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27 ------, 2008 one of the nineteen realignment initiatves reached initiatves realignment nineteen the of one of CorpsStation Marine Air Futenma. for his first look at the proposed site for the relocation SchwabCamp Foster to Camp north beforeheading Corps Marine Bases Japan. representing officials senior from brief engineering and operational an by followed Zilmer C. Richard Gen. Lt. General Force Commanding Expeditionary a press conference and local reporters.with military prosperity and security to the region,” Rice our saidforces during play in the defense of Japan and in bringing that I have a good understanding of the role that all of island sincecommand in February.assuming the to trip first his on18-20 June Okinawa visited Jr. Rice, A. Edward Gen. Lt.Force Air Commander JapanForces States United — BASE AIR KADENA Office Affairs Public Consolidated U honor of those who died during the Battle of Okinawa. at the Okinawa Prefecture Peace Memorial Park. More than 5,000 Americans and Japanese attended the event, held in Lt. Gen. Richard C. Zilmer, the III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, speaks June 23 during a ceremony The relocation of the Marine Corps air station is is station air Corps Marine the relocationofThe brief,generalofthe embarkedtourthe on a After Marine III the with met Rice visit, the During “As the Commander of (USFJ), I want to make sure S FJ commander Okinawa visits REMEMBRANCE SEE STORY ON PAGE 8. of the United States.” what we expect of them here in terms of ambassadors the mission that they have here, and the importancepositive attitude.of They understand the importance of people doing the work,” said Rice. “They have a very getting your eyes on the locations and talking with the met along the way. he Marines and soldiers,airmen sailors,the sionof his visit and said he had an extremely positive impres nity,” Rice said. here while reducing the impact on the local commu 2014. by tion for comple scheduled one remains and right is the plan overall the said Rice implemented, been not members to Guam. for the relocation of 8,000 Marines, sailors and family and review Initiative. In addition, the agreement calls between the U.S. and Japan under the Defense Policy PG. 9 Oura Wan Beach local children to play at the camp’s Schwab’s Marines and sailors invite summer hospitality “There’s nothing like getting to see things firsthand, Rice toured numerous military installations during “The realignment initiatives will allow us to remain have plan realignment the of elements Though www . okinawa

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron D. Hostutler . usmc . mil - - -  okinawa marine | OPINION & EDITORIAL | june 27, 2008 Inhalant abuse most prevalent among young adolescents

Mary MacCulloch people, has abused over-the-coun- down the body’s functioning. to talk about inhalant abuse. The ter cough medications containing The most serious effect is Sud- National Inhalant Prevention Co- Editor’s Note: This is the second of DXM intentionally to get high. den Sniffing Death Syndrome, alition, http://www.inhalants.org, four articles addressing the problem which is the result of a sudden and SAMHSA, http://www.samhsa. of adolescent drug abuse. Inhalants disturbance in the heart’s rhythm, gov, are both excellent resources Drug use is a prominent issue resulting in cardiac arrest. This and provide numerous studies and for the adolescent community. Inhalant abuse is the deliber- can happen any time inhalants are articles outlining the seriousness of Inhalants and dextrometho- ate inhalation of fumes or gasses used. Inhalants can also lead to sei- this addiction. rphan (DXM) are common from common household products zures, coma or injury from an ac- Personnel on Okinawa may substances that aren’t illegal to for the purpose of getting high. cident suffered while intoxicated. contact the Adolescent Substance purchase, but are abused almost Examples of these products are Possible signs of inhalant abuse Abuse Counseling Service for exclusively by teens. According gasoline, rubber cement, nail pol- are: chemical odor on breath and education and treatment-related to a March/April ish remover, butane and products clothes, sores around the mouth, questions. ASACS is a community- community 2008 report by in aerosol cans such as dust-off or nausea and loss of appetite, slurred based program providing preven- the U.S. Department of Health and spray paint. or disoriented speech, and drunk, tion, education and substance Human Services, Substance Abuse Inhalants are often the first dazed or dizzy appearance. abuse treatment services for 12 to and Mental Health Services Ad- drug abused by teens. According to Parents may also notice second- 18-year-old family members. All ministration, inhalants are used by SAMHSA, 48 percent of 12 to 17- ary signs of substance abuse in services are free and confidential. 12 and 13-year-old children more year-old children reported inhal- adolescents: poor grades, behav- ASACS representatives may be than any other class of drug. Addi- ant abuse during substance abuse ioral problems, change or loss of reached at 645-3153 and 645-7771. tionally, the Partnership for a Drug treatment admissions. friends, and changes in mood or MacCulloch is a licensed clini- Free America reported in 2005 that The effects of inhalants are personality. cal social worker at Lester Middle one in eleven, or 2.2 million young similar to anesthetics; they slow All families should make time School. Spiritual power necessary to winning the war on terrorism

Lt. Mark Brooks Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. take the oath to defend our However, it is my activity, work, pursuit of once said “A nation that country, we are standing contention that a strong money or recognition, alco- Marines and sailors are of- continues to produce soft- for something. Whatever spiritual life can come hol, drugs, overeating, etc. ten encouraged to take care minded men purchases the original motivation, we only through a personal As a nation we are of their total person. The its own spiritual death on become part of a greater relationship with God. It engaged in what has been mind, body and spirit each the installment plan.” This whole. Yes, some join for is through this relationship termed the “long war.” need care. chaplain s statement challenges us in the tangibles: bonuses, that you discover your true With this view towards an ’ The physical many ways. A soft-minded money for college, or job identity and purpose in life. extended conflict, I believe corner part is the man or woman will not re- skills. Many more join for Contrary to what popular what General George C. easiest and usually receives main steadfast to their core the intangibles: pride, hon- culture tells you, you will Marshall stated many years the most attention. I would values when confronted or, duty, a sense of purpose not find life’s meaning by ago rings especially true for like to take a few moments with an ethical or moral and belonging and even for looking within yourself. our generation, “Military to address the spiritual. dilemma. This also follows a sense of family, which Instead, what we each find power wins battles, but A strong mind and body the old cliché, “If you stand the person may not have is a vacuum waiting to be spiritual power wins wars.” can overcome a lot, but if for nothing, you will fall for experienced before. The filled. Everyone chooses to Brooks is the chaplain we break down spiritually, anything.” Navy-Marine Corps team fill this void with some- of 9th Engineer Support disaster is not far away. The fact is when we can provide all of these. thing. It may be filled with Battalion.

