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August 19, 2016 www.cnic.navy.mil/hawaii www.hookelenews.com Volume 7 Issue 32 PMRF holds change of command Robert Purdy had the privilege to serve lutely awesome we are and cesses have been our suc- enriched the lives of ev- with. encouraging them to train cesses. We’ve touched the eryone we come in contact PMRF Public Affairs “When I took command and test here. You did outer reaches of space to- with and opened our gates of this amazing place, I the rest. Our customer’s gether and while doing so, for countless events for the Capt. Vincent R. John- made a simple proclama- suc- we have continued to entire Kauai ohana. I hon- son relieved Capt. Bruce tion that our relevancy respect the land estly believe there is not a W. Hay Jr. as commanding would be tied to the de- and sea and all single challenge this team officer of Pacific Missile mand for our services. I the creatures could not meet.” Range Facility (PMRF) at think looking back, we that live on “To all the friends and a change of command and definitely achieved that both. We have partners on Kauai, thank retirement ceremony held and more,” Hay said. tirelessly vol- you for supporting us, both at the base air operations “As the head cheer- unteered, the PMRF and Hay ohanas. hangar, Aug. 12. leader for PMRF, mentored This island is magical and Hay retired from 26 it was an easy and I know great things have years of naval service job telling and will continue to be ac- during the ceremony. people just complished because we’re Hay assumed command how abso- all pulling the net in as a of PMRF in July of 2013 team,” Hay said. and during his three-year Among the many visitors tenure as commanding of- and guests were Rear Adm. ficer supported advanced John V. Fuller, commander technology development, of Navy Region Hawaii and national ballistic missile Naval Surface Group Mid- testing programs and dle Pacific, Mayor of Kauai the training of Navy County Bernard P. Car- warriors. valho and Kaulana Finn, His leadership the Kauai representative led to significant for Congresswoman Tulsi improvements Gabbard. in range oper- Finn shared a mes- ations proce- sage from Gabbard, dures, business presented Hay with a practices, base token of appreciation for facilities, public his service and welcomed access and com- Johnson to the Kauai munity outreach ohana. programs. He was “Through notable skill a proponent of environ- you have guided PMRF to mental stewardship and being a premier class train- led the command to re- ing range which allows the ceive three Chief of Naval testing of some of the most Operations and two Sec- advanced weapons systems retary of the Navy natu- known to the world,” Finn ral resource conservation said. “Your commitment to awards. transparency and to involv- U.S.Navy photos by MC2 Omar Powell Capt. Vincent Johnson and Capt. Bruce Hay Hay expressed his fond- ing the Kauai community pose for a picture at the end of the change ness for his time at PMRF in the Navy’s mission at of command ceremony. and thanks for those he See PMRF page A-3

PACAF commander meets with Japan Joint Base to defense leaders during first regional trip conduct harbor HQ PACAF Public Affairs security

