VOLUME 50 NUMBER 2 MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, JAPAN JANUARY 21, 2005

INSIDE...Lucky RedLions stalkonto StationMarine HeavyH e l i c o p t e rSquadron 363arrives here forsix-month de-ployment.

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Two stand-up guysprovide comic re-

lief for IwakuniComedians MoAmer, WhiteChocolategatherlaughs fromStation

residentsduring monthly comedy showcase.

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Japanese, Ameri-cans take swingsat goodwillThird annual Japa-nese, AmericanGoodwill GolfTournament fostersnew friendships.

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CPL. DAVE BONI

Combat Correspondent

According to recent reports from the AssociatedPress, South African police have warned against scamartists pretending to be tsunami victims soliciting fundsthrough e-mails and letters worldwide.

The report stated that more than four million let-ters and e-mails have been circulated. The first fraudu-lent claim was sent out Dec. 26 - the day the disasterstruck. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has alsostated that a number of Web sites that purportedly

Tsunami scam targets those who wish to helpassist with the collection of supplies and relief effortsto aid survivors are really stealing money, spreadingcomputer viruses and stealing personal information.

There are at least 15 variations of the claims, in-cluding one stating that the writers are residents of adestroyed Indonesian village, and another claiming tobe helping victims of the disaster. With these scams inmind, Station officials warn residents here to remainvigilant when deciding to donate.

“ If an individual desires to make a charitable dona-tion to those affected by the tsunami, he should en-sure that he is giving to a legitimate charity,” said 1st

Lt. Adam J. Workman, Station Judge Advocate legalassistance officer. “The Web sites www.consumer.govand www.give.org are good places to start whensearching for a legitimate charitable organization. Werecommend that individuals follow a few simple guide-lines when solicited to donate money to charity.”

If approached to donate funds, an individual shouldask what percentage of the donation would supportthe cause described in the solicitation. Verify that thecharity has authorized the solicitation. Workman saida charity can be checked out by contacting the Better

Andro-based substances banned from shelves throughout PacificLANCE CPL. LYDIA DAVEY

Combat Correspondent

As of Saturday, all products containing androstenedione – commonly referredto as “andro” - are no longer legal for use by U.S. citizens. Any products contain-ing andro will be classified as controlled substances.

President George W. Bush recently signed a bill that rendered androstenedione

as one of 18 anabolic steroids banned in Section 102 of the Controlled SubstancesAct (21 USC 802).

According to Marine Administrative Message 011/05, “Over the counter salesof anabolic steroids on Marine Corps installations is prohibited.”

The MARADMIN also warns that abusers of anabolic steroids will face disci-plinary action and may be processed for separation.

see ANDRO Page 5

see SCAM Page 5

PFC. MARK FAYLOGA

Combat Correspondent

Pacific-region American ForcesNetwork satellite service was

disrupted Friday, resulting in theloss of AFN television and radioprogramming services to Stationresidents.

All AFN television and radioprograms are broadcast from theDefense Media Center in Califor-nia by means of internationalcommunications satellites.Iwakuni receives the signal for broad-cast through a satellite decoder.

A major international communicationssatellite, INTELSAT 804, lost its ability totransmit anything at 3:10 p.m. Friday. Thecause of the satellite failure has not yetbeen determined and an estimated timefor service to return has not yet been es-tablished. Technicians are actively work-ing to resolve the problem, according toan AFN website, www.myafn.net.

The current satellite feed AFN isusing is the Direct to Sailor feed, betterknown as DTS, and AFN will continueto use this satellite feed until the DMCrestores regular services.

Presently the AFN network here has

Satellite service down; Stationloses Television and Radio

restored three television channels andregained a signal for AM radio. Channel8 AFN Sports, 9/10 AFN Pacific and 11AFN News are currently available. FMradio channels are unavailable at thistime, said Sgt. Brian J. Griffin, AFNIwakuni radio noncommissioned officerin charge.

AFN services are doing everythingthey can to fix the problem. In the casethat regular services have not been re-stored by Super Bowl time, the SuperBowl will still be aired on AFN Sports,said Griffin.

In order to provide the Iwakuni com-munity with more program choices,Marine Corps Community Services is

showing back-to-back movies on MCTVchannel 19 beginning on the half hour,until further notice, said Griffin.

“Unfortinately, off-Station subscrib-ers with Direct to Home service will beunable to recieve full service until thesatillite is fixed,” he added.

The problem with AFN services canonly be repaired by the Defense MediaCenter in California, but if Station resi-dents have other questions or concernsthey may contact Sgt. Griffin at 253-5661or by e-mail at griffinbj@iwakuni.usmc.mil. This problem is AFN specific, andStation residents are asked not to call S-6 Communications/Electrical Mainte-nance.

NEWS BRIEFSENLISTED SPOUSES CLUB TO

HOST TEA, COFFEE PARTY

The Enlisted Spouses Club is hosting acoffee and tea party at Building 658Community Room Jan. 29, 2-5 p.m. Callto reserve free daycare. For moreinformation, call 253-2534 or 253-2614.

MAKING PARENTING FUN

Marine & Family Services is offeringa parenting class Monday, 11:45 a.m. to12:45 p.m. Call 253-6553 for furtherdetails.

SINGLE MARINE PROGRAM

HOSTS FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

The Single Marine Program is hostingthe Madden Football Tournament Jan. 29,6 p.m. Prizes will be offered for first,second and third place winners. For moreinformation, contact the Single MarineProgram at 253-3585.

INTERCULTURAL COUPLES GROUPThis group is open to all intercultural

couples and is intended to be a fun,positive atmosphere in which to explorecultural differences and/or challenges inrelationships and learn how to turn thesechallenges into possibilities for creativechange and communication. The groupmeets every other Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. Call253-4526 if interested.

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Commanding Officer/Publisher

Col. Michael A. Dyer

Public Affairs OfficerCapt. Stewart T. Upton

Public Affairs ChiefMaster Sgt. Lesli J. Coakley

Press ChiefLance Cpl. Lydia Davey

Operations ChiefCpl. Dave Boni

Combat CorrespondentsLance Cpl. Cristin K. Bartter

Pfc. Lukas J. BlomPfc. Mark Fayloga

Information/EditorialSpecialist

Yukiko Mitsui

“This weekly newspaper is anauthorized publication for membersof the military services stationedoverseas and their families. Its con-tents do not necessarily reflect theofficial views of the U.S. Govern-ment, the Department of Defenseor the U.S. Marine Corps, and doesnot imply endorsement thereof.”

