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CAUAYAN PROVINCE, Republic of the Philippines — Marines and sailors of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade provided assessments and initial recovery assistance to victims of Typhoon Juan (international name, Megi) here Oct. 21. The 3rd MEB, comprised of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Combat Lo- gistics Regiment 35 and Marine Aircraft Group 36, was participating in Amphibi- ous Landing Exercise 2011, a bilateral training exercise and security assistance program between the U.S. military and the Armed Forces of the Philippines. When the typhoon hit Oct. 18, the Marines suspended the exercise to wait for the storm to pass. Soon after, 3rd MEB was called upon at the request of the Government of the Republic of the U.S. Marines and sailors along with their Filipino counterparts conducted initial bilateral recovery assistance in the Philippines for air support. areas impacted by Typhoon Juan (international name Megi) Oct. 20-22. Members of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary According to the Philippine National Brigade, conducted initial bilateral recovery efforts in Isabela province, Republic of the Philippines, Oct. 21. During Disaster Risk Reduction and Manage- this period, U.S. military and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel delivered more than 170,000 pounds of ment Council, the storm left 26 dead relief supplies to affected areas. According to the Philippine National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management and 39 injured. Council, the storm had so far left 26 dead and 39 injured. Photo by Cpl. Brandon L. Saunders see HADR pg Postal Service offers tips for safe, timely holiday gift mailing

Lance Cpl. Heather N. Choate okinawa marine staff Drive to begin accepting toys CAMP FOSTER — Halloween is just around the corner and the December holiday season is not far behind as Cpl. Kelly R. Stevens There will be many toy drop sta- evidenced by the wrapping paper and ornaments already okinawa marine staff tions on Okinawa including one at the on sale in stores. exchanges, Navy Federal Credit Union, These are indicators that it will soon be time to mail CAMP FOSTER — Toys for Tots will be Community Bank, community centers, holiday gifts to loved ones back home. kicking off its annual toy drive Nov. 6 at Child Development Centers and various To ensure gifts arrive home in time for the holiday the Camp Foster Post Exchange at 9 a.m. other locations. There will also be a toy season, Marine Corps Bases Japan Postal Services has and the Kadena Air Base Base Exchange drop station located at the Torii Beach tips to properly and efficiently mail packages. at 11:30 a.m. post office. Service members should bring holiday packages to the This year, the 2010 Marine Corps Re- “For a (child) in need at Christmas post office early, said Sgt. Robert C. Allen, noncommis- serve Toys for Tots campaign on Okinawa time, that gift is probably the most im- sioned officer in charge at the Camp Foster Post Office. has set a goal of collecting 13,000 new, portant thing in the whole world for him see MAIL pg unwrapped toys to hand out to children. see TOYS pg

WHEN DOGS FLY MARINE CORPS FORCES JAPAN PMO canines log time in the sky COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN OVERSEAS ‘10 during helicopter training to prepare

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Passing of colors U.S. Marine Corps History Division s your commandant, I want to say, first and foremost, Oct. 29, 2001 – The 4th Marine Expeditionary Bri- thank you ... For your willingness to serve our nation at gade (Anti-terrorism) was reactivated after nearly 10 a critical time in its history, for what I know have been years. Operating out of Camp Lejeune, N.C., the unit, A built around an existing infantry battalion, combined your many sacrifices, for your continued courage in the face of great elements of the Marine Security Guard Battalion, Ma- danger and, finally, thank you for your fidelity to each other, to our rine Security Forces Battalion, and Chemical/Biologi- mission and to our Corps. Our performance at home and abroad, in cal Incidence Response Force. A Fleet Anti-terrorism garrison and in combat, has earned us the right to stand proudly in Security Team was also formed to strengthen the 4th the long and illustrious line of Marines who have gone before. MEB (AT). Quickly responding to the need for such a Throughout this remarkable period in our history, Gen. Conway force in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, the and his wife Annette have led our Corps with wisdom, strength and Marine Corps had announced plans to create the anti- grace. Their many initiatives will serve us well as our Corps con- terrorism brigade Oct. 4. tinues its march into uncertain times. I am grateful for their leader- Oct. 31, 1919 – A patrol of Marines and police- ship, and on behalf of the Marine Corps family, Bonnie and I wish men, led by Sgt. Herman H. Hanneken, disguised them godspeed. themselves as Cacos, armed gorillas, and entered While we remain focused on combat operations in Afghanistan, the headquarters of the Haitian Caco Leader, Char- leaders at all levels must consider the likely challenges of the next lemagne Peralte, killing the bandit chief and dispers- two decades and how the Corps will meet them. The future will ing his followers. Hanneken and Cpl. William R. But- ton were each awarded the Medal of Honor for these be different from the world we knew prior to the attacks on 9-11. actions during the Haitian Campaign 1919-1920. Through innovation and a willingness to adapt, we will remain America’s expeditionary force in readiness. Nov. 1, 1918 – During World War I, 2nd Infantry My priorities as commandant: Division, V Corps, First Army, commanded by Maj. • We will continue to provide the best trained and equipped Ma- Gen. John A. Lejeune, attacked German positions in rine units to Afghanistan. This will not change. This remains our the Argonne Forest, France. As the war was ending, top priority. Marines broke through the German lines and pursued • We will rebalance our Corps, posture it for the future and the fleeing enemy. aggressively experiment with and implement new capabilities and Nov. 2, 2007 – Marines assigned to Task Force organizations. National Capitol Region deployed to Iraq for seven • We will better educate and train our Marines to succeed in months. The unit of more than 200 Marines, mostly distributed operations and increasingly complex environments. volunteers, from various Washington D.C. commands, • We will keep faith with our Marines, our sailors and our families. was formed to give Marines assigned to nondeploy- On Oct. 29, I will release my Commandant’s Planning Guidance. ing units a chance to deploy. I direct every Marine to read my guidance to better understand the Nov. 3, 2001 – During the Global War on Terrorism, way ahead. Over the next several months, Sgt. Maj. Kent and I will the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Opera- be visiting many of you at major bases and stations throughout the tions Capable), I Marine Expeditionary Force, aboard world. I look forward to hearing your thoughts, concerns and ideas the USS Peleliu, flew its first bombing missions as as we prepare the Corps for the uncertain future. part of Operation Enduring Freedom. Harrier pilots with the 15th MEU (SOC) dropped 500-pound MK-82 bombs on Taliban and al-Qaida targets located in Semper Fidelis, southern Afghanistan. The 15th MEU (SOC) had been James F. Amos operating from the Arabian Sea since late September. General, U.S. Marine Corps Commandant of the Marine Corps Nov. 4, 1983 – The Department of Defense estab- lished a commission headed by retired Adm. Robert L. G. Long, to investigate the Oct. 23 suicide attack on the headquarters building of Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 24th Ma- rine Amphibious Unit, at Beirut Rafiq Hariri Interna- tional Airport, in Lebanon.

