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March 9, 2007 www.okinawa.usmc.mil Manpower increase leads to $10,000 re-enlistment incentive

Staff Sgt. B. J. Swenson cruiting duty during Fiscal er Extension Program, went tive program establishes the To qualify, Marines must MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO Year 2007 will be entitled into effect Feb. 13 to support Assignment Incentive Pro- be a lance corporal or above to bonuses which have not the Marine Corps’ increase gram for Marines who will and have less than 27 years MARINE CORPS BASE been offered before. in manpower over the next re-enlist or have re-enlisted of service. Active duty Ma- QUANTICO, Va. — Accord- Marine Administra- four years as well as bolster in FY 2007. Qualified Ma- rines with less than 20 years ing to Marine Corps Bulletin tive Message 107/07, End the recruiting force, which rines who re-enlisted after of service must re-enlist 7220, Marines re-enlisting Strength Incentive, and will also increase. Oct. 1, 2006 will be issued for a period of four or more or choosing to extend on re- MarAdmin 106/07, Recruit- The End Strength Incen- the AIP. SEE BONUS PG 6

Spouses to Teachers program expands to include Okinawa Changing Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein OKINAWA MARINE STAFF Course CAMP HANSEN — Military spouses on Okinawa interested in gaining teaching certification need look no further than the Department of Defense’s Spouses to Teach- ers program, which became available in the Pacific region last month. Since the program’s inception in October 2004, nearly 500 military spouses have been hired in teaching positions, and more than 3,500 spouses are registered with the pro- gram stateside, according to Tylee Roller, the program’s manager with the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support. The program’s success helped it expand to Europe in October 2006 and here last month. The program provides spouses of active Corporals from several camps on Okinawa participate in the first Camp Foster Corporals Course Feb. 27. duty personnel and those of service members The course prepares new noncommissioned officers for leadership roles. Photos by Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso recalled to active duty from the Selected Re- serve, National Guard and Individual Ready Reserve with more opportunities to gain Marines graduate from Okinawa’s careers in public education, according to the Spouses to Teachers Web site. “Before our program, spouses were mak- fi rst consolidated Corporals Course ing five or six phone calls trying to find out what they needed to do to gain their Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso the first consolidated Corporals the need for 1st MAW and 3rd certifications,” Roller said. “That’s why one OKINAWA MARINE STAFF Course on Okinawa today. MLG Marines to travel to other of the biggest things this program offers is Marines with the Opera- camps for the course, said Gun- counseling.” CAMP FOSTER — Corporals tions and Training Section nery Sgt. Najee M. Jordan, the Spouses enrolled in the program can with Marine Corps Base Camp for Headquarters and Service course’s chief instructor. receive guidance toward gaining state-spe- Smedley D. Butler, 3rd Marine Battalion, MCB, opened its As word about the consoli- cific certification requirements, certification Logistics Group and 1st Marine Corporals Course to all Fos- dated course spread, Marines SEE TEACH PG 7 Aircraft Wing graduated from ter-based units to eliminate SEE COURSE PG 6

PAYING TRIBUTE RUNNING OUT OF GAS In honor of Women’s History Month, Kinser’s late charge through the we highlight the journey made by Southern Camp Commander’s Cup females in the Marine Corps, who basketball tourney is halted by a have been serving since 1918. strong performance from MCB Butler. INSIDE pg. 10 pg. 17 OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | MARCH 9, 2007 3

MARINE CORPS Around the RECRUIT DEPOT PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. | Sgt. Laurevius Washington, a drill instructor with A Co., 1st Recruit Training Battalion, pins Staff Sgt. Mark Correa, a drill instructor with I Co., 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, during Green Belt Instructors Course For more Marine Corps stories and photos, training Feb.2. Photo by Cvisit http://www.orpmarines.mil S Lance Cpl. Monique Smith

HABBANIYAH, Iraq | Soldiers of Iraq’s Riverine Assault Company, 1st Iraqi Division, keep an eye out for insurgent activity during a patrol on the Euphrates River Feb 19. Iraqi soldiers, working alongside Marines, practiced boat formations, landing procedures, maneuvers and firing at targets. Photo by Cpl. Ryan M. Blaich

ARABIAN SEA | Two F/A-18C Hornets assigned to the “Death Rattlers” of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron 323 launch from the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis Feb. 23. Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Denny C. Cantrell ABOARD USS BATAAN | Marines and sailors assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct combat pistol marksmanship training Feb. 24. The MEU’s command element conducted the training to prepare its personnel for fire and maneuver in close-quarters combat situations. Photo by Cpl. Jeremy Ross OKINAWA MARINE | OPINION & EDITORIAL | MARCH 9, 2007 5 What now, lieutenant? 2nd Lt. Adrian Rankine-Galloway of subordinates. military community in Okinawa. Finally, the Okinawa Marine On March 5, I took over as the Marines and their families need to will be a platform for our reader- very newly commissioned press officer for the Okinawa Ma- be able to rely on this newspaper ship to express their thoughts about Marine officer hears this rine. 2nd Lt. Judd A. Wilson will for clear, concise and accurate their military experiences, living Equestion in some form. Early be taking on new public affairs information. in Okinawa, or any other subject in an officer’s career, the ques- responsibilities in support of the Second, the Okinawa Marine that provokes our readers’ reflection tion comes from instructors who Global War on Terror. In my first will highlight the activities of on subjects associated with mili- test the lieutenant’s’ judgment in issue of the Okinawa Marine, I III MEF and MCBJ Marines and tary life. I encourage all readers to high-pressure training to see if he would like to answer that criti- sailors in the Asia-Pacific region contribute editorials that add to the or she has the presence of mind cal question by stating my goals as well as throughout the Marine diversity of our publication. and a mastery of tactics necessary for the III Marine Expeditionary Corps. Okinawa-based units play a I look forward to providing to lead a rifle platoon. When a new Force and Marine Corps Bases critical role in maintaining stabil- the Marine Corps community on officer takes charge of Marines, Japan newspaper. ity throughout the Asia-Pacific Okinawa with important news the answer to, “What now, lieuten- First and foremost, the Okinawa region. The Okinawa Marine will that informs, appeals and engages. ant?” can impact everything from Marine will be a means for Marine recognize their contributions with Rankine-Galloway is the press the performance of his or her Ma- Corps commands to communi- articles and photographs that fully officer of the Okinawa Marine rines in battle to the family lives cate pertinent information to the capture their success. newspaper. Service members’ selfl ess sacrifi ces worth remembering

