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okinawa marine | OPINION & EDITORIAL | june 20, 2008 Base cracks down on abuse of inhalants, DXM medications John Velker several active ingredients, the user is taking limited purchase to one item. This is an extreme overdoses of DXM, as well as acetaminophen and measure, but adolescent safety is paramount, and ttempting to alter the mind through the use of antihistamines. Heart arrhythmias, high blood the problem is sufficiently widespread to warrant Achemicals isn’t a new idea. Throughout history, pressure, liver damage and death can result. such action. there have been periods when certain drugs were According to the 2007 Monitoring the Future School principals sent emails with information more popular than others. After the Civil War, the Survey, 13.2 percent of eighth graders used an il- about DXM and huffing to high school and middle drug was morphine. In the early 20th Century it licit drug during the past year. The figures are 28 school parents. Every student attended educa- was heroin. In the 1980s it was crack cocaine, percent for 10th graders and 36 percent for 12th tional sessions and the subject was discussed at and during all of this time there was, of course, graders. 30 percent of all high school students Town Hall meetings at Camps Kinser and Foster. alcohol – one of the most commonly abused drugs reported using alcohol in the preceding month. A “Teen Hall” meeting was held Thursday evening in American society. Although Okinawa is free of the gangs, guns, at the Foster Theater, and parent meetings will be Unfortunately, a cheap high can also be attained unemployment and poverty that afflict schools in held in the near future. from inhalants. The user is actually starving the some parts of the U.S., that fact does not change The task force has three working groups. The brain of oxygen, resulting in disorientation similar the nature of human beings. prevention education group will develop plans for to drunkenness. Inhalants are legal and readily We have experienced a sharp rise in use of sustained educational opportunities for parents, available, so children and people over-the-counter medicines and inhalants over military leaders and students. The marketing/PR community lacking access to other drugs will this past school year. Adolescents, young service group will develop TV and radio spots and pub- tend to abuse them. A sailor at Yokosuka Naval members and even some older people are doing it, licity campaigns. The retail working group will Base near Tokyo died a few weeks ago as a result as evidenced by the recent death at Yokosuka. determine how to control sales of potentially of inhaling Dust Off. Last October, a field grade dangerous products so they are not misused. Army officer in Iraq died of the same thing. Task Force Established It’s a formidable task that will be accomplished What makes this unfortunate is inhalants are In response to this problem, Marine Corps Base by a coalition of concerned agencies to include De- among the most dangerous substances for the Camp Butler established a task force — Keep All partment of Defense Dependent Schools, AAFES, body. They can kill the first time they’re used, and Teens and Children Healthy. Task Force KATCH Defense Commissary Agency, MCCS, MCB, par- damage your brain, liver and kidneys. has already taken a number of actions with more ents, military leaders, students themselves and the Another growing problem is abuse of over-the- soon to follow. efforts of many community agencies. counter medicines containing dextromethorphan, The first step was to move all medicines Those interested in becoming involved in also known as DXM. These include Coricidin containing DXM from commissary and Army the task force may contact the Substance Abuse Cough and Cold and Robitussin. In order to obtain Air Force Exchange Service shelves to restricted Counseling Center at 645-3153. the high, users take several times the recom- locations. At Camps Foster, Lester, and Plaza Velker is the director of the substance abuse mended dose. Since the products usually contain Housing, sales were halted. Other locations counseling center. New Coldplay album is different as night and day, yet related as life and death Whether album is a departure that constitute the human mind. falsetto is completely drowned out, it rounds out the entire repertoire. I have no evidence to support rendering his lyrics useless. Once the album finished, differ- from norms or return to style, my theory, but the concept might Regardless, the album is not ent though it was, I could not help explain how X&Y, the band’s 2005 without several knock-it-out-of- but hum the title track’s lyrics to Viva La Vida deserves a listen release, debuted at number one in the-park moments. I defy you to myself: “Now the old king is dead, 22 countries. That type of suc- turn up either the title track or long live the king.” Cpl. Eric D. Arndt cess indicates an ability to pierce Violet Hill and not be consumed Arndt is the design editor of the through societal borders to get to by the songs’ violin/drum beat or Okinawa Marine newspaper. have a theory, that if you were the root of human experience. constantly building electric guitar (Editor’s note: This album’s inter- to go purchase Coldplay’s fourth But whereas Coldplay’s previous riffs, respectively. national edition, available in music studioI album, Viva La Vida, right three studio releases share a simi- Unfortunately, I do not have the stores off base, contains a bonus now and give it lar vein, which becomes even more space necessary to convey my satis- acoustic version of the album’s third album review a good, non dis- pronounced after a listen or two of faction with the final track, Death track, Lost!. It is my opinion the tracted listen, you would probably the present offering, Viva La Vida and All His Friends, and how well extra song is well worth the money.) like it. Many of you would love it. ventures out onto bold new ground My theory breaks down like for the band, whisking the listener this: you are the band’s demo- away from the prior trilogy. graphic, no matter who you are. The opening track, Life in fact check This is because although some Technicolor, grows from a rain- musical artists target a genre, a cer- pattering of synth, through to a marines in space tain lifestyle, a cultural movement, hammered dulcimer, and finally or even specific ethnic groups, to a piano, pounding bass line and Coldplay’s songs, intentionally or rhythmic chanting, revealing ex- not, go straight for the processes actly how the album will proceed — with a rising and falling from low point to resounding triumph. The very next song, Cemeter- Q: As a Marine, can I become an astronaut? ies of London, drops right off the ascent back into the abyss, restart- ing the loud to soft duality that will continue for the length of the disc. Yes. NASA annually recruits astronaut candidates It is this constant shifting that A: from both the civilian and military communities to is the work’s greatest strength and support the space shuttle and space station programs. The weakness — the audial motion current tour is five years and selected Marines will remain ties the songs together, making the in an active duty status. More information may be found entire album more cohesive, but in Marine Corps Order 3700.3A, the Astronaut Candidate on some louder, edgier sections, Selection Program. frontman Chris Martin’s trademark

