torii u.s. army garrison japan weekly newspaper, jun. 10, 2010 edition

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Serving the U.S. Army Japan community

www.torii.army.milVOL. 38, NO. 23June 10, 2010

INSIDE the TORII2 News

4 Calendar

5 Community

6 Classieds

7 Sports

8 Travel

Photo by Dustin

Sgt. Tomoyuki Kaeriyama, left, assigned to the Japan Ground Self Defense Forces 34th Infatry Regiment, and Cadet Stewart Huntoon, a senior at the U.S. MiliAcademy at West Point, work together to secure cargo to the underside of a UH-60 Black Hawk during sling-load training Thursday at Sagami General Depot. Four WPoint cadets came to Camp Zama for three weeks of training with various units here as part of their graduation requirements and will depart June 16.

West Point cadets train in JapanBy Dustin Perry

Torii Editor

CAMP ZAMA Four future Army

ofcers participated in sling-load opera-

tions training Thursday with Soldiers here

during a three-week cooperative training

visit that is a requirement to receive theircommission.

The cadets, all seniors at the U.S. Mili-

tary Academy at West Point, conducted the

training with Soldiers from both the 35th

Combat Sustainment Support Battalion

and 78th Aviation Bn. for a portion of their

curriculum known as Cadet Troop Leader

Training. They will continue to work along-

side other units here before departing Japan

on Wednesday.

Cadets Matt Belanger, Anne Danczyk,

Ehren Gruber and Stewart Huntoon spent a

portion of Thursdays training in two groups

standing underneath a ve-ton UH-60 Black

Hawk helicopter. As it hovered above them,they were required to hook a cable to the

underside of the aircraft. The cable was

connected to a cargo pallet, which, once

it was secured by the crew on the ground,

was own to a second landing zone and

unloaded by the crew there.

Sling-load transportation allows for the

speedy transportation of supplies, equip-

ment and other cargo to almost any location

and is especially useful during emergency

situations, said Spc. Jonathan Prokopchak,

the senior training noncommissioned ofcer

for Headquarters and Headquarters Com-

pany, 35th CSSB. In one hour of training,

the cadets and Soldiers completed 10 load-ofoad iterations, which Prokopchak said

was a record for the unit.

The cadets did amazing; they knew

exactly what they were doing, said Prokop-

chak. Our supervisors told the cadets what

to do, and they didnt hesitate.

During his time as a cadet at West Point,

Huntoon said he hasnt had many oppo

nities to work with Soldiers and NCO

he was very excited to come to Japan

the training.

I was really surprised at how m

preparation goes into this [training],

Huntoon. We dont have the kind of eq

ment that the Army has, so wereable to do training like this at West Po

We had a chance to see and experie

something new and to get out there and

our training to practice.

The cadets are scheduled to grad

from West Point and be commissione

second lieutenants next May.


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NEWS

Zama Briefs

Shuttle service for ZAHSgraduation ceremonyA shuttle service will be available for those

attending the Saturday graduation ceremony

for Zama American High School seniors at

Harmony Hall. The service will begin at 1

p.m. at the Camp Zama Community Clubparking lot. The service is encouraged, as

parking at Harmony Hall will be limited.

Attire guidelinesNew clothing guidelines have been

mandated by the commander of U.S.

Army Garrison-Japan for all Status of

Forces Agreement personnel and their

family members while patronizing AAFES

facilities on Camp Zama and Sagamihara

Family Housing Area.

Approved: Clean, serviceable shirts with

or without collars are required. Shirts

will be buttoned and tucked-in unless they

are square-cut and designed to be worn

outside trousers or shorts. Clean, serviceable

trousers or shorts with a belt (if belt loops

are present) are the standard.

Not approved: Tops that are immodest,

provocative or suggestive; uniform

undershirts (green, white or brown) or

T-shirts designed for wear as undergarments,

with or without unit logos; tank top-type

shirts, sleeveless muscle shirts, see-

through mesh and net shirts, halter tops, tube

tops and swimsuit tops; exposed midriffs

and pants off the waistline; cut-off shorts,

short shorts and swimming shorts; shirts

exposing the abdomen; and clothing with

obscene or vulgar language or imagery.

Family Matters BlogA former editor and writer for the American

Forces Press Service has launched the

Family Matters Blog to provide resourcesand 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 tohttp://afps.

dodlive.mil/.

