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Haunted House D-1 MVMOLUME 35, NUMBER 43 ARINEARINEWWW.MCBH.USMC.MIL OCTOBER 28, 2005 3rd Radio returns to K-Bay

Lance Cpl. Roger L. Nelson assigned to 3rd Radio comed home at their duty sioned officer-in-charge, 3rd Radio general supporter of the MEF. Combat Correspondent Battalion returned to hut by family mem- Battalion. “The focus of our effort is “The Marines left in early June, Marine Corps Base bers, friends and fel- the returning service members and and the majority of them were signal Imagine being away from your Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, low Marines. their families. Each should feel a well- intelligence Marines during deploy- family for several months at a time in Wednesday, after complet- “This ceremony is not deserved ‘job well done’ for their sac- ment,” said 1st Lt. Joseph O’Conner, a dangerous combat situation, not ing a deployment to Iraq business as usual. The rifice to the nation.” S-3 officer, 3rd Radio Battalion. “But knowing when you’ll get to see your where they served in support Marines and Sailor who While in Iraq these Marines were some of the other Marines helped loved ones again. Marines in 3rd of Operation Iraqi Freedom. returned endured five months all located in the Al Anbar Province with combat service support while Radio Battalion know that feeling all When these Marines returned of combat operations,” said Staff and were collocated with the II deployed to Iraq.” too well. from the Battalion’s third OIF Sgt. Kevin Simmons, return and Marine Expeditionary Force Approximately 33 Marines deployment, they were wel- reunion staff noncommis- Headquarters. 3rd Radio Battalion is a See RADIO, A-7 Lava Dogs wrap up training

Sgt. Joe Lindsay Combat Correspondent

MARINE AIR GROUND COMBAT CEN- TER, TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. — The main body of 900-plus Lava Dogs from 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, returned to their home duty station of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Wednesday and Thursday following a six-week, pre-deployment training evolution at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., and Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif. Deployment to these training areas was made to prepare them for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan where they will support Operation Enduring Freedom. Additionally, more than 100 Marines who were training with and alongside the Distributed Operations platoon since July 8 at Fort Hunter Liggett, Jolon, Calif., were scheduled to arrive at Kaneohe Bay Thursday. The remaining 1/3 Marines in the rear party at Lance Cpl. Stephen Kwietniak Twentynine Palms are due to arrive back in Navy hospital corpsmen from 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, clear out of a helicopter’s path while completing a casualty evacuation drill during the Hawaii today. Battalion Field Exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif. “I am very proud of the Marines from this battalion,” said 1/3 Commanding Officer Lt. career, it was also some of the most advanced. the combined arms training course), which ers from the Middle East, working alongside Col. James Bierman, from Virginia. “These “Usually, battalions are known for making recently replaced the old CAX (combined arms additional role players from the Marine Corps Marines have worked hard throughout this history in combat, like (1st Battalion, 3rd exercise). When you hear the phrase, ‘Tip of the who grew beards and dressed as locals,” said the challenging training evolution. These guys are Marine Regiment) did when we took Fallujah,” spear,’ there’s probably a good chance they’re Plymouth, N.H., native. “1/3 is the first battal- dirty; they’ve been either cold or hot the entire said Craig, describing the fight for the Iraqi city talking about 1/3.” ion to go through this type of urban warfare time; and they’ve been living off MREs (meals that has become, arguably, the most famous A big part of being on the tip of that spear, training, which puts the Marines in some very ready to eat), but the motivation and enthusi- Marine Corps battle since Hue City during the according to Sgt. Maj. Michael Berg, 1/3 ser- realistic situations.” asm has been tremendous.” Vietnam War. “But 1/3 also made history dur- geant major, was the urban warfare training 1/3 One of the reasons for the realism, in addi- According to Master Gunnery Sgt. Carlos ing this training deployment. Our Distributed underwent while at Twentynine Palms. tion to the fact that there are ‘friendlies’ mixed Craig, 1/3 operations chief and a native of Operations platoon is going to be the first such “The Marine Corps had two ‘cities’ built out together with ‘insurgents,’ is the fact that there Buffalo, N.Y., not only was the training 1/3 platoon sent into combat, when we deploy to here in the desert — the main city, Gardez, and are no pre-scripted scenarios. underwent these past six weeks some of the Afghanistan, and 1/3’s Marines were also the another town to the north called Baraki Barak most rigorous he has ever seen in his 26-year first to take part in Mojave Viper, (also known as — complete with hundreds of actual role play- See 1/3, A-5 2/3 Island Warriors prove Fight night no mountain is too tall Sgt. Robert M. Storm throughout the operation with the exception of Combat Correspondent Camp Blessing, a remote Marine Corps outpost in Afghanistan. Blessing received indirect mortar fire JALALABAD, Afghanistan — Marines and from anti-coalition militia. The Marine task force Sailors assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine called an air strike against the ACM. Afterward, Regiment, home based at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Marines and Sailors conducted a battle-damage Kaneohe Bay, conducted Operation Pil in Watapor assessment. Valley, Afghanistan, from Oct. 16 to Sunday. The In support of the operation, 2/3 Marines operation was conducted in order to improve and Sailors deployed to accomplish vari- security and assist in stabilizing the govern- ous missions throughout Kunar ment in the troubled region. province. For some, the campaign in Afghanistan “As the main effort, we were tasked has come to be thought of as “the other con- with ascending a mountain in order to flict,” since the invasion of Iraq began. cordon and search the village of However, while the country remains Tsangar. This village was an ACM sometimes dangerous and uncertain, steps safe haven for planning attacks toward a peaceful and stable government against coalition forces,” said 1st Lt. are being made. John Bambey, platoon commander, from Cincinnati, Operation Pil was the latest mission launched by Ohio. “The Marines and Sailors did a stellar job the Marines and Sailors that was aimed at improving accomplishing the mission.” security within the problem areas of the region. The presence of the Marines in areas of “We didn’t find much during this operation, but it Afghanistan is supported by many of the local vil- was still good to show the villagers an Island Warrior lages who have long been threatened and intimidat- presence,” said Sgt. Curtis D. Magee, machinegunner, ed by the thuggish tactics of the ACM. The United from Collins, Miss. “For our part of the mission, we States leads a multinational force with about 20,000 had to hike up over 5,000 feet to a mountain top, but troops pursuing ACM in Afghanistan. Noticeable it was good for us to do that stuff. It’s what we need progress has been made with the government in to do as infantry, staying out in the field and accom- allowing free elections and the building of schools, plishing whatever mission we’re assigned.” hospitals and roads as provinces continue to improve The Marines sustained little enemy contact their infrastructure.

Sgt. Joseph A. Lee Trick-or-treating hours will be 6 to 9 p.m., Sgt. Steve Byrnes, chief martial arts instructor for Regimental Schools, is scheduled to fight his first Icon Sports Superbrawl fight at the Blaisdell Arena tonight at 7 p.m. Monday. Haunted House hours are 7 to Currently sporting an undefeated Mixed Martial Arts record of 3–0, Byrnes will be fighting 3–6 MMA fighter Bob Ostovich immediately following intermission. The 10 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday. main event on the card is Falaniko Vitale versus Jason “Mayhem” Miller.

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NEWS BRIEFS Promoting safety State Alert to Sound Tuesday The State Civil Defense monthly test of sirens and the Emergency Alert System will be held Tuesday at 11:45 a.m. The siren test is a steady 45- second tone, used to alert the public of emergencies that pose or may pose a threat to life and property.

Headquarters Battalion Haunted House The Headquarters Battalion Haunted House will be open today, Saturday and Sunday from 7 to 10 p.m. The house is located in Pless Hall, next to the Thrift Shop. The cost is $3 for visitors 16 and older and $2 for those 15 and younger. For more information about the Haunted House, make sure to read the On Point section (page D-1) in this issue of Hawaii Marine.

Trick-or-Treating Hours Set for 6 to 9 P.M. Hours for trick-or-treating aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay will be 6 to 9 p.m., Monday. Representatives from the Provost Marshall’s Office as well as Base Safety will be patrolling Base Housing during these hours to ensure optimum safety and security for trick or treaters. Lance Cpl. Roger L. Nelson Brig. Gen. Steven Hummer (right), commanding general, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, presents Mervin “Bo” Irvine, director, Base Tripler to X-ray Halloween Candy Safety, with the Navy 2005 Safety Excellence Award during the morning colors ceremony held Friday at the base flag pole. Trick-or-treaters can stop by Tripler Army Medical Center’s Department of Radiology on Halloween and Tuesday to have their treats X- rayed. This service is available to eligible military beneficiaries. Commanders gather in Hawaii The Department of Radiology, on the third floor of the medical center, will be open Monday from 8 to 11 p.m. for “goblin, princess and clown” family Sgt. Danielle M. Bacon “The intellectual investment this group is are trying to come up with avenues to better members to stop by and again 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific paying today will pay substantial dividends train our NCOs,” said Sgt. Major Lawrence E. Anyone wishing to have their treats examined downrange,” Jensen said. “We’ve got to get Thompson, MarForPac sergeant major. “The should report to the X-ray reception area. Patients CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii — Senior this right, because ultimately, this is about system isn’t broken, but it could use some do have priority, so there may be a wait. An adult leaders from around the Pacific came togeth- taking care of Marines so they can take care improvements.” must accompany children. er for the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific of their country.” Parents are reminded that X-rays will primarily Commanders Conference, which kicked off Invitations were extended to senior lead- See PACIFIC, A-7 show metallic objects within the candy or the at The Officers’ Club aboard Marine Corps ers and spouses from treats. X-rays cannot detect whether other poten- Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Oct. 17. the 14 commands of tial harmful substances, such as fine glass, liquids, The two-day conference gave all U.S. MarForPac. Partici- powders or chemical contaminates have been MarForPac major subordinate commanders pants included com- added to the treats. the opportunity to discuss the direction manding officers, ser- Parents are urged to check their children’s treats Pacific forces will head in the next 15 years. geants major, the I to guard against tampering. “The overarching importance of thinking and III Marine about and planning for the future just can’t Expeditionary Forces Veterans Day Events at be overstated,” said Commander of Marine command master Corps Air Bases Western Area Brig. Gen. Carl chiefs as well as Battleship Missouri B. Jensen. “We have to do everything now to spouses. At noon on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, the posture the Corps for successfully waging “It is imperative Battleship Missouri Memorial will hold a moment tomorrow’s battles and to ensure that our that we think out of silence to recognize those service members who basing and training plan supports the future loud, where ideas are have given their lives. war fight.” being sought and able In addition, the memorial is extending compli- Topics such as command strategy, com- to put everything out mentary admission and flag-raising privileges Sgt. Danielle M. Bacon mand relationships, noncommissioned offi- on the table,” said Lt. Lt. Gen. John F. Goodman (right), commander, U.S. Marine Corps throughout Veterans Day to all American veter- cer development, and future basing require- Gen. John F. Sattler, ans, including active duty personnel, Reservists Forces Pacific, addresses senior leaders and their spouses during a comments throughout the Pacific were a few of commander of I MEF. manders conference, Oct. 18. The two-day event gave all MarForPac and National Guard members. the many focuses that were addressed during “We are doing major subordinate commanders the opportunity to discuss the direction All visitors will also receive a button that com- the conference. something here. We forces in the Pacific will head in the next 15 years. memorates the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II, which was celebrated Sept. 2. To take advantage of the complimentary admission offer, veterans must present a valid military ID or discharge papers at the admission window. Veterans can go directly to the ship’s Signal All about synergy Bridge, 03 level, to raise flags or report to the memorial’s pier-side Victory Store for more instructions. Veterans are welcomed to bring their personal flag to raise or purchase one at the store. A certificate of presentation is also available for a small cost. The buttons will be available to all visitors at the Victory Store. For more information on the Battleship Missouri Memorial, call Keith DeMello at 531- 0244. Important Phone Numbers On-Base Emergencies 911 Military Police 257-7114 Child Protective Service 832-5300 Fraud, Waste, Abuse & EEO 257-8852 Business Management Hotline 257-3188 Pothole & Streetlight Repair 257-2380 Base Information 449-7110

Hawaii MARINE Cpl. Rich Mattingly Commanding General Brig. Gen. Steven Hummer During his tour of Marine Corps Air Facility last week, Vice Adm. Wally Massenburg (center), commander, Naval Air System Command, paused Base Sergeant Major Sgt. Maj. Anthony E. Franks get information on how Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 is implementing the Navy’s Naval Aviation Readiness Integrated Improvement Public Affairs Officer Maj. Patricia Johnson and Enterprise AIRSpeed productivity programs and tools with several Marines and Sailors, including Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph Bell (left), Public Affairs Chief Gunnery Sgt. Claudia LaMantia Managing Editor Millie Perera a metrology and calibration workcenter supervisor with MALS-24 and Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Hopkins, precision measuring equipment chief also News & On Point Editor Kristin Herrick with MALS-24. Enterprise AIRSpeed is helping Marines and Sailors in the logistics squadrons utilize modern logistics and supply concepts in Lifestyles Editor Susana Choy order to improve combat readiness. Enterprise AIRSpeed promises to update and synergistically cross-integrate what have been, at times, all- Sports Editor Sgt. Joseph A. Lee too-separate segments of the logistics squadrons. Combat Correspondent Sgt. Joe Lindsay Combat Correspondent Cpl. Michelle M. Dickson Combat Correspondent Cpl. Rich Mattingly Press Chief Cpl. Megan L. Stiner Combat Correspondent Lance Cpl. Roger L. Nelson Combat Correspondent Pfc. Edward C. deBree The Hawaii Marine is an unofficial newspaper published Weekend weather outlook every Friday by MidWeek Printing, Inc., 45-525 Luluku Road, Kaneohe, HI 96744, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Marine Corps, under exclusive contract to the U.S. Marine Corps. This civilian enterprise is an authorized publication for members of the military services. Today Saturday Sunday Contents of the Hawaii Marine are not necessarily the official views of or endorsed by the United States Government, the Department of Defense or the U.S. Marine Corps. All advertising is provided by MidWeek Printing, Inc., 529-4886. The appearance of advertising in the Hawaii Marine, including inserts and supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the DoD, DoN or the U.S. Marine Corps of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in the Hawaii Marine shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of Day — partly cloudy becoming most- Day — mostly to partly cloudy skies Day — partly to mostly cloudy skies the purchaser, user or patron. ly cloudy; isolated showers in the early throughout the day; scattered rain show- with isolated morning showers; easterly Editorial content or public service announcements (i.e., all content other than paid advertisements) is edited, prepared and morning; easterly winds at 10 to 12 mph ers during the morning hours; easterly winds at 10 to 12 mph with gusts to 16 provided by the Public Affairs Office aboard Marine Corps Base with isolated gusts to 18 mph winds at 10 to 15 mph mph Hawaii. Opinions expressed are not to be considered an official expression of the DoD or the U.S. Marine Corps. Submit items for the Hawaii Marine to managing editor no Night — mostly cloudy to cloudy Night — mostly cloudy skies; easterly Night — partly to mostly cloudy skies later than noon on the Friday prior to publication, using the fol- conditions; scattered rain showers; winds winds to decrease to 7 to 10 mph with isolated showers during the early lowing addresses: to decrease slightly to 8 to 10 mph with morning hours; easterly winds at at 7 to HAWAII MARINE, BOX 63062, BUILDING 216, gusts to15 mph High — 83 10 mph MCB HAWAII, KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII 96863 Low — 74 E-MAIL: [email protected] FAX: 257-1289, PHONE: 257-8835 High — 83 Low — 73 High — 83 Low — 75

