Logo and Publication Redesign & Art Direction Creation Art Direction: I was working on this project while being employed by the Marine Corp Community Services (MCCS) in 2007. It was completed in 9 months (3 months ahead of schedule). The goals: • To create a new logo, image and structure for “The Source” that would arouse interest and create avenues for future promotions for both internal and external clients and better readership. • To start the process and pave the way for the publication’s “stand-alone” status from the award-winning “Okinawa Marine” newspaper. • To maximize space for articles, more information and advertising. • To migrate files from Freehand MX to InDesign CS3 • To create promotions and tieups with other events for the pre, current and post launch.
III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Bases Japan
September 21, 2007
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12th marines kick off hokkaido exercise Foster ASF escalates security measures Lance Cpl. David Rogers
“The Source” news magazine insert for the award-winning on-base newspaper the “Okinawa Marine”.
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A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, inspects tactical vehicles prior to leaving the Hanasaki Port in Hokkaido, Japan, Sept. 12. A convoy of humvees and seven-ton vehicles departed the port to the Yausubetsu Training Area to take part in artillery and small arms live-fire training during the Yausubetsu Artillery Relocation Training Exercise 2007. SEE STORY ON PAGE 9. Photo by Lance Cpl. Corey A. Blodgett
Typhoon Nari breezes by Okinawa Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Knallay okinawa marine staff
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CAMP FOSTER — Typhoon Nari surprised many on military installations here Sept. 14 and 15 after the storm quickly changed from a tropical depression to a category 2 typhoon. Bases went into Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness-3 late Thursday and began preparat ions for heav y ra i ns a nd possible winds of 58 mph or greater. “It came out of nowhere,” said
Lance Cpl. Clinton Bowers, a meteorological and oceanographic observer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. “We were expecting sunny skies and then, within a few hours, we knew we had a typhoon coming our way.” Nari’s warning seemed even shorter when compared to July’s Typhoon Man-Yi which was forecast nearly four days in advance to make landfall here. But even with the short warning, service members were ready
on the mark
Marines from 9th Engineer Support Battalion take aim at live-fire exercises during marksmanship training in Korea. pg. 10
within hours for whatever Nari might throw this way. On MCAS Futenma, service members secured aircraft and other important equipment to prevent damage by high winds and debris. Just north of Futenma, service members on Foster scrambled to form a working party that would ensure a speedy recovery of facilities on Foster and Lester. A crew of approximately 30 Ma rines a nd sailors, d raw n f rom units on Ca mp Foster, see tYphoon pg 6
spIrIt of the game
American and Japanese competitors share a common language through golf during the Awase Meadows Youth Golf Classic. pg. 12
CAMP FOSTER — Camp Foster’s Auxiliary Security Force was fully activated for the first time Sept. 8-12 during a 96-hour operation. The operation allowed camp leaders to test the force’s capabilities when all of its members are activated, said Capt. Bolivar Pluas, the ASF commander. “It all added up and it just seemed like the right time to do it,” Pluas said. “We’re tackling the training part and reacting to real-world events at the same time.” During the operation, Marines manned all active gates on Camps Foster and Lester around the clock and increased security measures by randomly searching vehicles and checking identification cards, he said. Pluas said it was important ASF Marines check identification to make certain that not only the right people got on base, but to also ensure they were talking to people and appeared approachable and alert. “It’s important that we train at every level so that we are always ready to react,” Pluas said. “Whether it’s training or a real world situation, we need to be able to perform.” see seCurItY pg 6
Force protection condition Bravo is displayed for personnel entering Camp Foster Sept. 11. Photo by Lance Cpl. David Rogers
mIxIn’ It up
Local Marines form a mixed martial arts team and go toe-to-toe with island competitors in Okinawa Martial Arts Association tournaments. pg. 17
The Okinawa Marine (left) together with The Source (top) are the only publication the military allows to be distributed through “official: channels – to barracks, offices, chow halls, and other work recreation areas that are used by based personnel as well as our local work force. Circulation and distribution is tightly controlled and monitored, ensuring overall effectiveness. - www.mccsokinawa.com
Award: SILVER AWARD Art Direction/Graphic Design – The International Davey Awards 2007