Editorial content is edited, pre-pared and provided by the PublicAffairs Office of Marine Corps AirStation Iwakuni, Japan.

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CHATTERBOX Question: "What will you be doing for the Super Bowl?"

“I will get together withsome friends, enjoy someadult beverages and justhave fun.”

“I’ll probably go to theMarine Lounge and watchit on the big screen.”

“I live in a house full ofmen so I’m sure we will bewatching it. I’ll get someearplugs and warn theneighbors that it will getloud at my house.”Ensign Charles F. Bell

Louisville, Ky.

Petty Officer 3rd ClassTien D. NguyenFort Worth, Texas

“I will probably just havesome guys from my shopover to enjoy some food andthe game. My team is notin it so I’ll just be watch-ing.”

Staff Sgt. Andrew G.EldridgeDecatur, Tenn.

Katie E. MillerCanton, Ohio

Ask the Inspector

Q: What happened to the seawall and when will it reopen?A: The effects of typhoon Songda weakened several areasof the seawall. The resulting holes in the asphalt werecaused by the earth below seeping through cracks in theside wall creating a cavern. The site investigations lead toa safety concern. The station does not have the equipmentto thoroughly investigate the integrity of the wall as

MAJ. MATTHEW D. RAZVILLAS

Station Inspector

needed. Based on these findings, it was recommended toclose down the sea wall. With concern for station person-nel safety, the commanding officer made the decision toclose it down.

The seawall is not the property of Marine Corps AirStation, Iwakuni. It is the property of the Government ofJapan. The government has set aside funds to survey andrepair the seawall within their fiscal year 2005, which beginsthis April. We are presently repairing the hole created bythe cavern, which is scheduled for completion by mid-February. We were requested by the government to dothis.

Prior to the typhoon, the Government of Japan hadplanned to survey the wall. The money had to be budgetedand that fell into FY2005. We have addressed our concernsto the government with getting the survey and repairs donenow, but their timelines and budget did not allow it.

We are currently assessing the seawall for any visiblechanges. This will be conducted and completed in con-junction with the ongoing repairs. At that time, theFacilities department will make the recommendation to theStation commanding officer as to whether the seawall canbe open to foot traffic only and what sections can beopened.

If you have a question or concern, you can contact theStation Inspector at 253-3100 or by email at RazvillasMD@iwakuni.usmc.mil or NaseerD@iwakuni.usmc.mil.

PFC. LUKAS J. BLOM

Combat Correspondent

The time to file income taxes is upon us, and theOffice of the Station Judge Advocate is preparing theannual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program forStation residents.

The VITA program is designed to facilitate elec-tronic tax filing for all Marines, Sailors, Department ofDefense civilians and Status of Forces Agreement sta-tus employees. Volunteers will prepare mail-in returnsas well.

“This program continues to be a major qualityof life benefit enjoyed by our military community,”noted a Marine Administrative message by Gen.Michael W. Hagee, Commandant of the MarineCorps. “Through this program last year, more than64,000 federal returns were prepared and electroni-cally filed, saving Marines and their families over$9.9 million in tax preparation and filing fees, an

Tax program brings rewardsaverage saving of nearly $120 per Marine.”

Station residents are asked to bring proof of a validsocial security number or an individual taxpayer iden-tification number for boththe tax filer and all depen-dents claimed on thisyear’s tax return as wellas their W-2 (wage andtax statement), accord-ing to the SJA office.Other documents may beneeded on a case-to-case basis.

Furthermore, if resi-dents prefer direct de-posit to a paper check,the tax center will alsoneed the resident’s checking or savings account num-bers.

“Refunds should be in your savings or checking

account within two weeks if you choose direct de-posit, in about three weeks if you choose a papercheck,” said 1st Lt. Randy W. Stone, Headquarters

and Headquarters Squad-ron tax and legal assistanceofficer. Visits to the Station taxcenter last 30-45 minutes onaverage. The tax center isscheduled to open Jan. 31,2005 and will be located onthe first deck of building 608(the Provost Marshal Of-fice/Joint Law Center). The center will be staffedMonday through Fridayfrom 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and

on Saturdays in February from 8 a.m. to noon.For more information about the VITA program con-

tact Lt. Stone at 253-4398 or the SJA at 253-5591.

Lucky Red Lions stalk onto StationPFC. LUKAS J. BLOM

Combat Correspondent

The Lucky Red Lions of Marine Heavy Helicop-ter Squadron 363 landed aboard the Station Dec.12, from Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, to support the 3rdMarine Expeditionary Force heavy lift needs andprovide tactical helicopter assault support.

“We plan on increasing our Core Skill Profi-ciency (CSP) by flying flights (thatare summarized by) our Trainingand Readiness Manualwhile stationed here,”said Lt . Seth F.Gibson, HMH-363,ground trainingofficer. “Themanual identifieswhat skills are necessaryto perform our mission,so we’ll practice thoseflights that we will actu-ally be doing in combat.”

On the blades of theCH-53D “Sea Stal-lion” helicopters,the Lions bring tothe Station a 53-year history of dis-tinguished service fromVietnam to Somalia to cur-rent humanitarian assis-tance operations. Most re-cently, HMH-363 participated in Ex-ercise Rim of the Pacific, and Hawaii CombinedArms Exercise and received their third consecutiveChief of Naval Operations aviation safety award.

The mission of HMH-363 is to provide assaultsupport transport of combat troops, supplies andequipment during expeditionary, joint or combinedoperations. The squadron will employ six Sea Stal-lions aboard the Station, said Gibson. Each Heli-copter has a capacity to carry 24 combat loaded

Marines, and requires two pilots and two crewchiefs to operate.

Alongside the Marines in the air, many Marinesfrom Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 are onhand for maintenance and support.

“The Marines from MALS-24 integrated directlyinto MALS-12; they’re certainly doing a great jobsupporting the Red Lions,” said Gibson.

The current Unit Deployment Program 18-month rotation has the Red Lions

spending approximately sixmonths at the Station,

then returning toKaneohe Bay for12 months. “We are happyto be back in

Iwakuni,” said 1stLt Seth Gibson, pilot.“The squadron has al-ways enjoyed its timeover here.” After the arrival ofthe advanced party

on Nov. 9 2004, areal world con-tingency arose

in the 3rd MarineE x p e d i t i o n a r y

Force area of re-sponsibility. Multiple

typhoons struck the Re-public of the Philippines

causing severe damage and lossof life. Joint Task Force 535 was immedi-

ately assembled and sent to aide the country.Two CH-53Ds and personnel were assigned to

JTF-535. These assets operated in the Quezon prov-ince, and flew in direct support to move 202,500 lbsof food, water and clothing in 10 days.

