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MINAMIASHIGARA CITY, Japan - Children from Camp Zama take lessons from their sumo instructor during a one-day bilateral sumo experience held Sunday a
the Minamiashigara City Gymnastic Center in Kanagawa. Nearly 60 people from the installation attended the event. For more on this story, see Page 2.
Heavy competitionPhoto by Tetsuo Nakaha
Army summit launches Sexual Assault Prevention Month
WASHINGTON As a part of the
Armys ongoing commitment to address
the problem of sexual harassment/assault
and eliminate them from its ranks, the Army
held its third Sexual Harassment/Sexual As-
sault Prevention Summit in Arlington, Va.,
from Monday through today. This summit
served as the launch event for Sexual As-
sault Awareness Month.
Army leaders at the brigade and battalion
level, interested Congressional representa-tives and staffers, subject-matter experts
from the civil sector, and sexual harassment/
assault prevention and response proponents
gathered to discuss progress in implement-
ing the I. A.M. Strong campaign. This
campaign is at the core of the Army strategy
to stamp out sexual harassment and assault,
Army ofcials said.
Were launching an updated training
program at the summit that combines
prevention of sexual harassment training
with sexual assault prevention training,
said Carolyn Collins, program manager
of the Armys Sexual Harassment/Assault
Response and Prevention, or SHARP pro-
gram. This brings unity of effort to what
was once training and awareness programs
once managed in multiple organizations.
The theme for this years summit, Hurts
one. Affects all Preventing sexual as-sault is everyones duty, emphasized the
importance of prevention and ties it to one
of the Armys core values: duty.
The summit continued Phase II of the
campaign by focusing efforts on brigade
and battalion leaders and their SHARP
proponents. The goal for this summit was
to partner with national counterparts to
build a foundation where Army community
members leaders, Soldiers, civilians and
family members take ownership of their
individual and collective roles in preventing
sexual harassment and the crime of sexual
assault, Collins said.
The cornerstone of the prevention strat-
egy is the I. A.M Strong campaign, where
the letters I. A.M. stand for Intervene, Act
and Motivate, Collins said. She explained
that the purpose of the I. A.M. Strong is to
encourage Soldiers to take action to preventsexual assault and to actively foster respect-
ful treatment of others.
The strategy consists of four integrated
phases and has policy, procedure, training
and assessment components, which will
continue through 2014 and beyond.
The campaign kicked off its rst phase,
leadership commitment, at a preven
summit in September 2008. The prog
consists of four phases to be carried
Army-wide over a ve-year period.
campaign features Soldiers as inuen
role models and provides peer-to-
messages outlining the Armys intent
every Soldier to intervene to protect
low Soldiers.
The campaign aims to help transf
the Army climate to one where reportin
incidents is encouraged, and to achiev
incident-free Army in short, for the Ato become a model for the nation in se
assault prevention, Collins said.
Phase II of the campaign was launc
in April 2009. Titled Army-wide Com
ment, this phase emphasizes the crit
Army Public Affairs
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NEWS
Zama Briefs
Easter Sunrise ServiceA sunrise service for Easter is scheduled
to be held from 6 to 7 a.m. Sunday at the
Camp Zama Golf Course Club House.
The event is open to all members of the
community. Breakfast will be servedfollowing the service.
Road closureA portion of the road near the corners of
1st Avenue and I Street on Camp Zama
are scheduled to be closed through April
16. The purpose of the closure is to
replace a sewer line along the south side
of Bldg. 101. Flagmen will direct the ow
of vehicular trafc during the period of
closure. Drivers are advised to use caution
when near the construction site. For more
information, call 263-5931.
Credit, debit now availableat Zama Post OfceThe credit and debit card machines at
the Camp Zama Post Ofce are nowoperational and available for customers.
For more information, call the Camp
Zama Post Ofce at 263-3347.
Narita Bus ScheduleUndergoes ChangesSince Feb. 1, the schedule for the bus to
Narita Airport changed as follows: A bus
now leaves Bldg. 780 (Army lodging) on
Camp Zama at 8:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.;
the Camp Zama Community Club at 9 a.m.
and 1 p.m.; and the Sagamihara Housing
Area bus stop at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
A bus now leaves Naritas Terminal 1
parking lot at 4 and 7 p.m., delaying
departure until 8:30 p.m. for late-arriving
manifested passengers.
Family Matters BlogA former editor and writer for the
American Forces Press Service has
launched the Family Matters Blog to
provide resources and support to military
families as well as encourage a dialogue
on topics ranging from deployments to
the challenges of everyday life. The blog
features current, up-to-date postings that
matter to military families. To view the
blog, go to: http://afps.dodlive.mil/
Military Spouse DayMay 7 has been declared as Military
Spouse Day. To better highlight the lives
of military spouses, the Torii is asking for
essays and editorials about the day-to-dayexperiences of military spouses in the U.S.
Army Japan community. Essays should
be no more than 500 words and should be
submitted no later than April 30. Please
email your submissions to the USAG-J
Deputy PAO at christopher.i.bush@
us.army.mil
End of heating seasonDaytime heating will cease when the
three-day average temperature reaches
68 degrees Fahrenheit. Night time heating
will cease when the thee-day average
reaches 55 degrees.
