Kadena, Eielson (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman) ^A F-15 Eagle stationed at Kadena Air Base, refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker during Forceful Tiger Jan. 28, near Okinawa. Kadena boasts two squadrons of F-15s – the 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons. Each squadron has claimed the coveted Raytheon Trophy as the best aircraft surge fi ghter squadron in the Air Force on multiple occasions since they were formed 75 years ago.
A F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 18th Aggressor Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, fl ies in support of Forceful Tiger Jan. 28, near Okinawa. The 18th AGRS, which opened Aug. 24, 2007, provides challenging, yet realistic threat replication training in for Forceful Tiger order to prepare Air Force, joint and allied aircrews for potential aerial combat. Risner gets an update 2016 Okinawa Marathon Kadena traffic delay
Traffi c on Kadena Air Base will Residents living inside the be affected by the 2016 Okinawa on-base route should consider Marathon Feb. 21. parking their vehicles outside the Gates 2 and 5 will be closed to affected area if they plan to travel vehicle traffi c from 8:30 a.m. to anywhere from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 3:00 p.m. p.m. Roads will be closed from Gate There will only be one authorized 2 on Kuter Blvd. to Vincent vehicle egress route into and Avenue, from Vincent Avenue out of the affected area. Vehicle to Schreiber Blvd. and from traffi c will be allowed to cross at Schreiber Blvd. to Gate 5. the intersection of Vincent Street and Beeson Street. Gate 2 will remain open for pedestrian traffi c with authorized Traffi c will be regulated by base passes. Security Forces. Runners will have priority. Vehicle wait times Runners will enter Kadena to cross may be as long as 30 through Gate 2 on Kuter Blvd., minutes. turn left onto Vincent Avenue at Chapel 2, turn left on Schreiber Pedestrians will only be Blvd. at Kadena High School, authorized to cross the marathon and exit the base through Gate 5. route on the crosswalks near the Base Exchange, at the Kadena The following facilities will be USO, and behind the Offi cers’ affected by the marathon: Club to cross over Kuter Blvd. · Chapel 2 · Kadena Library These crosswalks will also be · Shogun Inn · Offi cers’ Club regulated by security forces. · Kadena High School · Bob Hope Primary School · Amelia Please direct any traffi c Earhart Intermediate School related questions or (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Zackary A. Henry) · Dormitories located along the concerns to Master Sgt. ^Tech. Sgt. Rodil Medina, Jr., 18th Force Support Squadron fi tness section fl ight chief, inspects one of the 40 new spin bikes at the Risner route · Family housing on Beeson Melvin Hunt at the 18th Fitness Center, Feb. 3, at Kadena Air Base. The added spin bikes are just a part of the equipment refresh designed to increase equipment Avenue · Temporary lodging Security Forces Squadron at availability during peak hours for the Risner Fitness Center. The equipment refresh also included 16 new elliptical machines, 19 treadmills, one facility · Visiting offi cers’ quarters 634-0706. arm ergometer, 11 recumbent cycles, 12 upright cycles, and eight stairclimbers. AF Selective Re-enlistment Bonus program list triples By Secretary of the AF Public Affairs to meet mission demands in the face of manning levels, re-enlistment trends, won’t be seasoned for some time. Re- 2/1/2016 - WASHINGTON — Air Force changing geopolitical situations, and to career fi eld force structure changes, ca- taining the experience we have is criti- offi cials released details on the fi scal year address key gaps in nuclear, maintenance, reer fi eld stress levels, and the cost levels cal to our success in reaching target end 2016 Selective Re-enlistment Bonus pro- cyber, intelligence, remotely piloted associated with training new Airmen. strength.” gram Feb. 1. Th is year’s program, consist- aircraft and support career fi elds through “Th is year’s SRB list increased by near- All AFSC bonus changes are eff ective ing of 117 Air Force specialties eligible to fi scal 2017. ly threefold as we focused on retaining Feb. 1, 2016. receive bonuses, is a substantial increase According to Col. Robert Romer, the key experience while continuing our de- For more information, contact the from the previous year’s program where chief of military force policy for the Air liberate plan to grow our force,” Romer local military personnel fl ight re-enlist- 40 Air Force specialty codes were eligible. Force, the criteria used to determine said. “We are increasing our accessions ment section. Th e program’s expansion coincides career fi elds eligible for re-enlistment and training pipeline to support the in- Th e fi scal 2016 bonus list is available with Air Force plans to grow the force bonuses includes current and projected creased growth, but these new enlistees on myPers. 2 SAMURAI GATE FEBRUARY 5, 2016 Analyzing failure, realizing success Commentary by Col. Ryan Samuelson 379th Expeditionary Operations Group
