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june 25, 2010 www.okinawa.usmc.mil Liberty Card emphasizes accountability Staff Sgt. Michael A. Freeman — Most Marines The liberty card is a mandatory The MCBJ/III MEF Order 1050.7 okinawa marine staff and sailors will admit being stationed piece of gear for all Marines and sail- is the law of the land when it comes on Okinawa presents a unique set ors serving in Japan with III Marine to liberty, and states all uniformed Editors Note: The following is the of circumstances and opportunities Expeditionary Force or Marine Corps personnel will be issued either a first in a series of articles highlight- not duplicated anywhere else in the Bases Japan. The liberty card is as red card or a gold card once they ing various aspects of the Liberty world. One specific aspect of those essential to one’s wallet when leaving have completed the mandatory Campaign Order to help educate our circumstances is the Liberty Card any installation here as a military Newcomer’s Orientation Welcome readers about its major elements. Program. identification card. see LIBERTY pg  FOX FLIES 1st MAW CG prepares to depart island

Pfc. Garry J. Welch okinawa marine staff

CAMP FOSTER — Major Gen- eral Raymond C. Fox, Command- ing General of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, is scheduled to relinquish command to Brig. Gen. William D. Beydler, former director of Strategy and Plans Division, Plans, Policies and Operations Section, Headquar- ters, U.S. Marine Corps, during a change of command ceremony Monday. Major General Raymond C. Fox completes his final flight as commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, with see DEPARTING pg  Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 Monday. Photo by Pfc. Garry J. Welch Government issued cell phones for official use only

Lance Cpl. Heather N. Choate G-6 section provides cell phones to personnel “Individual G sections are required to turn okinawa marine staff based on their position in the work place rather in recommendations for issued cell phones than their rank. for their critical billets to their section G-6,” CAMP COURTNEY — Government cell phones “Common positions are operations chief, said Davis. are provided to government employees in posi- officer in charge, commanding general and Recently users have not been using the tions where they need to be contacted by just deputy commanding general. Mainly O-6 and phones for just official business. They have the push of a button. above or key billets,” said Master Gunnery Sgt. been using their provided cell phone to call These phones are provided to personnel for Willie Davis, Camp Courtney G-6 communica- others when a land line was available. When official government work related use only. The tions chief, III Marine Expeditionary Force. see PHONES pg 

HOW ARE YOU GOING TO CALL? YOUTH SUMMER SAFETY What you need to know Warm weather brings youth outdoors on or off base to seek help for fun summer sporting activities and this this in an emergency. competitions. Think safety! issue

in in PG. 8 PG. 12  okinawa marine | OPINION & EDITORIAL | june 25, 2010 Lend helping hand

Lance Cpl. Anthony Ward Jr. okinawa marine staff

he Marine Corps re- Keith is the head coach of when striving to become bet- U.S. Marine Corps History Division wards Marines who the Joint Task Force Wolf- ter individuals and helping Marines make a difference June 25, 1971 – Major Marine participa- show uncommon pack, the football team I play those in our community. tion in Vietnam ended with the deac- valor or go above on that consists of Army, I feel there is a great deal tivation of the 3rd Marine Amphibious Tand beyond the call of duty. Navy, Air Force and Marine more I can do to give back to Brigade. Also, the Marine Corps war The Corps possesses Corps servicemembers. the community I reside in. memorial was dedicated in Washington, an outstanding volunteer The coaches put in count- Many Marines do their D.C. service medal that rewards less hours drawing up plays, part by volunteering with those who sacrifice their hosting practices and even the Single Marine Pro- June 26, 1898 – Lewis “Chesty” Bur- time to aid others. providing transportation to gram, as coaches for youth well Puller’s birthday. . Today, people and from practices. On oc- sports or at one of the local editorial seem to make casion they have taken the schools. June 27, 1950 – The United Nations excuses or make themselves entire team out for dinner But not enough Marines Security Council proclaimed the inva- busy to avoid helping oth- and regularly reimbursed have caught on to this idea. sion of South Korea by eight divisions ers. In fact, some even act as players for toll fees they By sacrificing your time, of the North Korean People’s Army on though they are above help- were charged commuting to you will show others you June 25 as a breach of world peace and ing others. Doing the right practice. care about the community requested member nations to assist the thing and helping one and you will also do Republic of Korea. another is important something fulfilling. to me and should be I challenge all Ronald Reagan June 28, 1952 – Signed by President something we all take once said, “Some peo- Marines to make a Harry S. Truman, the Douglas-Mansfield seriously. ple spend an entire Act/Public Law 416 was enacted estab- Most can identify a difference by taking lifetime wondering lishing the Marine Corps as a separate person in their life who if they made a dif- one weekend out of the service under the Department of the went above and beyond ference in the world. “ Navy and authorizing the commandant for them, whether it month and offer But the Marines don’t equal footing with the senior leaders of was a family member, have that problem.” a helping hand. the other services. The law states, “The friend or just someone Let’s solidify that USMC will maintain three active Marine who cared. statement. divisions and three air wings, and co- Personally, one indi- I challenge all equal status for the commandant with vidual in particular has had Keith has been a personal Marines to make a differ- the Joint Chiefs of Staff when matters an impact on my life. Army mentor of mine, who taught ence by taking one weekend of direct concern to the Marine Corps Sgt. 1st Class. Darrell Keith me life lessons as well as out of the month and offer a are under consideration.” stands out as a mentor. lessons in the game of foot-”helping hand. This man has given an ball. Ward is a combat corre- June 29, 1918 – Marines landed at extra effort to over 50 men Keith is a role model I spondent with the Okinawa Vladivostok, Russia, to protect the for the past three months. believe we should emulate Marine. American embassy while Czech Legion troops, fighting on behalf of the Allies during World War I, struggled in the streets to overthrow the Bolshevik ad- ministration.

