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www.torii.army.milVOL. 39, NO. 32August 18, 2011

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McHugh announces effort to transform Army managementU.S. Army News ReleaseSpecial to the Torii

WASHINGTON – During a morning town hall forum with members of the Army’s Senior Executive Service, Secretary of the Army John McHugh announced on Monday the creation of the Institutional Army Transformation Com-mission, a panel charged with finding new ways to make the Army a more “agile, cost-effective organization.”

“We’re not just asking people to change the way they budget,” McHugh said. “We’re asking them to change the way they think.”

Earlier this year, McHugh created a short-term task force to examine the Army’s organizations and business practices to identify both short-term improvements and long-term structural changes within the institutional Army – the so-called generating force.

To date, that task force has launched efforts to root out overlap and redundancies in research and development, review temporary organizations and task forces to see if they are still needed, consolidate and streamline the requirements process, reform installations management, optimize Army acquisitions, and make changes in human capital management.

“While I’ve been encouraged by the task force’s early work, the simple fact is that large-scale institutional trans-formation takes years to mature before agile, cost-effective organizations emerge – with a culture of continuous im-provement incorporated in all activities,” McHugh said.

“This commission will implement changes already identified through the short-term task force, assess and identify new opportunities, and continue to function for the next three years,” he added. “This longer term, more enduring approach is historically and practically necessary and will help make continuous transformation a part of Army culture.”

McHugh explained his focus on restructuring the institu-tional Army by noting that the Army is loosely divided into two separate organizations – the operational Army, which are deployed forces, currently in the fight in Afghanistan and Iraq; and the institutional Army, or generating force, which prepares, trains, educates and supports those troops.

“To an outsider, there are no visible differences between these two parts of the Army,” McHugh said. “In one as-signment, they might be driving an MRAP (mine-resistant, ambush-protective vehicle) through Afghanistan, and in the next, providing stateside training to other Soldiers in how to use the vehicle. In the first, he or she is part of the operational Army; in the second, the institutional Army.”

Since the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq began, the operational Army – the sharp tip of the spear – has expe-rienced dramatic and continuous change, quickly adapting to changes in terrain, mission and the enemy it faces. But the institutional Army looks much the same, structurally, as it has since the early to mid-1970s.

For more information on this story, visit http://www.army.mil.

Photo by Dustin Perry

Disc jockeyJoshua Banes competes in the discus event Saturday at Trojan Field here during Camp Zama’s inaugural Family Olympics, coordinated by Morale, Welfare and Recreation. For more on this story, see Page 7.

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Zama Briefs

Driving remindersAll DoD cardholders and master labor

contract employees must comply with the following regulations when driving on U.S. military installations in Japan:

• Bicycle riders must wear an approved helmet with the chin strap fastened at all times. Riders must comply with traffic regulations, which include stopping at stop signs and yielding the right-of-way when required.

• The use of headphones or earphones while driving, walking, jogging, skating or bicycling on installation roads and streets is prohibited.

• Operators of two-wheeled cycles propelled by a motor must wear the required personal protection equipment as follows: Riders will wear helmets that are properly fastened under the chin, and the helmet must meet approved safety standards, which can be identified by locating the certification tag within the helmet shell.

• Riders will wear shatter-resistant goggles or a full face shield that is properly attached to the helmet. The windscreen alone does not meet the proper eye protection requirement.

• Riders will wear a long-sleeve shirt or jacket, full-length trousers and full-fingered gloves or mittens. Leather boots or over-the-ankle shoes must be worn. A brightly colored outer garment must be worn during the day and a reflective upper garment must be worn at night and during times of reduced visibility.

• All motor vehicle operators must wear a seatbelt.

• Refrain from drinking heavily the night before your work day. Remember that one alcoholic beverage will render the average-sized individual legally drunk under Japanese law.

• All drivers must come to a full and complete stop at yield and stop signs when crossing traffic is present.

Army Suggestion ProgramThe Army Suggestion Program,

previously known as the Army Ideas for Excellence Program, has gone online. The new suggestion-processing program was unveiled on Army Knowledge Online.

Anyone with an AKO username and password can now submit suggestions electronically. Detailed guidance is provided at https://armysuggestions.army.mil.

There are several advantages to this program, the biggest one being that anyone with access to the Internet can make a suggestion from wherever they are. There is no longer a need to wait until you return to your home station to write and submit an idea. Once submitted, the suggestion is processed entirely online.

For further information, contact program administrator Keith Simon via email at keith.simon@us.army.mil or by phone at 263-5129. An alternate point of contact is Masao Naito, who can be contacted via email at masao.naito@us.army.mil or by phone at 263-5634.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Survivor Outreach Services recently held four days of profes-sional development training for nearly 300 employees here as part of a larger mission to improve the quality of service provided to the families of fallen Soldiers.

More than 100 sessions were held to benefit representatives from active-duty components, the Army National Guard, the U.S. Army Reserve and private organiza-tions assisting survivors. According to orga-nizers, this mixture of participants allowed interactions and relationships to form that will help the program move toward a more uniform operating standard.

The course options ranged from “SOS Basics” for new employees to “The Spiritu-ality of Grief” and “SOS Regulations.”

