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March 4, 2010

VOL. 38, NO. 9

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Learning Bug Study

Photo by Tetsuo Nakahara

SAGAMIHARA FAMILY HOUSING AREA - 1st Lt. Jaree Johnson, chief medical entomologist at Public Health Region Pacific, shows samples of bugs to third-grade students at John O. Arnn Elementary School during the annual Arnn Science Fair Feb. 24. For more on this story, see page 5.

Social media policy balances Web 2.0 with security

By Ian Graham
Special to theAmerican Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, The new policy allowing access to social media from computers connected to the Defense Departments unclassified network balances the mission value of Web 2.0 tools and the need for security, a top defense official said. Since being hired as principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for public affairs in June, Price B. Floyd has made waves as the Pentagons social media czar, promoting the use of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other social networking tools to spread the departments message.

Floyd explained the new policy announced last week to participants in a DoDLive bloggers roundtable yesterday. This means all [Defense Department] components have been told that the default switch on access is to be open, Floyd said. Its balanced with the need to be security-conscious and tells the combatant commands to continue to deny access to sites when people try to access them inappropriately. The policy upholds longstanding regulations denying access to Web sites with inappropriate content, such as gambling, hate crimes or pornography, he said. The new policy also keeps in the mind the importance of operational

security, which he said becomes more important because of social medias reach. Dont say or do anything on these sites you wouldnt say or do in any other form of communication, he said. The people here in public affairs have started an education campaign to push out both the fact that we have this new policy, and the need to use it appropriately. He cautioned that certain caveats apply to the policy. In many areas where servicemembers are stationed around the world, the infrastructure simply doesnt exist to support high-bandwidth applications such as video streaming, he explained. In a place like Afghanistan,

bandwidth is going to be a problem. Just because we have a new policy, doesnt mean everythings open, he said. If we dont have the bandwidth, we dont have the bandwidth. The new policy comes largely as a result of a culture shift outside the Defense Department, Floyd said. That shift needs to be carried over into the departments culture, he added, as young people, many of whom have grown up using sites such as MySpace and Facebook, join the military. I think we have work here to do at the Defense Department, Floyd said. People who are coming into the military take all of this for granted. They cant imagine a world where one didnt have

access to these sorts of sites. For those of us who are a little longer in the tooth, its only been in the past few years that weve seen these developments and discovered how useful they can be. So we have some education and cultural shifting to do. Along with educating servicemembers on how to use social media tools appropriately, Floyd said, some trial and error also must be part of the process. Because these technologies are constantly emerging and evolving, he explained, leaders should be less concerned about being given step-by-step guidance on how to use each application and more about finding what works best for their unit in their location.

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Zama Briefs
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.

Bilateral antiterrorism training held at Camp Zama, Sagami General Depot

By Tetsuo Nakahara
Torii Staff

Army Family Appreciation Day

Activities for Army Family Appreciation Day are scheduled for 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Camp Zama Community Club. Events will include a free buffet, door prizes and music.

Town Hall Meeting

A town hall meeting, hosted by U.S. Army Japans Reserve Component Advisers Office, is scheduled to be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the Community Cultural Center here. The chief and command sergeant major of the U.S. Army Reserve, Lt. Gen. Jack Stultz and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Schultz, will be in attendance to answer questions from the community. For more information, call 263-8510.

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.

CAMP ZAMA More than 160 members of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force took part in a multi-day force protection field training exercise with U.S. Army Japan Soldiers at Camp Zama and Sagami General Depot Feb. 23 through Friday. The JGSDF members, primarily from the JGSDFs 4th and 5th Engineer Groups, and U.S. Soldiers went through countless training scenarios during the annual antiterrorism exercise that instilled the critical skills necessary to keep installations safe from terrorist attacks. The primary objective is to improve our capabilities to jointly protect installations, said Rich Marsh, emergency manager for U.S. Army Garrison Japan Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security. This was the third annual bilateral antiterrorism exercise between USARJ and the JGSDF. The exercise is tied directly to USARJs mission of bilateral relations, and it contributes to USAG-Js goals of protecting critical assets and the safety of community members, Marsh said. Six Soldiers from the 88th Military Police Detachment of USARJ provided a series of classes to JGSDF personnel that covered a wide variety of subjects, including access control point operations, perimeter surveillance and reporting, and facility security. The members took part in numerous hands-on training evaluations, including vehicle search procedures. Its a great opportunity any time we can come together with JGSDF members, said Staff Sgt. Adam Prouty, a traffic noncommissioned officer for the 88th MP Bn. Our

