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Lance Cpl. J Nava other, these beasts manned by Ma- Marine Expeditionary Force, with one headquarters battery success- okinawa marine staff rines hurl their payload through augments from Kilo Battery, 3rd fully completed 10 days of live-fire the air to a distant target. They Bn., 11th Marines with the 31st training with their M777 155mm YAUSU BE TSU M A N E U V E R have let the enemy know who they Marine Expeditionary Unit, con- . AREA, HOKKAIDO, Japan — A are – “Warriors of the Pacific.” ducted artillery relocation train- “We are here in Yausubetsu to loud hollow bang breaks the morn- More than 400 Marines from ing in the Yausubetsu Maneuver conduct artillery missions to sup- ing silence, and the smell of sulfur 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regi- Area. port our Military Occupational permeates the air. One after the ment, 3rd Marine Division, III The two artillery batteries and see ARTILLERY pg  Co. B returns Women’s with hero’s symposium celebration focuses on Lance Cpl. Stefanie C. Pupkiewicz okinawa marine staff family unit CAMP SCHWAB — One hundred twenty- Lance Cpl. Jovane M. Holland six Marine and sailors of Company B, 3rd okinawa marine staff Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, CAMP FOSTER — The Family returned here to family and friends Sun- Unit: Marriage and Mother- day after their seven-month deployment hood was the topic of discus- to Afghanistan. sion during the recent wom- Earlier that day, they had arrived at en’s symposium hosted by 3rd a flight at Kadena Air Base with an- Marine Logistics Group, III other 39 individual augmentees from 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force, MarDiv Headquarters Bn. who had been at the theater here, May 27. transported to Camp Courtney for their More than 100 female Ma- welcome home. rines and sailors from 3rd At Camp Schwab’s Beachhead parking MLG and 3rd Marine Divi- lot, more than 60 family members and sion, III MEF, attended the friends had arrived early to witness the symposium, which featured returning Marines who were escorted various guest speakers and a home from Kadena by a convoy of motor- discussion panel. cycles made up of local status of forces Financial responsibility, agreement riders. career planning, relationships Company B worked with three differ- and nutrition were also dis- ent commands while in Afghanistan to cussed as part of the agenda. meet the reconnaissance needs of their Sgt. Maj. Laura Brown, ser- commanders and provide them with in- geant major of Marine Aircraft formation needed to make battlefield de- Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft cisions, according to Gunnery Sgt. Steve Wing, III MEF, said the sym- Morris, a platoon sergeant with Co. B. posium was a necessary step This was the first deployment for re- Gunnery Sgt. Steve Morris, a platoon sergeant with Company B, 3rd in ensuring female military connaissance man Sgt. Josh Moore. The Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division , III Marine Expeditionary Force, members have a platform operational tempo was more varied than gets reacquainted with his sons, Colter, 3, left, and Nolan, 2, after a seven-month to discuss issues unique to he thought it would be. Some parts were deployment to Afghanistan. Morris and Company B were in Helmand Province them. see RETURN pg  and took part in operation Marjah. Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas W. Provost see FAMILY pg 

GREEN FUTURE PRACTICE MAKES CHAMPIONS USFJ environmentalists meet to Kubasaki High School discuss “greener ideals” for a brings home this this better tomorrow. the Far East title. issue

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U.S. Marine Corps History Division Lance Cpl. Kris Daberkoe evening playing video games in the bar- June 20, 1993 - The 24th Marine Expe- racks until 0300 instead of going to bed at ditionary Unit returned to Mogadishu, rom the time Marine recruits as- a decent hour. , to stand ready to assist United sume their post on fire watch for the Flash forward to 0725 as Smuckatelly Nations forces in maintaining peace in F first...it time at a Marine Corps Recruit mattersshoots out of his rack upon realizing that the war-torn country. Earlier that month, Depot, they are taught the importance of he slept through his alarm. He jumps into the 24th MEU had been ordered to cut timeliness. Marine recruits are taught to be his uniform, laces his boots (forgetting one short Exercise Eager Mace 93-2 in 15 minutes early to all appointed places of boot band), and runs out the door – only to to respond to possible contingency op- duty. return a split second later for his cover. erations in Somalia. Timeliness is an important virtue to all Do you think his day will get better or Marines for gaining aware- worse when he sees his sergeant for the editorial June 21, 2005 - The final flight carrying ness of their situation and first time that day without a shave? Marines from 3d Battalion, 3d Marine surroundings. A Marine may assume a Worse yet, because he’s 20 minutes late returned home to Marine post while an ongoing crisis is occurring, to relieve the duty he is taking over, that Corps Base Hawaii after spending eight and the duty being relieved will need time makes the off going Marine late for his months in Afghanistan in support of to pass down information concerning the next assignment, starting a chain reaction, Operation Enduring Freedom. A week situation. The extra 15 minutes will orient all because of poor judgement. earlier, Marines from Marine Air Control the oncoming Marine to the situation in an When the workday starts, whether in the Squadron 2 also returned from Afghani- otherwise disorienting environment. field or in garrison, we need to be at our stan after completing a six-month de- Disorientation and appointed place ployment and 2d Radio Battalion arrived casualties may occur of duty ready to home from . when Marines’ time- Just like log drills in boot execute because liness in a combat we all sup- June 22, 1914 - During a time of zone takes a back camp, those around us port each other strained relations between the U.S. and seat. The enemy may depend on us to carry our in pursuit of Mexico, the 4th Marine Regiment, under take advantage of the mission. Just the command of Col. Joseph Pendleton, time given to them share of the workload. like log drills was afloat in the Gulf of California as a and place improvised “ in boot camp, force in readiness to potentially land at explosive devices those around Veracruz, Mexico. The following month along a convoy’s route because of a delay us depend on us to carry our share of the this regiment would offload and help prior to kicking off a return trip though the workload. establish the site that would become same area. Judgment and discipline are important Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Marines are known for being ever ready. parts of timeliness.” It takes judgment to Calif. Marines are known for completing the mis- plan and prepare for deadlines. It takes sion to a high standard. Marines are not discipline to go to bed early. Use the better June 23, 2005 - Iraqi insurgents carried known for showing up late to an engage- judgment and discipline instilled in us out the deadliest attack against U.S. ment. all to get where you’re going safely and on female service members to date when a Let’s put this into perspective for Ma- time. suicide car bomber rammed a convoy in rines living on Okinawa. Daberkoe is a combat correspondent with Fallujah. Five Marines (three male and Pvt. Smuckatelly spends his Wednesday the Okinawa Marine. two female) and one female sailor were killed in the attack and 13 others wound- ed, 11 of whom were female. Although female service members are prohibited from combat units by law, cultural sen- sitivity prohibited males from searching female Iraqis and forced the inclusion of female troops in the combat zones to perform such tasks. The Marines were assigned to II Marine Expedition- haSend YveOUR OPINION to okin awAamarine.mcbb [email protected] ary Force and were on their way back to their forward base. Okinawa Marine reserves the right to choose material and edit as necessary.

