FIRE FIGHT Deploy to fi Rst Combat MCBJ fi Refi Ghters Turn up the Heat During Tour Since Vietnam Card Holders Lance Cpl

III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Bases Japan

January 26, 2007 www.okinawa.usmc.mil Cyber thieves HMM-262 Marines target travel FIRE FIGHT deploy to fi rst combat MCBJ fi refi ghters turn up the heat during tour since Vietnam card holders Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso training exercise at Kadena’s ‘burn house’ OKINAWA MARINE STAFF Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso OKINAWA MARINE STAFF MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA — After more than CAMP FOSTER — Service mem- 40 years since its last combat bers should be on the lookout deployment, an Okinawa-based for suspicious e-mails asking for medium helicopter squadron personal account information from 1st Marine Aircraft Wing relating to government travel is answering the call to support charge cards, base officials operations in Iraq. warned recently. Marines with Marine Me- In recent months, an unusual- dium Helicopter Squadron 262, ly high number of service mem- Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st bers with government cards have MAW, left for Iraq this month. reported receiving the e-mails, The squadron will be based in according to Amanda G. Davis, Anbar province, where it will pro- a government travel charge card vide general air support to ground program coordinator for Marine units. HMM-262 Marines will Corps Bases Japan. deliver supplies and assist rescue “Normally we would only operations and raids in support of receive one or two suspicious e- Operation Iraqi Freedom. mails a year (on Okinawa), but The squadron will work in the last month I’ve received around the clock from the mo- more than 10,” Davis said. ment they arrive in Iraq, accord- Cyber extortionists have at- ing to Capt. Andrew J. Tyson, the tempted to steal identities by squadron’s adjutant. Marines posing as representatives from will set up day and night crews Bank of America, the company to ensure support is available to that handles government charge any unit at any time. accounts. Many Marines said the squad- Davis said the extortionists ron was due to be called to com- solicit information using scare bat. The last time was during the tactics such as claiming that an Vietnam War, Tyson said. account will be cancelled unless “We’re anxious to get out the user renews information on there and do what we were another site. trained to do,” Tyson said. “These folks are getting peo- The squadron received de- ple to enter their personal in- ployment notification in October formation, and they are gaining and immediately began prepar- access to their accounts,” she ing. They trained on convoy said. “With that information, operations and familiarization they could set up a credit card with crew served weapons, in a person’s name and ruin their among other combat skills. credit.” KADENA AIR BASE | A firefighter with Marine Corps Bases Japan Fire Department In December, the Marines Though the messages are battles a fire crawling across the ceiling of the Live Fire Structural Trainer Jan. with Marine Aviation Weapons intended to look as legitimate 22. The building’s flamethrowers simulated a kitchen fire coming from a stove, and Tactics Squadron 1 put the SEE THIEVES PG. 6 cabinet and ceiling. SEE STORY ON PAGE 7. Photo by Lance Cpl. David Rogers SEE HMM-262 PG. 6

ON THE JOB TRAINING RIDING THE RAIL ALL-MARINE TRYOUTS C-130 mechanics complete the ﬁ nal Explore the cultural sites and Swing by Marine Corps Community 90-day phase of their occupational shopping areas of Naha one stop at Services’ Semper Fit athletic office specialty training on MCAS Futenma a time by navigating the capital city for details about trying out for as Corps transitions to C-130J. using Okinawa’s monorail. various All-Marine teams. INSIDE pg. 9 pg. 12 pg. 17 2 OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | JANUARY 26, 2007 Around the

HAQLANIYAH, Iraq | Navy Hospital Corpsman Seth C. Hughs, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, patrols the neighborhood For more Marine Corps stories and photos, Dec. 19. Photo by Sgt. Cvisit http://www.orpmarines.mil S Brian M. Henner

ABOARD USS BATAAN | Marines from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-264, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire rounds during the Enhanced Marksmanship Program Jan. 12. The training featured unconventional shooting courses designed to prepare Marines for urban combat. Photo by Cpl. Jeremy Ross

MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGO Under drill instructor supervision, Sharon Mueller- Myers crawls through an obstacle during a bayonet assault course that was part of the Executive Leadership Development Program Jan. 9. The program gave 48 Department of Defense employees a taste of Marine Corps recruit training. Photo by Lance Cpl. HADITHA, Iraq | Lance Cpl. Nicholas Darrah provides security while fellow Marines conduct Robert W. Beaver cordon and search operations looking for weapons Dec. 21. Photo by Staff Sgt. T.G. Kessler OKINAWA MARINE | OPINION & EDITORIAL | JANUARY 26, 2007 3 I’m going to war; who’s coming with me?