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Its contents do not necessarily reflect the policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the publisher shall refuse to print advertising Press Chief Master Sgt. Chris W. Cox northern Bureau official views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the U.S. Marine from that source until the violation is corrected. Corps and do not imply endorsement thereof. All photos, unless otherwise indicated, are “official U.S. Marine Corps photos.” The appearance of advertising in this newspaper, including inserts of supple- For more information, e-mail us at [email protected] or write to us DSN 623-4224 ments, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, the U.S. at Public Affairs Office, H&S BN MCB PAO, Unit 35002, FPO AP 96373-5002. DESIGN editor Audra A. Satterlee okinawa marine | NEWS | june 25, 2010  SNCOs graduate stimulated, motivated, educated Lance Cpl. Thomas W. Provost less of their MOS (military okinawa marine staff occupational specialty).” The courses incorporate CAMP HANSEN — In the knowledge in legal, admin- tightly packed Camp Hansen istration, leadership, commu- theater, 168 students gradu- nications and warfighting, ated from the Staff Noncom- said Vasquez. The students missioned Officer Academy’s also underwent more than three courses June 15. 40 hours of physical training Sergeant’s Course 4-10 during their time with the graduated 69 Marines, Career SNCOA, he added. Course 4-10 graduated 65 The Camp Hansen theater was packed wall to wall with Marines observing the Staff Vasquez then turned the Marines and the Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Academy’s graduation for the Sergeant’s, Career and Advanced microphone over to the guest Course 4-10 graduated 34 Courses 4-10, June 15. Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas W. Provost speaker, Sgt. Maj. Jayme F. Marines. Winders, sergeant major of There was something a Erwin Professional Educa- things got, she was able to physical fitness training, the 31st Marine Expedition- little different about this tion Center, Staff Agency, push through,” said Adkins. Coombs said. ary Unit, III Marine Expe- ceremony though, especially 18th Wing, earned the Gung- One thing that helped She was very impressed ditionary Force, who gave the Gung-Ho award recipi- Ho award for Career Course Coombs stay motivated was with the physical fitness pro- a speech encouraging the ent. The award is presented class 4-10. her peers within the class. gram her class underwent, graduating students to look to the student, usually a “She embraced that Ma- “The Marines that I served she added. out for the Marines they will Marine, from each class who rine mentality,” said Gun- with over the last couple of “To be amongst the best encounter and ensure they displays the most motivation nery Sgt. Joshua P. Adkins, weeks are phenomenal lead- of the best is a phenomenal uphold the Marine Corps’ and esprit de corps in their the faculty adviser for the ers and phenomenal peers opportunity,” she said. high standards. respective class. Okinawa Staff Noncommis- and phenomenal Marines, The ceremony began with The ceremony came to a A vote was held among sioned Officer Academy, and it is truly an honor,” said an “Ooh-rah!,” followed by close as Vasquez officially the class members of career Marine Corps Bases Japan. Coombs. opening remarks from the dismissed the classes of 4-10 course class 4-10 to see who “She maintained a gung-ho “They (the Marines) em- SNCOA director, Sgt. Maj. and sent them back to their had what it took to deserve attitude each day.” braced her as one of their Gonzalo Vasquez. parent commands with their this award. An Air Force The students were faced own while she was here,” “Our mantra here is to new found leadership skills. technical sergeant had more with many challenges dur- said Adkins. stimulate, motivate and ed- Now, Coombs and her fellow than enough. ing the course they had to One thing she is bring- ucate,” said Vasquez. The graduates have more tools Technical Sgt. Jessica R. overcome. ing back to her airmen is a courses are “structured to to shape the future of the Coombs, an instructor at the “No matter how hard different way of conducting develop better leaders regard- military.

Marines showcase equipment to Japanese officer candidates

Lance Cpl. Anthony Ward Jr. and Marine Corps vehicle as- okinawa marine staff sets. CAB also provided a static display to showcase Amphibious — Ninety-seven Assault Vehicles, Mine Resistant officer candidates with Japan Air Ambush Protected vehicles and Self Defense Force, Southwestern other vehicles and equipment to Composite Air Division based in the candidates. Nara, Japan, visited Camp Schwab CAB conducted a trial run of as a part of the Japanese Observer the JOEP training a week prior Exchange Program, June 17. and has conducted events of this The Marines of Combat Assault nature in the past. Battalion, , III “I loved interacting with these Marine Expeditionary Force pro- candidates,” said Cpl. Kenneth M. vided orientation of Marine Corps Roessner, marksmanship training equipment to the candidates of unit chief for CAB. JASDF. When you have the chance to Bringing these candidates out work with other nations’ military here allows the candidates to see personnel you have to leave a the capabilities of the Marine good impression, said Roessner. Corps, said Master Gunnery Sgt. That lasting impression will build Dane Olson, operations chief for camaraderie between the two na- CAB. tions and their militaries. The candidates arrived and CAB possesses many different formed up for a greeting by Lt. Col. types of equipment essential in Daniel L. Yaroslaski, commanding a joint force operation with the officer of CAB. Japanese forces, said Olson. Fa- After receiving the salutation, miliarization with our equipment Marines with , 3rd Marine Division, III Marine the candidates were divided into creates a mutual understanding Expeditionary Force, familiarize candidates with Japan Air Self Defense Force, three groups to become familiar of operating procedures and al- Southwestern Composite Air Division with the AN/PSS-14 mine detector during with the Indoor Simulated Marks- lows joint operations to proceed and exchange, June 17 at Camp Schwab. Photo by Lance Cpl. Anthony Ward Jr. manship Trainer, mine detection smoothly.  okinawa marine | NEWS | june 25, 2010