Camp Zama children experience
one-day bilateral sumo eventBy Tetsuo Nakaara
Torii Staff
More than 20 children from Camp Zama,
Zama City and Minamiashigara City had
the opportunity to build friendships during
a one-day bilateral sumo-wrestling experi-
ence Sunday at the Minamiashigara City
Gymnastic Center in Kanagawa.
This was the third annual event that
the Camp Zama community and the city
councils of Zama and Minamiashigara
coordinated in order to share their cultures
and build a bilateral relationship through
the traditional Japanese sport.
Minamiashigara City is well-known as
the home of Kintaro, the strong but gentle
hero of a famous Japanese folk tale. The
folk tale says that Kintaro could take down
a bear in a sumo match.
All of the children who participatedput on a mawashi, or sumo belt, with help
from the volunteer staff. They appeared
to be miniature, wire-thin versions of the
famously large wrestlers and got themselves
ready for the action.
After a stretching exercise, instructors
taught the children some basic of the basic
moves and manners of the sport. In sumo,
the most important aspect is respect for
ones opponent, said Mitsuhiro Kishida,
president of the Minamiashigara Kintaro
Sumo Association.
Sumo wrestler pays respect to their
opponent no matter if they win or lose
the game, said Kishida. You never look
down your opponent if you win, and you
have to be proud even if you lose. We allght openly and squarely with nothing but
a mawashi belt.
A childrens sumo tournament was held
after the practice. The games were catego-
rized by age. Pablo Ortiz, 11, a fth-grader
at John O. Arnn Elementary school, won in
the 9-to-11-year-old division.
It was very hard and I tried my best
and I won, said Ortiz. Japanese kids are
little, but they are very good wrestlers. I
liked play sumo very much; I may try do-
ing this again.
Nearly 50 parents and family members
also attended the event to cheer for their
children and experience a piece of Japanese
culture.I think its a great opportunity for chil-
dren to experience the culture, said Mike
Fies, project manager for the Japan Engineer
District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Its exciting. I like to watch sumo on T
want my kids to learn more about Japa
culture while we are here in Japan.
After the tournament, all particip
had a chance to taste chanko soup, w
is a famous dish that is prepared for su
wrestlers.
On the way back to Camp Zama,
group toured the Minamiashigara F
Museum where they learned the history
culture of Minamiashigara City.
Sumo is getting popular all overworld, said Kishida. We really apprec
the opportunity to share our culture thro
sumo, and are looking forward to continu
this relationship.
Photo by Tetsuo Naka
Jack McCarthy, 8, plays sumo with Japanese children during the one day bilat
sumo event at Minamiashigara city Sunday. More than 20 children includes Am
can and Japanese had an opportunity to learn about sumo.
SUMMIT, From page 1
commitment of every leader, Soldier and community member in
preventing this crime.
The Army is halfway through this two-year phase, and Collins
said the phase exit criterion is for every member of the Army to
have ownership of sexual-assault prevention.
Phase III will be Achieve Cultural Change and Phase IV will
be Sustainment, Renement and Sharing Best Practices.
During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, its important to bring
visibility to the Armys I. A.M Strong program, and for leaders and
trainers at all levels to conduct training and emphasize the supportavailable to victims, said Collins. We will also be sharing best
practices with them through command information media.
To facilitate battalion-level programs in 2009, Department of the
Army G-1 distributed kits containing I. A.M. Strong materials to
commanders down to the battalion level and sponsored command
and community events to bring awareness to the need for preven-
tion and to reduce the stigma for reporting this crime. These efforts
included sponsoring the Army Soldier Show, the Army Concert
Series and partnering with the BOSS program to more effectively
reach the target audience of young Soldiers.
Army G-1 has an ongoing Army-wide tour of the popular pro-
duction known as Sex Signals, which has been shown more than
600 times, including in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait.
G-1 continues to support commands with this training in s-
cal 2010.
The Army is currently scheduling the Sex Signals Tour to
sist commands. This 90-minute program uses skits and real
scenarios to educate Soldiers about issues such as rape and se
assault, Collins said.
Other new Army training initiatives include distributing
training support materials for annual, pre- and post-deploym
training, installation orientation training and self-study traini
Additionally, Criminal Investigation Command and the O
of the Judge Advocate General have taken steps to support vic
and hold offenders accountable. These include:
hiring national experts in prosecution and investigations
hiring and placing 30 special investigators and 15 prostors at Army installations with the highest occurrences of se
assault;
hiring 35 examiners at the U.S. Army Criminal Investiga
Laboratory;
funding specialized training with the National Advoc
Center for Army prosecutors; and
establishing a mobilized investigation training team to t
all CID battalions.
The Armys focus continues to be prevention, caring for
tims, taking appropriate action against Soldiers who commit t
offenses, and constant monitoring and rening of the program
its related strategies and policies, Collins said.
More information on the Armys SHARP program and cove
of the summit and events during sexual assault awareness m
can be found at www.preventsexualassault.army.mil.
