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www.torii.army.milVOL. 38, NO. 32August 19, 2010

INSIDE the TORII2 News 4 Calendar

5 Community6 Classifieds

7 Sports8 Travel

A show of handsPhoto by Tetsuo Nakahara

CAMP ZAMA – Children from Camp Zama and Naval Air Facility Atsugi dance and sing together Thursday at the Camp Zama Chapel during the “floating finale,” held at the end of every day during Vacation Bible School. More than 120 children attended the event Aug. 9 through Friday. For more on this story, see Page 5.

U.S. forces in Japan ‘critical,’ says PACOM CSMBy Dustin PerryTorii Editor

Photo courtesy of U.S. ArmyCommand Sgt. Maj. Iuniasolua Savusa

The senior enlisted leader for U.S. Pacific Command underscored the importance of a military presence in the region Friday during a visiting to Camp Zama and a tour of the installation.

“Our presence here in Japan is needed,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Iuniasolua Savusa. “This is one of the cornerstone countries we have here for regional security of the Pacific. It’s critical that we maintain our capabilities here so that our bilateral relationship with the countries here in the region continues.”

Shortly after receiving a command brief during which he was told U.S. Army Japan’s capabilities and the role they play in provid-ing regional security to the Pacific, Savusa

said he was “very impressed” with what he learned and that he felt confident with the information he’ll be able to bring back to Navy Adm. Robert F. Willard, PACOM commander.

“I’m very impressed with what our senior-enlisted [noncommissioned officers] have done with their relationship with the Self Defense Forces of Japan and how they maintain that relationship,” said Savusa. “We have enjoyed the relationship with the Japanese for many years now, and their support to our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines here is phenomenal.”

Commenting on the most important is-sues facing servicemembers today, Savusa said it is critical that U.S. forces remain “trained and ready” to deploy to any con-tingency and maintain security around the

world. The well-being of military families is just as important, Savusa added.

“Our focus is to ensure our leadership provides the capabilities to assist and sup-port our families – not only families that are here, but troops who are preparing to deploy,” said Savusa. “[We also need] to ensure that they are taken care of once they return. From what I’ve seen so far, our lead-ership is turning over backward to ensure that every servicemember receives the same care at the different installations.”

Savusa also urged servicemembers to “keep the faith in what we’re doing here in Japan, and trust [in] the leadership that they will be provided the care they need.”

Savusa’s visit in Japan also included stops at Yokota Air Base and U.S. Fleet Activities Yokosuka.

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Zama Briefs

Housing RemindersThe commander and command sergeant major of U.S. Army Garrison – Japan would like to remind housing residents that mold can become a problem during the hot and humid summer season in Japan. Mold needs moisture and a food source (cloth, wood, drywall) to grow. Residents can help eliminate mold by: keeping indoor humid-ity low (below 60 percent if possible); not setting the air-conditioning thermostat too low (this causes condensation to develop, which can help develop mold); cleaning air-conditioning filters monthly; keeping bathroom exhaust fans running for several minutes after showering to remove humid air; allowing sunlight in by opening blinds and curtains; not leaving windows wide open while running the air conditioner (open windows allow humid air to enter, while allowing cool air to escape); using dessicants (available at the Self-Help stores) in closets and other small, confined spaces; and reporting roofing and plumbing leaks as soon as they are detected.

EFMP Respite CareExceptional Family Member Program Respite Care is a program that provides a temporary rest period for those who are responsible for the regular care of someone with disabilities. Eligibility is based on EFMP enrollment and the family member’s medical and educational conditions. If you are interested in being an EFMP respite care provider, you must be 18 years or older and posses a Social Security card. Training will be provided by Army Community Service. Call ACS at 263-4572 for more information.

New Parent SupportThe New Parent Support Program, a division of the Family Advocacy Program, specializes in assisting and offering services to new and expecting parents. Play Morning is an interactive play-group session for parents and children up to 6 years old that brings families together by engaging them in play. Play Morning is held twice a week, every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Zama Chapel day care facility and on the second, third and fourth Thursday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Arnn Elementary School in EDIS. One-time registration is required. Breastfeeding support groups are held on the first Thursday of the month at Army Community Service from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and on the third Monday of the month at the Sagamihara Family Housing Area Child Development Center from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Baby Bundles, a starter kit that provides information and materials for first-time expecting mothers, can be picked up at ACS during regular business hours.

