SAMURAI GATE MAY 1, 2015 Heavy Drinking: Highway to Disaster Commentary by Paul Ahlberg and Capt

New COLA Rate Survey begins May 1 The Living Pattern Survey, an important component to establish where and how goods and services By taking the time and effort to accurately complete in determining the Cost of Living Allowance for are purchased. All service members, or spouses the LPS, the DoD is able to set equitable allowance Japan, begins May 1 and continues through May 22. if they are the primary shoppers, in Okinawa are rates for Japan. For more information contact The Defense Travel Management Offi ce conducts highly encouraged to take the 30-minute survey the 18th Comptroller Squadron fi nance customer this online survey every three years and captures either at work or home, located at http://www. service at 18cpts.fi [email protected]. input from all service members and their families defensetravel.dod.mil/site/lps-japan.cfm. Joint Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team deploys to Nepal from Kadena

By Airman 1st Class Members of a U.S. Paciﬁ c Command Joint Humanitarian Assistance Zackary A. Henry Survey Team load onto a U.S. Marine Corps C-130 at Kadena 18th Wing Public Affairs Air Base, on April 29. The team is deploying to Nepal to assist 4/29/2015 — U.S. Pacifi c Command de- earthquake relief efforts. Kadena’s Airmen worked through the night to load the team’s 20-plus members and gear for the departure. ployed a Joint Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team to Nepal from Kadena Air Base early April 29 in an eff ort to assist earthquake relief eff orts. Kadena’s Airmen worked through the night to load the team’s 20-plus members and gear into a U.S. Marine Corps C-130 Hercules for the departure. Th e joint survey team will support a U.S. Agency for International Devel- opment Offi ce of Disaster Assistance Response Team in Nepal, according to PACOM offi cials. Marine Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy, commander of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Battalion, will lead the team. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Glenn Rine- heart, commander of the 36th Mobility Readiness Squadron on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, deployed as a team member. SEE NEPAL, PAGE 3

(U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Erik Anthony) Kadena’s Health and 31 RQS, PAF develop Wellness Center shuts down bilateral rescue techniques

By Senior Airman The 18th Medical Group Health Promotions Omari Bernard section has relocated to Bldg. 704 Fighter 18th Wing Public Affairs Drive on Kadena Air Base, April 27. 4/28/2015 — Th e Kadena Health and Wellness Center has closed its doors recently, as part of an Air Force-wide closure to cut costs and reorganize the way Airmen stay healthy. “HAWCs began closing Air Force-wide starting in October 2014, eliminating the one-stop- shop area along with the Exer- cise Physiologist positions and fi tness classes,” explained Kara Nesle, 18th Aerospace Medical (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rick Hurtado) Squadron health technician. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Fischman, a pararescueman with 31st Rescue Squadron, Although some services once assists victims of a plane crash as part of a notional mass casualty incident during Exercise (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard) Balikatan 2015, in Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 24. The drill was conducted alongside provided by the HAWC are rescuemen from the 505th Rescue and Search Group of the Philippine Air Force. The bilateral being taken over by other units, 422 for an exercise waiver will with a medical exemption training event provided both rescue teams with a better understanding of how each other others will no longer be required no longer be mandated for should contact their unit fi tness operates and ensures mission accomplishment should they work side-by-side in the future. by Air Force Instructions. Airmen with a medical profi le. program manager for details, Balikatan is an annual Philippines-U.S. military training exercise and humanitarian assistance For example, Air Force form Airmen who need assistance SEE SHUTS DOWN, PAGE 3 engagement, which highlights the long standing partnership between both the nations. 2 SAMURAI GATE MAY 1, 2015 Heavy drinking: Highway to disaster Commentary by Paul Ahlberg and Capt. Sheontee Frank 81st Medical Operations Squadron, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program eavy drinking is defi ned as consuming fi ve or operator was letting the beer pour freely for everyone great. Th is scenario identifi ed issues of underage more standard drinks in one sitting. It is also who wanted it without verifying the ages of the guests. drinking, contributing alcohol to minors, public Hconsidered “high risk” drinking due to the Other attendees brought hard liquor and many were intoxication, and driving under the infl uence. Most health concerns associated with drinking excessive taking shots between drinks and playing beer pong. importantly this scenario illustrates the lack of amounts of alcohol. Many stories about heavy Th e host was tired and had gotten a little too much wingmanship. drinking are glamorized, not publicized, or forgotten sun, so he went into the house to take a short nap. Here are tips for responsible party planning: altogether, so behaviors don’t change. Several guests were hungry so one the guests drove · Plan ahead. Here’s a story that illustrates the many problems to get pizzas from a nearby restaurant. Th e impaired · Have a non-drinking designated driver. and risks associated with heavy drinking. Can you driver had a friend who had not been drinking as · Limit drinking. pick them out? Have you been on the “Highway to much ride along with him. Th e driver had done this · Check identifi cation to prevent underage drinking. Disaster?” before and had never been arrested for impaired · Be a responsible host. It was a perfect day on the Mississippi coast to driving. · Provide food, activity and oversight. take a swim in the pool, so a Keesler Air Force Base A young female who had been playing beer pong · Off er water and non-alcoholic beverages. Airman decided to have a party one Sunday aft ernoon was noticeably intoxicated near the pool. One of · Leave your vehicle at home. at his house. He invited some of his buddies over to the guests asked her if she was OK, but she did not · Know your guests. join him -- the more the merrier. Some of his buddies respond, so he yelled for someone to call 911. Some · Ensure guests have a safe way home. invited a few of their friends to the gathering, which of the guests left in a hurry. Meanwhile, a neighbor · Remember 0-0-1-3. Th at means 0 underage quickly turned into a party. Th e Airman coordinated called local law enforcement due to the loud music drinking, 0 drinking and driving, 1 drink per hour, what everyone would bring, including a keg of beer, and noise. no more than 3 drinks per sitting. beer pong to play, and music to enjoy. Th ere were many mistakes made throughout the · Call a taxi or Airman Against Drunk Driving at By 5 p.m., guests arrived and the designated keg course of the aft ernoon and the consequences were your installation for a safe ride home. U.S., Japanese officials announce new defense guidelines

By Jim Garamone Japan will be able to defend Th e guidelines also seek to A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member guides a Defense Media Activity other countries that may come improve coordination between Cobra anti-tank helicopter onto a forward aircraft refueling 4/27/2015 - NEW YORK — under attack. “Th is is the exer- the U.S. and Japan. point at Yakima Training Center, Wash., Sept. 4, 2014. Th e new U.S.-Japan defense cise of collective self-defense,” “We will be establishing a guidelines will fundamentally the offi cial said. standing alliance coordination change the way Japan and the Th e new guidelines allow for mechanism, which will operate United States cooperate on de- increased regional and global from the cabinet level down fense matters, a senior defense cooperation in the U.S.-Japanese and will include representatives offi cial said recently. alliance. Th is will be most no- from the foreign and defense Th e offi cial spoke on back- ticeable in peacekeeping oper- ministries, as well as from ground in advance of today’s ations, humanitarian assistance the militaries,” the offi cial ex- release, calling the guidelines “a and disaster relief, international plained. “Th is new coordinating big deal” for both countries. Th e intelligence, surveillance and body will help us cooperate guidelines are the foundation reconnaissance operations, together more seamlessly and on which the United States and missile defense and a variety of more eff ectively as allies.” Japan base their cooperation as other areas, the offi cial noted. allies. Th ere will also be an increase Improved Regional “It’s a big deal because the in U.S.-Japan alliance coopera- Operations Ability (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cody Quinn) region has changed since we last tion in new domains like cyber Th e body can also include revised the guidelines in 1997,” and space, the offi cial said, add- members from other agencies ordinate and share information aimed at the immediate defense the offi cial said. “It’s a big deal ing that this means increased and departments as the need more closely in missile defense, of Japan. Th ese were amended because [as] Japanese capabilities cooperation in space situational arises, the offi cial noted. and Japan will be able to shoot in 1997 and that expanded have increased, Japan’s ability to awareness, bolstering the Th e new guidelines mean down missiles headed for U.S. U.S.-Japanese ability to coop- contribute to regional peace and resiliency of space systems and Japan can now defend U.S. ships territory, the offi cial said. erate regionally into situations stability has increased.” cooperative early warning. engaged in missile defense activ- It’s a real change and im- and areas surrounding Japan. Th e new guidelines come on In cyber, the two countries ities in the vicinity of Japan, he provement in the ability of the “Th ese guidelines eliminate the heels of Japan’s reinterpreta- will share more information on said. Japan can also respond to alliance to operate together, the geographic restrictions on tion of their constitution in July threats and vulnerabilities. “You attacks on third countries if they not only in defense of Japan, U.S. and Japan cooperation so 2014. will see us working together to are in close association with Ja- but throughout the region and we’ll be able to do globally what assure the resiliency of critical pan and if those attacks directly globally, he said. we’ve been able to do in Japan Collective Self-Defense infrastructure in defense and aff ect Japanese security. Japan Th e fi rst set of defense guide- and regionally as well,” the de- Under the reinterpretation, elsewhere,” he said. and the United States will co- lines was issued in 1978 and was fense offi cial said.

