5th Air Force command chief visits Kadena Airmen By Airman 1st Class Stephen G. Eigel 18th Wing Public Affairs 2/10/2015 — U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. James Laurent, 5th Air Force command chief master sergeant, visited Kadena Feb. 5 to learn more about the missions here. During his visit, Laurent spoke with many squadrons about why their mission is important and how they fi t in to Kadena’s mission of providing ^Chief Master Sgt. James Laurent, 5th Air Force com- unmatched combat power, a forward mand chief master sergeant, speaks to the current Airman power projection platform and for the Leadership School and non-commissioned offi cer academy common defense of . attendees on , Feb. 5. While at Kadena, Laurent also took the opportunity to speak with the Airman Leadership School and NCO Academy classes. “It’s important for senior leadership to speak to our classes because a lot of the time we don’t get the clear message as it funnels down,” Chief Master Sgt. Roberto Chacon, Erwin Professional Military Education Center commandant said. “It is benefi cial to hear it from the source so they can squash any rumors or ^Chief Master Sgt. James Laurent, 5th Air Force com- (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Stephen G. Eigel) mand chief master sergeant, welds under the supervision misinterpretations.” ^Chief Master Sgt. James Laurent, 5th Air Force command chief master sergeant, asks questions about maintenance of Airman 1st Class Mark Pate, 18th Logistics Readiness Laurent also talked about what it equipment for the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron on Kadena Air Base, Feb. 5. During his visit Laurent met with Airmen Squadron vehicle and vehicular equipment maintenance means to become a leader and what role at the different squadrons on Kadena to gain a better understanding of the mission here. journeyman, on Kadena Air Base, Feb. 5. they will need to play in Airmen lives. “Right now you are all on trial to NCOs remembered that they are being Force and then fi gure out their goals Staff , where they had lunch with Airmen become NCOs or Senior NCOs,” Laurent watched and looked up to at all times so so that they can help them refi ne and and visited several shops around base told the classes. “My question for you they should remember that they need to accomplish their goals.” including the fi re department, airfi eld all is when you’re in court trying to be lead by example. Aft er his fi rst day touring Kadena, management, fuels, as well as attended found guilty of being a good NCO, what “Mentorship is vital to Airmen Laurent stayed for a few more days and an 18th Wing mission Brief. are your peers and the Airmen under and development,” Laurent said. “I think the toured the base again with Sgt. Maj. Laurent ended his time at Kadena with above you going to say about you.” fi rst question NCOs should ask their Bryan Battaglia, senior enlisted advisor a dinner at Jack’s Place with leaders from Laurent wanted to make sure that the Airmen is why they came in the Air to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of the diff erent bases around Okinawa. 2015 Okinawa Marathon - Kadena traffic delay, Feb. 15

By 18th Wing Public Affairs Residents living inside the on-base 2/9/2015 — Gate 2 and Gate 5 will be route should consider parking their ve- closed to vehicle traffi c from 8:30 a.m. to hicles outside the aff ected area if they 3:30 p.m. Roads will be closed from Gate plan to travel anywhere from 8:30 a.m. 2 on Kuter Blvd. to Vincent Avenue and to 3 p.m. Th ere will only be one autho- from Vincent Avenue to Schreiber Blvd. rized vehicle egress route into/out of and from Schreiber Blvd. to Gate 5. How- the aff ected area. Vehicle traffi c will be ever, Gate 2 will remain open for pedes- allowed to cross at the intersection of trians traffi c with authorized base passes. Vincent Street and Beeson Street. Traf- Runners will enter Kadena AB fi c will be regulated by Security Forc- through Gate 2 on Kuter Blvd., turn left es. Runners will have priority and wait onto Vincent Avenue at Chapel 2, turn times to cross may be as long as 30 min- left on Schreiber Blvd. at Kadena High utes; please plan accordingly. Pedestri- School, and exit the base through Gate 5. ans will only be authorized to cross the Th e following facilities will be af- marathon route on the crosswalks near fected by the marathon: Chapel 2; the the Base Exchange, at the Kadena USO, Kadena Library; Shogun Inn; Offi cers and behind the Offi cers Club to cross Club; Kadena High School; Bob Hope over Kuter Blvd. Th ese crosswalks will Primary School; Amelia Earhart In- also be regulated by security forces. termediate School; dormitories locat- Please direct any traffi c related ques- ed along the route, family housing on tions or concerns to Master Sgt. Arthur Beeson Avenue; the temporary lodging H. Sawyer at the 18th Security Forces facility; and visiting offi cers quarters. Squadron at 634-3532. 2 SAMURAI GATE FEBRUARY 13, 2015 I really shouldn’t be here ... times two

