An HH-60 Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron, , descends for a landing while a second HH-60 provides aerial coverage from above during a combat search and rescue training mission during Exercise Pacifi c Thunder 16-2 in the Republic of Korea, July 19.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victor J. Caputo) By Senior Airman Pave Hawks begins descending, Exercise Pacifi c Th under 16-2, Victor J. Caputo blasting dust and debris in all a two-week long training event typhoon claims Public Affairs directions. that combines U.S. and Republic 7/21/2016 , Just as the helicopter is of Korea forces to enhance in- Republic of Korea — A-10 about to touch down, a young teroperability for combat search stay ahead of the storm! Th underbolt IIs are making low man in a fl ight suit jumps out and rescue missions across the passes over mountaintops, pro- of the bushes and waits for any Korean peninsula. By If a dependent fi les a claim on viding covering fi re for two HH- signal to board. A thumbs up To accurately train for CSAR Judge Advocate behalf of the military member or 60 Pave Hawks carrying Air from aerial gunner is all it takes operations, this exercise made 7/19/2016 — Welcome to Oki- DoD personnel, the dependent Force rescue teams as they all before the man climbs onboard scenarios as realistic as possible nawa, where the ocean is crystal must also present a power of coordinate to fi nd pilots down and they are whisked away, only and placed pilots to “rescue” on clear, beautiful and ripe for a attorney showing he or she has behind enemy lines. A distress a few short minutes aft er fi rst the ground. typhoon disaster! Typhoons can authority to handle the claim. If call is heard on the radio over fl ying into the valley. cause damage, and 18 WG/JA you want your dependent to fi le a the roaring of the rotor blades Th is scenario was just one of SEE PACIFIC THUNDER wants you to be prepared. 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If you know a ty- under the Military Personnel and Composite Air Division, , demonstrates pulling the hose of an R-11 fuel truck during their tour, July 21, at Kadena Air Base. The benefi ts phoon is coming, stay ahead of the Civilian Employee Claims Act. of this tour for both parties are the opportunity for professional networking storm and take pictures of some of You may also go to the Air Force throughout Okinawa’s fuels community and the sharing of ideas on the most those outside or big ticket items, Claims website above and fi nd effective methods and equipment for delivering jet fuel. as the “pre-damage” pictures are the link to your respective Claims (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa) extremely helpful. Service Center. 2 SAMURAI GATE JULY 29, 2016 PACIFIC THUNDER FROM PAGE 1 18th MDOS holds assumption During one rescue training of feet in the air. RQS instructor pilot. mission, 1st Lt. Sky Lesh, 25th “It’s the entire rescue CSAR is one of the ways Fighter Squadron pilot, was package’s job to locate and the U.S. government fulfi lls its of command ceremony dropped off in a remote area authenticate the survivor, and promise that if the worst happens while the rescue team, comprised then we go and fi ght our way in during a mission, every eff ort of HH-60s from the 33rd Rescue and out in order to eff ectively will be made to fi nd and bring Squadron and A-10s from the pick up a downed fi ghter pilot personnel home. Th e trust in this 25th FS, was tasked with fi nding who is behind enemy lines,” said promise is crucial in allowing and extracting him. Th e only Master Sgt. Vincent, 33rd RQS military operators to execute communication equipment Lesh evaluator special mission avi- dangerous missions, said Sira. had was a combat survivor evad- ator. “CSAR is one of the most For Lesh, this exercise gave er locator, which provides secure complicated and dynamic tasks a new sense of appreciation for two-way, over-the-horizon data we can be called to do in the Air the eff ort and coordination nec- communications. Force. We’re not trying to take essary for a successful save. Th e “I got to play the ‘objective’ out one or two targets; we’re rescue party circled overhead today, an F-15 Eagle [pilot] that going to an unknown area with and located Lesh near a river, had to eject,” said Lesh. an unknown amount of enemy quickly extracted him from the Teams that execute CSAR mis- threats to pick up a survivor.” area and headed back to base. sions are comprised of far more Th ese exercises give rescue “It was phenomenal seeing than the helicopters that pick up personnel the chance to train in the A-10s crest over the ridge (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa) the survivors. Th e mission to fi nd a diff erent type of environment and the [33rd RQS] Jollys Col. James Lasswell, 18th Medical Group commander, passes the 18th Medical