“There was something for everyone,” said SOS Program Manager Hal Snyder. “We’ve had very positive feedback and, in fact, people have said they hope next year will be more of the same.”

For participants like Stacey Pennington, a financial counselor at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., the courses offered an opportunity to share best practices and to network with others.

“That was one of the things I said when I left my installation: ‘I can’t wait to bring back what other people are doing that’s working effectively in their area,’” said Pennington.

During the conference, Pennington said she realized Washington was excelling in the areas that were being discussed.

“Our survivors are getting the best of the best, and that’s a really great feeling,” she said.

Suzanne Crosby, an SOS support coordi-nator from Fort Gordon, Ga., also thought that the ability to share best practices was valuable, but added, “We also share our problems, so you get an opportunity to talk to people about how they’re dealing with a problem and you get ideas.”

In addition to the education delivered di-rectly through the presentations, participants benefited from the cumulative experiences of their peers. Crosby noted that discussion sometimes lead to ideas for events and, in a broader sense, the fact that many of the SOS employees are survivors can also help to shape the program.

“There’s great value in having survivors work in this program,” said Donna Enge-man, an employee of SOS and a surviving spouse. “I believe they bring a perspective that the non-survivor working in the pro-gram doesn’t have. They’ve been through it. They’ve walked that walk.”

On the first day of the conference, Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch, commanding general of the Installation Management Command, thanked all those in attendance for their pas-sion and dedication to helping survivors.

“The most emotional thing I do is deal with survivors, and you do it every day,”

Survivor Outreach Services hosts annual training in Fla.By Evan DysonIMCOM Public Affairs

he said. “If you need help, don’t hesitate to ask. You may need support, too.”

“Having this conference truly reflects the Army’s commitment to survivors and the fulfillment of the Army Family Covenant,” said Snyder. “This is an enduring mission

Photos by Evan DysonSurvivor Outreach Services Program Manager Hal Synder address participants July 28 during the annual four-day conference held in Orlando, Fla.

that the Army values and has committed resources to in order to ensure that survi-vors receive the best service for as long as they desire.”

Bill Bradner, IMCOM Public Affairs, contributed to this report.

Conference participant and suriving spouse Kim Felts shares some of her experi-ence with U.S. Army Chaplain (Col.) Thomas Waynick during a session on grief.

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Sound Off!

Do you have a concern or an issue on your mind? Are you seeking a channel for your voice to be heard? Look no further. The Torii Newspaper welcomes all letters regarding issues or concerns involving the Camp Zama community as a whole. Critical letters should offer suggestions for resolutions as applicable. Letters or e-mails must be signed, but names will be withheld in publication upon request. The Torii Newspaper will protect the names of its sources if they so desire.

Letters may be edited for content and length according to the Associated Press Stylebook and the Torii Style Guide.If you would like to have your voice heard in the Torii Newspaper, e-mail your letters to the deputy PAO at dustin.perry@us.army.mil, or send by regular mail to:

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This Army-funded newspaper is an authorized publication for the members of the Army community in Japan in accordance with Army Regulation 360-1. Contents of the TORII are not necessarily the official view of, or endorsement by, the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, Department of the Army or the U.S. Army Garrison Japan command. It is published weekly by the TORII staff of the USAG-J HNR/Public Affairs office, APO, AP 96343-0054, phone 315-263-5978.

This publication, with a weekly circulation of 2,000, is printed by Pacific Stars and Stripes, Tokyo. All photos are U.S. Army photographs unless otherwise indicated. The newspaper uses military news services including American Forces Press Service and Army News Service.

Story and photo submissions not pertaining to commercial advertising may be sent to the USAG-J HNR/PAO TORII Office at least two weeks prior to the desired publication date. The TORII is distributed every Thursday. Submissions may be e-mailed to the editor at dustin.perry@us.army.mil. The editor reserves the right not to publish submissions not in accordance with Army Public Affairs regulations and standard operating procedures. Editorial offices are located in room A-208, Bldg. 102, South Camp Zama, Japan.

T RII Newspaper Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison Sr.Garrison Commander: Col. Eric D. TilleyActing Garrison Public Affairs Officer: Dustin PerryEditor: Dustin PerryStaff Writer: Tetsuo NakaharaDeputy Okinawa Bureau Chief: Lauren Hall

Tips given to meet Zama’s energy-conservation goalDPW Environmental & Energy Div.Special to the Torii

U.S. Army Garrison - Japan is exceeding the 15 percent peak electricity demand re-duction requirement. During these extraor-dinary times, please do your part to conserve energy and educate others. In the event the baseline peak electrical demand is exceeded, the Directorate of Public Works may have to conduct the following actions:

• Early shutdown of air-conditioning systems at designated facilities

• Turn on A/Cs later in the morning• Increase thermostat settings at desig-

nated facilities• Shut down lighting systems• To prevent disruption of normal A/C

operations and area lighting, the following

actions must be implemented to conserve energy:

• If you have multiple A/C split units in your house use only those in the rooms being occupied.

• USAG-J peak consumption time is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make every attempt to avoid using appliances like dishwashers, washers and dryers during this time.

• Turn off A/Cs and maximize use of fans, or set the A/C thermostats to 78 degrees or above. Increase settings to no less than 85 degrees when not at home and at the end of the duty day in administrative areas.