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CAMP FOSTER — More than 100 officers and staff noncommissioned officers from various branches of service recently graduated from the Expeditionary Warfare School or Com- mand Staff Course during a ceremony at the Butler Officers’ Club. The Expeditionary Warfare School and Com- mand Staff Course are part of the Marine Corps College of Continuing Education’s Distance Edu- cation program. Students attending the courses learned about topics from the Marine Corps planning process and war fighting strategies, to employing the ele- ments of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. The Expeditionary Warfare School is designed to prepare captains to function as commanders and staff officers at the appropriate level within the operating forces by providing instructional emphasis on command and control, combined arms operations, war fighting skills, tactical decision-making, naval operations, and MAGTF expeditionary operations, according to James P. Maj. Gen. Robert B. Neller (left), the commanding general of 3rd Marine Division, presents 1st Lt. Richard J. Wagner with his Expeditionary Warfare School diploma June 4 during a graduation ceremony Hopkins, the regional coordinator of Training at the Butler Officers’ Club. Photo by Pfc. Jeffrey Cordero and Education command. The Command Staff Course is a graduate level course aimed at am- proximately 35-week sessions with classes one plifying officers understanding of the relation- night a week. ship among strategic, operational, and tactical “The biggest challenge (for service members) is MARINE CORPS levels of war within a joint, multinational and time management,” Hopkins said. interagency environment. “The classes are an additional time-constrict- COLLEGE OF The information taught can benefit members ing duty that requires balancing your personal in any branch of service, according to Hopkins. and professional life,” he said. One goal, and course topic in both classes, is joint Service members appreciated the information CONTINUING EDUCATION service cooperation. learned during the courses and thought their time Early registration is underway for both “The course gave me the opportunity to learn well spent. the Expeditionary Warfare School and more about the Marine Corps,” said Air Force “Giving one day out of every week for the last the Command Staff Course, which Capt. Brian R. Gagne, legal advisor with 353rd two years has really helped me a lot,” said Maj. Special Operations Group. “It will help in a future Peter W. McDaniel, commanding officer of Ser- begins in October. position in a joint environment.” vice Company, 7th Communication Battalion. The joint service environment also helps pre- “I’m looking forward to going out and applying The courses are broken down into two pare service members to carry out missions based everything I learned.” approximately 35-week sessions with on the needs of a joint service command. The Expeditionary Warfare School is open to classes one night a week. “They have to understand that broader or stra- 1st lieutenants, captains, chief warrant officers 1 tegic picture,” said Army Col. Mark R. Franklin, and 2, civilian Department of Defense employees For more information or to sign up, chief of the Okinawa Area Field Office and an GS-11 or higher and staff noncommissioned offi- contact the College of Continuing instructor for the Command and Staff Course. cers: gunnery sergeant and above. The Command Education at 645-2230, or visit http:// “The course really prepares them for those as- Staff Course is designed for captains through lieu- www.tecom.usmc.mil/cce/ signments.” tenant colonels, chief warrant officers 3 through 5 The courses are broken down into two ap- and civilian DoD employees GS-11 or higher. Safety officials stress rider regulations for boards, blades, bikes

Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac for the Marine Corps Base Safety ages 8 to 14. These patients have a Officials also stressed that the okinawa marine staff Office, offered several tips to stay variety of injuries, ranging from use of protective gear is not only safe on wheels. wrist fractures and broken arms, to smart, it’s mandatory. CAMP FOSTER — With summer “The biggest thing we stress is for head bruises and lacerations from Regulations governing the appro- in full swing and no school days kids to follow proper traffic rules skateboard and bicycle accidents.” priate use of bicycles, skateboards, in sight, young family members in and wear proper protective equip- Callan urged parents to talk to roller blades and Heelys aboard Okinawa often hit the streets look- ment, particularly a helmet, while their children about wearing protec- Marine Corps installations in Japan ing to try out that new bicycle or out riding,” he said. “Kids often don’t tive gear, even if wearing it is not can be found in Marine Corps Bases skateboard or practice new tricks on wear a helmet. The helmet needs to always the ‘trendy’ thing to do. Japan Order P11240.1C. their roller blades or Heely’s. be worn properly with a chinstrap “Parents should let their children According to officials from the However, by not wearing proper as it can easily come off.” know that while wearing a helmet MCB Command Inspector General’s protective gear or following stan- Not following traffic rules or may not be cool, what is even less Office, those found in violation of dard safety proce- wearing protective equipment can cool is receiving stitches and getting the order can be issued a minor critical days dures, that joyride lead to a variety of injuries, said Lt. sewn up on an operating table,” he offense report and be required to of summer can easily end in Cmdr. James Callan, an emergency said. “The easiest way for kids to appear at the inspector’s office for a trip to the emergency room, base room physician with the U.S. Naval save themselves injuries and save an administrative hearing. officials said recently. Hospital Okinawa. their parents time, effort and money Additional information pertain- As the Critical Days of Summer “As soon as school let’s out, the is to simply put on a helmet and stay ing to the Corps-wide regulations safety campaign continues, Law- injuries go up,” he said. “We see within their skill level on a bicycle can be found in Marine Corps Order rence Jacobs, the deputy director around three or four patients a week or skateboard.” 5100.19E. okinawa marine | NEWS | june 20, 2008 7th Comm Battalion changes command RANGE HIGH SCORES June 9-13 Pfc. Jeffrey Cordero tems Technology in okinawa marine staff June 2001. After graduation, Matos was as- CAMP HANSEN — Lt. Col. David P. Wells signed to Marine Corps KD passed command of 7th Communications Bat- Systems Command as No rifle range detail for week --- talion, III Marine Expeditionary Force, to Lt. a project officer for Col. Joseph A. Matos in a ceremony on Camp the Global Broadcast PD13 Hansen June 16. System, Secure Mo- MSgt. Norman K.B. CAB 389 Wells will next assume duties as the officer bile Anti-Jam Reliable in charge of communications for 3rd Marine Tactical-Terminal and Division. other Marine Corps Matos Matos comes to 7th Comm. Bn. after serving satellite communica- briefs as the director of the Communications School tions systems. in Quantico, Va. In May 2004, Matos CREDO okuma FAMILY RETREAT Matos graduated from Virginia Polytechnic received orders to 2nd The Chaplains’ Religious Education Institute and State University with a Bach- Marine Division in Development Operation is sponsoring a family retreat at the Okuma Recreation Facility July elor of Arts in political science in 1989. He Camp Lejeune, N.C., 10-12. Families with children five and older are attended the Officer Candidates School and where he served as welcome to attend. Space is limited. was commissioned a second lieutenant that the communications For more information or to sign up, call same year. staff officer for Regi- CREDO at 645-3041. Matos’ career highlights include a tour mental Combat Team in the early 90s with the Ground Standards 8 and deployed in NMCRS After-hours contact number Branch of Training and Education Command support of Operation The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society has a where he developed individual training stan- Iraqi Freedom. Wells new after hours contact number. The number’s dards for communications personnel. Upon promotion to lieutenant colonel in Au- use is limited to emergency transportation re- After graduating from the Command and gust 2005, Matos became the communication quests due to illness or death of an immediate Control Systems Course at Quantico, Va., in operations officer for 2nd Marine Division. Ma- family member or a grandparent. The number is (090) 9574-2673. 1996, Matos was assigned as the communica- tos later served as deputy communication of- tions officer of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary ficer, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) 2008 SUMMER HIRE PROGRAM Unit. He completed two deployments as part of while deployed in support of OIF 2006-08. The 2008 Marine Corps Summer Hire Landing Force 6th Fleet participating in several Matos’ personal decorations include the Program runs June 23 through Aug. 15 for contingency operations. Bronze Star with gold star, Navy-Marine Corps middle and high school-aged students and In 1999, Matos was selected to attend the Commendation Medal with gold star, Joint May 27 through Aug. 15 for college students. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif. Service Achievement Medal and the Combat The program is open to DoD dependents There he received a Masters of Science in Sys- Action Ribbon. ages 14-23. Students can pick up applications at the Job Information Center in Building 495 on Camp Foster. For more information, call 645-5432. New commanding officer takes over at VMGR-152 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Lester Chapel Catholic and Protestant Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett MAW in 1995. There communities will host a free Vacation Bible okinawa marine staff he served as the intel- School on Camp Lester June 23-27 in the ligence officer and op- evenings. Register online at http://toolkit. MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA erations flight duty of- thevbsplace.org/UsnhLesterChapel by June 18. — Lt. Col. Paul Patrick assumed command of ficer and participated Volunteers are also needed. Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron To volunteer, e-mail jennifermvasquez@ in Operation Northern gmail.com. 152, ‘The Sumos,’ from Lt. Col. Colonel Dwight Watch in Iraq’s north- Neeley in a change of command ceremony at ern no-fly zone. HOUSING FLIGHT CLOSURES Marine Corps Air Station Futenma June 17. In 1998, Patrick The Kadena Housing Flight, as well as the Neeley, who took command of VMGR-152 in reported to VMGR- Camp Kinser and Camp Foster satellite of- January 2007, will be moving to Newport, Rhode 152 and served as the Patrick fices and Furnishings Management self-help Island to attend the Naval War College. airframes division of- warehouses, will close July 3 for a family day; Patrick comes to VMGR-152 from the 2nd Ma- ficer, air crew training the Camp Courtney housing office will also be rine Aircraft Wing, based in Cherry Point, N.C. officer and assistant closed July 7 for a family day. where he served as the operations officer. operations officer. For emergency assistance, dial 634-4663. Patrick enlisted in the Marine Corps Re- In August 2000, RESERVE ANGLICO opportunity serve in 1987 and graduated recruit training he was assigned to For transitioning active duty and reserve at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Marine Aviation and Marine officers, 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison S.C. He was assigned to 4th Amphibious As- Weapons and Tac- Company, Marine Forces Reserve, West Palm sault Battalion, 4th Marine Division in Tampa, tics Squadron One Beach, Fla., has opportunities for company Fla., as an amphibious assault vehicle crew- in Yuma, Ariz., and grade officers in any MOS to serve as artillery man. During his tour, his unit was mobilized assumed duties as the officers and joint tactical air controllers. and deployed in support of Operations Desert KC-130 division head. Air officer and forward air controller bil- Shield and Desert Storm. During his tour, he Neeley lets are also available for both company and In 1991, Patrick was commissioned a sec- was promoted to the rank of major and deployed junior field-grade officers who currently hold ond lieutenant after receiving his Bachelor of in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and a 7500 MOS. Arts in Criminal Justice from the University Enduring Freedom. Contact Staff Sgt. Raymond Lanese by e-mail of South Florida. at [email protected]. In August 2005, Patrick deployed again in Following completion of The Basic School support of OIF to Asad, Iraq, as the detachment in 1992, he attended flight school in Pensacola, commander for VMGR-252 under MAG-26. Fla. He was designated a Naval Aviator in 1994 TO SUBMIT A BRIEF, send an e-mail to Patrick’s personal decorations include the [email protected], or fax your after completion of multi-engine flight training Bronze Star, Air Medal, Navy-Marine Corps request to 645-3803. The deadline for submitting in Corpus Christi, Texas. Commendation Medal with three gold stars, a brief is noon every Friday. The Okinawa Marine Patrick began his career as a pilot with Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal and reserves the right to edit all submitted material. VMGR-252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd the Combat Action Ribbon. okinawa marine | NEWS | june 20, 2008 III MHG trains on streets of Combat Town Lance Cpl. Joseph A. Cabrera okinawa marine staff

