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lear skies and warming temperatures mean one thing on Okinawa: beach season! We are fortunate to be surrounded by world-class beaches, reefs and dive locations that provide an abundance of fun-filled water activities. Before you hit your favorite pool or beach, make water safety a priority. Remember these important safety tips: Learn to swim: Anyone can enroll in an age and skill-appropriate Learn to Swim course, available through MCCS Aquatics all year. To find out more, visit mccsokinawa.com/learntoswim. Know the sea conditions: It is important to be aware of the current sea conditions and the weather forecast before heading out to the water. Check shogunweather.com/seaconditions or visit
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AFN Okinawa on Facebook for the latest update. Marine life: Learn about the hazardous marine life you might encounter. Don’t let a jellyfish ruin your day at the beach. One great resource to learn more about Okinawa’s hazardous marine life is located at mccsokinawa.com/dive_sites. Use sunscreen: Protect your skin by using a sunscreen with a sun protection factor of at least 15. Emergency numbers: Don’t forget to pre-program emergency phone numbers including the Japan Coast Guard emergency number of 118. To reach on-base emergency services with a cell phone, call 098-911-1911. No Alcohol: Alcohol and swimming are never a good idea, and mixing the two can be a deadly combination. Alcohol impairs judgment, balance
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It's time to bury your toes in the sand. and coordination, and it affects swimming skills. Stay safe and aware. Education is the first step in preventing an incident. For more information pertaining to water safety and to learn more about sea conditions, visit the MCIPAC Safety Office’s website at mcipac.marines.mil/LivinginOkinawa/ WaterSafetyInformation.
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CCS Aquatics and the Okinawa Dolphins Swim Team are hosting Monday Night Aquathlons! Aquathlons are run-swim-run events—a triathlon without the biking leg. MCCS Monday Night Aquathlons are non-competitive events open to everyone from veteran athletes working on improving
their race time to beginners getting their first taste of amphibious fitness. The events will be held July 10 and July 31 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Each event will consist of two races: a 420M run, 100M swim and another 420M run for the first race. The second race will consist of a 1.8 to 3.6KM run, 200 to 400M swim
and an 1.8KM run. Interested? Register for these FREE events on race day at the Camp Foster 50M Pool from 4:30 to 5 p.m. Aquathlons are open to participants island-wide. For more information, visit mccsokinawa.com/ aquatics.
Questions? Comments? Please e-mail OLW@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org.
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rab your fins and get ready for some fun on June 24 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The MCCS Tours+ Kerama Island Snorkeling tour includes a boat ride to two snorkeling spots in the breathtaking Kerama Islands. Bring lunch, hydration, snorkeling sets and a wetsuit (optional). No children
under 4 years of age allowed on this tour. Adults are $73 and children 4 to 11 are $41. For an above-ground day of leisure, spend the day relaxing at the upscale ANA InterContinental Resort Manza Beach on July 16. Then, enjoy a scrumptious lunch at the resort’s Aqua Belle buffet. Adults are
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$58 and children 3 to 12 are $39. Sorry, children under 3 are not allowed on this tour. The price includes the lunch buffet. Bring yen for optional fees and purchases and, make your reservations at least 3 days prior. For more information, go to mccsokinawa. com/tours.
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japanese phrase of the week
Nodoga kawaitemasu I'm thirsty!
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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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A Cup of Enlightenment
ea is one of the most ubiquitous beverages in the world. From rural Chinese villages to the penthouse floors of corporate America, tea is a common sight. Once used to enhance wellness and improve alertness during meditation, the humble leaf-derived brew has been linked to tranquility and spiritual enlightenment for centuries. It is believed that Bodhidharma, a Buddhist monk from India who brought Buddhism to China, was the first to connect tea to spiritualism. He noted tea’s ability to help practitioners remain alert during meditation on their journey to reach enlightenment. The tea-as-enlightenment sentiment migrated to Japan during the early 6th century when Japanese priests traveling from China promoted the use of tea. A formal ceremony for preparing and drinking tea practiced by the Chinese was brought to Japan early in the Kamakura period (1185– 1333), and the Japanese tea ceremony
evolved at the hands of many tea masters and heirs. Known as chadô, or the way of tea, the meticulous preparation of green tea became a central religious and social activity. Tea Master Sen-no-Rikyu is regarded as influencing chadô practices that persist today. He based the ceremony on the four Buddhist principles of harmony, purity, tranquility
and respect and embraced the aesthetic concept of wabi, the contrast of refinement and simplicity. The tea ceremony is still performed regularly throughout Japan. MCCS Tours+ offers regular tours to experience this ancient ritual. For details and dates of upcoming tours, please visit mccsokinawa.com/tours.
