Camp Kinser and Torii Station host Kadena FSS slated Okinawa Governor to host Quiddich Tournament during

‘Month of Magic’(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell) By Senior Airman Kristan Campbell Month of Magic to pay homage to the Harry Potter Public Affairs series, help our service members add an interesting 2/1/2019 — As part of the Air Force Fitness in- element to their fitness routine, and get some atten- tiative, Airmen can be found virtually anywhere tion to other parts of the base.” on base taking time to exercise. In order to shake Slagle reports that players will also be sorted into things up for service members in pursuit of their their respective houses before the tournament. fitness goals, the 18th Wing Force Support Squad- “FSS facilities have gathered together to create ron is hosting a “Quidditch Tournament”, February an unforgettable glimpse into the wizard world 9th, at the Risner Fitness Center. through experiences,” said Melissa Kowaluk, 18th The tournament comes during 18th FSS’s FSS Venture Magazine editor. “There’s something “Month of Magic” campaign throughout February, for everyone to enjoy.” which will include a Nighttime Academy at the base In J.K. Rowling’s fictional works, Wizards receive library, Kneazle Adoption at the Karing Kennels fa- their acceptance letter into Hogwarts at age 11. In cility and Wizards Ball at the Officer’s Club. During keeping with this wizarding tradition, participants (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Rogge) the tournament, players will come together to learn for some events, such as Nighttime Academy, are U. S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Christopher McPhillips, deputy commanding general the basics of Quidditch in a friendly competition, limited to age 11 or older. of III Marine Expeditionary Force, thanks Okinawa Governor, Denny Tamaki with a while taking care not to prevent any unauthorized “Events like this get service members from every hand shake during a tour on Camp Kinser, Jan. 31. broom takeoffs. demographic involved,” Slagle said. “The entire “Month of magic is our first campaign highlight- community has a chance to come together and By Lance Cpl. commitments to Japan.” ing what we will, hopefully, make a new tradition benefits as a whole.” Nicole Rogge The governor received and carry on each year,” said Briana Slagle, 18th For more information, visit kadenafss.com/ven- Marine Corps Installations Pacific windshield tours at both FSS account executive. “We are highlighting the ture, or call the Risner Fitness Center at 634-5128. 1/31/2019 - CAMP KINSER installations so that he could — U.S. Marine Corps and see firsthand some of the Army officials in Okinawa facilities that will be shut down hosted Prefectural Governor on Camp Kinser and relocated Denny Tamaki for his first to Torii Station. Officials at official visits to U.S. military Camp Kinser also showed the installations since being elect- governor some of the progress ed governor. already made there, including a By Staff Sgt. Governor Tamaki visited portion of land at the Makimi- Micaiah Anthony Camp Kinser and Torii Station nato Service Area along Route 18th Wing Public Affairs to meet with US military 58 that was returned early to 2/1/2019 — Across the Air leaders and officials from the the Government of Japan on Force Airmen in the biomedical Okinawa Defense Bureau and March 31, 2018. sciences corps dedicate countless to receive information about The United States and Japan hours to ensure the health and efforts to consolidate and are committed to the Okinawa welfare of the force. To recognize relocate US military facilities Consolidation Plan of April their accomplishments and raise in the southern part of Oki- 2013, as part of an effort to re- awareness for these unsung he- nawa as part of the bilaterally duce the U.S. military footprint roes the Air Force has dedicated agreed-upon Okinawa Consol- on Okinawa while retaining the week of Jan. 28 through Feb. idation Plan. the necessary operational ca- 1, as the U.S. Air Force Biomedi- “We were pleased to host pability for Japan’s defense. The cal Sciences Corps Week. Governor Tamaki today and to plan is conditions-based and The BSC mission is to provide show him some of the progress outlines the exact sequencing allied health support to retires, being made towards Okinawa of steps required for U.S. forces civilians, service members and consolidation,” said Brig. Gen. to return land and facilities in their dependents. Christopher A. McPhillips, Okinawa. “Our career field is a widely deputy commanding general Governor Tamaki thanked competitive category for officers,” for III Marine Expeditionary U.S. military leaders at Camp