Katie Martin brain injury when he was hit by an impro- is necessarily true. I have many friends who vised explosive device while in Iraq. When enlisted to protect their family, friends and will never forget the day one of my closest the show ended, I realized just how selfish country — not to have IEDs thrown at them, friends left for Marine Corps boot camp. and sheltered I have been, and it really both- or to lose their lives, limbs or personal free- After he left, I sobbed so hard that my ered me. doms. They enlisted because they are brave, Ibody shook. It was the kind of cry that almost Naively, I believed that because I had only giving, selfless people, who truly want to sounds like a scream. It scared me to think seen TV coverage of service members killed protect everything they hold near and dear. that he might not come back. each day, that there weren’t those who suf- When you strip service members down to The thought never crossed my mind that fered extensive brain trauma or any other the core of who they are, they are mothers, he may not be the same person when he number of injuries. fathers, sons, daughters, friends, boyfriends, returned. While I worried about what to wear I imagine that there are plenty of other girlfriends and grandchildren. the next day, he now worried about living and people out there who are just as secluded I was inspired to write this after hearing protecting his fellow comrades and his coun- from this harsh reality as I am. Bob Woodruff’s story. The members of the try. I was scared that he might not ever be I realize that I owe every freedom I have U.S. military will always be in my heart. I able to relate to me again. Fortunately, instead to the men and women who are, or will be, will never let anyone forget who you are and of shutting me out, he taught me everything I in Iraq. They deserve to have civilians un- what you are going through. Thank you so need to know about the military. derstand what they are going through and to much for everything that you do, and please I recently watched the ABC special, “To never forget their stories. come home safe for all the people who love Iraq and Back: Bob Woodruff Reports,” about People who oppose the war say that our you. news anchor Bob Woodruff and the turmoil military personnel chose to enlist knowing Martin is a sophomore journalism student at he went through after suffering a near-fatal what they were getting into. I don’t think this College of DuPage in Aurora, Ill.

MARINE CORPS FACT CHECK BAGS IN UNIFORM Q: What kinds of backpacks can Marines wear in uniform, if any?

According to the Marine Corps Uniform board Web site, Marines are not allowed to wear bags while in uniform, except as detailed in paragraphs 1004.4 and 7000 of the uniform regulations order MCO P1020.34G. Marines may wear organizationally issued packs, including A: Alice Packs, camera bags and hydration systems, with the uniform the items were designed for. Personal camera bags and hydration systems are not authorized for wear with any uniform. Marines may hand carry these bags.

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COMMANDING GENERAL Maj. Gen. Mary Ann Krusa-Dossin OKINAWA MARINE NEWSPAPER PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR Maj. Joseph M. Plenzler H&S Battalion MCB PAO Unit 35002 PRESS OFFICER 2nd Lt. Adrian J.T. Rankine-Galloway The Okinawa Marine is published by Marine Corps Community the U.S. Marine Corps, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler or Marine FPO AP 96373-5002 Services under exclusive written contract with Marine Corps Base Camp Corps Community Services of the products and services advertised. Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan. Everything advertised in this newspaper shall be made available PRESS CHIEF Staff Sgt. Soukhi N. Forbes NORTHERN BUREAU CHIEF Sgt. Joshua S. Higgins The editorial content of this newspaper is edited and approved for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, Camp Hansen, DSN 623-4054 by the Consolidated Public Aff airs Offi ce of Marine Corps Base Camp gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political EDITOR Sgt. Ethan E. Rocke Smedley D. Butler. affi liation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. CENTRAL BUREAU CHIEF Sgt. Ethan E. Rocke This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser Camp Foster, DSN 645-7422 military services stationed overseas, at sea and their families. Its contents is confi rmed, the publisher shall refuse to print advertising from that DESIGN EDITOR Justin Zaun do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Government, source until the violation is corrected. the Department of Defense or the U.S. Marine Corps and do not imply All photos, unless otherwise indicated, are “offi cial U.S. Marine endorsement thereof. Corps photos.” For more information, e-mail us at okinawamarine.mcbb. Th e appearance of advertising in this newspaper, including inserts of [email protected] or write to us at Public Aff airs Offi ce, H&S BN MCB PAO, supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, Unit 35002, FPO AP 96373-5002. 6 OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | MARCH 9, 2007