briefs DEPARTING from pg 1 Fox, who took command of the 1st MAW in July III MEF BAND SUMMER CONCERT The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band is performing 2008, is looking forward “Music from the Heavens” at the Okinawa Convention to his next assignment Center June 26 at 7 p.m. in Quantico, Va., as the The band will perform music including Orange Colored commanding general of Sky, Drops of Jupiter, Star Trek and more. The concert is free Training and Education and open to the public! Command. For more information, call 645-3919 or 098-970-4220. Fox said while serving in Quantico he plans to Pilot program for toll-free expressway continue refinement of Okinawa’s Expressway is to begin toll-free operations pre-deployment training, from June 28 through March 31 fulfilling one of the plan for large-scale train- Democratic Party of Japan’s major promises of last year’s ing exercises, continue election campaign. implementing practices to All sections of Okinawa Expressway from Naha to Kyoda reduce downtime between interchanges are part of this toll-free program. Normal training and develop fu- road rules apply during the toll-free pilot program. ture requirements of the Proceed through toll gates during the toll-free pilot Marine Corps after the program just as you would when paying tolls. Tickets will current conflict ends. be issued and collected to gather data on volume of traffic, “Some of the best memo- vehicle categories and the sections used. ries I have from here are ETC vehicles will insert their ETC cards in the in-ve- establishing the Tactical hicle device and drive slowly through the ETC (or mixed) Air Command Center in gate. Non-ETC vehicles will take a ticket at the entry gate and hand it in at the exit gate. South Korea that General Two-wheel vehicles 125 cc and below, bicycles and pe- Sharp (Army Gen. Walter destrians are prohibited by law. Maintain a safe speed and Sharp, commanding gener- distance at all times. When joining the end of a traffic queue, al of U.S. forces Korea) and apply your hazard lights to warn vehicles behind you. 13 other generals visited, Major General Raymond C. Fox pilots a CH-46E Sea Knight and being able to watch Monday during his final flight as the commanding general of NO RECREATION at Kin RED and KIN BLUE the Marines of 1st Marine 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Photo by Pfc. Garry J Welch Kin Red and Kin Blue are military areas used for beach Wing Support Squadron operation training. Therefore, these locations are not 171 provide humanitar- “Marines of the wing to do. A lot of times they permitted for scuba diving, snorkeling or other outdoor ian support in the Philip- perform miracles every wouldn’t be able to do that recreation. pines,” said Fox. day,” said Fox. “They get to in the U.S., and they should While serving as the employ their training and remember that they are in a 2009 Drinking water quality reports commanding general of actually do their MOS, and foreign country. The stan- The 2009 Consumer Confidence Reports are now the 1st MAW, the Marines they are proud of it.” dards and quality must be available via the internet at www.kadena.af.mil. The serving under and be- Fox said he and his fam- higher than in the United CCRs are intended to increase consumer knowledge of side Fox started combined ily enjoyed the closeness of States, and all should take drinking water quality, sources, susceptibility, treatment arms exercises in Hawaii the Marine family here on advantage of the opportu- and drinking water supply management. to support 3rd Marines Okinawa. nities to understand other You may also pick up a hard copy of the CCR at the during Exercise Lava Vi- “Marines should enjoy cultures.” Department of Defense Family Housing Office on Kadena per, improved material their time in III Marine The 1st MAW change Air Base. Please contact the Bioenvironmental Engineering readiness of aircraft for Expeditionary Force,” said of command is scheduled Flight at 634-4752 if you have any questions regarding the 31st Marine Expedi- Fox. “They are very fortu- to commence Monday on this information. tionary Unit and built nate. They get to deploy to the flight line at Marine multiple schools and clin- foreign countries and do Corps Air Station Futenma Brazilian Soccer Club and Kubasaki High ics in other nations. what they were trained at 4 p.m. school soccer day camps The Brazilian Soccer Club and Kubasaki High School are kicking off this summer with Soccer Camps on Camp PHONES from pg 1 an appropriate amount of their Temporary Foster. Sessions are broken down into age groups, the first they do this they are charged with off net- Additional Duty budget in order to pay for one beginning July 12. Any players age 5 through 15 are work charges, said Lt. Col. Brad Tenney, unprogrammed costs/overages. welcome to join. Camp Courtney G-6 deputy, III MEF. “Use the cell phone for official pur- Players will receive individual attention in developing “Since cell phone users are not using poses only and treat it as if you are going their tactical and team technical skills. There are morning these cell phones properly, there has been to be paying for the bill yourself,” Tenney and evening sessions available for each age group. a 143 percent increase in the government stresses. Each 5-day session for children ages 5-6 years old cell phone bill from the 2009 fiscal year costs $60 per session and for players ages 7-15 years old to the 2010 fiscal year,” he said. each session costs $100 per player. Each player receives In order to prevent this excessively a camp shirt. Space is limited to the first 20 players for high cell phone bills in the future, a new each age group. policy has been constructed and is cur- Register online at www.BrazilianSC.com or e-mail rently in effect. [email protected] for more information. Tenney, Davis and other members of G-6 came together and created Blackberry Volunteers needed for grass cutting and Cell Phone Policy 7-10. It was signed Marines from all units are welcome to volunteer to help and put into effect May 14. cut the grass at the Care House Hibiscus senior citizen’s The policy covers everything from home from 8:45 a.m.-noon on June 29. Meet at Camp Services the official use of the cell phones to the on the 3rd floor in building 494 on Camp Foster. Submit repercussions the individual and chain your name to Community Relations Specialist at 645-7766 of command will suffer if the cell phones or e-mail [email protected]. Government cell phones and Blackberrys are used for unofficial business. are provided to government employees who The policy states if the cell phone user are in a position where they need to be in TO SUBMIT A BRIEF, send an e-mail to okinawamarine. violates the policy after they have signed constant contact with work personnel. These [email protected], or fax your request to 645-3803. The deadline for submitting a brief is noon every Friday. The it, the user will reimburse the government phones are provided to personnel for official Okinawa Marine reserves the right to edit all submitted for personal/unofficial phone calls and government work related use only. material. the individual’s section will have to forfeit Photo by Lance Cpl. Heather N. Choate okinawa marine | NEWS | june 25, 2010  Corpsmen celebrate 112th Hospital Corps birthday Lance Cpl. Tyler C. Vernaza table with a few of his peers and a lot of dancing. okinawa marine staff he said the most rewarding As Petty Officer 3rd Class part about being a corpsman Jason Baker, a corpsman CAMP FOSTER — Corps- is seeing the positive impact with 3rd Dental Bn., looked men and Marines island- he makes in other’s lives. around the room during the wide celebrated the 112th When Altamirano was celebration he said, “Seeing birthday of the Hospital a young everyone here – you kind of Corps at Marine Corps Base he had a patient who did see the brotherhood. Camp Foster’s Butler Offi- not want to smile because “It doesn’t matter if we’re cers’ Club, June 18. he didn’t like his teeth. With in Okinawa, over in Iraq or The birthday ball was a few kind words from Al- stateside in some clinic, we filled with tradition and cel- tamirano, the boy was smil- take care of each other,” he ebration as well as a time of ing with the biggest smile said. “That’s just what we remembrance for the corps- Sailors laugh and dance the night away during their birthday Altamirano had ever seen. do.” men who had sacrificed their ball celebration at the Butler Officers’ Club, June 18. That was one of the most Baker said helping his fel- lives alongside Marines and Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler C. Vernaza humbling moments of my ca- low service members is why other service members. reer, Altamirano explained. he became a corpsman. It’s The corpsmen that be- er for the same purpose, this III Marine Expeditionary “I gave that boy confi- his way of giving back. came prisoners of war and birthday celebration had a Force, this birthday ball dence in himself.” he added. To Seaman Scott Sotherd- those missing in action were different meaning for each reaffirmed his feelings of “I do what I do, because I en, a dental technician with also honored with an el- individual. pride and tradition. care.” 3rd Dental Bn., the birthday egantly decorated empty For Petty Officer 3rd “This birthday ball car- The celebration contin- ball is a declaration of their table to stand as a salute to Class Danilo Altamirano, a ries a lot of weight,” said ued with a cake cutting honor and tradition. those who gave the ultimate dental lab technician with Altamirano. “I take a lot of ceremony, recital of the Without our traditions sacrifice. 3rd Dental Battalion, 3rd pride in what I do.” Hospital Corpsman’s Pledge – it’s just another job, he Although brought togeth- Marine Logistics Group, As Altamirano sat at a and concluded with food said.

