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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII | Competitors low crawl through around the a part of Combat Service Support Group 3’s 14th Annual Swamp Romp at Nu’upia Ponds Feb. 23. Competitors trudged through more than five miles of water, sand, mud and swamp during Hawaii’s dirtiest footrace. Photo by Lance Cpl. Achilles corpsfor more marine corps stories and photos, visit http://www.marines.mil

SAQLAWIYAH, Iraq | U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ginni Stolaas stands guard outside a medical clinic in Saqlawiyah, Iraq, Feb. 25, 2008. Stolaas is a member of the Iraqi Women’s Engagement Team assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force FWD, which held an open clinic for local residents. Photo by Lance Cpl. Erin A. Kirk

BETHESDA, Md. | (Left to right) Sgt. James Bone, Cpl Ray Hennagir and Cpl. Matt Bridges model the new Marine Corps running suit Feb. 29 at the National Naval Medical Center after the Marine Corps officially unveiled the new suit to Marines assigned to the Wounded Warrior Regiment. Photo by Staff Sgt. Leo A. Salinas

NEW YORK, N.Y. | An improvised explosive device blasted the entrance to the U.S. Armed Forces Career Center, a joint-service recruiting station located in Times Square at approximately 3:45 a.m March 6. The blast caused no injuries; however, glass in the office’s front door and window was shattered by the explosion, and the door’s metal frame was bent. One of the busiest recruiting stations in the nation, the recruiting office is singularly located on a triangular island in the center of the iconic Manhattan intersection and has been the site of periodic anti-war protests. Photo by Cpl. Karim Delgado okinawa marine | OPINION & EDITORIAL | march 14, 2008 Reflecting on Lt. David B. Thames once endured, all bets are off. Part of the familiar lines and creases pose the question headquarters battalion, 3rd marine division Reflectionintent, and indeed the wisdom of such a “wherefore honor, whither courage and com- period, after all, is to take a good look at mitment today?” he phrase “Period of Reflection” has ourselves, individually and collectively. The “Period of Reflection” must not be become a household term of late. While Whatever the genesis of the phrase, the tossed into the bin of political posturing some folks no doubt expressed frustra- principle it expresses is that each of us or the category of “one more bullet dodged.” Ttion over the restrictions placed on our day- must take a long and honest look in the Instead, it needs to be instituted as a standing to-day engagement with the local community, mirror to make sure that what we see is order that each of us (and all of us) do the dai- my own observation in sync with what we claim about ourselves. ly soul-searching required of those who aspire chaplain’s corner is that the vast major- Otherwise, we run the risk of holding our to the public trust, who accept the mantle of ity accepted the state of affairs with grace and integrity cheap — for all the world to see. stewardship for an honorable reputation, and quiet resolve. Now that a new set of rules has The “Man in the Mirror” metaphor is per- who dare to wear or live in association with replaced the more comprehensive limitations, haps a bit over-used. Nevertheless, it chal- the uniforms of our nation. life has begun to seem a bit more normal — lenges us to extend the “Period of Reflection” The beauty of a daily period of reflection as normal as any overseas duty ever feels. beyond the statutes of commanding generals is this — as we begin to see ourselves the way At least I don’t have to worry about how and into the daily discipline of being good we truly are — as God sees us — we are freed to get a re-supply of those special trash people. It requires that we give pause in from false illusions, and empowered to bring bags, without which I rate a stern — if in- the face of our own reflection to consider what we see into alignment with our highest comprehensible — lecture from the Ishikawa that we are guests in this land and to ask ideals and most noble goals. We raise the bar sanitation engineer who appears at my house “what can I do (or not do) today to be the for ourselves and for each other. every three days. kind of guest I would want in my home?” Now take a good look — and then go do Still, I think it would be unfortunate if we The visage staring back at me from the the right thing! simply relegate the “Period of Reflection” looking-glass wants to know “what kind of Thames is the chaplain for Headquarters to the status of unpleasant memory, as if ambassador are you going to be today?” The Battalion, 3rd Marine Division.

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Lance Cpl. Andrew S. Avitt Though there are many journalists who Is it true that the American flag Okinawa Marine Staff strictly uphold a high standard of ethics, there should be burned when disposed are also many who do not. After all, when you Q: of? CAMP FOSTER — You wake up, walk outside tell a story to a friend, have you ever added and grab your favorite news rag from your a little extra something, or, when you’re in According to United States driveway. You go inside and routinely pour a trouble, left something out? Code, Title 4, Section 8, when cup of coffee as you flip through to your favorite Media conglomerates tend to function with A: the flag is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem section in the daily paper. their own interests in mind, selling their prod- for display, it should be destroyed in a Every morning you read and pay close atten- ucts anyway they can. Too often, seeking truth dignified way, preferably by burning. tion to the weather, world events and domestic and informing the masses – the true function And Marine Corps Order P10520.3B issues. You read for a half an hour or so, do a of journalists – is a lower priority than enter- states that flags determined not to have crossword puzzle and feel sufficiently up to taining audiences with sensational, valueless historical value will be destroyed by the speed on the day’s news. But should you? information. parent organization, privately by burning, In a day and age when everything is up to This practice by large media conglomerates with no suggestion of irreverence to its interpretation, how do you know your favorite is damaging to a society in which most citizens military or national significance, unless its newspaper’s interpretation is correct? take the news at face value. retention as a display memento is desired Often, when I watch the news or read about Instead of reading one newspaper and taking by the organization. In this case, the flag world events, I think to myself, “How much it for fact, I try reading several with different will be carried on organizational property accounts but will not be a part of the of this madness could actually be true?” How viewpoints and researching the topic if things Marine Corps historical collection. much of the story is being left out, or what has still seem unclear. been exaggerated? Keeping up with the news should not be The news we all read and watch seems to a passive routine. It should be a continuous fall somewhere between completely factual study, requiring readers to challenge facts To submit an opinion or editorial, and brilliantly fictional. Finding the truth in and question motives. If we do those things, e-mail us at okinawamarine.mcbb. the mess that is today’s media can be a daunt- somewhere along the way we might actually ing task. find truth. [email protected]

