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Issue No. 43, Vol. 3 | Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

INSIDE EDITORIAL P. 2 | NEWS P. 3 | FEATURE P. 5 | COMMUNITY P. 9 | CLASSIFIEDS P. 10 | SPORTS P. 11

FRIDAY 11.12.2010 http://www.marines.mil/unit/mcasiwakuni8

SEE SCOUTS ON PAGE 3

Lance cpL. Jennifer pirante

IWAKUNI APPROACHSTAFF

Iwakuni Girl Scout troops,volunteers and parents gath-ered around a bonfire, Sat-urday evening, to celebratethe birthday of Juliette Gor-don Low, the founder of theUSA Girl Scouts.

Low was born Juliette Ma-gill Kinzie Gordon on Oct.31, 1860 in Savannah, Ga.

Interested in developing anew youth movement, Lowassembled 18 girls to or-ganize the first Girl ScoutTroop on March 12, 1912, inher hometown.According to girlscouts.org,

Low believed all girls shouldbe given the opportunity todevelop physically, mentallyand spiritually.

Today, there are more than2 million Girl Scout mem-bers and more than 900,000adults who volunteer andwork to keep the organiza-tion going.

To celebrate the outgoingnature and traditions of theUSA Girl Scouts, local troopssang songs, told stories androasted hotdogs and marsh-mallows around a bonfirebefore camping out in tentsduring the night.

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Station Marines run through drills designed to teach them how to save the life of a drowning victim during a

three-week Marine Combat Instructor Trainer of Water Survival course at the IronWorks Gym pool here Nov.

4. Marines are both physically and mentally tested through various written and physically demanding exams.

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Lance cpL. cLaudio a. Martinez

IWAKUNI APPROACH STAFF

There are many sayings used todescribe U.S. Marines. Marinesare a force in readiness.

Every Marine is a rifleman first.One that some people feel is

overlooked in todays desert andmountain warfare is Marines areamphibious by nature.

In keeping true with that saying,six station Marines are takingpart in a three-week, 15 trainingday, Marine Combat InstructorTrainer of Water Survival courseat the IronWorks Gym pool here,which started Nov. 3.

Master Sgt. Jason Miller,MCITWS instructor trainer, isthe senior instructor of the coursehere.

Miller said the MCITWScourse is tougher than a regularMarine swim-qualification coursebecause they are creating Marineinstructors during the course.

Theres no joking (during thecourse) because we are talkingabout human lives, said Miller.Youre talking about Marineswho can be afraid of heights andwater (during a swim qualificationcourse). Here, theres a differentlevel of seriousness. Approximately 15 Marines

started the course. After thepreliminary tests, only sixMarines were allowed to continue.

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Nine Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnelfrom the 12th Flying Training Wing, HofuNorth Air Base, Yamaguchi Prefecture, alongwith 61 aviation cadets visited the air station

to take an organized tour of the base Nov 4.Just like (Reserved Officer Training Corps),boot camp or (Officer Candidate School), thecadets are going through their training, andthis is a chance for them to kind of see all

the different facets we have here, said Capt.James N. Snyder, Marine Aircraft Group 12current operations chief.

The tour included a trip to the top of the newair traffic control tower, a visit to the Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224hangar to view their static display, a test flight

in the Tactical Operations Flight Trainer, andfinally a walk through of the Japan MaritimeSelf-Defense Force section of the station.

Its important for them to have visits likethis because it pretty much lets them know if

anything happens the U.S. has their backs,said Cpl. Lorenzo L. Woods, MAG-12 futureoperations chief.

The tour began with a welcome aboard slide-show presentation explaining the missionof the air station and the different areas ofoperation on station.

After the brief, the JASDF personnel andcadets were broken into three groups wherethey remained until the end of the tour.

Night understars: Bonfirehonors Girl

Scout founder

Marines get backto roots, hit poolfor water combat

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

JASDF aviation cadets get birds-eye view of Marine aviation support

Marine Corpsturns 235 | P. 6 and 7

IYAOYAS avenge lastyears loss | p. 12

MAG-12 NCOs get remedial action onMarine Corps weaponry | P. 5

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IYAOYAS avenge lastyears loss | p. 12

HAPPY BIRTHDAYMarine Corpsturns 235 | P. 6 and 7


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Commanding Ofcer/PublisherCol. James C. Stewart

Public Affairs OfcerCapt. J. Lawton King

Public Affairs ChiefMaster Gunnery Sgt.

John A. Cordero

Operations ChiefStaff Sgt. Andrew Miller

Press ChiefStaff Sgt. Jimmy H. Bention Jr.

EditorCpl. Joseph Marianelli

Combat Correspondents

Cpl. Kristin E. MorenoCpl. Salvador MorenoLance Cpl. Miranda Blackburn

Lance Cpl. Marcel BrownLance Cpl. Chris Kutlesa

Lance Cpl. Claudio A. MartinezLance Cpl. Jennifer Pirante

Pfc. Vanessa Jimenez

WebmasterYukie Wada

Community/Media RelationsHiroko Soriki

Hiromi M. Kawamoto

AdministrationHiro Sumida

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Lt. cMdr. John coMeta

DEPUTY COMMANDCHAPLAIN

When I was growing up, myfather, the late Dr. HernandoCometa, a World War II veteran,would tell me his war exploits inthe Philippines.

He would also take me andmy elder brother to movietheaters to watch his favoritemovies like The Longest Day,Sands of Iwo Jima, Tobruk,Where Eagles Dare and otherwar movies that depict thebrutality of war and gallantryof our American fighting menand women who defended thefreedom we all cherish most.

While my elementaryclassmates idolized superheroeslike Superman, Spiderman,Batman and Robin, mysuperheroes were men andwomen who made up theMarines, Army, Navy and AirForce.

I have always dreamed ofbecoming a Marine.

In my tender age, my fatherinstilled in me that Americais the only nation in the worldprepared to give dignity to manthat God intended.

My father instilled in me, trueAmerican patriotism.

He would proudly tell me,John, I fought the invadingenemy forces during the secondWorld War under the Americanflag.