“The Red Lions stand ready to execute real worldoperations and continue to set the standard for as-sault support in the Pacific,” said Gibson.

CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

Cmdr. Donald P. Fix

When I think about the events inthe history of the world that I wouldhave liked to witness, many come tomind. One that would go well on thetop of my list would be that greatevent on 28 Aug. 1963. I would haveloved to be one of the 250,000 peoplewho attended the March on Washing-ton, D.C. What an experience of alifetime to have heard Dr. King’sfamous, “I Have a Dream” speech.

Last week at the Chapel manygathered for a commemorative servicein honor of Rev. Dr. Martin LutherKing, Jr., and it is always good toremind ourselves that freedom and

Dr. King’s dream lives onVolunteer Income Tax Assistance Program saves Marines millions

“Through this program last year,more than 64,000 federal returnswere prepared and electronically

filed, saving Marines and their fami-lies over $9.9 million in tax prepara-

tion and filing fees, an average savingof nearly $120 per Marine.”

Gen. Michael W. HageeCommandant of the Marine Corps

equality didn’t just happen andcannot be taken for granted, nor arewe anywhere near to where we need tobe in meeting those goals in thiscountry or throughout the world.

In the conclusion of his openingremarks, Station Commanding OfficerCol. Michael Dyer challenged each ofthe ceremony’s participants to have adream and live out that dream. If eachof us takes that charge seriously andbegins in his or her own way toparticipate in and believe in a dreamfor a better world, how different thisworld would be.

I’m reminded of one of MotherTeresa’s sayings - that one drop ofwater changes the whole ocean andone person can change the whole

world. That is certainly true of the lifeof Dr. King, and his dream lives on inthe lives of so many people - for it didnot die when his life so tragicallyended, but it continues to speak to thehearts of those who believe the sametruths.

His dream has indeed changed theworld, but it is still in the process andnot yet complete.

Although I wasn’t one of thosewho 41 years ago stood and heard thewords from Dr. King, I am thankfulthose words have been preserved forfuture generations to reflect upon. Nomatter if I was in that audience or not Ineed to make his dream my own andact upon it each day of my life.

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STORY AND PHOTOS BY

PFC. MARK FAYLOGA

Combat Correspondent

Service members laughed it up in the ClubIwakuni Ballroom during a comedy showcasehere, Jan. 12.

The show featured two Lone WolfEntertainment comedians: Mo Amer(Mohammed M. Amer) and White Chocolate(Ronald Moore). The two had performed inIwakuni previously and this was their thirdtime aboard the Station, but their first timeworking together.

“I like performing in Iwakuni because it’sa Marine base,” said Amer. “My brother wasa Marine from 1996 to 2000, so I know whatthe Marine Corps is all about.”

The crowd enjoyed the show as Amerscored laughs at the expense of the AmericanForces Network, his childhood and differ-ences between American and Asian cultures.

“Amer was really funny last time I sawhim here, and I thought he was great thistime,” said Leilani Nutting, Station resident.

Moore took the stage after Amer, and thebulk of his comedy related to his childhood,relationships and what he calls “a blackman’s view of the world through a whiteguy.” However, Moore scored his biggestlaughs when talking about the Station’s“sacred cow” - the liberty card program.

“I came down to Club Iwakuni to getsome food - I didn’t even know they hadcomedians coming but I’m glad I stayed; they wereboth hilarious,” said Lance Cpl. Scotty W. Riddle,

Two stand-up guys providecomic relief for Iwakuni

White Chocolate hams it up during the Com-edy Showcase here.

ANDRO from Page 1

During early December, the Station’s General Nutrition Center vitamin andsupplement store pulled all andro-based products from its shelves, said RieJohnson, GNC supervisor.

“The andro-based supplements we carried [in December] included AnimalStack, Andro Stack, 1AD T/Bomb and 19 Norandrostack,” said Johnson. “Assoon as we received word of the change in policy, we sent the supplements backto the warehouse.”

The Station’s Marine Corps Exchange joined Army and Air Force Exchangeservices throughout the Pacific region in removing the supplements, accordingto a Dec. 22 report by the Pacific edition of the Stars and Stripes.

According to the report, using any andro-based substance – even if pur-chased before Jan. 20 – is illegal.

SCAM from Page 1

Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance: 4200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 800, Arlington,VA 22203; 703-276-0100; www.give.org.

“Do not give out personal or financial information - including Social Security,credit card and bank account numbers - to anyone who solicits a contributionfrom you. Scam artists can use this information to commit fraud against you,” hesaid. “Ask for a receipt showing the amount of the contribution and stating thatit is tax- deductible and do not give cash. For security and tax record purposes, itis best to pay by check - made payable to the beneficiary, not the solicitor.”

Donators should also ask for identification if approached in person. Manystates require paid fund-raisers to identify themselves as such and to name thecharity for which they are soliciting.

For any questions contact SJA at 253-5591.

STORY COMPILED BY TORII TELLER STAFF

Locks, bars and chains can’t helpprotect an individual’s identity, but theDepartment of Defense is taking steps toprotect service members, their familiesand civilian employees from beingvictimized.

Several cases of identity theft arereported to the Station Judge Advocate’soffice here each quarter, said 1st Lt. AdamWorkman, Station legal assistance officer.

Identity theft is a crime that involvesan unknown person using an individual’sname, address, social security number,bank number, credit card number or otheridentifying information illegally.

“Often a service member has no ideawho stole his ID or how the theft oc-curred,” said Workman. “In some caseswe see Marines who have fallen victim toan unscrupulous employee at a creditcard company, but more often than that asibling or parent has taken out a creditcard in the service member’s name.”

According to Workman, relativesoften intend to pay back the money theyhave taken, but fail to do so.

Identity theft, branded a federal crimeby the Identity Theft and AssumptionDeterrence Act of 1998, caused more than $50 billionin loss by businesses and consumers in 2003,according to the Federal Trade Commission.

Five years ago, the number of complaints tothe FTC was almost 20,000. By 2001, the rate hadmore than tripled, reaching nearly 90,000. Sincethen, the numbers of complaints of identity thefthave increased even more, nearly topping 215,000in 2004. The DoD is seeking new and better waysto protect service members, their families andemployees from identity theft in response to thecrime’s rising notoriety.

