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3Rd MEB Arrives on USS Blue Ridge Cpl iii marine expeditionary force and marine corps bases japan JULY 22, 2011 WWW.OKINAWA.USMC.MIL 3rd MEB arrives on USS Blue Ridge Cpl. Anthony Ward Jr. TS ‘11 is a U.S. Pacific teroperability of U.S. and the (Combined Forces Land “Amongst the staff of OKINAWA MARINE STAFF Command theater-security Australian forces. Component Command) as the coalition forces, we cooperation exercise that “With every combined- the Marine Forces.” have different ways of do- BRISBANE, Australia — trains PACOM forces in joint exercise you have Being the Marine Forces ing things,” said Armes. Marines with 3rd Marine short-warning, power-pro- components,” said Lt. Col. and a part of the CFLCC “Anytime we can work with Expeditionary Brigade, jection scenarios involv- Stephen P. Armes, opera- will allow 3rd MEB to work the Australian forces and boarded the USS Blue Ridge ing a combined-joint task tions officer for 3rd MEB, side-by-side with their sister our sister services, we both July 16, in support of Exer- force and improves combat III Marine Expeditionary services as well as Austra- learn.” cise Talisman Sabre 2011. training, readiness and in- Force. “3rd MEB falls under lian Forces. SEE TS ‘11 PG 5 Engineer Marines prepare to deploy Lance Cpl. Mark W. Stroud OKINAWA MARINE STAFF CENTRAL TRAINING AREA, Okinawa — Ma- rines with the 9th Engineer Support Battalion oc- cupied Landing Zone Dodo here along with several other sites in the Central Training Area from July 7 -17 to execute a series of training exercises. The training was designed to prepare the Ma- rines for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan later this year. “As we get heavy into our pre-deployment train- An amphibious assault vehicle carrying elements of Company G, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 7th ing, getting ready to deploy into Afghanistan, we Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, charges onto Freshwater Beach, Queensland, Australia, need to exercise all of our mission-essential tasks,” in an amphibious assault during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011. TS ‘11 provides an opportunity to conduct said Lt. Col. Scott A. Baldwin, commanding officer, operations in a combined and joint environment that will increase both countries’ bilateral warfighting 9th ESB, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine capabilities to respond to crises and provide humanitarian assistance. Photo by Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch Expeditionary Force. “We are able to exercise about 90 percent of our mission-essential tasks in one shot here, so it is a great opportunity.” 31st MEU projects power SEE FTX PG 5 Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch storm the beach during an landing ship USS German- 31ST MEU amphibious assault. town in the early hours of the Exercise TS ‘11 is a com- morning and headed for the FRESHWATER BEACH, bined-joint, bilateral exercise Australian coastline. Queensland, Australia — More between the U.S. military “It is quite a rush to be in than 15 amphibious assault and Australian Defence Forc- the tracks (AAVs),” said Pfc. vehicles charged out of the es implemented to improve Dominic Hanson. “You are in sea here the morning of July combat readiness, develop complete darkness inside, and 19 during Exercise Talisman relationships and enhance you can feel the vehicle hits Sabre 2011. interoperability between U.S. the beach and come ashore. Lance Cpl. William Woodard, logistics vehicle systems The AAVs contained Ma- and Australian forces. The ramp comes down, and operator, and Lance Cpl. Alan G. Firnhaber, motor transport operator, both with 9th Engineer Support rines and sailors from Compa- The Marine Corps demon- you go from darkness to bright Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine ny G, Battalion Landing Team strated its unique amphibious light - it is quite an adrenaline Expeditionary Force, prepare an overturned 7-ton 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, capability when approximately rush.” Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement for recovery in 31st Marine Expeditionary 350 Marines and sailors of the The Marines jumped out of the Central Training Area, Okinawa, July 15. Unit, who were preparing to 31st MEU departed the dock SEE AMPHIBIOUS PG 5 Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark W. Stroud RIDERS TRAIN FULL THROTTLE SWINGING INTO TRAINING Noncommissioned officers build camaraderie, cohesion PG. 8 while zipping through the treetops at a local adventure THIS park during a professional military education course. ISSUE IN PG. 9 okinawa marine | OPINION & EDITORIAL | July 22, 2011 Key2 to successful transition start early Around Lori Cleymans discuss his career options. For service members the “For many years, we’ve with 24 years or more in Corps s a military member taken care of others and have the military, the 24+ pre- you have planned trained young leaders to retirement workshop is held Atraining exercises, carry on the great legacy of in March and October. Since major deployments, confer- the Marine Corps,” said Dan- these classes are smaller and ences and many other small- iel. “We must understand offered less frequently, it is and large-scale operations. that if we’ve done our job, important to sign up as soon You know that to plan for the Corps will continue on as registration starts. The these events you need time even after we’ve retired. 