VOLUME 50 NUMBER 18 MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, JAPAN MAY 20, 2005

LANCE CPL. LUKAS J. BLOM

Combat Correspondent

ROYAL THAI AIR STATION,UDON THANI, Thailand — De-spite extremely hard ground andtemperatures rising higher than108 degrees, Marines with 1stMarine Aircraft Wing, MarineWing Support Squadron 171 Ex-peditionary Air Field services, in-stalled M-31 Expeditionary Arrest-ing Gear on the runway recentlyduring exercise Cobra Gold 2005.

The bidirectional, portable ar-resting gear system is a 190-footwire cable designed to bring anaircraft flying at a speed of 150mph to a complete stop on an air-craft carrier or for emergency land-ings on runways, according toStaff Sgt. Donald P. Bourg,MWSS-171 EAF quality assur-ance chief. The cable will be usedthroughout exercise Cobra Gold2005 to support military aircrafttraining procedures and emer-gency landing situations.

“Our primary mission is to givetraining on the installation processof the M-31 arresting gear,” Bourgsaid. “Our secondary mission isto provide emergency arrestments

Aircraft “brakes” installed on runwayof aircraft in case anything goeswrong.”

The EAF Marines began theprocess by surveying the land onboth sides of the runway in orderto find the most level, ideal loca-tion for the M-31. Once a site waschosen the two trailers, which thewire is connected to, were set inplace. When the two trailers werealigned, the surveyors returned tothe site in order to measure theelevation of the trailers, whichcould be no lower than 19 inchesfrom the edge of the runway. Thetrailer on the north side of the run-way presented the EAF Marineswith their first obstacle as it was25 inches below the edge of therunway.

“The starboard (south) sidewas perfect, but we were sixinches too low on the port (north)side,” said Bourg. “We had tobuild a pad to raise the back endof the trailer so it would meet regu-lations. Luckily, the Thais weredoing work on the runway, so wehad dirt and a compactor avail-able.”

While a pad was being builton the north side of the runway

LANCE CPL. MARK FAYLOGA

Combat Correspondent

Iwakuni Marine Corps Exchangeshoppers now have access to all mer-chandise sold in the Exchange Catalog.Items marked in the catalog as “deliveryto CONUS (Continental United States)addresses only” are now available forshipping to Iwakuni residents.

According to Matthew Niedzwiecki,Marine Corps Community ServicesIwakuni head of retail, shoppers can

Marine Corps Exchange finds another way to fit residents needssee BRAKES Page 5

now order CONUS items and have themshipped to the Port of Iwakuni.

When the item arrives, MCCS willreceive the shipment, store it, and no-tify the customer that the merchandiseis ready for pickup. Free delivery is avail-able by appointment to all customers onStation and within a five-mile radius ofthe Station.

“We’ve been trying to make allgoods in the catalog available to ourshoppers for over a year,” saidNiedzwiecki. “We would get asked at

least 12 times a week by customers, ‘I’dreally like this CONUS item, can we shipit here?’ Until recently all we could sayis ‘sorry, we can’t receive those orders.’”

“This is the best thing they couldhave done. It makes things so mucheasier” said Amy E. Collver, Station resi-dent. “I know so many people that havewanted to order items for their babiesand they couldn’t get them shipped, butnow they can.”

When ordering CONUS items theymust be ordered by phone and shipped

to the MCX Warehouse.The toll free number from Japan is

00531-114132. Payment must be made infull using either a major credit card or aMilitary Star Card. Customers shouldretain their catalog order number, whichis given to them at the time of purchaseand be sure to let the operator know thatthe order is being shipped to the Port ofIwakuni.

“Making all catalog items availableto our customers was just a quality of

see CATALOG Page 5

LANCE CPL. CRISTIN K. BARTTER

Combat Correspondent

Station Commanding Officer Col. Michael Dyerrecently published a clarification to the dress codepolicy for Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni residents.

The policy letter informs the Iwakuni communitythat lack of adherence to the dress code as set forth inMarine Corps Bases Japan Order 1020.2A and MarineCorps Order P1020.34F will preclude admittance intoStation facilities.

“This is not a change to the order,” stated Sgt.Maj. David Allison, Station sergeant major. “This

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Command enforces dress code policy to all residents aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

Lance Cpl. Lukas J. Blom

Lance Cpl. David M. Hammell, Marine WingSupport Squadron 171 expeditionary air-field services, thumps one of the 110 four-foot stakes which anchor the M-31 arrestinggear, April 27.

Boom! Here comesthe boom!Ready or not, Iwakuni

Marines show themhow to shakethings up in

Thailand.Page 6-7

Samurais,Red Devils takeit to the turfMatthew C. Perrygirls’ soccer teamtakes on KinnickHigh School heat.Page 11

INSIDE...Marines move up, move outTwo MWSS-171GunnerySgt.’sgetpromotionswith neworders attached.Page 4

policy is a way to help preserve good order and disci-pline within our community.”

According to the commanding officer’s letter, “Thewearing of civilian clothing should be a matter of per-sonal pride. Individuals are considered to be ambas-sadors of the United States and Marine Corps whileserving and/or living in Japan and as such, individualdress should reflect credit upon oneself, the UnitedStates and the Marine Corps.”

The policy is not only for active duty Marines andNavy personnel. It is also for the civilian employeesand dependents, too. If anyone chooses not to followthe guidelines of the policy, they will not be permitted

to use the Station’s facilities.At a recent staff meeting, all Marine Corps Com-

munity Services’ facility managers were provided cop-ies of the dress code in both English and Japanese,said Jamie Wurdinger, MCCS public affairs specialist.

“From now until June 1, MCCS employees whonotice patrons dressed inappropriately will providethe patron a copy of the dress code and a warningthat after June 1, they will be denied service,” saidWurdinger.

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MAJ. MATTHEW D. RAZVILLAS

Station Inspector

The following programs are offered by the Marine CorpsFamily Team Building department. In 1999, General Jonessigned Marine Corps Order 1754.6, which officially establisheda MCFTB program at every Marine Corps installation. TheMCFTB is a division of Marine Corps Community Servicesand supports all family readiness programs aboard the airstation. The MCFTB conducts training, coordinates events,and provides administrative and financial support to programswhich enhance the readiness of military families in Iwakuni.

The Key Volunteer Network is an integral part of thecommander’s official family readiness program and is the pri-mary communication link between the commanding officerand the unit families for the enhancement of mission readi-ness. Since the KVN is an official Marine Corps program, itoperates within a military framework. The commanding of-ficer selects, and appoints in writing, the Key Volunteer Coor-dinator and Key Volunteers.

The Family Readiness Officer is a military member of the

Ask the Inspector unit, appointed in writing by the commanding officer. TheFRO is responsible for providing oversight/coordination forthe CO regarding all family readiness issues, acting as themilitary point of contact for the KVN, providing administra-tive and logistical support, assisting with the recruitment ofKV’s, and maintaining a roster of names, addresses, and phonenumbers.

