A-2 | JUNE 30, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY COMMENTARY We want to hear from you... Army must keep in touch with ‘Joe Average’ The Hawaii Army Weekly DAVID W. KUHNS SR. they have to do is drive out the main gate. Democracies have always depended on comes because the Army and its sister welcomes articles from Army or- In this time of a professional Army, it conscription, the draft, to fill the ranks of services have shown they are good at ganizations, announcements from Army News Service might be easy to lose that connection. The their armies during war and usually during their jobs, certainly, but also because rarely the general public about communi- Once again, all the major national polls pace in the Army is pretty intense. Units all peace, too. Otherwise, their ranks have have those in our nation’s uniforms ever ty events of interest to the military are reporting that the military services are seem to be preparing to deploy, deployed or slipped to small cadres that barely stayed questioned the authority of the civilians community, and letters and com- the most trusted institutions in the United mentaries. recovering from a recent deployment. There prepared for the next mobilization, when they serve. Only the lunatic fringes seri- If you have newsworthy ideas or States. is no time out; few opportunities to get they would train a new wave of citizen ously consider anyone in the Army, the stories you’d like to write, After recently celebrating the Army’s away from the green machine and just be Soldiers. Navy, the Air Force or the Marines a threat coordinate with the managing 231st birthday, it is pleasant to know that the one of the guys. But a professional Army — especially one to the civilian institutions that run the coun- editor at 655-4816, or e-mail service we are all part of is held in such high That is the case even for civilian workers that is isolated from the population it pro- try. editor@hawaiiarmyweek ly.com. esteem. But after a brief period of self-con- on post. Tight budgets mean more has to be tects — could easily transform into a mili- We would all do well to stay connected to The editorial deadline for gratulations, it would be well for us all to re- done with fewer people. Everyone feels the tary class, one with more allegiance to its that off-post world. That trust is a valuable articles and announcements is the flect on the implications. Friday prior to Friday publications. pressure. own members than to the rest of the nation’s commodity. It means having the support Prior coordination is mandatory. Having that degree of trust from the With all that, it would be easy to stay people. needed to accomplish the mission, knowing Articles must be text or Word American people implies an awesome re- within our own Army world — easy, but Sound far-fetched? Look around the families are cared for when Soldiers de- files with complete information, no sponsibility. If people are going to place dangerous. world and think of how many nations ploy, and knowing there is a welcoming abbreviations; accompanying that degree of trust in you, you better live In the history of the world, since our na- must think of their militaries when community to turn to when that career in photographs must be digital, high up to expectations. tion’s founding, effective, professional mil- considering political power. That the uniform is over. resolution, jpeg files with captions That is the secret of the Army, I think. itaries have rarely been associated with military isn’t considered a political force And it is always good to remind yourself and bylines. We are answerable to every voter, every The Hawaii Army Weekly is an democracy and freedom. Think about it. here might be one of the most remarkable who the boss is. authorized newspaper and is Joe Average in the nation. Soldiers might There were the British in the 19th century, things about our country and our armed (Editor’s Note: David W. Kuhns Sr. is the published in the interest of the U.S. be remote from the senior levels of their the U.S. now and ... I can’t think of anoth- forces. editor of the Northwest Guardian at Fort Army community in Hawaii. chain of command, but to see the boss, all er case. That high level of trust the polls report Lewis, Wash.) All editorial content of the Hawaii Army Weekly is the responsibility of the U.S. Army, LIGHTNING SPIRIT Hawaii Public Affairs Office, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii 96857. PMO - Did you know Contents of the Hawaii Army Weekly are not necessarily the Becoming an instrument of peace Traffic points are assessed than six but fewer official views of, or endorsed by, against a person’s driver’s license than 12 traffic points the U.S. Government or the Depart- CHAPLAIN (MAJ.) RICHARD BENDORF are pardoned. year in a military for tickets received on post. Points within a six–month ment of the Army. assessed against a person will re- period. This counsel- The Hawaii Army Weekly U.S. Army, Hawaii, Senior Catholic Priest And it is stockade where he main in effect for point accumu- ing or interview is printed by The Honolulu Adver- I would like to share a prayer in dying began questioning lation purposes for 24 consecu- should produce rec- tiser, a private firm in no way that has made a profound impact that we are where God was lead- tive months. ommendations to improve driv- connected with the U.S. Govern- on my life and the lives of many, born to eternal ing him. Infractions and associated er performance. ment, under exclusive written agree- many people who have prayed it. life. Amen. Francis had a kind ment with the U.S. Army, Hawaii. penalties while driving on post • The Soldier in question can It was attributed to St. Francis of This prayer was composed by heart and cared very lit- The Hawaii Army Weekly is include: be required to attend a remedial Assisi, Italy: an anonymous Norman, circa1915. tle for material goods. He fi- published weekly using the offset • Driving under the influence driver training to improve driving Lord make me an instrument This prayer pretty much encap- nally discerned God’s call in his life method of reproduction and has a of an intoxicant performance. of your peace. sulates what Giovanni di Bernar- — to serve the poor and disen- printed circulation of 15,300. If age 21 and older — 14-day • An active duty Soldier can be Everything advertised in this pub- Where there is hatred, done was about, and whoever franchised. After this conversion minimum alcohol rehabilitation referred to an alcohol or drug lication shall be made available for let me sow love; wrote this prayer grasped the he renounced all his worldly pos- program, license suspension for treatment or rehabilitation facil- purchase, use or patronage Where there is injury, pardon; essence of the “Pavarello”, the poor sessions and inheritance and lived 90 days, 48 hours to 5 days of ity for evaluation, counseling or without regard to race, color, Where there is doubt, faith; man of Assisi. for a while as a beggar. religion, sex, national origin, age, community service; treatment for action in all cases in Where there is despair, hope; Francis or Francesco was what Ultimately, Francis founded marital status, physical handicap, If under age 21 — License sus- which alcohol or other drugs are Where there is darkness, light; the locals called him. He was born the Franciscan Order, which is political affiliation, or any other non- in Assisi, Italy in either 1181 or one of the largest religious pension for 180 days, not more a contributing factor to a traffic merit factor of the purchaser, user or And where there is sadness, joy. O divine master, grant that I 1182 of a very wealthy family. orders in the world. The order than 36 hours of community citation, incident or accident. patron. Early on, he was given all the lux- consists of three sub orders service, a fine between $150 to • An individual’s driving priv- The appearance of advertising may not so much seek to be in this publication, including consoled as to console; uries that a boy of his status could and has over 5 million members $500. ileges may be suspended or re- inserts and supplements, does not To be understood, as to under enjoy. But that, apparently, was worldwide. Their preferential op- If under age 18 — Parent or voked as provided by AR 190-5 constitute endorsement by the stand; not where God was calling him. tion is to serve the poor and sup- guardian and individual will at- regardless of whether these im- Department of the Army, or The To be loved as to love. Francis had dreams of becoming port people across the globe who tend an alcohol abuse education provement measures are accom- Honolulu Advertiser, of the firms, For it is in giving that we re- a great Soldier and enlisted for struggle for peace, freedom and and counseling program for not plished. products or services advertised. ceive, several military expeditions with quality of life. more than 10 hours. •Individuals whose driving It is in par- local militias. Around 1201, he Pax Et Bonum! (Peace and all When a Soldier is ticketed, a privileges are suspended or re- doning that we was captured and imprisoned for a good.) copy of the citation is forwarded voked for one violation or an ac- to his or her company com- cumulation of 12 traffic points mander. The commander is re- within 12 consecutive months, Soldiers, as your daily reminder to be quired to take action and for- or 18 traffic points within 24 Commander safe, place a “red dot” on your wristwatch. ward the result to the provost consecutive months will be noti- Maj. Gen. Benjamin R. Mixon Remember, a division training holiday marshal. fied in writing through official will be awarded for the first 100 consec- DoD civilians can be cited as channels. Public Affairs Officer 38 days utive days with no accidental fatalities. well. The citation will be for- •Any revocation based on traf- Troy Griffin warded to their supervisor for ac- fic points must be no less than six tion. months. In all cases, Soldiers Command Information Officer since last fatal accident Be safe. Tropic Lightning!

