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January 12, 2018 www.issuu.com/navyregionhawaii www.hookelenews.com Volume 9 Issue 1 MCPON talks about camaraderie with Sailors MC1 John Herman on suicide prevention hit home. Navy Public Affairs Previously, he had Support Element helped two of his own Detachment Hawaii Sailors overcome stress- ful times in their life. Master Chief Petty One confided that he had Officer of the Navy considered suicide. (MCPON) Steven Gior- “See something, do dano met with Sailors something,” Erinç said. and toured various com- “Everybody has stress. mands during his visit What’s important is be- at Joint Base Pearl Har- ing there for them to bor-Hickam (JBPHH), talk to. When you see Jan. 8. something that doesn’t As part of the visit, seem right, just taking the MCPON held an the time to stop and ask all-hands call at Bloch them if they are okay Arena where he ad- can make a difference.” dressed hundreds of During the all-hands Sailors from local com- call, the MCPON made mands about the in- time for questions from crease of suicides in the the audience. Navy and the impor- He also talked about tance of Sailors looking the future of the Navy out for each other. and the Sailor 2025 ini- “One Sailor lost is too tiative. many,” Giordano said. Giordano also toured “You know each other bet- JBPHH Security fol- ter than anyone else. If lowed by a visit at the you see something which Construction Battalion doesn’t feel right, check-in Maintenance Unit 303 with your shipmate. It Det. Hawaii. can make a difference.” Photo by MC1 Nardel Gervacio His other visits also Giordano shared a Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Steven Giordano talks with Sailors and senior enlisted leaders during include a number of area story about a recent sit- an all-hands call at Bloch Arena. commands such as Ma- uation where a Sailor rine Corps Base Hawaii, noticed something odd see if everything was suicide and saved the life Nuclear 1st Class Adam and Intermediate Main- Pacific Missile Range with a fellow shipmate. alright and, ultimately, of a shipmate. Erinç, stationed at Pearl tenance Facility, stated Facility and USS Chung- The Sailor stopped to prevented an attempted Electronics Technician Harbor Naval Shipyard the MCPON’s comments Hoon (DDG 93).

The guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90), right, leads USS Stethem (DDG 63), the guided- missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) and USS Sampson (DDG 102) in formation, Nov. 12, 2017. File photo by MC3 Cole Schroeder

USS Chafee to return from western Pacific Naval Surface Force, Chafee has a crew of throughout the deploy- time Self Defense Force, responsibility. ways prepared to execute U.S. Pacific Fleet nearly 350 officers and ment. among other countries. Its “The superior perfor- tasking.” Public Affairs enlisted Sailors and is While deployed, the ship crew recovered over 800kg mance of Chafee on de- Chafee was named after a multi-mission ship conducted theater security of illicit narcotics while ployment is a testament the late Sen. John Lester The guided-missile de- designed to operate in- cooperation and maritime patrolling the waters of to the hard work and sac- Hubbard Chafee, a Ma- stroyer USS Chafee (DDG dependently or with an as- presence operations with 4th Fleet. Additionally, rifice of all the men and rine veteran who fought in 90) is scheduled to return sociated strike group. The partner nations through- the destroyer successfully women serving aboard,” the Battle of Guadalcanal to Joint Base Pearl Har- embarked maintainers out the Pacific. Chafee integrated into Carrier said Cmdr. Jacob Braun, and served as the Secre- bor-Hickam from an inde- and pilots from Helicopter engaged in multinational Strike Group 5 in support commanding officer of tary of the Navy. The ship pendent deployment to the Maritime Strike Squadron exercises with navies from of the USS Ronald Rea- Chafee. “Their teamwork, was last deployed to the western Pacific and South (HSM) 37 served as the Chile, Peru, Republic of gan’s extensive patrol of positive attitude and spirit western Pacific and South America, Jan. 12. air support for the ship Korea, and Japan Mari- the U.S. 7th Fleet area of ensured Chafee was al- America in 2015. USS Michael Murphy ready to depart for deployment today MC3 Jasen (HSM) 37, the “Easyrid- and control. The strike Medal of Honor for his Moreno-Garcia ers,” based at Marine group became the first in heroic actions during Op- Corps Base Hawaii. The recent history to demon- eration Red Wings in Af- Carl Vinson Strike Group ship will join the strike strate a command and ghanistan, June 28, 2005. Public Affairs group as it transits toward control construct called He was the first person the western Pacific. Third Fleet Forward when to be awarded the medal The Arleigh Burke- “The crew of USS units completed a six- for actions in Afghanistan class guided-missile de- Michael Murphy has month deployment last and was the first member stroyer USS Michael trained extensively for year. of the U.S. Navy to receive Murphy (DDG 112) is to this deployment and is Michael Murphy is a the award since the Viet- depart Joint Base Pearl ready to execute all mis- multi-mission ship de- nam War. Harbor-Hickam today for sions as part of the Carl signed to operate in- Michael Murphy op- a regularly scheduled de- Vinson Strike Group and dependently or with a erates under Destroyer ployment to the western 3rd Fleet,” said Cmdr. surface action group or Squadron 1. The squad- Pacific with the Carl Vin- Kevin Louis, the ship’s strike group. The de- ron is deployed with Nim- son Strike Group. commanding officer. stroyer was commis- itz-class aircraft carrier Michael Murphy will The deployment marks sioned in 2012 and is USS Carl Vinson (CVN deploy with a crew of ap- the second time the Carl named after former U.S. 70), Carrier Air Wing 2, File photo by MCSN Lasheba James proximately 320 Sailors Vinson Strike Group will Navy SEAL Lt. Michael guided-missile cruiser The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS and a detachment of MH- operate throughout the P. Murphy. USS Lake Champlain Michael Murphy (112) participates in a refueling-at-sea 60R helicopters from Heli- Indo-Pacific region under Murphy was posthu- (CG 57) and USS Wayne with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (70) copter Maritime Squadron U.S. 3rd Fleet’s command mously awarded the E. Meyer (DDG 105). in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 6, 2017. A-2 • January 12, 2018 HO‘OKELE

The guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97), front, the guided- missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) and the guided-missile destroyer Don’t let mumps USS Preble (DDG 88) are underway in formation during a strait transit show of force exercise, Aug. 11, 2017. File photo by MC3 Robyn B. Melvin spoil your fun Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccination is the best protection against mumps! Keep from spreading mumps • Don’t share drinks or eating utensils • Cover your coughs and sneees • Stay home when you are sick • Wash your hands often with soap and water • Clean and disinfect surfaces Signs and symptoms of mumps Mumps is best known for the puffy cheeks and swollen jaw that it causes, fever, headache, loss of appetite, muscle aches and tiredness. There is no treat- ment for mumps If you have symp- The Little Beavers: toms, stay home and away from others and contact your health care provider. A tradition of excellence Ask your health care provider about where Lt. Rob Reinheimer idential Unit Citation,” (DDG 97), USS Preble “On Preble, we under- you can get vaccinated. said current Commodore, (DDG 88), and USS Hig- stand our lineage with Nine Capt. Bill Daly. “Today we gins (DDG 76), along the Little Beavers, and Public Affairs tend to refer to the DES- with the Commander, De- this crew trains and op- RON staff as the Little stroyer Squadron 23, are erates in theater today Editor’s note: Two Pearl Beavers, but it’s the ships deployed as part of the with an eye to preserving Harbor homeported ships and their commanding Theodore Roosevelt Car- this squadron’s legacy CNRH issues reminder — USS Halsey (DDG 97) officers that are the true rier Strike Group. and current standards of and USS Preble (DDG 88) lineage of the original Lit- All four ships are cur- superb operational read- of marijuana prohibition are part of DESRON 23’s tle Beavers.” rently conducting mis- iness.” Preble’s training Little Beavers legacy. The Little Beavers of sions across the 2.5 recently paid off, as their Navy Region Hawaii at the federal level al- World War II executed million square miles of quick response provided Human Resources lowing for marijuana use Across the U.S. 5th decisive victories at the water area that make aid to a fishing vessel in in some (or any) situa- Fleet area of operations, battles of Empress Au- up the U.S. 5th Fleet, in- distress while on patrol Recent changes in tions. four destroyers from De- gusta Bay and Cape St. cluding the Arabian Gulf, off the coast of Iran. state laws necessitate Those employees sub- stroyer Squadron (DES- George. Seven of the Gulf of Oman, Gulf of The phrase “The Little clarification on the use ject to random testing, RON) 23 have the watch. eight commanding officers Aden, Red Sea, and Ara- Beavers” was adopted by of marijuana by Depart- or any other testing (ap- While four destroyers eventually rose to flag bian Sea. Destroyers are Burke after he saw the ment of the Navy (DON) plicant, reasonable sus- deployed from one DES- rank and included naval multi-mission warships, cartoon character being employees. The use of picion, post-accident, or RON at the same time is greats such as Vice Adm. capable of a wide-array of painted on torpedo tubes marijuana remains ille- follow-up), remain sub- not unusual, this group Bernard Austin and Rear missions, to include sur- on one of the DESRON gal for federal employ- ject to the consequences is special because these Adm. Herald Stout. In the face warfare, anti-subma- ships in 1943. Little Bea- ees. for illegal drug use. ships are from the Navy’s Battle of Cape St. George, rine warfare, maritime ver was the companion Marijuana remains il- Based on state laws, fed- most storied DESRON, Cmdr. Burke’s training interception operations, character to Red Ryder legal under federal law, eral employees remain the “Little Beavers” of and tactics resulted in and more. in the newspaper comic regardless of state laws, accountable to comply DESRON 23. DESRON 23 ships sink- Across the area of op- strip, “The Adventures as a Schedule I drug with federal law unless “Under the command ing three Japanese de- erations, Cmdr. Allen of Red Ryder,” which in the Controlled Sub- there are changes at the of Commodore Arleigh stroyers without suffering Maxwell, commanding ran from 1938 to 1964. stances Act. Marijuana federal level. Burke, DESRON 23 was a single hit from the en- officer of USS Preble, un- To this day, Little Bea- is therefore illegal for For more information, the only destroyer squad- emy. derstands how the past is ver remains a hallmark federal employees unless call your command’s ron of World War II to be Today, USS Sampson shaping his ships current symbol of this famous or until there is further drug program coordina- awarded a group Pres- (DDG 102), USS Halsey operations. squadron. specific guidance issued tor. Aircraft travel over Diamond Head

