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December 15, 2006 www.okinawa.usmc.mil Marines, sailors jump through Ie Shima sky

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IE SHIMA — Marines and sailors from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion joined Combat Logistics Regiment 3’s Air Delivery Platoon to take advantage of one of the last parachute oppor- tunities of the year, jumping onto Ie Shima Dec. 5. Both units have missions that re- quire parachute training throughout the year, and they used the training Finding to familiarize new Marines with the SF-10A parachute, the parachute fielded by most special operations units and the entire Marine Corps. the spirit At the U.S. Army Airborne School, Marines train with the older model Holiday parade lights up Kinser T-10 parachute. Two-year-old William Figueroa holds up a piece of candy thrown out by Marines on a float in the Camp For many of the Marines, the jump Kinser Parade Dec. 8. SEE STORY ON PAGE 10. Photo by Lance Cpl. David Rogers was their first with the SF-10A, ac- cording to 1st Lt. Dan Hinkson, the platoon’s officer-in-charge. The jump- ers are required to have three training jumps with it before being able to use Marines provide ‘Goodwill’ to Philippines it in an operational capacity. “The amount of time it takes Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso to complete the transition varies OKINAWA MARINE STAFF depending on the opportunities,” Hinkson said. “Sometimes all three CAMP HANSEN — Though the event has been jumps can be completed in one day, planned for months, after four typhoons hammered but these jumpers might not get their the Republic of the Philippines recently, III Marine next jump until (Exercise) Balikatan Expeditionary Brigade’s Operation Goodwill comes (in February).” at an opportune time to provide support to the dam- All jump-status units in the mili- aged country, organizers of the effort said Dec. 9. tary must jump at least once every Marines will distribute more than 6,600 toys as quarter to maintain proficiency, part of 22,000 pounds of items that also include and Hinkson said he tries to get his Navy Lt. Bruce Vaughan (right) and Pfc. Richard Akta clothes, sporting goods, and health care and food platoon out to jump once a month. Ie sort through toys on Camp Hansen for Operation items to several communities throughout the Phil- Shima jumps only happen for Hink- Goodwill Dec. 9. Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso ippines Dec. 13-19. The delivery is the first part of son’s platoon about two or three times the annual “Operation Goodwill.” The second part Volunteers have worked each year since to gather a year, however. The majority of the will take place in January 2007. donations and deliver toys and supplies to Filipino unit’s airborne exercises take place Marines, service members and their families children over the holiday season. during bilateral training exercises in Okinawa created this program in 2003 to show Volunteers gathered on Camp Hansen Dec. 9, throughout the Pacific Rim. appreciation to the children and families of the dedicating their Saturday morning to preparing the During the Ie Shima jump, Ma- Philippines for welcoming them during annual gifts for shipment. rines who used the SF-10A for the bilateral exercises. SEE GOODWILL ON PAGE 6 SEE JUMP ON PAGE 9

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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, N.C. | The Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James. T. Conway listens to a question during a town hall For more Marine Corps stories and photos, meeting Nov. 30. Photo by Sgt. Clinton Cvisit http://www.orpmarines.mil S Firstbrook

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii | Marines assigned to Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, position for a rifle salute during a joint U.S. Navy/National Park Service ceremony commemorating the 65th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor Dec. 7. More than 1,500 Pearl Harbor survivors, their families and friends from around the nation joined more than 2,000 distinguished guests and the general public for the annual observance. Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class James E. Foehl

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION BEAUFORT, S.C. Maj. Kevin Murray, a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251, pauses for a moment to kiss his wife Maria while holding his son Kyle after returning to the air station Nov. 17 after completing a seven-month deployment aboard the USS Enterprise. Photo by Lance Cpl. Jenn HABBANIYAH, Iraq | Sgt. Kristopher Battles, a combat illustrator for the I Marine Expeditionary Farr Force, draws a sketch of his commanding officer Nov. 18. Photo by Sgt. Adaecus G. Brooks OKINAWA MARINE | OPINION & EDITORIAL | DECEMBER 15, 2006 3 ‘Active Duty Alerts’ guard against identity theft

Federal Trade Commission Your credit report can be a tool verify your identity before issuing companies to place an alert. The to help you guard against identity you credit. The business may try to company you call is required to he last thing you want to theft, which occurs when someone contact you directly, but if you’re contact the other two, which will worry about while you’re on uses your personal information on deployment, that may be impos- place an alert on their versions of Tdeployment is someone as- – like your name, your Social Secu- sible. As a result, the law allows your report, as well. If your con- suming your identity to commit rity number, or your credit card you to use a personal representa- tact information changes before financial fraud. Now, you don’t number – to commit fraud. Identity tive to place or remove an alert. your alert expires, remember to have to. Amendments to the Fair thieves may use your information Active duty alerts on your update it. Credit Reporting Act allow you to open a new credit card account report are effective for one When you place an to place an “Active Duty Alert” in in your name. Then, when they year, unless you request EQUIFAX alert, your name will be your credit report. According to don’t pay the bills, the delinquent that the alert be removed 1-800-525-6285 removed from the nation- the Federal Trade Commission, one account is reported on your credit sooner. If your deploy- EXPERIAN wide consumer reporting of the agencies that enforces the report. Inaccurate or fraudulent in- ment lasts longer, you may 1-888-397-3742 companies’ marketing FCRA, the alert requires creditors formation could affect your ability place another alert on TRANS UNION lists for prescreened offers to verify your identity before grant- to get credit, insurance, or housing, your report. 1-800-680-7289 of credit and insurance ing credit in your name. now or in the future. People whose To place an “active for two years – unless you Your credit report contains in- identities have been stolen can duty” alert, or to have it ask that your name be formation on where you live, how spend months or years cleaning up removed, call the toll-free fraud placed on the lists before then. Pre- you pay your bills, and whether the mess the thieves have made of number of one of the three nation- screened offers – sometimes called you’ve been sued, arrested, or filed their names and credit records. wide consumer reporting compa- “preapproved” offers – are based on for bankruptcy. Nationwide con- If you are a member of the nies: Equifax, Experian or Trans information in your credit report sumer reporting companies sell the military and away from your usual Union. The company will require that indicates you meet certain information to creditors, insurers, duty station, you may place an you to provide appropriate proof of criteria set by the offeror. employers, and other businesses “active duty alert” on your credit your identity, which may include To learn more about identity that use it to evaluate applications report to help minimize the risk of your Social Security number, your theft and your credit rights under for credit, and a host of other activi- identity theft while you are de- name, address and other personal the FCRA and the Fair and Accu- ties, including insurance, employ- ployed. When a business sees the information. rate Credit Transactions Act, visit ment, or renting a home. alert on your credit report, it must Contact only one of the three http://ftc.gov/credit. Simple measures could help you stay healthy this fl u season Maj. Ivette Sterling Regular soap can be used; antibacterial and then touch their eyes, nose or mouth. soap is not necessary and may contribute to Germs can live for two hours or more on sur- accination is not the only way to the growing problem of antibiotic resistance. faces such as doorknobs, desks and tables. help prevent the flu. There are many When soap and water are not available, Viruses that infect the nose, throat and precautionary steps available to stay use alcohol-based disposable hand wipes or lungs cause flu-like illnesses. The flu usu- healthyV this winter. gel sanitizers. If using a gel, rub the gel in ally spreads from person to person. Always Perhaps the simplest and most effective your hands until dry. The gel doesn’t need cough or sneeze into a tissue and then throw way is to make sure hands are washed often water to work; the alcohol in the gel kills it away. with soap and warm water. Rubbing hands germs that cause colds and the flu. However, When feeling ill, stay home from work and together vigorously and scrubbing all surfac- alcohol-based disposable hand wipes or gel keep sick children home from school or day es is strongly recommended. People should sanitizers do not remove dirt. care. And keep in mind, most people with continue this for at least 20 seconds. It is the Avoid touching the eyes, nose or mouth. flu will recover just fine. soap combined with the scrubbing action Germs are often spread when people touch Sterling serves with the 374th Medical Op- that helps dislodge and remove germs. something that is contaminated with germs erations Squadron on Yokota Air Base, Japan.

