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Lance Cpl. Matthew A. Dennyokinawa marine staff

CAMP FOSTER — Service members fly in and out of Okinawa every day, but some don’t make their flight because of prohibited items in their baggage.

There have been incidents recently where Marines flying on a commercial airline were stopped by security because they had prohibited items in their bag-gage, said Lloyd M. Logan, U.S. Military Customs inspector with the Provost Marshall Office for Marine Corps Bases Japan.

Maj. Gen. (select) William Beydler, commanding general for 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, said Marines need to understand the importance of following rules and regulations for carrying items on a commercial aircraft.

At no time are government ammuni-tion, weapons, chemicals, explosives, flammable materials or compressed con-tainers allowed on a commercial flight, said Logan.

Weapons can be anything from a bayo-net, pocket knife, sword or anything with a sharp edge to a handgun, paintball gun, shotgun or anything that fires projectiles, Logan explained.

“Any Marine that has government ammunition in his possession is guilty of stealing,” said Beydler. “You are taught it in all entry level schools; you don’t leave ranges with ammunition.”

“Having ammunition in baggage is counter to everything the Marine Corps is about, and that’s security of our citizens,” Beydler stated. “You put people at risk by diverting attention to somebody who’s supposed to hold the highest of standards, and now they are consuming a resource that could be applied to those that mean us harm.”

“Marines need to focus on what we are supposed to do, and that is defend life and liberty,” he added.

“These actions put people at risk and it sends exactly the wrong message of what we are about as Marines,” Beydler

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Department of Defense Comprehensive Review Working Group

Service members now have the opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns at the upcoming Informa-tion Exchange Forum when members from the DoD Comprehensive Review Working Group visit Marine Corps Bases Japan/III Marine Expeditionary Force, Thursday.

For the last few months, the Comprehensive Review Working Group has been conducting IEFs at military installations around the world as a means to obtain the input of service members and their families on issues associated with the proposed repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law, including impacts, if any, on military

readiness, military effectiveness and unit cohesion, recruiting/retention and family readiness.

Three one-hour forums will be held in the Camp Foster Theater Thursday. Service members who are randomly selected will receive notification to attend the IEF through their command. Personnel can also volunteer to attend. If interested in participating, contact your supervisor or your command’s Inspector General Office. One forum will be available to spouses of any rank, who need not attend with their spouse. No one will be allowed in without a valid military/family member identification card.

The working group encourages participants to engage in open and honest discussions. Participants

‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ reviewed on island

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1st Lt. Jordan R. Cochranokinawa marine staff

POHANG AIRFIELD, Republic of Korea — Approximately 300 Ma-rines and sailors from 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expe-ditionary Force, participated in the readiness exercise “Invincible Spirit” in and around the East Sea

July 25-28 to demonstrate Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance resolve, capability and interoperability, as well as the U.S. commitment to regional security.

III MEF leadership chose to move some of its 1st MAW organic assets from forward-stationed bases on Okinawa and mainland Japan to the Korean peninsula

in order to hone its expertise in rapidly deploying Marine forces to expeditionary locations, ac-cording to Col. John M. Jansen, assistant chief of staff, G-3, 1st MAW, III MEF.

In a span of eight days, Marines and sailors of 1st MAW planned and executed a self-deployment

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A U.S Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Squadron 542, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force, takes off from the new runway aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 24. VMA-542 has deployed multiple aircraft to Pohang, Republic of Korea, in support of Exercise Invincible Spirit. Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Burke

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Gunnery Sgt. J. L. Wright Jr.okinawa marine staff

During my career, I’ve had the privi-lege of serving on the drill field, recruiting duty, and at Officer Can-

didate School. Each of those duties had its unique mission; however, each presented a similar theme to those being trained – Ma-rines take care of their own.

While Marines are doing a great job of implementing this trait in combat, I think we are giving

up an opportunity to do the same here in garrison.

As I drive around the various camps on Okinawa, I always notice two things that really bother me: first is the number of Ma-rines hailing a taxi or waiting on a bus; the second is the number of cars that drive right past them.

Being on Okinawa presents leaders with a unique set of challenges. Most of the young Marines are on their first enlistment and serving their first tour secluded from fam-ily and the typical state-side luxuries. This usually translates into homesickness and low morale.

We as leaders should seize every opportu-nity to reach out to these young Marines and look out for their well-being. Offering them a short ride is a perfect chance for us to do so.

Not only does this give us an opportu-nity to demonstrate we are willing to help one another, but it also gives us a chance to reach out and provide some counsel or words of encouragement to these young Marines.

Recently, I picked up a young man who was tasked with driving four 7-ton trucks from Camp Hansen to Camp Foster. Each time, he dropped the vehicle off at the mo-tor pool and had to walk to the bus stop near the exchange to catch the bus back to Hansen.

I offered the young private first class a ride and had a brief discussion along the way,

only to find out he had never been offered a ride in the three months he had been here.

This Texas-born Marine told me he was having some difficulty getting snapped into his new job and asked for my advice on how he could make a better impression on his leadership. I offered him some words of advice, and he seemed to really understand what I was saying.

By offering this young Marine a ride I was able to do what Marine leaders are fa-mous for: probe Marines to find out what’s going on in their lives, ensure they have the correct information to make a sound judgment call and offer some input on how they can tackle their issues.

Everyone has their reasons for joining the Marine Corps. Some people volunteer because it is a fam-ily tradition to serve; others join because they want to learn a skill; and some want to build a solid foundation that will set them up for success in the future.

Regardless of why individuals enlist or get commissioned, every Marine learns up front it is our moral re-sponsibility to look out for one another. I challenge every noncommissioned officer, staff NCO and of-ficer to accomplish this in a less conventional way.

Stop driving your empty seven-passenger minivans around base, and fill the seats with those who need our help.

Wright is the press chief for the Okinawa Marine.

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July 31, 1950: Masan and Chinju, South Korea, fell to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Army during the Korean War.

