iii marine expeditionary force and marine corps bases japan JUNE 24, 2011 WWW.OKINAWA.USMC.MIL US, local forces provide aid to Cambodians Cpl. Kentavist P. Brackin held exercise between the worked alongside RCAF OKINAWA MARINE STAFF U.S. and Royal Cambodian medical personnel each day Armed Forces that allows to provide medical and den- KAMPOT PROVINCE, King- both nations to conduct med- tal care to locals during the dom of Cambodia — More ical and dental operations, MEDCAP. Local residents than 40 Marines and sailors improve interoperability by received medical assistance, from 3rd Medical Battalion, working together and fosters including medical consulta- 3rd Marine Logistics Group, goodwill to ensure regional tion in pediatrics, reproduc- III Marine Expeditionary peace and stability. tive health, optometry and Force, provided medical and “The mission was to build surgical consultation. dental aid to more than 2,700 interoperability by providing “This is the first time Cambodian citizens dur- aid to the people of Cam- our battalion has ever had ing the combined Medical bodia; so I believe all will a surgery team come along Hundreds of Cambodians stand outside the gate to Chumkiri Civic Action Program at the consider this phase of our and participate in a MED- Secondary School waiting for a chance to seek medical aid, many for Chumkiri Secondary School mission a success,” said CAP,” said Hertz. “This op- the first time, from medical personnel with 3rd Medical Battalion, here June 17-19. Navy Lt. Jeff C. Hertz, officer- portunity has provided great 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the The program is part of the in-charge of operations for training for our surgical Royal Cambodian Armed Forces during a combined Medical Civil Cambodia Interoperability 3rd Med. Bn. personnel and has allowed Action Program June 17 through 19 at Chumkiri Secondary School, Program 2011, a frequently- The sailors and Marines SEE CAMBODIA PG 5 Kampot Province, Kingdom of Cambodia. Photo by Cpl. Kentavist P. Brackin Partner nations practice jungle survival Dragons join 31st MEU as air combat element Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch 31ST MEU PUBLIC AFFAIRS CAMP HANSEN — Marine Me- dium Helicopter Squadron 265 (Re- inforced), known as the ‘Dragons,’ became attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Ex- peditionary Force, June 13, as the MEU’s air combat element. “Our mission will be to provide the best possible service for 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, and the SEE STORY AND 31st MEU,” said Sgt. Maj. Russell PHOTOS ON PAGES 6-7 A. Strack, the HMM-265 (Reinf.) sergeant major. “We will complete Sgt. Kairo Ortez, left, the platoon sergeant for second platoon, Landing Force Company, and a Malaysian Ranger prepare every mission that we are tasked to assault the enemy during a simulated assault June 12 as part of their jungle operations training in Eram Sisik Training with to the best of our abilities Area, Kemaman Terengganu, Malaysia. Landing Force Company consists primarily of Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd during our time spent supporting Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, with individual augmentees from III MEF. The Marines are the MEU.” participating in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2011. CARAT is an annual bilateral exercise held between the U.S. HMM-265 (Reinf.), based out of and Southeast Asia nations with the goals of enhancing regional cooperation, promoting mutual trust and understanding Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, and increasing operational readiness throughout the participating nations. While in Malaysia, service members from both Okinawa, Japan, was last attached nations trained together on jungle operations and military operations in urban terrain. Photo by Cpl. Aaron Hostutler to the MEU in August 2009, and SEE DRAGONS PG 5 MASS CASUALTY MEDICAL EVACUATION SPORTS INJURIES Marines conduct drills in preparation for Artillery Preparation helps Marines avoid Relocation Training Program 11-1 in the Combined sports injuries and maintain THIS Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan. operational readiness. ISSUE IN PG. 8 PG. 10 okinawa marine | OPINION & EDITORIAL | June 24, 2011 Commandant2 recognizes Around III MEF Marines, sailors Corpsthe Marine pilots land a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter as part of the static display under the Gateway Arch during Marine Week in St. Louis June 20. Marine Week provides an opportunity to increase public awareness of the Marine Corps’ value to our nation’s defense and to preserve and mature the Corps’ relationship with the American people. Photo by Sgt. Jimmy D. Shea We are all a direct reflection of our country, and Marines themselves are our greatest Cpl. Chad Helms walks down the flight line toward an ambassadors. MV-22B Osprey at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, June 16. Helms is an Osprey crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force. Photo by Cpl. Rashaun X. James Join Okinawa Marine online • www.marines.mil/unit/mcbjapan • www.facebook.com/iiimef.mcbj • www.youtube.com/3mefcpao Amphibious assault vehicles drive along Red Beach, Camp Pendleton, Calif., en route to an urban training • www.flickr.com/3mefpao • www.twitter.com/okinawamarines center June 19 during the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s two-week field exercise. The vehicles carried Marines and sailors of Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, the ground combat element for the unit. Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Carpenter COMMANDING GENERAL Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri OKINAWA MARINE NEWSPAPER H&S Battalion MCB PAO PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR Lt. Col. David M. Griesmer Unit 35002 FPO AP 96373-5002 PRESS OFFICER 2nd Lt. Evan A. 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Brianna Turner Since its establishment, local power company and OKINAWA MARINE STAFF the program has successfully compared the energy usage,” significant contributions helped people become aware said Ago. “We achieved about CAMP FOSTER — This April of how much energy is wasted one percent in reduction from during Earth Week, Marine during non-working hours, the previous week.” Corps Base Camp Butler began said Matsuzki. “Every small effort to re- a promotion to save energy Two months after the move- duce energy usage has a large and money. ment began, workers are still impact on lowering our over- The “One Hour No Power” making an effort to save energy. all electricity bill, which will campaign encourages work- “I have noticed more hall- add up to over $50 million a ers to turn off all electrical way lights being turned off,” year,” said Ago. equipment from noon to 1 p.m. said Saori Ago, an administra- The EAB is hoping that every day. tive officer with the EAB. as workers get in the habit of The idea behind the pro- “Everyone remembers to turning equipment off during gram is that most offices take turn off lights, but most peo- lunch, they will do the same their lunch break during this ple don’t realize how many when they leave their offices time so electricity use is un- things can easily be turned for the day, Ago said. necessary. off to save energy,” said Mat- The campaign caused a “One Hour No Power” has suzki, “Computer monitors, greater response from the continued past Earth Week and speakers and printers would workers than expected, said has become MCB Camp But- all help. Some small appli- Matsuzki. Some units have ler’s newest way to “go green.” ances such as coffee makers even started asking if there “(The Environmental Af- and microwaves could also be is a way to know how much fairs Branch) thinks that dur- unplugged.” energy they are using, so they ing the lunch