Please do not hoard items; there is no need to do that In the days following the earthquake, a number of explosions occurred at reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant The threat of radioactive material entering the atmosphere and negatively affecting human health remains one of the primary concerns of citizens in Japan as efforts continue to neutralize the problem Personnel assigned to Pacic Health Command and U S Army Medical Department Activity Japan began monitoring air levels in the surrounding area shortly after news of the problems at the power plant broke, said Helton The monitoring continues 24 hours a day and readings are taken every three hours, he said So far, the level of radiation recorded in the immediate area is negligible meaning there is no notable threat to human health said Helton His assessment was backed up by Col Craig Mears, the deputy commander of clinical services for MEDDAC-J Were monitoring the radiation in the atmosphere and what we have now is baseline and a little bit above baseline [levels], said Mears. If you were to y from the states to Japan, you would get much more radiation than what you would get here now, sitting still See ISSUES, Page 9

Correction notice
A cutline for a standalone photo on Page 3 of the March 17 issue of the Torii incorrectly stated Japan Ground Self Defense Force Col Michio Yoda as being on the left side of the photo He was on the right side The editor of the Torii apologizes for this mistake

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Commanding General: Maj Gen Michael T Harrison Sr Garrison Commander: Col Perry Helton Garrison Public Affairs Ofcer: Edward H Roper Editor: Dustin Perry Staff: Tetsuo Nakahara Okinawa Bureau Chief: Anastasia Moreno Okinawa Bureau Staff: Lauren Hall

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Cooperative completion

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Sgt. 1st Class Kenta Nakagawa, right, assigned to the Japan Ground Self Defense Forces 302nd Company, Military Police, at Camp Ichigaya, receives a certicate of completion for the joint U.S. Army and JGSDF cooperative program from Col. Robert Deyeso, U.S. Army Japan deputy commander, during CO-OP Group 59s farewell luncheon held March 15 at the Camp Zama Community Club here. Thirteen JGSDF members received certicates for completing the 90-day program.

SCHOOL NEWS
Zama 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 Ofce in Bldg. 533 on Camp Zama, or call 263-4125 or SAS at 267-6013. 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.

John O. Arnn Elementary: 267-6602

Science Fair: Arnn Elementary Schools 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 specic 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 elses 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

Zama American Middle School: 263-4040

Visit the Web at www.zama-ms.pac.dodea.edu/ for information pertaining to Zama American Middle School.

Zama American High School: 263-3181

Visit the Web at www.zama-hs.pac.dodea.edu/ for information pertaining to Zama American High School.

Child, Youth and School Services: 263-4500

U-Turn Program: This program is designed for youths to turn themselves around and get the help they need to graduate from high school and move on to higher education. Its up to U to turn yourself around. 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 nancial aid applications. There will be a return bus to SHA for those youth who participate in the U-Turn Program.

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Photos by Tetsuo Nakahara

Fireghters assigned to the U.S. Army Garrison Japan Fire Department conduct rope-rescue drills March 16 behind the Camp Zama Chapel as part of extensive rescue training operations. Nineteen reghters from the USAG-J Fire Dept. were selected to take part in the training, which began March 14 and will conclude Saturday.

Camp Zama Fire Dept. conducts rescue training

By Tetsuo Nakahara
Torii Staff

Nineteen reghters assigned to the U.S. Army Garrison Japan Fire Department were selected to receive intensive rescue training from professional instructors, which began March 14 and was held here and Sagami General Depot. The training was expected to be conducted bilaterally by members of the USAG-J, Zama City and Sagamihara City re departments. However, due to the earthquake and tsunami that struck the northeast coast of Japan on March 11, only USAG-J took part. Fireghters from Zama and Sagamihara went to the affected area to take part in rescue and recovery operations. This training, obviously, was a decision we had to make: Do we go on with the training, or do we concentrate on efforts of being able to support the Tohoku region? said William Moore, re chief for the Directorate of Emergency Services at USAG-J. The earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan place more emphasis on the need for this type of training for re departments. I can assure you that these reghters understand the signicance and importance of giving their all in this training, because we dont know when or where the next

