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Northfield Airfield, S.C. | Australian army Around the Capt. Stuart Ware, right, chief officer for aerial delivery systems unit, RAAF Base Richmond in Sydney, Australia, counts down before U.S. Marine, Air Force, and Australian army parachutists jump from a C-17 Globemaster III during a joint service exercise For more Marine Corps stories and photos, July 12. Photo by Airman 1st CorpSvisit http://www.marines.mil Class Nicholas Pilch

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. |A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter belonging to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 166 (Rein.), Marine Aircraft Group 16, flies over desert terrain during a training operation July 20. Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica N. Aranda

SHIROKYI LAN TRAINING RANGE, Ukraine Cpl. Austin R. Embleton, G Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, responds to a question about the M-240G machine gun from a Georgian soldier during Exercise Sea Breeze July 11. Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donald E. Preston

ARLINGTON, Va. | “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, plays prior to a speech delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates at the Marine Corps Association dinner at the Crystal Gateway Marriott July 18. Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Molly A. Burgess Okinawa Marine | Opinion & Editorial | July 27, 2007  Simple steps can prevent career-threatening injuries

Lance Cpl. Robert C. Frenke cal discharge, which worried me more than sometimes make. It would be foolish to take on anything. I was unsure of what I would do if a professional football player if you are not one ports and other physical activities go hand I had been discharged. Thankfully, I was not yourself; and an average person would be an in hand with service members. From a discharged and will continue to stay in the idiot to spar with Jackie Chan. Sgame of football to scuba diving, we as Corps as long as I continue to improve. But not To me, safety comes down to two factors: service members will try almost anything for a having a choice in the matter is not something preparation and protection. good time. I enjoy. My friend lost his daughter and her boyfriend Safety should be top priority in all activities I go through physical therapy three times a in a snowmobile accident. They went out at to help prevent accidents. Some are less serious week and to the hospital constantly. I am lim- night and didn’t bother checking the headlights than others, but most can be avoided by taking ited in what I can do both at work and at home. I before leaving. On their way home, they ran the proper precautions. can’t even walk or stand for long periods of time into side railing and off the cliff near her house. I know this first hand. I am recovering without feeling a significant amount of pain. They died before the ambulance arrived. from two recent surgical procedures because If people approached recreational activi- I’m not saying that all injuries are prevent- of a sports injury. The injury could have been ties like they approached battle, fewer injuries able or even foreseeable, but if we take the time avoided if I took proper safety precautions would occur. I wouldn’t go into a war zone to invest in our own safety, there will be fewer and the game seriously. Now, I am paying the without making sure I had my weapon, flak incidents. consequences. jacket and Kevlar for protection. It would be Most people, especially service members, As a result of the surgeries, the muscles in foolish and basically be committing suicide. are role models for at least one person. So, my knee are damaged, and I have screws and So, why get on your bike without a helmet or why not set the example by ensuring we make pins in it. I also had a hole that went deep into go play soccer without cleats and shin guards? safety important in all aspects of our lives. the knee, which required cleaning twice a day. Going above your experience level in rec- Frenke is a staff member of the “Okinawa I could have received an immediate medi- reational sports is another mistake Marines Marine” newspaper. Sempertoons Created by Gunnery Sgt. Charles Wolf

marine corps fact check uniform starching

I read in the Marine Corps uniform regulations that starching the camouflage utility uniform is authorized at the individual’s discretion, but everyone I ask says it Q: is not authorized? Can you tell me who is right? According to Marine Corps Order P1020.34G, Marine Corps Uniform Regulations, the starching of the current combat utility uniform is not authorized. The order states in chapter 10, paragraph 10104, that the use of starch, sizing or any process that involves dry-cleaning or a steam press will adversely A: affect the treatment and durability of the uniform and therefore is not authorized. The order also states in the same paragraph that the use of starching and sizing of the “camouflage” utility uniform is authorized. All references in the order to the “camouflage utility” uniform, vice “combat utility,” refer to the previous green camouflage utility uniform that, as of Oct. 1, is not authorized for wear.