August 1, 1944: After nine days of fighting in a battle termed “the perfect amphibious operation of World War II,” Maj. Gen. Harry Schmidt, commander of V Amphibious Corps, declared the is-land of Tinian of the Northern Marianas Islands secured. The combination of surprise, heavy pre-assault bombard-ment, and effective logistical support was responsible for Tinian’s recapture with a much lower casualty rate (344 killed and 1,550 wounded) than had been experienced in previous landings.

August 2-3, 1950: 1st Provisional Marine Brigade arrived in Pusan, South Korea during the Korean War.

August 3, 1950: Eight Corsairs of Ma-rine Fighter Squadron 214, the famed “Black Sheep” squadron of World War II, launched from the USS Sicily and executed the first Marine aviation mis-sion in the Korean War in a raid against enemy installations near Inchon. After the Vought F4U Corsairs delivered their incendiary bombs and rockets on their targets, the Marines concluded their greeting to the communist troops with a series of strafing runs.

August 5, 2004: A cease-fire signed in June between members of radi-cal Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr’s Muqtada Militia and Iraqi officials in Iraq ended when the militia launched attacks against Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Iraqi security forces in Najaf, Iraq. The gun-men violated international laws of war by using the Imam Ali-Shrine and neighboring cemetery to strike against the Marines and Iraqi National Guards-men. Within a week, Marines had surrounded the captured mosques and continued to increase pressure on the entrenched militia. Fighting in the city finally ended on Aug. 28.

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Gunnery Sgt. Cindy Fisherokinawa marine staff

CAMP FOSTER — Marine Corps Bases Japan and III Marine Ex-peditionary Force Marines and sailors are unofficial ambassa-dors for the United States every time they leave base for liberty, and courtesy patrols help ensure they are good ambassadors, says a MCBJ sergeant major.

As ambassadors, it is impera-tive Marines and sailors exhibit positive behavior – both on duty and off duty – that reflects well upon the military; this is an ob-ligation, said Sgt. Maj. Cevet A. Adams, MCBJ sergeant major.

Courtesy patrols, as outlined in chapter five of MCBJ/III MEF Order 1050.7 Liberty Campaign Order, are a preventive measure intended to help service members, he explained.

The patrols do this by deter-ring off-base misconduct through immediate leadership, assistance and guidance to service members on liberty, he added.

The Marine Corps and its lead-

ership take any incident or alle-gation of misconduct by Marines and sailors seriously, according to the order.

“Any acts of misconduct by (status of forces agreement) mem-bers only helps to tarnish the U.S./Japanese relationship,” Ad-ams said.

During courtesy patrols, a com-mand program first established in 1997, teams of three to four service members rove four desig-nated off-base liberty areas: He-noko District near Camp Schwab, Kin District near Camp Hansen, Kadena Gate 2/Chuo Park Avenue District near Kadena Air Base and Futenma-Kitamae-American Vil-lage District near Camp Foster.

Patrol members, clad in Ser-vice “C” uniforms, are expected to monitor the behavior of SOFA personnel in these d ist r ic ts to include monitoring off lim-its establishments, upholding liberty buddy and liberty card policy, maintaining liberty cur-few regulations, ensuring service members wear appropriate civil-ian attire and preventing alcohol

abuse and illegal consumption. “Patrol members must be ap-

proachable, always on the alert for any potential incidents of miscon-duct, ready at all times to provide assistance to SOFA members and local community establishment owners,” Adams said.

The patrols are not a police force but instead aimed at defus-ing potentially volatile situations before they get out of hand, ac-cording to the order. Courtesy patrol members are instructed to contact the appropriate military law enforcement in any situation they cannot resolve.

The camp commanders closest to each area take responsibility for coordinating the patrols of their area.

The order mandates patrols be conducted Fridays, Saturdays and holiday periods from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. and allows camp command-ers to establish additional patrol hours within their areas.

The program has been success-ful in past years and continues to be beneficial to local communi-ties, according to the order.

“If we are able to stop or pre-vent any acts of misconduct from occurring out in the local community, this will continue to build a positive relation with the Okinawan community,” Adams said.

The courtesy patrol program has been supported by Okinawa agencies as well.

“The courtesy patrols have been implemented with the co-operation and concurrence” of the Okinawa Prefectural Govern-ment, Okinawa Prefecture Police, Okinawa Defense Bureau and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of the Cooperative Working Team, according to the order.

Having this military presence within the local communities frequented by MCBJ and III MEF personnel sends a positive mes-sage to these communities, said Adams.

“The presence of cour tesy patrol helps to send the message that we do not tolerate negative behaviors and any incidents of this nature will be dealt with promptly,” Adams said.

Weekend patrols intended to promote courtesy

Pfc. Garry J. Welchokinawa marine staff

CAMP SMEDLEY D. BUTLER, OKI-NAWA, Japan — Maj. Gen. Mary Ann Krusa-Dossin relinquished command of Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler to Maj. Gen. (select) Peter J. Talleri July 23, during a change of command ceremony here.

“I consider Okinawa a second home,” said Talleri. “It is an honor to serve side-by-side with the kindest,

most courteous and peace loving people on the face of the earth — the Okinawans.”

Talleri is from Butler, Penn., and was commissioned in May 1979 following graduation from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. He was subsequently assigned to the 1st Marine Division where he served as a platoon commander and supply officer for 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment.

Upon taking command of MCB

Camp Butler, Talleri began his fourth tour of duty in Okinawa, Japan. From 1986 to 1988 he was assigned to 3rd Supply Bn., 3rd Force Service Support Group where he served as the Supply Company commander and officer-in-charge of the Supported Activities Supply System Management Unit.

From 1994 to 1997, Talleri served with Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing as the group supply and logistics officer.

Talleri has deployed to the Central Command theater multiple times in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. From 2001 to 2003, Talleri served as the Chief, logistics and transformation automation division, within the logis-tics directorate, at United States Cen-tral Command and deployed to the Middle East for Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

From 2003 to 2005, Talleri com-manded 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Force Service Support Group. He deployed to Iraq for a second time in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and to Haiti for Operation Secure Tomorrow.

