Kadena KC-135, Minot B-52 Support RIMPAC

A B-52H Stratofortress from the 69th Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacifi c Ocean during an international sinking exercise for Rim of the Pacifi c 2016 near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 14. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC, provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich) Updated USFJ Liberty Order for all U.S. Military Personnel in Japan

By Tech. Sgt. Melissa K Mekpongsatorn U.S. Forces, Japan, Public Affairs 7/15/2016 - YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — U.S. Forces, Japan, announced an update to the liberty order that is eff ective immediately. Two updates were made to the existing liberty program, including new operational levels to defi ne liberty and updates to the buddy policy. “Th is updated Liberty Order applies to all U.S. service members in Japan, whether they are stationed here or simply passing through on TAD or TDY or- ders or even on vacation,” said Lt. Gen. John Dolan, U.S. Forces, Japan commander. “Th e Liberty Program safeguards the vital relationship we have with Japan, bolsters our operational readiness, and ensures that we can meet our obligations to defend Japan under (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jaclyn Pienkowski) the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security.” An Air Force combat controller with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron coordinates with a UH-60 Blackhawk for take off during a humanitarian Commanders are now directed to utilize the follow- assistance and disaster response scenario as part of RIMPAC 2016, Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 10. ing operational levels (OPLEVEL) to describe liberty: 1. OPLEVEL 1: Liberty/curfew established by the By Cpl. Natalie A. Dillon As part of Rim of the Pacifi c packs bulged with supplies to sustain current USFJ Liberty Order with no additional RIMPAC Public Affairs (RIMPAC) 2016, these specially the Marines for multiple nights at al- restrictions (i.e. already established curfew and 7/14/2016 - BRADSHAW ARMY trained Marines and Airmen titudes of more than 6,000 feet above drinking limitations) AIRFIELD, Hawaii — When di- teamed up during a humanitarian sea level. Th e vehicles sped along a 2. OPLEVEL 2: Liberty/curfew with limitations per saster strikes, most people observe assistance and disaster response lonesome dirt road, kicking up dust. authorized commander. Th e limitations may or from the outside. Th ey cringe, they exercise, July 8-9, to ensure they are Finally, the tactical operations may not include alcohol consumption restrictions pity, they pray. ready to respond when confronted center radioed a two-minute warn- based on mission requirements. However, some brave men and with the next calamity. ing to the team leader, there were 3. OPLEVEL 3: No liberty/restricted curfew. Service women choose not to be casual ob- Th e mission began aft er sunset, in two minutes until they needed to be members are primarily restricted to place of servers. Th ey are the volunteer force the chilly hills of the Pohakuloa Train- at their reconnaissance point. When residence (on or off base) when not performing who respond to emergencies, like ing Area. Under the cover of darkness, the vehicles ground to a halt, the their mission or as approved by an authorized Force Reconnaissance Marines with a team of Reconnaissance Marines Marines clambered out, lowering commander. III Marine Expeditionary Force and with full combat loads crammed their night vision goggles to eye lev- Th e new order notes that operational levels are Special Tactics Airmen with 353rd themselves into sports utility vehicles. el and peering out at the eerie green subject to change due to foreign criminal jurisdiction SEE REVIVE, RESCUE, Special Operations Group, Air Force Load-bearing vests bristled with SEE LIBERTY ORDER PAGE 2 Special Operations Command. magazines of 5.56 mm rounds and REPEAT PAGE 2 2 SAMURAI GATE JULY 22, 2016 LIBERTY ORDER FROM PAGE 1 incidents that may threaten host Cope Taufan 2016 kicks off nation basing and/or the U.S. ability Cope Taufan 2016 kicks off to complete its operational mission, or anti-terrorism and force protection requirements. Updated liberty buddy policy: Th e liberty buddy policy is now man- datory for all E-5 and below who are: 1. TDY/TAD, deployed, leave, or pass status in Japan for 179 days or less. 2. Assigned on Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders or deployed to Japan for more than 180 days and planning to participate in an activity that involves the consumption of alcohol. Th e liberty buddy policy requires Participants of Cope Taufan 2016 pose for a photo in front of the 18th that all E-1s to E-5s must be accom- Squadron, Royal Malaysian Air Force auditorium building, at Pangkalan panied by a “liberty buddy” from 10 Udara Butterworth Air Base, Malaysia, July 18. Cope Taufan 16 is a PACAF-led p.m. to 5 a.m., if off -installation in exercise that reinforces U.S. Pacifi c Command Theater Security Cooperation goals for the Southeast Asian region and demonstrates U.S. capability to Japan, based on the above categories. project forces strategically in a combined, joint environment. More than 450 A liberty buddy may be: Airmen are participating, as well as four U.S. Air Force airframes. — An active-duty military member (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Araceli Alarcon) — A person on SOFA status — An adult family member — An individual approved by an REVIVE, RESCUE, REPEAT FROM PAGE 1 authorized commander landscape. Th ey stealthily plodded a hilly Once the team of Special Tactics Murillo, an intelligence specialist with Below is a quick refresher of the course through gristly scrub brush, gath- Airmen took control of the airfi eld, they 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Un- liberty order: ering information about the landscape were able to provide quick recovery manned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3, III 1. Before any military member is throughout the night and passing it to eff orts of victims aff ected by the catastro- MEF said the relief teams communicated granted liberty off -installation, the team of Special Tactics Airmen. In phe by establishing an austere airfi eld, well with each other and with the simu- members must have completed the morning, the Airmen would use this opening a forward area refueling point lated victims. their service-specifi c Sexual information to determine the best way of and providing critical air traffi c control “Th ey came in, they knew what Assault Prevention and Response reaching those who required aid. duties for aircraft in the area. they were doing, and they treated and Training as well as Japan Cultural Marine Capt. Joshua Winters, pla- With the airfi eld open and secured, the removed us from the situation pretty Orientation Training with added toon commander of 2nd Platoon, Force air assets were able to safely begin evacu- quickly,” Murillo said. emphasis on service core values Reconnaissance Company, III MEF, ating critical patients and bringing aid to RIMPAC has provided III MEF and within the past 12 months. said his Marines embedded 24 hours the victims. In addition, the rotary wing Special Tactics Airmen from the 353rd 2. For all military personnel, off - before the Airmen insertion to provide aircraft were then able to insert the