Members of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces 4th Engineer Group inspect a vehicle in the parking of Yano Fitness Center during a bilateral antiterrorism field training exercise held Feb. 23 through Thursday at Camp Zama and Sagami General Depot. More than 160 members of the JGSDF participated the training.

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two nations work well together and we can learn from each other. The JGSDF has continued to improve its antiterrorism and force protection programs since the Sept. 11 attacks, and the Japan Self Defense Forces strive to maintain a high level of vigilance, said 1st Lt. Naoki Kondo of the 363rd Engineer Company. This exercise is important because it tests how we can actually carry out our

mission and to point out any problems so we can work on them, Kondo said. Through this exercise, we can improve so many points. For example, this exercise can help in streamlining the U.S.-Japan coordination procedures for security and antiterrorism issues. We strongly believe that we can achieve our goals by working with the U.S. Forces and maintaining our strong friendship.

Road Tax Program

The 2010 Road Tax Program, consisting of the collection of this years road tax and the issuance of this years U.S. Forces Japan decal, is scheduled to be held from 9 to 11 a.m. and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on the following dates inside the Firelite Lounge at the Camp Zama Community Club: March 16 for drivers with last names A through E; March 17 for drivers F through K; March 18 for drivers L through R; March 19 for drivers S through Z. The date for drivers of smaller, yellow-plated vehicles and motorcycles is April 23. Call 263-4337 for more information.

Womans History Month

Camp Zama will observe Womens History Month with its annual celebration, scheduled to be held March 19 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Community Activity Center here. The guest speaker has yet to be determined. The event is free and open to all members of the community.

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Okinawas AFAP conference addresses top issues

By Lauren hall
Torii Station Public Affairs

TORII STATION, Okinawa Servicemembers, civilians, family members, volunteers and subject-matter experts from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines joined efforts during the Army on Okinawas 2010 Army Family Action Plan conference held here Feb. 23 through Thursday. The goals of the conference were to determine the top concerns affecting quality of life here, and to offer solutions. Forty-eight delegates including married Soldiers with and without children, single Soldiers, dual-career military couples, Department of the Army civilians, and military spouses were assigned to one of four working groups: Family, Children and Youth Support Services; Single Soldiers; Community Life and Commercial Support; and Force Support, Benefits and Entitlements. You can see it takes a lot of people to work this conference, said Deborah Coubrough, an Army community life officer. The beauty in this is that we have such a strong community support from unit commanders, Soldiers, spouses and civilians who really do see the value of being involved in this process. The Armys worldwide AFAP conference was held recently, during which attending delegates like Coubrough discussed issues submitted by the Army community. The top five issues for the Army were determined to be: monthly stipends to ill or injured Soldiers for nonmedical caregivers, funding for service dogs for wounded warriors, behavioral health service shortages, family readiness group external fundraising restrictions, and Exceptional Family Member Program enrollment eligibility for Reserve-component Soldiers. During the three-day conference, the delegates thoroughly reviewed, discussed and prioritized each one of the 59 originally submitted issues before determining the top 12 issues and recommending the best solutions. The top issues were: deployment cycles for dual-military officers with children; family eligibility for Morale, Welfare and Recreation; deployment benefits distribution of Strong Bonds funding youth employment skills for teens; Army-wide free transportation between joint services installations for Status of Forces Agreement personnel; quality of MWR marketing; Army command support for organized Army sporting events; local control of resources allocated for Army Okinawa Garrison; civilian hiring process and funding for ACS key positions; news and events periodical for Torii Station; civilian and dependent care

(From left): Maj. Gen. Francis Wiercinski, commander of U.S. Army Japan Commander and I Corps (Forward), and Command Sgt. Maj. William Franklin, command sergeant major of USARJ, sign the Army Family Covenant following the 2010 Army Family Action Plan conference held Feb. 23 through Thursday at Torii Station, Okinawa.

