Halloween on Kadena

By Airman 1st Class mind that our Halloween hours take place 20 kph,” said Tech. Sgt. Sabrina Lukas, only enter Kadena through Gate 1 between Lynette M. Rolen aft er dark and is a large 18th Security Forces Squadron assistant 5:30 and 7 p.m. and they must leave Kade- Public Affairs installation with many diff erent housing fl ight chief. “We would like to make sure na by 9 p.m. Guests may drive their vehicle 10/21/2015 — Kadena will be hosting areas that look very similar—especially at everyone remains safe for Halloween this onto Kadena with the supervision of their trick-or-treaters from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31. night. Encourage your children to carry a year by ensuring they are abiding by the escort, and may only bring one car. Keep safety in mind as trick-or-treaters fl ashlight or incorporate some refl ective speed limit on that night. We also ask that Japanese employees may enter Kadena will be enjoying their Halloween festivities. material into their costume so they can be children go trick or treating with a re- through Gate 1 from 5-7:30 p.m. on Th e Kadena Halloween Committee more easily seen.” sponsible adult to ensure everyone makes Halloween. Th ey are permitted to sponsor needs volunteers to help patrol housing Th ose responsible for the supervision it back safely at the end of the night.” their spouse and up to four children under areas on base to ensure that children are of children should consider that kids will Th is year, Master Labor Contract em- the age of 16. Japanese employees are safe as they seek their holiday treats. Th e be excited about Halloween and might ployees and their families will be allowed to responsible for the supervision of their vis- committee is also taking candy donations not be aware of their surroundings. participate in Halloween festivities. Local itors. Proper authorization must be made through Oct. 30 for trick-or-treaters. “Although we’ll have Security Forces community visitors will also be allowed on in advance for their visitors. Halloween candy screening will take place command posts throughout all of our base so long as they are escorted by autho- Th ose who do not wish to participate on Oct. 31 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Air Kadena housing areas, there’s always the rized sponsors. Local organizations will be in Halloween festivities are asked to turn Mobility Command terminal. potential for a child to get lost,” Babbitt bussed onto Kadena by invitation only and off their outside lights and close their Security Forces will have an increased commented. “Be sure to input our Securi- escorted by the proper authorities. Th ose blinds so that trick-or-treaters will pass presence throughout the base in diff erent ty Forces Base Defense Operations Center who are serving as escorts should ensure by your home. locations in order to assist with any issues. 24/7 telephone number into your cellular their guests are shown where to go on base Please remember to treat our host “Team Kadena can ensure a safe Hal- phone: 098-961-2475, because you never and help keep them safe. neighbors with respect and ensure that loween season by employing a few, simple know when you may need emergency Sponsors must stay with their guests, they enjoy the festivities as much as we do. safety protocols,” said Lt. Col. Sarah Bab- assistance.” which is limited to fi ve for Status of Forces “We want everyone to enjoy this Ameri- bitt, 18th Security Forces Squadron com- Certain policies will be in eff ect for the Agreement-sponsored ID cardholders, can tradition and holiday in the safest man- mander. “Kids should be accompanied festivities to encourage a safe Halloween. throughout their guests’ time on Kadena. ner possible,” said Lukas. “We also want by their parents or another adult while “Th e speed limit on Kadena around Photo ID is required for guests over 16 everyone to remember we are ambassadors trick-or-treating. It’s important to keep in all housing areas during this time will be years of age. Sponsors and their guests may and to represent ourselves accordingly.” 67th FS honorary commander U.S., Republic of Singapore air forces to participate meets dedicated crew chiefs in Commando Sling 16

(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman) By Pacifi c Air Forces tion of air tactics, techniques Public Affairs and procedures between U.S. 10/19/2015 - JOINT BASE and RSAF aviation units, PEARL HARBOR-HICK- improves procedures for AM, Hawaii — U.S. Air Force sustained operations at a and Republic of Singapore non-U.S. base, and provides air force personnel will train an opportunity to promote together during the annual, closer relations between U.S. bilateral exercise Commando and Singaporean service Sling 16 at Paya Lebar Air members. Base, Singapore. Th e annual Commando (Courtesy photo) ^Atsushi Nerome, 67th Fighter Squadron honorary commander, delivers a speech to members from his designated squadron and the 67th Six F-15 Eagles from the Sling exercise began in 1990 Aircraft Maintenance Unit during a Dedicated Crew Chiefs Ceremony Oct. 19, on Kadena Air Base. 44th Fighter Squadron at to provide combined air com- Kadena Air Base, will kick bat training for USAF and By Senior Airman Aircraft Maintenance Unit Oct. Airmen who have been recog- off the fi rst of three exercise RSAF fi ghter units. John Linzmeier 19 for a Dedicated Crew Chief nized as “designated crew chiefs” iterations for CS16 with the In addition to Commando 18th Wing Public Affairs Ceremony. or maintenance experts for their RSAF and will be held from Sling, the United States and 10/21/2015 — Th e 67th Fighter Atsushi Nerome has been the respective aircraft , and to interact Oct. 26 through Nov. 13. Singapore participate in other Squadron honorary commander 67th FS honorary commander with Airmen to better understand Commando Sling 16 multilateral exercises such as joined members from his des- for eight years. He observed the the 67th FS mission. focuses on enhancing and Talisman Saber, Pitch Black, ignated squadron and the 67th ceremony to congratulate the SEE CEREMONY PAGE 3 evaluating tactical coordina- Cobra Gold and Cope Tiger. 2 SAMURAI GATE OCTOBER 23, 2015 Prescription drug abuse; not a victimless crime Commentary by Staff Sgt. Amber E. N. Jacobs 18th Wing Public Affairs never imagined my whole world would be turned all of the medication was recently prescribed and the upside-down; but seeing my husband escorted bottles were all empty. Iaway in handcuff s, I felt as if the world was Th e incident led to an offi cial investigation by the crashing in around me. Air Force Offi ce of Special Investigations that resulted It was love from the beginning. My husband and in my husband having to face a court-martial, a I met in technical school, eventually married and reduction in rank, confi nement, and discharge from we were later assigned to Shaw Air Force Base where the Air Force along with three of his new friends for we worked as photojournalists for the Public Aff airs illegally using his prescription medication. offi ce. I will never forget the day I had to prepare my Just like any normal, married couple, we went to husband’s confi nement bag with my fi rst sergeant, work, watched movies, had dinners and hosted game just days before the court-martial. I sat there trying nights with friends. Our life together was pretty not to cry, making small talk with my fi rst sergeant ordinary as a typical, newlywed couple. while removing the rank from my husband’s During the winter of 2011, my husband started uniforms with a pair of scissors, because I could suff ering from severe anxiety and Attention Defi cit not aff ord to take them to the tailor. Every stripe I Hyperactivity Disorder and was encouraged to see removed felt like someone was taking those scissors a doctor for treatment. Aft er his diagnosis, he was and stabbing every piece of my heart, it hurt to prescribed several diff erent medications as part of his breathe. treatment. Aft er sentencing, I just didn’t know how to Little, orange pill bottles began to appear around continue. I was seven months pregnant and taking the house, popping up in every room I entered. At care of a 1-year-old by myself. Eventually, my son the time, I didn’t think much about it because I and I had to move from our townhouse onto base knew he was getting treatment and seeing his mental because I could not aff ord our home on one income. health doctor regularly. Additionally, we had to fi le for bankruptcy because of When we had our fi rst child that summer, my my husband’s decision to abuse his medication. parents came down to South Carolina to see the new Overall, I felt embarrassed to get up and go to baby. It wasn’t until then that my dad pointed out work every day. Whenever I went out on photo jobs a change in my husband’s behavior. He was acting or interviews, I felt humiliated because a lot of people withdrawn and spent the majority of his time alone knew my husband and me since our jobs took us all in the garage. over the base and to every offi cial function. Not only I had been preoccupied with my pregnancy, and (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Amber E. N. Jacobs) did he destroy his reputation, but he also hurt mine it wasn’t until I took a step back that I noticed my ^According to the Offi ce of National Drug Control Policy, prescription just for being his wife. Some days the shame would husband’s transformation. I tried to talk to him drugs are the second-most abused category of drugs after marijuana among feel so intense I didn’t know how I would make it young people. ONDCP continues by stating that illicit drug use in the U.S. about it and he quickly dismissed the issue to work military has increased from 5 percent to 12 percent among active duty through the work day. related issues and stress from the new baby. service members from 2005 to 2008, primarily due to non-medical use of A change in station, two years of counseling A few months passed and I began to notice him prescription drugs. The latest National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows and a divorce later, I still have a hard time coming acting more and more irregular; he wouldn’t sleep that over 70 percent of people who abused prescription pain relievers got to terms with the impacts of my former husband’s for days at a time, and he barely ate, losing close to them from friends or relatives, while approximately 5 percent got them from a prescription medication addiction and abuse. drug dealer or over the Internet. For more information about prescription drug Someone very close to me recently asked me why 40 pounds in a matter of months. Every time I would abuse and prevention visit: https://www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp/prescription- try to talk to him about it, he would shut down or get drug-abuse I was sharing this story since it was a very painful angry. chapter of my life, and my response is this: We began to drift apart. Looking back, in the military we hear a lot about Aft er work, we hardly spoke or spent any time sickly, and all I could do was watch him fall apart illegal drugs and alcohol abuse, but we don’t spend together, and he would never come to bed. He rarely before my eyes. enough time talking about prescription medication wanted to spend time with our friends. Instead, he As a family member watching someone you love and how dangerous it can be if it is abused, and what started hanging out with a new group of people and and care about destroy himself and his career was the impacts are if it is shared with friends. I wish I began distancing himself from the people that had unbelievably devastating. Th e most frustrating would have understood more about prescription drug always been there for him. part was that nothing anyone said or did made any abuse, the warning signs, and how to help someone I felt isolated and alone. Th ere would be so many diff erence. that I cared about get the proper help. nights that I would cry myself to sleep wondering Rock bottom came one morning when I woke It can start with just a little orange bottle and what I did wrong or why I was being treated this way. up to a phone message asking if I knew where my maybe an extra pill here or there, maybe you share I had to take a stand because I loved my husband. husband was. I searched the house frantically and your prescription headache or pain medication with I decided to talk to our supervisor. could not locate him. My heart sank; terrible images a friend. Aft er all, what’s one little pill? But before you Our supervisor and leadership reached out to my of car accidents fl oated through my mind. know it, it can spiral out of control. It can impact your husband, but he was unresponsive to their help and I learned later that morning he was discovered family, your friends, your fi nances and your career. continued to slide into a darker place. passed out in a parking lot with prescription pill Prescription medication abuse is real, it is illegal, Th ere would be days he would fall asleep at work bottles littered around him. When state troopers had and it is something not to be taken lightly. It is not a or come into work completely unshaven, looking fi nished searching his vehicle, they discovered that victimless crime; it aff ects everyone you love.

