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Hawaii ARINE OLUME UMBER ARINEWWW MCBH USMC MIL ARCH MVM38, N 12 . . . M 21, 2008 Gun Club Sailing Tennis A-3 B-1 C-1 Base Sgt. Maj. leaves for III MEF Lance Cpl. Achilles Tsantarliotis Combat Correspondent

Sergeant Maj. Daniel Fierle, base sergeant major, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, finished his duty here Tuesday, and departed to replace Sgt. Maj. Ronald Williams as III Marine Expeditionary Force sergeant major in Okinowa, Japan. Fierle was selected for the position by a board of senior Marine Corps ser- geants major. FIERLE See DEPARTS, A-2

Lance Cpl. Regina A. Ruisi Marines from gun three, Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, explain to members of the Marine Corps League, Camp Tarawa Detachment, the functioning of artillery and the new M777 Lightweight 155mm Howitzer when the former Marines visited the Pohakuloa Training Area March 10. Service members’ Marines welcome League remains recovered, returned home Lance Cpl. friend, father or sibling. members, JROTC to PTA Brian A. Marion On this day the words, Combat Correspondent “You are not forgotten,” echo Lance Cpl. Regina A. Ruisi ritories the young cadets had only read Heather Dansdall, vice principal, in the minds of all present as Combat Correspondent about in books. Waiakea High School. “The kids have HICKAM AIR FORCE each military formation was First Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment been very excited about it for the last BASE, Hawaii — The air called to attention. POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, and 1st Battalion, 12th Marine two weeks. I’m looking forward to grew silent Friday as Marines, “It’s great we’re doing Hawaii — A group of little bodies in Regiment, played host to the Marine watching the kids see what goes on here, airmen, Sailors, soldiers and this,” said Phil Chung, Korean camouflage utilities and sneakers lit- Corps League, Camp Tarawa giving them a taste of the real military.” civilians stood tranquilly, War Veterans Association tered a field by the front gate of the Detachment from Waikoloa, Hawaii, The children got their first taste of the waiting for the honor guard Chapter 1. “Whenever we get Pohakuloa Training Area on the Big and the Navy Junior Reserve Officer real military from Bravo Battery, 1/12. carrying the remnants of fall- notification of these cere- Island of Hawaii March 10. Training Corps from Waiakea High Artillerymen demonstrated the fire en service members to begin a monies, we send some of our Their excited, young faces stared up School. capacity of the new M777 Lightweight repatriation ceremony at representatives.” at the staff noncommissioned officers The cadets were given flak jackets and 155mm Howitzer for the cadets and for- Hangar 35 here. The ceremony began with who gave them a safety brief, taking in Kevlar helmets and boarded three seven- mer Marines, some who were former The repatriation ceremony, the joint color guard march- everything they said about safely ton trucks with their chaperones and artillerymen. the bringing or sending back ing toward the awaiting for- embarking and disembarking a seven- Marines from 3rd Marine Regiment. The “The Marine Corps is a brotherhood, of a person to his or her coun- mations and stopping along a ton truck. Marine Corps Leaguers piled into pick- and being in the Marine Corps League try or land of citizenship, path. On the other side of the circle a col- up trucks, tossing their gear into the solidifies that it’s a brotherhood that happens about six times a Inside the cargo bay of a C- lection of gentlemen stood wearing hats back as the entire group headed out to will never pass,” said Jim Browne, year here and is held in honor 17 transport plane, shadows with ribbon stacks, purple hearts and the artillery firing points. of the service members’ of movement caught the eye the names of wars fought on foreign ter- “This trip should be a lot of fun,” said See LEAGUE, A-5 remains returning. and four figures, one from Veterans from previous each branch of service, wars waited alongside fami- emerged, holding their pre- lies, looking toward an air- Camp H.M. Smith receives new fire station craft carrying the remains of a See REMAINS, A-5

Lance Cpl. Achilles Tsantarliotis Combat Correspondent

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii. — Camp H.M. Smith finished construction on the newly developed fire station, Federal Fire Station 16, and held an opening ceremony Friday to officially launch the fully operational fire station. The station, located next to the headquarters building, replaces the temporary station that was located away from the base, near the beginning of the road, ensuring a quick response time because of the centralized location. “The new station will house four firefighters, a battalion chief and will service Marine Forces Pacific,” said inspector Patrick Allen, acting battalion chief, Federal Fire Department. “Because of the Lance Cpl. Achilles Tsantarliotis high profile location, it was Service members and federal fire station representatives unscrew the ceremonial “hose,” symbolizing the beginning of the new fire station, Fire Station 16, and a united effort to protect the Camp H.M. Smith necessary to provide a central- community from fire and emergency’s at Camp H.M. Smith Friday. ized fire station, and about a year later – it was built.” “We encountered asbestos old building was just that – vide fire and emergency serv- The new station’s imple- and other problems during the old. But, our goal was to help ices to the Camp H.M. Smith mentation was not all smooth construction of the fire sta- protect those who defend, and community and to ultimately Lance Cpl. Brian A. Marion Service members hand a casket, containing the remains of a service sailing; problems were tion,” said James Pritchett, site we did it.” protect lives, Allen said. member who lost his life in one of the United States' previous con- encountered during the con- safety officer, Bodell The roughly $6.2-million flicts, to their compatriots inside a bus before joining a formation struction. Construction. “Because the fire station’s mission is to pro- See STATION, A-5 during an arrival ceremony at Hickam Air Force Base Friday. A-2 • MARCH 21, 2008 HAWAII MARINE