disaster could strike this area we hope it Communications for the last three years. techniques they learned here, said Kusaba. never happens, added Moore. If it hapWhen you conduct rope-rescue opera- However, we have to be 100 percent prepens in this area, these reghters will be tions at the scene of a re, it is very important pared for them, because the people who much more prepared to go out and save the to follow safety rules because it is often done need help in those situations want to be lives of people who need our help and the at a great height, said Kusaba. Teamwork rescued 100 percent. emergency services we provide. is the key when conducting a rescue; the Camp Zama has plans for more bilateral The reghters learned concepts and rescuers always need to communicate with training with the Sagamihara and Zama re technical methods involved in rescue train- each other to ensure everyones safety. departments in the future. ing as a way to refresh their existing skills During the second week, urban searchIn the case of a disaster, cross-jurisdicand knowledge, said Moore. They received and-rescue training was held at Sagami tional cooperation will be needed to ensure technical rope-rescue training in the rst General Depot. The timely scenario for the the safety of our communities, said Yuji week basic techniques exercise, held inside a warehouse at Depot, Kumamaru, deputy chief of the USAG-J involving the use of was that of preparing for an earthquake. Fire Department. It is important to maintain static ropes, such as the We hope for there to not be many oc- our good relationship and communication low- and high-angle currences for reghters to use the rescue with the local re departments. rescue methods, rope rappelling, and high-angle stretcher attendance. Hideyuki Kusaba, a drill master for the Fire Department at Sasebo Naval Base, was invited as the special instructor for the entirety of the training. Kusaba was selected as the Department of Defense Fire Service Instructor of the Year in 2009, and has 23 years of experience working as a reghter. Kusaba has also maintained his role as an instructor of re and disaster management at the Masahiro Watanabe, a reghter assigned to the U.S. Army Garrison Japan Fire Department, Ministry of Internal Affairs and practices rope-ascension drills during rescue training conducted March 16 at Camp Zama.

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U.S. Forces Begin Relief Efforts in Sendai

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Soldiers assigned to the U.S. Army Japan Band and 441st Military Intelligence Battalion listen to a brieng Saturday at Yano Fitness Center here before beginning preliminary processing in preparation for their family members voluntary departure from Japan following an order issued Thursday by the U.S. State Department.

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Soldiers in Okinawa board an aircraft bound for northern Japan, where they will provide relief to victims of the earthquake.

Soldiers assigned to the 10th Support Group and 83rd Ordnance Battalion in Okinawa depart Sunday from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma on their way to provide humanitarian aid to the citizens of Japan after an earthquake and tsunami struck the country on March 11. More Soldiers are e pected to head to northern Japan throughout the week to assist the country in its recovery.

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The schools will remain open if we stay status quo, said each, and we have plenty of teachers to do that. Perhaps the item most critical to ensuring accountability and a smooth travel process is a collection of essential documents known commonly as a noncombatant evacuation operation, or EO, packet. The packet allows traveling personnel to be properly tracked throughout every step of the departure so that their family members who remain in apan will know exactly where they are at, said the director of the .S. Army Garrison Japan Safety Ofce. For people who havent done their EO packets or have misplaced them, they can come to us and get it done now, said im rouillette. Were making sure that they have all the proper forms so that theyre in the system properly, and they wont be held up anywhere along the line. A prevailing issue since voluntary departure was authorized was that of pet owners wondering if and how they can bring their animals with them. It will be possible, barring certain restrictions, but owners need to ensure they have their pets necessary documentation, records and up-to-date vaccinations, said the noncommissioned ofcer in charge of the JDVC here. Were checking to make sure owners
Family members planning to leave Japan following a voluntary departure order that was issued by the U.S. State Department are processed through various stations Saturday at Yano Fitness Center here as part of their preliminary preparations.