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(Courtesy photo) ^Atsushi Nerome, 67th Fighter Squadron honorary commander, and Lt. Col. Chris McFarland 67th FS commander, sit on top of an F-15 Eagle Oct. 21, on Kadena Air Base.

“I was looking for this kind of opportu- Th rough the help of honorary com- nity to express my personal appreciation manders like Nerome, local community directly to those who dedicate yourselves members are able to better understand (U.S. Air Force photos by Naoto Anazawa) daily to defend our country and for glob- the importance of Kadena’s mission and ^Local Okinawans gather in front of tombs for ceremonial meals at the Morine Bijiru during the annual sacred sites al peace and freedom,” said Nerome. it also helps commanders and their units visit Oct. 21, on Kadena Air Base. Okinawans are often sponsored onto the base so they can visit sites of historical, During the ceremony, the maintainers to learn more about the community in religious and ancestral signifi cance and to learn about signifi cant pieces of history here on Kadena. swore an oath to take care of their aircraft which they live. ^ Local to the best of their abilities, a commit- In the spirit of being an honorary Okinawans read ment aimed to make the aircraft fl y as commander, Nerome was presented with a plaque at the safely as possible. a fl ight suit and a surprise revealing of his Peace Garden Like the pilots in the 67th FS, Nerome name displayed on the 67th FS command- Memorial during was designated a call sign. To represent er’s F-15 Eagle as a token of appreciation the annual sacred sites his close connections between the U.S. for his support for the squadron. His visit Oct. 21, military community and their Japanese name being printed next to McFarland’s on Kadena Air Self-Defense Force counterparts, Nerome symbolized the military and local team- Base. Local chose the name “the Bridge.” work that works together to provide peace Okinawans from “I think my job would be impossible in the Indo-Asia-Pacifi c region. Okinawa City visited multiple without having close ties to the commu- “In closing, I pray that you all pay sacred sites nity like Mr. Nerome,” said Lt. Col. Chris attention to keep fl ight operations safe on Kadena to McFarland, 67th FS commander. “We’re and I wish you continued success being clean up, pray here as guests on a foreign land, so it’s the best fi ghter squadron under Lt. Col. and have a important for the locals here to know McFarland’s leadership,” said Nerome. ceremonial meal. that we’re here to support the cooperative “May the 67th Fighter Squadron roar its defense of the United States and Japan.” fame.” 4 KadenaSAMURAI Special OlympicsGATE committeeOCTOBER 23, 2015 hosts art exhibition for 16th Annual KSO By Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen 18th Wing Public Affairs 10/16/2015 — Th e Kadena Special Olympics committee hosted an art exhi- bition for special needs students Oct. 16 at the Main City Shopping Mall San-A in Uruma City. Th e exhibition showcased the students’ artistic talents and provided members of Team Kadena an opportunity to work with them. Th is is the ninth year Kadena has part- nered with the local community for the exhibition. It features the work of students from elementary and junior high schools in Okinawa City, Chatan, Kadena Town ^A guest shows artwork to her grandchild during the Kadena Special and Okinawa Prefectural special educa- Olympics Art Exhibit at Main City Shopping Mall San-A in Uruma City, Oct. 16. tion schools. More than 20 volunteers The art exhibit is part of KSO and is held to showcase the talent and effort of from Kadena began set up for the four special needs children from the local community. The art work from the exhibit day exhibition Oct. 14. Th e four day event will be displayed during KSO Nov. 7, on Kadena Air Base. began Oct. 15 and will end on Oct. 18. The Kadena Special Olympics committee holds an art exhibit at Main City “I love it,” said Senior Airman Arlen Shopping^ Mall San-A in Uruma City, Oct. 16. The art exhibit, for the 16th Annual High, 390th Intelligence Squadron air- KSO, included 273 works of art created by special needs students from elementary borne cryptologic language analyst and and junior high schools in Okinawa City, Chatan, Kadena Town and Okinawa KSO volunteer. “I volunteered last year Prefectural special education schools. at the Olympic event. Just meeting with (U.S. Air Force photos by Naoto Anazawa) the kids and everything was a really awe- exhibition. Th is is the fi rst year that their but also the special needs students. It the KSO Art Exhibition. “Th e art work some experience. Th ey had an art exhibit group has been involved with the KSO. gives them a chance to have their creative displayed during this event was an ave- there too and I walked through that and “It’s a really nice way to help relations works touch lives. nue used for the mentally and physically looked at all of it. 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ACE family Housing 098-929-1808 OCTOBER 23, 2015 SAMURAI GATE 5 Volunteers prepare for KSO Master Sgt. Kevin^ Kasper, 18th Maintenance Group quality assurance munitions chief inspector, briefs volunteers in preparation for the Kadena Special Olympics at the Schilling Community Center on Kadena Air Base, Oct. 16. Approximately 70 volunteers participated in preparing for the upcoming 16th annual KSO scheduled for Nov. 7.