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OKINAWA, JAPAN — Forty-one Marines gradu- ated from the non-resident, Expeditionary War- fare School, at the Butler Officer Club on plaza housing June 4th. EWS trains junior officers in basic war fight- ing, Marine Air Ground Task Force operations, the Marine Corps planning process and am- phibious and expeditionary operations in order to prepare them for higher ranks and billets. “An officer is expected to complete his period of military education, in grade, in order to be eligible for his next rank,” said Scott Uecker, Okinawa regional chief instructor for the Ex- peditionary Warfare School. However, staff noncommissioned officers, the rank of gunnery sergeant and above, are also allowed to enroll in EWS. In order for SNCO’s to attend, the SNCO’s officer, a first lieutenant or above, must contact Expeditionary Warfare School teaches students the finer points of Marine Corps Expeditionary doctrine including lessons on implementing various assets according to their capabilities. This Landing Craft Air their local College of Continuing Education Cushioned vehicle belonging to a Navy Assault Craft Unit, speeds off the shores of Virginia after a mock regional office, according to Uecker. amphibious warfare insertion demonstration for EWS students at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. The school focuses on helping students Photo by Cpl. Justin P. Lago develop an understanding of the Marine Corps’ expeditionary capability and planning Force and graduate from EWS. The Marines that attend the course feel they processes. The course is broken up into two phases become better equipped, and more capable to “The practical exercises were difficult for that each take one academic year to complete, carry out the Marine Corps mission. me initially, but I came out of the exercises said Capt. Blaise T. McFadden, staff secretary It’s so easy for Marines to get wrapped up with a better understanding of deployment for Headquarters Company, Combat Logistics in doing their job, he said, that sometimes we and sustainment of the MAGTF at the opera- Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III don’t see we are all working together for one tional and tactical levels,” said Gunnery Sgt. MEF and graduate of EWS. purpose, McFadden added. “EWS exposes you Daniel McKernan, Headquarters and Services “After graduation from EWS, I believe you to that ‘big picture’.” Company first sergeant , Marine Air Support have a Marine that can integrate well into an McFadden said the course has made him a Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st operational environment and provide a positive better officer for his Marines. “The smarter we Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary impact,” said McKernan. are, the more we can teach our Marines.”  okinawa marine | NEWS | june 18, 2010

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Sexual assault awareness "Sex Signals" Sexual assault awareness training is required for all Marines and sailors in order to create an environment that discourages sexual harassment or assault. Marine Corps Base, Camp Smedley D. Butler, will host 15 Sex Signals performances by Catharsis Productions. The performances blend a unique combination of impro- visational comedy, education and audience participation to educate the attendees on sexual assault. You must have a ticket to attend, which will be is- sued free of charge. MCBJ personnel shall participate in this event to the maximum extent possible. Target audience is E-4 and below, but E-5 and above are en- couraged to attend. The following is a schedule of the Sex Signals per- formances: June 21: • Camp Schwab Theater at 9:30 a.m. • Camp Hansen Theater at 1 and 3 p.m. June 22: • Camp Courtney Theater at 9:30 a.m. • Camp Hansen Theater at 1 and 3 p.m. June 23: Participants to the 2010 Joint Environmental Conference visited the Okinawa Salt Water • Camp Foster Theater at 9:30 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Desalination Center and observed a highly efficient process involving the removal of salt from June 24: seawater in Chatan Town on May 27. Photo by Hiroko Tamaki • Marine Corps Air Base Futenma at 9:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. • Camp Foster Theater at 3:30 p.m. June 25: • Camp Kinser Surfside at 9:30 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. USFJ environmentalists Marine Corps Embassy Security Group Recruiting and screening team Visit The Marine Corps Embassy Security Group Recruiting and Screening Team will visit Okinawa plan for greener future from June 23-25. The intent of this visit is to provide information and Lance Cpl. Kentavist P. Brackin MCBJ received the Environmental screen potential applicants interested in serving on okinawa marine staff Compliance Award for benchmark envi- Marine Security Guard duty. Representatives will con- ronmental compliance evaluations of its duct briefs and interview individuals to assist MCESG CAMP FOSTER — Service members and bases and updating pest and hazardous in selecting Marines for the duty. other Department of Defense personnel waste management plans, during the The team will brief and conduct screenings from met with officials from the Japanese awards ceremony at the conference. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the locations below. All Marines government to discuss “greener ideals” Three specific U.S. military bases in in receipt of orders to MCESG school are required to during the 2010 Joint Environmental Japan were also presented environmen- attend: Conference at the Ocean Breeze on Camp tal excellence awards for their environ- June 23: Camp Hansen Theater Foster May 26-28. mental achievements during 2009. The June 24: Camp Foster Theater More than 90 participants attended recipients were Kadena Air Base, Com- June 25: Camp Kinser Theater the event, including officials from mander Fleet Activities Yokosuka and Japan’s Ministries of Environment, De- U.S. Army Garrison Japan. JSVRO temporary closure fense and Foreign Affairs. During the conference each military The Joint Service Vehicle Registration Office will “The conference is important because service presented its environmental and close at 11:30 a.m. June 24 for an official function. It it gives everybody a chance to share energy success stories for 2009 and field will reopen at 7:30 a.m. June 25. ideas and hear what everybody is do- trips were also taken. The inspection lane and Government of Japan final ing, especially since everything is going “Whenever we do these conferences inspector services will not be affected. green these days,” said Joseph Vogel, the we have a field trip,” said Air Force Maj. For more information, call 645-7481. environmental/energy officer for Marine Rodney Harris, an environmental officer Corps Base Camp Butler. for USFJ. “We took officials from the Brazilian Soccer Club and Kubasaki High The conference is held once a year, ministries of defense, environment and school soccer day camps usually between May and July, and foreign affairs earlier so they could get a The Brazilian Soccer Club and Kubasaki High School rotates location every year between better chance to observe our operations are kicking off this summer with Soccer Camps on Camp mainland where it is hosted by U. S. on some of the bases we planned to visit Foster. Sessions are broken down into age groups, the Forces Japan, and Okinawa where it is during the conference.” first one beginning July 12. Any players age 5 through hosted by Marine Corps Bases Japan, Ministry officials, joined later by other 15 are welcome to join. said Les B. Smith, the support section conference participants, visited Camps Players will receive individual attention in developing supervisor for environmental training Schwab, Kinser, Foster and Kadena Air their tactical and team technical skills. There are morning Base to view their operations. The partic- and evening sessions available for each age group. for MCB Butler. Each 5-day session for children ages 5-6 years old The purpose of this year’s meeting ipants also went on a tour of the Okinawa costs $60 per session and for players ages 7-15 years old was to get all of the environmentalists Salt Water Desalination Center. each session costs $100 per player. Each player receives from the different installations and ser- There they were able to observe a a camp shirt. Space is limited to the first 20 players for vices within USFJ together for a common highly efficient process involving the each age group. cause, he added. removal of salt from seawater and then Register online at www.BrazilianSC.com or e-mail bra- Among the discussions held during shown ways they can use the salt as a [email protected] for more information. the first day of the conference were by- product, said Harris. anti-global warming measures at Japan “They (Japanese officials) have never TO SUBMIT A BRIEF, send an e-mail to okinawamarine. Self Defense Force bases, recent waste seen the amount of inventiveness that we [email protected], or fax your request to 645-3803. The management law changes and Marine (U.S. personnel) showed with our opera- deadline for submitting a brief is noon every Friday. The Okinawa Marine reserves the right to edit all submitted Corps environmental and energy suc- tions so I think they were very impressed material. cess stories. with this conference,” Harris added. okinawa marine | NEWS | june 18, 2010 