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FORT BONAFACIO, Republic of the Philip- pines — U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philip- pines personnel celebrated the conclusion of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2011 during a closing ceremony here Oct. 22. The ceremony culminated the exercise during which the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and the Armed Forces of the Philippines trained bilaterally to improve interoperability, increase readiness and continue to build professional relationships between the two countries. Throughout the exercise, AFP and U.S. personnel conducted training evolutions including an amphibious raid, boat raid, jungle warfare training and a variety of air training missions. Philippine Air Force personnel logged 13 hours of flight time and flew 11 sorties during the exercise, according to Col. Joven Ronan, exercise director, Philippine Air Force. Exercise participants completed a series of civil-military operations, to include engineer- A bilateral color guard presents the colors during the closing ceremony of Amphibious Landing Exercise ing, dental, veterinary and medical projects. 2011 at Fort Bonafacio, Republic of the Philippines, Oct. 22. Throughout the exercise, the Armed Forces of During medical and dental projects, more the Philippines and U.S. personnel conducted training evolutions including an amphibious raid, boat raid, than 3,500 patients were treated, according to jungle warfare training and a variety of air training missions. Photo by Gunnery Sgt. J. L. Wright Jr. Ronan. During several community relations projects, Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general, by the performance of both his Marines and U.S. service members and their counterparts 3rd MEB, adding that the recent strike of Ty- U.S. service members. provided a variety of items including books, phoon Juan (international name Megi) caused “I want to share my warmest appreciation clothes, desks and toys to children located the brigade to miss only a few training opportu- for you all,” he said. “I look forward to beauti- throughout Luzon. nities. “We did most of the training we wanted ful meetings and training opportunities in the “The local government officials and citizens to accomplish ... and we did it together.” future.” were very pleased with all of the community The keynote speaker, Brig. Gen. Rustico O. For more stories, photos and videos relations projects,” said Ronan. Guerrero, the commandant of the Philippine from Phiblex ‘11, visit www.facebook.com/ “Phiblex was a complete success,” said Brig. Marine Corps said he is extremely impressed Phiblex11.

TOYS from pg 1 at that time,” said Staff Sgt. Henry Borom, a Toys for Tots coordi- Fire memorial ceremony nator for the 2010 Okinawa campaign and individual mobilization augmentee for III Marine Expeditionary Force on Camp Foster. “In this tough economy, there might be some parents out there who commemorates victims can’t do this for their (children). Toys for Tots steps in and tries to Cpl. Thiara Espinosamejia hill from several huts. The rains help every (childs’) Christmas dream come true.” camp fuji public affairs office from Typhoon Tip eroded the wall Toys for Tots is still looking for volunteers for this year’s drive. and allowed a bladder to break free; “We need volunteers,” said Borom. “Any Marine, soldier or sailor CAMP FUJI, Japan — Camp Fuji Ma- hoses sprang loose, releasing 5,000 who wants to put on their dress uniform can come stand at the toy rines remembered their fellow fallen gallons of gasoline. drop boxes. Any airman can come and help us sort out the donated Marines in an annual fire memorial A heater inside one of the huts gifts as well. We’re always looking for volunteers.” ceremony for those who died in a fire ignited the gasoline. People are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys of all kinds on Camp Fuji on Oct. 19, 1979. The Flames erupted immediately. Lo- for children aged newborn to 16 years. ceremony took place at the camp’s cal firefighters were on scene within “We know everybody’s situation is different, but we encourage flagpole Oct. 19 at 8 a.m. 10 minutes. Fifty-one Marines and them to do their best when donating toys this year because this is “Each year, we are honored to three Japanese were injured, out of a worthy cause,” said Borom. conduct a remembrance event to those 54, 13 died. The toys collected by Dec. 19, the last day to donate, will be commemorate the terrible tragedy During the ceremony, a bell rang distributed to children of military members as well as to children which affected so many lives of the for each of the 13 Marines who in the local community here. (Battalion Landing Team 2/4) Ma- lost their lives in that fire. Their “If (service members are) already on the holiday food voucher rines and their families,” said Col. names were: Pfc. Robert L. Brees, program, they will receive toys for their children, and the same Craig S. Kozeniesky, commanding Pfc. Thomas J. Breunig, Lance Cpl. applies to Air Force members who are part of the Angel Tree pro- officer, Combined Arms Training Willie Davis Jr., Lance Cpl. Philip gram,” said Borom. “Each unit also has a unit representative who Center, Camp Fuji, Marine Corps E. Dupont, Pfc. Tyrone C. Elem, will identify (members) in their command who are in need, and Bases Japan. “It’s also fitting that we Lance Cpl. Ernest E. Gutierrez, Pvt. those (identified) will receive toys for their children as well.” honor the brave Japanese firefighters Gregory L. Hassel, Pfc. Roger A. Lar- “The chaplains usually pick an organization to provide gifts to and emergency services that came to son, Lance Cpl. L.C. Malveaux, Cpl. each year, such as an orphanage or a single parents program out in the Marines’ aid.” Colim Miller, Lance Cpl. Orlando town,” added Borom. In 1979, Typhoon Tip, the strongest E. Sandoval, Lance Cpl. Robert V. “There are (children) out there who are in need every day,” said storm to strike mainland Japan in Smith Jr. and Lance Cpl. Stephen Staff Sgt. Donna Gregory, a Toys for Tots coordinator with III MEF. more than 13 years, hit Camp Fuji. R. Turner. “One toy could bring them the little bit of happiness that they didn’t A fuel farm consisting of two rub- “We’ll always remember the have before.” ber storage bladders kept in place sacrifice by all involved,” said For more information about donating to or volunteering for Toys by a retaining wall sat just up the Kozeniesky. for Tots, call at 645-8068. okinawa marine | NEWS | october 29, 2010