(U.S. Air Force photos by Naoto Anazawa)

^Maiko Simpson, 18th Communications Squadron base record manager, puts Kadena Special Olympics shirts into a box while preparing for KSO at the Schilling Community Center on Kadena Air Base, Oct. 16. A total of 886 shirts were made for ^Approximately 70 volunteers prepare for the upcoming 16th annual Kadena Special Olympics at the Schilling the athletes. Each package includes a shirt, a sports Community Center on Kadena Air Base, Oct. 16. Volunteers worked to create sports bibs displaying the athlete’s name, bib, a vehicle pass, a map for event locations and a participant number and the events in which they will compete. description of KSO events. 6 SAMURAI GATE OCTOBER 23, 2015 723 U.S. Forces, Japan facilities employees receive Joint Length of Service Award

^Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, reads a certifi cate of commendation (U.S. Air Force photos by Naoto Anazawa) to Mitsuo Yamaguchi, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fi re training section assistant, on behalf ^The Okinawa Ministry of Defense along with the U.S. Forces, Japan conduct a Joint Length of Service Award ceremony for long-service of the Kadena Air Base local employees during a joint Length of Service Award ceremony at employees who have 10, 20, 30 and 40 years of service with USFJ facilities in Okinawa at the Okinawa Convention Center in Ginowan City, the Okinawa Convention Center in Ginowan City, Oct. 15. A total of 265 local employees from Oct. 15. The USFJ employees are hired by the Government of Japan (minister of defense) for the purpose of accomplishing the mission of Kadena were awarded the Joint Length of Service Award. USFJ while working at USFJ facilities.

A total of Kazunori 723^ civilian Inoue,^ Okinawa employees Defense from U.S. Director, Forces, Japan gives opening facilities in remarks Okinawa during a Joint receive the Length of Joint Length Service Award of Service ceremony at Award at the Okinawa the Okinawa Convention Convention Center in Center in Ginowan City, Ginowan City, Oct. 15. Oct. 15. EnergyOCTOBER 23, 2015 conservationSAMURAI – Airmen GATE in the workplace7

By Airman or section instead of multiple Zackary A. Henry smaller ones. 18th Wing Public Affairs “Although personal fans add 10/14/2015 — Energy Aware- to the energy load, a small per- ness Month takes place each sonal fan can do wonders to keep October, but what should this you feeling cool without having mean to you? the building manager turn the In fi scal 2014, the U.S. Air setting down,” Beck said. “Turn- Force spent $9 billion on energy ing down the thermostat by just and its associated costs. An ener- a single degree can increase the gy bill of this magnitude should energy load on the air condition- be a concern for everyone. er by three percent.” A large part of this “energy An easy way to remember pie” is Airmen and civilians some helpful tips is the acro- every day at their offi ce or nym, A.C.T.I.O.N. workplace. It may not seem Appliance reduction: As men- like a lot, but with an active tioned earlier, this includes duty force of more than 7,500 using a single personal fan people, as well as Department of and using a single large re- Defense and Japanese civilians frigerator instead of multiple on Kadena alone, everything miniature refrigerators. begins to add up. Computer log-off : If everyone Everything from miniature logged off their computer at

refrigerators to personal fans the end of the work day, more (Courtesy graphic) will increase the energy load on than $10 million in energy a building. costs could be saved yearly. when they are not in use, and installed a turbine regulator nicated and reviewed from all “Th e more appliances you Temperature control: Ensuring excluding networked to the building’s air condi- levels of leadership,” said Dwyer. have on and plugged in; that the thermostat is properly set computers which should be tioning units which creates a “Th is allows the projects and increases the energy load on and eliminating the use of logged off , not turned off . consistent energy output that ideas to progress smoothly and the building and makes the air space heaters. All of these small eff orts - or optimizes energy conservation become a reality quicker.” conditioner work twice as hard,” Inform facility manager: A.C.T.I.O.N. - can add up to big and increases the longevity of No one Airman needs to said Chad Beck, 18th Civil Engi- Report incorrectly set ther- savings for the Air Force. the air conditioning unit.” change the way things operate, neer Group installation energy mostats, dirty air vents, leaky Th e 733rd Air Mobility Although it can seem like a but every single Airman can manager. “Th is is where it takes faucets and other energy Squadron off ers one great large task, every small step in make a diff erence in the process teamwork; it takes everyone ineffi ciencies. example of innovation at Team- the right direction can help and to save energy. working together to reduce the Outdoor conservation: Th is Kadena. keeping your chain of command “We wanted to identify where number of appliances, which includes reporting broken First Lieutenant Daniel Dw- in the loop can improve the we can become more effi cient reduces the energy load.” sprinklers and street lights or yer, 733rd AMS offi cer in charge process. in our processes and energy Beck suggests trying to use a building lights that are left on of passenger services, said, “So “When it comes to these consumption by adopting both single large refrigerator located during the day. far we have replaced normal improvements, have a platform known and innovative solu- centrally in your workplace No waste: Turn off electronics lights with L.E.D. alternatives in which ideas can be commu- tions,” Dwyer said. 8 SAMURAI GATE OCTOBER 23, 2015 Chief’s Choice Award