Operations Squadron guidon to Col. Sean Jersey, 18th MDOS commander, during an Lesh involved approximately 30 and utilize a slew of diff erent rounding the bend at 50 feet,” he assumption of command ceremony, July 26, at Kadena Air Base. Jersey commands assets, ranging from the survival, assets. said. “Th ey had no idea where I the 18th MDOS, which leads the group’s largest squadron of almost 190 active duty evasion, resistance and escape “Th e training and integration was today, but were able to work and civilian personnel in the delivery of primary care, neonatal critical care, mental personnel on the ground to the [we] get here is some of the best together to fi nd me and get me health, and sub-specialty care services to 17,000 benefi ciaries assigned or attached intelligence, surveillance and re- CSAR training in the world,” out … you know you’re being to the Air Force’s largest combat wing. connaissance aircraft thousands said Capt. Alexander Sira, 33rd saved by the good guys.” Local children compete in English contest By Airman 1st Class one or two hours per day. Th e language Lynette M. Rolen allows me to communicate with a lot of 18th Wing Public Affairs people.” 7/21/2016 — Th ey all had two-and-a- Ganaha won the 18th Wing Special half minutes to tell their story. Hearts Award. Th is award winner is hand-cho- pounded and nerves raced as they stood sen by the 18th MSG commander based up on a stage in front of a large audience on posture, confi dence, and other traits and recited a story in a language foreign displayed by the student during the to them. In spite of their fear, they competition. plunged ahead. “It was so special that I won this Th is was the scene July 14 for 15 local award,” said Ganaha. “Th is award is very Okinawan children from Yara Elemen- unique; diff erent from others. I was sur- tary, Kadena Elementary and Kadena prised when they said my name. I never Junior High Schools at the Kadena Ro- thought it was coming to me.” tary Town Plaza during the 19th annual Th is focus on the success of the stu- English contest, hosted by the Kadena dents is the main reason the 18th Wing Language Institute. participates in this contest and hosts the Th is contest focused on inspiring the 18th Wing Special Award. children to aim for future global part- “Th e focus of today was on these nerships and world-wide engagements students; that’s the biggest thing,” said by enhancing their knowledge of the Oldham. “Hopefully, by engaging in (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen) English language. ^Audience members observe a local Okinawan student’s performance during the 19th annual Kadena Language these kind of activities with the commu- “It was an amazing experience and Institute English Contest July 14, at Kadena Rotary Town Plaza, Okinawa. Contestants were from Yara Elementary nity, we’ll grow to understand each other an honor to be able to participate in it,” School, Kadena Elementary School and Kadena Junior High School. more and gain closer ties with the local said Col. Paul Oldham, 18th Mission community.” Support Group commander and one of English beforehand and were judged those few minutes on the stage. KLI has been partnering with the the judges for the contest. “Just to see based on how quickly and clearly they “Th e moment I decided to enter 18th Wing for 19 years through this the incredible courage and the ability of could tell their story. this contest, I started practicing,” said contest. Hundreds of children have been the young students to grasp the English One month was the time limit the Iroha Ganaha, 18th Wing Special Award positively impacted by this partnership language so easily was rewarding.” students had to study for the contest. winner and Kadena Elementary School between the 18th Wing and the sur- Students memorized a story in Th ey spent hours-on-end preparing for fi ft h grade student. “I would practice for rounding Okinawa community.

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Araceli Alarcon) Staff. Sgt. Leiah Cooper, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Kadena Air Base, holds a young girl from the Kasih Abadi Care Center during Cope Taufan 16 in Seberan Jaya, Pulau Pinang, July 23. Cooper was one of many U.S. and Malaysian Airmen who visited two local orphanages in Pulau Pinang. CT 16 is a Pacifi c Air Forces led exercise that reinforces U.S. Pacifi c Command Theater Security Cooperation (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen) goals for the Southeast Asia region and demonstrates U.S. capability to project ^Tech. Sgt. Matthew Morrison, 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron quality assurance chief inspector, examines a safety checklist July 18, at forces strategically in a combined, joint environment. More than 450 Airmen are Kadena Air Base. participating, as well as four U.S. Air Force airframes.

