Krusa-Dossin Bids Farewell for CLB-3 Pfc

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july 23, 2010 www.okinawa.usmc.mil Krusa-Dossin bids farewell For CLB-3 Pfc. Garry J. Welch relinquish command to Maj. Gen. excited about retiring. Mojave Viper okinawa marine staff (select) Peter J. Talleri, during a “I am excited because I believe change of command ceremony this will be our last move, and CAMP FOSTER — Maj. Gen. tonight at 6 p.m. that we will be able to establish offers training Mary Ann Krusa-Dossin, com- Krusa-Dossin, who entered the permanency,” Krusa-Dossin said manding general of Marine Corps Marine Corps as a second lieuten- about her and her family. like no other Base Camp Smedley D. Butler will ant in August 1975 said she is see RETIRE pg Cpl. Paul D. Zellner II okinawa marine staff

MARINE CORPS AIR-GROUND 1st MAW supports joint bilateral jump COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. — Marines and Lance Cpl. Kentavist P. Brackin sailors from Combat Logistics Bat- okinawa marine staff talion 3, III Marine Expeditionary Force combined with augmented PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — More Marines and sailors, participated than 100 Marines and U.S. soldiers in First Responder Lane Training along with Royal Cambodian Armed during an Enhanced Mojave Viper Forces personnel participated in Op- pre-deployment training evolution eration Angkor Sentinel Friendship here, July 15. Parachute Jump July 17-18. The training is designed to give The Marines from Marine Aerial Marines and sailors a chance to Refueler Transport Squadron 152, practice first-responder medical Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Ma- skills, setting up security, calling in rine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Ex- a casualty evacuation and securing peditionary Force provided aviation a casualty collection point. support with the KC-130J that was While most of the Marines and used to transport the troops to the sailors expected this sort of train- drop zone. ing to take place during Mojave Grant and his Marines transported Viper, they didn’t expect that the the U.S. Army jump masters, riggers simulated casualties would be so and equipment to Cambodia on the realistic. The mock casualties used KC-130J Hercules which was later during this training evolution are used to conduct the jumps. real amputees dressed in Marine According to Capt. Ben Grant, camouflage and, after some help a weapons and tactics instructor from make-up artists, their wounds with VMGR-152, our mission in the appeared fresh. exercise “was a small part of the “When [Marines and sailors] see greater effort for U.S./Cambodian us actually missing limbs it brings relations.” a whole new reality to the train- The squadron’s participation in ing,” said James “Pops” Sullivan, a operations like these contributes to bilateral leg amputee, actor and role 1st MAW’s high level of readiness. player with Strategic Operations, a “This is the second time in the company contracted by the military history of Cambodia that the United to provide more realistic training. States and the Royal Cambodian To develop the scenario, Marines Armed Forces have jumped together,” patrolled on foot along a road until said Army Sgt. Maj. Gary W. Barnes, the sound of a simulated incom- the operations non-commissioned ing mortar was heard, and they officer for the 97th Troop Command, instinctively hit the deck. Almost A soldier from the 97th Troop Command, Special Operation Airborne Special Operation Airborne Com- Command, a Utah-based Army National Guard unit, jumps from the back instantly, cries of help could be mand, a Utah-based Army National of a KC-130J Hercules from VMGR-152 during Operation Angkor Sentinel heard from four simulated casual- Guard unit. Friendship Parachute Jump July 18 while a Marine loadmaster observes. ties inside of a mangled Humvee. see JUMP pg Photo by Lance Cpl. Kentavist P. Brackin see VIPER pg

TAKING AIM BOATING SAFETY CAB Marines practice crew-served Water sports are a favorite pastime weapons firing in preparation for while on island. Boaters stay aware of this this future exercises. surroundings and think safety. issue

in in PG. 6-7 PG. 10 okinawa marine | OPINION & EDITORIAL | july 23, 2010 haSend YOveUR OPINION to okin awAamarine.m [email protected] Signing out makes difference Okinawa Marine reserves the right to choose material and edit as necessary. Cpl. Shelby R. Shields that are constantly around us. Many people okinawa marine staff enjoy spending a day at the beach snorkeling or scuba diving. But what happens when one t’s a gorgeous Saturday morning, the sun of those infamous rip currents gets a hold of is out for the first time in what seems like you, and no one knows that you’re out in the Iforever, there’s a perfect breeze to keep water that day, no one knows to come looking away that muggy humidity and you think to for you when you don’t come home that night? yourself, “what a perfect day for the beach.” So In this type of situation, letting someone know you grab your swimming trunks where you’re going to be can be the difference editorial and a bottle of sunscreen, then between life and death. head for the door, where your perfect mood is Knowing where you are at any given time suddenly put on halt by the duty stopping you can also allow important information to get to to check ID cards and have you sign those ever you faster. For example, if something happens Krusa-Dossin’s familiar green log books. Now, instead of your to your family back in the states, the Red Cross

