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December 1, 2006 www.okinawa.usmc.mil Toys for Tots campaign REACHING OUT underway on Okinawa Marines, sailors build bonds with Chinese Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein counterparts during historic China visit OKINAWA MARINE STAFF CAMP FOSTER — The 2006 U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign on Okinawa began with a cer- emony Nov. 18 at the Post Exchange on Camp Foster. Each year, Marines on Okinawa contribute their time during the months of November and December to collect new, unwrapped toys and charitable donations for children in need during Christmas. “This is a great oppor- Gunnery Sgt. Toshia C. tunity for us to show one Sundermier donates a toy Nov. 18 on Camp Foster. Photo of the best things about by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein America – our generosity,” said Col. Russell I. Jones, 9,000 toys last year, Loppe the commanding officer said. This year they want to for Headquarters and Ser- shatter that record by collect- vice Battalion Marine Corps ing more than 10,000 toys. Base Camp Butler, during “Toys for Tots is an orga- the kick-off ceremony. “To nization that gives every boy quote an unknown author, and girl a chance to have a ‘no man stands taller than normal Christmas,” Loppe when he helps a needy said. “It gives them the op- child.’” portunity to believe there is The toys collected here hope.” on Okinawa will be given to Military families who children in the local Japa- would like to request as- nese and military commu- sistance from Toys for Tots nities this holiday season, this Christmas can contact according to Staff Sgt. Jon E. their unit representative, Loppe, an Individual Ready Loppe said. Marines can also Reserve military policeman nominate other families who with III Marine Expedition- need assistance but would ary Force. not be likely to ask for it on “Volunteering for the pro- their own. gram helps build good rela- Organizations or individu- tions between the local and als interested in participating military communities on in the Toys for Tots campaign As an ice breaker, American and Chinese Marines shake hands and introduce themselves in Okinawa,” said Loppe. should contact Loppe by Zhanjiang, China. The event was part of a friendly military competition between U.S. Marines Toys for Tots organizers email at jon.e.loppe@usmc. and Marines from the People’s Republic of China. SEE STORY ON PAGE 7. Photo by Staff Sgt. Marc Ayalin on Okinawa collected nearly mil or phone 645-8066.

AROUND THE CORPS TRAINING FOR SUCCESS IN SEARCH OF DRILL Take a look at what else is happening III MEF service members prepare for The final installment in our three-part in the Marine Corps worldwide, from an upcoming mission to Afghanistan series on the health of Marine Corps Quantico, Va., to Tunis, Tunisia, in where they will mentor and train drill focuses on the role of sergeants our Around the Corps feature. Afghan National Army troops. and below — The Motivators. INSIDE pg. 3 pg. 8 pg. 10 2 OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | DECEMBER 1, 2006 Around the

HUSAYBAH, Iraq | Marines from 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment conduct a For more Marine Corps stories and photos, patrol Nov. 1. Photo by Cpl. Brian Cvisit http://www.orpmarines.mil S M. Henner

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. | Quantico Marine Corps Band trumpeter Sgt. Kevin Creasy stands at rest before playing Taps at a dedication ceremony for the Semper Fidelis Memorial Park. The park serves as a place for reflection and remembrance for all Marines and their sacrifices. Photo by Staff Sgt. B.J. Swenson

MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. Marines celebrate the annual Marine Corps uniform pageant on Gray’s Field Nov. 9. During the pageant, several Marine volunteers wore historical and authentic Marine Corps uniforms ranging from the fancy trim and feathers of the first uniforms in 1775, to the solid TUNIS, Tunisia | The Marine Corps color guard, assigned to the American Embassy green uniforms in Tunis, marches past a corridor of Tunisian honor guards while retiring the colors and wide helmets during a wreath-laying ceremony at the North African American Cemetery Nov. 17. worn during the Established in 1948, the cemetery holds the graves of 2,841 service members who died Vietnam War. while serving during World War II. Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Rosa Larson Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole A. LaVine OKINAWA MARINE | OPINION & EDITORIAL | DECEMBER 1, 2006 3 Veteran’s survival story inspires others Doug Stratton speak to a group of kids, and let wave Feb. 19, 1945. He saw the above the water level. A fellow them know about the sacrifices famous flag raising four days injured Marine saved his life by was recently in Washington people have made to preserve later on Mount Suribachi, but holding his head up until they D.C. on vacation from the our freedoms. Gordon is an shortly afterward was severely reached the hospital ship. United Kingdom, and visited amazing man, a real inspiration, wounded in the leg from a Japa- As Gordon had saved the lives Ithe United States Marine Corps and he has made a major impact nese shell. He was taken down of at least three Marines before (Iwo Jima) Memorial one Sat- on both of us. to the beach where his wounds he was wounded, he got his re- urday afternoon. There, sitting Since returning to the UK, we were tended to by a Navy corps- payment right there and thank- in the shade of a tree from the have written to Gordon and de- man, however another shell fully still lives today. blazing sun, was an old Marine veloped our friendship, and have exploded nearby, killing the Yet in many ways, what he veteran of the Battle of Iwo Jima. been doing more research on the corpsman, who fell onto Gordon. does now is an even greater His name was Gordon Ward. Pacific War. Being British, we He was lucky to be spotted alive contribution than what he did 60 He volunteers his time to speak were only really taught about the under the corpsman’s body and years ago. In the end, our success to tourists and schoolchildren European conflict at school, al- was taken onto a landing craft to or failure in life is determined by about Iwo Jima every Saturday. though of course we’re all aware be evacuated. The landing craft the lives we have touched, and My girlfriend and I sat and of the fame of Iwo Jima. was then hit by Japanese fire Gordon has touched many more talked with Gordon for what Gordon was a rifleman with and as sea water started to pour than most people. seemed like hours, before we 1st Battalion, 25th Marines and into the boat, Gordon found that Stratton is a citizen of the left, reluctantly, to allow him to landed on Iwo Jima in the first he was unable to lift his head United Kingdom. As Marines, there are no excuses for Sempertoons Created by Gunnery Sgt. Charles Wolf not following rules, being respectful

