Airmen Build Resiliency on Wingman Day

Airmen build resiliency on Wingman Day

(Courtesy photos) By Senior Airman an opportunity to relate and experience Omari Bernard various missions in the wing. Marines, Airmen com 18th Wing Public Affairs “I believe Wingman Day gives us the - 3/16/2016 — Every year units across the opportunity to see our base as a whole to Air Force conduct two Wingman Day give us insight and appreciation of what plete field operation events for Airmen to enhance the resilience goes on day in and day out,” said Senior of individuals, families, and communities. Airman Nickolas Browning, 18th Com- Th is year members of Team Kadena ponent Maintenance Squadron. “From on Ie Shima chose to develop themselves in line with AAFES’s mission to pararescue missions, the Air Force Core Values and Compre- it has shown me how vital everyone is to hensive Airman Fitness. not only Kadena Air Base, but to [the] Lisa Velez, 18th Wing community Pacifi c Air Forces and the Air Force.” support coordinator, said the 91 elective Tech. Sgt. Carolina Angulo, 18th Wing courses off ered 239 times throughout the community support coordinator deputy, Kadena community were Core Values said that with the collaboration and sup- Immersions and Comprehensive Airman port of numerous agencies and command, Fitness electives. CAF is a holistic ap- the goal of this year’s Wingman Day was proach to develop over-arching Airman achieved; best serve the community with fi tness and resilience. Th e overall intent a choice model and CAF integration while was to promote and cultivate resiliency impacting the lives of many and promot- among Team Kadena. ing personal and professional growth. “Resiliency is not linear but rather “Wingman Day for me is the time that multi-dimensional,” Velez said. “One’s it is set aside to care for one another and ability to apply the defi nition of resiliency: to make sure that we connect with those recover, withstand, and grow; varies from around us,” Angulo said. “We get caught person to person. Th e brilliance of the up in the day to day grind that we forget to Airman’s Choice model is that it provides look at the person behind the mission. Life a broad spectrum of electives for each is about relationships and wingman day member of the community to tailor their gives us that time to do just that –build Wingman Day time to address specifi c relationships.” (Courtesy photo) ^ needs and interests.” Airmen like Browning took home les- U.S. Marine Corps engineers assigned to the 9th Engineer Support battalion and Airmen from the 18th Logistics readiness squadron perform maintenance on an amphibious assault fuel system during an All of the courses available that day sons from their Wingman Day courses. exercise Jan. 29, on the island of Ie Shima off the coast of Okinawa. helped address one of the four domains of “What Wingman Day means to me is Comprehensive Airman Fitness: spiritual, something that cannot be summed up in By Airman 1st Class eff ective mission execution, Jan. 25 - physical, mental and social. Classes ranged just one word,” Browning said. “Wingman Nick Emerick Feb. 5. from indoor soccer to risk management, Day is something that we as Team Kadena 18th Wing Public Affairs Th e purpose of the training evo- from learning about substance abuse to come together not to just learn what each 3/16/2016 — Marines and Airmen lution was to exercise as a bulk fuel learning how to be a better leader, and other does, but a day to recognize who we stationed on Okinawa traveled to the company in a fi eld environment, in- more. are as Airmen and the impact we have in nearby island of Ie Shima to learn crease job profi ciency, and to validate Velez said the addition of Core Value the Pacifi c. We are the tip of the spear and from each other and practice fast and SEE FIELD OPERATION PAGE 2 immersions allowed community members Wingman Day helps us see that fi rst hand.” 2 SAMURAI GATE MARCH 18, 2016 FIELD OPERATION FROM PAGE 1 Team Kadena Ayano Kinjo

(U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa) Ayano Kinjo, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron facilities repair estimator, works at the 18th CES Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration shop, March 9, at Kadena Air Base. Kinjo has worked in her current position as a facilities repair estimator for more than fi ve years. As a facilities repair estimator, Kinjo requests local vendors to create quotes of supply for 18th Civil Engineer Squadron or sourcing for all work requests involving the repair, replacement and installation of property facilities. 353rd SOMXS holds (Courtesy photo) Û.S. Marine Corps engineers assigned to the 9th Engineer Support Battalion and Airmen from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron assemble an amphibious assault fuel system Jan. 27, during an exercise on the island of Ie Shima off the coast of Okinawa. Maintenance Professional and refi ne standard operating “I cannot change the whole including inclement weather, procedures for embarkation, Air Force work tempo in a last minute changes to oper- fuel testing, fuel accounting, month or even a year,” Gilman ations and mock improvised of the Year Banquet and command and control. said. “But, I can help change explosive devices. Despite Th e Marines’ mission was my peers’ work tempo, simply the challenges put forth by to embark one Amphibious with leading by example.” man and nature, Marines By Master Sgt. Maintenance Support Assault Fuel System with Having similar jobs and Airmen came together to Kristine Dreyer Professional of the Year an overall capacity of 1.12 doesn’t restrict these military accomplish their goals. 353rd Special Operations Group Airman: Senior Airman million gallons and conduct members from establishing According to Airman 1st Public Affairs Luke-Nathan Dejesus simulated bulk petroleum diff erent approaches. Class Jack R. Anderson, 18th 3/13/2016 — Th e 353rd Special NCO: Staff Sgt. Alexis Soto operations in the vicinity of “Conducting pumping op- LRS fuels distribution opera- Operations Maintenance Squad- Ie Shima in order to validate erations alongside our Air tor, the terrain was the biggest ron held their Maintenance Pro- Plans and Scheduling Analyst of the Year AAFS embarkation require- Force counterparts was an impact on these types of fessional of the Year Banquet Airman: Senior Airman Devin ments, deployment timelines incredible experience for all operations because it aff ects to recognize those maintainers Credit and refi ning standard oper- that participated.” said Chief the ability to set up bulk fuel whose performance and accom- NCO: Staff Sgt. Eugenio Redmond ating procedures, as well as Warrant Offi cer Kyle Babka, systems and it also aff ect fuel plishments during 2015 have set establishing a fuel farm to 9th Engineer Support Battal- usage factors. them apart from their peers. SNCO Professional of the Year support ground equipment ion fuels offi cer. “Many of the “Th is experience was a nice Th e categories and award re- Master Sgt. Ryan Harris and motor transport assets in younger Airmen and Marines change and a fun adventure cipients are: Company Grade Offi cer support of the exercise. have never served in a joint that I was able to endure with APG Professionals of the Year Professional of the Year Aft er working with Ma- tactical environment, but they a sister branch,” Anderson Airman: Senior Airman Jacob Hicks Captain Cassandra Espy rines in the fi eld, Airman 1st all worked together to ensure said. “Th e ability to learn new NCO: Staff Sgt. Mack Suggs Class Terry W. Gilman, a fuels the mission was accomplished things and train with another Civilian Maintenance distribution operator with effi ciently and eff ectively,” branch gives a diff erent per- Specialist Professional of the Year Professional the 18th Logistics Readiness On their mission they en- spective on the military and Airman: Senior Airman Garrett Riley Mr. James Duncan Squadron was inspired. countered several diffi culties how each branch is trained.” NCO: Staff Sgt. Tan Pham