NEWSEWS BRIERIEFS Here we go again defending honor

Easter Sunrise Service Corps, plus the office of the an independent branch of mili- a result of the consistent con- Secretary of the Defense and tary service. The most impor- duct of our Corps. First, if there Marine Corps Base Hawaii Chapel will con- the White House. tant objective in the storm from is a conflict with our country, duct an Easter Sunrise Service Sunday from It’s merely coincidence that I the Marine Corps’ perspective the Marines will respond any- 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., at the Parade Field, Fort recently led a class about was that we needed the “… where, ready to handle the situ- Hase Beach on Middaugh Road. defending our beloved Marine preservation of unquestioned ation and do it “yesterday.” For more information, contact Chaplain Corps, and not in battle as civil authority over military Second, the people believe that David Stroud at 257-1501. many would think. affairs …” Marines will be dramatically Three weeks ago I conducted During this time, the War and decisively successful during Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society professional military education Department supported Senate wartime, bringing shock and Active Duty Fundraising Car Wash on Lt. Gen. Victor H. Krulak’s bill S.2044, which sought to awe to the enemy always. Third, book, “First to Fight, an Inside leave out virtually all civilian our Corps is good for the man- The mission of the Navy-Marine Corps View of the U.S. Marine Corps,” oversight over military affairs in hood of our country by convert- Relief Society is to provide, in partnership to the Marines and civilian order for them to have power ing unoriented youths into with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, Marines in my shop. My class over their own finances and proud, self-reliant citizens who educational and other assistance to members 1st Lt. included Part I through the first control. General Alexander can be trusted with our nation’s of the Naval Services of the United States, eli- Binford R. Strickland chapter where it spoke of our Vandegrift, 18th Commandant affairs. gible family members and survivors when in Deputy Director, Public Affairs Corps’ desperate attempt – and of the Marine Corps, delivered a The U. S. wants a Marine need; and to receive and manage funds to the political debacle that fol- crushing strike to this future Corps beyond logic for those administer these programs. “Good morning (or after- lowed – for us to remain as a merger of the military on May simple reasons. As long as we NMCRS will conduct a car wash to support noon), Marine Corps Base separate branch after the war of 10, 1946, that gained the grand uphold these reasons, sustain this great cause on Wednesday and April 3rd Hawaii public affairs, the greatest generation. effect he was looking for. As he our ‘train as we fight’ mentality, at Kahuna's from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lieutenant Strickland,” I state At the close of World War II, addressed Congress, and hold true to our core values of For more information, contact Lt. j.g. Ben when answering the phone. powerful military figures pro- declared that the 170 years of honor, courage and commit- Polak at 257-8429. Then over the receiver I hear an posed a plan that would dis- fighting the Marines had con- ment, and convince our public emotional response, “Yes, I’m solve the Marine Corps into the tributed to our country’s we can successfully live up to HPU Now Offering More Exams On-Site calling about the puppy video other services and completely defense since 1775, he left the these qualities, we are going to Through Pearson VUE … have you seen it … that was take away the functions of who future of the Marine Corps in have a Marine Corps. wrong … has he been charged we are and what we do. the hands of the convening leg- Just as easily, we can lose that Service members here now have more … he needs to be punished … On Feb. 23, 1945, Secretary islative body which created it. Marine Corps mystique if our options when it comes to taking a certifica- what are you, or the Marine of the Navy James Forrestal After further questioning and public loses their faith in us tion or licensure exam. Hawaii Pacific Corps, going to do about it?” exclaimed, “The raising of the physical evidence regarding the from failing to meet their high University has teamed up with Pearson VUE, I immediately give appropri- flag atop Mt. Suribachi means threat of our existence, expectations and standards of to start delivering computer-based certifica- ate responses in order to keep there will be a Marine Corps for Congress refused to pass the Marines. tion exams such as NREMT, AMT, PTCB, the individual, a tax-paying the next five hundred years,” proposed bill. General A few weeks ago Marines CompTIA, Cisco, and many others to service civilian, abreast of the issue and while on the command ship Mt. Vandegrift reached out to his apparently violated that belief members. what we, the Marine Corps, are Olympus after the news reached audience and claimed another when a shocking and The exam prices vary by exam, and eligible doing to resolve the situation, him. battle won for the Marine Corps deplorable video made head- personnel have the opportunity to be reim- while at the same time defend- After hearing this, Lt. Gen. on Capitol Hill. The reaction lines in the media and on the bursed for approved license and certification ing the honor of our beloved Holland M. “Howlin’ Mad” from the public, the press and internet, devastating the tests under the Montgomery G.I. Bill. Marine Corps. Smith replied, away from Congress was immense and was American public and putting a For more information, visit http://www. Thomas A. Edison’s great Forrestal, “When the war is over overwhelming for President scar on the face of the Marine pearsonvue.com/militarycertify or contact invention continues to ring, e- and money is short they will be Harry Truman at the time. Corps. Dave Terry at 534-8056. mail notifications are buzzing after the Marines again, and a The U. S. does not need a Here we are again today, and popping up on my worksta- dozen Iwo Jimas would make Marine Corps, as frustrating as defending our Marine Corps – Federal Asian Pacific American tion, and my mobile phone has no difference.” it sounds. According to Krulak, not in battle – but because of Council Meritorious Service Award yet to reach room temperature Smith’s foresight was evident we have a fine Army trained to what the public sees and from the last heated phone call after the long and arduous bat- fight on land and perform believes in their Marine Corps. The Federal Asian Pacific American I took a few moments ago. tles of WWII were over and the amphibious operations any- As Marines, we must strive to Council Meritorious Service Award is recog- I hope this gives you an idea Marine Corps had to fight tooth where and our Air Force fights better ourselves and each other nizing men and women who have distin- of what not only my office is and nail to prevent the propos- in the air and does it well. by understanding, living and guished themselves in the war on terrorism, going through, but every public al of a single chief of staff, mili- Krulak said the American upholding the beliefs we hold whose activities best support the ideals of affairs office tied to the Marine tary unification and survive as people believe in three things as true to our beloved Corps. duty, honor, country or who best epitomize the core values and the citizen-warrior attrib- utes of their service. The Department of the DEPARTS, from A-1 Navy policy requires all nominations to be Good dog gone submitted through the Office of EEO and Sergeant Maj. Erik Shirreffs, sergeant major, Headquarters Diversity Management. Battalion, MCB Hawaii, will temporarily take the duty of base ser- For more information, contact Sonya geant major until the new sergeant major is named. Tuckr-Long at [email protected]. Fierle said he will miss working here and is excited to go to III MEF. Tax Center “If I could do a back flip I would,” he said. “But I can’t. I will miss working with the staff. It’s been a learning experience on The Marine Corps Base Hawaii Tax Center both sides, from the chief of staff to the Marines I work with on a is open. It is located in Building 279 on the daily basis. It’s been a pleasure to be a part of the team – winning second deck. The hours for the Tax Center are awards, chow hall, safety, environmental – and it’s not because of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday me, but the professionals I worked with.” and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fierle recalled some of his more memorable experiences like Wednesday. establishing housing, or working alongside the Navy so cohesive- ly. Important Phone Numbers: “Sitting on the design board team,” he said, “and establishing bonafied E-8, E-9, housing because the base never had any – it was On-Base Emergencies 911 a good opportunity, and long overdue. Having such a professional Military Police 257-7114 relationship with the Navy, to be one team, cohesive and profes- Child Protective Service 832-5300 sional – I attribute that to the service members. I also enjoyed get- Fraud, Waste, Abuse & EEO 257-8852 ting the opportunity to welcome the Marines and Sailors back Business Management Hotline 257-3188 from their deployments, that was something I really enjoyed Pothole & Streetlight Repair 257-2380 doing.” Base Information 449-7110 Some of the improvements on base since he’s been here involve MCBH Duty Chaplain 257-7700 Marine Corps Community Services, specifically Operation DEERS 257-2077 Homefront, he said. Making sure the junior enlisted Marines had appropriate quarters to stay in is another. “He was a champion for housing,” Shirreffs said. “All the way down to square footage of rooms – certainly one of his greatest Hawaii legacies, and that’s one of the things, everything he touched was benefited. We benefited greatly to have him here.” Courtesy photo Fierle was proud to be a part of such a successful base. MARINE The base military police department lost one of their loyal work- “Having [MCB Hawaii] be a model for every other base says a www.mcbh.usmc.mil ing dogs March 15, after eleven years of service due to health lot,” Fierle said. “We must be doing something right.” issues. Monja, a Belgian Malinois, was stationed on Marine Corps Commanding Officer Col. M. A. Dungan Fierle said he looked forward to getting with Lt. Gen. Richard Base Hawaii his whole life, working patrol and narcotics detection Base Sergeant Major Sgt. Maj. Daniel J. Fierle Zilmer, commanding general, III MEF, finding out what his plans on base. He helped with random vehicle inspections, permissive Public Affairs Officer Maj. Christopher M. Perrine are for the MEF and supporting him, and just being the sergeant authorized search and seizures of homes and vehicles, leading to Deputy Director 1st Lt. Binford R. Strickland multiple drug finds on base. “He displayed excellent discipline Public Affairs Chief Gunnery Sgt. Demetrio J. Espinosa major for the Marines and Sailors. Managing Editor Sgt. Macario P. Mora Jr. and loyalty,” said Monja’s 7th dog handler, Lance Cpl. Jordan Cler, Press Chief Cpl. Mark Fayloga “One thing I’ll miss,” he said, “is running at night with little military working dog handler, MCBH. “He was always happy and Layout/Design Editor Priya S. Jenkins light, and people I didn’t know saying, ‘hello sergeant major,’ or, he always wanted to work.” Photojournalist Christine Cabalo Community Relations Cpl. Rick Nelson ‘oorahh sergeant major.’ I appreciated that.” Combat Correspondent Cpl. Chadwick deBree Combat Correspondent Lance Cpl. Regina Ruisi Combat Correspondent Lance Cpl. Brian Marion Combat Correspondent Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard Combat Correspondent Lance Cpl. Achilles Tsantarliotis Weekend weather outlook Hawaii Marine is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. 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A squad of Marines conducts training at PTA’s Range One, seeking cover behind the training area’s rough terrain. Rifle squad mission Lava Dogs train as squads to prepare for deployment

