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CAMP SCHWAB — Marines with , , conducted a demonstra- tion of ground combat elements June 28 for more than 100 Japan Air Self Defense Force officer candidates as part of the Japanese Officer Exchange program. The candidates viewed presen- tations of infantry squad combat, field communication and amphibi- ous warfare at various locations in . The JOE is an exchange be- tween Japanese and U.S. military personnel designed to improve in- Marines with the 4th Marine teroperability and harbor a healthy Regiment, 3rd Marine Divi- international relationship between sion, teach Japan Air Self De- both forces. fense Force officer candidates “The exchange is a great way for about squad combat, ground our Japanese counterparts to see combat and Marine Corps infantry weapons as part of just what we’re doing and how we the Japanese Officer Exchange work,” said 1st Lt. Andrew How- program June 28 at the Camp ard, the intelligence officer of 4th Schwab Rifle Range. Photo by Marines. “They’ve turned out to be Lance Cpl. Eric D. Arndt a great way to show them around (our base) and maybe even give where candidates had an oppor- them ideas for use in the future.” tunity to ask questions relating to The candidates first visited the subjects covered earlier. Camp Schwab Rifle Range, where It is vital the two forces work Marines demonstrated fire team together through events such as IN formations, infantry patrolling and these to communicate effectively rapid reloading procedures. They and better understand each other, also showcased several ground said Daiki Tanaka, a JASDF officer THE combat weapons and field radios. candidate. Afterward, Marines exhibited “We don’t have combat experi- light armored and amphibious ence, so hearing all of this now FUN SUN assault vehicles at Combat Assault is very important to us,” Tanaka Battalion’s lower ramp, where can- CAMP SCHWAB | Cpl. Joshua Kilzer and Ryota Arashiro paddle a kayak at Oura Wan said. “It’s very possible that any of Beach July 1. More than 50 Camp Schwab-based Marines and sailors spent the day didates walked through vehicles us can go to Iraq soon, and it helps with pupils from Nago City and Takikawa City, Hokkaido. Nago City and Takikawa and gained a better understanding to understand how Marines func- City have conducted a student exchange program for 33 years. Kilzer is an embarka- of them. tion in war while we’re here instead tion specialist with Headquarters and Service Company, Combat Assault Battalion, The exchange concluded with of having to figure everything out 3rd Marine Division. SEE STORY ON PAGE 10. Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott M. Biscuiti a debrief at the BeachHead club, during a mission.”

‘COME TOGETHER ...’ FULL HOUSE Service members join The Texas Hold ’Em poker thousands of Okinawan tournament attracts 160 music fans during the two- competitors for an intense, day Peaceful Love Rock day-long battle featuring a Festival in Okinawa City. $750 prize package. INSIDE pg. 7 pg. 17 2 OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | JULY 7, 2006 Around the

ASAD, Iraq | Cpl. Jason M. Folk commu- nicates with a local sheep herder during For more Marine Corps stories and photos, a perimeter visit http://www.usmc.mil patrol June CorpS 21. Folk is a vehicle com- mander with Perimeter Patrol Team south, 2nd Platoon, Echo Company, 1st Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, currently at- tached with Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. Photo by Lance Cpl. James B. Hoke

CAMP BAHARIA, Iraq | Sgt. Jeremy L. Hager takes aim during a combat conditioning course June 21. Hager is the information operations chief for 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division. Photo by Cpl. Brian Reimers

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C | Marines run the last mile of an 8.2-mile run on Onslow Beach June 28 during a company forma- tion run. The Marines are with Engineer Maintenance Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group. Photo by Cpl. Matthew K. Hacker

NOWRA, Australia | This High ASAD, Iraq | A UH-60 Blackhawk crew Altitude High Opening jump chief inspects his helicopter prior to was one of many conducted by a mission June 15. The soldier is with Marines with 4th Force Recon- the 82nd Medical Company currently naissance Company, 4th Ma- attached with Marine Aircraft Group 16, rine Division, during Southern 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. The company’s Canopy 2006, a bilateral training mission is to provide aerial medical exercise with the Royal Austra- support to all personnel in the Western lian Armed Forces and U.S. Ma- Al Anbar Province of Iraq. Photo by Staff rine Corps located in New South Sgt. Chad McMeen Wales. Photo by Sgt. Ryan O’Hare OKINAWA MARINE | OPINION & EDITORIAL | JULY 7, 2006 3 Taking pride in ‘Marine speak’

