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JSDF marching festival dazzles Budokan crowd

By Dustin Perry
Torii Editor

Photos by Dustin Perry

TOKYO A Japan Self-Defense Force member plays a taiko drum during the JSDFs annual Marching Festival, held Nov. 19 and 20 at the famed Nippon Budokan arena in Tokyo. The event featured performances from marching bands and drill teams throughout every branch of the JSDF, as well as contributing performances from the U.S. Army Japan Band and the Okinawa Marine Band.

TOKYO Of his inaugural experience performing inside Japans most well-known concert venue, Sgt. Robert Chapa remarked, I loved the whole grandeur of it it was huge, the way it should be. Chapa and fellow members of the U.S. Army Japan Band at Camp Zama were one of several musical and drill-team acts who performed at the famed Nippon Budokan during the Japanese Self-Defense Forces annual marching festival, held there Nov. 19 and 20. I feel honored and humbled, said Chapa. It was amazing. Everybody did their very best, and it was just a spectacular thing to watch. I really enjoyed being a part of something so big. The event featured approximately 1,000 performers from organizations including the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, the Japan Ground SelfDefense Force, the Japan SelfDefense Force Drum Team, the JGSDF Eastern Army Music Band, and the Okinawa Marine Band. The concert drew thousands of people throughout the two-day festival. Following the opening ceremony, members of the JGSDFs 302nd Military Police Battalion marched onto the ground-level arena in crisp unison for a dazzling extended rifle drill demonstration. Clad in green dress uniforms and carrying rifles accented with brass

that shined in the spotlight, the soldiers carried out several precise marching and facing movements while spinning the rifles in the air and catching them. The first act of the show also included a colorful display from members of the Singapore military, who performed excerpts from their dance-and-music hybrid show, Singapore Symphony: A Celebration of Diversity. After they left the stage, the USARJ band came on to perform a rousing medley of In the Mood and The Army Goes Rolling Along. Pfc. Travis Poole, another USARJ Band member who also performed at Budokan for the first time, said it was a wonderful experience to play alongside the talented JSDF musicians. I felt honored to represent the U.S. with the Marines, and to be around such good musicians, said Poole. This is probably the largest crowd Ive ever performed in front of. I feel honored to be able to perform here for them. I know we did our best, and I hope they were impressed. Poole also commented on the feeling of playing a venue that has previously been host to the bands and artists such as the Beatles, Bob Dylan and Led Zeppelin. Any musician would love to perform here in front of all these people, said Poole. Its a very nice and humbling place to be. If you havent been here, I think you should at least come once. See FESTIVAL, Page 3

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Zama Briefs
Similac recall
Abbott is initiating a proactive, voluntary recall of certain Similac-brand powder infant formulas following an internal quality review that detected the remote possibility of the presence of a small common beetle in the product produced in one production area in a single manufacturing facility. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined that while the formula containing these beetles poses no immediate health risk, there is a possibility that infants who consume formula containing the beetles or their larvae could experience symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort and refusal to eat as a result of small insect parts irritating the GI tract. If these symptoms persist for more than a few days, contact U.S. Army Medical Activity Japan at 263-4127. For further information on this recall, visit http://similac.com/recall/Default.aspx. The recall of these powder infant formulas includes: Certain Similac powder product lines offered in plastic containers Certain Similac powder product lines offered in eight-, 12.4- and 12.9ounce cans To immediately find out if the product in your possession is included in this recall, visit www.similac.com/recall/lookup and type in the lot number to determine if it is affected, or call (800) 986-8850. If the item is affected by the recall, return it to the point of purchase. Consumers who have medical concerns or questions should contact USAMEDDAC-Japan at 263-4127 or 263-5050.

