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october 1, 2010 www.okinawa.usmc.mil 3rd Med. CFC-Overseas Bn. trains begins Monday Cpl. Rebekka S. Heite with M67 okinawa marine staff CAMP FOSTER — This year’s Combined grenades Federal Campaign-Overseas is scheduled to begin Monday and end Dec. 3. Lance Cpl. J Nava During the campaign, federal employ- okinawa marine staff ees will have the opportunity to donate to the charity of their choice through CAMP HANSEN — Marines the fundraising program established by and sailors of 3rd Medical Bat- President John F. Kennedy in 1961. talion, Combat Logistics Regi- “These are tough times financially for ment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics many throughout the world, and a lot of Group, III Marine Expedition- worthwhile charities are struggling for ary Force, trained with M67 financial donations,” said Lt. Col. Daniel fragmentation grenades at Ircink, this year’s Marine Forces Japan Range 3 here, Sept. 27. Project Officer for the CFC-O. “Every For many of the sailors contribution (to the CFC-O), regardless this was their first experience of how much, when combined together throwing grenades, and for the will add up to be a lot.” Marines, their first time since Last year, Marine Forces Japan’s con- Marine Combat Training. tributions added $658,794 to the CFC-O. “I haven’t trained with The CFC-O contributed $15.6 million, grenades since MCT and this the second largest amount of all 240 has been really good training designated CFCs, he added. to get me back up to speed,” This year’s goal for the CFC-O is to said Lance Cpl. Patrick Ad- achieve 100 percent contact, 25 percent ams, administrative clerk, participation and average $50 per person, 3rd Medical Bn. “I feel very per year. confident in my abilities to “It sounds like a lot, but it breaks use the M67.” down to each [federal employee] mak- The Marines and sailors ing a monthly donation of just $4.17 to started the training off by the charity of their choice,” said Capt. practicing with M69 practice Marines at Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group Jacob Wilde, MCB Camp Butler commu- hand grenades. The M69 al- 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, held a retirement ceremony, Sept. 21, on Marine nity/area project officer and the CFC-O lows the Marines and sailors Corps Air Station Futenma, for “Number 05,” a CH-46E Sea Knight that has representative to all of MCB Camp Butler to opportunity to develop served the Marine Corps for 43 years. Photo by Lance Cpl. Patricia Lockhart and MCCS. “No gift is too small.” muscle-memory of throwing “The (CFC-O) provides a one-stop shop the grenade and also boosts for donations to thousands of organiza- confidence in their abilities tions,” he added. “Including everything when it comes time to employ 43 year veteran heads from medical treatment, education pro- the M67. grams and community support activities This exercise offered differ- to a variety of aid programs.” ent advantages and training to hangar one last time There are more than 2,300 organiza- value between the Marines tions supported by the CFC and all CFC and sailors. Lance Cpl. J Nava to meet the Corps’ medium-lift re- charities are screened by the federal Of- “It’s important for every okinawa marine staff quirements. fice of Personnel Management to ensure corpsman to be able to do what The CH-46, or Phrog, has served legitimacy and compliance with federal the Marines on the ground MARINE CORPS AIR STATION in all of the Corps’ combat and standards. do,” said Seaman Renaldo FUTENMA — The CH-46 Sea peacetime environments since the “Many of the sponsored charities give Hill, hospital corpsman with Knight helicopter has been part of helicopter’s inception and continues directly back to the military community, 3rd Medical Bn., adding that the Marine Corps’ air arsenal since to serve to this day. One explanation including support for our injured and see GRENADES pg  1964, when it was first introduced see RETIRE pg  see CFC pg 

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in in PGS. 6-7 PG. 10  okinawa marine | OPINION & EDITORIAL | october 1, 2010 Don’t let addiction happen to you

Lance Cpl. Matthew A. Denny I was unable to complete my concerns about rely- the mission to my fullest ing on prescriptions and n today’s world, the im- potential due to the ‘haze’ together we reviewed each proper use of prescrip- the medications created. medication to minimize Ition pills is dangerous The medications affect- the number. and illegal. It is far too ed my judgment and state If you are prescribed easy to create an addiction of mind as well. It was medications, there are unknowingly. hard to put full thoughts proper steps that need to Prescription drugs are together and make ef- be taken to avoid addic- U.S. Marine Corps History Division the second most com- tion, major side effects monly and negative reactions. October 1, 1997 - The first African-Ameri- editorial abused While consuming Know what you are can female colonel in the Marine Corps was category of drugs, behind the pills on a scheduled being prescribed. If your promoted to that rank during a ceremony at marijuana and ahead of regimen, I couldn’t physician recommends a Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. cocaine, heroin, meth- properly judge my pain medication and you feel Col. Gilda A. Jackson, a native of Columbus, ‘‘ Ohio, was serving at 2nd Marine Aircraft amphetamines and other levels to determine if the confused or unsure about drugs. The National Insti- medication was what that drug may be Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, at the tutes of Health estimates still necessary. used for, ask the doctor time of her promotion. that nearly 20 percent about possible side effects of people in the United or risks associated with October 3, 1918 - 4th Marine Brigade at- States have used prescrip- fective decisions. These taking that particular tached to U.S. Army 2nd Infantry Division, tion drugs for non-medical medications also caused drug. leads the Blanc Mont attack during World reasons. multiple side effects which’’ Tell your physician War I. Together with the rest of the division, The U.S. Food and Drug affected me in and out of about every medication it secured the enemy positions in a week of Administration describes uniform. you are taking. They will fierce fighting. For this action, both the 5th misuse or abuse of drugs as I experienced both need to cross reference and 6th Marine regiments are cited by the consuming a legal prescrip- minor and major side any current medica- French army for the third time and thus earn tion medication for a pur- effects, anywhere from tions or over-the-counter the right to wear the fourragere as part of pose other than the reason itching and nausea to medicines with newly their uniform. it is prescribed, or taking a amnesia and hormonal prescribed medicines to drug that is not prescribed imbalance. I had to miss prevent potential negative October 5, 1775 - At a meeting in Philadel- to the individual. multiple days of work and reactions from the com- phia, the 2nd Continental Congress used the A few months back, I was unable to participate bination of medications. word “Marines” on one of the earliest known experienced a medical in unit functions, physi- Consult your physician if occasions, when it directed Gen. George condition that required cal training, day-to-day these problems occur. Washington to secure two vessels on “Con- the use of prescription responsibilities and was Also, on the label of ev- tinental risque and pay,” and to give orders pills to control pain and not mission effective. ery medication prescribed for the “proper encouragement to the Ma- sickness. While I was While consuming the by a licensed physician, rines and seamen” to serve on the two armed under the influence of pills on a scheduled regi- there are warnings about ships. these controlled narcotics, men, I couldn’t properly the proper and safest ways which were prescribed by judge my pain levels to to use the medications; October 5, 2004 - More than 3,000 U.S. my physi- determine if the medica- follow the directions. and Iraqi troops, including the 24th Marine cian, my tion was still necessary. If you or someone you Expeditionary Unit, launched an offensive actions Once I realized I was know, are experienc- operation in the southern approaches to became developing a depen- ing complications or are Baghdad and took control of a bridge across predictable dence on prescribed worried about prescribed the Euphrates River. Numerous weapons and stiff. medications, I imme- medications, discuss your caches were discovered and 35,000 pounds of I lost my diately talked to my concerns with the prescrib- explosives were destroyed. personality physician. I expressed ing physician. and ‘spunk’ Denny is October 6, 1945 - Maj. Gen. Keller E. Rockey, and walked a combat commanding general, III Amphibious Corps, around correspon- accepted the surrender of 50,000 Japanese with a dent with troops in North China on behalf of the Chi- blank stare the Okinawa nese Nationalist government. on my face. Marine. October 6, 2004 - This date marked the third year for Operation Enduring Freedom. Three days later, the people of Afghanistan voted in massive numbers in the country’s first demo- Photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Matthew A. Denny cratic election.

