VOLUME 49 NUMBER 43 MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, JAPAN NOVEMBER 12, 2004 INSIDE www.iwakuni.usmc.mil IWAKUNI W EATHER Today Showers High: 66 Saturday Partly Cloudy High: 65 Sunday Showers High: 65 Flu shot priorities Family members and retirees with high risk will receive the shots. Page 3 Marine Corps Birthday field meet Marine Aircraft Group 12 invited Sta- tion Marines to a day of friendly sports. Page 12 WASHINGTON — President Bush signed the $420.6 billion National Defense Authorization Act Oct. 28. The bill makes up 19.9 percent of the total fiscal 2005 federal budget and 3.6 percent of the gross domes- tic product. Last year, the percent- ages were 20.2 percent and 3.8 per- cent, respectively. The authorization act is the sec- ond of two bills that had to become law for the Defense Department to operate. The first is the Defense Appro- priations Act, which the president signed into law Aug. 5. The appro- priations act provides the money; the authorization act gives DoD the OK to spend it. The bill raises the end-strength level of the Army and Marine Corps by 20,000 and 3,000, respectively. Army end-strength will be set at 502,000; Marines, 178,000. In addition, the bill funds a 3.5 percent across-the-board pay raise for service members and eliminates out-of-pocket expenses for housing by increasing the basic allowance for Defense Act increases pay, provides benefits JIM GARAMONE American Forces Press Service see PEACE Page 5 Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron service members were summoned to Building 1 for a public Non Judicial Punishment Nov. 3. Eleven Marines stood in alphas awaiting the outcome of charges stemming from underage drinking, not having a liberty buddy and be- ing off base after restricted hours. This was one of many such hear- ings aboard the Station as more than 25 Marines were held accountable for their actions over what senior lead- ers are saying was, “a very troubling weekend.” The Marines, ranging from pri- vate first class to lance corporal, were charged with violating Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. During the hearing the Marines waived their right to a court martial and accepted NJP. After being given the chance to speak on their own behalf, all of the Marines somberly accepted the conse- quences of their actions and apologized for any embarrassment brought to the command, their staff noncommissioned Failure to communicate CPL. DAVE BONI Combat Correspondent officers and their fellow Marines. “I just hope this hearing sets an ex- ample to my fellow Marines on how not to behave while on liberty,” said one of the Marines receiving NJP. All of the H&HS Marines received 60 days restriction, reduction in grade and forfeiture one half months pay per month for two months, but suspended for one month. “This public hearing was not used to embarrass the Marines, but to show that the Squadron is not doing the things they are supposed to be doing,” said Maj. James Lukehart, H&HS executive officer and acting commanding officer, at the conclusion of the NJP. “We know there are ways around the rules and policies, but we are trusting you to conduct yourselves like Marines. The rules apply to everyone,” stated Lukehart. After the brief words from Lukehart, H&HS Sergeant Major, Sgt. Maj. Roland J. Daniel excused all of the Marines ex- cept for the non commissioned officers of H&HS. With the young leaders of H&HS huddled together, Daniel simply asked the question “When was the last time you checked on your Marines?” “The majority of the Marines receiv- ing NJP have not been here longer than three months. That tells me we are not It’s that time of year again and Combined Federal Campaign officials are calling on all Station residents to search their hearts, as well as reach into their wallets and checkbooks, to support the charity of their choos- ing. The CFC campaign began Oct. 3 and runs until Dec. 3 with each unit on base equipped with a representative ready to take donations. “The Combined Federal Campaign is an exceptional time during the year to make a significant difference in the lives of many people,” said Chief Warrant Officer Gary Parks, 2004 CFC Area Project Officer. “Last year, through the efforts of the CFC, $14 million was raised for hundreds of charities. Iwakuni as a whole raised nearly $126 thousand during that campaign.” According to recent numbers this year, as of early No- vember, U.S. service members and Department of Defense Combined Federal Campaign makes ‘World of Difference’ for organizations CPL. DAVE BONI Combat Correspondent civilians serving overseas have raised over $4.5 million. This year there are over 1,600 charities to choose from in the CFC Overseas contribu- tor brochure. Parks said a familiar ex- ample of an organization that is supported through the CFC is the Red Cross. Most military and civilian members recognize this organization and have seen the value of its services and resources. Donations can also be made to CFC without specifying a direct charity. “One of the primary goals of the CFC campaign is to con- tact 100 percent of the Iwakuni community in order to provide them the opportunity to contribute to a charity of their choice,” said Parks. For more information on the Combined Federal Campaign, contact your unit/organization coordinator or visit the CFC’s website at http://www.cfcoverseas.org/. see PUNISHMENT Page 5 Public punishment follows troubling weekend Photo illustration by Master Sgt. Lesli J. Coakley Restriction, reduction in grade and forfeitures of pay were given to 11 Marines for violating the new liberty card program at a public Non Judi- cial Punishment Nov. 3.
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VOLUME 49 NUMBER 43 MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, JAPAN NOVEMBER 12, 2004
INSIDE
www.iwakuni.usmc.mil
IWAKUNI WEATHERTodayShowersHigh: 66
SaturdayPartly CloudyHigh: 65
SundayShowersHigh: 65
Flu shot prioritiesFamily members and retirees with highrisk will receive the shots.
Page 3
Marine Corps Birthday field meetMarine Aircraft Group 12 invited Sta-tion Marines to a day of friendlysports. Page 12
WASHINGTON — President Bushsigned the $420.6 billion NationalDefense Authorization Act Oct. 28.
The bill makes up 19.9 percent ofthe total fiscal 2005 federal budgetand 3.6 percent of the gross domes-tic product. Last year, the percent-ages were 20.2 percent and 3.8 per-cent, respectively.
The authorization act is the sec-ond of two bills that had to becomelaw for the Defense Department tooperate.
The first is the Defense Appro-priations Act, which the presidentsigned into law Aug. 5. The appro-priations act provides the money; theauthorization act gives DoD the OKto spend it.
The bill raises the end-strengthlevel of the Army and Marine Corpsby 20,000 and 3,000, respectively.Army end-strength will be set at502,000; Marines, 178,000.
In addition, the bill funds a 3.5percent across-the-board pay raisefor service members and eliminatesout-of-pocket expenses for housingby increasing the basic allowance for
Defense Act increasespay, provides benefits
JIM GARAMONE
American Forces Press Service
see PEACE Page 5
Headquarters and HeadquartersSquadron service members weresummoned to Building 1 for a publicNon Judicial Punishment Nov. 3.
Eleven Marines stood in alphasawaiting the outcome of chargesstemming from underage drinking,not having a liberty buddy and be-ing off base after restricted hours.
This was one of many such hear-ings aboard the Station as more than25 Marines were held accountable fortheir actions over what senior lead-ers are saying was, “a very troublingweekend.”
The Marines, ranging from pri-vate first class to lance corporal, werecharged with violating Article 92 ofthe Uniform Code of Military Justice.
During the hearing the Marineswaived their right to a court martialand accepted NJP.
