Marine Corps Base Hawaii

MAY 1, 2009 VOLUME 39, NUMBER 17 WWW.MCBH.USMC.MIL Hawaii Marine MCCS forum brings base together

Lance Cpl. Cassandra Yoho Combat Correspondent

Marine Corps Community Services held a townhall meeting Tuesday at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Base Chapel to inform the base community how money is being spent, future plans for MCCS, and opened the floor for questions and comments from attendees. The meeting began with Col. Robert Rice, commanding officer MCB Hawaii, welcoming attendees to the meeting. After a brief overview about what attendees would be hearing during the meeting, the microphone was passed to Jeff Chaney, MCCS director. Chaney explained which MCCS facilities make the most and least amount of money. He used the term “financial winners” to describe the most profitable facilities aboard MCB Hawaii. “Last year’s financial winners were the Marina, Marine Mart, Marine Corps Exchange and [The Lodge] said Chaney. Many attendees assumed MCB Hawaii’s annual Bayfest event was a big money maker for the base, but Chaney informed the community, Sgt. Juan D. Alfonso due to the amount of money put into hiring Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, part of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Afghanistan's aviation combat element, entertainment and support teams, the three- begin rebuilding a partially-dismantled CH-53D Sea Stallion minutes after its arrival on Kandahar Air Field, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan April 16. The day event doesn’t bring in any profit for MCCS. unit's mechanics worked around the clock to ensure their birds were transported from Iraq and were ready for combat operations in Afghanistan. Chaney said along with Bayfest, other special events sponsored by MCCS are Operation Homefront events, which give families of deployed service members the opportunity to HMH-362 takes the fight interact with others going through the same hardship, and USO shows such as the Hollywood Knights celebrity basketball tour, which visited MCB Hawaii in March. “We’re trying to think of different ways to from Iraq to Afghanistan support the Marines and Sailors’ families,” Chaney said. Sgt. Juan D. Alfonso ment, didn't deploy from its home station Though the unit was motivated and pre- Along with sponsoring different events, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Afghanistan at Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii – pared for their new mission, environmental MCCS also tries to keep all of their prices at the it deployed to Afghanistan from Al Asad, differences between the two theaters cou- exchanges and Gas Lanes lower than retail KANDAHAR AIR FIELD, Islamic Iraq. pled with operational requirements called stores off base Chaney said. Republic of Afghanistan -- On April 15, Originally deployed to Iraq Jan. 23, to for major modifications to the Ugly Angels' While striving to maintain customer satisfac- 1962, a squadron of Marines launched from conduct assault support, logistics and move- CH-53D Sea Stallions. tion, MCCS plans to make new additions and the USS Princeton to Soc Trang, Vietnam, ment of personnel missions, the unit was The unit's maintenance Marines began renovations to MCB Hawaii. becoming the first Marine helicopter given a new mission shortly after arriving; working around the clock to exchange the Some of these additions include gas pumps squadron in country. Those Marines began a pack up and go to Afghanistan. T64-GE-413 engines, typically found in CH- at the Marine Mart; a youth activities center; proud tradition of combat deployments that "Afghanistan is where the fight is now," 53Ds, to hotter burning T64-GE-416 engines new rooms at The Lodge; and a new pro shop at day.Today, the same unit continues their said Lt. Col. Jeffrey A. Hagan, HMH-362's used in CH-53E Super Stallions, according the Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course. combat tradition in Afghanistan. commander. "There was a planned draw- to Master Sgt. Robert Webb, the mainte- After informing attendees of facts and future Unlike the majority of units serving in down in Iraq and an increasing need for nance section chief. plans of MCCS, Chaney opened the floor to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Marine medium lift capabilities in Afghanistan. So In addition to the modifications, the anyone with questions or comments. Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, part of we begin making arrangements to move Marines had to partially dismantle their air- Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task from Al Asad to Kandahar Air Field, See MCCS, A-8 Force – Afghanistan's aviation combat ele- Afghanistan." See HMH-362, A-7 ANZAC Day remembers the fallen Marine Corps Base Hawaii Trash Wars searches, recovers, recycles Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard Press Chief Kristen Wong Photojournalist

NATIONAL MEMORIAL CEMETERY OF Service members and civilians aboard THE PACIFIC, HONOLULU -- Service members Marine Corps Base Hawaii made some from around the globe gathered here for the interesting discoveries while participating annual Australia – New Zealand Army Corps com- in Base Pride Day April Monday to memoration ceremony, April 25. Wednesday. Australia – New Zealand Army Corps Day is After pulling out at least four bicycles observed on April 25 in Australia and New and other assorted trash from the Mokapu Zealand to remember the service and sacrifice of Watershed, service members tangled with their defense forces and has been commemorated the likes of a brown and gold eel. in Honolulu since 1973. Chief Petty Officer Bill Schisler, para- David Binns, consul general of Australia and chute rigger, Marine Aviation Logistics speaker at the ceremony, explained the Australian Squadron 24, jingled seven cents in his and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers became hand and jokingly consulted with his col- known as ANZACs during World War I. He said leagues about spending options. the national observance is a time to not only At the Base Recycling Center, Lance Cpl. remember the spirit and camaraderie of the Erik Gamboa, personnel clerk, Marine ANZAC’s in the first World War, but also to honor Corps Air Facility, thumbed through an old the sacrifices made by both nations in all con- sketchbook of drawings he deemed "pretty flicts. good." “Since this is a remembrance day, we wear a This year, from the Nuupia Ponds alone, Kristen Wong sprig of rosemary,” Binns said, explaining the service members pulled out four bicycles, fresh greenery pinned on his uniform. “[This is Petty Officer 2nd Class Douglas Burrill, safety 17 bags of assorted trash and seven tires, petty officer, Command, Patrol and because] rosemary is believed to enhance memo- according to Lance Bookless, natural Reconnaissance Wing 2, pulls a large mangrove ry.” resources manager, Environmental plant out of the mud at the Nuupia Ponds Binns said he couldn’t think of a more fitting Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard Compliance and Protection Department. Tuesday. Burrill and Lance Cpl. Sarah Daniel, place to have the ceremony than Honolulu’s sce- Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific’s electrician, Combat Logistics Battalion 3, helped nic national cemetery. color guard hold the Australian colors during the See PRIDE, A-7 clear the ponds of invasive mangrove plants. “This is where the fallen are laid to rest,” Binns playing of the national anthem at the annual said. “Where else would be more appropriate to Australia – New Zealand Army Corps commemora- remember them?” tion ceremony, held at Honolulu’s National Binns said the cemetery is beautiful and Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific April 25. Inside today’s Hawaii Marine Weekend Forecast believes all should be proud when visiting the Look out below! picturesque Hawaiian burial grounds. He said “ka mate” translates as “to die” and “ka The Hawaii Marine’s lance Scattered Showers. While representatives from New Zealand and ora” translates as “to come alive.” The chant rec- corporals take on Hawaii’s High — 79 Australian armed forces come to Honolulu’s sce- ognizes those who have died, and calls on others skies for another “808 nic cemetery each year to honor their fallen serv- to pass on the torch in life. oday Low — 69 Adventure,” C1 T ice men, representatives from Polynesian cultures “Even though others have passed on, we must also attend yearly to honor their fallen warriors. carry the culture forward for the benefit of our “Ka mate, ka mate, ka ora, ka ora,” chanted grandchildren,” Kaka said. George Kaka with fellow members of a local Tama Halvosen, also a member of the Maori Scattered Showers. Maori community during the wreath laying cere- community on Oahu, said he enjoyed being able The little Giants High — 78 mony. After laying a wreath in honor of the to share the chant with the attendees. MCB Hawaii’s mini baseball Low — 68 Polynesian Cultural Center, Kaka led the Maori “It’s an honor to pay tribute to those who have stars take to the field against Saturday chant to share a small piece of their culture with fallen in battle,” Halvosen said. “I enjoyed com- the Pearl Harbor Red Sox, B1 the attendees. ing here to support our [community’s] elders and “We tried to keep [our chant] in theme with the men and women in our armed forces.” Scattered Showers. High — 78 this ANZAC celebration,” Kaka said. Marines from Marine Corps Base Hawaii and Look for information about Influenza Kaka later explained the Maori have a strong U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific provided the Low — 68 Type A (H1N1) on our Health & Wellness

cultural tie to New Zealand, which is why he felt ceremonial honor guard, rifle firing detail, wreath Sunday it was important to perform the chant during the page in the Sports & Health section. ceremony. See ANZAC, A-8 A-2 • MAY 1, 2009 HAWAII MARINE NEWS BRIEFS U.S. Census Bureau on Base ‘Wizards’ change command ... From April 20 through June 30, the U.S. Census Bureau will be commencing census operations on base. For the first phase, Address Canvassing, personnel will be verifying physical addresses within the housing areas. The purpose of Address Canvassing is to enumerate the address and update the database of all addresses within the United States. All census personnel working aboard MCB Hawaii will be wearing an orange reflective vest and an identification badge, which designates them as an employee of the United States Census Bureau. For more information, contact Brenda Nagaoka at 257-0978.

Scheduled Pressure Washing in Pa Honua From April 6 to May 5, the Forest City pressure washing team will begin cleaning the exterior of homes located on Kekahune, Faleafine and Shimabukuro Place. Please ensure to remove all personal items from the lanai that could possibly be damaged during the pressure washing process. For more information, contact the Resident Service Office of Forest City Residential Management at 839-8700.

Scheduled Power Outage in Housing On Tuesday, May 5, there will be a scheduled power outage in the Mololani neighborhood from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. As a precaution, Forest City recommends residents minimize opening refrigerator and freezer during the power outage. An un-opened refrigerator will keep food cold enough for several hours. A freezer that is half-full will hold food frozen for up Lance Cpl. Derek Davis to 24 hours. If your freezer is not full, group pack- Commander Vincent W. Segars transfers command of Special Patrol Squadron 2 to Cmdr. Baron V. Reinhold at a change-of-command cer- ages together so they will form an "igloo" protecting emony on April 24 at Hangar 105. each other. For more information, contact the Resident Services Office at 839-8700.

Exchange no longer using plastic bags Marine Corps Main Exchange customers are May is Military Appreciation Month reminded that as of Jan. 1 plastic shopping bags are no longer available at check out lines. Press Release upholding and paying for our Know, too, that giving back could not be saved after a This is the first phase of a base-wide plastic shop- TriWest Healthcare Alliance liberties. You have backup happens not just in May. grenade blast wears shorts show- ping bag ban directed by Col. Robert Rice, com- among the civilian ranks. At one of Operation ing his stars-and-stripes-decorat- manding officer, Marine Corps Base Hawaii. It’s not a 9 to 5 job. It’s not a Events and activities are Homefront’s chapter offices, the ed artificial legs when he visits Follow-on phases of the ban will include other TV sitcom home life. It’s a planned in communities around director is helping military fam- new amputees. He says they are MCX locations while Base Environmental and Base lifestyle. the nation, at baseball games, ilies meet their everyday needs. a signboard that says things will Supply diligently work toward a plastic-bag alterna- Sacrifice. Danger. Separations. auto races, concerts, parades and She says she’s standing in for her work out. tive at the commissary. They’re part of it. more to celebrate those who son, who was killed in Iraq on a On holidays neighbors and Reusable canvas and recycled material bags are Military life comes with wear the uniform. Find an event Mother’s Day. co-workers pool their resources available for sale at all Marine Corps Community honor and pride in defending near you on the National Young adults work as camp and energies to collect Services locations as well as the commissary, and and serving our nation, and it’s Military Appreciation Month counselors at the National reminders of home that are patrons of all establishments are highly encouraged the only calling that, in many Web site at Military Family Association’s missed on overseas duty — you to use reusable bags in order to protect and con- ways, the family also serves. http://www.nmam.org/events.h Operation Purple Camps around may know beef jerky is a hot serve our maritime environment. Many civilians know this, tm. the nation so that children of item — and send gift packages too, and they’re finding their TriWest Healthcare Alliance, military families can meet oth- to defenders they don’t even Base Chapel Hours own ways to say thanks for your showing its appreciation, ers like themselves and during know. Catholic: Daily Mass is Mondays through service and all that you do. launched its Military May Days camp learn how to cope with The things people do to sup- Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Saturday Mass is That’s why in May for a program with one or more deployments and a host of other port the military seem endless. 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday Confession starts at 4 National Military Appreciation events on each day throughout issues that never occur to civil- They’re finding their own ways p.m. Preschool to 12th-grade student Sunday les- o- Month, the country says May, to give back to those it ian children. to say thanks for your service sons are from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “thanks” to you and yours for serves in 21 western states. A Vietnam veteran whose legs and for all that you do. Protestant: Traditional services start Sundays at 8 a.m. Sunday contemporary service with Children’s nds Church begins at 11 a.m. Religious education class- ice es for children and adults are held Sundays at 9:30 ter a.m., beginning in the fall. Watch your speed! 29, Marine Corps League m. The Marine Corps League, Aloha Detachment, is encouraging Marines, Fleet Marine Force corpsmen nit and anyone who has the desire to preserve the tradi- Remember to slow down to 15 MPH tions and promote the interest of the U.S. Marine Corps to join the Aloha Detachment on Oahu. For more information, contact John Ah Chick at when passing troops in formation! 227-9115 or 261-9693. ha eet Important Phone Numbers: It’s not just safety, has ro- On-Base Emergencies 911 Military Police 257-7114 to it’s the law! Child Protective Service 832-5300 Fraud, Waste, Abuse & EEO 257-8852 Ah Pothole & Streetlight Repair 257-2380 Base Information 449-7110 MCBH Duty Chaplain 257-7700 IUID implementation takes root DEERS 257-2077 Press Release equipment in the Marine Corps,” Triviso Marking Execution Plan. Marine Corps Systems Command said. The Marine Corps has a requirement “The MMEP identifies and describes the nt, to improve serialized management capabil- processes, criteria, tools, and resources used st- The Marine Corps is beginning to reap ities of its equipment through compliance to mark principal end items, secondary ral the benefits of Item Unique Identification. with IUID policies and standards. reparables and/or subassemblies,” Mathews Since the Department of Defense intro- “As IUID capability continues to mature said, “like engines and transmissions.” er- duced IUID in 2003, it has been rapidly across DoD, it is paramount the Corps Marine Corps locations, component pa- Hawaii Marine implemented by program managers, keeps the strategic objectives in focus while type and quantities, marking team design, www.mcbh.usmc.mil depots, automatic identification technolo- facilitating material readiness,” Triviso IUID marking equipment suites and follow- on- gy solution providers, government leaders said. “IUID provides a critical common link on sustainment requirements are also doc- Commanding Officer Col. Robert Rice 7. Base Sergeant Major Sgt. Maj. James Sutton and DoD suppliers. The IUID provides the between total lifecycle management, sense umented in the MMEP. Public Affairs Officer Maj. Alan Crouch standards, associated processes and tech- and respond logistics, and network centric To support mobile marking efforts, Mike Public Affairs Chief Gunnery Sgt. Demetrio J. Espinosa Managing Editor Tanya Espinosa nologies to assign a unique serialization to warfare.” Bean, Mobile Marking Lead, and his team Assistant Editor Sgt. Brian A. Tuthill military equipment and garrison property. Good planning has helped the IUID pro- conducted a marking analysis of labels and Layout and Design Cpl. Regina A. Ochoa According to Rick Triviso, Marine Corps gram meet the challenges that normally marking equipment to identify and deter- ays Press Chief Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard to Photojournalist Christine Cabalo Systems Command’s IUID project lead, the accompany business process changes and mine an integrated solution. 5 Photojournalist Kristen Wong benefits of the IUID program are numerous paradigm shifts. According to Beth “The development of requirements for Combat Correspondent Lance Cpl. Brian A. Marion and multifaceted. The majority of these Mathews, IUID Program Planning Lead, IUID readers, verifiers and label machines m. Combat Correspondent Lance Cpl. Achilles Tsantarliotis benefits stem from the fully automated sys- there are several components to planning was critical to this analysis,” Bean said. ay Combat Correspondent Lance Cpl. Cassandra Yoho Combat Correspondent Lance Cpl. Daniel H. Woodall tem achieved with the implementation of and executing a successful legacy marking Mobile marking is scheduled to begin . Hawaii Marine is an authorized publication for members an IUID program. Automation provides program. The identification and collection with III Marine Expeditionary Force later art of the Department of Defense. increased data quality by reducing manual of accurate and complete pedigree data this year. Once the equipment is marked, ary Hawaii Marine is published by MidWeek Printing, Inc., a entry and transcription errors, improving critical to the legacy marking effort is the data will be uploaded and registered in private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Marine 11 Corps, under exclusive contract to the U.S. Marine Corps. item and asset visibility across functional required for effectively marking and ulti- the DoD IUID registry. hil- Contents of Hawaii Marine are not necessarily the official areas and multiple databases, and decreas- mately managing serialized Marine Corps “An important follow-on step to IUID views of, or endorsed by, the United States Government, the ing administrative error and processing Automated Readiness Evaluation System marking the equipment is the storage and 30 Department of Defense or the U.S. Marine Corps. The appearance of advertising in Hawaii Marine, including time. legacy equipment and small arms. Pedigree management of all IUID data,” Triviso said. inserts and supplements, does not constitute endorsement by “The result is a greater degree of confi- data collection efforts for the MARES lega- “This will be accomplished through a tem- the DoD, Department of the Navy or the U.S. Marine Corps of the products or services advertised. dence and trust by decision makers across cy equipment commenced in June 2008 porary data storage/repository, which will Everything advertised in Hawaii Marine shall be made the Marine Corps,” Triviso said. and are now in the final stages. maintain the data until the Marine Corps available for purchase, use, or patronage without regard to Triviso added that many stakeholders “There are only a handful of the 245 Global Combat Support System becomes race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other nonmer- have fully embraced IUID and how it is rev- Table of Authorization Material Control operational. This is good for the Marine it factor of the purchaser, user or patron. olutionizing existing business processes. Numbers across the Marine Corps left for Corps.” Editorial content or public service announcements (i.e., IUID enables AIT personnel to identify and data collection,” Triviso said. According to the IUID Project Lead, PG9 all content other than paid advertisements) is edited, prepared and provided by the Public Affairs Office aboard share equipment and plant property data According to Ray White, PG9’s IUID will coordinate with Headquarters Marine Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Opinions expressed are not to be across logistical, operational, financial and Engineering Team Lead, the upfront engi- Corps to identify funding requirements considered an official expression of the DoD, DoN or the USMC. acquisition automated information sys- neering analysis, as documented in the necessary to support the IUID legacy Hawaii Marine is a free publication available at stands on tems. Engineering Analysis Plan, determines ground equipment marking program. Marine Corps Base Hawaii and neighboring businesses. If you The IUID project lead works for the pro- marking location, type and technical docu- “We will then begin marking all Marine are interested in obtaining copies by mail, please contact MidWeek Printing, Inc. at 235-5881. gram manager for Command, Control, mentation needed to support the legacy Corps equipment, up to 895 TAMCNs,” Submit items for Hawaii Marine to the managing editor no Communication and Computers Systems, marking effort. Triviso said. later than noon on the Friday prior to publication, using the which is under the purview of “Successful execution of the EAP is vital By completing the tasking and support- following address: MarCorSysCom’s Operational Forces to the success of the legacy equipment ing the program, the Marine Corps will HAWAII MARINE, BOX 63062, BUILDING 216, Systems, also known as Product Group 9. IUID marking program,” White said. continue to reap the many proven benefits MCB HAWAII, KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII 96863 E-MAIL: [email protected] “[Product Group 9] is serving as the tip Ultimately, the IUID team will execute of IUID and its associated business process- FAX: 257-2511, PHONE: 257-8835 of the spear for IUID marking all legacy the Marine Corps’ Legacy System Mobile es. HAWAII MARINE MAY 1, 2009 • A-3