have their pets rabies certicates and also their health certicates, said Sgt. 1st Class Yaney ohnson. If they dont have them in their packets, we recommend that they ll them out. Sgt. enny Winston, a member of the SAR and, was at Yano Saturday with her husband Mike and their -month-old son Michael r. enny said she will miss her family while they are gone, but added, I know Im doing the right thing by sending them out of apan in case something does happen. I feel pretty condent in my decision to let them go, said enny. It makes me feel a little bit better knowing that theyre going to be safe. Mike said he also wishes his family didnt have to separate, but he feels condent he will be kept in the loop about information pertaining to .S. military operations during the recovery period, as well as when he and Michael r. will be able to return. Were going to know whats going on in apan as information becomes available, said Mike. I think everyone is a little worried, but well get through it and take it one day at a time. Well see how everything works out as things start to happen, but so far, so good. Processing continued earlier this week, this time in the event that a mandatory evacuation is ordered.

Navy Petty Ofcer 1st Class Steven Stone removes shing line from a tree during cleanup at the shing port in Misawa on March 15.

Employees at U.S. Army Garrison Torii Stations Department of Logistics, located on Camp Kinser, prepare nine pallets of relief supplies for delivery to Japan in an effort to help victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that devastated the coastal town of Sendai. Were ready to move in less than 12 hours, said Todd Schlitz, chief of Installation Supply Support Activity.

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Community keeps memorial site clean

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TORII STATIO , Okinawa A group of .S. Soldiers, Marines, oy Scouts and apanese citizens combined their efforts Saturday to help clean up the t. en. Simon . uckner r. memorial site, located in Itoman City. The cleanup is an annual pro ect organized by Takeshi Kin o, a university student at Okinawa International niversity and an Eagle Scout with Troop of the reater Okinawa District of the oy Scouts of America. The servicemembers assisting Kin o belonged to the etter Opportunities for Single Soldiers program; the th Signal attalion; the st n., st Air Defense Artillery Regiment; and the th Transportation n. at .S. Army arrison apan at Torii Station. uckner was killed on une , , while standing between two boulders watching the rst combat operations of the 8th Marine Regiment. e was hit in the chest by a fragment of coral from an exploding apanese mm artillery shell. Kin o and his family also conduct monthly cleaning of the site to include trimming trees, mowing grass, removing trash and debris, and washing the monuments. Kinjo rst became inspired to visit the memorial site after reading a letter uckner wrote to apanese t. en. Mitsura shi ima during the nal days of the Battle of Okinawa. In his letter, uckner praised the spirit of the apanese soldiers and urged shi ima to surrender, although shi ima refused to give up and instead took his own life. When Kin o visited the site which is also the present location of memorials honoring rig. en. Claudius M. Easley of the rd Infantry Regiment, killed in action on une , ; and Col. Edwin T. May, also of the rd, killed in action

oy Scouts, Soldiers, Marines and Japanese citi ens combine their efforts to clean and landscape the t. Gen. uc ner memorial site Saturday. The cleanup is an annual effort organi ed by Ta eshi injo, a university student and Eagle scout.

on une , he said he was saddened by how poorly maintained it was. In order to show my Scout spirit, from une , , I began to hand-wash the statues of ieutenant eneral uckner, rigadier eneral Easley and Colonel May, and clean the surrounding area, said Kin o. Kin o has organized an annual cleanup of the memorial site since May , requesting the help of military members on Okinawa. This years cleanup included

raking, sweeping, tree-trimming and planting owers. Thank you very much for coming out today, Kin o told the volunteers. I would be grateful if everyone will come out again next year. Master Sgt. uis Alicea, acting sergeant ma or of .S. Army arrison apan, Torii Station, presented a arrison coin to Kin o in appreciation for his work and commitment to keeping the memorial site cleaned and maintained.