happy-go-lucky mood, you find yourself a tad will need to get in touch with you, regardless if U.S. Marine Corps History Division irritated about wasting five minutes to sign out you are on liberty. The duty will be able to con- instead of being on the tact you, even if you July 23, 2004 – Six Marines from beach. have no cell phone 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, completed the first Myself, like most Letting someone know reception, and pass combat high altitude high opening other junior Marines, along information parachute drop in the history of the find having to sign out to where you’re going to be can that can be crucial to Marine Corps. The parachute inser- go places so close to the be the difference between you and your family. tion occurred during Operation Iraqi barracks like the gym ‘‘ Just as important Freedom as an alternate to the highly life and death. visible ground insertions that were or the chow hall tedious as it is for the junior drawing a lot of attention and fire. and pointless. It kind Marines to be ac- of makes you feel like a child again having to counted for, our superiors should also give July 25, 1950 – During the Korean answer to our parents and get permission to go their juniors a solid means of communication War, the United Nations Command down the street. We are all adults here, aren’t for use in an emergency.’’ A staff sergeant know- defense at Pusan deteriorated. Com- mander in Chief, United Nations we? You would think that needing to be con- ing where to find his lance corporals is only Command, ordered 1st Provisional stantly monitored and checked up on would be half of the battle. Marine Brigade directly to Korea. a waste of time, right? Knowing how to contact your boss, and Unfortunately, that is not the case, espe- knowing he will answer the phone, instills July 26, 1947 – The National Secu- cially here in a foreign country where one that extra confidence in leadership. You know rity Act of 1947 became effective, reaffirming the status of the Marine person’s actions can affect the entire military that when life gets in the way, there is someone Corps as a separate military service community. No one ever intends to go out and available to help at any time. within the Department of the Navy. do stupid things or to get in trouble, things just So yes, it takes you an extra couple of The Act provided for Fleet Marine happen -- life happens. So when life happens, minutes to get out of the door, and you may Forces, and confirmed the Corps’ if the people in your command know where to lose five extra minutes in the sun by having to mission of seizing and defending advanced bases, as well as land opera- find you, dealing with the consequences will sign out. But it’s those extra couple of minutes tions incident to naval campaigns. be so much easier. that helps keep you and those around you well Not to mention, personnel accountability is informed and safe. July 27, 1953– A ceasefire agree- mainly driven by safety. Living on Okinawa, Shields is a combat correspondent with the ment was signed at Panmunjom, we have to be aware of the natural dangers Okinawa Marine. South Korea, at 10 a.m. Fighting ends for the Korean War and Armistice was effective at 10 p.m.

July 28, 1918 – Brig. Gen. John A. Lejeune assumed command of the 2d Division, U.S. Army in France, and re- mained in that capacity until August 1919 when the unit was demobilized. He was the first Marine officer to hold an Army divisional command, and following the Armistice, he led his division in the march into Germany. Send us a constructive opinion or interesting story with July 29-31, 2005 – More than 800 wide audience appeal between 400 and 700 words. Marines and sailors from 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, returned home Okinawa Marine reserves the right to choose appropriate from Iraq. The battalion was the first material or edit as necessary. ground unit in the Marine Corps to complete three deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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Krusa-Dossin’s last Move

Maj. Gen. Mary Ann Krusa-Dossin, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler commanding general, meets with her chief of staff during her tenure as CG. Photo by Cpl. Rebekka S. Heite Commanding General leaves lasting impression RETIRE from pg 1 There were also improvements “The other part is that every to the quality of life for the Ma- one of us has to take [the uni- rines, sailors and their families, form] off at one point in time,” she she said. She mentioned note- added. “Although in our heart we worthy improvements to youth will always be Marines. We are programs but particularly to the the service that says ‘Marine for clubs on base. life’ and we mean that. The con- “While most installations state- nection to the Marine Corps will side are closing clubs, we are always be there.” doing everything in our power to Krusa-Dossin said the best keep them open here just because memories she has from serving of the fact that we are over here are meeting her husband, who and far from home,” the general she has now been married to for said. “We try to make the clubs almost 32 years; having her son, as up to date as possible; we put who was born in Iwakuni Japan a lot of effort into that.” during her Krusa-Dos- second tour; sin plans to a n d m o s t We are the service that retire in Flor- i d a w h e r e Maj. Gen. Mary Ann Krusa-Dossin, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. important, says ‘Marine for life’ and we t h e g r e a t she currently Butler commanding general will be remembered for her dedication to privilege of mean that. The connection to owns a home. improving the quality of life for the Marines on Okinawa, enhancing the relationship with the local community and providing unwavering support being able to She also in- ‘‘the Marine Corps will to the warfighter. Official Marine Corps photo tends on tak- lead Marines always be there. and have a i ng t i me to remaining on the island is to re- care of each other.” positive in- decompress member why you’re here to begin She continued by reminding - Maj. Gen. Mary Ann Krusa-Dossin f luence on from her 35 with,” Krusa-Dossin said. people to look at the positive and their lives. years in the “You are here in support of enjoy what Okinawa has to offer. While serving as the com- Corps and’’ visit family and friends a very important security alli- Marines should not be afraid manding general of Camp Butler, she hasn’t seen in a long time. ance between the United States to try something new like snor- the Marines serving with Krusa- However, before she begins government and the government keling, scuba diving or free golf Dossin “provided unparalleled her new life outside of uniform, of Japan,” she added. “Always lessons. support for the III Marine Expe- Krusa-Dossin offers some words remember the fact that you are “You have the opportunity to ditionary Force,” she added. “That of wisdom to the Marines she will an unofficial ambassador for the learn about a different culture was our mission, and we’ve done be leaving. United States. You always want – use that opportunity,” Krusa- a darn fine job of that.” “My advice for the Marines to be a good neighbor here. Take Dossin concluded. okinawa marine | NEWS | july 23, 2010 briefs EAS from Corps early for education

