Members of the III Marine Expeditionary Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Force Reconnaissance Platoon, jump from a 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II during an airfi eld seizure exercise Aug. 24, at Wake Island. Jump Clearing Teams conducted this training to build interoperability between the two units and ensure when the time comes the two forces are able to execute a joint mission as smoothly as possible.

(U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airmen Stephen G. Eigel / collaged by Eight Co.) By Senior Airman Tactics Squadron special tactics offi cer. military freefall mission might look like.” rewarding experience,” added Dunn. Stephen G. Eigel “It enabled us to identify better ways to Th e realistic training of the operations “Th eir professionalism and high-level 18th Wing Public Affairs work together and ensure we are able to conducted allowed the units to address of technical profi ciency allows the 320th 9/8/2016 — Standing at the edge of the execute a joint mission as smoothly as any issues before taking on any real world and the Marines to work well together open ramp on an MC-130J Commando possible when the time comes.” tasking. every time we conduct joint training.” II, 13,000 feet above their target with the Th e mission of the exercise was for the “Th e entire force learned how we can Increasing interoperability with our joint cold wind whipping through the aircraft , Jump Clearing Teams (JCT), consisting better execute a time-sensitive tasking to partners during training exercises is they wait for the green light and the of a small team of Special Tactics Airmen deploy and perform an airfi eld seizure, essential for real world success. aircraft ’s loadmaster to give the go sign and the Force Reconnaissance Marines, to primarily what’s required for coordi- “Force Reconnaissance and Special allowing them to jump from the ramp jump onto Wake Island, seize the airfi eld nation between all the ground and air Tactics units pair extremely well.” said and parachute in to take their target. and provide air traffi c control allowing an players,” said Dunn. “Working with Capt. Joshua J. Chambers, 31st Marine August 23-27, the 353rd Special Op- MC-130J Commando II from the 17th outside units in training oft en highlights Expeditionary Unit Force Reconnais- erations Group along with the III Marine Special Operations Squadron to land. interoperability issues and allows us to sance Platoon commander. “Th e training Expeditionary Force, 31st Marine Expe- “Th is exercise is important for a address them before real world tasking event was an excellent opportunity to ditionary Unit, Force Reconnaissance couple reasons,” said Dunn. “It allowed come down.” showcase the enhanced capabilities Platoon conducted an airfi eld seizure our team to conduct a military freefall Both the Airmen and Marines were of our units when we team together. I operations exercise at Wake Island. jump onto an unmarked, uncontrolled able to take a lot away from the training greatly enjoyed working with the 320th “Th e 320th and the Force Reconnais- drop zone located on a small, geograph- and discover what they can do better Special Tactics Squadron, and I hope sance Platoon conducted this training to ically-isolated island. It is essential that together in the future. this is one of many future joint training build interoperability between our two we maintain this capability because it “Working with the 31st MEU Force exercises between Force Reconnaissance units,” said Capt. Dunn, 320th Special most closely replicates what a real world Reconnaissance Platoon is always a Marines and Special Tactics Airmen.” 2 SAMURAI GATE SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 #BeThere before the call Commentary by Master Sgt. Wendy Barraza Headquarters Individual Reservist Readiness and Integration Organization hen the phone rings in the middle of the how alone he felt in that moment, alone enough to see exhaustion, building our social, mental, physical and night, it’s like an alarm going off in your suicide as the only solution to end his pain. spiritual resiliency is at the core of our strength. W brain. No one calls at one in the morning to A few years aft er this, I became a fi rst sergeant Th e theme of this year’s Suicide Prevention Month say they were “just thinking of you.” and received extensive training on how to help those is #BeTh ere and it stresses the social pillar of resiliency. I received one of those calls 13 years ago and woke struggling with suicide. I also began counseling with Th is campaign resonates strongly with me because if my to my mom telling me my dad had died from a self- suicide survivors and victims. Th ese encounters dad had just one person to give him hope, he might still infl icted gunshot wound. Th e words didn’t sink in right educated me and gave me a new perspective on how be here today. It’s no one’s fault he is gone, but I believe away; I had to ask her to repeat herself. I can’t image the people think when they are considering suicide and how that if he felt the care from people who did care for him, diffi culty she endured to do this. to respond to them. When someone’s arm is cut off , we he would have given life another chance. My dad was a Navy veteran and a high performer. He don’t just tell them to change their frame of mind and My challenge to you this month is to spend time was incredibly successful as a nuclear power engineer. they’ll feel better. When someone is diabetic, we don’t building your community again. Reconnect with a friend Unfortunately, he was not able to tackle life’s challenges tell them it’s unhealthy to take medication every day to and spend time together. I know we all have limited without substance abuse or an addiction. Th ese varied survive. When someone has the fl u, we don’t ask them, resources that make it diffi cult to set aside quality time for over the years, from gambling to drinking, to smoking, “Have you ever tried not having the fl u?” one another, but those moments build the trust, loyalty and to overeating; he would replace one with another in a What I came to understand is that we should never commitment needed to open up to each other when things constant struggle to adapt to life. I don’t know for sure, but minimize someone’s struggle and that we need to be there aren’t going well. Th ink about who you feel comfortable I suspect he fi lled the void with those substances because for our wingmen when they are going through rough reaching out to, and ask yourself who feels comfortable he didn’t have anyone to help him. As the breadwinner for patches. Isolation and hopelessness are dark times, and reaching out to you. Let’s mean it when we say “I will never the family, I think he felt he had to appear strong and deal the permanent eff ects of decisions made in those times leave an Airman behind.” Let’s win the battle to save lives with things on his own. Th is left him alone with no one he can create a ripple eff ect of sadness through families so no one else has to answer that call in the middle of the could just open up to about how he was feeling. and organizations. If I were to hold a glass of water in night. Everyday connections with our wingmen matter. At the time of his death, it was very diffi cult for me my hand and stretch it out parallel to the fl oor, I could (Editor’s note: If you are struggling with thoughts of to process my dad’s suicide without resentment. I felt hold that glass for a while, but at some point, my arm suicide or depression, seek help immediately. Talk to he had damaged my mom. I felt he had committed would get tired and I would want to lower the glass. Life your wingman, chaplain or mental health professional. a horribly selfi sh act. I felt angry that my mom and is like this. Everyone has a diff erent point of exhaustion, Confi dential help is also available by contacting the brother missed him so much when I didn’t fi nd him to and we must be aware of our own breaking point and Military Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255, Opt. 1, or www. be a particularly good person. It never occurred to me our wingman’s. While we all cope diff erently with this MilitaryCrisisLine.net.) Airman was at ‘Right Place, at the Right Time’ By Lisa Ferdinando everyone to be in the position Oneto said, explaining ap- Defense Media Activity that you’re in as a leader,” he proaches need to be tailored to 9/8/2016 - YOKOTA AIR told the airman. Th at includes the individual. It is important BASE, Japan — During a trip being able to assess whether to know your people, and be to visit sailors and airmen in someone has high risk factors someone your people can talk Japan, the chairman of the Joint “and then make sure you do to and trust, he said. Chiefs of Staff found himself at something about it when you Need a Hand? Just Ask. the right place, at the right time see it,” Dunford said. A message that Oneto has to recognize an airman who Oneto said he did not expect for anyone who is struggling: was also at the “right place, at a personal visit from the high- talk to someone and get help. the right time.” est-ranking military offi cer. “It “If you need help, chances Marine Corps Gen. Joe was a huge surprise,” he said. are it’s because you’ve done and Dunford made a point of vis- Helping A Fellow Airman been through a lot,” he said, iting Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gar- Th e airman who needed adding a person can be proud rett Oneto here yesterday aft er help reached out to Oneto, who of what they have accomplished learning he did the right thing says he then visited with the and overcome. “Now you just and helped a fellow airman who airman and helped him get the need a little help dealing with it was contemplating suicide. assistance he needed. on the back end.” Dunford said he wanted to “Sometimes you just feel like Struggles are a part of life, he (DoD photo by Army Sgt. James K. McCann) ^Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, recognizes Air personally thank and recognize you’re in the right place, at the said. Force Tech Sgt. Garrett Oneto, support section noncommissioned offi cer in charge of the Oneto, the support section right time,” he said. “Th ere’s no shame in asking 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Yokota Air Base, for helping a fellow airman who was noncommissioned offi cer in Oneto’s personal experienc- for help,” Oneto said. “Th ere’s struggling and contemplating suicide, Sept. 7. charge at the 374th Aircraft es and 16 years in the Air Force nothing wrong with going to Maintenance Squadron here, help him relate to his airmen, somebody and saying ‘Hey, you veterans and family members is local unit or the Military Crisis for his exemplary actions. he said. know, I need a hand.’” available 24 hours a day, seven Line - Veterans Crisis Line “What we really want is “Every airman is diff erent,” Help for service members, days a week. Check with your website.

