Housing office provides safe, U.S. Forces Japan extends Japan-wide clean homes for families, public health emergency ensures mission readiness By U.S. Forces Japan 5/12/2020 - YOKOTA AIR BASE, Tokyo — The commander of U.S. Forces Japan, Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, extended the public health emergency (PHE) today for all of Japan. This order extends the previous Japan-wide PHE declared on April 15, 2020. The PHE will remain in effect through June 14, 2020, unless it is renewed or terminated sooner by the USFJ Commander. USFJ continually assesses preventative measures and continues to encourage strict hygiene and social distancing to reduce the risk of transmission. 在日米軍、日本全国の米軍基地・施設を対象 とした公衆衛生非常事態宣言を延長 2020 年 5 月 12 日付 公衆衛生非常事態宣言は、在日米軍 A local contractor cleans a windowsill during a home 横田基地、東京 － 在日米軍司令官 司令官により更新または解除されな inspection May 7, at Kadena Air Base. Members from ケビン・シュナイダー中将は本日、日 い限り、2020 年 6 月 14 日まで有効 the 718th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Okinawa Military Housing office are performing inspections daily to ensure 本全国の米軍基 地・施設を対象とし です。 cleanliness in order to provide safe homes for military た公衆衛生非常事態宣言を延長しま families who arrive during the COVID-19 crisis. した。この命令は、2020 年 4 月 15 感染拡大のリスクを軽減するために、 (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton) 日に発令された以前の日本全国の米 在日米軍は必要な予防手段を継続的 軍基地・施設を対象とした公衆衛生 に検証し、厳格な衛生管理とソーシャ By Staff Sgt. on their mission knowing their must be ready to execute in sup- Benjamin Sutton families are taken care of. port of preserving peace in the 非 常 事 態 宣 言 を 延 長するも のです。 ル ディスタン シン グ を 奨 励しま す。 18th Wing Public Affairs There are currently over 300 Pacific. Providing safe and clean 5/12/2020 - KADENA AIR units prepared to support con- homes allows them to focus on BASE — For months, Okinawa tingency housing requirements their mission.” coronavirus Military Housing has worked across the island and the housing Upon arrival, members and If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, to protect service members and office has the ability to surge and their families are placed into a families as well as their em- prepare more if needed 14-day Restriction of Movement CALL AHEAD before proceeding to a medical facility. ployees by providing available “Ensuring homes are safe is vi- phase where they’re monitored homes, protective equipment tal to preserving our readiness,” by both their unit leadership as Kadena Medical Clinic: and enforcing social distancing said Capt. Gregory Brady, 718th well as medical teams. Many of wherever possible. Civil Engineer Squadron hous- these members begin telework- 630-4817 or 098-960-4817 Providing a safe and clean ing flight commander. “In the ing during this time in order to be home allows service members midst of the ongoing COVID-19 U.S. Naval Hospital: who arrive at Kadena AB to focus pandemic, our service members HOUSING Page 2 090-6861-5230 1st SOS legacy continues with the MC-130J a fleet of MC-130J Air Commando IIs pre- active specialized air mobility squadron in viously assigned to the 17th Special Opera- the Pacific Theater. Col Michael Thomas tions Squadron on Friday, April 17. then officiated an in-flight Change of -Com This event marked a historic moment mand between Lt Col Joshua Petry and Lt for the 353rd Special Operations Group, Col Jaefen Thielker in the cargo compart- the 1st SOS and the 17th SOS. Due to the ment of Goose 01. COVID-19 pandemic a traditional cere- Members of the 1st SOS participated mony gathering the squadrons in forma- in Operation EAGLE CLAW 40 years ago. tion wasn’t possible so instead the 1st SOS Out of this operation, the 1st SOS earned and the 17th SOS flew in formation. A for- the motto “With the Guts to Try”. As is tra- mation flight made up of two MC-130Js, dition in the 1st SOS, each time a new type Jakal 01 and Goose 01, flew over Okinawa of aircraft becomes the primary aircraft, the to symbolically recognize the contribu- squadron’s flying callsign changes. The 1st tions the 17th SOS has made to U.S. air- SOS has flown under the callsign, “Stray” power since WWII, and to symbolize the with MC-130E Combat Talon aircraft, and transition of its members and aircraft to most recently with “Goose” when it flew the 1st SOS. MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft. With This was the last flight of the 17th SOS the MC-130J Commando II aircraft the 1st in the Pacific Theater. This flight also SOS