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Two months later he enlisted as a pri- vate in the United States Marine Corps. Six months later he was in combat with the original invasion force at Guadalca- nal — just over 75 years ago. A modern U.S. Navy destroyer weighs During World War II, Chafee was se- approximately 9000 tons. The anchor lected for officer candidate school. He (not including the weight of the chain), was commissioned a second lieutenant which is designed to hold the ship safely ANDRETURNEDTOLEADANDlGHTWITHTHE in place, weighs only 2 tons. Amazing! Sixth Marine Division in the Battle of When anchored offshore, Navy com- Okinawa. He also served in Ting Tao, manders depend on their anchor to hold China at the end of 1945. fast when the weather or tide turns, and In 1946 Chafee returned to Yale and when leaving or entering port they de- became captain of the wrestling team. pend on their anchor in an emergency. He then took the initiative to study at So when it comes to your leadership, Harvard Law School. what’s your anchor? Ask yourself this In 1950, war ignited on the Korean question, what do you want most from Peninsula when the North invaded the your leaders and what do those you lead South and duty called once more. Cha- want most from you? fee returned to service as a captain and The answer is simple — integrity. a company commander with the First Chafee chose Adm. Elmo Zumwalt to to disagree without rancor … He exem- That’s your anchor. Marine Division. His young Marines be Chief of Naval Operations, which PLIlEDEVERYTHINGTHATWASGOODANDDE- This week, our guided-missile de- loved him because he led with integrity. accelerated our Navy’s integration of cent and honorable about our country.” stroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) returns His lieutenant, James Brady, who would minorities and women. Chafee champi- Our Sailors expect us, as leaders, to to homeport at Joint Base Pearl Har- author a book called “The Coldest War,” oned modernization of naval forces as take care of our people, including family bor-Hickam following a seven-month de- called Chafee “the most admirable man a top priority. He also oversaw the USS members. They expect us to be trained ployment. Sailors aboard Chafee served I’ve ever known.” Pueblo incident with statesmanship and in decision making, to be masters of throughout the span of the Pacific, /NEDAYWHEN#HAFEESRImECOMPANY diplomacy. communication, to be skilled in critical from WestPac to South America. They had to cross a snow-covered ground be- Chafee was elected to the U.S. Sen- self-assessment, and to be willing to rise demonstrated warfighting readiness, lieved to be a minefield, he took point ate in 1976 and helped bring about the to the challenge in a crisis. Sailors — speed, precision and reach. and led his men across. The Marines, Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act. and Marines — gravitate to integrity I am very proud of Team Chafee, trusting their leader’s judgment, fol- He was an architect of the Superfund and the chance to make a difference as not only for their command of the seas lowed precisely in his footsteps. When program to clean up hazardous waste leaders themselves. but also for the honor and integrity they looked back, they saw one set of sites. He advocated construction of In- The Honorable John Chafee is the they showed throughout their deploy- footprints in the snow. terstate-95, expanded Medicare, and de- namesake for USS Chafee, but he is an ment. And, by the way, check out their Following his tour in Korea, Chafee veloped parks throughout his state. He icon of leadership and integrity for our YouTube video at www.youtube.com/ SERVEDINTHE-ARINE#ORPS,EGALOFlCE demonstrated a lifelong commitment to entire Navy. watch?v=7BCQvPSdEgc with a par- in Pearl Harbor until his release from physical fitness, the environment and Honor, Courage and Commitment are ticular shout-out to their namesake — active service in 1953. support of the military. our core values. Integrity is our leader- John H. Chafee! After his military service, Chafee In other words, he served people, and ship anchor. John Chafee epitomized integrity. served as a local legislator and then as he served with integrity. Fellow Sena- He was a 19-year-old sophomore on the governor of Rhode Island. President tor Kay Bailey Hutchison of Texas said wrestling team at Yale University on Richard Nixon appointed Chafee as Sec- John Chafee set “a standard of decency, Dec. 7, 1941 when Oahu was attacked. retary of the Navy in 1969. As SECNAV, civility and kindness, remembering how A-4 • January 12, 2018 HO‘OKELE Naval Health Clinic Hawaii year in review Naval Health Clinic Hawaii Public Affairs

