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ASAD, Iraq | Gunnery Sgt. Deborah Mangan, Around the with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Air Wing, and other female service members participate in training as part of the Lioness Program March 27. The program is designed to ensure proper care is taken while For more Marine Corps stories and photos, searching female Iraqis. CorpSvisit http://www.marines.mil Photo by Sgt. James R. Richardson

SAN DIEGO | Marines and sailors fall into formation April 2 before manning the rails on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, Carrier Air Wing 11 and Destroyer Squadron Group 23 are deploying to support operations in U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Photo by Seaman Eduardo Zaragoza

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. | Logan, 6, waits to greet his father, Capt. Jeff Polson, Headquarters Company commander, Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, for the first time in almost eight months during a homecoming celebration March 30. Photo by Cpl. USS BATAAN | Marines attached to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment’s Battalion Landing Kaitlyn Scarboro- Team board a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from Medium Marine Helicopter Squadron Vinklarek 264 April 2 in the Persian Gulf. Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ken J. Riley OKINAWA MARINE | OPINION & EDITORIAL | APRIL 13, 2007 5 Enhancing education one box top at a time

Sgt. Christopher Pilgrim school submits up to $20,000. saving box tops and periodically get cuts. Whether it’s the money These coupons are found on hun- sending them to a friend in the for art supplies or curriculum ou may have seen them be- dreds of products and usually U.S. whose daughter collects materials, all of our schools here fore on the top of your cereal have an expiration date that is them for her school. Recently, I have felt the pinch of a decreasing Ybox, on the label of your more than a year away. wondered to myself if the schools budget. The education of the next canned goods or somewhere else I used to throw them away in Okinawa participated in the generation is one of the great- on the packaging of your grocer- too. At the time, I was single, program. A few phone calls est investments we can make in ies. You may have simply ignored had no children and didn’t know later, I found out that a number our future, and I would like to it and discarded it with the con- what the program was. A friend of schools here do participate. encourage each of you to partici- tainer it was on. Hopefully, if you of mine mentioned it to me. His After a quick Google search, I pate. have a child enrolled in school, son’s school was having a col- found the Box Tops Web site, Since neither of my sons is you clipped it off and sent it to lection contest with a prize for where I discovered that all of our old enough for school yet, I am school with your child. They’re the most coupons collected, so I Department of Defense Depen- clipping those box tops, and I will called Box Tops for Education started collecting them in my bar- dents’ Schools are far below the donate them to the closest school Coupons, and they are definitely racks room for him. By the end of $20,000 annual cap. I started to me. Since this month is the not trash. a month, I had about $10 worth saving. “Month of the Military Child,” I’d General Mills, which started of box tops set aside. He didn’t With the current funding like to encourage you to do the the Box Tops for Education pro- win the contest, but it sparked my needs for the Global War on Ter- same. gram in 1996, donates 10 cents interest in the program. rorism, schools are one of many Pilgrim is a contributing writer for every box top coupon the Until recently, I had been areas which have suffered bud- with Marine Corps Base.

DoD off ers options for reporting sexual assault WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE BEEN DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office porates a comprehensive policy that reinforces SEXUALLY ASSAULTED a culture of prevention, response and account- • Go to a safe location Editor’s note: This is part 1 of 3 in a series ob- ability. serving Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The goal of the SAPR Program is to ensure • Preserve all evidence of the assault. Do not the safety, dignity and well-being of all mem- bathe, wash your hands or brush your teeth. pril is Sexual Assault Awareness bers of the armed forces through training and Do not clean the crime scene Month, and this annual observance pro- education programs, treatment and support of vides an opportunity to increase knowl- victims. • Contact a Sexual Assault Response Aedge and promote prevention of sexual assault Since 2004, advancements in reporting Coordinator or health care provider through special events and public education. options have helped create a climate of confi- This year’s theme is “Stand Up Against Sexual dence in reporting. One of the policies imple- • Seek medical care as soon as possible. Even if you do not have visible physical injuries, Assault … Make a Difference,” which encom- mented in 2005 was the restricted reporting you may be at risk of becoming pregnant or passes an attitude toward prevention, remind- option, which enables victims to come forward acquiring a sexually transmitted disease ing that each of us can make a difference. without triggering the investigative process, Sexual assault is one of the most underre- yet still receive the care they deserve. • Ask the health care provider to conduct a ported violent crimes in America today. Since Sixty-five percent of the increase in sexual Sexual Assault Forensic Examination the military is not impervious to this trend, the assault reports involving members of the Department of Defense strives to ensure that armed forces can be attributed to the restricted • If you suspect drugs were involved in the service members are aware that sexual assault reporting option that began in June 2005. assault, request a urine sample crimes are not tolerated. This alternate choice, coupled with en- To combat sexual assault, the DoD has hanced awareness of sexual assault and vigor- • Write down or record details of the assault implemented the Sexual Assault Prevention ous training, has encouraged more victims to and your assailant and Response (SAPR) Program, which incor- take a stand against their assailant.

MARINE CORPS FACT CHECK SPECIAL LIBERTY AND LEAVE Q: Can I take leave in conjunction with special liberty?

Yes. According to Paragraph 2005 of MCO P1050.3H, Marines are authorized to take special leave in conjunction with special liberty. Leave may A: commence immediately upon termination of a special liberty period, However once leave starts all calendar days are to be charged as leave.

