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iii marine expeditionary force and marine corps bases japan MAY 20, 2011 WWW.OKINAWA.USMC.MIL General Remembering Sea Angel explains SEE PAGES 6-7 FOR STORY AND PHOTOS vision, intent Lance Cpl. Tyler C. Vernaza OKINAWA MARINE STAFF CAMP HANSEN — Lt. Gen. Ken- neth J. Glueck Jr., commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force and commander of Marine Corps Bases Japan, visited Camp Hansen May 13 to praise III MEF and MCBJ Marines and sailors for their efforts during the recent Op- eration Tomodachi and to discuss the way ahead for III MEF. Glueck also spoke with Marines and sailors at several camps aboard Okinawa earlier this month. This was Glueck’s first opportunity to SEE GLUECK PG 5 A Bangladesh soldier with the 18th Engineer Battalion, 24th Infantry Division, Bangladesh Army, passes off supplies to Sgt. Joseph Bergeron Jr., an engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 472, Marine Wing Support Group 47, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, during an engineering civic action project at the Salimpur Primary School, Chittagong, Bangladesh, May 3. Photo by Lance Cpl. Matheus J. Hernandez Thai, US Marines form brotherhood Cpl. Aaron Hostutler “Our goal as snipers is a first-round impact with OKINAWA MARINE STAFF every shot,” said Gunnery Sgt. Victor Lopez, scout sniper chief instructor with Weapons Platoon, SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE, Thailand — Marine Landing Force Company. “If they don’t get these snipers with Landing Force Company instructed fundamentals, they can’t effectively engage targets.” Royal Thai Marines on applying the fundamentals Throughout the training, Lopez and his fellow of marksmanship to sniper tactics during Coopera- instructors discussed windage, trigger control, tion Afloat Readiness and Training here May 12. breathing control and how to effectively work as a CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held an- sniper team. nually throughout U.S. Pacific Command’s area of Sgt. Greg Blincoe, a scout sniper instructor with Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr., operations and is designed to enhance readiness the company’s headquarters platoon, added, “after commanding general of III Marine and strengthen peace and stability throughout the they get behind the weapon, they seem to pick it Expeditionary Force and commander region. up really quick.” of Marine Corps Bases Japan, speaks Landing Force Company is an amphibious force One of the main themes Lopez and his instructors to Marines and sailors to personally relay his vision, expectations and comprised primarily of Marines with 2nd Battalion, stressed to Thai counterparts was the importance of guidance for III MEF and MCBJ during 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine the relationship between the sniper and the spotter. a visit to Camp Hansen May 13. Forces Reserve, reinforced by 4th “The sniper has only two Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler C. Vernaza Amphibious Assault Battalion. SEE CARAT PG 5 DYNAMIC ASSAULT COURSE FRIENDSHIP CONCERT SOTG teaches dynamic assault tactics The III MEF Band combines and marksmanship to reconnaissance music and friendship to en- THIS Marines during live-fire training. tertain spectators. ISSUE IN PG. 8 PG. 10 okinawa marine | OPINION & EDITORIAL | May 20, 2011 Critical2 Days of Summer brings focus on safety Around Lawrence Jacobs authorized in approved skate parks and not the to be used as a mode of transportation on Corps he Critical Days of Summer campaign the street. Additionally, wearing headphones runs from Memorial Day weekend and listening to your iPod while riding a Tthrough Labor Day. This period is a bicycle or running on the installation is time for service members and their families prohibited. to go on vacation, enjoy the warm weather Living on a sub-tropical island in the at the beach or relax at home with friends. Pacific has many benefits related to water However, it is also a time to reflect and activities. For those of you that dive, swim, ensure we are doing the right things in a safe snorkel or participate in other water activi- manner at work, home and especially during ties, Okinawa can be a very enjoyable place recreational activities. for you. However, drowning is the leading Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, John Unfortunately, not everyone adheres cause of death to service members stationed Boehner, Gen. Joseph Dunford, Assistant Commandant to respective safety procedures or guide- on Okinawa. Although we are not officially of the Marine Corps and Col. Paul