Individual Augments Return After 7-Month Iraq Deployment
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iii marine expeditionary force and marine corps bases japan MARCH 7, 2008 WWW.OKINAWA.USMC.MIL Period of reflection ends; curfew in place for service members Consolidated Public Affairs Office CAMP FOSTER — The “Period of Reflec- tion” has concluded and a 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew with alcohol restriction for all service members is in effect. There are no continuing limitations, restrictions or cur- few for civilians or family members. The decision was made by Lt. Gen. Rich- ard C. Zilmer, the Okinawa Area Coordina- tor and senior U.S. military commander on Okinawa March 3rd, following a meeting with senior military and civilian leaders from all services. “The curfew, coupled with ongoing coop- erative initiatives with our Japanese hosts at the national and local level, will offer the best atmosphere for our service members, family members and civilian employees while reducing the possibility and risk of misconduct,” said Zilmer. Maj. Gen. Robert B. Neller, 3rd Marine Division commanding general, greets Okinawa Marines who returned Service members are limited to U.S. from Iraq Feb. 27 at Kadena Air Base. The Marines served as individual augments attached to 3rd Battalion, military installations or the off-base resi- 3rd Marine Regiment for seven months. Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert C. Frenke dences of SOFA status personnel during curfew hours. However, they are authorized to transit between U.S. military installa- tions or off-base residences of SOFA status Individual augments return personnel during curfew hours via pri- vately owned vehicle, military supported transportation, or commercial taxi. Service members are restricted from after 7-month Iraq deployment consuming alcohol off-base, except within the confines of the off-base residences of Lance Cpl. Robert C. Frenke ters Battalion and 12th Ma- arrived in Iraq, one of their SOFA status personnel. There is no restric- OKINAWA MARINE STAFF rines Regiment. The rest of most difficult challenges was tion on alcohol consumption aboard any the augments came from 1st the threat of improvised ex- U.S. base or installation for service mem- KADENA AIR BASE — More Marine Aircraft Wing, 3rd plosive devices, but those bers and there are no alcohol restrictions than 90 individual augment Marine Logistics Group and threats eventually decreased, for civilians or family members. Marines, most with 3rd Marine 3rd Intelligence Battalion, III said Gunnery Sgt. Raymundo The curfew and alcohol restrictions will Division, landed on Kadena Air MEF. Muro, the company gunnery be periodically reassessed by senior service Base Feb. 27, after returning While in Iraq, the Marines sergeant for Security Company, leaders. from a seven-month deploy- served in missions throughout Combat Logistics Regiment 3, “As we begin to venture outside our ment to Iraq. Fallujah, Ramadi and Anbar 3rd MLG. gates, I remind all of you that we are guests III Marine Expeditionary Province. They supported All the Marines said they in Japan and must represent our Nation Force sent Marines to sup- convoy security, logistics and were happy to be home and with the utmost pride, professionalism port 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine training missions in addition able to see friends and family. and respect for our hosts. I know the Regiment out of Kaneohe Bay, to other combat operations, “It’s outstanding to be home. overwhelming majority of you are great Hawaii, during the battalion’s said 1st Lt. Jed Redeker, a It’ll be even better when I get to ambassadors of America and will strive to deployment to Iraq. platoon commander in Truck see my wife and kids,” Redeker reinvigorate the great relationship we have The 3rd Marine Division Company, Headquarters Bat- said. “I missed a lot of birth- with our Japanese neighbors,” Zilmer said. augments came from Combat talion, 3rd Marine Division. days while I was gone, but I’m “Please look out for one another.” Assault Battalion, Headquar- When the Marines first going to make them up now.” MASTERING HRST BLOODY HELL SHURI CASTLE Fuji, Okinawa units send 16 Screaming role players Shuri Castle Park DE Marines to learn helicopter test 3rd Medical Battalion houses centuries of I rope suspension techniques. during field exercise. Okinawan history. INS PG. 8 PG. 10 PG. 13 okinawa marine | NEWS | march 7, 2008 3 AROUND THE TACCRA, Ghana | Marines with the 2nd Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Europe, from Naval Air Station Rota, Spain, play soccer with students from local schools Feb. 19. The Marines were part of a joint task force supporting President Bush’s trip to several African nations Feb. 15-21. Photo by Air Force Tech