Lance Cpl. Regina A. Ruisi squad trained together on Range One. squad and fire team leaders to control the Combat Correspondent “The range lets you focus on skills of 12-man team while covering the entire controlling a team and squad,” said Lance area. The Marines conduct between two POKAHULOA TRAINING AREA, Cpl. Anthony Richards, team leader, 2nd and five dry runs on the course before Hawaii — Carrying a 92-pound combat squad, 2nd platoon, Alpha Company, 1/3. they’re given any ammunition. load, Marines maneuver over rocky ter- “It’s paramount in effectively employing “By that point, you’ve explained every- rain, moving as a team under machine your squad. I’m looking forward to train- thing you can,” said Chief Warrant gun and mortar fire to reach, and engage, ing the new Marines to be at the level Officer Craig Marshall, battalion gunner, an objective. they need to be at before going to Iraq.” 1/3. “The squad leader has to control the Marines from 2nd squad, 2nd platoon, Alpha Company, 1/3, seek On Range One at the Pohakuloa While the terrain and tactics may not squad from the ‘lead from the front’ men- cover behind a tree during Range One at the PTA, March 9. Range Training Area on the Big Island, Marines be realistic to combat in Iraq, the training tality. He has to know how to move in One trains Marines in squad maneuvering tactics. training for Iraq deployments move from helps prepare Marines for their upcoming conjunction with his unit. The challenges individual and unit tactics to infantry deployment by helping them hone and lie on the squad leader, who has to con- assault tactics. sharpen their communication and team- trol fire teams, and fire team leaders who Marines from 2nd platoon, Alpha work skills. have to ensure the Marines can move Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine “It helps squad and fire team leaders safely.” Regiment, rushed through the lava rock communicate well to make sure maneu- Marines are continually concerned and bushes March 9. vers are done correctly and make sure with safety while training at PTA, and the “The range taught us that small unit they are maximizing fire power,” said heavy amounts of gear carried and fast- leadership and individual action are para- Capt. Chris Dellow, commanding officer, pace movement of the range require safe- mount in the Marine Corps rifle squad,” Alpha Company, 1/3. “The squad con- ty issues to be of utmost importance. The said Pfc. Daniel Bennett, automatic rifle- ducts a deliberate attack on a simulated range has position safety officers in man, 2nd squad, 2nd platoon, Alpha dug-in fortified enemy position. The orange vests, one per fire team, who Company, 1/3. “This was the first big squad leader uses machine guns and mor- ensure the Marines are maneuvering safe- range for fire movement with a squad.” tars, as well as the squad, to obtain the ly through the range. At the beginning of 1/3’s PTA training, objective.” “The range is a great learning experi- the Marines trained on various weapons The squad leader is responsible for the ence because you have to learn to move systems’, battle sight zeroing and qualify- fire teams on the ground as well as a team quickly but safely,” said Lance Cpl. Jason ing on their weapons before moving to of machine gunners and mortar men fir- Carbone, team leader, 2nd squad, 2nd the “shoot house.” The first few days of ing 60mm mortars to repel the enemy platoon, Alpha Company, 1/3. “This training, the Marines focused on individ- assault until the squad is close enough to range is about communication and lead- ual weapon’s handling and qualification, provide fire suppressing power. ership, getting the junior Marines pre- and then moved to small unit leadership The range is 500-meters long and 200 pared for anything that will come up in with fire team maneuvers. Finally, the meters wide, making it a challenge for the the future.” Marines from 2nd squad, 2nd platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, work as a team for the first time at Range One at the PTA March 9. The training encourages communication at the infantry rifle squad level, which will help the Marines prepare for an upcoming Iraq deployment.

A Marine seeks cover amidst the lava rock and brush of the PTA terrain during squad-maneuvering tactics at Range One March 9. The training is meant to prepare the Marines at the squad level for com- A fire team leader with 2nd squad, 2nd platoon, Alpha Company, 1/3, shouts commands to his fire team to advance on an objective point bat, and enhance their leadership and communication skills for their at Range One at PTA March 9. Marines run over rough terrain with more than 90-pounds of gear to reach a simulated enemy location. upcoming Iraq deployment.

Photos by Lance Cpl. Regina A. Ruisi Marines rush an enemy objective point while an officer runs with them, observing their squad and fire team tactics at Range One at Pohakuloa Training Area March 9. A-4 • MARCH 21, 2008 HAWAII MARINE Marines take on virtual battlefield

Sgt. Scott Whittington “It’s just a big video game,” U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific said Cpl. Brent Lee, training noncommissioned officer, Marines train in many dif- Headquarters and Support ferent ways to be ready for Bn., MarForPac. “It’s great for any contingency, but for sustaining marksmanship some Marines getting out to a skills.” live-fire range isn’t always an The ISMT opened here in easy task. 1997 and since then, thou- Another option in the sands of Marines have used it. Marine Corps training inven- Also, Honolulu police officers tory is the Indoor Simulated and SWAT often use this facil- Marksmanship Trainer. ity. Without waiting on range During the last 11 years, quotas, support personnel, the system has been occasion- ammo and other components ally enhanced to keep up to a live-fire range, Marines with technology. Recently, can get down to training. This upgrades to the system elimi- can be to enhance their nated the need to connect the shooting skills for their weapons to the system with required annual rifle qualifi- cumbersome cords, using cation, engage virtual enemy Bluetooth technology to targets closing in on a make them wireless. Marine’s position, or to prac- Pressurized air is forced into tice room clearing tech- the modified magazines, up niques. There’s multiple to 3,400 pounds per square training scenarios for inch, giving the shooter 80- Marines. 90 shots before the magazine “Marines should familiar- has to be recharged. This ize themselves with more gives the weapon its kick weapon systems other than when fired. the M-16,” said Staff Sgt. “It feels way more realistic Jason Hazard, staff noncom- than the old system,” said missioned officer-in-charge, Cpl. Randall Holly, ISMT Sgt. Scott Whittington S-3. “We wanted to teach the operator, 3rd Marine Corporal Randall Holly (left) demonstrates how to operate the modified .50 caliber machine gun in the 3rd Marine Regiment's Indoor Marines proper employment Regiment. “It’s great not to Simulated Marksmanship Trainer Feb. 27. Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific practiced firing on the ISMT for two days, firing and application of the have to deal with the cables, on a variety of courses and weapon systems. weapon systems.” and shooters get a better feel “Nothing can get close to Headquarters and Support Bn, training than expected. the S-3 is sponsoring more Recently, Marines from for the weapon.” the real thing,” Lee said. “But MarForPac. “We fired more weapons than training sessions. Marines Headquarters and Service The Marine Corps ordered for training purposes, it’s awe- “Marines that don’t shoot just the M-16,” said Lance Cpl. will learn patrolling tech- Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps approximately 1,200 Bluefire some.” all the time would benefit a Donald Wigglesworth, adminis- niques, response to contact in Forces, Pacific, sponsored by simulators in 2006, and 3rd Because firing on the range great deal from the ISMT,” trative clerk, Headquarters and a convoy and convoy opera- the battalion’s training sec- Marines has been training is an annual training require- Metrolis said. “More Marines Support Bn, MarForPac. “There tions. tion, took two days from their with the technology for the ment for most Marines, prac- should sign up for events like may be a time when I’m “All Marines need to regular job to fire various last eight months. ticing the fundamentals is this.” standing next to a Marine remain tactically proficient,” weapons systems on 3rd Marines who used their essential, according to Lance Attendance was lower than who falls, and I’ll need to Hazard said. “You never know Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine marksmanship skills in combat Cpl. Jason Metrolis, training expected, however those who pick up his weapon.” when you’ll need to use those Division’s ISMT. now use this new technology. noncommissioned officer, did attend got more out of the Hazard said later this year basic skills.” ANA ETT 5-2 recalls experiences in Afghanistan