Lance Cpl. Warren Peace After reading ALMAR 002/07, I am anxious really want to go anywhere else right now. I to see how this will play out. The commandant wonder if this will affect those individuals. inally, I’ll get my chance to go to Iraq, and stated in the message he wants our leaders to According to an article in the Marine Corps so may every other Marine who hasn’t been initiate policies to ensure all Marines, first term Times about the commandant’s new plan, about Fand wants to go, according to “Every Ma- and career Marines, are provided the ability to 66,000 Marines have not deployed to Iraq. Of rine into the Fight,” a recent all-Marine message deploy to a combat zone. those, approximately 33,000 are not slated to go. issued by the Commandant of the Marine Corps So will there be new policies stating all Ma- Will these Marines be uprooted immediately, or Gen. James Conway. rines who haven’t completed a combat tour will will they be given a little lead time? I am excited, and I hope other Marines are as do so, or does this simply mean that all Marines On the flip side, I think this is great for the well. The majority of us didn’t join this gun club who haven’t been to combat and want to go, like Marines who are coming up on their second, to sit behind a desk or fire blanks at each other me, will get that chance? third or fourth combat deployment. They in Combat Town. If it is the former, I am curious about how the shouldn’t be forced to redeploy to a combat zone A year ago, I volunteered to go to Iraq and leaders will decide in what order the Marines when there are perfectly capable Marines sitting was pulled off of the assignment at the last min- are sent. I am sure they won’t be sending me, a in garrison living a relatively easy life. ute. This left a bad taste in my mouth to say the correspondent, to fill a “recon” billet. So what We all received combat training and are part least. Ever since Parris Island, I have been told will be the pecking order for the rest of us non- of the greatest fighting force on Earth. As Ma- time and time again that I am inevitably going combat “pogs”? rines, we should all feel the obligation to share to the sandbox. I think drill instructors said this Some Marines I know who haven’t been to the burden of our mission in Iraq as our broth- in an attempt to scare us, but it only excited me. combat have specifically requested duty sta- ers and sisters shed their blood for our country We junior Marines all enlisted during a time tions where they have the least chance of being and Corps. of war, knowing there was a great chance we deployed anywhere. Others have just completed Peace is a staff member of the Okinawa Ma- would end up in Iraq. one or more non-combat deployments and don’t rine newspaper. Seek God when constructing vision of the future Navy Cmdr. Grady Pennell event before it actually happens, of faith and bringing something So what is your future perfect rehearsing the event hundreds of into existence. Hebrews 11:1-3: paradigm for 2007? Do you have a fter watching the 1984 times in their mind. Discipline “Now faith is being sure of what we vision for your future? Be careful, Olympics in Los Angeles, in working toward the goal in the hope for and certain of what we do for your dreams and thoughts (or 8-year-old Marion Jones present is viewed in light of the fu- not see. 2) This is what the ancients the lack of them) will direct you Areturned home and declared to her ture perfect reality they have seen. were commended for. 3) By faith towards a future perfect or imper- family that someday she would be The future perfect paradigm we understand that the universe fect reality. an Olympic champion. In 2000, at refers to a way of viewing a future was formed at God’s command, so God has given you the honor of the Sydney Olym- event as if it were already pres- that what is seen was not made out partnering up with Him in crafting CHAPLAIN’S pics, she fulfilled ent, which in turn inspires one’s of what was visible.” a meaningful and fulfilling future CORNER that dream by leadership, challenges followers to God thought something – our perfect paradigm. God loves you winning five med- the vision, affects decision making, world – and then He spoke it into and wants the best for you. Seek als – three gold causes one to persevere in faith, existence. him diligently for wisdom and and two bronze. Jones became the and results in the future event Abraham moved toward some- guidance on building your vision. first female track athlete to win five coming into being. thing, a vision, which he kept A future perfect paradigm is a ter- medals at the same games. When we talk about this future always before himself. Some of rible thing to waste. Choose wisely. To prepare for the challenge of perfect paradigm, we are talking the ancients did not reach these Pennell is the 3rd Marine Divi- competition, world-class athletes about a mental framework for view- visions, but they walked in light of sion Chaplain and regularly leads frequently mentally envision the ing something. Let me clarify this them and toward them and with worship at the Camp Courtney successful completion of their concept. The Bible speaks of a word hope in them. Chapel Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

MARINE CORPS FACT CHECK UMBRELLAS Q: Are female Marines authorized to carry an umbrella in the utility uniform? No. In accordance with Marine Corps Order P1020.34G, Marine Corps Uniform Regulations, Marines, male or female, are not authorized to carry an umbrella while wearing the utility uniform. Female Marines may, however, use an umbrella while wearing service and dress uniforms during A: inclement weather. The umbrella must be carried in the left hand so a proper salute can be rendered. Umbrellas may not be carried in formations.