MARINE CORPS FACT CHECK UNIFORM REGULATIONS Q: If I have an idea for a change to the Marine Corps Uniform regulations, how would I go about submitting it? If you would like to propose a change to MCO P1020.34, Marine Corps Uniform Regulations, submit your recommendation, via your chain of command, in naval letter format to: CMC (MCUB), 2200 Lester St, Quantico, VA 22134. Make sure you fully describe the rationale behind the proposal; and, if possible, A: include a diagram illustrating the change. Additionally, ensure you provide a good point of contact and phone number, because the board will have to contact you at some point in the process. Any requests received without command endorsement will be returned without action (where appropriate).

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CHANGE IN WINTER BREAK DATES The Department of Defense Education Activity will adjust its winter holiday break schedule to begin at the close of school on Dec. 20, 2006, and end Jan. 7, 2007. This adjustment will allow students and fami- lies two additional days at the beginning of the holiday break which was originally scheduled to begin at the close of school on Dec. 22. The change in the winter holiday break schedule will affect Department of Defense Schools (DoDDS) in Europe and the Pacifi c.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS/DECORATIONS During the holiday season, outside lighting should not be left on throughout the night. All lights/decorations should be turned off by 10 p.m. All holiday lights REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES | U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Kristie A. Kenney (left) and Philippine Sen. Richard and external decorations must be removed J. Gordon (top right), who is also the chairman of the Philippine National Red Cross, team up with Marines from the by Jan. 3. operations section, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, and members of the Japanese Red Cross to load relief supplies onto a truck at Ninoy Aquino International Airport bound for Bicol to help victims of Super TO SUBMIT A BRIEF, send an e-mail to Typhoon Reming. The initial relief shipment from the U.S. included $130,000 worth of supplies, including 200 rolls of [email protected] or fax your request plastic sheeting for shelter, 7,600 water containers and 7,000 family hygiene kits. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Embassy to DSN 645-3803. The Okinawa Marine accepts briefs from nonprofit organizations only. The deadline for submitting a brief is noon every Friday. The Okinawa Marine reserves the right to edit all submitted material. HOLIDAY CHAPEL EVENTS AND SERVICES CAMP SCHWAB CAMP FOSTER MCAS FUTENMA Dec. 24 Dec. 22 Dec. 4-22 GOODWILL FROM PAGE 1 8:30 a.m., Catholic Mass - 4th Sunday of 6 p.m., Orthodox Nativity Royal Hours, 5:15 a.m., Catholic Matins “We were in the Philippines a month and Orthodox Chapel (Morning Prayer) 9:30 a.m., Episcopal Sunday Service 8 p.m., Jewish Shabbat Service with a 5 p.m., Catholic Mass a half ago,” said Navy Lt. Bruce Vaughan, the 11 a.m., Protestant Sunday Service Menorah Lighting, Chapel Annex 5:30 p.m., Catholic Eucharistic chaplain for the 31st Marine Expeditionary 8 p.m., Catholic Christmas Vigil Mass Dec. 24 Adoration Unit’s battalion landing team. “During our 10:30 p.m., Protestant Midnight 8:30 a.m., Protestant Sunday Worship 6:20 p.m., Catholic Benediction Communion Service Service Dec. 24 training we were exposed to the country’s pov- Dec. 31 9:30 a.m., Orthodox Divine Liturgy of St 9 a.m., Contemporary Worship Service erty and decided we would take every opportu- 8:30 a.m., Catholic Sunday Mass John Chrysostom, Orthodox Chapel 12 p.m., Catholic Mass - 4th Sunday of nity we had to do something for these people. 9:30 a.m., Episcopal Sunday Service 10 a.m., Catholic Mass - 4th Sunday of Advent 11 a.m., Protestant Sunday Service Advent 7 p.m., Carols by Candlelight (The BLT Marines) always ask to do more.” Jan. 1 11:30 a.m., Gospel Sunday Service Dec. 25 Master Sgt. William McClelland, another 8:30 a.m., Catholic Mass - Solemnity of 12 p.m., Church of Christ Sunday Service 12 p.m., Catholic Christmas Day Mass BLT volunteer, said he, like so many others Mary, Mother of God (Bldg. 455) Dec. 31 2 p.m., Latter Day Saints Sunday Service 9 a.m., Contemporary Worship Service in the battalion, had been to the Philippines CAMP HANSEN 5 p.m., Catholic Mass 12 p.m., Catholic Sunday Mass many times and wanted to help those less (East Chapel) 6 p.m., Orthodox Nativity Eve Compline Jan. 1 fortunate. Dec. 24 Service, Orthodox Chapel 12 p.m., Catholic Mass – Solemnity of 10 a.m., Catholic Mass - 4th Sunday of 6:30 p.m., Protestant Christmas Eve Mary the Mother of God “About every third kid in the Philippines Advent Candlelight Service is poor,” said Navy Cmdr. Manual A. Biadog, 10 p.m., Catholic Christmas Vigil Mass Dec. 25 CAMP KINSER III MEF Headquarters Group chaplain. “In Dec. 25 Midnight, Catholic Dec. 15 10 a.m., Catholic Christmas Day Mass 9:30 p.m., Orthodox Divine Liturgy of 6:30 p.m., Catholic Penance Service the last four months they’ve been hit by four Dec. 31 Nativity, Orthodox Chapel and confessions super typhoons, and they’re about to get hit 10 a.m., Catholic Sunday Mass 10 a.m., Catholic Christmas Day Mass Dec. 24 by a fifth. So we’re bringing them goodwill Jan. 1 Dec. 31 9:30 a.m., Protestant Sunday Worship 10 a.m., Catholic Mass - Solemnity of 8:30 a.m., Protestant Sunday Worship Service holiday items to make their Christmas a little Mary, Mother of God 9:30 a.m., Orthodox Sunday Service 11 a.m., Catholic Mass – 4th Sunday of bit better.” 10 a.m., Catholic Sunday Mass Advent Retired Gunnery Sgt. Eugene Humphrey, CAMP HANSEN 11:30 a.m., Gospel Sunday Service 12:30 p.m., Gospel Christmas Eve (West Chapel) 12 p.m., Church of Christ Sunday Service Service who now works for Marine Corps Community Dec. 24 (Bldg. 455) 7 p.m., Protestant Christmas Eve Service Services, is one of many volunteers dedicated 11 a.m., Protestant Christmas Eve Service 2 p.m., Latter Day Saints Sunday Service and Christmas Pageant to making sure the children get something 6 p.m., Lessons and Carols Jan. 1 Dec. 25 Dec. 31 10 a.m., Catholic Mass – Solemnity of Midnight, Catholic Midnight Mass for the holidays. Humphrey plans to dress 11 a.m., Protestant Sunday Service Mary, Mother of God 11 a.m., Catholic Christmas Day in a Santa suit and deliver his toys to several Jan. 6 Mass orphanages and shelters. CAMP COURTNEY 9:30 a.m., Orthodox Divine Liturgy of Dec. 31 Dec. 24 , Orthodox Chapel 9:30 a.m., Protestant Sunday Worship “For the last 10 years, I’ve bought toys 8 a.m., Catholic Mass - 4th Sunday of Service year-round and sent them to the Philippines,” Advent CAMP LESTER 11 a.m., Catholic Sunday Mass Humphrey said. 9:30 a.m., Protestant Sunday Service Dec. 24 10:30 p.m., Gospel Watch Night 11 a.m. Catholic Mass - 4th Sunday of 8 a.m., Catholic Mass - 4th Sunday of Advent Service Individual members of the military com- Advent 10 a.m., Protestant Worship Service with Jan. 1 munity on Okinawa and organizations, such 5:30 p.m., Catholic Christmas Eve Christmas Pageant 4 p.m., Catholic Mass – Solemnity of Mary as Kubasaki High School’s Junior Reserve Children’s Mass 12 p.m., Gospel Christmas Choir Concert the Mother of God 7 p.m., Protestant Lessons and Carols 4 p.m., Catholic Christmas Pageant Officer Training Corps and Toys For Tots, Dec. 25 5 p.m., Catholic Christmas Vigil Mass CAMP McTUREOUS contributed more than 7,000 pounds of food, 9:30 a.m., Protestant Christmas Holy 7 p.m., Protestant Family Christmas Eve Dec. 22 toys and clothes to be added to the 5,000 Communion Service Service 4 p.m., 2nd Annual Christmas Program 11 a.m., Catholic Christmas Day Mass Dec. 25 with Dinner pounds already in the Philippines. Dec. 31 8 a.m., Catholic Christmas Day Mass Dec. 24 III MEF plans on sending another shipment 8 a.m., Catholic Sunday Mass 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist (Episcopal/ 9:45 a.m., Lutheran Sunday Service of supplies in mid-January and will accept 9:30 a.m., Protestant Sunday Service Lutheran) (Hospital Chapel) 12:30 p.m., Gospel Sunday Service 11 a.m., Catholic Sunday Mass Dec. 31 7 p.m., Lutheran Christmas Eve Service gifts for the children Dec. 13-19 and dona- 6 p.m., Protestant Sunday Service 8 a.m., Catholic Sunday Mass (St. Martin of Tours Fellowship) tions until the next shipment time. Anyone Jan. 1 10 a.m., Protestant Festival of Lessons & Dec. 31 interested in donating may contact Biadog at 11 a.m., Catholic Mass - Solemnity of Carols 9:45 a.m., Lutheran Sunday Service Mary, Mother of God 12 p.m., Gospel Sunday Service 8 p.m., Gospel Watch Night Service 623-4694.