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NMCI Satisfaction survey Thousands of people across the island have received e-mailed invitations to offer H&HS Squadron hails their opinions about the Navy Marine Corps Intranet Program through a customer satisfaction survey that runs through March 17. The on-line survey takes about 12 minutes new sergeant major to complete and offers participants the opportunity to provide quick, direct suggestions Lance Cpl. Daniel A. Flynn for improvement. okinawa marine staff The NMCI Program Office encourages all users who received an invitation to MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA take the survey. Each response is read and — Sgt. Maj. Willie R. Perry passed his duties appropriate action is taken by the local NMCI team. as sergeant major of Headquarters and Head- For questions regarding the survey or quarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, to Sgt. Maj. any other NMCI issue, please contact the Benjamin L. Pangborn during a post and relief NMCI Far East Regional Contracting Officer’s ceremony here March 7. Representative, Bruce Hidaka-Gordon, at Perry, who served with H&HS since July [email protected]. 2006, is moving to 1st Battalion, 10th Marines, Perry Pangborn 2nd Marine Division, at Camp Lejeune, N.C. LIVING PATTERN SURVEY Pangborn came to H&HS after serving as Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, During the period March 1-31, Service company first sergeant for B Company, Ma- 2nd Marine Division, based at Camp Lejeune. members and DoD civilians with dependents rine Wing Communications Squadron 28, 2nd In 1992, he reported to Quantico, Va., for that have been assigned to Okinawa for at least Marine Aircraft Wing, at MCAS Cherry Point, Marine Security Guard training. After completion, three months are required to participate in a he served at U.S. Embassy Georgetown, Living Pattern Survey. N.C. While serving with B Company, Pangborn The survey can be completed in 30 minutes deployed three times in support of Operation Guyana. or less by going to: http://www.perdiem.osd. Iraqi Freedom. In 1994, Pangborn transferred to the U.S. mil/oscola/lps/japan/. Pangborn graduated recruit training at Ma- Embassy in Rabat, Morocco. Upon completion For questions regarding the Living Pattern rine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. of duty in Rabat, he reported to 2nd Battalion, Survey, please contact Chief Warrant Officer December 1987. He then attended the School 6th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, for duty as Michael J. Easley, 645-7199. of Infantry at Camp Geiger for training as a an infantry platoon sergeant. mortarman. From September 2000 through October 2003, MARRIAGE RETREAT After completing his training at Camp Gei- Pangborn served as a faculty advisor and chief The next Marriage Enrichment Retreat will ger, Pangborn received orders to Dam Neck, instructor at the Staff Non Commissioned Of- take place March 28-30. The retreat will pro- Va., for Marine Corps Security Force training. ficer Academy at Camp Lejeune. vide couples the tools to communicate more Pangborn’s awards include two Navy and effectively and work as a team to preserve and He received orders to Sigonella, Italy where he enhance love, commitment and friendship. served from 1988-1989. Marine Corps Commendation Medals, the These events give couples quality time together In December of 1990, he deployed to the Combat Action Ribbon, Military Outstanding in a beautiful, stress-free environment and are Persian Gulf in support of Operations Desert Volunteer Service Medal and various other unit great opportunities for fun-filled getaways, Shield and Desert Storm as a mortarman with and service awards. during which they build on the strengths of their marriage. Sign-up by March 21. For more information, SYSTEM from pg 1 crease operational down time of We wouldn’t know what the call 645-3041. CLR-3’s commanding officer. equipment and reduce potential problem is, and the Marines “This technology is abso- operational pauses.” would be stuck, possibly in an SUICIDE PREVENTION WORKSHOP lutely phenomenal, and what it Chiarotti said the most im- unsecured area.” The Chaplain’s Religious Enrichment can and hopefully will do for portant thing the new equip- With the new system, those Development Operation will host a suicide the Marine Corps is going to ment will do is help save lives. types of problems would be awareness and prevention workshop for be incredible,” Chiarotti said. With the way logistics oper- eliminated, Warner said. As leaders at all levels March 27 at the Chapel “It will help us save lives, de- ates now, commanders often soon as a system failure begins Center on Camp Foster from 7:30 a.m. to over-plan, which, in turn, puts or logistics requirements are 4:30 p.m. Each of the major subordinate commands Marines in harm’s way. identified, the system processes on Okinawa is allocated 10 seats in the work- After learning about the the information and sends it shop, with the exception of III MHG, which technology, CLR-3 leaders vol- through the command and con- has five seats. unteered to test it for the Marine trol systems where command- For more information, contact CREDO at Corps. Headquarters Marine ers can see the information and 645-3041. Sign up by March 19. Corps agreed and selected use it for operational planning CLR-3. and future force deployment. NOSCO Scholarships CLR-3 Operations Officer This means that at any time The Naval Officers’ Spouses’ Club is offering Capt. James Warner explained a commander can pull up infor- scholarships to eligible Navy military family the system’s strengths, citing mation on a computer and know members on Okinawa. situations in which the ARL exactly what he needs to do to A full application package is available at http://www.noscokinawa.com or from the system could greatly improve support his troops. Navy Fleet Gift Shop at Camp Lester. The ap- operations. “Commanders and logis- plication deadline is March 31. “When a unit gets into a ticians have greater confi- firefight and the logistics com- dence with the improved data Okinawa Lacrosse Club mander finds out, he often sends accuracy the ARL system The Okinawa Lacrosse Club plays men’s the unit too much ammunition provides, which leads to the and women’s games Sundays from noon to to replace what they used in the best choices of support,” 2:30 p.m. on the multi-purpose fields next Rick Horner installs cables for firefight,” Warner explained. Chiarotti said. “This is to Gunners Gym. Anyone interested in an Autonomic Ready Logistics “Marines would then have to a great piece of equipment, playing is invited. system in a Combat Logistics deliver the ammunition via and so far we have had great Regiment 3 Logistics Vehicle convoy, putting Marines on the success with it. Hopefully, our TO SUBMIT A BRIEF, send an e-mail to System March 5. Horner is an road and in danger when it isn’t success will show that every [email protected], or fax your engineering aid with Applied necessary. Also, sometimes unit should have it, and the Research Labs, Penn State request to 645-3803. The deadline for submitting something could go wrong Marine Corps will change to a brief is noon every Friday. The Okinawa Marine University. Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel with a vehicle during a convoy. this system.” reserves the right to edit all submitted material. R. Todd okinawa marine | NEWS | march 14, 2008 31st MEU provides humanitarian aid for Balabac residents 1st Lt. Jorge Escatell 31st marine expeditionary unit

