May 25, 2017 · mccsokinawa.com
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emorial Day is more than BBQ’s and time off work. It’s a time to reflect on those we’ve lost in all the conflicts dating back to the Civil War. Service members' graves are decorated as a small token of gratitude for their ultimate sacrifice to our country. Many men and women have died in service to our country, and it’s the least we can do to pause and reflect on how many have given their lives so we all can enjoy our freedoms and way of life. We at MCCS are here for service members past and present, and would like to extend a heartfelt "thank you" for your service. In honor of those who gone before us, MCCS would like to make your lives a little easier this Memorial Day Week-
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end with some special offers and events. Members of the Camps Courtney, Foster and Kinser Youth and Teen Centers are invited to a plethora of programs this weekend. Learn fun facts, play games, go on mini field trips and more. Not a member? Sign up with your local Youth and Teen Center today. Cheer on your favorite mini and female athletes at the Trikids Kinser, Women’s Only, and Minikids Triathlon at the Camp Kinser Fitness Center. The event starts at 6 a.m. on May 27. Join Tours+ on the Sunset BBQ Dinner Cruise on May 26. Adults are $60 each, children ages 6 to 12 are $53, children 3 to 5 are $29 and children under three are FREE with no meal. Call
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Celebrate Memorial Day with MCCS. 646-3502 to book today. Turn the page for more offers and events happening this weekend, like the Summer Pool Bash on May 29 at the Hansen, McTureous, Foster and Futenmna pools, or the USS Emmons Boat Tour with Tsunami Scuba on May 29.
Pick of the Week: Free Stall Rentals | 7 Framing Sale | 9 Off-Base Events | 11 Semper Fit Events | 11
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NEIGHBORHOOD Okinawa
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his Memorial Day, check out the latest and greatest dive gear around at the 2017 Tsunami Scuba Memorial Day Expo on Camp Foster. Vendors representing manufacturers such as Scubapro, Sealife, Aqua Lung, Suunto, Omer, DeepSea, XS Scuba and more will be on hand to answer questions about their
wares. This diving extravaganza is happening Memorial Day weekend (May 26 to 29) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Camp Foster Tsunami Scuba. Sales will also take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at other Tsunami Scuba locations throughout the island. On Camp Foster, FREE seminars will be held on subjects such as equipment
and gear, and patrons will also be able to try exciting new gear brought by vendors at the 50 Meter Pool. For more information on the 2017 Tsunami Scuba Memorial Day Expo, call 645-4206. Visit Tsunami Scuba online at mccsokinawa.com/tsunamiscuba.
Questions? Comments? Please e-mail OLW@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org.
events&happenings Summer Pool Bashes
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he summer has already made its way to Okinawa. Finding a way to keep cool can be a challenge, but don’t sweat it—MCCS Aquatics has got you covered. Throughout the summer, you can enjoy a day in the water at one of the Pool Bash events.
Each bash will have free food and entertainment by the pool. The pool party season kicks off on May 29 with a Memorial Day Pool Bash on Camps Foster 50M, McTureous 25M, Hansen 50M and MCAS Futenma 25M pools. On July 4, cel-
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ebrate Independence Day at Kinser 50M, Schwab 50M and Plaza Housing 25M pools. All parties are from noon to 3 p.m. For details, please visit mccsokinawa.com/aquatics. This publication printed with
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Sangosho ga utsukushii desu. The coral is beautiful.
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For details about FREE Japanese language classes, please call Marine & Family Programs-Resources at 645-2104/2106.
Diving the USS Emmons
he USS Emmons (DD-457/ DMS-22) served as a destroyer in the Atlantic Ocean before being transferred to the Pacific Ocean to serve as a minesweeper. During the Battle of Okinawa on the morning of April 7, 1945 the USS Emmons finally sank below the surface and embarked on eternal patrol. There are articles, tours and websites dedicated to the historic ship. For all that you can read about the USS Emmons, nothing can really prepare you for the incredible experience of actually seeing the old ship resting on the bottom. It is a privilege and an honor to visit the 60 Sailors who lost their lives and pay your respects. The dive site is a short boat ride from ports in northern Motubu, and the calm water and sunshine often belie the difficulty of the dive. After exiting the boat, you will drop approximately 110 to 130 feet, using
nothing but a rope to guide you and give reference. Your dive clock starts when you begin your descent, and you will have approximately 10 minutes to explore the 348-foot wreck. For $80, our experienced Tsunami SCUBA instructors will outfit you with the equipment and training necessary to get the most
out of your USS Emmons trip. The trip on May 29 includes two air or Nitrox tanks, weights, transportation to and from Camp Hansen to the marina, and boat charter to the northern reefs and USS Emmons. For more details, visit mccsokinawa. com/tsunamiscuba.