CAMP HANSEN — Thirty-five Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group honed their urban combat skills June 11-13 during a field exercise in Combat Town. The purpose of the three-day training exercise was to refresh and build on the skills taught to all Marines during recruit training and Marine Combat Training, said Sgt. Peter A. Suguitan, III MEF operations noncommissioned officer. Since MHG Marines primarily serve in administrative and technical occupational fields, they typically do not get the chance to go out and participate in combat training, Suguitan said. But the Marines put their primary duties aside during the exercise and focused on close-quarters battle techniques, patrolling, improvised explosive devices, casualty evacuation, first aid and room clearing, according to Cpl. John M. Gabbard, with the III MHG operations section. After the classes, the Marines put their combat skills to the test in several different scenarios designed to simulate situations they might encounter if deployed to a combat zone. During the scenarios, the students maneuvered and at- tacked a small force of mock insurgents played by other Marines from the unit. To add realism to the exercise, the Marines used blank ammunition during some scenarios and special effects small arms marking system for others. SESAMS rounds, as they are commonly called, are 9mm projectiles containing paint that are fired from a modified M16A2 service rifle. The rounds work similar to recreational paint ball rounds by creating a distinct paint splat on impact, making it easier for opposing forces to determine who came out on top after a simulated firefight. The training scenarios also included the use of IED simulators that make a distinctive pop sound and released white powder when triggered. Students who found themselves Marines from III MEF Headquarters Group conduct a room clearing drill June 12 in Combat covered in the powder could not argue the point that they Town during a field exercise. Photos by Lance Cpl. Joseph A. Cabrera were able to identify and avoid the IED. Students also practiced casualty evacuation and first aid techniques. The techniques taught during the course were more advanced than what was taught in recruit training and MCT, Suguitan said. Of all the topics covered during the training, however, it was the infantry patrolling that was most beneficial, Su- guitan said. “If these Marines are ever attached to an infantry unit in a combat zone, they may be called upon to patrol with the unit. Their regular jobs are not to patrol, but now they will know how to do it when the time comes.” Many of the Marines of III MHG appreciated the course and felt the experience was something they could take with them to the field. “We learned about patrols and working together as a unit — overall we learned to be better Marines,” said Cpl. Jesus A. Garcia, a heavy equipment mechanic with III MHG. “Our shop doesn’t normally get the chance to do this, and it is good for the Marines.” Aside from the educational value of the training, Marines also enjoyed the break from their normal duties. “Another reason we do this training is to get them out of Marines from III MEF Headquarters Group, acting as insurgents, prepare improvised explosive their normal work environment,” Gabbard said. “They’re device simulators June 12 during a field exercise in Combat Town. Marines, and they want to train.” okinawa marine | FEATURE | june 20, 2008

