FALLEN HONORED the Military Community on Okinawa Came Together This Week to Honor the Memories of Cpls

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February 23, 2007 www.okinawa.usmc.mil FALLEN HONORED The military community on Okinawa came together this week to honor the memories of Cpls. Tom E. Saba and Jennifer Parcell, who were killed in separate incidents Feb. 7 while supporting operations in Iraq. Saba, with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, was killed Saba when his helicopter crashed during a casualty evacuation mission. Parcell, with Combat Logistics Regiment 3, was killed when a woman she was searching detonated an explosive device.

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A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, patrols Camp Schwab looking for mock aggressors during a pre-deployment training exercise run by 4th Marine MCB celebrates African Regiment’s Regimental Schools Feb. 8. Photo by Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett American History Month Regimental Schools wraps up ﬁ rst Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso for equality is far from over, OKINAWA MARINE STAFF said Master Sgt. Juanita Moore, the equal opportu- pre-deployment training course CAMP FOSTER — Black nity representative with Americans have fought for Headquarters and Service Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett Martial Arts and Corporals’ Leadership freedom and equality since Battalion, Marine Corps OKINAWA MARINE STAFF Courses,” Lintz said. “But we got the word colonial times. They won Base Camp Butler, who or- that we were going to switch and become that battle on many fronts in ganized the event. CAMP SCHWAB — The 4th Marine Reg- a cadre of instructors that comes up here the United States, but there The celebration promoted iment’s Regimental Schools conducted to 4th Marines and would be responsible are still places in America equality and integration of its pre-deployment training program solely for PTP.” and throughout the world all races while honoring the Jan. 22-Feb. 16 for the first time since the Before Regimental Schools was imple- that refuse to change, places memories of African Ameri- school’s creation in December. mented, the division’s training section where racism still exists and cans who have contributed The Regimental Schools, once a part would take individual Marines from their the fight for equality costs to the fight for equality, of 3rd Marine Division Schools, was cre- regular place of duty to be PTP instruc- people their lives. Moore said. ated as a specialized school with a core of tors, said Gunnery Sgt. Tony A. Polzin, To advocate the fight for The fight for equality has about 15 instructors, according to Staff Sgt. the Regimental Schools’ staff non-com- equality, service members never been an easy one, Moore Larry R. Lintz, the PTP staff non-commis- missioned officer-in-charge. stationed on Camp Foster said. It is a battle felt more by sioned officer-in-charge for the Regimental “They were pulling Marines from 4th and Kadena Air Base cel- the military community than Schools. The instructors are now dedi- Marines, 12th Marines, Combat Assault ebrated African American most might know. cated solely to providing pre-deployment Battalion and 3rd Reconnaissance Bat- History Month Feb. 15 at the “Freedom isn’t free,” said training to 3rd MarDiv Marines preparing talion and putting together a little train- Foster Community Center. guest speaker Jacqueline for operations in support of Operation ing package to train deploying Marines,” The theme for this year’s Daniels, the MCB resource Enduring Freedom, he said. Polzin said. “But they were pulling guys observance, “Waiting for evaluation and analysis of- “(As Division Schools), we were re- out of their regular jobs to do this, so they the World to Change,” is a ficer. “We, the military com- sponsible for a number of different train- weren’t necessarily the best people that reflection of current events munity, know this better ing (programs) such as Marine Corps SEE SCHOOL PG 6 and a reminder that the fight SEE HISTORY PG 6

SWEAT, THEN BABY SIT CELEBRATING TRADITION FUN OF FUNDAMENTALS Parent volunteers successful in Okinawa World, the island’s largest American and Okinawan kids receive establishing a childcare ﬁ tness theme park, features a variety of expert instruction from top athletes cooperative room at Gunners Fitness traditional culture and crafts, as well during a baseball clinic hosted by a Center on Camp Foster. as Japan’s second-largest cave. Japanese professional team. INSIDE pg. 8 pg. 12 pg. 17 OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | FEBRUARY 23, 2007 3 Around the MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGO Drill Instructor Sgt. Marvin Walker ensures Pvt. Sean Tvedt understands his instruction during a bayonet assault course Feb. 2. For more Marine Corps stories and photos, Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert W. Beaver Cvisit http://www.orpmarines.mil S

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. | A student at the Aircraft Survival Training Center completes a refresher course Feb. 7 that is required every four years for air crew members. Photo by Lance Cpl. George J. Papastrat

CAMP BAHARIA, Iraq A memorial in honor of Cpl. Mark D. Kidd, from Headquarters and Support Company, 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, is displayed Feb. 3. Kidd died Jan. 25 from wounds received while conducting combat operations in the Anbar province of Iraq. Photo by Cpl. Samuel D. MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, N.C. | A maintenance Marine with Corum Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 ratchets a mooring anchor to a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter rotor blade Feb. 6. Photo by Cpl. Peter R. Miller OKINAWA MARINE | OPINION & EDITORIAL | FEBRUARY 23, 2007 5 Why is Black History Month still necessary?

Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey History Month. Black history is American his- society has evolved to the point where Black tory.” History Month and other similar observations his month is Black History Month, and While I agree with Freeman that Black and are no longer necessary. But the fact that the along with it comes the annual debate on American history are one, I don’t agree with debate even exists proves that there is still a Twhy an entire month is set aside to recog- his assertion that the month is ridiculous. lot of room for improvement. nize one group of people. The observance began in 1926 as Negro Racism and intolerance still exist in Opposition to Black History Month comes History Week. It was a way of highlighting the America and probably to a larger extent than in many forms, from those who wonder why significant role of blacks in American history, many realize. Despite improvements in educa- there isn’t a White History Month to those which was largely ignored at the time. The tion philosophies and opportunities, a lot of who feel that constantly thinking about things observance took place during the week in Feb- Americans still don’t know many things about in terms of race just prolongs the existence of ruary that Frederick Douglas’ and Abraham their history, which includes the history of all racism. These views are expressed by people Lincoln’s birthdays fell on. people in the country. of all races and come not only during Black When Carter G. Woodson created the ob- We focus on specific groups that have been History Month but during any period of time servance, he hoped that it would one day be oppressed throughout history because by set aside to recognize a specific group. eliminated and black history would be fully understanding their struggles, hopefully, we It was just a little more than a year ago that integrated into American history. However, in can prevent anything similar from ever hap- actor Morgan Freeman called Black History 1976, the week-long observance was expanded pening again. The key to accomplishing this is Month “ridiculous” during an interview on to a month. Despite the progress made since education, and education is the purpose Black “60-Minutes.” its inception, the observance was more neces- History Month serves. “You’re going to relegate my history to a sary than ever. Yancey is a staff member of the Okinawa month?” Freeman said. “I don’t want a Black Today, many would argue that American Marine newspaper. ‘Flags of Our Fathers’ book delves into lives of men on Iwo Jima Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Todd Rene Gagnon have flashbacks dur- the battle as the movie does, James fore the invasion and during the ing the tour. Bradley gives a brief history of each flag raising. But they, and all the have read the book and seen the I am not trying to slam the flag raiser’s childhood. He gives men who fought and died on Iwo movie “Flags of Our Fathers” movie; I very much enjoyed it and great detail to each aspect of their Jima, should be remembered. They and although the movie was thought Clint Eastwood did a won- lives, from the time they enlisted, should especially be remembered fantastic,I I don’t think that the one derful job. I just feel that, to repeat to their training and struggle con- because, according to the three chapter it focuses on is enough to the common cliche, “The book is quering Mount Suribachi. survivors, they were the real heroes tell the whole story. much better than the movie.” In the movie as well as the book, of Iwo Jima. I recently asked several people With the book, I got a feel for I noticed the quote: “The only he- If you have seen the movie and who have seen the movie but have each of the flag raisers’ personali- roes are the ones who didn’t come loved it or are thinking about pur- not read the book to name the six ties. When I finished, I felt exactly back.” Although this is said in the chasing the recently released DVD, men who were part of the second how James Bradley, the author movie, there are no stories about why not take a little extra time flag-raising on Mount Suribachi. of Flags of Our Fathers and son these heroes, and there is no infor- to read the entire story and learn Some were able to name the three of John “Doc” Bradley, the last mation about the other three flag about each of the six flag raisers survivors, but most couldn’t name survivor of the flag-raising, said he raisers except for a quick introduc- and the many others who fought on any of them. That is because the did when he had finished his four tion of each on the warship as they Iwo Jima? Learn why John Bradley, movie doesn’t give as in-depth of a years of extensive research. I felt I rolled in toward the beaches. Ira Hayes and Rene Gagnon said story as the book. It focuses mainly knew and loved each one of these The other three flag raisers the only heroes are the ones who on the war bond tour and gives men like my brothers or my high- — Mike Strank, Franklin Sousley didn’t come back. brief glimpses of the horrific battle school chums. and Harlon Block — were only Todd is a staff member of the when John Bradley, Ira Hayes or Instead of jumping straight to seen during short moments be- Okinawa Marine newspaper.

MARINE CORPS FACT CHECK PASSPORTS Q: With all the new passport requirements, do I need to get a passport to travel back to the United States on leave if I am on active duty? No. A passport for members of the U.S. Armed Forces traveling on orders is not required in accordance with the current international travel requirements posted on the U.S. Department of State’s Web site. Travel to destinations other than the United States most always A: requires a passport and it is always best for service members to have one. For more information, contact your legal office or visit http://travel.state.gov and follow the links to “new requirements for travelers.”

