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September 8, 2011
VOL. 39, NO. 35

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V-J Day remembered by those who served

By Rob McIlvane
Army News Service

Base jumping

Photo by Dustin Perry

Bradley McWillie of the Army Medical Department is tagged out after trying to leap over Japan Engineer District third baseman Richard Davis during the first of two games in the intramural softball championship, held Aug. 30 at Rambler Field here. AMEDD, having lost a game earlier in the tournament, had to beat the undefeated JED squad twice which they did to win the title. For more on this story, see Page 7.

WASHINGTON Sixty-six years ago, World War II ended on what became known as V-J Day, or Victory over Japan Day. The term is applied to both the initial announcement of Japans surrender on Aug. 14, 1945, and the formal ceremony performed in Tokyo Bay, Japan, aboard the battleship USS Missouri on Sept. 2, 1945. Of the more than 1,200 survivors of the Armys 88th Infantry Division, about 40 were invited to help commemorate the end of the war at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Friday. During the event, veterans of both theaters and those who served on the home front were honored. Known as the Blue Devils, a name given to them by the German soldiers who were impressed by their fighting ability, they were the first all-draftee division to enter combat in WWII. Generalmajor Karl-Lothar Schulz, commanding general of the famed 1st Parachute Division and one of only 159 recipients of the Knights Cross with Oak Leaf and Swords, told his interrogators, The 88th Division is the best Division we have ever fought against. A written estimate of enemy unit effectiveness prepared by German intelligence echoed Schulzs sentiments. It rated the 88th, a very good division with excellent fighting material. The division spent 344 days in combat and sustained 15,173 killed, wounded or missing, during the period of Feb. 27, 1944 to May 2, 1945. This is our 64th reunion, said Tom Hanlon, 88, who came from his home near Pittsburgh, with his wife of 62 years, Eileen. I went over to Italy on July 15, 1944, where I worked as an electrician thats what I did in the civilian life. I was also in graduate school at Carnegie Tech, for electrical engineering, Hanlon said, adding he was trained as an infantryman but also received special training in intelligence and reconnaissance. I saw my share of Germans who were easy to spot in the winter because they wore long coats. When I went on line, our division had 1,400 new replacements. We were green my grandmother used to say its a wonder the cows didnt eat us, Hanlon said, smiling. In his keynote speech, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Peter Chiarelli said that the 88th Divisions efforts during the war were often referred to as the quiet war. [Their efforts were] overshadowed, in many ways, by more publicized events in other parts of Europe and the Pacific front, Chiarelli said. But every account of the their actions, in Italy, reads like a war novel [with] episodes of intense fighting, heroism, gallantry and crucial victories won. Fridays commemoration honored the 16 million men and women who served in uniform during WWII on land, at sea, and in the air. See V-J DAY, Page 5

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Zama Briefs
Driving reminders
All DoD cardholders and master labor contract employees must comply with the following regulations when driving on U.S. military installations in Japan: Bicycle riders must wear an approved helmet with the chin strap fastened at all times. Riders must comply with traffic regulations, which include stopping at stop signs and yielding the right-of-way when required. The use of headphones or earphones while driving, walking, jogging, skating or bicycling on installation roads and streets is prohibited. Operators of two-wheeled cycles propelled by a motor must wear the required personal protection equipment as follows: Riders will wear helmets that are properly fastened under the chin, and the helmet must meet approved safety standards, which can be identified by locating the certification tag within the helmet shell. Riders will wear shatter-resistant goggles or a full face shield that is properly attached to the helmet. The windscreen alone does not meet the proper eye protection requirement. Riders will wear a long-sleeve shirt or jacket, full-length trousers and full-fingered gloves or mittens. Leather boots or overthe-ankle shoes must be worn. A brightly colored outer garment must be worn during the day and a reflective upper garment must be worn at night and during times of reduced visibility. All motor vehicle operators must wear a seatbelt. Refrain from drinking heavily the night before your work day. Remember that one alcoholic beverage will render the average-sized individual legally drunk under Japanese law. All drivers must come to a full and complete stop at yield and stop signs when crossing traffic is present.

Every little bit helps

Photo by Chip Steitz

KADENA AIR BASE, Okinawa Members of Kadena Fire and Emergency Services held a Fill the Boot fundraiser Aug. 13 to collect money for the Kadena Special Olympics. The organization raised nearly $24,000, a record for the annual charity event. Their commitment and dedication to those individuals with intellectual disabilities remains inspirational. I am humbled to be part of this caring community and this important outreach program, said the KSO senior adviser.