The remains of a cinderblock wall reveal a successful building entry technique June 11 during the Dynamic Entry Course field exercise on Camp Hansen’s Range 16. Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph A. Cabrera EXPLOSIVE ENTRANCE Dynamic Entry Course teaches service members how to turn walls into doors Lance Cpl. Joseph A. Cabrera “The most challenging part for me has okinawa marine staff been going from having no demolitions experience to learning the charges, mak- he Dynamic Entry Course exploded ing the calculations and using the proper Tinto action June 2-13 as 16 service weight of explosives,” said Cpl. Jason members employed precision building- Welsh, a reconnaissance man with 3rd entry techniques using explosives at Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Range 16 on Camp Hansen. Division. The course, taught by the III Marine He said that before detonating their Expeditionary Force Special Operations charges, students were required to calcu- Training Group, is designed to help late the total amount of explosives used prepare students for urban combat situ- in a charge, and that the total weight of ations they may encounter in Iraq or explosives determined how close they Afghanistan. could be to the charge during detonation. Marines detonate an oval charge during the Dynamic Entry Course June 11 at Range 16 on Camp Hansen. During the course, students constructed various charges designed to breach various obstacles from Dynamic entry techniques can be If the explosives are unable to pen- chain-link fences to solid concrete walls. Photo by Cpl. Kevin M. Knallay employed to blow a human sized hole in etrate the entry point as planned, other a solid concrete wall allowing the entry methods are available to the entry team. team to rush in, with the element of sur- Students learned how to effectively prise, and clear a building. use a sledgehammer to bust through Through the course curriculum, stu- walls not destroyed by the blast. A saw dents were taught to “ballistically, me- can also be used to cut through rebar, chanically and explosively gain entry into and a pry bar, also known as the “hoo- a (facility),” said Staff Sgt. Jesse P. Kekiwi, ligan” tool, can be used to open doors the chief dynamic-entry instructor. or windows. Shotguns with breaching The students started by learning the rounds are another viable option for basic concepts of building explosive opening doors. charges and continued through more Creating an entrance is only the first complicated charges for different situa- step in a dynamic entry. Once in the tions. facility, the entry team must apply close “As they get more knowledgeable, the quarters battle techniques to move in charges get less standard and more un- and clear the building, Welsh said. orthodox,” Kekiwi said. The Dynamic Entry Course is typi- Some students in the course went cally a precursor to the Dynamic Assault from having little or no experience with Course which teaches students how to explosives to building precision charges effectively apply close quarters battle ma- capable of blasting through a structure. neuvers once an entrance has been made.