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Members from the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force pose for group photo in front of a JASDF C-1 cargo jet during a tour, March 10, at Naha Air Base. 733rd AMS Airmen performed an exchange with JASDF members to tour operations at Aerial Port to foster better communication, understanding, and friendship between the U.S. Air Force and JASDF partners. (U.S. Air Force photos by Naoto Anazawa) (Left photo) Members from the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron observe a high lift loader demonstrated by a Japan Air Self-Defense Force member during their tour, March 10, at Naha Air Base. U.S. Air Force Airmen and JASDF partners exchanged ideas and information for improving operational capabilities between the two nations.

(Right photo) Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Toshiro Hatamoto, headquarters, Southwestern Composite Air Division logistic planning transportation section chief, speaks with 733rd Air Mobility Squadron members about the JASDF side of Aerial Port operations, March 10, at Naha Air Base. The 733rd AMS toured Naha Air Base to build relations between the U.S. Air Force and JASDF partners. 4 SAMURAI GATE MARCH 18, 2016 USFJ commander visits Komatsu Air Base

Japan Air “It’s a huge statement for a three star gen- ^ Self-Defense eral to visit Komatsu Air Base,” said Lt. Col. Force Gen. Gregory A. McGuire, commanding offi cer Kenichiro Nagumo, of VMFA-314. “Lt. Gen. Dolan and his staff 6th Air Wing work hard to bring our two services [U.S. commanding and Japanese] together. I think this visit general, and solidifi ed for him the reality of how useful Lt. Gen. John and important the ATR program really is L. Dolan, commander for both the U.S. and Japan defense.” of U.S. Bilateral engagements like the Komat- Forces su ATR enable the U.S and Japanese Japan and forces to further understand each other’s 5th Air Force, capabilities and tactics. Th e program of- study a fl ight diagram fers exceptional opportunities for Marine during a visit Corps aviation and the JASDF to mature to Komatsu their interoperability, while solidifying Air Base, the stability and strength of an already March 9. incredible alliance with the host nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg) “Just look at us here in the planning By Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg to provide some relief to our Japanese room,” said McGuire. “We have Japanese Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni neighbors from the noise generated by and American pilots sitting around the 3/9/2016 - KOMATSU, Japan — U.S. our aircraft operations at bases through- same table talking over the next day’s Air Force Lt. Gen. John L. Dolan, com- out the mainland and Okinawa,” said events. You can’t fi nd that anywhere else. mander of U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Dolan. “A secondary benefi t is the oppor- I believe having the commander and Air Force, headquartered at Yokota Air tunity for our aircrews to train with their Japanese leadership observe this level of Base, visited Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Japanese counterparts, which enhances bonding today will pave the way for a during the Komatsu Aviation Training readiness and interoperability.” greater magnitude of bilateral training in Relocation exercise March 9. Th e majority of these ATR events re- the future.” Since taking his post as commander located from Okinawa, mitigating noise Dolan emphasized the importance of of USFJ, Dolan has worked to improve impacts on the local community while bilateral training for both American and the bilateral security alliance through the still meeting required training objectives Japanese forces during a gift exchange with Aviation Training Relocation program. and upholding alliance obligations. Nagumo. Th is international relationship is Th e ATR program has three main goals: Maj. Gen. Kenichiro Nagumo, 6th essential to security in the Pacifi c region. to increase operational readiness, improve Air Wing commanding general, and “We are extremely grateful to the peo- interoperability, and reduce local noise the JASDF Honor Guard greeted Dolan ple of Japan for their vital contributions impacts. Th ese goals are achieved by on the Komatsu fl ightline upon arrival. to the alliance, which is the cornerstone dispersing unilateral jet fi ghter training Dolan toured the base, conversed of peace and stability in Asia,” said Dolan. of U.S. forces based in Misawa Air Base, with members of visiting units Marine “We are committed to maintaining good Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and Fighter Attack Squadron 314 and Marine relations with our local communities on Kadena Air Base to six Japan Air Self-De- Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 from the mainland and in Okinawa and we fense Force bases on mainland Japan. MCAS Iwakuni, and discussed the ATR continue to be cognizant of the impact of “Th e purpose of the ATR program is plans with U.S. and Japanese pilots. the U.S. military presence in Japan.” MARCH 18, 2016 SAMURAI GATE 5 Trauma czar acts as lynchpin of care when patients clinging to life By Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Rau Sams said. “I know it is a lot to ask to have 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs a physician step outside their comfort 3/15/2016 - BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Af- zone in medicine, and almost be a resident ghanistan — With the whirl of activity again. Th at is a hard thing for a doctor, rushing around her and the advice of but our team has done a wonderful job.” nearly 20 specialists being presented, While Sams is not the highest in rank, it’s the job of Maj. (Dr.) Valerie Sams to her decision on how to treat a patient is decide the medical treatment to go for- the fi nal word. Each of the 12 to 15 doc- ward with that could ultimately decide tors in the rounds have practices that line (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Rau) whether the patient lives or dies. up with their experience, and they know ^Maj. (Dr.) Valerie Sams, the 455th Expeditionary Medical Group trauma czar, listens to a patient’s progress and treatments As the 455th Expeditionary Medical which procedures work best for them. from Lt. Col. (Dr.) Robert Stankewitz, a 455th EMDG staff physician, at Craig Joint Theater Hospital on Bagram Airfi eld, Group trauma czar, her job is unique. For example, if a problem presents itself, Afghanistan, March 5. The trauma czar is responsible for coordinating patient care and making the fi nal decision on treatment. Th e fi rst responsibility is to coordinate all a gastroenterologist might choose to use the care a patient will need for the variety a scope fi rst, while a surgeon may have door in the middle of the night and it is we were able to get him home to see his of treatments. She also makes the fi nal had success with exploratory surgery in a nurse fi lling me in on something going family again.” decision aft er hearing the advice of every the same situation. on,” said the trauma czar. “Th is position Th at intimate knowledge of patients specialty available to them, even when it “Th ere are always some frustrations needs to be immediately available to the and their treatments are critical to the is the hardest one to make. because everyone here is an expert and we teams. Sometimes I will go days on end role of the trauma czar. Knowing the pro- “As the trauma director for the Craig all want to provide the best medicine for without leaving the hospital and have gression of their care and when they are Joint Th eater Hospital and medical direc- our patients,” said Maj. (Dr.) Brock Miller, to remind myself to step outside, take a ready for release or evacuation, makes tor for the intensive care unit, I oversee a 455th EMDG gastroenterologist. “We walk, and get some fresh air.” Sams’ job a constant balancing act that the entire trauma patient’s medical care,” all have experiences where we have been With so much going on at any single requires a lot of focus. Sams explained. “I have my ER (emer- successful, and those are what we lean on. time in the hospital, it is the trauma “She is the most involved with all the gency room) team, my resuscitation But someone has to make the fi nal say, czar’s leadership that can guide a team to patients in the hospital. She has to be,” team, and fi ve doctors who do inpatient and that is the trauma czar. It’s not an easy accomplish unbelievable tasks. Miller said. “She is very, very dedicated medicine. We all come together and make job and Dr. Sams takes it very seriously.” “When the condition of a British na- to the job and the patients.” a plan which will be best for the patient.” Even at the end of a long day, the tional became critical, it was the trauma Th roughout the time spent at the hos- However, sometimes getting to that trauma czar still does not get to go home. czar that made the call across the ocean pital, a patient may experience a variety solution is a diffi cult one. With a mul- Her offi ce in the hospital doubles as her to bring out a specialty team to try and of treatments and transitions, but one titude of medical backgrounds being sleeping quarters, meaning that no mat- save his life,” said Lt. Col. (Dr.) Robert thing will always remain constant. Th e brought together, fi nding a unifi ed path ter what happens in the deployed theater Stankewitz, a 455th EMDG staff physi- trauma czar will be watching over them, for care takes a unifi ed eff ort. of operations, she is less than 30 seconds cian. “Everybody wants to get the patient acting as the lynchpin that brings decades “At the hospital, we do not control the away from the ER. the best possible treatment. She was very of experience together to provide them specialties that we receive each rotation,” “Sometimes I will get a knock on my cool under pressure and because of that, with the best care available. Air Force summer hire program open