July 2005 to June 2006 he served as the assistant chief of staff, G-4,

U. S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command and again deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

During Talleri’s most recent tour to Okinawa, July 2006 to June 2008, he commanded 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

“That my boss (Lt. Gen. Terry G. Robling) gave me the opportunity to come out here is a great honor,” he said.

Prior to taking command here, Talleri served as the commander of the Defense Logistics Agency’s Defense Distribution Center in Pennsylvania.

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Maj. Gen. (select) Peter J. Talleri accepts command of Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler from Maj. Gen. Mary Ann Krusa-Dossin July 23 during a change of command ceremony. Photos by Cpl. Rebekka S. Heite

Maj. Gen. (select) Peter J. Talleri speaks about his return to Okinawa during the Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler change of command ceremony July 23.

Krusa-Dossin passes flag at ceremony

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Lance Cpl. J Navaokinawa marine staff

CAMP FOSTER — Most Marines remember their first encounter with a hard-nosed, crossed-armed leatherneck sporting a cam-paign cover and his incessant concern with hydration. Entry-level Marines habitually drink nearly a dozen quarts of water on a daily basis during strenuous physical train-ing. However, proper hydration is equally important to Marines once they hit the Fleet Marine Force.

Summertime on Okinawa brings tremen-dous temperatures and high humidity, in-creasing the need for proper hydration when engaged in outdoor activities.

“Because Okinawa is hot and humid, there is more of a necessity to hydrate than in other places, especially when the sun is out,” said Seaman Charlie Tucker, hospital corpsman, 3rd Medical Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Another reason Marines should increase their level of water intake is to compensate for the lost electrolytes and fluids during physical training, said Petty Officer 2nd Class Leonard Thomas, a hospital corpsman at Evans Medi-cal Clinic on Camp Foster.

Staying hydrated also helps Marines get the most out of their workouts and prevents heat-related injuries.

Marines should begin hydrating several days prior to PT sessions in order to stave away heat-related illnesses. Which means, for many, hydration is a constant chore.

Heat-related illnesses include heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Heat cramps are muscle cramps that occur during strenuous physical activities or pro-longed work in a hot environment. Muscles may cramp, spasm or jerk involuntarily.

“Muscle cramps occur when you sweat ex-cessively and don’t replace the nutrients and sodium that the muscles have lost,” Thomas said.

Heat exhaustion occurs after continuous exposure to high temperatures and inad-equate replacement of f luids. Symptoms include headaches, dizziness, nausea, rapid breathing and cool and moist skin.

If heat exhaustion remains untreated it can develop into heat stroke, a type of hyper-

thermia where the body is no longer able to maintain a normal temperature.

“Heat stroke is a real medical emergency and needs to get treated immediately,” Thom-as said. “If it’s not treated it could result in brain damage or even death.”

While heat-related illnesses can be preva-lent in a climate like Okinawa’s, the easiest way to prevent it is by “staying hydrated,” said Tucker. For more information about heat related injuries or proper hydration, refer to Marine Corps Order 6200.1E W/CH 1, “Marine Corps Heat Injury Prevention.”

happilY eVer after: quarterlY 1-daY marriage-Building workshop

The Chaplains’ Religious Enrichment Development Operation will conduct a quarterly 1-day marriage-building workshop based on the Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program Aug. 20. The workshop will be held at the Chapel Center building 445 on Camp Foster. Child care is provided.

Couples will learn what makes for a happy and successful marriage relationship. They will gain greater communication skills to help bridge their differences and build even stronger bonds to one another.

Registration is first come, first served through Aug. 17. Call 645-3041 or e-mail CREDO.mcbb.fct@usmc.mil.

registration for College ClassesThe Marine Corps Community Services

Lifelong Learning Education Centers are available to provide academic and vocational guidance, information concerning financial assistance and other educational interests as well as local course schedules and registra-tion information.

3rd dental Battalion/red Cross dental assistanCe training program

3rd Dental Battalion and the Camp Foster American Red Cross are offering the fall session of the Dental Assistant Training pro-gram. During this free training, Red Cross volunteers learn the basic skills necessary to work alongside dentists at the various clinics on the island. It includes one week of intense classroom training followed by 500 hours of chair-side assistance at a dental clinic. This is a non-licensing course.

An interview of candidates will take place prior to the start of the program and due to limited space in the dental clinics, approxi-mately 14 candidates will be selected for the program. Applications are available from Aug. 2-31 with all materials due by 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 31.

Questions regarding the program, to in-clude eligibility requirements, dates, applica-tion procedures, course outlines, etc. can be directed to the Camp Foster American Red Cross at 645-3800.

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TO SUBMIT A BRIEF, send an e-mail to okinawamarine.mcbb.fct@usmc.mil, or fax your request to 645-3803. The deadline for submitting a brief is noon every Friday. The Okinawa Marine reserves the right to edit all submitted material.

foster sCheduled power outageCamp Foster will have all day power

outages covering large portions of the camp July 31 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. for mandatory maintenance on the feeders that provide the camp with electricity.

The affected areas will include all Plaza Housing, Kubasaki and Zukeran Schools, half of Kishaba Housing, Fort Bukner and the three towers in North Foster: 376, 337 and 378.

For more information, call Camp Foster and Lester Camp Services at 645-0883.

hydration is key on Okinawa

To treat heat cramps: • Stop all activity and sit in a cool place.• Drink water.• Seek medical attention if the cramps do not subside after an hour.• Wait a few hours after cramps subside to resume strenuous physical activity.

To treat heat exhaustion: • Drink cool water or sports drinks.• Rest in an air-conditioned environ-ment or take a cool shower or bath.

To treat heat stroke:• Stop all activity and move victim to shade.• Remove excess clothing.• Place ice packs under the victim’s armpits and in the groin area.• Fanning the victim to promote sweat-ing is also recommended.• Get medical assistance immediately.

