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3rd Marines 10K C-1 MMARINEARINE Youth Wrestling C-3 Volume 31, Number 19 www.mcbh.usmc.mil May 17, 2002 ‘Strap ‘em on tight’ Tackle football returns to MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay Sgt. Robert Carlson cept for 2-minute warnings in Press Chief the second and fourth quarters, and for timeouts. After an absence of nearly Yamada said the schedule eight years, tackle football is hasn’t been set in stone yet, but scheduled to return to MCB it looks like games will go on Hawaii this summer, adding Friday and Saturday evenings more breadth to an already beginning at about 6 p.m. healthy intramural sports pro- “We’re going to have two gram and offering yet another games each night, and play opportunity for Kaneohe Bay twice a week,” explained Joe residents to come together and Au, MCCS intramural sports co- support their favorite team. ordinator. “The regular season At least eight teams are set to will end on or around Oct. 19, begin tryouts and pre-condi- and then we’ll have a couple of tioning July 29, and the season weeks for makeup games before is scheduled to begin Sept. 6. the championship tournament,” Each MCB Hawaii command he added. has the opportunity to field a The championship will be de- team, and Marine Corps cided by a single elimination Community Services is footing tournament, with a final cham- the bill for equipment and pro- pionship game tentatively motion. scheduled for Nov. 23. “This is a program the com- Athletes are already getting manding general wanted to set ready for tryouts and are excit- up, and we found a way to do ed about the new intramural of- it,” said Wayne Yamada, MCCS fering. Semper Fit director for MCB “I played 8-man tackle foot- Hawaii. ball at Camp Lejeune, and it was Since there are no other mili- Hawaii Marine Archive Photo awesome,” said Sgt. Aaron tary tackle football programs in Bobby Ray Wiggins hangs on to Twentynine Palms rusher Hal Spann during intramural football action Dobson, a training NCO for Hawaii, the teams will compete aboard K-Bay in 1978. Headquarters Bn., MCB Hawaii. with other K-Bay squads, and “It’s good competion and it’s a each will have seven games dur- west-coast teams from the The program will be 8-man they will have only eight play- lot of fun. I saw a lot more ing the regular season. Camp Pendleton and Mirimar tackle football, with 15-minute ers on the field at any time. sportsmanship than I have in Yamada said he’s working to areas to add some variety to the quarters. Although teams will The clock will continue run- other sports,” he explained. set up exhibition games with program. be allowed 25-person rosters, ning throughout the game, ex- “Everyone has a great time.”

Pilot program to test Former CG honored at HPU Stackpole receives prestigious ‘Fellow of the Pacific’ award recycling efforts here Hawaii Pacific der of Marine Forces Sgt. Robert Carlson partment is working with the family University Pacific, the single largest Press Chief housing department to see what kind of Press Release U.S. Marine field com- participation the program gets. mand in the world. Marine Corps Base Hawaii has started “We’re doing the pilot program for Hawaii Pacific Uni- Lieutenant Gen. a pilot program to collect recyclables two or three months, and then we’ll de- versity has named Stackpole has been hon- from family housing units. The first cide if we need more collection sites in Retired Marine Corps Lt. ored by several govern- satellite collection facility is set up adja- other key locations,” said Jim Sibert, re- Gen. H. C. “Hank” ments. He has been rec- cent the Family Housing Department cycling center manager. “This is great Stackpole, who is presi- ognized by the Republic and the Lending Locker. because it’s an inexpensive way to dent of the Asia-Pacific of Korea, by Japan for Units aboard MCB Hawaii, help residents here recycle.” Center for Security advancing Japan-U.S. re- Kaneohe Bay, have always had Base residents received a Studies, the recipient of RETIRED MARINE lations, and by the gov- the ability to recycle, but when newsletter Saturday, which ex- the Fellow of the Pacific LT. GEN. STACKPOLE ernment of Bangladesh the base discontinued curbside plained the program and offered Award — the Univer- for disaster relief and pickup in October 2001, family suggestions on recycling. Sibert sity’s highest accolade. the community and humanitarian support. housing residents began taking said that there was an immediate The award was given salutes his dedication to For the past 37 years, their recyclables to the base recy- response, and that people have al- at HPU’s spring com- the people of Hawaii Hawaii Pacific Univer- cling center. ready started to use the pilot site. mencement exercises and the Asia Pacific,” sity has honored out- In an effort to increase participation in “We’re already learning a lot from the Wednesday, where Lt. said HPU President standing community the base recycling program, Brig. Gen. program, and we are adjusting it to meet Gen. Stackpole deliv- Chatt G. Wright. leaders for their contri- Jerry C. McAbee, MCB Hawaii’s com- the needs of the residents. ered the keynote address Prior to heading the butions to the Hawaiian manding general, implemented the pilot “We had to upgrade the cardboard col- at the Waikiki Shell. Asia-Pacific Center for islands, the Pacific Basin program to collect recyclables in the lection bin to a bigger size, and we’re get- “Hawaii Pacific Uni- Security Studies, Lt. and the University. housing area. ting an early idea about what is being re- versity is honored to Gen. Stackpole served in Past recipients have The pilot site is more convenient for cycled the most.” make this presentation the Marine Corps for 36 included governors, residents since the collection site is lo- Informational posters and a logbook to General Stackpole. years, retiring as a lieu- senators, business lead- cated within the neighborhood. are attached to the portable site, and This award signifies our tenant general. ers, educators, philan- Currently, the Rainbow Housing Area Sibert personally answers any recycling- recognition of his out- His last active duty as- thropists and other not- is the only neighborhood with a collec- related questions residents write in the standing leadership in signment was comman- ed professionals. tion site. The base environmental de- book. Reach Sibert at 257-4300. Handing out a different kind of ticket

Base Safety Center Director Bo Irvine (right) tickets to drivers who wear their seatbelts. and Military Policeman Cpl. James Jaeger Drivers who are not wearing their belts will re- give a movie ticket to Lance Cpl. Eric R. ceive a warning from the military police. For Johnson. Johnson was stopped for wearing more information about the Base Safety his seatbelt. Beginning Monday, the Base Center’s preparations and activities planned Safety Center, in conjunction with the Military for the 101 Critical Days of Summer, see page

Sgt. Robert Carlson Police Department, will issue 250 free movie B-1. A-2 • May 17, 2002 HAWAII MARINE