Foster Scheduled Power OUtage Pfc. Garry J. Welch “The purpose of VEERP is to lower per- Camp Foster and Plaza Housing will okinawa marine staff sonnel costs within the Marine Corps,” said have all day power outages covering Obar. large portions of the camps on both July CAMP FOSTER — There are two ways Marines According to Marine Administrative 24 and July 31 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. for can finish their formal education outside of the Message 177/10, Marines must meet specific mandatory maintenance on the feeders that provide the camps with electricity. Marine Corps prior to the end of their current qualifications to be eligible for the VEERP. The On July 24 the affected areas will contract. One is through the Early Release to Marine’s EAS date must fall between April include the entire Camp Foster PX area Further Education Program, and the second is 1, 2010, and the end of fiscal year 2011; they including the PX, food court, theater, the Voluntary Enlisted Early Release Program. must be eligible for an honorable or general Popeye’s and Captain D’s, shoppette, “The purpose of the early release program under honorable conditions discharge; they post office and banks, Sada/Futenma/ is to allow Marines the opportunity to take cannot be stabilized for deployment at the Chatan Housing, Child Development advantage of an educational opportunity,” said time of request; and they are required to at- Center, Provost Marshal’s Office, Capt. Greg Obar, adjutant, Headquarters and tend mandatory pre-separation counseling. Civilian Human Resources Office, Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp “With VEERP, you could be accepted into and various buildings behind the Butler. 20 schools, or you could be accepted into no commissary. According to Marine Corps Order P1900.16F, schools, and you could still be qualified for On July 31 the affected areas will include all Plaza Housing, Kubasaki qualifications for enlisted Marines applying VEERP,” said Obar. and Zukeran Schools, half of Kishaba for the Early Release to Further Education Pro- Specific qualifications that apply to both Housing, Fort Bukner and the three gram are: the Marine must not be a six month VEERP and the ERFE program include: Ma- towers in North Foster, 376, 337 and 378. trainee or a reservist ordered to active-duty rines must not be trying to qualify for citizen- For more information, call 645-0883. due to unsatisfactory participation in their ship by completing three years of active-duty The maps showing all power outage reserve duties, must be eligible for an honor- unless they are to be transferred to inactive locations can be viewed on American able discharge, and must not be essential to the duty in a reserve component, or have acquired Forces Network TV. command’s mission. additional obligated service due to advanced The ERFE program also requires Marines to training or indebtedness to the government. Okinawa Traffic Advisory be accepted into an accredited college or voca- To get authorization to EAS early, Marines Be prepared for road closures and long delays tional/technical school, which would require must submit an application to their company in the following areas, due to the Crown Prince the Marine to attend a full-time course of in- first sergeant, who will then send it up the visit to Okinawa July 27-29. struction for a period of at least three months. chain of command, said Obar. July 27: Additionally, the release date requested must Since VEERP is a temporary incentive op- • 1-5 p.m. - Hwy 58 from Naha Airport to Laguna fall within 90 days of the Marine’s original Expi- tion to ease a burden on the Marine Corps, Garden Hotel in Ginowan. ration of Active Service date, however, Marines the process to take advantage of it is less July 28: will not be allowed to EAS any sooner than one complicated. • 8:25-8:55 a.m. (affecting Camp Foster) - month before the start of class, said Obar. “Early release takes longer to get approved Laguna Garden Hotel to Comprehensive Park via In addition, Marines who request early and has more qualifications that must be met,” Bypass to Hwy 58, to the Chatan Intersection, release for education will still be considered said Obar about the ERFE program. passing the Fire Station to 330, then down to The ERFE is an ongoing program. It may be Comprehensive Park. for promotion. • 11-11:20 a.m. (affecting Camp Foster) - As with ERFE program, the VEERP also altered over time, but because it is a Marine Comprehensive Park to Laguna Garden Hotel releases Marines from their contracts early, Corps Order, it won’t be cancelled, said Obar. in Ginowan, same route in reverse. but it has a different purpose and different The current VEERP, however, is scheduled to • 2:50-3:15 p.m. (affecting Camp Kinser) - Laguna guidelines. expire on Sept. 30, 2011. Garde to Naha Okinawa Prefecture Museum via Bypass to Hwy 58. • 4:15-4:45 p.m. (affecting Camp Kinser) - Naha Okinawa Prefecture Museum to Laguna Garden Hotel in Ginowan, via Hwy 58 and Bypass. Mongolians demo NOLES-10 tactics July 29: RIGHT: The United Nations • 9:30-10 a.m. (affecting Camp Kinser) - Laguna representative from Pakistan Garden Hotel to Naha City Nursing Home, then fires the FN-303, a weapon Okinawa Prefectural Budokan to Harbor View demonstrated during Non-Lethal Hotel via Bypass and Hwy 58. Weapons Executive Seminar • 1:50-2:05 p.m. (affecting Naha Port and airport 2010, July 7 at Five Hills Training travelers) - Harbor View Hotel to Naha Airport Area, Mongolia. BELOW: As the via Hwy 58. control force fires ball and baton grenades from M-203s at targets DANGERS OF DRINKING and DRIVING beside the simulated rioting On Okinawa, if arrested for driving while crowd, the mock rioters run in intoxicated, the consequence is imprisonment the opposite direction to avoid not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding being hit during the Non-Lethal ¥1,000,000. Weapons Executive Seminar 2010 If arrested for driving under the influence of demonstration July 7. alcohol or riding with a driver who is drunk, the Photos by Cpl. Rebekka S. Heite consequence is imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding¥ 500,000. If refusing to take a breath test, the consequence is imprisonment not exceeding 3 months or a fine not exceeding¥ 500,000.