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Lance Cpl. Karim H. Baker, optics technician, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, guards the entry control point with an M240 machine gun during COC X training, Oct. 19, at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, K-Bay. Securing the wire 3/3 participates in daylong Combat Operations Center Exercise

Story and Photos By The training consisted of Marines con- Marines set up a COC forward at Marine Lance Cpl. Roger L. Nelson ducting vehicle checkpoints and entry Corps Training Area Bellows. Combat Correspondent checkpoints, said Bogwell. “In a real situation, we would press for- “We really want to sharpen our skills for ward to the Marines that were sent ahead of Marines from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine combat,” said Bogwell, a Littleton, N.H. us or, in this case, behind the evolution in Regiment, “America’s Battalion,” under- native. “Once it gets dark outside, the Bellows,” said Bogwell. “But this training is went a Combat Operations Center Exercise, Marines standing watch will be using light being operated from a fixed site. The com- Oct. 19, on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, and noise discipline so they can hear what mand operation center still allows the com- Kaneohe Bay, to prepare them for their is going on around them.” manding officer to make contact with upcoming deployment. Bogwell explained how COC X training Marines who went forward or who are in The exercise was to teach the Marines coincides with the platoon evaluations the rear.” how to provide a secure environment in Marines are currently going through. An estimated 85 Marines, staged in two and around a Combat Operations Center. “This kind of training addresses the weak different locations, were included in the “We’re going to be out here doing the points of their combat abilities that we may COC X training. Thirty-five Marines were training until about 10 p.m.,” said Sgt. need to work on before evaluations,” said at the Bellows locations, according to Kevin A. Bogwell, 3/3, Nuclear Biological 25-year-old, Bogwell. “It’s really good train- Bogwell. Chemical chief. “We want to prepare the ing and is very effective. It’s good and real- The Marines at the checkpoint at Bellows Marines for some of the things they’re istic, but only the Marines who push them- explain how they conducted their training. going to see when we get to Iraq.” selves and want to get a lot out of it will.” “We’re working the checkpoints in shifts, “ said Lance Cpl. Karim H. Baker, optics technician, 3/3. “Every four hours, another Marine comes and relieves us of our post, and we get time to rest and eat chow. Then, four hours later, it’s back to work.” According to Bogwell, the Marines had wire set up around the entire perimeter, which was at least 50 meters from the headquarters for the COC. “We do this so it gives us a chance to see the point of origin — in case we take on any indirect fire,” said Bogwell. “We also have a guardian angel or an ‘outlook Marine’ to look over the area. He’s in a hidden area that no one knows about, so it’s like a surprise.” The Marines participating in the COC X training are all from different sections of 3/3. According to Bogwell, the level of excitement was a little too low for his taste. “We’re kind of hoping for someone who isn’t authorized to surprise us and try and come through the gates, “ said Bogwell. “It would be a lot more life-like, because we wouldn’t know about it. We just want the Marines to be as prepared as possible for the deploy- Master Sgt. Ron Rice, operations chief, America’s Battalion, ment, so this training is going to works in the Combat Operations Center during a training be a full, get ready to rock evolu- exercise in order to communicate with Marines sent for- tion.” ward, Oct. 19, at K-Bay.

Marines from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, stand guard at the entry check point in order to Pfc. Jonathen B. Jones (left), radio operator, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, searches Lance Cpl. Joe M. make sure no one enters without proper authority Oct. 19, during the regiment’s training exercise on Orth, intelligence analyst, 3/3, during their Combat Operations Center Exercise training held Oct. 19, at Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay. An estimated 85 Marines, staged in two different locations, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. were included in the COC X training.

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On the skyline ... with 1/3 by Sgt. Joe Lindsay On the Skyline is a weekly column written by Marine Corps Base Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Combat Correspondent Sgt. Joe Lindsay. Lindsay where 1/3 is undergoing training to prepare them for their upcoming is currently deployed with the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment to deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Ammo technician learned much from life in the rear MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COM- According to Staff Sgt. Victor Olivares, 1/3 BAT CENTER, TWENTYNINE PALMS, logistics chief and an Iraq veteran, Mundo’s Calif. — There are many stories of Marines job is a vital one. from 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, based “A Marine can have the best and most out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, sophisticated weapons on the planet, but with- who distinguished themselves on the battle- out ammo all those weapons aren’t going to do field in Iraq with valor and bravery. the Marines a bit of good,” said the Arleta, These 1/3 Marines, along with all American Calif., native. “Ammo techs keep our Marines and coalition forces service members serving in the fight. Corporal Mundo has a lot of on the front lines, deserve the thanks of a responsibility, but we know we can count on grateful nation for putting their lives on the him to get the job done. When he is given a line and, in some cases, giving their lives so mission, it gets accomplished. He’s doing a that the United States and other countries of great job.” the world can be free. Lance Cpl. Jack Hunter, a 1/3 mortarman But often forgotten amongst these brave and Iraq veteran, said he couldn’t agree more. souls are the ones serving back on the home “Without our ammo we are pretty much front. One such Marine is Cpl. Roberto Mundo, useless,” said the St. Louis native. “As grunts, a 1/3 ammunition technician who was we all respect our ammo techs that are locked assigned to remain at Kaneohe Bay during the on, because they are with us wherever we go Lava Dogs’ last combat deployment. taking care of us. We’ve accepted Corporal “At first, I was disappointed not to deploy Mundo as one of our own, which isn’t some- with the rest of the Lava Dogs to Iraq,” thing that happens over night with the grunts, remarked Mundo, who spent his formative but he has proven himself over the past month years growing up in Carolina, Puerto Rico, on our live-fire pre-deployment exercise to before relocating with his family to Columbia, Lance Cpl. Stephen Kwietniak Twentynine Palms, that he is someone we can S.C. “But, I figured if I couldn’t be at war with Cpl. Roberto Mundo, an ammunition technician who spent his formative years growing up in Carolina, count on.” them, then the least I could do was my Puerto Rico, before relocating with his family to Columbia, S.C., stands guard at an ammunition supply Lance Cpl. Marc McGarry, a 1/3 rifleman part back at home helping point at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif. from Rockland, Mass., spoke of Mundo in a them.” similar vein. As Mundo points out, “There them situated back at base. From there, not sure if I will ever do anything as important “Corporal Mundo is down and dirty with wasn’t too much need for an it was my job to basically be there for or as meaningful as that. It was a truly hum- us,” said McGarry, who is preparing to make ammo tech back at (1st them, to get them whatever they need- bling experience. The families I came in touch his first combat deployment. “He works hard. Battalion, 3rd Marine ed and to take them back and forth to with are so brave and strong, just like the chil- For example, the other night I came off guard Regiment) in K-Bay, since most all all their doctors’ appointments. It was an dren they raised who became Marines.” duty at 0100 (1 a.m.) and Corporal Mundo was of 1/3 Marines were fighting in Iraq, honor for me.” Though Mundo’s experience in the rear dur- sorting ammo. When I woke up at 0500 (5 so I was assigned to help out with rear However, as much as being chosen to work ing 1/3’s last deployment to Iraq is one that he a.m.) he was already up working on another liaison issues.” with 1/3’s Purple Heart veterans honored said he will remember for the rest of his life, he task. Nothing is ever messed up with our Those issues included rerouting mail to the Mundo, he said serving as a liaison to the fam- added that “I am glad to be going with the ammo because he is so locked on. We see him Marines in Iraq, aiding in correcting pay prob- ilies of the 1/3 Marines wounded or killed in guys on our upcoming deployment to working hard for us and we respect that. lems, managing the barracks, and assisting new Iraq was the greatest honor of all. Afghanistan.” Everyone here is glad he is deploying to joins. “Some of the families of Marines who were “Right now I am in my MOS (military occu- Afghanistan with the rest of the grunts.” But of all his collateral duties, Mundo said, wounded or killed didn’t speak any English,” pational specialty) doing the job the Marine For his part, Mundo reiterated that although none meant as much to him as helping said Mundo. “One family even came directly to Corps trained me to do — making sure the he will never forget the time he spent in the wounded Marines upon their return to Hawaii, K-Bay from Mexico. Having grown up in grunts (infantry Marines) have the ammo they rear during 1/3’s last Iraq deployment, he is and even more so, serving as a liaison to the Puerto Rico, Spanish is my first language, so I need to accomplish the mission,” said Mundo. thankful to be going with 1/3 on their upcom- families of Marines who were wounded or was chosen as the liaison for these families. I “There are a lot of logistical aspects to being an ing deployment to Afghanistan in support of killed. served as an interpreter, translator and escort, ammo tech. We get orders for ammo, secure Operation Enduring Freedom. “When wounded 1/3 Marines came back to showing them around the base and accompa- vehicles and make sure they are set up for “I wouldn’t want to miss out on serving Hawaii, it was pretty much my job to take care nying them to military functions such as ammo transportation, pick up the amount and with these outstanding Marines from 1/3 in of them,” commented Mundo. “Myself, the memorial services.” types of ammo requested, count it and verify Afghanistan, and I’m glad I am going, but at key volunteers, the regimental CO (command- “All of these families, despite the hardships that it is correct, get it to the grunts and set up the same time, I now have a greater apprecia- ing officer) and XO (executive officer), and any and pain they were going through, treated me ASPs (ammo supply points) closer to the tion for what the Marines are doing back at 1/3 Marine who could be spared would meet like a son,” recalled Mundo. “No matter what I action. We are also entrusted with guarding home,” said Mundo. “We are all doing our the wounded Marines at the airport and get do in the rest of my Marine Corps career, I’m the ammo and distributing it.” part.”

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1/3, From A-1 a chance to work through and train for.” break to eat chow or go to the head (restroom), Part of the necessity for going through the but that was about it. We’re ready as a battalion “Things can go good for the Marines, or evolution with “eyes wide open,” according to for Afghanistan, now. We still need to sustain they can go bad, depending on how the Berg, is the unique situation facing Marines in back in Hawaii, but we’re ready. I couldn’t say Marines react to given situations,” said Nada Afghanistan and Iraq. the same thing that first day in Bridgeport.” Rammo, an Iraqi-American linguist who served “The most important thing for the Marines Lance Cpl. Vann Magruder, a 1/3 combat as an interpreter and translator for 1/3 during to take away from this training is that they engineer from Huntsville, Mo., said this pre- the urban warfare training evolution. understand the local cultures and that they deployment training exercise has brought the “Most of the role players are actually from understand we’re there to provide security and Marines of 1/3 closer together. Middle Eastern countries and only Arabic is certain needs that the locals have, and yet “When we first got to Bridgeport, it seemed spoken by them during the training, so this is knowing at the same time that amongst the like the assaultmen stayed off to themselves; a great opportunity for Marines to see the cul- locals hide the insurgents, and the bad guys the machine gunners stayed off to themselves; ture of real life in Iraq or Afghanistan.” that are trying to kill us,” commented Berg. the engineers stayed off to themselves and so The urban warfare training in Gardez and “The Marines have got to be able to flip that on and so on. Now it feels like were more like Baraki Barak was part of 1/3’s battalion field switch from the friendliest friend to the man a family — like a big team. The unit cohesion exercise, a culminating event that began Friday that’s gonna put a bullet right between your has really come together and the camaraderie and ended Monday evening. eyes and kill you dead on the spot.” among us all is outstanding.” One of the first events of the exercise was a “Like the saying goes, ‘No better friend; no For his part, Craig said witnessing the battal- town hall meeting between Bierman and other worse enemy.’ I think the Marines — out of all ion progress by “leaps and bounds” during this key 1/3 personnel with the mayor, police chief, the services — are the best adapted for that, deployment reminded him of his days on the Afghan Army commander, imam (mosque where we can show our kind-heartedness to drill field. prayer leader), and other tribal leaders of the locals. That’s the way Marines are. We have “Oh my goodness!” exclaimed Craig, when Gardez and Baraki Barak. two sides. We have a soft side, and we’ve got an asked how far the battalion had come over the “We simulated a relief in place of another extremely hard, serious side that you don’t past six weeks. “Watching the guys at Marine battalion and basically had an initial want to mess with.” Bridgeport during mountain warfare training meeting to establish relationships and build 1st Sgt. Jerry Fowler, Alpha Company first that first day, I felt like I was forming up a pla- rapport with the local leaders and sheiks,” said sergeant, 1/3, from Moore, Okla., said the toon at boot camp. We went all the way back Bierman. “From there, we had subsequent Marines of 1/3 are up to the challenge. to the basics and broke ‘em down so we could meetings that were more focused on the details Marines from 1/3 have received some of the build ‘em back up again. Now, finishing up our of how we were going to work with them to best training the Marine Corps has to offer training during the Battalion FEX at establish security. The local leaders were upset these past couple of months explained Fowler. Twentynine Palms is like the third phase of Lance Cpl. Stephen Kwietniak over the fact that their children couldn’t go to “Now it’s time to put that training to use (in boot camp. We’re gonna polish and sustain in Marines from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd school because of the violence in the city. Afghanistan).” Hawaii to get them ready for the final gradua- Marine Regiment, provide security while keeping a “They agreed to the fact that there will be a Many of Fowler’s Marines in Alpha tion. That graduation will be when we touch watchful eye on possible avenues of approach in one constant Marine patrolling presence in their Company seemed to echo their first sergeant’s ground in Afghanistan and get the ball rolling. of the training areas at Twentynine Palms, Calif., repli- town, and we reached an agreement on a sentiments. We’ve come along way.” cated to resemble a Middle Eastern town. weapons buy-back program, where it was “I can’t wait to get to Afghanistan,” said Pfc. agreed that each Afghani family could main- Danilo Osorio, a 1/3 rifleman from Houston. tain one rifle per household, but must turn in “The training we got at Bridgeport and here at all rockets and machine guns. Twentynine Palms, with the Afghani city and “We also talked about them identifying civil everything, is the best training I’ve ever had or affair projects for us — hospitals, schools, and even heard of, for that matter. I feel ready. We other projects — that we could help them build all do.” or restore, once they put together a prioritized “Nobody is going through the motions out list for us. here,” added Pfc. Daniel Breen, a 1/3 rifleman “At one point, the imam was concerned that from Boston. “We are doing training that we the curfew times we requested would interfere know we are going to use. Everything has been with morning prayers, so we accommodated so realistic. It has been hard training, but no him by changing the curfew hours and empha- matter what we end up doing later in life, we sized to them that we wanted to conduct our can all look back years from now on the times operations in a way that respects the locals.” we spent with 1/3 and say to ourselves, ‘What Bierman also pointed out that the realism of I’m doing now ain’t so hard. I’ve done tougher the urban warfare training was perhaps its things. I once served with 1/3.’ That means strongest suit. something to us.” “We have to figure out for ourselves who the Cpl. Matthew Schenkenfelder, a 1/3 combat good guys and bad guys are,” remarked engineer from Harrogate, Tenn., said he could Bierman. “In the initial meetings, we’re being attest to the strenuous training regime. cordial and polite, but we’re watching every- “I did two tours in Iraq, and outside of com- one very closely. We are being professional, but bat, I don’t think they could have made it we are doing this with our eyes wide open. much tougher as far as training goes,” said “This training is very important,” concluded Schenkenfelder. “During this whole deploy- Bierman. “The simple goal of this training is ment, we were always doing something. We that the Marines in 1/3 will not encounter any were always on the move. There was no time situation in Afghanistan that they haven’t had for anything but training. We might get a quick

A-6 • OCTOBER 28, 2005 HAWAII MARINE

Postcards from the front Compiled by Sgt. Robert Storm

Sgt. Alfredo Castro, Staff Sgt. Ronald A. chief cook, from Chicago Nicholas, dining facility Editor’s note: Marines and Sailors of 2nd manager, from Trinidad Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, are cur- “To my mom and rently deployed to Afghanistan from their dad, I miss you and “I’ll be home soon. I home base at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, will be back soon. To miss you Camilla, Kaneohe Bay. Recently, Sgt. Robert Storm, a my friends in K-Bay, Shomari and Alex.” Marine Corps combat correspondent, gath- see you soon and God ered notes and took photographs of K-Bay bless.” Marines, which Hawaii Marine is proud to share.