MCBH NEWS C.G.C.G.‘‘SS MMAILAIL BBOXOX BRIEFS ‘I am taken aback to such a DEFY NEEDS MENTORS What is DEFY? DEFY is a unique, compre- hensive, one-year program for youth 9 to 12 liberal civilian attire code.’ years old. The program helps reduce risk fac- tors linked to adolescent alcohol and drug - Submitted by Sgt. Kevin C. Jamison, Headquarters Bn., MCB Hawaii BRIG. GEN. abuse, school failure, delinquency and vio- MCABEE lence. The program delivers leadership and “I arrived aboard MCB Hawaii, any Marine who is new to this in- sents a conservative, clean, non-of- life skills training for youth, by teaching team Kaneohe Bay, in January of this year. stallation, and see the reaction on his fensive and neat appearance is the building, conflict resolution, age-appropriate When stepping into the base es- or her face at such a liberal civilian standard for active duty personnel goal setting and self-confidence skills. tablishments such as the chowhall, attire policy. assigned to this base while in a leave The office is looking for men and women, main exchange, and 7-day store, I Sir, you ask, “What are we doing or liberty status. whether military or civilian, to serve as men- noticed that this base has a very (and that we shouldn’t be doing?” We are While aboard Marine Corps Base tors. A minimum of 15 mentors are needed I say this painfully), very relaxed abusing the base order. Hawaii, retired military, family by May 31. If you’re interested in getting in- civilian attire policy. You ask, “What are we not doing members of Armed Forces person- volved, call Daryl Picadura, program coordi- I am not the only person who has that we should be doing?” We are nel, DoD civilians, and all guests will nator at 257-2103, ext. 313. noticed. not adhering to the base order. adhere to the same standards. When coming from another You ask, “What are we doing that Due to climatic conditions and lo- CREDO POSTS SCHEDULE Marine Corps facility and stepping we should be doing better?” We cal customs unique to Hawaii, the Marines, Sailors, federal employees or their onto this one, I am taken aback to should be being better Marines.” wearing of full, conservative fit tank family members may participate in any up- such a liberal civilian attire code. tops and sandals (or flip coming CREDO Personal Growth or My first week aboard this base, I Semper Fi, flops/Hawaiian slippers, without a Marriage Enrichment Retreat. Sponsored by stepped into the chowhall to see a Sgt. Kevin C. Jamison heel strap) are authorized, while on the Chief of Naval Operations, the programs Marine wearing flip-flops, Hawaiian leave and liberty. support people who desire a more harmo- sandals or shower shoes, call them The most important aspect of the nious personal life, as well as growth in their what you may. order is what you have addressed — personal and professional relationships. I began to approach this Marine Sgt. Jamison, enforcement of the policy. Meals, lodging and transportation to the and then stopped. I stopped because Again, I turn to the order that site are provided free of charge. Call 257-1941 I began to notice that others were I have been asked by the com- states: or 257-0408 to register for any of the follow- wearing the same thing. manding general to research and to All officers, staff noncommis- ing retreats: I checked BaseO 1020.5A (Marine respond to your email of April 11 sioned officers, noncommissioned • Personal Growth — May 16 - 19. Corps Base Hawaii Uniform and since your recommendation falls officers, chief petty officers and pet- • Marriage Enrichment — July 12 - 14. Civilian Attire Regulations). I guess within my responsibilities. He ap- ty officers will become familiar with I am wrong. It is authorized by this preciates you taking your time to [the references] and are charged with order. participate in the CG Mail Program. the responsibility of enforcing these BACK GATE HOURS EXTENDED I also began to notice Marines You have recommended that we regulations. The MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, back gate, were wearing swim trunks as shorts, enforce our base regulations on civil- The commanding general agrees on Mokapu Road, is now open seven days a muscle shirts, and trousers without ian attire while on leave and liberty. with me that each and every mem- week, from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. belts — everywhere. I must tell you how much I agree ber of the base community — re- The hours were extended to better support There are definite flagrant abuses with your position. You bring up a gardless of rank or status — is ac- the base and its military community. of this policy, and I am writing to ad- subject that is near and dear to my countable to these standards. dress the situation. heart: being better Marines. I applaud your beliefs, and I com- The order states, “All individuals How a Marine dresses while on mend you for “sounding off” on “OFF LIMITS” AREAS POSTED shall comply with the references and liberty is a direct reflection of his such an important issue. The following areas and establishments this Order in maintaining and wear- unit’s discipline and esprit de corps. Thank you for participating in this have been declared and placed “off limits” to ing uniforms and civilian clothing in Our present regulations state: program, and I look forward to as- all military personnel, until rescinded by the conformance with the expected high The wearing of civilian attire sisting you with correcting all Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board: standards of personal appearance.” should be a matter of personal pride. Marines who violate this policy. •Hawaii Natural High at 343 Saratoga Rd. Where is this “high standards of No order or policy could possibly in Honolulu. personal appearance”? Is it a prob- address all that is acceptable or un- Semper Fidelis, •Nimitz Mart at 3131 N. Nimitz Hwy. in lem? Well, I am one voice, but not acceptable civilian clothing. Sgt. Maj. Filipo Ilaoa Honolulu. the only one who feels this way. Ask Wearing civilian clothing that pre- MCB Hawaii Sergeant Major •Pearl Kai Mini-Mart at 98-199 Kamehameha Hwy. in Aiea. •The Dungeon/Temple/Atomics at 142 (Editor’s Note: Letters of any length may be trimmed and editted in the interest of good taste and brevity.) Mokauea St. in Honolulu. The commanding general invites input from the base community via C.G. Mail on the following topics: What are we do- •The Shelter/Club 1739 at 1739 Kalakaua ing that we shouldn’t be doing? What are we not doing that we should be doing? What are we doing that we should be do- Ave. in Honolulu. ing better? Responses should include a recommendation that will help solve the problem and must include your name and return ad- IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS dress so that staff may respond. On-Base Emergencies 257-9111 For more information about how to send C.G. Mail, see the MCB Hawaii C.G. Mail page at www.mcbh.usmc.mil/com- mand/cgmail.htm. Military Police 257-7114 Crisis Hotline 521-4555 Hawaii MARINE CG honors civilians, Marines Commanding General Brig. Gen. Jerry C. McAbee Public Affairs Director Maj. Chris Hughes Public Affairs Chief Gunnery Sgt. Rhys Evans Press Chief Sgt. Robert Carlson Managing Editor Aiko Brum Sports Editor Lance Cpl. Jessica Mills The Hawaii Marine is an unofficial newspaper pub- lished every Thursday by RFD Publications, Inc., 45-525 Luluku Road, Kaneohe, HI 96744, a private firm in no way Brigadier Gen. Jerry C. connected with the U.S. Marine Corps under exclusive con- McAbee, commanding general, tract to the U.S. Marine Corps. This civilian enterprise MCB Hawaii, recognizes Jesse newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Machado (right) with a Length of Service Award for 25 years military services. of service with Marine Corps Contents of the “Hawaii Marine” are not necessarily Community Services. Guy the official views of or endorsed by the United States Hamada (center) and Kenneth F. Kamiyama received awards Government, the Department of Defense or the U.S. Marine for 20 years of service. Warren Corps. All advertising is provided by RFD Publications, Visher and Murray Visser also Inc., 235-5881. received awards for 25 years of service, and Steven Fujiyoshi The appearance of advertising in the “Hawaii Marine,” was recognized for 35. Captain including inserts and supplements, does not constitute en- Michael Jackson received a dorsement of the firms’ products and services by the DoD, Navy and Marine Corps DoN or the U.S. Marine Corps of the products or services Commendation Medal, and Cpl. Erick Schleher and Lance Cpl. advertised. Adam Black received Navy and Everything advertised in the Hawaii Marine shall be Marine Corps Achievement made available for purchase, use or patronage without re- Medals during a ceremony at the base flag pole May 10. Also gard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mari- recognized was Petty Officer tal status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any oth- 1st Class Mark W. Goldschmidt, er non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. who was recently selected as the Sea Sailor of the Year for Editorial content or public service announcements (i.e. Marine Forces Pacific. all content other than paid advertisements) is edited, pre- Lance Cpl. Jessica Mills pared and provided by the Public Affairs Office aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Opinions expressed are not to be considered an official expression of the DoD or the U.S. Marine Corps. To contact the MCB Hawaii Public Affairs Office use the following addresses: Sergeants and below who dare to become Combat Correspondents and would pride themselves on telling HAWAII MARINE, BUILDING 216, MCB HAWAII the Marine Corps story can seize the opportunity with a lateral KANEOHE BAY, HI, 96863 move into the 4341 occupational field. E-MAIL: [email protected] Contact Gunnery Sgt. Rhys Evans, base public affairs chief, FAX: 257-2511, PHONE: 257-8840 at 257-8832 or 257-8840, for more information. HAWAII MARINE May 17, 2002 • A-3

