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April 1, 2010

VOL. 38, NO. 13

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Heavy competition

Photo by Tetsuo Nakahara

MINAMIASHIGARA CITY, Japan - Children from Camp Zama take lessons from their sumo instructor during a one-day bilateral sumo experience held Sunday at the Minamiashigara City Gymnastic Center in Kanagawa. Nearly 60 people from the installation attended the event. For more on this story, see Page 2.

Army summit launches Sexual Assault Prevention Month

Army Public Affairs WASHINGTON As a part of the Armys ongoing commitment to address the problem of sexual harassment/assault and eliminate them from its ranks, the Army held its third Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assault Prevention Summit in Arlington, Va., from Monday through today. This summit served as the launch event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Army leaders at the brigade and battalion level, interested Congressional representatives and staffers, subject-matter experts from the civil sector, and sexual harassment/ assault prevention and response proponents gathered to discuss progress in implementing the I. A.M. Strong campaign. This campaign is at the core of the Army strategy to stamp out sexual harassment and assault, Army officials said. Were launching an updated training program at the summit that combines prevention of sexual harassment training with sexual assault prevention training, said Carolyn Collins, program manager of the Armys Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention, or SHARP program. This brings unity of effort to what was once training and awareness programs once managed in multiple organizations. The theme for this years summit, Hurts one. Affects all Preventing sexual assault is everyones duty, emphasized the importance of prevention and ties it to one of the Armys core values: duty. The summit continued Phase II of the campaign by focusing efforts on brigade and battalion leaders and their SHARP proponents. The goal for this summit was to partner with national counterparts to build a foundation where Army community members leaders, Soldiers, civilians and family members take ownership of their individual and collective roles in preventing sexual harassment and the crime of sexual assault, Collins said. The cornerstone of the prevention strategy is the I. A.M Strong campaign, where the letters I. A.M. stand for Intervene, Act and Motivate, Collins said. She explained that the purpose of the I. A.M. Strong is to encourage Soldiers to take action to prevent sexual assault and to actively foster respectful treatment of others. The strategy consists of four integrated phases and has policy, procedure, training and assessment components, which will continue through 2014 and beyond. The campaign kicked off its first phase, leadership commitment, at a prevention summit in September 2008. The program consists of four phases to be carried out Army-wide over a five-year period. The campaign features Soldiers as influential role models and provides peer-to-peer messages outlining the Armys intent for every Soldier to intervene to protect fellow Soldiers. The campaign aims to help transform the Army climate to one where reporting of incidents is encouraged, and to achieve an incident-free Army in short, for the Army to become a model for the nation in sexual assault prevention, Collins said. Phase II of the campaign was launched in April 2009. Titled Army-wide Commitment, this phase emphasizes the critical See SUMMIT, Page 2

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Zama Briefs
Easter Sunrise Service
A sunrise service for Easter is scheduled to be held from 6 to 7 a.m. Sunday at the Camp Zama Golf Course Club House. The event is open to all members of the community. Breakfast will be served following the service.

Camp Zama children experience one-day bilateral sumo event

By Tetsuo Nakahara
Torii Staff

Road closure

A portion of the road near the corners of 1st Avenue and I Street on Camp Zama are scheduled to be closed through April 16. The purpose of the closure is to replace a sewer line along the south side of Bldg. 101. Flagmen will direct the flow of vehicular traffic during the period of closure. Drivers are advised to use caution when near the construction site. For more information, call 263-5931.

Credit, debit now available at Zama Post Office

The credit and debit card machines at the Camp Zama Post Office are now operational and available for customers. For more information, call the Camp Zama Post Office at 263-3347.

Narita Bus Schedule Undergoes Changes

Since Feb. 1, the schedule for the bus to Narita Airport changed as follows: A bus now leaves Bldg. 780 (Army lodging) on Camp Zama at 8:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.; the Camp Zama Community Club at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.; and the Sagamihara Housing Area bus stop at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. A bus now leaves Naritas Terminal 1 parking lot at 4 and 7 p.m., delaying departure until 8:30 p.m. for late-arriving manifested passengers.