After being given the chance tospeak on their own behalf, all of theMarines somberly accepted the conse-quences of their actions and apologizedfor any embarrassment brought to thecommand, their staff noncommissioned
Failure to communicateCPL. DAVE BONI
Combat Correspondent
officers and their fellow Marines.“I just hope this hearing sets an ex-
ample to my fellow Marines on how notto behave while on liberty,” said one ofthe Marines receiving NJP.
All of the H&HS Marines received 60days restriction, reduction in grade andforfeiture one half months pay per monthfor two months, but suspended for onemonth. “This public hearing was not used toembarrass the Marines, but to show thatthe Squadron is not doing the thingsthey are supposed to be doing,” saidMaj. James Lukehart, H&HS executiveofficer and acting commanding officer,at the conclusion of the NJP.
“We know there are ways around therules and policies, but we are trustingyou to conduct yourselves like Marines.The rules apply to everyone,” statedLukehart.
After the brief words from Lukehart,H&HS Sergeant Major, Sgt. Maj. RolandJ. Daniel excused all of the Marines ex-cept for the non commissioned officersof H&HS.
With the young leaders of H&HShuddled together, Daniel simply askedthe question “When was the last timeyou checked on your Marines?”
“The majority of the Marines receiv-ing NJP have not been here longer thanthree months. That tells me we are not
It’s that time of year again and Combined FederalCampaign officials are calling on all Station residents tosearch their hearts, as well as reach into their walletsand checkbooks, to support the charity of their choos-ing.
The CFC campaign began Oct. 3 and runs until Dec. 3 witheach unit on base equipped with a representative ready totake donations.
“The Combined Federal Campaign is an exceptional timeduring the year to make a significant difference in the lives ofmany people,” said Chief Warrant Officer Gary Parks, 2004CFC Area Project Officer.
“Last year, through the efforts of the CFC, $14 million wasraised for hundreds of charities. Iwakuni as a whole raisednearly $126 thousand during that campaign.”
According to recent numbers this year, as of early No-vember, U.S. service members and Department of Defense
Combined Federal Campaign makes‘World of Difference’ for organizations
CPL. DAVE BONI
Combat Correspondentcivilians serving overseashave raised over $4.5 million.This year there are over 1,600charities to choose from inthe CFC Overseas contribu-tor brochure. Parks said a familiar ex-ample of an organization that
is supported through the CFC is the Red Cross. Most militaryand civilian members recognize this organization and haveseen the value of its services and resources.
Donations can also be made to CFC without specifying adirect charity. “One of the primary goals of the CFC campaign is to con-tact 100 percent of the Iwakuni community in order to providethem the opportunity to contribute to a charity of their choice,”said Parks.
For more information on the Combined Federal Campaign,contact your unit/organization coordinator or visit the CFC’swebsite at http://www.cfcoverseas.org/.
see PUNISHMENT Page 5
Public punishment follows troubling weekend
Photo illustration by Master Sgt. Lesli J. Coakley
Restriction, reduction in grade andforfeitures of pay were given to 11Marines for violating the new libertycard program at a public Non Judi-cial Punishment Nov. 3.
NEWS BRIEFSSEALED BID SALE
Iwakuni Defense Reutilization andMarketing Office’s next local sealed bidsale will start Monday. Property on salecan and should be inspected at DRMOfrom Monday through Wednesday. Bidsmust be received no later than Thursday8 a.m. Property on sale includes furniture,Automatic Data Processing equipmentand military clothing. Call 253-3982 or253-4089 for details.
ROAD REPAIR
l Repaving of F Ave. and 2nd St. isscheduled now through Dec. 7.l Repaving of Zbella St. and thenorthernmost block of Station St. isscheduled now through Dec. 10.l Minor curb work will begin Nov. 19,but major repaving will begin Dec. 6. Allwork on 5th St. should be finished by Jan.7, 2005.
All roads will be open duringconstruction. The bus stop for the MACDome will be the corner of Radford andZbella; the stop for the Staff Brks will bethe corner of Newell and Zbella.
CORRECTION
In the Nov. 5 issue of the Torii Teller,the field mess was identified as set up byHeadquarters and HeadquartersSquadron when in fact, it was set up byMarine Wing Support Squadron 171.
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Commanding Officer/Publisher
Col. Michael A. Dyer
Public Affairs OfficerCapt. Stewart T. Upton
Public Affairs ChiefMaster Sgt. Lesli J. Coakley
Operations ChiefCpl. Dave Boni
Combat CorrespondentsCpl. Anthony D. Pike
Cpl. David RevereLance Cpl. Lydia Davey
Lance Cpl. Cristin K. BarterPFC Lukas J. Blom
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.
All queries concerning newsand editorial content should be di-rected to the Public Affairs Office,Building one, Room 216, MCASIwakuni, Japan. Call 253-5551.
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The Torii Teller wel-comes Letter to the Editorsubmissions. Letters mustinclude a full name andunit, if applicable. Anony-mous letters and commentswill not be published. Let-ters are the opinion of thewriter only. Submissionscan be edited for clarity andspace. Letters can bedropped off at the PublicAffairs Office or sent via e-mail to [email protected] or [email protected].
It’s flu season, but not everyone willbe rolling up their sleeve for a flu vacci-nation shot.
In a press release from the Bureau ofMedicine and Surgery Public Affairs, theDepartment of Defense vaccine suppliesfor this year are much less than planned- about 1.5 million fewer doses than ex-pected.
According to MARADMIN 474/04,efforts are being taken to ensure theavailable vaccine is distributed to thosewho need it most, with focus on thoseunits deployed or being deployed, re-cruit and training units along with theirinstructors, and health care workerswith direct patient contact. Family mem-bers and retirees with high risk medicalconditions will also receive the shots.When more of the vaccine is available,
GUNNERY SGT. M.A. ZEID
Combat Correspondentadditional units and in-dividuals will receive in-oculations.
Those who fall intoone of the high-risk cat-egories are recom-mended to go to the im-munization clinic, withtheir health record, be-tween the hours of 7:30to 11 a.m. or 1 to 4 p.m.during weekdays.
Those who do notfall into a high risk cat-egory are asked to forgothe immunization untilmore vaccine supplies are available.
According to LtCmdr. Eugene Gar-land, Iwakuni Branch Medical Clinic, theflu is a contagious respiratory illness,which can range from mild to severesymptoms. Depending on conditions, anywhere
from five to twenty percent of Ameri-cans get it each year. If you feel that you have influenza,make an appointment with your PrimaryCare Manager (PCM) or report to FastTrack (sick call) Monday through Fri-day at 7:30 a.m. for active-duty Person-
Club Iwakuni and the CrossroadsFood Court recently earned excellentratings in the Marine Corps Food andHospitality Excellence Awards pro-gram.
The Winter Wine Tasting and theintroduction of Kentucky FriedChicken in the Food Court are theaccomplishments that helpedIwakuni’s Marine Corps CommunityServices’ win the awards.