COBRA GOLD 2002 WWORDORD ONON THETHE SSTREETTREET “How will tackle football benefit Marines and Thai camp rallies comforts of home Story and Photos by Above — Tent Sailors here?” Cpl. Jason E. Miller City stands tall at base camp Combat Correspondent in Utapao Na- tional Airfield UTAPAO NATIONAL AIRFIELD, in Thailand. Thailand — Exercise Cobra Gold 2002 “It will generate didn’t officially kick off until May 14, Left — Water bladders pro- interest in the but hundreds of Marines in Thailand vide purified community and were ready to get the annual exercise water for Ma- keep more peo- underway, days before. rines and ple out of trou- Sailors to ble.” Many of the leathernecks were maintain per- probably expecting steamy, hot jun- sonal hygiene Lance Cpl. gles; thousands of pesky insects; and at the camp. Justin Arnold very rough living conditions. K-9 handler What most of them found, howev- Military Police er, was that even though the sun and Department the bugs are tough to beat, living in Tent City on an old Thai airfield real- ly isn’t all that difficult to endure. There are several services located on or near the base camp that help in “It will not only keeping hygiene standards, quality of build cama- life and morale high, while the raderie and Marines are living in this training en- increase morale, but will also vironment. bring the “It was hotter than I thought it was community clos- going to be, but the area that we live er together.” in really isn’t so bad. We’ve got a lot of services there for us,” said Lance Left — Marines unpack items at their Gunnery Sgt. shaving station. Above — The chow Elijah Dent Cpl. Michael Mullins, field wireman, hall prepares one of two daily meals. Roadmaster Marine Wing Communications Headquarters Squadron 18, based in Okinawa, prices in the United States and other Bn., MCB Japan. “We’ve even got fans in our countries. Hawaii hooches.” A currency exchange and small Marines working here are offered convenience store are also located in- phone services so that they can make side the same hangar. calls back home or wherever they like, The majority of the Marines don’t The one complaint at Utapao seems without it costing a fortune. seem to mind the food, as it comes to be the sweltering heat. The canvas A small gym facility was also with fresh fruit and other foods on a tents, even though cooled by electric placed in a nearby hangar to help the daily basis. fans, still tend to heat up in the mid- Marines maintain their physical The Marriott Hotel chain placed a day sun. Hydration is key among the “Guys who are readiness once they become accus- small restaurant with televisions and training Marines, who religiously not normally leaders will feel tomed to the tropical Thai climate. freshly cooked meals inside one of the guzzle gallons of bottled water sup- more comfortable The chow hall, which is located in- hangars located at the base camp as plied for them. about taking side a collection of canvas shelters on well. Authentic Thai food, as well as In all, Utapao base camp is not a charge on the the tarmac, prepares food twice daily many American-style foods are pre- bad place to be. The provided services field.” so that the Marines aren’t living sole- pared there, for what turns out to be make living in Thailand an almost Sgt. Aaron ly off of MREs (Meals Ready to Eat). a nominal fee when compared to pleasurable experience. Dobson Training NCO Headquarters Cobra Gold Marines ‘down the juice’ Bn., MCB Hawaii Staying hydrated in Thailand requires five liters of bottled water per day Cpl. Jason E. Miller vice members training here, Combat Correspondent said Cauguiran. Heat-related injuries UTAPAO NATIONAL have been, from the begin- “It will give the AIRFIELD, Thailand — ning, the most common big guys a It’s hot in Thailand. Real problem that the medical chance to stay in shape — and hot. facilities in Thailand have a chance for Add that to the near 100 been seeing. More than 50 some contact.” percent humidity and a percent of the patients at flurry of outdoor training morning sick calls are in be- Seaman exercises in full combat cause of dehydration, heat Nicholas Johnson gear, and you’ve got some rashes or gastro enteritis. Safety mate thirsty, sweaty Devil Dogs. For purposes such as VP-9 Hydration, as always, is bathing, bottled water sim- key to any mission that in- ply will not do the trick. volves training outdoors — Cpl. Jason E. Miller Teams of Marine Corps no matter what the weather Maintenance Administration Clerk Pfc. Jorail Jermany, of water purification special- conditions. MALS-24, downs a bottle of purified water. ists were brought on scene Here in Thailand, provid- with the rest of the service ing Marines with water residents have adjusted to Right now, bottled water is members to decontaminate “We’ll be able to get to know that’s fresh and safe to this, but the deployed ser- the only means the Marines water and provide clean some of the drink is a mission of its vice members for Cobra here have of hydrating and healthy access to athletes from own. Gold 2002 will not have that themselves. bathing and hygiene areas. other commands Several components have luxury. A team of Army medical According to Cauguiran, who we might come together to make stay- There is a major sewage personnel arrived in the Marines here should be not otherwise meet.” ing clean and hydrated pos- contamination problem in Thailand long before any of drinking a minimum of five sible. the public water supply the training exercises began liters of the bottled water Sgt. Nick As with any foreign here, said Senior Chief and conducted a test on all every day to stay hydrated Hasenfratz country, water from the tap Petty Officer Arnel local water supplies. in this climate. That’s five Training NCO is often difficult to stomach Cauguiran, senior enlisted Upon its conclusion, the liters at a minimum. Headquarters because of different bacteria leader of the Aviation team decided that only bot- Anything more would be Bn., MCB Hawaii and chemicals that the wa- Support Element’s medical tled water, bought locally, better and couldn’t really ter may contain. The local facility at Utapao Airfield. would be provided to ser- hurt in this heat, he added. A-4 • May 17, 2002 HAWAII MARINE DoD set to give renewed attention ‘Smart card’ makes its to health needs of debut at Camp Smith Cpl. Luis R. Agostini The card will allow computer users to log on to their deployed forces Marine Forces Pacific Public Affairs Office computers, encrypt or encode e-mails or electronically Department of Defense sign documents. Press Release CAMP H.M. SMITH — The common access card has For personal security, printed information on the made its scheduled debut here, and is currently being CAC is kept to a minimum, while meeting Geneva Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs) Dr. distibuted to active duty service members and selected Convention requirements. A personal identification William Winkenwerder Jr. has established the reserve personnel, Department of Defense civilian em- number is required to access the information on the Deployment Health Support Directorate as a perma- ployees and eligible contract per- chip. nent organization and appointed Ellen P. Embrey, the sonnel. The new I.D. cards are deputy assistant secretary of Defense (Force Health Commonly referred to as CAC or currently being distributed Protection and Readiness), as its director. “smart card,” the common access to select sections. “My pledge of health protection for U.S. forces is card will replace the old I.D. card “The card is very attrac- unequivocal,” Winkenwerder said. “We will build on and perform more functions than tive,” said Master Sgt. the lessons of the past and maximally utilize the re- the current DoD I.D. cards. Gregory Wilburn, of Marine sources of the Deployment Health Support Some of the new updateable fea- Forces Pacific’s G-8. The Directorate, under the direction of Ellen Embrey, to tures include a computer chip that comptroller chief received achieve this essential mission.” will store personal information such his common access card Cpl. Luis R. Agostini As director, Embrey will ensure the unity and ef- as name, gender, entitled benefits April 22 and uses it to enter fectiveness of DoD’s efforts to protect the health of and privileges information, and The common access card performs various local military bases. “My deployed forces, Winkenwerder said. blood type and organ donor infor- functions such as authorizing access to se- only complaint is that it cured doors according to security clearance. The new directorate will build upon the consider- mation for the military only. Other doesn’t have my signature able achievements of its predecessor organization, features include digital certificates like the old card did.” the Office of the Special Assistant for Gulf War and more application-specific data. Also, a magnetic For more information, contact your S-1 office, or vis- Illnesses, Medical Readiness and Military stripe containing building access information will be it the common access card website at Deployments. included. http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/smartcard. The new directorate is charged with understand- ing how DoD can best support the health and med- ical needs of warfighters before, during and after mil- itary deployments. The directorate will focus on sev- eral measures DoD can take to better protect the Celebrating the heritage of health of deployed forces, including accurate record keeping, preventive health and research. By ensuring open lines of communication between Asian Pacific Americans DoD and service members, veterans and their fami- lies, the directorate serves as a conduit for contribu- tions to deployment health policies and practices and as a bridge from the experiences of the past to the battlefields of the future. In particular, the direc- torate will continue its efforts to fully understand the health experiences reported by Gulf War veterans. “Protecting the health of deployed military per- sonnel is a paramount concern of the Department of Defense,” Embrey said. “We must do everything pos- sible to continue to improve the protection of U.S. forces in all deployments.”

Department of Defense Poster Photo courtesy of Sen. Daniel K. Inouye Left — The 2002 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month poster. Right — Senator Daniel K. Inouye of Hawaii was a combat infantryman in Europe during World War II. Substantial numbers of Asian-Americans served in America’s armed forces during World War II, but the total number is unknown. Some 25,000 Japanese- Americans proved their loyalty in uniform. More than 6,000 Nisei (first-generation, American-born Japanese) trained as interpreters and translators at the Army’s Military Intelligence Service (MIS) Language School in Minnesota, and 3,700 MIS linguists served in combat. The U.S. Army’s 442nd Regimental Combat Team, which was comprised of about 4,500 Japanese-Americans, fought heroically in Italy and Central Europe. The unit re- ceived more than 18,000 individual decorations and seven Presidential Unit Citations. More than 20,000 Chinese Americans served in the armed forces — many as integrated members of Army units. Smaller num- bers of Filipino-Americans and Korean-Americans formed small units for the nation’s war effort. HAWAII MARINE May 17, 2002 • A-5