Its a great honor and privilege to be here today to present one of our coins that represents excellence across the board to this great team who comes out here each and every month to maintain this site, said Alicea. Were grateful for that. Thanks to Kin o, his family and all of the volunteers, the site is now a clean and tranquil place to remember those who are honored there, including all of the Okinawan, American and apanese victims of the attle of Okinawa.

A volunteer helps clean and landscape the t. Gen. uc ner memorial site in Itoman City on Saturday.

Volunteers ll plastic bags with branches, grass clippings and other debris Saturday as they work to clean the site of the t. Gen. Simon . uc ner Jr. memorial in Itoman City, O inawa.

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March 24, 2011

Your Weekly Dose

Access to care at Sams .S. Army ealth Clinic is available / . The clinic is not open / but our triage line is available / . When calling the clinic at , 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 number. This is the emergency number which activates the MPs, our ambulance, EMTs and translators. If you have a life-threatening medical emergency, call on post or off post. If you are feeling sick or have an in ury that does not meet the criteria for life, limb or eyesight, call the clinic at and push option for triage nurse or / medical advice. Our provider on call will advise you on what options are available. ost-nation hospitals do not operate in the same manner as in the .S. ocal hospitals do not have to see you when you present at their ER. That is why we want you to call us rst. If our provider thinks this is a medical emergency, that provider will engage our EMS staff including a translator. Please carry an emergency wallet card with information on who to call for medical assistance. These cards are available at the clinic and at various community events such as CIE and Medical Morning.

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Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison Sr., left, commander of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps Forward , addresses community members Friday at the Camp Zama Community Club here. Harrison held a town hall meeting during which he provided updates and answers to questions regarding the voluntary departure from Japan of U.S. servicemembers and Department of Defense civilians family members as a precaution following the 9.0-magnitude earthquake that struck the country on March 11.

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-cording to information posted on the .S. Army arrison apan website. As of Friday, it was not certain where travelers would ultimately end up. .S. military safe havens in South Korea and uam are likely destinations, but those who processed at Yano Saturday were being asked where they would like to go, suggesting the possibility that they will be able to return to their respective homes of record. What I do know is this: The movement, no matter where you go, is government-funded, said arrison. You dont have to come out of your pocket to pay for transportation. The Soldiers and civilian employees who remain in apan will carry on with their normal, day-to-day operations, said arrison, again stressing that the need for .S. servicemembers in the disaster-assistance and humanitarian-relief efforts will likely ramp up in the coming weeks and months. UE , from Page Were not at a level which should cause you any concern whatsoever, Mears added. There is no danger whatsoever at Camp ama today and there wont be in the near future. If it changes which it shouldnt, but if it does you all will be the rst to know. Following his statements, elton opened the room to questions. Some of those key questions, as well as eltons responses to them, are as follows: o are the po er outages going to a ect the Camp ama Dining Faci ity hours . t will not affect the hours. e noticed some peop e are not on in ormation distri ution ists s there any ay e can ensure that e eryone is getting e-mai in ormation A. Your rst turn for information should be to your chain of command. They are responsible for making sure you get the answer youre looking for. a e a ui dings een inspected A. The Directorate of Public Works and the Japan Engineer District teamed up and went through every facility to ensure they were structurally sound. We went through every school, every classroom, to make sure they were structurally sound before school started on [March 14].

A lot of people who are in this room now, said arrison, addressing the Soldiers, I anticipate will eventually go forward to Sendai to play a much greater role in the relief. arrison once again stressed to the audience that, although departure procedures have begun, the key is to remember that the choice for family members to leave apan is a voluntary one. This is not a permanent solution, said arrison. The relationship between the nited States and apan is very close, and minimizing the length of time this authorized departure is in place is going to be ust that: minimized. We will get specic guidance [on when] air transportation for voluntarily departing family members will start, added arrison. As soon as we get that, we will issue very detailed instructions on where to assemble, what to bring with you, and give you as much information as we can on how long you may be gone. arrison hosted other town hall meetings Friday, during which he answered questions and addressed issues pertaining specically to Soldiers, DoD civilians and apanese employees.

