but it came down to executing executing to down came it but exercises. Command-directed Pacific and ofStaff JointChiefs on spent money for bursement reim 2007 as year latefiscal in 11th hour.” the at another million dollars on them tract requests without dropping con existing with capacity at essentially operating ing Office had also Contract our Regional We items. less-essential other and that plasma trumps pay, screens and must Corps Marine the bill a is MEF “This comptroller. III the King, Kevin Col. require ment got that’s to happen,” urgent said an is Iraq to Systems Command. Corps Marine to according devices, mines and improvised explosive from protection improved vide pro to chassis raised and hull V-shaped special a with built are vehicles The MRAP to Iraq. tant Ambush Protected vehicles the shipment of new Mine Resis fund help costs to expedite transportation to recently Corps funding to Headquarters Marine maintenance and operations in Iraq. in of Marines safety the a great way to found spend it: invest it in quickly leaders MEF surplus at the end of 2007,fiscal budget unexpected an with up Force ended rine Expeditionary CAMP FOSTER — When III Ma okinawa Rogers David Cpl. Lance Iraq in Marines $1 million to fund returns MEF III

Inside “We weighed several options, III MEF received $4.6 million vehicles armored “Getting million $1 returned MEF III

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violence prevention campaign. prevention violence staff i ng ad ng see FUNDS pg. 7 i October 5,2007 fference pg 6 ------III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Bases Japan Hansen Sept. 22. 22. Sept. Hansen Camp on Peralta Sgt. of remembrance in plaque a unveil general, commanding Force Expeditionary Marine III the Zilmer, C. Richard Gen. Lt. and Peralta, Rafael Sgt. of mother the Peralta, Rosa Hansen building named for ‘selfless’ Marine capabilities. Corps-wide a of defense part air as of deactivated was restructuring and 1982, 1, July Air Corps transformation established Marine at was which ceremony battery, The deactivation 28. a Sept. during Futenma colors with Station battery’s along the 18, Group retires Control unit, Air the from Marine sailors Battery, and Stinger 1st Marines of officer commanding left), (far Doucette David Maj. 1st S close look at the consequences of of consequences the at look close criminal behavior during a visit to to avisit during behavior criminal About 80 fifth-graders get an up- an get fifth-graders 80 About scared stra scared the Camp Hansen Brig. Brig. Hansen Camp the Photo by Lance Cpl. Kristofer Atkinson Kristofer Cpl. Lance by Photo tinger Battery says farewell says tinger Battery pg. 10 i ght Softball Tournament, knocking off off knocking Tournament, Softball the Hard Dawgs in the title game. title the in Dawgs Hard the BLT 2/1 sails through the Camp Camp the through sails BLT 2/1 Schwab “Last Man Standing” Standing” Man “Last Schwab Peralta was assigned during during assigned was Peralta which to Unit, peditionary heroism, the 31st Marine Ex Iraq. in of Marines team a save to grenade enemy an from blast the smothering ago, years three nearly life diminished since he gave his ta’s ultimate sacrifice has not The — memory of Sgt. Peral Rafael HANSEN CAMP combat Rocke E. Ethan Sgt. and Sadaghiani Kamran Cpl. i n full sw n full o oo Prlas c of act Peralta’s honor To

correspondents pg. 17 SEE STORY ON PAGE 7 PAGE ON STORY SEE www.okinawa.usmc.mil i ng - - . . Photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Knallay M. Kevin Cpl. Lance by Photo that have joined us today today us joined have that general. commanding Force III Expeditionary Marine the Zilmer, C. Richard family members and immediate Lt. Gen. Peralta’s were attendance in those Among ceremony. the commemoration witnessed guests and Sept. 22. Hall Hansen headquarters Peralta for Fallujah, named battle its Camp 2004 November the “The tea rs of a ngels ngels a of rs tea “The Dozens of Marines, sailors see P ERALTA pg 6 Okinawa Marine | News | October 5, 2007 

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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  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. Most travel agencies on Okinawa offer historic Peninsula Hotel in Kowloon, which houseboats. And the world’s largest outdoor transportation packages to Hong Kong. runs from $400-$600 per night. There are Buddha (more than 100 feet tall and weigh- Haines is a contributing writer for the many hotels in the $300-$400 per night range. ing 250 tons) can be visited on Lantau Island, “Okinawa Marine” newspaper.