John Schaar, in his case forPatriotism wrote, Patriotism isunwelcome in many quarters ofthe land today and unknown inmany others. There is virtuallyno thoughtful discussion of thesubject, for the word, in mostpeoples mind into a brackishpond of sentiment there thoughtcannot reach. Many Americansdo not think patriotic thoughts.The republic for them is a vagueand distant thing absent fromtheir hearts, lost to their eyes.

We need to instill true

patriotism in our children.When we teach our childrenabout the American flag, ourcountry, and our national anthemwe teach them respect, pride,honor, commitment, strengthand so many other qualitycharacters. I believe they carrythis character into every threadof their lives once learned.

This is one important legacywe can leave to our futuregeneration - love for God andlove for our county. (Pro Deo etPatria)

In the Scriptures, inDeuteronomy 6:5-6 says, Love

the Lord your God with all yourheart and with all your soul andwith all your strength. Thesecommandments that I give youtoday are to be on your hearts.Impress them on your children.Talk about them when you sit athome and when you walk alongthe road, when you lie down andwhen you get up.

Last week, November 11, 2010,we celebrated Veterans Day.

President Obama encouragedall Americans to recognizethe valor and sacrifice of ourveterans through appropriatepublic ceremonies and privateprayers.

President Obama wrote, OnVeterans Day, we come togetherto pay tribute to the men andwomen who have worn theuniform of the United States

Armed Forces. Americans across

this land commemorate thepatriots who have risked theirlives to preserve the liberty ofour Nation, the families whosupport them and the heroesno longer with us. It is not ourweapons or our technology thatmake us the most advancedmilitary in the world; it isthe unparalleled spirit, skill,and devotion of our troops. Aswe honor our veterans withceremonies on this day, let ouractions strengthen the bondbetween a Nation and herwarriors.

Patriotism, like charity, begins at home

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raLph B. Mora

STAFF PSYCHOLOGISTBRANCH HEALTH CLINIC

One of the primary goals of every leader is forhuman relations to have a positive meaning.

It is to a leaders benefit to treat people fairly,with respect and dignity. Such a stance helpscreate a conducive working environment wheresubordinates look forward to coming to work,learning to do their job, and working side-by sidewith their co-workers.

Effective human relations do not forsakeorganizational standards, common courtesy, anddiscipline.

Human relations expresses to supervisors theneed to show concern for people and acquireknowledge about the respect for the background,values, goals, needs and skills or subordinates.

Quality leadership is willing to listen, respond,and demonstrate trust and confidence in eachindividuals ability to do the job.

Such leaders also treat individuals and groupswith respect and dignity.

Leaders must foster a work environment thatis conducive to accomplishing the mission.

Treating all others with respect and dignity isabsolutely essential to ensuring that everyone

is developing and working toward their fullpotential.All are valued members of the team; each

expects to be treated as an adult, not as someoneof lesser status. They have rights. These rightsmust be made known to them and thereafterrespected. They have ambitions. These must bestirred. They have a belief in fair play. This mustbe honored. They have a need for comradeshipthat must be supplied. Their imagination mustbe stimulated.

Their sense of personal dignity must besustained.

Pride must be satisfied and made the bedrockof character which is possible once they havebeen assured that they are playing a useful andrespected role.

To provide a subordinate these things is theacme of inspired leadership. Loyalty emanatesbecause loyalty is given to them.

We must enhance within ourselves and oursubordinates the urge to practice daily thefundamentals of our military values: honor,commitment, courage, integrity, selfless service,duty, loyalty and personal courage.

This is not an overnight mission but one thatinvolves a change in our cultural mindset. Theopportunity to reach new heights is here now.

Leadership - Part 1: Respect & a caring attitude

JASDF cadets experience Marine aviation, get hands on with simulator

Girl Scouts take night out for commemoration, smores, fun

Marines test out sea legs, train to be combat water survival instructors

Groups rotated between the ATC tower, theVMFA(AW)-224 static display and the TacticalOperations Flight Training building.

With a total of about 25, group 1 was thesmallest group in rotation. Their first stop wasthe new ATC tower located on the northside ofbase.

The tower was very interesting, said Maj.Taku Iyama, 12th FTW Instructor. It had avery beautiful view.After seeing the air station from its highest

view, group 1 proceeded to the VMFA(AW)-224hangar to see the setup of the F/A-18D Hornetsat the static display.

They will probably feel more comfortable

about looking at us as more reliable allies nowafter seeing some of the ways we operate,said Woods.

The cadets and service members walkedthrough the hangar while being briefed onthe different parts of the aircraft and werefinally given an opportunity to see the cockpitof an F/A-18 Hornet while Capt. Natalie Fries,

VMFA(AW)-224 pilot, explained the functionsof the different tools in the cockpit.

The last stop on the tour for group 1 wasthe Tactical Operations Flight Trainer wherecadets and service members were given anopportunity to take a short F/A-18 test flightusing two of the indoor flight simulators.

We enjoyed the whole tour very much, but weespecially enjoyed the flight delta simulator,

said Iyama.Sounds of laughter and gasps of fear

scattered through the facility as cadets andJASDF service members barely swerved pastbuildings and mountains while taking theirsimulated flights.

I think everyone always enjoys the simulatorthe most, said Snyder. Its like a big multi-million dollar video game. You get to get inthere and fly an F/A-18. After the groups finished rotation, they

were complete with the American side of thetour. All groups assembled in front of the

VMFA(AW)-224 hangar and were directed tothe JMSDF here to conclude their Iwakunitour.

The course has pretty mucha 60- to 70-percent attritionrate, said Miller. The course isextremely challenging.

The training teaches the studentMarines the various ways torescue a conscious or unconsciousvictim from the water. Marinesalso learn how to teach whattheyve learned to someone else.

In (the regular swim-qualification course) Marineslearn how to conduct rescues,but the difference between thatis an instructor has to be ableto (teach) every technique, saidChief Warrant Officer 4 Bradley

J. Goode, an MCITWS instructor.We have to review that, we have

to go through the school and wehave to (teach those) individualsso their technique is perfect, sowhen theyre instructing, theyreinstructing the right (way). As Marines move forward

through their training, theyare required to pass a variety ofwritten and physical conditionexams.