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By 18th Wing Public Affairs Th e Air Force had already sent 4/29/2015 — Pest Management will be conducting two C-17 Globemaster III aircraft Mosquito fogging throughout base housing from from the United States to support May-September. Fogging will only be conducted relief operations. when threshold levels indicate the need for treatment Th e fi rst C-17 delivered 70 per- in the aff ected area. Th e threshold levels are the sonnel, including a USAID Disaster (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Erik Anthony) numerical value for the population of mosquitos Assistance Response Team, the Âir Force and Marine Corps personnel load gear for a U.S. Pacifi c Command Joint Humanitarian surveyed in any given area. High levels indicate the Fairfax County Urban Search and Assistance Survey Team onto a U.S. Marine Corps C-130 at Kadena Air Base, on April 29. need for treatment. To reduce the risk of exposure, Rescue Team, and 45 square tons of “Whenever and wherever our Air sentiments. treatments will only be conducted between to Mon- cargo, to assist relief operations. Th e Force is needed, Airmen are ready to “With humanitarian relief opera- day-Friday, between the hours of 10 p.m. - 3 a.m. second C-17 carried approximately answer the call,” said Secretary of the tions, there is always a tremendous Th e purpose of mosquito fogging is to reduce 50 passengers, including a Los An- Air Force Deborah Lee James. “Our spirit of cooperation and support,” the nuisance of biting and to preclude the spread of geles-based urban search and rescue Airmen are proud to deliver critical Welsh said. “Th e Air Force is able mosquito-borne disease. Some of the world’s most team, working dogs and additional humanitarian relief and comfort to to use its global reach and partner dreaded diseases are known to be carried and trans- relief supplies. others during a time of need.” with other agencies to deliver timely mitted by mosquitoes such as malaria, yellow fever, Air Force senior leaders have Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. assistance. Our Airmen continue to and dengue-hemorrhagic fever. lauded the initial eff orts. Mark A. Welsh III echoed those make me proud.” Th e fogger or ultra-low volume (ULV) sprayer releases very tiny droplets that stay in the air and SHUTS DOWN FROM PAGE 1 kill fl ying mosquitoes that may carry public health diseases. Th e mosquito ULV applications only use and make an appointment section is available to all ogy Training Flight build- fi tness, and nutrition in- small amounts of the pesticide active ingredients, to see their primary care status of armed forces ing, on Fisher Avenue formation can be found on usually less than a half a cup for an area the size of manager. personnel and their de- between the Aero Club HPRC-online.org, which a football fi eld. Finally the chemical used, Kontrol Programs such as tobac- pendents ages 18 and up. and Fire Station 1. To get is a co-sponsored Depart- 4-4 label states it is pet and children safe when used co cessation and nutrition “Th e plan is to have this there from Gate 1, follow ment of Defense Website. properly. Kontrol is a contact spray treatment and has education, previously information-healthy cul- Douglas Boulevard, pass Th e Fitness Improvement no residual eff ects. provided by the HAWC, ture embedded into the Schreiber Avenue, and Program On-line, former- When Spraying is being conducted you should not: have been continued by base environment,” Nesle take the next left onto ly known as BE WELL, is • Walk into the fogger mist the 18th Medical Group said. “Health promotions Fisher Avenue; Bldg. 754 available on the Advanced • Internally inhale fog by remain outdoors while Health Promotions sec- will be working with is the fi rst large building Distributed Learning applications are be conducted tion. Health Promotions diff erent base agencies to on the right. Service for members who You should: also off ers diabetes, hy- make the healthier choice For those wanting more receive an unsatisfactory • Cover small pools when not in use (reduces mos- pertension, healthy heart the easier choice on base.” information on meal plan- score on their fi tness test. quitos breeding in water and chemicals coming in classes and a fi ve week Th e Health Promotions ning, weight management, For any questions or contact with water) weight-loss program called section has relocated to and recipe modifi cation, to sign up for classes, call • If exposed rise exposed skin with water Better Body, Better Life. Bldg. 754, the Aerospace visit www.USAFLivingFit. Health Promotions at If you have any questions please contact Pest Man- Th e Health Promotions and Operational Physiol- com. Dietary supplement, 634-3332. agement at 634-0882. 4 SAMURAI GATE MAY 1, 2015 Kadena hosts KSO golf tournament By Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais 18th Wing Public Affairs 4/30/2015 — More than 160 local nationals came on base to participate in a golf tournament fundraiser in support of the Kadena Special Olympics April 29. Th e annual golf tournament has been hosted for 16 years and is the fi rst event of the year held in connection with KSO. Th e base extended an open invitation to the island’s local residents to participate in a round of golf at the Banyan Tree golf course. All funds raised during the event will help cover the various costs associated with transporting special needs athletes and their families as well as hosting the games themselves. Master Sgt. Fernando Ruiz, KSO golf tournament volunteer coordinator, said the event serves a dual purpose; allowing the base population to strength- en its relationship with the local (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais) Tetuo Sunagawa, an Urasoe City resident, hits a golf ball toward community while raising aware- ^Brig. Gen. Barry R. Cornish, 18th Wing commander, welcomes participants to the Kadena Special Olympics golf a prize hole during the Kadena Special Olympics golf tournament ness for KSO in November. tournament fundraiser on Kadena Air Base, April 29. More than 160 local nationals came on base to participate in the golf fundraiser on Kadena Air Base, April 29. “Th e games help build a tournament, which is held annually to raise awareness and money for KSO in November. bridge between the military and local populations,” said ulation’s positive, supportive volunteers from around the Ruiz said the golf tournament Kadena and bring joy to every- Makiko Miyara, KSO liaison attitude toward special needs base were on hand during the was a smash success due to one involved. I would say KSO between the Okinawa Prefec- athletes leaves a positive impres- tournament to give them the the enthusiasm of everyone is Kadena’s most important tural Government and the local sion not only on the athletes, red carpet treatment. Th e vol- involved. mission.” and military populations. “A lot but on the athletes’ friends and unteers helped carry golf bags, “Th is was the easiest event Th is year’s games are sched- of the athletes feel like they are families as well, facilitating an hand out prizes to participants I’ve ever helped put together,” uled to take place Nov. 7 at the diff erent, but the positivity they emotional connection between who were able to make their ball Ruiz said. “It was eff ortless be- Risner Sports Complex. feel during KSO allows them to the two communities. land on the green in one stroke cause everyone’s heart was in it. For more information, visit be themselves.” In addition to the partic- and otherwise make sure their When the athletes come on base www.kadenaspecialolympics. Miyara said the military pop- ipants, thirteen American needs were met. each November they electrify com. MAY 1, 2015 SAMURAI GATE 5 Appliance Local Civil Aviation Bureau observed Maintenance Kadena’s fire emergency system Hours of Operation: Mon- Fri 0720-1600 What appliances do we service? • Washer • Stove/Oven • Dryer • Refrigerator • Dishwasher

