31st Rescue Squadron 18th AES performs first and Naha Air Rescue Squadron conduct a joint intratheater air rescue exercise evacuation training on island, Oahu

Members of the Japan Air Self- Defense Force in partnership with the 31st Rescue Squadron from Kadena Air Base conduct a rescue exercise in waters near Okinawa, July 17. During the training, rescue crews and equipment were lowered into the water to extract a simulated casualty. The exercise allows Japanese and American service members to strengthen their U.S. Airmen assigned alliance and partnership while to the 18th and 183rd maintaining military readiness. Aeromedical Evacuation (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton) Squadrons (AES), litter carry a simulated casualty from a U.S. Army UH-60 Blackhawk at Naval Air Station Barbers Point, Kalaeloa, Hawaii, July 18. Meet Kadena’s newest DoD (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jasmonet Jackson) By Staff Sgt. entire island.” er vital element in the successful Fire Academy graduates In addition to focusing on the execution of this training. Brian Arime, firefighter

Jasmonet Jackson ^ 7/24/2019 - JOINT BASE island’s capabilities, one of the “It’s been great to have them assigned to the 18th Civil PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, main goals for the 18th AES was [DUSTOFF] on board in this Engineer Squadron, poses for a portrait in front of HONOLULU — The 18th Aero- to segway from the traditional training” said Smith. “They Fire Station 1, July 23. medical Evacuation Squadron hospital-based care to more of a came into this with an open Arime graduated from finished their first joint intrathe- tactical one in a simulated war- mind, swooped in, grabbed the the DoD Fire Academy ater training on the island of time environment. [patients] and got them to us.” July 2, where he learned Oahu July 18, at Joint Base Pearl To simulate a wartime envi- Although this training was the basics of firefighting and emergency services. Harbor-Hickam. ronment, Airmen assigned to centered around island specif- His duties as a firefighter In order to execute this train- the 15th MDG had simulated ic capabilities, training with the range from the position ing and hone their mission-es- burns and other injuries from MSANG crew and the sister ser- of plug man, nozzle man, sential skills, the 18th AE crew simulated enemy fire. They were vices is vital to maximizing the or backup team member teamed up with the 172nd Air- then airlifted from Schofield chances of a patient’s survival, while providing fire and lift Squadron and 183rd AES Barracks Army Post in a U.S. whether it be domestic or de- emergency services wherever they are needed from the Mississippi Air Nation- Army UH-60 Blackhawk. Those ployed. on base. al Guard, the 3rd Battalion, 25th injured patients were brought to “Working with another AE (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell) Regiment from Wheeler Army Naval Air Station, Barbers Point, unit outside of my own was an Airfield, and the 15th Medi- where they boarded a C-17 experience because I was able cal Group from Joint Base Pearl Globemaster III to be further to see how they operated in this Harbor-Hickam. treated in air until they reached theater,” said Senior Airman Ev- The 18th AES maintains a the highest echelon of care at a erett Morris, 183rd AES medic. forward presence in the Pacif- military hospital. “It was good to see that we were ic to support medical contin- The 172nd Airlift Wing and all on the same page, but also gencies, which also includes the 183rd AES played a major role, learn some new things to take only neonatal air facility in the while also training the Airmen back to Mississippi with us.” region. The AE squadron’s area and fulfilling their annual train- Fostering great partnerships of operations is the largest in the ing requirements. among the AE crews is a must, military and extends from the “This is a huge deal for but at the end of the day they all Horn of Africa to Alaska. [MSANG] because it’s always have one thing in common: Air- “We have worked with so great for our new Airmen to get men and families. many within the Pacific and as close to real world experience “We train like we fight be- ^Kazuki Machida, firefighter assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron, poses for a back stateside, but this training as possible,” said Tech Sgt. Tara cause this is the part that we play portrait in front of Fire Station 1, July 23. Machida graduated from the DoD Fire Academy, is island specific” said Staff Sgt. Blackwell, 183rd AES health ser- in taking care of the Airmen and where he learned the basics of firefighting and emergency services. The curriculum Freddie Smith, 18th AES med- vice tech. “With a deployment families,” said Smith. “If the fam- covered a wide variety of subjects such as aircraft and structural fires, handling hazardous ic. “We are focusing on the ca- coming up, this is ideal for ev- ily is taken care of, then the mis- materials, emergency care and transport, CPR, AED usage, forcible entry, search and pabilities that Joint Base Pearl e r y on e .” sion is taken care of. The family rescue and patient transport. The training gives firefighters such as Machida knowledge, Harbor-Hickam has and the The U.S. Army added anoth- is the mission at that point.” understanding and confidence to fight fires and emergencies. 2 SAMURAI GATE AUGUST 2, 2019 US Air Force, Navy, Royal Australian Air Force prepare for the high-end fight at exercise Talisman Sabre 19