Special SOG an opportunity to showcase their installation public consumption of the Air Force Special Operations Forces Tactics Airmen into the most critically partnership and the benefi ts of having an alcohol is prohibited between the with critical information to mitigate risk aff ected areas, providing an air-enabled ongoing relationship between conven- hours of midnight and 5 a.m. daily. during the operation. line of supply to those in need. tional forces and SOF. 3. E-1s to E-5s are subject to a curfew As part of the exercise, Marines from Immediately aft er the Airmen exited “Th e relationship that we’ve built with between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m., during other units training at Pohakuloa Train- their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, Air Force Special Operations helps us which they must either be on a ing Area role-played as victims. they moved to triage their victims to carry out missions like this more eff ec- U.S. military installation, off the Using the intelligence gathered by III treat them accordingly. Th ey moved tively,” said Winters. installation in a private residence, MEF, the Air Force mission commander quickly and methodically, arms bowed Few Marines and Airmen can say in lodging room, or in the decided the best option of recovering the out from the bulk of medical equipment they’ve had the chance to work together performance of offi cial duties. simulated victims would be to infi ltrate tactically compartmentalized on their extensively. Yet, when it comes to helping “Recent incidents in Japan have re- by high-altitude, low-opening airborne vests. Th e simulated injuries varied from those who need the armed services the inforced the importance of maintain- jumps. Eighteen Special Tactics Airmen lost and broken limbs to unconscious most, joint operations can be the diff er- ing good order and discipline,” said infi ltrated the aff ected area and imme- patients. Th e Airmen moved back-and- ence between life and death. Dolan. “Th e Liberty Program relies on diately moved to the disaster location. forth, collecting and treating patients, “Th e speed in which our joint force commanders to set the standard and One team would travel 25 kilometers and controlling the air traffi c to evacuate can answer to the range of military oper- hold their people accountable, as well by all-terrain vehicles to take control of the patients to advanced medical care. ations is substantial,” said U.S. Air Force as leaders at all levels - supervisors, a remote airfi eld, while the other team Within nine hours of taking control Capt. John Rulien, mission commander NCO’s and peers - to uphold our high concurrently patrolled by foot through of the air assets at Bradshaw Army Air- for the task force. “We’ve been investing standards of conduct. If you see an rugged, rocky terrain to recover and fi eld, the teams of Special Tactics Air- into this concept for some time aiming at act of indiscipline, step up and stop it. provide emergency medical assistance to men had rescued and provided relief creating increased contingency response We all have a responsibility in main- victims of the disaster. If medical assis- to 75 victims and delivered more than value for our commanders and now we’re taining and fostering our long lasting tance was not needed, the teams called 1,500 pounds of aid. using the RIMPAC exercise platform to alliance with the country of Japan.” for material aid to be brought to victims. As a role player, Marine Pfc. Jason capture that value and formalize it.”

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Kadena is home to six diff erent air- frames, and a partner unit which hosts two additional airframes for cargo functions, the C-17 Globemaster and the C-5 Galaxy – making quality assurance Airmen so (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa) vital to fl ightline operations. Col. Scott Grainger, 18th Civil Engineer Group commander, passes “You usually have a maintenance section the 718th Civil Engineer Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Michelle Gill, 718th CES commander, during a change of command ceremony, within an AMS,” said Master Sgt. Daniel July 20, at Kadena Air Base. The 718th CES provides engineering Hegar, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron support for the largest combat wing in the Air Force with more than quality assurance superintendent. “Since (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen) 118 aircraft as well as supports installations across Okinawa. we are a partner unit, we rely on our host ^Staff Sgt. Arsonio Arthur, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron instrument fl ight controls systems base. Th ey provide us with everything we craftsman, monitors the power of a C-17 Globemaster during a cargo load as Master Sgt. Daniel need for what we do for Transportation Hegar, 733rd AMS quality assurance offi ce superintendent, supervises July 6, at Kadena Air Base. proud to be a member of the team. Command. We’re the preferred method of “My favorite part of the job is being able to see your how TRANSCOM moves equipment and people across aircraft for the Air Force and civilian (contracted with the work immediately paying off ,” said Lawrence. “I spot the strategic Pacifi c Air Forces area.” military) sector. We have to inspect them before they go, things which are not necessarily done oft en and help Th e 733rd AMS QA offi ce ensures every cargo air- since they are carrying U.S. troops and equipment.” train and instruct the fl ightline guys where they may craft is mission-ready at all times by checking the work Th e QA Airmen’s constant scrutiny ensures the safety need refreshment on a task. Training them and seeing it done by maintainers. of not only the high-value cargo, but also the lives of pay off keeps our squadron alive and healthy.” Frequent checks maintain a constant state of readiness those entrusted to carry it. Both Lawrence and Hegar rest assured, know their for transportation. Th e 733rd AMS QA offi ce performs “If we see something wrong, we ensure it is corrected,” contributions guarantee a safe trip and speedy delivery. a myriad of inspections they carry out monthly in order said Hegar. “Here, every plane we launch is on a real-world “It’s good to know everything you touch has a to accomplish the mission. mission. Th ere are no training missions. Th ere’s always real real-world impact,” said Hegar. “It really gives you a “We get in 57 inspections per month,” said Hegar. “It’s cargo out there going to people who need it. It’s what’s really feeling of purpose behind your work. You see things what we feel we are able to accomplish based on the require- cool about this job. Th ere’s never a day where it’s pointless.” happen in the news where we send aid to someone that’s ments by Air Mobility Command maintenance policy, the Th e instant gratifi cation Tech. Sgt. Steven Lawrence, real world; that’s where you get enthused, like ‘yeah, our traffi c we have, and the manning we have. We inspect cargo 733rd AMS QA chief inspector, receives makes him unit directly aff ected that.’” 4 SAMURAI GATE JULY 22, 2016 Pain is no match for defenders 18th SFS members undergo OC spray training

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis) Airman 1st Class Camerin Perona-Finley, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, reloads an M-9 pistol OC spray training July 13, at Kadena Air Base.