Appliance Care Tips Washer Do not overload washing tub Only use directed amount of soap for each load Promptly remove clothes when wash cycle is completed to prevent molding Clean residue from top of washing tub and/or agitator once a month Use the correct detergent If you have a washer without an agitator (ﬂ at bottom) “HE” detergent is recommended Dryer Clean and remove lint from lint trap after each use Check outside dryer vent monthly to ensure it is clean Stove/Oven Turn off burners or oven when not in use Clean spilled foods or chemicals from burners and heating elements

If your stove top is fi tted with safety elements (fl at disk (U.S. Air Force photos by Naoto Anazawa) instead of coils) and you are having a hard time boiling or ^Members from Civil Aviation Bureau, cooking water or food the bottom of your pot is probably Naha Airport, get inside of an Oshkosh warped. Check the bottom of your pot with a straight edge striker to take photos during their visit on like a ruler to see if it is uneven. Kadena Air Base, April 29. Eight crews Refrigerator Clean shelves, drawers inside walls and base at least once a from Civil Aviation Bureau, Naha Airport, month visited Kadena to observe how Kadena educates fi refi ghters annually and what Make sure refrigerator dooes close and seal after each use type of equipment they use for emergency Dishwasher Regularly clear and clean our excess food particles from response. dishwasher Rinse excess food particles off dishes before loading into Ryosaku Higa, 18th Civil Engineer ^ dishwasher Squadron fi refi ghter explains how to use a gas detector during their visit on Housing Maintenance Appliance Call hours of operation for submitting work orders: 0720- Kadena Air Base, April 29. Eight members 1600 Monday-Friday, 634-4663 (HOME), option 4. from Civil Aviation Bureau, Naha Airport, Between the hours of 1600-0720 please contact housing maintenance 634-4663 received a brief of Kadena’s fi re emergency (HOME), option 5 or 6 depending on time called for temporary loaner refrigerators only. service capabilities and learned about Please contact the appliance shop during normal business hours for all other appliances. aircraft fi refi ghting techniques. Mission6 SAMURAI Focused GATE ExerciseMAY 1, 2015

Senior Airman Tim Shea and Senior Airman Brian Willford, 67th Fighter Squadron avionics technicians, perform ﬂ ight control checks on an F-15 Eagle during Exercise Beverly High 15-2 on Kadena Air Base, April 20. Exercise BH 15-2 is a local mission focused exercise to prepare the Airmen of the 18th Wing to deploy and react during contingency operations.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

Airmen with the 67th Fighter Squadron take shelter in a simulated bunker on the fl ight line during Exercise Beverly High 15-2 at (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard) Kadena Air Base, April 20. The exercise Âirmen with the 18th Medical Group secure a simulated casualty of an active shooter scenario onto the rack of a tested the 18th Wings ability to deploy and medical transport bus during Exercise Beverly High 15-2 on Kadena Air Base, April 22. Exercise BH 15-2 allows Airmen react during contingency operations. to train and make mistakes in a low-risk environment in which they can become more confi dent in their ability to perform (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard) under pressure. MAY 1, 2015 SAMURAI GATE 7

(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Morris) ^Airmen from the 18th Mission Support Group process through a contamination control area during Exercise Beverly High 15-2 on Kadena Air Base, April 22. A CCA consists of a hot zone, which is set up on the border of a contaminated area, a warm zone where Airmen are being decontaminated, and a cold zone which is a decontaminated area.

Firefi ghters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron safely exit a KC-135 Stratotanker by ladder following the completion (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais) of a simulated on-board fi re scenario on Kadena Air Base, Âirman Jack Spadaro, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion specialist, is helped to his feet April 21. The simulated fi re was executed in support of the by two 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fi refi ghters following a simulated vehicle accident on Kadena Air Base, April 21. base’s mission focused exercise, and was designed to test Spadaro, along with other Airmen from units around the base, pretended to be a victim of a chemical transportation the fi refi ghters’ response time and knowledge of procedures. vehicle accident in order to test fi rst responders’ reaction time and knowledge of self-aid buddy care procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais)

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais) (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais) (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais) ^Staff Sgt. Devin Davis, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fi re captain, prepares Âirmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Group work as a team to determine Âirman Antonio Osborne, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons to respond to a controlled fi re following a simulated aircraft crash on Kadena the best course of action for handling simulated unexploded ordnance during armament technician, pretends to be injured while waiting to be transported to Air Base, April 20. The simulated aircraft crash was one of the fi rst events in the an explosive ordnance disposal exercise on Kadena Air Base, April 20. The a medical facility on Kadena Air Base, April 21. Osborne and other Airmen from 18th Wing’s mission-focused exercise and was designed to test the fi re fi ghters’ EOD exercise was held in support of April’s mission-focused exercise, which around the base donned stage makeup and pretended to be injured in order to response time and knowledge of procedures. tests the ability of Airmen around the base to perform their primary duties in a test the readiness of the 18th Wing’s fi rst responders. simulated wartime environment while simultaneously testing their knowledge of emergency procedures such as self-aid buddy care and EOD identifi cation. 8 SAMURAI GATE MAY 1, 2015 Air Force family adapts through deployments, PCS moves

By Air Force Staff Sgt. to help Liezl and Devin. she said it was not the same Sheila deVera “When his dad left , I noticed without him, but their family JBER Public Affairs that he started having a temper tried to make it work. 4/23/2015 - JOINT BASE EL- and not wanting to do anything,” Now, their children are older MENDORF-RICHARDSON, Liezl said. “I was just glad my and have a better understanding Alaska – Th ere are roughly 1.9 in-laws were there to help me of the military and their father’s million U.S. military children out with Devin and Malia.” frequent absences, they are bet- worldwide who face unique It was not long aft er Malia was ter able to handle the stress and challenges while their parents born that Tony came back and support each other, Liezl said. work to keep the mission going. Devin started to help out more “It doesn’t bother me now, Some were born into the mil- around the house and taking the because I got used to him leav- itary; some had to adapt to the time to play with his sister. ing,” Devin said. “[When he is life. Th ey all silently live with “Devin’s personality turned gone] we try to communicate their parents’ decision to serve. around when he knew his dad with him as much as we can Th e Andres family faces the was home,” Liezl added. “Th ere through Skype.” same challenges as any other was a time when Devin would Th e Andres children said they military family has dealt with - not leave his father’s side. If he adjust easily when their father is constant moves, temporary duty didn’t see Tony, he would look out the door and normally fall (TDY), training or other aspects for him around the house.” into a routine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sheila deVera) ^ of military life that might mean In 2005, they welcomed their “I consider myself the ‘fake Master Sgt. Tony Andres playfully interacts with his wife, Liezl while their children (clockwise) Devin, 16 and Malia 12, laugh at them, and Keoni, 8, does his homework at their their parent isn’t always present third child, Keoni, before Tony’s dad’,” Devin added. “When he home in Anchorage. Despite multiple moves, deployments and temporary duty locations, the in theirs. fi rst deployment to Afghani- leaves, I make sure that my family tries to keep a balance of a normal life. There are approximately 1.9 million U.S. military Devin, now 16, was 3 years stan. Tony’s parents returned to brother and sister do their children worldwide who face unique challenges related to military life and culture. old when his father decided to Kadena to help Liezl with their homework. Once in a while, join the military to provide a grandchildren. I try to cook for them because Th ey are not only used to went through it with his parents. better future for them. He said “When Tony deployed, Devin mom can get a little stressed out their dad leaving, but they are “Believe it or not, I used to he doesn’t remember much at started to isolate himself and when he is gone.” used to leaving themselves. Th e write letters to my friends in that age and isn’t bothered by refused to play outside with his As the children bantered Andres family has moved four Hawaii and Japan,” Tony said the military lifestyle. friends. He just wanted to be back and forth, Malia and Keoni times thus far. while looking at his children. As the eldest child of Liezl and in his room, not wanting to be agreed Devin’s cooking is not as “I miss trying out diff erent “Th ere was no social media Master Sgt. Tony Andres, 773d bothered,” Liezl said. good as their dad’s. food,” Keoni said. or webcam chat back then, so Civil Engineer Squadron section “Malia was just an emotional “My dad makes good steak,” Th e children all agree they I wrote letters. It might have chief of requirements and opti- wreck. Every time she remem- Keoni, age 8, said. enjoy traveling, but hate saying taken a while, but it allowed me mization, the parents explained bered her dad, she would ask Malia said she misses seeing good bye to their friends. to convey the message with my to Devin that his father would where he was and would start her dad’s shiny bald head around “Sometimes it’s hard, because own personal touch.” be gone for a while as he was crying because he was not home. the house when he is gone. when you move, you’re the new Regardless if it was Tony or gearing up for his fi rst TDY. Keoni was just a baby, so he nev- “Sometimes, I envy kids who kid on the block,” Keoni said. his family enduring another Liezl was pregnant with their er went through that phase.” don’t have to say good bye to Tony, who was also a military move or deployments, one thing second child, Malia, when Tony Th ough Liezl tried to get the their dad all the time,” Devin child, said moving is never easy. they will always have is each left . Dealing with Devin and a children involved in base events, said. “Even though he tries to be However, the communication other, even if it has to be long pending birth, Tony’s parents deployed spouses dinners or a there as much as he can, I miss and transitioning to a new loca- distance. Th ey each play a part went to Kadena Air Base, Japan, family night at Tony’s squadron, that constant father fi gure.” tion is a lot better than when he in serving their country. MAY 1, 2015 SAMURAI GATE 9 10 SAMURAI GATE MAY 1, 2015 AF begins testing phase for women in combat roles