F-22 Raptors assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf- Richardson, Alaska, prepare to land at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley for Talisman Sabre 19, July 9. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elora J. Martinez) ^Australian media agencies capture an interview with Royal Australian Air Force Group Capt. Stephen Chappell, Task Unit Headquarters commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Brian Baldwin, 13th Air Expeditionary Force group commander, July 10 on RAAF Base Amberley, Australia. A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress is A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet refueled by a USAF KC-10 Extender ^ is refueled by a U.S. Air Force KC-10 July 14, over the Pacific Ocean near Extender July 17 over the Pacific Ocean the coast of Brisbane, Australia. near the coast of Brisbane, Australia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson) (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elora J. Martinez) (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elora J. Martinez) By Capt. AnnMarie Annicelli long-time allies, will have to not only fifth generation integration between the sea operations to train for the high-end Talisman Sabre 19 Public Affairs penetrate enemy airspace, but also protect F-22 Raptor and the U.S. Navy and RAAF fight. Although the U.S. Air Force and 7/25/2019 - BRISBANE, Australia — As our ships and set the conditions for the F/A-18 Super Hornets. Not to mention U.S. Navy train together in many other exercise Talisman Sabre 19 comes to an ground forces to ensure our coalition can the employment of electronic warfare exercises in the region, this iteration of end, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and Royal dominate in a multi-domain fight. In the platforms like the RAAF E/A-18 Growler Talisman Sabre was unique because it Australian Air Force forces were put to the era of digital age warfare, our combined and the reliable, deep-penetrating B-52H allowed our combined and joint forces ultimate test as they collectively fought a air forces will have to compete and win in Stratofortress. to focus on countering a denied air and simulated enemy to gain and maintain air all domains, not just in an intense aerial By deploying the right combat capabil- maritime environment,” added Baldwin. superiority in a high-end fight. battle. ity to the exercise, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. “Going forward, in future Talisman While one can research terms like “Over the past few weeks, our air Navy and RAAF met significant mile- Sabre iterations, we intend to further the “high-end fight” and “air superiority,” forces’ training focused on effectively stones and achievements that furthered progress made here by advancing the what does all that military jargon really fighting for and gaining control of the the interoperability of our forces. interoperability between combined air mean? air and electromagnetic spectrum, with For the first time in the Indo-Pacific force and navy capabilities to ensure we As Col. Barley Baldwin, 13th Air the goal of simulating strike weapons on region, a RAAF KC-30A refueled the U.S. can collectively access any denied space.” Expeditionary Group commander, both land and maritime enemy assets as Air Force F-22 Raptor. With this initial So, for Talisman Sabre 19, what does it representing the U.S. Air Force forces in part of the exercise scenario,” explained test and training hurdle overcome, the mean to exercise for a high-end fight and Australia, recounts, “The U.S. Air Force is Group Captain Stephen Chappell, RAAF U.S. and Royal Australian air forces have achieve air superiority? In laymen’s terms, a product of its own success. Over the past Amberley’s TS19 task unit commander another viable option for extending the it means the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and two decades, we have flown relatively [un- and 82 wing commander. “Combat op- power projection capabilities of the F-22 RAAF will continue to develop and evolve impeded] in the skies above our forces.” erations