The awards were presented tocommand representatives fromthroughout the Marine Corps at theannual MCCS Training Conference,which was held in conjunction withthe American Logistics Association/Morale Welfare Recreation Confer-ence in Denver, Colorado on Aug. 24,2004.
The goal of the annual awards program is to pro-vide meaningful recognition to nonappropriated fundfood and hospitality activities that have achieved thehighest degree of excellence during a fiscal year.
MCCS Iwakuni Director Dale Smith stated, “I amproud of the staff members and managers who workedhard to make these facilities meet the high criteria setforth by the program. We look forward to continuingour pursuit of the high standards our customers ex-pect and deserve.”
MCCS nonappropriated fund food and hospitalityactivities worldwide, such as snack bars, direct oper-ated fast food outlets, clubs, restaurants, mobile can-teens, temporary lodging facilities and recreationallodging, are eligible for the award.
To be eligible for the award, individual food andhospitality activities must have operated for the entirepast fiscal year, at least break even, and must show
Iwakuni receives Marine Corps Foodand Hospitality Excellence Awards
MCCS PRESS RELEASE
significant gains in customer service, financial perfor-mance, human resources, and operations. Each activ-ity is evaluated against criteria of excellence estab-lished by the Food and Hospitality Operations Branchstaff. A panel from the Personal and Family ReadinessDivision, MCCS’s headquarters organization, indi-vidually evaluates and judges each of the nominationsagainst the award criteria.
According to Carol Garland, Head of the MarineCorps Headquarters Food and Hospitality OperationsBranch, “The Excellence Award Program adopts qual-ity management principles by encouraging all activi-ties to achieve excellence, rather than having winnersand losers. We are especially proud this year to honorour activities that have achieved excellence and con-tinue to provide a valuable service for our Marinesand their family members during times of deploy-ments.”
CHATTERBOX
A phrase that is regularly used when applying a label tothe U.S. military is that we are useful to do two things, ‘killpeople and break things.’
OK, granted, we know how to train Marines to kill veryefficiently and effectively; but how do we train them tobreak things?
We do this by setting our training goals to be asrealistic as possible.
There is a question we ask when addressing theequipment we test and use, “is it Marine proof?” Meaning,if it was, the equipment could continually take a beating inthe field environment and function effectively.
Why do you think the tactical PRC-77 (portable,radiotelephone, communication) equipment and ALICE (Allpurpose, lightweight, individual, carrying equipment) packwere around for so long?
Because it’s high-tech replacements, while being stateof the art technology, failed in the field environment.
With that said, sometimes when a piece of equipment orprocess is failing in the field environment, a young Marinecomes up with a way to make it work. Sometimes though,this out of the box idea breaks rules or barriers.
For example, attaching armor to a military vehicle tobetter protect it in Iraq from improvised explosives. Therule would say you are defacing a piece of governmentequipment, which is a UCMJ punishable offense. Commonsense would say that you are doing what is logical andneeded to save lives.
Most of the time, we can accept the idea by changingthe regulations or finding a legal interpretation to enablethe change to take place.
Ingenuity can be found in these types of actions andthoughts and are in very high standing with the MarineCorps traditions of adapting and overcoming …
However, realizing a loophole in the new liberty cardsystem is not part of this type of ingenuity or tradition.
It did not take some Marines long to realize that thecurrent liberty card system at Iwakuni had a flaw. Its flawwas that it relied upon the personal conviction, integrityand trust of the Individual Marine.
The current system requires you to sign out in thebarracks logbook so the duty Marine can monitor yourreturn was within the required hours of curfew for Red CardHolders (must be back between midnight and 5 a.m.).
But, if you don’t sign out with the duty, leave thebase prior to midnight and then return to base after
Marines break things … and rules as well0500, nobody knows you are gone.
The young Marines that are doing this may give alaugh, a shrug of the shoulders, and try to classify this inthe same area as previously discussed, ‘Marine ingenuity,’but it’s not.
It’s a violation of an order. It’s a violation of the intentof that order: to prevent off-base incidents that impactinternational relations between Japan and the UnitedStates.
Prior to the Liberty card program being instituted, wehad drunk Marines breaking into Local Iwakuni Cityresidences and stealing from them, driving into houses outin town and committing physical assaults upon Japanese orforeign nationals.
Since beginning the Liberty Card program those have allbut ended.
Additionally, a Marine’s conduct as such couldinfluence his peers to do the same. If one lance corporalsees his or her corporal sneaking off base all-night andgetting away with it, they will be soon to follow.
It runs counter to the good order and discipline neededto run an air station in a foreign country and thereforerequires us to hold you accountable for violating the order.
One form of holding Marines accountable for theiractions is nonjudicial punishment. A very public session ofrank reductions, pay loss and restrictions serves as aneffective deterrent for those who may consider violating theorder in the future.
So, as we celebrate 229 years as a Corps, I would saythat we should continue the tradition of pushing theenvelope of ideas for changing equipment and the barriersyou see being placed in front of you to make this a betterMarine Corps … we need you to do that.
Just don’t use your energy towards damaging theinternational relations between the U.S. and Japan as wellas setting a bad example for your peers by taking advan-tage of loopholes in the liberty card system.
CAPT. S TEWART T. UPTON
Public Affairs Officer
"Why did you join the Marine Corps?"
"I joined the Marine Corps totravel and serve my country.”
"The reason that I joined wasbecause of my little brother. Iwanted to give him someone tolook up to."
"I joined the Marine Corps to seethe world, get an education and todo the right thing."
Staff Sgt. Djahnn A. McclellanFood service specialistHeadquarters and HeadquartersSquadron.
Lance Cpl. Xavier T. ColeMotor transport operatorMarine Wing Support Squadron171
Lance Cpl. Ian M. StimarOrdnanceMarine Aviation LogisticsSquadron 12
Lance Cpl. Cristin K. Barter
The introduction of Kentucky Fried Chicken to the Food Courtearned Iwakuni’s Marine Corps Community Services an ex-cellent rating in the Marine Corps Food and HospitalityAwards Program.
Editorial SubmissionsThe Torii Teller welcomes your thoughts and
ideas for publication. E-mail submissions to MasterSgt. Lesli Coakley at:
High-risk personnel are recommended to go tothe immunization clinic, with their healthrecord, between the hours of 7:30 to 11 a.m. or1 to 4 p.m. during weekdays.
nel at the Branch Medical Clinic. Personnel meeting the following cri-teria are considered high risk and shouldreceive a vaccination: -Children aged 6 to 23 months. -65 years of age or older. -Persons aged 2 to 64 years with un-derlying chronic medical conditions,such as chronic metabolic diseases, re-nal dysfunction, chronic pulmonary orCardiovascular disorders, includingasthma, hemoglobinopathies, or Immu-nosuppression.
-All women who will be pregnant dur-ing the influenza season.
-Residents of long term care facili-ties.
-Children aged 6 months to 18 yearson chronic aspirin therapy.
-Out-of-home caregivers.-Those with household contacts of
children aged less than 6 months.
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housing. The bill also makes perma-nent increases in hostile fire/imminentdanger pay to $225 per month and infamily separation pay to $250 permonth.