By Airman 1st Class active and let them see exactly how the training helps them become even more Corey M. Pettis body should be moving and how they prepared to perform their duties. 18th Wing Public Affairs can be put in certain scenarios if they “Th ey put their lives on the line de- 7/14/2016 — Getting hit in the face with happen to get sprayed.” fending this base every single day,” said oleoresin capsicum spray is much like It’s a grueling experience for each Senior Airman Calvin Gilmore, 18th crushing a handful of cayenne peppers participant. Security Forces Squadron training in- into your eyes – if cayenne peppers hurt With their eyes burning, they must structor. “We are the fi rst line of defense 100 times worse. rapidly reload an M9 pistol and fi re three that this base has so we need to know Th is is what every security forces de- times. Th ere are no bullets, though; it’s our moves and our training, and we need fender has to experience when they join just for training. to be ready at all times because when the career fi eld, and fi ve more lucky souls Next they pick up a practice baton and something happens, who do you think got the chance July 13. use it to beat back an attacker. Still suf- they call fi rst?” OC spray is a non-lethal weapon fering from the spray, they’re confronted used by security forces to temporarily by a fellow security forces member in a incapacitate an adversary in order to get red-man suit – a full-body protective suit them to comply. Landing somewhere in that allows for simulated hand-to-hand between fi sts and lethal weapons, OC combat. spray stings the eyes and disorients the Aft er subduing the would-be assail- person sprayed. As it is very painful, ant, they must run to a simulated rifl e defenders need to know what it feels like and low-crawl to the next obstacle. to be sprayed. Th ey carry a person on their backs “Before they use OC spray, they need over to the fi nal obstacle, where they to endure it,” said Staff Sgt. Ian Watson, must serpentine around cones while 18th Security Forces Squadron training carrying two water jugs. instructor. “Th ey need to endure the It’s fi nally a mad dash to the fi nish pain of what it causes, so we put them in line where soap and buckets of water are a scenario of having to use or get sprayed waiting to rinse the OC spray out of their by OC and see how they would react.” eyes. Participants are then monitored for During the training, the participants an hour before being able to leave. get sprayed in the eyes and have to allow “It’s a great way to let them experience it to soak in. Aft er yelling the Airman’s what they could be fi ghting against and creed, they take off toward their fi rst let them experience what they’ll be using obstacle. on other people,” said Watson. “We like to make sure they don’t just Not only must these defenders be able stand around when they get sprayed,” to defend themselves, they also have to said Watson. “We want to keep them be able to defend the base as well. Th is JULY 22, 2016 SAMURAI GATE 5 Exercise Pacific Thunder 16-2 kicks off with CSAR scenarios

Staff Sgt. ^ Adam Pope, 33rd Rescue Squadron fl ight engineer, looks out over Republic of Korea countryside during a combat search and rescue scenario for Exercise Pacifi c Thunder 16-2 at Osan Air Base, July 13. Pacifi c Thunder is the largest Pacifi c combat search and rescue exercise designed to test ROK and U.S. forces on their ability rescue a downed pilot behind enemy lines.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Steffen) By Staff Sgt. designed to train aircrews and com- of a continuous exercise program to Jonathan Steffen manders to validate tactics, techniques enhance interoperability between U.S. 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs and procedures used for combat search and ROK forces and is not tied to any 7/13/2016 - OSAN AIR BASE, and rescue and suppression of enemy current real-world or specifi c threats. Republic of Korea — ROK and U.S. air defense. Th e exercise will include Combined ROKAF and USAF exercises Air Forces kicked-off Exercise Pacifi c A-10s and F-16s from the 51st Fighter like Pacifi c Th under, Vigilant Ace and Th under July 11, an annual combined Wing; F-16s from the 8th Fighter Wing; Max Th under highlight the longstand- combat search and rescue exercise HH-60 Pave Hawks, E-3 AWACS, and ing military partnership, commitment focused on enhancing the combat an RC-135 from the 18th Wing; and and enduring friendship between the readiness of U.S. and ROK air forces U-2s from 7th Air Force alongside two nations, help to ensure peace and through combined combat search and more than 200 ROKAF personnel and security on the Korean Peninsula, and rescue training. ROKAF 22 aircraft . reaffi rm the U.S. commitment to sta- Th is two-week long exercise is Exercise Pacifi c Th under is part bility in the Indo-Asia-Pacifi c region. 6 SAMURAI GATE JULY 22, 2016 Quest for Knowledge

By Airman 1st Class when they come in and be able presentation on what they were Corey M. Pettis to off er a way to learn about looking at and how it operates. 18th Wing Public Affairs Okinawa in a more culturally Th ey observed how books are 7/20/2016 — “I do believe it’s a comfortable atmosphere. checked out and returned, the dif- good idea for [local librarians] Kadena’s library does some- ferent displays at the entrance and to be more familiar with what thing similar – they have sec- the overall set-up of the facility. the Americans are interested tions and programs so that Th ey received a presentation in,” said Keiko Shinzato, 18th Americans can learn more on the many activates and Force Support Squadron about Okinawan culture. programs off ered at the library, library acquisition technician. “We are very interested in [lo- like children’s story time, which “I think that the visit will help cal] culture, and we are trying to they were able to observe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis) strengthen the friendship and teach it so Americans have an idea Okinawan libraries are more ^Belinda Pugh, 18th Force Support Squadron resource librarian, explains a display during a tour of the library to local Okinawan librarians July 13, at Kadena Air Base. relationship between the Oki- about the diff erent festivals and strictly education-centered, said