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oin us on Saturday, September 29 at Gunners Fitness Center for the Suicide Prevention & Awareness 5K Walk/Run. The event will begin at 9 a.m. and is open to all SOFA personnel. Every year, around 800,000 people take their own lives. In fact, someone commits suicide every 40 seconds, and it’s the second-leading cause of death among people ages 15 to 29. There’s an unrelenting stigma to talking about mental health issues. And so those troubled by thoughts of suicide are often ashamed to talk about it or seek treatment. It’s our duty to move past the silence and the shame—and to talk about it. So let’s come together to advocate, educate and raise awareness. Let’s also honor those lost to suicide and support the survivors left behind.
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To join us, register on-site the day of the event. Those who wish to participate must attend a safety brief at 8:45 a.m. For more information, call 645-2915 or visit mccsokinawa.com/behavioralhealth. If you’re struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts, there's nothing wrong with seeking help. You can get FREE and confidential emotional support any time by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. You can also chat with someone online at suicidepreventionlifeline.org. Active duty Marines and their beneficiaries can also contact the DSTRESS Line. This call center provides 24/7 anonymous phone and chat referral services using a Marineto-Marine approach. You can call 1-877-476-7734 or 098-970-7734, or chat online at usmc-mccs.org/services/ support/dstress-line.
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ctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of early detection of breast cancer, celebrating survivors and honoring those who lost their battle. Despite risk factors such as increased age, a personal or family history of breast cancer, radiation exposure, obesity and others being well publicized, 75 percent of those diagnosed with breast cancer have none of them. However, that doesn’t mean people shouldn’t pay attention to ways that they can limit risk. Simple steps such as limiting alcohol intake to one drink a day or less, exercising and eating a healthy diet to maintain a healthy body weight and performing monthly breast self-exams, as well as scheduling annual mammogram testing after age 40 or 50 (depending on family history), are all things
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everyone can do to catch it early. Early detection and treatment is the best strategy for a better cancer outcome. And the key is awareness! As a community, it’s our duty to spread the word about this disease and encourage organizations, families and individuals to get involved spreading awareness and positivity. On Saturday, October 6, join MCCS in raising awareness by participating in the Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Walk. The event will start at 8:05 a.m. at the old Navy
Hospital front parking lot on Camp Lester. People of all ages and fitness levels are welcome. Make sure to show your support by wearing pink. Semper Fit Health Promotion will provide light snacks and water. Register for the Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Walk at mccsokinawa.com/ heatlhpromotion. On Friday, October 19, gather at the Camp Foster Community Center Auditorium from 6 to 8 p.m. and Dance for a Cause. This energetic and positive evening will be filled
with Mixxedfit, Zumba and Strong by Zumba. Dance for a Cause is sponsored by Kafuu Resort Fuchaku Condo-Hotel and Okinawa Grand Mer Resort. For more information on these events, call 645-3910/3484. Visit MCCS Health Promotion online at mccsokinawa.com/healthpromotion or facebook.com/mccsokinawa. sportsandwellness.
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Hawaiian Luau Dinner Show
ave on airfare and escape to Hawai’i through authentic cuisine and live hula performances at the Hawaiian Luau Dinner Show. On Saturday, October 13, Tengan Castle on Camp Courtney will have prepared an entire feast featuring mouthwatering Hawaiian favorites, such as whole roast kālua pig, hulihuli chicken, haupia (coconut pudding), refreshing Hawaiian POG (Passionfruit-Orange-Guava juice) and many delicious others. After dinner, guests can relax on the lanai, enjoy sweet island music and take in a gorgeous ocean view, all while being treated to an exciting dance show by the ever-talented Polynesian dance group, Pua Hinano. The dinner buffet opens at 6 p.m. and the dance show begins at 7 p.m. Prizes and giveaways will also be raffled off throughout the evening. The grand prize—an overnight stay for two with breakfast courtesy of
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LUAU w o h S r e n n i D Moon Ocean Ginowan Hotel and Residence—will be announced at 8:30 p.m. A lū’au is meant to be a gathering of family and friends. Spend some special quality time with yours, and make new ones at Tengan Castle’s
Hawaiian Luau Dinner Show. Tickets are $35 for adults, $17.50 for children ages 5 to 11 and $8.75 for children under 5; and can be purchased online at mccsokinawa.com/ tengancastle. For more information, call 622-9413.