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stated in reference to how these actions affect the local community and the Marines’ global reputa-tion. “It indicates that some Marines are reckless in their behavior, and it’s not what we’re about; it’s undisciplined.”

If Marines have government ammunition, there are ways to dispose of it legally and remain anonymous, said Col. Dennis Crall, commanding officer of Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

“There are amnesty boxes. They don’t have to get caught by airport authorities who will go through their bags. Instead, they can certainly take a little accountability of their own and get rid of these items, long before an event like this happens,” said Crall.

According to the Transportation Security Ad-ministration, there are certain items a traveler is not allowed to carry with them on a commercial flight. If a traveler is caught with items not allowed in their carry-on baggage, depending on the item, it can be inserted into a traveler’s checked baggage.

TSA states that knives, commercial firearms and most tools are not allowed in carry-on bags, but are allowed in checked baggage. Explosive or flam-mable materials, toxic chemicals and government ammunition or expended rounds are not allowed on a commercial plane in any circumstance.

However, according to the United States Forces Japan Order 31-207, there are different regulations for all status of force agreement personnel. SOFA members are not allowed to carry a blade longer

than 2.1 inches off a military installation. In addition, Marine Corps Bases Japan Order

4601.1 states all military personnel deploying or traveling on a commercial aircraft with their table of organization weapons must have the serial number and type of weapon annotated on their official military orders. Military personnel must deliver a copy of their orders and itinerary to the appropriate provost marshal’s office within 72 hours prior of their scheduled travel date to ensure proper notification is made to local law enforce-ment authorities.

If including certain items in checked baggage is not an option, service members may be able to send it through Traffic Management Office or the U.S. postal system. However, some regulations restrict certain items from shipment that way as well.

TMO hosts classes Monday thru Fridays at 8 a.m., explaining what is and is not allowed to ship through TMO.

If service members choose to send weapons through TMO, they are required to inform TMO in order to allow the Passenger Travel Office to gain weapons travel authorization from the airlines.

If items are not allowed through TMO, Marines may send it through the base post office or other shipping company, depending on the item, said Lance Cpl. Shawn Saylor, a TMO clerk with Head-quarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler.

“If a Marine’s crates contain unauthorized items, then not only will their baggage be held up in customs, but so will other service members’ be-

longings, because a Marine’s crate gets loaded into a larger crate with other crates,” said Saylor.

In order to leave Okinawa with a personal or military weapon in a service member’s gear, a person must fly on All Nippon Airlines. No other airlines permit weapons aboard their aircraft.

The only way a service member can “check” government weapons is if it states it on their orders, said Logan. “For example, if a Marine is traveling with a noncommissioned officer sword or officer sword, since its part of an official military uniform it is allowed if it is written in their military orders,” Logan added.

“It is important for Marines to realize that, whether it is checked baggage or carry-on luggage, the Japanese airport security inspects 100 percent of baggage loaded on a commercial plane,” Logan stated.

“The best way to know if you’re allowed to carry-on an item is to check with the airline you are flying with before you go to the airport,” he said.

Beydler advised leaders should talk about past incidents and re-educate Marines that they don’t leave ranges with government ammunition to pre-vent Marines from attempting to take the wrong items on a commercial flight.

“Demand compliance and hold those account-able for their actions.” he said.

If someone is unsure whether an item is prohib-ited on commercial planes, bring the item to the U.S. Military Customs office, located in the same building as PMO on Camp Foster or call 645-3886, added Logan.

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should understand that the law commonly known as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” remains in effect and service members should not disclose confidential information at these events.

The working group’s mission is not to engage in debate about whether to repeal the law. The mission is to gain a better understanding of how a repeal might affect service members and their families.

For those who are not able to attend one of the forums, there are two other means to pro-vide inputs on issues associated with repeal of the law.

The DoD Comprehensive Review Survey of the Uniformed Forces was sent out electroni-cally to approximately 400,000 service members on July 7. They must complete and return the survey no later than Aug. 15. E-mail addresses for service members were randomly selected using the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Report-ing System database system. Family members should expect to see their surveys arriving through the regular mail system in early Au-gust. These surveys will help DoD develop a contingency plan to support implementation should repeal occur.

A confidential communication mechanism has also been established to allow those troops to submit comments through a confidential dialogue - using a non-traceable pin number. The confidential communication mechanism is available only to service members and can be accessed two ways – through a link at the end of the survey or through a link on the Comprehensive Review Working Group Online Inbox website.

Service members and their families can con-tinue to provide comments to the working group by using the Online Inbox at www.defense.gov/dadt. This website is common access card-enabled and is another way to communicate with the working group on issues associated with the repeal.

DADT from pg 1to the ROK to support Invincible Spirit. Similar exercises usually are planned and take place over the course of months rather than days, according to Jansen.

“Here we are to establish and show our adversaries that we can set up on any base in a short amount of time, in a matter of a couple days, and be up and flying sorties out of any expedi-tionary airfield,” said Maj. James Compton, pilot and operations officer of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st MAW.

The Pohang Airfield, just beside U.S. Marine Camp Mu Juk, was bustling July 26 as ele-ments of MAG-12 and Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st MAW, completed an expeditionary airfield in just four days.

1st MAW Marines and sail-ors worked with roughly 8,000 Army, Air Force, Navy and Ma-rine personnel also participating in the exercise. Approximately 20 alliance surface ships and submarines, including the USS George Washington and ROK naval ship Dokdo, and 200 alli-ance Air Force and naval fixed wing aircraft, were also part of the exercise.

Throughout the exercise 1st MAW Marines operated from Pohang Air Base and Camp Mu Juk, located approximately 250 miles southeast of Seoul.

The 1st MAW has a history of working with ROK Marines

during similar exercises such as Foal Eagle, an annual exercise that began in 1961 to improve the combined and joint opera-tional posture of the alliance.

“Invincible Spirit served as another prime example of the capabilities of the 1st Ma-rine Aircraft Wing,” Jansen said. “This training helped im-mensely in the ongoing efforts to continually improve readiness by op-checking and utilizing ex-peditionary airfield equipment to include approach control radars, runway arresting gear, crash/fire/rescue equipment and satellite communications.”

