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june 24, 2011 www.okinawa.usmc.mil US, local forces provide aid to Cambodians Cpl. Kentavist P. Brackin held exercise between the worked alongside RCAF okinawa marine staff U.S. and Royal Cambodian medical personnel each day Armed Forces that allows to provide medical and den- KAMPOT PROVINCE, King- both nations to conduct med- tal care to locals during the dom of Cambodia — More ical and dental operations, MEDCAP. Local residents than 40 Marines and sailors improve interoperability by received medical assistance, from 3rd Medical Battalion, working together and fosters including medical consulta- 3rd Marine Logistics Group, goodwill to ensure regional tion in pediatrics, reproduc- III Marine Expeditionary peace and stability. tive health, optometry and Force, provided medical and “The mission was to build surgical consultation. dental aid to more than 2,700 interoperability by providing “This is the first time Cambodian citizens dur- aid to the people of Cam- our battalion has ever had ing the combined Medical bodia; so I believe all will a surgery team come along Hundreds of Cambodians stand outside the gate to Chumkiri Civic Action Program at the consider this phase of our and participate in a MED- Secondary School waiting for a chance to seek medical aid, many for Chumkiri Secondary School mission a success,” said CAP,” said Hertz. “This op- the first time, from medical personnel with 3rd Medical Battalion, here June 17-19. Navy Lt. Jeff C. Hertz, officer- portunity has provided great 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the The program is part of the in-charge of operations for training for our surgical Royal Cambodian Armed Forces during a combined Medical Civil Cambodia Interoperability 3rd Med. Bn. personnel and has allowed Action Program June 17 through 19 at Chumkiri Secondary School, Program 2011, a frequently- The sailors and Marines see CAMBODIA pg 5 Kampot Province, Kingdom of Cambodia. Photo by Cpl. Kentavist P. Brackin

Partner nations practice jungle survival Dragons join 31st MEU as air combat element Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch 31st meu public affairs

CAMP HANSEN — Marine Me- dium Helicopter Squadron 265 (Re- inforced), known as the ‘Dragons,’ became attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Ex- peditionary Force, June 13, as the MEU’s air combat element. “Our mission will be to provide the best possible service for 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, and the SEE STORY AND 31st MEU,” said Sgt. Maj. Russell PHOTOS ON PAGES 6-7 A. Strack, the HMM-265 (Reinf.) sergeant major. “We will complete Sgt. Kairo Ortez, left, the platoon sergeant for second platoon, Landing Force Company, and a Malaysian Ranger prepare every mission that we are tasked to assault the enemy during a simulated assault June 12 as part of their jungle operations training in Eram Sisik Training with to the best of our abilities Area, Kemaman Terengganu, Malaysia. Landing Force Company consists primarily of Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd during our time spent supporting Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, with individual augmentees from III MEF. The Marines are the MEU.” participating in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2011. CARAT is an annual bilateral exercise held between the U.S. HMM-265 (Reinf.), based out of and Southeast Asia nations with the goals of enhancing regional cooperation, promoting mutual trust and understanding Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, and increasing operational readiness throughout the participating nations. While in Malaysia, service members from both Okinawa, Japan, was last attached nations trained together on jungle operations and military operations in urban terrain. Photo by Cpl. Aaron Hostutler to the MEU in August 2009, and see DRAGONS pg 5

MASS CASUALTY MEDICAL EVACUATION SPORTS INJURIES Marines conduct drills in preparation for Artillery Preparation helps Marines avoid Relocation Training Program 11-1 in the Combined sports injuries and maintain Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan. operational readiness. issue

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Marine pilots land a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter as part of the static display under the Gateway Arch during Marine Week in St. Louis June 20. Marine Week provides an opportunity to increase public awareness of the Marine Corps’ value to our nation’s defense and to preserve and mature the Corps’ relationship with the American people. Photo by Sgt. Jimmy D. Shea We are all a direct reflection of our country, and Marines themselves are our greatest Cpl. Chad Helms walks down the flight line toward an ambassadors. MV-22B Osprey at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, June 16. Helms is an Osprey crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force. Photo by Cpl. Rashaun X. James

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Marine Corps Base goes green Umehara recognized for 3 Pfc. Brianna Turner Since its establishment, local power company and okinawa marine staff the program has successfully compared the energy usage,” significant contributions helped people become aware said Ago. “We achieved about CAMP FOSTER — This April of how much energy is wasted one percent in reduction from during Earth Week, Marine during non-working hours, the previous week.” Corps Base Camp Butler began said Matsuzki. “Every small effort to re- a promotion to save energy Two months after the move- duce energy usage has a large and money. ment began, workers are still impact on lowering our over- The “One Hour No Power” making an effort to save energy. all electricity bill, which will campaign encourages work- “I have noticed more hall- add up to over $50 million a ers to turn off all electrical way lights being turned off,” year,” said Ago. equipment from noon to 1 p.m. said Saori Ago, an administra- The EAB is hoping that every day. tive officer with the EAB. as workers get in the habit of The idea behind the pro- “Everyone remembers to turning equipment off during gram is that most offices take turn off lights, but most peo- lunch, they will do the same their lunch break during this ple don’t realize how many when they leave their offices time so electricity use is un- things can easily be turned for the day, Ago said. necessary. off to save energy,” said Mat- The campaign caused a “One Hour No Power” has suzki, “Computer monitors, greater response from the continued past Earth Week and speakers and printers would workers than expected, said has become MCB Camp But- all help. Some small appli- Matsuzki. Some units have ler’s newest way to “go green.” ances such as coffee makers even started asking if there “(The Environmental Af- and microwaves could also be is a way to know how much fairs Branch) thinks that dur- unplugged.” energy they are using, so they ing the lunch break hours Turning off electronics know how much they need to Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, commanding general of Marine when people are not at work during lunch may not seem cut back. Corps Base Camp Butler and deputy commander of we can shut down equipment like it will make a difference, “We started this for Earth Marine Corps Bases Japan, presents a Meritorious and lights to save energy,” said but one hour is 10 percent of Week, but now we are hoping Civilian Service award to Ichiro Umehara, community Tomoko Matsuzki, a facilities a ten-hour day, which could that it will continue, and the relations specialist for Camps Courtney and McTureous engineer with the Environ- equal a lot of energy being workers will make saving en- June 20. Umehara was presented the second highest mental Affairs Branch, MCB saved, said Matsuzki. ergy a habit throughout their award for Federal employees, for the outstanding support he has given the Marine Corps. Since joining the Camp Butler. “We’re hoping “We obtained daily energy life,” said Matsuzki. MCB staff Umehara has made significant contributions, people will get into the habit consumption data from noon For more information on including coordinating a weekly series of English of turning off unnecessary to 1 p.m during Earth Week this campaign, contact the classes taught to local Okinawan students by Marine equipment.” and the week before from the EAB office at 645-7294. volunteers. Photo by Pfc. Brianna Turner Visit brings understanding of Corps’ capabilities to local students

