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Southern Camp Commander’s Cup basketball tourney is halted by a

strong performance from MCB Butler.pg. 17

PAYING TRIBUTEIn honor of Women’s History Month,

we highlight the journey made by females in the Marine Corps, who

have been serving since 1918. pg. 10

Staff Sgt. B. J. Swenson MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Accord-ing to Marine Corps Bulletin 7220, Marines re-enlisting or choosing to extend on re-

cruiting duty during Fiscal Year 2007 will be entitled to bonuses which have not been offered before.

Marine Administ ra-tive Message 107/07, End Strength Incentive, and MarAdmin 106/07, Recruit-

er Extension Program, went into effect Feb. 13 to support the Marine Corps’ increase in manpower over the next four years as well as bolster the recruiting force, which will also increase.

The End Strength Incen-

tive program establishes the Assignment Incentive Pro-gram for Marines who will re-enlist or have re-enlisted in FY 2007. Qualified Ma-rines who re-enlisted after Oct. 1, 2006 will be issued the AIP.

To qualify, Marines must be a lance corporal or above and have less than 27 years of service. Active duty Ma-rines with less than 20 years of service must re-enlist for a period of four or more

SEE BONUS PG 6

Lance Cpl. Juan D. AlfonsoOKINAWA MARINE STAFF

CAMP FOSTER — Corporals with Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, 3rd Marine Logistics Group and 1st Marine Aircraft Wing graduated from

the first consolidated Corporals Course on Okinawa today.

Marines with the Opera-tions and Training Section for Headquarters and Service Battalion, MCB, opened its Corporals Course to all Fos-ter-based units to eliminate

the need for 1st MAW and 3rd MLG Marines to travel to other camps for the course, said Gun-nery Sgt. Najee M. Jordan, the course’s chief instructor.

As word about the consoli-dated course spread, Marines

SEE COURSE PG 6

Lance Cpl. Richard BlumensteinOKINAWA MARINE STAFF

CAMP HANSEN — Military spouses on Okinawa interested in gaining teaching certification need look no further than the Department of Defense’s Spouses to Teach-ers program, which became available in the Pacific region last month.

Since the program’s inception in October 2004, nearly 500 military spouses have been hired in teaching positions, and more than 3,500 spouses are registered with the pro-gram stateside, according to Tylee Roller, the program’s manager with the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support.

The program’s success helped it expand to Europe in October 2006 and here last month.

The program provides spouses of active duty personnel and those of service members recalled to active duty from the Selected Re-serve, National Guard and Individual Ready Reserve with more opportunities to gain careers in public education, according to the Spouses to Teachers Web site.

“Before our program, spouses were mak-ing five or six phone calls trying to find out what they needed to do to gain their certifications,” Roller said. “That’s why one of the biggest things this program offers is counseling.”

Spouses enrolled in the program can receive guidance toward gaining state-spe-cific certification requirements, certification

SEE TEACH PG 7

Spouses to Teachers program expands to include Okinawa

Manpower increase leads to $10,000 re-enlistment incentive

Marines graduate from Okinawa’s fi rst consolidated Corporals Course

Corporals from several camps on Okinawa participate in the first Camp Foster Corporals Course Feb. 27. The course prepares new noncommissioned officers for leadership roles. Photos by Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso

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CorpSFor more Marine Corps stories and photos,

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HABBANIYAH, Iraq | Soldiers of Iraq’s Riverine Assault Company, 1st Iraqi Division, keep an eye out for insurgent activity during a patrol on the Euphrates River Feb 19. Iraqi soldiers, working alongside Marines, practiced boat formations, landing procedures, maneuvers and firing at targets. Photo by Cpl. Ryan M. Blaich

MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. | Sgt. Laurevius Washington, a drill instructor with A Co., 1st Recruit Training Battalion, pins Staff Sgt. Mark Correa, a drill instructor with I Co., 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, during Green Belt Instructors Course training Feb.2. Photo by Lance Cpl. Monique Smith

ABOARD USS BATAAN | Marines and sailors assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct combat pistol marksmanship training Feb. 24. The MEU’s command element conducted the training to prepare its personnel for fire and maneuver in close-quarters combat situations. Photo by Cpl. Jeremy Ross

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TO SUBMIT AN OPINION OR EDITORIAL, E-MAIL US AT [email protected]

What kinds of backpacks can Marines wear in uniform, if any?

MARINE CORPS FACT CHECKBAGS IN UNIFORM

According to the Marine Corps Uniform board Web site, Marines are not allowed to wear bags while in uniform, except as detailed in paragraphs 1004.4 and 7000 of the uniform regulations order MCO P1020.34G. Marines may wear organizationally issued packs, including Alice Packs, camera bags and hydration systems, with the uniform the items were designed for. Personal camera bags and hydration systems are not authorized for wear with any uniform. Marines may hand carry these bags.

A:Q:

Katie Martin

I will never forget the day one of my closest friends left for Marine Corps boot camp. After he left, I sobbed so hard that my

body shook. It was the kind of cry that almost sounds like a scream. It scared me to think that he might not come back.

The thought never crossed my mind that he may not be the same person when he returned. While I worried about what to wear the next day, he now worried about living and protecting his fellow comrades and his coun-try. I was scared that he might not ever be able to relate to me again. Fortunately, instead of shutting me out, he taught me everything I need to know about the military.

I recently watched the ABC special, “To Iraq and Back: Bob Woodruff Reports,” about news anchor Bob Woodruff and the turmoil he went through after suffering a near-fatal

brain injury when he was hit by an impro-vised explosive device while in Iraq. When the show ended, I realized just how selfish and sheltered I have been, and it really both-ered me.

Naively, I believed that because I had only seen TV coverage of service members killed each day, that there weren’t those who suf-fered extensive brain trauma or any other number of injuries.

I imagine that there are plenty of other people out there who are just as secluded from this harsh reality as I am.

I realize that I owe every freedom I have to the men and women who are, or will be, in Iraq. They deserve to have civilians un-derstand what they are going through and to never forget their stories.

People who oppose the war say that our military personnel chose to enlist knowing what they were getting into. I don’t think this

is necessarily true. I have many friends who enlisted to protect their family, friends and country — not to have IEDs thrown at them, or to lose their lives, limbs or personal free-doms. They enlisted because they are brave, giving, selfless people, who truly want to protect everything they hold near and dear.

When you strip service members down to the core of who they are, they are mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, friends, boyfriends, girlfriends and grandchildren.

