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Camp Lejeune, N.C. 2nd Lt. Learlin J. Lejeune III (left), a Weapons Platoon Around the commander with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment participates in physical training with his Marines Dec. 4. Lejeune is the great-great nephew of Lt. Gen. John A. Lejeune, according to family genealogy For more Marine Corps stories and photos, records. Photo by Pfc. visit http://www.marines.mil Casey Jones CorpS

Taqaddum, Iraq | Combat Engineers with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 inspect the frame of a new air traffic control tower Dec. 1. Photo by Sgt. Wayne Edmiston

Pearl Harbor A Marine assigned to Camp Smith, Hawaii, presents arms across the bay from the USS Arizona Memorial during a joint U.S. Navy and National Park Service ceremony commemorating the 66th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. More than 2,500 guests attended the ceremony on board Naval Station Pearl USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) | Col. Douglas M. Stilwell, commanding officer of Harbor. Photo by the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), adds the Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Elisia Afghanistan Campaign Streamer to the unit colors as the MEU celebrated its 25th V. Gonzales anniversary aboard Kearsarge Dec. 8. Photo by Cpl. Peter R. Miller Okinawa Marine | Opinion & Editorial | December 14, 2007  Drunk Driving: consequences of the law and beyond

Provost Marshal’s Office under the influence, which is defined by a are lost or destroyed, it burns an irreparable blood alcohol content of .03 to .07. If caught mark into the lives of the victims and their Editor’s Note: The following is the third article driving while intoxicated, defined by a BAC families. in a four-part series providing information on of .08 and above, the penalties climb to five That’s why this holiday season we ask “Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention years of confinement or ¥1,000,000. That’s a that you do your part to prevent drinking Campaign,” a joint endeavor of the Council steep price to pay just to save a few dollars and driving. The holidays are a time to come for Okinawa Protection and Police Services on taxi fare. To add insult to injury, you will together for festivity and goodwill. We as a (COPPS, made up of the seven U. S. Forces be charged again and face all of the afore- community can do our part to preserve this Japan Law Enforcement Agencies) along with mentioned penalties once you are transferred and prevent it from becoming a time of regret III MEF Safety, MCB Camp Butler Safety, and to military police custody. Additionally, and sorrow. MCCS. under the new Japanese law, anyone that knowingly provides you alcohol, allows you You’ve done it; despite the bombardment to drive after consuming alcohol or is your of information you’ve gotten and all of your passenger is subject to the same penalties as rules to prevent loved ones’ advice, you decided to get behind the driver. drunk driving: the wheel after drinking. The price list grows and grows. Your career So what can happen now? is jeopardized or possibly ended. Your insur- 4 If you’re lucky, you might get stopped at ance premiums increase substantially. There 1 Don’t drink and drive. one of the many “Safe and Sober” checkpoints will be vehicle recovery and repair fees, and run by military police. If that’s the case, you you may miss time at work. This doesn’t only 2 Do everything you reasonably can look forward to being detained and trans- affect you. Your family will inevitably begin can to prevent others from drink- ported to the Provost Marshal’s Office, hav- to feel the drain too. ing and driving. ing your vehicle towed, and your command And those, believe it or not, are the best coming to get you after you’ve been processed. case scenarios. Some may disagree and argue 3 Don’t let yourself be a pas- Then, expect disciplinary action with loss “the best case scenario is where I get home senger in a vehicle driven by an of any multitude of privileges (starting with and nothing happens.” That may seem true to impaired driver. driving), and potentially including a loss of the offender, but for everybody else it opens pay and rank. the door to a future incident. 4 If you plan on drinking, desig- A little less lucky and you might get Consider the alternative outcomes. The nate a driver who will not con- stopped by one of the many Japanese police possibilities get real ugly, real quick. We’ve sume alcohol. on the prowl for offenders of the new and all heard the stories or seen the videos and very stiff Japanese drinking and driving pictures of the carnage one careless driver Remember: If you plan to drink, laws. You can be confined for up to three can create. That is where the price of drinking plan ahead! years or fined ¥500,000 if caught driving and driving really comes to bear. When lives

Correction

Last week the Okinawa Marine incorrectly answered “yes” to the below question, citing the Marine Corps uniform order as the reference. The editors overlooked Marine Administrative Message 322/05, which updated the policy. The correct response is below.

marine corps fact check headgear in povs When I’m in uniform, do I have to wear my cover while in a personally Q: owned vehicle (POV)?

No. Wear of headgear in privately owned vehicles is not required. A: However, headgear will be worn in government vehicles on military bases and installations, except when doing so would present a hazard to safe driving.

