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may 30, 2008 www.okinawa.usmc.mil CLR-37 Marines honor fallen with NCOs to memorial ceremony take lead Lance Cpl. Joseph A. Cabrera okinawa marine staff to reduce CAMP FOSTER — During a Me- morial Day ceremony at the Camp Kinser Chapel May 26, Combat traffic Logistics Regiment 37 honored fallen U.S. service members. Okinawan citizens who died in fatalities the Battle of Okinawa were also honored during the ceremony. Cpl. Warren Peace Organizers said though the okinawa marine staff holiday is officially for fallen U.S. service members, they also CAMP FOSTER — III Marine felt the need to recognize the Expeditionary Force Command- Okinawans killed. from the ing General Richard C. Zilmer “This island was the site of a implemented the NCO Leader- horrendous battle that cost the ship Vehicle Safety Program re- lives of many Okinawans and cently for all III MEF and Marine Americans, but decades later, ground Corps Bases Japan units. we are able to honor our fallen The program was directed heroes together as friends,” said by Commandant of the Marine Col. Thomas A. Gorry, CLR-37 Corps Gen. James T. Conway commanding officer. and lasts until October. Attendees delivered com- In a recent White Letter, Con- memorative wreaths and flower up way voiced his concern about arrangements to the chapel. the rising Marine fatalities from Afterward, CLR-37 members vehicle accidents and laid out delivered the arrangements to his intent for the NCO Leader- the Commodore Perry Landing ship Vehicle Safety Program. Commemorative Monument at Zilmer laid out, in a recent the Tomari Foreign Cemetery. letter to commanders, his guid- Representatives from 3rd Ma- ance for implementing the trial rine Logistics Group, Veterans of program, now in effect here. Foreign Wars District 1,442nd Nathan Ball, co-inventor of the Atlas Power Ascender, watches as a Marine The III MEF program gives Veterans Club, American Le- with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 gets lifted to a helicopter at noncommissioned officers the gion Wayne E. Merchant Post U-Tapao Royal Thai Airfield May 14. Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron D. Hostutler responsibility and tools to em- 28, Knights of Columbus and ploy vehicle safety checks and the Masonic Lodge were among Marines test new extraction device verify their subordinates have those in attendance. an adequate travel plan prior to The ceremony began with a Lance Cpl. Aaron D. Hostutler may help improve Marine heli- the commencement of leave or performance by the III Marine okinawa marine staff copter operations capabilities. extended liberty. Expeditionary Force Band at the Nathan Ball, co-inventor of the All III MEF and MCBJ service chapel, followed by speeches U-TAPAO Royal Thai Airfield, device, with help from Marine members must now complete a from CLR-37 officials. Thailand — Due to the ever- Medium Helicopter Squadron vehicle-inspection checklist “They are all heroes because changing dynamics on today’s 262, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, before extended special liberty they selflessly served a higher battlefield, new technologies are tested the system May 14 at and leave periods. calling,” Gorry said about fallen constantly being researched with Utapao Royal Thai Airfield dur- Personnel planning trips American military members. the goal of improving the success ing Exercise Cobra Gold 2008. outside the immediate local “They paid the ultimate sacrifice of today’s war fighter. The Atlas Power Ascender, Ball area must also complete a pre- for the freedoms we too often The Atlas Power Ascender is explained, is a high-speed winch trip checklist. take for granted, and they de- one of the new technologies being system capable of lifting up to NCOs must screen their serve our utmost admiration.” tested by the Marine Corps that see ATLAS pg see TRAFFIC pg
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I PG. 5 PG. 6 PG. 12 okinawa marine | OPINION & EDITORIAL | may 30, 2008 Lest We Forget A reflection: Are our Memorial Day observances enough? Capt. Brian S. Sitko ing heroes worldwide and helping ambassador. I felt very small and Camps Foster, Lester, Kadena, us mourn the loss of our fallen. humbled amongst such giants. Courtney, Hansen, and then or many Americans, Me- The POW/MIA flag is an- We reveled in our camaraderie, Schwab where a wreath laying morial Day represents a other symbolic reminder. The and the day was very significant ceremony could be conducted. I symbolic first day of sum- 1998 Defense Authorization Act for me. I felt my father’s presence thought of maybe tossing a wreath mer, a time for vacations, mandates that the flag be flown as many of his squad members out to sea from a cliff side. Maybe Fvisiting loved ones or perhaps a six times annually: POW/MIA learned of his passing. And I was we could have an Operation Iraqi dip in the local swimming pool. Recognition Day, Armed Forces touched by a short essay written by Freedom and Operation Enduring Memorial Day was officially Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, a member of my father’s squad. Freedom memorial like the black recognized in 1868 as a day of Independence Day, and Veterans The essay, titled “The Smallest granite walls of the Vietnam Me- remembrance for those who died Day. The flag is supposed to fly Parade,” was written by David A. morial that would list the names in service to our nation. The day’s over every major military instal- Grace. David’s essay talks about of those who recently gave all. We true meaning is commentary lation on those occasions. all the grand parades throughout could even mark with a star or a ro- sometimes an All these traditions and obser- the year and how the “Smallest sette the names of those who died avoided topic as it brings people vances remind me of an important Parade,” one that has little fanfare from Okinawa-based units. down from euphoric highs of tra- memory from my past. in comparison to so many oth- Suddenly, I considered the ditional barbeques and a day off. In the summer of 1993, af- ers, is the Memorial Day parade. I reality of what it would require to For many, however, its true ter just having returned from a think of this essay each year — of make any of those initiatives real- meaning is not lost. deployment to Somalia, I had the the men and women who have ity: Logistical challenges, concerns