Hawaii ARINEARINE MVMOLUME 36, NUMBER 32 2005 THOMAS JEFFERSON AWARD WINNING METRO FORMAT NEWSPAPER AUGUST 18, 2006 Rescue ATV Softball A-3 B-1 C-1 Pace discusses military values

Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Misdeeds by service members in Iraq, while rare, give the world the wrong impression of what the U.S. military stands for, the chair- man of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said dur- ing a visit here yesterday. Gen. Peter Pace said the incidents, which include the alleged murder of Iraqi civilians in Haditha and the alleged rape and murder of an Iraqi girl and her family south of Baghdad, reflect badly on all American service members and repre- sent only a tiny proportion of the Americans who have served in Iraq. "It's not who we are as a nation; it's not who we are as an armed force," Pace said. He said that when the allegations surfaced, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Michael Hagee visited thou- sands of deployed Marines to reinforce just how Marines are supposed to act. "We've had between 1 million and 1.5 million Americans deploy to the Gulf," Pace said. "A small fraction of them have done things that we know for sure were wrong." He called such acts and those who commit them "unacceptable." "And we will deal with that," the chairman promised. Pace said that with the exception of the Haditha incident, all the others were reported via the chain of command. He said this proves the system works. Air Force Staff Sgt. D. Myles Cullen Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Peter Pace speaks with a student at the National Defense University Aug. 9. Pace was at the university to address and See PACE, A-6 congratulate the 215 students selected for the class of 2007. Tankers provide greater sense of security

Gunnery Sgt. Mark greater sense of safety. “I can see the car before they’ve got ammunition to ly-mounted machine gun “We carry more than Oliva “We provide them cover it gets to the ECP,” Padilla spare. Boxes of ammunition has a belt of rounds so long, 10,000 rounds of ‘7.62,’” 1st Marine Division and firepower superiority,” said. “The gunner is able to are stashed in nearly every it doesn’t appear to have an said Sgt. Crescencio T. identify a threat before any- open space and the coaxial- end. See TANKERS, A-7 FALLUJAH, Iraq — Padilla, a 21-year-old tank thing happens.” Tankers with Regimental commander from San Cpl. Orasee D. Russel, Combat Team 5 know how German, Puerto Rico. Padilla’s gunner on his tank, to send a message. They “We’re guardian angels for said he has all-weather simply show up. them.” capability and can scan for Marines from A They’re guardian angels targets in the worst of con- Company, 2nd Tank who wield a pretty big stick. ditions. If infantry equip- Battalion, RCT-5, reinforced Along with the 120 mm ment fails, they have theirs an entry control point on main gun, each tank carries to back up the grunts. the outskirts of Fallujah, an two 7.62 mm machine guns “We’ve got the night operation they conduct on a and a .50-caliber machine vision and the thermals,” regular but erratic schedule. gun. Top that off with state- explained Russell, a 22-year- The tankers roll a section of of-the-art targeting systems old from Apple Valley, Calif. M-1A1 Main Battle Tanks to and sights, and they can hit “If their NVGs stop work- the ECPs surrounding whatever they can see. And ing, our thermals work. Fallujah to boost security, they can see farther than They give us a clearer pic- provide overwatch and give any of the infantry on the ture.” the Marines on the ground a ground. And if a tank does shoot, HSL-37 Homecoming

Gunnery Sgt. Mark Oliva Sgt. Crescencio T. Padilla, a tank commander with A Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, Regimental Combat

Lance Cpl. Steven Kwietniak Team 5, scans the horizon as his tank section rolls out to reinforce an entry control point in Fallujah, Iraq. The tankers periodically reinforce the ECPs, manned by infantry Marines. They bring greater fire- A ceremony was held in honor of the return of Detachment 3 of Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron power, a quick reaction force and enhanced observation to Marines keeping insurgents from entering Light 37, a Navy UH60 Seahawk Helicopter Squadron, in Hangar 103 of Marine Corps Base Hawaii. the city. A-2 • AUGUST 18, 2006 HAWAII MARINE

NEWS BRIEFS 1/12 Homecoming

Women’s Leadership Conference

The 3rd Annual International Women's Leadership Conference will be held Aug. 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel & Resort, Hawaii Ballroom. Government/military rates are available. The event features 12 women leaders, including Rear Adm. Sally Brice-O'Hara, commander, Coast Guard District 14; Karen P. Hughes, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Diplomacy and Public Affairs; Zainab Al-Suwaij, executive director, American Islamic Congress; Grace Padaca, governor, Isabela Province, Philippines; and a special videotaped mes- sage from Oprah Winfrey. The event is open to all military and spouses. For more information or to register, visit http://www.iwlchi.org or call 586-0081.

Recruiting Station Needs Volunteers

Marine Corps Recruiting Station Twin Cities is looking for Marines, E-1s to E-5s, to participate in the Command Recruiting Program as recruiter assistants for the following areas: Anoka, Chicago, Isanti, Sherburne, and Wright County. Marines who volun- teer will be issued permissive temporary additional duty orders by their command, if authorized. Promotion points, Meritorious Mast, Certificate of Commendation, and many other incentives are available for those who volunteer. Contact Master Gunnery Sgt. Eugenio Bautista at (763) 576-9049, or via e-mail at [email protected]

DEERS to Relocate Lance Cpl. Ryan Trevino Maj. Tim Y. Kao, Commanding Officer, Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, reunites with his daughter Charlotte, 9 months, Hawaii Installation Personnel Administrative and his wife Leigh Ann, Wednesday at Barracks 7003 here after a seven-month deployment to Okinawa as part of the Unit Deployment Program. Center will be taking over the DEERS/Rapids ID Card Approximately 100 Marines from Charlie Battery returned to their families and friends during a homecoming celebration. Center beginning at noon, Aug. 18. The Center will be relocated to the first floor of Building 1044. The new DEERS location will reopen beginning Aug. 21. Social security numbers to be protected Recycling for Change

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeremy Cosenza (left), diver, Waterfront Operations, pulls two crash victims to the side of the rescue boat during a search and rescue exercise Aug. 9. The exercise was a collabrotive effort between Waterfront Operations and the Federal Fire Department here. Waterfront Operations respond, conduct search and rescue exercise

Story and Photos by Lance Cpl. Ryan Trevino Combat Correspondent

Around 9:30 a.m. the call came in over the radio at the Waterfront Operations command deck Aug. 9. The caller said two boats had col- lided in the bay near Coconut Island leaving four passengers stranded in the water. The loca- tion of the wreck, severity of the injuries and time of the collision were unknown. Waterfront Ops was quick to respond. Two boats were dis- patched into Kaneohe Bay to search for the location of the wreck and rescue the passengers. The Federal Fire Department here and its team of paramedics were also contacted and on standby to take in any or all of the passengers rescued. The site of the wreckage was spotted within 10 minutes of the call. The driver of the rescue boat deployed a small team of Navy res- Ensign Marc B. Tinaz, officer-in-charge, Waterfront Operations, backs up a rescue cue swimmers to assess the casual- boat away from the docks to begin a search and rescue exercise Aug 9. Waterfront ties and bring them aboard. Ops is a key search and rescue asset for the Kaneohe Bay area. The swimmers quickly noticed the victims were suffering from a boats were now drifting danger- Although this was just a train- variety of injuries. Two were ously close to the coral reefs by ing exercise conducted as a collab- unconscious, one with a major the shore, which would have orative effort by Waterfront Ops head trauma. The other two were caused them to get stuck and and the Federal Fire Department awake, but suffering from a broken require a rescue operation them- here, this scenario plays out more leg and a puncture wound. selves. often than the two units would The two unresponsive passen- Fortunately, the boats were able like. gers were quickly brought on to avoid the reefs and quickly According to Marc B. Tinaz, board and given the immediate rushed the victims back to the officer-in-charge, Waterfront care they required. The team of docks where the paramedics were Operations Ensign, a search and swimmers quickly plunged back standing by with stretchers to get rescue operation occurs about into the water to rescue the others them off the boats and an ambu- once every ten days in Kaneohe who were crying out in agony. lance to rush them to a local hos- Bay. The second boat arrived on the pital as needed. Tinaz has decided to implement scene soon after and assisted with “We are there to provide any a training regimen that will Jeremy Takesue (kneeling, left), firefighter, K-Bay's Federal Fire Department, works the rescue operation. As both type of medical assistance require the Sailors of Waterfront on a simulated crash victim during a search and rescue training exercise conduct- ed by Waterfront Operations and the Federal Fire Department Aug. 9. The units boats were conducting the search Waterfront Ops may need,” said Operations to conduct a new units will get together the second Wednesday of every month to conduct this type and rescue, another obstacle was Jason K. Montgomery, acting cap- search and rescue operation once a of exercise to better prepare them for the real thing. thrown into the equation. The tain, Federal Fire Department here. month. “These exercises will allow us to train and be more proficient in our search and rescue capabilities,” said Tinaz, who added that his team of Navy swimmers are con- sidered a valuable asset for both the Coast Guard and Honolulu Rescue for the Kaneohe Bay area. Tinaz admitted the training exercise went well except for a few shortcomings. “Timing is critical,” said Tinaz. “It should take less than 10 minutes to arrive any- where in the bay.” He said he was pleased with the communication between the boats and the command deck through- out the exercise and with the treatment of the victims. Tinaz explained to his Sailors during the exercise debrief, he wanted them to pay more atten- tion to the details. Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeremy W. Consenza, swimmer, Waterfront Operations, Two rescue boats speed to help crash victims stranded in the water during a search “It’s the little things that can pulls to crash victims to safety during the training exercise Aug. 9. Waterfront and rescue training exercise conducted Aug. 9 by Waterfront Operations and the Operations conducts real search and rescue operations once every 10 days. eat us up,” he said. Federal Fire Department here. A-4 • AUGUST 18, 2006 HAWAII MARINE Marine’s quick thinking saved lives

