VOLUME 50 NUMBER 11 MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, JAPAN MARCH 25, 2005

INSIDE...Engineers blast through exerciseF i r e -p o w e rdemon-strated dur-ing one of thelast exercises in Fuji.

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Blossoms bloom in IwakuniKintai area pro-vides perfect

viewing forthe Spring-time bloom-ing of theC h e r r yBlossom.

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Residents tumble to PTStation residents flip, cartwheeland roll during weekly adultgymnastic class.

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CPL. MICAH SNEAD

Combat Correspondent

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION BEAUFORT, S.C. — Enlisted Marines andsailors are being offered the chance to work with Angels.

The Blue Angels Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron is encouraging quali-fied sailors and Marines to apply for the 2006 season. Applications must be turnedin by April 1, and selection information will be released June 1.

The Blue Angels’ mission is to enhance Navy and Marine Corps recruiting, andto represent the Naval Service to the United States civilian community, its electedleadership and foreign nations. Stationed during the show season at Forrest Sherman

Flight demonstration squadron seeking enlisted applicationsField, Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., the squadron spends January throughMarch training pilots and new crewmembers at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif.

The following billets are open, according to Chief Petty Officer Louis Arrazola,command career counselor and applications chief petty officer for the Blue Angels:E-5 and E-6 aviation machinist, E-4 to E-6 aviation electricians, E-4 and E-5 aviationstructural mechanics, E-4 and E-5 aviation electronics technicians, E-5 aviationmaintenance administrationmens, E-5 storekeepers, E-5 and E-6 photographers, E-5 and E-6 hospital corpsmen with aviation medical technician and E-5 through E-7yeomen.

Yeomen billets are Type one shore duty and only yeomen completing a seasee BLUE ANGELS Page 5

CPL. DAVE BONI

Combat Correspondent

M asahide Kimotowas named asthis year’s Friend-

ship Day Poster Contest win-ner during a ceremony at thePublic Affairs Office, March 17.

The 54-year-old formergraphic designer was pre-sented a mounted copy of hisposter design by AshleighPipes, Marine Corps Commu-nity Services Marketing of-ficer. Kimoto will also receivea check for $300.

“I can’t believe it,” saidKimoto. “I feel like spring hascome to me at once.”

Offered by MCCS, the con-test ran for four weeks begin-ning Feb. 1. All Station and lo-cal community residents wereinvited to create a poster that best demonstrated this year’sFriendship Day theme, “Across the sea and sky.” Six entrieswere submitted and were voted on by MCCS departmentheads and marketing staff.

“Friendship Day is a big event for the whole communityand we wanted to involve those in the community in the prepa-ration,” said Pipes. Kimoto heard about the contest through his boss and de-cided to enter. After a week of designing the poster after hisnormal working hours, Kimoto was finally pleased with whathe created. The design work by Kimoto is a combination of

Local resident wins poster contest

the Japanese letters for FriendshipDay and a drawing of the KintaiBridge connecting Japan andAmerica from around the globe. “I used the Kintai Bridge in theposter because that is one of thesymbols of the community and thetwo flags demonstrate the two

countries coming together in friendship,” he said. Kimoto’s work will be used for the Friendship Day pro-gram as well other promotions for the event, which takes placeMay 5.

“I have been to many Friendship Days, but I am veryexcited this year because I will be able to see my poster every-where,” he said.

For a copy of the poster or more information about Friend-ship Day, log on to www.iwakuni.usmc.mil.

LANCE CPL. LUKAS J. BLOM

Combat Correspondent

Looking for a way to get recognition for all yourtraining and skills you’ve received in the MarineCorps?

The Marine Corps United Services Military Ap-prenticeship Program gives Marines an opportunityto use all the hours spent on the flight line or behind

Program assists Marines with certificationsthe computer toward a certification in their respectivetrade through documented work experience.

“This is a great program, anyone can do it,” saidSgt. Joshua L. Milsop, Marine Aviation LogisticsSquadron 12 flight equipment parachute rigger, whohas nearly completed his apprenticeship as an avia-tion safety equipment technician. “There’s no reasonwhy someone shouldn’t have an extra five minutes atthe end of the day to fill out the logbook. You’re doing

your (military occupational specialty) everyday any-way, why not make the most of it?”

With more than 15,000 active duty participants,USMAP has apprenticeship programs for more than125 occupations such as airframe mechanic, automo-bile mechanic, carpenter, cook, electrician, engineer,equipment mechanic, heavy vehicle operator, legalsecretary, machinist, photographer, powerplant me-

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Photo courtesy of MCCS

Lance Cpl. Lukas Blom

LEFT: This year’s FriendshipDay poster was designed byMasahide Kimoto. ABOVE:Ashleigh Pipes, Marketingofficer (right) deliversMasahide Kimoto a copy ofhis poster during a presenta-tion, March 17.

NEWS BRIEFSSPRING BAZAAR

The Spring Bazaar will be held April1, 4-7 p.m., April 2, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. andApril 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the MACDome.

CULTURE FESTIVAL

The Japanese American Society issponsoring a cultural festival on Saturday,from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the M.C. Perrycafeteria. Ongoing demonstrations andperformances will include taikodrumming, koto players, ikebana lessons,origami crafts , tea ceremonydemonstration, kimono wearing andtraditional dancing. Free yaki soba andcotton candy. Raffle prizes throughout theday. No charge.

VENDORS NEEDED

Vendors and small business ownersare needed for the Craft Fair and FleaMarket, April 23 at the MAC Dome. Topurchase a table, call 253-6621. Tablescost $5.

I-SAFE COMPUTER MEETING

There will be a community i-Safeinformation meeting on Wednesday at4:30 p.m. in the M.C. Perry schoolcafeteria. The meeting will entailinformation about keeping your child safewhile using the Internet.

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MAJ. MATTHEW D. RAZVILLAS

Station Inspector

What are the expectations ofconduct for civilians and familymembers?

The expectations of conduct forcivilians and family members aboardMarine Corps Air Station Iwakuni areidentical to the standards for servicepersonnel. Behavior shall be consis-tent with the standards required forJapanese and American laws, regula-tions, and other directives from thechain of command, up to and includ-ing, the Department of Defense.Civilians and family members are

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Col. Michael A. Dyer

Public Affairs OfficerMaj. Stewart T. Upton

Public Affairs ChiefMaster Sgt. Lesli J. Coakley

Press ChiefCpl. Dave Boni

Combat CorrespondentsLance Cpl. Cristin K. BartterLance Cpl. Lukas J. Blom

Pfc. Mark Fayloga

Information/EditorialSpecialist

Yukiko Mitsui

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

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

All queries concerning newsand editorial content should be di-rected to the Public Affairs Office,Building one, Room 216, MCASIwakuni, Japan. Call 253-5551.

LT. S TEPHEN M. COATES

Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Chaplain

Some people fancy themselves intelligent because theycan ask tough questions.

I call it “the poet’s prerogative” because I tire of songwriters who care enough to ask these hard-hitting ques-tions, but do not find the energy or interest to hammer outan acceptable answer. They realize life has some verytough questions and simple answers no longer satisfy.

Developmentally, that is good but it is not the end ofmoral development. Just because answers do not comeeasy does not mean we ought not seek them.

If you were completely lost in the mountains of Japanand unsure of your route back to civilization, we wouldconsider that unfortunate. Your disorientation might havecome about for very legitimate reasons.