BALABAC, Philippines – With Exercise Ba- likatan 2008 at an end, Marines and sailors of Combat Logistics Battalion 31 demonstrated caring efforts and diligent work as they provided humanitarian aid for more than 3,500 local residents. CLB-31, the combat logistics element of the 31st MEU, provided engineering expertise and medical assistance during a community relations project Feb. 28 at Balabac High School and Balabac Elementary School here, in order to continue the efforts of Balikatan 2nd Lt. Brian Woodall, the engineer officer for Combat Logistics Battalion 31, and Philippine Air 2008 and strengthen the relationship between Force engineer Staff Sgt. Benito Maceda center a ceremonial plaque on a newly constructed school the Republic of the Philippines and the U.S. building built by service members from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Forces during Armed Forces. an engineering civic assistance program in Balabac March 3. Members of the 31st MEU provided The CLB-31 engineers constructed two humanitarian aid here, as part of Exercise Balikatan in order to strengthen the relationship between the classrooms at the high school, which support Republic of the Philippines and the U.S. Armed Forces. Photo by 1st Lt. Jorge Escatell 483 students. “We were asked by local officials if we Along with the engineering project, CLB-31’s tained the kids, with various outdoor activities. could build two additional classrooms to help medical and dental staff treated more than 1,300 “We played basic games that we learned them accommodate the local high school patients in the local area. in school, such as “Green Light-Red Light,” children,” said 1st Sgt. Ronald L. Garrett with Petty Officer 1st Class Gerardo Cortado, a “Simon Says” and a few relay races,” Cabelin CLB-31. hospital corpsman with CLB-31, said his staff said. “I am having a great time being able For the MEU Marines and sailors, success is handed out more than 1,800 prescriptions, from to visit and give back to my people.” conducting an operation as smoothly as possible cough medicine and fever reducing medicine to Cabelin, a native of Angeles City, Philippines, and, when problems arise, accepting a helping multivitamins. translated the rules to the children while Cha- hand from local residents adds to the efficiency “We not only hand out the medication, we son demonstrated. of the mission. also provide them with educational information “I am having so much fun and really enjoy “We have pushed multiple building materi- on how to prevent and treat certain symptoms,” interacting with the children,” Chason said. “I als from a centralized point here, but we have Cortado said. cannot understand the language completely, had a problem with the roads to the site and Service members who weren’t actively par- but their smiles and laughter tell me I am doing our vehicles,” said Garrett. “But the local of- ticipating in the medical or dental missions something right.” ficials assisted us in finding alternate routes hosted community relations activities with The humanitarian assistance programs that are more suitable for the mission. Local offi- elementary school children. of Balikatan aim to strengthen the relation- cials and residents have done a great job assisting Pfc. Kevin Chason, a diesel mechanic, and ship between the U.S. and the Republic of us to ensure we complete the project on time.” Seaman Matthew Cabelin, a corpsman, enter- the Philippines. 31st MEU’s Maritime Strike Force hones urban training during Balikatan Lance Cpl. Jason Spinella raids in a hostile environment. environment of the Philippines. 31st marine expeditionary unit According to Master Sgt. Carl “The humidity and weather Holden, an SOTG instructor, the play a huge role in the accomplish- CLARK AIR BASE, Philippines primary purpose for the evalu- ment of the mission,” said Cpl. — From the time the sniper takes ation was to observe and make Steve Kettelhut, an SOTG radio his first shot to the extraction of note of the strong points the team operator. “I feel that performing the Maritime Strike Force team, a has when executing the operation in an environment like this really joint effort comprised of air sup- and help to improve on the team’s strengthens our skills.” port and security forces must work weaknesses. Along with the benefit of learn- together to complete the mission. The exercise required the Deep ing valuable skills for combat in Marines and sailors of the 31st Reconnaissance Platoon to fast an urban environment, the Philip- Marine Expeditionary Unit’s MSF rope in and assault a building pine Marines involved took away and Philippine Marines trained occupied by hostile forces and many beneficial tactics from the side-by-side during a Realistic possibly rigged with improvised training. Urban Training Exercise March 1 explosive devices while other ele- “The knowledge and other spe- during Exercise Balikatan 2008 in ments of the strike force provided cific training like the raid tactics, the Philippines. security and established blocking sniper shooting, air support and The MSF is comprised of the positions. the detainment of prisoners really MEU’s Deep and Amphibious Role players tested the strike challenged us,” said Philippine Reconnaissance Platoons and force’s ability to react to sev- Marine Capt. Fidel Macatangay, Marines and sailors from 2nd eral mission variables, including the Training Company Command- Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, ambushes against the security er for the Force Reconnaissance serving as the MEU’s Battalion force and a simulation of angry Battalion. Members of the 31st Marine Landing Team. protestors during the extraction Macatangay added that the exer- Expeditionary Unit’s Deep Reconnaissance Platoon fast rope III Marine Expeditionary Force’s phase. cise helped both sides by teaching out of a CH-53E Super Stallion Special Operations Training Group Another aspect of the training them about their counterparts and helicopter during the MEU’s Realistic evaluated the MSF’s ability to plan, that made the exercise unique was identifying what skills need to be Urban Training Exercise Feb. 22. Photo coordinate and execute precision that it was executed in the tropical improved upon. by Lance Cpl. Jason Spinella okinawa marine | NEWS | march 14, 2008 Logistics modernization technologies tested for first MEF-wide use Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein 3 Marines tested was signpost Devices transmit information about Meisinger said. “We are making okinawa marine staff technology, which enables units assets to “signposts,” which are sure the software programs and to track assets as they move from maintained or strategically posi- physical layout is tested for ease of CAMP COURTNEY — Marines location to location, according to tioned by units in the field, and the setup for (Cobra Gold).” with 3rd Marine Logistics Group Gunnery Sgt. Robert J. Ruberg, information is then forwarded to a Signpost technology increases led a training exercise on Camp the combat service support chief secure computer server. speed and improves efficiency in lo- Courtney March 3-7 to test III Ma- with Maritime Pre-position Force, The Marines setup an arrival gistics operations by providing units rine Expeditionary Force’s ability III MEF. and operations assembly group, and commanders the ability to track to track military assets with logis- “These technologies let us bet- which is responsible for operating assets and logistics in real time. tics modernization technologies. ter track and account for supplies, the signpost technology, in an old The technology eliminates the III MEF is leading the Corps’ equipment and personnel, and re- warehouse on Camp Courtney. cumbersome process of Marines logistics modernization initiative, duce manpower,” Ruberg said. They also set up the signpost having to physically count each and Cobra Gold 2008 in May will be Signpost technology lets Marine testing area on an adjacent field. piece of gear and relay informa- the first exercise in which any Ma- Corps units track supplies and Marines with CLR 3 then carried tion to units and commanders in rine Expeditionary Force has fully equipment using Radio Frequency the identification devices past the other areas through radio trans- integrated the technologies, accord- Identification Devices, which signposts to test the functionality missions. ing to Capt. Robert Meisinger, the contain information about assets of the system. “It’s ultimately a tool for a (Marine embarkation officer for MPF. and are attached to vehicles and “What we are doing here is Expeditionary Brigade) commander One of the major technologies containers. ensuring the software programs to know where his pre-positioned the Combat Logistics Regiment Radio Frequency Identification communicate with each other,” assets are,” Meisinger said. Space Week launched at E.C. Killin Elementary School