Sgt. Roe F. Seigle potentially saved other Marines’ or sol- Regimental Combat Team 7 diers’ lives since he deployed to Iraq in March. BAGHDAD, Iraq — The quick think- A few weeks prior to the suicide bomb- ing, coupled with a series of well-aimed ing, Globis was riding in a humvee during shots, by a Marine on post saved lives July a patrol through the city. Moments before 27, according to Marines and Iraqi soldiers the humvee drove over a pressure-detonat- serving here. ed improvised explosive device, Globis said Cpl. Jeff Globis’ split-second decision to he noticed it from the corner of his eye and verbally warn near-by Marines and Iraqi had the driver stop. soldiers of an approaching suicide bomber Upon inspection, Globis and the other while he was standing post at a military Marines noticed the front tire of the vehi- outpost here allowed others to avoid a cle was literally inches away from the road- potentially life-threatening explosion. side bomb. Manning an observation point at the “Globis has been exposed to a lot of dan- combat outpost, the 23-year-old infantry- ger since he arrived in Iraq, but he has man saw the speeding truck break through remained dependable and mature,” said the base’s protective barriers. Globis Charley. “Because of this, his subordinates opened fire on the vehicle, which was and I have the utmost confidence in him.” loaded with hundreds of pounds of explo- Recently, Globis was selected to be an sives, and warned others to take cover – infantry advisor for the Military Transition acts which many here say saved their lives Team here. Now he spends his days train- Globis, a team leader assigned to the ing Iraqi soldiers – who are making notable Hawaii-based Weapons Company, 3rd progress as they continue to progress Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, said he towards operating independent of his knew the truck was a suicide bomber as unit’s support, he said. soon as it turned a corner and attempted to “The soldiers are stepping up and taking drive through the outpost’s protective bar- charge when we are on patrol,” said Globis. riers. “They want to succeed.” “I only had a few seconds to act, so I “Ahmed,” a soldier who was slightly fired four shots through the windshield as injured in the blast from the suicide soon as he crashed through the first protec- bomber said Globis is a great leader and tive barrier,” said Globis, a native of motivates the soldiers to fight the insur- Wynthrop Harbor, Ill. “When the truck gency. He also said that he is alive today stopped, I warned all the Marines and sol- because Globis saved his life that day. diers to move as far away from the front of “I would have been killed if Globis did the building as possible.” not give that warning,” said Ahmed. Globis’s determinations were soon con- “Marines like Globis have earned our loyal- firmed – the truck detonated and part of ty and respect and we feel privileged to the roof of the outpost collapsed. No fight along side them.” Marines or soldiers were killed because Globis said he enjoys working with the they had time to move away, avoiding the soldiers and has learned good leadership brunt of the blast, thanks to Globis’ verbal skills, like patience and mentoring, because warning. there is a language barrier between them However, Globis, a 2002 graduate of and sometimes he has to teach the soldiers Zion Benton High School, refuses to take the same task more than once. credit for saving the Marines’ and soldiers’ “The reason we selected Globis to work lives that day because he “was just doing with the soldiers is because he is one of the what any Marine would have done in that Sgt. Roe F. Seigle most dependable and mature Marines in situation.” Corporal Jeff Globis’ split-second decision to verbally warn near-by Marines and Iraqi soldiers of an the company and accomplishes difficult Staff Sgt. Richard Charley, 29, disagrees approaching suicide bomber while he was standing post at a military outpost in Iraq’s Al Anbar province missions, like leading soldiers on patrols, with Globis and says that many Marines allowed others to avoid a potentially life-threatening explosion. with little or no supervision,” said Charley. and soldiers are still alive because of his Globis, and the rest of the Marines in quick thinking. he could penetrate further into the com- that day, but it is undetermined which 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, also “Globis saved several peoples’ lives that pound and completely destroy the build- award he will receive, said Charley, a known as “America’s Battalion,” are sched- day,” said Charley, a platoon sergeant. “He ing.” native of Bishop, Calif. uled to return to Hawaii this fall and be eliminated the driver of that vehicle before Globis will be awarded for his actions This is not the first time Globis has replaced by another Hawaii-based unit. Berlin Wall constructed 55 years ago

Cpl. Michelle M. the daily migration of huge stop the construction. The roughly 5,000 escapees propaganda, was not fully In the days and weeks to Dickson numbers of professionals entire length of the border were successful. These updated on the message come, people would come Combat Correspondent and skilled workers between between East and West attempts were toward the and thereby gave the to the wall and break off East and West Berlin. This Germany was closed with earlier stages of the wall improper message that East pieces of it until in August 13, 1961. It may had adverse political and chain-link fences, walls, when it was only barbed Berliners would be allowed November of 1991 when not be a date ingrained in economic consequences for minefields and other barri- wire, before the concrete to cross the border with the wall was completely dis- every American’s mind the Communist bloc and ers. wall was erected. Although proper permission, “as far mantled except for a few today, but it is a day that they wanted it to stop. Once the wall was com- there were several escapes, as I know effective immedi- short sections and watch- should be recognized Although East Germany pleted, it stretched more many attempts resulted in ately -- right now.” towers that were left as throughout the world just was one of the most than 96 miles, physically deaths or injuries. After the message, tens of memorials. the same. That day marked wealthy and advanced dividing the city of Berlin In the autumn of 1989, thousands of East Berliners As Aug. 13 approaches, the initial construction of a country in the Eastern bloc, and completely surround- when communist Hungary flooded the gates and over- people should take the time wall that oppressed thou- many of its citizens traveled ing West Berlin. removed its border restric- whelmed the guards who to think about the turmoil sands of people for 28 to the West for economic The wall was a burden to tions with Austria, mass were no longer willing to that began so many years years. prosperity and political many as it split families demonstrations against the fight as they were highly ago. If even not directly The Berlin Wall was ini- freedoms. To prevent any from each other, and many government in East outnumbered and under affected yourself, knowing tially built post World War further migration to non- East Berliners were cut off Germany began. armed. They let people that perhaps your relatives II and was conceived by the communist countries, the from their jobs. West After Egon Krenz would through with little or no ID and so many others were, East German administra- border was begun in 1961. Berlin developed into a hos- replace the former leader of checks, and that day, Nov. it’s a day that should be tion of Walter Ulbricht and During the construction tile environment and its East Germany, his govern- 9, 1989, is said to be the looked at, reflected upon approved by Soviet leader of the wall, which was also inhabitants held many ment would allow East day the wall fell. and always remembered. Nikita Khrushchev. considered an ionic symbol demonstrations against the Berliners to apply for visas The wall was constructed of the Cold War, Eastern presence of the wall. to travel to West Germany. as an effort to stop the bloc soldiers stood in front Escape attempts were Although this occurred, drain of labor and econom- of it with orders to shoot often made from the East Gunter Schabowski, the ic output associated with anyone who attempted to side to the West side and East German minister of HAWAII MARINE AUGUST 18, 2006 • A-5 Red Lions prepare for deployment

Lance Cpl. Edward C. not have any flaws during the deBree deployment, said Gunnery Combat Correspondent Sgt. Robert Sanders, flight line chief, HMH-363. As the days of each week “We’ve been working long, quickly pass, Marines of hard hours for the past few Marine Heavy Helicopter weeks,” said the 36-year-old Squadron 363, prepare for Sebring, Fla. native. “We’ve their upcoming deployment been looking at twelve to fif- in support of Operation Iraqi teen hour working days. It sort Freedom. of takes a lot out of you According to the Marines in because all you concentrate the squadron, they must train on is work. By doing nothing for their jobs that they will be but work, we hope to elimi- doing while in Iraq, as well as nate any flaws that may occur complete their annual Marine while out in the desert.” Corps training. Though the Marines have “Not only are we training been working hard on perfect- to do our jobs out there, we’re ing any glitches they may also doing out basic Marine have now, in order to prevent Corps training such as the rifle problems in Iraq, they are all range, gas chamber, (physical still motivated to step off, said fitness test), and swim qualifi- Capt. Daniel Fritz, air frames cation,” said Capt. Roy Taylor, officer, HMH-363. flight line officer, HMH-363. Fritz said the younger gen- “Doing all these pre-deploy- eration of Marines that have ment steps takes away from arrived on island less than maintaining our aircrafts. So three or four months ago are what we are doing is schedul- more than eager to support ing them for all their qualifica- OIF. Lance Cpl. Edward C. deBree tions so they don’t have to “All we are going to do Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 perform routine maintenance on CH-53Ds Aug. 9, at Marine Corps Air Field here. worry about it and just do while we’re out there is our The Red Lions are currently preparing for a upcoming deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. their jobs. We want them to jobs,” said the Toledo, Ohio focus on repairing flights.” native. “All these Marines are Preparing for a deployment focusing on is being Marines. getting in the right state of blown away by their perform- ly conducted training in Marine is critical, from the means that Marines will be They are working ridiculous mind so when we step off, ance.” Marine Corps Air Station most junior to the most sen- training harder so they will hours, doing their jobs, and they are motivated to go. I’m The Red Lions have recent- Yuma, Ariz. in the Desert ior, in making success. No one Talon Exercise, and have been is more important than the preparing for the day for other. We’re going to have to when they take off for Iraq. depend on each other when Ribbon cutting It has been a six month we deploy.” process of training beginning Though going to a war zone with Desert Talon, and ending is not at the top of everybody’s with the final date when they list, the Marines of HMH-363 leave. are very motivated and dedi- Through all the training cated to go. the Marines are bonding, and “I’m looking forward to be realizing that they will have doing my job,” said Lance to and can rely on each other Cpl. Jeffrey S. Young, crew when they enter Iraq. chief, HMH-363. “It’s an excit- “We are building a solid ing challenge that I want to network with in the ranks of do. This will be my first time the Marines,” said Maj. in Iraq, and I know that all my Thomas Witczak, executive training will pay off when I’m officer, HMH-363. “Every out there.”

Lance Cpl. Stephen Kwietniak First Marine Aircraft Wing Commanding General Maj. Gen. George J. Trautman III (left), holds the ribbon while Lt. Col. Robert A. Krekel, commanding officer, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24, prepares to cut while Commander, Control and Reconnassaince Wing 2 Commander Capt. Robert J. Adrion (right) looks on during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday at Hangar 103 here. The ceremony was held at the unit’s new conference room to commemorate the completion of Wave III of Enterprise AIRSpeed's goal of reducing the costs of naval aviation by enabling effective and efficient preparation of cost wise operating aircraft in the support of the Fleet Response Program. A-6 • AUGUST 18, 2006 HAWAII MARINE