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TORII April 1, 2010
CommentarySt. Maj. Scarlett StabelCommand Sergeant MajorU.S. Army Garrison Japan
Conict resolution: A life skill for todays world
Life has no end of difculties. No person lives free
from internal or external conict. The amount of stress
produced by a conict depends on the complexity of the
conict and the difculty involved in resolving it. But
conict has many positive points. Conict is a sign that
change has to be made, as well as a time for clarifying
roles and objectives, while reducing tensions. Basically
we have personal, interpersonal, intergroup and organiza-
tional conict. Personal conict is within the individual;
interpersonal is between two individuals or within a group;
intergroup is among several groups; organizational conict
is structurally built into the situation.
Conict is inherent in any dynamic organization. The
aim is not to repress conict, but to devise ways of resolv-
ing it. During conict, both complimentary and conicting
views are basic elements for the resolution of issues. For
example, an essential skill is to develop an awareness of
the dynamics working within the group and have sensitivity
to the needs of individual group members. All staff must
be attentive to attitudinal shifts in communication between
men and women. Some men think that to be masculine,
they have to be radically different from women. This cre-
ates the communication model of superior-subordinate, and
produces a masculine certifying atmosphere that makes
men hostile to accepting women as colleagues. You are as
you think and attitudes inuence perception.
Each person who is resolving conict is actually in the
role of a negotiator; as such, they must cluster, consolidate
and liquidate issues and nd a common agreement among
them. Stabilizing and guiding confusion requires patience
and a high degree of rational control over feelings. There-
fore, the longer the conict exits, the more stress a person
will experience. As such, the negotiator needs to humanize
the conict and develop a tolerance for ambiguity. The next
task is, do not to create problems, resolve them. Then, an-
ticipate issues, have a conceptual map of cause and effect,
and create incentives to motivate people to change.
Resolving conict means identifying and labeling feel-
ings. Feelings build trust. Concealed feelings create sus-
picion and doubt. People observing us know that we have
experienced some feelings, but they cannot identify it, as
such, an atmosphere free of psychological threat must be
created. So, when you are resolving conict, communicate
to express, not to impress. Then separate what you observe
happening from your opinions about what is happening.
Then separate how you feel about what is happening from
your opinions about what is happening. Progress will move
only as fast as the other persons resistance will allow. As
a result, people need time to understand and integrate the
dynamics of the cause and effects of the emotions associ-
ated with conict.
By hlary Valdez
Camp Zama Army Community Service
Greetings U.S. Army Garrison Japan!
Spring has sprung on the Kanto Plain and
that means more than just longer days, ris-
ing temperatures and skyrocketing pollen
counts. It also means its time to kick-off
the USAG-J Quarters Beautication Com-
petition.
Ive got to say that this is one of my
favorite programs that we do here in the
Camp Zama community. Thats because
Quarters Beautication is not just a contest,
its a way we all actively take ownership of
our fantastic community.When I am out and about on Camp Zama,
Sagamihara Family Housing Area or Sagami
General Depot, I love seeing folks out tak-
ing care of their yards, planting owers
and really putting their personal stamp
on their quarters.
Not only is getting out in the yard a great
way to transform your living quarters in a
home, its also a great activity for the whole
family. Kids love getting down and working
in the dirt with mom and dad.
Another great thing about the program
is that its extremely contagious. If you
see your neighbors out making their yards
into a landscaping masterpiece, you will
have an extra incentive to get out there andmake your yard a work of art, too. Nobody
wants to be the person with the knee-high
grass and unkempt foliage pouring out
everywhere and if neighbors on all sides
have their yards looking sharp, you may
be more inclined to get out and keep your
place looking sharp.
There is nothing better than coming back
from a long day at the ofce and seeing a
pristinely manicured lawn adorned with
an assortment of owers and other plants.
Taking the time to spruce up the yard really
will turn your quarters into your home.
Every month USAG-J community
mayors for Zama, SHA and Depot chooseseveral of the most outstanding yards in
the community for a prize. We post the
sign in front of these winners homes to
recognize the hard work they have put into
their quarters.
In addition to posting a sign in your yard,
winners are also presented with gift certi-
cates from Army and Air Force Exchange
Services and other local vendors from both
on and off post. Last year, we had some
outstanding yards and I was extremely
impressed at how serious folks take their
landscaping ventures.
On or around April 22, which is Earth
Day, the self-help stores give out free owers
and plants for members of the community.
All you have to do is head over to the self-help ofces and pick up your owers.
We have one of the best Self-Help Pro-
grams around here at USAG-J and there
are hundreds of mowers, tools, and o
home-improvement equipment avail
for our residents in on-post housing. C
Zama, SHA, and Sagami Depot all h
self-help ofces. Camp Zamas self-
ofce is closed Monday and Tuesday, S
is closed Tuesday and Wednesday and D
is closed Thursday and Friday. They ar
opened from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. but clo
from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch.