LIBERTY from pg 1 ing in Marine Corps Community aspects of the order remain in effect manders retain the right to make Aboard seminar and Standards of Services or Morale, Welfare and for gold card holders on leave, special their unit’s reporting time more Conduct class. According to the Recreation tours that include liberty or in a temporary additional stringent. order, no newcomer will be allowed transportation. duty status while in Japan. “A commander could say he off-base liberty without their spon- • Commanders are now required Sergeant Major Daniel J. Fierle, III wants his Marines back on base by sor until these requirements are to implement procedures for issu- Marine Expeditionary Force sergeant 2200,” said Fierle, emphasizing the met. Following are a few topics key ing and collecting red liberty cards major, said the recent prohibition of need for Marines to be aware of their to understanding the order. daily and ensuring accountability patronizing bars and clubs after unit’s specific requirements. when daily liberty is secured for red midnight does not prevent gold card For those commanders who do Red Cards card holders, E5 and below, living in holders from frequenting restaurants wish to allow this safe haven, Fierle • May be issued by company com- the Bachelor Enlisted Quarters. No that serve alcohol between the hours recommends they research the bus manders and company grade officers standard procedure for accomplish- of midnight and 2 a.m., which also schedule and account for the possi- designated by battalion or squadron ing this task is mandated by the serves the needs of Marines and sail- bility of Marines actual arrival time level commanders. order, so exact procedures may vary ors burning the midnight oil. to be some time after midnight. • All Marine lance corporals among units. “The primary reason for the mid- To ensure compliance with the and below will have only red cards. • Once a Marine has turned in his night to 2 a.m. period is for the shift order, personnel departing and en- Newly-promoted corporals and new liberty card for the evening, they are worker who may want to get a beer tering Marine Corps installations arrival corporals and sergeants will allowed to continue liberty aboard with his dinner,” said Fierle. “It is during late hours on weekends and undergo a 90-day observation period their home camp. not to party like pirates until mid- holidays will be required to show prior to being issued a gold liberty night and then move to a restaurant their liberty card and military iden- card. Gold Cards to drink.” tification at the gates. • Red liberty card holders must • Authority to issue a gold card One tool Marines or sailors may “What we’re looking for on liberty have a liberty buddy during off-base rests solely with battalion or squad- be able to use to help ensure compli- is the same thing we’re looking for on liberty and must be on to their home ron commanders and above and the ance with the order and their own the battlefield,” said Fierle. “Marines camp or in their off-base residence issuance of a gold liberty card should personal safety is a new case study who understand the second- and between midnight and 5 a.m. with be conduct related, not proficiency being conducted by the Green Line third-order consequences of their the following exceptions: related. bus system. actions, and good decision-making • Red card holders on leave or • Gold card holders are autho- During the 90-day evaluation pe- ability. The Marine who can go out authorized overnight liberty are rized overnight liberty and are not riod which began June 11, the Green and do it right on liberty – that’s not required to be on their home required to check in. Line will be picking up service probably the same guy you want next camp by midnight, but the order • Non-commissioned officers, members at the Kadena USO just to you on the battlefield.” states they must still be in their petty officers and above will nor- inside Gate 2 each Friday, Saturday, The MCBJ/III MEF Order 1050.7 hotel room or a private residence mally be issued a gold card, provided Sunday and U.S. holiday. The deter- Change 3 Liberty Campaign Order can by that time. they have demonstrated the proper mination to continue or discontinue be accessed on-line at the Camp But- • Red card holders must also maturity, judgment and superior the service will be made at the end ler adjutant SharePoint homepage at maintain their leave papers or conduct. of the evaluation period and will be the following CAC-protected site: special liberty chit in their pos- • All service members, including based largely upon participation and https://wss.mcbbutler.nmci. session at all times while in a Gold Card Holders must be out of demand. usmc.mil/G1/Adjutant/de- leave or special liberty status. off-base bars and night clubs, or any The Liberty Campaign Order spe- fault.aspx. Look under • Red card holders off base establishment where the primary cifically addresses the Green Line “Announcements” for between the hours of midnight business is the sale or consumption as a safe haven and states Marines a link to the Liberty and 5 a.m. will be considered of alcohol, by midnight. However, or sailors on board the Green Line Campaign Order. in compliance only if they are the order allows gold card holders to during curfew hours will be consid- doing so in the performance have alcohol as an accompaniment ered in compli- of their official duties, such as to food service in off-base restaurants ance with the physical training and transiting between midnight and 2 a.m. order. However, to and from duty, or participat- • As with red card holders, all said Fierle, com-  okinawa marine | FEATURE | june 25, 2010

Team one and two practice shipboard fire fighting techniques, June 14. This exercise simulates a class b fire, or field fire. Training with