Photos by Lauren Hall

outside the continental U.S.; deployment preferences for dual-military and singleparent families; and Medical Protections Systems updates. This is one of the most effective venues of communication that Ive ever seen in the Army, said Mike Arnold, chief of the Military Personnel Division, who served as a delegate for the Community Life/Commercial Support working group. The diversity of the group ensured there were many different ways of looking at a particular problem. The conference brought to light the perception of equality issues and concerns from the Army on Okinawa community. This was the first time Sgt. Sheldon Whitten, a supply sergeant assigned to Torii Station, participated in an AFAP conference. It was a privilege to represent the single Soldiers, hear their concerns and be able to make a difference, said Whitten. It made me realize that we have the power to improve our quality of life; it was an eye-opening experience. Coubrough thanked the delegates for their hard work, dedication and professionalism in getting through all of the issues and coming up with solutions.

Some of you probably had no idea just how hard you were going to work getting through these issues, said Coubrough. This sort of commitment makes it so great to be a part of the Army on Okinawa family. Now that the 2010 AFAP conference is over, work will continue on these issues during the next quarterly AFAP Commanders Steering Committee meeting being held today, during which the issues and recom-

mendations will be reviewed and action will be delegated toward resolutions. The Army on Okinawa community came together to review concerns and make recommendations for resolutions with a great team effort of all who participated, said Coubrough. We had tremendous support from our sister services ... as well as unit command leadership, Soldiers, civilians and family members. It was a true team effort.

Col. Perry Helton, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Japan, and Deborah Coubrough, an Army community life officer at Torii Station, discuss the top issues concerning the Army on Okinawa community during the 2010 AFAP conference.

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Commanding general: Maj. Gen Francis J. Wiercinski USAg-J Commander: Col. Perry Helton USAG-J Public Affairs Officer: Edward H. Roper Deputy Public Affairs Officer: Christopher Bush Editor: Dustin Perry Staff Writer: Tetsuo Nakahara

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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.

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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.

Beginners Japanese Class

Whats Happening Outside the Gate?

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Hisano yamazaki

Beginners Japanese class is available at Army Community Service every Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. For more information, call at 263-8091.

hisano.yamazaki.jp@yokota.af.mil

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 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays at the Zama Chapel 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.

Army Family Action Plan

Fire Walking Festival @ Mt. Takao Yakuo-in Temple, Tokyo Mar. 14

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.

Everyone is invited to join the fire-walking, no reservation needed.

St. Patricks Day Parade on Omotesando Ave., Tokyo Mar. 14 Unveiling of Asakusa Kannon and Golden Dragon Dance Performance @ Sensoji-Temple, Asakusa, Tokyo Mar. 18
(Extract from Tokyo Tourism Info site) Asakusa Kannon Jigen-kai is a Buddhist ceremony to celebrate the origin of Sensoji Temple, when its dedicated deity Seikanzeon Bosatsu (Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara) revealed herself to people. On March 18, 628, two fisherman brothers encountered a small Buddhist statue and showed it to their master Nakatomo Hajino, who recognized that the statue was actually Seikanzeon Bosatsu. After placing the statue on top of a pagoda tree stump, Hajino decided to become a priest and changed his house into a temple. At the ceremony, dedicatory Golden Dragon Dance is performed in the temples precincts, which is based on the legend that a golden guardian dragon appeared from the heaven at the time of the revelation of Kwan-yin. Sensojis sango (a title given to the temples name) Kinryuzan (golden dragon mountain) is also given after this legend.

Cooperative Work Program

What: Co-Op Oral presentation: My sponsor unit When: March 9, Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Place: Camp Zama Community Cultural Center POC: G5 NCOIC Sfc. Eric Rodriguez, 263-2747

Camp Zama Red Cross Classes

A Tamagawa University E.T.C. Performance

What: Grease When: Mar. 6 & 7, Door Open at 4:30 p.m. Where: Community Cultural Center For more informatin, call 263-3939

The Camp Zama/Naval Air Facility Atsugi continues to offer classes to the community. For March, the following courses will be offered: Mar. 6 First Aid, for the CPR/ AED (at NAF Atsugi), Mar. 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 for the Instructors Course, Mar. 8, 10, 12 and Mar 20 First Aid, CPR/AED at Camp Zama. Pre-registration is required for all courses. Call 263-3166 for more information.