Each Memorial Day, U.S. presi- honor and privilege of attending a gone before me — and the chasm for our host nation, costs to the dents and even foreign dignitaries military reunion for L Company, in my sole that represents my command, finding contractors. So- have traditionally laid a wreath at 3rd Battalion 1st Marine Regi- indebtedness to those who have bering thoughts replaced a dream. the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ment. The reunion was signifi- given all. Marines are not accustomed to at Arlington cemetery. cant to me because these were Earlier this year, I looked retreat, so I fell back, regrouped Another spectacular obser- Vietnam veterans who served into what type of Memorial Day and “advanced in a different di- vance is the tens of thousands of with my father in war. ceremonies exist on Okinawa. rection.” Maybe the only effective motorcycle riders, known for the I have been inextricably linked I learned that despite the large way to pay homage to our fallen past 21 years as “Rolling Thun- to my father’s past, not only active duty presence here and the is a symbolic parade or flying the der,” who make their journey because I followed in his foot- existence of veterans groups such POW/MIA flag. Maybe it’s just to from the Pentagon to the Vietnam steps as a Marine and served in as the American Legion and the raise awareness. Maybe, but that War Memorial each year in a times of peril, but also because Veterans of Foreign Wars, there chapter has yet to be written. symbolic salute to our fallen. his life has been an influential are no Memorial Day parades. As I thought about “The The definition of memorial is source of many of my great joys Despite all the motorcycle Smallest Parade” and observed commonly understood as an object and sorrows. You see, my father enthusiasts we have in uniform my surroundings, I realized that intended to serve as a reminder of was involved in an automobile on Okinawa, we have no rally like there is some truth in the old ad- someone who has died or of a par- accident when I was just 9 years “Rolling Thunder.” age that “the more things change, ticular event. But a memorial can old, suffered in a coma for seven I had fleeting thoughts of at- the more they stay the same.” So I also be actions or deeds that pay years, then died. tempting to organize a motorcycle humbly submit “Lest We Forget.” homage. Memorials have always At the L Company Reunion, I rally that could potentially start Sitko is the adjutant for 3rd played a significant role in honor- had the honor of standing in as his at Camp Kinser and progress to Marine Division. Sempertoons fact check Created by Gunnery Sgt. Charles Wolf new running suit
Are Marines allowed to wear the new Marine Corps running suit on leave or Q: liberty? Yes. The running suit jacket and the sweatshirt are authorized for wear with A: civilian attire while on leave or liberty. When worn on leave and liberty, the running jacket should be zipped at least halfway to the top of the zipper. The sweatshirt may be worn as an outer garment or layering garment. Also, the running suit can be worn in any combination with the PT shorts and green undershirt, however, the running suit is not authorized for wear in any form with the sweat suit.
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Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac up the face of the ridge directly okinawa marine staff in the line of the enemy fire. With his flame thrower, he incinerated CAMP SCHWAB — More than the hostile gun position enabling 60 Marines and sailors on Camp his company to claim the ridge. Schwab gathered to remember the Moments later, a second Japanese achievements of the camp’s name- machine gun opened fire, hitting sake, Pfc. Albert Schwab, during a several Marines with its initial ceremony here May 23. burst. During the ceremony, the Ma- Schwab elected to continue his rines and sailors paid tribute to one-man assault despite a dimin- the accomplishments of Schwab ished supply of fuel for his flame as a precursor to the Memorial thrower. He charged forward in the Day Weekend. face of enemy fire, and closed in on “This ceremony really gave the the enemy position. Marines and sailors a sense of pride He managed to destroy the sec- and understanding of the sacrifices ond gun position but not before Combat Logistics Regiment 35 Marines stand at attention during the reading it takes for service members to of Pfc. Albert Schwab’s Medal of Honor citation May 23. More than 60 Camp being mortally wounded by a final serve their country,” said Col. P.E. Schwab Marines and sailors gathered during a brief ceremony here to burst from the enemy weapon. He Smith, the commanding officer of remember the achievements of the camp’s namesake. Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac was 25 years old. 4th Marine Regiment and camp Sims said that Schwab’s actions commander for Camp Schwab. “We According to the citation, rine Regiment, 1st Marine Divi- set a high standard to live up to. have a lot of heroes in the Marine Schwab received the Medal of sion. During the invasion, his “Schwab’s actions were very Corps, but the fact that this camp Honor posthumously for his actions company was pinned down in a courageous, especially as he was is named after Schwab is especially May 7, 1945, during the Battle of valley and suffered heavy casual- only armed with a flamethrower, important to us.” Okinawa, the largest amphibious ties from blanketing machine-gun yet he took the gun positions on his During the ceremony, Pfc. invasion during the Pacific cam- fire from an enemy position high own,” said Sims. “What he did says Drew Sims, an intelligence ana- paign of World War II. on a ridge. a lot about his character. He was lyst with 4th Marines, read Pfc. Schwab served as a flame throw- Unable to flank the enemy em- willing to give his life for the Corps Schwab’s Medal of Honor citation er operator with Headquarters placement because of steep cliffs and he set a standard of bravery to those gathered. Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Ma- on either side, Schwab advanced that we should all strive for.” Eagle Scout takes initiative to maintain WWII memorial Lance Cpl. Joseph A. Cabrera In addition to the usual clean up proce- okinawa marine staff dures, the recent effort included planting three cherry trees and several flowers. ITOMAN CITY, OKINAWA — A Japanese As a result of Kinjo’s efforts, the Single Ma- member of the Boys Scouts of America re- rine Program was among those contacted about cently spearheaded a group effort with sever- a week before the clean up. The group had no al Americans here to spruce up the gravesite problem rustling up nearly 20 volunteers, ac- memorial of the commander of Allied forces cording to Randy Mitchell, SMP manager. during the Battle of Okinawa. “On a long weekend, this is the amount of vol- Takeshi Kinjo, a local Eagle Scout with Troop unteers we get,” said Mitchell during the event. 101 of the Greater Okinawa District and one of “That says a lot about what goes on here.” the few Japanese on Okinawa who is a member of Lance Cpl. Francisco Rodriguez, a MALS-36 the Boy Scouts of America, organized a volunteer communication technician, said volunteering force of about 50 Marines, sailors, soldiers and for the project provided the opportunity to do civilians to clean up and perform grounds main- something more positive than sitting around tenance at Army Lt. Gen. Simon B. Buckner’s the barracks or going out over the four-day memorial in Naha May 24. Memorial Day weekend. For almost a year, Kinjo and his family have Lance Cpl. Scott St. Cere, a disbursing maintained the memorial each month, he said. clerk for Combat Logistics Regiment 37, Kinjo said he first visited the memorial said that paying tribute to those who died after reading a letter written by Buckner to in service to their country motivated him Japanese Gen. Mitsuru Ushijima, the com- to participate. mander of Japanese forces during the Battle “I like volunteering and this is a way to honor of Okinawa. He was impressed by the letter their service during Memorial Day,” he said. and inspired by the story, he said. A sailor who volunteered for the cleanup During the final stages of the Battle of said it was Kinjo who inspired him. Okinawa, Buckner sent the letter to Ushijima “I heard the story about this high school kid commending the spirit and tactics of his and was real impressed by that,” said Petty Of- soldiers and personally pleading for them to ficer 1st Class Lael Palmer, an information sys- surrender. Ushijima rejected Buckner’s plea tems technologist with Expeditionary Group and ultimately took his own life, as did many 7. “And I figured it was a good opportunity to of his men, to avoid capture. work with the community.” Kinjo said on his first visit to the memorial, Kinjo expressed his appreciation to the he was surprised to see how poorly the site was volunteers for their help and support once the maintained. In Eagle Scout spirit, he solicited cleanup was over. and obtained approval to begin maintaining Kinjo said he will continue his maintenance Takeshi Kinjo, a local Eagle Scout with Troop 101 of the grounds once a month, he said. effort until 2010 when he plans to attend a the Greater Okinawa District, plants a tree May 26 His monthly ritual included washing the university in mainland Japan. While away at at Army Lt. Gen. Simon B. Buckner’s memorial near monument, removing trash, cutting the grass college, he intends to entrust his family with Naha. Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph A. Cabrera and trimming trees. the maintenance of the memorial. okinawa marine | NEWS | may 30, 2008
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III MEF/MCBJ officer dining out Members and guests of the III MEF and MCBJ Senior Officer Mess will assemble June 6 at the Butler Officers Club for a dining out to celebrate Marine Corps tradition, unit achievements and the support of spouses and loved ones. The dining out is open to all officers and their guests. Tickets are first come first serve. Contact your unit representative: Emiko Kinjo helps her son, Ryui, play a carnival game during the 2nd annual Camp Schwab Festival. More than 8,000 service members and Japanese enjoyed live music, food and games provided by Marine Corps 1st MAW officers call 645-7668. Community Services during the festival May 24-25. Photos by Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac 3rd MarDiv officers call 622-9448 3rd MLG officers call 637-1817 MCB Butler officers call 645-7607/7222 Thousands turn out for Camp Schwab Festival III MHG/SOTG officers call 623-4758 Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac 2008 SUMMER HIRE PROGRAM okinawa marine staff The 2008 Marine Corps Summer Hire Program runs June 23 through Aug. 15 for CAMP SCHWAB — More than 8,000 service students in Okinawa middle and high schools members and Japanese enjoyed live music, food and May 27 through August 15 for college students. The program is open to DoD depen- and games during the second annual Camp dents ages 14-23. Schwab Festival May 24-25. Students can pick up applications at the The free Marine Corps Community Services Job Information Center in Building 495 on festival was open to everyone on Okinawa. The Camp Foster. For more information, call event was highlighted by live performances 645-5432. by two popular American bands, Saliva and Puddle of Mudd. III MEF Band Summer Concert “The purpose of the festival was to give Japa- The III MEF Band will perform at the nese a chance to come on base and get to know us Okinawa Convention Center May 31 at 7 and see who we are and what we do,” said Dureil p.m. The performance is free and open to Farnell, an entertainment program manager with the public. For more information, call the III MEF Band at 645-3919. MCCS. “Also, we wanted to make the Marines feel appreciated and let them know they are not ‘CPR Saturday’ class forgotten, especially as Camp Schwab is such a The Camp Foster and Kadena American remote camp.” Red Cross will hold “CPR Saturday” June 7 to The festival included Japanese cultural and attempt to certify 60 people in Adult/Child/ Polynesian dances along with carnival games Infant CPR. The class is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in and entertainment for children, such as a rock Saliva guitarist Jonathan Montoya performs at the Building 494 on Camp Foster. Cost is $5; lunch climbing wall and trampoline. Camp Schwab Festival. included. Sign up at Camp Foster or Kadena Lance Cpl. Jack Gossett, a parachute rigger Red Cross offices. For more information, call with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine “The festival was really cool and Saliva and 645-3800 or 634-1979. Division, said the festival showed