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Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson Okinawa Marine Staff

CAMP HANSEN — The last of more than 350 Marines and sailors with 9th Engineer Support Battalion and vari- ous units within 3rd Marine Logistics Group left here for Iraq Aug. 25. The 9th ESB Marines, who began deploying Aug. 21, said goodbye to loved ones and departed for a seven- month deployment to Iraq’s Anbar province, where they will support I Marine Expeditionary Force. The Marines are replacing other members of 9th ESB scheduled to return to Okinawa at the end of September. AMERICAN The Marines’ primary mission will be to clear improvised explosive de- vices from roadways and rebuild DREAMERS SEE IRAQ PG. 6

Lance Cpl. Aaron J. Aguilar, a mechanic with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, recites the “Oath of Allegiance” with 74 other service members during a naturalization ceremony at the Camp Foster Theater Aug. 25. President Bush signed an executive order July 3, 2002 that expedited the citizenship application process for active duty service members serving on or after Sept. 11, 2001 because they are serving during wartime. Since the order was signed, tens of thousands of American service members have become U.S. citizens. “Before I joined the Marine Corps, you had to pay and wait five years to become an American,” said Aguilar, who was born in Nicaragua. Photo by Lance Cpl. Warren Peace Volunteer efforts ‘vital’ to open schools on time Pfc. Richard Blumenstein saki High and Lester Middle Volunteers divided into three Okinawa Marine Staff Schools were in need of repair work groups, one for each school. and cleanup work to start the Volunteers at Zukeran Elemen- CAMP FOSTER — More than school year on schedule, and the tary School helped repair the 100 Navy and Marine volunteers service members organized to children’s playground, clearing provided much-needed help to provide the needed manpower, rust off jungle gyms and tighten- Department of Defense Depen- according to Master Sgt. Kevin D. ing screws on swing sets. They dants Schools officials Aug. 18, Basso, the camp services chief for also repainted curbs to coincide Staff Sgt. Earl Masterson embraces assisting in the preparation of Camp Foster. with changes to parking and stu- his wife Stephanie Aug. 22 at the 9th Engineer Support Battalion armory on three schools for the upcoming “This was an opportunity for dent drop-off and pick-up zones Camp Hansen before departing on a school year. the Marines to help their extend- and assisted with repairs in the seven-month deployment to Iraq. Photo Zukeran Elementary, Kuba- ed family,” Basso said. SEE SCHOOLS PG. 6 by Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson

STRAIGHT SHOOTERS BATTLE MEMORIAL Twenty military police Marines ﬁ re The Battle of Okinawa drew to a close 6,500 rounds with the M-9 pistol at the Japanese Navy Underground on Camp Hansen to enhance their Headquarters. Today, the facility houses proﬁ ciency with the weapon. a museum and artifacts of the era. INSIDE pg. 8 pg. 12 2 OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 Around the

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION BEAUFORT, S.C. | Capt. Robert Johnson, a pilot with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, holds his son, Owen, for the first time Aug. 18. Owen was born in July while Johnson was deployed to Asad, Iraq. For more Marine Corps stories and photos, Photo by Lance Cpl. Jenn Farr Cvisit http://www.usmcorp.mil S

SADIQUIYAH, Iraq | Lance Cpl. Lawrence T. Singletary stands security Aug. 17. Singletary and other members of I Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, set up vehicle checkpoints in the area to deter insurgents. Singletary, a squad automatic weapon gunner, is currently serving a seven-month deployment with Regimental Combat Team 5. Photo by Lance Cpl. Ray Lewis

ABOARD THE USS IWO JIMA | Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit hone their shooting skills during a live-fire exercise Aug. 23. The small- arms shoot was designed to simulate close-quarter encounters MEDITERRANEAN SEA | Sailors and Marines stationed in urban aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS environments. Nashville gather on the forecastle Aug. 16. Nashville is Photo by Lance on a deployment as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Cpl. Joshua Lujan Strike Group in support of the Global War on Terror. Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Shonn Moore OKINAWA MARINE | OPINION & EDITORIAL | SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 3 Instilling homework habits in children David Trautmann This is also true for threats, warnings, nagging, 60-120 minutes for high school students. To arguing, criticizing and spanking. These make belabor homework beyond your child’s limits is ost parents try to be conscientious homework an unpleasant experience that your counterproductive. If they finish early, release about enforcing homework, believing child will try even harder to avoid. them early, but check their work first. Mhomework is the way for their children Not letting a child do anything else until Above all, remember two important prin- to get ahead. Most children balk at doing home- their homework is finished, even if it takes ciples: For children to learn proper study habits, work; some stubbornly refuse to do any at all. all night, is a tactic used by many parents they have to find some gratification in home- Many play the procrastination game, dawdling that seems logical. But it is often not effective work. At minimum, it must be tolerable to them. and dragging out the agony without really doing because it supports procrastination and makes So as parents, we must do everything we can to much actual school work. Parents get frustrated studying a boring experience to avoid. keep the homework experience positive. Praise, and angry or give up, or both. What, then, is a parent to do? There are many recognition, prompt rewards and positive in- What many people don’t know is that the way constructive ways to instill study habits: volvement will help motivate them. These meth- parents go about trying to get kids to do home- • Allow your child exercise and a snack ods are much more effective than punishment. work often makes the problem worse. before beginning homework. Second, parents must recognize that the Children need parental involvement, but it • Establish a consistent study time and fol- learning process can be inherently frustrating needs to be the right kind. Hands-off parenting low through to ensure it happens. as it continually confronts students with chal- – the kind where the parent may remind the • Eliminate distractions like TV, phone calls, lenges. So to become good learners, students child to do his or her homework, but doesn’t siblings, food and drinks. must learn to be patient in spite of frustration. follow through and doesn’t assist – doesn’t build • Require your child to get right to work. Pro- We as parents can do a lot to help them learn consistent study habits and doesn’t help chil- vide incentive to finish promptly and take away this by always being patient with them. dren understand what they are studying. privileges if they dawdle. Parents who would like to know more are On the other hand, over-involvement – where • Provide brief hands-on involvement and invited to attend a workshop, “Instilling Healthy the parent does the project or solves the problem teaching as needed. Homework Habits,” Oct. 2 from 6:30-8 p.m. at for them – doesn’t help either because the child • Limit study time to what your child is re- the Educational and Developmental Interven- is not actively engaged in learning. Getting frus- alistically capable of – even if the homework is tion Services, Kadena Air Base (Bldg. 9497). To trated with the child, especially in reaction to not completed within that time. Normally, this register, call 634-2740. your child’s frustration, only adds to their frus- will be 15-30 minutes for elementary students, Trautmann is a child mental health social tration and difficulty, resulting in bad behavior. 30-60 minutes for junior high students, and worker at U.S. Navy Hospital Okinawa.