EEVERYVERY CCLIMELIME ANDAND PPLACELACE 3/2 conquers jungle warfare training Lance Cpl. The stretcher carry Matthew Orr winds its way along a nar- MCB Camp Lejeune Public row, slippery and treach- Affairs Office erous course as each team carries the heaviest mem- OKINAWA, Japan — ber for the duration, up Marines must be ready to two hills, he explained. fight in every clime and The hills are also slippery place. In an effort to main- and steep, he added. tain this combat readiness, The Jungle Warfare leathernecks from 3d Bn., Training Center teaches 2d Marine Regiment, at- not only Marines, but also tended the Jungle Warfare U.S. Navy, Army, and Air Training Center here at Force units. Camp Gonsalves. Lance Cpl. Matthew Orr “We also train other The six-day package 1st Sgt. Billy R. Garcia, Kilo Co., leads the way and countries and services taught the Marines the ba- demonstrates how the poncho is used for floatation. such as the Japanese and sics of what they needed the Republic of Korea,” to do if placed in the jun- nothing but the clothes they wear said Johnson. gle, and how to survive. and a chicken for breakfast amongst The center offers 20,000 acres of They made rope bridges to cross them. They build their own shel- rugged mountainous terrain with fast-flowing streams safely, partici- ters, find food and acquire fire with- thick jungles dispersed throughout, pated in land navigation exercises out the use of matches, then com- and can facilitate and accommodate during the day and night, and rap- plete a 3.4-mile endurance course. 1,000 personnel for 30 days. pelled from a 65-foot cliff. Marines “The course incorporates 36 ob- A UDP battalion has to be ready also patrolled in rough terrain, test- stacles,” said Sgt. Thomas R. for every environment — from the ed for poisonous plants, experi- Johnson, a rough terrain instructor hot jungles of Okinawa, to cold enced “Survival Night” and partic- at the JWTC. “The hardest part for mountainous terrain,” said ipated in the endurance course. the Marines is the stretcher carry ex- Gunnery Sgt. Guy H. Simmons of During Survival Night in the jun- ercise, which is three-quarters of a Weapons Co., 3rd Bn., 2nd Marine gle, Marine squads are left with mile long.” Regiment. Lance Cpl. Matthew Orr Seaman Daniel T. Bobic, a corpsman with Headquarters and Supply Co., 3/2, rappels from a 65-foot man-made vertical cliff at the Jungle Warfare Training Center. Hawaii MMARINEARINE L IFESTYLESIFESTYLES HawaiiL Marine B Section May 17, 2002 TheThe countdowncountdown begins...begins...

Master Sgt. Bryan A. McDaniel, a certified hypnotherapist, hypnotizes Marines at MCAS Yuma, Ariz., during a presentation to show the effects of impaired judgement on the decision- making process. McDaniel will share his talents with the Marines and Sailors of MCB Hawaii during several safety standdowns that begin Monday.

Photos courtesy of Master Sgt. Bryan McDaniel

Sgt. Robert Carlson will show the effects of di- Press Chief minished inhibitions and impaired judgment by The Memorial Day hypnotizing several weekend is fast ap- Marines and Sailors. proaching, and the A child safety seat in- Navy and Marine Corps spection is scheduled May are conducting a full- 27, and Base Safety Center court press to prevent personnel, along with oth- the mishaps and fatali- er certified inspection vol- ties traditionally associ- unteers, will help parents ated with the 101 properly protect child pas- Critical Days of sengers by showing the Summer. correct installation and Starting Monday, the use of child safety seats. MCB Hawaii Base The inspection event is Safety Center’s summer free and will be open from safety campaign will 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the highlight the impor- Mokapu Mall parking lot. tance of safety and the Throughout the week, value of each and every the Base Safety Center and member of the Navy the Military Police and Marine Corps family. Welker, a traffic safety dangers of drunk driving, Department will be en- Water sports, hiking, specialist with the MCB the importance of motor- hancing seatbelt enforce- off-roading, and other Hawaii Base Safety cyclist safety, and the val- ment as part of the summer activities can Center. “It’s a time asso- ue of proper seatbelt and National Safety Council’s turn ugly when partici- ciated with vacation and child safety seat use. nationwide effort to crack pants let their quest for relaxation, and we’re try- Motorcycle safety will down on drivers and pas- fun blur their risk man- ing to keep everyone from be the topic of a stand- sengers who don’t buckle agement process. relaxing their attitudes down Monday, which will up. Last year, 51 Sailors and about safety. include discussions about With safety standowns Marines were lost in off- “Everyone knows riding in groups and get- and educational safety duty mishaps between about Operational Risk ting a handle on the risks briefs by unit leaders, Memorial Day and Labor Management. Off-duty associated with riding. MCB Hawaii staff and the Day. The Base Safety activities require the same An “aloha” motorcyclist Base Safety Center hope to Center’s educational cam- kind of risk assessment. awareness ride is sched- prevent the injuries and paign focuses on some of It’s still the same ORM uled May 26. fatalities of previous sum- the most deadly issues. process, but without the Wednesday and mers, and to take the “People have a tenden- ‘O’.” Thursday will bring pre- “critical” out of the 101 cy to let their guard down Safety standdowns sentations by certified Critical Days of Summer. in the summer,” said scheduled throughout the hypnotherapist Master Gunnery Sgt. David week will highlight the Sgt. Bryan McDaniel, who

Staff Sgt. Jesus A. Lora Lifeguards watch for hazards as people enjoy the water. Swimmers and surfers should always stay within sight of a lifeguard.

The Base Safety Center conducts free child passen- ger safety seat inspections on a regular basis. The next event is scheduled May 27 at the Mokapu Mall aboard MCB Sgt. Robert Carlson Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. Dan Martyniuk, an MCB Hawaii Base Safety Center traffic safety specialist, teaches motorcycle riders how to ne- gotiate curves during the rider safety course. Martyniuk will be speaking at the motorcycle awareness standdown Sgt. Robert Carlson Monday.