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The appearance of advertising in this newspaper, including inserts of [email protected] or write to us at Public Affairs Office, H&S BN MCB PAO, Best Tabloid Format Newspaper supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, Unit 35002, FPO AP 96373-5002. Design Editor Justin Zaun  Okinawa Marine | News | July 27, 2007 briefs 1st MAW units earn Corps-wide awards Officer PME Cpl. Warren Peace award. Marine Medium He- efforts, but he emphasized 1st The College of Continuing Education an- okinawa marine staff licopter Squadron 262 won MAW’s management of their nounces the convening of Expeditionary the Edward C. Dyer Medium responsibilities while they sup- Warfare School and Command and Staff CAMP FOSTER — The Marine Helicopter Squadron of the port the war in the Middle East, College. Enrollment is underway for the 2008 Corps Aviation Association re- Year award. Marine Heavy which falls outside their area of academic year which will begin Oct. 1. Both pro- fessional military education courses are taught cently named three 1st Marine Helicopter Squadron 363 won responsibility. in one two-hour class per week. To enroll, please Aircraft Wing units as recipi- the Commandant’s Aviation “Not to diminish the other contact the College of Continuing Education ents of Corps-wide awards for Trophy. wings’ accomplishments be- office at 645-2230 or e-mail jhopkins@cots. their distinguished achieve- Wing officials credit the cause they are flowing through com or [email protected]. The CCE schedule ments during 2007. units’ success with the wing’s Operation Iraqi Freedom and is available at http://mcu.mcbbutler.usmc.mil. Each year, the MCAA Avia- accomplishments in its large Operation Enduring Freedom Seminars will be available on all Marine Corps tion Awards Program honors area of responsibility, which at a cyclic rate with great suc- bases on Okinawa, as well as Camp Fuji, Marine fixed wing and rotary wing covers 52 percent of the globe. cess,” he said. “However, we are Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and in Korea. aviation units and individuals “The awards are indicative of actively supporting both OEF in 26 categories. Twenty-four 1st MAW’s efforts to support the and OIF while maintaining Recruiter assistants of the MCAA awards bear the (U.S. Pacific Command) The- our commitment to our area of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Twin Cities is looking for motivated Marines (sergeant name of a former Marine in ater Security Cooperation Plan responsibility.” and below) to assist the recruiting effort for honor of his significant con- and the (Marine Forces Pacific) The squadrons are sched- 30 days by serving as recruiter assistants for tributions to Marine Corps Struggle for Influence strategy,” uled to accept their awards North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Aviation. said Col. John Walsh, the wing’s at the Marine Corps Aviation Wisconsin. Marines interested may request per- 1st Stinger Battery won the operations officer. Association 2007 Symposium mission from their command. Composite score Edward S. Fris Air Command Walsh acknowledged 2nd and Reunion in Reno, Nev. bonus points, Meritorious Masts, Certificates and Control Unit of the Year and 3rd MAWs’ phenomenal Oct. 18-20. of Commendation and many other incentives are available to successful applicants. For more information, call (612) 725-3209/3236 or e-mail [email protected]. MTACS-18 welcomes new commander MARINE CORPS AIR STA- next serve as the information pharmacist position TION FUTENMA — Lt. Col. management officer for 1st The U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa is seeking a licensed pharmacist for a contract position. Curtis A. Strader assumed Marine Aircraft Wing. Applicants must be a U.S.-registered pharmacist command of Marine Corps Strader arrived from the currently in good standing. For more informa- Tactical Air Command Squad- Pentagon in Washington, tion, call James Teruya at 643-7464. ron 18 from Lt. Col. George D.C., where he served as the S. Williams in a change of division chief for land do- Aladdin Jr. audition registration command ceremony here main in the Office of the As- The Pacific Okinawa Players are looking for July 24. sistant Secretary of Defense talented 8-19 year-olds to cast in a performance of Williams, who commanded for Homeland Defense and Strader Williams Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.” To register for an audition, the unit since July 2005, will America’s Security Affairs. visit the Performing Arts Auditorium on Camp Foster July 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. For more informa- tion, visit http://www.pops-okinawa.org. Camp Foster Young Marines uniform donations personnel and visitors enter the The Camp Foster Young Marines is tak- camp through gate ing Marines Corps service alpha, bravo and 5 July 24. Gate 5, charlie uniform donations for both males and the Commissary females. All donations can be dropped off at Gate, and gate 1B, the Camp Foster Young Marines (Building the Sergeant Major 5674) on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more Gate, is scheduled information, call 645-3397. to close for Football camp renovations Aug. 1 and reopen Jan. 31. Kubasaki High School will host a football The closure is part camp on campus Aug. 6-10 from 8 a.m. to noon of a three-phase for students in grades 3-8. For enrollment fees gate improvement and registration dates, call 622-8456. project. Photo by Cpl. Warren Peace Kuwae Preschool registration Kuwae Preschool on Camp Lester has open- ings for its upcoming school year. The school GATE from pg 1 only two or three on other bas- venience,” he said. “We have offers a developmentally appropriate curricu- be open as usual from 6 a.m. es, and a small inconvenience weighed the risks and the ben- lum to Status of Forces Agreement children to 12 a.m. is well worth the security im- efits. There are 4,900 residences ages 3-5. For registration information, e-mail Murphy acknowledged the provements when the project here, 2,500 students during the school at [email protected] or call closures may be a nuisance to is complete. school season and 14,000 people Maribel Castro at (090) 8291-7565. some, but he said there are 11 “We (base officials) acknowl- working here on a daily basis active gates here compared to edge it is going to be an incon- that need to be protected.” Okinawa Lacrosse Club The Okinawa Lacrosse Club plays men’s and women’s games each Sunday from noon to 2:30 p.m. on the multi-purpose fields next to Gunners FROG from pg 1 gear is far lighter than the combat utilities and Gym on Camp Foster. Anyone interested in The second level includes a flame resistant allows for greater freedom of movement.” playing is invited. Players new to the sport are combat shirt and trouser assembly intended for U.S. Central Command began fielding the also welcome. use in combat situations. For garrison environ- first level of gear in January and is scheduled ments, flame resistant coveralls or a flight suit to be complete by September. Fielding of the TO SUBMIT A BRIEF, send an e-mail to will be issued. second level began in April and is scheduled [email protected], or fax your Early reviews of the gear have been positive. to be complete by April 2008. request to 645-3803. The deadline for submitting “I personally love the gear,” said Cpl. Justin Information about the new gear can be ac- a brief is noon every Friday. The Okinawa Marine Converse, a member of the Camp Foster Provost cessed at the MARCORSYSCOM Web site reserves the right to edit all submitted material. Marshal’s Office Special Reaction Team. “The http://www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil. Okinawa Marine | News | July 27, 2007  Safety officials stress hydration

Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac okinawa marine staff

CAMP LESTER — The temperatures and hu- midity on Okinawa during the summer are “no joke” and can even be deadly for those who fail to properly hydrate themselves and take precautions to avoid heat injuries, safety officials said recently. As summer temperatures are reaching their peak on Okinawa, personnel with U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa are warning people about the serious risks associated with the heat. “To maintain and ensure proper organ func- tion, a certain amount of water must be con- sumed each day,” said Andrea Deen-Hampton, a health promo- critical tion specialist with USNH. A stack of Marines with A Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, prepares to clear a room during Military Operations in Urban Terrain training July 19 at the Central Training Area’s Combat Town. days of Water is essential to the hu- Photos by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein summer man body. Bones, blood, mus- cles, lungs and the brain are composed of anywhere from 70 to 90 percent water. 9th ESB brings Marines up A common belief is that an individual only has to drink water during or after exercise, but even in an office environment a person expends water by breathing and the water to speed on urban combat must be replaced, said Deen-Hampton. The average person should consume 4-8 Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein Iraq veteran. ounces of water every hour, she said. If a per- okinawa marine staff The EOD instructors son is running or exercising, the amount of formed the Marines into water consumption needs to be increased to CENTRAL TRAINING four and three-man stacks one quart per hour. AREA — A platoon of and guided them through Along with educating military personnel mostly junior combat en- room-clearing operations, about the amount of water they need, the gineers with 9th Engineer according to Capt. Matthew Health Promotion Office also works to dispel Support Battalion’s Alpha Middleton, EOD’s platoon other common myths surrounding hydra- Company took to the dirt commander. After each at- tion. roads and hollowed-out tempt, instructors critiqued “There is a common belief among many buildings of Combat Town their performance. that you can just drink Gatorade instead of in the Central Training The instructors stressed water, that Gatorade does everything water Area July 19 for a lesson in the importance of perform- can and more, which is not true,” said Deen- urban combat. ing the techniques slowly Hampton. When a large number of because rushing can cause Though sports drinks are an excellent the company’s more expe- Marines to apply their com- source of electrolytes and can help prevent rienced Marines recently bat skills ineffectively. heat injuries during exercise, they contain attached to Combat Logis- “You start out slow, and many unnecessary sugars and fats and should tics Battalion 4 in prepara- speed comes with confi- not be used for water replacement, she said. tion for a deployment to the Marines search an area during dence and experience,” said the training, which focused Water is essential for cell make-up, Deen- Central Command area of Middleton, an Iraq veteran. on improving close-quarters Hampton explained. Sports drinks are gener- responsibility, the company combat skills. He said Marines need to ally recommended in small amounts and only was left mostly with Ma- learn to “only move as fast after exercising for an hour or more. rines relatively new to the tary occupational specialty as they can shoot.” He said “The best way to properly gauge the amount fleet. school),” Bucholtz said. “We many Marines new to room of water you need is by monitoring your urine The need to bring these went out there to start with clearing have a tendency color,” said Deen-Hampton. Marines up to speed quick- the basics and see what to charge through a room The optimal urine color is a light pale yel- ly led company leaders to level they were at. The faster than they are able to low, she said. The darker the urine the more organize the training to training will become more identify and engage targets. water a person should drink to achieve proper improve the Marines’ close difficult in the future.” “We were able to stop at hydration. quarters combat skills to Cpl. Jaime R. Mendoza, any time and evaluate what Ultimately, proper hydration is important prepare them for future the company’s lone remain- we did, which helped a no matter what the setting or activity. combat operations, said 2nd ing noncommissioned offi- lot,” said Lance Cpl. David “Whether a person is running for physical Lt. Alexis Bucholtz, platoon cer, organized the training Abell, a combat engineer training or just relaxing on a beach, they still commander for 1st Platoon. and called on the combat with the company. need to drink water,” said Deen-Hampton. The Marines conducted experience and knowledge Abell said many of the “Everybody sweats and burns calories dif- Military Operations in of instructors from 9th Marines in the company ferently. It’s a person’s own responsibility Urban Terrain exercises ESB’s Explosive Ordnance had not conducted MOUT to make sure they are consuming the right that focused on basic room- Disposal Platoon to make since Marine Combat amount of water.” clearing and weapons han- the training as realistic as Training and the expertise For more information about hydration, con- dling techniques, she said. possible. “EOD are some of the EOD instructors provid- tact the Camp Lester Naval Medical Hospital’s “Most of the Marines the best trained Marines ed helped to advance their Health Promotions Office at 643-7906. here are right out of (mili- around,” said Mendoza, an skills.  Okinawa Marine | NEWS | July 27, 2007 Division Headquarters Bn. welcomes new commander