Military Police Department at 257-7114. An individual was apprehended for trespassing the new owner. The current owner had no PPOLICEOLICE BBLOTTERLOTTER on base and for fishing illegally. insurance or drivers license. When you sell or Traffic Accidents purchase a vehicle, ensure that you MILITARY POLICE A total of 17 accidents occurred. Five of the Violation of Base Order (Unregistered register/deregister with the police department. accidents occurred when the driver backed Pet)/Loose Canine All drivers on base are required to have current MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII into another vehicle, several accidents A canine was reported loose in housing. The Hawaii Insurance, a valid driver’s license, cur- occurred when the driver pulled into a parking canine was not registered on base which is a rent registration, and safety inspection. Editor’s Note: The Police Blotter will appear period- space and struck another parked vehicle, and violation of the base order. Owners of pets ically in the Hawaii Marine. The information cov- one accident where the driver rear-ended a must ensure that their pets do not get loose, Flightline Incursion ered includes incidents that have occurred on vehicle stopped at a light. are registered, and properly cared for. Three violations of the flightline regulations Marine Corps Base Hawaii. occurred. One incident when a jogger was Larceny of Private Property Violation of Base Order (Illegal unaware jogging on an inactive flighline was July 13 to August 9 Several items were stolen from a boat secured Weapon) unauthorized and the other two when vehicles at the Marina storage lot. There have been A butterfly knife was found in a vehicle during crossed without proper authorization from Air Hit and Run several thefts from this location. All personnel a routine search. Authorized knives on base Traffic Control. All employees and residents of Four hit and run accidents occurred since July who have a boat stored at this location, are are limited to knives with blades of 3 inches. MCBH must become familiar with BO 5590, 13. Two accidents occurred in the parking lot encouraged to be extra vigilant about the safe All other knives; butterfly knives, switch- “Policy for vehicle, equipment, and pedestrian adjacent barracks 7057, one at building 1095, storage of your property and observant of blades, etc. are unauthorized. traffic/movement about the airfield and run- and one at the Commissary. those in the storage lot and their activities. way.” There have also been eight incidents in the Base Regulation P5500.15B: barracks areas involving the theft of laptop Violation of Base Order (Unregistered Assault Drivers of POVs involved in an accident computers, video game equipment, iPods, wal- Houseguest) Two incidents of assault occurred, both of aboard MCBH, regardless of the amount of lets, cd’s, and other miscellaneous personal Several incidents involving Unregistered which were alcohol related. damage or injury, shall: stop at the scene, help property. Houseguests have occurred during this time any injured personnel, immediately report the period. Residents aboard MCBH must ensure Larceny of Government Property accident to military police, exchange licenses Crime Prevention: Do not leave that all guests are properly registered through Four thefts of government property occurred. and other info at the scene, do not move vehi- valuables unsecured in barracks rooms or vehi- Housing and the Pass House. Two involving the theft of DoD decals, one cles until directed by MPs. Penalties for hit cles. Secure valuables in wall lockers and involving combat gear from the barracks, and and run are severe; minimum one year suspen- ensure doors and windows can be locked prop- Base Regulation P5500.15B: a gate was stolen from the Mokapu School sion of diving privileges on base. erly. Contact your barracks managers and unit Sponsors with guests visiting in MCBH quar- playground. Any information regarding this representatives for issues with securing doors ters for more than 72 hours must register them incident should be reported to MPD at 257- Crime Stoppers: If anyone has any and windows. with the MCBH Family Housing Department 7114. information related to these incidents that and present the appropriate paperwork to the might lead to the identification and apprehen- Trespassing/Violation of Base Order pass house, building 1637 at KBAY or building Damage to Government Property sion of the responsible party, contact the (Illegal Fishing) 601, Camp Smith. There have been four reports of damage to government property. One incident occurred No Insurance at BAS when someone attempted to gain PACE, from A-1 numbers in the country. SECURITY, from A-2 Two incidents involving drivers without insur- access to the building and broke the door han- "The problem is not so ance occurred since July 13. Another incident dles to the entrance of the building. Another Pace visited with U.S. much how much combat A cover sheet stating occurred when a vehicle was stopped for incident at BAS occurred when a barricade was military leaders in Baghdad power you have in a coun- "for official use only" must expired registration and safety. The vehicle destroyed. Please report any information yesterday, including try, it's more how is the be used on all documents was not registered/deregistered when sold to regarding these incidents to MPD at 257-7114. Multinational Force Iraq governance going," Pace containing privacy act Commander Army Gen. said. "How are the people data. George W. Casey Jr.; Army doing? What is getting bet- Commanders are direct- Lt. Gen. Martin E. ter about their economic ed to disseminate this Dempsey, commander of situation, what is getting information to all the effort training Iraqi better about their trust for Marines, civilian marines, security forces; and Army each other? What is getting and contractors under Maj. Gen. James Thurman, better about the education their cognizance. Multinational Division system and roads and the Baghdad commander. Pace like? What gives them hope said the generals discussed for a better future? This ongoing operations, trends drives you to the under- for the future, U.S. troop standing that to have a bet- levels in Iraq and progress ter future, you need to stop in training the Iraqi securi- killing one another." ty forces to shoulder the There are problems in responsibility for defending Iraq, but there are also their nation. signs of hope, he said. Pace acknowledged the "Despite all the violence, sectarian violence in the there are still between Iraqi capital has concerned 4,000 and 5,000 tips per him, but said he is confi- month reported by the dent that Iraqi and coali- Iraqi people," Pace said. tion forces can get a handle "The Iraqi army is in the on it. However, he said, the fight - the army is taking Iraqis themselves must casualties three to four decide they do not want times what the coalition is. that type of violence in The population needs to their country. Only then, make the fundamental deci- he said, can the coalition sion that they have had begin reducing its troop enough." HAWAII MARINE AUGUST 18, 2006 • A-7

TANKERS, from A-1 breathes easier when tanks are on said Lance Cpl. Brandon C. the scene. They not only boost the Pollock, a 19-year-old from firepower of his outpost, but give Bainbridge, Ga. “We can resupply him greater flexibility if he’s the infantry with whatever we attacked. have to keep them in the fight.” “They give us an immediate It’s not just the clearer sight or reaction force,” Robillard said. “If big guns, though. Tanks send a we get hit with something farther serious message. out, all we can do is run a Humvee “We provide presence,” Russell up there. The tanks give you explained. “There’s an intimida- something to throw back at tion factor. People see a tank and them.” they know all games are over. Lance Cpl. Devin J. Anderson is Insurgents see tanks and they Robillard’s corporal of the guard, think again.” assisting him in all his duties with That intimidation factor was security at the ECP. He said having evident. The ECP tanks arrived at the tanks in scene makes him and this particular day had been hit by his Marines walk a little taller. sporadic small-arms attacks and “The Marines aren’t as timid improvised-explosive devices when they’re here,” said the 25- recently. The morning tanks year-old Anderson from arrived, nothing happened. Southington, Mass. “They are “It’s awesome to see those more daring to come out, because tanks,” said Sgt. Leo A. Robillard, we know… no one’s going to mess a 25-year-old infantryman from with us today.” Cheshire, Mass., assigned to C It’s not just the Marine, though. Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Anderson said the Iraqi Police and Gunnery Sgt. Mark Oliva Marine Regiment. “They have a Iraqi soldiers who man the post Sergeant Crescencio T. Padilla, a tank commander with A Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5, peers huge psychological effect. It’s a alongside Marines get a boost through his sights while on post at an entry control point in Fallujah, Iraq. show of force. It lets them know from the visible increase in lethal- we have something up our ity. sleeve.” “You see them start to work The appreciation of the manning the posts offered to “It’s easy to see they like having Robillard is the sergeant of the harder” he said. “It’s a big, big infantry Marines on the ground bring out ice water and food to us around,” Pollock said. “There’s guard at an ECP outside the city reassurance. It’s like having the isn’t lost on the tankers, either. the tankers, dividing up what sup- usually a lot of flash photogra- limits of Fallujah. He said he ultimate overwatch.” During this operation, Marines plies they had for themselves. phy.” Hawaii MMARINEARINE IFESTYLES AWAIILARINE ECTIONIFESTYLESUGUST H LM B S A 18, 2006

Customers of Kualoa Ranch's ATV guided tour attraction make their way along the trails nestled between the mountains. Tours depart each day and range from about $50 to $90, depending on the lengh of the ride package. ATVing at Kualoa Ranch

Story and Photos by many major Hollywood Lance Cpl. Ryan Trevino movies filmed there, like Combat Correspondent Jurassic Park, Mighty Joe Young and Pearl Harbor. Kualoa Ranch is a pre- Many scenes from the hit miere spot on the island TV show Lost are also of Oahu for both tourists filmed there as well. and service members sta- There are two packages tioned here. available for those seeking The staff offers a variety the ATV experience. of activities for customers There is a one-hour ride to enjoy while visiting the available for around 54 ranch. dollars and a two-hour One of the customer’s guided tour for around 90 favorites is the All Terrain dollars. Vehicle rides, which takes Service members and the riders through the their dependents receive a winding trails of the both ten percent discount on scenic and historical all packages available ranch. when an ID card is pre- ATVs offer the riders the sented. opportunity to get up For more information close and personal with on the activities offered at Mike Young, Kualua Ranch employee, watches over riders as they the many locations Kualoa Ranch and their guide their ATVs through a practice course to make sure all the rid- throughout the ranch that prices, call 237-7321 or ers know how to properly operate the vehicle before the guided tour have had scenes from visit www.kualoa.com. starts.

Ross Sciarrillo, a tourist, fastens his helmet before riding his ATV.

Stops are made along the ATV trail to allow for photographs to be taken. Riders are not allowed to take photos while they are driving. Tourists watch a brief safety video before riding ATV’s. B-2 • AUGUST 18, 2006 HAWAII MARINE MCCS Briefs www.mccshawaii.com Chaplain’s Corner Kahuna’s Sports Bar & Grill 254-7660/7661 Who’s your ‘rock’?

