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Lance Cpl. W. Zach Griffith Lance Cpl. Eric D. Arndt Okinawa Marine Staff Okinawa Marine Staff

CAMP HANSEN — The earth shudders CAMP HANSEN — Marines with 3rd and the vicious crack of an explosion Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd reduces a steel door into twisted shards. Marine Division, deployed to Ojoji- Marines with 3rd Marine Reconnais- hara, Japan, July 13 for the month-long sance Battalion surge through the 2006 Ojojihara Artillery Relocation shattered frame into the “shoot house” Exercise. portion of the Dynamic Assault Course The Marines are scheduled to con- July 18. duct live-fire training with the M-198 Rehearsing this type of raid prepares 155 mm Medium Howitzer cannon, as special operations Marines for the well as several crew-served weapons “house-to-house” types of missions they such as the M-2 .50 caliber machine will face if deployed to urban combat gun, MK-19 40 mm machine gun and zones like those in Iraq and Afghani- M-240G medium machine gun. stan, said Gunnery Sgt. Robert Blanton, The training will help prepare a Special Operations Training Group the Marines for operational deploy- close-quarters instructor. ments and retain combat readiness, With a majority of modern wars according to 1st Lt. Ryan T. King, the and conflicts erupting in urban envi- executive officer of F Battery currently ronments, practicing for close-quarter attached to 3rd Bn., 12th Marines. battles is more important than ever, es- “We’re going to refine our basic pecially for special operations Marines. cannoneer skills, in accordance with “When we are dealing with an urban our training and readiness standards,” environment, we have a lot of people King said. “We train to support any who live in the area — civilians,” Blan- type of requirement that (3rd Bn., 12th ton said. “We train our forces to know Marines) may have in the Pacific and how to differentiate hostile forces with Southeast Asian theater.” civilians.” King said the training will also American forces are held to a very be beneficial to Marines who haven’t high standard when it comes to collateral deployed, adding it will give them an damage and civilian death in combat, opportunity to train for Operations Blanton added. Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Especially in Iraq, where the main “It’s going to give (the Marines who strategy of the insurgents is to blend in haven’t deployed) an opportunity to with the civilian population, the ability train to provide fire support in Iraq to eliminate only those people that pose and Afghanistan,” he said. a threat is vital. The deployment to Ojojihara will The sun had set low in the sky when continue to build on skills artillery Marines of 3rd Marine Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, make their the Marines of 3rd Reconnaissance Bn. approach to the “shoot house” on Camp Hansen during the seven-week dynamic units continually train for, explained received their instructions. Their mis- assault course. The “shoot house” is a maze-like structure coated in ballistic rubber. Lance Cpl. Jason L. Harris, a field artil- sion: assault a domestic residence and Participants learn to quickly identify and deal with improvised explosive devices, lery cannoneer with F Battery. See COMBAT pg. 6 adversaries and various unknown obstacles. Photo by Lance Cpl. W. Zach Griffith See ARTY pg. 6

MUSCLE MATTERS CULTURAL CUISINE Fitness professionals offer SushiSushi hashas becomebecome oneone ofof thethe mostmost recognizablerecognizable advice on preventing serious aspects of Japanese culture, and Okinawa featuresfeatures injuries that could impact a wide range of authentic restaurants showcasinshowcasing Marines’ careers. various styles of the traditional cuisine. INSIDE pg. 8 pg. 10 2 OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | JULY 21, 2006 OKINAWA MARINE | OPINION & EDITORIAL | JULY 21, 2006 3 There’s no such thing as partial readiness

Capt. Emilio Marrero, Jr. tion than with what was coming over the have their gas masks nearby. with the concertina wire. Around the AL ASAD, Iraq | Sgt. net. As we talked, he failed to hear the The seconds were ticking fast, accom- When we speak of readiness and Yurian D. Uribe few weeks crucial words: Exercise, Exercise, Exercise, panied by our desperate heartbeats, as we preach of being prepared I learned on that inspects the tail prior to and instead only picked up something scrambled to run as fast as the heavy sand day that it’s not enough to know where to of a CH-53D Sea Acrossing the about a missile launch. To place it into con- in the Saudi desert would allow us. One go, where my equipment is or being nearly Stallion June 28. Saudi Arabia-Kuwait text, Saddam Hussein had already tried Marine decided the quickest way to his gas ready. The fact is we are either ready or we Uribe is a collateral border with Task sending a few SCUD missiles our way and mask would be to tackle a row of concer- are not. Partial readiness is nonexistent. duty inspector Force Ripper during successfully sent a few into Israel. When tina wire between him and his tent – the When our nation needs us, we go. We with Marine Heavy Desert Storm, our the radio operator heard the broadcast, Marine lost. need to be prepared – professionally, emo- Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Aircraft unit (Combat Service he immediately toned us down and we all We finally donned our masks. Most of tionally, legally and spiritually. Thinking Group 16, 3rd Support Detach- proceeded to look toward the sky. us did so far beyond the required six sec- about readiness is not being ready. Marine Aircraft ment 111) was bearing another hot day in Lo and behold, there it was, three onds. We stood around panting, attempt- If