Okinawa Spotlight

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L.I.N.K.S. Celebrating 20 Years

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ansen Festival is just around the corner! And, as with all MCCS festivals, tons of FREE entertainment will be on tap for revelers and festival-goers.

As a part of the MCCS Hard Corps Music Series, this year’s festival will feature two legends of red, white and blue rock ‘n roll—southern rock greats Molly Hatchet performing Saturday, September 23 at 7:30 p.m. and rock guitar virtuoso Ted Nugent on Sunday, September 24 at 7:30 p.m.

Molly Hatchet, originally founded in 1971, is still going strong with a planned album release and special tour to honor service members this year. Performing since 1958, Ted Nugent has released more than 34 albums, sold 30 million records and played well over 6,000 concerts. He’ll be wielding his hollow-body Gibson Byrdland guitar for revelers at this year’s Hansen Festival.

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performances by classic rock bands Last Resort on Saturday at 1:45 p.m., Bloom at 3:30 p.m. and Bauhaus Band at 5:30 p.m. Sunday’s entertainment includes Okinawan Eisa and Taiko drum troupe Ouka at 2:30 p.m., SKA band All Japan Goith at 3:30 p.m. and metal band Bodysonic at 5:30 p.m. The electrifying Philippine band 44A will be performing at 4:30 p.m. on both days.

Hansen Festival is open to all DoD ID card holders and Japanese citizens. FREE shuttle buses will provide transportation to and from designated parking lots on Camp Hansen. Patrons should access Camp Hansen via Gates 1 & 2 from noon to 10 p.m. both days. Please leave your pets at home. Do not bring any outside alcohol, bottles or coolers. If you choose to drink, please do so responsibly. There will be daiko and taxi services available.

For more information, call MCCS Special Events at 645-5828 or visit mccsokinawa.com/festivals.

L.I.N.K.S. Celebrating 20 Years | 3 Boots to Books | 3 Island Adventure: Exploring Okinawa | 5 Japanese Phrase of the Week | 5

In 1995, a group of Marine Corps spouses met in Leesburg, Va. to develop a spouse education and acculturation program. Their primary goal was to create a program that would empower new or young Marine Corps spouses by providing them with valuable information and necessary tools to have a successful personal and family life while their Marine was serving our country.

Their intent was not only to provide Marine Corps spouses with valuable information and tools to help them thrive in the Marine Corps community, but to establish an independent, all-volunteer program that would be sustainable across all Marine Corps installations. (cont. on page 3)

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livingatlarge L.I.N.K.S. Celebrating 20 Years (cont. from page 1)

In 1997, the Marine Corps launched two pilot programs in Quantico and Kaneohe Bay. In September of the same year, Lifestyles, Insights, Networking, Knowledge & Skills or L.I.N.K.S., officially kicked off at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms with a group of spouse volunteers. The program then grew to other installations throughout the Corps.

Twenty years later, L.I.N.K.S. has morphed into an official Marine Corps program with curriculum for spouses, Marines, parents, extended family members, teens and kids. There is a robust volunteer community of more than 1,000 supporting L.I.N.K.S., designated Marine Corps Family Team Building personnel, official and standardized curriculum and expansive support.

Today, L.I.N.K.S. remains an interactive acculturation program to Marine Corps life and the local installation where participants learn about Marine Corps history, traditions and rank, local installation resources, services, benefits, military pay, separation, deployment, communication styles and how to

invest in their community.

L.I.N.K.S. will be holding their next seminar September 20 and 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. inside Bldg. 439 on Camp Foster (in the Multipurpose Room). For more information on this seminar and L.I.N.K.S. on Okinawa, call MCFTB at 645-3689.

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Boots to Books

re you preparing to transition out of the military and into college? This seminar is for you. MCCS Education Centers will be hosting Transitioning from Boots to Books Lunchtime Seminars on September 19 at the Kinser Education Center, September 20 at the Foster Education Center and September 21 at the Hansen Education Center. All seminars will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and will cover topics such as choosing a college, funding your education and college admissions.