I look forward to seeing all of you
working in the dirt!I also want to remind all of you that
next Community Information Excha
will be held at the Camp Zama Commu
Club at 9 a.m. on April 6. There is no b
venue to make sure that your concern
addressed and your voice is heard. USA
just completed a fantastic Army Fa
Action Plan conference last month and
addressed a lot of important issues fa
our community but the AFAP process i
just an annual conference; it is a continu
process and the C.I.E. is a great way to b
upon the AFAP process.
April is also the Month of the Mili
Child and Sexual Assault Prevention Mo
Stay tuned to the Channel 13 and be su
keep reading the Torii for news and nabout these important events for our A
Family.
Support and Defend! Ichi Dan!
Quarters beautification puts a
personal stamp on your home
Disharmony in life is expected, but people who
their problems and do something constructive about t
are most likely to make an adequate response to psyc
logical stress.
In most cases people are adaptive and willing to m
a social adjustment for success. Most of the time, pe
will do what is asked of them, providing they know wh
expected of them. A critical insight factor is to be atten
to the expectations we put on people who lack skills o
fundamental levels of insight to make sudden change
The art of living is trial and error. The pain of li
the tax paid for participating in life. Understanding
paradoxes of conict in everyday life is a stepping s
toward resolving conict successfully. To manage con
remember the three Rs: Recover, Refocus, Regenerat
Recover means take small breaks. Refocus m
look at the big picture. Regenerate means get some
talk with friends. All change is stressful for your bo
Your body cannot tell the difference between positiv
negative conict. In either case, your body experience
same stress effects. No one can escape conict. Con
is a necessary and important part of life. If you bec
accustomed to the dynamics of conict, then you wil
able to see the pattern within the conict. This will
you to be at ease with the ambiguities that conict cre
And for that reason, a person needs harmony. Harmon
unity in diversity.
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SCHOOL NEWS
UpcomingOngoing Events
Post-Combat Stress SupportA special support group to assist those experiencing
symptoms of post-combat stress is offered from 11:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the community room at
Army Community Services. For more information, call
Gary Woods at 263-8091.
New Parent Support ProgramThe New Parent Support Program, a division of the Family
Advocacy Program, specializes in assisting and offering
services to new and expecting parents. Play Morning, an
interactive playgroup for parents and children up to age
6 is held 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the EDIS Building
at Arnn Elementary School. and the same time every
second, third and fourth Thursday at SHA CDC. Breast
Feeding Support Groups are held on the rst Thursday
of the month, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at ACS and the third
Monday of the month, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at SHA CDC.
Baby Bundles is a program that provides information
and supplies for new and expecting parents.They are
available, along with electric breast pumps, for loan by
contacting 263-2382.
Free Bowling ThursdaysZama Bowling Center is open for free bowling from 3 to7 p.m. Thursdays to promote family time. Free bowling
is also offered from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through
Friday with a lunch purchase of $4.50 or more. Pre-paid
bowling cards are also available. For more information,
call 263-4780.
Strikeout Autism EventThe Camp Zama Army Community Service will host a
Strikeout Autism bowling event to honor the Month
of the Military Child and Autism Awareness Month on
Apr. 25 from 1:30 3:30 p.m. For more information, call
263-4572.
NSPS Town Hall MeetingA USARPAC National Security Personnel System town
hall meeting will be held on Apr. 20 at the Camp Zama
Community Club from 1:30 4 p.m. All Department
of the Army Civilians are required to attend. A VideoTeleconference will be held for civilian employees at Kure
and Okinawa from 9:00 11:30 a.m. on Apr. 20.
CENTRAL ISSUE FACILITYThe CIF will be closed to conduct required semi-annual
inventory form March 22 - 25.We will be open for emergency
issues and turn-ins. For emergencies, please call Mr. Bishop
at 263-5880 or Mr. Sakata at 263-7454.
Army Family Action PlanAFAP is a year-round process. To submit and AFAP issue,
log onto http://www.mwrjapan.jp.pac.army.miland click
on Submit an AFAP Community Idea/Concern. Issues
can be submitted anonymously and will be sent directly
to the AFAP program manager.
Military Personnel DivisionThe Military Personnel Division (MPD) will be conducting
a Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) exercise from 29
March 2 April which will result in limited services during
this timeframe. Please contact the MPD at 263-397
Alcohol Awareness MonthApril is Alcohol Awareness Month. If you, or anyone you
know, are struggling with an alcohol related problem, call
263-8059.
Classic Car Show Nostalgic 2 Day
@ Pacico Yokohama, Apr 3-4
Fertility Festival Kanamara Matsu@ Wakamiya Machimangu KanayamJinja Shrine, Kawasaki City, Apr 4
Samurai Warriors Parade @ YugawaTown, Kanagawa, Apr 4
Oiran Parade Edo Yoshiwara OirDochu in Asakusa, Tokyo, Apr 10* Oiran were courtesans who exited in the Edo Period,
distinguished themselves by their beautiful kimonos
unique walking style. The parade starts at 1330. It wi
postponed to the next day, 11 Apr, in case of rain.