(U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony) said Maj. Richard Caballero, Force. “It was also an opportu- Kinser and Torii Station for Capt. Suzanne Romeo, 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron operational optometry 18th Medical Support Squadron nity to reinforce our commit- supporting his visit and shar- chief, conducts an eye exam on Airman 1st Class Praise Butler-Davis, 18th AMDS READ Biomedical on PAGE 4 ment to being good neighbors ing information about U.S. optometry technician, Jan. 11, at . as we fulfill our Alliance forces in Okinawa. 2 SAMURAI GATE FEBRUARY 8, 2019 Lt. Gen. Schneider takes command of U.S. U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., commander, , passes the 5th Air Force military in guidon to the new 5th Air Force commander, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Feb. 5. Japan (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Donald Hudson) By Gunnery Sgt. “Some of my earliest memories Derek Carlson as a kid were living in Japan 2/5/2019 - YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — – living in Nagai specifically, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider running around in local villages, assumed command of United States Forces seeing the local sights, traveling Japan and 5th Air Force from Lt. Gen. with my family and just being Jerry Martinez before a crowd of U.S. and exposed to the amazing culture.” Japanese service members, Government of Schneider would later return to Japan officials, dignitaries and community Japan a second time as a young leaders during a ceremony here, Feb. 5. captain flying F-16s at Misawa U.S. Navy Adm. Phil Davidson, com- Air Base and recalled his close mander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command relationships with his Japan Air presided over the U.S. Forces Japan change Self-Defense Force partners. of command and U.S. Air Force Gen. Not wasting any time, Schnei- Charles Q. Brown Jr., commander of Pacific U.S. Navy Adm. Philip S. Davidson, commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific der addressed the importance Air Forces, presided over the 5th Air Force Command, (left), prepares to transfer command of United States Forces of the U.S.–Japan Alliance, change of command. Japan from U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Jerry P. Martinez, (center), to U.S. training and readiness and the Davidson recognized the two outstand- Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider (right), at Yokota Air Base, Feb. 5. evolving security challenges in Schneider previously served as the chief of staff, United States Indo- ing leaders and acknowledged the ironclad Pacific Command. the region. U.S.-Japan Alliance. “Because of the clear threats to “At the heart of (the) Japan-U.S. Alliance peace and security in this region, are the amazing Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, is a humbling responsibility, and today’s who will retire after 33 years of service. we must maintain the highest levels of Marines and Coast Guardsmen,” Davidson ceremony reminds us of the service, sac- “But the thing that I’m truly proud of, and readiness to respond at a moment’s notice said. “They stand ready to deter our adver- rifice, and dedication we share as Airmen that I will tell everybody in the world is, I’m to any threat, to any crisis, to any humani- saries and fight and win should deterrence serving our great nation.” proud to have lived in the great country of tarian disaster,” remarked Schneider. “Our fail, in order to safeguard our interests and In his final address to the 54,000 men Jap an .” Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and preserve our way of life.” and women of U.S. Forces Japan, Martinez Schneider previously served as the Chief Coast Guardsmen give the United States Brown also expressed his gratitude and recollected the hard work and dedication of Staff of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. He a vital forward-deployed capability that trust in both commanders as they prepared of USFJ to enhance regional security is a command pilot with more than 3,800 deters aggression, aids in Japan’s defense, to execute the change of command. and strengthen the U.S.–Japan Alliance flight hours and 530 combat flight hours helps strengthen partnerships with other “This is a special day for Pacific Air through the execution of joint, multilateral during operations Enduring Freedom and countries in the region, and enhances Forces as we transfer responsibility to lead exercises, and close coordination with the Iraqi Freedom. regional peace and security.” 5th Air Force and honor two outstanding Japanese government. But he also left the No stranger to Japan, Schneider reflect- For more than 60 years, the U.S.–Japan Airmen … Airmen that I’ve personally people of Japan with a heartfelt message. ed on some of his memories as a child, Alliance has been the cornerstone of sta- known for over 20 years,” said Brown. “To “As I leave here, I can say I’m proud to when his father was stationed in Yokosuka bility and security in the Indo-Pacific and be called upon to lead Airmen at this level have been the commander,” said Martinez as a naval officer. will continue to play that role in the future.