Though it might be hard to find the clues necessary forthe course back to safety, we would assume you would putforth the effort to find such a solution. But if you wereabsolutely lost in finding your way and could care less, wemight judge your situation as more than just unfortunate.We might call it unreasonable or irresponsible. We wouldquestion your decision to distract yourself with amusementinstead of searching concertedly for a path home.

The mature response to confusion is not indifference. It

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LANCE CPL. LUKAS J. BLOM

Combat Correspondent

Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 121returned to the Station after a four-year hiatus for asix-month deployment as part of the Unit DeploymentProgram, March 15.

The Green Knights, who hail from Marine CorpsAir Station Miramar, Calif., employ the F/A-18D Hor-net.

The Hornet is operated by a flightcrew of two pilots and is able toattack and destroy surface tar-gets, day or night, under allweather conditions. TheGreen Knights are also ableto conduct multi-sensorimagery reconnaissance,provide supporting arms coor-dination, and intercept and de-stroy enemy aircraft under allweather conditions.

While aboard the Sta-tion, the Green Knightsstand ready to supportthe III Marine Expedition-ary Force by maintaining op-erational readiness. They alsoplan to utilize this deploymentto continue training in exercisesoutlined in the Training and ReadinessManual.

This deployment will give the Green Knights anopportunity to train 18 new aircrew members and theirnumerous young Marines who are on their first de-ployment, which accounts for approximately one thirdof the squadron.

“I’ve never been outside the (United States) in mylife,” said Pfc. Essic Stroman, VMFA(AW)-121 admin-istration clerk. “It’s pretty exciting to see a differentculture. I plan on going sight-seeing as much as pos-sible and taking all the photos I can.”

“Even though this is my first deployment the wholeprocess has been very smooth,” said Lance Cpl. Rich-

Green Knights arrive in shining armorard Tryder, VMFA(AW)-121 airframe mechanic. “We’rea combat ready unit, and just in case anything hap-pens we’ll be ready. It’s all because of the Marines inthe squadron. We work together so well and basically,we just get the job done.” Unlike many squadrons, VMFA(AW)-121 had morework preparing for the UDP than they likely will workaboard the Station. In July of 2004, approximately 70 percent of the

squadron’s aircraft was sent to Iraq in sup-port of Operation Iraqi Freedom,

leaving the Green Knightswith the bare minimum for

conducting operations.“It was abso-

lutely the right thingto do, but it (sending

the aircraft) left thesquadron with next tonothing as far as equip-ment,” said VMFA(AW)-121 Commanding Officer,

Lt. Col. Frank Richie.“I’m extremely proudof the fact that we

were able to rebuild insuch a short period of

time. It says a lot aboutour Marines, they didn’t skip

a beat.”Because of their aviation tenacity,

the Green Knights have racked up a long list ofawards and citations since they were established in1941, including two Presidential Unit Citations, fiveNavy Unit Citations, four Meritorious Unit Citations,Marine Fighter Attack Squadron of the Year in 2001,Commandant’s Aviation Trophy and 10 Battle Stream-ers hanging from the Squadron’s colors.

“We have great leadership from within, that’s whatsets us apart,” said Sgt. Maj. Antonio N. VizcarrondoJr., VMFA(AW)-121 sergeant major. “The lance cor-porals, corporals and sergeants have been at the coreof squadron leadership. It doesn’t matter how bad itgets, you can tell they have that strong fighting spirit.”

LANCE CPL. CRISTIN K. BARTTER

Combat Correspondent

CHEONGJU, Republic of Korea — Brig.Gen. Duane D. Thiessen, 1st MarineAircraft Wing commanding officer, vis-ited Exercise Foal Eagle 2005, March 18-20.

Thiessen visited Cheongju to meetwith the Korean Brig. Gen. Jeon Ok Sool,17th Fighting Wing commander, and ex-press his appreciation in the Koreanassistance and hosting of Exercise FoalEagle 2005.

When Thiessen arrived to Cheongjuhe was greeted by Sool and other Ko-rean dignitaries.

“Everyone is very delighted he ishere to visit, and that is why we are allhere to greet his arrival,” said Maj.Sungchul Hong, Korean Air Force chiefof plans division.

Along with meeting the local digni-taries, Thiessen’s visit ensured that Foal

Thiessen visits Korean exerciseEagle was running with-out any complicationsand the Marines wereequipped to do their job.

“The reason for myvisit was to discuss ourfuture operations along-side the Koreans and todo a command visit,”said Thiessen.

The general pre-sided in tent city for twonights, with his Ma-rines.

“This life supportactivity was set up inless than two days,”said Thiessen. “Itshows that we can gosomeplace, set up rap-idly, start to operate andthen improve things astime goes on.”

Thiessen was impressed with thecamp and the Marines working on theexercise.

Lance Cpl. Cristin K. Bartter

Brig. Gen. Jeon Ok Sool (right), Korean Air Force 17th Fight-ing Wing commander, welcomes Brig. Gen. Duane D.Thiessen, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general,to Cheongju, Korea, March 18 for Exercise Foal Eagle 2005.

“This visit was greatand I think that the Ma-rines out here are doing ex-tremely well,” saidThiessen. Everything isprogressing just as we hadhoped it would. This wasan opportunity for us towork alongside the Kore-ans for a common cause.” Thiessen’s visit wasalso a boost in moral forthe Marines involved inFoal Eagle. “I think that his visitwas awesome,” said LanceCpl. James M. Sullivan,Marine Aircraft Group 12,aviation operations spe-cialist. “It shows that hecares about his troops andhe also underwent the

same living conditions that we are go-ing through.”

is to use your faculties to chart the best possible path.Does God exist? What is the precise nature of ultimate

reality? Why do bad things happen to innocent people?Why do people care when bad things happen to innocentpeople? How can so many good people hold such differentand contradictory beliefs? What is the meaning of thispainful life?

Life does indeed pose difficult questions. Our struggleto answer them is reasonable. But is it reasonable not toeven care about the deeper issues of life? Is it reasonableto devote years of your life mastering a golf swing whileavoiding the tough questions? Playing golf may be a verygood and productive endeavor. I have no qualms with golf.I am simply raising a question of reasonableness.

Does it matter if God exists? Does it make a differencewhether ultimate reality is “loving relationship” or “imper-sonal nothingness?” Do you care whether matter exists orif it is only illusory? Ought your world view to at least beable to support questions of good and evil?

I will not assume your answers to those questions nordo I think it is necessary for every human to delve deepinto philosophy. I will only acknowledge that I haveencountered a number of sincere individuals who haverejected certain propositions not on the basis of reason butbecause of pain and desire.

The search for truth in the realm of ultimate matters isnot an easy task and it is not always pleasant. Neverthe-less, I believe it is a very reasonable use of time and energy.Perhaps if I have time and space, I will address a few ofthose questions. That’s my prerogative.

ambassadors of the United Stateswhile residing here in Japan. Behaviorsometimes tolerated in the UnitedStates will not be tolerated in Japan.

What is considered misconduct orinappropriate behavior?

Any behavior or conduct consid-ered detrimental to the good order anddiscipline of this command is consid-ered inappropriate. Rules and lawviolations, runaways, truancy,malicious mischief, abuse and disre-spect to military police are examples ofmisconduct.

What authority does the installa-tion commander have in response tomisconduct by a civilian or familymember?

Very serious incidents of miscon-duct may be pursued via legalchannels coordinated through theStation Judge Advocate office. Theinstallation commander is granted theauthority to adjudicate civilian cases

involving incidents of misconduct.If the allegations are determined to

be true, based on the preponderance ofevidence, the installation commanderalso has the authority to take appropri-ate action by administering sanctions.