Tech. Sgt. Jason Anderson, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron fl ight chief, receives the Chief’s Choice Award from the Chiefs’ Group at the 961st AACS Oct. 16, on Kadena Air Base. The winner of the Chief’s Choice Award receives a certifi cate and coin from the Chiefs Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard) 134th EFS TSP bolsters Wolf Pack mission By Staff Sgt. Air Base’s runway to bolster air Expeditionary Fighter Squad- said Master Sgt. Brendan and operational readiness. Nick Wilson assets in the Republic of Korea. ron, the team of guardsmen Doloughty, 134th EFS NCO in “A lot of our maintenance Public Affairs “Showing iron on the ramp integrated with Airmen from charge of aircrew fl ight equip- back shops integrated with the 10/15/2015 - KUNSAN AIR means providing a show of force the 8th Fighter Wing. Th ey were ment and operations. “Although active duty Airmen,” said Tech. BASE, Republic of Korea — to the rest of world, which also sent to Kunsan for two and a ’s runway was also Sgt. Brett Larson, 134th EFS More than 200 Guardsmen from shows our ability to relocate half months as part of a rotation closed, we still had the same F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief. the 158th Fighter Wing, Burl- and send our forces around the to enable the U.S. to maintain a amount of fi ghter aircraft fl ying “We collaborated with Airmen ington, Vermont Air National world when called upon at a mo- signifi cant presence within the on the peninsula.” from the 35th Aircraft Mainte- Guard, redeployed here from ment’s notice,” said Maj. Parker Pacifi c Th eater. Rotational forc- Th e deployment provided nance Unit who worked on the Kadena Air Base, in August in Marshall, 134th Expeditionary es at deployed locations reduce training opportunities for same block aircraft to remedy support of a Th eater Security Fighter Squadron maintenance the distance and response time Airmen from the 134th EFS to various maintenance issues.” Package to the Republic of Korea. commander. “It’s a critical piece for contingency operations. integrate with Airmen from the Th e 134th EFS bolstered the Having been originally to America’s military dominance “Our strategic piece over here 8th Maintenance Group. It also Pacifi c Air Forces mission by deployed to Japan, their deploy- and it also reiterates to the world was to provide a show of force demonstrated the U.S. military’s generating 655 sorties and 924.5 ment to the ROK was done in our superior air power.” and assist the 8th Maintenance contribution to the Asia-Pacifi c fl ight hours. Th ey also participat- support of a revamp of Osan Being designated as the 134th Group with their operations,” pivot by maintaining training SEE MISSION PAGE 9 OCTOBER 23, 2015 SAMURAI GATE 9 MISSION FROM PAGE 8 ed in Exercise Beverly Pack 16-1 33rd RQS, 718th AMXS Oct. 5 - 9. Th rough these sorties and fl ight hours, they were able to partake in unique oppor- participates in exercise tunities to integrate into joint, coalition and bilateral training across diverse environments. Pacific Thunder 15-02 “With anything that’s asked of us, we not only have to make sure we do it, but we also have to ensure we do it at the highest level possible,” Doloughty said. “We’ve been able to represent and support this fi ghter wing.” Another added benefi t to the TSP mission, is that it enables Total Force Integration, which allows guardsmen and active (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson) duty Airmen to exchange ideas, ^Tech. Sgt. Brett Larson, 134th Expe- techniques and best practices. ditionary Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting “Th e practices the active duty Falcon crew chief, Vermont , inspects the landing gear of an F-16 Airmen perform at Kunsan come at , Oct. 6. from the same regulations that we have in the ANG, but they’re Doloughty said. “We used interpreted diff erently,” Larson the time we had during the said. “I was impressed by how deployment as an opportunity receptive Kunsan Airmen were to get mentally and physically An HH-60 Pavehawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares for takeoff Oct. 16, at Osan Air Base. The helicopter to the guard coming in. Th ere stronger all around.” from Kadena Air Base, and its crew are participating in weren’t any confl icts at all as far as Overall, TSP deployments Exercise Pacifi c Thunder 15-02. Exercise Pacifi c Thunder how we got things done because at forward deployed locations replicates scenarios designed to train crews to execute people were working together.” send a clear message to the and validate tactics, techniques and procedures, as well as In addition to working international community that integrate with combined air and command and control assets. alongside active duty Airmen, the U.S. is serious about security (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton) the Guardsmen were also able and stability in the region. Th is Capt. Ryan Roberts, 33rd to complete more upgrade also helps to solidify ties with Rescue^ Squadron pilot, training than they normally U.S. allies and increase military performs pre-fl ight checks and inspections Oct. 16, at Osan could complete in two months. combat capabilities. Air Base. Roberts is currently Th e four-month deployment “Having a presence helps on temporary duty assignment gave guardsmen an opportunity project power in an area to act as from Kadena Air Base, and to increase their experience to a deterrent,” said Chief Master is participating in exercise a level that would take years to Sgt. Brian Senecal, 134th EFS Pacifi c Thunder 15-02. ^ acquire in their traditional role. superintendent. “It’s necessary An HH-60 Pavehawk “Th e deliberate development for us to show our allies that we carrying members from of Airmen was one of our goals are there for them and to show the 33rd Rescue Squadron prior to our arrival at Kunsan,” our enemies that we are serious.” prepares for takeoff Oct. 16, at Osan Air Base. 10 SAMURAI GATE OCTOBER 23, 2015

Yokota Highlighting Night flight Hispanic Heritage

(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo) in accelerating the study for introducing female fi ghter pilots in the JASDF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David C. Danford) Andersen volunteers , Japan — Staff Sgt. Daniel Gomez, 730th Air Mobility support Special Olympics Squadron fl eet service supervisor, reads bowling tournament to elementary school students during a Hispanic Heritage Month event at Yoko- ta Air Base, Oct. 8. 29th Annual Special Olympics (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo) brings cheers, smiles YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan - Capt. Thomas Bernard, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 Hercules pilot, performs a visual confi rmation with a night vision goggle during a training mission over Kanto Plane, Japan, Oct. 14. Yokota aircrews regularly conduct night fl ying operations to ensure they’re prepared to respond to a variety of contingencies throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacifi c region.

Bringing domestic , Japan — Senior (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Smoot) Airman Augustine Th ompson-Brown, , Guam violence to light 35th Medical Operations Squadron — Staff Sgt. Kimberly Chroniak, 36th mental health technician, applies moul- Maintenance Squadron, assists a Special age to the eye of Staff Sgt. Joseph Bekaert, Olympics Guam athlete Oct. 3, at a bowl- 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels ing center in Tamuning, Guam. Service distribution supervisor, at Misawa Air members dedicated eight weeks to coach Base, Oct. 15. Th is black eye makeup was (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo) participants for the event which included part of a Domestic Violence Awareness MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan — A group 125 athletes with intellectual disabilities. Month campaign designed to bring the of Olympic participants, alongside a U.S. issue to light by getting the community Navy service member, compete in a race Wolf Pack Tackles involved. during the 29th Annual Special Olym- (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter) pics at Misawa Air Base, Oct. 10. More Beverly Pack 16-1 than 70 athletes from across the Aomori prefecture were invited to the base to take part in the Special Olympics. Eielson engine shop rebuilds keep pilots, jets in air

(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley L. Gardner) KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea — An 8th Civil Engineer Squad- ron Airman holds the water hose while fellow fi refi ghters extinguish an aircraft fi re during Beverly Pack 16-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Oct. 07. Th e aircraft fi re is one of the many exercises that the fi refi ght- ers participate in as a refresher training to sharpen their skills in the case of a (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft) real world emergency. , Alas- ka— Senior Airmen Andrew Piercy and Cody Bowman, both 354th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion jour- neymen, disassemble an F110-GE-100C engine compressor Oct. 8, in the engine shop at Eielson Air Force Base. Piercy and Bowman were involved in an aircraft engine rebuild, a detail-demanding process that can take several months to complete. Gens’ aerial exchange demonstrating alliance, friendship MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan — Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Yoshi- yuki Sugiyama, Air Defense Command commander, praises Maj. Jessa Charron, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, on being an excellent and professional fi ghter pilot at Misawa Air Base, Oct. 14. Sugiyama men- tioned that this fl ight has encouraged him OCTOBER 23, 2015 SAMURAI GATE 11 Focus forward, looking back: 10 Years of Integrated Air and Missile Defense Excellence

