320th Special Tactics Squadron Airmen execute amphibious training

(U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman John Linzmeier) ^A combat control Airman from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, Kadena Air Base, prepares to submerge during an amphibious operations exercise Sept. 22, off the west coast of Okinawa. Special tactics Airmen are trained to execute a variety of infi ltration methods that enable them to be inserted into environments that may otherwise be unreachable. ^ Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, Kadena Air Base, perform a helo-casting jump out of a HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron during an amphibious operations exercise Sept. 22, off the west coast of Okinawa. Team members are qualifi ed in non-standard methods of infi ltration to include, static line, military freefall, and closed and open circuit diving. READ AMPHIBIOUS TRAINING PAGE 2 Resiliency, communicating KSO needs volunteers for game day training to be held for By Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis give back to the local community. Not only is it a 18th Wing Public Affairs great opportunity to give back, but also to create 9/25/2015 — Th e 2015 Kadena Special Olympics lasting memories for the athletes. Wingman Day, October 2 is looking for at least 1700 volunteers to partic- “Our goal is to make it the best day ever for ipate in this year’s games at the Risner Fitness the athletes,” said Capt. Stan Hashimoto, KSO Center on Kadena Air Base, Nov. 7. director of operations. “We have many diff erent Most of the volunteer positions will be athlete events for the athletes to compete in and I think buddies. An athlete buddy is an escort for the that everyone involved will have a great time.” athlete and their family and will service as an Game day starts with an opening ceremony ambassador for the U.S. military. Th ey will be where the athletes walk down center fi eld. Th ere responsible for making sure the athletes get to are a total of 18 diff erent events for athletes to and from events as well as ensuring the athletes participate in, including wheelchair 50 meter receive lunch. race, tennis skills, soft ball throw, and badminton. Athlete buddies will be assigned to a partic- Check-in for volunteers on game day is at ular athlete for the entire activity day and will 6:30 a.m. at the Risner Fitness Center volunteers not be permitted to leave them alone under any should plan on staying until the closing ceremo- circumstances. ny at 3 p.m. Th e athlete buddies are to be the athletes’ Athlete buddies should wear comfortable, main cheerleader, cheering them on and con- conservative clothes. gratulating them aft er each event. Volunteers can contact their respective group “I have not heard of one individual walk away representatives: from Kadena Special Olympics without feeling OG - Master Sgt. Timothy Middleton (U.S. Air Force illustration by Senior Airman John Linzmeier) ^Wingman Day is scheduled for Oct. 2, on Kadena Air Base, as an opportunity for Airmen a sense of pride in what they just witnessed, not MXG - Senior Master Sgt. Keric Craig to step outside of their day-to-day work environment and focus on team-building exercises. just for themselves, but pride in what the ath- MDG - Capt. Patrick Meade Wingman Day encourages Comprehensive Airmen Fitness, enhancing resiliency skills with letes were able to accomplish,” said Master Sgt. MSG - Senior Master Sgt. Brian Pederson group activities to promote physical, mental, social and spiritual fi tness. Paul Baisden, 18th Component Maintenance SOG - Master Sgt. Jeremy Vanleeuwe Squadron F-100 section chief. “Th e look on the CEG - Senior Master Sgt. Ross Erlenbach By Senior Airman Wingman Day encourages athlete’s face when they compete, the motivation Group 7 - Master Sgt. Derek Druschel John Linzmeier Comprehensive Airmen to do their best and mostly the reaction when WSA - 1st Lt. Erik Anthony 18th Wing Public Affairs Fitness, enhancing resiliency they receive their medal has touched my heart Army - 2d Lt. Th eodore Fong 9/30/2015 — Wingman Day is skills with group activities forever.” Marine Corps - Cpl. Wesley Lucko or Cassan- slated for Oct. 2, as an oppor- to promote physical, mental, As the largest annual Special Olympics out- dra Ladd (MCCS) tunity for Airmen here to step social and spiritual fi tness. side the United States, KSO provides Kadena Volunteers can also sign-up online at http:// outside of their day-to-day “Th e focus of this particular Airmen an opportunity to put on sporting specialolympicskadena.com/wordpress/events/ work environment and focus WINGMAN DAY competitions for people with disabilities and game-day/. on fostering team-building. SEE PAGE 3 2 SAMURAI GATE OCTOBER 2, 2015 AMPHIBIOUS TRAINING FROM PAGE 1 By Senior Airman John Linzmeier 18th Wing Public Affairs 9/25/2015 — Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron conducted an amphibious train- ing operation along the west coast of Okinawa Sept. 22 - 24 to refresh qualifi cations and retain profi ciency in various special tactics skill sets. Th e training entailed day and nighttime helo-casting in cohe- sion with HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter support from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, followed by open water navigation in combat rubber raiding craft s and an open circuit navigation dive. Th rough helo-casting, a spe- cial tactics team is fl