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RECON SCREENING Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett Nathan M. Treichel. 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion will hold OKINAWA MARINE STAFF 1st Lt. Matthew R. Bish- a screening March 9 on Camp Schwab for op, Gunnery Sgt. Darrell J. Marines who wish to make a lateral move to CAMP HANSEN — Brig. Gen. Covington, Petty Officer 1st the 0321 military occupational specialty. The Peter J. Talleri, 3rd Marine Lo- Class Christopher T. Grimm screening will consist of a physical fitness test, a modified S-1 swim qualification and a review gistics Group commanding and Staff Sgt. Christopher C. of applicants’ SRB and medical record. For general, presented awards to Hyatt were awarded the Navy more information, call Gunnery Sgt. Rossignol eight Marines and one sailor and Marine Corps Commen- at 625-2711. with 3rd MLG’s 9th Engineer dation Medal with Combat Support Battalion Feb. 16 for Distinguishing Device. 911 EMERGENCY SERVICES their actions during the unit’s After presenting the Marine Corps Base Camp Butler has estab- deployment to Iraq, from Feb. awards, Talleri told the forma- lished a new off-base access number for reach- 20 to Sept. 16 of last year. tion that the service members ing the on-base Marine Corps 911 emergency During the ceremony, Mas- honored “are great examples system. The new 911 emergency access number ter Sgt. Scott M. Ingbretsen of staying steadfast to the from off base is (098) 911-1911. If you are on base was awarded a Bronze Star nation’s calling.” or in government housing, continue to dial 911. If you are off base and need to contact Japanese medal with Combat Distin- ESB’s mission during the emergency services, dial 119. For more informa- guishing Device and Sgt. deployment was to conduct tion, call the MCB help desk at 114. Bryan E. Carter was awarded counterinsurgency opera- a Purple Heart. Carter was tions by locating and destroy- TRANSFER OF RECYCLING PROGRAM also awarded the Navy and ing improvised explosive The Marine Corps Base Camp Butler re- Marine Corps Achievement devices, conducting route Brig. Gen. Peter J. Talleri presents Cpl. cycling program has been transferred from Medal with Combat Distin- clearance operations, and Nathan M. Treichel with a Navy and Marine Corps Community Services to MCB guishing Device, as were 1st building observation posts Marine Corps Achievement Medal Butler’s Environmental Branch. The program Lt. Kirk A. Whittenberg, Staff and command outposts used with combat distinguishing device will continue to serve all military installations Sgt. Keith R. Mahon and Cpl. to detect insurgent activity. Feb. 16. Photo by Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett on Okinawa with the exception of Kadena Air Base. For more information, call 645-3139 or 634-2600/0448. HISTORY FROM PG 1 Angelou and Langston Hughes, as several poems that represent the rich history of African ACADEMIES FOR HOMESCHOOLERS than most. It’s the same fight for freedom Afri- Americans were read aloud. WorldWide Independent Distance Education can Americans fought for that we fight for today Academy, an accredited educational institution, in the war on terror. We have lost loved ones and “These poems came from the pioneers of Af- is offering enrollment in two academies serving grieved for the freedoms we enjoy everyday. We rican-American poetry,” said Cpl. Carmena L. military or civilian families who homeschool are fighting the ignorance and intolerance that Easter, an event volunteer. “The nature of their their children. For more information, visit leads to racism. We need to know our history poetry is about being a black man or slave. It’s http://www.worldwide-idea.org. and participate in activities that lead to freedom our culture and our heritage. (African American and equality.” History Month) is about remembering where we PHYSICAL TRAINING UNIFORM SURVEY Moore began the event by reading President came from.” The Commandant of the Marine Corps direct- George W. Bush’s 2007 African American Histo- Several performances during the event ed the development of an all-weather physical ry Month proclamation, which reads in part: expressed the social contributions African training uniform. The intent is to field a high “African Americans have been an integral Americans have made in the United States in quality uniform that will provide uniformity and music and dance. Local R&B artist and song- add a sense of style. Marines are asked to take part of America for generations, and our nation a survey to assess a variety of design features is stronger because of their contributions. Dur- writer Quincy “QT” Thompson performed and options available for consideration in the ing National African American History Month, first followed by a Reggae performance by the design. The proposed uniform will consist of a we honor the achievements of African Ameri- Trendsetters, a local dance group. jacket and pants. The survey link is available cans and recognize our continued responsibility Organizers were pleased with the celebra- at http://www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil. The to strive for equality for all citizens.” tion and attributed the event’s success to the time to complete the survey is approximately After hearing the president’s words, cer- 26 volunteers who dedicated their free time to 5-10 minutes. emony observers were treated to the words of ensure African American History was properly several African American poets, such as Maya observed in the ceremony, Moore said. HOSPITAL NOTICE The U.S. Naval Hospital on Camp Lester is undergoing a major exterior painting project SCHOOL FROM PG 1 military occupational specialty rather to reinforce the skills all through February. Parking and entrance access you could put together because they’re coming from, their job Marines have instilled in them may be limited in the vicinity of the sections be- they had to worry about their is now exclusively to provide since basic training, Lintz said. ing painted. Restricted parking areas and pedes- deploying Marines with the “Our motto is ‘brilliance in trian access routes are clearly marked. Hospital usual jobs plus the training of officials request that patients and visitors observe deploying Marines.” knowledge they need to survive the basics,’ which means we posted signs and stay in designated areas when Although this training was in combat, he said. should be reminding Marines of entering and leaving the hospital. adequate, a new strategy was de- “We’ve got a whole bunch all the things that they already cided upon to improve the train- of different MOSs putting this should know and practice,” Pol- VARSITY BASEBALL ing even more, Polzin said. thing together, from the infantry zin said, “That’s our goal, to get Personnel interested in joining an all-military/ “What they were finding out field to motor transportation everyone’s basic knowledge up Department of Defense Okinawa varsity baseball is that the training wasn’t as to communications,” he said. to where it needs to be in order team should contact Capt. Brandon Dong at bran- good as it could be if you had “I have communication guys to deploy.” [email protected]. Tryouts will also be a dedicated team of instructors teaching basic urban combat Polzin said he is more than held for military personnel interested in joining with their sole purpose being to skills and convoy operations and satisfied with the new program the U.S. Military All-Star Baseball Club. conduct this kind of training,” motor transport Marines teach- and he is certain Regimental ing combat marksmanship; but Schools will make a difference. TO SUBMIT A BRIEF, send an e-mail to Polzin said. [email protected] or fax your The Marines selected to be- it doesn’t matter, you don’t have “From what we’ve seen so request to DSN 645-3803. The deadline for come the school’s instructors to be infantry to teach these far, it looks like the end product submitting a brief is noon every Friday. The come from varied military oc- basic skills.” will be much better at getting Okinawa Marine reserves the right to edit all cupational specialties, Polzin The goal of the training is not Marines trained and ready to submitted material. explained. No matter what to teach all new concepts but deploy into combat.”

FOR THE DINING FACILITY SCHEDULE, VISIT HTTP://WWW.OKINAWA.USMC.MIL OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | FEBRUARY 23, 2007 7 Okinawa units honor fallen Marines 1st MAW remembers smile of fallen brother Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso OKINAWA MARINE STAFF