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Fright night cancelled Due to the approaching Typhoon Chaba, Amos takes command as CMC Fright Night on Camp Foster Oct. 29-30 has been cancelled.

Kadena High School College Night College Night will be held in the Kadena High School gym Nov. 4 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to provide information and details about colleges they attended. If you would like to volunteer, visit www.okinawa.pac.dodea.edu and click on College Night to register. For more information, call 634-3852.

Holiday Food Voucher Program The Holiday Food Voucher Program ensures eligible families are able to have a festive meal during the holiday season by providing financial relief in the form of food vouchers that families can redeem at Defense Commissary Agency commissaries on the island. For more information, call 645-3172.

Influenza Vaccinations AVAILABLE Gen. James Amos, left, receives the Marine Corps colors from Gen. James T. Conway, right, as Sgt. Maj. Influenza vaccinations are mandatory Carlton W. Kent, Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps, salutes during a change-of-command ceremony at Marine for all active duty service members. See Barracks Washington Oct. 22. Conway relinquished command of the Marine Corps to Amos, who became the medical for your vaccination. 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps. Amos said he is ready to lead the “nation’s most ready force.” Recent The immunization is also available for humanitarian operations in Haiti, Pakistan and combat operations in Afghanistan are prime examples of all beneficiaries. For more information or the Corps’ worth to this nation and their readiness as a force, “and that will continue to be my main focus to make an appointment, contact: as commandant,” said Amos. Photo by Cpl. Bobby J. Yarbrough • U.S. Naval Hospital immunizations clinic at 643-7441, • 18th Medical Group Kadena Clinic at 630-4415, • Bush Family Medicine Clinic on Service members clean community Camp Courtney at 622-7632/7633, • Kinser Family Medicine Clinic at Lance Cpl. Michael Iams After the cleanup, the vol- 637-4995. okinawa marine staff unteers piled the trash into one For more information, visit www. big pile to be properly disposed vaccines.mil or www.cdc.gov. URASOE CITY, Okinawa — of and then cooled off from the Forty Marines and sailors with hard day’s work with refresh- Kadena Special Olympics Volunteers Combat Logistic Regiment 35 ments. Volunteers are needed to help with the and Combat Logistic Regi- “The best part of the day was Kadena Special Olympics scheduled for ment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics hanging out with the children,” Nov. 6. To adequately support the event, Group, III Marine Expedition- said 1st Lt. Eric Postow, General KSO needs 200 Marines and sailors, six ary Force, along with more Support Maintenance Company heavy equipment operators, and five bus than 100 children from the 3rd Maintenance Battalion, drivers. Uchima community picked up CLR-35. “This event is a good To volunteer, call 645-2625. trash around Urasoe City in way to build our public rela- 2010 Family Readiness expo the Uchima District near Camp tions, and it’s great seeing the The 2010 Family Readiness Expo will Kinser Oct. 17. children interacting with the be held at the Camp Foster Fieldhouse Nov. “It’s great that the Marines Marines.” 6 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. It will emphasize come out to help, and it’s a good The Marines took time to readiness, deployment support, and way for them to be a part of the relax and interact with the improving quality of life bringing together community,” said Ichino Kuba, community. They talked to the different organizations that work to the Camp Kinser community children and shared knowledge 1st Lt. Eric Postow, General support the military family. relations specialist. “This is also about each others’ cultures. Support Maintenance Company Call 645-3689 for more information. a good way for the Marines to “The children are so friendly 3rd Maintenance Battalion, get to know more about the and helpful,” said Terry. “It’s Combat Logistic Regiment 35, 3rd Happily ever after, one-day culture.” great to see their smiles and Marine Logistic Group, III Marine MARRIAGe-building workshop The service members and hear their laughter.” Expeditionary Force, holds a trash Marine Corps Family Team Building is bag open for local children as they local children separated into The cleanup ended with sponsoring a one-day Marriage-Building pick up trash around Urasoe City in Workshop Nov. 19 from 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. groups led by parents and staff Takashi Chinen, president of Uchima District Oct. 17. The workshop will be at the Chapel members of the school who also Uchima Residents’ Association Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Iams Center building 455 on Camp Foster and helped supervise the children of Urasoe City, and Kuba thank- repeated quarterly. Sign ups are first come, during the cleanup. Then they ing the Marines and children to clean the community, she first served, and the deadline to sign up commenced their two-hour jour- for coming out and cleaning the added. is Nov. 17. Childcare will be provided ney around the city picking up community. “Not only will the Marines depending on the interest received. all the trash they came across. “Events like this help the receive a letter of appreciation, Call 645-3696 or e-mail stephanie.taber@ “This is a good way to get community recognize the Ma- but they will also have self-ap- okinawa.usmc-mccs.org to sign up. involved with the commu- rines’ contribution and lets preciation for doing something nity and interact with the local them know the military is here good for them as well as the TO SUBMIT A BRIEF, send an e-mail to children,” said Sgt. Nashauna to help,” said Kuba. community,” said Postow. “Ev- [email protected], or fax your request to 645-3803. The deadline for submitting Terry, platoon sergeant for All the service members will ery opportunity for the military a brief is noon Friday. Okinawa Marine reserves Headquarters and Service Com- receive a letter of appreciation here in Okinawa is good and the right to edit all submitted material. pany, CLR-35. for volunteering their time can only help us.” okinawa marine | NEWS | october 29, 2010