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(U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Omari Bernard) 1st Lt. Antoinio Arnold, ^ ^Airmen from the Japan Air Self-Defense 18th Operation Support Force’s Naha Air Base and U.S. Air Force’s Squadron chief of intel 18th Wing pose for group photo with Japan- readiness, receives an America Air Force Goodwill Association award from Mr. Shigeru members after the 2018 JAAGA Awards Iwasaki, Japan-America Ceremony Jan. 31, at Naha Air Base. Air Force Goodwill Leadership from Naha Air Base and the Association president, 18th Wing came together to recognize the during the 2018 JAAGA accomplishments of their Japan-America Awards Ceremony Air Force Goodwill Association awardees Jan. 31. Arnold was and the importance of partnership during recognized for his the 2018 JAAGA Awards Ceremony. outstanding skills in a Japan-U.S. defense Brig. Gen. Case Cunningham, 18th conference, the ^ Wing commander, recognizes the Bilateral Leadership accomplishments of the JAAGA awardees Officer Group and the and the importance of partnership during Koku-Jieitai English a speech at the 2018 JAAGA Awards Competition. Ceremony Jan. 31, at Naha Air Base. 4 SAMURAI GATE FEBRUARY 8, 2019 Surgeon General of the Air Force visits Team Kadena

^Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Lt. Gen. Dorothy A. Hogg, Air Surgeon General, speaks with leadership ^ Force Surgeon General, and Chief from the Camp Foster Naval Hospital, Master Sgt. G. Steve Cum, Chief, Jan. 25. The leaders spoke about the Medical Enlisted Force and Enlisted importance of joint readiness during Corps Chief, pose for a photo their various stops that included the Neo during their tour of the 18th Medical Intensive Care Unit, Phlebotomy, and Group at Kadena Air Base, Jan. 25. Trauma Care. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Michael Jones)

testing the water to filling your prescrip- “Being able to cultivate a cadre of lab Biomedical from PAGE 1 tions and drawing your blood for your professionals, both military and civilians, deputy commander. “We encompass a va- lab work,” added Caballero. “We’re a wide who would go on to lead the future of riety of Air Force specialty codes ranging breadth of allied health professionals.” biomedical science in the healthcare from physical therapists to lab officers.” Officers in the BSC often rely on settings, research and development, and For the U.S. Air Force the BSC con- enlisted members and technicians to help operational medicine is the best part of my sists of professionals in aerospace and accomplish their mission. job,” added Diaz. operational physiologists, audiologists, “They are the “tip of the spear,” ex- This week is in honor of the 2,400 BSC bioenvironmental engineers, biomedical claimed Maj. George Diaz, 18th Medical officers and 6,800 enlisted members and laboratory officers, clinical psychologists, Group Diagnostics and Therapeutics civilians across the Air Force dedicated clinical social workers, dietitians, health Flight commander. “Their great attention to serving our nation by keeping its war and medical physicists, medical entomol- to details and superb work ethic ensure fighters in optimum health. ^ ogists, occupational therapists, optom- accurate lab results, which helps in the Capt. Andrea Tidd, 18th Medical Services Flight etrists, pharmacists, physical therapists, proper diagnosis and treatment of our commander and physician assistant, demonstrates physician assistants, podiatric surgeons patients.” how to conduct a joint mobility test on Deana Ladd, and public health officers. Diaz also expressed great joy and a 18th Medical Group registered nurse, Jan. 23, at “We catch all those gaps in the medical sense of accomplishment in his daily Kadena Air Base. Physician assistants are one of several positions in the Biomedical Sciences Corps. care that you don’t often think about from duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony) FEBRUARY 8, 2019 SAMURAI GATE 5 VP-47 conducts joint maritime patrol operations with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces

Lt. Zach Alcairo, Patrol Squadron 47 Combat Aircrew (CAC) 9 Mission Commander, delivers a preflight brief to CAC-9 and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force servicemembers attached to Fleet Air Wing 5 during a Coordinated Maritime Patrol Operational Procedures exercise.

Aircrewman (Operator) 3rd Class Amy Keller, attached to the “Golden Swordsmen” of Patrol Squadron 47, conducts flight operations during a Combat Aircrew 9 attached to Patrol Coordinated Maritime Squadron 47 and Japan Maritime Patrol Operational Self-Defense Force servicemembers Procedures exercise attached to Fleet Air Wing 5 pose for with JMSDF a picture following a Coordinated servicemembers Maritime Patrol Operational Procedures attached to Fleet Air exercise on Kadena Air Base. Wing 5. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kevin A. Flinn) By Petty Officer 1st Class military-to-military coordination, while rience over the remainder of deployment.” ity and alleviate potential communication Kevin Flinn enhancing relations between the U.S. Navy The exercise included a P-8A Poseidon barriers,” said Lt. Shane Lewis, VP-47 Patrol Squadron 47 Public Affairs and the JMSDF’s maritime patrol and and a P-3C Orion. VP-47 is a P-8A Pose- CAC-9 tactical coordinator. “We were 1/31/2019 — The “Golden Swordsmen” reconnaissance communities. During the idon squadron. The P-8A Poseidon is the very impressed with FAW-5’s profession- of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 participated exercise, VP-47 and FAW-5 service mem- U.S. Navy’s premier long-rang, anti-sub- alism and proficiency on station and look with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s bers employed a Mk 39 expendable mobile marine warfare platform. The P-3C Orion forward to more opportunities like this in (JMSDF) Fleet Air Wing (FAW) 5 in a anti-submarine training target, emphasiz- is one of the JMSDF’s current maritime the future.” coordinated maritime patrol operational ing CMPOP Japan turnover procedures. patrol and reconnaissance aircraft in ser- The “Golden Swordsmen” are currently procedures (CMPOP) exercise, Jan. 29. “This was an incredibly smooth event,” vice today. deployed to Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, “This joint training was an exciting said Lt. Cmdr. Meredith Trezvise, com- With two dissimilar aircraft involved in conducting maritime patrol and recon- opportunity for VP-47 to work with the mander, Task Group 72.2 tactics officer. prosecution on-station, VP-47 and FAW- naissance and theater outreach operations JMSDF to reinforce and to continue to “Both crews executed the briefed plan and 5’s successful bilateral training stressed an- within the U.S. 7th Fleet (C7F) area of op- build relations with our host nation’s mili- tactics as discussed, facilitating seamless ti-submarine and anti-surface operations. erations in support of Commander, Task tary,” said Lt. Zach Alcairo, VP-47 Combat turnovers throughout the on-station peri- “The event proved to be a great learn- Force 72, C7F, and U.S. Pacific Command Aircrew (CAC) 9 mission commander. od. This was an outstanding event, overall, ing experience and demonstrated how objectives throughout the Indo-Pacific The exercise further demonstrates and I hope more of our crews get the expe- good planning can improve interoperabil- region. 6 SAMURAI GATE FEBRUARY 8, 2019 Air Force ends promotion testing for E-7 and above By Secretary of the Air Force evaluation board. Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright. “We Public Affairs “We continue to transform talent man- found that removing the testing portion will 2/4/2019 - ARLINGTON, Va. — The Air agement across the force,” said Lt. Gen. eliminate any possibility that Airmen with- Force announced today it is removing the Brian Kelly, Air Force deputy chief of staff out the strongest leadership potential might Weighted Airman Promotion System test- for manpower, personnel and services. test into promotion, while also ensuring that ing requirement for active-duty promotions “This adjustment focuses on performance our strongest performers continue to earn to the grades of E-7 through E-9, beginning being the driving factor we consider when the promotion they deserve.” this fall with the 2019 E-9 promotion cycle. selecting our senior noncommissioned Promotion boards will continue to score The memo, signed Jan. 31, 2019, removes officers. It also continues our work toward records using the current scoring process the phase one requirement for senior non- increasing transparency and making our as well as reviewing the last five years of commissioned officers to test for promo- processes simple.” evaluations and all awards and decorations. tion, allowing promotion boards to identify The Air Force will use a promotion board Decoration points will no longer be utilized the best qualified Airmen to promote into process similar to the board process used by because the board will be considering all the senior noncommissioned officer corps. officers. decorations during its review and scoring Prior to the policy change, promotions “We trust this board process will contin- records accordingly. were conducted through a two-phase pro- ue to give senior leaders and commanders Additional guidance will be published cess. Phase one consisted of a Promotion the greatest level of confidence that the right in an upcoming Air Force guidance mem- Fitness Exam and Specialty Knowledge individuals are being selected for promotion orandum or revised Air Force instruction Test, while phase two consisted of a central to the top enlisted ranks,” said Chief Master after the last evaluation board is completed. NFL alumni visit service members overseas NFL alumni Donnie Edwards, center right, and Steven Jackson, center, visited Marines and Sailors Feb. 3, at the USO on Camp Kinser. The USO invited Edwards and Jackson to tour the military installations on Okinawa in order to visit service members and boost morale during the height of the football season.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Fike) FEBRUARY 8, 2019 SAMURAI GATE 7

Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing refuel and resupply an F-35B Lightning II jet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, 1st MAW, during Distributed 1st MAW STOVL Operations (DSO) on Ie Shima island, Jan. 23. The rehearsal enabled CH-53E helicopters to re-fuel and re-arm F-35B Lightning II jets from a Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP), enhances significantly improving the operational flexibility, survivability, and lethality of the F-35B. The FARP provided a hot refuel and hot reload for multiple aircraft with All Up Rounds (AUR), also known as a completely assembled weapon, giving pilots the ability to stay in capabilities the fight longer, and accomplish more missions in a shorter period of time from austere locations. during Distributed STOVL

