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1St Stinger Battery Says Farewell III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Bases Japan October 5, 2007 www.okinawa.usmc.mil III MEF returns 1st Stinger Battery says farewell $1 million to fund Marines in Iraq Lance Cpl. David Rogers OKINAWA MARINE STAFF CAMP FOSTER — When III Ma- rine Expeditionary Force ended up with an unexpected budget surplus at the end of fiscal 2007, MEF leaders quickly found a great way to spend it: invest it in the safety of Marines in Iraq. III MEF returned $1 million in operations and maintenance funding to Headquarters Marine Corps recently to help fund transportation costs to expedite the shipment of new Mine Resis- tant Ambush Protected vehicles to Iraq. The MRAP vehicles are built with a special V-shaped hull and raised chassis to pro- vide improved protection from mines and improvised explosive Maj. David Doucette (far left), commanding officer of 1st Stinger Battery, Marine Air Control Group 18, along with devices, according to Marine Marines and sailors from the unit, retires the battery’s colors during a deactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Corps Systems Command. Station Futenma Sept. 28. The battery, which was established July 1, 1982, was deactivated as part of a Corps-wide “Getting armored vehicles transformation and restructuring of air defense capabilities. SEE STORY ON PAGE 7. Photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Knallay to Iraq is an urgent require- ment that’s got to happen,” said Col. Kevin King, the III MEF comptroller. “This is a bill the Hansen building named for ‘selfless’ Marine Marine Corps must pay, and that trumps plasma screens and Cpl. Kamran Sadaghiani the November 2004 battle other less-essential items. We and Sgt. Ethan E. Rocke for Fallujah, named its Camp also had our Regional Contract- COMBAT CORRESPONDENTS Hansen headquarters Peralta ing Office operating essentially Hall Sept. 22. at capacity with existing con- CAMP HANSEN — The Dozens of Marines, sailors tract requests without dropping memory of Sgt. Rafael Peral- and guests witnessed the another million dollars on them ta’s ultimate sacrifice has not commemoration ceremony. at the 11th hour.” diminished since he gave his Among those in attendance III MEF received $4.6 million life nearly three years ago, were Peralta’s immediate in late fiscal year 2007 as reim- smothering the blast from family members and Lt. Gen. bursement for money spent on an enemy grenade to save a Richard C. Zilmer, the III Joint Chiefs of Staff and Pacific Rosa Peralta, the mother of Sgt. Rafael Peralta, team of Marines in Iraq. Marine Expeditionary Force Command-directed exercises. and Lt. Gen. Richard C. Zilmer, the III Marine To honor Peralta’s act of commanding general. “We weighed several options, Expeditionary Force commanding general, unveil heroism, the 31st Marine Ex- “The tears of angels but it came down to executing a plaque in remembrance of Sgt. Peralta on Camp peditionary Unit, to which that have joined us today SEE FUNDS PG 6 Hansen Sept. 22. Photo by Lance Cpl. Kristofer Atkinson Peralta was assigned during SEE PERALTA PG 6 MAKING A DIFFERENCE SCARED STRAIGHT IN FULL SWING Base officials are raising awareness About 80 fifth-graders get an up- BLT 2/1 sails through the Camp DE I about domestic violence through a close look at the consequences of Schwab “Last Man Standing” “Letters from Okinawa” domestic criminal behavior during a visit to Softball Tournament, knocking off violence prevention campaign. the Camp Hansen Brig. the Hard Dawgs in the title game. INS pg. 7 pg. 10 pg. 17 Okinawa Marine | NEWS | October 5, 2007 3 MARINE CORPS Around the BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, approach Combat Town during a helicopter raid course Sept. For more Marine Corps stories and photos, 24. Photo by Cpl. Andrew J. Carlson CorpSvisit http://www.marines.mil MARINE BARRACKS WASHINGTON | The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs a synchronized drill movement during Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort’s annual Battle Color Ceremony at the MCAS parade field Sept. 18. Photo by Lance Cpl. Nikki M. Herman MARINE CORPS BASE, CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, set up a “Missing Man” table during a Prisoners of War and Missing in Action National Recognition Day observance MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. | Marines from Motor Transport Platoon, Sept. 14. Photo Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, by Cpl. R. Drew 2nd Marine Division, carry a simulated wounded Marine to an MV-22 Osprey during Hendricks casualty evacuation training Sept. 13. Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Zahn Okinawa Marine | OPINION & EDITORIAL | October 5, 2007 5 Explore Hong Kong: The ‘other’ China Joe D. Haines I couldn’t resist a visit to the Peninsula, along with the newly opened Hong Kong Dis- the oldest hotel in Hong Kong, built in 1928. neyland. Ocean Park on Hong Kong Island is od bless the Brits! They are not only Walking into the Peninsula’s ornate lobby also a favorite of young and old alike. If you great allies, but they produced some was like walking back in time to colonial didn’t lose enough money at the horse races, Gincredible colonies. Every former Hong Kong. Lunch in the lobby was superb the casinos of Macau are just a 45-minute British colony I’ve visited has retained its and the ambience priceless. ferry ride away. distinctly English flavor — and Hong Kong Restaurants are on every street corner. I have purposely left shopping for last. You is no exception. Many provide whatever sea creature you’re could easily shop from noon to midnight, After a couple of unpleasant opium wars, hungry for swimming about in a tank on the the operating hours of most stores. Every Hong Kong was ceded to the British empire. sidewalk. A favorite eatery for tourists is the major fashion designer in the world is amply The arrangement eventually took the form famous floating Jumbo Kingdom Restaurant represented. Wherever you turn, you see of a 99-year lease, which expired in 1997. in Aberdeen Harbor. Chanel, Prada, Vitton, Armani, Versace and Since then, Hong Kong has been part of Com- Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Rolex. Lower-end brands are munist China. But aside from the People’s English and American restau- also available. Republic flag and a few pictures of Chairman rants abound — even an Out- The nightlife Even for non-shoppers, walk- Mao, you’d never know you were in a com- back Steakhouse and Ruth’s ing through Stanley Market, munist country. Chris Steakhouse for those in Hong Kong the Ladies Market and down My first visit to Hong Kong as a kid nearly hankerin’ for some choice beef. Nathan Road is a fun experi- scared me out of my wits — and that was just Pubs and bars are ubiquitous. never seems to ence as merchants try to hawk landing at the airport. The old airport was in The Charles Dickens Pub in the their wares. High-rise modern the midst of the city and known by pilots as Excelsior Hotel on Hong Kong stop. Thousands shopping malls are plentiful. one of the most difficult commercial airports Island was top notch, with cold Times Square was my favorite in the world at which to land. beer and one of the best bread of people move — mainly because it houses I remember a death grip on the armrests as puddings I’ve enjoyed in years. in never-ending Page One, the largest bookstore the plane dropped out of the clouds between For theater lovers, London in Hong Kong. mountains and buildings onto a runway West End productions are waves through Having been starved of a de- extending into the harbor. Fortunately, a new regularly staged. For horse rac- cent bookstore for nearly a year airport on nearby Lantau Island is much less ing fans, you have the choice the streets, with in Okinawa, Page One was an stressful; however, it is a 45-minute drive to between two tracks: Happy unexpected pleasure. I passed a Hong Kong Island. Valley on Hong Kong Island and neon signs light- couple of blissful hours brows- Hong Kong is a small island with more Sha Tin in the New Territories, ing through new releases and than 1.6 million inhabitants, making it one which can accommodate 90,000 ing the way. old friends. of the most densely populated places in the spectators. Hot dogs, cold beer The nightlife in Hong Kong world. Just across the harbor to the north is and betting on the ponies make never seems to stop. Thou- Kowloon Peninsula, a part of greater Hong for an excellent afternoon. sands of people move in never-ending waves Kong. Sightseeing is popular in Hong Kong. through the streets, with neon signs lighting The choices for lodging are innumerable One of the half-day bus tours is a good way the way. Taxis, together with double-decker and mostly expensive. There really is no to get your bearings. I chose one that went buses, street cars and subways keep the traf- “bad” location since wherever you stay you up to Victoria Peak, the highest point in fic humming along. seem to be in the thick of the action. Choices Hong Kong, which can also be reached by Hong Kong is one of the most vibrant cit- vary from a very nice YMCA (I’m not kidding) aerial tram. A harbor cruise on a sampan ies in the world, with something for every- at $88 per night to my personal favorite, the gives visitors a first-hand look at life on one.
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