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BLACKSTONE, Around the Va. | Cpl. Ervin Hernandez, an administrative clerk with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lays wire around the command element’s forward-operating base during the Realistic Urban Training Exercise For more Marine Corps stories and photos, Oct. 29. Photo by Lance CorpSvisit http://www.marines.mil Cpl. Alex C. Guerra

ARLINGTON, Va. | 2nd Lt. Sean Barrett, a student at The Basic School, is welcomed to the finish line of the Marine Corps Marathon’s 10K race by a Washington Redskins cheerleader Oct 28. Barrett finished with a winning time of 33:06. Photo by Sgt. Leo A. Salinas

MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, practice firing projectiles during non-lethal weapons training Oct. 30. Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas M. Dunn MADINAH AS SIYAHIYAH, Iraq | A young Iraqi girl talks with Marines of 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Oct. 20. Marines from the unit travel to the town regularly to discuss issues regarding infrastructure and security with local Iraqi leaders. Photo by Cpl. Andrew Kalwitz Okinawa Marine | Opinion & Editorial | November 9, 2007  Veterans Day honors dedication, sacrifice Navy Lt. Cmdr. Gregory J. McCrimmon ber and to follow.” survival of our nation. Since the beginning of our great nation, the Veterans Day is a day to honor those who n Oct. 22, President George W. Bush freedom we experience has been dependent on are serving and have served in our country’s awarded the Medal of Honor, posthu- the strong veterans who have fought to protect military forces. As a returning active duty Omously, to Navy Lt. Michael Murphy for us. As our men and women serve in Iraq and service member who answered our nation’s his distinguished service in Afghanistan in Afghanistan, we are reminded regularly as call after Sept. 11, 2001, and a chaplain in June 2005. Murphy gave his full measure of we read newspapers and listen the Kansas Eastern Health devotion when he led a four-man Navy SEAL to the news of the dedication, Care VA Medical Center, I team into the 10,000-foot peaks of Afghan- commitment, and sacrifice of have been privileged to work istan’s Hindu Kush to search for a terrorist the honorable men and women On Veterans alongside some of America’s thought to be in the region. But they were soon who are willing to pay the ulti- greatest veterans and have had spotted and began taking fire from more than mate price to protect and serve Day, we not only the privilege to provide care 40 insurgents. our country. and comfort to veterans who According to a Navy report on the incident, These brave warriors come remember those are our patients. the insurgents held the from many diverse cultures I would like to encourage advantage of terrain and within our nation, but they who paid for our each of you to take time out on chaplain’s launched a well organized, serve for the same reason — to Veterans Day to help celebrate corner three-sided attack on the protect the rights and benefits and honor these men and team, forcing them deeper that come with freedom and to freedom with their women and to personally say into a ravine where all four defend the principles of democ- “thank you” for all that they men were wounded and three killed. Ac- racy. life but also those have done and are doing to cording to the Navy’s report, Murphy moved Eighty-nine years ago, on protect us. into the open and “calmly provided his unit’s Nov. 11, a truce was signed that who were willing It is because of the noble location and the size of the enemy force while ended World War I. We have commitment and sacrifice of requesting immediate support for his team.” celebrated Veterans Day ever to give their life. the young men and women The report said that, at one point, Murphy since — honoring the coura- from across America through- was hit in the back and dropped the handset geous deeds of these men and out the ages that help us focus but retrieved it and completed his call, even women who serve. our attention on the important saying “thank you” at the end of his trans- On Veterans Day, we not only remember purpose of Veterans Day: a celebration to honor mission. those who paid for our freedom with their life American’s veterans for their patriotism, love President George W. Bush wrote in 2001, but also those who were willing to give their of country and willingness to serve and sacri- “We must remember that many who served life. We remember those who have fought fice for the common good. in our military never lived to be called veter- many years ago, and we also think about the Finally, I would like to say thank you to ev- ans. We must remember many had their lives men and women who are continuing to fight. ery veteran. I understand the sacrifices that are changed forever by experiences or the injuries Through every battle and war, our Ameri- made to serve this great nation, and I will be of combat. All veterans are examples of service can men and women have proven their dedi- forever grateful to each and every one of you. and citizenship for every American to remem- cation and commitment to the strength and McCrimmon is the Camp Kinser chaplain. Sempertoons Created by Gunnery Sgt. Charles Wolf marine corps fact check

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If I served in another U.S. military service before joining the Marine Corps, can I wear the Q: ribbons and medals I earned while in that service?

Yes. According to Marine Corps Order P1020.34G, Paragraph 5001, Marine Corps Uniform Regulations, Marines may wear decorations earned while attached to or A: serving in other branches as long as the award has comparable criteria to one issued by the Naval service.

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Commanding General Maj. Gen. Mary Ann Krusa-Dossin okinawa marine newspaper H&S Battalion MCB PAO Unit 35002 public affairs Director Lt. Col. Douglas M. Powell FPO AP 96373-5002 Central Bureau chief The Okinawa Marine is published by Marine Corps Community the U.S. Marine Corps, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler or Marine Services under exclusive written contract with Marine Corps Base Camp Corps Community Services of the products and services advertised. Press officer 1st Lt. Adrian J.T. Rankine-Galloway Cpl. Warren Peace Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan. Everything advertised in this newspaper shall be made available Camp Foster, DSN 645-7422 The editorial content of this newspaper is edited and approved for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, by the Consolidated Public Affairs Office of Marine Corps Base Camp gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political northern Bureau chief Smedley D. Butler. affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. Press chief Gunnery Sgt. William J. Ray Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser Camp Hansen, DSN 623-4054 military services stationed overseas, at sea and their families. Its contents is confirmed, the publisher shall refuse to print advertising from that do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Government, source until the violation is corrected. editor Sgt. Ethan E. Rocke the Department of Defense or the U.S. Marine Corps and do not imply All photos, unless otherwise indicated, are “official U.S. Marine endorsement thereof. Corps photos.” For more information, e-mail us at okinawamarine.mcbb. The appearance of advertising in this newspaper, including inserts of [email protected] or write to us at Public Affairs Office, H&S BN MCB PAO, supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, Unit 35002, FPO AP 96373-5002. Design Editor Justin Zaun  Okinawa Marine | News | November 9, 2007 briefs holiday mailing dates Following are the suggested deadline dates for sending letters and packages from military post offices on Okinawa to U.S. addresses to arrive before Christmas:

• Space available mail, Nov. 20 • Parcel Airlift mail, Nov. 25 • Priority mail, Dec. 11 • Letter and first class mail, Dec. 11 • Express mail, Dec. 18

Following are the suggested deadline dates for sending letters and packages from U.S. addresses to military post offices on Okinawa to arrive before Christmas:

• Space available mail, Nov. 27 • Parcel Airlift mail, Dec. 4 • Priority mail, Dec. 11 • Letter and first class mail, Dec. 11 • Express mail, Dec. 18

For more information, contact your camp’s Beginning Nov. 19, from 7:15 to 7:45 a.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Zukeran Elementary post office. School entrance will be open to vehicles of Zukeran staff and parents of students in pre-school, Sure Start, kindergarten and first grade. Older students riding in the same vehicle may also be dropped Thanksgiving dinner off at the entrance. Parents of these students will be given a parking pass issued by their child’s The Filipino American Association of teacher. Photo by Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett Okinawa will host a free Thanksgiving dinner for single service members and SCHOOL from pg 1 The School Advisory Council, Provost Department of Defense civilians Nov. 17 of students using the limited space during Marshall’s Office, Camp Services Office and the from 5-7 p.m. at the Lester Middle School morning drop-off and afternoon pickup times, Base Inspector’s Office worked together to de- cafeteria. Sign-up is required. Send your it was just not a safe condition for students, velop recommendations which the school’s ad- name, branch of service and work phone Yates said. ministration chose from, according to Yates. number to [email protected]. The sign-up deadline is Nov. 9.

Blood drive BACTERIA from pg 1 The Armed Services Blood Bank Center Flu-like symptoms, severe will host a blood drive Nov. 15 on Camp abdominal pains, coughing Hansen at the Maintenance Training Unit up blood and kidney failure building (Bldg. 2864) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. are some of the symptoms For more information, call 643-7710. doctors have observed in cases this year, according to Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Holtzclaw. The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Although most varieties office on Camp Hansen will have new hours of Leptospirosis are easily of operation beginning Nov. 26: Monday, treated, some cases of the Wednesday and Friday from 8 to noon and Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 4 p.m. disease can be fatal if left For more information, call 623-5043 or 645- untreated. 7808. Leptospirosis is treated with antibiotics, such as Pacific Okinawa Players doxycycline or penicillin, The Pacific Okinawa Players will perform which should be given early the comedy “Sylvia” Nov. 9 and 10 at 7:30 in the course of the disease, p.m. at the Camp Foster Community Center. according to the Centers for Admission is $10. For more information, visit Disease Control and Preven- http://pops-okinawa.org. tion. Intravenous antibiotics Okinawa Lacrosse Club may be required for persons The Okinawa Lacrosse Club plays men’s with more severe symptoms. and women’s games each Sunday from noon Hospital officials are urg- to 2:30 p.m. on the multi-purpose fields next ing people on Okinawa to to Gunners Gym on Camp Foster. Anyone avoid high risk areas to reduce interested in playing is invited. Players new the possibility of contracting to the sport are also welcome. the bacteria. “Marines in the Northern Training Area are TMO group counseling given an oral-antibiotic to The Traffic Management Office offers take once a week that works group counseling on how to prepare for a if taken properly,” Holtzclaw PCS move off Okinawa for unaccompanied said. “Others should try to Marines and sailors each Monday and Nancy Rojas, a lab technician at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, minimize or stay away from Wednesday starting at 7:45 a.m. Participants performs a complete blood count, a test used to help determine if a should bring six copies of their PCS orders. fresh water sources because person has Leptospirosis, a rare, contagious, treatable disease that For more information, call 645-3899. we don’t want to see anyone affects humans and animals. Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert C. Frenke else in our special care unit.” TO SUBMIT A BRIEF, send an e-mail to Hospital officials offered contaminated fresh water ar- from them. [email protected], or fax your several other tips to minimize eas, use a chemical treatment Persons with symptoms request to 645-3803. The deadline for submitting the chances of contracting the or boil fresh water before suggestive of Leptospirosis a brief is noon every Friday. The Okinawa Marine bacteria: wear protective gear drinking, and vaccinate pets should contact a health care reserves the right to edit all submitted material. before entering potentially to help avoid contracting it provider immediately. Okinawa Marine | News | November 9, 2007  MAG-36, Philippine forces celebrate successful exercise