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA — He was more than a friend. He was a mentor, brother, son and a Marine. He will be best remembered for the infectious smile he always wore. He will be missed but never forgotten. Marines and family members with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing gathered at the Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Chapel Feb. 16 Maj. Ken Quiner pauses to regroup as he speaks at Cpl. Jennifer Parcell’s to pay their final respects to Cpl. memorial service Feb. 13 at the Camp Foster Chapel. Hundreds of Marines Tom E. Saba. gathered to remember Parcell, who gave her life Feb. 7 in Anbar Province. Saba, a CH-46E Helicopter Photos by Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Todd crew chief with Marine Medium Saba was killed Feb. 7 when his Helicopter Squadron 262, Marine helicopter crashed during a casualty Aircraft Group 36, was killed in evacuation mission near Fallujah. CLR-3 mourns loss of fellow Marine action Feb. 7 when his helicopter crashed during a casualty evacu- ing Tiger. He fondly shared one ation mission 20 miles west of example of that confidence dur- who was ‘always ready to volunteer’ Baghdad. ing the ceremony. The 30-year-old New Jersey na- Collins had finished looking Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Todd OKINAWA MARINE STAFF tive joined the Marine Corps April over his aircraft before a flight 22, 2002. What led him there was when he came across Saba, who, “911” and “his strong sense of pa- as the crew chief, was responsible CAMP FOSTER — Cpl. Jennifer triotism,” said Col. John T. Collins, for the over all appearance and Parcell was always an example the commanding officer for MAG- mechanical condition of the he- that you can’t judge a book by its 36, during the ceremony. licopter. He said he commented cover. Though many underesti- Saba was remembered at the to Saba “Nice aircraft,” to which mated her due to her size, Parcell service as a kind-hearted soul Saba proudly responded, “What always proved them wrong with a can-do attitude and a personality whose only dream was to help do you expect?” Marines stand as taps is played during people while being part of some- Saba’s commitment to his unit that would brighten the spirits of the memorial service. thing significant. He fulfilled that and the Marine Corps is demon- everyone around her. dream while serving as a HMM- strated by the fact he extended That is how her fellow Marines tained until assuming her spot 262 Flying Tiger, Collins said. his active duty contract for the remembered her Feb. 13 as they with the Lioness Program. “I remember looking across the opportunity to deploy to Iraq. gathered to pay their respects to During the service, Lance Cpl. cockpit and seeing that ear-to-ear “He wouldn’t have been able to the 20-year-old from Bel Air, Md., Stephen Colon read a letter that smile while flying with him over deploy without extending,” Col- who was killed in Iraq Feb. 7. Cpl. Jeffrey Radcliff, a good friend (a mountain range),” Collins said. lins said. “But he said he wanted “I have heard people say she of Parcell’s, wrote from Iraq. “I’ll never forget what he said: to go with his brothers – that he was a go-getter and I couldn’t agree In his letter, Radcliff expressed ‘Some days I can’t believe I get wanted to teach them.” more,” said Staff Sgt. Victor Rob- that after spending his first four paid for this.’” Saba was buried Feb. 17 in Toms inson, a Marine who knew Parcell months in the Marine Corps Collins said he will also re- River, N.J. The state’s governor, Jon since her arrival to Okinawa in around only males, he did not member Saba as a Marine who Corzine, signed an executive order 2005. “She was always ready to think females had a place in the was full of confidence and who to fly all flags at half staff Feb. 17 volunteer and never complained Marine Corps. But shortly after always took pride in being a Fly- in Saba’s honor. about anything.” meeting Parcell, he erased that Only a few weeks away from thought from his mind forever. returning to Okinawa, Parcell was Despite her size, Parcell was killed in Anbar province when an always able to keep up with the Iraqi woman she was searching guys every step of the way, Rad- detonated an explosive vest. cliff wrote. There was never a time Parcell was performing the when she wouldn’t jump right in search as part of the Lioness Pro- and help move cargo that was gram, a combat program she vol- often equal to or more than her unteered for that provides female own weight. Marines to search Iraqi women. Her solid reputation extended Parcell, a landing-support spe- beyond her peers. cialist with Combat Logistics “I recall many (debates) be- Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics tween Marine leaders who all Group, first arrived in Iraq on wanted Parcell on their team,” said Aug. 17, 2006. She attached to 1st Maj. Ken Quiner, executive officer Marine Logistics Group, where she for Combat Logistics Regiment 3, The Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Chapel is filled to capacity Feb. 16 served as a member of the airfield 3rd Marine Logistics Group. “She with those who gathered to pay their final respects to Cpl. Tom E. Saba, control group support staff at Al was an excellent Marine and will who was killed in Iraq Feb. 7. Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso Asad Airfield, a duty she main- be dearly missed by everyone.” 8 OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | FEBRUARY 23, 2007 Careless mistake causes Camp Foster barracks ﬁre

Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey OKINAWA MARINE STAFF

CAMP FOSTER — A fire broke out in room 347 of barracks 5718 on Camp Foster early Feb. 14 and spread to two adjacent rooms before a team from Marine Corps Bases Japan Fire Department arrived and quickly extinguished the blaze. The fire alarm in the barracks sounded at 5:50 a.m. and the barracks was evacuated within 10 minutes, according to Sgt. Michael Via of A Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, who was on duty during the fire. By 6:30 a.m. everyone living in the barracks had been ac- counted for and the fire was out. Fortunately for the room residents and all Arianna Schrage, 4, plays in the fitness cooperative room at Gunners Fitness Center Jan. 29. The recently opened personnel in the barracks, the incident ended room features a baby-changing table, padded walls and floors and a TV with DVD player. Photo by Sgt. Ethan E. Rocke with no injuries. But what has Marine and fire officials concerned is that the fire would have never started if only some simple fire safety procedures were followed. The fire was the result of a 150-watt bulb be- Worry-free workouts ing used in a lamp designed for a 60-watt bulb, according to Brian Johnson, the Marine Corps Base Camp Butler fire chief. The bulb caused Fitness co-op allows parents to sweat while kids play the lamp to draw more power than it could Sgt. Ethan E. Rocke and put together a petition. handle. As the room’s occupant was away, the OKINAWA MARINE STAFF Schrage said signatures were wires of the lamp cord got so hot they melted easy to come by. They had more the cord insulation and then began sparking, CAMP FOSTER — After more than 300 within a week, and igniting a bed sheet the cord was touching. than a year in the works, an effort Darling had what she needed to These types of fires can be prevented by pay- to establish childcare services at bring the issue before her boss, ing attention to instructions in the manuals of Gunners Fitness Center materi- Brig. Gen. Joseph Medina, the all electronics and appliances, Johnson said. alized Jan. 29 when dozens of commanding general for MCB Johnson also pointed out that large appli- parent volunteers made use of Camp Butler at the time. ances, such as refrigerators, microwaves and their new childcare fitness co- Medina also had a sympathet- indoor grills, should always be plugged directly operative room in front of Foster ic ear, and he oversaw round- into the wall — not an extension cord or surge Field House for the first time. table meetings with other base protector. It is OK, however, to plug electron- The approximately 300- officials, representatives from ics like televisions and computers into a surge square-foot playroom replaces Marine Corps Community Ser- protector, he said. what was once an unused ticket vices and Schrage. There is a proposed base order currently be- booth and is equipped with all Schrage said it was slow-going reviewed that will make it mandatory that the necessary amenities to serve ing at first, but eventually Me- all appliances be plugged directly into the wall, as what is essentially a miniature dina got the moms the money to Johnson continued. The revised order should Tina Schrage works out while her day care center. get the co-op off the ground. be completed within a few months. child is taken care of in the co-op There’s a kiddie-sized bath- The base allocated funds to It is also a requirement for all military per- room. Photo by Lance Cpl. David Rogers room, a baby-changing table, transform the booth into a co-op, sonnel living in the barracks who have appli- padded walls and floors, a 13- Va. She was impressed then by and construction finished in the ances such as microwaves and coffee makers inch TV set with DVD player, the 800-square-foot co-op room summer. A few months later, to own a working fire extinguisher, Johnson and enough toys to keep the inside Quantico’s Barber Physi- Schrage and Crim finally had the said. Per Marine Corps Bases Japan Order, maximum 12 children occupied cal Activity Center. keys to their new co-op. however, hot plates, heaters and flame-emitting under the direct supervision of When Schrage came to Camp They put out minimal buzz, appliances are not authorized. Also, electrical one parent volunteer. Foster in 2004, she was expect- and before they knew it, the cords should never run across fabric such as Members of the “co-op” agree ing to see something similar. She co-op was full. There were 12 bed sheets — a lesson the occupant of room to commit an hour and a half was surprised to see she had few people on the waiting list by 347 has learned the hard way. once a week to supervising alternatives. She soon met Crim, opening day, which was good children in the room while the who felt the same way. and bad, according to Schrage. It kid’s parents work out. In return, “It’s a big deal for us to stay in was good because the co-op was members get a 1.5-hour workout shape,” Crim said. “We want to a hit; bad because those parents window the same time every day have the opportunity to do that, cannot use it yet. on the other days of the week and on Okinawa, it’s not like we Schrage and Crim hope their between 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. have the option to go to Bally’s co-op will grow one day, but if it Tina Schrage and Dawn Crim, or Gold’s Gym.” does, they’ll never see it. Both la- the Marine wives who spear- They eventually raised their dies will leave the island soon. headed the effort, were proud concerns to the camp command- “I’m probably never going and happy Jan. 29, though they er, who just happened to be a to come back here, but I want expressed their hopes the room fitness-minded mother herself. this place to succeed for other would be expanded in the future Col. Adrienne K. Fraser-Darling, spouses to use,” Crim said. to accommodate more parents. the camp commander for Foster “And I hope it gets bigger. Ma- Room 347 of barracks 5718 on Camp Foster lies Schrage got her inspiration at the time, was immediately rines are so fitness oriented, and scorched following a fire Feb. 14. The fire was Marine spouses should be the caused by a 150-watt bulb used in a 60-watt lamp. for the center in 2003 while at receptive. She encouraged the Photo courtesy of A Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion Marine Corps Base Quantico, ladies to draft a formal proposal same way.” OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | FEBRUARY 23, 2007 9 Marine’s roots make him key to success

