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may 9, 2008 www.okinawa.usmc.mil SPECIAL TREATMENT Medical alliance improves patient care in Pacific
Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Todd okinawa marine staff
CAMP LESTER — U.S. Naval Hospitals Okinawa, Guam and Yokosuka have joined together in a Western Pacific Medical Alliance to provide more medical services to patients and increase efficiency, according to Navy Capt. Brian S. Dawson, commanding officer of USNH Okinawa. The alliance forms a network which brings specialists to pa- tients when a needed specialist is not available locally. Before the alliance, patients were flown to hospitals in Hawaii or San Diego. “(The alliance) keeps patients where they live,” Dawson said. “Oc- casionally people are sent back to the states but not nearly as much. There is about a 50 percent decrease Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony J. Barlow, a hospital corpsman with 3rd Medical Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment (in patients having to travel) since 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, takes vital signs of a monk at a provisional medical clinic in Thmar Pouk, Cambodia, the alliance was signed.” during the Cambodia Interoperability Program 2008. Sailors and Marines from the battalion conducted a nine-day When specialists travel to other medical and dental civil action program April 26 to May 5. SEE STORY PAGE 10 Photo by Lance Cpl. Corey Blodgett hospitals in the alliance to care for patients, they also conduct training so that local medical personnel will be able to provide 9th ESB Marines complete Combat Lifesaver Course initial care to future patients until Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac the absence of a corpsman. specialists arrive. okinawa marine staff Marines regularly take part in The alliance also allows service courses such as this before deploy- members to access overseas screen- CAMP HANSEN — More than 20 ing to Iraq and Afghanistan, said ing information located on any of Marines with 9th Engineer Sup- Petty Officer 2nd Class Caryl Nel- the hospitals updated Web sites. port Battalion completed a five- son, a combat lifesaver instructor Beneficiaries can see if they qualify day Combat Lifesavers Course on with 3rd Medical Bn. for procedures and can assess the Camp Hansen May 1. “A bullet has no preference and capabilities of the hospitals. This is The 3rd Marine Logistics Group could easily take out a corpsman,” important for family members with Marines trained to improve the Nelson said. “Marines need to existing health issues to know if lifesaving skills they may be know that the other Marines going and how they will be taken care of required to use if they’re called into combat with them will know while overseas, Dawson said. upon to deploy. what to do if the corpsman is not To access the WESTPAC Medi- Corpsmen from 3rd Medi- there. Marines also need to be pre- cal Alliance overseas screening, cal Battalion, Combat Logistics pared in case of mass casualties, visit http://www.oki.med.navy. Regiment 35, 3rd MLG taught the where a corpsman is going to need mil/ and click on the link for course to teach Marines how to Marines to step in and help out.” Lance Cpl. Jia Yu examines an IV the WESTPAC Medical Alliance assist corpsmen in dealing with During the course, the Marines bag during the Combat Lifesavers overseas screening in the lower mass casualties and render aid in see SAVE pg Course. Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac right corner.
Death of the marksman after combat DRAGON ON Has the new rifle scoring system lowered New program aims to help children, Marine-sailor teams de standards? Editor Sgt. Ethan E. Rocke pines over families of military members cut wakes for 8th year i the ole’ days ‘when expert meant something.’ impacted by combat deployments. in boat-race tradition.
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HABBANIYAH, Iraq | Lance Cpl. Michael S. around the Villapando, a team leader with F Company, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, patrols through a field April 11 after checking out a weapons cache located by Iraqi police. Photo by Pfc. Jerry Murphy corpsfor more marine corps stories and photos, visit http://www.marines.mil
FORT IRWIN, Calif. | Marines with B Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division engage targets from a light armored vehicle, using the new Improved Thermal Sight System April 11 at the National Training Center. Photo by Cpl. Dean Davis
HONOLULU Marines of an honor guard from 3rd Marine Regiment, based at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, present arms April 25 for the posting of the colors during Australian and New Zealand Army Corps day at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Photo by Lance Cpl. Ronald W. Stauffer MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. | A Marine embraces his children May 6 after returning from Anbar Province where he conducted security patrols as part of Task Force National Capital Region. Photo by Lance Cpl. Jimmy Serena okinawa marine | OPINION & EDITORIAL | may 9, 2008 Death of the marksman New rifle qualification aggregate scoring system elevates mediocre shooters, lowers Corps’ standards Ethan E. Rocke the maximum score of 100. the reason behind the imple- what excellence is at the door.” I completed my annual rifle mentation of Table 2 into annual If the aggregate system is here to ay goodbye to the Marine qualification a few weeks ago, and qualification training: “Combat stay, it needs to be revised, and the Corps marksman. I was highly disappointed by the ready Marines must be … highly standard needs to be raised. The From now on, all Ma- droves of Marines who were giddy proficient in the use of firearms. Table 1 minimum scores for each rines will be either sharp- over the fact that they were able Well-trained Marines have the con- classification need to come back S to make up for a mediocre perfor- fidence required to deliver accurate at the least. That alone might be shooters or experts. Those lines may as well be mance on Table 1 with a decent fire under the most adverse battle enough, but we should also consid- written into the new Marine Corps performance on Table 2. conditions. The rifle is the primary er the fact that a shooter’s proficien- Combat Marksmanship Program Two Marines from my office means by which Marines accom- cy with a rifle should be measured order, which has effectively low- were on the range with me. Both plish their mission … The objective consistently. We used to require 84 ered the Corps’ standard for excel- had never qualified above marks- of marksmanship training is to percent hits for sharpshooter and lence in rifle marksmanship. man. Both shot below a 210 on the develop, sustain, and improve indi- 88 percent hits for expert on Table That may just be my humble fundamental course. Both left the vidual combat shooting skills.” 1. Maybe we need to require the opinion, but I am predicting, and range sharpshooters. This type of I agree 100 percent with all that same minimums on both tables. hoping, that once Corps officials outcome was rampant across the and am glad the Corps has imple- Some Marines might shudder run the numbers and analyze the entire range detail. mented Table 2 into annual quali- at that elevated standard, which statistical evidence of One Marine on my detail shot fication. It is valuable training. would mean a bad day of combat opinion how many Marines a 193 on Table 1, just three points What I don’t agree with is the marksmanship shooting could are earning a classification of above the minimum score needed way the aggregate scoring system mean the loss of a higher badge sharpshooter or expert now com- to pass the table, and still walked has degraded the distinction of classification. What those Marines pared to before our rifle qualifica- away from Table 2 with a brand what an expert shooter is by Ma- should shudder at is that right now tion standards changed, they will new shiny sharpshooter badge. rine standards. we have a system that has drasti- come to the same conclusion. This amused him, just like it Under these new standards, cally lowered our standards. The problem is that the new ag- amused all the other Marines who the Corps has opened the doors Last time I checked, lowering gregate