With privilege comes responsibility MARINE CORPS Capt. Emilio Marrero, Jr. He gave me directions and said, ably. We serve to protect life, to FACT CHECK “Welcome aboard.” represent the high ideals of our t was Sep- I walked up the ladder to the nation and to embrace sacrifice. tember 1980. second deck and immediately ran This alone sets each of us apart PHYSICAL II was sitting into a colonel. I had only seen one from the rest of our society, TRAINING in my car in colonel, and that was on gradua- making us special and worthy of the quiet still tion day in boot camp. He looked recognition. (HEADPHONES) of the morning me over and said, “Good morn- In the same fashion, God has Can I wear mustering the ing, Marine!” created each of us in His image. I headphones when courage to walk I cannot recall what I said believe if God chose us to repre- Q: I am running on into the hangar because all I remember thinking sent the characteristics of God in to report for the was, “He called me ‘Marine!’” The this creation, then that makes us or off base? first time to Marine Air Group- honor of being called a Marine quite special. With such privilege No. Paragraph 7 49. I was wearing alphas, proudly reverberated within me. comes responsibility – to emulate of Marine Corps displaying my private first class Often within our ranks, service the spirit of God with one another A: chevrons. members try too hard to belong. and God’s creation around us by Bases Japan/III I double-checked my uniform, They subject themselves to many living a life filled with respect, Marine Expeditionary ensuring that my gig line was harmful or hurtful things in love and service. Represent God Force Order 1020.2 states straight. I walked across the park- order to feel special or to fit in. in your actions. By doing so, “Wearing headphones ing lot looking for where I needed Unfortunately, this sometimes you’ll be the best Marine, sailor while walking, running, to go. A happy-go-lucky Marine gives way to “hazing” and other and human being you can be. bicycling, inline skating in coveralls spotted me and knew unhealthy behaviors. Marrero serves as the First Ma- or driving a POV is immediately I was new. “Hey, Wearing the uniform during a rine Air Wing Chaplain and often prohibited.” you need some help?” he asked. time of war is special enough. We leads worship at the Camp Foster “Yeah, I need to check in,” I said. have volunteered to serve honor- Chapel at 8:30 a.m.

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BLOOD DRIVE The Armed Services Blood Bank Center will host a blood drive Sept. 1 at the U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 643-7737.

SCHOOL TRAFFIC AND PARKING CHANGES All parents of DoDDS students should contact their children’s schools for the recent changes for parking and student drop-off and pick-up to help parents ensure they do not violate new procedures. The School Age Care drop-off location for Zukeran Elementary has also been relocated behind tower 26 at the stairwell leading to the school.

For more information, call: Camp Services, 645-0864/7317 Kubasaki High School, 645-3728 Lester Middle School, 645-2124 Zukeran Elementary School, 645-2576 Killin Elementary School, 645-9172