Army Suggestion Program

The Army Suggestion Program, previously known as the Army Ideas for Excellence Program, has gone online. The new suggestion-processing program was unveiled on Army Knowledge Online. Anyone with an AKO username and password can now submit suggestions electronically. Detailed guidance is provided at https://armysuggestions.army.mil. There are several advantages to this program, the biggest one being that anyone with access to the Internet can make a suggestion from wherever they are. There is no longer a need to wait until you return to your home station to write and submit an idea. Once submitted, the suggestion is processed entirely online. For further information, contact program administrator Keith Simon via email at keith.simon@us.army.mil or by phone at 263-5129. An alternate point of contact is Masao Naito, who can be contacted via email at masao.naito@us.army.mil or by phone at 263-5634.

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The Survivors Lap The relay starts with an opening ceremony and a Survivors Lap, when survivors are invited to circle the track together and help everyone celebrate the victories they have achieved over cancer. The Survivors Lap is an emotional example of how relay participants are ensuring more lives are saved each year. The Luminaria Ceremony After dark, we honor people who have been touched by cancer and remember loved ones lost to the disease during the Luminaria Ceremony. Candles are lit inside bags filled with sand, each one bearing the name of a person touched by cancer, and participants often walk a lap in silence. As people take time to remember, those who have walked alongside others battling cancer can grieve and find healing. This is a time that truly highlights the importance of defeating this disease. The Fight Back Ceremony In conclusion, there is a Fight Back Ceremony, where we make a personal commitment to save lives by taking up the fight against cancer. That personal commitment may be to do something as simple as getting a screening test, quitting smoking, or talking to elected officials about cancer.

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Army urged to join Yokosukas Relay for Life

Courtesy of Relay for Life Yokosuka
Special to the Torii

NAVALAIR FACILITY, Yokosuka Mark your calendar (and bring your tent) to join the 24-hour American Cancer Society Relay for Life Yokosuka, scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. on Oct. 8 at the Ikego Housing Detachment. If you are not familiar with Relay for Life, it is more than just a fundraiser. It is a powerful community event and a life-changing experience. At the relay, every person in the community has a chance to celebrate those who are fighting cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against this dreaded disease. And every person who participates joins others around the globe as part of this worldwide movement to end cancer. The basic premise behind Relay for Life is that members of teams (typically eight to 12 people) take turns walking or running around a track for 24 hours, because cancer never sleeps. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. However, there is more to it than just walking around a track. When you are not walking, you can join the other participants in various entertainment and community activities.

By taking action, people are aking steps to save lives and fight back against a disease that takes too much. There are many ways to get involved in Relay for Life Yokosuka. You can start a team, join a team, sign up as a cancer survivor, volunteer, or donate to the cause. At our relay, you will find healing, comfort and support from others who have faced cancer or who have lost a loved one to the disease. You will have a chance to meet people in the community who are equally as passionate about finding an end to cancer in our lifetime. And you can gather together with friends, family, and colleagues to laugh, cry and create lasting memories. No matter why you take part in relay, however, one thing is clear: With every step you take, you are helping the American Cancer Society save lives. With your help, we arent just fighting one type of cancer were fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. Each person who shares the relay experience can take pride in knowing that they are working to create a world where this disease will no longer threaten the lives of our loved ones or claim another year of anyones life. Learn more at www.relayforlife/payokosuka, or email RelayYokosuka@gmail.com.

Army advancement leads to lighter mortar barrels for Soldiers

By John B. Snyder
Army News Service

WATERVLIET, N.Y. The Watervliet Arsenal released this week its first shipment of redesigned 60mm lightweight mortar barrels that are part of a new U.S. Army contract valued at more than $9.5 million. These new mortar systems are up to 20 percent lighter than the previous versions and this is the first major redesign of the widely used infantry mortar system since the late 1970s, said Col. Mark F. Migaleddi, the Arsenal commander. What we have been able to achieve by using advanced manufacturing techniques to machine a new material called Inconel was to help lower the weight of the 60mm mortar system by about nine pounds, Migaleddi said. After years of process refining and development, Migaleddi announced earlier this month that a revolutionary flowform manufacturing process is now a reality at the Arsenal. Because the flowform process uses cold forging versus heat forging, we are able to forge lighter weight Inconel barrels, Migaleddi said. According to the Armys Program Executive Office for Ammunition, the Armys first M224A1 60mm Lightweight Company Mortar Systems were tested in June by the 1st Special Forces Group at Fort Lewis, Wash., to great success. The average load for a 60mm assistant gunner is 122 pounds and so, reducing the weight of the mortar system by more

Arsenal General Foreman of Tubes Leon Rosko, left, briefs Maj. Gen. Patrick Murphy, center, about the Arsenals new lightweight 60mm mortar production during an Aug. 23 visit. Arsenal Commander Col. Mark Migaleddi, right, was also briefed.