scoring system combines walked away from the range this and welcomed everyone to the standards is something Marines a shooter’s scores from the fun- year with a new notion of what is party: “Chips and dip to the right, don’t do. damental marksmanship portion, average, excellent or outstanding sharpshooter and expert badges to Rocke is the editor for the Oki- Table 1, and the combat marks- when it comes to a Marine’s ability the left. Please check any sense of nawa Marine. manship portion, Table 2, and that with a rifle. The fact that Marines aggregate score now determines a are literally laughing at this new shooter’s badge classification. system speaks volumes about its The new system eliminates, impact on our standards. fact check on the fundamental marksman- I collected data on 176 shoot- POW/MIA BRACELETS ship course, the minimum score ers who qualified with the new a shooter must receive to earn a system on Okinawa. Of those 176 classification above marksman. shooters, 93 qualified as ex- Shooters used to have to obtain a perts, 53 qualified sharpshooter Are POW/MIA bracelets authorized for wear in uniform? minimum score of 210 or 220 (out and seven qualified marksman. Q: of a possible 250) on the fundamen- Twenty did not qualify, either Yes. The bracelets are authorized by the Secretary of tal course to earn a classification of because they did not meet mini- the Navy according to a SecNav message dated Sept. sharpshooter or expert respectively. mum standards or because they A: 19, 1972. It states “Wearing of POW/MIA bracelets is Those days are no more. were dropped from their range authorized for Navy and Marine Corps personnel – at any time The aggregate score minimums details for other reasons such as they desire, including while in uniform – as an expression of concern are now 305-350 for expert, 280- faulty weapons. for their fellow servicemen who are prisoners of war or missing in 304 for sharpshooter, and 250-279 I don’t have older data to com- action. This bracelet shall be of simple design, not more than one- for marksman. pare those numbers against, but half inch wide and containing rank/rate, name of the POW/MIA and Under the new system, a Ma- I’m betting, based on strong anec- date of capture or date missing.” rine can leave the fundamental dotal evidence, that experts were course a marksman, shooting any- not always in the strong majority, where from 205 to 209, and still and marksman were not always a elevate his classification straight virtually nonexistent minority. to submit an opinion or editorial, e-mail us at past sharpshooter to expert by The new Marine Corps Combat shooting anywhere from a 96 to Marksmanship order articulates [email protected]
Commanding General Maj. Gen. Mary Ann Krusa-Dossin okinawa marine newspaper H&S Battalion MCB PAO Unit 35002 public affairs Director Lt. Col. Douglas M. Powell FPO AP 96373-5002 Central Bureau chief The Okinawa Marine is published by Marine Corps Community the U.S. Marine Corps, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler or Marine Services under exclusive written contract with Marine Corps Base Camp Corps Community Services of the products and services advertised. Press officer 1st Lt. Doy T. D. Demsick Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan. Everything advertised in this newspaper shall be made available Camp Foster, DSN 645-7422 The editorial content of this newspaper is edited and approved for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, by the Consolidated Public Affairs Office of Marine Corps Base Camp gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political northern Bureau chief Smedley D. Butler. affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. Press chief Gunnery Sgt. William J. Ray Sgt. Rodolfo E. Toro This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser Camp Hansen, DSN 623-4054 military services stationed overseas, at sea and their families. Its contents is confirmed, the publisher shall refuse to print advertising from that do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Government, source until the violation is corrected. DESIGN editor Cpl. Eric D. Arndt the Department of Defense or the U.S. Marine Corps and do not imply All photos, unless otherwise indicated, are “official U.S. Marine endorsement thereof. Corps photos.” For more information, e-mail us at okinawamarine.mcbb. The appearance of advertising in this newspaper, including inserts of [email protected] or write to us at Public Affairs Office, H&S BN MCB PAO, supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, Unit 35002, FPO AP 96373-5002. editor Sgt. Ethan E. Rocke okinawa marine | NEWS | may 9, 2008
RANGE HIGH SCORES 9th ESB welcomes new commander April 28-May 2 Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac okinawa marine staff
CAMP HANSEN — Lt. Col. Mark Menotti KD21 passed command of 9th Engineer Support Bat- LCpl. H.Y. Almaklani CLR35 344 talion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group to Lt. Col. Jeffrey Reagan during a post and relief ceremony PD10 May 2 at the Camp Hansen Parade Field. 1st Sgt. C.R. Williams 7th Comm 381 Menotti, who served with 9th ESB since June GySgt. C.D. Kilmer VMGR152 381 2006, is moving on to assume duties as the III Menotti Reagan Marine Expeditionary Force engineer officer. Reagan came to 9th ESB after serving as the Corps Engineer School in Camp Lejeune, N.C., briefs III MEF engineer officer. where he served as commanding officer of Com- Reagan is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Acad- bat Engineer Instruction Company and director Postage price Increase emy with a Bachelor of Science degree in Me- of instruction. The price for a one-ounce first-class stamp chanical Engineering. In 2001, Reagan assumed duty as executive will increase from 41 to 42 cents May 12. Prices Reagan’s first tour was with the 2nd Force for other mailing services, such as standard officer for 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st mail, periodicals, package services (includ- Service Support Group, where he served as Force Service Support Group. He deployed in ing single-piece parcel post), and special bridge platoon commander in 8th Engineer Sup- support of Operation Iraqi Freedom while serv- services will also change. For a complete list port Battalion and engineer detachment com- ing with 7th ESB. of changes, visit www.usps.com/prices. mander in Marine Expeditionary Unit Service Upon returning from Iraq in 2003, he as- For more information, call 645-7861. Support Group 24, 24th MEU. With 2nd FSSG, sumed duty as deputy assistant chief of staff for he participated in Operation Provide Comfort logistics, 1st Force Service Support Group. 2008 ROAD TAX COLLECTION in Northern Iraq in 1991. In August 2004, Reagan reported to the Chief All vehicles must display a 2008 Japanese In 1995, Reagan attended the Army Advanced of Naval Operations staff, where he served as the Road Tax sticker prior to June 1. Engineer Officer Course followed by a tour at shallow water mine countermeasures require- The following original documents (pho- 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Divi- ments officer and the deputy for the Mine War- tocopies will not suffice) are required to pay sion. While at 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, he the tax: military registration, 2007 road tax fare Branch, Expeditionary Warfare Division. receipt, vehicle title, Japanese compulsory served as commanding officer of A Company, bat- Reagan reported for duty as III Marine Expedi- insurance and American insurance. talion assistant operations officer and battalion tionary Force engineer officer in July 2007. Taxes must be paid in yen. Taxes for cars logistics officer. During his tour with 1st MarDiv, Reagan’s personal decorations include three with yellow license plates and motorcycles he also attached to U.S. Central Command as part Meritorious Service Medals, the Joint Service must be paid to local city, town or village offices of a theater force protection evaluation team in Commendation Medal, two Navy and Marine between 8:30 a.m. and noon, and 1 p.m. and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Corps Commendation Medals, and the Army 5 p.m. Bring your receipt to the JSVRO or tax In 1998, Reagan was assigned to Marine Commendation Medal. collection site to receive the 2008 sticker.