These include, but are not limited to:(1) Issuance of a verbal or written

warning.(2) Restriction to quarters or other

designated place(s).(3) Suspension or revocation of

various privileges (e.g. Armed ForcesIdentification Card, vehicle operator’spermit, or access to installationfacilities).

(4) Community service.(5) Various forms of probation.(6) Debarment from installations

under the jurisdiction of the CO,MCAS Iwakuni. Obtaining reciprocaldebarment from other military installa-tions in Japan.

CHATTERBOX Question: "What is your favorite thing to do in thespring time?"

“Cycling, because I'mgetting ready to partici-pate in an Iron Mancompetition.”

“Roll my sleeves up.They look better up and Idon't like wearing mysleeves down.”

“I like to play outside inthe nice weather.”

ChiefWarrantOfficer JohnR. BandyAlbany, Ga.

Pfc. Josh M.RodenMobile, Ala.

“Play golf, because I getto go outside and getsome exercise whileenjoying the nice warmweather.”

Sgt. Ben H.GreenwayAustin, Texas

Sergio G.Aspiazu, 3Miami

Standards of conduct

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LANCE CPL. CRISTIN K. BARTTER

Combat Correspondent

Department of Defense Depen-dents’ Schools throughout the Pacificcommenced a new program at thebeginning of this school year calledthe Pacific Area Literacy Projectdesigned to improve students’ readingability.

The three-tiered program supportseach child on their reading abilities bydeveloping their learning levels topromote successful students.

Tier one is for kindergartenthrough sixth grade students andteaches them with a balanced frame-work consisting of reading aloud,shared and guided reading andindependent writing. Tier twoprovides services to strugglingreaders and provides a way to monitortheir progress in supplementalassistance. Tier three is for studentsin need of more intensive and long-

Hooked on volunteers for readingterm reading help.

A literacy facilitator will beprovided in every DoDDSPacific School. The literacyfacilitator operates as aworkforce developer forclassroom teachers to supportstruggling readers and assistteachers with their lessonplans and provides helpthrough study groups,training and facilitating peerobservations.

“It is not a correctiveprogram,” said Lisa Mauldin,M.C. Perry school nurse.“There wasn’t a problembefore this program. We just want toenhance their skills as readers andoverall learning enthusiasts.”

Melanie McNeill, M. C. PerryElementary School’s literacy facilitator,has established a way to involveteachers and volunteers from thecommunity in an effort to support

children struggling with reading.McNeill has formed a group ofvolunteers called Literacy Leaders,guided by Susan Jacobs, organizer ofthe group, who go into teacher’sclassrooms to make books, readingcharts and word walls for word study.

Members from Combat Service

Support Detachment 36 medicaldivision volunteered tosupport and spent time withMcNeill learning the system inplace. “We often have volunteersavailable to teach English tothe Japanese nationals, but weforget how important it is topromote education on base ,”said Chief Petty OfficerAnthony J. Lambert, CSSD-36,medical staff noncommissionedofficer-in-charge. “Communityinvolvement starts here.” The teachers appreciate thesupport from the volunteers,

said McNeill. “Reading is an activity that is easilyreinforced at home and by havingmembers of the community, bothparents and volunteers participate inthis program. We are able to showstudents that reading is valued here inIwakuni.”

duty tour may apply. A normal tour of duty with theBlue Angels is three years and is considered Typetwo sea duty for rotational purposes. OutstandingE-4 applicants will be considered, according toArrazola.

“We are looking for motivated, hard-chargingSailors and Marines with outgoing personalities torepresent the pride and professionalism foundthroughout today’s Navy,” Arrazola said. “Our teamof Navy and Marine Corps professionals is a directreflection of personnel currently stationed aroundthe world displaying honor, courage and commit-ment on a daily basis to uphold our nation’s valuesand ideals.”

An estimated 15 million spectators view thesquadron during air shows each year. The Blue An-gels pilots and personnel visit more than 50,000people each show season at school and hospitalvisits. Applicants have to be willing to go aboveand beyond the call of duty, according to CommandMaster Chief Kevin Harris.

“This team is filled with traditions, pride and most

INSPECTOR from Page 2of all team spirit,” Harris said. “We are looking forSailors and Marines to go that extra mile and areready to be called upon at a moment’s notice. Ifyou have that team spirit, you could be the nextBlue Angel.”

Applicants have to be good examples of today’sNavy, but do not have to be Hornet veterans, ac-cording to Petty Officer 1st Class Calvin Carter.

“Although helpful, F/A-18 Hornet experienceis not required,” Carter said. “However, we are look-ing for sharp and motivated men and women.”

A job with the Blue Angels could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for any Marine or Sailor, ac-cording to Arrazola.

“This is a great opportunity to showcase theprofessionalism the Navy and Marine Corpshave to offer,” Arrazola said. “It is also a greatchance to travel throughout the United States andCanada.

Application details are outlined in NAVADMIN261/04. For more information or to receive an appli-cation, visit www.blueangels.navy.mil or callArrazola at DSN 922-2583, ext. 152 or commercial(850) 452-2583, ext. 152.

LANCE CPL. LUKAS J. BLOM

Combat Correspondent

He’s the last guy you want to seebarreling down on you on the footballfield, but the first you want to talk towhen your on your back injured.

“You’ve got to make a life, not aliving,” said Cmdr. Michael M. Jacobs,Branch Health Clinic Marine AircraftGroup 12 group surgeon.

The former All-Ivy Leaguedefensive back for Harvard Universityno longer tackles wide receivers, buttakes on all injuries and ailments ofStation residents head-on.

The 45-year-old father of twograduated from Harvard University in1981 with a bachelor’s degree inHistory. Dominating the Ivy Leagueas a defensive back and quarterbackfor the Crimson all four years in whichhe attended the prestigious school,Jacobs decided to try out for aprofessional team in 1982, the Cincin-nati Bengals.

“At 6 feet, 2 inches and 217pounds, there weren’t very many DBsas big as I was,” said the Anaheim,Calif. native.

Although his career in the proswas short lived, one preseason withthe Bengals, his defensive presence

Surgeon tackles Station ailmentswas felt by at least one of theBengal’s opponents.

“I caught a game winninginterception in a preseason gameagainst Denver (Broncos),” saidJacobs. “What an incrediblefeeling!”

After dabbling in the pros andthe Canadian Football League,Jacobs felt the draw of a highercalling, something that he’d beendreaming about since the age of 6.

“I remember it like it wasyesterday. I just started getting a lotmore interested in human anatomyand how everything works,” saidthe 15-year Naval officer. “By 9thgrade, I started to take a lot morescience courses. At that point I knewhow important school was for myfuture, so I really focused on thebooks.”

Upon graduating high school,Jacobs attended the academically andathletically, challenging HarvardUniversity.

“I knew I wanted to go to medicalschool. So, by going to Harvard, Igave myself the opportunity to get anIvy League education while stillplaying (Division I-AA) ball,” saidJacobs, whose father was a MarineCorps captain and former National

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Football League tight end.After graduating and experiment-

ing in professional football, Jacobsdecided to make his childhood dreamsof becoming a doctor a reality.

He attended another esteemedschool, the Uniformed ServicesUniversity of the Health Sciences inBethesda, Md., which only admits 156students per year to their gruelingprogram. All students sign contractswith the Navy, Army or Air Forcebefore being admitted. Among thebiggest benefits USUHS offers toprospective students is a tuition-free,first-rate education; the only thingasked of the students in return is

seven years in their respective serviceupon completion of the program.