own to an insertion point above the water by helicopter and members jump out of the aircraft into the (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier) Combat control Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics ^Members of the 320th Special Tactics Squadron water. ^ “It’s important for us to Squadron, Kadena Air Base, perform an open-circuit from Kadena Air Base submerge into the ocean during navigation dive during an amphibious operations exercise an amphibious operations exercise Sept. 22, off the west conduct training that involves Sept. 22, off the west coast of Okinawa. Special tactics coast of Okinawa. Special tactics Airmen train frequently a variety of infi ltration methods team Airmen are organized, trained and equipped to to sharpen their skillsets in order to support airpower as it allows us to be inserted conduct special operations core tasks during high-risk throughout the full spectrum of mission sets U.S. Special into environments that may combat operations. Operations Command undertakes. otherwise be unreachable which (Courtesy photo) enables us to bring our skill sets of personnel and equipment or respond to a crisis from either successful and safe completion strong points that were executed to bear anywhere we’re asked to,” enable a landing site for fol- one in short order.” of our missions,” said Dunn. “In with fi nesse and communicated said 1st Lt. Blaze Dunn, 320th low-on-forces to arrive during STS units can comprise the high-risk and quick moving improvements that can be STS special tactics offi cer.” an emergency. combat control, pararescue, and environments our operators implemented for the next op- Th e exercise participants “A diffi cult mission can come special operations weather team oft en fi nd themselves, it is im- eration. To make the most out are trained and equipped to from a lot of places in an area Airmen. Each specialty brings a perative each man on the team of every mission, STS Airmen conduct special operations as big as the Pacifi c,” said Lt. unique set of skills to the fi ght. must trust that the man to his sharpen their skills frequently tasks during high-risk combat Col. Edmund Loughran, 320th Regardless of duty title, each left and the man to his right will in order to support airpower or weather operations. Th eir STS Commander. “Be it combat Airman is expected to look out tow his end of the line.” throughout the full spectrum of ability to infi ltrate and secure a related or even from mother for one another. As the training concluded, mission sets U.S. Special Opera- location can lead to the recovery nature, this training allows us to “Teamwork is vital to the team members went over the tions Command undertakes. AF streamlines expeditionary readiness training By Secretary of the while maximizing effi ciency. most training currently provided in bypass CBTs, aligning predeployment Air Force Public Affairs “We recognize the importance of other venues. training with the AEF battle rhythm of 9/30/2015 - WASHINGTON — Air making sure our Airmen’s time is used as “We’ve heard, listened and responded 36-month cycles, and waiving prede- Force offi cials announced the creation effi ciently as possible,” said Secretary of to Airmen’s feedback regarding prede- ployment training for similar ancillary of a new streamlined Expeditionary the Air Force Deborah Lee James. “Per- ployment training,” said Air Force Chief or functional profi ciency training Air- Readiness Program governance con- sonal and professional time invested in of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III. “It is my men have already accomplished. struct that replaces the current tiered readiness should be done purposefully duty and highest priority to ensure our Eff ective Oct. 1, the new policy predeployment training model. and with the goal of improving Airmen’s Airmen are prepared to enter any com- modifi cations will be captured in a new Th e updated program is designed to ability to perform their duties in fulfi ll- bat environment with the skills needed Air Force Guidance Memorandum that ensure expeditionary readiness training ing global expeditionary requirements.” to be successful and we do that by will eventually become a new 10-series is relevant, eff ective, timely, synchro- Th e ERT concept aligns training providing them with the right training Air Force instruction and will supersede nized, standardized and integrated in or- cycles with the air expeditionary force at the right time, without redundancy.” information currently in Air Force der to provide combatant commanders construct, transitioning some training ERT changes include adding pretests Instruction 36-2201, “Air Force Training with a standard presentation of forces to to meet “just-in-time” requirements to at the beginning of computer based Program.” Th e AFGM will be posted on support specifi ed mission requirements, support deployments and eliminating training allowing profi cient Airmen to Air Force e-Publishing and to myPers.