Commentary by Capt. David Liapis 92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs couple of feet, a half a second. Th ese may of rank and position had been fl ocking to the base to much work and too little rest that night. seem like insignifi cant measurements; but see in the preceding days. Th en, unexpectedly, I got a My supervisor was stacking some pallets with a Awhen combined with fatigue, a couple of feet closer look than I ever hoped for. forklift as I guided him forward. I’m not sure how I almost cost me my career, and that half a second I wasn’t sure how I deviated so far off my well- ended up between a moving pallet and a wall, but I almost ended my life. established path down the centerline of the hangar. did. I gave the hand signal for the sergeant to stop, Th ere was a time when I was an enlisted aircraft However, I was sure I saw the half-ton of palletized but he didn’t. I managed to squeeze out of that tight electrical and environmental systems specialist and equipment I was backing into the hangar pass less spot just in time to avoid having the pallet pin me was part of the 19th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, at than a yard from the nose tip of the $150 million against the wall at my midsection. He was too tired what was then Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. In pride of the base. and didn’t react quickly enough to my signal — again the summer of 2008, while I was assigned to work I didn’t say a word to anyone about it at the time. it was fatigue. in the support section, my supervisor and I were All I could do was imagine what my fate would Th e Air Force Safety program is nothing new. All tasked to move much of the equipment from the have been if I had destroyed the pointy end of that the right rules and guidelines existed that night as 19th AMU hangar to the 12th AMU hangar because beautiful fi ghter jet. Th e thought made me sick to my they had for years prior and have for years since. We of renovation. We had a tight deadline and the stomach. My line number for staff sergeant, gone. My just got so wrapped up in what we were doing that we Non-Commissioned Offi cer I was working for was future in the Air Force, shot. failed to consider and put into practice what we had determined to complete the task during our shift that Can you imagine being “that Airman” who been taught and what common sense told us. We knew night, even if it meant working more than 12 hours. smashed up Elmendorf’s fi rst F-22? If I had still better, but the mission needed to be accomplished ... or Th at night wore on and turned into morning, and I managed to promote and apply for Offi cer Training did it? Did it really all have to be done that night? knew it would not be long before the recently set sun School, I can picture the conversation at the offi cer It’s true getting the job done is what we are all would peak up again over the Chugiak Mountains. accessioning board going something like this, “and about. However, we need to make appropriate risk Th ings were going well for the fi rst few hours. I next up is a Sergeant David Liapis ... wait, I know that assessments and ensure we’ll be here to take on the remember gawking at Elmendorf’s very fi rst F-22 name from somewhere. Oh, yeah, he’s the guy that next mission. Our line of work has inherent risks, Raptor that had arrived only days prior as I hauled cost the Air Force millions of dollars because he was but most can be easily mitigated. Th e goal, rather, the load aft er load of pallets and equipment across the an idiot — next applicant.” quest, is for zero - zero fatalities, zero mishaps, zero hangar fl oor. I felt privileged to be able to get up close As you might have guessed, fatigue was the main dollars spent to repair or replace needlessly damaged to this jet named aft er a Jurassic Park antagonist that contributing factor in the previously related incident. resources. Th at night, failure to appropriately address all manner of military and civilian men and women However, I was not the only one suff ering from too fatigue almost cost me a whole lot ... times two. 18th MDG conducts JASDF visits Kadena supply facilities

Senior Airman Jennifer Barnett, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels Health Fair at Exchange hydrants operator, explains an R-12 gas truck’s functions to Japan Air Self Defense Force members during their visit to Kadena Air Base, Feb. 10. Twenty- six JASDF members visited from the 151th Basic Supply Course, 3rd Technical School, Ashiya Base, , to learn the U.S. Air Force side of supply system.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa) Staff Sgt. Alecia Peel-Thompson, 18th Medical Operations Squadron aerospace medical technician, checks the blood pressure of Kurt Smith, retired U.S. Army, during a Health Fair at the Exchange on Kadena Air Base, Feb. 3. The health fair was organized in recognition of African American History Month. People got a chance to talk and ask medical representatives questions about information and services available to them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa) (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maeson Elleman) Brig. Gen. James Hecker, 18th Wing commander, signs the Military Saves Week proclamation board on Kadena Air ^One U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 18th Wing at Kadena Air Base, will be participating in Aero India Base, Feb. 4. Military Saves Week is scheduled to run from Feb. 23-28, and this year theme is “Build Your Saving 2015 at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru, India, Feb. 18 through 22. Arsenal.” The campaign is designed to persuade, motivate and encourage military families to save money every month, and to convince leaders and organizations to be aggressive in promoting automatic savings. 