Pfc. Antwain J. Graham
CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa (July 25, 2008) -- Communicating in a foreign language can be difficult, however, several resources are available to make the process easier for Status of Forces Agreement personnel on Okinawa desiring to learn the Japanese language and customs.
Learning the Japanese language and culture allows personnel to better communicate with locals, allowing for a richer understanding and more enjoyable experience in Japan, according to officials with the Marine Corps Community Services Personal Services Center.
Personal Services Centers on Okinawa, located on Camps Foster and Hansen, and Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, offer free monthly courses that teach the basics of the Japanese language and culture.
Students who have taken the course are thankful for the opportunity, said Erika Vaughan, PSC operational readiness support program coordinator.
"Feedback is always positive, people really appreciate the classes," she said.
Students first attend "Survival Japanese," a one-hour class focused on basic day-to-day dialogue, before moving on to more advanced classes.
With Japanese levels two and three, students are given a more detailed look into the structure of the language, the culture, as well as the history and geography of Japan, said Vaughan.
Another resource available for SOFA personnel to learn Japanese is the Lifelong Learning Program offered at the University of Maryland University College.
The university offers intermediate to advanced language courses at the Education Center on Foster.
The course is $585 plus the cost of books, according to Bob Stenard, supervisory guidance counselor for the Lifelong Learning Program. However, service members may use tuition assistance to cover the cost, he added.
One student currently attending the course said he is surprised at the quick progress he has made in the class.
"The class is great," said Master Sgt. Miroslaw Zuczkeiwicz. "I have learned more here in the past month and a half than I have in the past five years."
2008-07-25
Learning Japanese key to enjoying Okinawan culture
Prefectural museum presents island history, art
The historical museum hosts an array of artifacts from ancient Okinawa dating back 18,000 years. The art museum showcases the pre and postwar era art by Okinawan artists.
The Okinawa Prefectural Art Museum is the first prefecture-run art museum on Okinawa, according to the museum's Web site, and it displays the influence World War II had on many Okinawan artists.
Some of the art displays show the chaos and destruction during the battles of World War II. In other displays, modern artists use their work to display their thoughts and feelings on modern day life, Okinawa's culture, and the trends in Okinawan art over the years.
There are also English- and Japanese-language newspapers from the World War II era as well as exhibits where visitors can learn about Okinawa's ecosystem or about the Okinawan culture from its beginning.
"The museum was the first one on Okinawa I had ever been to," he said, "and I didn't know Okinawa had so much rich, art history. The staff was very accommodating, and I recommend the museum to anyone who is new to Okinawa."
To get to the museum from Gate 1 on Camp Kinser, take Route 58 south seven stoplights and turn left. Go to the second stoplight and the museum is on the left-hand side.
For more information, visit the Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum Web site at http://www.museums.pref.okinawa.jp/.
2008-07-12
Safety officials advise care, caution at beaches, dive spots this summer
Only two days after a typhoon passed Okinawa, this wave at Maeda Point shows the dangers of the ocean. (Photo courtesy of Ed Dunn).
Safety officials advise care, caution at beaches, dive spots this summer
Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac
CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa (July 11, 2008) -- The waters around Okinawa can be dangerous. It is for this reason that Marine Corps Base Camp Butler safety officials offer a variety of tips for staying safe as people head down to the ocean during the temperate days of Summer.
Before packing up and heading to the beach, one should get an updated weather forecast and sea condition status, said Shawn Curtis, the base occupational safety and health supervisor.
Entering the water without knowing the condition of the sea can be deadly.
"Service members and dependents new to Okinawa may not be familiar with the local water hazards here," he said. "Spending time getting to know the waters and learning to swim can greatly reduce risk in the water. Additionally, we suggest the '10 second rule.' If it takes more than 10 seconds to decide if the water is safe enough to go in, then don't do it."
Curtis said that after checking weather and sea conditions, choose a safe location. A good tip is to look for the presence of locals at a beach, this is a good sign the area is safe. Additionally, swimmers should swim in areas where lifeguards are present and should avoid or be cautious of dangerous or high skill level dive spots, such as Bolo and Maeda Point. Also be cautious and heed the warning signs at the beaches of Camps Kinser, Courtney and Schwab.
Visitors should travel in groups, have a reliable form of communication and notify a third party of their whereabouts, he added.
"Sometimes a person will have gone swimming or diving and may not have been heard from in a while," he said. "When emergency officials go to find them and don't have a precise location, it can be next to impossible to scour every beach and dive spot searching for a missing person."