will now assume the callsign “Guts”. marked the inaugural MC-130J Comman- “A sincere thank you to the men and do II flight for the 1st SOS and the squad- women across the SOG who made this ron’s Change of Command. unique heritage ceremony possible, and to (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Renee Douglas) ^Col Michael Thomas officiated an in-flight Change of Command between Lt Col Joshua Petry and Lt Col Jaefen Thielker When the two aircraft passed in forma- the many that have served in both squad- in the cargo compartment of a MC-130J Air Commando II. tion over Kadena Air Base the 17th SOS rons throughout the years,” said Colo- Commander, Lt Col Joshua Jackson, flying nel Michael Thomas, Commander, 353rd By 1st Lt. Renee Douglas unique Change of Command ceremony the Jakal 01, broke off from the formation and SOG. “The Batcats will remember there is 353rd Special Operations Group 1st Special Operations Squadron gained a landed for the last time. The moment Ja- “No Mission too Demanding” because we 4/21/2020 - KADENA AIR BASE — In a new commander and the responsibility for kal 01 landed the 1st SOS became the only will always have “The Guts to Try”.” 2 SAMURAI GATE MAY 15, 2020 HOUSING From Page 1 ed them on desks to provide droplet pro- prepared for mission essential tasks once tection for our customers and employees,” the ROM phase ends. Brady said. “Our furniture repair section “To date, we have had over more than switched from re-upholstering furniture 200 personnel complete their 14-day ROM to production of cloth masks. These masks in contingency housing,” Brady explained. were provided to both our employees and Beginning in February, the housing of- the rest of the 18th Wing.” fice was tasked with leaning forward to Along with providing increased protec- make sure there were areas and places to tive equipment, an important part of low- house members and their families who ar- ering the potential spread of COVID-19 is rived at KAB and needed to be put into a to reduce personal contact. ROM status. “We’ve moved to split shift operations “The first six contingency homes we to minimize the number of employees used are on Kadena AB and isolated from present in any of our facilities at any time,” the remainder of the base,” said Senior Brady continued. “We stopped all walk-in Master Sgt. Tyhae Willocks, 718th CES, support and moved to appointment only as housing flight superintendent. “The loca- many requests do not require the customer tion was perfect to ensure social distancing to visit our office in person and can be ad- and separation from the remaining base dressed remotely.” populace. These homes already had furni- These measures have reduced foot traf- Midori Hashmoto, 718th Civil Engineer Squadron ture and appliances in them so it made the fic in the housing office by 70% since Janu- housing office customer service clerk, speaks to a most sense to put members there for their ary, according to Brady. customer May 5, at Kadena Air Base. ROM duration.” Additionally, led by Willocks, the hous- (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton) After the initial wave of families arrived, ing office has held multiple Facebook live and maintenance teams did a full survey Marine Corps Base Camp Kinser where an the housing office located an additional 30 events to communicate with residents and of all the homes, addressed the minor re- apartment tower renovation was completed homes which met the criteria. They im- provide customer support and service. pair requirements, cleaned the houses, and just in time for use as contingency housing. mediately assigned maintenance teams to Customers can reach out to them via Face- delivered furniture,” Brady explained. “The “When the tower on Camp Kinser be- work on getting the homes up to standard book messenger for quick and convenient 718th Force Support Squadron provided came available it gave us the option to out- quickly to accommodate projected incom- responses to questions. linens to ensure service members can ar- fit the entire tower with appliances and ing arrivals. “While our Eagle Hardware stores have rive at a home that is ready for a family to furniture, then hand it over to the camp “The first iteration was relatively small reduced availability, we have ensured cus- live in.” leadership so they have the ability to isolate consisting of 36 homes,” Willocks said. tomers still receive self-help parts