nawans and the Americans.” traditions and why Okinawans do Pugh. Th ey soaked in the diff er- about the Dewey Decimal Sys- each aspect of the library. Many Okinawan libraries certain things,” said Belinda Pugh, ent culture of Kadena’s library, tem, the system most American “It gets across the message are starting to off er a small 18th FSS resource librarian. American libraries try to asso- libraries use to categorize their that knowledge is power, and “American corner” at their Upon arrival to Kadena, the ciate reading and learning with books. Th ey then split up into the more knowledge you have, libraries. Th ey want to be able local librarians toured the facility, fun using diff erent activities. smaller groups so they could the better chance you have of to connect with Americans stopping every few feet to get a Th e local librarians learned get personalized training on getting along,” said Pugh. 353rd special operations group completes exercise teak net 16-1 sion training to improve interoperability had both US and RNZAF evaders on the While the mission was completed over between the two countries’ military. ground, they started off as two separate the course of the nearly three week exer- “Every time we come to New Zealand teams evading in one group,” said Staff cise, lasting friendships were also created we leave with new techniques and pro- Sgt. Tyler Wise, 353rd Special Operations or cemented demonstrating the impor- cedures,” said Master Sgt. Ryan Gossen, Support Squadron. “But as the exercise tance of joint and combined exercises. 1st Special Operations Squadron load- went on they became one team and start- “Unfortunately this is my last exercise master. “It really is interesting to see how ed sharing tactical-level information on in New Zealand,” said Gossen. “I am New Zealand loadmasters work. We are evading, radio procedures, navigation and defi nitely going to miss the interaction (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kristine Dreyer) very similar, but also have a few diff erent local fl ora and fauna. Overall, the learning we have with our New Zealand coun- ^An aircrew from the 1st Special Operations Squadron approaches to conducting our missions. outcome was great and we were able to terparts, but I know that the friendships conducts personnel drops June 20 from an MC-130H Every year we continue to share ideas solidify the already existing relationships made here will stay with me even aft er I Combat Talon II over a drop zone in New Zealand during and really benefi t from this exchange.” with our RNZAF SERE counterparts.” leave the Pacifi c AOR.” Exercise Teak Net. In addition to fl ying, both U.S. and By Master Sgt. New Zealand medical personnel trained Kristine Dreyer side-by-side on casualty evacuation pro- 353rd Special Operations Group Public Affairs cedures while fl ying on an MC-130H. 7/13/2016 — Members from the 353rd “Th is was very valuable training,” Special Operations Group and the New said Staff Sgt. Jeff rey Tremel, 353rd Zealand Defense Force participated in Special Operations Support Squadron. “I Exercise Teak Net from June 12 until June enjoyed working together and learning 30 at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base about each country’s capability. Th e time Auckland, Whenuapai, New Zealand. we spend here will defi nitely enhance “Th is year is the third year in a row future combined medical operations.” where the 353rd SOG has come to New Learning to survive in diff erent envi- Zealand,” said Maj. Christopher Izell, ronments is also important, so U.S. and Exercise Teak Net mission commander. New Zealand Survival, Evasion, Resis- “Every year we come to not only learn tance and Escape specialists came togeth- and grow with our New Zealand counter- er to plan a personnel recovery exercise. parts, but also build upon the friendships Groups from the U.S. Air Force and the established over the years.” Royal New Zealand Air Force practiced During the 2-week exercise, MC- their evasion skills as they navigated their 130H Combat Talon II aircrews from the way through the New Zealand forest. 1st Special Operations Squadron worked “With the RNZAF and US being close with their counterparts from the 40th coalition and FVEY partners, it is import- Squadron while conducting airdrops, ant for us to learn from each other. In this formation low level fl ying and night vi- PR exercise we saw just that. While we JULY 22, 2016 SAMURAI GATE 7 Joint Airborne Operation a success for 353rd SOG By 2nd Lt. Jaclyn Pienkowski need to enable successful mission execu- 1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs tion — whatever and wherever it may be.” 7/18/2016 - POHAKULOA TRAINING By investing in their joint relationships, AREA, Hawaii — “One, two, three ... fi ve, SOF bolstered their ability to provide re- six, seven...I see seven chutes,” said an Air sponsive aid in a time of need to the Pacif- Force combat controller with the 353rd ic theater. Th eir collaborative relationship Special Operations Group, radioing back maximizes their agility and minimizes to the aircrew in the MC-130J Comman- the time needed to respond to a contin- do II that all jumpers were accounted for. gency. Th e adaptable force formed within Th e jumpers followed the lowest man the SOF community makes success in an (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jaclyn Pienkowski) to the ground and in about seven min- unpredictable environment achievable. ^A parachute rigger with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron re-packs a parachute after a multi-aircraft, joint airborne operation with special operations assets and conventional forces from all four branches of the U.S. Armed Forces as utes, one aft er another, they landed in “Habitual training and forming part of RIMPAC 2016 to strengthen their relationships and interoperability with their partners, Pohakuloa Training Area, soft grass on the hilly Kalakaua Range of relationships across Special Operations Hawaii, July 14. the Pohakuloa Training Area. Command Pacifi c and III Marine Expe- Th e 353rd SOG pulled off a multi-air- ditionary Force maneuver units will only one another when the risk is heightened,” craft , joint airborne operation 15 days increase our ability to answer the call Rulien said. “Training together during into