Southern Division Championship The championship football game will be held July 24 at 6 p.m. at Mike Petty Stadium, Camp Foster. For information, call 645-3522. TO SUBMIT A BRIEF, send an e-mail to [email protected], or fax your request to 645-3803. The deadline for submitting a brief is noon every Friday. The Okinawa Marine reserves the right to edit all submitted material. okinawa marine | NEWS | july 23, 2010

VIPER from pg 1 physically to realistic com- The training evolution is Torres, military police- The amputees are not As some of the Marines bat wounds,” said Chief designed to continue until man and 1st squad leader, the only ones who are established 360-degree John Pellior, evaluator, all of the patients have Military Police Platoon. thankful for the experi- security around the ve- Tactical Training Exercise been correctly treated and “It helped us realize how ence to take part in the hicle, the rest of the squad Control Group, Marine are stable. serious these injuries can training. approached the wounded. Corps Air-Ground Combat The Marines and sail- be and how to respond “This is one of the most For the sake of the training, Center Twentynine Palms. ors that took part in the without the shock.” realistic training events most of the casualties in “It will help prevent the training were evaluated For the role players, it’s I’ve ever been through,” the vehicle had severe in- shock so their reaction by training evaluators that the gratitude and feeling said Torres. “This defi- juries and several amputa- time will be quicker.” are stationed at MCAGCC of being able to help that nitely enhanced our unit tions to one or more limbs. While the wounded were Twentynine Palms. They makes it all worth it. capabilities and small- The Marines and sailors being assessed and treated, received after action briefs “I’ve had a couple guys unit leadership.” began to apply tourniquets other Marines called in a and advice from the evalua- come back and find me just The reinforced CLB-3 and move the wounded to mock CASEVAC using the tors and medical personnel to tell me thank you,” said will deploy in support of a secured casualty collec- procedures they had been who oversee the training. Sullivan, who lost both 1st Marine Logistics Group tion point approximately taught in a previous class. “The training overall his legs in a construction (forward) to Afghanistan 50 yards away. Some of the patients acted was helpful not only to accident. “It’s our way of soon. They will be joined “This allows [trainees] as if they were in shock me but also for my junior giving back; otherwise we by more than 400 Marines to see how they’re going to and tried to fight off the Marines on their first de- wouldn’t be out here in 110 and sailors augmented respond both mentally and Marines helping them. ployment,” said Sgt. Robert degree heat.” from Okinawa.

Cambodian soldiers make their way to the ground after jumping from the back of a KC-130J Hercules from VMGR-152 during the Operation Angkor Sentinel Friendship Parachute Jump July 18. Photos by Lance Cpl. Kentavist P. Brackin

JUMP from pg 1 soldiers had to ensure that RCAF personnel The first time U.S. and Cambodian forces understood when and where to be when at- jumped together was in February. tempting a static line jump. Approximately 30 members of the RCAF Anywhere from 10 to 14 jumpers had to participated in the static line jump while the proceed out the back of the aircraft in a remaining jumpers consisted of soldiers from 14-second period once the green light to go the 97th Troop Command and 1st Battalion, flashed. The jumpers also had to be wary 1st Special Forces Airborne from Okinawa. of wind calls given to them by the jump- There were some difficulties encountered master. during the exercise such as weather and “When you are trying to get that many communication but nothing that couldn’t be guys off (the plane) in 14 seconds there isn’t worked around because of thorough initial really anytime for pausing or hesitation,” planning between the Marines, U.S. Army said Kientz. personnel and RCAF, according to Grant. A combination of translating and hand Army and RCAF personnel in full jump signals was utilized between the U.S. Army gear had to wait several hours for rain, winds and RCAF jumpmasters to ensure Cambodian and low clouds to pass before beginning the jumpers understood what was going on. exercise. “Fortunately for us the hands and arm “The weather didn’t want to play along signals used by us are very similar to the during the first day of drops,” said Staff Sgt. ones used by Cambodians during flight op- Alex Kientz, a loadmaster for the KC-130J erations, so we were able to conduct exercises from VMGR-152, but they were lucky to be without any major problems,” Barnes said. able to successfully complete the mission. “This has been very interesting and a nice Communicating with each other was also experience for us [RCAF],” said 2nd Lt. Khuth Lance Cpl. Eric A. Bohnenkamp, a loadmaster for the a challenge overcome by U.S. personnel and Sokhom, a jump master for the RCAF. “We KC-130J Hercules, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport the RCAF, according to Army Cpl. Jose A. were able to observe and learn a lot during Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Ortaga, a human resources specialist with this exercise despite communication barriers. Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, the 97th Troop Command. We hope that the Marines will be able to do inspects and readies the aircraft before beginning Communication played a vital part of this exercise in the future so that we may Operation Angkor Sentinel Friendship Parachute safety on the aircraft where Marines and share our experience.” Jump July 17-18. okinawa marine | FEATURE | july 23, 2010 Crew-served communication

Instructors watch Marines of Combat Assault Battalion go through dry runs of loading, firing, and unloading the M240B machine gun July 14 at range 10 on Camp Schwab.

Two Marines with Combat Assault Battalion, while practicing the communication techniques necessary when the Marine can’t see or hear his partner, fire the M240B Marines with Combat Assault Battalion remove new ammunition from their boxes and place in 200-round ammo machine gun July 14 at range 10 on Camp Schwab. The firing range was part of training cans for faster access while loading them into the M240B machine gun July 14, at Range 10 on Camp Schwab. for larger exercises that the Marines of CAB will conduct at Camp Fuji later this year. okinawa marine | FEATURE | july 23, 2010 Crew-served communication Marines take aim for future exercise Story and photos by Lance Cpl. Tyler C. Vernaza okinawa marine staff