Four chefs compete for quarterly title

Pfc. Edward C. deBree Washington Jr., Lance Cpl. Christopher Perna, Quarter,” said Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Yantosca, After guests finished their meals, the winner Combat Correspondent and Seaman Harold Wallace competed against production manager, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine of the Chef of the Quarter competition was each other by cooking food that was judged Regiment. “The first event was a 100-question announced. The winner for the fourth-quarter Three Marines and one Sailor competed for and served to guests who attended the cook-off. written test that included knowledge on garri- was Washington. the title of Chef of the Quarter, Friday, at According to the chefs, they went through a son food and field food. The second event was “I came in at 5 p.m. last night to begin my Anderson Hall on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, qualifying process before they reached the an oral board that tested them on basic Marine menu,” said Washington. “My girlfriend Kaneohe Bay. cook-off phase. Corps or Navy knowledge, and the third event influenced the theme, because she is Sgt. William Mitchell, Cpl. David J. “There are three events to the Chef of the is the cook-off.” really into themes. I couldn’t have done it The competition started off with without her.” 10 cooks at the beginning. Three Washington’s theme was a pirate theme that were dropped during the written-test included Land Lubber’s pasta, pepper stage and three were dropped during salad, garlic bread and an apple treat. the oral testing, said Yantosca. A lot of planning and heart went The cook-off then consisted of into the preparation, and it was an the four finalists who scored honor for them to get that far, said high enough to continue the Mitchell. competition. “I can’t wait to do the same job with 3/3 in The last event is set up on the same Iraq,” said Washington, noting that he’s going premise as the television show, “Iron Chef,” to take all of his knowledge with him on his said Yantosca. On the day of the cook-off, the deployment with ‘America’s Battalion.’” cooks arrived early in the morning to prepare The winner of each Chef of the Quarter com- their menus, which were graded and approved petition goes on to compete for the title of Chef by chief cooks. The cooks were watched over by of the Year, said Yantosca. staff noncommissioned officers who took note Remaining optimistic, the lone Sailor in the of the techniques they used and how they pre- competition said that he is not in the least dis- pared their dishes. couraged with the outcome of this quarter’s Judges then tasted the food in order to competition. decide which was the overall winner of the Wallace remarked, “Maybe next time I’ll Chef of the Quarter competition, said Yantosca. come out on top.” The judges scored the entrées based on taste, theme, creativ- ity, presentation and profes-

Pfc. Edward C. deBree sionalism. During the ceremo- Cpl. David Washington Jr., 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, smiles as he holds the trophy he received ny, the cooks served their after winning the Chef of the Quarter competition, Friday, at Anderson Hall. Other cooks competing dishes to guests who attended were Sgt. William Mitchell (left), Lance Cpl. Christopher Perna, and Seaman Harold Wallace. for the event.

HAWAII MARINE OCTOBER 28, 2005 • A-7 All in the same fight ...

Cpl. Rich Mattingly Lt. Col. Norm Cooling (left), battalion com- was only natural to keep that relationship mander, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, stands with going.” Army Lt. Col. Frank Tate (second from left), bat- Recently, it was that relationship that kept talion commander, 2-25th Aviation Squadron, artillery training going for 3/3 on the Big Island. Task Force Diamond Head, and three of his “At the eleventh hour, we needed more ammu- pilots after Cooling presented them with awards nition, and we knew who we could count on at The Officers’ Club aboard Marine Corps Base them to help us get it,” said Cooling. “It’s the Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, last week. The soldiers had same kind of ‘above and beyond’ support we got come to the aid of “America’s Battalion” both in Afghanistan.” during the battalion’s deployment to Afghanistan “We know that wherever we go, Marines and and, more recently, during 3/3’s training at soldiers are going to fight together,” added Tate. Pohakuloa Training Area on the Big Island. “We will continue to work with the Marines “Our relationship started in Afghanistan,” said here to aid them in any way we can, and I know Tate, whose pilots flew thousands of flight hours they’ll do the same for us.” in direct support of America’s Battalion. America’s Battalion continues to train for an “When we all came back to the same island, it upcoming deployment to Iraq next year.

RADIO, From A-1 from my girlfriend and family,” said David E. Toledana, Arabic linguist. “Another thing was Another of their taskings was to provide weekends. I missed them a lot. We worked 12 communication support for II MEF. hours or more everyday, so we never really got “These Marines were actually just a small much down time.” portion of the battalion in Iraq,” said Simmons. Toledana, a Metairie, La. native, explained According to Simmons, the rest of the battal- how he would enjoy being deployed again and ion, which is about 175 Marines and Sailors, is looks forward to future deployments. scheduled to come back at a later date. “Even though we didn’t get to shower for While deployed, 3rd Radio Battalion’s main long stretches of time, I still enjoyed being mission was to conduct signal intelligence and deployed,” said 25-year-old Toledana. “It was a electronic warfare in support of II MEF. good experience and was good, because it actu- “It was interesting -— getting to put all of our ally felt like I was doing something.” training to work,” admitted Pfc. Brad C. Fisher, Arabic linguist, for the battalion. “We were able to see the results of our training firsthand.” Aside from the work, being in Iraq had its ups and downs, explained Fisher. “It was rough being away

PACIFIC, From A-2

Development of young Marines was on the minds of all the senior enlisted as they debated over formal schools and indoctrination at different ranks. The active duty leaders were not the only ones working hard. Their spouses attended a MarForPac command brief, participated in an orientation of the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command and visited the Fisher House at Tripler Army Medical Center. “This is a great opportunity to not only meet with the other wives, but also to give input that could ultimately improve the lives of Marines and their families,” said Zoe Trautman, the spouse of Brig. Gen. George J. Trautman, commander of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. In one brief, the commanders, sergeants major and spouses learned about a possible base relocation and the concerns that would be involved. Each group was tasked by Lt. Gen. John F. Goodman, MarForPac commander, to come up with their “redline” — the line drawn as to the needs of Marines and their families. “What do we need and where?” asked Goodman. “How do we support the Marines and their family? There are 215,000 Marines and their spouses that have opinions as to what they need. We need to take those opinions and filter them and come up with a redline.” After the meetings were over, many spouses had prais- es for everything that was covered. “I think it is very valuable when we include the families and their input,” said Bonnie Dungan, the spouse of Col. Mark A. Dungan, Head- quarters Battalion, MarForPac commanding officer. “This was the best and most worthwhile conference that I have attended since graduate school. The opportunity for our voices to be heard makes a big difference.”

Hawaii MMARINEARINE

HAWAII MARINE B SECTIONIFESTYLESOCTOBER 28, 2005 IFESTYLESChad Hayes, the L Ruckus’ first mate, L slowly lets the line out on a fishing pole. Throughout the day, Hayes tends to the poles, making sure there’s bait on the line, and helps bring in FishingFishing talestales fish caught by the visitors on the boat.

Deep-sea fishing gives reel experience to first-timers

Story and Photos By “A lot of our customers have never been deep- comfort purposes. Cpl. Megan L. Stiner sea fishing before,” said Hayes, an Old Town, Before each trip out, guests receive a safety Press Chief Maine native. “A lot of them are from areas that brief, as well as a quick brief of the boat they are are not too close to the coast, so this is their first on, so they can become more familiar with where If doing something you loved made opportunity to do something like this, so we try everything is located. you rich, as a rule, then many deep-sea to make it a memorable experience each time. Once the vessel was in motion and the lines charter fishermen would be wealthy men. Even if we don’t catch a lot, we like them to at were cast, instructions were given to ensure But, alas, they don’t wake up at 4:30 each least be able to relax and have a good time.” everyone knew the procedures to follow, once a morning to cash in. Instead, most spend their days Guests are encouraged to bring with them fish was on a line. Guests are then free to roam taking between four and six guests out on their refreshments, food, sunglasses and suntan lotion. the boat and indulge in refreshments and read up boat to provide them with one day of being out on Although there is plenty of shade on the boat, on the types of fish they may reel in. the open ocean with the hopes of reeling in some- half of the fun is being out in the open, enjoying Some of the more frequently caught fish are thing worthwhile. the water and sun. A cooler and ice are provided mahimahi, marlin, tuna and wahoo. Taxidermy Dax Bajema, the captain of the 38-foot-long for drinks, and there are two refrigerators, one services are also available for the customers who Ruckus, a charter fishing vessel docked at Kewalo microwave, a couch, and a beanbag chair for want to make the experience more memorable. Basin, Honolulu, is a veteran fisherman and “I had a great time being out on the one of four captains who pilot the four-boat boat,” said Harry Russel, a New Zealand fleet that make up Maggie Joe Sport Fishing, native who now resides in New York City, “I a business now run by Michael DeRego. didn’t get a chance to reel in a fish, but the Maggie Joe Sport Fishing is the oldest atmosphere was really nice.” sports fishing company on the island of Russel was one of six guests who went out Oahu. Monday. He didn’t know any of the men The three other ships, besides the before the trip, but that is not unusual on Ruckus, are the Maggie Joe, a custom-built deep-sea fishing excursions. 53-foot sport fisher; the Sea Hawk, a 41-foot “We actually get a lot of military members Tollycraft and the Mazel Tov, a 46-foot coming out with us,” said Hayes. Hatteras. One individual on the trip with Russel Each day there is business, Bajema and was Howard Matteson, a Sprint technician. his first mate, Chad W. Hayes, wake up Williams was the one who ended up making before the sun rises to prepare their boat for the big catch of the day, reeling in a 30- another long day in the sun out on the pound mahimahi, which topped the two waters surrounding Oahu, searching for a others caught by more than 10 pounds. good catch. Although Russel didn’t end up with a fish, There are days when not one fish is he said he would definitely recommend reeled in. But, according to the captain, he going deep-sea fishing to anyone who has Six men, who spent a day out on the open ocean looking to reel has never had complaints. Many individu- never experienced it. in “the big one,” pose with the three mahimahi that were caught. als come out to fish with the intent of Alex Musulin (back, left), was the first one to reel in a fish. Dean For more information, call (877) 806-3474 catching the “big one,” but end the day Williams (back, center), a Vietnam veteran, was the third person or visit www.fish-hawaii.com. content with being out at sea, visiting with to reel one in and Howard Matteson (back, right), came in with The Base Marina also offers fishing char- friends and making the most out of some- the largest catch of the day — having reeled in a 30 pound ters from Kaneohe Bay. For more informa- thing many have never experienced. mahimahi. tion on the base charters, call 254-7667.

Chad Hayes, first mate, gets ready to hook and hoist up a 30 pound mahimahi, reeled in by Howard Matteson, a first-time deep-sea fisherman. Matteson, like the five others aboard the Ruckus, Monday, had no prior experience with deep-sea fishing, but managed to hold their own to end the day with three successful catches.

Inset — Howard Matteson, a Sprint technician, reels in the big catch of the day — a 30-pound mahimahi, which topped the two others caught that day by more than 10 pounds.