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Airman 1st Class Dennis Hatcher, 18th Aircraft Mainte- nance Squadron crew chief, prepares to guide an F-15 ^1st Lt. James Chambers, 67th Fighter Squadron pilot, conducts pre-fl ight preparations Eagle Sept. 9, at Kadena Air Base. F-15 Eagles departed Sept. 9, at Kadena Air Base. The 67th FS prepared more than 20 F-15s to support Exercise from Kadena in support of Exercise Valiant Shield. Valiant Shield in Guam. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen) By Senior Airman out to any adversary and provide air “Our ability to launch aircraft in maintenance actions in advance, confi g- Lynette M. Rolen dominance,” said Capt. Angelo Pelligrini, support of any mission or tasking is ex- ure each aircraft for its specifi c mission 18th Wing Public Affairs 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit offi cer actly what my job entails,” said Master Sgt. set, perform prefl ight inspections, all the 9/12/2016 — As the haze of the morning in charge. “Our pilots will get valuable Timothy Jordan, 67th AMU production while dealing with personnel and limited rain lift ed, fi gures of pilots could be seen training by integrating with the Navy, superintendent. “I gain a sense of pride resources due to being prepositioned walking to their respective jets as main- Marine Corps and other military units.” and job satisfaction when we come togeth- at the deployed location. Th is is just a tainers stood ready to set them in the sky. For the exercise, Kadena’s pilots will er as a team with a myriad of moving parts fraction of what we do to prepare.” Th e 67th Fighter Squadron sent F-15s provide aerial support for joint partners. and we are able to orchestrate all these All of the preparation ensures peak to Guam in support of Exercise Valiant “Th ey will be fl ying, fi ghting and complex actions into mission success.” performance during Valiant Shield. Shield Sept. 9. winning by providing un-questioned air Without the hard work of maintainers, “Th is launch demonstrates our ca- Exercise Valiant Shield is a joint exer- superiority,” said Pelligrini. “Th ey will Kadena’s participation in large exercises pability to deploy aircraft in support of cise between U.S. armed forces focusing fl y in large force exercises within a joint like Valiant Shield would be limited. Exercise Valiant Shield,” said Jordan. “It on maintaining land, air, sea and cyber- environment and sharpen their tactics “It takes an incredible amount of showcases our fl exibility and our ability space dominance in the Pacifi c. for the defense of our nation and allies.” man-hours throughout the maintenance to rapidly deploy combat ready aircraft , “Th is is an important exercise because Pelligrini said this exercise showcases group to get our fl eet ready for a deploy- pilots, and maintainers while still exe- it shows our ability to relocate, integrate our prowess in generating combat air- ment,” said Jordan. “For example, we cuting the maintenance mission at home and demonstrate our ability to reach power. have to complete all upcoming scheduled station.” 4 SAMURAI GATE SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 18th Security Forces Squadron hosts open house event for local police By Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen 18th Wing Public Affairs 9/9/2016 — Partnership – the beginning of what it takes to come together, work together and protect a community. Th e 18th Security Forces Squadron hosted an open house event for more than 50 local Oki- nawan police offi cers here Sept. 2. Th e purpose of this event was to enhance the relationship between the 18th SFS and the local police, who already share the common goal and respon- sibility of protecting all of us in our day-to-day lives. Teams exchanged tactics and security knowledge to improve coordi- nation for future operations. “It improves our relationship for protecting the community and fosters eff ective commu- Members of the Kadena Police Station, Okinawa Police nication,” said Lt. Col. Sarah Station and Kadena’s 18th Security Forces Squadron stand in front of an F-15 Eagle Sept. 2, at Kadena Air Base. Babbitt, 18th SFS commander. “It opens up those lines of com- (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen) munication. Th is same time last tactics to Kadena’s security easier to help share information think it shows the friendship of “I’m really proud to be a part year when we did the fi rst open forces members. and work more smoothly.” us all. Not many people get to of something like this,” said Bab- house, both police chiefs said it “At this event, we’re able to In addition to seeing the go there to see the F-15s. It was bitt. “To be a part of improving was the fi rst time they had been know each other and exchange tactics used by security forces, a good opportunity, not just for relations, to be a part of learning onto the base and invited to do our knowledge of security,” said the local police were able to me, but for everyone from the about their culture and what something like this in 20 years.” Yoshimitsu Matsusaki, Kadena see an F-15 Eagle on Kadena’s Okinawa Police Station.” they have to off er us, and being During their visit, local po- Police Station chief. “For us, it was fl ightline, a rare opportunity Matsusaki said the inclusion able to show them what capabil- lice offi cers had the opportunity a very good chance to exchange aff orded to few. of every member, well-experi- ities we bring to the fi ght, so that to see security tactics and tools and share our thoughts and “We took a photo in front of enced and junior, within both they know if they ever need us, used by the 18th SFS. Th e local knowledge. When an accident or an F-15,” said Hajime Shinzato, departments in this event makes to defend them, we’re there for police also demonstrated their something happens, it makes it Okinawa Police Station chief. “I the relationship stronger. them, we’ve got their backs.” SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 SAMURAI GATE 5 ALS Class 16-F