The bill also allows the base realign-ment and closure process to move for-ward. The House version of the billwould have delayed the process for twoyears.
The bill authorizes a number of pro-grams for reserve-component servicemembers.
On the medical side, it provides forup to 90 days of Tricare coverage forreservists and their families who aremobilized. It also authorizes 180 days oftransitional Tricare health benefits forreservists, active-duty members and
ROYAL THAI AIR FORCE BASE, Ko-rat — Twenty Marines and sailors herein support of the 2004 Thailand Incre-mental Training Program journeyeddeep into central Thailand, October 30,to visit and assist the remote village ofPongnakorn.
The day-trip marked the first con-tact with any foreigners for the rural com-munity, according to Lt. Dan Reardon,Marine Aircraft Group 12 chaplain.
“I feel fortunate to have been ableto be a part of an opportunity like this,”Reardon said. “One of the things Iwanted us to do here was break new
U.S. military attacks village with loveCPL. DAVID REVERE
Combat Correspondentground. Our thrust was to expose morepeople to the fact that America cares.”
Reardon was able to coordinate thevisit with Filipino Catholic missionariesthat work in the area. While the villag-ers were initially shy, he said theywarmed up quickly to their offeredfriendship.
“I believe the village leader was alittle apprehensive at first because wewere U.S. military,” said Lt. Cmdr. MitchConover, Navy Strike Fighter Squadron97 assistant logistics officer. “It helpedthat we came with smiles and showedthat we were really there to help.”
The service members cleaned an ad-jacent lake that serves as the commu-nity water source, and beautified the
children’s play-ground, finding timeto make use of it withthe kids as well.
“By the endof the day, youwould think that wewere like one big fam-ily at a reunion,” saidReardon. “I thinkthey look at Ameri-cans in a whole dif-ferent way now – ina way of love andtrust.”
The villag-ers weren’t the onlyones who gained afresh perspective.
“I came tosee the way ruralThais live their livesand have a chance tointeract with them,”said Petty Officer 2ndClass Kendall W.Nugent Jr., VFA-97intelligence special-
ist. “They’re a content, devotedpeople. They work so hard, andstill do things the old fashionedway. It’s like a way of life theyjust accept.”
That way of life includes fewmaterial pleasures and almost nohealth care, according toReardon.
“Some of the children don’teven have shoes,” he said. “Thequality of life is very low, butthey are a happy people thatseem to enjoy life.”
Nugent said it was an oppor-tunity to remember how awealthier way of life can be takenfor granted.
“They work so hard, but ac-complish so little because theydon’t have our technology,” hesaid. “But we have so much, andwant to work so little.”
Reardon agreed, pointing outhow the opportunity can fostercontentment in service members.
“It brings us to realize how fortu-nate we are, how good our country has
Lt. Cmdr. Mitchell Conover, Navy Strike Fighter Squadron 97 pilot,speaks with Thai children.
Photos by Cpl. Amber Castro
Marines and Sailors assist members of the Thaivillage of Pongnakorn in cleaning up.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Suchan Yi givesa piggyback ride to a young Thai child.
FORT LEE, Va. — The fifth year of Scholarships forMilitary Children is now underway.
Administered by Fisher House Foundation andfunded by the manufacturers and industry support-ing commissaries, the program has awarded over $3million through nearly 2,000 scholarships to the sonsand daughters of active duty service members,Guard and Reserve members, and military retirees.
“The Scholarships for Military Children programhas become a major community event for commissar-ies since its inception five years ago,” said Patrick B.Nixon, chief executive officer for the DefenseCommissary Agency. “The program awarded 500scholarships in 2004 and ceremonies were held incommissaries worldwide in honor of these outstand-ing students. The industry members who supportthis program should be proud - and we hope the fifthanniversary year will be the best yet!”
Applications for the 2005 program are available
Military children scholarship program enters fifth yearBONNIE POWELL
Headquarters Marine Corpsat commissaries or online at:
http://www.militaryscholar.org.
A link to the program will be on http://www.commissaries.com, the DeCA Web site.
Eligibility and other information are also availableat the program Web site. Applications, which mustinclude an essay on how the heightened awarenessof terrorism has impacted the student’s life, are dueat commissaries Feb. 16, 2005.
At least one $1,500 scholarship will be awardedat every commissary location with qualified appli-cants.
The scholarship program is open to unmarriedchildren under the age of 21 (23 if enrolled in school)of active duty personnel, Reserve, Guard and retiredmilitary. Eligibility will be determined using theDefense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting Systemdatabase. Applicants should ensure that they, aswell as their sponsor, are currently enrolled in theDEERS database and have a current ID card.
The applicant must be planning to attend, or
already attending, an accredited college or univer-sity full-time in the fall term of 2005, or enrolled in aprogram of studies designed to transfer directly intoa four-year program.
The scholarship program can also accept publicdonations at http://www.militaryscholar.org.
The Defense Commissary Agency operates aworldwide chain of nearly 275 commissaries provid-ing groceries to military personnel, retirees and theirfamilies in a safe and secure shopping environment.Authorized patrons purchase items at cost plus a 5-percent surcharge, which covers the costs ofbuilding new commissaries and modernizing existingones. Shoppers save an average of more than 30percent on their purchases compared to commercialprices - savings worth about $2,700 annually for afamily of four. A core military family support element,and a valued part of military pay and benefits,commissaries contribute to family readiness,enhance the quality of life for America’s military andtheir families, and help recruit and retain the best andbrightest men and women to serve their country.
been to us, and the blessings ofAmerica,” he said.
MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOTSAN DIEGO, Calif. — A militarypoliceman finishing a 12-hour shiftrescued a civilian employee after shedrove her car into a flooded subwayearly Oct. 27, about 300 feet fromGate 4, the depot’s main entrance.
Rosa Maria Miranda, a fairly newscullery worker at the recruit messhall, said she would have drowned ifLance Cpl. Daniel Walker, 27, did notcome to her aid. Miranda beganemployment one month ago throughthe Association of Retarded Citizens.
According to Walker, around 4a.m., a car stalled in the floodedsubway. The driver safely exited hercar and approached Walker at Gate 4.About 20 minutes later, Walker heardscreams.
“At first, I didn’t know what washappening,” said Walker. He said a woman wasyelling, “Help me! Please, help me!”
Witnesses from the nearby VietnamVeterans of San Diego shelter, whose resi-dences and office spaces suffered flooddamage, said they heard the same distress.
With streetlights on inside the WitherbyStreet subway below the Pacific Highway,Walker said all he could see was Mirandaholding her purse sitting on water. She wasactually on the roof of her Ford Focus, whichwas submerged in six feet of water. When shehad driven in the water, the engine died and thecar began floating. Miranda said she climbedout when she felt water around her ankles.
Walker called for backup and MPs arrivedto man the gate. With rain pouring, Walker, ahusband and father, removed his police gear,swam to a frantic Miranda, and tried to calmher.