As of 6/21/06 The punishments can range must successfully complete a re- Ed Aber-Song from verbal counseling to Article medial driver training course be- 15's (nonjudicial punishment). fore driving privileges are rein- [email protected] The post commander can use stated. Managing Editor the following driving improve- A longer period can be im- ment measures: posed on the basis of an indi- Aiko Rose Brum • An advisory letter will be vidual’s overall driving record [email protected] sent through the unit command- considering the frequency, fla- er or supervisor to any person grancy, severity of moving vio- Assistant Editor who has acquired six traffic lations, and the response to pre- Jeremy S. Buddemeier points within a six–monthperiod. vious driver improvement meas- • A counseling or driver im- ures. [email protected] provement interview, conducted (Editor’s Note: Information Pau Hana Editor by the unit commander, of any gathered from Army Regulation person who has acquired more 190-5.) Christa B. Thomas [email protected] Infractions and traffic points [email protected] Infraction Points on license

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ERIC S. BARTELT year of this new Army-wide program, as to keep pace with their civilian counter- the Army in terms of professional devel- reserves or in the Reserves, so it is a small Army News Service 352 USMA cadets – 40 percent of the parts. opment than comparable monetary in- price to pay,” said program enrollee Cadet WEST POINT, N.Y. — A new program class – signed up to participate. Two hun- “Most cadets graduate with the inten- centives.” 1st Class Michael Wisser, who hopes to go offering future commissioned officers the dred fifty-seven USMA cadets chose the tion of serving as a company command- Class of 2006 cadets said they are hap- to Duke or the University of Pennsylvania. choice of graduate school, particular graduate school option. er. This takes them out to 7 or 8 years of py that after several years of active serv- “After that, I pay three months (of active branch or a particular post in exchange for “It’s been a tremendous success that ex- service, so the cost of signing up for this ice they can continue their education at duty service) for a month of school – that three more years of active-duty service ceeded our expectations,” said Maj. David program is next to nothing for these top-notch universities and still serve in the is a great deal.” drew an enthusiastic response from 600 of Lyle, the deputy director of the Office of cadets,” he said. Army. One question that may enter some this years cadets from the U.S. Military Economic Manpower and Analysis. “We “Moreover, when they sign up for grad- “Education is very important to me cadets’ minds is the uncertain future of Academy and Reserve Officer Training estimated that about 150 cadets would be uate school before they are commissioned, (and) during those three years of service more deployments to far-off lands in ex- Corps. willing to participate in this program. The they have much greater certainty about prior to graduate school I should have change for the promise of an even high- Army officials said the results of the Of- Army gave USMA 300 graduate school their chances of getting graduate school in the opportunity to take a command,” said er education. ficer Career Satisfaction Incentive Pro- slots and to see West Point fill nearly all of the future,” he added. Cadet 1st Class Brandon Archuleta, who “Right now, cadets know they’re going gram have been remarkable and, by bal- these slots with 257 cadets signing up is a With the continuing nature of the war took the graduate school option and would to get combat experience and that they ancing the force, will save money as well tremendously positive response.” on terrorism, Lyle said the Army requires like to pursue a Master’s in Public Ad- will be doing something noble,” Lyle said. as create better-trained officers with a “By providing these incentives, the the type of high-potential and high-per- ministration. “Having (company com- “More and more cadets are coming here, wider range of skills. Army is supporting the superintendent’s forming officers West Point produces. mand) makes me very marketable in the not for themselves, but to do something Starting with the class that graduated recent change to the mission statement, “These officers have a lot of opportu- private sector.” bigger for the Army. I don’t know if it’s this spring, year group 2006, the Army is calling for a career of professional excel- nities in the civilian sector, and the Army Some cadets see adding three years of 9/11, but they really seem to be in tune offering 300 USMA cadets and 300 ROTC lence and service to the nation,” Lyle now has incentives that are competitive active-duty service in exchange for grad- with doing something important for the three- and four-year Scholarship and Dis- added. “It is a lot easier for officers to with what civilian firms offer,” Lyle said. uate school as a good deal. nation.” tinguished Military Graduate cadets, the think about staying in the Army when “Graduate education is important to this “It’s more than a fair trade off. The (Editor’s Note: Eric S. Bartelt is assis- opportunity to attend graduate school. they know they will be able to update generation. It is more important to them three years of extra active-duty service are tant editor for “On Point” at the U.S. Mil- West Point was successful in the initial their skill set halfway through their career than money, and it is also worth more to years I would have spent on inactive ready itary Academy.) A-4 | JUNE 30, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS & COMMENTARY Tough times breed great opportunities BRIG. GEN. JOHN A. MACDONALD resolved by strategically changing our Installation Management Agency fundamental notion of what installa- In the month I've been privileged to tions are and the services they provide. serve as the director of the Installation Next year's projected funding picture looks very much like this year, only we Management Agency (IMA), I've may get somewhat become acutely aware of what you're all less. That trend going through on our great installa- means our only tions as we work through some truly recourse is to plan daunting funding challenges. It may for it and try to in- not help much, you need to know we crease the level of understand and appreciate the sacri- predictability. fices you make, and the really hard The Army lead- decisions your leaders make every day ership is very aware in the interest of providing the most of our dilemma, critical services to our customers. The Macdonald and at the same Chief of Staff of the Army, General time is committed to Peter J. Schoomaker, has declared, "Our providing a high standard of living for installations are our flagships." Soldiers and family members. If that Courtesy photo This drives home the tremendous sounds contradictory, it's not. It means importance of our installations to Army that our leaders are taking a hard look Student representatives from each team carry their colors as part of Hawaii’s Drug Education for Youth Program (DEFY) last year. At readiness. The IMA stands on point to at what installations should be and how the two-week summer camp, children learn to cooperate as a team with their peers and how to say “no” to drugs. support this effort through SERVICE: they should do their business. They are Stewardship, Efficiency, Respect, asking IMA and the garrison com- Vision, Integrity, Consistency and manders to lead the way because we are Program teaches kids to say ‘no’ to drugs Empowerment. the experts. It would be great to tell you the situ- So the installation world is in transi- PVT.2 NICOLE R. GOODRICH sists of a monthly meeting and a two- are,” said Petty Officer 1st Class ation will get better now that the long- tion, just like the rest of the Army. And, 17th Public Affairs Detachment week-long summer camp. Peggy Cayton, DEFY program manager. awaited supplemental appropriation is like the rest of the Army, we are at war, Wheeler Middle School is the new home “This summer is going to be fun. The approved and distributed. Quite simply, and support for the war effort will be all There are many drug prevention pro- of the DEFY summer camp. During the children love the program and we have a we still have a hard road ahead of us. of our top priority. As difficult and frus- grams geared towards youth that have the camp, children will be able to conduct lot of fun stuff planned this year.” The The funding IMA received from the sup- trating as it is right now, this is a great goal of preventing future use of illegal physical fitness training as well as learn Cayton husband-wife duo has been coor- plemental was reimbursement for the time to be in the installation manage- and addicting substances. The Drug how to fold the American flag, said Navy dinating the program for a combined five OMA dollars we contributed this year in ment business because we are on the Education for Youth Program (DEFY) is a Petty Officer 1st Class Troy Cayton, direct years. support of the global war on terror. front lines of shaping the Army instal- Navy-funded, yearlong program that support and DEFY assistant program man- The nation-wide program was previ- As we've said very publicly, we are lations of the future. It doesn't get more teaches children in the community, ager. ously offered only for the Navy and Ma- still more than $500 million short of important than that. ranging from ages eight to 18, about the “Movies will also be shown to help stop rine Corps, but has expanded to include the successfully completing the fiscal year at We will keep you informed of coming our current rate of expenditure. There is dangerous and harmful effects of drug peer pressure and drug use,” he said. “The Army and the Air Force. events and will do everything in our no more money coming to us, so we use. movies cover everything from illegal drugs Formal enrollment for the program has power to mitigate the impact on the in- DEFY allows children to get hands-on to alcohol and even tobacco.” passed, but parents can still contact Troy have to spend less to get through the stallations. Do your best to ensure your fiscal year. Garrison commanders and communities are well informed and well experience in how to work with their peers “The program is meant to help kids, Cayton at 781-2198 to sign up. staffs still have hard decisions to make, supported within available resources. and cooperate as a team, while learning especially the ones who have been “We hope to recruit at least 60 children and we anticipate a level of austerity for Thanks to all of you — members of the how to say no to drugs. The program con- sheltered, to know exactly what drugs for this year’s program,” Troy Cayton said. the foreseeable future that is unprece- IMA team for your unflagging dedica- dented in memory. tion to our customers during this trying The shortfall in funding for installa- time. Thanks also to our customers — tions will not be resolved by finding Soldiers and your families, senior mis- extra millions or billions of dollars each sion commanders, installation tenant year to rescue us from insolvency — activities, members of installation the trend is very much in the other communities — for supporting us as we direction. The situation will only be work through the current challenges. NEWS HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY JUNE 30, 2006 | A-5 ACS offers assistance to job-hunting family members Story and Photo by Sears Logistics Services Inc., Adecco, and MEGAN STAHL SMITH more have vowed to give Army spouses Staff Writer priority during the hiring process. Other The Army Community Service office local and national companies, including (ACS) offers assistance to family mem- other staffing agencies, are members of the bers searching for employment through partnership. the Employment Readiness Program. Bolosan understands that family mem- Alohalinda Bolosan heads the program bers have many concerns associated with and leads weekly workshops that guide job their job search, however, the program hunters toward success. During the 90- offers many solutions and alternatives. minute workshop, attendees learn about For instance, a concern shared by many many free resources offered by the ACS is lack of transportation. Oahu’s “The