“It was an awesome year for Naval Health Clinic (NHC) Hawaii. One of the cornerstones of our health care operations is a continuous process improvement. The command’s culture embraces patient safety as ev- eryone has a voice and that contributes to the success of the command,” said Capt. Lynn Wheeler, command- ing officer, NHC Hawaii.” Wheeler said, “As we begin a New Year, we are re- minded that quality is a journey, not a destination and that everything we do must support readiness.” Here are 10 of the many highlights: • Empowered annual goal teams and 4DX teams ac- complished amazing things—raising the “quality” Five policy changes in 2018 bar every day. • NHC Hawaii’s access to care is consistently at the top of Navy Medicine in acute and routine access. Sailors conduct their bi-annual Physical Readiness Test (PRT) on stationary bikes in the hangar bay of the aircraft • RelayHealth enrollment (secure messaging with carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). medical home port teams) currently at 87 percent — the only Navy military treatment facility above 80 Public Affairs Officer (EDO) qualification insignia, North American percent for each of the past 12 months. Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) identifica- • NHCH is leading the region with our Tactical Com- tion badge, Navy Working Uniform Type II and III Blended Retirement System (BRS) bat Casualty Care (TCCC) course program being (NWU Type II/III) embroidered shoulder patches, officially certified in 2017. The implementation of the Uniformed Services Navy Career Counselor identification badge, black • Initiated new dental prophylaxis initiative to pro- Blended Retirement System, known as the BRS is in v-neck pullover sweater, and revised occasion for vide an exam and cleaning “one-stop shop” effect. The Fiscal Year 2016 Nation Defense Authori- wear of the NWU. For more information, visit https:// • Medical Readiness Clinic fully implemented new zation Act created a new military retirement system go.usa.gov/xnp2x. electronic Periodic Health Assessment (ePHA) that blends the traditional legacy retirement pen- Alignment of End of Active Obligated • Initiated new mammography upgrade to provide a sion with a defined contribution to service members’ semi-3D assessment — cutting edge technology that Thrift Savings Plan account. All members serving as Service will improve lesion detection for better identification of Dec. 31, 2017, are grandfathered under the legacy A policy and process change, directing commands of breast cancer. retirement system. Active component service mem- to immediately take action to align Sailors’ end of • The Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Detachment’s bers with fewer than 12 years since their pay entry active obligated service (EAOS) with their duty sta- Data Quality Manager of the Year – Desiree Baba base date, and reserve component service members tion tour length had been announced in NAVADMIN •Awarded Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (Lt. who have accrued fewer than 4,320 retirement points 307/17. The new policy changes and processes include Cmdr. Vince Deguzman) and Green Belts (Hospital as od Dec. 31, 2017, have the option to opt into the commanding officer’s (CO) extension authority, obli- Corpsman 2nd Class Samantha Sanchez and Geof- BRS. All service members who enter the military on gated service (OBLISERV) policy, Career Waypoints frey Cheng) or after Jan. 1 are automatically enrolled in BRS. The (C-WAY) policy and enlistment extension policy. In • Winner “Best Performance, 3rd Quarter, Fiscal Year BRS opt-in period is now open. To opt-in, visit DFAS addition permanent change of station (PCS) orders 2017” by the DHA’s Medical Logistics Division, myPay. For more information, visit http://military- will now require OBLISERV to complete their full Medical Materiel Enterprise Standardization Office pay.defense.gov/BlendedRetirement/. prescribed tour. Sailors will now meet the OBLISERV (MMESO) NHC Hawaii provides world-class care requirements through enlistment extension, reenlist- from the heart of the Pacific to warfighters and their PFA separation policy ment, or, in some cases, by filing an Administrative ohana! The goal of the Navy’s physical readiness program Remarks (NAVPERS 1070/613) prior to executing is to maintain a minimum prescribed level of fitness orders. For more information, visit https://go.usa. necessary for worldwide deployment and to maintain gov/xnpTB. a Sailor’s long-term health and wellness. Revisions were made to the Physical Readiness Program sep- Selective Reenlistment Bonus aration policy, directing commands to discontinue The Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) award processing Sailors for separation as a result of Phys- plan for active component and full time support Sail- ical Fitness Assessment (PFA) failures and providing ors has been announced in NAVADMIN 311/17. SRB guidance on how to handle Sailors with approved serve as an incentive for those Sailors with critical separations in NAVADMIN 304/17. For more infor- skills and experience to remain in the Navy. Sail- mation, visit https://go.usa.gov/xnp4P. ors can keep abreast of award changes through the Navy’s SRB webpage at http://www.public.navy.mil/ Navy uniform policy bupers-npc/career/enlistedcareeradmin/Pages/SRB. Several updates to Navy uniform policy and uni- aspx/ and review the NAVADMIN, which contains form initiatives had been announced in NAVADMIN a complete listing of changes to skills award levels 310/17. Policy updates include Engineering Duty eligible for SRBs. HO‘OKELE January 12, 2018 • A-

Photo by MC3 Sean Galbreath Sailors stand at the rails on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (HD 1) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Jan. 2. Wasp is transiting to Sasebo, Japan to conduct a turnover with the USS Bonhomme Richard (HD 6) as the forward-deployed flagship of the amphibious forces in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Souza, an air transportation specialist for the Air Force Reserve’s 48th Aerial Port Squadron, secures a humvee onto the tracks of an U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during a oint training exercise with the Hawaii Air National Guard at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Jan. 7. Photo by Master Sgt. Theanne Herrmann

Photo by Staff Sgt. Armando R. Limon A Sailor assigned to a Navy Cargo Handling Battalion ground guides a vehicle inside Photo by MCSN Randall W. Ramaswamy the USNS Mendonca, a Bob Hope-class arge, Medium-Speed Roll-on/Roll-off Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class James T. Breiding hoists the Navy Jack on the jackstaff (MSR) vessel, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Jan. 4. Vehicles and equipment of the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) at Pearl Harbor, Jan. 2. Frank from the 25th Infantry Division are being loaded aboard the Mendonca to be Cable, forward deployed to Guam, repairs, rearms and reprovisions deployed U.S. shipped to Texas to be used at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Naval Forces in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. ouisiana, later in the month.

Photo by MC2 Omar Powell Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Steven Giordano addresses Sailors at an all-hands call at Pacific Missile Range Facility on auai, Jan. 9. A- • January 12, 2018 HO‘OKELE USS Frank Cable visits Pearl Harbor, returns to Guam USS Frank Cable Public Affairs

Photo by MC3 Heather C. Wamsley Sailors assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), stand at the rails as the ship pulls into Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Jan. 2.