e have an issue. I’ll call him in and fi gure out missions Airmen are asked to accomplish oft en drive disregard technical order guidance and instructions, why he failed to …” said the supervisor who us to one-on-one computer-based training (CBT) or who refuse to uphold the standards required in “Wwalked into my offi ce that sunny day. modules and short slideshows. Th at is training and it is the profession of arms, we have ways of holding them “Stop,” I said, “fi nd out the facts, let me see the an important step, but it is not education. Th e bedrock accountable and we should to the maximum extent outcome of the mistake, and let me see if I own it of our military success is comprised of a professionally possible. We are all responsible for our actions. For the before you say he failed.” educated, not just trained, force. Only through consistent 97 percent, I believe supervisors and leaders owe them A puzzled look from the supervisor ensued. supervisor follow up, experience-driven opportunities, the fl exibility to learn from mistakes, make the team Th e details of the individual and the failure are team discussions, leadership engagement, and an open stronger from those mistakes, and foster a culture inconsequential. Tying failure immediately to an and collaborative review of failures are professionals which allows the discussion of those mistakes void of individual seemed too easy a conclusion for me. What truly educated. Click, click, click, print certifi cate doesn’t unnecessary repercussions to realize unit success. mattered was the process of analyzing failure in hopes work. Education is a multifaceted process. If you are If you do not encourage a systemic look at failure of realizing unit success. Aft er all, in the military we provided with only a CBT to train you, then supervisors when it occurs, you run the risk of destroying are surrounded by amazing patriots every day who and leaders own any failures as a result. eff ective chain of command communication, team strive to make a positive diff erence. Th ird, did you take time to see if the procedures by cohesion, honest feedback and also the prospect of the A rush to judge the professional who experienced which your teams operate are broken, ineffi cient or building of eff ective learning organizations. Honest failure before engaging in a rational evaluation of all ineff ective? mistakes are part of everyone’s learning process. High the details is detrimental to building a team who is Did the process fail the professional? In the military, performing professionals and teams are not driven by eager to serve, learn, fi x, and better execute our Air we operate in one of the most dynamic environments a fear of the consequences of their actions, but rather Force’s diverse missions. In over 22 years of service, on the planet. For those in the deployed environment, by the belief they are accomplishing something of I have come to fi rmly believe nearly 97 percent of all challenge what you see and how you operate if it is not importance with the support of their leadership. events we deem as failures by a person or a team are leading to successful mission execution. When we apply Standards must be set and followed. Failure is rare attributed to one of three reasons; and supervisors and an organize, train and equip “in-garrison” mentality when taken into context with the billions of actions leaders own them. Let’s evaluate: to the deployed environment we run the risk of and decisions our military professionals make daily. First, did you properly set out expectations and experiencing mission-impacting negative consequences. However, if an Airman or team fails, fi rst ask yourself, provide appropriate and robust feedback? We risk failing. Processes must be challenged and fi xed “Do I own it? Have I looked at the big three — It is the foundation for everything. Where those as we are not organized and resourced like the bases expectations, education and process?” Analyze failure, on your team fi nish is rooted in where you ask we left . Ensuring your team adheres to disciplined then watch your team realize success. If you start there, them to start. If you have not set out clear priorities, execution of their tasks starts with a sound process you may fi nd the great people who have chosen to join expectations, limitations and goals, take caution supervisors and leaders own. Repeat failures usually the world’s most eff ective air, space and cyber force will criticizing the paths they take. Course corrections mean the process is broken and Airmen are being set up bring forward more issues to solve and ideas for success ingrained with open and consistent communication to fail. Unless a process is bounded by the laws of physics than you can handle. But that is a risk worth taking. are paramount to setting up professionals and their or chemistry, fi x it if it’s leading to repeated failure. By the way, the failure I fi rst mentioned above was teams for success. If you are in charge, listen intently, Before rushing to judgement, as a supervisor and a mine to fi x. I owned it. As a supervisor and a leader, ponder more and talk less. Seek feedback, provide it leader, regardless of rank, apply some critical thinking will you? and make your expectations concise. and ask yourself those three basic questions when Th e views expressed in this article are those of the Second, did you properly train; but more impor- analyzing failure. author and do not necessarily refl ect the offi cial policy tantly, educate the professionals with whom you serve? For the 3 percent who do not know the diff erence or position of the Air Force, Defense Department or the Th e demands of training for the multitude of between a mistake and a crime, who willingly U.S. Government. 