ARTILLERY from pg 1 was to sustain proficiency among combat effective because Marines Yausubetsu also provides both Specialty proficiency,” said 1st the artillery Marines in order to are America’s 911 force,” said Lance batteries with important cold Sgt. Richard Estrada, Kilo Battery respond effectively to contingen- Cpl. Zach Maki, fire direction con- weather training. first sergeant. “A Marine that is not cies where artillery would be trolman, Kilo Battery. “You never For Marines who call tropical trained will fail in combat.” required. know when we’re going to be called and desert environments home, the The purpose of the training “We must always be sure to be upon to go to war.” cold weather provides its own set of challenges. “It’s good for us to get out of the desert and train somewhere cold like Yausubetsu,” said 2nd Lt. Paul Mooney, an artillery officer with Kilo Battery. “We’re not always going to have to fight where it’s warm. We fight in every clime and place.” Training in Yausubetsu not only offers Marines a good training value, it also offers a chance for interaction and friendship between Marines and the Japan Ground Self Defense Force. “I like how the Marines conduct themselves,” said Staff Sgt. Tomono- ri Yamada of the 11th Army Brigade, JGSDF. “From what I see and when I make encounters with Marines they seem very hardworking and are very kind individuals.” Live fire training concluded Marines from Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, , , send a round down range with their June 5 and the exercise was com- M777 155mm during artillery relocation training in the Yausubetsu Maneuver Area May 31. Photo by Lance Cpl. J Nava pleted Sunday.

RETURN from pg 1 ers were able to adjust the distri- slow and others were fast and bution of troops and change the exciting, such as conducting overall strategy of the mission missions, Moore said. to accommodate the changes on The most notable aspect of the ground, Morris explained. the deployment for Moore was “It was very impressive to the raids he participated in, he see what Marines could do out said. there,” Morris said. It was raids like this that There was a bittersweet edge were essential for the com- to the return for the Marines manders on the ground to be and sailors because not every- able to maneuver their troops, one came home. Morris said “We lost four guys out there. “We would surge into an area We haven’t forgotten their sac- not understood by the com- rifice, and certainly on such a Local status of forces agreement riders escort the Marines and sailors of Company B, mander,” Morris described. joyous day, we remember the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, From the intelligence that friends and brothers they were from Kadena Air Base to Camp Schwab Sunday. The company returns home after a they recovered, the command- to us,” said Morris. seven-month deployment to Afghanistan. Photo by Master Gunnery Sgt. Constance Heinz

FAMILY from pg 1 “This forum is about successfully navigating the military as a woman,” Brown said. “It’s always good for Marines who have been there and done that to share knowledge with our younger Marine counterparts.” 3rd MLG began hosting women’s symposiums every other month at the beginning of this year after Brig. Gen. William Faulkner initiated the program to tackle issues unique to the female military experience, according to Lt. Col. Maria McMillen, executive officer of Combat Lo- gistics Regiment 35, 3rd MLG, III MEF. “The topic of our first symposium was pre-determined, but currently we are drawing topics from surveys we pass out at the end of every forum to attendees,” McMillen said. “This ensures we’re covering the topics our audience is interested in.” After the subtopics were discussed at length, a panel of Marines and sailors of various ranks shared their experiences juggling marriage and motherhood in the military. A panel of Marines and sailors speak to female Marines and sailors during a During the panel forum, the featured participants answered questions women’s symposium hosted at the Foster Theater by 3rd Marine Logistics Group, ranging from how to equally focus on a military career and motherhood III Marine Expeditionary Force, May 28. The symposium is designed to address to how to deal with military spouses. obstacles and opportunities specific to being a female in the military. “There are so many challenges we face when we make the decision to Photo by Lance Cpl. Jovane M. Holland serve our country while maintaining a marriage and children,” said 1st Sgt. Stella Duenas, first sergeant of Headquarters & Service Company, McMillen said 3rd MLG will continue to provide forums to ensure Combat Logistics Battalion 4, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd MLG. female Marines know their resources, how to make sound decisions and “But the fact that my family recognizes and understands my sacrifice is can advise fellow Marines when issues arise. what drives me to get up in the morning, put on my uniform and carry For more information on future symposium dates and topics, contact out my duties as a Marine.” 1st Lt. Johannah Shaffer at 637-2259.  okinawa marine | NEWS | june 18, 2010 Unit leadership changes hands Sgts. Maj. change over