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CAMP FOSTER — Sixth graders from E.C. Kil- lin Elementary School spent a week studying space sciences during the school’s Space Week March 4-7. The school held several events during the week, which was the culmination of an integrated space curriculum sixth graders had worked on since December that covered several subjects including science, math, social studies, language arts and health. The week kicked off with a visit from Vincent Yacono, an operations analyst with the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command. He spoke to third, fourth, fifth and sixth graders about his job and what the Army does in what many refer to as the “golf balls” on Fort Buckner next to Camp Foster, which are used for satellite communications. The larger activities happened March 5-6 when the pupils used models and display boards to display research they did regarding various topics related to space, such as hydroponics, space inventions and space history. Pupils from the other grades at the school were invited to come and see the projects and learn about space. The sixth-grade pupils also made water bottle rockets and hot air balloons and launched them during the model display days. “The students put in a lot of work and effort making their presentations, and there were some really impressive displays,” said sixth- grade teacher Melanie Horton. The school held an aviation-related career day for all pupils at the school March 7. Marines, airmen and sailors working in the aviation field visited the school to talk to the children about their jobs. “Everyone who visited my class was real interesting, and it was fun learning about all of their jobs,” said fourth grader Brody Missler. Horton said she was very pleased with how Melanie Horton, a sixth-grade teacher at E.C. Killin Elementary, supervises the launching of a hot air well the week went, and she is very proud of all balloon constructed by one of her students during the school’s Space Week March 6. Pupils at the school the pupils and their hard work. participated in various activities relating to space March 4-7. Photo courtesy of Lance Cpl. Lynette Baldodacumos okinawa marine | NEWS | march 14, 2008 Japanese NCOs attend Corporals’ Course Lance Cpl. Aaron Hostutler One of the main lessons the Japanese okinawa marine staff soldiers have learned about Marines is the pride they take in their work, according to CAMP FOSTER — Two noncommissioned Kai. “Marines have a lot of pride in their officers with the Japanese Ground Self jobs and in training other Marines to be Defense Force are currently attending a the best.” Headquarters and Service Battalion, Ma- So far, they have taken part in Marine rine Corps Base Camp Butler, Corporals’ Corps physical training, close order drill, Course on Camp Foster. sword manual and classes about Marine The two sergeants are attending the Corps battle skills and leadership. course as part of the Japanese Observer “I really enjoy the drill,” Kai said. Exchange Program, which is designed to “In Japan, we don’t use the sword, increase the interoperability of the two so learning the sword manual and the fighting forces by exchanging service different steps involved in drill was members, according to JGSDF Sgt. Yas- very exciting.” uhiko Sato, a Sergeants’ Course instructor During drill practice, they learned how with Infantry Training Company, 2nd Ser- to form for exercising, conduct facing geant Training Unit, Northeastern Army movements and march. Combined Group. While drill is part of the course, The soldiers attended a Corporals’ Course the majority of their time is spent in rather than a Sergeants’ Course because the the classroom. rank of sergeant in the JGSDF is equivalent “I have learned a lot from the classes,” to the rank of corporal in the Marines. Sato said. “I was very surprised about how “A lot of soldiers want to come to this detailed Marines are.” course,” said JGSDF Sgt. Tatsuya Kai, an Even though the soldiers have learned a inscription specialist with 8th Division, lot from the class so far, they have encoun- 8th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion, West- tered some problems along the way. ern Army. “It is a prize goal of Japanese “One of the difficult things for me was noncommissioned officers to get picked trying to understand all of the English,” to attend. Only two soldiers are chosen Sato said. “There were many abbreviations each year.” that made it hard to understand.” Sato and Kai were selected according Despite their hardships, the two soldiers to their position in the JGSDF Sergeants’ have made it through the first two weeks Course, their scores in their physical fit- and are excited about the remainder of ness test and their performance in English the course. class. “This experience has given me a wider “In this course, I hope to learn a lot view on things,” said Sato. “Not only has Japanese Ground Self Defense Force Sgt. Tatsuya Kai leads about Marines and how they operate,” this benefited me in a military sense, a detail during a Corporals’ Course drill practice at a field Sato said. “So when I go back to (Main- I think it has benefited me personally next to Gunners Fitness Center Feb. 26. Kai is an inscription land) Japan, I can teach and motivate the as well.” specialist with 8th Division, 8th Anti-Aircraft Artillery other soldiers.” They are scheduled to graduate today. Battalion, Western Army.

