Kadena Airmen recognized for lifesaving actions By Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis 18th Wing Public Affairs 11/4/2015 —Th ree Kadena Airmen were recognized for their decisive, life-saving actions Nov. 4. Senior Airman Brian Moore, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels fi xed facilities operator, Staff Sgt. Matthew Meserve, 18th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, and Airman 1st Class Ethan Adams, 18th SFS patrolman, were award- ed the Air Force Achievement Medal for preventing the potential suicide of a fellow Airman. On Sept. 5, Moore overheard his (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen) ^Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, ^Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, pins roommate talking about ending his own ^Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, pins pins the Air Force Achievement Medal on Airman 1st the Air Force Achievement Medal on Senior Airman Brian the Air Force Achievement Medal on Staff Sgt. Matthew life. Moore sprang into action, calling Class Ethan Adams, 18th Security Forces Squadron Moore, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels fi xed Meserve, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force response force member, Nov. 4, at Kadena Air Base. The facilities operator, Nov. 4, at Kadena Air Base. Moore was the 18th Security Forces Squadron and leader, Nov. 4, at Kadena Air Base. Meserve received the Air Force Achievement Medal is awarded for outstanding instrumental in saving the life of a fellow Airman, who was attempting to coax his roommate out award for saving an Airman’s life Sept. 5. accomplishments and acts of courage. attempting suicide. from behind his locked door. Moore then quickly retrieved the building’s master general, and in the 18th Wing,” said Chief that I would have the courage — the a ceremony attended by their co-workers key to open the room. Master Sgt. Charles Hoff man, 18th Wing moral courage, the physical courage — to and peers. Meserve and Adams, the 18th SFS re- command chief. “Th e general and I could muster that kind of instinctive, momen- “I have no doubt that those certifi cates sponders, ran to the room and unlocked not be prouder of them for doing the tary will to do what’s right, no matter and those pictures of us grinning to the door, which then jammed because of right thing when the moment called and what that challenge is, no matter what the camera will make it to some family an internal lock. Th ey threw themselves making a diff erence in someone’s life.” personal cost it may be,” said Brig. Gen. member’s house, maybe sit on Aunt Sally’s against the door until it opened, and Hoff man stressed the importance of Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander. piano for a little bit, or on the fi replace and found the Airman dangling by one arm professionalism, commitment, and doing “Th is is a great example of what it’s like they’ll be proud of who you are and what from the 3rd story window. Without the right thing when the moment arrives. to be a wingman. It’s not just your job, it’s you’ve done,” said Cornish. “Someday in hesitation, they grabbed the Airman and Th e 18th Wing’s number one priority not an occupation, it’s not just being on the future, grandkids could see that certif- pulled him inside. is resilient Airmen imbued with a culture post or on duty; this is about taking care icate and that picture and they’ll wonder, “We just got in there and grabbed of trust and respect. Meserve, Moore of people and being a wingman for those ‘what did he do?’ and the other will say, him,” said Meserve. “It feels good.” and Adams displayed just that in their people around us.” ‘I don’t know, but it must have been “Th e actions of these Airmen combined quick response and concern for their Th ese Airmen were presented with important.’ And it was. It’s tremendously just demonstrate the professionalism that wingman’s life. Air Force Achievement Medals and important, everything that you do. It’s we have here at Kadena, Team Kadena in “I can only hope for me, as an Airman, certifi cates by Cornish and Hoff man in deserving of recognition on days like this.” 176th Wing delivers rescue capabilities across Pacific

Airmen and equipment from Alaska Air National Guard’s 212th Rescue Squadron land on the ocean surface Oct. 31, near the coast of White Beach Naval Station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier) By Senior Airman John Linzmeier A 212th RQS guardian angel rescue team was de- “the 176th Wing could launch one of our organic C-17s 18th Wing Public Affairs livered across the Pacifi c Ocean on a nearly 12-hour, with a guardian angel team and all the boats and equip- 11/3/2015 — Alaska Air National Guardsmen from the nonstop fl ight aboard a C-17 Globemaster from the ment we need to airdrop to the survivor.” 176th Wing, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, con- 249th Airlift Squadron along with two rescue craft . Th e team of six was airdropped into the water along ducted a long-range search and rescue training exercise “In this situation, if there was a distressed vessel in the with two rescue craft , called a guardian angel rescue craft with Airmen here from the 31st Rescue Squadron Oct. Pacifi c that no one could reach,” said Maj. Aaron Zamo- and a rigged alternate method zodiac, to conduct a mock 31, near the coast of White Beach Naval Base. ra, 212th RQS combat rescue offi cer team commander, SEE 176TH WING PAGE 4 2 SAMURAI GATE NOVEMBER 6, 2015 The 16th Annual Kadena Special Olympics schedule - Nov. 7