• Clean or replace A/C filters.• Maximize use of natural ventilation

by opening windows where feasible and dress appropriately to maximize individual comfort.

• Turn off all unnecessary lights at home, in unused office spaces, classrooms, and conference rooms. Turn down all remaining individual lighting levels where possible.

• Replace incandescent bulbs with energy-efficient compact fluorescents or LEDs available at the Self-Help Stores (Bldg. 694 at Camp Zama and Bldg. S-150 at SFHA).

• Maximize use of day-lighting (use sunlight in lieu of conventional power) at home, work areas and classrooms.

• Turn off all office and home appliances when not in use. Unplug them when not in use for extended periods of time.

• If applicable, set computers, monitors, printers, copiers and other business equip-ment to their respective energy-saving modes, and turn them off when not in use

or at the end of the work day.• Use laptop computers (preferably on

battery power when possible). They con-sume 90 percent less energy than standard computers.

• Purchase and use “Energy Star”-rated equipment and appliances.

• If possible, do not make photocopies or print documents, conduct all business electronically.

• Use email instead of sending memo-randums and faxing documents.

• If printing only, use one designated printer and copier in the work area.

• Wash clothes in cold or warm water; do not use hot water.

• For more information on energy con-servation, contact the DPW Environmental and Energy Division at 263-3559.

Captain America is back in new free comicBy Myra M. DizonAAFES Public Affairs

On the heels of its 116th anniversary, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service is once again joining forces with Marvel Comics to distribute free, military-exclusive comic books at Exchanges around the world, including here at Camp Zama.

The 11th issue in the Exchange/Marvel series, titled “The First Avenger,” revolves around kidnapped civilians who transform into super-strong creatures and attack small European villages. Captain America traces the unwitting bad guys to a remote castle in Symkaria where he finds a mad scientist in the midst of creating an army of “electric soldiers.”

“It’s hard to believe that this is already the 11th install-ment in the Exchange’s free comic book series,” said the Exchange’s General Manager, Shirley A. Huth. “Based on the success and popularity of these special issues, we’ve stocked up on ‘The First Avenger.’”

Expected to arrive at the Camp Zama Exchange in late August, the free comic book will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

“While we may work with costume-wearing heroes every day, it is a true honor to help create a comic book

for the real life heroes of the U.S. Armed Forces,” said the comic’s Editor Bill Roseman. “All of us involved salute the troops, thank them for their sacrifices every day that grant us the freedoms we enjoy, and hope they are entertained by the action-packed adventures of the one and only, shield-slinging Super-Soldier known as Captain America.”

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is a joint command and is directed by a board of directors which is responsible to the secretaries of the Army and the Air Force through the service chiefs of staff. The Exchange has the dual mission of providing authorized patrons with articles of merchandise and services and generating non-appropriated fund earnings as a supplemental source of funding for military Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases, visit http://www.shopmyexchange.com.

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Community Calendar

SCHOOL NEWSZama Child Development Center: 263-4992

SHA Child Development Center: 267-6348

registration: To register your child or for more information please stop by the CYS Central Enrollment Registry Office in Bldg. 533 on Camp Zama, or call 263-4125 or SAS at 267-6013.

John O. Arnn Elementary: 267-6602

arnn summer hours:• Aug. 15 ~: 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (normal office hours)Those who are new to the community or have a kindergarten student to register for the upcoming school year, can visit the Arnn campus or call 267-6602 for more information.

Student registration: The school registration process continues at Arnn for newly arrived families and for those who have kindergarten-aged children.

minimum age requirements• Sure Start: Child must be 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2011• Kindergarten: Child must be 5 years old by Sept. 1.• First grade: Child must be 6 years old by Sept. 1 (non-transferring students)Arnn Elementary is a pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade school for those families who are command-sponsored by U.S. Army Garrison – Japan and its affiliated units. Please hand-carry the following documents at time of registration: Orders of sponsor (orders must have the children’s names on the orders), updated copy of child’s immunization records; student’s passport or birth certificate, letter of employment, updated contact information, parent’s identification card, and previous school records, if applicable.

new student orientation: Arnn Elementary School will be hosting its annual New Student Orientation beginning at 3 p.m. Aug. 18 in the school’s cafeteria. The orientation is designed for students attending Arnn for the first time to come and learn about the educational programs and receive a tour of the school.

Zama American Middle School: 263-4040

Visit the Web at www.zama-ms.pac.dodea.edu/ for information pertaining to Zama American Middle School.

Zama American High School: 263-3181

The ZAHS tennis team will begin practicing at 3:30 p.m. today at the campus tennis courts. In order to practice, players must have a current power of attorney, physical and signed copy of the high school athletic contract. For more information, contact Wanda Finley via email at wanda.finley@pac.dodea.edu or by phone at 263-3181.

Visit the Web at www.zama-hs.pac.dodea.edu/ for information pertaining to Zama American High School.

Child, Youth and School Services: 263-4500

u-turn Program: This program is designed for youths to turn themselves around and get the help they need to graduate from high school and move on to higher education. It’s up to U to turn yourself around. Join us Tuesday and Thursday nights to form study groups; work together with your classmates; get help from staff and other volunteers; tutor classmates; get S.A.T. tutoring / practice tests; use this time to work on scholarships and other financial aid applications.