Family Matters Blog

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

More than 20 children from Camp Zama, Zama City and Minamiashigara City had the opportunity to build friendships during a one-day bilateral sumo-wrestling experience Sunday at the Minamiashigara City Gymnastic Center in Kanagawa. This was the third annual event that the Camp Zama community and the city councils of Zama and Minamiashigara coordinated in order to share their cultures and build a bilateral relationship through the traditional Japanese sport. Minamiashigara City is well-known as the home of Kintaro, the strong but gentle hero of a famous Japanese folk tale. The folk tale says that Kintaro could take down a bear in a sumo match. All of the children who participated put on a mawashi, or sumo belt, with help from the volunteer staff. They appeared to be miniature, wire-thin versions of the famously large wrestlers and got themselves ready for the action. After a stretching exercise, instructors taught the children some basic of the basic moves and manners of the sport. In sumo, the most important aspect is respect for ones opponent, said Mitsuhiro Kishida, president of the Minamiashigara Kintaro Sumo Association. Sumo wrestler pays respect to their opponent no matter if they win or lose the game, said Kishida. You never look down your opponent if you win, and you have to be proud even if you lose. We all fight openly and squarely with nothing but a mawashi belt. A childrens sumo tournament was held after the practice. The games were categoSUMMIT, From page 1

Jack McCarthy, 8, plays sumo with Japanese children during the one day bilateral sumo event at Minamiashigara city Sunday. More than 20 children includes American and Japanese had an opportunity to learn about sumo.

Photo by Tetsuo Nakahara

rized by age. Pablo Ortiz, 11, a fifth-grader at John O. Arnn Elementary school, won in the 9-to-11-year-old division. It was very hard and I tried my best and I won, said Ortiz. Japanese kids are little, but they are very good wrestlers. I liked play sumo very much; I may try doing this again. Nearly 50 parents and family members also attended the event to cheer for their children and experience a piece of Japanese culture. I think its a great opportunity for children to experience the culture, said Mike Fies, project manager for the Japan Engineer District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Its exciting. I like to watch sumo on TV. I want my kids to learn more about Japanese culture while we are here in Japan. After the tournament, all participants had a chance to taste chanko soup, which is a famous dish that is prepared for sumo wrestlers. On the way back to Camp Zama, the group toured the Minamiashigara Folk Museum where they learned the history and culture of Minamiashigara City. Sumo is getting popular all over the world, said Kishida. We really appreciate the opportunity to share our culture through sumo, and are looking forward to continuing this relationship.

Military Spouse Day

May 7 has been declared as Military Spouse Day. To better highlight the lives of military spouses, the Torii is asking for essays and editorials about the day-to-day experiences of military spouses in the U.S. Army Japan community. Essays should be no more than 500 words and should be submitted no later than April 30. Please email your submissions to the USAG-J Deputy PAO at christopher.i.bush@ us.army.mil

End of heating season

Daytime heating will cease when the three-day average temperature reaches 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Night time heating will cease when the thee-day average reaches 55 degrees.

commitment of every leader, Soldier and community member in preventing this crime. The Army is halfway through this two-year phase, and Collins said the phase exit criterion is for every member of the Army to have ownership of sexual-assault prevention. Phase III will be Achieve Cultural Change and Phase IV will be Sustainment, Refinement and Sharing Best Practices. During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, its important to bring visibility to the Armys I. A.M Strong program, and for leaders and trainers at all levels to conduct training and emphasize the support available to victims, said Collins. We will also be sharing best practices with them through command information media. To facilitate battalion-level programs in 2009, Department of the Army G-1 distributed kits containing I. A.M. Strong materials to commanders down to the battalion level and sponsored command and community events to bring awareness to the need for prevention and to reduce the stigma for reporting this crime. These efforts included sponsoring the Army Soldier Show, the Army Concert Series and partnering with the BOSS program to more effectively reach the target audience of young Soldiers. Army G-1 has an ongoing Army-wide tour of the popular production known as Sex Signals, which has been shown more than 600 times, including in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait. G-1 continues to support commands with this training in fiscal 2010.

The Army is currently scheduling the Sex Signals Tour to assist commands. This 90-minute program uses skits and real-life scenarios to educate Soldiers about issues such as rape and sexual assault, Collins said. Other new Army training initiatives include distributing new training support materials for annual, pre- and post-deployment training, installation orientation training and self-study training. Additionally, Criminal Investigation Command and the Office of the Judge Advocate General have taken steps to support victims and hold offenders accountable. These include: hiring national experts in prosecution and investigations; hiring and placing 30 special investigators and 15 prosecutors at Army installations with the highest occurrences of sexual assault; hiring 35 examiners at the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory; funding specialized training with the National Advocacy Center for Army prosecutors; and establishing a mobilized investigation training team to train all CID battalions. The Armys focus continues to be prevention, caring for victims, taking appropriate action against Soldiers who commit these offenses, and constant monitoring and refining of the program and its related strategies and policies, Collins said. More information on the Armys SHARP program and coverage of the summit and events during sexual assault awareness month can be found at www.preventsexualassault.army.mil.

