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III MEF Poised, Ready to Assist Thailand Royal Thai Army Col iii marine expeditionary force and marine corps installations pacific OCTOBER 21, 2011 WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/3MEF.MCIPAC III MEF poised, ready to assist Thailand Royal Thai Army Col. Sukondhapatipak Werachon, directorate of intelligence, right, shows U.S. Marine Col. John Ostrowsky, humanitarian assistance survey team officer-in-charge, the areas they are flying over during the aerial flood assessment north of Bangkok, Thailand, Oct. 16. The 10-member HAST left Okinawa Oct. 15 to assess damage done by flooding in Thailand and help determine the potential level of support forces from III MEF could provide to Thailand. SEE STORY AND PHOTOS ON PAGES 6-7 Photo by Cpl. Robert J. Maurer AFP, US ceremony shows bilateral partnership Gunnery Sgt. J. L. Wright Jr. an opening ceremony here Oct. 17, signify- readiness and enhance security cooperation OKINAWA MARINE STAFF ing the beginning of Amphibious Landing throughout the region. Exercise 2012. During this year’s exercise, more than 2,000 FORT BONIFACIO, Philippines – Military PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training members of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary personnel representing both the Armed Forces exercise between the AFP and U.S. military, de- Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and of the Philippines and U.S. military conducted signed to increase interoperability, operational see PHIBLEX pg 5 Mess hall; first choice Japan Minister of Defense visits Japan Minister of Defense Yasuo Ichikawa is greeted by for Marines, sailors Brig. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake on Camp Schwab Oct. 18. Lance Cpl. Erik S. Brooks Jr. Ichikawa visited the camp OKINAWA MARINE STAFF to view the construction site of the Futenma Replacement MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BUTLER — Camps Fos- Facility. Timberlake is commanding general of 3rd ter and Schwab and Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Marine Expeditionary Brigade, mess halls introduced new menu items for Marines and III Marine Expeditionary Force, sailors to enjoy Oct. 14. and deputy commanding Each mess hall introduced a different food program general of III MEF. under the Oki-food initiative, said Master Sgt. Alfred Photo by Cpl. Justin R. Wheeler R. Gonzales, operations chief for base food services, see MESS HALL pg 5 HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS CELEBRATING HISPANIC DIVERSITY A guide provided for this year’s hauntingly U.S. service members and civilians fun events and tips to keep every ghost and gather to celebrate cultural heritage with THIS goblin safe while enjoying the festivities. food, fun and dance. ISSUE IN PG. 8 PG. 10 okinawa marine | OPINION & EDITORIAL | october 21, 2011 Black2 marketing is illegal Command Inspector General’s Office Active duty members who desire Around to purchase above the set limits must ithin most every society, present a letter of authorization from there is an established and their battalion/squadron command or the Wlegal method of purchasing higher. Civilians must present a letter Corps and acquiring goods and services that of authorization from the camp com- is sanctioned by an appropriate author- mander of the camp where they wish to ity — the government. make the purchase. This is the normal economy. Often, The limitations on petroleum prod- creative persons establish systems ucts apply even if there is no intention of buying, selling and trading goods of gaining income. As such, gasoline outside the normal economy. These un- may not be dispensed into any vehicle authorized systems generally exist for not owned by SOFA personnel. The profit and are called the “black market.” only exceptions are vehicles owned The status of forces agreement by the United States Consulate, rental between the U.S. and Japanese gov- vehicles or vehicles owned by SOFA ernments allows goods to be brought personnel with temporary registration. into Japan free of customs duties. This Retirees who live on Okinawa and reliable supply chain, combined with drive kanji-plated vehicles may pur- Maj. Timothy Schnelle, the executive officer for Marine Heavy willing participants, makes Okinawa chase gasoline as long as their vehicles Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft ripe for black marketing. display the armed forces retired sticker. Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, watches a CH-53E Super Stallion Items sold in base resale activities, Gasoline may not be purchased for a land aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Oct. 12. Marines with such as the exchanges, commissaries vehicle owned by an Okinawan friend. HMH-361 flew out to a helicopter dock to conduct field-carrier landing and package stores are exempt from A frequently asked question is, “May practice, simulating ship lift offs and landings. Photo by Pfc. Max S. Pennington taxes and are popular on the black I purchase an item from the exchange market in Okinawa. Because of the as a gift for an Okinawan friend?” Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, the potential for abuse, all items sold in The order is not intended to inter- 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine resale activities on base are controlled. fere with gift-giving or normal social Corps, speaks at the Lance Cpl. Marine Corps Bases Japan Order courtesies. Gifts may be given when David A. Mendez Ruiz Memorial 5800.4D prohibits persons from buying the value is not greater than $250 and Highway dedication ceremony in tax exempt items from resale stores on commensurate with the established Cleveland Oct. 15. Mendez Ruiz base and trading, bartering, transfer- practices in Japan. Most importantly, died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat ring, delivering, pawning or otherwise there must be no compensation or operations against enemy forces favors attached to the gift. disposing of these items for any type of in Al Amiriyah, Iraq, Nov. 12, income. Persons who engage in this or The Provost Marshal’s Office is re- 2005. The Ohio Legislative Service similar activities are engaging in black sponsible for monitoring black market Commission passed a bill which marketing. activities. When observed, CID or the designated part of Pearl Road, Some items sold on base have a Military Police may apprehend and which carries the designations of higher demand on the black market detain suspected violators. United States Route 42 and State than others. They require additional Law enforcement personnel may Route 3, as the “Lance Corporal restrictions and scrutiny. These items also impound vehicles that are suspect- David Mendez Ruiz Memorial include any type of alcohol, any type ed of being used during violations. Highway.” of petroleum products and cigarettes. Active-duty members who engage in Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody A. Fodale There are limits on the amounts of black marketing activities are subject items that may be purchased from to punishment under the Uniform these categories. Exceeding those limits Code of Military Justice. Civilians who is a violation of the order. engage in black marketing will be sub- The maximum amount of wine ject to administrative action awarded that may be purchased is one case, by the Command Inspector General’s or 12 bottles a day, and no more than office. Both may face, at a minimum, two cases per month. The maximum revocation of driving privileges, vehicle amount of beer that may be purchased deregistration and restriction from on is three cases, 24 12-ounce cans per base resale activities. case a day, and no more than 16 cases Black marketing is illegal. Black per month. marketing violates the letter and spirit Cigarette purchases are limited to of the SOFA and simply has no place three cartons per week and no more within the Department of Defense com- 1st Lt. Ryan Tahbo, a platoon commander with 1st Battalion, 25th that 16 cartons per month. It is a viola- munity. Don’t do it. Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, points tion of the order to purchase from more For more information, contact the to the path the platoon will patrol in the southern portion of the than one store to avoid limitations. This Military Police at 645-7441 or e-mail Washir district, Helmand province, Oct. 4. The Marines of Weapons Co. is circumvention. Buyers are respon- the Marine Corps Base Command have been familiarizing themselves with the southern border of Task sible for disclosing when they have Inspector General’s office at: inspector. Force Belleau Wood’s battle-space in central Helmand since arriving exceeded purchase limitations. [email protected]. to Afghanistan in September. Photo by Cpl. Bryan Nygaard COMMANDING GENERAL Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri OKINAWA MARINE NEWSPAPER H&S Battalion MCB PAO PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR Lt. Col. David M. Griesmer Unit 35002 FPO AP 96373-5002 PRESS OFFICER 2nd Lt. Evan A. 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