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Rolen Hassinger,^ 18th 18th Wing Public Affairs Civil Engineer 11/3/2015 Squadron crew — Members from chief, performs Kadena and local Okinawa an egress training emergency agencies participated demonstration with in an aircraft egress training a local Okinawan event Oct. 29 at Kadena Air Base. fi refi ghter as part of the P-3 bilateral Th e event was held to let both training Oct. 29, at U.S. forces and Okinawan emer- Kadena Air Base. gency forces work together and know what to do in the event of an aircraft mishap and learn how to coordinate responses between one another. Th e training focused on the safe removal of personnel from a simulated aircraft mishap in- volving a U.S. Navy P-3 Orion. Th e training emphasized building the relationships be- tween both U.S. and Okinawan forces to improve bilateral communication and teamwork, said Rochelle Blount, Fleet Activities Okinawa emergency (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen) ^U.S. Navy Petty Offi cer Second Class Peter Haas, 46th Patrol Squadron ^Hideo Shinya, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fi refi ghter, demonstrates the power of a fi re hose during a bilateral management offi cer. acoustic operator, and Mitsuo Yamaguchi, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fi re aircraft egress training event Oct. 29, at Kadena Air Base. Members from the 18th CES showed local Okinawan training section assistant, discuss the different parts of a P-3 aircraft during Th is relationship is vital to emergency responders the vehicles they could possibly see respond to an aircraft mishap and the tools that could a bilateral aircraft egress training event Oct. 29, at Kadena Air Base. ensuring smooth and swift be used to contain an incident if it were to happen. responses if an aircraft mishap were to occur. Established com- effi ciently or eff ectively rescue they were also provided a cope with an aircraft disaster,” personnel from the 46th Patrol munication between both forces any personnel.” walk-through of the aircraft said Master Sgt. Christopher Squadron and personnel from is crucial to accomplishing this. Th e Okinawan responders and shown several diff erent Gerwick, 18th Civil Engineer the 18th CES. Establishing re- “In a worst case scenario, if an were given an aircraft famil- emergency operations that can Squadron assistant fi re chief. “If lationships between each emer- aircraft mishap does occur, then iarization briefi ng before the be performed during an emer- the P-3 were to crash off -base, gency response agency increases U.S. forces and our Japanese training began. It allowed locals gency on a P-3, as well as being they’d be able to respond eff ec- the eff ectiveness of teamwork in partners are able to respond to see the diff erent functions of shown the diff erent support tively and all the hazards would the event of an aircraft mishap. to that mishap or that possible the P-3 and how the responders vehicles that could provide aid be known so it wouldn’t be as “It’s a huge team eff ort, because accident,” said U.S. Army Col. could potentially help injured to a scene and the tools that are much of a surprise.” you do respond together,” said Brady Crosier, Okinawa Area personnel and contain a fi re in used to contain a situation. Th e tour also provided the Blount. “Not one agency responds Field Offi ce chief and manager the event of a crash. “We want to ensure that local Japanese responders an oppor- alone. When we respond, we of the training. “Th en we can In addition to the brief, response agencies are able to tunity to interact with U.S. Navy respond together as a team eff ort.” 4 SAMURAI GATE NOVEMBER 6, 2015 Team Kadena’s NEO exercise 2015 By Airman 1st Class assistant director of operations. well, we defi nitely got an idea of Nichoals Emerick “Th is is the fi rst time we’ve Team Kadena’s ability to receive 18th Wing Public Affairs had an arrival exercise in the folks in masse even though we 10/30/2015 — Members of four years I’ve been here,” said had only a small number of role Team Kadena participated in Tech. Sgt. Brad Campbell, 18th players,” Tissot said. a non-combatant evacuation Medical Support Squadron It allowed us to exercise the exercise at several locations NCO in charge of Tricare Op- system; it was a nice meter that around the base Oct. 28. erations. It was interesting to be we’ve provided for a reception, Th e focus of a NEO exercise receiving, seeing what the other according to Tissot. is to gauge Kadena’s ability to re- end is like.” As the Keystone of the Pacif- ceive evacuees from other points Representatives from nearly ic, constant readiness is imper- within the Indo-Asia-Pacifi c re- every squadron on base were ative to accomplishing Kadena’s gion as well as evacuate Kadena’s present, acting as either NEO mission of providing support to residents in times of crisis. Th is exercise augmentees providing allies in the Indo-Asia-Pacifi c exercise simulated a situation mock in-processing for TRI- region, and exercises such as in which families and other de- CARE, fi nance and other base the NEO only improve the pendents, including pets would facilities, or as participants to base’s responsiveness, ensuring (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Emerick) need to be relocated to Kadena, help acquaint themselves with the U.S. Air Force continues ^Augmentees from the 18th Wing pack up after the non-combatant evacuation operation according to Capt. Aaron Tissot, the process of being evacuated. to dominate the region in air, exercise concluded at the Risner Fitness Center on Kadena Air Base, Oct. 28. 18th Force Support Squadron “I think this exercise went very space and cyberspace.

176TH WING FROM PAGE 1 search and rescue operation. fl ew across the Pacifi c Ocean. crews who are trained to con- A boat party from the 31st An HH-60 Pave Hawk was also duct specialized airdrop rescue RQS met with the jumpers in the carried aboard the C-17, with a missions and the 249th AS is drop zone to recover parachutes maintenance team and aircrew the only C-17 unit qualifi ed and debris from dropped pallets. to extract the guardian angel to deliver rescue jumpmaster “Th is training identifi ed team if needed. procedures. many challenges, from the basic Th e completion of the train- Modern Search and Rescue interoperability of active and ing validated the 176th Wing’s has evolved drastically over the guard forces, to the complexity long range search and rescue past few decades as a result of of inserting a PJ team from 4,400 capabilities, assuring that the the Air Force’s increased need miles away,” said Maj. Patrick involved rescue units are ready for power projection said Lowe. Lowe, 31st RQS director of to work together to save lives at Th is innovative training has operations. “We met this chal- a moment’s notice. proven that long range SAR is lenge as a ‘total integrated force’ Upon the guardsmen’s depar- viable as a means to mitigate team with early coordination, ture in Alaska, snow was falling, risk to Airmen, regardless of constant communication and a a stark contrast to Okinawa’s vast distances. willingness to help each other.” tropical climate. Zamora said With a presence of Airmen Th e Globemaster received his team is used to opening up around the globe, rescue units (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier) in-fl ight refueling from a KC- packages wearing thick dry- frequently need to train togeth- ^Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron lift parachutes out of the ocean in support of a long 135 Stratotanker from the 168th suits in freezing conditions. er in order to provide aid to range search and rescue training exercise Oct. 31, near the coast of White Beach Naval Base. Air Refueling Squadron as it Th e 176th Wing has four anyone, anytime, and anywhere. NOVEMBER 6, 2015 SAMURAI GATE 5 JASDF visits 909th ARS Kadena welcomes local