DEFENSE TRAVEL SYSTEM The Defense Travel System (DTS) is now FIREFIGHTERS IN THE HOLE Saiichik Hae, a firefighter with the Camp Foster Fire Station, is operational for most Marine Corps com- lowered into a manhole with a tripod pulley system during a confined space rescue exercise on mands. DTS allows travelers to take owner- Camp Foster Aug. 24. The exercise taught firefighters how to save a person who has fallen into ship of their own orders, reservations and a well or manhole. Hae played the role of the victim during the exercise, and fellow firefighter vouchers. Travelers may also log into DTS Yoshitsune Yamashiro rescued him later. Photo by Lance Cpl. David Rogers at anytime to view the status of their autho- rization. For more information, travelers or around the school. authorizing officials should address ques- tions about routing lists or their command’s “The mission got accomplished,” said Lance DTS structure to their Organizational Defense Cpl. Fernando Flores, a postal clerk with H&S Travel Administrator (ODTA) at III Marine Bn. “If we continue to do things like this, it will Expeditionary Force Command Element, be great for the community.” 622-7097; Marine Corps Base, 645-8174; Kubasaki High School received the most 3rd Marine Logistics Group, 637-1829; III attention and largest number of volunteers be- Marine Headquarters Group, 623-4669; 1st cause of the amount of work needed, Basso said. Marine Aircraft Wing, 645-2758; 3rd Marine Volunteers there spent hours cleaning hallways, Division, 622-0180. You may also contact the lockers and classrooms. III MEF/MCB Japan Tier II DTS via e-mail “It was awesome,” said Steven Sanchez, the at [email protected] or by principal of Kubasaki High School. “We had 50 phone at 645-3300. Volunteers paint curbs at Zukeran Elementary School Marines show up to our school, and their help WELCOME ABOARD BRUNCH to mark several changes to parking and student was invaluable.” The Marine Officers’ Spouses Club and drop-off and pick-up zones. Photo by Pfc. Richard Blumenstein Several volunteers used their occupational the Naval Officers’ Spouses Club of Okinawa skills to assist with wiring computers in the invite all officers’ spouses and civilians (GS-07 SCHOOLS FROM PG. 1 schools’ classrooms. and above) to the Annual Welcome Aboard school’s gymnasium. “It felt good to be classified as a ‘computer Brunch Sept. 18 at 9:30 a.m. at the Butler “It felt great to help out the kids and our com- guru’ because of my computer background,” said Officers’ Club. For more information, call munity,” said Lance Cpl. Kenneth J. Brown, a Pfc. Wade M. Roberts, a data network specialist 622-8323 or 633-0798, or visit http://www. volunteer from Headquarters and Service Bat- with H&S Bn. noscokinawa.com. talion, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler. School administrators said they greatly ap- At Lester Middle School, volunteers replaced preciated all of the volunteers’ generosity and TO SUBMIT A BRIEF, send an e-mail to oki- window screens, repaired wall lockers and hard work. [email protected] or fax your arranged furniture in class rooms. They also “The volunteerism was definitely vital for the request to DSN 645-3803. The Okinawa Marine ac- removed old paint and power washed cement start of this school year,” Sanchez said. cepts briefs from nonprofit organizations only. The deadline for submitting a brief is noon every Friday. The Okinawa Marine reserves the right to edit all IRAQ FROM PG. 1 to better prepare us for our the other side of a deployment submitted material. roads to make the supply routes deployment,” Menotti said. while her husband is in Iraq. faster and more efficient for “We trained on convoys, “It’s definitely going to be dif- Marines in the field, according how to spot an IED, weapons ferent as a stay-at-home mother to Lt. Col. Mark Menotti, 9th marksmanship and entry rather than being deployed,” ESB’s commanding officer. control. The training will she said. “I am definitely going The Marines will also pro- help us greatly while we are to miss him.” vide construction support to in Iraq.” Suarez, a bulk-fuel specialist the Iraqi community and Iraqi As Marines said goodbyes with 9th ESB, said leaving his Security Forces. to loved ones, mixed emotions wife and two young children 9th ESB geared up for the set in. during his first deployment to deployment in July during a Former soldier Yiralys Su- Iraq will be hard. three-week pre-deployment arez, wife of Sgt. Miguel Suarez “I am going to miss my fam- training exercise at Camp Fuji, III, participated in Operations ily very much – as a matter of Japan. Enduring and Iraqi Freedom in fact – I miss them already,” he “We trained on everything 2003. Now she will experience said.

FOR THE DINING FACILITY SCHEDULE, VISIT HTTP://WWW.OKINAWA.USMC.MIL OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 5 Hundreds gather on Hansen to honor fallen EOD Marine Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson eration Iraqi Freedom for the first Okinawa Marine Staff time in February 2004 as a motor vehicle operator and served there CAMP HANSEN — More than for seven months. In December of 200 people gathered in Camp that year, Phillips moved into the Hansen’s West Chapel Aug. 21 EOD field. to honor a 3rd Marine Logistics He was assigned to 9th ESB in Group Marine who died Aug. 16 August 2005, and he deployed to at Brooke Army Medical Center Iraq in February 2006. in San Antonio from wounds he At the memorial, those who received while conducting combat knew him recalled Phillips’ dedi- operations in Anbar province, Iraq cation to his job and his Marines, March 7. as well as his determination to Sgt. John P. Phillips, 29, of St. make any situation calm. Stephen, S.C., was on his second “He regarded his Marines as tour in Iraq, serving as an explo- more important than himself,” sive ordnance disposal technician said Sgt. Michael Chapman, an with 3rd MLG’s 9th Engineer EOD technician with 9th ESB. Support Battalion, when an im- “His leadership and knowledge provised explosive device struck inspired others, and he is a rep- the vehicle he was riding in near resentative of what all Marines Fallujah. should be.” Phillips suffered severe burns Chapman also remembered on more than 77 percent of his Phillips as a “good Christian body, and he succumbed to his man.” wounds after five months of treat- “He lived his life with Christ, ment. which is why I know he is in He enlisted in the Marine Corps Heaven right now,” Chapman in 1996 and received a military said. occupational specialty as a motor Sgt. Jorge Pereira, an automo- vehicle operator in 1997. He also tive organizational mechanic with served as a Marine security guard 3rd MLG and friend of Phillips’, at the American Embassy in Cairo, served with him in Iraq in 2004 Egypt from 1998-1999. when the two were assigned to In January 2001, Phillips left 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regi- the Marine Corps to pursue a new ment, out of Twentynine Palms, More than 200 Marines, sailors and friends attended a memorial service for Sgt. career, but after the Sept. 11, 2001, Calif. John P. Phillips Aug. 21 at Camp Hansen’s West Chapel. Phillips was wounded terrorist attacks, he reenlisted. Pereira described Phillips as an when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device March 7 near He deployed in support of Op- eager and energetic Marine who Fallujah, Iraq, and succumbed to his wounds Aug. 16. Photo by Sgt. C. Nuntavong always wanted to be either a re- connaissance or EOD Marine. guys I have ever known,” Pereira etery in nearby St. Stephen. “Before our unit was supposed said. “He taught me a lot when he According to their Web site, the to come home from Kuwait a cou- was in his first (military occupa- Patriot Guard Riders is a diverse ple years ago, he stayed behind for tional specialty) field. I remember amalgamation of patriots from an extra three weeks so he could one time he went to a course at 29 across America who attend fu- get himself into the EOD field,” Palms that was aimed at infantry neral services of fallen American Pereira said. “I told him he was tactics, and he finished first, beat- heroes as invited guests and show crazy, but that’s what he wanted ing the other grunts. That’s the sincere respect for the fallen, their to do because he really believed kind of person he was.” families and their communities in it.” Days after Phillips’ Marine and shield the mourning family Lt. Col. Mark Menotti, 9th ESB’s Corps family mourned him here, and friends from interruptions commanding officer, referred to his immediate family, loved ones created by any protestors. Phillips as an absolute fighter and hundreds of Americans who Phillips is survived by his wife, and praised his commitment to never even knew him attended Stephanie Phillips, whom he the Corps. his funeral services in South married in early June in a small “He (lateral) moved to a danger- Carolina. bedside ceremony at the hospital ous field,” Menotti said. “He was The Post and Courier newspa- in Texas. The Post and Courier re- a selfless Marine … and he made per of Charleston, S.C., reported ported that, “When he was inured the move for his country, Marine that family and friends filled the in March, Stephanie Phillips left Corps and family.” pews of Russellville Christian behind her job as an accountant, Marines mourn the loss of Phillips during the memorial service. Pereira said Phillips was an Church Aug. 26 while more than her brand new car and the apart- Phillips was an explosive ordnance adept, proficient Marine who 200 Patriot Guard Riders gathered ment that the couple shared in technician with 9th Engineer Support always passed on a wealth of outside to mourn Phillips. Phillips Niceville, Fla.” Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics knowledge. was laid to rest with full military She was with him until the Group. Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson “He was one of the smartest honors at Sunset Memorial Cem- end. 6 OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 Military police invest 6,500 rounds to enhance pistol proficiency