Bus” that can help in their job search. These re- has wide-ranging routes with a bus stop sources include assistance in building a re- just outside of Schofield Barracks. Em- sume packet, software tutorials and com- ployees can opt to ride “The Bus” to near- puter classes for all levels of experience, ly any job site. one-on-one career and financial plan- If family members decide to take that ning, countless job listings, and valuable route, they may be able to find employers contacts. who encourage the use of public trans- During the workshop, attendees get tips portation by covering the cost of a on putting their best foot forward. bus pass or by providing carpooling pro- Bolosan suggested taking steps such as grams. recording professional greetings on one’s If childcare is a concern, Bolosan ad- voice mail, dressing professionally for job vised getting it assistance through fami- interviews, and researching the company ly child care or the child care centers be- prior to an interview. If questions arise fore beginning the job search, so last- while preparing for an interview, a quick minute interviews and immediate start call to the company’s secretary can be dates are not a problem. very informative, giving the interviewee That’s a mouthful — Erlinda Vergara (right) assists Lt. Col. Sung Y. Lee in a procedure on Spc. Tamika Green. Vergara learned of the In addition to the weekly workshop knowledge needed to impress potential dental assistant position while she worked as a volunteer at the Army Community Service office. for job hunters, many other employment- employers. related classes are offered at the ACS. Job hunters can also build skills and Hawaii. Within five days of completing the Bolosan has seen many success stories Job hunters can explore possible ca- Upcoming classes include: 10 Steps to gain experience through the various vol- seven-month program, she landed a job as over the years, just like Vergara. reers within companies or staffing agen- Federal Employment, Creating a Winning unteer assignments offered through ACS. a dental assistant. Currently serving Sol- “If you want to get ahead in your job cies that have signed an agreement with Resume, Starting a Small Business, and Erlinda Vergara was volunteering with diers at the Schofield Dental Clinic, Ver- search, you should attend the ACS week- the Army Spouse Employment Partnership Tips for a Successful Interview. the ACS when she learned about the Den- gara loves her job and enjoys working ly employment orientation. This work- (ASEP). Through this partnership, com- For more information on these classes tal Assisting Program offered by the on post, giving her more time with her shop is the first step in helping you find panies located on Oahu such as Army as well as the other services offered by the American Red Cross and DENTAC of husband, Staff Sgt. Allan Vergara. the job you want,” Bolosan said. and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), ACS, call (808) 655-4227. Deployment run set for July 6 Maj. Gen. Benjamin Mixon, the commanding general of Run Route 25th Infantry Division and U.S. Army, Hawaii, will lead the 25th ID on a 4.8-mile run July 6, starting at 6:30 a.m. Start – Sills Field near Richardson Pool Family members are invited and encouraged to partici- 1. Right onto Cadet Sheridan Road pate along the run route as spectators and may position 2. Right onto Trimble Road (across AAFES military cloth- themselves anywhere along the route, including the area in ing sales) front of Fernandez Hall for the “Pass in Review.” 3. Merge onto Foote Avenue (near “D” quad) Units will have varying starting positions along route, fin- 4. Left onto Meigs Ave (near Shoppette and post office) ishing at their starting point: 5. Left onto Waianae Avenue (across General’s Loop) • Command Group (USAG-HI, 1101st GSU and 25th 6. Left onto Ayers Avenue (across Hale Kula Elementary ASOS) and Special Troops Battalion starts at Sills Field School) • 2nd Stryker Brigade starts on Trimble, between Heard 7. Left onto Cadet Sheridan Road (near Post Chapel) Street and Meigs Avenue 8. Right onto Trimble Road (across AAFES military cloth- • 3rd Infantry Brigade starts on Trimble, between ing sales) Humphries Road and Foote Avenue 9. U-turn at Carpenter Street continuing on Trimble • 556th Personnel Support Battalion starts on Ayers Av- Road (across Solomon Elementary School) enue, between Waianae Avenue and Hamilton Field. 10. Right onto Cadet Sheridan Road • 45th Corps Support Group starts on Ayers Avenue, be- 11. Left onto Kolekole Avenue returning to unit’s tween Hamilton Field and Cadet Sheridan Road starting point • Military Police Brigade starts on Cadet Sheridan Road, Traffic intersecting with the run route will be halted between Trimble and Kolekole Avenue until the entire procession passes. A-6 | JUNE 30, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY ENVIRONMENT From source to sink: part one of a two-part series on water in the community Schofield-Wheeler well’s history runs deep JEREMY S. BUDDEMEIER Assistant Editor WHEELER ARMY AIR FIELD — At the bottom of a 1,200-foot tunnel lies a pre- cious resource most Soldiers, family mem- bers and the local community will never see, yet can’t live without — the Schofield- Wheeler aquifer. And while the aquifer’s maximum ca- pacity is largely undetermined, it has faith- fully provided water to the Schofield Bar- racks, Wheeler Army Air Field and Hele- mano Military Reservation communities for more than 70 years. Each day nearly five million gallons of water are pumped from the aquifer to Above — Soldiers haul a water cart onto a railroad car circa early 1900s. Prior to storage tanks scattered around various cen- the development of the Schofield-Wheeler well, central Oahu inhabitants had to tral Oahu Army communities. The com- brave the primitive road to Fort Shafter or endure the “hardy” water from the Ku munities draw water from the storage tanks, Tree reservoir. (Photo courtesy of Schofield Barracks’ Tropic Lightning Museum.) which are constantly monitored and ad- Right — Kent Anderson, a Directorate of Public Works water system engineer, justed for demand at the waterplant control motions towards stalagmite formations as Wayde Nakai, waterplant supervisor, center. operates the car in the tunnel leading to the aquifer. The tunnel, which is nearly 1200 As rain trickles down through hundreds feet long and burrows at an angle of 30 degrees, delves nearly 600 feet below the surface of feet of volcanic rock, sediments are re- to the top of the aquifer. moved and the aquifer is replenished. “The volcanic rock acts like a giant filter,” the quality of water being drawn from the ly surprised to find water almost 200 feet Kent Anderson, a Directorate of Public Ku Tree Dam. They needed their own well. above sea level. According to Anderson, it Works water systems engineer, said. “The [Ku Tree] water quality was really is generally thought by hydrologists that the Water can take many years to travel poor,” Scott Daubert, a Tropic Lightning central Oahu water is retained by dam-like from the top of the Waianae range to the Museum technician, said. “Anytime you volcanic dikes. aquifer, he said. On a recent trip down the get water from a reservoir, it’s not the rugged, seven-foot-wide tunnel to the top cleanest.” “The volcanic rock acts like a of the aquifer, Anderson noticed water Anderson echoed similar sentiments but slowly dripping from stalactites on the tun- also mentioned security concerns about giant filter.” nel’s ceiling; he proposed the quick turn- the reservoir and the overarching need for around was probably due to heavy rains the an independent water supply. Kent Anderson past few months. DPW water systems engineer “The water is so clean … 60-70 year-old A well is born pipes are still clean on the inside [and] Nearly two years and $371,571 later, the look almost brand new,” Anderson said. The Schofield-Wheeler well was discov- Schofield-Wheeler well was complete. It However, central Oahu was not always a ered and developed by renowned hydrolo- was the first well in central Oahu. The Ku bastion of pristine, accessible water. gist Dr. Harold T. Stearns. Stearns produced Tree reservoir was no longer used after Prior to the well’s construction in 1938, geologic and hydrographic maps of all the 1938 and was completely drained in 1983. Soldiers drove horse-drawn carts down Hawaiian Islands and even developed sev- In today’s dollars, the well would have cost primitive roads to Fort Shafter or drew wa- eral methods for drawing water from approximately $4.8 million. ter from the Ku Tree reservoir (in the pres- aquifers. (Editor’s Note: The Schofield Barracks’ ent-day East Range on Schofield Barracks). Stearns and company originally intend- Tropic Lightning Museum and Before long, trips to Fort Shafter became ed to drill down to sea level until they hit www.wikipedia.org were sources for this tedious and residents were concerned about fresh water. However, they were pleasant- article.) Jeremy S. Buddemeier | 25th Infantry Public Affairs Tree trimming comes to halt on USAG-HI posts

MODESTO CORDERO desk at 656-1275, and request a serv- housing areas, residents should con- Directorate of Public Works ice order to cordon off the area tinue to contact their community The Directorate of Public Works around the tree to keep people out of centers. (DPW) will not be able to issue de- harms way. Tree trimming safety is everyone’s livery orders to the tree trimming Also, if large tree branches fall, business, and DPW is asking for occupants may submit a service order contracts for all Army installations in “kokua” in helping to keep installa- Hawaii for the rest of fiscal 2006. for pick up and disposal of the tions and people safe during the up- If there are trees that present a branches. possible safety hazard (that is, falling Emergency tree trimming or re- coming months. coconuts or branches), occupants of moval will be evaluated on a case-by- For more information, call Modesto administrative/industrial facilities case basis by the DPW agronomist. Cordero, Department of Public Works should contact the DPW service order For tree trimming in the family operations officer, at 656-1288. NEWS HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY JUNE 30, 2006 | A-7 lic tours July 4 from 3 - 6 p.m. The tour is free. For safety reasons, visitors must wear shorts or pants News Briefs and closed-toed shoes. No skirts, dresses or large CRT Meeting — The Crisis Response Team will bags are allowed aboard the ship. Ship memorabilia meet Friday, June 30, 3 p.m. at the Sgt. Smith will be available for cash purchase only. HMCS Theatre. Topics varying from the role of CRT mem- Vancouver is one of the most advanced warships in bers, how chaplains support CRT, or providing ba- the world and is in Hawaii to take part in RIMPAC sic assistance will be covered. For information, 2006. call Capt. Brownlow at 655-4125. Division Worship Service — The division chap- Patriots Celebration Dinner – The Hawaii lain invites Soldiers, families, and community Foodbank hosts the 11th annual Patriots Celebra- members to join the combined Division Worship tion dinner, June 30 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Service July 9, 6 p.m. at the Main Post Chapel, to honor the Soldiers of the 25th Infantry Division. Schofield Barracks. The service will unite the faith The social hour begins at 6 p.m., with dinner be- community and the division’s chaplains as we pre- ginning at 7:30 p.m. pare for deployments. Childcare will be provided. A Keynote remarks will be given by Maj. Gen. reception will follow the service on the chapel Benjamin R. Mixon. Entertainment will include lanai. For more information, call 655-9303 or 655- patriotic and 1940s-era tunes. 