Lance Cpl. Robert C. Frenke Connally began his career with executive officer and regimental okinawa marine staff 5th Battalion, 10th Marine Regi- operations officer. ment, where he served as a liaison In 2003, he assumed duties as CAMP COURTNEY — Col. officer, fire direction officer, commanding officer for 3rd Bat- Thomas J. Connally took com- platoon commander and executive talion, 11th Marines Provisional mand of Headquarters Battalion, officer. Military Police, (reinforced) and 3rd Marine Division, from Col. Among his career highlights, deployed to Ramadi, Iraq during James E. Reilly during a change of Connally served with 11th Marine Operation Iraqi Freedom. command ceremony here July 24. Connally Reilly Regiment as the regimental fire Connally’s personal decorations Reilly, who took command in direction officer in 1990 during include the Bronze Star, Meritori- July 2005, will go on to serve at tionary Force where he served as Operations Desert Shield and ous Service Medal with two gold U.S. Pacific Command, Camp the III MEF fires coordinator since Desert Storm. stars, the Joint Service Commen- Smith, Hawaii, as the deputy July 2006. He will also now serve He also served as commanding dation Medal, the Navy and Ma- director of Strategic Plans Division as the camp commander for Camp officer of Marine Corps Secu- rine Corps Commendation Medal and plans director of Standing Courtney. rity Forces Company, Naval Air with one gold star, the Navy and Joint Forces Headquarters. Connally is a graduate of the Station Keflavic, Iceland in 1996 Marine Corps Achievement Medal Connally arrived at the battal- U.S. Naval Academy and gradu- before returning to 11th Marines and the Combat Action Ribbon ion from the III Marine Expedi- ated in 1984. where he served as a battalion with one gold star. Malaysian soldiers lead Marines through jungle course

Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso okinawa marine staff

PA H A NG, Malaysia — Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force’s Spe- cial Operations Training Group participated in the Royal Malaysian Army’s Jungle Survival Course July 6 at Sungai Lembing Jungle. The evolution was part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2007, an annual series of bilateral mari- time exercises between the United States and six Southeast Asia nations. “(The course) was a good opportunity to learn and enhance our jungle survival skills, which is second nature to the 9th Royal Malay Regiment,” said Marine Capt. Za- her Bouza, the officer- in-charge of the CARAT SOTG detachment. “Al- Cpl. Jose Betancourt, a coxswain with III Marine Expeditionary Force’s Special Operations Training Group, helps set an animal trap though it was a one-day July 6 during a jungle survival course with the Royal Malaysian Army at Sungai Lembing Jungle. Photos by Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso training evolution, we learned and experienced Bin Shefei, the officer-in- followed a very common lives one day,” said Marine new skill sets that we charge of the course. “The sense approach to jungle Cpl. Jose Betancourt, a wouldn’t have had an op- instinct to survive is criti- survival, said Marine coxswain with SOTG. portunity to be exposed to cal. Without it, all hope is Pfc. Clemente Moreno, an The final portion of otherwise.” lost. But if someone has administration clerk with the course covered com- During the course, sur- it, they will find a way to SOTG. However, t hey bat tracking, a series of vival instructors with the live even if they’ve never were not things the Ma- techniques used to track Malay regiment taught gone through this kind of rines would have likely or evade men or animals. the Marines techniques training.” thought of on their own, The Marines learned to to overcome the mental Instructors taught the he said. find signs of movement in and physical challenges of Marines how to make a For example, the Malay- the jungle and then track surviving in a jungle. They fire using natural resourc- sians taught the Marines them to their origin. began the course by stress- es, set traps to capture what jungle plants are CAR AT 2007, which ing the importance of an food and cook it so it can edible, which ones are not also involves Brunei, In- individual’s will power. remain edible for up to and simple ways to tell donesia, the Philippines, “Above all else, a sol- one week. the difference between Singapore and Thailand, Lance Cpl. Joseph Hinojosa, dier has to have the will Most of the individual the two. is designed to enhance the a small craft mechanic, to survive,” said Malay- skills were not too dif- “What they taught us operational readiness of attempts to start a fire using sian Army Capt. Zulkifli ficult in themselves and could definitely save our the participating forces. a rock and bamboo moss. Okinawa Marine | NEWS | July 27, 2007  R&S platoon conducts concealed weapons training