Earth Day Tokyo 2010 @ Yoyogi PaTokyo, Apr 17-18
Web-based Report CardsThe Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) has released a web-based
School Report Cards (SRCs) in an effort to provide more information on school
performance and accountability. The SRCs list school contact information, school
improvement goals, a schools student demographic prole, and academic indicators
such as the SAT and TerraNova scores. The SRCs were created as a part of DoDEAs
response to greater accountability to parents and stakeholders. They are designed to
help families who may be transitioning to DoDEA schools by giving them an over-
view of a new school before their child ever sets foot in the classroom. This year
marks the initial launch of the SRCs. To access the SRCs, visit: https://webapps.dodea.
edu/SRC/.
Zama Child Development Center:263-8081
SHA Child Development Center: 267-6153 ap.16: Parents Night Out, 5 - 11:30 p.m.
. SaS oPen reCreation ProGram: Parents! Are you looking for programs
that your school-aged children can participate in? Children! Are you looking for things thatwill keep you active and busy outside of the house? If so, then the OPEN RECREATION
PROGRAM events are for you! All events guarantee fun! School Age Services is offering
open recreation opportunities in the weekday and Saturday afternoons for youth currently
enrolled in grades one to six.
rgs: To register your child or for more information please stop by theCYS Central Enrollment Registry Ofce in Bldg 533 on Camp Zama, or call 263-4125
or SAS at 267-6013.
John O. Arnn Elementary: 267-6602 Visit the Web at www.arnn-es.pac.dodea.edufor information pertaining to John O.
Arnn Elementary. S S:Sure Start applications for the 2009/10 school year are now available atArnn Elementary School. Families whose children will be 4 years old by Sept. 1 and
meet some of the eligibility criterion are encouraged to apply. These criterion incl
children of low birth rates, child has a parent who was a teenager when the rst cwas born, child has a parent whose primary language is not English, child has a pawho has not graduated high school, child is in family headed by a single parent or military, child in a family with E-1 to E-4 or GS-1 to GS-4 or NSPS pay band 1 or NAor NAF-2 equivalents take rst priority. (E-5 to E-6 or GS 5 to GS 6 or NAF 3-4 tsecond priority, E-7 to E-9 or GS-7 to GS-9 or NAF 3-4 rank equivalents take t
priority). For more information, call the school at 267-6602.
Zama American Middle School: 263-4040 Z ac m Sch P tch ogz (ZMS PTO
accepting membership applications for the current school year 2009/2010 and n
school year 2010/2011. Parents & teachers of current 7th & 8th grade students at Z
Middle School, as well as parents of current 6th Grade students (future ZMS stude
are encouraged to join and support ZMS PTO. Please contact ZMS PTO at: zmsp
gmail.com
Zama American High School: 263-3181
nFl Ps sps s pp css: National Football League playerssponsoring the cost of $199 SAT and ACT prep software for all military families.
sponsorship waves the $199 retail cost of the software and military members only
the shipping and handling costs. For more information, go to: www.militaryhomefr
dod.mil/NFLdonation
Child, Youth and School Services: 263-4500u- Pg:A new program starting today aims to help the Camp Zama commun
youth succeed academically. The U-turn program is designed for youths to get p
tutoring; get help with college preparation and career exploration; scholarships nancial aid application assistance; and staff and volunteer support. A bus back to S
and Atsugi will be provided every night at 8 p.m. The U-turn program will be avail
at the Camp Zama Youth Center every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6 8
For more information, call 263-4500.
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On the huntMax Brantley, right, and other children in the 6-to-8-year-old age group kneel to pick up eggs during Camp Zamas annual Easter Egg Hunt, held Saturday on th
eld outside the Youth Center here. Approximately 4,000 eggs were scattered on the eld for the event, which was sponsored by the Youth Services and Morale
Welfare and Recreation programs here. The event also included prize giveaways and an appearance from the Easter Bunny, an MWR representative said.
Okinawa hosts Womens History Month observancB l H
Torii Station Public Affairs
TORII STATION, Okinawa An ob-
servance honoring the achievements and
persistence of notable women throughout
U.S. history was held March 24 at the basechapel here.
The annual event, held in conjunction
with Womens History Month, was spon-
sored by the U.S. Army Garrison-Japan in
Okinawa.
Today we are here to celebrate Womens
History Month and the accomplishments of
some phenomenal women throughout his-
tory, said Robert T. Wright, deputy to the
USAG-J commander in Okinawa.
Lt. Col. Janell E. Eickhoff, commander
of 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery
Regiment, was the guest speaker for theevent. U.S. military academies rst admit-
ted women in 1976; just 11 years later,
Eickhoff began her rst year of study at
the U.S. Military Academy at West Point,graduating in 1991.
This month, we acknowledge the
achievements of all women and say, Thank
you for being trailblazers, said Eickhoff.We stand in awe at these inuential women
and what they were able to accomplish dur-
ing their time in history. They broke glass
ceilings that needed to be broken.
Many other American women have
broken barriers throughout history. Saca-
gawea, from 1804 to 1806, accompanied
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark as an
interpreter and guide during their expedition
of the western U.S. In 1826, Sojourner Truth
escaped from slavery to become one of the
rst abolitionists and speakers for womensrights. In 1872 Susan B. Anthony was the
rst person ever to be arrested for voting.