By Airman 1st Class tenance done on the multiple because I know they’re out there “Helping our maintainers learn you ever heard from them was Lynette M. Rolen frames of the RC-135 as well as and I know they’re looking out to more eff ectively do safe and when you were doing something 18th Wing Public Affairs the WC-135 Constant Phoenix. for us and our training,” said reliable maintenance is, to me, wrong. For me, it’s nice to try and 7/21/2016 — When any main- “Our offi ce serves as our com- Staff Sgt. Timothy Cruz, 82nd our most important function.” change the perception a little bit.” tainer pours their all into an mander’s eyes and ears for our RS aircraft electrical and envi- To encourage this safe and re- Cruz noted even though they aircraft every day, the last thing maintenance section,” said Tech. ronmental systems specialist. “If liable maintenance, the 82nd RS are inspected repeatedly, it’s for they want to see is a mishap or Sgt. Matthew Morrison, 82nd RS they see a defi ciency in the way QA offi ce uses a reward system the benefi t of everyone involved accident caused by a mistake. QA chief inspector. “We provide we do things, they say what we for successful inspection results. with the maintenance, as well as For a mission onboard the the commander with a snapshot need to do to fi x it.” “We take pride in rewarding the mission, of the aircraft . 82nd Reconnaissance Squad- of the quality of maintenance Rather than just telling Airmen for the excellent work “Th ey play a big key in keep- ron’s aircraft , there’s one more our squadron is performing.” maintainers they are wrong, the they do every day on the fl ight- ing everything safe and making prominent concern: the pro- Th is maintenance is kept alive 82nd RS QA offi ce shows them line,” said Morrison. “I know sure everyone’s in compliance,” tection of classifi ed and critical by the inspections QA performs. how they can more eff ectively when I worked the line as a said Cruz. “Th ey make sure information. QA’s frequent presence makes do certain tasks. young Airman, I always saw QA aircraft are safe.” It’s for this reason the 82nd the maintainers more aware of “What I think is more im- as the bad guy, the only time they Editor’s note: Th is is the third in RS quality assurance offi ce per- the work they are performing. portant is our role as advisors ever came around was to give a series of articles about Kade- forms inspections on the main- “It makes me work harder and trainers,” said Morrison. you a hard time or the only time na’s quality assurance teams. 4 SAMURAI GATE JULY 29, 2016

Two MC-130J Commando II aircraft stationed out of Kadena Air Base, taxi down the runway at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, July 19.

By Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego because it encompasses a lot of the offi cer for 2nd Battalion 2nd Marines. “It Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni scenarios we could use in combat,” said increases our air assault profi ciency and 7/21/2016 - IWAKUNI, YAMAGU- U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Korey King, a will prepare the battalion for its follow-on CHI, JAPAN — U.S. Marines with 2nd load master with the 17th Special Oper- deployment to Special Purpose Marine Battalion 2nd Marines of Camp Lejeune, ations Squadron from Kadena Air Base. Air-Ground Task Force next year.” North Carolina, U.S. Airmen with the “Working with joint partners covers a lot Th e joint training is eff ective in many 353rd Special Operations Group sta- of the situations that we could and have ways and allows service members to tioned at Kadena Air Base, and MV-22B been called on for.” familiarize themselves with diff erent Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Along with preparing for unforeseen aspects of how others operate. Squadron 265 from Marine Corps Air events, the 2nd Battalion 2nd Marines “It’s a good training experience,” said Station Futenma, landed aboard Marine are using the exercise to prepare for an King. “It builds profi ciency for everyone Corps Air Station Iwakuni July 19. upcoming deployment. involved. Traveling with other members Two U.S. Air Force MC-130J Com- “It’s important to have these exercises of the U.S. military allows us to see a mando II aircraft transported Marines to maintain our lethality,” said U.S. little bit about what they do, get a taste of and airmen from U.S. Marine Corps Marine Corps Capt. Brian Grygo, air their job and work together as a team.” Installation Camp Mujuk, South Korea, and landed at MCAS Iwakuni where they Staff Sgt. Korey staged before heading to Iejima, an island King,^ a load master in the Okinawa Prefecture, to conduct a with the 17th Special Operations long-range airfi eld seizure exercise. Squadron stationed Upon landing here, the service mem- at Kadena Air bers rehearsed unloading and staging gear Base, explains in preparation for their arrival at Iejima. how to properly Th e exercise focuses on training the secure a Humvee inside a MC-130J service members for a variety of possible Commando II situations that could occur in combat aircraft after (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego) such as infi ltrations, extractions, air to ^Staff Sgt. Jonathon Fais, a crew chief with the 353rd landing at Marine Special Operations Maintenance Squadron stationed air refueling and effi ciently working with Corps Air Station at Kadena Air Base, refuels a MC-130J Commando II joint service members. Iwakuni, July 19. aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, July 19. “Th is exercise is particularly useful JULY 29, 2016 SAMURAI GATE 5 USFJ Commander visits Kadena, discusses SOFA concerns By Airman 1st Class Under the SOFA, members of the U.S. Corey M. Pettis armed forces, the civilian component 18th Wing Public Affairs and their dependents are subject to the 7/20/2016 — Lt. Gen. John Dolan, U.S. laws and regulations of Japan. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force com- “Basically, with SOFA status, if you mander, visited here June 27 and 28. commit a crime in Japan, you can be prose- Th e main focus of his visit was to cuted by Japanese authorities,” Dolan said. express the importance of the Status of “You are also subject to the entire range of Forces Agreement, the Treaty of Mutual administrative and disciplinary measures Cooperation and Security between the available under U.S. law and regulations.” governments of the United States of According to the SOFA, the Govern- America and Japan, while also laying out ment of Japan has jurisdiction over those what they clearly state and how it aff ects who commit off enses within the territory members of the U.S. Forces in Japan. of Japan and they are punishable by the “Th ese are unprecedented times here laws of Japan. It’s the duty of the members on Okinawa and in Japan,” Dolan said, of the U.S. armed forces, the civilian com- referring to the recent incidents of U.S. ponent and their dependents to respect personnel misbehavior. “What happened the laws of Japan and understand that all was truly awful and the eff ects are being acts of misconduct are unacceptable. felt Japan-wide, so it’s vital to ensure every- “One careless act of indiscipline by any (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis) ^ one – the military members, dependents, U.S. citizen will have strategic implications Lt. Gen. John Dolan, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, speaks with members of the 18th Wing June 28, at Kadena Air Base. The focus of his visit was to express the importance of the Status of Forces Agreement and the civilians and contractors – are aware of for the security of our Nation and its Al- Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the governments of the United States of America and Japan, while how the SOFA aff ects them specifi cally.” liance with Japan,” said Chief Master Sgt. also laying out what they clearly state and how it affects members of the U.S. Forces in Japan. Dolan also used the visit While SOFA status has been granted Terrence Greene, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th as an opportunity to highlight exceptional performers from across the wing. to members of the U.S. armed forces, that Air Force command chief master sergeant. does not mean there are no rules or con- “Misconduct while stationed in or visiting until charged by the government of Japan. responsibility to serve as ambassadors sequences for unprofessional or criminal Japan has serious implications for our rela- However, both the United States and Ja- of the U.S. to Japan,” said Dolan. “Your actions. tionships with our Japanese hosts, and can pan will assist each other in investigations behavior, good and bad, refl ects on you, “Th e SOFA aff ords privileges that cause irreparable damage to the Alliance.” of crimes and collection of evidence. your family, the U.S. military, and the come with important responsibilities,” For members violating the UCMJ but In eff ect, the SOFA enables the United United States of America. continued Dolan. “It’s vital for everyone not Japanese law, the U.S. military will States forces to fulfi ll its treaty obligations “We all have a responsibility to represent to be familiar with their rights and have jurisdiction over that individual. to defend Japan, and maintain peace and our Nation in a positive way, and I expect responsibilities under the SOFA. You are Individuals accused of a crime who are stability in the region. you to fully understand your obligations as required to follow the laws of Japan.” in U.S. military custody, will remain there “Your SOFA status includes the a member of our team,” stated Dolan. 205 selected for promotion to technical sergeant