Lance Cpl. Daniel H. Woodall Members of the head table drink from their canteen cups after a toast to fallen Marines and Sailors at the Combat Logistics Battalion 3 Field Mess Night in the Repairable Issue Point warehouse on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 24. Field Mess Night

Lance Cpl. Daniel H. Woodall all of the Marines who had given their lives in service of their Combat Correspondent country. The table was draped in black, with a single lighted candle, a Purple Heart medal, and blank identification tags. Approximately 200 members of Combat Logistics Battalion 3 The field mess night was the first of its kind in years for CLB- hosted a ceremonial Field Mess Night for their remain behind 3, said 1st Sgt. Chester Wilson, CLB-3 rear detachment first ser- element designed to raise money for the Marine Corps Ball at geant. the CLB-3 Repairable Issue Point Warehouse on April 24. “Every member of CLB-3 collaborated to make this event The ceremony, which simulated a deployed environment and happen,” Wilson said. “[Field Mess Night] is a long standing tra- raised approximately $300, differed from a normal mess night dition which we’re glad to put on.” in that its attendants were required to have camouflaged-paint- The battalion raised money for the upcoming Marine Corps ed faces and had to wear desert utilities, rather than a tradition- Ball by issuing fines to any person who violated one of the mess al dress uniform. night rules. Besides raising funds for the unit’s Marine Corps Ball, the Rules included, but were not limited to, using proper toasting event was held in order for the unit’s Marines and Sailors to cel- procedure, sitting in the assigned seat, not discussing politics or ebrate and share esprit de corps, professionalism and Marine religion during the meal and not chewing gum or spitting. Corps traditions. Fining during the mess night is a tradition from the days of Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard The floors of the warehouse were covered in dirt while CLB- closed messes when members lived and frequently subsisted in Marines and Sailors of Combat Logistics Battalion 3 remain behind 3 supply vehicles and two M777 Light Towed Howitzers from 1st a mess environment and formal rules of dining conduct existed. element prepare for the toasting ceremony during CLB-3’s Field Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, sat in the background of the Any member of CLB-3 could levy a charge against another, but Mess Night April 24. complex offering more credence to the simulation of a deployed only the ceremonial president of the mess could issue a fine. environment. “[Members of CLB-3] can be fined if their uniform is out of The night began with a beef dinner provided by Anderson regulations, if they choose to eat food other than what is Hall Dining Facility followed by a short break before the formal offered, or not painting their faces,” Wilson said. “Each person proceedings. Members of CLB-3 filed into the warehouse and can only be fined a maximum of two dollars per infraction, up stood at attention in front of their tables until the president of to ten dollars.” the ceremony, 2nd Lt. Lindsay K. Cardwell, adjutant, CLB-3, The event was full of camaraderie and tradition, said Lance arrived at a head table with fellow leadership of the unit and Cpl. Vincent Ortiz, refrigerator mechanic, CLB-3, who did not rapped a gavel to signal the start of the official ceremony. know what a mess night entailed prior to the event. The event concluded with the playing of the Marines’ Hymn “Staff [noncommissioned officers] are the holders of tradi- after several toasts honoring fallen service members throughout tion,” Wilson said. “Occasionally, we allow customs and cour- America’s history. The last of the toasts called attention to the tesies to slide, but an event like this reminds Marines of all ranks back of the room where a table and empty chair had been set for and ages that Marine Corps traditions are still alive.”

Lance Cpl. Daniel H. Woodall Members of Combat Logistics Battalion 3 raise their canteen cups during a toast to fallen Marines and Sailors at the unit’s Field Mess Night April 24.

Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard Members of the head table commence the toasting ceremony during Marines and Sailors of Combat Logistics Battalion 3 remain behind element fill their canteens after a toast during CLB-3’s Field Mess Night CLB-3’s Field Mess Night in the Repairable Issue Point warehouse on in the Repairable Issue Point warehouse on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 24. Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 24. A-4 • APRIL 24, 2009 HAWAII MARINE

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Lance Cpl. Meghan J. Canlas 2/9 leaves no man behind, returns from deployment

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Around 300 Marines and sailors from 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, returned home, April 22, after a seven- month deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. During the deployment, the Marines worked closely with Iraqi Security Forces towards the goal of a more self-sufficient Iraqi Army and Iraqi Police. “It was extremely successful. We were there during the elections and got to see a new government in Ramadi,” explained Lt. Col. Thad Trapp, battalion commander 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines.

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Lance Cpl. Michael A. Bianco Republic of the Philippines Marines with Marine Battalion Landing Team 8, Marine Ready Force, and U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit assault an objective during a Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise April 25 during Balikatan 2009. West Coast Balikatan 2009 is an annual combined joint bilateral exercise involving Republic of the Philippines and U.S. military members. This week’s top story

forged tight bonds due to a successful culminating training CALFEX ’09 joins RP and event. The CALFEX, conducted during Balikatan 2009, was a U.S. Marine efforts venue showcasing the skills of more than 400 Republic of Cpl. Jason Spinella the Philippines Marines from Marine Battalion Landing 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Team 8 and 300 U.S. Marines and sailors from the 31st Cpl. Laura A. Mapes MEU. 3/9 raids Yuma’s ranges CLARK AIR BASE, Republic of the Philippines -- During CALFEX, events included a helicopter raid, mech- From the planning phases which commenced on April 3 anized raid, motorized raid and ground troop maneuvers MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, Ariz. -- Camp aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS on three sequential objectives. The focus was to display the combined efforts and capa- Lejeune, N.C.’s 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, assisted the Essex, to the execution of the final scenario-based raids bilities through team work between the two militaries. Weapons and Tactics Instructor course in the largest air assault during the Combined Arms Live-Fire Exercise on April 25, exercise since the 1990s here, April 13. the Marines and Sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Republic of the Philippine Armed Forces members See http://www.marines.mil for full story Approximately 500 3/9 Marines were airlifted from Auxiliary Airfield 2 and dropped off at Landing Zone Crow. See http://www.marines.mil for full story Top story from Overseas the front

Lance Cpl. Chris Kutlesa SMP explores one of Japan's natural wonders

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan -- The workweek can be long and tiring. So, when the weekend comes around, it can be easy to lock oneself in a room and never see the light of day. It is important for service members to catch up on some rest, but it is also important to get off base and out into Japan for an often-needed change of pace. Service members took a trip to the Akiyoshidai cave, the largest limestone cave in East Asia, April 19 through the Single Marine Program.

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Gunnery Sgt. Katesha Washington Mike Dees (left), lot supervisor, Marine Corps Logistics Command (Forward) Retrograde Lot, tells a Marine where he should park his tac- tical vehicle during a transfer of equipment at the MCLC (Fwd) Retrograde Lot in Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 31. Dees is one of the Honeywell contractors hired to work with Marines as they undergo a responsible drawdown of their equipment in Iraq. Removing unnecessary gear: a crucial ordinate units who work with Iraqi Forces to stabilize the country. From the outside looking in, the responsible drawdown of step in a responsible drawdown equipment may seem like a simple task to complete. But with more than 53,000 individual pieces of gear in the MLG’s invento- Gunnery Sgt. Katesha Washington ry that still need to be processed for turn-in, the enormity of the 2nd Marine Logistics Group overall mission can only be accomplished with precise, complex planning by leaders at the top and demanding physical labor by CAMP AL TAQADDUM, Iraq -- Even before Feb. 17, when those in charge of carrying out the plan. President Barack Obama announced his strategy for Iraq, the oper- The process of drawing down equipment and weapons from sub- ational tempo for Marines and Sailors within the 2nd Marine ordinate units is a complex one; every single item and its compo- Logistics Group (Forward) in Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq, was high. nents must be cleaned, inspected, and physically accounted for Since the President’s announcement, the tempo at the 2nd MLG prior to being transferred to the Marine Corps Logistics (Fwd) has elevated tenfold. While they are in charge of the Command (Forward), here. responsible drawdown of the Marine Corps’ logistical assets in Iraq’s Al Anbar province, they are also still required to support sub- See http://www.marines.mil or http://www.mnfwest.usmc.mil for full story HAWAII MARINE MAY 1, 2009 • A-5 'Mahalo' for listening Warriors work together to promote Aloha

Kristen Wong comes valued by Hawaiians and the DoD." ries about their heritage. Olds, a vocalist, histori- Photojournalist For three years, a number of organizations, an and storyteller, talked about her childhood including the DoD and the OHA, have worked experience growing up in Hawaii during World The war cries of Hawaiian warriors and the on tailoring a similar course about Native War II. sounds of a Hawaiian prayer chant could be Hawaiians, according to David Sanborn, senior Guests like Thomas Kaulukukui, Kailua resi- heard at The Officers' Club on Marine Corps Base tribal liaison, OSD, who has been involved with dent, and Sonny Kaulukukui of Waipahu, Hawaii, April 22 and 23. the course's development. Like the policy for the showed the audience examples of traditional Approximately 50 service members and American Indians and Alaska Natives, the OSD Hawaiian weaponry and demonstrated fighting Department of Defense civilians attended the staff will also finalize a written policy for work- techniques of lua, the ancient martial art of free Native Hawaii Cultural Communication ing with Native Hawaiian groups, using feedback Hawaiian warriors. Course, sponsored by the Office of the Deputy from the attendees. However, Sanborn, a resi- During a discussion panel, attendees asked Undersecretary of Defense for Installations and dent of Washington, D.C., said there is no dead- panelists questions about ways to approach cer- Environment. line for the policy. tain aspects of coming to an agreement with The first of its kind in the state of Hawaii, the Attendees came from numerous organiza- Native Hawaiians on a number of issues. course is based on the original courses, designed tions, including the MCB Hawaii Environmental Through past experiences, the panelists Kristen Wong by the Office of the Secretary of Defense, to teach Compliance and Protection Department, the explained how to work with people who are Kahu Richard Likeke Papa, Jr., Native Hawaiian DoD employees about the culture and history of National Park Service and the U.S. Army extremely upset, or how to handle discovered cultural resources specialist, and a retired federal American Indians and Alaska Natives. Through Garrison-Hawaii Public Affairs Office. Service human remains. fire captain, speaks at the Native Hawaiian the course, DoD employees are advised on how members and DoD civilians who work with One of the panelists, Kai Markell, director of Cultural Communications Course April 22 and 23 to converse with representatives from these Native Hawaiians are eligible to take this course. Native Rights, Land and Culture, OHA, said one at the Officers’ Club. native groups and come up with ways to work On April 22, course attendees were formally of the aspects of Hawaiian culture some people together on projects which affect both parties. welcomed by various speakers like Army Maj. perhaps may not realize is "how profound the Even though attendees were introduced to a As early as 2001, Stacey Halfmoon, a former Gen. Stephen D. Tom, chief of staff, U.S. Pacific spirit of Aloha really is." new and different culture, many were able to senior tribal liaison of OSD, initiated the very Command. "It's not just a word but a way of life," Markell find commonalities between Native Hawaiians first course for the DoD. Eventually a policy was Tom, an active Army reservist, has lived in said. and DoD employees. drafted as a guide for all DoD employees in Hawaii for more than 40 years and emphasized Several attendees expressed enthusiasm for "One of the other things I really liked a lot was future endeavors. The course continues to be in his speech how special Hawaii is in many the course. Robert Pedigo, facilities branch head, that we all kind of have the same values," said held two to three times a year in various loca- aspects from the climate to its people. and Kathleen Ramirez, force environmental Paula Creech, American Samoa and Micronesia tions around the U.S. Normally military installa- "Hawaii's a very special place," Tom said in his engineer, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, both program manager, National Park Service, U.S. tions host the course, although future courses address. "It's important for the military ... to said there was a need for a course in Hawaii sim- Department of the Interior. "To me that was an may include an additional "field trip" to a cultur- communicate, to consult, to speak [and] to talk ilar to existing courses given to DoD employees awesome communication breakthrough because ally significant site, according to Len Richeson, story with the Native Hawaiian organizations." when visiting other countries. In addition, it puts people on the same level ... " one of the event coordinators from Keres Attendees learned various aspects about the Pedigo, of Aiea, said the course should be offered Creech said the groups found common values Counseling. Native Hawaiian community through interac- to larger audiences. such as family and respect. "For us, cooperative work and collaboration is tive activities, discussion panels and cultural pre- "There were a lot of speakers that were actual- Sanborn said he was pleased with the turnout the preferred process," Haunani Apoliona, chair- sentations. ly emotional about what they were speaking for the course, and said OSD plans to continue person, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, said in her Guest speakers included University of Hawaii about," said Ramirez, a native of Palo Alto, Calif. offering the course in Hawaii at least once a year opening speech. "Partnership is a key element. professors, service members and Native "They did a really good job helping transplants or more if invited. Mutual benefit and mutual respect is key to a Hawaiians. The topics varied among the speak- like me from the mainland understand the "When Maj. Gen. Tom gave his opening successful partnership. This course and the con- ers, such as locally-known researcher Nanette meaning and importance of those burial sites remarks, he asked us to do two things - listen and sultation protocol are essential elements for Napoleon's presentation about cultural cemetery and the plants and other resources that are on share - and I think we accomplished those tasks," improving relationships and achieving out- rituals. Other speakers like Nalani Olds, told sto- [MCB Hawaii]." Sanborn said. CLB-3 brings mobile exchange, post office to Afghanistan

Lance Cpl. Ronald W. Stauffer Marines of Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), browse through stacks of goods at the mobile post exchange at Forward Operating Base Now Zad, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, April 2. During a combat logistics patrol, Combat Logistics Battalion 3, the logistics combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Afghanistan, transported a mobile post exchange and post office to the Marines of Co. L, 3/8.