will grow in complexity and our in the Indo-Pacific. training for scenarios against near-peer However, as we look to the return training continues to evolve to meet this Also, during the past three weeks, competitors, where freedom of movement of strategic competitors and those that challenge.” the combined, joint air forces continued in the air and sea is not guaranteed. In the would undermine a free and open In- Collectively, the U.S. and Australia to develop a common understanding high-end fight, joint, combined forces will do-Pacific, dominating the skies is not deployed complimentary combat capa- for the survivability and detectability of have to fight to own the airspace above guaranteed–not without continuing to bilities that tackled every mission area fourth- and fifth-generation aircraft and land and sea, as well as collectively pene- train with our allies in complex threat needed to win in a future, multi-domain advanced the integration between air and trate denied air and maritime spaces with scenarios never experienced before, but scenario, ranging from seamless bat- maritime forces in a denied environment. an orchestra of well-trained, tried and certainly exercised in TS19. tlefield situational awareness hand-off “Talisman Sabre 19 provided the tested, airpower that seamlessly integrates In a high-end fight, the U.S. and between the U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry and ideal platform for the U.S. Air Force, across services and cultures to rapidly Australian air forces, alongside regional, the RAAF E-7 Wedgetail to fourth and U.S. Navy and RAAF to integrate air and dominate in all domains.

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By Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton 18th Wing Public Affairs 7/25/2019 - KADENA AIR BASE — The Kadena Air Base mental health clinic provides counseling and patient education services to Airmen and their families daily. Some service members think seeking help from the mental health clinic will ruin their career. Lt. Col. Joel Foster, 18th Medical Operations Squadron mental health flight commander, explained how that myth can cause serious problems for members. “In many cases, seeking help early prevents a lot of problems,” said Foster. “Waiting to seek help until things are real- ly bad may have a negative impact on one’s career. The best way to ensure that your career is not impacted by seeking help is to do so early. This involves short-term, solution-focused interventions that are minimally disruptive to work and family life, whereas waiting until serious prob- lems start to impact your life may result in a cascade of unwanted consequences.” He explained that every member who is seeking help will be treated by the appropriate agency. “Many times the best care for patients is to meet with their primary care manager where they can request an appointment in the Behavioral Health Optimization Program clinic and generally be seen the same day, with 1-2 very brief follow-up (U.S. Air Force graphic by Naoko Shimoji) visits if necessary,” Foster said. Foster explained the importance of sign of weakness while at the same time fitness on and off duty, take advantage of them and if they feel empowered to use decreasing barriers to care and changing encouraging members to make healthy the range of helping resources, and engage those resources.” mental health stigma. lifestyle choices.” in community events and activities. For more information about the KAB “We need to normalize the use of help- Some additional ways members can “We can better serve Team Kadena if mental health flight visit https://www. ing resources, communicate how seeking take care of themselves are to maintain they are educated on their options and kadena.af.mil/Agencies/Kadena-Medical- help early is a sign of strength and not a good mental, physical, spiritual, and social the full range of resources available to Clinic/Mental-Health-Clinic/Search/. 4 SAMURAI GATE AUGUST 2, 2019

Master Sgt. Eric Hammerstrom, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, works on medical equipment during a C-12 Huron familiarization training, July 23, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. 18th AES works closely with 459th Airlift Squadron Airmen to ensure fast, safe transportation for medical patients during an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juan Torres)