DRMO now DLAThe Defense Logistics Agency is the new name of the organization formerly known as the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office. The local site is now called DLA Disposition Services. DLA will continue to provide the same level of quality service and support to their customers as before.

Maj. Gen. Francis Wiercinski, commander of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward), receives a flu vaccine Tuesday in his office from Spc. Rick Cantu, assigned to the BG Crawford F. Sams U.S. Army Health Clinic here. Flu vaccines are available at the clinic. For more information, call 263-4028.

A shot in the armPhoto by Tetsuo Nakahara

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Do you have a concern or an issue on your mind? Are you seeking a channel for your voice to be heard? Look no further. The Torii Newspaper welcomes all letters regarding issues or concerns involving the Camp Zama community as a whole. Critical letters should offer suggestions for resolutions as applicable. Letters or e-mails must be signed, but names will be withheld in publication upon request. The Torii Newspaper will protect the names of its sources if they so desire.

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78th Signal wins second straight NEC award

Photo by Dustin PerryMasayoshi Sotoma, the inside plant chief for Camp Zama’s DSN telephone system, installs a new line in the Main Distribution Frame room at the 78th Signal Battalion Headquarters. There are 5,000 active DSN numbers maintained in the MDF room.

By Dustin PerryTorii Editor

For the second straight year, the 78th Signal Battalion’s Network Enterprise Com-mand was recognized as one of the Army’s best outside the continental U.S.

Senior leaders from the Camp Zama unit accepted the 2010 NEC of the Year Award in the “OCONUS-Small” category during a ceremony held Aug. 5 at the LandWarNet Conference in Tampa, Fla.

The award recognizes excellence in the vital field of communications, which encompasses a broad range of services to include landline and mobile telephones, e-mail usage and Internet access. The 78th Signal Bn.’s NEC personnel are responsible for maintaining those services and many more, and it is their proficiency in doing so which unquestionably led them to be recognized, the unit’s commander said.

“I am truly proud to be a member of such a great organization and am amazed by the level of commitment the employees have to their customers and the community,” said Lt. Col. Curtix Tygart who, along with Com-mand Sgt. Maj. Tyronne Smoot, accepted the award in Tampa on the unit’s behalf.

Competing for the NEC of the Year Award requires putting together a submis-sion packet in which a unit’s accomplish-ments must be listed for an extensive list of criteria. Among those listed for 78th Signal were several firsts for both the unit itself and the entire Army.

Last year the unit successfully fielded the first tactical communications equipment to the Pacific region in the form of the Secure and Non-secure Internet Protocol Router Access Terminal, which provides mobile access to the SIPR and NIPR networks.

The billing procedure for every home and personal telephone system within U.S. Army Japan was revamped by the 78th Signal NEC team to eliminate paper

statements, which coincided with the “Go Green” initiative of Maj. Gen. Francis J. Wiercinski, USARJ and I Corps (Forward) commander. The unit’s efforts in designing and creating an online request system for official vehicles led to U.S. Army Garrison – Japan winning an Army Community of Excellence Award.

Not surprisingly, some of 78th Signal’s own accolades from the previous year were included in their submission packet. The unit’s Defense Switched Network Team, which maintains voice, data and video communications for the Department of Defense, was named the best in the Pacific – the first time in 11 years an Army unit had received the honor. Once again winning the NEC of the Year Award is a “tremendous accomplishment,” said Maj. Brent Skinner, the unit’s executive officer.

“To win it once was great, but to win it twice in a row is a true testament of the hard work and dedicated effort of every member of the battalion,” said Skinner.

Because the personnel within 78th Signal handle such a wide of services and responsibilities, winning the award was a “true team effort,” added Skinner.

“On all levels of the battalion – to include the Soldiers, local national employees, the [Department of the Army] civilians – there are just so many things that go on here that people don’t even realize,” said Skin-ner. “There is so much behind-the-scenes work.”

The unit’s executive officer lauded the tireless work ethic and added that they are constantly looking for ways to make things better, improve efficiency, maintain a positive command climate, and make their customers happy.

“One of the most important things is communication,” said Skinner. “It’s one of the key assets that commanders can have in any situation, and that’s what we try to provide.”