Lance Cpl. David Rogers okinawa marine staff

CAMP HANSEN — When Marines enter a com- bat zone, they often waste little time engaging their enemies with overwhelming force. But sometimes the mission requires a clandestine force focused on avoiding contact. To enhance this ability to operate covertly, Marines of 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, conducted con- cealed weapons training July 19-20 on Camp Hansen’s Range 18. The training, designed to improve the Ma- rines’ ability to operate armed while wearing civilian clothes, was part of a larger five-week Maritime Strike Force Reconnaissance and Surveillance Course. Led by III Marine Expe- ditionary Force’s Special Operations Training Group, the course covers the use of recon- naissance operations in urban environments, according to Gunnery Sgt. David Jarvis, the course’s chief instructor. Urban reconnaissance missions require Petty Officer Third Class Andrew Warner, a special amphibious reconnaissance corpsman, draws a concealed the Marines to conduct covert surveillance M-9 pistol during concealed weapons training July 19 on Camp Hansen’s Range 18. Photo by Lance Cpl. David Rogers on high value targets and their surrounding area. The R&S platoon has a mission that, in During the training, instructors refreshed Marines to conduct simulated missions on a best-case scenario, avoids enemy contact the platoon’s muscle memory on the M-9 9mm Camps Schwab, Courtney and Foster. completely, Jarvis said. pistol and M-4 carbine through firing drills SOTG conducts the course twice a year The concealed weapons portion of the on stationary targets. After a brief period of when an R&S platoon rotates into the 31st course is a way of preparing the Marines for familiarization firing, the instructors taught Marine Expeditionary Unit pre-deployment the worst possible scenario — one in which the Marines how to carry and draw concealed training cycle. The platoon will soon serve a their cover is compromised and they have to pistols. six-month tour with the 31st MEU, replacing engage enemy forces. The five-week R&S course will also require the current R&S platoon.

All-Marine Message sets new MCMAP belt requirements

Lance Cpl. Robert C. Frenke ing skills and character Corps Martial Arts Program. okinawa marine staff that all commanders should It brings together physical be utilizing to its fullest discipline, and teaches dif- CAMP FOSTER — A re- potential.” ferent techniques in rifle cent All-Marine Message The message sets the first & bayonet, edged weapons, requires all Marines, active belt requirement deadlines weapons of opportunity and and reserve, to earn a tan since MCMAP replaced the unarmed combat. belt under the Marine Corps Linear Infighting Neural In addition to learning Martial Arts Program by the Override Engagement Com- new and more advanced end of 2007. Additionally, bat System in 2002. martial arts techniques to the message requires all In the message, Con- attain each belt, Marines Marines in the infantry to way noted the physical must also meet other re- complete green belt training, and character discipline quirements such as complet- and all other combat arms requirements in the pro- ing Marine Corps Institute Marines to complete grey gram, stating the latter is courses and Professional belt by the end of 2008. what commanders should Military Education, accord- Commandant of the Ma- emphasize most. ing to the order. rine Corps General James “The character discipline “The new guidance em- T. Conway expressed his is the bedrock of MCMAP,” phasizes to units how im- support for the MCMAP pro- he stated. “It has, at its cen- portant the MCMAP system gram and disseminated the ter, the Marine Corps ethos is when it comes to building new guidance by releasing that includes our core val- the mental and character ALMAR 034/07 July 16. ues of honor, courage and disciplines,” said Gunnery “MCMAP is integral to commitment, as well as the Sgt. Norberto P. Rodrigues, the development and sus- legacy of selfless and honor- the Provost Marshal’s Of- tainment of our warrior able service passed on from fice training chief on Camp ethos and it continues to be one generation of Marines to Kinser. “Units need to under- updated based on lessons the next.” stand that MCMAP training Pfc. Lorenzo Olvera performs a hip toss on Sgt. Melinda learned to better prepare The program is aimed will enhance the personal Muñoz during remedial grey belt training July 20. A Marines for the challenges at helping Marines win development of each Marine recent All-Marine Message requires all Marines, active and reserve, to earn a tan belt under the Marine Corps of current and future battle- battles and molding them in a team framework. It is Martial Arts Program by the end of 2007. Olvera and fields,” Conway stated in the into quality citizens, ac- designed to enhance unit co- Muñoz are with Headquarters and Service Battalion, message. “It is a key asset in cording to Marine Corps hesion, esprit de corps, and Marine Corps Base. Photo by Cpl. Warren Peace developing both war-fight- Order 1500.54A, Marine combat effectiveness.” 10 Okinawa Marine | FEATURE | July 27, 2007

Australian soldiers and U.S. Marines and sailors stream out of the tree- line toward the Raspberry Creek urban terrain facility June 26. Down Under with Company E