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everywhere and if neighbors on all sides have their yards looking sharp, you may be more inclined to get out and keep your place looking sharp. There is nothing better than coming back from a long day at the office and seeing a pristinely manicured lawn adorned with an assortment of flowers and other plants. Taking the time to spruce up the yard really will turn your quarters into your home. Every month USAG-J community mayors for Zama, SHA and Depot choose several of the most outstanding yards in the community for a prize. We post the sign in front of these winners homes to recognize the hard work they have put into their quarters. In addition to posting a sign in your yard, winners are also presented with gift certificates from Army and Air Force Exchange Services and other local vendors from both on and off post. Last year, we had some outstanding yards and I was extremely impressed at how serious folks take their landscaping ventures. On or around April 22, which is Earth Day, the self-help stores give out free flowers and plants for members of the community. All you have to do is head over to the selfhelp offices and pick up your flowers. We have one of the best Self-Help Programs around here at USAG-J and there

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Sgt. Maj. Scarlett Stabel
Command Sergeant Major U.S. Army Garrison Japan

Quarters beautification puts a personal stamp on your home

Greetings U.S. Army Garrison Japan! Spring has sprung on the Kanto Plain and that means more than just longer days, rising temperatures and skyrocketing pollen counts. It also means its time to kick-off the USAG-J Quarters Beautification Competition. Ive got to say that this is one of my favorite programs that we do here in the Camp Zama community. Thats because Quarters Beautification is not just a contest, its a way we all actively take ownership of our fantastic community. When I am out and about on Camp Zama, Sagamihara Family Housing Area or Sagami General Depot, I love seeing folks out taking care of their yards, planting flowers and really putting their personal stamp on their quarters. Not only is getting out in the yard a great way to transform your living quarters in a home, its also a great activity for the whole family. Kids love getting down and working in the dirt with mom and dad. Another great thing about the program is that its extremely contagious. If you see your neighbors out making their yards into a landscaping masterpiece, you will have an extra incentive to get out there and make your yard a work of art, too. Nobody wants to be the person with the knee-high grass and unkempt foliage pouring out

are hundreds of mowers, tools, and other home-improvement equipment available for our residents in on-post housing. Camp Zama, SHA, and Sagami Depot all have self-help offices. Camp Zamas self-help office is closed Monday and Tuesday, SHA is closed Tuesday and Wednesday and Depot is closed Thursday and Friday. They are all opened from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. but closed from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch. I look forward to seeing all of you out working in the dirt! I also want to remind all of you that the next Community Information Exchange will be held at the Camp Zama Community Club at 9 a.m. on April 6. There is no better venue to make sure that your concerns are addressed and your voice is heard. USAG-J just completed a fantastic Army Family Action Plan conference last month and we addressed a lot of important issues facing our community but the AFAP process is not just an annual conference; it is a continuous process and the C.I.E. is a great way to build upon the AFAP process. April is also the Month of the Military Child and Sexual Assault Prevention Month. Stay tuned to the Channel 13 and be sure to keep reading the Torii for news and notes about these important events for our Army Family. Support and Defend! Ichi Dan!

Conflict resolution: A life skill for todays world

By hilary Valdez
Camp Zama Army Community Service

Life has no end of difficulties. No person lives free from internal or external conflict. The amount of stress produced by a conflict depends on the complexity of the conflict and the difficulty involved in resolving it. But conflict has many positive points. Conflict is a sign that change has to be made, as well as a time for clarifying roles and objectives, while reducing tensions. Basically we have personal, interpersonal, intergroup and organizational conflict. Personal conflict is within the individual; interpersonal is between two individuals or within a group; intergroup is among several groups; organizational conflict is structurally built into the situation. Conflict is inherent in any dynamic organization. The aim is not to repress conflict, but to devise ways of resolving it. During conflict, both complimentary and conflicting views are basic elements for the resolution of issues. For example, an essential skill is to develop an awareness of the dynamics working within the group and have sensitivity to the needs of individual group members. All staff must be attentive to attitudinal shifts in communication between men and women. Some men think that to be masculine, they have to be radically different from women. This creates the communication model of superior-subordinate, and produces a masculine certifying atmosphere that makes

men hostile to accepting women as colleagues. You are as you think and attitudes influence perception. Each person who is resolving conflict is actually in the role of a negotiator; as such, they must cluster, consolidate and liquidate issues and find a common agreement among them. Stabilizing and guiding confusion requires patience and a high degree of rational control over feelings. Therefore, the longer the conflict exits, the more stress a person will experience. As such, the negotiator needs to humanize the conflict and develop a tolerance for ambiguity. The next task is, do not to create problems, resolve them. Then, anticipate issues, have a conceptual map of cause and effect, and create incentives to motivate people to change. Resolving conflict means identifying and labeling feelings. Feelings build trust. Concealed feelings create suspicion and doubt. People observing us know that we have experienced some feelings, but they cannot identify it, as such, an atmosphere free of psychological threat must be created. So, when you are resolving conflict, communicate to express, not to impress. Then separate what you observe happening from your opinions about what is happening. Then separate how you feel about what is happening from your opinions about what is happening. Progress will move only as fast as the other persons resistance will allow. As a result, people need time to understand and integrate the dynamics of the cause and effects of the emotions associated with conflict.