Staff Sgt. Darrell Gunter being disrespectful toward Air Force and Army NCOs that work at the club is a major hat happened to Marines being Marines problem. 24/7? What happened to noncommis- We have too many Marines living off of the Wsioned officers and staff noncommis- name “Marine,” and they are screwing it up sioned officers correcting Marines on the spot? for everyone else. It seems as if Marines are I’ve been working at the Kadena Banyan forgetting they are Marines once they start Tree Club for eight months as a security weekend liberty. guard. During this time, I’ve caught more Am I the perfect Marine? No, I’m not, be- than 30 Marines wearing earrings. Some of cause I’ve made mistakes, but I know I’m not the excuses I’ve heard have been ridiculous. supposed to wear earrings and bandanas on For example: “I can wear them on an Air or off base – period. Force base,” “I’m on leave,” “It’s in the Marine I’m still trying to figure out how you go Corps rule book,” or “My SNCO saw me with from being a Marine for five days to being a them and didn’t say anything.” All of these thug for two days on the weekend. excuses are a bunch of you know what! Gunter is the Marine Tactical Air Control Not only are earrings an issue, but Marines Squadron 18 Supply Chief.

MARINE CORPS FACT CHECK TATTOOS Q: How does the Marine Corps evaluate tattoos? According to Marine Corps Uniform Regulation MCO P1020.34G W/CH 1-4, Chapter 1, Paragraph 1004, Marines are prohibited from tattoos or brands on the neck and head. In other areas of the body, tattoos or brands that are prejudicial to good order, discipline and A: morale or are of a nature to bring discredit upon the Marine Corps are also prohibited.

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COMMANDING GENERAL Maj. Gen. Mary Ann Krusa-Dossin OKINAWA MARINE NEWSPAPER PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR Lt. Col. Brad S. Bartelt H&S Battalion MCB PAO Unit 35002 PRESS OFFICER 2nd Lt. Judd A. Wilson The Okinawa Marine is published by Marine Corps Community the U.S. Marine Corps, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler or Marine FPO AP 96373-5002 Services under exclusive written contract with Marine Corps Base Camp Corps Community Services of the products and services advertised. Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan. Everything advertised in this newspaper shall be made available PRESS CHIEF Gunnery Sgt. Mark E. Bradley NORTHERN BUREAU CHIEF Sgt. Joshua S. Higgins The editorial content of this newspaper is edited and approved for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, Camp Hansen, DSN 623-4054 by the Consolidated Public Aff airs Offi ce of Marine Corps Base Camp gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political EDITOR Sgt. Ethan E. Rocke Smedley D. Butler. affi liation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. CENTRAL BUREAU CHIEF Cpl. Guillermo E. Vargas This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser Camp Foster, DSN 645-7422 military services stationed overseas, at sea and their families. Its contents is confi rmed, the publisher shall refuse to print advertising from that DESIGN EDITOR Justin Zaun do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Government, source until the violation is corrected. SOUTHERN BUREAU CHIEF Cpl. Scott M. Biscuiti the Department of Defense or the U.S. Marine Corps and do not imply All photos, unless otherwise indicated, are “offi cial U.S. Marine Camp Kinser, DSN 637-2276 endorsement thereof. Corps photos.” For more information, e-mail us at okinawamarine.mcbb. Th e appearance of advertising in this newspaper, including inserts of [email protected] or write to us at Public Aff airs Offi ce, H&S BN MCB PAO, supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, Unit 35002, FPO AP 96373-5002. 4 OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | DECEMBER 1, 2006 BRIEFS

VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT The 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade will Drunk? Don’t drive distribute sporting equipment, clothing and other supplies to children in the Philippines as part of Operation Goodwill in December Common sense measures can prevent accidents 2006 and January 2007. Volunteers are Editor’s Note: The following is the first in a alcohol-related traffic fatalities have a blood needed to sort and package items at Camp four-part series from the Marine Corps Base alcohol content of .08 percent or higher. Hansen’s “Santa’s Workshop” (Bldg. 2857, near Gate 2) Dec. 9 and 11. To volunteer, Camp Butler Provost Marshal’s Office providing 4. The Provost Marshall’s Office investigated contact the III MEF or MHG Chaplains’ information on the Drunk and Drugged Driving three traffic related fatalities on Okinawa dur- Offices at 622-1180/623-474/4694 or (090) (3D) Prevention Campaign. ing 2005. 6861-5091. The Council for Okinawa Protection and “Just as the War on Terror rages on, so does Police Services announced the start of the 3D our fight against impaired driving,” said Maj. CHRISTMAS DONATIONS NEEDED Campaign Dec. 1. Bernard Hess, the provost marshal for Marine Used summer clothing, school supplies The 3D Campaign is a safety program aimed Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler. “Statistics and sports equipment is needed for children at reducing alcohol and drug related automobile show that the number of alcohol related inci- in the Philippines and will be delivered to accidents, and promoting safe and responsible dents are declining, which seems promising, orphanages, shelters and other organizations driving through awareness, education and strict but don’t be misled. We are losing this fight by the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. enforcement of traffic regulations. COPPS is and we will continue doing so as long as a Donations may be dropped off through Jan. 10, 2007, at the following locations: III Marine comprised of the seven U.S. Forces Japan law en- single person dies, is injured or is adminis- Expeditionary Force Chaplain’s Office on forcement agencies, along with III Marine Expe- tratively punished as a result of an impaired Camp Courtney; III MEF Marine Headquarters ditionary Force Safety, MCB Camp Butler Safety, driving incident. We can’t afford to lose a single Group Chaplain’s Office on Camp Hansen; and Marine Corps Community Services. member of our team, be it a warrior or family and the United Service Organization cen- The 3D Campaign is a conglomeration of member.” ters on Kadena Air Base, Marine Corps Air programs instituted by the National Highway As the holiday season gets in full swing, all Station Futenma and Camps Foster, Schwab Traffic Safety Administration, Mothers Against personnel are reminded to be careful and follow and Hansen. For more information, call the Drunk Driving, Military Police and individual these common sense rules to “Arrive Alive”: III MEF or MHG Chaplains’ Offices at 622- commands. • Don’t drink and drive. 1180/623-7474/4694 or 090-6861-5091. Thanks to concerted educational efforts • Do everything you reasonably can to pre- AIR FEST nationwide and strict laws enacted by authori- vent others from drinking and driving. The Japan Air Self Defense Force will host ties, alcohol and drug related driving offenses • Use alternate forms of transportation (des- Air Fest 2006 Dec. 10 at the JASDF Naha have been on the decline. Although this trend ignated driver, taxi or daiko service) Base from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attractions will is encouraging, driving under the influence • If you plan on drinking, designate a driver include aircraft static displays of Patriots remains one of the most serious public safety who will not consume alcoholic beverages. and air defense firearms, a tug-of-war against challenges confronting all communities. Everyone agrees that the best way to win fighter jets, Okinawan traditional performing The following are statistics from the traffic this war and prevent tragedy both on and off arts and musical performances. Public park- safety administration and Headquarters Ma- our installations is through education and ing is available at the Naha Military Port. rine Corps addressing the scope of the problem proactive law enforcement. COPPS’ goal is Shuttle bus service is also available. For more during 2005: to have no tragedies, on or off base, resulting information, call (098) 857-1191, ext. 3291. 1. NHTSA reported that 16,972 people in from impaired driving, and COPPS calls on all