By18th Wing Justin R. Brown Jesahira Early Bobby Ray Jr. Jones Janquil L. Murray Timothy J. Roberts David R. Thurlow Shawn A. Bryant Christian Edwards Nathan B. Jones Shannon J. Murray Shon J. Robinson Addison C. Tibe Public Affairs Ruben B. Bunag Boaz N. Etpison Justin S. Keirn Timothy D. Mutter Matthew Rocheleau Isai Tinoco 7/22/2016 — Th e Air Andrew J. Burgos Kimberly N. Evans Greer A. Keith Joaquin Nabhan Maria J. Rodriguez Timothy E. Torres Matthew S. Burns Reginald J. Evans Jolisa Y. Keju Dwight M. Newmoyer Christopher Ronca Jeffrey M. Tremel Force selected 7,501 Meagan N. Bustillo Daniel R. Fleck Nigiel A. Kelly Megan J. Nez Shaun M. Root Soleil D. Tucker staff sergeants for pro- Vincent W. Bustillo David E. Freeman Christopher Kenney Jeremy C. Nipper Zaccaria M. Rosalez Donald J. Turner Phillip M. Butche Justin M. Gaffey Ray T. La Strape Elmore A. Norwood Brian A. Sackreiter Jeremy R. Twidt motion to technical Ryan M. Butler Juan G. Gamez Sensy P. Lacen Alexander D. Nunes Chester I. Salaog Eric R. Van Epps sergeant of the 33,569 Timothy J. Capone Patricia M. Gant Jordan C. Lavallee Joseph L. Ogorek Eduardo Santana Christopher Vitale eligible. Robert Jr. Carino Andrew G. Gogue Damian A. Leal Bradley D. Opfar Dominic B. Santos Kevin M. Vogt Julio C. Chavez David Gonzalez Lee E. Lopez Giovanni Ortiz Corey A. Scanlon Lydissia O. Walela Team Kadena’s se- Larson A. Chun Dustin G. Gorski Aron J. Loria Edward N Ossome Luke M. Schaefer Brian M. Watts lectees are listed here: Robert P. Cisneros Jessica A. Gregory Inna A. Lvova P Andre Pagtalunan Michael R. Schmidt Keirra J. Watts Wilson S. Clark Jeremy M. Hall Bryan S. Mares Vincent E. Papion Nicole T. Schnarrs David S. Weeks Jason R. Allen Daniel J. Cleburn Roderick A. Hall Nicola G. Marrone Andres A. Paredes Jabrielle Seriosa Jordan L. Welk Bryan D. Amicone Ammon G. Collier Jay S. Han Jonathan J. Marshik Kieron R. Parker Michael J. Shamp Dusty M. West Marcus M. Askew Richard S. Colon David A. Harper Loren D. Martin Dwane F. Parmelee Quincy C. Shay Robert A. Whalen Walton H. Bankston Alexander S. Conner Justin J. Harris Loyda V. Martinez Isabela Pedro Brandon C. Shirley Craig N. White Angelo S. Bartolome Leiah E. Cooper David R. Hatada Matthew D. Mason Tan T. Pham Peter S. Sigmund Schameka R. White Jarrid L. Bartoy Shawn A. Cooper Gisell Hendrickson Michael J. Matheny Armond R. Philmon Alexander D. Sims Travis J. Whitman Camargo F. Bejarano Travis M. Crawford Justin M. Hester Samatha L. Mcalevy Jeremy M. Powers Justin J. Sims Mahlon M. Wilkes Terrence Belfl ower Vincent C. Crews Wesley A. Hicks Kendra L. Mccrory Miles R. Prather Bailey B. Smith Bradford Williams Matthew J. Belmer Markesha C. Crosby Rizzete M. Howard Shannon M. Mcgovern James Prendergast John M. Smith Jacob T. Williams John L. Bookout Allen E. Curl Phillip G. Hunt Craig A. Mcminimy Brad J. Prohaska Ronny J. Smith Jeffery C. Wilson Lawrence M. Boring Eric D. Curtis Jeremi R. Isaacs Brandon Meng Eugenio P. Redmond Michael Starkovich William Wortman Akshay Botre Kenneth De Guzman Ashley R. Jackson Marsh Merriweather Brian B. Reyes Joshua D. Stubstad Thomas J. Yankowski Andrew E. Boucher Robb P. Depew Jeremy L. Jackson David D. Miller Sheena A. Reyes Steven M. Sullivan Stetson C. Young Eric B. Braddock Eric J. Dino Shawnasia M. James Jessica D. Miller Justin L. Rhodes Roanne M. Suyosa Jonathan Bratcher Romaigne V. Dozier Nickole A. Jarrett Rackley C. Miller Dwight A. Richards Jonathan J. Taitano Joseph G. Brodeur Juan G. Duarte Mark A. Javier Evan J. Morter Thomas J. Richards Ryan M. Teague Joshua A. Brown Douglas C. Eames Gregory D. Jeffers Justin P. Mosley Robert L. Robbins Lincy O. Thomas 6 SAMURAI GATE JULY 29, 2016 JULY 29, 2016 SAMURAI GATE 7 8 SAMURAI GATE JULY 29, 2016

U.S. Army Garrison- Okinawa home to protected birds

By Jon Hansen Th e Little Terns and Kentish Plovers Special to USAG- Okinawa have a short breeding period from the 7/20/2016 - TORII STATION — Torii beginning of April until the end of July. Station is not just the Army’s home on “We saw it in April, we had two [Kentish Okinawa, it is also home to two types of Plover nests], now we have two more,” threatened local birds. U.S. Army Gar- said Natural Resource Program Man- rison- Okinawa is doing its part in pro- ager, Tomoko Ikema. Th e Little Terns tecting these birds, by putting up barriers have seven nests at Naha Military Port around their nesting sites, and warning alongside the nests of Kentish Plovers, people to steer clear of their nests. she said. “It’s important to do what we can to Th e Little Tern is a ground-nesting protect them, because diversity is one species “which is a problem in and of way that we ensure a healthy, balanced itself, because their nests are actually on planet,” said Environmental Division the ground and not protected high up Chief, Brandy Hawley. Th ese two mi- in a tree [so] there’s more instances for gratory species, the Little Tern and the people to just tread over them if they’re Kentish Plover, have seen a decrease in not paying attention,” said Hawley. Th e population recently, making the need Little Terns’ eggs take three to four weeks to protect their habitat more important to hatch and equally long for their chicks than ever. to fl edge. Th ese birds are more territorial Th e Little Tern has recently been when looking aft er their nests then the added to the Japan Environmental Kentish Plover and will make themselves Governing Standards Th reatened and (Courtesy photo) known when their nests are approached. Endangered Species list. Th e JEGS lays try to go slow and just don’t disturb the Th e Little Tern will become aggressive out clearly which species are threatened birds,” said Hawley. and may even try to defecate on unknow- and endangered and states that those Th e Kentish Plover