I was inspired to write this after hearing Bob Woodruff’s story. The members of the U.S. military will always be in my heart. I will never let anyone forget who you are and what you are going through. Thank you so much for everything that you do, and please come home safe for all the people who love you.

Martin is a sophomore journalism student at College of DuPage in Aurora, Ill.

Service members’ selfl ess sacrifi ces worth remembering

2nd Lt. Adrian Rankine-Galloway

Every newly commissioned Marine officer hears this question in some form. Early

in an officer’s career, the ques-tion comes from instructors who test the lieutenant’s’ judgment in high-pressure training to see if he or she has the presence of mind and a mastery of tactics necessary to lead a rifle platoon. When a new officer takes charge of Marines, the answer to, “What now, lieuten-ant?” can impact everything from the performance of his or her Ma-rines in battle to the family lives

of subordinates.On March 5, I took over as the

press officer for the Okinawa Ma-rine. 2nd Lt. Judd A. Wilson will be taking on new public affairs responsibilities in support of the Global War on Terror. In my first issue of the Okinawa Marine, I would like to answer that criti-cal question by stating my goals for the III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Bases Japan newspaper.

First and foremost, the Okinawa Marine will be a means for Marine Corps commands to communi-cate pertinent information to the

military community in Okinawa. Marines and their families need to be able to rely on this newspaper for clear, concise and accurate information.

Second, the Okinawa Marine will highlight the activities of III MEF and MCBJ Marines and sailors in the Asia-Pacific region as well as throughout the Marine Corps. Okinawa-based units play a critical role in maintaining stabil-ity throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The Okinawa Marine will recognize their contributions with articles and photographs that fully capture their success.

Finally, the Okinawa Marine will be a platform for our reader-ship to express their thoughts about their military experiences, living in Okinawa, or any other subject that provokes our readers’ reflection on subjects associated with mili-tary life. I encourage all readers to contribute editorials that add to the diversity of our publication.

I look forward to providing the Marine Corps community on Okinawa with important news that informs, appeals and engages.

Rankine-Galloway is the press officer of the Okinawa Marine newspaper.

What now, lieutenant?

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FOR THE DINING FACILITY SCHEDULE, VISIT HTTP://WWW.OKINAWA.USMC.MIL

ACTIVE DUTY FUND DRIVEThe 2007 Active Fund Drive in support of

the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society is underway through March 31. The society pro-vides assistance to sailors, Marines and their families in times of need. Donations to the fund drive are accepted in the form of payroll deduction, check or cash. For more informa-tion, contact your command’s keyperson.

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTHThe Marine Corps Base celebration of

Women’s History Month will be held March 15 during a luncheon at the Butler Officers’ Club from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Maj. Gen. Mary Ann Krusa-Dossin, commanding general, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, will be the guest speaker. This year’s theme is “Generations of Women Moving History Forward.” For more information, call 645-3555.

INFANTRY UNIT TO RETAIN LEADERSHIPAccording to Marine Administration

Message 137/07, infantry Marines specializing in light armored vehicles and reconnaissance will soon have more senior enlisted experts. The staff sergeants and above who were forced into the generic infantry unit leader occupa-tional specialty are now eligible to return to their original occupational specialty as light armored vehicle crewmen.

PACIFIC OKINAWA PLAYERSPacific Okinawa Players will present

“Gilligan’s Island: The Musical” March 16 at 7:30 p.m. and March 17 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at the Camp Foster Community Center Auditorium. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Additional show dates will be March 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and March 24 at 2 p.m.

TOWN HALL MEETINGCamps Foster and Lester will host a town hall

meeting at E. C. Killin Elementary School March 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria to discuss com-munity concerns and events. Representatives from Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Marine Corps Community Services, the com-missary, Provost Marshal’s Office, Department of Defense Dependent Schools and others will be present to answer questions. For more information, call 645-7317.

TRACK MEETThe Dragon All-Comers’ Track Meet will

be held March 10 at Kubasaki High School’s Petty Stadium on Camp Foster. Registration is from 8-8:50 a.m., and the event will begin at 9 a.m. The entry fee is $5, and the meet is open to everyone islandwide. For more information, call 645-0802 or (090) 6138-1092.

MARINENET TRAININGThe College of Continuing Education

will conduct MarineNet Training Manager Training at the following locations:

•Camp Hansen (Bldg. 2339), March 9, 9-10 a.m.•Camp Schwab (Bldg. 3429), March 9, 1-2 p.m.

For more information, visit http://www.marinenet.usmc.mil.

BRIEFS

TO SUBMIT A BRIEF, send an e-mail to [email protected], or fax your request to 645-3803. The deadline for submitting a brief is noon every Friday. The Okinawa Marine reserves the right to edit all submitted material.

COURSE FROM PG 1stationed on MCAS Futenma and Camps Courtney and Hansen signed up for it, add-ing the benefit of a large, di-verse group of Marines from a variety of backgrounds and occupational specialties.

“This course brings a wide view of how each unit within (III Marine Expeditionary Force) operates,” said. Sgt. Erin K. Rios, the 4th squad advisor for the course.

Many NCOs who attended the course have never deployed, and those who have deployed shared their experience.

“I got to see how a lot of ground-side units are taught to do things,” said Cpl. Christina Shumaker, an air traffic control systems maintenance chief with Marine Air Control Squadron 4, 1st MAW. “I really got a good glimpse of how the rest of the Marine Corps operates.”

The course differs from many Corporals Courses around the Marine Corps, according to Jor-dan. Many classes are designed to teach the common and un-common scenarios NCOs may

BONUS FROM PG 1years to be eligible for the $10,000 AIP. Marines with 20 to 27 years of service must re-enlist for three years to be eligible for the $10,000 AIP.

According to Capt. Phillip Bonincontri, com-pensation policy chief for Manpower Military Policy, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, the AIP does not replace or supersede any selective re-enlistment bonuses for which a Marine may be eligible. A Marine will rate both the AIP and SRB bonus if his military occupational specialty offers an SRB bonus and the Marine is entitled to receive it.

“Marines must meet with their Career Reten-tion Specialist to ensure eligibility and prepare AIP agreements along with the re-enlistment paperwork,” Bonincontri said. “The paperwork must be submitted through the chain of com-mand along with the re-enlistment request.”