Lodging InformationLodging renovations are complete. As of

May 14, the front desk and ofces have

relocated back to Bldg. 552. The temporary

bus stop located on Sand Road, between

Bldgs. 552 and 780 were removed and

relocated to Bldg. 552 as of May 17. All

lodging phone numbers will remain the

same, with the front desk reachable at

263-3830.

DOL Ofce ClosureThe DOL ofces on Camp Zama, Sagami

General Depot and Yokohama North Dock

will be closed Friday from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

for an ofcial function. Service-oriented

facilities such as the DFAC, laundry pick-up

points at Camp Zama and SFHA, the GSA

Mart, Motor Pool and CIF will be minimally

staffed. ATO Zama (travel, personal

property, freight) will be closed, therefore

please plan accordingly. In the event of an

emergency, call 090-6139-1246.

Soldiers learn water-survival ski lls at Yan

After spending two hours in the swim-

ming pool Thursday at Yano Fitness Center,

a unit of Soldiers here learned, among other

things, that in case of an emergency, theirpants can be used as a otation device.

Fifty-four Soldiers assigned mostly to

the 35th Combat Sustainment Support Bat-

talion conducted water-survival training,

an annual requirement for the unit, during

which they were instructed on buoyancy

techniques and how to utilize available

resources in an aquatic setting.

Clad in their Army Combat Uniform,

the Soldiers were divided into groups based

on their swimming abilities and spent the

majority of the training wading in the pool

as they received instruction from Sgt.

Joseph Enochs. Water-survival training is

a very critical skill for Soldiers to have,

he said.

It is key training that way, Soldiers

know how to survive in the water for anytype of situation, said Enochs. Not only is

it applicable for exercises that Soldiers do,

its also for vehicle rollovers or if they are in

an aircraft that goes down in the water.

The rst portion of the training con-

centrated on teaching the Soldiers the

ideal method for entering a body of water,

depending on both the height of entry and

the depth of the water. Critical to each

method was the Soldiers ability to keep

their heads above water when jumping in,

which required them to hold their arms to

the side and create a wide silhouette with

their body.

By Dustin Perr y

Torii Editor

Photo by Dustin Perry

Maj. Manny Colon uses the pants from

his Army Combat Uniform as a otation

device after learning the technique duri ngwater-survival training held Thursday inthe pool at Yano Fitness Center.

Enochs then demonstrated survival oat-

ing, or dead mans oat, a well-known

method for holding ones breath when not

treading water that allows someone in the

water to conserve their energy. Following

the buoyancy test, the Soldiers were required

to tread water for ve minutes in order to

certify their training.

The buoyancy test is so you can be

condent in yourself whenever youre in

the water, said Enochs. It requires you

to be able to tread water for a little while

so that way you can build yourse

to that condence level.

Some Soldiers in the unit who ident

themselves as non-swimmers condu

their training in the shallow end of the p

but the requirements were the same.

of those non-swimmers, Staff Sgt. VHollowell, had never taken part in w

survival training before Thursday but sa

was instilled with condence afterwar

When I rst came here, I really di

know quite what to expect, said Hollow

assigned to the 35th CSSB. I though

were probably all going to be in the deep

maybe, and theyd just push us in and go

some drowning-prevention techniques

the way [Enochs] had the training bro

down, I thought it was very useful.

If I was actually [in a situation

required it], Im pretty condent now

I could survive, or at least stay ao

added Hollowell.

The nal portion of the training invo

Enochs showing the group how to use

ACU jacket and pants to keep them aOnce removed, a pair of ACU pants

be cinched at the legs, lled with air

worn around the neck as a makeshift

preserver. The Soldiers were also sh

how to perform a similar technique

their jacket by breathing air into the o

neck in the front.

I think as a Soldier, everybody sh

know how to do this, said Spc. Ro

Gondeck, assigned to the 623rd Movem

Control Team. Its great because you n

know whats going to happen when yo

See WATER SURVIVAL, Pag

Photo by Tetsuo Nakahar

Question timeKotaro Hirayama, left, a senior at Heisei International University, asks a question of Maj. Gen. Francis J. Wiercinski, righ

commander of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward), in the USARJ Command Center May 28 during the students

one-day educational tour of Camp Zama. Approximately 15 students from HIU attended the tour.


