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Historic Landing Reenacted, Honoring Alliance Republic of Korea and U.S iii marine expeditionary force and marine corps bases japan SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 WWW.OKINAWA.USMC.MIL Historic landing reenacted, honoring alliance Republic of Korea and U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicles fire explosives while approaching the landing area during a reenactment of the Incheon Landing Sept. 15. Marines and Sailors from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked aboard the USS Denver (LPD 9) participated in the event honoring veterans of the war. SEE STORY AND PHOTOS ON PAGE 9. Photo by 1st Lt. Caleb D. Eames 3rd Marine Division 3rd Med Bn, celebrates 68 years Army train Lance Cpl. Jovane M. Holland OKINAWA MARINE STAFF to save lives Lance Cpl. Abigail M. Wharton CAMP COURTNEY — Members of the 3rd Marine Divi- OKINAWA MARINE STAFF sion here officially recognized the unit’s 68th birthday in a cake-cutting ceremony in front of the 3rd Marine RODRIGUEZ LIVE FIRE COMPLEX, Division Headquarters building, Sept. 16. Republic of Korea — Corpsmen and Sgt. Robert Rymer, flight medic with 3rd Battalion, 2nd The 3rd MarDiv serves as the ground combat element Marines from the 3rd Medical Bat- Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd division, a branch of the III Marine Expeditionary Force. It Infantry Division, directs corpsmen from 3rd Medical talion participated in joint casualty was activated Sept. 16, 1942, at Camp Elliot in San Diego. Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine evacuation training with combat med- The primary mission of the division, also known as Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, how ics from the U.S. Army’s 1st Brigade “The Fighting Third,” is to execute amphibious assault to properly load patients during casualty evacuation Special Troops Battalion, Sept. 13. operations and other such operations as may be directed. training, Sept. 13. Photo by Lance Cpl. Abigail M. Wharton SEE MEDEVAC PG 5 They are supported by Marine aviation and logistics units and are at all times prepared for deployment. “This division is one of the most distinguished units in the Marine Corps,” said Maj. Gen. James B. Laster, 3rd Marine Division commanding general, during the Japanese National Census begins ceremony. Staff Sgt. Michael Freeman Forces Japan memorandum. While Status After being disbanded Dec. 28, 1945, the unit was OKINAWA MARINE STAFF of Forces Agreement personnel will not be reinstated at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 7, 1952, then included in the census, U.S. Armed Forces moved to its current location at Camp Courtney in No- CAMP FOSTER — Service members liv- personnel, civilian component and fam- vember of 1969. ing off base here may feel some minor ily members residing outside U.S. facili- During its 68 year history, the unit has served with effects of the Japanese National Census ties here should help the enumerators by SEE DIVBDAY PG 5 that began Thursday, according to a U.S. SEE CENSUS PG 5 FIRING TALKING GUNS RUNNING REMEMBRANCE Marines practice firing weapon Service members run together in systems to maintain constant level remembrance of those who have not THIS THIS of combat readiness. yet returned home. ISSUE IN IN PG. 8 PG. 12 2 okinawa marine | OPINION & EDITORIAL | september 24, 2010 Appreciation, life lesson to share Lance Cpl. Heather Choate I wanted them. I did not need to try the new foundation in the make-up industry rowing up, I was not one to get that promised flawlessness; I could just everything I wanted, but I didn’t go wash my face every day. I didn’t need new Gwithout what I needed. My parents shoes; my old ones were just fine. I could worked very hard to keep a roof over my only wear one pair at a time anyway. head, clothes to wear and food for each I neglected to notice the list of neces- meal. sary expenses my parents paid; the roof We didn’t go out to eat all that often; over my head, a bed to sleep in, food on birthdays were the exception. To celebrate, the table, health insurance for when I U.S. MARINE CORPS HISTORY DIVISION we ate at a fast food restau- needed to go to the doctor. These were the ediTORiaL September 25, 2010 - Camp Pendleton, rant and it was a rare treat. things that actually mattered. The things I Calif., the Corps’ largest West Coast expedi- I was usually at the end of the chain for needed in order to live. tionary training facility, celebrates its 60th an- hand-me-down clothes that came from my After some much needed maturing, I niversary. First dedicated by President Franklin best friend and her older sister. Our house began to realize the sacrifices my parents D. Roosevelt in 1942, the Marine