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Commanding General Maj. Gen. Mary Ann Krusa-Dossin okinawa marine newspaper H&S Battalion MCB PAO Unit 35002 public affairs Director Lt. Col. Douglas M. Powell FPO AP 96373-5002 Central Bureau chief The Okinawa Marine is published by Marine Corps Community the U.S. Marine Corps, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler or Marine Services under exclusive written contract with Marine Corps Base Camp Corps Community Services of the products and services advertised. Press officer 1st Lt. Adrian J.T. Rankine-Galloway Cpl. Warren Peace Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan. Everything advertised in this newspaper shall be made available Camp Foster, DSN 645-7422 The editorial content of this newspaper is edited and approved for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, by the Consolidated Public Affairs Office of Marine Corps Base Camp gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political northern Bureau chief Smedley D. Butler. affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. Press chief Gunnery Sgt. William J. Ray Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser Camp Hansen, DSN 623-4054 military services stationed overseas, at sea and their families. Its contents is confirmed, the publisher shall refuse to print advertising from that do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Government, source until the violation is corrected. DESIGN editor Sgt. Ethan E. Rocke the Department of Defense or the U.S. Marine Corps and do not imply All photos, unless otherwise indicated, are “official U.S. Marine endorsement thereof. Corps photos.” For more information, e-mail us at okinawamarine.mcbb. The appearance of advertising in this newspaper, including inserts of [email protected] or write to us at Public Affairs Office, H&S BN MCB PAO, supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, Unit 35002, FPO AP 96373-5002. editor Cpl. Warren Peace  Okinawa Marine | News | December 14, 2007 briefs MLCs retire after years of service Vehicle registration fees CAMP FOSTER — Maj. Effective Jan. 1, 2008, initial and re-registra- Gen. Mary Ann Krusa- tion vehicle registration fees for Marine Corps Dossin, commanding Bases Japan will be changed as follows: general of Marine Corps Base Camp Initial fees: Butler, presented 500-series plates: ¥2,000 a piece of cake to 300-series plates: ¥2,100 Kunio Shigema at a retirement ceremony Re-registration fees: for master labor 500-series plates: ¥1,700 contractors held at 300-series plates: ¥1,800 the Butler Officers Club on Camp Foster For more information, call 645-3177 or Dec. 6. During the 623-4165. ceremony more than 35 employees with NOSCO Scholarships more than 1,060 The Naval Officers’ Spouses’ Club of years of total service Okinawa is offering scholarships to eligible between them retired. Navy military family members on Okinawa. Shigema retired after A full application package is available at 41 years of service as http://www.noscookinawa.com or from the an MLC. Photo by Lance Cpl. Navy Fleet Gift Shop at Camp Lester. The Kevin M. Knallay application deadline is March 31, 2008.

SNCO Evening Dress Uniform Survey HAZARD from pg 1 Additionally, base officials have received Marine Corps Systems Command’s happy about the requirement for helmets to complaints about children weaving in and Program Manager for Combat be worn while wearing the shoes in wheeled out of the aisles of different base facilities as Equipment has initiated an Internet survey mode and endorse the recommendation well as complaints from customers who have soliciting input from Marines on a proposed to wear additional protective equipment. had children run into them, according to Jim modification to the men’s staff noncommis- “(The shoes) are dangerous,” said Cmdr. Lentz, a deputy director with the Installation sioned officer evening dress uniform. All Sharon Troxell, head of the Emergency De- Safety Office on Camp Foster. active, reserve, retired and former Marines Lentz added that he hopes the order will are invited to participate in the survey, which partment at the U.S Naval Hospital Okinawa. is available at https://www.hsisurveys.com/ “It is very important for the children to wear help prevent incidents, but it is really up to usmc/sncousurvey. a helmet, but from the injuries we have seen, parents to ensure their children are wearing I believe that wrist guards and elbow pads are proper protective equipment and being safe CAMP FOSTER YOUNG MARINES more important.” while using the product. The Camp Foster Young Marines will hold registration today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Camp Foster Field House for kids ages 8-18 interested in becoming a member. For more information, send an e-mail to Dexter. [email protected].

CHRISTMAS TREE SAFETY The National Fire Protection Association and Underwriters Laboratories, an indepen- dent safety testing organization, are partner- ing this holiday season to remind consumers about the importance of safe decorating habits. Keeping Christmas trees well-watered is vital to the tree’s decorative longevity and consumer safety. If ignited, a dry tree can quickly become engulfed in flames. Trees should also be dis- posed of after four weeks. For more informa- tion, contact the Marine Corps Bases Japan Fire Prevention Branch at 645-2900.

Scholarships for Military Children Applications for the Defense Commissary Agency’s 2008 Scholarships for Military Children Program are now available in com- missaries or online at http://www.commissar- ies.com or http://www.militaryscholar.org. Applications must be submitted to a commis- sary by Feb. 20, 2008. At least one scholarship will be awarded at every commissary location with qualified applicants.