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Th e appearance of advertising in this newspaper, including inserts of [email protected] or write to us at Public Aff airs Offi ce, H&S BN MCB PAO, supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, Unit 35002, FPO AP 96373-5002. 4 OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | JANUARY 26, 2007 BRIEFS Communications Company ACADEMIES FOR HOMESCHOOLERS WorldWide Independent Distance Education Academy, an accredited educational institution, is offering enrollment in two academies serving mourns loss of fellow Marine military or civilian families who homeschool Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson Aug. 16, 2004, was remembered in the memorial their children. For more information, visit OKINAWA MARINE STAFF service as a person who could always make his http://www.worldwide-idea.org. fellow Marines laugh. CAMP COURTNEY — Cpl. Kenneth J. Morris “When we worked together, he would always DRILL INSTRUCTOR REUNION loved his family, football, the Marine Corps and say something out of the ordinary,” said Sgt. A drill instructor reunion and run will be most of all – helping out others. William D. Craig, a field wireman with the pla- held Jan. 26. This event is open to all former But the life of the construction wireman, who toon. “He was a short, skinny guy that weighed drill instructors and those interested in being one. For more information, contact your instal- served with Wire Platoon, Communications about 140 pounds and he would always say in lation representative: Company, 3rd Marine Division, came to a tragic his funny North Carolina accent, ‘I want to be Camp Courtney, 622-9033; Camp Foster, end when he was killed in a two-car accident a real boy, I want to be grown’.” 645-2924 or 645-2833; Camp Hansen, 623-3092; on a foggy evening Dec. 18 while on leave in his Morris’ fellow Marines described him as Camp Kinser, 637-3373; Camp Schwab, 625- hometown of Lexington, N.C. a person who literally opened his door to ev- 2600; MCAS Futenma, 636-3257. Nearly 150 Marines and sailors, who either eryone. Every morning after physical training knew Morris or knew of him, gathered in the and during lunch time, Morris’ room was the 3RD MLG TAX CENTER Camp Courtney Chapel Jan. 10 to pay their final platoon’s hangout. The 3rd Marine Logistics Group Tax Center respects to their brother in arms. “It was like my second home,” said Sgt. Dan- will open at the Legal Services Center, Bldg. Lance Cpl. Robert J. Moore, who often re- iel W. Belew, a technical controller with the 437, on Camp Foster Feb. 1 and will remain ferred to Morris literally as a brother, found out platoon. “Whenever I would walk in, he would open until June 15. The center will serve all Status of Forces Agreement personnel by provid- about the tragedy shortly after it happened and automatically turn on some country music, ing free tax advice, preparation and e-filing of didn’t know what to think. because that’s what I liked. That’s the person federal and state tax returns. Patrons are asked “At first, I was in shock,” said Moore, also a he was. He never thought of himself before to bring military identification cards, social construction wireman with the platoon. “I just anyone else.” security cards and birth dates for the filer and wanted to find something and break it because Craig said no matter what, Morris will never all dependents; all W-2 and 1099 forms; a copy I didn’t want to believe it. I took the news as if be replaced in the shop. of last year’s return; bank routing and account he were my own family member.” “He was the reason we all laughed and loved numbers; and the total paid for day care as well Moore and Morris had been close friends being at work. There’s now a hole in our shop as the provider’s ID number. since attending their military occupational spe- that will never get filled.” The center’s hours are: cialty school together at Shepherd Air Force Base In another less formal ceremony, the Marines Feb. 1 to April 15 in Wichita Falls, Texas. He described Morris as of Wire Platoon played a game of football in Mor- Walk-in, Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Appointments, Mon. and Tue., 3-7:30 p.m. someone who he could talk to about anything and ris’ memory using a ball he left behind. After April 16 to June 15: could count on when times got tough. the game, they all signed the ball and mailed it Walk-in, Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Morris, who enlisted in the Marine Corps on to Morris’ parents. Fri., 8-11 a.m. For more information, call 645-4TAX. HMM-262 FROM PG. 1 “We’re very prepared,” Ty- The squadron’s sergeant MARTIAL ARTS CENTER OF EXCELLENCE HMM-262 Marines through a son said. “Desert Talon did a major echoed Tyson’s confi- The Martial Arts Center of Excellence is series of simulated missions great job of getting us ready dence. conducting a Martial Arts Instructor Trainer during Exercise Desert Talon by familiarizing us with the “We’ve done everything Course Feb. 12–March 30. For more informa- at Marine Corps Air Station types of missions we are ex- to have a successful deploy- tion, Marines should contact their unit’s train- Yuma, Ariz. pected to perform.” ment,” said Sgt. Maj. Leon S. ing section S-3 or Gunnery Sgt. Friend at DSN 378-6471. Thornton. “The Marines have a high level of motivation, and ROLLER HOCKEY SIGN-UP the command provided us The Okinawa Roller Hockey Association is with all the opportunities and holding spring sign-ups Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. training we needed for this to noon at both the Kadena and McTureous deployment.” hockey rinks. Registration fees are $40 per Many of the Marines with player and $30 for each additional family mem- the squadron felt anxious to ber. For more information, visit http://www. begin their deployment and eteamz.active.com/orha or send an e-mail to perform their jobs in a combat [email protected]. environment. PHYSICAL TRAINING SURVEY “Every Marine wants to The Commandant of the Marine Corps di- ensure their name is written rected the development of an all-weather physi- in history,” Thornton said. cal training uniform. The intent is to field a high “As Marines, we all train for quality uniform that will provide uniformity and combat. It’s ingrained in us to add a sense of style. Marines are asked to take a live to defend America. We’ve survey to assess a variety of design features and Helicopter mechanic Lance Cpl. Sean M. Billock works on the rear rotor answered the call and accepted options available for consideration in the design. of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter Jan. 12 prior to Marine Medium the challenge. We’re going to The proposed uniform will consist of a jacket and Helicopter Squadron 262’s deployment to Iraq. Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso Iraq.” pants. The survey link is available at http://www. marcorsyscom.usmc.mil. The time to complete the survey is approximately 5-10 minutes. THIEVES FROM PG. 1 will never send an e-mail requesting informa- TO SUBMIT A BRIEF, send an e-mail to as possible, they’re littered with holes, accord- tion, unless they’ve been contacted first.” [email protected] or fax your request ing to Davis. The fraudulent messages also contain several to DSN 645-3803. The Okinawa Marine accepts briefs “Bank of America will never refer to its spelling and grammatical errors. from nonprofit organizations only. The deadline for cardholders as military customers,” Davis said. Davis urges anyone who may have received submitting a brief is noon every Friday. The Okinawa “They don’t differentiate between civilians and a fraudulent e-mail to contact her at amanda. Marine reserves the right to edit all submitted material. military in their records, and Bank of America [email protected].

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The Combat Veterans of Iwo Jima will hold their annual reunion and historical symposium Feb. 16-19 in Arlington, Va. Families, historians, and students will join them to commemorate and examine this battle, which is the subject of two new movies directed by Academy Award-winner Clint Eastwood: “Flags of our Fathers” and “Letters from Iwo Jima.” Eastwood has been in- vited to attend the symposium and banquet. Veterans from all branches who served on Iwo Jima will re- unite at the Sheraton National Hotel in Arlington Feb. 16 for registration and an evening reception. The symposium will A firefighter with the Marine Corps Bases Japan Fire Department attaches an air hose to his mask during Live Fire begin at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 17. It Structural Trainer training on Kadena Air Base Jan. 22. Photos by Lance Cpl. David Rogers will be led by Col. John Ripley, former director of the Marine Corps History and Museums Division, and Dr. Malcolm MCBJ firefighters take “Kip” Muir, from the Center for Military History and Strategic Analysis, Virginia Military Institute. The symposium will exam- on Kadena’s ‘burn house’ ine the battle, strategies and leadership of both the United Lance Cpl. David Rogers kitchen window to create suction but in a controlled setting,” Rhode States and Japan during the OKINAWA MARINE STAFF that cleared the room of smoke. said. epic 36-days that cost the U.S. One team deliberately played Kumazawa will receive his De- 28,000 casualties and the Japa- KADENA AIR BASE — Japanese dead, setting off their personal partment of Defense certification nese 22,000. Panelists will also firefighters from Marine Corps alert safety system devices, which to officially become a MCBJ Fire explore how the campaign has- Bases Japan Fire Department con- emit a screeching alarm that lets Department firefighter in a cere- tened the end of World War II. ducted training at the Live Fire other firefighters know when one mony Feb. 20. He will then join the On Feb. 18, the group will Structural Trainer, commonly of their own is in trouble. Camp Kinser Fire Department. tour the newly dedicated Na- referred to as the “burn house,” on Yuki Kumazawa, the depart- tional Museum of the Marine Kadena Air Base Jan. 18-19. ment’s newest recruit who is still Corps in Quantico, Va. The re- Instructors began the train- undergoing basic fire training, union will conclude Feb. 19, the ing teaching lessons inside the was on the backup team when anniversary of the campaign. fireproof metal building to show he heard the alarms. Kumazawa The Sheraton National Hotel the firefighters how the propane- said he panicked at first because will offer reduced rates for at- fueled fire system worked. The the backup teams had not had any tendees. For more information, system simulates three actual activity all day and the situation call (888) 627-8210 and mention fires within the building. was an unexpected portion of the “Iwo Jima Convention.” The firefighters then split up training. The group will also host the into three-man attack teams and He said he quickly put his 62nd Reunion of Honor on Iwo took turns putting out fires and fears and insecurities aside and Jima March 9-16. The reunion rescuing victims from the burn followed the lead of the senior is headquartered on the island house. firefighters. of Guam, the site of another The teams had to enter the Sensory overload was a possi- major Pacific Island campaign. living room of the burn house bility as the backup team entered It is highlighted by a Continen- through the front door and crawl the house, said Eric Rhode, the tal Airlines charter flight to across the floor to avoid smoke as assistant training chief of the de- Iwo Jima March 14. they searched for victims – heavy partment. The amount of smoke in Japanese survivors of the rubber dummies – that they had the house made eyesight useless, battle will join the veterans in to evacuate. and the three blaring alarms on a joint memorial service. Teams then had to move on to the downed firefighters fiercely For more information, vet- the kitchen to the source of the resonated in the backup teams’ erans of all services, their fire and put out all three propane ears. But they were able to stay fo- families and other interested fires and rescue another simulated cused as they rescued their fellow parties may contact the Com- victim. firefighters and put out the fire. bat Veterans of Iwo Jima at The firefighters occasionally “You want to train in the most Firefighters search for simulated (703) 212-8567 or by e-mail at sprayed a cone of water out of a realistic environment possible, victims in a smoke-filled living room. [email protected]. 6 OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | JANUARY 26, 2007 4th Marines hosts Japanese officer candidates on Schwab