Capt. Roberta Parker^ and Halloween visitors 1st Lt. Morgan Bielecki, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilots, take a group of Japan Air Self-Defense Force members around a KC-135 Stratotanker during a tour Oct. 29, at Kadena Air Base. JASDF members visited the 909th ARS to learn about their mission and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis) By Airman 1st Class and train together. aircraft ,” said Kanshin Hokama, Corey M. Pettis Airmen from the 909th JASDF student. 18th Wing Public Affairs ARS showed them around the At the end of the tour, the 11/3/2015 — A group of more outside of the aircraft , showing JASDF members thanked the (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen) than 60 Japan Air Self-Defense them the diff erent features and Airmen who made the tour ^Col. James Lasswell, 18th Medical Group commander, along with his wife, Katie, pass out candy to local Okinawan children Oct. 31, at Kadena Air Base. The children Force members toured the explaining the capabilities of the possible by giving them gift s were taught the famous Halloween saying of “trick-or-treat” and received candy from 909th Air Refueling Squadron four massive engines, boom and and wishing them farewell. Kadena’s families on Halloween night. and interacted with Kadena’s overall mission. “I want to thank everyone Brig.

Airmen Oct. 29. “I love talking with them and that helped put this tour togeth- ^ Gen. Barry Th e tour consisted of a briefi ng showing them around,” said er,” said Hokama. Cornish, about the history of Kadena and Airman 1st Class Payten Olson, Visits like these strengthen 18th Wing the capabilities of its aircraft . Th e 909th ARS boom operator. It’s bilateral relations between the commander, JASDF members also received a cool to watch them get together two forces and promotes in- comments mission brief of the 909th ARS, and try to fi gure out the best way teroperability when the U.S. Air on a local Okinawan’s followed by a static display tour to ask me something in English. Force and JASDF work together. Halloween of a KC-135 Stratotanker, in an Inside the KC-135 Strato- “It was great to have them costume eff ort to provide JASDF mem- tanker, JASDF members were come out here and show them Oct. 31, at bers a better understanding of able to sit in the cockpit and also the aircraft ,” said Olson. “Th ey Kadena Air the mission here while promot- lie in the back where the boom seem to have really enjoyed it Base. ing interoperability between operator delivers in-fl ight fuel. and I think this really fosters the two forces that oft en work “It was fun to get to see this bilateral relations.” 6 SAMURAI GATE NOVEMBER 6, 2015 Class 15-G graduates from ALS

By Airman 1st Class Senior Airman Jacob Flanagan, 18th Logistics Nicholas Emerick Readiness Squadron Senior Airman David Garrick, 82nd 18th Wing Public Affairs Reconnaissance Squadron 10/29/2015 — Fift y three Airmen and one Senior Airman Eliza Granados, 18th Security Forces Squadron Soldier took the next step toward becom- Senior Airman Jonathan Grooms, 353rd Special ing future NCOs and better leaders during Operations Maintenance Squadron an Airman Leadership School graduation Senior Airman Aaron Havener, 18th Maintenance Squadron Oct. 26 at the Rocker NCO club. Senior Airman Mark Hermann, 33rd Rescue Congratulations to the following grad- Squadron uates of ALS Class 15-G: Senior Airman Michael Hickman, 33rd Rescue Squadron John L. Levitow Award Senior Airman Joshua Hrabowy, 18th Aircraft Senior Airman Todd Bacon, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Maintenance Squadron Senior Airman Jamie Hubbard, 18th Dental Commandant’s Award Winner Squadron Senior Airman Dennis Beasley, 18th Operations Senior Airman Levi Jenkins, 718th Aircraft Support Squadron Maintenance Squadron (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Emerick) Senior Airman Matthew Keeling, 18th Security ^Senior Airman Todd Bacon, 718th Aircraft Academic Achievement Award Forces Squadron Senior Airman Rodney Banks, 18th Civil Senior Airman Zachary Keith, 353rd Special Maintenance Squadron composite tool kit custodian, Engineer Squadron Operations Maintenance Squadron receives the John L. Levitow Award from Chief Master Sgt. Distinguished Graduates Senior Airman Tashee King, 18th Equipment Charles Hoffman, 18th Wing command chief, with Master Senior Airman Rodney Banks, 18th Civil Maintenance Squadron Sgt. Edith Smith, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Engineer Squadron Senior Airman Justin Krah, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Maintenance Operations Flight chief, during the Senior Airman Dennis Beasley, 18th Operations Squadron graduation ceremony for ALS Class 15-G on Kadena Air Support Squadron Senior Airman Christopher Levens, 18th Base, Oct. 26. Senior Airman Haley Lecomte, 18th Aeromedical Component Maintenance Squadron Evacuation Squadron Senior Airman Matthew Mansfi eld, 18th U.S. Army Sgt. Steven McCoy, 10th Regional Aerospace Medicine Squadron Senior Airman Bret Thein, 18th Aircraft Support Group Senior Airman Garon Metcalf, 18th Security Maintenance Squadron Graduates Forces Squadron Senior Airman Michael Trusty, 390th Intelligence Senior Airman Jeremy Apiag, 18th Air Mobility Senior Airman Shelby Mouton, 718th Aircraft Squadron Squadron Maintenance Squadron Senior Airman Sheyden Turner, 18th Civil Senior Airman Todd Bacon, 18th Aircraft Senior Airman Ryan Mullins, 18th Equipment Engineer Squadron Maintenance Squadron Maintenance Squadron Senior Airman Justin Vasquez, 353rd Special Senior Airman Terrell Bailey, 18th Aircraft Senior Airman Dillon Myers, 18th Aircraft Operations Maintenance Squadron Maintenance Squadron Maintenance Squadron Senior Airman Vincent Vendetta, 18th Equipment Senior Airman Kyle Bettis, 18th Aeromedical Senior Airman Suwa Ono, 18th Dental Squadron Maintenance Squadron Evacuation Squadron Senior Airman Denarius Pittman, 18th Aircraft Senior Airman Brendon Walsh, 733rd Air Mobility Senior Airman Johnny Brown, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Squadron Maintenance Squadron Senior Airman Levi Reynolds, 718th Aircraft Senior Airman Jessica Walsh, 18th Operations Senior Airman Aaron Burke, 18th Maintenance Squadron Support Squadron Communications Squadron Senior Airman David Richmond, 18th Aircraft Senior Airman Cameron Wheeler, 18th Logistics Senior Airman Jonathan Bynes, 18th Maintenance Squadron Readiness Squadron Communications Squadron Senior Airman Tyler Salmons, 718th Aircraft Senior Airman Justin Wilcox, 718th Aircraft Senior Airman Joseph Cascasan, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Maintenance Squadron Maintenance Squadron Senior Airman Justin Shane, 18th Aeromedical Senior Airman Brett Woodring, 18th Munitions Senior Airman Jonathan Domingo, 353rd Evacuation Squadron Squadron Special Operations Support Squadron Senior Airman Victor Solis, 18th Dental Senior Airman Derek Wu, 390th Intelligence Senior Airman Jennifer Fisher, 18th Equipment Squadron Squadron Maintenance Squadron Senior Airman Carl-Justin Tapang, 718th Aircraft Senior Airman Adam Wyatt, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Maintenance Squadron NOVEMBER 6, 2015 SAMURAI GATE 7 Exercise Vigilant Ace 16 takes off in Republic of Korea, Japan Senior Airman Dennis^ Franco, 67th Fighter Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, performs a fi nal check on an F-15 Eagle before turning it over to the next shift at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 2. Airmen work around the clock to ensure the jets are ready to deploy at a moment’s notice to maintain combat readiness.