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TORII June 10, 2010

WATER SURVIVAL, From page 2

into a combat zone, or what kind of warfare youre going

to be doing, so knowing water survival is a good thing.Conducting the training annually allows Soldiers to be

constantly familiarized with water survival, said Enochs.

The instructor said it is his responsibility to make sure

everyone in his unit is properly trained, but he hopes the

trainees gained something beyond simply meeting annual

requirements.

Many times in Iraq or Afghanistan, you see vehicle

rollovers and the Soldiers go into a river, said Enochs.

Its something thats unexpected, so this training puts into

your mind that, at any time, you might need it.

IMCOM messageLt. Gen. Rick Lynch

Commander, Installation Management Command

Sponsorship: Startstrong to be strongI have moved many times in my career,

within the United States and overseas. I

have deployed several times, leaving my

wife to pull double duty at home. I know

the good, the bad and the ugly of moving

rsthand from my familys experience and

the stories shared by other Soldiers, civilians

and family members. Every move brings

new opportunities but also challenges and

stressors that can have a negative impact

on work and home life.

I also know from personal experience

that sponsors can be the determining factor

between a good or bad move. An excellentsponsor plays a key role in making a posi-

tive rst impression and helping the new

person and family integrate into the unit,

workplace and community.

During the past several years the Army

has been experiencing a high volume of

transition due to Army Force Generation,

modularity, Grow the Army, Base Realign-

ment and Closure, and troop mobilization.

Now more than ever we need effective spon-

sorship to mitigate the stress of transition;

however, Soldiers, civilians and families

continue to express frustration with the

Armys sponsorship program.

Sometimes our personnel and fam-

ily members have an exceptional sponsor

someone who truly makes them feel

welcome and gets them off to an excellent

start but that is not always the case. There

may be sponsors who are not well-equipped

or motivated to provide the needed as-

sistance or, even worse, no sponsorship at

all. These experiences make sponsorship a

pressing Army Family Action Plan issue. I

am taking this opportunity to improve on

our Total Army Sponsorship Program toenhance the readiness of our Soldiers and

civilians, and deliver on our promise to take

care of families.

The Armys sponsorship program, as

prescribed in AR 600-8-8, requires every

rst-term Soldier to have a sponsor. The

sponsor acts as a big brother or sister and

helps the Soldier learn Army standards and

develop a sense of responsibility and team-

work. After that initial assignment, TASP

offers sponsors for every Soldier, private

through colonel, and likewise for every

civilian in grades up to GS-15. A vital part

of the sponsorship program that is often

forgotten or overlooked is the rear detach-

ment support provided to family members

of deployed Soldiers and civilians.

So we have in our regulations a sponsor-

ship program that covers all members of

our community. I want to make sure that

what is outlined on paper is also happen-

ing in our communities. Soldiers, civilians

and family members will have a sponsor

to provide information and support before,during and after transitions, mobilizations

and deployments.

We must make sure sponsors are well-

equipped for their important role. Sponsors

must understand their role and have the nec-

essary information and resources to fulll

it. Even more so, sponsors must be willing

to reach out and make human contact, espe-

cially with new Soldiers, rst-time civilian

employees, and family members who are

unfamiliar with the Army way of life.

Above all, I want to ensure that com-

manders are invested in the success of the

sponsorship program within their commu-

nity. TASP is a commanders program. Its

success is contingent upon the commanders

involvement and support. It is leadershipsresponsibility to send the message that spon-

sorship is something important to do and

to do it right. At the most basic level, that

means having an adequate pool of sponsors

to meet the needs of the community and

supporting those sponsors with reasonable

time and resources to do a good job.

I have asked Command Sgt. Maj. Neil

Ciotola to lead a working group to review

sponsorship from a holistic perspective and

to update the program to meet the needs of

Soldiers in todays Army. Two important

aspects of the sponsorship program u

examination are integration and track

We must have a means to collect, tran

and follow up on their needs and issues

do not want Soldiers carrying unreso

issues from assignment to assignm

We do not want families to fail to

nect or to become disconnected from

community, especially if their Soldi

deployed. We are looking at the feasib

of using current systems to integrate

track TASP processes Army wide, amother possible improvements. I antici

that new recommendations, guidance

requirements will be forthcoming as a re

of our review.