Lance Cpl. David Rogers and his fellow MPs recognize and Okinawa Marine Staff address faults. The training and repetition was CAMP FOSTER — Twenty military effective, and the Marines showed police Marines with the Marine significant improvement throughout Corps Base Camp Butler Provost the day, according to Abel. Marshal’s Office fired 6,500 rounds “They started to realize the mis- with the M-9 pistol Aug. 16 at Camp takes they were making,” he said. Hansen’s range 17. “Their (shot) groups started to come The training was intended to together.” increase the pistol proficiency for Toward the end of the day, the MPs who have scored low when Marines conducted mock pistol qualifying, according to Sgt. Eddie qualifications and saw their scores Tesch, an MP with PMO and the improve after repeatedly firing from chief instructor for the training. seven, 15 and 25 yards. The Marines volunteered for the During pistol qualification, Ma- nine hours of practice with the M- Twenty MPs fired a total of about 6,500 9 mm rounds. The ammo that was rines can score up to 10 points for 9 to improve their marksmanship stacked in mounds on pedestals behind shooters on the 25 yard firing line each fired round. At least 245 out of skills. had slowly diminished throughout the nine-hour course. 400 points are required to qualify as Before firing began, Tesch gave a marksman; 305 points earn the title the Marines a class covering the that’s what the training was about, The many hours of pistol firing of sharpshooter. And a score of 345 basic techniques for accurately fir- according to 1st Lt. Christopher allowed the Marines to become more or more is considered expert. ing the M-9. Kupka, a military police officer who aware of their abilities and better un- Cpl. Daniel Cancino, a training Instructors emphasized basic oversaw the training. derstand how to develop their skills, logistics coordinator with PMO, said pistol fundamentals, and they fo- “We’re just out here practicing according to Sgt. Wayne Abel, serv- his score went up 30 points during cused on making the fundamentals what we preach,” Kupka said. “As ing as the staff noncommissioned the training. instinctive through repetition. MPs, we need to be proficient with officer-in-charge of PMO training. If the Marines had been officially MP’s must be sufficiently pre- our sidearm so when the time comes, Lance Cpl. Andrew Moore, one of qualifying, they all would have pared in case it ever becomes neces- there is no question; there is only the participants, said “putting more improved their individual scores sary to use their duty weapons, and reaction.” rounds down range” helped him significantly, Cancino said.

Military Police with Marine Corps Base Camp Butler Provost Marshal’s Office unleash 9 mm rounds down range at range 17 on Camp Hansen while Sgt. Eddie Tesch, an MP with PMO, observes their performance. The MPs performed several mock pistol qualifications. Photos by Lance Cpl. David Rogers OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 7 III MEF service members extend helping hands to South Korean community