Gunnery Sgt. Cindy Fisher the Philippines, in response to the destruction new to him, said Tomonoa Gima, an international okinawa marine staff caused by Typhoon Megi, which struck there in relations student. October 2010. “I thought the U.S. military is only about power, CAMP COURTNEY — A visit to Camp Courtney The students also learned about the aid Ma- aggression, but they are helping us too,” he said. was an eye-opening experience for 10 students rines provided in Honshu, Japan, during Opera- “I was surprised at the scope of disaster relief from the University of the Ryukyus June 16. tion Tomodachi this spring. capabilities (the U.S. Marines) have.” The students, all political science or interna- “The devastation was tremendous. I was He said he thought most relief efforts on main- tional studies majors, visited III Marine Expedi- shocked at the level of damage caused by the land had been done by JSDF, “but (the Marines) tionary Force’s battle cabin on Camp Courtney tsunami. I had never seen that before. It is truly helped too. I was very surprised.” as part of an outreach program coordinated by the most evil of natural disasters,” said Coke of Asuka Huddleston, a political science student, Col. Jonathan Elliott, assistant chief of staff, G-5 the damage he saw on mainland Japan. said she too had misconceptions about the U.S. Community Policy, Planning and Liaison, Marine Coke talked about how the Marine Corps’ loca- military that were dispelled by what she learned Corps Bases Japan. tion on Okinawa allowed them to quickly provide during the brief. Each year, a class from the university visits a support to the people on mainland. “It was something new. I always thought the Marine camp on Okinawa to learn more about the “We were able to be in Japan within 24 hours, (U.S. military) was only concerned about war,” U.S. Marine Corps here, explained Elliott. and by the next day, begin providing assistance as Huddleston said. Last year, Japanese college students visited part of Joint Support Force Japan,” he said. She heard on television that U.S. agencies pro- Camp Foster. The Marines and other U.S. service members vided assistance on mainland, but she had only “This year, we chose Camp Courtney in light then began providing additional support, such seen reports of nongovernment organizations of recent events in Japan,” said Dr. Robert El- as cleaning Sendai airport and returning it to providing help, she said. This brief was the first dridge, the deputy assistant chief of staff, G-5, operation, delivering supplies, water and food and time she had heard detailed information about the MCBJ, who also translated for the students at providing showers, Coke said. U.S. military support to mainland Japan. this year’s brief. “With that, our job was over, and we came This brief was a good thing for her and the other Col. Christopher Coke, the chief of staff, 3rd home,” he said. students, she added. Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III MEF, talked to Coke said that when it comes to humanitarian “It is something we wouldn’t really find out in the students about the Marine Corps’ humanitar- aid, “Many ask, ‘why the military?’” local papers,” she said. ian assistance and disaster relief capabilities, and The answer, he said is, “We have the unique Providing accurate information about the U.S. how they have been used in past natural disasters capability to be able to rescue (people) and deliver Marine Corps and how it supports the Japan-U.S. in the Pacific region. supplies until that country is able to take care of alliance is exactly what he wanted the Japanese Coke provided a breakdown of how earth- itself again. students to get from this experience, explained quakes, volcanoes, flooding and tropical storms “Of all the missions that the U.S. military and Elliott. have affected this region for the last half century. that all militaries do, disaster relief, albeit under “These students are potential leaders,” he said, He then talked about the humanitarian assistance tragic conditions, is truly one of the most reward- adding that he hopes they see the Marine Corps and disaster relief support the U.S. Military ing. It’s about people helping people,” he said. has a lot of capabilities it can bring to assist the provided in Luzon province, in the Republic of Much of what he learned during the brief was Government of Japan and the alliance. okinawa marine | NEWS | June 24, 2011