Free Bowling Thursdays

Zama Bowling Center is open for free bowling from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays to

SCHOOL NEWS

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Arnn Science Fair brings community together

By tetsuo nakahara
Torii Staff

John O. Arnn Elementary School students hosted a two-day science fair Feb. 24 through Thursday at the school on Sagamihara Family Housing Area. The annual event featured dozens of exhibits and projects that highlighted the importance of scientific study and knowledge. More than two dozen servicemembers, family members, Department of Defense civilian employees and other Camp Zama community members volunteered to help out with the fair. The fair allowed students to form an experiment, ask questions, design their own project, present it to others and learn the methods of research, while at the same time having fun learning, said Tammy Williams, a first-grade teacher and chairperson of the Arnn Science Fair. Its great that we have more participants from the whole Zama community, especially the Soldiers from different units this year, said Williams. I really want the Science Fair to get everybody in the community involved. I wanted students to see that science is something they can start to think of now, and they can start to see how its used in everyday life at school or in the work place. On the first day of the fair, Soldiers and school teachers set up various scientific stations both inside and outside the school. Displays included an ambulance from BG Crawford F. Sams U.S. Army Health Clinic, a bug study static display from Public Health

Region Pacific, a radio static display from the 78th Signal Battalion of U.S. Army Japan and Star Lab, a small planetarium set up by Arnn teachers and staff. This is a great event and I love working with kids, said Spc. Travis Lang, a 78th Sig. Bn. radio operator specialist. To teach them a little bit about what we do at work, especially at that age, is great. It feels good to be able to answer their questions so they can understand what we do. Its a great idea to bring Soldiers into the Science Fair. Its awesome. One of the highlights of the fair was a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from the 78th Aviation Battalion of U.S. Army Japan displayed on the soccer field outside the school. Students were able to get inside and learn about the aircraft from 78th Avn. Bn. Soldiers. More than 30 sixth-graders from Sagamidai Elementary School in Sagamihara City were also invited to the fair as special guests, too. This is a great opportunity for children to learn science and also experience a different culture, said Tetsuo Kodama, a Sagamidai student. We very much appreciate Arnn Elementary School offering us a chance to come here. It gave us a chance to see what a U.S. Army installation looks like and build some new friendships with our American neighbors. On Feb. 25, the students projects were displayed inside the Arnn gym. The projects were then judged by approximately 30 judges from throughout the Camp Zama community. Each student anxiously stood by

Photo by Tetsuo Nakahara

Students at John O. Arnn Elementary School learn about radio communications from Spc. Travis Lang, a radio operator specialist assigned to the 78th Signal Battalion of U.S. Army Japan, during the annual Arnn Science Fair Feb. 24. More than 20 Soldiers from different units supported the event.

their project and presented it to judges. I like science because there a bunch of mysteries in our world and we can learn lots of things, said Nathan Phillabaum, a fifth-grader. My project was Does the Shape and Mass of an Object Affect its Sinking Rate Through Water? I chose that topic because it could help in real life when designing submarines and bridge supports. The project took me three weeks. Some of the final results included:

Experimental Design division winners: 4th Grade: Gracie Williams 5th Grade: Katelyn James and Gia Haddock 6th Grade: Lorenzo Cardenes Invention Convention division winners: 4th Grade: Darrel Tucker 6th Grade: Ryan Fameli and Jonathan Colon-Rios

Blood drive

Photo by Tetsuo Nakahara

Hideki Sato, a roofer for the Directorate of Public Works at U.S. Army Garrison Japan, has his blood drawn Tuesday near the Camp Zama post office during a drive for the Japan Red Cross. More than 160 people attended the blood drive.