“Going to USUHS was such anawesome opportunity,” said Jacobs.“I’m very thankful to the Americantaxpayers for this unique opportu-nity.”

After graduating from USUHS andcompleting the time-consumingresidency process, Jacobs beganfulfilling his dream by treating Marinesand Sailors.

“Being a military physician, I’ mallowed to treat people without all thebusiness people around to keepconstraints on what or who I can treat.I don’t have to worry about HMOs ormaking money for the clinic, all I haveto worry about is getting the righttreatment for my patients.”

After having many duty stationswhere he was afforded the chance totreat Marines and Sailors on theground, in the air and on ships, Jacobslooks forward to his time here.

“I can’t imagine doing anythingelse,” said the group surgeon. “Thisis a tour I saw as a great opportunityto enrich my family life. I take greatpride in the fact that my family playstogether and prays together. We haveso many opportunities to have funhere.”

Pfc. Mark Fayloga

Ikuko A. Dearinge, 11 (left) and Sidney S.Stephens, 9 read at the Station Library afterschool, Monday.

On Feb. 28, at a Special Court-Martial a lance corporal was found guilty ofviolating Article 134. Specifically, in that the Marine of Marine AviationLogistics Squadron 12, did, on divers occasions, on board the Station,between about June 2003 and July 2003, knowingly and wrongfully receiveand possess child pornography material that was mailed, shipped or trans-ported in interstate or foreign commerce by some means, including bycomputer via internet. The Marine was reduced to private, will forfeit $800.00per month for four months and be confined for four months.

On March 4, at a Summary Court-Martial a lance corporal was foundguilty of violating Article 86. Specifically, in that the Marine of MALS-12, on

Courts Martialor about Dec. 30, 2004, without authority, absent himself from his unit, anddid remain so absent until on or about Jan. 15. Violation of Article 91,specifically in that the Marine, having received a lawful order from a staffnoncommissioned officer to not leave the country of Japan, did at or nearTaipei, Taiwan, on or about Dec. 24, 2004, willfully disobey the same. Viola-tion of Article 91. Specifically, the Marine, having received a lawful order froma SNCO to terminate leave immediately and return to MCAS Iwakuni, did at ornear Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on or about between Dec. 30, 2004 and Jan. 15,willfully disobey the same. The Marine was reduced to private, will forfeit ofhalf months pay for one month and be confined for 30 days.

Lance Cpl. Lukas J. Blom

Cmdr. Michael M. Jacobs, MarineAircraft Group 12 group surgeon,sees numerous patients every dayto keep his finger on the pulse ofthe Station's health.

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chanic, purchasing agent, radio me-chanic, refrigeration mechanic andwelder. Out of 300 MOSs in the MarineCorps, USMAP provides trade/occupa-tion-employing apprenticeships for 257.

Since USMAP began in 1977, morethan 22,000 Marines have completedtheir trade certification.

Each program requires the Marineto complete a certain number of hoursin each aspect of their MOS. For ex-ample; the trade airframe mechanic re-quires completion of 3,100 hours of onthe job training and is open to the Navyrating airframe mechanic and Marine

helicopter airframe and fixed wing air-frame mechanics. The trade powerplantmechanic requires the completion of3,000 hours of on-the-job training andis open to Navy rating aviationmachinist’s mate and Marine helicopterpowerplant and fixed wing powerplantmechanics. The Internet-working tech-nician trade requires 5,000 hours of onthe job training and is open to Navy rat-ings cryptologic technicians and Ma-rine small computer systems specialistand data network technician. The threelisted trade fields are new programs of-fered by USMAP.

The Marine, or sailor, is required tokeep a weekly log of how many hours

he worked in each specific area of thetrade. The logs are turned in to the Ma-rine and Education Services Office ev-ery six months.

“It’s not hard at all, just put in yourhours and keep up your log, it’s soeasy,” said Milsop.

Another new trade certification pro-gram available to Marines and sailorswith aviation related specialties is theNavy/Marine Corps Airframe andPowerplant Program (NMCAPP) Quali-fication Training Package, according toMarine Corps Community Services. Thisprogram was established to support aDepartment of Defense and Departmentof Transportation initiative to assist mili-

tary personnel seeking Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) Airframe andPowerplant (A&P) Certification.

The NMCAPP is a voluntary pro-gram for members of the Navy and Ma-rine Corps and is open to all individualswho have a rank of E-4 or higher and aminimum of three years time-in-service.This qualification training package pro-vides step-by-step instructions for ob-taining the Armed Forces Certificate ofEligibility through military/civilian train-ing programs and practical on-the-jobexperience.

For more information on apprentice-ship programs contact the EducationServices Office at 253-3855.

LANCE CPL. LUKAS J. BLOM

Combat Correspondent

Every year during the summer months there is aspike in the amount of service members goingthrough a permanent change of station, and oftentimes they are not fully prepared to go through theprocess as smoothly as possible.

Whether it’s questions about allowances theyqualify for or how much baggage they are allowed tocarry on the flight to their new duty station, MarineCorps Community Services offers a PCS withSuccess workshop that will answer all their ques-tions.

The Marine Corps has set guidelines for allPCSing Marines to attend a relocation workshopunder Marine Corps Order 1320.11E, to alleviatesome of the stresses during a PCS move.

During the free workshop, representatives fromInstallation Personnel Administration Center, AirMobility Command and Traffic Management Officecome in and explain what they can do to expeditetheir PCS move with as little confusion as possible.

Questions answered for PCSing MarinesA financial planner is also brought in to discussfinancial responsibilities and pitfalls to the students.

Two of the biggest misconceptions Marineshave about PCSing are what allowances they qualifyfor and how much luggage they are able to travelwith.

The Temporary Lodging Allowance is onlyavailable to service members who have tried to makearrangements to reside in the barracks until theirmove, but a barracks room is not available. Further-more, the service member will be entitled to TLAonly after he has provided a letter of nonavailabilityfrom the barracks manager.

Service members living off base will be entitled toTLA if they are asked, or directed, by their landlordto check out of their residence before their PCS datemaking it mandatory for them to occupy temporarylodging at their own expense.

All claims for TLA should be submitted beforethe service member leaves the Station due to the factthe overseas finance office here processes thereimbursement request.

Another issue many service members are unclear

about is the amount of baggage they are allowed tocarry, and what they will be charged for excess. Eachperson is allowed two bags for check in, which mustnot exceed 140 pounds combined. Each passengerwill be allowed one piece of luggage for carry on,which must not exceed 45 linear inches (the sum ofthe length, width and height).

All extra prices of baggage will be charged at theexpense of the traveler, how much depends on theweight of the item (anywhere from $75 to $270).Payments for excess baggage are only accepted inthe form of cash or check; the terminal will notaccept credit or Yen. Also, pets are consideredexcess baggage. It is suggested that servicemembers attend the course two to six months priorto PCSing in order to give them enough time to getall their affairs in order.

“You don’t even have to have orders issued toyou when you attend this course,” said VictoriaMiner, MCCS relocation assistant. “We don’t wantpeople waiting until the last minute to take this class,it just makes their move much more stressful.”

For more information contact Miner at 253-3311.

(7) Early return of family member(s) (ERD) underthe cognizance of the installation commander to theContinental United States (CONUS).

For personnel not under the installationcommander’s cognizance, an ERD request for same isforwarded to the cognizant commander.

(8) Issuance of a military protection order placingcommunication/geographic location restrictions onindividuals to deter future incidents.