Hisano yamazakihisano.yamazaki.jp@yokota.af.mil

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UpcomingOngoing EventsBlues “Jam Session”Bring your guitar, bass, blues harp, or just your best sing-ing voice to the blues “jam session,” scheduled to be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday at the Camp Zama Community Club’s Firelight Lounge. All skill levels are welcome to participate, or just come by to listen or hang out with U.S. and Japanese musicians from the community. For Japanese and other guests who do not have a DoD ID card: To facilitate easier access, please email your name, address, phone number and if you will use Gate 1 or 4 to saekyo@hotmail.com, d1nonlysnshn@gmail.com or ku-miko@takenouchi.to. If you are coming by car, you must use Gate 1 and also provide your vehicle plate number. On Sunday, meet at Gate 1 or 4 to sign in by 6 p.m. Bring a drivers license and PIN number or Passport.

Women’s Equality Day ObservanceCamp Zama’s annual Women’s Equality Day Observance is scheduled to be held Wednesday from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Community Activity Center here. The event is being coordinated by the 78th Aviation Battalion. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 263-8630.

Hispanic Heritage MonthCamp Zama’s annual Women’s Equality Day Observance is scheduled to be held Wednesday from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Community Activity Center here. The event is being coordinated by the 78th Aviation Battalion. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 263-8630.

Energy-saving noticeDue to the current state of emergency and the limited

electrical power generation capability across Japan, the following measures will be implemented immediately:

1. Turn off all unnecessary lights, especially in office spaces, classrooms and conference rooms, and turn down all remaining individual lighting levels where possible.

2. Turn off Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems. If shutdown is not possible during this

heating season, turn thermostats down to 68 degrees or be-low. Reduce settings to 55 degrees at the end of the day.

3. Turn off all appliances when not in use.4. Maximize use of natural ventilation where feasible

and dress appropriately to maximize individual comfort.5. Clean or replace your air-conditioner filters.6. Maximize use of day-lighting in work areas an class-

rooms (use of sunlight in lieu of conventional power).7. Set computers, monitors, printers, copiers, and other

business equipment to their energy-saving modes, and turn them off if not in use and at the end of the day or as instructed by the 78th Signal Battalion.

8. Minimize energy usage during peak demand hours from 5 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. The major peaks occur from noon to 6 p.m. during normal work and school hours. The energy use during this period can be reduced by “load shedding,” thereby reducing the demand at the time the Garrison needs it the most.

9. Use laptop computers (preferably on battery power when possible). They consume 90 percent less energy than standard computers.

10. If possible, do not make photocopies or print docu-ments, and conduct all business electronically. Use e-mail instead of sending memorandums and faxing documents.

11. Limit the use of your vehicle. If vehicles will be used, implement carpooling and plan your trips accordingly. Use the public mass transportation system when available.

Post-Combat Stress SupportA support group to assist those experiencing symptoms of post-combat stress is offered from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Army Community Service.

Foreign Born Spouse Support Group Whether your question concerns immigration and natural-ization, learning the English language, or how to take local transportation, the Army Community Service Relocation Program provides assistance, weekly classes and referrals. The support group is held on the third Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the ACS Outreach Room. Call 263-HELP (4357) for pre-registration.

Shonan Nebuta Festival @ The Odakyu Line Mutsu-ai-nichi.dai-mae Station East Exit area, Fujisawa City. Aug. 20-21 The Nebuta Festival basically features a parade of huge lanterns in the shape of samurai warriors. The lanterns are made with wooden or bamboo frames and covered with brightly colored washi paper. Most of the warriors depicted are historically famous generals or are characters from well-known kabuki plays.

Sagami Ono Food and Jazz Festival “Mange Matsuri” @ Sagami Ono Chuo Park, Sagami Ono City, Kanagawa, Aug. 20-21

International Beer Competition @ YEBISU Garden Place, Tokyo Aug. 27

Awa Odori Dance Performance Festival @ JR Chuo-Line Koenji Station area, Tokyo, Aug. 27-28* Awa odori is originated in Tokushima Pref. on the Shikoku Island. It’s one of the greatest bon-dance performances in Japan and have been performed for over 400 years. More than 10,000 people will dance on the street, with up-beat music played by Japanese instruments. Women wear yukata and dance in formation. Men wear happi coats and tabi socks, and dance with more freedom. Everyone keeps their hands and arms above their shoulders.

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Vacation Bible School enhances youth spirituality By tetsuo nakaharaTorii Staff

Photo by Tetsuo NakaharaChildren and volunteers sing together at the day’s finale during Vacation Bible School Aug. 10 at Camp Zama’s Community Activity Center. More than 160 children from Camp Zama, Sagamihara Housing Area and Naval Air Facility Atsugi participated in the five-day Vacation Bible School from Aug. 8 through Friday.

In addition to singing, dancing and play-ing, children who attended Camp Zama’s weeklong Vacation Bible School also strengthened their spirituality during the event, held here Aug. 8 through Friday.

VBS is hosted annually at Camp Zama Religious Education Center. The program is free and organized and run by both vol-unteers from Camp Zama and those from Naval Air Facility Atsugi.

This year’s VBS theme was “SonRock Kids Camp,” and the event drew more than 160 children from Camp Zama, Sagamihara Housing Area and Atsugi.