Air Force Gen. Terrence J. exercise, Aug. O’Shaughnessy, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, 22 to 26 met with Japanese Defense leaders and PACAF Airmen Joint Base Pearl Aug. 7 through 12 as part Harbor-Hickam Public of his first trip to the In- Affairs do-Asia-Pacific region as the commander. Joint Base Pearl Har- The trip bolstered rela- bor-Hickam (JBPHH) tionships with Japanese will be holding a harbor counterparts and allowed defense training exercise O’Shaughnessy the opportu- with activities that can nity to discuss the vital role be seen and heard in the Airmen at Yokota Air Base vicinity of the harbor on and Kadena Air Base play Aug. 22 to 26 from 8 a.m. in that relationship with Ja- to 4 p.m. pan. During the train- “The strength of our alli- ing period, JBPHH will ance with Japan has never make “Giant Voice” an- been more important,” nouncements at the be- O’Shaughnessy said. “When ginning and conclusion we look at the current secu- of the daily training rity situation in the region, exercises. The exercise the growing dependence on will involve increased air power to maintain the activities in the harbor, peace and stability is di- including using blank ammunition to simulate rectly related to both the U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Washburn strength of our Airmen, as live fire. The exercise is U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, PACAF commander, greets members of Japan’s Air Staff well as their ability to con- not in response to any Office in Tokyo, Aug. 8. tribute to the alliance.” specific threat. There is During his visit, no cause for concern. O’Shaughnessy met with of the vital ballistic missile dressed the importance of Kadena with Chief Mas- This training is part Japan Minister of Defense defense system. preserving ambassadorship ter Sgt. Buddy Hutchison, of Exercise Citadel Pro- Tomomi Inada, Japan Air “We must continue to build with Japan. PACAF command chief, tect, an annual exercise Self-Defense Force Chief of these relationships and en- “The actions of our Airmen O’Shaughnessy thanked Air- designed to enhance the Staff Gen. Yoshiyuki Sugi- hance the capabilities of our can have a strategic impact men for their dedication to training, readiness and yama, Air Defense Command alliances,” O’Shaughnessy on our vital relationship maintaining peace and sta- capability of Navy secu- Commander Lt. Gen. Hiroaki said. “It’s the daily things with Japan,” he explained. “I bility in the region. rity forces to respond to Fukue, and several other key we do, the partnerships that stress to all our Airmen that “You’re an amazing team; threats to military in- JASDF leaders. are people-to-people. If we the professionalism they I know you will keep doing stallations and units. The general also took the are going to fight together, show each day must con- amazing things,” he said. For information, time to visit the AN/TPY-2 we need to understand each tinue both in an out of uni- “Remember you are an Amer- please contact JBPHH radar site at Kyogamisaki to other. The relationships we form. Ensuring we maintain ican Airman who is making a Public Affairs Office at visit with the Soldiers of the make over time will have a a strong alliance will help us big difference and complet- (808) 473-3152 or 473- 14th Missile Defense Battery huge impact.” to deter and defeat any po- ing the mission our nation 2924. who are responsible for the While meeting with Air- tential threats.” needs you to do. You should operations and maintenance men, the general also ad- While visiting Yokota and be proud of that.” August 19, 2016 Ho‘okele A-2 Bushnell relieves Sopko at Joint Typhoon Warning Center Naval Meteorology and val Research Officer Train- Oceanography Command ing Corps in 1988. Under his Public Affairs command, JTWC provided 3,606 forecasts for 124 trop- Cmdr. Jillene Bushnell re- ical cyclones, 22,900 aviation lieved Capt. Steve Sopko as weather products and commanding officer of the 110 tsunami warn- Joint Typhoon Warn- ing products for 55 ing Center (JTWC) events. His next assign- during a cere- ment will be on the mony held Aug. staff of the Chief of 12 at Joint Naval Research, Base Pearl Arlington. Har- “The Joint bor-Hickam. Typhoon Warn- Sopko had ing Center has headed the a long history center since of outstanding U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Horn (left), the Air University command chief at Maxwell Air June 2014. service in the Force Base, Alabama participates in a brain teaser during the first U.S.-led Pacific Rim JELF at Joint Bushnell pre- [U.S. Pacific Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Aug. 10. viously served Command] area as chief of staff of responsibility,” to the director, Sopko said. Warfare Integration “We’ve made sig- on the Deputy Chief nificant improvements Enhancing partnerships of Naval Opera- to the accuracy of our track tions for Information Warfare forecasts over the last five staff. years, setting records for the “I am excited to be on the lowest forecast track error through joint education cusp of science and opera- at all forecast times during Story and photo by listed Airmen and Soldiers Plans, and Programs directions,” Bushnell said. “The the 2015 season. The credit Staff Sgt. Kamaile Chan is important and in this tor, who was able to share command is an incredible for this significant accom- forum they are provided his leadership experiences blend of Navy, Air Force, sci- plishment goes solely to the Pacific Air Forces Public with valuable information from an officer’s perspec- entist, and civilian profes- highly skilled and dedicated Affairs and tools, focused on in- tive. sionals with a very diverse team of professionals at the ternational leadership de- “Generals are not the missions set. The [area of Joint Typhoon Warning Cen- Does more stripes equate velopment to further their most important people in responsibility] extends 113 ter and our many partners. to more influence? growth as tomorrow’s senior an organization. They are million square miles in both I am confident they will con- For about 20 U.S. and in- enlisted leaders,” said U.S. the most visible, and often the Pacific and Indian Ocean tinue to meet the challenges ternational junior enlisted Air Force Chief Master Sgt. get the glory, but the real basins, supporting U.S. that surely lie ahead with members, these questions Buddy Hutchison, Pacific strength of our Air Force is afloat and shore-based as- the same fervor and commit- and many more were an- Air Forces command chief our non-commissioned of- sets.” ment as seen during my ten- swered during the first and senior enlisted host of ficers (NCO) and Airmen,” Bushnell, a graduate of the ure.” U.S.-led Pacific Rim Junior the conference. Wills said. “Our front-line U.S. Naval Academy, earned JTWC is jointly staffed Enlisted Leadership Forum Handpicked by their lead- supervisors are the most her pilot wings in 2001 and by U.S. Navy and Air Force (JELF) held at Joint Base ership, the multinational important part of our Air subsequently qualified to fly personnel and falls un- Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Aug. participants were able to Force. They make the mis- the S-3B Viking and F/A- der the operational control 8-12. bring their knowledge and sion happen, they train our 18E/F Super Hornet. As an of commander, Task Group During the five-day con- experiences to the confer- Airmen and they take care aviator she flew more than 80.7 (Commander, Naval ference, Airmen and a Sol- ence, which enabled them to of our families.” 1,500 hours and accrued Meteorology and Oceanog- dier from the U.S., and further strengthen alliances Video portions of the con- more than 300 carrier land- raphy Command). U.S. Air junior enlisted Airmen and partnerships in the Pa- ference advised the attend- ings. She transferred to the Force personnel are sourced from Australia, Cambodia, cific. ees to be actively involved meteorology and oceanog- to JTWC by the 17th Opera- Canada, Indonesia, Japan, “Diversity is so important with their people and to raphy community in 2007. tional Weather Squadron and Maldives, Mongolia, New in our military today,” said focus less on how many She becomes the fifth female 557th Weather Wing. Zealand, Philippines and U.S. Air Force Chief Master stripes they have. commander currently serv- JTWC traces its origins to Singapore participated in Sgt. Timothy Horn, Air Uni- Philippine Air Force Sgt. ing as a commanding officer the aftermath of Typhoon Co- discussions that allowed versity command chief and Bernard Magpantay, promo- within the Naval Meteorol- bra in December 1944 when participants to share their conference guest speaker. tion branch NCO in charge, ogy and Oceanography Com- the U.S. Navy’s Task Force experiences in leadership “Joint integration of put these leadership tips mand. 38 lost three ships, 150 air- and learn more effective our international militar- into perspective for his “By November 2016, six of craft and more than 700 Sail- ways to lead in their orga- ies does not happen often peers. my eight commander-level ors while operating in the nizations. enough, or early enough in “As an NCO, I understand commanding officers will Philippine Sea. This tragic The conference also in- any given service member’s that it is no longer about be women,” guest speaker event prompted many new cluded team building ac- career, so this forum pro- me,” he said. “My job is to Rear Adm. Tim Gallaudet, initiatives aimed at improv- tivities, guided lessons and vides a great opportunity for prepare those below me, so Oceanographer of the Navy ing tropical cyclone analysis, senior leader briefings and them to gain some leader- they are prepared to take and commander, Naval Me- tracking and forecasting. panels. The activities incor- ship tools, to see the bigger my place in the future.” teorology and Oceanography The Joint Typhoon Warn- porated some of the princi- picture and to understand Hutchison hosted this it- Command, said. “This is way, ing Center was established ples familiar to those who how they fit in.” eration of the JELF along way above the Navy average in 1959 at the direction of have completed one or sev- Attendees discussed with the warrant officer of for percentage of females in commander, U.S. Pacific eral levels of Air Force pro- leadership with a variety the Royal New Zealand Air leadership positions.” Command. JTWC was orig- fessional military education. of speakers including U.S. Force Mark Harwood, who Sopko, a graduate of Texas inally located in Guam, but “The professional devel- Air Force Brig. Gen. Craig will be hosting the next A&M University, received was moved to its current lo- opment of our junior en- Wills, the PACAF Strategy, JELF in New Zealand. his commission via the Na- cation in 1999. August 19, 2016 Ho‘okele A-3 Commentary Capt. Hay stood out as PMRF commanding officer Editor’s note: The fol- walks tall and proud, as he He succeeded. loves his family and his lowing editorial was pub- should. Hay, his wife Susie, and country. He is, simply put, a lished last week in Kauai’s But in his time here, he their daughter Sheridan good man. The Garden Island. It is re- has proven himself to be a have become part of Kauai. Men like Bruce Hay are printed here with the kind friend of Kauai. He is gra- They could be found at not easy to find. Fortu- permission of TGI Editor cious, respectful, pleasant fundraisers, parades, and nately, he and wife came Bill Buley. and surprisingly humble community celebrations. to this island. PMRF, and What’s your favorite Capt. Bruce Hay, today, for someone of his impor- They shopped at stores, Kauai, are better for it. will be relieved by Capt. tance. You would never took walks on beaches and Capt. Johnson, we wel- Olympic sports event and why? Vincent R. Johnson as com- know he is an ace pilot be- attended social events. come you and wish you well manding officer of the Pa- cause he doesn’t bring it up. Capt. Hay could always here. We look forward to cific Missile Range Facility. Hay has done his best to be counted on to de- knowing you. Staff Sgt. Willie Hogan It was just three years ago open up the base and invite liver a humorous To Capt. Hay and 15th Wing when he became the 25th the public in. One of the speech at different his family, we hope naval officer to hold the first things he did was offer functions, often pok- you know you had “Basketball, because of America’s post when he relieved Capt. tours, which he led, to coming fun at himself. an impact not just on great record of winning. The ‘Dream Nicholas Mongillo. munity leaders. He is the kind of man a military base, but Team’was the best.” If we have learned any- PMRF was the host for who makes you this island. We thing about Capt. Hay since late night fun runs, triath- feel welcome, would love to his arrival, it is that he is lons, concerts and opportu- makes you feel see you stay not what one might expect nities for student activities like you really on Kauai. If of a commanding officer of and environmental outings. do matter, not, we know EM1 John Alcala a military base like PMRF. He made it clear he did not like that wher- USS Mississippi (SSN 782) The traditional picture that want the base to be consid- he is ever you comes to mind is one of a ered an off-limits, out-of- glad go, the “I like the swimming. Michael Phelps is gruff, demanding, arrogant, bounds place to the people to see aloha always phenomenal to watch and the overbearing, no-nonsense of the island. He wanted it you. spirit races are always close.” person barking out orders to be part of the community, He is will be with and walking tall and proud. and he wanted the commu- a man you. No doubt, Bruce Hay nity to be part of it. who Capt. Bruce Hay — Bill Buley