Government seeks to prevent identity theft

Consumers who think their identity has beenstolen should follow several immediate steps,according to the FTC:l Contact the fraud department of any one ofthe three major credit bureaus, Equifax,Experian or Trans Union, and place a fraud alerton your credit file.l Close the accounts that you know or believehave been tampered with or opened fraudulently.l File a police report. Get a copy of the reportto submit to creditors and others that mayrequire proof of the crime.l File your complaint with the FTC. The FTCmaintains a database of identity theft cases usedby law enforcement agencies for investigation.

For more information from the FTC onidentity theft, visit www.consumer.gov/idtheft/index.html. For legal advisories for Marines,visit www.usmc.mil.

Marine Corps Legal Assistance Offices joined agroup of federal, state and local agencies andnational advocacy organizations to launch the 6thAnnual National Consumer Protection Weekhighlighting consumer protection and educationefforts around the country in January 2004.

“It’s vitally important for Marines to makethemselves better financial planners and more awareof their rights as consumers,” said Capt. Brian Keller,deputy head, Marine Corps Legal Assistance.“Every time you consider purchasing life insurance,try to understand a credit report or plan for your

retirement or your child’s education,you are entering territory thatrequires keen awareness of yourconsumer rights. Every financialdecision has some impact on yourquality of life.”

In February 2004, the DefenseFinance and Accounting Serviceannounced they would begindropping the first five digits of aperson’s social security numbers fromall pay statements and checks -namely the Leave and EarningStatements issued to all servicemembers, military retirees and DoDcivilians. Marines, Sailors and otherservice members often use their socialsecurity numbers as their primarymeans of identification; this can makethem an easy target for identitythieves.

The change was made for all hardcopy LESs. It does not apply toelectronic copies of statements foundon myPay, the online system foraccess and control of customers payinformation at http://mypay.dfas.mil.

In November of last year, theDepartment of Veterans Affairsupdated the Veterans Identity Card tocloser reflect the Armed Forces

Stolen identity?

photo illustration provided courtesy of U.S. Postal Service

Identity Card and safeguard confidential informationin the battle against identity theft.

A veteran’s social security number, date of birth,control number and service-connected disability isrecorded on an encrypted magnetic strip on the backof the card.

“The new VIC ensures the security of veterans’personal information as well as ensuring that onlyeligible veterans receive the benefits and servicesthey’ve earned,” said Kristin Cunningham, businessoffice official, VA health-care system.

While no one can know exactly when an identitytheft occurs, there are precautionary measures aservice member can take, according to Workman:

1. Match credit card receipts against monthlybills.

2. Keep track of receipt times for financialstatements. Contact sender if not on time.

3. Notify credit card companies and financialagencies in advance of address/phone numberchanges.

4. Always beware of solicitations, especially ofthose offering prizes or promotions.

5. Get your photo on your credit card.6. When disclosing information online, make

sure the padlock icon is on “locked” on the bottomof the browser.

7. The following website explains the “activeduty” alert which may be beneficial to servicemembers. http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2004/10/facataidtheft.htm

While any of these indications could be a resultof a simple error, the FTC advises consumers to notassume there’s been a mistake and do nothing. Theiradvice is to always follow up with the business orinstitution to find out. The FTC listed identity theftas the number one fraud reported by consumers in2003.

Like any crime, there is no guaranteed safeguardagainst identity theft. However, consumers whomake themselves aware of their rights and guardagainst identity theft will be able to navigate calmerseas in the financial ocean.

Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron postalclerk.

Amer first gained an interest in comedy duringfifth grade as he watched Bill Cosby. When he gotolder he won a comedy contest and was invited toperform at a comedy club. Since then, Amer hasappeared regularly on Comedy Central and hastoured the United States, Europe and Asia, he said.

White Chocolate, a white comedian adopted andraised by a black family, first acquired an interest incomedy while watching Steve Martin in “The Jerk”(a movie where Martin is raised by a black family).Then one day, Moore competed in an open miccontest and won $500. After that, Moore decided tostick with comedy, he said.

Since his decision to stay with comedy, Moorehas appeared on Black Entertainment Television’s

“Comic View” seven times, has toured the UnitedStates with “Def Comedy Jam,” written for“Chapelle’s Show” and is currently head writer for“Steve Harvey’s Big Time Challenge” (a comedicvariety show on the Warner Brothers TelevisionNetwork), and the radio broadcast of the “SteveHarvey Morning Show.”

“I enjoy performing on Marine bases because Iknow the history of the Marine Corps,” said Moore.“I appreciate the entire military, but especially theMarines because they’re the most hard-core; they’rethe best we’ve got.”

The Club Iwakuni Ballroom will host anothercomedy showcase entitled “He Said, She Said” onJan. 25, at 9 p.m. The event is sponsored by MarineCorps Community Services and is free to all person-nel ages 18 and older.

Mo Amer scores some laughs during a comedy showcase Jan. 12 in the Club Iwakuni Ballroom.This is Amer’s third time performing in Iwakuni.

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Station Marines visit Peace ParkSTORY AND PHOTOS BY

PFC. LUKAS J. BLOM

Combat Correspondent

A Marine stands with his head bowed in front of theskeleton of a building consumed by an atomic bomb almost 60years ago. To his right stands an old Japanese woman, herhead also bowed, and tears trickling down her face. The beautyof this scene is not immediately apparent, but it is there.

The two figures standing in front of the ruble each belongto different cultures that were enemies almost 60 years ago.Now they remember the devastation of war and reflect on it sideby side as allies.

The Single Marine Program hosted a sight-seeing andshopping excursion to the Hiroshima Peace Park and shoppingdistricts for Station Marines and Sailors, Jan. 16.

The 17 Marines and Sailors began their cultural journey at10 a.m. outside of the Hornets Nest, boarding a bus destined forHiroshima’s Peace Park. Once they arrived, they were encour-aged to visit the park’s monuments and museum, as well as tourthe many shops and restaurants nearby.

The Hiroshima day-trippers started out the day’s adventureby touring the Peace Park. The Atomic Bomb Dome andnumerous other monuments commemorating the destruction ofthe Japanese city left a true impact on Marines and Sailors.

“Seeing the damage that the A-Bomb caused helped me torealize the true effects,” said Cpl. James A. Scott, Marine HeavyHelicopter Squadron 363 ground support equipment representa-tive. “I wasn’t reading about it or looking at photos in a bookanymore. Seeing it first hand gave me a whole different

perspective; it was just so devastating.”After viewing the monuments and museum exhibits, the

Marines and Sailors hit the town for some food and shopping.“They’ve got everything here, great food and tons of places

to go shopping,” said Scott. “We had a lot of fun out here.”Although Hiroshima is a bustling metropolitan area, there is

an ever-present sense of traditional culture through out the city.“While we were sitting down to eat at a little restaurant, we

saw a Japanese woman dressed in a Kimono and other pieces oftraditional Japanese clothing,” said Sgt. Antonio Gonzalez,Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 microminiature techni-cian. “We went over and talked to her. She was so nice; sheeven let us get our picture taken with her.”