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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_/. Middle School are currently accepting applications for substitute teachers. U.S. citizenship and a high school diploma or GED are required. For more information or any questions, please call 263-4005. Physical Therapist, intermittent (240 hours): Provides physical therapy service in the areas of physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunctions in patients ranging from adolescence to the very elderly. Must have license to practice physical therapy in the U.S. This is a contract positions open to SOFA status applicants. Resumes may be sent to Yoshiyasu. Aoki@us.army.mil. ALL applicants shall register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov. Physical Therapist, intermittent (240 hours): Provides physical therapy service in the areas of physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunctions in patients ranging from adolescence to the very elderly. Must have license to practice physical therapy in the U.S. This is a contract positions open to SOFA status applicants. Resumes may be sent to Yoshiyasu. Aoki@us.army.mil. ALL applicants shall register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov. 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. Health Promotion assistant: $13.00 hr, 1624 hours per week, Must obtain a bachelors degree, open until filled. Questions regarding the position please call 263-2004.

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For sale
New Bicycle: New Japanese folding bicycle with carrying bag. Paid $250 but am asking $125, Call 263-5979 (2) 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 (2) 1 ea afN decoder to receive afN Tv Channels off-Base: $275.00 OBO.Tel: 2634619 or 046-293-2979. email: arjay@jcom. home.ne.jp (2)

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. 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.

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 Hotel desk Clerk (Zama lodging), BD, RFT, $7.25 - $9.00, 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 Business Manager (food services), (Golf course), RFT, NF-3, $28,000 - $32,000, Closes: March 21, 2010 Recreation assistant, (outdoor), RFT, NF-2, $9.29, Closes: March 5, 2010

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

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.

Vehicles for sale

05 Nissan skyline fairlady 350Z: Nismo body, Dark Met Grey with heated auburn leather Seats, showroom condition no dents/scratches, 20 ,Petrol Luxury Wheels, HKS exhaust system, 4 ,Titanium tips, Drill/Slot Rotors, Power everything, New JCI, DVD, TV, NAV, Mini Disc, 6CD, 64klm; The best looking Z on the streets for, $18,500. Call 090-8517-9568 (6)

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

Movie sCHedUle
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aTsUGi Cinema 77
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friday 7 p.m........................................Leap Year (PG) 97 9:30 p.m................................Daybreakers (R) 138 saturday 3:30 p.m..................The Lightning Thief (PG) 118 6:30 p.m................The Lovely Bones (PG-13) 139 9:30 p.m.......................................Precious (R) 111 sunday 2 p.m.......................The Lightning Thief (PG) 118 5 p.m.....................The Lovely Bones (PG-13) 139 8 p.m.....................................Daybreakers (R) 138

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/

friday 6:30 p.m.........Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakuel (PG) 88 minutes 9 p.m...................................Shutter Island (R) 138 minutes saturday 6:30 p.m.............................Youth in Revolt (R) 90 minutes 9 p.m...................................Shutter Island (R) 138 minutes sunday 3:30 p.m.........Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakuel (PG) 88 minutes 6:30 p.m..............................Shutter Island (R) 138 minutes

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USARJ crushes Air Force, coaches prep teams for upcoming basketball tourney
story and photo by dustin Perry
Torii Editor

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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.

The U.S. Army Japan basketball team added to their record a 74-33 win over the Air Force a promising sign for the squad as it prepares for the intramural tournament scheduled to begin Monday. USARJs impressive Tuesday performance against the Air Force at Yano Fitness Center cemented the teams status as a top contender in the 10-day event. Eight teams in the Camp Zama intramural league are expected to compete. No single player was the key to USARJs massive victory; the entire squad worked together to execute seamless scoring drives and a nearly impenetrable defense. The top scorers for USARJ were Anthony Ward, Corrie Moore and Hardy Johnson, who accounted for 39 points of their teams total. For the Air Force, Naoki Yasui led the way with 16 points, while teammate Casey Steuber earned six. Alex Pratt, USARJ head coach, said his team has progressed significantly since the beginning of the season. Weve gone from the team just playing with their natural abilities to incorporating plays and ensuring everyone knows what their position is on floor, said Pratt. As long as we play as a team, we can can beat anyone in this league.
(Right): Hardy Johnson, right, of U.S. Army Japan, shoots the ball after charging past Casey Steuber of the Air Force during an intramural basketball game held Tuesday at Yano Fitness Center here. USARJ won the game 74-33.