By 18th Wing Public Affairs Senior Airman Cory Gibson, 18th Comptroller Squadron 9/12/2016 — Forty-three students successfully com- Senior Airman Troy Gilbert, pleted ALS Class 16-F: 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron Senior Airman Andres Gutierrez Gonzalez, John L. Levitow Recipient: 18th Medical Operations Squadron Senior Airman Travis Wilkin, Senior Airman Cody Hagins, 18th Maintenance Group 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Senior Airman Arlen High, 390th Intelligence Squadron Senior Airman Robert Hunter, Commandant Award Recipient and Distinguished 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Graduate: Senior Airman Stephen Keener, 18th Maintenance Group Senior Airman Devin Nothstine, 18th Wing Staff Agency Senior Airman Jessica Keith, Academic Award Recipient and Distinguished Graduate: 18th Force Support Squadron Senior Airman Arlen High, 390th Intelligence Squadron Senior Airman Audrie MacKenzie, 18th Munitions Squadron Distinguished Graduate: Senior Airman Cristina Maldonado, Senior Airman Troy Gilbert, 18th Comptroller Squadron 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron Senior Airman Jasinda McTear, 67th Fighter Squadron Senior Airman Jason Ashley, Staff Sergeant Reuben Meyer, 18th Security Forces Squadron 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Senior Airman Kristofer Ballard, Senior Airman Devin Nothstine, 18th Wing 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron Senior Airman Kevin Quinn Senior Airman Kristopher Battle, 320th Special Tactics Squadron 18th Security Forces Squadron Senior Airman Jamesha Reed, Senior Airman Rena Bissett, 18th Operations Support Squadron 18th Security Forces Squadron Senior Airman Kyle Rhodas, Senior Airman Bryce Bowman, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Senior Airman Charles Rideout III, Senior Airman Alexander Brown, 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron 18th Communications Squadron Senior Airman Jorge Rodriguez Jr, Senior Airman Austin Bruce, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Senior Airman Renee Scherf, Senior Airman Lathaniel Bryant, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron Senior Airman Shaun Smith, Senior Airman William Carlisle, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Senior Airman Suriyun Soukhamneut, Senior Airman Kyle Chatman, 18th Dental Squadron 18th Component Maintenance Squadron Staff Sergeant Colby Davis, Senior Airman Ashton Stewart, 18th Munitions Squadron 18th Medical Support Squadron Senior Airman David Sweet, 18th Munitions Squadron Senior Airman Richard Delgado III, Senior Airman Ricardo Tinoco, 33rd Rescue Squadron 18th Operations Support Squadron Senior Airman Tyler Vry, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Senior Airman Kristoffer Drone, Senior Airman Travis Wilkin, 18th Medical Operations Squadron 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Senior Airman Tyler Farrell, Senior Airman Brian Willford, 17th Special Operations Squadron 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Senior Airman Jonathan Flores, Senior Airman Bryant Wilson, 18th Force Support Squadron 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron 6 SAMURAI GATE SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 U.S. B-1 Bombers conduct sequence flights with South Korea, Kadena AB - Exchange Japan in response to nuclear test seeking volunteer By U.S. Pacifi c Command 9/12/2016 - CAMP H.M. SMITH, Ha- groups for waii — Today, two U.S. Air Force B-1B strategic bombers from Andersen Air community gift Force Base, Guam, conducted training with fi ghter aircraft from the Japan wrap program Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) and a low-level fl ight with fi ghter aircraft from By AAFES Public Affairs the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the 9/14/2016 — Kadena AB volunteer United States, in response to the recent groups looking to raise money — and nuclear test by North Korea. spread some holiday cheer this sea- In the vicinity of Japan, the B-1Bs con- son — can turn to the Kadena Main ducted fi ghter interception training with Exchange, which is seeking partners two F-2 fi ghters from JASDF to enhance for the Army & Air Force Exchange operational capabilities and the tactical Service’s annual community gift wrap skills of units. Proactively conducting program. such joint training between the JASDF As part of the program, the Kadena and USAF corresponds with the policy (Courtesy photo by U.S. Forces Korea) Main Exchange set up tables and ^Two U.S. Air Force B-1B strategic bombers from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, conducted training with fi ghter directions given in the new Guidelines aircraft from the Japan Air Self Defense Force and a low-level fl ight with fi ghter aircraft from the Republic of Korea and provides supplies that community for Japan-U.S. Defense Cooperation and the United States, in response to the recent nuclear test by North Korea. volunteer groups can use to wrap gift s the National Defense Program Guide- during the busy holiday shopping lines and strengthens cooperation. threatening the region through an ac- in working to defend the respective season in exchange for donations. Later in the fl ight, the JASDF and the celerating program of nuclear tests and homelands from threats posed by North “Th e Exchange’s community gift ROK fi ghters conducted a hand-off of the unprecedented ballistic missile launches Korea. Headquartered in Hawaii, U.S. wrap program helps military families U.S. B-1Bs in international airspace. Fol- that no nation should tolerate. U.S. joint Pacifi c Command is responsible for all make the most of the hectic holiday lowing the handoff , the B-1Bs and ROK military forces in the Indo-Asia-Pacifi c U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine season,” said Kadena main Exchange F-15 fi ghter aircraft and U.S. F-16 fi ghter are always ready to defend the American Corps forces over half the earth’s surface, Store Manager, Ann Yi “Th ey can aircraft conducted a low-level fl ight in homeland. We stand resolutely with stretching from the waters off the west check items off their gift lists and get the vicinity of Osan, South Korea. South Korea and Japan to honor our coast of North America to the western those presents wrapped in just one “Th ese fl ights demonstrate the soli- unshakable alliance commitments and to border of India, and from Antarctica to stop. As an added bonus, Kadena AB darity between South Korea, the United safeguard security and stability.” the North Pole. community groups get a chance to States, and Japan to defend against North Th e sequenced fl ights with Japan Th e B-1B Lancer is a long-range raise money for their worthy causes.” Korea’s provocative and destabilizing and ROK is the latest demonstration supersonic strategic bomber and part of Interested organizations can actions,” said Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., of the strength of the bilateral alliances the U.S. Pacifi c Command’s continuous contact the Kadena Main Exchange Commander, U.S. Pacifi c Command. between the United States and Japan and bomber presence in the Indo-Asia-Pa- at 050-5865-3100 for information on “North Korea continues to blatantly the Republic of Korea, and the broad- cifi c. Upon completion of the fl ight over scheduling a time to participate in the violate its international obligations, ening cooperation by the three nations Korea, the B-1Bs returned to Guam. community gift wrap program.