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For more information about summer jobs and degree-seeking students, taking at least a half-time - Applicants must have held a federal career or other civilian employment opportunities, visit www. course load in an accredited technical, vocational, career-conditional appointment at some time in afciviliancareers.com. two- or four-year college or university, or graduate the past. For more information about Air Force personnel or professional school. Duty hours will vary by base and announcement. programs go to the myPers website. 6 SAMURAI GATE MARCH 18, 2016 Medical career that started with dreams of wealth now focuses on healing the brain Dr. Heechin I was OK with academics, so D.C., suburbs in June 2011. built his and the military’s ^ Chae heads it was natural for me to think “It was an opportunity to knowledge of how the brain the National about going into medicine. It’s build a program specifi cally for works, although he said there’s Intrepid Center of Excellence kind of embarrassing, but in the people with traumatic brain in- still so much more to learn. satellite ofﬁ ce beginning, it wasn’t all about jury, especially those with mild Th e challenge has been adjust- at Fort Belvoir, helping people,” he laughed. TBI,” a condition that can be as ing how the Intrepid Center Virginia, one All this changed during col- debilitating as severe TBI, said functions as new information of nine special lege when had what he described Chae. “Also, I knew there was is uncovered. “Clinicians don’t centers within the Military Health as a “spiritual experience” that a large group of patients who like changes. We like routines, System to treat changed the direction of his life. are suff ering from this injury but the brain doesn’t allow you those suffering He began to see his medical skills concentrated in the military. to do that. Within one year, we from TBI. as a tool to heal people, and that’s Plus, from an administrator’s can learn a lot about the brain, what led him to choose the spe- perspective, I got to build the and old treatments suddenly (Photo by Reese Brown) cialty of physical medicine and program from the ground up.” become outdated.” By Military Health System physiatrist – a doctor specializ- rehabilitation. “All doctors take His boss at Fort Belvoir, Army Chae also likes the way the Communications Ofﬁ ce, ing in physical medicine and re- their job seriously, but for me, Lt. Col. Wendi Waits, oversees military puts needs of service Defense Health Agency habilitation, with a subspecialty I think I came [to the Intrepid all behavioral health services members ahead of fi nancial 3/11/2016 - FALLS CHURCH, in brain injury medicine. Center at Fort Belvoir] with a at the hospital. She said Chae’s concerns, which is seldom seen Va. — Like millions of other “I was fascinated by the higher purpose. I’m interested in unique skill set and background in civilian health care. While he fans, Dr. Heechin Chae viewed complexity of the brain, what whether we are changing people’s working in prestigious research and his staff still have to show the recent Super Bowl with happens when the brain gets lives, if they’re healing from their and rehabilitation fi elds brings a fi scal responsibility, they can fo- great intensity. But while watch- injured,” he said. “But I was injuries and suff ering.” depth of knowledge to the brain cus their eff orts on providing the ing for the big plays and turning also fascinated by the science Working at Harvard Uni- injury treatment program there. best treatments for their patients. points in the game, this expert of healing, and how can a brain versity in Boston from 1994 to “He could work anywhere, And personally, Chae has on traumatic brain injury (TBI) adapt or heal aft er the injury. 2011, Chae honed his skills and but he really believes in the mis- grown as a doctor and a person. looked for something more. Th e recovery and rehabilitation became more fascinated with sion and has a vested interest in “Th e brain always humbles “I remember thinking, ‘Oh, of the injured brain is what how patients healed from TBIs. caring for the nation’s veterans me,” said Chae. “When I think yeah, that guy is defi nitely con- interested me the most.” His work ranged from helping a and warriors,” she said. Waits I’ve fi gured it out, the brain cussed,’” he said. But Chae somewhat sheep- patient wake up from a coma to added his poise and polish make always tells me, ‘No, you didn’t.’ Th is Korean immigrant who ishly admitted his beginnings in treating concussions in athletes, him a perfect fi t in the whole Th at teaches me as a person came to America with his family medicine weren’t totally altruis- including the weekend variety. team of care providers there. and certainly as a doctor that when he was 14 now heads up tic. He and his brother watched He was off ered the opportunity “He’s very driven but in a quiet, humility is a good thing. It the National Intrepid Center of his parents struggle with fi nanc- to open up the new TBI clinic at professional and diplomatic helps me stay hungry and keep Excellence satellite offi ce at Fort es and decided they wanted Fort Belvoir Community Hospi- way. He came in with a vision trying to learn more. It’s helped Belvoir, Virginia, one of nine to go into careers where they tal. Although he didn’t have a lot and has kept himself and his me grow professionally and as a special centers within the Mili- would have plenty of money of details about the new facility, it staff focused on that vision from person. It’s also taught me that tary Health System to treat those and didn’t have to worry about was something he couldn’t resist. day one.” as human beings, we are more suff ering from TBI. Chae is a losing their jobs. “Fortunately, He arrived in the Washington, In the past fi ve years, Chae than fl esh and blood.” MARCH 18, 2016 SAMURAI GATE 7 USFJ/5AF change of Osan Air Base completes Exercise Beverly Midnight responsibility ceremony