bout 50 Marines with Combat Assault Battal- ion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expedi- Ationary Force, participated in live-fire training on Camp Schwab July 14. The Marines conducted this training exercise in order to prepare for a larger scale training exercise they will conduct at Camp Fuji later this year. The training began with a sustainment hike out to Range 10 with the Marines carrying a full combat load on their backs as well as a few of the crew- served weapons systems they would fire later that day. A Marine removes the tracer rounds from the rest of the The training is designed to help the Marines 7.62 caliber linked rounds to reduce the risk of fire July 14 at familiarize themselves with some of the weapons Range 10 on Camp Schwab. they will be using in the future, said Gunnery Sgt. Instructors watch Marines of Combat Assault Battalion go through dry runs of loading, Michael Guzman, company gunnery sergeant, Head- From a stern tap on the top of a Kevlar to pushing firing, and unloading the M240B machine gun July 14 at range 10 on Camp Schwab. quarters and Service Company, CAB. their heel against the shooter’s leg, the Marines were Instructors taught the Marines the basics of the learning a system to communicate how to alter the crew-served weapons systems, such as firing, loading direction of fire when voices cannot be heard. and unloading, basic maintenance and proper mis- “I’m enjoying all the weapons training despite fire procedures. the hot weather,” said Lemley. “I’m also learning the “I’m excited I’m learning about all of these weap- importance of teamwork on these weapons systems.” ons systems.” said Lance Cpl. Roger Lemley, an optics Once the sun set, the Marines conducted a night technician. live-fire shoot during their stay at the range. The Marines were also taught a few advanced The Marines now say they feel ready and more techniques. confident in their ability to use these crew-served To the untrained eye it may have seemed as if the weapons systems. The Marines will conduct basic Marines were fidgeting or bumping into each other, field exercises and train with various machine guns but in reality they were learning communication along with the MK19 grenade launcher while train- techniques essential in combat. ing at Camp Fuji, said Guzman.