2nd Lt. Garron J. Garn give a non-verbal “ooh-rah” across the room. Black or white, male or female, private or colonel, it doesn’t matter as long as e’ve all heard the expression, “sticking out 2nd Lt. both are wearing the MARPAT uniform. like a sore thumb,” and most times we think The Marines here have a “Marine Night” every that is a bad thing. However, given my current Garron J. Garn Thursday. When I asked a fellow Marine what happens on Wsituation, I feel pride when I stick out, and I think the Marine Night, he simply said, “Marines get together, hang other Marines working here at the Al Faw Palace in Camp out, play cards and basically talk Marine.” Victory, Iraq, would agree. So how does one talk Marine? Beats me, but some- As an individual augmentee to the Multi-National Marine jokes to last multiple deployments. In fact, an out- where along the way we all must have learned the “secret Corps-Iraq, I did not have the opportunity to deploy to sider not familiar with the military might think my name language.” Iraq with a Marine unit. Instead, my route took me from is “Hey Marine” from the way every sentence is directed As I stood on the side of the road the other day, a Okinawa to Tampa, Fla., then a short stop in the Nether- at me. Even though I am completely outnumbered and Marine convoy passed me by. How did I know it was a Ma- lands and Kuwait, and finally, to my present location in outranked, I have the quiet satisfaction of knowing that rine convoy in the midst of all the Army vehicles? Easily, Baghdad. Here, I find myself surrounded by an office full most of them envy our traditions, esprit de corps, and our because when one of the humvees drove past, a Marine got of soldiers. For six months I am going to hang out in the common crossroads at the Marine Corps Recruit Depots on the microphone and said “Errr,” to which I gave an ap- Army’s gun club. I was not sure how it was going to pan or . proving nod and smile. I don’t know about you, but I have out, but during my short time here I have had the oppor- My current boss, an Army major, is convinced I use a never heard two airmen greet each other with “Errr.” So tunity to work with some top-notch soldiers in both the secret “Marine speak,” or language, when talking with other maybe we do have our own language, our “Marine speak.” enlisted and officer ranks. Marines. Maybe it happens when the voice deepens and the And I wouldn’t have it any other way. Of course I get the daily ribbing about being a Marine chest bows out; I’m not sure. But when two Marines see each Garn is the deputy media relations officer – but I wouldn’t want it any other way. I’ve heard enough other in a sea of Army green, there is a subtle nod as if to for MNC-Iraq. Keeping current on the Japanese vending machine revolution

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Joe D. Haines tion, but the Royal Milk Tea is especially disposability. But in Japan, new vending disreputable undergarments. flavorful. And wonder of wonders, machines often have a humanitarian Fuji Electric Retail System has devel- n Japan, vending machines can be there are even vending machines that side. Beginning in 2003, Coca Cola of oped a makeup vending machine that found on practically every street dispense cold beer! What a country! Japan installed machines that can be re- not only talks to customers, but has a Icorner and often in places without Veteran humorist Dave Barry wrote in motely controlled to provide free drinks camera to help girls make their selec- any street corners. According to the praise of this Japanese innovation. Ac- to disaster victims. tion. The machine then provides the im- Japan Vending Machine Manufacturers cording to Dave’s exhaustive research, The possibilities for vending machine age of the customer’s face showing how Association, there are about 5.5 million Suntory Beer was the superior offering, products are limited only by the Japa- she’d look with the new makeup job. vending machines in Japan. About half partly because he liked its slogan, “Inex- nese imagination. There are machines If makeup machines ever make it to of these machines dispense soft drinks. plicably Delicious.” My personal favorite that dispense anything from batter- America, teenaged girls will be respon- But we’re not talking about your standard is that unpretentious Okinawan brew, ies to underwear. The underwear idea sible for the next billion dollar industry. half-dozen Pepsi or Coca Cola products. Orion Beer, known simply as, “The Beer undoubtedly came from those moth- Haines is a family practice Each Japanese machine contains 30- of Beers.” ers who warned their children about physician at Lester Family Medi- 40 separate products, on average, offering But before American teenaged boys turning up in the emergency room with cine Clinic. a bewildering array of hot and cold coffee, begin saving money for a flight to Japan, tea, chocolate, fruit juices, and nutritional the old machines that sell alcohol are supplements in addition to the standard being replaced with models that check MARINE CORPS soda pop products. Yes, you read cor- a customer’s age by scanning IDs. In rectly, hot coffee in a can, a truly marvel- 2008, cigarette vending machines will FACT CHECK ous invention for caffeine addicts! likewise be equipped with an age verifi- And Starbucks has nothing on Japa- cation data card reader. GROOMING REGULATIONS nese canned coffee — there’s espresso, A Tokyo ocean ferry company has a black coffee, coffee with cream and vending machine that routinely sells out Are male Marines required to shave while on liberty or leave? sugar, cappuccino, café-au-lait and even its 120 servings of frozen sushi topped Q: diet coffee. Popular brands include with deep water shrimp, tuna and scal- Yes. The face will be clean-shaven, except when a mustache Kilimanjaro, Georgia and my favorite, lops for ¥500 a serving. A special oven is worn. Hair may be grown on the face only when a medical Dy-do. In addition, there’s no better that thaws the frozen meal heats the A: officer has determined that shaving is temporarily harmful hand warmer on a cold day than a hot rice and vinegar while the fish topping to the individual’s health. More information may be found can of coffee. remains cold. in paragraph 1004.7 of Marine Corps Order P1020.34G, Ma- The different teas in both bottles and Some critics of vending machines rine Corps Uniform Regulations. cans are simply too numerous to men- object that it promotes a culture of