Lance Cpl. Eric D. Arndt June 22, Day One 31st marine expeditionary unit Right away, everyone’s getting wet. undreds of pounds of gear, The naval landing craft deliv- weapons and equipment ers its payload of personnel just Hhave been checked, re- short of shore, requiring the checked and packed away. Night service members to wade through vision devices have been tested, waist-high waters to reach land. weapons have been cleaned, and “We knew it was going to be food and water for the next few a mental challenge,” said 1st days have been issued. Rucksacks Lt. Brian S. Williams, the Co. E line the passageways of the ship. executive officer. “I think we all The Marines and sailors of joined the Marine Corps to chal- California-based Company E, lenge ourselves, and during these Battalion Landing Team 2nd field operations, we’re constantly Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, trying to push our own limits.” currently with the 31st Marine The unit reaches shore and Expeditionary Unit, are as pre- patrols down the road before set- pared and ready for their mission ting up a 360-degree defense and as possible. settling in for the night. The devil dogs accompany Marines and sailors attempt to dry their new comrades – the Aus- their soaked feet and boots around a Day Two tralian soldiers of 2nd Battal- fire June 23 while awaiting transport. The rain, which has fallen staging area run by Combat to watching the way you guys wait several hours for their to the Raspberry Creek training ion, Royal Australian Regiment throughout the night, continues, Logistics Battalion 31 to await work,” says Australian Army Cpl. simulated casualties to be revived facility. – down a ladder and into a U.S. still occupy the area and must be and despite waterproof jackets transportation by 7-ton trucks Christopher N. Barry, a signals before continuing. The company takes up a posi- naval landing craft, disembark- eliminated. and sleeping bags, the company is to an airfield further inland. detachment commander with The movement to contact con- tion in an already cleared sector ing the HMAS Kanimbla. The The Marines and sailors of pretty wet. There, helicopters from Marine 2RAR and one of Co. E’s radio op- tinues with all efforts focused on of buildings and begins working Australian ship that has served Co. E and the Australian soldiers “(Weather is) one of those Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 erators. “We all do things slightly positioning the Marines to com- their way through the rest. The as their home for the past 10 days of 2RAR have been tasked with things about being a Marine that (reinforced) will take them to the different, and (I just want to iron) mence the attack upon Objective Kamarian forces are holed up in now releases them toward shores moving to and routing out the you’ve got to deal with,” says Cpl. insertion point. that out so we’re all on the same Cowboy the next day. a three-story building on the op- where enemies wait. Kamarian stronghold, a city in David A. Stocker, a team leader As vehicles sporadically arrive sheet of paper.” The troops settle down for the posite side of town. But there are no real enemies, Raspberry Creek code-named with Weapons Platoon, Co. E. and transport the men inland, The helicopters set down in a night approximately two kilome- The fight ensues, and Co. E no real chaos. There will be no Objective Cowboy. “Nobody likes to be in (rainy those remaining behind construct meadow illuminated only by the ters from the target. finally gets to sink its teeth into actual fire fights. Their movement to the target conditions), but it adds to it. This shelters and fires, trying to dry moon and stars, and the Marines what they have waited over half a It’s Exercise Talisman Saber will not go unopposed. is weather that we can’t experi- their feet and gear. The rain lets rally up, using their night vision Day Five week to devour. Through a com- 2007, a monumental two-week ex- In their way are Marines from ence in California all the time, so up for a few hours, but the Ma- to navigate through the night. It rained through the night, bination of assaults by the com- ercise formulated to demonstrate the 1st Battalion, 25th Marine being out here kind of preps (us) rines remain damp. No more waiting. No more and when it’s time to step off, pany, 2RAR, and other elements to U.S. and Australian military Regiment, acting as the Kamarian for other operations.” “Anytime you’re cold, wet or standing by. This is when the plot there is no illumination. of BLT 2/1, the coalition forces leaders how their units work to- military. Their mission is to hold The company and its attach- hungry, it challenges you men- thickens, and Co. E knows it. The company moves slowly at accomplish their mission. gether in a combat scenario. off the assault by coalition forces. ments pack up and move to a tally and physically, but Marines “The only thought should be first, in a column, keeping close “By getting pushed to our The location for the exercise continue to push through and on mission accomplishment and distance to men they can more limits and discovering our weak- is the Shoalwater Bay training execute,” Williams says. the Marines to your left and your easily feel than see. nesses, we now know what we area, an area larger than the The last of the Marines, sailors, right,” Williams says. “We wanted to get out there need to improve upon,” Williams state of Rhode Island. Comprised and Australian soldiers arrive at and show what we were truly ca- explains. “I think the conditions of swamps, forests, mountains, the air strip after dark and trek Day Four pable of as a fighting force, bring were set for realistic operations, grassy plains, roads and an through the swamp to a bivouac Before sunrise, Co. E is on the all of our assets to bear upon completely. I think the exercise elaborate urban combat training site. move. It’s not long before their the enemy,” Williams said later. was a success.” area, it’s got everything needed to progress is halted. The company “When you’re working with a Williams also conveyed his act out a war without the mess of Day Three falls under attack from the Ka- joint unit, whether it be our Army thoughts of 2RAR and the Austra- actual combat. The weather is decent, or at marians. or a foreign force, you always lian forces the company worked The scripted conflict for Talis- least it’s not raining. The Marines respond as Ma- want to one-up the other guy, set with during the exercise. man Saber lies between two The Marines pack their gear rines do, forming up to face the the bar higher than the other.” “I’m very impressed with the fictional countries, dictator-led and take to the road before dawn enemy and assault through the Dawn comes and the company Australians,” Williams says. “Be- Kamaria and coalition ally Legais. where they move close enough to forest. They engage fiercely until moves forward to a tree-line ing a force of only approximately Coalition forces have executed the air strip to see the helicopters the encounter is called off by per- where they stop and await orders 51,000 in their country, they have land, sea and air attacks against arrive to take them to their mis- sonnel from the exercise’s White to join the attack, already in many similar traits to the United the Kamarian military forces and sion insertion point. Cell, a team that acts similar to progress. States Marine Corps, namely the severely crippled their ability to The Australians are eager to referees during Talisman Saber. After about an hour and a esprit de corps, their tactics out take military action against Le- see what the Marines can do too. According to the rules of the half, the company receives the in the field, (and being) extremely gais. But Kamarian ground units Company E Marines and sailors move to an airstrip prior to a mission June 24. “I (am) just looking forward engagement, the company must go-ahead. They traverse up a hill professional and proficient.” Okinawa Marine | FEATURE | July 27, 2007 11

Marines and sailors with Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, and Australian soldiers with 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment load up on helicopters from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (reinforced) to insert into a mission area June 24 during Exercise Talisman Saber 2007. The exercise is a joint bilateral exercise between Australian and U.S. armed forces. Photos by Lance Cpl. Eric D. Arndt to watching the way you guys wait several hours for their to the Raspberry Creek training work,” says Australian Army Cpl. simulated casualties to be revived facility. Christopher N. Barry, a signals before continuing. The company takes up a posi- detachment commander with The movement to contact con- tion in an already cleared sector 2RAR and one of Co. E’s radio op- tinues with all efforts focused on of buildings and begins working erators. “We all do things slightly positioning the Marines to com- their way through the rest. The different, and (I just want to iron) mence the attack upon Objective Kamarian forces are holed up in that out so we’re all on the same Cowboy the next day. a three-story building on the op- sheet of paper.” The troops settle down for the posite side of town. The helicopters set down in a night approximately two kilome- The fight ensues, and Co. E meadow illuminated only by the ters from the target. finally gets to sink its teeth into moon and stars, and the Marines what they have waited over half a rally up, using their night vision Day Five week to devour. Through a com- to navigate through the night. It rained through the night, bination of assaults by the com- No more waiting. No more and when it’s time to step off, pany, 2RAR, and other elements standing by. This is when the plot there is no illumination. of BLT 2/1, the coalition forces thickens, and Co. E knows it. The company moves slowly at accomplish their mission. “The only thought should be first, in a column, keeping close “By getting pushed to our on mission accomplishment and distance to men they can more limits and discovering our weak- the Marines to your left and your easily feel than see. nesses, we now know what we right,” Williams says. “We wanted to get out there need to improve upon,” Williams and show what we were truly ca- explains. “I think the conditions Day Four pable of as a fighting force, bring were set for realistic operations, Before sunrise, Co. E is on the all of our assets to bear upon completely. I think the exercise move. It’s not long before their the enemy,” Williams said later. was a success.” progress is halted. The company “When you’re working with a Williams also conveyed his falls under attack from the Ka- joint unit, whether it be our Army thoughts of 2RAR and the Austra- marians. or a foreign force, you always lian forces the company worked The Marines respond as Ma- want to one-up the other guy, set with during the exercise. rines do, forming up to face the the bar higher than the other.” “I’m very impressed with the Marines and sailors disembark a U.S. naval landing enemy and assault through the Dawn comes and the company Australians,” Williams says. “Be- craft June 22. forest. They engage fiercely until moves forward to a tree-line ing a force of only approximately the encounter is called off by per- where they stop and await orders 51,000 in their country, they have sonnel from the exercise’s White to join the attack, already in many similar traits to the United Cell, a team that acts similar to progress. States Marine Corps, namely the referees during Talisman Saber. After about an hour and a esprit de corps, their tactics out According to the rules of the half, the company receives the in the field, (and being) extremely engagement, the company must go-ahead. They traverse up a hill professional and proficient.” 12 Okinawa Marine | FEATURE | July 27, 2007

