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KOFU CITY, Japan – More than a dozen Soldiers and families from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward) immersed themselves in Japan's classic cuisine, scenic landscape and fine wine during this year's So-You-Kai event Nov. 9, 2015.
Sponsored by the NCO Association from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's (JGSDF) Ground Staff Office (GSO), the event, loosely translated as “friendly noncommissioned officer association,” aims to enhance bilateral relations between the U.S. and Japan by introducing American service members and their families to their host nation's rich history and heritage.
The Soldiers, spouses and children gathered at Camp Zama and boarded a GSO chartered bus bound for Yamanashi Prefecture. In a span of eight hours, the group learned how make authentic Udon noodles, cooked a traditional Japanese lunch, hiked through the Shosenkyo Gorge, picked grapes at the vineyards of Miharashien and tasted wine offered exclusively from the Fujikko Winery.
The Camp Zama community members also mingled with their JGSDF counterparts who had joined them on their journey.
The group returned to Camp Zama that evening with full stomachs, breathtaking photos, fond memories and, in several instances, several bottles of wine.
Photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, U.S. Army Japan
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ORLANDO, Fla. - The 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) conducted an awards and promotions ceremony March 14, 2015, outside the David R. Wilson Armed Forces Reserve Center in Orlando, Fla.
Army Sgt. 1st Class Carlos E. Gomez, a Ft. Myers, Fla., native serving as the 143d ESC's senior movement noncommissioned officer, was promoted to master sergeant during an unseasonably warm afternoon. Two of Gomez's friends in the unit had the honor of pinning on the new rank to their new master sergeant's coat and patrol cap.
Shortly after Gomez returned to his platoon, Army Staff Sgt. John R. Watson, a Gurdon, Ark., native serving as a human resources specialist for the 143d ESC, posted front and center of the 150-Soldier formation. Watson's wife, Aleasa, played an active role in the ceremony when she punched her husband in the chest to adhere his new sergeant first class stripes firmly on his Army Combat Uniform coat.
Watson will remain with the 143d ESC for the foreseeable future, while Gomez will transfer to Ft. Benning, Ga.,later this year to serve as the Tactical Operations Center operations NCO for 3rd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 75th Training Command.
The 143d ESC also awarded the Army Achievement medal to several Soldiers who performed above and beyond the call of duty during Warfighter Exercise 15-3, a joint service, multinational training operation held January and February 2015 at Camp Atterbury, Ind.
Photos by Army Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC
CAMP ZAMA, Japan - Soldiers and families from Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), U.S. Army Japan, gathered at the Camp Zama Community Club Dec. 22, 2015, to celebrate the holidays.
Sponsored by HHC's Family Readiness Group (FRG), the festivities included complimentary snacks and drinks as well as friendly games around the pool table and dart board.
FRG also surprised the Soldiers' sons and daughters with a visit from St. Nick. Every child sat on Santa's lap for a one-on-one conversation about their holiday wishes. Santa awarded their good behavior by giving each child a wrapped present.
The celebration concluded with a cake cutting and well wishes from the company's commander, Army Capt. Christopher E. Mullis.
"The holidays can be a stressful and sometimes lonely time of year," said Mullis. "This gathering of grat people reminds me that we can turn to one another for care, comfort and support as we focus on what truly matters in life: our families."
U.S. Army photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, U.S. Army Japan