AUTOMOBILE LICENSE CATEGORY PRICES 40/400, 50/500, 77/78; ¥7,500 33/300 (4,500cc & below); ¥19,000 New commander takes helm at CLB-4 33/300 (above 4,500cc); ¥22,000 Lance Cpl. Daniel A. Flynn 11/100, 88/800; ¥32,000 okinawa marine staff Yellow plate cars; ¥3,000 Motorcycle (125cc and below); ¥500 CAMP FOSTER — Col. William B. Spahn is slated Motorcycle (126cc and above); ¥1,000 to pass command of Combat Logistics Battalion 4 to Lt. Col. Edward W. Bligh during a change of TAX COLLECTION SCHEDULE command ceremony on Camp Foster today. Butler Officer’s Club Spahn is moving on to attend the Naval War Today, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. College in Newport, Rhode Island. Kadena Air Base Keystone Theater Bligh comes to CLB-4 after serving as assis- May 12-16, 9:30 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. Spahn Bligh Torii Station Soldiers Center tant chief of staff for supply and logistics, 3rd May 19, 9:30 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. Marine Logistics Group. In April 1996, Bligh was assigned to Weapons Camp Courtney Theater Bligh completed recruit training at Parris Is- & Field Training Battalion, where he served as May 20-21, 9:30 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. land, S.C. in 1985 and subsequently completed commanding officer of Headquarters and Sup- Camp Hansen Palms Construction Surveyor School and was stationed port Company until July 1997. May 22, 9:30 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. at 9th Engineer Support Battalion on Okinawa. Bligh attended the Amphibious Warfare After reaching the rank of sergeant, Bligh School in 1997, followed by an assignment to For more information, contact the Joint was accepted for the Enlisted Commissioning 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Service Vehicle Registration Office at 645- Program. He earned a bachelor’s degree in social Division in June 1998. 7481/3963. science from Chapman University in 1989 and In 2001, Bligh was assigned to the Amphibi- Kinser Surfside Dance Contest was commissioned the same year. ous Warfare School, Marine Corps University The “So You Think You Can Dance!” Upon completing The Basic School and the Quantico, Va., where he served as a faculty Contest will be held at the Kinser Surfside Basic Logistics Officer Course, Bligh was as- advisor and instructor. May 31 from 4 to 8 p.m. Solos, duets, trios signed to 2nd Maintenance Battalion in July In 2003, Bligh was assigned as deputy direc- and small group (5-10 dancers) are eligible to 1990, where he served as logistics officer and tor for plans and operations for the redesignated compete. Prizes will be awarded to the top assistant logistics officer. Expeditionary War School. two competitors. He deployed with the battalion in support of In August 2004, Bligh reported to Marine Registration deadline is May 17. E-mail or Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Forces Strategic Command, Omaha, Neb., where call for a registration packet with rules and In January 1992, Bligh was transferred to he served as assistant chief of staff for supply regulations: [email protected] or call MEU Service Support Group 26, 26th Marine and logistics through 2007. 080-1385-7042. This contest is open to all. Expeditionary Unit, where he served as logistics Bligh holds a master’s degree in management officer until October 1993. TO SUBMIT A BRIEF, send an e-mail to from Webster University. [email protected], or fax your In November 1993, Bligh reported to 1st Re- His personal decorations include three Meri- request to 645-3803. The deadline for submitting cruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit torious Service Medals, two Navy Marine Corps a brief is noon every Friday. The Okinawa Marine Depot Parris Island, where he served as a series Commendation Medals and the Navy Marine reserves the right to edit all submitted material. commander and executive officer. Corps Achievement Medal. okinawa marine | NEWS | may 9, 2008 Kubasaki student receives Cambridge scholarship Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Todd will bring fine minds, okinawa marine staff diverse experiences and friendly personalities to CAMP FOSTER — Studying the student body – which at one of the most prestigious is something Elizabeth universities in the world clearly excelled in across is a dream come true for the board,” Allen said. one Kubasaki High School Rowe is scheduled to freshman who was award- attend Cambridge from ed a scholarship to study July 6 to August 1 and at England’s University of plans to focus on courses Cambridge this summer. in photojournalism and Officials with Oxbridge philosophy. Academics Program select- “Elizabeth is very de- ed Elizabeth Rowe as one voted to her studies and it’s of 15 scholarship recipi- exciting to see her reaping ents, according to Adam the rewards for her hard Allen, special projects co- work at such an early age,” ordinator for Oxbridge said Rowe’s mother, Rose- Academics Programs. The mary Kitashima. program received 150 ap- Rowe’s teachers agreed plicants this year. that Elizabeth is an excel- The scholarships are lent student and said they awarded based on dem- were not surprised she was onstrated financial need accepted for the program. and academic excellence, “Elizabeth is self moti- Kubasaki freshman Elizabeth Rowe was selected by officials with the Oxbridge Academics according to Allen. Other vated, inquisitive and hard- Program to attend the University of Cambridge in England this summer. Ten percent of the 150 considerations include ex- working both in and out of total applicants received a scholarship to the university this year. Photo by Lance Cpl. David Rogers tracurricular accomplish- the classroom,” said Chris ments, community service, Kelly, Rowe’s honors his- be a welcome addition to ward to being exposed ties I never knew existed.” creativity, character and tory and physical education the program and represent to the advanced learning Rowe said. the ability to contribute to teacher at Kubasaki High Kubasaki very well.” environment. Students interested in the programs in the broad- School. “I am sure that Cam- Rowe said she is ex- “Being accepted to the the program can find more est possible sense. bridge took one look at her tremely honored to be a program is a dream come information and an ap- “In essence, we a re resume and saw that she can part of such a prestigious true, and I expect to be plication at http://www. looking for students who do it all. I am sure she will program and looks for- introduced to possibili- oxbridgeprograms.com. Education officials: Time to hit the books relate to their degree programs,” said Morris. Summer term college Stenard added that another benefit of being in the military is the Tuition Assistance program, registration