Latin Night with Son Caribe starts Navy Lt. Richard M. House, Chaplain tonight at 10 p.m. I found out this week that I failed to select for O- I had to tell my Bishop that I Monday Night is NTN Trivia Night. 4. There are just a million things that go through would have to retire next year Players can win prizes while competing against your mind when you get news like that. The selec- and would be home many years people from other Sports Bars from around the tion board was in May, and we knew the results earlier than I had planned, and world. would be released sometime in August. So a couple was trying to process other news Kahuna’s Recreation Center and Lava of us have been looking at some United States Navy that had been passed down to Java is now serving fresh sausage ham and egg Web page for the last couple weeks to see where the the BN that morning. All of bagel sandwiches from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. daily. thing was in the release process. I looked and sure which I pondered were more enough, there it was, under the “Select” column than reasonable candidates to Staff NCO Club was a big giant “N.” justify the consumption of one 254-5481 I looked at it and looked at it again, and it didn’t large box of cookies! change to an “S” for Select, it was just still a big “N.” But in the midst of these men- Pub Night at the Pub With No Name I was over at the Chapel and heard that the results tal gymnastics it hit me; I don’t events begin at 6 p.m. and end at 9 p.m., were out, so I asked one of the RP’s if I could get on need these cookies. Eating these tonight and every Friday, Wednesday and his computer. We were talking the whole time I was cookies will not change the Thursday. going through the various steps to get to the site results of the Selection Board. It where I could find the results. But I couldn’t tell you will do me no good whatsoever. Fairways to Go is offered seven days a what I said. I was just in kind of a daze. I passed out the remaining cook- week from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Call 254-5592 to place an order. I did what I usually do when I face stress; I went ies to the Marines on the 2nd to look for food! I needed to eat something fatten- deck of my CP, and went to ing. Though it took me a few years to come to this lunch with my friend. For me The Officers’ Club conclusion, I have discovered I am a stress eater. this is progress. I said no to the 254-7650 This first hit me when I was in my inaugural assign- cookies! ment as a priest. My pastor had more problems I got passed over, big deal! In Friday Pasta Lunch Buffet is today than Job, and me being junior he felt compelled to my profession I have heard more from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This new offering will dump them on me and everything rolled down than a few chaplains over the years speak to the fact writing for people like me. People who are good, replace the Stir-Fry Buffet. hill. I think at my most I weighed 280 pounds, and that ‘God called me to the Navy Chaplain Corps.” but don’t quite have everything in one sock. People was busting out of size 50’s! It was not pretty, and Nice thought, and true for most of us. But at the who just need a little nudge in the right direction. Mongolian Barbecue is offered don’t ask, I have destroyed all of the photographs! same time, when they were passed over twice and It’s Friday afternoon. You are heading home for Wednesday and Friday at 5:30 p.m. in the Lanai Now of course I know it wasn’t my pastor that was forced to leave the military, it seemed that that was the weekend, and whether you like it or not, the Ballroom. Present your card for member dis- count. Reservations are recommended. making me eat, but all of that will be left for my the work of the Devil. But if God called you to the barracks is home. Maybe you had a bad shrink. Chaplain Corps, then how can it be the Devil that week/month/year/lifetime. So what are you going Family Pasta Night is Thursday from 6 Anyway, upon seeing I had been passed over I kept you from being promoted? Why can’t this be to do? What are you going to do to ease that strug- to 8 p.m. The price for dinner is $12.50 for immediately went over to the commissary to find part of God’s plan for your life as well? Now that’s gle/pain/trauma? And whether it is the aforemen- members and $16.50 ($4 additional) non- something to eat. I needed something to fill the a hard one, especially that I will soon face that ques- tioned items, or something else of your own cre- members. The cost for children 3 to 11 is void, to ease the pain, to mask whatever feelings tion in my own career. I’ll let you know how this is ation, don’t go there. Yeah, have that one cookie, $5.95. The buffet is similar to the Pasta Lunch were flowing through my body at that moment. I going in my brain next year when I actually have but share the rest, have that beer or three but share Buffet and will include a chocolate fountain. ended up in the bakery section, and there they to leave the Navy! the rest, there is no need to drink the whole case. were. You know those little round cookies with yel- But I digress, yeah I know some of you think I do (And of course, don’t drink and drive.) If you go Ongoing low frosting and sprinkles in the flat plastic boxes, that on a regular basis, but I digress. I sometimes over the edge with what ever it is, it’s not going to the kind where the cookie part is so soft and almost use food to mask pain, so my $64,000 questions: take care of the situation; it’s only going to add to Summer Pool Hours are Tuesday through melts in your mouth. Yeah, those. But this time I “What do you use?” To what do you turn when the pile. Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The pool is went all out and got the orange kind. you face conflict, stress, pain, sorrow, failing to pro- Back to the ‘Rock,’ who’s yours? That’s your closed Mondays and federal holidays. I went and found my friend in similar straits and mote, being “dime’d out” by a peer, being poked in homework for the week: find a Rock. Now the opened up the box, offered him one and had one the eye by your superior officer, etc, etc, etc. Where obvious end state for the Rock from my perspective The Base Library will host “Produce for myself. We talked for a bit and then I headed back do you go? What do you do? What do you use? I is God. For you it may be something else. It may Victory,” posters on the American Home Front, to my office. I was going to go back to my office, use food, while some use alcohol, and the list could be someone else. But I ponder that it needs to be from Aug. 1 to 31. The Smithsonian Institution, close the door and eat the other 10 cookies. I was go on and on. There is a great old spiritual whose something or someone. We need something or in collaboration with The Hawaii Council of going to satiate the pain of being passed over by try- lyrics go something like, “Who do I turn to, Where someone to anchor to. My anchor is my faith. the Humanities, presents this traveling exhibit. ing to feed that empty spot. do I go, I go to the Rock.” Who/What is your What’s yours? Work on it this week. And if you see I was on my way back to my office and then ‘Rock.’ Who/What do you turn to? I know there me in the Bakery section at the Commissary in the Tiki Island is now open for business. The remembered that someone had asked me to lunch are some of your out there who are thinking, “I coming weeks, yell at me! I don’t need it anyway, fun park includes two 18-hole miniature golf and I had to stop by my BN CP. As I was walking don’t turn to anything, I don’t have that sort of and it won’t put a cluster on my collar! courses, bumper boats, batting cages, and a home a million things were running through my reaction to stress.” Excellent! I’m very happy for See you around the neighborhood! concession stand. mind; I had to tell my Mom that I was passed over, you, but I’m not writing for normal people, I’m Peace!

All Hands

A Salute to Our Retirees Sale begins Community event: today and runs through Sunday and a Rosewood Furniture Sale is happening tomor- An exhibition of rare Hawaiian feather work row through Aug. 27 both at the Marine Corps Exchange. exhibit opens on Sept. 2 and will be cate and will only be on display for of pieces that were made with feath- Call 254-3890 for more information. on display in the Castle Memorial the first six weeks of the exhibit. ers. Bellows Air Force Station presents a Building Treasures Gallery through Feather Images – Two remark- The exhibit will also feature Luau featuring the Polynesian Cultural Center January 8, 2007. able feather images thought to rep- some nontraditional pieces that tell tomorrow from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The price of Offering a greater look into the resent the war god Kuka'ilimoku. of the impact of feather work in admission is $40 for adults and $32 for chil- depth of this treasured art form and These Ku images were passed down other places. These include feather dren ages three to 11, and includes buffet din- why these works had been reserved to Kamehameha and represented work capes made in England after ner and entertainment. for the ali'i (royalty), the exhibit will his status and authority during his Kamehameha II and Kammalu trav- Call 243-7563 for information and tickets. feature a number of outstanding unification of the Hawaiian Islands. eled there in the 1820s. A number and precious pieces of Hawaiian There are only 19 of these images of these pieces, often in green or A Prevention and Relationship feather work including: known to still exist, and this will be blue feathers, have made their way Enhancement Program will be held at the Princess Nahi'ena'ena's Pa'u the first time Bishop Museum will back to Hawai'i. Base Chapel tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – This feather skirt of almost unbe- exhibit more than one of them at a Feather cloaks and capes ceased The class will focus on communication and problem-solving skills workshop for married lievable luxury and beauty features time. Artistically, they epitomize being made toward the middle of or engaged couples. Lunch is included. a million tiny feathers, from the the high technical achievements of the 19th Century, when bird catch- Call 257-3552 ext. 52 for more information brilliant red ones of the 'i'iwi and Hawaiian craftsmen in both feather ing and feather-working skills large- the 'apapane to the pale yellow ones work and basketry. Culturally, they ly disappeared. Feather work might Basic Key Volunteer Training will be of the 'o'o and mamo. Nahi'ena'ena, are almost without parallel in repre- have died out completely if not for held tomorrow from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the daughter of Kamehameha I and senting the Kamehameha era. the work of kupuna such as Building 5082. Graduation ceremony will be Keopuolani, was asked to wear the Feathered Cloaks – Two stun- Johanna Cluney, Marie McDonald at 5 p.m. at the Officers’ Club. Commanders pa'u in mourning when the body of ning dark-brown feathered cloaks and especially Mary Lou Kekuewa. or their representatives are encouraged to Kamehameha II was brought back from pre-Captain Cook era will also Visitors to the exhibit will be able to attend the graduation. The largest, most extensive dis- from England. Later, the pa'u was be on display, showing a different learn, through multimedia presen- Call 247-2410 for information. play of Hawaiian feather work ever cut in half and made into a wide design from the often-seen tradi- tations featuring these kupuna, Parenting Proudly Class will be held exhibited will soon be presented at funeral pall, which was draped over tional yellow and red capes and about the history of the birds used Monday in Building 216, room 71 from 9 to Bishop Museum, including magnif- the caskets at the funerals of both cloaks. and the intricate process involved 11 a.m. The class provides information on icent, rarely seen pieces from its her brother, Kamehameha III and of Traditional forms of Hawaiian in the art of feather work. how to improve parenting skills and disciplin- founding collections related to the Kalakaua. feather work will also be included in Located at 1525 Bernice Street, ing techniques. Reservations are required. Kamehameha Dynasty and Liloa's Sash – One of the earli- the exhibit, including the Elgin the museum is open daily from 9 Call 257-8803 for more information. Hawaiian Monarchy. Drawing from est pieces of feather work known to Kalani'opu'u and Kintore cloaks and a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $14.95 the largest collection of Hawaiian exist, this pre-contact item dates the capes of Princess Pauahi, Queen for adults; $11.95 for youth 4 to 12, The Transition Assistance Program feather work in the world, Na Hulu back as early as the 15th century. Emma and Kapi'olani Nui. Along plus special rates for kama'aina, sen- Seminar will be held Monday to Thursday in Ali'i: Royal Feathers – An Exhibition Playing an important role in the with Mahiole, the iconic, feathered iors and military; children younger Building 279, second floor, from 8 a.m. to 4 of Rare Hawaiian Feather work will history of Hawai'i, the sash was and crested helmet worn into battle than 4 and Bishop Museum p.m. The next TAP class will be conducted showcase more than 40 extraordi- passed down through the by high chiefs, feather lei (lei hulu) Members are free. Sept. 11 to 14. This seminar is open to all hands within one year of separation. nary pieces each with its own his- Kamehameha dynasty. This amaz- and head lei (lei po'o), the exhibit For information, call 847-3511 or torical and cultural value. The ing 14-foot piece is extremely deli- will show the breadth of the types visit www.bishopmuseum.org.