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cassandra Whitman) March 2. Th e ice bridge is used to get to and from the Oklahoma Range, part of (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Travis Edwards) RED FLAG-Alaska’s strategic training OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Ko- area, and is built by Airmen, soldiers and rea — An A-10 Th underbolt II moves DoD civilians. down the runway to position for takeoff during exercise Beverly Midnight 16-01 Guam firefighters go at Osan Air Base, March 9. Th e jet was for gold one of the fi rst A-10s to take off during BM 16-01, an exercise designed to test the warfi ghting capabilities of the units assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing with a focus on readiness, defending the base (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo) YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan - (Right) Chief Master Sgt. James Laurent, United States Forces Japan and 5th Air Force and executing fl ying operations. outgoing command chief, gives recognition and thanks to personnel and staff during a change of responsibility ceremony Wrestling off the rust at Yokota Air Base, March 10. Lt. Gen. John Dolan, USFJ and 5th AF commander, presided over the ceremony.

instructions through the radio while upcoming deployment to Serbia where on roaming patrol. Airmen from other they will serve as military police advisors. career fi elds are trained to augment secu- (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier) rity forces personnel when the need for Misawa Airmen equip Hagåtña, Guam — Firefi ghters from the extra security is needed for real-world or Saipan Airport aircraft rescue pull a fi re exercise operations. fighter pilots for survival truck during the annual Guam Fire Mus- ter competition March 5, in Hagåtña. Th e Alaskan Marines conduct Saipan Airport aircraft rescue fi refi ghting urban operations training team travelled more than 100 miles to compete in the 2016 Guam Fire Muster, (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Delano Scott) which also marked the fi rst time Saipan YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — Capt. participated in the event. Steve Larson, 374th Operations Support Squadron current operations offi cer, Beverly Midnight 16-1 wrestles a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force All Japan Masters Wrestling Games competitor, March 5, at Camp Asaka, Japan. Th e two-day event featured (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman) double elimination individual and single MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan — A table elimination team tournaments. full of prepared Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System helmets and MBU 20/P Iceman engineers (U.S. Air Force photo by Alejandro Pena) breathing masks sit in the offi ce of 35th build up range for RED JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICH- Operations Support Squadron Aircrew ARDSON, Alaska — U.S. Marines Flight Equipment at Misawa Air Base, FLAG-Alaska assigned to Detachment Military Police March 8. AFE Airmen conduct pre- EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska Company D, 4th Law Enforcement Bat- checks on all equipment ensuring there — Tech. Sgt. John Jockusch, the 354th (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dustin King) talion, prepare to convoy to Baumeister are no holes, tears or other discrepancies Civil Engineer Squadron noncommis- KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of City military operations on urban terrain before the pilots don their gear. Th e hel- sioned offi cer in charge of range struc- Korea — Staff Sgt. Tia Garland, 8th (MOUT) complex at Joint Base Elmen- met and breathing masks supply oxygen tural maintenance, drives a truck over Security Forces Squadron Base Defense dorf-Richardson, March 6. Th e MOUT to the pilots while they are fl ying at high the ice bridge in Delta Junction, Alaska, Operations Center controller, listens to training prepared the Marines for their altitudes. B-2s conduct deployment to Indo-Asia-Pacific

