U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joseph Murvich, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team member, prepares a fuel line for use during the third iteration of Exercise WestPac ExerciseExercise Rumrunner Oct. 16, at Kadena Air Base. The name Rumrunner originates from the Prohibition era where brigands would smuggle alcohol across county lines. These illicit events were known as “rum running” and WestPacWestPac soon became a catchall term adopted by the military to describe a covert, swift strike event; designed to disrupt and disorient the enemy by emerging suddenly and ending RumrunnerRumrunner IIIIII the conflict just as quickly.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony) U.S Air Force U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles and ^ 1st Lt. Kyle an E-3 Sentry aircraft assigned Sullivan, 44th to the 18th Wing fly in formation Fighter Squadron after participating in Exercise scheduler, and Westpac Rumrunner, out of Senior Airman Kadena Air Base, Oct. 16. Ryan Takacs, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepare and F-15C Eagle for a flight during Exercise WestPac Rumrunner Oct. 16, at Kadena Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Sutton) U.S. Airmen ^ from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron provide tactical command and control to air units while aboard an E-3 Sentry during Exercise WestPac (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez) Rumrunner Oct. 16, out of Kadena Air Base.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft) Airmen ^ assigned to the 18th Operations Support Squadron perform air traffic control duties during Exercise WestPac (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebeckah Medeiros) (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton) Rumrunner at ^Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly beside a KC-135 ^Airmen from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare to Kadena Air Base, Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, waiting to be reload an F-15C Eagle during Exercise WestPac Rumrunner at Oct. 16. refueled during Exercise WestPac Rumrunner, Oct. 16, out of Kadena Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Oct. 16. The forward air refueling Air Base. The National Defense Strategy directs the armed forces point mission supports contingency and exercise operations to to be more lethal, enhance relationships with allies and partners, refuel aircraft and equipment in austere locations where typical air- and encourage institutional reform. The 18th Wing is employing to-air refueling or established refueling stations are not available. this directive by developing and continuing new training exercises Projecting combat air power has its own set of challenges and like WestPac Rumrunner. This exercise represents an evolution in having the opportunity to practice that capability is crucial in training to adapt to the environment of great power competition. enhancing the 18th Wing’s agile combat employment skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell) 2 SAMURAI GATE OCTOBER 23, 2020 Exercise Noble Fury 21, SOSS conducts CASEVAC
By Tech. Sgt. Gary Lund steps of either stairs or a ladder; don’t ob- Training 960th Cyberspace Wing struct your view by carrying items that hin- 10/1/2020 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTO- der your vision; be aware of your surround- NIO-CHAPMAN TRAINING ANNEX, ings, even in familiar territory; avoid texting Texas — Falls can happen in several differ- or talking on cell phones while walking; ent ways and there are four A’s we can prac- wear proper footwear; use a spotter when tice in order to prevent slips, trips and falls climbing up and down ladders; look out for in the future. Fall prevention can be prac- slopes in the ground while walking; and be- ticed; not just for the upcoming fall season, ware of slippery surfaces from wet condi- but also year round. tions. Also, always report mishaps regarding The first A is aware, because we must be slips, trips and falls; even if they’re minor. aware of our surroundings at all times in The fourth A is to ask yourself, before order to prevent slips, trips and falls. Some beginning work, the following questions: hazards to look out for are carpet tears, Are you using handrails when going up and ^U.S. Airmen with flood spills, walkway obstacles, stairway down stairwells? Where are you going to be Special Operations