Honoring Warriors, Past and Present

Observance notes contributions of Native Americans
By Dustin Perry
Torii Editor

The rich culture and historical contributions of American Indians were celebrated during Camp Zamas annual observance in honor of Native American Heritage Month, held Nov. 19 at the Community Activity Center here. Coordinated by the U.S. Army Pacific Health Command Region Pacific and the Japan District Veterinary Command here, the event featured a look at how Native Americans have served their country since its beginnings, and how the nation now honors them today. Since the birth of America, [Native Americans] have contributed immeasurably to our country and our heritage and distinguished themselves as scholars, artists, entrepreneurs and leaders in all aspects of our society, said Lt. Col. Margery Hanfelt, JDVC commander, during her opening remarks. Native Americans have also defended and served in the United States Armed Forces with honor and distinguished service, defending the security of our nation with their lives. Guest speaker Navy Capt. Rex A. Guinn, who is of Cherokee and Creek Indian heritage, highlighted several notable Native American individuals and units who served in the military and made lasting contributions to the nations history. Native Americans have participated with distinction in U.S. military actions for

(From left): Cpl. Jerron Juan and Spc. Donald Lewis demonstrate a smudging ritual during the Native American Heritage Month observance held Nov. 19 at the Community Activity Center here. The ritual is said to cleanse negative energies.

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more than 200 years, said Guinn. Their courage, determination and war-fighting spirit were recognized by American military leaders as early as the 18th century. In 1778, then-General George Washington said, I think [Native Americans] can be made of excellent use as scouts and light troops. Guinn also spoke about Marine Cpl. Ira Hayes, a member of the Pima Indian tribe who enlisted in 1942 and was one of the six men who raised the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima during World War II. Ira was among more than 44,000 Native

Americans who served in the military during World War II, said Guinn. The U.S. Marine Corps recruited Navajo Indians to use their language as a battlefield code that the Japanese never broke. The Navajo Code Talkers became the most celebrated and publicized of the radio units. Marines were fighters, and welcomed the Indians because of their warrior reputation. The event also featured a short film about the opening of the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. in 2004.

Housing Reminders

Roadway Paving (in Front of Housing Management Division Building): The roadway and loading dock fronting the Housing Management Division building (Bldg 671) is currently being repaved. Around-the-clock road closures are ongoing; please use alternate routes. Work is anticipated to be completed before Christmas. Housing services and operations will proceed as usual, and Child Development Center (CDC) operations will not be affected. Some O&M Div (Bldg 646) parking will be temporarily unavailable; however, alternate parking is available in the lot between the Housing parking lot and the CDC. The project is necessary to repair failing pavement, improve drainage, and increase safety along the roadway fronting the loading dock.The Directorate of Public Works apologizes for the inconvenience. If you have any questions or concerns about the construction work, please call the DPW Contracts Inspection Branch at 263-4097. If you have any questions about the project itself, please call the Housing Management Division at 263-4754.

Christmas Mailing Deadline

Priority Mail: Dec. 6; Letter/First-Class Mail: Dec. 6; Express Mail: Dec. 13

Slicing the icing

Photo by Dustin Perry

Wanda Helton, wife of Col. Perry Helton, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Japan, uses a katana to cut a cake during an event held Nov. 18 at the Camp Zama Bowling Center to celebrate Military Family Appreciation Month. The annual event was sponsored by Army Community Service and offered free bowling, free food and door prize giveaways.

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Members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces 302nd Military Police Battalion stand in formation during a rifle drill performance Nov. 20 at Nippon Budokan.

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FESTIVAL, From page 1 The JSDF Drum Team, always an annual favorite, kept their reputation alive once again with a thundering performance that featured players from a dozen JSDF orga-

nizations and units. Hundreds of traditional taiko drums were carried on the stage in partial darkness and set in rows. When the lights came up, the drummers energetically pounded the instruments and shouted along to the beat.

I loved the drum performance, said Linda Molina, an Army spouse who attended the show. They were very precise. Chaplain (Maj.) Paul Passamonti of U.S. Army Garrison Japan also attended the show and said it was beautifully done.