(9) Other administrative actions, where applicable.Authority to adjudicate misconduct cases and

administer sanctions involving civilians and familymembers have been delegated to the Inspector,MCAS Iwakuni.

Where can one obtain information on the subjectregarding conduct of civilians or family members inJapan?

More information on this subject is located inMarine Corps Air Station Order 5820.3 (MCASO5820.3) and Marine Corps Bases Japan Order 5800.6A(MARCORBASESJAPANO 5800.6A) or by askingthe Station Inspector at 253-3428.

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STORY AND PHOTOS BY

PFC. MARK FAYLOGA

Combat Correspondent

CAMP FUJI, Japan —Marines from Marine WingSupport Squadron 171deployed to Camp Fuji,participated in a squad live fireand maneuver exercise, at theSquad Assault Combat Range,March 7.

The Marines were split upinto two complete squads.Each squad performed twoseparate dry runs on thecourse.

“The purpose of thisexercise was to familiarize the Marines with theirweapons, to build confidence with the weapons andto understand how to conduct a squad assault,”said 2nd Lt. Julie K. Ervin, MWSS-171 heavyequipment platoon commander. “The exercise alsohelped the squads build trust between one another,taught them to handle stress better as an individualand as a unit and built communication skills.”

After the Marines dug into the deep snow for thedry runs, they were ready for the live firing part ofthe exercise.

“The dry runs really helped us prepare for thelive fire runs,” said Lance Cpl. Jason D. Frazier,Combat Service Support Detachment 36, heavyequipment operator. “Staying aligned was reallytough because the course curved and the snow wasankle deep in some places and waist deep in others,the dry runs let us know what to expect and allowedus to conduct the live fire runs trouble free.”

After the dry runs, the squads BZOed theirweapons before conducting two separate live-fireruns. During the live-fire runs, the squads receivedfire support from two Marines with squad automaticweapons in a support-by-fire position.

For the younger Marines in the squadron, theexercise also provided an opportunity to take moreof a leadership role than they are accustom to.

“I was put into a leadership position as a fireteam leader. Sure, it’s only a few Marines, but itdefinitely increased my ability to lead, especiallydealing with live rounds,” said Lance Cpl. Kyle J.Hoelscher, MWSS-171 drafter and surveyor. “Ilearned there’s more to leading a fire team than justbarking out commands, you have to know what’sgoing on around you and keep communication withyour Marines.”

The squads improved their techniques through-out the day. From the first dry run to the last live fire

Marines fire, maneuverthrough Fuji course

STORY AND PHOTOS BY

PFC. MARK FAYLOGA

Combat Correspondent

CAMP FUJI, Japan — Marine WingSupport Squadron 171 combatengineers currently deployed toOperation Bull Dozer, participated in ademolition exercise at Demo Rangetwo, March 9-10.

The exercise was conducted togive the combat engineers a chanceto practice the techniques theynormally only see in a classroom.

“In Iwakuni, demolitions aren’tallowed so being in Fuji has given theMarines a chance to use a hands-onapproach to applying the war-fighting skills needed for their militaryoccupational specialty,” said Sgt.Mauricio F. Guevara, MWSS-171combat engineer platoon first squadleader.

The combat engineers practicedbasic demolitions at Demo Range 2;discharging claymore mines, C4-explosives, bangalore torpedoes andshape charges. Expedient demolitionswere also conducted and the Marinesconstructed and ignited various otherexplosives.

“I learned a lot more about howeverything works because of the hands-on training,”said Lance Cpl. Rowdy Z. Burney, MWSS-171combat engineer. “I felt a lot more comfortablelearning about demo here compared to a classroom.”

The combat engineers moved through all the

Combat engineers blast away at Bull Dozer

exercises on a tight schedule to add tothe stresses of the exercise, saidGuevara.

“I think they did a good job,” saidGuevara. “We went through everything

pretty fast but it gave theMarines a realistic environ-ment.”

The exercise wentwell despite the fact that thismarked the first time combatengineers worked with livedemolitions together.

“There was a little bitof confusion at first, but bythe end of the exerciseeverything was running smoothly, saidPfc. Justin R. O’Quinn, MWSS-171combat engineer.

“The most important thing for my

Marines to learn on the range was attention todetail,” Guevara added. “A quarter of an inch of fusehere and a quarter of an inch there could costsomeone their life.”

Safety was paramount on the rangethroughout the exercise as the Marinesensured everyone was in the bunkerand all demolitions were set up prop-erly. “This exercise taught me a lot,” saidO’Quinn. “ I learned how to make a grapeshot (expedient claymore) and gained alot of experience with fuses, but thebangalore rushes was the highlight of thetraining. Rushing up to the concertinawire and setting up the bangalores withonly a minute to get cover before theywent off, and then being so close to theexplosion was exhilarating.”

America’s Squadron wraps up training in Fuji

there was a vast improve-ment. The Marines learnedhow to listen through the fireand to stay on line, whilemaintaining a steady flow offire, said Ervin.

“I thought the exercisewas great, we had a lot morefreedom than during theMarine Combat Training live fire and maneuverexercise,” said Frazier. “I learned to maneuver withlive fire beside me and the assault went reallysmooth, and I credit that to the noncommissionedofficers. They did a hell of a job teaching us.”

For some of the Marines, the harsh weatherconditions made the training all the more realistic.

“The continuoussquad rushes throughthe snow while notbeing able to see thedepth and having to dealwith the reflection of thesun off of the snowreally benefited thetraining,” saidHoelscher. “We did areally great job dealingwith the snow. Thatmeans we can do evenbetter in ideal weather,plus if we should beneeded in Korea, wehave an idea of how tocope with the snow andcold weather.”

During the exerciseeach Marine fired 210rounds and the two

Lance Cpl. Jason D. Frazier, Combat Ser-vice Support Detachment 36 heavy equip-ment operator, sets his sights on a targetdownrange during a squad live fire andmaneuver exercise at the Squad AssaultCombat Range, March 7.

Pfc. Richard E. Williamson, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171combat engineer, rushes downrange during the exercise.

Marines from MWSS-171 conduct a fire team rush during the exer-cise.

ABOVE: Lance Cpl. Wilson (front right), Lance Cpl. Rowdy Z. Burney (front left) and Pfc. Justin R. O’Quinn(back left) and Pvt. Jasmine Ables (back left), Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 combat engineers,measure time fuses during a demolition exercise at Demo Range Two, March 9. BELOW: Combat engi-neers conduct final preparations on their grape shots (expedient claymore).

LEFT: Lance Cpl. Gerardo G. Garcia, MWSS-171 combat engineer, works on an expedientbangalore during the exercise. ABOVE: Anexplosion from three shape charges goes offduring the exercise.

SAWs received 1,000 rounds each.“We had more ammunition than I’ve ever shot

before. I must have shot at least 200 rounds andthere’s no way to match the adrenaline rush you getwhile performing a fire team rush with bullets flyingby your side. This was some of the best trainingI’ve received,” Hoelscher.

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OUT THE GATENote: Japanese who do not

speak English may answer thephone numbers provided.

Daimyo Costume ParadeThe Kintai Bridge Festival Com-

mittee is looking for Americans toparticipate in the time-honoredDaimyo Costume Parade. The eventis part of the 28th Annual KintaiBridge Festival scheduled for April29. For more information, call thePublic Affairs Office, Yukie Wadaat 253-5344.

Japanese Drum Spring ConcertThere will a Japanese drum con-

cert by Kuga Drum Preserve TeamSaturday, 6 p.m. at Kuga-choKodomonoyakata Hall, in front ofKuga Town Hall. The admission isfree. Call 82-5446 for more details.