Sports Briefs
Event cancellations
Following the earthquake, several classes and sporting events at Yano Fitness Center will likely be cancelled or rescheduled. For more info, call .

Half Marathon Cancelled

The alf Marathon event sceduled for Sagami Depot on April has been cancelled. For more information, call at .

Civilian Fitness Program

The Civilian Fitness Program allows Department of the Army civilians up to three hours of duty time per week for physical activity in a command-sponsored tness and wellness education program. Those interested in participating must take part in a mandatory prescreening and tness assessment, approximately one hour, scheduled to be held a.m. March through at Yano Fitness Center. Please dress in exercise clothes for the assessment. For more information, call ana York at .

Camp Zama S eet Range

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Col. Perry Helton, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Japan, elds questions from community members who attended a joint town hall and community information e change meeting held March 15 at the Camp Zama Community Club here.

Despite the resumption of work, school, and community services and facilities, elton conceded, It will be a while before we return to normal. e closed by urging the community to remain calm and reassured them that everything possible is being done to keep them informed of this developing situation.

What do we do in the Army at all times? We constantly plan for everything that could occur, said elton. Were ust at the beginning of this. As information unfolds, we will ensure that we let you know, and continue to take the prudent measures to ensure that nited States Army apan remains a safe place to live, work and play.

The ama Sportsmens Club and Skeet Range, located next to the golf driving range on Camp ama, is open to all Status of Forces Agreement-status personnel of every experience level. The facility is open from a.m. to p.m. every Sunday. All supplies guns, ammun tion, skeet, hearing and eye protection are provided, and the cost is per round of skeet, plus a cleanup fee. Monthly club meetings are held at a.m. on the last Sunday of each month. For more information, call .

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

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 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. ES 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. nstructor: Arts and Crafts Center seeks instructors to teach sewing, water color painting, washi paper craft and/or acrylic paint arts. Also looking for contracted framer who has at least three years experience in framing production. For more information, call Nodera-san at 2634412. nstructor: If you interested to teach Hula, Jazz, Piano, Drum classes please contact Community Activity Center at 263-8892 or 3939 APANESE SAASS STANCE: 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

Jobs
Appropriated Fund (APF) and Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) job announcements and application instructions are available at http://cpol.army.mil. For questions regarding APF vacancies, please call 263-3608. NAF MWR job announcements and required forms are also available at http:// www.usarj.army.mil/information/zama/employ. htm. For questions regarding NAF vacancies, please call 263-5800. Non-appropriated fund Pacic Stars & Stripes job announcements are available online at http://cpol.army.mil. For more information, call the Job Information Center at 229-3163. Japanese national position vacancies are posted on the Internet at http://www.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. Chi d and outh Program Assistant e e - (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT, $9.58 - $17.09, Open Continuous Recreation Assistant i eguard NF-02, Flex, $ 9.29, Close: Apr 1, 2011 Recreation Assistant RD, Sagami Depot, Flex, $9.29, Close: March 21, 2011 Chi d and outh Program Assistant e 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

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isc 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 nish. 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 tter t. Read more about it here: http://en.item.rakuten. com/wide/4647/ 20,000 yen. 090-7843-6435 johnskb@gmail.com (4)

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

Wanted Others
Taek ondo instructor: Child Youth & School Services SkiesUnlimited program is looking for a certied ATA Taekwondo instructor. If Interested please Contacted Nicholas Andrews, instructional program specialist, at 263-4125 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 Ofce 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 ( o weekends or ridays ) Call for details. Derek Partington English School, home 042-756-4483; cell aCSA s East eets West Shop: located behind the dry cleaners on Camp Zama, carries vintage Japanese items and collectibles. Store hours are every Tuesday and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Prots from the shop go back to the community in scholarships and welfare grants. For additional information please call 263-5533. Stop on by and check it out. APANESE SPOUSE C UB: 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:

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Other local positions

Anti-Terrorism Force Protection instructors anted 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. Qualied 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. hours : Physica Therapist ntermittent 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.