I was pleased to see different cultures all together [and hear] beautiful music, said Passamonti. [The show was] very varied classic, jazz, traditional impressive, but on such a grand scale like Ive never seen.

o 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. Letters may be edited for content and length according to the Associated Press Stylebook and the Torii Style Guide. If you would like to have your voice heard in the Torii Newspaper, e-mail your letters to the deputy PAO at dustin.perry@us.army.mil, or send by regular mail to:

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

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the world.The event is free of charge. Date: Dec. 10 Time: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Place: Camp Zama Community Club For more information, call 263-5441.

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UpcomingOngoing Events
Greeting Card Contest
This is the sixth annual Holiday Card Contest. Units and organizations are encouraged to participate in this holiday activity. Get in the Christmas spirit and display your decorative greeting and promote your unit or organization message. Plywood can be picked up at ACS; all cards are due back to ACS before or on Nov. 30. Judging will be conducted on Saturday. There will be awards for first ($200), second ($125), and third place ($65), which will be presented on or about Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. at Gate 7. For more information, call 263-8087.

Whats Happening Outside the Gate?

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International Ball Game Meet

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Christmas Holiday Decoration Contest

Decorate the outside of your home for the holidays! Homes will be judged on creativity, originality, lighting, holiday spirit and overall presentation. Judging will be conducted on Saturday. There will be awards for the top three winners in each housing area. Awards will be presented on Dec. 10. For more information, call 263-8087.

Zama International Association is hosting an International Ball Game Meet on Dec. 12 at Sky Arena Zama (Zama city gymnasium near Camp Zama). Date: Dec. 12, Time: 9 a.m. to noon Come and join to play dodgeball, a golf-putting game and a baseball-pitching wame with Japanese friends! For more information and to sign-up, call Tomoko Kinoshita, DHNR/PA, USAG-J, at 263-3533 or e-mail tomoko.kinoshita@us.army.mil

Setagaya Boro-Ichi Antique Market in Setagaya, Tokyo, Dec. 15-16, Jan. 15-16
Boro means rag. This market began as a literal rag market more than 400 years ago. Currently, many antique clothes, kimonos and items, as well as some Japanese traditional sweets and drinks like rice dumplings, baked sweet potatoes, and sweet milky sake, are on sale.

Post-Combat Stress Support

Tree-Lighting Ceremonies

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.

Gun Festival or Teppo-Matsuri in Ogano Town, Saitama Pref. Dec. 12

The highlight of this festival is that at 4 p.m., two divine horses run through a tunnel of gunfire and climb up the stone steps.

Camp Zama: Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Music and Theater Workshop Sagamihara Housing Area: Wednesday at 6 p.m. Sagami General Depot: Dec. 9 at 6 p.m.

CLEP and DANTES Testing

Winter Safety and Health Fair

Date: Dec. 10, Time: 1 - 4 p.m. Place: Community Activity Center

College-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.

Memorial Service for 47 Retainers or Ronin, Gishi-sai@S engaku-ji Temple, Tokyo, Dec. 14

Pet Holiday Pictures

Come to the Camp Zama Veterinary Clinic and have holiday-themed photos of your pets taken. Picture days are: Dec. 10 and 17 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. No appointment necessary. Santa will be on location.

Foreign Born Spouse Support Group

Christmas Around the World

Enjoy dancing and food sampling from countries around

Whether your question concerns immigration and naturalization, learning the English language, or how to take local transportation, the Army Community Service Relocation Program provides assistance, weekly classes and referrals. The support group is held on the third Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the ACS Outreach Room. Call 263-HELP (4357) for pre-registration.

On March 14, 1701, Takuminokami Asano, the lord of Ako Castle, spitefully wielded his sword on Kozukenosuke Kira in the Matsu Corridor of Edo Castle. Although both parties should have been punished for fighting in the warrior society of the times, then Shogun Tsunayoshi Tokugawa found Kozukenosuke Kira innocent but ordered Takuminokami Asano to commit seppuku (ritual suicide by stomachcutting) on that same day. On Dec. 14 the following year, the Asano clan 47 retainers or ronin raided the Kira mansion, turned themselves in, and received the judgment to commit seppuku. Sacrificing their lives and avenging the injustice of the government, they became nationally famous as the Ako loyal samurai. This festival features memorial service for the 47 retainers or ronin.