Lance Cpl. Travis V. Easter greatly appreciated. Okinawa Marine Staff “When the U.S. Marines visit, they come to work,” she said. “The Marines are quick and POHANG, South Korea — III Marine Expedi- work very well. We were very grateful for their tionary Force Marines and sailors deployed to support.” Pohang Naval Air Station in support of com- Lance Cpl. Steward Roman, an administra- bined, joint training exercise Ulchi Focus Lens tive clerk with Headquarters and Service Bat- 2006 participated in numerous community talion 3rd MLG, said the volunteer work at the relations events Aug. 14-18. center was tough but rewarding. The service members with 1st Marine “It was a whole lot more than I expected,” Aircraft Wing and 3rd Marine Logistics Group he said. “I didn’t expect to be on my hands and visited three facilities to extend a helping hand knees cutting grass. That is some serious work. to the Pohang community. If that is what they always do, then I know Marines and sailors first went to the Pohang they’ll appreciate it.” Hak-Gye No-In Yo-Yang sanatorium, a facility Marines also spent an afternoon playing for elderly citizens who suffer from dementia or with the children at Pohang Satbyul Children’s physical disabilities. While there, Marines com- Home Aug. 18. They read stories to the chil- pleted a variety of tasks such as cleaning the air dren, taught them English words, and danced to conditioning vents and floors. music. “The people were glad we were there,” said “This was the best one,” said Staff Sgt. Briane Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Willis, a reli- Ward, a career retention specialist with Marine gious programs specialist with Marine Wing Wing Support Group 17. “We got to really inter- Headquarters Squadron 1. act with the kids, and it was a blast. When they Marines painted benches and did landscap- grab your hand and pull you into a room to play ing work at the Pohang Rehabilitation Welfare and read books, it’s a good feeling.” Center Aug. 16. The center takes care of men- Many of the volunteers said they were up- tally and physically disabled people and also lifted by the visits. serves as a day care for disabled children. “It was all about helping people,” said Petty Lance Cpl. Morgan Francies lifts one of the children Min Hye Chae, a social worker with the cen- Officer 3rd Class Ladji Meite, a hospital corps- during her visit to the Pohang Satbyul Children’s ter, said the Marines’ and sailors’ services were man with 3rd MLG. Home Aug. 18. Photo by Lance Cpl. Travis V. Easter Korean, U.S. military members exchange ideas, learn each other’s ways during exercise

Lance Cpl. Travis V. Easter and ROK Marines and sailors battle together,” said Maj. Harold tion,” said 1st Lt. Jin Kyu Shim, Okinawa Marine Staff an insight into how their forces Mosely, the current operations a liaison officer with 1st ROK operate, furthering the combined chief with 3rd Marine Logistics Marine Division. “We initially POHANG, South Korea — U.S. capabilities and mutual under- Group. “We learned more about asked for a tour, but the U.S. and Republic of Korea military standing of each other’s operating their concepts and methods. The Marines took it upon themselves members traded doctrines Aug. procedures before teaming up for way information is passed and to give us the briefs. Some of our 14 at Pohang Naval Air Station UFL. coordinated amongst them is officers have a really difficult before combined, joint exercise “The briefs enhanced our in- totally different.” time learning other doctrines, so Ulchi Focus Lens 2006 begins. ternational relations for interop- The day began with Marines getting the briefs helped bridge The classes gave both U.S. erability in case we ever go into from Marine Tactical Air Com- that gap.” mand Squadron 18, explaining The ROK Marine Corps does the functions of their Tactical not have an aviation wing, ac- Air Command Center to the ROK cording to Shim. ROK officers Marines. plan to use some of the informa- After the period of instruc- tion from the briefs to create a tion, ROK Marines went inside blueprint for their own aircraft the TACC and received another wing. class on how Marines operated it. “Seeing how U.S. Marines op- ROK sailors also got a tour of the erate their aircraft wing helps us TACC. because setting up an area of op- Afterward, U.S. Marines vis- erations over the Korean peninsu- ited the ROK Navy for a class on la is difficult,” Shim added. “Now the sailors’ history and their day- we can make our plans stronger to-day operations. because we have an example.” Following the ROK Navy’s U.S. Marines also agreed the class, Korean Marines visited briefs were beneficial to both 3rd MLG’s Command Operations forces. Center. “With both services giving The Korean Marines and sailors each other this information, it Col. Benjamin Braden, the commanding officer of Marine Wing Support agreed that the briefs gave them allowed for our knowledge base Group 17, (right) and Col. Sung, Republic of Korea 1st Marine Division’s information they wouldn’t be able to increase ten-fold,” Mosely Support Group commander, were among U.S. military members who to get anywhere else. said. “These briefs exemplified traded ideas Aug. 14 at Pohang Naval Air Station before combined, joint “We were very pleased to the diversities of both cultures exercise Ulchi Focus Lens 2006 begins. Photo by Lance Cpl. Travis V. Easter have the exchange of informa- involved.” 8 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | SEPTEMBER 1, 2006

Corporals Course students fire M-1014 Joint Service Combat Shotguns at the Central Training Area Aug. 8. Photos by Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Knallay

Cpl. Christopher Taylor Cpl. Joseph fires a Joint Service Acejas rushes Combat Shotgun. The into a room shotgun is capable of while practicing firing three different room clearing types of ammunition. techniques. Taylor is a military Acejas is a motor police Marine with transportation the Marine Corps Base dispatcher with Camp Butler Provost Garrison Mobile Marshal’s Office. Equipment on Camp Foster. OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 9

Cpl. Joseph Acejas loads a Joint Service Combat Shotgun. Acejas is a motor transportation dispatcher with Garrison Mobile Equipment on Camp Foster. RELOADED Corporals Course revamped to include more weapons training

Okinawa Marine Staff sized improving basic marksman- is the first rank where you can ship skills and taught service be put in charge of Marines in eadquarters and Service members how to properly use combat,” he said. “This addition- Battalion, Marine Corps other weapons, Jordan said. Stu- al training will benefit and save Corporals Course students fire M-1014 Joint Service Combat Shotguns at the Central Training Area Aug. 8. Photos by Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Knallay HBase Camp Butler, re- dents fired the M-16A2 service Marines’ lives.” cently added practical applica- rifle, M-9 pistol and the M-1014 tion weapons and urban warfare Joint Service Combat Shotgun. training to their Corporals Course “Learning to use these weap- curriculum. ons is a great tool for us to have,” Corporals Course is a profes- said Cpl. Joseph Acejas, a motor sional military education pro- transportation dispatcher with gram for Marine corporals that Garrison Mobile Equipment on places emphasis on basic lead- Camp Foster. “Now I can pass ership skills and knowledge of this information onto my younger general military subjects. Marines.” “Every Marine is a rifleman, The students were also taught and a rifleman is a basic infantry- room clearing techniques and man,” said Gunnery Sgt. Najee other aspects of urban warfare. Jordan, H&S Bn. operations chief. They rehearsed multiple scenar- “That is why we need to have ios and the most effective ways the base level of our leadership each should be conducted. positions out here learning about “This course has helped me weapons, combat and urban learn the significance of being an warfare.” NCO,” Acejas said. Corporals Course 03-06 was Jordan said Corporals Course the first class to experience the creates more responsible leaders enhanced training schedule. The by challenging students to look Staff Sgt. Aaron J. Bosch, the course began Aug. 4 and con- at things from a leadership point security reaction team commander cluded Aug. 18. of view. with the Provost Marshal’s Office, The weapons training empha- “We are warriors, and corporal discusses room clearing techniques. 10 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | SEPTEMBER 1, 2006