B-2 • OCTOBER 28, 2005 HAWAII MARINE Remodeled McDonald’s is bigger, better Yibeli Galindo-Baird 60 people and an up-scale, 1,200- Marine Corps Community Services Marketing square-foot dining area and better climate control. The new McDonald’s has been The overall theme of the improve- open for almost two weeks, but at ments was increased efficiency and 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, an official better customer service. Grand Opening Ceremony will take “The larger counter space will place to commemorate the return of expedite the amount of time people this popular venue with a its brand wait in line, offering faster service. new look. The dual drive-up windows will pre- A Chinese Lion Dance, performed vent the backup that used to go onto by the Lung Kong Physical Culture the street and parking lot,” added Club, will open the celebration and Kelsey. be followed by the arrival of Ronald Of note and of particular value to McDonald himself at 11:30 a.m. If both McDonald’s and MCCS, of you’ve always wanted to meet the which McDonald’s is a contractor, is famous clown, this is your chance, as the often unheard of feat that the he will be conducting a meet and contractors were able to accomplish: greet for his fans. completing the construction virtual- At 1 p.m., the little ones will get to ly as scheduled. show off their costumes in the Keiki “The project lost one week due to Costume Contest. Participants will the hurricanes and local weather. be grouped by age as follows: 0 to 4, Some of the furniture and supplies 5 to 8 and 9 to 12. A winner will be were being shipped out of the recognized in each category, but Southeast of the mainland, so that everyone, participants and guests, caused a three-day delay,” said will get prizes as McDonald’s will be Kelsey. Nonetheless, McDonald’s offering goodies to everyone in atten- made the most of a difficult situation dance at the grand opening. and turned it around to create this The new McDonald’s is definitely top-notch building. hard to miss. With its sparkling, new Pfc. Edward C. deBree “McDonald’s really stretched white façade, this fast-food establish- The new bigger and brighter McDonald’s aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, sports dual drive-through windows themselves so that the Marines and ment is vastly different as compared and a larger service counter to reduce wait time, as well as an increased seating capacity with an exterior dining lanai that can Sailors could really enjoy their dining to its previous version and even seat more than 60 people and a 1,200-square-foot indoor dining area. experience,” concluded Kelsey. other McDonald’s around the nation. McDonald’s is located next to “McDonald’s went out on a limb thing special for the Marine Corps relaxing, it’s a more pleasant atmos- McDonald’s facilities want a facelift Mokapu Mall and across from the with the design,” said Marine Corps community which has been so sup- phere — even though it is for fast as well. Among the improvements Base Post Office. Business hours are Community Services Logistics portive in the past. food.” are dual drive-through windows, an from 5 a.m. to midnight. Director George Kelsey. He explained “This is not your run-of-the-mill The new 4,900-square-foot facility enlarged service counter, an exterior For more information, call 254- that they really wanted to do some- McDonald’s. It’s more inviting, more boasts features that could make other dining lanai that can seat more than 7639. MMARINEARINE CCORPSORPS CCOMMUNITYOMMUNITY SSERERVICESVICES WWW.MCCSHAWAII.COM Possibilities in Paradise is required in the form of pumpkins tion of all things German, today. The Surf & Roots Fest — Head to the Commander of the Grill — Is Kahuna’s at the Unit Jack-o’-Lantern Contest. poolside party begins at 4:30 p.m. Information, Tickets and Tour office your grill off-limits to everyone except Sports Bar Carve your most creative, scary, real- and offers such edibles as sauerkraut, for your tickets to the Surf & Roots you? Do you keep your grill recipes istic, or otherwise eye-catching, wiener schnitzel and, of course, beer. Fest at Hawaiian Waters Park, Nov. 5 hidden in your bank safety deposit & Grill pumpkin and win a mystery prize. Tickets are $5 for members and $8 from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. box or password protected in your Pumpkins are available at the Rocker for nonmembers. Proudly presented The festival will feature reggae computer? Do you dream of becom- 254-7660/7661 Room today, for your carving pleas- by Headquarters Battalion, be sure to music with more than 20 bands and ing an “Iron Chef” of the Grill? ure. Pumpkins turned in today will be contact them or your unit’s O’ Club DJs. If you answered yes to any of these Live Entertainment — Come to displayed at the party Saturday. representative for tickets. They can Presale tickets are available at ITT questions, then this contest is for the club tonight to listen to the 2005 The Staff NCO Club will also fea- also be purchased at the club. for $15. you! Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning ture a “bizarre” buffet; “rotten” Note that members’ free pupus For more information, call ITT at Are you an active duty, Reserve band Sugah Daddy perform live at 10 pupus; trick-or-treating for adults; a will not be available at the bar this 254-7563 at K-Bay or 477-5143 at Marine or Sailor? If you are and think p.m. costume contest for adults with the evening. Camp Smith. you have what it takes, visit Their album, “Under the Native winners going “grave robbing for www.mccshawaii.com and click on Moon,” won Rock Album of the Year. prizes;” special appearances by Kimo Champagne Sunday Brunch ProBowl Tickets at K-Bay ITT the Command of the Grill link, or go Their contemporary Hawaiian rock the ghost, and other nightmarish — With the beautiful vistas of the — Looking to go to the ProBowl in directly to www.usmc-mccs.org/ com- will have you coming back to their fiends; and, as if that is not enough, beach, the mountains and the Kipper February? Then this is one sale you mand to submit an original grilling regular performances at Kahuna’s. live entertainment featuring Golf Course, you can’t go wrong don’t want to miss. Come to the ITT recipe and to explain why you should Southern Drawl, playing the perfect booking your party to enjoy our pop- office bright and early at 9 a.m. to get win. Fright Night — For a spook-tacu- music to wake the dead. ular Champagne Sunday Brunch. your tickets for the game, which will The deadline to enter is Nov. 11. larly good time, come out to From decorations to interactions Bring your family down to the club take place Feb. 12, 2006, at Aloha Ten contestants here at MCB Kahuna’s for the Fright Night pre- with the staff and your fellow Staff between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stadium. Hawaii will be invited to face-off over Halloween party, Saturday. The DJ NCOs, this Halloween event promises Among the items from which to The supply is limited and tickets the grill at the Staff NCO Club on will be spinning the latest tunes all to be an evening of the macabre. choose are teriyaki beef, eggs are only available on a first-come, Nov. 19. night long while the goons … or Tickets are $5 for members, $8 for Benedict, snow crab legs, bacon/ first-served basis. Along with individual prizes and a guests, frighten each other with their nonmembers. Portuguese sausage, and much more. Seating charts will be available, so prize for his or her unit, the winner costumes and dance-floor moves. Member pricing is $17.50 plus $3 come prepared to choose your loca- will head out for an all-expense paid At 11 p.m. make sure you look Football at the Rocker Room with champagne, while the non- tion. Tickets are $103 for sideline trip to New York City in May 2006 to your best — or your worst, depending — If you are craving a little football member price is $19.95 plus $3 with seats and $38 in the end zone. Mark compete against the winners of the on your disguise — for the Costume action on a screen that is larger than champagne. Children 8 to 12 pay your calendars today! other participating installations. Contest. One winner will be selected the screen you have at home, come only $6.95, 5 to 7 pay $3.95 and chil- For more details, call 254-7563. The winner of the national from three categories: Scariest, out to the Rocker Room for the dren 4 and younger eat for free. Command of the Grill contest will Funniest and Most Original. The Sunday games. Reservations are highly recommend- Thanksgiving Dinner to go — win a prize package worth more than party runs from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. While the club will not be open for ed. Call ahead for reservations. You deserve a break, so this $5,000. Most importantly, you will business, food from the Fairways Thanksgiving, relax and order your rightfully earn the title of Sunday Football at Kahuna’s Sports Grill can be brought over to “Thanksgiving Dinner to go.” Commander of the Grill. — Kahuna’s is now open Sundays the Rocker Room. This holiday feast easily serves six Original recipes from the finalists, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. All Hands to eight people and includes: herb plus honorable mentions from each Enjoy breakfast, pupus or entrée Monday Night Football — This and garlic roast turkey with giblet location, will be featured in the selections. Play National Trivia is the place to be to get into the foot- Rocky Horror Picture Show gravy (10 to 12 lbs.) and/or honey- “Command of the Grill” cookbook to Network’s QB1, and guess the next ball state of mind. Special menus will at the Rec Center — Come out to baked ham with Hawaiian pineapple be published by Weber in 2006. play. be available at the Rocker Room with the Recreation Center, housed in sauce (10 to 12 lbs.). Sides include: For more details, visit www.usmc- Bring your friends and foes for a half-price specials for members from Kahuna’s complex, with your favorite cornbread, Portuguese sausage and mccs.org/command, or call 254- day of gracious rivalry. 6 to 8:30 p.m., or at the end of the Rocky Horror Picture Show costume chestnut stuffing; roast garlic; 5481/7651. Watch Sunday football games on halftime. and props for a grand ol’ time view- mashed potatoes; corn O’Brien; cran- the club’s huge plasma screen TV and In addition to Sticky Man races, ing the timeless classic, Saturday. berry sauce; rolls and butter; and Football Bash Can Take You enjoy DirecTV NFL Sunday Ticket. you can try to become the King or Be sure to drop by prior to the pumpkin pie. to the Super Bowl — Need more Queen of the Quarter for the oppor- showing to get up to speed on the eti- For The Officers’ Club, Staff NCO reasons to stop by our base clubs and Monday Night Football — Get tunity to sit in the best seat of the quette required for the event. Club members, and E-1s to E-5s, restaurants? How’s this? You can sign ready to cheer on your favorite team house — a plush recliner — for a prices are as follows: turkey dinner: up to take part in the Football Bash at Kahuna’s Monday Night Football. whole quarter. Ask the staff for $64.95; ham dinner: $79.95; turkey and win $500 and merchandise, Starting at 6 p.m., enjoy a special details. Sorry, a remote does not come and ham combination dinner: $1000 and merchandise or the Grand menu. National Trivia Network QB1 with the recliner. Ongoing $95.95. Nonmembers, add $10 to any Prize: A trip to Super Bowl XL. will also be available for those of you This week’s game features the option above. Fill out an entry form, drop it into who are psychic enough to call the Baltimore Ravens against the Pasta Lunch Buffet — If you Orders will be taken from Tuesday the entry box and cross your fingers next play. Pittsburgh Steelers. Don’t miss it. love pasta, this is your meal. Every through Nov. 18 and pre-payment is and hope that you will be the lucky Catch this week’s game when the Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., drop required by Nov. 18. Quantities are winner. Baltimore Ravens face off against the by The Officers’ Club for the Pasta limited. Look for information at any club Pittsburgh Steelers. Lunch Buffet. To order at K-Bay, call 254-5592/ or restaurant on base. Officers’ Club Simply choose your pasta, sauce 5481, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. All authorized club patrons, non- Hot Country Night — Tip your and toppings and our skilled chefs to 4 p.m. To order at Camp Smith, members and members in good hat and put your hands together for 254-7650/7649 will cook it to perfection in no time. call 484-9322/9323 Monday through standing, are eligible to enter. No pur- the incomparable Dita Holifield & And if you miss it on Tuesday, we Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. chase is necessary. One entry per Red Handed coming to Kahuna’s Oktoberfest — If you haven’t offer a repeat culinary performance Pick up dinners on Nov. 24 from 9 patron per visit please. MCCS person- Wednesday. She’ll have you dancing already bought your tickets, it’s not on Thursday at the same times as to 11 a.m. at the Fairways Sports Grill nel or family members are not eligi- the night away starting at 8 p.m. too late to take part in this celebra- well. or Sunset Lanai at Camp Smith. ble. The mechanical bull will also be available, if you feel like horsing around. And, if you get there early Previous issues listed inaccurate admission prices. We apologize for any confusion and inconvenience this may have caused. enough, you can take part in the weekly pool tourney. The Cave (PG-13) Today at 7:15 p.m. MMOVIEOVIE TTIMEIME The Exorcism of Emily Rose (PG-13) Today at 9:45 p.m. Prices: For Friday and Saturday shows at 7:15, prices are $3 for adults, 12 and older; $1.50 for children 6 to 11. Matinee prices are $2 for adults, $1 for children. Parents The Brothers Grimm (PG-13) Saturday at 7:15 p.m. Staff NCO Club must purchase tickets for R-rated movies in person at the box office for children 16-years- old and younger. Prices for Sunday, Wednesday shows at 6:30 and Friday and Saturday The Constant Gardener (R) Saturday at 9:45 p.m. 254-5481 shows at 9:45 are $2 for adults and $1.50 for children. Show your ID card when pur- chasing tickets. Entry is free for children 5 and younger. The Cave (PG-13) Sunday at 2 p.m. Sneak Preview Policy: One hour and 45 minutes prior to the movie, tickets will be Halloween Party — Get ready Transporter 2 (PG-13) Sunday at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of chills and thrills. issued to first priority patrons waiting in line, then second and third priority patrons. In an effort to prevent piracy, the following security measures will be enforced on base for The Constant Gardener (R) Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. You are cordially invited to a party sneak preview screenings: bag checks, confiscation of cameras or cell phones with picture like none other. The Staff NCO Club’s taking capability (items will be returned after screening), magnetometer wanding, audience Supercross (PG-13) Friday at 7:15 p.m. Halloween Party will take place scanning with night vision goggles during screening. Saturday starting at 8 p.m. The Base Theater and film companies thank you in advance for your cooperation and Transporter 2 (PG-13) Friday at 9:45 p.m. hope you will enjoy the show. For recorded information, call the Base Theater at 254-7642. Leading up to the event, a sacrifice

HAWAII MARINE OCTOBER 28, 2005 • B-3 Personality Features Deploying again Clerk sees deployment excites Marine as the ‘real’ Corps

Pfc. Edward C. deBree Lance Cpl. Roger L. Nelson Cuppernell said that being in a combat zone is a Combat Correspondent Combat Correspondent “big wake-up call” and is quite different from when you’re laid back on the couch, safe at home. One of the most impor- When you think of a Marine who isn’t an infantry- “I’m actually trying to get deployed again as soon as tant jobs Marines do, espe- man being deployed to a combat zone, your first possible,” said the self-proclaimed motivated mail- cially in a combat situation, thought would be they’ll only be there for about six to man. “I’d rather be in Iraq then in my office. I didn’t is stand guard to help pro- eight months and then they’ll never have to go again. join the Marines to sit behind a desk.” tect their fellow Marines. For Sgt. Phillip H. Cuppernell, postal clerk, According to the Williamson, N.Y. native, when a On Marine Corps Base Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Marine is deployed, it makes him or her feel like Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Kaneohe Bay, six to eight months is a small portion of they’re actually doing something worth doing. Marines from 3rd Battalion, the time he’s spent in combat situations. “It’s the real Marine Corps, when you’re deployed,” 3rd Marine Regiment, con- “To be honest, the best part about my Marine Corps Cuppernell said. “Marines in the infantry get to expe- ducted an exercise to experience, so far, has been being deployed,” said rience the real Marine Corps with their training, but improve their skills as Cuppernell. “It may seem like a cliché, but I originally POGs (people other than grunts) don’t get all those guards. One Marine who joined the Marine Corps, because I wanted to do some- experiences.” knows the importance of thing that I could be proud of and show thanks to my Cuppernell, a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program this training exercise is country.” brown-belt instructor, said his parents supported him Lance Cpl. Eric W. Funk. Cuppernell has spent 22 months in Iraq since he throughout his Marine Corps career. Funk said he is ready for left Cobleskill College, where he studied computer “My parents were all for me joining,” said 3/3’s upcoming deploy- programming and began his transformation from an Cuppernell. “My mom didn’t understand why I kept ment to Iraq and that he is everyday college student to one of the “few and volunteering to go to Iraq. She wasn’t a big fan of hav- no stranger to deploy- proud.” ing guns pointed at me and having bullets being shot ments. His first deployment “I was in Iraq from February 2003 until September over my head. I guess, all in all, she just didn’t want was to Afghanistan last year 2003,” said 24-year-old Marine. “Then I received orders her little boy in harm’s way. She didn’t understand with 3/3. Funk said that he to go back in January 2004, and didn’t return this time that this was the happiest I’ve been since I joined the wasn’t afraid to deploy to until March of 2005. It was a crazy long time.” Marine Corps — especially when I got promoted while Afghanistan, nor is he Cuppernell described his life while deployed as a lot I was over there.” afraid to deploy to Iraq. As a simpler than life back in garrison. Cuppernell said his worst experience, thus far, in matter of fact, he said the “The uncertainty of not knowing what’s going to the Corps has been to witness the change in the upcoming deployment has happen to you the next day — much less the next five younger Marines. him excited — but ready. minutes — is a pretty scary feeling when deployed,” “The Marine Corps has changed a lot, even in the “When I was in admitted Cuppernell, a Williamson High School grad- short amount of time I’ve been in — I’ve seen it,” said Afghanistan, I thought it uate. “I missed my family a lot, but the hardest part of Cuppernell. “The younger Marines need to take things was boring,” said Funk, my deployments, for me, was losing friends and seeing more seriously. They don’t understand that everything guard for Headquarters & good people get hurt. That’s a rough situation.” can always be better. A Marine can always improve Pfc. Edward C. deBree Service Company, Commu- himself and help Marines assigned under Lance Cpl. Eric W. Funk stands guard at a sentry post nications Platoon, 3rd during a field exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, them.” Battalion, 3rd Marine Kaneohe Bay. Funk is preparing for his second deploy- Uncertain about what he wants to do in Regiment. “I was on guard ment with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. The the future, Cuppernell said he would like to most of the time, and I upcoming deployment will be his first to Iraq. go into the drill field and to someday be a only got to go out on warrant officer and get his degree. patrols once every three days. But Iraq With one deployment under his “I love being a Marine,” said Cuppernell. is going to be a lot harder than belt, the 20-year-old said he made the “I’m unsure, as of now, whether or not I’m Afghanistan was. I know, because I decision to join the Corps after gradu- going to reenlist, but if I don’t, I’ll still be watch the news about what’s going on ating from high school, because he did- proud that I was once a Marine and part of in Iraq.” n’t know exactly what career field he the number-one fighting force in the world.” Funk said that the main reason wanted to enter and didn’t want to Afghanistan wasn’t what he thought it remain at home. would be is because everyone he talked “I know that after high school I did- with built it up to be a hostile environ- n’t want to go to school, and I didn’t Sgt. Phillip Cuppernell, postal clerk, ment, but when he arrived there, it was want to mooch off my parents,” said Headquarters Battalion, enjoys being calm. Funk. deployed. According to Cuppernell, “The most combat I saw there was “I decided on the Marine Corps “Marines in the infantry get to experience the real Marine Corps with their training.” rocket attacks, but I never got in a because I wanted to be a tough guy — He is looking forward to being deployed so I joined to see if I could do it.” direct firefight,” said the 20-year-old again, having already spent 22 months in Waterloo, Iowa native. “It was really When Funk isn’t deployed, he Iraq, from February 2003 through scary at first, but after a few of them, spends his free time checking out local September 2003, and again from January you just get used to them because they punk bands on Oahu. 2004 through March 2005. have really bad aim. The closest one “It’s a chance for me to unwind after was 50 meters away from us. It wasn’t work,” said Funk. “It’s nice to get away Photo Courtesy of Phillip Cuppernell as bad as it could have been.” from work once in awhile.”