Forces Medical Element, clutter and cords in the middle of the floor. standing on the ladder? Do you have a spot- 18th Wing disembark The second A is address, because we ter for jobs that require you to climb a lad- from a CH-53E Super must address any hazard we identify, wheth- der? Is your footwear adequate? Stallion helicopter er it’s at our workplace or homes. Ways to These are just a few questions to ask with Marine Heavy address the hazard include adequate light- yourself in order to avoid slips, trips and Helicopter Squadron 361 (HMH-361) prior to ing, spill cleanup, reporting issues that can’t falls. This list is not all inclusive. conducting a simulated be fixed on the spot, and, if needed, call for Slip, trip and fall prevention can be prac- casualty evacuation drill help in order to fix the hazard. ticed whether you’re in your workplace, or at Ie Shima, Oct. 8. The The third A is to always keep safety on if you’re working virtually during this time- Airmen conducted various your mind when it comes to keeping your frame. Always remember that risk manage- operations on casualties until transported to the work area and homes safe from tripping ment should be practiced, not just in your (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Ethan M. LeBlanc) ^U.S. Airmen with Special Operations Forces Medical Element, 18th Wing, prepare U.S. Naval Hospital hazards. Ways to keep safety in mind would every day job, but also with extra-curricular a ventilator for use during a simulated casualty evacuation drill at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Okinawa, in support of be to: Take your time when walking down activities you participate in off-duty, as well. Oct. 8. exercise Noble Fury 21. New CSM takes charge of 1-1 ADA during KS 2021 major for the past month. vital Indo-Pacific mission with our sister Venton is no stranger to the unique Air services and Japanese partners across Defense mission throughout the Indo-Pa- Okinawa and the Snake Eyes family,” said cific region. He possesses more than 24 Clemente, a Woodridge New Jersey native. years of active duty service, of which eight “Even at this moment, as we officially place years consisted of various assignments the mantle of responsibility of this great across the Republic of Korea, including battalion upon your shoulders, members his previous assignment as operations of the Snake Eyes team have deployed to sergeant major of the 35th Air Defense locations throughout Japan to demonstrate Artillery Brigade at Osan Air Base. our expeditionary capability, validate our “Thank you to the 94th Army Air and Air and Missile Defense competencies, Missile Defense Command and 38th Air and reinforce our commitment to a safe Defense Artillery Brigade command teams and free Indo-Pacific region.” for entrusting me with this responsibility,” Venton dives into his responsibility as (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Raquel Birk) said Venton, a Cadiz, Spain native. “I get battalion senior enlisted advisor during ^Lt. Col. Rosanna Clemente, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment commander, passes the battalion colors to follow in the footsteps of some amazing Keen Sword 2021 – a joint expeditionary to Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel S. Venton, signifying the transfer of responsibility during an assumption of responsibility senior leaders. It is such a privilege.” bilateral exercise alongside Japan Self-De- ceremony at the Rocker Enlisted Club, Kadena Air Base, Oct. 20. Lt. Col. Rosanna Clemente, 1-1 ADA fense Forces. By Sgt. Raquel Birk Club here Oct. 20. commander, presided over the ceremony “Lt. Col. Clemente, I look forward 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel S. Venton and welcomed Venton to the team. to serving with you and continuing to 10/20/2020 - KADENA AIR BASE — The took over as the new senior enlisted advi- “Command Sgt. Maj. Venton – I am lead this battalion to greatness,” Venton 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery sor of the ‘Snake Eyes Battalion,’ relieving looking forward to serving alongside you remarked. “You and Sgt. Maj. Gulley have Regiment held an assumption of respon- Sgt. Maj. Shawn T. Gulley, who was the in the battalion – to forge a new path as already made my wife Hyun and I feel like sibility ceremony at the Rocker Enlisted battalion’s interim command sergeant Snake Eyes Soldiers continue to support a family. I can’t wait to get started.”