Visitors walk a 300-meter tunnel through the former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters in Tomigusuku – about 20 minutes south of Naha. The facility was the site of the last moments of the Battle of Okinawa during World War II. Many Japanese sailors committed suicide in the tunnels toward the end of the battle. Photo by Lance Cpl. W. Zach Griffith theFINAL

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Joe D. Haines ers could easily reach the Japanese home Elaborate caves, Special to the Okinawa Marine islands from Okinawa, capturing Okinawa BATTLEwould sever vital supply lines to Japan and he Battle of Okinawa is often remem- Okinawa could be used as a support base for tunnels of bered as the final battle of World the planned November 1945 invasion of the TWar II. From April 1, 1945, to June Japanese mainland. 22, 1945, the American and Japanese armed The Japanese Imperial Army and Navy forces proved what both sides had known at had about a year to prepare for the antici- Japanese Navy the outset: the victor would have to utterly pated invasion. This allowed the preparation destroy its opponent. of ingenious and impervious underground When the smoke cleared, more than defenses that led to some of the bloodiest Underground 76,000 Japanese soldiers were dead. More fighting of the war. than 6,000 Americans were killed, with During the Japanese troop build-up to 66,000 wounded or ill, and more than defend the island, the elite Imperial Army, Headquarters 122,000 civilians had died. The civilian ca- 9th Division, was ordered to the Philippines. sualties amounted to one-third of the indig- This forced Japanese Third Army Com- enous population of the island, rivaling the mander Lt. Gen. Ushijima Mitsuru, Chief of death toll at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Staff Gen. Cho Isamu, and Chief of Opera- memorializes ﬁnal As the war in the Pacific resulted in con- tions Col. Yahara Hiromichi to change their tinued Allied success, the Japanese Empire strategy from that of a decisive battle to a believed that losing Okinawa, just 320 miles war of attrition. struggles during from the Japanese home islands, would be Japanese leaders realized that seeking out disastrous. the enemy in close combat had to be replaced The Americans sought Okinawa for by a defensive strategy due to the over- Battle of Okinawa several strategic reasons: American bomb- whelming superiority of American forces and OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 11

Recovered medical supplies are displayed in the Memorial Museum. Photo by Lance Cpl. W. Zach Griffith