The Recruiter Extension Program also offers an AIP for recruiters willing to extend their current recruiting tours by six to 12 months. Qualified canvassing recruiters will receive a $500 per month AIP in addition to all other pay and allowances, including their current special duty assignment pay — $450 per month.

To be eligible for the AIP, canvassing recruit-ers must have less than 180 days remaining on their 36-month recruiting tour and be on track to complete a successful recruiting tour. “The recruiter’s command must favorably endorse the Marine’s extension package to receive the AIP. The extension and AIP do not take effect until the beginning of the first month after completion of the original 36-month recruiting tour, and only one extension is authorized,” Bonincontri said.

Career recruiters, Extension on Active Duty recruiters and reserve Marines who return to active duty to serve on recruiting duty are not eligible for the AIP.

However, if a canvassing recruiter is selected as a career recruiter during the extension period, he will continue to receive the AIP through the duration of the extension. Can-vassing recruiters currently on an extension may be eligible for the AIP provided they meet the prescribed requirements, but will only be paid for the remainder of the extension they are currently on.

Recruiters are also eligible to receive the End Strength Incentive AIP, provided they qualify, Bonincontri added.

As with the End Strength AIP, recruiters wishing to take advantage of the AIP must con-tact their CRS to complete the AIP agreement.

Deployed Marines may also take advantage of MarAdmin 108/07, Deployment Extension Pro-gram. This program offers a $500 per month AIP for deployed Marines who voluntarily extend their contracts past their Expiration of Active Service in order to stay with their deployed units which were involuntarily extended on their current deployments.

Marines may apply for the Deployment Exten-sion AIP only if they have less than 12 months remaining on their current enlistment. The AIP does not begin until the first month following the Marine’s original EAS and only runs until the Marine executes terminal leave, the deploy-ment terminates, or the Marine re-enlists to take advantage of the End Strength Incentive AIP.

According to Bonincontri, the Deployment Extension AIP will only apply to a handful of Marines currently deployed. He also stated M&RA anticipates an estimated 17,000 re-enlist-ments under the End Strength AIP and only 100 to 200 recruiting duty extensions.

For more information, consult your unit career retention specialist or visit http://www.usmc.mil/maradmins/maradmin2000.nsf/mar-admins.

Cpls. Kelsey A. Seidel (right) and Elijah D. Garitano discuss proper techniques when executing drill.

face as leaders, such as classes on financial management, family readiness and basic lifesaving.

“This course teaches every-thing it’s required to teach, such as sword and drill man-ual, physical training and uni-form inspections, but it’s also tailored to fit the Marine Corps these corporals are going to be leading,” Jordan said.

Among the added benefits of the Foster curriculum was

Military Operations in Urban-ized Terrain training courtesy of Marines with the Provost Marshal Office’s Special Re-connaissance Team.

“This course isn’t about be-ing a Wing or Base Marine,” said Cpl. Kelsey A. Seidel, an electronic switching equip-ment technician with H&S Bn. “It’s about being a corporal, and I can’t wait to take what I’ve learned and teach it to my Marines.”


Lance Cpl. David RogersOKINAWA MARINE STAFF

CAMP FOSTER — Service members from 29 countries took their oath of allegiance to the United States during Okinawa’s first Naturalization and Oath of Allegiance Ceremony of 2007 at the Camp Foster Theater.

Sixty-one Marines and sailors and one soldier became American citizens, accept-ing all the responsibilities and benefits it entails, during the March 2 ceremony.

As U.S. citizens, the service members gained the right to vote, run for political office, hold select federal government jobs and have the right to receive assistance from any American embassy.

“This opens new doors for the things I want to do in life,” said Lance Cpl. Joao Vicente, a new American citizen originally from the Republic of Cape Verde.

Vicente plans to use his citizenship to one day pursue a career as a special agent

in the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a job that requires citizenship.

Maj. Gen. Mary Ann Krusa-Dossin, the commanding general of Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, was the keynote speaker at the ceremony. She spoke of the history of immigrants in the military.

“As a nation of immigrants, our nation has not fought a single war without the support of immigrant soldiers,” Krusa-Dossin said.

Robert Looney, the district director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ Bangkok District, swore in the new citizens.

“Your sacrifice and service … is an in-spiration,” Looney said.

Becoming a citizen has been an easier process for service members since President George W. Bush signed an executive order July 3, 2002, that expedited the citizenship application process for active duty service members serving on or after Sept. 11, 2001, because they are serving during wartime.

Service members gain American citizenship


CAMP LESTER — U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa stood out among all over-seas Department of De-fense hospitals in 2006, earning special recogni-tion at the 2007 Military Health System Confer-ence for the hospital’s care of pregnant mothers and their babies.

Navy Capt. Peter F. O’Connor, the USNH Okinawa commanding officer, presented his staff with the TRICARE Obstetric Care Patient Satisfaction Award Feb. 22 at the Camp Lester Chapel.

The hospital received the award for having the highest inpatient sat-isfaction rating for the care of women and their babies during pregnancy and about six weeks after child birth.

According to the award citation, the hospital pro-vided excellent care by listening to patients and treating their concerns. The staff was also re-sponsive to the physical and emotional require-ments of all its patients.

“It’s really good to see some recognition for the hard work our staff puts in all year,” O’Connor said. “The staff worked hard to care for all the service members and families in Japan and the operating theater. With more than 100 deliver-ies a month, keeping the patients satisfied is a

marvelous feat.”O’Connor also recog-

nized Navy Cmdr. Eliz-abeth Beazley, a fam-ily medicine physician, with the TRICARE Health Innovations Program Award.

In 2005, clinics on Camp Foster and Ma-rine Corps Air Station Futenma stopped treating civilian patients. This change caused a decline in patient care and satis-faction.

Beazley led a team that increased patients’ access to care when it opened the Lester Family Medicine Clinic.

“We gained 5,000 fami-ly members because of the unique clinical situation,” Beazley said. “We ana-lyzed the problem and de-veloped a plan to change the clinic’s settings and increase the amount of doctors, family medicine physicians, physician assistants, nurse practi-tioners and corpsmen in the section.”

As a result of the team’s hard work, patient satis-faction increased by 400 percent and wait time decreased by 75 percent, according to the award citation.

“I get stopped at the commissary because peo-ple say the care at the hospital is so wonder-ful,” O’Connor said. “We worked on this problem for over a year and a half. The patient dissatisfac-tion we saw then can’t be seen today, and that’s how it should be.”