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Grimm) (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard) ^A C-130 Hercules from the 176th Wing, Kadena Air Base, taxis down the ^Airmen from the 67th Fighter Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Unit inspect an F-15 Eagle runway of Osan Air Base, Nov. 2. The C-17 is at Osan to take part in Vigilant after it arrives from Kadena Air Base, in support of Vigilant Ace 16 on Gwangju Air Base, Nov. Ace 16, a peninsula-wide readiness exercise focused on strengthening the ROK 2. Vigilant Ace 16 is a peninsula-wide training event designed to test the readiness of U.S. and and U.S. alliance. Republic of Korea forces.

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ACE family Housing 098-929-1808 8 SAMURAI GATE NOVEMBER 6, 2015 SOG pilot, navigator recognized by ATA By Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer 353rd Special Operations Group Public Affairs 11/1/2015 — A pilot and navigator from the 353rd Special Operations Group were recognized by the Airlift Tanker Association during an award banquet held Oct. 29 in Orlan- do, Florida. Maj. Robert Bingham, an MC-130J Commando II evalu- ator pilot from the 17th Special Operations Squadron was awarded the General P.K. Carl- ton Award for Valor while Capt. Th omas Sanders, an MC-130H Combat Talon II instructor navigator with the 353rd Special (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier) (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis) ^Maj. Robert Bingham, 17th Special Operations Squadron Standards and Evaluation chief, ^Capt. Thomas Sanders, 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron instructor navigator, Operations Support Squadron completes prefl ight checklist before fl ying the MC-130J Commando II Sept. 10, on Kadena Air prepares equipment before taking off aboard a MC-130H Combat Talon II Sept. 10 at Kadena Air was presented the ATA Young Base. Bingham received the General P.K. Carlton Award from the Airlift/Tanker Association Base. Sanders received the Airlift/Tanker Association Young Leadership Award during an award Leadership Award. during an award banquet held Oct. 29 in Orlando, Fla. banquet held Oct. 29 in Orlando, Fla. According to the ATA web site, the General P.K. Carlton both not only demonstrate what medical evacuation support While assigned to the 1st of Staff and Joint Combined Ex- Award for Valor “identifi es and it means to be an outstanding through the dangerous terrain Special Operations Squadron, change Training exercises with recognizes an outstanding airlift leader in the Air Force Special throughout Afghanistan’s four Sanders deployed in support of eight allied nations around the or tanker aircrew or aircrew Operations Command commu- northeastern provinces. Al- Operation Enduring Freedom Pacifi c. Sanders also directed member for valor” and the nity but also a great leader in the though Bingham and his crew delivering 310,000 pounds maritime intercept training of ATA Young Leadership Award airlift /tanker community.” faced security and logistical of cargo, nearly 400 special two SOF boat formation drops “identifi es and recognizes 12 When submitted for the challenges while transporting operations forces and 123,000 and 4-ship dissimilar formation outstanding individuals who award, Bingham was assigned the ballot boxes, his leadership pounds of fuel. During a airdrops. will likely become future leader to the 27th Special Operations allowed the innovated ideas to presidential-directed hostage Th ese two awards are within the Air Mobility com- Wing at Cannon Air Force Base, fl ow among the crew. Bingham mission, he passed 123,000 sponsored by the ATA and ad- munity.” N.M. While deployed to Af- and his crew transported all pounds of fuel which enabled ministered by the Air Mobility “Th ese two individuals are ghanistan in 2014, Bingham and ballot boxes while ensuring insertion of special operations Command. ATA is comprised being recognized because they his crew provided support for no damage or compromise of team and the recovery of eight of active duty, reserve and re- have gone above and beyond the the fi rst democratic transition of election material which lead to hostages. Whil at home station, tired offi cers and enlisted along call of duty,” said Col. William power in Afghanistan. Bingham the fi rst democratic transition Sanders fl ew 420 hours and with civilian and industrial Freeman, 353rd Special Opera- led his crew while providing of power for the Afghan govern- completed 152 sorties while supporters of the air mobility tions Group commander. “Th ey logistical, helicopter tanker and ment. participating in six Joint Chief community. NOVEMBER 6, 2015 SAMURAI GATE 9 Children from Stearley Heights Elementary School enjoy storybook parade

^Pumpkins wait for their wounds to be inspected by Stearley Heights Elementary School teachers after being dropped from the top of the school building Oct. 30, at Kadena Air Base. A total of seven teams from the 5th grade class were tasked to generate a container that would protect their pumpkin from breaking after being dropped from the top of the building.