HMM-262 learns shipboard fire fighting A fire team leader signals to his team June 14 during shipboard fire fighting training for Marines who will work on a shipboard flight deck environment. Story and photos by Lance Cpl. Tyler C. Vernaza okinawa marine staff nstructors from the Naval Avia- fires and a simulated field-fire exercise. In order to facilitate communica- tion Technical Training Command The curriculum covers the chemistry tion during an emergency situation, the IPensacola, Fla., visited Okinawa to of fires, classifications of fires, hose course covers hand and arm motions provide Marines from Marine Medium handling and ship familiarization, said designed to aid firefighters when verbal Helicopter Squadron 262 with basic Fillmore. communication becomes difficult. flight deck fire fighting training on Ma- Each Marine that takes the class is In a real flight deck fire, there is al- rine Corps Air Station Futenma June 14. taught the dangers of flight deck fires, ways lots of noise that makes it difficult “We are here to train Marines on how quickly they can explode from a to hear members of your team, said Mee. basic fire fighting, so they will be ready relatively small burn to a blaze as big Hand signals are important to know so and able to deploy,” said Chief Petty as a house and how to take advantage of the team leaders can direct their teams Officer James Fillmore, the Shipboard their predictable elements. to best fight the fire – and in doing so, Aircraft Fire Fighting Course supervi- The most common accelerants for save lives. sor. “We do this training to help save flight deck fires are aircraft fuel and hy- “I think the practical application por- lives.” draulic fluid, said Lt. Col. John P. Mee, tion went very well,” he said. “It let us The purpose of the course is to pro- commanding officer for HMM 262, and see the difficulty in fighting a real fire, vide officers and enlisted personnel student in the course. Unfortunately, and gave us that feeling of how things assigned to aviation designated ships those accelerants are common on heli- might unfold, had it been for real.” instruction on fire fighting. copter and fixed-wing aircraft carrying The Marines of HMM-262 are now The course includes training with ships, so knowing their locations and qualified as flight deck firefighters and personal protective equipment, flight being able to fight the fire away from equipped with the skills needed to ex- deck and hangar equipment systems, them is something that comes through tinguish a fire on an amphibious heli- procedures and techniques for fighting communication with the ship’s crew. copter carrier. Instructors prepare for the practical application portion of the shipboard fire fighting training, June 14. okinawa marine | FEATURE | june 25, 2010  Training with

Five Marines prepare to wrestle with a fire hose. Depending on the size, these hoses are made to spray 125 to 250 gallons of water per minute and often is not manageable by a single person due to the force of water pressure.

HMM-262 learns shipboard fire fighting

Story and photos by Lance Cpl. Tyler C. Vernaza okinawa marine staff nstructors from the Naval Avia- fires and a simulated field-fire exercise. In order to facilitate communica- tion Technical Training Command The curriculum covers the chemistry tion during an emergency situation, the IPensacola, Fla., visited Okinawa to of fires, classifications of fires, hose course covers hand and arm motions provide Marines from Marine Medium handling and ship familiarization, said designed to aid firefighters when verbal Helicopter Squadron 262 with basic Fillmore. communication becomes difficult. flight deck fire fighting training on Ma- Each Marine that takes the class is In a real flight deck fire, there is al- rine Corps Air Station Futenma June 14. taught the dangers of flight deck fires, ways lots of noise that makes it difficult “We are here to train Marines on how quickly they can explode from a to hear members of your team, said Mee. basic fire fighting, so they will be ready relatively small burn to a blaze as big Hand signals are important to know so and able to deploy,” said Chief Petty as a house and how to take advantage of the team leaders can direct their teams Officer James Fillmore, the Shipboard their predictable elements. to best fight the fire – and in doing so, Aircraft Fire Fighting Course supervi- The most common accelerants for save lives. sor. “We do this training to help save flight deck fires are aircraft fuel and hy- “I think the practical application por- lives.” draulic fluid, said Lt. Col. John P. Mee, tion went very well,” he said. “It let us Marines wearing cranials, fire resistant masks and The purpose of the course is to pro- commanding officer for HMM 262, and see the difficulty in fighting a real fire, gloves, wait in anticipation to practice fire fighting vide officers and enlisted personnel student in the course. Unfortunately, and gave us that feeling of how things techniques they learned in the classroom June 14. assigned to aviation designated ships those accelerants are common on heli- might unfold, had it been for real.” instruction on fire fighting. copter and fixed-wing aircraft carrying The Marines of HMM-262 are now The course includes training with ships, so knowing their locations and qualified as flight deck firefighters and personal protective equipment, flight being able to fight the fire away from equipped with the skills needed to ex- deck and hangar equipment systems, them is something that comes through tinguish a fire on an amphibious heli- procedures and techniques for fighting communication with the ship’s crew. copter carrier.  okinawa marine | FEATURE | june 25 2010 Peer on peer counseling reaches barracks Lance Cpl. Kris B. Daberkoe Suicide was the second service members needing Warning signs of suicide mental assistance, and okinawa marine staff leading cause of non-com- guidance. include depression, high individual responsibil- bat related deaths in the “We want to empower risk behavior and feel- ity by communicating to ervice members Marine Corps during fiscal service members at the ings of hopelessness, said Marines and sailors. searching for an years 2008 and 2009, ac- E-3 and E-4 level with Cmdr. Randall Craft, “Hiding symptoms of Soutlet to discuss sui- cording to a website spon- the tools and knowledge chaplain and director of distress can lead to an cidal thoughts don’t have sored by Marine Corps to identify warning signs CREDO Far East. accumulation of emo- to look further than fellow Community Services. at an early stage,” said “Unless they are not tional issues which can Marines and sailors. “Marines and sailors Lt. j.g. John Freiberg, a human, people will expe- put people in high risk of Peer-to-peer counseling let their guard down more chaplain with Chaplain’s rience stress in one form suicide,” said Craft. can be an effective way to often with their peers Religious Enrichment or another,” said Lt. Cmdr. “Our mission in this receive help in a comfort- than in front of their Development Operation. Duane Lawrence, a psy- regard is simple: To save able environment, said superiors,” said DiSte- Suicide prevention and chiatrist with Operational lives,” said Lt. Gen. Terry Rachel DiStefano, a pre- fano. “Reaching people in mental health organiza- Stress Control and Readi- G. Robling, commanding vention specialist with the a personal environment tions located on Oki- ness Team, 3rd Marine general of III MEF in a Marine Corps Community can protect and promote nawa also educate service Division, III Marine Expe- suicide prevention video Services Counseling and awareness for Marines members to spot potential ditionary Force. “Service for Marines located on the Advocacy Program. and sailors.” suicidal behavior. members will experience Marine Corps Bases Japan This approach to A quarterly suicide Causes for service some form of depression Web site. “We all have the suicide prevention is a awareness workshop is ac- members committing sui- in their military careers.” power to prevent suicide.” part of the ongoing effort cessible to individuals who cide stem from depression Suicide prevention spe- For more information to reduce the number of struggle with thoughts of due to work related stress, cialists encourage leaders on suicide prevention, suicide attempts within suicide and provides at- troubled relationships to create an environment visit www.usmc-mccs. the Marine Corps. tendees resources to help and substance abuse. of risk assessment, judg- org/suicideprevent/. Know how to get emergency help when needed Pfc. Garry J. Welch The emergency dispatchers communicate you can do to ensure we get there in the okinawa marine staff with the Japanese police and inform the mili- quickest time possible.” tary dispatchers what they need to know to “Try to remain calm and answer the eing involved in an emergency can be a dispatch units to the scene or update units on dispatcher’s questions in the order they are stressful situation. Knowing the proper scene, said Maranon. asked,” said Maranon. “While the person is Bprocedures for communicating an There are a few things people need to answering questions, emergency units are emergency and obtaining help can be a little remember to get emergency services to their responding to their location.” confusing on Okinawa. location in the quickest time possible, said While waiting for emergency personnel to The Provost Marshal’s Office Emergency Maranon. respond, the caller should ensure they stay on Dispatch Center here makes this type of situa- For all Marine Corps installations, when the line with the dispatcher until told to hang tion a little easier. using a base phone dial 911. If calling from a up, unless a threat to their safety requires The EDC handles all emergency calls for cell phone or an off-base phone dial 098-911- them to hang up, said Maranon. Status of Forces Agreement personnel on Oki- 1911. “It is important to stay on the line so I nawa, and will dispatch emergency services These numbers will connect callers with know what is going on,” said Maranon. “If the to any location on the island, said Lance Cpl. an emergency dispatcher. situation changes, I can give you advice on Javier Maranon, a dispatcher with Headquar- The dispatcher will ask for the caller’s what to do.” ters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base name, address including the base the caller is It is important to talk with children about Camp Smedley D. Butler. on, or the callers off base location, telephone what an emergency is and what to do in case The emergency dispatchers are bilingual, number and the nature of the emergency. of one. speaking Japanese and English, enabling “If someone needs emergency services off- If 911 is called by mistake, the caller them to handle the processing of all police, base they must be prepared to give as much should remain on the line until the emer- medical and fire/rescue emergencies. information as possible,” said Maranon. “This gency dispatcher answers and explain it was will assist emergency services in getting there an accidental call to avoid having emergency