According to Warrant Of-ficer Barry Clements, air traf-fic controller, Detachment A, Marine Air Control Squadron 4, MACG-18, effective commu-nications were also essential, considering all the different

services that were involved. “Within four hours of land-

ing, we’re able to conduct basic airport surveillance, which includes precision approach radar and other capabilities, to help us control the airspace and ensure our pilots are safe,” he said Monday.

“The experience gained from Invincible Spirit has helped improve the overall readiness of the Marines and sailors,” said Maj. Andrew Burchfield, pilot and executive officer of Marine Attack Squadron 542, currently assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III MEF, through the unit deploy-ment program and home based out of Marine Corps Air Sta-tion Cherry Point, N.C. “We are building on an already strong foundation of excellent coopera-tion between our militaries.”

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A Republic of Korea CH-47 helicopter makes its final approach on an expeditionary airfield constructed in the Republic of Korea July 26 in support of Exercise Invincible Spirit. Photo by Gunnery Sgt. J. L. Wright Jr.

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Sailors with Bravo Forward Surgical, 3rd Medical Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, sight in on targets at a familiarization range on Camp Hansen, July 20.

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Sgt. Joshua Dargis, a weapons coach and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist at 3rd Medical Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, teaches Lt. Cmdr. Carol Zwiebach, a psychologist with Bravo Forward Surgical, 3rd Med. Bn., how to properly fire from the standing position at a familiarization range on Camp Hansen, July 20.

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Sailors from Bravo Forward Surgical, 3rd Medical Bat-talion, Combat Logistics

Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, learned the basics of the M4 carbine, at a familiarization range on Camp Hansen, July 20.

Bravo Forward Surgical was formed on Okinawa by U.S. sailors from around the world. Coupled with Marine support elements, Bravo Forward Surgi-cal will deploy to Afghanistan to provide medical support to service members across

the region. The training was

necessary as the M4 will be the teams’ primary weapon while deployed.

Many of the sailors had not fired an M4 before. For many, it was also their first time firing an assault rifle.

The instructors taught the sailors weapons safety rules, the different weapons conditions, different firing positions and cor-rective actions.

“The instructors did a great job in teaching us,” said Navy Capt. Peter True, a psychiatrist with Bravo Forward Surgical. “They took us through step-by-step and gave us a very good introduction to the weapon.

“It was especially good for someone like me who has never fired the M4 carbine before,” he added.

Before the shooting com-menced, the sailors took time “snapping in,” practicing the various firing positions. While the sailors practiced each posi-tion, instructors explained the mobility versus stability of each position.

“They’re learning everything just like we did back in boot camp,” said Sgt. Joshua Dargis, a weapons coach and chemical, bio-logical, radiological and nuclear defense specialist, at 3rd Medical Bn. “We’re teaching them from the ground up.”

After a couple of hours of “snap in” time, each sailor was given 140 rounds of 5.56mm ammuni-tion to hone marksmanship skills on green, plastic enemies.

“There’s nothing like firing a weapon to really get to know its ins and outs,” True said. “We got to see how the scope worked, how accurate it was, and we tested it out with all of our gear on.”

The sailors fired while sporting the Modular Tactical Vest com-plete with Small Arms Protec-tive Inserts, magazine pouches and the Kevlar helmet, like they would wear in a real combat situ-ation.

“After firing, I now feel a lot more prepared and comfortable with my weapon,” said Petty Of-ficer 3rd Class Erik Brengman, a psychiatry technician with Bravo Forward Surgical.

Sailors master their rifles for nearing deployment

Sgt. Joshua Dargis, a weapons coach and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist at 3rd Medical Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, teaches Petty Officer 2nd Class Anthony Colon, a hospital corpsman with Bravo Forward Surgical, 3rd Med. Bn., how to use a speed reloader at a familiarization range on Camp Hansen, July 20.

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Story and photos by Cpl. Paul D. Zellner IIcombat logistics battalion 3

Marines from Landing Support Pla-toon, Combat Logistics Battalion 3, III Marine Expeditionary Force,

Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Lo-gistics Group, with augmented Marines and sailors, recently participated in Ground Air Integration Training at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif.

The landing support specialists had to properly prepare, rig and attach two M777A2 howitzers to a CH-53E Super Stallion he-licopter for transportation to a designated landing zone.

“The purpose of the training was to increase the proficiency of helicopter sup-port team operations while integrating the air combat element, ground combat element and logistics combat element in preparation for our upcoming deployment,” said 1st Lt. Joseph Borgardt, Landing Support Platoon commander, CLB-3.

The helicopter support team was rein-forced by artillery Marines from 1st Battal-ion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Divi-sion, II MEF, out of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., and aircraft from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 and Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 from Ma-rine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif.

“While in country, the Marines will be exposed to external loads ranging from equipment to chow and water,” said Bor-gardt. “The proficiency of landing support Marines in HST operations will facilitate and expedite transport of equipment and cargo to supported units within our area of operations.”

Aside from lifting the artillery pieces, the landing support Marines also rigged and at-tached a 450-pound cement block to a CH-46

Sea Knight more than 30 times to practice rigging and transporting cargo via external lift.

“The training was especially important for our junior Marines who don’t have much experience with external loads,” said Sgt. Jeff Addison Jr., HST commander. “It was also great for us to get some training in with [aviation units], so we can be ready in case an HST mission pops up while we’re in country.”

While underneath the respective aircraft, the Marines must first ground the static elec-tricity that builds up throughout the aircraft

and then secure the cargo by hand while the helicopter is hovering just feet above them.

“It’s pretty intimidating being under such a big helicopter like the CH-53E,” said Lance Cpl. Kyle Jernberg, landing support special-ist. “But, we accomplished our mission with-out flaws, so we feel confident we can do it while deployed.”

The landing support platoon Marines are scheduled to deploy with the reinforced CLB-3 in support of 1st Marine Logistics Group to Afghanistan soon. They will be joined by more than 400 other Marines and sailors augmented from Okinawa.