Disharmony in life is expected, but people who face their problems and do something constructive about them are most likely to make an adequate response to psychological stress. In most cases people are adaptive and willing to make a social adjustment for success. Most of the time, people will do what is asked of them, providing they know what is expected of them. A critical insight factor is to be attentive to the expectations we put on people who lack skills or the fundamental levels of insight to make sudden changes. The art of living is trial and error. The pain of life is the tax paid for participating in life. Understanding the paradoxes of conflict in everyday life is a stepping stone toward resolving conflict successfully. To manage conflict, remember the three Rs: Recover, Refocus, Regenerate. Recover means take small breaks. Refocus means look at the big picture. Regenerate means get some rest, talk with friends. All change is stressful for your body. Your body cannot tell the difference between positive or negative conflict. In either case, your body experiences the same stress effects. No one can escape conflict. Conflict is a necessary and important part of life. If you become accustomed to the dynamics of conflict, then you will be able to see the pattern within the conflict. This will help you to be at ease with the ambiguities that conflict creates. And for that reason, a person needs harmony. Harmony is unity in diversity.

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This Army-funded newspaper is an authorized publication for the members of the Army community in Japan in accordance with Army Regulation 360-1. Contents of the TORII are not necessarily the official view of, or endorsement by, the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, Department of the Army or the U.S. Army Garrison Japan command. It is published weekly by the TORII staff of the USAG-J HNR/Public Affairs office, APO, AP 96343-0054, phone 315-263-5978.

This publication, with a weekly circulation of 2,000, is printed by Pacific Stars and Stripes, Tokyo. All photos are U.S. Army photographs unless otherwise indicated. The newspaper uses military news services including American Forces Press Service and Army News Service. Story and photo submissions not pertaining to commercial advertising may be sent to the USAG-J HNR/PAO TORII Office at least two weeks prior to the desired publication date. The TORII Newspaper is distributed every Thursday. Submissions may be e-mailed to the deputy public affairs officer at christopher.i.bush@us.army.mil. The Torii editor reserves the right not to publish submissions not in accordance with Army Public Affairs regulations and standard operating procedures. Editorial offices are located in room A-208, Bldg. 102, South Camp Zama, Japan.

Commanding general: Maj. Gen. Francis J. Wiercinski garrison Commander: Col. Perry Helton Garrison Public Affairs Officer: Edward H. Roper Deputy Public Affairs Officer: Christopher Bush Editor: Dustin Perry Staff : Tetsuo Nakahara Okinawa Bureau: Lauren Hall

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Strikeout Autism bowling event to honor the Month of the Military Child and Autism Awareness Month on Apr. 25 from 1:30 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 263-4572.

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UpcomingOngoing Events
Post-Combat Stress Support
A 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.

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New Parent Support Program

The New Parent Support Program, a division of the Family Advocacy Program, specializes in assisting and offering services to new and expecting parents. Play Morning, an interactive playgroup for parents and children up to age 6 is held 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the EDIS Building at Arnn Elementary School. and the same time every second, third and fourth Thursday at SHA CDC. Breast Feeding Support Groups are held on the first Thursday of the month, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at ACS and the third Monday of the month, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at SHA CDC. Baby Bundles is a program that provides information and supplies for new and expecting parents.They are available, along with electric breast pumps, for loan by contacting 263-2382.

A USARPAC National Security Personnel System town hall meeting will be held on Apr. 20 at the Camp Zama Community Club from 1:30 4 p.m. All Department of the Army Civilians are required to attend. A Video Teleconference will be held for civilian employees at Kure and Okinawa from 9:00 11:30 a.m. on Apr. 20.

hisano.yamazaki.jp@yokota.af.mil

Classic Car Show Nostalgic 2 Days @ Pacifico Yokohama, Apr 3-4 Fertility Festival Kanamara Matsuri @ Wakamiya Machimangu Kanayama Jinja Shrine, Kawasaki City, Apr 4 Samurai Warriors Parade @ Yugawara Town, Kanagawa, Apr 4 Oiran Parade Edo Yoshiwara Oiran Dochu in Asakusa, Tokyo, Apr 10
* Oiran were courtesans who exited in the Edo Period, who distinguished themselves by their beautiful kimonos and unique walking style. The parade starts at 1330. It will be postponed to the next day, 11 Apr, in case of rain.