B-4 • OCTOBER 28, 2005 HAWAII MARINE

OVIEOVIE EVIEWSEVIEWS Doom MMEditor’s Note: In a recent survey, Hawaii Marine chief,RR and Lance Cpl. Roger L. Nelson, combat readers asked for movie reviews. So, in response correspondent, present Movie Reviews. to your request, Cpl. Megan L. Stiner, press NOW PLAYING Movie suffers from credibility Shoot ’em up flick reaches too far Heinous movie doomed from beginning Lance Cpl. Roger L. Nelson back to life, only to kill himself a second Cpl. Megan L. Stiner than acting, then you would have retard-zone, and my hopes of see- Combat Correspondent time so as not turn into one of the Press Chief a rough outline of what kind of ing anything worth watching demonic ghouls. disappointment to look forward again disappeared. When you think of “Doom” your first Sarge and the crew then realize that Well, the time has come. I to. I guess in the future, Marines thought should be a video game released they’re not dealing with the everyday ter- have finally seen a movie that I Actually, there was a brief are referred to as soldiers by their in 1993, viewed from a first-person per- rorists that Marines are used to facing in am not sure I can write anything scene halfway into the film that commanding officers — sergeants spective as the characters go around the more common combat situations positive about. I suppose I should made me wonder if it was going who have the nickname Sarge — shooting different types of ghoulish crea- fought on Earth. have known, going into a movie to be able to pull together and, in while they run frantically from tures. On a off note, since when are Marines that was based on a video game, the end, be a quasi-sucky movie room to room by themselves at “Doom” has followed in the footsteps referred to as soldiers and sergeants called that it would be terrible, but I was instead of a horrendous excuse times, looking for genetically of many other video games producers “Sarge?” I think director Andrzej in for more than I bargained for. for a film. enhanced beings as they tote have turned into movies. For example, Bartowiak may have been mistaken the Okay, let’s see ... how to That scene was when the guns that are so futuristic that “Mario Brothers.” How much of a bore Marine Corps for the Army. Oh, and I describe this film. Well, I guess if “monsters” were described, and they are personalized to one indi- was that? didn’t know a sergeant could be a com- you took “Night of the Living the audience learns that they vidual, preventing anyone else This movie takes place in the future manding officer, but then again, what do Dead,” “Alien” and “The were genetically enhanced with from using them. I guess you’ll when “Sarge,” played by The Rock, is I know about the Marine Corps? Predator,” mixed them together, an extra chromosome that creat- have to forget using your dead ordered to a take his group of hard-charg- Back on the red planet, the motivated then added futuristic Marines, ed an evil being or a super human buddy’s rifle after he gets shot ing Marines to Mars through a portal in Devil Dogs continue to destroy pretty took out all the good characters — depending upon the person’s and your gun jams, which these order to retrieve information and bring much anything that moves, the only fac- and threw in a main character mental stability. Supposedly, if tended to do throughout the back people left behind. tual part about Marines in the movie. that is more famous for wrestling the person had evil tendencies, movie — jam that is. Once on Mars, Reaper, played by Karl The movie then some- then they would turn into a The kicker was when the Urban, finds his sister Samantha, played how turns into video mode super-enhanced wicked being movie went into video game by Rosamund Pike, who had been work- and shows Reaper’s weapon that would kill anything it came mode. It is like watching your ing on the project on Mars that the cause blasting through the flesh in contact with and ultimately, buddy play a game where all you of much commotion. and bones of the creatures. create more bad guys. But, if the see is the end of a gun and wit- There, Marines see weird signs of Reaper’s sister then fig- person was good, then it would ness him killing a lot of zombie- something not human taking lives and ures out that it’s a 24th give them strength, speed, and ish people. That was the icing on turning animals into zombies or some chromosome that is mak- the ability to heal themselves. the cake that pretty much spelled sort of extraterrestrial beings. ing these people turn into Well, after that scientific, semi- out this movie is a total waste of Signs of something wrong appears psychotic alien creatures, intelligent portion of the movie your time. after one of Sarge’s very religious Marines but also finds out that it interrupted the continuous bad This movie went against all the gets killed in action, or so the Marines can be used to help people, acting, predictable scary scenes good-movie rules — minus the think. The Marines doesn’t lay “dead” in and a horrible portrayal of the a hospital bed for long as he soon comes See NELSON, B-6 military, the film went back into See STINER, B-7

HAWAII MARINE OCTOBER 28, 2005 • B-5 What the commissary does for you Commissaries offer shoppers substantial grocery savings Lance Cpl. Roger L. Nelson missary,” said Dusich. “We’re always sick and the commissary would stock Combat Correspondent hiring students in order to give them a the America products that I used to get chance to make some money and keep at the local grocery store at home, so it The commissary does many things them into doing more positive things.” made things a little better.” for single service members and those Dusich also said that the commis- Today, service members enjoy the who are married with family members, sary provides the military a communi- convenience and low prices of the mil- providing assistance in many ways. ty where they can shop seven days a itary commissaries all over the world, Since Congress authorized the Army week in a secure environment that is as well as at bases throughout the to sell food items at cost to military conveniently located and offers huge United States. members and their families on post savings. In some cases, such as hurricanes Mariam Escher, military family beginning July 1, 1867, military per- In 1991, it was said that the average Rita and Katrina, the commissary member, and sonnel have since been taking advan- savings at the commissary was 20 per- played a crucial role in supplying emer- Angel Rios, care- tage of the benefits of what the com- cent of local grocery-store prices. gency food and supplies. If a commis- giver, take missary has to offer. Today, savings at commissaries are near sary is damaged, the agency will see to advantage of Cpl. William E. Niepert, military 50 percent. it that there is a temporary commissary one of their mili- police, Headquarter Battalion, Provost “We sell our products at cost so we in place in order to serve its customers. tary benefits by Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Base can provide you with a 49 percent sav- According to Patrick B. Nixon, chief shopping at the Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, who is on coming,” said Richard S. Page, director, executive officer and acting director, Kaneohe Bay muted rations because of the odd hours Defense Commissary Agency. DeCA, the commissary is one of the Commissary he works, said he shops at the commis- “I always encourage everyone who is places where military family members where they save up to 49 percent sary all the time. “It’s a lot easier to eligible, to take advantage of shopping go when their loved ones are deployed. on some of the shop there, for me, because of the con- at the commissary because it is just one When they shop at their base commis- grocery items venience. of the many benefits that the military sary, they are in a familiar and comfort- they purchase. “It’s a lot more cost efficient than offers its Marines, Sailors, soldiers and able environment, which helps them going to the grocery stores off base, and airmen — and their families,” get through the lonely and nervous the workers seem to be a lot more cour- remarked Page enthusiastically. times they may be facing. teous than the workers at other places.” The K-Bay commissary offers shop- “Another reason I shop at the com- Jeffery A. Dusich, store director, pers a chance to choose from more missary is because, as weird as it may MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay than 17,000 different products the sound, I feel like I’m kind of giving Commissary, explained that the com- store keeps on its shelves. something back,” said Niepert, 24. “It missary is also a good way to provide “Another big thing for me is when I just seems like a more patriotic thing to jobs for military family members. was overseas,” said Niepert, a Mulberry do — like I’m supporting America in “We hire a lot of people at the com- Grove, Ill native. “I was kind of home- another way.” Lance Cpl. Roger L. Nelson

B-6 • OCTOBER 28, 2005 HAWAII MARINE PMO reminds OONN THETHE MMENUENU everyone to AATT AANDERSONNDERSON HHALLALL Today Marble Cake Chocolate Chip Cookies Oatmeal Cookies Lunch Fruit Pies Fruit Pies Strawberry Shortcake secure property Pepper Steak Southern Fried Catfish Sunday Tuesday Dinner Rice Pilaf Brunch/Dinner Lunch Steak Smothered w/Onions Press Release Potatoes Au Gratin Barbecue Beef Cubes Simmered Corned Beef Southern Fried Catfish Provost Marshal’s Office Glazed Carrots Baked Turkey and Noodles w/Mustard Sauce Mashed Potatoes Simmered Black-Eyed Peas Steamed Rice Honey Glazed Cornish Hens Baked Macaroni and Cheese Every Marine and Sailor is responsible for his or her person- Sugar Cookies Creole Green Beans Parsley Buttered Potatoes Southern Style Green Beans al property and should do what’s necessary to ensure that his Fruit Pies Simmered Cabbage Fried Cabbage Peas and Carrots or her property is secured and protected. This can be accom- Ginger Molasses Cookies Simmered Carrots plished by following these simple safety tips: Dinner Spice Cake Egg Noodles Thursday Roast Turkey Peanut Butter Cake Lunch Protect high-value property Beef Pot Pie Monday Turkey À La King High-valued large property such as DVD players, video Mashed Potatoes Lunch Dinner Beef Porcupines game players, cell phones, stereo systems, TV, etc., should be Buttered Egg Noodles Meat Loaf Turkey Pot Pie Mashed Potatoes properly engraved with the owner’s name and driver’s license Calico Corn Pork Ham Roast Sweet and Sour Pork Boiled Egg Noodles number. Mark property with an electric engraver that can be Simmer Broccoli Steamed Rice Steamed Rice French Fried Okra checked out from the Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Sugar Cookies Mashed Potatoes Jefferson Noodles Simmered Mixed Vegetables Military Police Department Crime Prevention Office. Fruit Pies Simmered Peas Simmered Broccoli Pineapple Upside-Down Cake When marking your property, use your home state’s abbre- French Fried Cauliflower Simmered Pinto Beans Fruit Pies viation first followed by the number, e.g. HI 123456789. Saturday Chocolate Chip Cookies Chow Mein Noodles Brunch/Dinner Fruit Pies Peanut Butter Cake Dinner Secure louver and double-hung windows Baked Lasagna El Rancho Stew Many of the MCB Hawaii barracks have louver windows in Chicken Parmesan Dinner Wednesday Honey Ginger Chicken the rooms. To secure the windows, glue the glass louvers to the Spaghetti Noodles Beef Brogul Lunch Rice Pilaf frame. To do this, remove the glass louvers, smear silicone glue Marinara Sauce Fresh Baked Cajun Fish Pork Adobo Boiled Egg Noodles on the metal brackets and slip the glass strips back onto the Italian Mixed Vegetables Mashed Potatoes Beef Yakisoba Lyonnaise Carrots frame before snugly sealing them together. This prevents Simmered Peas and Carrots Rice Pilaf Pork Fried Rice Club Spinach someone from simply removing the glass and climbing in. Pizza Slices Club Spinach Vegetable Stir Fry Marble Cake Double-hung windows can be secured by drilling two holes on Garlic Bread Mixed Vegetables Corn O’Brien Pineapple Upside-Down Cake either side of the window when closed and joined. Drill the holes at a downward angle and place two nails into the holes.

Protect jewelry and other items All jewelry and higher- priced items should be secured and out of plain view. Items should be placed in footlock- ers or wall lockers and secured with a dependable padlock when on temporary additional duty, on leave, in the field, or on deployment.

Protect ground-floor rooms To protect rooms on the ground floor, all surrounding plant life fronting the window should be trimmed at sill height (bottom of window) for better visibility to your room.

Lock all rooms All barrack rooms should be locked for the night whenever you step out, or are on TAD, on leave or deployment. Make sure the lock on your room door is working properly and never give out your key or personal identification number to anyone. Failing to do so will invite an unwanted person in and entice someone to steal your property. And remember, never keep large amounts of cash in the room. Use the banking facilities on base.

Document personal belongings Videotaping — If you have access to a video camera, videotape your room and personal belongings. Make sure that you mention on tape, the item’s brand name brand, color, serial number, model number and original price. Videotape jewelry, watches, etc., describing each piece and type of metal, brand style, etc. Also, list the price of each. Keep the videotape in a separate secured location. Photographing — Photo- graph your personal belongings and mark each as men- tioned above. Place a ruler next to smaller items such as rings, bracelets, etc., so as to give a size reference for the article. Keep these photographs in your important doc- uments file.

NELSON, From B-4 if they have the proper mind- set. This movie was a little too far-fetched for me. They would’ve done a lot better if they had made a new Doom game. It’s just a little too bogus and out there. Maybe, if you’re a hardcore gamer, you will respect this movie, but for someone who has an actual life other than the TV, this movie isn’t going to cut it. So, if you’re pretty much the type of person who would rather sit on the couch and play with your joystick because you can’t get a date on the weekend, then this movie is all you. But, for you normal people out there who didn’t wear pocket protectors, get locked in your locker or thrown in the trash in high school, you’re going to be more inclined to want a refund after the credits roll.

HAWAII MARINE OCTOBER 28, 2005 • B-7 WWORDORD TOTO PPASSASS Volunteers Needed for Science Aquarium Nov. 12. That’s when the new exhib- wild and bred by Waikiki Aquarium staff. with mouth and tentacles hanging down from Adventure Center Grand Opening it, Ocean Drifters, The Goldfein Spottswood The Ocean Drifters exhibit includes a 10- the undersurface of the bell. They swim gently Volunteers who are at least 18 years old, are Jellyfish Gallery, will offer visitors the opportu- foot-high, 1,000-gallon cylindrical tank and by flexing the muscle fibers in their umbrella needed for Bishop Museum’s Science nity to see these delicate, creatures up close. multiple custom-built tanks, including some against the supporting jelly-like layer that gives Adventure Center grand opening celebration. The new exhibit extends past an entire with domed fronts. The tanks are equipped them their common name. The countdown has begun to the grand open- gallery wall. The availability of the jellyfish with a specialized water circulation system that The Waikiki Aquarium is open daily from 9 ing of Bishop Museum’s new 16,500-square- species varies seasonally, so the exhibit con- keeps the animals suspended in the water for a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except Christmas Day. foot Science Adventure Center and they’re tents will change frequently, but will include easy viewing. Admission is $9 for visitors; $6 for local resi- looking for fun, energetic volunteers to help box jellies, lagoon jellies, sea nettles, moon jel- Contrary to their name, jellyfish are not fish, dents, active duty military with ID, students with this historic event on Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. lies and comb jellies. The jellyfish on display but free-swimming relatives of sea anemones, with ID and seniors; $4 for youths 13 to 17 and to 8 p.m.. range in size from contact lenses to grapefruits, corals and hydroids. They are found in ocean persons with disabilities; $2 for juniors ages 5 The only facility in Hawaii dedicated to and in color from shimmering white to shades waters worldwide. to 12; and free for children 4 and younger as showcasing the latest in scientific technology of pink, brown and blue. Aquariums in Japan Made up of 2 percent protein, 2 percent well as Friends of Waikiki Aquarium members. and research, the Science Adventure Center will and on the U.S. mainland donated many of the mineral salts and 96 percent water, most jelly- For more information, call 923-9741 or visit educate visitors on such topics as oceanogra- jellyfish, while others were collected from the fish consist of a gelatinous bell-shaped body online at www.waquarium.org. phy, volcanology, biodiversity and ecology. Bishop Museum is looking for volunteer groups of 20 or more to assist with traffic flow around and thru the Science Adventure Center and help children and families with hands-on activities throughout the daylong celebration. For more information, or to sign-up, call Judi McClain at 848-4180. The Bishop Museum is located on 1525 Bernice St. in Kalihi.