A student in the Dynamic Entry Course prepares a roll of detonation cord June 11 before his team steps onto the range to set off a charge. Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph A. Cabrera okinawa marine | FEATURE | june 20, 2008

Marines detonate an oval charge during the Dynamic Entry Course June 11 at Range 16 on Camp Hansen. During the course, students constructed various charges designed to breach various obstacles from chain-link fences to solid concrete walls. Photo by Cpl. Kevin M. Knallay

Students cut, measure and place strips of explosives as they construct a charge during the Dynamic Entry Course. Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph A. Cabrera

Medal of Honor recipient Donald Ballard speaks to sailors and Marines June 13 during the 110th Corpsman Ball at the Butler Officers’ Club on Camp Foster. Ballard, who received the nation’s highest award for military valor for actions on May 16, 1978 in Vietnam, visited Okinawa as the Corpsman Ball guest of honor. Photo by Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett

HONOR from pg 1 the crater under the Marine’s other leg and jumped on the grenade and then calmly drastically change his military career and exploded. After recovering from the blast, arose to treat my patients,” he explained. “I his life. Ballard continued treating the Marine, and didn’t calmly do anything; I moved as fast “They spent a lot of money sending me to sur- while applying a tourniquet, saw another as I could. That was the scariest thing in my gical school so I thought that’s what they’d do grenade tossed into the crater. life. Sometimes you’re just faced with situa- with me at a hospital in the rear,” Ballard said. “They knew where we were at, we couldn’t tions that you have to deal with to the best of “But they didn’t need me there; they needed me see them, but they could sure see us,” Bal- your ability — you just have to do what you out on the front lines. So all of a sudden I was a lard said. “It hit me in the helmet, landed on think is right at that time — that’s all I did.” line corpsman with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines. my shoulder and fell down to the ground. Ballard later returned to the United I had no desire to go into the Marines, I mean, So I picked it up and threw it back. Look- States after being wounded again near the I joined the Navy for a reason—and that was to ing back it was pretty stupid on my part, end of 1968 and was assigned to the “blue stay out of the Army,” he said. but I didn’t have many choices. I was able to side” — a unit away from Marines. Ballard However Ballard’s attitude changed as he throw it away just before it went off,” he said. said he was not able to make the transition. became attached to the Marines of M Com- Immediately, Ballard returned to treat the “That’s the reason I got out of the Navy,” pany, 3rd Bn. wounded Marine when he heard another he said. “Because they would not leave me “After serving with Marines for a while, Marine yell “Doc, grenade!” on the ‘green side.’” there became a bonding that was a close- “I turned around and there was another It was at this time Army recruiters ap- ness that I’d never experienced, and I fell in grenade between us, it would have killed all proached Ballard with an enlisted to officer love with the Marine Corps,” he said. six of us, I had to spin around to grab it and program enlistment incentive. In 1967 3rd Bn., 4th Marines, was sent to when I did I thought the thing was going to Ballard knew he wanted to make the Vietnam where Ballard was wounded dur- kill us, I really did,” Ballard explained. “So I military a career so he decided he would ing a firefight and subsequently awarded grabbed the grenade and pulled it under my “join the Army after all,” he said. the first of three Purple Hearts. flack jacket thinking that it would absorb the Ballard retired as an Army colonel from But despite the hardships, his toughest shock and maybe I’d live through it, but at the Kansas National Guard in 2000 after 35 lay ahead. least maybe it would save the other Marines.” years of service. On May 16, 1968, just after medically With the grenade tucked under his flak, The scope of Ballard’s experiences and evacuating two Marines for heat exhaustion, Ballard said he had a moment of clarity career provided a very memorable experi- Ballard’s battalion was ambushed by North about what he was doing. ence for those present at the ball. Vietnamese troops brandishing automatic “If you have time to think, you’ve got “We simply couldn’t have asked for a bet- weapons and grenades. The unit incurred time to react,” he said. “So I rolled up onto ter guest of honor to speak at our ball than heavy casualties immediately. Earlier in the my patient and I flung the thing away, and a corpsman who won the Medal of Honor,” day the ambush occurred, the area had been as soon as I released it, and got some air to said Petty Officer 3rd Class Jorge Talav- heavily bombed by U.S. forces leaving sever- it—it detonated.” era, a hospital corpsman with 3rd Medical al large craters in the ground. In a desperate Ballard said that his Medal of Honor Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group. “It effort to find cover, Ballard moved a group of citation does an OK job of summing up the was amazing to have the once in a lifetime wounded Marines into one of the craters and event, but does not paint a completely ac- chance to meet a true hero and listen to him began medical treatment. While treating a curate picture of what happened. impart the wisdom he has gathered from all Marine for a leg wound, a grenade rolled into “If you read my citation, it says that I of his life experiences.” okinawa marine | FEATURE | june 20, 2008