The main hall of Shuri Castle is illuminated at night. The hall was the center of political and ceremonial activities involving kings beginning in the 14th century. Its design is uniquely Ryukyuan, incorporating Chinese and Japanese architecture. Photos by Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett Living like a king Shuri Castle offers unique look into Okinawan history

Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett In 1429, King Sho Hashi unified the University of the Ryukyus. okinawa marine staff the three kingdoms of the island When the university was relocated, under the first Sho Dynasty, begin- the castle was restored to its pres- top a small hill in the ning the Kingdom of the Ryukyus ent condition. middle of one of Okinawa’s and placing the seat of government In 1992 the area was opened to busiest and most advanced at Shuri Castle. the public as Shuri-jo Castle Park, Acities, Naha, lies a tranquil and The castle housed the kings of and the present Shuri Castle was ancient stronghold, Shuri Castle the Ryukyus for many years. In remodeled after its 18th Century (Shuri-jo), surrounded by curved 1609, Japan overtook Okinawa, version. stone walls and elaborate struc- and the kingdom was forced into a The castle is the venue for many tures. feudal relationship with Japan. traditional types of entertainment The architecture of the castle In 1879, the Japanese govern- throughout the year, including offers visitors a unique peek into ment forced King Sho Tai, the last weekly Ryukyu dance demonstra- Okinawa’s past with its mixture Sho king, to surrender under the tions and various seasonal festivi- of Japanese and Chinese architec- Meiji Government of Japan, ending ties. tural styles. Shuri-jo Castle Park, Okinawa’s independent rule and Visitors can expect to see Chi- the area surrounding Shuri Castle, making it a Japanese prefecture. nese and Japanese influenced gates houses many historical buildings, a Shuri-jo then became the and walls decorated with tradition- museum and an artificial lake built military headquarters for Japanese al dragons, designs and displays of in 1427. troops and also served as a school. restored traditional period artwork. The Ueki Gate can be seen through An understanding of the castle’s Although extensively renovated Guests can explore the castle’s thick trees. The castle features a history helps visitors appreciate the during the 1930s, the castle was grounds, interiors and gardens as mixture of Japanese and Chinese ground’s significance. reduced to rubble in 1945, when well as visit with tour guides and architectural styles. Shuri Castle is believed to have it became the site of a fierce battle hosts dressed in traditional period been built in the 14th century by between U.S. and Japanese forces clothing. King Satto, who used it as a royal during the Battle of Okinawa. Entry into the park is free, but residence and the center of govern- Following World War II, the visitors must buy a ticket to get into ment and religion. grounds served as the campus for the central courtyard housing the Okinawa Marine | FEATURE | July 27, 2007 13

The Ueki Gate stands east of Kankai Gate and can be reached via a long Children stone look over uphill the Shuri-jo road. Kings Castle Park and their under the families Roukoku once Gate, which entered takes its their name from private a water quarters clock through installed in this gate. its turrets.

Misaki Nishioka, a Shuri Castle tour guide, looks over the city of Naha from the Iri- no-azana observation deck of the castle.

main hall, Seiden, and the smaller The royal halls, Hokuden and Nanden. Tick- seat of the ets are ¥800 for adults, ¥600 for king, or high school students and ¥300 for Usasuka, elementary and junior high school lies on the second floor students. Admission for children of Shuri five years and younger is free. Castle. The Parking is available at the castle royal seat park for ¥310 for small vehicles and resembles ¥940 for large passenger vehicles, Shamidan, to include minivans and sport util- the pedestal ity vehicles. on which The park is open from 9 a.m. to the statue 8 p.m. until September and year- of Buddha round until 6 p.m. is placed To get to Shuri Castle, take in Zen temples. Route 58 toward Naha. At the third traffic light past Camp Kinser’s Gate 1, turn left on Highway 82, and follow the signs to Shuri Castle. (Editor’s Note: At Camp Kinser, move to the left lane to avoid get- ting stuck on the overpass. If you miss the turn on Highway 82, pro- ceed four more lights to Highway 29, turn left and follow the signs to Shuri Castle). 14 Okinawa Marine | FEATURE | July 27, 2007 Company’s red patch dates back to World War II

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eople often talk about see- ing the ‘warrant officers in training’ or ‘underwater Psnipers’ on Marine Corps instal- lations — the ones with red cloth Seeing sewn into their camouflage trou- sers and covers. The red patches are a uniform distinction given to Marines assigned to landing support Red companies around the Marine Corps. The tradition of wearing the patches on the utility uniform trousers and cover dates back to World War II, according to 1st Sgt. Jason N. Perry, the company first sergeant for Landing Sup- port Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group. During the Pacific island-hop- ping campaign of the war, com- manders had trouble distinguish- ing between landing support and Marines with Landing Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, have the infantry Marines on the beaches, distinction of wearing red patches like these, which have their origin from the bloody beaches of World War II. Perry said. The mix-up caused Photo by Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett confusion that often resulted in landing support Marines getting dition of wearing the red patches those are my Marines.” misconceptions people not famil- thrown on front lines. This led to continues and serves as a source That visible distinction brings iar with landing support Marines serious breakdowns in the flow of of pride for Marines assigned to with it a certain reputation that often have about the meaning of supplies and gear. landing support companies, said the landing support Marines are the red patch. During the Korean War, land- Perry. expected to uphold , said Cpl. “Our dedication is exactly ing support personnel wore a 1- The patches also make the Ma- Todd D. Ernst, a squad leader what you would expect from ‘un- inch by 1-inch red patch on their rines of Landing Support Compa- with the company. derwater snipers,’” he joked. cover, a 1-inch by 3-inch patch on ny stand out in Garrison as well “Since it makes those who But jokes aside, the red patch’s each leg and a 1-inch by 1-inch as in a combat zone, he said. wear it stand out, we have to significance means more to land- patch on the back of their utility “I don’t have to look very hard hold ourselves to a higher stan- ing support Marines than what tops to remedy the problem, he to try and find my Marines,” dard,” Ernst said. “We take pride most people might realize, Ernst said. Perry said. “You look at a crowd in everything we do, be it work, explained. The red patch was taken off the of Marines, and all you see are a (physical training) or field day.” “It’s something that most of us utility tops after the Korean War bunch of green cammies, but as Cpl. James L. Green, a land- take great pride in wearing,” he but continued to be worn on the soon as I see the red patch on the ing support specialist with the said. “It’s not just a piece of mate- trousers and cover. Today, the tra- leg or on the cover, I know that company, joked about common rial on our cammies.”