Rim of the Pacifi c, or RIMPAC 2016, when it comes,” Rulien said. risky operations solidify our trust in one in civilian airspace. As a combat controller directed air traffi c another. Th at trust is imperative when the In three hours, the last of seven passes in and out of the restricted air space, joint order comes for us to quickly integrate left 63 service members representing all SOF showcased the ability to work together and execute real world problem sets.” four branches’ special operations assets in in a complex environment. Th e airborne As a result of taking the time to train to- the U.S. Armed Forces on the ground and operations provided special operations gether, SOF becomes better than they were mission complete. A year of planning and teams an opportunity to practice expedi- yesterday, learning from lessons experi- hundreds of man hours of coordination tionary access into a denied or hostile area. enced in a controlled training environment. culminated in Air Force Special Oper- Th e operation encompassed four ser- Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships ations Command leading the joint op- vices, seven commands, more than 150 and submarines, over 200 aircraft , and eration that included members of Naval service members, three air assets, and a 25,000 plus personnel are participating in Special Warfare, Air Force Air Combat 775-acre drop zone. Historically, bringing RIMPAC, operating in and around the Ha- Command, Army Special Forces, Marine a diverse SOF team together like this is waiian Islands and Southern California. As Special Operations Command and III not accomplished oft en, but the benefi ts the world’s largest international maritime Marine Expeditionary Force. to strengthening the interoperability be- exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique train- “Crisis and time constraints oft en go tween special operations and convention- ing opportunity that helps participants hand in hand with one another,” said Capt. al forces will be vital to the U.S. Pacifi c foster and sustain the cooperative relation- John Rulien, RIMPAC mission commander Command’s operational success. ships that are critical to ensuring the safety for the 353rd SOG. “And when crisis calls, “What airborne operations provide and security of sea lanes across the world’s there is little time to form those critical aside from non-standard infi ltration pro- oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th iteration relationships among partner units that we fi ciency is the opportunity to work with of the exercise that dates back to 1971. 8 SAMURAI GATE JULY 22, 2016

Torii Station Soldier selected as Army’s top BOSS rep By Rick Rzepka “Sgt. Turner used his personal partnership between BOSS and the U.S. Army Garrison – Okinawa time to provide direct support Nagomi Children’s Home — a local 7/18/2016 - TORII STATION to more than 600 single Soldiers orphanage where BOSS Soldiers — Two years of hard work and to ensure mission readiness and regularly volunteer their time. dedication to the U.S. Army’s a high quality of life,” said Com- “A ft er many months of devel- Better Opportunities for Single mand Sgt. Maj. Tony Broadnax, opment, BOSS is fostering a long- Soldiers (BOSS) program has BOSS senior enlisted advisor. term relationship with the estab- earned a Torii Station Soldier “Turner was personally responsi- lishment,” said Turner. “We will be the top job as the voice of single ble for the planning, coordination conducting monthly engagements Soldiers across the Army. and execution of more than 100 to help care for the facility and Aft er a rigorous selection pro- events for single Soldiers, as well provide for the children. Th is is an cess by Installation Management as coordinating 360 volunteers to enduring relationship I hope will Command G-9, Sgt. Maj. Mike conduct more than 5,100 hours of continue long aft er I leave,” he said. Hatfi eld and other senior enlisted community service … saving more Turner’s fi ngerprints will (Courtesy photo) leaders, Sgt. James Turner, 10th ^Sgt. James Turner, 10th Support Group, recently got the nod to serve as an advocate for than $72,000,” said Broadnax. remain on the Okinawa BOSS Support Group, got the nod to single Soldier issues at the Department of the Army-level, while mentoring and coaching BOSS BOSS is especially important program for the foreseeable future, serve as an advocate for single Sol- representatives and presidents Army-wide. for small organizations like while his replacement has some dier issues at the Department of USAG-Okinawa, where Soldiers large boots to fi ll. His commitment the Army-level, while mentoring continue this pattern by helping developing a network between operate in a joint environment to taking care of single Soldiers and coaching BOSS representa- instill meaningful changes across garrisons to help create a support daily. “Th e program gives them will serve him well at the DA level tives and presidents Army-wide. the Army organization,” he said. system for single Soldiers during something to call their own and and Soldiers across the enterprise Turner said he’s excited about Turner already has several their PCS moves and increasing they maintain it,” said Broadnax. will benefi t from his enthusiasm. the new job and looks forward to goals on how to polish the pro- support for programs at smaller “Th ey coordinate for numerous “My advice to single Soldiers is advocating and assisting in the gram, which seeks to enhance installations and remote locations. volunteer activities on base and simple: get out, and get involved,” development of policy, while acting the morale and welfare of single “Many of the largest garrisons in our local Japanese commu- said Turner. “It is too easy to sit as a liaison for senior leaders on de- Soldiers, increase retention and have outstanding BOSS programs, nities. Th is program allows our at home and while away your free cisions that impact single Soldiers. sustain combat readiness. but it is oft en the smallest of the Soldiers to bond and learn from time, but that is not what makes “I’ve helped grow an excellent “First, I hope to develop a installations where Soldiers need each other,” he said. memories worth having. Getting program and allowed it to thrive,” system to help track BOSS partic- the most support,” said Turner. “It BOSS advisor and Librarian Ca- involved in the community, expe- said Turner. “As a result, we have ipation across the Army to develop is here that BOSS would be able sey Grimmer said that Turner was riencing new things and making been able to give back to the metrics which show the benefi ts to provide the greatest benefi t to tireless in his dedication and during personal connections is what community, help support the the BOSS program provides par- Soldiers’ quality of life and to the his tenure, participation in the pro- will leave a person refl ecting on Army mission within the region, ticipants. Th ese would help show community as a whole.” gram grew exponentially as have their time and saying, ‘that was and improve the quality of life for the impact that BOSS has on ev- Turner’s own metrics as Okina- the types of events and community worth it.’ Th at is how I’ve tried to the Soldiers under the program’s erything from promotion rates to wa BOSS President are impressive service opportunities off ered. spend my time on Okinawa and umbrella. With my move to avoiding adverse action,” he said. — especially for a smaller-sized Th e crown jewel of Turner’s my biggest focus with the BOSS IMCOM, I hope to be able to Turner’s other goals include: garrison like Okinawa. community service eff orts is a program as a whole.” JULY 22, 2016 SAMURAI GATE 9 Choosing USNHO’s Sailor of the Quarter

By Joe Andes addition to being knowledgeable on all United States Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan these topics, the nominees also have to be Public Affairs Offi ce active in the command and the commu- 7/14/2016 — Anyone who visits the nity and stand out amongst their peers.” United States Naval Hospital Okinawa, Candidates spend countless hours Japan Facebook page has probably seen studying and preparing for these boards the posts recognizing the Sailor of the as every tiny detail must be just right. Quarter awardees. We’re quite proud of Th ey also have to be prepared for any them and rightfully so. Earning the title of question the board may throw at them. Sailor of the Quarter is no easy task. Out of “A ft er is all said and done, the board the entire command, only three Sailors are is usually left with a very challenging chosen each quarter; a Senior Sailor, Junior task because we have to choose the best Sailor and Blue Jacket. What you may not amongst a group of nominees that have know is just how these Sailors are chosen. displayed tremendous performance for Each quarter, every directorate at the the quarter they are being nominated for,” hospital is charged with selecting the said Cordero. “Even as a board member, I best-qualifi ed Sailor to represent them in get goose bumps at every board I sit in.” each of the three categories. Many direc- Only one out of nine candidates will torates have large numbers of personnel make the cut and be selected as the Sailor (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class William McCann) assigned and oft en conduct boards to of the Quarter for their respective rank ^A board made up of Chief Petty Offi cers at USNHO, Japan interview a selectee from the Directorate for Mental Health during the hospital’s Junior Sailor of the Quarter board for the 2nd quarter of 2016. Left to right: HMC (SW) Eduardo choose their Sailor of the Quarter candi- category. Th ose chosen as Sailor of the Cordero, HMC (FMF/SW) Marlon Malicdem, HMC (SW/FMF) Akira Radke, HMC (FMF/SW/AW) Dextropaolo Gob, and date. Once each Directorate has made their Quarter then vie for the title of Sailor of HMC (FMF) Edgard Afable. selections, the nominees then compete at the Year at the hospital. the command level. Th e hospital’s Chief “Believe it or not, I prepared for it for His eff orts paid off . Imperial was the preparation and commitment it takes Petty Offi cers will test each candidate one year,” said Hospital Corpsman 2nd named U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa to compete may seem like a daunting task, on their knowledge of essential subjects. Class William Imperial, a member of the Junior Sailor of the Year and then con- Sailors will reap rewards that will stay with With a careful eye, they will scrutinize hospital’s Staff , Education and Training De- tinued on to the regional level. He was them long aft er the board has concluded. each nominee on matters such as uniform partment. “I competed for Junior Sailor of named Navy Medicine West Junior Sailor “What a lot of Sailors don’t take into appearance and military bearing. the Year in 2014 and did not win that year. of the Year for 2015. consideration is the long term eff ect this “Th e boards can be intense, but more I was somewhat disappointed but looked “My main goal was just to win Junior has on someone’s career,” said Cordero. accurately, they’re very competitive,” said at it in a positive way because I knew I still Sailor of the year at the hospital,” Imperi- “Th is makes Sailors stronger candidates Hospital Corpsman Chief (SW) Eduardo had to develop myself as a Sailor.” al said. “But with my chain of command’s for advancement due to the vast amount Cordero. As U.S. Naval Hospital Okina- Imperial took the lesson to heart and guidance and mentorship I won at a of information each nominee is charged wa’s Directorate of Mental Health Senior applied himself even harder the following higher level. So now, I continue to guide with knowing. It helps with evaluations Enlisted Leader, he’s played a part in a year. my junior Sailors on the same path I went and awards; a nomination alone speaks number of these selection boards. “I was involved in the Command through. Th e greatest feeling for me is to volumes. It also makes Sailors more effi - “Th e nominees have to brush up on more, took more responsibilities that know that I am mentoring Sailors.” cient in their performance because they important topics such as military histo- I am not used to, and volunteered my According to Chief Cordero, leadership get a taste of what running on all cylin- ry, Navy programs and policies, rating free time to help the Command and the lessons are just one of the many benefi ts of ders feels like and they usually continue knowledge and much more,” he said. “In community,” he said. competing for one of these awards. While at that level of output.”