briefs 4 Authorized resale lot for pOV’s Special duty selection improved aboard camp Foster The Camp Foster Vehicle Resale Lot is now open to provide a centralized location for the reselling of automobiles Marines can now indicate preference aboard Camp Foster by authorized personnel. Gunnery Sgt. J. L. Wright Jr. and keeping the special duty wanted to better myself as a The resale lot encompasses the okinawa marine staff assignments staffed with quality Marine and impart that on other numbered parking spaces directly Marines.” individuals—drill instructor across from the AAFES Exchange by CAMP FOSTER — With the re- Marines screened by the duty will be the perfect place to Gate 2. lease of Marine Administrative HSST will now rank their pre- do both.” All vehicles for sale at the resale lot Message 327/11 June 11, the Ma- ferred SDA by type and geo- Lezama will be one of the first must be free of leaks and operational rine Corps has revolutionized the graphic location, according to Marines screened under the new at all times. They must also have valid screening and selection process the message. For example, a process, according to Spencer. insurance, JCI and road tax, be registered for special duty assignments. Marine’s first choice may be While staffing the more than with Camp Services and display a resale The message announced recruiting duty in the midwest, 700 recruiter billets remains the lot pass on the dashboard. while drill instructor duty on the priority for the screening team, To obtain the lot pass, sellers must the Corps’ transition from the report to the Foster Camp Services Headquarters Marine Corps Re- west coast may be their second Spooner says the pool of almost office, building 494, room 332 to register cruiting Screening Team to the and their third could be combat 3,000 Marines screened is ample their vehicle and get a slot number. HQMC Special Duty Assignment instructor on the east coast. enough to allow Marines the Unregistered vehicles parked in the re- Screening Team. “We want to afford Marines a opportunity to have a choice in sale lot will be ticketed or towed. The HSST, formerly known greater opportunity to have a say the matter. For more information, contact 645- for seeking out qualified non- in their career paths,” said Rich- This is a more efficient way 7317. commissioned officers and staff ard W. Spooner, the department of doing business, according to NCOs for recruiting duty, is head for Enlisted Assignments at Spooner. Flightline FESTIVAL rescheduled now charged with screening HQMC. “Not everyone wants to This is a positive change The Futenma Flightline Festival has and selecting the most qualified be a recruiter or drill instructor. aimed at streamlining the pro- been rescheduled for Aug. 6-7 from 2-10 Marines for recruiting, drill in- This gives them an opportunity to cess for selecting those best p.m. Live entertainment, food, games, structor, combat instructor and let the screeners know up front.” qualified for these challenging static displays, a hot dog eating contest security forces duty. However, Staff Sgt. Kelly Lezama, an duties, he said. and more will be available. the team will not screen for Ma- administrative chief at the In- Spencer agreed with Spooner For more information or updates, visit stallation Personnel Administra- and said this will also alleviate www.mccsokinawa.com. rine Security Guard duty. “The transition from HRST tive Center here, who aspires to any shortfalls on recruiting duty, Camp Foster Postal Service Lobby to HSST is a step in the right become a drill instructor, says drill instructor duty and combat Temporary Closure direction,” said Master Sgt. Mat- this is a great way for her to instructor duty. The lobby at the Camp Foster Postal thew R. Spencer, career planner, communicate her desires to the The HSST is scheduled to Service Center, where personal mail Headquarters and Service Bat- selection team. conduct a screening visit to Oki- boxes are located and patrons receive talion, Marine Corps Base Camp “I have wanted to be a drill nawa July 27. For more informa- their packages, will be closed July 1 from Butler. “It’s all about putting the instructor since I was a young tion, contact your unit’s career 10 a.m. to July 5 at 8 a.m. All mail and right Marine in the right billet NCO,” she said. “I’ve always planner. packages will be ready for pick up July 1 between 8-10 a.m. This closure does not affect the retail side of the facility, where patrons purchase stamps, send money orders HMM-262 welcomes Wells and mail packages. Marine Corps Base Lt. Col. Aaron S. Wells assumed command of Marine Postal Facilities at Camps Schwab, Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group Hansen, Courtney, Futenma and Kinser 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary will be open normal hours. Force, from Lt. Col. John P. Mee during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma June 17. Mee has Government-wide commercial commanded HMM-262 since May of 2009 and will be purchase card training attending the Industrial College of the Armed Forces The Regional Contracting Office Far in Arlington, Va. Wells’ previous assignment was with East will conduct Government-wide MAG-36, where he served as the MV-22 Osprey liaison Commercial Purchase Card training since August 2010. July 7 from 8 a.m.-noon at the Camp Foster Education Center in building 5642. All Marine Corps Bases Japan, III Wells Mee Marine Expeditionary Force and users new to the program or those requiring refresher training are welcome. The training will cover proper use of the GCPC, overview of the regulations CLR-37 receives Kasperski governing the GCPC card program, certification of statements online, Col. John E. Kasperski assumed command of Combat detailed overview of the Performance Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Audit Tool and the responsibilities of Marine Expeditionary Force, from Col. Scott E. Erdelatz Cardholders, Approving Officials and during a ceremony at Camp Kinser June 14. Erdelatz has Alternate Approving Officials. commanded CLR-37 since July 2009 and will become Registration is required. the chief of staff for 3rd MLG. Kasperski’s previous For more information or to register, assignment was at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San e-mail [email protected]. Diego, Calif., where he worked as the assistant chief of staff for installation and logistics since August 2009. TO SUBMIT A BRIEF, send an e-mail to [email protected], or fax your request to 645-3803. The deadline for submitting a brief is noon Friday. Okinawa Marine reserves the right to edit all submitted Kasperski Erdelatz material. okinawa marine | NEWS | June 24, 2011

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Lt. Col. Scott A. Baldwin assumed command of 9th Engineer Support Lt. Col. Jason A. Beaudoin assumed command of 3rd Maintenance Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, from Lt. Col. Ted A. Adams during a ceremony at Camp Hansen June 22. III Marine Expeditionary Force, from Lt. Col. Forrest C. Poole III during a Adams has commanded 9th ESB since October 2009 and will retire from ceremony on Camp Kinser June 16. Poole has commanded 3rd. Maint. Bn. the Marine Corps. Baldwin’s previous assignment was at U.S. Marine Corps since July 2009 and will attend the National War College in Washington, Forces Pacific in Hawaii where he served as the engineer branch head, G-4, D.C. Beaudoin’s previous assignment was at the Naval War College, since July 2010. Newport, R.I., where he served as an instructor since July 2009.

Navy Lt. William M. Duensing, CAMBODIA from pg 1 a general dentist with 3rd patients to receive a service not offered CG releases statement; Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine within their community.” Logistics Group, III Marine Hua Hon, a Cambodian citizen, was very Use of Spice is prohibited Expeditionary Force, during happy with the services provided. Hon’s combined-Medical Civil Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, Action Program June 17-19 son has suffered from coughs and night fevers ever since he was born, but his con- commanding general of Marine Chumkiri Secondary School, Corps Base Camp Butler and deputy dition has never been officially diagnosed. Kampot province, Kingdom commander of Marine Corps of Cambodia, provides dental “I was happy to stand in line because I Bases Japan, recently released care. The program is part of got to see American doctors before they left his official statement about Cambodia Interoperability our village, and receive some medicine for the illegal use of Spice among Program 2011, a regularly- my son,” said Hon. service members. The statement held exercise between the Local residents were not the only ones emphasizes that use of Spice is in U.S. and Cambodian forces grateful for CIP ‘11. violation of the Uniform Code of that allows both nations “I am very appreciative for clinic ser- Military Justice. It also states that to conduct joint-medical vices the U.S. and Cambodian military incidents will be investigated and and dental operations, adverse administrative action may improve interoperability by provided here for the people. It is very important for their health,” said Kill Rata- result. To read the statement visit working together and foster www.marines.mil/unit/mcbjapan/ pon, the district governor for Chumriki. “I goodwill to ensure regional documents/cgstatement.pdf. peace and stability. hope that our two countries will continue Photo by Cpl. Kentavist P. Brackin to work together and come here again in the future.”