CENTRAL ISSUE FACILITY

The CIF will be closed to conduct required semi-annual inventory form March 22 - 25.We will be open for emergency issues and turn-ins. For emergencies, please call Mr. Bishop at 263-5880 or Mr. Sakata at 263-7454.

Army Family Action Plan

AFAP is a year-round process. To submit and AFAP issue, log onto http://www.mwrjapan.jp.pac.army.mil and click on Submit an AFAP Community Idea/Concern. Issues can be submitted anonymously and will be sent directly to the AFAP program manager.

Free Bowling Thursdays

Military Personnel Division

Zama Bowling Center is open for free bowling from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays to promote family time. Free bowling is also offered from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday with a lunch purchase of $4.50 or more. Pre-paid bowling cards are also available. For more information, call 263-4780.

The Military Personnel Division (MPD) will be conducting a Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) exercise from 29 March 2 April which will result in limited services during this timeframe. Please contact the MPD at 263-397

Earth Day Tokyo 2010 @ Yoyogi Park, Tokyo, Apr 17-18

Alcohol Awareness Month

Strikeout Autism Event

The Camp Zama Army Community Service will host a

April is Alcohol Awareness Month. If you, or anyone you know, are struggling with an alcohol related problem, call 263-8059.

SCHOOL NEWS
Web-based Report Cards
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) has released a web-based School Report Cards (SRCs) in an effort to provide more information on school performance and accountability. The SRCs list school contact information, school improvement goals, a schools student demographic profile, and academic indicators such as the SAT and TerraNova scores. The SRCs were created as a part of DoDEAs response to greater accountability to parents and stakeholders. They are designed to help families who may be transitioning to DoDEA schools by giving them an overview of a new school before their child ever sets foot in the classroom. This year marks the initial launch of the SRCs. To access the SRCs, visit: https://webapps.dodea. edu/SRC/. meet some of the eligibility criterion are encouraged to apply. These criterion include: children of low birth rates, child has a parent who was a teenager when the first child was born, child has a parent whose primary language is not English, child has a parent who has not graduated high school, child is in family headed by a single parent or dual military, child in a family with E-1 to E-4 or GS-1 to GS-4 or NSPS pay band 1 or NAF-1 or NAF-2 equivalents take first priority. (E-5 to E-6 or GS 5 to GS 6 or NAF 3-4 take second priority, E-7 to E-9 or GS-7 to GS-9 or NAF 3-4 rank equivalents take third priority). For more information, call the school at 267-6602.

Zama American Middle School: 263-4040

Zama Child Development Center:263-8081 SHA Child Development Center: 267-6153

apr.16: Parents Night Out, 5 - 11:30 p.m. . 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! All events guarantee fun! School Age Services is offering open recreation opportunities in the weekday and Saturday afternoons for youth currently enrolled in grades one to six. registration: To register your child or for more information please stop by the CYS Central Enrollment Registry Office in Bldg 533 on Camp Zama, or call 263-4125 or SAS at 267-6013.

Zama american middle School Parent teacher organization (ZMS PTO) is accepting membership applications for the current school year 2009/2010 and next school year 2010/2011. Parents & teachers of current 7th & 8th grade students at Zama Middle School, as well as parents of current 6th Grade students (future ZMS students) are encouraged to join and support ZMS PTO. Please contact ZMS PTO at: zmspto@ gmail.com

Zama American High School: 263-3181

nFl Players sponsor test prep costs: National Football League players are sponsoring the cost of $199 SAT and ACT prep software for all military families. The sponsorship waves the $199 retail cost of the software and military members only pay the shipping and handling costs. For more information, go to: www.militaryhomefront. dod.mil/NFLdonation

Child, Youth and School Services: 263-4500

John O. Arnn Elementary: 267-6602

Visit the Web at www.arnn-es.pac.dodea.edu for information pertaining to John O. Arnn Elementary. Sure Start:Sure Start applications for the 2009/10 school year are now available at Arnn Elementary School. Families whose children will be 4 years old by Sept. 1 and

u-turn Program: A new program starting today aims to help the Camp Zama communitys youth succeed academically. The U-turn program is designed for youths to get peer tutoring; get help with college preparation and career exploration; scholarships and financial aid application assistance; and staff and volunteer support. A bus back to SHA and Atsugi will be provided every night at 8 p.m. The U-turn program will be available at the Camp Zama Youth Center every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6 8 p.m. For more information, call 263-4500.