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By Naoto Anazawa Staff Sgt. Edwin Lozada Santiago, 18th 18th Wing Public Affairs Maintenance Group fit to fight attitude 1/28/2016 Staff Sgt. Matthew Mansfi eld, 18th — Team Kadena welcomed Aerospace Medicine Squadron 45 newly promoted staff sergeants to the Staff Sgt. Nicholas McCants, 18th Aircraft NCO tier during an induction ceremony Maintenance Squadron at the Keystone Th eater Jan. 28. Staff Sgt. Audrey McCleskey, 18th Logistics Kadena Air Base leadership hosted Readiness Squadron Staff Sgt. Kelsey McDonnell, 18th Munitions the ceremony as part of an all-day semi- Squadron nar that covered various topics concern- Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Melton, 18th Component ing the transition from Airman to NCO. Maintenance Squadron Th e Team Kadena NCO inductees are: Staff Sgt. Raymundo Mendoza, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron Staff Sgt. Robert Armour, 18th Component Staff Sgt. Brian Morelock, 18th Civil Maintenance Squadron Engineer Squadron Staff Sgt. Dennis Beasley, 18th Operations Staff Sgt. Shelby Mouton, 718th Aircraft Support Suadron Maintenance Squadron Staff Sgt. Regina Boston, 18th Security Staff Sgt. Ryan Mullins, 18th Equipment Forces Squadron Maintenance Squadron Staff Sgt. Kaitlyn Bryant, 961st Airborne Air Staff Sgt. Dillon Myers, 18th Aircraft (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Zackary A. Henry) Control Squadron Maintenance Squadron ^Airmen begin their 1.5 mile run during a physical fi tness test at the Risner Fitness Center, Jan. 27, at Kadena Air Base. Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bynes, 18th Staff Sgt. Christen Nail, 18th Equipment By Airman Zackary A. Henry Communication Squadron Maintenance Squadron Burrell went on to say that tempera- Staff Sgt. Allan Chandler, 18th Munitions Staff Sgt. Mitchell Nechamkin, 18th Aircraft 18th Wing Public Affairs tures can be extremely hot or cold in Squadron Maintenance Squadron 1/28/2016 — Okinawa’s recent unusu- deployed locations as well and being fi t Staff Sgt. Mitchell Chappelle, 718th Aircraft Staff Sgt. Peter Odonoghue, 353rd Special ally cold weather hasn’t frozen Kadena’s to fi ght in any climate is a must. Maintenance Squadron Operations Maintenance Squadron Staff Sgt. Moises Colon, 18th Security Staff Sgt. Eugene Rich, 18th Maintenance physical fi tness testing program. All of the updates for weather have to Forces Squadron Group Although 40 degrees Fahrenheit might come from somewhere, since centralized Staff Sgt. Isiah Davis, 18th Forces Support Staff Sgt. David Richmond, 18th Aircraft not sound all that cold, acclimatization to and constant information is a must. Squadron Maintenance Squadron the longer Okinawan summers can make “Here at Kadena, with this cold snap Staff Sgt. Scott Finan, 18th Civil Engineer Staff Sgt. Corey Schacht, 18th Squadron Communication Squadron the colder temperatures feel like a drastic we have been seeing high temperatures Staff Sgt. Travis Gibson, 961st Airborne Air Staff Sgt. Christopher Scott, 353rd Special change. of 11-13 degrees Celsius which is low Control Squadron Operations Support Squadron Th e drop in temperature has even to mid 50s Fahrenheit and a low tem- Staff Sgt. Fausto Gil, 18th Maintenance Staff Sgt. Kelley Smith, 718th Aircraft brought Okinawa its fi rst snowfall since perature of 5-6 degrees Celsius or low Group Maintenance Squadron Staff Sgt. Sean Gonzales, 18th Equipment Staff Sgt. Victor Solis, 18th Dental Squadron 1977 since the Japanese Meteorological 40s Fahrenheit,” said Master Sgt. Tonya Maintenance Squadron Staff Sgt. Lowen Tadenacrowell, 718th Agency (JMA) records sleet as snow. Trythall, 18th OSS weather fl ight chief. Staff Sgt. Deshaun Gregory, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Th e climate change, however, did not “Th is time of year we normally average Equipment Maintenance Squadron Staff Sgt. Carljustin Tapang, 718th Aircraft Staff Sgt. Christopher Hall, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron stop the Risner Fitness Center personnel low temps in the low 50s Fahrenheit and Maintenance Squadron Staff Sgt. Michael Tasch, 18th Munitions from administering the physical fi tness highs in the upper 60s Fahrenheit.” Staff Sgt. Maurice Johnson, 718th Aircraft Squadron test for Airmen. Th at temperature drop however seems Maintenance Squadron Staff Sgt. Justin Vasquez, 353rd Special “We need to stay fi t year round,” said to have come to an end. Staff Sgt. Jenna Klatt, 18th Maintenance Operations Maintenance Squadron Group Staff Sgt. Carlaton White, 18th Aeromedical Senior Airman Jelani Burrell, 18th Force “We are already warming up,” Trythall Staff Sgt. Jesse Kow, 18th Operations Evacuation Squadron Support Squadron fi tness assessment cell said. “Our high temperatures should be Support Squadron Staff Sgt. Brett Woodring, 18th Munitions specialist. “You can’t let the temperature back in the low 70s Fahrenheit by this Staff Sgt. Christopher Lecomte, 18th Civil Squadron be the reason you are not fi t.” weekend.” Engineer Squadron 4 SAMURAI GATE FEBRUARY 5, 2016 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit packs for deployment Members of the 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit load an HH-60 Pave Hawk onto a C-17 Globemaster III, Jan. 26, at Kadena Air Base. The HH-60 is the U.S. Air Force’s primary search and rescue helicopter used by special tactics teams and pararescuemen.