The Lifestyle Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skillsprogram was implemented in 1996 and is a 10.5-hour orienta-tion to the Marine Corps and Marine Corps family living.There is one LINKS team at each Marine Corps installation.The LINKS mentors are military spouses who volunteer tofacilitate the learning process by using a mentoring style ofpresentation. The climate is informal, with a nurturing andsupportive structure and format. Participants receive real-lifetips, information on Marine Corps culture, and available re-sources to enable them to help themselves. This is a greatway to adjust to the lifestyle they joined when they married aMarine. No-cost childcare is provided by MCCS to partici-pants. While the program was designed with the newly mar-ried spouse in mind, it is open to all spouses, no matter theirexperience level. The program is also open to civilian Ma-rines, as well as other service spouses located aboard Marine

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Combat CorrespondentsLance Cpl. Cristin K. BartterLance Cpl. Lukas J. BlomLance Cpl. Mark Fayloga

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LT. CMDR. BRENT D. JOHNSON

MAG-12 Chaplain

I love working with plants. In manyways, I’m the typical yard guy. No oneelse mows my lawn or cares for the yard.That’s my job, and I like it. There is onesmall problem in that I have hay fever.However, sneezing and itchy eyes donot keep me indoors in the spring. I stillget out there and cultivate the soil, plantthe seeds, water the gardens, and weedthe beds. To me, it is a little slice ofheaven on earth. One of the miracles involved in gar-dening that I enjoy contemplating ishow little I really have to do with thegrowth of plants. I didn’t create theseeds I planted, or actually make theplants to grow. I had nothing to do withthe origin of the water I used on thegarden, and the soil was already in placewhen I selected the site of the lawn andgarden beds. All I do is put togetherthe elements that make up a successfulgarden and tend the plant life thatgrows.

Chaplain’s Corner: Cultivating the Soul The biggest question I ask is whatharvest am I expecting when I sowseeds. Am I expecting beautiful flowersand green grass? I’m certainly not ex-pecting weeds or spindly, dry lookingplants along with brown spots in thelawn. Cultivating the soul is no differ-ent than cultivating a garden. What amI expecting when I practice, or fail topractice, spiritual disciplines in my life? Paul, the author of thirteen of thebooks of the New Testament, used theconcept of sowing quite often in hiswritings about the spiritual responsi-bilities of followers of Jesus Christ. Hewas following the example of Jesus, whoused the image of sowing seeds in hisparables to illustrate how disciplesshould live in the Kingdom of God.

In the book of Galatians, Paul talkedabout reaping a harvest depending onwhat we sow. According to Paul, the answer toanyone’s question of what they willharvest depends on which seeds areused and what kind of care is given tothe soul. There are a lot of people who

resemble overgrown weeds. If there isno care given to the state of a soul, amess will result. Sow selfish habits anda selfish soul will result. Sow spiritualdisciplines that are healthy for any per-son and a healthy spiritual life will re-sult. Just as I have nothing to do with theactual growth of the seeds I plant in myyard, I have nothing to do with thegrowth of the spiritual or fleshly habitsI sow in my life. Yet, I reap the conse-quences of those actions. That is why Ipractice spiritual disciplines designedto cultivate my soul so that God hasroom to work in my life. I do not try tomaster techniques; rather spiritual dis-ciplines become my response to thegrace of God in my life. Spiritual disci-plines are simple to practice, and requirethe disciple to practice them regularly.Inner disciplines include prayer, scrip-ture reading, fasting, and mediation onBiblical texts. Outer disciplines includeworship, fellowship with other believ-ers, and group prayer or Bible study.

see CULTIVATING Page 3

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LANCE CPL. MARK FAYLOGA

Combat Correspondent

Marine Wing Support Squadron 171received a new sergeant major whenSgt. Maj. Grant VanOostrom passed thetorch of leadership to Sgt. Maj. FadriqueTarazon, during a post and relief cer-emony at the Station Drill Field, May13.

During the ceremony, Lt. Col. YoriR. Escalante, MWSS-171 commandingofficer, talked about the qualities andimportance of a sergeant major. He hadthis to say about the incoming sergeantmajor; “Your attitude, abilities and back-ground show that you have the skillsrequired of a sergeant major and I haveno doubt that you will continue to leadthis squadron in the right direction.”

This assignment would not beTarazon’s first trip to Iwakuni. FromMarch to September of 1992 he was de-

ployed here, and said that he lookedforward to coming back.

“I was deployed to Iwakuni in ’92and the current 171 has made a dra-matic turnaround from the former 171,”said Tarazon. “In my eyes, 171 is thepremiere MWSS of the Marine Corpsand I just want to keep charging for-ward in the same direction.”

Tarazon comes to 171 from MarineCorps Reserve Training Center Fresno,Calif. MWSS-473, where he partici-pated in support of Operation IraqiFreedom.

His awards include the Navy Com-mendation Medal, Navy and MarineCorps Achievement Medal, Navy UnitCommendation and the Battle Excel-lence Ribbon, to name a few.

“I’m absolutely looking forward tomy time here,” said Tarazon. “I’ve seenthe professionalism of the Marines of171 and I can’t wait to work with them.”

Sergeant major passes swordVanOostrom will return home

as the sergeant major of Head-quarters and HeadquartersSquadron, Marine Corps AirStation New River, N.C.

“I’m looking forward to re-turning home to my family,” saidVanOostrom. “171 was the firstsquadron I served in as a ser-geant major, and it’s somethingthat I will always remember. Ihave deeply enjoyed getting toknow the Marines of MWSS-171.”

He then left parting wordswith Tarazon saying, “Thesquadron is yours. You are aproven professional and I haveenjoyed our short time together.I only hope you can enjoy yourtime with the Marines of 171 asmuch as I have.”

Lance Cpl. Mark Fayloga

Sgt. Maj. Grant VanOostrom (left) passesthe sword to Sgt. Maj. Fadrique Tarazonduring a post and relief ceremony at theStation Drill Field, May 13.

LANCE CPL. CRISTIN K. BARTTER

Combat Correspondent

The military Housing Department has received twonew quarters managers for the Bachelor Housing Di-vision to assist all visiting or permanent party Stationresidents.

Robert “Kirby” Franklin, a Colorado native, ac-cepted the duties of Permanent Party Housing man-ager on April 18.

“My job is to take care of the people who are sta-tioned here,” Franklin said. “If you are a single, unac-companied service member, I will take care of you.”

Richard Marquez, an Arizona native, became theTransient Quarters manager on March 20, followingfour weeks of the billeting management course. He isresponsible for all temporary additional duty billeting,as well as transient billeting on the Station.

“All of the transient people, contractors, guests orpeople on temporary additional duty come throughme,” Marquez said.

They may be new to the system, but both have theright ideas in mind as to how to perform their duties.

“The people I deal with are only going to be herefor a short amount of time, so I try to meet or exceedtheir needs,” Marquez said. “When we have visitorscome to Iwakuni, our intention is to make sure we leavea lasting impression. We want them to enjoy their stayand accommodations, so they will be glad to return tothe best-kept secret in the Marine Corps.”

“Now, my goal as Permanent Party Housing man-ager is different,” Franklin explained. “I try to makesure the single, unaccompanied service members whoare stationed here have a place where they can feel at

Station Housing Department gets new managershome. I want them to have a place they would want toshow their parents without being embarrassed.”

Franklin, a retired senior chief in the Navy, knowswhat it takes to be committed to excellence.

“I started out in the Navy as an aircraft enginemechanic. That job brings a lot of responsibility andpeople’s lives are on the line every time the aircraftgoes flying. If you’re not committed to excellence,people can die,” Franklin expressed. “When it comesto taking care of people I am totally committed be-cause people are the most important asset to any ac-tivity.”

Marquez, who started his management career in1976, has developed the skills necessary to benefit allvisitors to the Station over the past 25 years. From2000 to 2004 Marquez was a meat department managerin the commissary. He received a Defense Commis-sary Agency Certificate of Appreciation for his hardwork and exceptional performance in that department.

“It’s all about customer service, doing what youcan to provide the best quality of service to our guestsor customers,” said Marquez. “I have always tried toprovide for our customers’ expectations.”

Not only are the residents impressed by their abili-ties, the director of the Bachelor Housing Division,Bill Salter said, “Mr. Franklin and Mr. Marquez wereselected for their newly assigned positions based upontheir knowledge, commitment to excellence and theirwillingness to exceed that level of customer servicewhich our guests expect. Let it also be known thatwhile both of these personnel have been aboard theStation, they have demonstrated the qualities that as-sist in enhancing the overall reputation of the Sta-tion.”