Education and awareness are the keys to staying safe in the water, Curtis said.
"There is an abundance of information currently available on radio and television which helps members of the military community navigate the waters here on Okinawa," he continued. "In addition, the safety office developed a 14-minute water safety video that addresses specific hazards in the surrounding waters.
"The video can be viewed by logging on to the MCB Camp Butler Web site. As long as they stay up to date on all the latest sea conditions and follow these basic safety rules, they will be able to enjoy a safe summer at the beach," Curtis said.
2008-07-11
Official getaway spot offers recreational services for SOFA personnel
Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett
OKUMA, Okinawa (July 11, 2008) -- Whether planning a day or a week of fun in the sun or simply some rest and relaxation, one place to consider is the Okuma Joint Services Recreation Center.
"We provide a necessary getaway for military members and their families during their stay on Okinawa," said David Harris, the deputy commander of Okuma. "They deserve any breaks they can get, and Okuma is the perfect place with all the activities and opportunities we have to offer."
Situated in the northern part of Okinawa on the tip of the Okuma peninsula, the 135-acre military recreation facility is equipped for fun, and is open to all Status of Forces Agreement personnel.
"You are never bored at Okuma, there are a lot of things to do," said Cpl. Mwenya Mundende, the Camp Kinser Single Marine Program president, who visited Okuma with a group of Marines and sailors June 20-22.
With beaches on both sides of the facility, guests can enjoy a number of water activities including jet skiing, kayaking, wake boarding and banana boat rides.
"The jet skis were the biggest hit," said Mundende, speaking for the group he was with.
Guests can also enjoy underwater fun while scuba diving or snorkeling in the reefs surrounding Okuma. If needed, gear can be rented on site for a daily fee.
In addition to the water activities, the center also boasts the Speedway Go Kart Racetrack which is open daily during the summer. There are tennis and basketball courts, batting cages, a nine-hole executive golf course, and a putt-putt golf course.
When not having fun in the sun, the Surfside Restaurant and Wave Runner Lounge offers a chance to come indoors to relax for a meal or socialize at the bar.
"With so many activities it's almost impossible to do everything in a single day," Mundende said. "The best bet for everyone is to stay for at least one night."
The facility offers a variety of sleeping quarters for patrons, including camp sites, log cabins, bungalows, even suites and a brand new private beach cottage.
The sleeping accommodations are catered to all budgets; ranging from $10-a-night campsites to the $165-a-night private cottage with convenient beach access.
With all the center has to offer, Okuma is "definitely worth going to and worth every penny," Mundende said.
For more information and directions to the Okuma Joint Services Recreation Center, call 632-4386 or visit http://www.kadenaservices.com/okuma/indexopen.html.
The Okuma Joint Services Recreation Center is located at the tip of the Okuma peninsula that stretches into the clear, blue East China Sea. With beaches on either side of the facility, guests can enjoy a number of activities such as jet skiing, kayaking, wake boarding and banana boat rides; or just relax under a beach umbrella. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett).
2008-06-27
IN MEMORIAM: Ceremony marks anniversary of Battle of Okinawa’s conclusion
Lance Cpl. Aaron D. Hostutler
OKINAWA MARINE STAFF
More than 5,000 people attended a ceremony at Okinawa Prefecture Peace Memorial Park June 23 to commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa.
The annual ceremony attracted civilians and U.S. service members who came to remember and pay respects to those who were killed during the battle.
“It is a great honor to be here,” said III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general Lt. Gen. Richard C. Zilmer, “It’s important to remember not only those fighting on either side, but also the non-combatants who lost their lives.”
During the ceremony, Heiwa Kohshin-dan, peace marchers from mainland Japan, marched to the sound of drums around the park while thousands of attendees toured sections of the park such as Peace Memorial Museum, Peace Memorial Hall and the Cornerstone of Peace.
The Cornerstone of Peace is made of hundreds of upright marble slabs displaying the names of those who died during the battle. Some visitors placed flowers and gifts on the ground under the names of deceased relatives or friends.
“We gather this day...to respectfully and fervently mourn for all of the souls who died in the second World War,” said Toshinobu Nakazato, a speaker from the Okinawan Prefectural Assembly.
During the ceremony, Hirokazu Nakaima, governor of the Okinawa Prefecture stepped in front of thousands of listeners, both Japanese and American, and talked about peace between the nations.