We dont have time to buildthem up because we only have15 days, said Goode. We getthem in shape quick, show themthe techniques and they eitherpass or fail. They either do thetechniques right or they fail the

course. Theres no in betweenabout it.

The student Marines arephysically and mentally pushedto their limits as they learn thevarious swimming and lifesavingtechniques.

When I first came to pre-qual,I was like, OK, this is kind ofeasy, said Pfc. Michael Hicks,a MCITWS-course participant.Once you get the course started,its no joke. Its the real deal. Its

just that much more intense.Although tough and intense, the

reason is not lost on Marines likeHicks.

As Marines, we are anamphibious assault, said Hicks.

We need to be not only good onland but on water. We need to

be able to help the other armedforces. Thats what the MarineCorps is for. Were the big dog.

Miller is slated to leave heresoon, which will leave the stationwithout a qualified seniorMCITWS-course instructor.

The Marines who graduatewill graduate as Marine CorpsCombat Instructors of WaterSurvival and only be able to testother Marines during a regularswim qualification and during aninstructor-qualification course.

Plans are still being discussed toqualify another Marine as a seniorMCITWS-course instructor.

The main thing we wanted to do was justlet the girls know who Juliette Gordon Low(was) and why we are here tonight, said Sar-ah Summers, cadet troop leader.

Information about the founders life and ear-ly history of the Girl Scouts was shared withthe young troops to emphasize her effort toestablish the Girl Scout organization and itsmoral value.According to the Girl Scout cadets, grades

6-12, Low was a woman who believed in giv-

ing back to the community and helping others.Girl Scouts try to build girls of courage,confidence and character in girls of all ages,said Summers. That is our goal. We try to getinvolved in the community. We try to let thegirls take it upon themselves to figure out howthey want to do that.

Throughout the year, the girls have spentmuch time volunteering at the base thriftstore, the library, and even donated books tosend to children in Africa.

We mostly volunteer, said Areal Goode,Girl Scout cadet. We like to get together andhelp people.

In addition to volunteering, the girls alsocarry on traditions of the Girl Scouts by par-ticipating in various outdoor activities includ-ing a camp out at Seven Falls and a climb tothe top of Mount Fuji, a challenge the girlsmet with determination.

Every single girl who attempted the climbmade it to the top and back down, said Sum-mers. We were very proud of them.According to Goode, the Girl Scouts organi-

zation allows young girls to build camaraderielike no other.

We are all in the same grade, have the sameclasses and are good friends, said Goode.

Were like one big family. We get together andjust laugh.

According to girlscouts.org, girls discover thefun, friendship, and power of girls together.Through a myriad of enriching experiences,such as extraordinary field trips, sports, skill-building clinics, community service projects,

cultural exchanges, and environmental stew-ardships, girls grow courageous and strong.

Local members of the Girl Scouts continueto carry out the Girl Scout mission, which isto build courage, confidence, and characterwithin its members who, in turn, potentiallymake the world a better place.

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IwakuniGirl Scout troops roast marshmallowsaround a bonfire Saturdayevening to celebrate the birthdayof Juliette GordonLow, the founderofthe USAGirl Scouts.To celebrate the outgoing nature andtraditions ofthe USAGirl Scoutslocal troopssang songs,tolds toriesand roasted

hotdogsand marshmallowsaroundthe bonfire before camping out intents during the night.

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MARINE AND FAMILY SERVICES

Amongst them all, a few did standMen and women joined hand and hand.They fight for America at all costPut their lives in danger and some lost.When hearing the Anthem, it makes them cry

A song devoted to them, their lullaby.Some are off in far-away landsWriting letters and praying to be home again.They hold their own, depend on noneKnowing this is how it must be done.So then you question the reasons whyThis service member is ready to die.On our behalf they took an oath,To defend against all, foreign and homeThese are the Veterans that proudly serveGive them the respect that they deserve.

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Cpl.Shaquan Jackson,Marine Aircraft Group12ground safetymanager,preparesto fire an Indoor SimulatedMarksmanship Trainer AT4rocket launcher during the weaponsfamiliarizationclass at the Indoor SmallArmsRange here Nov.2. Marinespracticedf iring drillswith the M-249SAW, M-240Gand the AT-4.

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Two groups of Marine AircraftGroup 12 noncommissionedofficers attended a weaponsfamiliarization class at the IndoorSmall Arms Range here Nov.2 to refresh themselves on the

fundamentals of being a Marinerifleman.

I think the class is veryimportant because every Marineis a rifleman, said Master Sgt.Rodney Buentello, Headquartersand Headquarters Squadrontraining chief and class instructor.Its important for everyone tokeep abreast with all weaponsbecause, in todays war, anybodycan go to war at anytime, and themore knowledge you get, the betterwar fighter you become in the longrun.

The class began with an instructor intro-duction followed by a period of instruction onthe importance of the different weapons sys-tems, the importance of teamwork in combatand the importance of being a rifleman.

Its nice to get training like this becauseas an admin specialist, I dont get very muchtime out in the field or very much time tohandle these kind of weapons, said Sgt. EricBenitez, MAG-12 administrative Specialist.After the informal periods of instruction,

the Marines were brought into the Indoor

Simulated Marksmanship Trainer wherethey practiced weapon identification, firingdrills and combat tactics; the same type oftraining grunts do on a regular basis, andthe same training that will be important forMarines deploying to Afghanistan in the nearfuture.

With this war going on, the gruntssometimes need breaks, so the non-infantryguys have to go into rotation and become theinfantry Marines, said Buentello.After Marines receive orders to combat,

they must undergo countless hours of pre-deployment training before getting sent out

to theatre.Pre-deployment training covers a vast

amount of knowledge Marines need to knowbefore deploying; however, several Marinessaid the weapons familiarization class playsa helpful role in pre-deployment training.