(U.S. Air Force photos by Naoto Anazawa) ^Stearley Heights Elementary School children receive applause by spectators during a storybook character parade Oct. 30, at Kadena Air Base. The parade was conducted to increase children’s reading comprehension skills and to help them become profi cient writers.

Approximately 500 children from Stearley^ Heights Elementary School walk as their favorite storybook characters in a school parade Oct. 30, at Kadena Air Base. Children ^Stearley Heights Elementary School teacher drops a pumpkin in a container from kindergarten to 5th grade from the top of the building Oct. 30, at Kadena Air Base. The 5th grade children participated in the event to celebrate worked in teams to generate a container to protect their pumpkin from breaking the benefi ts of reading and writing. after being dropped from top of the building. 10 SAMURAI GATE NOVEMBER 6, 2015 American Red Cross reaches over 1,000 students with Literacy Event

(Photo by American Red Cross volunteer Sarah Nastal) By Hannah Wilkes striving to educate and feed his commu- With at least 32 million American adults American Red Cross volunteer nity with fresh food. Volunteers read to defi ned as illiterate, the need for increased 11/2/2015 — On October 20th, the students in their classrooms throughout awareness is at a critical point. Th is number American Red Cross at Kadena Station the day at Amelia Earhart Intermediate represents 14% of the national population. participated in a reading marathon School, Bob Hope Primary School, Kade- Globally, the number of illiterate adults is with the Read across the Globe literacy na Elementary School, Kadena Middle closer to 1 billion. By encouraging people initiative. Th e goal of the marathon School, and Ryukyu Middle School. to engage in literacy-centered community was to read to over 300,000 children in Th e dedicated team of 45 volunteers activities and inspiring students with the 24 hours, with the intent to surpass the were crucial to the event’s success, with written word, the initiative is doing its part previously held Guinness Book of World 39 readers and 6 photographers donating to combat this crisis. Records entry of 238,000 children. their time and eff ort. Th e American Red Further information can be found at On Kadena Air Base alone, over 1,000 Cross at Kadena Station was proud to www.pointsofl ight.org or by contacting the children heard the story, Farmer Will partner with a number of organizations for American Red Cross on Kadena Air Base. Allen and the Growing Table, by Jaque- this event, including Points of Light and For information on how to become a line Briggs Martin. Featuring a former the Barbara Bush Foundation for Literacy, Red Cross volunteer, visit www.Amer- basketball star, it tells the story of how with the shared goal of encouraging chil- icanRedCrossKadena.com or call 634- he became inspired to take up farming, dren to read and raising literacy awareness. 1294. NOVEMBER 6, 2015 SAMURAI GATE 11 Yokota participates in Tokyo Airmen fly into ‘Sunrise’ disaster relief exercise

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Ann Henderson) (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter) Abuse Prevention and Treatment Pro- MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan — Airmen gram coordinator, watches a child walk a from the 35th Fighter Wing walk to an line while wearing impaired vision gog- awaiting C-130 Hercules aircraft during gles, which simulate being intoxicated, exercise Beverly Sunrise 16-01 at Misa- during a Red Ribbon Week presentation wa Air Base, Nov. 1. Th e C-130 headed Oct. 28, at Andersen Air Force Base. Th e to Osan Air Base, in a display of power presentations showed what drug abuse is projection within the Indo-Asian-Pacifi c and how to prevent it as well as including Region. Th e ‘Beverly Sunrise’ series of demonstrations from the military work- exercises are designed to test the readi- ing dogs and ADAPT. ness of Airmen within Pacifi c Air Forces’ region of responsibility. ROK/US alliance on display

at Seoul ADEX 2015 (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker) 1-207th Aviation troops YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan - Staff Sgt. Christopher Rector, 459th Airlift Squadron special missions aviator, keeps his practice casualty evacuation eyes on the water off the coast of Tokyo, Oct. 28. The crew delivered simulated medical supplies to Miakejima Island showcasing Yokota’s ability to augment the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s disaster relief efforts.

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan — Staff Sgt. Jason Allchin, 35th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, fi ts a fi ghter pilot helmet on an attendee of Range Day hosted by the 35th Operations Group at at Draughon Range outside Misawa Air Base, Oct. 30. Families, including children, were invited to learn and expe- rience the 35 OG mission.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Alejandro Pena) JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICH- (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Grimm) (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson) ARDSON, Alaska — Alaska Army OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea Air Base, Oct. 29. Th e hydraulics section National Guard Chief Warrant Offi cer 4 — Capt. Craig Black and 1st Lt. Andre is responsible for supporting the fl ight Mark Ward, left , and Capt. Zachary Mill- Hebert, 96st Airborne Air Control line, phase dock and aerospace ground er, UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter pilots Squadron, Kadena Air Base, pose for equipment fl ight by rebuilding hydrau- assigned to 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation selfi es with local Korean boys at the lic components. Regiment, confer with each other before 2015 Seoul International Aerospace conducting rescue hoist training on and Defense Exhibition held at Seoul Range day exhibits Misawa Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Oct. Airport, Oct. 24. Th e Seoul ADEX gives 21. Th e training included deploying a American service members a chance to mission for families jungle penetrator device and practicing showcase their outstanding aircraft and a simulated casualty evacuation with equipment to the Korean public. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion (Air- borne), 501st Infantry Regiment. Accessories flight helps Andersen kids participate take the fight north in Red Ribbon Week, KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea — Staff Sgt. Aljhaun Bordenave, pledge to be drug free 8th Maintenance Squadron hydraulics ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam section chief, and Senior Airman Isaiah — Staff Sgt. Christian Hills, 36th Medical Scott, 8th MXS hydraulics journeyman, Operations Squadron Alcohol and Drug assemble landing gear brakes at Kunsan (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo) 12 SAMURAI GATE NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Army partners with Naha City for fi rst combined emergency exercise