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Community Calendar

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UpcomingOngoing EventsSHA CDC End-of-Summer Block PartyAn End-of-Summer Block Party is scheduled to be held today at the Sagamihara Child Development Center. The event will include music, games, jumping castles, a petting zoo, food and information display tables. The event celebrates the end of summer and the beginning of the school year.

Camp Zama Dental Clinic Closure NotificationThe Camp Zama Dental Clinic will be operating with reduced staffing Friday in observance of the training holiday. Service for after-hours dental emergencies will be available by calling 263-4127.

ZAHS Homecoming Parade, Sept. 28Zama American High School’s homecoming parade is scheduled to be held Sept. 28 beginning at 3 p.m.

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.

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.

First-Aid, CPR, AED in SpanishFor the first time in Japan, American Red Cross will be offering CPR and first-aid training in Spanish.Sept. 8: First-aid, 5 to 10 p.m.Sept. 9 : CPR, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call 263-3166 for more details.

Nebuta Festival @ Odakyu Train Line Mustuai-Nichidai-Mae Station, Fujisawa, Aug. 22-23The Nebuta Festival is originally one of the most famous festivals in Japan, held in Aomori Prefecture. It features a parade of huge lanterns in the shape of samurai warriors. The lanterns are made with wooden or bamboo frames and covered with brightly colored washi paper. Most of the warriors depicted are historically famous generals or characters from well-known kabuki plays.

Harajuku Super Yosakoi Dance Festival @ Harajuku Ave., Tokyo, Aug. 28-29The Yosakoi Festival originated in Kochi Prefecture on Shikoku Island. Dancers at the festival hold a clapper called a naruko in both hands and are free to arrange the music any way they want, as long as the team incorporates the festival music called “Yosakoi Bushi.”

‘Chara Hobby’ @ Makuhari Messe, Aug. 28-29One of the largest anime character goods and item events in Japan, including a gathering of amateurs dressing up in anime costumes.

Brazil Festival @ Yoyogi Park Outdoor Stage area, Tokyo, Sept. 4-5

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Zama, Atsugi children have summer fun during Bible schoolBy tetsuo nakaharaTorii Staff

Photos by Tetsuo NakaharaAnalise Stuart balances a cup on her head at the Camp Zama Religious Education Center Thursday during Vacation Bible School. More than 120 children from Camp Zama and Naval Air Facility Atsugi took part in the weeklong event.

Back To School FestivalBack To School FestivalCamp Zama Community Club & Child, Youth and School Services

P R E S E N T

Tuesday, 24 August, 5-8 pm, CZCC Parking LotTuesday, 24 August, 5-8 pm, CZCC Parking Lot

Fashion Show, Entertainment & DJFace Painting & Tattoos

Bouncy CastleFood, Back to School Items & Door Prizes

ALL FOR FREE!For more information, please call 263-4547

In addition to singing, dancing and play-ing, children who attended Camp Zama’s weeklong Vacation Bible School also strengthened their spirituality during the event, held here Aug. 9 through Friday.

VBS is hosted annually at the Camp Zama Chapel and is organized and run by both local volun-teers and those from Naval Air Facility Atsugi.

This year’s VBS was themed “High Seas Expedition” and it aimed to strengthen the faith of attendees and also provide a healthy and fun way to learn about the teachings of the Bible, said a representative of the event.

VBS brought to-gether more than 120 children from preschool to sixth grade. Every day, the children began their day with an educational tour at the chapel and rotated through various activities such as a cinema station, craft station, Bible story station, games and a snack station, all located in the Camp Zama Religious Education Center. Several games and educational activities were also held outdoors

“It’s a wonderful opportunity for kids,” said Krista Brede, director of VBS.

Children attending Vacation Bible School sing inside the Camp Zama Chapel.

The children spent time outside playing in the fields under perfect summer weather during the week. Many of the children hesi-tated to even call the weeklong adventure a “school” because of the endless recreational activities.

More than 30 volunteers from Camp Zama and Atsugi assisted with the program in order to maximize community participa-

tion. Fifteen teen-age volunteers from the community also took time out of their summer vacation to assist with the many VBS activities.