At the current pace, Fiscal sonnel. 74 deaths (56 percent). deaths, excluding motor ve- Year 2002 will have the best Here are statistics through • Aviation: 22 deaths (17 hicles: 16 deaths (12 percent). Fiscal Year 2002 rate ever for a low number of May 8, which reveal 133 percent). • Operational motor vehi- off-duty shore and recre- deaths due to off-duty or • Surface ships or sub- cle: 4 deaths (3 percent). Mishap Trends ational fatalities amongst recreational mishaps. marines: 6 deaths (5 percent). • Off-duty shore or recre- Navy and Marine Corps per- • Private motor vehicles: • Ashore operational ational: 11 deaths (8 percent). B-2 • May 17, 2002 HAWAII MARINE MCCSMCCS M ARINE C ORPS C OMMUNITY S ERVICES www.mccshawaii.com POSSIBILITIES IN PARADISE By Jim Bocci, MCCS Marketing MCX has a slew of sales Rollin’ — Starting May Marine Corps Base 28 / Tuesday call 479-3273. MAY going now. Get plugged 20, the Rocker Room will Hawaii and Marine Corps into the Sight-n-Sound be open six days a week. Community Services’ Dance Movement Deals on Wheels — 18 / Saturday Spectacular #3, now Monday through Family Member Academy Recitals — The Auto Hobby Shop through Monday at the Friday, the Rocker will Assistance Program will Dance Movement currently has several vehi- Dr. Martens Trunk main store. open at 4:30 p.m.; hold their 6th Annual Academy, the on-base stu- cles up for auction. Show — The Marine The MCX Annex is of- Saturday things get start- MCBH Job Fair May 24, dio for aspiring, young Corps Exchange will be fering a bunch of bargains, ed at 6 p.m. from 9 a.m. till noon at the Ginger Rogers and Fred Year Make Lowest Bid hosting a Dr. Martens today through May 27. Wednesday is 25 cent E’Club. Astaire wannabes, has 1967 Mustang $300 trunk show and sale from Apply yourself at the wing night, and Friday is This Job Fair is open to two recitals scheduled for 1972 Challenger $700 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Receive Whirlpool appliance sale, free pupus and dance par- active duty, family mem- May 28 and 30. 1987 Corolla SR5 $600 20 percent off on the get a good night’s rest ty night. bers, retired, reserve, and Both recitals will take 1988 Impulse $300 perennially popular casu- with the Serta Mattress Call 254-5481 for de- Department of Defense place at 5 p.m. in the base 1989 Chevy S-10 $250 al gumshoe during the Sale, and go crazy at the tails, and get rockin’. civilian employees, island theater. 1989 Pontiac $100 show. Discounts are limit- May Madness Furniture wide. Di Rodin’s students will 1990 Ford Escort $300 ed to stock on hand. Sale. 24 / Friday For more information, be showing off their best 1990 Cavalier $100 call the MCCS Family moves in ballet, tap, jazz Sale, Sale, Sale — Your 20 / Monday MCB Hawaii Job Fair Member Employment and street. For information on how — The Joint Employment Assistance Program at Admission is free. to post a bid, call the Auto Rocker Room Starts Management System, 257-7790. For more information Hobby Shop at 254-7674. SM&SP ‘Tricks of the trade’ help during interviews NAPS er business at- Visit the company’s website, Featurettes tire. get to know what the com- •Be enthusi- pany is about, and you’re Job hunters, take note. The U.S. astic, but not sure to come up with two or is currently facing one of the phony. Ask for a three questions that will im- toughest markets in nearly a detailed descrip- press your interviewer. decade. tion of the job •If you feel the interview In the search for a job, the in- early in the in- is not going well, don’t show terview is often the single most terview, as that that you’re worried. The in- All events are open important factor in getting that shows great in- terviewer might be trying to to single, active duty position you’ve been looking for. terest. Not only get a better read on your per- military. It’s all about that first impression. that, you can sonality. The SM&SP Office The experts at Adecco, one of then talk about •Turn off your cell phone. is located in Bldg. the world’s largest staffing com- how your skills You don’t want to rudely in- 219. Call 254-7593, panies, offer the following tips for and experience terrupt your interviewer or for more info. conducting yourself during that are a perfect stop the interview short. all-important interview. match for the •Finally, always send a Program Review These tips may put you much position. thank-you note. Take the BayFest 2002: It’s closer to your first paycheck: •When asked, time to send it on letterhead, not too early to be •Always arrive early. “Tell me about NAPS since e-mail can seem imper- thinking about •Bring an extra copy of your yourself,” limit Knowing how to conduct yourself is an important part sonal. Windward Oahu’s resume, just in case. your answer to of having a successful job interview. (Editor’s Note: For more tips largest water sports •Dress professionally and err one or two min- about job hunting or interviews, festival — BayFest. on the side of conservative. utes, highlighting personal and lack of interest. call MCB Hawaii’s Career Resource Volunteers will be Regardless of the type of job professional achievements. •Let your interest show by ask- Management Center and talk to a needed to help with you’re after, everyone presents a •Don’t use one-word answers, ing questions. In fact, prepare Transition Assistance specialist at events such as a new more professional image in prop- as they imply nervousness or a some questions to bring with you. 257-7790.) Sumo wrestling event, the inflateable boxing arena, the CINCPAC’s Bathtub Regatta and more. Carnations from L.I.N.K.S. school survey Call SM&SP to get posted online involved. Saturdays: Ocean- The Commander-in- side Paintball lets Chief, U.S. Pacific your “inner-preda- Command (CINCPAC) tor” come out to play directed the initiation of on Saturdays from 9 a customer satisfaction a.m. – 4 p.m. and survey to measure per- Sundays, noon – 5 ceptions regarding mili- p.m. Call SM&SP for tary dependent chil- rental fees. dren’s education in Sunday: Volunteers Hawaii and impact on are needed for the the military communi- Windward Marathon ties’ quality of life. to be held in the All military parents of Kailua area. school-aged children Help support the (public, private and community by con- homeschool) as well as tacting new SM&SP military dependent stu- Coordinator Leslie dents in grades 5-12 Graham. She needs (public and private 15 - 20 course mar- schools) are encouraged shalls from 5:30 to to participate in the sur- 9:30 a.m. vey at http://www.ha- Volunteers receive waii-survey.com. an event T-shirt. The full study is pro- May 25-27: Start jected for completion by making plans to jet the end of November Sgt. Robert Carlson set to Maui during 2002, and feedback will Labor Day weekend. Marisela Armenta, a Lifestyle, Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills (LINKS) volunteer, gives a carna- be provided to all mili- The cost is only $250 tion to Bobbi Davis in front of the Marine Corps Exchange May 10. More than a dozen LINKS volunteers hand- tary communities by ed out carnations and baked goods to military spouses in honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Day. per person — which December 2002. includes transporta- tion — but space is limited to 20 people. June 17-21: Sailing classes get underway at the Base Marina. Classes are conve- MMOVIEOVIE TTIMEIME nient and inexpen- Prices: Adults (12 and older) $3, Children (6 to 11) $1.50, Children (5 Showtime (PG13) Today 7:15 p.m. sive. You’ll be captain and younger) free. All About Benjamins (R) Today 9:45 p.m. after your first les- Matinee prices are $2 for adults and $1 for children. Parents must pur- son. Ice Age (PG) Saturday 7:15 p.m. June 29: Slide into a chase tickets for “R” rated movies in person at the box office for children Time Machine (PG13) Saturday 9:45 p.m. softball tourney. 16 years old and younger. Ice Age (PG) Sunday 3:30 p.m. Bring your best slow- For E-5 and below, admission is free to the second show on Friday and Time Machine (PG13) Sunday 7:15 p.m. pitch, screwballs and Saturday evenings only. Sunday evenings, the price is $1 for all patrons. Showtime (PG13) Wednesday 7:15 p.m. curve balls and com- Please show your ID at the box office. Resident Evil (R) May 24 7:15 p.m. pete. Call SM&SP. Phone 254-7642 for recorded info. (**Free second features for E5 & below, Friday & Saturday nights!**) HAWAII MARINE May 17, 2002 • B-3 K-Bay grants wish to Illinois boy Story and Photos by Sgt. Alexis R. Mulero Community Relations

On May 9, MCB Hawaii helped make a wish come true for a 4-year-old boy and his family who traveled to Kaneohe Bay from Illinois. Robert “Austin” Thompsen arrived on Oahu May 5 as part of his wish granted by the Make-A-Wish foundation of Northern Illinois. The foundation fulfills the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses, Above Left — Lance Cpl. Ruperto Quiroz, an ISMT NCO, explains how to enrich their lives with hope, strength to load an 81mm mortar round to young Austin. Above Right — Four- and joy. year-old Austin sits in the pilot seat of a CH-53-D Sea Stallion. Austin, who is battling leukemia, pri- marily wished to visit Pearl Harbor and crewchief, explained the receive the opportunity to sit in real mil- functions of the different itary aircraft. instruments on the aircraft To make his visit to the island more in- and awarded the young- sightful and exciting, coordinators of the ster honorary Navy and trip arranged for him, his younger broth- Marine aviation wings. er Bradin, and parents James and The Windwalkers of Lynnette to visit every branch of the HMT-301 presented armed forces on Oahu. Austin with a personal- Captain Christopher Oliver, an operations officer with When Austin first set foot on Mokapu ized flight duffel bag dis- Marine Aircraft Group 24, walks future pilot Robert Peninsula, he was greeted by MCB playing the unit’s emblem. “Austin” Thompsen to Hangar 102. Hawaii mascot Cpl. Dano, who accom- Austin also pulled the panied the boy and his family during emergency cord on Life Raft Unit 15 dur- Lance Cpl. Ruperto Quiroz also present- their visit to Marine Heavy Helicopter ing his visit there, and experienced the ed Austin with a framed Marine Corps Squadron 363 and Marine Helicopter use of Night Vision Goggles. poster, complete with photos depicting Training Squadron 301 of Marine Aircraft The ISMT completed the family’s vis- Austin’s time on the simulator. Group 24, and to the Individual it to K-Bay. Third Marine Regiment Before leaving K-Bay, the Public Simulator Marksmanship Trainer (ISMT) Young Austin shows 3rd Marine leathernecks showcased several Affairs Office presented him a Marine at 3rd Marine Regiment. Regiment leathernecks his “warface.” weapons, and ISMT noncommissioned Corps Teddy Bear, to remember his ex- During his visit to HMH-363, Austin officers awarded the 4-year-old expert ri- periences with Hawaii’s Marines. received a Marine Corps flight suit with seat of a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter. fle and pistol badges after shooting on “I appreciate what you are doing for the unit’s emblem and sat in the pilot’s Sergeant Larry Learn, an HMH-363 the simulator. Corporal Jesse Jordan and my little boy,” said his father James. B-4 • May 17, 2002 HAWAII MARINE

On the Menu Test Your Knowledge: Safety Anderson Hall will prepare the following this week.