JBPHH changes TLA process for USS Hopper arrives in 7th Fleet Commander, Task Force 70 single unaccompanied service members Public Affairs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Public Affairs

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Above, HIANG intramural year in Joint Base sports softball champions for 2017.

Left, Airman 1st Class Carlos Rodriguez, 690 COS, powers his way up for a basket. Center, Chad Baldini, 735 AMS, crushes one of three home runs during the Winter Softball League title game. Right, Staff Sgt. James Chaney, quarterback for 792/8 Intelligence Squadron Hangar 5 Warriors, cranks it up for a long throw.

Story and photos by Randy Dela Cruz

Sports Editor, Ho‘okele

Editor’s note: The call to compile teams, keep scorebooks and setup schedules is a daunting task for our friends at MWR Sports. While the gang will be at it again to keep the various seasons of sports running as smoothly as a clock, MWR Sports will miss a valuable member in 2018. For years, Wayde Ichiyama has been the go-to guy to set up and keep track of teams and schedules, but after retiring in 2017, he is on to his next great adventure. I would like to wish Wayde all the best in whatever endeavors he chooses to seek and to thank him for the years of service and help he gave to me in my coverage of Joint Base sports.

Left, HIANG outside hitter Staff Sgt. AlanMichael Warner leaps for a slam and kill. Right, Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) Fireman Jonathan Bendarsky boots in a goal to help lead NHCH to the soccer title. -2 • January 12, 2018 HO‘OKELE ASBP celebrates National Blood Donor Month Armed Services Blood Program

An Airman donates blood in 2015 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

Navy launches 2018 Full Speed Ahead 2.0 training Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs

For more news from Na- val Education and Train- Sailors attend “Full Speed Ahead” training in the mess decks aboard the Ticonderoga- ing Command, visit www. class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59), in the South China Sea, Nov. 8. navy.mil/local/cnet/. HO‘OKELE January 12, 2018 • - Commands Navy lieutenant bids aloha at JBPHH among award with big night for Swish recipients Story and photo by Ed Barker Randy Dela Cruz Naval Education and Train- Sports Editor, Ho‘okele ing Professional Develop- ment Center Public Affairs Last season, Lt. Mark Veazey was a constant presence at the Twelve commands, in- five spot for the Hawaii Swish, cluding two located at Joint a local professional basketball Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, team that competes in the Amer- were recognized for commu- ican Basketball Association. nity service excellence Jan. 9. Playing in his first and last Naval Education and Train- game for the Swish this sea- ing Command (NETC) an- son, Veazey reminded every- nounced the Health, Safety one just how valuable he was and Fitness Flagship Awards to the Swish after walking off for calendar year 2017, as de- the court for the last time with tailed in Naval Administra- 21 points in a 126-83 rout of tive Message (NAVADMIN) the ABA defending champs 004/18. Southwest Atlanta Warriors in In the shore command the year’s opener Jan. 7 at the category, the small com- Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Ho- mand award recipient is nolulu. Afloat Training Group After two years in Hawaii, Middle Pacific, Pearl Har- Veazey will be leaving the is- bor. Joint Base Pearl Har- lands later this month to con- bor-Hickam received an tinue his education in California honorable mention for large courtesy of the U.S. Navy. commands. “I’m going to the Naval The Health, Safety and post-graduate school,” Veazey Fitness Flagship Awards are said. “I’ll be leaving in the mid- managed by NETC as the dle of this month.” flag sponsor, and executed Veazey is a graduate of the by the Naval Education U.S. Naval Academy, where is and Training Professional also competed on the school’s Development Center (NET- basketball squad. He had re- PDC). Winners are recog- cently returned from a stint on nized for having the best the All-Navy basketball team, overall community service where he added more polish to programs teaching and en- his game. couraging individuals, espe- Against the Warriors, Veazey cially youth, to lead active was at his best in sliding past lives. the defense on a several pick- “The Navy’s Health, and-rolls, while slamming home Safety and Fitness Flagship two impressive dunks before fin- Award program promotes ishing off the night by connect- positive lifestyles through ing on a long three-point shot command partnerships with from beyond the arc. schools and communities,” “I feel good,” he said. “I just got said Capt. Kertreck Brooks, back from All-Navy basketball NETPDC commanding offi- in Texas and it got me prepared. cer. “Every day, thousands They really get you in shape. I of Sailors are out in the com- was feeling really confident and munity, around the world, that’s all you need.” promoting health and fitness Veazey got off to a quick start Navy Lt. Mark Veazey knocks home by educating and setting a by scoring six points on two bas- a reverse lay-up for two of his 21 good example for kids to em- kets and two free throws in the points for the Hawaii Swish. ulate.” first quarter, as Hawaii got out According to Rear Adm. to a 35-20 lead. Kyle Cozad, NETC com- In the second quarter, the year. We all know each other 268), MCAS Kaneohe Bay. court, but No. 3, they are good mander, devoting the time 6-foot-10-inch player executed and won’t have to figure it out Both players did their part human beings. I enjoy coach- to improve health, safety, perfectly on a pick-and-roll to during the season.” in contributing to the win over ing all these guys.” and fitness in the commu- convert his eighth point of the Even more impressive was the the Warriors, with Caddell re- Veazey said that he’ll al- nity is time well-spent by game, before finishing the first fact that Veazey accomplished so cording five points and James ways cherish his time spent commands and sows the half with in double figures at 10 much while being matched up posting eight points that in- in Hawaii and expressed his seeds of great rewards. points. against a 7-foot-2-inch player in cluded two slam dunks. gratitude for the fans and his “This program re-enforces Veazey added six more points Brandon Baker. “I love it. I’ve been doing this fellow co-workers at Pacific the Navy’s commitment and in the third quarter with one of “He was big and he definitely all my life,” James said. “For Command/Joint Intelligence Op- support to our surrounding the baskets coming off a huge had a lot of size to him,” Veazey my company to allow me to do eration Center (PACOM/JIOC). communities,” Cozad said. slam dunk on a dime from Swish said. “But I just feel like I’m this is amazing.” “I’m leaving a year early to “Continuing partnerships owner/player Geremy Robinson, quicker. I can run pretty good for Head coach Artie Wilson, a pursue my master’s degree,” he and positive leadership as the team raced off to a dom- a big guy, so that’s what I do.” former star basketball player said. “It’s amazing. We loved it make a significant differ- inating 93-62 lead after three Although Veazey will be exit- at the University of Hawaii, and wouldn’t trade it for any- ence in the quality of lives quarters. ing the team, the Swish will still said that having a military thing else in the world.” for our Sailors and in those “A lot of us have been here or have a military connection with presence on the squad en- The Hawaii Swish will be lives they touch.” there, but we’ve had practices former Navy Information Oper- hances the overall team chem- back on the court at the Blais- Other 2017 Health, Safety and have been playing together ations Command (NIOC) bas- istry. dell Jan. 26 in an ABA matchup and Fitness Flagship Award a lot,” he said about the team’s ketball star Sean Caddell and “No. 1, they’re respectful and against the Chicago Vipers. recipients by category are: impressive play against the active-duty Marine Lance Cpl. No. 2, they have no fear,” Wil- For more information about Warriors. “We got great continu- Jarren James, Marine Medium son said. “They’re warriors and the Swish, visit their website at Shore command ity and we’re building off of last Tiltrotor Squadron 268 (VMM- they’ll go to war for you on the www.hawaiiswishaba.com. category • Small honorale mention Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit, Latin beats drive heart-healthy exercise in Zumba Lemoore, California. Story and photo by Besides being great fun, • Medium recipient Center Randy Dela Cruz Faxon said that Zumba lets you for Naval Aviation Techni- step in at your own pace and in- cal Training Unit, Keesler Sports Editor, Ho‘okele vites you to use your personality Air Force Base, Missis- to make it your own. sippi. In the multitude of workout “A long time ago, I used to do • Medium honorale men- programs offered at Joint Base step-aerobics, where the instruc- tion: Navy Medicine Pro- Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) tor told you what to do,” he said. fessional Development by Morale, Welfare and Recre- “Then I tried Zumba and nobody Center, Bethesda, Mary- ation (MWR), Zumba has cre- told you what to do. You just land. ated a special niche for itself followed the instructor. You get • Large recipient Naval Air that is formed by avid fans of the to be yourself. You can be cre- Technical Training Cen- Latin fitness craze. Lydia Drews is all ative and joke around. It’s like a ter, Pensacola, Florida. Moved by the pulsating smiles as she leads happy hour for fitness.” • Large honorale mention rhythms of the Latin beat, the a class of Zumba Condit agreed and said that Naval Air Station Patux- exercise program here at Joint at JBPHH Fitness while she has come and gone ent River, Maryland. Base and around the world has Center. with the program, she always been credited for numerous suc- returns back to Zumba. Overseas category cess stories of people getting “It’s just the love of music and • Small recipient Naval back into shape while having the ability to move,” said Con- Airborne Weapons Main- fun at the same time. dit, who also does yoga and some tenance Unit 1, Guam Lydia Drews, who conducts weightlifting at JBPHH Fitness • Large recipient .S. Na- several classes of the popular The music is great, the com- Center. “To feel the music, go high energy from the start. val Hospital, Naples, Italy routine at JBPHH Fitness Cen- - pany is fantastic, you’re moving with the beat, there’s nobody One noticeable difference be • Large honorale men- ter, said that once people see tween Zumba and other forms around getting a great cardio hounding you to go a certain way tion: U.S. Naval Hospital, how much fun it is, they are usu- of exercise is that even though workout and you’re also stretch- and everyone is really accepting Guam ally hooked. it works out the entire body, ing and working all of your mus- in the classes. So you feel like “I’ve been teaching for six years people participating in the class cles all at the same time.” yourself and it’s pretty cool.” Sea category (at JBPHH),” she said. “It’s fun seemed happy and were seen Drews said that the learning Drews also said that while and effective for fitness. It’s like smiling throughout the workout curve to Zumba isn’t steep at many men think that Zumba • Medium recipient He- you don’t even know that you’re — a stark contrast with other all and after just a few sessions, is only for women, guys should licopter Sea Combat losing a lot of calories. Sometimes, workouts where people are seen people feel right at home. give it a try because of its many Squadron 23, San Diego you don’t even feel it.” straining and heard grunting. “You can see that at first they health benefits. • Large recipient .S. Na- At a recent class at JBPHH Daisa Condit, wife of an ac- kind of look lost,” Drews said. “I hear that Zumba is only for val Mobile Construction Fitness Center, Drews was to- tive-duty military member, said “But they get it eventually be- women. No it’s not,” Drews said. Battalion 3, Port Huen- tally engaged and full of lively that, compared to other forms of cause the music has a lot of repe- “This is the No. 1 (workout) for eme, Calif. exuberance in conducting the workouts, she finds Zumba to be tition in it.” the heart. If you want to lose • Large honorale mention class of more than a dozen freeing and far more enjoyable. For Matthew Faxon, another weight quick and burn tons of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN Zumba enthusiasts. “It feels amazing,” said Con- Zumba instructor at JBPHH, he calories, this is it.” 78), Norfolk, Virginia. Encouraged by the spirited dit, who has been using Zumba said that his journey in Zumba For more information about sounds of Latin music, Drews as a primary workout to stay went from being a student into MWR’s fitness programs and For more news from the immersed her students into the healthy and fit for several years. becoming an instructor in just classes, visit their website at center, visit www.navy.mil/ routine that seemed to be full of “This is significantly more fun. two years. www.greatlifehawaii.com. local/NETPDTC/. -4 • January 12, 2018 HO‘OKELE The CENSECFOR mobile app is here Darryl Orrell