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I Courtney Bowling Center 622-7365 Off Base: 098-954-7365 Foster Bowling Center 645-7205 Off Base: 098-970-7205 Futenma Bowling Center 636-3084 Kinser Bowling Center 637-1643 Schwab Bowling Center 625-2383 Strikers Bowling Center Camp Hansen 623-4629 Off Base: 098-969-4629
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n bowling, a strike occurs when the bowler hurls a weighted ball down a glossy alley to knock down all 10 pins. As fun as that sounds, bowling is actually a game of disappointments and failures. Not only do you have to keep the ball in the lane away from the gutter, you have to hit the pins precisely in order to cause a collision involving all 10 pins. What if there was a way to get max points while only knocking 9 pins over? There is! On Sunday, June 11, the MCCS Hansen Bowling Center is hosting a 9 Pin No-Tap Tournament. Sign-up starts at 11 a.m. and the tournament starts at 1 p.m. For $20, everyone is invited to bowl in the tournament for a chance at finishing in the top three for cash prizes. For even more fun, head to any camp island wide for Glow Bowling. And don’t forget to host your next unit function at an MCCS Bowling Center. Challenge your fellow ser-
vicemember to a high score or even a low score game, depending on the skill level of your team. Contact your local MCCS Bowling Center for more information,
or check them out on the web at mccsokinawa.com/bowling.
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Have you been to Bulldogs? Check out their amazing burgers and sides on Camps Schwab, Courtney, Foster and Kinser as well as on MCAS Futenma.
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Your local MCCS Education Center is here to help you and your family plan your education and career goals. Check out the many classes they offer online or by picking up one of their brochures in many MCCS locations island wide.
areer Focus Education Planning is a lifelong process of exploring career and educational goals compatible with your interests, values, talents, experience, personality and aspirations. It is important to consider how your education will affect future career opportunities. This brief introduces assessment tools to identify careers and majors based on the evaluation of an individual’s interests, values and personality. Participants will learn how to develop a plan to enter their desired career fields using their military experience, certifications and higher education. Topics include: busting the myths of career and education, learning more about yourself and exploring occupations compatible with your attributes, equipping yourself with the tools to plan your present and future in the ever changing career world, exploring
your occupational options, identifying major or vocational program and making decisions. The best way for you to make a positive impact on the world is to love what you do. The brief will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Camp Hansen Education Center (623-
4376) on June 15 and the Camp Foster Education Center (645-7160) on June 29. For more information on these classes, call a participating location. Visit MCCS Education Centers online at mccsokinawa.com/ educationandcareerservices.
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mccshotjobs MEF PREVENTION SPECIALIST NF-04
LODGING FACILITY MANAGER NF-04
LIFEGUARD SUPERVISOR NF-03 Location: Camp Foster
Location: Camp Foster
Location: Camp Foster
Description: Protects swimmers from hazardous conditions and ensures that pool rules and regulations are enforced. Uses and maintains care of emergency equipment. Teaches various swimming skills and water safety.
Description: Performs as manager of Westpac lodge, and MCCS Program Manager for all MCCS Temporary Lodging Facilities on Camps Foster, Courtney and Hansen. Performs as the Temporary Billeting Facility manager for Camps Foster, Courtney and MCAS Futenma.
Description: Responsible for overseeing and supporting the implementation and administration of Marine Corps Behavioral Health prevention, education and awareness programs for military members and their families.
Requirements: Certified in Lifeguard training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent, Standard First Aid or equivalent. Must be able to pass an initial and recurrent physical ability test. Apply by: June 11
Requirements: Minimum three years experience managing a motel/hotel. Any of the following certifications highly desirable: CHA (Certified Hotel Administrator), CLM (Certified Lodging Manager), CHHE (Certified Hospitality Housekeeping Executive).
Requirements: Three years of experience that demonstrates knowledge of and experience in serving as a Behavioral Health Prevention Specialist OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of comparable knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above.
Apply by: June 14
Apply by: July1
For more information go to mccsokinawa.com/jobs
tours+ Hiji Falls and Okuma June 11 Adult $23, Children (3-11) $16, (under 3) FREE Enjoy a hike to Hiji Falls and work up an appetite. After the hike, we’ll have a late lunch at Okuma.
Japanese Tea Ceremony June 16 Adults $35, Children (3-11) $28, Children (under 3) FREE Experience a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony. After tea, enjoy lunch and shopping on Kokusai Street.
*Bring yen for additional food, drinks and/or purchases. Camp Foster 646-3502 | Camp Hansen 623-6344 | Camp Kinser 637-2744
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
upcoming semperfitevents Flag Football Tournament June 23–25 Camp Courtney Bowl Field Register at any MCCS Fitness Center by June 19 at 1 p.m. for $120. This event is open to teams island-wide. Top three teams will receive awards. Details: 622-7297.
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.
classof theweek Zumba Zumba mixes body sculpting movements with Latin-inspired dance steps. The routines feature aerobic interval training so dancing skills are not necessary. Camps Courtney, Foster, Hansen and Kinser For a full schedule and class descriptions, visit mccsokinawa.com/groupfitness.