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IWO JIMA, Japan | Lance Cpl. Jonathan R. Ross conducts a period of instruction on the service members who raised the American flag on Mount Suriba- chi during World War II to Marines and sailors with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing June 23. During the two day trip, service members received lessons on Marine Corps history and Medal of Honor recipients while visiting historical sites. Ross is a warehouse clerk with Marine Air Control Squadron 4, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st MAW. Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso

• Service members shall be considered aboard a military Foster at DSN 645-2549, Courtney at DSN 622-7568 or Kinser CLARIFICATION installation when riding The Green Line from midnight at DSN 637-2438. to 5 a.m. The Marine Corps Aviation Association award recipients • A gold liberty card request form is added as an enclo- MOVING WITH PETS listed in last week’s Okinawa Marine won their respective sure and can now be used by supervisors to recommend Air Mobility Command’s Patriot Express service from awards within in the Joe Foss Chapter of the MCAA. These subordinates for the card. Okinawa was recently reduced to one flight per week, resulting individuals will represent the First Marine Aircraft Wing as in a reduction of allocated pet spaces. Commercial transporta- they compete for the national level awards. UNIFORM REGULATIONS IN OKINAWA tion is currently used to offset the reduction in AMC flights. 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FOR THE DINING FACILITY SCHEDULE, VISIT HTTP://WWW.OKINAWA.USMC.MIL OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | JULY 7, 2006 5 Native creatures could threaten summer fun Lance Cpl. W. Zach Griffith habu jellyfish and blue-ringed oc- Okinawa Marine Staff topus as they enjoy the island’s sur- rounding waters. CAMP LESTER — As the weather Habu jellyfish can be identified gets warmer, the idea of getting out- by their box-shaped body with rib- side and having a good time becomes bon-like tentacles dangling from the more appealing. However, personnel corners. They are semi-transparent need to be aware of dangerous crea- making them difficult to see in the tures that hide in dark places on land water. and in the sea. If stung by a jellyfish, immediate- On land, a person is at risk for a ly get out of the water and do not rub snake bite whether they are taking a the wound, Hansen recommended. hike or just mowing their lawn. There Douse the infected area with vinegar, A Marine watches the B-Trippers perform at the Okinawa City Field Stage July 2 during are many types of snakes here, but the carefully remove the tentacles, apply the Peaceful Love Rock Festival. The concert has brought locals and service members habu snake is the most dangerous. a cold pack to the sting and immedi- together since 1983. Photos by Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson So far this summer, the Camp ately seek medical treatment. Urine Butler Provost Marshal’s Office has can be used in lieu of vinegar in an had 20 sightings of habu aboard emergency. To prevent contact with military installations and in resi- a jellyfish, swimmers should wear dential areas. protective clothing, and they should CULTURE ROCK The habu snake can be identified swim at beaches that have netting or by its distinctive triangle-shaped jellyfish-resistant enclosures, Hansen head. It is green and covered with added. dark brown spots, can grow up to Another dangerous sea creature Concert brings together seven feet long, and capable of strik- is the blue-ringed octopus. It has a ing a target three-quarters of its yellowish-brown body, but when ir- length away. ritated, blue rings appear on its body People should be aware that habu and tentacles. Okinawans, Americans snakes become more active and hos- If stung, squeeze out the venom tile between April and July because and take the person to the hospital, Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson compositions and covers of well-known of the warming climate. Habu snakes Hansen said. Do not suck out the Okinawa Marine Staff artists, such as Queen, The Beatles and Jimi often inhabit bushes, long-grassy venom, because it can be harmful if Hendrix. areas and the spaces under rocks. swallowed. OKINAWA CITY — Loud music, good food Marines volunteered to provide security Due to heavy rain this year, the People should not let the fear of and frosty beverages were the major ingre- for the concert, but several, such as Cpl. habu has been forced to relocate to an encounter with a dangerous sea dients that helped bring service members Owen Hynek, used the opportunity to in- higher ground, according to Petty Of- or land creatures deter them from and Okinawans together at the 24th annual teract with locals. ficer 2nd Class Christopher Hansen, enjoying the outdoors in the summer, Peaceful Love Rock Festival July 1-2 in the “I came out here because I love getting out a corpsman with the U.S. Naval Hos- according to Lance Cpl. James Ross, Okinawa City Koza Athletic Park. and meeting new people,” Hynek said. “They pital Okinawa preventive medicine a local surfer. One summer Ross was More than 7,500 people attended the needed security and I volunteered immedi- department. surfing and received several stings concert to watch 25 bands perform original ately. Good music, helping out and getting to “If you should come across a ven- from jelly fish. Despite the encounter, know people are what made my day.” omous snake on base, promptly leave it does not stop him from continuing The concert attracts a large crowd every the area and notify the military po- to enjoy his time in the water. year and requires constant vigilance to lice,” Hansen said. “If bitten, remain “I’m not afraid enough of a few ensure everyone has a safe experience ac- calm and place a cloth firmly around stings to keep me from having a good cording to Nick Scheibener, a security crew the bite. Do not apply a tourniquet or time,” Ross said. “If the fear of com- member for the festival. attempt to suck the poison out with ing across some poisonous animal “Sometimes the crowd gets a little crazy,” your mouth.” stopped me from going outside, I Scheibener said. “We have the Marines and Individuals should also be aware would miss out on all the outdoor- civilians at the front, just like any big name of venomous sea creatures like the related activities I enjoy so much.” concert, to prevent people from trying to get on stage.” The promise of rock-and-roll music pour- ing off the stage is what attracted one Marine to the concert. “Jimmy Page! Robert Plant!” screamed Lance Cpl. Michael Powell, as Cinnamon, a Led Zeppelin tribute band, played. “I love this concert.” For more than two decades the concert has brought the local population and ser- vice members together for a good time, Scheibener explained. “Music is one thing that everyone has Robert F. Bolland, a recreational diver, makes close contact with in common,” he said. “It doesn’t matter a sea snake, one of Okinawa’s dangerous sea creatures. Island Kween’s lead singer, Youhei Eto, performs whether you understand the lyrics or not. residents are encouraged to increase their safety awareness of in front of fans July 2 during the two-day The atmosphere music provides is what venomous predators both in the water and on land, especially event. Eto impersonated Queen’s lead attracts everyone from different nations to during the summer months. Photo courtesy of Robert F. Bolland singer, Freddie Mercury. come together.” 6 OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | JULY 7, 2006