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.

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
All-Star Football Game
Members of the Zama American High School Trojans football team will compete in the upcoming Camellia Bowl on March 21 at Kawasaki Stadium. Camp Zama will provide buses to and from the game. The buses will depart at 11:30 a.m. for the 2 p.m. kickoff. The cost is 500 yen for admission. Call 263-4500 to reserve bus seating.

Intramural Bowling

Intramural bowling is scheduled to begin March 17. Units and organizations from Camp Zama, Sagami Depot and Sagamihara Housing Area are eligible to enter. The entry deadline is Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. This is a unit-level competition. This event is free for units vying for Commanders Cup points. Matches will be played on Wednesday nights. Those who wish to participate but belong to a unit or organization that does not have a team may enter the players pool. For more information, call 263-4664 or 263-7980.

Intramural Volleyball

Intramural volleyball is scheduled to begin March 22. Units and organizations from Camp Zama, Sagami Depot and Sagamihara Housing Area are eligible to enter. The entry deadline is March 16 at 1:30 p.m. Those who wish to participate but belong to a unit or organization that does not have a team may enter the players pool. For more information, call 263-4664 or 263-7980.

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RUNNING DOWN A DREAM

2010 TOKYO MARATHON

The more than 35,000 participants in Sundays 2010 Tokyo Marathon run past the citys Metropolitan Government Office Building, the start point of the 26-mile race.
Photo by Dustin Perry

By Dustin Perry
Torii Editor

OKYO For a few hours Sunday morning, the streets of Japans capital city belonged to 35,000 people from around the world who were gathered there to conquer a newly minted top-level road race. The fourth annual Tokyo Marathon featured participants from more than 70 countries who braved frigid temperatures

and an endless blanket of icy rain to complete the daunting 26-mile course. Japans Masakazu Fujiwara won the mens division the first native runner to do so in the races four-year history with a time of 2 hours, 12 minutes, 19 seconds. Russias Alevtina Biktimirova finished first in the womens division, coming in at 2:34:39. The weather began to look unkind several hours before the race even began. Participants were forced to either seek shelter beneath the overpasses near Tokyos

Eigo Iwamoto of Japan rounds a corner near the Sensji-jo temple in Asakusa, approximately 17 miles into the route of the 2010 Tokyo Marathon held Sunday.

Photo by Tetsuo Nakahara

Metropolitan Government Office Building where the start line was located, or expose themselves to the unforgiving elements for a brief warm-up jog. During the opening ceremony, Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara, who also serves as chairman of the marathon, addressed the massive throng of runners that stretched for several blocks beginning from the front of the office building. Today is a special day for Tokyo, and this is an exciting event for our community, said Ishihara. Because of your great effort and support, this marathon has become one of the top ranking races in the world. Successive blasts from several large air cannons sent thousands of heart-shaped confetti pieces into the air, signaling the official start of the race. Confetti rained down on the eclectic group of runners most were dressed in appropriate athletic gear, but some wore humorous hats or costumes as spectators loudly cheered for them. The marathon route led the runners on an extensive tour of some of the citys most well-known landmarks, including the Tokyo Imperial Palace and Hibiya Park in Chiyoda. After about six miles, the route channeled through the Shinagawa and Ginza districts; over the Tokyo Bridge; past the Sensji-jo temple in Asakusa; through the area of Tsukiji, home of Japans famed fish market; and on to the end of the race, located at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center in Odaiba. The initial pack of top finishers included

Yuumi Takaku, assigned to the U.S. Army Garrison Japan Host Nation Relations Office at Camp Zama, holds her arms in the air after finishing the Tokyo Marathon.

Photo by Dustin Perry

Japans Arata Fujiwara and Atsushi Sato in the mens division, and Ethiopias Robe Guta and Romanias Nuta Olaru in the womens. Several waves of runners continued to come in many were visibly exhausted, but several made a point to turn and bow toward the finish line in a show of both gratitude and respect for the race.