By Sgt. Kimberly Menzies portion of the new task. joint and combined operations. where the delegations were provided 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command “It was a big learning curve,” ex- As the DAADC, the 94th AAMDC with a site tour, mission brief and com- 10/14/2015 - JOINT BASE PEARL plained Culver. “Being in a tactical commanding general is the primary munity relations brief. HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — With environment my entire career and advisor for the Pacifi c Air Force and the Th e activation ceremony for the 14th each passing year, Soldiers share the then coming to the strategic level was 7th Air Force in support of the Area Air MDB took place on Oct. 22, 2014, in tales of missions past, where they have like getting your masters in air defense Defense Plan (AADP) and facilitates Kyogamisaki, signaling the beginning been and the events they have wit- because now I was no longer worried coordination, communication, and of the 94th AAMDC’s newest radar nessed. Few have had the opportunity about the placement of launchers, I was operations with all IAMD forces within installation. to convey moments of history where worried about the entire concept plan the Pacifi c Region. “I didn’t really know how quickly in they were part of the spark and then for the Pacifi c. It was really upper-level In his role as the SADC, he provides one year it [the site] would get built up,” again part of the fi ghting mission. For planning that I had never been around mission command to all forward de- Culver shared. “I had seen the plans but many Sea Dragons focusing forward before.” ployed Army AMD forces and supports when you look at the plans you think on the future, means looking back over Th e Soldiers may have assumed that the USARPAC commander by provid- there is no way they can complete all the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense during the activation of the unit, their ing IAMD oversight. that in a year.” Command’s last 10 years. main concerns would be where their When acting as the TAAMDC, the “It went from a grass fi eld to what “I was in the Philippines when my offi ce or desk would be but the oper- 94th AAMDC commander coordinates it is today, which everything is built branch manager called and asked me to ational tempo proved that their new AAMD in support of the USARPAC except the barracks, in nine months. It help set up the 94th AAMDC, a need assignment would not be that simple. commander and the land component. was just amazing. At one point, there based on air and missile activity going “In this instance there were a number As the need for ballistic missile de- were so many cranes moving around on in the theater area of operations,” of exercises that they wanted us to par- fense continued to expand in the Asia the fi eld that we didn’t even go on site. said Brig. Gen. Eric L. Sanchez, the ticipate in as soon as we hit the ground,” Pacifi c, the 94th AAMDC continued to It was just too dangerous for us because current commanding general of 94th clarifi ed Sanchez. “Additionally, around evolve to meet those demands. we didn’t know what pieces were mov- AAMDC. this time, the decision was made to put On April 4, 2013, the Department of ing where.” “I was working at 1st Battalion, 62nd an AN/TPY 2 [Army Navy/Transport- Defense made the decision to deploy While the cranes were moving the Air Defense Artillery, 25th Infantry able Radar Surveillance—Model 2] a terminal high altitude area defense various pieces of the KCS radar site into Division,” shared Master Sgt. John radar in Shariki, Japan, a mission that (THAAD) battery to Anderson Air place, the Soldiers assigned to the 94th Culver, with 94th AAMDC. “At the was given to the 94th AAMDC almost Force Base in the United States Terri- AAMDC Headquarters began the move time 1-62nd was inactivating so I called immediately upon activation. Also tory of Guam. Th e 94th AAMDC was from Fort Shaft er to their new home in my branch manager to fi nd out where I around the same time, the 1-1 ADA tasked with the command and control the Pacifi c Air Force Headquarters at was going. He said that there was this [1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery of the battery. Th is led to the creation Joint Base Pearl-Harbor Hickam. opportunity because I was an [Air De- Regiment] was making its move from of Task Force Talon, the fi rst ever com- “Our move is a physical demonstra- fense C41 Tactical Operations Center Fort Bliss to Okinawa.” mand and control headquarters for a tion of our partnership with the Pacifi c Enhanced Operator Maintainer]. Th ey Th e activation of the 10th Missile forward deployed THAAD battery. Air Force,” said Lt. Col. Gina Th omas, were standing up an AAMDC at Fort Defense Detachment in 2006 at the Also in 2013, as a result of, then the deputy automations offi cer, 94th Shaft er. I decided if it allowed me to Shariki Communication Site in Shariki, Pacifi c Air Force Commander, Gen. AAMDC. “We exercise that partner- stay in Hawaii that I would do it. Japan was the fi rst new military instal- Herbert “Hawk” Carlisle’s vision for ship every day. By us being physically “At the request of the fi rst sergeant lation to open in Japan since the end of an Integrated Air and Missile Defense in their headquarters building that and commander at the time, I selected WWII. Center of Excellence, the decision was demonstrates our commitment to air 16 additional [Air Defense C41 Tactical In February 2006, the Army notifi ed made to relocate the 94th AAMDC defense, air superiority in the Pacifi c, Operations Center Enhanced Operator 1-1 ADA Bn. of a deployment to Okina- headquarters to Joint Base Pearl Har- and to maintain the shaping operation Maintainers] from the battalion that wa, Japan, to provide air defense for key bor-Hickam. piece.” were willing to go there and then I assets in the Pacifi c region and on Nov. As members of the 94th AAMDC “Every [staff ] section played a vital reported to Fort Shaft er.” 30, 2006, the 1-1 Air Defense Artillery staff began constructing the plan for part in the relocation of the command. Aft er the inactivation of the 94th Regiment was stationed at Kadena Air the headquarters move, they also began All the working groups lead by op- Air Defense Artillery Brigade in Ger- Base. Th eir assigned mission is to con- implementing plans to deploy a second erations; the updates to the deputy many, the Army offi cially activated the duct air and missile defense operations AN/TPY 2 radar. commanding offi cer and the chief of 94th Army Air and Missile Defense to neutralize various aerial threats in Th e second AN/TPY 2 radar site staff ; the members of the NCO [non- Command on October 16, 2005 at Fort order to protect critical United States would make its home in Kyogamisaki, commissioned offi cers] corps and their Shaft er, Hawaii, under Headquarters, Pacifi c Command assets on Okinawa. Japan. Soldiers which executed this mission, United States Army Pacifi c, to provide As time passed and the 94th AAM- “I was at Fort Bragg, fi nishing my two they were the key to a fl awless reloca- air and missile defense support under DC solidifi ed its presence in the Asia years as the fi rst sergeant for HHB, 1-7 tion,” said Sgt. Maj. Kelvin Tomlinson, the Pacifi c Command. Pacifi c, it grew in size and reputation. ADA [Headquarters and Headquarters logistics sergeant major, 94th AAMDC. Th e ceremony marked the activation At the time of the activation, it was Battery, 1st Battalion, 7th Air Defense Many Soldiers, offi cers and civilians of the third Army Air and Missile De- estimated that 187 Soldiers would be Artillery Regiment], when I got a call have contributed to the success of the fense Command in the U.S. Army, two able to staff the command. Today the from Maj. Albright, who had been my 94th AAMDC over the last 10 years. in the active component and one in the 94th AAMDC has over 250 Soldiers boss when I was at the 94th AAMDC,” As the unit’s 10-year anniversary reserve component. assigned to the headquarters. described Culver. “He told me that approaches, it comes easy to hark back “Th e unit was reactivated in Hawaii “It went from going to exercises in he was going out to the Kyogamisaki to the memories of remodeling aban- as an AAMDC, as a one star headquar- Korea and Japan and people saying Communication Site to stand up this doned structures and building upon ters,” said Sanchez. “When we fi rst stood ‘94th what?’ to people coming to us new radar site and asked me if I wanted empty grass fi elds. up the entire headquarters moved into as the experts in missile defense in the to be a part of it.” “Th is is a very memorable time for Building 334 at Fort Shaft er, while the Pacifi c,” said Culver. “Now it is ‘we have “Of course I said yes,” said Culver. “It the 94th AAMDC,” said Sanchez. “Th e headquarters building was being ren- a question about BMD [ballistic missile is something that I really wanted to be Soldiers, NCOs and offi cers, both past ovated. If I remember correctly, it was defense]’ or ‘where are we going to put a part of in my career. I was there for and present, who have worked hard condemned at the time so there was a these assets?’ and the response is ‘go ask the activation of the 94th, I was there within our ranks, should be very proud lot of renovations that were needed.” 94th AAMDC.’ Th ey know who we are for Shariki and of course I wanted to be of what has been accomplished. I am. “We were relocated right across from now. Th ey know we are the experts.” there for the stand up of KCS, knowing Th ey took great care in expanding and the PX [Post Exchange] but for the fi rst Th e responsibilities of the 94th how it completes the picture for ballis- refi ning the task we began 10 years ago. six months it was assembling offi ce AAMDC commander include serving tic missile defense in the Pacifi c.” It is through the hard work and the de- furniture and fi nding out what to do,” as the Deputy Area Air Defense In preparation for the deployment termination of these Sea Dragons that said Culver. “We didn’t know what an Commander (DAADC), the Senior of the radar, the 10th Missile Defense we have been able to provide 10 years AAMDC did.” Air Defense Commander (SADC) Battery, in conjunction with their Japan of IAMD excellence in the Pacifi c while The Soldiers soon discovered and the Th eater Army Air and Missile Air Self-Defense Force partners, hosted remaining combat ready and ‘Focused that the planning aspect was only a Defense Coordinator (TAAMDC) for delegations from the Kyoto Prefecture Forward.’” 12 SAMURAI GATE OCTOBER 23, 2015