The names of all Japanese naval units that participated in Visitors view photographs of the Battle of Okinawa in the Memorial Museum, which features the Battle of Okinawa are carved on a memorial outside artifacts recovered from the World War II battle. Photo by Lance Cpl. W. Zach Griffith of the headquarters. Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott M. Biscuiti firepower. All line and artillery units were responsi- sula from May 26 to June 13.” Gen. Ushijima was a conservative con- ble for constructing their own caves. Simple The Naval Base Force, commanded by sensus builder which contrasted with Gen. supply caves contained food and ammuni- Rear Adm. Ota Minoru, defended the naval Cho’s outspoken style of command. Cho tion. Nearby caves were often linked by tun- port and air station. Elaborate seaward coast- was known as a heavy drinker who enjoyed nels and infantry units installed themselves al defenses in cave emplacements had been Scotch whisky and good food. Col. Yahara in pillbox caves built into hillsides. constructed prior to the American invasion. was known as a sour, aloof intellectual. To- Many of the caves were constructed under On June 4, the 6th Marines landed on gether, the three diverse commanders func- the dome of a hill with exits to the sides and Oruku’s north coast and a pitched battle tioned remarkably well. rear of the dome. Historian Thomas Huber ensued as the Marines faced caves and sited Col. Yahara devised a plan of concentrat- noted, “The cave positions on Okinawa were machine gun nests as they had on the Shuri ing Japanese forces in the strategically criti- a defensive masterpiece, resistant to all fire, line. cal and more defendable southern part of the except a direct hit in the gunport.” The Japanese Naval forces converted 200 island. On April 1, 1945, more than 1,300 allied mm naval guns against tanks and fired their Okinawa, just 64 miles long and two-18 warships steamed into Okinawan waters to 200 mm anti-ship rockets into the Marines’ miles wide, had numerous caves and other launch the invasion. After meeting little re- lines. The Marines pushed the Japanese natural features that the Japanese utilized in sistance on the beaches, American Army and Naval Base Force down the peninsula and constructing defenses. Col. Yahara initiated Marine forces soon discovered that taking the encircled it on June 11. an ambitious campaign of digging enough island from the Japanese would be a formi- Ota sent his farewell telegram to the 32nd tunnels and caves to move the entire 32nd dable task. Army on June 11. In it, he commended the Army and Navy underground. Once the Americans finally captured Okinawan people’s self-sacrifice and coop- “Confidence in victory will be born from the fiercely defended Shuri line May 31, eration during the battle. strong fortifications” became the rallying cry the Japanese retreated to the south of the The Japanese Naval Base Force surren- as work on caves and tunnels progressed. island. Huber noted that, “The army’s final dered. It was the first time this had oc- The fortifications would prove to be essential drama was played out in microcosm by the curred on Okinawa, and Ota, with 175 of to defend against the superior numbers and Okinawa Naval Base Force on Oruku Penin- his staff, committed suicide June 13 to avoid technology the Americans would bring to surrender. bear. Today, the Japanese Navy Underground The Japanese were able to construct ap- Headquarters can be visited by the public. proximately 60 miles of tunnels and numer- Marks made by the laborer’s pickaxes can ous caves with no mechanized tunneling still be seen on the walls and ceilings. Traces equipment or bulldozer trenching tools. of the mass suicide by Ota and his men can Okinawan forced laborers accomplished the still be seen from the hand grenade blast monumental task with shovels. Since there scars on the walls. The farewell message left was little cement and no ironworks, wooden by Ota on a wall is still clearly visible. beams for supports had to be cut from forests In March 1970, 275 meters of the original in the north and transported south. naval headquarters tunnel was restored, in- The caves constructed on the island were cluding the commander’s room, storerooms, responsible for the protracted battle. The a medical room, petty officers’ rooms and most elaborate of the caves were the head- a code room. The entrances to the Impe- quarters for the Imperial Japanese Army far rial Army’s tunnels can be viewed at Shuri below Shuri Castle. The headquarters tun- Castle. nels ran 1,280 feet north and south. To visit the site, take Highway 58 south to There were also nearby caves for the Fifth Naha, cross the Meiji Bridge, and turn left Artillery and the 62nd Division Headquar- onto Route 7 at the Yamashita intersection. ters. The 32nd Army’s command cave lay Go about 2.5 km and turn right across the directly beneath Shuri Castle, 160 feet deep street from a park. Follow the road up hill at its deepest point. and take the right fork into the parking lot. The headquarters cave had plank walls, The facility is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5 offices with electricity and bunk areas simi- Stairs lead to the underground tunnels of the p.m. Admission is ¥420 for adults and ¥210 lar to those found on warships. Temperatures headquarters building. It was here where Rear Adm. for children. in the caves hovered around 90 degrees with Minoru Ota, commanding officer of the Okinawa Haines is a historian and consistent con- 100 percent humidity. The command tunnel Naval Base Force, committed suicide June 13, 1945, tributor to Okinawa Marine’s opinion and housed more than 1,000 troops. to avoid surrender. Photo by Lance Cpl. W. Zach Griffith editorial page. 12 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 “The first reenlistment is the hardest one to make, and we want Marines to become career Marines.” Local students — GUNNERY SGT. TIMOTHY D. LUCAS, CAREER RETENTION SPECIALIST discover new way to learn English