Photo illustration by Pfc. Garry J. Welch as quick as possible.” services sent to their location, said Maranon. “The off-base response is coming from People should affix 911 stickers to every on-base units,” said Scott S. Minaka- phone in their home and ensure their address mi, the fire chief for Marine is near the phone, said Minakami. These Corps Bases Japan Fire De- stickers are also helpful to any guests who partment. “The time frame have to call 911 and are available at any Fire will not be the same Prevention Branch on island. on base as off base. In an emergency it can be surprising what Giving good information people forget, said Minakami. directions is If someone tries to make an emergency the best call on a phone using a device such as Magic thing Jack or Vonage, they will get the emergency dispatch center in the not here on Okinawa. It is recommended by the MCBJ Fire Department that people always have a phone connected into the wall jack or a cell phone available in case of emer- gency. Critical days of summer is here. Be- fore you need emergency services, learn how to make use of the system. okinawa marine | FEATURE | june 25, 2010 

Staff Sgt. Wayne Doyle, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with EOD Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, his wife Kumiko and daughter Ema stand together after a retirement ceremony at the EOD Co. building on Camp Hansen, June 4. Photo by Lance Cpl. Jovane M. Holland

One moment changes Marine’s future forever

It was during his second deployment in support of Operation

Enduring Freedom, on March 20, 2008, that a split

Lance Cpl. Jovanesecond M. Holland would foreverare firstchange responders Staffwhen it comes Sgt. to support Wayne- Doyle Doyle’ssaid the support oflife. his fellow Ma- okinawa marine staff ing misfires, clearing ordnance and disarm- rines helped him through some of his darkest ing improvised explosive devices,” Doyle said. hours. was with my team, sweeping a choke- “The very nature of our job means mistakes “The fraternity of the Marine Corps runs point for explosives, when my detector can cost lives. That’s why it’s important for ev- deep,” Doyle said. “I’d never experienced “Ipicked up something,” Doyle said. ery Marine to want to be here and be serious anything like it. I even had Marine spouses He is not exactly sure of what happened about their job. I wanted to be a part of that.” coming to visit when their husbands couldn’t in the next moment- a tiny shuffle of the feet make it.” perhaps, or a slight tremor. After further treatment and rehabilita- The next thing Doyle knew, a blast reso- ollowing the- devastating Aftermath blast, - Doyle, tion at the West Point Medical Center in New nated through his whole body, penetrating his Fgravely injured, waited almost three hours York, Doyle finally headed back to Okinawa to knees and thighs with fragmentation, popping before being airlifted to Farah, Afghanistan, rejoin his unit in October 2008. his eardrums and ripping off his pinky. for treatment. After being transferred to Ramstein Air Base in Germany, Doyle finally settled at the oyle was medically- Moving retired On in - a small ayne Doyle- Early isn’t one Days of those - Marines Naval Hospital in Bethesda, Md., as an inpa- Dceremony at the EOD Company building Wwho grew up obsessed with the idea of tient several months after his incident. on Camp Hansen June 4. His injuries had one day donning dress blues. It was, in his Doyle suffered multiple injuries and under- proven too extensive for him to return to full own words, just something to do after high went six surgeries to repair extensive damage duty. school that seemed interesting. to his left forearm, eye damage, soft tissue Although Doyle did not retire by choice, “I didn’t want to sit around town after damage and deep wounds from the fragmenta- he said he is looking forward to what life has graduation, so I tracked down a Marine Corps tion of the blast. in store. recruiter and signed up,” said the Neversink, For the duration of his rehabilitation, Doyle “I want to travel with my family and pos- N.Y., native, who enlisted on July 27, 1999. managed to avoid a “woe is me” mentality. sibly go into turbine or cellular tower main- “I didn’t even know what job I wanted. I just “Bad things beyond your control happen tenance,” Doyle said. signed an open contract and said ‘Send me.’” sometimes,” Doyle said of his experience. Doyle said not obsessing over his experi- Despite his initial nonchalance, Doyle “You just have to suck it up and deal with it.” ence or his injuries has given him a sense of excelled in boot camp, his original military Master Gunnery Sgt. Michael Sharp, staff peace. occupational specialty as a military police noncommissioned officer-in-charge of EOD “Marines go to war. That’s what we do,” officer and his current voluntary MOS as an Co., said Doyle kept in touch with the unit Doyle said. “If you get hurt you deal with it explosive ordnance disposal technician with while in treatment, and stayed upbeat despite and keep moving, but you don’t stop and feel Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 9th his situation. sorry for yourself.” Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logis- “He was in pain and his body and feelings To Sharp and the other members of EOD tics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. were hurt, but he maintained a good attitude,” Co., Doyle is a humble, if reluctant, hero. Doyle said his decision to volunteer for the Sharp said. “He knew that even though his “We’ve learned strength from Staff Sgt. EOD field was based on a desire to help his condition was bad, it could be worse, and Doyle,” Sharp said. “His strength, persever- fellow Marines. he kept that in mind throughout the tough ance, endurance and humility are my defini- “When we’re in country, EOD technicians times.” tion of a hero.” 10 okinawa marine | FEATURE | june 25, 2010 Schwab takes to sea for Dragon Boat Race