CLB-3 Marines carry heavy weight

Lance Cpl. Trevor Allen, landing support specialist, Landing Support Platoon, Combat Logistics Battalion 3, 3rd Marine

Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, directs a CH-46 as it hovers over the Helicopter Support Team during an

Enhanced Mojave Viper pre-deployment training evolution at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms,

Calif., July 15. The Marines were attaching a 450-pound cement block to the helicopter to simulate cargo loads.

A Helicopter Support Team from Landing Support Platoon, CLB-3, await a CH-53E Super Stallion to attach a M777A2 howitzer to it during an Enhanced Mojave Viper pre-deployment training evolution July 15. The external loads expedite the transport of cargo and equipment to supported units within an area of operation.

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Integrating Story and photos by Lance Cpl. Kentavist P. Brackinokinawa marine staff

Marines and sailors throughout the 3rd Marine Logistics Group,

III Marine Expeditionary Force, formed a task-organized unit of 400 personnel during the Alert Contingency Marine Air Ground Task Force Exercise 2010 from July 12-22 in the Central Training Area.

The two-week exercise was de-signed to build proficiency within the logistics combat element of the III MEF Alert Contingency MAGTF and provide a force that can deploy in response to a natu-ral disaster or need for humani-tarian assistance in Asia-Pacific region.

“It’s been several years since 3rd MLG conducted focused training for this mission; not surprising given the extremely high operational tempo of III MEF in general,” said Col. Jay L. Hat-ton, the commanding officer for Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd MLG.

Personnel were chosen from every aspect of 3rd MLG capable of providing transportation/dis-tribution, general engineering, health care services, landing support/aerial delivery, mainte-nance, supply, military police and explosive ordnance support.

The purpose of the training is to prepare the Marines for an event that requires more support than the 31st Marine Expedition-ary Unit can provide or if they are engaged in a different mission, these Marines will be trained, organized and ready, according to 1st Lt. Courtney A. Ochs, assis-tant operations officer for CLR-3.

“Sometimes a community is isolated because of a disaster, for example landslides, and that’s when the international commu-nity needs us. They may not have the capability to deliver supplies by helicopter or have the vehicles that can deliver heavy loads off road,” she said.

“Most of our folks have never trained for these types of mis-sions before which always pres-ents a challenge’” said Hatton. “However, this aspect of the exercise also generated the most interest and enthusiasm across the ranks since it allowed Ma-rines and sailors to branch out beyond their normal military oc-cupational specialty training and experience something new.”

The last day of their field train-ing, Marines and sailors prac-ticed mass-casualty exercises, foreign humanitarian assistance, entry control point procedures for vehicles and pedestrians and learned to screen sick victims to determine if they should be let inside the camp or quarantined.

According to Petty Officer 3rd Class John A. Idah, a corps-man from 3rd Medical Battalion, CLR-35, 3rd MLG, the screening of mock victims while guarding a check point helped him under-stand the bigger picture of his role as a corpsman. The training ensured he can fulfill different practical roles in the field should the MAGTF possibly deploy to render humanitarian assistance, he said.

Role-playing patients would approach Idah’s check point seeking aid in the camp and were stopped by his team. The team checked the incoming patients for weapons before Jones was al-lowed to screen them.

“We are screening to prevent any contagious diseases from get-ting into the camp,” he said.

One of the most important aspects of this training, according to Idah, was practicing coordina-tion between those distributing

clothing and water and those providing other assistance during a natural disaster. This coordina-tion ensures aid is distributed in the most organized and efficient way possible without redundancy, he said.

�rd mLG practices for humanitarian assistance

Lance Cpl. Steven A. Root, a combat engineer with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, searches a mock-injured victim for weapons before letting him see medical personnel at an entry control point during Alert Contingency Marine Air Ground Task Force Exercise 2010 in the Central Training Area July 22.

Marines and sailors from 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, escort a role-playing casualty to a battalion aid station during Alert Contingency Marine Air Ground Task Force Exercise 2010 in the Central Training Area July 22.

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Lance Cpl. Jovane M. Hollandokinawa marine staff

It was the morning of Erica Ortensie’s first bodybuilding competition, and she was green — literally.

Multiple layers of mandatory tan lo-tions and sprays had rendered the normally fair-skinned Erica a head-turning shade of asparagus.

“I was told the best way to achieve a polished look under the stage lights was to pack on the layers,” Erica said, flinching at the memory. “The night before, I sprayed on an extra layer, and when I woke up the next morning, my skin was green. I didn’t know whether to laugh or scream.”

Tan crisis aside, Erica went on to win 2nd place in the five-foot-three and under catego-ry at the 4th Pacific Muscle Classic at Kadena Air Base’s Keystone Theater, June 6.

The victory was the destination of a long road’s journey paved with obstacles and setbacks.

Looking at the military spouse and stay-at-home mom, you’d never guess Erica once struggled with an eating disorder.

Five-foot-three inches with a disarming attitude and an enchanting smile, the ath-letic, toned Charlotte, N.C., native is the ideal template of fitness-sculpted legs, arms, abs and the confidence to pull it all off.

“I’m in the best shape of my life,” Erica said, flashing a content smile. “My health is in love with me right now.”

Despite her current infatuation with her physique, it wasn’t always “all love” with Erica and her body.

A self-proclaimed chubby child, Erica gained weight constantly through her adolescent years, reaching 190 pounds by the age of 16.

“I was seriously teetering on obese,” Erica said of her childhood weight gain.

Erica credits her father with initially put-ting her on the path to fitness.

“My dad signed me and my twin sister up for a membership in our town’s gym the summer of our ninth grade,” Erica said. “We were instantly hooked to the rush of working out and getting results. By the time summer ended and we went back to school as sopho-mores, no one recognized us. The change was that dramatic.”

Erica’s interest in exercising, however, soon morphed into an obsession.

“After that first summer, I became an exer-cise bulimic,” the petite mother explained.