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FUNDS from pg 1 briefs against an identified Global War on Terrorism bill vs. iden- tifying new requirements and MMOA visit quite possibly being unable to Monitors from Headquarters Marine obligate those funds, certainly Corps’ Manpower Management Officer not on anything as important Assignments branch will be in Okinawa as the MRAPs. This issue was Oct. 10-12. discussed with the MEF CG An “all hands” brief for aviation of- and Chief of Staff and the guid- ficers will be held Oct. 10 from 7:30 to ance was that it made sense to 9 a.m. at the Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Theater. Aviation commu- give up the funds for a higher nity interviews will take place at the priority,” King said. Futenma Dining Facility. U.S. Sen. Joseph Biden, Jr., Ground officers will have their brief spoke about the importance Oct. 10 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Camp of getting the MRAP vehicles Foster Theater. Ground community to Iraq during a congressional interviews will take place at the Foster proceeding March 28 in Wash- An explosive ordinance disposal variant of the Mine Resistant Community Center. ington D.C. Ambush Protected Joint EOD rapid response vehicle undergoes To sign up for an interview, visit “That statement that these the first shot of a four-shot series of test explosions at the the III Marine Expeditionary Force MRAPs provide four to five Aberdeen Test Center in Maryland. III Marine Expeditionary Force SharePoint Web site at https://portal. times more protection than recently returned $1 million to Headquarters Marine Corps to mce.3mef.usmc.mil/sites/g1/mmoa/de- help fund the transportation of new MRAP vehicles to Iraq. Photo up-armored Humvees is not my fault.aspx. courtesy of the Aberdeen Test Center estimate,” Biden said. “That is The MMOA schedule is as follows: the judgment of our military Staff at the time, discussing his (improvised explosive device) leaders.” requirements to have MRAP attacks by as much as 80 per- • Oct. 10 Biden added that Gen. James vehicles in Iraq. cent,” he said. Briefs, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Conway, Commandant of the “Multi-National Forces – III MEF is scheduled to Interviews, 9:30 a.m.-noon Marine Corps, wrote a message West estimates that the use of receive five of the MRAP ve- Interviews, 1-6 p.m. March 1 to Gen. Peter Pace, the MRAP could reduce the hicles for training purposes in Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of casualties in vehicles due to the near future. • Oct. 11 Interviews, 7:30 a.m.-noon Interviews, 1-6 p.m. PERALTA from pg 1 pulled it under his body before it exploded, • Oct. 12 underscore the importance of what we have sacrificing himself to save his fellow Marines. Interviews, 7:30 a.m.-noon done in this dedication,” said Zilmer during his “Sergeant Peralta’s honorable service to the na- speech, as rain fell in the Okinawan afternoon. tion and Corps, courageous actions in the heat of Zilmer highlighted Peralta’s efforts and how his battle, commitment to the Corps, his unit and Ma- Holiday greetings actions epitomized Marine Corps leadership. rines and sailors is self evident to those here today Army and Air Force News will record holi- day greetings for service members and their “Today we honor the life, service and act who wear the cloth of our nation,” said Zilmer. families Oct. 9 at the Globe and Anchor on of bravery of a man who personified our core Peralta’s mother, Rosa Peralta, his sister Camp Foster and Oct. 10 at the Camp Hansen values,” Zilmer said. “We pay homage to his Karen and brother Ricardo flew from San Diego Post Exchange from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Service sacrifice by dedicating this building in his to attend the ceremony. Mrs. Peralta, along with members should call 645-9306 to schedule a memory so that future generations of Marines Zilmer, unveiled the placard and cut the ribbon time. Greetings will also be conducted at the and sailors will learn of Sgt. Peralta’s valor and, on the building’s entrance commemorating her Banyan Tree House on Kadena Air Base Oct. just as importantly, never forget his selfless son’s sacrifice. 6 and Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To attend deeds on the battlefield.” During a reception, the Peralta family remi- that session, call 634-3813. Peralta was killed Nov. 15, 2004, during nisced about their fallen hero. Mrs. Peralta said Operation Phantom Fury while leading a team her son lived life to the fullest and was proud of adventure activity club of Marines clearing his military service. The Kadena Aero Club and the Great Okinawa District of the Boy Scouts of buildings in Fallujah, Ricardo said his America are joining forces to form Crew 1200, then an insurgent hot- brother worked as a a new group for boys and girls ages 14-21 bed in Iraq’s Anbar “Today we honor the life, member of the Cali- which focuses on aviation-related activities. Province. fornia Conservation A kick-off meeting will be held Oct. 9 at 6 A firsthand account service and act of bravery of a C o r p s a f t e r h i g h p.m. at the Schilling Community Center on from Cpl. T. J. Kaem- school, building pro- Kadena Air Base. For more information, call merer, a former III man who personified our tective fire barriers. 645-9236. Marine Expedition- “He wanted some- ary Force combat cor- core values.” thing more,” recalled Professional dinner respondent who fell the 17-year-old. “He Marine Corps Air Station Futenma will in with Peralta’s team — Lt. Gen. Richard C. Zilmer wanted a challenge, so host a Sergeants Major and Master Gunnery on Sgt. Rafael Peralta Sergeants Professional Dinner at the Habu during the chaotic bat- he joined the Marine Pit Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. For more information, tle, was published in Corps.” call 636-3110. the Okinawa Marine Ricardo said his shortly after the incident. Kaemmerer gave a mo- brother is his hero, and he plans to follow Per- halloween costume contest ment-by-moment recollection of Peralta’s heroic alta’s footsteps and enlist in the Marine Corps Mihama American Village will host a actions. The article can be found at http://www. after high school. Halloween costume contest Oct. 31 at the okinawa.usmc.mil. “I am doing this for my brother,” he said mod- Performance Square near the Ferris wheel at According to Kaemmerer, while aggressively estly. “I am proud to be an American, but I am 6 p.m. Registration is from 3 to 6 p.m. Cash moving room to room in one of the buildings, doing this for my brother to make him proud.” prizes of $300, $200 and $100 will be awarded Peralta threw open a door that concealed three Peralta’s example of leadership, bravery and for first, second and third place. For more insurgents. Caught in a crossfire between the en- professionalism is a tale that will inspire the information, call (098) 926-3838. emy and his own Marines and seriously wounded, 31st MEU and Marines throughout the Corps TO SUBMIT A BRIEF, send an e-mail to Peralta dropped to the floor and moved aside to for years to come, said Zilmer. [email protected], or fax your give the Marines a clear line of fire. The insurgents Kaemmerer’s gripping, detailed account request to 645-3803. The deadline for submitting responded by throwing a grenade at the Marines. can also be found at http://www.marines.mil. a brief is noon every Friday. The Okinawa Marine Peralta, still conscious on the floor and de- Search for “Sgt. Rafael Peralta” (use quotation reserves the right to edit all submitted material. spite his wounds, reached for the grenade and marks), and click on “A hero’s sacrifice.” Okinawa Marine | News | October 5, 2007  MWSS-172 welcomes new sergeant major

Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Knallay Depot San Diego, Calif. In February of 2004, Marquez okinawa marine staff After completing the Basic Land- reported to 4th Low Altitude Air ing Support Specialist Course at Defense Battalion, 4th Marine CAMP FOSTER — Sgt. Maj. Ma- Camp Lejeune, N.C., in 1990, Mar- Aircraft Wing at Pasadena, Calif. rio A. Marquez assumed duties quez reported for duty with Beach He deployed with Company A, as sergeant major of Marine Wing and Terminal Operations Company, Provisional Security Battalion, 3rd Support Squadron 172, replacing 3rd Landing Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, to Al Asad Sgt. Maj. John C. Carman during a Force Service Support Group, in Airbase from August 2004 until ceremony Oct. 2. Marquez Carman Okinawa, Japan. March of 2005. Carman, who joined the squad- Marquez’s other assignments Marquez’s awards include the ron in January 2006, will serve 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine include drill instructor duty with Meritorious Service Medal, the with Combat Logistics Battalion Division where he served as the 1st Recruit Training Battalion at Navy and Marine Corps Com- 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group at company first sergeant for Com- MCRD San Diego and a tour as the mendation Medal with one gold Camp Lejeune, N.C. pany A. operations chief for Marine Expe- star, the Navy and Marine Corps Marquez, who was promoted to Marquez enlisted in the Marine ditionary Force Service Support Achievement Medal with four gold sergeant major in August, comes Corps in 1989 and attended recruit Group 24, 24th Marine Expedition- stars and the Outstanding Volun- to MWSS-172 from 1st Battalion, training at Marine Corps Recruit ary Unit at Camp Lejeune, N.C. teer Service Medal. Stinger Battery deactivates after 25 years of service

Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Knallay Many of the unit’s Ma- okinawa marine staff rines extended on station to deploy with their fellow MARINE CORPS AIR STA- Marines and said it is dis- TION FUTENMA — The heartening to see the bat- 21st and final commanding tery go. officer of 1st Stinger Battery, “I extended to deploy with Marine Air Control Group my Marines to Iraq and now 18, bade farewell to his Ma- we are parting,” said Cpl. rines and sailors during a Anthony Delmont, a gunner deactivation ceremony at with the unit. “It’s like leav- Marine Corps Air Station ing your family.” Futenma Sept. 28. Lance Cpl. Kevin Over- The battery was estab- ton, also a gunner, shared lished July 1, 1982. Delmont’s sentiments. “Thank you for your he- “This unit has made me roic, untiring efforts … and what I am,” Overton said. “I for letting me be your leader,” Marines with 1st Stinger Battery perform a final review during the Battery’s deactivation wouldn’t trade (my experi- said Maj. David Doucette, the ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Sept. 28. Photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Knallay ence) here for anything. We commanding officer of the are a very tight unit, so it’s battery, as he addressed his “Our Marines will leave specialties or transfer to one dwell ratio closer to 2-to-1, sad to see us break apart.” Marines and sailors. and go to various other units of the remaining battalions as intended by All Marine Along with its recent sup- The deactivation is part and those units will be better at either 2nd Low Altitude Message 008/07, said Cic- port of Operation Iraqi Free- of a Corps-wide transforma- because of them,” Cicchi- Air Defense Battalion at chinelli. dom, the battery has sup- tion and restructuring of air nelli said. MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Coincidentally, the order ported exercises throughout defense capabilities, accord- Service members with or 3rd LAAD Bn. at MCAS to deactivate was released in the Western Pacific, acting ing to Col. Matthew R. Cic- the battery were given the Miramar, Calif. October 2006, shortly before as the only ground-based air chinelli, the commanding option to lateral move into These moves will help the unit received another defense unit within III Ma- officer of MACG-18. other military occupational bring the deployment-to- order to deploy to Iraq. rine Expeditionary Force. ‘Letters from Okinawa’ highlights Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Lance Cpl. Robert C. Frenke give people the chance to (express themselves) in domestic violence is a problem in every commu- okinawa marine staff an anonymous environment and maybe encourage nity, this campaign has a broader impact on the them to make use of our services.” community, Marti said. CAMP FOSTER — Base officials on Okinawa are The campaign’s motto is “Peering into affected According to Department of Defense estimates, taking a fresh approach to raising awareness about lives through personal creations,” Marti said. domestic violence cases have declined in the domestic violence this year by providing insider Base officials hope to contribute to the progress military from about 29 per 1,000 people in 1998 perspectives and insights into the problem. made by the National Coalition Against Domestic to about 25 per 1,000 in 2003. In the “Letters from Okinawa” campaign, people Violence, which established October as Domestic Officials from all four services also signed a affected by domestic violence anonymously sub- Violence Awareness Month in 1987. proclamation at Building 1 on Camp Foster Sept. mitted letters, journal entries, stories, artwork and Trends in domestic violence have decreased 28 to help bring awareness to domestic violence and poetry that focused on the issue. The entries were since the coalition began raising awareness of the show the military’s commitment to reducing the collected by Marine Corps Community Services’ issue, and there has been a drastic change in the amount of domestic violence in the community. Counseling and Advocacy Prevention department understanding, acknowledgment and reaction to During the gathering, Lt. Gen. Richard Zilmer, throughout September. Selected entries will be the crime, according to the coalition’s Web site. the III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding displayed at the Camps Foster, Kinser and Courtney Two years later, Congress jumped on board General, spoke about domestic violence. libraries during the second week of October. with the coalition’s efforts, recognizing Domestic “Although the trends of domestic violence seem “We developed this campaign to try and person- Violence Awareness Month by enacting com- to be decreasing, we still have too many instances alize it for the civilian and military community on memorative legislation and promoting campaigns of domestic violence,” Zilmer said. Okinawa,” said Tobin Marti, a prevention specialist to help raise awareness within the military. For more information about domestic violence for MCCS’ CAPD. “Hopefully, this campaign will CAPD hopes that by letting people know that awareness, contact CAPD at 645-2915.  Okinawa Marine | NEWS | October 5, 2007 Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society looks to attract volunteers