COURSE FROM PG 1 BRIEFS stationed on MCAS Futenma and Camps Courtney and ACTIVE DUTY FUND DRIVE Hansen signed up for it, add- The 2007 Active Fund Drive in support of ing the benefit of a large, di- the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society is verse group of Marines from underway through March 31. The society pro- a variety of backgrounds and vides assistance to sailors, Marines and their occupational specialties. families in times of need. Donations to the “This course brings a wide fund drive are accepted in the form of payroll view of how each unit within deduction, check or cash. For more informa- (III Marine Expeditionary tion, contact your command’s keyperson. Force) operates,” said. Sgt. Erin WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH K. Rios, the 4th squad advisor The Marine Corps Base celebration of for the course. Women’s History Month will be held March Many NCOs who attended 15 during a luncheon at the Butler Officers’ the course have never deployed, Club from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Maj. Gen. Mary and those who have deployed Cpls. Kelsey A. Seidel (right) and Elijah D. Garitano discuss proper Ann Krusa-Dossin, commanding general, shared their experience. techniques when executing drill. Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, “I got to see how a lot of will be the guest speaker. This year’s theme ground-side units are taught to face as leaders, such as classes Military Operations in Urban- is “Generations of Women Moving History do things,” said Cpl. Christina on financial management, ized Terrain training courtesy Forward.” For more information, call 645- Shumaker, an air traffic control family readiness and basic of Marines with the Provost 3555. systems maintenance chief with lifesaving. Marshal Office’s Special Re- INFANTRY UNIT TO RETAIN LEADERSHIP Marine Air Control Squadron 4, “This course teaches every- connaissance Team. According to Marine Administration 1st MAW. “I really got a good thing it’s required to teach, “This course isn’t about be- Message 137/07, infantry Marines specializing glimpse of how the rest of the such as sword and drill man- ing a Wing or Base Marine,” in light armored vehicles and reconnaissance Marine Corps operates.” ual, physical training and uni- said Cpl. Kelsey A. Seidel, an will soon have more senior enlisted experts. The course differs from many form inspections, but it’s also electronic switching equip- The staff sergeants and above who were forced Corporals Courses around the tailored to fit the Marine Corps ment technician with H&S Bn. into the generic infantry unit leader occupa- Marine Corps, according to Jor- these corporals are going to be “It’s about being a corporal, tional specialty are now eligible to return to dan. Many classes are designed leading,” Jordan said. and I can’t wait to take what their original occupational specialty as light to teach the common and un- Among the added benefits I’ve learned and teach it to my armored vehicle crewmen. common scenarios NCOs may of the Foster curriculum was Marines.” PACIFIC OKINAWA PLAYERS Pacific Okinawa Players will present BONUS FROM PG 1 However, if a canvassing recruiter is selected “Gilligan’s Island: The Musical” March 16 at years to be eligible for the $10,000 AIP. Marines as a career recruiter during the extension 7:30 p.m. and March 17 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at the period, he will continue to receive the AIP Camp Foster Community Center Auditorium. with 20 to 27 years of service must re-enlist for Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. three years to be eligible for the $10,000 AIP. through the duration of the extension. Can- Additional show dates will be March 22 and According to Capt. Phillip Bonincontri, com- vassing recruiters currently on an extension 23 at 7:30 p.m. and March 24 at 2 p.m. pensation policy chief for Manpower Military may be eligible for the AIP provided they meet Policy, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, the AIP the prescribed requirements, but will only be TOWN HALL MEETING does not replace or supersede any selective re- paid for the remainder of the extension they Camps Foster and Lester will host a town hall enlistment bonuses for which a Marine may be are currently on. meeting at E. C. Killin Elementary School March eligible. A Marine will rate both the AIP and Recruiters are also eligible to receive the End 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria to discuss com- SRB bonus if his military occupational specialty Strength Incentive AIP, provided they qualify, munity concerns and events. Representatives offers an SRB bonus and the Marine is entitled Bonincontri added. from Army and Air Force Exchange Service, to receive it. As with the End Strength AIP, recruiters Marine Corps Community Services, the com- wishing to take advantage of the AIP must con- missary, Provost Marshal’s Office, Department “Marines must meet with their Career Reten- of Defense Dependent Schools and others tion Specialist to ensure eligibility and prepare tact their CRS to complete the AIP agreement. will be present to answer questions. For more AIP agreements along with the re-enlistment Deployed Marines may also take advantage of information, call 645-7317. paperwork,” Bonincontri said. “The paperwork MarAdmin 108/07, Deployment Extension Pro- must be submitted through the chain of com- gram. This program offers a $500 per month AIP TRACK MEET mand along with the re-enlistment request.” for deployed Marines who voluntarily extend The Dragon All-Comers’ Track Meet will The Recruiter Extension Program also offers their contracts past their Expiration of Active be held March 10 at Kubasaki High School’s an AIP for recruiters willing to extend their Service in order to stay with their deployed Petty Stadium on Camp Foster. Registration is current recruiting tours by six to 12 months. units which were involuntarily extended on from 8-8:50 a.m., and the event will begin at 9 Qualified canvassing recruiters will receive a their current deployments. a.m. The entry fee is $5, and the meet is open $500 per month AIP in addition to all other pay Marines may apply for the Deployment Exten- to everyone islandwide. For more information, sion AIP only if they have less than 12 months call 645-0802 or (090) 6138-1092. and allowances, including their current special duty assignment pay — $450 per month. remaining on their current enlistment. The AIP MARINENET TRAINING To be eligible for the AIP, canvassing recruit- does not begin until the first month following The College of Continuing Education ers must have less than 180 days remaining on the Marine’s original EAS and only runs until will conduct MarineNet Training Manager their 36-month recruiting tour and be on track the Marine executes terminal leave, the deploy- Training at the following locations: to complete a successful recruiting tour. “The ment terminates, or the Marine re-enlists to take recruiter’s command must favorably endorse advantage of the End Strength Incentive AIP. •Camp Hansen (Bldg. 2339), March 9, 9-10 a.m. the Marine’s extension package to receive the According to Bonincontri, the Deployment •Camp Schwab (Bldg. 3429), March 9, 1-2 p.m. AIP. The extension and AIP do not take effect Extension AIP will only apply to a handful until the beginning of the first month after of Marines currently deployed. He also stated For more information, visit http://www. completion of the original 36-month recruiting M&RA anticipates an estimated 17,000 re-enlist- marinenet.usmc.mil. tour, and only one extension is authorized,” ments under the End Strength AIP and only 100 TO SUBMIT A BRIEF, send an e-mail to Bonincontri said. to 200 recruiting duty extensions. [email protected], or fax your Career recruiters, Extension on Active Duty For more information, consult your unit request to 645-3803. The deadline for submitting recruiters and reserve Marines who return to career retention specialist or visit http://www. a brief is noon every Friday. The Okinawa Marine active duty to serve on recruiting duty are not usmc.mil/maradmins/maradmin2000.nsf/mar- reserves the right to edit all submitted material. eligible for the AIP. admins.

FOR THE DINING FACILITY SCHEDULE, VISIT HTTP://WWW.OKINAWA.USMC.MIL OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | MARCH 9, 2007 7 USNH Okinawa bests all DOD overseas hospitals

Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso marvelous feat.” OKINAWA MARINE STAFF O’Connor also recog- nized Navy Cmdr. Eliz- CAMP LESTER — U.S. abeth Beazley, a fam- Naval Hospital Okinawa ily medicine physician, stood out among all over- with the TRICARE Health seas Department of De- Innovations Program fense hospitals in 2006, Award. earning special recogni- In 2005, clinics on tion at the 2007 Military Camp Foster and Ma- Health System Confer- rine Corps Air Station ence for the hospital’s Futenma stopped treating care of pregnant mothers civilian patients. This and their babies. change caused a decline Navy Capt. Peter F. in patient care and satis- O’Connor, the USNH faction. Okinawa commanding Beazley led a team officer, presented his that increased patients’ Service members swear an oath of allegiance to the United States during the March 2 Naturalization staff with the TRICARE access to care when it and Oath of Allegiance Ceremony at the Camp Foster Theater. Photo by Lance Cpl. David Rogers Obstetric Care Patient opened the Lester Family Satisfaction Award Feb. Medicine Clinic. 22 at the Camp Lester “We gained 5,000 fami- Chapel. ly members because of the Service members gain The hospital received unique clinical situation,” the award for having the Beazley said. “We ana- highest inpatient sat- lyzed the problem and de- isfaction rating for the veloped a plan to change American citizenship care of women and their the clinic’s settings and babies during pregnancy increase the amount of Lance Cpl. David Rogers in the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a and about six weeks after doctors, family medicine OKINAWA MARINE STAFF job that requires citizenship. child birth. physicians, physician Maj. Gen. Mary Ann Krusa-Dossin, the According to the award assistants, nurse practi- CAMP FOSTER — Service members from commanding general of Marine Corps Base citation, the hospital pro- tioners and corpsmen in 29 countries took their oath of allegiance Camp Butler, was the keynote speaker at vided excellent care by the section.” to the United States during Okinawa’s first the ceremony. She spoke of the history of listening to patients and As a result of the team’s Naturalization and Oath of Allegiance immigrants in the military. treating their concerns. hard work, patient satis- Ceremony of 2007 at the Camp Foster “As a nation of immigrants, our nation The staff was also re- faction increased by 400 Theater. has not fought a single war without the sponsive to the physical percent and wait time Sixty-one Marines and sailors and one support of immigrant soldiers,” Krusa- and emotional require- decreased by 75 percent, soldier became American citizens, accept- Dossin said. ments of all its patients. according to the award ing all the responsibilities and benefits it Robert Looney, the district director “It’s really good to see citation. entails, during the March 2 ceremony. of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration some recognition for the “I get stopped at the As U.S. citizens, the service members Services’ Bangkok District, swore in the hard work our staff puts commissary because peo- gained the right to vote, run for political new citizens. in all year,” O’Connor ple say the care at the office, hold select federal government jobs “Your sacrifice and service … is an in- said. “The staff worked hospital is so wonder- and have the right to receive assistance spiration,” Looney said. hard to care for all the ful,” O’Connor said. “We from any American embassy. Becoming a citizen has been an easier service members and worked on this problem “This opens new doors for the things process for service members since President families in Japan and the for over a year and a half. I want to do in life,” said Lance Cpl. Joao George W. Bush signed an executive order operating theater. With The patient dissatisfac- Vicente, a new American citizen originally July 3, 2002, that expedited the citizenship more than 100 deliver- tion we saw then can’t from the Republic of Cape Verde. application process for active duty service ies a month, keeping the be seen today, and that’s Vicente plans to use his citizenship to members serving on or after Sept. 11, 2001, patients satisfied is a how it should be.” one day pursue a career as a special agent because they are serving during wartime.