A B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., takes off from an undisclosed location in the U.S. Paciﬁ c Command area of operations March 10. Bomber crews routinely deploy to maintain a high state of readiness and crew proﬁ ciency while integrating capabilities with key regional partners.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joel Pfi ester) 8 SAMURAI GATE MARCH 18, 2016 USS Ronald Reagan crew honors Sendai victims By Mass Communication prefectures. Th e eff ort included “It was a very tense situation Specialist 1st Class 189 aircraft and 24 Navy ships. at the time because of the chang- Greg Johnson Ronald Reagan supported the ing situation and the uncertainty USS Ronald Reagan Public Affairs operation as a refueling platform with the power plant,” said Nico- 3/11/2016 - YOKOSUKA, Japan for U.S. and Japanese aircraft . las. “It was a really emotional — Sailors held a 30-second mo- Th roughout the operation, the experience because of the fact ment of silence Friday on board Navy delivered 260 tons of relief that Japan was our home, so on USS Ronald Reagan in honor of supplies. a certain level, I think we all felt the fi ft h anniversary of the Japan Fire Controlman 1st Class some of the shock and despair earthquake and tsunami of 2011. Frank Ware, of Jacksonville, that the Japanese people did. It’s Capt. Brett Crozier, Ronald North Carolina, was stationed something that I think we all (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan McFarlane) Reagan’s executive offi cer, spoke in Yokosuka, Japan, aboard USS wanted to be a part of and to see ^Senior Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Jordan Orr, from Everett, Was., the G-1 division leading to the crew about the March 11, George Washington (CVN 73) the reactions from the people chief petty offi cer, poses for a photograph aboard the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft 2011 natural disaster. in 2011. He said the experience and the appreciation they ex- carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). “Nancy represented the positive attributes that we look “Today is an indelible re- was something he will never pressed is something that I will for in strong role model. Her infl uence on the United States while her husband was in offi ce as minder of why Sailors, contrac- forget. always remember.” well as afterwards was a positive one. I appreciate what she did in paving the way for the just say no campaign and the prevention of drugs, which is something I feel we do not talk about enough. tors and all those who support “We were actually at an all- Th ree helicopter squadrons It was also signifi cant that she was able to take part in christening the ship. The fact that she was this ship continuously train, hands call and the crew didn’t coordinated with Ronald Rea- able to be here defi nitely makes “USS Ronald Reagan” more than just a name, it’s what makes operate and maintain the ship’s know what was going on,” gan during the eff ort, including this ship America’s Flagship.” systems and equipment, as we said Ware. “Th e way the ship Helicopter Sea Combat Squad- pause to remember those aff ect- was shaking, you would have ron 14 (HSC-14), Helicopter is a bow, and the deeper the National Police Agency, the ed by the 2011 earthquake and thought we were getting under- Anti-Submarine Squadron Light bow, the more respect it shows,” earthquake and tsunami resulted tsunami,” said Crozier. “Five way. At the time, we realized it 51 (HSL-51), and Helicopter Sea said Sevenello. “Th ere was an in 15,894 deaths, 6,152 injuries years later, the Reagan team is was an earthquake, but we didn’t Combat Squadron 4 (HSC-4). old guy who came out when and 2,562 people missing, as well now forward deployed to Japan know until 30 minutes later that Ens. Kenny Sevenello was an we landed to drop supplies. He as 228,863 people either tempo- and working alongside our Jap- a tsunami had hit. It was all sur- enlisted air crewman with HSC- had tears and a smile and was rarily or permanently displaced anese allies, promoting peace real. Watching the videos and 14 during Operation Tomodachi just happy that someone was from their homes. Operation and stability in the region. Let seeing the devastation makes and helped deliver what he esti- coming to help them out. We Tomodachi took place from us be proud of our ship’s history me feel lucky to have survived mated to be 62,000 pounds of dropped the supplies off and as March 12, 2011 to May 4, 2011. in providing assistance to our such a catastrophic event.” relief supplies as an air crewman we were getting ready to take Ronald Reagan is the U.S. neighbors as we remember the Culinary Specialist 1st Class with HSC-14. He said Operation off , he starts the bow. His head Navy’s only forward-deployed events of March 11, 2011.” Minardo Nicolas, from Union Tomodachi was one of the most pretty much went all the way to aircraft carrier and provides a Operation Tomodachi began City, California, participated memorable operations of his his knees. He held it when we combat-ready force that pro- March 12, 2011, one day aft er a in the operation and said the career, but one memory stands took off , in the rotor wash and tects and defends the collective 9.0-magnitude earthquake and experience was frightening, but out above all others. everything, holding it until we maritime interests of the U.S. 40-meter tsunami struck the the seriousness of the situation “In Japanese culture, as I were pretty much out of sight.” and its allies and partners in the coastline of Miyagi and Iwate served as his motivation. understand it, a sign of respect According to the Japanese Indo-Asia-Pacifi c region. MARCH 18, 2016 SAMURAI GATE 9 Readiness Key for Special Forces Battalion

^For the Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group, readiness means staying as sharp as the Yarborough knives the Green Berets earn after graduating the Special Forces Qualiﬁ cation Course.

As the complexity and number of security ^The Green Berets on Okinawa hone challenges^ in the world are increasing, creating their edge with exercises and training events new requirements for combatant commanders, like the FMP in an exceptional setting, which the Army’s commitment to readiness here on often forces them to adapt and integrate with Okinawa remains razor sharp. sister service components. (U.S. Army photos by Rick Rzepka)

By Rick Rzepka reasons. “Th e hope is that the Soldiers combat is — and will remain — the U.S. Japanese citizens, and work within a joint U.S. Army Garrison – Okinawa Public Affairs come away with a better understanding Army’s #1 [sic] priority. We will always environment, navigating the similar but 3/10/2016 — For the Soldiers of 1st Bat- of the planning process and integration be ready to fi ght today, and we will always diff erent cultures of the Marine Corps talion, 1st Special Forces Group, readiness of enablers while maintaining individual prepare to fi ght tomorrow,” he said. and [Air Force Special Operations means staying as sharp as the Yarborough and collective skills,” he said. Th e Green Berets on Okinawa hone Command]. Furthermore, these experi- knives the Green Berets earn aft er graduat- In his initial message to the Army, their edge with exercises and training ences foster cultural understanding, both ing the Special Forces Qualifi cation Course. the 39th Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. events like the FMP in an exceptional set- internationally and inter-service, which Th e “First in Asia” Soldiers recently con- Mark A. Milley placed readiness at the ting, which oft en forces them to adapt and ultimately makes for a more aware, ducted a Full Mission Profi le spanning from top of his list of priorities. integrate with sister service components. well-rounded Soldier,” he said. receipt of mission and mission planning, to “Our fundamental task is like no other “Training on Okinawa is unique as As the complexity and number of infi ltration and actions on the objective. — it is to win in the unforgiving crucible the restrictions and concerns specifi c to security challenges in the world are “Periodic FMPs ensure mission read- of ground combat,” said Milley in his fi rst Okinawa teach units to be creative,” said increasing, creating new requirements iness as the military’s alert force in Asia,” message to the force. We must ensure the Capt. John. “When planning training, for combatant commanders, the Army’s said Team Leader Capt. John, whose Army remains ready as the world’s pre- the unit must take into account external commitment to readiness here on Okina- name is being withheld for security mier combat force. Readiness for ground concerns, such as noise concerns of the wa remains razor sharp. COMMUNITY MATTERS: Five Okinawa BOSS Torii Station Soldiers spent their morning March 14, reading to children at Kobato Yochien — a local Japanese kindergarten in (U.S. Army photos by Rick Rzepka) Yomitan. The Soldiers month. There were smiles all read several titles to the two around at the conclusion as the gathered classes including children shouted ‘ARRIGATO classics from Dr. Seuss in GOZAIMASU’ in unison to their recognition of his birthday this Soldier ‘senseis’ for the day. 10 SAMURAI GATE MARCH 18, 2016