you were to fall from our ranks today, For more Marine Corps stories and photos, Wing. Photo by Lance the desert and going about its business. contrails crisscrossing just overhead way ing to catch our breath and wondering if are you ready? Do you have in place what visit http://www.usmc.mil Cpl. James B. Hoke I happened to be by the Combat Service up in the sky! So we thought. At that mo- we were contaminated because it took us you need for your family? Do those you CorpS Support Operations Center chatting with a ment, the NBC alarm was sounded over so long. love know how you feel about them? Are few Marines as one of them monitored the the radio and throughout our camp. I A few seconds later, the Marine moni- you ready to face God and account for your radio net. reached for my gas mask only to realize I toring the radio realized this was a drill time here? Now is the time to get ready. NEW YORK We got into a fun conversation about left it on the front seat of my humvee. We and sheepishly announced the “all clear” Marrero serves as the 1st Marine | Marines something – I can’t recall the details – but had just returned from visiting Marines signal. We looked at one another with Air Wing chaplain and often leads escort the as we laughed and joked, the radio opera- in another outpost. I looked around and embarrassment, chuckled and provided worship at the Camp Foster Chapel body of tor got more involved with our conversa- there were at least three others who didn’t first aid to the Marine who lost his battle at 8:30 a.m. Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Whyte of 3rd Leadership is about serving others MARINE CORPS Battalion, 8th Marine FACT CHECK Regiment, 2nd Lt. Garron J. Garn 2nd Marine PATRIOTIC CUSTOMS Division, would say the majority of what I have learned 2nd Lt. after a in the Marine Corps has come from staff non- During morning colors, I notice that memorial commissioned officers. Whether it was the staff Garron J. Garn some of the Marines in civilian attire Q: stand at the position of attention and service Isergeant at my Officer Selection Office, the gunnery some have their right hand over their heart. June 30. He sergeants at Officer Candidate School, or the staff Which one is correct? was fatally NCOs at my offices in Okinawa and Iraq, I have sought wounded advice from them all because their knowledge is based the respect of his subordinates. By serving the needs All service members are required through to place their right hand over their the neck by on years of experience and leadership. of others first, we not only improve their chances for Checking into a unit as “the new lieutenant” is success as a Marine, but also as a person. A: heart when in civilian attire during an enemy the playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” sniper not the easiest thing to do, but my transition was Leaders lead by example, so what would happen if according to the Marine Corps Drill and during made smoother with the help of good SNCOs. I once the example we as leaders show is one of selfless ser- Ceremonies Manual and Marine Corps Flag combat in worked with a master sergeant who taught me the vice to our seniors, peers and subordinates? It is not in Manual. Ramadi, greatest lesson in leadership. He said that good lead- the billet description for a leader to ask a subordinate Paragraph 7003.2 of Marine Corps Order Iraq, just ers serve those who are subordinate to them, not the how his family is doing or meet them at the airport af- P5060.2, Marine Corps Drill and Ceremonies days before other way around. It struck a chord within me and ter a long deployment, but what kind of example would Manual, states “Persons not in uniform will his 22nd is something that I will take with me for the rest of that show to a junior Marine? That kind of leadership stand at attention, face the flag and place birthday. my life as a leader. is easy to emulate and it starts from the top and works the right hand over the heart. Gentlemen, Photo by I am often humbled when I get saluted by a salty its way down. if covered, remove their headdress with the Cpl. Lameen right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, so Witter sergeant major, or a 19-year old lance corporal who A good leader does not sit back and expect his has two or three combat tours under his belt. Outward subordinates to bring every personal issue or problem that the right hand is over the heart.” displays of respect, whether deserved or not, reaffirms to their attention. Instead, a good leader will go the Annex A, Title 36, of Marine Corps Order our responsibilities as leaders to serve others, espe- extra mile or stay an extra hour if it means he will P10520.3b, Marine Corps Flag Manual, states cially our subordinates. The same can be said for our make a difference in that person’s life. With this kind “During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except senior leaders who ask for our guidance, then use it in of “others first” mentality, we enhance the strength of those in uniform should stand at attention command decisions and return credit after a success- the Corps through every rank and in any occupational facing the flag with the right hand over the ful mission. specialty. If we use our position or rank for personal heart. Men not in uniform should remove We all know that as leaders, officers and staff NCOs gain, and at the expense of others, maybe it’s time to their headdress with their right hand and alike, we should eat after the junior troops. I would find another profession. hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being argue that this mentality can carry over into any Garn is the Deputy Media Officer for over the heart.” aspect of Marine Corps life and will earn any leader MNC-Iraq.

