iii marine expeditionary force and marine corps bases japan JUNE 25, 2010 WWW.OKINAWA.USMC.MIL Liberty Card emphasizes accountability Staff Sgt. Michael A. Freeman CAMP FOSTER — 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 5 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 4 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 4 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. Oorah. 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. June 30, 1871 – Congress places the Marine Corps under Navy jurisdiction. July 1, 1920 – Maj. Gen. John A. HASEND YOVEUR OPINION TO OKIN awamarAINE.mc [email protected] Lejeune becomes 13th commandant of the Marine Corps. 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