Commanding General Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri okinawa marine newspaper H&S MCB PAO Unit 35002 public affairs Director Lt. Col. David M. Griesmer FPO AP 96373-5002

The Okinawa Marine is published by Marine Corps Community Services Marine Corps, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler or Marine Corps Com- under exclusive written contract with Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, munity Services of the products and services advertised. Press Officer 2nd Lt. Lindsay M. Pirek Central Bureau Okinawa, Japan. Everything advertised in this newspaper shall be made available for purchase, Camp Foster The editorial content of this newspaper is edited and approved by the Consoli- use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, dated Public Affairs Office of Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler. marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor DSN 645-7422 This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of military services of the purchaser, user or patron. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity Press Chief Gunnery Sgt. J. L. Wright Jr. stationed overseas, at sea and their families. Its contents do not necessarily reflect the policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the publisher shall refuse to print advertising northern Bureau official views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the U.S. Marine from that source until the violation is corrected. Corps and do not imply endorsement thereof. All photos, unless otherwise indicated, are “official U.S. Marine Corps photos.” DESIGN editor Audra A. Satterlee Camp Hansen The appearance of advertising in this newspaper, including inserts of supple- For more information, e-mail us at [email protected] or write to us DSN 623-4224 ments, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, the U.S. at Public Affairs Office, H&S BN MCB PAO, Unit 35002, FPO AP 96373-5002. okinawa marine | NEWS | october 1, 2010  Wireless devices transmit problems Cpl. Aaron D. Hostutler quencies may still be creating okinawa marine staff problems. For instance, some cordless phones operate on the Any personnel requiring access to Kadena Air Base CAMP FOSTER — Some wire- 5.8 gigahertz frequency but in must have their identification card registered into less devices service members order to save battery power, the Defense Biometric Identification System. use may be interfering with they sometimes work on the Photo by Lance Cpl. Jovane M. Holland local emergency services. 900 megahertz frequency, ac- Devices such as baby moni- cording to Chief Warrant Of- tors, cordless phones, hand- ficer Jerome Foreman, the III held radios, remote-controlled Marine Expeditionary Force Registration model airplanes or boats and strategic spectrum planner. various computer components This symbol is the Technical Frequency information can are causing the interference, ac- Conformity Mark or the typically be found in most user cording to Gunnery Sgt. Sonia Certification Mark placed on manuals. on Kadena to devices the Ministry of Internal Wireless Local Area Net- Powell, the Marine Corps Bases Japan spectrum manager. Affairs and Communications has work amplification devices “Our biggest offenders are deemed authorized for use in are other devices that often baby monitors, cordless phones Japan. Devices marked with this cause problems. Devices like be enforced symbol will not interfere with and family service radios, also these that operate on the 2.4 Japanese emergency and business Lance Cpl. Heather N. Choate known as walkie talkies,” said services. gigahertz frequency are au- okinawa marine staff Powell. thorized; however, when users While many of these devices fines and penalties for those modify the device to enhance KADENA AIR BASE — Kadena Air Base recently are fine to use in the United who violate these standards.” its performance, it begins to released that all active-duty service members, fam- States, here in Japan they can Devices that run in the 900 create problems. ily members, Master Labor Contractors, Indirect be the difference between life megahertz range are one of the When interference is detect- Hire Employees, local national contractors and and death. The Ministry of main problems. That frequency ed, the MIC dispatches a team retirees are required to register with the Defense Internal Affairs and Communi- is used by local emergency to determine the source of the Biometric Identification System in order to access cations approves all Japanese- services. interference. the air base. made products for safe use. “Wireless devices operating “In order to be good ambas- Personnel attempting to access the air base “Like the Federal Commu- in the 900 megahertz range sadors to our host nation, we can can expect their identification card to be scanned nications Commission in the interfere with local Japanese prevent undue interference with upon entering the gate beginning as early as United States, the Japanese emergency services, AU cellular local frequencies by following November. Gate guards can and may send per- government sets standards for phone services, and businesses Japanese rules,” said Powell. sonnel to the Pass and Registration Office to be prevention of interference with that pay to use these frequen- For more information, con- registered with DBIDS if they have not already commonly used frequencies cies,” said Powell. tact the Marine Corps Bases done so, said Air Force Master Sgt. Peter L. Housh, within their country,” said Pow- Even some devices that say Japan Spectrum Manager at noncommissioned officer-in-charge at the Kadena ell. “Additionally, they impose they operate on different fre- 645-3812. Pass and Registration Office 18th Security Forces Squadron. “Personnel need to bring their identification cards to the Pass and Registration office to be registered,” Housh said. “We then will scan the ID card, update any information if needed, finger print them and take a photo and then they are successfully uploaded into the system.” DBIDS is a new Air Force-wide system being used to enhance security on the base. “The process only takes about five minutes per person,” said Airman 1st Class Cherish Byers, a pass registration clerk at the Kadena Pass and Reg- istration Office, 18th Security Force Squadron. All MLC, Indirect Hire Employees and local national contractors with U.S. Forces Japan 98EJ identification on island who are authorized access to Kadena will have to bring their ID card to the visitor center at Gate 1 and be reissued an ID card that is DBIDS compatible, said Housh. Upon entering the installation, identification cards will be scanned by the gate guard. DBIDS Marines and sailors of 3rd Medical Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, has the ability to digitally recognize biometric III Marine Expeditionary Force, trained with the M67 Fragmentation Grenade at Range 3 here, Sept. 27. details including a photograph, height, weight, For many of the sailors this was their first experience throwing grenades; and, for the Marines, their and fingerprints to name a few. DBIDS also has the first time since Marine Combat Training. Photo by Lance Cpl. J Nava capability to detect and alert the gate guards of lost or stolen ID cards, outdated personal information GRENADES from pg 1 gone and kicked down doors and never drove a and changes to base access, explained Housh. corpsman must know how to protect themselves truck while they were in (combat).” Housh says that about 25,000 IDs have already if put in a hostile situation. “This training really Afterward practicing with the M69, the been registered, but there are still thousands that helps us learn and be comfortable doing that,” trainees moved into the cinderblock-lined pits need to be entered into the system. He recommends he added. and employed what they learned to blast holes coming to the office as soon as possible rather than As for the Marines, the training justified the in the ground. closer to the deadline when the office is expected mantra of ‘every Marine a rifleman.’ Combined, the Marines and sailors threw to be busy. “As a Marine you’re a rifleman first. You never multiple grenades during the training. Individuals can register their IDs at the Pass and know when the call is coming, you never know “I threw (several) grenades today and feel very Registration Office located at Kadena Gate 1 from 8 what you have to go do,” said Cpl. Zachary Poe, confident in my abilities, should I ever have to a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays or at the Kadena Keystone Motor Transport operator, 3rd Medical Bn. “I use the M67 in a real situation,” Hill said. “I’m Theater from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. know a lot of Motor (Transport) guys that have glad I got to come out today.”  okinawa marine | NEWS | october 1, 2010 briefs Combined efforts promote safe driving street closures for Red Ribbon Parade Lance Cpl. Jovane M. Holland Camp Foster schools will be okinawa marine staff commemorating Red Ribbon Day Oct. 8 with a parade from CAMP COURTNEY — Marines Kubasaki High School to Building here were invited to participate 1, where Maj. Gen. Talleri will with City’s Kawasaki deliver a message urging the Senior Community Group, po- students to stay drug free and lead lice chief and Drive Safe As- them in the Drug Free Pledge. sociation chairman to hand out The Sergeant Major’s Gate (1B) safety charms to motorists on will close early at 8 a.m., Gate 1 the streets of Uruma as part of will be closed and traffic will be the 2010 Okinawa Drive Safe stopped at the tunnel from 8 - 9 a.m. Col. Robert Clements, commanding officer, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Campaign, Sept. 24. Traffic will not be allowed on 1st Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, hands a safety charm Marine Division Rd. during these The purpose of the event was to a motorist during the 2010 Okinawa Drive Safe Campaign, Sept. 24. hours. McDonald’s Gate (2C), behind to promote driver safety in Uru- Photo courtesy of Maj. Scott Flagg Kishaba Housing, will be open for ma City, said Ichiro Umehara, the hour for outbound traffic only. Camp Courtney liaison officer. rines are members of our commu- said the Marines of Courtney For more information, contact Organized by the Kawasaki nity as well. Reminding drivers and McTureous would continue the School Liaison Officer at 645- Senior Community Group since to drive safely affects us all.” to offer support for the event in 3205. its establishment in 1999, the The group successfully hand- the future. campaign focuses on not only ed out more than 300 safety “It’s important to participate promoting driver safety, but charms, which were handmade in events with the community Camp Kinser power outage saturday community bonding between by the members of the Kawasaki to show we care as much as Camp Kinser will have a base-wide the city and Camp Courtney as Senior Community Group. our host country about driver power outage Oct. 2 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. well, according to Umehara. This Japanese charm called safety.” The Camp Kinser Post Office will be “Both local residents and “kotsu aszen no omamori” is for For more information on vol- closed that day and resume business services Oct. 4 at 8 a.m. for parcel pick military members use the roads, safe driving. unteer opportunities on Oki- up services and 10 a.m. for the finance so this is not only an Okinawan Maj. Scott Flagg, acting deputy nawa, contact your camp’s com- lobby. issue,” Umehara said. “The Ma- commander of Camp Courtney, munity relations specialist.