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COMMANDING GENERAL Maj. Gen. Mary Ann Krusa-Dossin OKINAWA MARINE NEWSPAPER PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR Maj. Joseph M. Plenzler H&S Battalion MCB PAO Unit 35002 PRESS OFFICER 2nd Lt. Adrian J.T. Rankine-Galloway The Okinawa Marine is published by Marine Corps Community the U.S. Marine Corps, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler or Marine FPO AP 96373-5002 Services under exclusive written contract with Marine Corps Base Camp Corps Community Services of the products and services advertised. Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan. Everything advertised in this newspaper shall be made available EDITOR Sgt. Ethan E. Rocke NORTHERN BUREAU CHIEF Sgt. Joshua S. Higgins The editorial content of this newspaper is edited and approved for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, Camp Hansen, DSN 623-4054 by the Consolidated Public Aff airs Offi ce of Marine Corps Base Camp gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political DESIGN EDITOR Justin Zaun Smedley D. Butler. affi liation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. CENTRAL BUREAU CHIEF Sgt. Ethan E. Rocke This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser Camp Foster, DSN 645-7422 military services stationed overseas, at sea and their families. Its contents is confi rmed, the publisher shall refuse to print advertising from that do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Government, source until the violation is corrected. SOUTHERN BUREAU CHIEF Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso the Department of Defense or the U.S. Marine Corps and do not imply All photos, unless otherwise indicated, are “offi cial U.S. Marine Camp Kinser, DSN 645-7422 endorsement thereof. Corps photos.” For more information, e-mail us at okinawamarine.mcbb. Th e appearance of advertising in this newspaper, including inserts of [email protected] or write to us at Public Aff airs Offi ce, H&S BN MCB PAO, supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, Unit 35002, FPO AP 96373-5002. 6 OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | APRIL 13, 2007 BRIEFS

FOSTER GSA CLOSURE The Camp Foster General Services Administration (GSA) Mart will close April 23-27 for annual inventory. Requests for U- Call-We-Haul deliveries must be received by April 17 at 10 a.m. to be delivered before the closure. The Camp Foster GSA Mart will only process emergency issues such as contingen- cies or deployments during this time. For more information, call 645-8249.

1ST MAW CHANGE OF COMMAND Maj. Gen. George J. Trautman III, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, has been nominated for appointment as the deputy commandant of the Marine Corps for aviation, and for appointment to the grade of lieutenant general. 1st MAW’s change of command is scheduled for June 8.

FUN RUN The Lester Middle School Booster and After School Run Clubs will sponsor the Month of the Military Child Fun Run April 28 at Lester PUSHBALL BREAKS MONOTONY ON FUJI | Marines at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji struggle Middle School. Registration will be held at to control a 6-foot pushball March 6. Camp Fuji officials organize a weekly physical training session Lester Middle School from 7-7:30 a.m. on the on Fridays, often finding diverse forms of exercise to keep the training from becoming monotonous. day of the event. Registration is free. Pushball games, invented in 1894, consist of two teams of 11 players that use a 6-foot, 50-pound ball to score goals in what resembles a soccer goal. If the ball is pushed into the goal, the scoring team earns 5 CALLING ALL MUSICIANS points. If the ball is pushed over the goal, the scoring team earns 8 points. Photo by Cpl. Warren Peace The Pacific Okinawa Players is seeking mu- sicians for its next musical “The Music Man.” Performances will be May 17-19 and 23-26. AWARD FROM PG 1 For more information, call 645-5238. Toles also conducts random inspections, oversees forklift maintenance and monitors DRAGON GOLF TOURNAMENT physical training. The Kubasaki Dragon Football Parent “Awareness is the key,” Toles said. “The more Association will sponsor a Dragon Golf we’re watching, the less likely someone is to Tournament April 13 at the Awase Meadows cut corners.” Golf Course. The format will be a 4-Man Scramble with a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start. The CLR-35’s safety programs have helped to cost is $50 per player. For more information significantly reduce the amount of incidents or to register, call 622-5340 or send an e-mail in the workplace, Toles said. to [email protected]. The citation that CLR-35 received states that its mishaps have been reduced by 90 percent across KINSER LIBRARY CLOSURE the board over the last two years, Toles said. The Camp Kinser Library will be closed Ruark said CLR-35’s safety achievement April 9-17 due to maintenance. Repairs will would not have been possible without strong Navy Secretary Donald C. Winter presents the General James L. Jones Safety Award to Col. be done to renovate the restrooms to accom- leadership. modate handicapped personnel. Robert R. Ruark, the commanding officer for “The credit belongs to all the Marines who Combat Logistics Regiment 35 and Gunnery do the work,” he said. “I think we took the FLAP JACK FRIDAYS Sgt. Izial L. Toles, the regimental safety officer, The Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, safety program to the next level because we April 3 at the Navy League’s Sea, Air and Space Camp Schwab and Camp Hansen USOs of- don’t wait for bad things to happen. We like to Exposition at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in fer free pancake breakfasts every Friday for take a more aggressive approach to safety.” Washington, D.C. Photo by Casey D. Tweedell service members. MCAS Futenma’s breakfast begins at 6:30 a.m., Camp Schwab’s starts at 7 a.m. and Camp Hansen’s gets underway at 6 a.m. The breakfasts conclude. MAW Marines help Korean counterparts

TMO ANNOUNCEMENTS Consolidated Public Affairs Office ground units with aviation their own center so it can deliver The Traffic Management Office will host a units by coordinating aircraft effective close air support for Passenger Transportation Workshop April 18 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Performing Arts CAMP FUJI — Marines with during bombing, re-supply ground units without having to Auditorium on Camp Foster to disseminate 1st Marine Aircraft Wing’s and troop movement missions. go through long request chan- information on transportation regulations and Marine Air Support Squadron MASS-2 brought their DASC to nels to the Air Force. entitlements and to field questions. 2 visited Camp Baran, South Camp Baran. MASS-2 Commanding Of- Beginning May 1, TMO will begin group Korea, March 28-29 to teach the The centers are usually set up ficer Lt. Col. John Reimer and counseling on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 Republic of Korea Marine Corps in tents so they can be moved Executive Officer Maj. AnDroy a.m. for unaccompanied baggage shipments. how to develop and operate a quickly in order to meet the Senegar led the two-day dis- Pleases arrive by 7:45 a.m. to attend the class, Direct Air Support Center. needs of moving ground units. cussion and tour of the squad- and bring six copies of your PCS orders. The squadron, from Marine The ROK Marine Corps does ron’s mobile center for 24 ROK For more information, call 645- Corps Air Station Futenma, not have an aviation element and Marine Corps officials. 3899/5329. came at the request of the Re- has to call upon the ROK Air “I think that being here TO SUBMIT A BRIEF, send an e-mail to public of Korea Marine Corps Force for air support, according today, I am in the right place, [email protected], or fax your Headquarters, which is consid- to 2nd Lt. Kenneth Smith, an listening to the right man at the request to 645-3803. The deadline for submitting ering developing such a center. air support control officer with right time,” said ROK Marine a brief is noon every Friday. The Okinawa Marine Direct Air Support Centers MASS-2. ROK Marine Corps Corps Commandant Lt. Gen. reserves the right to edit all submitted material. are responsible for connecting officials are working to create Lee Sang Ro.