MAIL from pg 1 the delivery and return addresses inside The holiday season is very busy for the packages. This ensures undeliverable military post offices and wait times for items can be returned to sender. customers to mail packages can be from • Use tape designed for sealing ship- 20-30 minutes, he said. ping boxes. Do not use string, cellophane Proper and prior packaging will save or masking tape to seal packages. time for postal employees and customers • Packages can weigh up to 70 pounds while reducing the risk of packages being and measure up to 130 inches in com- damaged while in route to their destina- bined length and width. Ensure the width tion, said Gunnery Sgt. Shontate Morley, is measured around the largest point of staff noncommissioned officer in charge the package. at the Camp Foster Post Office. Expensive items can be insured, advises Allen encourages customers to fill out Morley. Customers should keep a copy of U.S. Customs forms before going to the the purchased insurance. If something post office to mail boxes. Customs forms happens to a package, the customer should are available at all military post offices. send a copy of the receipt to the receiving “One thing customers need to know is post office for reimbursement, he said. that we don’t provide packaging supplies To keep package contents hidden from or tape for their packages,” said Morley. recipients stateside, customers can mail “They can purchase those items at the packages using an internal customs form. post exchange.” The internal customs forms to use are Some resources that can be used for Postal Service Form 2976 and PS Form packaging items are newspaper, bubble 2976A. Ask at the front desk of any mili- wrap or packing peanuts, he said. tary post office for these forms. Customers should package items at Afterward, follow PS Form 2976’s in- home before coming to the post office, structions, “Affix only the upper portion Allen added. of this label (to the outside of the box) and “If you are sending breakable items and complete a PS Form 2976A. Enclose the are concerned that they may break while completed (form) inside the item.” in transition, it is highly recommended Normally, customers can expect mail that you double wrap your items,” said to reach their destination in seven to 10 Morley. days, in both the U.S. and Okinawa, said Other packaging tips from www.usps. Morley. com include: But, post office Marines ask for cus- • Ensure packages can withstand pro- tomers to be patient during the chaos the Families and children wait to receive rice and bottled cessing without contents breaking. holiday season brings. water from U.S. Marines and sailors and their Filipino • Wrap each item separately when “Keep in mind that the holiday season counterparts as they conducted initial bilateral packing more than one item in the same is a very busy time for everyone, especially recovery assistance in the areas impacted by Typhoon Juan (international name, Megi) Oct. 20-22. During this box. those who work at the post office,” said period, U.S. military and Armed Forces of the Philippines • Close and shake the box to see if it Allen. personnel delivered more than 170,000 pounds of relief has enough cushioning. If items shift, add Post office hours Monday–Friday for supplies to affected areas. Photo by Cpl. Brandon L. Saunders more cushioning. parcel pick-up are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and • Mark “Fragile” in large print on the finance 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday hours HADR from pg 1 outside of a box when shipping breakable for parcel pick-up are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. “Our thoughts and prayers are with all the materials. and finance 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Filipinos at this difficult time,” said Col. Andrew • When re-using a box, ensure previous See below for shipping deadlines from MacMannis, commanding officer, 31st MEU. “We labels and markings are covered. Okinawa and the United States for items are here to assist those in need however we can.” • Mark “perishable” on packages that to be received by Dec. 25. The U.S. Embassy in Manila said in an Oct. contain food or other items that can For further information, call 645- 19 news release that the U.S. Government has spoil. 5509. provided an initial $100,000 in immediate relief • Place an assistance to aid victims of Typhoon Juan. extra address “The money was given to the Philippine Red label with Cross and used for transportation, tarpaulins and other non-food items,” said Alan Dwyer, principal regional advisor for USAID office and regional disaster assistance. KC-130 Hercules from MAG-36 helped ferry those supplies from a central distribution point in Manila to Cauayan Airfield in the northern part of Luzon. “This morning, our goal was to bring 60,000 pounds of food, medical supplies and shelters to Cauayan Airport for further distribution,” said Capt. David Masche, KC-130 pilot, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, MAG-36. Once at Cauayan, the supplies were loaded by soldiers from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and members of the Philippine National Police onto CH-46 Sea Knights and CH-53E Sea Stallions. “Everyone brings something to the table, so getting all those pieces together is vital to the mission,” said Masche. “I wish the storm had never hit or had been as devastating,” said Maj. Cory Dekraai, aircraft maintenance officer, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265, MAG-36. “Knowing that our helicopters are here and ready makes me proud to know we can answer their call.” okinawa marine | FEATURE | october 29, 2010 Devil Dogs take flight

Story and photos by Cpl. Rebekka S. Heite okinawa marine sraff

As a Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Airraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, CH-46 Sea Knight spins up, members of Military Police Support Company, Members of Military Police Support Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, calm their military working III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, practice dogs as the CH-46 Sea Knight prepares to take flight during helicopter familiarization training Oct. 15. embarking during helicopter familiarization training Oct. 15.