Lance Cpl. Stefanie C. Pupkiewicz talion Marines. Both units are Epperson is a retired sergeant Marines’ competition. okinawa marine staff part of 3rd Marine Division, III major and permanent resident of The boats used in the race Marine Expeditionary Force. Henoko. were brand new and designed to arines from Camp The three teams from White Each team consisted of eight be wider and higher than those Schwab and sailors and Beach Naval Facility consisted of rowers, one drummer and a used in previous years, Epperson Mtheir spouses from White one team of sailors and two teams coxswain provided by the Henoko said. Beach turned out for the Henoko of wives. Fisherman’s Association. The change is good since the Dragon Boat Race at Mastuda-No- The Marines turned out with The teams rowed out 200 boats tend to take on a lot of wa- Hama Beach in Henoko June 6. their families for the races which meters from the beach and back ter going out against the incom- Servicemembers have partici- started at noon and continued to complete the course, said Ep- ing surf. In previous years, the pated in the century old event until 3 p.m. when the final heat person. boats have needed a lot of bail- since 1973. was conducted. Dragon boat races are per- ing in addition to rowing, said The boat race is one of several The other 10 districts of formed each year to honor the Henshaw. events, such as the annual Sports Henoko were competing for the god of the sea and to ensure a The Marines didn’t pull off a Day and the Okinawa Sumo honor of being the best in the bountiful harvest of fish, Epper- victory in the friendly compe- Wrestling Tournament, which village and for money, said 1st son explained. tition, but they did get a good Camp Schwab personnel are in- Sgt. Tim Henshaw, the company The Marines, most of whom workout. vited to participate in each year. first sergeant of Headquarters and were new to the event, were told “The whole way out and back There were four teams from Service Company, CAB. by the first sergeant to “watch the you aren’t paying attention and Camp Schwab, which is consid- The Marines and sailors did locals” so that they could have an you are just trying to stay in ered the 11th section of Henoko not compete for money. Instead, idea of what to do. rhythm. In the end you realize township. One team consisted they competed alongside other “They’re all going to laugh at how tiring it is,” said Gunnery of Marines from 4th Marine community organizations just for us because these guys have all Sgt. Michael Guzman, the compa- Regiment, while the other three the fun of it, said Sam Epperson, practiced,” Henshaw warned the ny gunnery sergeant of Headquar- consisted of Combat Assault Bat- the English narrator for the event. Marines jokingly, referring to the ters and Service Company, CAB. Super Doc builds body, mind with weight lifting Lance Cpl. Kris B. Daberkoe He also takes time out of his schedule to okinawa marine staff work out four to six times a week and bal- ances his diet by eating a number of food por- uring duty hours, Petty Officer 2nd tions high in protein and nutrients. Class Stephen Murphy may be a mild “It’s important to eat lots of medium-sized Dmannered corpsman. portions of food throughout the day to make After hours though, he exercises his ability improvements,” said Murphy. “Without it our to lift, pull and push raw steel - an ability that bodies won’t make those substantial improve- has earned him the name “Super Doc.” ments.” Having grown up on a farm, Murphy Additionally, Murphy trains at any gym, understands the value of hard work and a “As long as it has a bench press and a pull-up healthy lifestyle. bar,” but prefers to train at Gunner’s Fitness “I really learned to appreciate hard work Center located on Camp Foster because of the while living on my father’s farm in West Vir- space and the leg exercise machine. ginia,” said Murphy. “Once I entered junior He trains heavily with the aid of his lifting high, I began to use weightlifting as a healthy partner, Staff Sgt. Dustin Coco, an airframe outlet to beat stress.” hydraulics mechanic with Marine Aerial Murphy, 28, who joined the Navy in 1999, Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine began his gym commitment while attached Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Group, to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment on III MEF. the Unit Deployment Program to Okinawa in “We’re like Rocky and Apollo Creed,” said March 2001. Coco. “We train not only for competitions, but “I enjoyed the challenge,” said Murphy. because it keeps us in control of our lives and “I meet a lot of motivated people to workout goals.” with during the competitions on island.” Petty Officer 2nd Class Steven Murphy, a He is also inspired by his wife who is also Murphy has enjoyed success in the power corpsman with U.S. Naval Hospital Camp Lester, a fitness enthusiast. lifting field and earned a name for himself flexes after one of his daily workouts at the “Fitness is something we share in our among other competitors. Camp Schwab Sports Complex June 8. marriage,” said Murphy. “She keeps my eat- Photo by Lance Cpl. Kris B. Daberkoe “They called me ‘Super Doc’ after I ing habits in check, and we go to the gym achieved overall first place during the Camp morning physical training, and creating fit- together.” Schwab Bench Press competition.” said Mur- ness and exercise routines for sailors looking Weight lifting and staying healthy helps phy. for improvement. Sailors in Murphy’s unit keep his life balanced, said Murphy, but what “Now, I would like to take my fitness to a notice his enthusiasm for fitness. makes him a well rounded person is his spiri- new level,” he added. “He keeps us on our feet,” said Seaman tual commitment. Murphy also wants to inspire other service Jonathan Pring, a corpsman with 3rd Medi- “Every time I get under the bar I ask God members to strive for physical fitness and be- cal Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III to help me lift a new weight and reach new lieves that by visibly working hard to stay fit, Marine Expeditionary Force. “Every day we heights,” said Murphy. Marines and sailors will follow his example. see him come back from lunch break sweaty Murphy is training for body building after “There is a better way to live than by eat- from working out.” spending 10 years as a power lifter. His plan ing junk food and staying on the couch,” Murphy does aerobic exercises and trains is to compete in the 15th Annual Far East said Murphy. “By watching how they eat and with weights every day to prepare for upcom- Bodybuilding Competition on Aug. 1. It may staying fit, service members can gain a better ing body building competitions. He condi- be different than the powerlifting Murphy is lifestyle.” tions his muscles by exercising two muscle used to, but when it comes to physical fitness, He shares his passion for fitness by leading groups. Super Doc is flexible. okinawa marine | COMMUNITY Place | june 25, 2010 11 In Theaters Now June 25 - JuLY 1 Foster courtney kinser Futenma today The Karate Kid (PG), 6 p.m.; Iron Man 2 TODAY Toy Story 3 (G), 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. TODAY Death at a Funeral (R), 6:30 p.m. TODAY Kick-Ass (R), 6:30 p.m. (PG13), 9 p.m. Saturday Oceans (G), 2 p.m.; Kick-Ass (R), 6 saturday Toy Story 3 (G), 3 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday Iron Man 2 (PG13), 4 p.m.; Kick-Ass saturday Oceans (G), noon; The Last Song p.m. SUNDAY The Losers (PG13), 3 p.m.; Death at a (R), 7 p.m. (PG), 3 p.m.; Sex and the City 2 (R), 6 and 9:30 p.m. sunday Marmaduke (PG), 2 and 6 p.m. Funeral (R) 6:30 p.m. sunday Oceans (G), 4 p.m.; Iron Man 2 (PG13), SUNDay Toy Story 3 (G), 1, 4 and 7 p.m. Monday Kick-Ass (R), 7 p.m. monday Closed 7 p.m. monday The Last Song (PG), 3 p.m.; Kick-Ass tuesday Closed tuesday The Karate Kid (PG), 6:30 p.m. monday Marmaduke (PG), 6:30 p.m. (R), 7 p.m. wednesday The Karate Kid (PG), 7 p.m. Wednesday Toy Story 3 (G), 3 and 6:30 p.m. tuesday Closed tuesday The Ghost Writer (PG13), 7 p.m. thursday Closed thursday Death at a Funeral (R), 6:30 p.m. wednesday Closed wednesday Date Night (PG), 7 p.m. thursday Closed thursday A Nightmare on Elm Street (R), 7 p.m. Kadena Hansen Theater DIRECTORY schwab TODAY The Losers (PG13), 6 p.m.; Death at a TODAY The Losers (PG13), 6 p.m.; Death at a CAMP FOSTER 645-3465 Funeral (R), 9 p.m. Funeral (R), 9 p.m. Kadena air base 634-1869 TODAY Marmaduke (PG), 7 p.m. Saturday The Karate Kid (PG), noon, 4 and 8 Saturday Marmaduke (PG), 6 p.m.; The Losers (USO Night) 632-8781 Saturday Kick-Ass (R), 5 p.m. p.m. (PG13), 9 p.m. mcas futenma 636-3890 sunday Oceans (G), 5 p.m. SUnday The Karate Kid (PG), 1, 5 and 9 p.m. sunday The Losers (PG13), 2 p.m.; Death at a (USO NIGHT) 636-2113 monday-Thursday Closed monday Toy Story 3 (G), 7 p.m. Funeral (R), 5:30 p.m. CAMP COURTNEY 622-9616 Tuesday Toy Story 3 (G), 3 and 7 p.m. monday A Nightmare on Elm Street (R), 6 p.m. CAMP HANSEN 623-4564 Wednesday Death at a Funeral (R), 7 p.m. tuesday Iron Man 2 (PG13), 6 and 9 p.m. (USO NIGHT) 623-5011 Thursday Iron Man 2 (PG13), 7 p.m. Wednesday Death at a Funeral (R), 7 p.m. 637-2177 thursday The Karate Kid (PG13), 7 p.m. Camp Schwab 625-2333 (USO NIGHT) 625-3834