Lance Cpl. Ronald W. Stauffer do as [Marine Corps Community Services] Special Purpose Marine Air Groud Task Force - Afghanistan Marines," said Scarbrough. "Personally, I was happy to be involved and able to give the HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Marines who are actually in the fight the Combat Logistics Battalion 3 delivered some of opportunity to get what they need." the amenities of daily life that most take for At a small table, Cpl. Bona Chantha, a dis- granted during a specialized combat logistics bursing clerk assigned to CLB-3, provided the patrol to Forward Operating Base Now Zad, Marines the opportunity to withdraw a cash Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 1. advance, making it possible for them to make Combat Logistics Battalion 3, the logistics purchases at the mobile post exchange. combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air "It was a great opportunity to serve the Ground Task Force – Afghanistan, made the Marines who are in the fight, as well as see how delivery of precious cargo to the Marines of they interact at the FOB," Chantha said. Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Equally as important for the Marines at the Regiment (Reinforced), the ground combat ele- FOB was CLB-3's first mobile post office, giving ment of SPMAGTF-A, who are serving in one of Marines the opportunity not only to send let- the most remote and austere areas of southern ters home but also extra personal items they've Afghanistan. accumulated, which many packed in storage The cargo – enough containers filled with trunks that were purchased at the mobile post food, beverages, toiletries and much-needed exchange. uniform items to create an expeditionary post "It was a big hit," said Staff Sgt. Jason N. exchange. Additionally, 10 large containers of Dixon, the postal chief based out of Okinawa, mail were transported aboard the trucks by sec- Japan, who is currently assigned to CLB-3. "It ond platoon, Motor Transportation Company, was really successful, and we were really busy." CLB-3. Dixon said the Marines were extremely With mountainous terrain encircling much happy to send home letters and lighten their of the FOB, an abandoned district center near- load of non-essential personal belongings by and enemy insurgent forces scattered before redeploying home. throughout, Lima Co. Marines rely mostly on As well as collecting outbound mail, Dixon combat logistics patrols and air deliveries for also brought the 10 large containers-worth of supplies and provisions from CLB-3. inbound mail with him. "I think it went very well," said Gunnery Sgt. "It feels great," said Cpl. Ryan P. Little, an Brian K. Scarbrough, the Marine Corps automatic rifleman assigned to second platoon, Exchange manager assigned to CLB-3, whose Co. L. "We knew it was coming, and everybody services directly enhance SPMAGTF-A's morale, was excited." welfare and recreation programs. Dixon said CLB-3 did an excellent job, and Scarbrough explained that he brings items he was impressed with what they accom- the Marines want or can't get and makes sure plished. he takes as much of the items as possible to "They did a bang-up job, and I appreciated meet their needs. the help that I got from my fellow CLB-3 The Marines at the FOB may go two weeks to [Marines]," said Dixon. "They were ready and a month before seeing a logistics patrol willing to volunteer and help out." depending on factors such as weather, terrain At the end of the one-day mobile post conditions and the overall logistics challenges exchange and mail operation, $20,433 of total and demands of southern Afghanistan. goods were sold, and the post office accepted "Bringing the exchange boosts morale, and more than 5,000 pounds of outbound mail for the Marines get what they want or need," processing. Scarbrough said. "They're ecstatic, and it's like Since arriving in Afghanistan, Scarbrough's their icing on the cake." post exchange sales have totaled more than Utilizing the FOB's dining facility as the $429,000, including sales to all of the U.S. mil- exchange site, CLB-3 Marines carried in boxes itary's service branches, as well as civilian of chips, crackers, energy drinks, soft drinks, Department of Defense personnel and alliance hygiene products and uniform items, filling forces. Dixon's postal operation has received most of the building's capacity. nearly 600,000 pounds of mail and out- Scarbrough said the Marines see all the little processed more than 74,000 pounds of mail. things that are taken for granted because they CLB-3's disbursing section has provided servic- don't always have them. es to almost 14,000 customers in casual pay- "People don't realize the extent of what we ments totaling nearly $1.5 million. A-6 • MAY 1, 2009 HAWAII MARINE

Artillery gunny passes on Pay it forward knowledge, motivation to troops

Cpl. Regina A. Ochoa when he was sent to Marine Corps Recruit Layout and Design Depot San Diego, and began his three-year tour on the drill field. Gunnery Sgt. Restituto Paz always knew he “I learned a lot in the drill field,” Paz said. “I wanted to join the military. As a child, howev- learned a lot about leading Marines and trainer, he didn’t even know the Marine Corps ing recruits to become Marines. They always existed. say ‘if you go to the drill field, it’s going to be In his hometown of Angeles City on Luzon the pinnacle of your career,’ and that’s what it Island in the Philippines, Paz grew up watch- is. My first two cycles were hard. They were ing United States airmen conduct their daily really hard. I’ve never worked so hard in my business at the nearby Clark Air Force Base. life, but after that I learned the training sched- “I’d always see the Air Force guys and I ule it wasn’t as bad. I always said ‘I’ll never always knew I wanted to be in the military,” miss the drill field,’ but looking back now, I Paz said in a thick Filipino accent. “The only want to go back. It was the pinnacle of my branch I knew was the Air Force. I grew up in career.” an Air Force community.” Paz said it was important for him to become Paz left that community in 1992, when his a drill instructor as a way of giving back to the parents packed up him and his nine older sib- Corps. lings to move to Georgia. There, Paz finished “The Marine Corps did a lot for me,” Paz his junior and senior years of high school and said. “They took care of me. I had a lot of cor- graduated early in January 1994. That’s when porals and sergeants taking care of me when I he discovered his calling in life. was a [private first class] growing up. I wanted “I didn’t even know the Marine Corps, to give back to the Marine Corps, so I went to Army, or Navy existed until I went to the the drill field, trained some recruits, put some recruiting station,” Paz said. “[I joined the good Marines into the Corps, and I think that’s Marine Corps because] I wanted to challenge the best reason to be a DI.” myself and I wanted to be the best. I signed up Despite his busy rotations on the drill field, in February of that year, went to boot camp Paz had the opportunity to visit the March 1 and graduated May 20 at Parris Island, Philippines in 2004. He said it was different South Carolina. Since then, I said, ‘no matter than when he left in 1992, a year after the vio- what, I’m going to do 20 years.’” lent eruption of Mount Pinatubo which devas- Fourteen years later, Paz has experienced a tated Angeles City. lot during his career, and has no intention of “When I left it was a year after Mount calling it quits any time soon. After boot camp, Pinatubo erupted and it was still a mess,” he Paz attended Marine Combat Training at Camp said. “When I came back 13 years later, it was a Geiger, N.C., and then went on to artillery lot different. There’s malls and buildings every- training at Fort Sill, Okla., to become a field where. It was different.” artilleryman. Paz said he vividly remembers the day he “I didn’t even know what artillery was was sent home from school early because the before I got to Fort Sill,” Paz said. “Artillery is a volcano was spewing ash. great job. I have no regrets about being an “It happened mid-afternoon and I was in artillery guy.” the house ‘cause they sent everyone home After training at Fort Sill, Paz shipped off for early,” he said, the seemingly permanent smile his first duty station in Okinawa, Japan, with fading from his broad face. “It was noon and it Cpl. Regina A. Ochoa Lima Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine was completely dark because of all the ash. We Gunnery Sgt. Restituto Paz, battery gunnery sergeant, Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment. While attached to 3/12, Paz saw the mushroom cloud from the volcano. It Regiment, grew up in Angeles City on Luzon Island in the Philippines. Paz joined the Marine Corps in deployed to Korea and conducted training at was dark and it started to rain. I remember it 1994 and has served as a field artilleryman with units in Japan, California and Hawaii, and was a drill Camp Fuji, Japan, for three months. During was a Wednesday, and Saturday morning we all instructor at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. training, Paz met the woman who would got evacuated.” become his wife while visiting Tokyo. The Paz family evacutated to their cousin’s deployment to Okinawa and has deployed 1/12. “I only wish the next battery gunny As their relationship blossomed, Paz house in Manila, the capitol of the Philippines. twice with the unit as Task Force Military could be as good as him.” changed stations and was attached to Charlie Three days later, they returned to a devastated Police to Iraq. Paz attributes his success to following two Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Angeles City. In June, Paz is scheduled to leave Charlie strict rules, rules he has passed on to his in Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. “We came back three days later and the Battery and become the battery gunnery ser- Marines. While there, Paz wrote letters back and forth house was gone, everything in the city was geant for Headquarters Battery, 1/12. “Growing up, I was growing up with noth- with Mariko, whom he married in 1998. gone,” he said. “We had to start from scratch.” “This isn’t just coming from me, this is coming, and the Marine Corps gave a lot to me,” he That same year, Paz was sent to Charlie After witnessing the rebirth of his home- ing from almost everyone I’ve talked to in the said. “I was successful from the day I joined the Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, town, Paz returned to his recruits in San Diego. battery – Gunny Paz has an ability to make the Marine Corps ‘til now by doing two things – at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. With 1/12, Paz When his drill instructor days came to an end, Marines in his battery want to better them- being on time and doing what I’m told. That’s deployed multiple times to Okinawa to con- Paz was sent back to Charlie Battery, 1/12, selves because they love the way he treats my advice to my Marines – be on time and do duct artillery training with the unit. His first where he serves today as battery gunnery ser- them,” said Staff Sgt. Mitchell Hamilton, pla- what you’re told – and you’re going to do great tour with Charlie Battery ended in July 2002, geant. With the unit, he conducted another toon sergeant, Guns Platoon, Charlie Battery, in the Marine Corps.”

Remember to Recycle! HAWAII MARINE MAY 1, 2009 • A-7

HMH-362, from A-1 Corporal Katherine Houghton, special intelli- gence system administrator and communicator, craft for transportation to 3rd Radio Bn., who was participating in her Afghanistan; each bird was fourth Base Pride Day, said they once found a sent one at a time. But mangled shopping cart during a collection and despite their daunting task, used it to carry the rest of the trash. the Marines pulled together, Sergeant Andrew Thornton, special communi- rolled up their sleeves and cations signals collection operator and analyst, went to work. 3rd Radio Bn., said they found a karaoke "Our maintenance machine in the Nuupia Ponds during one Base Marines are the best in the Pride Day. Marine Corps," said Maj. By Tuesday afternoon, a cloudy sky loomed Gary W. Thomason, HMH- and a chilly wind blew past the members of 362's aircraft maintenance MALS-24 as they made two rounds in the parking officer. "On their backs is lot and field around their building. how we made this happen. I Aside from a few stray pieces of garbage, the think I speak for everyone team didn't have much to clean, said Petty involved when I say, fantas- Officer 2nd Class Stephanie Perry, personnel spe- tic job." cialist, MALS-24. After more than two "I think everyone's getting the hint that the months of backbreaking more we mess up the base, the worse we look," work, the Ugly Angels are in Perry said. Afghanistan, eager to take Marine Aircraft Group 24 finished their the fight to the enemy. cleanup walk, just missing a downpour. "This deployment has Marine Aircraft Group 24 uncovered a stash of been a great experience," assorted objects behind one building, from a said Cpl. Jorge Toledo, a surfboard to propane tanks. crew chief and flight line "The grossest [things are] the cigarette butts," mechanic with HMH-362. Christine Cabalo said Sgt. Crystal Black, chemical, biological, radi- "We've been able to operate Volunteers from 3rd Marine Regiment help students from Mokapu Elementary School Student Council clean Fort ological and nuclear defense specialist, MAG-24. in both areas of operation Hase Beach Wednesday. The cleanup was the first time in three years Mokapu students have assisted in Base Pride "[They are] nauseating." and it's been a good training Day. Students and Marines found a corkscrew, plastic debris, fishing line and a braided rope during their sweep of Gunnery Sgt. Keith Taylor, aviation operation opportunity with the the beach. While most participants basewide picked up trash, others volunteered at the Base Recycling Center, or specialist, MAG-24, said the unit collected at demanding terrain and cli- with the Environmental Compliance and Protection Department pulling non-native mangrove plants from the wet- least 12 bags worth of garbage during last year's mate differences. Since arriv- lands and ponds on base. event. ing in Afghanistan, I person- This year, however, Taylor estimated they only ally was able to be a part of PRIDE, from A-1 Bookless, a Kaneohe resident, has participated had enough for two bags. testing seven aircraft in in at least six prior Base Pride Days. "We found a lot more trash last year than we twelve days. I have gained In addition, the Base Working Party from the During those times, Bookless said he's seen did this year," said Taylor, who found an old golf more experience on this one Base Inspector's Office pulled about three full stereo equipment, telephone poles and "enough ball. "Somebody's doing something right." deployment than my whole bicycles from the pond as well as assorted bicycle [equipment] to outfit a softball team." Taylor said some of the most common pieces time in the Marine Corps." parts, according to Petty Officer Alberto Pena, "[There's] so much junk out here, everywhere," of garbage he found were red nylon strings from Today, the Marines and base inspector working party staff noncommis- said Petty Officer 2nd Class Douglas Burrill, safe- weed wackers. their Sea Stallions are ready sioned officer in charge, and Pfc. E.J. Veliz, base ty petty officer, Commander, Patrol and "It's thick enough where it could do a lot of to tackle whatever the insur- working party, Base Inspector's Office. Reconnaissance Wing 2, as he pulled assorted damage to aircraft engines if it got caught up in gency and Afghanistan's ter- The Base Recycling Center collected nine plastic bottles from the pond mud. [one of them]," Taylor said. rain throw at them. automobile tires, and wrote 10 landfill passes for "This is where we live, this is our home," said Joining the base community in this year's "We expect the mission set unrecyclable trash - much less than previous Lance Cpl. Derek Knowles, helicopter mechanic, clean up were students from Mokapu Elementary to remain relatively the same," Base Pride Days, according to Jim Sibert, manag- Marine Aircraft Group 24, who sorted trash at School. Hagan said. "Given the more er of the Base Recycling Center. the Base Recycling Center April 27. "Someone's On Wednesday afternoon, members of the 3rd kinetic nature of this theater, I The Base Landfill collected one ton of trash in gotta do it." Marine Regiment and 22 Mokapu Elementary would expect to see more raid addition to four and a half tons of wood and Units who weren't cleaning the ponds con- School students collected trash on Fort Hase and quick reaction force sup- green waste, according to Bill Otto, base trans- ducted foreign object debris walks by walking Beach. port than was executed during portation supervisor, Base Facilities. side by side in a line, spreading across assigned The school's student council, as well as repre- our time in Iraq. But the Base Pride Day, generally conducted twice a areas while collecting trash. sentatives from the fourth through sixth grades, Marines are excited and eager year, is sponsored by several departments includ- "This area's not as dirty as last year," said volunteered for Base Pride Day. to do what Marines do. This ing the Base Inspector's Office, Forest City Lance Cpl. Juan Montano, finance clerk, "It's fun," said Elizabeth Anderson, student deployment has proved Residential, and the Environmental Compliance Comptroller Directorate, MCB Hawaii. council treasurer, Mokapu Elementary School. "I beyond a shadow of a doubt and Protection Department. Montano, who was out with his department feel happy we can help out the animals and the that my Marines can, are During this event, each unit or department is collecting trash near the Marine Mart, said last beach looks a lot prettier afterward." eager and willing to accom- responsible for a specific area of the base to year they found an air conditioning unit. Base Pride Day participants were expected to plish any task thrown at clean. In addition, individuals from several units Early Tuesday morning, members of 3rd Radio finish cleaning their respective areas by them." and other volunteers assisted the Base Recycling Battalion split into groups of three, combing Wednesday. On April 15, the 47-year Center, sorting materials. streets near their building as well as Landing The Base Inspector's Office conducted post- anniversary of the unit's Individuals from other units assisted Bookless Zone Boondocker behind their building. inspections on the areas through Thursday. Vietnam deployment, The and Todd Russell, biological service technician, Aside from the occasional small pieces of "We as Marines are used to taking care of what Ugly Angels arrived in Environmental Protection and Compliance trash, barbed wire and wood, there were slim we've been given," said Maj. Daryl Fuller, logis- Afghanistan. HMH-362 Department, in the Nuupia Ponds, removing pickings for the group at LZ Boondocker this tics officer, MAG-24. "From time to time, mainte- began combat operations non-native mangrove plants and collecting trash year. Larger trash items were found in previous nance is required in order for the base to func- April 22. from the Mokapu Watershed. years. tion and remains a pleasant place to be." A-8 • MAY 1, 2009 HAWAII MARINE Officers wrap up first year of EWS training