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Sow these disciplines regularlyand God has the fertile ground nec-essary for righteous spiritualgrowth in the lives of his people. Cultivating soil takes work, often

times hard work. It is no differentwith spiritual disciplines. No won-der Paul warned his readers inGalatia to not become weary whiledoing good. Just as I do not allowmy hay fever to stop me from en-joying a garden, no one should al-

NEWS BRIEFSPOWER OUTAGE

There is a scheduled Station wide poweroutage Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thereason for the outage is so necessary repairsand maintenance can be performed on theStation’s Main Power Substation.

SAFETY STANDOWN

There will be a mandatory pre-summersafety standown Tuesday, Wednesday andThursday for all Station personnel. Thebriefs will be 8-10:40 a.m. and 1-3:40 p.m.Marine Aircraft Group 12 and MarineAviation Logistics Squadron 12 briefs willbe located at the MAC dome on Tuesday.Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron,Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, CombatService Support Detachment 36, U.S. CivilService employees and Non-appropriatedfund employees are scheduled to attend thebriefs Wednesday at the Station Chapel.Japanese employees are scheduled forThursday at the Station Chapel.

OFF LIMITS AREA

“Paul and Mike’s Place,” a cafe/barlocated in Naha City, Okinawa Japan is offlimits to all armed forces personnel assignedto Marine Corps Bases Japan, III MarineExpeditionary Force and their families.Those in violation are punishable under theUniform Code of Military Justice.

CORRECTION

In last week’s Torii Teller photo entitled“JMSDF to the rescue,” on page 1, VQ-81was incorrectly identified. The squadron isan Air Reconnaissance Squadron.

low weariness resulting from dayto day concerns and difficulties tostop them from enjoying the po-tential beauty of the spiritual lifecentered on God.

What harvest are you lookingforward to this year?

CHATTERBOXIt is the month of May and do you know what that means? May is StressManagement Month, so we here at the Torii Teller were just wondering -"What do you do to relax?"

“I like to listen to music.Either Usher or Tankbecause their voices arerelaxing.”

“Exercise, watch televi-sion or read. It helps metake my mind off thethings that are stressingme out.”

“Definitely eat. I likepears, the beauty and thetexture is relaxing.”

Pfc.Brittany D.RobinsonAtlanta

Sgt.Sal W.GomezEl Paso,Texas

“I like to lie down andlisten to music or hang outwith my friends.”

Lance Cpl.James M.SullivanHicksville,N.Y.

Pfc.ZacharyL. DavisGallipolis,Ohio

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LANCE CPL. LUKAS J. BLOM

Combat Correspondent

ROYAL THAI AIR STATION,UDON THANI, Thailand — Somepeople grow up chasing dreams ofbeing professional athletes,entertaining thousands with theiragility and strength. Some dream ofbecoming doctors or lawyers in hopesof helping people. For Sgt. Scott L.Campbell, a maintenance controllerwith Marine Fighter Attack Squadron(All Weather) 121, there was only onevision of the future throughout hischildhood — earning the title ofMarine.

“When I was growing up I didn’tplay Army or soldier in the backyard, Iplayed Marine,” said the Amarillo,Tex., native. “I’ve never wanted to doanything else.”

The 23-year-old sergeant began hismilitary education with the Junior Reserve Officers’Training Corps at Caprock High School, where heearned his high school diploma, setting in motionhis desire for military discipline.

“I was really big on marching, drilling andhandling rifles, so ROTC fit me perfectly,” said areminiscent Campbell. “Ultimately, ROTC preparedme for the Marine Corps in a way many Marinesnever get the opportunity to.”

Campbell has been a part of the Green Knightsof VMFA(AW)-121 since July 1, 2000, and hasproven to be an essential piece of the aircraftmaintenance shop as well as the squadron as awhole.

“He’s definitely one of the most stellar MarinesI’ve had the pleasure of working with,” said StaffSgt. Everado Uribelopez, VMFA(AW)-121maintenance controller chief. “He not only learns

From hangar to parade deck,Marine strives for excellence

Lance Cpl. Lukas J. Blom

As a maintenance controller for Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (All Weather)121, Sgt. Scott L. Campbell is in charge of coordinating all maintenance forthe squadron’s F/A-18D aircraft.

his own job, but others as well. It doesn’t matter ifhe has to sacrifice his own personal time, he getsthe job done.”

Using the knowledge learned through JROTC,Campbell was named the Squadron Color Sergeantas a corporal in November of 2001 and holds thebillet to this day.

“I really enjoy doing the Color Guard.Sometimes we get to do shows for VIPs, Generalsand civilians,” said the color sergeant. “I love it.”

Currently deployed here for Cobra Gold 2005,Campbell, along with four other maintenancecontrollers within the Squadron are tasked withcoordinating all maintenance for the 12 F/A-18Daircraft employed by the Green Knights.

The maintenance controllers’ role within theSquadron is to ensure that all maintenance, whicheach aircraft requires to continue to be flight

capable, gets done.Qualified as an Air Crew

Chief for CH-53Ehelicopters, Campbell hashad the desire to fly eversince becoming part ofVMFA(AW)-121. Campbellrecently submitted anenrollment package for theMarine EnlistedCommissioning EducationPackage to pursue hispassion for aviation. Ifapproved for MECEP,Campbell will attend auniversity and study for hisbachelor’s degree. Hehopes to return to theGreen Knights at that point.The only difference is hewill be flying the aircraftinstead of performingmaintenance on them.

“I’ve always wanted to be an officer, but I neverthought I was smart enough to get a collegedegree,” said the aspiring pilot. “My ultimate dreamis to be accepted into MECEP and come back to theGreen Hornets with a flight billet. These people arelike my family. I’d like to stay part of this Squadronas long as possible.”

Throughout Campbell’s almost six-year career inthe Marine Corps he has traveled to more than 20countries and run into numerous stressfulsituations. Through it all his wife, Jessica Campbell,has been a steady source of support.

“Jess is my morale support on everything I do,”said Scott, who has been married to Jessica sinceJanuary of 2003. “When I get nervous or upset shealways says, ‘Don’t worry, everything will be OK.’It’s kind of weird, but whenever she says thateverything always does turn out OK.”

Different routes lead to same destinationLANCE CPL. MARK FAYLOGA

Combat Correspondent

It was a bittersweet event asMarine Wing Support Squadron 171promoted not just one, but twoMarines to the rank of first sergeantduring a promotion ceremony at theStation Parade Deck, May 10.

Gunnery Sgts. Scott E. Cooper andJimmy S. Sanchez, MWSS-171engineers company first sergeant andutilities chief respectively, were bothpromoted to the rank of first sergeant.

However, while they both move upin the Corps they must also move outof Iwakuni. Marine Corps Air StationIwakuni only rates one first sergeant.So the two have received new ordersto Marine Corps Air Ground CombatCenter 29 Palms, Calif.

Cooper departs Iwakuni May 19, tobecome the 3rd Light ArmoredReconnaissance Battalion companyfirst sergeant. Sanchez leaves IwakuniMay 27, to fulfill the role of theCombat Logistics Battalion 7 Com-pany first sergeant. They will leave for29 Palms as first sergeants togetherafter arriving in Iwakuni by verydifferent means. Upon reaching theend of their first enlistment both menmade the decision to stay in the Corpsfor separate reasons.

“Honestly, I planned on gettingout after my first enlistment,” saidCooper. “I knew I was really going tomiss the Corps and then the FTAP(First Term Alignment Program) came

around. As a corporal I wanted toprove that I belonged, so my competi-tive spirit and the fact that I knew Iwould miss being in the Marineshelped sway my decision towardreenlistment.”