Corps base was a comfortable fit for our six-member made to give my brothers, sister and my- has been the home of the 1st, 3rd, 4th, and family and belongings. self a comfortable life. 5th Marine Divisions. It is currently the home As a child, when I saw toys advertised I began to change the way I thought of the I Marine Expeditionary Force, the 1st on television or on the shelves at the about the things I owned. I appreciated my Marine Division, 1st Marine Logistics Group, store, I always asked, “Can I get it -- pretty possessions much more than I had when and Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine please?” Usually the answer was “No,” un- they were given to me. I reprimanded my Aircraft Wing. less my grandparents took the opportunity brother and sister when they complained to spoil me. about the selection for dinner and when September 27, 1944 - The American flag As I was growing up, I now realize that my brother loaded his Christmas wish list was raised over Peleliu, Palau Islands, at the I didn’t appreciate everything my parents with expensive video gaming systems. 1st Marine Division Command Post. Although did for me and how hard they worked My parents had provided me and my the flag raising symbolized the island was in order for us to have the necessities. siblings not only with things needed to secured, pockets of determined Japanese Three of four children had a cell phone, live a comfortable life, but also with a defenders continued to fight. The Japanese there were TVs in our shared rooms, we lifelong lesson to share with our peers, co- officially surrendered April 21, 1947. all played recreational workers and the future sports, went to the mov- generations. They have September 27, 1982 - The laying of the keel ies occasionally and taught and instilled in Nothing in life is for USS Nicholas (FFG 47), a guided missile enjoyed other outings. me that it doesn’t matter guaranteed, so embrace frigate, took place at Bath Iron Works, Bath, Once I was old enough what brand of clothing Maine. USS Nicholas 47 was named in honor to get a job and pay for it while you can and you wear, how expensive ‘‘ of Maj. Samuel Nicholas, a Revolutionary War things I wanted, I almost your meal is for dinner, share with those that Marine who is the Corps’ first Commandant. completely took for grant- are less fortunate. or what kind of car you ed everything my parents drive. The fact that you September 28, 2001 - The Marine Corps did for me. I got caught have clothes to wear, released a proposal to set up a brigade-size up in the fact that I was independent. In a food to eat and a bed to sleep in each night anti-terrorism unit that would, because of its way, it was more like independence on a with a roof over your head, are the impor- ’’ size, be more effective against overseas or leash. I paid for my own car, fuel, insur- tant aspects of life. Material items in life domestic terrorist threats. Since the terrorist ance, and maintenance - that was indepen- are not requirements. Many people endure attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the U.S. military re- dence. I paid for any food that I didn’t get life-changing struggles, some in which structured itself for a unique war against un- from my house and most personal items they are unable to overcome. conventional enemies. The Marine Expedition- that I needed - that was independence. I Nothing in life is guaranteed, so em- ary Brigade-Anti-Terrorism unit is made up of bought my own clothes, shoes and make- brace it while you can and share with an infantry battalion, reinforced by members up - that was independence. What I didn’t those that are less fortunate. I challenge of the Marine Corps Security Force Battalion, realize was that all the things I bought everyone to appreciate what you have and the Marine Security Guard Battalion, and the weren’t necessary, they were luxuries. to stop taking things for granted. Chemical/Biological Incident Response Force, There was never any need to pay for Choate is a combat correspondent with each bringing a measure of expertise. new clothes; I only bought them because the Okinawa Marine. September 29, 1982 - 1,200 Marines of the 32nd Marine Amphibious Unit joined 2,200 French and Italian troops in Beirut, Lebanon, DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY? as part of the multinational peacekeeping force assigned to protect Palestinians and pre- Okinawa Marine reserves the right to choose material and edit as necessary. vent factional strifes that might lead to mas- Submit stories containing 400-700 words. sacres at the Palestinian refugee villages of Sabra and Shatila. The 32nd MAU was under SEND YOUR OPINION TO [email protected] the command of Col.
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