here’s what you should do be- • Learn your benefit: You can is nearby, or a retail pharmacy. fore you go: use your TRICARE benefit while For a retail pharmacy, you may • Check your destination for traveling. Coverage depends have to pay for the total amount health risks: On the Centers for on your plan, your destination, first and then file a claim for Disease Control and Prevention and the purpose for your travel. reimbursement. (CDC) website, you can select Remember you must follow your During your trip, follow these your destination to find health plan’s rules for getting urgent tips to help prevent bug bites: information. care. If you receive emergency • Use Environmental • Bug-proof yourself: The care while traveling, keep all Protection Agency (EPA)- CDC recommends visiting your receipts in case you need to file registered insect repellent: doctor at least a month before a claim later. If you need health According to the EPA, using your trip to get any vaccines or care advice, you can contact the the right insect repellent can medicines that you may need. A Military Health System Nurse discourage mosquitoes, ticks, yellow fever vaccine is available Advice Line 24/7 if traveling in and other insects from landing for travelers, but not one for the U.S. or a country with an on you and biting you. tick-borne diseases. TRICARE established military hospital or • Apply protection: If you’re (Courtesy photo) covers age-appropriate clinic. using sunscreen, apply it first, By TRICARE.mil Staff getting malaria from mosquitoes vaccines recommended by • Schedule routine care: Make let it dry, and then apply insect 7/30/2019 — It’s common to or tick-borne diseases like Lyme the CDC. There may be other sure you and your family get repellent. see an increase of bugs in the disease, take steps to avoid these CDC-recommended vaccines routine care covered by your • Wear protective clothes: As summer months, which can be bugs and others. And learn what depending on your travel plans. benefit before you leave. And much as possible, wear long annoying. But more than that, your TRICARE benefit covers However, TRICARE may not fill any prescriptions you may pants and sleeves. some bugs, like mosquitoes and should you run into creepy cover these vaccines. Confirm need while traveling ahead • Avoid bug bites when ticks, carry harmful diseases. If crawlers and flying pests this that your routine vaccines are of time. If you need to fill a sleeping: Sleep in places that you’re traveling to areas where summer. up to date, especially before prescription while overseas, go are air conditioned or screened they may be a higher chance of When preparing for a trip, traveling overseas. to a military pharmacy if one against bugs. AUGUST 2, 2019 SAMURAI GATE 5 Red Flag-Alaska US and Indonesia ‘threat hunt’ 19-3 kicks off during information exchange Tentara Nasional ^ become multi-state-multi-coun- Indonesia Army Lt. try, says Capt. Hartanto. Col. Ali Mahmudi and TNI Navy Capt. Gilang This year’s ISTX leveraged Chrisnamurti works interstate and joint service on a cybersecurity support with the involvement of lab exercise during Missouri Air National Guards- the 2019 Information man Tech. Sgt. Kirk Koelzer and System and Technology Exchange, July 24, RockNSM, an open-source cy- Jakarta, Indonesia. bersecurity platform developed (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Gray) by the Missouri National Guard. By Staff Sgt. Katie Gray foundation-based, and the key “RockNSM is a project put 117th Mobile Public Affairs theme became cyber forensics together by the Missouri Cyber Detachment or threat hunting. Team initially, and it’s now (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz) 7/30/2019 - JAKARTA, Indo- In this way, ISTX has two supported through the commu- A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot from the 13th Fighter Squadron, Misawa Air nesia — The U.S. and Indonesia benefits. First, it provides nity,” Tech. Sgt. Koelzer said. The Base, Japan, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling service members from the Army, experience and training to an ISTX team used the platform Squadron, Kadena Air Base during RED FLAG-Alaska 19-2 near Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 18, 2019. Air Force, and Navy finished the increasingly global world with because of its ease-of-use and third annual Information Sys- global problems. versatility, and the use of the By Pacific Air Forces vice members from the U.K. tem and Technology Exchange “Cybersecurity has become platform in the U.S. is already Public Affairs Royal Air Force (RAF), Royal (ISTX) in a closing ceremony on really important for both gov- trying to bridge the gap between 7/31/2019 - JOINT BASE Australian Air Force (RAAF), July 26, in Jakarta, Indonesia. ernments, for the military and as public and private critical infra- PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, and Royal Canadian Air Force The exchange falls under the a whole for society,” said Hawaii structure partners. Hawaii — Red Flag-Alaska (RCAF) are scheduled to Hawaii National Guard’s State Air National Guardsman Staff Information sharing of this 19-3, a Pacific Air Forces-spon- participate, enabling them to Partnership Program and is one Sgt. Marc