MMOA VISIT FOR OFFICERS Monitors from Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps (MMOA) will be here Oct. 13-14 to meet with officers concerning the YOUR OTE IS YOUR OICE assignment process and future postings. MMOA briefs will be conducted at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 13 at the Camp Foster Theater for ground officers and the Futenma Cast ballot even living overseas Theater for air officers. For more information, call 622-7724 or Cpl. Rebekka S. Heite email, [email protected]. okinawa marine staff During election season, service members are reminded to follow all directions in Depart- Walk To Remember at lester CAMP FOSTER — With the November elections ment of Defense Directive 1344.10, Political A Walk to Remember will be held to fast approaching, it’s time to fill out absentee ballots Activities by Members of the Armed Forces. honor and show support to families who and refamiliarize yourself with all the regulations have been affected by loss of pregnancy associated with the voting process. Election-related activities service members or newborn death. The walk will take “The margin of victory in many elections is may do include, but are not limited to: place Oct. 16 starting at the Camp Lester smaller than the total number of votes cast by • Register, vote and express a personal Chapel at 8 a.m. It is open to everyone. (Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Vot- opinion on political candidates and issues, but Call 643-7482 or 643-7572, and 643-0228 ing Act) voters,” said Staff Sgt. Wilson Patterson, not as a representative of the Armed Forces. for Japanese by Oct. 10 to participate. legal chief, Headquarters and Service Battalion, • Promote and encourage others to exercise Marine Corps Base Camp Butler. Recent elections their voting franchise. Post Office HOLIDAY Hours potentially decided by UOCAVA voters include the • Join a political club and attend its meet- In observance of Columbus Day, the 2000 Presidential election, the 2006 Virginia U.S. ings when not in uniform. Marine Corps Post Offices will operate Senate election, the 2008 Alaska U.S. Senate election • Display a political bumper sticker on the on holiday hours as follows: member’s private vehicle. Oct. 11 - Closed and the 2009 New York 20th Congressional District Oct. 12 - Parcel pick up will be open Special election, he added. • Attend fundraising activities, meetings, from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., retail services will The absentee voting process permits citizens rallies, debates, or convention as a spectator be open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. who will be away from their local polling places while not in uniform. Normal hours will resume Oct. 13. on Election Day to register, request a ballot and vote • Participate fully in the Federal Voting For more details, contact 637-0124. through mail, he said. Assistance Program. To register, potential absentee voters must com- Marine Corps Marathon West Pac plete the Federal Post Card Application to register and Some restrictions for service members The marathon will be a 5-man relay request an absentee ballot from their election official. include, but are not limited to: or full 26.2 mile marathon on MCAS Once the application has been approved, the election • Use official authority or influence to Futenma Oct. 31. official will send a blank absentee ballot back. interfere with an election. To register, come to the MCAS Futenma To vote, the absentee voter must complete the • Engage in fundraising activities in Fed- Passenger Terminal or building 106 Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot to ensure their vote eral offices or facilities for any political cause between 8 a.m.-4 p.m. before Oct. 8. is received in time to be counted. Then, they must or candidate. Call 636-5355 for more information. complete the absentee ballot and return it to their • Display a large political sign, banner or election official, Patterson said. poster on a private vehicle. TO SUBMIT A BRIEF, send an e-mail to • Display a partisan political sign, poster, [email protected], or fax your As with voting stateside, absentee voters must be request to 645-3803. The deadline for submitting a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old on Election banner or similar device to the public at one’s a brief is noon Friday. Okinawa Marine reserves Day, he said. residence on a military installation. the right to edit all submitted material. For details, contact your unit voting official. okinawa marine | NEWS | october 1, 2010 