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CLARK AIR BASE, Republic of the Philippines — Service members attached to the Okinawa-based Marine Aircraft Group 36 and personnel represent- ing the Armed Forces of the Philippines gathered here Oct. 30 in a ceremony to formally close Exercise Talon Vision. During Talon Vision, U.S. and Filipino forces worked together during bilateral training and civic action projects with the goal of promoting friend- ship and military cooperation between the two countries. “During Talon Vision, we realized our overall objective of improving the Philippine community,” said Philippine Air Force Col. Alexander Bote, the Cpl. Josh H. Turpin, a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, applies Philippine Air Force Talon Vision director. “We gave mortar to a wall of Bulajo Elementary School in Cavinti, Republic of the Philippines, Oct. 27 meaning to the old saying ‘in unity there is strength’ during one of several civic action projects completed by U.S. and Philippine forces during and built a stronger bond between our Talon Vision. Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Mark E. Bradley exercise two nations.” talon Talon Vision was focused mainly vision in two areas in the Philippines: Clark Talon Vision Marines, sailors Air Base, where MAG-36 was head- quartered, and the Laguna Province. From Clark Air Base, Marine pilots from MAG-36 complete civic action projects and Philippine Air Force pilots flew over 460 sorties and logged 974 flight hours. During these flights, the Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac buildings and made significant cosmetic pilots and aircrews conducted defensive air combat okinawa marine staff improvements in others. training, aerial delivery practice, air to ground train- During the ceremony, Marine Col. Ben ing and several other tactical training flights. LAGUNA PROVINCE, Republic of the Mathews II, the commanding officer of In the province of Laguna, Marines and sailors with Philippines — Civic action projects con- MAG-36, said the U.S. and Philippine MAG-36 worked alongside AFP forces to complete 12 ducted by U.S. and Philippine forces in service members accomplished a great civic action projects designed to improve the quality the Laguna Province during Exercise deal in a very short period of time and of life for residents in the impoverished area. Talon Vision were turned over to Philip- that their work directly contributed to- In his closing remarks, Marine Col. Ben Mathews pine Forces Oct. 28 during a ceremony at ward improving the lives for residents in II, the commanding officer of MAG-36, said that in the Faith Training Center on the Provin- the area. addition to helping the residents of Laguna, the ser- cial Capitol Compound. “By building roads and fixing homes vice members involved learned new ideas that they The projects began Oct. 1 when Navy and schools, we are helping to provide would take home with them. and Marine Corps engineers and medi- the people of Laguna a safer and healthier “These projects were conducted under very trying cal professionals deployed to Laguna for environment to live and work in,” he conditions due to the weather and environment of the the annual bilateral exercise designed to said. area,” said Mathews. “This provided a spectacular enhance the professional U.S. and Philippine military forces in training venue for the Marines, sailors and (AFP) exercise military relationships of Laguna also provided basic medical and soldiers involved. More important, however, is the talon the U.S. and the Republic dental care in several villages, including impact on the community. These projects will pro- vision of the Philippines. Luisiana, Calauan, Cavinti and Liliw. vide a safer and cleaner environment for the people Throughout Talon Vi- Clinics in Liliw were still operating at the of Laguna.” sion, Marines and sailors time of the hand-over ceremony. Mathews said that the time MAG-36 spent in the attached to Marine Aircraft Group 36 Mathews said the medical and dental Philippines, working side by side with the AFP, was worked alongside military personnel from clinics were the best organized of their very fulfilling and that he looks forward to working the Armed Forces of the Philippines to im- kind that he has witnessed in his 25 years with them again in the future. prove the quality of life for many residents of military service. in the impoverished province. “This is because of the superb leader- The exercise invested $250,000 into the ship of local health officials and leaders area through a wide variety of projects who clearly care deeply about the people conducted by the service members which they serve,” he said. improved homes and roads, repaired As the ceremony closed, Philippine schools and provided basic medical and Army Col. Jorge Segovia, the command- dental care to thousands of Laguna resi- ing officer of the 202nd Infantry Brigade, dents thanked the personnel involved in the At the Calauan Resettlement Area, projects and said the accomplishments Philippine and U.S. forces improved 38 of the U.S. and Philippine military forces homes by adding floors, doors and toilet go beyond the tangible results of their facilities. In Luisiana, the service mem- efforts. bers conducted a road project, extending “Thanks to our U.S. counterparts, this a farm-to-market road by laying 1,600 exercise accomplished more than just its meters of compacted gravel that will ease military objectives,” said Segovia. “We Philippine Air Force Col. Alexander Bote (back-left) access from farms to local markets. At the touched the hearts and minds of the com- and Marine Corps Col. Ben Mathews II (back-right), the Bulajo Elementary School in Cavinti and munity and increased the social aware- directors for Exercise Talon Vision, look on as a U.S. at Luisiana Public School, U.S. and Phil- ness and responsibility of both countries. and Philippine color guard prepares to march at the ippine military engineers improved the Hopefully our two countries will work conclusion of an Oct. 30 ceremony marking the end of the structural integrity of several classroom again in the near future.” exercise. Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac  Okinawa Marine | NEWS | November 9, 2007 Ie Shima Marines celebrate birthday with community

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IE SHIMA — About 20 Marines and 10 Okinawans participated in a cake-cut- ting ceremony celebrating the Marine Corps’ 232nd birthday at Haniko Hall, Ie Shima’s town hall, Nov. 2. The event was held to bolster community rela- tions between the Marines and Okinawans on the island, and to celebrate the Marine Corps’ birthday. “It was great for the Marines to put on their blues and have a proper ceremony as Marines,” said 1st Lt. Ralph LeMas- ter, the officer in charge of the Ie Shima Training Facility. “It boosts esprit de corps. (Also we were able to) host the local of- ficials for a part of our tradition.” The mayor of Ie Shima attended the event and said he enjoyed being able to take part in the Ma- Sgt. Maj. Robert E. Mastriano, the sergeant major of Marine Corps Bases Japan, and 1st Lt. Ralph Lemaster, the officer in rines’ heritage. charge of the Ie Shima Training Facility, present the Mayor of Ie Shima, Katsumasa Oshiro, and Ie Shima’s Speaker of the “It was fantastic to be House, Hiroaki Uchima, Marine Corps birthday coins on Ie Shima Nov. 2. Photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Knallay a part of the ceremony; I really enjoyed it,” said The ceremony consisted of Marine Corps Bases appreciation to the people ball, Lemaster said. Mayor Katsumasa Oshiro. of watching the comman- Japan, and Lemaster also of Ie Shima. “It was great to get us all “I’m glad I can experience dant of the Marine Corps’ gave the mayor and Ie The event was held ear- together and enjoy a nice a part of the Marines’ tra- birthday message and a Shima’s Speaker of the ly in the ball season so all ceremony before we head dition and congratulate cake-cutting ceremony. House, Hiroaki Uchima, the Marines augmented to out to our parent units and them on their long suc- Sgt. Maj. Robert E. Mas- a Marine Corps birthday the training facility could attend their balls,” Lemas- cessful history.” triano, the sergeant major coin as a token of their attend their parent unit’s ter said. MCCS personnel recognized for outstanding achievement