“This is my third time joining the pro-gram; it’s been really fun,” said Jeremiah Bowman, 10, near the end of the week. “I liked the art and games. I liked the movie, Chadder’s High Sea Expedi-tion. I learned about God [and] how he teaches and heals. I think it’s nice to help kids to learn about God.”

At the end of each day a “floating

finale” was held inside the chapel, during which the children sang songs together and talked about the things they learned.

“Kids really loved singing and dancing at the chapel,” said Brede. “It couldn’t have happened without the volunteers. I appreciate all of the Camp Zama and Atsugi volunteers for helping out and dedicate their time. It’s been a great week.”

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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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Other local positionsPets

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friday6:30 p.m..........................Toy Story 3 (G) 103 minutes9 p.m..................The Other Guys (PG-13) 107 minutes

saturday6:30 p.m.......................Jonah Hex (PG-13) 81 minutes9 p.m..................The Other Guys (PG-13) 107 minutes

sunday3:30 p.m..........................Toy Story 3 (G) 103 minutes6:30 p.m.............The Other Guys (PG-13) 107 minutes

friday6 p.m..................Eat, Pray, Love (PG-13) 133 minutes9:30 p.m..................The Expendables (R) 103 minutes

saturday4:30 p.m..........................Toy Story 3 (G) 108 minutes7 p.m..................Knight and Day (PG-13) 110 minutes9:30 p.m..................The Expendables (R) 103 minutes

sunday2 p.m.......................The Karate Kid (PG) 140 minutes5 p.m..................Eat, Pray, Love (PG-13) 133 minutes8 p.m.......................The Expendables (R) 103 minutes

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.

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

Musician Program director for Handel’s Messiah : The USAG-J Garrison Chaplain’s office is looking for a qualified individual to contract for the conducting of the annual performance of Handel’s Messiah. Qualified individuals must have conducted orchestras and choirs in a semi-professional to professional level and are in the possession of a BA or high education in the field of Music or Music Conducting. The non-personal service contract consists of 11-12 rehearsals which include amateur as well as professional choir and professional orchestra members for a one time performance of Handel’s Messiah. The contractor is to provide:A professional orchestra with 10 – 20 players, Professional choir members to aid amateur choir members, Professional soloists, A pianist for all rehearsals and the performance. POC is SSG Thompson at 263-8068. Please apply by 1600, 10 September 2010

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

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

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

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

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

allied Telesis Customer service Representative @ Camp Zama: Requirements are: Must be 20 years old. Must have a High School Diploma. Must be a US Citizen or Resident Alien w/ Green Card for US. Must have knowledge of Basic Computer Systems and know how to use the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel & Access). Forward Resumes to shaun_bullman@alliedtelesis.com. Position to begin first week of August for training with the store Grand Opening on 16 August 2010.

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.

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.

05 Nissan skyline fairlady Z/350Z:Dark Metallic Grey with auburn leather seats, Nismo Body, Immaculate Condition, Custom Design, 20/19” VIP Luxury Wheels, HKS exhaust titanium, 4” tips, Drill/Slot Rotors, Power everything, New JCI, TV, NAV, Mini Disc, Keyless, 6CD, Awesome sound: $14.800. Call 090-8517-9568

04 Yamaha, YZf R1: Immaculate Condition, Like New, Met Silver/Drk Grey, Limited color, 16,400km, Carbon Fiber parts, Garage kept, TOCE Extreme exhaust, Vortex racing sprocket/gold chain, Double wind screen, Pilot Power 2CT Tires, New JCI, Everything included $8,500 Call, 090-8517-9568

‘04 dRZ400: JCI to June 2012, great tires, shiny paint, 25K Km, no rust or dents, very clean. Jet kit and after market exhaust are the only mods. All original parts come with it. $2700. Call 090-3451-0524 or 267-6525 or drubekrb@hotmail.

instructors to teach sewing, water color painting, washi paper craft and/or acrylic paint arts. Also looking for contracted framer who has at least three years experience in framing production.For more information, call Nodera-san at 263-4412.

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

JaPaNese visa assisTaNCe: I am in the process of preparing the paperwork to sponsor my new Filipino wife for a Japanese Tourist Visa. If you have been thru this process, please call Jeff at 090-9102-2117

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Your Weekly Dose

BG Crawford F. Sams U.S. Army Health Clinic will observe the Training Holiday on 20 August 2010 with reduced clinical operations. Please call 263-4127 for any questions/concerns.