begins May 19 which allows service members to attend courses while the military pays up to $250 per credit Lance Cpl. Joseph A. Cabrera hour of tuition. okinawa marine staff Tuition assistance covers up to $4,500 a year of tuition for undergraduate and graduate programs. CAMP FOSTER — As registration for sum- Students are responsible for the cost of books, ap- mer college classes approaches, Marine Corps plicable enrollment fees and must repay tuition Community Services Lifelong Learning Center assistance for courses failed, said Morris. officials are encouraging people to take advan- Officers and enlisted personnel receive the tage of the wide variety of courses available on same dollar amount of tuition assistance; how- Okinawa. ever, an officer must complete the last class Registration for summer-term college classes Registration for classes is May 19 through with two years of commissioned military ser- begins May 19 at education centers on Okinawa May 30, and classes for the summer term begin vice remaining on their contract, or reimburse installations. OkiMar file photo June 2 and end July 26. tuition. Classes are generally two nights a week for Stenard said education counselors help stu- Prospective students wanting to use the TA eight weeks. Lunchtime and weekend classes dents set goals that match their careers, and program, must contact the Lifelong Learning are also available, according to Bob Stenard, getting an education here gives service members Center to schedule the College 101 Tuition As- the supervisory guidance counselor with the an advantage if they plan on continuing their sistance brief. Lifelong Learning Center on Camp Foster. education when they leave the military. Service members also have the Montgomery Lifelong Learning Centers are located on “Plan ahead,” Stenard said. “You’re in the GI Bill college fund available to them. all Marine Corps installations and are open to driver’s seat, if you want to be.” “GI Bill questions are about 15 percent of everyone with base access. Many colleges accept the College Level what we handle,” said Stenard. “A lot of people Centers have various resources available to Examination Program, Defense Activity for come in with misunderstandings about what help students choose the right education pro- Non-Traditional Education Support Subject the GI Bill is about and how to use it.” gram, whether it be classroom instruction or Standardized Tests and Excelsior College Ex- Military spouses also have an advantage with online courses. aminations, which allow individuals to earn scholarship and grant options available from “It can be easier to get into a school here college credits through testing without having the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Navy Of- rather than waiting until you get out of the to take the course. ficers’ Spouses Club and Marine Corps Offices’ military because there are so many education Acceptance of the CLEP, DANTES and ECE Spouses Club, Stenard said. opportunities available,” said Keena Morris, an credits varies from college to college. For more information about continuing edu- education services specialist with the Camp “Servicemember Opportunity Colleges are cation, scholarships, grants and tuition assis- Foster center. more familiar with these exams and how they tance, contact any Lifelong Learning Center. okinawa marine | NEWS | may 9, 2008
SAVE from pg 1 practiced life saving proce- MCCS seeks to grow lifeguard staff to dures such as treating hem- orrhages, applying IVs, han- dling sucking chest wounds and calling in a helicopter meet summer demands at base pools medical evacuation. Nelson said despite Lance Cpl. Joseph A. Cabrera Burton, head lifeguard instructor being presented with an okinawa marine staff and Camp Hansen pool manger. The overwhelming amount of most important part of the course is information, the Marines CAMP FOSTER — Marine Corps learning rescue skills, he said. “If performed well. Community Services Semper Fit the lifeguard can react sooner, there “The Marines seemed to Aquatics recently began free month- is less of a need for CPR.” really enjoy the training and ly lifeguard certification classes on The course also covers the legal did a great job,” he said. “At Camp Hansen and Camp Foster to issues of consent, Good Samaritan first they were somewhat help meet the approaching summer laws, negligence and how those nervous, but they learned demand for lifeguards. topics affect decision making pool- that with proper training, The courses are scheduled to take side, said Ashley Leeper, lifeguard they can accomplish any- place Friday through Sunday for two instructor and Camp Courtney pool thing. I would trust any of consecutive weeks. The current manager. these Marines to take care of course began May 2 and is scheduled “Not a lot of people realize what me or any of my corpsmen if to end May 11. a lifeguard actually does,” said we were injured.” Many students currently in the Leeper Many of the Marines in course said they plan to apply for jobs To create a safe environment for the course said they felt at one of the 12 MCCS pool facilities pool patrons, lifeguards are also more comfortable in their on Okinawa once they get certified. responsible for checking safety and ability to assist injured Students in the program will rescue equipment, pump rooms, Marines if they had to. receive a lifeguard and first aid cer- floor tiles, and anything that could “This class definitely tification from the American Red jeopardize patron safety in and taught us all the steps nec- Cross, valid for three years. Students around the pool area. essary to save someone’s will also receive American Red Cross Burton said the skills the stu- Catherine Fish and Jeff Ramey extract life in combat,” said Lance certifications for CPR, use of the dents learn in this course are mock drowning victim Spc. Chris Cpl. Jia Yu, a motor trans- automated external defibrillator and not Okinawa specific and can be Saylor during lifeguard training at portation operator with blood borne pathogen prevention, used at MCCS swimming facilities the 25-meter pool on Camp Foster 9th ESB. “Some parts of May 3. Fish Ramey and Saylor are valid for one year. worldwide. the class were hard for me students in the MCCS lifeguard The course covers injury preven- Also, students in the course may to learn, such as the IV course. Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph A. Cabrera tion, patron surveillance, emergency be preparing for other occupations portion, but I definitely preparation, rescue skills and respi- that require a background as a life- accept the American Red Cross cer- became more confident ratory and cardiac emergency treat- guard, such as swim coaches and tification, depending on the type of through practice. ment. The course also covers first aid camp counselors, Burton said. Some waterfront, he said. “This class also taught for muscle, bone, joint, head, neck people may use life guarding as a For more information about upcom- me techniques that could and back injuries. stepping stone to become an emer- ing lifeguard courses and locations, allow me to save someone’s “Lifeguards are professionals gency medical technician. visit the MCCS Okinawa Web site at life anywhere, not just in trained to save lives,” said Scott Most state parks and beaches http://www.mccsokinawa.com. Iraq.” Schwab Marines help Henoko community with beach clean-up
Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac “Marines have been helping clean this okinawa marine staff beach every year since 2000,” said Iha. “Camp Schwab has been adopted by Henoko as their HENOKO — Marines from Camp Schwab 11th residential district, and because of that, strengthened their bond with the Henoko the Henoko community looks forward to the community as they assisted in a beach clean- Marines from Schwab participating in all of up here April 29. their community projects and recreational Fifteen Marines from 4th Marine Regi- activities, such as the dragon boat races.” ment, 3rd Marine Division, participated in The beach cleanup afforded the Marines a the cleanup, working alongside the Henoko chance to get to know their fellow community Senior Citizen’s Association, staff members members, said Pfc. Terry Davis, an adminis- of the Nago City Multimedia Center and stu- tration clerk with 4th Marines. dents from the Okinawa National College of “I really enjoy coming out to events like Technology. this, practicing my Japanese and getting The cleanup was organized to prepare the to know the community,” Davis said. “We Henoko beach area for annual dragon boat definitely improved our relations with the races in June and to celebrate the birthday community and developed friendships, if of the Showa Emperor Hirohito, according nothing else.” to Fumio Iha, the Camp Schwab community Toshikatsu Shimabukuro, the president of relations specialist. the Henoko Senior Citizen’s Association, said Emperor Hirohito was well known as a the community was grateful for the Marine’s botanist and encouraged Japanese people to help. appreciate and preserve the plant life on earth. “I’d like to thank everyone involved in Many Japanese people commemorate the late the cleanup for their efforts here today,” said emperor’s life by performing various environ- Shimabukuro, speaking through a translator. mental activities on the emperor’s birthday. “We cleaned the beach really well, and re- The beach cleanup has become an annual moved a lot of debris, which was a big problem Pfc. Terry Davis takes a break from cleaning the event for the Henoko residents and Schwab here. Everyone out here today is recognized beach to look at a Japanese boy’s sand drawing at Marines. as part of the community.” Henoko beach April 29. Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac okinawa marine | NEWS | may 9, 2008 New program to help families cope with operational stress
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CAMP FOSTER — “He is not the same guy,” the wife said about her husband after his three deployments, two of which involved combat. He used to be a patient and loving father, but has grown to be irritable with their three children, has become a loner and is dependent on alcohol she said. The children were also having difficulties. This case was an example mentioned by Dr. Patricia Lester, medical director with Child and Family Trauma Psychiatric Clinic, University of California, Los Angeles April 30. Lester visited Okinawa to brief service mem- bers on a new program starting in June, which is aimed at helping children and families of Sergeants Course student Sgt. Christian Luna plots grid locations on a map during land navigation training in the Central Training Area May 2. The course’s approximately 60 students sharpened their military members who have been impacted small unit leadership skills during the training. Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac by combat deployments. Project Families Overcoming and Cop- ing Under Stress is a Department of Defense funded expansion of a program previously offered at Camp Pendleton, Calif. The pro- gram is coordinated through a partnership between Headquarters Marine Corps and UCLA and will be part of the Marine Corps Back to basics Community Services Counseling and Advo- Land navigation training helps sergeants sharpen skills cacy Program. Lester mentioned the above example to ex- Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac a map and compass. The and hills made maneuvering plain how Project FOCUS helped the family. okinawa marine staff main portion of the training and finding the red boxes, During the program, the family talked involved the Marines locat- signaling our grid points, through and worked through their problems CENTRAL TRAINING AREA ing eight grid coordinates, very challenging,” said Sgt. using various techniques, and although they — It can be argued that a Ma- which marked the location Matthew Fries, an electri- still have some difficulties, their lives have rine’s precise location and of different red boxes in the cian with Marine All Weath- improved, said Lester his enemy’s are the most im- jungle. They had to find six er Fighter Attack Squadron The program will be available to service portant pieces of information of the eight boxes to complete 242. “Often a box would be members and their families on Okinawa for on a battlefield. With this the course. right in front of you, and you one year, according to Lt. Cmdr. Ruth Gold- in mind, about 60 students “Marines today often fo- would have to search exten- berg, director of the Counseling and Advocacy in the Staff Noncommis- cus more on using technol- sively just to find it.” Program. Project FOCUS will deliver train- sioned Officers Academy’s ogy, such as a GPS, to do the However, terrain can also ing on managing and adapting to operational Sergeants Course completed work for them,” said Radel. create advantages. stress to volunteer families. At the end of the land navigation training in “GPS is a great tool, but it “Terrain can assist you if you year, officials will assess the success and ef- the Central Training Area breaks down and runs out know how to recognize it on a fectiveness of the training in those families. May 2. of batteries. We try to steer map,” said Radel. “If a Marine The information collected from the program “Land navigation serves Marines away from technol- spots certain terrain features will be used to decide whether to implement as an essential skill for Ma- ogy and make them realize on a map, he can use those the program throughout the Marine Corps. rines operating in the field. that the Marine