2255. For information on the Patriots Celebration, con- tact Lara Grimm at 836-3600, ext. 223, or [email protected]. Soldiers and spouses Ongoing interested in attending the dinner free should call 655-0760. Army Reserve Opportunities — Are you an ac- tive, Guard, or Reserve Soldiers who wants to con- Road Closure – Wright-Smith Avenue between tinue your Army career but job/school/schedule No veteran left behind at conflicts keep you from attending weekend drill? Or Benjamin Franklin Court and Nathan Hale Court will be closed now through July 28. A new road in- are you leaving active duty and want to continue tersection will be constructed for the Menoher earning points towards retirement? Consider join- Road extension. For more information, call 624- ing points-only Reserve unit to continue your mil- annual Patriot fun walk/run 8201. itary career while maintaining your benefits. Drills are three evenings a month at Fort Shafter Flats. All U.S. VETS eran Left Behind” and all proceeds comes to U.S. Vets – Hawaii is Carrier Tours — A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier will ranks are eligible. Contact Maj. Pepper 655-6192 or News Release will benefit U.S. Vets – Hawaii, a provided immediate housing and is be open on hotel pier, Pearl Harbor, for public Sgt. Maj. James Kahalehoe 228-3323. home for former homeless veterans EWA BEACH — Kevin Barnett assigned to a caseworker who tours July 2. Tour times are 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and the only facility in the state fo- usually walks the beaches, under provides case management servic- and 4 p.m. Each DoD identification card holder can Military Channel Documentary — The Mili- cused on housing homeless vet- bridges, and behind buildings in es, linking the veteran to resources reserve up to six tickets. Visitors must be at least 8 tary Channel is calling on viewers to share their per- erans. search of homeless veterans to within U.S. Vets, at the U.S. De- years old. Tickets are limited and will be given on sonal war diaries. If you’ve served in a combat help, but on July 1, he will be partment of Veterans Affairs, and a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve your zone, the Military Channel wants engaging footage walking to honor his father, a Viet- other community-based organiza- tickets, call the RIMPAC Tour Hotline, 471-5521. of Soldiers and comrades. Selected videos will be nam veteran who became home- tions. If necessary, the caseworker featured in a new television series, “My War Diary” less when he returned from war. also provides psychological and Canadian Ship Tour — HMCS Vancouver, or posted online at www.dsc.discovery.com. For “My father returned from Viet- substance abuse counseling. Vet- berthed at pier B22, Pearl Harbor will open for pub- information, visit the www.discovery.com. nam with a severe case of post- eran also take part in job training traumatic stress disorder,” said Bar- For more information on the services and is assisted with em- nett, a U.S. Vets outreach worker U.S. Vets program, call 682- ployment placement, because with- and Army veteran. 9000 or visit out a job, a veteran cannot achieve “He returned home to a society www.usvetsinc.org. his or her life goals with purpose that didn’t appreciate him, and and dignity. July 2, 1981 such as trucks, jeeps and other equipment as well very few people understood the The event will be officially timed Seventy-eight percent of the vet- • The third annual Underwater Pogo as to marry up to roll on/roll off cargo ships at need to treat his PTSD. That’s how with awards given for all age erans who go through the U.S. Stick races, said to be the only authentic un- anchor. we lost him. At U.S. Vets, all the groups. Participants can register at Vets-Hawaii program find em- derwater pogocross, were held July 4 at Shark’s • In a five-four decision, the U.S. Supreme staff is determined to ensure that www.islandclubhawaii.com or call ployment and 85% remain clean Cove. Court ruled that employers need not allow re- veterans and our Soldiers are al- 682-6051 for more information. and sober during the program and • The Lt. Col. John U.D. Page, a beach dis- servists in the Army Reserve or National Guard ways honored and given the help Race-day registrations are accept- at discharge. charge lighter, returned to Ford Island after un- to make up wages lost due to military training. they need.” ed. The entry fee is $25. U.S. Vets – Hawaii opened in dergoing $2 million modernization and main- The ruling also stated that reservists cannot be Barnett will be one of many “When a Soldier puts on a uni- August 2002 on the de-commis- tenance program in Tacoma, Wash. The largest denied promotions, be discharged or discrimi- walkers and runners participating form they are making a commit- sioned Barbers Point Naval Air ship at the time of its commission in 1958, the nated against because of Reserve component in the 3rd annual Patriot ment to give up their lives to serve Station as a collaboration between Page was designed to beach self-mobile cargo training. Walk/Run, a 5k run held at Iro- us,” said Barnett. “We should nev- the non-profit United States Vet- quois Point Island Club in Ewa er forget that when we see them on erans Initiative and the special Beach, Saturday, July 1 at 8 a.m. the side of the road.” needs housing developer, Cloud- The theme of the event is “No Vet- Each homeless veteran that break Development, LLC. A-8 | JUNE 30, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS Local vendors jockey for commissary shelf space Fritz’s European Bakery, mango jerky and organic popcorn, have thrived for the past five years at organic Deb’s ribs among vendors to grocery stores. grace commissary shelves Taste not, want not Story and Photos by Secret recipes and ingredients aside, JEREMY S. BUDDEMEIER taste was not the only factor on which Assistant Editor vendors had to sell buyers; they also had KO OLINA — Sixty-one local vendors wooed Defense Commissary Agency We try to blend the taste for (DeCA) buyers with their mouth-watering “ wares during the ninth annual Hawaii the local people ... that’s why it’s Food Show at the J. W. Marriot Ihilani Re- working” sort and Spa June 23. From chocolate-covered coffee beans Dane Otani to island cocktail sauces, the vendors’ General Sales manager 800 “ono” products spilled into the for Enjoy Foods atrium of the resort’s Ocean Ballroom. After the show, DeCa buyers decided nine first-time applicants and 140 products prove they could deliver the goods. were worthy of commissary shelves. “The last thing we want is to get a The following day all vendors product on the shelf that customers received feedback on why they were like and be unable to keep it on the or were not chosen. The expo, which is shelf,” said Nixon. organized by the Hawaii chapter of Tracee Lara, a manufacturing rep- the American Logistics Association resentative for “Tropilicious” sorbet, each year, is the only one of its kind in learned this lesson the hard way. Tropi- the U.S. licious had a commissary contract in In 2005, DeCA buyers chose 122 prod- 2003, but lost the contract when they ucts out of more than 500 that were pre- switched distributors to simplify oper- sented. That same year, the agency pur- ations. chased $97 million worth of consumables “The vendor couldn’t get a license to from businesses in Hawaii, 10 percent of sell on base,” Lara said. Now she’s which was produce. Above — Debra Hopkins of "Deb's Ribs and Soul Food" serves up Southern dishes back knocking at the commissary’s “Hawaii has a more unique local mar- such as cheese grits, hush puppies and pecan pie to passers-by during the Ameri- door, trying to get a spot on the shelf. ket than any other region,” said Patrick can Logistics Association's Hawaii Food Show at the Ko Olina resort June 23. Hop- However, even a good distributor Nixon, DeCA’s chief executive officer and kins, who made the cut, was one of 61 vendors competing for Defense Commissary can’t save vendors from the vagaries of acting director. The expo allows buyers to Agency contracts in Hawaii's five commissaries. customer demand. remain up-to-date with new local products Right — Tasters line up for a chance to sample products such as guava bread, DeCA makes use of purchasing and tailor them to customer demand, he scones and bearclaws at the Fritz's European Bakery booth during the Hawaii Food trends every two to three years through said. Show June 23. Fritz's Bakery, which was selected by Defense Commissary Agency a process called “resetting.” Resetting Dane Ontani, general sales manager for buyers this year, was one of nine first-time entrants who obtained a commissary allocates product space on shelves Enjoy foods, was one of the vendors who contract. In all, DeCA buyers chose 140 of the 800 products at the show. based on the relative amount of prod- envisioned his rice crackers and li hing ucts customers purchase. mui seeds adorning the commissary end their jowls with Southern staples such as months ago, Hopkins began serving her provides bread to all the five-star hotels on [The reset] allows us to tailor our caps. cheese grits, hush puppies and her award soul food in stores around the island, in- Oahu, was initially leery of the paper- shelves to the shoppers’ needs,” Richard “We try to blend the taste for the local winning barbecue sauce. Hopkins’ friend, cluding the Schofield Barracks shoppette work. Page, DeCA West’s regional director, said. people … that’s why it’s working,” he said. Dion Scott, solidified the Southern expe- on Foote Avenue. When asked what was “It’s scary (the process) … we thought, One day before the Schofield Barracks’ The company also changed packaging rience with thick blues licks on his Dobro in the hush puppy mix, Hopkins replied, do we really want to take on the military?” commissary reset last week, the for military consumers. “We try to pack- guitar. “Good stuff.” she said. Fritz’s also made the cut. Diamondhead Seafood Company estab- age up in bigger bags so they can bring Hopkins attempted to break into Hopkins wasn’t the only one with a se- Two booths away, Irina Southwell, the lished a free-standing fish market home a little taste of Hawaiian culture,” he the commissary market five years cret recipe at the show. vice president of operations for Aloha Su- kiosk. According to Anthony Carlos, the said. ago; this year she made the cut. In First time entrant Fritz’s European Bak- perfoods, LLC, echoed similar sentiments. company’s retail manager, a similar kiosk Other businesses, though locally owned, 2001, “She wasn’t properly bottled,” ery has a secret ingredient routinely “We resisted for a while,” she said, re- has been doing “very well” for the past offered fare that was anything but “local- Steve Gentry, Hopkins’ business manager, shipped from Germany that is only known ferring to the company’s mom-and-pop two months at the Pearl Harbor commis- kine grinds.” said. “I was jus’ feedin’ people then,” Hop- by the head baker, said operational man- store roots. “But [we] eventually came sary. “Our food is soulicious,” Deb Hopkins kins added. ager Julia Nelsoni, who is also an Air around.” “It’s like a little bit of Chinatown in the and company exclaimed as tasters filled After closing her Kailua restaurant two Force reservist. Nelsoni, whose company Southwell’s all-natural products, such commissary,” he said. HEALTH HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY JUNE 30, 2006 | A-9 Tricare sponsors tobacco-free project Hospice care provides comfort CHRISTELLE MICHAEL headed by the assistant Beneficiaries who are Medicare Tricare Management Activity secretary of defense for eligible may not participate in the for terminal patients, families Health Affairs in 2004, study. FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Tobacco use, the tobacco cessation "Smoking has a direct impact MARK JECKER terminal illness. The patient’s regular physi- particularly cigarette smoking, remains demonstration project is on the physical fitness of service TriWest Healthcare Alliance cian may still supervise his or her care the leading cause of preventable illness with the assistance of the hospice medical now underway in four members, which could also affect In the last stages of life, care and com- and death in the United States, accord- director. western states and will mission readiness," Buss added. fort await patients and their loved ones. ing to the 2004 Surgeon General's an- For TriWest beneficiaries, the hospice assess several factors "Our goal, with this demonstration Hospice care fulfills physical, emotional, nual report. evaluation does not require authorization. aimed to educate service project, is to reduce the number of social and spiritual needs, focuses on main- Our uniformed service members and All hospice services, however, do require members and their fami- tobacco users and improve their taining the patient’s quality of life during their families are