Pfc. Garry J. Welch sergeant major of 1st okinawa marine staff Bn., 10th Marines. In May 2006 he de- CAMP FOSTER — Sgt. ployed to Afghanistan Maj. Devell Durham for a second time in Jr. passed his duties as support of Operation Sergeant Major of 1st Enduring Freedom as Marine Aircraft Wing, the 201st Corps ser- III Marine Expedition- geant major, attached ary Force, to Sgt. Maj. to the Afghanistan Na- Eric C. Seward during tional Army Embedded a post and relief cer- Training Team. In Sep- emony here June 11. Seward Durham tember 2007, Seward Durham is now re- deployed with Task tired after 30 years of real-world operations 2001 and deployed to Force Military Police, dedicated service in the including Operations the U.S. Embassy in 1st Bn., 10th Marines, United States Marine Desert Shield, Desert Kabul, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Corps. Storm, and Cease Fire in support of Opera- Iraqi Freedom. Seward enlisted in in Southwest Asia, and tion Enduring Free- Sgt. Maj. Seward’s the Marine Corps in Operation Continue dom with 3rd Bn., 8th personal decorations 1982 and underwent re- Hope in Somalia. Marines, 2nd MarDiv and awards include the cruit training at Marine In between working – designated the 4th Bronze Star with one Corps Recruit Depot at artillery battalions Marine Expeditionary gold star, Meritorious San Diego, Calif., grad- throughout the Corps, Brigade’s Anti Terrorist Service Medal with one uating as honor recruit Seward trained Marine Battalion. gold star, Navy and Ma- of platoon 1096. officers at The Basic In December 2002 rine Corps Commenda- Seward spent most School's Artillery Dem- 3rd Bn., 8th Marines, tion Medal with three his career from pri- onstration Unit and deployed to Okinawa, gold stars, Navy and vate first class to gun- competed as an All- Japan. Seward was pro- Marine Corps Achieve- nery sergeant in the Marine wrestler. moted to sergeant major ment Medal with two artillery community Seward was frocked on June 1, 2005, and gold stars and the Com- -- serving in many to first sergeant in June reported for duty as the bat Action Ribbon. 3rd MLG welcomes new CG Brig. Gen. William Faulkner, right, relinquishes command of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, to Col. Craig CLB-4 welcomes Chalkley Crenshaw during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lt. Col. Adam L. Chalkley will Kinser's Roberts Field, Wednesday. replace Lt. Col. Edward Bligh Crenshaw, who recently served as as Battalion Commander for commanding officer of Combat Combat Logistics Regiment Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd MLG, 4, Thursday at 6 p.m. during II MEF, said he looks forward to a ceremony at the Camp working with his new Marines Foster Parade Field next and accepted the challenge to to Godfrey Building 5713. raise the bar and standards of Chalkley was recently the 3rd MLG. Faulkner is heading to 1st Marine Expeditionary the Pentagon, where he will serve Force, Logistics Planner G- as the vice-director of the Joint 4. Bligh heads to the Naval Staff, J-4 directorate. War College, Newport Rhode Photo by Lance Cpl. Jovane M. Holland Chalkley Bligh Island. okinawa marine | NEWS | june 18, 2010  Unit leadership changes hands 4th Marines gets new CO

Col. Stephen M. Neary replaced Col. Daniel D. Yoo as commander of 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Thursday during a ceremony at the Beachhead Club on Camp Schwab. Neary was recently assigned to the Joint Warfighting Center J7, Suffolk, Va. as a Plans Observer Trainer. Yoo assumed command of 4th Marines in July 2008 and will leave to serve as the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Senior Military Fellow at the Council on Neary Yoo Foreign Relations in New York City.