We are approaching summer, the tr

tional moving season for the military. M

of us in an Army environment Sold

civilians and family members alike k

what it is like to relocate. We know w

difference it makes to have a helping h

along the way.

Leaders, your direct experience al

whether good or bad, should be eno

incentive to make the sponsorship prog

in your sphere of inuence as effectiv

possible.

With a successful sponsorship progrwe can treat every one of these moves a

opportunity to show that we will do righ

Soldiers, civilians and families. The

and effort invested up front will pay

dividends in the satisfaction, commitm

and increased cohesion and mission re

ness of Army units. All Soldiers, civil

and family members must be provided

quality programs and safe commun

that meet their needs while enabling t

to thrive and maintain resiliency. We

keep our promise.

(Right): Staff Sgt. Alejandro Anglada, left, and Spc.Charlies Agustin, both assigned to the 35th Combat

Sustainment Support Battalion, tread water at the

edge of the Yano Fitnes Center swimming pool Thurs-day during w ater-survival training. Fifty-four Soldiers

spent more than two hours in the pool learning properaquatic-entry methods , treading water, testing their own

buoyancy, and using the pants and jacket from theirArmy Combat Uniform as makeshift otation devices.

The training is an annual requirement for the Soldiersin the unit. (Photo by Dustin Perry)


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Community Calender

Hs [email protected]

Whats HappeningOutside the Gate?

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SCHOOL NEWSOnline tutoringRound-the-clock professional tutors who can assist with homework, studying, testpreparation, rsum writing and more are available at tutor.com for children of ser-

vicemembers and eligible Department of Defense civilians assigned here. Active-dutyservicemembers, National Guard and reserve personnel on active-duty deployed sta-tus, and DoD civilians on a deployed status are eligible to participate in this program.

The site is open to students of any age, from kindergarten to high school, for one-on-one help in math, science, social studies and English. To use the site, students simply

choose the subject for which they need help and type in their question. To learn more,

visit the Web site and click on Tutor.com for the Military.

Zama Child Development Center: 263-8081 J 11 : Zama CDC Art Gallery (Infant, Toddler and Preschool)

J 16: Mrs. Letters 9 - 10 a.m.

SHA Child Development Center: 267-6153 J 11: Wear Purple (Citizenship)

J 15: Face Painting

SaS op rc P g: 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.

rgs: 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.

John O. Arnn Elementary : 267-6602 Visit the Web at www.arnn-es.pac.dodea.edu for information pertaining to John O.

Arnn Elementary.

S S:Sure Start applications for the 2010-2011 school year are now available

at Arnn Elementary School. Families whose children will be 4 years old by Sept. 1meet some of the eligibility criterion are encouraged to apply. These criterion inclchildren of low birth rates, child has a parent who was a teenager when the rst c

was born, child has a parent whose primary language is not English, child has a pawho has not graduated high school, child is in family headed by a single parent or military, child in a family with E-1 to E-4 or GS-1 to GS-4 or NSPS pay band

NAF-1 or NAF-2 equivalents take rst priority. (E-5 to E-6 or GS 5 to GS 6 or NAFtake second priority, E-7 to E-9 or GS-7 to GS-9 or NAF 3-4 rank equivalents take t

priority). For more information, call the school at 267-6602.

ls d f Sch J 17

HALF-DAY DISMISSAL On Thursday, 17 June, Arnn ES will have a half-day of instruct

with students being released @ 1145. Students who are eligible for bus transporta

services will continue to have transportation support on this day. For more informa

please call the school site @ 267-6602.

Summer Ofce Hours

21 June - 30 July (closed Monday, July 5) Monday - Friday 0800-1500

Zama American Middle School : 263-4040Z ac m Sch P tch o gz(ZMS PTO)is accep

membership applications for the current 2009-2010 school year and the upcoming 202011 school year. Parents and teachers of current seventh- and eighth-grade studen

Zama Middle School, as well as parents of current sixth-grade students (future Z

students) are encouraged to join and support the ZMS PTO. Please contact the Z

PTO at:[email protected]

Zama American High School : 263-3181ZaHS 2009-2010 y bk: ZAHS has begun taking orders for its 2009-2010 yearb

The book will be the largest ever produced in the schools history and the largest in

Pacic: 276 full-color pages, an embossed cover, and customized artwork on each pa

produced by the largest yearbook staff in the Department of Defense Education Acti

The cost is $85 per book (cash or check made payable to Zama American High Scho

and they are expected to sell out soon. Books are scheduled to be distributed the

week of June. For more information, call Richard Rodgers at 263-5300.