Lance Cpl. Brittney MWSG-17 Marines, sailors Lewis helps Lance Cpl. Andrew Lucko cut aid typhoon-damaged school down a tree branch at Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac trim broken limbs from Marines with the unit the Okinawa okinawa marine staff standing trees in their have volunteered with Children continuing effort to the school before and Development ervice members foster a neighborly rela- the project was sched- Center July with Marine Wing tionship with communi- uled in advance of the 20. Lewis is Support Group 17 ties surrounding Camp typhoon, according to an embark specialist Svolunteered their time to Foster. Petty Officer 2nd Class and Lucko aid a school for spe- “We do things like Yann Folange, religious is a legal cial needs children in this to show the com- programs specialist with chief with Okinawa City July 20 af- munity that we care and the squadron’s Religions Marine Wing ter Typhoon Man-Yi left want to help out in any Ministries Team that Support debris scattered across way we can,” said Lance coordinates the unit’s Group 17. the school’s grounds. Cpl. Andrew Lucko, a community relations Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler J. The service mem- volunteer and legal chief program. Hlavac bers helped the staff of with MWSG 17. But the storm damage the Okinawa Children MWSG-17 schedules made clean-up efforts Development Center community relations more significant, he clear downed trees and projects once a month. said. Okinawa Marine | Sports | July 27, 2007 17 Hostile Take Over silences Caution Cpl. Warren Peace easily beat the Black Knights 19-6, but the win touchdown pass with less than a minute on the okinawa marine staff pitted them against Caution. clock, and then successfully scored on a two- In that first meeting, Caution took an early point conversion to take a 14-13 lead with only ring me a team that can beat us, and lead and never looked back defeating Hostile 22 seconds left in regulation. I’ll stop talking smack,” said Caution Take Over 20-6 and sending them to the loser’s Hostile Take Over was asking for nothing “Bwide receiver Anthony McCormick bracket of the double elimination tournament. short of a miracle to win the game and found after winning the open flag football tournament Caution continued its winning streak as its answer in receiver Harold Warr. On its first on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in April. they confidently worked its way through the play, Warr caught a tipped pass on Caution’s McCormick may now have to own up to his winner’s bracket. 40-yard line giving quarterback Donald Thom- promise after Hostile Take Over broke Cau- Hostile Take Over fought its way back to the as one last shot at the end zone. tion’s nine tournament winning streak with championship bracket with a 14-7 win over With 10 seconds left, Thomas sighted in on a 20-14 victory in the championship game of The Black Knights, but they would have to beat Warr again and delivered a touchdown pass to Camp Kinser’s open flag football tournament undefeated Caution twice to take the tourna- seal the victory 20-14. July 21. ment title. For now, McCormick has no plans of honor- Since the team formed in February, Hos- Their first game went into overtime, but ing his promise. tile Take Over has been vying to become the Hostile Take Over came out victorious, win- “I am still going to talk smack,” he said a island’s dominant flag football team—hence the ning 19-13. few days later with an irritated look. “It won’t team’s name, said head coach William Cutler, Jr. In the championship game, Caution took happen again as long as McCormick is on “The team to beat since we started was Cau- an early 6-0 lead after an interception return island.” tion,” said Cutler. “They set the mark very high resulting from a tipped Hostile Take Over pass. With a championship under its belt, Hostile for football (tournament wins). We accepted But Caution failed to convert the extra point. Take Over plans to relish the victory. the challenge and worked hard to get to this Hostile Take Over quickly bounced back “We’ll continue to play, have fun, work hard, point. Few other teams respected us or gave us scoring on its next two possessions to take a stand behind our name and shake up things in a chance to beat them, but we did.” 13-6 lead. flag football on Okinawa,” Cutler said. “Until Hostile Take Over’s road to the tournament Tight defense kept the game scoreless until we get beat, we are the champs and we are go- victory got off to a strong start when the team Caution quarterback James Moore completed a ing to enjoy it.” Texas Hold’em tournament champ soars with ‘Red Baron’

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ypically, an ace- seven off-suit makes for a mediocre poker Thand. But the “Red Baron,” as the hand is called, was exactly the hole cards Todd Hodgkinson needed to win the Marine Corps Community Services Texas Hold’em Harley Challenge tournament July 21 at The Palms on Camp Hansen. More than 30 partici- pants filled the club’s ball- room for the third event of Tournament champ Todd the six-tournament series. Hodgkinson checks his cards But it was Hodgkinson during the tournament. and Richard Evans who Hodgkinson walked away with a golden ticket and finished first and second, Players compete at the final table of the Marine Corps Community Services Texas Hold’em Harley a $250 Army and Air Force respectively, and walked Challenge tournament at The Palms on Camp Hansen July 21. Photos by Pfc. Bobby J. Yarbrough Exchange Service gift card away with golden tickets to participate in a “Deal tors went all-in in hopes matter until I walk away receive a prize),” Stallings The tournament ended or No Deal” competition of snagging the early chip with all of them,” Cochran said. “I play to win and had when Evans went all in be- for a chance to win a 2007 lead. For some, the gamble said. a chance, but I just wasn’t fore the flop with 12,000 in Harley-Davidson Sportster worked, but for others it The pace quickened getting lucky. As long as chips holding a jack-eight during Kinser Fest on Sep- did not. Nick Ruether was when play resumed, as 11 you have chips, you have off-suit. He lost to Hodgkin- tember 23. the first to look for the exits participants dropped in one a chance. I just ran out of son’s 9-high straight. “I just came here to play after only 30 minutes into hour leaving eight players chips.” “I drew lucky and caught some cards and have some the tournament. for the final table. Of those, As the final three chal- a few hands throughout the fun,” said Evans, who also “Like they say, ‘If you’re Hodgkinson had the largest lenged stacks, it was Hodg- night,” said Hodgkinson, won a $150 gift card from not first, you’re last,’” Ru- stack and he never looked kinson who knocked out who took home a $250 gift the Army and Air Force ether said as he departed back. hometown-rival Thomas card. “Even when you ain’t Exchange Service. “To the makeshift casino. A notable loss of the Lybrand leading to heads- got the cards, you have to take home a golden ticket Nearly an hour and a tournament was the event’s up play against Evans. play.” is even better. It would half later, John Cochran “bubble boy,” Shawn Stall- Lybrand took home a $100 The next event in the be awesome to win the stood as the chip leader ings, who moved to the AAFES gift card. MCCS Texas Hold’em Har- Harley.” going into the first break final table with a large The game went back and ley Challenge is scheduled Although the blinds and of the tournament with stack but ended up finish- forth as Evans tried to play for Saturday at the Globe bets started low, it didn’t the field narrowed to 19 ing fourth. aggressive against Hodg- and Anchor here at 4 p.m. take long for the tourna- participants. “Somebody’s got to be it kinson who had a 5-1 chip For more information, ment to heat up as competi- “It’s great, but it doesn’t (the highest finisher not to lead. call 645-3666. 18 Okinawa Marine | Marketplace | July 27, 2007 single marine program events in theaters July 27-Aug 2 July 27 | camp foster softball tournament • Compete in a friendly game of softball against other Camp Start times are subject to change without notice. Foster Marines and sailors from 2-6 p.m. Softball equipment will Call in advance to confirm show times. be provided. Teams should consist of seven or more players.