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U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment prepare to execute a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System rapid infiltration to Iwo To from Okinawa as part of Exercise Noble Fury, at Kadena Air Base, Oct. 10.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hannah Hall) ^U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy, left, the III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, observes a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System on the flight line at Iwo To, Japan, Oct. 10. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Harmon) By III Marine to establish expeditionary fires bases and to sharpen their skills while practicing expeditionary warfighting concepts that Expeditionary Force forward arming and refueling points missions specifically designed for the ensure III MEF remains the ‘fight now’ 10/16/2020 - OKINAWA — Noble Fury throughout the Indo-Pacific at any time Indo-Pacific,” said Commander, U.S. 7th force in the Indo-Pacific,” said Clardy. 21, a joint training exercise involving and place, further enabling the Navy and Fleet, Vice Adm. Bill Merz. “We must be ready to rapidly deploy in Marines and Sailors from III Marine Ex- the larger joint force in times of conflict.” “While we work together with our support of—and stand with—our allies peditionary Force and 7th Fleet is taking The joint exercise will involve participa- Marine counterparts on a daily basis, this and partners throughout the region.” place Oct. 6 to Oct. 15 on Okinawa and tion from 3d Marine Division, 3d Marine exercise capitalizes on our close relation- The AMA ESG is comprised of am- other Japanese islands, including Iwo To. Logistics Group, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, ship to further advance our combined phibious assault ship USS America, dock Noble Fury is part of ongoing joint III MEF Information Group, the 31st capability. Noble Fury is complex, and landing ships USS Germantown (LSD III MEF-7th Fleet integrated training. Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Ro- required detailed planning across both 42) and USS New Orleans (LPD 18), The exercise improves both commands’ tational Force – Darwin, and assets from Blue and Green staffs in support of the embarked Marines and Sailors from the ability to work together in simultaneous, 7th Fleet, including USS America (LHA 6) two-week exercise,” Merz said. 31st MEU, Sailors and helicopters from distributed events. Expeditionary Strike Group (AMAESG), Primary events will include a command the Archangels of Helicopter Sea Combat “The Commandant’s Planning Guid- and assets from the Air Force’s 18th Wing. post exercise and field training events that Squadron Twenty-Five, embarked Sailors ance envisions a Marine Corps that can “These exercises provide opportu- enhance III MEF and 7th Fleet’s ability to form Tactical Air Control Squadron Two support the U.S. Navy by defending and nities for high-end dynamic training, conduct distributed operations through- One, Fleet denying key maritime terrain and sup- allowing our naval and joint forces to out the region. Surgical Team Seven, and embarked porting sea control,” said Lt. Gen. H. Stacy exercise their skills in the littorals as an “Throughout Noble Fury we will ex- staff members of Amphibious Squadron Clardy, III MEF commanding general. integrated force. Noble Fury gives our ercise distributed command and control Eleven and Expeditionary Strike Group “Noble Fury improves the MEF’s ability Marines and Sailors the opportunity operations, joint fires integration, and Seven. OCTOBER 23, 2020 SAMURAI GATE 5 CFAO Executive Officer Last Flight
(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Dickinson) Cmdr. Thomas Taylor, executive officer of Commander Fleet Activities Okinawa (CFAO), is sprayed with water by his family during a traditional ‘wetting down’ ceremony following his last flight in the Navy on Kadena Air Base, Oct. 15. CFAO supports the full spectrum of Navy operations on Okinawa and its major tenant commands are Commander Task Force 76, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5 and Patrol and Reconnaissance Force 7th Fleet.
Engineering Aide Constructionman Joshua Mueller, from Vancouver, Wash., assigned to U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3, weighs a soil sample to test its compaction for the foundation of a Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar system housing project on board Camp Hansen, Oct. 12. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Lopez) 6 SAMURAI GATE OCTOBER 23, 2020