FOR THE DINING FACILITY SCHEDULE, VISIT HTTP://WWW.OKINAWA.USMC.MIL OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | DECEMBER 15, 2006 5 Crime scene investigators gather in Okinawa for advanced training course Gunnery Sgt. Mark E. Bradley Though the training includ- OKINAWA MARINE STAFF ed everything from advanced photography to blood spatter CAMP FOSTER — In recent analysis, Griffey said it was years, television dramas about the opportunity to liaison and crime scene investigators have share ideas with fellow special become a pop culture phe- agents and investigators that nomenon. many participants found most Every week, Hollywood- beneficial. polished investigators piece Griffey also stressed how together blood-soaked crime important the training is in scenes with lightning profi- maintaining skills and profi- ciency and seemingly infal- ciency with rapidly changing Cpl. Louis O. Lopez looks at an exhibit in the 3rd Marine Division Historical Room at the lible results. But for real CSI technology used in investiga- Division headquarters building on Camp Courtney Dec. 4. Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson types, the answers don’t come tions. so easy, and crime investiga- A unique example of such tions are measured in days specialized skills is the use of ‘Fighting Third’ dedicates and weeks instead of com- entomology in crime scene in- mercial breaks. vestigations. Though the study “What takes 60 minutes on of bugs would seem to have lit- Historical Room on Courtney TV can take us six months,” tle relevance at a crime scene, said Special Agent Kiyomi M. the exact opposite is true if Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson heavy enemy resistance there. Griffey, the team leader for the that crime scene involves a OKINAWA MARINE STAFF During the Korean War, 3rd MarDiv Major Case Response Team on dead body, Griffey said. When relocated to Camp Gifu, Japan in sup- Okinawa. a human being dies, insects CAMP COURTNEY — Marines and port of 1st MarDiv. The “Fighting Third” What television does begin to enter the body almost sailors with 3rd Marine Division re- remained there in a readiness posture accurately portray is that immediately. Knowing the cently dedicated the unit’s Historical until 1965 when they were called to crime scene investigating has traits and life cycles of those Room during a ribbon cutting ceremony action in Vietnam. The division set up evolved to include a variety of insects can help investigators at the Division headquarters building on a compound at Danang Air Base and high-tech instruments and sci- determine the time of death Camp Courtney Dec. 4. fought for four years in the communist entific analysis that requires of a victim. Brigadier Gen. Mastin M. Robeson, country before finally settling at its highly technical skills. During the blood spatter the 3rd MarDiv commanding general, present location on Camp Courtney. To keep those skills sharp, analysis portion of the train- cut the ceremonial ribbon to the room Seabees with Naval Mobile Construc- nearly 30 investigators from 13 ing, investigators focused on honoring the division’s Marines and tion Battalion 1 helped renovate the military law enforcement agen- the skills required to analyze sailors past and present. room during their final month deployed cies throughout the Pacific blood left at a scene to help de- “The main intent of the room is to to Okinawa. The Seabees left Dec. 5 theater converged on Okinawa termine an accurate sequence reinforce pride among the division’s to return to their home base at Naval for a three-day course Nov. of events. Marines and sailors and allow them to Construction Battalion Center Gulfport, 29-Dec. 1, covering advanced The course also included reflect on its history,” said Col. Scott Miss., after a six-month deployment sup- crime scene investigation fingerprint-lifting techniques, Buran, 3rd MarDiv chief of staff. porting operations here. procedures. the use of specialized forensic The room will also serve as a place “We were glad to help out because of Naval Criminal Investiga- light sources and the practi- for Marines and sailors to take a break what the Marines stand for,” said Petty tive Service Resident Agency cal application of Blue Star, away from their busy schedules. Com- Officer 2nd Class Armando Camerota, a Okinawa, Japan – the largest a chemical that can indicate plete with wireless Internet and a new builder with the battalion and a native of military criminal investi- where blood has been after it television, the new room offers service Hampden, Mass. “For all that (the Divi- gative office in the Pacific has been washed away. members the opportunity to keep up sion) has accomplished, we felt a sense theater – hosted the course, The training culminated with current events and check personal of pride in doing this for the Marines.” which was designed to give with a crime scenario that e-mail. Robeson expressed his appreciation participants the tools to collect included the use of biological “This is a place where they can use for the Seabees hard work. and preserve the maximum chemical agents. The investi- some off time and learn more about the “The Seabee community continues to amount of evidence possible at gators brought in experts from division’s (accomplishments) all the way demonstrate on a daily basis that they a crime scene, said Mari Nash, Marine Corps Bases Japan Fire from the Battle of Bougainville to the embody the spirit of the Corps as well as supervisory special agent with Department to decontaminate wars in Afghanistan and Iraq,” Buran any organization with which we serve,” the Okinawa NCIS office. the scene before they moved said. “Aside from them getting reac- he said. “Their can-do spirit comple- With the experienced per- in. quainted with our history, they work ments our motto – Semper Fidelis.” sonnel and vast resources Griffey said that portion of really hard and need to get away from Cpl. Louis O. Lopez, a logistics and here, Okinawa was the ob- the exercise was very benefi- the office from time to time to relax.” embarkation specialist with the Divi- vious choice to present the cial as the two sides worked The “Fighting Third” traces its ori- sion, said the room will be a good way training, Nash said. One of closely together to ensure the gins back to Sept. 16, 1942, the date it to learn and relax since the workload the agency’s main goals was investigating agents would not was established at Marine Corps Base of the Marines in his office sometimes to enhance the ability of ev- be exposed to undue harm and Camp Elliot, San Diego. The division keeps them there during lunch. eryone involved to serve their the evidence at the scene was first saw action in 1943 after moving its “I think a lot of Marines and sailors respective commands. not compromised. headquarters to Guadalcanal, located will use this room since we are always Griffey led the course, and The event was a success, in the Solomon Islands in the Pacific, here,” he said. “Not only does the room NCIS Special Agents Ken and NCIS officials plan fu- where special training and rehearsals give us a lot of information about our Wheeler from Korea and Eliza- ture training events that may for the Battle of Bougainville were un- past and what we are doing right now beth Toomer from Yokosuka, include members of local na- derway. For approximately two months, in Iraq and Afghanistan, it also gives us Japan, rounded out the train- tional law enforcement agen- the division fought against stiff and a new way to unwind from jobs.” ing team. cies, Griffey said. 6 OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | DECEMBER 15, 2006 Aikido grand master visits Kubasaki

Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett OKINAWA MARINE STAFF

CAMP FOSTER — When Aikido Grand Master Nobuo Maekawa used Mike Siegel’s flowing force, or Ai Ki, against him during a mar- tial arts demonstration Dec. 4, the Kubasaki High School sophomore’s Christopher E. Dickinson, an English thoughts were simple: “It was teacher at Kubasaki and Aikido cool.” instructor, demonstrates Aikido An Aikido practitioner for more techniques to Kubasaki students. than 40 years, Maekawa offered private lessons for students at the have a long, long future,” he said. Camp Foster school, instructing in “For them to know the old mar- English for the first time in the 26 tial arts is the best way to keep it years he’s spent teaching the art. alive. I try to teach as much of the Christopher E. Dickinson, an younger generations as I can, be English teacher at Kubasaki, ar- it American, Japanese, Chinese or ranged the visit. Dickinson, who whoever.” has studied Aikido at Maekawa’s Maekawa founded a martial arts dojo in for eight years, gives society in called Meikaku- free after-school Aikido lessons to kai, which translates to “calling Kubasaki students. cranes.” He said the name repre- “I have been studying various sents a symbol of brotherhood. martial arts for over 35 years and I After private lessons with believe Aikido is the purest form of Maekawa, the Kubasaki students self-defense,” Dickinson explained. participated in a half-hour Aikido “Everything students learn they can demonstration for the entire school apply to their life because it teaches in the gymnasium. that you don’t have to use force, but “He doesn’t grab you for the instead, use balance and control.” moves; he makes it so you can’t let Aikido focuses not on punching go of him or his stick,” Siegel said. or kicking opponents, but rather on “People were saying ‘just let go of using an opponent’s energy to gain it,’ but you can’t. He locks your control of him or throw him away muscles or something.” from oneself. It places great empha- The students who participated sis on motion and the dynamics of in the demonstration were awed movement. after meeting the Grand Master Maekawa said he has dedicated of the martial art they had been much of his career to teaching studying. young people the techniques and “It felt like such an honor to have Grand Master Noduo Maekawa, the head Aikido martial arts instructor, philosophy behind Aikido and has classes with the Grand Master,” demonstrates Aikido techniques on Miyara Masahiro, an instructor and been around the world doing so. sophomore Cameron J. Czaja said. student under Maekawa, to Kubasaki High School students in the gym “I want to teach the younger “I learned a lot from him, and it was here Nov. 4. Photos by Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett generation because the children really fun at the same time.”

run with more than 2,000 people?” said Lance Cpl. Edward Harris, a light armored vehicle MEU kicks off crewman with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regi- ment, currently serving as the 31st MEU’s bat- talion landing team. “This was a good way to get Motivation Day everyone together and have a good time.” “It’s a shame that we couldn’t play sports out here,” McKay said. “We just wanted to ensure the safety of our troops because the fields were with unit run a mess.” Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson After the run, the Marines and sailors gath- OKINAWA MARINE STAFF ered at the House of Pain Fitness Center where the unit’s commanding officer and sergeant CAMP HANSEN — Early morning cadence major congratulated their Marines and sailors More than 2,000 Marines and sailors with the 31st echoed across Camp Hansen Dec. 8 as more than on recent successful deployments and held prize Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in a unit 2,000 Marines and sailors with the 31st Marine run to kick off the unit’s Motivation Day Dec. 8 on drawings. Expeditionary Unit set off on a unit run to kick Camp Hansen. Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson “As I said all along, there was one force that off the unit’s Motivation Day. stands tall against the storm, and that is the As the 31st MEU wraps up its fall deploy- 31st MEU’s sergeant major. “The (commanding people sitting in this room right now,” said 31st ment, unit leaders organized the event to show officer) and I wanted to show our appreciation MEU Commanding Officer Col. John L. Mayer, their appreciation for the hard work of their for a job well done.” speaking at the fitness center. “The places we Marines and sailors. Leaders with the unit cancelled planned have been – the schools there are better off “This was the last time we could get the unit tug-of-war, football and basketball competitions through our humanitarian efforts, and our mili- together before the Marines and sailors who are due to rainy weather the night before, but the taries are better through bilateral training. This deployed here head back home to their parent Marines didn’t let that dampen their spirits. MEU will be recognized as doing good deeds, commands,” said Sgt. Maj. James R. McKay, the “I liked the run because where else can you and that’s what wins the fight.” OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | DECEMBER 15, 2006 7

JUMP FROM PAGE 1 first time noticed the advantages of the more-advanced parachute. “One of its main advantages is that it has a steerable canopy,” said Pfc. Jeremy Macias, a parachute rigger with Air Delivery Platoon. “The old one wasn’t really steerable at all. You can make a full 360 degree turn in about seven seconds, and it gives you a much softer landing.” Air Delivery Platoon extended an invitation to members of 3rd Recon- naissance Bn., giving them a training opportunity they wouldn’t have had otherwise. Most of the battalion is in Iraq, and it’s more difficult for the element that remained behind to set up jumps here, according to Gunnery Sgt. Tim Parkhurst, the 3rd Recon- naissance Bn. Paraloft Chief. “For some of our guys, this is their first jump since graduating jump school,” Parkhurst said. “This gives them a chance to familiarize themselves with the equipment and procedures used in the fleet.” Members of the Tenko Ken Chinese Kung Fu Dojo, in Urasoe City, perform a Kung Fu demonstration for patrons After completing the Ie Shima jump during the Courtney Christmas and Holiday Festival 2006. Photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin Knallay with the SF-10A, Marines from both units needing experience with the parachute are one jump closer to meet- Courtney festival attracts thousands ing the goal of three training jumps. Lance Cpl. Kevin Knallay Forster, the publicity manager of “Deal or no Deal,” a game based OKINAWA MARINE STAFF for Marine Corps Community off the hit television game show Services. “(The festival) also gave bearing the same name. CAMP COURTNEY — A chilly, Okinawans a chance to under- “It was great to see everyone December weekend added to the stand us and what we do.” enjoying what the festival had to holiday ambience as more than The festival featured several offer,” said Lance Cpl. Matthew C. 10,800 Okinawans, service mem- live band performances, game Pielmeier, a traffic management bers and families passed through booths, carnival rides, local food specialist with Camp Hansen’s Camp Courtney’s gates Dec. 2-3 vendors and an appearance by Traffic Management Office. to attend the Courtney Christmas . Members of the Kristy Prather, the entertain- and Holiday Festival 2006. Tenko Ken Chinese Kung Fu Dojo ment coordinator for Marine The annual festival is intended performed a Kung Fu demonstra- Corps Community Services, said to offer service members and their tion on Saturday, and both days the festival turned out better than families a chance to feel at home featured a special performance she predicted. during the holiday season and to by the Indianapolis Colts cheer- “This is the first year in several let Okinawans share in the Ameri- leaders. that we had no inclement weather, can festivities. The cheerleaders’ routine in- so the turnout was bigger than ex- The crew of an Air Force C-130 Hercules “We wanted to bring the Christ- cluded songs and dances, as well pected,” she said. “We had a wide aircraft watch Marines from Landing Support Company’s Air Delivery mas holiday cheer to the troops as interactions with festival goers variety of entertainment, which Platoon parachute over Ie Shima Dec. 5. and their families here,” said Roy during limbo contests and games pleased a lot of the guests.” Photo by Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey Prescription, over-the-counter medications also pose driving risk

