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June 30, 2006 www.okinawa.usmc.mil Late-night shuttle service corresponds with liberty program

Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey Okinawa Marine Staff

CAMP FOSTER — Marine Corps Base Camp Butler’s Garrison Mobile Equip- ment Division has created a new late- night weekend and holiday shuttle ser- vice to accommodate service members based on recent changes to the MCBJ/III Marine Expeditionary Force Off-Base Liberty Card Program, MCBJ/III MEF Order 1050.6A. “Service members shall be considered aboard a military installation while using The Green Line transportation between 2400 and 0500,” according to the new order. The new TGL Red Eye Shuttle service is scheduled to operate on Saturdays, Sundays between midnight and 5 a.m. with limited stops on every Marine Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Michael W. Hagee visits Marines and sailors at the Camp Hansen Corps base in Okinawa. Theater June 22 to discuss core values. He visited six bases across Okinawa and spoke with more than 6,000 “The shuttle service will have stops service members about duty and honor in their daily actions. Photo by Lance Cpl. Warren Peace closer to the (on-base) clubs,” said Thomas L. Ramer, the GME operations officer. “It’s important for riders to make Hagee: Marines are changing history sure their stop is for the new shuttle ser- vice because it won’t go to all The Green Okinawa Marine Staff you.” Hagee said. “The humanitarian Hagee also reflected on his personal Line stops.” Consolidated Public Affairs Office assistance you provided in places like concern over the recent allegations of The new service will begin July 1 and Indonesia and the is chang- Marines in combat. will operate on a 60-day trial period. — Commandant of the ing history. You’re going to different “We can’t rush to judgment,” Hagee Each route will start with 60-passenger Marine Corps Gen. Michael W. Hagee countries and showing what the Corps said. “If we find individuals haven’t fol- busses and TGL will adjust the size and recently visited Okinawa and addressed is made of – nothing sells the Marine lowed the rules and regulations, we will number of busses based on usage and Marines and sailors as part of a series of Corps better than Marines performing hold them accountable, like the Marine passenger conduct. briefs on Marine Corps duty and honor. magnificently.” Corps has been doing for 230 years.” “If no one uses the shuttle service or The purpose of the visit was to rein- He added that the one thing that sets Lance Cpl. Brandon J. Ledet, a legal if it gets vandalized, the (new) service force the ideals, values and standards of Marines apart from everyone else is the services specialist with the Marine Corps will be discontinued,” Ramer said. “The the Marine Corps and focus on the core way they strive to live up to the core val- Base Camp Butler Staff Judge Advocate future of this service is entirely in the values that distinguish Marines in their ues of honor, courage and commitment. Office, felt Hagee’s words left a strong hands of the Marines and sailors.” daily actions. The commandant challenged all present impression with the junior Marines For schedules, bus stop locations Hagee engaged more than 6,000 ser- to continue that pursuit everyday on and and sailors. and more information on the Red Eye vice members June 22-23 during seven off the battlefield. “I think it really shows how the Corps Shuttle, call TGL Service Center at DSN briefs, aboard six Marine Corps instal- “How do you balance those three core is a family,” he said. “When the com- 645-3843. You may also visit The Green lations in Okinawa. values with what we have to do on the mandant takes time to speak to junior Line link at http://www.okinawa.usmc. “You’re making a difference and battlefield?” Hagee asked. “We have a Marines on a personal level, I feel like mil or listen to American Forces Network the American people are very proud of guide: the Geneva Convention.” I’m a part of something great.” Okinawa on AM 648 or FM 89.1.

HELPING HANDS SCOUTING REPORT OLYMPIC SPIRIT The American Red Cross is seeking Boys Scouts and Girls More than 5,000 medically qualified volunteers to be added to Scouts learn woodcarving, participants and volunteers its newly created registry which is designed rappelling, archery and gather on to expedite the validation of volunteers’ other skills during summer for the annual Special camps on Okinawa. Olympics. INSIDE credentials during an emergency. pg. 7 pg. 10 pg. 14 2 OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | JUNE 30, 2006 Around the BARWANA, | Marines assigned to the Hawaii-based L Company, 3rd Bat- talion, 3rd Marine Regiment, search a house for insur- gents, weapons caches and explo- sives June 16 during For more Marine Corps stories and photos, a patrol. Photo by Cvisit http://www.usmcorp.mil S Sgt. Roe F. Seigle

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. | Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit battle a blaze June 7 during the Shipboard Firefighting Course. Instructors divided Marines into teams to battle a tower of fire that soared more than 60 feet into the air. Photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick M. Johnson-Campbell