SCHOOL NEWS
Zama Child Development Center: 263-4992
Friday: National Cookie Day dec. 15: Brown Bag Training for Parents - "Developmental stages for children birth to two years old" 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. dec. 16: PAC Meeting, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. dec. 20: Ornament Making

SHA Child Development Center: 267-6348

dec. 6: Ginger Bread Festival dec. 9: Free Baby Massage, 3:30 - 4:15 p.m., call SHA at 267-6564 dec. 9: Ornament Making SaS open recreation Program: Parents: Are you looking for programs that your school-aged children can participate in? Children: Are you looking for things that will keep you active and busy outside of the house? If so, then the Open Recreation Program events are for you. School Age Services is offering open recreation opportunities in the weekday and Saturday afternoons for youth currently enrolled in grades one to six. registration: To register your child or for more information please stop by the CYS Central Enrollment Registry Office in Bldg. 533 on Camp Zama, or call 263-4125 or SAS at 267-6013.

GradeSpeed: DoDEA has implemented GradeSpeed in all fourth- through 12th-grade classrooms worldwide. GradeSpeed is a web-based program that enables parents to log in and view grade and attendance data for their students. GradeSpeed will be the only authorized and supported grade book used by DoDEA employees in these grades. All teachers have secure access to GradeSpeed through the use of an Internet web browser. Teachers use the grade book portion of GradeSpeed to enter assignments, grades and to maintain grade calculations. Teachers are also able to e-mail progress reports to parents through GradeSpeed. For more information, go to http://www.dodea.edu/back_to_school/ gradespeed.cfm or contact Brandy Bell, educational technologist, at brandy.bell@pac. dodea.edu.

Zama American Middle School: 263-4040

John O. Arnn Elementary: 267-6602

PSCd Screening: Your child or someone elses may qualify for Preschool Services for Children with Disabilities. Screenings for children ages 3 to 5 are held twice a month at AES to locate and identify children who may have developmental delays. Call Arnn Elementary School at 267-6602 to make an appointment if you suspect your child has a delay in language, physical, cognitive, social or adaptive behavior development. For children under 3 years of age, call EDIS at 267-6545 to schedule an appointment.

dodea Customer Satisfaction Survey: The Department of Defense Education Activity has released its biennial Customer Satisfaction Survey, available to all parents and students (grades four through 12) now through Dec. 15. Soliciting valuable feedback from our DoDEA students and parents, survey questions center around the types of programs DoDEA schools currently provide to their clientele and the surveys take approximately 20 minutes to complete. While the DoDEA Customer Satisfaction Survey remains voluntary and anonymous, maximum participation is encouraged in order to obtain reliable and valid data. DoDEA schools need stakeholder input to continually improve the quality of education provided to students of military and civilian families. Survey responses will also help develop the next revision of the DoDEA Community Strategic Plan for DoDEA, years 2011-2016. The survey is available at https://webapps.dodea.edu/CSS1011/.

Zama American High School: 263-3181

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

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USAG-J Safety Office provides tips for holiday safety

By Chieko Kajigaya
USAG-J Safety Office

The holidays are a hectic time of the year for everyone running errands, doing last-minute shopping, preparing feasts, and visiting friends and relatives. These are some safety rules to consider during this time of year. Child safety Avoid trimmings and decorations that resemble candy or food that may temp a child eat them. Trim lower tree branches to prevent eye injuries. Avoid room decorations that are sharp, easily breakable or very small. Do not leave lighted candles on a tablecloth that can be pulled by a toddler. toy safety Avoid toys containing lead. Children under the age of 3 should not be given the following items: - Toys with long ropes, chains, strings or elastic bands that can wrap around a childs neck. - Toys with detachable parts small enough to fit inside a toilet paper roll. If a toy part can slide through an empty toilet paper roll, it can present a choking hazard. - Toys that look, smell or taste anything like food. Do not allow children under 6 to blow up a balloon or play with one unattended. If wheels (bikes, skates, skateboards) are on your gift list, include the necessary safety equipment (helmet, wrist guards and elbow pads).