Lance Cpl. Warren Peace OKINAWA MARINE STAFF

tanding among a sea of tents at Camp Itami, Japan, Feb. 7, a group of military Sofficials from Japan and the United States faced each other with confused looks while trying to communicate. The struggle continued until Cpl. Mitsuo R. Satoh joined them — just one day before the opening ceremony of Yama Sakura, a bilateral exercise between the Japan Self Defense Force and the U.S. military. Satoh immediately opened a communication highway between the two groups through his fluency in both languages. Born in Manhasset, N.Y., to Japanese parents, Satoh’s home life consisted of a mix of Japanese and American traditions that resulted in his grasp of the languages and cultures of both countries. “My parents told me that when I was at Cpl. Mitsuo R. Satoh, an intelligence specialist with III Marine Expeditionary Force, translates for home I acted Japanese until my friends came Japanese and American troops during exercise Yama Sakura Feb. 11 on Camp Itami, Japan. Satoh was over,” Satoh said. “Then they said it was like a born in Manhasset, N.Y. to Japanese parents. Photo by Lance Cpl. Warren Peace switch came on and suddenly I started acting American.” his path changed and he became an intelligence coworkers consider him a benefit to have around. His parents followed Japanese traditions analyst. He was transferred to Okinawa, where “Most translators are academically trained, but occasionally practiced American customs, he was assigned to the III Marine Expeditionary but he learned from being immersed in the something that affects him to this day, he said. Force intelligence section. language and traditions of both cultures,” “I prefer Japanese food, but I can definitely Satoh enjoys being stationed in Okinawa and said Capt. Christopher M. Mercer, a collection get down on some pizza,” Satoh said. is happy his job allows him to deploy regularly manager with III MEF. “His experience helps Satoh’s path to the Marine Corps was similar to Japanese bases to serve as an interpreter for him better interpret both verbal and nonverbal to that of many Marines today. exercises and events. During these trips, he subtleties of the languages,” he said. After graduating Manhasset High School and often gets the opportunity to reconnect with Satoh is not sure what the future holds for attending a year of college, the well-groomed his heritage, just as he did growing up when him but is happy for now with his situation. 22-year-old decided he needed a change and he traveled with his parents to Japan every two “I am lucky to get this opportunity,” he said. enlisted on Nov. 11, 2002, as a financial man- years. “Most people never get to visit where their fam- agement resources analyst. But a few years later, With his cultural and military experience, his ily came from. I get to live here.” White Cell keeps MACG-18 Marines on their toes Lance Cpl. David Rogers because everyone learns from it.” OKINAWA MARINE STAFF Cell members were selected for their understanding of how pilots he element of surprise can and ground units react in real-life be a key factor in making a situations. Air support control and training scenario realistic. To low altitude air defense officers Tmaintain this element, members of played the role of aircraft pilots. Marine Air Control Group 18 estab- Artillery Marines from 12th lished the White Cell to plot against Marine Regiment represented the participants in a Tactical Air Com- ground component of the exercise. mand Center drill at Marine Corps They played the role of ground units Air Station Futenma Feb. 8-9. requesting fire support, which the The White Cell was charged with White Cell members plot the next actions of the friendly and enemy units in their trainees would assign artillery or developing threatening scenarios control during a Tactical Air Command Center drill Feb. 9. Photo by Lance Cpl. David Rogers aircraft to carry out. that members of MACG-18 had to Downie and his team set the react to during the exercise that the officer-in-charge of the cell. minutes, I think it’s going to start pace of the exercise by judging the simulated coordinating air combat The trainees responded to the taking potshots at the KC-130 fuel performance of the participants. operations in a foreign country. threats with simulated air and tanker,” Downie said while plan- Downie accelerated the training Sections of personnel were ground units. All units in the ning the next stage of the training. tempo when trainees began to han- setup in portable structures. These exercise’s combat zone were simu- During part of the training, dle the situations with proficiency. sections monitored and controlled lated by a computer program. The Downie had a Marine air station “We just got 13 fire missions in separate sectors of airspace. Each el- program displayed a radar system chemically attacked, leaving it the last three minutes,” said 1st ement reported to the TACC, which that tracked these units. non-operational for an hour. This Lt. Bradley Witham, the senior air kept everyone working together Most communication between left the trainees without a place to director of the Direct Air Support during the exercise. the elements was done through on- land many of the simulated aircraft. Center, during one scenario. But the White Cell was kept sepa- line chat rooms. Downie monitored They were also unable to launch Downie tried to push the unit’s rate from the rest of the participants the communications and custom- new flight missions. capabilities by overwhelming them and introduced scenarios through ized the training based on how the “It’s almost like we’re pawns in with the quantity of missions. radio and data transmissions. trainees reacted to the situations. their game and they keep messing “The White Cell’s job is to facili- “If (the exercise) was a role-play- “I just set off the radar of an en- with us,” said Cpl. Carleton Vanbus- tate the creation of overwhelming ing game, we would be the dungeon emy surface-to-air missile launcher. kirk, the crew chief of the Air Direc- scenarios you might see in combat,” master,” said Capt. Stewart Downie, If no one mentions it in the next 20 tion Facility. “But it’s good training Witham said. 10 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | FEBRUARY 23, 2007