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Kadena and Camp Foster emergency Housing Office Closure child care providers’ tax ID numbers), foreign 2016 Presidential Primaries numbers The Kadena DOD Family Housing Offi ce, earned income exclusion, sale of personal 2016 Presidential Elections are nearly Kadena Fire Emergency Services reminds Camp Kinser Offi ce, Furnishing Management residence, sale of stocks/mutual funds underway. Register to vote now. everyone to program their cell phones with the Offi ce and FMO Self-Help will be closed documents (1099B or 1099 Int/Div). Upcoming primaries by state are: emergency numbers. To report an emergency Wednesday, March 30 for an offi cial function. *Our apologies, but we do not prepare March 22: Arizona on Kadena via cell, dial 098-934-5911, and For emergency assistance, please contact taxes for home businesses or sale of rental For a full list go to: http://www.fvap.gov/vao/ from an offi ce phone, dial 911. For Camp 634-HOME (4663). For more information, properties. For more information, contact vag/appendix/state-elections. Foster via cell, dial 098-911-1911, or from an contact Josephine Robinson at 634-0582. Mrs. Murphy at 634-7418. For more information, visit the Kadena Voting offi ce phone, dial 911. Sharepoint site at: https://kadena.eis.pacaf. Airman and Family Readiness Med Group anonymous feedback af.mil/18WG/programs/VAO/SitePages/ 18th MXG AFREP Center Closure The 18th Medical Group has just implemented Home.aspx, or talk to your squadrons UVAO, The 18th Maintenance Group Air Force Repair The Airman and Family Readiness Center will the Mystery Patient program which allows or email [email protected]. Enhancement Program is a repair facility on be closed from 12-5 p.m. on Friday, March patients to anonymously grade our facilities base specializing in stock-listed items with 25 for staff training. For more information, and our patient/staff interactions in several WIC Employment Opportunities a particular focus on frequently ordered contact Lorrie Perkins at 634-3366. different areas of performance. To participate, Choctaw Contracting Services has full and and high dollar XB3/XF3 items. For more simply obtain a Mystery Patient Questionnaire part-time positions available at the Women, information, call 634-5337/9508 or email at Kadena Tax Center: free tax preparation from the Customer Service desk located at the Infants & Children Overseas Okinawa offi ces: [email protected]. The Kadena Legal Offi ce offers year-round main entrance of the MDG; the questionnaire The positions require the applicant to be tax preparation. During tax season, these free can either be fi lled out during or after your a Registered Dietitian/Registered Nurse/ WG Broken Appointment Policy services are offered at the Kadena Tax Center, appointment and once it is complete, it can be Home Economist/Physician Assistant. The Starting Feb. 9, notifi cations will be sent for Bldg. 1460, on Wilkins Street behind Eagle placed it into any of the ICE comment boxes positions require a Bachelor of Science all Active Duty Medical No-Shows. Hardware. To get there from Douglas Ave., located within the facility. For more information, degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Nursing or a Broken appointments are negatively affecting turn onto the road between Eagle Hardware call Maj. Tonya Spencer at 630-4785 or Tech. degree in Home Economics with an emphasis our mission to provide timely medical and and the gas station. Make a left at the dead- Sgt. Shelley Thomas at 630-4992. in nutrition. Experience with WIC and/or dental care for our Active Duty members and end. The building will be on your right. experience with the maternal/child population their families. Hours for walk-in, drop-off, or Cancelling Medical Appointments are desirable. Good computer skills are No-shows negatively affect: appointments: The Kadena Clinic, with the exception of Mental required, must be U.S. citizen and have a -patient appointment wait times March 1 - 31: Tuesday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Health, is making it easier to cancel medical current driver’s license.For more information, -access to timely medical care Apr. 1 – May 15 Monday – Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. appointments with the new 24/7 cancellation email your resume and cover letter to jobs@ -appropriate use of scarce/valuable medical Saturday hours are open for appointments feature. Call 630-4817 or commercial 098-960- wicoverseas.net or fax to Margaret Applewhite resources only, which are available for commanders, 4817, press option 6 and leave a voicemail at (210)-525-1398. -resiliency (Mental & Physical Health) of our for people who own rental property, and with your appointment information. This Airmen for teachers. Please call DSN 634-7418 voicemail box is password protected and can Kadena Gift Corner job opportunities APPOINTMENT REMINDERS: or commercial 098-961-7418 to make an only be accessed by certifi ed clinic appointing Operations Manager Position Open -Automated voice reminders (Note: DEERs appointment or to ask questions. agents. The information that you provide The Gift Corner is a non-profi t, charitable info must be correct) Documents you need to bring: will remain protected. For medical staff to organization hiring an Operations Manager -Text and email reminders via MiCare and - DOD/Military ID card / - Power of Attorney properly cancel your appointment provide who will be responsible for managing the TriCare Online (Note: must opt in/set-up in (if e-fi ling on behalf of your spouse) / - SSN of them your rank if active duty, your fi rst and daily operations of Kadena Gift Corner. We’re preferences) you and your spouse (if e-fi ling on their behalf) last name, last four numbers of the sponsor’s looking for someone with retail experience APPOINTMENT CANCELLATION: / - Bank Routing and Account Number(s) / - social security number, the patient’s date of and a heart for charity who also likes to Members may cancel their appointments 24/7 Forms W-2 and 1099 (from all employers and birth, the clinic, and the date and time of the travel. Stop by the Gift Corner to pick up your via the centralized appointment line (DSN fi nancial institutions) appointment you wish to cancel, or cancel application. 630-4817, Option 6) or on TriCare Online at If you have documents relating to the following online at www.tricareonline.com. For more www.tricareonline.com. circumstances, you need to bring them too: information, call 18th Medical Group practice IRA, rental property, child care (costs and the manager at 630-4303. Continued on PAGE 11 MARCH 18, 2016 SAMURAI GATE 11