AL ANBAR PROVINCE, Iraq | An Iraqi infant is intrigued by Navy Lt. Leonard Blinder’s stethoscope June 10. Marines and sailors from the Twenty-nine Palms, Calif.-based 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, along with a handful of Iraqi soldiers, provided two days of medical evalua- tions to citizens of the small villages along the Iraqi-Syrian border in the western Al Anbar Province. Blinder is a surgeon with 1st Bat- MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. | With its unique tiltrotor blades talion. Photo by Cpl. spinning, an MV-22 Osprey with Marine Tiltrotor Test and Evaluation Squadron Antonio Rosas 22 prepares for take off June 14. Two Ospreys with VMX-22, accompanied by two KC-130J Hercules aircraft, performed the long distance flight of more than 2,000 miles from MCAS New River, S.C., to Miramar, testing the deployment capability of the aircraft. Photo by Cpl. Paul Leicht OKINAWA MARINE | OPINION & EDITORIAL | JUNE 30, 2006 3 Does God test our faith? Navy Lt. Winston Paulk his job and she discovered she had cancer. lieving people. But the author frames the “What kind of teacher springs the test be- Chaplain Within the week, they received the news question by depicting a capricious God fore presenting the lesson?” Not our God. that fire had destroyed his parents’ home, who imposes pain on Job in the course We must protest even as we echo Job’s hy do bad killing his younger brother and sending of making a bet. This is a test to prove statement of trust that God is present in things happen his badly burned father to the hospital. Job’s faithfulness. As Job’s story un- our suffering. Wto good people? The tragedies introduce us to a man folds, the author tells us that Job cannot That conviction brings people to- For years, people have similarly stricken, namely Job. In one understand how God can let so much evil gether to pray and celebrate the suffering relied on a somewhat simplistic answer day, Job loses his family and his fortune. happen to one like himself. and death of Jesus. Like Job, in all trials of the scripture: because they sin. Others Faithful believer that he is, his response is Job’s story raises crucial questions and circumstances, let us not lose our have realized this is not always true. They an expression of trust in God: “The Lord for us. Is this how our God actually faith but instead seek our God and His have seen unquestionably good people gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed works? Many centuries after Job’s story righteousness in everything we do. suffer and notoriously sinful people be the name of the Lord” (Job 1:21). was penned, we hold fast to the vision Paulk is assigned to 3rd Materiel prosper. The Book of Job reflects the human of God’s revelations through scripture. Readiness Battalion and periodical- Not too long ago, a young couple was struggle to find reasons for suffering, Our God is a loving, tender parent and a ly leads worship at the Camp Kinser stricken with a series of tragedies. He lost especially the suffering of good and be- patient teacher. As someone once asked, Chapel Sundays at 9:30 a.m. With leadership comes responsibility

Soldier’s Load,” published by the Marine necessary to accomplish the mission. Corps Association, Quantico, Va., and part Lance Cpl. We do this not just because we aren’t given a choice of the commandant’s reading list, touches in the matter, but because we take pride in the belief that “on manyA issues most junior Marines and noncom- Juan D. Alfonso we are the toughest branch of service, and we can do missioned officers would be afraid to speak of in the anything. But in reality, sometimes we can’t accomplish company of superiors. everything we are tasked with. It points out that, until recently, the average soldier Underneath the uniform and the pride is a normal hu- was a young, strong man who came from farming – a must account for these factors when determining what a man being, and every human has his limits. man that spent his entire life working with his hands and soldier can, and should, bring into combat. “A Soldier’s Load” is about how combat has changed, performing tasks that made him stronger. I believe our minds will give up before our bodies do. and what our superiors must take into account before they The result of this upbringing was a soldier who could But when our commanders allow us to reach a point that send any of us into combat. They must consider the pres- endure a heavy burden. forces our bodies to their limits, the leadership may need sures we will face, both physically and mentally, and what However, times have changed. The men and women to re-evaluate what they require of their subordinates. they should do to lighten our burden as much as possible. who fight wars today come from cities and towns, and The book emphasizes that a good commander should Alfonso is a combat correspondent with the many are out of shape when they first enter the military. ask himself several questions when in a combat situation: Okinawa Marine newspaper. So how does this change the way we fight wars? The How quickly can I move my men? Do they have every- author argues that industrialization of the modern world thing they need to accomplish the mission? Is the burden has made the majority of Americans comfortable. Men too great to carry? Sempertoons no longer have to get up every morning and tend to the If the answer to the last question is yes, then a good Created by Gunnery Sgt. Charles Wolf animals or hunt in order to feed themselves. They live in a commander will think of a way to lighten the load. country where the average man sits in front of a computer I believe, especially in the Marine Corps, that we are and never experiences heavy physical labor. Commanders taught to push ourselves. We’re taught to do whatever is MARINE CORPS FACT CHECK COMBAT UTILITY UNIFORM – OPTIONAL GREEN UNDERSHIRTS Q: Can I wear any T-shirt under my cammies as long as it’s olive green in color? No. Paragraph 3036.1c of Marine Corps Order P1020.34G, Marine Corps Uniform Regu- lations, states: “The issued utility uniform undershirt is a plain cotton olive green, A: short-sleeve, crew-neck shirt, but Marines may wear an optional plain, olive green, long- or short-sleeve undershirt of any material, as long as the shirts meet the com- mand’s minimum safety standards and have a Marine Corps approval identification number.” Shirts with visible brand logos (i.e. UnderArmor, Nike, etc.) will not be certi- fied and cannot be worn in uniform, according to Marine Corps Systems Command.