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GOSPEL SERVICE The Camp Foster Chapel Gospel Service will host Revival Meetings July 28-30. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. nightly and at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. This year’s theme is “God’s Extreme Home Make-Over” and will feature various speakers. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Zachary Wilson at 632-3767. SOCIETY OF MILITARY COMPTROLLERS The American Society of Military Comptrollers will hold its next meeting at the Kadena Officers’ Club Aug. 23 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For more information, contact Capt. King at 623-7314. CHILDREN’S WAITING ROOM The Children’s Waiting Room is seeking volunteers to assist with a free child watch program. We provide our volunteers with a Red Cross safety class. For more information or to sign up, call 643-8009. MOLD AND MILDEW CONTROL To prevent mold from growing, the Zukeran housing main- tenance supervisor recommends keeping your air conditioner turned on. Only use exhaust fans while cooking or using the bathroom. Continual running of exhaust fans removes cool dry air from your house and replaces it with warm moist air from the outside, causing mold and mildew. A dehumidifier is recommended. Additionally, keeping your A/C thermostat at the recommended temperature settings of 26 C or 78 F will prevent condensation from dripping from the air condition Arty Marines relocate for live-fire training register grilles. Temperatures below that will cause too high of a difference in the inside and outside temperatures resulting in ARTY FROM PG. 1 in security and convoy operations.” Marines prepare 7-ton condensation. “We’re constantly learning some- Artillery Marines assigned to trucks for movement July thing new, out in the field that we can Okinawa have participated in artil- 14 before convoying to TORII STATION TRIATHLON the Ojojihara Maneuver build on from the last (field opera- lery relocation exercises such as this Torii Station will host its 2006 Summer Triathlon July 22 Area. The Marines with tion),” Harris said. four or five times per year since 1997, at 7 a.m. Applications must be submitted to the Torii Fitness 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter takes off from Ie Shima June 12 after Marines connected a harness to the helicopter’s pendant, a hook used to carry Harris explained that field train- when artillery live-fire training was Center (Bldg. 275) by July 21. The entry fee is $25 or ¥3,000. Regiment, 3rd Marine external loads. Helicopter pilots and aircrew from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, practiced external load operations, transferred from Okinawa to main- Participants must check in at the Torii Beach Center Stage July ing is vital because of the variety of Division, moved vehicles and Marines from the Helicopter Support Team with 3rd Marine Logistics Group augmented the training. Photos by Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson 22 at 6 a.m. for a briefing. For more information, contact James tasks required of artillery units to land Japan. from Sendai Port to the Perry at 644-4334 or 644-4169. function properly. F Battery is currently attached maneuver area, where they “A lot of people think we just pull with 12th Marines as part of a unit will be used during the DODDS BUS PASSES the string and make the (cannon deployment program from 2nd Bn., 2006 Ojojihara Artillery The Camp Foster and Kadena Air Base Student Transportation fire),” Harris said. “We’re out there 10th Marines, 2nd Marine Division Relocation Exercise. Photo Offices are now registering Department of Defense Dependents training not only as artillery but also based at Camp Lejune, N.C. by Lance Cpl. Eric D. Arndt Schools students for bus passes. To obtain a pass, parents should HMM-262 pilots practice bring Form 600 to verify the child’s enrollment, their child and a current LES if applying for the free and reduced lunch program. The Camp Foster STO is located at building 5821. The Kadena during routine travel by on-base authorized taxis, personally or AB STO is located at building 6800. For more information, call government owned vehicles to military installations and conve- COMBAT FROM PG. 1 645-7820 (Camp Foster) or 632-9034 (Kadena). nience stops off base. The definition of convenience stops varies eliminate or capture all hostiles inside. between services. Special operations training group close- external load operations FITNESS REPORT REMINDERS quarters combat instructors watched from FREE CHILDCARE PROGRAM Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson can attach an external cargo hook. damaged, pilots must base their flying load, we have to slow our speeds down. If it’s The gunnery sergeant, master sergeant and 1st sergeant re- overhead as the Marines made their entry into If your active duty family member is deployed, you may Okinawa Marine Staff HST Marines from Landing Support speed on the weight of the cargo they’re car- heavy it will not whip around and damage porting period ended June 30. Reports are due to Headquarters the building. qualify for up to five hours per child of free childcare each week Company, 3rd Transportation Support Bat- rying, according to Capt. Andrew Tyson, an the cargo as opposed to if the cargo is light. Marine Corps by July 31. The lead breaching Marines placed charges as part of the Deployment Support Childcare Program. For