Sgt. Denise Johnson CORPSFOR MORE MARINE CORPS STORIES AND PHOTOS, VISIT HTTP://WWW.MARINES.MIL camp PEndlEton, Calif. | Marines from I Battery, Battalion Landing Team 2/5, hold back civilian role players during a humanitarian assistance operation exercise at Kilo 2 Area Combat town. The battery provided security during the exercise in support of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, which was undergoing a series of exercises designed to prepare it for an upcoming planned deployment. Photo by Cpl. Kevin McCall AL TAQaddUM, Iraq Seaman Jarred W. Jones, a utilitiesman with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, Detachment Al Taqaddum, applies adhesive to a sheet of flooring for the new chapel the Seabees are working on at Combat Outpost Ready. The building will replace the chapel that was destroyed by an electrical fire a few months ago. Photo by Cpl. Tyler B. Barstow RodrigUEZ LIVE FirE ComplEX, Republic of Korea | Sgt. Dameon L. Groves, with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, teaches ROK Marines cover techniques March 4. Groves is one of about 300 Marines participating in Exercise Foal Eagle. Photo by Cpl. G.P. Ingersoll okinawa marine | OPINION & EDITORIAL | march 7, 2008 5 Help your baby sleep through the night Submitted by Lifelines Monitor your baby's naps. Regular naps are They can be noisy, too. Sometimes fussing or important — but sleeping for large chunks of crying is simply a sign of settling down. Un- f you haven’t had a good night’s sleep since time during the day may leave your baby wide less you suspect that your baby is hungry or your baby was born, you’re not alone. awake at bedtime. uncomfortable, it’s OK to wait a few minutes ISleepless nights are a rite of passage for Follow a consistent bedtime routine. Try to see what happens. most new parents. But don’t despair. You can relaxing favorites such as bathing, cuddling, Keep nighttime care low-key. When your help your baby sleep all night. Honestly! singing or reading. Soon your baby will as- baby needs care or feeding during the night, sociate these activities with sleep. If you play use dim lights, a soft voice and calm move- Developing a rhythm bedtime music, choose the same tunes each ments. This will tell your baby that it’s time to Newborns sleep 16 or more hours a day, but time you put your baby in the crib. sleep — not play. often in stretches of just one to two hours at Put your baby to bed drowsy, but awake. Respect your baby's preferences. If your a time. Although the pattern may be erratic This will help your baby associate bed with baby is a night owl or an early bird, you might at first, a more consistent the process of falling asleep. Remember to want to adjust routines and schedules based COMMENTARY sleep schedule will emerge place your baby to sleep on his or her back, on these natural patterns. as your baby’s nervous system matures and he and clear the crib or bassinet of blankets and or she goes longer between feedings. other soft items. Keeping it in perspective By age 3 months, many babies sleep up to Give your baby time to settle down. Your Some babies sleep for long stretches at five hours during the night. By age 6 months, baby may fuss or cry before finding a comfort- night right from the start, only waking for nighttime stretches of nine to 12 hours are able position and falling asleep. If the crying feedings. Others have trouble lulling them- possible. doesn’t stop, speak to your baby calmly and selves back to sleep. Take as much time as you stroke his or her back. Your reassuring pres- need to understand your baby’s schedule and Encouraging good sleep habits ence may be all your baby needs to fall asleep. ways of communicating. For the first few months, middle-of-the- Consider a pacifier. If your baby has trouble If you’re frustrated with your baby’s sleep- night feedings are sure to disrupt sleep for settling down, a pacifier might do the trick. In ing habits — especially if your baby still parents and babies alike. But it’s never too fact, using a pacifier during sleep may reduce needs attention several times during the night soon to help your baby become a good sleeper. the risk of sudden infant death syndrome by age 6 months — ask your baby’s doctor for Encourage activity during the day. When (SIDS). But there are pitfalls, too. If your baby suggestions. your baby is awake, engage him or her by uses a pacifier to sleep, you may face frequent Remember, getting your baby to sleep talking, singing and playing. Surround your middle-of-the-night crying spells when the through the night isn’t a measure of your pa- baby with light and normal household noises. pacifier falls out of your baby’s mouth. rental skills. It’s simply a goal you’re working Such stimulation during the day can help Expect frequent stirring at night.