“(Lance Cpl. Walker) kept talking to me andtelling me to relax,” Miranda told local TV reporters
Marine rescues woman from floodSTORY AND PHOTOS BY
STAFF SGT. SCOTT DUNN
Combat Correspondent
through Spanish interpreter Lance Cpl. OscarGonzalez-Millan. “He saved my life. Without him, Iwould have drowned because I don’t know how to
swim. I thank God and Daniel forhelping me.” Walker said there was no tech-nique to his rescue: “She grabbedon, choking me. I thought, ‘I guesswe’re doing it this way.” He said a Samaritan proclaiming tobe an off-duty paramedic ap-proached the water on the other sideof the rising flood, but Walker toldhim to get back. The shortest distance to safetywas across the water from Gate 4, soWalker swam until he touchedbottom and carried Miranda to solidground. Other than enduring some coldtemperatures, military police saidMiranda and Walker suffered noinjuries. Police placed Miranda in aheated police car with some blanketsand returned to the depot. “Being at my post - being an MP,being a Marine - we’re first respond-ers. That’s our job,” said Walker. “I
just thought someone needed help, and I was theman on duty.”
0The flooded subway claimed three vehiclesdespite flashing signs warning motorists that it is“subject to flooding.” A measuring stick indicatedwater levels as high as eight feet at the tunnel’smouth, and towing companies, local police and riverrescue personnel helped recover the damagevehicles as rain and flooding subsided.
The National Weather Service reported 2.7inches of rain Oct. 27 at neighboring LindberghField, bringing October’s rain total to more than 4.5inches, a record high. According to news reports,San Diego recently marked a record 181 dayswithout measurable precipitation.
The depot was built on marshland in 1919, andbecause the subway is at sea level less than twomiles from San Diego Bay, locals think the combina-tion of high tide and sludge moved by sudden,infrequent rains impairs drains and overworkspumps.
Rosa Maria Miranda stands by the spare tire shesalvaged after driving her Ford Focus into aflooded subway early Oct. 27 near Marine CorpsRecruit Depot San Diego’s main entrance. Afterthe car sank, its trunk popped open and emptiedthe spare and other belongings.
taking care of our own,” saidDaniel. “Some of the NCO’s don’tevent know where their own room-mates are, let alone their Marines.We are all very tired of it and weare not going to be baby-sittinganymore. The command will throwthe book at you.”
The strong words expressedby both the XO and sergeant ma-jor explains the seriousness of theproblems recently arising.
“Just be smart when you leavethe gate and take care of your Ma-rines. It’s not hard. But instead,we have too many selfish Marineshere and that has to change,” saidDaniel.
PUNISHMENT from Page 1their families after separation from ac-tive duty.
In addition, members of the selectedreserve earn a year’s eligibility for Tricarefor each 90 days of service in a contin-gency. “If a Guardsman or reservist hasserved for at least 30 days called up ona contingency operation, then had 90days of service,” said Dr. WilliamWinkenwerder in an Oct. 29 interview,“for each 90 days of service, they’re eli-gible for a full year of Tricare coverageif they sign up for another year of re-serve service.” Winkenwerder is assis-tant secretary of defense for health af-fairs.
The bill authorizes a new reserve-component educational assistance pro-gram tied to the Montgomery GI Bill. Theprovision has different rates, depend-ing on the length of active-duty service.
It is 40 percent for service of 90 days toone year, 60 percent for one year to twoyears, and 80 percent for more than twoconsecutive years.
The bill also speeds up concurrent-receipt payments for retirees rated 100percent disabled. In the past, retirees hadtheir pay docked dollar for dollar by theamount of disability payments the De-partment of Veterans Affairs paid them.Last year, Congress authorized a phase-in process that would eliminate the con-current-receipt prohibition over a de-cade.
On the family- and bachelor-hous-ing front, the bill eliminates a statutoryceiling on the privatization of housing.In the program, which allows DoD toleverage public money with private con-tractors, the services can build and reno-vate family and bachelor housing.
Lance Cpl. Daniel Walker, 27, a Marine Corps Recruit Depot militarypoliceman, talks to TV reporters after he rescued Rosa Maria Mirandafrom her car, which submerged in a flooded subway under eight feet ofwater Oct. 27 near the depot’s entrance.
Three cars lost at San Diego Recruit Depot entrance
PAGE 6 FEATURETORII TELLER, NOVEMBER 12, 2004
Two hundred and twenty-nine years ago, the second continental congress established a Corps ofMarines to fight for a democratic people’s independence.
Since then countless Marines have raised their hand and sworn to defend our nation’s freedomsand preserve its liberties. This year’s anniversary again finds marines engaged throughout the globefor the same noble purposes. The bravery, heroism, and selflessness of all Marines - wherever theyare serving - have added significantly to our rich legacy and measured up to the high standards thathave come to epitomize all who wear the eagle, globe, and anchor.
The current battlefields of the global war on terror are linked to the storied campaigns of our pastby an unbroken tradition of proud and loyal service. At New Providence, Chapultepec, BelleauWood, Tarawa, Iwo Jima, the Chosin Reservoir, Con Thien, Kuwait, and now in places likeFallujah, Marines have consistently demonstrated a dedication to duty, a commitment to warfightingexcellence, and a devotion to each other that has instilled a fierce determination to overcome seem-ingly impossible challenges. Our warrior ethos is and will continue to be the Corps’ hallmark.
The fortitude and sacrifices of Marines and their families have been vital in protecting our nationfrom those who would do us harm. Whether preparing and sustaining our agile force or engaged inbattle, the esprit de corps, tireless energy, calm courage, and inspired leadership of Marines continueto make a monumental difference in this world. Your unselfish dedication and significantaccomplishments - demonstrated repeatedly over this past year in numerous places such as theAnbar province of Iraq, Afghanistan, the horn of Africa, Haiti, and in the crucial job here at homesupporting our deployed forces - are deeply respected and valued by your fellow Americans.
Marines, as we celebrate with friends and families the founding of our beloved corps, you shouldtake pride in our long history of distinguished service to this great nation and its citizens. I ask you toremember especially the sacrifices of our fallen and wounded comrades. Finally, rededicate your-selves to taking care of one another and ensuring we remain the finest warfighting organization in theworld.
Happy birthday Marines, Semper Fidelis, and keep attacking!
M.W. Hagee, GeneralU.S. Marine Corps
Commandant of the Marine Corps
Commandant’s birthday message
Photos by Sgt. Anthony J. Adamson
Col. Michael A. Dyer cuts the traditional birthday cake during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Birthday Ball, Nov. 4.
Cpl. Michelle D. Vinson, Crash Fire Rescuecrew member, sang the Japanese and U.S.National Anthems for all three Station balls.
Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey A. Green, III Marine Expeditionary Force Sergeant Major, was the guestof honor for the H&HS and Marine Aircraft Group 12 Birthday Balls.
Marines, dressed in period uniforms, provided a living history of the MarineCorps from 1775 to the present. (LEFT): Cpl. Erick V. Lamb, represents a Viet-nam era pilot. (RIGHT): Lance Cpl. Reynaldo Guajardo represents Marines oftoday.