After landing with only back wheels of the helicopter on the ground, members of Military Police Support Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, exit with their military working dogs Oct. 15. For most of the MWDs, this was their first helicopter ride. okinawa marine | FEATURE | october 29, 2010 Devil Dogs take flight

Cpl. Gary Rowan, a dog handler with Military Working Dog Platoon, Military Police Support Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, practices obedience with his military working dog, Cherry, at the fuel station Oct. 15 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma before boarding the aircraft during helicopter familiarization training. MP dogs, handlers prepare for deployment arines from Military Police said Gunnery Sgt. Greg A. Ashby, ken- Support Company, III Ma- nel master with Military Working Dog Mrine Expeditionary Force Platoon, MP Spt. Co. “Additionally, it is Headquarters Group, and Marine to teach the handlers and MWDs how Medium Helicopter Squadron 265, to safely and properly enter and exit Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Ma- the aircraft in preparation for future rine Aircraft Wing, III MEF, worked combat operations.” together to familiarize five military The training was accomplished working dogs with the CH-46 Sea in baby steps: entering and exiting a Knight while static and in flight static CH-46, entering and exiting a Oct. 15. CH-46 that was spinning up, flying a As a Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group “The primary purpose of this train- couple circuits around the base, and 36, 1st Marine Airraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, CH-46 ing is to familiarize the MWDs with flying to points all over the island Sea Knight spins up, members of Military Police Support Company, the helicopter and to allow the han- and having the dogs disembark and III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, practice dlers to see how the MWDs react to the then re-embark. embarking during helicopter familiarization training Oct. 15. noise and disturbances of the aircraft,” During the training the dogs were introduced to hover landings, no hover landings, running landings, steep approaches, zoom climbs, spiral departures, running take-offs and ob- stacle departures, said Capt. Kenneth Zebley, aircraft commander during the training with HMM-265. “It went very well,” he said. “Now the handlers know how the dogs Cpl. Sky Bryson, a dog handler with Military will react, and all the dogs did really Working Dog Platoon, Military Police well.” Support Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, gives his Of the five dogs, only Cherry had military working dog, Rroger, a drink from been in a helicopter prior to the train- his own water source Oct. 15. ing. Cherry is a 5-year-old combat tracker with MWD Platoon who has detection dog handled by Lance Cpl. stayed with his handler, Cpl. Gary Charles Sicklesteel. Rowan, throughout his handler’s The only dog who was a little ner- military career because of the spe- vous after a few flights was Rroger, cialized training the two have gone said Bryson. through together. “But he definitely improved and is The other dogs include Rroger, more comfortable with the helicop- Zak, Eiko and Johny. ter,” he said. Rroger is a 3-year-old combat “I wish I would have had this tracker, meaning he tracks people, training before deploying with said his handler, Cpl. Sky Bryson. Cherry (the first time),” said Rowan. Zak is a 2-year-old drug detection “In combat, I had (my rifle and packs) dog; dogs with this designation stay and Cherry pulling me. It would have with their kennel throughout their been less stress for the dog and less careers instead of staying with their stress for me” if Cherry had been handler. For the time being, Zak’s familiar with helicopters. handler is Cpl. Ryan Jones. “Now, Cherry is a lot more confi- Eiko is a 2-year-old patrol and ex- dent,” he added. “He knows what’s plosive detection dog handled by Cpl. going on.” Christopher Baez. MP Spt. Co. plans to train four Johny will be 2 years old on Nov. more MWDs before their upcoming 27. He is a patrol and explosive deployment to Afghanistan next year. okinawa marine | FEATURE | october 29, 2010 Marines, sailors spend time with local youth Lance Cpl. Abigail M. Wharton okinawa marine staff

ighteen Marines and sailors from across Oki- E nawa volunteered at the Okinawa Children Development Center in Chatan Oct. 20. Most of the residents are mentally handicapped and wheelchair bound. Contestants line up for the yukata competition during the 5th Annual Uruma City Festival Oct. 16. During their visit, the vol- Photos by Cpl. Kentavist P. Brackin unteers read and acted out “Big Rain Coming,” a children’s book by Katrina Germein. They Festival fosters sense of community, fun also played a version of musi- cal chairs where Marines and Lance Cpl. Jovane M. Holland sailors wheeled center residents okinawa marine staff around using cardboard squares as “chairs.” On Okinawa, festivals are used not only “This gives our residents an as a means to eat, drink and be merry, opportunity to see and meet but also to promote togetherness and new people,” said Takako Gu- shiken, caretaker, OCDC. “They foster a sense of community among normally see the same faces ev- residents, said Ichiro Umehara, community eryday, and the volunteers make relations specialist for Camp Courtney. the day more interesting.” Although their reasons for n keeping with the festive spirit, Uruma City participating were different, residents celebrated community and friend- several volunteers agreed it was Iship with their 5th Annual Uruma City Festi- important to give their time. val Oct. 16 and 17. “It lets Okinawans know that The relatively-new Uruma City was estab- the military isn’t all about war. lished in 2004 after the joining of two cities, Gu- We’re humans, and we want to shikawa and Ishikawa, and two towns, Katsuren reach out and make friends,” and Yonashiro. said Pfc. Sheleaya Bennett, a The fall festival, which boasted a turnout of personnel clerk, temporary more than 90,000 people in two days, featured assigned duty section to Instal- singing performances by teen group Kimutaka lation Personnel Administra- no Awamari and several other local bands, Ryu- tion Center, Headquarters and jin Densetsu dragon dances, a yukata competi- Service Battalion, Marine Corps tion, recitals by Okinawan dancers, traditional Base Camp Butler. “It’s our Japanese cuisine and more, culminating with a moral responsibility to help and fireworks show each night. protect others in peace or war; “Each district has a different style of dance that’s why we joined.” and culture, so it’s a great time when they come Lance Cpl. Seth Bowers, a Marine Air Ground Task Force While donating their time, together through the festival and have fun,” said specialist with Force Deployment, G-3, 3rd Marine Division, volunteers also had the oppor- III Marine Expeditionary Force, is announced as the first Umehara. tunity to see new parts of the place winner of the yukata competition during the 5th Many Status of Forces Agreement personnel Annual Uruma City Festival Oct. 16. island, said Hiroko Tomimura, attended the festival as well. community relations specialist “Coming out to these events gives Marines by three pre-selected judges. Male and female for Camp Foster. like me a chance to get out of the barracks and first, second and third places were awarded. “It’s a good experience for be good ambassadors to our host country,” said “The competition was my favorite part of Marines and sailors to get in- Lance Cpl. Seth Bowers, a Marine Air Ground the night,” said Bowers. “I love experiencing volved in,” she said. “Even with Task Force specialist with Force Deployment, Okinawan culture and wearing the traditional the communication barrier, they G-3, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expedition- clothing; plus I won. It’s been a great experi- can help people and have fun ary Force. “In the U.S., service members don’t ence.” doing it.” hesitate to go outside the base to enjoy them- Attending and participating in the festival “Story time was definitely my selves and make friends with civilians. It should was a great way to show Okinawans that Ma- favorite part,” Bennett, said. “Ev- be no different here.” rines and their families are part of the commu- eryone got to show their char- Bowers participated and won first place in the nity, Umehara said. acter and help bring the story to festival’s first-ever yukata contest. “It’s also a great opportunity to show them life.” The competition featured more than a dozen that Marines are friendly and interested in Oki- For more information about contestants showcasing their favorite yukata, or nawan culture,” Umehara said. upcoming volunteer opportuni- summer kimono. Participants were judged on For more information on upcoming festivals ties, contact your camp’s com- overall appearance, personality and originality and events in Uruma City, call 622-9561. munity relations specialist. okinawa marine | FEATURE | october 29, 2010

