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VA44V644444V4iO4:4401144p401i$A 4 His Tun 'SW * Greetinqs ARCHIVE LIBRARY from the Commandant VOL. 12 - No. 51 Marino Corps Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii December 20, 1963 'ro all Marines, and to their families, I extend my warmest personal greetings and very hest wishes for a Merry Christmas. ' Christmas Season at K-Bay: Services, At this special time of year, when hearts are filled with the joys of Yuletide, we are heartened by the knowledge that throughout nearly 2000 years the Star of Bethlehem Festivities, Caroling, Decorations, Joy has not dimmed. Its message of universal peace and broth- erhood shines brightly across the centuries to inspire men By SSgt. Jim DiBernardo but once a year, K-Bayites are o s t - the Marines and of good will toward a richer, fuller life. The spirit of Christmas pre- again going all out to make bailors, their dependents or vails at K-Bay this week as this year's observance appro- t n e candren tney're plan- May this joyous season bring to each of you, wherever Station and Brigade Marines priate in all respects. ning to play Santa to. you may be, a of fundamental beliefs, a reaffirmation make last-minute preparations With only a few days re- Christmas came early for a rededication to r_newal of the spirit of compassion, and for the various scheduled maining to tidy up sched- more tnan 200 newly promot- the ideals of our American heritage. Yuletime activities. ules, it's hard to tell who's ed captains, lieutenants, ma- As the Old Year and my duties as Commandant draw And since Christmas comes looking forward to it t h e jors and sergeants who "un- to a close, it is my earnest prayer that the spirit of Christ. wrapped" their pro:notions in mas will shine brightly on Marines and their loved ones, the past several weeks. and that the New Year will be filled with happiness. One example of what's to come took place last Saturday DAVID M. SHOUP in Theater #1. The Sta- tion's Branch 174 of the Fleet Reserve Association, in con- junction with the Kailua Elks, From the CG, fttliTac presented a cartoon carnival. Approximately 1000 depen- As we celebrate the birth of one who died for "Peace dent children viewed the car- on Earth, Good Will Towards Men," let us remember that toons a n d personal appear- the Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, with our east military re- ances of Sgt. Sacto and Col. sources, and devotion to human freedom, contribute sub- Jim of local TV fame. stantially to the peaceful .existence of the Western World. K-Bay Food Services Sec- Some of you will be spending your first Christmas tion this week began selling away from home and loved ones. Many serve in the more Christmas Dinner tickets for remote and lonely locations of the command; however, personnel authorized to eat all of you may take pride in the knowledge that your the holiday feast in the presence at strategic areas in the Pacific is a vital factor SANTA'S SONGSTERS - Santa directs the Brigade Band "Now messhall. The Marine gour- in preserving the spirit of Christmas and the American Yorker" choir during rehearsal in preparation for their mets plan to prepare some way of life. "Christmas Dreams" Concert Monday at 8 p.m. in Theatre #1. 5100 pounds of turkey and The carolers and brass choir include D. J. 1300 pounds of ham with To all Marines, their families and friends of Fleet (l-r) LCpl. Gogel, - Pvt. J. W. Vermillion (bass), LCpl. L. A. Frederick, R. all the trimmings. (See spe- $lerine Force. Pacific and Pacific Area Security Forces, I SSgt. A. Arbisi (trumpet), Cpl. Mike Travers, Sgt. M. G. Casarez cial feast menu on Page 4.) extend sincere greetings and warm wishes for the holiday (trumpet), Cpl. G. R. Williams and SSgt. J. W. Nelson (trom- Today is the last day that season. bone). Dressed as Santa is Cpl. K. E. Leaverton. tickets will be sold. CARSON A. ROBERTS Station residents really be- gan getting in the holiday spirit Monday evening, which 'Christmas Dreams' Are Yours was designated by officials as "turn on" time for exterior from the CG, Brigade yule decorations at K-Bay. To the members of the First Marine Brigade, and your Next Monday Night at 8 P.M. Dependent children attend- I wish extend my hearty greetings and ing Mokapu Elementary School loved ones, to If you're planning to attend the Brigade Band's "Christmas wishes for a joyous Christmas season. (See Page 4) Dreams" concert Monday evening (don't miss it!), you'd better "Christmas," Many of you are being asked to sacrifice much in the get there early. way of what you usually expect at