Commander, Fleet Activities Okinawa and U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa host 2015 U.S. Navy Ball By MC2 Benjamin Stevens Fleet who captivated the audience with a and Robert Purdy powerful speech that sparked a fl ame of CFAO Public Affairs Navy pride in all that attended. 10/20/2015 — Captain Michael Michel, Attendees had nothing but positive Commander Fleet Activities Okinawa comments to share on the evening’s event. and Captain Tim Weber, Commanding Rochelle H. Blount, Emergency Manage- Offi cer U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa ment Offi cer said, “I love the long-stand- were the proud hosts of the 240th U.S. ing traditions of the Navy; the whistle and Navy Birthday Ball held at the Kadena announcing of the offi cial party, the cake Rocker Club on Kadena Air Base, Friday, cutting, and yes ... the speech that usually Oct. 16. Sailors from across the island details some part of Navy history as well.” gathered to celebrate and share 240 years Command Master Chief Daniel Irwin of pride, history, culture and heritage said he enjoys the opportunity share a with family, friends, distinguished guests, little Navy heritage with his sister services sister service partners, Japan Self-Defense and bi-lateral partners. Force partners and fellow shipmates. “We look forward each year to sharing Th e fun fi lled evening introduced the our Navy Birthday with our sister services, fi nest in cuisine, spellbinding entertain- and bilateral partners.” said Irwin. “I think ment showcasing a “mentalist – mind it gives us a chance to bond with our peers (U.S. Navy photos by MC2 Benjamin Stevens) reading” performance by Brandon Por- and off er them a few tidbits of Navy lore. terfi eld, a local magician and drawings Th e uniqueness of the Navy Ball here on for door prizes throughout the evening. Okinawa gives the Navy a chance to show Amidst all the fun and fl are, core elements off some of its traditions to our sister ser- of a traditional Navy birthday were not vices and our bilateral partners.” overshadowed. Th e evening commenced Mr. Mitsuo Nishishinya, District with rendering honors during the arrival Chief of Heshikiya, Uruma City which of the offi cial party, the Bell Ceremony, hosts White Beach Naval Facility added, singing of the national anthems of Japan “As always, the Navy Ball is a stately and the United States, the traditional cake ceremonial event and I really enjoy the cutting featuring the oldest and youngest moment when the Captain announces Sailors present (believe it or not, but Skip- “Liberty Call,” because all of the sudden per Michel was not the oldest!) the Prison- the ceremony shift s into dance time.” er of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Just then, Captain Michel announced Remembrance Ceremony in honor and “liberty call, liberty call, liberty call,” recognition of our POW’s and MIA’s and shipmates loosened their collars, kicked who can forget, the guest speaker for the up their heels and fl ooded the dance evening, Rear Admiral John B. Nowell Jr., fl oor to celebrate the rest of the evening. Commander, Amphibious Force Seventh Happy Birthday U.S. Navy!

from regular physical training and NMCB 3’s Guam detachment site celebrate the guys got to learn a few things,” said Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Kerr A. Richmond. 240th birthday through physical training Even out of breath, the Seabees By Ens. Alexis G. diff erent elements of the of passing medicine balls to their and treated an upper arm wound. displayed a sense of pride as they Anderson detachment’s knowledge and partner, weighing anchor, and a Many of the events were more recited the Sailor’s Creed. Each Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 skills. Competing in teams of two, low crawl under smoke as they physically demanding including team showed exceptional respect Public Affairs they raced for time to complete would during a fi re emergency. a ladder well speed drill and sim- and attention to detail as they 10/13/2015 - CAMP COVING- the battle stations; the fi rst test was Some stations were aimed at Sea- ulated line handling by jumping folded the fl ag. TON, Guam — In celebration of to request permission to board. bee combat warfare knowledge, rope for thirty seconds. NMCB 3 currently has 13 the U.S. Navy’s 240th birthday, “I was excited to learn about three naval history questions, the A tire drag represented a life members deployed to Camp Cov- Naval Mobile Construction naval heritage, customs and tradi- phonetic alphabet and Seabee buoy in a man overboard drill ington, Naval Base Guam in sup- Battalion (NMCB) 3’s Guam de- tions that we don’t necessarily get rating badge identifi cation. where participants had to perform port of corrective maintenance. tachment held a special physical to practice oft en,” said Construc- Several of the stations were based a 30 lbs ammo can carry. Its mission is to support Navy and training evolution based on battle tion Mechanic Constructionman on expeditionary skills Seabees Th e last battle station was to joint forces throughout the U.S. stations-21, the fi nal training Apprentice Keyan A. Vanderpool. learn during the homeport training recite the Sailors Creed and prop- Pacifi c Command with construc- evolution at Recruit Training Th ere were 20 stations to cycle such as marksmanship and erly fold a fl ag, honoring the core tion projects and humanitarian command Great Lakes. complete, including loading and combat fi rst aid. Th ey also per- of Navy traditions. missions in more than 13 diff erent Twenty one stations tested unloading stores, which consisted formed a combat injury assessment “It was nice change of pace geographical locations. ^ OCTOBER 23, 2015 SAMURAI GATE 13 ROK Navy visit Seabees in Chinhae

By Petty Offi cer 1st Assistant OIC, explained the In addition to the capabilities Class Michael Gomez operating capabilities of Naval of the Seabees, Ovesen and Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 Construction Forces in support Maldonado led ROK Offi cers Public Affairs of contingency, emergency, or through Detail Chinhae’ s cur- 10/19/2015 - CHINHAE, Re- disaster recovery operations, rent project, the construction of public of Korea — Naval Mobile and the self-sustainment ability a brand new Cold Storage Ware- Construction Battalion 3’s Detail of the Seabees during missions. house on CFAC. Th e 175 square Chinhae hosted two engineer Lt. MinGyu Kim and Ensign meter warehouse will store all offi cers from the Republic of Ko- Jae Hyung Jung, both ROK Navy frozen and refrigerated goods for rea Navy, on Commander, Fleet Engineer Offi cers, toured the the dining facility and Morale, Activities, Chinhae, Republic of Detail Chinhae’ s Civil Engineer Welfare and Recreation facilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Utilitiesman 3rd Class Guadalupe Vallejo) Korea, Sept. 24-25. Support Equipment, to learn While walking through the proj- ^Seabees of NMCB 3 evenly distribute concrete for the receiving dock of the new Commander, Th e visit promoted part- about the functionality and pur- ect, the ROK Offi cers learned the Fleet Activities Chinhae (CFAC) Cold Storage Warehouse, Oct. 9. nership and learning between pose of each unit of CESE during required construction activities the U.S. and Republic of Korea specifi c construction operations. to complete the warehouse, as Seabees are and their “can do” Navy and joint forces through- Naval Construction Forces. Kim said that he was interest- well as the Detail’s Quality Con- spirit. out the U.S. Pacifi c Command During the visit, Lt. j.g. ed in working with the Seabees in trol and Safety programs. NMCB 3 is homeported in with construction projects and Clare Ovesen, Detail Chinhae the future and hoped to conduct Ensign Jung thanked the Port Hueneme, California, and humanitarian missions in more Offi cer-in-Charge, and Chief future training opportunities to Seabees and said he had a new- is currently deployed to Oki- than 13 diff erent geographical Builder Steven Maldonado, help improve construction skills. found understanding of who the nawa. Its mission is to support locations. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 Pacific Deployment 2015 builds relationships in Cebu, Philippines

(U.S. Navy photo by Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Justin Armer) ^ALAWAN, Philippines - Utilitiesman 3rd Class Jamison K. Rigley and Builder Constructionman Micah L. Parks, assigned to NMCB 3, reads stories to children of Calategas Elementary School, Oct.5.