that people Puddle of Mudd put on an awesome show,” he 4th MLG Reserve positions outside of the Marine Corps cared about him said. “Just them showing up was the best thing 4th Marine Logistics Group is seeking and the other Marines on Okinawa. they could do for the Marines here.” applicants for Marine Corps Reserve officer and enlisted leadership positions. For more information contact Col. Ray Johnson at ray. TRAFFIC from pg 1 a statement before starting leave most in Corps history. [email protected], or Gunnery Sgt. Oretha subordinates 72 hours prior to or extended special liberty. “I am confident that employ- Whiteside at [email protected]. leave or extended special lib- The statement will serve as ing our NCOs in this fashion erty to allow sufficient time for a reminder to service members will yield positive results in VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL appropriate remedial actions. that they are responsible to re- reducing the number of ve- Lester Chapel Catholic and Protestant An NCO can deny leave or lib- turn ready to work, and it will hicle mishaps we experience,” communities will host a free Vacation Bible erty in the event a subordinate’s also provide instructions for Zilmer said in his letter. “Help School on Camp Lester June 23-27 in the vehicle does not pass inspection emergency situations that might me give our NCOs the tools, evenings. Register online at http://toolkit. or if the subordinate does not occur during leave or liberty, support and confidence that thevbsplace.org/UsnhLesterChapel by June 18. Volunteers are also needed. To volunteer, have a sufficient travel plan. Zilmer said in the message. they need to be successful.” e-mail [email protected]. If an NCO denies leave to a Since Oct. 1, 24 Marines After July 4, officials at Head- subordinate, the NCO must im- have died in traffic accidents, quarters Marine Corps will make TO SUBMIT A BRIEF, send an e-mail to mediately report it to higher with 16 in motor vehicles and eight adjustments to the policy. [email protected], or fax your a remedial action proposal. on motorcycles, according to For more information and request to 645-3803. The deadline for submitting The policy also requires all All Marine Message 014/08. access to the checklist and state- a brief is noon every Friday. The Okinawa Marine Marines and sailors serving in During 2007, 19 Marines died ment documents, visit https:// reserves the right to edit all submitted material. a Marine command to complete in motorcycle accidents, the www.mcbbutler.usmc.mil. okinawa marine | NEWS | may 30, 2008 Stand down kicks off summer safety campaign
Pfc. Jeffrey Cordero okinawa marine staff beating the heat CAMP FOSTER — Avoiding the As temperatures rapidly increase on Okinawa, “death by power point” approach it is important for all personnel to pay close of previous years, Marine Corps attention to the heat index and plan outdoor officials launched this year’s activities and training accordingly. The best Critical Days of Summer cam- way to do this is to monitor the heat stress paign with a comedy show at condition displayed by colored flags on each the Foster Community Center camp. The heat stress flag indicates what and a safety fair outside Gunners type of outdoor activity is authorized. Flag conditions for each camp are available online Fitness Center May 21. at http://www.mcb.usmc.mil. The below chart The time between Memorial is a quick reference guide to what outdoor Day and Labor Day is recog- activity is authorized in each flag condition. nized as the Critical Days of Summer due to the historically No flag | Less than 80 degrees high number of recreational Normal training can be conducted mishaps, that occur during the Okinawa Prefectural Police Sgt. Masaki Matayoshi demonstrates for all personnel. summer season. proper motorcyle operator procedures at the Critical Days of Bo Irvine, a renowned come- Summer fair on Camp Foster May 21. Photo by Pfc. Jeffrey Cordero GREEN FLAG | 80-84.9 degrees dian from Hawaii and former Personnel not acclimatized to the weather should use caution and firefighter, led off the presen- various safety themes. with III Marine Expeditionary take breaks as needed. tation with his comical yet in- Themes ranged from fire Force Headquarters Group, formative take on safety. Irvine prevention to heat-related in- agreed that the opportunity to YELLOW FLAG | 85-87.9 degrees had the crowd laughing as he juries, and participants were see firsthand how to deal with Personnel not acclimatized should pointed out the safety risks of encouraged to interact. safety situations is an improve- not do strenuous activities and all even the most seemingly be- “It’s a great way to keep peo- ment over other safety stand personnel should be cautious and nign office jobs. ple interested,” said Sgt. Justin downs he has attended. take breaks. Retired Sgt. Maj. Thomas M. Holmes, an aviation ord- “It’s informal yet education- L. Ramer followed Irvine, nance technician with Marine al,” Raduenz said. “It gives us RED FLAG | 88-89.9 degrees sharing a personal account of Medium Helicopter Squadron visuals and learning aides.” Strenuous activities for all how failing to use proper risk 262. “Usually everyone gets to Over the next 15 weeks, personnel should be limited to essential activities. management while trimming the theater, and some guy stands safety officials will continue to trees atop a ladder resulted in up front and clicks a button. The promote all aspects of summer BLACK FLAG | 90 degrees and above serious personal injury. fair is a nice way to give a new safety, highlighting a different Non-mission essential, outdoor After the presentation, of- perspective and look at the big theme each week, including activities must cease. Normal ficials directed service mem- picture. It was a lot better.” recreational water safety, ty- training is not mission essential. bers to the field where nine Lance Cpl. Luke C. Raduenz, phoon readiness, sports inju- interactive booths promoted a motor transportation operator ries and skin protection. Sex Signals show provides education, entertainment on serious issue Lance Cpl. Joseph A. Cabrera units on Okinawa would see the around” ends and rape begins is the okinawa marine staff show as the type of “out of the box” moment an individual no longer presentation that promotes a better consents to the activity. CAMP FOSTER — The U.S.