The seminars will also include a career assessment in which you will discover and research careers that match your personality. You can then match this career with the type of degree needed.

No registration is required to attend a Transitioning from Boots to Books Lunchtime Seminar. Attend-

ees are encouraged to bring a lunch so they can eat while they learn.

For more information, call 6457160/3486 or visit mccsokinawa.

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japanese phrase of the week

Tottemo kirei!

Very beautiful!

Roderica Mathis

For details about FREE Japanese language classes, please call Marine & Family Programs-Resources at 645-2104/2106.

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Explore Okinawa

his month, MCCS Tours+ will be offering a great variety of local tours that offer fun for all ages. Want to see a few dinosaurs? On September 10, Tours+ will visit the Dino Park located in the subtropical tropical forests of Yanbaru, where you can see various dinosaurs of different sizes.

This tour also features a visit to the Ryugujo Butterfly Garden where not only will you see hundreds of butterflies fluttering among tropical flowers but you will meet the Tree Nymph Butterfly—the largest in Japan. Bring yen for spending on mementos, trinkets and hydration.

The admission fees to both featured locales are included in the tour price: adults $47, children (3-11) $35, children (0-2) FREE. Want to experience a bit of local history? Marvel at the Ryukyu Kingdom in all its splendor at the Shuri Castle Mid-Autumn Celebra-

tion on September 30. This tour will be taking travelers south to see the splendid representation of the glory days of this island kingdom.

Ticket prices for the tour are $23 for adults, $16 for children 3 to 11 and FREE for children under the

age of 3. Travelers should bring yen for food and purchases.

For more information on these tours and more, call 646-3502 or visit MCCS Tours+ online at mccsokinawa.com/tours.

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Please call 645-8888 or 098-970-8888 and tell us the number of your “zone”.

Camps Lester, Foster, and Plaza Housing Camp Kinser and Naha Port Camp Schwab Camp Hansen Kitanakagusuku Village

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Camps Courtney, McTureous and White Beach MCAS Futenma Torii Station Kadena Air Base and Camp Shields

Call Okito Taxi directly at 637-5900 or 0120-23-5477, if you are currently located near Camps Lester, Foster, or Plaza Housing.

Call Awase Kotsu at 098-921-3366, if you are currently located near Kadena A.B.

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comeon ovah!

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For more information, call the Habu Pit at 636-3081 or visit us online at mccsokinawa.com/habupit.

Habu Pit Shrimp Boil

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omething about Cajun food brings comfort like nothing else on earth; some say that there’s no more reliable cure for whatever ails you. Get a taste of Louisiana-style cooking at the Cajun Shrimp Boil on Friday, September 29 from 6 to 9 p.m.

The shrimp-peeling, mess-making, finger-licking fun will be held at the

Habu Pit patio on MCAS Futenma.

Even if you’re not from the bayou, you will be transported there for one night of down-home culinary delights—we guarantee it.

Enjoy Cajun seasoned peel-neat shrimp, andouille sausage, corn on the cob, garden salad, crab slaw, Habu Pit potato salad and red po-

tatoes. Shrimp gumbo, dirty rice, red beans and rice, deep fried okra, jalapeno cornbread, peach cobbler and more are also on the menu.

Prices are $30 for adults, $14.95 for children 5 to 11 and FREE for children under 5. We gonna ball dem’ shrimp on de porch, so ya’ll come on ovah!

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upcoming

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Career Symposium

Federal Government Employment Workshop (Pt. 1) Sept 12, 1–4 p.m.

Camp Foster, Bldg. 445 Federal Government Employment Workshop (Pt. 2) Sept 15, 8:30–11:30 a.m.

Camp Foster, Bldg. 445 Ace the Interview Sept 19, 8:30–11:30 a.m.

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Career Assessment Sept 21, 8:30–11:30 a.m.

Camp Foster, Bldg. 445

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ant a job but don’t even know the first thing about getting one? The MCCS Transition Readiness Program/Family Member Employment Assistance Program (TRP/ FMEAP) is here to help.