Kadena Gift Corner Marketing/Floor Job Opening: Schilling Driving offi ce and FAP (Family Advocacy Program) Please go to the eInvite link below for more Manager Position Open School Instructor will be co-hosting a free movie in the park information and to register for the competition. The Gift Corner is a non-profi t, charitable The Schilling Community Center is in April 8 at 6 p.m. They’ll be showing Pixar’s All registration entries must be submitted by organization hiring a Marketing/Floor need of driving instructors for the Driver’s ‘Inside Out’ and providing hot dogs and Wednesday, March 23. For more information Manager who will be responsible for storefront Education Program. Instructor Certifi cation popcorn. Just bring a chair or blanket and contact SSgt Michael Starkovich at DSN: 634- displays, advertising, volunteer coordinating through American Driver and Traffi c Safety come enjoy this showing with your Kadena 1208. and other daily procedures. We’re looking for Education Association training is mandatory. Family. For more information, contact Senior someone interested in traveling, organizing Certifi cation can be attained through the Airman Randall Levy at 634-3414. and displaying. Stop by the Gift Corner to pick Schilling Community Center. Job duties VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES up your application. For more information, include teaching ADTSEA driving course Chapel Lent services Kadena High School football program email [email protected] curriculum in the classroom as well as The Protestant Lent Services will be held needs volunteers for weightlifting providing Behind-the-Wheel instruction in every Wednesday from Feb. 17 – March 23 program Job opening for Japanese/English school vehicles. For more information, call from 6-7:30 p.m. at Chapel 2. Services will The Kadena High School football program is speaking piano teacher Joe Botulinski at 090-1947-3293/634-1387 or feature a video series on “The Path to the looking for volunteers that would like to help The Kinser and Courtney Music School is email at [email protected]. Cross” by Ran Vander Laan followed by a light out with its weightlifting program which starts in need of a friendly and kind piano teacher meal. For more information, contact Capt. Feb. 1 and ends May 20. Volunteers would be Monday through Friday from 1:30–6:30 p.m. Annual Volunteer Recognition Craig Nakagawa at 090-3961-1169. assigned one day out of the week to come in Applicant must be able to politely speak Ceremony 2016 Nominations and monitor the prescribed workout for that English and Japanese. Job duties include Do you have an outstanding volunteer in Senior Transition Assistance day for correct form, effort and safety. There teaching piano and offi ce clerk responsibilities your unit/agency that you want to recognize? The Senior Transition Assistance Workshop would be no more commitment than one day such as scheduling lessons, receiving Nominations are currently being accepted. for O-5s, O-4s, E-8s and E-9s considering per week for about 60-90 minutes max per payments, and answering phones. For more For more information and nomination forms, retirement within the next 12-18 months day unless the volunteer would choose to do information, contact Shinichiro Maeda at 090 contact Jeffrey Sweeney at jeffrey.sweeney.1@ will occur from March 21-25. For more more. The workouts would last from 2:15-3:45 9782 0863 or [email protected]. us.af.mil or 634-3366. information, contact the Airman and Family p.m. on Mondays through Fridays. Volunteers Readiness Center at 634-3366. would motivate the athletes through their Gospel style pianist needed Air Force Dragon Boat Team Practice workouts, helping students write down their Sundays at Chapel 3 For those interested in joining the Men’s Air DOWNPOUR Women’s Retreat weight/sets/reps in their logs, and especially Heather’s Chapel Staffi ng is accepting Force Dragon Boat Team, exercises for March The DOWNPOUR Women’s Retreat will be watching out for proper form and safety. The applications for Gospel Style Pianists. will be at the Kadena Marina on Mondays and occurring Friday, March 18 from 7-9 p.m. students will be on a prescribed program, Rehearsals are Thursday evenings and Sunday Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. and the Fairchild and Saturday, March 19 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. but extra activities could be added if they services are from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more Pool on Wednesdays and Thursdays from at the Camp Shields Crow’s Nest Banquet fi nish early or feel that they could benefi t information, contact Heather Kleinwolterink at 5:15-6 a.m. This is not just for active duty, Hall. This religious retreat will feature guest from more exercises. This will be a great 080-6498-2291 or email heatherschapelstaffi ng. if Air Force dependents over the age of 18 speaker Jennifer Kennedy Dean. Cost is $25, opportunity for community members to earn com or see the job posting and apply at want to attend, they are more than welcome. which includes meals and materials. For more volunteer hours and resume experience. For heatherschapelstaffi ng.com. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. information, contact Mrs. Tina Firlik at 634- more information, email Coach Mendoza at Christopher Price at christopher.price.24@ 1288 or tina.fi [email protected]. [email protected]. There is a 18th MDG Third Party Collections (TPC) us.af.mil or call DSN (315) 634-1945. volunteer packet and background check to All non-active duty patients seen at the Kadena Golf Tournament process before being able to begin working at clinic are required to provide information The Ammunition Association will be hosting the high school. on any Other Health Insurance (OHI) that UPCOMING EVENTS a golf tournament at 7 a.m., March 25 at the they might have, even if they do not have a Women’s History Month events Banyan Tree Golf Course. There will be a max Volunteers Needed at Kadena civilian insurance plan. Insurance information The 18th Wing Women’s History Month of 20 teams/4 golfers per team. Prizes for the Middle School is maintained on a DD Form 2569 (TPC) and Committee has planned a wide array of events top two teams, longest drive and there will even The KDMS Students Taking Academic must be updated annually or whenever a to celebrate Women’s History Month, please be prizes for the last place team. Cost is $50 for Responsibility (STAR) Program is looking for change takes place regarding your OHI. If contact POCs for additional information. E-1 through E-4 and $60 for NCOs and above, 30 volunteers to serve as mentors for the your DD2569 is not current, incomplete, or March 18 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - (Schilling) lunch included. For more information, contact students. The duties will consist of assisting missing from our records, you will need to Mentor Luncheon—Tech. Sgt. Royal Williams/ Senior Airman Caitlin Carson at 632-5002 or students with academic assignments who are complete a new form upon visiting the clinic Master Sgt. Albert Acuna Senior Airman Heather Stinson at 632-5043. enrolled in the STAR program. The volunteers or you may contact the 18th MDG Medical March 24 from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.-( Amelia will meet at Ryukyu/Kadena Middle School on Service Account (MSA) Offi cer for assistance. Earhart Intermediate School, Stearley Heights NNOA Scholarship Golf Tournament Kadena Air Base Bldg 1984. The attire will be TPC money collected from OHI at the 18th Elementary School, Kadena Elementary The National Naval Offi cers Association Civilian clothing or uniform and aletter and/ MDG comes directly back to the Kadena School, Bob Hope Primary School) Student is hosting a Scholarship Fund for Local or Certifi cate of appreciation will be given. All clinic to enhance the delivery of trusted care. Reading—Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Diven/Staff Sgt. Graduating High School Students April 15 at volunteers will receive a brief training prior to For more information, contact the 18th MDG Meshala Williams the Banyan Tree Golf Course. Checkin is at working with students. We would prefer for Medical Service Account Offi cer at 630-4346 March 31 at 5 p.m. - (Wing building) Retreat 6 a.m. and tee off is at 7 a.m. There will be volunteers to be able to commit to volunteering or [email protected] Ceremony—Senior Master Sgt. Sheronne King prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes. either on Wednesday or Thursday on a weekly Women’s History Month Executive Council Registration is $60 per person and includes basis. For more information, contact Natarsha Japanese and English Leads: Tech. Sgt. Tonya Poole/634-2625 and 18 holes oif golf, green and golf cart fees. Baker at [email protected] or Conversation Group Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Diven/634-9696 All proceeds go toward the NNOA Okinawa at 634-0217. Language exchange sessions are open to For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Tonya Chapter Scholarship fund for local high military members, DOD civilians, contractors Poole at 634-2625 school graduates. The registration deadline EGGsplosion volunteers needed and dependents over 17 years old, MLCs and is April 1, for questions or to register contact The Schilling Community Center is looking for IHAs. This group meets every Friday from 5-6 What is Air Force Association? Anthony Yarbrough at yarbroughad@hotmail. volunteers to assist with the annual Spring p.m. at the Airman & Family Readiness Center. The Air Force Association Keystone Chapter com, Shantel Davis at [email protected] event, EGGsplosion 2016. Event date is March Sign up is required. For more information is holding its monthly meeting on March 30 or Lakyra Pharms at [email protected]. 26 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Four Diamonds please call Nanako Misato at 634-3366. at the Schilling Community center from 11:30 Sport Complex. For more information, call a.m. -12:30 p.m. There will be free pizza and a Excellence In Competition 634-1387/0694. Kadena Youth Center has guest speaker to inform you on what the AFA Shooting Match instructor opportunities is and how you can become involved. Please The Kadena Combat Arms section is Volunteers needed for the USO Kadena The Youth Center is looking for motivated invite your family and friends. For more celebrating its range re-opening by hosting Center Volunteer Executive Committee and talented instructors who are interested information, contact Tech. Sgt. Brian Klatt at a Pistol (M9) Excellence-In-Competition USO Kadena is looking for two outstanding in teaching classes to youth. We offer a wide 634-2175. Shooting Match. The competition will be held individuals from each Squadron to be the range of classes such as gymnastics, music, on Friday, March 25. The top 10 percent of voice of USO Kadena within their squadron. dance and martial arts. If we don’t already Kadena’s Sexual Assault Awareness shooters will be awarded a Pistol EIC Badge Duties will consist of fi nding volunteers within offer your particular specialty come see us, and Prevention/Child Abuse Awareness which is authorized for wear in uniform their Squadron to run the USO Kadena Center, as we are interested in talking to you. We Month family night (Air Force). The competition is open to any planning and executing events, and must are also interested in contracting a computer April is Sexual Assault Awareness and military members of the United States (Active have at least 6 months left on station. For specialist. Come help us fi ll our youths minds Prevention Month, along with Child Abuse Duty, Guard, and Reserve personnel only). A more information, contact Airman 1st Class with knowledge. For more information, call Awareness Month. In light of this, the SAPR maximum of 150 participants will be selected Dildanges Sumang at dildanges.sumang@ Warren Britton at 632-0500/098-961-0500. (Sexual Assault Prevention and Response) to compete on a fi rst come, fi rst serve basis. us.af.mil or 634-4375.