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force Sgt. Tatsuya Kai leads a detail during a Corporal’s Course drill practice at a field next to Gunners Fitness Center Feb. 26. Kai is an inscription specialist with 8th Division, 8th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion, Western Army. Photos by Lance Cpl. Aaron Hostutler 10 okinawa marine | NEWS | march 14, 2008

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expertsJapanese soldiers teach Marines to ski during field exercise Lance Cpl. David Rogers fight with the Japanese in any okinawa marine staff condition because those are the people we are going to be working YAUSU BE TSU M A N E U V E R with if we are in defense of Japan,” AREA, Japan – Soldiers with the said 2nd Lt. Ademola Fabayo, a Pfc. Brian Durinick slips after attempting to brake down a slope during ski Japanese Ground Self Defense platoon commander with CAB, lessons at the Yausubetsu Maneuver Area March 3. Force taught Marines with Combat 3rd Marine Division. “Since this is A soldier with the Assault Battalion how to ski dur- their duty station and they survive Japanese Ground ing cold weather combat training in this environment everyday, it Self Defense Force Feb. 29 – March 13 at the Yausub- was important for them to teach demonstrates how to etsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, us how to survive and ski in these put safety straps on Japan, during Exercise Forest conditions.” their skis to Marines Light II. Japanese soldiers taught the with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Forest Light is a semi-annual Marines how to use skis to move Division, at the bilateral exercise between the across flat and sloped terrain. Yausubetsu Maneuver Marine Corps and the JGSDF de- “It worked very well; the Japa- Area March 2. signed to improve relations and nese are very experienced with interoperability between the two skiing and just about everything military forces. in this type of environment,” said “We learn how to coexist and Cpl. Jason Samford, a platoon ser- okinawa marine | NEWS | march 14, 2008 11

Marines with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, race each other during ski lessons at the Yausubetsu Maneuver Area March 3. The Marines learned to ski from experts with the JGSDF 6th Infantry Regiment, 5th Brigade, Northern Army Feb. 29 – March 13, during exercise Forest Light II, a semi-annual bilateral exercise between Marines and the JGSDF. Photos by Lance Cpl. David Rogers

Marines with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division and soldiers with Marines with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, line up along a Japanese Ground Self Defense Force warm up before practicing skiing on flat slope to practice controlled braking to the bottom during ski lessons at the terrain at the Yausubetsu Maneuver Area March 3. Yausubetsu Maneuver Area March 3.

geant with Combat Engineer Com- 80 percent of the Marines who at- The Marines’ skills eventually “I think it worked out better pany, CAB. “They had very good tended the exercise had no experi- improved, according to JGSDF than I thought,” Takeuchi said. interpreters that could explain to ence on skis before the event. Master Sgt. Yoshihiro Takeuchi, “The Marines are all well trained us what they were talking about, “The best part about learn- lead ski instructor with the 6th and physically strong. All of and it all seemed to make sense ing to ski was probably watching infantry regiment. the instructors can easily tell and to work for us.” everybody fall, including myself,” To conclude their basic train- how their skills have gotten The Japanese instructors also Samford said. “I couldn’t tell ing, the Marines and soldiers better and better. I think all taught the Marines how to pull you how many times I fell. It conducted a 10 kilometer trek Marines understand the basics squad-sized units behind tracked was a good time (and) good laughs, on skis. The Japanese soldiers perfectly. Mainly, they all are snow vehicles and how to ski but I think in the end we got pretty were surprised by the Marines’ accustomed to the snowy con- with a small sled full of supplies good training out of it and had a abilities after only a week of ditions and are hardly falling strapped to them. Approximately pretty good time while doing it.” training. down anymore.” 12 okinawa marine | FEATURE | march 14, 2008