Lance Cpl. Richard ing,” said Miki Watanabe, a Blumenstein JASDF officer candidate. OKINAWA MARINE STAFF Outside the ISMT, the Marines set up stations CAMP SCHWAB — Marines displaying an array of com- with the 4th Marine Regi- monly used vehicles, weap- ment, 3rd Marine Division, ons and equipment for the hosted more than 50 Japan candidates to observe. The Air Self Defense Force officer weapons display included candidates here Jan. 17 as the MK-19 40mm machine part of the Japanese Observer gun, M-2 .50 caliber ma- Exchange Program. chine gun, M-240G medium The exchange gave the of- machine gun and M-249 ficer candidates an opportu- SAW. Vehicles on display in- nity to learn about the Ma- cluded the Medium Tactical rine Corps while building Vehicle Replacement (7-ton) Snipers with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, relations in a friendly en- and the M-1043 Humvee. sight in their M-40A3 sniper rifles at the Camp Hansen Range Jan. 18. Photo by Cpl. Kamran Sadaghiani vironment, said Maj. Mark “The most impressive A. Avery, the regiment’s air thing to me was the state-of- officer. the-art fighting equipment “It was a chance for them and the Marine Corps’ com- 31st MEU welcomes BLT 2/1 to get face-to-face with bat readiness,” Watanabe Cpl. Kamran Sadaghiani operations clerk with the BLT’s Headquar- Americans,” Avery said. “It said. 31ST MARINE EXPEDITIONARY UNIT ters and Service Company. helps to break barriers and The Marines explained “This is great for us because we’ll be out build a good working rela- the characteristics of each CAMP HANSEN — Marines and sailors of our comfort zone, learning new things. tionship for operations and weapon and demonstrated of Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, We’re lucky to be here,” Malchow said. real-world contingencies.” proper handling proce- 5th Marine Regiment, completed their Donovan asserted that this deploy- Avery opened the event dures. six-month deployment here, Jan. 14, after ment will be a tremendous experience by giving the candidates The exchange also in- handing over their battalion’s mission to for his battalion’s Marines and sailors a class at the Beachhead cluded Marines from 3rd the Camp Pendleton-based 2nd Battalion, because they get to see a different part of Enlisted Club. He spoke Reconnaissance Battalion. 1st Marine Regiment, now serving as the the world. to them about the Marine “We had the recon Ma- battalion landing team of the 31st Marine The strategies for the War on Terror in Corps’ mission, history, rines out there to show them Expeditionary Unit. the Asia-Pacific Region are different from training, elements of a Ma- what a Marine on the ground The Marines and sailors of BLT 2/1 are the Middle East, he said. The battalion will rine Air Ground Task Force looks like geared up,” said no strangers to the Marine expeditionary have a broadened perspective on the differ- and how the Marine Corps Cpl. Travis J. McGlew, with unit, as they recently completed a deploy- ent strategies used in this diverse region. is structured during times the division operations sec- ment to Iraq with the 13th MEU. The unit With the service members’ motivation of war and peace. tion. “We wanted them to is eager to serve as the ground combat ele- high, Donovan has great expectations for The candidates divid- know what the individual ment for the 31st MEU, said Lt. Col. Francis his battalion. ed into groups after the Marine does.” Donovan, BLT commanding officer. “I expect them to quickly gain unity class and moved to the 4th After interacting with “We’re looking forward to joining the as a command so we can fully exploit the Marines Indoor Simulated the Marines and getting a Marines and sailors here in Okinawa and capabilities of a BLT,” he said. Marksmanship Trainer. glimpse of how the Marine coming together as a Marine air-ground The battalion landing team has begun Inside, the candidates Corps is run, the JASDF of- task force,” said Donovan. training and will not be slowing down fired weapon simulators ficer candidates now have Many of the service members of the bat- anytime soon. Some of the training pack- such as the M-4 Carbine a better understanding of talion are looking forward to this deploy- ages scheduled include boat raids, urban and M-249 squad automat- Marine Corps abilities, Av- ment because the Pacific theater is differ- sniper and non-lethal weapons courses, ic weapon. Marines with ery said. ent than anything they have experienced helicopter egress training, company level the unit instructed them “They learned a little to date, said Lance Cpl. Josh Malchow, an live-fire events and close quarters battle. on how to handle weapon about how we fight and our malfunctions and provide weapons systems,” Avery cover fire during combat said. “The exchange will situations. help them in the future NMCI Help Desk agents to better support “The ISMT made it seem when they work with us like we were really fight- again.” cryptographic enablement of new accounts

