May 18, 2017 · mccsokinawa.com
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n an effort to ensure our Marines, Sailors and other DoD personnel on Okinawa are able to enjoy the island in a safe manner, MCB Camp Butler and MCCS invite iPhone users to download and use the Liberty App. The app was built on the award-winning foundation established by Marines and spouses from Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Air Wing. Their “Okinawa Liberty App” won the Mobile Application for Quality of Life category in the first Marine Corps Mobile Application Challenge, or MCMAC, in December 2016. The Liberty App enhances prospects for a safe and enjoyable liberty experience on Okinawa by providing commander’s regulations and policies, emergency phone numbers, cultural and commu-
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nity information including basic Japanese phrases, local off-base attractions, on-base resources such as MCCS, the Exchange, USO, Air Force/ Army/Navy MWR, and more — all easily accessible via smartphone. This FREE mobile application is available for download by searching “Liberty MCCS Okinawa” in the App Store, or from the MCCS website at mccsokinawa.com/liberty. Updates to the app will be continuous, including a version for Android phones. Any and all feedback after you have interacted with the app is greatly appreciated and easy to do. Simply use the "Feedback" button in the app. Our very own MCCS Management Information Systems team, along with MACG18 and 1st MAW Marines and spouses with full
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Now available for download for iPhone. support of their command, have put forth an exceptional effort to provide this resource, and your feedback will help to optimize the user experience. For more information, please contact the MCCS Okinawa Digital Marketing Department at 645-3970/2759.
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livingatlarge TriKids, MiniKids and Women’s Only Triathlon
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unning, biking and swimming are the holy trinity of athleticism. While competing in these activities individually requires stamina, there is no better way to test an athlete’s endurance than doing all three back-to-back. Regardless of whether they are experienced triathletes or are training for the first one, the TriKids, MiniKids and Women’s Only Triathlon is sure to be a fun and challenging event for everyone who competes. The TriKids, MiniKids and Women’s Only Triathlon will take place on May 27 on Camp Kinser and June 24 on Camp Foster. All races start at 6 a.m. The women’s category is for females over the age of 13. The Trikids category is for children ages 7 to 14. The Minikids race is for mini-athletes under the age of 10. Participants can register online at mccsokinawa. com/aquatics no later than four days before the respective race.
Questions? Comments? Please e-mail OLW@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org.
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Are You the Ultimate Athlete?
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rove you’ve got what it takes to become Okinawa’s Ultimate Tactical Athlete with a chance to compete Marine Corps-wide. This is not your ordinary fitness competition. Competitors will go through a series of High Intensity Tactical Training (HITT) moves to test overall fitness and combat readiness.
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HITT focuses on dynamic strength and conditioning exercises that mimic operational-related activities to enhance speed, power, strength and endurance while reducing the likelihood of injuries. Okinawa will send one male and one female competitor to Camp Pendleton to compete for the
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Ultimate Tactical Athlete title, August 28 to 31. To make the cut, go to mccsokinawa.com/healthpromotion for an application. For details, contact MCCS Health Promotion at 645-3910, or talk to your local HITT program coordinator today. This publication printed with
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japanese phrase of the week
RÄ“su shimasho! Let's race!
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For details about FREE Japanese language classes, please call Marine & Family Programs-Resources at 645-2104/2106.
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5 Reasons to Hit the Pool
e have devised many ways to cool off, such as air conditioning and popsicles, but nothing is immediately refreshing as a plunge in the pool. Here are the top five reasons to visit your local MCCS pool this summer. 1. Heart Health: Swimming keeps your heart strong. Although we are land-lubbers by nature, we can adapt quickly to moving around in water. MCCS Aquatics hosts a number of swim meets, races and aquathlons to keep your cardio up. Just starting? Sign up for a swim class at mccsokinawa. com/learntoswim. 2. Build Muscle: Swimming is a full body workout and will build muscular strength and endurance without adding more stress to your joints. Adding some resistance to your legs such as fins is a way to increase the intensity. 3. Cross Training: Mixing some low impact training with higher im-
pact training will balance out your current regimen. Swimming may also relieve your sore muscles, enhance recovery and work smaller muscle groups which will prevent future injury. 4. Flexibility: It may be counterintuitive to summer weather, but spending some time in a heated pool can relax the muscles and increase flexibility
while reducing muscle soreness. 5. Social Outlet: Joining the Okinawa Dolphins swim team or a triathlon training group is a great way to meet new friends with common interests. Check out mccsokinawa. com/swimteam for details. Visit mccsokinawa.com/aquatics for a full schedule and hours for all the MCCS pools on island.
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MCCS’s Transition Assistance Management Program/Family Member Employment Assistance Program (TAMP/FAMEAP) offers an Interview Skills class to enhance your knowledge and skills. The next class is on May 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. on Camp Hansen Bldg. 2339.