Okinawa Lacrosse Club Seventy-eight U.S. service members from 29 countries were sworn in as American citizens during a naturalization ceremony at the Camp Foster Theater Dec. 7. Photo by Pfc. Ryan Wicks The Okinawa Lacrosse Club plays men’s and women’s games Sundays from noon to CITIZEN from pg 1 As Americans, the service Headquarters Squadron 1, 1st 2:30 p.m. on the multi-purpose fields next to Gunners Gym. Everyone interested in playing The order also makes it members have more opportu- Marine Aircraft Wing. is invited. possible for service members nities than they did before. The service members cel- stationed overseas to be natu- “I’m trying to become an offi- ebrated with their families, TO SUBMIT A BRIEF, send an e-mail to ralized outside the U.S. cer, and becoming an American friends and colleagues after the [email protected], or fax your Service members had to go has opened that door for me,” ceremony concluded. request to 645-3803. The deadline for submitting back to America to become said Cpl. Jorge Bebelagua Del “I feel so good; I have goose a brief is noon every Friday. The Okinawa Marine naturalized before the order Pino, a warehouse noncommis- bumps,” said Bebelagua Del reserves the right to edit all submitted material. was in effect. sioned officer with Marine Wing Pino, a native of Cuba. Okinawa Marine | News | December 14, 2007 

An artist’s rendering of the future Consolidated Enlisted Club Groundbreaking begins construction on new E-club

Cpl. Warren Peace ed the $16.6 million construction but we anticipate increasing our table seating areas. The building okinawa marine staff contract that will be managed by workforce by about 20 percent for features will highlight traditional the Army Corps of Engineers. Ac- the new club.” Okinawan architectural style. CAMP FOSTER — Officials began tual construction is scheduled to The facility will house a 217- During the Shinto groundbreak- construction of a new 43,000 square begin in January and scheduled for seat main dining area with booths, ing ceremony, known as Jichin foot Consolidated Enlisted Club completion in fall of 2009. banquet style seating and a variety Sai, officials from Marine Corps with a Shinto groundbreaking cer- The new club is expected to em- of standing table sets. The new Base Camp Butler, MCCS, U.S. emony Dec. 5 on Camp Foster. ploy more than 50 people full time, enlisted lounge will feature a Army Corps of Engineers and the The new club will replace the according Alan Burn, MCCS’s direc- large dance floor, a state-of-the- Takenaka Corporation conducted Globe and Anchor Enlisted Club and tor of food, beverage, entertainment art sound system and specialty a mowing ritual known as Kari Chesty’s Staff NCO Club, which was and special events. lighting, all designed to corre- zome no Gi and groundbreaking demolished earlier this year to make “The majority of employees, spond with modern techno clubs known as Kuwa ire no Gi. The room for the new club. about 70 percent, will be SOFA stateside, according to officials. rituals of Jichin Sai are believed to The idea for the club began in personnel (military spouses and Connected to the main lobby, two bring safety to workers throughout 2003 and was approved by Con- dependents), and we expect to party rooms will be the venue for the building process. gress in 2006. After coordinated employ 15 local nationals as full- such affairs as parties, Ma- The Globe and Anchor Enlisted efforts from Marine Corps Com- time employees and an additional rine Corps birthday balls, promo- Club was constructed in 1956, munity Services, Facility Engineers 30 contracted labor employees,” tions and weddings. On the upper and the demolished Chesty’s and the Army Corps of Engineers Burn said. “Most of these em- level of the club, a staff noncom- Staff NCO Club was constructed during the design of the facility, the ployees are already working for missioned officers lounge will fea- in 1961 as a United States Army Takenaka Corporation was award- MCCS at the Globe & Anchor, ture a bar, pool tables, booths and enlisted club. MAG-12 units participate in joint readiness exercise on Okinawa Lance Cpl. Noah S. Leffler Okinawa’s isolated location allows pilots to prepare mcas iwakuni for a variety of scenarios with minimal interference to and from commercial air traffic. KADENA AIR BASE — Service members from “The airspace is easier to get in and out of, it’s Marine Aircraft Group 12, based at Marine Corps bigger and allows us to train more efficiently and ef- Air Station Iwakuni, arrived in Okinawa Nov. 29 fectively,” said the Santa Ana, Calif., native. “Lastly, for a joint readiness exercise, which began Dec. 3 it works out down there because there are more and ended Dec. 13. air-to-surface ranges. For Western-Pacific training, Marine aviation units from Iwakuni utilized the it’s not bad for air-to-ground. In a 100-mile radius air-to-air ranges and training opportunities not of Iwakuni there is no place to drop bombs.” readily available on Iwakuni. The pilots also coordinated with Marines in Cen- “It’s crucial that deployed units maximize the tral Training Area to simulate what Takabayashi Sgt. David J. Swaney, a tactical data use of ranges and airspace available in Okinawa to describes as the “bread and butter” of the Marine networking specialist with Marine Wing conduct basic air-to-air, close air support, strike coor- Corps tactical air community. Support Squadron 171, (left), and Lance “(This exercise allows) us to do some urban Cpl. Roberto J. Rodriguez, an aviation dination and reconnaissance, armed reconnaissance information systems specialist with Marine and air interdiction,” said MAG-12 Commanding close air support training with ground Marines – a Aircraft Group 12, participate in a joint Officer Navy Capt. David B. Emich. tactical air control party,” he said. “We can check readiness exercise at Site 1 on Kadena Air According to Maj. Glenn Takabayashi, operations in overhead and (the TACP) can go through all the Base Dec. 3. Photo by Lance Cpl. Noah S. Leffler officer for Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312, command and control (procedures).”  Okinawa Marine | NEWS | December 14, 2007 31st MEU helps treat 3,000 patients in

