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July 20, 2018 www.issuu.com/navyregionhawaii www.hookelenews.com Volume 9 Issue 28 RIMPAC on target Courtesy Story our enemies out to sea naval training possible.” PCB items. Petroleum is also fi repower can do the same.” Former U.S. Navy vessels cleaned from tanks, piping U.S. 3rd Fleet Public Affairs The SINKEX featured live used in SINKEXs, referred and reservoirs. firing of surface-to-ship mis- to as hulks, are prepared in A U.S. Navy environmental, Live fire from aircraft, a siles by the Japan Ground strict compliance with regula- safety and health manager submarine and land assets Self-Defense Force and a Na- tions prescribed and enforced and a quality assurance su- participating in the Rim of val Strike Missile (NSM) from by the Environmental Pro- pervisor inspect the environ- the Pacifi c (RIMPAC) exercise a launcher on the back of a tection Agency (EPA) under a mental remediation conducted sank the decommissioned ex- Palletized Load System (PLS) general permit the U.S. Navy in preparation of a vessel’s use USS Racine (LST-1191) July 12 by the U.S. Army. holds pursuant to the Ma- in a SINKEX. in waters 15,000 feet deep 55 This marks the fi rst time a rine Protection, Research and Upon completion of the en- nautical miles north of Pacifi c land-based unit has partici- Sanctuaries Act. vironmental remediation, the Missile Range Facility (PMRF) pated in the live-fire event Each SINKEX is required to manager and supervisor pro- Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii. during RIMPAC. sink the hulk in at least 1,000 vide signed certifi cation of the PMRF is the world’s largest This year was also the fi rst fathoms (6,000 feet) of water work in accordance with EPA instrumented multi-environ- time a Royal Australian Air and at least 50 nautical miles requirements. mental range capable of sup- Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft from land. Surveys are con- Racine was the second ship ported surface, air, and space has participated in a SINKEX ducted to ensure that people to bear the name of the Wis- operations simultaneously. during RIMPAC. and marine mammals are not consin city. The ship was the Units from Australia, Japan “With numerous warships, in an area where they could 13th of 20 ships of the im- and the U.S. participated in allied submarines, multiple be harmed during the event. proved Newport-class of Land- the sinking exercise (SINKEX), strike aircraft and multi-do- Prior to the vessel being ing Ship, Tank (LST) built to which provided them the op- main land forces participating, transported for participation replace the traditional LSTs of portunity to gain profi ciency in this SINKEX was an extremely in a SINKEX, each vessel is World War II. tactics, targeting and live fi ring valuable part of RIMPAC,” said put through a rigorous clean- Throughout Racine’s 22 against a surface target at sea. Royal Canadian Navy Rear ing process. years of service, the ship con- “Today, we demonstrated the Adm. Bob Auchterlonie, dep- The process includes the ducted several western Pa- lethality and adaptability of uty commander of the RIMPAC removal of all polychlori- cific deployments including our joint forces in the maritime Combined Task Force. nated biphenyls (PCBs), one during the Vietnam War environment,” said Adm. Phil “SINKEXs are an important transformers and large ca- where Racine provided troop Davidson, commander, U.S. In- way for us to test our weap- pacitors, all small capaci- and material transport. do-Pacifi c Command. ons and weapons systems in tors to the greatest extent PMRF has over 1,100 square “As naval forces drive our en- a way that provides our ships’ practical, trash, floatable miles of instrumented under- emies into the littorals, army companies, our submariners, materials, mercury or fl uoro- water range and over 42,000 forces can strike them. Con- our aircrews, and our land carbon-containing materials square miles of controlled versely, when the army drives forces with the most realistic and readily detachable solid space.
U.S. Navy photo by MCCM Brian Brannon
JASDF surgeon general visits PACAF Story and photo by generation aircraft pilots. Tech. Sgt. Zachary Vaughn “We hope to further the devel- opment of innovative training and PACAF Public Affairs support for aeromedical evacua- tion, F-35 pilots and humanitar- U.S. Air Force Col. (Dr.) ian operations,” Harvis said. Lee Harvis, Pacific Air Forces The discussions focused on command surgeon, and Japan Air joint partnerships and training Self-Defense Force (Koku Jietai), opportunities meant to spark Maj. Gen. Shinya Bekku, surgeon positive process improvements general, met at Joint Base Pearl for the two allied air forces. Harbor-Hickam, for their first “Sharing knowledge and face-to-face meeting July 9-12. experiences with one another The talks gave them an is very important for building opportunity to share medical relationships and developing an services lessons learned, subject- innovative mindset,” Bekku said. matter expert exchanges and ways “Innovation is very important forward for future interoperability. throughout all areas of military “It’s critical to build bilateral operations, including training. ties with our Japan Air Self- It’s a mechanism for us to change Defense Force counterparts,” our thinking in order to solve Harvis said. “Sharing medical regional challenges.” capabilities breaks down The successful meeting laid barriers and opens doors for the ground work for future regional engagements.” bilateral U.S. and Koku Jieitai The bilateral exchange medical career fi eld engagements highlighted past multinational and enhanced training and exercise successes and addressed support throughout the Indo- objectives for U.S. and Japanese Pacifi c region. U.S. Air Force Capt. Warren Carter, operations element chief, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, patient support across the “We are stronger together,” Det 1, speaks with Japan Air Self Defense Force (Koku Jieitai), Maj. Gen. Shinya Bekku, surgeon continuum of care to include 5th Bekku said. general, aboard a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 11. A-2 • July 20, 2018 HO‘OKELE