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CAMP FOSTER — Thirteen Ma- rine Corps Community Services employees received awards Oct. 29 at the Butler Officers’ Club dur- ing a banquet recognizing their achievements. Maj. Gen. Mary Ann Krusa-Dos- sin, commanding general of Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, presented the awards, which ranged from excellence in journalism to quality of library services. “It is great to award so many members of this team today,” Kru- sa-Dossin said. “Your work is really noticed and is truly amazing. You all should be very proud.” Marine Corps Community Services personnel were awarded for excellence in their career field during an awards The staffs of “Okinawa Liv- banquet on Camp Foster Oct. 29. Photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Knallay ing” and “Okinawa Outdoors” magazines won seven Awards for story content, according to the Year awards for their “superior ef- 500 programs available to service Publication Excellence and 10 Mag- awards’ citations. fort in enhancing the quality of life members and their families. num Opus Awards. The awards Personnel from MCCS’s library for more than 50,000 Americans The Semper Fit staff was also recognize quality in publications, system on Okinawa and mainland stationed on Okinawa and main- recognized with various awards for including elements such as design, Japan were awarded 2006 Federal land Japan.” developing a diverse and compre- illustrations, photography and Library/Information Center of the The library staff runs nearly hensive youth sports program. Okinawa Marine | NEWS | November 9, 2007  31st MEU raises $31,000 during CFC fund drive Lance Cpl. Jason Spinella 31st marine expeditionary unit

CAMP HANSEN — The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit recently raised more than $31,000 in less than two weeks for the annual Combined Fed- eral Campaign drive, which kicked off island wide Oct. 1. The CFC, established by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, is a fund- solicitation campaign authorized to collect donations from federal em- ployees for hundreds of eligible local, national or international charities. Contribution amounts from MEU personnel increased substantially this year compared to last year, ac- cording to Maj. Melinda Sumner, the CFC Overseas coordinator, Marine Forces Japan. The average donation from MEU personnel was nearly $34 more this year, averaging $112.15 John Persson, an engineering technician with 18th Civil Engineering Squadron on Kadena Air Base, took home first place, along with his son Jeremiah, in the costume contest at the Mihama American Village Oct. 31. Photos by Lance Cpl. Robert C. Frenke per person. “That was definitely an impres- sive amount contributed by the MEU, given the short amount of Americans dress for Halloween time,” Sumner said. The appointed campaign repre- sentatives for the MEU educated Marines and sailors about donation success in local costume contest processes and charities during an ag- gressive, condensed two-week drive Lance Cpl. Robert C. Frenke made necessary by the MEU’s busy okinawa marine staff deployment schedule. “This was a great accomplish- CHATAN — Okinawan officials ment for the MEU,” said Capt. Derek from the Mihama American Emery, the MEU adjutant and Salt Village Business Association Lake City native. “We aggressively returned an annual gesture of informed everyone in the unit about friendship when they invited the opportunities to donate.” Americans to a Halloween cos- Approximately four million fed- tume contest in Mihama Ameri- eral employees and military person- can Village Oct. 31. nel donate during annual drives, Every year in October, Marine which usually take place between officials invite Okinawans to Sept. 1 and Dec. 15. As the world’s share in the Halloween tradi- largest annual charity campaign, the tion of trick or treating on camps CFC has more than 300 campaigns here, and dozens of Americans worldwide, raising millions of dol- took advantage of the role rever- lars every year. CFC’s mission is to sal to attend the costume contest, provide federal employees the oppor- which drew more than 100 par- tunity to increase the quality of life ticipants and 500 spectators. An announcer reads the results of the costume contest. The event attracted in the world around them, according “I think it’s fun to try and mix more than 100 participants and 500 spectators. to the CFC’s Web site. our cultures together,” said Shin- Small unit leaders like Staff Sgt. ichiro Ikehara, the vice president home first place and a $300 cash the costume contest. Erwin Jumawan, a platoon sergeant of the Mihama American Village prize. “I hope there will be more with the MEU’s Battalion Landing Business Association. “We want American contestants also opportunities like this in the Team, encouraged his Marines and to make this place more attrac- placed second and third, taking future to bring our two cultures sailors to donate, speaking about the tive to Americans, and I think home $200 and $100, respec- together,” Maher said. contrast between fortunate and less this event will help to build a tively. Ikehara said the contest was fortunate cultures. better relationship between the The American Consulate Gen- a great success and he plans to “Growing up in a country where two cultures.” eral Kevin Maher showed his make it an annual event and the living conditions are below Years of experience dressing support by serving as one of the hopes to increase participation. the poverty line, donations are like ghouls and ghosts every contest judges. He also said he wants to host extremely important in making a October helped Americans take “There were so many great similar events in the future. difference,” said Jumawan, a native the top spots in the contest. costumes,” Maher said. “It was “It’s exciting to the Okinawan of the Philippines. John Persson, an engineering hard to judge.” people to celebrate some of Amer- Other unit representatives across technician with 18th Civil En- Maher extended his gratitude ica’s traditions,” Ikehara said. “It Okinawa are still collecting dona- gineering Squadron on Kadena to Mihama American Village for wouldn’t have been as good with- tions for the CFC drive, which con- Air Base, and his son Jeremiah, hosting the event and inviting out the support of both Okinawa cludes on Okinawa Nov. 30. dressed up as monsters to take the Americans to participate in and American people.” 10 Okinawa Marine | FEATURE | November 9, 2007

Trumpet players with the III Marine Expeditionary Force band play the adjutant’s call during 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment’s Marine Corps Birthday Ball Nov. 3. Photo by Lance Cpl. David Rogers Units on Okinawa gear up for Corps’ 232nd birthday