Corps has features to plan an ambush, The program consists of eight to 10, one Yet many of the sergeants already given them all the or he can navigate around the and a half hour sessions. The program’s core have not completed any land skills they will need for features and save his Marines intervention components include family skill navigation training since success.” a lot of time and energy.” building techniques such as goal setting, their initial Marine Com- Land navigation has many Fries said the land naviga- problem solving and emotional regulation. bat Training,” said Gunnery uses in combat. If a Marine tion course was great for the Goldberg said those components help a Sgt. Johnathan Radel, the knows how to read a map Marines involved because the family develop a family deployment timeline, staff noncommissioned of- and mark locations, they majority of them found their which helps link skills to family experience ficer in charge of the course. can guide friendly units to skills had gotten rusty. and establishes a shared family narrative. “Marines often lose many of the location of enemy pris- “I have not conducted any They also help the family address adversities their basic field skills over oners of war or improvised sort of land navigation since and enhance social support. time through lack of practice. explosive devices. Marines MCT, and for some of the Ma- The sessions are split into children ses- Every sergeant is a leader of can also call in coordinates rines here, it has been four sions, parent sessions and family sessions. Marines, and when junior to help guide artillery, which or five years since they have “There are many families throughout the Marines are lost in the field, makes response time much done it,” Fries said. “This is military who have struggled with problems the first thing they do is look faster, said Radel. one of many field training because of multiple deployments, and there to the sergeant to guide them While navigating through events we will be conduct- have been programs available to service mem- back to safety.” the jungle, the Marines also ing during Sergeants Course, bers before, but none that go to the extent of Marines relied on their learned how terrain can af- and it was great being able Project FOCUS,” Lester said. training and instincts as fect the mission. to finally get out into a real To learn more about the upcoming Project they navigated through the “The terrain is really chal- field environment and put FOCUS, contact MCCS’s Counseling and Ad- thick jungle terrain with lenging here. The vegetation our skills to the test.” vocacy Program at 645-2915. 10 okinawa marine | FEATURE | may 9, 2008
Seaman Michael R. Thompson, a hospital corpsman with 3rd Medical Battalion, takes the pulse of a Cambodian baby April 26 in Thmar Pouk, Cambodia during the Cambodia Interoperability Program 2008. Building Trust Okinawa sailors, Marines provide medical treatment to thousands of Cambodians Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett civilian doctors, a Cambodian eye upon the U.S. military’s relation- okinawa marine staff surgeon and a U.S. Public Health ship with the Royal Cambodian Service dentist. RCAF doctors Armed Forces and reach out to team of 24 Navy medical also worked alongside the Ameri- the Cambodian people. personnel and Marines cans while RCAF medical assis- “A lot of the doctors, educators attached to 3rd Medical tants helped with patient flow. and professional classes were A Battalion, Combat Logis- The team concluded its op- tortured and killed off, so the tics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine eration May 5 after treating 8,348 country was very much stunted,” Logistics Group, set up a medical total patients. The team provided Goad said. “They’re still rebuild- Navy Lt. Robert Goad, officer in charge of Cambodia Interoperability Program 2008, works with Cambodian personnel to organize the processing of Cambodians seeking medical attention at the provisional medical and dental civil action program medical care to 6,479, dental care ing, but they don’t have that older clinic in Thmar Pouk April 26. Sailors and Marines from 3rd Medical Battalion led a medical and dental civil action program during CIP ‘08 April 26 to May 5. Photos by Lance Cpl. Corey Blodgett in Thmar Pouk, Cambodia near to 844 and optometry services to generation of professional class the Thai border April 26. 924 Cambodians. The eye surgeon that would have developed good The team worked with two also performed 101 surgeries. doctors and the like.” Cambodians suffered terribly Goad said working closely with in the 1970s under the commu- the Cambodians gave the Ameri- nist rule of the Khmer Rouge cans a unique chance to learn government, which seized power from each other. in 1975 with the promise of help- “The RCAF were very easy to ing the people. The party instead work with and very receptive,” devastated the cultural, economic he said. “We had our two Navy and social life of the country by doctors partnered up with them relocating mass populations to and the two (civilian doctors), so rural labor camps and performing there was an opportunity to share mass executions of ethnic mi- knowledge and discuss different norities and educated citizens not patient care options.” loyal to the ruling party. Capt. Charles Craft, a den- The regime was removed from tal officer with the U.S. Public power in 1979, but not before Health Service who has lived and it left an estimated 1.5 million worked in Cambodia for the last people dead. eight years, said that the heavy The Khmer Rouge’s devastat- flow of people coming in for ing impact still reverberates in medical treatment is a good sign. the country today, according “The high number of patients to Navy Lt. Robert Goad, offi- shows they’re happy with the cer in charge of the Cambodia services we’ve provided,” he said. A corpsman from 3rd Medical Interoperability Program 2008, “This was a very successful mis- Battalion checks a Cambodian child’s a U.S.-led humanitarian assis- sion with very high numbers and pulse during an examination. tance effort that seeks to build great engagement with the locals.” okinawa marine | FEATURE | may 9, 2008 11
Navy Lt. Robert Goad, officer in charge of Cambodia Interoperability Program 2008, works with Cambodian personnel to organize the processing of Cambodians seeking medical attention at the provisional medical clinic in Thmar Pouk April 26. Sailors and Marines from 3rd Medical Battalion led a medical and dental civil action program during CIP ‘08 April 26 to May 5. Photos by Lance Cpl. Corey Blodgett
A Cambodian boy peers through a window, watching as a U.S. dentist provides much- needed dental care to local villagers. The medical team provided dental care to 844 Cambodians, extracting more than 1,000 teeth.