more IE SHIMA — CH-46E Sea Knight heli- talion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, served HMM-262 pilot. That’s what this training is all about. So the Second lieutenant semi-annual reporting period ends July on the door and stood back. 31. Reports are due to HQMC by August 30. information, call the Marine Corps Community Services Resource copter pilots and aircrew from Marine on the ground during the training hooking “If the cargo is heavy, we can fly at faster Marines on the ground will receive the best A blinding flash of light accompanied the ex- Referral office on Camps Foster at DSN 645-2549, Courtney at Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, 1st up the loads. speeds,” Tyson said. “However, if it is a light equipment possible.” DSN 622-7568 or Kinser at DSN 637-2438. plosion that shook the ground when the Marines LIBERTY CARD PROGRAM UPDATE Marine Aircraft Wing, practiced external Once the Sea Knights arrived to the made their entrance. Marine Corps Bases Japan Order 1050.6, covering the off- load operations June 12 on Ie Shima. island, the HST Marines exited the aircraft MOVING WITH PETS The house erupted with the repeated cracks duty liberty card program, was updated June 8. It contains the Pilots are required to qualify carry- and set up the cargo load. After they fin- Air Mobility Command’s Patriot Express service from Okinawa of rifle fire as the Marines engaged the hostiles following significant changes: ing external loads once a year, to ensure ished, the pilots began the exercise. • Effective June 12, the order only applies to MCBJ and III was recently reduced to one flight per week, resulting in a reduction of — gun-welding cardboard cutouts. they are always ready to provide support The helicopters flew as fast as 80 knots Marine Expeditionary Force service members with the rank of allocated pet spaces. Commercial transportation is currently used to In the midst of the assault, the instructors offset the reduction in AMC flights. For information about traveling in combat. in an oval pattern at an altitude of 300 feet E-5 and below. complicated the scenario for the Marines by with pets, travelers are required to contact the airlines. Also, only “It’s not just about qualifying. This is around the flight line before approaching • Service members E-4 to E-5 require a 30-day observation instructing a few Marines to portray friendly pet kennels with a maximum height of eight inches will be allowed about keeping our Marines on the ground the landing zone. Once the HST Marines period prior to consideration of issuance of a gold liberty card. casualties. in the cabin on AMC flights.A complete list of airlines and animal equipped with the necessary tools and sup- attached a load to a helicopter’s pendant—a • Service members shall be considered aboard a military instal- It was up to those uninjured to perform first lation when riding The Green Line from midnight to 5 a.m. transportation information may be found at http://www.usarj.army. plies they need to get the job done,” said Capt. hook used to carry external loads—the aid and evacuate their casualties. • A gold liberty card request form is added as an enclosure mil/organization/vet/c_trans.htm. For further information, contact Chris Yanity, a pilot with HMM-262. team was ready for the next Sea Knight. Animal Quarantine Service at Naha International Airport at (098) “The training we perform will allow us into and can now be used by supervisors to recommend subordinates The training is necessary because many “The HST Marines were very effec- 857-4468 or the AMC terminal at DSN 632-6487. an environment and eliminate the hostile forces for the card. times cargo is too bulky to fit inside the tive,” said 1st Lt. Jonathan C. Spencer, an with minimal collateral damage or civilian casu- aircraft, so it’s important to know how to HMM-262 pilot. “We, at minimum, were UNIFORM REGULATIONS IN OKINAWA TO SUBMIT A BRIEF, send an e-mail to okinawama- alties,” Blanton said. carry it externally, Yanity added. Water, supposed to conduct five lifts per pilot. The United States Forces, Japan, released USFJ Instruction 36- [email protected] or fax your request to DSN “We can go into a house and kill or capture food and ammunition are some of the guys on the ground were so efficient we 3003 dated June 1, prohibiting service members in Okinawa 645-3803. The Okinawa Marine accepts briefs from an enemy who lives there, without harming his things helicopters deliver to Marines in were able to do about 10 each.” from wearing combat utility uniforms , or equivalent , at nonprofit organizations only. The deadline for submit- wife or kids,” he added. commercial transportation venues like airports, train and bus ting a brief is noon every Friday. The Okinawa Marine exercise or war-time situations. Although not for qualifications, the stations. However, service members may wear the uniform reserves the right to edit all submitted material. During external load operations, an air- exercise gave the HST Marines an op- crew relays a helicopter’s distance from the portunity to refresh their skills with Lance Cpl. Adam Heltsley (left) and Cpl. Joshua T. Dunn catch the pendant, FOR THE DINING FACILITY SCHEDULE, VISIT HTTP://WWW.OKINAWA.USMC.MIL ground to pilots as the aircraft approaches external loads. also known as helicopter’s hook. Heltsley and Dunn are landing support and hovers so a Helicopter Support Team In order to make sure supplies