Christmas: The warmth If past performances are any indication, this year's pro- of a close family gathering, the old haunts and familiar gram can be expected to attract a standing-room-only audience. Medics Hoping places of your youth. The stage is set foi Theatre #1 with curtain time at 8 frame other bandsmen, in- But, in this day, presence in the First Marine For Musts Only your p.m. Seating will be on a first- cluding SSgt. A. R. Arbisi do. Brigade means security, strength and peace to count- - come, first-served basis for the ing a Toy Trumpet solo, Cpl. MCAS's Dispensary will will feel and sing of the won- less thousands, so that many 90-minute Yuletide spectacu- J. W. Harryman singing the cater only to emergency Men drous story of "Peace On Earth to of Good Will." lar. seasonal favorite, "My Two cases during the periods CARL A. YOUNGDALE Under the baton of MSgt. Front Teeth," and GySgt. J. of Dec. 22-25 and Dec. 29- Robert S. Thacker, the "Sound R. Donovan doing a narration Jan. 1, Capt. G. Basilicato, of K-Bay" will present a med- (mit German accent) of Senior Station Medical Of- ley of Christmas tunes, special "'Twas the Night Before ficer, has announced. skits and comedy routines for Christmas." Capt. Basilicato has ex- from the CO, MCAS a gay, colorful evening's enter- pressed the hope that all tainment. From the opening note from dependents will make a On this day, the celebrated anniversary of the Birth of Just to touch on a few of the "Sleigh Bells" to the finale, special effort to assist the Christ. Our Lord. may the joy of Christmas which is highlights, the band will offer "Auld Lang Syne," Sgt. Thack- medical department in peace, the spirit of Christmas which is love, the promise the top-hat-and-coat-d o n n e d er promises a sensational this request so that the hour-and-a-half of festive mu- of Christmas who is Christ, be with all of you during this Carolers and Brass Choir staff can also celebrate sical enjoyment. holy season and throughout the corning year. teamed-up to present a special the Christmas and New treat of their own. The complete concert pro- Year holidays. PAUL T. JOHNSTON The spotlight will also gram appears on Page 4. from the WINDWARD MARINE 2 Windward Marine December 20, 1963 w7r, Merry mac Gifts, Candy, Make it Santa Hilight PRE CAFE, -too! Keikis' Party Christmas Calls - K-Bayites planning to call the Mainland Christmas Eve or Christmas Day are encouraged to use the Sunday is keiki day at K-Bay Hawaiian Telephone Company's pre-file service. TREE as the Children's Christmas Party gets underway in Hangar According to Hawaiian Telephone, pre-file calls have Keep base in water. over "spur-of-the-moment" 105 at 1:30 p.m. preference calls, and will probably Place away from heat be the only calls completed on those days. Don't block exits. Complete with Santa, gifts, Visit K-Bay's telephone center located beneath the Library candy and liv e entertain- in Bldg. #219 to pre-file your call. An attendent will be on UGHTS ment, the festivities promise duty Dec. 23 from 1 to 9:30 p.m.; Dec. 24 from 9 a.m. to 9 Check for a big time for kids 10 and p.m.; Dec. 25, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Dec. 31, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; -frayed wires, L)se -flameproof or under, dependents of K-Bay and on Jan. 1 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. broken sockets, noncombustible Marines and Navymen. This year, the lower rates will be in effect from 6 p.m. loose connections materials only. The Brigade Band will set Tuesday, Dec. 24, to 4:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 26. the tempo with special yule- * * * tide music until 2 p.m. when Time Off for Staffers, Too-The next two editions of the other entertainment takes Windward Marine (Dec. 27 and Jan. 3) will be reduced to over. Santa will arrive via four pages instead of the usual eight. This'll give both the em- WRAPPINGS chopper at approximately 2:45 ployees of the firm printing the WM and the newspaper staffers Dispose it properly p.m. a chance to enjoy the Yuletide holidays. and safely-not will in- Some columns in fireplace. Program highlites and features will be shortened or dispensed clude Sgt. Sacto and Col. with due to space limitations. The break will be short though- !Au- the WM will be back in full 1.1 A Jim of TV fame holding strength Jan. 10. dience participation acts, Carol Singers Combine clowns of K-Bay's FRA Station Library Notes Branch 174 will cut up and Murata the Mystic and his Yule Services To Be Held bag of magic will keep the 'A Night Before Christmas' Moves youngsters in a state of shock.