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For commercial advertising, inquiry, send an email to [email protected] Offi cial Kadena Air Base inquiries: [email protected] DSN:634-3813 OCTOBER 2, 2015 SAMURAI GATE 3 WINGMAN DAY FROM PAGE 1 Wingman Day is acknowledg- Dave Roever, a survivor of ing that there’s a lot of diff erent severe and life-altering wounds ways that you can promote from the Vietnam War, is Honorary commanders visit Kadena personal, professional growth expected to join the all call to and personal resilience,” said share how he overcame his own Lisa Velez, 18th Wing commu- hardships. nity support coordinator. “What “Mr. Roever is a brilliant, this culminates to, is a fun day multigenerational speaker,” amidst a diverse amount of Velez said. “Th ere’s such an options.” element of humor in the way A variety of activities are he shares his story and I have planned to include scavenger found him to be very dynamic hunts, paintball games, hospital and able to reach all audiences: cave tours, sports tournaments, from high-schoolers to senior viewing and discussions of a leadership.” resiliency fi lm and more. Wingman Day event coordi- Resiliency trainers have nators have placed a special em- prepared to conduct a series phasis on fl exibility in the way of classes throughout the day, activities are conducted. Unit which comprise the Individ- leaders have been encouraged ual Resiliency Skills Course. to step outside of the offi ce and Course topics range from im- classroom type atmospheres proving problem solving skills, and try out alternative environ- accomplishing goals to active ments, such as the park or even constructive responding. the beach. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen) “I think sometimes, not only “If you’re going to have to do ^1st Lt. Joshua Prochaska, 67th Fighter Squadron training offi cer, explains the different parts of an F-15 Eagle as Hideaki Sakihama, 18th do we get caught up with our the training, why not do it with Wing Public Affairs community relations specialist, translates during an honorary commander tour Sept. 29, on Kadena Air Base. The honorary day-to-day work, but we also get your feet in the sand next to the commanders were shown the daily inspection routines that take place in order to ensure aircraft are in proper fl ying condition. Outside of caught up in our own brains,” water,” Velez said. “It’s exciting the routine daily inspections, the aircraft are inspected every 200 and 400 hours fl own to diagnose any possible maintenance issues. These said Tech. Sgt. Carolina Angulo, to see how each squadron is tai- inspections help the 18th Wing maintain strategic access and freedom of movement across all domains. 18th Wing deputy community loring Wingman Day to match Kadena’s honorary commanders listen ^ support coordinator and master the interests of their unit.” to a briefi ng about Kadena Air Base resiliency trainer. “Th ese mod- Th e Wingman Day all call, during a tour Sept. 29. The honorary ules, in the resiliency course, featuring Roever’s story of commander program is designed to help to teach you how your resilience, is scheduled to be build better relationships and reinforce brain thinks. So you can begin held at the Kadena Base Th e- ties between the U.S. military and local community. The briefi ng was on the 18th to identify the areas in which ater and broadcast live on the Maintenance Group’s mission and how it is you are lacking, the things you’re Commander’s Action Channel accomplished. The 18th MXG ensures that good at and the things that you 17 from 8 - 9 a.m., 10:50 a.m. to the F-15 Eagles are maintained 24/7 so should be doing to improve.” noon and 1:50 - 3 p.m. they are ready to help maintain strategic A series of all calls lead by Th e fi rst session may be heard access and freedom of movement across all domains in the Indo-Asia-Pacifi c region. Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th live on AFN-AM 648 and on the It is important that the aircraft are properly Wing commander, are slated to AFN Pacifi c mobile phone app, maintained in order to protect and defend be held throughout the day in AFN 360 or visit http://www. Kadena’s partners and allies. the base theater. Guest speaker afnpacifi c.net/AFN360.aspx 4 SAMURAI GATE OCTOBER 2, 2015 KC-46A tanker completes successful first flight

(U.S. Air Force photo by Jet Fabara) By Daryl Mayer to fi elding this much needed aircraft .” generations to come to deliver capability, ant step toward meeting the required assets 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Th e EMD-2 completed its maiden whether support equipment, supplies, available date — a milestone requiring 18 9/25/2015 - WRIGHT-PATTERSON fl ight as a KC-46A tanker, which will medical aide, or personnel. However, its KC-46A aircraft and all necessary support AFB, Ohio — A KC-46A Pegasus tanker now begin fl ight testing in support of the primary mission will always be to fuel equipment to be on the ramp, ready to (EMD-2) made history with its fi rst fl ight next program milestone. the fi ght. Th e team at Boeing has done support warfi ghter needs by August 2017. Sept. 25 from Paine Field in Everett, “Today is just the fi rst fl ight of many a remarkable job creating an entirely “Today’s fl ight is the call to duty for Washington, landing a few hours later at for this aircraft as we deliver these next new aircraft that will soon become the this new aircraft ,” said Col. Christopher Boeing Field in Seattle. generation tankers,” said Brig. Gen. Duke backbone of our ability to project power Coombs, KC-46 system program manag- “Th e KC-46A will provide critical refu- Z. Richardson, program executive offi cer anywhere in the world.” er. “EMD-2 will be conducting the heavy eling capacity and enhanced capabilities for tankers at the Air Force Life Cycle Th e Air Force contracted with Boeing in lift ing of testing in demonstrating the