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This promotion is exclusive to Marines and Sailors. Call your nearest Typhoon Motors today for more information. mccsokinawa.com/ typhoonmotors
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orking on your car can get very uncomfortable, especially if you don’t have the proper tools to get the job done. Taking your car to a proper shop and using one of their stalls is obviously a better choice, but that costs money and at least a tiny bit of the reason why you’re fixing your own car is attributed to being frugal.
Fear not, money savers. In honor of Memorial Day, Typhoon Motors on Camps Kinser, Courtney and Hansen are offering FREE stall rentals on Saturday May 27 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This way, you can fix your car comfortably and your wallet will be none the wiser. At Typhoon Motors, you’ll have access to lifts and some of the best
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Typhoon Motors' state-of-art facilities offer everything you need to get the job done right.
tools and equipment available, as well as advice on proper use. And if you need spare parts, the Auto Recovery Center is a great place to find used auto parts at some of the best prices in all of Japan. They also offer vehicle disposal services if you decide your car is a lost cause.
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According to Hallmark, Father’s Day is the fourth largest card-giving occasion of the year. Why not try a frame this year instead?
s there a pile of red folders in a corner of your house collecting dust? Has your service member been presented some pretty neat promotion or parting gifts? Or maybe your house is relatively free of service specific memorabilia, but is full of drawings made by tiny little humans. Gather them all and head over to Foster Framing & Fine Arts and the Custom Shop for their Memorial Day Appreciation and Father’s Day
Sale. May 30 through June 3, they are offering 15% off material costs for custom frames, plaques and trophies. If you spend over $100, you get 25% off material costs. With Father’s Day just around the corner, now is the time to make something special for Dad. Is this his first Father’s Day? Have you taken some fun family photos at island hot spots? Commemorate Dad and all he does by gifting him a one-of-a-kind,
framed and matted collection of your favorite moments as a family. For more information, call 645-3674 or visit them online at mccsokinawa. com/framingandfinearts. Foster Framing & Fine Arts and the Custom Shop are located between the Community Center and Ocean Breeze on Camp Foster. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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adventure begins here Tea Ceremony with Kimono Dressing June 2, 3:30–9:30 p.m. Adults $48, Children (3–11) $38 Take part in a traditional tea ceremony. Continue the experience by discovering the history behind kimonos and dressing in a traditional Japanese kimono. Afterwards, we will travel to Naha Main Place for lunch and shopping. Farm and Fish Market June 3, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Adults $21, Children (3–11) $14, (under 3) FREE Explore and shop the freshest food on Okinawa at the JA Farmer’s Market, Vege Vege store and Mini Mini Zoo. The last stop will be the Payao Fish Market where you can buy a variety of fresh seafood and enjoy a delicious lunch.
Shuri Castle and Naha June 3, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Adults $23; Children (3-11) $16; Children (under 3) FREE Tour this 15th century castle, once home of the 19 Ryukyuan kings and the only fully reconstructed castle in Okinawa. Afterwards have lunch, shop on Kokusai Street and spend the rest of the afternoon at Fukushu-en Garden and Naminoue Shinto Shrine. Okinawa West Coast June 4, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Adults $43; Children (6-12) $26; Children (3-5) $11; Children (under 3) FREE Visit Cape Manzamo, one of the most beautiful and scenic spots on Okinawa. Enjoy a delicious lunch buffet at Okinawa Marriott Resort, and visit the Okinawa Sweet Factory for dessert.
*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
Yohena Hydrangea Garden Festival May 25–June 20, 9 a.m.–6: 30 p.m. Yohena Hydrangea Garden Motobu Town Admission Fee: Adults ¥400, ¥200 (7–18), FREE (under 7)
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
Night Insect Observation Tour May 25–June 25, 6:30 p.m.–9 p.m. (weekends only) Bios on the Hill, Uruma City Adults ¥1,800, Children (4–12) ¥1,000, (under 3) FREE Must make reservations, call 098-965-3400
Itoman Dragon Boat Race May 28–29 , 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Itoman Fishing Port Itoman City FREE
upcoming semperfitevents Pacific-Wide “Firecracker” Softball Tournament June 29– July 4 Camp Foster Softball Fields Register at any MCCS Fitness Center by June 20 at 1 p.m. for $275. This event is open to teams island-wide. Top three teams will receive awards. Details: 645-3521/3522.
Far East Bodybuilding August 6 Camp Foster Theater Register at any MCCS Fitness Center by July 17 at 1 p.m. for $75 (non-SOFA participants, call 645-3521 for registration details). This event is open to participants island-wide. Top five individuals will receive awards. Details: 645-3521/3522.
classof theweek Interval Training This class employs “Tabata” interval training, which is one form of high-intensity interval training. The duration of one set is 4 minutes. You will do a single exercise with the interval of 20 seconds on and 10 seconds off, repeating it 8 times. Camps Courtney, Foster and Kinser For more information and a full schedule, visit mccsokinawa.com/groupfitness