Masuno, ISTX sub- type is vital, Capt. Hartanto said. sored exercise designed to pro- exchange tactics, techniques of around 22 annual exercises ject matter expert. “ISTX was Staff Sgt. Masuno echoed his vide realistic training in a sim- and procedures while improv- between the country and state. created in order to further [the sentiment. ulated combat environment, ing interoperability with fellow The ISTX is one of the newest U.S. and Indonesia’s] capabilities “It’s very encouraging and is scheduled to begin Aug. 1 airmen. The majority of aircraft initiatives, and aims to share in terms of cybersecurity and inspiring to see them building with primary flight operations will be based at, and fly from, “best practices, assist in cyber- information technology, and so their capability and also being so over the Joint Pacific Alaska Eielson Air Force Base and security doctrine development, this was created as a mechanism willing to share their information Range Complex (JPARC) and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richard- and enhance the cybersecurity to collaborate and to share and ask questions. It brings me is scheduled to run through son, Alaska. capabilities to effectively defend expertise and knowledge with a lot of joy and hope in regards Aug. 16. RED FLAG-Alaska exercises and protect critical cyber in- both nations.” to the cybersecurity landscape Approximately 1,500 service provide unique opportunities formation infrastructure from Secondly, as nations react overall worldwide,” said Staff members are expected to fly, to integrate various forces in malicious virus and cyber intru- to cybersecurity issues such as Sgt. Masuno. “Cybersecurity is maintain and support more a realistic threat environment sions,” says Army Capt. Marco malware and ransomware, the a shared responsibility and the than 100 aircraft from more and dates back to 1975 when Hartanto, the Hawaii State collaboration meets the goals of more that we are all able to build than two dozen units during it was held at Clark Air Base Partnership Program Director. a tentative National Guard Bu- our defenses, the better protect- this iteration of the exercise. in the Philippines and called This year, the exercise moved reau future vision. Instead of just ed the overall global landscape In addition to the U.S., ser- exercise COPE THUNDER. from theory to tactical and state-to-country, the SPP would would be.” 6 SAMURAI GATE AUGUST 2, 2019 Sgt. Renard Dominique, read a letter from Marine Corps Commandant, Gen. David Maj. Gen. Rock passes the H. Berger which addressed the major accomplishments during Rock’s tenure as commanding general of MCIPAC. In the torch to Brig. Gen. Bowers at letter the commandant noted Rock es- tablished MCIPAC as being the bow that launches the III Marine Expeditionary MCIPAC change of command Force, forward. Rock also increased the readiness of III MEF, increased MCIPAC’s U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock resiliency and funding, improved quality Jr., future commanding general, 3rd Marine of life for Marines and sailors, strength- Expeditionary Brigade and III Marine ened allied relationships, and improved Expeditionary Force Deputy, delivers a local diplomacy. The letter ended by speech during a change of command thanking Rock and wishing him the best ceremony for the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific on on future endeavors. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, July 26. Bowers, who takes command of MCIAPC after a successful tour as the President of Marine Corps University and Education Command in Quantico, VA, looks forward to commanding the Marines, sailors, host-nation and U.S. government employees. “Thank you all for attending this significant event. To our friends and local officials from Okinawa, my family and I look very forward to working with you,” said Bowers, who has served in the Marine Corps for 29 years. “To the Marine Corps Installations Pacific team, I promise to do my very best, give you my very best - 100 (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer) percent every day - to accomplish this By Staff Sgt. Lucas Vega Gen. Edward D. Banta, Commander, dressed the attendees and reflected on his vital mission for our country.” Marine Corps Installations Pacific Marine Corps Installations Command , time as MCIPAC’s commanding general. Marine Corps Installations Pacific 7/26/2019 - MARINE CORPS AIR STA- while addressing hundreds of MCIPAC “It has been an absolute honor and strengthens and enables force projection TION FUTENMA — Brig. Gen. William officials, partner-allies, host-nation gov- privilege to the commanding general of in the Indo-Pacific with it’s allies and part- Bowers received the Marine Corps colors ernment officials, Marines, Sailors, family this terrific Marine Corps Installations