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CAMP FOSTER — The Navy-Ma- rine Corps Relief Society Okinawa will host a Meet and Greet Luau, offering free food and prizes at their headquarters building on Camp Foster Oct. 18. The NMCRS Okinawa staff faces a difficult challenge each summer, annually losing around 60 percent of its volunteers due to service members rotating to and from Okinawa. This year’s moves have been especially difficult for the private, non-profit organiza- Interested tion because III Marine Expeditionary Force Marines, along with soldiers with the Mongolian Armed Forces, detain a in becoming a many of the simulated rioter during the Non-Lethal Weapons Executive Seminar Demonstration Sept. 19 at the Five Hills Navy-Marine volunteers who moved Training Area, Mongolia. Photos by Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso Corps Relief were respon- Society sible for re- volunteer? cruiting oth- U.S., Mongolian forces conclude ers. Call 645-7808 In an effort for details to r e c over, the NMCRS training with riot demonstration s t a f f o r g a - nized the luau to attract more Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso volunteers, according to Renee okinawa marine staff Jaffer, an NMCRS Okinawa relief services assistant. FIVE HILLS TRAINING FACIL- The organization is currently ITY, Mongolia — Marines and operating with 17 active volun- sailors with III Marine Expedi- teers, but needs at least 40 to pro- tionary Force and soldiers with vide adequate services to military the Mongolian Armed Forces con- members, said Jaffer. cluded the Non-Lethal Weapons During the luau, attendees will Executive Seminar 2007 with a be treated to Hawaiian cuisine non-lethal weapons demonstra- and will have the chance to enter tion here Sept. 19. raffle drawings for prizes includ- After a week of intensive train- ing NMCRS branded T-shirts and ing, U.S. and Mongolian service umbrellas. members conducted a non-lethal Following dinner, staff mem- weapons demonstration for of- bers will brief attendees about the ficers from more than 20 Asian Lance Cpl. Dillon Lucero, a simulated rioter, is detained during the demonstration. NMCRS mission and how they countries at the Five Hills Train- can help, said Christianne Witten, ing Facility. used the techniques they shared training was a great collaboration chairman of publicity for NMCRS The demonstration displayed earlier in the week to suppress a effort.” Okinawa. the non-lethal skills and tactics crowd of Mongolian soldiers act- With NOLES 2007 at an end, NMCRS provides financial, taught during the week-long semi- ing as aggressors. several MAF officers expressed educational, and emergency as- nar and promoted the training to As the aggressors became more their heartfelt thanks toward the sistance to members of the U.S. the international representatives and more uncooperative, the Ma- Marines. Naval services, retirees and their observing the event, said Maj. rines and MAF soldiers escalated “I have personally worked with eligible family members, she Michael C. Conover, the officer in their force using non-lethal muni- the Marine Corps since 2003 and said. charge of the SOTG Detachment. tions such as tasers and pepper truly love it,” said Mongolian Maj. Witten said volunteers with the The purpose of the seminar spray. Dashjivaa Ariunbold, a peace sup- organization will spend much of was for U.S. and Mongolian forces Brig. Gen. Peter Talleri, the port operations specialist with their time helping people prevent to share alternative methods of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Mongolian Armed Force’s Foreign and resolve financial emergen- preventing chaos during peace- MEF, commanding general, who Cooperation Department. “With cies. keeping operations. was there to observe the event, this demonstration, we had the “Volunteers visit units and “The demonstration shows said he was impressed with the opportunity to show our generals financially train Marines and other countries how they can de- demonstration. how important this type of train- sailors so they’re not coming to escalate a situation so they don’t “The demo is a wonderful ex- ing is and that we must teach it to us as a last resort,” Witten said. have to resort to lethal force,” ample of two foreign countries everyone in the MAF. I am very “They have a direct impact on the Conover said. working together during peace thankful to the Marine Corps local military community.” During the demonstration, the keeping operations,” said Talleri. for that and for all the training To attend the luau, call NMCRS Marines and Mongolian soldiers “This training is just world class. we did together to help improve Okinawa at 645-7808 by Oct. 11. formed riot-control formations and SOTG and the MAF’s side-by-side Mongolia.” Okinawa Marine | NEWS | October 5, 2007  SRT Marines eye jungle training Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac position and you’re close okinawa marine staff enough that the enemy will easily be able to shoot CE N T R A L T R A I N I NG you, even with a low range AREA — Staring through weapon such as a pistol,” binoculars, Sgt. Geoffrey Furgason said to his Ma- Furgason scans his jungle rines after they stalked too surroundings. Somewhere close to him. in the dense, dark foliage The stalkers spent hours three of Furgason’s Marines low crawling through the are stalking him and trying thick forest. Moving at to take him out — unless he a snail’s pace, they took can find them first. hours to cover distances Furgason has the ad- that would take a few min- vantage. He knows they’re utes to walk and learned coming, and he has noth- that it takes a lot more than ing to do but scan the physical skill or stamina to jungle in front of him and be a good stalker. wait for them to make a “The stalk was definitely mistake and disturb the a lot harder than I thought vegetation enough for him it would be,” said Lance to spot them. Cpl. Richard Edgar, an en- The stalkers, on the Sgt. Geoffrey Furgason, a marksman and observer team leader with the Marine Corps Base Camp try member with SRT. “The other hand, have to move Butler Provost Marshal’s Office Special Reaction Team, scans the jungle attempting to locate other exercise was more mental ever so carefully at a slow SRT Marines during an exercise in the Central Training Area Sept. 28. Photos by Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac than physical; discipline pace that is often agoniz- was definitely needed. ing. One by one, Furgason tactics. Any little thing you do can locates and picks them The skills they prac- give away your position off as they approach. And ticed Sept. 28 in the Cen- and there are all kinds of while the disadvantaged tral Training Area are use- animals, such as banana Marines aren’t successful, ful for the SRT Marines, spiders, messing with you the enhanced concealment who could find themselves while you’re trying to low stalk exercise they are reacting to a scenario in crawl and stay quiet.” participating in improves which sneaking up on While SRT Marines usu- their ability to approach and quickly neutralizing a ally won’t find themselves a target from the jungle target would be necessary, called out to a jungle area, undetected. such as an armed suspect Furgason said the training It’s not the most likely of who has taken hostages, is still a valuable asset for scenarios for the members Furgason said. the Marines. of the Provost Marshal’s The exercise involved Cpl. Justin Converse, a breacher, conceals himself in the “Even though we con- Office Special Reaction three stalkers and one ob- jungle as he attempts to advance on an observer undetected. duct our training out in Team, but the team, whose server, and the goal was for the jungle, we learn and mission is essentially to the stalkers to move within fire two clear shots without spotted. hone the mental and physi- serve as Marine Corps 100 meters of the observer giving away their position. “If you’re closer than 100 cal discipline it takes to Base Camp Butler’s SWAT undetected. The stalkers If a stalker got closer than meters, it doesn’t matter if do our job in any kind of team, constantly trains on also had to be in a position 100 meters, they would you get your shots off. You environment we may find a myriad of specialized that would allow them to fail even if they were not have now given away your ourselves in,” he said. Education day encourages parents to be child’s ‘first teacher’

Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso “A parent is a child’s first teach- said. “They have to make sure they tences using his vocabulary words okinawa marine staff er,” she said. stay in contact with their children and he told me, ‘I don’t know what Children are often confused as much as possible while they’re to write about, Mom,’” said Dawn KADENA AIR BASE — All parents because of the differing teaching gone, even if it’s by telephone. They Yates, the Marine Corps Base Camp want their children to succeed, and styles of parents and teachers, she need to continue being a part of Butler school liaison officer. “So I ensuring a child starts on the right added, but these techniques make it their child’s life.” asked him to take out a list of ideas foot begins at home. easier for the children to learn. But the one thing Allen stressed that his teacher made the class That’s why more than 150 par- The program coordinators began above all else is that parents need write. As soon as he read it the ideas ents on Okinawa came together the day with classes regarding to make the learning process fun whipped right out and his work was Sept. 25 for Parent Education Day military culture and how it affects for their children. done in no time. It was great seeing at Stearley Heights Elementary a child’s education. “Kids like it when their parents the skills I learned in action.” School. For example, parents often re- read or draw with them,” she said. Allen said a large number of The event was designed to teach turn from deployments and their “It shows the children that their parents attended the event and it parents how to help enhance their children refuse to listen to them parent is interested in what they’re seemed to be an overall success. children’s academic performance due to a sense of abandonment, doing and it allows the parent to “We never expected to have at home by learning the techniques Allen said. It is a problem that has guide the child to do things to im- so many parents from all over and terminology used in the class- affected even the brightest of her prove their performance.” Okinawa attend,” Allen said. “It room, such as understanding the students, but it can be resolved, Within the first couple of days really went off without a hitch writing process of young minds she said. after the workshop, several of the and I’m confident that the program and reading children’s literature, “Parents need to spend more parents began using the techniques helped many of the parents. Now according to Eleanor Allen, a lit- time explaining to their children and saw immediate results. all we can do is sit back and see eracy facilitator with the school. why they have to go away,” Allen “(My son) had to write some sen- how the children progress.” 10 Okinawa Marine | FEATURE | October 5, 2007

Edward C. Killin Elementary School fifth-graders wait to be released from a sally port at the Camp Hansen Brig Sept. 27 during a tour of the facility. Sally ports are a controlled entry into a facility where one door can not be opened until the prior door is closed and locked. Photos by Cpl. Warren Peace

Students explore the day room and cells of the Camp Hansen Brig. The children also had the chance to ask an inmate questions about his crime and his time in the correctional facility.

Killin students watch through bars as inmates of the Camp Hansen Brig eat lunch. Okinawa Marine | FEATURE | October 5, 2007 11

Fifth-graders arrive at the Camp Hansen Brig for a tour of the facility. During the tour, the children explored the different areas of the facility and spoke with staff and an inmate. Killin time Fifth-graders tour Camp Hansen Brig

Cpl. Warren Peace breakfast. ... I don’t have any okinawa marine staff friends in here. I consider them more like acquaintances. ttention in the brig: ... I wish I could go back and Stand by for lock- undo it,” he answered. down.” “It’s like a very long time- “AIt was 10 a.m. on Sept. 27, out,” said one of the students and about 80 Edward C. Killin in response to Mack’s answers. Elementary School fifth-grad- Once Mack returned to ers were arriving at the Camp the prison population, the Hansen Brig on two yellow children explored the brig’s buses. facilities. They saw prisoners “Attention in the brig: eating their lunch as static Commence lockdown. Cease filled a small TV in the din- all prisoner and detainee ing area. They also visited a movement.” day room surrounded by two The facility was secured. floors of cells. After having Lance Cpl. Elizabeth Skala, a It was the first time the correctional specialist, searches lunch in the day room, the children visited a prison, 10-year-old Gillian before the tour. guards let the children walk but statistically four of the through the cells. jail-house tourists could be expects to be released in No- As bad as things may seem back. One in 15 Americans is vember. He said he deserted in the brig, it is much better incarcerated for some period to spend time with his family, than spending jail time in of their life, according to a who was going through hard a state prison, according to 2001 Bureau of Justice Statis- times. Since then, he has not Terry Johnson, a chaperone for tics report. been able to communicate the tour and a former Adult The school’s faculty mem- with them except through Basic Education teacher for bers are hoping to curb that letters and won’t see them the Utah State Prison. number among their students, during the eight months he is There are no weapons according to Timothy McCar- in the brig. inside the building, and life ty, a fifth-grade teacher with “I learned to cherish family is much safer for the inmates the school. They hope a tour and everything I didn’t appre- and staff, said Johnson. He of the brig will change some ciate before, like waking up also emphasized the profes- of their students’ futures by in my own bed,” he told the sionalism of the staff and the allowing them an inside view children. safety of the children. of how breaking the law can His words caught the atten- “The guards did a great job. negatively impact one’s life. tion of many of the children. There are so many variables, “The consequences can be Their hands rose one after an- but they maintained a very pretty severe,” said a prisoner other when the guards opened controlled environment,” he who, for the sake of privacy, the floor to questions. said. will be referred to as Mack. “What did you have for With their new insight into “Being separated from loved breakfast?” prison life, the children got ones and friends is difficult.” “Do you have any friends back on buses bound for Kil- Mack, who spoke to the here?” lin, talking about their experi- children during a question “Would you do it again?” ence and laughing about Mack and answer session, has been Mack didn’t smile while he saying he watched FOX’s in the brig since April for de- answered. Are You Smarter than a 5th serting the Marine Corps. He “I had french toast for Grader? the night before. “(Jail) is like a very long time-out.” Killin students watch through bars as inmates of the Camp Hansen Brig eat lunch. ­— A Killin Elementary School fifth-grader 12 Okinawa Marine | FEATURE | October 5, 2007