fact check Sempertoons civilian footwear Created by Gunnery Sgt. Charles Wolf

What are the regulations on summer footwear, Q: such as flip-flops or sandals? Although shower shoes, flip-flops or dive booties are permitted at recreational beaches and swimming A: pools, they are not authorized appropriate civilian attire and are prohibited away from living quarters except for wear to and at the beach or pool, according to paragraph 7 of the Marine Corps Bases Japan/III Marine Expeditionary Force Order 1020.2. Sandals, however, which are generally more formal than flip-flops and not designed to be worn in the shower, according to Mary K. Boyt, the Combat Equipment and Support Systems project manager of Marine Corps Systems Command, are appropriate to be worn without socks.

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Marines from A Company, 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, a reserve infantry company stationed in Grand Rapids, Mich., move to the front of a building June 11 to clear it during training. The training took place during a weeklong outing at the Jungle Warfare Training Center; the courses ranged from rappelling, patrolling and a four-mile endurance course. Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel A. Flynn Reserve infantry unit from Michigan trains at JWTC Lance Cpl. Daniel A. Flynn skills taught here are perishable and therefore arm signals. The mission included clearing five okinawa marine staff need to be exercised.” houses as quickly and efficiently as possible in Maj. Jeff O’Neil, A Co. inspector instructor, said a makeshift town nicknamed Smallville. CAMP GONSALVES — More than 120 infantry the training reminded his Marines that they need Insurgents, played by the Marines’ own Marines with A Company, 1st Battalion, 24th to be prepared to fight in any environment. noncommissioned officers, were scattered Marines, embraced the change of pace in their One of the classes during the training cov- throughout the area, simulating a resisting training regimen as they endured the heat and ered patrolling in a jungle environment and force. After clearing the houses, the Marines humidity in the jungles of Okinawa June 9-13 house clearing. After the class, the Marines regrouped and went back to the classroom to at the Jungle Warfare Training Center here. were split into squads and tested. be debriefed and discuss what they did right, The reserve unit from Grand Rapids, Mich., While patrolling, the Marines demonstrated what they did wrong and what they could came to Okinawa for their annual training their ability to execute formations and hand and have done better. during the first two weeks of June. The first week the Marines completed their classroom training followed by a training evolution that included rappelling, patrolling and a four- mile jungle endurance course. The company was the first reserve unit to train at the jungle training center in three years, according to Staff Sgt. Benjamin Luna, the chief instructor at JWTC. Many of the reserve Marines saw the oppor- tunity to train in an unfamiliar environment as a chance to broaden their combat skills. “This type of training has been put on the back burner because of the war in Iraq, but it has been fun and the Marines have enjoyed it,” said Staff Sgt. Kenn Fall, the 1st platoon sergeant with A Co. The officer in charge of JWTC stressed that Jungle warfare skills remain a key element of mission readiness. “Marines must be prepared for war, wheth- er in a desert or jungle environment,” said Lt. Col. Thomas Goessman, who also serves as the Camp Gonsalves camp commander. “The Two Marines with A Company run through the cover of smoke to help the rest of their squad “clear” a village.  okinawa marine | NEWS | june 27, 2008 Mayer relinquishes 31st MEU command to Damren