2/10/2015 - JOINT BASE PEARL HAR- two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 35th BOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Th e U.S. mil- Fighter Wing at , Japan; itary will participate in this year’s Aero one KC-135 Stratotanker and two F-15 India 2015 at Air Force Station Yelahan- Eagles from the 18th Wing at Kadena SOG Airman found dead ka, Bengaluru, India, Feb. 18 through 22. Air Base, Japan; and a P-8A Poseidon By 353rd Special Republic of Korea. Aero India is a biannual event and is and 15 personnel from Kadena Air Base, Operations Group Th e cause of the death is currently India’s premier aerospace exhibition and Japan. Public Affairs under investigation. airshow. Th is year’s exhibition will be the Th rough participation in air shows 2/9/2015 — Tech. Sgt. James John- Elements of the 353rd Special Op- 10th iteration since its inception in 1996. and other regional events, the U.S. is able son, an Air Force Special Operations erations Group, based out of Okinawa, A cross-section of U.S. military air- to demonstrate its commitment to the Command MC-130J Commando II were in the ROK on a routine training craft and equipment are scheduled to be security of the Indo-Asia-Pacifi c region, loadmaster assigned to the 17th Special exercise. present through static displays and aerial promote the standardization and in- Operations Squadron, was found dead For more information, please contact demonstrations, including one C-17 teroperability of equipment and display in a non-training related incident 353rd Special Operations Group Public Globemaster III from the 15th Wing at capabilities critical to the success of cur- Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 on Osan Air Base, Aff airs at 011-81-611-6177. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii; rent and future military operations. FEBRUARY 13, 2015 SAMURAI GATE 5 ALS class 15-B graduates By Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais 18th Wing Public Affairs 2/11/2015 — During an Airman Leadership School gradu- ation Feb. 10 at the Rocker NCO club, 48 Airmen took the next step toward becoming future NCOs and better leaders. Congratulations to the following graduates of ALS Class 15-B: John L. Levitow Award Senior Airman Justin K. Poepoe, 390th Intelligence Squadron Distinguished Graduates Senior Airman Sterling J. Brisbin, 31st Rescue Squadron Senior Airman Nekia R. Bruce, 18th Security Forces Squadron Senior Airman Kyle M. Osborn, 390th Intelligence Squadron (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais) Senior Airman Albert A. Santoscoy, 18th Medical Operations Senior Airman Mitchell B. Gulliver, 18th Security Forces Squadron s of Feb. 7 the Housing Maintenance Service Squadron Senior Airman Craig A. Harrison, 18th Maintenance Group ACall hours of operation are 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 Commandant Award Senior Airman Trevor S. Hawes, 18th Munitions Squadron p.m. Only emergency service work orders will be Senior Airman Adam M. Smith, 320th Special Tactics Squadron Senior Airman Ira A. Hogg, Det. 3 PACAF Air Postal Squadron taken by phone between the hours of 11:30 p.m. to Academic Achievement Award Senior Airman Jeffrey B. Huseman, 18th Operations Support 6:30 a.m. on the 634-HOME (634-4663) option 5 Squadron Senior Airman Sterling J. Brisbin, 31st Rescue Squadron phone number. All other work order requirements Senior Airman Brandon M. Lafayette, 353rd Special Operations Graduates during the hours of 11:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. can be Support Squadron submitted online using your home/work computer U.S. Air Force senior airmen: Senior Airman Casey J. Nunes, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron or called in on the following day during hours of Senior Airman Mariah N. Alexander, 18th Medical Support Squadron Senior Airman Steven A. Olsen, 18th Wing operation. Senior Airman Susanna N. Anaya, 18th Medical Operations Squadron Senior Airman Kyle M. Osborn, 390th Intelligence Squadron Senior AirmanTylor D. Angell, 18th Security Forces Squadron Senior Airman Chang H. Park, 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron To submit your request online go to: http:// Senior Airman Jeffrey L. Back, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Senior Airman Molly M. Peasley, 18th Force Support Squadron www.kadena.af.mil and click on the “Housing Senior Airman Jayson D. Berdonado, 18th Logistics Readiness Senior Airman Justin K. Poepoe, 390th Intelligence Squadron Maintenance Request” link under the “Base Squadron Senior Airman Janeen F. Roberson, 390th Intelligence Squadron Information” section on the bottom right hand Senior Airman Jonathan D. Berry, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Senior Airman Brandon J. Rowans, 18th Component Maintenance side of the page. Squadron Squadron Housing Maintenance Service Call phone tree Senior Airman Courtney N. Blair, 18th Equipment Maintenance Senior Airman Kathleen Y. Rowland, 353rd Special Operations For quick reference, here are the options you Squadron Support Squadron Senior Airman Jared K. Bland, 18th Medical Support Squadron Senior Airman Albert A. Santoscoy, 18th Medical Operations can select when calling housing maintenance Senior Airman Sterling J. Brisbin, 31st Rescue Squadron Squadron at 634-HOME: Senior Airman Tyler S. Brock, 18th Security Forces Squadron Senior Airman Adam M. Smith, 320th Special Tactics Squadron 1 - Emergency power/water outages Senior Airman Nekia R. Bruce, 18th Security Forces Squadron Senior Airman James H. Taylor, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 2 - Scheduled power/water outages Senior Airman Leo Busch, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Senior Airman Christopher E. Tellier, 18th Munitions Squadron 3 - Entomology housing issues (rodents, Senior Airman