By Secretary of the Air Deborah Lee James. 200 male and female volunteers based on mission require- “Th e science behind these Force Public Affairs Th e Air Force has conducted will be recruited for the testing. ments. Th e eff ort is built upon standards will inform and fur- Command Information focus groups, assessments, and Local Airmen from the Lackland science and experience, to ther refi ne the measures used to 4/21/2015 - WASHINGTON – operational observations as part area who are interested in ensure we continue to maintain fi nd the right people for these In April 2015, the Air Force will of the review and implementa- participating will be the fi rst our readiness and preserve the career fi elds. Th is validation begin conducting the physical tion plan directed by Secretary selected to participate. quality and capability of our All will help ensure our Air Force evaluations required to explore of Defense Chuck Hagel in June “Th is eff ort marks the most Volunteer Force.” remains ready and capable, as opening the last six career fi elds 2013. Th e thorough review re- stringent process yet by which “Th is process is about scien- our battlefi eld Airmen employs currently closed to women. quired to meet the directive by we are developing occupation- tifi cally measuring operational in combat,” Tuck said. When the law prohibiting Hagel, allowed the Air Force to ally specifi c physical standards, requirements with a focus on Th e secretary of Defense is women in ground combat roles review standards for all Airmen scientifi cally measured against training and standards which expected to announce fi nal de- was rescinded, 99 percent of in the career fi elds previously operational requirements to correlate to the demands cisions regarding integration of the positions within the Air restricted to women. match mission needs,” Kelly of combat,” said Brig. Gen. currently closed career fi elds/ Force were already inclusive “Th e Air Force is using a said. “All the services and Unit- Giovanni K. Tuck, director of positions, as well as, any excep- of women. Th e current study scientifi c approach to directly ed States Special Operations operations. “We owe it to our tions to policy on or about Jan- is working to open the last 1 tie and validate standards to Command are working with Airmen we send downrange to uary 1, 2016. Th e assignment of percent, which amounts to a mission requirements,” said various scientifi c and research make sure they’ve got the best women into newly integrated little more than 4,300 special Brig. Gen. Brian Kelly, director agencies to review occupational training and equipment to be positions and occupations will operations positions. of Military Force Management standards to ensure they are successful, no matter where follow each service’s natural “Ultimately, the initiative to Policy. “Th is testing and evalua- specifi c and current, opera- they serve.” timeline for recruitment, acces- eliminate any remaining gen- tion phase will develop the fi nal tionally relevant and are gender Aft er the Air Force reviews sion and training. der-based assignment restric- physical test components that neutral.” and validates the scientifi cally Further information for tions will improve our readi- best predict operational success “Th is is not about raising or based standards, James will co- Lackland-area Airmen inter- ness and the Air Force’s ability for these specifi c career fi elds.” lowering occupational stan- ordinate her recommendation ested in participating in the to recruit and retain the most Th e testing is slated to take dards,” said Kelly. “Th e key is on currently closed career fi elds physical studies will be released eff ective and qualifi ed force,” place at Joint Base San Antonio- to ensure we have set the right and positions with SOCOM from Air Force Education and said Secretary of the Air Force Lackland, Texas. Approximately standards for the occupation and the other services. Training Command. Air Force releases new integrated priority list By Roger Gragg grams, Bondurant said. activity managers earlier and more ac- CTO, is used in conjunction with the AFCEC Public Affairs “Th e comprehensive IPL unites indi- tively in the process. Activity managers IPL and makes the list executable based 4/23/2015 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTO- vidual lists and provides transparency in are responsible for a subset of Air Force on the proposed budget. Th e CTO is NIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Th e Air Force the process of how Air Force projects are infrastructure. a mechanism developed by AFCEC, released its second comprehensive two- funded. It gives Air Force senior leaders “Th rough asset visibility, the activity the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force year integrated priority list this month. visibility of budget and funding across managers have the expertise to more for Acquisition, and the Air Force Fi- Th e integrated priority list, or IPL, stra- the entire portfolio,” said Joe Sciabica, readily identify where we should be nancial Management and Comptroller tegically orders requirements for facility AFCEC director. “With the IPL, we have investing our money,” said Paul Hughes, to issue the authority to advertise for sustainment, restoration, modernization, moved the asset management approach a member of the IPL development team. needed projects with the intent to enable environmental, energy, dormitory and from theory into practical application.” “Th e model creates an initial list, but the smoother contract execution and higher demolition projects across the Air Force. Th e IPL plans for fi scal years 2016 and activity managers can go through it and quality work at a lower cost. Th e Air Force Civil Engineer Center 2017 as a one-year execution tool for the tell us if it includes what we really need “Th e IPL is a prioritized list, but the builds the IPL based on requirements fi rst year, while including development as an Air Force and an enterprise, thus authority to advertise and the CTO are developed in the fi eld. Th e list refl ects an and design funds for the following year. re-introducing that human element.” what allow the work to get done,” Bondu- approach known as asset management Th ough the initial release of last year’s Hughes cited the instance of a demo- rant said. “Since the list forecasts funding and uses an objective scoring model to IPL received positive feedback from lition project at Spangdahlem Air Base requirements two fi scal years in advance, assess risk to Airmen and risk to mis- senior leaders and MAJCOMs, AFCEC in Germany that was not ranking well it gives private industry contractors sion, as well as incorporating cost-saving team members knew they needed to within the model. Having the activity ample time to prepare their strategy and investments, to rank-order how the Air refi ne the process to improve the list. managers with real-world information plans, which should result in cost savings Force invests funds. “Th e feedback we received from our and understanding of the impact this to the government.” “Th e IPL is truly the end result of the customers at the major commands was project would have on other programs, Bondurant said the process used to de- hard work of the installation and (major that, while they loved the transparency such as the European Infrastructure velop the comprehensive IPL is key, since command) commanders developing of the process, the August release was too Consolidation, allowed them to recom- it is a transparent and objective risk-based requirements we integrate to assist with late,” Bondurant said. “Th ey need more mend elevating its priority, he said. model that provides a level playing fi eld future investments,” said Lt. Col. Chad time for planning and developing exe- Subsets with activity manager input for all projects to compete for funding. Bondurant, AFCEC Comprehensive cution strategies, so we started working comprised more than $400 million, or “Air Force leaders now have a visibility Program Development Branch chief. right aft er the release of the initial list to one-third, of the entire list. they have never had before, because they Before the release of the August 2014 get this one out six months prior to the “As asset visibility becomes more of can see the direct, short-term impacts of IPL, each centralized program followed next fi scal year.” a concrete reality, we envision activity budgeting decisions and strategic shift s,” its own scoring model, resulting in six In addition to revising the timeline managers actually guiding the process of Sciabica said. “We can see how decisions separate lists and the inability to clearly of the release, the team also refi ned creating the IPL,” Hughes said. aff ect execution and the broader Air prioritize requirements across all pro- the process by incorporating Air Force Th e Construction Tasking Order, or Force mission.” MAY 1, 2015 SAMURAI GATE 11