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Okinawa hosts Womens History Month observance

By lauren Hall
Torii Station Public Affairs

TORII STATION, Okinawa An observance honoring the achievements and persistence of notable women throughout U.S. history was held March 24 at the base chapel here. The annual event, held in conjunction with Womens History Month, was sponsored by the U.S. Army Garrison-Japan in Okinawa. Today we are here to celebrate Womens History Month and the accomplishments of some phenomenal women throughout history, said Robert T. Wright, deputy to the USAG-J commander in Okinawa. Lt. Col. Janell E. Eickhoff, commander of 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment, was the guest speaker for the event. U.S. military academies first admitted women in 1976; just 11 years later, Eickhoff began her first year of study at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, graduating in 1991. This month, we acknowledge the

This month, we acknowledge the achievements of all women and say, Thank you for being trailblazers.
Lt. Col. Janell E. Eickhoff
Commander, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment achievements of all women and say, Thank you for being trailblazers, said Eickhoff. We stand in awe at these influential women and what they were able to accomplish during their time in history. They broke glass ceilings that needed to be broken. Many other American women have broken barriers throughout history. Sacagawea, from 1804 to 1806, accompanied Meriwether Lewis and William Clark as an interpreter and guide during their expedition of the western U.S. In 1826, Sojourner Truth escaped from slavery to become one of the first abolitionists and speakers for womens rights. In 1872 Susan B. Anthony was the first person ever to be arrested for voting. She led the 72-year struggle to win women the right to vote. Within the last 20 years, American women have continued to forge ahead. Dr. Antonia Novello became the first woman surgeon general of the U.S. in 1990; Shiela Widnall became the first female secretary of a branch of the U.S. military, the Air Force, in 1997; Ann Dunwoody became the first female four-star general in the U.S. military in 2008; Oprah Winfrey was named by Forbes in 2009 as the richest woman in the world; and Kathryn Bigelow was the first woman in Oscar history to win Best Director (for The Hurt Locker) in 2010. As I look back at the character of the

phenomenal women already written in the pages of history and to those who will write history in the future, I think they all have a few things in common, said Eickhoff. They choose to cherish their own identity and accept others unconditionally. They believe in something larger than themselves. They choose to have joy in their life. They work hard and never quit ever. [And] they take time to nurture and enjoy relationships with friends and family. I believe there is a future where it is commonplace for women to be moms, hold senior leadership positions, management positions and other positions of influence, added Eickhoff. It will be so common, there wont be a need to set aside a special month to recognize the achievements of women. International Womens Day was first observed in 1909. Thirty years ago, President Jimmy Carter issued the first proclamation declaring the week of March 8, 1980, as the first National Womens History Week. Six years later, Congress expanded the week into a month.

On the hunt

Photo by Dustin Perry

Max Brantley, right, and other children in the 6-to-8-year-old age group kneel to pick up eggs during Camp Zamas annual Easter Egg Hunt, held Saturday on the field outside the Youth Center here. Approximately 4,000 eggs were scattered on the field for the event, which was sponsored by the Youth Services and Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs here. The event also included prize giveaways and an appearance from the Easter Bunny, an MWR representative said.

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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 nonworkplace 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_/. citizenship and a high school diploma or GED are required. For more information or any questions, please call 263-4005. Physical Therapist, intermittent (240 hours): Provides physical therapy service in the areas of physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunctions in patients ranging from adolescence to the very elderly. Must have license to practice physical therapy in the U.S. This is a contract positions open to SOFA status applicants. Resumes may be sent to Yoshiyasu. Aoki@us.army.mil. ALL applicants shall register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov. Physical Therapist, intermittent (240 hours): Provides physical therapy service in the areas of physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunctions in patients ranging from adolescence to the very elderly. Must have license to practice physical therapy in the U.S. This is a contract positions open to SOFA status applicants. Resumes may be sent to Yoshiyasu. Aoki@us.army.mil. ALL applicants shall register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov. instructor/facilitator: Camp Zama Education Center is looking for a Instructor/Facilitator to conduct daytime Online Academic Skills Course formerly called FAST. Bachelors Degree and Teaching License/Certificate preferred.Will be paid for 240 classroom hours per year. Call 263-5055 for more information. instructor/facilitator: Torii Station Education Center is looking for a Instructor/Facilitator to conduct daytime Online Academic Skills Course formerly called FAST. Bachelors Degree and Teaching License/Certificate preferred.Will be paid for classroom hours taught per year.Call 263-5055 for more information. 4619 or 046-293-2979. email: arjay@jcom. home.ne.jp (4) satellite dish: With Sony box and Sky TV card, $75. With TV and all cables, $100. Call 046407-7232 or evenings 263-8349.