Center for Security Forces Public Affairs

U.S. Navy image by Darryl Orrell The CENSECFOR mobile app allows Sailors to have additional resources to attain mastery at their fingertips. The app features mobile training courses, references, contacts, and more.

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam UPCOMING EVENTS Morale, Welfare and Recreation

Single Sailors, Airmen bowling night to hit the lanes l Free golf clinic will be on the green at 2 p.m. Jan. l Customer appreciation day featuring free bowling 11 at Mamala Bay Golf Course. Pre-registration is will roll from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Escape encouraged. For more information, call 449-2304. Bowling Center at Wahiawa Annex. For more information, call 473-2651. l Free meet and greet with Olympian Gabby Douglas will be held at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 12 at Bloch Arena. The l $2 Tuesday will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. every USO will present the gold medal-winning gymnast to Tuesday at Mamala Bay Golf Course driving range and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. For more information, for $2, participants will receive two buckets of balls to visit www.greatlifehawaii.com. hit. Clubs are available to borrow and PGA club pros will be on hand to offer tips. The event will include $2 l Free single Sailors and Airmen bowling night will hot dogs and $1 water and soda. This activity is open be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 12 at the bowling center Don Robbins, Ho‘okele editor, took this recent to ages 6 and up. For more information, call 449-2304. photo of the sakura (cherry blossom) flowers on the Pearl Harbor side of the base. The event will blooming along California Avenue in Wahiawa include cosmic bowling, pizza and soda. This activity is l Paint and Sip will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Heights. open to single, active duty Sailors and Airmen only. For Jan. 17 and every Wednesday at the Historic Hickam more information, call 473-2574. Officers’ Club. An instructor will guide participants to paint the subject of the night. The cost of the event is l Free Red and White Ladies’ Nite will be held from $40 and includes all art supplies. Food and beverages 4:30 p.m. to midnight Jan. 13 at Club Pearl Brews and will be available for purchase at the Koa Lounge next Cues (building 1557). The event will include music, Tax Assistance Center door. For more information, call 448-9907. giveaways and more. It is open to ages 18 years and volunteers needed older. For more information, call 473-1743. l Free Fitness Challenge 2018 will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Jan. 20 at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Region Legal Service Office Hawaii l Free advanced screening of “12 Strong” will begin at Fitness Center. Participants can burn holiday pounds 7 p.m. Jan. 13 at Sharkey Theater. Tickets will be given with a workout where they can sample a variety of to the first 400 patrons. Active duty may receive up to group exercise classes. For more information, call 471- four tickets. Retired military, military family members 2019. and Department of Defense cardholders may receive up to two tickets. The ticket booth opens at 5:30 p.m. l Free golf clinic will be on the green at 9:30 a.m. Jan. but get there early, as a sellout is expected. For more 20 at Barbers Point Golf Course. Pre-registration is information, call 473-2651. encouraged. For more information, call 682-2098/1911. HO‘OKELE January 12, 2018 • -