was previously a ing persons who wander too close. species are to be protected. least concern species, however now, they Th e Kentish Plover are small birds, Protecting these birds is important for are listed as vulnerable in the Japan Red 15-17 centimeters in length, and are the Garrison and for the environment as List. Th e Kentish Plover is also listed as also a ground-nesting species. Kentish a whole. “I would say, as with anything, near threatened within the Okinawa Red Plovers can be found at both Torii Beach just be aware that with Torii Beach or Dot Book. Th ese two publications are as well as Naha Military Port. Th ese birds Naha Port that we do have these species national, and prefectural lists respective- are generally considered to be migratory. there, so I’d look where you’re walking, ly, which cover conservation status for However, each year the birds continue and if you are driving in those areas, both fl ora and fauna. call Torii Station home. JULY 29, 2016 SAMURAI GATE 9 Okinawa’s summer heat brings hazards

By U. S. Naval pseudoephedrine, “fat burners”, Hospital Okinawa, Japan creatine, protein supplements, 7/20/2016 - CAMP FOSTER — Due to diuretics, and tricyclic anti- Okinawa’s extreme heat and humidity, in- depressants all increase risk! tense physical activity during the months • Get plenty of rest, aim for seven hours of May through October can be risky, of sleep a night. particularly for those not accustomed to • Stay well hydrated. Th e U.S. Centers the climate. for Disease Control and Prevention Too many newcomers underestimate (CDC) recommends drinking at least the importance of acclimatization to 17-20 ounces of water 2 to 3 hours Okinawa’s hot and humid summer before exercising, and taking an weather. Allowing your body time to additional 7-10 ounces every 10 to 20 adjust and naturally adapt to this new minutes during the exercise. Drink environment is critical. You need to give sports drinks for any event longer yourself about two solid weeks before than one hour. you start with low-intensity workouts Th e CDC also recommends these and gradually increase the intensity and personal risk reduction measures: length of your workout sessions. • Allow at least two weeks for Newcomers aren’t the only ones who acclimatization (re-acclimatize if need to be careful. Okinawa’s high levels of off -island more than 4 weeks). heat and humidity pose risks to acclima- • Maintain physical conditioning. tized personnel as well. Here are some tips • When working out, don’t overdo it. for all personnel to stay safe while outdoors: • Avoid sun burn and protect yourself • Avoid exercising between 11 a.m. and from the heat. Utilize cover and shade. 3 p.m. It’s best to plan your exercise In order to prevent heat injuries, it’s events during the early mornings or vital that you know the various types evenings before the sun goes down. as well as their signs and symptoms: • Avoid consuming alcohol the • Sunburn: Th e red skin and painful night before exercising. It’s also burning of sunburn is easily avoided recommended that you avoid caff eine. by wearing a hat and sunscreen with • Exercise caution when taking at least a 30 SPF rating. Th e sun is very medication or supplements; Benadryl, powerful here on Okinawa and even short exposure can lead to sunburn. and dry, hot skin as the body stops • Heat cramps: Heat cramps are caused producing sweat. Th ose suff ering from by excessive salt loss in the body heat stroke require immediate medical through sweating. Th ey are telling you attention. Heat stroke can be fatal that it’s time to stop exercising, seek and the combination of hot weather shade, drink a sports drink (to replace and strenuous exercise can trigger an electrolytes) and re-hydrate. incident. To lower your risk of heat • Heat Exhaustion: A more severe stroke, keep your body temperature heat injury is heat exhaustion. Th e normal by making sure you drink most common warning signs of enough fl uids (cool water) so that you heat exhaustion include dizziness, can continue to sweat. headache, nausea, weakness, an In 2015, there were 38 heat exhaus- unsteady walk, and muscle cramps. tion cases, 5 cases of heat stroke, and Other signs of heat exhaustion are 13 mild heat illness cases reported on confusion, fainting, fatigue, abdominal Okinawa. Don’t be a statistic! Preventing cramps, vomiting or diarrhea. If you these types of heat injuries requires or someone around you is showing knowing the signs and symptoms and signs of heat exhaustion immediately watching out for both yourself and those stop physical activity, seek shade, around you. hydrate, and head to the hospital for For more information on heat illness evaluation. and prevention measures you can contact • Heat stroke: Th is is the most your primary care provider, your unit severe heat-related injury and is safety offi cer, base safety offi ce, or the life threatening. Symptoms include USNH Preventive Medicine Department confusion, disorientation, vomiting, at 646-9699 or 646-9547. 10 SAMURAI GATE JULY 29, 2016