Photo by John B. Snyder

than nine pounds has proven in testing to not only reduce crew fatigue, but has also been shown to dramatically reduce crewmens movement time over a cross-country course, said Peter Burke, PEO Ammunitions deputy product manager for Guided Munitions and Mortar Systems.

The 60mm mortar system is used primarily by infantry Soldiers as an indirect fire weapon when a high-angle trajectory is required to hit enemy troops, equipment and positions. The new mortar system will fire the same family of munitions as the previous model

and at the same rate of fire. The Army will eventually replace all of its 1,550 60mm mortar systems, and the Arsenals share of this fleet-wide replacement program is about 500 mortar barrel assemblies. The Arsenals existing contract runs through fiscal 2013.

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Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison Sr. Garrison Commander: Col. Eric D. Tilley Acting Garrison Public Affairs Officer: Dustin Perry Editor: Dustin Perry Staff Writer: Tetsuo Nakahara Deputy Okinawa Bureau Chief: Lauren Hall

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only the one in the rooms being occupied. USAG-J peak consumption time is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make every attempt to avoid using appliances like dishwashers, washers and dryers during this time. Turn off A/Cs and maximize use of fans, or set the A/C thermostats to 78 degrees or above. Increase settings to no less than 85 degrees when not at home and at the end of the duty day in administrative areas. Turn off all unnecessary lights (interior / exterior) at home, unused office spaces, classrooms and conference rooms. Turn down all remaining individual lighting levels where possible. Replace incandescent bulbs with energy-efficient compact fluorescents or LEDs available at the Self-Help Stores (Bldg. 694 at Camp Zama, and Bldg. S-150 at SFHA). Turn off all office and home appliances (i.e. coffee pots, stoves, microwave ovens, refrigerators, fans) when not in use. Unplug them when not in use. Set computers, monitors, printers, copiers, and other business equipment to their energy-saving feature, and turn them off when not in use or at the end of the day. For more information on energy conservation, contact the DPW Environmental Division at 263-3559.

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UpcomingOngoing Events
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, and Camp Zama will be offering a variety of activities and events in recognition of the observance. A childrens essay contest is also being held. All children 18 years old and younger are eligible to participate. Entrants write a brief essay summarizing Hispanic Heritage and its importance to them. Prizes will be awarded. Entries are due to Staff Sgt. Makeba Jahnke by Sept. 15. For more information, call 263-5637. A Hispanic-themed book-reading and arts and crafts workshop is scheduled to be held from 2 p.m. on Sept. 17 and 24, and Oct. 1 and 8 at the Camp Zama Library. A nighttime Hispanic celebration for adults is scheduled to be held Sept. 24 at the Camp Zama Community Club. The event will feature Hispanic music and dancing. Finally, the Hispanic Heritage Month observance is scheduled to be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 28 at the Community Activity Center. The event will include a guest speaker, presentations on Hispanic culture, a performance by a talent contest winner, and Hispanic-themed food and beverages.

Whats Happening Outside the Gate?

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Hisano yamazaki

hisano.yamazaki.jp@yokota.af.mil

Tokyo Game Show 2011 @ Makuhari Messe, Sept. 17-18

http://tgs.cesa.or.jp/index.html

Japan Beer Festival @ Yokohama Osanbashi Hall, Sept. 17-19 Yosakoi Dance Performance Festival Sagamihara Yosakoi RANBU @ JR Yokohama Line, Kobuchi Sta. area, Sep. 18

The Yosakoi Festival originated in Kochi Prefecture on Shikoku Island. Dancers at the festival hold a clapper called a naruko in both their hands and are free to arrange the music any way they want, as long as the team incorporates a melody called yosakoi-bushi

Energy Conservation Notice

10 free stalls for flea market are available at Sagamiono Pumpkin Festival Oct. 23

During these extraordinary times, please do your part to conserve energy and educate others. In the event the peak electrical demand is exceeded, DPW may have to conduct the following actions: Early shutdown of air-conditioning systems at designated facilities. Turn on A/Cs later in the morning. Increase of thermostat settings at designated facilities and areas. Shut down lighting systems. To prevent disruption of normal A/C operations and area lighting, the following actions must be implemented to conserve energy: If you have multiple A/C split units in your house use

Date: Oct. 23 Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Sagamiono Pumpkin Festival @ Sagamiono Chuo Park Stall size: 2.5 meters x 2.5 meters 2,000 yen admission fee is not required for U.S. vendors and are being offered on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, contact Maki Ito by phone at 090-9823-9800 or by email at uuma0804@i.softbank.jp.