Every day, the children began their open-ing ceremony at the Community Activity Center and rotated through various activi-ties such as watching skits, a craft station, a Bible story station, games and a snack station, all set and decorated in the CZREC by volunteers.

“It’s awesome,” said Tanya Warner, a volunteer for VBS. “I’m the Bible teacher at VBS. The songs, craft and games and everything the children do [at VBS] rein-force the Bible study that they learned that day, so it’s easier for them to understand the meaning of what the story is about.”

More than 50 volunteers from Camp Zama and Atsugi assisted with the program in order to maximize community participa-tion. They spent approximately three months to prepare for the event. Fifteen teenage volunteers from the community also took time during their summer vacation to assist with the many VBS activities.

“The volunteers are doing very good job,” said James Corneliussen, the Religious Education director. “Those teens are coming here and learning lessons [from the Bible study] for the first time as well, and teaching kids. Adults are coming here modeling and

learning for the teens. It’s really multigen-erational and multisensory; they’re using their hands, minds and everything to learn the message of Jesus.”

The children also played games outside the CZREC, such as a water balloon toss and a splashing game to keep cool in the heat. Many young participants said the program also helped them meet new friends and cre-ate great memories of their summer.

“Getting splashed from the water bal-loons was so much fun,” said Johnny Cor-neliussen, 9. “I [also] learned the different verses Jesus gave us to live on this earth.”

At the end of each day, a finale was held inside the CAC, during which the children sang songs together and talked about the things they learned.

“This is to help train children in their faith journey,” said Corneliussen. “I just

want the kids to remember that God loves them and cares about them, and that there is hope, especially during this time of per-sistent conflict where we have Soldiers and Sailors down range. Some of these children’s fathers are deployed, so this is the positive place where people can come and hear the message of hope, forgiveness and love that transcends themselves. It teaches and talks and speaks to everybody.”

Raunchy Bridesmaids lifts veil on wedding comediesBy dustin PerryTorii Editor

Most wedding movies are, by default, also romantic comedies – a combination of genres that could only be less enticing to certain demographics of viewers if a sparkling vampire and shirtless werewolf were shoehorned into the plot somehow.

It delights me to report, then, that Bridesmaids not only succeeds as a widely appealing and gleefully raunchy comedy, but it also reshapes the mold in which Hollywood has long been forcing films like this to fit.

Co-written by and starring Kristen Wiig, Bridesmaids is a brilliant showcase for the talented Saturday Night Live alum and her all-female ensemble cast mates Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McClendon-Covey and Ellie Kemper. And while the film occasionally derails into briefs stretches that are nothing more than a series of random comedic set pieces, it always returns to the central story.

Wiig plays Annie, a woman in her mid-30s who works in a jewelry store after her bakery business failed. She subjects herself to a “friends with benefits” relationship with Ted (Mad Men’s Jon Hamm, quickly becoming the go-to guy for funny cameos) in the futile hope that he’ll eventually

commit. When her lifelong best friend Lillian (Rudolph) breaks the news of her upcoming nuptials, Annie initially has slight feelings of resentment but tucks them away when Lillian chooses her as the maid of honor.

At the engagement party, Annie is introduced to the other bridesmaids, one of whom is Helen (Rose Byrne), the young and beautiful wife of Lillian’s fiancé’s boss. Jealousy rears its ugly head and the women are immediately compelled to outdo each other in every possible regard, starting with a cringingly funny game of one-upmanship during the toast. This rivalry drives the first two-thirds of the film, leading to several great passive-aggressive – and wonderfully improv’d – confrontations between the two.

Wiig proves herself to be a more than capable leading lady after having played bit parts in several hit comedies from the last five years. Her writing is sharp as well – funny but not too broad, and heartfelt without veering into cheesiness.

Bridesmaids does not rely on Wiig for all its laughs, however. There is plenty of room in between for the rest of the cast to shine – the unquestionable scene-stealer among them being McCarthy as Lillian’s future sister-in-law Megan. Some reviews brand this film as the female version of The Hangover (I disagree; Bridesmaids is fun-nier and has a more cohesive story, in my opinion.) But if

a comparison must be made, McCarthy’s character does mirror that of Zach Galifianakis’ in the hit bachelor-party franchise: unselfconscious, affable, and she gets the bulk of the best lines.

McClendon-Covey (Reno! 911) and Kemper (The Of-fice) play well off each other as a disillusioned wife and mother and a starry-eyed newlywed, respectively, but they are sadly underused and more or less disappear for the last half of the film.

Wiig tackles her lead character’s emotional arc – her eventual falling-out with Annie, her self-sabotaged romance with police officer Nathan (Chris O’Dowd) – with the perfect mix of humor and heart that has become a trademark of Judd Apatow projects. Also, like any self-respecting character in the Apatow universe, Annie is unapologetically profane when she has to be, rattling off a string of four-letter words with reckless abandon in service of bringing her scenes to their full comedic potential.

Again, those who may still on the fence about seeing Bridesmaids in fear that it is just another in a long line of predictable rom-coms can rest assured that it is miles away from the likes of Made of Honor or The Back-up Plan. It succeeds on the strength of its genuinely funny performances across the board, and for injecting the tired genres with a much-needed dose of originality.