Lance Cpl. Daniel H. Woodall tion during the exercise. Combat Correspondent According to the EWS course book, the lesson’s purpose is for the students to devel- Marine Corps Base Hawaii officers op, “war-game”, and compare courses of enrolled in the Expeditionary Warfare action. By the end of the course, students School Distance Education Program, a 71- should know the capabilities and limitations week academic course designed for captains of the MAGTF’s assets and appropriate uses and chief warrant officers, began the final in the single battle concept. portion of the course Wednesday. The lessons taught in the course are the The first half of the program, which takes same as those taught at the resident EWS at about two years to complete, culminates Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., said with a practical exercise known as “Pleasant retired Col. William C. Peoples, regional Dancer,” which analyses a Civil War battle coordinator, Marine Corps College of incorporating modern warfare strategies as Continuing Education. part of a Marine Air Ground Task Force As part of the training, the students also Operations Ashore course. Rather than 19th visited the state-of-the-art Command century weaponry, students were given con- Operations Center for U.S. Marine Corps trol of modern military units, including Forces, Pacific Headquarters at Camp H.M. mock aircraft and artillery. Smith Wednesday in order to see the areas of Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard The class was split into two competing responsibility and functions of a communi- Students of the Expeditionary Warfare School study a terrain map in order to develop a strategy to operational planning teams, each responsi- cation facility on a large-scale operational defeat their simulated opponents in a Combat Camera conference room on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, ble for coming up with different strategies level. April 22. for attacking an enemy position using the “There are three goals for the program,” principles of the Marine Corps Planning Peoples said. “To give officers the education instructor. Regardless of each officer’s continued. Process. Students huddled around terrain that Marine Corps leaders want them to respective job, they will all be exposed to the Besides being required by the comman- maps, directing air support and calculating have, to make officers more competitive, operational functions and elements of the dant of the Marine Corps, completion of the enemy’s range of fire in order to devise a and to give the students an enjoyable learn- MAGTF, said Ward. EWS will give officers a broader knowledge more efficient plan than their counterparts. ing environment while they continue their “Our goal is to tap into [the student’s] base immediately complementing their Once the students have a plan, each professional education.” abilities so they can leave here with the training, Peoples said. group must give a brief to the instructors Completion of the EWS for officers is not knowledge the Marine Corps needs them to “In the end, [EWS] ultimately leads to and the rest of the class explaining their only vital for promotion, but also for their have,” Ward said. “The students will gradu- development of skills that may help them respective strategies. Students are graded professional development, said Lt. Col. ate the course with the experience to share keep their young Marines alive in a combat based on their participation and contribu- Thomas W. Ward, base inspector and EWS their mentorship with fellow Marines,” he environment,” Peoples said.

ANZAC, from A-1 walking tall in their dress blue MCCS, from A-1 deltas down the steps of the bearers and music from the memorial. The Child Development Center, MarForPac Band. Tansley said his fond memo- which falls under the MCCS, was This year’s ceremony marked ries of service members dates brought up by Cpl. Melissa Nolan, the 37th year the Marine Corps back to 1942, when a large Headquarters Battalion. has provided military support for Marine camp held a staging area Nolan asked why single parents the commemoration, an honor in Wellington, New Zealand, trump dual active duty parents for many Marines were proud to par- where he lived. With a military spots at the CDC. take in. presence throughout his life, the She pointed out if one parent is “I enjoyed being able to bond ANZAC celebration has much sig- deployed, there is no one to watch the and share a day with military per- nificance to Tansley. child. sonnel from other countries,” “For New Zealanders and Esta Staples, family readiness officer, said Lance Cpl. Richard Garcia, Australians, it’s a vey solemn day answered the question by explaining it administrative clerk, G-1, for us,” Tansley said. “My great- was a policy of the Department of MarForPac. “It really opened my uncle died in World War I, my Defense and she would try and work eyes and was a great experience.” uncle died in World War II and with Nolan to get her a spot in the “I’ve been coming to the cere- my son served in the [U.S.] Navy CDC. mony since 1973, and the U.S. as a Navy Seal. All these [memo- Along with suggestions and com- Marines always do a beautiful ries] tied together make this a ments from community members, an job,” said Roger Tansley, attendee very special day for me.” out-of-town visitor complimented a part of the wreath laying cere- As attendees left the commem- MCCS. Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard mony. oration ceremony, baskets of “I’m from Okinawa and I think After laying a wreath in honor of the Polynesian Cultural Center, George Kaka led mem- “Since growing up as a boy I’ve rosemary were offered for all to [townhall meetings are] great, said bers of an Oahu Maori community in a Polynesian chant during the annual Australia – had many fond memories of take a sprig to wear in hopes of Denise Loftesnes, an attendee. “I want New Zealand Army Corps commemoration ceremony, held at Honolulu’s National Marines,” Tansley said, smiling as never forgetting the fallen war- to know how to get MCCS to do this Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, April 25. he watched the many Marines riors of the past. for my base.”

MAY 1, 2009 VOLUME 39, NUMBER 17 Hawaii Marine WWW.MCBH.USMC.MIL Sports & Health Giants play with heart, determination Youth baseball team rallies late, falls short of win

Lance Cpl. Daniel H. Woodall Combat Correspondent

The “Kaneohe Bay Giants” fell to the “Pearl Harbor Red Sox” 8-4 during a Hawaii Military Youth Athletic Association regular season game April 25 at the C Street Fields on Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Rather than players or coaches pitching, the 7 and 8-year-old Pinto division relies on a spring-loaded machine to deliver more consis- tent and accurate pitches, said Clark Abbey, Marine Corps Community Services youth sports specialist. The games are timed on a 1 hour, 30 minute continuous clock and teams are allowed to have 10 players on the field. There are four outfielders and one player stands in the pitcher position next to the machine. The Giants, who play in the Pinto division of the co-ed youth baseball league, fell behind early in the game but were never out. By the end of the first inning, the Giants A “Pearl Harbor Red Sox” player is tagged out by trailed 2-0 after a series of Red Sox infield sin- at Kaneohe Bay Giants player during the first gles. In the third inning, the Red Sox added inning of a Hawaii Military Youth Athletic another run off of a double, bringing the score Association baseball game at C Street Fields on to 3-0. Marine Corps Base Hawaii April 25. With the bases loaded and with two outs in the second inning, the Giants managed to ing them back into the game. By the end of squeak in a run. Unfortunately for the Giants, the third inning, the Giants trailed only 6-4. the Red Sox unleashed a barrage of hits in the Despite the great offensive outing, the third inning extending their lead 6-1. Giants simply did not have enough time to With time running out, the Giants needed complete their comeback by the time the game to put some runs on the scoreboard against a clock hit zero. tough Red Sox defense, which had allowed After the game, Giants players congratulated very few scoring opportunities for the home the visiting Red Sox and held their heads high team. With runners in scoring position in the as they congregated around their coach, third inning, Giants pitcher Anthony Garcia William Bailey. stepped up to the plate while fellow teammates “Everyone played hard today,” Bailey said. shouted their support. “We got some hits, made some great plays and “Here we go, Anthony, here we go,” yelled we’re going to come out strong again next Photos by Lance Cpl. Daniel H. Woodall Giants players from the dugout. “Hit the ball!” week!” “Kaneohe Bay Giants” shortstop Miguel Albarado swings for the fences during the first inning of a Garcia delivered a single to left field, driving The Giants’ next game will be at Hawaii Military Youth Athletic Association baseball game at C Street Fields on Marine Corps Base Hawaii in one run. The rest of the Giants responded Vandenberg Field 10 on Hickam Air Force Base April 25. to Garcia’s RBI single with a series of hits bring- against the Devil Rays, Saturday. Bodybuilding MCB Hawaii pools re-opened Marine takes win

Lance Cpl. Cassandra Yoho Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Ashley from Marine Corps Base Hawaii, shows off his side chest pose during his individual routine at Sharkey Theater aboard Naval Station Pearl Harbor April 25.

Lance Cpl. Cassandra Yoho Christine Cabalo Combat Correspondent Justyn Raymond practices his endurance at the Base Pool at Marine Corps Base Hawaii Tuesday. A total of 2,700 swimmers who use the Base Pool each month are less likely to be entrapped by pool drain suction with newly installed drain covers. The safety measure is part of guidelines found There are many different reasons people go to the in the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, which took effect in December 2008. gym – they enjoy exercising, they want to maintain a healthy lifestyle, or maybe they are trying to relieve stress. All of these reasons make sense for the average Improvements keep K-Bay pools safe gym attendee, but there’s a small percent who are in for something more. They are bodybuilders. Christine Cabalo according the U.S. Consumer Product measures are in place in addition to a Bodybuilders usually train for months in the gym Photojournalist Safety Commission’s online presentation new drain cover, said Dino Leonard, before a competition. There are guidelines for every- about the law. The new federal guidelines assistant manager, MCCS Aquatics. The thing they do. How many sets and repetitions of one Pool users can swim soundly with new come from the Virginia Graeme Baker single-drain pool reopened April 17 with exercise, what foods help get the desired results and federally-mandated safety measures Pool and Spa Safety Act, named after a an automatic pump shut-off system. how much cardio should be done in one day are just installed this year in all pools at Marine child who died in 2002 after being “The automatic shut-off can sense a few of the average questions of a novice body- Corps Base Hawaii. trapped by the suction caused from a when the flow stops if something or builder. New drain covers are safeguarding pool drain. someone is blocking it,” he said. “When In January, Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Ashley, a swimmers against being caught by suc- Although Hemund said there were no it happens, the system automatically Marine from Marine Corps Base Hawaii, decided to tion from pool drains. The improvements incidents of swimmers entrapped under- shuts off and it limits the pressure of the take on the challenge of training to compete in the are part of the process by all federal pub- water at MCB Hawaii, the newly installed water flow.” 26th Annual Armed Forces Hawaii Bodybuilding lic pools and spas to comply with a new covers are a good way to ensure the safe- A shut-off system isn’t needed as much Competition April 25 at Sharkey Theater aboard law against potentially dangerous drains. ty of swimmers and training service at the Base Pool, Leonard said, because it Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. “We’re using multi-drain certified members. has two drains with less pressure and “After showing him pictures of me from previous drain covers,” said Kari Hemund, pool The MCCS Aquatics staff closed down water flow. competitions he came to me ready to train to com- manager, Marine Corps Community pools at MCB Hawaii, Camp H.M. Smith Leonard and Hemund said the new pete,” said Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mike Diaz, the Services Aquatics. “It’s an anti-entrap- and at the Manana Housing Complex in safety devices haven’t changed their life- legal officer for 3rd Marine Regiment, and Ashley’s ment device, ensuring no swimmer Pearl City, Hawaii, to install the safety guard approach at any of the MCCS facil- trainer. becomes trapped.” devices in March 2009. All pools, includ- ities. Both said the devices are helpful Ashley said he began his training weighing 180 Swimmers who’ve been trapped due to ing the Base Pool and The Officers’ Club and they continue to keep a close eye on uncovered drains have sustained a wide Pool, are now open. See ASHLEY, B-2 range of injuries, including death, At the Officers’ Club pool, further See POOLS, B-3 B-2 • MAY 1, 2009 HAWAII MARINE

Photos by Lance Cpl. Cassandra Yoho All of the competitors in the 26th Annual Armed Forces Hawaii Bodybuilding Championship took the stage at Sharkey Theater aboard Pearl Harbor Naval Base, representing their respected branch of services, for the national anthem April 25. Pumped up! Marine, Sailors, soldiers and airmen take the stage

Lance Cpl. Cassandra Yoho the muscles hard and strong; overall muscle ing the judges. The main judge called out cer- ed much like the division competition. After Combat Correspondent mass; and overall appearance. tain commands such as “quarter turn to your many poses a decision was finally made. The Competitors, ready to compete in their pos- right,” which told competitors to turn their overall men’s military bodybuilder was Marcus PEARL HARBOR NAVAL STATION, ing suits, took the stage, marching out from bodies to face a new direction, and certain Allen, representing the Navy. Hawaii -- Walking into Sharkey Theater behind their respective service flag. Once all 16 poses such as “front double bicep” and “side It was now the ladies time to shine. The two patrons weren’t going to see the latest flick at competitors were introduced, the audience rose chest,” two popular poses in the sport. overall winners in the women’s division took the base theater. They were there to see the to their feet for the playing of the national Competitors were then given the opportuni- the stage and performed the necessary poses, service members of the Army, Navy, Marines anthem. ty to take the stage alone and show off their and entertained the crowd with a quick pose Corps and Air Force compete in the 26th After thunderous applause and enthusiasm, individuality. Each competitor was allowed 90 down. The judges made their decision and the Annual Armed Forces Hawaii Bodybuilding the crowd made it known they were ready for seconds of the music of their choice to pose and winner was Christina Mase, representing the Championship April 25. the show to begin. The first part of the event display their sculpted physique. Air Force. The crowd bought popcorn, snacks and was the individual service competition. Army, Once the poses and routines were complet- As she held the trophy, nearly as tall as her- sodas, and made their way into the theater to Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force competitors ed, judges deliberated who deserved first place self, Mase said she was happy her hard training find a good seat. Music blasted throughout the took the stage and battled it out to see which in each division. While the judges made their and dieting paid off. theater to set the scene and the lights slowly branch had the best bodybuilders. After the decision, music blared and competitors enter- Many competitors said they couldn’t wait to began to dim. The master of ceremonies competitors did their best to impress the tained the crowd with a “pose down” by trying take the stage again, but others said they plan walked to the podium and welcomed the crowd judges, the decision was made and the Army to out-shine one another with their favorite to retire the posing suit for a while. to the competition. snagged the win. poses. After each division performed the winner “The energy from the crowd was wonderful,” “This show [is the] only chance you will get Before moving on to the main event, the was immediately announced. said Bobby McSwain, a Navy Heavyweight com- to see military versus military, to determine master of ceremonies announced how the divi- After the division competition ended, there petitor. “It was such a great feeling.” who has the best bodybuilders,” said Rodney sions were broken down. Thirteen male com- was a break in the contest, but not a break in Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Ashley, a Marine Gouveia, contest promoter. petitors were divided into five different weight entertainment. Kevin Sperling, a nationally from Marine Corps Base Hawaii who competed In order to compete in this bodybuilding classes, leaving the last weight class with only ranked bodybuilder representing the Navy, took in the show, said this was his first show and he competition, the only mandatory requirement one competitor. The three women competitors the stage as the guest poser and performed for is happy he gave bodybuilding a try. He plans was athletes had to be a service member or have were broken down into two weight classes. the crowd to thunderous music. to compete in the upcoming Hawaiian Island served in one of the armed forces. The Lightweight Division was first to take All the division winners were decided and Bodybuilding Competition. A series of professional judges evaluated the stage followed by Welterweight, the guest poser finished his routine - it was time “I know what I need to tweak, and what competitors on muscle symmetry, which is the Middleweight, Light Heavyweight and for the athletes to compete for the best overall body parts I need to improve on for my next actual shape of the muscle, good muscle pro- Heavyweight. The women’s divisions were male and female military bodybuilder. show,” said Ashley. portions, meaning does the upper body size Lightweight and Heavyweight. The male division winners took the stage Ashley, the only Marine competitor, won match the lower body size; muscle density; are Athletes walked out on stage and stood fac- first. This part of the competition was conduct- first place in the Light Heavyweight Division.

Christina Mase, representing the Air Force, does a side tricep pose Kevin Sperling, representing the Navy, was the guest poser at the 26th Annual Armed Forces Hawaii Bodybuilding Championships April 25. for the judges at the 26th Annual Armed Forces Hawaii Bodybuilding The event was held at Sharkey Theater aboard Pearl Harbor Naval Base. Championships April 25.