Compiled by ments, conducted over 1,000 combat patrols ANA ETT 5-2 and participated in numerous named opera- MCBH, Kaneohe Bay tions. In addition, they provided an unprecedented Embedded Training Team 5-2, comprised of amount of humanitarian assistance to the local individual augmentations from around base, populous, civil military operations, provided deployed from here July 12, 2007, for a nine- wells for water, roads for commerce, schools for month deployment to Afghanistan in support children and hospitals for the sick and wound- of Operation Enduring Freedom. ed, Thurston said. They’re serving as mentors and combat “Winning the hearts and minds of the locals advisers to the soldiers of the Afghan National is key to the fight in Afghanistan, and these Army. efforts greatly contributed toward that end,” “This was deemed to be one of the most frus- Battista said. trating, but rewarding tours a Marine can do,” The efforts of the team wouldn’t have been said Master Gunnery Sgt. Douglas Thurston, possible if it wasn’t for the U.S. interpreters who staff non-commissioned officer-in-charge, ANA acted as intermediaries between the team and ETT 5-2. “This held true for everyone on our the ANA, Thurston said. team.” “They truly represent what the people of To execute their duties, they’re serving in Afghanistan are all about,” Thurston said. “They some of the most volatile regions of not only provided great translation and cultural Afghanistan, and had the opportunity to work awareness to our team, but in doing so, they with two kandaks, Afghan battalions. earned our trust, as we did theirs. We are proud “The first three months of the deployment to call each one of them our friend and ally.” occurred during the height of the summer fight- Ready to return to the fight, the team ing season, and we saw combat on an almost returned to Central Konar in early February to daily basis,” said Maj. Bartholomew Battista, finish their tour and prepare for their return to officer-in-charge, ETT 5-2. Hawaii. On Oct. 2, 2007, one of the team’s corpsmen, “Working as an ETT can be the most chal- Petty Officer 3rd Class Mark Cannon, lost his lenging and rewarding work a Marine will ever life in a firefight in the Korengal Valley while Courtesy photo do,” Battista said. “The frustration of working Master Gunnery Sgt. Douglas Thurston, staff non-commissioned officer-in-charge, Embedded Training providing care to a fellow ETT member, Sgt. Ian Team 5-2, stands with an Afghan reconnaissance platoon after Operation Destined Siege in September with a culture that thinks differently and has Parrish, who was shot in the neck and back 2007 in Chowkay Valley, Kunar, Afghanistan. different expectations of its military can drive a while on patrol. Cannon's efforts, along with Marine crazy, but the opportunity to succeed in Army medics on scene, saved Parrish. tion the team had just come from. A rigorous, boot camp, so we had only 90 days to train, a nearly autonomous environment can provide Following this, the team moved to Kabul, three-month training cycle followed to prepare organize and equip them for a combat deploy- the most satisfying accomplishments a Marine where they were assigned to the new 3rd new soldiers and their leadership for the chal- ment,” Thurston said. will ever feel. Despite the great satisfaction and Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 201st Corps, who were lenges of combat. From July 2007 to present, ETT 5-2 and the success of our team, we’re looking forward to preparing to deploy to the same area of opera- “Most of the soldiers were straight out of ANA were involved in over 200 enemy engage- coming home to family and friends.” High school student named Youth of the Year for MCBH