To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please visit www.kadena.af.mil NOTICE current TRICARE health plan such as Activating Important Message from Your disposition of personal effects for Tech. Sgt. South-side and MUNS Military (reservists), Deactivating (reservist), deployments, Shogun MEDICS Warrell Ricketts, deceased, 353rd Special Service Stations shut down injured on Active Duty, PCS, Separating, Retiring, In order to provide better care to our patients, Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, as Contractors will be conducting leak detection Marriage (or divorce), new baby, adoption, college and allow our healthcare teams to focus on stated in AFI 34-244, Disposition of Personal tests Oct. 24 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Motor age dependents, Medicare eligibility, or death in readiness, the 18th Medical Group is finalizing Property and Effects. Any person having claims gasoline (MOGAS/Unleaded) pumps will be the family. Enrollment actions made during this the transition that begun a year ago. During for or against Tech. Sgt. Warrell Ricketts should down completely during this time. For diesel fuel, period will take effect on January 1, 2021. Please this final phase, you may see a change to your contact 2nd Lt. Constance Miller at DSN 634- the north-side service station (bldg. 3572) will visit www.tricare.mil for more information or Primary Care Manager, yet the care you receive 9152. (353 SOAMXS/CCQ/634-9152) still be open. For more information, contact Fuel contact the Kadena TRICARE office at 630-4310. will remain largely unchanged. We thank you Servicing Center at 634-3773. The TRICARE office at the Kadena Medical Clinic for your patience and understanding during this Customer Service Operations Update is unable to assist with Federal Employees Dental time. If you have any comments or concerns Customer Service Walk-In Hours from 8 a.m. to A&FRC will be closed for Monthly and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP). Please you can contact our Patient Administration at noon (Monday to Friday) Appointments (noon to 3 Staff Training contact United Concordia at 1-844-653-4060 630-4310. p.m. except Wednesdays for PCS In-processing) Airman & Family Readiness Center will be closed (OCONUS) or 1-844-653-4061 (CONUS) for dental In case you were wondering… request via CPTS Share point site: https:// Oct. 30 from noon to 5 p.m. for monthly staff coverage. You can also visit www.tricare.mil/ Why did my Primary Care Manager (PCM) kadena.eis.pacaf.af.mil/18WG/WSA/CPTS/FMF/ training. For more information, contact Hiroko dental or www.benefeds.com/programs for your change? – In order to maximize efficiency and SitePages/Home.aspx. Cashier’s Cage: 8 a.m. Bush at 634-3366. dependent dental and vision coverage needs. increase access to care, our new structure allows to noon Mondays & Wednesdays. For more Enrollment is not automatic, you must be eligible dedicated provider teams to focus their attention information, contact 18th CPTS at 634-1300. 18th LRS Hazmart Temporary Closure for the program. to specific Squadrons and/or on the healthcare 18rh Logistics Readiness Squadron Hazmart needs of family members. (Patients will be AADD Update Customer Service will be closed Oct. 27 due to TRICARE Overseas & Referral notified via mail of PCM change. Please ensure Airmen Against Drunk Driving is now fully a power outage and training at alternate location. Management postal mail has been updated in DEERS.) operational! We will be operating from the Please send an email to 18lrs.hazmatservice@ Have you received a referral from your Primary Am I able to request to keep my original PCM? – Heritage Room in Building 728 for the time us.af.mil for any urgent requests prior to the Care Manager and wondering what you should Quality of care and patient satisfaction are both being. If you or anyone you know is interested in closure date. Hazmart will reopen Oct. 28. do next? Once RMC receives your referral from important to us. However, requests for a PCM volunteering with us, please feel free to share the For more information, contact 1st Lt. Daniel the PCM, they will process it to either USNHO change will be routed through MDG leadership link below to our sign up genius page. For more Hernandez at 634-9992 or Tech. Sgt. Brittany or to TRICARE ISOS for off-base specialty care. and be determined on an individual basis. (All information please stay tuned to our Facebook Bader at 634-7344. If your referral is with USNHO, please allow patients have the right to request an appointment page: Kadena AB A2D2, or contact A1C Alejandro them 3 business days to contact you to book for a second opinion with an alternate provider.) Rodriguez at [email protected]. Kadena Housing Closure your appointment. If your referral is for off-base Is there a way to communicate concerns? – Our Kadena Housing Office will be closed Oct. 27 specialty care, Kadena RMC will contact you to Patient and Family Partnership Council meets WIC Overseas Program due to a scheduled power outage. We apologize update all your contact information and process the first Thursday of every month and allows WIC Overseas is a supplemental nutrition for any inconvenience. For more information, it to TRICARE ISOS, who has the ultimate MDG leaders to hear the voice of the patient and program designed for pregnant, postpartum, and contact Kristen Midyett at 634-0582. responsibility to source a Host Nation facility family. For specific details you can contact our breastfeeding women, infants and children up and book the appointment. The length of time Patient Advocate at 630-4146. to the age of 5. As a WIC Overseas participant, TRICARE Corner to receive an appointment date varies on the How can I communicate with my PCM team? you can receive nutrition education in the form TRICARE Open Season is the annual period clinic specialty; this wait time may fluctuate – Please check TRICARE Online’s Patient of individual counseling and group classes, when dependent beneficiaries can enroll in or between 2-8 weeks. ISOS will communicate with Portal to enroll/log in to Secure Messaging at breastfeeding