A love of the Corps is somethingthat Cooper and Sanchez share andthat love is what influenced Sanchez’sdecision to go the distance.

“Knowing I belonged to some-thing bigger than me, and knowingwhat I was a part of made a difference,is what got me to reenlist,” saidSanchez. “When I was swearing in forthe second time is when I knew; I’mgoing all the way to Sergeant Major.” In order to reach the rank of first

sergeant, it’s recommended a Marinecomplete a tour in a B-billet. The B-billets chosen by the two new firstsergeants is yet another way theytook separate paths to reach the samedestination.

Sanchez lived the dream of manyMarines, and returned to boot camp.However, this time it was as a drillinstructor.

“After knowing that I wanted to bea sergeant major one day I sought outadvice from senior leaders and theyadvised me to fill a B-billet,” saidSanchez. “I chose the drill fieldbecause it better fit my leadershipqualities.”

While Sanchez honed his leader-

BRAKES from Page 1 CATALOG from Page 1

life issue,” said Niedzwiecki. “The most important thing to usis our customers, and now they can take advantage of every-thing that the exchange has to offer.”

The Exchange Catalog, which comes out twice a year, issold for $5 at the MCX and includes a $10 coupon for mer-chandise sold in the catalog.

The smaller catalog supplements, which come out quarterly,are available for free. For more information about the catalogcontact 253-5641.

LANCE CPL. MARK FAYLOGA

Combat Correspondent

There are many great memories to be had duringFriendship Day. Some may look back and rememberthe aerial acrobatics of the aircraft, some mayreminisce about the smile put on a young child’sface after dressing up and taking a photo withMarines.

But two Headquarters and HeadquartersSquadron Marines will be able to recall the Navyand Marine Corps Achievement Medal earned fortheir hard work and preparation to make FriendshipDay a success.

Corporal Forrest K. Winter, accident investiga-tor, and Lance Cpl. Jonathan F. Dupuis, seniorcustoms inspector, received the Navy and Marine

Marines awarded for Friendship Day effortsCorps Achievement Medal during an awardsceremony in the Building One Auditorium, May 12.

Winter served as the traffic coordinator forFriendship Day from March 23 to May 5. Accordingto the award citation, Winter performed his duties inan exemplary and highly professional manner,spending countless hours conducting eventplanning, coordination and execution.

His efforts resulted in a flawless traffic flow forover 3,600 cars, 190 tour buses, 950 motorcycles andthe constant flow of 225,000 pedestrians.

“There was a lot of work that went into thetraffic plan and it was nice to be recognized for myefforts and have people see the work I put into it,”said Winter. “But, it wasn’t just me working. I gotthe mission accomplished thanks to everyoneinvolved in the traffic circulation plan. I couldn’t

have done it without them.”Dupuis served as the customs chief coordinator

for Friendship Day. According to the award citation,Dupuis’ outstanding leadership and keen knowl-edge of United States and Japanese local customslaws proved critical to the overall success of thissignificant geo-political event. His steadfastcommitment to excellence throughout resulted in noJapanese customs violations during the event.

“We worked really hard for Friendship Day andit was a nice surprise to be awarded for it,” saidDupuis. “The Marines in the shop did an outstand-ing job making sure the mission was accomplishedand carried out correctly. I really appreciate my staffnon-commissioned officers and officers for trustingin my abilities and giving me the responsibilitybehind heading customs.”

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installations.The Prevention and Relationship Enhancement

program is a research-based approach to teachingcouples (premarital and married) how to effectivelycommunicate, work together as a team to solve prob-lems, manage conflict without damaging closeness,and preserve and enhance commitment and friendship.

The two-day workshop is conducted regularlyaboard the Station, and open to all SOFA couples.Childcare expenses incurred by the participants arealso authorized to be reimbursed.

The Chaplain’s Religious Enrichment DevelopmentOperation is a retreat program that provides partici-pants the opportunity to develop new perspectives

about their relationships with family and friends, themilitary, and spiritual traditions. The retreats are nocost to participants and are held at nearby resort areasand hotels. They typically go for three days, with thebus departing on a Friday morning and returning onSunday afternoon. Marriage Enrichment Retreats, formarried couples only, and Personal Growth Retreats,for single and unaccompanied service members, areboth offered here.

The Spouses’ Learning Series is a program provid-ing spouses the opportunity to further their personaland professional growth through seminar workshopsand online courses. The seminar entitled “Follow YourDreams While You Follow the Military” is conductedby an outside contractor once per year at each MarineCorps installation and covers effective communica-

tions, teamwork, goal setting, well-being, stress reduc-tion, life/work balance, and taking care of you. It pro-vides spouses with the opportunity to focus on them-selves, reinvigorate their energies and dreams, reducestress, and be more adaptive to their ever-changingmilitary environment.

The workshop also has the added value of helpingspouses be forces for retention rather than separa-tion. Spouses who adopt an attitude of creative andpositive thinking have a positive effect on Marine andfamily readiness and retention. There are also 82 on-line distance-learning opportunities, which are acces-sible through Marine Net free of charge.

For more information about any of these programs,please contact the MCFTB office at 253-3754 or 253-3680.

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Lance Cpl. Mark Fayloga

First Sgts. Scott E. Cooper and Jimmy S. Sanchez, Marine Wing Sup-port Squadron 171 engineers company first sergeant and utilities chiefrespectively, enjoy their first salute as first sergeants during a promo-tion ceremony at the parade deck, May 10.

ship skills on the drill field, Cooperwas busy on recruiting duty ensuringthat there would be fresh recruits forhim to train.

While stationed at Marine CorpsLogistics Base Barstow, Cooper wasselected for recruiting duty.

“I had a great job when I gotpicked for recruiting duty, but I wasn’tupset about it,” said Cooper. “I was ayoung sergeant and had heard a lot ofstories about recruiting, but I wantedto see for myself what it was all about.I went out and found people thatwanted to be Marines. I was all aboutquality as opposed to quantity whilerecruiting.”

After completing their B-billets,both Marines continued to displayoutstanding leadership skills, acommitment to excellence and dedica-tion to the Corps, which resulted inone promotion after another. The twomet for the first time while stationedhere, where they reached the presti-gious rank of first sergeant together.

Sanchez became first sergeant afterdeciding, over 13 years ago, that hewould pursue the rank by fulfilling allthe necessary prerequisites and beinga great Marine.

While Cooper has spent his careerdoing what the Corps asked of him,performing the best he can at hiscurrent rank and moving up when thetime came, which eventually broughthim to first sergeant. They are proofthat the journey to excellence hasmany different paths.

by half of the EAF crew, the other half began anchor-ing the trailer on the south side.

“If the trailers aren’t anchored properly to theground, we could have big problems,” said Lance Cpl.David M. Hammel, MWSS-171 EAF. Under the forceof hydraulically powered jackhammers, 110 four-footlong cruciform stakes were pounded into the ground,55 on each side. Ropes were then connected from eachstake to the trailers.

The M-31 arresting gear cable was certified foruse by an Expeditionary Airfield Services Unitrepresentative hours before aircraft began ar-riving to conduct aviation training during Co-bra Gold 2005.

“The crew was phenomenal,” said Bourg.“The group we brought out here is second tonone in their work performance. With the heatand ground being as hard as it was, they im-provised, adapted and overcame. They did abang-up job.

“The policy has never really been aproblem for Marines,” said Allison.“The only problems that we face arefrom the civilian employees and depen-dents.”

The letter plainly states that Stationresidents are not authorized to wear al-tered, cut, tattered, soiled or sexuallyprovocative clothing. Civilian attirecannot expose undergarments or themidriff. Garments cannot represent any-thing that might be interpreted as of-

fensive to any ethnic, racial, religiousgroup; military service branch, nationor flag.