A Marine smiles as he hangs from a helicopter-towed rope 1,000 feet above the ground at Landing Zone Dodo March 4. Dangling 1,000 feet up, it’s all smiles said. “We wanted to give the Ma- SOTG invites Marines to rines who are usually stuck in the experience new heights office a chance to do something different, like feeling the excite- during SPIE rigging ment of sailing across the sky hanging on a rope.” Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein Marines use SPIE rigging for okinawa marine staff inserting or extracting into areas where terrain makes it impossible CENTRAL TRAINING AREA for helicopters to land or conduct — For Lance Cpl. Miguel R. Ortiz fast roping operations, said Sgt. standing on a chair a couple of Russell A. Douthat, a HRST mas- feet above the ground is unset- ter instructor with SOTG. tling, so dangling on a helicop- “If you’re going into a thick ter-towed rope 1,000 feet in the jungle area, SPIE is how you air would normally be out of the would have to insert and extract,” question. Douthat said. “But it really de- However, Ortiz, a warehouse pends on the mission.” clerk with Small Craft Raid Pla- When conducting SPIE rigging, toon, Special Operations Training Marines wear harnesses attached Group, III Marine Expeditionary with a carabiner to a large rope Force, set aside his fear of heights connected to a helicopter. and joined about 50 Marines and HRST masters in the course sailors with various Okinawa- taught riders how to wear har- based units for Special Patrol In- nesses and then double-checked sertion/Extraction rigging March knots before sending the students 4 at Landing Zone Dodo. on the ride 1,000 feet up. With plenty of time and space SPIE rigging proved to be an available in the SPIE rigging experience of a lifetime for many portion of the Helicopter Rope of the riders, according to Cpl. Suspension Techniques Master Aaron Segura, the platoon ser- Course, course instructors from geant for Radio Platoon, 7th Com- SOTG invited Marines who communications Battalion, III MEF. monly support SOTG but might “It was amazing, like a (hori- not otherwise have the oppor- zontal) free fall,” Segura said. tunity to experience flight on a The SPIE rigging exercise SPIE line, according to Sgt. Kevin proved such a hit with the Ma- D. Parish, a primary HRST master rines, it even had the height-fear- Marines lift off the ground during an extraction March 4 at Landing Zone instructor with SOTG. ing Ortiz enthralled. Dodo. Marines from various units on Okinawa took part in Special Patrol “It’s rare for Marines outside “I felt like superman,” Ortiz Insertion/Extraction rigging hosted by Marines taking part in the Helicopter special operations units to con- said. “That was fun. If I could go Rope Suspension Techniques Master Course. Photos by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein duct training like this,” Parish 100 times I would.” okinawa marine | FEATURE | march 14, 2008 13

Gunnery Sgt. Terrance R. Moore, the postal inspector for Camp Kinser Post Office, has had the unique opportunity to serve as a chaplain while in Kuwait and Iraq. Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert C. Frenke

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CAMP FOSTER – Chaplains provide spiritual and pastoral support to service members, serving in every branch of the military except the Marine Corps, but a Marine stationed on Camp Kinser had the opportunity to step into the role of chaplain when he was deployed to the Middle East. Gunnery Sgt. Terrance R. Moore, the postal inspector for the Camp Kinser Post Office, served as acting chaplain in April 2003 while in Kuwait and in Iraq from Nov. 2005 to March 2006. Moore supported his fellow service members, performing the duties of a chaplain while leading his Marines as the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of postal. “Everything balanced really well,” said Moore, a Buffalo, N.Y. native. “Sometimes people would pull me aside to ask about mail and sometimes about God.” Moore said he has deployed multiple times and was an active participant of the religious programs during those deployments. He deployed to Camp Ryan in Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in January 2003 with 2nd Marine Expedi- Chaplain of tionary Brigade, serving as the postal SNCOIC, and a lay reader, which involves preaching, teaching, and assisting in pastoral care. When the brigade chaplain left to administer services to service members in northern Kuwait, he asked Moore, who has been Gunnery sergeant fills unlikely role a licensed minister since 1986, to provide religious services for during multiple deployments the two weeks he was away. The chaplain ended up being gone a month. Moore had to submit a letter to his command requesting Photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Robert C. Frenke permission to act as chaplain. He Moore started conducting “I held Bible studies and per- he had just lost some friends dur- obtained a letter of recommenda- gospel services and acting as formed gospel services,” he said. ing a convoy mission,” said tion from Pastor Wilse Sample, chaplain in Nov. 2005 after the “I even got with a chaplain who Moore. “I took him aside, em- his pastor from New Life Baptist battalion’s chaplain had to leave conducted the protestant service braced him and let him talk it Church in Buffalo, N.Y. for Afghanistan to minister to a and did a combination service.” out. We said some prayers, and Moore also served as a lay read- unit that had lost some sailors. He Moore’s duty as acting chaplain then I referred him to one of the er for his chaplain in 2005 and went through the same approval came with its share of challenges. other chaplains.” 2006, while serving with Postal process he had gone through in “The toughest part for me was Moore said he feels blessed to Detachment 6, Service Company, 2003. when someone would come to have had the opportunity to serve Headquarters and Service Battal- “(The chaplain) asked me to hold me who just lost a friend, an IED as a chaplain in the Marine Corps. ion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group the fort down until he returned exploded or a Red Cross message In 2006, Moore assisted in the in Iraq. He said he found many in a couple of weeks,” Moore said. came.” Gospel service at the Kinser Cha- things gratifying during his expe- “He went to Afghanistan and never Moore could only counsel to pel. He is currently a member of rience. came back,” Moore said. certain degrees. If someone was the United International Church “It was very rewarding seeing Moore said he performed all having thoughts of suicide, he Full Gospel near Camp Kinser, people wanting to grow spiritu- services a regular chaplain would would send them to a chaplain. where he sings in the choir and ally in a wartime environment,” have except baptize or marry “During a choir rehearsal, assists with the new member he said. someone. someone came in crying because ministry. 14 okinawa marine | FEATURE | march 14, 2008 Japanese soldiers participate in Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course Lance Cpl. Robert C. Frenke okinawa marine staff

