MCCS Hot Job July 13, 2017 · mccsokinawa.com Assistant Swim Coach NF-03
Shaggy LIVE
Location: Camp Foster Description: Assists with the planning, supervision, execution and promotion of a yearround, swimming program for a variety of ages. Helps plan, supervise, administer, direct, execute, and promote Aquatics and Swim Team events.
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rom cutting his first tracks between deployments during Operation Desert Storm as a U.S. Marine when he recorded his first hit, “Oh Carolina,” Shaggy built his career around feel-good, catchy party anthems and paved the way for many Caribbean artists along the way. With his early chart-toppers “In the Summertime,” “Boombastic,” “It Wasn’t Me,” and “Angel,” Shaggy, with fellow Jamaican acts Sean Paul, Wayne Wonder and Elephant Man, were responsible for bringing dancehall to the mainstream. Since then, he’s had three platinum records, two gold records and one Grammy nomination. One of the most distinctive qualities of Shaggy and the main reason for his longevity—versatility. His records range from dancehall to reggae, and he’s continually appealed to a wide and growing fan base. In
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a recent interview in Vibe, Shaggy said, “The thing with the whole Shaggy brand is that it goes through so many different genres of music. I’m dancehall, yes, but it’s a global brand. It’s a world brand. So I will hit with a record that’s slow as a ‘Boombastic,’ then come with something like ‘Angel,’ which is totally different. All the records are always so different.” Whether you are a fan of his newer music, like “I Need Your Love,” “Seasons” and “That Love,” or you were there from the beginning with “It Wasn’t Me,” “Angel,” and “Boombastic,” Shaggy will please every generation of his fans. Shaggy will perform on July 22 on Camp Hansen at 7 p.m. at the Exchange parking lot. Don’t miss what is sure to be a boombastic show! For details visit mccsokinawa. com/entertainment or call 645-5821.
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ne of the greatest summer pastimes is spending time in the pool. Maybe you want to take it a step further than sipping iced tea while floating on an innertube. Take your summertime pool recreation to the next level with Saturday Swim Meets. The meets are FREE and open to athletes of all ages and skill levels. Events will cover various swim strokes such as freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and more. The SOFA-status entry period opens 14 days prior and closes five days prior to the meet date. The non-SOFA-status entry period opens 35 days prior and closes 30 days prior to the meet date. Each meet starts at 6:45 a.m. (warm up begins at 6 a.m.). (cont. on page 9)
Pick of the Week: Survival Japanese Classes | 7 Swim Meets | 9 MCCS Tours+ | 11 Semper Fit Events | 11
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very military family has a unique story about the challenges of military life, from PCSing and integrating into a new culture to dealing with deployment. And given that about 40 percent of U.S. service members are parents, a large number of military families can benefit from the Managing Deployments work-
shop offered by FOCUS (Families Over Coming Under Stress). The purpose of the Exceptional Family Member’s FOCUS program is to build resiliency. The program teaches practical skills to help families overcome common challenges related to a parent’s military service such as effective communication,
problem solving and successful goal setting. The next FOCUS meeting will be on Camp Courtney on July 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Marine and Family Programs in Bldg. 4425. For more information about FOCUS, visit mccsokinawa.com/efmp.
events&happenings DStress Line
Chief Marketing Officer | Jim Kassebaum Managing Editor | Ryan Anastoplus Art Director | Catherine Newquist Cultural Research Specialist | Ayako Kawamitsu Graphic Arts Manager | Henry Ortega Graphic Designers | Margie Shimabukuro, Lisa Miyagi, Hector Nieves, Jongeun Spencer Editor-in-Chief | Mike Daley WRITER/EDITORS | Shelbie Thilmony Digital marketing manager | Thomas Alan Smilie Photographer | Roderica Mathis Ad/Sponsorship Manager | Roy Forster Ad Sales | Yoshihiro Shinzato, Yoriko Yamashiro Distribution | Kelli Kreider, Desiree Adams Marketing Accounts Manager | Andrew Menges Accounts & Research | Marissa DeSmet, Ashley Herring, Kristen Wong, Ashley Snipes, Allison Dixon Broadcast | Kathlene Millette, Gabriel Archer, Emi Komiya Summer Hires | Nicholaus Featherston, Mia Cox
Questions? Comments? Please e-mail OLW@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org. To advertise in Okinawa Spotlight, call 645-2245, fax 645-0975, or email sales@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org. MCCS is not responsible for designing and editing outside ads. No Department of Defense, U.S. Marine Corps or Marine Corps Community Services endorsement of commercial advertisers or sponsors implied.
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o one needs to tell us that life can be stressful sometimes. We all encounter times when our situation overwhelms us. It takes its toll on us mentally, physically and emotionally. No matter what your stress level is, and no matter what the causes of your stress are, remember that you never have to carry it alone. Resources like the DStress Line and MCCS Behavioral Health are here to help you get through any tough times. With the DStress Line, getting the support you need is an easy, anonymous call or a text away. Visit dstressline.com to any time to chat with counslers who were previously attached to the Marine Corps, and licensed behavioral health specialists in Marine Corps culture. Talk to someone who gets it at the DStress line. Call 098-970-7734 for more information and to talk with someone.
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japanese phrase of the week
Ore janakatta It wasn't me.