MMOVIEOVIE TTIMEIME Prices: Friday and Saturday 7:15 p.m. shows are $3 for adults; $1.50 for children. Sunday matinee (2 Superman Returns (PG-13) Today at 7:15 p.m. p.m.) shows are $2 for adults, $1 for children. Evening showings on Sunday and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. and Waist Deep (R) Today at 9:45 p.m. late shows Friday and Saturday at 9:45 p.m. are $2 for adults and $1.50 for children. For ticket pricing, the Base Theater Box Office defines adults as patrons ages 12 and older, and children as Sneak Preview: Beerfest (No Rating) Saturday at 7:15 p.m. patrons ages 6 to 11. Children ages 5 and younger are free of charge. Parents must purchase tickets for R-rated Nacho Libre (PG) Saturday at 9:45 p.m. movies in person at the box office for children 16 years old and younger. Please present your ID card when pur- Garfield: Tail of Two Kitties (PG) Sunday at 2:00 p.m. chasing your tickets. Waist Deep (R) Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Sneak Preview Policy: One hour and 45 minutes prior to the movie, tickets will be issued to first priority patrons waiting in line, then second and third priority patrons. The Fast and the Furious (PG-13) Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. In an effort to prevent piracy, the following security measures will be enforced on base for sneak preview screen- Pirates of the Caribbean 2 (PG-13) Friday at 7:15 p.m. ings: bag checks, confiscation of cameras or cell phones with picture taking capability (items will be returned after The Devil Wears Prada (PG-13) Friday at 9:45 p.m. screening), magnetometer wanding, audience scanning with night vision goggles during screening. The Base Theater and film companies thank you in advance for your cooperation and hope you will enjoy the show. For recorded information, call the Base Theater at 254-7642. HAWAII MARINE AUGUST 18, 2006 • B-3 Hurricane awareness: Preparing for disaster – you need a plan

Karen S. Spangler ask questions such as: What is like- as fire. Also pick a location to meet • Check your homeowners’ or • Place important family docu- family, but being a good neighbor. Editor, Hawaii Navy News ly to happen in the event of such that is outside your neighborhood renters’ insurance policy to ensure ments in a waterproof, portable Meet with your neighbors and dis- a disaster? What can I do to pre- in the event that you can’t return that you have adequate insurance container. This includes such cuss how the community can We have no way of knowing if, pare myself and my family? What home. Each family member coverage and obtain pertinent items as wills, insurance policies, work together after a disaster until or when, the paradise in which we is the elevation, flooding and should know the address and guidelines for making a claim. deeds, stocks and bonds, birth cer- help arrives. Disaster preparedness live might be the victim of a hur- wind damage history of my area? phone number at that location. • Be sure that you have fire tificates, passports, social security could also be introduced to your ricane’s destruction. That leaves us What are the safe routes inland? Ask an out-of-state friend to be extinguishers (ABC type) in your cards, immunization records, home association or neighbor- with only one sensible option – to Know your community’s your “family contact.” It is often home and that each member of bank account numbers, credit hood watch group as an addition- get ready, just in case. warning signals. Be informed easier to call long distance after a the family knows how to use card account numbers and com- al activity. Part of getting ready entails about how they sound and know disaster. Everyone should know them and where they are kept. panies, etc. Know your neighbors’ special making a disaster plan for you and what you should do if you hear the contact’s phone number. If • Ensure that there are smoke • Plan the best escape routes skills (such as medical, technical, your family. This will ensure that them. Find out what shelters are family members are separated, detectors installed on each level of from your home and include two etc.) so that you can work togeth- each family member is well- closest to you and where to locate they can call the designated con- your home, especially near bed- ways out of each room. er as a team in the event of a disas- informed and knows exactly what them in the event that you need tact person and provide details on rooms, and that they are working Determine what are the safest ter. You might also plan how you to do in the event of such an to evacuate. their locations and how they may properly. places in your home in the event can assist neighbors with special emergency. Perhaps you could call Find out about disaster plans at be reached. • Conduct a home hazard of a disaster. needs, such as disabled or elderly it a “peace of mind” factor. your workplace, your children’s Discuss what you need to do in hunt. During a disaster, anything Once you have formulated persons. Plans should be made for Civil defense officials stress that school or day care center and the event of an evacuation. An that can move, fall, break or cause your plan, it is important to prac- child care for children whose par- the first step in formulating a dis- other places where your family important part of this scenario is a fire is a home hazard. You can tice and maintain it. Quiz your ents aren’t able to get home. aster plan is to learn exactly what spends time. planning for pet care. Pets are not contact your local fire department children every few months. A detailed disaster plan is an could happen in the event of a Now, armed with information, permitted in evacuation shelters to learn more about home fire Conduct fire and emergency evac- important part of preparing for a hurricane. Keep abreast of hurri- it is time for the next step – to cre- so it is necessary to have a plan for hazards. You should inspect your uation drills. Replace stored water hurricane or other similar emer- cane information that is dissemi- ate a disaster plan that will meet providing for them. home at least once a year for and food every six months. Test gency situations. Having a plan, nated by various agencies, news- the needs of your family. Have a Complete a disaster checklist. potential hazards and repair them. and recharge your fire extinguish- being prepared and being organ- papers and websites. For Navy family meeting and discuss why it As part of this checklist, Civil • Stock your emergency sup- ers according to manufacturer’s ized helps to lessen the possibility family housing residents, informa- is necessary to make preparations Defense officials advise that you plies in your home with items to instructions. Test your smoke of panic. Whether you remain in tion will also be broadcast on for a hurricane. Talk about what should cover the following items: meet your needs for at least three detectors monthly; change the your home or have to evacuate, Navy channel 2. Navy Sailors and dangers might have to be dealt • Place emergency telephone days. Also assemble a “disaster kit” batteries at least once a year. you will know that you are as their families will also find helpful with, such as heavy rains, flooding numbers (fire, police, ambulance, with items you may need in an Part of a disaster plan not only ready as you can be to face Mother information at and high winds. Discuss what to etc.) close to your telephones. evacuation. involves your own immediate Nature’s fury. www.hawaii.navy.mil and by do in each situation. Make a plan • Teach children how and reading Hawaii Navy News. that will enable you to share when to call 9-1-1 for emergency Additional resources, such as the responsibilities and work together help. local Red Cross chapters and as a team. • Show each family member World War II America Oahu Civil Defense, also provide Select two places to meet – one how and when to turn off water, helpful information. that is close to your home in the gas and electricity at the main When seeking information, event of a sudden emergency such switches.

Lance Cpl. Ryan Trevino The Base Library aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, is hosting an exhibition called “Produce for Victory.” The posters on the American Home Front, from 1941 to 1945, are provided by Museum on Main Street, a partner of the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. Presenters encourage all to come out and see the posters that encouraged the American public during World War II. The display was designed to encourage Americans to make the necessary sacrifice needed to win an expensive war between two fronts. The display went up at the Base Library Aug. 1 and is scheduled to come down Aug. 31. Pamphlets and other educational reading material related to the exhibition are available at the library. B-4 • AUGUST 18, 2006 HAWAII MARINE Base Library ends Summer Reading Program with official wrap-up party