Otake City 50th AnniversaryEvents

The events will be held Sundayin Otake City. Kamei Castle Festi-val will take place at the Kamei Park,near You Me Town Otake, 10 a.m.to 12 p.m. Visitors can enjoy a Japa-nese drum performance. A flea mar-ket and Otake Sunday market are

scheduled 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at theOtake City Hall parking lot. Dance,band, Japanese drum and Kaguraperformances will be held on a stagein the parking lot at the same time.A fire engine and a crane truck willbe displayed. The events will not becancelled in case of rain. Call 53-5800 for more information.

Recycle Plaza Flea MarketThe flea market will be held in

the parking lot of the Iwakuni CityRecycle Plaza Saturday from 9 a.m.to noon. It will not be cancelled incase of rain. For further information,call 32-5371.

dwh or 253-2311 awh.

Isuzu Mu 4x4 , 1991,2,800cc, 37,000km, 4WD,JCI unt i l Aug. 2005,$2,800 obo. Call GeorgeJacoby at 090-3175-7317or 0829-32-6677 awh.

Toyota Carina , 1992, 4door sedan, 77,660km,good condition, must sellquickly, JCI until June2005, $500 obo. Call Brianat 253-2264.

Harley Davidson UltraGlide Classic, 1988, JCIuntil April 2005, $7,500

Nissan SUV, 4 door, 10disk CD changer, powereverything, 4WD, goodcondition, will take 2 pay-ments, new tires, clean car,never been smoked in, JCIuntil March 2007, $1,800.Call Sgt. Sarah Raby at253-3315 dwh or 253-2989awh.

Nissan Rasheen, 1995, 4cylinder, large sunroof,JCI until Dec 2005, $3,500.Call George Jacoby at 090-3175-7317 or 0829-32-6677awh.

Nissan Laurel, 1994, se-dan, 4 door, P/L, P/W,many extras, must sell, JCIuntil Aug. 2006, $1,500obo. Call Jennifer at 253-2812 or SSgt. Eldridge at253-5468 or 253-3961 dwh.

BMW, 1991, charcoalgray, runs well, new frontbrakes and belts, recent oilchange, JCI until Nov.2006, $2,300. Call C.Mosley at 32-3282.

Toyota Eunos Sedan,1992, 4 door, JCI untilAug. 2005, $500 obo. CallShawn Gibbs at 253-6454

obo. Call Sean or Jolyn at253-5549 dwh or 253-2291awh.

Misc., 12ft fishing boat, 8HP Yamaha and trollingmotor, $800. Call Bill at 253-4264 dwh or 31-8529 awh.

Misc., king size bed mat-tress and box springs, freeof charge. Call Irina at 253-2275.

Misc., carpet, burgundyred, 9x12, $30; Evenflostorller, scratched, $20;spor ts s t ro l ler , $30;Fisher-price baby swing,$60; Evenflo deluxe highchair, $50; Winnie thePooh & friends crib mo-bile, $10; Over-the-kitchen-sink-shelf, whitewith colored tiles, brandnew, $16; maternity shirtsand dresses. Call Irina at253-2275.

Misc., free Guinea Pig,brown and white, withcage. Call 253-4343 dwh or253-5705 awh.

CHRO (253-6828)Go to www.iwakuni.usmc.mil/HRO/default.htm for acomplete job listing. Con-tact CHRO, Building 1,room 104 for details.

MCCS (253-3030)Go to www.mccsiwakuni.com for a complete joblisting.

AUTOMOBILES

OTHER ITEMS

FRIDAY - 11 a.m./5 p.m. Save The Last Dance (PG-13); 2

MOVIE SCHEDULE

FRIDAY - 7 p.m. U*R*A Star Talent Show; 10 p.m.Sideways (R)SATURDAY - 1 p.m. Are We There Yet? (PG); 4 p.m. TheWedding Date (PG-13); 7 p.m.; Alone In The Dark (R);10 p.m. Sideways (R)SUNDAY - 4 p.m. Robots (PG); 7 p.m. The Wedding Date(PG-13)MONDAY - 7 p.m. Coach Carter (PG-13)TUESDAY - 7 p.m. Alone In The Dark (R)WEDNESDAY - 7 p.m. Sideways (R)THURSDAY - 7 p.m. Elektra (PG-13)This schedule is submitted by the Sakura Theater and issubject to change. For show times call the Sakura Theaterat 253-5291.

Do, Ra, Me and you

Lance Cpl. Lukas J. Blom

The choirs and bands of Iwakuni’s Matthew C. Perry andSasebo’s E.J. King High Schools combined forces to put on amemorable show for Station residents at the Sakura Theater,March 21. The night’s events kicked off with the choirs comingout to serenade the large crowd with such songs as CantateDomino and Blue Moon. The event ended with the combinedband performing the Marches of the Armed Forces, a collectionof songs that embody each service.

JOB OPENINGS

p.m./8 p.m.Hellboy (PG-13); 11 p.m./5 a.m. Witness (R);2 a.m. Old School (R)SATURDAY - 11 a.m./5 p.m. Garfield (PG); 2 p.m./8 p.m. K-PAX (PG-13); 11 p.m./5 a.m. The Terminal (PG-13); 2a.m. Wayne’s World 2 (PG-13)SUNDAY - 11 a.m./5 p.m. Holes (PG); 2 p.m./8 p.m. MonaLisa Smile (PG-13); 11 p.m./5 a.m. Legends Of The Fall(R); 2 a.m. Black Hawk Down (R)MONDAY - 11 a.m./5 p.m. Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2(PG); 2 p.m./8 p.m. Titanic (PG-13); 11 p.m./5 a.m. AlienVs. Predator (PG-13); 2 a.m. The Butterfly Effect (R)TUESDAY - 11 a.m./5 p.m. Corkey Romano (PG-13); 2p.m./8 p.m. Wimbledon (PG-13); 11 p.m./5 a.m. Collateral(R); 2 a.m. Panic Room (R)WEDNESDAY - 11 a.m./5 p.m. How To Lose A Guy In 10Days (PG-13); 2 p.m./8 p.m. Mr. 3000 (PG-13); 11 p.m./5 a.m. Catwoman (PG-13); 2 a.m. Against The Ropes(PG-13)THURSDAY - 11 a.m./5 p.m. About A Boy (PG-13); 2 p.m./8p.m. Maverick (PG); 11 p.m./5 a.m. Harold And KumarGo To White Castle (R); 2 a.m. Escape From N.Y. (R)

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

CHRO Trainingn Supervisor’s Role in Human Resources Man-agement: April 11-14, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.n Ethics/Privacy Act/POSH: April 20, 9-11:30 a.m.For more information and nominations, call 253-6828 orsend e-mail to shiomuram.jp@iwakuni.usmc.mil. Classeswill be held at CHRO training room. Building one, Room102.

Club IwakuniLunch buffet menus are available at www.mccsiwakuni.comn Easter Sunday Brunch : Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2p.m. in the Ballroom. Photo opportunities with Pe-ter Cottontail and Friends on the verandah 10:30a.m. to 2:30 p.m.n 2nd Annual International Women’s Day Cel-ebration: Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Ball-room. Sign-up by calling 253-4526.

Single Marine Program (253-3585)n Chicken Shack Trip: Sunday, 3:30-7:30 p.m.Enjoy dinner at Sanzoku. $10 transportation fee.Bring yen for the meal.n Hiroshima Carp Baseball Trip: April 2, 10 a.m.Call to confirm. $10 transportation. Bring ¥2,000 foradmission and extra yen for food.