Operations (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Persinger) Rear Adm. Fabry tours Fleet Activities Okinawa Post Office Rear Adm. Kristen ^ Fabry (left), director, Logistics, Fleet Supply and Ordnance, U.S. Pacific Fleet, shakes hands with Chief Logistics Specialist Niccus Noval, assigned to Fleet Activities Okinawa, as part of a tour of the Fleet Activities Okinawa Post Office on Kadena Air Base. Rear Adm. ^Rear Adm. Kristen Fabry (left), director, Logistics, Fleet Supply and Ordnance, U.S. Pacific Fabry was in Okinawa Fleet, talks with Logistics Specialist 1st Class Golfried Kitivi, assigned to Fleet Activities Okinawa. to tour Navy Munitions Fleet Activities Okinawa supports the full spectrum of Navy operations on Okinawa, and its major Command and tenant commands are Commander Task Force 76, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 and Patrol NAVSUP facilities. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Dickinson) and Reconnaissance Force 7th Fleet. 8 SAMURAI GATE FEBRUARY 8, 2019 By Lance Cpl. Krysten Gomez Marine Corps Installations Pacific 1/30/2019 - CAMP HANSEN — Ser- JGSDF Command Sergeants Major course vice members with the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, command sergeants major course visit the Staff Non-Commis- visits Okinawa Staff NCO Academy sioned Officer Academy, Jan. 30, on Camp Hansen. The annual event was held to educate the JGSDF Command Sergeants Major Course staff about Marine Corps military education and to share common challenges senior leaders face. “During the SNCOA visit, we were able to improve ourselves as JGSDF Senior En- listed Leaders while exchanging ideas with the Director and the Deputy Director” said Warrant Officer Toshio Sanuki, 4th CSMC student leader, with JGSDF. “One teaching method, to make an environment in a class- room where you can speak in a relaxed way in discussion or group work was very helpful when we consider problem solving.” Marine Corps senior enlisted and JGSDF members discussed ethics, educating lead- ers, and rank structure. For the first time in four years JGSDF members taught Marine Corps senior enlisted about their own mil- itary education. This visit was the JGSDF leadership’s

fourth visit to the SNCOA in Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Krysten I. Gomez) 3rd MLG Marines with Bulk Fuel Co. assemble fuel farms Pfc. Gilberto Loza-Machado pulls on a fuel hose to be attached to a meter on Jan. 28 at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen.

Combat engineers practice high speed maneuvers in bridge erection boats (BEBs) (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Armando Elizalde) Jan. 29 at Naha Military Port. By Lance Cpl. “We like picking these austere (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tiffany Edwards) Armando Elizalde environments to challenge the By Sgt. Tiffany Edwards rest of their vehicles and equipment. 3rd Marine Logistics Group Marines,” said Hoffman. “Up 3rd Marine Logistics Group “The BEBs are highly maneuverable, highly 2/4/2019 - CAMP HANSEN — hills, down hills and rocky ter- 2/1/2019 - NAHA — Engines roared and calm agile and can move a significant amount of weight,” Marines with 2nd Platoon, Bulk rain, it’s not something simple blue water churned white as boats cruised under said 1st Lt. Daniel Asheim, the commanding Fuel Company, 9th Engineer like back at the warehouse.” the bright Okinawa sun. Marines in groups of three officer of IRB Plt., Bridge Co. “As we license new Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Bulk Fuel Co. trains in the piloted small green boats across the quiet industrial BEB operators, we ensure we are mission capable Logistics Group assembled fuel field regularly to remain ready port, practicing elaborate patters of turns, spins, by maintaining depth in our personnel readiness as sites at Central Training Area, to support 3rd MLG and III lateral movements and sudden stops. well as taking the time to operationally check and Camp Hansen, Okinawa. Marine Expeditionary Force in Combat engineers with Improved Ribbon maintain our gear.” The training ensured that the expeditionary environments. Bridge (IRB) Platoon, Bridge Company, 9th The boat operator licensing process begins with bulk fuel specialists remained “We support the MEF and Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics classroom instruction periods and written test, proficient with their techniques, MLG however they need us as a Group practiced piloting bridge erection boats then the combat engineers move to Naha Military tactics and procedures. Staff Sgt. ground support element,” Hoff- (BEBs) Jan. 29 at Naha Military Port. The Marines, Port to complete the practical application portion Bradley Hoffman, the platoon man said. “When the mission designated as BEB operators, were tested on a of their testing. sergeant for 2nd Plt., Bulk Fuel comes down from them, we series of maneuvers at the port in order to attain “The practical application portion of the test Co., said the unit came out to the jump on the opportunity to set BEB licenses. starts with basic maneuvers, such as starting the