HOLIDAY LIGHTS/DECORATIONS the United States were killed as a result of service members, families, American and local- During the holiday season, outside lighting impaired driving in 2005. national civilian employees to join this effort should not be left on throughout the night. 2. On average, one alcohol related fatality and take a stance against drunk driving. All lights/decorations should be turned off occurs every 33 minutes. Remember, the message is simple: “You by 10 p.m. All holiday lights and external 3. Thirty-five percent of drivers involved in drink and drive, you lose.” decorations must be removed by Jan. 3.

SLEEVES DOWN STARTING TODAY According to a Marine Corps Bases Japan order for uniform regulation, from Dec. 1, 2006, through March 31, 2007, Marines and sailors will wear the utility uniform with sleeves down. The service uniform will remain the designated service C uniform during this period.

FREE GIFT WRAPPING The Young Marines will provide a free gift-wrapping service during the Home- based Business Expo Dec. 2 on Camp Kinser (Tower 867, multi-purpose room) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

LIBRARY HOLIDAY HOURS The Camp Foster Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on holidays. All other Marine Corps Community Services libraries will be open regular hours on holidays.

TO SUBMIT A BRIEF, send an e-mail to SKY HIGH | Two AV-8B Harrier jets from Marine Attack Squadron 311 conduct refueling operations [email protected] or fax your request with a KC-130 aircraft from Marine Ariel Refueler Transport Squadron 152 off the coast of Okinawa to DSN 645-3803. The Okinawa Marine accepts briefs Nov. 9. The Harriers, which recently flew in support of bilateral exercises in the Philippines, flew from nonprofit organizations only. The deadline for from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni to the USS Essex. The squadron, home-stationed at Marine submitting a brief is noon every Friday. The Okinawa Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., is currently attached to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265, the Marine reserves the right to edit all submitted material. air combat element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. Photo by Capt. Jonathan Schaafsma

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U.S. Marines pose with Chinese Marines after competing in a tug-of-war match in Zhanjiang, China, Nov 16. The tug-of-war was part of several sporting activities held between Marines and sailors aboard the USS Juneau and service members from the People’s Republic of China. Photo by Staff Sgt. Marc Ayalin ONE AND THE SAME U.S., Chinese forces find common ground, exchange training

Staff Sgt. Marc Ayalin partnership as well as a sense of 31ST MARINE EXPEDITIONARY UNIT camaraderie,” said U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Marcus Annibale, officer- ZHANJIANG, China — It was in-charge of the Special Purpose history in the making Nov. 17 the Marine Air Ground Task Force moment the Chinese Marines saw embarked aboard USS Juneau. their U.S. counterparts step off After arriving at the 1st Marine the buses on their own soil. Brigade’s headquarters, the U.S. Twenty U.S. Marines from A and Chinese Marines split into Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Ma- two teams and prepared to run a rine Regiment, the 31st Marine 400-meter-long obstacle course. Expeditionary Unit’s battalion The obstacle course was a timed landing team, and more than 100 event. The fastest time during the Marines from the People’s Repub- course went to the Chinese with a lic of China’s 1st Marine Brigade, time of 2 minutes, 54 seconds. The participated in a friendly military fastest U.S. Marine was Pfc. Adam competition here in order to build Eller with a time of 3:56. relations Nov. 17. “I think the Marines on both “My intent is to create an envi- sides came across the finish line ronment where our Marines and as brothers-in-arms and enjoyed A Marine with the People’s Liberation Army fights through a combat obstacle Chinese Marines can develop a some friendly camaraderie and course as part of Marine capability demonstrations. Photo by Lance Cpl. J.J. Harper competition,” Annibale said. “Globally, it’s good for the region of small arms weaponry for their of the 1st Marine Brigade. “This to see Americans and the Chinese guests. The display featured au- event is useful and meaningful training together in partnership.” tomatic assault rifles, lightweight and we should have more train- After completing the obstacle grenade launchers and a rubber ing like this. This is the first time course, the MEU Marines partici- reconnaissance craft similar to the your Marines have trained with pated in their host’s rifle marks- U.S. Marine Corps Combat Rubber ours, and I hope we can send some manship course. There, Marines Reconnaissance Craft. of our officers to the United States fired the Type QBZ95 5.8mm The day’s event ended with the to train with yours.” automatic rifle in the prone posi- Chinese Marines hosting a buf- For the U.S. Marines, this event tion over a 50-meter firing range. fet-style luncheon featuring some was history in the making; this Prior to firing, the U.S. Marines of the local flavor like Chinese is a first of modern-day training received a brief period of instruc- broccoli, fried fish, beef stew, exchanges with U.S. Marines on tion on how to use the rifle and gourd soup, steamed rice and Chinese soil since World War II. how the Chinese scoring system spicy shrimp. “In essence, what we did today worked. With this type of event, Chi- was the beginning of a new future At the conclusion of the range nese Marine officials here hope between both countries,” said U.S. exercise, the best performing that the U.S. Marines can recip- Marine Sgt. Josh Barfield, another American and Chinese Marines rocate this gesture by allowing a member of A Co. “It was impor- were awarded prizes. All U.S. Ma- Marine officer exchange program tant for us to be here because we rines exchanged a rank insignia in the future. receive the opportunity to meet Chinese Marines assist U.S. Marines for a Chinese Marine’s unit pin. “We learned a lot from your our Chinese counterparts and as they fire the type QBZ95 automatic After leaving the range, the Chi- Marines,” said Chinese Marine realize that they’re no different rifle. Photo by Staff Sgt. Marc Ayalin nese Marines put on a static display Maj. De Hai Hu, staff commander than any one of us.” 6 OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | DECEMBER 1, 2006 MSG team screens Okinawa applicants

Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein OKINAWA MARINE STAFF

CAMP FOSTER — The Marine Security Guard screen- ing team reviewed more than 250 applications Nov. 14-16 from Marines on various Marine Corps camps on Okinawa applying for the special duty assignment. Marine Security Guards serve at more than 120 U.S. embassies and consulates around the world. MSG duty offers Marines a chance to improve their life professionally and personally by helping with career advancements and providing diverse cultural experiences, according to Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Be- ment, the MSG monitor with Manpower Management of Enlisted Assignments at Headquarters Marine Corps in Quantico, Va. MSG duty often elevates lance corporals and corpo- rals above their peers when it comes time for promo- Master Sgt. Scott Davis, the motor transportation chief with Afghan National Army Embedded tions, Bement said. After completion of MSG school, Trainer Team 4-1, places a claymore mine during an exercise at the Central Training Area Nov. 15 Marines receive an automatic 100 points on their com- to refresh the team’s training with explosives. Photos by Lance Cpl. Kevin Knallay posite score, the point system that determines promo- tions in the noncommissioned officer ranks. “It’s an opportunity to advance my career and see the world,” said Lance Cpl. Andrew C. Hogan, a postal clerk Marines sharpen skills they with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler. Marines also receive an additional military occupa- will soon teach Afghan Army tional specialty, which may give them a chance to serve with organizations such as the Secret Service or Drug Lance Cpl. Kevin Knallay Enforcement Administration, Bement said. OKINAWA MARINE STAFF “It’s an incredibly exciting adventure,” he said. “Whether you’re working to protect ambassadors or CENTRAL TRAINING AREA — More than you’re off on an African safari, it’s the opportunity of a dozen III Marine Expeditionary Force a lifetime.” members, who will soon mentor and train Applicants undergo three phases of screening, ac- Afghan National Army troops prepared for cording to Gunnery Sgt. Timothy D. Lucas, a career their mission during demolitions training retention specialist with H&S Bn., Camp Butler. The in the Central Training Area Nov. 15. first phase covers prerequisites, such as ensuring the The Marines and sailors of Afghan Marine meets physical requirements. During the sec- National Army Embedded Trainer Team ond phase, MSG screeners conduct a background check 4-1, the first team to come out of Okinawa, and interview the Marine. The final phase consists of Cpl. Joshua Kilzer pulls a detonation cord igniter a medical screening and checking out of their current will spend several months in Afghanistan to start a reaction detonating C-4 explosives. teaching a battalion-sized Afghan National duty station. Army unit military skills involving com- riddled with mines from the war between MSG duty requires Marines to obtain a secret clear- munications, motorized transportation Afghanistan and the Soviet Union in the ance and to demonstrate financial stability. Applicants and general engineering to help the force 1980s. also must be United States citizens, according to Ma- move closer to self sustainment and sta- The team also focused on setting and rine Corps Order P1326.6D. bility. firing claymore mines — anti-personnel Bement said the screening process narrowed the Team members consist of hand-picked, mines that propel hundreds of small ball applicants here down to less than 50. highly-experienced individuals and volun- bearings forward in a fan-like shape and “The quality of Marines on MSG duty is second to teers from various military occupational are often used in defensive perimeters. none,” he said. “MSG is the cream of the crop.” specialties such as combat engineers and “This training helps us train Afghan The next MSG screening on Okinawa is scheduled motorized transportation. The variety of soldiers to set up defensive perimeters, for Jan. 22-23. Marines interested in MSG duty should occupational specialties will provide the adding to the building block process of contact their career retention specialist. ANA with advice on all aspects of building creating and training a self-sustaining and training its fighting force. Afghan National Army,” said Capt. Monty “It has become an important mission to J. Fontenot, the deputy officer-in-charge get our allied forces in Afghanistan and and a team leader with the unit. Iraq properly trained,” said 1st Lt. Mac T. In a speech Sept. 29 at a Washington, Steele, a team leader. “It will further affirm D.C. hotel, President George W. Bush said democracy in Afghanistan and addition- of Afghanistan, “We helped them build ally lessen the burden on us.” security forces they need to defend their The team’s most recent training started democratic gains. In the past five years, with a refresher on handling and detonat- our coalition has trained and equipped ing explosives and then focused on live more than 30,000 soldiers in the Afghan ordnance including land mines and C-4 National Army. These Afghan soldiers plastic explosive. are on the front lines with coalition One point of emphasis was how to troops.” destroy weapons caches and mines, a Embedded Trainer Team 4-1 will fur- Marines wait to undergo the second phase of the Marine useful skill to augment efforts of explo- ther contribute to the growing number of Security Guard screening process Nov. 16 at the Camp sive ordnance disposal units in a country trained Afghan National Army soldiers. Foster Theater. Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | DECEMBER 1, 2006 7 Instructors keep training afloat as numbers sink