A campaign to highlight the diversity of participating nations. U.S. Navy photos by MC2 Kory Alsberry, FACES F RIMPAC MC1 Daniel Hinton and MC2 Kelsey J. Hockenberger
USS Illinois BAP Ferre (PM 211) INS Sahyadri (F47) CFMCC JS ISE (DDH 182) BRP Davao Del Sur (SSN 786) Lt. j.g. Pedro Hayden Master Chief Petty Lt. Boriharn Ensign Yoshito (LD 602) Machinist’s Offi cer 2nd Class AW Kumnunt Mikuni Lt. j.g. Maryam D. Mate 3rd Class “This is my fi rst RIMPAC Anup Kumar Khan Balais Christopher Shaw and I am very excited to “I joined the military “I joined the navy be a part of this. I am “I love my nation, and because I want to be because in 2011 an “This is the fi rst time “I’m excited for 2018 excited to work with 25 I want to serve in the a part of a special earthquake occurred in that we are experiencing RIMPAC and to see different nations’ who military, that is why I organization and a part Japan, I decided to help and participating in the what other countries have different points join in this navy. We are of some special event more people. I expect harbor and exercise have to offer.” of view. Here in Hawaii, just looking forward to like RIMPAC 2018, and out of this RIMPAC to phase of RIMPAC. I we are different people the sea phase of this here I am. This is my cooperate with many chose to serve the around the world with exercise. We’ll be part of fi rst time for RIMPAC. countries.” military because I’ve different languages, the various task forces, I’m excited to learn from seen how it changed my cultures, and I guess and it will give us the RIMPAC, how to work elder brother from being this opportunity, you operational capabilities.” with other countries a carefree individual only get it in the navy.” and how to carry on the into a disciplined one, operations.” (and wanting) to serve my country.” RIMPAC disaster relief drill trains military, civilian organizations RIMPAC Public Affairs cision-making to help Health Command-Pacific maximize and accelerate emergency manager. Military and civilian getting humanitarian aid “RIMPAC provides our personnel responded to to those in need.” forces and the state of a simulated earthquake The exercise was heav- Hawaii with critical re- and tsunami scenario ily focused on refining al-world training following July 12-13. Responders the civil-military rela- a major emergency or nat- were part of a task force tionships that ensure an ural disaster to coordinate that included non-gov- effective disaster relief and support emergency ernmental organizations, response. Among the par- preparedness, mitigation and the state of Hawaii ticipants: United Nations and the response and re- during the Rim of the Pa- Office for the Coordina- covery efforts.” cific (RIMPAC) exercise tion of Humanitarian The mass casualty por- at Joint Base Pearl Har- Affairs, U.S. Agency for tion of the HADR exercise bor-Hickam. International Develop- features more than 300 This year for the ment Offi ce of Foreign Di- volunteers portraying pa- first time, all of Ha- saster Assistance, Hawaii tients who will be triaged waii’s acute care hos- Healthcare Emergency in mobile hospital units pitals participated in Management Coalition, on Ford Island, and trans- the humanitarian assis- Hawaii Disaster Medical ported by helicopter and tance and disaster relief Assistance Team, Har- ambulance to hospitals on (HADR) exercise. vard, Brown, Oxford, six islands. In the exercise scenario, Yale, Stanford, Lehigh, For the fi rst time, all of a major earthquake and Massachusetts Institute the acute care hospitals tsunami have struck an of Technology, American in the state of Hawaii are island nation inflicting Red Cross, International participating in the RIM- massive casualties, after- U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Travis Litke Federation of Red Cross PAC HADR exercise and shocks, and extensive in- Ophemia Perez-Hoffman, a volunteer for the Hawaiian Disaster Medical Assistance and Red Crescent, Ha- will receive certifi cations frastructure damage. The Team, moves a patient from the triage tent to a medical treatment tent during HADR waii State Department of toward their annual re- island nation is request- training as part of the RIMPAC exercise July 12 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Health, Kailua Commu- quirements. ing support from non-gov- nity Emergency Response Naval Expeditionary ernmental organizations pability to respond to the “RIMPAC 2018 has the HADR scenario. “As Team (CERT), Ewa Combat Command units, and the military, which needs of its residents. been a valuable experi- the battle watch captain CERT, and Team Rubicon. a Fleet Survey Team, have formed a combined Military staff and med- ence for my professional of Combined Task Force “The partnership with Military Sealift Com- task force. The team is ical planners from 10 development and build- 18, I oversee the human- Dr. (Chris) Crabtree and mand hospital ship USNS under the command of countries assisted in the ing new relationships itarian assistance and the Hawaii Healthcare Mercy (T-AH 19), the Na- Japan Maritime Self-De- simulated HADR efforts with partner nations,” disaster relief operations Emergency Management val War College, and U.S. fense Force Rear Adm. including the U.S., Japan, said Chilean navy Lt. by analyzing the situa- provides medically ready Army, U.S. Marine Corps, Hideyuki Oban, vice com- Chile, Canada, Vietnam, Cmdr. Sergio Huidobro, tion and deliver real-time forces as well as statewide U.S. Air Force, and U.S. mander, Combined Task Germany, New Zealand, current operations offi cer assessments to the vice healthcare emergency pre- Indo-Pacifi c Command as- Force, as the disaster has Australia, the Republic of for the Chilean fl eet and commander of the Com- paredness,” said Thomas sets also participated in exceeded the nation’s ca- Korea and Peru. a battle watch captain for bined Task Force for de- Bookman, Regional the training.