are not specialists with Landing Support Company, 3rd TSB, 3rd MLG. 6 OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | JULY 21, 2006 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | JULY 21, 2006 7 Education key to preventing BATTLE sports injuries TESTED & Okinawa Marine Staff Consolidated Public Affairs Office Lance Cpl. Michael Wilson back crawls through mud underneath barb wire to begin Camp Schawb’s Engineer Course. The course is watered down the night before to make it more realistic for the Marines. CAMP FOSTER — While the clear, blue skies and freshly- cut fields of summer may beckon some to dust off their CLIMBING old team uniform and jump back into a sport, certain precautions must be taken to avoid serious injuries that might impact Marines’ careers. Athletes who haven’t consistently engaged in Graphic Lance by Delgado D. Karim Cpl. strenuous physical activity for a prolonged period are at a high risk for contracting sports injuries and regular activities immediately after minor overuse figuring it out afterwards.” should allow two to six weeks of physical training to injuries, said Lara. If someone continues to exercise, or Gunnery Sgt. Audfrey Robertson, a patient with the acclimate their bodies before involving themselves in “run off” the pain, further damage will occur. The only department clinic, said she realized the importance of a sport, explained Earl Strong, the fitness coordinator way to combat the inflammation is to rest the location education after leaving injuries from standard unit runs of Gunners Fitness Center. of the pain and only resume exercise when it subsides. untreated. She said she has been undergoing physical Sports injuries include skeletal injuries, joint and This may take several days. therapy at the clinic for three months and is likely to ligament damage, muscle and tendon strains, and soft Some general measures that may be taken to prevent never fully recover from her injuries. tissue injuries. These injuries can occur as a result of sports injuries include appropriate warm up and cool “I went on runs with my units three times each week, a hard force, blow or jolt that might come about after down exercises, avoiding hyperextension by keeping feet to the pavement, like every Marine does,” Robertson overstretching, repetitive friction, twisting or consistent the joints unlocked, and following the safety rules for said. “I never went to sick call until one morning I woke overuse. Faulty training techniques, improper equipment the chosen sport. up and could barely walk. Now I can’t run anymore.” or unstable surfaces may also contribute. Athletes should not hold off on proper preventative Robertson said the fear of appearing weak to other Overuse injuries are the most common type of injury techniques until the point where physical therapy is members of her unit and her stubborn Marine Corps treated at the physical therapy department of U.S. Naval necessary, Lara explained. nature led her to neglect an injury that is now likely to Hospital Okinawa, according to Petty Officer 2nd Class “Marines come in here on their last straw thinking impact the rest of her life. Allen Lara, a hospital corpsman with the department. physical therapy is going to be their savior, but we can “If I came earlier and figured out how to resolve the They can lead to permanent disability. only do so much. Proper education before getting in- issue, I wouldn’t be here right now. The Marine Corps Many fitness enthusiasts mistakenly return to their volved in physical activities is a lot more beneficial than always says ‘no pain, no gain.’ Don’t believe it.” Tax center provides free financial services

Lance Cpl. David Rogers many Marines is saving receipts The government receives records Okinawa Marine Staff of money spent on haircuts, uni- of this income from banks. A form items and other job-related taxpayer will owe money to the CAMP FOSTER — The Legal Ser- expenses, according to Sgt. Nicho- government if he or she forgets to vices Support Section’s Tax Center las S. Banks, the records manager use the bank statement of savings of 3rd Marine Logistics Group for the tax center. accounts while filing taxes. Pfc. Nicholas Bioni pulls himself across the Commander’s Rope Bridge while navigating Camp Schwab’s Engineer Course. Marines from the various Provost made filing taxes easy for many “Many of the people who For many young, first-time Marshal’s Office districts have engaged in the engineer and reconnaissance courses every Tuesday throughout July. Photos by Lance Cpl. W. Zach Griffith military taxpayers this year and decide to deduct expenses are taxpayers, there is often confu- wants taxpayers to stay informed misinformed,” Banks said. “One sion as to whether their parents during the off season. misconception about deductions are claiming them on their taxes, PMO tested in reconnaissance, engineer courses The tax center provides free is that a person can deduct busi- Banks said. Marines should be tax preparation services and ness related expenses.” sure of this before filing, as this Lance Cpl. Travis V. Easter emphasize the importance of good leadership.” electronic tax filing for all service Tax payers automatically re- can cause new Marines to illegally Okinawa Marine Staff The training brings Marines from every PMO district members on active duty for at ceive a $5,000 deduction from receive a bigger refund. together to build camaraderie between the units, said Sgt. least 