RANGE HIGH SCORES Lance Cpl. Joseph A. Cabrera June 16-20 okinawa marine staff

CAMP HANSEN — Col. John L. Mayer relin- KD26 quished command of 31st Marine Expeditionary Cpl. Schmaltz, J.A. CAB 333 Unit to Col. Paul L. Damren June 24 in a ceremony at White Beach Naval Facility. PD14 Mayer, who commanded the MEU since GySgt. Johnson, C.A. III MHG 382 June 2006, will assume duties as the deputy commander of Joint Task Force North in El Paso, Texas. Damren comes to the MEU after serving as the Damren Mayer briefs chief of studies at the Inter-American Defense College in Washington D.C. in Somalia, Deny Flight in the Adriatic and NMCRS After-hours contact number Damren graduated from Colby College in Uphold Democracy in Haiti. The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Waterville, Maine in May 1982 and was commis- In September 1994, he was assigned as assistant has a new after-hours contact number. The sioned a second lieutenant through the Platoon division air officer, 2nd Marine Division, Camp number’s use is limited to emergency trans- Leaders Class program. Lejeune, NC. portation requests due to illness or death of an After graduating from The Basic School In 1999, he reported to MAG-36 in Okinawa immediate family member or grandparent. in February 1983, Damren was assigned to where he served as assistant operations officer The number is (090) 9574-2673. Naval Flight Training at Naval Air Station and operations officer. inside afghanistan presentation Pensacola, Fla. and designated a Naval Avia- He assumed command of HMM-262 in Decem- The Marine Corps University Foundation tor in May 1984. He was designated a CH-46 ber of 2001. The squadron served with the 31st is sponsoring a series of presentations with pilot in October 1984 after completing replace- MEU from January 2002 until June of 2003. Sarah Chayes, a former journalist who has ment aircrew training with Marine Helicopter He was assigned as an individual augment lived and worked with Afghans since 2002, Training Squadron 204 at Marine Corps Air to Combined Forces Command-Afghanistan in and is the author of “The Punishment of Virtue: Station New River, N.C. support of Operation Enduring Freedom, where Inside Afghanistan After the Taliban.” His first assignment was with Marine Medium he served as the director of strategic plans and The presentation times are as follows: Helicopter Squadron 165, Marine Aircraft Group policy from June-December 2005. 24 aboard MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Damren joined the faculty of the Inter-Ameri- June 27 In July 1988, Damren reported as a helicopter can Defense College in January of 2006, serving as Camp Kinser Chapel: staff noncommis- flight instructor with Helicopter Training Squad- deputy chief of studies and then chief of studies. sioned officers and officers, 8 a.m.; all ranks, ron 8, NAS Whiting Field in Milton, Fla. His personal awards include the Bronze Star, 9 a.m. He was then assigned to HMM-266, MAG- Defense Superior Service Medal, Meritorious 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. The squadron Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Com- June 30 Camp Hansen Theater: all ranks, 1 p.m. completed two deployments with the 24th mendation Medal, and Navy and Marine Corps MEU, supporting Operations Continue Hope Achievement Medal. July 2 Camp Courtney Theater: sergeants and below, 8 a.m.; staff noncommissioned officers and officers, 2 p.m. H&S Battalion receives new commanding officer post office schedule change Pfc. Antwain J. Graham On June 28, all Marine Corps post offices okinawa marine staff will operate by the following schedule: CAMP FOSTER — Col. Frank H. Simonds Retail and postal service center Jr. assumed command of Headquarters and 8 a.m. to noon. Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler from Col. Russell I. Jones in a change of Express mail service command ceremony here June 24. 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Jones, who took command of H&S Bn. in June 2006, will be reporting to Headquarters Normal business hours will resume on June 30. Marine Corps, Arlington, Va. Simonds comes to H&S Bn. after serving as Simonds Jones HOUSING FLIGHT CLOSURES the operations officer of II Marine Expedition- The Kadena Housing Flight, as well as the ary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. 162 where he participated in Operations Pro- Camp Kinser and Camp Foster satellite of- Simonds graduated from the University of vide Promise, Deny Flight and Restore Hope. fices and furnishings management self-help Virginia in 1982 with a Bachelor of Arts in He took part in Operation Uphold Democracy warehouses, will close July 3 for a family day; biology. with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task the Camp Courtney housing office will also After graduating, he was commissioned a Force Caribbean, and served as the assistant be closed July 7 for a family day. second lieutenant through the Officers Candi- officer in charge for Operation Strong Resolve For emergency assistance, dial 634-4663. date Program in 1983 and designated a naval 95 with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron CREDO okuma FAMILY RETREAT aviator in 1987. 464, MAG-29, 2nd MAW. The Chaplains’ Religious Education Simonds’ list of operational assignments is In 2006, Simonds was a distinguished Development Operation is sponsoring a family highlighted by his participation in contingency graduate from the Naval War College, National retreat at the Okuma Recreation Facility July operations in Beirut, Lebanon, where he served Defense University, with a Master of Science 10-12. Families with children five and older as the pilot training officer of Marine Medium in national security strategy. are welcome to attend. Space is limited. Helicopter Squadron 264, 26th Marine Expe- Simonds’ staff assignments include his For more information or to sign up, call ditionary Unit. service as the assistant military secretary and CREDO at 645-3041. Simonds served as administration officer senior aide-de-camp to the 33rd Commandant for Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron of the Marine Corps at Headquarters Marine 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Corps. TO SUBMIT A BRIEF, send an e-mail to [email protected], or fax your Aircraft Wing for Operations Desert Shield Simonds personal decorations include the request to 645-3803. The deadline for submitting and Desert Storm. Legion of Merit with one gold star, Navy and a brief is noon every Friday. The Okinawa Marine He also served as the officer in charge of the Marine Corps Achievement Medal, as well as reserves the right to edit all submitted material. HMLA Detachment for the 22nd MEU’s HMM- numerous service and campaign awards. okinawa marine | NEWS | june 27, 2008  CHANGES OF COMMAND 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment Combat Logistics Battalion 31

Pfc. Jeffrey Cordero Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett okinawa marine staff okinawa marine staff