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

Wanted
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 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. Officials: Officials for all intramural sports (flag-football, softball, basketball, & volleyball), aerobic & yoga instructors, fitness trainers and massage therapists. For more information, call 263-4664 / 7980. sports photos: The Torii Newspaper wants to publish your action sports photos for sports of all ages, all seasons. To showcase your team or your childs team, e-mail your digital action sports photos less than two weeks old (with captions) in .jpg format of 3mb or more to tetsuo. nakahara4@us.army.mil. 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. english teacher wanted: Seeking conversational English teacher for the summer. A group of five women would like to meet every Monday, time and place is negotiable. Please contact Denise at denisemrobertson@yahoo.com english teacher: Sagami Home English School is looking for Native English speakers to teach English in their homes on the weekends. Please contact Alma Smith at: a_rosa_s@yahoo. com.

Others
ZaCsas east Meets West shop: located behind the dry cleaners on Camp Zama, carries vintage Japanese items and collectibles. Store hours are every Tuesday and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. 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. The Women, infant, and Children, (WIC) overseas program at Camp Zama offers valuable nutritional information and food subsidizes. For more information, call 263-8960. 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. fUReai, Japanese Personnel Newsletter is issued and distributed electronically. This newsletter is for MLC/MC/IHA personnel and US personnel who have Japanese subordinate employees. It is available at https://intranet. zama.army.mil/?linkid=fureai. 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.

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 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 in the Microsoft Exchange public e-mail folders and on the Internet at www.usarj.army.mil/ scripts/jn/cpo/index.asp. Application forms are available on the same site. Selection status can also be checked. For more information, call 263-3325. Child and Youth Program assistant (level 2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT, $9.58 - $17.09, Closes: Open Continuous Cook (CYs), NA-04, Flex, $10.01, Closes: Open Continuous Recreation assistant (lifeguard/Pool operator), RD, NF-02, $9.26, Closes: Open Continuous Recreation assistant (lifeguard), RD, Flex, NF-02, $9.29, Closes: Open Continuous food service Worker (Bowling), BD, Flex, NA-02, $8.77, Closes: Open Continuous operation assistant (Community Club), BD, Flex, NF-1101-01, $9.00, Closes: Open Continuous lead Child and Youth Program assistant (CYs), CY-02, $13.14 - $17.09, Closes: Open until filled Child and Youth Program assistant (summer) (CYs), CY-01, $9.58 - $17.09, Closes: June 1, 2010

Vehicles for sale

99 subaru forrester: Black, AWD, clean, well maintained, low mileage, fun to drive. 1+ yr on JCI. Selling b/c spouse PCSd. $3,800. Call/ email Andrew at 08033368305 or andrewmooreusma@gmail.com (3)

For sale
Tv: 32 HDTV JVC LCD Flat Screen TV w/ HDMI. $275.00 OBO, Call: 0462-93-2979 or 263-4619, Email: arjay@jcom.home.ne.jp (4) 1 ea afN decoder to receive afN Tv Channels off-Base: $275.00 OBO.Tel: 263-

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

Movie sCHedUle
saGaMiHaRa
http://www.aafes.com/ems/pac/zama.htm
267-6111

aTsUGi Cinema 77
264-3789

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friday 7 p.m..............How to Train Your Dragon (PG) 98 9:30 p.m............................Dear John (PG-13) 108 saturday 4:30 p.m.................Alice in Wonderland (PG) 109 7 p.m............................When in Rome (PG-13) 91 9:30 p.m...............................The Wolfman (R) 125 sunday 3 p.m.............................The Tooth Fairy (PG) 102 5:30 p.m............................Dear John (PG-13) 108 8 p.m........................From Paris with Love (R) 95

Other local positions

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.

friday 6:30 p.m...............The Bounty Hunter (PG-13) 107 minutes 9 p.m..............................Edge of Darkness (R) 117 minutes saturday ***NO SHOWINGS*** ***CAMP ZAMA CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL*** sunday 3:30 p.m.........................The Tooth Fairy (PG) 102 minutes 6:30 p.m...............The Bounty Hunter (PG-13) 107 minutes

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Suicide Prevention
The USARJ Community has 24/7 access to assistance for suicide prevention by dialing 911 for immediate on-site assistance for those who may hurt themself or someone else, call 263-4127 for medical, behavioral or chaplain advice, or 145 for direct access to Military OneSource. Military OneSource representatives will provide support through advice and counseling to the population previously listed. These services are also available for our USARJ community members in Okinawa.