and have The goal is at least 500 houses ready and and ROM members as needed,” Willocks “However, as COVID-19 evolved we saw a volunteer-based delivery system which is available to be used as contingency homes. stated. the need to lean forward by locating and more convenient and safer for residents,” Additionally, the housing office has a plan Despite the suitable temporary living furnishing more homes for use. We ex- Brady said. for well over 800 homes to be available in conditions, the housing office wants to be panded our capabilities and our housing According to Brady, to support Oki- the coming months if required. able to provide members with homes. maintenance and furnishing teams worked nawa-wide requirements, the 718th CES “As Okinawa Military Housing we are “Our biggest focus now is catching around-the-clock in order to keep mem- surveyed all of the vacant houses on the responsible for every Department of De- members who come off of ROM so they are bers who arrive separate while they under- island primarily looking at houses under fense service member and family on the able to be immediately moved into perma- go their ROM. This ensures their safety as construction or renovation. The 718th CES island,” Willocks said. “So we decided to nent homes. Doing this helps the members well as the rest of the base.” oversees a $1.4B military family housing carve out a section on each installation that and their families better adjust to living and Additionally, the housing office imple- construction program to support the Air can accommodate members and their fam- working here. The uncertainty of the situa- mented procedures at their facilities across Force’s efforts to revitalize Military Family ilies. This provides each camp or base the tion can cause more stress for these mem- Okinawa to protect employees and cus- Housing on Okinawa. opportunity and ability to have their own bers, so we work hard to ensure they are tomers. “Many of these homes had minor main- contingency housing.” aware of their options and are able to get a “We procured glass dividers and mount- tenance requirements so our inspectors One of the largest efforts was on U.S. permanent home quickly.”

ber can use. For example, the Although the Department member can deny entry to mov- of Defense is operating under a DoD, Department of the Air Force take steps to ing personnel or question them “stop movement” order through about adhering to health pro- at least June 30, some personnel tection protocols. They also are have been authorized to move protect military families moving during COVID-19 specifically empowered to ter- to new locations to meet critical By Secretary of virus pandemic. wear face coverings, clean fre- minate the move entirely if they mission requirements. the Air Force Secretary of Defense Mark quently touched surfaces and feel the moving crew is compro- The military services (U.S. Public Affairs Esper authorized the measures, sanitize their hands often. They mising their safety. The move Army, Navy, Marines Corps, Air 5/6/2020 - ARLINGTON, Va. which went into immediate ef- must also minimize the number would be rescheduled at a later Force, Coast Guard and Space — The Department of Defense, fect. of personnel at the member’s date. Force) are required to verify in conjunction with U.S. Trans- Under the new standards, residence in order to meet social “It’s important that DoD with 100% of their service mem- portation Command, has ad- moving industry personnel distancing requirements. families know they are empow- bers that moving companies are opted a set of safety measures must adhere to all Centers for In addition to prescrib- ered to make decisions on the complying with these safety and protocols designed to pro- Disease Control and Preven- ing health and safety standards spot and that they have a voice measures during their moves. tect military personnel and their tion COVID-19 health protec- that all moving companies and in the process,” said Rick Marsh, Visit move.mil to read the families who are required to tion protocols while in the ser- their employees must meet, the director of the Defense Per- latest guidance for Defense Per- move household goods to new vice member’s residence. That standards also outline specific sonal Property Program at US- sonal Property Program cus- assignments during the corona- means moving personnel must powers that any military mem- TRANSCOM. tomers.