Air Force Staff Sgt. Ashley Spurlin fires rounds down range alongside Deep Reconnaissance Marines June 22 during the seven-week Dynamic Assault Course in Camp Hansen. Spurlin is a combat controller with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, 353rd Special Operations Group, Air Force Special Operations Command. Photo by Lance Cpl. Travis V. Easter Recon Marines take aim at weapons proficiency

Lance Cpl. Travis. V. Easter ficient with the M-4A1 carbine and the M-45 pistol, the exercise along with MEU Marines because they are Okinawa Marine Staff explained Gunnery Sgt. Robert Blanton, a close-quarters frequently attached to the MEU as individual augments battle instructor with the III Marine Expeditionary during deployments, Blanton said. CAMP HANSEN — Under the blistering rays of the Force’s Special Operations Training Group. “They are going to the same places and it is vital that sun, service members donned full battle gear and The Marines qualified with the weapons by complet- they have an idea of what’s going on,” he said. sent thousands of rounds down range during a joint ing various procedures during drills such as tactical and The intensive training was even more unique due service exercise. speed reloads, and combat drills. to one noteworthy addition: an Air Force staff sergeant. About 20 service members with Deep Reconnais- The training Marines received during the exercises is “Combat controllers work closely with each other in sance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit; 3rd very different from typical rifle range qualification. all of the services,” explained Air Force Staff Sgt. Ashley Intelligence Battalion, 3rd Marine Division; and 320th “On the rifle range you get a lot of time to shoot a Spurlin, a combat controller with the Special Tactics Special Tactics Squadron, 353rd Special Operations few rounds,” said Capt. Brenden Hobson, the platoon Squadron. “It’s good to be able to integrate with the Group, Air Force Special Operations Command; are commander for Deep Reconnaissance Platoon. “Here, Marines and learn tactics and procedures.” participating in the seven-week weapon aptitude class you get a short amount of time to shoot many rounds. The course is providing building blocks necessary to known as the Dynamic Assault Course from June 16 to This is the best possible training because it mirrors allow for improvement in weapons tactics, said Hobson. August 4 in Camp Hansen. combat situations.” “When the time comes for this training to become The exercise is designed to ensure Marines are pro- Marines with 3rd Intelligence Bn. participated in reality, we’ll be ready,” he said. Marines undergo crash survival training