Filipino Marines recently met with U.S. Marines during events such as a jungle survival course on Camp Tiniguiban in the Republic of the Philippines during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2008. CARAT is an annual series of bilateral maritime training exercises between the United States and six Southeast Asian nations designed to build relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. Photos by Lance Cpl. Andrew S. Avitt

CARAT from pg 1 few pieces of bamboo and some kindling, smoke vehicle check points and weapons handling. the U. S. and Filipino Marine Corps. Some were began to rise. With a little more effort the smoke By the end of the visit, it appeared several surprised at how close the services were in rank turned into a fire that later cooked a five-pound new friendships had been made as the Ma- structure, uniforms and even color schemes, as monitor lizard that was caught in one of the rines were seen exchanging e-mail addresses both services boast the scarlet and gold combi- snares. Upon trying the exotic dish, most of the and cell phone numbers. nation as their official colors. U.S. Marines agreed it tasted like chicken. “This is the first stop to several other coun- Just the overall attitude and pride that the “It was a great exchange of information,” tries,” said 1st Lt. Kyle E. Johnson, a platoon Filipino Marines possess is “so much like us,” said Capt. Christopher Kim, commanding commander with CAC. “If we have time any- said Cpl. Yia Hang, a rifleman with CAC. officer of CAC, “I’ve found a million and where close to the quality time we had here, Hang said one of the only differences he one uses for bamboo.” this should be an outstanding trip for us all.” noticed was U.S. Marines have more modern Before the three-day visit was over, the Ma- The Marines left the Philippines in early June technology and equipment at their disposal. rines exchanged tactics and experiences cov- to continue CARAT, an exercise that is sched- “But even in that sense, they are a lot like ering a variety of topics including cordon and uled to also take them to Thailand, Brunei, us — they are used to doing more with less,” search procedures, combat patrols, setting up Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. Hang continued. Later in the training evolution, the Filipino Marines turned to teach the U.S. Marines a thing or two about jungle warfare and survival training. “Who better to learn from than the people who live and fight here,” said Lance Cpl. Jared N. Carlson, a team leader with CAC. To start the training, the Filipino Marines led Combat Assault Company into the jungle where the local force had set up various types of ani- mal snares. The Filipino Marines demonstrated how to build, bait, and use the snares effectively. Next they showed the U.S. Marines how to find fresh water by cutting into several types of trees and vines that contain water. The Filipino Marines also showed their counterparts how to identify edible vegetation, pointing out different types of leaves and roots fit for consumption. However, the survival training would not be complete without a lesson in starting a fire with no matches, lighters or flint, a skill mastered by the Filipino Marines, said Maralli. Shortly after Sgt. Michael K. Kamerer, a squad leader with Combat Assault Company, observes a Filipino Marine one Filipino Marine went to work using just a looking through an Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight during the event. 10 okinawa marine | FEATURE | june 20, 2008

Marines from Landing Support Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and 1st Platoon, A Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, with the support of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, jump from a KC-130J during an air-drop mission to Al Qaim, May 28. Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert C. Medina Marines resupply Al Qaim during air-drop mission

