WEBVTT 00:11.739 --> 00:13.850 Hello and welcome to the Zama Pulse . 00:13.850 --> 00:16.020 I'm Sergeant John Sears . Soldiers 00:16.020 --> 00:18.219 assigned to the 836 Transportation 00:18.219 --> 00:20.500 Battalion recently conducted an 00:20.500 --> 00:22.500 operation at Yokohama North Dock in 00:22.500 --> 00:24.667 Japan , loading items onto a vessel in 00:24.667 --> 00:27.090 support of military operations . This 00:27.090 --> 00:29.290 is a very non-traditional mission for 00:29.290 --> 00:32.330 A36 . Um , it is an emerging 00:32.330 --> 00:34.450 requirement that we received for this 00:34.450 --> 00:37.009 Class One operation . So our team has 00:37.009 --> 00:39.529 been working with the vendor , uh , to 00:39.529 --> 00:42.250 do the sorting , the staging , and then 00:42.250 --> 00:44.610 the stuffing of the containers . Once 00:44.610 --> 00:46.943 those containers are stuffed and sealed , 00:46.943 --> 00:49.110 then we move those containers with our 00:49.110 --> 00:51.950 MHE . From our SNRTS contract and 00:51.950 --> 00:54.349 they'll begin to load that cargo onto 00:54.349 --> 00:56.669 the vessel , but that all of those 00:56.669 --> 00:59.110 steps must be done prior to loading the 00:59.110 --> 01:02.099 cargo onto the vessel itself . For this 01:02.099 --> 01:03.988 operation , the unit collaborated 01:03.988 --> 01:05.932 closely with the Defense Logistics 01:05.932 --> 01:08.155 Agency , Military Sealift Command , and 01:08.155 --> 01:09.988 a local Japanese firm contracted 01:09.988 --> 01:12.155 through the Stephen Doring and Related 01:12.155 --> 01:13.932 Terminal Services Program . The 01:13.932 --> 01:16.099 soldiers loaded hundreds of items onto 01:16.099 --> 01:17.988 the vessel , including commercial 01:17.988 --> 01:19.710 vehicles and multiple shipping 01:19.710 --> 01:21.710 containers filled with a variety of 01:21.710 --> 01:23.710 Class One supplies . These included 01:23.710 --> 01:25.877 frozen provisions as well as dry goods 01:25.877 --> 01:28.210 such as shelf stable meals , hard goods , 01:28.210 --> 01:30.377 and other essential items . Lieutenant 01:30.377 --> 01:32.155 Colonel Lexis Jackson , the 836 01:32.155 --> 01:34.210 commander , spoke about the critical 01:34.210 --> 01:36.321 role that every partner played in the 01:36.321 --> 01:38.155 operation and the . coordination 01:38.155 --> 01:37.970 required to successfully accomplish 01:37.970 --> 01:40.169 such a complex mission . What we do as 01:40.169 --> 01:42.113 a battalion , we do not do alone . 01:42.330 --> 01:44.730 We're a very small organization and so 01:44.730 --> 01:47.269 we're really reliant on our partners 01:47.410 --> 01:49.577 right now , we have heavy coordination 01:49.577 --> 01:52.930 with the Defense Logistics Agency , our 01:52.930 --> 01:55.690 MSC Military Sealift Command teammates , 01:55.769 --> 01:57.880 the ship support unit here in Japan . 01:58.110 --> 02:00.919 In addition to the vendors and our 02:00.919 --> 02:02.975 contract to be able to get this done 02:03.000 --> 02:05.056 collectively as we look at the joint 02:05.056 --> 02:07.239 logistics enterprise , we're able to 02:07.239 --> 02:10.100 get this mission completed . Despite 02:10.100 --> 02:12.267 strong winds and heavy rain , soldiers 02:12.267 --> 02:14.100 assigned to the headquarters and 02:14.100 --> 02:16.267 Headquarters Company , US Army Japan , 02:16.267 --> 02:17.933 demonstrated their unwavering 02:17.933 --> 02:20.100 commitment by turning out in force for 02:20.100 --> 02:22.156 a recent sexual harassment , assault 02:22.156 --> 02:23.989 response , and prevention-themed 02:23.989 --> 02:26.044 physical training session . Far from 02:26.044 --> 02:27.767 deterring