Two Marines with Combat Assault Battalion, while practicing the communication techniques necessary when the Marine can’t see or hear his partner, fire the M240B machine gun July 14 at range 10 on Camp Schwab. The firing range was part of training Taking a break on improvised seats made out of ammunition cans, Marines wait in anticipation for the chance to fire the for larger exercises that the Marines of CAB will conduct at Camp Fuji later this year. M240B July 14, at Range 10 on Camp Schwab. okinawa marine | NEWS | july 23, 2010 Liberty Campaign Order calls for libo buddy Sgt. Rodolfo Toro The Liberty Buddy Pro- “Violating the liberty okinawa marine staff gram was founded on the buddy policy could result in premise that discipline and anything up to and includ- CAMP FOSTER — All ser- sound judgment are more ing a court martial,” Blosser vice members assigned to likely to be exercised when said. Marine Corps Bases Japan/III cross-checked by fellow Ma- Aside from being a MCBJ/ Marine Expeditionary Force rines. III MEF policy, Adams em- in pay grades E3 and below, Pfc. Janelle Horton, an phasized other important and all red card holders, must intelligence specialist with reasons for traveling with a have a liberty buddy for off- Marine Wing Headquarters liberty buddy. base liberty. Squadron 1, 1st Marine Air- “It’s much easier to ex- According to MCBJ/III craft Wing, III MEF, agrees. ecute a liberty plan when MEF Order 1050.7, Liberty “I think it’s smart,” Hor- you have a buddy that is in- Campaign Order, the require- ton said. “If one Marine is In addition to signing out, all E3’s and below and all red card tegrated into and committed ment for a liberty buddy is a doing something stupid the holders must have a buddy for off-base liberty. to the success of the plan,” proactive measure to ensure other can step in with better Photo illustration by Sgt. Rodolfo Toro he said, explaining that the mission success and force judgment.” policy is about safety not protection for the well-being The program’s policies one of the above periods. ing to report the separation punishment. of personnel. apply to all Marines and Marines and sailors travel- to the appropriate chain of “The underlying intent “It’s an overwatch system sailors assigned or attached ing between their residence command does constitute a behind the liberty buddy where I watch your back and to MCBJ/III MEF who meet and base do not require a violation. program is to provide a you watch mine,” said Sgt. the criteria. liberty buddy for such travel Violations of the poli- protective measure to help Maj. Cevet Adams, Marine According to the order, the so long as they are traveling cy are punitive in nature. maintain good order and Corps Base Camp Smedley requirement for a liberty bud- directly between base and Service members found in discipline while on liberty D. Butler sergeant major. dy applies to all liberty peri- residence and make no stops violation may be subject to in Japan.” “Liberty buddies have the ods, including after working along the way. disciplinary action under Marine Corps Bases Ja- responsibilities to look out hours, during weekends and According to the order, the Uniform Code of Mili- pan/III MEF Order 1050.7, for each other, stay together while on special liberty. in the event a liberty buddy tary Justice. Liberty Campaign Order, while on liberty, report sepa- Furthermore, regardless becomes separated, they Punishment can range is accessible online at ration from each other within of rank, Marines and sailors must report their separation from an informal counseling the Camp Butler adjutant 30 minutes, return from lib- who are red card holders and to their command within 30 to more severe disciplinary sharepoint homepage at the erty together, make good are serving an accompanied minutes. action, according to Capt. following CAC-protected decisions while on liberty tour and live on or off base The order also explains Christopher G. Blosser, for- site: wss.mcbbutler.nmci. and uphold the core values are to have a liberty buddy that while becoming sepa- eign criminal jurisdiction usmc.mil/G1/Adjutant/de- of honor, courage and com- in the event their family rated from a liberty buddy attorney with the Office of fault.aspx. Look under an- mitment at all times both on member is not available to in and of itself does not the Staff Judge Advocate, nouncements for a link to and off duty.” accompany him/her during represent a violation, fail- MCB Camp Butler, MCBJ. the order. Children, pets never safe left in unattended cars Cpl. Shelby R. Shields clinic at Okinawa’s U.S. Naval Hospital. The first okinawa marine staff and mildest form being heat stress, next heat ex- Tips to help prevent vehicle haustion and finally heat stroke, an illness where related heat-injuries MARINE CORPS BASES JAPAN — Okinawa the core body temperature is elevated to greater averages anywhere from 80 to 90 degrees Fahr- than 104 degrees with central nervous system • Dial 098-911-1911 immediately if you enheit during the summer months. At only 78 dysfunction resulting in delirium, convulsions, see an unattended child in a car. EMS pro- fessionals are trained to determine if a child degrees, the interior of a car parked in the shade coma and ultimately death. is in trouble. can reach 90 degrees or higher, and nearly 160 “In addition to heat illness, leaving children • Never leave a child unattended in a degrees if parked in the sun. Even on days that unattended in vehicles puts them at risk for other vehicle, even with the window open. reach only 60 degrees, temperatures inside a car harm,” Hodges added. “Thermal burns from • Place a PDA, purse, briefcase, gym bag can still climb high enough to be hazardous to buckles, abduction and injury from the child or whatever is to be carried from the car on children and pets. putting the car in motion or operating power the floor in front of a child in a backseat. According to www.safekids.org, there is no control features.” This triggers adults to see children when evidence to support the claim that leaving win- Animals on the other hand cannot sweat like they open the rear door and reach for their dows open will help keep a parked car cool. In humans do and rely on other means, like panting, belongings. reality, the sun coming through car windows to cool themselves. It takes as little as 15 minutes • Set your cell phone or BlackBerry re- makes the inside of the car work like an oven. for an animal’s body temperature to jump from minder to be sure you dropped your child off at day care. According to the site, every year more than normal to deadly levels that can damage the • Set your computer calendar program, 30 children die after being left alone in a car. A nervous and cardiovascular systems, leading to such as Outlook, to ask, “Did you drop off at child’s body temperature increases three to five potential permanent impairment or death, ac- day care today?” times faster than adults, leaving them at a higher cording to www.paw-rescue.org. • Have a plan that if your child is late for risk for serious heat injury. The first course of action for anyone who sees day care that you will be called within a few Unfortunately, many child fatalities occur a child or pet left in an unattended vehicle is to minutes. Be especially careful if you change when the parent or caregiver simply forgets to call for immediate assistance. Notify the police your routine for dropping off children at day drop the little one off at the day care and heads and record the car make, model, color and license care. straight for work, leaving the child in the back number. Then go into the nearest store and ask • Teach children not to play in vehicles. seat for hours on end, the website explains. the manager to page the owner of the car. • Lock all vehicle doors and trunk after Potential health risks associated with children Ultimately, it’s never safe to leave a child or everyone has exited the vehicle – especially at home. Keep keys out of children’s reach. being left in an unattended vehicle, especially pet in a vehicle, no matter how short or long the Cars are not playgrounds or baby sitters. during the summer months, can be broken down duration. Dangerous situations can strike fast, • Check vehicles and trunks FIRST if a into three phases of heat illness, said Ursula so taking all the preventative measures ensures child goes missing. Hodges, a registered nurse with the pediatric that no other child or pet’s life is lost. okinawa marine | FEATURE | july 23, 2010 9 Marines turn up HEAT during training Lance Cpl. J Nava need for a real life situation, so that they’re “This training really prepares Marines for okinawa marine staff not held up by any surprises.” the fight,” said Anazawa Naoto, HEAT as- The training consists of the simulator spin- sistant operator. “It helps Marines work out eing inside a vehicle during a collision ning several times and then stopping on either all the kinks in training so they stay alive in or rollover can be a terrifying experi- its side or roof. The Marines inside then have combat.” Bence. However, there is training avail- to safely work their way out of their safety har- In addition to loose debris, during certain able that can give Marines a heads up when nesses and seats to find an exit, which could be rollovers, one Marine from each team was their world turns upside down. any one of the doors or the gunners hatch. designated to act as a casualty, adding an- Using the Humvee Egress Assistance After exiting the vehicle, the Marines other real-world challenge to the training. Trainer on Camp Hansen, Marines from provide 360 degrees of security around the His teammates then had to haul his body out several units across Camp Hansen, includ- overturned vehicle and engage any hostiles. of the Humvee and provide security with one ing 9th Engineer Support Battalion and 3rd “Everything slowed down as we spun,” said less rifleman. Intelligence Battalion, prepare for a Humvee Pfc. Taylor Beckett, intelligence specialist, “This training taught me to maintain my roll-over July 14. All Source Fusion Platoon, 3rd Intelligence situational awareness and not to panic,” Beck- HEAT is a simulated cab of a Humvee that Bn., III Marine Expeditionary Force. “I got ett said. “I feel prepared and confident in my rotates like a rotisserie with the ability to flip dizzy and disoriented. It really caught me by abilities if this were to ever happen for real.” completely upside down or turn sideways, surprise.” The HEAT training gets better and better with four Marines inside. The training also included several loose everyday, in turn making the Marines better Training with the HEAT gets Marines out of objects inside the Humvee to simulate fall- and better, Deloach said. “The Marines had a their comfort zone, said Alex Deloach, HEAT ing debris that would be encountered during great attitude and performed the training in instructor trainer. “It gives them what they a real rollover. an outstanding manner.”