CAMP FOSTER — Lt. Col. Curtis L. CAMP FOSTER — Lt. Col. Patrick Williamson passed command of 3rd Wall assumed command of Combat Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, Logistics Battalion 31 from Lt. Col. to Lt. Col. Sean D. Wester in a cer- Scott Erdelatz in a change of com- emony on Camp Hansen June 23. mand ceremony on Camp Hansen Wester Williamson Wall Erdelatz Williamson, who took command June 24. of 3rd Bn., 12th Marines in June tant fire support coordinator for Erdelatz, who took command of charge of the Direct Support Stock 2006, will next assume command 8th Marines; commanding officer CLB-31 in 2006, will go on to at- Control for Marine Corps Base. of 12th Marine Regiment. of Battery K, 3rd Bn, 10th Marines, tend the College of Naval Warfare Wall reported to Fort Leaven- Wester comes to 3rd Bn., 12th from June 1999 to May 2000; and in Newport, R.I. worth, Kan., in 2001 and attended Marines after serving as a future operations officer for 10th Ma- Wall comes to CLB-31 from the the U.S. Army Command and Gen- operations planner with III Marine rines from June 2000 through May Logistics Modernization Team- eral Staff College. Expeditionary Force. 2001. Western Pacific where he has Upon graduation in June 2002, Wester graduated in 1990 from Wester spent the next three served as the officer in charge he reported to Combat Service Northwestern State University, years as Marine Corps Systems since June 2005. Support Group 3, 3rd Force Ser- Natchitoches, La, and was com- Command’s Marine liaison to the Wall was commissioned in 1989 vice Support Group, in Kaneohe missioned after completing the High Mobility Artillery Rocket after graduating from The Citadel in Bay, Hawaii, where he served as Platoon Leaders Class program the System Program at Redstone Ar- South Carolina. the Maintenance Company com- same year. senal, Ala. Upon completion of The Basic mander. From there, he deployed Wester’s career highlights in- In July 2005, Wester was as- School, he attended the Ground with I Marine Expeditionary Force clude a tour with 2nd Marine signed as the acting commanding Supply Officers Course at Camp to Iraq and served as logistics liai- Division in October 1991 when he officer of III MEF Headquarters Johnson, N.C. son officer to Coalition Joint Task served as a forward observer, fire Group and Camp Hansen camp Wall reported to 12th Marine Force 7 through 2004. direction officer and executive of- commander. Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, in Wall’s personal decorations ficer with Battery R, 5th Bn., 10th Wester’s awards and decorations 1990 and served as the Headquar- include the Meritorious Service Marines. include the Navy/Marine Corps ters Battery supply officer. Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Wester later graduated Amphibi- Commendation Medal with gold In 1996, he reported to the Am- Commendation Medal with gold ous Warfare School in May 1998. star, the Army Commendation phibious Warfare School, Quantico, star device, the Navy and Marine Wester then returned to 2nd Medal and the Navy/Marine Corps Va. Upon graduation, he returned to Corps Achievement Medal, and the MarDiv where he served as assis- Achievement Medal. Okinawa and served as the officer in Army Achievement Medal.

3rd Medical Battalion Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265

Pfc. Antwain J. Graham Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett okinawa marine staff okinawa marine staff

CAMP FOSTER — Cmdr. Mar- CAMP FOSTER — Lt. Col. Timo- tin D. McCue passed command thy Salmon passed command of 3rd Medical Bn., 3rd Marine of Marine Medium Helicopter Logistics Group to Cmdr. Patrick Squadron 265 to Lt. Col. Christo- W. Paul in a ceremony on Camp pher Taylor in a ceremony on Ma- Hansen June 25. Paul McCue rine Corps Air Station Futenma, Taylor Salmon McCue will next report to the Medical Bn, 1st Force Service June 25. ron 204, Marine Corps Air Station Industrial College of the Armed Support Group, Camp Pendle- Salmon will next attend the New River, N.C., for training in the Forces in Washington, D.C. ton, Calif. where he served as Industrial College of the Armed CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter. Paul comes to 3rd Medical Bn. detachment commander, Health Forces at Fort McNair in Wash- In Sept. 1992, he reported to after serving as the first medi- Services, 11th Marine Expedi- ington, D.C. HMM-264 and deployed with the cal plans officer for U.S. Marine tionary Unit, and participated Taylor comes to HMM-265 after 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Corps Forces, Special Operations in Operation Impressive Lift in serving as the operations officer in support of Operations Provide Command, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Pakistan, Operation Transport/ for Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Promise, Deny Flight, Sharp Guard Paul graduated from Perdue Provide Relief in Somalia and Marine Aircraft Wing. and Decisive Endeavor. University with a Bachelors Operation Eager Mace in Kuwait Taylor attended Southwest Mis- In February 2000, Taylor was Degree in Health and Physical in 1992. souri State University and Univer- assigned to HMM-165 where Education in 1978 and then en- Paul also deployed as the sity of Missouri-Rolla. In August he served until June 2002. He listed in the Navy in February Medical Plans Officer of I Ma- 1989, he was commissioned a sec- deployed with the 13th MEU in of 1981. rine Expeditionary Force, Multi ond lieutenant through the Platoon support of Operation Enduring Paul’s enlisted assignments National Force-West in support of Leader Class program. Freedom in Afghanistan, Pakistan include the Branch Medical Operation Iraqi Freedom. Upon completing The Basic and the Horn of Africa. Clinic, Marine Corps Logistics Paul’s personal decorations School, Infantry Officer Course, Taylor’s personal decorations Base, Barstow, Calif.; 1st Marine include the Bronze Star, Meritori- a tour with MAG-42 in Milling- include the Meritorious Service Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air ous Service medal with gold star, ton, Tenn. and flight training at Medal, Air Medal with one Station Futenma; and U.S. Naval Navy and Marine Corps Com- Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., Strike/Flight device, Navy and Hospital Guam where he served mendation Medal with two gold Taylor was designated a Naval Marine Corps Commendation as chief hospital corpsman and stars, Navy and Marine Corps Aviator in March 1992. Medal with gold star, and Navy was commissioned an ensign. Achievement Medal with three He then reported to Marine Me- and Marine Corps Achievement Paul was later assigned to 1st gold stars. dium Helicopter Training Squad- Medal with gold star.  okinawa marine | FEATURE | june 27, 2008

Inspection Ready Marine Aerial Refueler Squadron 152 keeps birds airborne

Sergeant Kevin R. Jones, a quality assurance collateral duty representative with Marine Aerial Refueler Squadron 152, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, monitors fuel gauges June 14 during a KC-130 post-flight inspection at U-Tapao Royal Thai Airfield, Thailand. The squadron sent more than 100 Marines to Thailand to ensure their aircraft could continue to provide aid to the Burmese people in the wake of Cyclone Nargis. Photos by Lance Cpl. Aaron D. Hostutler