Today Veal Parmesan Lunch Buttered Egg Noodles Oven Roast Beef Oven-Browned Potatoes Baked Tuna & Noodles Devil’s Food Cake Steamed Rice Asst. Fruit Pies Asst. Fruit Pies Dinner Chocolate Chip Cookies Swiss Steak w/Brown Gravy Dinner Baked Fish Filets Sauerbraten Lyonnaise Potaoes Knockwurst w/Sauerkraut Steamed Rice Cottage-Fried Potatoes Devil’s Food Cake Boiled Egg Noodles Asst. Fruit Pies Asst. Fruit Pies Specialty Bar Chocolate Chip Cookies (For Lunch and Dinner) Saturday Taco Bar Dinner/Brunch Wednesday Steak Ranchero Lunch Pork Chops Mexicana Baked Ham Mashed Potatoes Chili Macaroni Spanish Rice Candied Sweet Potatoes Fruit Nut Bars Grilled Cheese Sandwich Asst. Fruit Pies Bread Pudding w/Lemon Sauce Sunday Peanut Butter Cookies Dinner/Brunch Dinner Beef Pot Pie Baked Stuffed Pork Chops Baked Fresh Fish Turkey Pot Pie Steamed Rice Steamed Rice Bread Pudding Mashed Potatoes w/ Lemon Sauce Sweet Potato Pie Peanut Butter Cookies Bread Pudding Pasta Bar w/Lemon Sauce Monday Peanut Butter Cookies Lunch Specialty Bar Teriyaki Chicken (For Lunch and Dinner) Salisbury Steak Country Bar ACROSS overestimate your _____. 6. Proper _____ best prevents Mashed Potatoes Thursday 1. _____ Day Weekend starts 13. Drunken driving is _____ heat casualties. Steamed Rice 101 critical days of summer. and dangerous. 8. Never scuba dive without Apple Crisp Lunch Fruit Bar Cantonese Spareribs 3. PPE is _____ Protective 15. This type of gear must be a dive plan and a _____. Baked Tuna and Noodles Equipment. worn after dark. 9. The most important piece Dinner Corn Bread Dressing 5. Parents need to change the of safety gear for a motorcy- Meatloaf Pork Fried Rice Oven Roast Beef Pineapple Upside-Down Cake type of safety seats they use DOWN clist. Pork Fried Rice Asst. Fruit Pies as children _____. 2. Managing this involves 10. Lowers your chances of Parsley Buttered Potatoes 7. A third of all highway identifying hazards, assess- injury in a crash by more Fruit Bar Dinner Apple Crisp Swedish Meatballs deaths involve _____. ing dangers and implement- than 50 percent. Caribbean Chicken 11. Three leading causes of ing controls. 14. Marines and Sailors are Specialty Bar Steamed Rice fatal car crashes by Marines 3. Safety policies are an issue required to wear seatbelts on (For Lunch and Dinner) O’Brien Potatoes Pasta Bar Pineapple Upside-Down Cake and Sailors are alcohol, fa- of force _____. and off base at all times. tigue and _____. 4. _____ Day Weekend ends True or False? Tuesday Asst. Fruit Pies 12. Know your limits; don’t 101 critical days of summer. (Stumped? See page B-7.) Specialty Bar Lunch (For Lunch and Dinner) Barbecued Spareribs Taco Bar HAWAII MARINE May 17, 2002 • B-5

Sam Snead’s Tavern serves DoD Chaplain of Petty Officer 3rd Class eral manager of Sam Snead’s Tim Walsh Tavern. “We offer the freshest and Hawaii Navy News the highest quality products.” the Corps Additionally, no matter where Sam Snead’s you sit in the restaurant, you’ll Tavern is not get a wonderful view of the your ordinary award-winning Navy-Marine grill and steakhouse. It is one of 11 Golf Course. Even non-golfers in the country and the only one on can appreciate the beautiful, lush the West Coast or in Hawaii. It fairways and landscaping. boasts Hawaii’s only oak-fired Inside, the warm decor exudes grill, which seals a distinctive fla- Petty Officer 3rd Class Tim Walsh a feeling of down-home comfort. vor on all of the grilled items, Diners enjoy a meal at Sam Snead’s Every wall boasts beautifully making each a signature dish, ac- Tavern. framed pictures that chronicle cording to Executive Chef Daniel many precious moments of golf Kahalioumi. legend Sam Snead, the PGA’s “Golfer of the Century.” Sam Snead’s Tavern opened at the Navy-Marine Snead served in the Navy through World War II. Hence, Corps Golf Course clubhouse just over six months ago. Sam Snead’s Tavern is especially fitting at Pearl Harbor, Sgt. Alexis R. Mulero Its palate-pleasing menu features moderately priced which he says is “the best tavern at the best homeport Brigadier General Jerry C. McAbee, command- and delicious cross-sections of southern cuisine with a in the Navy.” ing general, MCB Hawaii, escorts the Chaplain of the Marine Corps Chaplain (Rear Adm.) Louis dash of Hawaiian flair — from appetizers and salads to Sam Snead’s Tavern is open daily for lunch and din- V. Iasiello through one of several newly con- main entrees and desserts. ner from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. to Department of Defense stucted bachelor enlisted quarters on Kaneohe “We want to be known as a place for great food, great employees. Bay May 7. service and great value,” said Eric “Wolf” Levine, gen- For more information, call 421-SAMS or 421-7267. B-6 • May 17, 2002 HAWAII MARINE

WWORDORD TOTO PPASSASS Windward CFCU Holds Annual The American Heart Association will System and Marine Corps Community fered at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. both Meeting, Tonight be offering free pediatric CPR awareness Services’ Family Member Employment days. However, registration is required The Windward Community Federal throughout the expo; however, each class Assistance Program at MCB Hawaii, by 3 p.m., May 24. Call Naomi Drye at Credit Union will hold its 48th Annual is limited to 75 participants. Kaneohe Bay, will present their 6th 422-2771, ext. 128, and at the voice Meeting at the Enlisted Club aboard Admission is $3.50; children 5 and un- Annual MCBH Job Fair, Friday, May 24. prompt, leave your name, contact phone MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, May 17 be- der are free. The job fair will be open to active du- number, time and day requested for your ginning at 4:30 p.m. For more details, call 239-BABY (2229), ty members, their spouses and family tour, and the number of people in your All members are invited to attend the or visit www.newbabyexpo.com. members, retirees and Department of party. festivities, complete with pupus, drinks, Defense civilian employees island-wide. door prizes and entertainment courtesy Due to the professional nature of the job Sunset in the Park to Show of Bo Irvine, a popular, local comedian Hale Koa Hosts Brunch and Big fair, children will not be admitted. “Harry Potter” Movie, May 26 - 27 and director of the Base Safety Center. Island Giveaways, Monday The job fair will be held at the Enlisted The Mayor’s Sunset in the Park pro- The grand prize is a certificate good In honor of Hawaii Military Club, just inside the H-3 main gate, from gram will be featured at the Blaisdell for a trip for two to an outer island, Appreciation month, the Hale Koa Hotel 9 a.m. till noon. Park in the Aiea/Pearl City area during which includes airfare, rental car and ho- will host a “Salute to the Military Luau,” For more details, call 257-7790. Memorial Day weekend. tel accomodations. May 20, offering both a grand prize give- Children and adults are invited to the Call 254-3566, ext. 20, for more. away and discounted ticket prices. National Park Service Plans festivities, which include entertainment, Your ticket to the luau includes an ex- Memorial Day Weekend Tours food stations, children’s games and an Baby Expo Gets Underway, citing show, a sit-down dinner, gratuity The USS Arizona Memorial will be Open Market from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and one exotic cocktail or two standard hosting special interpretive boat tours on May 26 and 27. The 5th Annual New Baby Expo, drinks. around historic Ford Island May 25 - 26, Community and guest artists will kick Hawaii’s premier prenatal to preschool A trip for two to the Big Island, in- in addition to conducting its routine off the entertainment stage at 11 a.m., expo, will be held May 18 from 10 a.m. cluding airfare and two nights in a movie and shuttle boat tours to the with popular bands starting at 5 p.m. In to 7 p.m. and May 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 deluxe cabin at Kilauea Military Camp memorial. between sets, radio stations KCCN FM p.m. at the Neal Blaisdell Center — located in the heart of Hawaii Three special limited-seating boat 100 and Hawaiian 105 KINE will feature Exhibition Hall. Volcanoes National Park — will be the tours will be offered on each day, with their DJs and fun contests. The expo will feature more than 100 grand prize at the Monday, May 20 luau. National Park Service rangers presenting Be sure to catch the blockbuster exhibitors. Popular returning events in- Ticket sales are already underway. oral histories of historical sites that movies “Harry Potter” on Sunday and clude a baby crawling contest, May 18 at Call the Activities Desk at 955-0555 to played a significant role during the 1941 “Pearl Harbor” on Monday, both begin- 2 p.m.; a maternity fashion show and ba- make reservations. attack on the harbor. Rangers will also ning at 7 p.m. by shower, May 19 beginning at 1 p.m.; take time to honor the USS Utah and her A free trolley shuttle and free parking and presentations on early learning, both MCBH Hosts Job Fair, May 24 brave crew. days at 11 a.m. The Joint Employment Management Tours are free of charge and will be of- See WORD TO PASS, B-7 Hawaii Marine May 17, 2002 • B-7

WORD TO PASS, From B-6 will be available from Pearlridge Shopping Center, Aloha Stadium, the Kam Lot and Leeward Community College.