Lance Cpl. Ryan Trevino “The earlier a child starts to Combat Correspondent read, the better student they will be later in school,” added Visser. This year’s Summer Reading MCCS decided to play on the Program, coordinated by Marine phrase, “reading is a great adven- Corps Community Services here, ture”, by declaring this year’s and the Base Library, officially theme, “Voyage to Bookaneer Bay.” came to end Aug. 12 during an offi- Keeping with the pirate theme, the cial Wrap Up Party held in the children were given a treasure map Reading Room of the library. The used to keep track when and what festivities began at 1 p.m. and they read during the passing ended at 2 p.m. weeks, according to Fernandez. During the party, certificates of “Each week they put a sticker on completion were handed out to their map and were then able to program participants who com- choose a prize from our treasure pleted at least one reading log dur- chest,” she added. ing the summer months. A book McDonalds of Hawaii, the pro- drawing and give away, using gram’s sponsor, also chipped in books donated by library patrons, and provided the children with was also held during the event. coupons, good at participating The Summer Reading Program is McDonalds, as an added incentive geared toward encouraging chil- to read. dren, from infants to 18 year olds, According to Fernandez, the to become more active readers, reading requirements for complet- according to Program Coordinator ing a reading log depended on the Merri Fernandez, MCCS. Even if child’s age and reading ability. the child is too young to read for Young children needed at least 15 his or herself, the parents or older books read to them, she explained, siblings of that child are encour- and the older children were aged to read to them as much as required to read a certain amounts possible. According to Murray depending upon their grade level. Visser, head librarian, if children Prizes were awarded to the top have positive reading experiences readers in five age categories, Lance Cpl. Ryan Trevino when they are young, then they which included: 0 - 3, 4 - 6, 7 - 9, Summer Reading Program coordinator Merri Fernandez hands a prize to Brittany Anderson, 2, during the Summer Reading are more likely to become lifelong 10 - 12, and 13 - 18. Program wrap-up party at the Base Library here Saturday for completing the most books during the duration of the program readers. Now in the program’s 15th year, in her age category. The program is put on every year as a way to encourage kids to be lifelong readers, according to “We hope to instill a love of participation is at an all-time high Fernandez. books that will stay with them the with more than 200 children sign- rest of their lives,” said Fernandez. ing up for the program, declared and I’m already looking forward to For more information on the other events contact the Base “We want children to realize read- Fernandez. next year’s program. Summer Reading Program and Library at 254-7624. ing is not a chore, it’s a great “I really enjoyed adventure.” our theme this year, OONN THETHE MMENUENU AT ANDERSON HALL MMARINEARINE MMAKEPONOAKEPONO Friday Vanilla/chocolate cream pudding Mixed vegetables butter frosting Lunch Lemon/raspberry gelatin Mushroom gravy Vanilla/chocolate cream pudding HAWAIIAN FOR “MARINE BARGAINS” Roast turkey Desserts: Same as lunch Lemon/raspberry gelatin Lemon baked fish fillets Sunday Specialty bar: Hot dog & sausage Autos condition. $100 firm. Call Baked macaroni & cheese Dinner Tuesday 352-3488. Garlic roasted potato wedges Oven roast Lunch Dinner 1994 Jeep Grand Mixed vegetables Honey glazed Cornish hens Barbeque chicken Meat loaf Cherokee, 160K miles, 2- Toddler Step 3 Lyonnaise carrots Rice pilaf Battered fish portions Pork ham roast wheel drive, auto, air, firetruck bed, new. $85. Cream gravy Savory bread dressing Steak fries Mashed potatoes alarm, current tags and Lawnmower, one-year. $45. 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“I really wanted to be a drill instructor but the special assign- ment monitor thought I would be better at recruiting I guess,” said Gunnery Sgt. Cody L. Harding, transitional recruiter at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. “I’m not mad at where I ended up because I have the unique sense of knowing what it is like leav- ing the Marine Corps and com- ing back.” Harding has been the transi- tional recruiter at here since Courtesy Photo Petty Officer 2nd Class Cathryn J. Martens, administration clerk, Patrol Squadron 4, reenlists as sharks May 30, 2005, and so far he has swim around. Martens, a 21-year old Rossford, Ohio native, chose to reenlist within a shark cage in gotten 44 Marines to join the order to make her ceremony memorable. Marine Reserves after the Marines had decided to get out of the Corps. Sailor chooses to “I’m not the typical recruiter,” said Harding. “My job is to get Marines who are getting out and match them with a reenlist in shark cage reserve unit wherever they are going. So when Marines come Lance Cpl. Edward C. deBree “When I called my dad and told him what I into my office I offer them three Combat Correspondent did, he said I was crazy,” said the 21-year-old. programs they can take when “He also said it was good going on my part to they decide not to be active duty Some service members hold their reenlist- make things a little bit different though. He anymore.” ment ceremonies in front of a memorial to also said that was one way for me not to run The three programs Harding honor the history and tradition of their branch away from reenlistment.” offers Marines are the Direct Lance Cpl. Edward C. deBree of service. Some hold their ceremony at a par- After graduating high school, Martens Assignment Program, the Active Staff Sgt. Harding takes time from recruiting to pose in front of his ticular location that holds a meaning for that decided to join the military in order to get a Reserve program, and the Direct display Oct. 13, 2005 on Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Harding is the person. For one petty officer, holding a reen- chance to travel around the world. She chose Referral Program. Most of the base’s transitional recruiter that helps Marines decide what they are listment ceremony the traditional way was not the Navy due to the high number of technical going to do after the Marine Crops. Marines Harding has spoken to enough. jobs that the Navy offers, which she said would end up taking the Direct Referral On Aug. 5, Petty Officer 2nd Class Cathryn give her the basics of a variety of civilian jobs Program, which is when a gives a brief four times a month 6, and one son, Ian, 4. J. Martens, administration clerk, Patrol for when she decides to depart from her mili- Marine doesn’t have an occupa- on the Marine for Life program, One thing that this recruiter Squadron 4, chose to hold her reenlistment tary service. tional match with the reserve which is a program that markets enjoys is outdoor events. ceremony in the waters of North Shore sur- Since joining the Navy, Martens has been to unit, so they retrain the Marine a Marine to help get a job after “I love the freedom of scuba rounded by sharks. Misawa, Japan and Bahrain, which Martens in a different occupation to fit the Marine Corps. The program diving,” said Harding. “I’m not “Some one recently chose to hold their cer- said was a complete culture shock to her. the needs of the reserve unit. is offered for every military restrained by an apparatus or emony while skydiving, I chose the water,” “Bahrain has so many different types of cul- Harding knows how it is to occupation. anything. I’m not bound to the said Martens, a Rossford, Ohio native. “It’s our tures,” she said. “Over there you get to work be in the reserves as well as Now that the new fiscal year ground. It feels like I’m flying. If decision to hold the ceremony however we with the British and the Australians. For me, I active duty because he spent the has started Harding is on his I want to go up I can, if I want to please. Some choose to have them simple and gained a lot from working with different types first four years in the Marine own without the help of anyone go down I can. I love it.” others have them extreme. I had to be different of people. It was a good experience.” Corps as an artilleryman. He supervising over him. Harding also brings his chil- from everybody else and make it fun and When first joining the Navy, Martens father, then got out after his first four “So far so good,” said dren on his outdoor adventures, memorable. Might as well make reenlisting Ronald Martens, and step mother, Christen years. But decided to come back Harding. “The new fiscal year which also includes hiking. worthwhile.” Martens, were completely supportive in her in 1996. has begun and so far I have seen Harding’s physical training As the shark cage was set, Martens and three decision. Both of whom have seen a better “Civilian life didn’t work out. success.” habits have rubbed off on his other Sailors lowered themselves into the cage change in their daughter. I missed my buddies, I missed When Harding is not busy children. ready to commence her reenlistment. “One of the first things they have noticed deployment, I missed every- helping Marines decide what to “My daughters just joined With scuba gear on and a high level of was that I have more respect for authority,” thing,” said Harding. “I tried to do after the Marines Corps, he the running club at school,” excitement as sharks swam around the cage, said Martens, the youngest of six siblings. “I go to school but I didn’t have spends his time with his family. said Harding. “In fact, they ran eating any little piece of food that is thrown now have a different insight on the world the Montgomery GI Bill, so I “I do the whole tourist their first laps a few days ago.” out to attract them closer, Martens raised her rather than the little home town feeling, had three jobs and was going to thing,” said Harding. “I like to But Harding says that his right hand and repeated the mumbled the which I came from.” and paying for school. I wanted take advantage of history. And main goal while in Hawaii is to words of Lt. Robert Ward, the observing officer, Martens is currently working on achieving to come back as a lieutenant, now that my children are get- help out Marines. whom Martens said seemed a little terrified to her Bachelor’s Degree in Business, which she but that didn’t work out.” ting older, I’m trying to get “My function here on base is enter the water as six-foot sharks circled the feels is no different from her current job. Harding provides a brief to them interested.” to serve Marines,” said Harding. boat. “My job is basically a lot of paperwork,” said Marines who are leaving and Harding has been married for “Marines can feel free to stop by After repeating the oath, Martens signed a Martens. “I figured I should major in some- tells them all the jobs and bene- one year and nine months and my office to talk to me anytime, laminated contract with an oil pen to foreclose thing that I know and do everyday. All I do fits the Marine Corps Reserves has three children. He has two especially Marines who are leav- the ceremony, ending what Martens said was a everyday is work and homework, and that is offer two times a month. He also daughters, Alyssia, 8, and Keely, ing active duty.” very memorable moment. what is going to get me ahead when I get out.” B-6 • AUGUST 18, 2006 HAWAII MARINE Marines partner with students, receive Honorary Service Special Person Award

Cpl. Skye Jones visits were necessary. MCAS Miramar Soon the Marines were visiting once every other week and then multiple MARINE CORPS AIR STATION times in the months nearing the end of MIRAMAR, Calif. — When Amy Budde, the school year, even attending Budde’s a teacher at Morning Creek Elementary baby shower. School, San Diego, contacted Marine The Marines also began showing up Corps Air Station Miramar in hopes of ahead of their scheduled time and start- setting up a “Partnerships in Education” ed staying in the classroom longer. program with her classroom, she never Several Marines, including Capt. dreamed of the huge impact that the stu- Adam Brammer, Information Systems dents, herself and Marines would have Management Officer, 3rd Marine Aircraft on each other. Wing, also made plans to volunteer next Since the program's start in January, school year. six selfless Marines have spent their time “I know a lot of these kids don’t sleep forming friendships, encouraging dreams the night before we come,” said the and inspiring Budde’s second grade stu- Loveland, Colo. native. “It feels great dents, earning the California State knowing that they look forward to this.” Parent Teacher Association’s “Honorary According to Budde, she never Service Special Person Award” for their thought of how the children would efforts. impact the Marines, only how the “When these Marines walked into my Marines would impact the children. classroom, I never could have imagined “I had a long conversation with two of Cpl. Skye Jones just how significant this project would the Marines on their last day in the Students from Amy Budde’s second grade class at Morning Creek Elementary School, San Diego sur- become in the children’s lives and classroom,” she said. “One mentioned round Capt. Adam Brammer, Information Systems Management Officer, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, after mine,” said Budde, a Seattle, native. that no matter what the stresses were in playing a game of handball May 3. “The effect that these fine young men his daily life or work life, he always had on the children is something irre- looked forward to coming to the class- Marines. They are Marines, but most best part of Amanda’s second grade expe- placeable. They were big brothers to room because all of his worries would go importantly to the kids…heroes.” rience and this is really the best year in these kids.” away.” Pam Zemper is one delighted parent school that she has ever had, because of Every month, the Marines would read On the last day of the program, Budde who couldn’t be happier to hear about the Marines.” books, help with special craft projects and several of the kids shed tears as they her daughter’s recap of her day at school Amanda couldn’t agree more. and school assignments, listen to “show- said goodbye to their “heroes.” with the Marines. “Since the Marines have been with us and-tell” speeches, and play sports and “I realized that these Marines were “This is a great program and lots of for a long time, it feels like they’re part games with the children. saying goodbye to the children with the other classes are very jealous,” Zemper, a of our family,” she said. “This has been Originally, the program started out same pride and sadness that I feel when I San Diego native, said. “It has been the my best year ever.” with the Marines visiting the classroom say goodbye at the end of each school once a month, but Budde and the year,” said Budde. “Learning truly was a Marines quickly agreed that additional two-way road for the children and

Cpl. Skye Jones Sean, a second grade student at Morning Creek Elementary School, San Diego spends extra quality time with Cpl. Scott Tremayne, flight equipment mechanic, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during his school’s field trip to the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum June 13. Since January, Sean and the other students in his class have had the opportunity to spend every other week getting to know some of Miramar’s “heroes.” Hawaii MMARINEARINE PORTS AWAII ARINE ECTION S PORTS UGUST H M C S S A 18, 2006

Swingin’Swingin’ forfor thethe fencefence

Units compete in final “101 Days of Summer” tournament

Tony Blazejack Patrick Gordon of Radio Battalion C slugs a pitch during the opening game of the “101 Days of Summer” Softball Tournament at Riseley field Tuesday. Radio Battalion C defeated The Warriors 16-11.

Tony Blazejack tion would be fierce. highly competitive, but the Sports Editor Radio Battalion’s Patrick overall goal of the “101 Days Gordon said he had high of Summer” program is The “101 Days of expectations for his team. about much more than just Summer” Softball “If we show up as a team, winning and losing, accord- Tournament got under way we’ll be good,” said the for- ing to MCCS Health at Riseley field Tuesday, mer baseball player from Promotion Director Dan marking the final sports Cape Cod. “We’ve got solid Dufrene. tournament in the base-wide players, but it takes defense. “The program is drug free, competition. Twelve teams Anyone can hit.” and geared toward the will compete in the prelimi- Gordon said his team deglamorization of alcohol,” nary round, which will needed to play the field with said Dufrene. determine the ten teams eli- consistency and not just rely Marine Air Logistics gible to compete for the on a few great defensive Squadron 24 is the current championship. plays. points leader in the “101 The Marine Corps Base However, it was the bats Days of Summer” program, Hawaii Warriors from from Radio Battalion that lit followed closely by Headquarters Battalion up the dark Tuesday after- Headquarters Battalion in squared off against Radio noon skies with 11 runs in second, and 3rd Radio Battalion C in the opening the first inning. Battalion in third. game of the tournament, The squad went on to beat “They’re all in the hunt,” Tony Blazejack Radio Battalion C’s Brandon Newell fields a ground ball during the opening game of the tournament. and both teams quickly the Warriors 16-11. Newell went 4/4 with four runs in his squad’s victory over the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Warriors. revealed that the competi- The tournament may be See SOFTBALL, C- 3 Unstoppable MALS-24 A flies through tournament

12-team event concludes at Semper Fit

Tony Blazejack Sports Editor

When the final buzzer pierced the air in the Semper Fit Gym Saturday, there was little surprise that the “101 Days of Summer Basketball Tournament” concluded with Marine Air Logistics Squadron 24 team A as champions.