• Bring snacks and sunscreen. Free barbecue for all players. For Kadena foster more information, call 645-0943. 634-4422 645-3465 July 27 | okuma camping trip Friday Pirates of the Caribbean: Friday Harry Potter and the Order At World’s End (PG-13), 5 p.m.; of the Phoenix (PG-13), 7 p.m.; Gracie For more information, contact • Get out your camping gear, and get ready for a fun weekend Transformers (PG-13), 9 p.m. (PG-13), 10:30 p.m. the Single Marine Program at Okuma. Enjoy a weekend of swimming, golfing, biking, go- Office at 645-3681. carting, tennis, water skiing and more. saturday Transformers (PG-13), saturday Harry Potter and the Or- 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; Gracie (PG-13), 3 der of the Phoenix (PG-13), noon, 3:30 p.m.; Mr. Brooks (R), 10 p.m. p.m., 7 p.m.; Gracie (PG-13), 10:30 p.m. • Camping site fee: $8 per night/tent. All bus pick-up points will be sunday Transformers (PG-13), sunday Harry Potter and the Order at Semper Fit gyms or the noon, 4 p.m.; Mr. Brooks (R), 8 p.m. of the Phoenix (PG-13), noon, 3:30 • Depart from Camp Courtney at 3 p.m., Camp Hansen at 3:45 p.m., 7 p.m. Foster Fieldhouse. p.m. and Camp Schwab at 4:15 p.m. monday Transformers (PG-13), 3 p.m., 7 p.m. monday Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (PG-13), 3 p.m.; chapel schedule tuesday Gracie (PG-13), 3 p.m.; The Condemned (R), 7 p.m. Mr. Brooks (R), 7 p.m. tuesday Pirates of the Caribbean Camp Foster MCAS Futenma Mass, 5 p.m., Chapel 2 wednesday Pirates of the Carib- (PG-13), 7 p.m. 645-7486/7487 636-3058 bean (PG-13), 6 p.m. wednesday 28 Weeks Later (R), Catholic: Mon.-Fri., Catholic: Sun., noon; Mon., Sunday Masses thursday Harry Potter and the 7 p.m. 11:45 a.m.; Sat., 5 p.m.; 5 p.m.; Wed., 5 p.m. Mass, 8:45 a.m., Chapel 3; Order of the Phoenix (PG-13), 3 p.m., Sun., 10 a.m. Lutheran: 11:30 a.m. Mass, 12:30 p.m., Chapel 1; 7 p.m. thursday Hairspray (PG), 3 p.m., 7 p.m. Eastern Orthodox: Sun., Contemporary: Sun., 9 a.m. Life Teen Mass, 5 p.m., 9:30 a.m. Chapel 1 Futenma Schwab Gospel: Sun., 11:30 a.m. Camp Schwab 636-3890 625-2333 Hindu Services: Sun. 625-2644/2866 Holy Day of Obligation (Bldg. 455), 3:30 p.m. Catholic: Sun., 8:30 a.m. Masses Friday Bug (R), 7 p.m. Friday Gracie (PG-13), 7 p.m. Jewish: Fri., 6:30 p.m. Protestant: Sun., 11 a.m. Mass, noon, Chapel 2; Latter-day Saints: Sun., Mass, 6 p.m., Chapel 3 Saturday Shrek the Third (PG), 1:30 Saturday Mr. Brooks (R), 7 p.m. 2 p.m. (Bldg. 455) Camp McTureous p.m.; Bug (R), 6 p.m. sunday Pirates of the Caribbean: At Muslim: Friday prayer at 622-7505 Protestant: Inspirational, sunday Hairspray (PG), 1:30 p.m., World’s End (PG-13), 7 p.m. 12:45 p.m. Gospel: Sun., 12:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m., Chapel 2; 6 p.m. Protestant: Sun., 8:30 a.m. Lutheran: Sun. 9:45 a.m. Evangelical, 9 a.m., monday Hairspray (PG), 7 p.m. monday The Condemned (R), 7 p.m. Chapel 1; Traditional, tuesday Harry Potter and the Camp Lester Camp Courtney 10:30 a.m., Chapel 2; tuesday Closed Order of the Phoenix (PG-13), 643-7226 622-9350 Gospel, 10:30 a.m., Chapel 7 p.m. wednesday Harry Potter and the Catholic: Sun., 8 a.m., Lester Catholic: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 3; Emmaus Communion Order of the Phoenix (PG-13), 7 p.m. wednesday Closed Chapel; Wed., 11 a.m., Fri., 7 a.m.; Sun. 8 a.m., Liturgical, 6:30 p.m., Hospital Chapel 11:15 a.m. Chapel 3; Project 196 thursday Closed thursday Closed Protestant: Sun., 9 a.m., Protestant: Sun., 9:30 a.m.; (Contemporary), 6:30 p.m., Hospital Chapel; Sun., Liturgical, 6:30 p.m. high school kinser courtney 10 a.m., Lester Chapel 637-2177 622-9616 Kadena Air Base Camp Kinser Camp Hansen 634-1288 637-1148 Friday Shrek the Third (PG), 3:30 Friday Hairspray (PG), 6:30 p.m.; 623-4694 Catholic: Daily Mass Catholic: Mon., Wed., Thurs., p.m.; Pirates of the Caribbean: At Bug (R), 9:30 p.m. Catholic: Sun. (East Chapel), (Mon.-Fri.), noon, Chapel 2 Fri. (Chapel 2), noon; Sun., World’s End (PG-13), 6:30 p.m. 10 a.m.; Mon.-Fri. (East Saturday, Reconciliation Chapel 1, 11 a.m. Saturday Hairspray (PG), 2 p.m., Saturday Ratatouille (G), 3:30 6 p.m.; 28 Weeks Later (R), 9 p.m. Chapel), 11:30 a.m. upon request Gospel: Sun. (Chapel 1), 12:30 p.m. p.m.; Mr. Brooks (R), 6:30 p.m. Protestant: Sun. (West Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Protestant: Sun. (Chapel 1), sunday Shrek the Third (PG), Chapel), 11 a.m. 3:30 p.m., Chapel 2; 9:30 a.m. sunday Pirates of the Caribbean: 7 p.m. At World’s End (PG-13), 2 p.m.; Gracie (PG-13), 6:30 p.m. monday Bug (R), 7 p.m. classified ads monday Closed tuesday Closed automobiles jci Feb. 08, $1,250 jci March 09, $1,400 MISCELLANEOUS tuesday Closed wednesday Bug (R), 7 p.m. OBO. 622-7735 OBO. 623-4940 ’94 mark ’95 jci ’93 toyota — TaylorMade R7 $40. 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