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INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION 1st MAW The Camp Hansen USO will host an Independence Day celebration July 1 on Camp Hansen at 11 a.m. featuring free barbecue, Okinawan taiko drummers, a raffle, giveaways, games Marines and more. For more information, call 623-5011. DODDS BUS PASSES receive The Camp Foster and Kadena Air Base Student Transportation Offices are now registering Department of Defense Dependents Schools students for bus passes. To obtain a pass, parents should bring Form 600 to verify the child’s aviation enrollment, their child and a current LES if applying for the free and reduced lunch program. The Camp Foster STO is located at building 5821. The Kadena AB STO is located at awards building 6800. For more information, call 645-7820 (Camp CAMP FOSTER | Maj. Jon D. Rabine (right) Foster) or 632-9034 (Kadena). receives the Marine Corps Aviation Associa- TRIATHLON tion’s Marine Aviator of the Year Award from retired Lt. Gen. Bruce B. Knutson Jr. during the The 58th Athletic Meet Triathlon will be MCAA Joe Foss Squadron Awards Dinner June held July 9 at Ayahashi Road Park in Uruma City. Registration 17 in the Butler Officers’ Club at Plaza Hous- applications are available at the Foster 50-Meter Pool. The ap- ing. Rabine was one of 12 Marines with 1st plication submission deadline is June 27. For more information, Marine Aircraft Wing who received awards for contact Mat Leubbers at 645-2787. distinguished achievements in Marine aviation LIBERTY CARD PROGRAM UPDATE during 2005. Rabine is the executive officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 212, Marine Marine Corps Bases Japan Order 1050.6, covering the off- Aircraft Group 12. Knutson was the guest of duty liberty card program, was updated June 8. It contains the honor for the ceremony and is the former following significant changes: commanding general for Marine Corps Combat • Effective June 12, the order only applies to MCBJ and III Development Command in Quantico, Va. Photo Marine Expeditionary Force service members with the rank by Lance Cpl. Christopher Baldwin of E-5 and below. • Service members E-4 to E-5 require a 30-day obser- vation period prior to consideration of issuance of a gold liberty card. ADDITIONAL MCAA AWARD RECIPIENTS • Service members shall be considered aboard a military in- MARINE ENLISTED AIRCREW OF THE YEAR stallation when riding The Green Line from midnight to 5 a.m. Cpl. Timothy T. Hollen • A gold liberty card request form is added as an enclosure Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, , and can now be used by supervisors to recommend subordi- nates for the card. MARINE AVIATION GROUND OFFICER OF THE YEAR UNIFORM REGULATIONS IN OKINAWA Capt. Leonard Domitrovits Marine Air Logistics Squadron 12, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Forces, Japan, released USFJ Instruction 36- 3003 dated June 1, prohibiting service members in Okinawa NCO LEADERSHIP from wearing combat utility uniforms , or equivalent , at Gunnery Sgt. Ruben Garibay commercial transportation venues like airports, train and bus Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing stations. However, service members may wear the uniform during routine travel by on-base authorized taxis, personally AVIONICS MARINE OF THE YEAR or government owned vehicles to military installations and Gunnery Sgt. Chad S. George convenience stops off base. The definition of convenience stops Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing varies between services. HELP LINE VOLUNTEERS EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT (INDIVIDUAL) Master Sgt. Ricky L. Bradley The Joint Services 24-Hour Help Line is seeking volunteers Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing to provide immediate emotional support, crisis intervention and referrals to the appropriate agencies. Help Line training AVIATION MAINTENANCE MARINE OF THE YEAR will be held July 22. Volunteers should register by June 30. For Master Sgt. Stephen J. Henderson more information, call 634-0684. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing FITNESS REPORT REMINDERS AVIATION COMMAND AND CONTROL MARINE OF THE YEAR Captain, major, lieutenant colonel and colonel FitRep Master Sgt. William V. Cutler reporting period ended May 31. Reports are due to HQMC Marine Air Control Squadron 4, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing by June 30. Gunnery Sgt., Master Sgt. and 1st Sergeant FitRep reporting AVIATION ORDNANCE MARINE OF THE YEAR period ends June 30. Sgt. Victor R. Lapierre HEADLIGHTS ON Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Vehicles should be operated with headlights turned AVIATION SUPPLY MARINE OF THE YEAR on during periods of precipitation and other reduced vis- Staff Sgt. Willie J. Milline ibility conditions, whether or not it is required by state Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing or national law. Examples include, but are not limited to, periods of light or heavy rain or periods of obstruction due AVIATION GROUND MARINE OF THE YEAR to fog or smoke. Staff Sgt. Khalilah M. Sanders Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing TO SUBMIT A BRIEF, send an e-mail to [email protected] or fax your request to DSN MARINE AVIATION COMMAND AND CONTROL OFFICER OF THE YEAR 645-3803. The Okinawa Marine accepts briefs from Capt. Anthony J. Rayome nonprofit organizations only. The deadline for submit- Marine Air Control Squadron 4, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing ting a brief is noon every Friday. The Okinawa Marine reserves the right to edit all submitted material.