After defeating Combat Service Tony Blazejack Support Group 3 77-52 in the finals Members of Marine Air Logistics Squadron A pose with their first-place trophies Saturday, MALS-24 A secured their after defeating Combat Service Support Group 3 for the “101 Days of Summer” undefeated and utterly flawless run Basketball Tournament championship. MALS-A went undefeated throughout the entire tournament. through the tournament. “I feel good,” exclaimed MALS-24 A guard Raheem Wells after the per game and putting down 24 in blocks on defense held opponents’ game. “We couldn’t be stopped.” the final. inside game at both ends of the MALS-24 A was hardly slowed “We had the better team,” Wells court, while Wells regularly disman- down at all, blowing through oppo- added. “It’s chemistry — how we all tled the perimeter. nents by a staggering average of play together.” Despite all the resources available Tony Blazejack over 25 points throughout tourna- When defenses double and triple to MALS-24 A, the most important MALS-24 A guard Raheem Wells takes a jumpshot during the finals at Semper Fit ment play. Forward Tony Rogers teamed Rogers, Wells and center weapon was a squad that played as a Gym Saturday. Wells dropped down 12 points MALS-24 A’s 77-52 victory over continued to dominate the inside, Gabriel Wharton stepped up. CSSG-3 and helped MALS-24 A secure the championship. regularly averaging over 20 points Wharton’s 21 points and ferocious See TOURNEY, C- 3 C-2 • AUGUST 18, 2006 HAWAII MARINE

Take it to the House 2006 Intramural Sports Briefs Basketball

Party Your Way with MCCS Aquatics One of Marine Corps Base Hawaii's greatest Results aspects is that you can swim year-round. What's even better, you can throw pool parties year- round. MCCS Aquatics hosts private pool parties Monday, Aug. 14 at Kaneohe Base Pool, the Camp Smith Pool and HMH-362 36, VP-4 32 the Manana Housing Pool – Tuesdays through MALS-24 54, VP-47 53 Fridays, weekends and holidays. G-6 52, PROP CO 39 Pool parties are great for birthdays, youth teams ceremonies, even family get-togethers. Each party package includes a 20-foot by 20- Tuesday, Aug. 15 foot tented area, picnic tables, and a barbeque 3 MARINE 44, CSSG-3 39 grill for grilling your favorite feasts. 1/3 35, MCAF 18 The Kaneohe Base Pool offers a water slide, diving boards and a kiddie pool. Wednesday, Aug. 16 The pricing is affordable, and the locations are all convenient. MESS HALL ##, 21 DENTAL ## Call MCCS Aquatics at 254-7655 to set up a G-6 ##, MCAF ## date for your pool party. 1/3 ##, VPU-2 ##

Women Softball Players Needed Base Intramural Women’s Softball Team is looking for a few good players for the 2006 soft- This week’s schedule ball season. The team will play in the Intramural Softball League at Pearl Harbor, as well as in a local league and in local tournaments. Friday, Aug. 18 Call Master Gunnery Sgt. Louis Schumacher at MESS HALL vs. VPU-2 6:30 p.m 257-1469 for more information or to sign up. CSSG-3 vs. HSL-37 7:30 p.m. VP-47 vs. VP-4 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 21 Ongoing HMH-362 vs. PROP CO 6:30 p.m. MALS-24 vs. 3 MARINE 7:30 p.m. G-6 vs. VPU-2 8:30 p.m.

Paintball Hawaii Tuesday, Aug. 22 Nestled behind the Lemon Lot is Paintball VP-4 vs. PROP CO 6:30 p.m. Hawaii. VP-47 vs. 3 MARINE 7:30 p.m. Cost is $25 per person and includes one air 1/3 vs. 21 DENTAL 8:30 p.m. refill, equipment and the field fee. The field is open on weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23 Call 265-4283 for Friday appointments. Tony Blazejack MALS-24 vs. HSL-37 6:30 p.m. HSL-37 guard Christopher Johnson lays in a shot against Postal Due during the third-place Parents for Fitness game of the “101 Days of Summer” Basketball Tournament at Semper Fit Saturday. HSL-37 HMH-362 vs. MCAF 7:30 p.m. This cooperative babysitting effort is available lost the match and took fourth place in the tournament. MESS HALL vs. CSSG-3 8:30 p.m. at the Semper Fit Center for children 6 weeks and older. All active duty service members and their fam- ilies may participate; however, PFFP participants are required to volunteer baby-sit three times per month. Call 291-9131 for more information.

Okinawa Kenpo Karate Every Tuesday and Thursday, join MCCS Youth Activities’ contractor for Kenpo Karate Point standings as of Aug. 17 Kobudo classes, held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Building 1391, located behind the former 7-Day Store. Adults and children are welcome. Costs for classes are $35 for adults, $25 for children, and UNIT POINTS $20 for additional family members. Call MCCS Youth Activities at 254-7610 for information. 1. MALS-24 2500 2. HQBN 2220 Massage Therapy 3. 3rd Radio BN 2080 Massage therapy by certified massage thera- 4. MCAF 1600 pists is available at Kaneohe Bay and Camp Smith. Choose from Shiatsu, Swedish, Lomi, 5. CSSG-3 1485 deep-tissue, and even hot-rock therapy. 6. HSL-37 600 For appointments, call the K-Bay Semper Fit 7. Camp Smith 300 Center at 254-7597 or Camp Smith at 477-5197 during regular business hours, Monday through 8. VP-47 300 Friday. 9. 1/3 300 10. 2/3 300 Fishing Charters Available Spend the day aboard one of Bill Collector’s 11. 1/12 180 fishing charter boats. 12. CAC 80 For more information, stop by the Base 13. VP-4 40 Marina located in Building 1698, across from Hangar 101, or call 254-7666/7667. 14. HMH-363 20 15. HQ 3rd Marines 15 Inexpensive, Fun Entertainment Look no further for economical entertain- ment, Mondays through Thursdays, at the K-Bay Lanes where all E-1 to E-5 can receive free rental shoes and discounted games at only $1.50. “101 Days of Summer” Softball Tournament For more information, call K-Bay Lanes at 254-7693. Results This week’s schedules

Color Pin Special Every Wednesday, when you roll a strike and Tuesday, Aug. 15 Friday, Aug. 18 - Annex field a colored pin is in the headpin position, you can Radio BN C 16, MCBH Warriors 11 Radio BN D vs. MCAF 6 p.m. win up to three free games of bowling. All CSSG-3 11, Radio BN B 10 MALS-A vs. Radio BN A 7 p.m. patrons are welcome to take advantage of this HI PAC vs. VP-47 8 p.m deal. If you make the play, you win! Wednesday, Aug. 16 For more information, call the K-Bay Lanes at 254-7693. VP-47 7, Rad BN A 6 Saturday, Aug. 19 Single-elimination play begins at Personal Trainers Available at Semper 10 a.m., final at 2:15 p.m. Fit The Semper Fit Center offers free personal training consultation. You can schedule an appointment with a trainer who will take body-fat measurements, blood-pressure and heart-rate readings. CONGRATULATIONS CHAMPIONS! They will do all this and tailor a program, based on your physical needs and ambitions. For only $5 per workout, a professional train- 2-2 (CPRW-2 & VPU-2) CSSG-3 er will actually work with you to ensure maxi- 2006 INTRAMURAL SOFTBALL CHAMPIONS 2006 INTRAMURAL SOCCER CHAMPIONS mum efficiency. Pick up a personal training appointment card at the Semper Fit Center now, or call 254-7597. FEDERAL FIRE MALS-A Semper Fit Center Offers Array of 2006 “101 Days of Summer” BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS Aerobics DEPARTMENT Semper Fit Center announces a new and 2006 INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS expanded aerobics program. These new classes now being offered include a variety of workouts. Call 254-7597 for more information on the various classes now offered. “101 Days of Summer” Basketball Campground and Picnic Sites Tournament final standings Pyramid Rock, Hale Koa and Fort Hase are available by reservation from dawn to dusk for MALS-24 A CSSG-3 picnics and parties. Hale Koa Beach may be reserved for overnight camping. First Place Second Place Reservations are required. Call 254-7666 for Kaneohe or 477-5143 for Camp Smith. POSTAL DUE HSL-37 Third Place Fourth Place HAWAII MARINE AUGUST 18, 2006 • C-3

SOFTBALL, From C- 1 Amateur Softball Association Squadron Light 37, Radio summed Dufrene. rules, the tournament has a few Battalion teams A, B, C, and D, Dufrene also said that 15 special modifications in place to Marine Corps Air Facility, Patrol units have participated in this speed up game play and put a Squadron 47, and Hawaii year’s program, and more teams little more pressure on teams to Integrated Personell have participated in the soccer produce. Batters start with a 1-1 Administrative Center. and basketball tournaments count, and there is a five “out- The two teams with the worst than ever before. of-the-park” home run limit per records in the preliminary MCBH Warriors’ First base- team per game. In addition, if round will be dropped and the man Jarvis Rodriguez agreed, either team is losing by 15 or following round of tournament noting that the tournaments more runs after three innings, play will consist of single-elimi- promote team play. or 10 runs after five innings, the nation games. “It allows for time to get game will be called. The three final games of the Marines together, out of the Twelve teams representing preliminary round wrap up office,” said the former Hialeah units based aboard Marine tonight at Annex field, and the High School baseball player. Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay opening round of sinle-elimina- “Instead of a military outfit, have registered to compete in tion play will begin tomorrow we’re out in civilian clothes and the tournament: Marine Corps at 10 a.m. at both Annex and having fun. It’s good for cama- Base Hawaii Warriors, Marine Riseley fields. raderie.” Air Logistics Squadron teams A, The championship game will Tony Blazejack MCBH Warriors’ Michael Sanders tosses a pitch during the “101 Days of Summer” Softball Though the games are played B, and C, Combat Service be played at 2:15 p.m. tomor- Tournament Tuesday. The championship will be held at Riseley field at 2:15 p.m. Saturday. in conjunction with the Support Group 3, Helicopter row on Annex field. “101 Days of Summer” tournament wraps up TOURNEY, From C- 1

team, according to coach Dean Lazarou. “Before every game, I tell them that no individual wins if the team fails. MALS-24 has a lot of athletes, but we won because we played as a team.” As Lazarou handed out the first place trophies to his players, he declined to name them, citing the importance of the team over any single individual. Though the loss may have stung at first, CSSG-3’s player and coach Jerry Robertson left the tournament proud for his team. “We don’t look to be a show-time crew,” Robertson said of his squad. “We take little steps at a time, all the way to the top. We’re not that recognized in basketball, but we always finish strong.” CSSG-3 faced strong com- petition all the way to the finals, defeating VP-47 by two points in the quarterfi- nals and taking out a strong HSL-37 team in the semifi- Tony Blazejack nals. Property Company’s Dereck Shockley pulls up for an open shot against Helicopter Squadron Light 37 at the Semper Fit Gym during Property Company and the “101 Days of Summer” Basketball Tournament Saturday. HSL-37 faced each other in Property Company took third place in the tournament. the third place game prior to the championship game, Shockley. “All the teams we Days of Summer” Basketball with Property Company com- played had height over us. Tournament also marked the ing out on top. But for Property Company to beginning of the Intramural “We had tough teams and make it this far shows what season, which got under way opponents,” said Property kind of character we have.” this week at Semper Fit. See Company guard Dereck The conclusion of the “101 page C2 for this week’s sched-