not immune to such authorization. lies about the dangers of quality of life." these final stages, and prepares everyone for risks from tobacco use. tobacco use. "Smoking by active duty personnel the dying process, death and the period of More importantly, the bereavement. For more information call has increased for the first time in study hopes to significant- Hospice care is designed to support and 1-888-TRIWEST (1-888-874-9378), two decades, according to the 2002 ly aid personal efforts to comfort individuals of any age who have a visit www.tricare.osd.mil Health Related Behavior Survey curb or cease the use of to- potentially terminal condition and a prog- conducted by the Department of De- bacco products. nosis of six months or less to live. It is a fense. The results from the 2005 survey Duration of coverage The states of Colorado, covered benefit for all Tricare beneficiaries. are expected later this summer," said Kansas, Missouri and Min- Hospice care effectively manages a pa- Hospice care is provided in three Navy Capt. Patricia Buss, deputy chief nesota are hosting the Outcomes of the TOBACCO tient’s symptoms and provides supportive benefit periods: two 90-day periods medical officer, TRICARE Management demonstration project for FREE-ME demonstration will be services for patients and their families. Un- and a third comprising an unlimited Activity. eligible Tricare Prime and used to assist TRICARE in estab- related conditions or injuries — such as number of 60-day benefit periods. The TRICARE Management Activity, Prime Remote beneficiar- lishing a valid framework for the flu or a broken bone — are covered by Tricare beneficiary must continue to in partnership with corporate adminis- ies, between the ages of determining future courses of the regular Tricare benefit. meet hospice care criteria for all benefit pe- trators Lockheed Martin and Wellplace, 18 and 64, who reside action, to help service members riods. will address smoking cessation by more than 40 miles from an and their families choose healthier No Cost to Beneficiary A Tricare beneficiary may transfer from sponsoring the TOBACCO-FREE ME inpatient military treatment fa- lifestyles by ceasing the use one hospice provider to another, one time, Demonstration Project. Initially spear- cility (MTF) Prime service area. of tobacco products. Tricare’s hospice benefit covers the full during any of the three hospice benefit pe- cost of all covered services relating to the riods. Such transfers require a signed and terminal illness, except for small cost-share dated transfer document. Notify provider of benefits payments through MasterCard® and amounts that may be collected by the hos- Tricare health briefs Visa® on www.triwest.com. pice provider for outpatient drugs, inpatient Revocation To avoid out-of-pocket expenses, Redesigned fee statement displays the respite care and biologicals. Biologicals are Beneficiaries may revoke the hospice Survivors retain benefit members should inform their health minimum amount and the total amount medical preparations made from living or- election at any time if, for example, they care provider that they are a Tricare due, in addition to the type of coverage, ganisms and their products such as insulin Previously, survivors enrolled in Tri- beneficiary prior to receiving care. and vaccines. want to try a new treatment method for the care Prime Remote for Active Duty Fam- changes, effective dates and fees. terminal condition. A signed and dated Members who fail to do so may be New fee transaction history provides ily Member (TPRADFM) were automat- held liable by the provider, whether Electing Hospice through Tricare revocation is required. They may re-elect ically converted to Tricare Standard as of a summary of past fee payments. Tricare hospice services as early as the following Tricare is their primary or secondary prime beneficiaries will receive a flier ex- the date of the sponsor’s death and were insurance. A beneficiary diagnosed with a terminal day. not eligible to stay in Tricare Prime. plaining the changes with their June illness, or an individual authorized to make When the hospice election is formally re- Effective May 5, 2006, survivors cur- Improved fee statements and July statements. decisions for the patient, may elect to uti- voked, the beneficiary may continue using rently enrolled in TPRADFM may re- For questions concerning these lize the Tricare hospice benefit. “Election” the regular Tricare program for medical tain their TPRADFM benefit for three TriWest has improved the Tricare changes, please contact 1-888-TRIWEST involves signing a statement with the cho- care related to the terminal diagnosis. years after the date of the sponsor’s prime enrollment fee statement as fol- or visit www.triwest.com. sen hospice — which is Medicare-certified Download a hospice brochure at: death if family members continue to re- lows: New option for beneficiaries to (Editor’s Note: Briefs compiled from and accepts Tricare — and agreeing to have www.hospicefoundation.org./hfa side in the current TPR area. set up recurring monthly enrollment fee TriWest Healthcare Alliance.) the hospice provide all care related to the Publications/brochures/. A-10 | JUNE 30, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS Enlist: O’Reilly: Warrior remembered for his selflessness, compassion CONTINUED FROM A-1 nearly as important as what kept them Older troops there, and that was the compassion of Sgt. themselves. It was his selfless commitment Maj. O’Reilly. to the Wolfhounds, the children of the Holy “As a commander of this storied unit, I offer wealth Family Home orphanage and his family feel truly blessed that I can say that I per- that mourners and well-wishers empha- sonally knew Sgt. Major O’Reilly.” sized. Meyerowich was also quick to under- of experience “Today is a tribute to a great Soldier, score the eerie parallel of O’Reilly’s legacy husband … and public servant to the in- of love with the brigade’s mission during its ternational community,” said Lt. Col. impending deployment. CONTINUED FROM A-1 Richard Wilson, battalion commander, 1-27 “As 2-27 Wolfhounds and the rest of the Inf. Regt. “As a leader, he fully blazed the division continue preparations for deploy- serve earlier in their lives, the op- Wolfhound victory trail, and allowed Sol- ment to Iraq, [O’Reilly’s] 57-year old rela- portunity to serve the nation now, diers of our regiment to gain a better ap- tionship of love and compassion is the ex- when the time is right for them,” preciation of what it means to truly serve act message we need to convey to the Iraqi he added. our great nation,” said Wilson. people,” said Meyerowich. All applicants must meet eligi- “He will always be remembered and nev- “We have over 100 years of battle and 57 bility standards, to include passing 27th Infantry Regiment “Wolfhounds” pay their heartfelt respects to retired Master Sgt. er cease to be an inspiration. Although he years of compassion to prove that what we the physical standards and medical and honorary 27th Infantry Regimental Sgt. Maj. Hugh F. O’Reilly during his memorial is no longer physically with us … he con- service at Sgt. Smith Theater June 27. do is about democracy and love. That is ex- examinations; however those 40 to tinues to provide a lasting impression on actly who [Sgt. Major] was, and that is ex- 42 will be given additional medical our hearts and [our moral code],” he said. actly what he stood for,” he said. screening. He would ask me now and again to get a “The Wolfhound relationship with the “He fueled my fire and passion for this O’Reilly is survived by his wife, Yuko; For Shannon D. Morris, 36, of Soldier to type these stories into the com- Holy Family Home orphanage would not unit,” said Lt. Col. Drew Meyerowich, bat- daughter Maria; and five sons Hugh, Shreveport, La., enlisting in the puter so that he could include it in the have survived these 55 years without the talion commander, 2-27 Inf. Regt. “He Thomas, Sean, Patrick and Peter. U.S. Army was a dream-come-true. Wolfhound Reflections. [Yet] I found myself passion of Sgt. Major O’Reilly,” he contin- would sit in my office with a yellow legal The funeral and interment will be held at She said she had wanted to join typing simply because of my respect for the ued. “Wolfhounds were ordered to the notebook filled with stories of countless Schofield Barracks’ cemetery July 11 at since she was a teenager but she legacy sitting in front of me,” said Christmas celebration that frigid winter in Wolfhound exploits in and out of warfare. 9:30 a.m. didn’t get the chance. Meyerowich. 1949. [But] what got them there is not “My brother was in the Army and it was always something that I wanted to do,” she said. “My fa- ther encouraged me to do it, but I became a mother at a young age and that took the priority.” Morris thought she had lost her chance, but learned that the Army had raised its age limit when her son, Robert McLain, began talking with an Army recruiter. She said the more her son talked about his decision, the more interested she became in doing something for herself. “When Robert told me I might still be young enough, the wheels started turning and I thought this might just be my last opportunity to get the benefits for my educa- tion and see the world.” Morris said her family was sur- prised she wanted to enlist and serve, but they are supportive of her plans. Her mother thought it was a great idea and her husband Rick, a district fire chief who will retire this summer, encouraged her as well. “My brother thought I was crazy,” she joked. “But he also thought it was great that I was doing it, and I couldn’t believe how supportive everyone was of me. It made me proud to know that they were all behind me.” Morris, who will be a petroleum lab specialist, left for basic combat training May 25 and McLain fol- lowed May 30 to Fort Benning, Ga., where he began training to become a Ranger. Recruits of all ages are eligible for the same enlistment bonuses and other incentives based on their individual qualifications. (Editor’s note: Compiled from releases by the U.S. Army Recruit- ing Command Headquarters and the New Orleans Army Recruiting Battalion.) When work is finished. FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2006

CHRISTA B. THOMAS 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs America’s 230th Independence Day celebration will be commemorated on Schofield Barracks with one of the island’s biggest and best holiday parties – the 2006 Fourth of July Spectacular. Since its inception, this event has attracted thousands of partygoers for a day of free, nonstop, fun and entertainment. At no other time and no other place is a July Fourth cele- bration more significant than this year on Schofield Barracks. The daylong event features family entertainment and myriad activities geared for all ages have been planned throughout the day, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The day begins with a 5k fun run at 9 a.m. and a one-mile fun run for children ages 12 and under at 10 a.m. Early reg- istration for the fun runs is being taken at the Schofield Bar- racks Health and Fitness center. Late registration will be tak- en at the event, beginning at 8 a.m. Ongoing activities include a crafts and new products bazaar; children’s activities, games, and rides; an interactive display of four variants of the Stryker vehicle (medical evacuation, the commander’s vehicle, reconnaissance vehi- cle and the infantry carrier); and exhibitions by the Society for Creative Anachronism. Food booths will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tradi- tional and exotic dishes from all over the world will be avail- able for purchase. Enjoy local plates; Japanese, Filipino Noralyne Mullen and Korean specialties; traditional carnival fare including The Society of Creative Anachronism, which recreates medieval times, provides demonstrations at the 2005 July fourth cel- burgers; pizza; hot dogs; fries; and shave ice; root beer ebration. Sir Marco and Lord Thorfin fight for control. floats; cotton candy, and more. 4 – 8 p.m.: Main Stage entertainment firecrackers or pets are not permitted on Sills Field. Schofield Live entertainment scheduled throughout the • 4:05 p.m. Society of Seven LV Barracks and Wheeler Army Air Field residents are encour- day and evening include: • 5:30 p.m. The Krush aged to walk to the event. • 6:55 p.m. Grand prize drawing for a Chevrolet Aveo Event admission is free and open to all military and 11:15 a.m. (Enter drawing at the sponsor tent). civilian personnel, family members and sponsored guests. • Military Police working dog demonstration • 7:00 p.m. Tropic Lightning Band and “1812 For more information, visit the MWR Web site at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Overture” www.mwrarmyhawaii.com. • Medieval fighting demonstrations • 7:15 p.m. “The Flags we Follow” 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. • 7:45 p.m. Tropic Lightning Band mini concert • Mad Science of Hawaii interactive activities • 8:15 p.m.: Enjoy a stirring, innovative py- Noon-4 p.m. rotechnic extravaganza • Oceanic Stage entertainment • 12:15 p.m. Bruce Shimabukuro For security requirements, random identifica- • 1 p.m. Cristian & Sani tion and vehicle checks will be conducted. All • 2 p.m. Kaala Boys adult patrons should carry photo identification. • 3 p.m. Keahewai Coolers, backpacks and bags are subject to in- • 4 p.m. Flag retreat at main stage spection. Further, for safety reasons, sparklers,