Access to care at BG Sams U.S. Army Health Clinic is available 24/7. The clinic is not open 24/7 but our triage line is available 24/7. When calling the clinic at 263-4127, our staff will notify a provider who will call you back. The provider will advise you if you can wait 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

Labor Day 5K RunA Labor Day 5K Fun Run is scheduled to be held Sept. 4 beginning at 8 a.m. at Yano Fitness Center here. There is no fee to enter this event. Register at the Yano Fitness Center issue counter by 5 p.m. Sept. 3. There will be no registration on the day of the race. The packet pick-up will be Sept 4. between 7 and 7:55 a.m. at Yano. Awards will be presented to the top two adult men and women per age category. The age categories are 18 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59 and 60-and-above. Entrants who are 18 years must be out of high school. Commander’s Cup points will be awarded for this event. For more information, call 263-4664 or 263-7980.

Punt, Kick & Toss CompetitionThere will be a Punt, Kick and Toss Competition on Monday, 8 Sep 2010, 1800 at Rambler Field. The event is open to all Military personnel in the Camp Zama, Sagami Depot, and Sagamihara Housing Area, retirees, DOD/DAC, AAFES, family members (18 years of age or older & not in high school), JGSDF, and MLC employees. There will be a Men’s and Women’s Division. Please register at the Yano Fitness Center Issue Counter Tuesday, 7 September, 2100. There is no fee for this tournament. Commander’s Cup points will be awarded for this event. For more information call 263-4664/7980.

Bash for Cash IIIThere will be a Bash for Cash II Open Softball Tournament 10-12 September. The tournament is open to any team. Participants must be 18 years of age and older and not in High School. Team trophies will also be presented to the first and second place teams. The first place teams will receive $500. The second place team $400 and the 3rd place team $300. Entries are due to the Yano Fitness Center Issue Counter, Wednesday, 1 September, 1700. Entry Fee is $20 per person per team. The tournament format will be pool play and double elimination. This will be an all day- all night tournament. For more information please call 263-4664/7980.

Combatives tournament heats up at YanoBy Tetsuo NakaharaTorii Staff

Winners of 2010 USARJ Combatives Tournament: lightweight: David Bernal, 441st Military Intelligence Battalion

Welterweight: Edward Criswell, 296th Army Band

Middleweight: Jason Rogers, USARJ Military Police Battalion

Cruiserweight: Andrew Flor, 441st Military Intelligence Battalion

Heavyweight: Rafael Rodriguez, Japan District Veterinary Command

Photo by Tetsuo NakaharaTamron Dubois, top, of the 78th Signal Battalion, tries to escape a choke hold from opponent Crystal Chhan of the Japan District Veterinary Command during the an-nual USARJ Combatives Tournament Friday at Yano Fitness Center.

Approximately 30 Soldiers from units at Camp Zama and Sagami General Depot battled each other using learned combat skills Friday during the annual U.S. Army Japan Combatives Tournament at Yano Fitness Center here.

The purpose of the event was to instill in Soldiers the Warrior Ethos, recognize champions in the community, and identify those with the ability to compete at the All-Army level.

The tournament followed standard combatives rules, meaning no strikes were allowed and matches were based entirely on grappling and submissions. There were five different weight categories under which participants could compete for the title of champion.

A majority of the competitors in the tournament were certified in combatives at some level, but there were also those who were first-time participants in the physi-cally demanding event, said Ralph Alfonso, USARJ senior combatives instructor.

“Everybody did very well at tourna-ment,” said Alfonso. “The biggest thing you need in combatives is confidence. A lot of people get scared that they’re going to get hurt, are afraid that they don’t know enough, or that they can’t keep up with other competitors or other Soldiers in their unit. That’s not true at all.

“Just like [physical training], you can do [combatives] every day,” added Alfonso. “The more you do it – even if you lose – every fight you ever get into, you’re going to do better than in the previous fight.”

The winners of the tournament were selected as members of the USARJ team for an Army-wide tournament that is scheduled to be held at the end of September in Fort Benning, Ga.

More than 100 Soldiers came to watch the tournament, including Command Sgt. Maj. Ianiasolua T. Savusa, the senior en-

listed leader of U.S. Pacific Command. A demonstration was also given using new USARJ combatives equipment, tactics, techniques and intents of the Army Com-batives Program.