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Vehicles for sale

Classified ads not pertaining to commercial profit are free to military personnel, DA Civilians, Family members and MLC/IHA employees. Ads should be 20 words or less with non-workplace E-mail or phone numbers listed. To submit a classified ad, E-mail tetsuo.nakahara4@us.army.mil. However, the Torii Newspaper reserves the right not to publish inappropriate advertisements. Deadline is no later than noon Mondays. Military community classified ads can also be placed for free on a commercial Web site at www.mymilitaryclassifieds.com/xzclf/162_Camp_Zama_ARMY_/.

Appropriated Fund (APF) and Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) job announcements and application instructions are available at http://cpol.army.mil. For questions regarding APF vacancies, please call 263-3755. NAF MWR job announcements and 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 fund Pacific Stars & Stripes job announcements are available online at http://cpol.army.mil. For more information, call the Job Information Center at 229-3163.

Japanese national position vacancies are posted on the Internet at http://www.usagj.jp.pac.army.mil/ima/sites/jeso/rp_jjobs_list_j.asp. Application forms are available on the same site. Selection status can also be checked. For more information, call 263-3325.

Jobs

OthersWanted

Other local positions

Pets

ATTENTION

animal adoption: Dogs and cats are available for adoption at the Camp Zama Veterinary Clinic. For more information, call 263-3875.

Animal Rescue:A small animal rescue NPO is asking for any dog & cat supplies, food, usedkennels for donation. For details, please call Meg at 263-8327 or e-mail to animalrescuezama@gmail.com

Child and Youth Program assistant (level 2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT, $9.59 - $17.09, Open Continuous

Recreation assistant (lifeguard), RD, NF-02, Flex, $9.29, Closes: November 30, 2011

Recreation assistant (lifeguard/Pool operator), RD, NF-02, RFT, $9.29, Closes: November 30, 2011

Camp Zama WIC Overseas office has a PT position for Nutritionist/Dietitian/Nurse/Home Economist/Physician Assistant.Requires B.S. in Nutrition, Dietetics or Home Economics, or BSN in Nursing with some experience in prenatal, maternal or infant nutrition. Experience with WIC desirable. Must have current Driver’s License. Must be U.S. citizen. For consideration, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to: wicoverseasjobs@choctawarchiving.com or fax to: (210)525-1398. Choctaw Contracting Services, a rapidly growing provider of health, social, mental health, and administrative services, will reward your efforts with an attractive salary and benefits package.

administrative assistant: Girl Scouts is seeking a skilled office professional to support Girl Scout Overseas West-Pacific at Camp Zama. Excellent computer and communication skills a must. This regular part-time position (25-30) hours per week is available June 15. Send cover letter and resume to Westpacificgirlscouts@gmail.com

anti-Terrorism/force Protection instructors wanted. Positions are available with Firearms Academy of Hawaii, Inc. Duties include instruction of marksmanship, watch standing and tactical team movements. Position location is Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. Marksmanship instructor experience is a must. Tactical team movement experience is desired. Qualified

candidates may call Christopher at 243-6171 or send resume to yeagleycj@yahoo.com.

Pharmacist, intermittent (240 hours): Provides pharmacist services for outpatient pharmacy at MEDDAC-Japan, Camp Zama. Must have A degree in Pharmacy from an accredited school in the United States or Canada. This is a contract positions open to SOFA status applicants. Resumes may be sent to Yoshiyasu.Aoki@us.army.mil. ALL applicants shall register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov.

Catholic organist: Description: Solicitation No. FA5209-11-T-0113, Location: Camp Zama, Japan. Job Description: This position is to provide services as the Catholic Organist for scheduled services and programs directly associated with the intent of supporting the Catholic religious service.Evaluation Factors: (1) Price (2) Resume (3) Interview. If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact Ms. Akiko Ogawa at 225-2209 or 042-551-6120. Email: akiko.ogawa.jp@yokota.af.mil, Closing Date: 8 Jul 2011 16:30 hours. Solicitation documents are also available on website: https://www.fbo.gov/ (Federal Business Opportunities)

substitute teachers: Zama American High/Middle School are currently accepting applications for substitute teachers. U.S. citizenship and a high school diploma or GED are required. For more information or any questions, please call 263-4005.

Due to the recent contract with Allied Telesis, residential phone numbers with 263- and 267- prefixes have changed. If you are currently running a classified ad in the Torii that lists an out-of-date residential number as a point of contact and would like to change it to your new extension, send an e-mail to tetsuo.nakahara4@us.army.mil with the updated phone number. The Torii staff will work to ensure these changes are reflected in future issues of the publication.

Pet sitting: available around Zama & SHA area. An experienced pet owner. Will walk, feed, and play with dogs or cats while at work or on vacation. $20 a day. sasha-yuri@hotmail.com, 090-8947-4307

Give Hope Nippon: T-shirts designed to raise money for the victims of the earthquake/tsunami.

football Coaching: Volunteer Assistant Football Coaches are being sought for Zama High School. Interested individuals should consider their availability for daily after-school practices (1500-1730) as well as spring and preseason practices and games. Coaches meetings begin soon. For more information please contact Coach Merrell at 263-3181 or steven.merrell@pac.dodea.edu.