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Story and photos by Lance Cpl. Kentavist P. Brackin okinawa marine staff

fficials from the Marine Corps Bases OInstallation Safety office are spreading the word about safety standards when personnel and youth are participating in rollerblading, skateboarding, bicycling and wearing Heelys on island. “By promoting safety awareness about such activities we can help Local skater, Sean C. Biacan, 13, kick flips reduce the number of mishaps, and through the King of the Ring Skate Park more importantly, reduce the chances competition Sunday on Camp Courtney. of a child being involved in one,” said Vincent M. Rosales, an occupational pads, kneepads and wrist guards are safety and health specialist for MCB. strongly recommended and can be a According to statistics provided by great investment when compared to the the Los Angeles native, every year more medical bills,” said Rosales. than 3.5 million children 14 and under Skateboards, rollerblading, bicycles are involved in a recreational sports and Heelys should never be used in areas mishap requiring medical attention. The where the rider or wearer must compete most common injuries are ankle sprains, against vehicle or pedestrian traffic, and muscle strains, bone or growth-plate should follow the same rules as jogging injuries, repetitive-motion injuries and which includes the restriction on using heat-related illnesses. headphones. “Kids tend to go outside more to enjoy Personnel should also be aware that the summer break and, unfortunately, each installation provides a designated they encounter an increase in injuries,” location for activities like skateboard- said Rosales. ing, rollerblading and extreme bicycle Personnel and youth are required to riding. Participants are required to wear wear a helmet whenever they are per- helmets, elbow pads and kneepads when forming any of these activities no matter using these locations. their location, according to Rosales. “They need to ensure they wear all “The incorrect wearing of helmets is a their safety gear and long pants, as this common trend we see aboard the instal- will help prevent any scrapes,” said Leah lations,” he said. “This is where we rely Doyle-Stevens, Camp Courtney sports co- heavily on parental supervision to ensure ordinator who recently held a King of the safety practices are utilized at all times Ring Skate Park competition at one such and corrected immediately.” location. “Shorts can become a big issue Per Marine Corps Order 5100.19E, for a lot of the kids because they often Marine Corps Traffic Safety Program, forget they aren’t pros and fall a lot.” Blader, Kyle Allen, 13, shreds up the air use of helmets is mandatory when bicy- “Any injury is one too many. Of course during the King of the Ring Skate Park cling, skateboarding, rollerblading and we want our children to enjoy their long competition Sunday on Camp Courtney. deserved summer break from school, Allen and other competitors are required to using Heelys. wear personal protective equipment such “Though not mandatory, other [Per- but in doing so we want them more so to as helmets, elbow pads, kneepads and wrist sonal Protective Gear] such as elbow enjoy it safely,” concluded Rosales. guards when using the skate park.