to the warfi ghter,” said Secretary of the Air Management Center. “Like the KC-135 February 2011 to acquire 179 KC-46A re- capabilities of this aircraft and leading Force Deborah Lee James. “Th is fl ight rep- (Stratotanker) and KC-10 (Extender) be- fueling tankers to begin recapitalizing the the program down the path toward its resents progress and brings us a step closer fore it, this aircraft will be called upon for aging tanker fl eet. Th is fl ight is an import- Milestone C decision.” OCTOBER 2, 2015 SAMURAI GATE 5 Erwin PME NCOA graduates Class 15-6 By Naoto Anazawa Tech. Sgt. Levitica Byington, 374th Airlift Wing, Tech. Sgt. Michael Maldonado, 36th Communications Yokota AB Squadron, Andersen AFB 18th Wing Public Affairs Tech. Sgt. Camilo Castillo Olsen, 36th Mobility Tech. Sgt. Constantine Malek, 18th Medical Support 9/24/2015 — NCO Academy Class 15-6 Response Squadron, Andersen AFB Squadron, Kadena AB Tech. Sgt. Sheraz Cedeno, 374th Civil Engineer Tech. Sgt. David Montejano, 35th Logistics graduated at the Erwin Professional Squadron, Yokota AB Readiness Squadron, Misawa AB Military Education Center Sept. 24. Six- Tech. Sgt. Joshua Coe, 353rd Special Operations Tech. Sgt. Felino Navarro, 374th Dental Squadron, Maintenance Squadron, Kadena AB Yokota AB ty-nine students successfully completed Tech. Sgt. Adam Crochet, 35th Logistics Readiness Tech. Sgt. Joseph Nelson, 374th Aircraft the 28 day training course, which pre- Squadron, Misawa AB Maintenance Squadron, Yokota AB Tech. Sgt. Demetrius Davis, 18th Force Support Tech. Sgt. Ralph Oliver, 374th Operations Support pared the students for advance leader- Squadron, Kadena AB Squadron, Yokota AB ship positions and responsibilities. Con- Tech. Sgt. Jasmine Davis, Detachment 3, Pacifi c Air Tech. Sgt. Gavin Oneill Henry, 36th Civil Engineer Force Air Postal Squadron, Kadena AB Squadron, Andersen AFB gratulations to the following graduates of Tech. Sgt. David Duritsky, 374th Security Forces Tech. Sgt. Omer Ortiz, 35th Aircraft Maintenance NCO Academy Class 15-6: Squadron, Yokota AB Squadron, Misawa AB Tech. Sgt. Kandall Emile, 374th Security Forces Tech. Sgt. Erin Parker, 17th Special Operations John L. Levitow Honor Graduate Award: Squadron, Yokota AB Squadron, Kadena AB Tech. Sgt. Sheraz Cedeno, 374th Civil Engineer Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Fauver, 353rd Special Operations Tech. Sgt. David Parker, 33rd Rescue Squadron, Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan Support Squadron, Kadena AB Kadena AB Commandant Award: Tech. Sgt. Michael Finney, 18th Operations Support Tech. Sgt. Johnnie Powell, 35th Force Support Squadron, Kadena AB Squadron, Misawa AB Tech. Sgt. Arik Wexler, 35th Maintenance Squadron, Tech. Sgt. LaWanda Gantt, 374th Maintenance Tech. Sgt. Shakib Rahman, 35th Civil Engineer Misawa AB, Japan Squadron, Yokota AB Squadron, Misawa AB Academic Achievement Award: Tech. Sgt. Miguel Gibson, 18th Maintenance Group, Tech. Sgt. Michael Rose, 374th Maintenance Group, Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Fauver, 353rd Special Operations Kadena AB Yokota AB Support Squadron, Kadena AB, Japan Tech. Sgt. Ashley Gonzales, 18th Maintenance Tech. Sgt. Joe San Agustin, Detachment 23, 372nd Group, Kadena AB Training Squadron, Misawa AB Distinguished Graduates: Tech. Sgt. James Goodman, 374th Communications Tech. Sgt. John San Nicolas, 36th Security Forces Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Fauver, 353rd Special Operations Squadron, Yokota AB Squadron, Andersen AFB Support Squadron, Kadena AB Tech. Sgt. Tony Greene, 18th Civil Engineer Tech. Sgt. Matthew San Nicolas, 35th Maintenance Tech. Sgt. James Goodman, 374th Communications Squadron, Kadena AB Squadron, Misawa AB Squadron, Yokota AB Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Greene, 18th Security Forces Tech. Sgt. Paul Schlageter, 733rd Air Mobility Tech. Sgt. Adrienne Tarin-Yatco, 18th Aerospace Squadron, Kadena AB Squadron, Kadena AB Medicine Squadron, Kadena AB Tech. Sgt. Brian Hadley, 374th Civil Engineer Tech. Sgt. Justin Skidmore, 718th Aircraft Tech. Sgt. David Izaguirre, 18th Security Forces Squadron, Yokota AB Maintenance Squadron, Kadena AB Squadron, Kadena AB Tech. Sgt. Kelley Hagerman, 36th Munitions Tech. Sgt. Justin Smith, 353rd Special Operations Tech. Sgt. Erin Parker, 17th Special Operations Squadron, Andersen AFB Support Squadron, Kadena AB Squadron, Kadena AB Tech. Sgt. Michael Hayes, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Tech. Sgt. Eric Smith, 374th Aircraft Wing, Yokota AB Tech. Sgt. Evelyn Young, 18th Medical Operations Squadron, Misawa AB Tech. Sgt. Ryan Stout, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Kadena AB Tech. Sgt. Justin Herrick, 36th Airlift Squadron, Squadron, Kadena AB Graduates: Yokota AB Tech. Sgt. Adrienne Tarin-Yatco, 18th Aerospace Tech. Sgt. Adam Hodges, 18th Equipment Medicine Squadron, Kadena AB Tech. Sgt. Kyle Altstaetter, 736th Security Forces Maintenance Squadron, Kadena AB Tech. Sgt. Ronald Thomas, 961st Airborne Air Squadron, Andersen AFB Tech. Sgt. Jacob Hudson, 320th Special Tactics Control Squadron, Kadena AB Tech. Sgt. Justin Baker, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron, Kadena AB Tech. Sgt. David Valentin Ruiz, 18th Logistics Squadron, Kadena AB Tech. Sgt. David Izaguirre, 18th Security Forces Readiness Squadron, Kadena AB Tech. Sgt. Renante Baldado, 374th Maintenance Squadron, Kadena AB Tech. Sgt. Clayton Weaks, 18th