-based understanding of sexual assault. This lack of consent can be theater group Catharsis Produc- Chief Warrant Officer 3 Forest explicitly expressed or is to be tions performed several improvi- Brown, sexual assault response co- understood if the victim is unable sational stage presentations aboard ordinator with III MEF Headquar- to express consent due to circum- U.S. installations on Okinawa May ters Group, said memorable train- stances including intoxication or 14-16, educating service members ing is a vital element to eliminating fear, Falco said. on the topic of sexual assault. sexual assault in the military. An individual who commits a The two-actor show, titled “Sex “The purpose is to get us to grow sexual act on another without that Signals,” is an informative and en- our perspectives about sexual as- person’s expressed consent can tertaining production that covers sault,” Brown said. “The training is be prosecuted for rape or sexual the serious topic of sexual assault interactive, and that’s what makes assault under the Department of in a unique, often funny, fashion it more effective.” Defense regulations set forth in by directly engaging audience Service members demonstrated Article 120 of the Uniform Code of members, according to Master Gun- an enthusiastic response to the Ben Murrie and Amber Kelly perform Military Justice, she said. nery Sgt. Beverly S. Thomas, the show. At Camp Kinser, there was “Sex Signals,” an informative and Actor Ben Murrie said he has assistant sexual assault response an overflow of Marines at the train- entertaining program that highlights had other performing experiences coordinator for III Marine Expe- ing, according to Capt. Sally Falco, sexual assault issues, at the MCAS outside of performing “Sex Signals” ditionary Force and Marine Corps Futenma theater May 16. Photo by Lance the installation sexual assault Cpl. Joseph A. Cabrera but feels like he is making a differ- Bases Japan. response coordinator for Marine ence with this show. The production emphasized the Corps Bases Japan. tance rape, commonly referred to as “It is a lot more fulfilling and a lot importance of consent and other Though many people still be- date rape, which, Falco said, is the more worthwhile doing something topics while remaining void of sta- lieve that rape is something that most common and misunderstood that can help someone,” he said. tistics, figures and references that is only committed on poorly-lit form of the crime. For more information about usually come with sexual assault streets by a perpetrator the victim Date rape occurs when the at- sexual assault prevention and training. does not know, countless studies tacker knows the victim and in response contact a health care pro- The curriculum was presented on the topic indicate that is not the some cases may have engaged in fessional, chaplain, uniform victim through real-life scenarios in a case, Falco said. some type of consensual physical advocate or civilian victim advo- scholarly humorous way. The show, therefore, focused or sexual activity prior to the as- cate, or a sexual assault response Thomas said she hopes that heavily on the topic of acquain- sault, Falco said. But where “fooling coordinator, Falco said. okinawa marine | FEATURE | may 30, 2008 Another day at the beach Marines train to become scout swimmers Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein lenges involved in establishing a safe landing zone okinawa marine staff for an amphibious raid force. The 13-day course focuses on training the Marines wimming more than 2,000 meters, running to conduct stealthy insertions into landing zones, three miles, then immediately repeating the conduct reconnaissance and then signal an am- process may sound like training for a triath- phibious raid force for safe entry, said Cpl. Joshua D. Slon to some. Oakes, an amphibious raid instructor with SOTG. However, for seven Marines who participated in During the course, the Marines trained to iden- the III Marine Expeditionary Force Special Opera- tify obstacles in the surf zone such as powerful tions Training Group’s Scout Swimmers Course currents, hidden obstructions or man-made objects May 7-23, the intense training regimen was just in the water, all of which could prove disastrous another day at the beach, specifically the beaches for an amphibious raid force. near Camp Hansen. “If the surf zone is impassable or there are ob- The training helped prepare them for the chal- stacles, a raid force coming in on line could lead to broached boats and injured Marines,” Oakes said. In the first week of the course the Marines conducted rigorous training sessions everyday to ensure they could meet the physical demands of being a scout swimmer and pass the course cur- riculum, according to Oakes. The second week included tests such as swim- ming more than 2,000 meters carrying a combat load against the current in less than an hour. “This course definitely separates the men from the boys,” said Lance Cpl. Manuel Marquez, a participant and warehouse clerk with SOTG. “This is one of the hardest thing’s I’ve done in the Marine Corps.” Because water can have an adverse effect on equip- ment, part of the course focused on water proofing items, including maps, weapons and ammunition. “If you get to the fight and your gear isn’t useful, then you’re useless,” Marquez said. “You become a sitting duck in water basically.” As a final test in the course, the Marines con- ducted a clandestine insertion at night on Kin Blue, during which they swam approximately 500 meters to shore. Then they moved onto the beach, established a safe landing zone and signaled a mock raid force to invade. “If we don’t move covertly, the element of sur- prise is blown,” said Lance Cpl. James Calhoon, a Lance Cpl. Scott Pierce conducts an insertion from water during III Marine Expeditionary Force’s Scout Swimmers Course at Kin Red May 20. The course, run by III MEF’s Special Operations Training Group, helped participant and aviation information systems spe- prepare the Marines for the challenges involved in establishing a safe landing zone for an amphibious raid force. Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein cialist with SOTG. “That could prove disastrous.” Lance Cpl. James Calhoon practices a helicopter-to-water All seven Marines passed the course and were insertion. Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein certified as scout swimmers.