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Department of and resources, including: Much of the 309th EMXG’s Defense Office of • Money Ready — A workload involves repair and over- Financial Readiness guide to support the edu- haul of electrical systems that can- 5/11/2020 — Military cation of spouses in tack- not be done from home. Carver spouses often are the fam- ling a variety of financial said personal work areas have been ily’s chief financial offi- topics most relevant to adjusted to maximize social dis- cer. From managing per- their current situations; tancing in the electrical shops. manent-change-of-station • MilLife Milestones — A A second shift was also added moves to unexpected emer- resource to empower spouses in the generator squadron where gencies and changes in pay, to make smart money moves the work areas do not allow for so- there is little doubt about the during life’s big moments; cial distancing. In addition, work- importance of understanding • Videos — Featuring fi- ers have been issued cloth face (U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs) the unique circumstances of nancial tips and tools by ^Greg Olsen, 309th Electronics Maintenance Group, welds a part from a B-809 ground power unit coverings to give them additional managing personal finances fellow military spouses; April 29, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. protection when it’s needed. in the military life. • Blog — Real conversations “We have been very fortunate In recognition of military covering the latest mon- By Cynthia Griggs graphically separated unit at Kade- that none of our team members spouses and the important ey-related topics and issues; 75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs na Air Base in Okinawa, which have been directly affected by the role they have in keeping the • Resources — Military sup- 5/12/2020 - HILL AIR FORCE provides depot-level support to the virus and we are making sure that force financially ready, The port links, financial calcu- BASE, UT — The 309th Elec- Pacific theater. all our valued team members stay Department of Defense Of- lators, quizzes and more to tronics Maintenance Group out of Ronald Carver, 309th EMXG healthy,” said Carver. fice of Financial Readiness in- elevate financial literacy; and the Ogden Air Logistics Complex deputy director, said nearly 15% He said he’s proud of the work- troduces MilSpouse Money • Social Media — A com- at Hill Air Force Base is still mis- of the group’s employees are tele- force’s flexibility and with the way Mission, a new financial ed- munity of support and mo- sion-ready even with COVID-19 working during the pandemic. the mission continues to be exe- ucation resource just for mil- tivation to help spouses lead protections in place. “Teleworking is a new con- cuted delivering critical parts to itary spouses. their best financial lives. The 309th EMXG is the elec- cept for us and has required some the warfighter. MilSpouse Money Mission MilSpouse Money Mis- tronics center for the Ogden ALC change in how we manage our “The support to the warfighter is the DOD’s primary resource sion aims to create a commu- and provides repair and overhaul workloads and communication as hasn’t faltered thanks to the ded- designed for and to provide nity for military spouses and for exchangeable assets for a mul- a team,” said Carver. “Largely they ication of the people of EMXG,” military spouses with trusted to help them know where to titude of systems on a wide assort- perform support and planning Carver said. “We had people work information they can use to turn for trusted financial edu- ment of Air Force weapons systems functions, such as managing train- overtime or in other shops in order be more empowered and ac- cation, officials explained. including fighter aircraft, intercon- ing, facilities and resources.” to make sure critical assets are de- tively be involved in making Follow and share Mil- tinental ballistic missiles, powered The employees remotely man- livered.” financial decisions for their Spouse Money Mission on aerospace ground equipment, tac- age the workload coming and Despite the stress of the pan- families’ financial well-being Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, tical shelters, as well as refurbish- schedule when and what shops will demic, Carver said the employees and achievement of financial YouTube, Pinterest and visit ment of radomes worldwide. take on new work as well. for the most part have been doing goals, officials said. the Office of Financial Read- The group employs more than Carver said one of the lessons well. MilSpouse Money Mission iness for additional financial 700 personnel distributed across they’ve learned is building the “They are just eager to have all offers military spouses acces- tools and resources. four squadrons and three support group’s information technology in- the team back together and to get sections. The group also has a geo- frastructure. He said the group is more work brought in,” he said. 4 SAMURAI GATE MAY 15, 2020 Members of the Okinawan Government sample soil on MCAS Futenma

