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SAMURAI GATE OCTOBER 23, 2015 Prescription Drug Abuse; Not a Victimless Crime Commentary by Staff Sgt 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 Kadena Air Base is a large 18th Security Forces Squadron assistant 5:30 and 7 p.m. and they must leave Kade- 18th Wing 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.
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