She led the 72-year struggle to win women
the right to vote.
Within the last 20 years, American
women have continued to forge ahead. Dr.
Antonia Novello became the rst woman
surgeon general of the U.S. in 1990; ShielaWidnall became the rst female secretary of
a branch of the U.S. military, the Air Force,
in 1997; Ann Dunwoody became the rst
female four-star general in the U.S. military
in 2008; Oprah Winfrey was named by
Forbes in 2009 as the richest woman in the
world; and Kathryn Bigelow was the rst
woman in Oscar history to win Best Director(forThe Hurt Locker) in 2010.
As I look back at the character of the
phenomenal women already written in
pages of history and to those who
write history in the future, I think the
have a few things in common, said E
hoff. They choose to cherish their
identity and accept others uncondition
They believe in something larger themselves. They choose to have joy in t
life. They work hard and never quit e
[And] they take time to nurture and en
relationships with friends and family.
I believe there is a future where
commonplace for women to be moms,
senior leadership positions, managem
positions and other positions of inuen
added Eickhoff. It will be so comm
there wont be a need to set aside a spe
month to recognize the achievement
women.
International Womens Day was rst
served in 1909. Thirty years ago, Presi
Jimmy Carter issued the rst proclama
declaring the week of March 8, 1980, a
rst National Womens History Weekyears later, Congress expanded the w
into a month.
This month, we acknowledge the achievements
of all women and say, Thank you for being
trailblazers.
Lt. Col. Janell E. Eickhof
Commander, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Deense Artillery Regiment
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6:30 p.m...............The Bounty Hunter (PG-13) 107 minutes
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3:30 p.m.........................The Tooth Fairy (PG) 102 minutes
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Appropriated Fund (APF) and NonappropriatedFund (NAF) job announcements and applicationinstructions are available at http://cpol.army.mil.For questions regarding APF vacancies, pleasecall 263-3608. NAF MWR job announcementsand required forms are also available at http://www.usarj.army.mil/information/zama/employ.htm. For questions regarding NAF vacancies,please call 263-5800.
Non-appropriated fundPacic Stars & Stripes job announcements are available online at
http://cpol.army.mil. For more information, callthe Job Information Center at 229-3163.
Japanese national position vacancies are postedin the Microsoft Exchange public e-mail foldersand on the Internet at www.usarj.army.mil/scripts/jn/cpo/index.asp. Application forms areavailable on the same site. Selection status canalso be checked. For more information, call263-3325.
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7 p.m..............How to Train Your Dragon (PG) 98 minutes
9:30 p.m............................Dear John (PG-13) 108 minutes
stury
4:30 p.m.................Alice in Wonderland (PG) 109 minutes
7 p.m............................When in Rome (PG-13) 91 minutes
9:30 p.m...............................The Wolfman (R) 125 minutes
suny
3 p.m.............................The Tooth Fairy (PG) 102 minutes
5:30 p.m............................Dear John (PG-13) 108 minutes
8 p.m........................From Paris with Love (R) 95 minutes
Other local positions
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Pets
Vehicles for sale
For saleanm ptn: Dogs and cats are avaifor adoption at the Camp Zama Veterinary CFor more information, call 263-3875
Ch n Yuth Prgrm atnt (l
2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT,$9.58 - $17.09, Closes: Open Continuous
Ck (CYs), NA-04, Flex, $10.01, Closes:Open Continuous
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oprtr), RD, NF-02, $9.26, Closes: Open
Continuous
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BD, Flex, NF-1101-01, $9.00, Closes: OpenContinuous
l Ch n Yuth Prgrm atnt
(CYs), CY-02, $13.14 - $17.09, Closes: Openuntil lled
Ch n Yuth Prgrm atnt (summr)
(CYs), CY-01, $9.58 - $17.09, Closes: June1, 2010
ant-Trrrm/frc Prtctnntructrwnt. Positions are available with FirearmsAcademy of Hawaii, Inc. Duties includeinstruction of marksmanship, watch standingand tactical team movements. Position locationis Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. Marksmanshipinstructor experience is a must. Tactical teammovement experience is desired. Qualiedcandidates may call Christopher at 243-6171 orsend resume [email protected].
subttut tchr: Zama American High/Middle School are currently acceptingapplications for substitute teachers. U.S.
citizenship and a high school diploma or GEDare required. For more information or anyquestions, please call 263-4005.
Phyc Thrpt, intrmttnt (240 hur):
Provides physical therapy service in the areasof physical disabilities, neuromuscular andpsychosocial dysfunctions in patients rangingfrom adolescence to the very elderly. Must havelicense to practice physical therapy in the U.S.This is a contract positions open to SOFA status
applicants. Resumes may be sent to [email protected]. ALL applicants shallregister in the Central Contractor Registration(CCR) at www.ccr.gov.