Courtesy of Electronic Data In doing this, the new ers that leave their Com- Systems Corp. user can enable their ac- mon Access Card (CAC) count for CLO during their at home will not be able to CAMP FOSTER — In an first call to the Help Desk, gain access to the network effort to more efficiently minimizing the length of through the Help Desk us- enable new NMCI users for time it would otherwise ing these newly approved cryptographic log on (CLO), take. Generally, this initial procedures. the Navy and Marine Corps call would be the same call Additionally, NMCI Help has authorized NMCI Help necessary for the user to Desk agents are still not able Desk agents to remove cryp- obtain their initial network to designate user accounts tographic log on enforce- password. as CLO exceptions. Users ment for new users, assist The Navy and Marine that have a valid require- the user in completing the Corps have not authorized ment for a CLO exception Cpl. Mark B. Ross demonstrates proper weapons handling with CLO configuration utility, NMCI Help Desk agents to account should contact their the M-2 .50 caliber machine gun for Japan Air Self Defense Force and subsequently re-en- remove CLO enforcement Command IAM to request officer candidates as part of the Japanese Observer Exchange force the user’s account for for any CLO enabled ac- their account be designated Program Jan. 17 on Camp Schwab. Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein CLO. counts. For example, us- as a CLO exception. OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | JANUARY 26, 2007 7 Flight mechanics complete schooling in ﬂeet

Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso OKINAWA MARINE STAFF

he Marine Corps is adjusting the way it trains flight mechanics assigned to Marine TAerial Refueler Transport Squadrons. The need to train flight mechanics is shrink- ing as the Corps gets closer to phasing out the specialty with a complete transition to the KC- 130J Hercules aircraft, which, thanks to more advanced technology and automated controls, requires a smaller crew that calls for a crew chief rather than a flight mechanic. In the case of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing’s VMGR-152, still flying the KC-130 model, flight mechanics are now completing the final 90-day phase of their occupational specialty training after arriving on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Up until September 2006, the Flight Mechan- ic Flight Phase at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., was the sixth and final school mechanics attended before being assigned to a fleet unit. But the Corps has now opted to farm out that phase of Gunnery Sgt. Anthony Guerrero quizzes Sgt. Joshua M. Samuels on the various controls in the cockpit training to the individual squadrons to which of a KC-130 Hercules Jan. 11 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso flight mechanics are assigned. Gunnery Sgt. Anthony Guerrero, VMGR-152’s ing system, according to Guerrero. Marines on and initial checks of aircraft on the ground. chief instructor for all flight mechanic students, student status remain non-deployable until they While in the air, they serve as the eyes and ears is currently training 10 students. Guerrero was become qualified as mechanics, and they have in the back of the aircraft, assisting the flight assigned to the squadron from VMGR-253, the to participate in unit functions and annual train- engineer in the cockpit. training squadron at MCAS Cherry Point that ing, which can detract from studies. In the KC-130J, changes in crew dynamics and was decommissioned in September. Despite these minor drawbacks, the change technical differences eliminate the need for flight Guerrero said the Marines learn how to safely is the most logical way of training the Marines mechanics. Engineers are replaced by computers, perform duties in operational situations much while the Corps transitions to new aircraft, and the crew chief has broader responsibilities. more efficiently then they would at a school. Guerrero said. There are several positive aspects Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadrons Many of the students prefer the new training as well, according to Lance Cpl. Jordan Barn- at 2nd and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wings have al- system as well. hardt, a flight mechanic with VMGR-152. ready transitioned to the KC-130J models, while “I got to know where I was going instead of “This past weekend we had students on 1st MAW and Marine reserve squadrons still fly having to wait around for a year,” said Lance flights to Operation Goodwill in the Philip- older models. Cpl. Brandy J. House, a mechanic student with pines,” Barnhardt said. “They actually got to see The first of VMGR-152’s new-model aircraft VMGR-152. “A lot of (administrative) issues are firsthand the operability of a squadron. That’s an are expected to arrive in the spring, at which addressed faster.” experience they would never get at VMGR-253.” time crew chief training will replace flight me- There are some drawbacks to the new train- Currently, flight mechanics handle preflight chanic training. Killin ﬁfth grader moves closer to $25,000 college scholarship

Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey “I wasn’t really interested in OKINAWA MARINE STAFF geography, but then somehow I won,” said Renfeld, whose favorite illin Elementary School fifth subject is Math. “I knew a lot of grader Angelica Renfeld won the answers from reading atlases the school-level round of the and newspapers, and watching the NationalK Geographic Bee, putting news.” her one step closer to competing in Students competed at the Washington, D.C., for a chance to class-level before advancing to the win a $25,000 college scholarship. school’s final round. The top 10 This year marks the 12th annual students advanced. competition hosted by the National The next step for Renfeld is to Geographic Society. The competi- take a written exam to see if she tion is open to fourth, fifth and will advance to compete against sixth graders in Department of other DoDDS students. The winner Defense Dependents Schools and of the DoDDS-level competition schools across the United States will go on to represent DoDDS in Killin Elementary School fifth grader Angelica Renfeld won the school- and its territories. the national championship. level round of the National Geographic Bee, putting her one step closer This is the second time Kil- “This is a lot of fun for the stu- to competing in Washington, D.C., for a chance to win a $25,000 college lin has participated in the event, dents,” Hepler said. “The questions scholarship. Photo by Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey according to Tom Hepler, a gifted are hard, and it has generated a lot education teacher and organizer of of interest in geography.” Wanda Williams with giving her takes place May 22-23 and will the bee. To help prepare for the bee, the tools she needed to win the be televised. “Jeopardy” host Renfeld competed against nine students studied questions from competition. Alex Trebek will be the master other students in the final round previous years’ competitions, and “It feels really great to have of ceremonies. Along with the of the school-level competition, teachers assigned geography-relat- won,” Renfeld said. “But then I also scholarship, the winner will also answering oral questions in front ed work to help prepare them. get really nervous.” get a lifetime membership in the of fellow students. Renfeld credits her teacher The national championship National Geographic Society. 8 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | JANUARY 26, 2007

Artillery Marines patrol Combat Town looking for insurgents. Marines who participated in the training also trained for their secondary mission, which is to lead civil military operations. ADAPTING TO CHANGE Artillery Marines take on civil military operations

Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson OKINAWA MARINE STAFF

hile many units use Com- bat Town at the Central WTraining Area to sharpen their close-quarter combat skills, more than 100 Marines and sailors with Mike Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regi- ment also used the urban training area Jan. 12 to hone their civil affairs skills. During the training exercise, the Marines rehearsed establishing security in a simulated Iraqi town by routing out insurgents hidden amongst the local populace. After establishing their presence and security, the Marines turned their attention to the humanitarian side of the Marines keep a watchful eye on simulated insurgents in Combat Town. The operation by setting up and run- artillery unit’s mission was to go into the town and stabilize it to set up a civil ning a simulated civil military military operations center. In December 2005, artillery units were officially operations center. tasked to conduct civil military operations for Marine infantry battalions. The purpose of civil military operations, a formalized second- military operations centers with unit, we can still provide civil ary mission for artillery units, is support from one of the Marine affairs support no matter what.” to establish, maintain and influ- Corps Reserve’s two Civil Af- Cpl. Miguel E. Rubio, a field ence relations between military fairs Groups. artillery cannoneer with the forces and local government and By their very design, artillery unit, said even though the exer- civilian organizations. units are a perfect fit for the civil cise at Combat Town was simi- Marine Corps artillery units affairs missions and many other lar to others they have done, the were officially tasked with the secondary missions a battalion civil affairs mission was new civil military operations role could be tasked with, said Capt. to him and added a challenging by former Commandant of the Neal V. Fisher, Mike Battery’s complexity to the training. Marine Corps Gen. Michael W. commanding officer. This is why “Just like any other (Military Hagee in December 2005. The infantry commanders usually Operations in Urbanized Ter- tasking was outlined in AL- request them, he said. rain) mission, we go in, secure MAR 061/05, which states that “Artillerymen are not that the area and establish our pres- while every unit must be able different from infantrymen,” ence,” he said. “This is a little to conduct civil military opera- he said. “Infantry command- trickier, because we are not tions, the Marine Corps requires ers in places such as Iraq and going into the town with the a designated unit that is staffed Afghanistan want us because of sole intention of getting rid of and trained to lead the infantry all the tools we have. During one the insurgents and leaving. We division’s CMO in the division’s deployment, we can be a truck will now go in and ask residents battle space. The ALMAR as- company and the next a pro- what they need from us in order signs artillery units with this visional (military police) unit. to live better lives. It will be mission, which includes es- Even if we are designated a truck hard, but it will all be worth it tablishing and operating civil company or a (military police) in the end.”

Marines and sailors pay close attention to a warning order from their squad leader as he describes their patrol route through Combat Town. OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | JANUARY 26, 2007 9

Marines keep a watchful eye after clearing a room in Combat Town at the Central Training Area Jan. 12. While sharpening their close-quarter combat skills, more than 100 Marines and sailors with Mike Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment also trained for civil military operations. Photos by Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson

Lance Cpl. Jeremy Wolfe provides security for a building in Combat Town after it was cleared of insurgents. After the town was cleared, the artillery Marines simulated setting up a civil military operations center to help rebuild the community.

Marines and sailors pay close attention to a warning order from their squad leader as he describes their patrol route through Combat Town. 10 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | JANUARY 26, 2007

A monorail train arrives at Makishi Station. The monorail is a cheap, convenient way to explore Naha. Photos by Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey EXPLORING NAHA Monorail an inexpensive way to by rail navigate Okinawa’s capital city Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey To get to Omoromachi Station OKINAWA MARINE STAFF from any base on Okinawa, go south on Route 58 toward Naha. xploring Naha, Okinawa’s Shortly after entering the city, capital city, can be an inter- make a left at the Ekka Hotel, and Eesting and exciting experi- proceed to the station, which will ence. From modern shopping be on the left. If traveling south malls to ancient cultural sites, the on Route 330, pass directly under city has something for everyone. Omoromachi Station, and then Navigating the city on foot, turn right. Once you turn, the sta- however, can be time consuming, tion will be on your right. and exploring it in a car can turn Taking the bus is also an easy into a frustrating battle through option. Any southbound bus heavy traffic. The Okinawa mono- from any base will eventually end rail, called Yui-rail, is a quick, up at the Naha bus terminal at reliable and inexpensive transpor- the south end of Kokusai Street. tation alternative in the city. Asahibashi Station is just across the street. GETTING THERE USING THE MONORAIL The conductor addresses passengers entering and exiting the train. To ride the monorail, travelers first have to get to a monorail stop. Once you arrive at a station, name to the characters on the chased from the station attendant The easiest way is by car or bus. you’ll need to buy a ticket. First ticket machine, select that sta- for ¥800. If taking a car to Naha, a good find your destination on the station, enter the fare displayed on After purchasing your ticket, choice is to park near Omoroma- tion list above the ticket ma- the screen and the machine will you enter the station through the chi Station, which is co-located chines; this will also show you dispense your ticket. Each station entry gates. On the right side of with the DFS mall in Northern the cost of a ticket to that station. has an attendant who can assist the gateways there will be a place Naha. The station is the gateway Next, match the Japanese char- you. to insert your ticket. Insert your to the rest of the city. acters under the English station A one-day pass can also be pur- ticket as you walk through and OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | JANUARY 26, 2007 11

BUY THE TICKET, TAKE THE RIDE Navigating Naha via the monorail is a quick, inexpensive way to see various sites around the city including Kokusai Street and Shuri Castle. 1 2 When entering and exiting the gates to the station, deposit your ticket as you pass through, and grab it on the other side. If the fare is used up, it will not re-emerge after it is inserted.