Nathan Guy, 5, plays with his 10-month-old Golden Retriever Harley at the Pet Plunge at the Camp Courtney pool Oct. 16. This was the first time Harley had been around a large body of water, but both Harley and Nathan had a good time in the pool, said Cindy Guy.

DOG DAYS OF FALL Pets take plunge at Courtney pool

Story and photos by Gunnery Sgt. Cindy Fisher okinawa marine staff

he Camp Courtney pool went to the dogs Oct. 16. More than 40 dogs and their owners T Coco Bear, an almost 2-year-old Yorkshire Terrier, showed up for the annual Pet Plunge which scrambles out of the Camp Courtney pool Oct. 16. this year was held at the Camp Courtney pool. Ivette Kragel, Coco Bear’s owner, said the Yorkie Marine Corps Community Services has was used to going to the beach and was fearless held a Pet Plunge at one of the MCCS pools in the water. Kragel added the Pet Plunge was “a for the last four years “just to give patrons an great idea.” opportunity to swim with their dogs,” explained Amanda Brady, the Camp Courtney water. Tech. Sgt. Lucas Ray, with 18th Civil pool manager. Engineer Squadron, 18th Civil Engineer Group, There are very few places owners can take 18th Wing, said Dex, his almost two-year-old their dogs to be around other animals, she said. Doberman Pinscher, was so nervous they had More than 40 dogs and their owners participate “We don’t really have pet parks here in to start in the kiddie pool surrounded by young in the Pet Plunge at the Camp Courtney pool Oct. Okinawa,” Brady added. “The patrons enjoy children, pugs and other smaller dogs. 16. Amanda Brady, the pool manager, said she was having something to do with their dogs.” “We’re starting in the small pool and build- pleased at how well the many dogs of varying sizes Master Gunnery Sgt. Ron Mazurek agreed ing up his courage,” Ray explained. and breeds got along together in the pool. this was a great experience for him and Ar- For Coco Bear, an almost 2-year-old York- gus, his 17-month-old German Shepherd. shire Terrier, the pool was the place to be, said made her feel closer to the pet she left at home The plunge also allowed Argus to socialize owners Warrant Officer Nate Kragel, with Ma- in the states, explained Sgt. Nesa Kline, with with other dogs, said Mazurek, with Marine rine Air Control Squadron 4, Marine Air Con- Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1, 1st Marine trol Group 18, 1st MAW, and his wife Ivette. Wing Support Group 17, 1st MAW, of why she Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. “She’s a California girl and used to the volunteered. Katie Clary said she brought her 4-month- beach,” explained Ivette. The event featured contests for the dogs old Border Collie, Barrett, to the pool as an- “She’s pretty confident,” the warrant officer that jumped the farthest and retrieved toys other activity to fill time while her husband is added of Coco Bear as he watched the little the quickest; SMP volunteers to wash dogs; deployed to Camp Fuji on mainland Japan. Yorkie leap into the water after a dog toy. and dogs of varying sizes and breeds. Every- It was Barrett’s first time in a pool. Six Marines, volunteering through the thing came together to make the event a great “He’s scared, but he’s pretty good at it,” Single Marine Program, also spent the after- success, Brady said. Clary said. While climbing aboard her shoul- noon at the pool to hand out free ice cream The Pet Plunge was the last event of the der in the pool, “he dunked me … that was and provide dog baths before owners took season for the pool which will be closed until super funny,” she added chuckling. their pets home. next year. Before the pool reopens, it will be Barrett wasn’t the only dog nervous in the It was a chance to be around animals and drained and cleaned. 1010 okinawa marine | FEATURE | october 29, 2010

Motorcycle safety paramount It all happened one dark night on a narrow road.