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Kadena and Camp Foster For more information, email your resume and changes to rules and regulations that For more information, contact Senior Master emergency numbers cover letter to [email protected] or fax to affect retirees will be disseminated to that Sgt. Sheronne King at 634-7788. Kadena Fire Emergency Services reminds Margaret Applewhite at (210)-525-1398. community through the RAO offi ce. For more everyone to program their cell phones information, contact Dean Daniels or Ben USO Kadena H2GO 5k with the emergency numbers. To report an Officer Christian Fellowship (OCF) Garcia at DSN 645-3151/7810. USO Kadena is hosting its annual 5k H2GO emergency on Kadena via cell, dial 098-934- Come out and meet fellow offi cer Christian fun run on Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon. Sign up 5911, and from an offi ce phone, dial 911. For families and have an evening of food, UPCOMING EVENTS online using the Eventzilla link provided at our Camp Foster via cell, dial 098-911-1911, or fellowship and bible study. Children are Walk for a Survivor – Sexual Assault USO Kadena Facebook page or at the USO from an offi ce phone, dial 911. welcome. Occurs every Sunday from 4:30-7 Awareness Kadena. Unit with the most registered paid p.m. For more information, contact Lt. Col. In fi scal year 2015, there were 6,083 runners will receive support from the USO Finance Monthly Closure Joseph Silvers at 634-0476/080-8952-2192. reported sexual assaults across the military for a unit function in September! For more The 18th Comptroller Squadron fi nance community; this event is to bring awareness information, contact Brent Cook at 634-3889. customer service will be closed the third 18th Medical Group pharmacy hours to our community. Our goal is to walk or run Thursday of every month for training. Next change 6,083 laps; will you pledge to walk / run laps Department of Defense Virtual dates will be Aug. 18, Sep. 15 and Oct. 20. For Effective July 11, the 18th MDG pharmacy in support of sexual assault survivors. You Education Fair more information, contact the Budget Offi ce will change the hours of operation to the may pick any or all of the three days: Aug. 2 The DoD Voluntary Education Program will at 632-6453/634-2601 or Customer Service at following: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 7:30 a.m. to from 7 a.m.- noon, Aug. 3 from 7 a.m. – noon host its second Virtual Education Fair on Aug. 634-1300. 4:30 p.m. / Tues: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. / Every or Aug. 4 from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. to run / walk 11 from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. third Thursday of each month: 7:30 a.m. to or volunteer with the SAPR/SHARP offi ces. Federal education benefi t organizations and a Education and Training Office closure noon. For more information, call 630-4817. For more information, contact Master Sgt. sampling of nearly 40 DoD Voluntary Education Due to manning issues, the base Education Katrina Rubio at 634-0180. Partnership Memorandum of Understanding and Training Offi ce will be closed to Okinawa City and Chatan Town Welfare (MOU) schools will participate in this event. customers on Aug. 11. Testing will remain Drive 2016 Donate to local families in Team Kadena Second Quarter Awards Participant registration is required. For more open/go on as scheduled. We apologize our local community. Items needed; non- Ceremony information about the DoD Virtual Education for any inconvenience and appreciate your perishable foods (rice, pasta, canned goods), The Team Kadena Second Quarter Awards Fair, go to http://www.dodeducationfair.com. patience and understanding. For more toiletries, detergent and household items. Ceremony will be Aug. 4 at 3 p.m. in the For more information, contact the Education information, contact the Education Offi ce at Drop off boxes have been placed at the Keystone Theater. Please come out and Offi ce at 634-1500, option 1 or via email at 634-1500, option 1 or via email at kadena. USO, shoppettes and Post Offi ce for your support our 18th Wing, Partner Unit Group [email protected]. [email protected] convenience. For more information, contact and Team Kadena Second Quarter award Senior Master Sgt. Kristi Steck at 634- winners. Nominees please be at the theater ACE Back to School Clothing Drive 2016 Presidential Primaries 5130/634-1800. no later than 2 p.m. for practice. For more Airmen Committed to Excellence is hosting a 2016 Presidential Elections are underway. information, contact Master Sgt. Shawna Back to School Clothing Drive July 1 - Aug Register to vote now. For a full list go to: Retiree Activities Office Broussard Jones at 632-7216. 