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Hawaiian Raptors Squadron pavements and construction units for RED FLAG-Alaska equipment craft sman, repairs a crater launch for joint training during airfi eld damage repair training at the Pacifi c Air Forces’ Silver Flag site on Northwest Field, April 21. Airmen throughout PACAF participate in Silver Flag to exercise various expeditionary skills including ADR, where engineers provide a rapid, semi-permanent repair during combat operations to allow airfi eld operations to resume quickly. Green is assigned (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich) to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICK- AM, Hawaii — A pilot from the Hawaiian Earth Day beach Raptors prepares the F-22 Raptor for cleanup unites local, engine start on Joint Base Pearl Har- (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miguel Lara III) bor-Hickam, April 20. Th e F-22 Raptor’s base communities EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron waits to combination of stealth, supercruise, taxi for take-off during Distant Frontier at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 28. Aggressor pilots are trained to act maneuverability, and integrated avionics, as opposing forces in RED FLAG-Alaska to prepare U.S. and allied forces for real-world aerial combat. coupled with improved supportability, represents an exponential leap in warfi ght- JASDF communication Fire, emergency ing capabilities. Th e Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions al- students visit Yokota services wins Air Force- lowing full realization of operational con- level award cepts vital to the 21st century Air Force. PACAF Airmen roll out, exercise airfield damage repair techniques

(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin) ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam — Senior Airman Stephanie Eck, 736th (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Desiree Economides) Security Forces Squadron, looks for trash YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — Staff (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton) to pick up along Scout Beach during an Sgt. Zachary Aguiar, center, 374th OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea Earth Day beach cleanup April 18, at Communications Squadron cable and — Two fi refi ghters from Osan Air Base, Andersen Air Force Base. Th e event was antenna systems supervisor, briefs Japan battle a pit fi re April 22, at the U.S. Army held in commemoration of Earth Day, an Air Self-Defense Force communications Garrison Humphreys’, ROK. Th e training, (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melissa B. White) annual day where events worldwide are offi cer students at Yokota Air Base, April hosted by fi refi ghters from Humphreys’ NORTHWEST FIELD, Guam — Staff held to demonstrate support for environ- 24. Th e JASDF students are from the 4th assisted the Osan fi refi ghters with annual Sgt. Bruce Green, 773rd Civil Engineer mental protection. Technical School, Kumagaya Air Base. training requirements. MAY 1, 2015 SAMURAI GATE 13

Ichariba-chode: Army, Yomitan leaders celebrate friendship By Rick Rzepka community, but for Yomitan U.S. Army Garrison - Okinawa Village to get together and cel- 4/28/2015 - TORII STATION ebrate our friendship on Earth – Legend has it that a wily and Day,” said Garrison Command- sometimes mischievous pixie er, Col. Eric A. Martinez. “Torii with bright red hair and a knack Station was fi rst established as for practical jokes lives atop Sobe Communication Station the serpentine branches of the and so we trace our friendship Banyan trees, or Gajyumaru, of with Yomitan Village as far back Okinawa. as 1950 … and so that shows Th ese mythical creatures, how strong our relationship has called Kijimuna, now have a been,” he said. new home at Torii Station, as Th at time-tested relationship U.S. Army Garrison - Okinawa has continued to fl ourish, held a Friendship Tree Planting said Martinez, who noted that Ceremony April 24 at Torii more than 2,000 Soldiers and Beach to commemorate the U.S. civilians reside in the village, Army’s long-lasting friendship which is renowned for its with the people of Yomitan chrysanthemums, sugarcane, Village. pottery and glass. Several community leaders, “As a symbol of our rela- including Mayor Denjitsu tionship with Yomitan Village, Ishimine and ward chiefs from what we’d like to do today is Sobe, Oki, Toguchi and Osoe, dedicate this beautiful Banyan were on hand to help plant tree to our friendship … the Honored guests from Yomitan Village help plant a Banyan tree along with leaders from the fully-grown tree, which friendship between the Army the U.S. Army April 24 at Torii Beach. The tree symbolizes the deep roots and strong symbolizes more than half a and Yomitan Village that will connection between the Army and its Okinawan neighbors, according to ofﬁ cials. century of partnership and continue for many, many years,” (U.S. Army photo by Rick Rzepka) mutual understanding between said Martinez. translates to “Once we meet, we said honored guest and Mayor which are like the ties between the Army and its neighbors. Beneath the tree sits a plaque become brothers and sisters.” of Yomitan Village, Denjitsu Yomitan Village and Torii “It’s really great to see this inscribed with the Okinawan “Th e Banyan Tree is a very Ishimine. “Its branches spread Station,” he said. “I look forward turnout, not only for the Army proverb: Ichariba-chode, which symbolic tree for Okinawans,” wide and its roots are deep, to working together as always.” 14 SAMURAI GATE MAY 1, 2015 Torii Station goes green for Earth Day By Rick Rzepka major pieces of environmental U.S. Army Garrison - Okinawa legislation: the Clean Air Act 4/28/2015 - TORII STATION – and Clean Water Act. Dozens of Soldiers and civilians Earth Day is a world-wide gathered at Torii Beach April 24 event which hundreds of to celebrate Earth Day by pitch- millions of people in close to ing in to clean up post while 180 countries celebrate each getting in some exercise and en- April 22. It represents a U.S. and joying the Okinawan sunshine. international commitment to (U.S. Army photos by Rick Rzepka) Earth Day is an international environmental security. ^ Janine Dorsey, Relocation event raising awareness for the In a report released Oct. 13, Readiness Program Manager environment. Currently, the U.S. 2014 entitled “2014 Climate at U.S. Army Garrison – Okina- Army is the steward of approxi- Change Adaption Roadmap,” wa, participates in Japanese Radio Exercises during an mately 13.6 million acres of land the Pentagon lays out a strategic Earth Day Clean Up event at across the globe and continues to blueprint to address the “threat Torii Station April 24. work aggressively to fi nd inno- multiplier” of climate change, vative ways to prevent pollution saying it may “exacerbate” the and restore the environment, challenges the U.S. faces today, according to Army offi cials. including “infectious diseases “U.S. Army Garrison Okina- and terrorism.” wa is committed to environmen- According to a Colloquium tal stewardship in all actions, Brief published by the Strategic and operations. Environmental Studies Institute, U.S. Army stewardship supports military War College about the national readiness and quality of life and security implications of global Security Specialists at U.S. is a part of everything a Soldier climate change, “Th reats to na- Army^ Garrison – Okinawa, does; thus, every day is Earth tional survival stemming from participate in an Earth Day Clean Day to the Garrison,” said Phys- catastrophic change must be Up event at Torii Beach April 24. ical Scientist Emil Dacayanan, anticipated, evaluated, and neu- Directorate of Public Works. tralized to the greatest degree entrusted to military care and “Th e Army is committed to is committed to environmental First celebrated April 22, possible.” provides an opportunity to saving energy, reducing solid excellence through stewardship, 1970, Earth Day is the largest Army Earth Day exemplifi es focus attention on its environ- waste, and generating funds vigilance, and partnership grassroots movement in U.S. the Army’s commitment to mental program, according to through aggressive pollution with the community,” said Da- history and also led to the fi rst protect the public resources USAG - Okinawa offi cials. prevention eff orts. Th e Army cayanan. MAY 1, 2015 SAMURAI GATE Boy Scouts starts tradition to honor WWII generals15