the KRUSH B-2 | JUNE 30, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY COMMUNITY Cops, kids, & cruisers Aliamanu (AMR) Chapel Master Sgt. James M. Barnes • Catholic acquaints several young visitors with Sunday, 8:30 a.m. – Mass police cruisers seen patroling Schofield Sunday, 9:45 a.m. – Religious 30 / Today Barracks at the Military Police station Teen Field Trip — The Aliamanu Military education (Sept. – May only) June 23. • Gospel Reservation teen center is hosting a trip to The youngsters were part of the Direc- Sunday,11 a.m. – Sunday school the Kunia Box Car track, today at 8:30 a.m. (Sept. – June only) torate of Public Works (DPW), USAG- Cost is $5. Long pants and helmets are re- Sunday, 12:30 p.m. – Worship quired. For more information, call 833- HI's 3rd annual "Take your Kid to Work" service 0920. event. Participants spent the day tour- • Protestant ing the post and seeing some of the Sundays, 9:45 a.m. – Worship service Hawaiian Luau Lunch Buffet — Taste facilities where their parents or grand- Sunday,11 a.m. – Sunday school a traditional Hawaiian style feast today parents work. (Sept. – June only) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hale Ikena on Fort Shafter, or 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Christa B. Thomas I 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs Fort DeRussy Chapel Nehelani on Schofield Barracks. Cost is • Catholic $9.95 per person. Call the Hale Ikena at meets weekly, 5:30 to 8 p.m. The class fee games. Cost is $3 and you must sign up by pay month by month. Saturday, 5 p.m. – Mass in chapel 438-1974 or the Nehelani at 655-4466 for of $350 includes all materials and parts. For July 12. For more information, call 655- For more information, call 655-8380 or (May – Aug.) Saturday, 6 p.m. – Mass on the beach lunch buffet reservations or information. more information, call 655-4202. 8522. 833-5393. • Protestant 14 / Friday Sunday, 9 a.m. – Worship service Steak Night — Enjoy a sizzling steak 7 / Friday 5 O’clock Shadow — Country music Video Messenger — Deploying Sol- cooked on the grill with garlic mashed po- Farewell to the Troops — Show your fans have a second chance to enjoy a live diers are invited to participate in the “Read Fort Shafter Chapel tatoes, rolls, and vegetables at the Nehelani. support for the troops at the Farewell to the performance by the band 5 O’clock Shadow to the Kids” pre-deployment program. Be- 836-4599 Dinner will be served from 5 to 8 p.m. Cost Troops deployment luau, July 7, at the Ne- at the Tropics, July 14. DJ music will begin fore deploying, stop by the Sgt. Yano • Contemporary Protestant is $11.95 for top sirloin steak and $14.95 for helani. Gates open at 3 p.m., and the luau at 8 p.m. and the band performs 9 p.m. to Library and record yourself reading a Sunday, 9 a.m. – “The Wave” Porterhouse steak. Children’s pricing is avail- excitement begins immediately after the midnight. Cost is $5 and you must be 18 story to your child. Recordings can be worship service able. For additional information, call 655- ceremony. Enjoy live entertainment, hula years old and over to attend. For more in- made on DVD or VHS. The video messenger Helemano (HMR) Chapel 4466. show, door prizes, and pupus. formation, call 655-5697. can also be used to record birthday, Watch for details on special keiki activi- anniversary, and holiday messages. For • Contemporary Protestant Sunday, 10 a.m. – Worship service 5 O’clock Shadow — Country music ties in next week’s Hawaii Army Weekly. Teen Social — Join more information or to make an appoint- and children’s church fans won’t want to miss this free, live per- Tickets purchased before July 7 are $5 friends for an evening ment, call 655-8002. formance by the band 5 O’clock Shadow at and $7 the day of the event. Tick- of fun at the Schofield Main Post Chapel 655-9307 the Tropics, tonight. DJ music will begin at ets for deploying Soldiers are Barracks Teen Center SKIES Music Classes — Are you a • Catholic 8 p.m. and the band performs 9 p.m. to free. All military ranks, civil- and the Aliamanu budding musician? Music Lady School of Sunday, 9 a.m. – CCD & RCIA midnight. For more information, call 655- ians and family members are Teen Center from 7 to Music is offering classes in piano, vocal Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – Mass • Collective Protestant 5697. welcome. For more details, call 9:30 p.m. Listen to music training, flute, recorder and violin through Sunday, 9 a.m. – Worship service 655-4466. and dance, play games or SKIES Unlimited. Classes are available at Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – Sunday school participate in contests. the Schofield Barracks and Aliamanu • Gospel Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – Sunday school July Teen Social — Join friends Admission is $3 for mem- Youth Centers. Private lessons are $95 Sunday, 12 p.m. – Worship service for an evening of fun at the Alia- bers and $4 for nonmem- per month and group lessons are $55 4 / Tuesday manu Teen Center from 7 to 9:30 p.m. bers. per month. For more information, call MPC Annex, building 791 Fourth of July Spectacular — Mark Listen to music and dance, play games or 655-5525. • Chalice circle your calendars now for the 4th of July participate in contests. Admission is $3 for Mongolian Barbecue — Come to Ne- Tuesday, 7 p.m. Spectacular at Sills and Desiderio Fields, members and $4 for nonmembers. For more helani July 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. for Mon- Arts and Crafts Center — For a fast gift, • Islamic prayers and study Schofield Barracks. Activities will include a information, call 833-0920. golian barbecue. stop by the Arts and Crafts Center and Friday, 1 p.m. • Buddhist 5K run and children’s one-mile run, chil- Select your favorites from a large variety choose from a variety of island crafts, in- 4th Sunday, 1 p.m. dren’s activities, games, rides, a craft fair, 8 / Saturday of meats and vegetables and we will grill cluding mirrors, baskets, woodcrafts and and food and beverage booths, and a spec- Teen Field Trip — The Aliamanu Military them to your preference. Cost is 65 cents for more. For more information, call 655-6330 Soldiers Chapel tacular fireworks display. Reservation teen center is hosting a field trip each ounce, and reservations are recom- at Schofield Barracks or 438-1315 at Fort • Catholic to Moanalua Gardens Hula Fest, July 8 at 9 mended. For more information, call 655- Shafter. Friday – Saturday, 12 p.m. – Richardson Pool Hours — Schofield a.m. For more information, call 833-0920. 4466. Adoration (24 hours) • Protestant Barracks’ Richardson Pool will be open dur- DoD Employees — Need an oil change, Sunday, 9:30 a.m. – Worship ing the Fourth of July Spectacular from 10 Yu-Gi-Oh — Get ready to duel at the 15 / Saturday tire rotation or balancing? Give the Auto service a.m. to 3 p.m. The pool will close for super Tropics. Registration for the Yu-Gi-Oh tour- Floats and Flicks — Schofield Barracks’ Craft Shop a call. The craft shop can do chlorination July 11. For more informa- nament starts at noon and matches start at Richardson Pool is hosting the annual Floats these jobs and other services while you are Tripler AMC Chapel 433-5727 tion, call 655-1128. 1 p.m. Cost is $6 and includes a pack of the and Flicks celebration, July 15. Come enjoy at work. For more details, call 655-2271. • Catholic latest Yu-Gi-Oh cards. Prizes will be award- fun pool activities during the day and relax Sunday, 11 a.m. – Mass Monday – Friday, 12 p.m. – Mass 5 / Wednesday ed, and all ages are welcome. Call 655- with an evening showing of “Cheaper by the Sunday Brunch — Experience a de- Saturday, 5 p.m. – Mass Ohana Entertainment — Come to the 8522 for more details. Dozen 2” on Sills Field. Pool opens at 11 lightful meal featuring brunch favorites • Protestant Aliamanu Military Reservation Youth Cen- a.m. and the movie begins at dusk. Cost is along with many other choices at Nehelani Sunday, 9 a.m. – Worship service ter July 5, from 5–6 p.m., for the spectacu- 10 / Monday $1 per person and free for Blue Star card- on Schofield Barracks from 10 a.m. to 2 lar Maohi Nui fire dance and Polynesian re- Teen Center Lock-in — Teens are invited holders and active duty Soldiers. For more p.m., or at Fort Shafter’s Hale Ikena from 10 Wheeler Chapel view show. There will be light Hawaiian to a Character Counts lock-in at the Alia- information, call 655-0111 or 655-0112. a.m. to 1 p.m. • Catholic refreshments to follow the performance. manu Military Reservation teen center. The Cost varies by location and children’s Saturday, 5 p.m. – Mass • Collective Protestant For more information, call 836-1923. lock-in will be held from July 10 through 11. Military Idol — Active duty Soldiers, pricing is available. Call Hale Ikena at 438- Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – Worship Call the teen center, at 833-0920, for times come show off your singing talent in the 1947 or the Nehelani at 655-4466 for reser- service and children’s church Summer Reading — Army libraries in- and more information. 2006 Military Idol competition. Applica- vations or information. Please call 655-9307 for more vite students to “Read in the Wildest Places” tions are being accepted now through July information on regularly scheduled during the 2006 Summer Reading Club. 11 / Tuesday 28 at the Tropics. Military Idol perform- Home School Support Group — Home activities, events and rehearsals. The program continues with storyteller Scrappers Workshop — Bring your ances begin August 9. Look for more in- schooled students are invited to join bi- Brenda Freitas Obregon at Sgt. Yano li- photos for an evening of scrap booking formation to come and call 655-8522 for weekly group meetings where activities in- brary, July 5 and at the Aliamanu library, and fun at the Schofield Barracks Arts and additional details. clude arts and crafts, field trips, science ex- July 6. Crafts Center. Come July 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. periments, computer classes and more. All programs are at 3 p.m. and open to Class is $5 and participants should bring Call 655-8326 for a copy of the calendar students in kindergarten through sixth their own photographs. Beginner and expert Ongoing or registration information. grade. For more information, call 655-8002 scrap bookers are welcome. For more in- (Sgt Yano), or 833-4851 (Aliamanu). formation, call 655-4202. SKIES Payment Plan — SKIES Unlim- Nueva en la Biblioteca — The Sgt. ited is offering a new payment program Yano Library on Schofield Barracks has a Make Your Own Ukulele — Learn how 13 / Thursday for families enrolling their children in the collection of books and videocassettes in to make your own tenor ukulele at the Kids Ice Cream Party — Celebrate Na- Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Explo- Spanish. Books are available for children Schofield Barracks Arts and Crafts Center. tional Ice Cream Month at the Tropics, July ration, and Skills classes. Families can now with a wide selection of adult fiction. For The 10-session class begins July 5 and 13 at 2 p.m. Enjoy ice cream, taste tests, and enroll their children for a full semester and more information, call 655-0145.