Exercise bulimia, a subset of the eating disorder bulimia, occurs when a person is compelled to exercise in an effort to burn calories and fat reserves to an excessive level that has a negative impact on their health.

Terrified of the possibility of regressing back to her former weight, Erica exercised strenuously and constantly. Even the small-est meal would trigger a vigorous workout.

“I would be in the gym for more than four hours at a time,” Erica said. “My weight plum-meted and my health was suffering at my own expense.”

Erica realized her dis-order was eating away at her life when her obsession began intruding in her everyday life.

While still in high school, Erica began slowly reversing her disorder’s vicious cycle and gaining her weight back in the form of muscle.

“I’d been lifting weights ever since my father signed me up at the gym,” Erica said. “After high school, I got interested in body-building and started toning my body and concentrating on specific muscle groups.”

In the process of rebuilding her body, Erica completely rejected her exercise ob-session mindset and committed herself to

healthy, controlled workouts. What started out as a necessity gradually

evolved into a passionate hobby for Erica, who eventually set her eye on one day competing in a bodybuilding competition.

“I’d talk about signing up for competitions all the time, but for a long time I was hesi-tant,” the 32-year-old said. “You have to be in almost perfect shape, never mind the fact I had crippling stage fright.”

Erica names her husband, Warrant Offi-cer Matthew Ortensie, operations officer for Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Air Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, as the driving force behind her mustering the cour-age to finally compete.

“Erica overcame so much adversity dealing with her weight and her disorder,” Ortensie said about his wife’s indomitable spirit. “I

knew it’d be a shame for her to miss out on com-peting just because she was nervous, so I told her to ‘put her money where her mouth was’ and go for it.”

Turns out, a push in the right direction and some trash talking was all Erica needed to con-

quer her fear and take the stage in the Pacific Muscle Classic.

“This is just the start,” Erica said, basking in the after-victory glow.

Erica said she continues to take her train-ing one day at a time and credits her tumultu-ous start to remaining constant.

“I’ve learned that I can overcome my short-comings,” she said. “All I have to do is work to keep myself on the right track and persevere.”

Erica plans to compete in the 15th An-nual Far East Bodybuilding Competition Sunday beginning at 6 p.m. at the Camp Foster Theater.

bodybuilder overcomes shortcomings

“I’ve learned that I can overcome my shortcomings. All I have to do is work to

keep myself on the right track and persevere.

‘‘’’- Erica Ortensie

Erica Ortensie pumps iron in Gunners Gym July 23 in preparation for the 15th Annual Far East Bodybuilding Competition at the Camp Foster Theater Sunday. Photo by Pfc. Garry J. Welch

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In Theaters NowFOsteR

TODAy The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (PG13), 3 and 6:30 p.m.; Inception (PG13), 10 p.m. SATURDAy No Showings SUNDAy No Showings due to 15th Annual Far East Body Building CompetitionMONDAy Inception (PG13), 7 p.m.TUESDAy Despicable Me (PG), 7 p.m.WEDNESDAy Ramana and Beezus (G), 7 p.m.THURSDAy Despicable Me (PG), 3 p.m.; Salt (PG13), 7 p.m.

hAnsen TODAy Kick Ass (R), 6 p.m.; Death at a Funeral (R), 9 p.m. SATURDAy Predators (R), 6 and 9 p.m.SUNDAy Marmaduke (PG), 2 p.m.; Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (PG13), 5:30 p.m.MONDAy Salt (PG13), 4 and 7 p.m.TUESDAy Salt (PG13), 6 and 9 p.m.WEDNESDAy Get Him to the Greek (R), 7 p.m.THURSDAy The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (PG), 7 p.m.

FutenmATODAy The Last Airbender (PG), 6:30 p.m.SATURDAy Salt (PG13), 4 and 7 p.m.SUNDAy Grown Ups (PG13), 4 p.m.; Letters to Juliet (PG), 7 p.m.MONDAy Predators (R), 6:30 p.m.TUESDAy ClosedWEDNESDAy ClosedTHURSDAy Closed

kinseRTODAy Despicable Me (PG), 6:30 p.m.SATURDAy The Last Airbender (PG), 3 and 6:30 p.m.SUNDAy Despicable Me (PG), 3 p.m.; The Last Airbender (PG), 6:30 p.m.MONDAy ClosedTUESDAy Inception (PG13), 6:30 p.m.WEDNESDAy Salt (PG13), 3 and 6:30 p.m.THURSDAy Inception (PG13), 6:30 p.m.

kADenATODAy Ramona and Beezus (G), 6 and 9 p.m.SATURDAy Ramona and Beezus (G), noon; The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (PG), 3, 6 and 9 p.m.SUNDAy Ramona and Beezus (G), 1 p.m.; The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (PG), 4, and 7 p.m.MONDAy Ramona and Beezus (G), 3 p.m.; The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (PG), 7 p.m.TUESDAy The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (PG), 3 p.m.; Get Him to the Greek (R), 7 p.m.WEDNESDAy Predators (R), 7 p.m.THURSDAy Predators (R), 7 p.m.

COuRtneYTODAy Salt (PG13), 6 and 9 p.m.SATURDAy Letters to Juliet (PG), 2 p.m.; Shrek Forever After (PG), 6 p.m.SUNDAy Letters to Juliet (PG), 2 p.m.; Predators (R), 6 p.m.MONDAy Shrek Forever After (PG), 7 p.m.TUESDAy ClosedWEDNESDAy Inception (PG13), 7 p.m.THURSDAy Closed

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ChAPeL sCheDuLeCamp Foster | 645-7486• Catholic: Mon.-Fri., 11:45 a.m.; Sat., 5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.• Christian Science: Sun., 11 a.m., Bldg. 442• Eastern Orthodox: Sun., 9:30 a.m., Vespers, Sat., 5 p.m.• Gospel: Sun., 11:30 a.m.• Hindu: Sat., 3:30 p.m.• Jewish: Informal: 1st, 3rd Fri., 6:30 p.m.• Muslim: Fri., Prayer, 12:45 p.m.• Protestant: Sun., 8:30 a.m.