Avoid thin, plastic toys that might break into small pieces and leave jagged edges. tree safety Look for a label that reads Fire Resistant when purchasing an artificial tree. Keep in mind, this does not mean the tree will not catch fire. Check for freshness when purchasing a live tree. A fresh tree is green, smells like pine, and needles are hard to pull. When setting up, place the tree away from heaters or the fireplace. The trunk should be sticky with sap. (Test by touching the trunk in several places.) Once you get the tree home, immerse it in a bucket of water until time for decorating. Place the tree out of the way of the traffic and do not block doorways. Be sure to keep the stand full with water. Fire safety Keep lighted candles away from decorated trees, draperies and other flammable materials. Never put them in windows or near exits. Put candles in stable holders. Holiday lights Use only lights that have been tested for safety by a recognized testing laboratory such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or Intertek (ETL) for U.S. electrical products, and Product Safety Electric Appliance and Materials (PSE) or Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) for Japanese electrical products. Check each set of holiday lights, old or new, for damage. Return or throw away any set with cracked or broken sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections. Hanging lights with damaged cords can lead to an electrical short. Never connect more than three sets of lights to one extension cord. Replace burnt-out bulbs. Be sure replacement bulbs

outlets are the correct wattage. Do not use indoor lights outdoors. Avoid hanging holiday lights near any item that poses a potential fire hazard, such as candles, space heaters or fireplaces. Make sure bulbs are not too close to loose paper or any other flammable materials. Do not overload extension cords with more wattage than they are designed to accommodate. Do not plug one extension cord into another, and do not plug a three-prong into a two-hole extension cord. Make sure that cords are placed so as to avoid posing a tripping hazard. Do not run extension cords under the carpet, through doorways, or near heaters. Be sure cords are not pinched behind or under furniture. Use insulated holders instead of tacks, staples or nails to hang up your holiday light display. A metallic tree can become charged with electricity from faulty lights, posing an electrocution hazard. Make sure the plug on an extension cord is fully inserted in the outlet. Never pull on a string of holiday lights; it stresses the cords and can lead to fraying. Do not cover a door with decorative papers or draperies. They not only obscure the visibility of the exit door but spread flame in case of fire. Always unplug the decorations inside and outside when no one is home and prior to going to bed. ladder safety Inspect ladders before you use them. Place your ladder on a stable, even or flat surface. Never place a ladder on top of another object. Face the ladder when climbing or descending. Keep both feet on the ladder. Never stand on the top of a stepladder.

2010 Camp Zama /Sagamihara Housing Area

Chapel Seasonal Services & Events

Sunday: Second Sunday of Lighting the Advent Candle 9 a.m.: Catholic mass, Zama Chapel 11 a.m.: Protestant Communion Service, Zama Chapel 11 a.m.: Gospel Service, SHa Chapel dec. 8: Catholic Immaculate Conception Mass noon: Zama Chapel dec. 11: Catholic Ministry Visit to Koyama Fukusi Hospital Visit 9 a.m.: Zama Chapel dec. 12: Third Sunday of Lighting the Advent Candle 9 a.m.: Catholic mass, Zama Chapel 11 a.m.: Protestant Service, Zama Chapel 11 a.m.: Gospel Service, SHa Chapel dec. 12: Community Concert: Handels Messiah 4 p.m.: Zama Chapel dec. 19: Fourth Sunday of Lighting the Advent Candle 9 a.m.: Catholic mass, Zama Chapel 11 a.m.: Protestant Service, Zama Chapel 11 a.m.: Gospel Service, SHa Chapel dec. 24: Fifth Sunday of Lighting the Advent Candle 7 p.m.: Protestant Christmas eve Candlelight Service, Zama Chapel noon: Catholic Christmas eve midnight mass, Zama Chapel dec. 25: Catholic Christmas Day Mass 9 a.m.: Zama Chapel dec. 26: Catholic mass: 9 a.m., Zama Chapel Protestant Service: 11 a.m., Zama Chapel Gospel Service: 11 a.m., SHa Chapel dec. 31: Gospel Service, Watch night Service: 10 p.m., SHa Chapel