Lance Cpl. Aaron D. Hostutler are conducted on each plane. gives the “go ahead” for the fix. okinawa marine staff “It is the hard work and dedica- There are typically between tion of the aircraft maintenance eight and 15 Marines working on peration Caring Response is personnel behind the scenes that the plane at one time, according to Omade up of several essential keep the planes in the air, and 1st Lt. Dusty Cook, a pilot and the links that, together, form a chain make this relief operation possi- officer-in-charge of the squadron’s that delivers much needed supplies ble,” said Brig. Gen. Ronald Bailey, airframes section. to the people of Burma affected by the commanding general of the 3rd “The more Marines the better,” Cyclone Nargis. Marine Expeditionary Brigade. he said. “They can usually com- One of those links is Marine The inspection process en- plete an inspection in about two Aerial Refueler Transport Squad- sures critical components of the hours, but the more Marines you ron 152 who sent a detachment of aircraft such as, engines, avion- have, the faster it goes.” more than 100 Marines to U-Tapao ics, safety and survival equip- The high operational tempo Royal Thai Airfield in Thailand in ment, hydraulics and overall of Caring Response is demand- support of the operation. structure are serviceable. ing. Long days on the flight The mission of the detachment A typical inspection starts line in the sun followed by long is to keep the planes operational, as soon as the plane is in the days with torrential downpours, according to “Sumos” pilot Capt. chalks, according to Cpl. Mar- can take a toll on the Marines, Jared Stuteville. cus Vegas, a flight mechanic said Sgt. Kevin Jones, a quality “We’re doing everything we can with the squadron. Marines assurance collateral duty repre- to keep the planes in an up-main- conduct an initial inspection of sentative with VMGR-152. tenance status to make sure that the aircraft; checking for dents “If something goes wrong on every mission is flown as safely or cracked propellers, damage a plane, we stay until it’s fixed,” and efficiently as possible,” he said. to the body, fuel and hydraulic he said. “We want to make sure More than 160 relief flights fluid levels and electronics. the Burmese people get what have been flown at a rate of about After the inspection is com- they really need.” four a day since May 12. For the plete, any discrepancies are The Marines stay motivated planes to remain operational, pre- reported to the flight engineer knowing they are making a differ- Lance Cpl. Sean Hubbard, a power line maintenance mechanic with the squadron, gives the hand signal flight and post-flight inspections who re-inspects the damage and ence, Jones said. “seven,” indicating the fuel level inside the wing fuel tank. okinawa marine | FEATURE | june 27, 2008 

Jones inspects the inside of an engine during the post-flight inspection.

Sergeant Kevin R. Jones, a quality assurance collateral duty representative with Marine Aerial Refueler Squadron 152, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, monitors fuel gauges June 14 during a KC-130 post-flight inspection at U-Tapao Royal Thai Airfield, Thailand. The squadron sent more than 100 Marines to Thailand to ensure their aircraft could continue to provide aid to the Burmese people in the wake of Cyclone Nargis. Photos by Lance Cpl. Aaron D. Hostutler

A Marine rotates a propeller during an engine inspection.

Lance Cpl. Sean Hubbard, a power line maintenance mechanic with the squadron, gives the hand signal “seven,” indicating the fuel level inside the wing fuel tank.  okinawa marine | FEATURE | june 27, 2008 IN MEMORIAM

Okinawans pray and make offerings at the Okinawa Prefecture Peace Memorial Park June 23, the 63rd anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa. More than 5,000 people attended the event, which was held in honor of the more than 240,000 lives lost in the 82-day battle. Photos by Lance Cpl. Aaron D. Hostutler Ceremony marks anniversary of Battle of Okinawa’s conclusion Lance Cpl. Aaron D. Hostutler dan, peace marchers from mainland Japan, in front of thousands of listeners, both Japa- okinawa marine staff marched to the sound of drums around the nese and American, and talked about peace park while thousands of attendees toured between the nations. ore than 5,000 people attended a cer- sections of the park such as Peace Memorial “In the second World War, the people of Memony at Okinawa Prefecture Peace Museum, Peace Memorial Hall and the Cor- Okinawa endured absurdity and utter brutality Memorial Park June 23 to commemorate the nerstone of Peace. in extreme conditions that can hardly be de- 63rd anniversary of the end of the Battle of The Cornerstone of Peace is made of hun- scribed in words,” he said. “Through this mis- Okinawa. dreds of upright marble slabs displaying the erable experience, we have learned a lesson, The annual ceremony attracted civilians names of those who died during the battle. one that is universal to all humanity — we and U.S. service members who came to re- Some visitors placed flowers and gifts on the realized just how precious peace really is.” member and pay respects to those who were ground under the names of deceased relatives After the speeches, officials placed flowers killed during the battle. or friends. on the ground as a sign of respect to the fallen. “It is a great honor to be here,” said III “We gather this day...to respectfully and “There are a lot of lessons to be learned Marine Expeditionary Force commanding fervently mourn for all of the souls who died from the battle of Okinawa,” said Kevin Ma- general Lt. Gen. Richard C. Zilmer, “It’s im- in the second World War,” said Toshinobu her, the U.S. Consulate General in Okinawa. portant to remember not only those fighting Nakazato, a speaker from the Okinawan Pre- “The importance of today is that this is not on either side, but also the non-combatants fectural Assembly. the time to debate the war, but it’s the time to who lost their lives.” During the ceremony, Hirokazu Nakaima, remember those who died and those who suf- During the ceremony, Heiwa Kohshin- governor of the Okinawa Prefecture stepped fered on both sides.”