Lance Cpl. Travis. V. Easter Pool. If an aircraft crash at sea occurs, After finishing with the SWET chair, Okinawa Marine Staff graduates of the course will know how to instructors taught the Marines how to properly react. breathe using a scuba tank. Marines be- CAMP HANSEN — Turbulence rocks “The training is designed to teach the came mission-ready only after being held the aircraft and lights begin to flicker. Marines procedures on how to survive upside down underwater and breathing for “We’re going down,” a voice says over the if they are in an (aircraft crash),” said one minute using the scuba gear. static-ridden intercom. Terror takes over Armando Alonso, the site manager of the “It’s unnatural,” said Lance Cpl. Zacharia as the helicopter plummets toward the Okinawa training center. McElwain, an administrative clerk with the pitch-black ocean. The impact jolts the The Marines were faced with three 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. “It’s breath- passengers violently as the craft crashes survival training challenges once in the ing, but not like you normally would.” into the sea. downed aircraft simulator. The final training exercise of the day Marines may consider themselves am- The first challenge was the Shallow Water was the Modular Amphibious Egress phibious, but this is certainly not a natural Egress Trainer chair. It is designed to simulate Trainer. Marines applied training received trait. When a helicopter crashes into the escaping from an aircraft turned upside down throughout the day to escape from a ocean, special training in the practice of underwater. The chair often disorients the simulated, submerged CH-46 Sea Knight Pfc. James Rockwell rises from the water June 23 during egress training egress, meaning escape, may save lives. students and resembles the stress of being helicopter. in the Camp Hansen Training Pool. Marines with the 31st Marine Expe- stuck underwater, Alonso said. “Marines came in with just a basic Rockwell is a field radio operator with ditionary Unit and Marine Air Support “There is apprehension at first and the understanding,” Alonso said. “Their capa- the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. Squadron 2 participated in egress train- fear that comes with being upside-down bilities increased once they finished. Now, Photo by Lance Cpl. Travis V. Easter ing June 23 at the Camp Hansen Training underwater,” he said. they know how to survive.” OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | JULY 7, 2006 7 MALS-36

A Marine scrubs a wrenches forward rotor head of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter engine June 29 at the MALS-36 up speed, airframe shop. efficiency Lance Cpl. Karim Delgado place, they disassemble the Okinawa Marine Staff entire engine and service or replace each part before rebuild- MARINE CORPS AIR STA- ing and returning the engine TION FUTENMA — Marine to the supply system. Though Aviation Logistics Squadron the overhaul may appear more 36 implemented a new process time consuming and costly, it is aimed at increasing the speed more effective because Marines and efficiency of all logistics are able to fix the problem with within the squadron. the engine and repair other The system, Enterprise AIR- discrepancies that may not be Speed, integrates modern solu- immediately visible, he said. tions for business practices used The squadron began using by major corporations such as the AIRSpeed system June 5, Boeing, General Electric and after officers and staff non- Microsoft, and applies them to a commissioned officers came military environment. back to MALS-36 from stateside The solutions are founded classes on the system. The lead- on the business theory that the ers passed on the knowledge sum of something’s parts are to their non-commissioned of- of greater value than its whole, ficers in charge, who went back and continuous improvement to their respective sections to should be demanded from get the junior enlisted Marines every part of an organization. involved, according to Capt. The new system will reduce John Digiovanni, the avionics the amount of time and effort officer of MALS-36. necessary to complete logistics “It’s those Marines who are projects, according to Staff the backbone of the shops,” Di- Sgt. Billy Carter, a fixed-wing giovanni said. “They’re the ones aircraft power plants mechanic who use the current systems with MALS-36. and equipment, so they’ll be One example is how the able to make the most differ- squadron repairs an engine. ence in improving the way the Prior to the implementation of squadron works as a whole.” AIRSpeed, the Marines from The system will enhance the power plant section focused mission success by standard- on repairing only the discrep- izing practices throughout the ancy noted by the ground crew squadron and eliminating un- who pulled the engine from the necessary steps. This will also aircraft. The problem created allow units with the squadron by this process of troubleshoot- to transfer equipment quickly ing a single component is that it and efficiently, said Maj. Jack could lead to several costly re- G. Abate, the MALS-36 aircraft pairs and engine checks before maintenance officer. maintainers identified the exact “It’s a disciplined methodol- defect, Carter said. ogy whose purpose is to keep us With the new process in all on the same page,” he said.