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nick Emerick) FEBRUARY 5, 2016 SAMURAI GATE 5 AF announces year two adjustments to enlisted evaluations, promotions By Tech. Sgt. Bryan Franks the Air Force is also transitioning to a ticle 15 received within two years of the Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs single-phase process for the upcoming PECD and recommended for placement Command Information master sergeant evaluation board. in the selection folder by a commander 2/2/2016 - WASHINGTON — In- Starting with the 2016 promotion cy- will also be visible. corporating various observations and cle, the master sergeant evaluation board Another announced adjustment for assessments from the fi rst year under the will be condensed into a single-phase 2016 is the continuation of the previous- new enlisted evaluation and promotion process in which all weighted factors ly-planned reduction in points associated systems, the Air Force is making several and board scores are combined into one with time-in-service and time-in-grade. adjustments for year two to ease execu- score for each Airman. Accordingly, this For calendar 2016, the multipliers for tion and strengthen processes. single-phase approach will eliminate calculating total TIS and TIG points will In 2015, the Air Force began exe- the EPR points as a separate weighted be reduced again by another one-third, cution of the new enlisted evaluation factor similar to senior and chief master impacting the 2016 E-5, E-6, E-7, E-9, and promotion systems with the goal sergeant evaluation boards. and 2017 E-8 promotion cycles. Th e Air of ensuring performance as the main “A ft er going through the fi rst master Force will again conduct analysis on the factor when promoting or evaluating sergeant evaluation board in 2015, we impact of this change and determine if Airmen. Th e new systems also increased were able to assess our capacity to re- future reductions to completely eliminate a commander’s opportunities to identify view all eligible Airmen. We now know the TIG and TIS weighted points from top performers and clearly indicate an our systems, facility and annual board the Weighted Airman Promotion System Airman’s promotion potential to the schedule can support boarding all eligi- will continue in calendar 2017. boards. ble technical sergeants,” said Brig. Gen. Finally, beginning in calendar 2016, Enlisted performance reports avail- Brian Kelly, the director of military force EPR point calculations for promotion to able for review by senior NCO evaluation management policy. “Th is adjustment grades E-5 and E-6 will be based solely on boards will decrease from the previous allows every technical sergeant a chance an Airman’s last three forced distributed 10 to fi ve years beginning with the calen- to have their performance reviewed on reports in their current grade. Th is ad- dar year 2016 master sergeant evaluation its own merit directly by the board.” justment provides an equitable method board. Th is change allows an increased Under these adjustments the master for transitioning from the legacy to the focus on recent performance and com- sergeant evaluation board will review all new system. Accounting for legacy EPRs, pliments implementation of restricted eligible technical sergeant selection fold- if in current grade, is accomplished by stratifi cation and forced distribution ers containing each Airman’s evaluation considering and factoring them into an rules that also emphasize recent perfor- brief, EPRs closing out within fi ve years Airman’s promotion recommendation. mance. of the promotion eligibility cutoff date Th is allows a clean break under the new With the change from reviewing 10 (PECD), and all decorations received Forced Distribution system where no years of reports decreased to fi ve years, over the Airman’s entire career. Any Ar- points are awarded for legacy EPRs. 6 SAMURAI GATE FEBRUARY 5, 2016 FEBRUARY 5, 2016 SAMURAI GATE 7 8 SAMURAI GATE FEBRUARY 5, 2016 HYT extension for SrA-MSgt in 122 specialties