The Prefecture of Longevity, Okinawa’s World- Class Healthy Sweetener- Kokuto (Brown Sugar) When you visit Okinawa, you may notice that there are many sugarcane fields. Peel the skin of harvested sugarcane and cut it in round slices, and now you have a delicious and sweet dessert for yourself. Take a bite and the natural sugar will spread through your mouth. Kokuto, which is a specialty of Okinawa, is a 100% natural health food product. It is made by hardening the juice squeezed from harvested sugarcane, which has been boiled over many hours. Real Kokuto does not contain any artificial additives nutrients such as calcium, potassium, iron, and rich or coagulating agents. in vitamins and minerals. Okinawa is known to make high quality brown sugar It is good for dieting and teeth cleaning, and also and came across its manufacturing method in the known to have positive effects against heat exhaus- 17th century tion and eczema. Gima Shinjo, one of “The Five Great Men of Okina- Kokuto is not just a sweetener, but also rich in wa,” traveled to China and mastered the method nutrients and is said to have superior preventive of making this brown sugar. He spread the method medicinal qualities as an alkaline health food prod- after he came back to Okinawa and Kokuto has uct. been a valuable product which has supported the Kokuto is used in Okinawan food on a regular basis, Okinawan economy until this day. and we can agree why Okinawa is known as “The Like ordinary white sugar, brown sugar also carries Prefecture of Longevity.” SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 SAMURAI GATE 7 National Hispanic Heritage Month: ‘As Numerous as the Stars’ By Ashley Palacios Coronado, a San Antonio native. branches of military service, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Coronado grew up in the bar- the U.S. Air Force included. Th e Public Affairs rios of San Antonio. Orphaned at founder of the American G.I. 9/7/2016 - JOINT BASE SAN age fi ve, he oft en found himself in Forum, one of the top Air Force ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Tex- trouble with the law. He dropped aces of the two world wars and as — National Hispanic Heritage out of high school and was soon the Korean War combined, as Month, observed annually from involved in gangs. At age 16, well as the fi rst female to com- Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, is a time to cel- Coronado lied about his age and plete Air Force military pilot ebrate the histories, cultures and enlisted in the Air Force. Aft er a training were all Hispanic. contributions of American citi- 30-year Air Force career, he had Preda went on to say that, zens whose ancestors came from earned his GED, a college degree “History is rich with contribu- Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and and had been presented with tions from the Hispanic com- Central and South America. Th is more than 35 awards and deco- munity but we are not a selft -ag- year’s theme, as decided by the rations, including the Legion of grandizing people; we are quiet Defense Equal Opportunity Man- Merit and the Bronze Star. A long- when it comes to our achieve- agement Institute, is “Embracing, time crusader for Hispanic issues, ment. Th at’s why this month is so Enriching and Enabling America.” Coronado lobbied President Rea- important – it allows our voice to Sept. 15 is a signifi cant day be- gan in 1988 for the expansion of be heard so we are not forgotten.” cause it is the anniversary of in- Hispanic Heritage Week to Na- Preda has a saying she uses to dependence for the Latin Amer- tional Hispanic Heritage Month. describe the humble Hispanic na- ican countries of Costa Rica, El “Th e more you understand ture: “Estamos tan numerosos y Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras Hispanic heritage, the more you brillantes como las estrellas. Pero and Nicaragua. Additionally, begin to understand what America cuando aparece la luz del dia de- Mexico and Chile celebrate their is all about,” Coronado said at a Ft. saparecemos. We are so numerous independence days on Sept. 16 Sam Houston National Hispanic and bright like the stars. But when and Sept. 18, respectively. Heritage Month event in 2013. daylight appears we disappear.” Columbus Day, the holiday “Hispanic family values – honor, Randolph Air Force base is which offi cially celebrates the duty, integrity among them – have known as the “Showplace of the anniversary of Spanish explorer served the nation well.” Air Force” because of the Span- Christopher Columbus’ arrival Maria Preda, JBSA-Randolph ish Colonial Revival Style archi- in and discovery of the Ameri- Equal Opportunity alternative tecture in which all structures can continent, is celebrated on dispute resolution manager, including hangars were con- Oct. 12, which also falls during agrees with Coronado. “It’s im- structed. Th e “Taj Mahal,” build- this time period. portant for the Air Force to recog- ing 100, is also one of the Air Hispanic and that’s always been ued. “Th e locals are quicker to trust Th e National Hispanic Heri- nize National Hispanic Heritage Force’s most famous buildings. something I’ve been proud of if they feel they can relate to you in tage observation began in 1968 Month because the Hispanic peo- “We all pass these buildings throughout my career as an Air- some way, but it’s also the diff erenc- as Hispanic Heritage Week un- ple have made great contributions every single day and admire man,” said Maj. Jonathan “Ganso” es that have helped with my fellow der President Lyndon B. Johnson to the Air Force and military at them, yet, we take for granted the Gallego, 435th Flight Training Airmen. Learning from each other’s and was expanded by President large, and it’s important for us to culture and history that contrib- Squadron instructor pilot. diff erences has built trust and Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover recognize those contributions and uted to this beauty,” said Preda. “Th ere aren’t many Hispanics in comradery in the units I’ve been a 31-day period. Th is expansion to educate people on that legacy.” So what does this legacy mean the fi ghter pilot community, so it’s in. It’s a long legacy of greatness I’m was the direct result of the eff orts Hispanics have, indeed, made for current Airmen? helped me to stand out, especially following and it’s a privilege and an made by retired Air Force Col. Gil signifi cant contributions to all “I’m an American, but I’m also on deployments,” Gallego contin- honor to be a part of it.” 8 SAMURAI GATE SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 Typhoon prepared Don’t judge a book by its cover – Base houses are built structurally strong enough to withstand the potentially damaging typhoon winds that come and go each year. There are some simple steps occupants can take in advance of typhoon season to be prepared and have peace of mind during a typhoon. Emergency Kit Typhoon Preparation Steps

· Fill Bathtubs with water · Flashlight with extra batteries · Bottled Water (3 days worth – 1 gallon per person per day) · Turn refrigerators to the highest setting · Non-perishable packaged or canned food/juice · Secure all loose outdoor objects or store them indoors (i.e. playsets, bicycles, other toys, · Foods for infants or the elderly grills, trampolines, storage sheds, tables, chairs, trash and recycling containers) · Snack Foods · Store bulk trash items indoors if contractor has not picked up by TCCOR-2 · Non-electric can opener · Cooking tools/fuels · Secure & lock all exterior doors and windows · Paper plates/plastic utensils · Sandbag base of doors- Eagle hardware supplies sand bags and sand which can be picked up and fi lled · First-Aid supplies by occupants of base housing · Prescription medication · Battery powered radio (AFN) · Turn off all non-critical electrical items (i.e. lights, computers, printers, fans, TVs, etc.) · Pet care items · Fuel your vehicles · Towels, rags, mops · Park vehicles in an area least prone to falling tree limbs and fl ooding Know your Typhoon TCCOR Conditions TCCOR 4: Destructive sustained winds of 50 knots or greater possible within 72 hours. Stock enough to the area that a heightened alert status is necessary in order to rapidly establish up on food, bottled water, dry milk, batteries, fl ashlights, candles and other emergency supplies. elevated TCCOR conditions should the storm deviate from the forecast track. Personnel should TC-4 stays in affect from June 1 to November 30 every year. follow Standard Operating Procedures for TCCOR Storm Watch and stay alert for any changes to TCCOR status. In some instances, it may be necessary to return to TCCOR Storm Watch TCCOR 3: Destructive sustained winds of 50 knots or greater possible within 48 hours. Initiate from another TCCOR level if the storm is not currently forecast to impact the area, but is