ners to protect and defend the territory of from Maj. Gen Paul Rock Jr. July 26 at and friends in attendance at the ceremony. Pacific team,” said Rock, who will staying the United States, its people, and its inter- Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, signi- “The change of command for MCIPAC is on Okinawa, but heading a little further ests. MCIPAC’s camps and installations, fying the passing of command for Marine a big deal because Marine Corps Installa- north to take over III Marine Expedi- arrayed across the region with purposeful Corps Installations Pacific – Marine tions Pacific is a big deal.” tionary Brigade, and deputy of III Marine designs, clearly set theater-strategic con- Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler. MCIPAC provides support to major Expeditionary Force in the coming days. ditions for partnered presence, logistics “Thank you for joining us on this subordinate commands installations “Marine Corps Installations Pacific is throughput, command and control, and stunningly beautiful Okinawa morning, throughout the Pacific – including loca- getting the commanding general it de- military readiness. The utility, resiliency as we mark the passage and transition of tions in Okinawa, mainland Japan, the serves – the smart, accomplished, highly and strategic design represent the requisite command between two great command- Republic of South Korea, and Hawaii. motivated Brigadier General Bill Bowers.” and foundational support to the power of ers and their command teams,” said Maj. Following Banta’s remarks, Rock ad- The master of ceremonies, Gunnery U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. AUGUST 2, 2019 SAMURAI GATE 7 III Marine Expeditionary Force, Sailors with 3rd Dental 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade Battalion clean up welcomes new leadership Baba Beach Park By Lance Cpl. U.S. Navy sailors with 3rd Dental Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, look for trash Brienna Tuck during a volunteer beach beautification event July 27 at Baba Beach Park in Chatan. III MEF Information Group Approximately 50 sailors volunteered on a Saturday morning to cleanup a local beach and park. 7/26/2019 - CAMP COURT- NEY — Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock Jr. assumed command as the Deputy Commanding General of III Marine Expeditionary Force and as the Commanding General of 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, July 26. Rock’s assumption of command marks his transition into the III MEF Command Element’s senior leadership, where he will oversee deployments, operational exercises, and training throughout the In- do-Pacific region. The mission of III (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. George Melendez) MEF is to foster regional security, ^U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock Jr. salutes the color guard during his 3rd advance combat lethality and read- Marine Expeditionary Brigade assumption of command at the Camp Courtney Theater, iness, enhance military capabilities, July 26. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Staff Sgt. Lucas Vega) and strengthen military alliances, partnerships, and relationships. Clardy, is a forward-deployed, expeditionary “The value that III MEF offers our Marine Corps, air-ground-logistics team of over 30,000 Marines, our nation, and our allies has always been high,” capable of military operations ranging from ma- said Rock. “In these difficult times, that value is only jor combat operations to humanitarian aid and rising.” crisis response. 3D MEB, one of III MEF’s major In assuming the responsibilities of these new subordinate commands, provides III MEF with roles, Rock will help carry out Commandant of the an operationally flexible force geared toward rapid Marine Corps General David H. Berger’s intent to deployment. modernize and strengthen III MEF as a deterrent Prior to his assumption of command, Rock to adversary aggression in the Indo-Pacific. Berger’s served as the CG for Marine Corps Installations Pa- recently-issued “Commandant’s Planning Guidance cific – Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, to the Marine Corps” refers to III MEF as the Ma- Okinawa, Japan. In his new roles, Rock will carry on rine Corps’ main operational focus of effort, tasking the legacy of Brig. Gen. Christopher A. McPhillips, III MEF to provide the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command his predecessor as both III MEF DCG and 3D MEB and U.S. 7th Fleet with a powerful, ‘fight-tonight’ CG. Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Charisma Forrest and Hospital Corpsman Andrew Webster force of Marines and sailors. “I look forward to joining these III MEF and 3D with 3rd Dental Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, attempt to dispose of the same water III MEF, commanded by Lt. Gen. H. Stacy MEB teams,” said Rock. “Semper Fidelis.” bottle during a volunteer beach beautification event. 8 SAMURAI GATE AUGUST 2, 2019 U.S. Marines and sailors complete amphibious training with Australian and Japanese partners during Talisman Sabre 19

Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Australian A U.S. Marine Corps assault amphibious (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert) Soldiers load into an MV-22B Osprey vehicle drives across King’s Beach during ^Service members with the Japan Self-Defense Force tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium a simulated amphibious assault of exercise carry a combat rubber raiding craft at King’s Beach during Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) in Talisman Sabre 19 in Bowen, Australia, July 22. a simulated reconnaissance mission of exercise Talisman Bowen, Queensland, Australia, July 23. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert) Sabre 19 in Bowen, Australia, July 21. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Hess) By Capt. Gerard Farao A live-fire 3rd Marine Division demonstration 7/27/2019 - BRISBANE, Australia – U.S. was performed during Exercise Marines and sailors assigned to 3rd Marine Talisman Sabre Division, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, 2019 (TS19), and Marine Rotational Force Darwin July 8. completed the eighth iteration of Talisman Sabre, a three week exercise off the coast of Queensland, Australia from 7 to 27 July. During the exercise, the Marines and sailors conducted a variety of training (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Maldonado) (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Whitney C. Houston) events alongside Australian and Japanese ^Queensland, Australia officials and military personnel ^In front of the Japanese Ship Kunisaki, a landing craft, service members to include: an integrated of various nations toured multiple locations during air cushion approaches Langham Beach, Queensland air campaign, combined forcible entry exercise Talisman Sabre 2019 (TS19), July 16. Australia, July 16, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019. operations, amphibious raids, and High (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Maldonado) Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HI- Japan Amphibious Rapid Deployment Bri- tions into a combined landing force while in support of a maritime campaign. This MARS) Rapid Insertion (HIRAIN). gade as a multi-national amphibious force,” improving and enhancing our operational year’s addition of Japan’s ARDB, spon- “Talisman Sabre 19 was an excellent ex- said Col. John Medeiros, assistant chief of capabilities.” sored by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, ercise that allowed us to work with, display, staff for operations, 3d Marine Division. This exercise illustrated the strength contributed toward achieving the exercise and refine our skills working with the Aus- “It offered us the ability to demonstrate of the U.S. and Australian alliance, and objectives and increased multi-national tralian Amphibious Task Group and the interoperability between three allied na- highlighted partnered nation capabilities interoperability. AUGUST 2, 2019 SAMURAI GATE 9

Rear Adm. Fred Kacher, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7, delivers remarks during the closing ceremony of the eighth U.S. and Australian exercise Talisman Sabre 2019 held aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), July 29. Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, just concluded exercise Talisman Sabre 2019 off the coast of Northern Australia. A bilateral, biennial event Talisman Sabre is designed to improve U.S. and Australian combat training, readiness and interoperability through realistic, relevant training necessary to maintain regional security, peace and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeremy Starr) U.S. Army teams with Fijian Military for exercise Cartwheel 2019 By 1st Lt. Mark Sagvold provide tough realistic training, partners in the Pacific, which U.S. Army Pacific Public Affairs Office strengthening the RFMF and U.S. promotes safety in the region. 