Modern day Hiroshima is considered a city of peace and acenter for education and the arts, according to a Peace Memo-rial Museum representative.

Walking through the streets of Hiroshima it is not uncom-mon to see musicians performing on sidewalks or citizenshanding out leaflets endorsing world peace.

The Single Marine Program continues to offer unaccompa-nied Marines and Sailors a chance to get off base and socializewith each other.

“I’ve been to a lot of Marine bases,” said Gonzalez. “This isthe only place that I’ve been to that does trips like this.Marines are just missing out if they don’t take advantage ofthese opportunities. They should take advantage while theycan.”

For more information on Single Marine Program trips, callthe Hornet’s Nest at 253-3585.

ABOVE: The view from inside the arches of the Ceno-taph greets visitors to the Hiroshima Peace Park. TheAtomic Bomb Dome and the Flame of Peace are two ofthe more well known monuments in the park. BELOW:"People At Peace" - one of the monuments at the en-trance of Hiroshima’s Peace Park conveys the meaningof the park in three simple words. The many monu-ments of the Peace Park left a lasting impression on theMarines and Sailors who visited there.

Two Japanese men stand on a bridge spanning theMotoyasu River, and perform songs advocating peace.Hiroshima is considered a center for education and arts,as well as a city of peace.

The Atomic Bomb Dome, located in the Peace Park, has stood for nearly 60 years as a reminder of the devastat-ing effects of nuclear war. The Single Marine Program toured the park Jan. 16.

ABOVE: A statue of a child, one of the Peace Park’s manymonuments, stands in remembrance of the thousands of chil-dren who lost their lives in a single moment nearly 60 yearsago. RIGHT: A woman gazes at the Cenotaph for the AtomicBomb Victims. From the Cenotaph, the Atomic Bomb domeand Flame of Peace can be viewed. Dirt from the groundwhere the bomb exploded sits in wooden pedestals to eitherside of the structure.

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Mitsubishi, Delica, 1993,4WD van, includes roofracks, ski racks, chains,excellent condition, JCIuntil April 2006, $2,000 obo.Call Gary Gilmour at 253-

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priority basis. Deadline for briefs is noon Thursday. ToriiTeller reserves the right to edit to fit space. Stop byBuilding 1, Room 216 to fill out a form.

4256 dwh or 253-2579 awh.

Toyota Surf , 1992, turbodiesel, $2,200. Call Lt.Pedden at 253-4319 dwhor 253-2634 awh.

Subaru Domingo, 1996,excellent condition, runsperfectly, midsize van, JCIuntil March 2005, $2,200.Call Mark at 080-5235-7229.

dren, both love the out-doors, want to keep to-gether. Call Samantha orleave a message at 253-2081.

Misc., double stroller, $50;swing, $15; walker, $10;Boppy, exerciser, $20; boyclothes, 3-6 mo; babyitem, new in package; por-table bassinet, car seats.Call Nancy at 253-2455.

Misc., sofa bed & doublerecliner loveseat with stor-age, $200 obo; oak diningtable with 4 chairs, $100obo; child’s bunk bed unitwith desk bookshelf &drawers, $200 obo. CallMSgt. Biggs at 253-3918dwh or 253-2880 awh.

Misc., Yamaha piano withstand, must sell, $3,200.Call Dave Naseer at 253-3428 dwh or 21-7957 awh.

Misc., washer, Whirlpool,commercial/super capac-ity, 8 cycles, 2 speed com-bination, super load size;dryer, Whirlpool, commer-cial quality, extra large ca-paci ty, 3 cycles, bothavailable on Feb. 8, $475for both. Call Dizon at253-6529 dwh or 253-2263awh.

WIC (243-9426)A part time position as anurse/nutritionist is open

AUTOMOBILES

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at the WIC Overseas Pro-gram in Iwakuni. Positionrequires a BS in Nursing,Nutrition, Dietetics orHome Economics, and ex-perience in prenatal, ma-ternal or infant nutrition.E-mail your resume, coverletter and copy of yourdr iver’s l icense towilliamsd@nhyoko.med.navy.mil or fax it at 243-2614 attn: Denise Williams.

CHRO (253-6828)MCCS:–Supervisory Education

Services Specialist ,world wide

–Substance Abuse Coun-selor, world wide

Facilities:–Interdisciplinary Engi-

neer, world wide–Architect, world wideLogistics:–Supervisory Contract

Specialist, world wideClinic:–Occupat ional Heal th

Nurse, world wide–Speech Pa thologis t ,

world wide–Secretary (OA), Iwakuni

wideCommissary:–Secretary (OA), Iwakuni

wide

MCCS (253-3030)(The following jobs areopen at MCCS Personnel)MCCS Job Listing:–Material Handler, Ware-

house, civilian only–Duty Manager, Bachelor

Housing–Retail Area Supervisor,

Sound Shop–Procurement Assistant,

Merchandising–Senior Sales Associate,

Main Complex–Material Handler Super-

OTHER ITEMS

visor, Warehouse, civil-ian only

–Assis tant Club Man-ager, Club Iwakuni, civil-ian only

–Food Court OperationsAssistant, Food Court

–Recreation Assistant,Youth Sports

–Sports Specialist, Ath-letics

–Supervisory ComputerTechnician, I.T.

Continuously Open JobsAnnouncements (FT,PT, FLX)

MCCS Executive Admin-istration Office

Loss And Prevention:–Security Guard (Loss

And Prevention Agent)Business Operations Di-

visionRetail Branch:–Laborer–Sales Clerk–Store WorkerFood & Hospitality:–ID Checker–Waiter/Waitress–Food Service WorkerServices Branch:–Car Rental/Service Sta-

tion Attendant–Car/Washer/Laborer–Recreation AttendantMarine And Family Ser-

vice DivisionLibrary Branch:–Library Aid–Library TechnicianChild Development Cen-

ter/School Age CareBranch:

–Program Assistant–Operations AssistantYouth/Teen Center

Branch:–Recreation Attendant–Operations AssistantGo to www.mccsiwakuni.com for a complete joblisting.

OUT THE GATENote: Japanese who do not

speak English may answer thephone numbers provided.