Camp sChWab | 622-9350• Catholic: Sun., 5:30 p.m.• Protestant: Sun., 4 p.m.

Camp Courtney | 622-9350• Catholic: Sun., 8 a.m.;• Protestant: Sun., 9:30 a.m.

Camp hansen | 622-9350• Catholic: Sun., 10 a.m., E. Chapel• Protestant: Sun., 11 a.m., W. Chapel

Camp mctureous | 622-9350• Gospel: Sun., 12:30 p.m.• Lutheran: Sun., 9:30 a.m.

Kadena air base | 634-1288• Catholic: Sun., 8:30 a.m., Mass, Chapel 3; Sun., 11:30 a.m., Reconciliation, Chapel 3; Sun., 12:30 p.m., Mass, Chapel 3; Sun., 5 p.m., Mass, Chapel 2; Daily Mass, Mon.-Fri., noon, Chapel 2• Contemporary: Sun., 10:30 a.m., Kadena High School• Gospel: Sunday School, 9 a.m., Bldg. 856; Service 10:30 a.m., Chapel 3• Inspirational: Sun., 8:30 a.m., Chapel 2; • Protestant: Sun., 10 a.m., Chapel 2;• Traditional: Sun., 10:30 a.m., Chapel 2;• Wiccan/Pagan: Sat., 2 p.m., Bldg. 856

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Fieldhouse.

SINGLE MARINE PROGRAM “RUN HANDICAP SOFTBALL” TOURNAMENT: JULy 30 - AUG. 1• This event will be held on Camp Hansen and is open to teams island-wide. Come out and support the players.

SMP TURNOVER TRAINING: AUG. 9• This is mandatory training for all SMP Representatives.

ExPO/PINEAPPLE PARK TRIP: AUG. 14• EXPo Park has many activities for sea-lovers to enjoy. one of Expo Park’s greatest features is the Churaumi Aquarium, the largest in Japan. Pineapple Park has many varieties of pineapples which are used in the production of soap and many other products such as cakes and candies. All can be sampled and purchased during the tour. Sign up by Aug. 11. Bus will leave Camp Hansen at 9:30 a.m. and Camp Schwab at 9:55 a.m.

OKUMA CAMPING TRIP: AUG. 20• okuma Beach is well-kept with fantastic views and offers many water sports including snorkeling, jet skiing, kayaking, parasailing, paddle boats and more. Sign-up deadline is Aug. 18. Lodging must be coordinated by individual participant. The bus will leave Camp Hansen at 4:55 p.m. and Camp Schwab at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 20 and depart okuma at 2 p.m. Aug. 22.

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Capoeira is a martial arts fighting style that incorpo-rates fluid and powerful attacks, acrobatic move-ments and deception of the mind, but is also a style

of dance and music. For generations, the techniques of capoeira were passed

down from master to student in secret until the 1930’s, ac-cording to the Capoeira Academy Okinawa website, www.capoeira/okinawa.com

Capoeira was created by slaves in 14th century Brazil with one thought – to escape from slavery. Later, it became a means of self-defense.

The forbidden art of dance-fighting was then taken underground by the African slaves who practiced it; lest they were discovered by Portuguese colonists, who had outlawed it.

“While it’s a style of dance and music, its foundation is self-defense using kicks, leg sweeps, head butts and ear

strikes,” said Benjamin Moriniere, head instructor at Okinawa Capoeira Academy.

Capoeira builds awareness of surroundings, body control and human insight, said Sgt. Eulalio Soria, noncommissioned officer in charge, G-4, Head-

quarters Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

“Capoeira teaches to always keep your eyes on your op-ponent, even while evading him,” said Soria. “Participants also learn body discipline by controlling where they land after executing a move in a roda.”

The roda is formed when capoeiristas form a circle around two combatants.

Capoeiristas is the proper term of those who practice capoeira, said Moriniere.

Rodas give capoeiristas the opportunity to practice their jogo, or game, using skills acquired from training, said Gunnery Sgt. Jerry Washington, a facilities chief with HQ Co., CLR-37.

“It’s important to control your movements so you don’t kick anyone in the roda around you,” said Soria.

Students not sparring in the roda play musical instru-ments to set the tempo for the two combatants fighting, said Washington. The music of capoeira is unique but

similar to African rhythms with a Latin swing to it, he added.

“Music is the soul of capoeira,” Lance Cpl. Justin Pomeroy, a technical controller with Communica-

tions Company, CLR-37. “Without music there is no capoeira.” Before the combatants can begin, they must

be in sync with each other’s movements by listening to the music, said Pomeroy. The music plays first before

the combatants understand the tempo of the roda.“Capoeira requires capoeiristas to read their opponent’s

movements to trick them or evade their attacks,” said Lance Cpl. Meyli Orellana, a mechanic in Motor Transport Company, CLR-35, 3rd MLG, III MEF. Through watching each other’s movements, capoeiristas learn to deceive and manipulate their opponent.

Capoeira was brought to Okinawa from Brazil by Japa-nese-Brazilian immigrants returning to Japan, according to the website.

“Capoeira has been taught on Okinawa before, but in 2009 a formal capoeira academy was established,” said Washington.

Capoeira is available for service members at the Camp Kinser Fitness Center every Tuesday and Thursday. To participate, call Kinser Sports Complex at 637-1114.

Story and photos by Lance Cpl. Kris B. Daberkoeokinawa marine staff

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Once-forbidden art taught on Okinawawith

Kay Makishi, a foreign exchange

student at the University of the Ryukyus

practices her Capoeira at the

Camp Kinser Sports Complex

June 29.

Sgt. Eupalio Soria, a noncommissioned officer in charge with Motor

Transport Company Headquarters Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment

37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, spars with

Lance Cpl. Justin Pomeroy, a technical controller with Communications

Company, Headquarters Battalion, CLR-37, 3rd MLG, III MEF, during a

capoeira class at the Camp Kinser Sports Complex June 29.