Cpl. Josh Henderson, a communications specialist with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base, takes in the Cape Zanpa view Sept. 29. Photos by Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso One-day getaway Cape Zanpa features a variety of scenic activities along Okinawa’s western coast

Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso view of Okinawa. tures a playground, restau- okinawa marine staff The lighthouse earned a rants, shops and barbecue place in American and Japa- pits and is guarded by a 30- ervice members look- nese history when it was foot stone Shisa (lion-dog). ing for a leisurely day used as a landmark by U.S. Visitors looking for a enjoying Okinawa’s forces prior to their initial relaxing spot to sunbathe Snatural scenery need look assault on the island on can lounge on Zanpa Beach, no further than Cape Zanpa. April 1, 1945 during World located less than 500 meters The location is indicated War II. south of the lighthouse. Oth- on most maps as either Cape The ocean below, with er beach attractions include Zanpa or Bolo Point, and its abundance of coral reefs, water sports such as jet ski- the area’s most dominating is a popular snorkeling and ing, banana-boat riding and feature is the Bolo Point scuba diving area. kayaking. lighthouse. Tourists can also spend To get there, take High- Sightseers can wind their the day at the Zanpa Misaki way 58 north from Camp way to the top of the light- Recreation Plaza, located less Foster, turn left onto Route 6 A variety of beaches are within walking house for ¥150 and take in than 100 meters south of the and follow the signs to Cape distance of lighthouse parking lot. a picturesque, panoramic lighthouse. The plaza fea- Zanpa. Okinawa Marine | FEATURE | October 5, 2007 13

A 30-foot stone Shisa (lion-dog) guards the Zanpa Misaki Recreation Plaza. Kayaking near Zanpa Beach is a popular activity.

Zanpa Beach is located outside of the Okinawa Zanpa Misaki Royal Hotel where tourists have an array of water sports at their disposal, such as jet skiing and kayaking.

Sightseers can tour the Bolo Point lighthouse for ¥150 and take in a picturesque view of the island.

Numerous rock formations surround the area. 14 Okinawa Marine | FEATURE | October 5, 2007 Base officials: Parents best defense against Internet predators

Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac okinawa marine staff

or kids, the Internet can poten- tially become a cyber jungle filled with online predators. However, Fwith proper education and attention from parents, cyberspace can become much more kid-friendly. To protect children from the dangers that exist online, parents need to be aware of a myriad of issues, according to the Camp Foster Personal Services Center. Parents need to stay educated about the Internet and online dangers and be generally aware of what their children are doing and where they are going online. “The best thing for parents to do is Cpl. Sean E. Weaver, a ground communication electronics repairman with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, start talking to their youngsters before 3rd Marine Division, gets his night vision goggles inspected with red flashlights before performing night-fire they start using the Internet,” said To- training in the Yausubetsu Training Area Sept. 19. Photos by Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett bin Marti, a prevention specialist with the Marine Corps Community Services Counseling and Advocacy Program. “Children learn fast these days, and if parents are left behind in the learning Illuminate, eliminate curve, there isn’t much they can do to keep their kids safe.” Marti said one of the biggest dangers 3/12 Marines perform night live-fire exercise on the Internet is chat rooms, where children may encounter predators who Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett will try to lure them into giving out okinawa marine staff personal information. Predators will try to appear friendly and may even arines participating in the Yausubetsu convince some children to meet them Artillery Relocation Training Exercise in person. 2007 in Hokkaido, Japan, took to the Youngsters should keep in mind Mcover of darkness during night-fire training that people online may not be who Sept. 19-20. they seem, and it’s easy for predators The Marines, with 3rd Battalion, 12th Ma- to pose as someone else. An example rine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, familiar- would be a 40-year-old man claiming ized themselves with night vision goggles and to be a 12-year-old girl. the AN/PEQ 2, a rifle-mounted infrared-laser Marti advises that parents never sight, to enhance their ability to engage en- Chief Warrant Officer 2 John A. Ferguson, the allow a child to arrange a face-to-face emies at night. nuclear, biological and chemical officer for 3rd meeting with someone they contact on Chief Warrant Officer 2 John A. Ferguson, the Battalion, 12th Marines, gives a class on night vision the Internet without parental permis- head instructor, said familiarizing the Marines goggles and the AN/PEQ-2, a rifle-mounted infrared sion. Parents are also encouraged to with night vision equipment is vital because laser sight, before conducting night-fire training. tell their children to never respond to night operations play a significant part in messages that are suggestive, obscene, today’s warfare. “It is designed to illuminate a room and have belligerent, threatening or make the “Night optics are huge in Iraq,” he said. “If a dot out there … to see the enemy and sight child feel uncomfortable. you’re able to use the equipment properly, you him in without looking through the sights,” While most parents can’t monitor can not only see the enemy but also set your Ferguson said. “It enables a Marine to shoot a their child’s online activities at all sights on him. It’s very discouraging for insur- weapon in positions he couldn’t before and em- times, there are several other steps gents and that’s going to save lives.” ploy it at night so he can effectively illuminate they can take to protect their children. After several classes covering the equip- and eliminate the enemy.” To help with Internet supervision, ment, the Marines performed firing drills while Sergeant Gustavo Paulino, a weapons coach parents can try putting the computer wearing the equipment. During the first night, during the training, explained the difficulties of in the living room as opposed to a the Marines fired at stable targets from fixed maneuvering with the goggles on. bedroom. positions. The second night began with firing “It’s hard to walk or to do anything because Parents should also check Web logs drills while maneuvering and culminated with you have no depth perception,” he said. “It’s im- and history to monitor where their a simulated assault. portant for the Marines to get comfortable with children are going online and con- Though many of the Marines had used the equipment now so they’re prepared during stantly update their Internet security NVGs before, very few had experience with the actual combat operations.” to filter out undesirable Web sites. Al- AN/PEQ 2. After the training, Ferguson said the most though many operating systems today The AN/PEQ-2 has two infrared lights: a important thing the Marines should remember have built in safety features, Internet laser used as a sight and a beam to illuminate is that darkness can be used to their advantage. users can always find new ways to an area, neither of which can be seen without “If they take anything away from this train- defeat them. NVGs. A thumb switch to turn on either of the ing, I want them to understand that nighttime “Overall, the best thing a parent can lights can be mounted on the grip of a weapon, is nothing to be scared of,” he said. “Nighttime do is learn about the Internet together hand-guards or wherever the user finds it most is something that we have to own, and we can with their child,” Marti said. comfortable. do that using the NVGs and the AN/PEQ2.” Okinawa Marine | Sports | October 5, 2007 17