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Chūgoku ni itte mimashou! Let's go to China!
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For details about FREE Japanese language classes, please call Marine & Family Programs-Resources at 645-2104/2106.
Classic Three City China Tour
his fall, join MCCS Tours+ and jet off to three of China’s most wondrous cities. From November 18 to November 25, feast your eyes on the Yu Garden and The Bund in Shanghai, the Terracotta Soldier’s Pit and Tang Dynasty Dinner Show in Xian and, of course, Tiananmen Square and the Great Wall in the capital city of Beijing. This tour, loaded with history and cultural entertainment, includes roundtrip airfare, transfers, transportation, hotel accommodations, meals and attractions (specified in the itinerary), your visa and tour guide. Experience one of the richest and most enduring cultures in the world. For pricing and other details, call Tours+ at 646-3502 or stop by your local Tours+ office on Camps Foster, Hansen or Kinser. For more info about other tours, visit mccsokinawa.com/tours.
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Comic Con: Karl Moline & Matt Frank
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The Library of Congress is home to the world’s largest collection of comic books (totaling more than 120,000 issues). The oldest comic book in the collection is Popular Comics, which was published in February 1936.
his year’s Comic Con Okinawa will feature guest appearances by comic book artists Karl Moline and Matt Frank. Karl Moline has been a professional comic book artist for over 20 years. He’s best known for his work on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Fray with Joss Whedon. He’s also worked on titles such as Superboy-Convergence, Avengers Arena, Avengers Academy, Rogue, Route 666, Daredevil 2099 and much more.
Matt Frank is a fan-favorite for all things giant and monstrous. And, since designing the cover for Godzilla: History’s Greatest Monster for IDW Publishing in 2011, he’s been known in both Japan and America as the “Kaiju King” (“kaiju” means “giant monster”). He was also the story co-developer, cover artist and lead interior artist for the longest-running Godzilla comic ever published, Godzilla: Rulers of the Earth—which was a 25-issue series.
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Participate in the 2018 Comic Con Okinawa Cosplay Contest for a chance to win fabulous prizes!
Frank is currently writing and illustrating a new comic for publisher Phase 6 and Tsuburaya Productions based on the cult-classic superhero Redman, and has also contributed both covers and interiors for Boom! Studios’ Go Go Power Rangers, Adventure Time and Rugrats: R is for Reptar. To see who else will be there and to stay up-to-date on everything Comic Con, visit facebook.com/comicconokinawa or comicconokinawa.com.
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The idea for the original Ironman Triathlon was conceived during the awards ceremony for the 1977 O’ahu Perimeter Relay in Honolulu, Hawaii, where athletes got into a heated debate on whether runners, cyclists or swimmers were the fittest. Commander John Collins of the US Navy suggested an ultimate race to settle the debate once and for all.
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Futenma Open Triathlon
here are all kinds of competitive athletes; some prefer the camaraderie and esprit de corps of team sports…and some want the satisfaction of doing it alone. Some athletes prefer to use a ball and feel the tennis racket as an extension of their body and others use their body as the only weapon. One thing that all these athletes have in common is that they’re competing against the most formidable opponent of all—themselves. The triathlete epitomizes this. This athlete not only has to excel in three sports concurrently—running, cycling and swimming—they have to overcome and triumph over the weakness within themselves. For those who have the endurance and stamina to compete in a triathlon, MCCS Semper Fit has one for you. The Futenma Open Triathlon will start at 8:05 a.m. on October 7 at the MCAS Futenma 25M Aquatics Center. The Futenma Triathlon
will consist of a 5K run, a 15K bike race and a 200M swim. Register by October 1 (1 p.m.) for this annual event at any staffed MCCS Fitness Center for $30. Check-in will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. and will be followed by a
mandatory participant’s brief at 7:35 a.m. Overall awards, as well as individual awards, will be given to first, second and third place winners. For more information, call 6362672. Visit MCCS Semper Fit online at mccsokinawa.com/semperfit.