Chief Master Sgt. Edward Puttbrese, Jr. PMRF welcomes new commander Continued from page A-1 HQ PACAF PMRF is commendable.” “Swimming, because of Michael Phelps’ “To Captain Vincent Johnson, wel- legendary achievements.” come aboard. It is with open arms and aloha that we welcome you and your family to the Kauai community and to PMRF,” Finn said. Carvalho applauded Hay for CTISN Angelic Cortez his service and dedication with an NIOC Hawaii award and spoke of their relationship throughout the years. “My favorite Olympic sport is ping pong. “I like to call him braddah Bruce, I like how the players are so dedicated brother Captain Bruce. I know how important our goal is in our commu- to the sport. It may not seem like the U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Omar Powell big sport but I’ve learned the history nity, to be able to pick up the phone of ping pong and the players are really and talk story. That’s the kind of re- Capt. Vincent Johnson and Capt. Bruce Hay conduct their reading of orders serious about it like in China and that’s why it’s my lationship we need, to know how im- during the change of command ceremony. favorite.” portant this military base is to Kauai, for Hawaii and the world. This is our manders would not have even at- munity,” Johnson said. “The fact that responsibility to continue to work tempted. He figured out how to make I get to do all this while living in par- closely, to continue to bridge and con- it work.” adise, surrounded by the most ded- STS2 Michael Jordan nect into our community,” Carvalho Fuller also welcomed Johnson to icated group of professionals I have Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard said. the PMRF ohana. ever been associated with isn’t too bad Fuller, the ceremony’s speaker, pre- “On behalf of Admiral Swift, and either.” “My favorite Olympic sport is the sented Hay with the Legion of Merit the Navy Region Hawaii and MID- Johnson was born in Sturgeon Bay, various swimming events because I and commended his exceptional work, PAC team, I join the PMRF ohana in Wisconsin and raised in Lansing, like being in the water myself.” outstanding service and contributions welcoming you to the extended family Michigan. He graduated from the to the community. as the PMRF commanding officer. I United States Naval Academy with a “I opened my remarks by stating know you will anticipate change, com- commission and bachelor’s degree in that today is historic. It’s historic municate, strengthen the ohana and physics in 1993 and holds a master’s because today is more than just a be ready for what comes next. I look degree in in national security and Provided by David D. Underwood Jr. change of command ceremony. It’s forward to working with you, support- strategic studies from the U. S. Naval and MC1 Phillip Pavlovich about turning over a strategic gem ing you, and helping you succeed,” War College. from one very capable naval officer Fuller said. He was designated a naval aviator Want to see your command featured in Diverse Views? to another,” Fuller said. “Flounder After official orders were read, in 1996 and has achieved more than Got opinions to share? Drop us a line at [email protected] (Capt. Hay) impressed all of us with Johnson succeeded Hay to be the 26th 3,100 flight hours, including 1,000 his ability to lead on many diverse naval officer in command of PMRF hours in the SH-60B Seahawk as well fronts, from cyber readiness to im- and the nearly 1,000 active duty, ci- as breaking 1,000 hours in EA-6B proving morale and readiness and to vilian and contractor employees as- Prowler. He arrives from the U.S. supporting fleet and other DoD cus- signed to the base. Naval War College where he most re- tomers, all with such a small staff. “I look forward to the opportunity cently served as a military professor Nimitz Highway, Valkenburgh He excelled at tasks that many com- to serve the fleet, PMRF and the com- of strategy and policy. Street construction announced Beginning Monday, Aug. 22 through Friday, Sept. 16, road paving will take place in the intersection of Nimitz Highway and Valkenburgh Street. The work Phantoms appear at Hickam will be conducted Sunday through Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. The work will also include a partial lane closure at the intersection. Special duty officers or construction flaggers will assist with the flow of traffic through the area during the night work. Motorists are encouraged to be aware of any in- structional roadway and/or detour signage during the work operation and to drive safely through high- lighted construction zones. Area residents and businesses within close proxim- ity to the work may experience increased noise levels from machinery during those work hours. For more information, contact the Honolulu Au- thority for Rapid Transportation’s 24-hour project hotline at 566-2299 or visit www.honolulutransit.org.

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This civilian enterprise newspaper is handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit Col. Richard Smith Antonio Verceluz an authorized publication primarily for members of the factor of the purchaser, user or patron. A confirmed Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps military services and violation of this policy of equal opportunity by an Graphic Artist their families in Hawaii. Its contents do not necessarily advertiser will result in the refusal to print advertising Michelle Poppler reflect the official views of the U. S. Government, the from that source. Ho‘okele is delivered weekly to Navy Department of Defense, the U.S. Navy, Air Force or & Air Force housing units and Navy and Air Force Marine Corps and do not imply endorsement thereof. installations throughout Oahu. August 19, 2016 Ho‘okele A-4 Pacific Fleet commander refreshes guidance to the fleet U.S. Pacific Fleet Public In doing so, its mission Affairs is to advance Indo-Asia-Pa- cific regional maritime se- Adm. Scott H. Swift, com- curity and enhance stability mander of the U.S. Pacific in support of commander, Fleet (PACFLT), recently is- U.S. Pacific Command by be- sued updated guidance to the ing where it matters, when fleet that all PACFLT Sail- it matters, with what mat- ors, uniformed and civilian, ters to decisively prevail in should read and understand. all contingencies from war to “We live in a complex world peace. and an increasingly compli- The guidance goes on to in- cated theater,” Swift said. “If dicate in executing the mis- we hope to be successful as sion, PACFLT forces at all an institution and as profes- levels and ranks will plan, sionals, it’s fundamentally operate, and assess their ac- important we weigh carefully tivities in a manner that is how we meet our responsibili- thoughtful, rather than rash; ties and treat each other.” consistent, rather than er- The fleet’s vision is one that ratic; firm, rather than rigid; sustains an Indo-Asia-Pacific and patient, rather than re- maritime domain where the actionary. established and enduring A copy of the guidance suit- international framework of U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Brian M. Wilbur able for printing and posting norms, standards, rules, and Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks to Sailors assigned to the Pacific Surface Action in workspaces can be found at laws is preserved. Group (SAG) during an all-hands call aboard USS Momsen (DDG 92), April 26. www.cpf.navy.mil/guidance. Cyber security internship pilot Women’s Equality Day program promotes innovation events planned at JBPHH There will be a special meal in garden salad. Dessert will include MC2 Tamara Vaughn were the first selected for this levels of work ethic and deter- honor of Women’s Equality Day on assorted cheesecakes, pineapple pilot program, which offers mination vary drastically,” team Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. upside down cake, an ice cream bar U.S. Pacific Fleet Public a unique combination of aca- member Cryptologic Technician at the Silver Dolphin Bistro, Joint with assorted toppings, Hawaiian Affairs demic mentoring and valuable (Networks) 2nd Class Tyler Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. haupia and assorted dinner rolls. real-world experience work- Fulkerson, attached to Navy The cost is $5.55 and the meal is There will also be a special obser- The introduction of new tech- ing with leading experts in the Information Operations Com- open to U.S. military, retirees, De- vance at Hickam Memorial Theater nology, especially in the fields of field. The four Sailors compete mand, Hawaii, said. “Being in partment of Defense civilians and on Aug. 26 from 10 to 11 a.m. The cyber information and security, against college level interns in the Navy, we have been working family members of active duty mili- theme will be “Celebrating Women’s has radically altered the world co-educational competitions full time on top of taking college tary with a valid ID card. Right to Vote.” in so many ways, creating new using the latest research, tech- classes and developing skills The meal will include chicken Capt. Stan Keeve, Joint Base opportunities and challenges nology and developments by ap- relevant to our rate. So when a papaya soup, roast pork, Hawaiian Pearl Harbor-Hickam commander, along the way. plying them strategically and task is assigned or a goal needs barbecue chicken, loco moco with will present the opening remarks. U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) tactically in real-world scenar- to be met we have no issue hit- brown gravy, Spam musubi, jasmine The guest speaker will be Lynn is working to keeping up with ios against cyber-attacks. ting target simply because we rice, Okinawa yams, vegetable stir Simpson, director of Total Fleet the demands of an ever chang- “I am not sure if I was just are all experienced in this fast fry and green beans. The meal will Force Manpower and Personnel, ing world with the kickoff of a lucky enough to have three pro- paced and demanding environ- also include macaroni salad and U.S. Pacific Fleet. new pilot internship program. active and brilliant Sailors on ment. We come out on top by ap- In partnership with the “The my team,” Deniega said. “They propriately assigning roles and Bridge” program, launched demonstrated they were ready jobs due to strengths in skills back in February 2016, and the to exceed expectations from day and that really fast tracks our HIANG hosts Sentry Aloha MD5 National Security Tech- one. My job as team lead was work here.” nology Accelerator at the Na- simple: Ensure my team had The Navy’s team continues to tional Defense University, the what they needed in order to lead the charge. They’ve devel- pilot program provides oppor- own their tasks, keep eyes down oped potentially viable products tunities for junior officers and the calendar, and unify the tech- that have captured the atten- enlisted Sailors in the ever nology with a deliverable busi- tion of industry, academia, and changing field of cyber security ness strategy.” the U.S. Department of Home- technology. The Navy team has won six land Security. “This is just one project out of six competitions, demon- “The work our internship of many programs that ‘The strating to the other interns, project is doing and the mile- Bridge’ has fostered with its industries, and the local college stones they are achieving sur- core concept of turning all directors who have visited as pass my expectations,” Swift 140,000 Sailors in PACFLT into judges, that the Navy is a key said. innovators, replacing innova- player in the cyber security As an added benefit of the tion cells with a bridge from the field. According to Deniega a few internship effort, this pilot pro- deckplates to innovation op- interns have actually started gram succeeded in showing in- portunities,” Adm. Scott Swift, asking questions about how to dustry professionals and college U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Stan Pak commander of U.S. Pacific join the Navy ranks either in students that Sailors can set An Airman from the Texas Air National Guard marshals in an F-16 Fleet, said. the military or civil service side. the pace. The team participated fighting falcon at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Aug. 17to A team of four Sailors led by “Although we are mostly the in a final show to present their participate in the Hawaii Air National Guard’s (HIANG) Sentry Aloha Lt. j.g. John Vincent Deniega, same age as these college stu- inventions and innovations in exercise. Sentry Aloha is an ongoing series of exercises, hosted by attached to Navy Information dents we are competing against, front of a panel of investors on HIANG’s 154th Wing, involving multiple types of aircraft and services. Operations Command, Hawaii, we are all slightly older and the Aug. 17. August 19, 2016 Ho‘okele A-5