The cake cutting detail marches the birthday cake through the line of escorts.
Marine Corps Community Servicesunveiled this specially made Eagle,Globe and Anchor decorationcrafted from brass and copper.
Chaplains Office (253-6460)–Gospel Choir Director–Non-DenominationalMusic Director
CRMC (253-6439)n Native AmericanManagement Services,Inc. (NAMS) is seeking apart time Career Transi-tion Workshop Facilita-tor/Trainer to work atIwakuni. E-mail resume toTAP Recruiter [email protected]
n World IT Solutions(WITS) is seeking a full-time Customer ServiceRepresentative (Techni-
Honda Odyssey, 1995, 8passenger van, blue, 4wheel drive, excellentcondition, very clean, JCIuntil July 2006, $3,000. CallTim at 253-6853 dwh or253-2804 awh.
Nissan Skyline GTS-T,1991, 2 door, black, auto-matic, sports exhaust,HKS blow off valve,Apexi air intake air filter,engine mount bar, enginetimer, A/C, P/W, good carand deal, JCI until July2006, $2,500 obo. CallLeroy at 253-5509 dwh or090-6438-0685.
Suzuki Bandit, 1 9 9 4 ,
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GSF400, 18,000km, newtank, rebuilt carbs, faircondition, fun bike, JCIuntil summer 2005, $950.Call 1st Lt. Pedden at 253-4319 dwh or 253-2634 awh.
Misc., maternity clothes;misc. toys; baby doll playpen; high chair; stroller,swing; kids’ washing ma-chine/dryer; gir ls’clothes, 0-2T; boys’clothes, 0-6 months. CallKara at 253-2266.
Misc., black futon withfuton pad and cover,$100. Call Jerome at 253-6367 dwh or 090-6861-5498.
cal) to work at Iwakuni.Interested candidatesshould forward resumesand salary requirementsto Semica Jones [email protected].
American legend Ray Charles. Born in a poortown in Georgia, Ray Charles went blind atthe age of seven shortly after witnessing hisyounger brother’s accidental death. Inspiredby a fiercely independent mother who in-sisted he make his own way in the world,Charles found his calling and his gift behind apiano keyboard. (153 minutes)
WIMBLEDONPeter is an unlucky guy, scoring “love”
both professionally and personally. Seedednear the bottom of the world tennis ranks, hemanages to score a wild card, allowing him toplay in the prestigious Wimbledon tourna-ment. There, he meets and falls in love witha tennis star Lizzie. Fueled by a mixture ofhis newfound luck, love and on-court prow-ess, Peter works his way up the ranks of thetournament players. (100 minutes)
MR. 3000Seven years ago, a baseball star retired
from the sport as soon as achieving his3,000th base hit, and his place within theselect group who have achieved that distinc-tion. Now, however, after three of those hitsduring his time with the Milwaukee Brewershave been disqualified, the Hall of Famer re-turns to the game, playing once again for theBrewers, to play a few more games and getback to the 3,000 mark. (103 minutes)
FRIDAY7 p.m. Ray (PG-13)
10 p.m. Resident Evil (R)
SATURDAY1 p.m. Sky Captain And The World
Of Tomorrow (PG)4 p.m. Wimbledon (PG-13)7 p.m. Mr. 3000 (PG-13)
10 p.m. Wicker Park (PG-13)
SUNDAY4 p.m. Cellular (PG-13)7 p.m. Ray (PG-13)
MONDAY7 p.m. Wimbledon (PG-13)
TUESDAY7 p.m. Vanity Fair (PG-13)
WEDNESDAY7 p.m. Mr. 3000 (PG-13)
THURSDAY7 p.m. Paparazzi (PG-13)
OUT THE GATEand Japanese instruments perfor-mances will take place at the Nohstage in front of the Kikko ShrineSaturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A mar-ket will be held by the Kikko ShrineSaturday, Sunday, Nov. 20 and 21,10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some of theevents may be cancelled in case ofrain. Call 41-1477 for more details.
Yamaguchi Motor Festival 2004There will be an automobile show
at Shunan City Sports Center’s mainarena Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. More than 100 importedand Japanese cars are displayed. Anadmission is required. Call 0834-32-
Note: Japanese who do notspeak English may answer thephone numbers provided.
Kintai Bridge Maple FestivalA festival is held near the Kintai
Bridge now through Nov. 21. Vari-ous events are scheduled during thisperiod. There is a pressed flowersdisplay at Iwakuni Chokokan mu-seum now through Nov. 21, 9 a.m.to 5 p.m., Bonsai trees display atKikkawa Museum Saturday throughNov. 21, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Noh plays
1385 for further information.
Hiroshima Castle EventsVisitors can view approximately
2,000 pots of chrysanthemum, at theHiroshima Castle in Hiroshima Citynow through Monday, 10 a.m. to 5p.m. Call 082-221-7512 for details.There will be Kagura performance,a Japanese sacred music and danceSaturday, starting at 5 p.m., and amarket Saturday, noon to 7:30 p.m.They may be cancelled in case ofinclement weather. Call 082-221-6516 for more information. Admis-sion for the events are free.
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JOB OPENINGS MCCS (253-3030)(The following jobs areopen at MCCS Personnel)MCCS Job Listing:–Physical Security Super-
visor, Executive Admin-istration Office
–Senior Loss PreventionAgent, Executive Ad-ministration Office, In-house only
–Merchandise Manager,Merchandising, civilianonly
–Retail Area Supervisor,Main Complex, civilianonly
–Store Worker, MainComplex, civilian only
–Beautician, Beauty Shop–Wood Hobby/Crafts Su-
pervisor, Wood HobbyShop/Arts & Crafts, ci-
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Culture shock is an unavoidablepart of moving to a foreign country.There are many things that newcom-ers will have to adapt to while beingstationed in Japan. One of which iseating in a Japanese restaurant andusing chopsticks.
There are two different types ofchopsticks, both of which can beused in the same way.
“Waribashi,” are the plaindisposablechopsticks foundin most inexpen-sive restaurants.
Using eithertype of chopsticks can be a chal-lenge, but following a few easy stepscan make a Japanese dining experi-ence a whole lot easier.
The first step is to cradle a singlechopstick in the “V” part of yourhand, between the thumb andforefinger. Hold this chopstickbetween the crook and the finger nextto the pinky finger.
The upper chopstick is held like apencil, using the thumb and first twofingers. The tips of the chopsticksare used to pick up the food byopening and closing the chopsticksusing the first two fingers to manipu-late the movement.
Try your hand at chopsticksAdapting to the Japanesestyle of eating can be done bylearning four easy steps
� The lower stick goes in the“V” between the thumb andforefinger.
� The upper stick isheld by the thumb andfirst two fingers.
� Sticks should extend1/3 above the hand, 2/3below with the endseven.
� Sticks are openedand closed by movingthe first two fingers.
When using chopsticks prop-erly, there are a few customs thatalso need to be learned.
First, you should never standyour chopsticks upright in a meal.This originates from a Japanesecustom in which a bowl of rice is setout with chopsticks standingupright for the deceased.