in close a general clean-up around your home, apartment and offi ce. Pick up loose items, such as toys, enough proximity that should it change course, it could likely impact the area. Normal activities garden tools and lawn furniture. may resume with caution two hours after declaration of STORM WATCH. AAFES facilities TCCOR 2: Destructive sustained winds of 50 knots or greater anticipated within 24 hours. and the commissary may reopen as well. Stay tuned to AFN television and radio. Secure all outdoor property such as picnic tables, barbecue grills, etc. TCCOR Storm Clear: The storm is over and not forecast to return. Storm damage could TCCOR 1: Destructive sustained winds of 50 knots or greater are expected within 12 hours. still present a danger. This TCCOR level is used to inform U.S. Military and civilians that the DODDs schools will not be closed until TCCOR 1C. Fill any available containers with water. threat of the storm is over. However, until the recovery process is declared complete (TCCOR Make a fi nal check of food, water and other supplies. All Clear), or the risk of injury and/or damage to personnel and property has been mitigated to a TCCOR 1 Caution: Winds of 50 knots are sustained or occurring. All outdoor activities, safe level, the general base population would normally be asked to continue to remain indoors. except those in direct support of urgent military missions, will be discontinued. The base **During typhoons - Housing Maintenance Service Call is open 24/7 to support occupants exchange and commissary close and all non-mission-essential people should be off the in creating typhoon related work orders only. Please dial 634-4663 (HOME) or 098-961- streets and in their residences. All AAFES facilities close. 4663, option 5. TCCOR 1 Emergency: Winds of 50 knots sustained or occurring. All outside activities are Regular hours of operation: prohibited. Housing Maintenance Service Call hours of operation for submitting all work orders: 24/7, 7 TCCOR 1 Recovery: Winds of 50 knots sustained or greater are no longer forecast to days a week, 634-4663 (HOME) or 098-961-4663, option 5. occur. Strong winds may still exist. No outdoor activity is authorized other than workers from All routine or urgent work order requirements can be submitted online using your home/work pre-designated emergency crews. TCCOR1 recovery Mission-Essential Passes, which are computer at: http://www.kadena.af.mil/Portals/40/AFD-150519-002_3_.pdf or called in issued to mission-essential agencies only, must be in the driver's possession before attempting during hours of operation. to travel on Kadena. Alternatively: you may submit a routine work order request to our org box at 718ces. TCCOR Storm Watch: Winds are not forecast to exceed 50 knots sustained but there [email protected]. (Please include house number and unit, contact phone, name of still exists a probability of high winds due to the proximity of the storm. The storm is also close sponsor and housing maintenance service need.) SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 SAMURAI GATE 9 10 SAMURAI GATE SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 U.S., Japanese Jets soar Metals Technology during Misawa Air Fest 2016

(Courtesy photo) (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott) forces in the Indo-Asia-Pacifi c region. YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — Senior Bringing regional partners together in Airman Gabriel Franco, 374th Mainte- forums such as the PACRIM Airpower nance Squadron aircraft metals technol- Symposium to address issues of mutual ogy journeyman, welds a metal piece at concern enhance the ability to respond Yokota Air Base, Sept. 7. Th e metals tech- to crises that threaten the peace and nology shop performs maintenance work stability of the Indo-Asia-Pacifi c region. with welding and machining equipment to keep Yokota’s aircraft fl ight-ready Wolf Pack airmen climb and repair equipment for various base agencies. to commemorate 9/11 (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert) MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan — Attendees take photos of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force aerobatic Misawa reflects during demonstration during Misawa Air Fest 2016 at Misawa Air Base, Sept. 11. Approximately 80,000 people attended POW/MIA, 9/11 the event and experienced static displays and demonstrations from both the JASDF and U.S. armed forces. remembrance ceremony Base. During her visit, James learned Air Base. Two U.S. Air Force B-1 Lancers more about the mission of the 34th Ex- from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, peditionary Bomb Squadron while they were joined by Republic of Korean F-15K are deployed executing the Continuous Slam Eagles and U.S. Air Force F-16 Bomber Presence mission. Fighting Falcons during the fl yover. Th e close military cooperation between the U.S., ROK conduct U.S. and ROK keeps us ready to respond (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee) at any time to those who would threaten KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of strategic display of stability and security. Korea — Firefi ghters from the 8th Civil air power Engineer Squadron climb up fl ights of President Obama stairs at Kunsan Air Base, Sept. 12. Th e (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase) 9/11 memorial stair climb event is a travels to Hawaii MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan — Col. tribute to the 343 fi refi ghters who gave R. Scott Jobe, left , 35th Fighter Wing their lives during the tragic events at the commander, and Japan Air Self-Defense World Trade Center on September 11, Force Maj. Gen. Koji Imaki, right, 3rd 2001. Air Wing commander, lay a wreath during the 2016 POW/MIA and 9/11 SECAF visits Andersen remembrance ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Sept. 9. Th e wreath was placed in honor of the 2,977 people from 91 coun- tries who lost their lives during the 9/11 (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rasheen Douglas) attacks. OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea — Republic of Korea army Gen. Lee, Sun (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich) Pacific Rim Symposium Jin, Chairman of the Republic of Korea JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICK- improves multilateral Joint Chiefs of Staff , shakes hands with AM, Hawaii — Gen. Terrence O’Shaugh- U.S. Army Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, U.S. nessy, Pacifi c Air Forces commander, partnerships Forces Korea commander, as Republic of salutes Air Force One as it taxis on SEOUL, Republic of Korea — Brig. Gen. Korea air force Lt. Gen. Lee, Wang Keun, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Sep. 1. Dirk Smith, Pacifi c Air Forces Director Republic of Korea Air Forces Operations President Barack Obama was in Hawaii of Air and Cyberspace Operations, pro- (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arielle Vasquez) Center commander, and U.S. Air Force to speak at the Pacifi c Island Conference vides a briefi ng during the recent Pacifi c ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam Lt. Gen. Th omas W. Bergeson, 7th Air of Leaders and the International Union Rim (PACRIM) Airpower Symposium, — Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Force commander, stand by at the con- for Conservation of Nature World Con- Sept. 5-9 in Seoul. Th e PACRIM Air- Lee James speaks with B-1B Lancer clusion of a press conference following a servation Congress. President Obama power Symposium builds and improves crew members and maintainers during fl yover in response to recent provocative departed JBPHH on his way to Midway multilateral relationships among air a visit Aug. 30, at Andersen Air Force action by North Korea, Sept. 13, at Osan Atoll. 2016 Kadena High School graduate winner of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 13th District International Essay Contest

Courtesy story by voting rights and that they the United States. Th e winners a athletic trainer or physical Sigma Gramma Gam- regain any rights that have of the essay competition will therapist. ma Chapter of Omega been lost in recent legislative receive the following: First She is the daughter of Psi Phi Farternity, Inc. changes?” Her essay was se- Place: $5,000, Second Place: Jeromy and Crystal Johnson. 9/9/2016 — Katelyn Johnson, lected by a panel representing $3,000, Th ird Place: $2,000 Her father is a Major (0-4) a 2016 graduate of Kadena the Brothers of Sigma Gamma and Fourth Place: $1,000. in the United States Marine High School was recently Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Katelyn is currently en- Corps. Katelyn has two sisters: selected as the winner of the Phi Fraternity, Inc. located in rolled at Monterey Peninsula Kari and Krystyn. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Okinawa, Japan. College in California. She Sigma Gamma Gamma 13th District International Th e 13th District awarded received a partial track schol- Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Essay Contest. Katelyn a $500 scholarship. arship and plans to transfer Fraternity, Inc. is a non-profi t She wrote a 700 – 750 She will continue competing to Montreat College in North private organization focused word essay on the subject: on the national level with oth- Carolina next fall majoring on providing service, scholar- “What can be done to assure er winners from twelve dis- in exercise science. Her goal ship and uplift to the Okinawa