Capt. William A. Dodge Jr., left, reads orders relieving him of command of Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Pacific Aug. 11. During the change of command ceremony at Wahiawa Annex, Capt. Herman L. Archibald assumed command.

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Somers Steelman

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) submarine JS Takashio (SS 597) arrives Aug. 11 at the submarine piers of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Michael H. Lee

Army mariners from 605th Trans- portation Detachment, 545th Transportation Company, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, hold a farewell ceremony as they prepare to deploy. The Army mariners deployed aboard the 8th TSC’s Logistics Support Vessel-2, the CW3 Harold C. Clinger, Aug. 12 from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, in support of Pacific Pathways 16.3

Photo by Sgt. Jon Heinrich, 8th TSC Public Affairs

Members of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), excavate during the recovery process in search of a pilot downed during World War II in Graefentona, Germany, Aug. 11. The DPAA deploys teams from its operation office based at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to provide the fullest possible accounting of missing personnel to their families and the nation.

DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Erik Cardenas

U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, PACAF commander, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Gen. Yoshiyuki Sugiyama, chief of staff, salute the American and Japanese flags during an honor guard ceremony at the Japanese Ministry of Defense Aug. 8 in Tokyo, Japan.

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Washburn August 19, 2016 Ho‘okele A-6 Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center releases updated ShipShape Program Navy and Marine Corps new program. Public Health Center Public “In this new open enrollment Affairs format, participants have the flexibility to make the program The Navy and Marine work for their schedule,” Barkley Corps Public Health Center said. “They can take the first and (NMCPHC) announced the re- last sessions online and attend lease of an updated ShipShape the in-person group sessions in Program, Aug. 16. whatever order they choose, de- The ShipShape Program is the pending on the availability of official Navy weight-manage- courses in their area.” ment program designed to assist The flexible program will offer active duty and reserve military participants greater and easier service members, beneficia- access to the program. Addition- ries, and government civilians ally, the open enrollment format with making healthy behavior will enable any personnel who changes in order to lose weight. fail a physical fitness assessment The curriculum was modern- (PFA) spot check to enter into the ized to reflect the most recent program immediately if a course weight-management research is in session. Other individuals and best practices, and the pro- U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Nardel Gervacio interested in weight manage- gram transitioned to an open Navy Reserve Sailors assigned to Navy Operational ment and healthy living can enrollment format to provide Support Center Pearl Harbor-Hickam conduct their self-enroll at any point through- flexibility and meet an increased physical fitness assessment. out the year based on availability demand for the program. of courses in their location. William Calvert, deputy di- ticipants achieve their weight evidence-based approach to Anthony Barkley, NMCPHC’s To learn more, visit the rector of Population Health at management goals,” Calvert weight management offered in a department head for Health NMCPHC ShipShape Program NMCPHC expressed excitement said. “This new and improved group setting — and expands it Promotion and Wellness and homepage, www.med.navy.mil/ about this update. version enhances what is really to benefit participants and make ShipShape program manager, sites/nmcphc/health-promotion/ “For over 15 years, the Ship- great about the program — an it more accessible.” emphasized the benefits of the Pages/shipshape.aspx. Shape Program has helped par- Pacific Partnership 2016 completes Malaysia Mission MC2 Lindsey E. Skelton cise (SAREX) off the coast of Kuantan. Participants Pacific Partnership 2016 responded to a simulated Public Affairs distressed vessel result- ing from a devastating ty- Pacific Partnership 2016 phoon in the region. departed Kuantan, Malay- Pacific Partnership also sia, Aug. 14, marking the held a one-day “Women, completion of Pacific Part- Peace and Security” (WPS) nership 2016’s fourth mis- seminar with local nurses sion stop. to highlight the importance This year marks the first of women’s roles during a year Pacific Partnership natural disaster or crisis. has visited the country, al- WPS emphasized the sig- though Malaysia has sup- nificance of women taking ported Pacific Partnership part in the decision-mak- in various capacities since ing process during an the mission first began in emergency, and the rights 2006. and vulnerability of women During the visit, Ma- and children in the after- laysian civilian leaders math of a disaster. and military worked side- U.S. Navy Seabees and by-side with Pacific Part- Malaysian Royal engi- nership personnel from neering regiment soldiers Australia, New Zealand, worked together to com- Canada, the Republic of plete renovations of two Korea and the United schools near Kuantan. States to strengthen ties The engineering projects between among partner included interior and ex- U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Trevor Kohlrus nations in order to estab- terior renovation to one Lt. Steven Whelpley, center, an emergency physician assigned to hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), reviews lish an efficient force for school, while the other defibrillator operations during a Pacific Partnership 2016 advanced cardiovascular life support training course aboard humanitarian aid and di- received a 130-by-115 con- Mercy, Aug. 9, in Malaysia. saster relief. Together, mis- crete slab in order to better sion personnel and their support the movement of Steelworker 3rd Class language barrier, we all before stopping in Ma- Partnership 2016 will Malaysian counterparts foot traffic and to serve as Joshua Kolpit, a Seabee laugh, we all joke, and laysia. Simultaneously, a make its final stop in In- conducted subject matter a helicopter landing zone assigned to the Tabika Ke- we all get frustrated if we Pacific Partnership 2016 donesia. expert exchanges in veter- in case of a disaster. mas Felda Bukit engineer- can’t hit a nail the first team is in Palau until For more information inary medicine, nursing, “We have repaired and ing project, said. time,” Kolpit said. “It’s a Aug. 15, led by Japanese on Pacific Partnership surgeries and engineering. replaced five drop ceil- Kolpit also shared his good time.” Maritime Self-Defense 2016 follow on Facebook “We’re here to build part- ings, painted about 1,000 technique for applying Pacific Partnership 2016 Force personnel aboard and twitter:http://www. nerships to work with each square feet, placed two putty to wood pieces with previously completed mis- JS Shimokita (LST 4002). facebook.com/pacificpart- other as equals,” Vice Adm. doors, installed five elec- his MAF counterparts. sions in Timor Leste, the Upon departure from Ma- nership/ and @PacificPart- C. Forrest Faison, III, trical lights and five fans,” “Even though there’s a Philippines, and Vietnam laysia and Palau, Pacific nership. Navy Surgeon General and Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, said during a visit to hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19). “To learn from each other and our partner nations — both those on the mission with us and those that invite us to come and visit them — that we can prepare, train and work together so when something really does happen we can save lives.” A small team of Pacific Partnership medical personnel spent three days near Tasik Chini, and connected with the local community there through cooperative health outreach programs and par- ticipation in a community health fair. The Malaysian armed forces (MAF) and Pacific Partnership personnel also came together to discuss humanitarian aid and disaster relief response during a two-day lecture and subject matter expert exchange. Participants discussed case studies, response plans and gender roles during disaster. The event concluded with a live search and rescue exer- August 19, 2016 Ho‘okele A-7 PACFLT Band performs community outreach concert

(Above) The U.S. Pacific Fleet Band’s Harbor Brass Quintet performed a community outreach concert Aug. 10 at the Hale Koa Hotel in Waikiki. Sharing with the audience the work that is being done by Navy music across the country and around the world, Harbor Brass played a varied selection of marches, jazz, and patriotic themed pieces of music.