TRP/FMEAP provides career and job search assistance (including a FREE career resource center), occupational guidance and transition information to separating and retiring ser-

vice members and their families. TRP also facilitates the Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS), which is required before separating or retiring from the military. With workshops ranging from demystifying Federal Government Employment and “Acing the Interview” to Resume Writing, Career Assessments and more, TRP/FMEAP will put you on the right track.

In addition, TRP/FMEAP will be

holding a career symposium to help educate and motivate military spouses during their job search on Tuesday, September 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Camp Foster Community Center Auditorium (Bldg. 5908).

Light refreshments will be served at this symposium and registration is required to attend. Visit mccsokinawa.com/transition or call 6453451 to register.

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mccshotjobs Senior Accounting Manager NF-04 The Senior Accounting Manager serves as a professional accountant applying established accounting and financial management rules while supervising the work of the Operations Department consisting of the following: Investment and Insurance, Inventory Record Control, Fixed Assets (Property) Record Control, and General Ledger Control. Supervisory duties include, but are not limited to, leave approval, personnel actions, work review, training, position, description and desktop procedures maintenance, performance evaluation and guidance work.

Scuba Center Manager Camp Hansen NF-03

Administrative Specialist Community Counseling Program NF-03

The Tsunami Scuba Center Manager supervises, organizes and directs personnel at the assigned center. The incumbent is responsible for operations including air fill stations, rental and retail sales programs, transportation requirements, repair/maintenance program and registration procedures for instructional classes.

This position is located within the Community Counseling Program, Behavioral Health Branch, Marine and Family Programs, Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS). The purpose of this position is to serve as an administrative specialist performing administrative and clerical support duties in support of the Program Manager/ Director of the Community Counseling Program.

Apply by: 9/14/2017

Apply by: 9/15/2017

Apply by: 9/12/2017 For more information about Marine Corps civilian careers with MCCS, visit mccsokinawa.com/jobs

tours+ Kerama Islands Snorkeling Tour September 10, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Adult $78, 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.

Japanese Tea Ceremony & Kimono Dressing September 15, 3:30–9:30 p.m.

Adults $53, Children (3-11) $38, (under 3) FREE Take part in a traditional tea ceremony and dress in a traditional Japanese kimono. Afterwards, we will travel to Naha Main Place for dinner and shopping.

Spelunking Tour September 16, 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Adults $55, Children (6-11) $43 Become a spelunker at the Gyokusendo Cave. On your journey, wade through subterranean passages and explore the mysterious and magnificent stalagmites and stalactites. The water can come as high as your chest, so wear appropriate clothing.

Shrine and Gardens September 23, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Adults $20, Children (3-11) $13, (under 3) FREE Explore Okinawa’s most famous gardens: Shikina-en and Fukushu-en. Afterwards, travel to Futenma Shrine.

Also included is shopping and lunch 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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645-3521/3522

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 Open Volleyball Tournament September 15–16 Gunners Fitness Center Register by September 11 (1 p.m.) at any MCCS athletic facility for $100 per team.

This event is open to participants island wide. A group trophy, as well as individual awards, will be given to first, second and third place teams. Bylaws and a tournament bracket schedule will be e-mailed to team representatives September 11.

For more information, call 645-4866.

Open Wrestling Tournament Schwab Power Dome Fitness Center September 16–17 Register by September 11 (1 p.m.) at any MCCS athletic facility for $10. Late registration will be accepted onsite September 16 from 8 to 9 a.m. for $15. This event is open to participants island wide. Individual awards will be given to first, second and third place in each weight class. Bylaws and a tournament bracket schedule will be e-mailed to participants September 11. For more information, call 625-2654.

classof theweek Yoga In this class you will perform a series of balance, strength and flexibility poses that will connect your mind, body and spirit. Build physical and mental muscle!

For a full schedule and class descriptions, visit mccsokinawa.com/groupfitness.