Lance Cpl. Kevin Knallay OKINAWA MARINE STAFF

CAMP HANSEN — Three recent graduates of a Combat Water Safety Swimmer Course on Camp Hansen are only the beginning of the numbers needed to bolster Marine water survival train- ing efforts on Okinawa, according to one of the course instructors. Every year, thousands of Marines here have to requalify in combat water survival. This train- ing requirement begins in recruit training and requires requalification periodically based on the skill level attained. There are no more than 10 Marine Combat Instructors of Water Survival on Okinawa, and those instructors are the only Marines capable of requalifying the endless droves of Marines needing to meet annual training requirements. Capt. Cameron Evans, a communications officer with Marine Wing Headquarters Squad- ron 1, is one of those few instructors. He says Gunnery Sgt. Corrina Babiash (right) assists Sgt. Nicholas Hewitt during rescue training at the Combat if their numbers are not rejuvenated, it could Water Safety Swimmer Course. Photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Knallay potentially pose a problem for units needing to requalify Marines. Marines are certified, they can assist us when it “As Marines, we are naturally amphibious “The problem of finding help for swim quali- comes time to requalify others.” and need to excel in swimming,” Hewitt said. fications is in dire need of attention,” Evans Evans said in the past there have been 200- Each student who walked away from the said. 300 Marines at the pool to requalify. More safety course with the Combat Water Safety Swimmer Evans has spearheaded efforts to bring atten- swimmers allows for more Marines to be in the qualification also attained cardiopulmonary tion to and address the shortage. Among those pool at the same time, getting them through the resuscitation certification and status as a Red efforts is the Combat Water Safety Swimmer requalification process faster. Cross lifeguard. Courses that he and other instructors run. It takes at least two qualified instructors to “We learned a lot of life saving skills, and it’s According to Marine Corps regulations, the test and requalify other Marines, Evans said. all a huge confidence boost knowing that I can Marine Water Survival Instructors conduct “With our new safety swimmers, we will be save someone from drowning,” said Sgt. Curtis water survival training and are authorized to able to get more Marines through safely,” he Padgett, one of the students. qualify Marines to the Combat Water Safety said. The course is open to Marines with any unit Swimmer level. Certified safety swimmers may The safety swimmer course tests students as long as they pass a prescreening exam by a assist instructors during courses of instruction mentally and physically in water rescues, es- Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival. as safety swimmers but cannot run water sur- capes from panicking swimmers and techniques Classes are scheduled based on the number vival training. used to safely remove injured swimmers from of interested participants and course dates vary. “Getting Marines through this course helps us a pool or beach, said Sgt. Nicholas Hewitt, an For more information, e-mail Hewitt at nicholas. to help other units,” Evans said. “Now that these instructor for the course. [email protected]. Family readiness expo highlights military programs

Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso to the exposition information re- OKINAWA MARINE STAFF garding the services they offer to help families transition and thrive CAMP FOSTER — Family readiness in Okinawa. The programs include has become a cornerstone in today’s family and personal counseling, Marine Corps as leaders continue Newcomer’s and Smooth Move briefs to recognize the strength a strong and the Baby Boot Camp program for family can bring to an individual new and expecting fathers. Marine. Organizations, including MCCS To help boost that strength and Tours Plus, Omega World Travel improve the quality of life for fami- and United Airlines, donated over lies on Okinawa, Marine Corps $35,000 worth of prizes to be raffled Community Service’s Marine Corps during the event. Prizes included Family Team Building office hosted toys, appliances and round-trip tick- its 7th annual Family Readiness Day ets to Honolulu, Walt Disney World Expo Nov. 18 at the Camp Foster and Tokyo, Sumner said. Field House. Smilee the Clown paints a cat face on 11-year-old Emily Domingue Nov. 18 Martial artists from a local Sho- The expo is held each year to during the Family Readiness Day Expo. Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso rin-Ryu karate school and military inform military families what re- working dog handlers and their ca- sources are available to them, ac- military environment.” family services. nine companions from Camp Foster’s cording to Maj. Melinda Sumner, the Col. Russell I. Jones, the com- “I have never been to an event Provost Marshal’s Office entertained MCFTB chief. manding officer for Headquarters where I can walk around for five min- the crowd during the expo. “(The expo) gives families an op- and Service Battalion, Marine Corps utes and get all the information I need “The whole event has been a portunity to get information from Base Camp Butler, made the open- for all these programs,” Jones said. success,” said Carly Crowell, an ad- organizations that provide them with ing remarks for the expo saying the Several services, including the ministrative support assistant with support,” she said. “The resources greatest improvement in the Marine Personal Services Center and the MCFTB. “With all the information available aren’t just for deployment Corps he has seen during his career Counseling and Advocacy Program and cool prizes the families have support; it’s to help them thrive in a is the development of these types of provided the hundreds of patrons received, what’s not to enjoy?” 8 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | DECEMBER 1, 2006

INSTANT OBEDIENCE | Sgt. James McGee and the students of Sergeants Course Class 6-06 salute the flag during Morning Colors on Camp Hansen. As the call of “Colors!” echoed across the parade field in the middle of a water break during drill practice, the Marines faced the flag, popped to attention and rendered the appropriate honors.

STEPPING UP | Sgt. David Higginbotham, foreground, leads a small platoon during drill practice.

IN THE MIRROR | Sgt. Alexander Moreno-Lapierre and Sgt. Elizabeth Wood mirror each other while practicing sword manual.