FOR THE DINING FACILITY SCHEDULE, VISIT HTTP://WWW.OKINAWA.USMC.MIL OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | APRIL 13, 2007 7 MAW ladies gather for health seminar Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso that they store less water OKINAWA MARINE STAFF in their bodies than men do and typically weigh CAMP FOSTER — Many less, which means al- health lessons aren’t gen- coholic beverages affect der specific, but there are them faster. many physiological differ- She advised the ladies ences between men and to always drink responsi- women, which is why 1st bly and make sure their Marine Aircraft Wing offi- liberty buddies are trust- cials brought their female worthy individuals. service members together Navy Lt. Tamara Kooch, to talk about health issues a nutritionist at the hospi- recently. tal, gave the service mem- Seventy-nine female bers a lesson on nutrition. Marines and sailors with Kooch stressed that wom- Gunnery Sgt. Richard P. Britten, a finance technician with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base, plots projected enemy movements during a Marine Air the wing gathered for 1st en need more calcium, Ground Task Force Tactical Warfare Simulator training evolution April 4 at the III Marine MAW’s Women’s Health folic acids and fiber in Expeditionary Force Combined Arms Staff Trainer on Camp Hansen. Marines taking part in Seminar April 5 at the their diets than men and the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy’s Advanced Course used the simulators to gain Globe and Anchor Enlist- suggested prenatal multi- hands-on experience in running a command operations center. Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein ed Club on Camp Foster. vitamins as a regular part “The MAW put this to- of their diets, especially gether so we could discuss during pregnancy. issues specifically per- Kooch a lso ta l ked War game helps equip taining to women,” said about the effects of pro- Sgt. Maj. Kimberlly Bush, tein shakes on the female the sergeant major for Ma- body. She said the shakes rine Wing Headquarters are an excellent supple- Staff Academy students Squadron 1, Marine Air- ment for anyone who craft Group 36, 1st MAW. exercises and wishes to “We hope that they’ll take promote lean body mass, what they’ve learned to- but they do not provide for combat leadership day and pass it on to their sufficient daily caloric new Marines.” intake by themselves, and Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein can strike out at them from a distance. The five-hour class cov- they clash with women’s OKINAWA MARINE STAFF “We pump fake information into the ered everything from the hormones. screen to simulate the different platoons’ effects of smoking on the In women who experi- CAMP HANSEN — Students in the Okinawa abilities,” Evans said. “We simulate things female body to the posi- ence pre-menstrual syn- Staff Noncommissioned Officers Academy’s like tank, motor, recon and infantry pla- tive and negative side ef- drome, the clash can cause Advanced Course experienced the chaos of toons.” fects of birth control. increased irritability. a simulated battlefield April 2-5 in the Ma- The training evolution also provided the “Smoking is really go- The seminar concluded rine Air Ground Task Force Tactical Warfare Marines with the opportunity to learn the ing to have an impact on with presentations on Simulator on Camp Hansen. communications skills required to operate their reproductive sys- breast and gynecological The training was intended to give staff at the command level. tem,” said Andrea Deen- health by Navy Lt. Lorrie NCOs a better understanding of how to “If these guys aren’t passing the infor- Hampton, a health promo- Meyer, a staff nurse, and lead troops from regimental and battalion mation, then everyone on the ground isn’t tions specialist with U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Sarah L. command levels in combat environments, doing their part to help,” said De Vallion Naval Hospital Okinawa. Stovick, a women’s health according to Richard Evans, a trainer with J. Piper, a maneuver analyst with TECG. “It’s especially going to af- practitioner with the hos- Tactical Exercise Control Group, the unit “These games are just something for the fect them during the child pital. that runs the simulator. Marines to look at and respond to. The real bearing years.” They urged females to “With the simulator you get to experience thing they’re learning is communication.” Navy Lt. Adeline Ong, conduct monthly breast each command’s responsibilities and see Marines received information such as en- a clinical psychologist examinations to detect how it affects each unit,” said Gunnery Sgt. emy unit locations, re-supply requirements with USNH Okinawa, and breast cancer in its early Tammy A. Bakewell, one of the students. “It and medical emergencies from instructors Pooying Kimball-Huth, stages. helps you get a feel for what it would be like acting as Marines on the ground. a substance abuse coun- Sgt. Krystal R. Pierre if you have to go to war.” They then sent orders down the chain of selor with the hospital, attended the seminar and The simulator uses computer games and command to respond to each situation in gave several lessons on said she was surprised by topographical maps with icons representing the most effective way. stress management and some of the facts. the exact location of simulated Marine com- “They can’t just right click their mouse drinking. “This whole experience panies, platoons, and support elements. It and move in their air support,” Evans said. Ong said the most im- was just a safer environ- allows leaders to view the entire battlefield “They have to radio in and call another sec- portant thing to consider ment for women to get to- and coordinate operations within it. tion with their instructions.” is dealing with stress in a gether and talk out issues “It’s a war game,” Evans said. “We’re The Marines participating in the training healthy manner, such as we wouldn’t necessarily giving them a general overview of how a said the chaotic battlefield scenarios the listening to music, work- be comfortable talking command operations center works.” simulators created allowed them to gain ing out or talking about it. about in front of men,” she Evans noted that each icon on the map the experience they need in running and If a Marine feels she can said. “This was definitely has separate attack and defense statistics organizing a COC. no longer deal with the a good idea, and this is similar to a role-playing game. The icons “This simulator gives those of us with level of stress in her life, information we should all each have different attributes that mirror no experience in the COC a chance to gain she should seek immedi- be aware of.” the capabilities of the platoons in the field that experience,” said Gunnery Sgt. James ate help. Officials with 1st MAW they represent. For instance, reconnais- D. Willeford. “This course allows us to K i mba l l-Hut h sa id plan to hold a men’s health sance platoons have the ability to locate scratch the surface of what it takes to be a women should remember seminar in June. enemy targets while the motorized platoons combat leader.” 8 OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | APRIL 13, 2007 Fuji Marines hone close-quarters battle skills Cpl. Warren Peace identification and target engage- OKINAWA MARINE STAFF ment. The CASF platoon divided into CAMP FUJI — Nearly 20 Marines four-man teams and formed a line at Combined Arms Training Cen- outside a doorway before enter- ter Camp Fuji shut down their ing training rooms and engaging computers, parked their humvees targets. Each Marine in the team and hung up their hard hats April covered a pre-designated area of 3-4 to train for close-quarters responsibility. All four entered the battle. room within a few seconds and im- Camp officials put together the mediately secured their area. CQB course for the Marines from Covering each other’s back is the Camp Auxiliary Security the primary purpose of having Force. The CASF augments the areas assigned to individual team Camp’s military police unit in members, Wheatley said. The times of crisis. Marines had to move and react as “Our CASF platoon is made of a single unit and clear the entire predominantly support Marines, room as fast as possible while and this training gives them maintaining a controlled pace. great exposure to conflicts inside “There is nothing else that puts buildings,” said Staff Sgt. Michael someone’s life in your hands the Wheatley, the staff noncommis- way room clearing does,” said Cpl. sioned officer-in-charge of the Matthew Griffin, a rifleman with platoon. “When we have a (large) Fast Company. training unit on base, there is no Although the course was shorter way our military police unit can than those at other Marine Corps handle those numbers if some- installations, the members of the thing big happens.” auxiliary force said it was a great Two Marine infantrymen from learning experience. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team “It’s a great supplement to ba- Company, 7th Fleet, Commander sic training and (Marine Combat Fleet Activities Yokosuka, aug- Training),” said Pfc. J. Herb, an mented the course instructors, ammunitions technician. “I am who conducted the course in a a lot more confident that we can vacant building on Camp Fuji. The handle real-world situations that training focused on fundamentals may pop up on base or in a combat like proper body posturing, target zone.” Griffin said repetition with the same team members is the most important key to the success of a unit operating in a hostile environ- ment. They must learn each other’s capabilities and not get rushed. “There is a huge difference Pfc. Brandon H. Parsons engages targets during close-quarters battle between having aggression and training April 4 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji. The course having controlled aggression,” is designed to prepare members of the Camp Auxiliary Security Force for he said. “They must know what possible emergencies on base. Parsons, a member of the Camp Auxiliary Camp Auxiliary Security Force Marines the consequences of their actions Security Force, is an electronic equipment repair specialist with the use blanks during the battle training. are.” Facilities Maintenance Office. Photos by Cpl. Warren Peace Camp Courtney Red Cross volunteers recognized for service

Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson a great asset to us because they care and don’t recipient and a military spouse on the camp, OKINAWA MARINE STAFF mind contributing their off time to help any- said her motive for volunteering is her per- one in need. They are dedicated, committed sonal satisfaction. CAMP COURTNEY — April is Volunteer Rec- and excel at everything they do. This dinner “I love people, and helping them out in ognition Month, and the American Red Cross tonight commends them for all the hard work any way is what I value the most,” she said. kicked off the month with a recognition din- they have provided.” “Every time I help someone out, I know I am ner March 30 for Camp Courtney volunteers The American Red Cross’ mission is fo- a part in making a big difference for them. I at the Tengan Castle restaurant. cused on providing life-saving programs and volunteer because I get to get out and meet More than 40 volunteers were recognized services to local communities, but the Red new people every day and make them happy with certificates for volunteering and one-year Cross mission overseas goes beyond that, ac- at the same time.” service pins. Of the Camp Courtney Red Cross cording to Marsha Rapé, the Camp Courtney Brig. Gen. Mastin M. Robeson, the com- personnel, 15 were awarded bronze, silver and station chair. manding general for 3rd Marine Division, gold Presidential Awards for volunteering a “We still are still the same organization commended the organization’s history and the certain number of hours for each award. that people know us as, such as the link be- volunteer’s service for the past year. Dalia Harvey, the Camp Courtney Red Cross tween families and commands and teaching “This nation has the benevolent concept of chair of volunteers, said the station depends (cardiopulmonary resuscitation),” she said. giving up time, money and resources to help on people’s generosity, and volunteer help is “But here, we have volunteers working at those in need,” said Robeson, whose wife invaluable to the organization. the elementary school, the dental office and Nancy serves as the station’s advisor. “You are “The people who volunteer for us are work- library. Anywhere anyone needs any help, we the first place we go to for help for our service ing for free and doing a great thing for the are there.” members. Thank you; for you are the people community,” Harvey said. “The volunteers are Rosa C. Adrianza, a gold presidential award who have chosen the path less chosen.” OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | APRIL 13, 2007 9 Marines prep for Afghanistan deployment MEU returns

Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein OKINAWA MARINE STAFF from Korean CAMP SCHWAB — Okinawa-based Marines who will soon mentor, deployment train and advise Afghanistan’s se- curity forces participated in some Lance Cpl. Eric D. Arndt training of their own April 5-10, 31ST MARINE EXPEDITIONARY UNIT focusing on combat-oriented pre- deployment training. WHITE BEACH — The 31st More than 120 Marines with the Marine Expeditionary Unit re- Regional Security Advisory Com- turned to Okinawa April 10 from mand, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd a month-long deployment to the Marine Division will soon deploy Republic of Korea. to Afghanistan embed with the The Marines and sailors ar- Afghan security forces and conduct rived on the Essex Amphibious operations alongside them. Ready Group, consisting of the “We’re trying to develop a rule of USS Essex, USS Tortuga and USS law and governance by improving Gunnery Sgt. Darnell T. Richardson fires the MK19 40mm machine gun on the top Juneau. Afghanistan’s security forces,” said of a humvee April 10 at range 10 on Camp Schwab. Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein During the deployment, Ma- Lt. Col. Christopher B. Nash, the rines and sailors conducted pre- officer-in-charge of Afghanistan’s basis,” Lintz said. Lintz said. deployment training and partici- National Training Team 2-5 with The Marines honed their skills The Marines also trained with pated in Exercise Foal Eagle 2007, the RSAC. with military operations on urban- the some of the latest Marine Corps an annual bilateral, joint training The training evolution focused ized terrain training, street patrols equipment, such as the PVS-14 evolution between U.S. and Ko- on warfighting skills and weapons and applied escalation of force Night Vision Scope and the brand rean armed forces. applications to help the Marines procedures when dealing with po- new Modular Tactical Vest. “This exercise was enormously become combat ready while serving tential enemy threats. “We wore everything and trained beneficial to the 31st MEU,” said with the security forces, according During the training, the Marines as if we were in Afghanistan,” said Col. John Mayer, the commanding to Staff Sgt. Larry R. Lintz, the Pre- fired a variety of small arms and Lance Cpl. Chase R. Ray, a field officer. “We conducted an amphib- deployment Training Program staff crew-served weapons during both radio operator with RSAC. “I feel ious offload in a foreign country noncommissioned officer-in-charge day and nighttime training. Lintz comfortable with my gear now.” where we moved 200 miles inland of the 4th Marines Regimental said Marines fired weapons systems The Marines also trained with and set up camp, sustaining our- Schools, 3rd Marine Division. almost every day of the training. the AN/PEQ-2, a rifle-mounted in- selves while conducting the most “In Afghanistan, the Marines “This is probably the most com- frared laser sight used with night premier combined arms training will do everything the Afghani- bat orientated version of the course vision goggles to engage targets in in the Pacific region as a Marine stan soldiers do on a day-to-day you can get here on Okinawa,” the dark. Air Ground Task Force. “We also conducted a com- bined amphibious landing with MCBJ firefighters test cliff rescue techniques the ROK Navy and Marine Corps on the west coast of the Korean Lance Cpl. David Rogers peninsula, which helped build a OKINAWA MARINE STAFF stronger relationship with them,” Mayer explained. “It solidified MAEDA POINT — The Camp Hansen Fire Depart- our tactics and procedures with ment trained firefighters from all Marine camps on the ROK Marines.” The MEU Okinawa last week, conducting rope rescue training service members also conducted at Maeda Point to gain experience with new equip- five community relations projects ment and rescue techniques, according to Fire De- and visited the port city of Busan partment Capt. Junya Miyagi with the Camp Hansen and Chin Hae. Fire Department. “I am glad that our Marines and The teams traveled to areas on the Maeda Point cliffs sailors had this opportunity to see and practiced transporting mock victims up, down and experience the very best that and across cliffs using a rope and pulley system. They Korea has to offer,” Mayer said. lowered a rescuer to the bottom of a cliff to recover a “I know that these experiences mock victim using a stoke basket – a full body brace Fire Department Capt. Junya Miyagi acts as a mock have left lasting impressions, designed to protect the victim’s spine. They used the victim during rope rescue training at the Maeda Point and I sincerely hope the feeling is same equipment to transport a victim over a crevice. cliffs April 6. Photo by Lance Cpl. David Rogers mutual for the Korean people in The department improved their rescue techniques terms of the impact we made here with a new system of ropes and pulleys that increases Bases Japan Fire Department’s northern battalion, said with our projects and friendship the amount of weight a single person can pull. Miyagi the department is trying to ensure every firefighter activities. said an operation now only takes at least four rescu- is equally trained in the new techniques. Response “I could not be more proud of ers an hour. Firefighters respond three to five times a times to emergencies decrease when every responding these Marines and sailors and year to incidents that require the use of rope rescue to firefighter is trained in the rescue techniques instead their accomplishments and hard recover victims trapped in otherwise inaccessible areas of a single specially trained unit. efforts throughout the training,” at the bottoms and tops of cliffs, Miyagi said. “Everybody has to be at the same level in every skill,” Mayer said. “This evolution has Katsuji China, chief of operations for Marine Corps China said. “We’re in the process of achieving that.” set the standard high.”

SUPPLIES FROM PG 1 By using the wish list, custom- older system and provides the able. The front page of the site will With order history, customers ers may reorder frequently bought customer with more capabilities,” display all of the GSA services, can keep an electronic history of items with the click of a button, Huettemann said. including base property control everything they order from the first Huettemann said. Within the next 6 weeks the services, self-service support and time they log in, eliminating the “Having the shopping cart on- site will have an improved front warehouse modernization services, need for receipts and paperwork. line is a vast improvement to the page with more services avail- Huettemann said. 10 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | APRIL 13, 2007

Teams comprised of U.S. and ROK Marines face off against one another during a game of tug-of-war as part of barbecue and sports day to celebrate the successful completion of the Korean Integrated Training Program at the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, Republic of Korea, March 23. Photos by Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett

TRADING TACTICS | U.S. and ROK Marines dismount from assault amphibian vehicles to provide security during a live-fire exercise for the Korean THE TRAINING Integrated Training Program March 22. TEAMWORK | U.S. and ROK assault amphibian vehicle crew member Marines pause during AAV movement and weapon shooting training March 9. During the exercise, ROK and U.S. Marines worked side by side in the areas of AAV movement and shooting as well as infantry maneuvers. OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | APRIL 13, 2007 11