Spring Plants DisplayThere will be a display of spring

plants at the Hiroshima BotanicalGarden now until Feb. 3, 9 a.m. to 4p.m. An admission fee is required.The garden is closed on Fridays. Formore details, call 082-922-3600.

Otake Sunday MarketA market is scheduled Sunday

FRIDAY

11 a.m./5 p.m. The Day AfterTomorrow (PG)

2 p.m./8 p.m. Shanghai Knights(PG-13)

11 p.m./5 a.m. The Order (R)

MOVIE SCHEDULE 2 a.m. Cold Mountain(PG-13)

WEDNESDAY11 a.m./5 p.m. Kangaroo Jack (PG)2 p.m./8 p.m. Chronicles Of

Riddick (PG-13)11 p.m./5 a.m. Blue Steel (R)

2 a.m. Tomcats (R)

THURSDAY

11 a.m./5 p.m. Envy (PG)2 p.m./8 p.m. Behind Enemy Lines

(PG-13)11 p.m./5 a.m. Eternal Sunshine Of

The Spotless Minds(R)

2 a.m. The Wash (R)

SAKURA

FRIDAY

7 p.m. Blade Trinity (R)10 p.m. Alexander (R)

SATURDAY

1 p.m. Fat Albert (PG)4 p.m. Christmas With The Kranks

(PG)7 p.m. Blade Trinity (R)

10 p.m. Seed Of Chucky (R)

SUNDAY4 p.m. After The Sunset (PG-13)7 p.m. Alexander (R)

MONDAY

7 p.m. Bridget Jones: The Edge OfReason (R)

TUESDAY

7 p.m. Lemony Snickets: A Series Of

Unfortunate Events (PG)

WEDNESDAY

7 p.m. Meet The Fockers (PG-13)

THURSDAY

7 p.m. Alexander (R)

2 a.m. Kill Bill: Volume II (R)

SATURDAY

11 a.m./5 p.m. Looney Tunes: Back InAction (PG)

2 p.m./8 p.m. Three Musketeers (PG)11 p.m./5 a.m. The Mexican (R)

2 a.m. Wild Things (R)

SUNDAY11 a.m./5 p.m. Miracle (PG)2 p.m./8 p.m. 13 Going On 30 (PG)

11 p.m./5 a.m. Walking Tall (PG)2 a.m. Memento (R)

MONDAY

11 a.m./5 p.m. Mean Girls (PG)2 p.m./8 p.m. Sum Of All Fears

(PG-13)11 p.m./5 a.m. The Notebook (PG)

2 a.m. Down And Out InBeverly Hills (R)

TUESDAY

11 a.m./5 p.m. Doctor Dolittle 2 (PG) 2 p.m./8 p.m. The Others (PG-13)

11 p.m./5 a.m. Face/Off (R)

This schedule is submitted by the SakuraTheater and is subject to change. For showtimes call the Sakura Theater at 253-5291.

Pizza Hut breaks one millionTony E. Taylor, Pizza

Hut manager, prepares todeliver some cheesy goldto Station residents. ThePizza Hut here toppedthe $1 million mark onJan. 12. Taylor credits histeam of employees foracieving this goal. "Theydid it all; they're theteam," said Taylor. “Theywork when they're sup-posed to be off, and staylonger than they're sup-posed to and never com-plain while they do it.They're great." The Hutcelebrated its achieve-ment by serving pizzaand ice cream cake to theCrossroads Mall lunchcrowd.

JOB OPENINGS

and Jan. 30, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. atHarumi Daiichi Park, next to You MeTown, Otake. Booths will be set upto sell fresh vegetables, fish andmore. An Oyster Festival will alsobe held Jan. 30 at the same time.Call 53-7175 for details.

Women In Ukiyo-e Paintings AndPrints

A display of 135 Ukiyo-e paint-ings and Japanese woodblock prints,is to be held at Hiroshima’s MuseumOf Art in Hiroshima City nowthrough Feb. 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Anadmission fee is required. For fur-ther information, call 082-223-2530.

New Year’s Decorations Exhibi-tion

A display of historical new year’sdecorations takes place at the MoriMuseum now through Sunday, 9 a.m.to 5:30 p.m. An admission fee is re-quired. Call 0835-22-0001 for details.

Animal Origami DisplayThere will be a display of 42 ani-

mal origami crafts at the Asa ZooSunday through Feb. 13, 9 a.m. to4:30 p.m. Instruction of displayedcrafts will also be shown. The zoo isclosed on Thursdays. An admissionfee is required. Call 082-838-1111 formore information.

Pfc. Lukas J. Blom

PFC. MARK FAYLOGA

Combat Correspondent

The diversity of the crowd gatheredin the Station chapel Friday wassomething that was rarely mentioned.That alone seemed tribute enough to theman station residents had gathered tohonor. All races came together Friday fora commemorative service in honor ofRev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

“Dr. King’s remarks resonatedthrough the souls of those listening,”said Station Commanding Officer Col.Michael A. Dyer. “Dr. King was on aquest for true democracy, with freedomon top of the agenda, and for that wecelebrate him today.”

The event included opening remarksby Dyer, scripture readings, a slidepresentation titled “A Reflection on theLife of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King” anda music selection which included a songby Willis Barry, the National Anthemand the Black National Anthem sung bySgt. Shelvie R. Edmonds, Headquartersand Headquarters Squadron informationassurance noncommissioned officer incharge.

Master of ceremonies for the eventwas Gunnery Sgt. Collette Solomon,instillation pay administrative centerchief.

“I really enjoyed this year’s eventbecause everything went so smoothly,”said Gunnery Sgt. Ronald Mix, H&HScareer retention specialist. “It had avery warm atmosphere. I think thatGunnery Sgt. Solomon did awonderful job.”

The event, sponsored by theStation equal opportunity office,was coordinated in the hope ofteaching the audience about thelife and struggles that Kingendured to bring freedom andequality to all Americans, said StaffSgt. Sherrina A. Thomas, combatservice support detachment 36logistic’s chief. Thomas assisted inputting together the ceremony.