Economics Degree Offered The University of Oklahoma offers a non-thesis Master’s in Managerial Economics degree. Located at Hickam Air Force Base’s Hangar 2, the program only requires 32 semester hours, a compre- hensive exam and a research paper — which all can be accomplished in 18 months. Another benefit, the program only meets weekly, making it TAD and TDY friendly for time-deprived stu- dents. For details, call the University of Oklahoma at 449- 6364.

Answers to Crossword (from B-4)

Worth Repeating: “The important thing is not to Did You Know? stop questioning.” — Albert Einstein The longest one-syllable word in the English NAPS language is “strengths.” Hawaii MMARINEARINE S PORTSPORTS Hawaii Marine C Section S May 17, 2002

Above — Val Umphress, 38, from Mililani took 1st place overall for the 10-kilometer run.

Right — More than 800 athletes partici- pating in 3rd Marine Regiment’s 10-kilo- meter run, cross the start line. Oahu pounds the asphalt on K-Bay

Story and Photos by mural sports coordinator, run and Val Umphress, a civil- Sgt. Alexis R. Mulero Marine Corps Community ian from Kailua and Megan Combat Correspondant Services. Clark, a Marine Corps Although the races took the Community Services employee More than 800 athletes at runners through different paths placed 1st overall for the 10- MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay around Mokapu Peninsula, kilometer. slipped on their sneakers and most of the 10-kilometer run- Awards were also given to the participated in the 9th Annual ners took a wrong turn at the be- top three finishers in each age 3rd Marines 10-Mile and 10- ginning of their race and the group, and to the top three for- Kilometer runs on Saturday at 7 longer route. mations, which were all from a.m. “One of the Marine volun- 3rd Marine Regiment. Both races began at Pop teers held the direction arrow After the awards were pre- Warner Field, but not at the the wrong way,” said Au. sented by Col. Joseph V. same time. The ten-mile run be- When all was said and done, Medina, commanding officer, gan 10 minutes before the 10K. Matt Limbert, a civilian from 3rd Marine Regiment, the run- “The 10-milers had a longer Mililani and Tracy Iguina, ners, run supporters and race A formation of Marines from 1st Bn., 3rd Marine Regiment, complet- race and we didn’t want the avionics officer, Marine Heavy volunteers took the opportunity ed the 10-kilometer run at MCB Hawaii on Saturday with a time of runner’s routes to interfere with Helicopter Squadron 463, had to have an early lunch, courtesy 1:22.53. one another,” said Joe Au, intra- placed 1st overall for the 10-mile of the regiment. Buzkashi or football? American and Afghan sporting traditions Cpl. Jason E. Miller Combat Correspondant

While many U.S. service members are off across the world fighting the War on Terror, many of us may find it easy to for- get that we are not battling a particular country, but terrorists. We sometimes don’t realize that Afghanistan, as a coun- try, is not our enemy. In fact, many Afghan traditions and customs relate clearly to some of our own. Take for instance, the Afghanistan national sport of Buzkashi. Official DoD Photo While riding around on horseback A team of mounted Afghans prepare to begin a game. with a mangled piece of headless live- stock acting as the focus of the competi- tion may seem a little barbaric to us, I’m animal is soaked in a tub of cold water pandaz, even get the chance to certain that Afghans probably think that before the game begins, to toughen it up grab the goat, round the mark- a sport like football, where men wear so it doesn’t fall apart during the com- er and head for the score. tight pants, plastic hats and toss around petition. Players are often trampled a piece of dried pig skin, wrapped The body is placed at the center of the by horses and suffer a lot of in- around an air bladder, is more than a lit- field, where it is eventually swooped up juries. tle weird. by one of the mounted players. The goat They are known to simply Buzkashi, which literally means “goat is stretched and strewn about the field as wrap up broken bones and grabbing,” is a sport that has been other players attempt to grab it. continue playing the game, around for hundreds of years and is Two 12-man teams jockey specially which sometimes last for peri- deeply enjoyed by the spectators and bred horses to try and gain control of the ods of up to ten days. players alike. headless animal. Only male stud horses Professional football games, Official DoD Photo It is played during special occasions are used during the games. Players car- even with all of their hard hit- Afghans pull on the goat during a game of Buzkashi. like weddings and New Year’s Day ry whips to prod their horses, and the ting action, could never around the country. horses of other players, into doing what amount to the violence and in- prizes like fine clothes and turbans I don’t know about you, but nothing they want. tensity that goes into a game of goat rather than multi-million dollar contracts spells excitement to me like a decapitat- The carcass is carried around a mark- grabbing. Players who are injured in and the chance to endorse whatever ed goat carcass. That must have been er and brought to a point on the field football are too often inclined to sit on the company bids highest. what they had in mind when they de- where a score is made. While it may bench and whine about their signing In some areas, where horses are not ac- cided to use a dead animal instead of a sound simple, few of the players even get bonuses than to actually get up and try cessible to players because of cost , the ball. to touch the goat. to play through the pain. The sewn-up body of the freshly killed Only the best players, known as cha- The players of Buzkashi compete for See BUZKASHI, C-4 C-2 • May 17, 2002 HAWAII MARINE SPORTS BRIEFS

pete against the other services, with teams competing through a variety of fitness classes taught by certified for the most repetitions. The winning team will be aerobics staff. awarded $1,000 in cash, to be donated to the winning Kickboxing, Fit Ball, Abs, Step, Lo-Impact, Yoga, branches’ athletic facility. Interval and Cross-Training classes are offered daily at The two events take place May 26 and May 27 at 2 the Semper Fit Center. p.m. in Exhibition Hall I at the convention center. Call 254-7594 to find out more information, includ- For more information or any further questions, call ing times and availability. Keith Jones, promoter of the extravaganza, at 306-6321. Bayfest Arrives Soon Sail Away

The Base Marina is starting its popular Summer Evening Sailing Class. Basic sailing instruction will be offered five days a week now through August. The course consists of five classes, Monday through Friday from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Sailing beautiful Kaneohe Bay on a warm summer

NAPS evening is about as good as it gets. Call the Marina at 254-7667. For sport enthusiasts, a good helmet is the first step toward getting into gear with safety. Age 30 + Needed for Basketball

Windward Marathon Scheduled Sunday Anyone interested in playing age 30 + basketball should attend the organizational meeting Tuesday at 2 The ever-popular BayFest is coming around the The Windward Marathon Associations Holokiki p.m. in the Semper Fit Center Gymnasium. corner soon, and Marine Corps Community Services O’Alele Marathon in Kailua takes place Sunday from is looking for volunteers to help operate events. 5:30 until 9:30 a.m. Semper Fit Aerobics Classes New attractions such as the Sumo wrestling event Runners can participate in the Half Marathon, the and the inflatable boxing arena are in the works. 5K or the 20K relay. Step into shape and feel great with Semper Fit For more information, please contact SM&SP coor- Children ages 6 to 13 can participate in a 1-mile Aerobics. Semper Fit is a fun way to get into shape dinator Leslie Graham at 254-7593. race, and 3 to 5 year olds can participate in the 100- yard race. The races begin in front of the Enchanted Lake Park and follow a route along the streets of Kailua. For more information, contact SM&SP Coordinator Base All Stars Leslie Graham at 254-7593. NAME: 1st Lt. Jonathan Hey Splash to Fitness BILLET: Executive Officer Make a splash today and get ready for summer with Water Safety’s water aerobics class offered at the base UNIT: Headquarters and Service Co, pool Tuesdays through Saturdays. 2nd Bn., 3rd Marines Classes are $2 per session, or purchase a $15 coupon book (for 10 sessions, averaging $1.50 per class), avail- POSITION: Wrestler able at the pool. Water Aerobics classes are free for active duty mili- SPORT: Scholastic and Free-Style tary. Water Safety is also accepting applications for on- Wrestling going children’s swimming lessons. For details on the Water Aerobics classes, contact HEIGHT: 5’ 10”’ Water Safety at 254-7655. WEIGHT: 165 lbs Share the Aloha of Health • He has been wrestling more than 13 The military community is invited to the 2002 Aloha years. He learned while he was still in Muscle and Fitness Extravaganza May 25 - 27 at the grade school. Hawaiian Convention Center. Scheduled for the main stage is the “Slay the Dragan” • His greatest accomplishment is event. competing with the Navy wrestling Dragan Radovich is a man who is world-renown for team while at the U.S. Naval Academy. his physical and mental endurance. He is 53-years old, stands at 6’3” and weighs 175 pounds. • Most recently, at the Castle Open Dragan will challenge “teams” of up to eight people Wrestling Tournament Saturday, he in a unique test of strength and endurance. won all three of his matches. The total combined number of repetitions with a 35- Lance Cpl. Jessica Mills pound dumbell in each hand at the finishimg time is the final count. If any team completes a combined num- ber of reps greater than Dragan’s, that team will be “Wrestling is a demanding sport, and in my opinion, awarded $10,000 in cash. the ultimate test.” Each service can supply two teams each day to com- Hawaii Marine May 17, 2002 • C-3 K-Bay wrestling club takes a stance at Castle match Lance Cpl. Jessica Mills Sports Editor

The MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay Wrestling Club competed in the first Annual Castle Open Wrestling Tournament Saturday at the Castle High School gymnasium. The tournament was sponsored by the Hawaii Amateur USA Wrestling Club and Castle High School, and was open to all amateur or independant wrestlers on Oahu. Six official teams competed. Four youth wrestlers from the K-Bay club competed in two separate weight class- es. During the tournament, wrestlers competed in three to four matches, con- sisting of two rounds. Each round last- ed an average of 2 to 3 minutes, de- pending on the wrestlers. “The Kaneohe Wrestling Club is not a team sport; it is an organization where we all train together and go to the same tournaments, but we compete individu- Lance Cpl. Jessica Mills ally and support each other,” said Eric Fisette, head coach for K-Bay wrestling Carl M. Villalino, 10, tries to bridge his back and throw off wrestler Courtney Kinimaka, 10, of the Waikele Wildcats. club and travel clerk for MCB Hawaii’s Finance Office. wrestlers from K-Bay competed. “The wrestlers who come to our club all the way through high school. The sea- The wrestling tournament was very Julian Porcino, 10, won two out of his are trying to compete against other ath- son begins in March and culminates with demanding, and each wrestler had the three matches and took second place in letes who have more experience, so what its last match at the Aloha State games at chance to compete at least three times. his weight class. we try to focus on is learning the basics the beginning of July. Throughout the tournament, K-Bay’s Carl Villalino, 10, won one match and first. We teach kids to do the best they “The Aloha games are like a mini- wrestlers stayed strong, winning six of finished in third place, and Jace Justus, 7, can and have fun while they’re doing it,” Olympics. The kids really seem to enjoy their 12 matches. had to leave early and did not complete said Chuck Peabody, club manger and themselves, and it gives them a sense of In the 55-pound weight class, Billy his matches. fleet mobile communications officer for pride to be part of the games,” said Peabody, 9, won three out of his four Although no K-Bay wrestlers took first CINCPAC Fleet. “As long as they do Fisette. “The club wants to create an in- matches, and took second place at the place this time, their spirits stayed high that, it’s a good day.” terest in wrestling for these kids and end of the tournament. because they did well and had a good The K-Bay Wrestling “Kids Club” ac- teach them about competition and In the 76-pound weight class, three time. cepts children as young as six years old sportsmanship.” Did You Know?

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COMMENTARY America’s favorite pastime has returned Steven Kalnasy very colorful way of using the English Varsity Sports Coordinator language), and gave me a new ball. I “ Loyalty was instilled at every level of can’t remember what the outcome of that Wow! We are finally well into the new day’s game was. I can’t even remember baseball season. Like many of my fa- the game. Players wanted to contribute who was on the other team. I don’t even natical brethren, I have waited out the 6 to the success of their home team.” have the ball that Billy Martin gave me, long months counting the days until our but I do remember what it was like to favorite pastime would return. Like the spend a day at the ballpark with my dad. migration of the Canadian Geese back to Steve Kalnasy During the Korean War, my dad was a their home, baseball is back from its long Varsity Sports Coordinator Marine with the 1st Marine Division. He hibernation over the winter. made the Inchon landing on September Baseball is finally back! Who will be 15th, and after nearly seven months of this year’s victors? My prediction like Red Wings, or the Pistons, and definite- Horton, Denny McLain, Dick McAuliffe, war, he left for home on a stretcher in most is that the Boss (George ly not the Lions who posted their worst Jim Northrup, and the rest of the 71’ April of 1951. He said that it was the per- Stienbrenner) will spend the most mon- season record in my lifetime. Of course Tigers. It was a great day! fect time to go home. Baseball had just ey on players. This makes the odds on I’m talking about the Tigers. It’s been 18 The team was warming up to take on returned from its long winter sleep and favorite to be the Yankees. years since they won the pennant, and 16 the Cleveland Indians. My dad knew a now he could rejoice in one of the things Last year’s upset was great. Who years before that in 68’. I think they are lot of the players because he grew up in he was fighting for. It wasn’t that base- could have guessed at the beginning of due for a winning season. Cleveland. In those days many of the ball was so important to him as much as the season that a team from Arizona Even with the depressing outcome of players grew up around the teams they what baseball meant to our country,. it’s would unseat the dynasty from New the last couple of years, my excitement ended up with. Loyalty was instilled at a symbol of America’s freedom. York? No one. That’s who! We all ex- for my team will not falter. I am a dedi- every level of the game. Players wanted So rejoice. Baseball is back. Get be- pected the Big Unit to win the Cy Young. cated fan through, and through. This to contribute to the success of their home hind your favorite team and show your He is just too big and powerful to count passion, dedication, and loyalty was first team. loyalty no matter how they do. One out. Curt Shilling was another who has realized when I attended my first game One of my dad’s friends approached thing is for certain, come October,’ a new been a consistent force in the National at Tiger Stadium with my dad in 1971. I our box from the field. His friend was champion will be crowned and the cycle League. Still, to unseat the Rocket and remember hanging out with him that the Manager of the team, Billy Martin. will begin anew. Go Tigers! his crew, well, that’s just something that day. He splurged and got us box seats Billy threw me a ball that the team was Prolog: Since writing this article, the no one would have expected. right over the Tigers dugout. There they practicing with. I missed the catch and Tigers have racked up a pretty pathetic Personally, I am waiting for the best were: Al Kaline, Mickey Lolich, Norm two kids from nearby snatched it up and win/loss record.. Ow! Good thing there the Motor City has to offer. No, not the Cash, Mickey Stanley, Bill Freehan, Willie ran off. Billy yelled at them (he had a are 5 months left.

BUZKASHI, From C-1 be a little different, the ca- tory remain the same. We maraderie of sportsman- may be a lot more alike Avoiding Outdoor Pests game is played on foot, ship and the thrill of vic- than we realize. like backyard football •Be aware of the NAPS without pads. Featurettes surrounding envi- Americans take their ronment in which football very seriously, as At your next barbecue your outdoor activi- do Afghans their or outdoor function, it’s ties are taking place. Buzkashi. Fights among important to be sure the Insects often live fans and players are not food you serve is the main near stagnant ponds uncommon scenes at the course — not your guests. or puddles of water, events. While insect bites are or in dense vegeta- If you think that foot- often itchy or annoying, tion. ball players take their doctors warn they can •Keep covered. losses badly, the Afghans lead to more serious prob- Wear light colored, NAPS bring a new meaning to lems. loose-fitting cloth- the term “sore loser.” According to the ing such as a long Some insect repellents made with natural ingredients can After matches, players Centers for Disease sleeve pullover, long ward off insects as effectively as have been known to Control and Prevention, pants, socks and chemical based repellents. drown their opponents in more than 20,000 con- shoes. Avoid wear- nearby rivers. firmed cases of insect-re- ing red and avoid water when not in use. The Afghans flock to lated illnesses, such as scented soaps and sham- They can be breeding the sporting events just West Nile virus and Lyme poos, lotions, oils or per- grounds for mosquitoes. as many Americans do to Disease, are reported each fumes. •Be alert to peak times football games. year. •If you spend time in of day when insect activi- It is a tradition that has To protect yourself and your backyard, be sure to ty is at its highest at dawn, grown with the country, your family, try these tips frequently change the wa- dusk and in the evening. and helps define it as a to keep bugs at bay: ter in birdbaths and emp- Additionally use window nation just as football •Apply an effective re- ty children’s wading and door screens to pre- hasdone for us. pellent to your body, pools, toys and other con- vent any unwanted Official DoD Photo While our sports may clothing and shoes. tainers holding stagnant “houseguests.” An Afghan player tries to calm one of the horses.