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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. teach English in their homes on the weekends. Please contact Tammy DeYoung at: tad3571@ aol.com Part-time english teacher: Pay is 16,000 to work four times per month. Two Mondays from 4 6:10 p.m., one Tuesday from 9 10 p.m. and one Friday from 7 8 p.m. Located 15 minutes driving distance from SHA in Minami-Rinkan area. For more information, E-mail Kaz at superkids-csc1190@nifty.com. esl teacher: Seeking ESL teachers for two conversational group classes. One requires travel to Tama and is very accessible by car. Meeting times are the 1st and 3rd Sat. from 10:30 a.m. noon for one class and Sat. from 3 to 4 p.m. for the second. Pay is 7,500 and 3,000 per hour respectively. Call 090-549-6725 or e-mail shantee12@yahoo.com. instructor: Arts and Crafts Center seeks instructors to teach sewing, water color painting, washi paper craft and/or acrylic paint arts. Also looking for contracted framer who has at least 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 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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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. Table Top Miniatures: Do you play Warhammer 40K or Fantasy? Other miniature games? Well contact me and lets roll some dice! Please email James @ ngolmo@gmail.com shoe repair: A cobbler is available on Zama in building 378. They are open from 11 a.m. 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays. sports Photos Wanted: 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 esther.dacanay@us.army.mil. Catering services: The Catering Office is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., plus it is open on Wednesdays by appointment only. For additional information and assistance, please call at 263-4204. PWoC Bible study Thursday morning Watch Care from 9:30 11:30am.: Needs to be CPRcertified and first aid-certified. Paid position. Call Camp Zama Chapel at 263-3955.

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_/.

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 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. Child and Youth Program assistant (level 2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT, $9.58 - $17.09, Open Continuous Recreation assistant (lifeguard), RD, Flex, NF-02, $9.29, Close: Open until filled Recreation assistant, Paint Ball, RD, Flex, NF-02, $9.29, Close: December 07, 2010

For sale
4BR 2 Bath home: minutes from Camp Zama. Many additions and renovation work. Close to everything! 29.8 million yen. Call Bob at Yokobob@hotmail.com (5) Tv: Mitsubishi 62 Inch DLP HDTV with Stand and spare bulb. Good condition, great for gaming and watching movies. Contact Dave @ 0803467-7881 or email mpdavessg@i.softbank.jp

Wanted
Baby sitter: Seeking a babysitter who is willing to watch my 1-year-old overnight at our house. Our house is It is about a minute out gate 4. If you are interested, please call Scott at 0908513-6274. 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

Pets
akita dog: 4 months old long coat Akita puppy (large breed) is looking for loving home. For details e-mail akitapupinfo@yahoo.co.jp animal adoption: Dogs and cats are available for adoption at the Camp Zama Veterinary Clinic. For more information, call 263-3875.

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. 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. 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.

Other local positions

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

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Movie sCHedUle
saGaMiHaRa
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aTsUGi Cinema 77
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friday 5:30 p.m...Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1 (PG-13) 150 minutes 9 p.m...........Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (PG-13) 133 minutes saturday 5:30 p.m...Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1 (PG-13) 150 minutes 9 p.m.................................Easy A (PG-13) 92 minutes sunday 3:30 p.m.....Legends of the Guardians (PG) 97 minutes 6:30 p.m...Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1 (PG-13) 150 minutes

friday 7 p.m...................................Tangled (PG) 100 minutes 9:30 p.m..................My Soul to Take (R) 107 minutes saturday 3:30 p.m..............................Tangled (PG) 100 minutes 6 p.m...Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1 (PG-13) 150 minutes 9:30 p.m....................Unstoppable (PG-13) 98 minutes sunday 3 p.m...................................Tangled (PG) 100 minutes 5:30 p.m............................Easy A (PG-13) 92 minutes 8 p.m.......................My Soul to Take (R) 107 minutes