Indian Festival Namaste India @ Yoyogi Park, Tokyo, Sept. 23-25 100 Musketeer Brigade Parade, Teppogumi Hyakunintai @ Hyakunin-cho Town, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Sept. 25

Post-Combat Stress Support

A support group to assist those experiencing symptoms of post-combat stress is offered from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Army Community Service.

100 people in traditional Japanese armed costume from the Edo Period walk in procession. 30 out of the 100 people carry the old style of rifles and perform shooting all together three times during the parade. This parade is designated as an intangible cultural asset of Shinjuku Ward in Tokyo.

Mexican Festival, Fiesta Mexicana @ Odaiba, Tokyo, Sept. 23-25

Spiritual/Cultural Orientation Tour

Open to all Soldiers, DACs, and Family members
Learn about some of the culture of Japan and Zen Buddhism & Shintoism

U.S. ARMY CAMP ZAMA

(Simultaneous Event)

SATURDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER 2011 1530 - 2100 (No Rain Date) SUNDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER 2011 1330 - 2100 (No Rain Date)
(Gates Open)
SATURDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER : 1430 SUNDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER : 1230

PACIFIC BOXING SHOWDOWN in Camp Zama

SUNDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2011 1330 -

A GREAT SELECTION OF ARTISTS & MUSIC TO INCLUDE HAWAIIAN, HIP-HOP, JAZZ, J-POP, LATINO R&B, REGGAE, ROCK, TOP 40 & MORE PLUS ... DJS, MCS, FOOD, YOUTH ACTIVITIES & FIREWORKS

FLEA MARKET @ JED Parking Lot

SUNDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2011 1200 - 1800 1230

Visit two Buddhist sites: Diabutsu (the Great Buddha) and Hase Kannon Temple Then see Hachiman-gu Shrine (the main Shinto shrine of Kamakura)

Sat. 17 Sep. (Left) Frankie J. (R&B) Sun. 18 Sep. (Right) Blessid Union Of Souls (Rock)
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There will be plenty of time for lunch and shopping!! Bring yen for lunch, admission fee and souvenirs Sign-up at the USAG-J Chaplains Office For details call 263-4898

2011917 15:30 - 21:00 917 : 14:30 2011918 13:30 - 21:00 918 : 12:30
... DJ MC,
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13:30 in 2011918 2011918 12:30 - 18:00

For your protection and safety, large bags, backpacks, ice chests, coolers, skate boards, bicycles, push scooters, pets, alcoholic beverages and glass containers are prohibited * Please expect entry delays FORM OF PHOTO IDENTIFICATION MAY BE RANDOMLY CHECKED
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16 September 2011
Friday: 0730 - 1600
Due to an extensive number of stairs to climb, not recommended for children under three or people with physical limitations.

Access to Camp Zama: Odakyu Line, SOUBUDAI-MAE Station (North Exit), 10-minute walk from the station 10 NO CARS, CYCLES or BICYCLES ALLOWED /
Please call the phone number (taped announcement) for inclement weather

For more Information: Please call ( By Fri. 16 Sep. ) Taped Announcement ( By Sun. 18 Sep. ) ( 16 ) ( 18 )

DSN 263-5712/8892 DSN 263-4177 DSN 263-5712/8892 DSN 263-4177

TEL: 046-407-5712/8892 TEL: 046-407-4177 TEL: 046-407-5712/8892 TEL: 046-407-4177

http://www.mwrjapan.army.mil/events or http://www.facebook.com/armymwrjapan
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Okinawa celebrates Womens Equality Day

By Chip Steitz
10th Support Group Public Affairs

TORII STATION, Okinawa Ninetyone years ago, women won the right to vote in the United States. However, even today full gender equality is not a reality. According to recent reports, women still earn only 77 cents for every dollar earned by a man, and this wage gap appears even greater for minorities. Martha Brown, superintendent for the Department of Defense Dependents Schools in Okinawa, served as the guest speaker during a ceremony celebrating Womens Equality Day, held Aug. 26 at Torii Station. Brown remarked on the impact of political, social and economic influences that changed the role of women and societys view of women, which in turn helped move the ratification of the 19th Amendment 91 years ago. Not surprisingly, one of these influences was education in the late 1700s and early 1800s, the education of women changed from learning the finer points of housewifery as they did in colonial times to a more formal program of study, said Brown. Female institutes were established. Oberlin College became the first school to become co-ed. Colleges were established exclusively for women. Education empowered women, changed their aspirations and societys expectations of them. There are still women today who are leading the change for equality and emphasizing the power of education, said Brown.