The event succeeded in

Station residents gather to honor a dream

1929- Michael Luther King Jr. is born Jan. 15. King later has his firstname changed to Martin.1944 - King graduates from Booker T. Washington High School and isadmitted to Morehouse College at the age of 15.1955 - King joins the bus boycott after Rosa Parks was arrested onDec. 1. On Dec. 5, he is elected president of the Montgomery Improve-ment Association, making him the official spokesman for the boycott.1956 - On Nov. 13, the Supreme Court rules that bus segregation isillegal, ensuring victory for the boycott.1958 - On a speaking tour, King is nearly killed when stabbed by anassailant in Harlem.1963 - The ‘March on Washington,’ held Aug. 28, is the largest civilrights demonstration in history. Nearly 250,000 people were in atten-dance. At the event, King makes his famed ‘I Have A Dream’ speech.1964 - On Jan. 3, King appears on the cover of Time magazine as its‘Man of the Year.’1964 - On Dec. 10, at the age of 35, King is the youngest man to havereceived the Nobel Peace Prize. King turns over the prize money of$54,123 to the furtherance of the civil rights movement.1968 - On the evening of April 4, while standing on the balcony of hismotel room in Memphis, Tenn., King is assassinated.1986 - On Nov. 2, a national holiday is proclaimed in King’s honor.

Information compiled from the following sources:http://www.nobelprize.org/peace/laureates/1964/king-bio.htmlhttp://www.lib.lsu.edu/hum/mlk/srs218.htmlhttp://www.lib.lsu.edu/hum/mlk/srs216.html

Instant Expert —Martin Luther King Jr.

Audience members enjoy a "Reflection on the Life of Rev. Dr. Mar-tin Luther King" slide presentation during the commemorative ser-vice Friday.

informing audience members aboutKing’s life, and helped them rememberwhat the holiday was for.

“I thought the event was outstand-ing,” said Mix. “I enjoyed all of thespeeches and I really liked the twosongs by Sgt. Edmonds, he’s got agreat voice.”

Although Thomas considered theevent a success, she said she hopes fora bigger turnout and more involvementwith the international community nextyear.

Today, thanks to the efforts of Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. and people likehim, Americans enjoy equality, saidDyer. In honor of his memory, servicemembers are asked to remember,celebrate and act on his dream - a dreamhe spoke of in his famous “I Have ADream” speech on Aug. 28, 1963. Thespeech was given in our nation’s capitalon the steps of the Lincoln Memorial tomore than 250,000 civil-rights support-ers.

“When we let freedom ring, whenwe let it ring from every village andevery hamlet, from every state andevery city, we will be able to speed upthat day when all of God’s children,black men and white men, Jews andGentiles, Protestants and Catholics, willbe able to join hands and sing in thewords of the old Negro spiritual, ‘Freeat last! Free at last! Thank God Al-mighty, we are free at last!’” said King.

Station Commanding Officer Col.Michael A. Dyer gives the opening re-marks Friday at the Station chapel dur-ing the commemorative service inhonor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

PAGE 10 COMMUNITY BRIEFSTORII TELLER, JANUARY 21, 2005 SPORTS PAGE 11TORII TELLER, JANUARY 21, 2005

YOUTH BASKETBALLThe season starts Saturday, 9:30 a.m. at the IronWorks Sports Courts.

Call 253-3239 for more details.

INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALLCoaches meet Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. in the IronWorks Gym Wellness Room.

For more information, call 253-5051.

UNIT PT KICKBOXING KICK-OFF (PRESIDENT’S CHALLENGE)Feb. 4, 5:30-7 a.m. Enter your unit in this kickboxing event and earn 20

points towards the Presidential Challenge. The military unit with the mostfitness points in the challenge wins $500 for their unit PT party fund. Allparticipating units receive 20 points towards the President’s Challenge.Call 253-5051 for further details.

LAST MAN STANDING PAINTBALL TOURNAMENTJan. 29, 8 a.m. at the MCCS Paintball Range. Register for $35 at the

IronWorks Gym front desk. For more information, call Outdoor Recreationat 253-3822.

THINK LIGHT WEIGHT MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPEvery Monday, 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 7 through April 4. Participants meet in

the IronWorks Wellness Room. They will receive an eating plan (menus),recipes, an online Companion Guide workbook, biweekly educational andmotivational e-mail support, and more. The workshop is led by CharlaTruesdale, MA, Certified Health Education Specialist. The cost is $100 perperson or $175 per couple from the same household. Registration must bemade prior to Jan. 31. Call 253-5051 for more information.

IWAKUNI SPORTS SCENE

Lunch MenusWeek Of Jan. 24-28Monday – Chicken Tenders, Crispy Potato Wedges, CinnamonToast, Applesauce, Fresh Fruit, MilkTuesday – Cheese Pizza, Carrot & Celery Sticks W/RanchDressing, Seasoned Green Beans, Fruit, MilkWednesday – Sloppy Joe on Bun, Tomato, Cucumber, Onion,Curly Fries, Seasoned Corn, Chilled Mixed Fruit, Milk Elemen-

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

MCCSNihongo de...

Club Iwakuni (253-3727)n Mardi Gras Party: Ballroom, Feb. 5, 7 p.m.to 2 a.m. Free and for adults only. Enjoy NewOrleans tunes and the blues from a live band.Cajun style food available for purchase includesCrawfish Fettuccini, Seafood Gumbo and more.

Youth & Teen Center (253-4803)n Mardi Gras Parties: Feb. 5. Youth ages 10-12, 6-8:45 p.m. Teens ages 13-18, 9-11 p.m.

School Age Center (253-4803)n Mardi Gras Party: Ages 6-12, Feb. 5, 6-10p.m.

Child Development Center (253-5584)n Childcare: $3 per hour is available Feb. 5,6:30-10 p.m. Registration is required by Jan. 28.

School Age Center (253-4769)n Monthly Birthday Party: Tuesday, 4-5 p.m.Celebrate your birthday this month with friends.Members born this month receive a coupon re-deemable at Iwakuni’s Route 2 McDonald’s.n Power Hour Party: Feb. 4, 4-5 p.m.

MCFTB (253-3754)n Souses of Deployed Service Members Get-Together: Today, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bowl-ing Center.n Key Volunteer Coordinator Luncheon:Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Using Credit WiselyWednesday, 3-4:30 p.m. Attend this workshopto learn the basics of establishing, using, andshopping for credit.

Survival Japanese ClassMonday through Jan. 28, 11:40 a.m. to 12:40p.m. Learn key phrases for shopping, orderingfood, and more. Call 253-6165 for details.

Four Sunday Course For Japanese LanguageOtake International Exchange Assoc. is host-ing a four Sunday fundamental course for vol-unteers-to-be Japanese language instructors forforeign students in Otake. Call the associationat 59-2180 or e-mail dantai@crocus.ocn.ne.jp forsign-up. Leaflets are available at PAO.

Australia Travel Club Yard SaleThis club will sponsor a yard sale Jan. 29, 7 a.m.to 5 p.m. at the triangle. Club members will pickup all donated items. The last day for dona-tions is Jan. 27. Contact numbers for donateditems are 253-2417 and 253-5029. The club con-sists of some of the seniors graduating with the2004-2005 class. The Travel Club is in no wayassociated with any school.