Cpl. Kamran Sadaghiani medical officer. 31st marine expeditionary unit The medical staff pro- vided basic medical relief to KAMPONG CHAM, Cam- approximately 3,000 local bodia — Marines and sail- residents during the medi- ors with the 31st Marine cal civic action project. Expeditionary Unit and “I am very happy and the Amphibious Assault welcome all of the Marines Ship USS Essex (LHD 2), and sailors here,” said with medical staff from the Doem Sarot, a 27-year-old Royal Cambodian Armed Buddhist monk from the Forces, arrived at the Peam- temple. “The people who kosna Temple in Stung live in this village are very Trung Village to provide grateful too. The medicine medical care for the local has also been much help community here on the east to us.” side of the Mekong River Medical care was made Nov. 27-28. possible for the commu- “We’re incorporating all nity through the support of of our manpower to help Marine Medium Helicopter bring basic medical care Squadron 265 (Reinforced), to the Cambodian people 31st MEU, as helicopters while getting to know them conducted numerous flights Navy medical personnel help a woman at a clinic in Kampong Cham, Cambodia during a medical and building a relation- from the Essex to deliver civic action project. Marines and sailors from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and the ship,” said Navy Lt. Javier the medical staff and sup- amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) joined medical staff from the Royal Cambodian Armed Agraz, the Essex general plies to the village. Forces to treat approximately 3,000 patients during the project. Photo by Lance Cpl. Kristofer Atkinson Surveillance exercise tests Recon Marines Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett targets and culminated with exercises that take photographs and gather useful information, okinawa marine staff brought the students within feet of enemy role according to Jarvis. players who were on the lookout. “They’ll take pictures of the individuals CAMP HANSEN — Marines from the Amphibi- “The Marines are inserted several hundred on site, any structures on site and basically ous Reconnaissance Platoon, 3rd Reconnais- yards away from (enemy forces) and from there everything that’s going on in that target area,” sance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, honed they’ll advance to within feet of the targets,” explained Sgt. Scott Greene, an instructor with their urban observation skills with an exercise said Gunnery Sgt. David Jarvis, an instructor 3rd Reconnaissance Bn., talking about the Ma- on Camp Hansen Dec. 4, as part of the Recon- with SOTG. “Avoiding all enemy contact, they’ll rine taking part in the exercise. “They’ll then naissance and Surveillance Course led by III collect information and send it back for com- send all the information and photos back via Marine Expeditionary Force’s Special Opera- manders to review.” radios, so commanders can see what is going on tions Training Group. Once near the target area, the Marines set up and plan their raid or other actions.” The 5-week course, which began Nov. 8 and a small base camp a couple hundred feet from The Marines spent most of their time training concludes today, gave in-depth training in the enemy positions. on reporting intelligence and working with the covert surveillance techniques on high-value Then they sent small teams even closer to different radios and communication equipment to get information back to a command unit. “The main learning points (for the exercise) are communication and reporting,” Greene said. “They need to be able to report accurate informa- tion (quickly) back to the commanders.” During the course, the Marines also con- ducted weapons training to prepare for scenarios where their cover is compromised and they have to engage the enemy. The course is designed to teach the Marines to be the unseen eyes of commanders. “We need to do our job so the commanders can get this information and build an accurate, viable plan to take down the objective, plain and simple,” Greene said.