Pfc. Terry A. Tucker provides security for his fire team Feb. 7 during a simulated reconnaissance patrol. Division Marines, sailors wrap up Forest Light ’07 U.S., Japanese forces overcome language barrier, weather during bilateral ﬁeld training exercise

Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso quarters marksmanship OKINAWA MARINE STAFF training. “You can find good ighty-nine Marines training value in all and sailors with Com- things,” said 2nd Lt. Brent Ebat Assault Battalion, L. Kershaw, the platoon 3rd Marine Division, and commander for CAB’s 1st Japan Ground Self De- Platoon, Combat Engineer fense Force soldiers with Company. “Any time Ma- 1st Combined Brigade, rines get to move, shoot Western Army, from Camp or communicate they get Naha, wrapped up Ex- good training. My Ma- ercise Forest Light 2007 rines excelled at patrol- with an integrated field ling and it’s been interest- quickly turned into heavy was especially beneficial exercise Feb. 7-9 at the Oy- ing learning to communi- rain, followed by thick to the new Marines with anohara Maneuver Area, cate with our allies.” fog on the following day. the battalion and helped Kyushu, Japan. During the event, Though the weather bring them together as a In preparation for the Marines with 1st Platoon was an obstacle, it provid- unit. finale, the Marines and secured an objective ed an unexpected twist to Several Marines be- Japanese soldiers under- while Japanese soldiers enhance the training. lieved the exercise was went a week of infantry provided cover-fire from a “(The weather) was a success for all those tactics training includ- secure position and then crazy but it’s something involved. ing urban terrain tactics, the two forces switched you have to deal with,” “(Forest Light) was patrolling and close- roles, said Staff Sgt. Dan- said Pfc. Dayvon A. Bea- successful on both sides,” iel R. White, 1st Platoon’s vers, a combat engineer said 1st Lt Travis C. Rape, platoon sergeant. Com- with CEC. “Each (weather CEC’s commanding of- munication between the condition) had its ups ficer. “On the Marine two groups was the key and downs. The fog didn’t Corps’ side, it was good to successfully coordinat- let us see too far, but it for the engineers to get ing all movements and provided us with con- back to their infantry attacks. cealment. The rain may roots. We look forward to Though language was a have slowed us down but future training with the barrier, the allies worked it also slows down the JGSDF.” through it and managed enemy. This training was Exercise Forest Light the exercise as smoothly definitely beneficial for is a regularly scheduled as possible, White said. everyone involved.” bilateral field training ex- Communication wasn’t The exercise did more ercise between the JGSDF the only obstacle the than teach the Marines and the III Marine Expe- two forces faced. Both how to fight in changing ditionary Force designed units were bombarded weather conditions, said to increase the ability Cpl. Archie A. Jaramillo with constantly chang- Cpl. Patrick T. Johnson, 1st of each organization to prepares to engage a ing weather conditions. Platoon’s 3rd Squad leader. promote stability in the simulated enemy Feb. 7. Warm and sunny days He said Forest Light region. Cpl. Rick S. Arora orders his fire team to rush during a platoon attack Feb. 8. OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | FEBRUARY 23, 2007 11

Lance Cpl. Travis S. Adams patrols KumamotoCastle the Oyanohara Maneuver Area, Kyushu, Japan, Jan. 31 while soldiers with the Japan Ground Self Defense Force observe them during Exercise Forest Light 2007. Photos by Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso

Marines with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division admire a model of Kumamoto Castle and the city as it appeared centuries ago at Kumamoto Castle, Kyushu, Japan Feb. 11. Photos by Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso CAB Marines explore historic site featured in ‘The Last Samurai’ Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso OKINAWA MARINE STAFF

any Marines may be familiar with Kumamoto City after watching the Tom Cruise film “The Last Samurai,” but howM many can actually say they’ve been to its castle? That’s exactly what Marines with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division can now say after they toured Kumamoto Castle, Kyushu, Japan, Feb. 11 following the conclusion of Exercise Forest Light 2007. The nearly 400-year-old castle is better known by the Japanese as Kumamoto Castle in Kyushu, Japan, the site of Ja- is nearly 400 years old. pan’s last civil war. After the new Meiji government sought to abolish the samurai’s political influence in 1877, an army of former samurai rose against the government. As was loosely depicted in the movie, the 50-day siege ended with the castle in flames and the samurai defeated, thus ending the warriors’ hopes of returning to their place of prominence as the protectors of the emperor of Japan. Today the castle stands reconstructed thanks to donations from Japanese citizens and is a monument to the fierce battle that took place there. Several Marines agreed the samurai spirit they learned of during the tour is similar to the core values practiced in today’s Marine Corps. The same virtues of honor, courage and commitment were taught to all samurai from the time they were children. The CAB Marines said the tour was a refresh- ing end to the exercise and enjoyed the opportunity to learn of another culture’s warriors.