(U.S. Marine Corps photos by LCpl. Zachary R. Larsen) U.S. Marines and Sailors assist Okinawa Government Officals by sampling soil on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, May 11. Representitives from Marine Corps Installations Pacific, Okinawa Defense Bureau, and Okinawa Prefectural Government will each receive 7 sample bottles of soil.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Courtney A. Robertson) U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 4, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, hook simulated cargo to a CH-53E Super Stallion at Landing Zone Swan, Okinawa, May 1. CLB-4 conducts Helicopter Support Team operations to train landing support specialists and pilots to transfer heavy equipment and supplies with a CH-53E Super Stallion. DoD to implement new laws for tobacco sales beginning in August products — including cigarettes, increases risks of smoking-related illnesses Fitzgerald says the APHC TFL website smokeless tobacco, hookah to- and death.” is a targeted priority in the Department of bacco, cigars, pipe tobacco, elec- According to the APHC 2018 Health of Defense Instruction 1010.10, Health Pro- tronic nicotine delivery systems the Force report, 23 percent of Soldiers re- motion and Disease Prevention. including e-cigarettes and e-liq- ported tobacco use with prevalence rang- “We continuously update the site to re- uids to any person younger than ing from 8.3 percent to 31 percent across flect the latest TFL evidence-based strate- 21 years of age. Effective Aug. 1, Army installations. Smokers under the gies and interventions,” said Fitzgerald. the Department of Defense will age of 25 are the largest group represent- Fitzgerald says it’s important for leaders no longer sell tobacco products ed. Across the age groups, the prevalence to support the T21 policy change. to anyone under the age of 21, of tobacco use among male Soldiers was “For this policy to be effective at increas- including service members. more than double that of female Soldiers. ing the readiness and health of our Army, The Office of the Under The Centers for Disease Control and leaders at all levels need to communicate Secretary of Defense published Prevention indicate if the current rate of support of Tobacco 21 laws,” said Fitzger- (U.S. Army illustration by Graham Snodgrass) policy making it unlawful for cigarette smoking among Americans under ald. “Tobacco 21 with no military exemp- By Douglas Holl any retail outlet on DOD installations and the age of 18 continues, 5.6 million of those tion was passed because the health of our 5/5/2020 - ABERDEEN PROVING facilities within the U.S. and its territories youths will die from a smoking-related dis- young Soldiers is just as important as their GROUND, Md. — Although most Amer- and possessions, and on U.S. naval vessels ease. This would equate to one of every 13 civilian peers.” icans are rightfully focused on the current at a U.S. port, to sell tobacco products, in- Americans under the age of 18 alive today. The APHC “Education for Individuals” health threat posed by the novel coronavi- cluding electronic nicotine delivery sys- “APHC’s challenge goal is to eliminate Tobacco Free Living toolkit offers a num- rus, or COVID-19, tobacco use is still the tems, to any person younger than 21 years tobacco use from the Army by 2025,” said ber of resource links to assist Soldiers, Ci- number one cause of preventable disease, of age. Retail outlets are required to post Fitzgerald. “The Soldier of 2025 is in mid- vilians and Family members with the goal disability and death in the United States. signs no later than July 1 informing pa- dle school today. We highlight the Tobacco of tobacco-free living. In recognition of the long-term harm trons of this policy change. Free Living program on our website to help The Army Public Health Center focus- caused by early onset tobacco use, Pres- “Research has shown that raising the Soldiers, Family members, Department of es on promoting healthy people, commu- ident Donald Trump signed legislation legal age of sale to 21 would likely reduce the Army Civilians, and military retirees, nities, animals and workplaces through the in December 2019 amending the Federal youth tobacco initiation and use,” said Co- adopt lifestyles that prevent the initiation prevention of disease, injury and disability Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and raising rey Fitzgerald, Army Public Health Cen- of tobacco use, help those who want to quit of Soldiers, military retirees, their families, the federal minimum age for sale of tobac- ter public health social worker. “Nearly all tobacco succeed, live free from the effects veterans, Army civilian employees, and an- co products from 18 to 21 years. This legis- smokers start as children or young adults of second and third-hand smoke exposure, imals through population-based monitor- lation, known as Tobacco 21 or T21, makes and these groups are heavily targeted by the and create tobacco free zones where chil- ing, investigations, and technical consulta- it unlawful for any retailer to sell tobacco tobacco industry. Early onset of tobacco use dren live, learn and play.” tions. U.S. Service members return from Guam U.S. service members arrive from Guam on Kadena Air Base, April 27. While in Guam, U.S. service members with 3rd Marine Logistics Group offloaded an Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) from the Watson-class vehicle cargo ship USNS Dahl (T-AKR-312). The EMF will provide expanded medical capabilities in support of the DoD’s COVID-19 response and enable forces to be postured to support Guam and the region if a Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) mission is requested.

(U.S. Marine Corps photos by Pfc. Courtney A. Robertson) ^U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gabriel Garcia checks in service members arriving from Guam on Kadena Air Base, April 27. MAY 15, 2020 SAMURAI GATE 5 VP-45 participates in 7th Social distancing award ceremony Fleet integrated operations Service members from Patrol Squadron from Patrol Squadron FOUR FIVE perform pre- flight procedures on a P-8A Poseidon aircraft, May 5. VP-45 is participating in 7th fleet integrated operations designed to coordinate and synchronize maritime operations in the Indo-Pacific.