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Your Weekly Dose

Free seasonal flu vaccine available for ages 6 months and up: DoD ID card required. Vaccines are limited until all shipments are received. For more information, contact the Immunization staff at 263-4838. Hours: Monday through Wednesday and Friday: 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday: 1 to 3 p.m. Patients must be signed in 15 minutes prior to closing time to receive their vaccination. 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 until the clinic opens, or if you need to seek medical care elsewhere. 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. If you have a life-threatening medical emergency, call 911 on post or 119 off post. If you are feeling sick or have an injury that does not meet the criteria for life, limb or eyesight, call the clinic at 2634127 and push option 1 for triage nurse or 24/7 medical advice. Our provider on call will advise you on what options are available.
The newly opened family changing room at Yano Fitness Center is available for those with children who are too young to use the regular locker rooms by themselves and cannot enter opposite-gender locker rooms with their parent or adult guardian.
Photo by Dustin Perry

Sports Briefs
Army-Navy flag football game
An Army-Navy flag football game is scheduled to be held 11 a.m. on Dec. 11 at Berkey Field, Yokosuka Naval Base. Camp Zama versus Yokosuka. For more information, call 263-4664.

Family changing room offers convenience, privacy

By dustin Perry
Torii Editor

A newly opened family changing room at Yano Fitness Center allows patrons to have a renewed sense of security and privacy when utilizing the facility, the assistant aquatics manager at Yano said. The addition of the family changing room remedies the problem of parents or guardians who could not bring their children into opposite-gender locker rooms due to facility regulations, said Aaron Messisco. Sometimes you have a child who is right at that age where they arent considered a young child maybe 9 or 10, said Messisco. He is too old to go into the womens

locker room with his mother, but he is also too young to go into the mens locker room by himself. The new changing room a former storage closet that was refurbished and installed with a bench is meant for one family at a time and can be locked from the inside during use. The room is conveniently located immediately next to the swimming pool for quick and easy access. The decision to create the new room came after a suggestion from a patron who felt Yanos previous solution to the regulation, a small area in each locker room separated by a shower curtain, could be improved upon. When we got the suggestion, we im-

mediately acted on it and began working toward making the room available, said Messisco. The existing storage closet was not getting much use, so converting it into the family changing room was an obvious choice, added Messisco. That space was not really being used to its full potential, so it was a really good decision to convert it into a changing room, said Messisco. We didnt have to do much to it just repaint it, install a bench and make it look nice. More than half of our patrons are families, so just having the option [of a family changing room] available does a lot to ease the flow of families coming here.

4-on-4 volleyball tournament

A 4-on-4 volleyball tournament is scheduled to be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15 at Yano Fitness Center. Teams may be all-male, mixed or all-female. 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 and not in high school), JGSDF, and MLC employees are eligible to participate. Entries are due to the Yano Fitness Center issue counter by Dec. 12. Commanders Cup points will be awarded for this event and there is no fee for the tournament. For more information, please call 263-4664/7980.

Comprehensive Soldier Fitness now more accessible to families

By J.d. leipold
Army News Service

WASHINGTON Army family members can now use the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness global assessment tool and all its online self-improvement modules without having a sponsored Army Knowledge Online account. While family members have been able to participate in CSF for the past nine months, program participation required them to have AKO accounts. These accounts needed to be sponsored by a military member, which was cumbersome, according to the programs director, Brig. Gen. Rhonda

Cornum. She said thats all changed now. We went through a lot of development and discussion and tried to loosen up the rules for AKO use, but that was not possible, said Cornum. Family members can now get their own, unique ID, user name and password directly with the Soldier Fitness Tracker, so all they need to do is give their social security numbers once, because we now verify through [the Defense Enrollment Eligibility System]. It is mandatory for Army family members participate in the DEERS. The database includes more than 23 million records pertaining to active-duty