During the fi tness assessment New FAC streamlines members must: • Check-in at the FAC to their scheduled assessment session at 5:15 a.m., 6:15 a.m. testing at Hickam or 7:15 a.m. with valid common access card Tech. Sgt. Heather physical fi tness testing for (CAC) (doors will be closed promptly at the Redman active duty members. end of check-in by 5:45 a.m., 6:45 a.m. or During fi scal year 2016, 7:45 a.m.) 15th Wing Public Affairs this process wasted over • All testers must have their CAC on hand 1,584 man-hours, costing • All testers must be in offi cial PT gear while The 647th Force Sup- over $60,000 annually. testing. Adhere to Air Force Instruction 36- port Squadron Fitness As- To streamline the 2903 when wearing offi cial Air Force PT gear. sessment Cell (FAC) has fitness assessment • Provide one completed copy of the FSQ (uti- come together to make the process the FAC proposed lize only the one provided on our SharePoint Air Force fitness assess- utilizing space alre- - no other versions will be accepted) U.S. Air Force fi le photo by • AF Form 469 (if applicable) ment a little less painful ady available. 2nd Lt. Kaitlyn Daddona for the Airmen stationed Converting two racquet- • Copy of orders (if Guard or Reserve) at Joint Base Pearl Har- ball courts at the Hickam bor-Hickam. Bowling Alley into private Since June 11, Airmen rooms, the space is now are no longer required to ready for abdominal and complete the administra- weight measurements and tive portions of their test collection, with a newly at the Hickam Gym prior air-conditioned area avail- to completing the physical able for the push-up and portion at the track. sit-up testing. Once fin- Now Airmen are able ished, a quick walk to the to complete the entire fi t- track fi nalizes the fi tness ness assessment in a sin- assessment. gle location. “The new process con- “For years the FAC has solidates the entire fi tness been conducting fitness assessment experience assessments at the track, for the Airmen in a com- after doing the adminis- fortable environment,” trative piece at the gym,” Timana said. “Not only said Staff Sgt. Jose Ti- will Airmen be able to mana, 647th FSS FAC. complete most of their fi t- “This process didn’t make ness assessment indoors a lot of sense for the Air- but we are estimating that men stationed here or for the new location will cut the FAC members.” the current testing time in Over the past two years, half.” the FAC collected data FAC is now located be- concerning the non-value hind the Hickam Bowling added steps Airmen were Center on Kuntz Avenue taking during their as- at building 1891. Mem- sessments. Prior to its re- bers taking their fitness location, the FAC Airmen assessment are not able would travel over three to enter the FAC from the miles up to three times a Bowling Center’s front day between the Hickam doors, but must enter Gym and Earhart Track, through the back of the to accomplish annual building. HO‘OKELE July 20, 2018 • A-
Submitted by David D. Underwood Jr. and Ensign Heather Hill What is your favorite national landmark and why?
Fire Seaman Fire Controlman Ernie Coupe Master Sgt. Angel Dennis Nagle, Jr. Staff Sgt. Jason Terrence Koudosso 2nd Class Alan Holomoku NEX Jenkins DoD family member Holmes USS Bonhomme Bridges USTRANSCOM Patient 25th Air Support Richard COMSUBPAC “My favorite national Movement Requirements “The USS Arizona Operations Squadron landmark is the Center Memorial. This is “My favorite national “Bellows Beach is Washington Monument my favorite because “My favorite landmark is landmark is the Statue my favorite landmark because eight of the last “The Martin Luther King, I love to see things the te y Ar h i t. of Liberty because because it is a 10 years I lived there and Jr. monument at the King related to military Louis, Missouri. This arch I’m from Brooklyn. secluded area where saw it every day.” Center in Atlanta. I love this history. It is special reminds me of home and It s the fi rst re you can enjoy the landmark because it’s so because it honors all family. It is the gateway to monument I had ever sunrise.” rich in history and it makes those who died there my past and the bridge see it efi ite y yo sit re e t o and they should be that brings me together impacted me!” how far we’ve come in this remembered.” with loved ones that are nation.” so far away.”
Want to see your command featured in Diverse Views? Got opinions to share? Drop us a line at [email protected] Navy uniform update released Chief of Naval Personnel (Eisenhower Jacket) has been An Airman from Joint Public Affairs designated a unisex item and se Pe r r or Sailors can wear the men or The Navy announced the women’s jacket sizing that Hickam rides across expansion of hairstyles for the installation after best suits their uniform re- women along with several quirements. receiving a motorcycle other uniform policy changes s fety riefi ri To allow for greater and updates in Navy Admin- visibility, female Sailors Motorcycle Safety Day, istrative Message 163/18, A ri . have the option to wear U.S. Air Force fi le photo by Tech. July 11. identification badges on the Sgt. Aaron Oelrich Among the several hair- right side above the pocket of style changes is the autho- their uniforms. rization for women to wear Wear testing of the im- Drivers take notice: locks. The NAVADMIN pro- proved female officer and vides specific and detailed chief service uniform skirts regulation on how locks can and slacks will be complete Motorcyclists are hitting the road be worn. this summer. Improvements Women are also authorized include a straight line service Michael J. Morris to wear their hair in a single skirt, and redesigned khaki Tips for safer roads: braid, French braid, or single and white service slacks with Naval Safety Center ponytail in service, working lower waist and reduced rise • rivers should allow a following distance of three to four Public Affairs and physical training (waist to top of the inseam). seconds behind a motorcycle to allow enough reaction time uniforms. The ponytail may These items are expected to on the road. (Editor’s note: This article was extend up to 3 inches below be available at NEX uniform • All motorists should always use turn signals for every turn or originally published in the All the bottom edge of the shirt, and customer care centers at lane change. Hands Magazine last month.) jacket or coat collar. the end of the year. • rivers should also show e tra caution at intersections With warmer weather comes The accessory holding the An improved black leather Crashes often occur when a driver fails to see a motorcyclist an increase in motorcyclists hit- ponytail must not be visible