ASHLEY, from B-1 meals were just high proteins, which kept his song.” “I had a little bit of the first-time jitters on body lean for the stage. Three months of training came down to 90 stage, but I’m happy with my performance,” pounds only three months before the show. “The amount of discipline and dedication seconds on stage. Ashley, who was the only Ashley said. “The best part about performing He trained at the Semper Fit Center aboard the sport requires made it such a challenge,” Marine in the all-military event, competed in was the crowd. They were so motivating.” MCB Hawaii at least six days a week, usually said Ashley. the Light Heavyweight division of the con- Ashley went on to compete against the twice a day, knowing he had to bulkup his Along with an intense diet, weight training test. Weighing in at 215 pounds, he beat out four other division winners for the overall muscles. and cardiovascular training, Ashley also had the other two competitors in his division and male winner. While he didn’t win the overall “I put him on a strict diet,” said Diaz. “We to put together a 90 second posing routine. moved on to the next round of competition. title, he was proud of his first performance needed to deplete his body, but still build up His individual routine would be the only time “I knew he would win his division,” Diaz and looks at it as a learning experience. the muscle.” he would be alone on stage and have all eyes said. Ashley said he thought the competition Ashley’s diet consisted of lean protein and on him. Even though his trainer knew Ashley was a good first time experience and allowed good carbohydrates. Three weeks before the “I picked the song ‘Thunderstruck’ by ‘AC would win his division, Ashley admits he was him to get his feet wet in the sport. competition is where the diet became a vital DC,’” Ashley said. “I thought it would open a little nervous on stage, but his family, “The show was great for a first show and I part of his training, Ashley said. up the crowds eyes and be something differ- friends and fellow Marines cheering him on can’t wait to continue in the sport,” Ashley As show time approached, most of his ent than the typical [Rhythm and Blues] style in the crowd helped him to press on. said. HAWAII MARINE MAY 1, 2009 • B-3

Combating the H1N1 ﬂu

Fact Sheet Germs can be spread when a person - Cover your nose and mouth with a Force Surgon, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific touches something that is contaminat- tissue when you cough or sneeze. ed with germs and then touches his or Throw the tissue in the trash after you The H1N1 flu is a respiratory illness her eyes, nose, or mouth. Droplets use it. Information of pigs caused by infection with H1N1 from a cough or sneeze of an infected - Wash your hands often with soap influenza A virus. While H1N1 influen- person move through the air. Germs and water, especially after you cough or za A viruses normally do not infect can be spread when a person touches sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners on H1N1 humans, occasional infections of respiratory droplets from another per- are also effective. humans do occur. The symptoms of son on a surface like a desk and then - Avoid touching your eyes, nose or influenza virus H1N1 flu in people are expected to be touches their own eyes, mouth or nose mouth. Germs spread that way. Try to similar to the symptoms of regular before washing their hands. avoid close contact with sick people. Naval Heatlh Clinic Hawaii recommends taking proac- human seasonal influenza and include - Influenza is thought to spread tive steps to include the following: fever, lethargy, lack of appetite and How long can viruses live outside mainly person-to-person through coughing. Some people with H1N1 flu the body? coughing or sneezing of infected peo- - Reviewing hygiene practices at Child Development Centers also have reported runny nose, sore We know that some viruses and bac- ple. - Encouraging hand washing and cough teria can live two hours or longer on - If you get sick, CDC recommends throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. hygiene at health care and dining Treatment involves the use of antiviral surfaces like cafeteria tables, door- that you stay home from work or facilities medications begun as soon as possible knobs, and desks. Frequent handwash- school and limit contact with others to - Daily tracking rates of influenza like illness after the onset of symptoms. There is ing will help you reduce the chance of keep from infecting them. - Testing of any suspect cases no human vaccine to protect against getting contamination from these com- - Continued coordination of information H1N1 flu, although vaccines are avail- mon surfaces. Are there medicines to treat H1N1 through daily telcons with military, state, and able to give to pigs to prevent H1N1 flu? local Public Health Authorities flu. Can people catch H1N1 flu from Yes. CDC recommends the use of eating pork? oseltamivir or zanamivir for the treat- If you develop a high fever and other moderate resirato- ry symptoms (cough, chest pain, difficulty breathing, How long can an infected person No. H1N1 influenza viruses are not ment and/or prevention of infection significant muscle aches), please contact your primary transmitted by food. You can not get with these H1N1 influenza viruses. spread H1N1 flu to others? care manager. People with H1N1 influenza virus H1N1 influenza from eating pork or Antiviral drugs are prescription medi- infection should be considered poten- pork products. Eating properly handled cines that fight against the flu by keep- If possible, stay home from work, school, group activi- tially contagious as long as they are and cooked pork and pork products is ing flu viruses from reproducing in ties and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent symptomatic and possible for up to safe. Cooking pork to an internal tem- your body. others from catching your illness. seven days following illness onset. perature of 160 degres kills the H1N1 If you get sick, antiviral drugs can Children, especially younger children, flu virus as it does other bacteria and make your illness milder and make you For more information, call the Oahu Joint Services Flu might potentially be contagious for viruses. feel better faster. They may also pre- Hotline at (808) 433-1FLU, or visit the Center for longer periods. vent serious flu complications. For Disease Control and Prevention Web site at What You Can Do to Stay Healthy: treatment, antiviral drugs work best if http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/. What surfaces are most likely to be There are everyday actions people started soon after getting sick (within sources of contamination? can take to stay healthy. two days of symptoms). American Lung Association in Hawaii fundraiser will be ‘Ride-within-a-Ride’ in September

Press Release “With approximately 154,000 Hawaii residents suffering American Lung Association in Hawaii from some form of lung disease, we encourage riders to raise funds for ALA in Hawaii in honor of those who have or have HONOLULU – The American Lung Association in Hawaii is been lost to lung disease,” said Kozlovich. “Ride to remem- once again inviting bicyclists to participate in The Breathe ber someone lost to lung cancer or because someone you Ride, a fundraising partnership with Hawaii’s most popular love or know is currently battling lung cancer, asthma, or bicycle event, The Honolulu Century Ride. COPD or is trying to quit smoking. Or you can ride as a tes- The Hawaii Bicycling League’s 28th annual Century Ride tament to living life well, despite your own lung disease.” will be held on September 27. “Over the last two years, I've lost numerous family mem- It is the oldest and bers and friends to lung largest cycling event in cancer and lung disease,” Hawaii and will begin and said Breathe Ride chair end in Kapiolani Park. Anne LaPorte. “At the end Participants can ride var- of their lives they strug- ious distances – 20, 25, 40, gled for every breath.” 50, 75 or 100 miles. “Lung cancer is the Beth-Ann Kozlovich, number one cancer killer development director of in both Hawaii and the ALA in Hawaii, said each nation, killing more peo- Breathe Ride participant ple than most other can- can choose his or her cers combined,” LaPorte pledge level. added. “We all need to A basic pledge is $100, and all donations can be made care about the air we breathe and strive for a smoke-free online. world. The American Lung Association in Hawaii is helping Participants can contribute directly or raise funds from us do just that. If you care about your loved ones and the family and friends in Hawaii, on the mainland, or elsewhere air they breathe, please join us on The Breathe Ride and sup- to support the organization's mission to save lives by port ALA in Hawaii." improving lung health and preventing lung disease. Participants can obtain more information and register for This is in addition to the ride’s registration fee -- $45 in The Breathe Ride at the ALA in Hawaii’s website, April, $50 May through August, and $60 in September. http://www.ala-hawaii.org.

POOLS, from B-1 swimmers for other problems PT up KT they may run into. With 2,700 swimmers a month at the Base Pool, Hemund said many swimmers were happy to have the pool open after months of closure. Regular users of the Base Pool said they’re glad the pool is open with the new safety devices in place. Gunnery Sgt. Jason Raymond, military police officer, Headquarters Battalion, said he rarely spends any time near the pool’s drains but it’s comforting to know covers are there. He and his 14-year-old son, Justyn, use the pool to train for triathlons and are there twice a week. “It’s a … well-needed safety measure,” he said. “And it hasn’t really changed how we swim.” Other Base Pool users like retired Army Col. Douglas Dudevoir said the safety devices haven’t impacted their swimming either. Dudevoir said he feels safe at the pool because of friendly lifeguards who can help him out if he runs into trouble. “I didn’t really feel any danger before because the Base Pool has great life- Lance Cpl. Alfredo Ferrer guards,” he said. “They’re very Marines from Headquarters Battalion and Sailors from Waterfront Operations, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, participate in a battalion physical training run up the observant with swimmers, hill to Kansas Tower April 24. The Headquarters Battalion Marines were dressed in ﬂak jackets and ‘boots and utes,’ their utility uniform bottoms and boots. and I know they’re on standby in case anything happens.” B-4 • MAY 1, 2009 HAWAII MARINE Spotlight On Sports Sports Briefs

Parents for Fitness Personal Trainers Available at Semper Fit

The Parents for Fitness Program is a cooperative babysitting effort For those looking to get into a tailored exercise regimen, or just look- available at the Semper Fit Center for all active duty service members ing for good advice on weight management and weight control, the and their families. Semper Fit Center offers free personal training consultation. The PFFP participants are required to volunteer to babysit three You can schedule an appointment with a trainer who will take times per month and is open for parents with children 6 weeks and body-fat measurements, blood-pressure and heart-rate readings. older. They will do all this and tailor a program, based on your physical For more information call Allison at 744-5977 or MCBHcoop@hot- needs and ambitions. mail.com. For only $5 per workout, a professional trainer will actually work with you to ensure maximum efficiency. Jujitsu at Semper Fit Cener Pick up a personal training appointment card at the Semper Fit Center now. Andre Derizans, a third degree Gracie Jujitsu black belt, is teaching For more information contact Semper Fit at 254-7597. a class Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Semper Fit Center. All experience levels are welcome. The class costs $100 per month. Fishing Charters Available at MCB Hawaii For more information call the Semper Fit Center at 254-7597. Need a flexible Spend the day aboard one of the Base Marina’s fishing charter boats. Paintball Hawaii For more information, stop by the Base Marina located in Building workout? 1698, across from Hangar 101, or call 254-7666 or 254-7667. Nestled behind the Lemon Lot stands Paintball Hawaii. Shoot over Sign up for Semper Fit’s PiYO class! Each session for great deals and have a blast with your friends. Semper Fit Offers New Array of Aerobics fuses Yoga and Pilates exercises for a well-bal- Cost is $25 per person and includes one air refill, equipment and the anced fitness regimen. Classes are Mondays from field fee. The field is open weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Semper Fit Center announces a new and expanded aerobics 10 to 11 a.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment call program. For more information call 254-7597. For more information, call 254-7597. 265-4283. K-Bay Lanes Okinawa Kenpo Karate

K-Bay Lanes offers economical entertainment, Mondays through Every Tuesday and Thursday, join MCCS Youth Activities’ contrac- Thursdays. All E-1s to E-5s pay $2 for games and $1 for shoe rentals. tor for Kenpo Karate Kobudo classes, held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Every Thursday, when you roll a strike with a colored pin as the Building 1391, located behind the old 7-Day Store. headpin, you can win up to three free games of bowling. Adults and children are welcome. Semper Fit All patrons are welcome to take advantage of this deal. Costs for classes are $35 for adults, $25 for children, and $20 for If you make the play, you win! additional family members. For more information contact K-Bay Lanes at 254-7693. For information call MCCS Youth Activities at 254-7610. Group classes

Cardio Kick If you’re trying to get rid of pent up frustration or just looking for an awesome workout, this is the class for you! This high-energy class incorporates punches and kick combos to Commander’s Fitness Series improve endurance, speed and agility while burning calories and increasing muscle tone.

To register for events in the Commander’s Fitness Series visit the Semper Fit Center Boot Camp or go online to http://www.mccshawaii.com/cgﬁt.htm. This class is an extremely intense cardio workout with a tough strengthening portion that is sometimes held in the For more information about the events, call Tina Lui at 254-7590. basketball court for a more intense workout.

Headquarters Battalion Sprint Triathlon visual delight. High above the Pearl Harbor basin, this race will Stretch/Flexibility Training Sat., May 9 treat runners to scenic vistas, from Honolulu to Ewa Beach. Reach for those toes. Tired of having someone else scratch your back? Time to limber up. A class working on getting Bike, swim, or run to MCB Hawaii and grab your registration HSL-37 Splash & Dash Biathlon back the flexibility you once had or just stretching out form for the most hardcore event held on the windward side. Sat., Oct. 17 those overworked muscles. Stretch is a great way to reduce You had better be ready, because the HQBN Sprint Triathlon is your chances of getting injured from tight muscles. right around the corner. An amphibious assault is coming to Kaneohe Bay. As they Core Conditioning The Triathlon consists of a 500-meter swim in the waters of are trained to do, the Marines and Sailors aboard MCB Hawaii Ever wanted a stronger core? This 30-minute abdominal and Kaneohe Bay, an 11-mile bike race circumnavigating the entire will be passionately hitting the surf and the turf around the back class will help you to develop a stronger core through base, and ends with a 3.5-mile run, all concluding at the Base Marine Corps Air Facility. This is not a training exercise, it for various ab and back exercises. Marina. Participants may enter individually or in three-man real. It is the HSL-37 “Easyriders” Splash & Dash Biathlon. relay teams. For the relay teams, one person will swim, one The race begins with a 500-meter open water swim, then Cycling person will bike and one person will run. grab your running shoes and head around the flight line for Tired of those boring 3-mile runs? Well, come for a ride the five kilometer foot race. with us. This class uses specialized stationary bikes that VP-47 5k Runway Run help you burn a large amount of calories and tone up while improving your core strength. Set to specialized music as Sat., July 4 MCAF Tradewind Triathlon you peddle off the pounds. Sat., Nov. 1 All of Oahu is invited to get physical and enter the Patrol Cycle Express Squadron 47 5k Runway Run at 7 a.m. The race starts & finish- The MCAF Tradewind Triathlon is the final triathlon offered For a high-intensity workout, try this one-hour class. It is es at Hangar 104, and takes runners along the Marine Corps in Hawaii this year, so get registered early. The Tradewind sure to challenge your endurance levels through the use of Base Hawaii Flightline, catching glimpses of historical Pyramid Triathlon hits the shores and streets of MCB Hawaii Kaneohe various interval trainings while riding on a bike. Rock. MCCS will present awards to the top three finishers in Bay with a 500-meter swim followed by an 11.1-mile bike various age groups, as well as, to the top three overall Men and course, and ending with a 5-kilometer run. This event is ideal Gut Cut Women finishers. for amateur or experienced triathletes, and even serves as the You’ve heard the stories. Come experience it for yourself – or are you scared? This 30-minute abdominal class is Official Hawaii Senior Olympic Triathlon for 2009. designed to strengthen your core muscles. Headquarters and Service Battalion’s Camp Smith 5k Grueler 3rd Radio Bn Jingle Bell Jog Pilates Wed., Sept. 16 Sat., Dec. 5 This amazing class uses a powerful series of non-impact exercises for total body sculpting. This class will help devel- Race over to Camp Smith for the Camp Smith 5k Grueler Jog off that Thanksgiving feast! This 4-mile run around the op strength, flexibility, balance, and weight loss to sculpt and show the mountain what you're made of. The 5k foot race Nuupia Ponds will help you stay fit throughout the holiday lean, long muscles and reshape your body from head to toe. takes diehard runners throughout Camp Smith’s rugged season. mountainous terrain beginning at the panoramic Bordelon In the spirit of the season, a Family Fun Run around the Pop Muscle Conditioning Not coordinated for a traditional aerobics class? This class Field. If you think you can handle the race, you are in for a Warner Field track will take place after the race. has minimal choreography so this is safe. A muscular endurance workout using hand weights and bands to work all muscle groups.

Step This is a tried and true classic. Fads come and go, but step endures all. This fundamental class focuses on getting a great workout on the steps with basic choreography — nothing fancy — just hard work and a ton of sweat.

Step it Up Step it up is a challenging 45-minute to one-hour step class CovCoverer thethe wworldorld incorporates one, two, or multiple steps with fun and choreography.

Step Challenge To step it up even more. This class is for the seasoned step- per or for those just looking for a challenge. This class is a inin paint!paint! full hour of fun and challenging choreography.

Strength and Conditioning Geared toward active duty personnel who get up early. This class focuses on strengthening the body utilizing hand weights, steps, bands and balls. This is a great alternative to running, running, and more running.