Munitions Squadron, Group, Yokota AB Tech. Sgt. Joshua Jacob, 374th Maintenance Kadena AB Tech. Sgt. Kyle Beeson, 18th Equipment Squadron, Yokota AB Tech. Sgt. Arik Wexler, 35th Maintenance Squadron, Maintenance Squadron, Kadena AB Tech. Sgt. Derek Kahaunaele, 35th Logistics Misawa AB Tech. Sgt. Rhondalyn Bess, 36th Force Support Readiness Squadron, Misawa AB Tech. Sgt. Wendy Winter, 353rd Special Operations Squadron, Andersen AFB Tech. Sgt. Frank Lee, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, Kadena AB Tech. Sgt. Taisha Blackshear, 36th Airlift Squadron, Support Squadron, Kadena AB Tech. Sgt. Todd Wolf, 374th Maintenance Squadron, Yokota AB Tech. Sgt. Adam Leys, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron, Yokota AB Tech. Sgt. Brandon Boyles, 734th Air Mobility Andersen AFB Tech. Sgt. Portia Wyatt, 374th Security Forces Squadron, Andersen AFB Tech. Sgt. Steven Light, 374th Maintenance Group, Squadron, Yokota AB Tech. Sgt. Nathan Buckwalter, 374th Aircraft Yokota AB Tech. Sgt. Evelyn Young, 18th Medical Operations Maintenance Squadron, Yokota AB Tech. Sgt. Caleb Lutter, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Kadena AB Tech. Sgt. Justin Buske, 36th Munitions Squadron, Squadron, Kadena AB Andersen AFB 6 SAMURAI GATE OCTOBER 2, 2015 Team Kadena runs for Suicide U.S., Japan Sign Environmental Prevention and Awareness Month Clarifi cation of Status of Forces Approximately 600 runners participate in a 2.2 mile run as part Agreement of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Sept. By Lisa Ferdinando 25, on Kadena Air Base. Defense Media Activity The suicide prevention 9/29/2015 - WASHING- and awareness run was part of Project 22, TON — Defense Secretary which is a participant- Ash Carter and Japanese driven initiative where Foreign Minister Fumio members of Team Kishida signed a clarifi cation Kadena are challenged today on environmental to visit agencies around the base to raise stewardship related to U.S. awareness about the forces in Japan. methods and resources Th e agreement is an “im- available to help reduce portant clarifi cation” that the risk of suicide. strengthens cooperation on

(U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa) environmental stewardship (DoD photo by Glenn Fawcett) in relation to U.S. armed ^U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter meets with Fumio Kishida, Japan’s forces in Japan, Carter said minister for foreign affairs, at the Pentagon, Sept. 28. at the Pentagon signing ceremony. a facility aft er a spill, and will have access “Th is agreement is a testament to to an area prior to the U.S. returning it to the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan Japan. alliance, and comes at a time when the Kishida said the agreement includes U.S. armed forces and Japan Self-Defense requests from local communities for the Forces have found new opportunities access to U.S. facilities and applies stricter to cooperate around the world and in environmental standards. He welcomed frontiers such as space and cyberspace,” the agreement, saying it will enhance he said. the confi dence of local communities and build support in Japan for future security U.S. Mindful of Being ‘Good Neighbors’ arrangements with the United States. Th e United States is mindful about “I’m extremely pleased that today being “good neighbors,” Carter said. He eff orts on both sides have come into said that includes realigning bases and fruition and that we are able to sign this being aware of the concerns local com- agreement,” Kishida said through an munities have about U.S. operations. Th e interpreter. agreement is a “big step forward for our Th e agreement comprises two doc- alliance,” Carter said. uments: a binding international agree- Th e agreement includes clarifi cation ment and a U.S.-Japan Joint Committee that Japanese offi cials will have access to memorandum. OCTOBER 2, 2015 SAMURAI GATE 7 Quest for Zero: The Fatal Four By Lisa Gonzales According to OSHA, the fi rst quarter Air Force Safety Center Public Affairs focus, Struck-By hazards involve heavy 9/15/2015 - KIRTLAND AIR FORCE equipment such as trucks and cranes and BASE, N.M. — Air Force Occupational account for approximately 75 percent of Safety begins the fi scal year 2016 Quest for struck-by fatalities. Zero campaign on Oct. 1.Th e main focus “Keeping Airmen aware and alive is our of the campaign continues to be on-duty duty here at the Air Force Safety Center safety and risk management. Th is year the and we don’t take that duty lightly; that is campaign will incorporate, on a quarterly why we focus our eff orts on giving Air- basis, the Occupational Safety and Health men the information they need to remain Administration’s “Fatal Four”: Struck By, safe and alive,” said Bill Parsons, Air Force Electrical, Fall Protection, and Struck chief of occupational safety. “Staying aware (Caught) Between. Additionally, each of your surroundings can prevent injuries quarter will include a special focus topic: or death; don’t take safety for granted.” distracted/impaired driving, personal For more information about FY16 protective equipment, back safety, and Quest for Zero and the Fatal Four, contact fatigue. your local safety offi ce. 8 SAMURAI GATE OCTOBER 2, 2015

Command Sgt. Maj. Kelvin Broadnax attended the celebration to honor Okinawa’s elderly population, which boasts one of the world’s BLUE SKIES, BLACK HELICOPTERS highest concentrations of centenarians.