Army Fire and Emergency ^Naha City fi rst responders clear the scene during a simulated Services^ is the only FES that has earthquake exercise at Naha Military Port. The exercise was a mutual aid agreement with Naha the fi rst time that the U.S. Army on Okinawa and Naha City City, making communication and emergency personnel conducted such an event after an aid interoperability critical. accord was sanctioned in 2008. (U.S. Army photos by Rick Rzepka) By Rick Rzepka great exercise.” said Assistant Fire Chief Naoki volunteers with the Naha City “He said that he wanted to U.S. Army Garrison – Okinawa Public Affairs Th e exercise highlighted the Nakazato. “We had to support Volunteer Fire Corps, he said support Naha City where he 11/3/2015 - NAHA CITY — solid commitment and alliance each other.” that it is important for the Army lives, using his experience and Dozens of emergency-response between Okinawa and the U.S. Nakazato said that when he and local emergency crews to skills learned as U.S. Army [Fire vehicles and hundreds of fi rst Army in preparing for and spoke with Torii Statiion fi re- able to work hand-in-hand for and Emergency Services],” said responders scoured through responding to natural disasters, fi ghter, Norihiro Kise, who also the good of the community. Nakazato. simulated wreckage Oct. 24, as which range from earthquakes to U.S. Army Garrison – Okinawa typhoons. More than 30 agencies teamed up with Naha fi rst participated in the event, ac- responders and city offi cials to cording to Operations Specialist, conduct a combined earthquake Billy “the Kid” Ullmark, who said Army officials attend Yomitan village festival and tsunami emergency exercise that the exercise had four goals: Army senior leaders at Naha Military port. Awareness of emergency knowl- attended the 41st Th e exercise was the fi rst time edge of accident or incident, no- annual Yomitan Festival Nov. 1, as tens that the U.S. Army on Okinawa tifi cation of citizens, rescue and of thousands gathered and Naha City emergency treatment of victims and support to celebrate the fi nal personnel conducted such an and recovery activities. night of the event. event aft er an aid accord was “From an emergency man- The festival featured sanctioned in 2008. agement perspective, it is imper- a bounty of food, fun, fi reworks and more “Th e importance of the exer- ative that the [garrison] exercise while culminating in cise was that it was the fi rst time local fi rst responders due to the “The Play of Taki,” in that the mutual aid agreement tyranny of distance of all our which a large trading between Naha City Fire Depart- outlying areas,” said Ullmark. ship or “Shinkosen” ment and U.S. Army Garrison “It serves as a force multiplier navigated through the crowd representing - Okinawa had been exercised for base readiness and response a successful sea since it was signed in 2008,” said during highly destructive natu- voyage. The U.S. Army Provost Marshal and Director ral disasters,” he said. on #Okinawa strives of Emergency Services, Capt. Army Fire and Emergency to continually seek Nathan Elkins. “Naha City Fire Services is the only FES that has to foster and sustain Department approached us with a mutual aid agreement with effective community partnerships, while the request to utilize the port Naha City, making communica- working towards and exercise personnel recovery tion and interoperability critical. common goals moving from water, vehicles and debris,” “In case of natural disaster, into the future. he said, adding that it was, “A manpower and resource is key,” (U.S. Army photo by Rick Rzepka) NOVEMBER 6, 2015 SAMURAI GATE 13 NMCB 3 builds relationship with local schools in Philippines Pacific Deployment 2015 ^ TAKEO, Cambodia - Constructionman Electrician Lissett Hernandez, from Chicago, Ill., assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 Construction Civic Action Detail, receives help from a local child after shoveling rocks into a bucket that will be used for building the fi ve-stall head facility at Ang Chhuk Elementary School, Oct. 26. NMCB 3 CCAD’s mission is to execute engineering civic assistance projects, conduct skills exchanges with the host nation, and perform (U.S. Navy photo by Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Justin Armer) community relations ^Builder Constructionman Micah L. Parks, Utilitiesman 3rd Class Jamison K. Rigley, and Steelworker Constructionman events to help enhance Victor Bernardino assigned to NMCB 3, pose for a photo with students of Calategas Elementary School, Oct.5. NMCB 3 shared capabilities and Construction Civic Activity Detail, Philippines is constructing a two-classroom building for the school. maintain relationships. (U.S. Navy photo by Utilitiesman Constructionman Rachel Miot) By Petty Offi cer 1st Class Construction Electrician 2nd Class Michael Gomez Lenard Verdan, native born in Makati, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 Philippines, shared his story of growing 10/31/2015 - PALAWAN, Philippines — up in the United States with the children. Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction “I am proud to be able to revisit my Battalion 3’s Construction Civic Action home country and help the local children Detail, Palawan, volunteered to assist lo- further their education,” said Verdan. cal teachers during Teacher Appreciation Th e Seabees, working together with Day at Palawan, Philippines, Oct. 5. Mr. Nestor Lagrade, the school’s principle Th e seven Seabees read their favorite and Mr. Angelo Cinco, teacher-in-charge, short stories and played outdoor activities coordinated their respective events. with children from the Calategas and “It has been a big relief to know that the Cabuluan Elementary Schools in Barangay U.S. Navy Seabees are willing to support Calategas, Municipality of Narra. our goal on education,” said Cinco. “Working with the local school Th e CCAD’s mission is to execute children was inspirational,” said Builder engineering civic assistance projects, Constructionman Micah Parks. “Seeing conduct skills exchanges with the host and spending time with the kids allowed me nation, and perform community relations to understand why I am here and the eff ects events to help enhance shared capabilities we’re making on the local community.” and maintain relationships.