TORII STATION, Okinawa Capt. Michael Streeter, right, commander of the 247th Military Police Detachment, presents a plaque to Martha Brown, superintendent of the Department of Defense Dependents Schools in Okinawa, recognizing her support for the Womens Equality Day observance held Aug. 26 at Torii Station.

Photo by Sgt. Kathryn Virrey

All of us, not just women, owe a debt of gratitude to people like Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucy Stone, Sojourner Truth and all others who followed these pioneers of

the suffrage movement, said Brown. They helped to unleash a powerful force and, in doing so, made our country stronger. Brown concluded with a quote from an-

thropologist Margaret Mead: Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, dedicated citizens can change the world. Indeed, its the only thing that ever has.

Gen. Peter Chiarelli, Army vice chief of staff, escorts a wreath laid at the National World War II Memorial during the 66th anniversary observance of Victory over Japan Day, or V-J Day, held Friday in Washington, D.C.

Photo by J.D. Leipold

V-J DAY, from Page 1 Retired Lt. Gen. Claude Mick Kicklighter, chairman of the Friends of the National World War II Memorial, talked about a speech President Franklin Roosevelt gave in 1936.

To some generations, much is given; to other generations, much is asked; but to this generation of Americans, our World War II generation, they have a rendezvous with destiny, Roosevelt said. And they did, said Kicklighter. They fought the most destructive war in history. An estimated 60 million

people lost their lives mostly women, children and the elderly millions were murdered in concentration camps and death camps and prisoner of war camps. Over 400,000 Americans never came home. The veteran said its important for all to remember what was learned during that war. We must ensure that we never forget the lessons learned and the united spirit that was so much required on the battlefield and on the home front that preserved our freedom and preserved our way of life, Kicklighter said. Robert Kline, now 85, was a medic with the 88th Infantry Division and trained at Camp Blanding, Florida. I was absolutely impressed with this ceremony, Kline said. A couple of tears dropped when I heard the speeches delivered by the generals. Kline quit high school and enlisted in the Army when he was 17 and got out Dec. 1, 1946. In 1951, I went to Jefferson Medical School in Philadelphia. I was a general practitioner and a coroner, and was the physician at Lebanon Valley College for 30 years, and I was also a physician for the Lebanon Valley Correctional Facility, so I enjoyed that, too, he said. Kline started his military duty in Italy and went north to Naples with the Blue Devils. The divisions history, The Blue Devils in Italy, sums up what these men knew, firsthand. All the time up in those mountains north of Florence was just borrowed time, the history reads. The terrain was so rough the Germans figured that no troops in the world could get through the few heavily defended mountain passes. But the Blue Devils made it, through the passes or over the mountain tops. The weather was so bad that the Germans thought no foot-Soldiers or vehicles could possibly operate in the mud and slime. But the Blue Devils walked and rode through the worst of it.

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Zama Chapel. Please contact SSG Howard F. Thompson (263-8064) or Ms. Nobuko Motegi (263-4898). Deadline Date: 31 August 2011 administrative assistant: Girl Scouts is seeking a skilled office professional to support Girl Scout Overseas West-Pacific at Camp Zama. Excellent computer and communication skills a must. This regular part-time position (25-30) hours per week is available June 15. Send cover letter and resume to Westpacificgirlscouts@ gmail.com 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. Pharmacist, intermittent (240 hours): Provides pharmacist services for outpatient pharmacy at MEDDAC-Japan, Camp Zama. Must have A degree in Pharmacy from an accredited school in the United States or Canada. 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. 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. Coach Merrell at 263-3181 or steven.merrell@ pac.dodea.edu. Taekwondo instructor: Child Youth & School Services SkiesUnlimited program is looking for a certified ATA Taekwondo instructor. If Interested please Contacted Nicholas Andrews, instructional program specialist, at 263-4125 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 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.