Its better to be familiarized with theweapon systems before you go through (pre-deployment training). That way when you

get to (pre-deployment training), you canincrease your knowledge instead of startingfrom scratch, said Cpl. Elijah M. Selvidge,MAG-12 chemical biological radiological andnuclear non-commissioned officer-in-charge.After getting familiar with the weapons and

practicing combat tactics with crew-servedweapons, the Marines practiced aimingand firing discipline while going throughprogrammed real-life scenarios on screen.

The (Indoor Simulated MarksmanshipTrainer) gives you an image to see instead ofhaving a stationary target to shoot at, saidSelvidge. Its more of a real-world situation.

Even though many of the NCOs werefamiliar with the material taught, they saidoperating the weapons systems was a bluruntil they took the refresher class.

Once they know it, they store it, and whenits brought up again, theyll remember it likeriding a bike, said Buentello. Me being a(grunt), teaching these classes helps me stayabreast with my knowledge as well.

Buentello said he is willing to begin convoytraining, patrol alertness training and othercombat-related training based on commandrequest.

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The Marine Corps celebrated its 235th birthday on Nov 10.Venues of various sorts across the world were decorated to host theraditional Marine Corps Birthday Ball for Marines to celebrate theccasion.Following suit, Marines here were chosen and directed to preparehe IronWorks Gym sports courts here for the Marine Corpsirthday balls hosted Nov. 8, 9 and 10.Forty-one Marines from different units around the station wereesponsible for turning the gyms sports courts into a venue fit toelebrate a night filled with traditions and camaraderie.(The Iwakuni birthday ball) is very unique compared to anyther balls that youre going to go to, said Larry Mask, Marine

Corps Community Services special events entertainment manager.(MCCS and a handful of Marines) go through and set up the wholehow and do everything. In the states, a lot of units set up their ownnd go through different hotels, but no one really does it the way weo.The Marines started work on the gym on Oct. 18 and worked hard

or nearly three weeks.In an effort to accomplish their goal, the working-party Marineslso sacrificed some of their weekends.Mask said the ultimate goal for the working party was to providehe best possible birthday ball for the station Marines to celebraten.The working-party Marines labored hard in laying down blueheets to protect the gym floor, putting down red carpet throughouthe gym hallways and setting up hundreds of tables for the ball.It took the Marines nearly three days to zip-tie hundreds of feet ofammie-netting together and hang it from the gym walls.Cpl. Jacob Mays, a Provost Marshals Office military police officernd a birthday ball working party supervisor, said the hardest partn setting up the gym was the beginning stages of getting to knowhe other Marines and keeping their morale up throughout the

working party.The Marines spent days and hours obsessing on the smallestetails of the ball.They used strings and measuring tapes to cover and align theables, chairs and silverware. Nothing less than perfection wasxpected from the Marines as they worked to align the tables.The hardest thing (to set up) was definitely the tables, said

Mays. Everything from the place mats, to the cups, to themementoes everything is all aligned. Everything is lined up

erfectly in every single way. Its pretty tedious.After the work was done and the Marines looked at what theyccomplished, many did so with some pride.When I look in that room, I look back at day one and I think this

was a gym with gym equipment, and how we transformed it intoretty much a hall, it makes me feel good, said Mays. Makingt perfect for our guys to have a good Marine Corps birthday

nothing compares to (theeeling).Combat Logistics Company6 and Marine Wing Supportquadron 171 had their balln Nov. 8. Headquarters and

Headquarters Squadron hadheirs on Nov. 9. Marine Aircraft

Group 12 and Marine AviationLogistics Squadron 12 Marinesad their ball on Nov. 10.The Marines had to redecoratehe gym after the first two balls.Tables and chairs wereealigned while floors andilverware were re-cleaned.Pvt. James Zimmerman, a

Marine Aircraft Group 12 smallrms technician and working-arty Marine, said he still feltride that the Marines were onlyble to have their celebrationecause of the work he wasnvolved in, even though itnvolved a lot of work only to beedone the next day.I only hope they think it

ooks pretty nice and realizewe did a lot of hard work, said

immerman.After the last ball, the working-arty Marines are slated topend a week breaking down theecorations to turn the ballroomack into a gyms sports courts.

Marineswork together to hang hundredsof feet ofcamouflage-netting to the IronWorksGymsports court wall

here for the Marine CorpsBirthday Ball,Oct. 20.Forty-one Marinesfrom aroundthe stationwere responsible

for turning the gymssports courtsinto a venue fit to celebrate the 235thbirthdayof the Marine Corps.


Lance Cpl.KhielRollins, aMarine AviationLogisticsSquadron 12maintenance management specialist,triesto aligndecorative flagsto eachother during aworking

partyhe participatedinto helpturnthe IronWorksGym sportscourts into ahall for the Marine CorpsBirthday Ball,Nov. 3.


MAG-12 NCOs enjoyMCT refresher at ISAR

Marine Aircraft Group12 Marinespractice firing aspart of acombat scenario during

aweapons familiarizationclass at the Indoor SmallArms Range here Nov.2. Marines

practicedtrigger discipline during combat scenariosduring the class.

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Since 1921, when Gen. John A. Lejeune issued MarineCorps Order No. 47 summarizing the history, missionand tradition of the Corps, Marines all over the worldhave celebrated the birth of the Marine Corps either onor around Nov. 10.

Ten November represents the start of our Corps, abeginning of a belief in oneself, in each other and ina commitment to a fledgling nation that had to defeatthe greatest political, economic and military power ofits age to begin an experiment in government and inthe fundamental rights of man, said Brig. Gen. Mark

A. Brilakis, deputy commanding general of III MarineExpeditionary Force and guest speaker for one of theMarine Corps Birthday Balls.

Our commitment to that great experiment asMarines and in the Unites States has not wavered inthose 235 years, he added.

Marine commands began celebrating the birthday

in their own special ways from staged formal dancesto mock battles until the Marine Corps held its firstformal birthday ball in 1925.

In celebration of the 235th Marine Corps Birthday,station members here celebrated the birthday over thecourse of three days and three separate balls.

