{"id":189013,"date":"2024-05-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=189013"},"modified":"2024-05-30T03:01:28","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T03:01:28","slug":"usag-japan-leaders-say-workforce-efforts-reason-why-japan-is-armys-top-duty-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=189013","title":{"rendered":"USAG Japan leaders say workforce efforts reason why Japan is Army\u2019s top duty station"},"content":{"rendered":"
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CAMP ZAMA, Japan \u2013 The U.S. Army Garrison Japan commander said he appreciated the workforce\u2019s contributions so far this year during a town hall here Friday as the garrison prepares for the peak moving season this summer.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to extend my thanks,\u201d said Col. Marcus Hunter as he began the meeting at Kizuna Hall. \u201cI truly want to thank you for the extra effort, the sacrifice and the service that you provide because it is literally the best.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hunter, who was joined by Command Sgt. Maj. David A. Rio, garrison senior enlisted leader, and Jenifer L. Peterson, deputy garrison commander, said a smooth transition for incoming personnel will rely on the small things that employees have been doing well.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt will be a very busy season for us,\u201d he said, \u201cbut it is extremely important and will make a greater impact on those people and families that are coming.\u201d<\/p>\n

The colonel also mentioned that Japan is currently the U.S. Army\u2019s top requested duty station.<\/p>\n

He credited three things for the community receiving that honor. While the location and friendly Japanese people are a draw for many, he also believed the Army\u2019s unique mission here and the garrison\u2019s service culture allows people to enjoy their time in the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cA lot of times you say that, \u2018Oh, we\u2019re No. 1 because it feels like we\u2019re No. 1,\u2019\u201d he said. \u201cBut we actually have the data to prove that \u2013 that\u2019s a statistical fact.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rio said the garrison team also scored 98% in its most recent inspection as part of the Organizational Inspection Program, a mandatory command program that identifies, prevents and corrects issues affecting unit readiness.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s because of things like that,\u201d he said, as to why Japan is a popular location. \u201cIt\u2019s because of your care, your commitment and the quality services you provide.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rio announced a garrison organizational day will take place Sept. 27 to provide fun, food and activities to staff members and their families.<\/p>\n

The garrison\u2019s Quality of Life Action Team is planning the event, and the organization is still recruiting new members to help drive continuous workplace improvement across the garrison.<\/p>\n

Membership is open to anyone, including military members, civilians and local national employees.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re always recruiting new members of this team,\u201d Rio said. \u201cOur goal is to have representatives from each of the directorates who serve as the link for our workforce to this team.\u201d<\/p>\n

Peterson also congratulated employees who recently graduated from the Army Civilian Education System Intermediate Course that was held for the first time at Camp Zama earlier this month.<\/p>\n

She said course facilitators plan to return next year and encouraged employees to speak with the graduates to learn more about the course.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am really impressed with how many folks we had this year,\u201d she said. \u201cWe had almost 20 attend and we want to have more next year.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hunter later recognized garrison employees for continually overcoming challenges, from being able to finish complex projects with teammates that may have different ideas to tackling major events.<\/p>\n

One of those events, he said, was a scheduled power outage that had Directorate of Public Works employees working through the night to ensure backup power systems could operate.<\/p>\n

\u201cThank you for facing those challenges and every day trying to make a positive impact and get better,\u201d he said. \u201cSometimes we mess it up, even I make mistakes, but then we come back, and we try to improve.<\/p>\n

\u201cI could not be prouder of our team and everything that you do for our community,\u201d he added, \u201cso thank you from the bottom of my heart.\u201d<\/p>\n

Related links:<\/strong><\/p>\n

U.S. Army Garrison Japan news<\/a><\/p>\n

USAG Japan official website<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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