At the entrance to each monorail station, there is a sightseeing To purchase a ticket, find your destination on the overhead map, and match map in both the Japanese characters with those on the screen of the ticket machine. Select English and your destination on the machine, and deposit the fare. All-day passes can be Japanese. purchased from the station attendant for ¥800. 3

A monorail train leaves Omoromachi Station. grab it again as it comes out on and an attendant will come to col- Naha-Kuko which is adjoined the other side. lect the remaining fare or you can to the Naha airport. Asahibashi Next, head toward the plat- pay the difference at the fare-ad- station services the Naha bus form, following the sign for the justment window. terminal at the southern end of train heading the direction you The monorail departs the Kokusai while Makishi station need to go. You can either go northernmost and southernmost services the northern end. Omo- north toward Shuri or south to- stations at 6:30 a.m. daily, and the romachi station services Naha’s ward Naha-Kuko. last train departs at 11:30 p.m. commercial district. Finally, Finally, when exiting the sta- Shuri Station is not far from tion, insert your ticket when going TRAVELERS’ GUIDE Shuri Castle. through the gates as you did when At the entrance to each station entering. If you purchased an There are 15 stations on the is a sightseeing guide map printed Passengers walk through the all-day pass, do not forget to pick monorail route, but knowing a in both English and Japanese. You gates on their way to the monorail it up on the other side. If the fare few of the major stops is helpful can use this map to go to any sta- platform at Makishi Station. is more than what you purchased on your first ride. tion and find something interest- your ticket for, the gate will close The first monorail station is ing to do. 12 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | JANUARY 26, 2007

Dieticians with JCC, a bento company, display foods volunteers of the Chample Study 3, will be eating for four weeks. The study is the third in a series studying the effects of a traditional Okinawan diet on a person’s longevity. Photos by Lance Cpl. David Rogers Food for thought receive vegetables such as goya, green papaya, handama and sakuna. A four-day supply of Researchers study lunch and dinner bento will be delivered once a week to pick-up points on each base. Subjects can eat breakfast at their own eﬀects of Okinawan discretion. Subjects on the Okinawan diet have “ad-lib days” Friday through Sunday, which allow them to eat whatever they want. However, diet on Americans subjects are encouraged to maintain the East- Lance Cpl. David Rogers ern diet on ad-lib days as well, and they must OKINAWA MARINE STAFF drink Goya juice on those days, Willcox said. Subjects will record their own blood pres- ith help from about 150 Americans sure readings daily with a device provided living on Okinawa, researchers from by the researchers. Participants will also Wtwo local universities are studying the Vegetables that volunteers will be eating sit on have their blood and urine tested three times potentially life-extending effects of a tradi- display at the Community Center. throughout the study, he said. tional Okinawan diet on Westerners. Results from Chample Study 1, which Dr. Hidemi Todoriki, a professor at the Marine Corps Community Services, has been studied women ages 18 to 36, were recently University of the Ryukyus, is the princi- serving as liaison between the researchers published in a medical journal about hyper- pal researcher of the Chample Study 3, the and the American community. MCCS put out tension. Volunteers in the study stuck to the third in a series of studies on the effects of advertisements in publications, but Rosen same diet plan as Chample Study 3, and the the Okinawan diet. Todoriki and four other said most information about the project was results showed signs that the subjects’ chanc- researchers are attempting to determine spread by word of mouth and e-mail. es of getting hypertension, which can lead to whether Okinawan vegetables can contribute All the volunteers were split into two stroke, heart attack and heart failure, were to a person’s longevity. groups, and each group was given its own reduced. “Typical Okinawan diet and dietary habits schedule of meals and vegetable juices they Chample Study 1 also showed that young are said to be a major contributing factor to were to consume. Okinawan women are not eating the same the longevity of Okinawans,” said Dr. Craig Volunteers will eat a Western diet for the amount of vegetables as their elders, accord- Willcox, an assistant professor with the first two weeks. Group A will then begin eating to Willcox. Willcox and his colleagues Okinawa Prefectural University-College of ing the Okinawan diet, while group B contin- fear that the traditional Okinawan diet may Nursing and co-principal researcher of the ues the Western diet. The groups will switch get lost over time. study. diets after four weeks and continue that way “We’re trying to bring the Okinawan diet to Researchers asked for healthy American for the remaining four weeks. a wider audience,” he said. volunteers between the ages of 40 and 69 to The schedule is intended to allow research- Chample Study 2 was a related study of begin the Okinawan vegetable diet to deter- ers to see how group A’s eating habits and married couples between ages 45 and 65. The mine whether the diet will cause changes health are affected after they are no longer researchers are still analyzing the data from to vital signs that can contribute to a longer, restricted to the Okinawan diet. The research- that study. healthier life, he said. ers may also track group B’s health on the All data from Chample Study 3 will be Test subjects gathered at Camp Foster’s Western diet to see how their health changes compiled and analyzed to be published in a Community Center Jan. 19 to get the informa- once they are put on the Okinawan diet. medical journal. Willcox doesn’t expect the tion and resources needed to participate in Bento, single-portion takeout meals com- results of Chample Study 2 to be published the 10-week study, which began the same day. mon in Japanese cuisine, will be provided as until sometime next year, but preliminary Staci Rosen, the wellness director for the primary diet of test subjects. They will results should be released in June. OKINAWA MARINE | SPORTS | JANUARY 26, 2007 13 Why the Colts will win Super Bowl XLI