Damren relinquishes 31st MEU Cpl. Michael A. Bianco Corps Base Quantico, 3rd Marine Regiment. 31st meu correspondent Va., where he was award- In 2005, he attended ed the Legion of Merit the National War College CAMP HANSEN — Col. in May. followed by billets as a Paul L. Damren relin- In 1984, MacMannis Strategy Branch Chief quished command of the was commissioned and and Chief of Policy for 31st Marine Expedition- assigned to 2nd Marine the Strategy and Poli- ary Unit to Col. Andrew Division before report- cy directorate, J5, Joint MacMannis at a change ing to Staff. of command ceremony in 1989 as an instructor. During his time at Thursday. The Baltimore native Training Command be- Damren, who will as- served as a staff platoon fore being selected to sume duties as Chief of MacMannis Damren commander and taught command the 31st MEU, Staff for Marine Corps tactics during his time MacMannis provided 52 University, said it has Indonesia and Taiwan. 8,000 family food packs at TBS. subordinate commands been a pleasure working The MEU has trained were donated to affected From 1995 to 1997, and formal learning cen- with the Marines and alongside numerous families and more than MacMannis attended ters with the necessary sailors of the 31st MEU countries including Ja- 1,200 medical patients the Naval Postgraduate tools to help them train and emphasizes the im- pan, the Kingdom of were treated. School in Monterey, intelligent, knowledge- portance of maintain- Thailand, the Republic At the same time, a Calif., and then moved able and effective Ma- ing a strong professional of the Philippines and small detachment of on to the U.S. Naval rines throughout the relationship with their Australia during its par- Marines from the MEU Academy, Anapolis, Marine Corps. Navy counterparts. ticipation in bilateral conducted HA/DR opera- Md., where he served The responsibility of “We need to cherish exercises. Each of the tions in the West Suma- as an instructor and as- selecting commanders the rapport we have with training evolutions in- tra Province of Indonesia sociate chairman of the for the seven MEUs lies Amphibious Squadron cluded events such as after several earthquakes physics department. directly with the Com- 11,” said Damren, a amphibious landings, ravaged the region. The In 2000, MacMan- mandant of the Marine CLB-4 welcomes Chalkley North Belgrade, Maine, mechanized raids and MEU provided more nis began a three-year Corps. A board is con- native. “The full-time helicopter raids. than 90,000 pounds of tour on Okinawa, Japan, vened to review all po- Lt. Col. Adam L. Chalkley will relationship is unique In the fall of 2009, food, construction tools where he held the billets tential applicants. replace Lt. Col. Edward Bligh and continues to grow Damren paused the and living supplies to of Special Operations The MEU is currently as Battalion Commander for stronger every day.” unit’s participation in meet the basic needs of Officer for III Marine preparing for its Fall Combat Logistics Regiment Since 2008, Damren Amphibious Landing those who lost every- Expeditionary Force, Patrol of the Asia-Pacific 4, Thursday at 6 p.m. during has commanded the Exercise 2010 to con- thing. Operations Officer for Region. The deployment a ceremony at the Camp MEU during more than duct two simultaneous The legacy Damren the 31st MEU and Com- includes participating Foster Parade Field next 10 military training ex- HA/DR operations in leaves behind will be car- manding Officer of Bat- in Amphibious Landing to Godfrey Building 5713. ercises throughout Asia the Asia-Pacific Region. ried on by MacMannis. talion Landing Team 2nd Exercise 2011 in the Re- Chalkley was recently the Tropical Storm Ketsana MacMannis comes to 1st Marine Expeditionary and Australia, as well as Battalion, 4th Marines, public of the Philippines Force, Logistics Planner G- real-world humanitarian devastated areas around the 31st MEU after serv- 31st MEU. In 2003 he and Korean Incremen- 4. Bligh heads to the Naval assistance/disaster relief Manila, Republic of the ing as the Command- joined 3rd Marine Divi- tal Training Program War College, Newport Rhode operations in the Repub- Philippines. Under Dam- ing Officer for Train- sion as the Commanding 2011 in the Republic of Island. lic of the Philippines, ren’s direction, more than ing Command, Marine Officer of 2nd Battalion, Korea.  okinawa marine | FEATURE | june 18, 2010 Troops test their trivia knowledge

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ore than a dozen contestants competed in the “Are You Smarter MThan A 5th Grader?” event hosted by Marine Corps Community Services at the Ocean Breeze on Camp Foster, May 31. MCCS routinely provides exciting pro- grams, products and services to the military community. Activities offered to service members and their families range from poker tournaments to island tours to nightly enter- tainment. “We decided to do this game because it’s Ronald M. Geist, the choral music director at Kubasaki High School, directs his class during rehearsal so popular right now, and we wanted to get June 9. Geist was recently selected as the Department of Defense Education Activity Okinawa people involved,” said Melissa Fevata, a club District’s teacher of the year. Photo by Pfc. Garry J. Welch operations assistant with MCCS and coordi- nator of the game. ‘Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?’ is a popular television trivia game which features contestants attempting to answer Teacher of the Year 10 questions taken from elementary school textbooks, two from each grade level from first to fifth. Okinawa educator recognized The contest at the Ocean Breeze was a mixture of DVD content and live interac- tion. Along the way, players could use Pfc. Garry J. Welch er of the year is no easy task, said Melanie “cheats,” like peeking at a student’s re- okinawa marine staff T. Bales, the Instructional System Specialist sponse on the DVD before giving their own for DoDEA Okinawa district schools. final answer. ubasaki High School’s choral mu- “To become teacher of the year you have The game was conducted head-to-head sic director, Ronald M. Geist, was to be nominated by a parent, student, or elimination style, with the finalist playing a Krecently selected as the Department another teacher,” said Bales. solo round for cash prizes. of Defense Education Activity Okinawa The person nominating a teacher must All other participants received gift pack- District’s teacher of the year. He will repre- write a letter stating why that teacher ages with popular board and card games sent DoDEA for the upcoming school year. should become the teacher of the year, said and a $10 certificate to Sam’s Anchor Sea- “I have been teaching for more than 30 Bales. Then the nominees must write an es- food Restaurant. years,” said Geist. “Eleven of those years I say explaining why they feel they should be Evan Whitback, a dentist with 3rd Dental have spent with the DoDEA.” teacher of the year, she added. Battalion and game participant, said the Before becom- Then, the event succeeded in giving troops an oppor- ing a teacher, Geist district su- tunity to have fun and unwind. served as a cantor The hardest part about perintendant “Having game nights like this give ser- and music direc- teaching is finding a way to get forms a com- vice members a chance to have fun and stay tor at a church for mittee, whose out of trouble,” Whitback said. “I think the six years. While my diverse group of students job is to night went very well.” in college he was turned on to music. I believe review all the MCCS will continue to offer unique a member of the “ applications, entertainment opportunities to service campus ministry music is life. That’s just me. she said. members, Favata said. “Our troops deserve Temple Band as a Once the to have exciting options when it comes to guitarist and lead - Ronald M. Geist board finish- entertainment on base. Especially while vocalist, Geist es reviewing they’re overseas, our goal is to make them said. the essays, feel at home.” “Music is something I really love and en- they choose some of the teachers nominated Nathaniel Yarian, a satellite communica- joy,” said the Seattle native. “If people want to answer questions” about their teaching tions specialist with Marine Wing Commu- me to do something in reference to music, I strengths and other questions concerning nications Squadron 18, Marine Air Control am willing to do it.” why they feel they should be teacher of the Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Ma- “The hardest part about teaching is year, said Bales. rine Expeditionary Force, won the night’s finding a way to get my diverse group of The committee then chooses who will be cash prize, reaching the final question and students turned on to music,” said Geist. “I teacher of the year, said Bales. bagging $100. believe music is life. That’s just me.” “Mr. Geist definitely deserves this,” said “I’ve never even watched the show, but it When teaching music, Geist tries to do James A. Hashman, a senior at Kubasaki seemed like something to do,” Yarian said. the best he can, he said. High School, and student of Geist’s for two “I didn’t think I’d win, but I’m glad I did.” “You have to keep working to do better years. “He is always running around all For more information on services and en- tomorrow then you did today,” said Geist. over the place trying to help people out. He’s tertainment provided by MCCS, visit www. Being selected as Okinawa District teach- just a great teacher.” mccsokinawa.com. okinawa marine | FEATURE | june 18, 2010 9 Marines stand strong during deployment