(U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Thomas A. Higgins) Service ^ members from Patrol Squadron Capt. Scott Hardy, Commander, Fleet FOUR FIVE Activities Okinawa commanding officer, perform conducts an awards ceremony in accordance pre-flight with current social distancing requirements at procedures on a CFAO, Kadena Air Base, May 8. P-8A Poseidon (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David R. Krigbaum) aircraft, May 5, at Kadena Air Base. Seabees with NMCB-5 support AWO3 Kolten ^ Wiechman from White Beach Patrol Squadron FOUR FIVE performs Naval Facility’s pre-flight procedures on a Fire Station P-8A Poseidon Utilitiesman 3rd Class Richard Robledo, from Saint aircraft, May 5. Marry, Georgia, and Builder 3rd Class Jaqueline Maleckar, from Cedar Lake, Indiana, both deployed with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, cut sheets for the walls of a new mezzanine structure at White Beach Naval Facility’s Fire Station, in support of Commander Fleet Activities Okinawa, May 5. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Joshua Moore) 6 SAMURAI GATE MAY 15, 2020

To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please visit www.kadena.af.mil NOTICE make exceptions to allow travel of inbound How to File a Complaint with IG 4. Individuals will also log date, time (arrival/ PCS (Current as of May 12) dependents to join their member at Kadena and If you believe you are unable to resolve your departure) and location for any visits to 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron Passenger to allow the return of Kadena personnel from complaint through supervisory channels, healthcare facilities Travel and Personal Property Shipments non-GFM TDY or leave. you may seek IG assistance to determine Noncompliance with this directive by military (HHG and UB) for Air Force PCS, TDY, and if the complaint should be filed with the IG. members is punishable under the Uniformed government-funded leave are stopped IAW JSVRO OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT You can file a complaint if you reasonably Code of Military Justice. Those not subject latest Stop Movement policies with the 2020 ROAD TAX believe inappropriate conduct has occurred to military law may be barred or denied exception of the following: 1. ROAD TAX PAYMENT. The on-base 2020 or a violation of law, policy, procedures, or access to the installation.For any questions or - Passenger Travel and Personal Property Mobile Road Show events are cancelled. regulation has been committed. Complete information, please see your respective chain of Shipments for approved Retirements or 2. ROAD TAX OFFICE are no longer accepting the personnel data information on an AF Form command. Separations SOFA members at their office for payment, due 102 and briefly outline the facts and relevant - Personal Property Shipments that have been to COVID risk increase. information related to the issue or complaint. 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To report an emergency Shipments allowed for Joint Staff-Approved insurance office for verification of service. the violation; what violation was committed; on Kadena via cell, dial 098-934-5911, and from deployments Members with an approved Members must bring fees in Yen and their what law, regulation, procedures, or policy was an office phone, dial 911. For Camp Foster via ETP can contact the local TMO to original Japanese title, individuals will receive violated; when did the violation occur. Help is cell, dial 098-911-1911, or from an office phone, reschedule Passenger Travel and/or Personal a Road Tax receipt upon payment. available: Call your Kadena IG office at 634-7622 dial 911. Property Shipments with Unit Commander - CITY HALL OFFICES: A/Yellow Plated/ for Maj Sarabia, 634-2768 for SMSgt Aguirre, or endorsement. Mini-Cars and motorcycles must process their leave a message on the Kadena Fraud, Waste, Base Facilities: (Current as of May 4) At this time all other members can schedule payments at their respective City Hall Office. & Abuse (FWA) Hotline at 634-0404. Schools and Childcare: Passenger Travel and/or Personal Property Members must bring fees in Yen and their DoDEA Schools: Closed indefinitely Shipments for a pack date or travel start date original Japanese title, individuals will receive Contact tracing has been School Age Care: Open to single and dual after 24 May 2020 for moves to/from OCONUS a Road Tax receipt upon payment. implemented to track the possible military parents, and military with working or 15 May 2020 for moves within CONUS. 3. DECAL ISSUANCE. All SOFA members must spread of COVID-19 spouses. Additional open spaces now allow for For guidance on stop movement, PCS, TDY, receive a 2020 Road Tax Decal from JSVRO. 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(U.S. Marine Corps infographic by CIV Satoru Koki) 8 SAMURAI GATE MAY 15, 2020

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing is taxied to parking at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., April 30.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jette Carr)