7/27/2019 - LABASA, Fiji – Army's capacity as regional leaders “Fostering a military-to-mil- Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 27th and increase security cooperation itary relationship with Fiji and Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, for a free and open Indo-Pacific. other partners is a key piece in Inf. Brigade Combat Team, 25th “We are here for three reasons; keeping the Indo-Pacific region Inf. Division from, Schofield to build readiness with our Fijian peaceful and safe,” said Maj. Scott Barracks, Hawaii, arrived at Nadi partners, to strengthen that re- Schavrien, a C-130 pilot serving International Airport July 27, to lationship through training, and with the 36th Airlift Squadron, partner with the 3rd Fijian Infan- to become interoperable with Yokota Air Force Base, Japan. try Regiment (RFMF) for a series our friends in case an emergency Originally, the name for Exer- of bilateral military-to-military should happen that we would cise Cartwheel was derived from exercises, collectively named Ex- need to respond to,” said Capt. Operation Cartwheel in World ercise Cartwheel 2019. Douglas Richardson, who serves War II from 1943-1944. Cartwheel The U.S. Army Pacific Com- as commander of B Company, 1st is part of Pacific Pathways, an mand sponsored exercise will Bn., 27th Inf. Reg. annual U.S. Army Pacific (USAR- center around infantry training Military-to-military training PAC) operation, demonstrating events, civic action in local schools with partner nations increases the U.S. Army's commitment (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Whitney C. Houston) and humanitarian programs in readiness and the ability to re- to the Fijian nation, security ^Soldiers serving with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 25 Infantry Brigade Combat Team, exit a C-130 Hercules aircraft at the Nadi and around Vanua Levu from July spond quickly. Exercise Cartwheel cooperation and a free and open International Airport, July 27. 29th to August 12th. The task is to is part of a commitment to our Indo-Pacific. 10 SAMURAI GATE AUGUST 2, 2019

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We’re open breastfeeding support, supplemental AUGUST 2, 2019 SAMURAI GATE 11 foods such as milk, juice, cheese, cereal, recreational divers should not relocate, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES facility and check out equipment. Please eggs, and fresh fruits and vegetables, and recover, or touch said items. Individuals Come volunteer at “The Wired Bean” sign up using the link below or email referrals to other health care agencies. who recover these items risk potential The Wired Bean is a home away from Melissa Rafferty for more information at For more information, check financial/ harm to themselves or others in the area. home for our junior enlisted and we need [email protected]. residential eligibility, visit or call WIC Furthermore, transporting UXOs through E-4s and above to volunteer to monitor the Overseas. All of WIC can be reached at residential areas and on/off installations 645-WICO (9426) or from a cell phone at risk the potential of creating an international 098-970-9426. (Options 1- Camp Foster; incident if involved in either an accident or 2- Kadena Air Base; 3-Camp Kinser; 4- when stopped by local police. Camp Courtney) Kadena Air Base (Bldg. 428) / Camp Foster (Bldg. 5674) / Camp TRICARE Overseas off Base Do’s Courtney (Bldg. 4408) / Camp Kinser (Bldg. and Don’ts 107 Rm. 121) Tricare Operations would like to ensure all AD members, dependents, Civilian and 18th Wing Equal Opportunity DoD employees are familiar with the cultural Do you face concerns of unlawful etiquette that is expected when visiting discrimination or sexual harassment? If Japanese medical facilities. This will insure so, Kadena AB leadership maintains a clarity on all questionable customs and strict “zero-tolerance” policy pertaining courtesies with our host nation providers. to discriminatory behavior. If you feel Do’s and Don’ts worksheets are available you are being unlawfully discriminated at the TRICARE front desk located at the against, to include sexual harassment, Kadena Clinic. For additional information, take action. We encourage members to contact Referral Management at 630-4402 use the chain of command first to resolve Mon – Fri from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. issues at the lowest level. However, you can also contact the EO office at 634-2571 to set up an appointment; or you may visit our office. Please note that the EO office will not accept a formal complaint more than 60 calendar days for military and 45 calendar days for civilian complaints after the alleged offense occurred without sufficient justification. Mail Collection Box Out of Service The mail collection box near Kadena Base Exchange main entrance is out of service. Alternatively, four mail collection boxes are located at the Olympic Mall, Kadena Post Office, ATM drive-up across from the Schilling Community Center, and the Fairchild Shoppette. For more information, contact at TSgt Valerie Groupp at 634- 3266. Safety Message Regarding Divers and UXOs With peak diving season around the corner, it is imperative that divers are aware of the potential hazards of tampering with or recovering unexploded ordnance (UXO) within the waters of Okinawa, Japan. If any ordnance items are found in the waters, 12 SAMURAI GATE AUGUST 2, 2019