This training taught me to maintain my situational awareness ‘‘and not to panic. - Pfc. Taylor Beckett ’’

Pfc. Taylor Beckett, intelligence specialist, All Source Fusion Platoon, 3rd Intelligence Bn., III Marine Expeditionary Force, provides security for the vehicle during the Humvee Egress Assistance Trainer on Camp Hansen, July 14. Photo by Lance Cpl. J Nava 10 okinawa marine | FEATURE | july 23, 2010

Service members and civilians practice boating safety by wearing life vests and being aware of their surroundings during the Headquarters and Service Battalions’ Summer Fun Day in June. Photo by Lance Cpl. Kentavist P. Brackin

Boaters heed cautions while enjoying water

Pfc. Garry J. Welch required to refrain from drinking may be in real trouble because ler it could mean serious trouble okinawa marine staff while on a boat, said the 16-year they are one of the tallest things for the boat’s occupants because boating veteran. around in the water, said Denney. many times that is the only way any people see boating According to Denney, alcohol is People must also be on the people have of propelling the boat as a way to enjoy good involved in about 50 percent of ac- lookout for water spouts, said to shore.” Mweather and spend time cidents that occur while boating. Denney. Water spouts are torna- In addition to maintaining situ- with family and friends, but they “The Maritime Safety Agency does on the water and may be ational awareness while in a boat, may not realize that if the proper will stop your boat,” he said. “If hard to spot. people must also wear the proper safety precautions are not taken, you’re drinking, they will charge According to Marine Corps personal protective equipment a fun day could turn tragic in an you with Operating Under the Base Japan/III Marine Expedition- when participating in any activi- instant. Influence right there on the water ary Force Order 1050.7, Liberty ties involving personal watercraft. “The most common injuries and arrest you on the spot.” Campaign Plan, no water-related According to MCBJ/IIIMEF sustained while boating are Boaters must also know their recreational activities can be Order 1050.7, Marines are re- caused by people not paying atten- limitations; they must know when planned or conducted under sea quired to wear a personal flotation tion,” said Joe A. Denney, charter it is safe to go out on the water and condition red, or when local con- device. boat captain with Marine Corps when it isn’t, said Denney. ditions result in closure of a beach “To ensure the safety of you, Community Service Okinawa. “They have to be able to spot or coastal area. and whoever you take with you “People need to pay attention to thunderheads, which are anvil “Extreme caution must be taken on the boat, don’t go out if there weather conditions, and their shaped clouds. If you spot them when going out on the water after is thunder or lightning, or any- speed. They have to keep a sharp you usually have about a half-hour a typhoon,” said Denney. “Lots of time the weather is apt to change eye out for debris and people in before the thunder and lightning debris like driftwood, trash, plas- on you,” said Denney. “Follow the water.” starts,” he said. tic fishing floats, will have been weather reports as close as pos- In addition to paying attention If boaters are caught out in the pulled into the ocean. If some of sible. You don’t want to get caught while on the water, people are water when that happens, they that stuff hits the boat’s propel- by surprise.”

Lance Cpl. Ronald Campbell, warehouse clerk CLR-3 boosts morale, camaraderie with fun day with Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Lance Cpl. J Nava company of their fellow Marines.” their athletic prowess on the ball Marine Logistics okinawa marine staff The day’s competitions were di- field, the Marines said the day was Group, III Marine vided into teams of officers and staff mostly about being there for one Expeditionary CAMP FOSTER — Marines from noncommissioned officers versus another. Force, prepares Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd noncommissioned officers and junior “The games and competitions are a to kick the ball Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Marines. great way to get to know the Marines during a game Expeditionary Force recently par- “The Marines love to see everyone I work with,” Kelley said. “Especially of kickball at ticipated in a friendly competition come out during events like these,” the ones who just arrived on the CLR 3’s fun day, July 2. against each other during a day of said Gunnery Sgt. Alfonso Ramos, island. I can teach them things and recreation here. career planner. “I think we gave each answer questions they may have.” The purpose of the fun day was to other some very good challenges.” By the end of the day, the NCOs promote unit cohesion amongst the The Marines vied against each and below reached a triumphant Marines through competitions and other in competitions ranging from score of 31 to 25 earning a win over events. flag football and kick ball, to more their senior leadership. “Events like these are great for unique events like a “gross-out” eat- “Our goal was too promote cama- boosting morale,” said Lance Cpl. ing contest. raderie and esprit de corps between Stephen Kelley, logistics vehicle Whether it was all the Marines,” Ramos said. “I think system operator. “Everyone comes out eating strange food we were very successful.” Photo by Lance Cpl. J Nava to relax and enjoy themselves in the items or proving okinawa marine | COMMUNITY Place | july 23, 2010 11 In Theaters Now July 23 - JuLY 29