TEACH FROM PG 1 new location they may already meet, Roller said. options, scholarships and have to be recertified be- Recertification can also state employment resourc- cause different states have be a costly endeavor. That es. They can also obtain up different teaching require- is why the program also to $600 in reimbursements ments. provides advice on avail- for teacher certification “Some states comple- able financial assistance examinations, according ment each other and some and reimbursements for ex- to Roller. states don’t,” Roller said. aminations, Roller added. “The Department of “For example, to be certi- Military spouses looking Defense looks at teach- fied as a teacher in Alaska for more information can ing as a very professional you need to take an Alaska visit the program’s Web site and mobile career,” Roller history test.” at www.spousestoteachers. said. “It’s important that This program helps com or contact Spouses spouses are able to find spouses gain the state- to Teachers representa- Navy Lt. Cmdr. Angela Stanley accepts the TRICARE employment at every duty specific certifications they tives in the U.S. by calling Obstetric Care Patient Satisfaction Award on behalf of the station.” need in those areas and (800) 231-6282, DSN (312) U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa’s Obstetric Care Department Roller noted that each also helps them discover 922-6282 or by e-mail at from Navy Capt. Peter F. O’Connor Feb. 22 at the Camp time teachers move to a what requirements they [email protected]. Lester Chapel. Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Tina M. Felipe 8 OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | MARCH 9, 2007 Naha police increase sobriety checkpoints

Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso OKINAWA MARINE STAFF

CAMP FOSTER — The Okinawa Prefectural Police Department has in- creased the number of sobriety check- points in the Naha City area, accord- ing to Seiichi Kuniyoshi a managing officer with the OPP. Naha, a popular attraction due to its several night clubs, stores and dine-in- restaurants, is where the vast majority of drinking and driving incidents have occurred, according to Sgt. Glenn L. West, the chief accident investigator for the Camp Butler Provost Marshal’s Office. “The Japanese police are setting up visible checkpoints where they stop vehicles periodically and check for intoxicated drivers,” West said. “Some Lance Cpl. Marcus S. Cameron observes enemy movements using observation equipment Feb. 28 during close of their checkpoints aren’t going to be air support training on Camp Hansen. Photos by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein seen; they’re going to wait in one spot and randomly pull people over.” Though many of these service mem- bers may be aware of American laws against drunk driving, they may not be Targeting precision aware of the stricter Japanese Laws. “If someone is charged with driving while under the influence of intoxicat- 5th ANGLICO eyes close air support training ing liquor (DWI) or driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), they may end up facing jail time in a Japanese Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein prison,” West said. “A lot of people OKINAWA MARINE STAFF don’t understand just how badly they can ruin their lives if they are ever con- CAMP HANSEN — Marines with 5th Air Naval victed for either one of these offenses.” Gunfire Liaison Company practiced calling in Aside from facing a maximum sen- precision air strikes Feb. 26-28, training as four- tence of three years in a Japanese man teams directing aircraft to eliminate threats prison or possibly paying a ¥500,000 in urban environments. fine, active duty service members are The Marines focused on the independent col- also processed by PMO and may serve lection and organization of target information an additional six months in the brig. using observation equipment and the surveillance The convicted service member may capabilities of F/A-18C Hornets flying at an altitude also be reduced in rank, forfeit all pay of 7,000 feet. Then they chose the best course of and allowances, and have their driver’s action to eliminate the target; passed the informa- license revoked for the remainder of tion to the controller, an officer who authorizes the their tour and up to a year upon their air support; and awaited approval. return to the States. They also may be “The training makes the already qualified given a bad conduct discharge, West Marines more proficient at guiding air support said. to targets,” said Capt. John Steward, a controller “Depending on how thorough a with 2nd Brigade Platoon, 5th ANGLICO. “A lot of company’s background checks are, what we do is prosecuting targets and collecting finding work outside the military may surveillance to pass to higher.” be seriously impeded if they find DWI During the training, teams guided F/A-18 air- or DUI on your record,” West said. craft to targets using maps that displayed areas in “Add a bad conduct discharge to that painstaking detail. and it may be next to impossible to “The directions can be as descriptive as the find work.” northernmost window on the second floor,” Stew- Civilian government employees also art said. “Once we can confirm the aircraft has stand to lose a lot from a DWI or DUI the target, we can positively identify if the target conviction. They may lose their jobs is a threat or not.” Cpl. Hakeem K. Weston finds the simulated enemy’s and family members may be sent back The teams had to determine the best course location using a grid reference guide. to the U.S. of action to eliminate threats with minimal col- “If the base inspector says I don’t lateral damage. global positioning system guided missiles. want people who are going to be drink- “It’s a lot of responsibility to drop a bomb on “We’re not trying to damage anything more ing and driving on my base, he could a target,” said Cpl. Michael K. Grant, a fire chief than our positively identified bad guys,” Stewart have them sent back to the States and with 2nd Brigade Platoon. “This course gives our said. “We can limit the amount of damage by us- the service member would have to (controllers) confidence in our abilities to drop ing precise gear and precision-guided weapons. serve out the rest of his accompanied bombs on targets.” We can take out just a floor or room in a building. tour by himself,” West said. With the controller’s approval, aircraft elimi- We can completely destroy a building and leave “Even one drink is too many. Use a nate targets in the scenario using simulations of the building right next to it intact.” designated driver,” West said. OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | MARCH 9, 2007 9 Transitioning Marines eligible for new civilian development program