safety boot (I-Boot 4) for op- approaching an intersection, turning left in front of the motor- ting the road, often catching driv- when facing forward, and tional wear with all Navy cycle’s path. ers by surprise. be consistent with the color working uniforms and cov- • rivers should never try to share a lane with a motorcycle Al- The American Motorcyclist of the hair. The hair cannot eralls will be for sale at des- ways give a motorcycle the full lane’s width. Association, National Highway be worn below the bottom ignated fleet concentration • otorcyclists should practice operational risk management Traffic Safety Administration of the uniform collar where locations beginning this Oc- and never split or share a lane with a motor vehicle. (NHTSA), Motorcycle Safety there are hazards such as rot- tober. The boots were selected • otorcyclists should avoid riding in poor weather but Foundation, and the Naval Safety ating gear. based on Sailor feedback and sometimes it occurs unexpectedly. All motorists should Center are encouraging all motor- Women may now wear a the 2017 Navy Boot Study. take extra care and be more observant during periods of ists to share the road and watch hair bun that does not exceed New uniform policies are inclement weather. for motorcyclists. or extend beyond the width of the result of fleet feedback • se your vehicle s rearview and side-view mirrors properly to Motorcycles are some of the the back of the head. and the ongoing efforts to help eliminate blind spots where small vehicles like motorcy- smallest vehicles on our roads Other uniform changes improve Navy uniforms, cles can be missed. Motorcyclists should position their motor- and are frequently hidden in a include the approval of uniform policies and cycles to avoid being in a driver’s blind spot. vehicle’s blind spot or blending the Navy optional physical Sailor appearance. • otorcyclists can improve visibility by applying re ective ma- with traffi c. training uniform that The Navy Uniform mobile terials on their motorcycles and by keeping headlights on at Drivers can successfully in- consists of a navy blue high- app will be updated in late all times to improve the chances of being seen by other drivers. teract with motorcyclists by be- performance shirt and 5-inch July. The update will include ing alert and taking extra time running shorts. all of Navy uniform regula- to look twice for motorcyclists. According to NHTSA data, in throughout the year. The uniform is expected tion illustrations, policies and The majority of multi-vehicle 2016 there were 5,286 motor- Motorcyclists should obey the to be available at Navy NAVADMINs. The expanded motorcycle crashes are generally cyclists killed in motor vehicle rules of the road and always Exchange uniform and uniform app’s goal is to pro- caused when other drivers don’t crashes in the United States, 12 practice good safety measures to customer care centers vide one-stop uniform policy see the motorcyclist. of whom were our Navy ship- ensure they are more visible to starting October 2018. access and ability to submit Service members should also be mates. The Navy recorded 84 mo- other motorists. The U.S. Navy is also devel- uniform questions links to aware of the risks associated with torcycle mishaps for fiscal year Reducing crashes is a shared oping a standard navy blue NEX online uniform sales via riding a motorcycle. Always make 2018 so far, nine of them fatal. responsibility for drivers and physical training uniform the app. yourself as visible as possible, The Naval Safety Center en- motorcyclists alike, practicing that will be phased into the For the complete uniform stay out of blind spots, use De- courages drivers to be aware of safe riding and cooperation. seabag issue at Recruit Train- policy, details, guidance and partment of Transportation-com- their surroundings and watch for Stay alert, use common sense, ing Command in the next where to direct questions, see pliant motorcycle helmets, and motorcyclists, not only during the and always be courteous on 12-18 months. NAVADMIN 163/18 at www. stay vigilant. spring and summer months, but the road. The Black Relax-Fit Jacket npc.navy.mil. Repatriation of John Paul Jones Commander, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Rear Adm. Brian Fort Capt. Jeff Bernard
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A ho or r st s ro the r e s et. o es is ref s to ri t ertisi from th t so r e. o o e e is e i ere ee y to y Air or e the mes e of the oh P o es home orte t oi t se Pe r r or i m. ho si its y Air or e i st tio s thro ho t h . A- • July 20, 2018 HO‘OKELE WSEP tests 13th Fighter Squadron weapons capabilities Story and photo by cant because you can go “When you are in day- SrA Brittany A. Chase a whole career without to-day training, all you dropping these specific do is simulate weapons. 35th Fighter Wing weapons,” said Maj. Ja- When you simulate weap- Public Affairs son Markzon, 13th FS ons, there is no feedback; assistant director of oper- there are no weapons The 13th Fighter Squad- ations and WSEP detach- dropping from the air- ron (FS) participated in ment commander. craft. Simulated weapons Combat Hammer, an eval- “I have been in the Air don’t have malfunctions uation exercise, which Force for 10 years and have like their real-world coun- is part of the Air Force’s never dropped the GBU-39, terparts. This exercise weapons system evalu- so getting the newer pilots allowed them to get weap- ation program (WSEP) the opportunity to employ ons on targets and they at Joint Base Pearl Har- it early on in their career is did great.” bor-Hickam (JBPHH) from essential.” During their tenure at June 11-15. During WSEP, pilots get JBPHH, the 13th FS flew “Combat Hammer is a better understanding of 48 sorties, totaling 116 where we evaluate cradle- how to best employ their hours. Throughout the to-grave precision-guided weapons systems and prop- week-long Combat Ham- munitions (PGM),” said A 13th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief taxis in a F-16 Fighting Falcon at joint erly train with them in case mer phase of the exercise, U.S. Air Force Maj. Shan- Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, June 18. of a real-world contingency. they flew 11 sorties total- non Beers, 86th Fighter The Combat Ham- ing 34.9 hours and em- Squadron Exercise nance, pilots and aircraft. ered during WSEP gives working the way it should. mer team evalu- ployed 10 GBU-12s and Combat Hammer F-16 “This evaluation gives us the commander of Air Misawa Air Base’s F-16 ates mission-ready or nine GBU-39s. lead evaluator. the number of probabilities Combat Command an idea Fighting Falcons deployed