Press Release Center, and is well respected by her pated in Junior Varsity Wrestling as a Boys and Girls Club of America peers and the staff,” said Kristie freshman. Her goal is to study hard, Masuoka, Manana Youth Program graduate with honors and become a She volunteered her time at the Coordinator, Boys & Girls Club of dentist. Special Olympics, the United States Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Manana. “I have no doubt she will achieve Postal Service Canned Food Drive, “She is outgoing, friendly and always the goals she sets for herself as well The Lokahi Giving Project and other kind to new members.” as be a positive role model for years military special events. She also vol- As the Youth of the Year for MCB to come,” Masuoka said. unteered at the local Parks and Hawaii, Siquig is among hundreds of Siquig represented MCB Hawaii at Recreation Summer Fun for two local youth across the country recog- the Hawaii Boys and Girls Club com- years as a junior leader contributing nized by Boys & Girls Clubs of petition March 7. Carina Surface, more than 500 hours, all before America for her sound character, Moanalua High School, won the graduating high school. She’s a leadership skills and willingness to state competition and will compete sophomore at Pearl City High give back to the community. for the Pacific Region Youth of the School, and her name is Marilyn Being named Youth of the Year is Year and an additional $10,000 Siquig. the highest honor a Boys & Girls scholarship. At 16, Siquig was selected as Club member can receive. The title The five regional winners will Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s Youth of recognizes outstanding contribu- advance to Washington, D.C., in the year. She was chosen to compete tions to a member’s family, school, September to compete for the title of against other Boys & Girls Club community and Boys & Girls Club, BGCA’s National Youth of the Year. members for the Hawaii Youth of the as well as personal challenges and The National Youth of the Year Year title and a $1,000 scholarship obstacles overcome. receives an additional $15,000 col- Courtesy photo from the Reader’s Digest Foundation. As a sophomore at Pearl City High lege scholarship and will be honored Three Marine Corps Base Hawaii Boys and Girls Club participants were recognized at a March 5 ceremony. Left to right: Patrick Pagador, Heather Zangari, and Marilyn “Marilyn shows great character School, Siquig is a member of the by the president in an Oval Office Siquig were nominated as candidates for the national Youth of the Year Award. This every day at the Manana Teen Polynesian dance club and partici- ceremony. marks the first year MCB Hawaii has had a candidate in the competition. HAWAII MARINE MARCH 21, 2008 • A-5 Training gone green Marines respect protected natural, cultural area Lance Cpl. more than 300 archeological Regina A. Ruisi sites like caves, prehistoric Combat Correspondent trails and shrines that play a part in Hawaii’s history. To pre- POHAKULOA TRAINING serve these, the Marines work AREA, Hawaii — The seem- with the Natural and Cultural ingly barren, lava-strewn land- Resources Program to make scape of the Pohakuloa sure training doesn’t interfere Training Area is more than a with preservation efforts. training sight for battle-bound Troops are given designated fir- Marines. The training area is, ing points and ranges, as well in reality, a rich cultural land- as roads and routes designated scape that has played an to protect endangered plant important part in Hawaii’s his- species. tory. “In my seven years working While Marines conduct here, I haven’t come across a training to protect America, an time in which the Marines Lance Cpl. Regina A. Ruisi unseen force works daily to have impacted any sites,” Cadets from Waiakea High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps ride out to infantry ranges and artillery firing points in a seven-ton truck while wearing flak jackets and Kevlars at Pohakuloa Training Area March 10. Marines from 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine protect PTA’s natural and cul- Godby said. “The Marines do a Regiment and 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, shared with the cadets the training they do here. tural resources. That force is good job in following our the Natural and Cultural guidelines and respecting PTA’s LEAGUE, from A-1 1/3 trained and received instruction these Marines’ shoes a few years from Resources Program here. With preservation efforts.” from the Marines on the different now, and that’s a good sign.” the help of PTA’s environmen- Not only do Marines stick to Marine Corps League commandant, weapons systems. The future of the Corps wasn’t all the tal staff, Marines training here guidelines like staying on des- Camp Tarawa Detachment. The cadets, in flak jacket and Kevlar Marines were focused on. The Marines are able to contribute to the ignated routes and not starting Ear protection in and gear on, the helmet, hiked up a mountain to a look- were excited to share the current protection and preservation of fires, Marines take the extra audience watched the Marines send out point to watch Marines from 3rd weapons systems with Marines who had the training area. step of separating trash into rounds downrange. Between fire mis- platoon, Co. A., 1/3, run through the fought with older models, and the for- “We make Marines and groups like recyclable items, sions, the Marines explained how the range. The hike up was the chance for mer Marines were proud to share their Sailors aware of what’s going Meals, Ready to Eat packages gun worked, and showed the visitors the the cadets to experience a little bit of stories from wars long past with the on so they’re not destroying and regular trash, doing their different rounds and propellant the gun what Marines go through in training. present Marines. the natural habitat here,” said part to protect the environ- needed to fire. “I think it’s good for the cadets to see “It’s an honor to have the Marine Col. Duffy White, command- ment. “It’s good for them to see what this,” said Cpl. Justin Wood, sniper, Corps League out here,” Wood said. ing officer, 3rd Marine “The Marines do a great job Marines do,” said Staff Sgt. Jermaine Headquarters and Service Company, 1/3. “These guys were in well before us, and Regiment. of getting their weapons and Wilkerson, section chief, gun one, “I didn’t get the opportunity to see any- I’m proud to have met them.” When the service members themselves ready to change Battery B, 1/12. “They get to see the gun thing about the Marine Corps until I The honors seemed to be one and the arrive to PTA, they receive a positions quickly, but still, go ‘boom,’ see the operations out there, had a recruiter. They get the chance to same between the Marines past and safety brief, where representa- when they leave, there’s noth- and they get to see we’re here for a pur- see what training is like, see what the present, as the members of the Marine tives from the Natural and ing left behind but tracks,” said pose, to train in our military profes- Corps is all about.” Corps League were excited and proud to Cultural Resources Program Navy Lt. Brian Hill, battalion sion.” The purpose of the cadet’s trip to PTA be among the active duty Marines. make them familiar with the chaplain, 1st Battalion, 12th After watching artillery fire, the visi- was about providing future generations “Being out here with the troops is conservation efforts and how Marine Regiment. “They really tors loaded up the vehicles and headed of Marines with the chance to see what important,” Browne said. “We do this to training plays a part in it. clean up after themselves.” to Range 10 to see the infantry side of the Marine Corps is about. show our support to the troops. It’s one “The military is required, by Despite artillery fire and the Marine Corps. “We’ve talked to several Marines and thing to put a sticker on your car; it’s law, to manage the area,” said multiple weapon’s ranges, At Range 10, Marines train at the pla- Sailors out here who were former another to come out here, slap them on Bill Godby, cultural resources Marines do their part to avoid toon level, conducting platoon assaults JROTC, and they said they didn’t have the back, talk to them, shake their hands program manager, United disturbing the archeological with various weapons systems like the the chance to do this,” said Ken Hicks, and let them know you support them. States Army Garrison, Hawaii. sites and in protecting the M16-A4 service rifle, M-240G medium naval science instructor and former mas- We’re here to tell them to hang in there “The ranges, roads and train- environment. machine gun and grenades. The visitors ter sergeant, Waiakea High School and wish them good luck on their next ing areas are all picked out to “Our goal is to provide arrived at the range as Alpha Company, NJROTC. “A lot of the cadets will be in deployment.” avoid impacts to archeological good training and not destroy sites. They’ve all been identi- critical habitats here,” White fied as areas where no said. “The main mission is to resources exist.” be good stewards of the envi- REMAINS, from A-1 back and formed its own for- them home, and we are show- Kingdom of Cambodia. The training area hosts ronment.” mation, more movement ing our respect for them.” Another case came from a cious cargo among them. stirred within the back of the After the final honor guard World War II KIA in Palau, Slowly, silently, they plane. Another honor guard loaded the last casket aboard and the final case came from STATION, from A-1 walked in front of the forma- carrying its flag-draped cargo the bus, one lone trumpet the Republic of Korea. tions. As they passed, the started making its way toward resounded through the But for those who lost “It’s very exciting,” said Matthew Newman, firefighter, master of ceremonies gave the the bus. hangar as the final respects someone years ago, hope per- Federal Fire Department, “because we can help support the order to salute. All through the hangar, sounded for those aboard. sists as each casket brought facilities on base much better. When we were at the tempo- “It shouldn’t take this long silence continued as every- The funeral dirge played home contained the rem- rary fire station, it took awhile to respond, and every second to bring our people home, but one, civilian and service amidst all those assembled, as nants of a fallen service mem- matters when it comes to responding to calls. The least at least they’re home,” said members, paid their respects the bus departed, heading ber. Although it may take amount of time it takes is very important, and now since it’s Jesse Baker, Vietnam Veterans’ to four caskets that emerged toward the Joint POW/MIA months or years for the iden- next to headquarters, it’ll be much easier and that’s a priori- Motorcycle club. “It was the from the aircraft. Each casket Accounting Command here. tities of those in the caskets to ty because safety is very important.” luck of the draw over there. It represented servicemen who The final notes echoed be known, JPAC personnel The previous fire station was not built to be a fire station, could’ve well been me or oth- gave their life for their coun- around the hangar, and the continue to perform their jobs said Chuck Little, Deputy Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Marine ers who didn’t come back try but didn’t come home formations were dismissed, and will continue until all Corps Forces, Pacific. alive.” until now. ending the ceremony. service members are returned “It was never intended to be a fire station,” Little said. The honor guard made its “It’s motivating to know Two cases brought home home. “And it’s on the lower part of the base, and while it doesn’t way to the bus in silence, what they did for us and to were associated with the Each year, JPAC identifies take too long to respond, it did take some time and every bearing the precious cargo know they aren’t forgotten,” Vietnam conflict. One came an average of 100 Americans, second matters. Now they have a facility that was specifical- before loading it in the back said Cpl. Jaaeel Watson, S-4, from the Lao People’s returning them to their to be ly designed from the ground up to be a fire station in a more of a bus. U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Democratic Republic, while buried with full military hon- centralized location, so it should be more efficient and As the honor guard stepped Pacific. “We are bringing the other came from the ors on U.S. soil. responsive.” A-6 • MARCH 21, 2008 HAWAII MARINE AROUND THE CORPS Marines return to Afghanistan

Cpl. Randall A. Clinton 24th MEU

KANDAHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan — Marines and Sailors from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit began arriving in Afghanistan last week. This deployment is in support and under the command of NATO’s International Security Assistance Force. During this deployment the