UpcomingOngoing Events

Post-Combat Stress SupportA special support group to assist those experiencing

symptoms of post-combat stress is offered from 11:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the community room atArmy Community Services. For more information, call

Gary Woods at 263-8091.

CLEP and DANTES TestingCollege-Level Examination Program (CLEP) and DefenseActivity 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 [email protected] study for the CLEP tests, visit

www. petersons.com. To study for the DANTES exams,visit www.getcollegecredit.com.

New Parent Support ProgramThe New Parent Support Program, a division of the Family

Advocacy Program, specializes in assisting and offeringservices 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 Buildingat Arnn Elementary School. and the same time every

second, third and fourth Thursday at SHA CDC. BreastFeeding Support Groups are held on the rst Thursdayof 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 informationand supplies for new and expecting parents.They areavailable, along with electric breast pumps, for loan by

contacting 263-2382.

The Department of Veterans Affairs

Coordinator will be at the Camp Zama Transition Service

Center located in Bldg 102, room M-107 on 7 & 8 June2010. If you would like to schedule an appointment todiscuss Veterans Benets you may be entitled to such asapplying for disability compensation, education benetssuch as the Montgomery and new Post 9/11 GI Bills,the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program, etc., please call

263-3940 or 263-3513. 30 minute appointment slots areavailable however if you think you may need more time,

let us know when scheduling your appointment and well

try to accommodate you.

Spiritual Orientation Tour to Kama-kura, June 1818 June 2010 from 0730-1630

To visit two Buddhist sites (Daibutsu and Hase Kannon

Temple) and Hachimangu Shinto Shrine. Please sign up

at USAG-J Chaplains Ofce at 263-4898

Well Child Clinic (4 years and older)Location: Sams Army Health Clinic

Dates: 18 June 2010 (0900-1345)Exam will cover school physical, sports clearance and

immunizations for a year (This is a chargeable visit for

civilians) Bring completed sports clearance forms Pleasecall 263-4175 for an appointmentPOC is Central Appointments at 263-5916

His Holiness the Dalai Lamas PubTeaching and Talk @ Pacico Yok

hama (tickets on sale now), Jun 26

Disney Easter Wonderland @ TokDisney Land, Now-Jun 30

The New Generation World Hobby F@ Makuhari Messe, Jun 19-20The biggest cartoon exhibition for kids in Japan. Kids

play the latest video games and may nd toy and chara

items of their favorite heroes such as Detective Co

Pokemon, Duel Masters and more.

Admission is free.

Japanese Sake or Nihonshu Fair Sunshine City & World Import MaTokyo, Jun 16You can enjoy tasting about 450 kinds of Japanese s

or nihonshu as much and many different types of sakyou like, including sake that were awarded for the Nati

New Sake or Shinshu Awards 2010.

African Festival @ Yokohama RBrick Warehouse (Admission freJune 12-13


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Communitywww.torii.army.mil TORII June 10, 2010

More than 20 Camp Zama communitys

motorcycle riders refreshed their motor-

cycle riding skills with a one-day training

event Friday at Sagami General Depot,

given by the Camp Zama Safety Ofcein conjunction with the Kanagawa Police

Department.

The purpose of the training was to

strengthen and enhance the riders technique

and quality of riding, said Keith Tuskey, lead

instructor for the USAG-J Safety Ofce.

We dont just send people out to ride

crazy, said Tuskey. We make sure they

are safe so they can enjoy themselves

during their ride and come back home

safely. Any time we do training with the

Kanagawa Police Department is very much

appreciated.

In Kanagawa, motorcycle accidents have

risen this year, according to the KPD. Sag-

amihara City approached the Safety Ofce

and asked them to host a workshop to teach

trafc safety and basic techniques.Three members from the White Angels

of KPD were invited as special instructors

for the day. They gave the participants a

brieng on the basic inspection they need

to do prior to riding and demonstrated vari-

ous techniques. Several training courses to

practice riding skills were set up in the park-

ing lot in front of the main gate at Sagami

Depot for the participants to brush up their

techniques.