arines across the globe will celebrate their birthday tomorrow. The Corps was born MNov. 10, 1775, and for Marines, a proper greeting on that day is “happy birthday.” The sheer number of Marines and units throughout the Corps makes it necessary to spread formal birthday ball celebrations through- out the month of November. Until 1921, the Marine Corps birthday had been celebrated on another date. The July date was commemorated between 1798 and 1921 as the Corps’ birthday. At the close of the Revolu- tionary War, the Marine Corps and the Navy were all but disbanded, but on July 11, 1798, President John Adams approved a bill that recreated the Corps, thereby providing the rationale for this day being commemorated as the birthday of the Marine Corps. On Oct. 21, 1921, Maj. Edwin McClellan, of- ficer in charge of Headquarters Marine Corps’ historical section, sent a memorandum to Com- mandant of the Marine Corps Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune, suggesting that the original birthday on Nov. 10, 1775 be declared a Marine Corps holiday to be celebrated throughout the Corps. McClellan further suggested that a dinner be held in Wash- ington, D.C., to commemorate the event. Guests would include prominent men from the Marine Corps, Army, and Navy, and descendants of the Master Gunnery Sgt. Andrew W. Pelz, the maintenance Revolutionary War. chief with Ordnance Maintenance Company, takes a bite of birthday cake as the oldest Marine present Accordingly, on Nov. 1, 1921, Gen. Lejeune at Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Maintenance issued Marine Corps Order 47, Series 1921. The Battalion’s birthday ball at the Palms on Camp Hansen order summarized the history, mission, and tradi- Nov. 2. Photo by Lance Cpl. Bobby J. Yarbrough tion of the Corps, and directed that it be read to every command on Nov. 10 each subsequent year Celebrations of the Marine Corps birthday in honor of the birthday of the Marine Corps. differ at posts and stations throughout the Corps. In 1952, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. All commemorations include the reading of Lemuel C. Shepherd Jr., directed that the celebra- Marine Corps Order 47 and the Commandant’s tion of the Marine Corps Birthday be formalized message to those assembled. Most commands throughout the Corps and provided an outline for sponsor a birthday ball, complete with pageant the cake ceremony as well as other formal obser- and cake ceremony as prescribed in the Marine vances. This outline was included in the Marine Corps Manual. Corps Drill Manual and approved in 1956. Source: Marine Corps Historical Division MCB staff noncommissioned officers stand at parade rest while performing their duties as the Staff NCO Marine Corps Birthday Ball sword detail Nov. 2 at the Butler Officers’ Club. Photo by Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso Okinawa Marine | FEATURE | November 9, 2007 11

Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group wait for their meals at the MHG Marine Corps Birthday Ball Nov 7 at The Palms on Camp Hansen. Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac Commandant of the Marine Corps stresses pride in birthday message

Gen. James T. Conway

ince the birth of our nation, our liberty has been purchased by Svaliant men and women of deep conviction, great cour- age and bold action; the cost has often been in blood and tremendous sacrifice. As America’s sentinels of freedom, United States Marines are counted among the finest legions in the chronicles of war. Since 1775, Marines have marched boldly to the The color guard awaits the start of the ceremony at the Marine sounds of the guns and Aviation Control Squadron 4 Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the have fought fiercely and Butler Officers’ Club Nov. 5. Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Todd honorably to defeat the scourge of tyranny and ter- rines have been given the nation’s elite warrior class. ror. We are Marines — that toughest sector and have Cherish our families who is what we do. prevailed over a resilient offer marvelous support, In the words of President and determined enemy abiding resolve, and stead- John F. Kennedy: “In the who has made us pay for fast patience. Remember long history of the world, our gains. Once again, as those who have served only a few generations have in any struggle, the road and those who have fallen; been granted the role of ahead is far from certain, their names are chiseled defending freedom in its but as Marines, we are not on the roll call of America’s hour of maximum danger.” dissuaded by the chal- heroes. Magnificent heroes fought lenges of war or the tough Those who have car- in the wheat fields of Bel- conditions of a warrior’s ried the battle colors of our leau Wood, in the snows life. Indeed, we don’t just Corps have forged our heri- of the Chosin, and on the accept our destiny; we tage, and today’s generation streets of Hue City. Your shape it. of Leathernecks charts our generation bears this obli- On our 232nd birthday, future. Carry the colors gation now, and it is borne to every Marine — those with pride; carry them with on mighty and capable still in uniform and those honor. shoulders. who have served honorably Just like the Marines at in the past — be proud of Happy birthday, Marines! Belleau Wood, we are once who you are and what you again engaged in sustained do. Know that your citizen- Semper Fidelis, operations ashore. Just like ship dues have been paid James T. Conway, at Belleau Wood, the Ma- in full; you are part of this General, U.S. Marine Corps

Sgt. Maj. William F. Fitzgerald, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base sergeant major, cuts the first piece of cake at the Base Staff Noncommissioned Officers’ Ball Nov. 2 at the Butler Officers’ MCB staff noncommissioned officers stand at parade rest while performing their duties as the Staff NCO Marine Club. Photo by Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso Corps Birthday Ball sword detail Nov. 2 at the Butler Officers’ Club. Photo by Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso 12 Okinawa Marine | FEATURE | November 9, 2007

Corpsmen with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, load simulated casualties onto a CH-46 Sea Knight during helicopter evacuation exercises which took place throughout the island Nov. 5. Photos by Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett Corpsmen train to save lives 3rd Medical Battalion personnel prepare for casualty evacuations

Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett take away from the train- “I’m glad we coordinated okinawa marine staff ing, it’s muscle memory,” with the hospital.” he said. “I want them to get Seaman Apprentice hen a helicopter into the habit of approach- Alex Ageev, a hospital is taking enemy ing, placing the patient in corpsman with the bat- Wfire, that’s not the and (exiting the helicopter) talion, agreed the training time to figure out how without hesitation.” is essential. to secure litters carrying The corpsmen loaded “I’ve never even been wounded personnel. simulated casualties onto on a helicopter before,” he To avoid such a situa- two CH-46 Sea Knight said. “It’s important for me tion in real-life, dozens of helicopters from 1st to do this type of training corpsmen from 3rd Medi- Marine Aircraft Wing’s because this is what I’ll be cal Battalion, 3rd Marine Marine Medium Helicop- doing.” Logistics Group, partici- ter Squadron 262 and then Though the training pated in helicopter evacu- flew to various landing was a first for some of the ation exercises at locations zones where they unload- sailors, Ellis said they on Okinawa Nov. 5. ed the patients and started handled it well, took to “When they get into over. it quickly and steadily (combat), they’ll certainly The drills started in improved over the course be used for patient load- the Central Training Area. of the day. He said the ing and offloading,” said From there, they moved to training prepared the Navy Lt. Brian Ellis, the a small, sandy island off corpsmen for scenarios chief instructor about the the coast of Okinawa and they might face in a com- participants of the train- then on to a helicopter pad. bat zone. ing. “Now they’ll have “The corpsmen must “If something happened a much stronger idea of be familiar with moving in the middle of the night what they’re doing.” a patient onto and off of a and these guys get woken Ellis said it is essential CH-46 in a field environ- up and they’re kind of to make patient loading ment, a sand environment, sleepy, they’ll remember second nature for the or a helicopter pad envi- things we did today,” corpsmen. ronment,” Ellis said. he said. “And it will be Seaman Apprentice Alex Ageev, a corpsman with 3rd Medical “If there is one thing I “It was a good addition a lot more efficient and Battalion, rests after securing a simulated casualty in a CH- want these corpsmen to to the training,” he said. smooth.” 46 Sea Knight helicopter during an evacuation exercise. Okinawa Marine | FEATURE | November 9, 2007 13 Iraq’s re-supply hookup