MCFTB (253-3754)n Key Volunteer Coordinator Luncheon: Mon-day, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

School Age Center (253-4769)n Monthly Birthday Party: Tuesday, 4-5 p.m. Cel-ebrate your birthday this month with cake, gamesand friends.

Youth & Teen Center (253-6454)n Monthly Birthday Party: Saturday, 3-5 p.m. Cel-ebrate your birthday with cake and ice cream foreveryone as we honor our members born this month.n Passport to Manhood Meeting: Sunday, 3-5 p.m.Males ages 13-18 are invited to the Teen Center forplenty of free food and afternoon of fun.n Job Ready Sessions: Wednesday, 3-4:30 p.m.Unit 9 “Presenting Appropriate Appearance”

URA Star Talent ContestToday, 6-10 p.m. at the Sakura Theater. Open to all Sta-tion residents and guests. Call 253-3727 for details.

Survival Japanese ClassMonday through April 1, 11:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. Learnkey phrases for shopping, ordering food and more. Call253-6165 to sign-up in advance.

Japanese Language Classes for Spring 2005The Yamaguchi International Exchange Association issponsoring Japanese language courses for foreigners. Thecourses last for three months. For more information, callthe Public Affairs Office, Yukie Wada at 253-5344 or e-mail to waday.jp@iwakuni.usmc.mil

Breast Feeding BasicsLearn about breast-feeding today, 12-1 p.m. in Building411, room 227. Call 253-4928 to register.

WIC OverseasWIC Overseas is a supplemental food and nutrition edu-cation program. Eligible participants are pregnant, post-partum or breast-feeding women, infants and children upto their 5th birthday. Financial eligibility is based upontotal family income and size. Call 253-4928 for details.

OTHER

CHRO

MCCS

SAKURA THEATER

MCTV CHANNEL 19

LANCE CPL. LUKAS J. BLOM

Combat Correspondent

Mother Nature provides theworld with many sights ofwonder and beauty around

the globe, most of the time it’s just amatter of being at the right place at theright time. For Station residentslooking for one of these magnificentnatural events, they will have to lookno further than our host city in theweeks to come.

The annual Cherry BlossomFestival celebrates the blossoming ofthe Sakura Tree, which is Japan’sunofficial national flower. Theblossoming of the Sakura has beencelebrated for many centuries andholds a very prominent position inJapanese culture. The Sakura Treeonly blossoms for a couple of weeksin spring, filling the Japanese land-scape with a heavenly atmosphere ofthe pillowy blossoms that range in

Sakura cherry blossoms bloom at Kintaicolor from white to adeep pink.

Iwakuni is one of thepremier Cherry Blossomviewing areas in theregion. With currentweather patterns, thisyear’s blossom hasbeen predicted to peakin the first two weeks ofApril. It is an experi-ence that one willseldom have after theirstay in Iwakuni and allStation residents areencouraged to experi-ence this piece ofJapanese culture forthemselves.

Due to increasedvisitors the IwakuniCherry Blossom Festivalbrings in each year, cityofficials have setguidelines to ensure all

festivalgoers have amemorable and enjoyable experi-ence. There will be three main parks inIwakuni that will be optimal forCherry Blossom viewing: the KintaiBridge, Nagayama Park andTsuzumigaura Park. To view the festival with a smallgroup and have a picnic, it issuggested to attend Nagayama Parkand Tsuzumigaura Park. If it is asmall, family-sized group, there willbe no fee for sitting down to enjoya picnic. But if the group occupies asubstantial area, there may be a fee. The Kintai Bridge is the mostpopular tourist destination for thefestival, which makes findingenough room to sit down and enjoya picnic without disturbing the restof the festival viewers very difficult. All three parks have banned theuse of grills and fires for cookingduring the festival due to such alarge concentration of people in thepark where smoke from a grill or fire

may detractfrom thefestivalgoers’experience.

Alsobanned are, theuse of tents andtarps during thefestival due tothe fact otherfestivalgoersmay be incon-venienced.

If a largegroup wouldlike to reserve aspace atNagayama orTsuzumigauraPark for a group event they will beallowed to barbecue in their allottedspace.

For information about the CherryBlossom Festival at Kintai Bridge,contact Kazuhisa Shirao or ChisenTakasaki of Iwakuni City Sight-

A group of Japanese women dressed in kimonosdance underneath the beautiful, full-bloomed cherryblossoms near the Kintai Bridge.

Official Torii Teller photos

The Kintai Bridge is one of the popular sight-seeing spots in Japan, The bridgewas originally built in 1673, across the Nishiki River, which protected the Iwakunicastle from enemies as a natural outer moat.

A statue of Kojiro Sasaki, an Iwakunisamurai, stands near the KintaiBridge. Sasaki is credited with de-veloping a new technique for wield-ing the samurai sword after watch-ing a willow twig hit a swallow.

Seeing Section at 41-1477.For information about reserving a

group space at Nagayama orTsuzumigaura Park, contact YasufumiKunimura or Yoshihiro Ikeoka at theIwakuni City Urban Planning SectionPark Greens at 29-5160.

PAGE 10 COMMUNITY BRIEFSTORII TELLER, MARCH 25, 2005 SPORTS PAGE 11TORII TELLER, MARCH 25, 2005

PRESEASON SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTToday, 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. at the Parade Deck. Season be-

gins Monday. Call 253-5777 for further details.

2005 FAR EAST POWERLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPSSaturday, 9 a.m. at the IronWorks Gym. Call 253-5051 for details.

YOUTH BASEBALLLate registration is open through April 2 for $40. For more information,

call 253-3239.

TEEN STRENGTH TRAINING WORKSHOPApril 7, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Open to U.S. and Japanese Station personnel

dependents who are ages 13-16. Sign-up for $5 at the IronWorks Gymfront desk before April 4. Call 253-5051 for details.

FAMILY APPRECIATION BOWLING DAYSApril 2 and 16, 1-5 p.m. All games cost $.75. Call 253-4657 for more

information.

WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR CLASSApril 4-15. Must have current lifeguard certification to enroll. For more

details, call 253-4966.

39TH ANNUAL JAPANESE & AMERICAN GOODWILL KINTAI MARATHONApril 24, 10 a.m. The Station residents sign-up for $15 at the IronWorks

Gym front desk before April 11. The race is open to the Station and localresidents. Three-man and four-man teams may be formed by S.O.F.A.status individuals. Air bouncers for children, cotton candy, snow cones, bal-loon clowns, food and much more are featured as part of the event. Call253-6359 for more details.

IWAKUNI SPORTS SCENE

Nihongo de...