Austen J. Carroll, 31st Rescue Squadron Senior Airman Adam L. Thompson, 18th Security Forces Squadron insects, mice, dead animals Senior Airman Jake E. Cooley, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Senior Airman Marco A. Thompson, 718th Aircraft Maintenance 4 - All on-base/ off-base Appliance Senior Airman Richard S. Corry, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Squadron Maintenance Senior Airman Dylan C. Crawford, 31st Rescue Squadron Senior Airman Ty W. Trojanowski, 353rd Special Operations 5 - (Only during the hours of 2330-0630) Senior Airman Joseph P. Demaria, 18th Maintenance Group Maintenance Squadron Emergency work orders Senior Airman Ivan A. Dotimas, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Senior Airman Willson Y. Tsao, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation 6 - (Only during the hours of 0630-2330) Senior Airman Casey R. Evans, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Squadron All housing maintenance work order Senior Airman Brandon C. Fugate, 18th Equipment Maintenance Senior Airman Troy A. Turnbo, 18th Security Forces Squadron needs Squadron Senior Airman Gabriel Vidrio, 18 Wing Command Post Senior Airman Aldwin E. Gacote, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Senior Airman Ashlli S. Walker, 18th Medical Operations Squadron Watch this space for more weekly housing occu- Squadron Senior Airman Jordan Z. Witherspoon,18th Civil Engineer Squadron pant updates, notifi cation and reminders. 6 SAMURAI GATE FEBRUARY 13, 2015 Good Kadena Airman connects with Neighbors community through volunteer efforts

can have ... sometimes it’s just as easy as “Th ey get too used to their teachers,” talking to someone to help out.” she said. Pearsall does more than just talk. He’s But when outgoing, friendly and en- a member of the Top Th ree organiza- gaged Americans are sitting across from tion’s Okinawa Outreach initiative, and the students, it increases their “motiva- spends a lot of time volunteering each tion to know and speak English,” she said. year. He estimates he’s dedicated hun- Pearsall’s supervisor, Senior Master dreds of hours since he arrived here in Sgt. Natalie Lucas, said Pearsall has one 2012. Luckily, it’s a family eff ort. His wife, of the busiest jobs in the 18th Logistics Staff Sgt. Javona Pearsall, is also an ac- Readiness Squadron as a quality assur- tive volunteer. When his daughter visits ance evaluator, but that doesn’t stop him from the States each summer, she joins from dedicating the time to volunteer. the family in their eff orts. “No matter how busy he gets at work, In the last year, Pearsall has helped co- he always ensures he sets aside time to ordinate trick-or-treating on the base for volunteer in whatever capacity he can,” about 5,000 local visitors. He collected she said. “I believe he has a genuine love and carried rice, canned goods, toiletries for the community and wants to represent and other supplies to various shelters. He the military in the best possible light.” also cut grass and helped clean at homes She said he also encourages his Air- for the elderly. men to dedicate their off -duty time. More importantly, he spent a lot of “I believe his passion for volunteerism time making friends and being a great helped build his confi dence, expand- (U.S. Air Force photo by Tim Flack) U.S. ambassador. ed his capabilities and enhanced his ^Master Sgt. Chris Pearsall (center), 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils and lubricants quality assurance evaluator, poses with students at the Kadena Language Institute on Okinawa, Japan, while volunteering “We’re not just guests here,” he said. leadership abilities,” Lucas said. “Th e to help them practice English on Jan. 16, 2015. Pearsall has dedicated hundreds of volunteer hours in the off-base “We’re part of the Okinawan community.” airmen seek him out for mentorship and community since arriving in Okinawa in 2012. One of his favorite things to do is to guidance because they see the genuine volunteer with the Kadena Language person who sets a great example in and By Tim Flack their culture.” Institute, where students go through out of uniform.” 18th Wing Public Affairs He said he feels a connection to his two years of intensive English language Pearsall said he hopes that he can 2/6/2015 — Each year, thousands of Kade- Okinawan friends and neighbors. His courses. inspire younger Airmen, civilians and na Air Base residents log countless hours uncle, a military veteran, fell in love Naoko Nakamura, KLI vice principal, family members to learn what he’s volunteering in the off -base community. with and married an Okinawan wom- said Pearsall has tremendous impact at learned during his time on Okinawa. Master Sgt. Chris Pearsall is one of an. Growing up, Pearsall’s grandparents her school. “I think it shows our Okinawan hosts those volunteers, and he said he thinks taught him the importance of giving Interacting one-on-one with native that we are a part of this community, he gets back more than he gives. back to his neighbors. language speakers is a huge confi dence that we’re immersed in the culture,” he “I learn a lot from the Okinawan peo- “Having any skill that you can give booster for the students, she said, and said. “We’re part of Okinawa now ... ple,” said Pearsall. “Th ey’re so family-ori- to someone else is huge,” Pearsall said. volunteers like Pearsall help challenge it’s about being part of the community, ented, and I get to learn so much about “You don’t know how much impact you them. being Okinawan, and just volunteering.”