30 days during the current their taxable income. Receipts are Service members may, howev- ilitary policemen with Marine Corps Base Wayne C. Abel, the acting staff noncommissioned officer- year. Retired military personnel only necessary if they have work- er, receive returns on money spent Camp Butler Provost Marshal’s Office tore in-charge of the training. and their family members are also related expenses that total more during permanent change of duty through the Camp Schwab Reconnaissance 1 The Marines started with the Engineer Course, which eligible for the free services. than this. Few Marines fall into station travel that the military did Mand Engineer Courses throughout July. consisted of various challenges, such as climbing steep During the 2005 tax season, this category, Banks said. not reimburse. The training was part of a month-long training hills, crossing 15-meter rope bridges, and low-crawling the tax center helped 5,392 cus- A person cannot deduct an ex- A highly recommended way evolution aimed at building combat readiness, leadership under more than 30 meters of barbed wire. tomers receive an accumulated pense for items that an allowance of lowering a person’s taxable skills and camaraderie. Once the Marines completed the Engineer Course, refund of about $7.56 million. or advance is provided for during income is to invest in the Thrift Teamwork was key in overcoming the courses’ many they moved on to Reconnaissance Course, which tests Tax center services saved taxpay- that year. For example, military Savings Plan, said Banks. TSP is obstacles, explained Cpl. Daniel Cancino, a military Marines’ endurance as they run across several hills of ers here a collective $713,872, the uniforms cannot be deducted due a retirement plan offered by the policeman with PMO. During each run of a course, all varying inclines. estimated total cost customers to the fact that an annual cloth- U.S. Government team members had to finish together to successfully “You have to already be conditioned to get through might have paid at private tax fil- ing allowance for the upkeep and “Money invested in the TSP is complete the training. these courses,” said Cpl. Joseph Cadwallder. “This training ing companies. replacement of uniforms is pro- not taxable,” he said. “It is a great Cancino said the intent was to encourage gives us the opportunity to test ourselves and learn how Now as the tax center Marines vided, said Sgt. Fitz P. Seraphin, way of saving money and lowering noncommissioned officers to take charge of their we would respond to (combat) situations.” lock the doors until next year, they the noncommissioned officer-in- your annual taxable income.” junior Marines and keep them focused on mission Abel said he was impressed with the level of motivation are offering some helpful advice to charge of the tax center. For more information, visit accomplishment. the Marines displayed when they finished the course. For more information about tax preparation services make next season even better for Many taxpayers don’t realize the tax center’s Web site at “An NCO’s duty is to lead by example,” he said. “This training is about being a Marine,” he said. “We offered by the Legal Services Support Section’s Tax Center, service members. that interest gained in savings http://www.3mlg.usmc.mil/tax- Cpl. Mark Coon gets ready to move to the next “Making sure the corporals and sergeants keep their are always deploying and we have to be ready for whatever visit http://www.3mlg.usmc.mil/taxcenter. A common mistake made by accounts is taxable, Banks said. center/index.htm. station during the Engineer Course at Camp Schwab. junior Marines in mind during the course helps re- the world throws at us.” 8 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | JULY 21, 2006 9

Air Force 1st Lt. Amy Burns mirrors teacher Youju Nose during a violin exercise at the Music School July 15. The Music School offers lessons to all experience levels.

STORY AND PHOTOS BY Lance Cpl. Karim Delgado lassically C trained On-base Music School provides venue for beginners, enthusiasts itting in a small room at the The school offers lessons for The ability to play an instrument is end of the hallway at the Music several instruments including piano, a valuable skill that transcends barri- School, 1st Lt. Jeremiah Barbre violin, flute, drums, clarinet, saxo- ers and is easier than learning a new Shas discovered his own way to unwind phone, guitar, and bass guitar. Voice language, Toyozato said. Teacher Minori Emil Javier from a demanding week at the office. lessons are also available for those “Music is the universal language. I Toyozato practices a (foreground) He finds solace here, strumming on his ages 16 and older. speak Japanese and you speak English, composition between listens to his acoustic guitar a gentle jazz rendition Instrument lessons are $95 per but there’s no difference in what we lessons. Toyozato student, 1st Lt. he says gets better with each lesson. month for any instrument, with each are saying when notes play, whether said she appreciates Jeremiah Barbre Barbre said he is grateful the school month comprised of four one-hour the fingers touching the piano keys are the chance to teach play an original affords him an on-base solution to lessons. All lessons are private, allow- yours or mine.” piano lessons to new piece Javier wrote. advance his guitar skills. The Music ing one-on-one interaction between While some adults may be