RETIRE from pg 1 straight off the assembly line. retiring it in such a fashion is wor- of how it earned its nickname is “It’s all on the backs of the Ma- thy,” Dekraai said. “Number 05 is due to the side sponsons and the rines that spend hour-after-hour really like a family member.” GME Fleet saves nose-up attitude on the ground, on deck after these birds come After the picture, Marines which make it look like a frog back; they fix them, repair them armed with permanent markers ready to jump. and put them in the sky,” said Maj, crowded the inside of Number 05, money with new Its dependability and tenure Cory Dekraai, HMM-265 aircraft and left their signatures and words with Marines throughout the de- maintenance officer. “Even after of remembrance on the aircraft’s cades, has led to sayings such as 40 years, they’re like brand new “hell hole” cover, the hatch on the Anti-Idling Policy “phrogs phorever” and “never trust after the Marines at [HMM]-265 floor of the helicopter. a helicopter under 30.” work on them.” This aircraft has lived up to its Cpl. Rebekka S. Heite On Sept. 21, Marines at Marine The retirement ceremony start- legacy of serving the Marines on okinawa marine staff Medium Helicopter Squadron 265, ed with Number 05 flying one last the ground, fast, safe and effective, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st pass over the HMM-265 hangar Marsh said. CAMP FOSTER — Idling in a govern- Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine and landing on the flight line. “She has served the Marines ment vehicle for more than a minute Expeditionary Force, held a retire- From there, Number 05 passed and the Corps for a long time and is cause for an official citation from a ment ceremony for one of their under an arch of water, provided deserves nothing less than a full command Road Master and may result Phrogs, ‘Number 05’. by a fire truck. With its rotors still ceremony when she retires,” he in the restriction or loss of driving “Think about all the places this spinning, the water splashed and added. privileges under the new Commercial bird has been, all the Marines it’s bounced in all directions. Even though Number 05’s active Motor Vehicle Anti-Idling Policy letter carried, all the combat it’s seen. After every flight, the helicop- service is over, it will still continue signed Sept. 14. Forty-six’s should never have to ters pass through water to prevent to serve Marines in Okinawa. “Idling degrades the life of the ve- retire, but this one has had a long corrosion. This was Number 05’s “This aircraft in particular will hicle,” said Thomas Ramer, the Garrison service life and it’s her time to rest,” last time to get wet. be polished up, cleaned up and put Mobile Equipment operations officer. said Lt. Col. Damien Marsh, com- After the aircraft was shut on display here (on a Marine Corps “Our fleet is finite and the money used manding officer of HMM-265. down, some of the Marines who Base on Okinawa),” Marsh said. to sustain it is also finite. Idling gives On Aug. 8, 1967, Number 05 had repaired and maintained it At 43 years, Number 05 has zero miles per gallon and causes heat to began its service with the Marine for the past 43 years took photos faithfully served the Marine Corps build up in the engine, degrading hoses, Corps. Since then, it has flown alongside Number 05. longer than many Marines have belts and fluids.” almost 10,000 hours. “Based on the proud tradition been alive. It’s willful neglect of government Forty-three years and several and capabilities that she’s provided Due to the love and respect property, he added. thousand flight hours logged can to the Marines on the ground, shown by the Marines of HMM- The policy is meant to reduce fuel take its toll on an aircraft, but anytime that we take a piece of 265, Number 5 proudly and cer- consumption and associated costs. the Marines of HMM-265 kept gear like this, that we’ve loved emoniously heads to the hangar Reducing the time spent with gov- Number 5 operating as if it were and nurtured for the past 40 years, one last time. ernment vehicles idling will reduce the “funds spent on the procurement of fuel as well as maintenance costs as a result of needlessly running vehicles and equipment at less than optimal engine (rotations per minute),” said Gary Sny- der, Marine Corps Bases Japan deputy assistant chief of staff, G-4. Idling cor- relates to increased service and repairs over the life of a typical fuel burning engine, Snyder added. Another goal of the Anti-Idling program is a reduction in the amount of hydrocarbons emitted in the atmo- sphere, he said. “The anti-idling policy will help us meet vehicle fuel reduction goals es- tablished by President Obama and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acqui- sition, Technology and Logistics,” said Karen Balabis, MCBJ Environmental compliance/environmental manage- Marines at Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III ment system coordinator. Marine Expeditionary Force, sign their names on the “hell hole” cover of “Number 05,” a CH-46E Sea Knight The Department of Defense goal is to that has served the Marine Corps for 43 years, at its retirement ceremony, Sept. 21, on Marine Corps Air reduce the use of petroleum products Station Futenma. Photo by Lance Cpl. Patricia Lockhart in vehicle fleets by 30 percent by fiscal year 2020 relative to 2005, she added. CFC from pg 1 card, print it and then turn it into their CFC Unit To reach these goals, GME designed disabled veterans, so it’s one way we can give back Keyperson,” said Ircink. “These online printed pledge the Anti-Idling Program. Through to the military community and help those who have cards are then processed in the same fashion as the education campaigns about the new sacrificed so much in the line of duty,” he said. traditional paper copies.” regulations, the amount of petroleum “The Family Support and Youth Program is a The third way to contribute is by using the fully- we consume will be reduced. charity unique to (CFC-O) which funds quality of life automated system called “e-Giving.” This option is There are some exceptions to this programs at the local commander’s discretion for use also available by going to the website. Anti-Idling policy such as the Greenline right here in our own MCB Camp Butler community,” “Most people give to charitable organizations bus service. he added. simply because they were given the opportunity to GME is also scheduled to start issu- This year, there are three ways to donate. do so,” said Wilde. “Many others give because they or ing electric vehicles to units beginning The first is the traditional paper pledge cards that someone they know have benefitted from a program in December to help reduce the amount unit coordinators and key persons will provide every or charity in the past. The bottom line is that no do- of fuel consumed and hydrocarbons federal employee along with information about all nation is too small and every little bit helps. As the emitted by commercial vehicles. charities and an opportunity to give to a charity of (CFC-O) slogan states: even the minimum $1 per pay For more information visit the GME their choice. period can ‘make a world of difference’ to someone CAC-enabled website by going to www. The second is by using the Online Pledge Assistant in need.” mcbbutler.usmc.mil, clicking on “in- at www.cfcoverseas.org. For more information, go to the website or see your tranet,” then “Sites,” then “G-Shops,” “Contributors can go online to fill-out a pledge unit’s CFC representative. then “G-4,” then “GME.”  okinawa marine | FEATURE | october 1, 2010 Combined bands captivate ears, hearts at annual concert