DRAGONS from pg 1 to better themselves within their profession, and “This is the final deployment this squad- participated in multiple exercises and a humani- broaden their skill sets.” ron will make as a Marine medium helicopter tarian aid and disaster relief operations after an “I am really looking forward to the experience,” squadron,” said Strack. “Once we complete this earthquake struck the Republic of the Philippines. said Lance Cpl. Nekorey A. Moorer, a supply clerk and come back to Okinawa, we are scheduled The Dragons also participated in Operation with HMM-265 (Reinf.). “I’ve never been on ship to transition into becoming a (Marine medium Tomodachi throughout March and April, flying before, and I’ve never been to a lot of the other tiltrotor) squadron.” hundreds of relief efforts over an eight-week period. places we’ll be going. It’s going to be a good way to As a tiltrotor squadron, HMM-265 (Reinf.) will “This is the second deployment with the MEU gain experience.” operate the new MV-22 Ospreys, which will greatly for a lot of Marines,” said Strack. “For some, it’s even In addition to giving the Dragons valuable ex- increase their capabilities. the third, but even with that in mind, every Marine perience, this deployment will also be a historical Until the transition to the Osprey occurs, the going on this deployment will have the opportunity one for the squadron. squadron will continue operating the CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters. For the upcoming deployment with the 31st MEU, the unit is reinforced with additional aircraft types that bring additional capability to the squadron. Additional aircraft include CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters, UH-1N Twin Huey helicopters, AH-1W Super Cobra Attack helicopters and AV-8B Harriers. “This squadron has a proven performance record in expeditionary operations. Now, we are looking forward to serving as the ACE of the 31st MEU. Our reinforcements come from excellent squadrons on the east and west coasts, and across Japan. Together as an ACE, we plan to become the standard bearer of amphibious readiness,” said Lt. Two CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Col. Damien M. Marsh, the squadron command- Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force, taxi across a runway on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma ing officer. “As we begin this deployment, I am after completing a training flight June 14. The squadron who recently attached to the 31st MEU as the air confident every Marine and sailor will work hard combat element, will be providing support throughout future deployments. Photo by Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch to hold the legacy of the Dragons and the MEU.” 6 okinawa marine | FEATURE | June 24, 2011 US Marines, sailors share best practices with Malaysian Rangers

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arines and sailors with Landing Force Company Marrived at the Eram Sisik Training Area in Kemaman Terengganu, Malaysia, June 10 to conduct training with Malay- sian service members, during the final phase of the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2011 exercise. Landing Force Company consists primarily of Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Lance Cpl. Andy Rivera, a rifleman with 2nd Platoon, Landing Force Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Company, applies camouflaging paint prior to stepping off on a mock Marine Forces Reserve, augment- assault June 12 in Eram Sisik Training Area, Kemaman Terengganu, Malaysia. ed by Marines from III MEF. CARAT is an annual, bilateral gle warfare), including patrolling with all these bugs every night exercise held between the U.S. in the jungle, guerilla warfare is a constant reminder of where and Southeast Asia nations with and setting up patrol bases.’ you are and how important it is the goals of promoting mutual “We hope Marines know more to watch each other’s back.” Malaysian Rangers with Company C, 8th Royal Ranger Regiment, Malaysian Army Rangers, and U.S. Marines with trust and understanding, en- about the jungle environment After the patrol base was set, the Landing Force Company conduct military operations in urban terrain training June 13 in Eram Sisik Training Area, hancing regional cooperation and how to operate in it,” said the two platoons of Marines Kemaman Terengganu, Malaysia. and increasing operational readi- Malaysian Cpl. Manair Anak spent the next few days conduct- ness with partner nations. Nuas, a machine gunner with ing several ambushes, assaults This year, the landing force 8th Platoon, Company C, 8th and patrols with Malaysian trained with militaries from Thai- Royal Ranger Regiment, Malay- Rangers. land, Indonesia and Malaysia. sian Army Rangers. “This train- “You guys did very well,” said Malaysia was a training en- ing is very basic, but they can Malaysian Maj. Farriz Bin Ahmad vironment that defined jungle use it as a guide and then learn Rlawawi, company commander warfare, said Capt. Rudy Ca- more about it later.” of Charlie Company, 8th Royal zares, company commander for After classes were complete, Ranger Regiment. “You seem like the Landing Force Company. two platoons from Landing Force you have experience in this kind “My men finally got an under- Company set up their patrol bases of place before. Hopefully, you standing of what jungle training and began intensive training. can take some of the techniques is supposed to be. They under- The nights during training we showed you, adapt them and stand the elements that may were long, wet and hot. make them your own.” affect them,” he added. After digging fighting holes During the next phase of The training evolution in Ma- and ensuring they had es- training, the Marines returned laysia, which focused on jungle tablished security measures, to base camp and taught the Ma- warfare, was led primarily by Marines encountered a side of laysians tactics for fighting in an Malaysians. the jungle many had not yet urban environment. “Malaysia has one of the best experienced. Inch-long ants and “The techniques (U.S. Ma- jungle warfare schools in the blood-sucking leeches were not rines) taught us for (military world,” said Col. Stephen Neary, only around every corner, they operations in urban terrain) are A Malaysian Ranger with Company C, 8th Royal Ranger Regiment, Malaysian Army Rangers, tells a Marine commanding officer of 4th Ma- seemed to be under every rock, very good,” said Rlawawi. “We to wait before crossing a street during a simulated ambush June 11 in Eram Sisik Training Area, Kemaman rine Regiment, 3rd Marine Divi- in every sleeping bag and con- lack experience in that area Terengganu, Malaysia. sion, III Marine Expeditionary stantly creeping everywhere. and are very happy to learn the Force. This training is important “Those darn leaches!” said basics.” because we are an expeditionary Staff Sgt. Thomas Dang, 2nd After the final training was force, and just like the Marines’ Platoon commander, Landing complete, the two militaries held Hymn says, we fight in every Force Company. “The insects, a closing ceremony in which clime and place.” especially the leaches, make you leaders exchanged gifts and The Marines received classes realize that you are in a (real) thanked each other for the qual- on various topics, related to (jun- jungle. Sleeping in fighting holes ity training just completed. okinawa marine | FEATURE | June 24, 2011 7

Cpl. Jose Solorzarno, a fire team leader US Marines, sailors share best practices with Malaysian Rangers with 1st platoon, Landing Force Company, drinks water from a vine after Rangers with Company C, 8th Royal Ranger Regiment, Malaysian Army Rangers, taught Marines with the Landing Force Company about jungle survival in Eram Sisik Training Area, Kemaman Terengganu, Malaysia.