AS A TEAM Sergeants Course students discuss COMMAND VOICE | Sgt. Matthew Wertz screams the proper way commands at instructors 50 meters away during to execute a drill a drill intended to develop the strong, confident movement. voice needed to control an element during drill. OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | DECEMBER 1, 2006 9 In Search of

story and photos by Sgt. Ethan E. Rocke IN LINE | McGee checks a squad’s alignment during drill practice. Drillpart 3 of 3: motivators part of our history.” competent and capable of ensuring the

But where are the opportunities to standards that have been passed down In part 3 of our series on the health of drill? There are plenty of units, usually continue to be met.” drill in today’s Corps, we focus on the ground units such as infantry or artillery The motivators I found during this role that sergeants and below play. Part companies, that use drill on a daily basis report showed me that they are compe- 2 focused on the Staff Noncommissioned – in formations or simply marching from tent, capable and focused on amplifying Officer Academy’s impact. Okinawa point A to point B as Harrison put it. the echoing cadence that starts for every Marine editor Sgt. Ethan E. Rocke reports But what about the Marines not at- Marine at boot camp. in this story as both a journalist and as a tached to those units? For them it often “If you lose sight of drill, you’re break- sergeant of Marines with his own insight. becomes necessary to set time aside for ing down the cornerstone of the Marine drill. Corps,” said Sgt. David Barthel, another n 1985, young Marines with C Sgt. Carl Ray, a recent Sergeants recent Sergeants Course graduate. “You Company, 1st Landing Support Course graduate, has spent much of his lose discipline, morale, standards, in- Battalion, 1st Force Service Support Marine career assigned to such units, stant obedience to orders.” Group, marched everywhere – to but he says the emphasis on drill is there Over the 231-year history of the Unit- the chow hall, to the armory, from when Marines ensure it. ed States Marine Corps, Marines have point A to point B; the Marines knew the “We used to drill a lot at Beaufort,” he repeatedly distinguished themselves as drill:I Fall in, right face, forward march, said about his last duty station. “We had the world’s finest fighting force. Some left-right-left. training once a month to practice drill. may say that title is arguable, but those That’s the way Sgt. Maj. Ronnie L. We covered everything – guidon, color people have never been Marines. What Harrison remembers it. He was a young guard, sword manual.” we who wear the uniform are so acutely lance corporal then, the kind of motiva- That type of focus on drill is what in- aware of is that there has never been an tor whose zeal and enthusiasm stands structors at the Staff NCO Academy con- organization more in tune with its own out, the kind of kid others look at and stantly emphasize, and all the instructors sense of unity and cohesion, its belief think “He’s going to be a sergeant ma- I spoke to agreed that young Marines that strength is fortified by a tradition of jor someday.” When the call came for a crave that focus. consistency and repetition, its recogni- Marine to march an element, Lance Cpl. “If you empower Marines with knowl- tion that superior, sometimes-impossible Harrison was eager to volunteer. edge, they like to use it,” said Gunnery standards consistently produce extraor- “I remembered my drill instructors Sgt. Toshia C. Sundermier, Staff NCO in dinary results. INSTANT OBEDIENCE | Sgt. James McGee and the students of Sergeants Course Class 6-06 salute the flag during Morning Colors on Camp Hansen. As the call of “Colors!” echoed across the calling cadence, and I got out there and charge of the Career Course on Okinawa, This awareness does not come in an parade field in the middle of a water break during drill practice, the Marines faced the flag, popped to attention and rendered the appropriate honors. called left right left,” Harrison said. “They like to show you that they’re good overnight awakening. It is, like so many It’s not surprising that Harrison took at drill. There’s always a motivated ser- other things in the Marine Corps, drilled up where his drill instructors left off and geant who wants to do drill because he’s into us. It is drill that makes us Marines. made his way full circle to mold his own good at it. We need them to impress that As sure as Marines will achieve victory generation of motivators, leaving his ca- same desire and ability on others.” whenever we are called to battle, we will dence to echo in their minds and remind Harrison, who runs the Corporals use drill as a fundamental precept upon them of that foundation on which the Course on MCAS Futenma, made a simi- which all our standards of discipline and Corps stands. lar observation of the young motivators instant obedience to orders will stand. For some that echoing reminder grows whose development he oversees. Drill is alive and well outside the gates fainter with time and distance from the “NCOs are like kids in a candy store of the depots. Whether we recognize it or depot. For others it echoes loud until the when they have that NCO sword,” he not, it is ingrained in every fiber of our day comes for them to step in front of a said. “They want to show you they are makeup, and it is thriving. formation and increase the volume. The latter are the motivators – the sergeants NEXT MOTIVATOR and below who maintain within them- Cpl. Angela selves that lightning bolt electricity that McCalmon calls cadence to keep defines the Corps’ character. Marines in step Staff Sgt. Edward Kretschmer, a fac- during a Corporal’s ulty advisor at the Okinawa Staff NCO Course formation Academy’s Sergeants Course, helped run. define how those motivators impact drill today. “Marines can show how proud they are by the way they conduct drill be- cause they know it sets us apart from the rest of the services,” Kretschmer said. “Part of that pride is just the individual’s COMMAND VOICE | Sgt. Matthew Wertz screams desire to continue to carry on the proud commands at instructors 50 meters away during traditions of the Marine Corps. Drill gives a drill intended to develop the strong, confident voice needed to control an element during drill. junior Marines the opportunity to be a 10 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | DECEMBER 1, 2006 Marching to the beat

Taiko drummers beat solid drums with hefty drumsticks, or bachi, during a performance Nov. 17 at the 2006 Japan Self Defense Force Marching Festival at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo. Nearly 100 Taiko drummers shook every seat in the Budokan with deafening beats. Photos by Cpl. Scott M. Biscuiti III MEF Band’s performance at Tokyo festival teems with emotion