Trumpeters with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band and 15th Band Japan Ground Self Defense Force perform a section solo at the 15th Annual Combined Band Concert, Sept. 18. French horn players with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band and 15th Band Japan Ground Self Defense Force perform a section Photo by Lance Cpl. Alejandro Pena solo at the 15th Annual Combined Band Concert, Sept. 18. Photo by Lance Cpl. Jovane M. Holland

Capt. Masanori Shibata, director of the 15th Band Japan Ground Self Defense Force, conducts the combined band during the 15th Annual Combined Band Concert at the Okinawa Convention Center, Sept. 18. Photo by Lance Cpl. Alejandro Pena okinawa marine | FEATURE | october 1, 2010  Combined bands captivate ears, hearts at annual concert “Music is the universal language. I do not know French, german or Italian. But, if music is played, immediately the heart of the music enters into my heart, or my heart enters into the music.” -Sri Chinmoy, Indian spiritual teacher and philosopher

Lance Cpl. Jovane M. Holland Japan Ground Self Defense okinawa marine staff Force for the “Friendship Through Music” themed n the spirit of friendship event. and a shared apprecia- Combined, the bands Ition of music, an audi- boasted more than 80 musi- ence of more than 250 local cians, their instrumental community members, ser- talents running the gamut vice members, civilians and from trombonist to flutist, their families turned out for percussionist to guitarist. the 15th Annual Combined We’ve been in the pro- Band Concert at the Oki- duction stages of this event nawa Convention Center, for more than two months,” Ginowan City, Okinawa, said Chief Warrant Officer Sept. 18. Stephen Giove, director and The III Marine Expedi- officer-in-charge of the III French horn players with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band and 15th Band Japan Ground Self Defense Force perform a section tionary Force Band part- MEF Band. “Several prac- solo at the 15th Annual Combined Band Concert, Sept. 18. Photo by Lance Cpl. Jovane M. Holland nered with the 15th Band tices, a soccer game and a barbeque later, here we are. It’s been a challenging ex- perience, but also extremely rewarding.” The mission of the con- cert, which has been held annually since 1995, is for people to come together in the spirit of goodwill, respect and friendship, said Lt. Gen. Terry Robling, commanding general of III MEF and commander of Marine Corps Bases Japan, in a written message to the audience. For several of the musi- cians, both Okinawan and Singers with the 15th Band Japan Ground Self Defense Force American, the concert perform with the combined bands during the 15th Annual Combined marked their first time Band Concert, Sept. 18. Photo by Lance Cpl. Alejandro Pena playing with musicians from another culture who lish, and many of the Ma- At the conclusion of did not speak the same rines don’t speak Japanese, the concert, the audience language. but when we’re playing a roared its approval with a Sgt. Christopher Cala- piece, we all understand standing ovation. mari, a trumpeter with the each other perfectly,” Mor- “The concert was excel- III MEF Band who arrived imitsu said. lent,” said Capt. Masanori on Okinawa several weeks The concert featured Shibata, director and of- ago, said the experience both bands playing several ficer-in-charge of the 15th was a wonderful opportu- selections separately, before Band. “I am very happy nity to interact and work combining to present six to have participated with with musicians from his pieces with the III MEF and these talented musicians.” host country. 15th Band directors divid- The III MEF Band has “I’m honored to be work- ing the conducting role. several events scheduled ing with such great musi- Decked out in their dress before the end of the year, cians,” Calamari said. “We uniforms, the combined including the Ryukyu may have many small dif- band offered a wide selec- Festival Parade on Kokusai ferences, but playing togeth- tion of enjoyable composi- Street Oct. 24, the Marine er really puts us in sync.” tions, from Shostakovich’s Corps Uniform Pageant at Music was the basis for dramatic Symphony No. 5, Camp Foster Nov. 10 and commonality among the to the jovial, island-flavored the JGSDF Marching Festi- players, agreed Pfc. Yukari Chimugukuru, which fea- val in Tokyo Nov. 19-20. Morimitsu, a clarinet player tured light-hearted vocals For more information on with the 15th Band JGSDF. and eager hand clapping by these events or the III MEF Capt. Masanori Shibata, director of the 15th Band Japan Ground Self Defense Force, conducts the combined band during the 15th Annual Combined Band Concert at the Okinawa Convention Center, Sept. 18. Photo by Lance Cpl. Alejandro Pena “I don’t speak much Eng- band members. Band, call 645-3919.  okinawa marine | FEATURE | october 1, 2010 Marine’s Marine loves Corps, makes difference