USNH Okinawa bests all DOD overseas hospitals

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Angela Stanley accepts the TRICARE Obstetric Care Patient Satisfaction Award on behalf of the U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa’s Obstetric Care Department from Navy Capt. Peter F. O’Connor Feb. 22 at the Camp Lester Chapel. Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Tina M. Felipe

Service members swear an oath of allegiance to the United States during the March 2 Naturalization and Oath of Allegiance Ceremony at the Camp Foster Theater. Photo by Lance Cpl. David Rogers

TEACH FROM PG 1options, scholarships and state employment resourc-es. They can also obtain up to $600 in reimbursements for teacher certification examinations, according to Roller.

“The Depar tment of Defense looks at teach-ing as a very professional and mobile career,” Roller said. “It’s important that spouses are able to find employment at every duty station.”

Roller noted that each time teachers move to a

new location they may have to be recertified be-cause different states have different teaching require-ments.

“Some states comple-ment each other and some states don’t,” Roller said. “For example, to be certi-fied as a teacher in Alaska you need to take an Alaska history test.”

This prog ram helps spouses gain the state-specific certifications they need in those areas and also helps them discover what requirements they

already meet, Roller said.Recertification can also

be a costly endeavor. That is why the program also provides advice on avail-able financial assistance and reimbursements for ex-aminations, Roller added.

Military spouses looking for more information can visit the program’s Web site at www.spousestoteachers.com or contact Spouses to Teachers representa-tives in the U.S. by calling (800) 231-6282, DSN (312) 922-6282 or by e-mail at [email protected].

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CAMP HANSEN — Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company practiced calling in precision air strikes Feb. 26-28, training as four-man teams directing aircraft to eliminate threats in urban environments.

The Marines focused on the independent col-lection and organization of target information using observation equipment and the surveillance capabilities of F/A-18C Hornets flying at an altitude of 7,000 feet. Then they chose the best course of action to eliminate the target; passed the informa-tion to the controller, an officer who authorizes the air support; and awaited approval.

“The training makes the already qualified Marines more proficient at guiding air support to targets,” said Capt. John Steward, a controller with 2nd Brigade Platoon, 5th ANGLICO. “A lot of what we do is prosecuting targets and collecting surveillance to pass to higher.”

During the training, teams guided F/A-18 air-craft to targets using maps that displayed areas in painstaking detail.

“The directions can be as descriptive as the northernmost window on the second floor,” Stew-art said. “Once we can confirm the aircraft has the target, we can positively identify if the target is a threat or not.”

The teams had to determine the best course of action to eliminate threats with minimal col-lateral damage.

“It’s a lot of responsibility to drop a bomb on a target,” said Cpl. Michael K. Grant, a fire chief with 2nd Brigade Platoon. “This course gives our (controllers) confidence in our abilities to drop bombs on targets.”

With the controller’s approval, aircraft elimi-nate targets in the scenario using simulations of


CAMP FOSTER — The Okinawa Prefectural Police Department has in-creased the number of sobriety check-points in the Naha City area, accord-ing to Seiichi Kuniyoshi a managing officer with the OPP.

Naha, a popular attraction due to its several night clubs, stores and dine-in-restaurants, is where the vast majority of drinking and driving incidents have occurred, according to Sgt. Glenn L. West, the chief accident investigator for the Camp Butler Provost Marshal’s Office.

“The Japanese police are setting up visible checkpoints where they stop vehicles periodically and check for intoxicated drivers,” West said. “Some of their checkpoints aren’t going to be seen; they’re going to wait in one spot and randomly pull people over.”

Though many of these service mem-bers may be aware of American laws against drunk driving, they may not be aware of the stricter Japanese Laws.

“If someone is charged with driving while under the influence of intoxicat-ing liquor (DWI) or driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), they may end up facing jail time in a Japanese prison,” West said. “A lot of people don’t understand just how badly they can ruin their lives if they are ever con-victed for either one of these offenses.” Aside from facing a maximum sen-tence of three years in a Japanese prison or possibly paying a ¥500,000 fine, active duty service members are also processed by PMO and may serve an additional six months in the brig.

The convicted service member may also be reduced in rank, forfeit all pay and allowances, and have their driver’s license revoked for the remainder of their tour and up to a year upon their return to the States. They also may be given a bad conduct discharge, West said.

“Depending on how thorough a company’s background checks are, finding work outside the military may be seriously impeded if they find DWI or DUI on your record,” West said. “Add a bad conduct discharge to that and it may be next to impossible to find work.”

Civilian government employees also stand to lose a lot from a DWI or DUI conviction. They may lose their jobs and family members may be sent back to the U.S.

“If the base inspector says I don’t want people who are going to be drink-ing and driving on my base, he could have them sent back to the States and the service member would have to serve out the rest of his accompanied tour by himself,” West said.

“Even one drink is too many. Use a designated driver,” West said.

Naha police increase sobriety checkpoints

Lance Cpl. Marcus S. Cameron observes enemy movements using observation equipment Feb. 28 during close air support training on Camp Hansen. Photos by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein

Cpl. Hakeem K. Weston finds the simulated enemy’s location using a grid reference guide.

Targeting precision5th ANGLICO eyes close air support training

global positioning system guided missiles.“We’re not trying to damage anything more

than our positively identified bad guys,” Stewart said. “We can limit the amount of damage by us-ing precise gear and precision-guided weapons. We can take out just a floor or room in a building. We can completely destroy a building and leave the building right next to it intact.”


Lance Cpl. Daniel R. ToddOKINAWA MARINE STAFF

CAMP BUTLER — Japanese and American attorneys gathered at the Butler Officers’ Club for their first banquet and meeting as the new Okinawa Bench and Bar Association Feb. 23.

The new OBBA is an informal social club for at-torneys on Okinawa with the aim of furthering the relationships between Japanese and American attor-neys so they can provide high-quality legal services for service members and make new friendships, said 1st Lt. Rocky Vroman, an OBBA founding member.

The banquet was intended to bolster membership in the association and discuss functions of the club, Vroman said.

Capt. Llyod Hager, OBBA’s senior founding mem-ber, initiated the effort to create the OBBA to better

serve service members who may require Japanese legal representation.

The new association will be primarily a social club, Hager said. It will focus on providing service members with the best legal representation and ser-vices available.

“The association provides military attorneys an opportunity to communicate with the Japanese legal community in Okinawa,” Hager said. “It will also pro-vide several opportunities for service members who have legal issues in Japan who cannot be represented by military attorneys to receive the representation they need.”