Water Aerobics This non-impact workout is excellent for cardiovascular AimAim forfor aa funfun timetime withwith friends!friends! OpenOpen SaturdaysSaturdays andand conditioning, flexibility and strengthening. Aqua training is a terrific way to gain fitness without the stresses of gravity SundaysSundays fromfrom 99 a.m.a.m. toto 55 p.m.p.m. experienced in land-based training. For more information ForFor moremore information,information, callcall 265-4283265-4283 on group classes call 254-7597 Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 4:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. Sunday & Holidays, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. HAWAII MARINE MAY 1, 2009 • B-5

2009 Intramural Spring Softball League Intramural Schedule Standings Soccer League

All games will be played at Riesley Field TEAM WINS LOSSES There will be a HMH-463 3 0 coaches organizational May 1 ASP-HQBN 2 0 JOKERS - VP-2 1 0 meeting for coaches of 6 p.m. MCAF vs. VP-9 7 p.m. 1/12 vs. MALS-24 1/12 1 0 teams in the 8 p.m. 1/3 WEAPONS vs. VP-47 1/3 WEAPONS 1 1 Intramural Soccer HSL-37 1 1 League Tuesday, May May 4 3RD MARINES 1 1 6 p.m. 1/3 WEAPONS vs. MCAF MALS-24 1 2 5, at the Semper Fit 7 p.m. CLB-3 vs. IRISH PUB HMH-363 VP-9 1 2 Gymnasium at 2 p.m. 8 p.m. 1/12 vs. 3RD MARINES IRISH PUB - HMH-363 0 0 PMO 0 1 May 5 CLB-3 0 1 For more information, 6 p.m. 1/3 WEAPONS vs. MALS-24 MCAF 0 2 contact Joe Au 7 p.m. HMH-463 vs. 3RD MARINES VP-47 0 2 at 254-7591. 8 p.m. 1/12 vs. MCAF Current as of April 27

Youth volleyball HMYAA Youth Baseball schedule Pinto Division schedule May 2 May 2 May 6 Pearl Harbor Annex 1:30 p.m. - U14 (home team) K-Bay 2 (away team) Pearl Harbor 1 Pearl Harbor Lynch Field Pearl Harbor Lynch Field 9 - 10:30 a.m. PH Red Sox vs. PH A’s 5 - 6:30 p.m. HK Rockies vs. PH Nationals 2:30 p.m. - U14 (home team) K-Bay 1 (away team) Pearl Harbor 2 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. PH Nationals vs. PH Tigers 3:30 p.m. - U10 (home team) K-Bay 2 (away team) Pearl Harbor 1 Hickam Vandenberg Field 10 4:30 p.m. - U10 (home team) K-Bay 1 (away team) Pearl Harbor 2 Hickam Vandenberg Field 10 5 - 6:30 p.m. PH Red Sox vs. HK Devil Rays 9 - 10:30 a.m. HK Orioles vs. HK Rockies May 9 10:30 a.m. - 12 pm. KB Giants vs. HK Devil Rays May 9 Pearl Harbor Annex 1:30 p.m. - U10 (home team) Pearl Harbor 2 (away team) Pearl Harbor 1 K-Bay C Street #2 Pearl Harbor Lynch Field 2:30 p.m. - U10 (home team) K-Bay 2 (away team) K-Bay 1 9 - 10:30 a.m. HK Reds vs. K-Bay Cubs 9 - 10:30 a.m. HK Rockies vs. PH Red Sox 3:30 p.m. - U14 (home team) Pearl Harbor 2 (away team) Pearl Harbor 1 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. HK Devil Rays vs. PH Tigers 4:30 p.m. - U14 (home team) K-Bay 2 (away team) K-Bay 1 B-6 • MAY 1, 2009 HAWAII MARINE

Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame Athlete of the week

Richard Vincent Guerin Class of 2004 - Guard

Press Release the best rebounding and driving guards of Marine Corps Community Services Sports his era. In his seven seasons with the Knicks, he led in assists for ﬁve consecutive years and Richard Vincent Guerin was born May 29, led in scoring for three years. The explosive 1932, in New York, N.Y. He served in the Guerin also set the Knicks single-game Marine Corps Reserve from 1947 to 1954. records for scoring - 57 points, and assists - Guerin also attended Iona University from 21 points. 1950 to 1954, and upon graduation was A fan and media favorite, Guerin played commissioned a second lieutenant. He in six National Basketball Association All- served on active duty at Marine Corps Base Star games. Traded to the St. Louis Hawks Quantico, Va., until his discharge as a ﬁrst midway through the 1963-64 season, Guerin lieutenant in June 1956. He was awarded the spent the next eight years with the Hawks in National Defense Service Medal and the a dual role as player and coach. Guerin Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal. played alongside other such great players as The Knicks drafted Guerin in 1954 while Bob Pettit, Lou Hudson, Lenny Wilkens and still on active duty. He began his profession- Cliff Hagan. He was ultimately named head al basketball career in 1956. The 6'4" Guerin coach of the Hawks and led them to nine was a machine-like scorer, gifted passer, consecutive playoff appearances. He was smart playmaker, and was known as one of named NBA Coach of the Year for 1967-68. APRIL 24, 2009 VOLUME 39, NUMBER 17 Hawaii Marine WWW.MCBH.USMC.MIL Lifestyles

The Hawaii Marine’s lance corporals take Oahu by storm in “808 Adventures,” a continuing series exploring fun things to do and see on island. Look for future installments in our upcoming editions.

Story by Lance Cpls. Cassandra picnic-style benches where everyone wait- I stood for less than two seconds on the Andy Falelua y Yoho, Alesha R. Guard ed as we flew to the designated jumping edge of the plane door with my heart racing and Daniel H. Woodall altitude. Novice jumpers like myself were faster than it ever has in my life. I took in Combat Correspondents seated next to their assigned instructor the view of white clouds, the feel of cold while preparing for the jump. At this point Hawaiian air against my skin. Photo illustrations b After surviving our shark dive, the only I couldn’t believe I was getting ready to free I then felt the hardness of the plane adventure we could think of which could fall through the sky. Skydiving is one of floor slip from beneath my feet, and there I be just as thrilling was skydiving. those adventures most people usually only was … plummeting toward the earth. It was With a hot breakfast in our bellies April say they would want to do - but I was about the most incredible feeling in the world. I 10, we headed to Skydive Hawaii at to actually do it! was falling - my body free to do whatever it Dillingham Airfield in Mokuleia, Oahu, [Woodall] The plane’s engine kicked on, wanted. I had never experienced that feel- where one of us would jump out of ing. I took in every second of com- a plane at approximately 14,000 plete freeness I could - the cold air, the feet with nothing but a large piece crisp smell, and the beautiful view of of cloth and a Skydive Hawaii clouds in the Hawaiian sky. instructor attached to us. As we continued to fall, I realized Of the three lance corporals, clouds aren’t as cute and fluffy as they Lance Cpl. Cassandra Yoho volun- look from the ground; the clouds I teered to throw herself out of a flew through were angry and rough. plane for our second adventure in It began to rain, so it felt like I was rac- our action-packed day. After sign- ing through a sleet storm. Now I was ing a death/injury waiver and Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard hurting, soaked in cloud precipitation watching a video detailing the risks The Skydive Hawaii airplane before taking off from - but even the pain couldn’t ruin my involved with skydiving, Yoho was Dillingham airfield to 14,000 feet. unique adventure. led to an outdoor patio and issued a As soon as we broke through the harness - the only thing connecting angry cloud, our huge parachute her to her jump instructor. opened and we drifted effortlessly to “The video was instructional but the ground. With the chute directing the amount of safety precautions us slowly to the ground, I was really and warnings that I saw definitely able to appreciate my breath-taking freaked me out,” said Yoho before view. Skydiving was the only way I the jump. could float gracefully hundreds of Fortunately, Skydive Hawaii feet above the ocean, with only a sin- offers some of the most experienced gle blue and pink cloth attached. instructors in all of Hawaii, said While I was floating from the sky, Frank M. Hinshaw, president of Dr. Dop informed me I had just Skydive Hawaii. In fact, each entered his office. I laughed and we instructor has made an average of slowly made our way to the ground, 5,000 career jumps. Skydive Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard enjoying the beautiful views of the Hawaii, known for its beautiful A Skydive Hawaii jumper steps through the open door of the North Shore beaches every second of jump zone, overlooks the vast airplane. the way down. expanse of the North [Guard] Aiming in with Shore of Hawaii. my 300-millimeter camera [Yoho] My last few lens, I peered up at the sky, minutes before take-off waiting by the landing zone consisted of getting for the first signs of the strapped into a harness jumpers. The brightly-col- and talking with Warren ored parachutes were easily Clarey, an aerial photog- spotted as they soared rapher, who would be through the blanket of shooting my entire white clouds. As the divers jump from start to fin- floated closer to the ground, ish. I captured their excited Not a worry passed faces as they yelled in victo- through my mind, until ry. Clarey asked, while Once I spotted Yoho, I holding the camera, if I couldn’t help but laugh and had any last words for cheer as she waved to the friends and family. Why ground below. would he ask that? The [Yoho] After a safe and question wasn’t exactly Warren Carey Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard soft landing, I couldn’t comforting. Tandem skydivers swoop in for a safe landings after free-falling 14,000 feet. Lance believe I had just dropped The plane came Cpl. Cassandra Yoho, one of 14 others on the jump plane that day, made her first 14,000 feet. It was incredi- down from its last jump, jump this way with her instructor. ble, but I quickly realized I which meant I was next. was drenched. My tandem jump instructor, Richard “Dr. signaling the imminent ascent. Eventually, I’m talking shoes, socks, clothes, hair - Dop” Doppelmayer, who has performed the plane reached the jumping point and a everything was soaked. It made for some more than 14,000 career jumps, patted me large side door opened, revealing a seem- pretty cool after-action photos, and I was on the back and excitedly asked me if I was ingly endless blue sky and a deafening rush informed that not many tandem jumpers ready to board. I shrugged my shoulders of wind which rattled the plane. get the opportunity to skydive through the and replied, “Let’s do it.” We then took a I quickly put my camera together while rain. few last photos before climbing into the jump instructors made jokes, attempting to We made our way off the landing zone plane. calm their respective students. As the plane and back to the outdoor patio where I was [Woodall] While not jumping myself, I flew higher and higher, the mood of the unharnessed and greeted by many instruc- was given the opportunity to sit in the copi- soon-to-be jumpers grew somber and I tors who were waiting to hear about my lot’s seat of the plane taking the skydivers could see the anxiety on each of their tight- experience. to their above-ground destination, giving ly drawn faces. All smiles, I simply said it was absolutely me an aerial view of Oahu from 14,000 feet [Yoho] After some teasing, I knew it was incredible and I can’t wait to do it again. above ground. game time. Dr. Dop started attaching All in all, Skydive Hawaii was a top-

Warren Clarey I boarded the plane and stuffed my together our harnesses and tightening our notch adrenaline rush making for an unbe- knees into the cramped cockpit to watch as straps. lievable off-base experience. Skydiving is a Lance Cpl. Cassandra Yoho and Richard “Dr. Dop” expert and first-time jumpers hurled them- As I stuck my legs out the side of the must for thrill seekers. Doppelmayer plummet to Earth from 14,000 feet during selves out of a single-propeller plane plane to prepared for my jump, a harsh gust Could we possibly find something to top Yoho’s first tandem jump. The two passed though and were through the clouds to meet an uncertain of cold Hawaiian air blew against my legs. this experience? Not today, maybe we soaked by a rain cloud, something Dr. Dop said is rare for a fate. ‘Oh boy, here we go!’ I thought as Clarey should just find somewhere to relax … how novice tandem jumper to experience. [Yoho] I was the last of 14 people to cram tossed up the garage-like door. Without hes- about some shave ice? into the small plane, which meant I would itation he leapt out the be the first to jump. I felt I had no time to opening and latched onto mentally prepare myself for what I was the plane’s wing, steady- Editor’s Note: If you have somewhere you want about to do. ing himself to get a shot our lance corporals to visit and write about, Inside the plane, there were two small of me jumping. e-mail us at [email protected]. C-2 • MAY 1, 2009 HAWAII MARINE

Your weekly guide to all aspects of entertainment elcome to the Pass In Review, your number one source for cinema, music, videogameW and book reviews. The Pass In Review crew consists of more than 10 critics, each with their own idea of what makes a movie, album, game or book great. So be sure to take advantage of the Better Know A Critic section, which spotlights this week’s critics to better help you choose the critic with opinions most like your own. Using our breakthrough four point scale system you can quickly deci- pher what is worth your time and what isn’t, or read the full review for an in-depth analysis and explanation of the rating. The rating system uses ammunition and range terminology, so if you’re not familiar, here’s a quick break- down of the ratings ...

1/4 — No Impact, No Idea Horrendous. Among the worst of the worst in its genre. Dedicating time to this ‘Fifth Element’ is not only wasteful, but unforgivable. Avoid at all costs. 2/4 — High And To The Right ‘Southland saves the world Mediocrity at its best. Lacks a few things that might have made it really good. A decent time waster, partake only if you with love have nothing better to do. Tales’ confuses, 3/4 — On Target Praiseworthy. A great endeavor, not Kristen Wong large sewer pipe and jumps, quite an instant classic but still very entertains Photojournalist landing into former military entertaining. This is a sound invest- officer Korben Dallas' taxicab. ment of your time. Lance Cpl. Daniel H. see fictional action star Boxer It makes me a little sad to The woman miraculously Woodall Santaros, played by Dwayne know that my lifespan is only learns just enough English to 4/4 — Confirmed Kill Combat Correspondent Johnson (formerly known as so long, and I will not be beg Korben to save her from Genius. In the top 10 percent of its “the Rock”), awaken from a around to see the changes and the police and asks to see a genre. This is the stuff legends are Some films, like drug-induced slumber on a developments of the far-off priest named Cornelius. He made of. Missing out on it would be “Mulholland Dr.” or “2001: A beach with his memory future. says she is the "fifth element" a disservice to yourself. Space Odyssey,” are genius in erased. The film primarily Still, it's fun to imagine to fulfill the ancient prophecy. their ability to tell a great focuses on Santaros and an what the future could hold Meanwhile, the military So, there you have it and we hope you enjoy story by forcing audiences to equally amnesic street cop, and in the meantime watch a has requested Korben return our weekly reviews. Don’t forget, The Hawaii process complicated informa- Ronald Taverner (Seann movie or two about it. to active duty to help with the Marine accepts submissions from its readers so tion rather than just mindless- William Scott), as they try to Director Luc Besson's 1997 universal crisis. if you consider yourself a film buff, music afi- ly staring at a screen for two discover their identities while movie "The Fifth Element" is The futuristic world of "The cionado, gaming geek or bookworm feel free to hours. “Southland Tales,” inadvertently uncovering a about the world in a future Fifth Element" is exciting - submit your own reviews. Or, if you disagree directed by Richard Kelly conspiracy involving the where cars fly and skyscrapers from floating Chinese restau- with a review published and want fellow read- (“Donnie Darko”), makes a destruction of their world. put mountains to rants to instant mail ers to know the real scoop, send in a condensed noble attempt to join the The film is also highly shame. The military of tubes. review and we’ll run it as a second opinion. ranks of such films. political. Fortunately, audi- this future has There are bizarre, Released in 2006, ences of any political per- detected a giant, but colorful aliens “Southland Tales” is an suasion can enjoy the dark orb of evil and various crea- apocalyptic dark film. Director Kelly heading toward tures co-exist- Better Know comedy set in Los creates a clever earth, causing ing among Angeles in an political satire by several deaths humans that alternate version taking existing and growing catch your eye. A Critic of 2008. After a norms and larger if attacked. Chris Tucker Kristen Wong admits she sometimes nuclear attack in stretching them Father plays Ruby has to be dragged to movies that she Texas, the to their absolute later finds to be outstanding. She Cornelius, a Rhod, a very American politi- extremes. prefers fantasy driven movies, like Lord of priest with amusing char- the Rings, the Harry Potter films, and The cal landscape Elements of the knowledge of an acter who bends Matrix Trilogy. She owns more movie changed for the Patriot Act are ancient prophecy, gender roles with his posters than she has wall space and contin- worse. A newly parodied within ues to collect more as she goes. implores the president of the flamboyant clothing. established US-IDENT, prom- federation to use an ancient I couldn't help but notice Republican-spon- ising safety to the ritual against the orb. The the very revealing clothes of WONG sored government agency, public by removing civil liber- prophecy speaks of four leg- the female flight attendants United States Identification, ties, while radical liberal Lance Cpl. Daniel Woodall believes endary stones representing and drive-thru employees, oversees every facet of society groups are portrayed as hypo- good film is one that serves its pur- the elements: earth, fire, wind, which seem to suggest a more pose, which is to allow its viewer a by monitoring private calls, critical, aging hippies who water and a "fifth element," - a misogynistic society in the chance to escape from reality even employing a vast network of spark a violent revolution ulti- perfect human being - that future. But it is ultimately a for a brief two hours. He believes the spy-cameras and placing mately bringing about their greatest film of all time shares its title with can destroy the orb. woman who saves this world. the greatest novel of all time: “Starship snipers around the city to own destruction. Father Cornelius waits for a Interpret that as you will. I Troopers.” “Casablanca” is a close second. ensure absolute compliance At times, “Southland Tales” certain alien race to arrive find it ironic. with laws. is too ambitious for its own with the fifth element statue The musical score of "The WOODALL One of these snipers, Army good. It almost seems as if but Cornelius is not the only Fifth Element" is unique and Pvt. Pilot Abilene (played by director Kelly wanted to force one after the elements - aliens nearly impossible Second Opinion Justin Timberlake), the film into every possible working for an entrepreneur for me to describe. narrates the story genre he could, further com- named Zorg destroy the ship There are some soft ‘The Fifth Element’ while sitting atop a plicating a film already con- carrying the fifth element. moments of music 3 out of 4 (On Target) building. One of fusing enough with its plot Meanwhile in futuristic that drift off into “The Fifth Element” may be science fiction, one of my least favorite movie genres, but Abilene’s first lines twists and multitude of char- New York City, researchers in a silence, while oth- it rises above many of its movie peers. Bruce Willis gives a fantastic performance, win- in the film is “This acters. The film contains ele- facility created a female ers songs are upbeat ning the hearts of every woman who watches the film (and I’ll be honest, I’m not real- is the way the world ments of drama, political human being from what and loud, with ly a Willis fan.) The movie, besides having a good plot and cast, is visually appealing. ends.” In a unique thriller, action/adventure, sci- remains of the fifth element bizarre sounds The special effects don’t look too dated for the film being more than a decade old, fashion, the story ence fiction, fantasy, comedy statue they managed to sal- added here and probably because they didn’t use many digital effects. The flick is filled with bright sometimes unfolds and even musical. vage. Upon taking her first there. colors, futuristic costumes and technology and some really off the wall things. The through the scope Such high aspirations will breath of air, the frantic I highly recom- only thing I didn’t like was Chris Tucker’s obnoxious character. Every scene he was in on Abilene’s rifle, usually stretch a story too thin woman, who speaks in a for- mend this movie to was ruined for me. That aside, “The Fifth Element” combines a decent action/adven- symbolically rein- and anger audiences, but eign tongue, escapes from her adults who haven't ture plot in a sci-fi universe and adds just enough comedy, drama and even romance forcing his opening thankfully, Kelly’s flair for the birthing chamber with the seen it yet. It may to make this film a winner for even the most critical viewers. statement. bizarre held my attention police in hot pursuit. be 12 years old, but Cpl. Regina A. Ochoa Through throughout this confusing, yet She reaches the end of a it's worth watching. Abilene’s scope, we uniquely entertaining film.