Lance Cpl. Jovane M. Holland I am very proud of,” said Her- job stems from his pleasure at giv- okinawa marine staff nandez. “I feel that this country ing back to the Corps and making accepts one and all and by me a difference. nrique Hernandez Sandoval serving, I feel that I am giving “When I was a maintenance loves a challenge. back for the opportunity that this chief, I could influence the E It was this aspect of his country offered me for a better and Marines in my little community personality that led him to the definitely different life.” day-to-day, but I feel like I’m mak- office of a Marine Corps recruiter I am a positive role model to the ing an even bigger impact working while still attending high school. younger people who are still try- here and teaching Marines from “My recruiter made it known ing to define their dreams or find different Military Occupational that not everyone can make it,” a direction in life, he added. Specialties and bases.” said Hernandez. “That fact, added “I’ve had the opportunity to A near two decade tenure in the to the opportunity to travel all travel to Hawaii, Korea, Germany, Corps has ensured that he’s always over the world, hooked me.” Australia - the Corps made good on his toes and striving to be the Hernandez participated in the on that promise,” Hernandez said. best, Hernandez said. delayed entry program while still Hernandez worked his way up “One of the main reasons I love in high school, and after graduat- from mechanic to maintenance the Marine Corps is because it ing, left for boot camp in August chief with Motor Transport before Gunnery Sgt. Enrique doesn’t allow you to become stag- Hernandez Sandoval is the staff of 1995. embarking on a three-year spe- nant,” Hernandez said. “Whether noncommissioned officer-in-charge Fifteen years later, Hernandez, cial assignment with the SNCOA, for the Sergeant’s Course at the it’s keeping in shape for your next now the staff noncommissioned beginning as a faculty advisor and SNCO Academy on Camp Hansen. physical fitness test or moving to officer-in-charge for the Sergeant’s moving up the hierarchy to his Hernandez has served more than a a new duty station and having to Course at the SNCO Academy on current position. decade in the Marine Corps. prove you’re a good Marine, you Camp Hansen, says he’s still here, Co-workers say Hernandez is a Photo by Lance Cpl. Jovane M. Holland have to constantly push yourself to with a strong love of Corps, coun- Marine’s Marine. be the best you can be. And, if you try and heritage. “He is an absolutely outstand- for the past two years. “He under- push and show you can handle it, “As a person of Hispanic heri- ing Marine,” said Gunnery Sgt. stands our job here is important, the Corps will reward you.” tage, to be serving in the Ameri- Kenneth Penderman, lead faculty and he takes a lot of pride in what Editor’s Note: This is the final can military is a big accomplish- advisor at the SNCOA, who has he does.” article in a series about Hispanic ment and it is also something that worked closely with Hernandez Hernandez said his love of his Heritage Month. Kadena hosts race to support 11th Special Olympics Lance Cpl. Heather N. Choate tact their service representative, which can be okinawa marine staff found on the Kadena Special Olympic website. “We always get a tremendous response from he upcoming 11th annual Kadena Special all of the services,” said Air Force Staff Sgt. Olympics brings the community together Natasha Y. Smith, chairman of the KSO com- TNov. 6. mittee and a precision measurement equipment The KSO is a community effort in which laboratory journeyman with 18th Consolidated service members can get involved with the lo- Maintenance Squadron. “Last year every (ser- cal community, said Air Force 1st Lt. Jamie M. vice) was represented. Everybody tries to do Davis, a chairman on the KSO committee and their part to make this a fun day for the ath- contracting specialist with 18th Contracting letes,” she said. Squadron. In addition to volunteering during the KSO, Game day will begin with the volunteer service members, their families and local com- check-in, followed by the parade of athletes, munity members can participate in fundraisers and opening ceremony. After the ceremony, to help offset the cost of the event. the games will begin. Once all athletes have “On the website you can find the Kadena participated in their respective sport, the day Special Olympics 2010 timeline of all the fund- will come to an end with the closing ceremony raiser events that will be taking place leading where awards will be awarded to the athletes, up to game day,” said Smith. she added. Davis says that this is her second year volun- While the athletes wait between events there teering with the KSO. Last year she and Smith will be different types of entertainment avail- both volunteered as huggers. It was this experi- able: they can visit an art exhibit in the Kadena ence that helped them decide to volunteer for Risner Gym contributed by students here on the KSO committee. island, view eisa dancers and take photos with “I know being in the military we can get cartoon characters that will be walking around. stuck in our own routines, but it was nice to Local community members, service members take a step back and come together with local and their families can volunteer with the Spe- (community members),” said Davis. “It was cial Olympics. There are fundraising events that more than just volunteering our time, it was individuals can volunteer to help facilitate prior nice to experience the culture first hand and to game day. Volunteers for the Special Olym- develop a tie with (the athletes).” pics can officiate or help with a specific sport, “It’s an experience you will never forget. I or they can become a hugger. sometimes look at the pictures from last year Runners sprint toward the finish line of the Huggers are volunteers that are paired up and I feel butterflies in my stomach,” said 5-kilometer Fun Run, a fundraiser event for the Kadena Special Olympics, on Kadena Air Base Sept. with an athlete. The hugger escorts the athlete Smith. “The athletes were so grateful and 25. The Kadena Special Olympics will take place on to each event that they are participating in. Be- excited. It makes me happy to know I made an Nov. 6 and is a community service project in which tween events, huggers and athletes will interact impact in someone’s life,” she added. service members are trying to involve the local and can enjoy the festival-like atmosphere. In For details, contact your service representa- community. Photos by Lance Cpl. Heather N. Choate order to become a hugger, individuals must con- tive or visit www.kadenaspecialolympics.com. okinawa marine | FEATURE | october 1, 2010 

Helo Company seizes airfield Cpl. Michael A. Bianco 31st meu public affairs ompany C, Battalion Landing The mission was to seize the aban- Team, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, doned Apra Airfield on Guam in order C31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, to establish a temporary logistics hub to III Marine Expeditionary Force, con- allow the flow of follow-on forces. The ducted its first mock airfield seizure as company had to conduct a heliborne the MEU’s helicopter company, Sept. 19. operation, establish a defense, conduct a According to 1st Lt. Jeremiah Adams, linkup with the Combined Anti Armor Sept. 19, 1st Lt. Jason Pohly, Company C executive officer, the air- and Light Armored Reconnaissance a platoon commander field seizure mission is what defines the Teams, and conduct a relief in place with Company C, Battalion helicopter company. with Maritime Expeditionary Security Landing Team, 1st Battalion, “Airfield seizure is what we are ex- Squadron 7. A relief in place refers to 7th Marines, 31st Marine pected to be able to do,” he said. “Seiz- a situation when control of an area is Expeditionary Unit, III ing an airfield is one of the first things transferred from one unit to the other. Marine Expeditionary Force, that must happen when U.S. forces The 31st MEU is currently conduct- posts as security along make entry into a theater.” ing Certification Exercise as a part of its a landing zone during a An airfield enables a unit to transport deployment in the Asia-Pacific region helicopter raid on the coast of Guam. The 31st MEU is manpower, weaponry and sustainment and is preparing for exercises where it conducting Certification to conduct prolonged operations and will train alongside military forces from Exercise as part of Exercise bring the full spectrum of U.S. military the Republic of the Philippines and the Valiant Shield. power ashore. Republic of Korea. Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan M. Johnson

Marines secure USNS Alan Shepard during CERTEX Cpl. Michael A. Bianco drugs and weapons or a terrorist controlled our capability for mission accomplishment,” 31st meu public affairs ship, the 31st MEU possesses the ability to he added. combine air and land assets in an organized The 31st MEU is currently conducting Cer- he early morning silence was broken as strike against any threat that arises. tification Exercise as a part of its deployment CH-46E Sea Knight and AH-1W Super “No matter what circumstances we en- in the Asia-Pacific region and is preparing TCobra helicopters appeared over the counter, the 31st MEU must be prepared to for exercises and training alongside military horizon and raced toward a simulated enemy complete the mission at hand,” Hersey said. forces from the Republic of the Philippines vessel during a mock visit, board, search and “VBSS training has undoubtedly expanded and the Republic of Korea. seizure aboard USNS Alan Shepard, Sept. 18. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon and Maritime Raid Force, flown by Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st MEU, III Marine Expeditionary Force, circled the ves- sel as Super Cobras provided security. Then, two CH-46E helicopters hovered over the ship just long enough for Marines to fast rope to the deck. “The Cobras distract the target by circling and making noise, allowing the Marines to slide down the rope and onto the flight deck,” said Capt. Peter Hersey, Force Reconnaissance Platoon commander. Once on board, the Marines secured key spaces including the bridge and engine room, in order to stop the ship’s progress. Throughout the evolution, the Force Recon Marines rose to the challenge, seizing the key control areas and securing the vessel. Suspects were detained and searched, and simulated casualties were evacuated to rally points. VBSS serves as a routine part of the MEU’s deployment training and is used to educate Sept. 18, Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Marines on how to board, search and secure Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force, hold security on a passageway enemy controlled vessels. during a visit, board, search, and seizure exercise aboard the USNS Alan Shepard. The 31st MEU is Whether interdicting a vessel transporting conducting Certification Exercise as part of Exercise Valiant Shield. Photo by Cpl Kelsey J. Green 10 okinawa marine | FEATURE | october 1, 2010

Spectators watch Okinawan bullfights, where two bulls collide in the center of the arena as a source of entertainment. Bullfighting has been a spectator sport for more than 100 years and is considered a traditional cultural experience.