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every 2nd Thurs 18:30 Zama Scout Hut Bldg 533. Parents & Single-Soldier Volunteers are welcome. All boys grades 1 - 5 are encouraged to join us for great learning experiences, character building and fun! Contact Cubmaster royfluke@ ybb.ne.jp 090-6042-0797. 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. 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.

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 263-3755. 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, $9.59 - $17.09, Open Continuous Recreation assistant (lifeguard), RD, NF-02, Flex, $9.29, Closes: November 30, 2011 Recreation assistant (lifeguard/Pool operator), RD, NF-02, RFT, $9.29, Closes: November 30, 2011

Pets
animal adoption: Dogs and cats are available for adoption at the Camp Zama Veterinary Clinic. For more information, call 263-3875. animal Rescue:A small animal rescue NPO is asking for any dog & cat supplies, food, usedkennels for donation. For details, please call Meg at 263-8327 or e-mail to animalrescuezama@gmail.com

For sale
Misc. items: Queen-size bed mattress, very clean and encased in plastic $200; boxspring $150; metal bed frame $50. Oak coffee table $100; oak end table $50; oak TV cabinet with backboard shelves and storage $200. Call 0907808-6618.(3)

Others
Pet sitting: available around Zama & SHA area. An experienced pet owner. Will walk, feed, and play with dogs or cats while at work or on vacation. $20 a day. sasha-yuri@hotmail.com, 090-8947-4307 Give Hope Nippon: T-shirts designed to raise money for the victims of the earthquake/tsunami. 100% of the profits will go to the Lions Club International. Please visit the website http:// givehopenippon.org/index.html and/or like the facebook page Give Hope Nippon and like the page! Cub scout Pack 34: Cub Scouts Pack 34 meets

Other local positions

Project/Task Manager: General Dynamics Information Technology is looking for a Project Manager at Camp Zama. Candidates must be a graduate of a military command and staff college or higher and have experience with the U.S. Army doctrine, organization, and procedures. Apply by sending a cover letter and resume to asdjobs@ gdit.com with Camp Zama in the subject line. General Dynamics Information Technology is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Camp Zama WIC Overseas office has a PT position for Nutritionist/Dietitian/Nurse/Home Economist/Physician Assistant.Requires B.S. in Nutrition, Dietetics or Home Economics, or BSN in Nursing with some experience in prenatal, maternal or infant nutrition. Experience with WIC desirable. Must have current Drivers License. Must be U.S. citizen. For consideration, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to: wicoverseasjobs@choctawarchiving.com or fax to: (210)525-1398. Choctaw Contracting Services, a rapidly growing provider of health, social, mental health, and administrative services, will reward your efforts with an attractive salary and benefits package. Watch care workers and musicians: Opportunity for Extra Income. Camp Zama Garrison Chaplains Office is taking contract applications for watch care workers and musicians. Applications are available at the Camp

ATTENTION
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Wanted
football Coaching: Volunteer Assistant Football Coaches are being sought for Zama High School. Interested individuals should consider their availability for daily after-school practices (1500-1730) as well as spring and preseason practices and games. Coaches meetings begin soon. For more information please contact

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

aTsUGi Cinema 77
https://www.atsugi.navy.mil/ATSUGI/Mwr/index.html
264-3789

friday 6 p.m........................Colombiana (PG-13) 107 minutes 9 p.m...Transformers: Dark of the Moon (PG-13) 154 minutes saturday 3 p.m............................Monte Carlo (PG) 109 minutes 6 p.m........................Colombiana (PG-13) 107 minutes 9 p.m...Transformers: Dark of the Moon (PG-13) 154 minutes sunday 3 p.m............................Monte Carlo (PG) 109 minutes 6 p.m........................Colombiana (PG-13) 107 minutes

friday 7 p.m...............................Zookeeper (PG) 104 minutes 9:30 p.m...........Friends with Benefits (R) 110 minutes saturday 3:30 p.m...Transformers: Dark of the Moon (PG-13) 154 minutes 7 p.m...Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2 (PG-13) 118 minutes 9:30 p.m...........Friends with Benefits (R) 110 minutes sunday 2:30 p.m.......................Monte Carlo (PG) 109 minutes 5:30 p.m............Captain America (PG-13) 124 minutes 8 p.m................Friends with Benefits (R) 110 minutes

for your Tv schedule, visit www.myafn.net

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Internal monitoring for radiation is available
for Department of Defense-affiliated personnel, including family members, in the Camp Zama community on a voluntary basis for a limited time. Internal monitoring may be scheduled by calling the MEDDAC-Japan appointment line at 2634175 during regular appointment hours, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; and 7 to 8 a.m. and noon to 4 p.m. on Thursdays.