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Stadium: Kadena Municipal Baseball Stadium From Feb. 1-24 Hiroshima Toyo Carp Location: Okinawa City, Okinawa Stadium: Koza Shinkin Baseball Stadium From Feb. 16 to March 2 Chunichi Dragons Location: Chatan, Okinawa Stadium: Chatan Park Baseball Stadium ^Spring training camp for professional Japanese baseball teams start in From Feb. 1-26 Okinawa, Feb. 2. A total of nine professional Japanese baseball teams will kick off Yokohama DeNA Baystars spring training camp in various places on Okinawa from Feb. 1 through March 2. Location: Ginowan, Okinawa In addition to professional baseball players, professional soccer players and other Stadium: Ginowan Municipal athletes from overseas visit Okinawa for training because of the mild climate. Baseball Stadium Yokohama DeNA Baystars perform agility drills during spring training camp From Feb. 1 to March 1 ^ at the Ginowan Municipal Baseball Stadium, Okinawa, Feb. 2. Every February, Yakult Swallows professional baseball teams in Japan come to Okinawa for the spring camp. Location: Urasoe, Okinawa (U.S. Air Force photos by Naoto Anazawa) Stadium: Urasoe Municipal By Naoto Anazawa tice games with the numerous for teams including the Yomiu- Stadium: Nago Municipal Baseball Stadium 18th Wing Public Affairs professional teams in the area ri Giants, which aims its fourth Baseball Stadium From Feb. 1-26 2/4/2015 — On Feb. 1, Japanese that are available as well as the consecutive victory in the From Feb. 1-28 Yomiuri Giants professional baseball spring train- abundance of sports facilities. leagues, the Yokohama DeNA Hanshin Tigers Location: Naha, Okinawa ing camps started in Okinawa Once spring training is un- Baystars, the Hanshin Tigers, Location: Ginoza, Okinawa Stadium: Okinawa Cellular and Ishigaki, Kumejima Island. derway, professional base- the Nippon-Ham Stadium: Ginoza Municipal Stadium Naha Nine baseball teams train ball fans fl ock to their favorite Fighters, the Hiroshima Toyo Baseball Stadium From Feb. 16-26 throughout February each year teams’ training ground to look Carp, the Chunichi Dragons From Feb. 1-25 Chiba Lotte Marines in preparation for opening day, at the training conditions. and the Tokyo Yakult Swallows. Chunichi Dragons Location: Ishigaki, Okinawa which is scheduled for March It is free to tour the spring On the more remote islands the (minor team) Stadium: Ishigaki Central 27, the day that both the Central training camps and a great op- training camps of teams such Location: Yomitan, Okinawa Sports Park Baseball Stadium League and the Pacifi c League portunity for fans of Japanese as the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Stadium: Yomitan Heiwa no From Feb. 1-20 commence. professional baseball to see ex- Eagles and the Chiba Lotte Ma- Mori Baseball Stadium Tohoku Rakuten Th e teams train on Okinawa hibition games played between rines can be seen. From Feb. 1-26 Golden Eagles because of the mild climate, and their favorite baseball teams. Spring Camp Information: Yokohama DeNA Baystars Location: Kumejima, Okinawa many of the professional base- On the main island of Okina- Nippon-Ham Fighters (minor team) Stadium: Kumejima Stadium ball teams are able to hold prac- wa, there are the training camps Location: Nago, Okinawa Location: Kadena, Okinawa From Feb. 1-12 8 SAMURAI GATE FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Language of smiles spoken at local preschool By Rick Rzepka U.S. Army Garrison Public Affairs 2/10/2015 — At Kobato Preschool in Yomitan Village, laughter and smiles are syllables in a universal language that transcends the spoken word. Nearly every week for the past four years, U.S. Army Soldiers have volun- teered their time to teach preschool children English as part of a U.S. Army Garrison – Okinawa outreach eff ort. However, more oft en than not, it’s the Soldiers that come away from the expe- rience with a better understanding. ^Students at the Kobato Preschool in Yomitan Village exchange high “I choose to volunteer because I person- fi ves with 1st Lt. KiAndre Chambers, 349th Signal Company during an ally believe that you reap what you sow,” English class. said 1st Lt. KiAndre Chambers, 349th Sig- 1st Lt. KiAndre Chambers, 349th Signal Company teaches English to nal Company. “I believe that is an invest- children^ at the Kobato Preschool in Yomitan Village Feb. 9. Chambers, who ment. Beyond that I take great joy in help- has been on island for a little more than a month, has taken to volunteering ing the kids learn even though I am not a to immerse himself in the community. teacher,” he said. “It’s something about the (U.S. Army photos by Rick Rzepka) joy they get out of the interaction and the ing part of teaching the children is when Army volunteers on Mondays,” he said. portant to build the trust through friend- smiles on their faces that seem to make it you can see the child that doesn’t under- “Th ey can learn English from the native ship and partnership from grass-root worth it.” stand, begin to speak and comprehend on speaker, and they use the English words level,” said Yumiko Uchima, Community Even though Chambers has been on a higher level. On top of that, I am doing in another class or lunch time with per- Relations Offi cer, U.S. Army Garrison – Okinawa for a little more than a month, my best to learn to speak Japanese so the fect accent.” Okinawa. he has sought out opportunities to get kids inevitably teach me every time I walk Th rough volunteering, Soldiers like “We can oft en help open the eyes of involved with the local community and in the school calling myself Sensei.” Chambers have found an intimate way those who have bias and speculations even chose to miss the Super Bowl to vol- For the children, the opportunity to to connect with the people of Okinawa, that service members are more like- unteer. interact with Soldiers is always a wel- giving them a diff erent perspective from ly to cause troubles, and also support “As you read to the children you fi nd comed event, said Kyuta Oshiro, who what they may fi nd in the local papers. Soldiers to learn diff erent cultures and that some children understand more En- teaches at the school. “Sometimes, we see the negative news lifestyles to be the good neighbors,” said glish than others,” he said. “So the fulfi ll- “Th ey are looking forward to seeing coverage in local media, but I think it’s im- Uchima. NMCB 5 Seabees arrive in Okinawa

^Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Joshua Hall unloads bags after Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5 Seabees unload (NMCB) 5 Seabees arrived on Camp Shields in Okinawa, Feb. 05. NMCB 5 Seabees deployed to the their bags after arriving on Camp Shields in Okinawa, Feb. 05. U.S. Pacifi c Command area of operations to relieve NMCB 4 and will be performing construction based (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John P. Curtis) operations, humanitarian aid missions, and disaster recovery throughout the Pacifi c. FEBRUARY 13, 2015 SAMURAI GATE 9 Some temporary, seasonal, intermittent employees eligible for FEHB

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Kadena Tax Center Virtual Enterprise Service Desk week at Bldg. 705. Members planning than Feb. 27. For more information, call the The tax offi ce is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (vESD) application personal foreign travel must report to Education Offi ce at 634-1500, option 1. Seasonal services are offered at the Kadena Tax This application allows all users to the AFOSI lobby prior to the briefi ng and Center, Bldg 1460. Tax Center Appointment Line: troubleshoot any issues they are having are reccomended to attend the briefi ng Emcee Auditions for African 634-7418/098-961-7418. Appointments will be without the hassle of long phone calls and several weeks prior but no more than two American History Month Gala available for rental property, commanders, and even longer wait times with the ESD. The months prior to the travel date. If you are The African American History Month teachers. The Tax Center does not prepare home process begins when users open the vESD unable to make the meeting due to mission Committee will be holding master of business and sales of rental property icon, which has been added to all users requirements, call AFOSI to schedule an ceremony auditions for the African Tax Season Offi ce Hours: desktops. The software will automatically alternate time at 632-8996. American History Month Gala on Feb. 18. Feb. 4 – March 28: Tuesday – Friday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. run a test or “health check” on the computer at the Keystone Theater from 9 to 11 a.m. (Walk-in Service Only) / Saturday - 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and display its current status along with Kadena and Camp Foster and 2 to 4 p.m. To schedule an audition, (Appointment Only) the users computer information. After emergency numbers contact Tech. Sgt. Brandy Gaither at 634- March 30 – May 15: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. answering a series of questions about your Kadena Fire Emergency Services would like 6715 or email [email protected] or (Walk-in Service Only) (Appointments by availability) specifi c computer issue, the application will to remind everyone to program their cell Tech. Sgt. Anita Solis at 634-4141 or email Closed Holidays and PACAF Family Days: attempt to solve the problem. An additional phones with the emergency numbers. To [email protected]. Feb. 17: HOLIDAY / April 17: Closed ½ day for feature that is currently being vetted will report an emergency on Kadena via cell, dial function. / April 20-24: Limited Walk-in Services due allow users to create and submit a trouble 098-934-5911, and from an offi ce phone, AAHM committee presents — African to Exercise / May 22: Closed PACAF Family Day ticket within vESD for issues that it cannot dial 911. For Camp Foster via cell, dial 098- Americans: Many Rivers to Cross May 25: HOLIDAY automatically resolve. We encourage 911-1911, or from an offi ce phone, dial 911. The African American History Month Bring in the following required documentation to everyone to try out the application, even committee is hosting a showing of the complete a Tax Return: if you don’t have a computer issue at this Pentagon Federal Credit Union new documentary African Americans: Many - DOD/Military Identifi cation card (except contrac- time. If you any questions or concerns, hours of operation Rivers to Cross every Thurday at 5:30- tors) email the 18th Communications Squadron Pentagon Federal Credit Union’s new 6:30 p.m. at the USO Kadena throughout - Power of Attorney (If electronic fi ling on behalf of at [email protected] or call 634-2666 hours of operation: Monday-Friday from 9 the month of Feburary. This documentary your spouse) option 2, option 3. a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed on Saturday-Sunday. covers the history of African Americans - Social Security Number(s) For more information, call Arthur Reutov at from the 1500’s to present day. An - Bank Routing and Account Number(s) Travelers Health 966-7496. episode from the fi lm will be shown every - Forms W-2 and 1099 (from all employers and If you are planning a trip that includes a visit week. Seating is limited and will be on a fi nancial institutions) to another country, you are encouraged to Tuition Assistance initial/follow-up fi rst come, fi rst serve basis. For more - IRA* visit the Kadena Public Health offi ce 60 brief information please contact Tech. Sgt. - Rental Property (includes total income, mortgage days prior to scheduled departure for the The Education Center will hold Tuition Jason Hill at 634-2549 or email at jason. interest, taxes, insurance and other related latest region-specifi c threat assessment. Assistance initial and follow-up briefs from [email protected] or Tiffany Hill at 634-3611 expenses)* You’ll gain information regarding what 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays in the or email at [email protected]. - Child Care Cost/Providers and their identifi cation immunizations or medications you will Education Center. For more