(U.S. Navy photo by Utilitiesman 3rd Class Guadalupe Vallejo) ^ CHINHAE, Republic of Korea - Capt. Kevin Bartoe, commanding offi cer of Naval Facilities Engineering Command Far East, speaks with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3, Detail Chinhae leadership after a tour of the brand new Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae Cold Storage Warehouse, Oct.22.

CEBU, Philippines - Steelworker 3rd Class Nicholas^ Land of New Orleans, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3, lays out the fi rst course of concrete masonry unit block that will become the wall for a new two room school building at Biasong High School, Oct.27. NMCB 3’s Construction Civic Action Detail mission is to execute engineering civic assistance project, conduct skills exchanges with the host nation, and perform community relations events to help enhance shared capabilities and maintain relationships. (U.S. Navy photo by Builder 3rd Class Lisa Brown) 14 SAMURAI GATE NOVEMBER 6, 2015

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KSO 2015 road closures Housing Offi ce, Camp Kinser Offi ce, Camp and training due to increased appointment 1. DFAS MyPay monthly allotment. Security Forces personnel will close some Courtney Offi ce, Furnishing Management demand. Please be patient with the clinical 2. CFC-O giving available online at www. roads, and only allow limited access to other, Offi ce and FMO Self-Help will be closed staff as they work to fulfi ll your medical needs. cfcoverseas.org. for the Nov. 7 Kadena Special Olympics. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Upcoming closures and training days: 3. Pledge Card-these are available from your Personnel will run traffi c control points from 6 Veterans Day Federal Holiday and Thursday, Nov. 11: Veteran’s Day unit representative. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 7. Nov. 12 for a PACAF Family Day. The above Nov. 12: PACAF down day This fundraising event runs through Nov. 20 Closed: offi ces will also be closed Thursday, Nov. Nov. 19: training day (open 7:30 a.m. to noon) for all base-wide active duty service members • Schreiber Avenue from Douglas Boulevard 26 in observance of Thanksgiving Day and Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Day and Department of Defense employees. For to Adams Avenue Friday, Nov. 27 for a PACAF Family Day. For Nov. 27: PACAF down day more information, contact Airman 1st Class • Adams Avenue from Schreiber Avenue to emergency assistance, call 634-HOME (4663). Dec. 17: training day (open 7:30 a.m. to noon) Danielle Clemons at 630-4851. McKennon Avenue Dec. 25: Christmas Day • Lorling Avenue Product recalls Dec. 28: PACAF down day Team Kadena 3rd quarter award • Vincent Avenue from Kadena Middle • General Mills is voluntarily recalling For on-base emergencies after normal hours ceremony School to Beeson Street several Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios of operation, hang up and dial 911 or 098- 934-5911, or go to the U.S. Naval Hospital The 3rd quarter award ceremony is coming up, Limited Access: products from its Lodi, California facility Nov. 10 at 2:30 p.m. at the Keystone Theater • Douglas Boulevard will be down to a single that were manufactured in July 2015, Emergency Room on Camp Foster. For non-emergency concerns that cannot wait on Kadena Air Base. Come out and show your lane going toward Gate 1 from McKennon because of an undeclared allergen – support. For more information, contact your Avenue to Schreiber Ave wheat - with potential adverse health until normal hours of operation, please call 646-7484 or 098-971-7484. You may also send fi rst sergeant. or call Master Sgt. Timothy Residents Only (no through traffi c): effects. Because this recall relates to Gobble at 634-5160. • Schreiber Avenue from Adams Avenue to an undeclared allergen, this is a Class I a secure message to your Health Care Team Vincent Avenue product recall. The Cheerios and Honey via MiCare at https://app.relayhealth.com. or • Beeson Street from Rickenbaker Road to Nut Cheerios were available on Kadena exercise your options to self-book Primary Honor Guard training flight Schreiber Avenue Air Base and have been removed from Care appointments through TriCare Online at The Kadena Base Honor Guard is hosting a Access to Key Areas: shelves. If you have a wheat allergy, www.tricareonline.com. training fl ight for new members from Nov. 9 • Residents living on Beeson Street should stop use immediately. You may return to 20, Mon-Fri 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., except use the traffi c control point adjacent to the any unused portions back to location of Kadena Base Post Office Wed., 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Interested individuals Offi cers’ Club or at Vincent Avenue and purchase for a full refund. should attend an orientation at Bldg. 3445, upcoming closures The McDaniel Center for Professional Beeson Street. For more information, contact Public Health at Nov. 11: Veterans Day • Residents in Dorms 176 and 177 should 630-1998. Development, at 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 6. For more Nov. 12: PACAF down day information, contact Senior Airman Kristopher use the access road behind the BX to gain • Daiso, a “100-yen shop” chain in Japan is (open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) entrance to their parking lots. recalling the item 76 “Espoleur” nail polish Beckwith at [email protected] or Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Day 634-7902. • Residents living in Dorms 138, 141, 149, colors out of a line of 148. The recall is due Nov. 27: PACAF down day 145, and 151 should use the Vincent Ave to a carcinogen detected in the product. Dec. 25 - 27: closed and Beeson Street traffi c control point to The producer of the nail polish conducted Dec. 28: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Job opportunities with Women, enter the area. The Dorm Manager will safety tests and detected formaldehyde in Jan. 1-3, 2016: closed Infants & Children Overseas provide a listing or residents for entry. the products. Daiso says the products in For more information, email Tech. Sgt. Choctaw Contracting Services has a full-time • Post Offi ce access will be provided from question were sold from August through Ashunta Taylor at [email protected] or position available at the Women, Infants the back of the commissary and exchange. October of 2015. the following 76 colors of call 634-2155. & Children Overseas offi ce in Okinawa. • Olympic Express shopette access will be “Espoleur” nail polish are being recalled: 5, The position requires the applicant to be a from Westmore Road. 7, 10, 11, 15, 17, 19, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 29, Chapel contract positions available registered dietitian, registered nurse, home • Jennings residents should use Carswell 30, 33, 36, 40-43, 50-54, 59, 66, 79-81, 83, economist or a physician assistant. For Avenue. 88-123, 125-129, 131, and 137-139. The Kadena Air Base Chapel is now accepting bids for one contract positions. consideration, please email your resume For more information contact public health at and cover letter to: [email protected] Kadena and Camp Foster 630-1998 · Protestant Parish Coordinator emergency numbers Obtain a copy of bid documents at Chapel or fax to Margaret Applewhite at (210) 525- Two, Bldg. 425 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 1398. CCS also has a full-time position as Kadena Fire Emergency Services would like to Upcoming Kadena Medical Clinic regional manager available at the Kadena remind everyone to program their cell phones Monday through Friday excluding holidays hours of operation & closures and down days. For more information, contact WIC Overseas offi ce. The position requires with the emergency numbers. To report an the applicant to be a registered dietitian, emergency on Kadena via cell, dial 098-934- With the exception of federal holidays and Staff Sgt. Jennifer Deprinzio at 634-1288. down days, the Kadena Medical Clinic hours registered nurse, home economist, nutritionist, 5911, and from an offi ce phone, dial 911. For or a physician assistant. For consideration, Camp Foster via cell, dial 098-911-1911, or of operation are Monday through Friday from CFC Overseas 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. to noon please email your resume and cover letter from an offi ce phone, dial 911. Combined Federal Campaign Overseas is a to: [email protected] and natalie.spitler. every third Thursday of the month. Patients base wide opportunity for military communities may experience longer than normal call-wait [email protected] or fax to Margaret Applewhite at to give back to those less fortunate. (210) 525-1398. For more information, contact Family Housing closing times on the appointment line and a perceived Donations can be made in three different ways: The Kadena Department of Defense Family decrease in access to care after closures Natalie Spitler at 632-6220. NOVEMBER 6, 2015 SAMURAI GATE 15

