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The Soldiers of Headquarters Support Company, 1st Cavalry Division bade farewell to the Soldiers of the Bosnia i Herzegovina Army Force Protection Unit 004 in a celebration held Dec. 20, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The Bosnian Soldiers were presented with NATO medals for service in Afghanistan and parting gifts were exchanged. BiH FPCON Unit 004 will redeploy home. Photo by Bob Harrison, U.S. Forces Afghanistan Public Affairs.
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More than 40 soldiers and family members from the 35th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion spent a day to experience the excitement of flying their homemade kite at Sagami Big Kite Festival at Sagami River May 5. Their kite was 18 square feet in size and used more than 100 bamboo poles with word “Ichidan” [means one team in Japanese] and “Samurai” in Japanese kanji, which was built with help from Sagami Gig Kite Preservation Association.
About the United States Army Garrison Japan:
The United States Army Garrison Japan and its 16 supported installation sites are located in the island of Honshu and Okinawa in Japan. The USAG Japan mission is to support the Headquarters, U.S. Army Japan / I Corps (fwd) to ensure mission readiness and the quality of life of the Army community in a sustainable, transforming joint and combined environment.
The USAG-J area of responsibility spans 1,500 miles from north to south of Japan. Camp Zama, home for both HQ USARJ and USAG-J is located approximately 25 miles southwest of Tokyo in the cities of Zama and Sagamihara in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The Camp Zama base cluster includes Sagamihara Housing Area and Sagami General Depot.
Akasaka Press Center is located in the center of Tokyo. The Akizuki/Kure area near Hiroshima is an ammunition depot. Yokohama North Dock is a port facility in the city of Yokohama, a major commerce port and a popular shopping area. USAG Torii Station is located 980 miles southwest of Camp Zama on the island of Okinawa.
We are the Army's home in Japan and the "Garrison of Choice" for Soldiers, Civilians and their Family members. We are committed in becoming the leader in the U.S. Army Installation Management Command by providing world-class installation services.
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To learn more about USAG Japan, please visit:
Official Website - www.usagj.jp.pac.army.mil
Facebook - www.facebook.com/usagj
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YouTube - www.youtube.com/usagjapan
Vimeo - www.vimeo.com/usagj
Twitter - www.twitter.com/usagjapan
Slideshare - www.slideshare.net/usagjapan
USARJ This Week on YouTube - www.youtube.com/usarjthisweek
More than 5,000 brave souls took the Plunge in Minneapolis on March 3, 2018 to support Special Olympics Minnesota. These Plungers raised $1,300,000! Photos taken by Cindy Merker, Fred Sobottka, Jim Douglas and others.
Visuals from PAIA-ID - The Agricultural Infrastructure Support Project in the Djuablin Region of Indenia, in September 2020, in Ivory Coast.
Corporate CommunOfficers stopped 137 drivers in Bolton for spot checks on their tyres as part of efforts to tackle one of the lesser-known causes of road casualties: defective tyres.
An operation led by Greater Manchester Police in Bolton on Friday 24 October was conducted in support of the region’s Vision Zero strategy to eliminate road deaths and life-changing injury by 2040.
Defective tyres are just as dangerous as the traditional ‘Fatal 4’ road safety offences – speeding, drink or drug driving, distractions such as using a mobile phone, and not wearing seat belts – which are the main causes of road collisions resulting in death or life-changing injuries.
Worn, underinflated or damaged tyres significantly increase braking distances, reduce grip and stability, and raise the risk of losing control, particularly in wet or emergency conditions.
In 2023, 190 people across the UK were killed or seriously injured in incidents linked to defective tyres, comparable to the number of phone-related collisions in the same year. In 2024 this figure was 172, averaging 181 fatalities or life-changing injuries over the two-year period.
As part of National Tyre Safety Month, the Safer Roads Greater Manchester Partnership and road safety charity, TyreSafe, carried out roadside tyre checks to highlight the risks of worn tread and raise awareness of this often overlooked and hidden danger.
Danny Vaughan, Transport for Greater Manchester’s Chief Network Officer, said: “Everyone knows the dangers of drink or drug driving, or speeding, but defective tyres carry just as much risk as using a mobile phone behind the wheel.
“Through Vision Zero, Greater Manchester is committed to ending deaths and life-changing injuries on our roads, and operations like these are vital to helping us achieve this aim by not only enforcing the law but educating drivers about how to stay safe.
“When you drive with defective tyres you risk putting yourself, your passengers and other road users at risk, so I’d strongly urge all drivers in Greater Manchester to regularly check their tyres and avoid potentially devastating consequences.”
Ten drivers were reported for tyre-related offences, with two issued with a prohibition notice preventing them from continuing their journey. Officers also made four arrests – two for driving while disqualified, one on suspicion of drug driving and one for another offence.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) also issued seven further prohibition notices for tyre offences, with Bolton Council issuing three suspension notices for a 10-day period.
Other offences reported by our officers during the operation include:
18 drivers found not wearing their seat belts.
Three drivers using their mobile phones while driving.
10 vehicles with illegal number plates.