Cpl Ryan Conley, a reconnaissance man with 3rd Reconnaissance Bn., takes photos of enemy role players Sgt. Edrick Villarreal sends photos and information from a concealed location Dec. 5 as part of a Reconnaissance and Surveillance Course led by III Marine about enemy role players back to his command via a Expeditionary Force’s Special Operations Training Group. Photos by Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett field computer hooked up to a radio. Okinawa Marine | FEATURE | December 14, 2007  9th ESB Marines, sailors awarded for service in Iraq Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac vised explosive device in okinawa marine staff the ground. After securing the area and dismounting CAMP HANSEN — Ma- his vehicle, Harman then rines and sailors with 9th ran after the insurgent and Engineer Support Battal- captured him. ion, 3rd Marine Logistics I n a dd it i on t o t h e Group, received awards for Bronze Star, Talleri pre- their service in Iraq during sented a Purple Heart a ceremony Dec. 7 on Camp Medal to Petty Officer 3rd Hansen. Class Joel Grey, Navy and Brig. Gen. Peter Talleri, Marine Corps Commenda- the 3rd MLG commanding tion Medals with Combat general, presented a Bronze Distinguishing Device to Marines and sailors with Embedded Training Team 6-3 practice aiming in on targets on the Star Medal with Combat Sgt. Mark Wojciechowski BZO Range on Camp Schwab Dec. 7. Photos by Lance Cpl. Robert C. Frenke Distinguishing Device to and Sgt. Brian Meyer, and 1st Sgt. John Harman, who Navy and Marine Corps served in Karabilah as Achievement Medals to Weapons Company gun- Staff Sgt. Timothy Black 3rd MarDiv Marines prepare nery sergeant, among other and Petty Officer 3rd Class billets, for I Company, 3rd Ryan Shannon. Battalion, 5th Regimental Sgt. Maj. John Ploskonka, for Afghanistan Deployment Combat Team, I Marine the 9th ESB sergeant , Expeditionary Force. said that the accomplish- Lance Cpl. Robert C. Frenke According to his cita- ments of Harman and the okinawa marine staff tion, Harman displayed other award recipients have heroic achievement May boosted pride and morale CAMP SCHWAB — Six Embedded 8-14, 2005 by establishing within the battalion. Training Teams comprised of Marines a critical blocking posi- “When Ma rines and from 3rd Marine Division began a regi- tion in Karabilah at the sailors observe these types men Nov. 26 to prepare them to train Ranma Bridge Crossing. of awards being presented, and mentor leaders of the Afghan Na- This isolated and stopped they feel in their hearts tional Army’s 201st Corps. the enemy from gathering and minds that they can The success of the Afghan Army be- reinforcements. During in- “one up” what that Ma- coming independent depends heavily on tense fighting at the bridge, rine or sailor did to get the training team’s ability to relay what Marines and sailors with Embedded Harman repelled more than his or her award,” said they learn during this training regimen, Training Teams 2-6 and 4-3 prepare 7.62 15 enemy attacks, resulting Ploskonka. “This is what according to Lt. Col. Michael Cuccio, the mm ammunition for the M240 Gulf on in the deaths of more than makes a unit, and in re- officer in charge of ETT 2-6. Camp Schwab’s Range 10 Dec. 7. Along with 10 insurgents. turn, our Corps stronger combat operations, the teams will provide In order to be able to teach the Af- Additionally on Sept. and stronger with each the Afghan National Army’s 201st Corps 26, 2006, while leading a passing generation. These ghans, Marines and sailors receive with guidance on the administrative end of convoy during a patrol, things help to maintain the training on communications gear, running and maintaining an operable force. Afghanistan’s official language of Dari, Harman observed an in- great reputation that 9th cultural awareness and first aid. forces in the combat field.” surgent placing an impro- ESB has established.” “This training has been and will con- By training the 201st Corps, the teams tinue to be some of the best training I have hope to help build an Afghanistan that had in the Marine Corps,” said Col. J. M. can function as a safe country without Haynes, the incoming Regional Security the presence of U.S. Forces. Advisory Command Central ETT senior “Unless we want to be there for a long advisor in Afghanistan. “It’s very demand- time, we need to enable the Afghanistan ing and a lot of it is hands on training.” Army with the ability to maintain a safe Much of the training the teams will and secure environment so the coun- provide to the 201st Corps will cover try can grow economically, build civil the administrative procedures of run- institutions, establish and maintain a ning and maintaining an operable force rule of law and protect the people of during combat operations. Afghanistan from both internal and “In addition to teaching (Afghani- external threats,” Haynes said. stan’s Army) how to shoot, maneuver Master Sgt. Daniel Eaddy, a team staff and effectively communicate, we will noncommissioned officer with ETT 2- teach them counter-insurgency tech- 6, said he requested the chance to help niques,” Haynes said. “We will also prepare Afghanistan for an eventual teach them administrative tasks such withdrawal of U.S. Forces. Brig. Gen. Peter Talleri presents the Purple Heart to Petty as pay, promotion, accountability and “If we don’t help their military, it’ll be Officer 3rd Class Joel Grey. Grey and five other service reporting in. We will be teaching them in chaos,” Eaddy said. “They need help members with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, received awards for service in Iraq during a the processes from the battalion level and we are the only ones who are going ceremony Dec. 7 on Camp Hansen. Talleri is the commanding to the corps level, focusing heavily on to give it. It’s a major mission for us and general of 3rd MLG. Grey is a corpsman with 9th ESB. Photo by supply, maintenance and sustaining I hope we do good things over there.” Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac 10 Okinawa Marine | FEATURE | December 14, 2007