Garments cannot be sexually sug-gestive or obscene. Hairnets, do-rags,handkerchiefs and nylon socks are allheaddresses that are not permitted atanytime. Hats can only be worn whenoutdoors. Beach or athletic attire andshower shoes are only authorized atpools, fitness centers and recreationareas.

“When it comes to shoes, if you

wouldn’t wear them in the shower thenthey more than likely would be okay towear as civilian attire,” said Allison. “Itis more of a judgment call.”

“I have corrected station residentssporting jerseys that went down to theirknees, females wearing backless tank-tops, and individuals with pants thatliterally hang off of their body,” said Cpl.Sean Grimes, military police. “Marinesknow what they can and cannot wear.It’s the civilians who need to start co-operating, too.”

“If you can look at yourself in themirror and say that you are neat andclean in appearance, then you shouldbe okay,” said Allison. “Thecommanding officer, myself and all otherleadership personnel believe that we areall over here together and we all needto abide by the same rules. A civilianemployee or family member can chooseto cooperate or not. But if they choosenot to, they will not get access to thebase facilities.”

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Explosive Ordnance Disposal Marineswith the Marine Wing SupportSquadron 171, traveled to the NongBua Lam Phu impact range, April 28,to conduct Standoff MunitionsDisposal exercises as well as

demolition training.Located approximately

50 kilometers from theRoyal Thai Air Base UdonThani, the Nong Bua LamPhu impact range main-tains a demolition area,rifle range and an impactarea for aircraft to trainwith air to ground weaponsystems.

“Our first and fore-most mission is to provideconfidant and capableemergency response forexplosive related emergen-cies on the flight line,”said Warrant Officer GregWrubluski, Marine WingSupport Squadron 171EOD officer. “We will alsoconcentrate on conduct-ing bilateral training with the Thai EOD forcesthroughout the exercise.”

Although the EOD Marines had planned onbeginning the day with basic demolition trainingprocedures, they were given the opportunity toapply their skills in a real world situation.

Lying a mere 30 yards from the rifle range wherethey would be conducting training throughout theday, two 40 mm High Explosive bounding rounds saton the side of a small hill in a highly volatile,

Boom shaka laka:Marines share bomb expertisewith Thais at Cobra Gold ‘05

“We madethe worlda safer placefor cows andhumans.”

- GUNNERY SGT. JEFFREY L. NORRIS

MWSS 171, EOD Technician

unexploded state.“The unexploded ordnance was found by the

Thais. It was a local concern of theirs,” said GunnerySgt. Jeffrey Norris, MWSS-171 EOD technician.“They asked us if we could do something with it,and we did. We ended up destroying them bydetonation. It turned out to be good training for us

and a good deal forthem. We madethe world a saferplace for cows andhumans,” saidNorris referring tothe local popula-tion of cattle.

Once the EODtechniciansrendered the areasafe for training,they continuedwith the plan of theday.

They begantraining withelectric andnonelectricdetonationtechniques.

Utilizing radio frequency controls as a detonationtool, the Marines were able to fine-tune their skills inhandling electric blasting caps and radio controlequipment.

Using a timed fuse, which burns at approximately18 inches per minute, they were able to control thedetonations without the aide of any electronicdevices. They also made use of detonation chord,which is chord that contains explosives itself, toconnect numerous pieces of ordnance. An explo-

STORY AND PHOTOS BY

LANCE CPL. LUKAS J. BLOM

Combat Correspondent

Staff Sgt. Mike Nutting, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 explosive ordnance technician, looks through a pair of binoculars to spotwhere the 7.62 mm round has impacted the target down range as Cpl. Tim Teceno, MWSS-171 motor transport operator, fires a M-14Designated Marksmanship Rifle.

Nutting prepares detonation chord and C-4 before he conducts demolition training at NongBua Lam Phu impact range, April 28. The EOD team from MWSS-171 are part of morethan 250 Marines and sailors with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing based at Marine Corps AirStation Iwakuni, Japan, who arrived here April 20 to participate in the joint, combinedCobra Gold 2005 exercise held in Thailand May 2-15.

sion can travel throughdetonation chord at morethan 2100 feet per second,simultaneously triggeringany ordnance connectedto it virtually at the sameinstance.

After breaking forlunch, theEODMa-

An incendiary grenade shoots thick smoke into the skyas it burns a hole in the ground at Nong Bua Lam Phuimpact range. Explosive ordnance technicians oftenutilize incendiaries to burn out explosive ordnancerather than detonate it.rines began to hone their Standoff Munitions Disruption tech-niques with their M-14 Designated Marksmanship Rifle. The DMRis a rifle designed for pinpoint accuracy, making it a valuable toolfor snipers as well as EOD technicians.

“We use the DMR for SMUD,” said Norris. “We areshooting at firing systems on ordnance which are very small

targets, about the size of an egg. Most of the time we’refiring from 100 to 300 yards away, so we need a veryaccurate weapon.”

Equipped with a 10-power scope and trigger andbarrel modifications, technicians are able to diffuseordnance from a safe distance.

“The DMR is also very effective against (Impro-vised Explosive Devices),” said Wrubluski.

The EOD Marines also gaveother Marines and Sailors the

opportunity to fire the DMR andpartake in the demolition

training.“This was the first rifle

I’ve shot in years,” saidPetty Officer 2nd ClassBernard Spraggins, MWSS-171 hospital Corpsman. “Ithough it was a little easier

than the M-16, probably because of the scope. Ilearned how to (battle sight zero) a weapon and thefour safety rules; basically I gained a lot of respectfor the weapon’s capabilities.”

The EOD Marines of MWSS-171 invited anyMarine interested in learning more about the EOD

field to come out with them to actually get a hands onexperience with explosives. The EOD field recentlygot approved to increase manpower by as much as 40percent, and encourage any lance corporal throughsergeant to contact their Station EOD shop or careercounselor.

Warrant Officer Greg Wrubluski, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171explosive ordnance disposal officer, prepares a nonelectric blastingcap, which will ignite an incendiary grenade at the Nong Bua LamPhu impact range.

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OUT THE GATENote: Japanese who do not

speak English may answer thephone numbers provided.

17th Century European PaintingsExhibition

This exhibition, displaying 50pieces of European paintings fromthe collection of Museum John PaulII in Poland, is held at the HiroshimaPrefectural Art Museum nowthrough June 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Anadmission fee is required. The mu-seum is closed on Mondays. For

details, call 082-221-6246.

Hachigamine Rose FestivalThis festival will take place at the

Hachigamine Sogo Park in WakiTown, Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Therewill be stage performances andgames. Three pairs of couples willconduct weddings. A flea marketand booths are scheduled. The ad-mission is free. It may be postponedto May 29 in case of inclementweather. Call 53-2066 for details.

Otake Sunday MarketA market is scheduled Sunday, 10

a.m. to 3 p.m. at Harumi Daiichi

Park, next to You Me Town Otake.Nearly 100 booths will be set up tosell fresh vegetables, fish and more.A flea market will be held at the sametime. The market will not be can-celled in case of rain. Call 53-7175for more information.

Hikari FestivalVisitors can enjoy this festival

Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. aroundthe Hikari city hall. Various events,such as parades, a monkey show, aJapanese drum performance, a danceperformance, and flea market, arescheduled. The admission is free.For details, call 0833-72-1400.

Misc., light blue basset sec-tional couch, full size pull outbed, 2 built in recliners; bed-room set, solid wood,headboard, large dresserwith large mirror; for bothfirst reasonable offer takesit, must sell. Call 253-2001.