Central Training Area to further up in a moment's notice.” “We’re practicing maneuvers in the boats that boat and conducting preventative maintenance enhance their training and read- The Marines also patrolled allow us to move bridge bays into place during checks and services,” Asheim said. “From there, iness events. lines from site to site to ensure rafting and bridging operations,” said Cpl. Malon we move into more advanced maneuvers such as “This week we are working proper liquid flow with no leaks Johnson, a combat engineer with IRB Plt., Bridge ‘crab-walking,’ which is moving the boat laterally with 6.5 miles of hose reel so or stoppages. If a cut or hole in Co., 9th ESB, 3rd MLG. “I’m out here working to across the water.” we can bring our simulated fuel the line was found, the Marines earn my license with the rest of the Marines.” According to Asheim, training the Bridge Co. inland to whatever resources are rushed to stop the leak while BEBS are used to move and connect Improved combat engineers to think and react quickly pro- needed out there,” said Hoffman. others provided security, work- Ribbon Bridge (IRB) bays, which is a tactical bridg- vides an invaluable skill set to the unit as well as the During the exercise, Marines ing around the clock to ensure ing system that can span an across wet gaps, which III Marine Expeditionary Force area of operations. used water to simulate petro- that the mission was completed are bodies of water, greater than 100 meters or can “This licensing functional exercise really sets a leum products from a central despite long hours and hard function as a raft to ferry vehicles and equipment baseline for readiness for our platoon, making sure lake where they pulled product labor. across larger bodies of water. we have licensed operators at all times,” Asheim from a notional barge. The bulk “They’ve done a really great The boat operators can use the BEBs to push said. It provides a mobility asset to [III Marine fuel specialists quickly set up job,” Hoffman said. “They push individual IRB bays across bodies of water to get Expeditionary Force] and the MLG that allows us modular systems in several lo- each other, helping one other up initial supplies and equipment to the opposite to foster logistics across a [body of water]. IRB op- cations widely dispersed around and down the ranks, just to get shore, then line up and connect the bays to create a erations and employment really benefits III MEF as the CTA. the mission accomplished.” sturdy bridge for units to transport across with the a whole.” FEBRUARY 8, 2019 SAMURAI GATE 9 Marines, Sailors complete simulated HADR mission with JGSDF service members

(U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Harrison C. Rakhshani) ^A service member with the 15th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, speaks with Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 31 during a simulated Humanitarian Assistance-Disaster Relief mission at White Beach Naval Facility, Feb. 1. CLB-31 provides security, logistics, transportation, and HADR support as the Logistics Combat Element for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. Exchanges provide opportunities for III Marine Expeditionary Force Marines and Sailors, and JSDF personnel, to observe training of their counterparts in ^Petty Officer 3rd Class Autumn Williams, Left, and order to increase mutual understanding and interoperability. Petty Officer 3rd Class Jamarcus Bell, Right, help hand out Lt. Cmdr. Todd Ruttenberg,

(U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Kenny Nunez) backpacks to the students from the Ban Man Kroi School ^ ^U.S. Navy 1st Lt. Pamela Foss teaches students from the Ban Man Kroi during exercise Cobra Gold 19 at Ban Man Kroi School, an emergency medicine School about nutrition during exercise Cobra Gold 19 at Ban Man Kroi School, Rayong, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 5. Williams, a native of physician with Combat Rayong, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 5. Foss is a Dietitian/Nutritionist with the Poca, West Virginia and Bell, a native of Orlando, Florida are Logistics Battalion 31, and Lt. Cooperative Health Engagement team from U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan. builders with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3. Cmdr. Cameron Mathie, an emergency nurse, cross-train with medical personnel with By U.S. Embassy & Counsulate in among participating nations across the region; and service members with the Thailand improve interoperability over a range of activities, 15th Brigade, JGSDF during 1/30/2019 - BANGKOK, Thailand — The 38th including enhancing maritime security, preventing a simulated HADR mission at iteration of the annual theater security cooperation and mitigating emerging disease threats, and re- White Beach Naval Facility, event Exercise Cobra Gold 2019 is taking place sponding to large-scale natural disasters. Feb. 1. ^ February 12 to February 23, 2019 at various loca- This year’s exercise will consist of three primary Cpl. Alec Pease, tions throughout the Kingdom of Thailand. events: a staff exercise, humanitarian civic assistance a landing support Cobra Gold is one of the largest theater security projects, and a field training exercise that includes a specialist with Combat cooperation exercises in the Indo-Pacific and is an variety of training events to enhance interoperabil- Logistics Battalion 31, watches as vehicles integral part of the U.S. commitment to strengthen ity and strengthen regional relationships. There will and supplies roll off engagement in the region. be up to 29 nations either directly participating in a landing craft during Exercise Cobra Gold will improve the capabil- or observing CG19, with approximately 4500 U.S. a simulated HADR ities of participating nations to plan and conduct personnel directly participating both ashore and mission at White Beach combined and joint operations; build relationships afloat. Naval Facility, Feb. 1. 10 SAMURAI GATE FEBRUARY 8, 2019