Service members and civilians from across the stationobserved the birthday in a lavishly transformedIronWorks Gym here Monday through Wednesday. As each night began, Marines and their dates

socialized and made casual conversation while findingtheir seats. The lights grew dim, and video from thecommandant of the Marine Corps played.

In his first birthday message since becoming theCommandant of the Marine Corps Oct. 22, Gen. JamesF. Amos paid tribute to the Marines of the Korean Warand recognized their contributions to our enduringlegacy. Amos also focused on the recent accomplishments

of todays Marines in marking the end of combatoperations in Iraq and the future accomplishments to

come. After the ceremony concluded and the colors were

retired, Marines stood at attention for the playing ofthe Marine Hymn and Anchors Aweigh, while a largeEagle, Globe and Anchor disco ball descended from theceiling as the cue to start the party.A gourmet dinner was served and attendees made

theyre way to the dance floor.It is crucial to celebrate our illustrious history and

to keep our traditions alive, said Sgt. Maj. GonzaloA. Vasquez, guest speaker for one of the Marine CorpsBirthday Balls. I personally value the Marine CorpsBirthday celebration. I see it as a time to dress up,enjoy the company of our brothers and sisters andto eat, dance and party. It is also a time to reflect onthose who have gone before us and also on our personalcontributions to the Corps.

Throughout the world on Nov. 10, Marines celebratethe birth of their Corps arguably the most loyal, mostfeared, most revered and most professional fightingforce the world has ever known.

Marine Corps turns 235, celebrates 235

years of honor, courage, commitment

The cake detailwalks out the cake during the Marine CorpsBirthday Ballheld at the IronWorksGym here Monday.A piece ofcake wasgiven to the guest ofhonor,the youngest Marine andthe oldest Marine at the ceremony.Station memberscelebratedthe

birthdayover the course ofthree daysand three separate balls.

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The oldest Marine,

Master Sgt. Leonard

B . C ro om s, p as se s a

slice of cake to the

youngest Marine,LanceCpl. Drevonn Fluellen,

during the Marine

C or ps B ir th da y B al lheld at the IronWorks

G ym he re Monday.

The cake passing

symbolizes the passingo f the to rch from the

oldest generation of

Marines to the newest

generation of Marines,

fo r they w ill be the

stewardsof the Marine

Corpsin yearsto come.

AMarine dressedin WorldWar Igarbstands at parade restduring the pageant at the Marine CorpsBirthday Ball held

at the IronWorks Gym here Monday. During the pageant,

Marinesappearedin uniformsfrom everydifferent era of

the Marine Corps.

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Brig.Gen. Mark A. Brilakis,deputy commanding generalof IIIMarine EpeditionaryForce andhonored guest,takes the first

bite ofcake during the Marine CorpsBirthday Ballat IronWorksGym here Tuesday.During the Marine CorpsBirthday Ball,the

guest ofhonor traditionallyreceivesthe first piece ofcake.

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The sworddetail standsat present armsas the official partyenters during the Marine CorpsBirthday Ballat IronWorksGym

here Tuesday. Following the guest speakers arrival, attendeeswatched the birthday message from Commandant ofthe

Marine CorpsGen. JamesF. Amos.

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CORPs NeWs Highlighting Marines andSailors around the globeLending Locker ProgramThe lending lockerprogram is availableto provide small homeappliances and utensilsfor incoming and outgoingcommand-sponsoredmembers for up to 60days inbound and 30days outbound. A copy ofPCS orders are requiredto check-out itemsand the program is byappointment only. Thelending locker is locatedin Building 411, Room101. Appointments can bemade 8 a.m. 3:30 p.m.For more information, call253-6161.

Provost Marshals OfficeThe PMO CommunityRelations Office has newhours of operation forfingerprinting, flight-lineaccess, passport reentrystamps, and the lost andfound. New office hoursare from 7:30 t o 11:30a.m. daily.

NMCRS Quick AssistLoansThe Iwakuni NavyMarine Corps ReliefSociety is providing Quick

Assist Loans to preventactive duty servicemembers from fallingprey to predatory lenders.These loans are designedto assist with short-termliving expenses up to$300, interest free andmust be repaid within10 months. For moreinformation, call 253-5311or stop by the MarineMemorial Chapel, Room148.

Volunteers wantedMarine Corps CommunityServices is looking forservice members toparticipate in a focusgroup to determine thetastes and preferencesrelated to entertainmentand dining. For moreinformation, call 253-5715.

Fertility SeminarDr. Atsushi Tanakais scheduled to host afertility seminar in theBranch Health Cliniclobby 5 p.m. Thursday.The seminar will coverinfertility treatmentoptions and otherchild conceiving topics.The seminar is for allinterested personnel. Formore information, call Lt.

j.g. Torres at 253-3014.

Kuragake Castle FestivalThere is an opportunityfor six men to participatein the Kuragake CastleFestival Nov. 21 in aremote area of IwakuniCity. The men willbe dressed up as realsamurai warriors fromthe past. Costumes andtransportation will beprovided for the event.For more information,call 253-5551 or [email protected].

.Thanksgiving Day Buffet

All single andunaccompanied servicemembers are encouragedto come and enjoy a greatmeal 12 6 p.m. Nov.25 at the Club GrandBallroom. Spend this dayenjoying the company ofothers and partaking inholiday activities. Formore information, call253-3585.

Day After ThanksgivingPartyNeed something to doafter turkey day? Havefun at the Marine LoungeThanksgiving party.There will be free snacks,refreshments, games, andgift cards! Open to allsingle and unaccompaniedservice members. Formore information, call253-5368.

Damah Film FestivalThe Damah Film Festivalis scheduled to run 7 10p.m. Nov. 26, 10 a.m. 10p.m. Nov. 27 and 10 a.m.

7:30 p.m. Nov. 28 inseveral theaters locatedin Iwakuni, Hiroshima

and Fukuyama. One-daypasses are available atthe four participatingtheaters and theDamah Film Festival inHiroshima. Tickets forNov. 26 are 1,000 yen inadvance and 1,200 yen atthe door. Tickets for Nov.27 and 28 are 1,500 yen inadvance and 1,700 yen atthe door. For information,visit http://www.dama.jp/en/programs.html.