Tony Blazejack MALS-24 A’s Gabriel Wharton looks for a shot during the finals at the Semper Fit Gym Saturday. MALS- 24 A wrapped up an impressive undefeated run through the “101 Days of Summer” Basketball Tournament with a 77-52 defeat over CSSG-3. C-4 • AUGUST 18, 2006 HAWAII MARINE Soldier Ride goes cross-country

Cpl. Brian A. Tuthill MCAGCC

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. — More than eight months have passed since 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment’s Cpl. Neil Frustaglio lost both his legs in Iraq. As a 22-year-old double amputee, Frustaglio came back to Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 26 on a modified bicycle along- side 10 other cyclists as part of Soldier Ride, an annual cross- country cycling event designed to motivate recovering amputees and raise donations for the Wounded Warrior Project. Soldier Ride 2006 began May 6 at Montauk Point, N.Y., where the initial group of rid- ers dipped their rear tires into the Atlantic Ocean before set- ting off for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. The current group, which is only comprised of two of the initial riders, dipped their front tires into the Pacific July 27, some 3,000 miles later. As injured service members of all branches except the Coast Guard rode and rotated back to Walter Reed or other hospitals to continue their treatments, the total number of riders increased to more than 85 this year as they replaced each other along the route, Cpl. Brian A. Tuthill raising more than $500,000 in Wounded veterans ride down Highway 62 near the Twentynine Palms, Calif., airport July 26 as they neared the end of their ride from Phoenix. The annual Soldier Ride began donation across country in May 6 in New York and is designed to bolster awareness and raise funds for amputees, as well as give a positive goal to those who are recovering at hospitals from their injuries. more than 70 cities. The group received one of their warmest welcomes as again." tance waving a large Marine all again,” Frustaglio said. from Phoenix and it was just ready sometime this month, they came into Twentynine Frustaglio, who joined the Corps flag in hand. For Staff Sgt. John blistering,” said Frustaglio. Frustaglio’s goal is to be able to Palms as more than 80 Marines ride in Phoenix days earlier As riders parked for the Sczcepanowski, Marine Corps “The heat has been kicking our run again, the most difficult from Frustaglio’s unit, and during a heat wave, was one of night at a local hotel, L liaison to Walter Reed Army asses, so we keep hydrated and ability for amputees to regain, local residents lined the city’s two riders using an arm-pow- Company Marines circled Medical Center who joined up haven’t had any heat cases yet. he said. His plan is to run in streets to cheer them on. ered bicycle as he awaits his around their friend many have with the team in Texas, seeing All you can do is just keep the Marine Corps Marathon in Although it was supposed to prosthetics. not seen since they that fateful this homecoming and pushing. November and take part in be a surprise for him, the As the small caravan of day in Iraq. Frustglio’s smile was very mov- “I wanted to do this because next year’s Soldier Ride. Marines of L and I Companies police escorts, Soldier Ride par- "I was hurt December 7, and ing. I wanted to get out and accom- “Neil’s friends who were also who came to welcome the rid- ticipants and support vehicles some are gone but a lot of my “To see the way he reacted plish something,” he contin- hit are still back at Walter ers had let the cat out of the made its way past the Marines guys are still with the compa- when we came through and ued. “This is something to get Reed,” said Sczcepanowski. “I bag for Frustaglio. and supporters, roaring cheers, ny," said Frustaglio, whom the welcoming here really you away from [Washington] hope to have them rehabilitat- "I had been talking to a lot car horns applause and many lovingly call "Frag.” The summed it up for us,” he said. D.C. and away from the hospi- ed enough [to participate next of the guys from my company whistling could be heard lasting camaraderie and broth- One factor each rider had to tal environment but it’s also a time] and this motivates them and we’re all close, so it wasn’t throughout the area. Many erhood of the unit was appar- deal with from Arizona to challenge. Camp Pendleton is to come out and make next long before I found out about Marines snapped to rigid atten- ent as one Marine held up a California was the intense the end all to the ride. It’s defi- year’s ride bigger.” this," he said. "It was great. I tion and held crisp salutes as sign he made for Frustaglio Mojave Desert heat, which nitely going to be an accom- To find out ways of donat- was so excited I could barely their wounded brothers-in- which jokingly read “Got peaked around 120 in the open plishment and be the biggest ing or more information on sleep last night, knowing I was arms passed. One Marine even Legs?” barrens between cities. ride I’ve ever done.” the Soldier Ride, visit www.sol- going to be here and see them ran with the bikes for a dis- “I’m really glad to see them “We started on Monday When his prosthetics are dierride.com. Body builders flex at competition

Pfc. Richard mond outfit shined over her pose down to determine the weight competition. show for them or they won't claimed the title unopposed. Blumenstein competition as she took the overall champion. Prince Covington's come back," Troxel said. Roosevelt Moody's 223 MCB Camp Butler gold. Yoshinori Nakasone took unique pose style appealed Kenny Walker walked pounds of muscle clipped Tammy Courtney took first in the bantamweight to the crowd and helped over the men's mid- Nicholas Hewitt in the CAMP FOSTER, OKI- the women's middleweight competition before taking him claim the men's welter- dleweight competition with heavyweight competition. NAWA, Japan — Yoshinori title, and Joanne Briggs fin- the title home. weight title. his symmetrical sculpted During the final specta- Nakasone and Gloria Puckett ished at the top of the Ronnie L. Harrison, who Frank Troxel grabbed the bulk. cle, the seven men's winners each took home a coveted heavyweight class. said sacrifice and dedication title in the men's light mid- Na' Jee Jordan stood alone flexed their figures one last samurai sword signifying The women's winners played a large part in his vic- dleweight competition. in the men's light heavy- time, but Nakasone was their first place overall hon- gathered on stage for a final tory, won the men's light- "You've got to put on a weight competition and named overall winner. ors at Marine Corps Community Services' 11th Annual Far East Body Building competition at the Butler Theater Aug. 6. The tournament drew 35 male competitors and 10 female competitors. The males were divided into seven weight classes, and the females were divided into three. First place winners in each class received gold tro- phies. Second through fifth place finishers in each cate- gory received bronze awards. The competition began with Okinawan drummers pumping up a crowd of more than 700 people. The competitors then gathered on stage, striking poses to give the audience a taste of what was to come. The women's lightweight competition started the show. Puckett's tightly cut physique in a sparkling dia- HAWAII MARINE AUGUST 18, 2006 • C-5 Marine steps up to the plate throughout career

Staff Sgt. Raymie G. Cruz 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

AL ASAD, Iraq — Every Marine remembers the day they first set foot on a Marine Corps Recruit Depot, to stand on the yellow footprints and begin training as one of the few and the proud. Gunnery Sgt. Stuart M. Saylor, like many Marines, joined the Corps right out of high school to serve his coun- try and see the world. His country was not his only pas- sion though; baseball, America's national pastime, was a sport he grew to love as a child. The 40-year-old Flint, Mich., native began playing tee-ball at the age of six, and found that the love of the game and the natural skills he pos- sessed, drove him to continue chasing his dream. Saylor continued to play Little League, junior high and high school baseball as a catcher. During his senior year in high school, he received offers from two colleges to play baseball but he was already enrolled in the Marine Corps' Delayed Entry Program. "Every child has that dream of what they want to be when they grow up," said Saylor. "Some want to be a fireman, an astronaut or a profession- al athlete. For me it was to play profes- Staff Sgt. Raymie G. Cruz sional baseball." Gunnery Sgt. Stuart M. Saylor receives a Meritorious Service Medal from Col. John Kennedy, commanding officer, Marine Aircraft Group 16 (Reinforced), 3rd Marine Saylor attended boot camp in Aircraft Wing, during his retirement ceremony at Al Asad, Iraq, Aug. 5. December 1984 and became a crash, fire and rescue specialist. In his off time, he played for his command's camaraderie he had experienced in tioned at Marine Corps Air Station El every conflict since Operation Desert daughter's memories of me have been softball team and was selected for the the short time he served left a gap in Toro, Calif. Shield/ Desert Storm, and throughout either on the softball field or at the All-Marine softball team after playing his life. Saylor soon realized that he wanted Operation Iraqi Freedom. armory waiting for me to deploy." in the regional championship. "It's something that nobody can to provide more of a service to his He is currently assigned to the During his career, Saylor has missed As a third baseman, Saylor excelled explain except for those who have country and decided to change his intelligence section of Marine Aircraft his daughter growing up, but now at as a player and began to set his sites experienced it," he said. "Once you Military Occupational Specialty and Group 16 (Reinforced), 3rd Marine the age of 11, his daughter, Kayla, is on baseball once again. In 1988 have it and leave it, you realize some- began on-the-job-training as an intel- Aircraft Wing. waiting for her father to say goodbye Saylor's enlistment was finished, so he thing's missing." ligence analyst. In between deployments, Saylor to the Marine Corps and return home got out of the Marines to pursue his Seeing that Saylor longed to return In April 1990, just one year after continued to play softball at a high from his last deployment. baseball dreams. He tried out with the to the life he had in the Corps, his returning to the Marine Corps, he level and played on 17 regional teams, "While in the Marines I have faced Riverside Red Waves, a minor-league friends and family convinced him to attended the Marine Air Ground Task made eight appearances on the All- hardships and have dealt with stress team for the San Diego Padres in San return to the Marines and continue Force Intelligence Specialist course in Marine Softball Team and earned two as all Marines have done before me," Bernadino, Calif. his military career. Taking their Damneck, Va. All-Armed Forces silver medals in the said Saylor. "We all deal with hard- After 90 days out of the Marine advice, Saylor rejoined the Marine Since becoming an intelligence league. ships of deployments and other Corps, Saylor knew he wanted to play Corps in April 1989. He began to play specialist, Saylor has spent a lot of "I have learned a lot during my things that make our lives difficult, baseball but felt something missing softball again and was re-selected to time away from home on deploy- time in the Marine Corps," said Saylor. but if we just give up, who will take from his life -- the Marine Corps. The the All-Marine softball team while sta- ments. In 22 years, he has served in "My only regret is that all of my our place?"