support, supplemental foods change their health care coverage for the next beneficiaries via email. Please note a few off base www.TRICAREOnline.com. You can securely such as milk, juice, cheese, cereal, eggs and year. TRICARE Open Season is November facilities require a negative PCR (COVID) test 3-4 communicate with your PCM team for questions, fresh fruits and vegetables, and referrals to other 9 - December 14, 2020. If you decide not to days prior to attending an off-base appointment. appointments, medication refills and much more. health care agencies. For more information and change health plans, your current option will be Kadena RMC will coordinate with your PCM to check financial/residential eligibility, visit or locked in until the next open enrollment season or team to order the PCR test for you prior to your Disposition of Personal Effects, Tech. call the WIC Overseas office nearest you. when a qualifying life event occurs. A qualifying appointment. For more information, any questions Sgt. Warrell Ricketts • Kadena Air Base (Bldg. 428) DSN:(632-9427 life event allows a beneficiary to modify their regarding referrals, contact the RMC at 630-4817. 2nd Lt. Constance Miller is authorized to make or 632-6223); off base, call: 098-938-1111, then OCTOBER 23, 2020 SAMURAI GATE 7 632-9427/6223. Air Force Comptroller Services Portal also encouraged) documenting their run to win • Camp Foster (Bldg. 5717) DSN:(645-9419); off (CSP) Live at Kadena AB an award. This event is for all of Team Kadena, base, call: 098-970-9419. Customers can now submit finance questions family members included, to raise awareness • Camp Courtney (Bldg. 4408) DSN:(622-9424); related to accounting, civilian pay, military pay about the 2020 CFC. Awards will be given to off base, call: 098-954-9424. and travel to 18th CPTS virtually. Customers can the fastest pace for males and females, and the • Camp Kinser (Bldg. 107 Rm 121) DSN:(637- track inquiries from start to finish with notifications unit with the most participation. Send run info 4899); off base, call: 098-970-5555. alerting of status changes. Customers can also to: [email protected] & justin. search knowledge articles to find answers to [email protected] to participate. For more How to File a Complaint with IG questions without the wait! To get started visit the information, contact Capt. Joseph Fehrman at If you believe you are unable to resolve your portal at: https://usaf.dps.mil/teams/saffmcsp/ 634-4752 or Tech. Sgt. Justin Chitwood at 634- complaint through supervisory channels, you may portal 1207. seek IG assistance to determine if the complaint should be filed with the IG. You can file a Think Before You Drink VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES complaint if you reasonably believe inappropriate Don’t become a statistic. Think before you Shogun Crossfit Team conduct has occurred or a violation of law, policy, drink. Don’t drive – call a ride. For a safe ride The Shogun Crossfit is looking for volunteer procedures, or regulation has been committed. home call these numbers: Kadena Taxi at coaches to help our community. For more Complete the personnel data information on an AF 098-970-8888(option 8). Panda Taxi (off base) information on joining our team, please email Form 102 and briefly outline the facts and relevant 098-937-8989. Daiko 098-932-4035. us at [email protected] to get more information related to the issue or complaint. information. List the allegations of wrongdoing briefly, in UPCOMING EVENTS general terms and provide supporting narrative Combined Federal Campaign Kickoff Native American Indian Heritage Month detail and documents later, when interviewed by Event The Native American Indian Heritage Month an IG person. Allegations should be written as The 2020 CFC Kickoff Event, Virtual 5K & committee is looking for volunteers to help with bullets and should answer who committed the Marathon: Members will have from Oct. 12 - 31 coordinating and planning for events planned Nov. violation; what violation was committed; what law, to record their fastest times (5K or Marathon) 1 - 30. For more information or location, please regulation, procedures, or policy was violated; via smart device and send in pictures (selfies contact Tech. Sgt. Jezzebelle Nguyen 632-6453. when did the violation occur. Help is available: Call your Kadena IG office at 634-7622 for Maj Sarabia, 634-2768 for SMSgt Aguirre, or leave a message on the Kadena Fraud, Waste, & Abuse (FWA) Hotline at 634-0404. INFORMATION General Election 2020 It’s not too late to cast your absentee vote in the Nov. 3, 2020. Visit www.fvap.gov and complete a Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot (FWAB). If you have received your ballot and need to fax it back? You can do so at the Kadena USO. Please stop by your Installation Voting Assistance Office located in the Airman & Family Readiness Center in Bldg. 220 between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or call at 634-3366. Kadena and Camp Foster Emergency Numbers Kadena Fire Emergency Services reminds everyone to program their cell phones with the emergency numbers. To report an emergency on Kadena via cell, dial 098-934-5911, and from an office phone, dial 911. For Camp Foster via cell, dial 098-911-1911, or from an office phone, dial 911. 8 SAMURAI GATE OCTOBER 23, 2020
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