“In the second World War, the people of Okinawa endured absurdity and utter brutality in extreme conditions that can hardly be described in words,” he said. “Through this miserable experience, we have learned a lesson, one that is universal to all humanity we realized just how precious peace really is.”
After the speeches, officials placed flowers on the ground as a sign of respect to the fallen.
“There are a lot of lessons to be learned from the battle of Okinawa,” said Kevin Maher, the U.S. Consulate General in Okinawa. “The importance of today is that this is not the time to debate the war, but it’s the time to remember those who died and those who suffered on both sides.”
2008-05-10
NOSCO art auction
The Naval Officers Spouses Club is holding an art auction May 10 at the Camp Butler Officers Club. The auction will feature contemporary and traditional Japanese artwork and authentic oriental rugs.
For more information, call 646-8287.
2008-05-09
Scaly beasts cut wakes
Marines, sailors propel dragons in 8th year of boat-race tradition
Lance Cpl. Andrew S. Avitt
OKINAWA MARINE STAFF
Two roughly 30-member crews of Marines and sailors competed in Naha’s 34th Annual Dragon Boat Festival at Tomari Port May 5.
The two all-Marine-and-sailor teams represented the Marine Corps Community Services Single Marine Program for the eighth year in a row at the races.
SMP had one all-female team and one all-male team, which never raced against each other in the field of 52 teams, which included all-Japanese crews, crews comprised exclusively of U.S. soldiers and also Japan Ground Self Defense Force crews.
Each heat matched up three boat crews, which propelled their colorful dragon boats forward, paddles digging in unison into the water with each beat of the caller’s drum.
Hundreds watched as SMP’s all-male team bested the U.S. Army crew in their first heat, finishing first with a time of 5 minutes and 25 seconds for the 600-meter course. They received a trophy and advanced.
“It’s all about the rhythm,” said Petty Officer 1st Class Tudo Ricardo. an SMP team member. “Once we got the momentum going with that rhythm, it wasn't hard.”
But rhythm only carried the SMP males so far against the two Japanese crews they met in the second race. The Japanese showed prowess in the 500-year-old Chinese tradition, eliminating the Americans after handing them a 3rd place finish in the heat.
The SMP males said beating the Army in a healthy rivalry was enough to call it a successful day.
The SMP females raced against two locally renowned teams, rowing the 600 meters in 6:47, but the team’s finishing time was short of what was needed to advance. Despite not advancing. the SMP ladies walked away smiling.
“Dragon boat racing was a great opportunity to build camaraderie with our neighbors,” said Cpl. Jeannene Burns, a member of the SMP female team. “What really made this great was coming out here, meeting new people and experiencing the culture.”
MCCS representative and team coach Sergio Morales said SMP will continue the tradition for years to come.
Education officials: Time to hit the books
Summer term college registration begins May 19
Lance Cpl. Joseph A. Cabrera
OKINAWA MARINE STAFF
CAMP FOSTER — As registration for summer college classes approaches. Marine Corps Community Services Lifelong Learning Center officials are encouraging people to take advantage of the wide variety of courses available on Okinawa.
Registration for classes is May 19 through May 30, and classes for the summer term begin June 2 and end July 26.
Classes are generally two nights a week for eight weeks. Lunchtime and weekend classes are also available, according to Bob Stenard, the supervisory guidance counselor with the Lifelong Learning Center on Camp Foster.
Lifelong Learning Centers are located on all Marine Corps installations and are open to everyone with base access.
Centers have various resources available to help students choose the right education program. whether it be classroom instruction or online courses.
“It can be easier to get into a school here rather than waiting until you get out of the military because there are so many education opportunities available.” said Keena Morris, an education services specialist with the Camp Foster center.
Stenard said education counselors help students set goals that match their careers, and getting an education here gives service members an advantage if they plan on continuing their education when they leave the military.
“Plan ahead.” Stenard said. “You’re in the driver’s seat, if you want to be.”
Many colleges accept the College Level Examination Program. Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support Subject Standardized Tests and Excelsior College Examinations, which allow individuals to earn college credits through testing without having to take the course.
Acceptance of the CLEP, DANTES and ECE credits varies from college to college.
“Servicemember Opportunity Colleges are more familiar with these exams and how they relate to their degree programs.” said Morris.
Stenard added that another benefit of being in the military is the Tuition Assistance program, which allows service members to attend courses while the military pays up to $250 per credit hour of tuition.
Tuition assistance covers up to $4.500 a year of tuition for undergraduate and graduate programs. Students are responsible for the cost of books, applicable enrollment fees and must repay tuition assistance for courses failed, said Morris.