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The American Red Cross is asking for people, like Andrew A. Ortega Jr. (above), who have any kind of medical certification to sign up for a new medical registry. The registry is an expedient method to verify credentials during emergencies. Ortega is the facility manager of the Camp Foster 50-meter pool. Photo by Pfc. Bradley D. Rogers Red Cross seeks certified volunteers Pfc. Bradley D. Rogers Cross is asking them to stay on-call in case Okinawa Marine Staff INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? of an emergency. Call the Camp Foster Red Cross at 645-3800 The Red Cross is also looking for volun- CAMP FOSTER — The American Red teers without medical training who may Cross is asking for Status of Forces Agree- help during disasters on their emergency ment personnel with medical certification, the senior station manager for Red Cross The registry is important because it is support team. who would like to volunteer their services Okinawa. an expedient form of validating volunteers’ Anyone who would like to added to during an emergency, to sign up for their Credentials must be verified as part credentials. the registry or volunteer for support team new medical registry. of the registration process, according to The U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa re- can call the Camp Foster Red Cross at If a disaster strikes Okinawa and any Trotter. cently requested the Red Cross to create the 645-3800. SOFA personnel wants to give medical The medical staff at the hospital will registry to be prepared for an emergency. There is no deadline to register, but the aid, he or she must be registered with the seek assistance from qualified personnel Volunteers do not have to serve on a Red Cross encourages people to enroll as Red Cross, according to Gary K. Trotter, if there is a disaster. regular basis once registered, but the Red soon as possible. Base officials offer guidelines for fun, safe Independence Day

Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey ty damage in the United States annually, mostly result- The MCBJ Fire Department recommends always Okinawa Marine Staff ing from carelessness of untrained personnel, according supervising the grill while barbecuing, keeping to the National Fire Prevention Association. children and pets away from the grill, checking CAMP FOSTER — The Fourth of July is a time for fun There are many opportunities to enjoy fireworks hose connections on gas grills, only using charcoal and revelry as Americans across the globe celebrate during the summer, such as Kadena Air Base’s Great starting fluids on charcoal grills, and reading the their freedom. American Bash July 4 in Marek Park. For more infor- manufacturer’s instructions completely. There are many activities associated with the mation regarding the display, call the 18th Services “The 101 Critical Days of Summer on Okinawa are holiday weekend such as barbecues and fireworks, Squadron at 632-0310. a great time for barbecues, festivals, and fireworks, but these activities can be hazardous and sometimes, Fireworks are not the only danger during the In- each with their joys and inherent dangers,” said especially in the case of fireworks, illegal. dependence Day weekend, according to Recil Mabry, Robbin Johnson, an occupational safety and health Marine Corps Bases Japan Order 5500.2C prohibits assistant fire prevention chief of the Marine Corps specialist for the Marine Corps Base Camp Butler the use of fireworks on base and by Status of Forces Bases Japan Fire Department. During the holiday, Safety Office. “Think about your safety and the safety Agreement personnel. the fire department regularly receives calls to put out of those around you when you partake in the happy Fireworks cause an estimated $20 million in proper- outdoor barbecue fires, he said. days of summer.” 6 OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | JUNE 30, 2006 Pilots showcase new landing system

Lance Cpl. W. Zach Griffith Maj. Gen. George J. Trautman III, the 1st Marine and Cherry Point, N.C. Okinawa Marine Staff Aircraft Wing commanding general, visited Ie Shima “Practicing with a real jet, in a controlled environ- June 26 to congratulate the Marines who installed the ment, is always preferable to a computer simulator,” said IE SHIMA — During Word War II, pilots landing their ground-based system, and to view a demonstration of Capt. Ryan Colvert, a Harrier pilot with Marine Attack Corsair fighter-planes on the deck of a ship in the toss- an AV-8B Harrier aircraft land using the new system. Squadron 214, , 3rd Marine ing ocean relied on the crew to signal them in with arm The landing system is an electronic series of lights Aircraft Wing, serving as the Harrier Detachment for gestures. Today, pilots still require a little help when and radar that assists pilots in making a correct de- Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265. “At Ie Shima, landing on the bucking deck of a ship in the middle scent onto the deck of a ship or a land-based runway, you can practice in a real jet, but without the stress of of the ocean; however, now they can rely on an optical according to Mossage. As the aircraft approaches the landing on a boat in the middle of the ocean.” landing system to help ensure a safe landing. runway, different colored lights indicate the aircraft’s The advantages of the $2.5 million project came with One such system was recently installed at Ie Shima altitude and where it is in relation to the center of the a lot of hard work from the Marines of Marine Wing and will ensure Harrier pilots have a safe place to prac- landing strip. Support Squadron 172, who were tasked with installing tice day and night landings prior to landing on a ship, The biggest advantage of having this system in Ie the system, according to Trautman. said Master Sgt. Jay Mossage, the 1st Marine Aircraft Shima is availability for training opportunities, ac- “These Marines were out here working in the intense Wing airfield services chief. The system had been used cording to Mossage. The simulated ship’s landing deck heat and the rain,” he said. “They did an outstanding on the now decommissioned amphibious assault ship is one of three available in the Marine Corps. The other job and I am very grateful for all the work they did to USS Belleau Wood. two are located at Marine Corps Air Stations Yuma, Az., make this a reality.”

A CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter receives fuel from a KC-130 Hercules airplane June 21 off Okinawa’s northeast coast. The helicopter is with Marine Me- dium Helicopter Squadron 262, currently assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson VGMR-152 focuses on night refueling

Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson licopter from Marine Medium Helicopter “There was a lot of planning that went the others because of the sun’s position Okinawa Marine Staff Squadron 262 currently assigned to the into this mission,” Colby said. “Our big- and angle. It’s the crawl, walk and run 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. gest concern is the weather, such as wind, method.” MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTEN- The mission was part of initial night visibility and rain. We plan how much fuel KC-130s provide refueling assistance MA — The pilots of a KC-130 Hercules qualifications for the aircraft and heli- we can give the aircraft on a refueling mis- to helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. aircraft maintain a steady course while copter pilots, according to Maj. Kenneth sion and also how long we will have to stay “Normally a helicopter would not cruising at speeds of about 300 mph as a Briggs, a KC-130 pilot with VMGR-152. on track. Even the most routine mission have sufficient internal fuel to conduct CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter flies almost “We prefer to train at night because requires hours of preparation.” an operation such as this without aerial close enough to touch the larger aircraft. that’s how Marines fight,” he said. Conducting the mission was not easy, refueling,” said Chief Warrant Officer 2 About 15 miles off Okinawa’s northeast The mission required hours of prepa- Briggs added. Michael Fahmer, a tactical systems officer coast June 21, a flight crew with Marine ration, according to Lance Cpl. Adam “Every time we go up there, we have with VMGR-152. “Aerial refueling also Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Colby, a tactical systems operator with to consider a lot of things,” he said. “This saves time instead of landing to refuel 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, refueled the he- VMGR-152. time we went up was different than between missions.” OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | JUNE 30, 2006 7

Sgts. Jorge Careaga (left) and Jorge A. Medina carry simulated burn victim Cpl. Jorge A. Garcia to a humvee during the Tactical Combat Casualty Care Course June 23 on Camp Hansen’s Range 16. Careaga and Medina moved Garcia as part of an improvised explosive device scenario, in which they had to evacuate the victim and treat his wounds. Careaga is a motor transportation operations chief with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, ; Medina is a field radio operator with Headquarters Battery, 3rd Bn., 12th Marines; Garcia is a coxswain with the Small Craft Raid Platoon, Special Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Photos by Lance Cpl. Eric D. Arndt Marines learn to save lives Lance Cpl. Eric D. Arndt classroom presentations and one day of practical injured comrades. Along the way, the instructors Okinawa Marine Staff applications. detonated artificial improvised explosive devices and The instructors divided the Marines into three designated certain Marines out of play with injuries s blood flows steadily from a crimson exit groups. The groups tested their newly gained skills by that their fellow squad members had to treat. wound, determined hands reach inside a first- rotating through stations and responding to differ- The training went beyond what the Marines had A aid kit for the tools used to bring brothers back ent injury scenarios, such as sucking chest wounds, received at their basic training, according to 1st Lt. from the brink of death. extremity hemorrhages, burns and head fractures. Edward Rushing, a combat engineer with 2nd Battal- Corpsmen with the III Marine Expeditionary During the simulations, the Marines treated ion, 5th Marines currently serving as the 31st Marine Force’s Special Operations Training Group Medical wounds, moved the casualties to landing zones and Expeditionary Unit’s Battalion Landing Team. Branch, 3rd Marine Division’s 12th Marines Regiment then called in patient evacuations. The instructors “Knowing how to treat the three most common and 3rd Marine Logistics Group instructed 16 Marines critiqued the Marines’ performance after each event. treatable causes of death (on the battlefield) is abso- in life-saving techniques during the Tactical Combat After the Marines worked through the scenarios, lutely essential,” Rushing said. “I think the instructors Casualty Care Course June 23 on Camp Hansen’s only their final test remained. The Marines entered did an excellent job, and I think we’re much more Range 16. simulated hostile territory and had to retrieve two prepared now than we were before.” “The course is based on what corpsmen and Marines have seen on the battlefield,” said Petty Of- ficer 3rd Class Dustin B. Jones, a corpsman with 12th Marines. Jones explained that the course teaches Marines to deal first with the three most treatable causes of death on the battlefield: massive hemorrhaging, a compro- mised airway or a collapsed lung. The course replaced outdated first-aid training with procedures more relevant to combat zones, such as using a tourniquet in case of hemorrhaging and calling in casualty and medical evacuation reports, according to Petty Officer 3rd Class Kevin W. Barnhart, a Tactical Combat Casualty Care instructor with SOTG who de- ployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. “It’s set up for all different types of Marines, whether individually augmented or part of a battalion,” Barnhart said. “We teach them to break bad habits and practice the new ways of casualty care.” The two-day course consisted of one day of A Marine covers a simulated burn wound with a final touch of fake blood during the course. 8 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | JUNE 30, 2006 SCOUTS’ HONOR