American attorneys looking to join the OBBA can contact 1st Lt. Rocky Vroman at 645-7918 or e-mail him at [email protected]. Japanese attorneys can contact Yuji Fujita at (098) 938-7370 or e-mail him at [email protected].


CAMP KINSER — The recently re-established Okinawa chapter of the National Naval Officers’ As-sociation held a prayer breakfast at Camp Kinser’s Surfside Club recently to recognize National African American History Month and reinforce the organization’s diversity goals.

The NNOA is an organization that supports the naval services in the development of a diverse officer corps through recruitment, retention, and career enhance-ment, according to the NNOA mission statement.

Okinawa chapter members used the event to promote their goal of becoming a more diverse organization, according to Maj. Chester McMillon, president of the Okinawa chapter. The national chapter has struggled with a public

misconception that the NNOA is a black-only organization.

Founded in 1972, NNOA’s origi-nal mission statement pledged a commitment to the recruitment and retention of minority offi-cers.

The organization brought to-gether minority officers to mentor each other and provide profes-sional development, but its mission statement was amended in 2003.

“A strong membership has to be a diverse membership, not just racially but also in rank as well,” McMillon said

The organization seeks to gain more junior officers and midship-men from the U.S. Naval Academy as well as senior officers interested in mentorship, McMillon said.

Navy Cmdr. Brenda BradleyDa-vila, member of the national and local NNOA chapters, was a key speaker at the breakfast.

“This chapter must not become

American, Japanese attorneys aim to improve legal services

Officers’ organization seeks to grow, diversify

Lt. Col. Michael Richardson speaks with a Japanese attorney during the first banquet and meeting for the new Okinawa Bench and Bar Association at the Butler Officers’ Club Feb. 23. Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Todd

Navy Cmdr. Brenda BradleyDavila speaks at the National Naval Officers’ Association prayer breakfast on Camp Kinser recently. Photo by Lance Cpl. David Rogers

Press release

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — The Marine Civilian Develop-ment Program is a new program in-tended to help transitioning Marines develop effective private-sector skills using the foundation built during their service in the Marine Corps.

“The goal of the program is to help Marines speed their adaptation to working in the private sector,” said Laura Bass, head of the Permanent Change of Station Support Section at Headquarters Marine Corps. “MCDP is targeted at Marines who have honorably completed their term of service and have made the decision to return to the civilian sector. It does not compete with or replace the Marine Corps’ retention efforts or Congressionally mandated transition assistance programs.”

MCDP will be targeting up to 800 Marines 2007. MCDP is provided at no cost to the Marine Corps, par-ticipating Marines, or employers. All lodging and meals are provided by MCDP, as well as transportation and child care, when required. Marines attending the program must be in an approved annual leave status. Cours-es will be held in Southern California and North Carolina on a recurring basis throughout the year.

MCDP offers two courses of in-struction: a six-day Gold course for college graduates (enlisted or com-missioned personnel) and a four-day Scarlet course for high school graduates. A Spouse Orientation is also offered in conjunction with both courses.

These courses are taught by a combination of successful business professionals and former Marines.

Upon successful completion of the program, Marines will be referred to MCDP’s national network of Fortune 500 companies for possible employ-ment but are not obligated to accept an offer of employment. Program Alumni are provided continued coaching and assistance well after the completion of the program to ensure their success in the private sector.

To allow ample time for their ap-plication to be processed, Marines interested in MCDP should apply three to six months before their end of active or obligated service.

Guidance on how to apply for the program and approval procedures is published via MARADMIN 054/07.

For more information about the Marine Civilian Development Pro-gram, visit the MCDP Web site at http://www.marinecdp.org, or con-tact Laura Bass at [email protected].

Transitioning Marines eligible for new civilian development program

a ‘social group’ like so many or-ganizations,” BradleyDavila said. “It must stay focused on playing a major role in the community.”

Local chapter members plan to continue extending invitations to potential new members to partici-pate in community events.

“The strength of our Corps is its diversity, and we’re trying to bring out that diversity as much as we can,” McMillon said.

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Changing roles of

Marine Corps

the

women

Cpl. Maria T. Holman restrains

Chris, her military working

dog, during a controlled

aggression exercise June

15, 2006, at the Military

Working Dog Kennel on

Kadena Air Base. Holman

recently returned

from Iraq where she

earned a Combat

Action Ribbon. Photo

by Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso

Cpl. Valerie Gavaldon (right) helps Cpl. Roxanne Cox (left) adjust the front site post on her M16A2 service rifle during the live-fire portion of their training at Camp Korean Village, Iraq, July 31, 2006. The two were part of eight female Marines from different units within 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing who volunteered for the Lioness Program to conduct security searches of women crossing into Iraq. Photo by Staff Sgt. Raymie G. Cruz

Sgt. Erin Rios greets her son, Mikey, on

Camp Foster Sept. 7, 2006, after returning from a nearly seven-

month deployment to Iraq. Today’s female Marines

deploy as often as male Marines. Photo by

Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso

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Changing roles of

Marine Corps

the

women

LEFT | 1st Lt. Veronica L. ConnollyMcDowell has served as an officer since 2003. She would not be in her current position if not for the contributions of female Marines such as Capt. Anne Lentz, the first female Marine officer, she said. Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso


FROM THE EDITOR: Since Opha Mae Johnson opened the door in 1918, female Marines have been an integral part of the Marine Corps’ mission. In the 89 years since, women’s roles have evolved and their contributions have grown substantial-ly. To observe Women’s History Month, we recognize that evolution and highlight the contributions of our Corps’ women.

For almost a century, women have been an integral part of the U.S. Marine Corps. Their role has changed significantly since 1918 when women were allowed to

join the Corps.Today’s female Marine has more oppor-

tunities than she did back then. What be-gan as a Corps of non-deployable reserv-ists who served as secretaries, cooks or nurses is now a part of the regular Marine Corps serving in almost all occupations.

Their history began in 1918 when Opha Mae Johnson, the woman credited as be-ing the first female Marine, was accepted into the Marine Corps Reserves. Twen-ty-three years later, Capt. Anne Lentz became the first female commissioned officer and Pvt. Lucille McClarren became the first female active duty Marine.

Since then, women have climbed through the ranks and earned their position in previously unattainable oc-cupational fields. In 1996, Lt. Gen. Carol Mutter made history by becoming the first female Marine and second woman in mili-tary history to earn the rank of lieutenant general.