mission-capable pilots. “Combat Hammer is an “By this, we mean from of target hits with these of how the units are doing. GBU-12s and GBU-39s Although the PGMs are awesome opportunity we storage, to maintenance munitions,” Beers said. He will also see how during the exercise. This an essential part of the ex- don’t get but every three to putting them on aircraft, “If something doesn’t the PGMs are doing and is a valuable opportunity ercise, it’s also important to four years, if we are lucky,” to how the aircrew em- work, we then evaluate whether they are perform- since this doesn’t occur in review how the aircrew em- Markzon said. “Coming ploys them.” the cause, and it will be ing as advertised. most pilots’ careers due to ploys them. out here really gave us the The exercise is one phase determined whether it If they’re not working, the limited ranges that can “Aircrew training is opportunity to do some- of WSEP, encompassing was the aircrew, munition the Combat Hammer team support the employment of a definite part of what thing new and beneficial a week-long evaluation of or aircraft.” can further investigate to the PGMs. Combat Hammer is,” that we wouldn’t get to do munition crews, mainte- The information gath- understand why it isn’t “This exercise is signifi- Beers said. otherwise at home. Special operations forces practice submarine insertion Story and photo by of RIMPAC is to bring sub, and the vessel will up for success because MC1 Daniel Hinton countries together and be ‘rocking and rolling’ on they executed pretty build partnerships,” said the surface.” well today.” COMSUBPAC Cmdr. John C. Roussakies, SOF personnel Song said dry dock Public Affairs commanding officer of the used the submarine’s launches like these Virginia-class fast-attack lockout chamber to exit are essential because Members of the submarine USS Hawaii the ship, inflate rigid it provides critical multinational special (SSN 776). hull inflatable boats, standoff distance for our operations forces (SOF) “Developing that in- and make an amphi- special operators during supporting the Rim of teroperability is important bious landing. maritime operations. the Pacific (RIMPAC) because it’s a big ocean out “For some of our “At the end of the exercise participated in there, and we cannot do partner-nation special day RIMPAC is about a submarine insertion the job ourselves.” operators, submarine partnerships, everything evolution at sea off the The submarine Hawaii, evolutions like today that we are doing is coast of Oahu, July 9. using a reconfigured were new,” said Army purposely designed so Service members torpedo room, transported Capt. Matthew Song, that we can operate from the United States, approximately 30 detachment commander together with our Republic of Korea, multinational SOF of Special Forces partners,” Song said. Republic of the Philippines, operators to a debarkation Operational Detachment “The relationships we Indonesia, India, Peru and point off the coast of Oahu. Alpha from 1st Battalion, are building today are Japan participated in the “It sounds like it should 1st Special Forces important, and we hope event designed to enhance be easy, but it’s a lot of Group based out of to maintain them so that Multinational special operations forces (SOF) participate each country’s mari- work,” Roussakies said. Okinawa, Japan. when there is a problem, in a submarine insertion exercise with the fast-attack time interoperability. “It took five to six sailors “We rehearsed the day we can all come together submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) and combat rubber “The main purpose to carry each raft onto the before, and that set us to solve it.” raiding craft off the coast of Oahu during RIMPAC, July 9. HO‘OKELE July 20, 2018 • A-
The i e missi e estroyer USS O’Kane (DDG 77) launches a Standard Missile (SM) 2 during Rim of the P ifi RIMPAC e er ise i e fire e e t y .
U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Raymond Minami
U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Ethan T. Miller i ors o r i e missi e estroyer Pre e re re to e ter the h r y hi e o ti isit o r se r h sei re tr i i e er ise y .
U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Arthurgwain L. Marquez U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Kevin A. Flinn U.S. Coast Guard Diver 2nd Class Joshua Bredesen, assigned to Regional Dive e e m ss or to the ite t tes Tim roser to rs P A Posei o t o er P ifi e ters the ter ri e o t mi te ter i i sym osi m oi t se Pe r r or i m ri RIMPAC y . t P y .
A . . y A er or et from C rrier Air i T o ssi e to the ir r ft rrier C r i so C ref e s from th Air Ref e i i C R tr tot er from Ti er Air or e se hom y .
U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samantha Mathison HO‘OKELE July 20, 2018 • -1
Members of the U.S. P ifi eet perform during Pau Hana Concert in the Park.
Celebrating summer with Pau Hana Concert in the Park
Reid Tokeshi Musician 3rd Class William A. Camps performs “Big Wave.” Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Morale, Welfare and Recreation
Sunny skies, a summer breeze and live music greeted those who turned out for the first Pau Hana Concert in the Park of the season at Hickam Harbor on July 13. Attendees took advantage of the weather to enjoy a relaxing couple of hours under the Hawaiian sun to begin the weekend. Folding chairs and blankets covered the lawn fronting the harbor as a crowd of nearly 300 kicked back and listened to the sounds of the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet Band. The band performed a wide range of pop and rock hits over the course of an hour-plus session. Many patrons showed up to grab their favorite spot on the lawn nearly an hour before the band took the stage. Over an hour into the event, people kept coming. Kids running, playing and laughing added to the atmosphere. A constant fl ow of hungry customers kept the food trucks busy. One anomaly that grabbed some people’s attention was the unusually high tide happening on the same day. Called the king tides by some, water levels were several feet higher, although not to a harmful deg ree. The sight prompted kids and adults to take a moment to glance at the surroundings. Outdoor Recreation Director Brandon Lavin was pleased with the turnout for the fi rst concert. He said he hopes everyone returns for the upcoming dates. The next Pau Hana Concert in the Park happens on July 27 with the Air Force Band of the Pacific. The Aug. 10 event features local rock band Elephant, who performed at Club Pearl after the 4th of July celebration. For more information on Pau Hana Concert in the Park and other MWR events, go to www. greatlifehawaii.com.