“It feels really good to win, but it was tough,” said Rafael Rodriguez, winner in the heavyweight division and assigned to the Japan District Veterinary Command. “I’m a light-heavyweight; they merged light-heavyweight and heavyweight together, so it was little bit tougher.

“I encourage others out here at Zama to come in and volunteer and join Army combatives because it’s really fun and a good morale booster,” added Rodriguez. “I want to invite everybody to come here next year, too.”

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PAINT THE TOWN:BULLSEYE PAINTBALL FACILITY OPENS AT SAGAMI DEPOT

Photo illustration by Dustin PerryEdward Devlin shows off a direct hit to his protective mask following a match at Sagami General Depot’s Bullseye Paintball facility, the grand opening of which was held Saturday and Sunday. The paintballs are fired from high-velocity air rifles.

Story and photos by Dustin PerryTorii Editor

Photos by Dustin PerryEric Coleman, assigned to the Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Department at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, fires at an opponent while crouched behind a protective barrier during a match Saturday at Sagami Depot’s new Bullseye Paintball facility.

Deryk Langlais, a self-described “paint-ball entrepreneur,” fires from behind a barrier during a match at the opening-day event for the Bullseye Paintball facility.

The paintballer is a breed of artist unlike any other. His materials are water-soluble rather than oil- or acrylic-based, and he stores them in several small capsules instead of on a palette. He applies them not with a brush, but with a high-velocity air rifle. His canvas: the other guy.

Bullseye Paintball, the newly completed recre-ational arena at Sagami General Depot, is a suitable “studio” in which practitioners of the extreme sport can hone their art. Its grand opening was held Saturday and Sunday, welcoming novices and veterans alike.

The facility, operated by the Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation here, is the first of its kind to be opened on any of the three Camp Zama installations. The free event was meant to let customers see how paintball is played and compete in a few intense matches, said Garfery Wilson of Outdoor Recreation.

While paintball does attract a wide demographic of ages and skill sets – players at Bullseye must be at least 14 years old and accompanied by an adult if they are under 18 – the field on opening day was largely made up of longtime enthusiasts. Lee Nelson, assigned to the 78th Signal Battalion, has been playing for more than a decade and helped spearhead the movement to get the facility built when he arrived at Camp Zama in May 2009.

“I came here last year … and started talk-ing to MWR; I’ve been out here since, help-ing them set it up,” said Nelson. “I’m glad that we finally got it up and running.”

Nelson and several other players arrived with their own professional-grade gear and accessories: protective pads, full-face masks, bags of extra paintballs, and the cornerstone to any player’s arsenal – an air-powered gun, referred to as a “marker.” For those who have not invested in their

own equipment, everything is available on-site at Bullseye. The $20 entry fee includes mask and marker rental. Paintballs are available at an additional cost.

The field at Bullseye is dotted with several inflatable barriers. These offer players the only true protection from their

opponents once a match starts. Typically played “elimination style,” the matches

pit multi-person teams against each other. Several successive pop-pop-pops can be heard immediately

after the start of a match; this is of course the sound of paintballs being fired at a speed of up to 260 feet per second as the players simultaneously run for cover.

“You kind of sit in your bunker and you start looking to see where the other guys are at,” said Nelson. “That’s when you start making your mind up: ‘Do I shoot? Do I move to the next bunker? Do I need to stay in?’ You start communicating with your fellow teammates – com-

munication is the biggest part of this sport.”Deryk Langlais, a self-described “paintball entre-

preneur,” first tried the sport in high school and has been hooked ever since. Last year, he participated in a worldwide tournament in Taiwan and was subsequently

asked to join a professional team from Germany.Playing paintball is an effective way to relieve stress, have fun and meet new people, said Langlais. But the

thing that keeps him coming back again and again?

“It’s absolutely the adrenaline rush that gets people into the sport and gets them hooked on it,” said Langlais. “That rush of having paintballs zip over your head where you can actually hear them fly by, it’s really exciting.”

Bullseye Paintball is open every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Servicemembers and their families, DoD civilians, MLC employees, and anyone signed on to the installation are eligible to play. The field can be reserved for usage during the week – weekends are open play – by calling 263-4671.