Cpl. Rick S. Arora orders his fire team to rush during a platoon attack Feb. 8. 12 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | FEBRUARY 23, 2007

Eisa dancers perform for an audience Feb. 18 at Okinawa World in Tamagusuku village. The dancers perform five times a day and at the end of each performance, visitors have a chance to take photos with the dancers on stage. Photos by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein explore a world of

Okinawa World is the largest cultural theme park on the island. Tickets may be purchased at the entrance. culture Okinawa World theme park celebrates island’s traditions Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein Inside the cave sightseers can view a OKINAWA MARINE STAFF number of natural limestone formations such as the Speared Ceiling, which has more ervice members seeking to explore than 20,000 stalactites, and Asia’s Grand Okinawan culture need look no Hall, which is a section of the cave lined further than Okinawa World, the with countless stalagmites and stalactites, largest cultural theme park on the limestone formations that look like stone island. The theme park, located in icicles. The cave has the largest number of TamagusukuS village, provides a variety of these formations of any cave in Japan. natural sites, shows and ancient Okinawan It takes around half an hour to walk the culture to experience. 890 meters of the cave that is open to the Also known as the Cultural Kingdom public. Gyokusendo, the park covers nearly 178,000 As travelers exit the cave, they are met square meters and is home to the Gyokusen- in a tropical orchard with an assortment of Cpl. Bryan C. Reeder is served a cup of tea at do Cave, Habu Museum, Ryukyu Village flower gardens and more than native 450 Ryukyu Village. and a number of traditional craft shops, old tropical trees that produce more than 100 factories and shopping centers. different kinds of fruits to include mangos jewelry, which can all be purchased at the The recommended tour starts with and papayas. glass shop and crafts center. Gyokusendo Cave, which will lead visitors to Next, visitors arrive at the Ryukyu Glass- Following the tour, visitors will find their the opposite end of the park. The cave is more Blowing and Pottery Kiln. There they can way to Ryukyu Village. There they can see than 300,000 years old and is 5 kilometers participate in pottery classes and watch restored buildings that are more than 100 long, making it the second largest in Japan. glass blowers form glass cups, statues and years old. Inside the buildings, workers OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | FEBRUARY 23, 2007 13

Visitors walk through Asia’s Grand Hall inside Gyokusendo Cave. The hall is a section of the A craftsman makes a small glass Shisha dog at the Ryukyu cave 20 meters wide and 80 meters deep lined with stalagmites and stalactites. The cave is Glass-Blowing and Pottery Kiln. Visitors may purchase more than 300,000 years old and is 5 kilometers long, making it the second largest in Japan. hand-blown glass at the shop.

Sgt. Jonathan C. Duncan and his son, Jonathan, observe a vat filled with Habu snakes at the park’s distillery. The distillery uses the snakes’ venom to make awamori. dressed in traditional Okinawan clothing various snakes and has a small reptile zoo. craft goods made from snake skin, wood and In addition, there is a snake show where cloth using ancient tools and methods. patrons can see live Habu snakes, Cobras, The village also includes a museum and Pythons and watch a Habu snake race a old factories. A brown-sugar factory affords mongoose. The show is held six times a day. patrons the chance to sample a number of Visitors looking for mementos from different sweets. There is also a distillery Okinawa World should bring yen as almost where Habu Awamori, “Okinawa’s Health every area of the park offers a chance to pur- Liquor,” as many call it, is made using Habu chase souvenirs unique to that area. snake venom. To reach the park by bus, travel to the Near the end of the tour, visitors will re- Naha bus terminal and take the 83 directly turn to the starting area where Eisa dancers to Okinawa World. By car, go south on put on cultural performances. The perfor- Highway 58, which will eventually turn Bus No. 83, which leaves from the Naha Bus Terminal, mances are highly energetic using a com- into Highway 331. Follow the signs to Peace will take visitors directly to Okinawa World. If bination of dance, martial arts and Taiko Memorial Park. About three kilometers after traveling from any northern base by car, go south on Drums to entertain audience members. Peace Memorial Park, there will be signs for Highway 58, which will eventually turn into Highway The Eisa dancers perform five times a Gyokusendo Cave. 331. Follow the signs to Peace Memorial Park. Shortly after, signs are posted for Gyokusendo Cave, day. At the end of each performance, visitors The park is open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. the main attraction of Okinawa World. have an opportunity to take photos along- from November to March and 9 a.m. to 5 side the dancers on stage. p.m. from April to October. The admission The final area of the park is the Habu fee is ¥1,600 for adults and ¥800 for chil- Museum. The museum displays models of dren. 14 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | FEBRUARY 23, 2007

