35Th CMC Releases Planning Guidance
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iii marine expeditionary force and marine corps bases japan NOVEMBER 5, 2010 WWW.OKINAWA.USMC.MIL 35th CMC releases planning guidance 2nd Lt. Lindsay M. Pirek “I direct every Marine to read my guidance expeditionary mindset, education, the spirit OKINAWA MARINE PRESS OFFICER to better understand the way ahead,” stated of innovation and fidelity form the foundation Amos in Passing of the Colors, All Marine of our Corps,” he said. CAMP FOSTER — The 35th Commandant, message 039/10. Amos stated our heritage is built by the in- Gen. James F. Amos, shared his guidance Amos outlined the Corps’ direction by de- dividual Marine who endures the hardening of and priorities for the Marine Corps in his fining “who we are, where we will operate, body and mind, the infusion of discipline and Commandant’s Planning Guidance 2010 re- what we will do, and where we are headed.” the casting of an indelible esprit de corps. leased Oct. 27. “Small unit leadership, unit cohesion, an SEE CPG PG 5 CLB-3 BEGINS OPS DURING OEF Marines celebrate 235 years Cpl. Megan Angel OKINAWA MARINE STAFF CAMP FOSTER — On Nov. 10, 1775, a corps of Marines was born by a resolution of Continental Con- gress and since then, thousands of men and women have borne the name Marine. For 235 years, Ma- rines have served in every clime to protect the nation. Now, Marines the world over are preparing to commemorate the 235th birthday of the Marine Corps. This birthday is celebrated with more than just a birthday cake and candles. Marine Corps birthday traditions include a cake-cutting ceremony, the reading of Maj. Gen. John A. Afghan children talk to a Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 3, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Lejeune’s birthday message and a Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, currently assigned to 1st MLG (Forward), who is on a security halt during a resupply message from the current comman- convoy near Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Oct. 14. SEE PAGES 6-7 FOR STORY AND PHOTOS Photo by Cpl. Paul D. Zellner II dant of the Marine Corps. It wasn’t until 1952 that the 20th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Lemuel C. Shepherd 4th Marines train at base of Mount Fuji Jr., directed the celebration be formalized throughout the Corps. Cpl. Thiara Espinosamejia Arms Training Center to hone warfighting skills and He provided an outline for the CAMP FUJI PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE maintain unit readiness Oct. 7-Nov. 2. cake-cutting ceremony and other The training was intended to mold Marines and formal observances, included in COMBINED ARMS TRAINING CENTER, Camp sailors into a cohesive headquarters unit capable of the Marine Corps Drill Manual, and Fuji, Japan — Marines and sailors from 4th Marine deploying and employing at a moment’s notice. approved in 1956. Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expedi- “Our goal is to have our forward command element In the cake-cutting ceremony, tionary Force, conducted training at the Combined SEE FUJI PG 5 SEE BIRTHDAY PG 5 FIT FOR FULL DUTY MARINE CORPS FORCES JAPAN Medical readiness is about more COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN OVERSEAS ‘10 than just staying vaccinated. It’s THIS THIS • The goal is 100 percent unit member contact. about overall heath as well. • As of Tuesday, approximately 21 percent of the ISSUE total personnel goal were contacted. IN IN PG. 9 okinawa marine | OPINION & EDITORIAL | november 5, 2010 A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS ixty years ago, the United States Marine Corps – as it has throughout our history – demonstrated its vital role as America’s expeditionary force in Sreadiness. Just weeks after North Korean Communist forces crossed the U.S. MARINE CORPS HISTORY DIVISION 38th Parallel, the 1st Marine Provisional Brigade landed in South Korea, forming Nov. 5, 2003 - Then Defense Secretary Donald H. the backbone of the perimeter around the city of Pusan. The efforts of the “Fire Brigade” at Pusan allowed for the daring amphibious landing at Inchon and set Rumsfeld announced Marine Corps units would the stage for one of the most savage campaigns in our Corps’ history – the Chosin return to Iraq as part of the U.S. troop rotation. The Reservoir. As we pause to celebrate our 235th Birthday, we pay special tribute to first 20,000 Marines and sailors from Camp Pendle- the Marines of the Korean War and recognize their contributions to our enduring ton’s I Marine Expeditionary Force were expected legacy. to replace the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division by February 2004. This past year marked the end of Marine Corps combat operations in Iraq. Beginning with the invasion in March 2003 and through the next seven years of Nov. 5, 2005 - Marines of Regimental Combat fighting, our Corps acquitted itself valiantly in the Anbar province and throughout Team 2 participated in a massive offensive, Opera- the country. Locations such as Fallujah and Ramadi have taken their place in the tion Steel Curtain, along the Iraq-Syria border. The illustrious battle history of our Corps. Our efforts in defeating the insurgency 17-day offensive was geared toward preventing helped to build a brighter future for all Iraqis. al-Qaeda in Iraq from operating in the Euphrates For 235 years, at sea and shore, Marines have succeeded in every clime and River Valley and throughout the Al Anbar province. place ... where hardship and adversity have often been the common thread. Today, During the operation, 10 Marines were killed. in the rugged mountains and valleys of Afghanistan – and recently in earthquake- damaged Haiti ... in flood-ravaged Pakistan ... or off the coast of Africa – we Nov. 8, 2004 - The largest military operation since continue to protect our nation, just as we did 60 years ago in Korea. the opening days of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Opera- tion Phantom Fury got underway just after sunset as To the Marines and sailors deployed overseas, to those training and preparing thousands of U.S. and Iraqi troops pushed into the for their next deployment and to the warriors who no longer wear our uniform ... we insurgent-held city of Fallujah. The city had been in honor your selfless service to the nation. To our loved ones who endure the many rebel control since April when the Marine Corps was difficulties that come with being part of the Marine family, I want to extend my instructed to halt all offensive operations. sincerest thanks for all you have done and all you continue to do. Happy 235th Birthday, Marines! Nov. 10, 2006 - Then President George W. Bush announced Cpl. Jason L. Dunham, a Marine who Semper Fidelis, died of combat wounds in April 2004, would be the first Marine of Operation Iraqi Freedom to receive the nation’s highest military decoration for valor, the Medal of Honor, for his actions while serving in Iraq. Dunham died protecting other Marines from a grenade released by an Iraqi insurgent. Nov. 10, 1775 - The Continental Congress passed a resolution in which it directed, “That two battal- ions of Marines be raised consisting of one colonel, two lieutenant colonels, two majors and officers as usual in other regiments, that they consist of Everyone is an equal number of privates with other battalions; that particular care be taken that no person be ap- pointed to office or enlisted into said battalions, required to but such as are good seamen, or so acquainted with maritime affairs as to be able to serve to advantage wear helmets by sea.” while riding Nov. 11, 1918 - The Allied powers and Germany signed an armistice, a cease-fire agreement, bring- ing World War I to an end. Between World War I bicycles or and II, Americans celebrated Nov. 11 as Armistice skateboarding. Day. The day was designated Veteran’s Day in 1954. COMMANDING GENERAL Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri OKINAWA MARINE NEWSPAPER H&S Battalion MCB PAO Unit 35002 PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR Lt. Col. David M. 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