Memorial attendees pray near incense after the ceremony’s end. Tradition states the smoke carries their prayers to the spirits of the deceased.

Heiwa Kohshindan, or peace marchers, march prior to the ceremony’s beginning. okinawa marine | FEATURE | june 27, 2008  Schwab Marines welcome children to day at beach

Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac okinawa marine staff

ore than 50 Marines and sailors enjoyed a day with 20 Japanese orphans from the Nagomi NursingM Home for Children at Oura Wan Beach on Camp Schwab June 21. The beach visit was organized to give Marines and sailors on Camp Schwab a chance to spend time with children from the community, said Navy Lt. Peter Dahlstrom, the chaplain for Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division. The children, ranging in age from one to 17-years old, were able to enjoy the afternoon at the beach with the service members. They ate hamburgers and hot dogs off the grill, played sports such as volleyball and soccer and swam in the ocean. “Everyone involved here was excited about inviting the staff and children to come out and enjoy our beau- tiful beach,” Dahlstrom said. “We originally asked for 25 volunteers, and more than 50 Marines and sailors showed up.” The time spent with the children had a strong meaning for some. “This was important to me because I grew up with only one parent, and these kids have none,” said Cpl. Josh Cascaneda, an airborne and air delivery special- ist with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division. “I hope these kids think fondly of us when they get older.” Interacting with the Marines and sailors is some- thing the children will remember for a long time, said Norihide Agarie, the director of the nursing home. “The children were very excited to come here and had a great time,” he said. “They see the Marines and sailors as big brothers and sisters for the day, and I One of the children prepares to return a serve June 21 as Pfc. Angel Chavac, a motor don’t think we could have asked for a better interac- transportation operator with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, looks on tion between our two groups. This is going to be one during a game of volleyball between Marines and sailors stationed on Camp Schwab and of the fondest memories these children will have.” orphans from the Nagomi Nursing Home for Children. Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac Marine Corps Base Safety Office warns of potential dangers outdoors

Lance Cpl. Joseph A. Cabrera assembling a trampoline on base, “A child can drown in as little “Don’t use electrical equipment okinawa marine staff according to Jacobs, and once as one inch of water, in a matter of in wet conditions,” he said. approved, must be used in accor- seconds,” she said. “Parents should Operators should wear eye pro- lthough there are numerous dance with the owner’s manual. never leave children unattended tection, hearing protection, sturdy Aways to enjoy the outdoors on “Place (the trampoline) on a and should keep them within arms shoes and properly fitting clothing. Okinawa, families should ensure flat surface away from structures, reach while in the pool.” “Dress right for the job,” Girley they remain safe while working trees, fences and other hazard Base housing regulations state said. and playing outside this summer. areas,” said Tanisha Girley, an that pools should be no larger than It is important for people to With most children out of school occupational safety and health six feet in diameter and no more wear clothing that will not get for the summer, safety officials specialist with the Base Safety Of- than 12 inches deep. caught in the machine’s moving critical days with Marine fice. The proper use of safety nets Other areas of concern are yard parts, Girley said. Corps Base Camp and shock-absorbing pads are also upkeep and home improvement. Also avoid operating machin- of summer Butler want to re- essential to reducing mishaps and “Conduct a walkthrough of the ery within close proximity to iterate some of their concerns about preventing injuries. area prior to cutting grass and re- children, and when not in use, these activities. In addition, parents should move any debris to make sure that equipment should be stored One major concern is the always supervise children playing the area is safe,” Girley said. properly and secured away from improper use of trampolines, on trampolines. Safety checks should be per- children, Jacobs said. Depend- said Lawrence Jacobs, the deputy Another concern is the use formed on lawn equipment prior to ing on the type of yard work to director of the Base Safety Office. of wading pools which can be using it. It is important operators be performed, it may be neces- Trampoline accidents have been as dangerous as trampolines ensure all of the safety features sary to check with base housing the cause of broken limbs and even for small children, Girley said. work properly. — especially before digging. broken necks. Although these types of pools Before using electrical lawn In the event an accident occurs, Prior approval from the base are shallow they still present a equipment, check the cords for emergency phone numbers should housing office is needed before drowning hazard. damage and cracks, said Jacobs. be easily accessible. 10 okinawa marine | FEATURE | june 27, 2008 Survival of the Smartest Cpl. Timothy Adamovage, a com- Royal Thai Marines bat engineer with Combat Assault Company. “I never would have teach ins and outs of done that.” Using a plastic bag filled with jungle survival to US leaves, Thai Marines extracted more than a half cup of water by counterparts shaking the foliage and collecting the run-off. Lance Cpl. Andrew S. Avitt “There is (a lot) of water in the okinawa marine staff jungle vegetation,” Chaisuparb said, while uncovering a 12- oyal Thai Marines from 1st foot-long table piled with edible Infantry Battalion pre- leaves, roots, stems, fruit and sented a two-hour class on other plants. Rjungle survival June 10 at Camp Marines from both countries Pramahajessada, Thailand, for gathered around the table to get U.S. service members as part of a taste of the alternate food and Cooperation Afloat Readiness and water sources. Training 2008. “I was all about trying the CARAT is an annual series of vegetation,” said Cpl. Robert B. bilateral maritime training exer- Montgomery, a rifleman with cises between the United States CAC. “Some of it was disgusting; and Southeast Asian nations some of it was pretty alright.” designed to build relationships Thai Marines also showed U.S. and enhance the operational troops how to catch and kill wild readiness of the participating game by using snares and vari- forces. ous traps made from bamboo and The instructors focused on twine. teaching the U.S. troops how to Next, they demonstrated ‘think survival’ in the hot, humid several methods of starting a fire jungles of Southeast Asia and including using flint, a bow and how to prioritize needs in order to stick, a battery, and a time fuse. conserve energy in the unforgiv- After the demonstration, the ing climate. Thai instructors showed the Ma- “Don’t get too excited, energy rines some snake-handling, in the is precious in the jungle,” said event they ever encountered the Royal Thai Marine Chief Petty creatures and desired a snack. Officer 1 Weerachai Chaisuparb, Two Thai Marines made their an English translator. way through the crowd to the Food and water are critical, boxes. They pulled a cobra out Corporal Timothy Adamovage, a combat engineer with Combat Assault especially water, he said. On av- Company, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, dangles a cobra June 10 of the crate and set it down in erage, humans can not survive to keep it from striking. U.S. service members participated in a survival training the middle of the crowd. While more than three days without class during their visit to the Kingdom of Thailand. Photos by Lance Cpl. Andrew S. Avitt distracting the cobra, one of the water. Thai Marines grabbed the cobra Oceans, lakes and rivers through distillation, and boiling vegetation can yield sufficient and lifted it off the ground. are obvious sources of water, the water will kill bacteria. amounts of water to keep a person “It was a thrill, getting to expe- Chaisuparb said. However, they Since these obvious sources alive. rience a little bit of snake han- are not always safe because of water are not always available, “I learned to get water from dling,” said Cpl. Andrew Carlson, of pollution, bacteria or salt. the Thai instructors demonstrat- places I never expected, like cut- an amphibious assault vehicle But water can be made potable ed how different types of jungle ting apart a banana tree,” said crewman with CAC.