By Air Force Personnel Center extension at least 120 days prior to their current HYT. Public Affair Eligibility is limited to specifi c control AFSCs and 2/1/2016 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RAN- grades as of Jan. 26, 2016 but the following Airmen may DOLPH, Texas — Eligible senior airmen, staff ser- also apply: geants, technical sergeants and master sergeants in 122 - Airmen who previously held an eligible AFSC, Air Force specialties can apply for a high year of ten- who are projected to return to the eligible AFSC ure extension and, if approved will be able to extend be- on or before Sept. 30, 2017 and who have a current tween 12 and 24 months past their current HYT. HYT between Feb. 1, 2016 and Sept. 30, 2017 may Eligible Airmen who apply for an extension should apply. Airmen in this category should provide be approved by their unit commander or civilian leader, documentation showing their projected return date and should meet regular reenlistment criteria as well. with their HYT extension request. Airmen with a reenlistment restriction are not eligible - Airmen who are in a special duty or developmental to apply for an HYT extension. special duty assignment, who have an eligible AFSC, Th e HYT extension application window will be open and who have an assignment availability code or date Feb. 1, 2016, through May 31, 2017. eligible for return from overseas date that expires (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Shelly Petruska) Eligible Airmen with a current HYT in February 2016 on or before Sept. 30, 2017 may apply. Airmen in required retainability within 10 days of being notifi ed or should apply as soon as possible to obtain approval prior this category should provide documentation of the they will forfeit the opportunity for an HYT extension. to their current HYT. Eligible Airmen with a current eligible AFSC with their HYT extension request. For complete eligibility criteria and application HYT March 1, 2016 through May 31, 2016 should DEROS and AAC curtailment requests will not be information, go to the myPers website, select “Any” from apply at least 30 days prior to their current HYT. All approved for this program. the search drop down options and enter “FY16/17 High other eligible Airmen should submit their requests for Airmen approved for an extension should get Year of Tenure Extension Program” in the search window. Healthy Heart for life February’s Health Month By Staff Sgt. One step toward preventing advised. When making diet Kevin Iinuma any chance of heart hazards is changes, consider making a 59th MDW Public Affairs to identify and control any risk few small changes at a time as 1/28/2016 - JOINT BASE SAN factors. It is important to know this will increase the chances ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Tex- your risk factors for developing of maintaining the changes as — Living a healthy lifestyle is heart disease, Patino said. overtime. not always an easy step to take. “Some risk factors such as “Basic diet recommenda- However, a few simple changes age, gender, and family history tions include avoiding excessive in your daily routine can help cannot be modifi ed, but many calories and limiting salt intake,” improve overall health might other risk factors such as high Patino said. “Healthy food prevent future heart problems. cholesterol, high blood pressure, choices include fresh fruits and While doctors and nutrition- being overweight, physical vegetables, whole grains, low-fat al experts may be able to help inactivity, smoking, and poor dairy products, skinless poultry reduce heart problems, they diet can be aggressively man- and fi sh, nuts and legumes, and cannot cure them. aged and signifi cantly reduce non-tropical vegetable oils.” “Th e heart is responsible for your risk for heart disease,” he People with a history of car- circulating the blood throughout explained. diovascular disease should be the body, providing oxygen and Regular exercise is also very very diligent about controlling nutrients to all the other organs,” important, according to the risk factors that can lead to dis- said Lt. Col. (Dr.) Gilberto Pati- American Heart Association. ease progression. Th ey should no, cardiology consultant for the It recommends that adults adopt healthy lifestyle changes Air Force Medical Service and participate in at least 30 minutes to include regular exercise and a the 959th Medical Operations of moderate to intense aerobic heart healthy diet. It is also im- Squadron chief of cardiology. activity at least 5 days per week portant to follow-up regularly “Maintaining a healthy heart for a total of 150 minutes per with your health care provider increases the chances for a long week. Th e association also esti- and comply with any medical and active life.” mates that less than 50 percent of therapy prescribed, he added. According to Patino, a poorly American adults reach this goal. Th roughout February’s functioning heart can result in Regular exercise strengthens Heart Health Month the Air many symptoms that can limit the heart, lowers blood pressure Force Medical Service will be a person’s ability to participate and cholesterol, and promotes sharing numerous facts and in physical activities. Having maintaining a healthy weight. helpful tips for your heart that an unhealthy heart can also People should also strive to can be found on their website, increase a person’s risk of dying. maintain a healthy diet, Patino www.AirForceMedicine.AF.Mil. FEBRUARY 5, 2016 SAMURAI GATE 9 Public Health promote travel medicine program By Travel Medicine infection during pregnancy. Public Health Clinic -Zika virus is transmitted to humans 18th Medical Group primarily through the bite of an infected Stop by clinic six weeks prior to your mosquito. (either Aedes albopictus or departure to receive personalized A. aegypti) Preventive Medicine