Misc., Hewlett Packardprinter, model 697C, $50;wooden one piece enter-tainment center; Chineseantique wooden dresser;Japanese wooden an-tique tansus. Call Cynthiaat 253-2778.

Nissan Skyline, 1991, 2door, turbo charged, newparts, JCI until Aug. 2006,$2,000. Call Dave at 253-5551 dwh or 253-7694 awh.

Mazda MPV, 1990, brownmini van, tinted windows,leather interior, very reli-able, will take paymentsuntil 1st payday in June,all road taxes paid, JCIuntil April 2007, $1,900obo. Call 253-2001.

Mitsubishi Pajero, 1989,7 passenger, AM/FM/CD,

new tires, JCI until Feb.2007, $3,250. Call MSgt.Williams at 253-3955 dwhor 253-2702 awh.

Nissan Skyline , 1993,great condition, low km,well maintained, recyclefees/road tax paid, JCIuntil 2006, $1,800. CallSean or Jolyn at 253-4729dwh or 253-2291 awh.

Harley Davidson UltraGlide Classic, 1988, lowkm, road tax paid, well main-tained, JCI till 2006, $7,500.Call Sean or Jolyn at 253-4729 dwh or 253-2291 awh.

Misc., 27” Emerson colort.v., great condition withremote/manual, 1.5 yearsold, $150 obo; Aiwa NSX-A555 3 CD changer stereosystem, 160mm subwooferspeaker system, AM/FMwith remote/manual, greatcondition, $75 obo. CallShayla Deppen at 253-5244dwh or 253-2949 awh.

English InstructorFor 1 hour per week in yourhome, 4-5 young studentsat ¥1,000 per child. Call 253-3822 dwh or 32-4753 awh.

English InstructorFor off base company, al-ternate one of twoevening classes until midJune then assume bothclasses, experienced andprofessional teacher only.Call 253-2144.

Dental ClinicDenta l Ass i s tan t i sneeded. Call DTC Sito at253-5252 for details.

Citizen Aqualand SCUBADivers Wristwatch

Lost at the Childs GolfClinic, Torii Pines GolfClub, May 9 at 5:30 p.m.This watch is irreplace-able, a military presentationof the Royal AustralianNavy’s Clearance Diversqualification award. Noquestions asked. Call 253-2012 or hand it in to theGolf Shop or PMO.

AUTOMOBILES OTHER ITEMS

FRIDAY - 11 a.m./5 p.m. Relative Values (PG); 2 p.m./8

MOVIE SCHEDULE

FRIDAY - 7 p.m. Beauty Shop (PG-13); 10 p.m. GuessWho (PG-13)SATURDAY - 1-4 p.m. No Movie (Station wide poweroutage); 7 p.m.; Guess Who (PG-13); 10 p.m. BeautyShop (PG-13)SUNDAY - 2 p.m. King Lear Play (Doors open at 1:30p.m.); 7 p.m. Star Wars: Episode III (PG-13)MONDAY - 7 p.m. Guess Who (PG-13)TUESDAY - 7 p.m. Beauty Shop (PG-13)WEDNESDAY - 7 p.m. Star Wars: Episode III (PG-13)THURSDAY - 7 p.m. Be Cool (PG-13)This schedule is submitted by the Sakura Theater and issubject to change. For show times call the Sakura Theaterat 253-5291.

Nurses celebrate 97th birthday

Lance Cpl. Cristin K. Bartter

Navy Nurse Corps officers slice the cake in celebration of their 97thbirthday during the commemoration ceremony hosted at BranchHealth Clinic, May 13. "Navy nurses continue to deploy and servewith distinction in support of the operational missions throughoutthe world, aboard Navy ships and with the Marine Corps," statedVice Admiral Donald C. Arthur, Navy Medical Corps surgeon gen-eral, in a letter.

JOB OPENINGS

p.m. Hellboy (PG-13); 11 p.m./5 a.m. The Last Castle(R); 2 a.m. Stranger Than Fiction (R)SATURDAY - 11 a.m./5 p.m. Cellular (PG-13); 2 p.m./8 p.m.The Day After Tomorrow (PG-13); 11 p.m./5 a.m.Paparazzi (PG-13); 2 a.m. Soul Plane (R)SUNDAY - 11 a.m./5 p.m. Without A Paddle (PG-13); 2p.m./8 p.m. The Perfect Score (PG-13); 11 p.m./5 a.m.Suspect Zero (R); 2 a.m. Walking Tall (PG-13)MONDAY - 11 a.m./5 p.m. Spiderman 2 (PG-13); 2 p.m./8p.m. Brown Sugar (PG-13); 11 p.m./5 a.m. Life Aquatic(R); 2 a.m. Texas Chainsaw Massacre (R)TUESDAY - 11 a.m./5 p.m. Around The World In 80 Days(PG); 2 p.m./8 p.m. Beyond The Sea (PG-13); 11 p.m./5a.m. Miracle (PG); 2 a.m. Terminator 3 (R)WEDNESDAY - 11 a.m./5 p.m. Little Black Book (PG-13); 2p.m./8 p.m. The Forgotten (PG-13); 11 p.m./5 a.m.Alexander (R); 2 a.m. Vanilla Sky (R)THURSDAY - 11 a.m./5 p.m. 13 Going On 30 (PG-13); 2p.m./8 p.m. The Incredibles (PG); 11 p.m./5 a.m. HideAnd Seek (R); 2 a.m. All About The Benjamins (R)

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

CHRO Trainingn Organizational Communication: Effective Pre-sentations : June 20-22, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.n How To Catch Yourself “Leading Right”: Aug.24-26, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information andnominations, call 253-6828 or send e-mail toshiomuram.jp@iwakuni.usmc.mil. Classes will be heldat CHRO training room. Building one, Room 102.

Club Iwakunin Hip-Hop and R&B Dance Party: May 27, 8 p.m.all ranks in the Club Iwakuni Ballroom. Adults only. Call253-3727 for more information.

MCX (253-5641)n JVC Sale: Now through Thursday.n Memorial Day Sale: Thursday through May 30.Discount on Coleman products.

Single Marine Program (253-3585)n Universal Studios: May 29, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. $20transportation fee due at sign up. Bring yen for admis-sion, lunch and souvenirs.

School Age Center (253-4769)n Camp Adventure 2005: Registration is open con-tinuously throughout the summer for Camp Adventure2005. The camp, on the Station, is open to children agesfive, who are enrolling in kindergarten next school year,to 12-years-old. The cost is based on your total familyincome. The camp operates from June 20 to Aug. 19.

Youth & Teen Center (253-6454)n Monthly Birthday Party: May 28, 3-5 p.m. Cel-ebrate your birthday with cake and ice cream for every-one as we honor the members born this month.

Thrift Savings PlanThursday, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn why it’s beneficialto invest in the Thrift Saving Plan. Call 253-6250 fordetails.

PCS With Success WorkshopThursday, 1-3 p.m. The Station departments providetips to help you prepare for your return to the UnitedStates or transfer to your next duty station. For moreinformation, call 253-3311.

Survival Japanese ClassMonday to May 27, 11:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. Register inadvance. To sign up, call 253-6165, visit Building 411,room 101, or e-mail kiharayo@usmc-mccs.org. The classwill be held in room 125.

University of Maryland University CollegeRegistration for term V, 2004-2005 is now through May27. Students must take a placement test prior to register-ing for Math and English. Course offerings include His-tory, Speech, English and Math. Stop by CommunityServices Building, room 110 or call 253-3494 for moreinformation.

High School Baseball 2005-2006There will be a meeting for next year’s high school stu-dents thinking about participation in Matthew C. PerryHigh School Baseball in the 2005-06 school year andtheir parents. The meeting will be held at the high schoolin Building 555, room 159, Tuesday, 6 p.m. Agenda itemswill include game schedule, practices and conditioning,participation costs, volunteering; player, parent andSponsor/coach responsibilities.