in- students because it Barbre practiced School, on Camp Foster, provides student and teacher. fluenced by the notion that they’ve allows her to witness classical guitar for service members and their families The sense of accomplishment missed their chance to learn an in- another person’s 10 years before the opportunity to learn a musical gained from learning a new skill builds strument, Air Force 1st Lt. Amy Burns growth with the attending the instrument. Toyozato school, but just instrument. confidence and is a great way to offset said she hasn’t had any regrets since is a piano teacher for recently began While some students, such as the stresses of everyday life, explained she signed for her first lesson less than beginners with the lessons on jazz Barbre, arrive with musical experience, Minori Toyozato, a piano teacher for a month ago. school. guitar with Javier. the school caters to all learning levels, beginners. “It was a spontaneous decision for Javier is a guitar explained Aida Mendoza, a secretary “Music comes from the heart,” said me,” said the violin student on her teacher with the with the school. Toyozato, who has played piano since third lesson with the school. “I’m at the school. The minimum age requirement she was 4 years old. “It speaks to me very beginning stages right now, but for instrument lessons is 6 years old. when a student understands a lesson, it’s all so new and exciting. I can’t wait Adults are never too old to take up an because I believe they understand to be good enough for people to listen instrument, Mendoza said, adding themselves better with everything they to me without needing ear plugs.” she remembered one enthusiast who learn. (Students) come already with For more information about the waited until they were 60 years old to the raw passion; I am only here to help Music School, call Aida Mendoza at take their first lesson. them express it through music.” 645-8432. 10 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | JULY 21, 2006 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | JULY 21, 2006 11

STORY BY Lance Cpl. Warren Peace a taste of riginally sushi was made with salt and raw one of the most popular sushi restaurants on the island. The restaurants are normally decorated in a style remi- fish, and it took one to three years to prepare. It is now Marine Corps leaders such as Gen. Peter Pace, the Chair- niscent of ancient Japan. Oprepared in a matter of minutes with vinegar rice and man of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Commandant of Over the years however, some sushi restaurants have just about anything chefs can think of. the Marine Corps Gen. Michael W. Hagee, dined at the evolved into fast food facilities. Often known by foreigners Okinawa Today, sushi fans in Okinawa can enjoy various styles establishment. Today, pictures of those Marines decorate as sushi-go-rounds, kaiten zushi restaurants serve their of sushi at authentic and fast food sushi restaurants. the walls. dishes via a conveyor belt. This unique type of facility Originating in China during the 7th century, sushi has been known by many The multitude of restaurants here serve two main “Yoshihachi has tons of unique dishes and a laid-back allows guests to enjoy their sushi without ordering from types of sushi: nigiri sushi and maki sushi. atmosphere,” said Lance Cpl. Joshua M. Gendron. “It’s a waiter. Instead, customers just grab whatever appeals to Sushi Nigiri sushi is made of a small brick of rice typically really striking seeing all the pictures of Marines like the them from the line of plates passing in front of them. names and has evolved into a global delicacy. It has long been a mainstay of topped with a slice of seafood. Maki sushi is rice typi- commandant on the wall.” Whatever type of restaurant sushi eaters visit in cally wrapped around a slice of seafood. Most traditional restaurants require patrons to Okinawa, they are sure to find a taste and experience un- Okinawan cuisine and remains among the island’s many cultural staples. Among Americans, Yoshihachi, in Chatan Town, is remove their footwear and sit on the floor while dining. like any in the United States.

The first kaiten zushi, Mawaru Genroku Zushi, opened in 1958 in Osaka, Japan. Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso

Sushi is one of the most popular meals in Okinawa. It is even sold in the refrigerated section of convenience stores across the island. Lance by Photo Warren Cpl. Peace Photo by Lance Tetsuo Uehara is Cpl. Warren a sushi chef at DID YOU KNOW? Peace Yoshihachi sushi bar, a popular sushi restaurant Sushi contains a variety of nutritious among Americans toppings and fillings. in Okinawa. Sushi became popular in • Fish is an excellent source of protein and Japan during the Omega 3 fatty acids. 20th century due to its fast and easy • Seaweed is rich in iodine and complex preparation. Photo carbohydrates. A customer enjoys some “fast-food by Lance Cpl. Warren style” sushi at Ichiban Tei sushi Peace • Shellfish is rich in taurine, iron, calcium, restaurant in Mihama American Village, vitamin B1 and B2 and Vitamin A. Chatan Town. The restaurant is a kaiten zushi, a type of sushi bar that serves • Fruits and vegetables are rich in dietary dishes by way of a conveyor belt that fiber and potassium. allows costumers to grab the dish they want as it passes near them. Photo by • Fish eggs are rich in calcium, iron, taurine Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso and vitamin A. 12 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | JULY 21, 2006 OKINAWA MARINE | SPORTS | JULY 21, 2006 13 Fun& Eisa dancers entertain onlookers during the carnival while Games playing traditional drums. Photo by Cpl Guillermo E. Vargas Service members join thousands of Okinawans at Seaport Chatan Carnival