Sgt. David Stiehler back strokes during one of the scout swimmer course’s physical tests. The test required the Marines to swim more than 2,000 meters against the current in less than one hour while carrying a combat load. Photo by Sgt. Rodolfo Toro
Marines prepare to head out on rubber reconnaissance crafts, also known as Zodiacs. Photo by Sgt. Rodolfo Toro okinawa marine | FEATURE | may 30, 2008
Lance Cpl. Scott Pierce conducts an insertion from water during III Marine Expeditionary Force’s Scout Swimmers Course at Kin Red May 20. The course, run by III MEF’s Special Operations Training Group, helped prepare the Marines for the challenges involved in establishing a safe landing zone for an amphibious raid force. Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein
Marines practice stealthily inserting during the scout swimmers course. Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein
Marines prepare to head out on rubber reconnaissance crafts, also known as Zodiacs. Photo by Sgt. Rodolfo Toro okinawa marine | FEATURE | may 30, 2008 MCB Butler’s Operational Support Airlift fills flight schedule gaps
Cpl. Eric D. Arndt okinawa marine staff
ithin a complex military system, the need arises on a daily basis to physi- cally transfer personnel or other nec- Wessary items from one place to another. That’s well and good when the aforemen- tioned transfer can take place along a main route – such as between two locations where flights are already scheduled. Within the countless nooks and crannies of a logistics structure spread across creation, however, things are never so simple as to allow for an all-encompassing, established plan that satis- fies all requirements, yet never changes. And for all these missions, there are the Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler Operational Support Airlift Marines, always ready to answer the call. “We’re there for when there’s a require- ment to get somebody from point A to B, and it needs to get done in a very time-sensitive Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler’s Operational Support Airlift unit exists to transport high- fashion,” said Maj. Kyle R. Burress, the Cobra value personnel or equipment from place to place in a timely manner – sometimes to places where no Gold 2008 OSA detachment officer-in-charge. other method of quick movement is possible. Photo by Cpl. Eric D. Arndt According to Burress, the unit’s mis- sion is to move high-value individuals and if there are one or two (personnel) who can’t one else’s schedule, according to Burress. equipment on small, tailored flights that make the flight, we’ll carry those.“ “Sometimes we’re given a mission that eliminate the wasted time and energy of OSA manages flights on smaller planes, doesn’t seem like it can work, and it’s an exer- scheduling a large flight for a relatively such as the UC-35A and C-12, small jet and cise in creatively making it happen,” Burress small airlift. propeller planes, respectively. said. “And making it happen safely and in a Along with these critical movements of As far as Thailand is concerned, OSA very time-sensitive nature, it’s definitely one personnel and supplies, there will always be originally set up shop to support Exercise of the harder jobs I’ve had in the Marines. a few stragglers. Cobra Gold 2008, but prepared to comple- “It’s just like anything else – it escapes “We move everyone we can,” said Cpl. ment humanitarian assistance missions after everybody’s scan until they absolutely, Christopher M. Shilling, an aviation op- Cyclone Nargis struck Burma, killing tens of positively need us. When it’s got to get there erations specialist with OSA. “We support thousands of people and leaving even more overnight, we’ll take care of it. whether it’s a (private first class) that needs to homeless. There’s no bomb dropping or anything like get to Iwakuni or a general that needs to move The role they play is not usually determined that, but it’s very rewarding, especially when around down here. We can only hold seven on over a long course of time but rather is influ- you promise somebody to have them at a cer- our flights, so a C-130 carries the majority, but enced heavily by reacting to changes in every- tain place at a certain time.”
ATLAS from pg 1 “It works just like a squad of from locations where helicopters nism works like a cordless 250 pounds at a rate of 360 feet Marines pulling a fellow Marine are unable to land. screwdriver, in that the speed of per minute, much faster than the into the helicopter,” he said. “Only The system was tested at ascension is relative to how hard rescue winch being used now. it doesn’t take any effort. You just heights of 30, 60 and 90 feet. the trigger is squeezed, said Ball. “A rescue winch can move at hang it up and pull the trigger.” “Today’s test completely The variable speed allows the about 100 feet per minute,” said The test in Thailand was the validated the system’s concept of controller to slow the system Sgt. Jesse Morgan, a helicopter first time the APA was tested use,” said Rick Sams, a demon- down when the person being crew chief with HMM-262. “This in a helicopter. It was originally stration officer with U.S. Marine lifted is approaching the helicop- system can move more than three utilized to move personnel and Corps Forces Pacific Experimen- ter for a safer boarding. times that speed.” equipment over obstacles. Real- tation Center, an organization The inventors plan to im- Not only does APA work faster izing its capabilities, developers that evaluates technology in prove the system, increasing its than other systems, it also re- and other subject matter experts warfighting experiments for U.S. maximum weight capacity and quires less setup and equipment, decided the Ascender may be best Marine Corps Forces Pacific. enabling it to move more per- Ball said. used to extract service members The system’s trigger mecha- sonnel faster.
Ball helps a Marine suit up before connecting to the Atlas Power Ascender. Photo The Atlas Power Ascender is a new extraction technology being tested for by Lance Cpl. Aaron D. Hostutler rescue and extraction missions. Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron D. Hostutler okinawa marine | FEATURE | may 30, 2008 Secretary retires after 57 years of service to DoD Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett Roldan came to Okinawa in okinawa marine staff 1951 and started her long career working with the Army Corps of ith 57 years of service Engineers. In 1985, she was hired to the Department as the Facilities Engineers divi- of Defense on Oki- sion secretary. nawa under her belt, “I first heard of Sadie before I WSadie Roldan, who most recently even had this job,” said Col. Pete served as the division secretary Ramey, the assistant chief of staff with Marine Corps Bases Japan for MCBJ’s Facilities Engineers, Facilities Engineers for more during his remarks. “When I than 23 years, celebrated her came to Okinawa in 1999, I heard retirement with coworkers and about Sadie and what a great friends during a luncheon at the secretary she is. Sadie’s reputa- Laguna Garden Hotel in Ginowan tion has always been a strong, May 23. positive one.” “It’s kind of hard to get your In light of Roldan’s planned re- brain around what 57 years actu- tirement in Hawaii, the luncheon ally is,” said Charles Schulz, the had a Hawaiian theme, complete deputy director for MCBJ Facili- with hula dancers and a ukulele ties Engineers, during the ceremo- player. The Hawaiian performanc- ny. “When Sadie came to the is- es were followed by gift presenta- land, the average U.S. salary was tions and heartfelt goodbyes from $2,992 a year. Since she’s been friends and coworkers. here, four major wars have been When asked for a few com- fought, we elected 11 presidents, ments at the end of the ceremony, we had the civil rights movement, the reluctant Roldan, who is and we put men on the moon, all likely better known for her very impressive events. But what unwavering work ethic than her Sadie Roldan recently retired after 57 years of working with the also is impressive is the amount desire to stand in the spotlight, Department of Defense on Okinawa. Roldan watched as hula dancers of hard work she has done during simply thanked all who attended performed at her retirement luncheon at the Laguna Garden Hotel in those times.” and said, “I’ll see you in Hawaii.” Ginowan May 23. Photo by Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett III MEF Command Master Chief finishes 51-mile charity run
Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett the way. Boom accepted. okinawa marine staff But more help showed up unexpectedly. Busam and Boom planned to set out for the o raise awareness for organizations long run at midnight, but a few minutes be- that support wounded veterans, the III fore the start another runner, Midori Uechi, a TMarine Expeditionary Force command nurse at Bush Medical Clinic on Camp Court- master chief, Master Chief Petty Officer Mark ney, showed up to help out with the cause. Busam, ran from Gate 1 of Kadena Air Base to “She just showed up and said, ‘Yeah, I’ll the Okuma Recreational Facility in the early give it a try,’ and that’s what really sur- morning hours of May 17. prised me and all three of us set off run- The whole idea of running the 51-mile ning,” Busam said. ultramarathon for wounded warriors stems Busam said he has run several marathons from an idea he had during a trip to Washing- but none quite so long. With all the addi- ton D.C. at the beginning of the year, he said tional help he said the endurance run was “I met with a lot of veterans that were a made easier. part of the Wounded Warriors Project and that “After every marathon I’ve run, I always re- kind of opened my eyes and made me want to member thinking; people have to be crazy to do do anything I could to support them,” he said. two of these together, but I’d trained for a couple “And a few months back for some reason, I months beforehand and during the run it made thought, ‘What if I did a run with the purpose it a lot easier just talking with each other and of raising awareness for the folks who have thinking about why we were doing this.” been wounded?’” Ten hours and 38 minutes after leaving Busam determined that a run would be the Kadena, the trio was walking the beaches of best thing he could do to help promote proj- Anna Boom (left) and Midori Uechi (center) run Okuma. But it wasn’t easy, Busam said. ects and organizations that support wounded with III Marine Expeditionary Force Command “That last part was just … gosh,” he said. veterans and to express his gratitude for the Master Chief Petty Officer Mark Busam as he “You could see Okuma but it just didn’t seem troops, he said. But Busman said he knew it begins a midnight charity run to Okuma Joint like it’s getting any closer, but to be honest would have to be “a pretty long run” to garner Service Recreation Facility, 51 miles away, May 16. quitting was never an option. After decid- Busam ran the ultramarathon to raise awareness the results he was looking for. ing this is how I was going to help, there was for charities such as the Wounded Warriors “A run is extremely small in comparison nothing else to do except finish it.” Project. Photo by Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett to what some of our service members have For more information on organizations been through,” Busam said. “I wanted to “I picked the Saturday we ran because it that support wounded service members, do something that would be very challeng- was Armed Forces Day; it tied everything visit these websites: http://www.wounded- ing and very hard, because no matter what together,” he said. warriorproject.org, http://www.legion.org, I did, it would be easy next to what these With the plan ready to be put into action, http://www.iimefpublic.usmc.mil/public/ people do day in and day out.” Busam decided to ask a long-time running iimefpublic.nsf/UniteSites/wwbne, http:// With that purpose in mind, Busam decided partner, Anna Boom, a Marine contractor, to www.npc.navymil/CommandSupport/Safe- on a date for his run. run with him and help encourage him along Harbor/, http://aw2portal.com. 10 okinawa marine | FEATURE | may 30, 2008
Yukino Naka practices and tunes her A visitor feeds a Giant Tortoise in Ryukyuan glass maker Tetsuya Nine-year-old Jessica Driver and Sanshin, an Okinawan instrument Okinawa World’s Habu Musuem, Takuro shows Tatiana Ivanova and 10-year-old Jared Jenkins hold a similar to a banjo, in the Kingdom which features reptiles such as the her daughter Alina how to cool and Reticulated Python in the Habu Village section of Okinawa World. Habu Snake and the King Cobra. shape hot glass. Musuem. Okinawa World Island’s largest theme park offers unique culture kingdom Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac picked it up by the tail. okinawa marine staff The handlers ended the snake show by letting ervice members visitors hold a python and their families around their necks, which were offered a 9-year-old Jessica Driver look at the ancient described as “kind of fun, Ryukyuan culture but kind of scary.” as they visited Okinawa “I wanted to hold the SWorld on a trip hosted by snake because I like to Marine Corps Community try new things,” she said. Services May 10. “Holding the snake was Okinawa World, also fun, but it creeped me out.” known as Culture Kingdom Cruz said the park was Gyokusendo, is Okinawa’s a great experience because largest theme park. The he got a chance to see park contains several ex- things he would not be hibits that highlight aspects able to see anywhere else. of Ryukyuan culture such “This place is definitely as a Ryukyuan pottery kiln, very interesting and I a traditional crafts village, got to see a lot of things I Gyokusendo Cave houses the greatest stalagmites and stalactites in Asia. The stalagmites tropical orchids, traditional naturally form a dizzying array of shapes and colors lining the walls, floors and ceilings of the wouldn’t see stateside,” he Eisa dances and a Habu cave. The crowning jewel of the cave is the 20-meter-wide and 80-meter-deep Grand Hall, which said. “I got to see some cool snake exhibit. contains large stalagmites that stretch as much as 20 meters in height. Photos by Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac animals and a lot more Upon entering, visitors of the Okinawan culture. were immediately drawn attraction of the park. The Administration Center. “I snake and a mongoose. The people here were very to the Gyokusendo Cave, village showcases Ryukyu- got to see the glass factory, The handlers explained friendly and I think anyone which houses many large an crafts, Eisa dances, a some of the fruits grown the differences between the who doesn’t come here is stalagmites and stalac- Ryukyuan pottery kiln and on Okinawa, a drum show King Cobra and its Japanese going to miss out.” tites. The stalagmites a glass shop that features and got a chance to play counterpart, the habu. The To get to Okinawa naturally form a dizzy- custom pottery and glass the Sanshin, which was habu has the ability to see World, take the expressway ing array of shapes and adornments. There was harder than it looked.” 360 degrees and can strike south to the most southern colors lining the walls, also a Sanshin display, Before leaving the park, in any direction. exit. The expressway will floors and ceilings of a traditional Okinawan the visitors stopped at The handlers showed turn into Highway 506 the cave. The crowning three-stringed instrument the Habu Museum for a the limitations of the cobra after the exit. Turn left onto jewel of the cave is the 20 that resembles a banjo. glimpse of Okinawa’s re- in a somewhat unusual Highway 507 and travel meter wide and 80 meter “The Kingdom Vil- nowned serpent. Handlers manner, letting the snake south until Highway 131. deep Grand Hall, which lage was the best part of at the exhibit showcased free onstage and then Turn left on Highway 131 contains large stalagmites the park because it was the abilities of the habu tapping it in the back of and follow the signs to that stretch as much as 20 in-depth about Okinawan and other snakes such as its head causing it to flare Okinawa World. meters in height. culture,” said Lance Cpl. the King Cobra and the Re- its head and neck. With Discount tickets are avail- The next stop for the Rene Cruz, a travel clerk ticulated Python, through the snake’s head and neck able through MCCS Tours visitors was Kingdom Vil- with the Camp Foster live demonstrations that showing the distinctive Plus. Call 646-3502 for more lage, which is the main Installation Personnel included a race between a Cobra hood, the handlers information. okinawa marine | MARKETPLACE | may 30, 2008 11 in theaters single marine program events June 5 | SOUTHERN CAMPS Discover scuba MAY 30 – June 5 • Free 4-hour scuba class at the Camp Foster 25-meter pool starts at 5:30 p.m. Class includes instructional video, signaling Movie schedule is subject to change without notice. Call in advance to techniques and a trial dive in the pool. confirm show times. For a complete listing, visit http://www.aafes.com. • Bus Departures: Camp Kinser, 4:30 p.m.; MCAS Futenma, 5 p.m.