gt. Christopher R. Strelczyk was first,” he said. “I would have died just going for a ride on Route 26 from a head injury if I wasn’t wearing Snear Kadena Air Base’s Gate 3. a helmet. The gloves and the jacket He was actually thinking about the saved most of my body from getting ride as he cruised around on a sports severe road rash, and the boots saved bike that clear, cool night. my feet. “I was going around a sharp corner, “When I hit the ground, I kicked and there was a car coming around it, and the boots saved my feet from that was a little too far over,” Strelc- shattering. If I was wearing sandals zyk said. or tennis shoes, that wouldn’t have “I wasn’t prepared to see it and happened.” jammed on my rear brakes, locking Almost a year later, Strelczyk is up the wheel. The bike slid out from still on crutches, recovering from the under me then regained traction and injuries incurred during the accident. threw me into One of the most common reasons the grill of for accidents is a rider’s error in judg- the oncoming ment, said Tsutomu Yamashiro, a car,” he said. training technician with the Kadena Strelc- Motorcycle Safety Office. zyk, the training “Riders need to practice braking, chief with Marine driving straight and turning properly Tactical Air at all times,” said Yamashiro. Command In addition to practicing proper Squadron 18, Marine Air driving techniques, drivers must also Control Group 18, 1st wear the proper personal protective Marine Aircraft Wing, equipment. III Marine Expedition- “Riders must wear a helmet, eye ary Force, was wearing protection, proper gloves, over- personal protective the-ankle footwear (riding boots), equipment at the time pants, (and) long-sleeve shirts,” said of the accident and Yamashiro. feels that it prob- Yamashiro advised riders to also ably saved wear riding jackets. his life, he In order for service members on said. Okinawa to ride motorcycles, they “I hit must complete the Basic Riders the car Course, get a license endorsement face through the base safety office and ful- fill the basic legal requirements such as registration and insurance for the motorcycle, said Yamashiro. “I recommend the training courses to everyone,” said Strelczyk. “The training I received in the Marine Corps was amazing, and it probably saved my life.” For more information about upcoming training courses, contact the Kadena Motorcycle Safety Of- fice at 634-2450. To attend training courses, Ma- rines must contact their S-3.

Story and photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch

okinawa marine staff okinawa marine | COMMUNITY Place | october 29, 2010 11 In Theaters Now oct. 29 - nov. 4 Foster Hansen Kadena schwab today Red (PG13), 6 and 9 p.m. TODAY The Last Exorcism (PG13), 6 p.m.; Takers TODAY Closed TODAY Secretariat (PG), 7 p.m. saturday Step Up 3D (PG13), noon; Lottery (PG13), 9 p.m. Saturday Red (PG13), noon, 3 and 6 p.m.; The Saturday Lottery Ticket (PG13), 5 p.m. Ticket (PG13), 3 p.m.; The Social Network (PG13), 6 Saturday Secretariat (PG), 6 p.m.; The Last Expendables (R), 9 p.m. sunday Vampires Suck (PG13), 5 p.m. p.m.; The Last Exorcism (PG13), 9 p.m. Exorcism (PG13), 9 p.m. SUndaY The Last Exorcism (PG13), 1 p.m.; Red monday-Thursday Closed SUNDay Hereafter (PG13), 1, 4:30 and 8 p.m. sunday The Last Exorcism (PG13), 2 p.m.; The (PG13), 4 and 7 p.m. monday Lottery Ticket (PG13), 7 p.m. Expendables (R), 5:30 p.m. monday Red (PG13), 7 p.m. TUEsday The Switch (PG13), 7 p.m. monday Hereafter (PG13), 7 p.m. Tuesday Secretariat (PG), 7 p.m. wednesday The Expendables (R), 7 p.m. tuesday Hereafter (PG13), 6 and 9 p.m. Wednesday The Last Exorcism (PG13), 7 p.m. Theater DIRECTORY thursday Hereafter (PG13), 7 p.m. Wednesday Dinner for Schmucks (PG13), 7 thursday Secretariat (PG), 7 p.m. CAMP FOSTER 645-3465 p.m. Kadena air base 634-1869 thursday Red (PG13), 7 p.m. Futenma (USO Night) 632-8781 TODAY Lottery Ticket (PG13), 6:30 p.m. mcas futenma 636-3890 courtney kinser Saturday Hereafter (PG13), 4 and 7 p.m. (USO NIGHT) 636-2113 sunday Nanny McPhee Returns (PG), 4 p.m.; CAMP COURTNEY 622-9616 TODAY Hereafter (PG13), 5:30 and 9 p.m. TODAY The Last Exorcism (PG13), 6:30 p.m. Vampires Suck (PG13), 7 p.m. Saturday Nanny McPhee Returns (PG), 2 p.m.; CAMP HANSEN 623-4564 saturday Takers (PG13), 3 p.m.; The Expend- monday Secretariat (PG), 6:30 p.m. Vampires Suck (PG13), 6 p.m. (USO NIGHT) 623-5011 ables (R), 6:30 p.m. tuesday Closed sunday Secretariat (PG), 2 and 6 p.m. CAMP KINSER 637-2177 SUNDAY The Last Exorcism (PG13), 3 p.m.; The wednesday Closed Monday Lottery Ticket (PG13), 7 p.m. Expendables (R), 6:30 p.m. thursday Closed Camp Schwab 625-2333 tuesday Closed monday Closed (USO NIGHT) 625-3834 wednesday Red (PG13), 7 p.m. tuesday Closed thursday Closed Wednesday Hereafter (PG13), 3 and 6:30 p.m. Movie schedule is subject to change without notice. Call in advance to confirm show times. For a thursday The Expendables (R), 6:30 p.m. complete listing, visit www.aafes.com.