Cpl. Guillermo E. Vargas carnivals, the carnival featured several Okinawa Marine Staff traditional Okinawan games. In the game of Kingyosukui, par- mericans and Okinawans ticipants attempted to scoop goldfish gathered to enjoy traditional out of a small tub using a paper net. Okinawan games, food and en- Successful players were rewarded with Stinger shortstop Jonathan Smock drives the ball into the Atertainment at the 20th annual Seaport a fishy friend. outfield during the Southern Chatan Carnival June 16-17 at Sunset Dragon boat races were a popular Camp Commander’s Cup Beach in Chatan Town. attraction in the morning, and crowds Championship Tournament The carnival is an Okinawan cel- sat on the beach and watched Eisa final. Stinger took second place ebration of the sea that also marks the dancers in the afternoon until night- out of the eight team field. start of summer break for Okinawan fall. Photo by Lance Cpl. Travis V. Easter school children. When the The celebration featured traditional sky got dark Eisa performances and performances enough, a fire- from local bands. Eisa dancing is an works display “I like the Okinawan ritual that originated as a filled the air to mix of MRB dominates field, runs away memorial service for the dead. conclude the Throughout the day and evening, carnival. cultures. spectators watched dragon boat races The car- with softball title in Southern Camp and fireworks, and scavenged game nival pro- The carnival booths for prizes. A dragon boat is a vided service really brings Commander’s Cup Softball tourney traditional Okinawan row boat pow- members and MRB’S ered by about 20 men. their fami- Lance Cpl. Jonathan P. Krouse was lies a unique Okinawans Lance Cpl. Travis V. Easter points on the board in the face of MRB’s solid Okinawa Marine Staff simply out to enjoy the beach when he glimpse of and Marines defense. Stinger managed a couple of base hits, stumbled upon the carnival. He said he Okinawan but most of their players didn’t make it past felt fortunate to find the carnival. traditions, together.” ed by team captain “Dazzling Dave” second base. “I like the mix of cultures,” Krouse said Lance Harris’ three hit, two RBI performance, “We just couldn’t break with the bats,” said said. “The carnival really brings Cpl. Craig M. LMateriel Readiness Battalion routed Stinger first basemen Stephen Ross. “We kept LANCE CPL. Stinger Battery, 17-0, to claim the Southern hitting the ball straight to their defense, and we Eisa dancers perform at the Seaport Chatan Carnival July 16 at Sunset Okinawans and Marines together.” Wilson. JONATHAN P. KROUSE Camp Commander’s Cup softball title on MCAS ended up running out of gas.” Beach in Chatan Town. Photo by Lance Cpl. David Rogers Many Americans at the carnival said Okinawan CUP they enjoyed the Okinawan cooking. festivals are Futenma July 17. MRB continued their onslaught in the bot- An Okinawan girl “We came for the food,” said Air rooted in MRB, who maintained its undefeated record tom of the sixth adding five more runs. attempts to throw a ball Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Cruz, who ancient customs. Traditionally, many in intramural softball play, cruised to the cham- Richard Krause, a three time All-Marine in a hole and win a prize. brought his wife and two daughters festivals celebrated hopes of a good pionship, defeating its first three opponents Softball pitcher, capped off a dominant perfor- Many game booths were to the event. “Local carnivals like this harvest season. Now what was once a — Vice Squad, Ice Pack and Headquarters and mance in the seventh, holding down the Stinger similar to those found at build good relations between Ameri- prayer for an abundance of crops serves Service Battalion — in dominant fashion. Eight batters to complete the shutout. U.S. carnivals. Photo by cans and Okinawans because it brings as a gateway for friendship. teams from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Harris complimented Stinger on their hard Cpl Guillermo E. Vargas us together for a good time.” “I came to the beach and got a carni- and Camps Kinser and Foster participated in work and never say die attitude. Although some of the game booths val out of it,” said Wilson. “I had an RUNS the double-elimination tournament. “They knew what they had to do in order to were similar to those found in U.S. awesome time.” MRB continued their tournament suprem- get to the championship, and they did it,” Har- acy in the championship game, jumping out to ris said. “Stinger showed great effort, and they a seven run lead in the first inning. never stopped playing. They are a good team.” Stinger held MRB in the second, but busi- Harris said his team plans on playing sound ness picked up in the third inning when MRB softball and defending their perfect record in scored four runs, increasing their lead to 11. future tournaments. Stinger, who battled their way to the cham- “We’re going to be confidant but not cocky,” OVER pionship in the losers’ bracket, couldn’t put he said. 14 OKINAWA MARINE | MARKETPLACE | JULY 21, 2006

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