Malaysian Rangers with Company C, 8th Royal Ranger Regiment, Malaysian Army Rangers, and U.S. Marines with the Landing Force Company conduct military operations in urban terrain training June 13 in Eram Sisik Training Area, Kemaman Terengganu, Malaysia.

Capt. Rudy Cazares, right, the company commander for Landing Force Company, using a terrain model, discusses a scheme of maneuver for a simulated assault with Malaysian Capt. Mosd A Malaysian Ranger with Company C, 8th Royal Ranger Regiment, Malaysian Army Rangers, tells a Marine Ami Faiz, left, the 8th Platoon to wait before crossing a street during a simulated ambush June 11 in Eram Sisik Training Area, Kemaman commander, Company C, 8th Royal Terengganu, Malaysia. Ranger Regiment, Malaysian Army Rangers, and Staff Sgt. Thomas Dang, the 2nd Platoon commander, during jungle operations training June 12 in Eram Sisik Training Area, Kemaman Terengganu, Malaysia.

A Malaysian Ranger with Company C, 8th Royal Ranger Regiment, Malaysian Army Rangers, cuts open a python in front of Marines with Landing Force Company during jungle survival training June 10 in Eram Sisik Training Area, Kemaman Terengganu, Malaysia. The Rangers showed the Marines how to capture the snake and prepare it. okinawa marine | FEATURE | June 24, 2011

Marines8 and sailors conduct medical evacuation drills Pfc. Daniel E. Valle okinawa marine staff The crisp, cool air and heavy overcast skies were shattered by the screaming of engines, the thundering sound of rotor blades and the shouts of men.

turbulent scene Successfully treating ca- unfolded at Com- sualties requires everyone’s A bined Arms Training support. Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, “Both Marines and corps- as Marines and corpsmen men need to know how to attached to 3rd Battalion, successfully evacuate a casu- 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd alty because it is important Marine Division, III Marine to have an evacuation plan Expeditionary Force, con- during any exercise,” said Marines with 3rd Bn., 12th Marines, unload a simulated casualty from a JGSDF UH-1 ducted a medical evacuation Soderlund. Huey helicopter during medical evacuation training in preparation for ARTP 11-1 at drill and mass casualty drill During the exercise, Ma- the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, June 17. here June 16-17, in prepara- rines and corpsmen strapped tion for training as part of simulated casualties to a Artillery Relocation Training stretcher and transported Program 11-1 at the East Fuji them to a helicopter. After Maneuver Area. the helicopter landed, the “Any time a Marine learns casualties were taken to an the job of a corpsman, it’s a emergency vehicle. good thing,” said Navy Lt. “The training was suc- Karl Soderlund, battalion cessful because all the surgeon for 3rd Bn., 12th casualties were appropri- Marines. For the corpsmen, ately treated and moved to the purpose of the exercise safety,” said Petty Officer was to develop an under- 3rd Class Daniel S. Barton, a standing of artillery-related corpsman with 3rd Bn., 12th injuries and to hone their Marines. “This is what we do skills in emergency treat- as corpsmen. We are here to ment in preparation for the make sure the Marines stay live-fire training which healthy in order for them to began June 18. maintain their operational “We conducted this train- readiness.” ing to ensure that we are Both Barton and Chan- capable of handling any ar- dler agree that this type tillery-related incidents that of training is essential for could possibly occur during Marines and sailors because this training,” said Petty it creates a necessary cohe- Officer 3rd Class Jeffrey A. sion between their respective Chandler, a corpsman with branches. 3rd Bn., 12th Marines. “This “If something happens to is only a precautionary mea- me, I know that the Marines sure that we as corpsmen will help do my job and take take to solidify the safety of care of me just as I would for the Marines.” them,” said Barton.

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force UH-1 Huey helicopter carrying simulated casualties prepares to land while Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, participate in medical evacuation training Marines and sailors with 3rd Bn., 12th Marines, practice casualty in preparation for Artillery Relocation Training Program 11-1 at the Combined Arms transportation methods during medical evacuation training in Training Center, Camp Fuji, June 17. The unit is participating in ARTP 11-1 to maintain preparation for ARTP 11-1 at Camp Fuji June 17. unit proficiency in support of the U.S.-Japan security alliance. Photos by Cpl. John T. Kennicutt okinawa marine | FEATURE | June 24, 2011

Pfc. Lawrence J. Simpson, a combat engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, pressure washes the undercarriage of a Humvee June 1. The effort is in preparation for Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service, a mandatory inspection of all vehicles and equipment which is required before they can enter Australia in support of Exercise Talisman Sabre later this year. 31st MEU prepares for Australian Quarantine Inspections