29. Drop off your donations in the box located http://www.fvap.gov/vao/vag/appendix/ The Marine Corps Retired Activities Offi ce in your respective squadron. For more state-elections. For more information, visit (RAO) staff assists retired Marines and their Operation Warmheart information, contact Airman 1st Class Tiffany the Kadena Voting Sharepoint site at: https:// dependents, as well as surviving benefi ciaries, Operation Warmheart would like to raise funds Rep at 090-9788-5204 or [email protected] kadena.eis.pacaf.af.mil/18WG/programs/ with a broad array of services and support. to ensure we can continue to assist families VAO/SitePages/Home.aspx, or talk to your All retired and soon-to-be-retired service in emergencies, provide Thanksgiving food Kadena Medical Clinic Sports squadrons UVAO, or email vote.kadena@ members and their family members are baskets and host Kadena’s Angel Tree Physical Day us.af.mil. encouraged to register with the RAO offi ce Program. Details about the fundraiser can The Kadena Medical Clinic will be hosting a so that staff members can provide the most be found in the Public Folders. Payment walk in basic sports physical before the start of Public Health promote travel medicine effective service. In addition, the RAO serves includes green fees, cart and BBQ lunch. the school year so kids can start participating program as a link between the retired community and Event date is Aug. 5 at 6 a.m. at the Banyan in the sports for which they signed up. Travel Medecine Public Health Clinic: the military branches, the U.S. government Tree Golf Course. Prices: E1-E4 $45 / E5-E6 Immunizations will be offered as well. Date is Stop by the clinic six weeks prior to your and Japanese community agencies. Any $50 / E7 or higher, $55 / Civilians/MLCs $75. Continued on PAGE 11 departure to receive personalized Preventive Medicine recommendations for your next leisure travel, no appointment required. Services Provided: - Immunization recommendations. - Malaria risk and medication recommendations. - Medical entry requirements. - Environmental health and endemic disease threats and applicable countermeasures. For more information, call Public Health Kadena Medical Clinic at 630-1998.

WIC Employment Opportunities Choctaw Contracting Services has full and part-time positions available at the Women, Infants & Children Overseas Okinawa offi ces: The positions require the applicant to be a Registered Dietitian/Registered Nurse/Home Economist/Physician Assistant. The positions require a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Nursing or a degree in Home Economics with an emphasis in nutrition. Experience with WIC and/or experience with the maternal/child population are desirable. Good computer skills are required, must be U.S. citizen and have a current driver’s license. JULY 29, 2016 SAMURAI GATE 11

Aug. 20 from 8 a.m. - noon with the backup or Certifi cate of appreciation will be given. All date being Aug. 27. One thing that we are doing volunteers will receive a brief training prior to and recommending this year to prevent long working with students. We would prefer for wait times and bottlenecking is that we divided volunteers to be able to commit to volunteering the times the patients can show up based on either on Wednesday or Thursday on a weekly the fi rst letter of their last names: basis. For more information, contact Natarsha 8 - 9 a.m.: A,B,C, D, E, F Baker at [email protected] or 9 - 10 a.m.: G,H, I, J, K, L at 634-0217. 10 - 11 a.m.: M, N, O, P, Q, R 11 a.m. to noon: S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z AFSA Intramural plus three open ball For any questions or concerns, contact Tech. players softball tournament Sgt. Michael Villas at [email protected] Kadena’s Air Force Sergeants Association or 630-4060. Chapter 1553 needs volunteers for the softball tournament Aug. 5 from 6-10 p.m. and VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Aug. 6 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The tournament Volunteers Needed at Kadena will be on the four-diamonds softball fi elds on Middle School Kadena. Volunteer positions will be for set-up, The KDMS Students Taking Academic tear-down, umpires, cooking and concession Responsibility (STAR) Program is looking for handlers. All volunteers will receive a brief 30 volunteers to serve as mentors for the training prior to shift. We would prefer for students. The duties will consist of assisting volunteers to work a morning, afternoon or students with academic assignments who are evening shift and be able to commit before enrolled in the STAR program. The volunteers Wednesday, Aug. 3. For more information, will meet at Ryukyu/Kadena Middle School on contact Tech. Sgt. Jamie Smith at jamie. Kadena Air Base Bldg. 1984. The attire will be [email protected] or at 634-2889/070-1433- Civilian clothing or uniform and aletter and/ 1133.

Midsummer Day of the Ox - Prevent Summer Fatigue

If you go to a local grocery store, you will is the “ox” (ushi in Japanese language). This find many customers buying eels. July 30 custom of eating eel in this “Midsummer Day is the “Midsummer Day of the Ox” (Doyo no of the Ox” began in the 1770s. ushi no hi) in Japan, where it is a Japanese The most popular eel dishes are “Kabayaki” custom to eat nutritious eel in order to and “Unadon.” “Kabayaki” is dipped in a prevent summer fatigue. Why “Ox” and eel? sweet soy sauce and broiled on a grill. “Doyo” is the 18-day before the first day of “Unadon” is the eel bowl, a large bowl filled fall season by the Chinese zodiac calendar with steamed rice and topped with fillets of (this year is August 7) and Chinese character eel of Kabayaki. 12 SAMURAI GATE JULY 29, 2016