Boy Scouts hold camp at Schwab

Lance Cpl. Karim Delgado Potter, a 16-year-old Life Scout. Singapore, Thailand, , Korea, the Okinawa Marine Staff “It’s really cool to be around the Philippines and Japan. Marines,” he said. “They’re different from The Boy Scouts of America is a youth he day began with lessons shouted people I’ve met outside of camp – they’re program for boys focused on character over whirring assault boats and easy to talk to.” development and values-based leadership continued with target shooting The boys earned their Motorboating training. Tand development in other skills. Just Merit Badges by operating and maneu- For more information on the Great hours before night fall, the adventurers vering Zodiac boats, the same craft used Okinawa District Boy Scouts, call Helen walked deep into the wilderness and built in real-world military operations. Hoskelis at 645-9236. shelters using the twigs and dead leaves “Training the boys is a lot different surrounding them; all this happened than training Marines,” said Lance Cpl. before their 10 p.m. lights out. Robert Liddy, a combat rubber recon- Boys Scouts of America Great naissance craft coxswain with SOTG. Okinawa District hosted Camp Okinawa “The atmosphere is a lot more relaxed 2006 in Camp Schwab June 19-25. and fun. This is all new to these kids, The 84 boys, whose ages ranged from and they’re all excited to do something 11-17, came to the annual event from we forgot wasn’t commonplace. It really various troops that make up the Okinawa rejuvenates you.” scouting district and included children While the camp was exciting, that was of service members and Okinawans, not the best part, according to Hoskelis. Andrew A. Brenyo, 13, demonstrates according to Helen Hoskelis, the camp “Of course it’s fun, but what’s more his woodcarving skill. The Woodcarv- program director. amazing is how the boys gain leader- ing merit badge is one of numerous The boys spent their days earning ship skills and build confidence through badges Brenyo and other scouts earned during the week-long camp. various merit badges ranging from life- everything they’re learning here,” she saving skills, taught by Navy corpsmen, said. “Through events like this camp, to archery, taught by Marines. they’re making friends and becoming The Merit Badge Program provides good citizens.” opportunities for youths to explore more The Great Okinawa District contains than 120 fields of skill and knowledge nine troops, including several located Ed Maziarski leads several scouts and plays a key role in the BSA’s mission within Marine Corps bases and oth- through woods to their overnight of furthering the boys’ education. ers in schools and churches throughout camping ground in the wilderness. A unique aspect of the camp was the Okinawa. The district is a part of the Far The scouts had to build a shelter us- training offered by volunteers from the East Council, which is one of only two ing only natural elements and sleep III Marine Expeditionary Force’s Special overseas councils. The other is based in in it overnight to earn the Wilder- Operations Training Group, said Colton Europe. The council includes districts in ness Survival merit badge. OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | JUNE 30, 2006 9

Several Boy Scouts and Marine instructors bring their Zodiac boat to idle during a maneuverability lesson at Camp Okinawa 2006. The summer camp was hosted for Boy Scouts with the Great Okinawa District, Far East Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The Marines were volunteers with the Small Craft Raid Platoon, Special Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Photos by Lance Cpl. Karim Delgado

Girl Scouts jump into summer camp

Lance Cpl. Travis V. Easter old,” said Sgt. 1st Class Steve Miller, a Okinawa Marine Staff rappel instructor with 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne). irl Scouts from South Korea, “The hardest part for the girls was Japan and Okinawa, gathered taking the first step off the tower. It is at Torii Station June 23-30 to a confidence builder because it takes Gparticipate in a variety of activities a lot of courage to do that.” during the Tanken Okinawa Resident The program received a tremen- Camp 2006. dous amount of support from the More than 100 girls with the parents who believed the summer USA Girl Scouts Overseas – West camp was beneficial for their daugh- Angelica Roberts, 10, looks up at a rappel instructor Pacific participated in the outdoor ters, Grubb explained. as she descends from the rappel tower June 27 dur- education program designed to in- “Overall the program is awe- ing the Tanken Okinawa Resident Camp 2006 in Torii crease self-esteem, challenge young some,” said Sergio Guzman, a parent Station. Photos by Lance Cpl. Travis V. Easter women and provide new opportuni- volunteer with USAGSO – West ties to make friends. Pacific. “Many of the girls learn The camp offered the girls the teamwork and leadership, and they same experiences they would receive build friendships that will last a at camps in the United States, accord- lifetime.” ing to Tessa Grubb, the camp director. The Girl Scouts of the United Camp events included scuba diving, States of America is a values-based horse back riding, archery, rappelling youth organization designed to help and various craft activities. girls build character and skills to be The rappel tower was one of the successful as adults. biggest obstacles used to challenge For more information about the girls and help them focus on set- the Girl Scouts, call Jill Pollard, the ting goals, Grubb said. director of membership and market- “Trying to come down a tower is ing of the Girl Scout Service Center, a big accomplishment for a 12-year- Okinawa, at 645-2323. Priscilla Lake, 12, rises from the pool during a scuba class. 10 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | JUNE 30, 2006

GETTING THERE

Exit Kadena Air Base Gate 3, go straight through the intersec- tion onto Highway 26 and follow the signs to Kurashiki Dam.