Also, never pass food fromchopsticks to chopsticks – this isonly done at funerals where peopleare cremated. Family members usingchopsticks pass the deceased
bones from oneanother andplace them intoan urn.
Betweeneach bite,chopsticks canbe set down,however heretoo there is aproper way:place the
chopsticks together and place thefood end of the chopsticks on theedge of the plate of food and restthe bottom edges on the table.
Also, keep the paper wrapperthe chopsticks come in to put themback in when finished with the meal.If the wrapper is lost or destroyed,place the chopsticks to the right ofthe plate or below it.
Once you’ve learned both theetiquette and how to use chop-sticks, eating in Japan can becomemuch easier. So while enjoying thelocal cuisine, try your hand atchopsticks.
First, you shouldnever stand your
chopsticks upright ina meal. Also, never
pass food from chop-sticks to chopsticks.
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vilian only–Auto Hobby Shop Su-
pervisor, Auto HobbyShop, civilian only
–Club Operations Assis-tant, Club Iwakuni, civil-ian only
FALL FOUR-MAN SCRAMBLE GOLF TOURNAMENTSaturday, 7:30 a.m. show time, 8 a.m. shotgun start. Call 253-3402
for more information.
YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALLThe opening ceremony for youth flag football is Saturday at Penny
Lake Field Number 2. For more details, call 253-3239.
SIX-MAN INDOOR SOCCER TOURNAMENTCoaches meet Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. in the IronWorks Gym Wellness
Room. The tournament takes place Nov. 27, 9 a.m. Call 253-5777 forfurther information.
GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUTNov. 19, check-in is at 10:30 a.m. Walk or run 5 or 10 kilometers. It
begins at IronWorks Gym at 11:30 a.m. Join others in a run dedicated toa tobacco-free lifestyle. Open to the Station residents, JMSDF, masterlabor contractor and indirect hire agreement workers, and their fami-lies. Sign-up is free. Call 253-6883 for more details.
16TH ANNUAL JAPANESE AMERICAN GOODWILL DUATHLONRace your friends for a trophy Nov. 28, 9 a.m. The Duathlon con-
sists of a five-kilometer run, 28-kilometer bike race, and second five-kilometer run on the Station. Open to the Station residents, family mem-bers, and local residents. SOFA status individuals sing-up before Mon-day for $15, $30 for two-man teams, and $45 for three-man teams.Team participation is only allowed for SOFA status individuals. Masterlabor contractor and indirect hire agreement workers sign-up for ¥3,000before Monday. The event kicks off at the IronWorks Gym. Call 253-5777 for further information.
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COMMUNITY BRIEFSBuilding 411. If it rains, the pic-nic will be at Yujo Hall. Spouseand children are welcome. Bringyour lunch. Beverages will beprovided. Issues covered at theinitial meeting in October will bediscussed.n Key Volunteer Basic Train-ing: Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4p.m. Call 253-3754 at Yujo Hall.
Single Marine Program (253-3585)n Fukuoka Sea Hawks Town :Saturday. $20 transportation.Bring extra yen for lunch andshopping.
School Age Center (253-4769)n Mikan Picking OnOshima Island: Monday, 4 p.m.Open to members enrolled in theSchool Age Center Program. Call253-5900 to sign-up.
Youth & Teen Center (253-6454)n SMART Girls Meeting:The meetings are held 3-5 p.m.10 to 12-year-old girls meet ev-ery Monday and teenage girlsmeet Wednesdays. Come onover for free food and fun. Theclub is open to girls in the fifththrough 12th grade.
Craft Fair & Flea MarketSaturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at theMAC Dome. Open to the Sta-tion residents, JMSDF, master
Thursday, 1-3 p.m.n Hello U.S.A. : EveryWednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.This workshop is designed toassist foreign-born spouseswho are making a transition toAmerican culture and militarylifestyle.
Club Iwakunin NCO Appreciation Night:Tuesday, 5 p.m. in the Staff NCOClub. Uniform of the day re-quired.
MCX (253-5641)n Oscars Gift Shop Sale:Now through Nov. 20 receive10 percent off kimono, happicoats, yukata and sword sets.
MCFTB (253-3754)n Spouses Of Deployed Ser-vice Members Get-togetherPicnic: Today, noon to 1 p.m.at the picnic area across from
EDUCATION
labor contractor and indirecthire agreement workers, andtheir guests.
Volunteer OpportunitiesVolunteers are needed at thefollowingsn Special Events (253-6103)Retired Activities Office (253-6250)n American Red Cross (253-4525)n Matthew C. Perry Elemen-tary and High schools (253-3447and 253-5448)n MCCS Iwakuni School AgeCenter and Youth & Teen Cen-ter (253-4769 and 253-6454)n Youth Sports (253-3239)n Boy & Gril Scouts OfAmerica (253-3505)n Youth Activities (253-4803/253-5549)n Child Development Center(253-5584)
Weekend Pool TournamentsCash prizes are given away atthe Marine Lounge 9-ball Tour-nament held every Saturday at5 p.m. and 8-ball Tournamentheld every Sunday at 2 p.m.SOFA status individuals whoare 18 years or older, in addi-tion to all service members, areinvited to compete. The $5 en-try fee covers all pool fees dur-ing the tournament. Visit theMarine Lounge on the secondfloor of Crossroads Mall or call253-5368 for more details.
Marine Readers Are LeadersMarine Readers are Leaders
for the month of October are
From Oct. 30 to Nov. 8,approximately 70 people do-nated relief supplies thatfilled 50 big and small boxes.They were mailed to the di-saster countermeasure head-quarter office of NagaokaCity, Niigata Prefecture.
The United States offeredan additional $100,000 on Fri-day to aid people in NiigataPrefecture who have beenaffected by a series of pow-erful earthquakes since Oct.23.
The money will be usedmainly for operations totransport disaster relief sup-plies to the victims, who in-clude more than 40,000people evacuated from theirhomes.
Staff Sgt. Michael Leet (Ord-nance) and Staff Sgt. HaydenVesprey (MALS-12). Teen Read-ers are Leaders winners for Oc-tober are Stephen (age 15) andMartha (age 11) Granderson.
Iwakuni Dog ClubA dog club starts to promotereponsible ownership, care foranimals and training opportu-nities. Bring your dog, yourtraining experience and someenthusiasm. Contact 1st Lt.Pedden at 253-4319 dwh or 253-2634 awh, or Gunnery Sgt. Bor-ing at 253-6366 dwh.
Crime StoppersIf you have any informationpertaining to a crime please call“Crime Stoppers” at 253-3333.Crime Stoppers is an answeringservice designed for anony-mous callers to give informationthat would assist the ProvostMarshal’s Office in solving andpreventing crime.
Iwakuni ToastmastersToastmasters (TM) Interna-tional provides an excellent op-portunity to learn and practiceproper public speaking and in-valuable leadership skills. TheTM experience also looks verygood on your resume. The classmeets every 2nd Thursdayevening and 4th Friday at lunch.Japanese with intermediate orbetter English skills are wel-come. Call Sallie Donahue at253-5328 for more information.