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adventure begins here Kerama Snorkeling Tour September 29, 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Adults $78; Children (4–11) $44 Grab your snorkel, mask, fins and PFD and get ready for some fun! The tour includes a boat ride to two snorkeling spots in the Kerama Islands. Bring a lunch, plenty of hydration, snorkeling set and wetsuit (if desired). Pregnant patrons and children under the age of 4 are not allowed on tour.
Northern Highlights Tour September 30, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Adults $39; Children (4–12) $24, (0–3) FREE Visit the Nago Pineapple Winery, Nago Glass Factory and Orion Brewery, then enjoy lunch at Yanbaru Ikoi-no-Mura. Bring yen for the Pineapple Cart Ride (¥400), glassblowing (optional) and extra spending. Lunch is included in the tour price.
Battle Sites Tour September 29, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Adults $28; Children (3–11) $18, (0–2) FREE Visit Hacksaw Ridge and the Battle of Okinawa Historical Society Museum on Camp Kinser. Afterwards, explore the Japanese Naval Underground Headquarters and end the day at Peace Memorial Park. Bring dollars for lunch and yen for admission.
Ryukyu Ninja Show & Dinner September 30, 4–9 p.m. Adults $48; Children (7–12) $27, (3–6) $24, (0–2) FREE Enjoy a Ryukyu cuisine buffet and an exciting performance by Ryukyu ninjas. After the show, try throwing ninja shuriken and try on samurai armor or a ninja costume and pose for photos (reservations required).
*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
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Northern CC Cup Golf Tournament October 3, 9 a.m. Taiyo Golf Club Register by September 24 (1 p.m.) at any staffed MCCS Fitness Center on Camps Schwab, Hansen or Courtney for FREE. This event is open to all eligible units. Awards will be given to first and second place teams. By-laws and a tournament bracket will be emailed September 24. For more information, call 622-7297 or email adultsports@ okinawa.usmc-mccs.org. Southern CC Cup Golf Tournament October 4, 8 a.m. Taiyo Golf Club Register by September 27 (1 p.m.) at any staffed MCCS Fitness Center on Camp Foster, MCAS Futenma or Camp Kinser for FREE. This event is open to all eligible units. Awards will be given to first and second place teams. By-laws and a tournament bracket will be emailed September 27. For more information, call 6454866 or email adultsports@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org.
Flag Football Tournament October 12, 6 p.m. October 13 & 14, 9 a.m. Kinser Football/Soccer Field Register by October 8 (1 p.m.) at any staffed MCCS Fitness Center for $120. This event is open to participants island-wide. Team and individual awards will be given to first, second and third place. By-laws and a tournament bracket will be emailed October 8. For more information, call 637-1869 or email adultsports@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org. CG Cup Golf Tournament October 17, 8 a.m. Taiyo Golf Club Register by October 15 (1 p.m.) at any staffed MCCS Fitness Center for FREE. This event is open to all eligible units and sections. Awards will be given to first and second place teams. By-laws and a tournament bracket will be emailed October 15. For more information, call 645-4866 or email adultsports@okinawa. usmc-mccs.org.
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Barre This is a high-intensity, low-impact class that uses a combination of postures inspired by ballet and other disciplines like yoga and Pilates.
For a full group fitness schedule, visit mccsokinawa.com/groupfitness.