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iii marine expeditionary force and marine corps installations pacific JUNE 1, 2012 WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/3MEF.MCIPAC IN THIS ISSUE HMM-262 receives new Venoms Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Ranum CRITICAL DAYS OF OKINAWA MARINE STAFF SUMMER Danger of leaving MARINE CORPS AIR STATION children and pets in cars. FUTENMA — Marine Medium He- PG. 3 licopter Squadron 262 (Reinforced) received three UH-1Y Venom heli- copters at Marine Corps Air Station 1st maw leads way IN Futenma May 21 and 25. AViation The squadron, a part of Marine Earns recognition for Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine operational readiness Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expe- during rapid deployments. ditionary Force, received the new PG. 4 helicopters as part of a Corpswide transition of the UH-1N to the UH-1Y helicopter, which is the upgraded, SMALL-BOAT COXWAIN newer and more capable version of PGS. 6-7 the UH-1 platform of helicopter. “The UH-1Y will be integrated with the Cobras and the other he- Marines with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (Reinforced) unload a UH-1Y licopters on the MEU,” said Capt. Venom out of a C-17 Globemaster III at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma as part of a David J. Jacober, a UH-1Y aircraft Corpswide transition of the UH-1N to the UH-1Y helicopter May 25. HMM-262 (Rein) is commander with HMM-262 (Rein), a part of Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Group, III Marine Expeditionary see HUEY pg 5 Force. Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Ranum BeatinG THE odds to be A marine PG. 8 3rd Radio Bn. Marines Marines CamP fuJI MISSION Facilitates units from conduct jungle training observe mainland Japan and Okinawa conducting Lance Cpl. Matthew Manning training. OKINAWA MARINE STAFF joint air PG. 9 CAMP GONSALVES — Marines with 3rd Radio Battalion conducted patrol- A DAY IN THE LIFE ling exercises as part of the jungle asset Spouses walk in boots skills course on Camp Gonsalves of their Marine during May 22. Lance Cpl. Ian M. McMahon OKINAWA MARINE STAFF Jayne Wayne day. Marines with 3rd Radio Bn., III Marine Expeditionary Force Head- PG. 10 quarters Group, III MEF, took ad- KADENA AIR BASE — Ma- vantage of the training opportunity rines with Marine Air Control to experience a field environment Group 18 visited Kadena Air similar to other areas in the Pacific Base May 22 to learn about an in support of 31st Marine Expedi- air asset the Air Force has re- tionary Unit, III MEF, which they cently made available to Ma- are currently attached to. rine Corps liaison personnel. “This training is good for the The group, part of 1st Ma- Marines because it helps prepare rine Aircraft Wing, III Ma- us for future exercises or operations rine Expeditionary Force, we might have in the Asia-Pacific observed the Air Force’s E-8C region,” said Sgt. Antonio J. Chapa Joint Surveillance Target At- Sr., a special communications signals Lance Cpl. Stephen M. Henderson patrols tack Radars System, which collection operator with the battalion. ahead of his squad during an exercise provides valuable information FOLLOW US ON MARINES.MIL at Camp Gonsalves May 22. Henderson During the course, Marines to deployed Marines. is a special intelligence communicator learned basic infantry operations in with 3rd Radio Battalion, III Marine JSTARS is a battle man- jungle terrain including land naviga- Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, agement and command and tion, ambushing, rappelling, patrol- III MEF, and currently assigned to the 31st control aircraft operated ling and moving tactically through a Marine Expeditionary Unit. jointly by the Air Force and see JUNGLE pg 5 Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Manning see JSTARS pg 5 for Rhythm, Blues & Barbecue okinawa marine | OPINION & EDITORIAL | june 1, 2012 Plan2 ahead Around for summer excitement the Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Manning you to make all required reservations. When planning, make sure you do not ith the spring months coming to get stuck in a routine. Mix things up, so an end and summer right around you do not get bored. Wthe corner, the time for taking By adding variety to your summer, you part in fun-filled summer activities is and your friends will keep from getting here! bored of going to the same restaurant each Whether you like spending time barbe- week or the same places out in town. cuing with friends Take the time to try or surfing, summer- new exotic foods or time in Okinawa go to a different loca- has something to “The first thing you should tion to hang out with U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, right, offer everyone. friends. Try not to view commanding general of Task Force Leatherneck, The first thing do when trying to come being in a different and Sgt. Maj. Terry L. Jones salute the flag during an evening colors ceremony on Camp Leatherneck, you should do when country as time you up with activities for the Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 28, 2012. trying to come up have to spend away Berger held the ceremony on Memorial Day as a with activities for summer is to plan.” from home but rather commemoration for those who have died in service the summer is to as an opportunity to to the nation. Photo by Sgt. Sheila M. Brooks make a plan. experience a new coun- When planning, try and culture. you need to look into the many things Remember, summertime is the season available on the island. If you are inter- when there is a large influx of new people ested in using the summer to learn more coming to Okinawa, so be sure to involve about the island of Okinawa or the coun- new people in your plans. try of Japan, one of the best ways is to Invite them to go with you and get them schedule a tour. From on-island tours of out of the barracks, so they can have fun historic sites and scenic waterfalls, to off- this summer as well. Who knows, you island tours where you can hike Mt. Fuji might make some new friends in doing so. or explore big cities like Tokyo or Osaka, Finally, the biggest factor in ensuring planning a summer adventure can be done you are not bored and wasting your time by scheduling events with travel agents on this summer is to not stay on base all Forward observers with the Jordanian Army and or off base. summer. U.S. Marines discuss the indirect fire plan for a When making plans, be sure to include With opportunities to go to some of the counterattack scenario during Exercise Eager Lion 12 others in your summer activities. The best beaches in the world, experience a May 23. Eager Lion 12 is taking place throughout the month of May in Jordan and is designed to strengthen more people you are able to get to take different culture, and see something new military-to-military relationships of approximately part in whatever it is you have planned each day, there is no excuse to stay on 11,000 personnel from 19 participating partner nations. the more fun it will be for all parties. base all summer long. The Marines are with Weapons Company, Battalion But do not rely on the plans of others all Whatever it is you decide to do for fun Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th the time. Have some initiative and plan an this summer, make sure you are staying Marine Expeditionary Unit. Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Chad Kiehl event for you and your friends. safe. Take into consideration what po- The best thing about planning what tential hazards you might face and plan you want to do is that it gives you the time accordingly. Okinawa is full of fun-filled to ensure you can get the most out of the activities. Do not waste your summer. Get summer months. Whether you want to go out, stay safe and have a fun summer! on a tour or go camping with some friends, Manning is a combat correspondent taking the time to plan ahead will enable with the Okinawa Marine newspaper. For more stories, photos and videos follow us online An MV-22B Osprey lands in Manhattan near the Brooklyn Bridge to transport Marines to Coney Island for a demonstration raid May 26 during Fleet Week New York. More than 6,000 U.S. troops from the Marines, Navy and Coast Guard participated in Fleet Week May 23-30, and marked the bicentennial of the www.twitter.com/ www.youtube.com/ www.facebook.com/ www.flickr.com/3mefpao War of 1812. Photo by Sgt. Kuande L. Hall 3mef.mcipac okinawamarines 3mefcpao COMMANDING GENERAL Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri OKINAWA MARINE NEWSPAPER H&S Battalion MCB PAO Unit 35002 PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR Lt. Col. David M. 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