Bishop Museum to Hold 18th Annual Treat Street A spook-tacular night of fun awaits island families as the Great Lawn at Bishop Museum is transformed into Treat Street, Monday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Costumed children of all ages will delight in safe trick-or-treating, children’s costume and coloring contests, a Creepy Crawly Roach Race, fun games and great food. Treat Street, a custom- designed neighborhood of colorful house fronts built by students of the University of Hawaii’s School of Architecture, will be at the center of the evening’s activities. Children 12 and younger are invited to gather Halloween loot as they trick or treat down Treat Street. Admission is free; however, donations are welcome and will help support the Museum’s education and out- reach programs that serve children and families each year. For more information, call 847-3511 or visit www.bishop museum.org.

Honolulu Harbor Festival to Set Sail Next Month The 6th Annual Honolulu Harbor Festival celebrates the rich maritime heritage of Hawaii. Come to the Hawaii Maritime Center and Aloha Tower Marketplace, Honolulu Harbor Piers 7 to 11 and experience what makes the water- front work through narrated harbor tours, nautical demon- strations and activities, and vessel open houses, Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Festival-goers will also be treated to a canoe regatta, tug- boat hula competition, great food, live entertainment, contests, prizes and interactive harbor-themed booths. The Honolulu Harbor Festival was created to entertain and inform about the harbor’s colorful history, and its vital role in the community today. The festival is free and open to the public. For more information, call 523-6151.

Jellyfish Drift Into Waikiki Aquarium Some of the undersea world’s most beautiful creatures, the jellyfish, will be showcased at the Waikiki

STINER, From B-4 fact that in the end the hero got the girl. But, if you take into consideration that the girl was the hero’s sister, then I guess perhaps the director figured an incestuous finale might add some flair to an otherwise terrible film. Perhaps his logic was flawed. It was just plain bad. I wouldn’t recommend this movie to anyone — minus those individuals out there whose minds are already steadily deteriorating from spending too much time in front of a television with a Dual Shock-2 analog con- troller in their hands. If that description applies to you, then you might get a rush watching the good guy prevail and perhaps in some post-movie dream world, he actually moved on to the next level. … I guess we’ll never know.

B-8 • OCTOBER 28, 2005 HAWAII MARINE Halloween calls for protecting pets

Press Release Hawaiian Humane Society

It’s the most bewitching night of the year. Halloween is fun for young and old, but it can be a stressful holiday for pets. Here are a few tips to make sure that Halloween is happy for all.

Keep your pet at home Remember that ringing doorbells, shrieking kids, costumed strangers and flashing lights can be frightening for pets. Bring your pet inside and keep it in a quiet, separate room. Photo Courtesy of Hawaiian Humane Society Turn on a radio to some soothing music and Pet owners love to celebrate with their pets, as evi- provide fresh water and food. denced by this costumed puppy; just remember to keep them safe from Halloween treats and frights. Put identification on your pets Even if your animal companion is staying at obstructed. Always use a leash if you’ll be trick- home, trick or treat means the front door is or-treating. If being “dressed up” is something opening and closing frequently. Make sure new to your dog, it could get overheated and your canine and feline companions are wearing excited. It takes only a few minutes for heat- IDs, collars and/or microchip ID in case they stroke to affect your animal companion. Keep slip out. your pet cool and watch for panting — it’s a sign that you should take a break and give your Feed pets only pet treats dog a drink of cool water. Halloween sweets for people should not be fed to animals. Chocolate can be fatal to dogs Pumpkins, candles and pets don’t mix and cats, and candy can make them sick. Keep Your lighted jack-o’-lantern can be a safety baskets of treats off the floor where animals hazard when left where the dog’s wagging tail could swallow not only the candy, but the dan- can swat it. That talented cat that climbs the gerous foil and plastic wrappings. If you sense shelves could knock the pumpkin down. Never that your pet feels left out, compensate with an leave a candle-lit pumpkin unattended. appropriate pet treat. Enjoy Halloween safely Make that pet costume a safe one Our four-legged and feathered friends don’t Silly, scary, funny, adorable, no matter what usually share our fascination for shrieking look you’re going for, make sure your pet is strangers and flashes of light. These activities enjoying Halloween as much as you are. usually freak out pets, some more than others. Animal costumes should be comfortable enough so the pet can move freely. Avoid out- Enjoy a festive Halloween while fits with dangling strings and accents that can keeping your animals safe get tangled or be swallowed. Even the friend- As their guardians, it’s our job to plan ahead liest pooch will become annoyed if his vision is to protect them.

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HAWAII MARINE C SECTION SSPORTSPORTS OCTOBER 28, 2005

Sgt. Joseph A. Lee Joshua Campbell (center), Schofield Raiders running back, sprints a reverse in for a touchdown past Tigers defensive backs, Zach Caplette (left) and Jimmy Thomas (right), Saturday. Tigers fall to 1–3 after close loss

Sgt. Joseph A. Lee “He was fast last year, and it looks like he’s for the next few downs for very few yards, but running back, Clevenger, who took the ball Sports Editor only gotten better,” said Tigers coach Luis Ortiz. when fourth down came up, Hilliard was able to down to the two. Determined to finish what he “We’re going to have problems keeping him scramble for eight more yards and another K-Bay started, Clevenger went once more up the mid- The K-Bay Tigers dropped to 1-–3 on the sea- contained.” first down. dle for the touchdown. The point after was no son, Saturday, in Youth Flag Football after facing The extra point attempt for the Raiders was “We have no problem putting together drives good, and the score was tied, 6–6. and being defeated by the currently undefeated shut down, as the Tigers defense broke through and even keeping our opponents from being Raider Joshua Campbell returned the follow- Schofield Raiders, 19–13, at the C-Street Field. the line to stop the play. able to keep a drive together,” said Ortiz. “What ing kick-off, but didn’t get far before he was The game started off strong for the Raiders, as On the first K-Bay possession, quarterback P.J. keeps getting us, are the big plays. We have to stopped by Jimmy Thomas of the Tigers. The Devon Brown, a particular threat to the Tigers’ Hilliard ran for a 15-yard sprint, then on the stop our opponents from breaking free of the first play attempt by starting quarterback, coaching staff, returned the very first kick-off for next two plays, handed off to Noah Clevenger, line of scrimmage — deepen our coverage a bit.” a touchdown. who was able to get the first down. Hilliard ran Now on the 15-yard line, K-Bay again went to See TIGERS, C-7 HSL-37 holds second Splash & Dash race

Sgt. Joseph A. Lee “The goal is for this thing to get as big as the Sports Editor Swamp Romp.” Proceeds from the Splash & Dash went More than 120 biathletes from around the toward the unit’s Morale, Welfare and island of Oahu competed, Saturday, on Marine Recreation fund, and to the Navy/Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay’s flight line in Corps Relief Society. a Splash & Dash race held for the second con- The first portion of the race, a 500-meter secutive year and hosted by Helicopter Anti- swim, started at the shoreline behind Hangar Submarine Squadron Light 37. 103, where Water Safety officials were out in HSL-37’s Commanding Officer, force to prevent injury and to assist struggling Commander Patrick Molenda, participated in swimmers. the event, which he started last year. When the leading swimmers arrived back “From our humble beginnings of the 25 or on shore, there was a scramble among the top 26 people who ran the race last year, this thing Sgt. Joseph A. Lee has grown considerably in size,” said Molenda. See SPLASH, C-5 Spash & Dash competitor Mike Samples takes a deep breath after finishing the 500-meter swim. Camp Smith catches 12–8 win over Bandits Lance Cpl. J. Ethan Hoaldridge The Mad Dogs defense through a whole new U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, Camp H.M. Smith defensive scheme at the Bandits converted into turnovers. U.S. MARINE CORPS FORCES, PACIFIC, Early in the first quarter, Jacob Fales, Howlin’ CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii — The Camp mad dogs linebacker, recovered a fumble early in Smith Howlin’ Mad Dogs offense had a wild turn the first quarter giving the Mad Dogs the field around Monday night, taking an early lead to advantage. catch the win 12–8 versus the Marine Air Ground The Mad Dogs offensive line picked up the slack Task Force-24 Bandits in an intramural football and gave the backs a chance to bust through and game at Bordelon Field. have scoring opportunities. “Our offense had something click last night,” With several good backs running for Camp said Ronald Pierce, Howlin’ mad dogs defensive Smith and solid blocks from the offensive line, the end. “We’ve always had the talent, but now the Howlin’ mad dogs were able to run it up the mid- offense put the pieces together and are putting dle with 3:29 left in the first quarter for a touch-

Lance Cpl. J. Ethan Hoaldridge points on the board.” down by fullback, Sinapao Roberts. The Camp Smith Raiders offense had a wild turn-around Monday night, taking an early lead to The Mad Dogs defense has allowed very few With the score still 6–0 in the second quarter, catch the win 12-8 versus the Marine Air Ground Task Force-24 Bandits in an intramural football points this season. Because of penalties, bad snaps Bandits quarterback Gabriel Mallery and his game at Bordelon Field. Running back, Robert Flores, charges up the field during a running a play and turnovers, Camp Smith’s offense couldn’t say in the fourth quarter trying to increase the Camp Smith lead. the same. See MADDOGS, C-4