recommendations -Because the Aedes mosquitoes for your next leisure travel, no that spreads Zika virus are found appointment required. throughout the world, it is likely that outbreaks will spread to new countries. Services Provided: In December 2015, Puerto Rico -Immunization recommendations. reported its fi rst confi rmed Zika virus -Malaria risk and medication case. Locally transmitted Zika has not recommendations. been reported elsewhere in the United -Medical entry requirements. States, but cases of Zika have been -Environmental health and endemic reported in returning travelers. disease threats and applicable -The CDC has little information countermeasures. concerning Zika circulation in the Pacifi c region. Public Health Advisory -There is no vaccine for Zika virus. SUBJECT: Jan. 15 the Center of -The most common symptoms of Zika Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) virus disease are fever, rash, joint pain, raised its Zika virus-related travel notice or conjunctivitis (red eyes); symptoms to Alert Level 2 for the Caribbean, and typically begin 2 to 7 days after being Central and South America, including bitten by an infected mosquito. Puerto Rico and Mexico. PREVENTION: SITUATION: -Use a permethrin treated uniform or -CDC advises women who are clothing. pregnant to defer travel or take special -Wear long sleeves and pants. precautions to areas of ongoing Zika -Use insect repellent. (30% DEET) virus transmission, and women who -Reside in air-conditioned or screened are trying to get pregnant should buildings and protect yourself consult their doctor prior to travel due throughout the day. to a possible concern associated with microcephaly, a congenital For more information, call Public Health brain deformity linked with Zika virus Kadena Medical Clinic at 630-1998. 10 SAMURAI GATE FEBRUARY 5, 2016
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Members who meet the basic eligibility Vermont, Virginia of a friendly and kind piano teacher Monday a perceived decrease in access to care after clo- criteria are encouraged to apply. For more March 5: Louisiana through Friday from 1:30 – 6:30 p.m. Applicant sures and training due to increased appointment information, visit https://mypers.af.mil/app/ March 8: Michigan, Mississippi must be able to politely speak English and Japa- demand. Please be patient with the clinical staff as answers/detail/aid/30409. March 15: Florida, Illinois, Missouri, North nese. Job duties include teaching piano and offi ce they work to fulfi ll your medical needs. Upcoming Carolina, Ohio clerk responsibilities such as scheduling lessons, closures and training days: Feb. 8: Training Holiday WIC Employment Opportunities March 22: Arizona receiving payments, and answering phones. For / Feb. 15: President’s Day / Feb. 16: PACAF Down Choctaw Contracting Services has full and part- For a full list go to: http://www.fvap.gov/vao/vag/ more information, contact Shinichiro Maeda at 090 Day / Feb. 18: Training Day (noon to 4:30 p.m.) For time positions available at the Women, Infants & appendix/state-elections. For more information, 9782 0863 or [email protected]. on-base emergencies after normal hours of oper- Children Overseas Okinawa offi ces: The positions visit the Kadena Voting Sharepoint site at: https:// ation, hang up and dial 911 or 098-934-5911, or require the applicant to be a Registered Dietitian/ kadena.eis.pacaf.af.mil/18WG/programs/VAO/ Gospel style pianist needed Sundays at go to the U.S. Naval Hospital Emergency Room on Registered Nurse/Home Economist/Physician As- SitePages/Home.aspx, or talk to your squadrons Chapel 3 Camp Foster. For non-emergency concerns that sistant. The positions require a Bachelor of Sci- UVAO, or email [email protected]. Heather’s Chapel Staffi ng is accepting applications cannot wait until normal hours of operation, please ence degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Nursing or a for Gospel Style Pianists. Rehearsals are Thursday call 646-7484 or 098-971-7484. degree in Home Economics with an emphasis in Okinawa City and Chatan Town evenings and Sunday services are from 11 nutrition. Experience with WIC and/or experience Welfare Drive a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information, contact Post Office closures with the maternal/child population are desirable. Donate to families in our local community! Items Heather Kleinwolterink at 080-6498-2291 or email The Kadena Post Offi ce will be closed on the Good computer skills are required, must be U.S. needed; non-perishable foods (rice, pasta, canned heatherschapelstaffi ng.com or see the job posting following dates: Feb. 8 – Family Day / Feb. 15 – citizen and have a current driver’s license. Ad- goods), toiletries, detergent and household items. and apply at heatherschapelstaffi ng.com. President’s Day / Feb. 16 – PACAF Family Day ministrative Assistant - Requires a high school Food cannot expire before June. Drop off boxes diploma or equivalent with secretarial/business have been placed at the USO, Shoppettes and 18th MDG Third Party Collections (TPC) AFN Okinawa outage offi ce experience or education. Business training Post Offi ce for your convenience. For more infor- All non-active duty patients seen at the Kade- AFN Okinawa