Marines with SOTG travel to their next destination during a Maritime Navigation Course in Kin Bay Dec. 6. Photos by Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett SOTG Marines learn maritime navigation Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett rivers and open ocean using compasses and as dead reckoning, where the Marines use noth- okinawa marine staff nautical charts and how to factor in currents ing more than a compass to navigate. and tides in relation to plotting their courses. The following days consisted of increasingly f the batteries in a global positioning Cpl. Ryan Hansen, a coxswain with SOTG, more difficult scenarios, forcing the Marines to system die and Marines are at sea in a said plotting and following the boat’s course is use more advanced techniques, such as celes- Zodiac, how do they find their way to the similar to land navigation, a skill every Marine tial navigation, during which they also had to correct insertion point? learns in basic training, but there are some navigate their way back to shore after going over ITo learn how to use low-tech navigation major differences. the horizon. equipment, Marines with the III Marine Expe- “It’s kind of like land (navigation), except the “When we were in Kin Bay, there were a lot ditionary Force’s Special Operations Training only thing you can see is water and you can’t of navigation aids like lighthouses, buoys and Group are completing the Maritime Navigation exactly retrace your steps,” Hansen said. “It can rock formations out in the water that are on Course on Camp Hansen and White Beach. The be frustrating.” the charts,” Smith said. “But once you go out 12-training-day course, which is also instructed After several days of classes, the Marines beyond the horizon, there’s nothing.” by SOTG, concludes today. set out on the water for practical application of Smith said that he is happy with how the The course focused on navigating in the open navigation concepts. Using various scenarios, Marines are coming along in the training water without using any electronic equipment. they practiced navigating to within a .01 nauti- because eventually they will be instructors and “We can’t always rely on GPS or other elec- cal mile radius of several different waypoints have to teach others this information. tronics,” said Staff Sgt. Aaron Smith, the senior throughout Kin Bay after launching from White “I would want to be able to give them a task raids instructor with SOTG. “Batteries die, there Beach. to get from point A to point B without any other are GPS blind spots and sometimes equipment Their first day on the water, the Marines direction and have them get there,” he said. just stops working.” navigated through waypoints using instruments “And not only that, but have them be able to The Marines received classes on navigating such as nautical compasses, charts and plotting teach other Marines how to do it, and I’m confi- through different bodies of water such as bays, boards while performing navigation skills such dent they’ll be able to do that.” Okinawa Marine | FEATURE | December 14, 2007 11

Cpl. Ryan Hansen, a coxswain with III Marine Expeditionary Force’s Special Operations Training Group, prepares a combat rubber reconnaissance craft, or Zodiac, before heading out into the water at White Beach.

Cpl. Jose Betancourt, a coxswain with SOTG, counts down the seconds until the Marines arrive at their first waypoint.

Hansen plots his course to the next waypoint during a Maritime Navigation Course in Kin Bay Dec. 6.

Betancourt finds his location on a nautical chart, using nearby rock formations. 12 Okinawa Marine | FEATURE | December 14, 2007