By Sgt. 1st Class Manuel Torres-Cortes 10th Regional Support Group, Public Affairs Offi ce 4/27/2015 - TORII STATION — A letter written more than 50 years ago, inspired a young Boy Scout to visit a memorial in 2007, sadden by the condition of the memorial; he would later create an annual tradition nine years in the making. U.S. Army Soldiers and (DoD photo) civilians from U.S. Army Gar- ^This is the last photograph taken of Lt. Gen. Simon B. Buckner, Jr., USA, rison-Okinawa, 10th Support right, just before he was killed on 18 June, observing the 8th Marines in action on Group (Regional), with the Okinawa for the fi rst time since the regiment entered the lines in the drive to the Better Opportunities for Single south. Note the rock and coral outcropping to his left. The shell that exploded hit Soldiers (BOSS) program, that outcropping, dispersing fragments into the general, killing him within a few joined eff orts with the Single minutes. The other two staff offi cers were not seriously hurt. Marine Program, American and Japanese Boy Scouts and Japanese citizens to help clean up the Lt. Gen. Simon B. Buck- ner, Jr. memorial site 18 April, located in Itoman City. “It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit these historic sites,” said Pfc. Patrick Day, sat- ellite network controller, 53rd Signal Battalion. “I wanted to do everything I can while I’m here in Okinawa, and volunteering to honor our own heroes here in Japan is a unique opportunity.” Th e opportunity was created by Takeshi Kinjo, an Eagle Scout with Troop 101 of the Greater Okinawa District of the Boy Scouts of America, aft er reading U.S. Army Soldiers and civilians from U.S. Army Garrison Japan, Torii Station, a letter that was written by U.S. 10th Support Group (Regional), with the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Army Lt. Gen. Simon B. Buck- (BOSS) program, joined efforts with the Single Marine Program, American and (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Manuel Torres-Cortes) ner, commander of the 10th Japanese Boy Scouts and Japanese citizens to help clean up the Lt. Gen. ^Sgt. James E. Turner, intelligence analyst, 10th Suuport Group (Regional), Army, who was killed in action Simon B. Buckner, Jr. memorial site 18 April, located in Itoman City. U.S. Army Okinawa BOSS President, plants a tree at Lt. Gen. Simon B. Buckner, by an artillery round while (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Manuel Torres-Cortes) Jr. memorial site 18 April, located in Itoman City. standing between two boulders watching the fi rst combat Ushijima refused to give up and people.” 19, 1945, and U.S. Army Col. honored,” said Akira Oshiro, operations of the 8th Marine instead took his own life. More than 100 volunteers Edwin T. May, 383rd Infantry administrator, Okinawa Peace Regiment, June 18, 1945. “It’s about getting everyone worked together in a common Regiment, killed in action on Memorials. “We come together Th e letter was addressed to involved in the community and goal to keep the memory of the June 5, 1945. every year to foster relationships Japanese Army Lt. Gen. Mitsura interacting with one another to soldiers who gave their lives Bags of debris were piling up with one another and continue to Ushijima, commander of the building lasting relationships,” during the Battle of Okinawa. as the soldiers cut overgrown honor the soldiers, we appreciate 32nd Army, during the fi nal days Cpl. Yicinniya Williams, vice Th e site is also the present vegetation, Marines planted the support from the U.S. Army, of the Battle of Okinawa in which president, Single Marine’s location of memorials honoring trees, Boy Scouts and their fam- Marines and local Boy Scouts.” Buckner praised the spirit of the Program. “Getting Marines to U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Claudius ilies picked up leaves and trash For more information on the Japanese Soldiers and urged contribute to the local commu- M. Easley, 383rd Infantry Reg- around the site. memorial site please visit http:// Ushijima to surrender, although nity and interact with wonderful iment, killed in action on June “General Buckner would be heiwa.irei-okinawa.jp Soldiers stay ‘SHARP’ on Okinawa By Sgt. 1st Class with sexual assault and harassment.” Manuel Torres-Cortes Ensuring soldiers understand every 10th Regional Support Group, aspect of the SHARP program, is one Public Affairs Offi ce way the unit is facilitating combat readi- 4/27/2015 - TORII STATION — ness, Gamez added. During the morning Soldiers and families take part in the hours soldiers received an information annual Sexual Harassment and Assault brief about reporting and preventing Response and Prevention (SHARP) sexual assault and harassment. Stand-down day at Torii Station 16 April. “It’s not acceptable to have sexual Early in the morning Sgt. 1st Class assault and harassment in the ranks, it Aaron Gamez, Sexual Assault Response degrades unit readiness and trust,” said Coordinator (SARC) for Okinawa Gamez. “It’s everyone’s responsibility addresses the soldiers about the impor- and duty to prevent these types of inci- tance to educate and inform the military dents.” on sexual assault and harassment. Aft er the morning workout and Soldiers and family members took part briefi ngs, soldiers gathered at the Camp in several physical fi tness events like Foster Bowling Center to participate in a Zumba, dodgeball, volleyball and other friendly bowling competition. events to start the day. “Th e unit is very engaged and “April is the Sexual Assault Awareness proactive in ensuring soldiers at every and Prevention Month, which promotes level understands what to do and how the education of military personnel on they can help prevent and stop sexual the Army’s mission of achieving cultural assault and harassment in the military,” change,” Gamez said. “By providing ac- said Maria Lee, victim advocate, 10th (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Manuel Torres-Cortes) ^ tivities that promote espirt de corps and Support Group (Regional). Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Gamez, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator for Okinawa addresses soldiers about the importance to educate and inform the military on the prevention of sexual assault and harassment during Sexual camaraderie within the ranks, the train- For more information about SHARP Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention Stand-down day at Torii Station, 16 April. April is designated as ing will be more valuable to emphasize please visit http://www.preventsexualas- Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, which promotes the education of military personnel on the Army’s responsibility and safety when dealing sault.army.mil/index.cfm mission of achieving cultural change to stop sexual assault. 16 SAMURAI GATE MAY 1, 2015

U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John P. Curtis ^ Builder Justin Keene, a Seabee assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, hasty rappels down a steep cliff at Jungle Warfare Training Center in Okinawa, April 24. More than 60 Seabees from NMCB 5 attended the week long course taught by Marine instructors. The course is designed to prepare Marines and joint forces for the rigors of combat in a dense jungle environment. NMCB 5 is currently deployed to Japan and several countries in the Paciﬁ c area of operations conducting construction operations and humanitarian assistance projects.

^Utilitiesman 2nd Class Elmer Agonias, a Seabee assigned to NMCB ^Construction Electrician Henry Files, a Seabee assigned to NMCB 5, 5, secures the rear of his patrol while the other Seabees carry a simulated notices barbed wire while navigating through the muddy and water at Jungle injured team member on an improvised stretcher down a steep hill at Jungle Warfare Training Center. Warfare Training Center.

^ ^ Utilitiesman 2nd Class Elmer Agonias, a Seabee Utilitiesman 2nd Class Elmer Agonias, a Seabee assigned to NMCB Builder 3rd Class Chad Davis, a Seabee assigned to NMCB 5, provides assigned to NMCB 5, hangs from a wire while trying 5, secures the rear of his patrol while the other Seabees carry a simulated security for his squad while at Jungle Warfare Training Center. to cross a stream at Jungle Warfare Training Center. injured team member on an improvised stretcher down a steep hill at Jungle Warfare Training Center. MAY 1, 2015 SAMURAI GATE 17

May 3-5, a traditional dragon-boat race in Naha, held during the Golden Week holidays.