Montanus, Marine Barracks Washington commanding officer, salute as lines, and, therefore, a significant amount in the CDS period, Okinawa has lost two members of the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard pass of mishaps occur during this time period. service members within the last 30 days to in review during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine During the 2010 CDS period, 14 fatal mis- water-related mishaps. Barracks Washington, May 13. Boehner was the guest haps occurred within our As the weather becomes of honor for the parade. Photo by Cpl. Jeremy Ware Marine Corps. Of these Your safety depends warmer and more indi- 14 mishaps, eight were on your decisions. viduals seek to enter the vehicle-related, three water, the risk of losing were drownings and the Leadership, safety another person to a drown- last three were alcohol- professionals, military ing will only increase. related. The Navy suf- orders and policies Therefore, be very cautious fered the same number of sea conditions and never of fatalities as the Marine can only do so much. enter the water or be near Corps consisting of one drowning, one from the shoreline or seawall during a typhoon. a fall, one parachuting from a cell-phone To assist with your decision making regard- tower and 11 vehicle-related accidents. ing water activities, MCBJ/III MEFO 5101.1, When you hear these statistics, you may Recreational Water Activities, was recently The All-Marine team is introduced at the opening not feel like it is a large percentage of our released, and it is highly advisable for all Ma- ceremony of the 2011 Warrior Games May 16, at the force. However, the senior leadership of both rines and sailors within III MEF and Marine Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. the Marine Corps and Navy agree that one Corps Bases Japan to read and understand The All-Marine Warrior Games team will compete at life is too many. Losing just one individual the importance of this order. the Warrior Games May 16-21 in Colorado Springs. impacts the mission significantly; especially In summary, your safety depends on your The 48-member team, consisting of active-duty and when you take into consideration the time it decisions. Leadership, safety professionals, veteran wounded, ill or injured Marines, will go head- took to train that individual. military orders and policies can only do so to-head against the other branches of the Armed It is critical that everyone uses good judg- much. You have the responsibility to do the Forces to defend its 2010 Chairman’s Cup title. A total ment in their decision-making process to right thing. Personal accountability must be of 45 men and three women are on the team. ensure they are not involved in a mishap. recognized first and foremost. Photo by Cpl. Derek Meitzer As warmer weather approaches and chil- Your actions will determine if you have a dren are out of school, many people will be great and enjoyable summer. Think first and skateboarding or riding their bicycles on be careful in everything that you do. Stay and off the installation. If you partake in one safe! of these activities, please ensure you wear Jacobs is the Installation Safety Director, an appropriate helmet and pay attention to Marine Corps Bases Japan. traffic laws. Remember, skateboards are only Sgt. Ricardo Pereyra-Garcia, Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, Marine Wing Support Group 27, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, directs vehicles across an improved ribbon bridge, near Combat Outpost Payne, Afghanistan, May 12. A half dozen Marine combat engineers assisted the U.S. Army in performing preventative maintenance on the boats and trucks, manning guard posts, assisting the convoys with getting across the bridge and monitoring the conditions of the river. Photo by Cpl. Rashuan James COMMANDING GENERAL Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri OKINAWA MARINE NEWSPAPER H&S Battalion MCB PAO PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR Lt. Col. David M. Griesmer Unit 35002 PRESS OFFICER 2nd Lt. Evan A. Almaas FPO AP 96373-5002 The Okinawa Marine is published by Marine Corps Community Services Marine Corps, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler or Marine Corps Com- PRESS CHIEF Gunnery Sgt. J. L. Wright Jr. under exclusive written contract with Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, munity Services of the products and services advertised. CENTRAL BUREAU Okinawa, Japan. Everything advertised in this newspaper shall be made available for purchase, DESIGN EDITOR Audra A. 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