Courtesy of the Provost Marshal’s Office Cough and cold products are also among the central nervous system depressant that can most commonly used medicines. When receiv- cause drowsiness, visual changes and impaired Editors’ Note: The following is the third article ing a cough or cold medicine by prescription, judgment. As mentioned above, many medicines in a four-part series from the Marine Corps Base pharmacists or health care providers inform you can cause these same effects compounding the Camp Butler Provost Marshal’s Office providing of possible side effects and warn against driv- danger of driving. information on the Drunk and Drugged Driving ing while taking them. However, when you are Serving in Okinawa has special consider- Prevention Campaign. buying over-the-counter medicines there is usu- ations for military personnel. The Japanese have Driving under the influence usually makes ally no pharmacist available, so you must care- different laws regarding the use and availability us think of alcohol use. However, the use of fully read the warning labels. Antihistamines can of drugs. One such abused drug in Okinawa is prescription and over-the-counter medications cause significant drowsiness and may also cause Bron, which is sold as an over-the-counter cough and illegal drugs in combination with driving dizziness, changes in vision or confusion. Be sure suppressant in pill, powder and syrup forms. can be just as dangerous. And mixing these with to read the container carefully since products like It contains dihydrocodone, a narcotic that has alcohol significantly increases risk. Nyquil and Benadryl contain an antihistamine. effects similar to painkillers. The pill form also Health care providers commonly prescribe Illegal drugs such as ecstasy and cocaine do contains ephedrine and caffeine, both of which painkillers. These medicines are usually nar- not cause drowsiness but have a stimulant effect are strong stimulants. Bron is illegal for military cotics containing morphine-like drugs such as on the central nervous system. Sometimes these personnel. oxycodone and hydrocodone; Percocet and Vi- drugs can severely impair judgment leading to Consult your pharmacist and health care pro- codin are some common brand names. Narcotics dangerous driving decisions. vider with questions. Above all, be safe, smart can cause severe drowsiness, dizziness and can Mixing alcohol with medicines and illegal and informed about driving under the influence slow reaction time. drugs is even more dangerous. Alcohol is a of drugs. 8 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | DECEMBER 15, 2006

It’s beginning to look C h a lotr likei stmas Parade brings holiday spirit to Camp Kinser

Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey bat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd OKINAWA MARINE STAFF MLG, took 1st place for the fourth Three-year-old Aila Morrow shakes year in a row. Their Whoville- hands with Santa Claus at the amp Kinser residents put themed float featured the Camp Kinser Christmas Parade and the holiday season into full and his Christmas sleigh. Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 8. Cswing as they lined the The Camp Kinser Chapel and Photo by Lance Cpl. David Rogers streets along Day Drive for the Kinser Elementary School took Camp’s Christmas parade and second and third place respec- tree lighting ceremony Dec. 8. tively. The Kinser units and organiza- After the trophy presentations, tions in the parade designed and Santa Claus came out and took decorated floats and provided his seat by the giant Christmas supplies and logistical support. tree as the camp commander and Kinser-based 3rd Marine attending children threw a large Logistics Group units, Kinser Ele- switch to light the tree. mentary School, the Camp Kinser With the tree lit, children Chapel and the Navy Federal lined up for a chance to sit on Credit Union Kinser branch en- Santa’s lap and have their picture tered floats in the parade, which taken. Festivities and food con- culminated at Robert’s Field. tinued into the evening as the III “This has definitely been a MEF Band played holiday music. community effort,” said Col. Organizers said the event Paul E. Greenwood during the could not have been the success it tree lighting ceremony. “Over was without the many contribu- the past couple weeks everyone tions from supporting units and has pulled together to make this organizations. event possible.” Marine Corps Community The Camp Kinser Provost Mar- Services donated prizes, and the shal’s Office and the III Marine Kinser Surfside Club provided Expeditionary Force Band led free hot chocolate. The Army and the procession, which included Air Force Exchange Service do- decorated tactical vehicles. nated lights and decorations, and After the parade made its way Kinser’s Facilities Engineers built from gate four to Robert’s field, Santa’s stage. The Defense Com- the floats lined up to be judged. missary Agency donated candy to Communications Company, Com- be thrown along the parade route.

Members of Communications Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group celebrate after their float is awarded 1st place. Photo by Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | DECEMBER 15, 2006 9

Children from Kinser Elementary School stroll down the parade route throwing candy donated by the Defense Commissary Agency to Christmas onlookers. Photo by Lance Cpl. David Rogers

Robert’s Field was decorated for the event. The camp’s units and organizations worked together to arrange the event. Photo by Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey

A 7-ton truck decorated by Headquarters Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, was one of many tactical vehicles from Camp Kinser units featured in the parade. Photo by Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey 10 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | DECEMBER 15, 2006 Get on THE BUS Using Okinawa’s bus system can be a little tricky until you get the hang of it. Below are the procedures for riding city buses and a few simple steps to help get you started. STEP 1 There is a route map at each bus stop. The map displays the courses each bus takes, and on the opposite side is a schedule of the buses servicing the stop.

Exploring the island via the Okinawa bus system may be easier than you think. Photos by Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey

STEP 2 The machine at the front of the bus dispenses tickets. Take Ticket to ride a ticket when you enter. When Okinawa’s public transportation system offers leaving the bus, deposit your fare and ticket inexpensive alternative for island adventurers into the fare box at the top of the Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey map to identify which buses the front of the bus that gives machine. Riders OKINAWA MARINE STAFF are going to your destination. change for 1,000 yen bills, and can also receive There is also a list of the 100 yen coins. change for or service members on buses that service the stop and Children under six who are ¥1,000 bills from Okinawa who do not their schedules. Find a bus that accompanied by a parent ride the machine. Fdrive, seeing the island goes to your destination and its for free and children in the can be difficult. Going from next arrival time. sixth grade or lower pay half base to base on the Green Line When your bus arrives, fare. STEP 3 does not offer any variety, you will need to take a ticket Four different bus compa- and taking a taxi can be very from the dispenser at the bus nies operate routes in Okinawa, expensive. entrance. The ticket will have and each one offers monthly A relatively inexpensive, a number on it, that number passes. However, a monthly and environmentally friendly, will determine your fair when pass can only be used with the alternative is public transpor- exiting. bus company you purchased it tation; but for someone who While riding, there is an from. Also, because more than Press the button next to your doesn’t know how to read electronic voice that calls out one bus company operates seat as your desired stop Japanese, taking the bus can the stops (in Japanese). When each route, it is best to signal approaches to notify the be intimidating. However, the your stop is called press the the bus you want, otherwise it driver you wish to get off. bus is a little less intimidating button next to the window may not stop to pick you up. once you understand how the to signal the driver to stop. A Using the maps at the bus STEP 4 system works. good idea of what your destina- stops you can figure out the The system is worth learn- tion looks or a landmark that general area where you want ing. Taxi fare from Kadena Air can be seen several stops away to go. However, the best way Base to the Naha International can help ensure that you exit to learn the system is by taking Airport, for example, can cost the bus as close to your desired some time to ride the bus and up to ¥5,000 whereas a bus destination as possible. explore. Also, always remem- fare for the same route will cost There is an electronic ber the route number of the about ¥800. display at the front of the bus bus you took, because the same The first hurdle to overcome that has numbers and a cor- bus, going the opposite direc- is determining which bus to responding fare that increases tion, will get you back. take. There are no schedules or as the bus makes its way along For example, bus routes routes available in English, but its route. When leaving, match 20 and 120 go from Naha bus this does not make it impos- the number on your ticket to terminal to Nago bus terminal, An electronic panel at the front of the bus displays the fare based on where you got on. sible to figure out where you the number on the display. making a stop outside Camp When you enter the bus, take a ticket with a are going. At every bus stop The fare next to that number is Foster’s gate 5 (near the Com- number. When leaving, match up the number there is a map of Okinawa with what you pay. missary). The buses depart ap- on your ticket with the number on the panel routes included. All you need Drop your ticket and exact proximately every 15 minutes, and pay the corresponding fare. is a general idea of where you fare, yen only, in the fare box. north to Nago and south to want to go and you can use the There is a change dispenser at Naha. OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | DECEMBER 15, 2006 11

BELOW | Cpl. Erik J. Cline fills the Marine Corps Air Station Futenma gas chamber with more CS gas before another group of Marines enters Nov. 29. Cline is a chemical The Gas Men biological radiological nuclear When irritating smoke begins to clear in defense specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Wing Support Group 17, 1st Marine the Marine Corps Air Station Futenma gas Aircraft Wing. LEFT | Sgt. Michael B. Atkins instructs Marines on how chamber during annual training, chemical to wear full Mission Orientated Protective Posture gear during MOPP biological radiological and nuclear defense familiarization training Nov. 29 in front of the gas chamber on Marine specialists with MWSS-172 burn another Corps Air Station Futenma. Photos by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein CS capsule and make more. Then they herd in the next bunch of Marines. Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein Aircraft Wing. and Sgt. Ethan E. Rocke Atkins and four other special- OKINAWA MARINE STAFF ists with MWSS-172 certified more than 70 of their Marines trip to the gas chamber Nov. 28-29 during the Individual is not a training experi- Protective Equipment Exercise ence most Marines look on Marine Corps Air Station forwardA to. The CS gas they are Futenma. briefly exposed to burns the The squadron’s CBRN defense skin, eyes and throat. Breathing specialists, who learn how to becomes constricted. Coughing prepare, survive and react to and gasping is common. Saliva CBRN attacks during a three- and mucus producers kick into month school in Fort Leonard, overdrive. The irritating gas can Wood, Mo., certify the more than even cause vomiting sometimes. 600 Marines in the squadron Outside the chamber, fresh every year. air has never seemed so pre- Every month, the MWSS-172 cious. Their faces bright red and specialists teach classes on how sweating, eyes slammed shut to effectively use equipment from the burning, snot mingling and respond to various CBRN with drool, they couldn’t be hap- attacks. Among the training pier that the less than 10-minute classes are the Individual Sur- ordeal is over. vival Measures class and the Despite the discomfort, the Mask Confidence exercise, or Marines are better prepared to gas chamber. react to chemical, biological, During Individual Survival radiological or nuclear attacks. Measures training, CBRN spe- Best of all, they don’t have to go cialists teach Marines how to back for another year. use equipment such as chemi- The average Marine spends cal agent monitors to detect and about 10 minutes in the notori- identify chemical agents, and ous chamber. But as each group items to guard themselves from of 8 to 12 passes through, there airborne chemical attacks. is a handful of Marines open- Every piece of gear CBRN de- ing and closing the doors to fense specialists teach Marines and from the chamber, casually how to use they have trained mixing up and burning the CS with inside of a gas chamber capsules as if they were noth- with a live nerve agent, Atkins ing more than incense, and then said. remain inside, cooking up more teach motor vehicle operators calmly leading every group “The purpose was to give us CS gas for the next group. how to properly cover up their through the uncomfortable ritual confidence in our gear and to “We usually have two Marines doors and windows, how to intended to build Marines’ con- project that confidence onto the in the chamber instructing,” adjust to the limited visibility of fidence in their equipment and Marines we instruct,” Atkins said Cpl. John T. Ross, a CBRN the mask while driving and how enhance their ability to react to said. defense specialist with MWSS- to move around in their vehicle CBRN attacks. Annual CBRN training culmi- 172. “We don’t have the fear of without tearing their MOPP They are the chemical biologi- nates in the gas chamber, where the sensation of the gas because gear.” cal radiological nuclear defense defense specialists instruct ser- we’re in the chamber so much. In the event of a CBRN attack, specialists, and a day at the gas vice members to perform various We go through all the exercises specialists are trained to isolate chamber is just another day at tasks while exposed to CS gas, with the Marines that are quali- and decontaminate the area. the office. wearing protective gear. fying.” They also work directly with the The specialists have the re- Inside the chamber, Marines Defense specialists also con- command element in deciding an sponsibility of annually training follow CBRN specialists’ lead duct mission-orientated training, attack’s level of danger and what and certifying Marines in their as they perform jumping jacks, which focuses specifically on safety level Marines need to take units on how to survive a CBRN shake their heads from side individual military occupational to carry out the mission. attack, according to Sgt. Michael to side and break the seals on specialties, Ross said. “We have to adjust to our B. Atkins, a CBRN defense spe- their masks to allow the gas to “We cater to your MOS,” Ross environment,” said Atkins. “Our cialist with Marine Wing Sup- come in contact with their faces, said. “We teach Marines how to job is to train other Marines to port Squadron 172, Marine Wing Atkins said. While Marines exit do their job in a contaminated continue their job in a CBRN Support Group 17, 1st Marine the chamber, CBRN specialists environment. For example we environment.” 12 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | DECEMBER 15, 2006 Science fair spurs Zukeran childrens’ interest, ingenuity

Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso “(The pupils) made me OKINAWA MARINE STAFF think about things I’ve always wondered but never ozens of families took the time to figure out gathered to see more for myself,” Pearson said than 185 science as he read a project titled Dprojects and 98 simulated “What Makes Bananas robots at the Zukeran El- Turn Brown.” “These kids ementary School gym Dec. did an outstanding job and 8 during the school’s third discovered some pretty annual Science/ Technol- educational stuff.” ogy Exposition. Technology was added to The annual event is the exposition’s title three held to help sixth-graders years ago to express new understand and execute ideas and concepts, Kinter the scientific process and said. Kubasaki High School students Vincent White (left) and Alanna Richard are freshmen at the comprehend the value of Zukeran third-graders school. Kubasaki High celebrated its 60th anniversary Dec. 7. Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso answers to everyday ques- submitted the simulated ro- tions discovered through bots as part of a project de- science, said Sam Kinter, a signed to express how the sixth-grade math and sci- children believe technol- ence teacher at the school. ogy will affect the future “Learning how to think and what purposes robot- like a scientist will only ics will serve. Among the benefit these children and robot projects was crowd The big 6-0 help them answer anything favorite “Robotainment,” a they’re curious about,” simulated robot designed Kinter said. “I helped one to entertain its owner with kid test which skate board card games and beverages, Kubasaki High reaches milestone rolls the fastest. So he Kinter said. Kristi Manson compared the speeds of The science projects also OKINAWA MARINE STAFF five different skate boards. incorporated the use of Once he had his answer he technology. Using computer now had a valuable piece of programs such as Microsoft ubasaki High School students information for one of his PowerPoint or Excel were and teachers celebrated the his- favorite hobbies.” project requirements. Ktory of the oldest Department Several pupils decided to Thirty of the Zukeran of Defense Dependents’ School in the submit multiple projects to projects will be on display Pacific at Kubasaki’s 60th anniversary share their scientific find- Feb. 7, 2007, in the Butler celebration during Kris Kringle Fest ings with their classmates, Theater on Camp Foster for Dec. 7. such as Timothy Ware’s this year’s Okinawa District “The purpose of this celebration is to “Does Breakfast Improve Science Fair. During the give school spirit,” said Janice Wooten, Cognitive Performance” fair the Zukeran kids will a family consumer science teacher at and “Does Cleaning Your compete against other De- the school. “It also gives students an Air Conditioner Decrease partment of Defense Depen- opportunity to celebrate the school’s the Amount of Mold in dant Schools on Okinawa birthday this year.” Your Home” projects. for a cash prize, according Kubasaki opened Sept. 15, 1946, Chief Warrant Officer 4 to Kinter. as Okinawa University High School. Stephen Pearson, a man- The five best projects Classes were held in semicircular, power officer with Marine are scheduled to be sub- steel structures called Quonset huts. Air Group 36, 1st Marine mitted in the Okinawa The first student body consisted of 25 students and five high school teachers. Aircraft Wing, said even Electric Company Science Kubasaki High School opened on Sept.15, though the projects were Exposition Feb. 10-11 at Kubasaki’s student body is currently nearly 30 times what it was in 1946. 1946, at Camp Howard. In the fall of 1964, made by children, adults the Okinawa Convention the school moved to its present site. Photo The school grew and developed as could also learn from them. Center, Ginowan City. courtesy of Kubasaki High School more children of American military members came to Okinawa over the huts in Awase in November of that year. years. The Quonset hut the school was The school’s name changed to operating out of burned down in 1947 Okinawa American Dependent High due to defective wiring. It was then School in 1950. Few new students en- moved to a new location in the Awase rolled in the school because the Com- area and was moved again in 1948 to a munist aggression in Korea necessitated new site in Zukeran in order to accom- a ban of dependent travel until 1951. modate the number of students and The school became known as Kubasaki allow for more recreation area. High School in 1952. In 1964 the school Typhoon Libby hit Okinawa in 1948 moved to its current location on Camp and damaged the school’s unfinished Foster. buildings, as well as books, and other “The 60th anniversary celebration materials. Typhoon Gloria then de- gives us a sense of history about our stroyed the school in 1949. Teachers school,” said Kubasaki junior Aaron Five-year-old Ronald Jaggars plays with Robotainment during and students were forced to conduct Rudd. “It is important for students to real- the third annual Science/ Technology Exposition Dec. 8 at the their classes in family living quarters. ize the hard work that has been put into Zukeran Elementary School Gym. Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso The school then moved back to Quonset the school to keep it going for 60 years.” OKINAWA MARINE | SPORTS | DECEMBER 15, 2006 13 BABY BOOMER New father’s penalty kick caps team’s tourney run

Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Todd “It felt great to hit the winning goal,” Patino Corona’s defense that faltered first allowing OKINAWA MARINE STAFF said. “It was perfect timing since my son was Nyupi to score. just born. I have the team to thank for choos- “I thought for sure that Corona was going ied at one with the game on the line, a suc- ing me for the shot.” to breeze by Nyupi because they were well cessful penalty kick by a proud new father Corona went undefeated in the tourna- rested and Nyupi just finished playing two Tin the final minutes of the Open “Northern ment, outscoring their opponents 9-3. Corona games in a row,” said Gregory Ware, the sports Clash” 11-Man Soccer Tournament lifted Co- secured a spot in the championship game by coordinator for Camp Schwab. rona past Nyupi on Camp Schwab Dec. 10. defeating Tafari 4-2 in their first game and With an easy victory off the table, Corona Corona mid-fielder Jim Patino, whose wife upending Mil United 3-0 in their second. worked to keep their heads in the game after gave birth to their third child just one day In the championship game, rock-solid de- falling behind. Team captain Victor Aguayo prior, was honorably chosen by his teammates fense on both sides of the field kept the score said his team knew there was a lot of time to attempt the penalty kick. at zero in the first half. In the second, it was left to play and all they had to do was stick to their game plan. “Even though we were down in the game, we stayed positive and continued to play the way we always do,” he said. “We thought if we played as a team, passed the ball well and kept a positive attitude there was no team that could beat us.” With 30 minutes left to play, Nyupi began to look fatigued while Corona turned up the heat on offense. The ball rarely left Nyupi’s side of the field and ten minutes later, a scramble for possession resulted in a Corona goal to tie the game. “When the ball went towards the goal I thought it was going to go over the net, but then it just dropped like a rock,” said Daniel Landa, a mid-fielder for Corona. “I couldn’t believe that it actually went in.” Corona also won the Open “Driftwood” 6- on-6 tournament Nov. 25-26. By winning this tournament they have established themselves as the team to beat on the island. “I wasn’t surprised to see Corona win this tournament, they have a lot of talent on their team and they always have a solid team,” Ware said. Mil United finished third overall followed by Sierra Bravo, Tafari and Peru Nikei.

Roberto Gomez (right) clashes with a Nyupi defender while trying to score a goal during the championship game of the Open “Northern Clash” 11-Man Tournament Dec. 10. Corona went undefeated in the tournament. Photos by Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Todd

Mike Stephens of team Corona (right) jukes past a Nyupi defender during the championship game. 14 OKINAWA MARINE | MARKETPLACE | DECEMBER 15, 2006