Officers and enlisted personnel receive the same dollar amount of tuition assistance; however, an officer must complete the last class with two years of commissioned military service remaining on their contract, or reimburse tuition.
Prospective students wanting to use the TA program, must contact the Lifelong Learning Center to schedule the College 101 Tuition Assistance brief.
Service members also have the Montgomery GI Bill college fund available to them.
“GI Bill questions are about 15 percent of what we handle,” said Stenard. “A lot of people come in with misunderstandings about what the GI Bill is about and how to use it.”
Military spouses also have an advantage with scholarship and grant options available from the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Navy Officers’ Spouses Club and Marine Corps Offices’ Spouses Club, Stenard said.
For more information about continuing education, scholarships. grants and tuition assistance. contact any Lifelong Learning Center.
MCCS seeks to grow lifeguard staff to meet summer demands at base pools
Lance Cpl. Joseph A. Cabrera
OKINAWA MARINE STAFF
CAMP FOSTER — Marine Corps Community Services Semper Fit Aquatics recently began free monthly lifeguard certification classes on Camp Hansen and Camp Foster to help meet the approaching summer demand for lifeguards.
The courses are scheduled to take place Friday through Sunday for two consecutive weeks. The current course began May 2 and is scheduled to end May 11.
Many students currently in the course said they plan to apply for jobs at one of the 12 MCCS pool facilities on Okinawa once they get certified.
Students in the program will receive a lifeguard and first aid certification from the American Red Cross, valid for three years. Students will also receive American Red Cross certifications for CPR, use of the automated external defibrillator and blood borne pathogen prevention, valid for one year.
The course covers injury prevention, patron surveillance, emergency preparation, rescue skills and respiratory and cardiac emergency treatment. The course also covers first aid for muscle, bone, joint, head, neck and back injuries.
“Lifeguards are professionals trained to save lives.” said Scott Burton, head lifeguard instructor and Camp Hansen pool manger. The most important part of the course is learning rescue skills, he said. “If the lifeguard can react sooner, there is less of a need for CPR.”
The course also covers the legal issues of consent, Good Samaritan laws, negligence and how those topics affect decision making poolside, said Ashley Leeper, lifeguard instructor and Camp Courtney pool manager.
“Not a lot of people realize what a lifeguard actually does,” said Leeper
To create a safe environment for pool patrons, lifeguards are also responsible for checking safety and rescue equipment, pump rooms. floor tiles, and anything that could jeopardize patron safety in and around the pool area.
Burton said the skills the students learn in this course are not Okinawa specific and can be used at MCCS swimming facilities worldwide.
Also, students in the course may be preparing for other occupations that require a background as a lifeguard, such as swim coaches and camp counselors. Burton said. Some people may use life guarding as a stepping stone to become an emergency medical technician.
Most state parks and beaches accept the American Red Cross certification, depending on the type of waterfront, he said.
For more information about upcoming lifeguard courses and locations, visit the MCCS Okinawa Web site at http://www.mccsokinawa.com.
2008-05-02
Lacrosse instills warrior camaraderie
Lance Cpl. Andrew S. Avitt
okinawa marine staff
CAMP FOSTER — Lacrosse is a sport that originated among Native Americans in the 15th century and continues today, among other places, amidst the warrior culture of Marines.
The Eastern Cherokee called the sport da-nah-wah’uwsdi for “little war” a fitting name since the sport was used to settle tribal disputes and train young warriors for battle. The first lacrosse players competed as armies of competitors, anywhere from 100 to 1,000, on vast playing fields that sometimes stretched for miles.
The game has changed much over the years but the spirit and camaraderie of those original warriors lives on in Lacrosse clubs and leagues world-wide.
Since 2001, the Okinawa Lacrosse Club has strived to bring people together through the full contact sport and provide the opportunity to enjoy the game.
The club is open to all service members, and includes several Japanese members as well. This creates a diverse group and a sense of camaraderie between local citizens and their military neighbors, said Jim Peterson, the club’s manager.
In recent years, the lacrosse club has traveled to mainland Japan, Spain and Hawaii to play in international tournaments, where many team members discovered that the warrior spirit transcends all cultural boundaries.
“It doesn’t matter where you’re from, what language you speak or how old you are,” said Thomas R. Mango, a three year veteran of the team. “When you pick up that stick, it’s all the same language. That’s why I love this game.”