(Far left) Musician First Class (Surface Warfare) Alex Ivy, assigned to the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band, entertains audience members on a tuba feature with the Harbor Brass Quintet during a community outreach concert at the Hale Koa Hotel in Waikiki.

(Left) Musician Third Class Galen McKinney, assigned to the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band, is featured on the piccolo trumpet with the Harbor Brass Quintet during a community outreach concert filled with a variety of selections of marches, jazz, and patriotic themed Photos courtesy of Beth Ivy pieces of music at the Hale Koa Hotel. August 19, 2016 Ho‘okele B-1

Service members clean up wildlife refuge Story and photos tologic Technician (Maintenance) 1st by MC1 Phillip Pavlovich Class Andreas Zahn, a volunteer attached to Hopper Information Ser- Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs vices Center, said. “The military volunteers expended Sailors and Airmen attached to a lot of energy removing the marine Hawaii-based commands and Royal debris. They were able to pull sev- New Zealand Navy Sailors attached eral heavy abandoned fishing nets off to the HMNZS Te Kaha (F77) partic- the beach. Those nets are normally ipated in a volunteer beach cleanup too heavy for most of the volunteers at the James Campbell National we have helping on cleanups, so they Wildlife Refuge in Haleiwa, Aug. 3, would not have been removed with- during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) out the military assistance,” Joseph 2016. Schwagerl, Hawaiian Islands Oahu The refuge covers more than 160 and Maui National Wildlife Refuge acres of wetland habitat on Oahu Complex project manager, said. and provides sanctuary for Hawaii’s Twenty-six nations, more than 40 endangered waterbirds, migratory ships and submarines, more than shorebirds, waterfowl, seabirds, 200 aircraft and 25,000 person- endangered and native plants, en- nel participated in RIMPAC from dangered Hawaiian monk seals and “We were able to remove a significant Ocean Aid and the U.S. Fish and June 30 to Aug. 4 in and around threatened green sea turtles. and concentrated volume of marine Wildlife Service worked alongside the Hawaiian Islands and South- “Having both military forces work- litter in a relatively short amount of service members to remove debris. ern California. The world’s largest ing together, hand-in-hand, for a time, due to the work ethics of the Throughout the day, volunteers re- international maritime exercise, common cause that we are fighting military.” New Zealand Sea Clean- moved an estimated three tons of de- RIMPAC provides a unique train- for was a very proud moment. Every- ers is an organization dedicated to bris from approximately half of the ing opportunity while fostering and one worked tirelessly, and the results removing rubbish from the coastline. 2-mile shoreline the refuge beach sustaining cooperative relationships proved that,” Hayden Smith, New Sea Cleaners initiated the cleanup covers. between participants critical to en- Zealand Sea Cleaners program rep- with RIMPAC participants and Navy “I enjoyed myself quite a bit, and I suring the safety of sea lanes and resentative, said. Region Hawaii support. Smith and know that all the services that were security on the world’s oceans. RIM- members from there definitely had an impact on the PAC 2016 was the 25th exercise in wildlife refuge,” Cryp- the series that began in 1971.

Service members and civilians pull together to clean the coastline at James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge. August 19, 2016 Ho‘okele B-2 SPORTS Preble prevails over NCTAMS PAC, 54-49 Story and photo Systems Technician 3rd Class Williams, who had already by Randy Dela Cruz Miltuan Williams hit a long hit one huge shot in the first jumper for three points at about half, did it one more time on Sports Editor, Ho‘okele midway through the first half. a putback that cut lead down Preble stepped up to the to three at 41-38 with 3:34 re- The battle for sole possession challenge and scored the maining in the game. of second place in the Summer next two baskets to get some However, still trailing at Basketball League was every- breathing room at 18-13. 46-41 with time running out, thing expected and even more. Then with only 3:32 remain- Wilson scored on a breakaway As USS Preble (DDG 88) ing until halftime, Engine- lay-up at the 1:31 mark to fi- squared off against Naval man 2nd Class (SW) Blake nally put the game away for Computer Telecommunications Petenbrink pulled up just out- good. Area Master Station Pacific side the three-point arc and “It’s a game of runs,” said (NCTAMS PAC) with second swished his second trey of the Wilson about how the neither place on the line, the teams game to give Preble their first team could pull away the other. staged one of the most compet- double-digit lead at 25-15. “We were a little short, so we itive showdowns this season. While NCTAMS PAC shrank started feeling the fatigue, but In the end, Preble hung the margin down by a basket, you got to push through it.” on to a 54-49 victory on Aug. the team still trailed by four Master Chief Patrick Walker, 13 at Joint Base Pearl Har- baskets at 29-21 at halftime. head coach of NCTAMS PAC bor-Hickam Fitness Center Early in the second half, said that while he was very and found themselves all alone NCTAMS PAC used their fresh proud of the way his players in second place with a 4-1 re- legs coming out of intermission fought back each time, in the cord. NCTAMS PAC fell two to make a strong run against end, playing catch-up through- behind league-leaders Reason- Preble. out the game eventually took able Doubt with a record of 3-2. Using an aggressive defense, its toll. Preble was led by guard NCTAMS PAC forced the ac- “We fell behind and tried Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class tion and within two minutes to play catch-up,” Walker Warren Wilson, who started off had cut the lead down to four said. “We didn’t box out and the game with three straight points at 29-25 after Informa- we didn’t stick to what we do baskets and finished with a tion Systems Technician 2nd best.” game-high 22 points. Class Hunter Bell muscled in a While Walker assured that “We wanted to get a good shot from the low post. it wouldn’t take much to get start so that everyone could The game remained tight his team back on track, Wilson get into the rotation,” Wilson for the next six minutes, be- said that he likes where his said about Preble’s early lead. fore Petenbrink sank this team is at right now, but could “I felt like, set the tone and ev- third shot from downtown and it also use some improvement. erybody would piggyback.” then followed up with a short If Preble works on their de- Although Preble held the jumper on the next trip down fense and push the ball up upper hand early in the game, the floor to retake a 10-point court better, the team should the battle was by no means lead at 39-29 with 11:11 left on be around come championship over, as NCTAMS PAC fought the clock. time. back to keep things close. Facing another 10-point defi- “We got a good bunch of Down by four points, NCT- cit, NCTAMS PAC took a deep guys,” Wilson said. “We’ve got Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Preston Bias pulls away a rebound from AMS PAC cut the lead down to a breath and went back to work to play every game like it’s the information Systems Technician 2nd Class Hunter Bell. single point, when Information to chip away at the lead. championship.” Latest win pulls 613th AOC out of the cellar Story and photo tough 3-2 victory over the 17 ing goals, the team got a huge time in the second half on the kick the ball out into the open by Randy Dela Cruz OWS at Earhart Field, Joint lift when Master-at-Arms 1st 613 AOC side of the field, the for a breakaway. Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Class Brian Smith snuck in to 17 OWS evened the score at 2-2 With the goalkeeper quickly Sports Editor, Ho‘okele “We played three of the top score off a corner kick to take on a goal by Hospital Corpsman converging up the ball, Aa- four teams,” 613 AOC head a 1-0 lead. 2nd Class Pablo Yuguero. mothe booted the ball over the After having to play one of coach Eric Davison, a Depart- The team had another rea- While Davison credited the keeper and watched as the ball the toughest schedules to kick ment of Defense civilian, said. son to celebrate when Spc. Alexi 17 OWS for the comeback, he took a bounce right into the net off the Summer Soccer League, “Now we’re working mid-tier Treu completed a breakaway to said that his team’s play created for the game winner. the 613th Air and Space Oper- and the bottom and we’re start- raise the 613’s lead to 2-0 with many of their own problems. “I think one came into our ad- ation Center (613 AOC) looked ing to see teams that are more more time to play in the first “Every time we tried to ad- vantage because the wind was for some relief. even. It was good to get those half. vance the ball, there were at our front,” Aamothe said. “I Starting off by taking on tough teams out of the way. As the 17 OWS tightened open gaps, but we had no guys expected the ball to sail and I three out of the top four teams We still got the USS Preble down their defense, the team there,” Davison said. “I don’t think the defenders thought in the league, the 613 AOC are (DDG 88), but we practice a lot got a huge boost just before know where our midfield dis- that too that’s why they slowed now matching up against teams against them, so they’re mak- halftime, when Tech. Sgt. Nich- appeared to. We actually came down a bit.” that are more to their liking ing us better players.” olas Jones took a pass near the into this game with a differ- Davison said that as he saw and it’s beginning to make a dif- After squaring off against the 613 AOC’s goal and pushed it ent strategy, but some of the the play develop, he had a good ference. top teams in the league, the 613 past the goalkeeper and into key players weren’t able to feeling that Aamothe would On Aug. 13, the 613 AOC AOC looked like they were go- the net to cut the lead in half make the game, so we had to come through. took on the 17th Operational ing to have a much easier time heading into the break. change.” “I’ve been playing with him Weather Squadron (17 OWS) against the 17 OWS. The last-minute goal before With time ticking away, for four years,” Davison said. in a matchup of 1-4 teams, with While it may have started off the half seemed to shift mo- it seemed as if the 613 AOC “Anytime he has an opportu- the winner getting a pass out of that way, the 613 AOC found mentum to the 17 OWS, as the wasn’t going to break midfield nity, he has space, he has a the league’s cellar. themselves in another battle. team came out in the second before the game ended. big body and his legs are mov- While it wasn’t easy, the 613 In a season where Davison half and immediately pressured However, a good bounce gave ing, he has a good chance of AOC took a huge step toward said that the 613 AOC’s big- the 613 AOC. military family member Eric kicking a goal and it was right respectability by earning a gest challenge has been scor- After spending most of the Aamothe just enough space to there.”