“A day with no children, all about the mom.” “Just make it all about my May 10 is Mother's Day, a mom. Take her places where — Tiffany Adelman time to honor your mother. she wants to go. Definitely call to let her know you are What do you think is the thinking of her, especially best way to make your when you live far way. You “Nothing special. Just let her mother feel special? have to make that special know she's appreciated.” effort."

TALK* — Sgt. Kristopher Privitar STORY *[tôk stôreï] Hawaiian slang for an informal, lengthy conversation. — Natalie Rister Often used as a method to bond, or a good way to kill time. “” HAWAII MARINE MAY 1, 2009 • C-3 Striking up praise NMCRS volunteers honored Christine Cabalo staff is just so friendly, and I know I’m directly helping Sailors, Photojournalist Marines and their families.” In addition to assisting service members with interest-free It was all about the pins for Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society loans for emergencies, Smith also helps the society compile volunteers during the Volunteer of the Quarter Award handmade knitted infant items to give to service members who Ceremony at Marine Corps Base Hawaii April 24. take the free “Budgeting for Baby” class. Smith, as well as Volunteers received service pins for their work before knock- Sneddon, is a candidate for the society’s Volunteer of the Year ing down bowling pins at K-Bay Lanes during the society’s Award in 2009. annual challenge. The dual event, held since 2002, was part of Smith said she continues to volunteer because she loves how NMCRS’s overall celebration of National Volunteer Week. NMCRS makes it a point to host fun events, like the bowling “It’s a good way for all of us to meet up outside of the office,” challenge. said MartyAnn Grant, Kaneohe office director, NMCRS. “We’re After the awards presentation of the awards, K-Bay and Pearl able to bring together the [Kaneohe Bay and Pearl Harbor] Harbor volunteers formed two teams. offices to do something fun.” The teams played three full games, with the K-Bay volunteers During the ceremony, volunteers were recognized for work- prevailing over their Pearl Harbor colleagues with an average ing from 50 to 2,500 hours for the society. Grant said volunteers player score of 99.7. This year’s win is the third in a row K-Bay help in a variety of ways, including conducting budget counsel- volunteers have won the bowling challenge. ing for service members who want to better manage their Bowling was a nice break for everyone who works at the soci- money. ety, said Troy Euclide, who began volunteering last month. Each office also selected a volunteer of the quarter for their Eulcide is also the family readiness officer for Marine Heavy dedication. Bruce Sneddon, a retired Army lieutenant colonel, Helicopter Squadron 362 and juggles his time between his two was awarded the K-Bay Volunteer of the Quarter Award. commitments. Sneddon started volunteering in November 2008. He works “I like there are flexible hours for volunteering,” he said. as a caseworker and speaks with clients needing assistance for “The society works around your schedule.” budgeting classes or loans. He also serves as chairman of Grant said volunteers could assist the NCMRS staff in a wide resources, keeping track of pamphlets and other informational variety of projects. She also noted volunteer work isn’t limited resources NCMRS provides. to working at their office. Paul Belanger, Pearl Harbor office director, NMCRS, present- “We need people to be client service assistants, greeters and Christine Cabalo ed his office’s award to volunteer Kara Smith. Smith, who has knitters to make items going into the ‘Budgeting for Baby’ bas- Kara Smith swings her bowling ball during the bowling challenge at been volunteering since January 2008, said she was thrilled to ket,” she said. “We need volunteers for everything.” Marine Corps Base Hawaii April 24. Smith was awarded the be selected and didn’t expect the honor. To volunteer with the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society or to Volunteer of the Quarter Award for her work helping service mem- “[The society] is a great place to volunteer,” Smith said. “The find more information about their services, call 257-1972. bes with finances and budgeting aboard Naval Station Pearl Harbor. Fisher House gives Lanikai Elementary School to hold 11th Annual back to military ‘Concert Under the Stars’ Press Release the Stars will be used to support the art, Lanikai Elementary School music, physical education, and language pro- families in need grams Lanikai is so privileged to have. KAILUA, Hawaii -- Lanikai Elementary Lanikai is one of the few public schools will host its 11th annual Concert Under the with a full-time art, music and physical edu- Stars on Saturday, May 9, from 5 p.m. until 10 cation program. p.m. on the school’s campus in Kailua. Grab your beach chairs and blankets and Open to the public, this music and art fes- get ready to relax and enjoy some local style tival will include delicious food, a student art music and food. There will also be an art gallery show, vendor booths, a silent auction gallery show, featuring work by Lanikai and live local music. Elementary students. The concert will feature local music by In addition, the silent auction will feature John Cruz, Manawa Elua, Kawika Kahiapo, art work by our students, gift baskets, and Buckz Boyz, Tell Mama and the Le Jardin Jazz other great items such as a sailing trip or Utah Band, emceed by Maleko from Star 101.9. ski vacation rental. Throughout the night, delicious food will You can purchase your tickets pre-sale be available from local food vendors such as online at http://www.LanikaiPTA.com or in Aloha Salads, ChaChaCha Salsaria and person at Aloha Salads, 600 Kailua Rd., Kamamai Catering. There will be cotton Kailua. candy, popcorn, local style snacks and a bake Lanikai now has 5th and 6th grade open- sale. There will also be vendor booths, such as ings for the 2009/2010 School Year. Poi Dog Pupus, Oils of Aloha, Sweet Paradise For more information, contact Ana Chocolate and Hawaiian Style Snacks. Murray, [email protected] or All proceeds raised at the Concert Under Lanikai PTA. Lance Cpl. Cassandra Yoho Members of the Kaneohe Officers' Spouses Club aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, donated 12 children’s lap quilts to residents at Fisher House #2 aboard Tripler Army Medical Center April 22. The women get together a few times each month and has already donated nearly 40 quilts this year. VP-47 Medical hosts S2M2 students Lance Cpl. Cassandra Yoho recently donated a variety of Ferdinano Cruz, who has been Lt. j.g. Zack Dalbom port systems which are carried in the aircrew Combat Correspondent children’s lap quilts to one of a resident at Fisher House #2 VP-47 survival vests. A combat aircrew, led by Lt. the Fisher Houses on Tripler for a few weeks. Stefanie Haseman and Petty Officer 2nd Class After driving through the Army Medical Center April 22. Johnson said she is certain Local high school and college students par- Alicia Cockrum, provided a thorough walk front gate of Tripler Army The women displayed their families are grateful for the ticipating in the Science, Service, Medicine through of the aircraft while Lt. j.g. Eric Medical Center, visitors will quilts and then allowed the Fisher House and all the help and Mentoring Program were treated to a tour Martin and Lt. j.g. Zack Dalbom provided a notice a variety of signs direct- children currently staying at it brings to the families. of the P-3C Orion by the Sailors of Patrol walk around inspection, much like what ing them to various locations Fisher House #2, to pick out “I am sure the families Squadron 47 on March 25. The S2M2 pro- would be done prior to a combat flight. around the hospital. their favorite one. appreciate the Fisher House,” gram was developed in 2004 by the Office of When asked about her experience, Minhae Most of them guide visitors “We appreciate any dona- said Johnson. “[Residents] are Recruitment and Diversity at the Uniform Shim, a Dartmouth student in the class of to a hospital section, store or tions,” said Theresa Johnson, always amazed that so many Services University of the Health Sciences 2011, replied, “We gained exposure both to parking garage, but a few of manager of Fisher Houses people care about them, who located in Bethesda, Md. S2M2’s vision is “To aviation medicine and the different facets of these signs are different. aboard Tripler Army Medical don’t even know them. It’s cultivate the next generation of top quality, Naval Aviation. Everyone benefited from the These signs guide vis- definitely more than a culturally competent, academic physicians support and resources that VP-47 provided itors to a place of com- free room.” and scientists.” and we are very grateful for this opportunity.” fort and a home for With more than 43 More than 30 students interested in join- Patrol Squadron 47’s executive officer, families in need. Fisher Houses across ing the Navy medical field and earning covet- Cmdr. Stephen Barnett, stated, “It was a great Following these signs the United States, there ed “Flight Surgeon Wings of Gold” had the experience for the students and squadron will take visitors up a is an opportunity for opportunity not only to talk with the enlisted alike, and showed that the Navy is committed steep driveway to one many military families and officer aircrew, but also to interact with to developing and maintaining a diverse of two Fisher Houses. to get the support they the maintenance personnel that keep the workforce. The S2M2 program provided us The Fisher House need and help have a Orion flying as a war horse of Naval aviation. the opportunity to plant a seed that will Foundation is a non more normal lifestyle Petty Officer 2nd Class Jerod Lee briefed hopefully produce a future Golden profit organization with less stress during the students on a variety of aircraft life sup- Swordsmen Flight Surgeon!” which gives back to their medical crisis, military members and Johnson said. their families while There are many dif- they are going through ferent ways to lend a a medical crisis. hand to military fami- The houses provide lies in need. a “home-away-from- Common donations home” for military families Center. “[Donors] can also such as hygiene items, baby while their loved one receives support us through activities items, cleaning supplies, alu- medical care. like making meals and drop- minum foil, plastic bags, There is a Fisher House ping them off, or they can paper towels and plastic uten- aboard every major military even cook in the house [for sils are always needed by the hospital or Veterans Affairs the residents].” families staying at the Fisher medical center. While donations and time House. Each house is set up differ- spent with the residents is For more information on ently, but is designed to hold appreciated, perhaps the best Fisher Houses, visit multiple families at once. part about the Fisher House is http://www.FisherHouse.org. Every Fisher House does its close proximity to the hos- Donations for the Tripler have one thing in common – a pital. Army Medical Center Fisher free stay for the family. The close distance makes it Houses can be mailed or deliv- Because a stay at a Fisher convenient for the family ered directly to the homes at House is free of charge, the members to see their loved 317 Krukowski Rd., Honolulu, foundation accepts many one in need, Johnson said. HI 96819. types of donated items. “It’s great staying at the Service members may also Petty Officer 3rd Class Meagan E. Klein In fact, women from the house and is one less thing I choose the Fisher House Lieutenant j.g. Eric Martin, Patrol Squadron 47, shows of group of visiting Science, Service, Medicine Officers’ Spouses Club aboard have to worry about during Foundation for Combined and Mentoring Program students around the outside of the P-3C Orion aircraft as they toured the unit Marine Corps Base Hawaii this hard time,” said Federal Campaign, #71377. hangar areas March 25. C-4 • MAY 1, 2009 HAWAII MARINE 2009 Volunteers, Unit of the Year awarded

Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard purpose, they contribute daily to our ability to for their efforts,” Gardner said. “It’s important maintenance control chief, Marine Heavy Combat Correspondent defend our nation.” to recognize these volunteers if for no other Helicopter Squadron 463. Dugger received a After reading the ALMAR, Mollet announced reason than to say, ‘Thanks, what you do has plaque, dinner for two aboard the Star of Marine Corps Community Services hosted 3rd Radio Battalion as the 2009 Volunteer Unit value. Although you're not paid, the time and Honolulu and a commanding officer’s the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Volunteer of the Year. The unit received a plaque, $250 efforts you give to the base and surrounding Certificate of Commendation. Recognition Ceremony in celebration of toward their unit party fund and a community is invaluable.’” Dugger was chosen for volunteering over National Volunteer Appreciation Week at Commanding Officer’s Certificate of Not only did MCCS recognize the selfless 500 hours of his time for a variety of programs Kahuna’s Ballroom April 23. Commendation. Third Radio was chosen for efforts of units as a whole, but also acknowl- and services in the local Oahu community to More than 1,500 individuals as well as 29 distinguishing themselves by volunteering for edged the top three individual volunteers of include the Hawaii State Art Museum; The units and organizations were HELP; Understanding and recognized for volunteering Group Support Organization; their “talent, time and ener- and the Hawaii Leukemia and gy” during the past year. Lymphoma Society from May “The great thing about 1, 2008, to April 23, 2009, Marine Corps Base Hawaii is according to his citation. the Marines, Sailors and civil- Gardner said he feels it’s ians who take care of their imperative to commend the local community,” said Col. efforts of the outstanding Robert Rice, commanding individual volunteers aboard officer, MCB Hawaii. “You MCB Hawaii, to thank them need to be very proud of as well as motivate others to everything you’ve done over follow in their footsteps. the past year.” “It gives an individual James Gardner, member of some measure of pride and MCCS volunteer awards selec- satisfaction to be recognized tion committee, said he feels and to know what he or she it’s important for service does has value and is impor- Lance Cpl . Alesha R. Guard members and base patrons to tant,” Gardner said. “Our Representatives of 29 units and organizations from Marine Corps Base Hawaii were recognized at the Volunteer Recognition Ceremony in give their time to others celebration of National Volunteer Appreciation Week at Kahuna's Ballroom April 23. Marines [and Sailors] are the because volunteering can MCBH core volunteer force. bring people with diverse backgrounds togeth- a wide variety of events, organizations, and the year. They are out there in the community, not for er and help build communities. agencies both on base and in the local commu- Cheri Lewallen, a mentor for Lifestyle, glory or fame, [but] because they care their vol- Before awards were presented, Dana Mollet, nity including the Adopt-A-Highway program, Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills, unteering efforts can and do make a difference MCCS case worker, read this year’s All-Marine the Windward Alliance Clean-up, Habitat for was nominated by LINKS and 1st Battalion, 3rd in someone or some child’s life.” message regarding Volunteer Appreciation Humanity, the Adopt-A-School Program and Marine Regiment, and was chosen as second Gardner said he has volunteered for more Week, which states, “Marine Corps volunteers many others, according to their citation. runner up. Sergeant Tracie Mahan, nominated than 40 years and never tires of seeing the smil- are the elite few who put community first … Gardner said he feels it’s important to by Combat Logistics Battalion 3, was picked as ing faces of strangers after helping them during They recognize that if the Marine and their acknowledge the volunteer efforts of the base first runner up. Both Lewallen and Mahan a difficult time in their life. family are not ready, readiness suffers … Our units as a way to thank them for their collabo- received commanding officer’s Certificates of He hopes through sharing the stories of the volunteers recognize they are an important rated effort to give back their community. Appreciation for their efforts. of the MCB Hawaii volunteers, others will be piece of our community and, through the “There isn't a volunteer that I know who vol- The recipient of the 2009 Volunteer of the inspired to carry on the Corps’ tradition of giv- strength of their convictions and knowledge of unteers so that he or she could be recognized Year Award was Gunnery Sgt. Frank Dugger, ing to others in need.