Photos by FFR Marketing Above left, a family gets refreshments. Below, concert attendees relax on the lawn near Hickam Harbor, July 13. -2 • July 20, 2018 HO‘OKELE USS Hawaii hosts Hollywood at sea
U.S. Navy photos by Lt. Cmdr. Cheryl Collins
Above, actor Stephen Hill, from the upcoming reboot of “Magnum P.I.,” poses while underway on a Hollywood-to-sea embark on the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776), July 6.
At left, actors from the upcoming network reboot of “Magnum P.I.” discover how the photonics mast functions on the USS Hawaii.
At right, actor Zachary Knighton, center, talks with Cmdr. John C. Roussakies, right, the rre t omm i offi er Cm r. Sterling Jordan, the prospective commanding offi er of ii.
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Coast Guard Avionics Elec- trical Technician 2nd Class Aldo Albarello and goalkeeper Nikki Forsberg, a military family member, handed Navy Information Operations Com- mand (NIOC) Hawaii its first loss of the season with two goals. The Coast Guard won with a score of 4-3 on July 14 in a Summer Soccer League game at Earhart Field, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Playing in its second game of the season, the Coast Guard picked up its first win after opening up the season with a tie, while NIOC’s re- cord is now 1-1. “Luckily, we were never down,” Albarello said. “We were always up and when it was 3-2, one of our guys had a really nice goal to put us up 4-2. So we never had to shift our game plan. “ In the first half, Albarello literally got the team started on a good foot. Being at the right place and right time, he followed up on a missed shot to put the ball into the back of the net for an early 1-0 lead. “Before the game, we dis- cussed a set play, where if we had a throw-in, we were going to have one guy go the post and one guy go to the back,” he revealed. “We threw it to the back post, the guy headed it back to the striker, he got a touch on it and laid it right in front of me and I just put it to the back of the net. It was the way we drew it up. It couldn’t have turned out better.” Hungry for more, Albarello was right in the middle of the action once again, as he popped in his second goal of the game to give the Coast Guard a 2-0 lead. “That was important,” said Albarello about taking a 2-0 lead. “(NIOC) came back and fought really hard. Every goal counts.” Later in the first half, NIOC came back to cut the lead down to one, as Jordan Abraham, a military family member, took a great pass off the foot of Lt. Donny Lt. Cmdr. Cal Robbins meets George and pushed the ball in the ball with his shoulders without a challenge to make to keep the action going. it 2-1. Robbins scored one goal However, the Coast Guard in the game to help Coast came back just before Guard defeat NIOC. halftime to score one more time, when Lt. Cmdr. Cal Robbins picked up a goal for a 3-1 lead at the break. While the Coast Guard’s us back there. I think she’s team for the second time in (Interpretive) 3rd Class Craig “We want to win the whole offense was running as the MVP every game.” the game. Francis scored the third and thing,” Albarello said. “We smooth as it could, NIOC In the second half, just Instead of allowing NIOC fi nal goal for NIOC. have a really good group of was struggling near the goal, when you thought that the to tie, the Coast Guard stood While the game was only people. Everyone gets along as Coast Guard goalkeeper Coast Guard’s lead might be tall and put the game away the second of the season, the really well, we have good team Forsberg did everything safe, NIOC got back into the for good, when Avionics win over a top team like NIOC chemistry and as long as we she could to keep NIOC game, when Senior Airman Electrical Technician 1st Class only proves that the Coast can get everyone to show up, from scoring. Matthew Gessner shot in a Brennen Bridgeford scored Guard should be able to hold as long as we have numbers, “Nikki played really well,” goal that put NIOC within the team’s fourth goal of the its own against any team in I think that we can compete Albarello said. “She save(d) one point of the opposing game. Cryptologic Technician the league. with anybody.”
Run with pride Participants of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) 5k Pride Run begin the race held at the Missing Man Memorial on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, June 29. The LBGT 5k Pride Run was hosted by Joint Base Diversity Committee in support of LGBT Pride Month.