Players scramble for a loose ball during a Summer Soccer League game between the 613 AOC and 17 OWS. August 19, 2016 Ho‘okele B-3

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (center) stands next to retired Sen. Daniel Akaka, while meeting with a possible vendor at the ALA Food Show.

Vendors score record turnout at

ALA FoodStory and photos by Randy Show Dela Cruz Sports Editor, Ho‘okele n 19 years of operation, the annual American Logistics Association (ALA) Hawaii Food Show has become the premier Idestination for local vendors wishing to break into the lucrative commissary marketplace. According to ALA Hawaii show co- dants, while Patrick McGuirk of John- chair Sharon Zambo-Fan, from its mod- son Brothers of Hawaii hopes to add new est beginnings, which opened the doors favors of Bai5, another drink that is an- to five vendors, the show has continually tioxidant rich, low in calories and is nat- pushed the envelope and this year was urally sweetened. no exception. If you need more energy to get “We normally cap off at 70 because through you day, then Uptime energy we try to give people more space,” Zam- drink just might be the right boost to bo-Fan said. “This year, we went to 76 help get you going. and we still had over a dozen companies Carrie Kim, president and proprietor that we couldn’t meet their request to of the company, said that Uptime offers come here.” smooth energy all day long without the It’s no wonder that local companies crashes that other drinks in the same are turning out in record numbers, as a category might cause. place on the commissary’s shelves could Even body care has gone natural with be a gateway to getting their products companies, such as Puna Noni Natu- into marketplaces around the globe. rals, which offers a variety of products Zambo-Fan said that the unique- that includes Puna Noni juices, cap- ness of the Hawaii market has a lot sules and a line of body wash, sham- to do with the success of the ALA Food poos and conditioners. Show. Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, who “They tried to emulate what we do along with retired Sen. Daniel Akaka, here in San Diego, but it’s difficult,” spoke and untied the maile lei during Zambo-Fan said. “Ninety-percent of the show’s opening ceremonies, said businesses are local, small businesses, that going through the event reaffirmed but at the same time, we have a big base the important role that our local com- of military and with that, we have a very Members of Golden Touch Trading cook a few of the products that they brought to the missaries play in Hawaii’s communities diverse ethnicity here. It’s a partner- ALA Food Show. and in the lives of military families all ship.” over the world. Upon entering packed room of vend- Commissary Agency (DeCA) executive ucts make it, but he and Ripley must Gabbard said that she would always ers, one of the first visible booths spoke director store operations, said that this always keep in mind that everyday fight to ensure that our country’s mili- volumes of the kind of diversity that was just the first step in a very strin- items will always have a place in a well- tary families never lose the benefits and has become commonplace at the annual gent process before vendors are finally rounded store. quality of life that commissaries afford event. welcomed. “For example, if somebody wants to all of those who protect our nation. Golden Touch Trading, whose selection “We’ll taste products here that are fan- make sushi,” Umemoto said. “The in- “I know from firsthand experience for of Filipino foods has been a part of com- tastic,” Hagenbuch said. “But since the gredients to make that sushi are not myself and my family, but I hear it from missary shelves for over a decade, was military has such a scrutinized environ- the fastest sellers. If you don’t have that my fellow Soldiers all the time on how back again looking to expand upon their mental system, they will never make it wrap, then you cannot make your sushi. much they depend on being able to shop presence at the Hawaii locations. through the process.” Why let them go downtown somewhere at the commissary to support their fami- Rhea Castro said that the company’s Eyvinne Umemoto, store director of else looking for it?” lies,” Gabbard said. “We were able to in- acceptance into the local commissary Pearl Harbor commissary, and Tototua As in the past few years, many of clude in the House defense authorization market was the biggest turning point Ripley, Hickam store director, said that the vendors aimed their products to- bill this year to continue funding and toward its success. not only does the military hold very ward a healthier lifestyle through resources to support the commissary. As “It’s really hard before,” she said. “But strict standards, but getting through the food and drinks that not only taste people talk about rolling back or getting later on, we have products in all commis- gauntlet of tasters and evaluators that good, but also are also good for you. rid of the commissary benefit, I appreci- saries.” roam the show can be a daunting task – Hawaii Coffee Company, which dis- ate being able to serve in Congress to be While the show highlights some of especially for first timers. tributes Lion Coffee, Royal Kona Cof- able to bring voice for our service mem- the best food products that the island Umemoto said that uniqueness is cer- fee and Hawaiian Island Tea, made a bers to say ‘no this is not something that has to offer, Keith Hagenbuch, Defense tainly a factor in deciding which prod- pitch for coffee that is full of antioxi- we will allow to happen.’”

