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YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — The senior enlisted leader for U.S. Forces Japan has singled out military personnel for using dating apps and “hooking up” while under quarantine.
To prevent the coronavirus’ spread, U.S. service members and civilians arriving in Japan are placed in “restriction of movement,” or ROM, for 14 days. People will soon have to test negative for the illness before being released, under a new policy adopted after a spate of cases were brought to Japan by personnel arriving from the United States.
However, some under quarantine aren’t following the rules, USFJ Command Chief Master Sgt. Richard Winegardner Jr. told American Forces Network during a livestreamed interview from Yokota.
“We’re seeing some folks that … are like, ‘OK, I’m in here but I can just kind of sneak out.’ What I would ask is if you know that somebody is doing this … ask them to stop,” he said, without elaborating on the violations or where they happened. Some in quarantine are using dating apps such as Tinder and Bumble and “hooking up with folks,” he said, without specifying whether the other parties involved were from the military community or outside the gates.
U.S. installations in Japan have differing policies about guest access, which has been limited or outright barred during the pandemic.
“They are not supposed to go out, but that doesn’t mean you go in,” Winegardner said of people in quarantine.
Troops not under quarantine have also brought the coronavirus onto bases after going into unauthorized locations and establishments, he added.
“Wow, big surprise when you are bringing that stuff back,” he said. “Service members are getting popped left and right for going to places that they don’t belong, in areas that they don’t belong … bar districts.”
Rule-breakers will face “quick and appropriate action,” Col. Thomas Matelski, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Japan, said in a video message Thursday, after people from the garrison were seen partying in off-limits parts of Tokyo.
“It seems like a few members of our team are starting to lose focus,” said Matelski, who oversees Camp Zama and Sagami General Depot in Kanagawa prefecture.
Maj. Gen. Viet X. Luong, commander of U.S. Army Japan, in his own video message Thursday cited a “recent spike” in violations as a reason for increasing the health protection condition and tightening restrictions.
Tokyo recorded 390 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, down from a record-high 472 infections on Saturday. USFJ reported 127 active coronavirus cases Tuesday with most at bases on Okinawa.
The people in the military community who are testing positive are in their 20s and 30s, Winegardner said.
Rule-breakers have lost two levels of rank and received extra duties and fines, he added, without specifying how many people had been punished or whether they included civilians.
“What is coming to you, I’m glad because these are the things that are endangering us,” he said. “I know commanders are getting upset with the lack of adherence. Commanders are starting to get real serious about this.”
Japanese authorities are also looking into violations of rules by U.S. personnel, he said.
A person who recently took a domestic flight in Japan to reach their duty station after arriving from the U.S. and later received a positive coronavirus test result could face a fine of $5,000 to $7,000, Winegardner said.
However, he noted, only one person assigned to USFJ has been hospitalized with the coronavirus and nobody has been in intensive care since the pandemic began.
U.S. forces have limited testing facilities on some bases and are sending tests to Okinawa and South Korea for processing, he said. Officials are looking at using contractors to increase testing capacity.
More testing will allow the military to get back to a more normal battle rhythm with exercises and deployments, Winegardner added.
“The last thing other countries want to see is us bringing the virus over there,” he said.
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Dear dudes on military dating apps,
Dating is hard. We all get it. But there are some things you should know before you decide to try your luck in swipe city.
According to your bio, you’re all about God, guns, and country. Cool, cool, cool. Oh, and you’ve felt it important to list your MOS. This, in actuality, means absolutely nothing to just about everyone. Lastly, you top it off with a claim that you enjoy bourbon, and you’d love nothing more than to meet a girl who can pound Jim Beam like water during August in Alabama.
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What this really tells me is that your hobbies include being in the military and possessing a profound lack of originality.
And then there are the pictures.
Would it kill you to ask a friend to take a decent photo instead of settling on a grainy selfie in a dimly lit barracks bathroom? You do have friends, right? Of course you do. They managed to capture the harrowing images of you in your field-op battle rattle glory — arms crossed, not smiling, sporting Oakleys in front of a dirty Humvee in an undisclosed base location. OPSEC, bro!
If a girl is lucky, you might have three other pictures in rotation. Traditionally, these include the car selfie, the gym pic, because your fitness needs a witness, and everyone’s favorite “I caught a fish” photo.
Is the combination of the latter two meant to prove you can be a strong, capable provider in the event of a zombie apocalypse? I know I don’t speak for all women, but is there a specific cultural significance to the act of visor-wearing, shirtless fishing? Did we regress, without anyone knowing, into a hunter-gatherer society?
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And I hate to bring up stereotypes, but there’s one that really sticks out: The car.
I’m sure that Mustang, Charger, or Camaro you mention loving in your bio was really great when you bought it. After all, you spent every last dime on the down payment and financed it at 30-percent interest. It’s just not the best idea to advertise your terrible financial decisions before we even meet.
Others, meanwhile, have turned to dating apps after a divorce. Some have children, and that’s fine. Women, for the most part, don’t mind a guy who can commit.
Trashing your ex in your dating profile, however? How’s that working out for you?
Nothing says “I’ve moved on” quite like a photo of you and your ex with a Satan’s head emoji resting squarely over her face.
Also, do all of us a favor. Don’t say you’re looking for someone to be a mother to your children. Would you say that to stranger on the street? No? Then don’t put it in your bio.
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This might all sound very cynical, and that’s because it is. Dating is a nightmare. Just ... do better.
Good luck,
Sarah
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