or the first time in 36 years, the Indianapo- lis Colts are in a posi- Lance Cpl. Ftion to be crowned National Warren Peace Football League champions when they face the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI in Miami Feb. 4. On the other side of the Skeptics of Indianapolis ball, the Colts offense can quarterback Peyton Man- always be relied upon to ning say he has never prov- chew up yards and put up en himself when it counted, points. Manning was the even when he surpassed league’s top-rated passer Dan Marino’s record of during the regular season, Jefferson Brink throws Dan Hanvichith, as the two grapplers compete in the 211-pound most touchdown passes in racking up 4,397 yards weight class of the 2005 All-Marine Wrestling Tournament. U.S. Marine Corps file photo by Cpl. J. Agg a season with 49 in 2004. I and 31 touchdowns while believe this is the year that running back Joseph Addai Man- anchored the backfield, ning providing Indy a balanced Semper Fit announces SPORTS and the attack. Addai rushed for COMMENTARY Colts more than a thousand silence yards during the regular critics season. With so many 2007 All-Marine tryouts who say they can’t win the weapons, I believe the Colts big one. But Manning won’t have more than enough Okinawa Marine staff experience, numbers of bouts and results be alone in this fight. offensive firepower to move in the past two years. The Colts defense has the ball through the air he Marine Corps Community come on strong in the against Chicago’s mediocre Services Semper Fit athletic office Women’s Basketball postseason to compliment pass defense. Trecently announced dates for various The All-Marine Women’s Basket- its prolific offense. In the The biggest hurdle for All-Marine athletic events. ball Team trial camp will be held Feb. second half of last week’s the Indy offense will be 16–March 9 at MCB, Camp Lejeune. The AFC championship game, finding running lanes in Wrestling armed forces women’s Basketball cham- the Indy defense held the Chicago’s fifth-ranked rush The 2007 All-Marine Wrestling Team pionship will be held March 10-18 at Fort New England Patriots to a defense. Though the Colts trials will be Feb. 16–March 9 at Marine Indiantown Gap, Pa. mere eight yards rushing, are mostly an aerial threat, Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. The Marines interested must submit sports which was a key factor in a solid ground game will be Armed Forces Wrestling Championship applications to the HQMC Semper Fit its thrilling 38-34 come- needed to keep Chicago’s will be March 21-25 at Fort Carson, Co. office no later than Feb 14. Applications from-behind victory. secondary guessing, and Marines interested in trying out for must include past basketball experience. The resurgent defense is Addai is capable of provid- the All-Marine Team must submit sports Applications can be found at http:// welcomed news for Colts ing that balance. applications to the Headquarters Marine www.usmc-mccs.org/sports and the Sem- fans. The Indy defense, This is the year Man- Corps Semper Fit office by Feb 1. per Fit Athletics office on Camp Foster. which ranked second ning bumps the monkey off Applications must include past wres- Resumes must contain command en- against the rush among his back. After coming up tling experience, weight class, number of dorsement stating the Marine will be playoff teams, will likely empty in the playoffs five matches competed in and results over the made available to attend all events if face its stiffest rushing consecutive seasons, and last two years. selected. Marines on Okinawa must turn test of the season – now finally sidestepping their in their completed application to the tasked with corralling New England nemesis, the Boxing Semper Fit athletic office located on the Chicago’s backfield tandem Colts are poised to over- The All-Marine boxing trials will second floor of the MCCS building on of Thomas Jones and Cedric come their recent champi- be held at MCB Camp Lejeune, Feb. 9 Camp Foster. Benson. In last week’s NFC onship drought. – March 4. The Armed Forces Boxing For more information about these championship game versus Only time will tell who Championship will be held March 5-10 at and other All-Marine tryouts, contact the New Orleans Saints, will be wearing Super Bowl Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. the Semper Fit athletic office at 645- Jones and Benson com- rings Feb. 4, but I believe Marines interested must submit appli- 3677/3509 or log onto http://www.usmc- bined for 183 rushing yards the Colts will prevail, and cations to the HQMC Semper Fit office by mccs.org, and follow the links to recre- and three touchdowns in Manning will finally win Feb 1. Resumes must include past boxing ation, fitness and sports. Chicago’s blowout victory. the big one.

Marines with Marine Aircraft Group MAG-36 Marines take the cup 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Okinawa Marine staff ment, but MAG-36 proved to be the claim the formidable team, going undefeated soccer title of Marines with Marine Aircraft in four matches. the 2007 first Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Many of the players attributed quarter Camp won the 2007 First Quarter Camp their success to forward striker Commander’s Commander’s Cup Jan. 7 at the Gun- Jose Gomez, who, among other Cup Jan. 7. ners Fitness Center Soccer Field. things, scored the only goal of the Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso Seven teams competed during the championship game with less than double-elimination soccer tourna- two minutes remaining. 14 OKINAWA MARINE | MARKETPLACE | JANUARY 26, 2007

IN THEATERS SINGLE MARINE PROGRAM SCHEDULE Cherry Blossom Festival Camp Hansen, 9-11 a.m. Camp Schwab, 9 a.m. JAN. 26-FEB. 1 Jan. 28 Camp Hansen, 9:30 a.m. Start times are subject to change without notice. Okinawa World Trip Camp Courtney, 10:15 a.m. Call in advance to confirm show times. Departure times: Feb. 10 Camp Kinser: 8:30 a.m. (Sign up by Feb. 7) Bring: Yen for entrance fees, MCAS Futenma: 9 a.m. lunch and souvenirs KADENA FOSTER Camp Foster: 9:30 a.m. Departure times: 634-4422 645-3465 Camp Courtney: 9 a.m. Camp Foster, 10 a.m. Dress: Appropriate civilian attire Camp Hansen: 9:45 a.m. MCAS Futenma, 10:30 a.m. FRIDAY The Holiday (PG-13), 6 p.m.; FRIDAY Code Name: The Cleaner Camp Schwab: 10:15 a.m. Camp Kinser, 11 a.m. STAR Program Turistas (R), 9 p.m. (PG-13), 7 p.m.; Turistas (R), 10 p.m. Feb. 14-15 SATURDAY Everyone’s Hero (G), SATURDAY Happy Feet (PG), 1 p.m.; Bring: Yen for souvenirs and Bring: Yen for entrance fees, (Sign up Feb. 7) noon; The Holiday (PG-13), 3 p.m.; Code Name: The Cleaner (PG-13), 4, lunch; comfortable walking lunch and souvenirs Borat (R), 7 p.m. p.m., 7 p.m.; Turistas (R), 10 p.m. shoes Departure times: SUNDAY Flicka (PG), noon; The SUNDAY Happy Feet (G), 1 p.m.; Dress: Appropriate civilian attire Camp Kinser, 7 a.m. Holiday (PG-13), 3 p.m.; Turistas (R), Code Name: The Cleaner (PG-13), 4 Dress: Appropriate civilian attire MCAS Futenma, 7:30 a.m. 7 p.m. p.m.; The Holiday (PG-13), 7 p.m. Feb. 11 Camp Foster, 7:55 a.m. MONDAY Borat (R), 7 p.m. MONDAY Code Name: The Cleaner Financial Planning Class (Sign up by Feb. 7) (PG-13), 7 p.m. Jan. 31 Bring: Yen for entrance fees, TUESDAY The Holiday (PG-13), (Sign up by Jan. 26) Departure times: lunch and souvenirs 7 p.m. TUESDAY The Holiday (PG-13), 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY Turistas (R), Contact the Single Marine Program Office at 645-3681 for more information. 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY Turistas (R), 7 p.m. All pick-up points will be at Semper Fit gyms or the Foster Field House. THURSDAY Code Name: The Cleaner THURSDAY Freedom Writers (PG-13), 7 p.m. (PG-13), 7 p.m. CHAPEL SCHEDULE

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