Carrying Santa’s tune to the Philippines

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Forest Brown, the band officer for the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band, entertains Filipino children and caretakers Dec. 10 at Our Lady of Peace Mission in Manila during Operation Goodwill. Photos by Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett III MEF carries on annual holiday delivery of clothes, toys Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett friends here in the Philippines MEF, said that Operation Goodwill On the final day, the Marines okinawa marine staff have a joyous holiday season,” is very valuable. joined Kristie Kenney, the United said Lt. Gen. Richard Zilmer, III “Just to see a kid with a smile on States Ambassador to the Republic arines from the III Marine MEF commanding general. their face (might) be a little thing, of the Philippines, at Our Lady Expeditionary Force deliv- Operation Goodwill started in but they’re going to forget about of Peace Mission in Parañaque, Mered about 18,000 pounds 2003, when a group of Marines re- their hardships for a little while,” Manila, to distribute donations of food, clothes and toys, and turned from Okinawa following an Gavina said. and food from a local restaurant more than $2,000 to the Philip- exercise in the Philippines. With The Marines made three stops to more than 500 children, while pines as part of Operation Good- the memories of the children they while in the Philippines to distrib- members from the III MEF band will Dec. 8-10. met, the Marines and their fami- ute the donated items. provided entertainment. The Marines delivered the lies took on the task of collecting Their first stop was Basa Air Gavina said participating in donations from service members and distributing donations of toys, Base in Pampanga, where they Operation Goodwill was a once-in- and their families in Okinawa as clothes and supplies, Zilmer said. packed six vans full of donated a-lifetime experience. a gesture of friendship to the chil- “We want to continue a tradition items for distribution. They con- “I loved it; you don’t get to do dren of the Philippines during of good faith and spreading holiday tinued on to Puerto Princesa in this everyday,” he said. “Just (see- the holiday season. cheer from the Marines of III MEF Palawan to deliver more items. At ing) the smiles on the kids was “I am honored to be here to- to the people of the Philippines,” both of the locations the people indescribable. I just wish I get a day representing the thousands said Maj. Chris Cohn, Southeast were surprised at the amount of chance to do this again. I’ll volun- of Marines and sailors from Asia operation officer with III MEF. goods the Marines delivered. teer every time.” Okinawa who have opened their “They’re always good hosts.” “Their eyes were as big as sau- Cohn said this year was part of a hearts to extend this act of good- Sgt. Edmund Gavina, a Philip- cers because we brought far more long tradition to come. “It’s time to will and friendship to help our pine native and translator with III than they expected,” Cohn said. start planning for next year.”

A Filipino child takes his pick from a box of toys at Basa Air Base in Pampanga.

Cmdr. Ronald Tomlin, deputy chaplain for III MEF, passes out candy at Our Lady of Peace Mission. Okinawa Marine | FEATURE | December 14, 2007 13 31st MEU Marines teach Cambodians martial arts

Staff Sgt. Claudio G. Casanova (top) and Sgt. David Wilson, Marine Corps Martial Arts instructors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, demonstrate ground fighting techniques to members of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces at the National Defense University in , Cambodia, Nov. 29. Photos by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein

Lance Cpl. RichardGround Blumenstein the tan, grey and greenn’ belt syllabi. Pound 31st marine expeditionary unit “MCMAP is good because it shows the Marines know how to protect themselves,” arines and Cambodian troops took said Royal Cambodian Army Warrant Officer to the dirt with fury as they prac- Rattana Chann. ticed their fighting skills during a The Marines also taught Cambodians the MMarine Corps Martial Arts Program demon- purpose of MCMAP, its belt structure and stration Nov. 29. how the fighting style is unique. Then they Marines with the 31st Marine Expedition- led the Cambodians in the hands-on portion ary Unit hosted the event for members of the of the event. Royal Cambodian Armed Forces as part of a “They took to it with a lot of excitement and three-day professional military exchange at enthusiasm,” said Staff Sgt. William J. Rulli, a Staff Sgt. John A. Williams, who has earned the the National Defense University in Phnom martial arts instructor with the 31st MEU. MCMAP brown belt, teaches Cambodian Armed Penh, Cambodia, Nov. 27-29. As the RCAF troops practiced the tech- Forces members a reverse wrist lock technique. The Marines gave lessons on unarmed niques, Marines provided additional help and restraints, joint manipulations and ground answered their questions. teach them the movements,” Casanova said. fighting during the professional military The ground fighting portion of the demon- The Marines selected RCAF soldiers, sail- exchange meant to foster good relations with stration clearly highlighted the event as laugh- ors and airmen of similar height and weight the Cambodian service members. ter and cheers of excitement filled the air. to grapple during the matches under the The lessons served as tools to educate the Casanova and Sgt. David Wilson, also a instructors’ supervision. Cambodians about Marine Corps culture, martial arts instructor with the 31st MEU, “I really like fighting,” Chann said. “I’m go- according to Staff Sgt. Claudio G. Casanova, conducted a quick exhibition match to help ing to remember what they taught me today.” a martial arts instructor with the 31st MEU. explain the rules of MCMAP-style grap- At the end of the event, most of the RCAF “We wanted to show them MCMAP so pling. service members expressed a desire to learn they could gain an appreciation for how Following the match, MCMAP instructors more MCMAP. Marines prepare for combat,” said the New pitted RCAF troops against each other in one “We all loved our Marine instructors,” York native. minute rounds. said Royal Cambodian Army Capt. Sopeatra The event kicked off with three MCMAP “Having them actually get on the ground Khem. “I hope the Marines come back so we instructors demonstrating techniques from and experience what fighting is like helps can learn more MCMAP techniques.” 14 Okinawa Marine | FEATURE | December 14, 2007

The

The Fly Boyz opened for E-40 Factor at The Palms on Camp Hansen E-40 Dec. 7.