Landing support Marines stretch out slings and place them over loads of supplies. The Marines inspect each load before connecting them to the helicopter. Okinawa Landing support Marines help provide safer alternative to long convoys

Cpl. Wayne Edmiston process of preparation. 2nd marine logistics group In addition to visually and physically inspecting the slings raq’s roads can be long and and nets to ensure a secure load, laden with improvised ex- the Marines must coordinate plosive devices, so whenever with the helicopter squadron Ipossible, Marines of 2nd Marine transporting the supplies. They Logistics Group avoid convoy communicate logistics informa- operations and opt for the alter- tion such as when the load will native: a helicopter lift mission. be lifted and how heavy it is. On the sending end of such Once the preparations have a mission are landing support been made, the helicopters can specialists from 3rd Marine Lo- link with the landing support Cpl. Benjamin R. Flores, the helicopter support team noncommissioned gistics Group’s Combat Logistics Marines to perform a lift, ex- officer in charge with Combat Logistics Battalion 4, approaches the lifting hook underneath a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter in Asad, Iraq, Oct. 18. Battalion 4. The Okinawa-based plained Cpl. Benjamin R. Flores, Landing support Marines with the battalion ensure vital supplies get to units the noncommissioned officer in Marines, who deployed to Iraq at various combat outposts. Photos by Cpl. Wayne Edmiston in August, draw the task of con- charge of the helicopter support necting the vital supplies to the team. “Safety is the No. 1 thing un- end of the lift. belly of the behemoth 73,000- The landing support Marines derneath the bird,” Flores said. “Knowing the lift is in the air pound CH-53D Sea Stallions guide the approaching helicop- “You have to keep a constant eye is the best part.” he said. bound for the outpost. ter and brace themselves for the on what is going on and make Once the lift was in the air Convoys from Al Asad to 150-mile-per-hour rotor wash sure nothing happens to your and on its way to Timberwolf, remote locations such as Combat that bears down as they con- Marines.” Gutierrez analyzed his Marines’ Outpost Timberwolf can take nect a grounding wire to a hook Once the static electricity is performance, looking for ways more than a day by road, not to dangling from the aircraft. grounded, a Marine connects to improve. mention the return trip, so the “The ground,” as he is called, the load and yells a command “They did a good job to- CLB-4 Marines are an integral is the first player in a series of to clear everyone away from the day,” he said. “Good safety all part of a mission that saves quick actions in the hurricane- bottom of the helicopter. Duck- around, and everything went as time, effort and possibly lives. like conditions. ing past the helicopters land- planned. There are a few things “It takes a while for a convoy “Having a (helicopter) right ing gear as they rush from the we can tighten up, but we com- to do it, but for us it takes about above your head is a real rush,” landing zone, they watch the pleted the mission, and that’s 30 minutes,” said Sgt. Roy A. Flores said. load to make sure the legs of the what counts.” Gutierrez, the commander of the But in the midst of all this, sling stay tight and that the load For the landing support helicopter support team. “We Flores said the 300,000 volts of continues to look like a compact Marines, their satisfaction lies re-supply them, so they can stay built-up static electricity run- cube. in knowing they helped trade in the fight.” ning through the hook coupled For many of the Marines, a day of dangerous driving for Before Gutierrez and his Ma- with the hurricane-like winds actually getting underneath the a 30-minute flight and one less rines can connect the supplies puts one concern above all else: helicopter is their favorite part, convoy has to risk the long trip to the helicopters, there is a long safety. but Gutierrez said he prefers the to Timberwolf. 14 Okinawa Marine | FEATURE | November 9, 2007

Entering the Okinawa Prefectural Museum’s main exhibit gives visitors the feeling of walking ashore onto an island as they walk over a glass floor that displays a coral reef scene beneath their feet. Photos by Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Todd Living history New museum offers journey through Okinawa’s past

Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Todd that delve further into local natu- okinawa marine staff ral history, archeology, arts and crafts, history and folklore. he new Okinawa Prefec- The natural history exhibit tural Museum, located showcases the special adaptations in Naha, takes visitors to Okinawa’s island environment Tfrom prehistoric to modern day of its plants and animals. Okinawa with interactive dis- In the archaeology exhibition, plays showing Okinawa’s nature, items excavated from archeo- history and culture. logical digs around Okinawa The museum provides a tour give viewers a look into ancient of Okinawan history from the Okinawan lifestyles. Ryukyu Kingdom to the late The arts and crafts exhibit 1800s, through World War II and holds a display of a unique range into the modern postwar era. of arts and crafts created by Upon entering the main exhib- Okinawan people. The folklore it, visitors get the feeling of com- exhibit shows the full range and ing ashore onto an island as they richness of the folk culture that walk over a glass floor displaying has become a part of the everyday a coral reef scene, including sea An exhibit displays a skeleton of the Minatogawa Man chasing an animal. The life of many Okinawans. creatures. Minatogawa Man lived in primitive Okinawa more than 18,000 years ago and The museum also offers other The exhibit continues into a is believed to be the ancestor of the Japanese people. exhibits such as an outdoor dis- circular hall featuring images play of a traditional store house showing the formation of the ancestor of the Japanese. fingertips. and farm house. Ryukyu island chain and the One of the largest displays is Visitors can watch visual To get to the Okinawa Prefec- evolution of its life. In the same a large-scale diorama offering a projections of sea levels rising tural Museum, take Highway 58 room, visitors learn about life of panorama of the Ryukyu island over time and typhoons that had south past Camp Kinser. Turn left the Minatogawa Man, who lived chain, complete with computer significant impacts on Okinawa. at the Uenoya intersection. At the in primitive Okinawa 18,000 terminals storing a wealth of in- Arranged around the main second traffic light, turn left. The years ago and is believed to be the formation available at the visitor’s exhibit area are smaller exhibits museum will be on your left. Okinawa Marine | Sports | November 9, 2007 17 Kadena derails ‘Seoul’ train Panthers advance to Far East High School championship game