The Royal Thai Marines and U.S. service members tried a variety of wild, native vegetation.

A Royal Thai Marine passes out wild vegetation to U.S. Marines June 10 during the jungle survival course. okinawa marine | MARKETPLACE | june 27, 2008 11 in theaters single marine program events NEW Smp MEEting schedules June 27-July 2 • First Tuesday of the month: Camp Kinser, 9:30 a.m. at Kinser Surfside Club; MCAS Futenma, 11 a.m. at the USO; Camp Movie schedule is subject to change without notice. Call in advance to confirm show times. For a complete listing, visit http://www.aafes.com. Foster, 2 p.m. at Building 5674. • First Wednesday of the month: Camp Schwab, 9 a.m. at Building 3509; Camp Hansen, 11 a.m. at the Palms; Camp Foster Kadena Courtney, 2 p.m. at Barracks 4433. 645-3465 634-1869 JuLY 3 | northern Camps Discover scuba Friday The Incredible Hulk (PG13), 6 Friday Kung Fu Panda (PG), 6 p.m.; and 10 p.m. Baby Mama (PG13), 9 p.m. • Learn basic dive safety, signaling techniques and jump in the For more information, water for a gear trial at the Camp Hansen 50-meter pool. SATURDAY Nim’s Island (PG), 1 Saturday Kung Fu Panda (PG), 6 contact the Single p.m.; Drillbit Taylor (PG13), 4 p.m.; The p.m.; The Incredible Hulk (PG13), 9 p.m. • Bus departures: Camp Courtney, 4 p.m.; Camp Schwab, 5 p.m. Forbidden Kingdom (PG13), 7 p.m.; Sex Marine Program Office and the City (R), 10 p.m. at 645-3681. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES sunday Horton Hears a Who (PG), 1 sunday The Incredible Hulk (PG13), 1 p.m.; Get Smart (PG13), 4 and 7 p.m. and 4 p.m.; Deception (R), 7 p.m. • The Marine Thrift Shop on Camp Foster needs two volunteers weekly. Contact your SMP representative for more information. monday Nim’s Island (PG), 3 p.m.; monday The Incredible Hulk (PG13), The Forbidden Kingdom (PG13), 7 p.m. 3 and 7 p.m. All bus pick-up points • Volunteer opportunities at the Ai No Mura Nursing Home tuesday Made of Honor (PG13), 7 Tuesday Kung Fu Panda (PG), 3 p.m.; p.m. Deception (R), 7 p.m. will be at Semper Fit are the fourth Friday of each month. Call 636-3092 for more gyms or the Foster information. wednesday Deception (R), 7 p.m. Wednesday Kung Fu Panda (PG), 3 p.m.; Baby Mama (PG13), 7 p.m. Fieldhouse. Futenma courtney chapel schedule 636-3890 622-9616

Friday The Forbidden Kingdom Friday Get Smart (PG13), 6:30 and Camp Kinser | 637-1148 Camp Hansen | 623-4694 (PG13), 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. • Catholic: Sun., 11 a.m. • Catholic: Sun., 10 a.m., E. Chapel • Gospel: Sun., 8 a.m. • Latter Day Saints: Sun., 3 p.m., W. Chapel Saturday Get Smart (PG13), 4 and Saturday The Spiderwick Chronicles 7 p.m. (PG), 2 p.m.; The Forbidden Kingdom • Protestant: Sun., 9:30 a.m. • Protestant: Sun., 11 a.m., W. Chapel (PG13), 7 p.m.