During a flood, the dam can control 23,778 gallons (90 cubic meters) of water per sec- ond. The dam will contain 80 cubic meters and discharge With its beau- 10 cubic meters tiful parks, the downstream, Kurashiki Dam preventing a is an intrigu- flood in the Hija ing place to River by slow- visit during ing the flow of the heat of the water. summer.

Kisho Kinjo plays in the top tier of the Yanbaru River Waterfall. The water comes from the northern edges of the island, and two water- falls feed the river that runs for about 361 feet.

The viewing The park is tower looms over divided into the reservoir. four sections, The tower stands each highlight- more than 134 ing an aspect feet and serves as of Okinawa. a security moni- The dam is also toring station. surrounded by a large park where visitors can picnic, ex- plore or simply enjoy the scenic views. OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | JUNE 30, 2006 11

The in-take facility stretches across the still waters of Kurashiki Dam’s reservoir. The facility collects non-pu- rified water and pumps it to various locations around the reservoir. It also provides a scenic overview. Photos by Cpl. Sarah M. Maynard

COOL WATER Kurashiki Dam offers scenic summer get-away

Cpl. Sarah M. Maynard Nakayukui-baru is the ecology nese, about the mythology of water on the Hija River. During a flood, the dam Okinawa Marine Staff oriented section of the park. It contains Okinawa. can control 23,778 gallons (90 cubic me- Gyodo, a small channel for fish, shrimp The most popular section of the ters) of water per second. The dam will uring the weeks of rain that and insects. At the end of Gyodo, a foun- park is Yanbaru-mui which features the contain 80 cubic meters and discharge proceeded this year’s summer, it tain creates a habitat for the occupants. Yanbaru River. The water comes from 10 cubic meters downstream, preventing may have been hard to imag- Pavilions scattered across this section the northern edges of the island and is a flood in the Hija River by slowing the Dine that this island could run short on make ideal picnic spots. The surround- fed into the river from the reservoir by flow of water. water. Without dams, water pumps and ing shrubs and trees make inviting shady two waterfalls. Here, visitors can cool Kurashiki Dam not only minimizes pipelines, however, the long hot days and havens for local birds to rest. their heels or go for a swim in the clean, flood damage during the rainy season, months without rain would quickly dry Ashibi-baru is made up of large open shallow water. it also supplies the island with a stable up Okinawa’s fresh water supply. grassy spaces and rambling walk-ways. Since its opening in April 1996, the amount of water. With its beautiful parks The Kurashiki Dam, located on the A sampling of subtropical plants and a Kurashiki Dam has ensured the ap- and diverting attractions, the Kurashiki Yonahara River in Uruma City, has taken stunning view of the aerator, a large water propriate intake and discharge of water Dam is an intriguing place to visit during water conservation to a new level. The fountain located in the middle of the dam’s flow between the Yonahara River and the heat of the summer. dam is surrounded by a large park where reservoir, ensure hours of enjoyment. visitors can picnic, explore or simply Kumui-Nagami-Dukuru, the viewing enjoy the view of the sparkling blue water. section of the park, includes a view- The park is divided into four sections, ing tower that stands 134-feet tall and each highlighting an aspect of Okinawa. serves as a security monitoring station, Nakayukui-baru exhibits the island’s and the Information Center, a small ecology. Ashibi-baru provides a variety of museum with informative and interac- recreational activities for visitors. Kumui- tive displays. Take a short ride on the Nagami-Dukuru, also called the viewing viewing tower elevator to a panoramic section, includes a tower that overlooks the view of the East Sea and the dam and park and is home to an informa- Pacific Ocean, as well as the park, dam tive mini-museum called the Information and nearby Uruma City and Kadena Center. The final section, Yanbaru-mui, also Air Base. The museum includes vari- known as Northern Forests, provides a cool ous hands-on water experiments and retreat for the younger visitors. an interactive presentation, in Japa- The Yanbaru River offers refuge from the Okinawa heat. 12 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | JUNE 30, 2006

