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| Keywords: usarpac u.s. army pacific usarmypacific usarj u.s. army japan usarmyjapan camp zama campzama japan headquarters eric dostie ericdostie kanae middle army middlearmy japan ground self-defense force japangroundselfdefenseforce jgsdf november 2015 CAMP ZAMA, Japan – Senior noncommissioned officers from U.S. Army Japan (USARJ) welcomed their Japan Ground Self-Defense (JGSDF) counterparts to Camp Zama to discuss how the two partners can enhance unit readiness and individual Soldier resiliency. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Eric C. Dostie, command sergeant major, USARJ, introduced Warrant Officer Akihiro Kanae, command sergeant major, Middle Army, JGSDF and his guests to administrators and medical personnel from Camp Zama’s Resiliency Center. While touring the facilities, the group discussed how the JGSDF could incorporate portions of the Army’s resiliency programs into its unit readiness initiatives. “The Army takes a holistic approach to resilience,” said Dostie. “By combining every aspect of resilience under one roof, we can better pool our resources and identify the diverse physical, behavioral and financial needs of our Soldiers and their families.” The two parties also shared ideas on how to remove the stigma associated with clinical counseling. “I am open to enrolling the [Middle Army]’s senior NCO leadership into the U.S. Army’s resiliency training classes,” suggested Kanae through his interpreter. “We could learn from each other on how to support our personnel on a one-on-one basis while promoting an environment free of embarrassment or punishment.” Dostie, Kanae and his team concluded their visit with a formal planning meeting for upcoming bilateral engagements and community events to include a visit to a local orphanage and a historical site cleanup. “Charitable events like these offer our Armies oustanding opportunities to give back to the community,” said Dostie. “They remind our Soldiers and our host nation partners that the U.S.-Japan relationship goes far beyond military exercises.” CAMP ZAMA, Japan – Senior noncommissioned officers from U.S. Army Japan (USARJ) welcomed their Japan Ground Self-Defense (JGSDF) counterparts to Camp Zama to discuss how the two partners can enhance unit readiness and individual Soldier resiliency. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Eric C. Dostie, command sergeant major, USARJ, introduced Warrant Officer Akihiro Kanae, command sergeant major, Middle Army, JGSDF and his guests to administrators and medical personnel from Camp Zama’s Resiliency Center. While touring the facilities, the group discussed how the JGSDF could incorporate portions of the Army’s resiliency programs into its unit readiness initiatives. “The Army takes a holistic approach to resilience,” said Dostie. “By combining every aspect of resilience under one roof, we can better pool our resources and identify the diverse physical, behavioral and financial needs of our Soldiers and their families.” The two parties also shared ideas on how to remove the stigma associated with clinical counseling. “I am open to enrolling the [Middle Army]’s senior NCO leadership into the U.S. Army’s resiliency training classes,” suggested Kanae through his interpreter. “We could learn from each other on how to support our personnel on a one-on-one basis while promoting an environment free of embarrassment or punishment.” Dostie, Kanae and his team concluded their visit with a formal planning meeting for upcoming bilateral engagements and community events to include a visit to a local orphanage and a historical site cleanup. “Charitable events like these offer our Armies oustanding opportunities to give back to the community,” said Dostie. “They remind our Soldiers and our host nation partners that the U.S.-Japan relationship goes far beyond military exercises.” | ||||