Television and FM Radio services or associate’s degree preferred. Experience in mation, call Tech. Sgt. Olivia Barnes at 634-1800. na clinic are required to provide information on will be suspended for several hours on Tuesday, health-related fi eld desirable. Must keyword 40-60 any Other Health Insurance (OHI) that they might Feb. 16, from approximately 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. This wpm. Job Requirements include good computer Kadena Gift Corner job opportunities have, even if they do not have a civilian insurance outage is necessary for critical steps in our AFN skills and excellent customer service skills. Must Operations Manager Position Open. The Gift plan. Insurance information is maintained on a Okinawa building construction. During this out- be a U.S. Citizen. For more information, email your Corner is a non-profi t, charitable organization DD Form 2569 (TPC) and must be updated annu- age, you can still listen to the Eagle on AM 648 resume and cover letter to [email protected] hiring an Operations Manager who will be ally or whenever a change takes place regarding and your favorite AFN 360 radio channel (Country, or fax to Margaret Applewhite at (210)-525-1398. responsible for managing the daily operations of Continued on PAGE 11 FEBRUARY 5, 2016 SAMURAI GATE 11 your OHI. If your DD2569 is not current, incom- the Wired Bean (bldg. 612). This is open to all and AFA Keystone Chapter 502 Lego Master The workouts would last from 2:15-3:45 p.m. on plete, or missing from our records, you will need breakfast and lunch will be provided. For more in- Builder Tournament Mondays through Fridays. Volunteers would mo- to complete a new form upon visiting the clinic or formation, call Airman 1st Class Peña Santana at The Air Force Association Keystone Chapter 502 tivate the athletes through their workouts, helping you may contact the 18th MDG Medical Service 630-4902. is hosting a Lego Master Builder Tournament on students write down their weight/sets/reps in their Account (MSA) Offi cer for assistance. TPC money Saturday, Feb. 13 at 8 a.m. at the Schilling Com- logs, and especially watching out for proper form collected from OHI at the 18th MDG comes directly Protestant Ash Wednesday munity Center. This event is for K-4th grade stu- and safety. The students will be on a prescribed back to the Kadena clinic to enhance the delivery Service Event dents island-wide, and is designed to challenge program, but extra activities could be added if of trusted care. For more information, contact the Chapel 2 is holding a Protestant Ash Wednesday our military youth to think outside the box, de- they fi nish early or feel that they could benefi t from 18th MDG Medical Service Account Offi cer at 630- Service Event about the Religious Observance at velop teamwork, and leadership skills, as well as more exercises. This will be a great opportunity for 4346 or [email protected] 11 a.m., Feb. 10 at Chapel 2. For more information, utilize their critical thinking skills to create a Lego community members to earn volunteer hours and call Capt. Craig Nakagawa at 090-3961-1169. masterpiece! For more information, email STEM@ resume experience. For more information, email UPCOMING EVENTS Keystoneafa.org or call Mr. Samuel, Kareem at Coach Mendoza at [email protected]. Air Force Dragon Boat Team practice Chapel Lent services 315-632-9346. edu. There is a volunteer packet and background For all of those who are interested we are starting The Protestant Community Service will be held on check to process before being able to begin work- the Air Force’s Dragon Boat Team exercise at the Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent season, Feb. 10 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ing at the high school. Risner Track Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:15 at Chapel 2 at 11 a.m. The Protestant Lent Ser- Volunteers needed for 2016 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Wednesdays and Thursdays vices will be held every Wednesday from Feb. 17 Okinawa Marathon Team Kadena Spouses Group from 5:15 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. If it is raining, please – March 23 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Chapel 2. Ser- Volunteers are needed to provide water or cheer needs volunteers meet inside the Risner Gym. This is not just for vices will feature a video series on “The Path to on runners at stations along a base route on Kade- Team Kadena Spouses Group is looking for active duty; if dependents over the age of 18 the Cross” by Ran Vander Laan followed by a light na during the 2016 Okinawa Marathon Feb. 21. volunteers on Kadena Air Base to help check-in and want to attend, they are more than welcome. meal. For more information, contact Capt. Craig Those interested are encouraged to attend a meet- contestants, assist in judging and coordinating For more information, please contact Staff Sgt. Nakagawa at 090-3961-1169. ing Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. in the Schilling Ball Room the opening and closing ceremonies from 5 - 8 Christopher Price at [email protected]. (Bldg 455). If you are going to volunteer as group, p.m., Feb. 23, 9 - 12 p.m., Feb. 24, and 7 - 9:30 mil or 634-1945. Murder Mystery Dinner – Murder in you can send one representative to the meeting. p.m., Feb. 25. For more information, email at Sin City (Hosted by Kadena Top 3) For more information, email to makiko.miyara.jp@ [email protected] call 090-7586- Team Kadena 4th Quarter Awards What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Ve- us.af.mil or call at 634-5696. 