information, numbers* need, in addition to other medical travel call Sabrina Murray at 634-1500, option 1. Schilling parking lot to be - Foreign Earned Income Exclusion* tips for your off-island excursions.The partially closed - Sale of Residence (personal residence only)* Kadena Public Health offi ce is located on April 2015 CCAF graduation The Schilling Community Center parking - Sale of Stocks/Mutual Funds 1099B or 1099 Int/ the third fl oor of the Kadena Medical Group submission cutoff Feb. 27 lot will be closed partially for set up and Div* building. Walk-in travel clinic briefi ngs are The April 2015 CCAF graduation tear down for Discover Okinawa Fest, * If applicable Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 submission cutoff date is Feb. 27. To be which will be held in the Schilling parking Don’t have time to wait? They offer a drop off p.m. For questions or concerns, call Public considered for the April CCAF graduation, lot on Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. service for simple returns. Take all tax documents Health at 630-1998. the CCAF must receive all documentation and they will call you when your tax return is (i.e. transcripts and CLEP scores) for UPCOMING EVENTS ready for review. (Dropoff’s are not accepted AFOSI Foreign Travel Briefing degree candidate submissions on or Lifeguard classes begin during Exercise or inspection weeks.) For more A foreign travel briefi ng will be held at 9 before that date. Students must also be Lifeguard class, which begins Feb. 16 at information contact Christy Murphy at 634-7418. a.m. during the fi rst duty day of every enrolled in their degree program no later 4 p.m. at the Fairchild Pool, is accepting FEBRUARY 13, 2015 SAMURAI GATE 11 enrollment for the mandatory swim test. MIPRs, etc. To reserve a seat contact Staff Assault Prevention Theatrical Team 2015 Team meetings are held at Kadena Individuals interested must be 15 years old Sgt. Jared Wiedmer at 634-5820 or email schedule. SAPTT is a group of actors and Elementary from 3-4 p.m., Feb. 18. Team to take the course and be a strong swimmer. [email protected]. advocates dedicated to performing skits Mentors will answer questions and coach Sign-ups at Kadena Outdoor Recreation for the local community in an effort to raise the Teams through the problem solving and requires a fee. For more information, Blood Drive at the Wired Bean awareness of sexual assault. For more process. For more information, email Capt. contact Outdoor Recreation 966-7343. A blood drive will be held Feb. 20, from 11 information, contact the 18th Wing SAPR Benjamin Switzer at benjamin.switzer.1@ a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Wired Bean. Food Offi ce at 634-3791, or email 18wg.sarc@ us.af.mil. 18th MDG blood drive will be provided for all who donate. Walk- us.af.mil. The 18th Medical Group is scheduled ins are welcome. For more information, call Operation Snowball needs adult to host a blood drive Feb. 17 in the 18th 634-1288. Volunteers needed to teach and volunteers MDG’s 3rd-fl oor Shima-san conference supervise students at recess Operation Snowball is an in-school retreat room from noon to 4 p.m. For eligibility LOA/CGOC Operation Snowball Amelia Earhart Intermediate School is focused on leadership development information, contact Staff Sgt. Jeremy Bowling Tournament looking for volunteers to assist, teach, delivered in a fun and interactive format. Jackson at [email protected]. The Company Grade Offi cer Council and and/or supervise students during recess Groups of teenagers are paired with adult Logistics Offi cers Association are teaming activities. For more information, email facilitators for small group discussions Education Center quarterly up to host a fundraiser for “Operation Airman 1st Class David Homan at david. and activities related to decision making, commissioning brief Snowball” Feb. 20 from 2-4 p.m. at the [email protected] or Senior Airman Kyle social skills and community building. They The Education Center quarterly Emery Lanes Bowling Complex. This event Greene at [email protected]. No are looking for adult volunteers who can commissioning brief will be held on Feb. is held by KDHS where teens will discuss appointment is needed. attend a two-day staff training from 9 a.m. 18 at 2 p.m. in Bldg 59, 3rd fl oor, room 332. how one positive decision can lead to to 1 p.m. Feb. 21 and the event from 9 a.m. Reservations must be made in advance by another positive decision, and that will EASC seeking experienced to 4 p.m. March 2. For more information, calling 634-1500, option 1. “snowball” into a healthy lifestyle. Sign up cheer coaches email Gail Wells at [email protected]. for the bowling tournament to raise money The Eagles All Star Cheer team is looking edu or Sherri Powers at Sherri.Powers@ Ash Wednesday service for food and supplies for approximately for experienced cheer and/or tumbling pac.dodea.edu. An Ash Wednesday service will be held in 100 students. Cost is $60 per team of coaches for the current and upcoming Chapel 2 at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 18. four or $15 per person. Individuals will cheer season. Cheer seasons run from be assigned a team and prizes will be September to May and Coaches are needed Freedom March on Kadena awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for all three teams: Minis, Juniors and Elites. The 333rd Signal Company is hosting teams. Registration ends Feb. 17. If you are interested in volunteering for this an African American History Month demanding but rewarding opportunity, observance in the Keystone Theater at 10 African American Heritage email [email protected]. a.m. Feb. 19. At 10:30 a.m. there will be a committee presents Inagural Ball 1-mile freedom march. for a Cause African American History Month The African American Heritage Committee CDC Readings Kadena Library digital workshop is hosting a fi ve-on-fi ve basketball The African American Heritage Committee Join the library Feb. 19 between 11 tournament at the Risner Fitness Center to is hosting book readings at the Child a.m. and 1 