that citizens do not lose their tricts representing chapters in aft er graduation is to become community. (Courtesy photo) SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 SAMURAI GATE 11 SAMURAI GATE SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 U.S.12 Army Soldiers in Japan offer expertise during Shizuoka Prefecture Comprehensive Disaster Drill

^Army Sgt. Matthew W. Army Spc. Seth W. Robinson (left), a Naco, Arizona, Hooker, an Austin, Texas, native^ serving as an operations noncommissioned offi cer, native serving as a tuba U.S. Army Medical Department Activities-Japan, and player for the U.S. Army Japan Staff Sgt. Nicholas M. Moore (right), a Miami, Florida, Band, shakes hands with native serving as an operations NCO, MEDDAC-J, and Heita Kawakatsu, governor of two other U.S. Army Soldiers carry a stretcher bearing a Shizuoka Prefecture, during training dummy out of a UH-1 Huey helicopter operated the closing ceremony for by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Shizuoka Shizuoka Prefecture’s annual Prefecture’s annual Comprehensive Disaster Drill in Comprehensive Disaster Drill in Kakegawa, Japan, Sep. 4. Kakegawa, Japan, Sep. 4. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV) By Sgt. John Carkeet IV and international organizations. participated in this drill since Self-Defense Force partners service members, fi refi ghters, U.S. Army Japan Its static displays, interactive 2010,” said Maj. Donald Kim, from the 34th Infantry Regi- police offi cers and fi rst respond- 9/8/2016 - KAKEGAWA, Ja- classes and practical workshops U.S. Army liaison offi cer for to ment, Eastern Army, JGSDF. ers, Heita Kawakatsu, governor pan — Swirling sand obscures conducted throughout Kake- the JGSDF's Eastern Army and Th e respective units set up their of Shizuoka Prefecture, ex- the sunlit sky as a UH-1 “Huey” gawa also provided lifesaving Central Readiness Force. “It base of operations at a local gym pressed his appreciation for the helicopter touches down on a lessons for the city’s citizens. demonstrates our capabilities where they combined resources American participants. freshly cut baseball fi eld. Mere “Th e people of Shizuoka in humanitarian response to coordinate convoy routes, “Th e citizens of Shizuoka moments pass before the Huey’s Prefecture have organized this assistance by testing our troops’ establish mobile communica- Prefecture and I are grateful for Japan Ground Self-Defense annual exercise for 35 years,” expertise in fi rst aid, supply tion sites, and set up supply the support from the U.S. Army Force crew chief dismounts said Yuka Ogura, a supervisor distribution, convoy operations distribution points. and Marines,” said Kawakatsu. from his metallic steed and for the prefectural government’s and medical evacuation. Our “Th e JGSDF and U.S. Army “Your skill and professionalism sprints toward four U.S. Army Emergency Countermeasures participation also sends a strong have specialized equipment and were second only to your care Soldiers bearing a stretcher. Division. “Although the drill’s message to our Japanese part- highly trained personnel that and compassion.” Th e crew chief’s commanding size and scope has become ners that we are willing and able many of our civilian counter- As the troops shook hands shout cuts through the roar increasingly complex with the to provide immediate support parts cannot aff ord,” said JGSDF and exchanged small tokens of of rotor blades, springing his inclusion of specialized govern- when disaster strikes.” Sgt. 1st Class Miura Hatoshi, a appreciation with their gracious American partners into action. ment agencies and advanced “Since the great east Japan squad leader in the 2nd Com- hosts, Kim refl ected on his With swift , expert precision, equipment, the individual resi- earthquake and tsunami [in pany, 34th Infantry Regiment. team’s immense eff ort, energy the stretcher bearers carry their dents play the most pivotal role 2011], local communities have “However, these assets are and enthusiasm. wounded comrade — a manne- in preparing for the worst.” a greater understanding and practically worthless if we don’t “I’m proud of these men,” said quin sporting an Army Combat Among the participants openness to collaborate with in- properly use them. Th at’s why Kim. “Many of them have Mili- Uniform — to the Huey. stood a dozen Soldiers assigned ternational agencies in the aft er- it’s essential that we seize every tary Occupation Specialties far Casualty evacuation was one to U.S. Army Japan, I Corps math of a major disaster,” added opportunity to train together so separated from the desired skill- of the many training missions (Forward) and Public Health Ogura. “Th e U.S. Army has we may make the right decisions sets for humanitarian assistance orchestrated during Shizuoka Command-Pacifi c. Th e group proved on many occasions that together.” and disaster relief missions. Prefecture’s annual Comprehen- packed two Humvees with fuel, it has the talent and resources Th e drill concluded with However, their profi ciency in sive Disaster Drill conducted rations and medical supplies to respond to any emergency in a closing ceremony at a de- their basic warrior tasks and here Sept. 4. Th e drill demon- before embarking on their 120- the country.” molished neighborhood used their eagerness to learn from strated the emergency response mile journey from Camp Zama Th roughout the exercise, as a training site for search, the experts shows our Japanese capabilities of a diverse collec- to Kakegawa. the American Soldiers worked rescue and recovery operations. partners that they can count on tion of local, regional, national “Th e U.S. Army has actively closely with their Japan Ground Standing alongside hundreds of us anytime, anywhere.” SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 SAMURAI GATE 13 NMCB 4 participates in CARAT Indonesia 2016

By Construction Electrician 3rd Class (SCW/EXW) Ens. Michelle Fitzgerald, assigned to NMCB 4 and Santiago Guzman Jr. members of the local community Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4 pose for a photo after placing 9/10/2016 - SURABAYA, Indonesia — their hands on the schoolhouse Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Con- walls to leave their handprints struction Battalion (NMCB) 4 partici- during Cooperation Afl oat Readiness and Training pated in joint construction operations in Indonesia 2016 in Surabaya, support of the 22nd Annual Cooperation Indonesia, Aug. 30. Afl oat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2016, July 21 to Sept. 3. CARAT is a series of annual multilat- eral military exercises conducted by the United States Pacifi c Fleet with several member nations of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). Th e exercise focuses on increasing interoperability and advancing regional stability within Southeast Asia. Engineering activities support maritime security, contingency and humanitarian assistance/disaster recovery (HA/DR) response through the targeted demonstration and practical application of innovative design and construction. Th is year’s naval exercise series was between the United States and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indone- sia, Th ailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Timor-Leste. Th e Seabees and Indonesian TNI-AL ZENI Battalion were tasked with planning, (U.S. Navy photos by Construction Electrician 3rd Class Santiago Guzman Jr.) estimating, budgeting and construction of a school in a 44-day timeframe. Th e Seabees and Indonesians built friendships and strengthened professional skills during joint construction operations on a two-room schoolhouse for the students. “I believe education is a right that every child should have. Being given the opportunity to build a school so that more children from the community can attend class is an honor that I will take with me for the rest of my life,” said Util- itiesman Constructionman Jacob Brown. “Th e partnership that we built with the Indonesian Marines is also something I will never forget, and I’m excited to share the memories and stories with others.” ^ Builder Constructionman Kiara Harris, assigned to NMCB 4, a local student and a ^ Engineering Aide 2nd Class Tyler Walker assigned to NMCB 4 and a member of the Th e construction team, students and member of the Indonesian Marines (TNI-AL) ZENI Battalion prepare to dip their hands in Indonesian Marines (TNI-AL) ZENI Battalion, position and tie rebar for structural concrete Cemandi community members attend- paint to leave their handprints on the schoolhouse that was built as part of the engineering columns for the engineering civic action project during Cooperation Afl oat Readiness and ed the ribbon cutting ceremony, Sept. civic action project during Cooperation Afl oat Readiness and Training Indonesia 2016 in Training Indonesia 2016 in Surabaya, Indonesia, Aug. 4. 