Pfc. Daniel R. Todd Okinawa Marine Staff

orty-six students from Maehara, Gu- shikawa and Ishikawa high schools Fattended the annual Little America in Uruma City summer English program Aug. 14-18. The event is held every summer to give local high school students an opportunity to study English and experience Ameri- can culture, according to Ichi Umehara, the Camp Courtney community relations specialist. Each morning, students divided into groups with a Marine volunteer who assisted the students in learning English. “Every day the students came in with tons of enthusiasm and eagerness to learn,” said Lance Cpl. Abel Vargas. “The first day the students couldn’t speak much Eng- Gunnery Sgt. Timothy D. Lucas, a career retention specialist, discusses the benefits of reenlistment lish at all, but as the week progressed, we with Lance Cpl. Aaron J. Aguilar. Career retention specialists encourage Marines to remain in the started to carry on a conversation. I was Corps by exploring their reenlistment options. Photo by Pfc. Richard Blumenstein surprised by how quickly they learned.” “The Marines’ help was great.” Ume- hara said. “They didn’t just teach English, they brought friendship to the classroom. I believe their friendly and professional man- ner left something special in each student’s GOOD TERMS mind and memory.” Students also explored many different Reenlistment incentives for ﬁrst-term aspects of American culture by visiting different eateries and sights on Camp Court- ney. Marines help bolster Corps retention The program also provided the students with a trip to Camp Foster. During their Pfc. Richard Blumenstein specialist with H&S Bn. Marines who reenlist for tour, they visited the Post Exchange and Okinawa Marine Staff First-term Marines of- four or more years can request Armed Forces Network studio. ten qualify for a number of special training incentives “Visiting AFN was really fun,” said hen it comes time incentives including cash such as assignment to the High Takahiro Taba, a 16-year-old student from to reenlist, a lance bonuses, choice of duty Risk Personnel Course and Gushikawa high school. “Seeing what is Wcorporal has more station, a lateral move or U.S. Army Airborne Course. done to make a television or radio show control over his future than a special duty assignment. Marines may also have the was cool.” gunnery sergeant. Cpl. Allan R. Weeg, a mili- option to select a preferred At the end of the summer program, the That’s because Marines on tary police Marine with Camp duty station, and career reten- students were tested on their proficiency their first enlistment, or first- Foster’s Provost Marshal’s tion specialists will work to in English. After passing their test, they termers, are the Marine Corps’ Office, scheduled to reenlist help get the Marine where he received certificates of completion. future and must be retained, Oct. 1, has been approved for wants to go. “I believe this program has the most posi- said Gunnery Sgt. Timothy reenlistment and is eligible Marines must reenlist for tive and powerful impact on high school D. Lucas, a career retention for several incentives with his four or more years to obtain students,” Umehara said. “Every year, I specialist with Headquarters contract. He will receive a cash a cash bonus in their respec- receive good feedback from students and and Service Battalion, Marine bonus and a one-year exten- tive field, but cash bonuses are their parents. Many kids decided to study Corps Base. sion on Okinawa with 30 days virtually automatic as long as English after they attended our program.” “The first reenlistment is of leave. the field offers a bonus. the hardest one to make, and First-term Marines can “If you rate a bonus, you get we want Marines to become make a lateral move into an- it,” Lucas said. career Marines,” he said. “The other occupational specialty by Marines looking to re- incentives are there to encour- making a “wish list” of three enlist should contact their age the Marines to make the new fields they would like to career retention specialist as decision to stay.” have. When a Marine does not early as possible and submit The Marine Corps has qualify for a field, his career their reenlistment packages already surpassed its goal retention specialist can pro- for the final fiscal year of of reenlisting 5,892 first- vide him with information on their enlistment. term Marines. As of Aug. 23, how he may become eligible. “We want to keep Marines 23.4 percent or 5,982 out of Marines can also choose a in the Marine Corps,” Lucas 25,540 of eligible first-term special duty assignment such said. “The incentives and bo- Cpl. Tony McKinnon shows a Okinawan high school Marines have reenlisted, as drill instructor, Marine nuses are just tangible things student how to write words in English Aug. 14 according to Sgt. Nicole M. combat instructor or Marine to show the Marines what we during the Little America in Uruma City summer Showman, a career retention security guard. have to offer.” English program. Photo by Pfc. Daniel R. Todd OKINAWA MARINE | SPORTS | SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 13 Ligers lick Primetime Pfc. Daniel R. Todd kept them in the winner’s bracket, Okinawa Marine Staff played and won one more game against Throwin Down before he Ligers walked away cham- meeting the Ligers again in the pions in the annual Open finals. TTop Gun Flag Football Tour- The Ligers turned the tables nament after defeating Primetime on the second encounter and 36-18 at the Camp Courtney Bowl defeated Primetime 20-17 in a Football Field Aug. 26. sudden-death overtime game. But Five teams – Steel Rain, Sierra the double-elimination format Bravos, Throwin Down, Primetime forced yet another rematch and and the Ligers – clashed in the final game. double-elimination tournament. “Going into the game we were The Ligers battled their way all starting to feel fatigue because out of the loser’s bracket after we just played two games back-to- losing to Primetime 13-6 in their back, but the mythical, magical first game. Ligers play to the end and never “After losing we were angry, but give up!” Burnell exclaimed. we put it in the past and focused Although Primetime presented on what was ahead,” said Ligers a strong game through most of the wide receiver Trevor Highsmith. tournament, they could not with- “We had a long path to victory, stand the Ligers’ sweet skills. The and we took it game-by-game.” Ligers ended the final game early The Ligers decimated Steel by way of a 17-point mercy rule. Rain, Sierra Bravos and Throwin “Our game plan never Down, blazing a path toward the changed, but we made a change championship with a total of 81 in player position during the last points in three games while al- game that proved to be very effec- lowing only 36. tive,” said Ligers quarterback and “We knew that we were going to wide receiver Eric Newton. have to step up our game, and that The Ligers moved Burnell to is exactly what we did,” said Ligers quarterback because of his abil- running back David Burnell. ity to throw well and scramble, Ligers quarterback Eric Newton avoids a defender during the Top Gun Flag Primetime, whose close victory and the Ligers walked away with Football Tournament Aug. 26 at the Camp Courtney Bowl football field. over the Ligers in the first round the title. Photo by Pfc. Daniel R. Todd 1st MAW grabs Far East softball tourney title

Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey in the tournament, started out strong in the important role in the victory. Okinawa Marine Staff final game, jumping out to an early 4-2 lead “We had only five returning players this in the first inning. year,” Borum said. “The rookies came out and he 1st Marine Aircraft Wing blazed Group extended and maintained their lead really performed at the level they needed to.” through the 2006 Far East Regional until the sixth inning when 1st MAW, losing Teams from Marine Corps Air Station TSoftball tournament undefeated and 12-8, suddenly turned the tide. Wing held Iwakuni, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler rallied from behind late in the champion- 3rd MLG scoreless in the top of the sixth and and U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa also par- ship game to claim a 21-14 victory over 3rd erupted with an offensive onslaught in the ticipated in the tournament. MCAS Iwakuni Marine Logistics Aug. 25 on Camp Foster. bottom half of the inning. placed third. 3rd MLG, who lost to 1st MAW 16-8 earlier In the previous two years, 1st MAW lost After the tournament, both 1st MAW and the championship after going through the 3rd MLG received trophies, and the individu- tournament undefeated. The looming pos- al players received medals. sibility of suffering the same fate seemed to The three-day tournament served as an op- awaken the team’s offense when it counted portunity for coaches to select service mem- most. bers for All-Marine softball team tryouts at Wing sent up 17 batters and scored 13 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. runs in the bottom of the sixth to overtake Five players from the tournament were 3rd MLG and secure a firm lead. selected to attend tryouts. With one inning to recover from a 9-run 1st MAW first baseman Tyrone Gray and deficit, 3rd MLG coach John O’Brien tried outfielder Matthew Frisvold, 3rd MLG third to rally his team. Group managed two more baseman Eduardo Santiestiban and short runs in the top of the 7th, but fell short of stop Paul Yeater, and MCAS Iwakuni third 1st MAW’s Larry Borum drives the ball to left field forcing a second game. baseman Denver Edick were all selected for during the championship game of the Far East Coach Larry Borum, who led 1st MAW the tryouts. Regional Softball Tournament Aug. 25 at Camp for the third straight year, said new addi- Tyrone Gray was named the tournament’s Foster. Photo by Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey tions to the team and fresh talent played an most valuable player. 14 OKINAWA MARINE | MARKETPLACE | SEPTEMBER 1, 2006

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