“When you have the defense I have behind me, it tends to make any pitcher look good.”

­— BLT 2/1 pitcher Larry McConnell

Hard Dawgs’ Stephen Greulich charges toward second base as BLT 2/1 pitcher Larry McConnell releases the ball during the championship game of the Camp Schwab Last Man Standing Softball Tournament Sept. 29. BLT’s defense clamped down on the Hard Dawgs in the title game, posting a 16-3 victory. Both teams will participate in the Northern Camp Commander’s Cup Tournament Oct. 6-7. Photos by Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Todd Chasing the Cup BLT 2/1 breezes through Northern CC Cup tune-up Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Todd them to climb their way okinawa marine staff out of the losers’ bracket. The Hard Dawgs were LT 2/1 left no ques- not the only team that tion about who was struggled, though. Bthe top contender to BLT swung the bats well win this year’s Northern throughout the tourna- Camp Commander’s Cup ment, displaying a power- Tournament after a domi- hitting offense that none nant performance in the of the teams could stop. Open Camp Schwab Last Michael Overton, BLTs Man Standing Softball right-center fielder slugged Tournament Sept. 29. four out of the park and The team breezed shortstop Josh Vega had through the tournament two in-park home runs undefeated, outscoring during the tournament. four other teams with a Pitcher Larry McCon- Hard Dawgs and BLT 2/1 players greet each other at the conclusion of the championship game. combined tournament nell looked flawless, forc- score of 48-6. ing several easy pop flies the few runs BLT allowed and sportsmanship,” said its winning streak in the In the championship and ground outs, but he at- came only after they had a Stephen Greulich, Hard Northern Camp Com- game, BLT won by the tributed his success to the comfortable lead. Dawgs coach. “I usually mander’s Cup Tournament largest margin of the rest of his team’s defense. Defending against their hate losing, but after this Oct. 6-7 at Camp Schwab, tournament, beating Hard “When you have the de- power sluggers was just tournament I was as hap- McConnell said. Dawgs 16-3. fense I have behind me, it as difficult, as only Com- py as if we won. I would “I am very confident we The championship game tends to make any pitcher bat Assault Battalion held love to play them again will win the CC Cup, but blowout didn’t come as look good,” he said. them to less than 10 runs. because we will only get you can never count any- a surprise. Earlier in the Just getting on base “They are a very solid better playing teams like one out because anything tournament, BLT defeated against BLT proved dif- team, and I definitely re- that.” can happen in softball,” he Hard Dawgs 12-2, forcing ficult for other teams, and spect them for their talent BLT looks to continue concluded. 18 Okinawa Marine | Marketplace | October 5, 2007 single marine program events in theaters oct 5-11 October 13 | deep-sea fishing expedition • Dive into an underwater adventure during a day of deep- Movie schedule is subject to change without notice. Call in advance to sea fishing. • Cost: $55 per person (includes fishing pole and confirm show times. For a complete listing, visit http://www.aafes.com. bait). This trip is limited to 18 participants. Bring lunch, snacks, beverages, sunscreen, hat, towel and appropriate weather gear.

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