Brief SubmissionsTo submit a communitybrief, send an e-mailto [email protected]. Include a contactname, a phone numberand the information youwould like published.You may submit yourbrief or classified adin person at the Public

Affairs Office, Building1, Room 216. Thedeadline for submissionsis 3 p.m. every Friday.Submissions will runthe following Friday on aspace-available basis. TheIwakuni Approach staffreserves the right to editsubmissions for space andstyle.

COmmUNITy bRIeFs

General Admission: Ages 12+ are $2.50/ Ages 6-11 are $1/ Children ages 5

and under admitted free. For more information, visit www.mccsiwakuni.com or

call 253-5291.

The movie schedule is subject to change. Please check www.mccsiwakuni.com/sakura

often for updates, or call the Sakura Theater at 253-5291 for the latest schedule.

253-5291

Sakura Theater

General Admission: Ages 12+ are $2.50/ Ages 6-11 are $1/ Children ages 5

and under admitted free. For more information, visit www.mccsiwakuni.com or

call 253-5291.

Friday, November 12, 20107 p.. heeafe (PG-13)Premier10 p.. te resen Evl (r)Premier

Saturday, November 13, 20101 p.. Alpa an Oega (PG)4 p.. re (PG-13)7 p.. maee (r)

Sunday, November 14, 20101 p.. Alpa an Oega (PG)4 p.. heeafe (PG-13)7 p.. te resen Evl (r)

Monday, November 15, 20107 p.. Gong e dsane (r)Last Showing

Tuesday, November 16, 20107 p.. re (PG-13)

Wednesday, November 17, 20107 p.. maee (r)

Thursday, November 18, 20107 p.. te Las Exos (PG-13)

The movie schedule is subject to change. Please check www.mccsiwakuni.com/sakura

often for updates, or call the Sakura Theater at 253-5291 for the latest schedule.

Roman CatholicSaturday 4:30-5:15 p.m. Confession

5:30 p.m. MassSunday 8:30 a.m. Mass

9:45 a.m. Religious EducationTues. Fri. 11:30 a.m. Weekday MassWednesday 6 p.m. Inquiry Class for adults

ProtestantSaturday 9:30 a.m. Seventh-Day Adventist

Sabbath School11 a.m. Seventh-Day AdventistDivine Worship

Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, AdultBible Fellowship10:30 a.m. Protestant Service11 a.m. Childrens Church

Wednesday 6 p.m. Awana (Bldg. 1104)6:15 p.m. Adult Bible Study(Capodanno Hall Chapel)

Church of ChristSunday 9:30 a.m. Bible Study (small

chapel)10:30 a.m. Worship Service

Latter Day SaintsWeekdays 6:30 a.m. Youth 12-17 Activiti es

Teen ProgramsHigh School Meetings (Club grades 9-12)Junior High Meetings (Club JV grades 7-8)HS&JR Bible StudiesRetreatsService ProjectsMissions TripSpecial Events Volunteer Training & MentoringParent Support GroupCall 080-4177-2060 or e-mail [email protected]

For information regarding divine services,religious education or any other commandreligious program or chapel a ctivity, call theMarine Memorial Chapel at 253-3371.

Chapel Services

Your local Marine Corps Exchange is looking fora volunteer to be Santa for this coming holidayseason. Stop by the MCCS Human Resourcesoffice on the second floor of the Crossroads Mallto fill out a volunteer form. For more information,call 253-3030.

Looking for

Santa

Lance cpL. Bruno J. Bego

2ND MARINE LOGISTICS GROUP

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. Successfullyompleting convoy operations through terraineavily saturated by improvised explosiveevices, like Afghanistan, can be challengingnd dangerous.Eighteen Marines with Combat Logisticsattalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27,nd Marine Logistics Group, embarked on aay-long convoy IED awareness drill that tookhem12 miles into the deepest training areasn Fort Bragg, Oct. 20.The main idea was to show the Marines step-y-step how a basic tactical convoy movement

works, said Sgt. Timothy D. Dankemeyer,he CLB-22 motor transportation chief.Basically, how to disperse the vehicles duringtops, post convoy security, scan and sightossible IED threats and in case the convoyets hit, practice how to perform a [medicalvacuation].During the convoy, Marines were challenged

with obstacles such as road side bombs andmine fields.

The hardest part for the Marines, I believe,was the patience they had to have whilewaiting from 45 minutes to an hour forhe quick reaction force to do their job and

make sure the road was clear to continue,Dankemeyer said.

Marines not only learned the basics tolearing IEDs, but they also learned how toroperly MEDEVAC casualties.I think my Marines did a great job duringhe exercise, Dankemeyer said. Especially

for the amount of experience theyhave, some are new to the unit andsome havent even deployed yet, sothe overall performance was what Iexpected.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Marinesplayed an important role during theexercise by providing realistic trainingmaterial.

In todays combat environment, IEDsare the number one threat. Thats whywe take IED awareness training veryseriously, pointed out Chief WarrantOfficer 3 Luke A. Moore, the EODofficer-in-charge with CLB-22. Mybiggest issue, regardless of the Marinesoccupation, is complacency.

The training exercise puts Marinesin real life scenarios where they willhave to perform the appropriate actionaccording to the situation.

Marines dont like to be wrong,Moore expressed with serious concern.If they see something suspicious theyprefer to make sure there is an actualIED on the road.

They feel like they will waste theirand our time and nothing can be morewrong than that mindset, said Moore.That only means they are payingattention and trying to save lives bydoing the right thing.

Proper preparation is key toaccomplishing any mission, but withan invisible enemy that can hit whenleast expected, training can mean thedifference between success and failure.

Convoy Op, IED prevention maintain Marines combat readiness

AMPLEJEUNE,N.C.Staff Sgt.Pete K.McKinney(left), andStaff Sgt.Roger L.Walker (right),two explosive ordnance disposaltechnicianswithCombat LogisticsBattalion 22,Combat LogisticsRegiment 27,2ndMarine

gisticsGroup, burya simulatedimprovisedexplosive device aspart ofa convoytraining exercise,Oct.20, at Fort Bragg,N.C. The exercise testedthe Marinescapabilitiesto recognize apossible IEDthreat.