(U.S. Navy photo by Builder 3rd Lisa Brown) ^Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3, Civic Construction Action Detail (CCAD) Cebu place a concrete slab for a new two classroom school building at Biasong High School, Cebu, Philippines, October 13. By Builder 3rd Class 3rd Class Shaqile Read opened bility with Philippine Forces Lisa Brown the ceremony with a rendition and building the relationship Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 of the Star Spangled Banner, between the two nations. Th e Public Affairs followed by Philippine National new classrooms will provide 10/14/2015 - CEBU, Philip- Anthem and performances of some relief for the overcrowded pines — Seabees, from Naval traditional Filipino songs and school located in a rural area Mobile Construction Battalion dances by the school’s children. of Cebu that was impacted by 3’s Construction Civic Ac- “It was a great opportunity Typhoon Haiyan in late 2013. tion Detail, Philippines, held for us to interact with the local Th e ceremony concluded with groundbreaking ceremony to community and for the com- leaders of the NMCB 3’s project (U.S. Navy photo by Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Justin Armer) commence construction of a munity to meet the people that crew and the distinguished ^PALAWAN, Philippines - Seabees assigned to NMCB 3 and Philippine Seabees work new, two classroom building will be building their school to guests breaking the ground, offi - together to measure form work before pouring concrete for the grade beam, Sept. 28. at Biasong High School in the learn what the Seabees do and cially beginning the construction province of Cebu, Sept. 14. see the camaraderie between the process. Th e groundbreaking Th e ceremony marked the be- two nations,” said Lt. j.g. Tyler ceremony was a communal ginning of a three month project P. Anderson, NMCB 3, CCAD bonding experience between the in conjunction with the Joint Cebu offi cer-in-charge. locals and the Seabees. U.S. Military Assistance Group Th e guest speakers, Mr. “We are excited to be working Philippines, Armed Forces Phil- Darwin Cuyos, the School’s alongside the Armed Forces (of ippines and the Department of Principal, Mr. Ace Binghay, City the) Philippines,” said Anderson. Education Philippines to build of Balamban Mayor and Cmdr. “Th ey have their own unique classrooms for the students of Lyndon Ruiz U7, CENTCOM, skill set which we can learn a lot Biasong High School. AFP, all expressed their sincere from and a great opportunity Distinguished Guests in- gratitude toward the U.S. Navy for us to teach them how we cluded, Lt. Cmdr. James Dohm, Seabees. Binghay also encour- do things while building lasting NMCB 3 Operations Offi cer, and aged the community to join the relationships along the way.” Cmdr. Lyndon Ruiz, Civil Mil- Seabees in an eff ort to make this Th e CCAD’s mission is itary Offi cer U7, Central Com- a community experience. to execute engineering civic mand, Armed Forces Philippines, As a Humanitarian Assistance assistance projects, conduct and local community leaders. project in conjunction with the skills exchanges with the host Th e day kicked off with the Armed Forces Philippines, this nation, and perform community (U.S. Navy photo by Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Zhaodong Liu) project crew and school teachers project allows the Seabees to relations events to help enhance ^YOKOSUKA, Japan - Utilitiesman 3rd Class Alberto Jusino-Terry, from Williamsburg, enjoying a traditional Filipino assist the community in need, shared capabilities and maintain Ky., and Equipment Operator 2nd Class Daniel Tan, from Orange County, Calif., demolish meal. Construction Electrician while increasing interopera- relationships. the pre-existing footing on the Briggs Bay wall, Oct. 6. 14 SAMURAI GATE OCTOBER 23, 2015