Ace the Interview
he interview is the most vital phase of the hiring process. While job seekers are rightly concerned with writing the perfect resume, the interview is the opportunity to make a positive impression on the employer. Here are few guidelines on how to prepare for the interview: Know the company, position and interviewers. Visit the company website, follow them on Twitter, speak to current employees and search the web for articles related to the business. Read the position description carefully so your past experience and skills are in line with the current opening. Professional appearance shows respect for the position, the company and the interviewer. Never make the mistake of being under-dressed. Practice proper hygiene, don’t chew gum, and if you smoke, save it until after the interview. Avoid perfumes and colognes since they can be an
allergen for some people. Arrive 15 minutes early and make sure the directions to the meeting place are understood. Assume you are being observed from the time you pull into the parking lot. Be pleasant to the front desk person, as this is part of the interview. Remember to project confidence but not arrogance. Maintain eye contact
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Hit an MCCS pool this summer to beat the heat!
and give a firm, handshake. When answering questions, be clear and brief. Describe the situation or challenge, the action you took and the result. When asked if you have any questions, have several prepared. After the interview, send a personalized note to the people involved in the interview process to thank them.
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spotlight
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Be a Lifeguard
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According to the U.S. Lifesaving Association, U.S. lifeguards rescue over 100,000 people per year.
re you interested in the business of saving lives? Who wouldn’t be? What about looking good? Surely, everyone is interested in that. Imagine a job where you could save lives and look amazing doing it. It’s called being a lifeguard. It’s called being fit, sunglasses on the job, and being CPR/AED certified.
If you want to live the dream, sign up now for a Lifeguard Certification Course! Registration is open now for classes starting on June 15, July 13 and August 17. In the Lifeguarding Full Course, participants will learn the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies, how
to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, as well as caring for injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. Visit mccsokinawa.com/lifeguard for more details and to register.
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adventure begins here Sunset BBQ Dinner Cruise May 26, 4–8:30 p.m. Adults $60, Children (6–12) $53, Children (3–5) $29, (under 3) FREE, no meal included Enjoy live music and a gorgeous sunset from the upper level deck. This scenic cruise will include a delicious yakiniku style BBQ dinner. Kerama Islands Snorkeling Tour May 27, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Adult $73, Children (4–11) $41 Grab your fins and get ready for some fun! Tour includes a boat ride to two snorkeling spots in the Kerama Islands.
Ocean Expo Park and Churaumi Aquarium May 27, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Adults $40, Children (16–17) $34, Children (6–15) $22, (3–5) $16, (under 3) FREE Visit Ocean Expo Park and world-famous Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. Watch a FREE dolphin show, visit an Okinawa Village, or relax on Emerald Beach. Battle Sites Tour May 28, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Adults $28, Children (3-11) $18 (under 3) FREE Visit the Japanese Naval Underground Headquarters and Peace Memorial Park.
*Bring yen for additional food, drinks and/or purchases. For more information, contact MCCS Tours+: Camp Foster 646-3502 | Camp Hansen 623-6344 | Camp Kinser 637-2744
off-baseevents get out and explore
Manza Ocean Park May 18–November 30 9 a.m.–6 p.m. ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort, Onna Village Adult ¥1,500 Children (3–12) ¥1,250
Athletics/Adult Sports
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Aquatics 645-3180 Courtney Ironworks 622-9261/7297 Futenma Semper Fit 636-2672 Gunners Fitness Center 645-3985/2235 Hansen House of Pain 623-5558/4831 Health Promotion 645-3484/3910 Kinser Fitness Center 637-1869/1114 Schwab Power Dome 625-2654/2442 Taiyo Golf Club 622-2004 Tsunami SCUBA 645-9500 Youth Sports 645-3533/3534
Naminoue Shrine Festival May 20–21, 1–9 p.m. Naminoue Shrine Naha City FREE
Night Insect Observation Tour May 20–June 25 6:30 p.m.–9 p.m. (weekends only) By reservation only, call 098-965-3400 Bios on the Hill, Uruma City Adults ¥1,800, Children (4–12) ¥1,000, (under 3) FREE
upcoming semperfitevents Racquetball Tournament May 26–28 MCAS Semper Fit Gym Register at any MCCS Fitness Center by May 22 at 1 p.m. for $20 or onsite for $25. This event is open to participants island-wide. Top three teams and individuals will receive awards. Details: 636-2672.
Volleyball Tournament May 26–28 Camp Foster Fieldhouse Register at any MCCS Fitness Center by May 22 at 1 p.m. for $100. This event is open to teams island-wide. Top three teams will receive awards. Details: 645-4866/3003.
classof theweek Zumba This class features aerobic interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms to tone and sculpt the body. It targets areas of the glutes, legs, arms, abdominals and the heart. Dancing skills are not necessary. Camps Courtney, Foster, Hansen and Kinser For more information and a full schedule, visit mccsokinawa.com/groupfitness