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, to refuel during a 32-hour round-trip sortie to conduct operations over the Pacific as part of a joint U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman River Bruce) Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission April 30. ^7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron B-1B Lancer aircraft mechanics prepare to load an engine at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 3. The B-1 carries four engines that help it reach speeds of more than 900 mph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia Belío) By Kelley J. Stewart In line with the National Defense Strat- The last time the B-1s were deployed to ducts long-range missions from the conti- Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs egy’s objectives of strategic predictabili- the region was in 2017. Bombers from the nental United States. 5/1/2020 - JOINT BASE PEARL HAR- ty and operational unpredictability, the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron sup- A CONUS to CONUS BTF was exe- BOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — B-1B Lancers Bomber Task Force enables a mix of differ- ported missions from Andersen AFB, con- cuted Feb. 3 when two B-52s Stratofortress returned to the Indo-Pacific region in May ent types of strategic bombers to operate ducting multiple sequenced bilateral mis- conducted bilateral training near Misawa 1 to conduct bomber task force operations forward in the Indo-Pacific region from a sions with the Republic of Korea Air Force Air Base, Japan, with 13 JASDF F-2s, four out of Andersen Air Base, Guam. broader array of overseas and Continental and the Japan Air Self Defense Force. F-4s and 28 F-15s; and six U.S. Air Force Four bombers and approximately 200 U.S. locations with greater operational re- “Our wing has conducted, and partic- F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 35th Fight- Airmen from the 9th Bomb Squadron, 7th silience. ipated in, a variety of exercises over the er Wing, Misawa AB. Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Tex- “The B-1 provides all of the training last year to ensure we are primed for large- Two other CONUS to CONUS BTF as, deployed to support Pacific Air Forc- opportunities which the B-52 [Stratofor- scale missions such as this one,” said Su- missions occurred April 22 and April 29 es' training efforts with allies, partners and tress] provided, plus the ability to train to mangil. “We’re excited to be back in Guam involving B-1B Lancers from the 37th joint forces; and strategic deterrence mis- advanced stand-off, anti-surface warfare and proud to continue to be part of the Bomb Squadron, 28th Bomb Wing, Ells- sions to reinforce the rules-based interna- with [Long Range Anti-Surface Missiles],” ready bomber force prepared to defend worth AFB, South Dakota. The B-1s from tional order in the Indo-Pacific region. said Lt. Col. Frank, Welton, PACAF’s chief America and its allies against any threat.” the April 22 mission integrated with six Three B-1Bs flew to Andersen AFB of operations force management. The last BTF deployed to the Pacific U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from while one split off and flew down east of The B-1 can carry the largest conven- was in January 2019 when three B-2 Spirits the 35th FW, and seven JASDF F-2s and Japan to conduct training with U.S. Navy tional payload of both guided and unguid- and approximately 200 Airmen from the eight JASDF F-15s over Draughon Range assets operating in the region before head- ed weapons in the U.S. Air Force. 393rd Bomb Squadron from Whiteman near Misawa for bilateral and theater fa- ing to Andersen AFB. “The B-1 is able to carry a larger pay- AFB, Missouri, deployed to Hawaii. The miliarization training. The two B-1Bs on “Deployments like this allow our Air- load of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Mis- squadron conducted 37 sorties for a total the April 29 mission conducted theater fa- men to enhance the readiness and train- siles and a larger payload of 2,000-pound of 171 hours. Eight of the missions were miliarization in the South China Sea in a ing necessary to respond to any potential class Joint Direct Attack Munitions,” integration operations with F-22 Raptors demonstration of PACAF’s commitment crisis or challenge across the globe,” said Welton said. “Additionally, the B-1 is able from the 199th Fighter Squadron, 154th to fly, sail and operate where ever interna- Col. Ed. Sumangil, 7th BW commander. to carry the LRASM, giving it an advanced Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard. tional law allows. “It also provides a valuable opportunity to stand-off, counter-ship capability. It also BTF deployments to the INDOPACOM USSTRATCOM has conducted BTF better integrate with our allies and part- has an advanced self-protection suite and theater aren’t the only way Air Force Glob- missions since 2014, formerly known as ners through joint and combined opera- is able to transit at supersonic speeds to en- al Strike Command supports combatant Bomber Assurance and Deterrence mis- tions and exercises.” hance offensive and defensive capabilities.” commands’ objectives. AFGSC also con- sion until 2017.