CAMP KINSER — Two Japanese Ground Self Defense Force soldiers participated in a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course sponsored by 3rd Marine Logistics Group from Feb. 25 to March 14. The Japanese soldiers’ participation in the course was part of the Japanese Observer Exchange Program, a joint program organized by III Marine Expeditionary Force and the JGSDF. The intent of the program is to allow both forces to learn about one another while improving relations between the two forces. Staff Sgt. Toshihiro Umeda and Sgt. Daisuke Nishimoto volunteered to participate in the course to learn the Marines Corps’ martial arts, which integrates several disciplines such as karate and judo. Japanese Ground Self Defense Force Sgt. Daisuke Nishimoto (front) and other students in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course exercise during aquatics training on Camp Hansen March 5. Nishimoto and The JGSDF has its own martial arts program, JGSDF Staff Sgt. Toshihiro Umeda participated in the course as part of the Japanese Observer Exchange which is also based on a variety of disciplines Program, a joint program organized by III Marine Expeditionary Force and the JGSDF to allow both forces to such as Jukendo, a style heavily involving the learn about one another while improving relations. Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert C. Frenke use of bayonets, and Toshu Kakutou, which combines many unarmed fighting styles. preparing warriors to apply techniques in any Marine instructors their insight about what Umeda, who is a JGSDF martial arts in- combat situation, according to they liked in the course and made suggestions structor based in Tokyo, said JGSDF officials Master Sgt. Irving Fletcher, a black belt in- about how it might be improved. sent him and Nishimoto, an engineer with structor trainer with Combat Logistics Regi- Fletcher said Umeda and Nishimoto did 2nd Engineer Group based in Fukuoka Pre- ment 35, 3rd MLG. very well in the course, and he was pleased fecture, to the course because they are experi- “(MCMAP training) builds confidence,” with their ability to adapt. enced martial artists. Umeda is a black belt in Fletcher said. “It’s another way to get them “They’re very tough mentally and physi- Judo, and Nishimoto has a black belt through combat. No matter how tired they cally,” Fletcher said. “They picked up on in karate. are, they know they can fight.” everything fast.” The three-week course consisted of train- Umeda said while MCMAP is similar to the III MEF and the JGSDF exchange troops for ing such as sparring in up to five feet of water, JGSDF program, the Corps’ program requires a variety of programs throughout the year, ac- running through the Reconnaissance Endur- more strenuous physical activity and endur- cording to Fletcher. ance Course on Camp Schwab, an obstacle ance training. He said he recognized the Last year, Fletcher participated in a similar course on Camp Kinser and enduring a shot benefits of improving endurance and prepar- exchange on mainland Japan, in which he in the eyes of OC, a powerful pepper spray. ing warriors to fight under harsh conditions observed the JGSDF martial arts program. All the training focused on conditioning while fatigued, and he plans to take what he The participants who successfully complet- the soldiers and Marines to fight through learned in the course back to his unit. ed the instructor’s course received their green pain and fatigue. MCMAP training focuses on Umeda and Nishimoto also offered the belts and certification today. Hundreds turn out for 4th Annual JSDF Music Festival Lance Cpl. Robert C. Frenke mers. Several JGSDF Okinawa performance okinawa marine staff members also performed was the third and final comedy skits. stop on the tour. OKINAWA CITY – More “I absolutely loved The purpose of the than 1,500 spectators the show,” said Lance concert was to crowded the Okinawa Cpl. Amber Watson, a build a stronger relation- Civic Hall March 8 for broadcast specialist with ship with the commu- the Japanese Self Defense the American Forces nity, according to Lt. Col. The 1st Combined Brigade Band performs at the Japanese Force’s 4th Annual Music Network. “Not only did Koki Imamura, the public Self Defense Force’s 4th Annual Music Festival at the Festival. it show the military side affairs officer for Western Okinawa Convention Center March 9. The event featured The event featured of their performance, it Army Pacific. musical performances from Okinawa’s Japanese Ground Self Defense Force 1st Combined Brigade Band and the JGSDF musical performances also exposed us to some “We want to invite a Central and Western Army Pacific Bands from mainland from Okinawa’s Japanese Japanese culture and better understanding of Japan, as well as performances by Eisa dancers and Taiko Ground Self Defense comedy.” what we do with the lo- drummers. Several JGSDF members also performed comedy Force 1st Combined The JSDF also took cal community through skits. Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert C. Frenke Brigade Band, the JGSDF its music festival to Oita music,” Imamura said. Central and Western Prefecture, located on “Last year, Imamura said the “We’ve done this for a Army Pacific Bands from the northeastern coast of it was greatly successful, bands are already look- few years, and each year mainland Japan, as well the island of Kyushu in and every year ing forward to next year’s we have done it different- as performances by Eisa southern Japan, hosting it becomes increasingly festival, and they hope to ly,” he said. “I can’t wait dancers and Taiko drum- two shows there. The more popular.” draw even bigger crowds. until next year’s festival.” okinawa marine | SPORTS | march 14, 2008 17

A Woodland Death Ninjas Robert Strube runs through Blue Falcons defenders after intercepting the ball in the championship game of the Camp Hansen Open Flag Football Tournament March 8. The Woodland Death Ninjas took the championship by shutting out the competition and winning by more than 25 points in each game the tournament. Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein Woodland Death Ninjas steamroll competition in flag football tournament

Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein The Falcons came close to getting on the okinawa marine staff board in the first half of the championship game, making it just a few inches from the goal line, CAMP HANSEN — The Woodland Death Ninjas but the Ninjas defense held them at bay. At the demolished the competition in the Camp Hansen end of the first half, the Falcons trailed the Open Flag Football Tournament March 8, besting Ninjas 7-0. opponents by at least 25 points in every game The Ninjas ran away with the game in the while allowing no points. second half, scoring three more touchdowns The Ninjas claimed the championship after and crushing the Falcons’ intensity. steamrolling over the Blue Falcons 26-0 in the Ninjas tailback Julius Hawkins credited the final game. blowout to solid teamwork and a strong lineup The championship game was the second with a deep bench. time the Ninjas and Falcons met in the dou- “Our strategy was to stay fresh and rotate the ble-elimination tournament, and the out- lines,” Hawkins said. come was almost identical. The Ninjas shut- At the end of the tournament, Hawkins out the Falcons 25-0 in their first meeting put out a challenge to any flag football team Woodland Death Ninjas tailback Julius and sent them into the losers’ bracket. on Okinawa that thinks they stand a chance Hawkins runs in for a touchdown during The Falcons rebounded, earning another shot against the Woodland Death Ninjas. a preliminary game in the Camp Hansen at the Ninjas after eliminating the Untouchables “If anybody wants a crack at us, they know where Open Flag Football Tournament March 8. The Ninjas won the tournament in dominant with a hard-fought 12-6 victory. The Ninjas had they can find us,” Hawkins said. “We’re going to be fashion, shutting out all opponents and destroyed the Untouchables 28-0 in the first game in the next March tournament on Camp Foster and winning each game by at least 25 points. of the tournament. the April tournament here on Hansen.” Photo by Cpl. Kevin Knallay Club Red takes open softball tournament Lance Cpl. Aaron Hostutler “We definitely struggled in (the first of inning and continued adding runs, racking up okinawa marine staff the last two games),” said Club Red coach seven runs by the end of the third. Larry Borum. “We went into it pressing The Dirt Bags knocked in four runs in CAMP KINSER — Club Red was one win away too much instead of sticking with our the fourth. They added three more runs from walking home with the championship normal play.” in the last three innings, but it wasn’t enough undefeated in the Marine Corps Community Club Red didn’t take the defeat lightly to overcome Club Red, whose hard-hitting Services Open Softball Tournament on Camp and unleashed a relentless assault on the offense added nine more runs in the last Kinser’s Field Four March 8, but the Dirt Bags Dirt Bags in the final game, and defeating three innings. soiled their perfect run. them 16-7 for the championship. Club Red “We played really hard the first game,” Club Red won the tournament, but not before came out looking like they usually do, said Dirt Bags coach Joseph Jackson. “But the Dirt Bags handed Club Red their first loss running up the score quickly while holding (Club Red) came back fired up in the in the double-elimination tournament, forcing the other team scoreless. second game and ended up being too much an “if game” with an 11-7 victory. Club Red drove in four runs in the first to handle.” 18 okinawa marine | MARKETPLACE | march 14, 2008 single marine program events in theaters march 21 | NORTHERN CAMPS discover golf March 14–20 • Free class at Awase Golf Course gives aspiring golfers skills and Movie schedule is subject to change without notice. Call in advance to knowledge of the game, including how to set up a tee time, cart confirm show times. For a complete listing, visit http://www.aafes.com. and club rental, club types, swing techniques and putting styles, 9-11 a.m. • Bus Departures: Camp Schwab, 7 a.m.; Camp Hansen, 7:30 Kadena 634-4422 a.m.; Camp Courtney, 8:15 a.m. The Kadena theater will not be showing any movies this week, except march 22-23 | COURTNEY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT THURSDAY Sweeney Todd (R), 7 p.m. • For all single/ unaccompanied Marines and sailors. Sign your For more information, teams up through Cpl. Chicas, 622-9467 foster 645-3465 contact the Single Marine Program Office march 25-26 | BATTLE SITES TOUR Friday Jumper (PG13), 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. at 645-3681. • Learn about the Battle of Okinawa, and take this opportunity saturday The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything: A Veggie Tales Movie to learn Okinawa’s history. Explore the Southern battle sites on (G), 1 p.m.; Jumper (PG13), 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sweeney Todd (R), 10 p.m. March 25 and the Northern battle sites on March 26. sunday The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything: A Veggie Tales Movie (G), 1 p.m.; College Road Trip (G), 4 p.m.; Sweeney Todd (R), 7 p.m. All bus pick-up points • Bus Departures: Southern, Foster, 8:50 a.m.; Futenma, 9:20 will be at Semper Fit monday First Sunday (PG13), 1 p.m. a.m.; Kinser, 9:40 a.m.; Northern, Schwab, 6:50 a.m.; Hansen, gyms or the Foster 7:20 a.m.; Courtney, 8:05 a.m. tuesday Sweeney Todd (R), 7 p.m. Fieldhouse. wednesday First Sunday (PG13), 7 p.m. chapel schedule thursday College Road Trip (G), 7 p.m. Camp Foster | 645-7486/7487 Camp Courtney | 622-9350 • Catholic: Mon.-Fri., 11:45 a.m. • Catholic: Sun., 8 a.m., 11:15 a.m. Sat., 5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m. • Protestant: Sun., 9:30 a.m. Futenma Schwab • Christian Science: Sun., 11 a.m., Bldg. 442 • Angelican, Episcopal: Sun., 6:30 p.m. 636-3890 625-2333 • Eastern Orthodox: Sun., 9:30 a.m. Friday The Great Debaters (PG13), Friday I Am Legend (PG13), 7 p.m. • Gospel: Sun., 11:30 a.m. Camp Lester | 643-7248 6:30 p.m. • Hindu: Sun., 3:30 p.m., Bldg. 455 • Catholic: Sun., 8 a.m., Lester Chapel Saturday Hitman (R), 7 p.m. • Jewish: Fri., Traditional, 5:45 p.m.; • Protestant: Sun., 9 a.m., Hospital Chapel Saturday College Road Trip (G), 4 Informal (first and third Friday), 6:30 p.m. Sun., 10 a.m., Lester Chapel and 7 p.m. sunday The Great Debaters (PG13), 7 p.m. • Latter-day Saints: Sun., 2 p.m., Bldg. 455 Tues., noon, Holy Eucharist, Hospital Chapel sunday Walk Hard: The Dewey • Muslim: Friday prayer 12:45 p.m. Cox Story (R), 4 p.m.; P.S. 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