OTHER

STORY AND PHOTOS BY

PFC. MARK FAYLOGA

Combat Correspondent

Currently, Station residents are trying oneof today’s most popular trends in fitness:Cardio kickboxing. This form of trainingprovides all the benefits of cardiovascularexercise with the added bonus of gains instrength, agility, balance and coordination.

Cardio kickboxing is a combination of kicksand punches strewn together with dancing,push-ups, jumping jacks and other exercises.The instructor will show the students a movethen the students will follow and performcombos in a series of movements, said TracyMorgan, IronWorks Gym fitness coordinator.

“Cardio kickboxing is a big rage in theStates because it brings men and womentogether for exercise,” said Morgan. “Cardiokickboxing is a great class because it’s not atraditional aerobics class so men don’t shy awayfrom it; they get to punch and kick. For women, it’s agreat class because it’s a good way to build upperbody strength, which is an area of the body mostwomen have trouble improving.”

IronWorks Gym added the cardio kickboxingclass to give students a fun option for increasingstrength and cardiovascular endurance, saidMorgan.

“After a cardio kickboxing workout, you feel like

Katrina D. Alexander, IronWorks Gym aerobics instructor, gives her students an intense workoutduring an evening session of cardio kickboxing at the IronWorks Gym Jan. 5. Alexander said sheenjoys helping her students reach their personal fitness goals.

Katrina D. Alexander takes students through akick and punch series during an evening ses-sion of cardio kickboxing at IronWorks Gym.

Gym patrons kick it into shape

you’ve really worked hard, butduring the class you don’t feeltired because you’re having somuch fun,” said Katrina D.Alexander, IronWorks aerobicsinstructor. “The class is moreupbeat than most aerobicsclasses. I give a lot of motivationto my students so they want toworkout.”

Students choose cardiokickboxing over other classesoffered because it’s an effectiveway to get started for thosewho are just beginning to get inshape, and a good way forseasoned gym junkies to maintain their level offitness, said Morgan. “Cardio kickboxing is a self-paced class. Youcan join any class as a beginner and you’ll beable to keep up. If the class becomes too easy,there are multiple options to increase the diffi-culty,” said Morgan. The class is also believed to be effective inhelping Marines and Sailors score higher onphysical fitness tests. “I absolutely believe that my class canimprove a service member’s PFT score. If a

student can do cardio kickboxing for a solid hour hewill definitely improve his run time as well as otherareas,” said Alexander. “I’ve had students come upto me and tell me how much they’ve improved theirscores.”

IronWorks Gym offers a cardio kickboxing classevery Monday at 5:30 p.m. and every other Mondayat 5:30 a.m. The class is also offered on Wednesdayat 11:45 a.m. in the aerobics room. The class will goon as long as there are at least two students. Theclass is offered to all station residents free of charge.

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tary early release 10:45Thursday – Chicken Nuggets, Crispy Potato Wedges, GardenSalad W/Ranch Dressing, Applesauce, MilkFriday – Hot Dog on Bun, Carrot & Celery Sticks W/RanchDressing, Baked Beans, Cheddar Crackers, Chilled Peaches,Milk Elementary-No School

PAGE 12 SPORTSTORII TELLER, JANUARY 21, 2005

STORY AND PHOTOS BY

PFC. LUKAS J. BLOM

Combat Correspondent

The third annual Japanese and AmericanGoodwill Golf Tournament was held at the Torii PinesGolf Course here Jan. 9, promoting goodwill betweenIwakuni’s business community and the Station.

Competing golfers were split into 16 teams offour golfers apiece. Each team consisted of twoAmerican and two Japanese players that were paired

Japanese, Americans take swings at goodwilltogether in an arbitrarymanner. On each of thecourse’s 18 holes, theteams took the scoresfrom the two golfers whohad the lowest stroke-count for the hole.

“It’s a very randomway of picking partners,but it seems to beworking,” said Gary M.Groff, Torii Pines GolfCourse manager. “It’samazing to watch themplay through the languagebarrier.”

Taking home theaward for lowest com-bined score was Ronald J.Nash, Vasco Sutton,Horikawa Koji andHironaka Yoshimi, whoshot a combined round of21 strokes under par.

The competitionkicked off at 9 a.m. witheach team starting atrandomly selected holes.

Through the first nine,everything was going wellfor the teams and it lookedas if it was anybody’stournament, until oneteam pulled ahead of thepack on a single hole.

“On the 5th hole,[Vasco Sutton] thought hehit the ball out-of-bounds,” said Nash.“Turns out he ended up being about a foot awayfrom the fence. From there he chipped it about 80yards and landed it two feet from the hole. He endedup making the putt for a birdie. It was a verymemorable shot.”

Then the rain came.“When it started to rain, we were like, ‘uh-oh’,”

said Nash. “Things started to get a little slippery,but when it stopped we started playing betteragain.”

The play continued without pause until theteams finished their rounds and turned in theirscorecards.

The group then proceeded up to the ClubIwakuni Ballroom to discuss the day’s competitionand eat lunch.

Groff took the podium to announce the winners,silencing the buzz of golfers exchanging scores.

He first read off the winners of the Close To PinCompetition (the golfer who got closest to the holefrom his drive); Dave Allison on the 2nd hole,Takeuchi Mikio on the 6th hole, Wayne Gilmore onthe 11th hole and James Clark on the 13th hole.Hideki Grondin was named the winner of theLongest Drive Competition, leaving only onecategory left.

The golfers anxiously awaited the announcementof the winning team.

Applause erupted as the winning team wasannounced and presented with its prizes; eachmember received a new Nike golf bag.

All the participants, however they performed,received a commemorative hat for participating in theevent.

“The great thing about this tournament is thateveryone walks away a winner,” said Groff.“Whether it was a hat or a golf bag, everyonewalked away with something.”

Dave Allison sinks a 20-foot putt on the 9th green. Allison also wonthe Close To Pin Competition on the 2nd hole, placing the ball 3'9"from the pin.

Mitsukuni Odagawa hammers a drive from the tee box of the 10th hole during the 3rd annualJapanese and American Goodwill Golf Tournament, Jan. 9, at the Torii Pines Golf Coursehere.

A golf ball lies just outside of the fairway,waiting to be struck into it's "home," the hole,at Torii Pines Golf Course during the 3rd an-nual Japanese and American Golf Tourna-ment here, Jan. 9