Phyc Thrpt, intrmttnt (240 hur):
Provides physical therapy service in the areasof physical disabilities, neuromuscular andpsychosocial dysfunctions in patients rangingfrom adolescence to the very elderly. Must havelicense to practice physical therapy in the U.S.This is a contract positions open to SOFA statusapplicants. Resumes may be sent to [email protected]. ALL applicants shallregister in the Central Contractor Registration(CCR) at www.ccr.gov.
intructr/fcttr: Camp Zama EducationCenter is looking for a Instructor/Facilitator toconduct daytime Online Academic Skills Course
formerly called FAST. Bachelors Degree andTeaching License/Certicate preferred.Willbe paid for 240 classroom hours per year. Call263-5055 for more information.
intructr/fcttr: Torii Station EducationCenter is looking for a Instructor/Facilitator toconduct daytime Online Academic Skills Courseformerly called FAST. Bachelors Degree andTeaching License/Certicate preferred.Will bepaid for classroom hours taught per year.Call263-5055 for more information.
ZCsa et Mt Wt shp: located bethe dry cleaners on Camp Zama, carries vinJapanese items and collectibles. Store hourevery Tuesday and the 2nd and 4th Saturdof the month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Prfrom the shop go back to the communitscholarships and welfare grants. For additinformation please call 263-5533. Stop oand check it out.
Th Wmn, innt, n Chrn, (Woverseas program at Camp Zama offers valunutritional information and food subsidizesmore information, call 263-8960.
JaPaNese sPoUse ClUB: Would youto socialize with other Japanese spouses, more about being a military spouse, share experiences and support with others? If so, pcall Meg at 263-8327 or e-mail jsczama@gmcom for more information.
fUReai, Jpn Prnn Nw
is issued and distributed electronically. newsletter is for MLC/MC/IHA personnelUS personnel who have Japanese subordemployees. It is available at https://intrzama.army.mil/?linkid=fureai.
Rising Sun Lodge 151, F&AM. Stated Me1st Thursday of every month at the Masonic BSagami Depot. For more information [email protected]; website: risingsunlodgecom; or call Dave 080-3467-7881.
99 subru frrtr: Black, AWD, clean,well maintained, low mileage, fun to drive.1+ yr on JCI. Selling b/c spouse PCSd.$3,800. Call/ email Andrew at 08033368305
engh tchr: A small off-post homeschool(about 200 students) near Sagami Depot.First time teachers welcome! Classes availableMon. Thu. 1pm to 9pm ( No weekends orFridays!) Call for details. Derek PartingtonEnglish School, home 042-756-4483; cell090-3082-4439 or E-mail: [email protected]
Prt-tm engh tchr: Pay is16,000 towork four times per month. Two Mondays from4 6:10 p.m., one Tuesday from 9 10 p.m. andone Friday from 7 8 p.m. Located 15 minutesdriving distance from SHA in Minami-Rinkanarea. For more information, E-mail Kaz [email protected] .
Ofcials: Ofcials for all intramural sports(ag-football, softball, basketball, & volleyball),aerobic & yoga instructors, tness trainers and
massage therapists. For more information, call263-4664 / 7980.
sprt pht: The Torii Newspaper wants topublish your action sports photos for sports ofall ages, all seasons. To showcase your teamor your childs team, e-mail your digital actionsports photos less than two weeks old (withcaptions) in .jpg format of 3mb or more to [email protected].
esl tchr: Seeking ESL teachers for two
conversational group classes. One requires travelto Tama and is very accessible by car. Meeting
times are the 1st and 3rd Sat. from 10:30 a.m.
noon for one class and Sat. from 3 to 4 p.m.
for the second. Pay is 7,500 and 3,000 per
hour respectively. Call 090-549-6725 or e-mail
engh tchr wnt: Seeking conversationalEnglish teacher for the summer. A group of vewomen would like to meet every Monday, timeand place is negotiable. Please contact Deniseat [email protected]
engh tchr: Sagami Home English Schoolis looking for Native English speakers to teachEnglish in their homes on the weekends. Pleasecontact Alma Smith at: [email protected].
intructr: Arts and Crafts Center s
instructors to teach sewing, water color pain
washi paper craft and/or acrylic paint arts.
looking for contracted framer who has at
three years experience in framing produc
For more information, call Nodera-san at 4412.
intructr:If you interested to teach Hula, JPiano, Drum classes please contact CommuActivity Center at 263-8892 or 3939
Tv: 32 HDTV JVC LCD Flat Screen TV w/HDMI. $275.00 OBO, Call: 0462-93-2979 or263-4619, Email: [email protected] (4)
1 ea afN dcr t rc afN Tv
Chnn o-B: $275.00 OBO.Tel: 263-
4619 or 046-293-2979. email: [email protected] (4)
stt h: With Sony box and Sky TV card,$75. With TV and all cables, $100. Call 046-407-7232 or evenings 263-8349.