Soldiers, Reservists and their family members. Originally, enrollees needed to have AKO-sponsored accounts, but that was a problem, explained Cornum, because it was cumbersome and required being re-sponsored every 120 days at the expiration of an AKO password. You have to think up a new, unique, painful password and as you can imagine, people were not very excited about that because it could take you 15 minutes to complete the CSF global assessment tool, but two days to get an account. It just wasnt very user-friendly, Cornum said. The CSF director encourages

family members to participate in the program because she said family is often a large part of the solution to building and enhancing the other four dimensions of strength the physical, emotional, social and spiritual. The family version of the Global Assessment Tool is similar to the Soldier GAT, Cornum said, but added that it obviously doesnt ask questions that arent relevant to family members, such as the perceived readiness of the Soldiers unit. Instead, it poses questions related to the readiness of the family in facing an upcoming deployment, such as, Do you think your family is ready for the potential of your Soldiers deployment?

Free fitness classes are offered at Yano: super Circuit Class: Monday and Wednesday, noon to 12:30 p.m. Friday, 5:30 to 6 p.m. Unit PT Training: Tuesday, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. (Call fitness coordinator at 263-5656 four weeks in advance to reserve time slot and program request.) Pilates: Tuesday, beginning at 9 a.m. High intensity and Core Training: Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. TBC Yoga: Friday, beginning at noon. Personal Training/Consultations: Limited days and times, by appointment only. For more information or to make an appointment, call 263-4664 or 263-5656.

Free Fitness Classes

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Beppu: The Mecca of Hot Springs

The rising steam from its many natural hot springs is a symbol of Beppu. The city is located on the island of Kyushu, which has more than 2,800 hot springs.

Photos by Tetsuo Nakahara

By Tetsuo Nakahara
Torii Staff

Beppu Takegawara Onsen is more than 70 years old. Admission is 100 yen.

Soaking in a natural hot spring is one of the most popular Japanese pastimes especially during cold winter months. Onsen (hot springs in Japanese) are found in many places throughout Japan. However, if you have a chance to visit southern Japan, make sure to check out the ones found in Beppu on the island of Kyushu. Beppu is known as Japans onsen capital and features the second largest volume of hot spring waters in the world aside from Yellowstone National Park in the U.S. Beppu has more than 2,800 hot spring vents, which unleash more than 27,000 gallons of hot water per minute. Beyond the sheer volume of water, the town also boasts 10 of the 11 classified types of hot springs in Japan. Each type of hot spring is said to help cure different varieties of illnesses and ailments. The town is nestled between the mountains and the sea. It is divided into eight different hot spring areas, each of which has a variety of accommodations, from traditionalstyle ryokan hotel to modern spa resorts. In Beppu you can experience some unique onsen treatments such as sand baths, where you are buried in black, heated sand until only your head peeks out. You can try the sand bath at Takagawara Onsen, (admission, 100; sand bath 1,000) the citys most famous and oldest onsen dating back to the Meiji Era, where temperatures rise to between 42 and 45 degrees Celsius. You can also visit the Eight Hells, or jigoku, which are multicolored volcanic springs that are meant for viewing only as they are too hot to be transformed into onsens. Each jigoku boasts its own theme, such as Sea Hell (consisting of bright, cobalt-blue hot water), the Monks Hell (where the emerging grey bubbles look like the shaved heads of monks), or Blood Pond Hell (where hot water containing red melted clay gushes out). Mount Takasaki is also a popular sightseeing spot in Beppu, thanks to it being the home of more than 1,000 wild Japanese monkeys. The monkeys are fed regularly by park wardens in order to keep them on the mountain

and to prevent conflicts with farmers and residents in the neighborhood (admission, 500). Watching large pockets of steam rise from the natural hot springs over the mountains as you soak yourself is truly an unforgettable experience. Because of the legendary therapeutic powers of its myriad springs, Beppu attracts more than 12 million Japanese and foreign visitors each year. Getting there: There are flights into Oita from Toykos Haneda Airport, which take an hour and half. Upon arriving, catch a bus running into Beppu.

Landlocked salmon are grilled on an old, traditional Japanese hibachi, or barbecue.

A family observes a wild baby monkey at Mount Takasaki in Beppu.