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held from 7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Military A class on parent-child and Family Support Center Hickam. A communication will be held from 10 a.m. complimentary lunch will be served. FMI: to noon at Military and Family Support www.greatlifehawaii.com/family-support/ Center Pearl Harbor. Parents can learn mfsc-class-schedule or call 474-1999. tips to improve their communication skills with their children of all ages. FMI: Training is designed for www.greatlifehawaii.com/family-support/ newly designated Exceptional Family mfsc-class-schedule or call 474-1999. Member Program (EFMP) points of contact (POC) will be held from 9:30 A class on the Thrift a.m. to noon at Military and Family Savings Plan (TSP) will be held from Support Center Pearl Harbor. Contact 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Military and the EFMP Liaison for more information. Family Support Center Wahiawa. FMI: www.greatlifehawaii.com/family- The TSP is a retirement savings and support/mfsc-class-schedule or call 474- investment plan for federal employees 1999. and members of the uniformed services. Participants can bring their lunch. FMI: www.greatlifehawaii.com/family-support/ A workshop on saving and mfsc-class-schedule or call 474-1999. investing will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at Military and Family Support Center Pearl Harbor. FMI: www.greatlifehawaii.com/ A class on self-care and A free meet-and-greet with Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics family-support/mfsc-class-schedule or managing stress will be held from 1 to call 474-1999. 3 p.m. at Military and Family Support Gabby Douglas will be held at 11:30 a.m. at Bloch Arena. The event is presented by the USO and Joint Base Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Center Pearl Harbor. FMI: www. FMI: www.greatlifehawaii.com. greatlifehawaii.com/family-support/mfsc- Parents can bring their kids class-schedule or call 474-1999. to the Military and Family Support Center from 1 to 3 p.m. for an “Unstoppable card. Please bring exact change for about becoming parents) will be held Me” story time. This book focuses on A Transition GPS cash transactions. ISA, MasterCard, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Military and Family the amazing people kids are, and how (Goals, Plans, Success): Accessing American Express and Discover credit Support Center Hickam. FMI: www. they persevere and shine. Following the Higher Education Track course will be cards are now being accepted. greatlifehawaii.com/family-support/mfsc- end of the reading, kids can participate held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day class-schedule or call 474-1999. in an empowering activity. FMI: www. at Military and Family Support Center A deployment resource greatlifehawaii.com/family-support/mfsc- Pearl Harbor. The course is designed to fair will be held from noon to 2 p.m. A class on earning class-schedule or call 474-1999. guide participants through the decisions at Military and Family Support Center supplemental income will be held involved in choosing a degree program, Pearl Harbor. The fair is open to all from 1 to 3 p.m. at Military and Family college institution, and funding, as well service members, families, command Support Center Hickam. FMI: www. olunteers are needed for as completing the admissions process. coordinators, ombudsmen, key spouses greatlifehawaii.com/family-support/mfsc- an Ahua Reef wetland restoration event FMI: www.greatlifehawaii.com/family- and command support teams to learn class-schedule or call 474-1999. from 8 to 11 a.m. Activities will include support/mfsc-class-schedule or call 474- about the deployment process. FMI: removing invasive weeds, picking up 1999. www.greatlifehawaii.com/family-support/ trash and planting costal plants. This A Navy individual mfsc-class-schedule or call 474-1999. will take place at the wetland on the augmentee (IA) pre-deployment brief Martin Luther King Jr. Hickam side of Joint Base, near Hickam will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. at Military Day will be observed from 10 to Harbor and Hawaii Air National Guard. A free motivational and Family Support Center Pearl 11 a.m. at Pearl Harbor Memorial olunteers need to wear closed toed presentation about self-worth and never Harbor. They are conducted on the third Chapel. In addition, a special meal in shoes. They should also bring sunblock, giving up on your dreams will be held Thursday of each month. FMI: www. honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day water, a hat and snacks. Expect to get from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Commander, U.S. greatlifehawaii.com/family-support/mfsc- will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 wet and muddy. Boots, long sleeves and Pacific Fleet Boat House. Registration is class-schedule or call 474-1999. p.m. at the Silver Dolphin Bistro. The pants are recommended. Navy Natural reuired. FMI: call Raegan Patrick-Mudd special meal is priced at $5.60 and Resources will provide tools, gloves and or Georgia Thompson at 474-1999. is open to all active duty personnel, A program for those who water to fill up bottles. RSP to Aurelia escorted family members of active duty are a new Air Force spouse, about to Gonzalez or Corrina Carnes at 474-0125 personnel, retirees and Department A class for new and soon- become one or who still have uestions or email Aureliaghawaii.edu or corrina. of Defense employees with a valid ID to-be parents (or those who are thinking about the Air Force way of life will be carnes.ctrNavy.mil.

7:00 PM Star Wars: The ast Jedi (3-D) (PG-13) 7:00 PM Ferdinand (PG)

2:30 PM Ferdinand (PG) 7:00 PM 12 Strong (R). 3:00 PM Star Wars: The ast Jedi (PG-13) 6:00 PM Roman J. Israel, Esq. (PG-13)

2:30 PM Ferdinand (3-D) (PG) 5:00 PM Star Wars: The ast Jedi (PG-13) 1:30 PM Coco (PG) 8:10 PM Just Getting Started (PG-13) 4:00 PM Star Wars: The ast Jedi (PG-13)

7:00 PM Wonder (PG) 6:30 PM Ferdinand (PG)

12 Strong In the wake of Sept. 11, Capt. Mitch Nelson leads a U.S. Special Forces team into Afghanistan for an extremely dangerous mission. Once there, the Soldiers develop an uneasy partnership with the Northern Alliance to take down the Taliban and its al-Qaida allies. Outgunned and outnumbered, Nelson and his forces face overwhelming odds in a fight against a ruthless enemy that takes no prisoners. Free advance screening of 12 Strong (R) at Sharkey Theater Saturday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. Free to the first 400 authorized patrons. Tickets will be distributed at the Sharkey Theater ticket booth at 5:30 p.m. Active duty military ID card holders will be able to receive four tickets. Military family members, military retirees and Department of Defense card holders will be able to receive up to two tickets. The doors to the theater will be open at 5:30 p.m. Patrons need to be seated by 6:30 p.m. *Movie schedules are subject to change without notice.