Hook Horns ‘em Story and photos by Lance Cpl. Heather N. Choate okinawa marine staff

Okinawan bullfights enthuse crowds, spectators he match began when the announcer came across the speaker system in the Tarena and energetically introduced the first contestant. The crowd grows wild with cheers and high pitch whistles. They prepare for the beastly mammal to barge through the entrance with his trainer, also known as a “seko,” towards the center of the ring where they position themselves for the appearance of their rival. The announcer’s voice breaks through the roar of the crowd as he introduc- es contestant number two. The second contestant’s hoofs fiercely strike the ground as the sound of the crowd feeds into his momentum. As the beast ap- proaches the entrance of the ring, the crowd’s energy rises as their eagerness for the two animals to meet heighten. Contestant one immediately stops dead in his tracks as he and his trainer face their oncoming rival. The bulls aggressively hook horns as their skulls collide. The fight has begun. Okinawa bullfighting or “togyu,” dates back to more than one hundred years ago as a spectator sport for Okinawans. At one point Fighters collide in the center of the arena as a source of entertainment for many Okinawans and visitors to these popular fights were aired on television the island. The contestants score points for different moves and techniques that determine the winner. for viewers to experience while in their own homes, said Kazuo Ozato, director of Okinawa is accompanied by a trainer who directs and what classify bullfighting as a spectator sport. Bullfighting Union Association. As cities motivates them during the matches. Service members on island attend these began to grow, many arenas were shut down, Tournaments consist of 10 to 13 matches, tournaments as a cultural experience to tell causing this spectator sport to lose popularity. beginning with the lowest ranking bulls first. loved ones about back home. However, the sport is still a traditional form of Matches can last only seconds or several min- “I thought it was an amazing experience,” entertainment among the Okinawan commu- utes. Tournaments last between two to four said Lance Cpl. Nate L. Gaytan, a network nity today. hours. engineer with Marine Air-Ground Task Force Bullfighting arenas are typically stadium- Ozato says each match has a panel of Information Technology Support Center, shaped with rising seats for the best viewing judges who determine which opponent wins. Marine Corps Base Camp Butler. “When I first experience. The fighting area is in the center The bull that runs away or gives up fighting heard (about the bullfight) I thought it was go- of the arena and only has one entrance for the first is considered the loser. Certain moves ing to be like the Spanish bullfights.” fighters to enter and exit. such as the haratori, a technique in which the Gaytan says this is the first time he has An Okinawan bullfight, unlike the com- bull strikes the side of their opponent’s body, heard about the bull fights in the 11 months monly known bullfights in Spain or Mexico, result in an automatic win for the aggressing he has been on island, but he’s glad he came is a fight between two bulls rather than a bull bull. The judges determine the winner of each out to the event. and person, said Ozato. In fact, there is rarely match and the trainers will immediately pull “I would recommend other service mem- ever any bloodshed between the two animals. their fighters out of the ring. There are a num- bers definitely check the bullfights out. In the event that a bull is injured, the fight is ber of attacks and techniques that bulls can They’re an interesting cultural experience,” ended and the fighters exit the ring. Each bull be trained to use in the ring. These factors are Gaytan said. okinawa marine | COMMUNITY Place | october 1, 2010 11 In Theaters Now oct. 1 - oct. 7 Foster Hansen Kadena schwab today Machete (R), 6 p.m.; The Town (R), 9 p.m. TODAY Dinner for Schmucks (PG13), 6 p.m.; TODAY Charlie St. Cloud (PG13), 6 p.m.; Dinner TODAY Resident Evil: The Afterlife (R), 7 p.m. saturday Despicable Me (PG), noon; Charlie St. Charlie St. Cloud (PG13), 9 p.m. for Schmucks (PG13), 9 p.m. Saturday Salt (PG13), 5 p.m. Cloud (PG13), 3 p.m.; Machete (R), 6 p.m.; Cyrus Saturday Resident Evil: The Afterlife (R), 6 and Saturday Charlie St. Cloud (PG13), noon; Din- sunday Cyrus (R), 5 p.m. (R), 9 p.m. 9 p.m. ner for Schmucks (PG13), 3 p.m.; The Town (R), 6 monday-Thursday Closed SUNDay Legends of the Guardians: The Owls of sunday The Karate Kid (PG), 2 p.m.; Charlie St. and 9:30 p.m. Ga’Hoole (PG), 1, 4 and 7 p.m. Cloud (PG13), 5:30 p.m. SUndaY Charlie St. Cloud (PG13), 1 p.m.; Dinner monday Charlie St. Cloud (PG13), 7 p.m. monday The Expendables (R), 7 p.m. for Schmucks (PG13), 4 p.m.; The Town (R), 7 p.m. tuesday Dinner for Schmucks (PG13), 7 p.m. tuesday The Expendables (R), 6 and 9 p.m. monday Legends of the Guardians: The Owls of wednesday Dinner for Schmucks (PG13), 7 Wednesday Dinner for Schmucks (PG13), 7 Ga’Hoole (PG), 7 p.m. Theater DIRECTORY p.m. p.m. Tuesday Legends of the Guardians: The Owls of CAMP FOSTER 645-3465 thursday Legends of the Guardians: The Owls thursday The Town (R), 7 p.m. Ga’Hoole (PG), 7 p.m. of Ga’Hoole (PG), 7 p.m. Wednesday Resident Evil: The Afterlife (R), 7 p.m. Kadena air base 634-1869 (USO Night) 632-8781 thursday Resident Evil: The Afterlife (R), 7 p.m. kinser mcas futenma 636-3890 (USO NIGHT) 636-2113 courtney TODAY Dinner for Schmucks (PG13), 6:30 p.m. Futenma CAMP COURTNEY 622-9616 TODAY Legends of the Guardians: The Owls of saturday Legends of the Guardians: The Owls TODAY Cyrus (R), 6:30 p.m. Ga’Hoole (PG), 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. of Ga’Hoole (PG), 7 p.m. CAMP HANSEN 623-4564 Saturday Dinner for Schmucks (PG13), 4 p.m.; (USO NIGHT) 623-5011 Saturday Ramona and Beezus (G), 2 p.m.; Salt SUNDAY Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty The Expendables (R), 7 p.m. (PG13), 6 p.m. Galore (PG), 3 p.m.; Dinner for Schmucks (PG13), CAMP KINSER 637-2177 sunday Ramona and Beezus (G), 4 p.m.; Salt sunday Ramona and Beezus (G), 2 p.m.; Resi- 6:30 p.m. (PG13), 7 p.m. Camp Schwab 625-2333 dent Evil: The Afterlife (R), 6 p.m. monday Closed (USO NIGHT) 625-3834 monday Resident Evil: The Afterlife (R), 6:30 p.m. Monday Cyrus (R), 7 p.m. tuesday Closed tuesday Closed tuesday Closed Wednesday Legends of the Guardians: The Movie schedule is subject to change without notice. wednesday Closed Call in advance to confirm show times. 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ChapEL SCHEDULE Single marine Camp Foster | 645-7486 Camp Lester | 643-7248 • Catholic: Mon-Fri, 11:45 a.m.; • Catholic: Sun, 8 a.m. program events Sat, 5 p.m.; Sun, 10 a.m. • Non-Denominational: Sun, 9 a.m., • Christian Science: Sun, 11 a.m., Bldg. 442 Hospital Chapel; Sun, 10 a.m., Lester For more information, or to sign up, • Eastern Orthodox: Divine Liturgy, Sun, Chapel contact the Single Marine Program at 9:30 a.m.; Vespers, Sat, 5 p.m. 645-3681. • Gospel: Sun, 11:30 a.m.; 2nd, 3rd Sun, Camp McTureous | 622-9350 Children’s Church, 11 a.m. • Gospel: Sun, 12:30 p.m. All bus pick-up points will be • Jewish: Informal: 1st, 3rd Fri, 6:30 p.m. at Semper Fit gyms • Latter Day Saints: Mon, 6:30 p.m. Camp Courtney | 622-9350 or the Foster Fieldhouse. • Lutheran: Sun, 5 p.m. • Catholic: Sun, 8 a.m., Mass, Mon, Tues, • Muslim: Fri, Prayer, 12:45 p.m. Thurs, Fri 11:30 a.m. • Protestant: Sun, 8:30 a.m. • Protestant: Sun, 10:45 a.m. • Seventh Day Adventist: Sat, 9:30 a.m., Okinawa World (Southern camps): Oct. 17 Torii Station 644-5701/644-4281 Kadena Air Base | 634-1288 • If you are looking for a fun day-long adventure then you should consider www.kadenachapel.org Okinawa World. With a total length of 3.2 miles, Gyokusendo Cave is the Camp Schwab | 622-9350 • Catholic: Sun, 8:30 a.m., Mass, Chapel 1; longest of the many caves in the south of Okinawa and Japan's second • Catholic: Sun, 5:30 p.m. Sun, 11:45 a.m., Mass, Chapel 1; longest. The 2,789 foot cave is open to the public and features spectacular • Protestant: Sun, 4 p.m. Sun, 4 p.m., Mass, Chapel 1; stalactites and stalagmites. Sign up deadline is Oct. 14. Bus will leave Daily Mass, Mon.-Fri., noon, Chapel 1 MCAS Futenma at 11 a.m. and Camp Kinser at 11:20 a.m. Camp Kinser | 637-1148 • Contemporary: Sun, 10 a.m., Chapel 1 • Catholic: Sun, noon • Gospel: Sun, 10:30 a.m., Chapel 3 Paintball Trip: Oct. 23 • Protestant: Sun, 9 a.m. • Traditional: Sun, 9:30 a.m., Chapel 2 • Bus will leave Camp Kinser at 9:55 a.m., MCAS Futenma at 10:30 a.m. and Camp Foster at 10:50 a.m. Sign up deadline is Oct. 14. • Wiccan/Pagan: Sat, 2 p.m., Bldg. 856 Camp Hansen | 622-9350 Volunteer opportunities • Catholic: Sun, 10 a.m., E. Chapel MCAS Futenma | 636-3058 • Oct. 9: Volunteer with the Marine Corps Family Team Building for the • Protestant: Sun, 12:30 p.m., E. Chapel • Catholic: Sun, noon Amazing Race for Teens from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Camp Foster. • Latter Day Saints: Wed, 6:30 p.m., Library • Contemporary: Fri, 7 p.m.; Sun, 9 a.m.