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KSO 2015: Updates/volunteers · Candles and matches Monday through Friday excluding holidays 3) Improving response time and agility. · Can opener and down days. For more information, contact 4) Sustaining safe and reliable operations. needed For more information, call Staff Sgt. Matthew Staff Sgt. Jennifer Deprinzio at 634-1288. 5) Improving energy effi ciency. There are still plenty of opportunities to McNutt at 634-4404. For more information, call the Manpower volunteer for KSO 2015. Athlete Buddies needed: CFC Overseas and Organization Offi ce at 632-9076 or email An Athlete Buddy [email protected]. is an escort for an athlete and their family. You Select Kadena NAF employees Combined Federal Campaign Overseas is a are an ambassador for the military and will be entitled to wage compensation base wide opportunity for military communities responsible for escorting your athlete and their Kadena Air Base offi cials are seeking employees to give back to those less fortunate. Donations Pre-separation counseling and family to and from events. You will ensure they who worked at the Karing Kennels facility on can be made in three different ways: five-day Transition GPS workshop receive lunch. Most importantly you will be base between 2008 and 2014. A recent Pacifi c 1. DFAS MyPay monthly allotment. 2. CFC-O giving available online at www. (Transition Assistance Program) assigned your athlete for the ENTIRE activity Air Forces audit concluded that some of these The Airman and Family Readiness Center day and cannot leave them alone under any non-appropriated funds employees could be cfcoverseas.org. 3. Pledge Card-these are available from your holds a pre-separation counseling and a circumstance. You are the primary cheerleader entitled to additional compensation for wages fi ve-day Transition Goals, Plans, and Success for your athlete. Minimum age is 15 years old. owed. For more information, contact the unit representative. This fundraising event runs through Nov. 20 (GPS) workshop (TAP) every Thursday from Athlete Buddies should wear comfortable, Kadena Human Resources Offi ce by emailing 9-11 a.m. at the Airman & Family Readiness conservative clothes. You will need to check- 18fss.fsmhhumanresourcesoffi [email protected]. for all base-wide active duty service members and Department of Defense employees. For Center. Upon completion of pre-separation in on game day at 6:30 a.m. and plan on being counseling, members will be eligible to attend there for the closing ceremony about 3 p.m. more information, contact Airman 1st Class Newcomers Orientation Oct. 28 Danielle Clemons at 630-4851. the fi ve-day Transition GPS workshop (TAP). Volunteers may use the following link to The Newcomers Orientation scheduled for Dates are: Nov. 16-20, Dec. 7-11, Jan. 25-29, sign up: http://specialolympicskadena.com/ Oct. 28 is cancelled due to the Noncombatant Feb. 22-26. Attending either event does not wordpress/events/game-day/ U.S. Postal Service delayed Entertainers needed: Evacuation Operation or NEO exercise in the mandate a member to retire or separate. For Volunteers are needed Schilling Community Center. The safety brief/ implementation of electronic more information, call the Airman and Family to serve as “costumed performers” during KSO driving exam will be held at the Kadena Offi cer’s Readiness Center at 634-3366. 2015. Spiderman, Wonder Woman, Superman customs forms Club from 8:30-10 a.m. Oct. 28. Attendees Due to a technical diffi culty with the U.S. and Batman costumes are available, although will register at the normal time (7:15 a.m.-8:30 volunteers can also wear their own costumes. Postal Service website, the Department of Capstone sessions a.m.). Upon completing/passing of the driving Defense has delayed the implementation of For more information, please contact Mai Taira exam, attendees can proceed to Gate 1 after 1 The Airman and Family Readiness Center will at 634-5148. electronic customs forms. Once the Postal be hosting capstone sessions for those who p.m. to pick up their driver’s license. For more Service updates their online customs forms the information, contact Charles Howard at 634-3366. are retiring or separating and have completed Kadena and Camp Foster DOD will announce a new suspense date for pre-separation counseling and the fi ve-day implementation of the requirement. For more Transition Assistance Program workshop you emergency numbers Airman and Family Readiness information, contact Tech. Sgt. Ashunta Taylor must complete capstone before your fi nal- Kadena Fire Emergency Services would like to Center closure at [email protected] or call 634-2155. out processing appointment with the Military remind everyone to program their cell phones The Airman and Family Readiness Center Personnel Section. Capstone is conducted at the with the emergency numbers. To report an will close at noon on Friday, Oct. 30 for staff 2015 Halloween candy drive Airman and Family Readiness Center on Fridays emergency on Kadena via cell, dial (098)-934- training. For more information, contact Claudia The Halloween Committee is requesting at 9 a.m. For more information, call the Airman 5911, and from an offi ce phone, dial 911. For Bostic at 634-3366. squadron points of contact to facilitate the and Family Readiness Center at 634-3366. Camp Foster via cell, dial (098)-911-1911, or collection of bagged candy donations for this from an offi ce phone, dial 911. Chapel contract positions year’s trick-or-treating event. Kadena will be UPCOMING EVENTS hosting approximately 200 Okinawan youth Typhoon emergency supply kit available who will be participating in the event on base. Introduction to Buddhism Seminar shopping list The Kadena Air Base Chapel is now accepting The donated candy will be used to help housing Kadena and Okinawa Soka Gakkai International bids for several contract positions. residents offset the infl ux of additional children Buddhist group is conducting a Buddhism In preparation for typhoon season, the 18th 1. Contemporary worship service early Seminar from 7-8 p.m. Oct. 26 at Chapel 3. Civil Engineer Squadron’s Readiness and for trick-or-treating. For more information or to childhood minister. become a squadron POC, please email Staff Sgt. The event is open to military, civilian and family Emergency Management Flight has released 2. Gospel worship service children’s pastor. members (all ages) to provide introductory a recommended shopping list for household Floyd DeWitt at [email protected] or Staff 3. Gospel worship service early childhood Sgt. Barry Bredell at [email protected]. level information about the Buddhist practice. emergency supply kits. The recommended minister. For more information, contact Richard Tollini supplies are as follows: 4. Traditional worship service children’s at 634-3929/090-1942-1066, or Tom Harter at · One gallon of water per person per day minister. Continuous Process 634-1776. (three days’ worth minimum) 5. Catholic children’s minister. Improvement program · Non-perishable foods such as beef jerky 6. Contemporary worship service children’s The Continuous Process Improvement program and canned goods pastor. exists to improve combat capability by: Brothers Grimm haunted trail · Flashlight with extra batteries Obtain a copy of bid documents at Chapel 1) Increasing productivity of people. The 353rd Special Operations Maintenance · Radio with extra batteries Two, Bldg. 425 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 2) Increasing critical asset availability rates. Squadron is hosting the Brothers Grimm · Personal hygiene items Continued on PAGE 15 OCTOBER 23, 2015 SAMURAI GATE 15 haunted trail from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Oct. 30-31 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES crafts, basketball, jump rope, four square and at the Kadena Habu Hill. Admission is $5.00 for Ryukyu Middle School volunteers any other activities. Volunteers are needed ages six and up; paid at the Kadena Habu Hill needed from now through June 2016. Letter and/or before the event starts. For more information, Ryukyu Middle School is looking for volunteers Certifi cate of Appreciation will be provided. call Tech. Sgt. Shannon Bowman at 634-6741. to assist with a school dance; set up/tear For more information, contact Gerard Santoro down and to serve as chaperones from 5:45- at [email protected] or Stanley Air Force Association Keystone 8:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Ryukyu Middle School. Cindrity at 634-2231. Chapter golf tournament For more information, contact Cami Heck at The Air Force Association Keystone Chapter 634-8626. Volunteers wanted is sponsoring its fi rst “Keystone Open” golf The Kokeshi Roller Dolls are looking for non- tournament. The shotgun start will be at 7 a.m. FSS Airman & Family Services skating offi cials and referees for the upcoming Oct. 30 at the Banyan Tree Golf course. All base Flight is looking for volunteers 2015-16 season on Kadena Air Base. No access participants are welcome to hit the links. The Airman and Family Services Flight is previous experience required. For more All proceeds will be going to our scholarship looking for highly motivated individuals to help information, call Gia Witmer at 080-6499-0243 fund and Okinawa’s S.T.E.M. Program. To sign during the Skoshi Warrior event Nov. 14. The to sign up, or fi ll out the form under JOIN at up or for more information, call Brian Klatt at Skoshi Warrior event is held to provide military www.kokeshirollerdolls.com. 080-9435-1888 or email [email protected] children stationed on Okinawa a fun and kid friendly look at the deployment process. For Post Office needs volunteers Cancellation dates for AF more information, email Tech. Sgt. Ray Reyes at The Kadena Base Post Offi ce needs volunteers Reserve Palace Chase & Palace [email protected] or Staff Sgt. Scott for the upcoming holiday season. Volunteers Front (Separation) Briefing Hallinan at [email protected] or call the must be 16 or older and are required to attend a There will be no palace chase and palace front Airman & Family Readiness Center at 634-3366. mini postal training. Training will be conducted (separation) briefi ng on the below dates due to every Tuesday in November, starting at 8 a.m. temporary deployments, holidays and vacation Volunteers needed for recess To sign up, email Tech. Sgt. Ashunta Taylor at time. There will also be a change in the frequency games at Amelia Earhart [email protected] or call 634-2155. of this briefi ng. It will be held on the last Tuesday Intermediate School of every month starting in January 2016. No Volunteers are needed to facilitate sports briefi ngs will be held on: November 3 and 10 and games for Amelia Earhart Intermediate / December 8, 22 and 29. For more information, School students during recess. They are contact Master Sgt. Kylie Costa at 634-5174. needed for activities such as soccer, kickball, 16 SAMURAI GATE OCTOBER 23, 2015 Kadena’s 44th, 67th Fighter Squadron weapons loading crews compete

Staff Sgt. Mike Goncalves, 44th Fighter Squadron weapons load crew chief, secures a LAU-128 missile with Senior Airman Jacob Montiel, 44th FS weapons load crew member, during a weapons loading competition on Kadena Air Base, Oct. 19. The weapons load competition is a tradition held to raise morale, give airmen motivation to outperform their peers and set a higher standard for crews to come. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman Zackary A. Henry)

^Staff Sgt. Mike Goncalves, 44th Fighter Squadron weapons load crew chief, ^Staff Sgt. Craig Harrison, 67th Fighter Squadron weapons load crew chief, inspects secures a LAU-128 missile with Senior Airman Jacob Montiel, 44th FS weapons load missile parts while Tech. Sgt. Jerrick Mandapat, 18th Maintanence Group weapons crew member, during a weapons loading competition on Kadena Air Base, Oct. 19. standardization crew, supervises to ensure the process is done correctly and safely during a weapons loading competition on Kadena Air Base, Oct. 19.