Moon Beach 23rd Okinawa All-Island Pottery Market

51 Pottery studios from all around Okinawa will come to Moon Beach! · 19~21st of March · 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (7 p.m. on 21st) · Admission FREE · Hotel Moon Beach Exhibit Section (on the Beach Floor) *Please use temporary parking at Maeganeku Fishing Port. A Gallery of Wind & Night, Celebrating the Architecture of Moon Beach A truly unique Okinawan pottery market where Okinawan Pop-Art “Our Moon Beach Exhibit” you get to meet & greet the potters. Until 8 May Tsuboya-yaki Pottery Ikutoen Admission FREE: 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Electric wheel experience class: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Robata style Japanese Cuisine Yuragi-zuki Yushibin Limited Yachimun Pottery Fair Lunch Plaster Shisa Coloring: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy Japanese and Ryukyuan deliciousness with Onna-son Veggie & Produce Market our special lunch teishoku (set meal), just for 3 days! We will be selling Onna-son’s fresh seafood, All-day Dining Corallo vegetables, and other produce. Yachimun Fair Special Buffet Mini-music performance by Yachimun Enjoy Chinese, Japanese and Western style buffet potters resort lunch together with our 19 & 20 March, 2 to 3 p.m. seaside scenery. paid advertisement 12 SAMURAI GATE MARCH 18, 2016

U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich An F-15 Eagle, from 67th Fight Squadron, Kadena Air Base, lands during Exercise Cope Tiger 16, on Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 11. Exercise Cope Tiger 16 includes over 1,200 personnel from three countries and continues the growth of strong, interoperable and beneﬁ cial relationships within the Asia-Paciﬁ c Region, while demonstrating U.S. capability to project forces strategically in a combined, joint environment.

Senior Airman Austin Servantes, from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Kadena Air Base, changes a radar warning antenna of an F-15 Eagle during Exercise Cope Tiger 16, on Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 9.

Lt. Col. Nicholas Register, the Director of Operations from 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, gives a mission brieﬁ ng to pilots from the U.S. Air Force, Royal Thai Air Force, and the Republic of Singapore Air Force during Exercise Cope Tiger 16, on Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 8.

An E-3B Sentry, from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron, Kadena Air Base, takes off during Exercise Cope Tiger 16, on Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 10.

^Staff Sgt. Colin Kempsell, from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Kadena ^Airman 1st Class Chad Rheker, from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, ^Staff Sgt. Kevin Buff, from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Kadena Air Air Base, inspects an F-15 Eagle exhaust system during Exercise Cope Tiger Kadena Air Base, prepares to end the duty day after completing maintenance Base, talks to Staff Sgt. Trevor Reynolds, from the 67th AMU, from the cockpit of 16, on Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 9. inspections on F-15 Eagle aircraft during Exercise Cope Tiger 16, on Korat an F-15 Eagle prior to conducting a diagnostic test of the engine during Exercise Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 9. Cope Tiger 16, on Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 9.