MEU will conduct full-spec- Staff Sgt. Robert Piper trum operations to capitalize Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine on recent ISAF and Afghan Regiment, sort through their gear after arriving earlier this week. Nation Security Force successes in providing a safe and secure optically-tracked wire-guided tary combining air and ground environment for the Afghan missle vehicle gunner, combat assets and logistical people in which to rebuild their Weapons Company, BLT, 1/6, support under one commander. lives. 24th MEU, ISAF. “The MEU is Marines and “We will bring stability to The battle-seasoned Marine, equipment capable to do a vari- that area. The locals will feel a who operates a long-ranged, ety of missions; everything little safer,” said Gunnery Sgt. vehicle mounted missile sys- from limited objective raids to Paul Crawford, company gun- tem, wants his time in security operations, humanitar- nery sergeant, Charlie Afghanistan, like that of Iraq, to ian assistant and disaster Company, Battalion Landing be remembered for the progress relief,” said Lt. Col. Matt Team, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine of the country more than trig- Trollinger, operations officer, Regiment, 24th MEU, ISAF. ger pulling; something positive 24th MEU, ISAF. Crawford cautioned about he can tell his 2-year-old Unlike a collection of sepa- the immediacy of their impact. daughter about his service. rate units, the smaller MEU The 24th MEU is not expected “We opened up more goes through their entire pre- to begin operations until the schools; you could see a drastic deployment training as a col- spring, giving the unit time to change from when we first got lective whole. acclimatize and adjust for oper- there. You see more kids in the “The three entities under the ations here. schools, kids outside in the command element: a battalion, The Marines of the ground streets playing,” said Sachs of our aviation combat element, combat element compare this his tour in Ramadi. our combat logistics battalion, deployment to their previous Undoubtedly, the means to having worked together during stint in Ramadi, Iraq, because that end will come from the that planning enables us to once again they have a chance opposing end of the Marines’ respond that much faster,” he to improve the lives of those rifles, a task they handled well explained. suffering from unruly insur- in a 2004 deployment to That response ability was gents. Afghanistan. tested when the 24th MEU “Helping kids, starting “Obviously, last time 1/6 was received the order to head schools back up, helping the here we made a big impact. directly to Afghanistan a mere area, making it less dangerous Hopefully we will have more month before their original for the people as opposed to the success this time,” said deployment aboard Navy ships terrorists running free, doing as Crawford, a platoon sergeant to act as a force-in-readiness in they please, not letting the peo- during their four-month the Central Command theater ple live a free life like they have deployment in 2004. of operations, and will contin- a right to,” explained Cpl. The MEU represents the ue to be tested as the MEU Chase Sachs, tube-launched smallest unit in the U.S. mili- begins operations. Hawaii MMARINEARINE L IFESTYLESIFESTYLES HAWAIILMARINE B SECTION WWW.MCBH.USMC.MIL MARCH 21, 2008 Students sail ahead

Photos by Christine Cabalo Nine-year-old Zion Pai (left) and Ellie Mengel, 8, drift with their sailboat tied to the dock. The junior sailors teamed together to learn how to recover a capsized boat. Each took turns on pushing different sides of the boat to get the vessel upright. The students learn how to operate small boats named toppers, and they may become certified to rent sailboats in the Base Marina after completing the class.

Christine Cabalo what he’s tried to teach me,” she said. “I’m Photojournalist taking this class because we figured — if you’re in Hawaii what better place to learn to sail?” Making waves, students are learning how to After the first classroom session, Bethurum harness the wind in junior sailing classes held and the other students practice what to do if at the Base Marina. they’re boat is overturned. In paired teams, Instructors teach the class for elementary each junior sailor held on to each side of a and high school students in a two-week peri- capsized boat called a topper. Working togeth- od. Children as young as 8 years old are wel- er by pulling and pushing to move the boat, come to the program, said Victor Pulsifer, each team successfully brought their boat instructor, Base Marina. upright. “Children make good students because they “I’m really enjoying it,” she said. “It’s funny don’t try to overanalyze how to sail,” he said. to learn the names of the boats, and now I can “A lot of it is muscle memory and repetition. tie the different types of knots.” They soak up instruction pretty well. When Pulsifer, who has also taught in the Base you tell them to push, they do just that.” Marina’s adult program, said his classes often The course includes the basics of naviga- have students repeating the course to learn tion, and students are already in the water dur- more. Lesson plans are modified to fit each ing the first day of instruction. Pulsifer said the class, the instructor said. If he has several stu- Mengel grabs the boat's centerboard and pushes down to get the vessel upright. Her teammate pushes from behind the boat, and the two use their body weight to tip over the topper. junior sailors learn more than just how to dents who know the basics of sailing, he’ll dis- operate a boat. Students will know different cuss the physics of how a boat travels. strategies to upright a capsized boat and identi- After the two-week session, junior sailors fy local fish by the end of the session, he said. will take a final exam to become certified in Sailing with family in Florida during his sailing a boat. Morgan said once they pass the childhood, Pulsifer said he never considered it test, the students could rent out boats in the as a profession until he began sailing more Base Marina. Junior sailors older than 16 may often five years ago. The instructor said he’s rent the boats to sail their own. The instructor always enjoyed the water, and he’s happy to be said he hopes students gain a deeper apprecia- working in a career he loves. It’s a feeling he tion for nature once they become sailors of shares with Neil Morgan, manager, Base their own boats. Marina. Morgan said he remembers the first “I think the classes gives them a better time he took a sailboat trip in the ‘70s. awareness of how to judge water conditions “I was with my dad at the time,” Morgan and their surroundings,” Pulsifer said. said. “My dad was a Marine, and we were sail- “Controlling your own topper is exciting, and ing around Iwakuni, Japan. I was about eleven I want to get students excited about sailing years old out along the water, and I just loved even bigger boats.” it.” Offered at the Base Marina for the last 10 years, the aim of the junior sailing class is to Don't miss the boat teach children a love of the ocean, Morgan said. The Base The Base Marina offers junior sailing classes in two-week sessions during the summer and school breaks. Classes begin Marina manager said he again June 9, and children 8 to 17 are welcome. Morning thinks all children should and afternoon sessions are available with reservation. have a chance to enjoy the Students should bring: ocean. Both he and Pulsifer swimming attire said they encourage the junior covered shoes or reef walkers sailors to be stewards of the dry clothes environment and each other. towels “During lessons I’ll tell stu- sun screen dents they’re only allowed to switch tasks after coming back snacks For more information, call the Base Marina at 254-7667. to the docks,” Pulsifer said. “If a child wants a specific task, like handling the rudder, they need to follow through. There are no passengers. They take responsibility for each other as a united crew.” Fifteen-year-old Haley Bethurum, a first-time sailing student, said she’s eager to learn the more technical aspects of sailing. She said she’s ready to dive into learning about how to steer a boat Pulsifer's junior sailors keep their boat steady as the instructor herself, and she regularly sails positions the vessel near the water. He began his outdoor lesson with her father. by showing students how to connect each part of the sailboat Attaching a practicing sail, Victor Pulsifer, instructor, Base Marina, shows his students how the mast fits “When my dad and I are before letting them practice recovering an overturned vessel. into the sailboat. He later showed students how to adjust the size of a sail for different weather condi- sailing sometimes I forget tions, and how to tell what direction the wind is blowing. B-2 • MARCH 21, 2008 HAWAII MARINE

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

1/4 — No Impact, No Idea Horrendous. Among the worst of the worst in its genre. Dedicating time to this is not only wasteful, but unforgivable. Avoid at all costs. 2/4 — High And To The Right Mediocrity at its best. Lacks a few things that might have made it really good. A No ending for decent time waster, partake only if you have nothing better to do.