To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please visit www.kadena.af.mil NO FEDERAL ENDORSEMENT OF PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS OR ACTIVITIES IS INTENDED. NOTICES closure is permanent as airfield pavements are this applies to you, call AADD. Don’t risk it 15 at 0700L at the Banyan Tree Golf Course. Partial Road Closure to be constructed over the existing road area. all, when you can get a ride home for free. To Contact SSgt. Cody Desmarais for questions at Road Closure for portion of FH Smith Dr. from The fire training site will remain accessible from contact AADD from a cell phone number, dial 634-4798. intersection of Schreiber Ave to Bldg. 3135 until Omaha Ave. Traffic will be redirected through 098-961-1110 and ask for the USO, or dial DSN: 31 Mar., 2020. Pease Rd and Stethem St. with detour signs 634-3889. We’re open Fridays and Saturdays at Kadena SAPR office is accepting posted on site. the USO (gate 2) from 2200 to 0100 and we’re applications for the March 2019 2019 Total Air Force Sexual Assault 2. Stalhecker Street will be closed as of Feb 1 here to help. If you have any questions and/or Volunteer Victim Advocate 40-hr Course and Suicide Prevention to allow construction of new road (Stalhecker concerns, please email our Org Box or contact The Kadena Sexual Assault Prevention & The 2019 Total Air Force Sexual Assault and extension) providing access to this area of us on Facebook: Kadena AB A2D2 Response office is looking for motivated and Suicide Prevention Program is coming your base. Anticipated opening for the extended committed individuals to attend the required 40- way. New classes, New Curriculum, New Stalhecker Street is Nov 1. Finance Inquiries hour course March 18-22. To apply, view ‘NEW Materials, and a New Team for 2019. For more 3. The construction area will be barricaded Finance inquiries may be sent to 18cpts. VVA Applicant Instructions’ on our sharepoint information contact your WG/CSVP – MSgt with temporary fences and the contractor [email protected] – include full SSN. Phone page https://kadena.eis.pacaf.af.mil/18WG/ Jennifer G. Malone @ 634-4870 will be setting road closure and detour signs calls will be taken from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at WSA/SAPR/Volunteer%20Victim%20 redirecting traffic. 634-3609. Office is closed each 3rd Thursday of Advocate%20Application/Forms/AllItems.aspx Kadena Base Library Closure the month (Training Day) – Closed – All Day. For . Completed applications must be submitted Kadena Base Library will be closed on Feb 17 18th Wing Equal Opportunity emergencies call 080-6487-6969. to [email protected] and [email protected]. for the Okinawa Marathon and on Feb 18 for Do you face concerns of unlawful discrimination mil NLT COB March 13. the federal holiday. During this time, the online or sexual harassment? If so, Kadena Air Base Okinawa 2019 International College library resources will still be accessible via the leadership maintains a strict “zero-tolerance” Fair held at OCSI 18th Dental Squadron to host 2nd library’s card catalog, which is linked from the policy pertaining to discriminatory behavior. If International College Fair open to all at OCSI, Annual Give Kids a Smile event Kadena FSS web site, and via the AF Portal you feel you are being unlawfully discriminated March 12, from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Explore On Friday, April 5th there will be an all-day under the “Library & Resources” tab. against, to include sexual harassment, take college opportunities from around the world! children’s clinic for Active Duty Dependents action. We encourage members to use the http://ocsi.org/college-fair/ eligible for care on Kadena ages 0-10 to receive INFORMATION chain of command first to resolve issues at the their annual dental exam and cleaning as well Kadena Tax Center Notice lowest level. However, you can also contact the as limited sealants and fillings on a first come, Tax Season is here!! Free tax preparation by EO office at 634-2571 to set up an appointment; UPCOMING EVENTS first served basis. To guarantee your child’s trained volunteers is offered at the Kadena Tax or you may visit our office. Please note that the Hiring Our Heroes: Career Summit appointment pre-register by calling or stopping Center, Bldg. 1460 on Wilkins Street, located EO office will not accept a Formal Complaint Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), by the Pediatric Dentistry Front Desk beginning behind Eagle Hardware. more than 60 calendar days for military and MCB Butler, is pleased to announce that the Thursday, March 28th thru Thursday, April 4th Tax Season Office Hours: 45 calendar days for civilian complaints after 2019 Hiring our Heroes “Career Summit”, between the hours of 8-9 a.m. and Noon-1 p.m. 5 - 8 February: Tues - Fri 0900-1130 & 1300- the alleged offense occurred without sufficient sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce For more information, contact 630-4260/4902. 