24+ pre-retirement work- to do it well. The same goes “Some of the factors that shop offers the opportunity for planning your retirement will make you successful are to receive individual assis- and transition from military taking time to take care of tance from TAMP specialists The fifth Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II Short life to civilian life. yourself, attending the four- and subject matter experts. Take Off/Vertical Landing light test aircraft delivered At the Marine Corps day pre-retirement workshop For all pre-retirement to the Marine Corps arrived at Naval Air Station Community Service’s Per- two years prior to retirement workshops, the registration Patuxent River, Md., July 16. Lockheed Martin test pilot sonal Services Center Transi- date, attending various tran- begins the first working day Bill Gigliotti flew the short takeoff/vertical landing tion Assistance Management sitioning workshops, work- of the month prior to the aircraft, designated BF-5, for the 3.5-hour flight from Program/Family Member ing on a master resume early workshop dates. Register fast NAS Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base. BF-5 is the seventh F-35 delivered in 2011 and the third aircraft delivered Employment Assistance and having the transition because classes fill quickly. to NAS Patuxent River this year. Photo by Liz Kas Program, we recommend staff look it over and estab- This is your time to de- you attend the four-day lishing networking opportu- cide your next career move. pre-retirement workshop nities that can lead to one’s Take the time to make wise two years prior to retiring. next career,” he said. choices and learn all you can These two years give you the There are six pre-retire- about your transition. time to plan wisely for your ment workshops annually. For more information, call next career move. In the We recommend attending your local MCCS Personal pre-retirement workshop you this workshop at 18th year in Services Center. Call Camp will learn about job search your career or earlier. While Foster at 645-3151, Camp strategies, resume writing, still meeting the demands Kinser at 637-2815, Camp interview skills and salary of your current job, you Courtney at 622-9754, Camp negotiation. Additionally, ex- will need additional time to Hansen at 623-4522 or Camp perts are brought in to cover prepare resumes, research Schwab at 625-2622. a variety of topics, such as jobs and employers, practice Cleymans is a Lead medical insurance, financial interview skills, prepare for Transition Specialist with Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett planning, Veteran Affairs benefits you may lose and to the MCCS Personal Services motivates Lance Cpl. Ethan Cadore during the and separation pay. apply for others. Center. unveiling of the Navy’s tribute to the African American Leadership Mural at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. Dean Daniel, a retired July 13. Cadore was one of six sentries standing guard Marine and current TAMP/ for the ceremony. The mural honors African Americans FMEAP manager knew the Career Enhancement Courses: (available at the Camp Foster Personal Services Center): who led the way in both the Navy and the Marine Corps. key to his success after the Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Wetzel military depended on his • Career Development Plan • Professional Online • Professional Writing & Email Networking early preparation. Not only Etiquette • Job Fair Success did he attend the pre-retire- • Starting an Online Business: • Using O*Net to Create a ment workshop early, but The Basics Winning Resume • Personal Branding • Career Portfolio he also met regularly with • TurboTAP • Resume Writing for Volunteers the TAMP/FMEAP staff to Join Okinawa Marine online • www.marines.mil/unit/mcbjapan Marines with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 (Reinforced), Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine • www.facebook.com/iiimef.mcbj • www.youtube.com/3mefcpao Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, exit a • www.flickr.com/3mefpao • www.twitter.com/okinawamarines CH-53E Super Stallion at Camp San Luis Obispo, Calif., July 12. The Marines set up a forward arming and refueling point during the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s large-scale exercise with ocean and urban-based scenarios. The squadron is the aviation combat element for the MEU. Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Carpenter 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 FPO AP 96373-5002 PRESS OFFICER 2nd Lt. Evan A. Almaas CENTRAL BUREAU The Okinawa Marine is published by Marine Corps Community Services Marine Corps, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D.
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