The BG Sams U.S. Army Health Clinic is not open 24/7, but our triage line is always available. 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. Host-nation hospitals do not operate in the
same manner as in the U.S. Local hospitals do not have to see you when you present at their ER. That is why we want you to call us first. If our provider thinks yours is a medical emergency, our provider will engage our EMS staff, including a translator. Please carry an emergency wallet card with information on who to call for medical assistance. These cards are available at the clinic and at various community events such as the community information exchange and Newcomers Medical Morning.

Members of the Army Medical Department celebrate Aug. 30 at Rambler Field here after beating the Japan Engineer District in two games to win the intramural softball championship. AMEDD outscored JED by 39 runs in the back-to-back matchup.

Photo by Dustin Perry

Sports Briefs
Water Polo Tournament
Date: Sept. 24 Time: 9 a.m. Place: Yano Pool Registration deadline: 9 p.m. on Sept. 22 First- and second-place teams to be awarded. For more information, call 263-4664

Underdogs no more:
AMEDD routs JED to claim softball title
By dustin Perry
Torii Editor

The Army Medical Department put on a clinic against the Japan Engineer District in this years intramural softball championship a fitting outcome, considering many of the players on the team are clinicians. AMEDD outscored the then-undefeated JED by a staggering 39 runs in back-to-back games played Aug. 30 at Rambler Field here. For 14 innings, AMEDD played like they were in their backyard and JED the team that originally knocked them into the losers bracket in the double-elimination tournament were their rivals from the next neighborhood over. Considering the established batting prowess of both teams, the first two innings of Game 1 were surprisingly uneventful. Only AMEDDs Takeshi Kobayakawa and JEDs Mike Lau crossed home plate. Beginning from their very next at-bat, however, AMEDD took firm offensive control of the series and never let up. The team really came together, and our sticks were hot tonight, said John Fisher, AMEDDs head coach. Ive got to say, it felt pretty good. AMEDDs hit streak started with two RBIs from Ivan Woodard and a two-run, inthe-park homer from Jonell Rosa-Ramirez. The fourth inning saw the team tack on another eight runs, followed by seven more

Anybody that saw us play, I hope they know AMEDD is a worthy opponent.
John Fisher Coach, Army Medical Department Softball Team
in the fifth. Meanwhile, JED maxed out with a two-run shot from Richard Davis in the third and a RBI from Randy Itamoto in the fourth the last run they put on the board in Game 1. Following AMEDDs 24-4 routing of JED, which put both teams at one loss apiece in the post-season series, Game 2 was poised to be a clean-slate showdown. Though his team was confident having just come off such a sizeable victory, Fisher later asserted that AMEDD never dropped their guard. We knew that we had to keep it going and not take anything for granted, said Fisher. We knew that we already had a loss, and obviously after the first win, we knew how important the second game was and we just wanted to see it all the way through. AMEDD disproved any wayward notion that their stellar performance in Game 1 may have been a fluke by next embarking on a relentless hitting campaign. As early as the second inning, the teams offense began to resemble the precision and repetitive pattern of an automotive assembly line: base hit, run; base hit, run; base hit, run . Despite AMEDD leading 22-5 by the fourth inning, the team still did not want to make the mistake of getting comfortable. Weve seen one too many games where teams do come back, and it just gets a little too close for comfort, so we made sure we kept a good lead, said Fisher. JED briefly showed signs of life in the next two innings, but even an admirable eight-run rally was only enough to marginally boost their score before AMEDD finished them off 32-13. Fisher admitted that many did not even consider him and his teammates as contenders to win the title, which he said made their eventual victory all the more satisfying. We showed up at the playoffs ready to play, and we gave a lot of teams a run for their money, said Fisher. Anybody that saw us play, I hope they know AMEDD is a worthy opponent.

Sports physicals

Army Regulation 608-10 requires all youths participating in youth sports programs to complete an annual sports physical and provide a copy as part of their registration. All registrations are completed at the Child and Youth Services Parent Central Services in Bldg. 533. To help, PCS staff members are making contact with families 30 days prior to the expiration date of childrens physicals to allow parents time to schedule a current one.

Water aerobics

Water Aerobics classes are from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Yano Fitness Center.

Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna

On Wednesday mornings, the jacuzzi, sauna and steam room are closed for maintenance from 8 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 2634664 or 263-7980.