Room. Nomination forms are available at sary and the 150th birthday of “The Hon- www.mwrarmyhawaii.com/acs/acsvolun- olulu Advertiser.” The event will be held teer.asp or from the volunteer program man- on the lawn area adjacent to Honolulu Hale, Ongoing ager at 655-4227 or robin.rogerssher- 530 South King Street. [email protected]. Guests can expect food booths, live Community Calendar Briefs — Do you entertainment, children’s activities and have announcements of upcoming events, fun for the whole family. sports or activities you’d like to post in the Hawaii Army Weekly? If so, e-mail your RV Send calendar announcements to information to community@hawaiiarmy- (PG) July 8 / Saturday Friday, 7 p.m. [email protected]. A Hula Celebration — The 5th annual weekly.com at least two weeks in advance 1 / Saturday of your event or activity. Saturday, 2 p.m. Hula Hoolauna Aloha 2006 is July 8 and Wednesday, 7 p.m. 30 / Friday Filipino Heritage — “Relive the Planta- 9 at Ala Moana Mall center stage, 10 a.m. – Hotdog Eating Contest — All active tion Days 2006” is scheduled for July 1, 10 7 p.m. Some of Japan and Hawaii’s top ha- Kindergarten Registration — Wheeler duty personnel are invited to find out once a.m. – 2 p.m. at Hawaii’s Plantation Village, lau are scheduled to perform. Special musi- Elementary School is accepting kindergarten and for all who the “top dog” is by partic- 94-095 Waipahu Street. Cost is $7 for gen- cal guests include Kuuipo Kumukahi, Na registration for the 2006-2007 school year. ipating in the Military Challenge, a Nathan’s eral admission, $4 kamaaina and military Kama and Na Hoa. For information, call Children who are 5 years old by Dec. 31 are Hotdog eating contest at Bayfest, July 4 at with ID, and free for children under age 347-2012. eligible. Parents may pick up a registration 3 p.m. 12. This event highlights the Filipino packet at the school office. For more infor- Don’t be a wiener. Register by June 30. heritage with cultural foods, live entertain- 11 / Tuesday mation, call 622-6400. The state record for competitive hotdog ment and other activities of the plantation Military Spouse 101 — The Military eating is nine franks in five minutes. If you days. For more information, contact Spouse 101 course is designed to introduce Employment Orientation — Take think you can beat that, register now, as only the Village at 677-0110 or visit www.hawai- spouses to the military lifestyle serves as a the first step in landing the job you want. 15 spaces are available. iplantationvillage.org. refresher course for those who have been This workshop shows how to prepare for a The grand prize is a two-night stay at the around awhile. The class is July 11 and 13, successful job search. Get employment in- Poseidon Holiday Inn Waikiki. Second place is a $50 Family Fun Day — The U. S. Navy’s from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Schofield Bar- formation on federal, state, private and (PG-13) restaurant certificate and third place garners Pacific Fleet Rock Band will perform at racks ACS and Fort Shafter Outreach Cen- staffing agencies. Use the reference materi- Saturday, 7 p.m. a $25 restaurant certificate. For more in- Family Fun Day at Kapiolani Park bandstand ter July 13-14 from 4:30-8:30 p.m. For in- als, job listings, computers, etc. that are Thursday, 7 p.m. formation, call 808-254-7591. in Waikiki July 1, 3 p.m. in cel- formation on the Schofield class, call 655- available the ACS employment resource ebration of Independence Day. 4227 or Fort Shafter at 438-9286. area. Army Volunteer Recognition — Nom- The performance is free Workshops are each Friday 9 – 10:30 inations are being accepted by the Army and open to the public. 12 / Wednesday a.m. at ACS Schofield Barracks, building Volunteer Corp coordinator for Career Exploration & Portable 2091. Call 655-4227 to register. the quarterly recognition 2 / Sunday Careers — Wondering if you should program. Deadline for Honolulu Centennial — be doing something different? Could Sunset on the Beach — The free, award submission is today The public is invited to you find a career that would be more weekly entertainment and movie event for all community agency the Honolulu Centennial Birth- fulfilling? Come and learn about identifying is held on Waikiki Beach at Queen's surf, level and July 7 for all day Cake Celebration July 2, your transferable skills, defining a reward- across the street from the Honolulu Zoo. brigade level nomina- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring ing career path, and completing a self- Upcoming movies: Goal! The Dream tions. The Quarterly Vol- • July 1 – “Ice Age 2: The Meltdown” Hawaii’s largest birthday assessment. The workshop is July 12 at (PG-13) unteer Recognition is sched- • July 2 – “Glory Road” cake, the free, patriotic-themed the Fort Shafter Army Community Service Sunday, 7 p.m. uled for Friday, July 28, 2 – 2:30 event is being held to celebrate the City at 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. To register, call ACS For a complete event schedule and map, visit ww.sunsetonthebeach.net. p.m. in the Command Conference & County of Honolulu’s 100th anniver- at 438-9285. The theater is closed Monday & Tuesday. COMMUNITY HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY JUNE 30, 2006 | B-3 Schofield Soldiers volunteer at MDA summer camp Story and Photos By the enemy, and compassion is easy to SPC. TEIRNEY M. HUMBERSON lose. Here we are, helping these campers,” 17th Public Affairs Detachment said Simpson. “This week there is no rank, WAIALUA – Schofield Barracks Sol- and it’s really rewarding to see these Sol- diers laid down their arms to spend a diers energetic, bonding [and] making week volunteering with the Muscular friendships.” Dystrophy Association (MDA) at YMCA The MDA has always included the mil- Camp H.R. Erdman June 18–25. itary braches in the camp, but last year When word came down, the Better was the first time the MDA could solidify Opportunity for Single Soldiers (BOSS) a point of contact with Schofield Bar- program agreed there was no better way racks. to give back to the community. “It’s hard for the military because they The call was for fifty volunteers to help deploy, but we love getting them the MDA with their annual summer camp involved,” said Li. “We believe very for children and adults with muscular strongly in involving the community, and dystrophy. Soldiers gave up their car keys we know the Army has the same values.” and cell phones to spend a week bunking Surrounded by people who want to with the campers. help them and understand their needs, “I wasn’t sure what to expect when campers have an opportunity to shine. I first arrived,” said Spc. Danielle Colson, However, without the help of the volun- vice president of the installation BOSS teers, the camp would be lost. program. “I was surprised that even the “It’s difficult to find people willing to orientation before the children arrived give up a week of their life to help some- [was so] involved.” one else,” said Li. “The volunteers give Muscular dystrophy, which affects hun- their heart and soul, and I’m so grateful for dreds of people throughout the islands of that.” Hawaii, is a progressive neuromuscular The MDA is a volunteering, health care disease where muscles fail to receive mes- Spc. Ramiro Ascencio, a Soldier with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, prepares organization committed to defeating 43 sages the brain sends out. to lower a camper into the water during swim time at the annual MDA Summer Camp for children and adults with Muscular Dystro- neuromuscular diseases, and is funded “The things we take for granted like phy. Schofield Barracks Soldiers participated in the BOSS sponsored event for the second year in a row. largely by individual donations from the writing, walking and hopping, they don’t community. have the strength to do,” said Jennifer Li, bliss’ where they swam, participated in a ters Company, mortar platoon. “So the Colson. “And even if you’re uncomfort- “We do not accept government grants or director of the summer camp for the MDA. talent show, ate breakfast in togas and program director called me and asked me able, it’s about their comfort.” public funds,” said Li. “We rely completely “For over 50 years, we’ve been spon- even did the limbo. to generate some volunteers. Right now, On one hand, the children are showered on the community to help us out.” soring this camp so they have a chance to For a returning volunteer from 2nd there are about 18 Wolfhounds out here.” with fun, games, and excitement for MDA flies each camper to the campsite be surrounded by other people like them. Brigade, it was a learning experience. As the volunteers truly are the ‘arms and a week. On the other hand, Soldiers have free of charge each year, which costs Here they are not the minority.” “Last year was my first time out here, legs’ of the campers, the camp instills a a chance to stop and work on another nearly $600 per person; for the camp’s Despite their disabilities and with the and it was an eye-opener,” said Sgt. Kei- stronger sense of responsibility in volun- skill just as important as being battle directors, it’s worth it. help of the volunteers, campers had a th Simpson, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry teers and generates friendships. ready — compassion. “The children love everything,” said Li. chance to spend one week of ‘magical Regiment, Headquarters and Headquar- “You’re their life support out here,” said “We’re infantry, trained to take down “It’s magic for them.” Waianae council and military work to improve relationships SPC. AMANDA FLEMETT The council consists of civilian and military lead- since 1979. “Now we have more activities for the of children growing up in our community find there 2nd Brigade Public Affairs ers who volunteer their time. At the monthly meet- youth and they are more aware of the military and is no difference between anyone, we all live togeth- WAIANAE – They meet on the second Wednesday ings held in Pililaau Army Recreation Center, events the purpose of the military. It has become a positive er and play together, and if I can visibly see that hap- of each month. They are the members of the Waianae are planned to harmonize the military and Waianae fellowship.” pen, I would say we accomplished something,” said Military-Civilian Advisory Council (WMCAC) and coast youth. Bringing these diverse people together was not Saucerman. their goal is to build a lasting relationship centered “We have brought the military youngsters down always easy or successful. “I would like to see more participation from our on dignity and respect between the Waianae com- here or we have sent our kids up to Schofield to par- “In the beginning, we were continually having community,” said Naeole. “Lt. Col. Stephen Myers, munity and the military. ticipate in some of the things that they do there,” said altercations with the military when they built the commander, 2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Reg- WMCAC was organized in 1979 to address per- Saucerman. “We try to encompass both communities Pililaau Army Recreation Center here,” said Saucer- iment and Col. Stefan Banach, 2nd Brigade com- ceived discords between the military and the Waianae in our activities.” man. “There were a lot of people in our community mander and even Maj. Gen. Benjamin Mixon, 25th community. The organization’s immediate goal was Two of the council’s biggest events, the Veterans (who) resented that because they wanted to walk Infantry Division commanding general, have been to improve relationships and develop friendships be- Day parade, scheduled for Nov. 4 and the Hoolaulea down this road to the beach. Finally, it was decided very supportive and helpful.” tween the two communities. (which means gathering) scheduled for July 22 are that they would be able to do that. Naeole and other members of the council believe “The purpose of the WMCAC was to have an only a couple of ways the WMCAC bring the youth “But as far as conflicts, they have been few far and that WMCAC has been successful and will continue organization that was able to be in harmony with the of each community together to work and blend with in between,” she added. to succeed despite the small, but outspoken community because we had so much tension each other. “For the past 20-something years, we have tried to opposition. between the military and the civilian community,” “The biggest change I have seen here in the last 20 focus on the young people of our community to try “There are a few who still disagree with the mili- said Phoebe Saucerman, WMCAC member for the last years is our youth. It’s not like it used to be,” said to teach them how to get along with the military,” said tary being here,” he said, “but it’s been working, it is 20 years and former president. Rocky Naeole, president of WMCAC and member Saucerman. “I truly would like to see the next wave working.” B-4 | JUNE 30, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY COMMUNITY 10 / Monday Award and volksmarch credit, American Youth Soccer Or- if desired, is available for a nom- ganization — AYSO Region 188 inal fee. For more information, (Hickam AFB/Pearl Harbor) is hold- call Maria at 261-3583 or visit ing pre-registration now through the Web site at www.ava. July 7. Walk-in registration is July org/ clubs/menehunemarchers/. Send community announcements 8, 14, 22 and Aug. 5. Participants to community@hawaii must have been born between Au- armyweekly.com. gust 1987 and July 2002. Practice Ongoing begins in Aug. and the season runs Sept. through Nov. Cost is $55 per Honolulu Marathon Clinic — July person. Looking to get in shape and AYSO Summer Camp is July run a marathon? Join the 10–14. Three sessions are avail- free Honolulu Marathon Clinic, 1 / Saturday led by Dr. Jack Scaff and Futsal Tournament — Nike- able. Session I for 4–5 year olds, II for 6–10 year olds and III for his trained staff. The clinic meets town and Futsai Hawaii are host- Sundays at 7:30 a.m. at Kapiolani ing a futsal festival, 2 – 5 p.m., at 11–14+ year olds. The costs re- spectively are $69, $79, and $99. Park at 3833 Paki Ave. The clinic Kalakaua Plaza in Waikiki. stresses slow, recreational running, Inspired by Brazilian street Volunteer coaches, assistants, ref- erees and board members are need- for beginners and walkers. The soccer, futsal uses a smaller, heav- ed to assist with this soccer season. focus is training to finish the ier ball and is played on a hard For more information, go to Honolulu Marathon in December. surface the size of a basketball www.aysoregion188.org or call For more information, call 655- court. Saturday’s festival will 834-5439. 4692. showcase the footwork of Hawaii’s Spc. Amanda Flemett I 2nd Brigade Public Affairs finest soccer players and includes 23 / Sunday Golfers Wanted — Are you a futsal tournament from 3 to 5 10K Volksmarch — The Mene- looking for a golf group? Military p.m.; skills demonstrations for kids; hune Marchers are sponsoring a or civilian golfers interested in Stryker displays for July Fourth Brazilian drum entertainment; 10K Volksmarch (walk) July 23 at playing golf on Sunday mornings Four Stryker variants - the commander’s, reconnaissance, medical evacuation and infantry carrier - music, giveaways and free parking. Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden. The at Leilehua Golf Course should call will be displayed starting at 10 a.m. July 4. The vehicles will be located behind Fernandez Hall in For more information, call walk is free and walkers may start 347-8038 or 375-3322. Tee time is the parking lot between the flag pole on Sills Field and Richardson Pool. 943-6453. anytime between 8 a.m. and noon. usually before 8 a.m.