Cpl. Scott M. Biscuiti OKINAWA MARINE STAFF

embers of the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band Mrecently performed for more than 45,000 cheering fans at the 2006 Japan Self Defense Force Marching Festival in Tokyo Nov. 17-18. It was the second time the band took the stage at the Nip- pon Budokan, the same location where the Beatles made their Musicians and entertainers from the festival take the stage for the finale. Japanese debut nearly 40 years ago, and like the Beatles, the III Staff Sgt. MEF Band left a lasting impres- Michael July, the senior enlisted sion on their audience. conductor for “You gave something to them,” the III MEF III MEF Bandmaster Master Sgt. Band, renders Sean Steele said after the per- a hand salute formance. “You made them feel to a cheering something. You moved me, and audience after I’ve seen the show. I know it. If the band’s final you could do that to me, imagine performance. Sgt. Jacob Johnson leads members what they felt.” of the III MEF Band onto the stage at Yoshiaki Karasawa attended the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo during the Marching Festival last year the playing of the Marine’s Hymn. and made it a point to return for OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | DECEMBER 1, 2006 11 of the same drummer

III Marine Expeditionary Force Band drummers perform a highly skilled drum number during the festival. It was the second time that the III MEF Band was invited to the Nippon Budokan to perform alongside some of the best military marching bands in Japan. the 2006 show. The U.S. Army Japan Band said with a smile on his face. Band not only left an impression “I was so excited when I heard and the U.S. Seventh Fleet Band “There was a huge line of people on the audience in Tokyo, they the Marine band was returning,” were also invited. All the bands waiting to shake our hands and left with a little more than they he said. “Their performances are performed six times over the two- take pictures with us. It was arrived with. very different than most, and I day period. overwhelming.” “These Marines get pushed enjoyed it very much.” Japanese performances includ- Whether it was just one of very hard, and the payoff is the Sgt. Jacob Johnson, the band’s ed ensembles from all branches many performances for veterans crowd’s response,” Johnson said. drum major, said the band tries to of the JSDF and a thunderous like Johnson, or a completely “It’s a sense of pride for all the design the shows to speak to the presentation from nearly 100 shocking first experience for hours put in. It’s humbling to feel soul. Taiko drummers who shook every Marines like Jackson, the III MEF that.” While most of the bands that seat in the Budokan with deafen- performed stirred up claps and ing beats. smiles from the crowd, the III Pfc. Aaron Jackson, a saxo- MEF Band evoked a deeper emo- phonist with the III MEF Band, tion. said he was amazed at the num- “When we took the stage, I felt ber of people that came to the a sense of reverence,” Johnson festival. said. “The audience became quiet. “I never imagined that I would I guess you can describe it as edge be performing for that many of your seat since we set the bar people,” he said. “I peeked out last year.” from behind the curtains and was The Tokyo show is the larg- taken aback. I just remembered est venue the band performs at everything I was taught and during the year, and Johnson said started to have fun with it. That there is a lot of pressure on the was the key.” band to distinguish themselves. After the sixth and final per- Last year, the III MEF Band formance, Japanese musicians was an alternate for the Marine and audience members alike Drum and Bugle Corps. This year sought out anyone wearing the they were first choice. notorious dress blues. “It was a point of pride to be “They received us like we Members of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force entertain the audience with invited again,” Johnson said. were Hollywood stars,” Johnson a dance routine featuring colorful outfits and fluid movements. 12 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | DECEMBER 1, 2006