IN THEATERS SINGLE MARINE PROGRAM SCHEDULE DEC. 15-21 Okinawa World Trip Camp Foster, 7:55 a.m. karaoke and door prizes). Dec. 16 Start times are subject to change without notice. Bring: yen and dollars for Bring: semi-formal attire Call in advance to confirm show times. Departure times: personal purchases (no jeans, T-shirts, shorts, Camp Schwab, 9 a.m. tank-tops or gym clothes). KADENA FOSTER Camp Hansen, 9:30 a.m. Christmas 634-4422 645-3465 Camp Courtney, 10:15 a.m. Dinner Cruise Christmas Eve Dec. 22 Evening on Ice FRIDAY Deck the Halls (PG), 6 p.m.; FRIDAY All movies cancelled due to Cost: ¥2,000 entrance fee Dec. 24 Employee of the Month (PG-13), 10 p.m. base function. Departure times: SATURDAY Happy Feet (PG), noon; SATURDAY All movies cancelled Star Program Camp Schwab, 4 p.m. Departure times: Everyone’s Hero (PG), 4 p.m.; Deck the due to base function. Dec. 13-14 Camp Hansen, 4:45 p.m. Camp Schwab, 1:30 p.m. Halls (PG), 7 p.m.; Man of the Year (PG-13), 10 p.m. SUNDAY The Santa Claus 3 (G), Camp Courtney, 5:30 p.m. Camp Hansen, 2 p.m. 1 p.m., 4 p.m.; Blood Diamond (R), Departure times: Camp Foster, 5:45 p.m. Camp Courtney, 2:45 p.m. SUNDAY Happy Feet (PG), noon; 7 p.m. Camp Schwab, 6:30 a.m. MCAS Futenma, 6:15 p.m. Camp Foster, 2:30 p.m. Deck the Halls (PG), 4 p.m.; Texas Chainsaw Massacre (R), 7 p.m. MONDAY Blood Diamond (R), Camp Hansen, 7 a.m. Camp Kinser, 7 p.m. MCAS Futenma, 3 p.m. 7 p.m. Camp Courtney, 7:45 a.m. Camp Kinser, 3:30 p.m. MONDAY Flicka (PG), 7 p.m. TUESDAY Flicka (PG-13), Camp Kinser, 7 a.m. Cost: ¥5,000 (includes buf- Cost: ¥1,600 (includes TUESDAY Texas Chainsaw Massacre 7 p.m. MCAS Futenma, 7:30 a.m. fet, non-alcoholic beverages, entrance fee and skates) (R), 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY The Grudge 2 Contact the Single Marine Program Office at 645-3681 for more information. WEDNESDAY Happy Feet (PG), 5 (PG-13), 7 p.m. p.m.; Blood Diamond (R), 8 p.m. All pick-up points will be at Semper Fit gyms or the Foster Field House. THURSDAY Polar Express (G), THURSDAY Man of the Year (PG- 3 p.m.; The Holiday (PG-13), 13), 7 p.m.; Blood Diamond (R), 8 p.m. 7 p.m. CHAPEL SCHEDULE

Camp Foster MCAS Futenma Blessed Sacrament Chapel, FUTENMA SCHWAB 3:30 p.m., Chapel 2; 636-3890 625-2333 645-7486/7487 636-3058 Protestant: Sun., 8:30 a.m. Contemporary: Sun., 9 a.m. Mass, 5 p.m., Chapel 2 Eastern Orthodox: Sun., Catholic: Sun., noon FRIDAY Employee of the Month FRIDAY Gridiron Gang (PG-13), 9:30 a.m. Sunday Masses (PG-13), 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Gospel: Sun., 11:30 a.m. Mass, 8:45 a.m., Chapel 3; Camp Schwab Mass, 12:30 p.m., Chapel 1; Latter-day Saints: Sun., 2 p.m. 625-2644/2866 SATURDAY Everyone’s Hero (G), SATURDAY Employee of the Month Church of Christ: Sun. (Bldg. Life Teen Mass, 5 p.m., Chapel 1 1:30 p.m.; Deja Vu (PG-13), 6 p.m. (PG-13), 7 p.m. Catholic: Sun., 8:30 a.m. 455, Rm. 207/208), noon Episcopal: Sun., 9:30 a.m. Hindu Services: Sun. Holy Day of Obligation Masses SUNDAY The Holiday (PG-13), SUNDAY The Marine (PG-13), Protestant: Sun., 11 a.m. Mass, noon, Chapel 2; 1:30 p.m., 6 p.m. 7 p.m. (Hindu Room), noon Catholic: Mon.-Fri., Mass, 6 p.m., Chapel 3 11:45 a.m.; Sat., 5 p.m.; Camp McTureous MONDAY Employee of the Month MONDAY The Holiday (PG-13), Protestant (PG-13), 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Sun., 10 a.m. 622-7505 Jewish: Fri., 8:00 p.m., First Catholic: Sat., 5:00 p.m. Inspirational, 8:30 a.m., Chapel 2; TUESDAY Closed TUESDAY Turistas (PG-13), 7 p.m. Friday, 6 p.m. Lutheran: Sun. 9:45 a.m. Muslim: Friday prayer at Gospel: Sun., 12:30 p.m. Evangelical, 9 a.m., Chapel 1; WEDNESDAY Turistas (PG-13), 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY Closed 12:45 p.m. Traditional, 10:30 a.m., Chapel 2; Camp Courtney THURSDAY Closed THURSDAY Closed Gospel, 10:30 a.m., Chapel 3; Camp Lester 622-9350 Emmaus Communion (Liturgical), 643-7248 Protestant: Sun., 9:30 a.m.; 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m., Chapel 3;v Catholic: Sun., 8 a.m. Catholic: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Project 196 (Contemporary), KINSER COURTNEY Protestant: Sun., 10 a.m. Fri., 7 a.m.; First Fri., 4:30 6:30 p.m., high school 637-2177 622-9616 Gospel: Sun., noon p.m. Sun., 8 and 11 a.m. Camp Kinser FRIDAY Man of the Year (PG-13), 7 p.m. FRIDAY The Holiday (PG-13), 6:30 Camp Hansen 637-1148 p.m., 9:30 p.m. 623-4694 634-1288 Protestant: Sun. (Chapel 1), SATURDAY The Santa Claus 3 (G), Catholic: Sun. (East Chapel), Catholic Masses 9:30 a.m. 3 p.m.; Texas Chainsaw Massacre (R), SATURDAY Everyone’s Hero (G), 2 10 a.m.; Mon.-Fri. (East Daily Mass (Mon.-Fri.), noon, Chapel 2 7 p.m. p.m.; The Holiday (PG-13), 6 p.m., 9 p.m. Catholic: Sun. (Chapel 1), Chapel), 11:30 a.m. 11 a.m.; Mon.-Thurs. SUNDAY Man of the Year (PG-13), SUNDAY The Santa Claus 3 (G), 7 p.m. Protestant: Sun. (West Saturday (Chapel 2), noon 6 p.m. Chapel), 11 a.m. Reconciliation, upon request Gospel: Sun. (Chapel 1), 8 a.m. MONDAY The Marine (PG-13), 7 p.m. MONDAY Closed TUESDAY Closed CLASSIFIED ADS TUESDAY The Santa Claus 3 (G), 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY Employee of the AUTOMOBILES $1,800. 874-6185 637-1357 MISCELLANEOUS WEDNESDAY The Holiday (PG-13), 7 p.m. Month (PG-13), 7 p.m. ’92 TOYOTA CARINA ’97 HONDA LOGO ’90 DIAHATSU HIJET JCI April 07, $750. JCI April 08, $600. — Nintendo Wii plus two camera with strobe and THURSDAY Deck the Halls (PG), 7 p.m. THURSDAY Closed JCI May 07, $750 OBO. (098) 936-8350 637-1357 games, $800 OBO. (090) case, $400. 646-3540 (090) 9780-2100 ’96 TOYOTA CURREN ’95 HONDA CIVIC JCI 6865-5702 — Ocean Kayak Yak ’94 TOYOTA SOARER JCI May 08, $2,800 Aug. 08, $1,800 OBO. — Video karaoke with Board, $500. 964-6164. JCI March 08, $3,500 OBO. 633-1668 (090) 6861-1979 sub mic, $225; 160GB — Two-piece suit, $80; HANSEN OBO. (090) 9780-2100 ’91 TOYOTA TOWN ’96 NISSAN SKYLINE hard drive DVD video four-drawer dresser, 623-4564 ’93 HONDA PRELUDE ACE JCI May 08, GTS-T JCI Aug. 07, recorder, $100. (090) $125 OBO; artifi cial JCI March 07, $801. $1,250 OBO. (090) $3,100 OBO. 646-2724 6860-9479 Christmas trees, $30 and — Various X-box 360 $10. 622-8474 FRIDAY Stranger Than Fiction (PG-13), 6 p.m., 9 p.m. (090) 9972-3316 6861-7144 ’92 NISSAN LAUREL ’93 TOYOTA MOTORCYCLES games. 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