BG Sams Clinic

BG Sams Clinic will be at reduced operations on 12 & 15 February 2010 in observance of the Training Holiday and Presidents Day. There will not be any appointments. Professional Medical Advice is available by calling 263-4127Dial 911 (119 off-post) if any medical emergencies.

Emergency Numbers

In case of a medical emergency, all cell phone users stationed on mainland U.S. Army Japan installations may program the following number on their speed dial: 046-407-2911. Land line users on all U.S. Army Japan and Garrison installations, including those located outside the Kanagawa Prefecture, may dial 911. SOFA-status members living off-post may dial 119.

Need a jump?
Nakia Rogers, a junior at Zama American High School, competes in the long jump event during a track meet held Saturday at the ZAHS field here. Athletes from Edgren High School at Misawa Air Base and Kinnick High School at U.S. Fleet Activities Yokosuka also competed in the meet.

Medical Advice

For expedient medical advice 24/7, call the BG Sams Health Clinic at 263-4127. After hours, calling is faster than walking to the clinic.

Sports Briefs
Youth Baseball, Softball Registration

Photo by Richard L. Rodgers

The deadline to register your child for participation in the Camp Zama youth baseball or softball program is Friday. The age groups for the co-ed baseball division are: 5 and 6 years old, and 7 and 8 years old; and for the boys division: 9 and 10 years old, 11 and 12 years old, and 13 to 15 years old. The age groups for girls softball are: 9 to 11 years old, and 12 to 15 years old.

Cherry Blossom Run, Walk

A three-kilometer run and walk for children, and a seven-kilometer run and three-kilometer walk for adults will be held Saturday beginning at 8:30 a.m. during the Cherry Blossom Festival here. For more information, call 263-5437 or 263-7980.

Yano Pool reopens

All aquatic services at Yano Fitness Center including the swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room reopen March 25 after having been closed for three months due to annual maintenance. The pool is open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 263-3954.

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A promotional video for an anime series is diplayed on a large screen at the 2010 Tokyo Anime Fair. The word kamikaze is spelled in katakana above the screen.
Photo illustration by Dustin Perry

THOUSANDS GET THEIR TOON FIX AT 2010 TOKYO ANIME FAIR

Story and Photos by Dustin Perry
Torii Editor

DAIBA, Japan A man in his early 30s sits on a small stage clutching a microphone. Every sentence he utters is met with cheers from the star-struck crowd of people gathered around him. To

A statue of a character from the anime Naruto stands at one of the more than 140 booths available for visitors to explore at the 2010 Tokyo Anime Fair.

them, the mere sound of this mans voice is trailers and promotional videos, test a new beloved for many different reasons. 3-D flat-screen TV, grab a promotional His name is Daisuke Namikawa, and DVD, or learn more about their favorite he is a longtime voiceover actor with an series with a museum-like visual tour extensive rsum in the world of Japanese through its history. Q&A panels like the one animated TV series and films, widely known involving Namikawa were also held several as anime. He and seven other actors are times throughout the three-day event. conducting a question-and-answer session Several major animation studios NHK, at the 2010 Tokyo Anime Fair, and even Ghibli, Aniplex, Gonzo were there to repsimple responses resent their flagsuch as Yes and ship franchises, I think so are as were smaller enough to send independent comtheir fans into hyspanies looking to terics. generate interest Now in its in their talents. ninth year, the ToEverywhere were kyo Anime Fair detailed statues was held Friday and huge, floatthrough Sunday sized balloons deat the Tokyo Big A selection of artwork from aspiring illustra- picting the widely Sight convention tors and animators many of them attending recognizable faccenter. The mas- art academies in Japan is displayed on the es of characters sive event serves walls throughout the massive venue. from series such as a place where as Bleach, Naruto, enthusiasts of the distinctive art and anima- One Piece, Dragonball Z, Doraemon and tion style can come together for an inside Anpanman. look at the hottest trends, titles and technolAnother important aspect of the event is ogy on the horizon. to encourage aspiring artists and animators More than 140 booths and displays filled to pursue their craft. A section dubbed Crethe exhibition hall, each of them represent- ators World offered enrollment informaing a segment of the ever-expanding anime tion for several art academies in Japan and universe. Passersby could watch exclusive showcased the work sketches, paintings,

short films of several former students on the walls throughout the venue. Anime has seen a surge in popularity since first gaining widespread visibility outside Japan in the 1980s. The Tokyo Anime Fair is doing its part to ensure the mediums unique voice continues to be heard for years to come.

A large statue of a robot from the iconic anime Mobile Suit Gundam, created in 1979 by Yoshiyuki Tomino, overlooks the entrance to the Tokyo Anime Fair.