them , the challenge 02:27.767 --> 02:27.580 conditions served as a powerful 02:27.580 --> 02:29.302 reminder of the resilience and 02:29.302 --> 02:31.191 dedication required in both their 02:31.191 --> 02:32.747 profession and their shared 02:32.747 --> 02:34.940 responsibility to one another . By 02:34.940 --> 02:37.162 pushing through the elements together , 02:37.162 --> 02:39.218 the soldiers not only enhanced their 02:39.218 --> 02:40.884 physical readiness , but also 02:40.884 --> 02:42.884 strengthened their moral courage by 02:42.884 --> 02:44.940 reinforcing a culture of vigilance , 02:44.940 --> 02:46.996 respect , and unwavering support for 02:46.996 --> 02:48.996 their fellow service members . Camp 02:48.996 --> 02:51.199 Zama's MWR recently hosted a Military 02:51.199 --> 02:53.360 spouse Appreciation Day luncheon to 02:53.360 --> 02:55.360 honor its military spouses , the 02:55.360 --> 02:57.193 dedicated , invisible heroes who 02:57.193 --> 02:59.027 selflessly support their service 02:59.027 --> 03:01.138 members , strengthen their families , 03:01.138 --> 03:02.860 and uplift the entire military 03:02.860 --> 03:05.027 community every single day . The event 03:05.027 --> 03:07.082 provided a meaningful opportunity to 03:07.082 --> 03:08.971 express genuine gratitude for the 03:08.971 --> 03:10.749 countless unseen sacrifices and 03:10.749 --> 03:12.916 tireless contributions of the military 03:12.916 --> 03:15.027 spouses . Attendees enjoyed inspiring 03:15.027 --> 03:16.880 guest speakers , resources and 03:16.880 --> 03:18.824 information on spouses' employment 03:18.824 --> 03:21.047 opportunities , an engaging trivia game 03:21.047 --> 03:22.880 with prizes , and a free lunch . 03:22.880 --> 03:24.824 Together these elements created an 03:24.824 --> 03:27.158 atmosphere of appreciation , connection , 03:27.158 --> 03:29.047 and celebration of the vital role 03:29.047 --> 03:30.824 spouses play in the success and 03:30.824 --> 03:32.769 well-being of the army community . 03:33.520 --> 03:35.679 Effective June 1st , routine and 03:35.679 --> 03:37.679 elective dental services for active 03:37.679 --> 03:39.790 duty family members will be suspended 03:39.790 --> 03:41.957 at Camp Zama Dental Clinic , including 03:41.957 --> 03:43.846 cleanings and annual exams . This 03:43.846 --> 03:46.068 change is due to the transformation and 03:46.068 --> 03:48.123 growth of the active duty population 03:48.123 --> 03:50.123 combined with provider departures . 03:50.123 --> 03:51.901 Dental emergency evaluation and 03:51.901 --> 03:54.068 stabilization care will continue to be 03:54.068 --> 03:56.012 available during regular sick call 03:56.012 --> 03:58.235 triage hours from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 03:58.235 --> 04:00.290 from 120 to 1:00 p.m. Monday through 04:00.290 --> 04:02.123 Friday . The clinic is closed on 04:02.123 --> 04:04.235 Thursday afternoons for training . If 04:04.235 --> 04:06.179 you have any questions , visit the 04:06.179 --> 04:08.401 TriCare Dental Program page or call the 04:08.401 --> 04:11.639 Camp Zama Dental Clinic at 263-4603 or 04:11.639 --> 04:15.479 046-407-4603 from your 04:15.479 --> 04:18.649 cell phone . US Army Garrison Okinawa 04:18.649 --> 04:20.593 recently recognized Army Community 04:20.593 --> 04:22.649 Service volunteers at Try Station on 04:22.649 --> 04:25.329 Okinawa . The awards honored volunteers 04:25.329 --> 04:27.496 who dedicated their time to supporting 04:27.496 --> 04:29.385 soldiers , families , and Okinawa 04:29.385 --> 04:31.607 military community through ACS programs 04:31.607 --> 04:33.440 and community outreach efforts . 