• Oct. 9: Volunteer with the Marine Thrift Shop for the Amazing Race for Teens, Customers and Volunteers Appreciation Day from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Camp Foster Thrift Shop.

• Oct. 28: Volunteer for Headquarters and Service Battalion Family Fun Day Sept. 20-24 from 5:30-10:30 p.m. at Field 5A on Camp Foster next to Gunner’s Gym. Mention of any company in this notice does not constitute endorsement by the Marine Corps. RifleR ange 1st Lt. Chad T. Fitzgerald, , 342

Japanese phrase of the week: Pistol Range no detail this week “Mata ashita” (pronounced mata-ash-ta) • It means, “see you tomorrow” “Mata raishu” (pronounced mata ry-e-shu) • It means, “see you next week” 12 okinawa marine | SPORTS | october 1, 2010

Tadashi Kiyokawa, a participant in the 2010 Futenma “Tetsujin” Triathlon, begins the 15-kilometer bicycle portion of the event Sept. 26.

Triathlon inspires excellence

Story and photos by Lance Cpl. Kris B. Daberkoe okinawa marine staff The determining portion of the race came down to the 175-meter swim. Shimoji Hirokazu and Chris Paulett are neck-and-neck after running 10 kilometers and bicycling 15 kilometers. Hirokazu finishes first with a completion time of 1:09:38.8 with Paulett’s second place time of 1:09:48.4. Daniel Mechen, a participant in the 2010 Futenma “Tetsujin” Triathlon, swims 175 meters during the final stick of the three-pronged competition Sept. 26.

eck-and-neck races were common as Participants competed in divisions divid- nity Services that includes 10 kilometers into competitors strove to outlast each ed by age, gender and bicycle type. the run portion of the triathlon, said Jordan Nother during the Marine Corps Air The event takes place throughout the air Logan, a sports coordinator with MCAS Station Futenma “Tetsujin” Triathlon Sept. 26. station and incorporates MCAS Futenma’s Futenma Athletics. More than 100 participants ran 10 kilome- Habu Trail into the course. “The most challenging part of the course is ters, bicycled 15 kilometers and swam 175 The Futenma “Tetsujin” Triathlon is the the Habu trail,” said Logan. “The hills defi- meters to complete the triathlon. only course hosted by Marine Corps Commu- nitely draw more athletes to this triathlon.” Training for triathlons requires athletes to focus on not only one type of endurance train- ing, but three, said James Miramontes, race participant and power plant production con- trol chief, Marine Aviation Logistics Squad- ron 36, Marine Air Group 36, 1st Marine Air Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. “If you train in all three activities but start to lag behind on one area, that portion of tri- athlon will affect your overall performance in the race,” said Miramontes. While the Futenma “Tetsujin” Triathlon is a unique opportunity for athletes to push their endurance, other benefits are offered to individuals training for a triathlon. “Running and bicycling affords athletes the opportunity to enjoy parts of the is- land not seen from a car,” said Miramon- tes. “There is no other place in the Marine Corps with Okinawa’s weather, views and environment.” For more information about MCAS Futen- Athletes set their watches to time their progress as they begin the 10-kilometer run portion of the 2010 ma Athletics contact Jordan Logan at 636- Futenma “Tetsujin” Triathlon Sept. 26. 2672.