Okinawa’s Exchange expands layaway to Include laptops, tablets for Back-to-School season

By Army & Air Force Exchange “Having up-to-date technology can be Service Public Affairs vital to succeeding in the classroom, and 7/15/2016 — Th e Army & Air Force the Kadena Main Exchange is making Exchange Service is helping military it easier for military families to manage students head to the top of the class expenses to get the tools students need during the 2016-17 school year by ex- to succeed,” said Kadena Main Exchange tending its layaway program to include Store Manager, Ann Yi. “Th e extended lay- computers and tablets needed to suc- away program helps parents and students ceed in the classroom. stick to their back-to-school budgets.” From July 1 to Aug. 31, just in time A $3 service fee and a deposit of 15 for back-to-school season, Kadena percent are required to hold items on Main Exchange guests can use layaway layaway. Items must be picked up by to hold computers, notebooks, tablets Aug. 31. Shoppers can visit customer and iPads — items that are not typically service at the Kadena Main Exchange eligible for the program. for complete details. 10 SAMURAI GATE JULY 22, 2016

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 and Camp Foster Display/Article/417033/18th-mission- Survey (JOES). Take a few minutes to fi ll out Kadena Chapel Vacation Bible School emergency numbers support-group (New applications) (SY the JOES when you get it by mail or email. The Kadena Chapel will be hosting Vacation Kadena Fire Emergency Services reminds 16-17), applicants may e-mail a copy of the JOES is a survey that asks questions about Bible School July 25-29 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. everyone to program their cell phones application and their most recent LES and/ your military health care experience. It’s Please join us for a week of crafts, games, with the emergency numbers. To report an or pay stub of all household income earners secure and we won’t share your personal snacks, Bible lessons, and fun! This event emergency on Kadena via cell, dial 098-934- to: [email protected] to information. Your JOES responses tell us is open to all children who have completed 5911, and from an offi ce phone, dial 911. For apply electronically. You may also apply in what we’re doing right and what we can do kindergarten through 5th grade. Chapel Camp Foster via cell, dial 098-911-1911, or person, Building 99 (behind Dunkin’ Donuts), better. For more information visit www.health. attendance is not required. Children and from an offi ce phone, dial 911. 18th Mission Support Group; bring a hard mil, or call the 18th MDG POC Master Sgt. volunteers can sign up at vbsmate.com/ copy of the application and your LES and/or Restie Mangiliman at 630-4992. kadenavbs. For more information, contact Education and Training Office closure pay stub(s). For more information, call DSN Tina Firlik at 634-4946. Due to manning issues, the base Education 632-5932/34, COMM 098-962-5932/34. UPCOMING EVENTS and Training Offi ce will be closed to Lego Master Builder Event Team Kadena Second Quarter Awards customers on Aug. 11. Testing will remain Officer Christian Fellowship (OCF) The Air Force Association Keystone Chapter Ceremony open/go on as scheduled. We apologize Come out and meet fellow offi cer Christian will be presenting Lego July 23 from 8 a.m. The Team Kadena Second Quarter Awards for any inconvenience and appreciate your families and have an evening of food, to noon at the Schilling Community Center. Ceremony will be Aug. 4 at 3 p.m. in the patience and understanding. For more fellowship and bible study. Children are The event open to grades K-4. Limited space Keystone Theater. Please come out and information, contact the Education Offi ce at welcome. Occurs every Sunday from 4:30-7 available. Lego prizes to be awarded. For support our 18th Wing, Partner Unit Group 634-1500, option 1 or via email at kadena. p.m. For more information, contact Lt. Col. more information or register, contact stem@ and Team Kadena Second Quarter award [email protected] Joseph Silvers at 634-0476/080-8952-2192. keystoneeafa.org winners. Nominees please be at the theater no later than 2 p.m. for practice. For more 2016 Presidential Primaries 18th Medical Group Exchange party of Idonesia-Okinawa 2016 information, contact Master Sgt. Shawna 2016 Presidential Elections are underway. pharmacy hours change The Society of Friendship for Okinawa- Broussard Jones at 632-7216. Register to vote now. For a full list go to: Effective July 11, the 18th MDG pharmacy will Indonesia Joint with PPI (Indonesia Students http://www.fvap.gov/vao/vag/appendix/state- change the hours of operation to the following: Association) Okinawa Branch, will be Kadena Medical Clinic Sports elections. For more information, visit the Kadena Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. / holding the 12th annual Indonesia-Okinawa Physical Day Voting Sharepoint site at: https://kadena.eis. Tues: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. / Every third Thursday Exchange Party on July 23 from 3-5 p.m. The The Kadena Medical Clinic will be hosting a pacaf.af.mil/18WG/programs/VAO/SitePages/ of each month: 7:30 a.m. – noon. For more annual event is for familiarizing ties between walk in basic sports physical before the start of Home.aspx, or talk to your squadrons UVAO, or information, call 630-4817. Okinawa and Indonesia with a wide variety of the school year so kids can start participating email [email protected]. Indonesia cultural performances, food tasting in the sports for which they signed up. Chapel contract position from both countries, and door prizes. The Immunizations will be offered as well. Date is English as a Second Language The Kadena Chapel is seeking a Catholic event will be at the Haebaru Town Hall. Ticket Aug. 20 from 8 a.m. – noon with the backup Instructors Wanted Parish Coordinator. The position will be price is 1,000 Yen. Tickets are available at the date being Aug. 27. One thing that we are Central Texas College is seeking part-time responsible for Catholic Parish administrative door. For more information, contact Michael doing and recommending this year to prevent English as a Second Language instructors functions at Kadena. The position is open Van Stone at 634-2961. long wait times and bottlenecking is that we to teach on Kadena and Foster. Instructors presently until July 25. For more information, divided the times the patients can show up wanted for day and/or night beginners level contact Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Deprinzio at 634- USO Kadena H2GO 5k based on the fi rst letter of their last names: courses. Must possess an Associate’s Degree 2219 or [email protected] or Tech. USO Kadena is hosting its annual 5k H2GO 8 – 9 a.m.: A,B,C, D, E, F or higher or one year teaching ESL experience Sgt. Kevin Chellis at [email protected] or fun run on Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. – noon. Sign up 9- 10 a.m.: G,H, I, J, K, L OCONUS or foreign certifi cation (TOEFL, TEFL, at 634-1288. online using the Eventzilla link provided at our 10 – 11 a.m.: M, N, O, P, Q, R etc.). For more information, email admin.oki@ USO Kadena Facebook page or at the USO 11 a.m. – noon: S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z pfec.ctcd.edu or call DSN 634-6879. Military Health System Joint Outpatient Kadena. Unit with the most registered paid For any questions or concerns, contact Tech. Experience Survey (JOES) runners will receive support from the USO Sgt. Michael Villas at [email protected] 718th CES Housing Maintenance Starting Aug. 2016, the Military Health System for a unit function in September! For more or 630-4060. Service Call will roll out Joint Outpatient Experience information, contact Brent Cook at 634-3889. Continued on PAGE 11 For those trying to contact the 718th CES Housing Maintenance Service Call Center, they can be reached by cellphone by dialing 098- 961-4663 then select Option 5. Routine work requests can be submitted online, emailed, or walk-in for service. To submit a work request online, go to http://www.housing.af.mil/ okinawa/index.asp then click on the Housing Maintenance Customer Service link. To send a work request via email, send it to 718ces. [email protected] and include occupant’s name, house number, housing area, phone number, and the housing maintenance service needed. For walk-in service, we are located on Kadena Air Base in Bldg. 1473 and are open 24 hours, 7 days a week. For more information, contact Urika Seals at 632-0021.