Press release

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — The Marine Civilian Develop- ment Program is a new program in- tended to help transitioning Marines develop effective private-sector skills using the foundation built during their service in the Marine Corps. “The goal of the program is to help Marines speed their adaptation to working in the private sector,” said Laura Bass, head of the Permanent Lt. Col. Michael Richardson speaks with a Japanese attorney during the first banquet and meeting for the new Change of Station Support Section at Okinawa Bench and Bar Association at the Butler Officers’ Club Feb. 23. Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Todd Headquarters Marine Corps. “MCDP is targeted at Marines who have honorably completed their term of American, Japanese attorneys service and have made the decision to return to the civilian sector. It does not compete with or replace the Marine Corps’ retention efforts or aim to improve legal services Congressionally mandated transition assistance programs.” Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Todd serve service members who may require Japanese MCDP will be targeting up to 800 OKINAWA MARINE STAFF legal representation. Marines 2007. MCDP is provided at The new association will be primarily a social no cost to the Marine Corps, par- CAMP BUTLER — Japanese and American attorneys club, Hager said. It will focus on providing service ticipating Marines, or employers. All gathered at the Butler Officers’ Club for their first members with the best legal representation and ser- lodging and meals are provided by banquet and meeting as the new Okinawa Bench and vices available. MCDP, as well as transportation and Bar Association Feb. 23. “The association provides military attorneys an child care, when required. Marines The new OBBA is an informal social club for at- opportunity to communicate with the Japanese legal attending the program must be in an torneys on Okinawa with the aim of furthering the community in Okinawa,” Hager said. “It will also pro- approved annual leave status. Cours- relationships between Japanese and American attor- vide several opportunities for service members who es will be held in Southern California neys so they can provide high-quality legal services have legal issues in Japan who cannot be represented and North Carolina on a recurring for service members and make new friendships, said by military attorneys to receive the representation basis throughout the year. 1st Lt. Rocky Vroman, an OBBA founding member. they need.” MCDP offers two courses of in- The banquet was intended to bolster membership American attorneys looking to join the OBBA can struction: a six-day Gold course for in the association and discuss functions of the club, contact 1st Lt. Rocky Vroman at 645-7918 or e-mail college graduates (enlisted or com- Vroman said. him at [email protected]. Japanese attorneys missioned personnel) and a four- Capt. Llyod Hager, OBBA’s senior founding mem- can contact Yuji Fujita at (098) 938-7370 or e-mail him day Scarlet course for high school ber, initiated the effort to create the OBBA to better at [email protected]. graduates. A Spouse Orientation is also offered in conjunction with both courses. Officers’ organization seeks to grow, diversify These courses are taught by a combination of successful business Lance Cpl. David Rogers misconception that the NNOA is a professionals and former Marines. OKINAWA MARINE STAFF black-only organization. Upon successful completion of the Founded in 1972, NNOA’s origi- program, Marines will be referred to CAMP KINSER — The recently nal mission statement pledged a MCDP’s national network of Fortune re-established Okinawa chapter commitment to the recruitment 500 companies for possible employ- of the National Naval Officers’ As- and retention of minority offi- ment but are not obligated to accept sociation held a prayer breakfast cers. an offer of employment. Program at Camp Kinser’s Surfside Club The organization brought to- Alumni are provided continued recently to recognize National gether minority officers to mentor coaching and assistance well after African American History Month each other and provide profes- Navy Cmdr. Brenda BradleyDavila the completion of the program to and reinforce the organization’s sional development, but its mission speaks at the National Naval ensure their success in the private Officers’ Association prayer diversity goals. statement was amended in 2003. sector. breakfast on Camp Kinser recently. The NNOA is an organization “A strong membership has to Photo by Lance Cpl. David Rogers To allow ample time for their ap- that supports the naval services be a diverse membership, not just plication to be processed, Marines in the development of a diverse racially but also in rank as well,” a ‘social group’ like so many or- interested in MCDP should apply officer corps through recruitment, McMillon said ganizations,” BradleyDavila said. three to six months before their end retention, and career enhance- The organization seeks to gain “It must stay focused on playing a of active or obligated service. ment, according to the NNOA more junior officers and midship- major role in the community.” Guidance on how to apply for the mission statement. men from the U.S. Naval Academy Local chapter members plan to program and approval procedures is Okinawa chapter members as well as senior officers interested continue extending invitations to published via MARADMIN 054/07. used the event to promote their in mentorship, McMillon said. potential new members to partici- For more information about the goal of becoming a more diverse Navy Cmdr. Brenda BradleyDa- pate in community events. Marine Civilian Development Pro- organization, according to Maj. vila, member of the national and “The strength of our Corps is its gram, visit the MCDP Web site at Chester McMillon, president of local NNOA chapters, was a key diversity, and we’re trying to bring http://www.marinecdp.org, or con- the Okinawa chapter. The national speaker at the breakfast. out that diversity as much as we tact Laura Bass at laura.s.bass@usmc. chapter has struggled with a public “This chapter must not become can,” McMillon said. mil. 10 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | MARCH 9, 2007

Sgt. Erin Rios greets her son, Mikey, on Camp Foster Sept. 7, 2006, after returning from a nearly seven- month deployment to Iraq. Today’s female Marines deploy as often as male Marines. Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso

Cpl. Valerie Gavaldon (right) helps Cpl. Roxanne Cox (left) adjust the front site post on her M16A2 service rifle during the live-fire portion of their training at Camp Korean Village, Iraq, July 31, 2006. The two were part of eight female Marines from different units within 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing who volunteered for the Lioness Program to conduct security searches of women crossing into Iraq. Photo by Staff Sgt. Raymie G. Cruz

Cpl. Maria T. Holman restrains Chris, her military working dog, during a controlled aggression exercise June 15, 2006, at the the Military Working Dog Kennel on Kadena Air Base. Holman recently returned Changing from Iraq where she earned a Combat Action Ribbon. Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso roles of Marinewomen Corps OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | MARCH 9, 2007 11

LEFT | 1st Lt. Veronica L. ConnollyMcDowell has served as an officer since 2003. She would not be in her current position if not for the contributions of female Marines such as Capt. Anne Lentz, the first female Marine officer, she said. Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso Women in the Marine Corps celebrate 89 years of service Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso tion’s official Web site. OKINAWA MARINE STAFF Female Marines have gone through more than their share of hardships on the FROM THE EDITOR: Since Opha Mae road to proving their place in the Corps, Johnson opened the door in 1918, female said 1st Lt. Veronica L. ConnollyMcDow- Marines have been an integral part of the ell, the training officer for Combat Lo- Marine Corps’ mission. In the 89 years gistics Battalion 4, 3rd Marine Logistics since, women’s roles have evolved and Group. But their accomplishments have their contributions have grown substantial- not been in vain. ly. To observe Women’s History Month, we “There isn’t a rear area anymore,” said recognize that evolution and highlight the ConnollyMcDowell, who served as a contributions of our Corps’ women. convoy commander in Iraq. “When I went to boot camp, the drill instructors always or almost a century, women have told us, ‘Don’t expect to be treated any been an integral part of the U.S. differently than male Marines.’ They were Marine Corps. Their role has right. When I was enlisted, I went to field changed significantly since 1918 operations and deployed just as frequently when women were allowed to as any male. It wasn’t about who was male join the Corps. or female; it was about being Marines.” FToday’s female Marine has more oppor- Some Marines remember a time when tunities than she did back then. What be- females weren’t expected to deploy at all, gan as a Corps of non-deployable reserv- much less find themselves fighting along- ists who served as secretaries, cooks or side male Marines in Iraq and Afghanistan. nurses is now a part of the regular Marine “Women in the Marine Corps have Corps serving in almost all occupations. stepped up and taken the lead by volun- Their history began in 1918 when Opha teering for billets and being much more Mae Johnson, the woman credited as be- aggressive than in the past,” said 1st Sgt. ing the first female Marine, was accepted Suzie M. Hollings, the company first into the Marine Corps Reserves. Twen- sergeant for A Company, Headquarters ty-three years later, Capt. Anne Lentz and Service Battalion, Marine Corps became the first female commissioned Base Camp Butler. “When I was a lance officer and Pvt. Lucille McClarren became corporal, they weren’t asking for female the first female active duty Marine. Marines to be stationed with division Since then, women have climbed or (force service support group) units. It through the ranks and earned their wasn’t our role to deploy. Today, a female the position in previously unattainable oc- lance corporal is no different than a male cupational fields. In 1996, Lt. Gen. Carol lance corporal. I’ve seen some amazing Mutter made history by becoming the first things from female Marines, and it’s only female Marine and second woman in mili- going to get better with time.” tary history to earn the rank of lieutenant For many female Marines, being a Ma- general. rine has nothing to do with gender. It is a Changing Today, female Marines serve in 93 calling to serve — something that tran- percent of all military occupational fields, scends gender or racial differences. It’s according to the Woman Marine Associa- about pride and service to country.