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Youth Baseball, SoftbRegistrationThe deadline to register your child
participation in the Camp Zama y
baseball or softball program is Friday.
age groups for the co-ed baseball divi
are: 5 and 6 years old, and 7 and 8 years
and for the boys division: 9 and 10 y
old, 11 and 12 years old, and 13 to 15 y
old. The age groups for girls softball a
to 11 years old, and 12 to 15 years old
Cherry Blossom Run, WaA three-kilometer run and walk
children, and a seven-kilometer run
three-kilometer walk for adults will be h
Saturday beginning at 8:30 a.m. during
Cherry Blossom Festival here. For m
information, call 263-5437 or 263-798
Yano Pool reopensAll aquatic services at Yano Fitness Ce
including the swimming pool, Jacu
sauna and steam room reopen March
after having been closed for three mo
due to annual maintenance. The poo
open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday thro
Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Satur
and Sunday. For more information,
263-3954.
Your Weekly Dose
Suicide PreventionThe USARJ Community has 24/7 acces
assistance for suicide prevention by dialing
for immediate on-site assistance for those
may hurt themself or someone else, call 263-4
formedical, behavioral or chaplain advic
145 for direct access to Military OneSo
Military OneSource representatives will prosupport through advice and counseling to
population previously listed. These serv
are also available for our USARJ commu
members in Okinawa.
BG Sams ClinicBG Sams Clinic will be at reduced operaon 12 & 15 February 2010 in observance oTraining Holiday and Presidents Day. Therenot be any appointments. Professional MeAdvice is available by calling 263-4127Dia(119 off-post) if any medical emergencies
Emergency NumbersIn case of a medical emergency, all cell ph
users stationed on mainland U.S. Army J
installations may program the following numon their speed dial: 046-407-2911. Land
users on all U.S. Army Japan and Garr
installations, including those located outsid
Kanagawa Prefecture, may dial 911. SOFA-s
members living off-post may dial 119.
Medical AdviceFor expedient medical advice 24/7, call the
Sams Health Clinic at 263-4127. After h
calling is faster than walking to the clinic.
Sports Briefs
Photo by Richard L. Rodgers
Nakia Rogers, a junior at Zama Ameri-
can High School, competes in the
long jump event during a track meetheld Saturday at the ZAHS feld here.
Athletes from Edgren High School at
Misawa Air Base and Kinnick High
School at U.S. Fleet Activities Yoko-
suka also competed in the meet.
Need a jump?
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EYE
ANIMEon
THOUSANDS GET THEIR TOON FIX AT 2010 TOKYO ANIME FAIR
A statue of a character from the animeNarutostands at one of the more than 140booths available for visitors to explore
at the 2010 Tokyo Anime Fair.
A large statue of a robot from the ico
anime Mobile Suit Gundam, create1979 by Yoshiyuki Tomino, overlooks
entrance to the Tokyo Anime Fair.
Stoy nd Photos by Dstin PyTorii Editor
A selection of artwork from aspiring illustra-
tors and animators many of them attending
art academies in Japan is displayed on the
walls throughout the massive venue.
ODAIBA, Japan A man in his early30s sits on a small stage clutchinga microphone. Every sentence heutters is met with cheers from the star-struck
crowd of people gathered around him. To
them, the mere sound of this mans voice isbeloved for many different reasons.
His name is Daisuke Namikawa, and
he is a longtime voiceover actor with an
extensive rsum in the world of Japanese
animated TV series and lms, widely known
as anime. He and seven other actors are
conducting a question-and-answer session
at the 2010 Tokyo Anime Fair, and even
simple responses
such as Yes and
I think so are
enough to send
their fans into hys-
terics.
Now in i ts
ninth year, the To-
kyo Anime Fair
was held Friday
through Sunday
at the Tokyo Big
Sight convention
center. The mas-
sive event serves
as a place where
enthusiasts of the distinctive art and anima-
tion style can come together for an inside
look at the hottest trends, titles and technol-
ogy on the horizon.
More than 140 booths and displays lled
the exhibition hall, each of them represent-
ing a segment of the ever-expanding anime
universe. Passersby could watch exclusive
trailers and promotional videos, test a new3-D at-screen TV, grab a promotional
DVD, or learn more about their favorite
series with a museum-like visual tour
through its history. Q&A panels like the one
involving Namikawa were also held several
times throughout the three-day event.
Several major animation studios NHK,
Ghibli, Aniplex, Gonzo were there to rep-
resent their ag-
ship franchises,
as were smaller
independent com-
panies looking to
generate interest
in their talents.
Everywhere were
detailed statues
and huge, float-
sized balloons de-
picting the widely
recognizable fac-
es of characters
from series such
asBleach,Naruto,
One Piece,Dragonball Z,Doraemon and
Anpanman.
Another important aspect of the event is
to encourage aspiring artists and animators
to pursue their craft. A section dubbed Cre-
ators World offered enrollment informa-
tion for several art academies in Japan and
showcased the work sketches, paintings,
short lms of several former studentthe walls throughout the venue.
Anime has seen a surge in popula
since rst gaining widespread visib
outside Japan in the 1980s. The To
Anime Fair is doing its part to ensure
mediums unique voice continues to
heard for years to come.
Photo illustration by Dustin
A promotional video for an anime series is diplayed on a large screen at the 2010 Tokyo Anime Fair. The word kamikaze is spelled in katakana above the screen
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