Foster Kadena June 6 | Southern Camps Discover Golf 645-3465 634-1869 • Free class at Awase Golf Course teaches you how to set up a tee time, cart and club rental, club types, swing techniques and putting styles. Friday The Chronicles of Narnia: Friday Leatherheads (PG13), 6 p.m.; • Morning departures: Camp Kinser, 7:30; MCAS Futenma, 8; Prince Caspian (PG), 6 and 10 p.m.; Run Fatboy Run (PG13), 9 p.m. For more information, Camp Foster, 8:30 SATURDAY Penelope (PG), noon; Saturday Leatherheads (PG13), contact the Single Iron Man (PG13), 3 and 6:30 p.m.; noon; The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Marine Program Office The Bank Job (R), 10 p.m. Caspian (PG), 3 and 7 p.m. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES at 645-3681. sunday Indiana Jones and the sunday The Chronicles of Narnia: • The Marine Thrift Shop on Camp Foster needs two volunteers Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (PG13), Prince Caspian (PG), noon and 7 p.m.; from each camp weekly. Contact your SMP representative. 12:30 and 4 p.m.; Iron Man (PG13), Superhero (PG), 4 p.m. 7:30 p.m. monday The Chronicles of Narnia: • Kinser Elementary School needs student mentors Friday monday Superhero (PG13), 7 p.m. Prince Caspian (PG), 7 p.m. All bus pick-up points mornings. To volunteer, call 637-5028. tuesday Leatherheads (PG13), 7 p.m. Tuesday Speed Racer (PG), 7 p.m. will be at Semper Fit wednesday Tyler Perry’s Meet the Wednesday Speed Racer (PG), gyms or the Foster • Volunteer opportunities at the Ai No Mura Nursing Home are the Browns (PG13), 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Fieldhouse. fourth Friday of each month. Call 636-3092 for more information. Thursday Run Fatboy Run (PG13), Thursday Indiana Jones and the 7 p.m. Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (PG13), 7 p.m. chapel schedule
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Juan R. Velandia attempts to get past Royal Thai Marine defenders during a soccer game that was part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2008. Photos by Cpl. Eric D. Arndt US, Thai Marines battle in combined soccer match Cpl. Eric D. Arndt “We’ve avoided complete humiliation!” okinawa marine staff shouted Dan Upp, the gold team’s goalkeeper, as he watched his team score their first goal of CAMP PHRAMAHACHEDSADHARAJCHAO, the game. Thailand — The red-clad team of Royal Thai But the gold team’s elation would not last. Marines defeated the seemingly unprepared Scoring one more goal shortly before halftime, golden jerseyed U.S. Marines and Singaporean the Thais drove home the fact that this game soldiers 4-2 in a soccer match May 19 during belonged to them and their dominance could Exercise Cobra Gold 2008. not be contested. The visiting team made a good attempt, but In the latter half of the game, the Thai Ma- in the end could not hold itself up to the Thais, rines continued to pummel their “competition,” whose solid defense and blitzkrieg offense kept scoring another goal and raising their lead over Goalie Dan Upp (right) blocks a shot on his goal by the ball on the U.S.-Singaporean side of the field the U.S. and Singapore gold team to three. Prasertsilp Worasist of the Royal Thai Marine team for most of the hour-long game. The gold jerseys tried once more to go on the during a soccer game at Exercise Cobra Gold 2008. “The Thais obviously practice a lot,” said offensive, scoring one final goal but ultimately Cameron Grischott, who played on the U.S.- falling short of any semblance of a comeback. members. I would like to train and play with Singapore team. “They beat us really bad.” The Thais showed good sportsmanship after the U.S. Marines and Singaporean soldiers In the opening 10 minutes, the outset was their victory, shaking hands with the losing every year.” even grimmer for gold than it would eventually team and joking around with them before going Grischott agreed that despite the loss for his become – the Thais scored two goals and seemed back to work. team, both sides came out winners in the end. confident in their ability to declare a flawless “I enjoyed playing. I enjoyed it very much,” “It was fun playing with the Singaporeans and victory over the visitors. said Channarong Wangkahard, a red team the Thais. We’ve been working with them for the But the Americans and Sings would have none defensive player. “I think it built a good rela- last week and a half, so it was fun to get out of the of it. Dignity would be theirs, if not triumph. tionship between Thais and the other team work environment and just go have fun.”
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