Lance Cpl. Jimmy Cothren checks the CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter forward Lance Cpls. Kenneth Sobecki (top) and Robert Schultz work on an engine part of the KC-130 rotor head’s oil lines Hercules aircraft June 28 at the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36 airframe shop. The for leaks. Cothren squadron recently implemented a system that will change the way it conducts logistics. So- is a helicopter/tilt becki and Schultz are fixed-wing aircraft power plants mechanics with MALS-36, 1st Marine rotor dynamic com- Aircraft Wing. Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson ponents mechanic with MALS-36. 8 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | JULY 7, 2006

Ryota Arashiro sits on Pupils from the shoulders of Cpl. kindergarten Joshua Kilzer as they and elemen- walk down Oura Wan tary schools Beach. Arashiro is a pu- in Hokkaido- pil in the Nago City and cover Cpl. Takikawa City student Michael Bat- exchange program and terton with Kilzer is an embarka- sand. Camp tion specialist with Schwab ser- Headquarters and Ser- vice members vice Company, Combat have been Assault Battalion, 3rd participating Marine Division. in the an- nual student exchange program for the past nine years. Batter- ton is a nucle- ar, biological and chemical defense spe- cialist with Headquarters and Service Company, Combat As- sault Battal- ion, 3rd Ma- rine Division. OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | JULY 7, 2006 9

Japanese pupils and Camp Schwab based-Marines splash around at Oura Wan Beach July 1 while having a chicken fight. Every summer, kindergar- ten and elementary school pupils from Hok- kaido, Japan’s northernmost prefecture, travel to Okinawa to enjoy the tropical beaches and sum- Pupils from Okinawa mer activities. Photos by Lance Cpl. Scott M. Biscuiti travel to Hokkaido dur- ing the winter to see snow and participate in winter sports and pupils from Hokkaido come to Okinawa in the summer to expe- rience the tropical environment. Japanese children dive into Oura Wan Beach bash Lance Cpl. Scott M. Biscuiti kayaking and riding a banana boat. Okinawa Marine Staff For many of the visiting children, the trip to Oura Wan Beach was their first time swimming in an ore than 50 Camp Schwab-based Marines ocean or walking in sand. and sailors spent a day in the sun at Oura “I’ve never been to a beach before,” said Kana MWan Beach July 1 with students from Nago Nakano, a student with Tori Elementary School in City and Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost prefecture, Takikawa City. “The water looks beautiful green.” to enjoy water sports and form friendships. Nakano said seeing Americans in Hokkaido is Every summer for the past 33 years, pupils in kin- very rare and she enjoyed her time playing in the dergarten and elementary schools in Hokkaido travel ocean with them. She is excited about her stay in to Okinawa as part of a student exchange program Okinawa and plans to return next year. between schools in Takikawa City, Hokkaido, and The beach bash was Cpl. Joshua Kilzer’s first time Nago City, Okinawa, according to Mio Iha, Camp participating in a community relations project in Schwab’s community relations specialist. For the Okinawa. He said the students weren’t the only ones past nine years, Camp Schwab service members have enjoying a new experience. participated in the program. “I thought the kids might be a little hesitant at “We’re bridging the gap between our two cultures first, but they jumped right into it,” said Kilzer, by building friendships that will last for generations to an embarkation specialist with Headquarters and come,” said Navy Lt. Harvey Macklin, the chaplain for Service Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division. Marine Division. “They weren’t shy at all.” Being immersed in Japanese culture gives service Spending the day with the children brought members a feeling of family that many don’t have memories from home for Marines like Kilzer. while being forward deployed, Macklin said. “I have an 11-year-old sister and seeing these The service members and pupils participated in students remind me of her,” he said. “This was an numerous beach activities including swimming, awesome event and hopefully we can do it again.”