U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Darienne Slack - • July 20, 2018 HO‘OKELE Take a swing at $2 Tuesdays for outdoor fun Reid Tokeshi swinging right, holding the club properly, giving sound advice.” Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Bruce and Kit Pier brought Morale, Welfare and Recreation their kids along on one Tues- day. Bruce is in the Army and Hawaii’s beautiful weather the family lives on Hickam. An year-round offers a chance to avid golfer, he’s a regular at have fun while being active in the course, but now the whole the fresh air and sunshine. One group can come out and spend example right here on base is $2 time together. Tuesdays on the driving range “We wanted to do something at the Mamala Bay Golf Course. as a family and we like to do out- Non-golfers and golfers alike door stuff,” Kit said. have found that this is some- “We wanted to try something a thing worth trying. little different, something sporty Offered every Tuesday, cus- where we didn’t have to take a tomers get discount rates on lot of gear with us. It’s easy, in- several things from 4 to 6 p.m. expensive and we can be home in Normally $2 for a bucket of time for dinner.” balls, on Tuesdays the same Kit said she likes that the kids $2 gets two buckets (about 60 can participate with no expecta- balls). There are also $2 hot dogs tions or pressure, while spending and $1 water and soft drinks. time with their mom and dad. “It’s a good way to get people “My husband gets to teach the introduced to the game,” said boys something they don’t know. Mamala Bay Golf Course Man- They’re bonding all while enjoy- ager Carl Kelly. ing the beautiful blue sky.” He said golf can feel like a She added that it’s fun watch- diffi cult, expensive game, espe- ing their reaction when they cially for a beginner. For a low make contact. price, patrons can come to the “You can tell they’re excited driving range and try what is when they hit it,” she said. “You arguably the most fun part, hit- can see their excitement.” ting the ball as far as you can. “We’ve had people that have Of course, experienced golfers never touched a golf club before are welcome to take advantage and we get them swinging and of the discount, but Kelly said Photo by Theresa Valadez hitting balls,” Kelly said. “It he is enjoying how it appeals to Patrons tee off at the Mamala Bay Golf Course. The course offers a $2 Tuesday special. doesn’t matter what your skill customers of all ages beyond the level is, we can make sure you enthusiast. great things about $2 Tues- tivity that gets them outside, For newbies with no idea enjoy your time out here.” “I think most of our cus- days is that customers can bor- away from the video games,” what they’re doing, Kelly and For more information on $2 tomers that come out are new row clubs for free and kid sizes said Kelly. his club pros are on hand offer- Tuesdays, visit the pro shop at to the game. They don’t have are available. “We’re loaning out an awful ing free tips. Mamala Bay Golf Course, call their own clubs,” Kelly said. “I like seeing the kids get in- lot of clubs, which is great,” “The instructors really are 449-2304 or visit greatlifeha- He adds that one of the other volved. It can be a family ac- he added. involved, getting the customers waii.com.
● Float Night is cooling you off from the summer heat from 5 to 7 p.m. July 27 at Scott Pool. The pool stays open late and you can bring your personal float. Free ice cream floats will also be given out (while supplies last). For everyone’s comfort and enjoyment at the event, floats are limited to tubes no larger than 36 inches UPCOMING EVENTS for youth and 53 inches for Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Morale, Welfare and Recreation MWR photo by Helen Ko adults. For more information, call 448-2384.
● Registration for Operation Hele On relaxing in the park and listening to great is open now for deployed families. General live music by the Air Force Band of the registration opens July 23. Operation Hele Pacific Rock Band as the sun sets in the On takes place on Aug. 17 and is a mock background. Snacks will also be available deployment that shows the youth what for purchase or bring your own snacks and their parent goes through when preparing blankets to enjoy the fresh air. This is a to deploy. This is a free event. For more free event and is open to all base-eligible information, call 474-1999. patrons. For more information about the event, call 449-5215. ● The Freedom Fun Run 10K begins at 6:30 a.m. July 21 at the Hickam Memorial ● Ohana Paint Night gets creative from Fitness Center. Challenge yourself with a 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 27 at the Hickam Arts run to start the weekend. The cost is free & Crafts Center. An instructor leads parents to participate and sign up is done on the and children step-by-step through a featured morning of the event beginning at 6 a.m. For painting. At the end of the evening they can more information, call 448-2214. take their personal masterpiece home. Price ● is $35 per person, includes all art supplies The Summer Reading Program Finale and is open to ages 8 and up. Register is happening from 10 a.m. to noon July online at greatlifehawaii.com. For more 21 at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam information, call 448-9907. Library. Celebrate the end of the program with a silent disco, refreshments and random ● The Eat the Street Shuttle departs drawings. This event is free and is a reward at 6:30 p.m. July 27 from the Hickam for all who participated in the program and Information, Tickets and Tours office. Avoid their parents. For more information, the traffic and parking woes and catch the call 448-8299. shuttle to the island’s largest food truck rally. Price is $7 and the shuttle returns to the ● The free advance screening of “Teen base at approximately 8:30 p.m. For more Titans Go! To the Movies” begins at 3 p.m. information, call 448-2295. July 21 at Sharkey Theater. Tickets will be ● distributed at 1:30 p.m. at the ticket booth. Chinatown Food & Historic Walking Active duty military may receive up to four Tour departs at approximately 8:30 a.m. July tickets. All others may receive up to two 28 from the Hickam ITT office. Discover the tickets. The screening is limited to the first intriguing history of Honolulu’s Chinatown on this walking tour, sampling Chinese treats 400 patrons. For more information, about the along the way. Cost is $35 for adults and screening, call 473-2651. $30 for ages 3 to 11 and includes round-trip ● Christmas in July is celebrated on July transportation, a guided tour and a Chinese- 25 at the Hickam and Naval Station Bowling style lunch. Reservations are recommended. Centers. Cool off from the summer sun For more information, call 448-2295. with a session of bowling at only $1.50 per ● Entries for the Arts & Crafts Center’s game while listening to Christmas music. Gallery Showcase will be accepted from The celebration happens from 11 a.m. to 2 Aug. 1 to Sept. 30. Get your creative juices p.m. at Hickam and 4 to 8:30 p.m. at Naval flowing and prepare to submit your artwork, Station. For more information, call 448-9959 crafts, photography and digital creations. or 473-2574. It is free to submit a piece and works will ● The Pau Hana Concert in the Park be displayed in the gallery beginning with happens from 4:30 to 7 p.m. July 27 at the opening reception on Oct. 3. For more Hickam Harbor Waterfront. End the week information, call 448-2393. HO‘OKELE July 20, 2018 • -