Foster Futenma Kadena kinser today Predators (R), 9:30 p.m. TODAY MacGruber (R), 6:30 p.m. TODAY Letters to Juliet (PG), 6 p.m.; Inception TODAY Grown Ups (PG13), 6:30 p.m. saturday Sex and the City 2 (R), 8 p.m. Saturday The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (PG), 4 (PG13), 9 p.m. saturday Toy Story 3 (G), 3 p.m.; Grown Ups SUNDay Despicable Me (PG), 1 p.m.; Sorcerer’s and 7 p.m. Saturday Shrek Forever After (PG), noon; (PG13), 6:30 p.m. Apprentice (PG), 4 p.m.; Knight & Day (PG13), 7 sunday Just Wright (PG), 4 p.m.; Sex and the Letters to Juliet (PG), 3 p.m.; Predators (R), 6 p.m.; SUNDAY Toy Story 3 (G), 3 p.m.; Grown Ups p.m. City 2 (R), 7 p.m. Inception (PG13), 9 p.m. (PG13), 6:30 p.m. monday Shrek Forever After (PG), 3 p.m.; monday The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (PG13), 6:30 SUnday Shrek Forever After (PG), noon; Preda- monday Closed Knight & Day (PG13), 7 p.m. p.m. tors (R), 4 p.m.; Inception (PG13), 7 p.m. tuesday The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (PG13), 6:30 tuesday The Last Airbender (PG), 7 p.m. tuesday Closed monday Inception (PG13), 7 p.m. p.m. wednesday The Last Airbender (PG), 7 p.m. wednesday Closed Tuesday Despicable Me (PG), 3 p.m.; Letters to Wednesday The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (PG), 3 thursday The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (PG), 3 thursday Closed Juliet (PG), 7 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. p.m.; The Last Airbender (PG), 7 p.m. Wednesday The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (PG13), thursday Knight & Day (PG13), 6:30 p.m. courtney 7 p.m. Thursday Despicable Me (PG), 4 p.m.; The Theater DIRECTORY Hansen TODAY The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (PG), 5:30 and Twilight Sage: Eclipse (PG13), 7 p.m. CAMP FOSTER 645-3465 8:30 p.m. TODAY The Last Airbender (PG), 6 and 9 p.m. Kadena air base 634-1869 Saturday Just Wright (PG), 2 p.m.; MacGruber (USO Night) 632-8781 Saturday The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (PG13), 6 (R), 6 p.m. schwab mcas futenma 636-3890 and 9 p.m. sunday The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (PG13), 2 and (USO NIGHT) 636-2113 sunday The Last Airbender (PG), 2 and 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. TODAY The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (PG13), 7 p.m. CAMP COURTNEY 622-9616 monday The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (PG), 7 p.m. Monday The Last Airbender (PG), 7 p.m. Saturday Robin Hood (PG13), 5 p.m. tuesday Inception (PG13), 6 and 9 p.m. CAMP HANSEN 623-4564 tuesday Closed sunday MacGruber (R), 5 p.m. (USO NIGHT) 623-5011 Wednesday Inception (PG13), 7 p.m. wednesday Predators (R), 7 p.m. monday-Thursday Closed CAMP KINSER 637-2177 thursday Inception (PG13), 7 p.m. thursday Closed Camp Schwab 625-2333

ChapEL SCHEDULE For more activities and Camp Foster | 645-7486 Kadena Air Base | 634-1288 information, contact • Catholic: Mon.-Fri., 11:45 a.m.; • Catholic: Sun., 8:30 a.m., Mass, Chapel 3; the Single Marine Sat., 5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m. Sun., 11:30 a.m., Reconciliation, Chapel 3; Program at 645-3681 • Christian Science: Sun., 11 a.m., Bldg. 442 Sun., 12:30 p.m., Mass, Chapel 3; • Eastern Orthodox: Sun., 9:30 a.m., Sun., 5 p.m., Mass, Chapel 2; All bus pick-up points Vespers, Sat., 5 p.m. Daily Mass, Mon.-Fri., noon, Chapel 2 • Gospel: Sun., 11:30 a.m. • Contemporary: Sun., 10:30 a.m., Kadena will be at Semper Fit • Hindu: Sat., 3:30 p.m. High School gyms or the Foster • Jewish: Informal: 1st, 3rd Fri., 6:30 p.m. • Gospel: Sunday School, 9 a.m., Bldg. 856; Fieldhouse. • Muslim: Fri., Prayer, 12:45 p.m. Service 10:30 a.m., Chapel 3 • Protestant: Sun., 8:30 a.m. • Inspirational: Sun., 8:30 a.m., Chapel 2; • Protestant: Sun., 10 a.m., Chapel 2; Camp Schwab | 622-9350 • Traditional: Sun., 10:30 a.m., Chapel 2; Single Marine Program “Run Handicap Softball” • Catholic: Sun., 5:30 p.m. • Wiccan/Pagan: Sat., 2 p.m., Bldg. 856 Tournament: JUly 30 - Aug. 1 • Protestant: Sun., 4 p.m. • This event will be held on Camp Hansen and is open to teams Camp Lester | 643-7248 island-wide. Sign-up deadline is July 28. Camp Courtney | 622-9350 • Catholic: Sun., 8 a.m., Lester Chapel • A coaches meeting for the “Run Handicap Softball” Tournament • Catholic: Sun., 8 a.m.; Mon., 10 a.m., Thurs., 9 a.m., Liturgy of will be held July 28 at 6 p.m. at the SMP Office in building 5674 on • Protestant: Sun., 9:30 a.m. Word at Hospital Chapel • Non-Denominational: Sun., 9 a.m., Hospital Camp Foster. Camp Hansen | 622-9350 Chapel; Sun., 10 a.m., Lester Chapel • Catholic: Sun., 10 a.m., E. Chapel SMP Turnover Training: Aug. 9 • Protestant: Sun., 11 a.m., W. Chapel MCAS Futenma | 636-3058 • This is mandatory training for all SMP Representatives. • Catholic: Sun., noon Camp McTureous | 622-9350 • Contemporary: Fri., 7 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m. Expo/Pineapple Park Trip: Aug. 14 • Gospel: Sun., 12:30 p.m. • EXPO Park has many activities for sea-lovers to enjoy. One of Expo • Lutheran: Sun., 9:30 a.m. Camp Kinser | 637-1148 Park’s greatest features is the Churaumi Aquarium, the largest in • Catholic: Sun., noon Japan. Pineapple Park has many varieties of pineapples which are • Protestant: Sun., 9 a.m. used in the production of soap and many other products such as cakes and candies. All can be sampled and purchased during the tour. Sign up by Aug. 11. Bus will leave Camp Hansen at 9:30 a.m. and Camp Schwab at 9:55 a.m. classified ads Mention of any company in this notice does not constitute endorsement by the Marine Corps. MISCELLANEOUS AUTOMOBILES

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Roberto Iwashita, the Brazilian Soccer Club coach, plays a quick game of soccer with Marcos A. Orocco, 6, Roberto Iwashita, during soccer camp at the football the Brazilian Soccer field behind Zukeran Elementary Club coach, explains School on Camp Foster. to his translator Delvis Sanchez, 14, a volunteer and staff member for soccer day camp, what he expects of the players during soccer camp.