04:33.440 --> 04:35.496 Volunteers received certificates and 04:35.496 --> 04:37.662 tokens of appreciation and recognition 04:37.662 --> 04:39.773 of their service and contributions to 04:39.773 --> 04:41.773 the garrison community . During the 04:41.773 --> 04:43.996 ceremony , Lieutenant Colonel Elizabeth 04:43.996 --> 04:46.218 Johnson , the commander of UA Okinawa , 04:46.218 --> 04:48.107 encouraged volunteers to continue 04:48.107 --> 04:50.273 inspiring others to become involved in 04:50.273 --> 04:52.162 their communities . Also at Torry 04:52.162 --> 04:53.996 Station , members of the US Army 04:53.996 --> 04:56.107 community across Okinawa participated 04:56.107 --> 04:58.260 in the annual Naha Hari dragon boat 04:58.260 --> 05:00.420 races held recently at Naha Port . 05:01.329 --> 05:03.529 Dating back more than 600 years , the 05:03.529 --> 05:05.307 event honors Okinawa's historic 05:05.307 --> 05:07.418 connection to the sea while fostering 05:07.418 --> 05:09.529 unity across the island . This year , 05:09.570 --> 05:11.514 participants from the Army Ladies' 05:11.514 --> 05:13.514 Dragon Boat Team and the Army Black 05:13.514 --> 05:15.690 Knights competed alongside local 05:15.690 --> 05:17.912 organizations and community teams . The 05:17.912 --> 05:20.023 Army Black Knights earned first place 05:20.023 --> 05:22.269 in the Category A competition . The 05:22.269 --> 05:24.491 dragon boat races are held annually and 05:24.491 --> 05:26.547 attract thousands of spectators each 05:26.547 --> 05:28.713 year for a weekend filled with races , 05:28.713 --> 05:30.491 cultural events , and community 05:30.491 --> 05:33.700 celebration . Now we'd like to take a 05:33.700 --> 05:35.811 moment to spotlight our very own Zama 05:35.811 --> 05:37.478 Middle High School . For this 05:37.478 --> 05:39.533 reoccurring segment , we collaborate 05:39.533 --> 05:41.644 with the school's video communication 05:41.644 --> 05:43.867 class to highlight some of the school's 05:43.867 --> 05:45.589 activities and events in short 05:45.589 --> 05:47.756 student-produced video segments . This 05:47.756 --> 05:49.867 month , Earl Rice highlighted a visit 05:49.867 --> 05:52.033 from students from a Japanese school , 05:52.033 --> 05:54.144 and Kentao Kirwin produced a story on 05:54.144 --> 05:55.922 how Japanese fashion trends are 05:55.922 --> 05:57.811 influencing the style of American 05:57.811 --> 06:00.820 students on base . Last week , ZMHS 06:00.820 --> 06:02.709 hosted Japanese students from our 06:02.709 --> 06:04.764 sister school , Yamanishi . Students 06:04.764 --> 06:06.598 from Yamatanishi were assigned a 06:06.598 --> 06:08.209 partner from DMHS where they 06:08.209 --> 06:10.320 accompanied them to their classes for 06:10.320 --> 06:09.880 the American high school experience . 06:10.339 --> 06:12.450 During this event , CMHS students had 06:12.450 --> 06:14.450 the unique opportunity to connect , 06:14.450 --> 06:16.672 interact , and conversate in Japanese . 06:16.672 --> 06:18.839 And through this connection , Japanese 06:18.839 --> 06:20.950 students had the opportunity to speak 06:20.950 --> 06:20.429 English with native speakers , try 06:20.429 --> 06:22.429 American lunch , and experience the 06:22.429 --> 06:25.709 ZMHS campus . No . No , no , no . 