Today, female Marines serve in 93 percent of all military occupational fields, according to the Woman Marine Associa-

tion’s official Web site.Female Marines have gone through

more than their share of hardships on the road to proving their place in the Corps, said 1st Lt. Veronica L. ConnollyMcDow-ell, the training officer for Combat Lo-gistics Battalion 4, 3rd Marine Logistics Group. But their accomplishments have not been in vain.

“There isn’t a rear area anymore,” said ConnollyMcDowell, who served as a convoy commander in Iraq. “When I went to boot camp, the drill instructors always told us, ‘Don’t expect to be treated any differently than male Marines.’ They were right. When I was enlisted, I went to field operations and deployed just as frequently as any male. It wasn’t about who was male or female; it was about being Marines.”

Some Marines remember a time when females weren’t expected to deploy at all, much less find themselves fighting along-side male Marines in Iraq and Afghanistan.

“Women in the Marine Corps have stepped up and taken the lead by volun-teering for billets and being much more aggressive than in the past,” said 1st Sgt. Suzie M. Hollings, the company first sergeant for A Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler. “When I was a lance corporal, they weren’t asking for female Marines to be stationed with division or (force service support group) units. It wasn’t our role to deploy. Today, a female lance corporal is no different than a male lance corporal. I’ve seen some amazing things from female Marines, and it’s only going to get better with time.”

For many female Marines, being a Ma-rine has nothing to do with gender. It is a calling to serve — something that tran-scends gender or racial differences. It’s about pride and service to country.

Women in the Marine Corps celebrate 89 years of service

Cpl. Chaquitta C. Lambert memorizes a drill card before marching her squad Feb. 27 on the Camp Foster Parade Deck while at the Camp Foster Corporals’ Course. Lambert is the III Marine Expeditionary Force Marine of the Year. Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso

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Lance Cpl. Eric Arndt31ST MARINE EXPEDITIONARY UNIT

As anyone who has seen a movie with hard-boiled cops or trench coat-clad heroes knows, accurate marksman-

ship is easy not only when standing still, but also while running sideways on a wall or speeding through Central Park in a commandeered taxicab.

As the Marines and sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, who actually fired weapons at targets aboard a naval vessel can tell you, marksmanship in the movies is fictitious.

“The problem with trying to shoot while on the ship is that it’s not solid ground,” said Cpl. Thomas A. Loveless, a nautical navigator and one of 125 Marines and sailors who participated in a live-fire shoot on the flight deck of the USS Juneau Feb. 21. “Right when you think you have your shot, the ship could rock and mess up your aim.”

The service members, belonging to F Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, conducted the training with M16 A2 Service Rifles and M-249 Squad Automatic Weapons as part of the Enhanced Marksmanship Program.

The training increases service members’ skill in close-quarters battle – engage-ment with enemies that are 25 yards away or closer – and is invaluable for teaching Marines and sailors, said Capt. Mike Cable, the company commander.

“The training teaches quick reactions, and it’s easy to modify it for the ship’s flight deck,” Cable said.

Getting the hang of firing aboard a mov-ing ship adds several degrees of difficulty to the task, but it is not impossible to com-pensate for, Loveless explained.

MARSOC Public Affairs

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – The Marine Corps add-ed another page to its history Feb. 27 as the Marines, sailors, civilian employees and families of Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Com-mand celebrated its first anniversary as the Ma-rine Corps component of U.S. Special Operations Command.

The celebration includ-ed a prayer breakfast, a unit-wide formation run and a dinner. A formal anniversary ceremony was also held.

Act ivated February 24, 2006, MARSOC now includes nearly 1,400 personnel and is on track to reach full operational capability by September 2008.

“To be part of MARSOC during this important his-toric time in our nation’s history is sobering,” said Sgt. Maj. Matthew P. In-gram, MARSOC sergeant major. “Every day, we are writing new history for our nation, U.S. Special Operat ions Command and our Corps.”

Four MARSOC Foreign Military Training Unit teams have returned from deployments in support of USSOCOM and the Global War on Terror-ism.

MARSOC includes five major subordinate units: The 1st Marine Special

Operat ions Batta l ion, headquartered at Camp Pendleton, Calif.; the 2nd Marine Special Opera-tions Battalion, Foreign Military Training Unit, Marine Special Opera-tions Support Group and Marine Special Opera-tions School, all located at Camp Lejeune, N.C.

The core tasks assigned to MARSOC by the US-SOCOM Commander are Foreign Internal Defense, Direct Action and Special Reconnaissance.

According to MAR-SOC Commander Maj. Gen. Dennis J. Hejlik, one of the highest priorities for its second year is to recruit quality Marines and sailors to fill the ranks of the new FMTU teams and MSOCs.

M A R SOC recent ly conducted its first offi-cial screening of potential applicants and will kick off a formal assessment and selection program in May.

“We need mature Ma-rines who are smart, have combat experience and are capable of operating independently,” said Col. Pete Petronzio, MARSOC operations officer.

For more information about MARSOC and the requirements to receive orders to one of its spe-cial operations units, visit http://www.marsoc.usmc.mil or contact the Marine Special Opera-tions School at (910) 450-2722.

Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command service members participate in a four-mile unit run on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 27 to celebrate the completion of MARSOC’s first year. Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Thomas C. Daley

New command celebrates first anniversary, looks to add Marines in second year

“You just use everything you’ve been taught in boot camp and the School of Infantry: put everything center mass. You wait until your sights are on and you fire,” he said. “The only thing you can do about the rocking (of the ship) is to anticipate it and not fire right when it swells.”

Although it may not be as flashy as in Hollywood films, firing while adjusting to the Juneau’s constant motion became an-other tool the Marines and sailors used to improve their marksmanship for an actual battlefield.

“You can never know what environment you’re going to be shooting in,” Cable said. “If the Marines can shoot well here, with the wind and the motion, they’ll be that much better when they’re on solid ground.”

Cpl. Thomas A. Loveless, a nautical navigator with F Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, fires during a live-fire shoot on the USS Juneau flight deck Feb. 21. Photos by Lance Cpl. Eric Arndt

A round casing ejects from an M-249 Squad Automatic Weapon.

Marines target marksmanship training Lock&load

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Staff Sgt. Marc Ayalin31ST MARINE EXPEDITIONARY UNIT

The Central Training Area’s Combat Town was awash with the sights and sounds

of an all-out Marine assault as Marines and sailors from E Com-pany, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, the battalion landing team of the 31st Marine Expedi-tionary Unit, practiced a mecha-nized raid Feb. 13.