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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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Your Own Private Island
ove the island life but find Okinawa a little too cramped sometimes? Do you need to take it even easier than the main island’s often lazy beaches allow? Don’t worry— there is a place for you. It’s called Kouri Island. Still somehow unscathed by flocks of tourists, Family Marts and abandoned barbeque pits— there’s not much to Kouri Island, and that’s what makes it great. The island is ideal for exploring and discovering new beaches that feel like your own private resort. The waters are pristine for diving and snorkeling as well. One of the great wreck-diving destinations, the USS Emmons, is off the coast of Kouri Island. The island is north of Nago and you can reach it by bridge. To get to Kouri Island, start heading north towards Nago. Take a left onto route 110, toward Yagaji Island. Then take a right on route 247, and
you’ll see the bridge leading to the island (coordinates: 26°41'48.6"N, 128°01'01.9"E) To make things easier, make the journey with MCCS Tours+ on July 22. The day trip will be from
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and costs $23 for adults, $16 for children 3 to 11 and is FREE for children under 3. Visit your local Tours+ office or mccsokinawa.com/tours for details.
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Survival Japanese Classes
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July 13, Camp Kinser 5–6 p.m. Bldg. 1311 July 17, MCAS Futenma 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Bldg. 403 July 25, MCAS Futenma 5–6 p.m. Bldg. 403 July 31, Camp Hansen 5:30–6:30 p.m. Bldg. 2339
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et the most out of your time on Okinawa by learning the language. Trust us, knowing just a few key phrases will make getting around a lot easier. Marine and Family ProgramsResources offers Japanese classes and workshops from beginner to intermediate level speakers so you’ll never have to point to a menu again.
Ever find yourself confused about what you’re looking at in the grocery store? Do you ever wish you could ask someone for directions? These quick, one-hour Japanese Survival classes will be held on Camps Kinser, Hansen and MCAS Futenma throughout July. These convenient classes teach you Japanese for everyday life. Learn
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Take a summer cruise across the Hamahiga Bridge. Before you do, get your vehicle's A/C serviced at Typhoon Motors.
basic phrases and expressions, build your vocabulary and learn some simple writing and pronunciation. Survival Japanese classes are one of the best ways to take in the island. For more information, visit mccsokinawa.com/libraries or call your local library.
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information Swim Meets (cont. from page 1)
The remaining 2017 dates for Saturday Swim Meets are:
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July 15 August 12 September 23 November 18 December 16
If you learn to love the activity, you’re in luck, because Saturday Swim Meets are held throughout the year, in addition to the many activities MCCS Aquatics has to offer (visit mccsokinawa.com/aquatics for all of our offerings). Swimming is an all-season, lifetime activity that has countless benefits. Swimming works nearly every muscle in your body to build strength and cardiovascular endurance. Swimming is ideal as a lowimpact workout useful in not only muscle rehabilitation activities but in maintaining a mobile and functional body. The low-impact nature of swimming makes it a sustainable activity and sport for many individuals, well into old age. The meets will take place at the Camp Foster 50M Pool. For more information, visit mccsokinawa.com/ swimteam. Email odst@hotmail.com to register.
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mccshotjobs Writer/Editor NF-03
Hotel Front Desk Clerk NF-01
Painting Worker NA6/7/8
Location: MCAS Futenma
Location: Camp Foster
Description: Engages in the preparation and painting of interior and exterior surfaces, offices, wood and metal furniture, and other unique MCCS facility features.
Description: Accepts reservations, registers guests, assigns rooms, issues keys, calculates and posts all charges to guests’ account, presents statement, collects payments, maintains records manually and/or on a computer.
Requirements: Must be capable of obtaining a government driver’s license for vehicles up to and including 2 1/2 ton, and perform required operator’s maintenance.
Requirements: Experience in hotel front desk or other customer service related work and clerical and administrative function.
Description: Writes and edits articles, organizes information and serves as production editor. Produces camera-ready copy using desktop publishing software. Assists in writing press releases for MCCS Marketing publications; reviews and tracks publications for information dissemination and coverage. Maintains press release, press clips files.
Apply by: July 20
Apply by: July 20
Location: Camp Foster
Requirements: A four-year degree from an accredited college or university in journalism, English, communications or other related field OR equivalent professional experience is desired. Apply by: July 19
For more information about Marine Corps civilian careers with MCCS, visit mccsokinawa.com/jobs
tours+ Kouri Island Tour July 22, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Adults $23, Children (3–11) $16, (under 3) FREE Explore the Kouri Island and enjoy a delicious lunch.
Battle Sites July 23, 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. Camp Foster 646-3502 | Camp Hansen 623-6344 | Camp Kinser 637-2744
Athletics/Adult Sports
Mike Daley
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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 Softball Tournament July 21–23 Courtney Bowl Field Register at any MCCS Fitness Center by July 17 at 1 p.m. for $120. This event is open to participants island-wide. Top three teams will receive awards. Details: 622-7297.
11 on 11 Soccer Tournament July 28–30 MCAS Futenma Semper Fit Gym Register at any MCCS Fitness Center by July 24 at 1 p.m. for $120. This event is open to participants island-wide. Top three teams will receive awards. Details: 636-2672.
classof theweek BOKWA® Punch & Strike™ Bokwa Punch & Strike combines Bokwa rhythms with structured steps that will make your heart race and your muscles burn like never before. Camp Kinser For a full schedule and class descriptions, visit mccsokinawa.com/groupfitness.