(U.S. Army photo by Rick Rzepka) By Rick Rzepka elders,” said O’ Bryan. “Th eir valuable U.S. Army Garrison – Okinawa Public Affairs knowledge and insight are especially im- 9/23/2015 — Offi cials from U.S. Army portant in allowing younger generations Garrison Okinawa attended the 2015 to better understand their culture and (U.S. Army photos by Rick Rzepka) Respect-for-the-Aged-Day at the Sobe history,” he said. U.S. Army Soldiers take to the water by Community Center Sept. 20, as hun- Currently, there are dozens of # jumping out of Black Hawk helicopters dreds gathered to celebrate one of Japan’s Yomitan citizens who have lived to see recently, in an airborne operation largest demographics. the revered age of 88 called “Tookachi.” known as helocast off the shores of Lt. Col. Lance O’ Bryan and Command Another important milestone is age 97, Okinawa. A helicopter cast and recovery Sgt. Maj. Kelvin Broadnax attended the called “Kajimayaa.” (helocast) operation involves inserting/ celebration to honor Okinawa’s elderly Th is year, the holiday was part of what extracting personnel or equipment from population, which boasts one of the world’s is known as Silver Week, which occurs a helicopter over water. Helocasting is an highest concentrations of centenarians. about once every six years when three effective means of inserting or extracting Th e number of people aged 65 or older national holidays in September run con- reconnaissance elements. Units plan and conduct a helocast operation much in Japan is more than 33 million, nearly secutively. the same as an air movement operation, 27 percent of the total population — a “I feel that those we are here to cele- except the landing zone is in the water. record high according to Japan’s Internal brate today are excellent examples of the The speed, range and lift capability of Aff airs and Communications Ministry. resilence of the Okinawan people and rotary-wing aircraft make them excellent “I think it’s important that we continue their commitment to healthy and peace- waterborne delivery and recovery vehicles. to honor and pay our respects to our ful lives,” said O’Bryan. OCTOBER 2, 2015 SAMURAI GATE 9 NMCB 3 Seabees strengthen skills while supporting the Army

By Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Zachary M. Miller Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3, Alfa Company Public Affairs 9/22/2015 — A team of equipment operators from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3, Alfa Company, crane crew relocated cargo containers to sup- port U.S. Army’s 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery (1-1 ADA) Regiment, Sept. 22 at Kadena Air Base. Alfa Company’s mission covers a variety of skills and support roles all geared towards the ability to eff ectively and quickly mobilize our battalion’s tools, materials, supplies and personnel in support of varied military and humanitarian operations. Th e crane team transported a total of nine separate cargo containers, marking their fi rst crane operations during NMCB 3’s Pacifi c (PACOM) deployment. Equipment Operator Constructionman Devon Per- kins made his fi rst lift during the crane operations. “I was a little nervous at fi rst, but I’m confi dent in my skills,” said Perkins. “I’ve had lot of good training from my instructors.” Trust and teamwork is an important part of each lift , it is vital to complete a safe and successful crane operation. “Th e fi rst few lift s of the PACOM deployment are getting the crew back into the rhythm that made them successful during home port,” said Equipment Operator 1st Class Kyle Louiselle, crane crew supervisor. “Th e collective experience the crane team gains from each lift can be used to make future lift s a complete success.” NMCB 3 is homeported in Port Hueneme, Calif., and is currently deployed to Okinawa, Japan. Its mission is to support Navy and joint forces throughout the U.S. Pa- cifi c Command with construction projects and human- (U.S. Navy photo by Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Zachary Miller) itarian missions in more than 13 diff erent geographical ^Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3’s Crane Crew prepares to lift a cargo container to support U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery (1-1 locations. ADA) unit on Kadena Air Base Sept. 22. Pacific deployment 2015 SVAY LEU, Cambodia^ — Steelworker 3rd Class Evan Johnson, from Marinette, Wis., assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3, measure rebar prior to constructing a concrete pad in Svay Leu, Cambodia Sept. 21. NMCB 3’s Civic Construction Action Detail (CCAD’s) mission is to execute engineering civic assistance projects, conduct skills exchanges with the (U.S. Navy photo by Builder 3rd Class Petty Offi cer Nathan Carrasco) host nation, and ^CHINHAE, Republic of Korea — Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Daniel Stanley perform community of Grand Rapids, Mich. and Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Eric Skidmore of Omaha, relations events Neb., adjust the position of the excavator by lifting the tracks during an excavation to help enhance for a new Cold Storage Warehouse at Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae (CFAC) shared capabilities Sept. 22. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 is tasked with completing a warehouse, and maintain which will support the dining facility and Morale, Welfare and Recreation functions on relationships. CFAC. (U.S. Navy photo by Construction Electrician 3rd Class Bryan Sheridan)

LIQUICA, Timor- ^ Leste — Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3’s Timor-Leste Civic Construction Action Detail (CCAD), Construction Electrician 3rd Class Jayke Boughton and SteelWorker 2nd class Spenser Hawks help cleanup a young boy who was injured during a soccer game (U.S. Navy photo by Builder Constructionman Lane Wolfe) being played near the ^YOKOSUKA, Japan — Builder Constructionman Connor Engelmann Tibar Primary School conducts training on how to construct formwork to Construction Sept. 18. Electrician Constructionman Jared Stanton and Construction Electrician (U.S. Navy photo by Builder 3rd Class William Coney IV) 3rd Class Hilary Butsch, Sept. 23. 10 SAMURAI GATE OCTOBER 2, 2015