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PAM CHANGES HOURS OF OPERATION education services, budgeting, and TRI- NOW — The Pacific Aviation Museum MIDWAY EXTRAS NEEDED CARE insurance. Register at https: jbphh. is now open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, a Extras are needed for Midway, greatlifehawaii.com support military-fam- one-hour change from their original hours a period piece and major feature ily-support-center or call 474-1999 for of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum and its film. Come to Bloch Arena, 915 more information. partners are closed on Thanksgiving, North Road, Saturday, July 28 Christmas and New ear’s Day. from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. BELLOWS CLOSING FOR RIMPAC TODAY — Bellows Field Beach Park Military personnel and its campgrounds will be closed to the AHUA REEF WETLAND RESTORATION Military spouses and children VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Fluent Japanese-speaking public from today through July 23 and NOW — olunteers are needed for males July 27 to 30 in support of the Rim of the Saturday, July 28 from 8 to 11 a.m. Asian adults and children Pacific (RIMPAC) exercises. The beach Help restore a coastal wetland by ages 6 and older park is normally closed to the public on creating habitat for native plants and Stand-ins and photo doubles Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. birds. Activities include pulling invasive ou need a valid ID to work in the Five-day camping will continue to be weeds and trash pickup. The Ahua Reef .S. Bring a pen. No experience available at other nearby city park camp- Wetland is located on the Hickam side necessary. Must be available in grounds, including Waimanalo Bay Beach of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, September. If selected, military Park and Waimanalo Beach Park. Each of near Hickam Harbor and the Hawaii Air personnel must be in leave status these campgrounds has 10 sites. Bellows National Guard. Closed-toe shoes are in order to participate in the Field Beach Park consists of 50 campsites re uired. Expect to get wet and muddy production. offering three-day camping available from boots, long sleeves and pants are U.S. Navy photo illustration by Friday afternoon until Monday morning. MC2 Larry Wolfe recommended. Additional items to bring Reservation re uests begin on the Friday include sunblock, water, hat and snacks. two weeks prior to the camping dates at Navy Natural Resources will provide all of the re uired documents and a to volunteer hawaiifoodbank.org, by fax: camping.honolulu.gov. Camping reserva- tools, gloves and water refills. Contact completed application form ahead of time. 954-7879 or by mail: tions for this site will resume for the week- Noel Dunn at ashley.n.dunn.ctr navy. A document guide and forms can also be Hawaii Foodbank end of Aug. 3. Bellows Field Beach Park mil or 224-249-2180. found at license.honolulu.gov. Attn.: Community Engagement Manager is under the purview of the military, but is 2611 ilihau St., Honolulu, HI 96819 open for public access on weekends and LIMITED SATURDAY DRIVER LICENSING HAWAII RED CROSS VOLUNTEER For more information, contact Marielle holidays in an agreement with the City and HOURS OFFERED OPPORTUNITIES Terbio, community engagement manager County of Honolulu. The military reserves NOW — The Department of Customer Every single day, the Hawaii NOW — at volunteer hawaiifoodbank.org the right to close the park for their purpos- Services announced that it will be Red Cross helps people in emergencies. or 954-7869. es. For more information, call the Commu- continuing Saturday hours for certain Whether it’s one displaced family, nity Relations Office at Marine Corps Base driver licensing centers through Aug. thousands of disaster victims or providing NAVAL HEALTH CLINIC HAWAII HOURS Hawaii at 257-8876. 25. The department is offering the care and comfort to an ill or injured AFFECTED service to walk-in customers as well as service member or veteran or support TODAY — Naval Health Clinic Hawaii FREEDOM FUN RUN 10K those who make an appointment. The to a military family member, volunteers (NHCH) will hold its change of command JULY 21 — This free event is scheduled Saturday hours are part of a broader are necessary. The Hawaii Red Cross ceremony today. Capt. Lynn Wheeler, at 6:30 a.m. at Hickam Memorial Fitness effort to provide customers additional is always looking for people with various NHCH commanding officer will transfer Center. Registration starts at 6 a.m. For convenience and to address the increase backgrounds, talents and skill levels. command leadership to Capt. imberly more information, call 448-2214 or visit of license renewals this year, as well as The organi ation’s needs are often u elski. NHCH will conduct normal greatlifehawaii.com. the heavy summer demand. Here’s a list specific based on current events and operations from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Starting of available locations and hours levels of ground support, but they will at 10 a.m., the NHCH Camp H.M. Smith MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S GLEAM for Saturday: try to accommodate your desire to get and Wahiawa Clinics, which includes JULY 21 — Foster Botanical Garden will host its event from 4 to 9 p.m. See river licensing centers involved. For uestions, please contact medical dental services, will be closed the Mongolian Tribesmen and their apolei 8 a.m. to noon volunteerpacific redcross.org. for the remainder of the day. The NHCH fighting knights. Children’s activities are oolau 8 a.m. to noon (closed on July For more information, visit http: www. Makalapa and aneohe Bay clinics will 21 for pre-scheduled maintenance) redcross.org local hawaii volunteer remain open for normal business hours scheduled from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Painting, apalama 8 a.m. to noon becoming-a-volunteer. for acute patient care needs. Reduced botanical games, bubbles, and arts Wahiawa 8 a.m. to noon pharmacy staffing may result in longer and crafts will be available. For more HAWAII FOODBANK SEEKS wait times. information, call 768-7135. No driver testing (road or written) or VOLUNTEERS commercial driver’s license services are olunteers are needed year-round. SPOUSES TRANSITION SEMINAR ANGER MANAGEMENT offered on Saturday. Driver licensing olunteers will assist in the Hawaii TODAY — This class is scheduled JULY 23 — This class is scheduled centers offer driver license renewals Foodbank’s warehouse, in the today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at MFSC from 9 a.m. to noon at MFSC Pearl and duplicates, and state ID services. community, or with special projects and Pearl Harbor. Is your spouse separating Harbor. 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