Week Of March 28 - April 1Monday – Meatloaf, Crispy Potato Wedges, Cinnamon Toast,Awesome Applesauce, Fresh Fruit, MilkTuesday – Hamburger on a Bun, Lettuce, Tomato & Pickles,Curly Fries, Awesome Applesauce, Rice Krispie Treat, MilkWednesday – Fish Sticks, Savory Tater Tots, Dinner Roll,

Seasoned Green Beans, Chilled Fruit Cocktail, MilkThursday – Ravioli with Meat Sauce Garden, Salad RanchDressing, Garlic Bread, Chilled Peaches, Cookie, Milk (Elemen-tary No School)Friday – All Beef Hot Dog, Carrot & Celery Sticks, Baked Beans,Macaroni & Cheese, Fresh Fruit, Milk

M. C. Perry School Lunch Menus

Mess Hall Lunch MenusWeek Of March 28 - April 1Monday – Manhattan Clam Chowder, Sauerbraten,Caribbean Catfish, Oven Browned Potatoes, RedBeans, Calico Cabbage, Brown Gravy, Fresh Crois-santsTuesday – Spicy Baked Fish, Szechwan Chicken,

O’Brien Potatoes, Noodles Jefferson, French FriedCauliflower, Broccoli Parmesan, Brown Gravy,Cheese BiscuitWednesday – El Rancho Stew, Caribbean Chicken,Noodle Jefferson, Brussel Sprouts, Simmer Corn,Corn Bread

Thursday – Pineapple Chicken, Liver and Onions,Candied Sweet Potatoes, Okra and Tomato Gumbo,Green Bean Southern Style, Chicken GravyFriday – 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

10:30 a.m. Sunday School & AdultBible Fellowships

11:45 a.m. Gospel Worship ServiceCooperative Chapel MinistriesWednesday

6:30 p.m. AWANA Children’sProgram

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

1st Thursday6 p.m. Protestant Women of the

Chapel

LAY LED RELIGIOUS SERVICES

JewishFriday

6 p.m. Shabbat ServiceSeventh-Day Adventist2nd & 4th Saturday

9:30 a.m. Sabbath School/WorshipEpiscopalSunday

7 p.m. Worship ServiceChurch of ChristSunday

10:30 a.m. Worship ServiceWednesday

7 p.m. Bible StudyThe 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 of services atthe Marine Memorial Chapel, call 253-3371.

STORY AND PHOTOS BY

LANCE CPL. LUKAS J. BLOM

Combat Correspondent

Balance, flexibility, strength andagility are not attributes one canpossess without training and disci-pline.

Luckily for Station residents,IronWork’s Gym offers a weekly classin which all the qualities listed abovecan be attained and maintained whilealso having fun.

The Adult Gymnastics Class kicksoff every Sunday in the aerobics roomat 11 a.m. for anyone who has aspira-tions of tumbling through the air withgrace or just wants to learn how to doa cartwheel.

Gymnastics is a full-body style oftraining. Not only does it concentrateon flexibility, often demonstrated byveterans of the sport doing the splits

Station residents tumble through PT

in midair, but it also strengthens thebody’s core muscles.

“This is a much different kind of(physical training),” said MichaelDuenas, Adult Gymnastics Classinstructor. “Marines come in herethinking ‘I can do that,’ but after about15 minutes there usually saying ‘Wow,lifting weights is much easier.’ Wefocus on the whole body, from yourtoes to the tips of you hair.”

“This is such a total body work-out,” said Nichole L. Lowenstein, oneof Duenas’ students. “In the fourweeks I’ve been coming here my arms,legs and even stomach have beenbuilding up strength. One day, themuscles in my toes were even sore.”

While some may be intimidated byflying through the air, the pace of theclass is dictated solely by the abilityand confidence of the students.

“We were doing back handspringsand back tucks on the first class,” saidLowenstein, who has been participat-ing in gymnastics on and off since theage of 9. “(Duenas) really makes youpush yourself, but at the same timeyou’re going at your own pace. Thereis so much support and help fromeveryone that it becomes very easy totry new things.”

“I can teach a lot of advancedtechniques, but it is completely up tothe student on how fast they want togo,” said Duenas, who has been agymnastics instructor since 1990.“The students are also very support-ive of each other, they’re alwaysencouraging each other to try newthings.”

Gymnastics also offers a funalternate to a workout regimen that

can sometimes get monotonous.“The rush when you go flying

through the air is why I come, it’s justso fun,” said Lowenstein. “It bringsme back to childhood memories.”

Residents who are interested in theadult gymnastics course can pay $50for one month, or $12.50 per class.The two-hour classes kick off everySunday at 11 a.m. Contact IronWork’sGym for more information at 253-6578.

Nichole Harpel demonstrates ahand stand under the close super-vision of Michael Duenas. Withmoves like these, the class offersa total body workout.

LEFT: Nancy Vernon flies through the air during a back tuck whileMichael Duenas and Max Vernon assist her midair acrobatics duringthe Adult Gymnastics Class at IronWork's Gym, March 19. ABOVE:Chuck Bradshaw practices for the pommel horse by rotating his legs360 degrees while supporting himself solely on his hands.

Nancy Vernon (left) and Nichole Harpel stretch out before the AdultGymnastics Class at the IronWork's Gym. Flexibility, balance andstrength are just some of the benefits of the class.

Masahide Kimoto’s poster was one of six entriessubmitted for the contest. Kimoto’s poster willbe used for the Friendship Day program andother promotional events.

Lance Cpl. Lukas Blom

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Late game heroics put Samurai over ZamaSTORY AND PHOTOS BY

CPL. DAVE BONI

Combat Correspondent

The Matthew C.Perry boy’s soccerteam added their

first notch in the wincategory with a thrilling 2-0 victory over ZamaAmerican High School,March 18.

The game, which theSamurai dominatedthroughout, was the firstmeeting of the youngseason for the two teams.Last year, Zama thrashedPerry in both their gamesby a total of 11 goals.

“I told my guys, ‘Ifyou work hard and do your best, we can competewith anyone,’” said Mark Lange, Samurai headcoach. “This win will definitely help build confi-dence.”

The Samurai seemed to be playing with all theconfidence they needed from the start of thegame. Behind a stout defense and superb goaltending by Alex Dahl, Perry kept the pressure onZama by keeping the ball in Zama territory. Thefirst half saw the Samurai take shot after shot, butunable to capitalize on breakaways and two onone situations.

The half ended with Zama escaping with a 0-0 tieand Perry shaking their heads in wonderment aboutthe miss opportunities.

“We play every game by each half,” said Lange.“We want to either win or tie each half. So, tying thefirst half, despite the missed opportunities is a winfor us.”

The second half began much like the first withthe Samurai driving toward the goal and Zama tryingto jump-start their own momentum. Led by forwardsChris Allison, Andre Fung and Adam Krievs, theSamurai offense created plenty of shot, but still wereunable to score.

With the clock winding down and a tie becomingmore evident, Fung took the ball near the Zama goaland fired a quick shot, which caromed off the Zama

goalie’s hands and rolled rightin front Samurai forward,Ronnie Solomon. Solomonturned and shot just past thegoalie’s out stretched armsinto the corner of the net andfinally Perry was on thescoreboard.

Moments later, Fung fakedout the goalie for a secondscore, ending any chance fora Zama comeback.

“This was a great win forus,” said Fung. “We lost ourfirst two games by one goaland we are getting betterevery week. We have a lotmore work to do, but I thinkwe have a good chance to gofar this year.”

For Lange, the win wasjust another stepping stone in the rightdirection for the team.

“They (the soccer team) took theirlumps last year,” he said. “We are a youngteam and we have to improve in a lot ofareas, but we will build on this win and getready for the next game.”

ABOVE: Jake Kuffel heads the ball away fromSamurai territory late in the first half of the game.Strong defense from Kuffel and his counterpartsled Matthew C. Perry to a 2-0 victory over Zama.RIGHT: Alex Cabral and a Zama defender go upfor the ball during a game, March 18.

LEFT: Chris Allison races past two Zama defenders ona breakaway in the second half of the soccer game,March 18. ABOVE: Adam Krievs rushes toward the goalduring the game against Zama. Krievs and the otherSamurai forwards were held scoreless until the wan-ing moments of the game.