A makeshift pharmacy set up by U.S. personnel in Thmar Pouk, Cambodia supported the treatment of thousands of Cambodians over the nine-day medical and dental civil action program. 12 okinawa marine | FEATURE | may 9, 2008
Members of the all-male Single Marine Program team pilot their dragon boat away from the dock toward the start line at Naha’s 34th Annual Dragon Boat Festival at Tomari Port May 5. The team won its first heat with a time of 5 minutes and 25 seconds but was eliminated in the second round. Photos by Lance Cpl. Andrew S. Avitt Scaly beasts cut wakes Marines, sailors propel dragons in 8th year of boat-race tradition
Lance Cpl. Andrew S. Avitt all-male team bested the U.S. okinawa marine staff Army crew in their first heat, finishing first with a time of 5 wo roughly 30-member minutes and 25 seconds for the crews of Marines and 600-meter course. They received a sailors competed in Naha’s trophy and advanced. 34th Annual Dragon Boat “It’s all about the rhythm,” said TFestival at Tomari Port May 5. Petty Officer 1st Class Tudo Ricar- The two all-Marine-and-sailor do, an SMP team member. “Once teams represented the Marine we got the momentum going with Corps Community Services’ Sin- that rhythm, it wasn’t hard.” gle Marine Program for the eighth But rhythm only carried the year in a row at the races. SMP males so far against the two SMP had one all-female team Japanese crews they met in the and one all-male team, which second race. The Japanese showed never raced against each other in prowess in the 500-year-old Chi- the field of 52 teams, which in- nese tradition, eliminating the cluded all-Japanese crews, crews Americans after handing them a comprised exclusively of U.S. 3rd place finish in the heat. More than 50 dragon boat teams competed at the festival. soldiers and also Japan Ground The SMP males said beating Self Defense Force crews. the Army in a healthy rivalry was Despite not advancing, the SMP ally made this great was coming Each heat matched up three boat enough to call it a successful day. ladies walked away smiling. out here, meeting new people and crews, which propelled their color- The SMP females raced against “Dragon boat racing was a experiencing the culture.” ful dragon boats forward, paddles two locally renowned teams, row- great opportunity to build cama- MCCS representative and team digging in unison into the water ing the 600 meters in 6:47, but the raderie with our neighbors,” said coach Sergio Morales said SMP with each beat of the caller’s drum. team’s finishing time was short Cpl. Jeannene Burns, a member of will continue the tradition for Hundreds watched as SMP’s of what was needed to advance. the SMP female team. “What re- years to come. okinawa marine | FEATURE | may 9, 2008 13
Japanese members from the leading crew in the first and Members of the all-female SMP team row in time with each other – a very important aspect of only heat the all-female SMP team competed in shout dragon boat racing. orders to inspire motivation to stay out in front.
Dragon boat racing is a paddle sport that originated in China about 500 years ago. A team of paddlers works in swift motion to the beat of a drum.
Members of the all- male Single Marine Program team gather around their first place trophy, celebrating their victory in the first heat. 14 okinawa marine | FEATURE | may 9, 2008
Lance Cpl. Aaron S. Garcia shoots an M-4 carbine during close quarters battle sustainment training at the Central Training Area’s Range 8 April 30. The Marine Corps Base Provost Marshal’s Office Special Reaction Team conducted the training to improve the SRT members’ skills with the M-4 carbine and M-9 pistol during several live-fire combat drills. Garcia is a military policeman with SRT. Photos by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein SRT Marines stress on close quarters battle shooting
Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein “Running then shooting simulates stress score of at least 80 percent to pass. okinawa marine staff on the body,” said Cpl. David Ramos, an “Shooting is a perishable skill,” Furgason SRT member. “Getting your heart rate up, said. “If you go months without shooting, hey shoot; they train. They shoot more; getting your blood pumping, you start those fine motor skills start to go away.” they train more. breaking a sweat. That makes it harder to TThat’s the basic routine of a specially find your natural respiratory pause and trained and equipped team of military po- point of aim.” licemen who serve with the Special Reac- The Marines also participated in one- tion Team on Camp Foster. The team, which on-one pistol shooting competitions, racing is part of the Marine Corps Base Camp up and down a small hill before firing. The Butler Provost Marshal’s Office, is similar to winner had to put the most rounds in the a SWAT team. center of the target and at least one round Like SWAT members, SRT Marines are through a chemical light – about three committed to a strict training regimen, the inches long and half an inch thick – placed goal of which is to prepare them for any near the head of the target. situation that might exceed the capabilities “When you’re stressed out and under of regular military police forces. pressure like that, you start to lose those The Marines spend a great deal of time fine motor skills, and it makes things a lot on shooting ranges, fine-tuning marksman- harder,” said Gunnery Sgt. Eric Meek, the ship skills with their M-4 carbines and M-9 SRT commander. “Plus, the competition cre- pistols and enhancing “muscle memory” ates additional stress and teaches them to – automatic and precise response and ap- shoot under those conditions.” plication – with those weapons. When the Each Marine fired hundreds of rounds automatic response is deeply ingrained, SRT each day. They also practiced several other takes their training to the next level, intro- CQB skills, such as clearing stoppages, ducing elements of increased difficulty. drawing and firing with one’s weak hand, The difficulty factor of choice was fatigue and reloading a pistol with one hand. April 29-30 when 10 SRT Marines conduct- “It turns their fine motor skills into gross ed close quarters battle sustainment train- motor skills,” said Sgt. Geoffrey Furgason, ing at the Central Training Area’s Range 8. the SRT team leader. “Instead of having to The Marines sought to simulate some of think about it, they just react and do it.” the stress of combat marksmanship with The Marines conduct CQB sustainment During close quarters battle sustainment drills that raised the level of difficulty for training and an SRT-style CQB rifle and training, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler’s Provost shooters. pistol qualification twice a month. The Marshal’s Office Special Reaction Team fired Marines sprinted as a group, running ap- Marines fire 50 rounds from the M-9 pistol hundreds of rounds from the M-4 carbine and proximately 100 yards and then returning to and M-4 carbine performing combat drills M-9 pistol. SRT Marines conduct two days of CQB the firing line to shoot a course of fire. during their qualifications and must have a sustainment training twice a month. okinawa marine | SPORTS | may 9, 2008 17 357 takes soccer Southern CC Cup
Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Todd okinawa marine staff
CAMP KINSER — The team that took the Commanding General’s Cup and Regionals for soccer last year looks to be poised for a repeat performance if they continue to play the way they did May 3. Last year they were known as CLR United, but they changed their name to 357, representing Combat Logistics Regiments 35 and 37. 357 defeated CLB-4 3-2 to win the Southern Camp Commanders Cup May 3. The defending CG Cup and Regional champs said they believe they will shut down anyone who challenges them for their titles. In the first game of the South- ern Camp Commander’s Cup, 357 looked confused. The team wasn’t clicking right and made a few mis- takes in the backfield, said 357 for- ward and captain Victor Aguayo. “This year we added some new players, which caused some con- fusion on the field,” Aguayo said. “We haven’t all played together and without knowing your teammates and how they play can be very difficult.” They lost their first game to 357 forward and captain Victor Aguayo cuts off a CLB-4 defender Carlos Gonzalez during the Southern Camp Marine Corps Base 2-1. With only Commanders Cup championship game May 3. 357 defeated CLB-4 3-2. Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Todd three teams in the double elimina- tion tournament, 357 had to wait started to mesh and they started to Aguayo added another goal shortly our first game against CLB-4, but for the loser of the game between look like the championship team after to take a 2-0 lead. once we started to click with one CLB-4 and MCB. they were last year. CLB-4 started to make a come- another, it was all over.” MCB lost to CLB-4 3-2. MCB was They tied the game when 357 back in the last 10 minutes of the With the Southern CC Cup in the tired after playing two consecutive forward Adam Rivera knocked in game. They narrowed the lead to trophy case, 357 looks to add the games and would have had to play a header off an assist from Aguayo one, but 357 answered right back. CG Cup and Regionals right next three more games in a row to win with 10 minutes left in the game. With five minutes left, CLB-4 scored to it, and Rivera said that he has no the tournament, so they decided to The goal ignited 357, and with five again, but 357 was able to hold their doubt they can pull it off. forfeit to 357, automatically placing minutes left, Rivera scored another 3-2 lead and claim the Southern “There is a lot of experience on 357 in the finals. goal to give 357 the lead. They held Camp Commander’s Cup. the team, and a lot of the players With CLB-4 undefeated, 357 their lead to force CLB-4 to a second “We came into the tournament have played with each other for a needed to win twice to claim the game. knowing that we had a strong team while. Once the new guys, like me, title. In the first game, CLB-4 took The final game remained score- and that we could take it as long are on the same page we will be a the lead early and closed out the less until the second half. Early as we could get everyone on the solid team,” Rivera said. “It isn’t first half leading 1-0. in the second half, 357 midfielder same page,” Aguayo said. “It may going to be a cake walk, but I think During the second half, 357 Alex Valencia scored on a free kick. have taken until the second half of we will come out on top.” Kadena Eagles come up short in Pepsi Tournament Lance Cpl. Daniel A. Flynn The game stayed tied 1-1 until the eleventh okinawa marine staff inning when, according to Japanese rules, each team started with bases loaded and no outs. CAMP FOSTER — The Japanese baseball team The Bar’s scored two runs off of base hits and the Bar’s defeated the Kadena Eagles 6-4 in the a third because of an error taking the lead 4-1 second round of the Pepsi Tournament at the in the top of the eleventh. Kadena Municipal Sports Stadium May 4. In the bottom of the eleventh, the Eagles man- The Bar’s will go on to compete in mainland aged to score three runs off of a passed ball and in the fall for the finals of the tournament, a throwing error to tie the game 4-4. which features 120 teams. A Bar’s single was enough to knock in two The Eagles, a team comprised of American ci- of the runners that started the twelfth inning vilians and service members, jumped off to a 1-0 in scoring position, and the Bar’s pulled out in lead in the first inning when center fielder Tom front for good. Yost knocked in a run with a double. The Eagles couldn’t answer back, and the Eagles’ starting pitcher Kyle Ochoa pitched four Bar’s walked away with the victory. full innings and allowed one hit and no scores. “There was great pitching by both teams,” said Kadena Eagles center fielder Tom Yost hits a double But the Bar’s came back in the sixth inning, Eagles coach Brandon Dong. “We just couldn’t hit in the Pepsi Tournament at the Kadena Municipal scoring a run to tie the game at 1-1. the ball, and that’s what it came down to.” Sports Stadium May 4. Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel A. Flynn 18 okinawa marine | MARKETPLACE | may 9, 2008 single marine program events in theaters MAY 11 and 25 | CULTURE KINGDOM GYOKUSENDO MAY 9-15 • Also known as Okinawa World, Culture Kingdom Gyokusendo is the largest Okinawan culture theme park on island. Dress is Movie schedule is subject to change without notice. Call in advance to appropriate civilian attire. Bring water, a camera, sunscreen, confirm show times. For a complete listing, visit http://www.aafes.com. ¥1600 for entry and more for optional snacks. • Southern Bus Departures, May 11: Camp Foster, 10 a.m.; Foster Kadena MCAS Futenma, 10:30 a.m.; Camp Kinser, 11:00 a.m. 645-3465 634-1869 • Northern Bus Departures, May 25: Camp Schwab, 9 a.m.; Camp Hansen, 9:30 a.m.; Camp Courtney, 10:15 a.m. Friday Prom Night (PG13), 7 p.m.; Friday 10,000 B.C. (PG13), 6 p.m.; For more information, Forgetting Sarah Marshall (R), 10 p.m. The Bank Job (R), 9 p.m. contact the Single MAY 14-15 | STAR PROGRAM (NORTHERN CAMPS) Marine Program Office SATURDAY The Spiderwick Chronicles Saturday 10,000 B.C. (PG13), noon • Two-day Okinawa tour includes Pineapple Farm, Glass (PG), 1 p.m.; 10,000 B.C. (PG13), 4 and 3 p.m.; The Bank Job (R), 6 p.m.; at 645-3681. p.m.; Prom Night (PG13), 7 p.m.; The Forgetting Sarah Marshall (R), 9 p.m. Factory, Jusco on the first day; second day includes visits to Bank Job (R), 10 p.m. Shuri Castle, Kokusai Street, and a tutorial on using public sunday College Road Trip (G), 1 p.m.; sunday 10,000 B.C. (PG13), 1 p.m.; transportation. Iron Man (PG13), 4 and 7 p.m. Doomsday (R), 4 p.m.; Forgetting Sarah Marshall (R), 7 p.m. All bus pick-up points • Bus Departures, May 14: Camp Courtney, 7:15 a.m.; Camp monday Prom Night (PG13), 7 p.m. monday Forgetting Sarah Marshall will be at Semper Fit Hansen, 8 a.m.; Camp Schwab, 8:30 a.m. (R), 7 p.m. gyms or the Foster tuesday Doomsday (R), 7 p.m. • Bus Departures May 15: Camp Schwab, 6:30 a.m.; Camp Tuesday 88 Minutes (R), 7 p.m. Fieldhouse. wednesday 10,000 B.C. (PG13), Hansen 7:30 a.m.; Camp Courtney, 7:45 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 88 Minutes (R), 7 p.m. Thursday Iron Man (PG13), 7 p.m. Thursday 10,000 B.C. (PG13), 7 p.m. chapel schedule
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