Lance Cpl. Thomas W. Provost Editor's Note: this is the last in a was an incoming rocket propelled okinawa marine staff series of articles about Regional grenade. Corps Advisory Command 3-7 in “There is no sound like an RPG Afghanistan. coming at you,” said Miller. “It’s just a crazy adrenalin pumping I was energetic. fter a short three month sound. You never know where it’s I was expecting great work up, Gunnery Sgt. going to land.” A Chad L. Miller, communi- It sounds much like a high things. I had a positive cations chief, Embedded Training pitched scream, he added. outlook... Team 2-8, Regional Corps Advi- But not everything during the sory Command 3-7, and the other deployment was considered nega- 20 members of his ETT landed in tive, such as building their rela- Afghanistan to begin their nine- tionships with ANA soldiers. month deployment in support of “The easiest way [to build a Operation Enduring Freedom. working relationship] is getting “ The 21 member team, 17 dirty with them, eating with them Marines and four corpsmen, and just doing what they do,” said was spread out over one forward Miller. operating base and three combat Drinking chai tea with them outposts with the mission to men- is a great way to socialize with tor and advise a battalion sized them, it’s a very popular thing to ” Afghan National Army unit, or do in their culture, the 29-year-old “kandak,” also spread over the explained. same area, explained Miller. “I was energetic. I was expect- COP Monti is in the north, COP ing great things. I had a positive Fortress is in the center and COP outlook, positive attitude, and I Penich is in the southern part of wanted to meet as many [ANA Kunar Province. FOB Joyce where soldiers] I could,” said Miller. Miller operated out of was in the Along with interacting with the center. ANA soldiers, going to the FOB’s Miller traveled many hours a gym became a ritual for the New week in convoys to the outposts in York native. order to keep track of the gear and “That would relieve my stress, equipment he was entrusted with. my frustration, and it got my mind “That’s a full-time job to refocused when I was aggravated,” keep track of all that gear, yet it said Miller. “That was my favorite couldn’t be because we still had part of the day.” exercises, missions and opera- “He was always in the gym,” tions we were constantly on,” said said Staff Sgt. Juan J. Rodriguez- Miller. “I trusted in my Marines Chavez, unit movement control to make sure they were account- center chief, Combat Logistics ing for all their gear, which they Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics did an outstanding job.” Group, III Marine Expeditionary They turned in 100 percent of Force. the gear that all the previous ETTs As for himself, Rodriguez- and they had accumulated which Chavez opted for more reading were altogether worth about $8 time, completing four books while million, he said. they were deployed, rather than September 8, 2009 was the hitting the gym, he added worst day all 21 team members Not only was going to the Gym will remember, said Miller. a stress reliever for Miller but talk- Miller lost four of his best ing with friends also relaxed him. friends that day in an ambush as well. while he and his team were on “We talked about anything and their way to a key leader engage- everything,” said Miller. “We had ment at a village named Ganjgal some crazy, crazy subjects that we near the Pakistan boarder, he said. talked about.” Miller explained after the This was one of the most memo- ambush was sprung they called rable things about Miller, said for supporting fires, however, they Rodriguez-Chavez were unable to get either air or “We talked about life and being artillery support. out there,” he said. “We basically had to fight Losing those four guys early our way out of the ambush and in the deployment brought them retrieve our fallen heroes at the close together, Miller said. same time because there was no The loss was something the way we were leaving without get- team had to deal with throughout Gunnery Sgt. Chad L. Miller, communications chief, Embedded ting them,” said Miller. “That day most of the deployment. Training Team 2-8, Regional Corps Advisory Command 3-7, talks will be with me for the rest of my “Sometimes you need to get a lot on a radio during a reaction mission. The ETT Recently returned life.” off your chest, and those guys are from a nine month deployment in support of Operation Enduring One of the most frightening there to listen to you,” said Miller. Freedom. Photo courtesy of Gunnery Sgt. Chad L. Miller things he came across that day “I would go back with my team.” 10 okinawa marine | FEATURE | june 18, 2010 Marines with MWSS-172 recognized for safe driving