Free and Reduced Lunch Program (FRLP) Announcement: Program registration for Department of Defense Schools To be eligible for the FRLP during the 2016- 2017 Academic School Year, applicants must renew their application via e-mail or in person. The new application will be available on July 1, at the following web-site: http:// www.kadena.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/ JULY 22, 2016 SAMURAI GATE 11

ACE Back to School Clothing Drive enrolled in the STAR program. The volunteers Airmen Committed to Excellence is hosting will meet at Ryukyu/Kadena Middle School on a Back to School Clothing Drive July 1 – Kadena Air Base Bldg 1984. The attire will be Aug. 29. Drop off your donations in the box Civilian clothing or uniform and aletter and/ located in your respective squadron. For more or Certifi cate of appreciation will be given. All information, contact Airman 1st Class Tiffany volunteers will receive a brief training prior to Rep at 090-9788-5204 or [email protected] working with students. We would prefer for volunteers to be able to commit to volunteering VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES either on Wednesday or Thursday on a weekly Volunteers needed for Defense POW/MIA basis. For more information, contact Natarsha Accounting Agency (DPAA) missions Baker at [email protected] or Volunteers are needed for missions to Laos, at 634-0217. Vietnam, Cambodia and Solomon Islands. Below are the guidelines necessary to Cherubims Animal Garden volunteer participate in this exceptional opportunity. All At least 20 volunteers are needed to help the volunteers must: Cherubims Animal Garden in Ishikawa move to -Be approved by their commander via a different location. Event date is July 23 from signed memorandum to proceed on a 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. For more information, 45-60 day TDY. contact Staff Sgt. Torris Brown at 630-4592 -Have a current fi tness score of 80 or or register at the following link: http://www. greater. signupgenius.com/go/30e0b4eaaac29a6f85- -Possess an offi cial passport that is valid cherubims2 through 2016 - Be paygradeE-5 through E-8 (Any AFSC). Midori School Age Program -Member must not be in his/her AEF bucket Volunteers are needed for an after school or band to include training. program interacting/playing games with 20-30 **Senior Airmen can apply - Commander local kids. Meet at the Kadena Public Affairs must include statement in memo that attests Offi ce (building 404 across from Keystone to the selected airman’s professionalism. Theater) at 3:30 p.m. Event date is July 28 These missions are funded by DPAA. For from 4-5:30 p.m. Attire is civilian clothes more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Kenneth covering tattoos. At least 10 volunteers are De Gracia at 449-8874 or at kenneth. needed. For more information, contact Staff [email protected] or email pacaf.a1rp@ Sgt. Kurt Ali at [email protected] or Airman 1st us.af.mil. Class Robertreisean Yurko at robertreisean. [email protected] or at 634-4243. Air Force Association Keystone Chapter needs volunteers AFSA Intramural plus three open ball The Air Force Association Keystone Chapter players softball tournament is looking for volunteers for the Lego Build Kadena’s Air Force Sergeants Association Master Event July 23 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chapter 1553 needs volunteers for the Positions: Set-up, Tear-Down, Coaches (To softball tournament Aug. 5 from 6-10 p.m. and work with kids), Judges (to evaluate Projects) Aug. 6 from 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. The tournament will For more information, contact Senior Airman be on the four-diamonds softball fi elds on Frank Pillar or Airman 1st Class Samuel Kadena. Volunteer positions will be for set-up, Benson at 634-1945/080-6499-9974. tear-down, umpires, cooking and concession handlers. All volunteers will receive a brief Volunteers Needed at Kadena training prior to shift. We would prefer for Middle School volunteers to work a morning, afternoon or The KDMS Students Taking Academic evening shift and be able to commit before Responsibility (STAR) Program is looking for Wednesday, Aug. 3. For more information, 30 volunteers to serve as mentors for the contact Tech. Sgt. Jamie Smith at jamie. students. The duties will consist of assisting [email protected] or at 634-2889/070-1433- students with academic assignments who are 1133. 12 SAMURAI GATE JULY 22, 2016