Story and photos by Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch the MEU had to disassemble our vehicles and 31st meu public affairs equipment,” said Lt. Col. William Arick, commanding officer, CLB-31. “We cleaned every arines with the 31st Marine Expedi- piece individually, and spent countless hours tionary Unit and III Marine Expe- pressure washing the vehicles from top to bot- Mditionary Force have been cleaning tom. We worked hand-in-hand with Austra- aircraft, vehicles and equipment here from lian inspectors to ensure every item was clean April through June in preparation for Exercise and without any dirt or other contaminants.” Talisman Sabre 2011. The screening is so intense that even the Talisman Sabre is an exercise conducted threads of nuts and bolts had to be thoroughly in Australia designed to improve U.S. and cleaned. Australian combat training, readiness and Planning for the inspections began more interoperability. than a year ago, and included classes en- The exercise will focus on crisis action suring the Marines conducted the cleaning planning and execution of contingency re- properly. sponse operations. During the exercise, U.S. Cleaning the vehicles and aircraft began in military and Australian forces will conduct April and will continue through June. It is an training on land, in the sea and air. effort that required everyone to pitch in and The units conducting the cleaning belong work together to complete. to the 31st MEU, including Battalion Land- Marines of HMM-265 (Reinf.) removed ing Team, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regi- panels and sensitive electronics from both ment; Combat Logistics Battalion 31; and inside and outside the aircraft in order to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 clean every part. They also removed the seats, An Australian quarantine inspector shows a Marine (Reinforced). seatbelts and any fabric from the aircraft, laid with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine The effort is conducted to satisfy the re- them out and scrubbed and inspected each Expeditionary Unit, what needs to be cleaned in a quirements of the Australian Quarantine and piece. Humvee June 1. The Marines were pressure washing vehicles that will be used in support of Exercise Inspection Service, a mandatory inspection of The Marines cleaned the items until they Talisman Sabre. The vehicles must pass inspection all vehicles and equipment entering Australia were just shiny metal and paint. To accom- before they can enter Australia. for the exercise. plish all of this took hundreds of man-hours. “This is a required inspection by the “This has been an all-hands effort to get the To ensure the vehicles remain free of Australian government to ensure no wildlife, aircraft ready for inspection,” said Capt. Luke contaminants after getting cleaned, they are seeds or other plant material gets into the A. Williamson, the assistant maintenance of- either staged in an enclosed area, or they are country,” said Capt. Robert D. Schwaab, the ficer of HMM-265 (Reinf.). “Marines from all staged in an area covered with salt. assistant logistics officer with the 31st MEU. of our shops in the squadron, as well as some “The area is covered in salt to ensure snails “It is the Australian government’s way of augments from Marine Air Logistics Squad- do not make their way onto the vehicles,” said ensuring that the country is not contaminated ron 36, were involved in pressure washing, Schwaab. “The snails are not native to Aus- with a plant or animal that is not native and vacuuming, scrubbing and wiping down the tralia, so we have to ensure they do not get does not have any natural predators.” aircraft.” there.” The preparations for the inspection are The Marines of the 31st MEU completed To guarantee animals and plant material do extensive. this while conducting regular preparations not make it to the country, even the 31st MEU “To ensure we were able to clean and pre- for the upcoming deployment which meant aircraft are being thoroughly cleaned. pare our equipment to the stringent agricul- meaning busy days, long hours and late “Imagine a white-glove boot camp inspec- tural standards for Australia, Marines across nights for everyone involved. tion, but for the aircraft,” said Williamson. okinawa marine | FEATURE | June 24, 2011