Pfc. James Lindsey is a towed artillery systems technician with Pfc. Joseph Lindsey is a small arms repairer and technician with the III Ordnance Maintenance Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 35. Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group. Inseparable brothers Twins adapt to military life while trying to remain by each other’s side Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson walking together on Camp Hansen brother to get his rifle score,” he on Okinawa, while James was left OKINAWA MARINE STAFF from one end to the other almost said. “He came back and told me if back trying to get the same orders. everyday after work to each other’s I didn’t do better than him, I would Less than two weeks later, he did. hey hail from Hazleton, Penn., barracks. The pair can also be get slaughtered until I graduated,” “I was excited when I saw him which has a population of spotted buying the exact same James laughed. actually here. I was hoping we Tapproximately 20,000 people. products at the shoppette here on Since Joseph was one month would be in the same barracks, but Since birth, they have been nearly occasions. Both even chew two ahead of his brother on his Marine we couldn’t get that lucky,” Joseph inseparable. pieces of gum because one just Corps path, he was the first to find said. “He is on the opposite side of They played sports, went on isn’t enough. out the twins plans of being combat base, but that doesn’t prevent us double dates, took the same classes “We just share the same interests engineers was not going to happen. from hanging out all the time. At and cruised the town together on in everything,” Joseph said. “The A week before he graduated Marine least we are here together; that’s all weekends. If it didn’t mean be- only thing different about us is our Combat Train- that matters.” ing together in the same time and jobs, which is what the Marine ing, he found Lance Cpl. place, they wouldn’t have anything Corps controls, not us.” out he would Willie A. Hold- to do with it. Their road to Okinawa began be a small-arms “I’ve never seen a bond like en, a small The thought about being away when the Lindseys first talked repairer. arms repairer from each other never ran across to their recruiter. Both said they His first they have from anyone in and technician their minds until the Marine Corps wanted to be combat engineers thoughts were, my whole life.” with the III changed their way of thinking. because they simply wanted to “Small arms MHG Armory, Meet twin brothers, Privates blow stuff up. But due to the lack repairer! What! Lance Cpl. Willie A. Holden knows first First Class James V. and Joseph M. of availability, the recruiter could What the heck hand the re- Lindsey, 20, who were born just a not guarantee them the field. They is that?” lationship the minute apart on July 10, 1986. went ahead and entered on open Joseph then called home to Hazleton natives share. “We first thought about join- contracts, thinking even if the James, who was on leave in between “I have honestly never seen ing the Marine Corps in the 10th engineer spots did not open, they recruit training and MCT, and told them apart unless Joseph and I are grade,” James said. “We didn’t would both get the same job. Like him to try to get the same MOS. at work,” Holden said. “I wanted think about being apart at the time; always, the twins were thinking the “We thought that we would get to take Joseph to American Village we just wanted to be a part of the same thing: “They wouldn’t keep the same job when we signed the near Camp Lester over the holidays world’s finest military service.” us apart.” contracts,” James said. “Boy, we because he hasn’t been anywhere Both said they have always had The first sign things were not were wrong. But I told him I would yet. He told me, if his brother wants similar interests. going as the twins had planned try to get my MOS switched to his.” to go, he’ll go. If not, then he’ll stay “I honestly can’t remember any- came when James was scheduled James did not get the same MOS back with his brother. I’ve never thing we did differently,” Joseph to leave Hazleton for Marine Corps as his brother. However, in a twist seen a bond like they have from said. “We went to the same hockey Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., of fate, the twins ended up on the anyone in my whole life.” games, same parties and even took one month before Joseph. The two same base in Aberdeen, Md., for This bond is one the two know girls out at the same time.” planned to go to recruit training to- training. may be broken after their two-year “We will probably end up marry- gether through the “buddy system.” “Just a few years ago, it was tours here, or even before with pos- ing twins one day too,” James said “We were mad because we hate school, work and then hanging sible deployments. with a laugh as his brother nodded. being apart,” James said. out,” Joseph said. “Once James So for now the Lindsey twins are James is a towed artillery sys- Though the twins were not able came to Maryland, it was the same focused on developing as Marines tems technician with Ordnance to endure the hardships of recruit routine we were used to before and having a good time together. Maintenance Company, Combat training together, their drill instruc- joining the Marines, because that’s They don’t want to think too much Logistics Battalion 35, 3rd Marine tors kept them connected in other how it’s always been for us.” about their future when it comes to Logistics Group, while Joseph is a ways once both were on the island, The life-long routine they were being apart, they both said. small arms repairer and technician James said. used to seemed to be coming to an “We just like to live everyday as with III Marine Expeditionary Force “About a week before I was end after the two spent about two it is just because there’s always that Headquarters Group. to qualify on the rifle range, my months together. Joseph left Mary- possibility we might get stationed These days they can be seen senior (drill instructor) visited my land to begin a two-year adventure (apart),” Joseph said. OKINAWA MARINE | SPORTS | FEBRUARY 23, 2007 17

Yokohama Bay Stars player Toshihisa Nishi gives a demonstration on fielding to Japanese and American players during a clinic hosted by the team in Ginowan City Feb. 11. Photo by Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey Learning from the pros Okinawan, American youth schooled by Japanese players

Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey fessional who also played that position. military communities,” said John E. Lundin, OKINAWA MARINE STAFF This year things were done a little dif- an international exchange programs direc- ferently. Three of the Bay Star’s non-Japa- tor with the Okinawa Development Interna- he Yokohama Bay Stars, a Japanese nese players who spoke English took all the tional Council. “Along with the USO, we are professional baseball team that is in American children aside for awhile to work helping bring together the two communities Okinawa for its winter training camp, with them separately. and promote cross-cultural learning.” Theld a baseball clinic in Ginowan City for “Last year there was only one player who Organizers hope to get more Americans young American and Okinawan baseball spoke English and the American children involved in the event next year, according players Feb. 11, giving youngsters some in- were all split up (amongst other players),” to Hideo Matsuya, the head of the organiza- depth practice in the fundamentals of the said Mike Holland, President of English tion that brings The Yokohama Bay Stars to game. Teachers in Okinawa. “This was a much Okinawa for their winter training. The United Service Organizations more worthwhile experience for them.” The event was a fun and enriching expe- Okinawa organized the group of more than The clinic wasn’t only an opportunity to rience for the American guests, Jenson said. 30 young family members who joined their learn about baseball. It was also a valuable “We had a barbecue before the event and local little league counterparts for the event. cultural experience for the children of both gave the children hats, balls and T-shirts,” Last year was the first year that a group cultures, who had the opportunity to inter- she said. “Overall, it was exciting and a lot of dependents attended the event, according act with each other. of fun for them.” to Shari Jenson, director of programs and “We’ve gotten together with the local After the clinic, the children met with marketing for the USO Okinawa. Then, they business community to help promote cul- their favorite players and got their auto- split up by position and worked with a pro- tural exchanges between the Okinawan and graph. Club Red dominates Gunners’ Softball Tournament Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Todd tion going undefeated through the In the final game against the while adding five runs to their OKINAWA MARINE STAFF two-day tournament. Benchwarmers, Club Red gave already impressive lead. Club Red started their trek to up five runs in the top of the first Club Red’s Coach, Larry Borum lub Red jumped out to a victory when they scorched the inning but fired right back scoring said winning the tournament 14-point lead by the bottom Pyros 15-0 in the second round of seven. was great because his team has of the second inning and the tournament after a first-round After that, it was never close continually made it to the cham- Cnever looked back as they crushed bye. again. Club Red put up 17 runs pionship round in other tourna- the Benchwarmers 28-6 Feb. 17 to In the third round, Club Red between the second and fourth ments recently but have fallen win Gunners’ Open Softball Tour- faced some tough competition in innings while holding the Bench- short each time. He contributed nament on Camp Foster. Yellow Box but ground out a 14-11 warmers to one. his team’s success to their tough, It was a fitting finish for Club win to advance to the champion- In the last three innings, Club stubborn defense and power-hit- Red, who dominated the competi- ship game. Red shut out the Benchwarmers ting offense. 18 OKINAWA MARINE | MARKETPLACE | FEBRUARY 23, 2007

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