Cpl. Chaquitta C. Lambert memorizes a drill card before marching her squad of Feb. 27 on the Camp roles Foster Parade Deck while at the Camp Foster Corporals’ Marine Corps Course. Lambert is the III Marine Expeditionary Force Marine of the Year. Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan D. women Alfonso 12 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | MARCH 9, 2007 New command celebrates first anniversary, looks to add Marines in second year

MARSOC Public Affairs Operations Battalion, headquartered at Camp MARINE CORPS BASE Pendleton, Calif.; the 2nd CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. Marine Special Opera- – The Marine Corps add- tions Battalion, Foreign ed another page to its Military Training Unit, history Feb. 27 as the Marine Special Opera- Marines, sailors, civilian tions Support Group and employees and families Marine Special Opera- of Marine Corps Forces tions School, all located Special Operations Com- at Camp Lejeune, N.C. mand celebrated its first The core tasks assigned Cpl. Thomas A. Loveless, a nautical navigator with F Company, Battalion Landing Team anniversary as the Ma- to MARSOC by the US- 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, fires during a live-fire shoot on the USS Juneau flight rine Corps component of SOCOM Commander are deck Feb. 21. Photos by Lance Cpl. Eric Arndt U.S. Special Operations Foreign Internal Defense, Command. Direct Action and Special The celebration includ- Reconnaissance. ed a prayer breakfast, a According to MAR- unit-wide formation run SOC Commander Maj. and a dinner. A formal Gen. Dennis J. Hejlik, one anniversary ceremony of the highest priorities & was also held. for its second year is to Lock load Activated February recruit quality Marines 24, 2006, MARSOC now and sailors to fill the Marines target marksmanship training includes nearly 1,400 ranks of the new FMTU personnel and is on track teams and MSOCs. Lance Cpl. Eric Arndt to reach full operational MARSOC recently 31ST MARINE EXPEDITIONARY UNIT capability by September conducted its first offi- 2008. cial screening of potential s anyone who has seen a movie with “To be part of MARSOC applicants and will kick hard-boiled cops or trench coat-clad during this important his- off a formal assessment Aheroes knows, accurate marksman- toric time in our nation’s and selection program ship is easy not only when standing still, history is sobering,” said in May. but also while running sideways on a wall Sgt. Maj. Matthew P. In- “We need mature Ma- or speeding through Central Park in a gram, MARSOC sergeant rines who are smart, have commandeered taxicab. major. “Every day, we are combat experience and As the Marines and sailors of the 31st writing new history for are capable of operating Marine Expeditionary Unit, who actually our nation, U.S. Special independently,” said Col. fired weapons at targets aboard a naval Operations Command Pete Petronzio, MARSOC vessel can tell you, marksmanship in the and our Corps.” operations officer. movies is fictitious. Four MARSOC Foreign For more information “The problem with trying to shoot while Military Training Unit about MARSOC and the on the ship is that it’s not solid ground,” teams have returned from requirements to receive said Cpl. Thomas A. Loveless, a nautical deployments in support orders to one of its spe- navigator and one of 125 Marines and of USSOCOM and the cial operations units, sailors who participated in a live-fire shoot Global War on Terror- visit http://www.marsoc. on the flight deck of the USS Juneau Feb. ism. usmc.mil or contact the 21. “Right when you think you have your MARSOC includes five Marine Special Opera- shot, the ship could rock and mess up your major subordinate units: tions School at (910) 450- aim.” A round casing ejects from an M-249 Squad The 1st Marine Special 2722. The service members, belonging to F Automatic Weapon. Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, conducted “You just use everything you’ve been the training with M16 A2 Service Rifles taught in boot camp and the School of and M-249 Squad Automatic Weapons Infantry: put everything center mass. You as part of the Enhanced Marksmanship wait until your sights are on and you fire,” Program. he said. “The only thing you can do about The training increases service members’ the rocking (of the ship) is to anticipate it skill in close-quarters battle – engage- and not fire right when it swells.” ment with enemies that are 25 yards away Although it may not be as flashy as in or closer – and is invaluable for teaching Hollywood films, firing while adjusting to Marines and sailors, said Capt. Mike Cable, the Juneau’s constant motion became an- the company commander. other tool the Marines and sailors used to “The training teaches quick reactions, improve their marksmanship for an actual and it’s easy to modify it for the ship’s battlefield. flight deck,” Cable said. “You can never know what environment Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command Getting the hang of firing aboard a mov- you’re going to be shooting in,” Cable said. service members participate in a four-mile unit run ing ship adds several degrees of difficulty “If the Marines can shoot well here, with on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 27 to to the task, but it is not impossible to com- the wind and the motion, they’ll be that celebrate the completion of MARSOC’s first year. Photo by pensate for, Loveless explained. much better when they’re on solid ground.” Gunnery Sgt. Thomas C. Daley OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | MARCH 9, 2007 13

Lance Cpl. Ruben Rodriguez, a rifleman with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, conceals himself during a mechanized raid on Combat Town in the Central Training Area Feb. 13. Photos by Staff Sgt. Marc Ayalin Marines, sailors raid Combat Town 31st MEU exercise allows unit to sharpen logistical, tactical skills Staff Sgt. Marc Ayalin ship-to-shore movement is con- 31ST MARINE EXPEDITIONARY UNIT cerned,” Jones said. Though they may have faced a he Central Training Area’s few obstacles during the day-long Combat Town was awash evolution, Jones said his Marines Twith the sights and sounds and sailors accomplished their of an all-out Marine assault as goals of bringing together the Marines and sailors from E Com- company, which was reinforced pany, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine with a team of explosive ord- Regiment, the battalion landing nance disposal Marines, combat team of the 31st Marine Expedi- engineers and a Javelin weapons tionary Unit, practiced a mecha- team. The raid exercise also gave nized raid Feb. 13. them the opportunity to practice This exercise was conducted Military Operations in an Urban as part of the semi-annual Am- Terrain. phibious Ready Group Exercise “A mechanized raid is a 07-1 involving both the Essex good option if you don’t have Amphibious Ready Group and the means to do a helicopter the MEU. raid,” said Jones. “With addi- The exercise, according to tional weapons at our disposal, a Marines provide security during the exercise. Service members cleared Capt. Kemper Jones, E Co. com- mechanized raid provides troops buildings occupied by simulated enemy combatants and non-combatants. mander, was conducted to allow on the ground with more fire his unit the opportunity to train, support.” “I think by practicing these prisoners of war were detained, work and familiarize Marines During the raid, Marines scenarios it will help us gain the giving the Marines the opportu- with the Assault Amphibian Ve- cleared buildings and structures confidence necessary to carry nity to practice the processing of hicle detachment assigned to the filled with enemy combatants out the mission,” said Hickey. enemy combatants. BLT and to exercise their logisti- and noncombatants. According “This will also help command- When the raid was complete, cal and tactical operations. to Sgt. Christian Hickey, 3rd ers and key leaders like myself in the Marines loaded onto their “This exercise is good prac- squad leader, 2nd Platoon, quick practicing our decision-making Assault Amphibian Vehicles and tice for us and yet it is one of the decisions had to be made in tactics.” left town, bound for the USS more logistically and tactically determining whether to shoot or When the dust cleared and Juneau, which sat off the coast challenging evolutions as far as not to shoot. the noise settled, a dozen enemy several miles away. 14 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | MARCH 9, 2007 Family support network takes care of spouses of service members