Lance Cpl. Shelby R. Shields Once the Marines get their mis- okinawa marine staff sion, they begin the mission plan- ning necessary to ensure they are wenty-eight Marines from able to execute their assigned tasks. Marine Wing Support Squad- Simple steps the unit introduced Motor transport Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 stand in ron 172, Marine Wing Sup- to get Marines to think about acci- T formation after receiving awards May 21 for driving 1,000 safe miles on Okinawa. dent prevention are: the posting of port Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft Photo by Lance Cpl. Shelby R. Shields Wing, III Marine Expeditionary “Accident Free Day” signs through- Force, were awarded Certificates of out the bays; the dispatcher closing a three-day weekend. The Marines “We’re in a country that isn’t ours,” Appreciation for safe driving while the conversation with a friendly of MWSS-172 enjoyed their first said Lance Cpl. Caitlin R. Smith, one on Okinawa. reminder to drive safe and constant three-day weekend reward recently, of the motor transportation operators The Marine Corps Traffic Safety re-enforcement from the non com- for having reached 91 accident free who also received a certificate of Program encourages leaders to re- missioned officers and staff NCOs days. appreciation. “Everything about the ward their Marines for demonstrat- not to take unnecessary risks and to The Marines support the entire roads and the rules are different, and ing safe driving. drive safe, Richardson added. 1st MAW and collectively drive over we’re in the spotlight. It’s like having The program allows units to cre- “To capitalize on this, the awards 2,000 miles a week. “That is a lot other people’s lives in your hands; ate their own goals and rewards are milestones the Marines can shoot of miles on a 70-mile long island,” you always have to be aware of your regarding safe driving, said Gunnery for. That is our way of telling them Richardson said. surroundings.” Sgt. Brandon D. Richardson, MWSS- they did a great job, and we appreci- “You can drive anywhere from “Defensive driving is key, you 172 motor transportation chief. ate their efforts,” Richardson said. Kinser to the Jungle Warfare Train- have to be on the look out for the Depending on each individual The MWSS-172 Safe Driver Award ing Center which is two hours on other guy,” said Lance Cpl. Josh unit’s daily driving tasks, attainable, program awards individuals and winding roads that the trucks barely Christian, another awardee. “When achievable goals can be set. their unit collectively. For every fit on,” said Lance Cpl. Joseph La- lives are at risk you have to use extra The award system is one of the 1,000 miles of individual safe driv- belle, one of the motor transportation caution.” new initiatives put into place in ing, the Marines receive a Certificate operators and a recipient of a 1,000 The Safe Driver Program was order to focus Marines on accident of Appreciation, for every 5,000 accident free miles award. implemented for MWSS-172 April 1, prevention. miles a Meritorious Mast and for Any type of driving mishap rang- and the safe miles were back dated “Truth be told, you don’t plan on every 10,000 miles a Certificate of ing from an accident out in town to to January 2009. MWSS-172 leaders getting into an accident, so accident Commendation. a Road Master citation, moving or are confident implementing this new prevention is not always on the Ma- As a whole, for every 90 days with stationary, will reset a Marine’s safe reward system will continue to keep rines’ minds,” Richardson said. accident free miles, the unit receives driving miles back to zero. the unit accident free.

Remain safe, cool in summer heat FLAG CONDITIONS Lance Cpl. Tyler C. Vernaza suspended for all un-acclimatized type of clothing they are wear- As temperatures rapidly increase on okinawa marine staff personnel. ing, according to Petty Officer Okinawa, it is important for all personnel A red flag means the outside 2nd Class Macia Hughes, preven- to pay close attention to the heat index s Okinawa’s days get temperature is 88.0-89.9 degrees tive medicine technician, Camp and plan outdoor activities and training warmer, it is important for and all physical training for Lester Naval Hospital. accordingly. Monitor the heat stress condition displayed by colored flags service members and their personnel not fully acclimated is “I wouldn’t suggest wearing A on each camp. The heat stress flag families to be aware of the heat restricted to limited activity not anything that is tight. People indicates what type of outdoor activity conditions and warning signs to exceed six hours. should wear loosely-fitted cotton is authorized. Flag conditions are also that could lead to heat casualty. A black flag means the outside clothing,” said Hughes. posted online at www.med.navy.mil/ Each Marine Corps Base on temperature is 90.0 degrees and Because the weather gets so sites/nhoki/pages/flagcondition.aspx. Okinawa participates in a system up, requiring that all strenuous hot here during the day, the best to ensure individuals stay abreast non essential outdoor physical time for service members to PT No flag | Less than 80 degrees of the changing heat conditions. activity should stop for all units. is early in the morning before the Normal training can be conducted At each gym, as well as other Per the order, the tempera- sun comes up, she said. for all personnel. locations onboard military instal- ture is derived from the Wet From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. service lations on Okinawa, a flagpole Bulb Temperature Index which members should avoid any physi- displaying a solid colored flag al- “combines shade, air temperature, cal training outside because that GREEN FLAG | 80-84.9 degrees luding to the current outside heat radiation, humidity and wind is when the day normally gets the Personnel not acclimatized to the condition can be found. There are into a single value to be used as a hottest, said Hughes. weather should use caution, take breaks as needed. four different colored flags indi- guide for monitoring training and Staying hydrated is also vitally cating a specific heat condition; other physical activities.” important to fighting the heat. the colors of these flags are green, “Training during May 1 During periods high exertion, YELLOW FLAG | 85-87.9 degrees yellow, red and black. through September 30 will be Hughes suggests Marines con- Personnel not acclimatized should not According to Marine Corps Or- conducted per the stated heat sume around 10 to 12 canteens of do strenuous activities. All personnel der 6200.1A, Heat Casualty Pre- index,” according the order. water daily, but to be cautious of should be cautious, take breaks. vention, a green flag means the “These heat conditions are sports drinks. outside temperature is 80.0-84.9 there for the Marines, so they “Your body needs water for the RED FLAG | 88-89.9 degrees degrees and heavy exercise for know what they are exposing electrolytes in sports drinks to Strenuous activities for all personnel personnel that are not acclimated their bodies to,” said Aaron Davis, work, if you are only consuming are limited to essential activities. should be conducted with caution lead safety and occupational sports drinks you can become and under constant supervision. health specialist, installation dehydrated,” she added. A yellow flag means the safety office, Camp Foster. To prevent becoming a heat BLACK FLAG | 90 degrees or more outside temperature is 85.0-87.9 In addition to knowing the casualty this summer keep an eye Non-mission essential, outdoor activities degrees and all strenuous exer- current flag conditions, Marines on the heat condition flags, wear must cease. No normal training. cises and obstacle courses are should also pay attention to the loose clothing and stay hydrated. okinawa marine | COMMUNITY Place | june 18, 2010 11 In Theaters Now June 18 - June 24 Foster courtney kinser Futenma today Marmaduke (PG), 3 p.m.; Prince of Persia: TODAY The Karate Kid (PG), 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. TODAY Kick-Ass (R), 6:30 p.m. TODAY The Last Song (PG), 6:30 p.m. The Sands of Time (PG13), 6 p.m.; Kick-Ass (R), 9 Saturday Shrek Forever After (PG), 2 and 6 p.m. saturday Oceans (G), 3 p.m.; Kick-Ass (R), 6:30 Saturday The Karate Kid (PG), 4 and 7 p.m. p.m. sunday Shrek Forever After (PG), 2 p.m.; Sex and p.m. sunday Date Night (PG13), 4 p.m.; A Nightmare saturday Oceans (G), noon; Prince of Persia: the City 2 (R), 6 p.m. SUNDAY How To Train Your Dragon (PG), 3 p.m.; on Elm Street (R), 7 p.m. The Sands of Time (PG13), 3 and 6 p.m.; Hot Tub Monday Shrek Forever After (PG), 7 p.m. Kick-Ass (R) 6:30 p.m. monday Sex and the City 2 (R), 6:30 p.m. Time Machine (R), 9 p.m. tuesday Closed monday Closed tuesday Closed SUNDay The Karate Kid (PG), 1 and 4:30 p.m.; wednesday Marmaduke (PG), 7 p.m. tuesday Marmaduke (PG), 6:30 p.m. wednesday Closed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (PG13), 8 p.m. thursday Closed Wednesday The Karate Kid (PG), 3 and 6:30 thursday Closed monday Hot to Train Your Dragon (PG), 3 p.m.; p.m. Why Did I Get Married Too (PG13), 7 p.m. thursday Oceans (G), 6:30 p.m. tuesday Hot Tub Time Machine (R), 7 p.m. Kadena wednesday The Ghost Writer (PG13), 7 p.m. Theater DIRECTORY TODAY Robin Hood (PG13), 6 p.m.; Kick-Ass (R), CAMP FOSTER 645-3465 thursday The Karate Kid (PG), 7 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Hansen Kadena air base 634-1869 Saturday Marmaduke (PG), noon, 3 and 6 p.m.; TODAY Kick-Ass (R), 6 p.m.; Repo Men (R), 9 p.m. (USO Night) 632-8781 Robin Hood (PG13), 9 p.m. schwab Saturday Sex and the City 2 (R), 6 p.m.; Kick- mcas futenma 636-3890 SUnday Marmaduke (PG), 1 and 4 p.m.; Robin Ass (R), 9 p.m. (USO NIGHT) 636-2113 Hood (PG13), 7 p.m. TODAY Sex and the City 2 (R), 7 p.m. sunday Oceans (G), 2 p.m.; Kick-Ass (R), 5:30 CAMP COURTNEY 622-9616 Saturday The Last Song (PG), 5 p.m. monday Marmaduke (PG), 3 and 7 p.m. p.m. Tuesday Sex and the City 2 (R), 7 p.m. CAMP HANSEN 623-4564 sunday Date Night (PG13), 5 p.m. monday The Karate Kid (PG), 7 p.m. (USO NIGHT) 623-5011 Wednesday Oceans (G), 3 p.m.; Kick-Ass (R), monday-Thursday Closed tuesday The Karate Kid (PG), 6 and 9 p.m. CAMP KINSER 637-2177 7 p.m. Wednesday Kick-Ass (R), 7 p.m. Thursday Sex and the City 2 (R), 7 p.m. Camp Schwab 625-2333 thursday Marmaduke (PG), 7 p.m. (USO NIGHT) 625-3834