97 Honda accord Wagon: JCI until May 2013, Freezing A/C, Sunroof, HID lights w/ Fog lights, Bose Sound System w/ 6-disk CD changer, Keyless entry, Roof Rack, 17” Rims, 2.4 Liter VTEC, Power Everything, 4 speed automatic w/ manual override (+/-) , Recent Tune-up, Runs Great! About 94,000 KM, Asking for $3,000 OBO, Call Greg at 090-6024-0582 or gzaboski@gmail.com (4)

Taekwondo instructor: Child Youth & School Services SkiesUnlimited program is looking for a certified ATA Taekwondo instructor. If Interested please Contacted Nicholas Andrews, instructional program specialist, at 263-4125

volunteer at U.s. army Garrison Japan Postal service Center : Volunteer opportunities are available in the USAGJ Postal Service Center, we will provide you with valuable training in Post Office and Unit Mailroom operations. Please contact Army Community Services at 263-8087 for details and assistance on volunteering your services.

english teachers: A small off-post home school(about 200 students) near Sagami Depot. First time teachers welcome! Classes available Mon. – Thu. 1pm to 9pm (No weekends or Fridays!) Call for details. Derek Partington English School, home 042-756-4483; cell 090-3082-4439 or E-mail: partngtn@jcom.home.ne.jp

esl teacher: Seeking ESL teachers for two conversational group classes. One requires travel to 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 shantee12@yahoo.com.

instructor: Arts and Crafts Center seeks instructors to teach sewing, water color painting, washi paper craft and/or acrylic paint arts. Also looking for contracted framer who has at least three years experience in framing production.For more information, call Nodera-san at 263-4412.

Help needed: yard cleaning, house cleaning, and other chores. Compensations are upon agreements. Please contact x35477@gmail.com, or call 080-5879-8318.

JaPaNese visa assisTaNCe: I am in the process of preparing the paperwork to sponsor my new Filipino wife for a Japanese Tourist Visa. If you have been thru this process, please call Jeff at 090-9102-2117

100% of the profits will go to the Lions Club International. Please visit the website http://givehopenippon.org/index.html and/or like the facebook page “Give Hope Nippon” and like the page!

Cub scout Pack 34: Cub Scouts Pack 34 meets every 2nd Thurs 18:30 Zama Scout Hut Bldg 533. Parents & Single-Soldier Volunteers are welcome. All boys grades 1 - 5 are encouraged to join us for great learning experiences, character building and fun! Contact Cubmaster royfluke@ybb.ne.jp 090-6042-0797.

ZaCsa’s east Meets West shop: located behind the dry cleaners on Camp Zama, carries vintage Japanese items and collectibles. Store hours are every Tuesday and the 2nd and 4th Saturday’s of the month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Profits from the shop go back to the community in scholarships and welfare grants. For additional information please call 263-5533. Stop on by and check it out.

JaPaNese sPoUse ClUB: Would you like to socialize with other Japanese spouses, learn more about being a military spouse, share your experiences and support with others? If so, please call Meg at 263-8327 or e-mail jsczama@gmail.com for more information.

Rising Sun Lodge 151, F&AM. Stated Meeting 1st Thursday of every month at the Masonic Bldg, Sagami Depot. For more information contact: rsl151@gmail.com; website: risingsunlodge151.com; or call Dave 080-3467-7881.

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ZAHS Community NightCamp Zama’s Community Night, in conjunction with the Zama American High School Trojans’ football season, is scheduled to be held from 6 p.m. to halftime at Trojan Field. Free food and games will be provided. For more information, call 263-4547.

Labor Day 5K RunCamp Zama’s Labor Day 5K Fun Run is scheduled to be held here Sept. 3 with an 8 a.m. start time. The free event is open to all Camp Zama community members 18 years of age or older and not in high school. Awards will be given to the top two male and female finishers in each age category. The deadline to register is 5 p.m. on Sept. 1 at the Yano Fitness Center issue counter. Commander’s Cup points will be awarded. For more information, call 263-4664.

Sports physicalsArmy Regulation 608-10 requires all youths participating in youth sports programs to complete an annual sports physical and provide a copy as part of their registration. All registrations are completed at the Child and Youth Services’ Parent Central Services in Bldg. 533. To help, PCS staff members are making contact with families 30 days prior to the expiration date of children’s physicals to allow parents time to schedule a current one.

Water aerobicsWater Aerobics classes are from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Yano Fitness Center.

Jacuzzi, steam room, saunaOn Wednesday mornings, the jacuzzi, sauna and steam room are closed for maintenance from 8 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 263-4664 or 263-7980.

Your Weekly Dose

Sports Briefs

Internal monitoring for radiation is available for Department of Defense-affiliated personnel, including family members, in the Camp Zama community on a voluntary basis for a limited time.Internal monitoring may be scheduled by calling the MEDDAC-Japan appointment line at 263-4175 during regular appointment hours, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; and 7 to 8 a.m. and noon to 4 p.m. on Thursdays.

The BG Sams U.S. Army Health Clinic is not open 24/7, but our triage line is always available. When calling the clinic at 263-4127, our staff will notify a provider who will call you back. The provider will advise you if you can wait until the clinic opens, or if you need to seek medical care elsewhere.