Come out and support the Air Force men’s and women’s dragon boat teams as they compete against their sister services at the Naha Harii Festival Tuesday, May 5. The event lasts all day and the order of the races/heats will be decided on the day of the race. The recommended show time to see all races is 10 a.m. The festival will also include live concerts and fi reworks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais) ^Members of the Kadena women’s dragon boat team learn to row their boat Kadena’s Information, Tickets and Travel in unison during a practice session in Naha City, Okinawa, April 12, 2014. The offi ce will also offers tours to the event. team’s coach, Comica Middleton, bangs a metal drum at an even tempo to keep Call the Kadena ITT at 966-7333 / 050- the team members in sync. 5865-1896, E-mail at kadenaitt@18fss. com for more information. Harii are dragon boat races, said to have been imported from China, to wish for good luck and pray for the safety of fi shermen. Dragon boat races are held everywhere in Golden Week Okinawa, but the boats used in Naha Harii are decorated with carvings of dragon heads and tails. The main event comes on the fi nal holidays in day, fi ttingly called the main Harii, where three boats - Naha (dark green), Kume (yellow) and Japan Tomari (black) - compete for the years grand Many Japanese take paid time off on the prize, after a traditional Ugan Haarii (boat race intervening work days, but some com- of prayer). Other events include dragon boat panies also close down completely and races by students and the general public, live give their employees time off. Golden concerts and fi reworks. Week is the longest vacation period of (Courtesy of Okinawa Convention and Visitors Bureau) the year for many Japanese workers. Golden Week is an extremely popular time to travel. Flights, trains, and hotels are often fully booked despite signifi - cantly higher rates at this time. Traffi c in Okinawa will be very busy during the Golden week holidays. April 29: Showa Day May 3: Constitution Memorial Day May 4: Greenery Day May 5: Children’s Day May 6: Observed holiday (Courtesy photo) (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Lake) (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Lake) 18 SAMURAI GATE MAY 1, 2015

To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please visit www.kadena.af.mil NO FEDERAL ENDORSEMENT OF PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS OR ACTIVITIES IS INTENDED. Kadena Tax Center the Patriot Express are from 2:30 to 4:30 All FTA must attend FTAC before 30 days is offering orientation classes to license a.m. on Saturday mornings. All PCS-ing on island and preferably the fi rst week. individuals to care for Department of Defense/ The tax offi ce is open from 9 a.m. to 2 personnel must be checked in no later than FTAC is held two weeks out of every month. Military dependents in their homes. Programs p.m. Seasonal services are offered at the 4:30 a.m. on Saturday morning and through For more information or questions, email include, but are not limited to, regular full Kadena Tax Center, Bldg 1460. Tax Center the security gate by 5 a.m. or risk being Bethany Watson at [email protected]. day and hourly care, extended duty care, Appointment Line: 634-7418/098-961-7418. removed from the fl ight. mil or call 632-7829. weekend care, subsidy program, returning Appointments will be available for rental home care and special needs care. For more property, commanders, and teachers. The USAF Test Pilot School Board Travelers Health information, call Mary Bogar at 634-0514 or Tax Center does not prepare home business announcement If you are planning a trip that includes a visit stop by BLDG 1850 to pick up an application. and sales of rental property The next annual United States Air Force Test to another country, you are encouraged to Tax Season Offi ce Hours: Pilot School Selection Board will convene visit the Kadena Public Health offi ce 60 days AFOSI Foreign Travel Briefing Monday - Friday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Walk-in July 20-24 at the Air Force Personnel prior to scheduled departure for the latest A foreign travel briefi ng will be held at 9 Service Only) (Appointments by availability) Center. Application suspense: June 5. For region-specifi c threat assessment. You’ll gain a.m. during the fi rst duty day of every week Closed Holidays and PACAF Family more information, visit the TPS website at information regarding what immunizations at BLDG 705. Members planning personal Days: https://www.edwards.af.mil/units/usaftps or medications you will need, in addition to foreign travel must report to the AFOSI lobby May 22: Closed PACAF Family Day / May and read AFI 99-107, Test Pilot School. other medical travel tips for your off-island prior to the briefi ng and are recommended 25: HOLIDAY excursions. The Kadena Public Health offi ce to attend the briefi ng several weeks prior but Bring in the following required Mother’s Day essay contest is located on the third fl oor of the 18th no more than two months prior to the travel documentation to complete a Tax Return: The Kadena Library will be hosting a Medical Group building. Walk-in travel clinic date. If you are unable to make the meeting - DOD/Military Identifi cation card (except Mother’s Day essay contest April 20 through briefi ngs are Monday through Friday, 7:30 due to mission requirements, call AFOSI to contractors) May 6. 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To closed at noon for training the last Thursday - Rental Property (includes total income, Kelly C. Tomfohrde report an emergency on Kadena via cell, dial of each month. The Visitor Control Center mortgage interest, taxes, insurance and All claims for or against the estate of Airman 098-934-5911, and from an offi ce phone, hours at Gate 1 (local side) and Gate 2 will other related expenses)* 1st Class Kelly C. Tomfohrde must be dial 911. For Camp Foster via cell, dial 098- stay the same. For more information, call - Child Care Cost/Providers and their submitted to the appointed court offi cer. 911-1911, or from an offi ce phone, dial 911. Master Sgt. Andrew Hallead at 634-1033 or identifi cation numbers* To make a claim, contact Capt. William email [email protected]. - Foreign Earned Income Exclusion* Scheerer at 634-0371 or 632-5800. Civilian Personnel Office job training - Sale of Residence (personal residence The Civilian Personnel Offi ce will host a USA Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) only)* AFOSI recruitment briefing Jobs training class from 9:30-10:30 a.m. every The 2015 Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) - Sale of Stocks/Mutual Funds 1099B or AFOSI Detachment 624 will host a continued fi rst and third Tuesday of the month at Bldg. campaign began March 23 and will run for six 1099 Int/Div* recruitment briefi ng on the last Friday of 721-A in the Bruce Scott Training Room. This weeks. The AFAF is an opportunity to help * If applicable every month in Bldg. 705, at 2 p.m. Members training covers the basics on creating an our fellow Airmen when they need it most. Don’t have time to wait? They offer a drop interested in AFOSI and wanting to pursue account and signing in, searching for a job, This campaign supports four charities; off service for simple returns. Take all tax a career as a Federal Agent in the United applying for a federal job through USAJobs, the Air Force Village (Offi cer’s retirement documents and they will call you when your States Air Force are encouraged to attend. understanding different requirements, and community), the Air Force Enlisted Village, tax return is ready for review. (Dropoff’s are explaining the different eligibilities available the Air Force Aid Society and the LeMay not accepted during Exercise or inspection First Term Airman Center for applying in an overseas or stateside Foundation that are all dedicated to the weeks.) For more information contact information location. For more information or to sign up, caring of Airmen and their families. For Christy Murphy at 634-7418. The First Term Airman Center would like call 634-2228 or email kadena.staffi ng.1@ more information, email Master Sgt. Luis New Patriot Express departure times to inform all supervisors and units with us.af.mil and include a contact number. Costa at [email protected], Master incoming personnel that all First Term Sgt. Christopher Pearsall at christopher. As of April 18, the Patriot Express will Airman must sign up for FTAC at the Military FCC new provider orientation [email protected], or Master Sgt. Matthew depart at 7:45 a.m. The check-in times for Personnel Section upon arrival to Kadena. The Kadena Family Child Care Program Croswell at [email protected]. MAY 1, 2015 SAMURAI GATE 19