I want them to know how to keep safe

while they are riding, said Nodoka Otani,

of the White Angels. Its important for

Americans in Camp Zama to get used to

Japanese trafc rules. The roads here are

much smaller than in the U.S., so peopleneed to pay extra attention.

Otani mentioned some checkpoints on

how to drive safely in Japan during the train-

ing. For example, when rider check behind

them, they should always turn around from

the right, because according to Japanese

trafc rules, vehicles come from right.

As a motorcycle rider, everybody

needs training, said Andre Morgan from

Directorate of Logistics at U.S. Army Gar-

rison - Japan. In this training, you have a

chance to practice braking and stopping,

so itll help you when you have an acci-

dent you can react quickly and maneuver

quicker. Maybe it will help you to prevent

the accident. I think more motorcycle riders

should join this training.

KPD and the Camp Zama Safety Ofcehave forged a strong relationship through

various events. Sagamihara City is willing

to offer safety workshops for Camp Zama

as an additional safety measure. The next

motorcycle safety training is scheduled to

be held July 2 at Yokohama North Dock.

For more information, contact Tuskey via

e-mail at [email protected].

Kanagawa PD hosts motorcycle safety training at DepoB ts nkh

Torii Staff

Photo by Tetsuo Naka

Nodoka Otani, a member of the White Angels at the Kanagawa Police Departmgives a safety brieng to Andre Morgan from the Directorate of Logistics at UArmy Garrison - Japan during a motorcycle training course given by the KPD Frat Sagami General Depot. More than 20 people attended the training.

Torii Station cuts floss for grand opening of dental clini

Torii Stations newly renovated

Dental-Medical Clinic was un-veiled in a unique, yet tting, oss-cutting ceremony on June 4.

Maj. James Anderson, Torii

Dental Clinic Ofcer in Charge,and Staff Sgt. Jay Dy, Torii Dental

Clinic Noncommissioned Ofcerin Charge, arranged the one-of-a-

kind event.

Were very excited for you

to witness this rst oss-cuttingceremony, said Maj. Anderson,

whose son, Noah, and daughter,

Isabella, helped make the over-

sized oss box which contained100 yards of dental oss.

We are honored and we want

to thank you for your time to

share this moment with us at this

grand opening and oss-cuttingceremony for the Torii Station

dental clinic, said Col. David

Mott, Commander, U.S. Army

Dental Activity (DENTAC) Japan

Commander.

Mott explained that DENTAC

Japan rst began stafng opera-tions in the original dental clinic

here in 1987.Initially this clinic was a one-

person clinic with four chairs.

Today this facility is an eight-chair

clinic staffed with three and some-

times four dentists with multiple

supporting staff members, said

Mott.

This is a special day. If yousaw this building just a few months

ago, you would know what a spe-

cial day this is. Not just for Maj.

Anderson and Staff Sgt. Dy and

for their staff but also for their

patients and the entire Torii Station

community, he said.

Once you see the new facility it

becomes obvious that technology

is playing a never-ending role in

dental practice. I can assure you

that this renewed building is a

premier state of the art facility that

sets new standards, he said.

During the renovations which

began in May 2009, the dental

clinic was relocated into a tempo-

rary building near Torii Beach.

The new facility houses both a

dental and a medical clinic, how-

ever, its main purpose is to provide

dental health care. Patients in need

of minor medical services, such as

sick call, can be seen at the medi-

cal clinic, while emergencies or

other serious conditions must go

to Lester Naval Hospital.

The hard work of all the people

involved are commended for a job

well done. I would be remiss if

I did not publicly thank the Navy

and the Air Force for their support

for routine care, not just during

the transition, but throughout the

year, he said.

Col. William Bachand, U.S.

Army Pacic Regional Dental

Command Commander, remem-

bered the original building from

a visit here in 2007.

We in the dental community

know that we always strive to

combine function and aesthetics.

Youll see that it really came into

fruition in this clinic. This is really

a tremendous facility, one of the

premier clinics in the dental care

system, said Bachand.

I would like to send a shout

out and thanks for all the great sup-

port from to all out sister services

here: the Marines, Navy and the

Air Force. This is a great example

of joint cooperation here, as it is

across the Pacic. Its really great

here sharing professional services,

and although we have our cult

differences between the servi

ultimately, we know whether

a Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Ma

or family member, patient ca

rst and foremost and thats

goal for all of us, he said.