06:27.380 --> 06:29.491 I'm pleased to welcome Mr . Geisinger 06:29.491 --> 06:31.713 for an interview on the school exchange 06:31.713 --> 06:33.824 event . I would say the importance is 06:33.824 --> 06:35.880 because we have been a sister school 06:35.880 --> 06:37.880 for many , many years and we have a 06:37.880 --> 06:39.936 really good relationship with , uh , 06:39.936 --> 06:41.991 Yamatunishi and also we have started 06:41.991 --> 06:45.279 one with a school called Sogo Soyo . So 06:45.279 --> 06:47.168 it helps to bring our communities 06:47.168 --> 06:49.279 together . Overall , this was a great 06:49.279 --> 06:51.119 experience for both ZMHS and 06:51.130 --> 06:53.640 Yamadonishi from ZEN . This is Earl 06:53.640 --> 06:57.519 Rice reporting . Known 06:57.519 --> 06:59.741 around the world for its creativity and 06:59.741 --> 07:01.797 bold street style , Japan influences 07:01.797 --> 07:04.019 clothing trends everywhere , connecting 07:04.019 --> 07:06.130 people and cultures through the world 07:06.130 --> 07:09.070 of fashion . At ZMHS , students are 07:09.070 --> 07:11.126 constantly exposed to fashion trends 07:11.126 --> 07:12.959 through social media . With many 07:12.959 --> 07:15.070 students being Japanese , it's common 07:15.070 --> 07:17.014 to see short videos and posts from 07:17.014 --> 07:19.237 Tokyo on their feeds . These influences 07:19.237 --> 07:21.459 shape not only what they wear , but how 07:21.459 --> 07:23.292 they express their individuality 07:23.292 --> 07:25.070 through fashion . Incorporating 07:25.070 --> 07:25.040 Japanese fashion pieces into their 07:25.040 --> 07:27.119 style , ZMHS students can further 07:27.119 --> 07:29.119 connect with the culture and people 07:29.119 --> 07:32.709 around them . To see how these 07:32.709 --> 07:34.653 influences translate into everyday 07:34.653 --> 07:36.876 fashion , we follow a student of ZMHS , 07:36.876 --> 07:38.598 Ellen Nguyen , to look for new 07:38.598 --> 07:40.709 inspiration at some of the stores she 07:40.709 --> 07:42.931 visits most to buy clothes . Um , where 07:42.931 --> 07:45.153 do I get my inspiration from ? I get it 07:45.153 --> 07:47.265 from my Pinterest . I usually look up 07:47.679 --> 07:50.769 things like around like Tokyo style , 07:51.000 --> 07:54.079 and when I go out , I look at pieces of 07:54.079 --> 07:56.359 clothing on people and try to match 07:56.359 --> 08:00.130 what I like . From social media 08:00.130 --> 08:02.186 trends to local shopping districts , 08:02.186 --> 08:04.241 Japan's fashion culture continues to 08:04.241 --> 08:06.352 shape the way students at YHS express 08:06.352 --> 08:08.297 themselves and connect with others 08:08.297 --> 08:10.463 every day . As we prepare to celebrate 08:10.463 --> 08:13.029 250 years of America's independence , 08:13.420 --> 08:15.500 we invited our US Army in Japan 08:15.500 --> 08:17.667 community to reflect on the question , 08:17.899 --> 08:20.232 What does being an American mean to you ? 08:20.232 --> 08:22.343 In the coming weeks leading up to and 08:22.343 --> 08:24.288 beyond Independence Day , we'll be 08:24.288 --> 08:26.177 regularly posting video vignettes 08:26.177 --> 08:28.399 online that highlight the reflections . 08:28.459 --> 08:30.570 Today we'd like to share one vignette 08:30.570 --> 08:32.570 featuring Jorge Solis , assigned to 08:32.570 --> 08:34.950 Medak , Japan . These stories offer 08:34.950 --> 08:37.117 unique perspectives , but collectively 08:37.117 --> 08:39.228 they weave a powerful tapestry of the 08:39.228 --> 08:41.394 enduring spirit and shared values that 08:41.394 --> 08:44.359 unite us all . I'm Sergeant Jorge Solis . 08:44.440 --> 08:46.799 I work for Medic Japan as a healthcare 08:46.799 --> 08:48.966 sergeant . To me , what it means to be 08:48.966 --> 08:51.109 an American is opportunity and the 08:51.109 --> 08:53.469 belief that hard work can turn the 08:53.469 --> 08:55.960 opportunity into success . Happy 08:55.960 --> 08:58.669 birthday , America . That's it for this 08:58.669 --> 09:00.669 month's edition of Zama Pulse . I'm 09:00.669 --> 09:02.891 Sergeant John Sears , and we'll see you 09:02.891 --> 09:02.849 next month .