p.m. for the monthly digital help raise funds for the African American Development Centers in recognition of workshop. This month they will show you History Month Gala. The tournament African American History Month 2015. how to use Tumble Books. This is an online will take place on Feb. 21, starting at 9 The reading sessions will take place every resource for pre-K through high school. It a.m. This is a 10 team maximum with an Friday until Feb. 27 ( Feb. 13, Feb. 20, and includes read-alongs, early reader chapter entry fee. The tournament will be double Feb. 27). Reading sessions will be held at books, young adult titles, audio books, elimination with two 10 minute halves. The 9:30 a.m. at Wakaba CDC and 2:45 p.m. puzzles, games and resources for home fi rst and second place winners will receive and 3 p.m. at Niko Niko CDC. To volunteer, school families. For more information, trophies. The tournament is open to all contact Airman 1st Class Brandon Hagler contact William Niblick at 634-1502. personnel. To sign up call Master Sgt. Tony at [email protected] or Tech. Sgt. Bostic at 080-9715-4959 or via email at Nakoma Pratt at [email protected]. ATTN: Resource Advisors [email protected] or Master Sgt. David “Preparing your Unit For Fiscal End Lukas at 080-6497-4385 or via email at LEGO Team Mentors of Year Success” [email protected]. Volunteers with technical knowledge/ Please join the 18th Contracting Squadron for a morning seminar regarding purchase VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES request packages Feb. 19 and 24. Topics Performers wanted for Sexual will include the following: documents Assault Prevention Theatrical Team needed for a purchase request package, The 18th Wing SAPR offi ce is looking for experience are needed to meet with AF Form 9 Questionnaire, GPC Program, experienced adult actors for the Sexual Kadena School LEGO Robotics Teams. 12 SAMURAI GATE FEBRUARY 13, 2015 New threat center to integrate cyber intelligence

By Cheryl Pellerin New Center Intended to Fill business, we’re going to do our Defense Media Activity Gaps utmost to share it.” 2/11/2015 - WASHINGTON Th e Cyber Th reat Intelligence Within 24 hours of learning — A new Cyber Th reat Intel- Integration Center, she added, about the Sony Pictures Enter- ligence Integration Center is is intended to fi ll these gaps, tainment attack, Monaco said, being created under the aus- analyzing and integrating the U.S. government pushed pices of the director of national information already collected out information and malware intelligence. under existing authorities, and signatures to the private sector Th e center will serve a is intended to enable centers to update its cyber defenses. similar function for cyber as that already perform cyber “We want this fl ow of infor- the National Counterterrorism functions to do their jobs more mation to go both ways,” she Center does for terrorism, Lisa eff ectively. said. Monaco, assistant to the presi- President Barack Obama’s dent for homeland security and new budget backs up the com- Responding Quickly counterterrorism, said during mitment to fi ght cyber threats When companies share in- a keynote speech yesterday at with $14 billion to protect crit- formation about a major cyber the Woodrow Wilson Interna- ical infrastructure, government intrusion or a potentially debil- tional Center for Scholars. networks and other systems, itating denial-of-service attack, The NCTC, established in Monaco said. they can expect government 2004, puts into action a 9/11 Safeguarding Americans agencies to respond quickly, Commission recommenda- online, she added, requires that Monaco said, specifying that the tion — to break “the older the government work with the government will: mold of national government private sector “to enhance the — Provide as much organizations” and “be a cen- security of what has become a information as it can about ter for joint operational plan- vast cyber ecosystem.” the threat to help companies ning and joint intelligence, protect their networks and ( DoD graphic) staffed by personnel from the A Precondition of Success critical information; various agencies.” Th ough the private sector — Coordinate a quick 21st-century Cyber Th reats the counterterrorism world.” “No single government enti- shouldn’t rely on the govern- and unifi ed response from “I want to commend com- Despite this progress, Mo- ty,” Monaco said, “is responsi- ment to solve its cybersecurity government experts, including panies that have shown strong naco added, “it has become ble for producing coordinated problems, the government won’t those at the Department of leadership by coming forward clear that we can do more as cyber threat assessments, leave the private sector to fend Homeland Security and the as soon as they identify breaches a government to quickly con- ensuring that information is for itself, Monaco said, calling FBI; and seek assistance so we can solidate, analyze and provide shared rapidly among exist- partnership a precondition of — Look to determine who the work together and address assessments on fast-moving ing cyber centers and other success. actors are and hold them to threats more rapidly,” Monaco threats or attacks.” [government] elements, and “To the private sector, we’ve account; and said. “Across the board, we’re During last month’s State of the supporting the work of oper- made it clear that we will work — Bring to bear, as government tearing down silos, increasing Union address, Obama pledged ators and policymakers with together,” she added. “We’re not experts respond to attacks, all communication and developing that the government will in- timely intelligence about the going to bottle up our intelli- the available tools and draw on the fl exibility and agility to re- tegrate intelligence to combat latest cyber threats and threat gence. If we have information the full range of government spond to cyber threats of the 21st cyber threats, just as it has to actors.” about a signifi cant threat to a resources to disrupt threats. century, just as we have done in combat terrorism.