Single marine ChapEL SCHEDULE program events Camp Foster | 645-7486 Camp Lester | 643-7248 • Catholic: Mon-Fri, 11:45 a.m.; • Catholic: Sun, 8 a.m. For more information, or to sign up, Sat, 5 p.m.; Sun, 10 a.m. • Non-Denominational: Sun, 9 a.m., contact the Single Marine Program at • Christian Science: Sun, 11 a.m., Bldg. 442 Hospital Chapel; Sun, 10 a.m., Lester 645-3681. • Eastern Orthodox: Divine Liturgy, Sun, Chapel All bus pick-up points will be 9:30 a.m.; Vespers, Sat, 5 p.m. at Semper Fit gyms • Gospel: Sun, 11:30 a.m.; 2nd, 3rd Sun, Camp McTureous | 622-9350 or the Foster Fieldhouse. Children’s Church, 11 a.m. • Gospel: Sun, 12:30 p.m. • Jewish: Informal: 1st, 3rd Fri, 6:30 p.m. • Latter Day Saints: Mon, 6:30 p.m. Camp Courtney | 622-9350 Expo/Pineapple Park Trip: Nov. 21 • Lutheran: Sun, 5 p.m. • Catholic: Sun, 8 a.m., Mass, Mon, Tues, • EXPO Park has many activities for sea-lovers to enjoy. One of Expo Park’s • Muslim: Fri, Prayer, 12:45 p.m. Thurs, Fri 11:30 a.m. greatest features is the Churaumi Aquarium, the largest in Japan. Pineapple • Protestant: Sun, 8:30 a.m. • Protestant: Sun, 10:45 a.m. Park has many varieties of pineapples which are used in the production • Seventh Day Adventist: Sat, 9:30 a.m., of soap and many other products such as cakes and candies. All can be Torii Station 644-5701/644-4281 Kadena Air Base | 634-1288 sampled and purchased during the tour. Sign up by Nov. 16. Bus will leave www.kadenachapel.org MCAS Futenma at 8:45 a.m. and Camp Kinser at 9:20 a.m. Camp Schwab | 622-9350 • Catholic: Sun, 8:30 a.m., Mass, Chapel 1; SMP Thanksgiving Dinner at The Palms Club: Nov. 24 • Catholic: Sun, 5:30 p.m. Sun, 11:45 a.m., Mass, Chapel 1; • All single Marines and sailors are invited to join the SMP Thanksgiving • Protestant: Sun, 4 p.m. Sun, 4 p.m., Mass, Chapel 1; Dinner at The Palms Club on Camp Hansen from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. There will Daily Mass, Mon.-Fri., noon, Chapel 1 be games, prizes, food and entertainment. No transportation is provided. Camp Kinser | 637-1148 • Contemporary: Sun, 10 a.m., Chapel 1 Sign up by Nov. 17. Space is limited. • Catholic: Sun, noon • Gospel: Sun, 10:30 a.m., Chapel 3 • Protestant: Sun, 9 a.m. • Traditional: Sun, 9:30 a.m., Chapel 2 Volunteer opportunities • Wiccan/Pagan: Sat, 2 p.m., Bldg. 856 • Nov. 6: Volunteer to help with the Marine Corps Family Team Camp Hansen | 622-9350 Building Family Expo from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the Foster Field House on • Catholic: Sun, 10 a.m., E. Chapel MCAS Futenma | 636-3058 Camp Foster. • Latter Day Saints: Wed, 6:30 p.m., Library • Catholic: Sun, noon • Protestant: Sun, 12:30 p.m., E. Chapel • Contemporary: Fri, 7 p.m.; Sun, 9 a.m. • Every Friday: Volunteer at the Kinser Elementary School Reading Program on Camp Kinser each Friday from 8:45-11 a.m., except non- school days and half days.

• Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (depending on location): Volunteer at your local Marine Thrift Shop by folding cloths and Oct. 18 - Oct. 22 Story and photo illustration by organizing items from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch Mention of any company in this notice does not constitute endorsement by the Marine Corps. RifleR ange okinawa marine staff Lance Cpl. Nathan J. Auckland, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 342

Japanese phrase of the week: Pistol Range “Chotto matte kudasai” (pronounced cho-to-ma-te ku-da-si) no detail this week • It means, “just a moment, please.” • Used as if you are on the phone asking someone to hold while you go get someone for them. 12 okinawa marine | SPORTS | october 29, 2010

Mark Bonicillo executes a push up row at one of the circuit course stations of an Xtreme Fitness class held at the Camp Kinser Fitness Center Oct. 18. The hour-long class is designed to target all major muscle groups. Fitness goes XtremeXtreme at Camp Kinser Story and photos by Sgt. Rodolfo Toro runting and groaning okinawa marine staff a handful of Marines Gtake part in an Xtreme Fitness class at the Camp Kinser Fitness Center. According to Vivian Brown, fitness coordinator for the Camp Kinser Fitness Center and Xtreme Fit- ness instructor, the class is designed to provide a strong overall balanced training regimen. The one-hour workout held Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays focuses on strengthening all major muscle groups, Brown said. Participants execute medicine ball push-ups during the Xtreme “I focus on as many Fitness class held at the Camp Kinser Fitness Center. muscle groups as possible,” she added. The participants worked with no cardio in-between.” Brown explained many with a partner to execute rep- Bonicillo said the combi- Marines do cardiovascular etitions of different exercises nation of weight lifting and exercises and workout up- in a circuit course. cardiovascular exercises per-body muscles but tend to After each repetition challenged his endurance neglect other muscle groups. pairs rotated to a different and he encourages others to “I try to target what most exercise. try the class. people tend to forget,” Brown Exercises included medi- The Xtreme Fitness class said of the various exercises cine ball push-ups, side is open to all Status of Forces offered in the Xtreme Fitness straddle hops and various Agreement personnel and class that target back and leg weight lifting and calisthen- master labor contractors on muscles. ics-style workouts. Okinawa. The class of 12 partici- Mark Bonicillo, a class Xtreme Fitness classes are Vivian Brown, fitness coordinator and Xtreme pants kicked off the session Fitness class instructor at the Camp Kinser Fitness participant, said Xtreme Fit- also offered at Camp Court- Center, instructs participants on the proper with a series of warm-up ex- ness is a good change in his ney’s Ironworks Gym. execution of a lower body exercise during an Xtreme ercises that included a short physical training program. For more information, Fitness class. Xtreme Fitness is an hour-long class run and modified lunges “This is a bit more in- contact the Marine Corps that incorporates weightlifting, cardiovascular and designed to work both core tense,” Bonicillo said. “It’s Community Service’s health calisthenics-style exercises. and lower body muscles. easy to just lift heavy weights promotion at 645-3484.