10 Sports injury prevention key to readiness Pfc. Daniel E. Valle okinawa marine staff

uring the summer months, Marines enjoy various recreational activities, which often Dinvolve physical strain and risk of injury. It is important for Marines to prepare them- Capt. John A. Sautter, center, a trial counsel lawyer serving with Combat Logistics Regiment selves both physically and mentally before partici- 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, discusses his internship with Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, commanding general of Marine Corps Base Camp Butler and deputy pating in sports to help prevent injuries. commander of Marine Corps Bases Japan, and Dr. Robert Eldridge, the deputy assistant chielf It takes an entire team to be operationally ready. of staff with G-5 Community Policy, Planning and Liaison, MCBJ. Sautter was the first Marine If a Marine is injured during recreation it can im- Parliamentary intern in Tokyo. Photo by Pfc. Brianna Turner pact the whole unit. “Marines are known for working as a team,” said Beckie Javinar, the group fitness director for Marine Corps Community Services Health Promo- III MEF sends first parliamentary tion. “It is like a circle – every part is needed in order to function correctly. If you take a part of that circle out, you can disrupt the cohesion of a unit.” intern to Tokyo to gain valuable During the summer months, the temperature on Okinawa can rise to more than 100 degrees, increasing the possibility of a heat-related injury. experience, develop relationships “Most injuries can be prevented before they happen,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class Loreto Cruz, Pfc. Brianna Turner “There is no Marine Corps representa- a corpsman for Marine Corps Air Station Futenma okinawa marine staff tive in Tokyo, so he could become the Branch Medical Clinic. go-to guy for a lot of things.” There are many ways Marines can avoid or ast July, Marine Corps Bases Sautter stated that during his intern- reduce the risk of a sports-related injury, such as Japan opened its doors to a col- ship he was introduced to a lot of people wearing the proper protective equipment, hydrat- Llege student from Tokyo, Fumiya and allowed to observe parliamentary ing, stretching and receiving proper nutrition and Sato, allowing him to become the first meetings. adequate rest. Japanese intern for the G-5 Community “This experience has opened up my “Hydration is the key to avoiding heat-related Policy, Planning and Liaison, MCBJ of- eyes,” said Sautter. “I learned a lot about injuries during sports,” said Javinar. fice. Nearly a year later, the Government what Japanese people think, their culture “Marines should drink around eight to ten of Japan has done the same for Capt. and how everything comes together.” glasses of water a day to avoid cramping,” said John A. Sautter, a trial counsel lawyer To qualify for the program, applicants Cruz. “Adding salt to meals before and after serving with III Marine Expeditionary must be attached to III MEF, and are physical training will also reduce the chance of Force, affording him the opportunity to required to get a command endorsement, cramping.” become the first Marine parliamentary write an essay explaining their interest Other sport injuries include strains, sprains and intern in Tokyo. and complete an application. breaks. Sautter interned with Hirofumi Sautter was chosen for this internship “Stretching is also important to prevent tearing Hirano, the chairman of the Standing because the Marine Corps wanted to any muscles in the body, which can be painful,” Committee on Security for the Japanese send someone with passion and a desire said Javinar. House of Representatives. Hirano also to learn, said Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, Marines are expected to be in top physical con- served as the Chief Cabinet Secretary commanding general of Marine Corps dition at all times and must prepare their bodies to for the former Prime Minister, which is Base Camp Butler and deputy command- endure extensive physical training. the equivalent of the President’s White er of MCBJ. “Proper nutrition is also an important factor,” House Chief of Staff. “He didn’t get lucky to get in, he made Javinar added. “You are only as good as what you The two-week internship, held from the cut,” said Talleri. put in your body. If you eat food that is bad for April 10-24, was established by Dr. Rob- This experience was not only benefi- you, it will reflect in your performance.” ert Eldridge, the deputy assistant chief of cial for Sautter as an individual; it also Practicing safe exercise techniques during any staff with G-5, MCBJ. The internship al- helped introduce the Marine Corps to recreational activity can help avoid injuries, ac- lows officers to travel to mainland Japan Tokyo and helped the GOJ gain insight cording to Cruz. and receive on-the-job training, develop on American government processes. “The key component to prevent all injuries is relationships and gain experience in the “Most of the people I met had never safety,” said Cruz. GOJ. seen a Marine before,” said Sautter. For more information on preventing sports inju- “I believe in learning first hand,” “They were very receptive.” ries, contact the Marine Corps Base Safety office, said Eldridge. “The best way to teach a As part of the internship, Sautter was the MCCS Health Promotion office or the Sports person about Japanese politics is to get given a project to research some bills Medicine and Reconditioning Therapy clinic. them out of the office and let them inter- and compare the Corrupt Practices Act act with politicians.” in America to the policies they are using The G-5 o ffice wants to continually in Japan. build bridges because relationships are Already Hirano’s office is requesting vital and they must become stronger, ac- another Marine intern. cording to Sautter. “I think Sautter went above and be- “This internship puts Marines into yond the expectations with this intern- direct contact with (GOJ) policy makers ship,” said Eldridge. “You know it went and politicians to allow them to tell the well when you are asked when you’re Marine story directly,” said Eldridge. going to send the next one.” okinawa marine | COMMUNITY place | June 24, 2011 june 24 - june 30 In Theaters Now 11 Foster Kadena courtney schwab today Super 8 (PG13), 6 p.m.; The Hangover Part TODAY Soul Surfer (PG), 6 p.m.; Madea’s Big TODAY Green Lantern (PG13), 6 and 9 p.m. TODAY X-Men: First Class (PG13), 7 p.m. II (R), 9 p.m. Happy Family (PG13), 9 p.m. Saturday Rio (G), 2 p.m.; Soul Surfer (PG), 6 p.m. Saturday Hanna (PG13), 5 p.m. saturday Rio (G), noon; Soul Surfer (PG), 3 p.m.; Saturday Rio (G), noon; Soul Surfer (PG), 3 p.m.; sunday X-Men: First Class (PG13), 2 and 6 p.m. sunday Your Highness (R), 5 p.m. Madea’s Big Happy Family (PG13), 6 p.m.; Scream 4 Super 8 (PG13), 6 and 9 p.m. Monday Madea’s Big Happy Family (PG13), 7 monday-Thursday Closed (R), 9 p.m. SUndaY Rio (G), 1 p.m.; Super 8 (PG13), 4 and p.m. SUNDay Rio (G), 1 p.m.; Green Lantern (PG13), 4 7 p.m. tuesday Closed Theater DIRECTORY and 7:30 p.m. monday Super 8 (PG13), 7 p.m. wednesday Super 8 (PG13), 7 p.m. monday Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG), 3 p.m.; The Tuesday Rio (G), 3 p.m.; X-Men: First Class thursday Closed CAMP FOSTER 645-3465 Hangover Part II (R), 7 p.m. (PG13), 7 p.m. Kadena air base 634-1869 TUEsday Source Code (PG13), 7 p.m. Wednesday X-Men: First Class (PG13), 7 p.m. (USO Night) 632-8781 wednesday Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG), 7 p.m. thursday Soul Surfer (PG) 3 p.m.; Madea’s Big mcas futenma 636-3890 thursday Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG), 3 p.m.; Green Happy Family (PG13), 7 p.m. (USO NIGHT) 636-2113 Lantern (PG13), 7 p.m. Hansen CAMP COURTNEY 622-9616 kinser TODAY Madea’s Big Happy Family (PG13), 6 p.m.; Battle: Los Angeles (PG13), 9 p.m. CAMP HANSEN 623-4564 Futenma TODAY Madea’s Big Happy Family (PG13), 3 p.m. Saturday X-Men: First Class (PG13), 6 and 9 (USO NIGHT) 623-5011 TODAY Your Highness (R), 6:30 p.m. saturday Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG), 3 and 6:30 p.m. CAMP KINSER 637-2177 Saturday Green Lantern (PG13), 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. sunday Soul Surfer (PG), 2 p.m.; Battle: Los Ange- Camp Schwab 625-2333 sunday Hanna (PG13), 4 p.m.; Your Highness (R), SUNDAY Soul Surfer (PG), 3 p.m.; Madea’s Big les (PG13), 5:30 p.m. (USO NIGHT) 625-3834 7 p.m. Happy Family (PG13), 6:30 p.m. monday Green Lantern (PG13), 7 p.m. monday X-Men: First Class (PG13), 6:30 p.m. monday Closed tuesday Green Lantern (PG13), 7 p.m. tuesday Closed tuesday Closed Wednesday Madea’s Big Happy Family (PG13), Movie schedule is subject to change without notice. wednesday Closed Wednesday Green Lantern (PG13), 3 and 6:30 7 p.m. Call in advance to confirm show times. 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Single ChapEL SCHEDULE Camp Foster | 645-7486 Camp Lester | 643-7248 • Catholic: Mon-Fri, 11:45 a.m.; • Catholic: Sun, 8 a.m. marine Sat, 5 p.m.; Sun, 10 a.m. • Non-Denominational: Sun, 9 a.m., • Christian Science: Sun, 11 a.m., Building 442 Hospital Chapel; Sun, 10 a.m., Lester Program • Eastern Orthodox: Divine Liturgy, Sun, Chapel For more information, or 9:30 a.m.; Vespers, Sat, 5 p.m. to sign up, contact the • Gospel: Sun, 11:30 a.m.; 2nd, 3rd Sun, Camp Hansen | 622-9350 Children’s Church, 11 a.m. • Catholic: Sun, 10 a.m., East Chapel Single Marine Program • Jewish: (Informal) Fri, 6:30 p.m. • Latter Day Saints: Wed, 6:30 p.m., Library at 645-3681. • Latter Day Saints: Mon, 6:30 p.m. • Protestant: Sun, 11 a.m., West Chapel • Lutheran DVD Worship: Sun, 4 p.m. • Tommy Walker Concert: Tues, 2 p.m. SMP all Camps monthly meeting - July 6 • Muslim: Prayer, Fri, 12:45 p.m. • The meeting will be held at the Camp Hansen SMP office from 1:30- • Protestant: Sun, 8:30 a.m. Camp Kinser | 637-1148 3:30 p.m. • Seventh Day Adventist: Sat, 9:30 a.m., • Catholic: Sun, noon at Torii Station 644-5701/644-4281 • Protestant: Sun, 9:30 a.m. White Beach Paintball trip (Southern camps) - July 9 • Tommy Walker Concert: Tues, 8 a.m. • Bus will leave Camp Kinser Semper Fit Gym at 10:10 a.m., Marine Kadena Air Base | 634-1288 Corps Air Station Futenma Semper Fit Gym at 10:30 a.m. and the Camp Camp Schwab | 622-9350 www.kadenachapel.org Foster Field House at 10:50 a.m. Sign up deadline is June 30. • Catholic: Thurs, 11:30 a.m. • Catholic: Sun, 8:30 a.m., Mass, Chapel 1; SMP New Representative training - July 11 • Protestant: Sun, 4 p.m. Sun, 11:45 a.m., Mass, Chapel 1; • This training will be held July 11 at 3 p.m. at the SMP main office on Sun, 4 p.m., Mass, Chapel 1; Camp Foster, building 5674. All new SMP representatives should attend. MCAS Futenma | 636-3058 Daily Mass, Mon-Fri, 11:30 a.m., Chapel 1; • Catholic: Sun, noon Reconciliation, Sun, 3:15 p.m., Chapel 1 Expo/Pineapple Park Trip - July 17 • Contemporary: Fri, 7 p.m.; Sun, 9 a.m. • Contemporary: Sun, 10 a.m., Chapel 1 • EXPO Park has many activities for sea-lovers to enjoy. One of Expo • Gospel: Sun, 10:30 a.m., Chapel 3 Park’s greatest features is the Churaumi Aquarium, the largest in Japan. Camp Courtney | 622-9350 • Protestant Bible Institute: Tues, 6 p.m., Pineapple Park has many types of pineapples which are used in the • Catholic: Sun, 8 a.m. Chapel 1 production of soap and many other products, such as cakes and candies. Sign up by July 13. The bus will leave MCAS Futenma Semper Fit Gym at • Protestant: Sun, 10:45 a.m. • Tommy Walker Concert: Wed, 6 p.m., 8:50 a.m. and Camp Kinser Semper Fit Gym at 9:10 a.m. • Tommy Walker Concert: Tues, noon Chapel 1 • Traditional: Sun, 9:30 a.m., Chapel 2 Girls Day OUt - July 30 Camp McTureous | 622-9350 • Wiccan/Pagan: Sat, 2 p.m., Building 856 • Relax at CoCok nail salon and have lunch at Transit Cafe. This is open • Gospel: Sun, 12:30 p.m. to the first six women who sign up. Transportation will leave the Single Marine Program main office on Camp Foster, building 5674, at 11:15 for upcoming special worship services and events for all marine corps base chapels a.m. Sign up deadline is July 22. visit: www.marines.mil/unit/mcbjapan/pages/aroundmcbj/chapel.aspx Mention of any company in this notice does not constitute endorsement by the Marine Corps. June 13 - June 17