Sports photos wanted

The Torii newspaper wants to publish your action sports photos. 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 3 MB or more to tetsuo.nakahara4@us.army.mil.

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Japanese blood type personality chart

The Farmer

Best Traits: earnest, creative, sensible, reserved, patient, responsible Worst Traits: fastidious, over earnest, stubborn, tense Famous as: George H. W. Bush, Ayumi Hamasaki, O.J. Simpson, Britney Spears, Alan Alda, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, Jet Li, Rick James

Best Traits: wild, active, doer, creative, passionate, strong Worst Traits: selfish, irresponsible, unforgiving, unpredictable Famous Bs: Akira Kurosawa, Jack Nicholson, Luciano Pavarotti, Tom Selleck, Mia Farrow, Paul McCartney, Leonardo DiCaprio, Vince Young

The Hunter

The Warrior

Best Traits: agreeable, sociable, optimistic, ambitious, loyal Worst Traits: vain, rude, jealous, arrogant Famous Os: Al Capone, Gerald Ford, John Gotti, Queen Elizabeth II, John Lennon, Paul Newman, Elvis Presley, Ronald Reagan

Best Traits: cool, controlled, rational, sociable, adaptable Worst Traits: critical, indecisive, forgetful, split personality Famous aBs: John F. Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe, Mick Jagger, Thomas Edison, Bob Sapp, Jackie Chan, Ken Kitamura

AB

The Humanist

Whats Your Blood Type???

By Tetsuo Nakahara
Torii Staff

For more information, visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_types_in_Japanese_culture

ave you ever asked by a Japanese what your blood type is even when youre not at the hospital for an emergency? If so, its because he or she is eager to determine what your personality is like. It is common among Japanese to base their impression of others on their kind respective blood types A, B, O or AB much like horoscopes in Western countries. Japanese like to talk about blood type mythology as it pertains to any kind of relationship, whether it is a friend, a co-worker, or of course a romantic interest. There are many sources for blood-type determinations, such as on morning TV shows or the fortune-teller corner of many websites. Here are general characters Japanese believe are derived from each blood type: People from the Type O blood group are said to be creative, confident and quite popular, and they enjoy being the center of attention. Type Os are also outgoing and very social, though mostly initiators, and they often never finish what they start. People from the Type A blood group are said to be very trustful, honest and conscientious to a fault. Type As are also known to be perfectionists, they might seem outwardly calm but tend to be a bundle of nerves within. Type As are also artistic and are sometimes shy and sensitive too. People from the Type B blood group are strong-willed, goal-oriented, and they always finish whatever they start, either in perfect timing or in excellent fashion. Type Bs always seem to find their own way in life. Those from the Type AB blood group are the most erratic of the bunch. Though they are trustworthy and honest, it is often said that they seem to have a split personality. Type

ABs also like helping people and they are outgoing and confident, but they can also be shy too. Interestingly, the majority of Japanese blood type are type A. According to the Racial and Ethnic Distribution of Blood Types (http://www.bloodbook.com/world-abo. html), these are the breakdown of blood type percentages in various countries: Japan: 38% A, 22% B, 30% O and 10% AB Korea: 32% A, 31% B, 28% O and 10% AB United States: 42% A, 10% B, 44% O and 4% AB The UK: 42% A, 8% B, 47% O and 3% AB Peru (Indians): 100 % O

ogy became so popular here. Why not check your blood type and see if your character fits Japanese blood-type personalities?

Today, people tend to fit others into blood-group stereotypes with comments such as, You are precise and passive, so you must be a Type A. Sometimes career and partner choices are also be influenced by blood type. Because people sometimes force others into blood-group stereotypes, the Japanese coined the term burahara (blood group harassment), which is often linked to the bullying of children in playgrounds, loss of job opportunities, and the ending of happy relationships. Unsurprisingly, however, science does not support any of these beliefs. An individuals personality is formed by a complex mixture of genetic and environmental influences, and while blood group is genetically determined, any influence on personality must necessarily be very small, if it exists at all. Someone with Type A blood may share character traits with another Type A, but certainly not because they share blood groups. Specialists also do not believe the Rhesus factor plays any role in determining either blood type or personality traits. It is said that 90 percent of Japanese know what their blood type is, which may be the reason why the mythol-

An Instruction Manual for Those with Type B Blood, by unidentified author Jamais Jamais, is one of the bestselling books in Japan. Its huge success precipitated the publication of a slew of similar books purporting to reveal the relationship between blood type and personality.