To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please visit www.kadena.af.mil NO FEDERAL ENDORSEMENT OF PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS OR ACTIVITIES IS INTENDED. Kadena and Camp Foster Upcoming Kadena Medical Clinic Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Overseas Kadena Firefighter’s Association offi ce in Okinawa. The position requires emergency numbers hours of operation & closures the applicant to be a registered dietitian, golf tournament Kadena Fire Emergency Services would like With the exception of federal holidays and registered nurse, home economist or a The Kadena Firefi ghter’s Association to remind everyone to program their cell down days, the Kadena Medical Clinic physician assistant. For consideration, will be hosting their fi rst golf tournament phones with the emergency numbers. To hours of operation are Monday through please email your resume and cover letter Friday Oct. 9 at the Kadena Golf Course at report an emergency on Kadena via cell, dial Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and to: [email protected] or fax to Margaret 7 a.m. Sign-in time is 5:30 a.m. Prizes will 098-934-5911, and from an offi ce phone, 7:30 a.m. to noon every third Thursday Applewhite at (210) 525-1398. Choctaw be awarded to the fi rst, second and last dial 911. For Camp Foster via cell, dial 098- of the month. Patients may experience Contracting Services (CCS) has a full-time place teams. For more information, call 911-1911, or from an offi ce phone, dial 911. longer than normal call-wait times on the position as regional manager available Caleb Dacay at 634-4500. appointment line and a perceived decrease at the Kadena WIC Overseas offi ce. The Typhoon emergency supply kit in access to care after closures and training position requires the applicant to be a Chapel contract positions available due to increased appointment demand. registered dietitian, registered nurse, home The Kadena Air Base Chapel is now shopping list Please be patient with the clinical staff as In preparation for typhoon season, the economist, nutritionist, or a physician accepting bids for several contract they work to fulfi ll your medical needs. assistant. For consideration, please email positions. 18th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Readiness Upcoming closures and training days: and Emergency Management Flight has your resume and cover letter to: jobs@ 1. Contemporary worship service early Oct. 2: Wingman Day wicoverseas.net and natalie.spitler.ctr@ childhood minister. released a recommended shopping list Oct. 5: PACAF Down Day for household emergency supply kits. The us.af.mil or fax to Margaret Applewhite 2. Gospel worship service children’s pastor. Oct. 12: Columbus Day at (210) 525-1398. For more information, 3. Gospel worship service early childhood recommended supplies are as follows: Oct. 15: Training Day (open 7:30 a.m. to · One gallon of water per person per day contact Natalie Spitler at 632-6220. minister. noon) 4. Traditional worship service children’s (three days’ worth minimum) Nov. 11: Veteran’s Day · Non-perishable foods such as beef jerky minister. Nov. 12: PACAF Down Day Kadena Base Post Office 5. Catholic children’s minister. and canned goods Nov. 19: Training Day (open 7:30 a.m. to · Flashlight with extra batteries upcoming closures 6. Contemporary worship service children’s noon) Oct. 5: PACAF Down Day pastor. · Radio with extra batteries Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Day · Personal hygiene items Oct. 12: Columbus Day Obtain a copy of bid documents at Chapel Nov. 27: PACAF Down Day Nov. 11: Veterans Day Two, Bldg. 425 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., · Candles and matches Dec. 17: Training Day (open 7:30 a.m. to · Can opener Nov. 12: PACAF Down Day (open from 9 Monday through Friday excluding holidays noon) a.m. to 1 p.m.) and down days. For more information, For more information, call Staff Sgt. Dec. 25: Christmas Day Matthew McNutt at 634-4404. Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Day contact Staff Sgt. Jennifer Deprinzio at Dec. 28: PACAF Down Day Nov. 27: PACAF Down Day 634-1288. For on-base emergencies after normal Dec. 25 - 27: closed Kadena Rescue Fest 2015 hours of operation, hang up and dial 911 Dec. 28: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the 31st or 098-934-5911, or go to the U.S. Naval CFC Overseas Jan. 1-3, 2016: closed Combined Federal Campaign overseas and 33rd Rescue Squadrons will host the Hospital Emergency Room on Camp For more information, email Tech. Sgt. third annual Rescue Fest. The event will Foster. For non-emergency concerns that is a base wide opportunity for military Ashunta Taylor at [email protected]. communities to give back to those less be hosted at the 31st Rescue Squadron, cannot wait until normal hours of operation, mil or call 634-2155. Bldg. 3490, across from the golf course please call 646-7484 or 098-971-7484. fortunate. Donations can be made in three on the fl ightline. See live helicopter You may also send a secure message different ways: insertion teams, demonstrations of to your Health Care Team via MiCare at 18 LRS Individual Protective 1. DFAS MyPay monthly allotment. vehicle extrication, high angle rescue, https://app.relayhealth.com. or exercise Equipment new hours 2. CFC-O giving available online at www. Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape your options to self-book Primary Care The 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, cfcoverseas.org. instruction, and many static displays to appointments through TriCare Online at Individual Protective Equipment Section’s 3. Pledge Card-these are available from include vehicles and rescue gear. Also www.tricareonline.com. new hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, your unit representative. lunch will be available as well as, an indoor Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 This fundraising event runs from through climbing wall, bouncy house, face painting Job opportunities with Women, p.m., and closed on Thursdays for inventory. Nov. 20 for all base-wide active duty and rides for kids. For more information, For more information, call the 18th Logistics service members and Department of call Maj. Matthew McGuinness at 634- Infants & Children (WIC) Overseas Readiness Squadron, Individual Protective Defense employees. For more information, 3100. Choctaw Contracting Services (CCS) Equipment Section at 634-2758. contact Airman 1st Class Danielle Clemons has a full-time position available at the at 630-4851. OCTOBER 2, 2015 SAMURAI GATE 11