Lt. Col. Joseph Shrader speaks to Aimey C. Vaccaro after hanging Cpl. Christopher Leon’s shadow box in the entrance to 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company’s headquarters building Nov. 20. Leon, who was assigned to 5th ANGLICO, and Vaccaro were engaged before he was killed in Ramadi, Iraq, June 20. Shrader is the 5th ANGLICO commanding officer. Photos by Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson ‘My sacrifice is your comfort’ 5th ANGLICO honors fallen Marine with special memento Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson called Leon’s compassion and Leon’s death marks the first OKINAWA MARINE STAFF strength. time an ANGLICO Marine has “He was a genuine person who been killed in action since the hen Aimey C. Vaccaro’s always had a big heart,” Vaccaro Vietnam War, according to Maj. Marine boyfriend pro- said. “He used to wake up every Bruce A. Czaja, the company’s Wposed to her during a call morning back in California and executive officer. home from Iraq in May, she im- cook for everybody. He never let “We started to feel bulletproof mediately accepted. a minute go by without having since we haven’t had any casual- She began making plans, en- anything planned.” ties,” Czaja said. “We felt a degree visioning their future – walking In addition to his big heart, ev- of invincibility. When it happens, down the aisle, honeymooning in eryone who knew him, especially it really hurts.” Hawaii and having children. Vac- the Marines in his company, al- When Leon was replaced in caro also planned to join her future ways saw him with a smile on his Iraq by another field radio op- husband, Cpl. Christopher Leon, face and treating everyone equally, erator, Blanton said things were a field radio operator with 5th Air said Cpl. Kyle Taylor, a fire sup- never the same. Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, port man with 5th ANGLICO and “The new guy was just as effec- at his unit’s Marine Corps Ball one of Leon’s closest friends. tive as Leon was,” he said. “But Nov. 20 on Camp Hansen. “It’s like you could never get when Leon left, I felt a part of me Instead, she found herself mak- rid of his smile, no matter what,” left as well. I can definitely say I Cpl. Christopher Leon’s shadow box Taylor said. “He’s probably one lost a good friend out there.” ing the long trip to Okinawa for contains a flag, rank insignia and his a far more solemn ceremony that of the fairest individuals I’ve ever awards as well as an inscription that Leon was posthumously day, one honoring the memory of known.” reads: “My sacrifice is your comfort.” awarded the Navy and Marine her fallen fiancé, who was killed Capt. Adam W. Blanton, Leon’s Corps Commendation Medal with in action about a month after their platoon commander in Iraq, said turned the knob and opened it Combat Distinguishing Device. engagement. no matter what situation arose inward. Together they took posi- Leon’s other awards include On June 20, Leon was conduct- in the war-torn country, Leon tions on the roof, both laughing the Purple Heart, Combat Action ing combat operations in Ramadi, remained positive and sometimes the whole time. Ribbon, National Defense Service Iraq, with a platoon from Camp humorous. Blanton said Leon carried the Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Lejeune’s 2nd ANGLICO when an “If explosions were going off heaviest load in the platoon under Global War on Terrorism Service enemy sniper took his life. or the enemy was shooting at us the hot Iraqi sun and never com- Medal and the Sea Service De- During the Nov. 20 ceremony, it didn’t seem to bother him,” plained. ployment Ribbon. 5th ANGLICO Marines hung Blanton said. “We all had our regular packs Leon’s shadow box will tell a shadow box in the entrance Blanton recalled a memorable on our backs, but he had that and the story of his accomplishments, to their headquarters building building clearing techniques he an extra 25 pounds of radio equip- his contribution to the ANGLICO containing a flag, rank insignia and Leon used during a mission ment,” he said. “He wasn’t the one mission and his sacrifice for years and Leon’s awards. An inscrip- in Iraq. As the Marines were to have someone else carry his to come. tion reads: “My sacrifice is your cleared to move in, Leon ran up load. He just smiled as we pa- “He might not physically be comfort.” a flight of stairs and attempted trolled anywhere we went. Leon here now, but he’s still in our Friends and loved ones who at least four times to kick in the was the person that sergeants hearts, prayers and memories,” gathered for the ceremony re- door to the rooftop before Blanton would look up to.” Vaccaro said. OKINAWA MARINE | SPORTS | DECEMBER 1, 2006 13 Japanese pros school American, Okinawan kids on baseball basics Lance Cpl. David Rogers the Yokohama Bay Stars players, OKINAWA MARINE STAFF said Mike Holland, an organizer of the event. everal Japanese professional The kids practiced baseball baseball players took time out fundamentals with the players and of their fall training schedule coaches, and the players signed toS meet with Japanese and Ameri- baseballs and T-shirts for the kids. can kids Nov. 18 at the indoor Players and coaches also practice facility at Seaside Park. wanted to take the opportunity to The gathering, which was get to know more of the American organized and sponsored by the kids from the Department of De- Okinawa Development Interna- fense Dependent’s Schools while tional Council, English Teach- the team is in Okinawa for three ers in Okinawa, Department of weeks of fall training in prepara- Defense Dependent’s Schools and tion for their upcoming baseball the United Service Organizations, season. was intended to give the kids a The team, which competes in chance to meet and be inspired by the Central League of the Nippon Professional Baseball league comes to Okinawa every year to do off- season training, but this was only the second time the team met with American kids. The first time was during the 2006 Yokohama Friend- ship clinic in February. The team will continue to build a stronger relationship with the kids during the 2007 clinic scheduled for Feb- A player with the Yokohama Bay Stars signs baseballs for children Nov. 18 at ruary when the team will be back Seaside Park’s indoor practice facility. The major league players, who met with for spring training. American and Okinawan children, are in Okinawa for three weeks of fall training “The team had so much fun last in preparation for their upcoming season. Photos by Lance Cpl. David Rogers time, so they want to do more and more with them,” said Holland. own, said he enjoyed the interac- 2007. The clinic will train kids Renee Cooper, a third grader at tion. in the position of their choice by Marantha Baptist Academy, prac- “Playing with the kids reminds players of the same position. ticed pitching with Kenji Tsuka- me of my own kids waiting for me The spring event is open hara, a strength and conditioning at home,” he said. to any kids in Okinawa. Any- coach for the team. The Japanese players trained one interested in participating Players and coaches get to know local “He taught me how to throw a more than 600 kids at the 2006 should contact Holland at (090) children. After the training session, lot better,” Cooper said. clinic, and they are expected to 1340-1388 or e-mail him at players signed baseballs and T-shirts. Tsukahara, who has kids of his have a much larger turnout in [email protected]. Kubasaki girls hang tough at Far East Volleyball Tourney

Kristi Manson girls came up short against a tough opponent in defeated earlier in the tournament. SPECIAL TO THE OKINAWA MARINE The Academy of Our Lady from Guam. Kubasaki coach Chris Kelly said his team was When the game began, Kubasaki was the only strong but tough competition in the week-long he Kubasaki High School girls’ volleyball DoDDS squad left in the championship bracket. tournament eventually took its toll on the play- team recently returned from Seoul, South They played a best of five match, but ultimately ers. TKorea, where they made it to the quarter fell in a fight to the finish in the fourth game. “We did really well until the last day, we ran finals of the Girls Far East High School Volley- After losing the first two games 15-25 and 17-25, out of gas,” he said. Playing against Academy ball Tournament. Kubasaki won the third game 25-20. They were was tough, and we were just running out of fuel, The 16-team field was comprised of Depart- on their way to victory in fourth when they were but we went there and represented the school ment of Defense Dependent Schools and inter- serving for the game. The team stumbled, how- well.” national private schools throughout the Far East. ever, and went on to lose the next three consecu- In the final game, Kubasaki’s Raelene Tajalle The Kubasaki girls initially played a quali- tive points, knocking them out of championship had 14 set assists, 6 defensive digs, and her fying round where their strong performance contention and landing the team in the consola- sister, Raeanne Tajalle had 6 spike kills. Chloe landed them a place in the Silver Bracket with tion bracket. Freeman had 5 blocks. three other teams: Seoul High School, Zama Kubasaki’s Raelene Tajalle was one of the Kelley said his team will go through some High School from Japan and Seisen Internation- team stand-outs during the game with 27 set as- rebuilding before next year’s tournament. al School also from Japan. sists, and 10 defensive digs. Monique Chino was “Next Year we will have only three return- Kubasaki wins against Zama and Seisen also a key player with 11 kills in 13 attempts ing players so we are going to have to piece the International were enough to give the team a coupled with 12 defensive digs. team together again, but with a few good finds birth in the championship bracket. After a first In their first game of the consolation bracket, we can hope to improve next year at Far East,” round-victory over Hong Kong International, the Kubasaki lost to Seisen International who they he said. 14 OKINAWA MARINE | MARKETPLACE | DECEMBER 1, 2006

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