1160. Ceremony gas. Bring your Valentine to Casino O’Club for a The Team Kadena 4th quarter awards ceremony is night of high stakes and murder. Do you have the JSHS volunteers needed at 3 p.m. at the Keystone Theater Feb. 5.Please dice to fi nd the killer? Don’t miss out on this night The Junior Science and Humanities Symposium come out and support our 18th Wing, Partner Unit of food and fun (ages 18 and up welcome). Tickets (JSHS), DoDEA Pacifi c, needs judges to read Group and Team Kadena 4th Quarter award win- are $20 and go on sale Jan. 20. See your group and score written scientifi c papers high school ners. Nominees please be at the theater no later representative or any Kadena Top 3 member. Event students will submit from across the Pacifi c than 2 p.m. for practice. For more information, call is Feb. 12 from 6 – 10 p.m. at the Kadena Offi cer’s (Guam, Japan, Korea and Okinawa). The scoring Master Sgt. Timothy Gobble at 634-5160. Club. For more information, contact Senior Master will occur electronically and judges will receive Sgt. Kristi Steck at 634-1800. papers, judging rubric, and instructions via e-mail; Free Admission to Havana’s scoring will have a one week turn around scheduled Football Party 2016 National Prayer Luncheon for Feb. 15-22. All volunteers will receive a letter of Come enjoy the big game at Havana’s. Free admis- Save-the-Date appreciation. For more information, contact Lisa sion and attendees can enjoy free chips and salsa The National Prayer Luncheon observance is a Vitrella at [email protected] or at 634- and snacks in addition to winning awesome spon- time honored tradition where we come together to 2285. sored prizes. Over-night stays to pristine resorts, remember the moral and spiritual values on which dinner tickets to favorite restaurants, and so much our Nation was founded. This event will take place Kadena High School football program more. Attendees can also win the “Sky Box” seat Wed. March 2 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the needs volunteers for weightlifting and be treated like V.I.Ps. Breakfast, lunch and AWACS Hangar (Bldg. 3660). The PACAF Com- program beverages will be available for purchase. Doors mand Chaplain, Col. Steven McCain will be the The Kadena High School football program is look- open at 7 a.m. Feb. 8; kick-off at 8:20 a.m. For guest speaker. Cost is $5 for BAMAS buffet lunch. ing for volunteers that would like to help out with more information, contact Havana’s at 644-4256, Dress for military members is the uniform of the its weightlifting program which start Feb. 1 and end visit the website: www.toriimwr.com, or check their day; for civilians, casual attire. 60 volunteers are May 20. Volunteers would be assigned one day out on Facebook. needed for event set-up, duration, and tear-down. of the week to come in and monitor the prescribed RSVP by Feb. 25. For more information, contact workout for that day for correct form, effort and Super Bowl party at the Wired Bean Capt. Eddie Rubero at [email protected] or safety. There would be no more commitment than The Wired Bean is going to be showing the Su- Tech. Sgt. Jennifer DePrinzio at jennifer.deprinzio@ one day per week for about 60-90 minutes max per per Bowl with commercials at 7 a.m., Feb. 8 at us.af.mil or 634-1288. day unless the volunteer would choose to do more. 12 SAMURAI GATE FEBRUARY 5, 2016
A F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 18th Aggressor Squadron refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker during Forceful Tiger Jan. 28, near Okinawa.
^Capt. Christopher Thompson, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, scans the horizon for other aircraft during Forceful Tiger Jan. 28, near Okinawa. The 909th ARS, which is charged with supplying fuel to other aircraft in fl ight, delivered a total of 1.3 million pounds of fuel to more than 130 aircraft during the large force exercise.
Kadena, ^Airman 1st Class Ryan Hortman, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels an 18th Aggressor Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon during Forceful Tiger Jan. 28, near Okinawa. The KC-135 has provided the ability to project forces anywhere in the world since Eielson it fi rst entered the service in 1957. aircraft surge for Forceful
^Senior Airman Michael Lawrence, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, performs engine oil checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker following its fl ight in support of Forceful Tiger Jan. 28, at Kadena Air Base. Air Force maintainers are the backbone for providing the force Tiger U.S. Air Force photos by with highly capable aircraft capable of supporting and defending allies all around the globe. Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman Without the diligence of the 909th AMU, the quickly aging aircraft would be unable to support the mission in the Indo-Asia-Pacifi c.