This exercise was conducted as part of the semi-annual Am-phibious Ready Group Exercise 07-1 involving both the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and the MEU.

The exercise, according to Capt. Kemper Jones, E Co. com-mander, was conducted to allow his unit the opportunity to train, work and familiarize Marines with the Assault Amphibian Ve-hicle detachment assigned to the BLT and to exercise their logisti-cal and tactical operations.

“This exercise is good prac-tice for us and yet it is one of the more logistically and tactically challenging evolutions as far as

ship-to-shore movement is con-cerned,” Jones said.

Though they may have faced a few obstacles during the day-long evolution, Jones said his Marines and sailors accomplished their goals of bringing together the company, which was reinforced with a team of explosive ord-nance disposal Marines, combat engineers and a Javelin weapons team. The raid exercise also gave them the opportunity to practice Military Operations in an Urban Terrain.

“A mechanized raid is a good option if you don’t have the means to do a helicopter raid,” said Jones. “With addi-tional weapons at our disposal, a mechanized raid provides troops on the ground with more fire support.”

During the raid, Marines cleared buildings and structures filled with enemy combatants and noncombatants. According to Sgt. Christian Hickey, 3rd squad leader, 2nd Platoon, quick decisions had to be made in determining whether to shoot or not to shoot.

Marines, sailors raid Combat Town

“I think by practicing these scenarios it will help us gain the confidence necessary to carry out the mission,” said Hickey. “This will also help command-ers and key leaders like myself in practicing our decision-making tactics.”

When the dust cleared and the noise settled, a dozen enemy

prisoners of war were detained, giving the Marines the opportu-nity to practice the processing of enemy combatants.

When the raid was complete, the Marines loaded onto their Assault Amphibian Vehicles and left town, bound for the USS Juneau, which sat off the coast several miles away.

Lance Cpl. Ruben Rodriguez, a rifleman with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, conceals himself during a mechanized raid on Combat Town in the Central Training Area Feb. 13. Photos by Staff Sgt. Marc Ayalin

Marines provide security during the exercise. Service members cleared buildings occupied by simulated enemy combatants and non-combatants.

31st MEU exercise allows unit to sharpen logistical, tactical skills

14 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | MARCH 9, 2007


The concrete walls and steel bars of Camp Hansen’s brig do not

protect military prisoners from filing taxes or making it to medical and dental ap-pointments, which require prisoners to leave the brig.

Service members re-sponsible for escorting prisoners to such appoint-ments are called chasers, and they are assigned from a prisoner’s unit.

To support the added responsibility and qualify eligible service members as chasers, the Marine Corps Base Camp Butler Brig on Camp Hansen offers Pris-oner Escort Classes every Thursday, according to Gunnery Sgt. Carl A. Stone, the brig supervisor.

“We don’t handle things for prisoners; all we do is house them,” Stone said. “When service members get qualified as chasers, it allows units to handle appointments for their pris-oners.”

Chasers have the respon-sibility of escorting prison-ers and detainees to legal and medical appointments, according to Staff Sgt. Alison L. Watkins, the brig training chief.

The Prisoner Escort Class teaches service members

proper ways to conduct escorts. During the train-ing, they review scenarios and receive instructions on what to do if a prisoner tries to escape, is injured or has a medical emergency.

“We teach chasers where to take them for food and what to do in case of an escape or emergency,” Wat-kins said. “We cover cir-cumstances chasers could encounter when conduct-ing escorts to places such as lawyers’ offices and medical or dental offices.”

The training also teach-es them how to apply and remove restraints, use verbal commands to direct prisoners and the differ-ent custody classifications, Stone said.

Although work sections are not required to have chasers, they are required to provide the necessary number of chasers when one of their service mem-bers is put in the brig.

“It’s important for units to have enough people to pull from,” Watkins said. “For example, if a unit has five chasers, but two are TAD (temporary additional duty), they still have three left. So we try to get as many qualified as possible.”

Watkins said the weekly class can train and cer-tify as many as 50 service members in one sitting.


When the ground war began during Operation Desert Storm in January of 1991, Karen Hanovich, whose husband

was deployed to the operation, came home to find a military support group of wives wait-ing on her doorstep.

That type of family support effort even-tually evolved into the Key Volunteer Net-work, the official Marine Corps successor to the family support groups of the past. The network is especially vital for the spouses of service members stationed on Okinawa, according to Hanovich, the program manager for Marine Corps Family Team Building here.

KVN, a component of Marine Corps Family Team Building, is a group of spouses within an individual unit who serve as a personal communication link between a commanding officer and families within his unit.

Information about a deployed unit’s status travels from the commanding officer to the key volunteers, who then pass it to the fami-lies they support.

“A lot of times, this is the only way they would hear about (their spouse’s unit) com-ing home,” said Hanovich.

Hanovich said she initially joined the network because she wanted to ensure other spouses were being properly taken care of, carry information from the commanding of-ficer and squash rumors.

Each unit has a network, and the com-manding officer determines the direction of the network based on the needs of the unit.

Within commands that deploy frequently, networks focus on taking care of families while the unit is deployed.

“Before I was involved in the network, it was a nice feeling knowing I wasn’t going through this alone,” Hanovich said.

Another responsibility of a key volun-teer is to identify those families that are not ready for a deployment. Newly arrived Marines on Okinawa often quickly deploy, leaving families behind in unfamiliar sur-roundings.

Key volunteers can provide information to families about local programs, services and organizations available to assist them in any-thing from child care to car troubles.

“We take care of family readiness so (the units) can take care of mission readiness,” Hanovich said.

All the volunteer spouses within the network go through basic training courses. The volunteers learn how to relay important information, educate families on available resources, and the importance of confidenti-ality, according to Meghan K. Jones, the key volunteer training technician.

One of the ways the network maintains families’ confidence is by taking care of their concerns confidentially, Jones said.

“The training gave me the sense that the command really cared about the family members,” said Jones. “It also gave me the tools to help out these families.”

Family support network takes care of spouses of service members

To qualify as a chaser, a Marine must have no non-judicial punishments or courts martial during their current enlistment. They also must be at least 19 years old and an E-2, have served at least 6 months on active duty following recruit training and have a score of 100 in the general technical portion of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery.

They also must be mentally and emotionally stable with no physical or speech impediments and must not be pending any early separation, discharge or investigations.