LANcE cPL. BruNO J. BEGO

CAMPLEJEUNE,N.C.Lance Cpl.Jeffrey J. Chene (left),Lance Cpl. Peter P.

Clapsaddle (center) and Cpl. Ryan E. Buchanan, three combat engineerswith

Engineer Company,Combat LogisticsBattalion 22, Combat LogisticsRegiment

27,2nd Marine LogisticsGroup search for buried minesas part of a convoy

training exercise, Oct. 20,at Fort Bragg,N.C. The exercise testedthe Marinescapabilitiesto findand identifythe different type ofmines.

LANcE cPL. BruNO J. BEGO

For the month oF november,admission isFreeForallactivedutypersonnelandveterans.


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pfc. VanessaJiMenez

IWAKUNI APPROACHSTAFF

The Marine CorpsMartial Arts Instruc-tors course took the finalstep in their training andgraduated on base hereNov. 5.

Danilo A. McCabe is theMartial Arts Instructor-Trainer for the course andis one of two people onbase certified to teach it.

Since there are only twoinstructors qualified toteach the course seats arelimited.

There can only be 12students to every instruc-tor, said McCabe. Thatswhy I encourage mystudents to continue theirtraining, so that they maypass the same informationto their Marines.

The class follows a strictschedule that must be pre-approved by the Martial

Arts Center of Excellence.My method of train-

ing is as by the book aspossible, said McCabe. Ithink it will help my stu-dents be better trainers inthe future.

The course employs ap-proximately 125 traininghours and is three weekslong.

McCabe offers the courseapproximately twice everyfiscal year.

I would offer it more butbecause of the shortage ofMAITs it makes it dif-ficult to make the time,McCabe said. I encouragemy students to achievethe instructortrainer sta-tus so that the class maybe more readily available.

McCabe worked his wayup through the differentbelt grades quickly whenthe program started andbecame an instructor. In2006 he achieved the redtab status, making him acertified MAIT.

The Martial Arts Centerof Excellence, located atRaider Hall, Camp Bar-ret in Marine Corps BaseQuantico, Va., is the onlyplace that has the MAITcourse available.

In order to attend thecourse, students mustfirst pass through theMAI course, like the oneoffered by McCabe.

The course has focuseson many different aspectsof the Marine Corps Mar-tial Arts Program.

The MAI course is meantto be physically chal-lenging but McCabe alsolikes to focus on mentalstrength and discipline.

The training doesntjust focus on one aspect,it is mental, physical andchallenges your characterdiscipline, said WalnesMetayer, MAI student.You learn how to use corevalues in a different waythrough the training.All of the training is

important, but throughthe free sparing sessionsMccabe is able to see thelevels that each studentis at.

The free sparing, pugilsticks and bayonet tech-niques are great becausethey show who has thewill to fight and whodoesnt, said McCabe.

There are many ways toexpand training throughMCMAP and otherwise.

Ive taken classes likeJujitsu and wrestlingbut I still learn differ-ent maneuvers from mystudents, said McCabe.Someone is always goingto know something thatyou dont; its pretty awe-some.

Now that the studentshave gained the status ofinstructor they are certi-fied to train up to thegreen belt but can awardup to the gray belt level.

PFc. VANESSAJimENEz

Danilo A. McCabe,a Marine CorpsMartial ArtsInstructor-Trainer,performs aproper take-downusing the course corpsmanJesse L.Smith as adummy opponent during a Marine CorpsMartial ArtsInstructors Course

periodof instructionin the Marine Wing Support Squadron171warehouse here Oct.25.The majorityof the course training wasoriginallyscheduled at PennyLake Fieldsbut waschangeddue to the weather.

Martial arts instructors spar, pugil, box, push to next level

PFc. VANESSAJimENEz

JosephH. El-smeirat andBrandonM.Chew,Marine Corps MartialArtsInstructors

Course students,pull out their best techniqueswhile free sparring during aclass in

the Marine Wing Support Squadron171warehouse here Oct.25.

994 Toyota CorsaComplete with CD player. JCI good untilOctober 2012. Asking for $500. For morenformation, call 253-7716.

002 Nissan Libertyeats 7. Has sunroof, Japanese navigationystem, power sliding door, keyless entry. JCIood until December 2011. Asking for $4,200

OBO. For more information, call Jenn at 253-146 or 080-4179-3033 or email [email protected].

2000 Toyota Noah Field TourerSeats 7. New front brakes and rotors.

AWD power moonroof. JCI good until July2011. Asking for $3,950 OBO. For moreinformation, call Jenn at 253-2146 or 080-4179-3033 or email [email protected].

NMCRS Volunteer OpportunitiesBe that friendly person who lets them knowtheyve come to the right place. Client ser-vices assistants volunteers greet clients andguide them through the initial intake pro-cess. To apply, call 253-5311.

Travel CounselorCWTSatoTravel has a travel counselor posi-tion available at the government travel officehere. This position is responsible for booking

air, car and hotel reservations for militarytravelers in official duty status using theSABRE CRS. Desirable for the candidates tohave travel agency or airline experience, andSABRE CRS experience.Knowledge of government travel regula-tion is also preferred. Send all inquiries andresumes to [email protected]. Nophone inquiries.

Free TranslatorStay-at-home mom looking to help othersin spare time. For more information, [email protected].

Ad SubmissionsTo submit an ad request to the Iwakuni

Approach, e-mail [email protected]. Include a contact name, one phonenumber and the information you wish to be

published. Or, submit your ad in person atthe Public Affairs Office in Building 1, room216. Deadline for submissions is 3 p.m. everyFriday. They will be run the following Fridayon a space-available basis. We reserve theright to edit submissions for space and style.