1400 (Drop off for simple returns only) justification. Foundation, will take place 25-26 February · 11 - 15 February: Mon - Fri 0900-1130 & 1300- 2019, at the Ocean Breeze Club and the VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 1400 (Drop off for simple returns only) How to File a Complaint with IG Foster Community Center. Join us at the Volunteers needed for 2019 Okinawa · 18 February - 14 June: Mon - Fri 0900-1130 & If you believe you are unable to resolve your event and meet prospective employers such Marathon 1300-1400 (Drop off & Appointments) complaint through supervisory channels, as Amazon, Amazon Web Services, DoD Volunteers are needed to provide water and · Mon, Tues & Wed 1500-1600 (Appointments you may seek IG assistance to determine Defense, Personnel and Family Support Center, cheer on runners at stations along the base are available for teachers only) if the complaint should be filed with the IG. Intel Corporation, General Atomics ASI, USO, route on Kadena Air Base during the 2019 Closed for lunch daily at 1130-1300. You can file a complaint if you reasonably FASTPORT, Wisconsin Economic Development Okinawa Marathon Feb. 17. Those interested Closed Holidays and PACAF Family Days: 4, 18, believe inappropriate conduct has occurred Corporation, Wisconsin Department are encouraged to attend a meeting Feb. 13 at 19 February & 27, 28 May 2019. or a violation of law, policy, procedures, or of Workforce Development, Wisconsin 2:30 p.m. in the Keystone Theater (Bldg. 446). Appointments by availability, call 634-7418 regulation has been committed. Complete Department of Veterans Affairs and more! For If you are going to volunteer as group, you can Bring in the following required documentation the personnel data information on an AF Form more information visit hiringourheroes.org; this send one representative to the meeting. For to complete your Tax Return: 102 and briefly outline the facts and relevant event is open to all DoD ID holders. sign-up or more information, email to shoko. - DOD/Military Identification card information related to the issue or complaint. [email protected] or call at DSN 634-4142. - Power of Attorney (if electronic filing on behalf List the allegations of wrongdoing briefly, in Apollo Night & 80s 90s Party! of your spouse) general terms and provide supporting narrative The African-American Heritage Council will be Come volunteer at “The Wired Bean” - Social Security Card(s) detail and documents later, when interviewed hosting Apollo Night & 80s 90s Party, this will The Wired Bean is a home away from home - Bank Routing and Account Number(s) by an IG person. Allegations should be written be a talent show with an 80s 90s theme and for our junior enlisted and we need E-4s and - Form W-2 (from all employers); 1099-R (from as bullets and should answer who committed party afterwards! Tickets: $20 advance,$25 above to volunteer to monitor the facility and pensions and annuities) the violation; what violation was committed; at door,food will be available. Prizes for best check out equipment. Please sign up using the - Form 1099-INT (interest earned); 1099-DIV what law, regulation, procedures, or policy dressed individual and group. Rocker NCO link below or email Melissa Rafferty for more (dividends earned)* was violated; when did the violation occur. Club Ballroom, Kadena, 17 Feb, 1800-2200 information at [email protected]. - Form 1099-B (Sale of stocks/mutual funds)* Help is available: Call your Kadena IG office at President’s Day Weekend. If you have any - IRA contributions* 634-7622 for Maj Sarabia, 634-1109 for SMSgt questions, please contact TSgt Mallory - Rental Property (includes total income, Southern, 634-2768 for Mrs. Korpinen, or leave Johnson, 630-4524 or mortgage interest, taxes, insurance)* a message on the Kadena Fraud, Waste, & TSgt Jamie Armstrong - Child care cost/providers receipt* Abuse (FWA) Hotline at 634-0404. @634-2220 - Form 1098-T and Education related expenses* - Foreign Employer’s information (name, Kadena and Camp Foster Operations Group address, amount earned)* Emergency Numbers Warrior Banquet - Copy of your 2017 Federal and State Income Kadena Fire Emergency Services reminds Golf Tournament Tax Return everyone to program their cell phones with the Fundraiser * If applicable emergency numbers. To report an emergency The Operations Group Don't have time to wait? We offer a drop off on Kadena via cell, dial 098-934-5911, and from Warrior Banquet Golf service. Just bring in all your tax documents an office phone, dial 911. For Camp Foster via Tournament Fundraiser and we will call you when your tax return is cell, dial 098-911-1911, or from an office phone, is a four person team ready for review. dial 911. scramble with prizes, you can also sign up Road Closures AADD: We Get You Home Safe to participate as a 1. Portions of Omaha Ave will be closed on Feb Did you drink tonight? Made a plan but it’s heckler. The event will 1 to construct AFSOC airfield pavement. This falling through? Can’t catch a cab? If any of take place Friday, Feb. FEBRUARY 8, 2019 SAMURAI GATE 11 12 SAMURAI GATE FEBRUARY 8, 2019