Rifle Range Japanese phrase of the week: Cpl. Daniel Malmberg, 3rd Marine Division, 338 Pistol Range “Yukuri onegyshimasu” no detail. (pronounced you-ku-ri own-ne-guy-shi-mas) It means, “Slowly, please.” okinawa marine | SPORTS | June 24, 2011

Cpl. Adrian Velazquez, performs 12 a hip-throw, a technique in the Marine Corps Marital Arts Okinawa provides Program gray belt syllabus, on Lance Cpl. Michael Herrington, both intermediate ground radio repairman with Communications martial arts haven Company, Combat Logistics Story and photos by Lance Cpl. Kris Daberkoe Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics okinawa marine staff Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, during a physical training n ancient times, when feudal lords reigned session on Camp Kinser June 20. over the Kingdom of the Ryukyus, weapons Iwere banned from use by Okinawans. Regardless of the law, local farmers and fish- ermen developed a way to protect themselves against the thieves and bandits who roamed the jungle island. They created a way to utilize their arms and legs as instruments of defense. For Okinawans, martial arts began with ko- budo, which uses common household and farm- ing implements as weaponry, and was expanded when Chinese emissaries brought over their culture’s form of martial arts. Since then, various forms of martial arts have been brought here from different nations across the globe. Judo is one of many martial art forms that has attracted a large following within the military and Okinawan community. It is not unusual to see a bulletin or flyer advertising a mixed martial arts tour- nament, said Paul Newman, the Camp Kinser deputy commander and Judo instructor with the Kadena Air Base Judo Club. Military community members who participate in these tournaments display common courtesy to their local counter- parts, said Newman. Marines on Okinawa bring their own style of martial arts in the form of the Marine Corps Mar- tial Arts Program. Students with the Established in 2001, MCMAP is Ryakuren-Kaikan Okinawa practice a form a combat system developed by the Corps of Okinawan Karate to combine existing and new hand-to-hand during a sparring session and close-quarters combat techniques with in Okinawa City June 15. morale and team-building functions. The program trains Marines and U.S. Navy personnel attached to Marine units in unarmed combat, edged weapons, weapons of opportunity, and rifle and bayonet techniques, several of which are common in Judo. According to Newman, one of the many benefits to practicing different martial arts on Okinawa is the opportunity it presents people to meet and make friends with local community members. Martial arts is useful for children and adults alike. It provides a type of education not usually provided in a classroom. “Martial arts not only teaches children how to protect themselves and fight back,” said Teruki Nakata, an Osaka, Japan native and Okinawa Ka- rate instructor with Ryakuren-Kaikan Okinawa. Students with “It also teaches them kindness because the chil- the Ryakuren- dren inflict pain on their sparring partners, and Kaikan Okinawa their sparring partners tends to inflict a similar face off during level of pain in return, so in the end it all has to a sparring balance out between the two students.” session in The wide variety of martial arts forms on Okinawa City Okinawa makes competition interesting, said June 15. Nakata. “Everyone brings a unique element to every event,” said Nakata. For more information on martial arts opportu- nities, contact Marine Corps Community Ser- vices at 645-2628.