Japanese children await a ride on a banana boat. For many of the pupils, Oura Wan Beach was their first time to ever visit a beach. 10 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | JULY 7, 2006

CHEAP SKATE

The Southern Hill Sports World complex features karaoke, bowling, ice-skating, arcades and batting cages. Ice-skating classes are offered for beginner and intermediate skaters and reservations may be made for the bowling alley and karaoke box. Photos by Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson Ice-skating rink among sports complex highlights

Cpl. Guillermo E. Vargas family to sing along to their favorite tunes. You can After spending a day amid the diversions of the Okinawa Marine Staff choose different genres like rock, rap or pop. Rooms complex, visitors can enjoy several tasty dishes from may be rented for ¥1,000 an hour during the day and the restaurant located on the third floor. Patrons f you’re looking for an icy-cool way to have fun for ¥1,500 an hour after 8 p.m. order their meals from a ticket vending machine a few bucks during the hot summer months, the Baseball enthusiasts can practice their swing in outside the shop. Upon entering the restaurant, the Southern Hill Sports World complex in Naha is the batting cages and control the speed of the pitch. tickets are presented to the hostess. Patrons can then Ithe way to go. Tokens may be purchased for 25, 150 and 500 swings. wait comfortably for their meal to be delivered. Featuring the only ice-skating rink on the island, The main game room on the second floor is a gam- As the Okinawan summer creeps forward, the the complex also offers a wide variety of activities for ers’ paradise. The room provides race car simulators, Southern Hill Sports World complex offers a unique all ages. shooting games, prize-winning games and fighting and interesting way to stay cool and have fun through Along with the rink, the complex houses a bowling games for people of all ages. the heat of the day. alley, a karaoke box, a restaurant and batting cages. There are also arcade games throughout the building, and on the second floor gamers can find the main game room. The ice-skating rink offers fun for skaters at all skill levels. If you’ve never been to an ice-skating rink, remember to take a coat or sweater in case it gets too cold. Skaters are required to wear gloves, which can be purchased at the pro-shop for ¥100. There are also seats for spectators inside the skating rink. Adults can try out their skills on the ice for ¥1,600, includ- ing the skate-rental fee. Children can skate for ¥1,200 with rental. If you prefer a slightly warmer sport, the 36-lane bowling alley may be the place for you. The bowling alley staff is friendly and some speak English to help break the language barrier. Bowling costs ¥475 for adults and ¥420 for children per game. Bowling shoes can be rented from the alley for ¥300. Bowlers may buy their own equipment at the alley. The bowling alley is located on the right once you walk into the complex. The bowling alley has 36 The karaoke box has private rooms for friends and lanes and sells common bowling gear sold in the United States. OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | JULY 7, 2006 11

The complex houses an arcade on the second floor where gamers can play race car simulators, shooting games, prize-winning games and fighting games. SOU THER N HILL SPOR TS WORLD

ICE-SKATING BOWLING ALLEY CHEAP SKATE Monday through Thursday Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Friday Friday 11 a.m. to midnight 10 a.m. to 4 a.m.

Saturday Sunday and holidays 10 a.m. to midnight 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Sunday KARAOKE 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday BATTING CAGES noon to 2 a.m.

Monday through Friday Friday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. noon to 4 a.m.

Saturday Sunday and holidays 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Cpl. Jonathan Dollar helps his son K.J. skate July 4 in Naha. The complex offers a variety of activities including, batting cages, karaoke, bowling and arcade games. HOW TO GET THERE Take the Okinawa Expressway toward Naha and take Exit 1C and For baseball turn left onto Highway 82. Take another left onto Highway 240. At enthusiasts, the T-intersection, veer left. The complex will be on your right. the facility has pitching and batting cages on the top floor. The ma- chine throws EXPRESSWAY to Naha pitches from <— 43-81 mph. EXIT HIGHWAY 240 1C

HIGHWAY 82HIGHWAY Southern Hill HIGHWAY 240 Sports World 12 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | JULY 7, 2006