A company of ROK Marines perform a tae kwon do demonstration for their U.S. Marine counterparts during sports day. U.S., ROK Marines end training with game day

Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett OKINAWA MARINE STAFF

ore than 400 U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines came together at Mthe Rodriguez Live Fire Complex March 23 to celebrate a successful exer- cise, cement an already strong bond and officially wrap up the Korean Integrated Training Program. U.S. Marines with Combat Assault Bat- talion, 3rd Marine Division and ROK Ma- rines with 2nd ROK Marine Division began the bilateral training program March 6. It included military operations on urbanized terrain, room clearing, patrolling, standard weapons static live-fire, live-fire maneuver training and demolitions training. “KITP’s purpose was to better under- stand how each other fights, and to build a solid relationship with Marines from another country, which we absolutely did,” said Maj. Michael O. Hixson, CAB’s com- manding officer. Hixson said because the U.S. and ROK Marines did such an outstanding job A ROK Marine tries to keep his balance while spinning around a U.S. Marine while throughout March, the culminating day of participating in a “dizzy izzy” race during games, food and camaraderie served as a a barbecue celebrating the successful much deserved day off as well as a culmi- completion of the exercise. nation of a successful training period. Teams comprised of U.S. and ROK Marines face off against one another during a game of tug-of-war as part of barbecue and sports day to celebrate the successful completion of the Korean Integrated Training Program at the “I was very pleased with the effort given One unscheduled event showed that the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, Republic of Korea, March 23. Photos by Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett by and the cooperation between the ROK Marines had more similarities between and U.S. Marines,” he said. “In the short their cultures than they thought. time they had, they achieved a great deal “Before we started the planned games, of training and created a significant bond everyone was just listening to the music and esprit de corps between them.” that was playing. Then out of nowhere, this The Marines played sports such as impromptu ‘dance-off’ just started, with softball and tug of war, and U.S. Marines Marines from both sides break dancing learned how to play games unfamiliar to and trying to outdo one another,” said Pfc. them such as Yutnori, a traditional Ko- Bobby A. Cochran, a supply administra- rean board game. Both sides enjoyed each tion and operations clerk with Headquar- other’s style of foods. ters and Services Company. “Pretty soon “The whole day was just great,” said everyone got into it and made a circle with Lance Cpl. James A. Kinard, a warehouse Marines in the middle just going crazy.” clerk with Headquarters and Services The training between the ROK and U.S. Company. “Just eating food, talking to each Marines fortified an already strong rela- other and learning each other’s cultures tionship, according to 2nd Lt. Michael A. was an awesome way to end the training.” Syntax, a provisional rifle platoon com- ROK Marines wowed their U.S. counter- mander with CAB. parts with a tae kwon do demonstration. “One day we might have to fight along- “That tae kwon do demonstration was side them and you have to be prepared and amazing,” Kinard said. “We don’t jump off ready to do that before that day,” Syntax of each other and kick boards or anything said. “You must build that strong rapport like that. That’s probably the one thing I re- before you have to perform a real scenario, gret from that day, not learning that stuff.” and the Marines really enjoyed doing that.” 12 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | APRIL 13, 2007

Craig O’Neal puts his opponent in an arm bar April 1 at the Okinawa City Sports Complex. Every Saturday and Sunday for the past 10 years, Americans and Okinawans have come together at the complex to practice the Japanese martial art of judo. Photos by Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson Americans, Okinawans tie up on judo mat Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson out. Let me tell you; it’s physi- formance of both American and OKINAWA MARINE STAFF cally the hardest thing I have ever Okinawan students. done.” “The Americans bring strength very Saturday and Sun- In 1997, he took his judo train- to the table,” he said. “Although day for the past 10 years, ing with him when he received strength is good, it’s not the only Americans and Okinawans orders to move to Kadena Air thing that can help someone in haveE been getting together at the Base. Since then, he has earned judo. Technique is the majority Okinawa City Sports Complex to his black belt and become an of it. But the Americans make us practice judo. instructor work harder and put us in bet- Third-degree black belt Paul Among the Americans is Paul According to the Jimmy Pe- ter shape. They make us stronger Newman watches Cedrick C. Bevis, dro’s “Judo: Techniques and Tac- and they learn how to apply their Newman, an environmental pro- 10, and Uta Sakira, 9, square off tection specialist with the Facility tics,” judo is known for its throw- during judo practice April 1 at the strength with techniques.” Engineers Environmental Office ing techniques but also includes Okinawa City Sports Complex. Ten-year-old Cedrick C. Bevis on Camp Hansen and a leader numerous techniques for pinning, began judo at the age of five and among the Americans in the Bu- choking and joint locking an op- have them come down here to has practiced it since. He said, dokan Judo Club in Okinawa City. ponent into submission. Unlike apply the moves,” said Newman. since moving to Okinawa and be- Newman, a retired Air Force other martial arts, judo, which “When you can learn judo and coming a member of the Kadena technical sergeant who began the means “gentle way,” does not in- apply the techniques here with Judo Club, his passion for the martial art when he was 29, said clude strikes, punches or kicks. people who have been learning martial art has grown. he started because his kids were Newman teaches students this all their lives, it’s the best “I would not want to be any- doing it and didn’t think much throughout the week at Kadena way. It’s like eating yakisoba in where other place to perfect my of it. Air Base and Camp Hansen and the states and eating here. Sure it judo skills than here,” he said. “I “My daughters were going volunteers at the sports complex might taste good there, but here learned a lot from the states, but through judo when we were sta- on weekends. He encourages his it’s authentic.” to actually be around the area tioned in Hawaii,” he said. “I al- students on base to come to the Kenji Aguni, a 5th-degree where the art began is a better ways used to harass them because sports complex on weekends. Godan black belt, said American feel for me. I come here every I didn’t think judo was hard at “What I like to do most is teach participation at the sports com- weekend and every weekend I get all. So, I figured I would try it anyone who wants to learn and plex has greatly enhanced per- better.” The Green Line’s safety record keeps passengers at ease Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Todd best ways to ensure the passengers are safe is to a frequent user of The Green Line services. OKINAWA MARINE STAFF make sure the drivers are rested, Ramer said. Making sure drivers are always alert is “Drivers fatigue is an ongoing and continu- important, but it isn’t the only thing The Green ince 2001, The Green Line bus service has ous concern,” he said. “If a driver is fatigued Line employees do to provide safe transporta- provided transportation to more than five they will not be as aware of their surroundings tion, Ramer said. million passengers and has proven to be and what other drivers on the road are doing,” Routes are varied amongst the drivers, and oneS of the safest modes of transportation on Currently, The Green Line services operate varying the routes keeps the drivers proficient Okinawa. under the National Transportation Safety Board with the different buses, roads, traffic patterns “The Green Line takes extreme measures to and Department of Interstate Commerce guide- and long-term construction projects. ensure the safety of the passengers and drivers, lines. Drivers are to work no more than 10 hours Routes and weather conditions are also con- and because of the precautions we take, there a day and have rest periods within the work day tinuously monitored, and drivers are immedi- has not been a single injury, not even a stubbed and at least 24 hours of full rest after five days ately advised of changes or risks. toe,” said Thomas Ramer, the operation officer of continuous work. “With all of the precautions we take, I per- with Garrison Mobile Equipment, Marine Corps “I always feel safe when I get on The Green sonally believe The Green Line to be the safest Base Camp Butler. Line because the drivers are always cautious, form of transportation on Okinawa,” Ramer The importance of safety is a huge priority courteous, and I know extra precautions are tak- said. “We know the value of our passengers to for The Green Line employees, and one of the en to ensure our safety,” said Pfc. Nick Whipple, the nation and respect the privilege to serve.” OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | APRIL 13, 2007 13