3, offi cially opening the schoolhouse. Surabaya, Indonesia, Aug. 30. Commodore, Destroyer Squadron “It’s been such a great opportunity for one unit, we were able to give back to the civil support to Navy, Marine Corps and (COMDESRON) SEVEN, Capt. H.B. the Seabees to work alongside our TNI- community by building a schoolhouse joint operational forces. Homeported out Le expressed his gratitude to the team AL counterparts here in Indonesia. Not that will be used for years to come.” of Port Hueneme, Calif., NMCB 4 has for their hard work during his speech only have we been able to learn from each NMCB 4 is the forward deployed detachment sites deployed throughout as the honorary guest. Th e ceremony other’s construction methods, we have pacifi c NMCB ready to support Major the United States and Pacifi c area of concluded with food, singing, dancing truly strengthened our partnership and Combat Operations and Humanitarian operations, including Cambodia, Diego performances and the offi cial signing of built lasting friendships,” said Ens. Mi- Assistance/ Disaster Relief operations Garcia, Guam, Japan, Philippines, Re- the school opening. chelle Fitzgerald. “By working together as and to provide general engineering and public of Korea and Timor Leste. 14 SAMURAI GATE SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

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AF Ball rescheduled DSST Retakes Education Offi ce during business hours to System will roll out Joint Outpatient The Air Force Ball has been rescheduled due Sept. 1 – Oct. 31, military service member pick up their CCAF diplomas. If diplomas Experience Survey (JOES). Take a few to projected inclement weather this weekend. students who do not pass their fi rst exam are not picked up by COB on 23 Sept., minutes to fi ll out the JOES when you get The Ball will be at the Kadena Offi cer’s Club will be eligible for one free retake. Students diplomas will be delivered to First Sergeants it by mail or email. JOES is a survey that Sep. 23, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. can take advantage of this promotion by to distribute. For more information, contact asks questions about your military health providing a voucher code at the time of retest. the Education Offi ce at 634-1500. care experience. It’s secure and we won’t Kadena and Camp Foster emergency The voucher code will be sent to students share your personal information. Your JOES numbers via email 1-2 days after taking the exam. Free and Reduced Lunch Program responses tell us what we’re doing right and Kadena Fire Emergency Services reminds For more information, contact the Education (FRLP) Announcement: Program what we can do better. For more information, everyone to program their cell phones Offi ce at 634-1500. registration for Department of Defense visit www.health.mil, or call the 18th MDG with the emergency numbers. To report an Schools Master Sgt. Restie Mangiliman at 630-4992. emergency on Kadena via cell, dial 098-934- 2016 Presidential Primaries To be eligible for the FRLP during the 2016- 5911, and from an offi ce phone, dial 911. For 2016 Presidential Elections are underway. 2017 Academic School Year, applicants Post Office Holiday Mailing Deadlines Camp Foster via cell, dial 098-911-1911, or Register to vote now. For a full list go to: must renew their application via e-mail or in From the U.S. to Kadena, mailing from an offi ce phone, dial 911. http://www.fvap.gov/vao/vag/appendix/ person. The new application will be available timeframes are as follows: state-elections. For more information, visit on July 1, at the following web-site: http:// Express Mail: Guaranteed service three-fi ve USAFA LEAD Falcon Visitation the Kadena Voting Sharepoint site at: https:// www.kadena.af.mil/Units/18th-Mission- days. / Priority Mail: Seven-21 days service. Experience Call for Nominations kadena.eis.pacaf.af.mil/18WG/programs/ Support-Group (Application link) (SY / Parcel Post or Space Available Mail: At a The United States Air Force Academy is VAO/SitePages/Home.aspx, or talk to your 16-17), applicants may e-mail a copy of the minimum, six weeks to arrive in Okinawa, hosting a Falcon Visitation Experience from squadrons UVAO, or email vote.kadena@ application and their most recent LES and/ Japan. / Cutoff dates for delivery by Dec. 24. Nov. 16-20, designed to give Airmen an us.af.mil. or pay stub of all household income earners -Space Available Mail (SAM): Nov. 7. opportunity to experience what USAFA would to: [email protected] to -Priority/First Class Mail: Nov. 28. be like for them if they apply through LEAD September is National Preparedness apply electronically. You may also apply in -Express Mail: Dec. 10. (all expenses paid). Direct all questions to Month person, Building 99 (behind Dunkin’ Donuts), From Kadena to the U.S. mailing Capt. Zachary Penry, LEAD Program Offi cer The 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Readiness 18th Mission Support Group; bring a hard timeframes are as follows: from the USAFA. Deadline to register is & Emergency Management Flight will be copy of the application and your LES and/ Express Mail: Guaranteed service three-fi ve Sept. 6. Link for Airmen: http://www.cvent. hosting events throughout Sept. at various or pay stub(s). For more information, call at days. / Priority Mail: Seven-21 days service. com/d/1vqjdl For more information, contact locations at Kadena. The events will consist 632-5932/34, COMM 098-962-5932/34. / Parcel Post or Space Available Mail: 15-30 [email protected] or the of several emergency preparedness booths, day service. / Cutoff dates for delivery by Education Offi ce at 634-1500 (option one). an emergency preparedness blood drive, and CCAF Transcript Ordering Issues Dec. 24. a preparedness class along with Kadena’s Airmen who have ordered a Community -Space Available Mail (SAM): Nov. 19. 18 MUNS to Conduct 100-Percent Weather Flight 18 OSS/OSW, A&FRC, and College of the Air Force transcript within the -Priority/First Class Mail: Nov. 30. Munitions Inventory American Red Cross, which will all lead up past 30 days should access CCAF Student -Express Mail: Dec. 14. The 18th Munitions Squadron is conducting to September 30, National Prepare-A-thon Services and verify the order processed. The For more information, call 634-4458. a 100-percent munitions inventory Sept. 19- Day, at the Kadena Base Exchange. To sign CCAF online transcript program has been 23. Emergency issues submitted in writing up for the preparedness class or for more experiencing intermittent interference and National Defense Transportation and approved by the MXG commander (or information about the events, please contact some transcript requests were not processed. Association (NDTA) General equivalent) will be the only transactions Senior Airman Perry Cunanan at perry. For more information, contact the Education Membership Meeting processed during this time frame. For more [email protected] or call 632-8430. Offi ce at 634-1500, option 1 or via email at An NDTA general membership meeting will information, please contact Master Sgt. kadenaeducationoffi [email protected]. be held Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Matthew Pitcher at 632-5309 or email kadena. CCAF Diplomas for October 2015 and the Kadena Offi cers’ Club. NDTA is the [email protected]. April 2016 graduates Military Health System Joint Outpatient association for Global Logistics and we Members from the Oct. 2015 and April 2016 Experience Survey (JOES) welcome military, government and private New AtHoc Mass Notification system CCAF graduating classes may stop by the Starting August 2016, the Military Health sector representatives to discuss what The 18th Civil Engineer Group has just Continued on PAGE 15 launched a new AtHoc Mass Notifi cation system for the military family housing residents of Okinawa, Japan. The current system for notifying residents of issues or upcoming maintenance relied on spending hundreds of man hours going door-to-door posting notices, or creating posts on social media such as Kadena’s Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/KadenaAirBase.