Lance Cpl. Adam S. Degerstedt removes hand-cuffs from Lance Cpl. Dominel L. Norwood during Prisoner Escort Class March 1 at the Camp Hansen brig. Photos by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein

Chasers help those on the inside maintain outside responsibilities

Cpl. Gina M. Mercurio applies restraints to Lance Cpl. Adam S. Degerstedt while Lance Cpl. Dominel L. Norwood looks on during a Prisoner Escort Class.

OKINAWA MARINE | SPORTS | MARCH 9, 2007 17

Lance Cpl. Terence L. YanceyOKINAWA MARINE STAFF

Marine Corps Base Camp Smed-ley D. Butler defeated Killah Kinser 57-45 in the final round of the Southern Camp Commander’s Cup Basketball

Tournament March 3 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma.

Killah Kinser, from Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, ran out of steam after fighting their way back from the losers’ bracket in the double-elimination tournament and beating MCB 51-50 in a nail-biter to force a second cham-pionship game.

“We played five games today and the last game was a hard one,” said Killah Kinser’s Chris Collier. “By the time we got to the second game (of the championship) we didn’t have any juice left.”

MCB sent Killah Kinser to the losers’ bracket after defeating them 50-45 in the semi-final round. The tournament format put Killah Kinser in a must-win situation as they faced the undefeated MCB team in the championship round.

“We got a little fatigued in the end and allowed Kinser to come back,” said MCB coach Vincent White. “I had no doubt we would win the tournament; we just ended up having to work a little harder to do it.”

MCB stepped up their game after Killah Kinser dealt them their first loss. They kept the lead throughout the entire final game.

“Overall, we played well together and had a few key players who really stepped up,” White said.

Fifteen teams took part in the tourna-ment, including four Okinawan teams. Camp Courtney hosted the Northern CC’s Cup Basketball Tournament March 2-3.

The top five teams from each of the two tournaments will compete in the Com-manding General’s Cup at Camp Foster March 26-30. An exact date will be deter-mined later.

“There are a few things we need to work on and fine tune, and we’ll be ready for the CG Cup,” White said.

Collier said Killah Kinser also plans to make improvements before the CG’s Cup.

“We are going to take some time to re-cuperate, and we promise to take the CG’s Cup,” Collier said.

Kinser’s Southern CC Cup tourney run comes up short

BASE EDGESKINSEREdward Phillips fights for a rebound during the championship game of the Southern

Camp Commander’s Cup Basketball Tournament March 3. Photos by Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey

Kinser’s Clausky Luna tries to make his way past Jeffrey Gibson of Marine Corps Base.

Marine Corps Base won the Southern Camp Commander’s Cup Basketball Tournament, defeating Killah Kinser 57-45.

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Reconciliation, upon request Blessed Sacrament Chapel, 3:30 p.m., Chapel 2; Mass, 5 p.m., Chapel 2Sunday MassesMass, 8:45 a.m., Chapel 3;Mass, 12:30 p.m., Chapel 1;Life Teen Mass, 5 p.m., Chapel 1

Holy Day of Obligation MassesMass, noon, Chapel 2;Mass, 6 p.m., Chapel 3

ProtestantInspirational, 8:30 a.m., Chapel 2; Evangelical, 9 a.m., Chapel 1;Traditional, 10:30 a.m., Chapel 2; Gospel, 10:30 a.m., Chapel 3;Emmaus Communion Liturgical), 6:30 p.m., Chapel 3; Project 196 (Contemporary), 6:30 p.m., high school

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Protestant: Sun. (Chapel 1), 9:30 a.m.Catholic: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. (Chapel 2), noon; Sun., Chapel 1, 11 a.m.Gospel: Sun. (Chapel 1), 12:30 p.m.

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AUTOMOBILES— Rubbermaid storage shed, $275; canopy with mesh screen, $100 OBO. 633-6103— Foster-Reebok elliptical machine, $350 OBO; two swivel chairs with ottomans, $75 each. 646-2286— 17-month-old Shiba-Jack Russell mixed dog, free. 637-5070.— Teak wagon wheel

bench and etagere, $300 OBO. 646-5615— Creighton shirts, $30 each. 622-8474— King-sized pillow top mattress, $550 OBO. 622-8140— Bunk beds, free. 933-0644— Computer desk, $60; entertainment center, $75; Ping putter, $30, 634-0223.

MISCELLANEOUS

SINGLE MARINE PROGRAM SCHEDULE

CHAPEL SCHEDULE

Contact the Single Marine Program Office at 645-3681 for more information.All pick-up points will be at Semper Fit gyms or the Foster Field House.

Hiji Falls Hiking TripMarch 10

Departure times:Camp Courtney, 9:30 a.m.Camp Hansen, 10:15 a.m.Camp Schwab, 10:45 a.m.

March 11Departure times:Camp Kinser, 9 a.m.MCAS Futenma, 9:30 a.m.Camp Foster, 10 a.m.*Cost: ¥200*Bring a camera, a hat, sunscreen,

a towel and lunch.

Sports, Tours and Recreation Program March 14-15 Departure times:Camp Schwab, 6:15 a.m.Camp Hansen, 6:45 a.m.Camp Courtney, 7:30 a.m.*Bring: yen for entrance fees, lunch and souvenirs

Whale Watching TourMarch 17 Departure times:

Camp Foster, 7 a.m.MCAS Futenma, 7:30 a.m.Camp Kinser, 8 a.m.Bring: yen for entrance fees, lunch and souvenirs

Paintball March 21(sign up by March 16)Departure times:Camp Schwab, 7:50 a.m.Camp Hansen, 8:15 a.m.Camp Courtney, 9 a.m.*Bring: a change of clothes*Attire: old cammies

FRIDAY Alpha Dog (R), 7 p.m.

SATURDAY Happily N’Ever After (PG), 3 p.m.; Primeval (R), 7 p.m.

SUNDAY Happily N’Ever After (PG), 6 p.m.

MONDAY Closed

TUESDAY Bridge to Terabithia (PG), 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Wild Hogs (PG-13), 7 p.m.

THURSDAY Alpha Dog (R), 7 p.m.

MOTORCYCLES’04 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 883 JCI March 08, $5,500 OBO. 637-2658’92 HONDA CBR 400 CC JCI June 08, $2,000 OBO. (090) 9783-0867’99 SUZUKI SKYWAVE 400 CC JCI July 07, $2,500 OBO. (090) 9780-2180

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