Gunnery Sgt. Brent E. Fisher instructs students during a business class during the Advanced Course at the Okinawa Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy April 11 on Camp Hansen. Fisher, who had at the time been teaching gunnery sergeants and staff sergeants for nine months, won the Enlisted Professional Military Education Instructor of the Year for the entire Marine Corps. Photos by Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson Teaching with a passion

at what and what anyone can excel at.” Okinawa Staff Academy Fisher said the guidance he received when he first started teaching made him the in- structor he is today. Marine named Corps’ “The academics chief, deputy director and a former instructor here are the people who instructor of the year have inspired the way I teach,” he said. “The first thing I had to do when I got here was go Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson into a small classroom where they made me OKINAWA MARINE STAFF practice over and over again, critiquing me in every aspect.” nly nine months after becoming an in- One of Fisher’s current students, Gunnery structor at the Okinawa Staff Noncom- Fisher helps students with the Marine Air Ground Sgt. Earl W. Ross, is one of many students in missioned Officers Academy, Gunnery Task Force Tactical Warfare Simulator at the III Fisher’s class who say he has a unique style O Marine Expeditionary Force Combined Arms Staff Sgt. Brent E. Fisher earned the title of Enlisted of teaching that bolsters the enthusiasm and Trainer on Camp Hansen April 5. Professional Military Education Instructor of participation in the class. the Year for the entire Marine Corps. sented every year,” Schultz said. “The com- “He makes the learning environment ex- Fisher, the chief instructor of the Acad- petition is strong because those Marines who tremely professional, but exciting,” Ross said. emy’s Advanced Course, teaches staff NCO are screened to become instructors are top “You can tell he looks forward to work every leadership skills to gunnery sergeants and performers in their fields.” day because he comes in with his high-energy staff sergeants who have been selected for Schultz said Fisher’s short time as an approach.” promotion. Fisher’s fellow instructors nomi- instructor was not a factor in the decision to Gunnery Sgt. Jeffrey T. Sundermier, the nated him as instructor of the quarter. Then have him represent the academy. academy’s operations staff noncommissioned the academy named him instructor of the year “In the academy’s opinion, he had the best officer-in-charge, worked alongside Fisher. on Okinawa, and in February he took Corps- package,” Schultz said. “His nine months was “When he came here, he jumped right in wide honors. Fisher said he was surprised by not a factor because he has that can-do at- because we were hurting for personnel,” he the announcement. titude. He has proven that he has what it takes said. “He was the reason I was able to move “I am humbled, more than anything, con- to be an outstanding instructor, so teaching up in my position because of his work ethic. sidering the quality of people who are instruc- his peers far outweighs his time here.” Sooner or later, an instructor will become a tors at the other five academies,” Fisher said. Before becoming an instructor, Fisher was chief instructor, kind of like moving up in the “I felt I did a good job but didn’t expect this at assigned to Communications Company, Head- ranks. But he definitely deserved his position all. I’ve only been doing this for nine months, quarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division. He and the award.” so it’s a great honor.” was approached by his sergeant major about What motivates Fisher most is his chance Every January, instructors from all five the position. to give his peers the knowledge they need to of the Corps’ staff academies are among the “I never had any intention of becoming an advance in their careers. Corps’ best and are reviewed at the Training instructor when I was told about the job,” he “Teaching them for the past year has given and Education Command in Quantico, Va., ac- said. “But my sergeant major told me that the me the confidence and them what they need cording to Master Gunnery Sgt. Joel D. Schul- job was a good fit for me. It’s a testament to to be better Marines,” he said. “I guess to tz, the Okinawa SNCOA deputy director. my command’s insight and experience be- do this job you have to have a passion for it. “One Marine from each academy is repre- cause they are strong at knowing who is good That’s what it comes down to.” 14 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | APRIL 13, 2007

An employee at Murasaki Mura shapes glass with a blowpipe April 8 in Yomitan. With the help of the village’s employees, visitors can make their own glass. Photos by Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson

VillageMurasaki park connects visitors with Mura Okinawa’s past

Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson some basic karate moves. OKINAWA MARINE STAFF At the Kankara Sanshin hut, visitors can learn urrounded by sug- about the tin sanshins arcane fields, just made during the era and beyond Torii Station, have the opportunity isS a place where people to make and bring one can go to get a “hands-on home. experience” of 14th and The park offers res- 15th Century Okinawa. taurants that serve both During this period, Okinawan and mainland “trade in the Ryukyu Japan dishes. Visitors can Kingdom flourished even make their own soba. extensively,” and helped Overall, the park offers develop a strong relation- nearly 20 workshops in ship with China, accord- which visitors can take ing to park officials. classes to craft more than According to the park’s 60 items and connect with brochure, Murasaki Okinawa’s past. Mura’s location was influ- To get to Murasaki enced by television station Mura, take Highway 58 NHK’s historical Okinawa north from Camp Foster drama series Ryukyu no A visitor makes the final touches on his pottery bowl. Yachimun, or Okinawa traditional and follow left around the Kaze, which was filmed in pottery, is made by using hand-kneading methods. Kadena circle. Go straight the same area. until you see Highway 6 After walking up the attractions. lacquer, karate, blown stone Ryukyu walls. and then turn left. Once steps past two giant stone With a multitude of glass; bingata, a surfaced- Two of the most popu- you pass Torii Station, shisas, the traditional programs to appeal to all dyed textile, and classes lar attractions are the turn left at the Family Okinawan guardian dogs, ages, Murasaki Mura will how to make a sanshin, a Okinawa Karate Kobudo Mart. Turn right at the a map of the replicated delight any visitor with traditional three-stringed International Studying T intersection and fol- Okinawan Village is in its historical, musical and instrument, are just a few Center and the shisa-dog low the road to Murasaki direct line of sight to athletic activities. of the attractions visitors making classes. At the Mura on the left. Parking visitors, showing all its Shisa-making classes, will find inside the lime- center, visitors can study is available on the right. OKINAWA MARINE | SPORTS | APRIL 13, 2007 17

Runners hand off batons during the girls’ 1600 meter relay at the Mike Petty 5th Annual Memorial Track Meet April 7 at Mike Petty Stadium on Camp Foster. More than 350 athletes and 15 teams from four Pacific countries competed in the meet. Photos by Lance Cpl. David Rogers Track meet attracts international field Kubasaki High School takes home girls’ title, boys place second

Lance Cpl. David Rogers lic of the Philippines, Guam, and OKINAWA MARINE STAFF Japan competed in the event. The schools include international, he Kubasaki High School embassy and missionary high track team excelled dur- schools. Ting the leading track and The meet started in 2002 with field competition for American only six teams from Taiwan, schools in the Pacific region Okinawa and mainland Japan. April 6-7. “This meet has grown into the Kubasaki won first place in the premier spring sporting event girls’ overall and second place in the entire Far East region,” in the boys’ overall during the said Greg McKeown, the public 5th Annual Mike Petty Memorial affairs officer of Kubasaki High Track Meet at Mike Petty Stadium School. on Camp Foster. The Kadena High Kubasaki track and field School boys’ team won first place coach Chris Burns opened the overall, and the Faith Academy event by honoring Mike Petty, girls from the Philippines earned the Kubasaki athletic director second place honors. who revived track and field for Kubasaki High School’s Dominic Webb passes the baton to Matt Coon during The meet consisted of vari- Department of Defense Depen- the 1600 meter relay. ous relays, hurdles and sprints. dent Schools on Okinawa before It also featured shot put, discus, his death in 1991. “I expected it to become popu- at next year’s meet. He’s sharing long jump and high jump events. By 2005 the number of par- lar, just not this fast,” Burns said. fund raising tips with several What began five years ago as ticipants in the annual meet had “In one sense, it took me by sur- fellow DoDDS coaches so they a small regional track meet has doubled, and Burns said that prise. In another sense, it didn’t can attend next year’s meet and grown to draw 325 athletes from when 13 schools competed last because I know how popular continue the tradition of compet- 15 schools from four countries. year, he knew the track meet had track and field is in the Far East.” ing in the top high school track Students from Taiwan, Repub- grown into something special. Burns’ goal is to have 20 teams meet in the region. MTACS-18 collars PMO in Commander’s Cup championship Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac Foster bowling alley. PMO won the initial came down to the last few happens every quarter for OKINAWA MARINE STAFF MTACS-18 bested PMO bowl off, pitting MTACS-18 frames when MTACS-18’s various team sports. The 1028-948 in the tourna- against MASS-2 in the first Allen L. Chua put up some tournament was open to CAMP FOSTER — Marine ment, which drew three round. MTACS-18 emerged last-minute strikes to put any unit located on Camp Tactical Air Command six-man teams. victorious with a combined his team out in front and Foster. The MTACS-18 Squadron 18 bowled over The competition began score of 959-822 and went run away with the win. team is scheduled to the Camp Foster Provost with a three-game bowl on to challenge PMO. “Chua was the key,” said compete in the Command- Marshal’s Office in the off between MTACS-18, MTACS-18 and PMO MTACS-18 coach Warren ing General’s Cup April 18 Camp Foster Commander’s PMO, and Marine Air kept the game close with Stubbs. “He really stepped against teams from Camp Cup bowling champion- Support Squadron 2 to only a few points sepa- up big in the final game.” Kinser and Marine Corps ship April 5 at the Camp order of play. rating them. The game The Commander’s Cup Air Station Futenma. 18 OKINAWA MARINE | MARKETPLACE | APRIL 13, 2007

IN THEATERS SINGLE MARINE PROGRAM SCHEDULE Limestone National Park Expo Park Trip *Bring: yen for entrance fees, APRIL 13-19 April 15 April 21 lunch and souvenirs Start times are subject to change without notice. Departure times: (sign up by April 18) Call in advance to confirm show times. 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