square and any other activities. Volunteers U.S. Postal Service delayed are needed from now through June 2016. implementation of electronic Letter and/or Certifi cate of Appreciation will customs forms be provided. For more information, contact Due to a technical diffi culty with the U.S. Gerard Santoro at Gerard.Santoro@pac. Postal Service website, the Department of dodea.edu or Stanley Cindrity at 634-2231. Defense has delayed the implementation of electronic customs forms. Once the Postal Service updates their online customs forms Post Office needs volunteers The Kadena Base Post Offi ce needs the DOD will announce a new suspense volunteers for the upcoming holiday date for implementation of the requirement. season. Volunteers must be 16 or older For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. and are required to attend a mini postal Ashunta Taylor at [email protected] training. Training will be conducted every or call 634-2155. Tuesday in November, starting at 8 a.m. To UPCOMING EVENTS sign up, email Tech. Sgt. Ashunta Taylor at Fire Prevention Week 2015 [email protected] or call 634-2155. The Kadena Fire and Emergency Services Flight will be kicking off Fire Prevention Kadena Elementary School needs Week with a fi re truck parade from 5-7 haunted house volunteers The Parent Teacher Organization is hosting p.m., Oct. 9 starting from Fire Station 1 a Fall Festival Fundraiser for Kadena and conclude at the Fairchild Pool. Areas Elementary School that need at least 30-40 Visited: Washington Heights, Marek Park, volunteers to help run haunted house and Jennings, Beeson, Sebille Manor, Terrace various activities from 2-7 p.m., Oct. 15. Heights, North Terrace, Stearley Heights, Volunteers should report to the Kadena and Stillwell Park. For more information, Elementary School PTO store. Requirements contact the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron and Duties: Come in black clothing, or at 634-4500. Halloween costumes such as, witch, Dracula, and clowns if possible. Masks and King of the Court props will be provided. If you have any props Risner Fitness Center will be conducting please feel free to bring them. The volunteers the Columbus Day King of the Court will carry out certain duties such as setup, Basketball Tournament from 8 a.m. to 6 cleanup, working with fog machines, p.m., Oct. 9-12. For more information, lighting, music, dry ice, collecting tickets, contact Staff Sgt. Alton Mercy at 630-4594. conducting head counts and managing the line, as well ensuring the safety of students. 18th MSG Sports Day For more information, email Brian Fisher at The 18th Mission Support Group will be bnnfi [email protected] or Luana Broyles at hosting its annual sports day from 9:30 a.m. [email protected] to 4:30 p.m., Oct 9. All squadrons within the MSG will be at minimum manning on this day. For more information, contact Tech. Bob Hope Primary School needs Sgt. John Firlik at 634-5405. enthusiastic readers Bob Hope Primary School is looking for enthusiastic readers to volunteer one hour VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES of their time reading to students at Bob Volunteers needed for recess Hope Primary School between 8:45 a.m. games at Amelia Earhart to 2:55 p.m., Oct. 6-8 as part of Hispanic Intermediate School Heritage Month. The books that volunteers Volunteers are needed to facilitate sports are asked to read will not be in Spanish and games for Amelia Earhart Intermediate but may contain a few Spanish words. This School students during recess. They opportunity is open to military, spouses, and are needed for activities such as soccer, civilians. For more information, call Airman kickball, crafts, basketball, jump rope, four 1st Class Brandon Hagler at 634-4710. 12 SAMURAI GATE OCTOBER 2, 2015 GOOD NEIGHBORS Cable Dawgs deliver an early Christmas

^Airmen from the 18th Communications Squadron cable and antenna systems fl ight, carry donations into an orphanage in Itoman City Sept. 22. The 18th CS “Cable Dawgs” contributed approximately $3,600 in donations to the orphanage.

Elmo, a Sesame Street character, shakes hand with children from an orphanage in Itoman City ^ Sept. 22. Senior Airman Alexander Brown from 18th Communications Squadron, portrays Elmo to entertain and interact with children during the 18th CS visit to donate presents to children who were in need. (U.S. Air Force photos by Naoto Anazawa) By Tim Flack and antenna maintenance technician, said to donate, from blankets to baby clothes, made everything worthwhile,” he said. “It 18th Wing Public Affairs it is the second year the Dawgs completed skateboards to stuff ed animals. Many gets emotional.” 9/24/2015 — Christmas came early this the volunteer project, and he is hoping it donated cash. Since the kids ranged from Makiko Yamamoto, chairman of the year for 24 children from an orphanage continues for years to come. newborn babies to teens, a big variety orphanage, said having the Kadena in Itoman City thanks to Kadena’s “Cable “Th ere were huge smiles, from ear-to- was required, Brown explained. Airmen visit was incredible. She said the Dawgs.” ear,” Brown said of both the children and Brown, who is married with kids of his kids look forward to spending time with Members of the 18th Communi- the Airmen who made the visit. “Th is is own, said the opportunity to work with the base visitors. cations Squadron’s cable and antenna defi nitely something we’ll keep doing.” the children at the home was moving. He “We’re really grateful to get the maintenance shop, aff ectionately called Brown said 40 Airmen from his shop said the Airmen who volunteer take a lot support,” she said. “Th e children are the Cable Dawgs, visited the orphanage spent two weekends collecting donations away from the event. so excited to get the toys from the on Sept. 22, carrying toys, clothing, and from community members, and the “Just being able to hang out with them Americans. And they can’t wait to see the other donated gift s. outpouring of support was inspiring. for an hour or so, to play with them and Airmen again.” Senior Airman Alexander Brown, a cable He said people purchased the goods their new toys, and to give out some hugs Naoto Anazawa contributed to this story.