Tuition Assistance initial/follow-up brief Sexual Assault Awareness Month for all three teams: Minis, Juniors and Elites. student science fair projects at the Camp The Education Center will hold Tuition Hope Glows 5k If you are interested in volunteering for this Foster Community Center May 7-8 from Assistance initial and follow-up briefs The Sexual Assault and Awareness Program demanding but rewarding opportunity, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.. If interested, contact from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays in the will be hosting a Hope GLOWS 5k 6 p.m. email [email protected]. Ms. Marla Kimmel at marla.kimmel@pac. Education Center. For more information, May 16. This evening event will start in the dodea.edu. call Sabrina Murray at 634-1500, option 1. Risner Fitness Complex back parking lot Amelia Earhart Intermediate School and feature Glow UV throw powder, black Homework Club Okinawa STEM Outreach Volunteer AFN decoder issue and return office lights, music, and a 75ft water slide. Register The Amelia Earhart Intermediate School Opportunities relocation online at: https://hopeglows.eventbrite.com is looking for volunteers to help with the Okinawa STEM Outreach Volunteer Effective immediately, the Kadena and fi nd us on Facebook: Hope GLOWS Homework Club, every Monday, Tuesday Opportunities Okinawa Science Furnishing Management Offi ce’s AFN H2Glow 5k. For more information contact and Thursday from 3-4 p.m. The Amelia Technology Engineering and Mathematics Decoder issue and return operation has Jamie Kajiwara at 630-5254. Earhart Intermediate School is looking Outreach is looking for volunteers to assist moved to BLDG 54425. The hours of for volunteers to assist, teach, and/or with various STEM events and clubs on operation will remain the same: Monday, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES supervise students during recess activities Kadena such as computer programming, Tuesday, Thursday, and Fridays from 1 to Pacific Muscle Classic volunteer from 11:15 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. Monday AFA Cyber Patriot, 3-D Printing, drone/ 2:30 p.m. For more information, call the The Schilling Community Center is looking through Friday. For more information, email UAVs, LEGO Robotics, and rocketry clubs Furniture Management Offi ce at 632-4004. for a volunteer with a great voice who Airman 1st Class David Homan at david. hosted at Kadena Department of Defense can perform at the 9th Annual Pacifi c [email protected], Senior Airman Greene Schools and the Kadena Teen Center. UPCOMING EVENTS Muscle Classic 4 p.m. May 17. For more Kyle at [email protected], or Virginia Group meetings are held from 3:30-4:30 2015 Road Tax Runner training information, contact Bilgen Olsen at 634- Turner [email protected]. p.m. on the fi rst Thursday of every month JSVRO will be hosting the 2015 Road Tax 0256. at the Kadena Offi cer’s Club. For more Runner training on Monday and Tuesday, Be a Science Fair volunteer information, visit www.okinawastem.org or May 4-5. Classes will be held in the Schilling Performers wanted for Sexual Volunteers are needed for the DoDDS email [email protected]. Community Center ballroom and run from Assault Prevention Theatrical Team Okinawa District Science Fair to assist 8-11 a.m. Monday and 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday. The 18th Wing SAPR offi ce is looking for with set-up, clean up and judging DoDEA Classes will be 15-20 minutes long. This is experienced adult actors for the Sexual a required class if you wish to run road tax Assault Prevention Theatrical Team 2015 paperwork for your unit during the Kadena schedule. SAPTT is a group of actors and road tax event, passes will be issued at the advocates dedicated to performing skits class and will be used during the road tax for the local community in an effort to raise event. For more information call the JSVRO awareness of sexual assault. For more at DSN 645-7481. information, contact the 18th Wing SAPR Offi ce at 634-3791, or email 18wg.sarc@ National Police Week Golf us.af.mil. Tournament The Police Week committee is hosting a Volunteers needed to teach and Police Week golf tournament that will take supervise students at recess place on May 13. Check in will be 6 – 6:45 Amelia Earhart Intermediate School is a.m. For more information email Tech. Sgt. looking for volunteers to assist, teach David Aenchbacher at aenchk9@yahoo. and/or supervise students during recess com, or Sedale Berry at sedale_berry@ activities. For more information, email yahoo.com. All teams will need to be Airman 1st Class David Homan at david. registered by May 11. [email protected] or Senior Airman Kyle Greene at [email protected]. No Air Force Association Bowl-A-Thon appointment is needed. fundraiser The Air Force Association’s Keystone EASC seeking experienced cheer Chapter is hosting a Bowl-A-Thon to fund coaches a scholarship for one graduate of the CCAF The Eagles All Star Cheer team is looking Class of 2015 who is pursuing a STEM for experienced cheer and/or tumbling related degree. For more information, call coaches for the current and upcoming SSgt Nicola Marrone at 634-1945 or visit cheer season. Cheer seasons run from www.keystoneafa.org. September to May and coaches are needed

erby Day is nearly upon us and we hope you’re as excited as we Dare - there’s going to be something for everyone, including great food and music, a bouncy house for the kids, a variety of vendors and live entertainment, and of course - derby car races down Douglas Boulevard. Come out for this free family event, May 9th from 10:00 - 3:00 at Marek Park on Kadena. Cheer on your favorite derby teams, watch the AEIS Firebird Drummers in action, stop by and visit with the Boy Scouts of America, and much, much more. We hope to see you there! There’s still time to get your racer applications in to be a part of this year’s event! Registration packets are due May 4th and are available in our ofﬁ ce. It is completely FREE to apply to race.

PROTESTANT PARISH COORDINATOR Position Available The Kadena Air Force Base chapel currently has a position available for a Protestant Parish Coordi- nator. Statement of work with full specifi cations and qualifi cations along with bid documents can be obtained at the Offi ce of the Wing Chaplain, Bldg. 425, Kadena Air Force Base. Resumes and sealed bids are due to the Offi ce of the Wing Chaplain by 12:00 p.m. on 11 May 2015. Qualifi ed applicants will be notifi ed of specifi c interview date and time. Basis of award is on the lowest bid and/or best value to the government. Background investigations may be conducted upon contract award. Applicants must meet the following requirement to qualify: 3.1. A bachelor’s degree is desired in Religious Education (RE), but not required and/or two years ministry experience as a RE/Parish Coordinator at a church or chapel. 3.2. Shall be a regular participant in the Kadena Chapel Protestant Parish, including Sunday morning worship service(s); demonstrate familiarity with the Protestant faith and an understanding of the recognized Protestant denominations (Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, Assemblies of God, etc.). 3.3. Shall provide references with: a. Record of successful recruitment skills as a chapel or community volunteer. b. Record of successful performance in Parish Coordinator positions or equivalent leadership roles. c. Capability to use computers to include Microsoft Offi ce programs (I.E. PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.). d. Capabilities to speak, read, and write fl uent English. For more information on the application process or this position available, contact SSgt Nickole Jarrett at DSN 634-1288 or email [email protected]. 20 SAMURAI GATE MAY 1, 2015 AF sends aircraft to support disaster- assistance operations in Nepal

(U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class William Johnson) ^ Jennifer Massey and her K-9 dog, Phayu, board a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III ^ Members of the Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue Team await takeoff on a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Dover Air Force Base, on Dover Air Force Base, Del., April 26, bound for Nepal. Massey is a Fairfax County Urban Del., April 26. The 69-person team is deploying to Nepal, along with about 70,000 pounds of supplies, in support of disaster-recovery operations after Search and Rescue K-9 search specialist from Fairfax, Va., serving as part of a 69-person the country was struck by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake. search and rescue team deploying to Nepal to assist in rescue operations after the country was struck by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake. By Defense Media Activity and thousands more still missing. In ad- including a USAID Disaster Assistance U.S. Defense Department’s support is 4/26/2015 - WASHINGTON — Th e dition, thousands of people are current- Response Team, the Fairfax County Ur- approximately $700,000, and there are U.S. has sent an Air Force aircraft to ly reported to be without food, water or ban Search and Rescue team and several currently no additional requests for Nepal to deliver personnel and cargo in shelter. journalists, along with 45 square tons of DOD support, offi cials said on back- support of disaster-relief operations, ac- “Th is morning at approximately 11:18 cargo.” ground. cording to Pentagon spokesman Army a.m., a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemas- Th e fl ight is expected to arrive at Th ere are 26 DOD personnel and one Col. Steve Warren. ter (III) departed from Dover Air Force Tribhuvan International Airport in U.S. C-130 Hercules in Nepal who were A 7.9-magnitude earthquake hit the Base bound for Nepal,” Warren said in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, accord- there to conduct a previously scheduled country yesterday, reportedly leaving a statement released April 26. “Th e air- ing to Warren. training exercise. All DOD personnel in almost 2,500 dead, about 6,000 injured craft is transporting nearly 70 personnel, Th e initial estimated cost for the Nepal are accounted for, offi cials said.