sunday Forgetting Sarah Marshall sunday Kung Fu Panda (PG), 7 p.m. MCAS Futenma | 636-3058 Camp Schwab | 625-2644/2866 (R), 4 p.m.; 88 Minutes (R), 7 p.m. • Catholic: Sun., noon • Catholic: Sun., 5:30 p.m. monday Indiana Jones and the monday 88 Minutes (R), 6 p.m. • Contemporary: Sun., 9 a.m. • Protestant: Sun., 11:30 a.m. Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (PG13), 6:30 p.m. Camp Foster | 645-7486/7487 Camp Lester | 643-7248 Tuesday Closed tuesday Closed • Catholic: Mon.-Fri., 11:45 a.m.; • Catholic: Sun., 8 a.m., Lester Chapel Wednesday Closed wednesday The Incredible Hulk Sat., 5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m. • Protestant: Sun., 9 a.m., Hospital Chapel (PG13), 7 p.m. • Christian Science: Sun., 11 a.m., Bldg. 442 Sun., 10 a.m., Lester Chapel • Eastern Orthodox: Sun., 9:30 a.m. Tue., noon, Hospital Chapel (Eucharist) hansen Kinser • Gospel: Sun., 11:30 a.m. 623-4564 637-2177 • Hindu: Sat., 3:30 p.m., Bldg. 455 Kadena Air Base | 634-1288 • Jewish: Fri., Traditional, 6:00 p.m.; • Buddhist: Sat., 10 a.m., Bldg. 856 Friday 10,000 B.C. (PG13), 6 p.m.; The Camp Kinser theater Informal (first and third Friday), 6:30 p.m. • Catholic: Sun., 8:30 a.m., Mass, Chapel 1 Drillbit Taylor (PG13), 9 p.m. is scheduled to be closed until July 11 • Muslim: Friday prayer, 12:45 p.m. Sun., 11:30 a.m., Reconciliation, Chapel 1 Saturday Run Fatboy Run (PG13), 6 • Protestant: Sun., 8:30 a.m. Sun., 12:30 p.m., Mass, Chapel 1 p.m.; Deception (R), 9 p.m. Sun., 5 p.m., Mass, Chapel 1 Sun., 10:30 a.m., CCD, Amelia Earhart School sunday The Forbidden Kingdom Camp Courtney | 622-9350 (PG13), 2 p.m.; Super Hero (PG13), • Catholic: Sun., 8 and 11:15 a.m.; Daily Mass, Mon.-Thurs., noon, Chapel 2 5:30 p.m. • Protestant: Sun., 10:30 a.m., Contemp., Chapel 1 Daily, 11:45 a.m. Sun., 8:30 a.m., Inspirational, Chapel 2 monday Get Smart (PG13), 7 p.m. • Protestant: Sun., 9:30 a.m. Sun., 10:30 a.m., Traditional, Chapel 2 • Episcopal: Sun., 6:30 p.m. TUesday Get Smart (PG13), 7 p.m. Sun., 10:30 a.m., Gospel, Chapel 3 WEDNEsday Baby Mama (R), 7 p.m. Sunday School, 8:45 a.m., Bldg. 856 Camp McTureous | 622-7505 • Wiccan/Pagan: Fri., 7 p.m., Chapel 1 • Gospel: Sun., 12:30 p.m. Sat., 6 p.m., Bldg. 856 Schwab uso • Lutheran: Sun., 9:30 a.m. 625-2333 movie nights

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153 triathletes pushed themselves June 22 during the Camp Hansen Open Triathlon. The annual event provided American and Okinawan triathletes the opportunity to compete with each other in a race consisting of a five-kilometer run, 15-kilometer bicycle ride and 400-meter swim. Photos by Lance Cpl. Joseph A. Cabrera OFF TO A RUNNING START Lance Cpl. Joseph A. Cabrera through the water. road bike division or mountain US, Okinawan okinawa marine staff “My weakness is swimming,” bike division, and recognition Misner said. “I slow down in the was given to top performers in re- CAMP HANSEN — Takeshi Ura pool.” spective gender and age groups. triathletes run, passed up Jason Misner in the Yoshi Awa won the overall The triathlon provides a good pool during the final portion of mountain bike division with a opportunity for military and civil- cycle and swim the Camp Hansen Open Triath- time of 56:33.0 ian competitors to come together lon June 22 and went on to win 153 triathletes competed in and test their skills according to the overall road bike division the event which consisted of a Bud Wood, Camp Hansen Marine on Camp Hansen with a time of 52 minutes, 57.4 five-kilometer run, a 15-kilometer Corps Community Services sports seconds. cycling event and ended with a coordinator. Misner, who led for most of 400-meter swim. Thirty to 40 percent of the par- during annual race the race, couldn’t hold the lead Participants competed in the ticipants were locals, he added.

the CAMP HANSEN open TRIATHLON winners ROAD BICYCLE DIVISION MOUNTAIN BICYCLE DIVISION

• Best overall road bike, overall winner Takeshi Ura, 52:57.4 • Best overall mountain bike, Yoshi Awa, 56:33

• Men, 17 and under, Brant Casteel, 1:01:08.2 • Men, 18 to 29, Ken Harinishi, 1:06:51.1 • Men, 18 to 29, Takeshi Ura, 52:57.4 • Men, 30 to 39, Yoshi Awa, 56:33 • Men, 30 to 39, Takuro Kimijima, 53:04.1 • Men, 40 and over, Masashige Yamauchi, 1:12:59.1 • Men, 40 and over, Trevor Lennard, 54:39.7 • Women, 17 and under, Gabriella Falco, 1:37:13.4 • Women, 17 and under, Yukino Nagai, 1:14:46.4 • Women, 18 to 29, Lauren Dethemas, 1:09:26.4 • Women, 18 to 29, Meghan Gebke, 1:00:33.5 • Women, 30 to 39, Michelle Sprague, 1:16:43.4 • Women, 30 to 39, Roberta Lenski, 58:45.4 • Women, 40 and over, Martha Stanton, 1:14:27.6 • Women, 40 and over, Jill Kleinheinz, 1:10:18.7

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