“Race to Witch Mountain“ Today at 7:15 p.m. “Last House on the Left“ Today at 9:45 p.m. “12 Rounds” Saturday at 7:15 p.m. MMOVIEOVIE TTIMESIMES “Watchmen” *Saturday at 9:30 p.m. Prices: All shows are $3 for adults and $2 for “Monsters Vs. Aliens” Sunday at 2 p.m. children. “Watchman” Sunday at 6:30 p.m. For ticket pricing, the Base Theater Box Office defines an adult as a patron “Last House on the Left” Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. 12 and older and defines a child as a patron from 6 to 11. Children 5 and younger are admitted free “Monsters Vs. Aliens” Friday at 7:15 p.m. of charge. Parents must purchase tickets for R-rated movies in person at the box office for children 16 and younger. Patrons must present their military identification card when purchasing tickets. “12 Rounds” Friday at 9:45 p.m. Call 254-7642 for recorded information. Sneak Preview Policy: One hour and 45 minutes prior to the movie, tickets will be issued to first priority patrons waiting in line, then second and third priority patrons. In an effort to prevent piracy, the following security measures will be enforced on base for sneak preview screenings: bag For more information about the theater’s schedule and to check movie times, checks, confiscation of cameras or cell phones with picture taking capability (items will be returned after screening), mag- call the Movie Hotline at 254-7642. netometer warning, audience scanning with night vision goggles during screening. The Base Theater and film companies thank you in advance for your cooperation and hope you will enjoy the show. For recorded information, call the Base Theater at 254-7642. HAWAII MARINE MAY 1, 2009 • C-5 Word to Pass Aboard MCB Hawaii In the Community

Test of Adult Basic Education Base Theater from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 8 GriefShare at First Presbyterian “Divorce Care” May 4 Public Laws 101-510 and 107-103 Church of Honolulu at require all transitioning service This testing is scheduled to Koolau Golf Course Divorce can hurt, make you mad, This test, scheduled to begin at members to attend a TAP seminar begin at 7:45 a.m. in building 220, cause depression, but there is help 7:45 a.m. in building 220, class- prior to separation. classroom A. If you have lost someone through available to discover there is live and room A, is designed to measure Unit commanders are evaluated This testing is by appointment death, and are feeling the need of a joy after divorce basic academic skills commonly on their compliance with the law. only and available to military per- welcoming support group in a healing Nationally recognized and required for adult education pro- Separating service members may sonnel only. environment, GriefShare may be for acclaimed program “Divorce grams. The 90-minute test meas- attend a seminar within one year of College-level entrance exams are you. Care” meets Thursday evenings from ures reading comprehension, lan- separation date, but must attend required by some schools and to Practical advise, loving support, as 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian guage, spelling and math skills. NLT than 90 days prior to separa- apply for officer commissioning well as emotional and spiritual guid- Church of Honolulu at Koolau Golf Open to active duty, family tion date. programs. ance are important areas covered in Course, 45-550 Kionaole Rd., members and DoD civilians. Primary point of contact for The first SAT or ACT is free for DVD presentations, prayer and discus- Kaneohe. For more information call Maria securing a slot is the Unit active duty. A $30 feeis required for sions. This series is for anyone going Fullenwider at 257-2158. Transition Counselor. each additional test. This is a nationally recognized and through the pain, disappointment, For more information call Ric For more information call Maria acclaimed program to help you move challenge and/or anger and stress of Budget for Baby Class Paguio at 257-7790. Fullenwider at 257-2158. from grief to joy. divorce. 1st and 3rd Mondays It will be repeated, so you may join The program offers a welcoming Defense Language Proficience DEFY Summer Camp at any time, and attend more than one and non-judgemental place to learn The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Test (DLPT) IV July 7-17 series. about the process of growing out of Society offers a free class every first May 5-6 All religions are welcome to attend divorce, dealing with old and new rela- and third Monday each month in The Department of Defense’s the group. tionships, and practical tools for going Bldg 4016 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. to This test is scheduled to start at Drug Education fo Youth program, Meetings are on Sundays from 11 through the process. expecting parents. 7:45 a.m. in building 220, class- or DEFY, is hosting a free summer a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church located at All religions are welcome and ses- This free class will provide infor- room A. camp. 45-550 Kionaole Road in Kaneohe. sions are free with a $10 registration mation on budgeting for new baby, Marines qualified to receive for- DEFY produces kids with strong Signs for the church are posted on and workbook fee. common baby expenses, visiting eign language proficiency pay are character, delivers leadership and Kamehameha Highway near the H-3 The program will be repeated in nurse program and much more. required to take this test annually. life skills training for youths and overpass. future sessions and may be attended For more information, please Two days of testing is required. gives them the confidence to The sessions are free with an more than once. call 257-1972. Those who wish to participate must engage in positive, healthy optional $10 fee for a workbook. You can join at anytime and free register in advance. Open to all lifestyles. Free childcare is available with childcare is available. Transition Assistance active duty personnel. Call Petty Officer 1st Class advance notice. Please call Al and Marsha Coscina at Program (TAP) seminar For more information call Maria Latasha Jones at 477-9327 to regis- Please call the church at 532-1111 254-3136 with any questions or to get May 4-7 Fullenwider at 257-2158. ter or for more information. or contact Lee Alden Johnson at 226- directions to the church. Registration is on a first come, 7511 for additional information on Please leave a voicemail message for This seminar will be held in the ACT testing first served basis. the group. a return call. Lanikai Elementary Public Charter School Openings Lanikai Elementary in Kailua has openings for 5th and 6th Grade for the 2009-2010 school year.

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To get your student prepared for the next level, call 266-7844 ext. 222 today. C-6 • MAY 1, 2009 HAWAII MARINE At Anderson Dirty Rice Community Events Calico Corn Simmered Peas Bishop Festival Lanikai evening concert New Baby Expo Hall Dining and Carrots Bishop Museum presents a Lanikai Elementary will The 2009 New Baby Expo festival that salutes the troops host its 11th annual Concert is coming to the Blaisdell Wednesday on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 5 Under the Stars on Saturday, Center May 16-17 from 10 Facility Lunch p.m. with free admission for May 9, from 5 p.m. until 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days. If you Tomato Soup military. The all-day event will p.m. on the school’s campus are having a new bundle of Chicken and include Hawaiian artisans and in Kailua. Open to the public, joy, check out what new prod- Cream of Steamed Rice Rice Soup crafters, games, keiki activi- this music and art festival will ucts and clothes you can get Potato Glazed Carrots Pork Chop Suey ties, hula performances, and include delicious food, a stu- for your special someone. An Chowder Simmered Black Baked Tuna demonstrations of lua -- the dent art gallery show, vendor admission is charged. Today Vegetable Soup Eye Peas and Noodles art of the Hawaiian warrior. booths, a silent auction and Lunch Beef Cordon Bleu Dinner Shrimp Fried Rice Visit http://www.bishop live local music. North Shore triathlon Minestrone Soup Tropical Pork Chops Cream of Fried Cabbage museum.org. The concert will feature Challenge yourself on June Chicken Noodle Soup Boiled Egg Noodles Mushroom Soup Club Spinach local music by John Cruz, 7 to a 400-meter swim, 10- Roast Turkey Orange Rice Bean with Bacon Soup Dinner Cinco de Mayo Manawa Elua, Kawika mile bike race and three-mile Caribbean Catfish Club Spinach Swiss Steak Tomato Soup The Arts District celebrates Kahiapo, Buckz Boyz, Tell run in the Bike Factory’s North Steamed Rice Cauliflower Au Gratin w/ Tomato Sauce Chicken Rice Soup the Food, Music and Dance of Mama and the Le Jardin Jazz Shore Triathlon. The swim Garlic Roasted Potato Lunch Lemon Baked Swedish Meatballs Mexico! Cinco de Mayo Street Band, emceed by Maleko from begins and ends at Mokuleia Wedges Beef Noodle Soup Fish Fillets Chicken Breast w/ Festival will be held Tuesday Star 101.9. Beach Park. The bicycle transi- French Fried Cream of Lyonnaise Potatoes Alfredo Sauce at Nuuanu and Hotel Streets, tion is at the west end of the Cauliflower Broccoli Soup Rice Pilaf Steamed Rice from 6-9 p.m. Special military Weed Warriors Wanted park. Turn left on to Simmered Mixed Teriyaki Chicken Southern Style rate is only $1. Entertainment Come join community vol- Farrington Highway and ride Vegetables Salisbury Steak Green Beans Thursday will include Son Caribe Salsa unteers and Base north to a turnaround point Dinner Mashed Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Lunch Band, Latin Amigos, Espiritu Environmental staff May 9 to above the Waialua High Minestrone Soup Steamed Rice Tomato Soup Libre, Santana Tribute Band, remove mangrove and rubbish School. Chicken Noodle Soup Simmered Carrots Tuesday Chicken and Mexican flower girls and local from habitats on base. Atheletes then return to the Sauerbraten Simmered Lima Beans Lunch Rice Soup DJs. Food and exhibits will be See up-close and learn beach park where the run Baked Stuffed Fish Dinner Manhattan clam Pork Chop Suey all over the streets. about native plants and birds. begins and goes west to a turn- Scalloped Potatoes Beef Noodle Soup chowder Baked Tuna For more information, visit You can help make a differ- around point 1.5 miles out. Noodles Jefferson Cream of Spit Pea and and Noodles http://www.artswithaloha.co ence! The event begins at 6 a.m. Green Beans Broccoli Soup Ham Soup Shrimp Fried Rice m. Meet at H-3 Gate Visitor Call Chris at 372-8885 for Creole Summer Honey Ginger Caribbean Chicken Fried Cabbage Parking Lot at 8:30 a.m. more details. Squash Chicken Breast Club Spinach Dolphin Sightings MCBH provides gloves and Hungarian Goulash Chili Macaroni During the first week of tools, but wear old clothes. Arboretum Tours Saturday Wild Rice Italian Roasted Dinner May each year, large amounts Call Lance Bookless at (All year, each Tuesday and Dinner Simmered Green Potatoes Tomato Soup of dolphins gather and swim 257-7000 for information. Saturday, except holidays) Cream of Beans Grilled Cheese Chicken and Rice in a large spiral pattern. No Enjoy the sights and sounds of Chicken Soup Simmered Corn French Fried Okra Soup one knows exactly why this Pet Expo the Lyon Arboretum, Beef Barley Soup Chicken Gravy Cauliflower Au Gratin Swedish Meatballs happens. The Hawaii Pet Expo and University of Hawaii. Beef Stew Dinner Chicken Breast w/ Join Hawaiian marine biol- Pupy Match is coming to the Knowledgeable guides will Pork Chop Mexicana Monday Manhattan Clam Alfredo Sauce ogists this spring as they ven- Blaisdell Center May 9-10 share highlights of the Butter Egg Noodles Lunch Chowder Steamed Rice ture out to research this from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. both Arboretum collections. Tours Spanish Rice Cream of Spit Pea and Buttered Egg strange phenomenon. days. are Tuesday 10-11:30 a.m. and Mexican Corn Mushroom Soup Ham Soup Noodles On May 6, they will com- The expo seeks to encour- Saturday 1-2:30 p.m. Simmered Peas Bean with Bacon Soup Baked Stuffed Simmered Brussels bine dolphin encounters with age responsible pet ownership Registration is required and a Chicken Adobo Pork Chops Sprouts a pre-dawn meteor shower. and strengthen the unique tour donation of $2.50 is Sunday Pepper Steak Turkey Pot Pie Simmered Summer Visit http://www.sail- bond between people and requested. Dinner Buttered Egg Noodles Boiled Egg Noodles Squash hawaii.com for reservation their pets through educational Call 988-0456 for informa- *Assorted desserts will be served at each meal information. displays and interaction. tion. Volunteer Opportunities

Reaching out to help one another Zoo Volunteers Needed Quick Facts: At camp, volunteer counselors work one-on-one BagMay 2, 10 a.m.Sale - 2 p.m. On June 6, the 4th Annual USO/Honolulu Zoo Society with a child that has a neuromuscular disease, providing care, Military Appreciation Day will need more than 200 volunteers. close supervision and attention. Counselors push wheelchairs, On Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. - 2 Spouses and older children are welcome and T-shirts will be lift and carry youngsters, and even "bunk down" near their p.m., the Thrift Store will be holding its provided. Volunteer hours are 8 - 11:30 a.m., 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., campers so they can help them during the night. Above all, they monthly Bag Sale. or the full day. Some tasks include: parking support, gate recep- become a youngster's friend for a week - and sometimes for a As many items that fit into a large tion, keiki activities and concessions. Free shirt for volunteers. lifetime.This camp is scheduled from June 6-12. brown paper bag may be purchased for For more info and to volunteer contact Master Sgt. Jacobs by For more information contact Jennifer Li at 593-4454. only $5 (excluding items from front glass May 22 at 449-2250 or by e-mail at case or otherwise specially marked). [email protected]. The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Needs You Active Duty ID must be shown for pur- Want to give back or make a difference? Become a volunteer Camp counselors needed with the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. chase of military uniforms. Are you ready for the most inspiring week of your life? We They are continually looking for volunteers to assist in office Please call the Thrift Store at 254-0841 want you for Muscular Dystrophy Association Summer Camp! duties, planning events, knitting, casework and more. Help for more information or just stop by Pless One week at camp = 140 hours of Community Service + them help you! Hall on 3rd St. for some great deals. Making an impact forever for a young child For more information call 257-1972. HAWAII MARINE MAY 1, 2009 • C-7

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Teacher Appreciation Week Josie Garrett, Kaylee Gayhart, William Thompson and Nathen between states. Deployed spouses can view how their child is Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Students and parents Kazmierczak -- individual works to be published in national “2008- doing on the standards. The website gives parents a quick 30- should watch for flyers to participate in various events honoring 2009 Young Poet’s Collection” item assessment on each Hawaii state reading or math standard. Mokapu’s teachers. Stroll the halls to see the “Walk of Fame,” Armando Elizaide -- Dept. of Education’s “50th Anniversary of It automatically scores the quiz and provides a percentage-right featuring handwritten thoughts from Mokapu students about Statehood Calendar Contest”. score for each topic within that benchmark. their teachers. The week will culminate with a taco bar lunch- Congratulations to all of the winners! If you click on the topic it will provide a link to a customized, eon for teachers on May 8. A flyer has been sent home detailing colorful, web-based tutorial for the student. requested donations for the luncheon. Please contact PTA at Kindergarten Registration Parents can register their children at this website to provide [email protected] for more information. Mokapu Elementary School is accepting registrations for the them with the remedial or enrichment help their child needs. 2009-2010 school year for incoming kindergarten students. The grade level, automatically determined from a child's birth- PTA Meeting The hours of registration are 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Monday- date, can be adjusted. The final general PTA meeting of the year is Thurs., May 14, at Friday in the school office. 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Please ask to see the registrar. The following documents are Health Room Needs Clothes Next year’s officers will be elected as part of the agenda. All are required: The health room at Mokapu is in need of kids’ clothes, all welcome to attend. 1) health records (Form 14), including a physical and TB kinds and all sizes. clearance card The clothes are given to kids who have need of replacement Choir Performance 2) birth certificate, the original or certified copy. Child must clothes during the school day. Mokapu Elementary School’s choir will hold a spring per- be 5 years of age by Dec. 31. Especially needed are new underwear and inexpensive flip- formance on Wednesday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. 3) proof of current address (e.g. a utility bill or housing agree- flops. Bring the items to the health room at any time during the All are invited to attend. Admission is free. ment) school day. 4) legal documents if there are changes to your child's name Please call the health room at 254-7968 for more informa- Congratulations or custody/guardian arrangements. tion. Mokapu Elementary School recognizes the following students for their award-winning art and writing submissions in nation- Web site Tool for Standards Three for Me al, state and local competitions. A great tool for students of all reading and math levels to PTA is sponsoring the “Three for Me” volunteer program at David Cates and Kaeleigh Miller -- “Aloha Care Calendar work with kids on meeting and exceeding reading and math the school. Each parent is encouraged to volunteer at least three Contest” standards can be found at http://soarathome.com. hours at the school during the entire year. D aniel Murphy and Savannah Rice -- Hawaii Education Struggling and gifted students alike can benefit from this site, Parents interested should fill out a blue commitment card Association “Write On” contest sponsored by the Deptartment of Defense through a worldwide (available at the front office or by contacting PTA at Gabby Salzman -- NOAA’s “Hawaii Humpback Whale Ocean two-year grant, and funded by the Military Impacted Schools [email protected]). Poetry Contenst” Association with the Princeton Review, Houghton Mifflin Skills When their hours are completed, their names will go on a Elizabeth Anderson, Chase Miller, Melanie Galindo, Susanne Tutor, and the University of Northern Iowa. blue star to be added to the “Walk of Fame” in the school hall- Cristo, Ivory Warthen, Tomas Marquez, Michelle Cisneros, There are parent video trainings on certain math topics for way. Stars are added on a monthly basis. Charlotte McGehee, Junior Salazar, Joey Baker, Takota Whitfield, parents. Parents can also compare standards at each grade level Thank you for investing in your children!