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CHAMPIONSKubasaki High School's Josh Jones prepares to throw the ball for a play at third base during a game against Zama High School during the Far East High School Baseball Tournament that took place May 17-20. Photos by Regina Thorp Dragons bring home Far East Championship Lance Cpl. Heather N. Choate said Kaleb Robinson, a Kubasaki senior, captain the plane,” said Toor. “It was like there was an okinawa marine staff and catcher for the Dragons. X on our backs and everyone wanted to take us “We’ve always seen other sports teams go to down.” high school sports team best described as Far East and play. We never got the chance to go “We were very confident that we were going “a family of brothers” traveled to main- anywhere or prove anything,” said Josh Jones, to win,” said Toor. “We have that strong core A land Japan with their coach May 17-20 a Kubasaki senior and third baseman for the group that has been together for a while.” to compete in the first Far East Baseball Tourna- Dragons. The tournament consisted of two teams from ment on Atsugi Naval Station. “When we were all younger we played mul- Okinawa, three teams from Korea and six teams The Kubasaki Dragons trained all year, either tiple sports, but as we got older we dropped them from mainland Japan. The 11 teams played a practicing for the season on the field or lifting in all and focused on baseball only because that’s total of seven games resulting in the Dragons the gym during their off time, as well as playing what we love to do and want to spend our time bringing home the championship while Kadena in tournaments on and off island. doing,” said Jones. High School brought home second. This year’s 15-man team includes four fresh- Since the players have been playing together, “It has been one of the best moments of my men, two sophomores, two juniors and seven they have grown closer than most friends, feeling high school career,” said Jones. seniors. Five members have played for three as if they are more like a family, said Jones as Of the 15-man team, only one Dragon is or more years with the Dragons which is rare Kubasaki pitcher Patrick Varner, 18, and Robin- projected to take the field next year. The other within Department of Defense Dependent School son agreed. members will be graduating or moving with teams, said Randy K. Toor, five year head coach “Honestly, a family is the best way to describe their families. at Kubasaki High School. the team,” said Jones. “We’re all like brothers. It’s A regular season for the Dragons consists of like a big family of boys.” playing local rivals Kadena High School and lo- “It’s as if everyone is someone else’s big brother cal Okinawan teams from February to May. Dur- on the team,” said Varner, a Kubasaki senior. “We ing the off season the team hits the batting cages, always make each other better,” he added. lifts weights and continues to play local Japanese Once the team was slated to be in the tourna- teams, said Toor. ment, everyone expected us to win due to an “We had a lot of really good practices this advantage of having multiple players with years season,” said Toor. “Once we found out there was of experience on the same team that created a going to be a Far East Tournament, we all stuck strong foundation of leadership and teamwork, together and were working towards one goal.” said Toor. “We had been waiting forever for Far East,” “We were pretty much marked once we got off

Kubasaki pitcher Mateo Sanchez, pitches the Kubasaki's Andrew Estes shoots for a double play after forcing out Kadena High School's Tyler ball during the Far East High School Baseball Capps during the teams' contest at the Far East High School Baseball Tournament May 17-20. Tournament May 17-20.