MCCS
COMMUNITY
Roman CatholicSaturday 4:30 p.m. Confession
5:30 p.m. MassSunday 9:30 a.m. Mass
10:45 a.m. CCD
ProtestantSunday 8 a.m. Non-Denominational Christian
Worship Service9:30 a.m. Sunday School/
Adult Bible Fellowships11 a.m. Gospel Worship Service
10:30 a.m. Worship ServiceWednesday 7 p.m. Bible Study
Seventh-Day Adventist2nd & 4th Saturdays
9:30 a.m. Sabbath School/Worship
JewishEvery other Friday
6:30 p.m. Shabbat
Latter Day SaintsSunday 1 p.m. Priesthood/RS Meeting
2 p.m. Sunday School3 p.m. Sacrament
For information regarding divine services, religiouseducation or any other Command Religious Program/Chapel activity, call the Station Chapel at 253-5218.
LAY LED SERVICES
HEALTHCARE
Thank you for caring
Station Energy Conservation officials hosted theEnergy Awareness Week which culminated in a 5k run,38k bicycle race and a kids 5k bicycle race Oct. 30.
Racing for Energy AwarenessSTORY AND PHOTOS BY
CHIEF PETTY OFFICER RICHARD ROBINSON
Energy Conservation Manager
Bikers race to the finish line in the last event of Energy Awareness Week, Oct. 30. Station Energy Conservation officials hosted the EnergyAwareness Week which culminated in a 5k run, a kids 5k bicycle race and a 38k bicycle race.
Mamora Okada receives his trophy from KazuEueki. In the background, preparing trophies,is Toshihiro Miyamoto.
Twenty-seven runners came out to runagainst people their own age and mingle withrunners of other nationalities. The fastest runnerof the day was Toshihiro Miyamoto of theFacilities Department, Utilities Division with atime of 15:57. The fastest female runner wasMichelle Vinson, Operations Department, with atime of 21:16.
Twelve youngsters showed up eager to outpeddle their counterparts for the kids 5k bicyclerace. Although it was kind of wet and the roadshad some puddles here and there, the kids had agreat time. The overall winner was CharlieRobinson followed by Mike Boland and YukiNakashita. Yuki was also the overall femalewinner. For ages 7 to 9, the winners were MichaelHoishington, David Huhn and Billy Robinson.
Forty-Seven bike enthusiasts participated in theEnergy Awareness Week bike race that consisted ofracing four laps around the Air Station.
Trophies were presented to the top three Overallmale and female winners as well as the top three maleand females in each age group that participated.
Men’s overall winners were Toshiro Miyamoto,15:51; Hironobe Morigruhi, 16:00; and Bill Schmidt,
PFC Lukas J. Blom
16:06. The women’s overall winners were MichelleVinson, 21:16; Jennifer Medillian, 21:31; and HiromiDel Prete, 24:19.
In the age groups, first place honors went toMichael Knorps, 16-19-year-olds; Frank Byers, 20-29-year-olds; Karl Fischback, 30-39-year-olds; FujitaToshi, 40-49-year-olds; and Bill Phillips, 50 andbetter.
Receiving trophies for the kids events were:Front row from left to right, David Kuhn,Billy Robinson, Trevor Vann, GregorioVelasquez and Michael Hoisington.Back row from left to right, Yuuki NakashitaCharlie Robinson, Freddie Jones, MikeBoland and Marcus Crawford.
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The Marine Aircraft Group 12hosted a motivational run and cakecutting ceremony to begin a MarineCorps field meet at Penny LakeMonday.
The commander’s intent was tohave an event where Marines andSailors could build camaraderieamongst each other.
The event began at 7:30 a.m. where
Healthy competition builds camaraderieat Marine Corps birthday field meet
LANCE CPL. CRISTIN K. BARTTER
Combat Correspondentstretches andwarm-up exerciseswere performedbefore the motiva-tional run.
At 8:05 a.m. theformation steppedoff and began thefun in celebrationof the MarineCorps birthday atPenny Lake.
After the runthe traditionalcake cuttingceremony tookplace where theoldest andyoungestMarines shareda piece of caketo represent thepassing ofMarine Corpstraditions andcore values to a new generation ofMarines. From there the Marines began toparticipate in the field eventsconsisting of soccer, the fireman’scarry relay, own-the-bone, softball,Frisbee football, dizzy-izzy, tug-of-war, iron man push-ups, and thecasualty drag relay. Each squadron would competeagainst each other in healthycompetition for event trophies, butoverall, the true prizes are thebragging rights acquired from awin. “It’s good that Marines cangather in the spirit of healthycompetition,” said Marine Capt.John K. Grayvold, Headquartersand Headquarters Squadronaviation ordnance officer. “This iskind of unique.”
Lance Cpl. Cristin K. Barter
Sgt. Nyketric Singletary, Marine Aircraft Group12, Embark, focuses on doing push-ups as ateam.
PFC Lukas J. Blom
Staff Sgt. Larry D. McClain, a Marine Aircraft Group 12 operations chief, leads histeam in a tug-of-war match against Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.
For many Marinesand Sailors at theevent, it was all abouthaving a good timewith good company.
“It’s a great event,”said Marine Staff Sgt.Jaun C. Luna, MarineAviation LogisticsSquadron 12 nonde-structive inspectiontechnician. “I get tohang out with myfriends and talk withother Marines.”
One of the morepopular competitiveevents was softball.The MALS-12 teamcompeted against allthe other squadronsand took first place.
Many of theplayers felt that thefield meet was really anopportunity for themto shine in the eventthat they competed in.
“I love to go outthere and hit home-runs,” said MarineSgt. Jordan J. Hines, MALS-12Avionics.
“We enjoy the competition andtaking trophies,” said Luna.
The most humorous event was theDizzy-Izzy relay. It’s where Marines orSailors sprint 100 yards to a baseballbat and place their forehead on oneend and spin around it 10 times. Thenext task is to try and focus onrunning back to the team withoutcrashing into the ground face first orrunning sideways to the other side ofthe field.
Master Sgt. Lesli J. Coakley
Col. Howard F. Barker and Sgt. Maj. Robert F. O'Donnell lead theMarine Corps Birthday Fun Run prior to the Marine Aircraft Group 12Field Meet and cake cutting ceremony.
PFC Lukas J. Blom
Lance Cpl. Levi Araiza, Marine Avia-tion Logistics Squadron 12 GroundSupport Equipment, does a somer-sault to get his mind back on trackfrom the dizzy-izzy. "It's tougherthan it looks," said Araiza.
“I think the Dizzy-Izzy brought outthe true spirit of competition becauseit doesn’t matter whether you win orlose,” said Navy Seaman Jonathan W.Riendeau, Navy Electronic AttackSquadron 142, aviation electrician.“It’s all about having fun!”
Although a fun competitionbetween friendly squadrons incelebration of the Marine Corpsbirthday was the intent of the event,some Marines just enjoyed a day offfrom work and having a good timewith friends and fellow servicemembers.