Maj. Anderson mentioned

is the rst oss-cutting cerem

here. I think its the rst

cutting ceremony anywhere,

Bachand.

B l H

Torii Station Public Affairs

Photo by LaureSoldiers and family members ceremonial cut dental oss during the opening of the Torii StaDental Clinic at Torii Station Okinawa.


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sPoRTs & fiTNessTORII June 10, 2010www.torii.army.mil

Yano Pool reopensAll aquatic services at Yano Fitness Ce

including the swimming pool, Jacu

sauna and steam room reopened Marcafter having been closed for three modue to annual maintenance. The poopen from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday throFriday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Satuand Sunday. For more information,

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Your Weekly Dose

May is Asthma and Allergy AwareMonth. Asthma is a disease of the lungs in wthe airways become blocked or narrowed, cing breathing difculty. It is unfortunately common and can be exacerbated by physicasome environmental factors that can be fin this part of the world. If you have asthmallergies, ensure that you collaborate closely

your physician. Some causes of asthma incallergens, irritants in the air, respiratory intions, exercise, weather, expression of stemotions, and certain medications. Treatmeasthma includes long-term controllers or stdal medications, and quick-relief medicatTo help prevent asthma, know your triggerslimit exposure, take medications as prescrmonitor your asthma and recognize early sigworsening, and know what to do when it worMore information can be found at http://waafa.org/display.cfm?id=8&cont=9 .

Access to care at BG Sams U.S. AHealth Clinic is avaialble 24/7. The clinic open 24/7 but our triage line is available 2When calling the clinic at 263-4127, our will notify a provider who will call you bThe provider will advise you if you can wathe clinic opens, or if you need to seek mecare at either Yokosuka Navy Hospital, Yo

AFB Hospital or at a Host Nation HospiClinic.

Recently we have noticed an increacalls to the 911 number. This is the emergnumber which activates the MPs, our ambulEMTs and translators. Of course, if you halife threatening medical emergency such as cpain, difculty breathing, or trauma, please911 on post or 119 off post. If you are ing sick, or have an injury that does not the criteria for life, limb or eyesight, plcall the clinic rst at 263.4127 and push op1 for triage nurse or 24/7 medical advice.provider on call will advise you on what opare available, such as Yokota AFB hosYokosuka Navy Hospital or a local Host Nclinic/hospital, in which case we would arrfor a translator to assist you.

Sports Briefs

Six-Person SoccerA six-person soccer tournament is sched

to be held 9 a.m. Saturday at the Y

Soccer Field. The event is open to

military personnel in Camp Zama, Sag

Depot, and Sagamihara Housing A

retirees, DoD and Department of

Army civilians, AAFES employees, fa

members (18 years of age or older and

in high school), JGSDF members, and M

employees. Teams may be all male, m

or all female. Please register at the YFitness Center issue counter by 5 p.m. to

There is no fee for this tournament. Aw

will be presented to the rst- and seco

place teams. Commanders Cups po

will be awarded for this event. For m

information, call 263-4664 or 263-798

12 teams kick off softball preseasonBy dutn Prr y

Torii Editor

Photo by Dustin Perry

Andrew Flor, a member of the 441st Milit ary Intelligenc e Battalion Shurikens , warmsup in the on -deck circle during a preseason softball game Tuesday against the AirForce Predators. Twelve teams are comp eting in this years intramural season.

Obviously not pleased with their less-

than-stellar performance last year, the Air

Force Predators went ahead and won their

intramural softball preseason opener Tues-

day by a whopping 23-point margin.The Predators bats were relentless and

their defense tenacious throughout their

26-3 victory against the 441st Military In-

telligence Battalion Shurikens at Rambler

Field. Coach Adam Harris attributed his

teams renewed spirit to the fresh start

that the preseason provides.

Its a new season and I think everybody

is excited to play, so I think everybody was

on top of their game tonight, said Harris.

We havent played in about a year, so

the preseason allowed us to get a feel foreverybodys position and build our team

camaraderie, he added. Our teams a lot

more solid [this year].

In addition to the Predators and Shurik-

ens, 10 other teams in the Camp Zama

league shook the dust off their gloves and

competed in the opening week of practice

games the last of which will conclude

tonight before the start of the regular season

on Monday.