Lacrosse, also known as the “Fastest game on two feet,” is a sport that attracts a unique breed of athlete, Peterson said, one that is dedicated and not afraid to take a beating.
“When you leave the lacrosse field after a good game, you’re exhausted and a little bruised, usually just enough that you remember that game for awhile,” Peterson said.
The Okinawa Lacrosse Club meets weekly on Camp Foster and twice a week at Ryukyu University.
Those interested in learning more about the club can visit http://www.eteamz.active.com/okilaxclub.
Ocean Expo Park offers rare peek at aquatic life
** NOTE: The captions for the photos in this article incorrectly identify the false killer whale (pseudorca crassidens) in the Okichan Theatre performance (NOT a pilot whale) & the fossil jaws of the megalodon shark (NOT of a great white).
Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein
okinawa marine staff
Averaging 25 feet in length, weighing up to 15 tons, with huge mouths that can open up to 4-feet wide, whale sharks are the largest fish on earth.
They are also a key attraction at Okinawa’s Ocean Expo Park, and the giant fish made a lasting impression on a group of people who visited the park during a trip to the park hosted by Marine Corps Community Services April 11.
Cpl. Matthew J. Vasquez and his wife Wilikinia both said the giant fish were the park’s most awe-inspiring attractions, and most in the group echoed their sentiment.
Ocean Expo Park, located on the western edge of Okinawa’s Motobu peninsula, is a major tourist attraction on Okinawa and is home to several subsections, including the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium.
One of the aquarium’s main displays, the Kuroshio (Black Current) Sea tank, is massive. It is 10 meters deep (about 33 feet), 35 meters wide (about 115 feet) and 27 meters long (about 89 feet). Aside from the whale sharks, the tank contains a number of aquatic animals native to the Kuroshio (the warm undersea ocean current that supports the Okinawa underwater ecosystem) depth region including manta rays, sea turtles and countless schools of tropical fish.
The tank is constructed with a transparent wall, 35 meters wide (about 115 feet) and 60 centimeters thick (about two feet), that allows visitors see an amazing view of the ocean life.
“The whale sharks made me seem like an ant,” said 12-year old Jariah Tolbert. “They were amazing.”
Ocean Expo Park was the site of the Okinawa International Ocean Exposition, a 1975 event concerning oceanographic cultures, technology, and marine life. The park features several areas of interest, each containing distinctive themes focused on aquatic life, history and nature. The vast park has many exhibits and shows that can keep patrons busy all day.
On the MCCS tour, visitors all started with a trip through the aquarium but then went their separate ways. Some continued to explore the aquarium in depth while others ventured off into other areas including the Oceanic Culture Museum, the Native Okinawan Village, Emerald Beach, the Tropical Dream Center and the Tropical & Subtropical Arboretum.
For most of the children, and a few others on the tour, the comical antics of dolphin species, such as the pilot whale, at the aquarium’s Okichan Theater proved to be another favorite.
“It was pretty cool when the dolphin actually came on stage and stuck his tongue out,” Army Capt. Jeremy B. Robert said. “I’d never seen anything like that before.”
Elsewhere in the park, close encounters with in the Shark Research Lab was the highlight for 6-year old Daniel Locke III.
The lab houses an aquatic tank full of various kinds of sharks and is full of shark skeletons, including the jaw of a great white shark.
“I’d never been that close to a shark before,” Daniel said. “It was cool.”
In the Okinawan Village, the Vasquezes got hands-on experience in mastering one of their favorite lullabies on a Sanshin, a traditional Okinawan instrument similar to a banjo.
“We spent most of our time in the Okinawan Village,” Wilikinia said. “They taught us how to play ‘Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star’.”
The village replicates Ryukyuan dwellings found on Okinawa during the 17th and 18th centuries and presents visitors with a chance to experience ancient Okinawan culture and explore the ancient homes.
There is no fee to enter Ocean Expo Park, but aquarium tickets are ¥1,800 for adults and ¥1,200 for high-school students. A few other attractions in the park also have admission
fees. A complete list of attractions, show times and admission fees are available on the park’s
Web site at http://www.kaiyouhaku.com/en/index.html.
To get to the park, take the Okinawa Expressway north to its final exit near Nago City. Exit on Highway 58 and follow the signs to the park.
2008-04-25
Parents’ Night Out
Bring date night back.
Parents whose children are not currently enrolled in a CDC, SAC, or CY&TP center need only fill out a one-time-use application. Reservations are recommended.Walk-ins will be allowed if space is available.
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