Lance Cpl. David Rogers OKINAWA MARINE STAFF

hen the ground war began during Operation Desert Storm in January of W1991, Karen Hanovich, whose husband was deployed to the operation, came home to find a military support group of wives wait- ing on her doorstep. That type of family support effort even- tually evolved into the Key Volunteer Net- work, the official Marine Corps successor to the family support groups of the past. The network is especially vital for the spouses of service members stationed on Okinawa, according to Hanovich, the program manager Lance Cpl. Adam S. Degerstedt removes hand-cuffs from Lance Cpl. Dominel L. Norwood during for Marine Corps Family Team Building here. Prisoner Escort Class March 1 at the Camp Hansen brig. Photos by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein KVN, a component of Marine Corps Family Team Building, is a group of spouses within an individual unit who serve as a personal communication link between a commanding Chasers help those on the inside officer and families within his unit. Information about a deployed unit’s status travels from the commanding officer to the maintain outside responsibilities key volunteers, who then pass it to the fami- lies they support. Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein proper ways to conduct “A lot of times, this is the only way they OKINAWA MARINE STAFF escorts. During the train- would hear about (their spouse’s unit) com- ing, they review scenarios ing home,” said Hanovich. he concrete walls and and receive instructions Hanovich said she initially joined the steel bars of Camp on what to do if a prisoner network because she wanted to ensure other Hansen’s brig do not tries to escape, is injured or spouses were being properly taken care of, protectT military prisoners has a medical emergency. carry information from the commanding of- from filing taxes or making “We teach chasers where ficer and squash rumors. it to medical and dental ap- to take them for food and Each unit has a network, and the com- pointments, which require what to do in case of an manding officer determines the direction of prisoners to leave the brig. escape or emergency,” Wat- the network based on the needs of the unit. Service members re- kins said. “We cover cir- Within commands that deploy frequently, sponsible for escorting cumstances chasers could networks focus on taking care of families prisoners to such appoint- encounter when conduct- while the unit is deployed. ments are called chasers, ing escorts to places such “Before I was involved in the network, it and they are assigned from as lawyers’ offices and was a nice feeling knowing I wasn’t going a prisoner’s unit. medical or dental offices.” through this alone,” Hanovich said. To support the added The training also teach- Another responsibility of a key volun- Cpl. Gina M. Mercurio applies responsibility and qualify es them how to apply and teer is to identify those families that are restraints to Lance Cpl. Adam remove restraints, use eligible service members as S. Degerstedt while Lance Cpl. not ready for a deployment. Newly arrived chasers, the Marine Corps verbal commands to direct Dominel L. Norwood looks on Marines on Okinawa often quickly deploy, Base Camp Butler Brig on prisoners and the differ- during a Prisoner Escort Class. leaving families behind in unfamiliar sur- Camp Hansen offers Pris- ent custody classifications, roundings. oner Escort Classes every Stone said. To qualify as a chaser, a Key volunteers can provide information to Thursday, according to Although work sections Marine must have no non- families about local programs, services and Gunnery Sgt. Carl A. Stone, are not required to have judicial punishments or organizations available to assist them in any- the brig supervisor. chasers, they are required courts martial during their thing from child care to car troubles. “We don’t handle things to provide the necessary current enlistment. They “We take care of family readiness so (the for prisoners; all we do is number of chasers when also must be at least 19 units) can take care of mission readiness,” house them,” Stone said. one of their service mem- years old and an E-2, have Hanovich said. “When service members bers is put in the brig. served at least 6 months All the volunteer spouses within the get qualified as chasers, “It’s important for units on active duty following network go through basic training courses. it allows units to handle to have enough people to recruit training and have a The volunteers learn how to relay important appointments for their pris- pull from,” Watkins said. score of 100 in the general information, educate families on available oners.” “For example, if a unit has technical portion of the resources, and the importance of confidenti- Chasers have the respon- five chasers, but two are Armed Services Vocational ality, according to Meghan K. Jones, the key sibility of escorting prison- TAD (temporary additional Aptitude Battery. volunteer training technician. ers and detainees to legal duty), they still have three They also must be One of the ways the network maintains and medical appointments, left. So we try to get as mentally and emotionally families’ confidence is by taking care of their according to Staff Sgt. many qualified as possible.” stable with no physical or concerns confidentially, Jones said. Alison L. Watkins, the brig Watkins said the weekly speech impediments and “The training gave me the sense that the training chief. class can train and cer- must not be pending any command really cared about the family The Prisoner Escort Class tify as many as 50 service early separation, discharge members,” said Jones. “It also gave me the teaches service members members in one sitting. or investigations. tools to help out these families.” OKINAWA MARINE | SPORTS | MARCH 9, 2007 17

Marine Corps Base won the Southern Camp Commander’s Cup Basketball Tournament, defeating Killah Kinser 57-45. BASE EDGES

Edward Phillips fights for a rebound during the championship game of the Southern Camp Commander’s Cup Basketball Tournament March 3. Photos by Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey KINSER Kinser’s Southern CC Cup tourney run comes up short

Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey “We got a little fatigued in the end and OKINAWA MARINE STAFF allowed Kinser to come back,” said MCB coach Vincent White. “I had no doubt we arine Corps Base Camp Smed- would win the tournament; we just ended ley D. Butler defeated Killah up having to work a little harder to do it.” Kinser 57-45 in the final MCB stepped up their game after Killah round of the Southern Camp Kinser dealt them their first loss. They kept Commander’s Cup Basketball the lead throughout the entire final game. TournamentM March 3 at Marine Corps Air “Overall, we played well together and Station Futenma. had a few key players who really stepped Killah Kinser, from Combat Logistics up,” White said. Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, Fifteen teams took part in the tourna- ran out of steam after fighting their way ment, including four Okinawan teams. back from the losers’ bracket in the double- Camp Courtney hosted the Northern CC’s elimination tournament and beating MCB Cup Basketball Tournament March 2-3. 51-50 in a nail-biter to force a second cham- The top five teams from each of the two pionship game. tournaments will compete in the Com- “We played five games today and the last manding General’s Cup at Camp Foster game was a hard one,” said Killah Kinser’s March 26-30. An exact date will be deter- Chris Collier. “By the time we got to the mined later. second game (of the championship) we “There are a few things we need to work didn’t have any juice left.” on and fine tune, and we’ll be ready for the MCB sent Killah Kinser to the losers’ CG Cup,” White said. bracket after defeating them 50-45 in the Collier said Killah Kinser also plans to Kinser’s Clausky Luna tries to make his way past Jeffrey Gibson of Marine Corps Base. semi-final round. The tournament format make improvements before the CG’s Cup. put Killah Kinser in a must-win situation “We are going to take some time to re- as they faced the undefeated MCB team in cuperate, and we promise to take the CG’s the championship round. Cup,” Collier said. 18 OKINAWA MARINE | MARKETPLACE | MARCH 9, 2007

IN THEATERS SINGLE MARINE PROGRAM SCHEDULE Hiji Falls Hiking Trip a towel and lunch. Camp Foster, 7 a.m. MARCH 9-15 March 10 MCAS Futenma, 7:30 a.m. Start times are subject to change without notice. Sports, Tours and Camp Kinser, 8 a.m. Call in advance to confirm show times. Departure times: Recreation Program Bring: yen for entrance fees, Camp Courtney, 9:30 a.m. March 14-15 lunch and souvenirs Camp Hansen, 10:15 a.m. Departure times: KADENA FOSTER Camp Schwab, 10:45 a.m. Camp Schwab, 6:15 a.m. Paintball Camp Hansen, 6:45 a.m. March 21 634-4422 645-3465 March 11 Camp Courtney, 7:30 a.m. (sign up by March 16) Departure times: *Bring: yen for entrance fees, Departure times: FRIDAY Happily N’Ever After (PG), 6 FRIDAY The Number 23 (R), 7 p.m., Camp Kinser, 9 a.m. lunch and souvenirs Camp Schwab, 7:50 a.m. p.m.; Alpha Dog (R), 9 p.m. 10 p.m. MCAS Futenma, 9:30 a.m. Camp Hansen, 8:15 a.m. SATURDAY Happily N’Ever After SATURDAY Happily N’Ever After Camp Foster, 10 a.m. Whale Watching Tour Camp Courtney, 9 a.m. (PG), noon; Bridge to Terabithia (PG), (PG), 1 p.m., 4 p.m.; The Number 23 *Cost: ¥200 March 17 *Bring: a change of clothes 3 p.m.; Alpha Dog (R), 6 p.m.; Prime- (R), 7 p.m.; Alpha Dog (R), 10 p.m. *Bring a camera, a hat, sunscreen, Departure times: *Attire: old cammies val (R), 9 p.m. SUNDAY Happily N’Ever After (PG), SUNDAY Bridge to Terabithia (PG), 1 p.m., 4 p.m.; The Number 23 (R), Contact the Single Marine Program Office at 645-3681 for more information. noon; Happily N’Ever After (PG), 3 7 p.m. All pick-up points will be at Semper Fit gyms or the Foster Field House. p.m.; Primeval (R), 6 p.m. MONDAY The Number 23 (R), MONDAY Bridge to Terabithia (PG), 7 p.m. 7 p.m. CHAPEL SCHEDULE TUESDAY Primeval (R), 7 p.m. TUESDAY Alpha Dog (R), 7 p.m. Camp Foster MCAS Futenma Reconciliation, upon request WEDNESDAY Alpha Dog (R), 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY Primeval (R), 7 p.m. 645-7486/7487 636-3058 Blessed Sacrament Chapel, THURSDAY Wild Hogs (PG-13), Protestant: Sun., 8:30 a.m. Contemporary: Sun., 9 a.m. 3:30 p.m., Chapel 2; THURSDAY The Number 23 (R), 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Eastern Orthodox: Sun., Catholic: Sun., noon; Mon., Mass, 5 p.m., Chapel 2 9:30 a.m. 5 p.m.; Wed., 5 p.m. Sunday Masses FUTENMA Gospel: Sun., 11:30 a.m. Lutheran: 11:30 a.m. Mass, 8:45 a.m., Chapel 3; SCHWAB Latter-day Saints: Sun., 2 p.m. Mass, 12:30 p.m., Chapel 1; 636-3890 625-2333 Hindu Services: Sun. Camp Schwab Life Teen Mass, 5 p.m., (Hindu Room), noon 625-2644/2866 Chapel 1 FRIDAY Night at the Museum (PG), FRIDAY Primeval (R), 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Catholic: Mon.-Fri., 11:45 a.m.; Catholic: Sun., 8:30 a.m. SATURDAY Alpha Dog (R), Sat., 5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m. Episcopal: Sun., 9:30 a.m. Holy Day of Obligation Masses SATURDAY Night at the Museum (PG), 7 p.m. Jewish: Fri., 6:30 p.m. Protestant: Sun., 11 a.m. Mass, noon, Chapel 2; 1:30 p.m.; Charlotte’s Web (G), 6 p.m. SUNDAY The Pursuit of Happyness Muslim: Friday prayer at 12:45 p.m. Mass, 6 p.m., Chapel 3 SUNDAY Wild Hogs (PG-13), 1:30 (PG-13), 7 p.m. Camp McTureous p.m., 6 p.m. Camp Lester 622-7505 Protestant MONDAY Wild Hogs (PG-13), MONDAY Code Name: The Cleaner 7 p.m. 643-7226 Catholic: Sat., 5:00 p.m. Inspirational, 8:30 a.m., Chapel (PG-13), 7 p.m. Catholic: Sun., 8 a.m., Lester Lutheran: Sun. 9:45 a.m. 2; Evangelical, 9 a.m., Chapel 1; TUESDAY The Number 23 (R), Chapel; Wed., 11 a.m., Gospel: Sun., 12:30 p.m. Traditional, 10:30 a.m., Chapel TUESDAY Closed 7 p.m. Hospital Chapel 2; Gospel, 10:30 a.m., Chapel 3; WEDNESDAY The Number 23 (R), 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY Closed Protestant: Sun., 9 a.m., Camp Courtney Emmaus Communion Liturgical), Hospital Chapel; Sun., 10 622-9350 6:30 p.m., Chapel 3; Project 196 THURSDAY Closed THURSDAY Closed a.m., Lester Chapel Protestant: Sun., 9:30 a.m.; (Contemporary), 6:30 p.m., high Gospel: Sun., noon, Lester Chapel Liturgical, 6:30 p.m. school KINSER COURTNEY Catholic: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 637-2177 622-9616 Camp Hansen Fri., 7 a.m.; First Fri., Camp Kinser 623-4694 4:30 p.m.; Sun., 8 and 11 a.m. 637-1148 FRIDAY Alpha Dog (R), 7 p.m. FRIDAY Wild Hogs (PG-13), 6:30 Catholic: Sun. 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