WIC OverseasThe WIC Overseas office has moved to Building 411room 227. The phone number is 253-4928.

OTHER

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LANCE CPL. LUKAS J. BLOM

Combat Correspondent

ROYAL THAI AIR STATION, UDONTHANI, Thailand — More than 60 Marinesand sailors with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wingaccompanied the Marine Aircraft Group 12chaplain and Single Marine Program during acommunity relations visit to the Udon ThaniHome for Girls Orphanage, May 11.

“The Marine Corps has a reputation ofoutreach to the needy, poor and forgotten,”said Navy Lt. Joseph D. Reardon, MAG-12chaplain. “We’re continuing that tradition inCobra Gold ’05 by allowing the Marines toshow love and kindness to those who havenot known a lot of consolation.”

Driving nearly 30 minutes outside the city,the Marines and sailors arrived at theorphanage to the welcoming smiles of morethan 100 children without families. Thechildren escorted the Marines into a largeclassroom where they had a special perfor-mance lined up for the curious Americans.

Looking like porcelain ballerinas dressedin pink tutus, a group of six girls 3 to 6 yearsold, shyly walked to the front of the room toshow the giant Marines the dance routine they hadbeen working on for the past few weeks.

“Everything was very well choreographed, andthe Marines seemed to agree judging by the loudapplause at the end of their performance,” saidReardon. “One little girl, Nid, who is about 2 and a

half years old, just stole the show,” said Reardon ofthe tiny girl who never left his side throughout theinteraction.

Nid, a very happy and active toddler, was livingin prison with her mother, convicted of drug dealingand use, until a Thai televisionprogram did a story on Thaiprisons allowing inmates to keepcustody of their children whileincarcerated. Once the showaired, the orphanage arranged totake care of the infant. This isnot an unusual situation for thechildren of the orphanage, whichmade the Marines’ visit special.

When the Thai children werefinished with their performances,it was the Marines and sailorsturn to steal the show.

Moving outside for ice creamand games, the children and theAmericans were still a little shyand unsure on how to act around each other. Thatquickly changed when toys were introduced to theequation. One small group of Marines, who went to

Service members take time out for kidsthe local convenience storebefore the trip to the orphan-age, bought all the squirtguns and toys the store hadin stock.

“We wanted to spoil thekids,” said Lance Cpl. RobertCotterell, Marine WingSupport Squadron 171expeditionary airfieldcrewmember. “We don’t comehere often, and they don’t getspoiled very often. When webrought out the toys it waslike piranhas in water. Thesekids really don’t haveanything and there’s nobodywilling to give them things. Itwas really heartbreaking. Iwish we would have broughtmore.”

With their secret weap-ons in hand, the children ranaround using the Marines forcover and target practice withtheir new water pistolsleaving most of the Marines

water logged for the bus ride home.“This event just transformed into an old-

fashioned family reunion,” said Reardon. “Everyonewas playing volleyball, soccer, ping pong, kickball,squirt gun fights and many Marines were carryingtwo or three children at a time on their shoulders.”

Along with having agood time with the kids,the chaplain and SingleMarine Program alsoprovided the childrenwith 12 full boxes ofclothes and countlesstoys.

“This made thedeployment,” saidCotterell. “We gotgood training out here,rode elephants andbasically had a lot offun, but spending timewith these kids made

the deployment. It allows us to step out of the boxand let down our green side and just play with thekids.”

Lance Cpl. Karim D. Delgado

Petty Officer 3rd Class Christian Camacho offers a 1-year-old Thai boya stuffed doll at the Children’s Center House of Prayers orphanage.The orphanage is home to 10 children whose ages range from 10 monthsto 7 years old. Camacho is a corpsman with Combat Logistics Com-pany C, Combat Logistics Regiment-7, Combined Marine Forces Head-quarters, Cobra Gold.

LOST

Lance Cpl. Lukas J. Blom

Lance Cpl. Christopher Vaughn, Marine Avia-tion Logistics Squadron 12 ordnance techni-cian, hands a young girl an ice cream coneduring a community relations visit to the UdonThani Home for Girls Orphanage.

Lance Cpl. Karim D. Delgado

A 3-year-old Thai boy laughs as heswings on a swing set at theChildren’s Center House of Prayers.

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Nihongo de...

Week Of May 23-27Monday – Corn Dogs, Baked Beans, Cheddar Crackers, CrispyPotato Wedges, Fresh Fruit, MilkTuesday – Ravioli with Meatsauce, Tossed Garden Salad,Ranch Dressing, Garlic Bread, Chilled Peaches, Cookie, MilkWednesday – Chicken Burrito, Lettuce & Tomato, Spanish Rice,

Fresh Fruit, Brownie, MilkThursday – Hamburger on a Bun, Lettuce, Tomato & Pickles,Curly Fries, Awesome Applesauce, Rice Krispie Treat, MilkFriday – Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Tossed Garden Salad, RanchDressing, Chilled Peaches, Cookie, Milk

M. C. Perry School Lunch Menus

Mess Hall Lunch MenusWeek Of May 23-37Monday – Sauerbraten, Caribbean Catfish, SteamedRice, Oven Browned Potatoes, Red Beans, CalicoCabbage, Brown Gravy, Fresh CroissantsTuesday – Spicy Baked Fish, Szechwan Chicken,O’Brien Potatoes, Noodles Jefferson, French Fried

Cauliflower, Broccoli Parmesan, Brown Gravy,Cheese BiscuitWednesday – El Rancho Stew, Caribbean Chicken,Steamed Rice, Noodles Jefferson, Brussel Sprouts,Simmer Corn, Corn BreadThursday – Pineapple Chicken, Liver and Onions,

Steamed Rice, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Okra andTomato Gumbo, Green Bean Southern Style, ChickenGravyFriday – Lemon Baked Fish, Beef Stroganoff,Potatoes Au Gratin, Grilled Cheese Sandwich,Cauliflower Combo, Black Eyed Peas, Chicken Gravy

CHAPEL RELIGIOUS SERVICES

Roman CatholicSaturday

4:30 p.m. Confession5:30 p.m. Mass

Sunday8:45 a.m. Mass10:05 a.m. CCD

ProtestantSunday

9 a.m. Sunday School & AdultBible Fellowships

10:15 a.m. Non-DenominationalChristian Worship

11:45 a.m. Gospel Worship Service

Cooperative Chapel MinistriesWednesday

6:30 p.m. AWANA Children’sProgram

3rd Saturday8 a.m. Men’s Fellowship Breakfast

LAY LED RELIGIOUS SERVICES

JewishFriday

6 p.m. Shabbat Service

Seventh-Day Adventist2nd & 4th Saturday

9:30 a.m. Sabbath School/Worship

EpiscopalSunday

7 p.m. Worship Service

Church of ChristSunday

10:30 a.m. Worship ServiceWednesday

7 p.m. Bible Study

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day SaintsWeekdays

6:30 a.m. SeminarySunday

1 a.m. Priesthood, Relief Society &Sunday School

3 p.m. Sacrament Meeting

OTHER SERVICES

IslamicFriday

12 p.m. Prayer

To confirm current schedule ofservices at the Marine MemorialChapel, call 253-3371.

STORY AND PHOTOS BY

LANCE CPL. CRISTIN K. BARTTER

Combat Correspondent

The Kinnick High School RedDevils girls’ soccer team dominatedthe Matthew C. Perry High SchoolSamurai, 3-0, at the M.C. Perrysoccer field, May 13.

The Samurai, who have yet towin a game, fought hard with quicksidesteps and solid shots, but wereunable to score against the RedDevils who are 7-4-2.