Lance Cpl. Bobby J. Yarbrough the second half as Harris and okinawa marine staff running back Roosevelt Payne each added another touchdown. he Kadena Panthers ad- Kadena missed one of the extra vanced to the Department of points. TDefense Dependent Schools “It was the strength of our Pacific, Far East High School offensive line that led to the vic- football championship game tory,” Payne said. “They opened with a 27-10 victory over the up holes, and we took advantage Seoul American Falcons in the of it.” semi-final match-up at Kadena Falcons quarterback Daniel Air Base Nov. 3. Burns found the end zone late in The semi-final looked to be a the fourth, and the Falcons con- fair match-up between two un- verted for two points after. defeated powerhouses, but after Kadena head coach Sergio a rough start early in the first Mendoza congratulated his team quarter, the Panthers’ dynamic on their victory but remained ground attack ran all over the focused on the upcoming cham- Falcons and never looked back. pionship game against Yokota The Panthers, anchored by Air Base. junior running back Brandon “Yokota is a very tough team,” Kadena running back Roosevelt Payne blows by a Falcons defensemen during Harris’ three-touchdown per- the DODDS-Pacific Far East High School football semi-final game at Kadena Mendoza said. “They are well formance, put up 383 rushing Air Base Nov. 3. Photo by Lance Cpl. Bobby J. Yarbrough seasoned and well coached. We yards. will continue to stress team The Falcons defense looked shaped up. On possession, Har- lead, they never let it go. They speed and polishing our existing strong when they capitalized on ris, lined up in his own terri- scored again just before halftime offense. It will be a good chal- a wild shotgun snap over Pan- tory, found a hole in the Falcons when Harris found a seam and lenge for the boys.” thers quarterback Stan Schrock’s defense and took it to the house. slipped in for the touchdown Kadena will host the battle head that escaped out the back of The Panthers added the extra from a few yards out. A perfect with the Panthers at McDonald the end zone and put the Falcons point and took a 7-2 lead with boot between the uprights left Stadium Nov. 10. Yokota and out in front 2-0. 4:32 left in the quarter. the score at 14-2 at the half. Kadena are both undefeated go- But the Panthers quickly Once the Panthers grabbed the It was more of the same in ing into the championship. Marine Corps Base wins 5th consecutive CG’s Cup in softball Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Todd third, Basso rallied his troops “Their outfield was play- okinawa marine staff to put the game away. ing shallow, so I stepped into “Come on, guys. All we need the pitch and swung for the t only took Marine Corps is four to win,” he said. fences,” Williams said. “I saw Base four innings to defeat MCB fell short of the 15-run it bounce on the fence, and my Marine Aviation Logistics shutout Basso was looking for team kept yelling to keep run- ISquadron 36 and secure their as they extended the lead to ning, so that’s what I did.” fifth consecutive Commanding 14-0. Pitcher Todd Harding MCB’s win continues the General’s Cup softball cham- knocked in two of team’s dominance pionship in dominant fashion the runs with an on Okinawa, and Oct. 31 on Camp Foster. inside-the-park with a roster full MCB dominated the game, home run. “Their outfield of skilled and ex- winning 17-2 after officials MALS-36 got perienced players called an end to the game in on the board in was playing that includes All- accordance with a 15-run rule the fourth, but Marine players that comes into play after the MCB spoiled shallow, so I and an All-Ma- third inning. their hopes of a rine coach, MCB’s MCB got off to what the comeback as they stepped into the streak doesn’t team considered a slow start by closed out the top seem likely to end only driving in two runs in the half of the inning pitch and swung soon. first inning, according to coach after allowing a “MCB is an and first baseman Kenneth meager two runs. for the fences.” excellent team Basso. MCB took command in In the bottom who seems to put the second, however, adding of the inning, the ball anywhere nine runs to put them comfort- MCB added the — Jon Williams, they want when ably in front with an 11-0 lead. three runs they MCB third baseman they hit, and their MCB right fielder Luis Torres needed to put the defense hardly and shortstop Shawn Curtis game away. With ever makes er- started off the rally with singles, two runners on rors,” said Corey Marine Corps Base outfielder Kirby Wilson setting up a two-run triple from base, third baseman Jon Wil- Carter, a sports specialist with prepares to bat during the Commanding General’s Basso. MCB batted through liams stepped up to the plate Marine Corps Community Cup softball championship game against Marine their entire lineup before and knocked the ball deep into Services. “It is going to take one Aviation Logistics Squadron 36. MCB defeated MALS-36 closed out the inning. right field for an inside-the- talented team to bring them MALS-36, 17-2. Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Todd Going into the bottom of the park homer. down.” 18 Okinawa Marine | Marketplace | November 9, 2007 single marine program events in theaters november 16 | discover golf program nov 9-15 • This free, two-hour class at the Awase Meadows Golf Course Movie schedule is subject to change without notice. Call in advance to gives wannabe golfers skills and knowledge of the game. confirm show times. For a complete listing, visit http://www.aafes.com. Instruction includes topics such as how to set up a tee-time, cart and club rental, club types, swing techniques and putting styles.