A crowd of more than 700 hip hop fans gets pumped as E-40 performs at The Palms on Camp Hansen Dec. 7. Photos by Pfc. Aaron Hostutler Local hip hop fans get ‘Sick Wid IT’ at Palms concert

Pfc. Aaron Hostutler crowd responded with a loud their songs “That Slap” and okinawa marine staff roar that sent E-40 storming on “Too Fresh.” stage to begin his performance. “They had an amazing ore than 700 service E-40, creator of Sick Wid IT amount of energy and stage members attended a Records, put on a show that presence,” said Keel. “They free concert featuring many of the service members did a great job of working the MEarl Stevens, known enjoyed including songs such crowd. It was awesome to see as E-40, and The Fly Boyz as “Sprinkle Me,” “Tell Me the enthusiasm.” Dec. 7 at The Palms on Camp When to Go,” “Rep Your City” Several times throughout Hansen during the entertainers’ and “Snap Your Fingers,” to an the show, E-40 got up close and first overseas tour, which was already pumped-up crowd personal with his fans, coming part of the Beating the Blues “E-40’s performance was down off the stage and shaking campaign. outstanding,” said Lance Cpl. their hands. Anticipation built as fans Justin Keel, a supply administra- E-40 said the liveliness of awaited the beginning of the tion and operations clerk with the crowd helped fuel his per- concert. They kept themselves Combat Logistics Regiment 35. formance. busy by having small dance E-40’s performance wasn’t “The crowd had super contests or even rap battles. the only show that excited the energy,” said E-40. “I was real Jazmin Montgomery, the crowd. The Fly Boyz per- pleased with the response.” entertainment coordinator formed as the opening group After the concert, a few with Marine Corps Community and got the crowd going. Secu- select fans, who won an Services, gave E-40’s introduc- rity paused the show momen- American Forces Network radio E-40 holds the microphone out to the crowd tion. She told the fans that E-40 tarily as excited fans tried to contest, got to meet with E-40 during a concert that was part of his first tour would not perform unless the rush the stage. before he opened up his time to on Okinawa. crowd “made some noise.” The The Fly Boyz performed meet with everyone else. Okinawa Marine | Sports | December 14, 2007 17 Ballers Rise to occasion

Naval Hospital forward Marcus Pricher drives past Ballers forward Kenneth Moore during the championship game.

Schwab Ballers guard Trevor Highsmith (white jersey) and Naval Hospital power forward Joel Pierce ready themselves for a jump ball during the semi-finals of an open basketball tournament at the Camp Foster Field House Dec. 8. The Schwab Ballers defeated Naval Hospital 37-27 in a preliminary round and met them again Highsmith shoots over Naval Hospital’s Marquise in the finals of the tournament, where they defeated Naval Hospital 53-40. Photos by Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Todd Rogers during the semi-finals. Schwab Ballers take open basketball tournament undefeated Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Todd championship game, but they lost their lead Naval Hospital was knocked into the loser’s okinawa marine staff when Naval Hospital started the second half bracket after losing to the Ballers 37-27 in the with a 19-10 run to take the lead 36-34. Their first game of the semi-finals. They played CAMP FOSTER — Trailing by two points, lead only lasted about 30 seconds, as Ballers against God’s Way in the loser’s bracket and halfway through the second half of the cham- shooting guard Trevor Highsmith drew a foul defeated them 39-36 to advance to the fi- pionship game against Naval Hospital, the on a lay up and made both free throws to tie nals. Schwab Ballers took control, going on a 19-4 the game. “I think we had more experience than the run to win 53-40 and take home the Camp With the game tied and 10 minutes left, it other teams, and we were more rested than the Foster Open Basketball Tournament title at could have gone either way, but Ballers shut down Naval Hospital, which gave us a big advantage the Camp Foster Field House Dec. 8. Naval Hospital on all but two possessions. even though we are a bunch of older guys,” The Ballers defeated two teams and won “We just regrouped and started playing said Highsmith. “They had talent on their three games to finish the tournament un- more like a team again,” said Ballers shooting team and were good competition, but some defeated. They played Naval Hospital in guard Josue Ayala. “Once we got our heads of us have probably played longer than they the semi-finals and in the final game in the back in the game, everything seemed to click. have been alive.” double-elimination tournament. We saw the easy baskets quicker and played The top three teams received individual The Ballers led by 7 at halftime of the impenetrable defense.” and team trophies. 18 Okinawa Marine | Marketplace | December 14, 2007 single marine program events in theaters december 21 | discover golf program dec. 14-20 • This free class at Awase Golf Course gives aspiring golfers Movie schedule is subject to change without notice. Call in advance to skills and knowledge of the game including how to set up a tee confirm show times. For a complete listing, visit http://www.aafes.com. time, cart and club rental, club types, swing techniques and putting styles.

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