How to record your shout out: Sailors can support their football team • Call the toll-free number 1-855-OUR-NAVY Navy Office of Community Outreach details will be sent back to the command public (1-855-687-6289) before Sept. 1, at 8 a.m. Eastern affairs office. Standard Time. For the upcoming football season, Navy Office of Sailors should deliver their message with enthu- • Have the script ready and Community Outreach (NAVCO) is offering an op- siasm, and speak audibly and clearly for the shout- follow the recorded voice portunity to create and share short, recorded shout- out to be usable. directions after calling. outs (15-20 seconds) with a Navy key message for Sailors should tailor their message to their com- • Wait for a three-to-five all Sailors to support their favorite professional or mand, area of responsibility, hometown and the second pause after the voice college football team. team they are recognizing. directions and record the Sailors can call 1-855-OUR-NAVY to record Here is a sample script: “Hi, I’m Navy Petty Offi- message after the beep. their shout-outs. Participating Sailors can call from cer (name) from (hometown) and currently serving • Hang-up and the any available phone and NAVCO screens each call. aboard the flagship, USS (ship). We are forward audio file will auto- Once received, NAVCO will thoroughly screen deployed in the (area of responsibility) and ready matically be sent to for useable files and share the audio file with a full to defend America at all times. I want to wish the NAVCO’s email. range of radio media outlets in their hometown. (team) good luck this season. Go (team nickname)!” If the shout-out is picked up by a radio station, (For more information, visit www.navyoutreach.org.) August 19, 2016 Ho‘okele B-4 Finances, employment among MFSC classes Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Military and Family Support Center (MFSC) will hold upcoming classes on wide-ranging topics, including finances, employment and anger management. • Managing money and credit negotiate and determine what your own laptop as well as a class will be held from 8 to 9:45 you can afford, trade-ins, federal job advertisement from a.m. Aug. 22, and 4:30 to 6 p.m. financing and how to watch out USAJobs that you may be Aug. 23 at MFSC Pearl Harbor. for high-pressure sales tactics. interested in pursuing. Topics will include credit scores, • Anger management class • Transition GPS: career savings goals and loans. will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. and technical training track • Consumer awareness and Aug. 23 at MFSC Pearl Harbor. will be held from 7:30 a.m. insurance class will be held The class is designed to help to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 23 and 24 from 10 to 11 a.m. Aug. 22 at participants better understand, at MFSC Pearl Harbor. The MFSC Pearl Harbor. This class channel and control anger. class is designed to provide is designed to discuss scams, • Civilian resume writing class transitioning personnel with consumer rip-offs, how to will be held from 8 to 11:30 information to obtain technical defend yourself against fraud a.m. Aug. 23 at MFSC Pearl training in their chosen field. and maintaining adequate Semi-homemade Harbor. Registration is highly • Applied Suicide Intervention insurance. encouraged. It’s also helpful to Skills Training (ASIST) spaghetti sauce • Savings and investing and bring along your own laptop as will be held from 8 a.m. to Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) well as a draft resume and a 4 p.m. Aug. 24 and 25 at adds flavor to meals basics class will be held from civilian job announcement you the Naval Computer and Defense Commissary ing the sodium and sugar noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 22 at may be interested in pursuing. Telecommunications Area Agency levels in check. Have fun MFSC Pearl Harbor. The TSP Master Station Pacific with this sauce by using it • Pursuing federal employment is a retirement savings and MyPlate (www.choose- in other meals and adding class will be held from 4:30 (NCTAMS PAC) chapel. ASIST myplate.gov/myplate/) more vegetables, like pep- investment plan for federal is a two-day, 15-hour workshop encourages Americans pers, zucchini, eggplant to 6 p.m. Aug. 23 at MFSC employees and members of to fill half of their plates or mushrooms, etc. Pearl Harbor. This class is that teaches suicide first aid with fruits and vegeta- the uniformed services. intervention skills. bles because research has Directions: designed to teach participants proven that diets filled Semi-homemade spa- • Car buying strategies class how to navigate USAJobs and (For more information and to with them will assist with ghetti sauce (serves four) meeting weight goals, will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. how to build a competitive register for classes visit www. lower blood pressure, re- 1. Over medium heat, Aug. 22 at MFSC Pearl Harbor. resume within the system. It greatlifehawaii.com or call duce the risk of heart dis- begin cooking about The class includes how to will be helpful if you can bring 474-1999. ) ease and stroke, prevent three-quarters of a pound some types of cancer, and of lean ground meat (at lower the risk of eye and least 90 percent lean beef, digestive problems. chicken or turkey), stir- The amount of vege- ring occasionally. tables and fruits recom- 2. Begin cooking 12 MWR seeks customer feedback via online survey mended per day varies ounces whole wheat or Reid Tokeshi The survey features a quick Each survey consists of multi- depending on age, sex, whole grain pasta, accord- series of questions related to fa- ple-choice questions plus a sec- and activity level; but, ing to package directions. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam cilities and programs. It differs tion for individual comments. for the average adult, 3. While the pasta and Morale, Welfare and Recreation from the focus groups conducted Patrons can either answer the the combined minimum ground meat are cooking, earlier this week. The in-person questions anonymously or pro- amount is about five to six in another large sauce Patrons of Joint Base Pearl Har- focus groups discussed MWR in a vide their names and contact in- cups per day. pan, pour a 14.5 ounce bor-Hickam Morale, Welfare and general sense. The online version formation. Aiming to eat a vari- can of no added salt Recreation (MWR) now have the is broken down by areas: Joint The survey for JBPHH is avail- ety (“eating a rainbow”) stewed tomatoes (Ital- opportunity to give helpful input Base, Wahiawa and Pacific Missile able at www.greatlifehawaii.com/ of fruits and vegetables ian-basil, garlic, oregano), about the many programs avail- Range Facility (PMRF) on Kauai. surveys. For PMRF, visit pmrf. is just as important as two to eight ounce cans of able at JBPHH and outlying areas Within each area customers can greatlifehawaii.com/surveys. the overall amount con- plain tomato sauce, and by responding to an online survey click on a particular program, such Both surveys are scheduled to sumed. This is because no one small can of tomato created by Commander, Naval In- as fitness, food and beverage, Lib- remain available through Sep- single fruit or vegetable paste, a half-teaspoon. stallations Command (CNIC). erty, etc. and give their opinion. tember. provides all the nutrients of garlic powder and one the body needs. Because teaspoon of dried Italian fruits tend to be higher in seasoning blend. calories than vegetables, 4. Over medium-high increasing the variety heat, mix the sauce well, with mainly vegetables is while mashing the large Recreation a great strategy to keep pieces of tomatoes against Joint Base MWR calories balanced. the side of the pan. Let However, over the the sauce simmer for course of a week, the rec- about five minutes, while ommended amount of stirring occasionally. weekly intake from each 5. Drain the grease subgroup should be con- from the ground meat, sumed. All cooked, raw, and discard the grease. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Morale, Welfare canned and frozen variet- Carefully pour the ground and Recreation will hold upcoming events. ies count toward meeting meat into the sauce and the weekly goals. mix well. Turn the heat to l Free golf clinic will be held at Store. Participants should bring extra l Spearfishing excursion will be One cup of raw or medium and cook for an 9:15 a.m. Aug. 20 at Barbers Point cash for lunch stops along the way. held from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 27 cooked vegetables or veg- additional five minutes Golf Course. Pros will offer tips on Riders must be over the age of 12 at the MWR Outdoor Recreation at etable juice, or two cups of until the flavor blends. improving your golf game. For more and be comfortable riding a bike. The Hickam Harbor. This event includes raw leafy greens, can be 6. For each plate, serve considered as one cup of one-fourth of the drained information and to preregister, call cost to participate is $25. Participants three hours of open water, good vegetables. pasta, topped with one- 682-1911. need to sign up by Aug. 23. For more company and a wide array of fish. Each week, adults fourth of the sauce, sprin- information and to sign up, call 473- To participate, patrons must have l Pre-teen back to school bash will should aim to eat between kle of grated parmesan 1198. taken “Learn to Spearfish” course, four to five cups from the cheese and chopped fresh be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. as the skills needed for this activity red and orange vegetable basil (optional). 20 at the Makai Recreation Center, l Intramural Winter Softball League can be moderate to difficult. The cost subgroup. Some of the key 7. To make the meal building 1859. This event is open to registration deadline is Aug. 26. The nutrients that the red and complete, serve four to six to participate is $20. Participants youth ages 9 to 12 years old. The cost is $460 per team. The league is orange subgroup of vege- ounces of vanilla Greek yo- need to sign up by Aug. 25. For more tables provides your body annual pre-teen event has always open to active-duty, family members gurt topped with a handful information and to sign up, call 449- with vitamins A, C, and of your favorite berries or been based around water events. 18 years and older, and Department 5215. potassium. fresh sliced peaches. This year the new element of color is of Defense employees assigned to Vitamin A helps to pro- Notes: Use pasta made added. Attendees should be dressed JPBHH. For more information and to l mote healthy eyes, skin, from vegetables to help Learn to stand-up paddleboard in lighter-colored clothing, so the sign up, call the intramurals office at hair and teeth and strong meet the recommended will be held at 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. immune system. Vitamin level of weekly consump- colors will pop. Registration will be 473-2494 or 473-2437. and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 27 at C also keeps the teeth tion. accepted at the door. The cost to MWR Outdoor Recreation at Hickam and gums healthy and l Movie night will be held from 6 Use the tomato sauce attend is $5. For more information, call Harbor. The cost is $25 per session. keeps the immune system as a base in home-made 448-0418. to 9 p.m. Aug. 26 at Pool 2. Patrons strong, while also helping lasagna or as a dipping should bring floats. “The Lion King” Participants need to sign up by Aug. with wound healing and sauce. l Intramural flag football coaches (rated G) will be screening at sunset 25. For more information, call 449- the body’s absorption of Make a double batch meeting will be held at 1 p.m. Aug. 24 and free popcorn will be offered. For 5215. iron. Dietary potassium of the sauce and freeze lowers blood pressure and ½ of it, so you will have at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam more information, call 260-9736. l Learn to surf at Hickam Harbor Fitness Center. The season runs may reduce the risk of it at the ready for a quick l will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. kidney stones. meal. All you‘ll have to do from Sept. 6 through December. Kayak open ocean North Shore 28 at the MWR Outdoor Recreation This meal features a is microwave it to thaw The league is limited to active- begins 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 27 at the at Hickam Harbor. The Hickam Beach semi-homemade “starter” and heat, while the pasta duty commands from JBPHH. Any MWR Outdoor Adventure Center at marinara sauce that will is cooking. staff will familiarize participants additional active-duty members the Fleet Store. The route begins at help you in meeting the (For more meal with technique, gear, etiquette and not belonging to a command team Kaiaka Bay Beach Park, westward recommended weekly solutions, visit www. methods on how to surf. The class level for red/orange veg- commissaries.com/healthy- will come from a players’ pool. All along the coastline, passing Kaiaka starts out on land, and then transitions etables, while also keep- living/healthy-eats.cfm) individuals who are interested in Bay and heading down all the way to the water near shore. Once getting into the players’ pool can to Aweoweo Beach Park. This open comfortable and ready, instructors will call the intramurals office. For more ocean kayak adventure will test Arizona Pool closed weekdays take the surf taxi out to “the breaks.” information, call 473-2494 or 473- endurance and knowledge of the As of Aug. 19, Arizona Pool will be closed on Participants must be able to swim 2437. water. Kayaking skill level is moderate weekdays. to advanced. The cost to attend is without a lifejacket. The cost is $30. The pool is still open on weekends from noon to l Participants need to sign up by Aug. 5 p.m. Bike Waikiki will be held from 8 $30. Participants should sign up by The pool will be open on Labor Day from noon a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 25 at the MWR Aug. 25. For more information and to 25. For more information and to sign to 5 p.m. Outdoor Adventure Center at the Fleet sign up, call 473-1198. up, call 449-5215. August 19, 2016 Ho‘okele B-5 August - September Community Calendar 15th CPTS NEW HOURS — NOW WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY EVENTS intended to bring the community together to focus As of Aug. 15, the new customer service hours AUG. 22, 26 — There will be a special meal in on resiliency in a fun and new environment. The for the Air Force finance office, 15th Comptroller honor of Women’s Equality Day on Aug. 22 from event will be open to anyone with base access, Squadron (15th CPTS) are from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Silver Dolphin Bistro. and glow products will be provided to those p.m. The office is located at 900 Hangar Ave. The cost is $5.55 and the meal is open to military participating at no charge. FMI: call the 15th Wing SAPR office at 449-7272. (Hangar 2), Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. personnel, retirees, Department of Defense Appointments will still be available between 7:30 civilians and family members of active duty TRIPLER FISHER HOUSE RUN — SEPT. 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to accommodate customers military with valid ID card. There will also be a The Tripler Army Medical Center’s Fisher unable to make it during customer service hours. special observance at Hickam Memorial Theater House will hold the fifth annual 8K Hero and The office closes at noon the third Thursday of on Aug. 26 from 10 to 11 a.m. The theme will Remembrance Run beginning at 6:30 a.m. on every month for training. FMI: call 2nd Lt. Jordan be “Celebrating Women’s Right to Vote.” Capt. Ford Island. All participants should be on the S. Edwards at 449-0892. Stan Keeve, JBPHH commander, will present the island no later than 6 a.m. The free event is WOUNDED WARRIOR Regatta — AUG. 20 opening remarks. The guest speaker will be Lynn open to the military and the public. The event Teams of wounded warriors, active duty Simpson, director of Total Fleet Force Manpower honors fallen service members from all branches military, National Guard members, Reserves and Personnel, U.S. Pacific Fleet. who have given their lives since Sept. 11, 2001. There will be numerous boots with pictures of and veterans will participate in the 2016 Na Koa — AUG. 22 Wounded Warrior Canoe Regatta beginning NAVFAC PACIFIC JOB FAIR fallen service members on them and flags inside Naval Facilities Engineering Command at 8:30 a.m. at Fort DeRussy Beach, Waikiki. that will line the running route. The registration (NAVFAC) Pacific is hosting a federal job fair The event is designed for teams in various website is www.eventbrite.com. FMI: email from 8 a.m. to noon at the Moanalua Shopping divisions to compete in the spirit of athletics and [email protected] or call 436-5543 Center Navy Service Center building, room 143. camaraderie. FMI: (808) 256-9788. or email [email protected] or The public is welcome. Interested attendees call (931) 217-0800. HICKAM HALF MARATHON — AUG. 20 should bring their resume and other hiring The 10th annual Hickam Half Marathon will documentation. 9/11 REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY begin at 5:30 a.m. starting and finishing at SEPT. 12 — A free public ceremony to mark the