Kadena foster • Depart Camp Schwab at 7 a.m., Camp Hansen at 7:30 a.m., 634-4422 645-3465 Camp Courtney at 8:15 a.m., Camp Kinser at 7:30 a.m., MCAS Friday Mr. Bean’s Holiday (G), noon; Friday Dan in Real Life (PG-13), 7 Futenma at 8 a.m. and Camp Foster at 8:30 a.m. Hairspray (PG), 3 p.m.; Shoot ‘Em Up p.m., 10 p.m. (R), 6 p.m.; The Brave One (R), 9 p.m. For more information, contact volunteer opportunities saturday Mr. Bean’s Holiday (G), the Single Marine Program • Volunteer to read to students at Kinser Elementary School saturday Underdog (PG), noon; Dan 1 p.m.; Balls of Fury (PG-13), 4 p.m.; Office at 645-3681. in Real Life (PG-13), 3 p.m.; Shoot ‘Em Shoot ‘Em Up (R), 7 p.m.; The Brave each Friday from 9-11 a.m. Depart the Camp Kinser Chow Hall Up (R), 6 p.m.; The Brave One (R), 9 p.m. One (R), 10 p.m. at 8:30 a.m. sunday Mr. Bean’s Holiday (G), sunday Bee Movie (PG), 1 p.m., 4 noon; Shoot ‘Em Up (R), 3 p.m.; Dan p.m.; Shoot ‘Em Up (R), 7 p.m. All bus pick-up points will be • Volunteer at the Marine Thrift Shop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Real Life (PG-13), 6 p.m.; The Brave Each Tuesday: Volunteer on Camp Kinser and MCAS Futenma. One (R), 9 p.m. monday Bee Movie (PG), 1 p.m., 4 at Semper Fit gyms or the p.m.; Superbad (R), 7 p.m. Foster Fieldhouse. Each Wednesday: Volunteer at Camps Foster and Courtney. monday Dan in Real Life (PG-13), Each Thursday: Volunteer at Camps Schwab and Hansen. 1 p.m.; Shoot ‘Em Up (R), 4 p.m.; The tuesday Shoot ‘Em Up (R), Brave One (R), 7 p.m. 7 p.m.

tuesday Bee Movie (PG), 7 p.m. wednesday Death Sentence (R), chapel schedule 7 p.m. wednesday 30 Days of Night (R), Camp Foster | 645-7486/7487 Camp Courtney | 622-9350 7 p.m. thursday Bee Movie (PG), • Catholic: Mon.-Fri., 11:45 a.m. • Catholic: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 7 a.m. 7 p.m. thursday 30 Days of Night (R), 7 p.m. Sat., 5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m. Sun. 8 a.m., 11:15 a.m. • Eastern Orthodox: Sun., 9:30 a.m. • Protestant: Sun., 9:30 a.m. • Gospel: Sun., 11:30 a.m. Liturgical, 6:30 p.m. Futenma Schwab • Hindu: Sun., 3:30 p.m., Bldg. 455 636-3890 625-2333 • Jewish: Fri., traditional, 6 p.m.; Kadena Air Base | 634-1288 informal, 6:30 p.m. • Catholic: Sun., 8:30 a.m., Mass, Chapel 1 Friday Balls of Fury (PG-13), Friday Illegal Tender (R), • Latter-day Saints: Sun., 2 p.m., Bldg. 455 Sun., 11:30 a.m., Reconciliation, Chapel 1 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. • Muslim: Friday prayer at 12:45 p.m. Sun., 12:30 p.m., Mass, Chapel 1 Saturday Bee Movie (PG), 4 p.m., Saturday Rush Hour 3 (PG-13), • Protestant: Sun., 8:30 a.m. Sun., 5 p.m., Mass, Chapel 1 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Sun., 10:30 a.m., CCD, Amelia Earhart School Camp Lester | 643-7226 Daily Mass, Mon.-Thurs., noon, Chapel 2 sunday The Brothers Solomon (R), sunday Stardust (PG-13), 7 p.m. • Catholic: Sun., 8 a.m., Lester Chapel 4 p.m.; Balls of Fury (PG-13), 7 p.m. monday War (R), 7 p.m. • Protestant: Sun., 9 a.m., Hospital Chapel • Protestant: Sun., Contemporary, 10:30 a.m., monday 30 Days of Night (R), 6:30 p.m. Sun., 10 a.m., Lester Chapel Chapel 1 tuesday Dan in Real Life (PG-13), Sun., Project 196 (Contemporary), 7:06 p.m., tuesday Closed 7 p.m. Camp Hansen | 623-4694 Chapel 1 wednesday Closed wednesday Closed • Catholic: Sun., 10 a.m., East Chapel Sun., 8:30 a.m., Inspirational, Chapel 2 • Protestant: Sun., 11 a.m., West Chapel; Sun., 10:30 a.m., Traditional, Chapel 2 thursday Closed thursday Closed Tues., noon, Holy Eucharist, Hospital Chapel Sun., 1030 a.m., Gospel, Chapel 3 Sunday School, 8:45 a.m., Bldg. 856 MCAS Futenma | 636-3058 Kinser courtney • Catholic: Sun., noon • Wiccan/Pagan 637-2177 622-9616 • Contemporary: Sun., 9 a.m. Women’s service, Thurs., 6:30 p.m., Chapel 2 Friday The Game Plan (PG), 3 p.m.; Friday Bee Movie (PG), 6:30 p.m.; Open circle service, Fri., 7 p.m., Chapel 1 Shoot ‘Em Up (R), 6:30 p.m. The Brothers Solomon (R), 9:30 p.m. Camp Schwab | 625-2644/2866 Wiccan/Pagan service, Sat., 6:30 p.m., Religious • Catholic: Sun., 5:30 p.m. Education Center, Bldg. 856 Saturday Shoot ‘Em Up (R), 3 Saturday Mr. Bean’s Holiday (G), p.m.; The Brave One (R), 6:30 p.m. 2 p.m.; Balls of Fury (PG-13), 7 p.m. • Protestant: Sun., 11 a.m. Camp Kinser | 637-1148 sunday Underdog (PG), 3 p.m.; sunday 30 Days of Night (R), 7 p.m. Camp McTureous | 622-7505 • Catholic: Sun., 11 a.m., Chapel 1 Shoot ‘Em Up R), 6:30 p.m. • Lutheran: Sun., 9:45 a.m. • Gospel: Sun., 8 a.m., Chapel 1 monday The Brothers Solomon monday Closed (R), 7 p.m. • Gospel: Sun., 12:30 p.m. • Protestant: Sun., 9:30 a.m., Chapel 1

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