Softball is the No. 1 sport on Camp

Zama, said Andy Abear, the intramural

sports director here, and the preseason is

a good opportunity for the players to get

some practice in before the beginning of

the regular season.

After seeing a few of the games during

the preseason and witnessing the teams

gain their bearing, Abear said this season

has the potential to be just as erce as in

years past.

Just from watching the teams this week,

it looks like many of the same ones will becompetitive this year, said Abear.

Casey Steuber, the Predators team

captain, said their blowout win against the

Shurikens gave them a boost of condence

with which to begin the regular season. He

attributed his teams stellar performance to

solid base-hitting and an improved roster

of players.

The preseason is kind of like a tune-up:

trying people in new positions, everyone

getting their swing back from not having

swung a baseball bat all year, and getting

out all the cobwebs from our game, said

Steuber.

The other teams competing in the league

are the Directorate of Public Works; U.S.

Army Japan Garrison; 78th Signal Bat-

talion, Army Medical Department, Japan

Engineer District; Morale, Welfare and

Recreation; 35th Combat Sustainment

Support Battalion; Directorate of Emer-

gency Services; USARJ; and 78th AviationBattalion.

Games are scheduled to be held Monday

through Thursday at Rambler Field begin-

ning at 6 p.m.


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Travel & CulTure

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Torii Staff

Soak in the hot spring experience at Yukai Soka

L

iving and working in Japan offers foreigners a host of unique opportunities to experience

Japanese culture, and one of the most popular and relaxing cultural rituals is a long

soak in an onsen, or public natural hot spring bath.

For the most part, the Japanese are bath fanatics and the Japanese archipelago is host to thousands ofhot springs. The Japanese are known for their pilgrimages to nd the ultimate bathing experience.

Hakone, located in Kanagawa Prefecture about an hour away from Camp Zama, is one of the most

well-known hot spring destinations in Japan. However, for people looking to soak their cares away

a little closer to home, look no further than Zama Citys Yukai Sokai onsen.

Yukai Sokai hosts a variety of different styles of baths in the facility including jet baths, a cascading

waterfall bath and a bath located outside in the courtyard for bathers who enjoy some fresh air while

they soak. The bathhouse also features a ganbanyoku, or bedrock bath, which does not have any water

but rather a heated rock that relaxes and reportedly allows the bather to sweat out impurities. Some

women consider the bedrock bath to be a beautifying agent. Yukai Sokai also offers a sauna.

In addition to the relaxing nature of the baths, the natural springs in Yukai Sokai possess a high

level of minerals that have proven to be helpful in heading minor cuts, burns, feminine ailments,

and other maladies.

No spa treatment at Yukai Sokai would be complete without a nice private massage, followed by

a delicious traditional Japanese meal at the facilitys magnicent restaurant.

Here are some tips to know that will make your visit to Yukai Sokai easier:

1. Take off your clothes in the changing room.2. Put clothes in the shelf, basket or locker.

3. Enter the bathroom with a small towel.

4. There will be a bucket beside the tub, scoop out some water and pour it over yourself to rinse

your body before getting in the bathtub.

5. Soak in the bathtub. Remember not to bring anything into the tub, not even a towel. Do not

use soap in the tub.

6. Get out of the tub and wash your body or hair in front of the faucet. (It should be done outside

of the tub.)

7. Rinse off soap and shampoo well.

8. Rinse your body with clean warm water in front of faucet.

9. Dry your body with your small towel before you go to the changing room.

10. Dry your body with your bath towel and dress in the changing room.

If you get confused or need help, the staff at Yukai Sokai can help you through the process.

Yukai Sokai is open daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prices vary depending on how long you stay

at the facility. A one-hour ticket is 480 yen Monday through Friday, and 580 yen on the weekends.

A two-hour ticket is 800 yen during the week and 1,000 yen on the weekends. The best deal is the

one-day pass for 1,400 yen during the week and 1,700 yen on the weekends.So the next time you start to feel the stresses of the work week, treat yourself to a day at a spa that

is located conveniently close to home.

Yukai Sokai

Carest Zama

Netz Toyota

Soubudai

mae Sta.

Camp Zama

Main Gate

Sagamidai

Kosaten

torii u.s. army garrison japan weekly newspaper, jun. 10, 2010 edition

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