Volunteers and Kevin Meno leaps 30 athletes release inches in the standing balloons at the long jump to win the Kadena High silver medal. Kevin School’s sta- attends Kubasaki dium, conclud- High School where ing the opening he trained for weeks ceremony. Photo preparing for his first by Pfc. Bradley D. Special Olympics. Rogers Photo by Pfc. Bradley D. Rogers Special Olympians theirTIME gear up for annual to summer games SHINE Pfc. Bradley D. Rogers Okinawa Marine Staff

ore than 5,000 special needs athletes and volunteers gathered at Kadena High School June 24 to take part in the 2006 Kadena Special Olympics. MThe athletes had the opportunity to compete in 14 athletic contests during the 7th annual event. Most of the contests involved track and field; however, tennis, basketball, floor hockey and ground golf offered athletes a variety of chal- lenges. Special needs artists and live bands also entertained the crowds during the event. The day began with a parade around the stadium track where the athletes marched behind banners that displayed their school names. The lighting of the Special Olympics torch by Yudai Nakamura, a special needs athlete, and Air- man 1st Class George A. Castro, a volunteer, signaled the start of the games. “The torch burns as a visual reminder of the Olympic spirit,” said Air Force Brigadier General Harold W. Moulton II, the commander of the 18th Wing, during his speech at the opening ceremony. Volunteers, also known as “huggers,” escorted the ath- letes throughout the day and supported them during their chosen events. For many volunteers, the event was the first time they participated in Special Olympics. “It just seemed like a good thing to do,” said Cpl. Christo- pher Kelly. “It’s fun and the kids are awesome.” Cpl. German Pliegoflores, a returning volunteer, came back looking for the joy he felt the first year he participated. “For me it was the kids,” he said. “You get to spend a day with your athlete, cheer them on in their different events and see them smile. I wouldn’t miss it for the world.” Many of the volunteers were translators assigned to assist in communication between huggers and Okinawan athletes. Keiichi Inamine, the governor of Okinawa, expressed his appreciation for the breaking of cultural barriers between all athletes and volunteers. “It’s impressive to see that while overcoming the language barrier and the differences in nationality, participants are making efforts to strive towards a common goal,” he said. Moulton declared his confidence in the Special Olympics and how it continues to bring the community together as a family each year. “The Olympic flame burns bright here today and will burn brighter for years to come,” he said.

Cpl. Juan Peralez pushes Yuuta Komori across the finish line June 24 during the wheelchair 50-meter dash at the 2006 Kadena Special Olympics. Komori crossed the line first and earned a gold medal. More than 5,000 volunteers, special needs athletes and artists gathered at Kadena High school for the festivi- ties that included an art exhibition and live musical performances. Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott M. Biscuiti OKINAWA MARINE | SPORTS | JUNE 30, 2006 13

THROWIN COURTNEY DOWN LIGERS The Camp Courtney 18 12 Ligers and Throwin Down shake hands after a hard- fought battle in the opening DawgBowl round of the tournament. Flag Football Photo by Lance Championship Cpl. Travis V. Easter DAWGBOWL

OkinawaT MarineHROW Staff DOWN Consolidated Public Affairs Office

hrowin Down sidestepped the competition and turned its team Tname into a game-day motto dur- ing the DawgBowl Open Flag Football Tournament June 24. On the sun-blazed field at Camp Schwab, TD slipped past rivals Camp Courtney Ligers and Schwab Light Armored Reconnaissance during the double elimination tournament. In the opening round, TD logged a come-from-behind victory over the Ligers with a touchdown in the game’s final minute, 12-7. TD advanced to the championship round by limiting LAR to seven points in a stingy defensive effort. The Ligers then eliminated LAR to set up a rematch showdown in the title tilt between TD and the Ligers. In the championship game, the Ligers were determined to claw their way through TD for the trophy and avenge its loss earlier in the day. But it would take more than magical Throwin Down’s Franco “Tank” Whitehurst rushes the ball toward the end zone as the Camp Courtney Ligers’ Robbie Moore skills for the Ligers to defeat TD. With TD pursues during the DawgBowl Open Flag Football Tournament at Camp Schwab June 24. Photo by Lance Cpl. Travis V. Easter comfortably in front with an 18-6 lead, the Ligers turned an interception into a tournament title. entered the tournament as, arguably, the touchdown to pull within six, 18-12. After the pass fell incomplete, TD best squad. The Ligers had previously On TD’s ensuing possession, the Defensive End Franco “Tank” Whitehu- beaten TD in a tournament earlier this Ligers ripped down its second consecu- rst declared, “Vindication!” year. tive interception and set up shop on TD’s “Our win over them builds the Ware believed that it was TD’s initial five-yard line with time winding down. confidence that we need as a team,” a victory that shook the Ligers’ confidence The Ligers then took a shot at the collected Whitehurst said. “They beat us and set the tone for tournament. endzone on the game’s final play, but the pretty bad last time.” “The Ligers are one of the top open Throwin Down Center Timothy quarterback’s delivery sailed past the Gregory Ware, the tournament coor- flag-football teams on island,” Ware “Hacksaw” Schehl played a key role receiver’s outstretched hands as time dinator, said the Ligers’ opening-round said. “I don’t think they were expecting during the team’s championship run. expired, giving TD the victory and the loss may have stunned the team, who much from the competition.” Photo by Lance Cpl. Warren Peace 14 OKINAWA MARINE | MARKETPLACE | JUNE 30, 2006

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