C-4 • OCTOBER 28, 2005 HAWAII MARINE BBASEASE SSPORPORTSTS For further information, contact Kenpo Karate Kobudo classes, held you make the play, you win! Nov. 23 Intramural Stacy Barkdull, Varsity Sports coordi- from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Building 1391, For more information, call the K- nator at 254-7590. located behind the old 7-Day Store. Bay Lanes at 254-7693. Intramural Turkey Shoot Football Adults and children are welcome. Golf Tournament — Shoot for the Standings Football Hits K-Bay — Costs for classes are $35 for adults, Personal Trainers Available at Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course, Nov. Intramural Tackle Football Season is $25 for children, and $20 for addi- Semper Fit — For those looking to 23 for the Intramural Turkey Shoot HQBN 4–0 underway. Games kick off at 6 p.m. tional family members. For informa- get into a tailored exercise regiment, Golf Tournament. Register now at Monday, watch Headquarters tion, call MCCS Youth Activities at or for those just looking for some the Semper Fit Center or on the MAG-24 3–2 Battalion take on Camp Smith at Pop 254-7610. good advice on weight management course by 10:30 a.m. on the day of Warner Field. Wednesday, Combat and weight control, the Semper Fit the event as flights begin at 11 a.m. Camp Smith 3–3 Service Support Group 3 will go head- Massage Therapy — Massage Center offers free personal training The event is open to all active CSSG-3 1-2 to-head against Headquarters therapy, by certified massage thera- consultation. duty and authorized DoD civilians. Company, 3rd Marine Regiment. On pists, is available at Kaneohe Bay and You can schedule an appointment The fees are $11 for E-1 through E-5, 1/12 1–3 Thursday, head to Pop Warner Field Camp Smith. Massage therapy will with a trainer who will take body-fat $17 for E-6 through E-9 and officers. once again as Marine Aircraft Group help relieve your mental and physical measurements, blood-pressure and For civilians, the price of $24 does 3rd Marines, 24 and Headquarters Battalion hit the fatigue and improve overall circula- heart-rate readings. not include a golf cart rental. Active Headquarters 0–2 gridiron. tion and body tone. Choose from They will do all this and tailor a duty personnel will earn If you’re not playing, make a pass Shiatsu, Swedish, Lomi, deep-tissue program, based on your physical Commander’s Cup points. For more Standings are current as of Monday. by the field and support your unit’s and even hot-rock therapy. needs and ambitions. information, call 254-7591. team. Game-day concessions are For appointments, call the K-Bay For only $5 per workout, a profes- Marines who are interested in always available. For details, call 254- Semper Fit Center at 254-7597 or sional trainer will actually work with Ongoing competing need to submit an appli- 7591. Camp Smith at 477-5197 during regu- you to ensure maximum efficiency. cation no later than Dec. 10 at their lar business hours, Monday through Pick up a personal training Commander’s Cup Bowling Friday. Youth Basketball Now local Semper Fit office. Applications appointment card at the Semper Fit League — The Commander’s Cup Registering for 2006 League — are available online at www.usmc- Center now, or call 254-7597. Bowling League is underway, but it is Fishing Charters Available at Register children age 6 through 17 mccs.org/sports and must include still not too late to get your team reg- MCB Hawaii — Spend the day for MCCS’ Youth Basketball, coming past boxing experience, numbers of Campground and Picnic Sites istered. aboard one of Bill Collector’s fishing in February 2006. Since practice bouts, and the results from the past — For picnic and campsites, Marine The league runs Mondays at 6 p.m. charter boats. begins in January 2006, YA is now two years. Corps Base Hawaii offers some of the until Jan. 9 at K-Bay Lanes. The week- For more information, stop by the accepting registrations. For more information, call Stacy most scenic beaches on the island. ly cost is $8, and a one-time sanction Base Marina located in Building 1698, The cost is $50 for YA members Barkdull, MCCS Athletic Sports coor- Three of those beaches, Pyramid fee of $16 for men and $15 for women across from Hangar 101, or call 254- and $60 for nonmembers. The league dinator at 254-7590. Rock, Hale Koa and Fort Hase are applies. For more information, call 7666/7667. is open to all authorized patrons, available by reservation from dawn to 254-7693. including active duty and DoD civil- Semper Fit Seeks dusk for picnics and parties. Hale Koa ian family members (a photocopy of Applications For All-Marine Inexpensive, Fun Entertain- Beach may be reserved for overnight a military identification card is Wrestling Trials — The All-Marine Parents for Fitness — This coop- ment — Look no further for econom- camping. required at registration). Wrestling trials will be held Feb. 1 erative babysitting effort is available ical entertainment, Mondays through Reservations are required, call 254- Volunteer coaches are needed for through March 16, 2006, at Marine at the Semper Fit Center for children 6 Thursdays, at the K-Bay Lanes where 7666 for Kaneohe or 477-5143 for this league, so if your child is partici- Corps Base, Quantico, Va. The cham- weeks and older. all E-1 to E-5 can receive free rental Camp Smith. pating, join in on the fun. Or, if pionship will be held March 16 All active duty service members shoes and discounted games at only you’ve been looking for that perfect through 19 at Camp Lejeune, and their families may participate; $1.50. Paintball Hawaii — Nestled volunteer opportunity, here’s your Jacksonville, N.C. however, PFFP participants are For more information, call K-Bay behind the Lemon Lot, stands chance. Marines interested in competing required to volunteer baby-sit three Lanes at 254-7693. Paintball Hawaii. Shoot over for the To register, or for more informa- must submit applications by Jan. 13. times per month. great deals and have a blast with your tion, call 254-7611. Applications must contain past For more information, call 291- Color Pin Special — Every friends. wrestling experience, weight class, 9131. Wednesday, when you roll a strike Cost is $25 per person and includes Semper Fit Seeks numbers of matches, and results and a colored pin is in the headpin one air refill, equipment and the field Applications For Armed Forces from the past two years of competi- Okinawa Kenpo Karate — position, you can win up to three free fee. The field is open on weekends Bowling — The Armed Forces tion. Every Tuesday and Thursday, join games of bowling. All patrons are wel- from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bowling Championships will be held Applications are available online MCCS Youth Activities’ contractor for come to take advantage of this deal. If Call 265-4283 for appointments. Jan. 6 through 14 in Reno, Nev., so at www.usmc-mccs.org/sports or the get your game face on and get local Semper Fit office. Marines ready to hit the lanes. must send their applications Marines interested through the Semper Fit WEEK 7 NFL PICKS WINNER can submit applica- Athletics office. tions to the Semper Fit For more informa- office located in tion, call Stacy Barkdull Staff Sgt. Petronella R. Williams Building 219 by Dec. at 254-7590. Base Inspector Admin Chief 15. Applications must contain written proof of Semper Fit Seeks “My picks are part strategy and part luck. Some teams really know your current bowling average, which Applications For All-Marine how to pull it out in the end ‘thanks Philly,’ and some teams can real- for men must be at least 215 and at Cross Country Team — The ly dissapoint you ‘thanks Miami.’” Monday night total score: 51 least 160 for women. Armed Forces Cross Country Applications are available online Championship will be held Feb. 16 at www.usmc-mccs.org/sports or at through 20, 2006, in Bronx, N.Y. “My picks for week eight are ...” the Semper Fit office. Think you can Semper Fit is currently seeking a cut it? team comprised of 10 men and five Arizona @ Dallas Washington @ N.Y. Giants For more information, call Stacy women. Marines interested in com- Chicago @ Detroit Kansas City @ San Diego Barkdull, MCCS Athletic Sports coor- peting may submit applications by Jan. 6. Applications must include dinator at 254-7590. Cleveland @ Houston Miami @ New Orleans dates, places, and finish times of pre- Semper Fit Seeks vious five- and 10-kilometer races. Green Bay @ Cincinnati Philadelphia @ Denver Applications For All-Marine Send or bring your application to Boxing Trials — All-Marine Boxing the Semper Fit Athletic office. Jacksonville @ St. Louis Tampa Bay @ San Francisco trials will be held at Camp Lejeune, Applications are available online at Jacksonville, N.C., Jan. 7 to Feb. 5, www.usmc-mccs.org/sports or the Minnesota @ Carolina Buffalo @ New England 2006. The Armed Forces Boxing local Semper Fit office. Applicants Championship will be held Feb. 6 to must be registered with USA Track Oakland @ Tennessee Baltimore @ Pittsburgh 11 at Naval Base Ventura, Calif. and Field. CCOMMUNITYOMMUNITY SSPORPORTSTS HTMC Plans Manoa Hike Tournament, Nov. 12 and 13 at Ala Moana 5:45 to 10 p.m. and Nov. 19 from 7:45 a.m. to the Makapuu Lighthouse. Hikers will be At 8 a.m. on Sunday, the Hawaiian Trail and Beach Park. 4 p.m. in Classroom A-212A at the Nimitz rewarded with awesome views of Koko Crater, Mountain Club will be tackling an eight-mile Divisions include youth, 10 to Business Center, 1130 North Nimitz Diamond Head and Waimanalo Bay. Wear intermediate hike along Manana Ditch in 13; amateur, 14 to 18 and elite, Hwy. Drive up the ramp to the class- closed-toe shoes. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 Pacific Palisades. 18 and older. room, which is the first room on the for children 12 and younger. This taxing trail will test hikers’ mettle and Registration fees are $150 per right. A picture ID is required for •Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:30 a.m., determination. It climbs steeply and repeatedly team, if signing up before Nov. 9. entry to the sessions. Snorkeling Tour: Discover the magnificent over two valley ridges, Teams can register online at For more informa- underwater world of the ocean at a nearby before joining a contour www.hawaiiteamsports.com. tion about outdoor undisturbed reef. Transportation, instruction trail paralleling an old water For more information, call Hawaii Team education, or to sign up and snorkeling equipment are included. Cost ditch. It’s a trail that you’ll Sports at 218-4060. for this course, call 587-0200 or visit is $15 for adults and $8 for children 12 and want to do at least once (but www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/welcome.html. younger. probably only once). There Mountainmanfest Races •Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m., are numerous junctions, so at Kualoa Ranch 33rd Annual Honolulu Kayaking Lessons: Master ocean-kayaking watch closely for trail rib- Mountainmanfest is celebrating 11 years of Marathon Winds Through skills, including water safety and effi- bons, because you sure don’t want to do it race fun with a weekend of activities, Nov. 19 Oahu cient paddling techniques in this twice. and 20. No one can get enough of the rugged Start training now for the 2005 two-hour class. The class Contact coordinator Darrell Teruya at 227- and breathtaking course at beautiful Kualoa Honolulu Marathon, which takes is free with a day kayak 4572 for details. Ranch, so join Boca Hawaii for its last race of place Dec. 10. rental. A $2 donation is requested for each non- the year. The 26-mile race starts at Ala •Thursdays at 9 a.m., member age 18 or older. A responsible adult Choose between the 8K Trail Run, the 20K Moana Beach Park and runners will head east, Beach 101: See fascinating natural phenomena must accompany children younger than 18. Mountain Bike Race, the sprint-distance through Waikiki and past Diamon Head. The as you wade across seaweed-covered reef flats Bring lunch and water on all hikes and wear Mountain Bike Triathlon — or do all three. route then circles around Hawaii Kai and back and rock tide pools. sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing. Bring the family and let the children have a to Kapiolani Park, where the finish line This is an educational experience for the Firearms, pets and radios, or other audio turn at participating in the Keiki Fun Run Trail awaits. whole family. Be sure to wear comfortable devices, are prohibited on hikes. Run. Lots of prizes to be given away at the post- Registration fees are $105 and includes a footwear, a hat, swimsuit, sunscreen, and For more information, check out the HTMC race party on Sunday evening at Gordon commemorative timing chip. bring water. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for Web site at www.geo cities.com/Yosemite/Trails Biersch Restaurant. Runners can register online at www. hon- children 12 and younger. /3660 Registration costs are $22 for the run, $25 olulu marathon.org. •Thursdays at 8 a.m., Free Aloha Breakfast in 10k Run Hits Kailua Beach for the bike race, $70 for the individual triath- the Recreation Center Lanai: Find out about all Boca Hawaii will sponsor an early-morning lete and $90 for teams. The Keiki Fun Run has Bellows Offers Adventure Programs the exciting programs and specials happening run in Kailua, Nov. 6 at 6:30 a.m. The Kailua $10 fee. Athletes should register by Nov. 7 to Whether you are spending a few weeks or at Bellows. Enjoy a free continental breakfast Beach 10K Run is a measured 10-kilometer avoid a $5 late fee. just visiting for the day, check out any of the and sign up to win door prizes. course that starts at Kailua Beach Park Pavilion For more information, visit www.boca following weekly Bellows Outdoor Adventures •Fridays at 1 p.m., Bodyboarding Lessons: parking lot and goes to Lanikai on the bike hawaii.com or to register go to programs on their Web site: Learn how to catch and ride the waves. Free path. Runners continue twice around the www.active.com. www.bellowsafs.com. day rental of boogie board is included in the Lanikai Loop, returning to the Kailua Beach For information, call the Turtle Cove office $5 fee. Pavilion to finish line. Random prizes to be State Offers Outdoor Education at 259-4112 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Miniature Golf: One of the miniature golf drawn after the race, so runners should stick The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural •Saturdays at 8 a.m., Morning Paddle: Take courses on the island is the Bellows Mini-Golf around and enjoy some post-race refreshments Resources is offering education classes to the the guided kayak tour to the Mokulua Islands, Course. It is lighted and open for night play. before heading off to the beach. public. Subjects covered include firearms and which offers the opportunity to see birds up Driving Range: Next to our mini-golf course Entry fee is $20 by today. Participants can archery safety; survival and first aid; wildlife close in their natural habitat. Cost is $14. is a driving range. Clubs and buckets of golf get an entry form online at identification; and conservation, regulations, Advanced skill level is required. balls are available for rent. www.bocahawaii.com or register at game care and outdoor responsibility. •Sundays at 8:30 a.m., History Tours by Bike: For more information, log on to www.bel- www.active.com. Attendance at two sessions is required for Ride mountain bikes for an extensive seven- lowsafs.com. certification. Classes, open to anyone 10 and mile, three-hour, guided tour of Bellows Air Aloha State Games Hosts older who enjoy the outdoors. The sessions are Force Station. Wear closed-toe shoes. Cost is Hawaii Marine Accepts Briefs Flag Football ideal for hunters, campers, hikers, and other $15 for bike and helmet rental. To post sports and recreational briefs in the Join four-person teams from across the state outdoor enthusiasts. •Mondays at 8:30 a.m., Hike to Makapuu: Hawaii Marine, e-mail requests to for the Aloha State Games Flag Football The next two-day session is Nov. 18 from Take a moderate 2 1/2-mile round-trip hike to [email protected] or call 257-8835.

HAWAII MARINE OCTOBER 28, 2005 • C-3 TTHEHE BBOOTTTTOMOM LLINEINE (Editor’s Note: “The Bottom Line” is the Hawaii Marine’s weekly sports commentary from two sports aficionados who rarely see eye-to- eye when it comes to America’s one true obsession — sports. Chances are you’ll either agree with one of their takes or disagree with both. The Hawaii Marine welcomes your e-mails of no more than 250 words. We will print the top comment of the week from our readers. Send “Readers Strike Back” comments to [email protected]. Remember, “If you don’t speak up, you won’t be heard.”) What stars will shine in the NBA? Kristin Herrick mates’ lack of talent bring him down. I’ll Sgt. Joseph A. Lee make an impact this season. The Cheese cut the Cats some slack since they’re only The Sergeant The 76ers have a few hot shots working in their second year of existence, but together this season, including top-notch ath- Forget Shaq. Forget Kobe and Tim Charlotte needs to surround talented play- While The Cheese fanaticizes over young lete Louis Williams, one of those who turned Duncan. Sure, these guys are going to ers with other somewhat talented players, ballers, The Sarge is going to lay down the facts pro out of high school. Said to be “the poor score big in the NBA’s 2005–2006 regular otherwise Okafor’s skills will just go to about a few teams in the upcoming season while man’s Alan Iverson” by some, there’s no ques- season, but teams’ young guys are also waste. trying not to drown in the puddle of drool col- tion Williams can sink ‘em when it counts. Back going to rack up some just as impressive Another newcomer to the court, Ben lecting here in the office. There are a couple on two legs is Chris Webber, who, considering stats this year. Gordon, will be making waves in the team dynamics that should be interesting to his condition last year, put up some pretty Here are The Cheese’s favorite ballers Windy City this season. Now in his second watch this year, with a couple people leaving, remarkable stats, averaging 22 points per 40 under the age of 23. They’re good at bas- year of play, the 22-year-old Bulls guard is and a couple people coming back. minutes with one of the best assist ratios at his ketball and handsome; what more could a small, but so is Michael Jordan and no one The Pacers lineup should be fresh n’ clean, position. All this combined with shooting guard Gouda, I mean girl, ask for. Robbing the seemed to mind. with Ron Artest coming back off his suspension Andre Iguodala, who will be seen aloft many-a- cradle is well within The Cheese’s standard and Reggie Miller retiring. Jermaine O’Neal has time in the 2005–2006 season. of ethical conduct. Bottom Line: LeBron James, the Suns’ been looking for the opportunity to take center- And then there are the Lakers. Rumor has it Putting LeBron James at the top of the Amaré Stoudemire, the Wizards’ Gilbert stage, so The Sarge thinks it’s definitely possible they have concocted a unique strategy to re-gain list should come as no surprise. He aver- Arenas and the Heat’s Dwayne Wade were that they’ll keep their heads on straight without possession of the ball while keeping their oppo- aged more than 27 points per game last all on the top 10 scorers list last season, Miller. nents from scoring — it’s called DEFENSE. Word season and lead the Cavs in scoring, assists and they’re all under 24. And, like an aged It’s superstar overload in Miami, as the Heat is is they have a D this year, but we’ll just have to and steals. The Cheese wasn’t very sup- Wisconsin cheddar, these young guys are busy shuffling their deck of aces — trying to fig- see about that. portive of LB bypassing college to head for only going to get better. Most of these ure out which card to play. The team knows the NBA, but things seem to be working barely-legal stars left college early (i.e. Dwayne Wade is at the helm, and as almost a Bottom Line: Something new must be com- out for him. Arenas and Gordon) or didn’t go at all (i.e. mirror image to the Bryant–O’Neal relationship, ing from the Lakers, because from the coaching The Cheese also expects great things James), which means they have a good someone might even think it’s Shaq who is staff The Sarge ran into down at the this season from Emeka Okafor of the two to four years of NBA experience over responsible for bringing the star out of these Warriors–Lakers game, something must be Charlotte Bobcats. With an average of 15.1 those who chose to finish their degree. young guards. Though Antoine Walker may be cookin.’ You don’t just train with Kareem Abdul- points per game, Okafor is the Cats’ lead- Sure, one can learn a lot playing college slightly overrated, and Alonzo Mourning is back Jabbar and Scottie Pippen for as long as they ing scorer, which is sad, but hopefully the ball, but on-the-court NBA experience is in action after a kidney transplant, they are both have and not come out with something differ- 23-year-old won’t continue to let his team- priceless. undeniable forces on the Heat team that will ent. The Sarge thinks the rumors are true. Sarge (5–2) Arizona @ Dallas # Arizona @ Dallas Chicago @ Detroit Chicago @ Detroit Cleveland @ Houston Week Eight Picks Cleveland @ Houston Green Bay @ Cincinnati To play, clearly circle the teams you think are going to win. Drop your picks off under the door of Green Bay @ Cincinnati Jacksonville @ St. Louis Room 19 in Building 216 or email your picks to [email protected] by Saturday night. The person Jacksonville @ St. Louis Minnesota @ Carolina who has the most correct picks will get to boast in the Hawaii Marine and fill us all in on their follow- Minnesota @ Carolina Oakland @ Tennessee ing week’s predictions. The closest to the total score for Monday Night’s game, without going over, will Oakland @ Tennessee Washington @ N.Y. Giants determine the winner in the event of a tie. Washington @ N.Y. Giants Kansas City @ San Diego Arizona @ Dallas Washington @ N.Y. Giants Kansas City @ San Diego Miami @ New Orleans Chicago @ Detroit Kansas City @ San Diego Miami @ New Orleans Philadelphia @ Denver Cleveland @ Houston Miami @ New Orleans Philadelphia @ Denver Tampa Bay @ San Francisco Tampa Bay @ San Francisco Green Bay @ Cincinnati Philadelphia @ Denver