A Marine from 3rd Battal- Lance Cpl. Dustin A. Villalo- ion, 7th Marine Regiment, bos praises Blecky, a military , and working dog, after an exercise his military working dog in controlled aggression June search for hidden weapons 29 at the Military Working Dog caches Nov. 30 in Ramadi, Kennel on Kadena Air Base. Iraq, during Operation Block Blecky “caught” a simulated Party Six in a neighborhood suspect during the exercise. near a common improvised Villalobos is a military working explosive device drop point. dog handler with PMO. Photo Photo by Cpl. Shane Suzuki by Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso Marine handlers work closely with canine friends Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso Marines spend the second half Okinawa Marine Staff of the course learning techniques to teach their dogs how to detect ne aspect of a military po- drugs or explosives. liceman’s job is searching “When a dog runs into an odor, for illegal drugs and explo- they show a change in behavior,” Osives. They apprehend criminals Lenox said. “They search for the in extremely difficult situations, source of the smell and then show but sometimes they don’t do it on a specific response once they’ve their own. They rely on the help of found it.” their canine partners. When handlers arrive at their Dog handlers aren’t the average first duty stations, they are usually military policemen. Handlers are paired with an experienced dog to individually selected during their boost their confidence and han- military occupational specialty dling knowledge, according to Cpl. school in Fort Leonardwood, Mo., Jason S. Glover, a military working where they attend the Military dog handler with PMO. Police Basic Course. More experienced handlers are Aspiring handlers are required given dogs that recently completed to submit an essay expressing the Dog Training School to certify their desire to be a military work- the dogs for deployment. ing dog handler, according to Handlers only serve with Lance Cpl. Kevin D. Lenox, a mili- Belgian Malinois and German and tary working dog handler with the Dutch shepherd dog breeds. Marine Corps Base Camp Butler “These dogs have the highest Provost Marshal’s Office. drive to do the job we need them Upon graduating from MOS to do,” Lenox said. “They adapt to school, the new military police- climate changes quickly, they have men are sent to Lackland Air the proper motivation and the Force Base, Texas, where they natural disposition to be aggres- attend the 12-week Military Work- sive when needed.” ing Dog Handlers Course. Handlers are always work- The first six weeks of the ing, according to Glover. They’re course is focused on patrol work. constantly feeding, cleaning and During this period, instructors training their dogs in an attempt teach the handlers the basics of to foster a brotherly relationship dog obedience and controlled ag- between dog and handler. gression. “When your dog finds a bomb Cpl. Maria T. Holman restrains Chris, her military working dog, during a controlled One technique handlers are and you realize it just saved your aggression exercise June 15 at the Military Working Dog Kennel on Kadena Air taught during training is called life, and possibly your buddies’, Base. Holman and Chris have been working together for almost a year. Holman is decoying, said Lenox. Decoying that does it,” Glover said. “You’ll a military working dog handler with the Marine Corps Base Camp Butler Provost is a controlled scenario when a never feel about another dog the Marshal’s Office. Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso handler impersonates a suspect way you do about that one. It’s a and has a dog attack him. great feeling.” OKINAWA MARINE | SPORTS | JULY 7, 2006 13 Knowin’ when to

During the tournament, players used 400,000 chips and competed HOLD ’EM for more than $1,500 worth of prizes. Competitors try hands at Foster poker tournament

Pfc. Bradley D. Rogers Okinawa Marine Staff

ravis Bestul claimed the Marine Corps Commu- nity Services’ Globe and Anchor Texas Hold ’em TTournament championship July 1. After more than eight hours of intense play, Bestul faced James Fraser at the final table of the tournament in Camp Foster. Both men outlasted 158 competitors during the $25-buyin tournament. During the last hand of the tournament, Fraser held a six and a seven of clubs. Bestul held a king of hearts and a nine of clubs, making him the 59.31 percent favorite to win the hand. Throughout the day, the odds had been in Bestul’s favor. “I was in the right spot at the right time,” he said, while dragging a pot. “I didn’t have to bluff much tonight.” The ace of hearts, eight of clubs and jack of hearts appeared as the first three community cards, also known as the flop, improving Bestul’s odds to 72.93 percent. With his eyes hidden behind dark sunglasses, Fraser calmly watched as the dealer placed the king of spades as the fourth community card, also known as the turn. Bestul now held a pair of kings, sealing Fraser’s fate and giving Bestul a 100 percent chance Travis Bestul eyes his op- of winning. ponents at the final table Fraser stuck to his game plan the entire tournament, of the Marine Corps Com- munity Services’ Globe but the cards didn’t fall in his favor at the last table. and Anchor Texas Hold ‘em “I am not really an aggressive player,” Fraser Tournament July 1 in Camp claimed. “That’s what got me to the final table.” Foster. Bestul survived a The dealer turned over the ace of diamonds as the field of 160 players to claim final community card, also known as the river. This the tournament title. Photos gave both players a pair of aces, but made no difference by Pfc. Bradley D. Rogers in the outcome of the tournament as Bestul became champion. Bestul won the hand, earning him the first- place prize package of a $750 gift card, a trophy and an Jamie Sloat (left) goes “all assortment of other prizes. in” as he bets every chip in his possession against The next tournament is scheduled for July 15 at the James Fraser (top center) Butler Officers’ Club. For more information, contact at the final table. Fraser MCCS Entertainment at 645-5821 or visit its Web site won the hand and second at http://www.mccsokinawa.com. place in the tournament. Sloat earned third place in the competition. 14 OKINAWA MARINE | MARKETPLACE | JULY 7, 2006

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