Okinawa Marathon registration Calvin Nobles at 090-6863-5748 or by email at Registration application forms for the 2016 [email protected]. Okinawa Marathon and 10K Road Race scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 21 2016, will be SAME Energy Education available at the Risner Fitness Center from Workshop Nov. 1 thru Dec. 11 for all interested SOFA The Society of American Military Engineers is status personnel. Registration will close hosting a free two day energy workshop Nov. when the prescribed number of applicants is 18 – 19 at the Kadena Offi cers’ Club Ballroom. reached, and will be determined by Okinawa This workshop will feature presentations by City offi cials. Participants must be age 16 or leading energy experts from the University older. Entry fees are in YEN ONLY and are of Hawaii, University of Ryukyus, University NON-REFUNDABLE. Fees for the full marathon of Georgia, Department of Energy, and are 3,500 yen for ages 16-18 or older than 65; researchers from leading energy companies. and 4,500 yen for all others. Fees for the 10K Professional development credits will be race are 1,200 yen for ages 16-18; and 2,700 provided for each one hour presentation. For yen for all others. For more information, please more information, event schedule and details, call the Risner at 634-5129. contact Chad Beck at [email protected] or 632-4931. UPCOMING EVENTS Veteran’s day parade 5th annual SAME golf scholarship Kadena’s Veteran’s Day parade will be held classic Nov. 11. There will be representation from The Society of American Military Engineers the armed forces around the island; including is hosting a golf tournament on Nov. 20 from specialized units, groups, and students from 7a.m. – 12p.m. at the Banyan Tree Golf Course. the surrounding Department of Defense Prizes will be awarded and proceeds from this Dependents Schools. The parade will start tournament support scholarships for local at 9 a.m. at the corner of Kuter and Douglas high school students to pursue degrees in boulevard. and will march down Douglas science, technology, engineering and math. To boulevard to Marek Park. If you would like sign up for this scrambles format tournament, to participate in the parade, contact Senior assemble your four person team and contact Master Sgt. Patton at [email protected]. Art Arao. For more information, contact Art If you would like to volunteer for security and Arao at [email protected] or at 090- crowd control, contact Master Sgt. Swanson at 9784-7016. [email protected]. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Sigma Gamma Gamma talent Post Office needs volunteers hunt contest The Kadena Base Post Offi ce needs volunteers The Sigma Gamma Gamma Chapter of Omega for the upcoming holiday season. Volunteers Psi Phi will host its annual Talent Hunt Contest must be 16 or older and are required to attend a on Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Schilling Community mini postal training. Training will be conducted Center. The deadline to enter is Nov. 11. For every Tuesday in November, starting at 8 a.m. more information, contact Cortez Pree at 080- To sign up, email Tech. Sgt. Ashunta Taylor at 3526-0358 or by email at [email protected] [email protected] or call 634-2155. or Calvin Nobles at 090-6863-5748 or by email at [email protected]. Volunteers needed for the SAME energy workshop Sigma Gamma Gamma At least 60 volunteers are needed to host the Achievement Week banquet Society of American Military Engineers Energy The Sigma Gamma Gamma Chapter of Omega workshop and Golf Tournament located at the Psi Phi will host its annual Achievement Week Kadena Offi cers’ Club Nov. 18-20. Volunteers banquet on Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. at the Kadena will be escorting workshop attendees, Offi cers’ Club. The proceeds from this event operating the reception desk and providing will support annual scholarships that are audio/visual aid to the guest speakers over a given out to eight local high school seniors one to two hour time span. Volunteers will also graduating in 2016. The banquet will present be authorized to attend any of the workshops awards to several Omega Men and various throughout the three-day event regardless civilians throughout the community. For more of the day and time they volunteered. To information, contact Cortez Pree at 080-3526- volunteer, email Master Sgt. Steven Cordova 0358 or by email at [email protected] or at [email protected] or call 632-7022. 16 SAMURAI GATE NOVEMBER 6, 2015