Host-nation hospitals do not operate in the same manner as in the U.S. Local hospitals do not have to see you when you present at their ER. That is why we want you to call us first. If our provider thinks yours is a medical emer-gency, our provider will engage our EMS staff, including a translator. Please carry an emergency wallet card with information on who to call for medical assistance. These cards are available at the clinic and at various community events such as the community information exchange and Newcomers Medical Morning.

Photos by Dustin Perry(From left): Kayesha McNeill and Adriana Bohon, both 10, compete in the Bungee Race event Saturday at Trojan Field here during Camp Zama’s inaugural Family Olympics. Three teams of parents and children competed in five different events.

Zama families show Olympic spiritBy dustin PerryTorii Editor

Inaugural community competition stresses fun, outdoor fitness

Daniel Hancock, deputy commander of U.S. Army Garrison – Japan, rides a tricycle during the Relay Race event with his son Jack, 5, on his shoulders.

Promoting fitness and teamwork among adults and children in the community was the main intent of Camp Zama’s inaugural Family Olympics event, held Saturday at Trojan Field here.

Three teams representing the installa-tion’s Child Development Centers, School Age Care programs and the Youth Center competed in five events that brought their own twist to Olympic mainstays like the discus, javelin and relay race. The event was coordinated by Morale, Welfare and Recreation and was meant to offer a family-friendly experience, said the Youth Sports director.

“An [operations order] came out for all military installations to do Olympic-style events for the communities and families,” said Robert Santana. “We took it upon ourselves to organize the [Child, Youth and School Services] groups and the community to come in and enjoy this event.”

In true Olympic fashion, the event began with a paper “torch” relay around the Zama American High School track by CYSS Co-ordinator Jeannie Williams and Command Sgt. Maj. Scarlett Stabel, command sergeant major of U.S. Army Garrison – Japan. Once the games were underway, the center of the field became a flurry of activity as the teams rotated between the different events.

The discus event was modified to include plastic Frisbees, three of which were thrown by each competitor and judged on the fur-thest distance. The simplified event allowed for maximum participation from event the youngest athletes, said Santana.

“The tricky part was to plan the event so

that it would be fair and all the teams could compete,” said Santana. “The whole idea was that we wanted to get the families out here as part of a fitness program and make them aware that exercising can be fun for the whole family.”

The aim to create a balanced competition seemed to work, based on feedback from many of the younger participants.

“My favorite event was throwing the disc,” said 8-year-old Sydney Chioino. “It was fun to play with my friends today and show good teamwork.”

Instead of an Olympic-approved javelin, competitors threw a purple foam pool noodle through the air that often drifted slowly toward the ground rather than impaling it. A few minutes into the event, one competitor from the Youth Center team got the idea to tie the noodle into a knot and threw it sev-eral feet further. This became the preferred method for the duration of the event.

Another event included the bungee race, where two competitors in an inflatable track pulled against elastic cords hooked to vests on their backs and stuck small pouches to a Velcro strip in the center of them. The obstacle course involved a crab walk, a sack jump, soccer slalom, and finally, sinking a shot in a basketball hoop. The final event was the relay race, which combined a 200-meter run, a tire roll, jumping rope, and the parents pedaling small tricycles.

Maj. Derren Siglock, who participated with his young daughter on the CDC team, said events like the Family Olympics that support the different CYSS centers are beneficial for the community.

“The level of participation shows that the parents and kids here are eager to do something together and have some com-

petition with it,” said Siglock, assigned to USAG-J. “I think that once the word gets out about how successful today was, we will get more participation next year.”

The scores were tallied and SAC were named the overall winners, but a trophy was presented to each team and every youth participant received a medal. Santana said an appropriate tie-in in 2012 will hopefully bring more community members to the event next year.

“The Olympics will be held next year in London, so I hope this serves as a promo to drum up enthusiasm for this event.”

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Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

Photos by Chip SteitzThe Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is home to nearly 26,000 different marine creatures. The main Kuroshio Sea Tank includes whale sharks and manta rays.

The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is home to countless numbers of marine crea-tures found throughout the Ryukyu Islands. Opened in 2002, the aquarium welcomed its 20 millionth visitor last March.

The aquarium contains 77 major exhibits with close to 26,000 animals and 80 species of coral submerged in 1.9 million gallons of water. The Kuroshio Sea Tank represents the main attraction, where whale sharks and manta rays swim alongside many other spe-cies. Salt water for the tanks is continually taken directly from the ocean, a quarter mile off shore.

The aquarium gets its name by combin-ing the words chura and umi, which mean “beautiful ocean.”

“It’s a perfect spot for families with children of all ages to visit,” said Jane Schneider, a third-grade teacher at Amelia Earhart Intermediate School on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa. “As a teacher, it is one of my favorite places to visit on a field trip with my students, as there is a wide variety of sea life to view.”

Getting there: The drive from Torii Sta-tion takes about one hour. Proceed north on Highway 58 to Nago. Once inside the city, take Highway 449 to Highway 114. Detailed directions (in English) can be found online at http://oki-churaumi.jp/en/guide/access.html.

By Chip Steitz10th Support Group Public Affairs

Photo illustration by Dustin Perry

Visitors at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium view the thousands of fish and aquatic life in the Kuroshio Sea Tank.

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