Earhart Track, Joint Base Pearl Harbor- ASIST TRAINING — AUGUST TO NOVEMBER 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Hickam. The awards ceremony will start at 8 on the World Trade Center and Pentagon will a.m. Volunteers are also being sought for the (ASIST) will is a two-day, 15-hour workshop that be held from 12:15 to 1 p.m. at Tamarind Park event. FMI: [email protected] and www. teaches suicide first aid intervention skills. The at Bishop Square in downtown Honolulu. The facebook.com/events/288587678139153/ training will be held Aug. 24-25 and Sept. 29-30 event will honor the victims of the attacks and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Naval Computer and Honolulu’s first responders. The event will MADDEN NFL 17 — AUG. 20 TO 22 Telecommunications Area Master Station Pacific include ceremonial services by a Joint Service The Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange (NEX) (NCTAMS PAC) Chapel in Wahiawa. Training Color Guard and the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band. has been authorized to allow customers to will also be held Oct. 11-12 and Nov. 21-22 from play the Madden NFL 17 game at the NEX 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Military and Family Support DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT mall electronics department prior to the Aug. Center Pearl Harbor. Participants can register SEPT. 23 — A dodgeball tournament will be 23 scheduled release date. One authorized online. FMI: www.greatlifehawaii.com/family- held from 1 to 4 p.m. at Hickam Gym. Teams patron will win the demo game from an in-store support/mfsc-class-schedule. must register by Sept. 21. The tournament is drawing. The winner will be contacted on Aug. limited to 18 teams of six players per team. 23. FMI: 423-3287 or email Stephanie.Lau@ 5K GLOW RUN — AUG. 26 Official rules are available upon email request. nexweb.org. The 15th Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Water and barbecue pupus will be provided. Response (SAPR) office is planning to light up The event is open to all services. FMI: Tech. the streets of JBPHH with a 5k Glow run on Aug. Sgt. Sergio Jackson at 448-2257 or Tech Sgt. 26 at 6:30 pm. Airmen, Sailors and their families Christopher Fiero at 449-8555 or email afsa. are invited to participate in the event, which is [email protected].

Sharkey Theater Today — Aug. 19 7:00 PM The Legend of Tarzan MOVIE (3-D) (PG-13) Saturday — AUG. 20 ShowtimeS 2:30 PM Ice Age: Collision Course (PG) 4:50 PM Star Trek Beyond (3-D) (PG-13) 7:30 PM Lights Out (PG-13) sunday — AUG. 21 2:30 PM Ice Age: Collision Course (3-D) (PG) 4:50 PM Star Trek Beyond (PG-13) 7:20 PM Ghostbusters (2016) (PG-13) THURSDAY — AUG. 25 7:00 PM The Infiltrator (R) Hickam Memorial Theater Today — Aug. 19 6:00 PM The Secret Life of Pets (PG) Saturday — AUG. 20 3:00 PM The Secret Life of Pets (PG) 6:00 PM Ghostbusters (PG-13) ICE Age: Collision Course sunday — AUG. 21 Scrat’s epic pursuit of the elusive acorn catapults him into the 3:00 PM The Secret Life of Pets universe where he accidentally sets off a series of cosmic events (PG) that transform and threaten the Ice Age World. To save themselves, THURSDAY — AUG. 25 Sid, Manny, Diego, and the rest of the herd must leave their home 7:00 PM The Purge: and embark on a quest full of comedy and adventure, traveling Election Year (R) to exotic new lands and encountering a host of colorful new characters.