Five vehicles seized for being driven with no insurance.
Eight vehicles with illegal tinted windows.
Inspector Paul Cox, Road Policing Unit, said: “We have been out as part of a tyre safety campaign in partnership with Safer Roads Greater Manchester, TyreSafe, local government and other organisations checking vehicles tyres on the roadside.
“As we head into autumn and winter, wet and icy conditions make safe tyres more crucial than ever. We’ve been advising drivers to check their tyres regularly and understand how vital they are for keeping themselves and others safe.
“While tyre safety is especially important during colder months, it’s something drivers should be mindful of all year round and something we want all motorists in Greater Manchester to be aware of. Our primary aim is to educate motorists on the importance of having tyres that are safe and roadworthy.
“Please check your tyres monthly – look for visible damage and use a tyre gauge to check tread depth. If you’re unsure, visit a local garage for a professional check. Don’t take any risks.”
A 2023 TyreSafe survey of almost 80,000 tyres found that one in five (20.5%) checked in the North West of England (including Greater Manchester) had illegal tread depth of below 1.6mm – and over a third (37.8%) were borderline with depths of between 1.6mm and 2mm.
The charity also estimates that more than six million tyres across the UK have illegal tyre tread, posing a significant risk to road users. Not only does this endanger lives, but it can also lead to legal consequences such as a £2,500 fine and three penalty points per defective tyre.
With National Tyre Safety Month drawing to a close, TyreSafe is urging drivers to get into the habit of carrying out the following checks once a month:
Check the air pressure
– ensure your tyres are properly inflated to the manufacturers recommended pressure
Check the condition of the tyres – inspect them for visible damage or signs of wear
Check the tread – measure the tread depth to ensure it meets legal requirements.
More than two million cars fail their MOT every year due to tyre defects, with half of these tyres classified as dangerous. Defective tyres are also the main cause of failed MOTs in the first seven years of a vehicle’s life.
One in five vehicle breakdowns on motorways and A roads result from tyre defects, amounting to roughly 50,000 breakdowns each year on the motorway network alone.
Stuart Lovatt, Chair of TyreSafe said: “Far too many drivers underestimate the dangers of illegal or poorly maintained tyres, yet the risks are every bit as serious as speeding or driving under the influence.
“The condition of a vehicle’s tyres can mean the difference between stopping safely or being involved in a serious incident.
“Through partnerships with police forces such as GMP, we’re reminding drivers that tyre safety isn’t just about complying with the law — it’s about protecting lives.
“Taking just a few minutes each month to check tyre pressure, tread depth and overall condition could prevent a tragedy.”
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
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Multi function offshore support vessel MV Dina Polaris alongside the Liverpool cruise terminal today.
Spectators cheering on runners taking part in the 2013 Festival Foods Grandad Half Marathon in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Piedras Blancas Light Station is located at Point Piedras Blancas, about 5.5 miles west by northwest of San Simeon, California. The first-order Fresnel lens at Piedras Blancas was first illuminated on February 15, 1875. The Piedras Blancas lighthouse was originally 100 feet high to the top of the ventilator ball. Earthquakes over the years damaged the structure. On December 31, 1948, final damage from an earthquake centered 6 miles off the point led to the decision to remove the upper three floors: the fourth landing, watch room, and lantern. Missing the beautiful ornate lantern, the truncated lighthouse now stands about 70 feet tall. The lens was moved and is on display in the nearby community of Cambria. The area is a Historic Park and Wildlife Refuge.
The 401st AFSB said farewell to three who will be redeploying soon. We also said hello to 12 new employees.
About the 401st:
The 401st Army field Support Brigade provides Soldiers, Sailors, Airman, and Marines, the tools and resources necessary to complete the mission. If they shoot, drive it, fly it, wear it, eat it or communicate with it, the 401st helps provide it. The brigade assists coalition partners with many of their logistical and sustainment needs. The brigade also handles the responsible disposition of equipment in Afghanistan to support evolving missions. We are the single link between Warfighters in the field, and working through Army Sustainment Command, we leverage Army Materiel Command’s worldwide Materiel Enterprise to develop, deliver, and sustain materiel to ensure a dominant joint force for the U.S. and our Allies.
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Students at campuses across the country showed their support for the Virginia Tech community in the wake of the tragedy.
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Douglas College support staff were on a one day strike in support of a fair and reasonable deal on November 14, 2012.
All Douglas College New Westminster campus classes were cancelled. The monetary offer on the table for support staff at Douglas College was half what support staff at other post secondary institutions have settled for.
Douglas College is the seventh largest post secondary institution in British Columbia, with 4,700 full-time and 10,000 part-time students for the 2011-12 school year.
There are 304 Douglas College support staff represented by the BCGEU. They work at registration, in IT services, as library assistants, at the bookstore, in student services, and offer financial aid to students.
MissionaryReuinion 043 - The support and inspiration to be involved in world missions came strongly from Carole and Gerard. His relatively small church put at least one missions family on almost every continent. This reunion was sweet, but the one we'll have in heaven will far exceed the glory of this unique gathering!!!