Lance Cpl. Cindy G. Alejandrez Cpl. Josiah S. Selby, an airborne and air “The Marines landed safely and accomplished 1st marine logistics group delivery specialist with Landing Support Co., their mission, making it a successful jump,” said jumped with a hand controller for the Sherpa Sgt. Tim Cunningham, a pointman with A Co. he view from the back of a KC-130J, several system ready to guide the cargo to a designated Selby, who was jumping with the hand thousand feet above ground and the wind safe area in case the cargo load lost its GPS lock controller for the first time, described the whippingT in all directions gave Marines a “rush” on the way to the landing site. jump as “a rush like no other,” and also finds before jumping out of the cargo plane during an “As long as he has line of sight with the Sher- it rewarding because of the service it provides air-drop mission in Al Qaim, May 28. pa, he can control where it lands,” said Bird. to other Marines. During the drop, Marines from Landing Sup- To ensure safety, Marines go through two “It’s something I am proud to do,” he said. port Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 1st jumpmaster parachute inspections before tak- “The way I look at (my job) is, the more loads Marine Logistics Group, delivered supplies with ing the plunge to ensure their parachutes work, we drop, the more trucks we take off the roads, the support of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport explained Gunnery Sgt. Robert J. Blanton, 33, a which means less (improvised explosive de- Squadron 352, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. platoon sergeant with A Co., 3rd Recon Bn. vice) blasts, therefore saving lives.” Okinawa-based reconnaissancemen with A Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division also took part in the mission as a way to help maintain their jump certifi- cations. “We are going to be dropping two fuel blivets at Al Qaim, and we’re going to be following that up with a few jumpers,” said Sgt. David S. Cascio, an airborne and air delivery specialist with Landing Support Co. “We’re also going to be dropping two container delivery systems filled with water.” Dropping supplies from 9,500 to 12,000 feet accurately was not an easy task. To make this happen, the supplies were dropped down with Joint Precision Air Drop System, or Sherpa, parachutes equipped with a global positioning system and a square canopy instead of the con- ventional round chute. This system “guides” the cargo, making sure it lands within 100 meters of its target. Sgt. Christopher M. Bird, an airborne and air delivery specialist with Landing Support Co., makes sure the Sherpas have a GPS lock before the drop. He explained that during this deploy- Gunnery Sgt. Robert J. Blanton, a platoon sergeant with A Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd ment both previous drops have been successful, Marine Division, shouts instructions as he inspects a Marine’s parachute before the mission. 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MONSTER VICTORY Monster outscores competition in Camp Schwab soccer tournament

Monster forward Vince Bueno (upper left) scores on a penalty kick against Corona during the championship game of the Camp Schwab Open Six-on-Six Soccer Tournament June 15. Bueno scored a hat trick in the final game as Monster defeated Corona 4-1 to claim the championship title. Photos by Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Todd

Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Todd For the majority of the first half, Monster okinawa marine staff kept the ball on Corona’s side of the field and after 11 minutes, Bueno scored the first goal CAMP SCHWAB — A stand out performance of the game. The Monster fans went nuts. They by Monster forward Vince Bueno helped the jumped out of their seats and taunted Corona. team defeat Corona 4-1 and claim the champi- Monster held their one goal lead for the rest onship title of the Camp Schwab Open Six on of the half. Six Soccer Tournament June 15. Two minutes into the second half, Corona Bueno led his team’s relentless attack on midfielder Daniel Salinas tied the game. Bueno Corona, scoring three of Monster’s four goals answered right back and scored his second goal during the final game. to give Monster the lead. After falling to Corona 5-4 earlier in the “Even though we had the lead, we knew we tournament, Monster defeated 3rd Medical couldn’t let off at all because we played Corona Battalion, Crowne Royale and FC Ryukyu. earlier and we knew they are very capable of After clawing their way to the top of the losers coming back and making a team pay for let- bracket in the double elimination tournament, ting up on them,” Bueno said. “We just kept they once again faced off with Corona, and attacking the goal and didn’t think about the defeated them twice to claim the title. fatigue.” By the time Monster played Corona they were With a two-point lead and less than one exhausted but unrelenting in their attacks at minute left, Bueno took a hard foul, resulting Corona’s goal. In the first of the last two games, in a penalty kick. He blasted the ball past the Corona took the lead early, but Bueno tied it up goalie for the hat trick. less than two minutes later and secured the lead “It is unreal that Monster just kept going, with another goal shortly after. pushed through the fatigue and pulled out Monster ended up defeating Corona 4-3 to the win,” said Devin Novak, a Camp Schwab move on to the championship game. sports coordinator with Marine Corps Com- Corona forward Adam Rivera (in white) attempts In the final game, without pausing for munity Services. “They had a lot of talent on to score off a header against Monster during the breath, Monster continued with an onslaught their team and more heart than I have seen in championship game. Corona lost to Monster twice of shots at Corona’s goal. a long time.” after beating them earlier in the tournament.

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