Finance Monthly Closure The 18th Comptroller Squadron fi nance customer service will be closed the third Thursday of every month for training. Next dates will be Sept. 15, Oct. 20 and Nov. 17. For more information, contact the Budget Offi ce at 632-6453/634-2601 or Customer Service at 634-1300.

Post Office Closures Oct. 7 - MSG Function. / Oct. 10 - Columbus Day. / Oct. 11 - PACAF Family Day. / Nov. 11 - Veterans Day. / Nov. 18 - Squadron Function. / Nov. 24 – Thanksgiving. / Nov. 25 - PACAF Family Day. For more information, call 634- 4458. SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 SAMURAI GATE 15 the future holds in the world of defense or call 634-3488, visit http://facebook.com/ below. The Chapel will provide participants Spanish. Speakers are needed during the transportation and logistics. Will be providing umucasiaokinawa or visit any base education two nights lodging at Okuma Recreational school day (7:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.) and the an NDTA overview presentation as well as center. Facility. This will include continental days are fl exible. If interested, please contact a special presentation by 733rd Air Mobility breakfasts, lunch/dinner meals, and Level-2 Elizabeth Elansari at elizabeth.elansari@pac. Squadron on their transportation operations. Respect for the Aged Day Activity Passes. The curriculum consists of dodea.edu. Come meet Okinawa logistics folks and The Kadena Chapel and the Wired Bean will four 1-hour sessions/activities. For more share your knowledge and experiences. host a base wide community event called information and RSVP - contact the Chapel Volunteers Needed at Kadena Middle Look forward to valuable collaboration as Respect for the Aged Day, “Keiro No Hi” Sept. @ 634-1288 or e-mail Capt. Robert Mohr or School well as more group facility tours throughout 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kadena Offi cers’ Tech. Sgt. Jennifer DePrinzio. The KDMS Students Taking Academic the island. Grab your lunch and join us in Club.The Chapel will bring eighty elders from Responsibility (STAR) Program is looking for the ballroom. For more information, contact three different elderly homes (Okinawa City, Down day for Mission Support Group 30 volunteers to serve as mentors for the Cynthia McKeague at 634-3641. Chatan, and Kadena Town). The event honors Mission Support Group sports day will be Oct. students. The duties will consist of assisting the local tradition to celebrate the elders’ 14, with an alternate date of Oct. 21. Members students with academic assignments who 3rd Okinawa International Music contributions to society and their longevity. will be authorized to attend and participate in are enrolled in the STAR program. The Festival concert singers needed Lunch and entertainment will be provided MSG sports day as an alternate duty location, volunteers will meet at Ryukyu/Kadena Sing a Beethoven’s Symphony 9th with and is open to anyone; military, families, and for non-attendees, normal operations will be Middle School on Kadena Air Base Bldg. soprano vocal Eva Mei and 300 vocalists, contracting employees. For more information sustained. Personnel are authorized to wear 1984. The attire will be Civilian clothing or Feb. 12, 2017, 2 p.m. at Convention Center and RSVP, contact Capt. Eddie Rubero at PT shorts along with respective squadron uniform and aletter and/or Certifi cate of in Ginowan City. We are looking for singers. [email protected] and/or Melissa morale shirts. For personnel participating in appreciation will be given. All volunteers will Song will be in German. Cost is 10,000 yen Rafferty at [email protected]. softball, softball clothing will be authorized as receive a brief training prior to working with to join the choir. There are 10-12 practices wearing PT gear presents a safety hazard. For students. We would prefer for volunteers to before the main event. Practice place will Kadena Pharmacy Drug Take back Day more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Stephen be able to commit to volunteering either on be in Urasoe City, Ginowan City, Okinawa The Kadena Pharmacy will be hosting a Drug L. Green at 634-5405. Wednesday or Thursday on a weekly basis. City - must attend the practices. For more Take Back Day Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Natarsha information, please contact Mr. Shinohara, in the Pharmacy Lobby. Bring all expired and Kadena Shake N’ Bake Base Basketball Baker at [email protected] or 098-951-3600 (Japanese translator needed). unused medications for disposal. For more Team Tryouts at 634-0217. information, contact the Pharmacy at 630- Kadena Shake N’ Bake Basketball team is UPCOMING EVENTS 4817. holding tryouts at the Risner Fitness Center Armed Forces Communications & on October 4 and 6 from 6 - 7:30 p.m.. For Electronics Association (AFCEA) Second to None Booster Club Golf more information please contact: Staff Sgt. Monthly Meeting Tournament Alton Mercy at 630-4709 or alton.mercy@ AFCEA would like to welcome you to the The 18th Maintenance Operations will be us.af.mil. Staff Sgt. Artis Gandy at 634-3244 monthly meeting the fi rst Thursday of each hosting a golf tournament for the Second to or [email protected]. month at the Kadena Offi cer’s Club from None Booster Club Sept. 30 at the Banyan 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. NTT DoCoMo will Tree Golf Course. Check-in is at 6:30 a.m. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES educate us on the Japanese mobile network, and shotgun at 7:30 a.m. Event will be a 18th MSG awards ceremony which counts towards your CEUs for any four-player team golf scramble / best ball The 18th Mission Support Group is looking network certifi cation. For more information, tournament. Payment includes green fees/ for singers to volunteer for the third quarter contact Tech. Sgt. Brenda Squires or any cart rental: E1-E4: $40. / E5-E9: $50. Offi cers awards ceremony on Oct. 26. Volunteer board member at chapteroffi cers@okinawa. and Civilians: $60. Prizes for fi rst, second and should be familiar with and able to sing afceachapters.org third place, closest to the pin and longest Kimegayo (Japanese National Anthem) and/ drive. For more information or registration, or The Star-Spangled Banner (U.S. national UMUC Asia MBA Program Open House contact Tech. Sgt. Joseph Clark at 634-3379 anthem). For more information, contact Tech. University of Maryland (UMUC Asia) will be or Staff Sgt. David Brittain at 634-2439. Sgt. Shannon Dos at 634-7212 or email at hosting an UMUC Asia MBA Program open [email protected] or Tech. Sgt. John house Sept. 8 and 19 at the Kadena Education UMUC Asia 60th Anniversary Fest Ogami at [email protected]. Center.You're invited to a virtual open house University of Maryland (UMUC Asia) will be to explore graduate level opportunities. hosting an UMUC Asia 60th Anniversary Kadena High School needs native Learn about our career-relevant UMUC Asia Fest Sept. 17, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Spanish speakers MBA program, get help in learning how to USO Kadena. All are invited to join us for live The Kadena High School Foreign Language align the program with your military or civilian entertainment, bouncy houses, and food and Department is seeking native Spanish career goals, and chat live with an advisor. game vendors. For more information, contact speakers to volunteer in some of the Spanish Register to attend at http://www.asia.umuc. the Kadena Education Center at 634-3488 or classrooms to interact with students in edu/webinars. The next introductory course visit http://facebook.com/umucasiaokinawa. for the MBA program (PRO 600) starts Oct. 5. Save on your application fee: If you apply Kadena AB Chapel Oss Singles’ Retreat for admission after attending this webinar, September 28-30, the Kadena Chapel will your application fee will be waived. For more host a Singles’ Retreat for 24 Operations information, email [email protected] Support Squadron military members E4 & 16 SAMURAI GATE SEPTEMBER 16, 2016