CLAssIFIeDs

Mess Hall Menu

Jobs

MondayManhattan clam chowder, chickenand rice soup, sauerbraten, jerked-style chicken, fried rice, oven-brownedpotatoes, french-fried okra, calicocabbage, chicken gravy, dinner rolls,macaroni salad, confetti rice salad,standard salad bar, coconut raisincookies, double-layer almond cake,chocolate cream pie with whippedtopping.Specialty Bar: Pasta

TuesdayBeef noodle soup, Navy bean soup, swisssteak with gravy, szechwan chicken,OBrien potatoes, noodles Jefferson,french-fried cauliflower, broccoliparmesan, brown gravy, cheese biscuit,three-bean salad, cucumber and onionsalad, standard salad bar, butterscotchbrownies, apple pie and spice cake withbuttercream frosting.Specialty Bar: Taco

WednesdayCream of broccoli soup, knickerbockersoup, turkey curry, Chinese five spicechicken, pork fried rice, mashedpotatoes, vegetable stir fry, whole kernelcorn, egg rolls, chicken fravy, dinnerrolls, spring salad, deviled potato salad,standard salad bar, peanut buttercookies, sweet potato pie, with whippedtopping and coconut cake.Specialty Bar: Barbecue

ThursdayMinstrone soup, pepper pot soup,fried chicken, beef stoganoff, butteredpasta, candied sweet potatoes, savorysummer squash, Southern-style greenbeans, chicken gravy, cheese biscuits,potato salad, spinach salad, standardsalad bar, double layer devils foodcake, coconut pecan frosting, pumpkinpie with whipped topping and oatmealraisin cookies.Specialty Bar: Deli Bar

FridayBeef barley soup, tomato soup, lemon-baked fish, el rancho stew, steamed rice,potatoes au gratin, cauliflower combo,black-eyed peas, dinner rolls, browngravy, mixed fruit salad, Italian-stylepasta salad, standard salad bar, appleand cherry turnovers, bread pudding,crisp toffee bars with whipped toppingand chocolate pudding.Specialty Bar: Hot Dog

Vehicles

Miscellaneous

You could rock the club and enjoy all the night time partiesthat Club Iwakuni has to offer! If you are interested in be-coming a DJ, call MCCS Productions at 253-3727 for details.

Interested in becomoing a DJ?

gotnews?

Do you have an idea for a story or need coverage for anevent? We are here for you. Contact the Public Affairsoffice two weeks in advance of projected publication datefor review by e-mailing [email protected], call 253-5551 or stop by Building 1, Room 216.


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iwakuni approach staff

Marines, sailors and station residents con-cluded the 9th annual Turkey Bowl flag foot-ball tournament at the Penny Lake footballfield here Saturday.

The tournament featured six teams in adouble elimination tournament hosted by Ma-rine Corps Community Services intramuralsports, which began on Nov. 5 and concludedSaturday with the IYAOYAS dominating theVikings for the title.

After losing to Five-O last year in the cham-pionship 32-13, the IYAOYAS seemed to beplaying as if they needed to make a statement.

The statement being last year was a flukeand is not going to happen again.

The IYAOYAS almost effortlessly walkedover opponent after opponent until they re-ceived their trophies.

We did outstanding, said Robert Figueroa,player for the IYAOYAS. Our defense is pret-ty amazing. Any sport enthusiast knows defense wins

games and with the IYAOYAS that is exactlywhat won them the championship as well asbragging rights for the upcoming year.

Needless to say they were ready and hungryfor victory.

The most difficult team we played was the

Vikings, said Keon Beccles, running back andrusher for IYAOYAS who was named Most Valuable Player. The first game they didntscore at all, but the second they actually put13 points on the board.

The IYAOYAS started the championshipgame just where they left off during their firstencounter with the Vikings putting points onthe board early thanks to an interception pro-

vided by Timothy Dark-ness Ferguson, safety/wide receiver for theIYAOYAS.

Fergusons interceptionwas just the beginningfor the Vikings quarter-back George Adams.

The Vikings commit-ted four turnovers by in-terception in which theIYAOYAS capitalized onthree of them.

Christopher SwiftWilliams, corner for theIYAOYAS, made thesecond interception forthe IYAOYAS with twominutes left in the firsthalf to set up their thirdtouchdown to end thehalf with a 19-6 lead.

On the Vikings firstpossession coming off thebench from halftime BenArmy Joe Armijo, safe-ty and wide receiver for the IYAOYAS, pickedoff Adams with 11:05 left in the game, how-ever Adams redeemed himself with a pick ofhis own to retake possession with 7:09 on theclock.

With the interception and some time on theclock, it seemed the Vikings were going tomake a comeback, but a few dropped passesforced Adams with third and long to make arisky throw that didnt pay off.

Williams earned himself his second pick ofthe game and this time was able to take it tothe house for six and extend the IYAOYASlead 25-6 with less than five minutes left.

If a team is ahead by 18 points at the secondhalf two-minute warning, the game ends.

Just before the two-minute warning theVikings were able to get off one last play inwhich they were able to find the end zonewith 1:59 left avoiding the mercy rule of an

18-point deficit. After converting the extra point, they left

the IYAOYAS with the ball and just under twominutes trailing 25-13.

The IYAOYAS marched down the field andpoured salt on the Vikings open wound to endthe game with a 20-yard completion for an-other touchdown to Ferguson to take the Tur-key bowl.

cPL. SALVAdOr mOrENO

Garrit Fox, middle linebacker and offensive lineman for the IYAOYAS, tip toes down the line to gain a few extra yards after a reception during the championship game of the 9th annual Turkey Bowl flag football tournament

at the Penny Lake football field here Saturday. The IYAOYAS destroyed the Vikings 31-13 to remain undefeated during the tournament.

Undefeated: IYAOYAS bring home the turkey

Timothy Ferguson, wide receiver and safety for the IYAOYAS, shakes and bakes his way to the goal line

during the championship game of the 9th annual Turkey Bowl flag football tournament at the Penny

Lake football field here Saturday. The IYAOYAS destroyed the Vikings 31-13 to remain undefeated

during the tournament.

cPL. SALVAdOr mOrENO

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