Cheese (2–5) Buffalo @ New England Buffalo @ New England Baltimore @ Pittsburgh Jacksonville @ St. Louis Tampa Bay @ San Francisco Baltimore @ Pittsburgh Minnesota @ Carolina Buffalo @ New England Well, the mathematical approach didn’t Well, Cheese, you can keep trying different work last week, so I went with the opposite of Oakland @ Tennessee Baltimore @ Pittsburgh “approaches,” but now that we have escaped the my gut instinct on some week eight games, Monday Night Tiebreaker (Baltimore @ Pittsburgh): ______points. “Twilight Zone”, the NFL is as pretty much been hopefully there will be a lot of upsets this playing out how I expected it would, with a cou- week. Monday night total score: 47 NAME:______PHONE:______ple minor glitches. Monday night total score: 38

C-4 • OCTOBER 28, 2005 HAWAII MARINE HHEALEALTHTH && FFITNESSITNESS Signs point to possible global flu outbreak

Press Release when they deploy, Army Col. John to ensure they’re current. cines are frequently prescribed for Grabenstein said mandatory LIFELines Staff, DoD Public Affairs Grabenstein said during an interview Grabenstein said Reserve component travel to specific international loca- immunizations for military protect with American Forces Press Service troops generally require more shots tions or for certain occupations, the fighting force and keep it fight- The World Health Organization is and the Pentagon Channel. than their active component coun- Grabenstein said. ing, much as body armor does. warning that signs point to the possi- “Vaccinations have always been terparts when preparing for deploy- Other vaccines protect against “Since the first vaccine against bility of a global flu outbreak, called about planning ahead,” Grabenstein ments. bioweapons such as anthrax and smallpox was introduced in the late a pandemic. said. “We try to anticipate what is When entering the military, all smallpox. The Defense Department 1700s,” he said, “no other medical There have been three flu pan- going to happen at the other end of troops receive a basic list of immu- put its anthrax vaccination program technology has surpassed immuniza- demics in the last century; the worst, that plane flight to the deployment nizations: meningococcal; tetanus on hold last fall pending legal chal- tion in protecting people against dis- in 1918, killed as many as 50 million area.” and diphtheria; measles, mumps and lenges, but supports findings that ease. It’s the biggest success story in people worldwide. As a result, he said, DoD is con- rubella; and poliovirus. Other vac- the vaccine is safe and effective. all of medicine.” Scientists say it is only a matter of ducting more surveil- time before the next worldwide lance about infections influenza outbreak. Concern is rising and disease that troops that it could be triggered by the avian need to be protected flu called H5N1. against, Federal Drug That virus has killed or led to the Administration- slaughter of millions of birds, mostly approved vaccines to in Asia, but also in parts of Europe. It counter them, and has killed about 60 people, mostly Centers for Disease poultry workers, because so far the Control guidelines for virus does not spread easily from per- administering these son to person. vaccines. BUMED also The fear is that it will mutate to has issued guidance on spread easily, a catastrophe because influenza vaccines. H5N1 is so different from annual flu DoD is also making a strains that people have no natural greater effort to ensure immunity, and predictions range of servicemembers’ shot the possibility of 100,000 to two mil- records are up-to-date. lion people dead in this country. This way, when a short- As with war, DoD has begun plan- notice deployment ning for any eventuality. Also, occurs, the affected check the Military Vaccine Web site. troops need only those Frequent, short-notice deploy- shots specific to their ments around the world demand deployment area, not that the military step up its emphasis “a big, long laundry list on keeping the force vaccinated for of vaccines,” contingencies it may face, according Grabenstein said. to the Defense Department’s deputy This effort includes director for the Military Vaccine more screening of Agency. Reserve and Guard The expeditionary nature of the troops, checking their force requires that DoD plan ahead to immunizations records provide its members the best possible each fall when they protection against disease and illness receive their flu shots

MADDOGS, From C-1 receivers struggled with the passing game , giving up and interception with 5:30 left. Camp Smith struggled after the turnover, but made up for it with a fourth down fake punt, with Roberts blasting up the middle for a first down. Rodney McCullough, finished the trip up field with a touchdown on a reverse play to make the score 12–0. The Bandits started to come alive late in the fourth quarter, after several turnovers on downs for both teams during the third. Mallery led the Bandits up the field with his passing game. With a desperation throw to the end zone, Mallery connected with Herman Adkins, Bandits wide receiver, for the touchdown. The Bandits got the two- point conversion, making it a 12–8 ball game. Things looked a lot better for the Bandits. The Mad Dogs offense was short, just inches off a first down. They had no option but to punt. But, with bad snaps turning sour in the past, the Mad Dogs new they had to focus on good blocking for the kicker. The 40-yard punt was good, all the way back to the 25-yard line. With a minute to go in the fourth, the Howlin’ Mad Dogs’ defense knew they had to step it up a notch to stop the Bandits’ slew of “Hail Mary” passes. With a slip of the ball the game was over. The Bandits fumbled and Camp Smith recovered. The Bandits showed up late, according to their players. “You can’t win a game when you save your intensity for the last six or seven minutes of a game,” said Mallery. Camp Smith’s record improves to 3–3, as they look forward to the playoffs. Proud to Serve A tradition of service for more than 100 years.

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Right — Biathlete Kim Day struggles to get her running shoes on as quickly as possible after completing the 500-meter swim portion of the Splash & Dash, Saturday.

Below — Overall race winner Billy Wong takes a breather just 15 seconds after crossing the finish line in first place, Saturday at Hangar 103. The HSL-37 Splash & Dash gathered more than 120 racers in its second year, and Wong was one of many who came from the Honolulu area to compete. Sgt. Joseph A. Lee

Sgt. Joseph A. Lee SPLASH, From C-1 three racers to get their running shoes on and hit the pavement for the five-kilometer run. At the conclusion of the race, an HSL-37 mascot joined with race winner, Billy Wong, to cross the finish line. “It was a good race,” said Wong. “A little windy, but it was a good course.” Wong is a student at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and is on the UH Masters swimming team. Wong heard about the race a couple days prior and thought it was a good idea to come out and give it a shot. “I was running scared throughout the majority of the race,” said 30-year-old Wong. “I know a lot of these runners, and most of them are very fast.” Wong finished with at time of 0:25:45.7, at a little more than an eight-minute pace. In second place, overall, was Chris Larson, also a 30-year- old from Honolulu. Larson finished with a time of 0:26:34.1, and an eight and one-half minute pace. The third place overall winner was Dedrick Luikens, a 25-year- old runner out of Kaneohe, with a time of 0:26:50.2. The top female finishers were 25-year-old, first-place winner Rachel Ross, with a time of 0:28:24.9, second- place winner Allegra Erisman, a 20-year-old Honolulu native with a time of 0:31:20.3, and 40-year-old, third-place winner Debbie Hornsby, with a time of 0:31:27.4. “We all had a great time out here and, hopefully, we can keep increasing the size and popularity of this event each year by getting new faces out here to participate in the race,” said Molenda. “Everything went very smoothly. Marine Corps Community Services did a fantastic job in setting everything up so we could have a fun morning — and we did.”

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Lance Cpl. R. Drew Hendricks A player tees off on famous hole 13 Wednesday, during the golf tourney at the Kaneohe Klipper. J.D. Classic II held at Kaneohe Klipper

Lance Cpl. R. Drew Hendricks Sgt. Miguel Rodriguez, Gunnery Sgt. Keith U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, Camp H.M. Smith Bollow and Staff Sgt. Kenneth Altizer took home the championship with a team score of U.S. MARINE CORPS FORCES, PACIFIC, 62, ten under the course par. CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii — The peaceful serenity that can usually be found at the Kaneohe Bay Klipper Golf Course was broken by bursts of laughter and colorful language from Marines participating in the J.D. Classic II Staff Noncommissioned Officer Golf tournament, Wednesday. The tournament was a four-man scramble. Each member of the team would hit a ball and then play the next shot from the best ball. Even though it was a SNCO tournament, an assortment of Marines, young and old, turned out for the day’s events. “I had a great time playing with the SNCOs. I don’t dis- criminate against rank, because I don’t mind beating anyone out on the course,” said Cpl. Ryan L. Bacon. After hearing the trash talk from junior Marines, Staff Sgt. Roosevelt Woods gave his advice to the young Marine. “All I have to say is that golf has a proud tradition of being an older gentleman’s game, so all those young ones need to check their history,” said Woods. “Then, maybe you will understand why you can’t beat the older crowd.” Aside from all the trash talk, the tournament was a chance for the Marines to enjoy not only Hawaii’s spec- tacular golfing weather, but also to enjoy each others company with a little competition thrown in as well. After everyone had played, food, drinks and tall tales were shared as everyone wait- ed for the announcement of the tourney’s winner. At the end of the day only one team could come out on top. Major Fred Bista, Master

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Sgt. Joseph A. Lee Above — A K-Bay player Pedro Villarreal runs through the column of cheerleaders at the end of the game, Saturday. Right — The K-Bay Tigers cheerleaders perform a pyramid stunt on the sidelines of Saturday’s game. TIGERS, From C-1

Brown, was a reverse, but the ball was fumbled and the play was called dead. Donte Borden took the helm as Raiders quarterback for a down, but received a bad snap and again, the play was called dead. Brown returned to the quarterback position for the third down play. This time, there would be no fumble, only Brown bootlegging 40 yards for a touchdown. The Raiders couldn’t complete the point after, as Tiger Zach Caplette stopped the play behind the line. With the score 12–6 Raiders, the game entered into half time. “We’re doing a great job of stopping their drives,” said Ortiz at the half, “but the occasional break by their quarterback is devastating. We need to stop these big plays from happening, and we’ll come around just fine.” On this possession, the Tigers were trying to put some plays together through the air, Sgt. Joseph A. Lee but nothing seemed to be coming together. Immediately, the Tigers turned back to the running abilities of Clevenger. On the third play of the drive, Clevenger broke free for 20 yards and a would-be touchdown if it wasn’t for the heads- up play by Borden, who stopped the play short of a touchdown. After an unsuccessful half- back pass, Clevenger finished the job, once again, with another 20-yard run and another touchdown. This time, K-Bay was able to snag the extra point and led the ball game for the first time. Campbell received the kick- off for the Raiders but after a long run, had his flag pulled by Caplette on the K-Bay 35-yard line. Borden came in first as the quarterback and on first down; he was stopped at the line for a short gain. On second down, a reverse to Campbell led to another Raider touchdown, and after Brown ran in the PAT, the score was 19–13 — time was running out. In the fourth quarter, K-Bay needed to make something happen very soon to get back in control of this game. Austin Jeffries didn’t get much on the return, and K-Bay was forced to start their drive from their own 30. Immediately turning to their big running back, Clevenger ran repeatedly up the middle, grabbing first downs and driving the Tigers up the field. When the Raiders began to catch on, the Tigers tried some trickery, but the blocking wasn’t where it needed to be to protect the ball, and up came fourth down. Of course, the Tigers went for it, and with a little razzle-dazzle, Hilliard was able to scramble for the first down. Just more than a minute remained in the game, and K- Bay turned to the air as a last attempt at breaking through the Raiders defense. Unfortunately for the Tigers, the plan backfired, and Campbell intercepted a pass on the Raiders’ 15-yard line. After a series of penalties, the Schofield Raiders found themselves on third down from their own two-yard line. After the Tigers used up all of their timeouts, there was not much that could be done but watch the clock run out, two yards and a play away from possible victory for the Tigers. “We had a whole lot of penalties on our side that could have affected us worse,” said Raiders coach, Ernest “Coach Chuck” Borden. “We weren’t following the ball very well, and we still have some work to do with pulling flags, but all-in- all the kids came out and played a great game. I couldn’t be more proud — as a coach and as a father.”

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Halloween scares such as those shown above and right are just an example of the frights thrill-seekers Headquarters Haunted will come across on their journey through the Headquarters Battalion Haunted House. House sure to scare

Photos By Lance Cpl. Richard R. Trevino Story By Lance Cpl. Roger L. Nelson Combat Correspondent

For years, haunted houses have been used to scare children on Halloween. In some of these haunts, unsuspecting visitors are subjected to a gruesome alien autopsy, creepy creatures jumping out of corners and bod- iless heads hanging from ceilings. Well, it’s time for Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, to do its part in keeping this tradition going. “We’ve got rooms set up from a lot of different sections from Headquarters Battalion,“ said Master Sgt. Charles E. Owen, S-4 chief, Headquarters Battalion. “We got rooms by S-4, G-1, Public Affairs, Dispersing, Base Inspectors, Band, Legal and G- 6.” The Marines and Sailors from these sections have been working on their rooms for more than two weeks now, said Owen. The haunted house is scheduled to open Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. and is $3 for adults and $2 for children 15 and younger, said Owen. Headquarters “We’re using the money for the Headquarters Battalion Battalion Marine Corps Birthday Ball,” said Owen, a Shepardsville, Haunted House Ind. native. “We usually have a really good turnout.” Owen explained that last year the haunted house’s Where: Pless Hall, Building hours had to be extended for more than an hour 212, next to Dewey Square because there were so many people in line to enter the house. When: tonight, Saturday and “The workers stay very busy for the three Sunday, from 7 to 10 p.m. hours they’re there,” said Owen. “Last year’s haunted house helped to raise $2,200 toward the Cost: $2 for 15 and younger, ball for Headquarters Battalion.” $3 for 16 and older For Lance Cpl. Sean M. Denson, Headquarters Battalion, the haunted house has been fun to work on and is looking forward to it opening. “We’ve all put a lot of work into building the haunted house,” said Denson. “So it’s going to be cool to see how effective it is on the kids.” Denson said he is positive that the majority of the children who go through will run out screaming. “I’ve walked through the haunted house and even at my age it’s still pretty freaky,” said Denson. “I know if I was a little kid, I’d be pretty freaked out by some of the stuff in there.” The haunted house is put together to give those on base a haunted house to enjoy, that is close by, said Owen. “The haunted house is done for all of the military personnel and their families,” said Owen. “People off base are allowed, but have to be accompanied by someone living on base.” Owen thinks that this year’s haunted house will have just as good, if not a better, turnout than last year’s. “I can’t even begin to guess how many people went through the haunted house last year,” said Owen. “This year is going to turn out well, and the workers have been working everyday to make it as good as last year’s.”

A wide array of skeletons and decked-out mannequins await vistitors of the Headquarters Battalion Haunted House, which is open tonight, Saturday and Sunday at Pless Hall.