The first half of the game waslike a pendulum swing, the ballgoing from one side of the field tothe other. With time running shortin the end of first half, MarikoWood, Red Devils forward, kicked awell aimed cross to Lisa Murray,Red Devils forward and three-yearstarter, who crashed it in for theirfirst goal, setting the tempo for thegame.

“The team captain, Lisa Murray,gives 150 percent every time,” saidNico Hindie, coach of the RedDevils. “She is really fast and hasgot a lot of skills.”

The Samurais defense heldtogether strong throughout thefirst half of the game. Unfortu-nately, the offense couldn’tpressure the Red Devils goal longenough to capitalize.

Red Devils blaze over Samurai, 3-0

ABOVE: Lisa Murray, Red Devils forward, side steps around Sarah Mayer, Samuraisforward, and races down the field to the Samurais goal. Her skills kept constant pres-sure on the opposing team for most of the game. BELOW: Leizel Spencer, Red Devilsdefense, fights Sabrina Leckemby, Samurais left and center mid, for the soccer ball atM.C. Perry's soccer field, May 13.

In the middle of the secondhalf of the game, Franie Zukowski,mid forward for the Red Devils,made a solid kick to the goal,which was intercepted by JoanneEnriquez, the Samurais goalie.When Enriquez tried getting theball to a fellow team member it wasretaliated with a kick to the goal

from CynthiaEvans, forwardfor the RedDevils.

Accordingto Murray, theSamurais haveimprovedsubstantially from theprevious year whenthe Red Devils haddefeated them 14-0.

“Iwakuni is lookingsurprisingly impressiveout there. They are

really hustling and are giving us quitea game,” said Hindie during the firsthalf of the game. “I think that we willcome out ahead, but Iwakuni isplaying very well today. They cameout here confident and you can tellthey really don’t want to lose.”

Although unableto get a goal, theSamurais never letthe score lower theirspirits or stop theirmotivation.

“I think we didawesome! We keptthe level of competi-tion up there,” saidEnriquez. “It took alot of dedication andpersistence. We justkept going no matterhow far back we wereduring the game.” As practice makesperfect, both teamswere aware that thisgame was a smallglint of the Far Eastcompetition onTuesday.

“I think that wewill contend at FarEast,” said Hindie.

“We are a fairlyyoung squad thisyear, but we areconfident that weare going to go outthere and get amedal.” Although theymay have lost thistime around theSamurais havehigher hopes forthe upcoming bigcompetition. “Far East isgoing to be adifferent ballgame,” said Chris

Anderson, coach for the Samurais.“Every team we have played duringthe year we won’t be playing at theFar East tournament. We really don’tknow what our competition is going tobe like but I think that we are going todo really well there.”

Franie Zukowski (left), Red Devils midfielder,puts pressure on Gabriela Pacheco, Samuraisforward, who has control of the ball.

OUTDOOR POOLS OPENBoth all ranks outdoor pools open May 28. The Main Pool hours of

operation that weekend, including Memorial Day, are noon to 6 p.m. Thehours for the all ranks pool at Club Iwakuni that weekend, including Me-morial Day, are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

INTRAMURAL SUMMER BASKETBALLCoaches meet Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. in the IronWorks Gym Wellness room.

For more details, call 253-5051.

UNIT PT COORDINATORS INSTRUCTOR COURSEJune 22, 1-4 p.m. Unit PT Coordinators learn how to educate Marines

and sailors on basic nutrition, assist them on basic strength training pro-grams and fat burning cardiovascular exercises and more. Sign up by June21. Call 253-5051 for further details.

MEMORIAL DAY 5-KILOMETER FUN RUNMay 27, 11 a.m. The race on the seawall kicks off at the IronWorks

Gym and is open to all Station residents. Winners for the Men’s and Women’sOpen, Men’s 35+, and Women’s 35+ Race receive trophies. Trophies arealso awarded to the first and second place units, who will receive $100 and$75 for their party fund. All participating units receive 20 points toward thePresident’s Challenge. Sign up today at the IronWorks Gym front desk. Fordetails, call 253-5051.

OSHIMA ISLAND HIKINGMay 28, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy this very scenic hike on Monjuyama

Ridge with a spectacular view of the inland sea of Japan and surroundingislands. Bring a sack lunch and water. Alcohol is not allowed on the trip.Open to the first 24 patrons to sign up at IT&T. The hike is appropriate forbeginners and average hikers. For details, call 253-3822.

IWAKUNI SPORTS SCENE

PAGE 12 SPORTSTORII TELLER, MAY 20, 2005

STORY AND PHOTOS BY

LANCE CPL. MARK FAYLOGA

Combat Correspondent

The ocean is one ofthe last greatadventures left on

the planet. Just 60 feetbelow the surface anddivers feel like they are onanother planet. Japan ishome to some of the mostspectacular diving in theworld. Scuba diving offerspeople the opportunity todive into a whole newworld.

Station residents cannow satisfy their appetitefor exploration by enrollingin the Open Water Certifica-tion Class, which iscurrently being offered atMarine Corps CommunityServices IronWorks Gym,here.

“The underwaterenvironment, aquatic lifeand weightlessness ofdiving is amazing,” said TimV. Bailes, National Association of UnderwaterInstructors course director. “There’s nothing like thefeeling you get while underwater. When you’re thatweightless, every bone in your body feels different.It’s as if all the stress on your body is lifted from

Diving offers view to a new world

you.”The class, which is open to all Station residents

12 and older, is one week long and begins everyMonday. Classes are Monday throughFriday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. atIronWorks and onSaturday andSunday classconsists ofbeach tripsand normallybegins at 6a.m. and lastabout 6 hours.

Studentsbecome MAUI certifiedOpen Water Divers afterpassing a swim qualification, scuba skilltest and a written exam.

The certification lasts for a lifetime and is valid allover the world. The class cost $260 to cover the costof educational materials, gear rental, travel fees,open water dives, confined water dives and certifica-

tion.“For anyone

who has ever beeninterested in scuba,this class is a greatopportunity,” saidMichael J. Duenas,MCCS skin divinginstructor. “This class is veryaffordable and is agreat learningexperience.” The courseinstructor, Bailes, hascertified over 500divers and formerlytaught diving at theUniversity of Texas.

According toBailes, the class isvery affordablecompared to most allother classes and thecurriculum is topnotch. “Other instructorsmay try to lure you inwith a two or threeday quick course,”

said Bailes. “But, our class has a very high level ofinstruction and our students leave class confident intheir diving ability.”

According to Duenas, the class isan enjoyable experience and

Marines have never hadtrouble with the

physical aspect,but studentsare urged tostudy hard,not only to

pass the writtenexam but also to

ensure safety whilediving. The class

covers the scenarios in whichsomething can go wrong, and conducts

confined diving exercises before diving in the ocean.“The class is a lot of fun,” said Douglas L.

Downing, scuba student. “I’ve learned a lot andthey have done a great job covering all scenarios ifsomething went wrong and how to handle it. In just

one week my swimmingability has improved.” The class will beoffered every Mondayuntil the final week ofclass begins on June 2.

Ironworks also offersclasses to become anadvanced diver and arescue class to allcertified open waterdivers. The MCCSaquatics departmentrents diving equipmentto divers.

For more information,or to sign up for theclass, call 253-6058.

ABOVE: Students of the Open Water Certifi-cation Class, warm up for the class by pullingone another across the pool, May 11. RIGHT:Students listen attentively, as Tim V. Bailes,National Association of Underwater Instructorscourse director, teaches a class on divingskills. Bailes has certified over 500 divers.

Brian S. McGuire (left) and Samuel P. Delarosa, students of the Open Water CertificationClass, warm up with a few laps in the pool at the Marine Corps Community Services Iron-Works Gym, May 11.