July 21, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Course, Fort Shafter. Tee times will 17th annual Bayfest Food, Fun and Fireworks Aliamanu Military Reservation go from 2:30 to 5 p.m., and cost Bayfest 2006 is bursting with five days of activ- at The Aloha Tower Marketplace Physical Fitness Center gym. Pick- will be $22 per person for riding ities on Marine Corp Base Hawaii with fun and en- Come to The Aloha Tower Marketplace up games are for fun only and and $17 per person for walking, tertainment for everyone. July 3 for a pre-Independence Day celebration participants are to reflect good which includes 9-hole green fees, The blow-out event is June 30 through July 4 and starting at 5 p.m. The evening features free, live sportsmanship. Food, drinks, gum, par 3 prizes, pupus for four people, each day includes concerts, contests, carnival rides, entertainment on multiple stages; a fashion show fighting and swearing in the gym a pitcher of beverages, a door prize water sports and military static displays. with top Hawaii models; the Pacific Fleet Band; is prohibited. entry, and the golf question of the Chart-topping entertainers include Juvenile, Chris Jomel Sumira; Kapena; strolling entertainers; face & Nine–year-old participants must week contest. Cagle, Staind, Trick Pony, Molly Hatchet and .38 hair painting; a balloon artist; and culminates in a be with a sibling at least 12 years A minimum of three people are Special. dazzling fireworks finale at 9 p.m. June old. Youth sports staff will be on required per team. For more in- Tickets are required for entry each day and can With every purchase of $5 or more, customers duty during open play. For more formation, call 438-9587. be purchased at the gate or in advance at MCBH or get a free pair of 3-D fireworks glasses to 30 / Friday information, call 836-1923. Pearl Harbor ticket offices, or at Ticketmaster.com. enhance their viewing experience. July fourth 5k and Children’s For a complete lineup of activities and entertain- For more details, call 566-2337 or visit one-mile run — Entry forms and Ongoing ment, visit www.bayfesthawaii.com. www.alohatower.com. fees for the July Fourth fun runs July will be accepted at the Schofield Volunteer Coaches — Volun- July Fourth Block Party Ala Moana Center Barracks Health and Fitness center. 2 / Sunday teer soccer coaches are needed for and Fireworks Spectacular Race day registration begins at 7 Bowling Tournament — A “5 Youth Sports soccer. For more in- Fourth of July Fireworks a.m., July 4 and the race begins at Game, No Tap” tournament will formation or to volunteer, call 836- Celebrate the birth of our nation at Pearl Harbor’s The world’s largest open-air mall is exploding 9 a.m. Free registration for the be held at the Schofield Bowling 1923 (Aliamanu Military Reserva- biggest patriotic party of the year. Beginning at 2 with activity in its fifteenth July Fourth holiday one-mile run for children, ages 12 Center, July 2. Check-in is at 1 tion Youth Sports) or 438-9336 p.m., enjoy local and mainland entertainment, food celebration. The fun begins at noon with live enter- and under, begins at 9 a.m. and the p.m., and the cost is $20. Call 655- (Fort Shafter Youth Sports). and activities throughout the day. Admission is free. tainment on the main stage with performances by race begins at 10 a.m. For more in- 0573 for more information. At 7:30 p.m. enjoy a triple shot of comedy star- Holunape, Na Kama and `Ike Pono. . formation, call 655-8789/8007. Chess Club — Play chess every ring Alonzo Bodden, winner of The Last Comic At 6 p.m., the showcase of fun continues on the 11 / Tuesday Monday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Standing 3; Bert Kreischer, host of Spike TV’s “Fresh makai parking deck, mall level with popular Youth Basketball Pick-up — Golf for Food and Fun — Back Tropics. Competitors must have Baked Video Games”; and headliner Jay Mohr, co- local acts. The evening ignites with Hawaii’s largest Military youth ages 9 to 17 are by popular demand, the “Golf for their own equipment; some sets median and host of The Last Comic Standing. July Fourth fireworks display at 8:30 p.m. There invited for a game of pick-up bas- Food and Fun” event will be held will be available. For more infor- The party is on Naval Station Pearl Harbor near is no charge for this event. For more information, ketball, each Friday, today through every Tuesday at Nagorski Golf mation, call Tropics at 655-0002. Bravo Pier. The fireworks finale is 8:45 to 9:05 p.m. call 531-6087. B-6 | JUNE 30, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY COMMUNITY Red Cross, DeCA tout hurricane preps CAPT. AUDRICIA MCKINNEY AND BONNIE POWELL Defense Commissary Agency Release FORT LEE, Va. – With memories still lingering from Hurricane Katrina, the need to prepare for a disaster is on everyone’s mind. Government agencies and the Red Cross recommend Ameri- cans keep a supply of essentials on hand above and beyond what they normally have on their kitchen shelves. Military families are being encouraged to “load up their pantries” as the Defense Com- missary Agency (DeCA) launches an awareness campaign encouraging military families to keep nonperishable foods, water and other necessities on hand for emergencies. DeCA is teaming up with the Armed Forces Emergency Services Branch of the American Red Cross to raise awareness of disaster pre- paredness throughout the military community. The “What’s in Your Closet” campaign kicks off this month and is intended to get military fam- ilies thinking about how prepared they are for a disaster. Customers will see posters and handouts in stores and reminder buttons on employees. “The storm season started June 1 and it’s a fact that commissaries and military families have been affected by hurricanes and typhoons The Avengers’ stories explore what it means to be human or at home and abroad,” said Patrick Nixon, chief superhuman and the role and responsibilities of superheroes. executive officer and acting director of the De- fense Commissary Agency. “We want to raise awareness of the need to keep emergency sup- Superheroes to visit plies on hand – and that shoppers can realize savings of 30 percent or more by using their commissary benefit to supply their emergency closet.” Schofield Barracks The media has also heightened awareness of the possibility of a “pandemic,” an outbreak of ARMY AND AIR FORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE infectious disease that has the potential to News Release spread worldwide. “Disasters can This Fourth of July, Marvel Comics’ “The New Avengers” and take on many forms,” said Joseph the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) team up Moffat, executive director, Armed again to deliver another free, military-exclusive comic book to Forces Emergency Services. “From troops stationed around the globe. blackouts to blizzards, to torna- The newest military-only installment, the third since Secre- does and earthquakes, everyone tary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld unveiled “The New Avengers” should be prepared with enough at the Pentagon in February 2005, is scheduled to hit AAFES emergency supplies to last seven shelves, including 52 BX/PX facilities throughout Operations days.” Iraqi and Enduring Freedom, just in time for Independence “The commissary disaster pre- Day. paredness posters have a list of ba- “At war and in peacetime, the exchange is there to provide sic items people might want to con- troops with the service and merchandise they need to make sider,” said Nixon. “But there may their lives more comfortable,” said the PX’s Area Manager, be many more items such as shelf- Glenn Schubert. “AAFES existing infrastructure of tactical field stable milk or favorite snacks that exchanges throughout the deployed area allows it to deliver people might want to include. This is Christa B. Thomas | 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs familiar American products to troops serving in any corner of simply intended to get people think- A well-stocked pantry is one of the best ways to the world. From Bagram to Schofield Barracks, we go where the ing and get them to take action – prepare for emergencies. Families should troops go.” now.” ensure they have enough non-perishable food Locally available at the Schofield Main Exchange, Bldg Red Cross representatives will have and water in their home to last for a few weeks. 694 on Cadet Sheridan Rd, the third installment, titled “Time the opportunity to set up displays or ta- Be sure to rotate and refresh your supplies Trouble,” once again features Marvel’s superheroes “The New bles in commissaries to provide infor- annually. Ensure your supplies include medica- Avengers” to include Captain America, Nick Fury, and Luke Cage. mation and answer questions about tions, batteries, a can opener, garbage bags, These characters, along with special guests X-Men and Spi- disaster preparedness. The type of in- soaps and sanitizers. derman, are sucked through a time portal to World War II, formation and events offered will vary where they must take on the evil Kang. according to location, and in some cas- Because of the highly collectible nature of the 36-page, es customers will also have the oppor- www.commissaries.com military-exclusive comic and the anticipated demand, tunity to sign up for volunteer services AAFES officials advise that “Time Trouble” will be available and classes, such as first aid or disaster on a first-come, first-served basis. “Stop by and get preparedness. to make emergency preparations. your copy before the fireworks start,” said Schubert. Other government agencies such as the are For more information on disaster prepared- “Just like the first two comics … when “Time Trouble’s” gone, Department of Homeland Security and working closely with local commu- ness: www.fema.gov; www.dhs.gov; www.red- it’s gone.” the Federal Emergency Management Agency nities and relief organizations to remind residents cross.org.