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UpcomingOngoing Events
Energy-saving notice
Due to the current state of emergency and the limited electrical power generation capability across Japan, the following measures will be implemented immediately: 1. Turn off all unnecessary lights, especially in unused ofce spaces, classrooms and conference rooms, and turn down all remaining individual lighting levels where possible. 2. Turn off Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems. If shutdown is not possible during this heating season, turn thermostats down to 68 degrees or below. Reduce settings to 55 degrees at the end of the day. 3. Turn off all ofce/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 lters. 6. Maximize use of day-lighting in work areas an classrooms (use of sunlight in lieu of conventional power). 7. Set computers, monitors, printers, copiers, and other business equipment to their energy-saving modes, and turn them off if not in use and at the end of the day or as instructed by the 78th Signal Battalion. 8. Minimize energy usage during peak demand hours from 5 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. The major peaks occur from noon to 6 p.m. during normal work and school hours. The energy use during this period can be reduced by load shedding, thereby reducing the demand at the time the Garrison needs it the most. 9. Use laptop computers (preferably on battery power when possible). They consume 90 percent less energy than standard computers. 10. If possible, do not make photocopies or print documents, and conduct all business electronically. Use e-mail instead of sending memorandums and faxing documents. 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 D Ds available
Shoulder to Shoulder: I Will Never Quit on Life is a 16minute documentary video that features Soldiers who received help for personal distress or who assisted a fellow Soldier. These stories help reduce the stigma associated with personal distress, and inspire individuals to get the help they need. For Department of the Army civilians, the video is followed by a ve-minute video module designed specically 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.

Army olunteer Corps

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

Post-Combat Stress Support

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

C EP and DA TES Testing

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

Foreign orn Spouse Support Group

Whether your question concerns immigration and naturalization, learning the English language, or how to take local transportation, the Army Community Service Relocation Program provides assistance, weekly classes and referrals. The support group is held on the third Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the ACS Outreach Room.

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By Tetsuo Nakahara

nine-headed Dragon Shrine in Hakone

Torii Staff

Most people know akone as the one of the most popular hot spring destinations in the Kanto area. owever, it is also home to a rich historical heritage, that includes several temples and shrines. One of those is the Kuzuryu Shrine, located in a semi-hidden area near ake Ashi. While the akone Shrine is most well- shrine in the akone area, the secret Kuzuryu shrine has been getting more attention among apanese especially young female as divine match-making site. Kuzuryu means nine-headed dragon in apanese, and the unique myth pertaining to it goes back more than , years. During the ara Period, a savage nineheaded dragon settled in ake Ashi and wreaked havoc on the local population in akone. The dragon demanded a human sacrice a young female every year A priest named Mangan heard the story and stood up to help the local village. e

chained the dragon to an inverted cedar tree in ake Ashi and prevailed over the beast with his spiritual power. In time, the dragon regenerated himself and became worshipped as a nine-headed dragon god. Mangan built a shrine for the dragon, where local people came to worship it as the guardian of ake Ashi. It is believed that the shrines that worship dragon gods have the power of divine match-making. After the Kuzuryu Shrine was recently featured in apanese media, the site has become increasingly crowded with young females seeking luck in nding their ideal partner for life. On the th day of each month, many people visit this shrine to be blessed during the Tsukinami Festival so that they can nd their true love akone is located within a -minute drive from Camp ama. It is a pleasant area in which to walk the mountains in akone and visit other apanese shrines before you soaking yourself in the citys natural hot springs. The next time you visit akone, why not pray to nd your special love?

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The red or gate of the famous Ha one Shrine in a e Ashi can be seen from the secret Japanese, and its origins come from a uni ue myth that spans more than 1,000 years

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