3/4 — On Target great movie Praiseworthy. A great endeavor, not HOME DEITY quite an instant classic but still very Cpl. Mark Fayloga as Llewelyn, Chigurh and the entertaining. This is a sound invest- Press Chief Mexican gangsters all vie for the ment of your time. Big city woman finds money and make attempts on What is your biggest fear? For each other’s lives as Sheriff Tom 4/4 — Confirmed Kill herself as she finds way most people it’s public speaking. Bell (Tommy Lee Jones) follows Genius. In the top 10 percent of its genre. This is the stuff legends are Death is fairly high up on the the trail of blood. made of. Missing out on it would be to live domestic life charts, along with clowns and Chigurh is one the most inter- a disservice to yourself. spiders. If you’re anything like esting characters ever committed Sgt. Sara A. Carter wakes in the morning in a Combat Correspondent me, you wet your pants whenever to celluloid. His mechanical way So, there you have it and we hope you enjoy strange bed she attempts to re- an ice cream truck rolls by. of taking life, terrible haircut and our weekly reviews. Don’t forget, The Hawaii member what happened the Now imagine an ice cream weapon of choice, a cattle gun, Marine accepts submissions from its readers so Ever feel like work is consum- night before. truck, made out of spiders and only add to his epic insanity. Bar- if you consider yourself a film buff, music afi- ing every second of your life? When Mrs. Geiger brings in her driven by a public-speaking dem earned an academy award cianado, gaming geek or bookworm feel free to Your cell phone is always ringing, freshly pressed maid outfit she re- clown driving full speed to run for his work in the role and also submit your own reviews. Or, if you disagree your to do list is growing and alizes she has agreed to become you over. Anton Chigurh (Javier earned a place in my wife’s night- with a review published and want fellow read- you’re constantly answering e- their housekeeper. Bardem), the antagonist in the mares for the months following ers to know the real scoop, send in a condensed mails. The problem is, Samantha has Coen Brothers’ film “No Country our viewing of the film. review and we’ll run it as a second opinion. You have no time to yourself, no idea how to cook or clean. She For Old Men” is even scarier. The flick received critical praise much less anyone else. All you is used to the fast paced life of the The film, adapted from and and was honored with multiple know is work, work and more city. tenaciously faithful to the Cor- awards along with three other work. She knows she cannot go back mac McCarthy novel of the Academy Awards, includ- Better Know Samantha Sweeting, the main to the city — her name is ruined same name, tells the story of ing Best Picture. character in Sophie Kinsella’s there — but can she become do- Llewelyn Moss (Josh The Coens did a bril- “The Undomestic Goddess,“ mesticated? Brolin), who stumbles liant job with the film A Critic knows the feeling of putting The Geigers are easy enough upon a drug deal gone but I believe made a work above everything else in her for Samantha to fool, but the gar- wrong while hunting mistake in staying true Random 3 from top 10 movies life. dener, whom Samantha finds Idlewild, The Color Purple, Sarafina near the Rio Grande to the novel’s ending. Samantha is one of the herself interested in, is a bit River. He finds only After being on the Random 3 from top 10 books top lawyers in one of harder to fool. Wuthering Heights, Dolores one survivor who man- edge of your seat for Clairborne, The Diary of Anne the largest law firms This book follows ages to rasp out for 90 percent of the Frank in London, not to Samantha as she some water. Llewelyn film’s stirring story- Favorite Author mention she’s also journeys to again tells the man, “I ain’t line you spend the Maya Angelou the youngest in the find herself, learns got no water” before last 10 percent wait- CARTER firm to be consid- to slowly enjoy the moving on and finding a ing for some hint of that ered for a position world around her satchel not far from the site filled same excitement as Sheriff Bell Random 3 from top 10 movies as a partner. and experiences with two million dollars. He de- (the most minor of the lead char- Rocky, Cool Hand Luke, Barfly For the last seven true love. cides to take the money home acters) rambles on with a newly Random 3 from top 10 books years, she’s put all It’s a funny, ro- but later that night has a battle introduced old timer like himself. Women, The Red Pony, The Winter she has into the mantic book full of Our Discontent with his conscience and returns The film could have been one company until a sim- of unexpected turns. to the site, with water for the of the best ever, but lacked an Favorite Author ple mistake, which ends up cost- Kinsella, who also authored the Charles Bukowski man, who is now dead. ending to match the rest of the ing one of her clients a large “Shopaholic” series, does a great While back at the site of the flick. In the novel McCarthy amount of money, cost Saman- job of creating interesting, multi- drug deal he is discovered by a spends more time explaining FAYLOGA tha her career. dimensional characters while be- group of Mexican gangsters and Bell’s feelings about the changing After freaking out and a few ing sure to add plenty of comedy narrowly escapes their gunfire landscape, mak- drinks, Samantha throughout the story. She has a and pit bulls. Llewelyn rushes ing the ending fit- Second Opinion ends up on a train knack for finding the humor in home and sends his wife to her ting. The Coens “No Country For Old Men” and gets off in a everyday situations. mother’s house a few counties don’t commit the 3 out of 4 (On Target) place she has This book is great for the hope- over. Llewelyn takes the satchel, same screen time I watched "No Country for Old Men" a few weeks ago with my never been before. less romantic who wants to read a which unbeknownst to him is to Bell and the father. I'm not sure if it was his dumbfounded expression when In a fog, she walks great book at a great price (hard- equipped with a radio transpon- ending just feels it was over, but I too was left a bit disappointed. The movie lived to a friendly look- cover can be found for just over der, and makes his way to meet out of place. up to its hype until the end, because it had no end. The ing house hoping $15 online) in a short amount of with his wife. It’s like watch- movie was based off of a novel, which itself for a glass of water time. Chigurh, a professional hit- ing with full an- had no end. I know in the novel and is asked in by Whether you’re a business man, psychopathic killer and ticipation as a there was a purpose thoroughly the home’s resi- minded person who can’t boil an quite possibly the scariest movie firework sails bril- described throughout, and the con- dents, Trish and egg, a happy homemaker or any- villain ever, is hired by the origi- liantly into the clusion was appropriate. But, in this Eddie Geiger. one in between, you’re sure to en- screen adaptation the only knock on the movie itself nal owners of the satchel and night sky only to The friendly joy “The Undomestic Goddess.” is something that most movies based off of novels possesses its corresponding re- continue into the Geigers allow her A warning, however, once you lack — an ending that stays true to the novel. ceiver. The rest of the film follows distance and to spend the night pick it up, you won’t be able to the ensuing cat and mouse drama never explode. — Sgt. Macario P. Mora Jr. and when she put it down.

"I like having more rain. The air smells sweeter after a good rain." The birds are chirping louder, the The weather is days are getting brighter and baseball season is underway. Yesterday always nice in — Chief Warrant Officer officially marked the beginning of James Moes spring in our part of the world. spring. You can go Hawaii may not see much snow, to the beach and but people living on Oahu still love to see winter turn to spring. This not worry about it week we asked ... "It's great because baseball season What do you like most being too cold. starts. My favorite team is the about Spring? TALK* STORY — Joanne Greenwood Yankees." *[tôk stôreï] Hawaiian slang for an informal, lengthy conversation. Often used as a method to bond, or a good way to kill time. “” — Cpl. Michael Betts HAWAII MARINE MARCH 21, 2008 • B-3

Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard in Haditha,” Wolfsen house to ensure the safety of the Marines and Combat Correspondent said. “While we were family. doing that we were “We had another team that came inside Since 1965, the Marine Corps has effectively tasked with getting the house including one Marine to provide preserved its history through the Marine Corps the local people to Overall, we just wanted to security from the inside, one to record the Oral History Branch. The corps-wide program is trust and get comfort- “ meeting and one to sit down with the family conducted here by Capt. Diana Mearns, the his- able with the show that the Marines are for tea,” Wolfsen said. torical program officer, who documents the Marines.” The meet and greets were a way to find out accounts of Hawaii’s service members. The war- They were also there to help them, and we what the local people’s needs were, he said. riors’ stories are collected orally and join the ranks tasked to billet the “We asked what they thought was working of thousands of Marines and Sailors who’ve come Iraqi Police and help want Haditha to be a with the Iraqi police and the newly set up city before them, dating back to the Vietnam War. the locals gain their government, as well as what they didn’t like “Desert Diaries” tells the personal stories of trust as well, he said. so we could pass that information up and pride and loyalty, humor and sadness, and the “We encountered great place. hopefully get it fixed,” Wolfsen said. glory and horror of America’s wars. The stories the local civilians They also looked for any other needs of the are provided by the base historian, and are pub- every day during people and the city so they could find out lished to help share our warriors’ stories with the patrols,” Wolfsen said. “If someone didn’t could talk with the local families or the head how to make the area the best possible, he public. look too friendly we’d make an honest effort of the house and bring stuff in to hand out to said. to go over there, talk to them and shake their the kids,” Wolfsen said. ” Wolfsen said his Marines did their best to ergeant Michael I. Mitchell-Wolfsen hand because we wanted them to get to trust He could only remember one time his portray to the interpreters the ideas and con- deployed to Iraq in March 2007 and us, and like us and eventually, trust the Iraqi Marines were turned away from a meet and cerns of the Iraqi people to pass on to the Shelped his Marines gain the trust of the police. Also, we wanted to make sure he was- greet. Nearly every house was very welcoming city’s government. Iraqi people while rebuilding their city. n’t hiding something and see why he wasn’t of the meetings, asking the Marines to come “Overall, we just wanted to show that the Wolfsen went to Haditha for his third acting like the other Iraqi people.” sit down, eat and drink tea with them, Marines are there to help them, and we want deployment to serve as a squad leader and They weren’t allowed to give anything out Wolfsen said. Haditha to be a great place,” Wolfsen said. later platoon sergeant for 1st platoon, Bravo during security patrols for safety reasons, but “The Iraqi people are very hospitable,” Wolfsen returned home to Marine Corps Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine instead waited for ‘meet and greet’ opportuni- Wolfsen said. Base Hawaii in October, and is currently pla- Regiment. ties to hand out care packages, he said. During the meet and greets, multiple teams toon sergeant of 1st platoon, Bravo Company, “Our mission was to maintain the security “When we went to a meet and greet we provided security on the outside area of the 1/3. A Day in the Life Waterfront Ops, the military police of the sea

Lance Cpl. Achilles Tsantarliotis Combat Correspondent

Editor’s note: A Day in the Life highlights military occupational spe- cialties and Department of Defense jobs throughout the Marine Corps. This series gives appreciation to the Easter thousands of service members, DoD employees and civilians who make Marine Corps Base Hawaii and instal- Egg lation of excellence.

arine Corps Base Hawaii’s Hunt location has a few things Mnot commonly found at most bases. Things like palm trees An Easter egg hunt and endless summer, and a certain will be held at the “aloha” atmosphere. Kupulau Child With those circumstantial fea- Development Center tures comes rules and regulations, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. jobs specifically created for some, Saturday. The event is and certain dangers not common open to families of among other bases. We’re allowed deployed and deploy- to wear flip flops, the privilege of ing Marines and visiting beaches without leaving Sailors. our base, and a world of activities There will be story surrounding the aquatic focus telling, puppet show, Lance Cpl. Achille Tsantarliotis found here. bouncy houses, bal- Petty Officer 2nd Class Shandon Torres, leading petty officer, Waterfront Operations, scans Kaneohe Bay for any signs of dis- A job that exists because of that loon animals, air tress. Torres’ role helps provide safety and security to the bay, in an effort ‘to keep as many guns on the line as possible.’ aquatic-based fun, as well as securi- brushed temporary tat- ty purposes, is MCB Hawaii’s Waterfront 3rd Class Tina Morstad, boatswains mate, “Fortunately, every Sailor [here] is very versa- toos, goodie bags and Operations, a job that keeps safety a priority, Waterfront Operations. “If someone calls in the tile,” he explained, “because they have to, if they refreshments. Unit whether it be for stranded snorklers, endangered middle of the night, and you have to go out and get a call and a corpsman isn’t on duty, they’re Family Readiness sea life, or a rogue terrorist assassin approaching by help someone, you need to want to help them, you going to need to know how to sustain the victim Officers will distribute paddleboat who’d like to share his thoughts on the need to be motivated.” until medical help arrives. Likewise for corpsmen, information and tick- military with a couple pounds of C-4 explosives. Originally enlisting in 2002, Torres took the if a mechanical problem happens they’re going to ets. “Safety is very important here,” said Petty oath as a corpsman and spent his first tour of duty need to handle it.” For more informa- Officer 2nd Class Shandon Torres, leading petty with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Torres said he’s very fortunate to work with such tion, contact Louise officer, Waterfront Operations. “A lot of people Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, and a group of Sailors. Yeager at 257-2410. don’t know how to properly operate vessels, or the deployed to Iraq in 2005, where he decided to “It’s an important job,” he said. “Knowing dangers of the bay, like high tides, sharks and cur- reenlist with orders to his current duty station, he you’re doing good things in the bay is satisfying. rents. If we’re not out here promoting safety, peo- said. We only have a handful of Sailors, and being able ple will get hurt. And that’s unnecessary, Force “I was a certified [emergency medical techni- to do a successful job in such a large area says a lot Protection, right? Keeping as many guns on the cian] before I enlisted,” Torres said. “I was looking about our job – about these Sailors, and I’m proud line as possible, we can’t afford people getting through the paper one day and saw an ad for fire- to be a part of the team.” injured in snorkeling accidents.” man wanted, and I had called and it was a The success of Waterfront Operations is based Torres’ role in Waterfront Operations is main- recruiter,” he said laughing. “I made an appoint- on excellent training with Sailors who are engaged taining vessels and conducting training like envi- ment with him and liked what he said, and I knew and invested in their job, said Lt. j.g. Marc Tinaz, ronmental protection, search and rescue, and anti- I wanted to stay in the medical field so I joined.” Officer-in-Charge, WFO. terrorism force protection, the 25-year-old Torres currently has 15 Sailors under his leader- “This job requires a Sailor that has the ability to corpsman said. ship, a “handful to patrol an arms length” loca- tackle tactical and rescue missions,” he said. “And “It takes a lot of motivation,” said Petty Officer tion. that’s what they do.”

MMOVIEOVIE TTIMEIME Prices: Friday and Saturday 7:15 p.m., shows are $3 for adults and $1.50 for children. Sunday matinee is shown at 2 Cloverfield (PG13) Today at 7:15 p.m. p.m. Shows are $2 for adults and $1 for children. Evening showings on Sunday and Wednesday are at 6:30 p.m. and late Rambo (R) Today at 9:45 p.m. shows are shown Friday and Saturday at 9:45 p.m. Cost is $2 for adults and $1.50 for children. Mad Money (PG13) Saturday at 7:15 p.m. For ticket pricing, the Base Theater Box Office defines an adult as a patron 12 and older and defines a child as a patron from 6 to 11. Children 5 and younger are admitted free of charge. Parents must purchase tickets for R-rated movies in person There Will Be Blood (R) Saturday at 9:45 p.m. at the box office for children 16 and younger. Patrons must present their military identification card when purchasing tickets. 27 Dresses (PG13) Sunday at 2 p.m. Call 254-7642 for recorded information. Rambo (R) Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Sneak Preview Policy: One hour and 45 minutes prior to the movie, tickets will be issued to first priority patrons wait- Mad Money (PG13) Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. ing in line, then second and third priority patrons. Over Her Dead Body (PG13) Friday at 7:15 p.m. In an effort to prevent piracy, the following security measures will be enforced on base for sneak preview screenings: bag checks, confiscation of cameras or cell phones with picture taking capability (items will be returned after screening), magne- There Will Be Blood (R) Friday at 9:45 p.m. tometer 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. B-4 • MARCH 21, 2008 HAWAII MARINE ON BASE HAWAII MARINE MARCH 21, 2008 • B-5 First lieutenant keeps eyes on supply

Christine Cabalo co-workers helps keep offices pro- Marines are just as tough as the Photojournalist ductive in the long run. All staffers guys, and we can do just as good a share the same mission, the ground job.” When Marines are running on supply officer said, and having In the field since Feb. 14, she and empty, 1st Lt. Paula Taibi, ground mutual respect enables her unit to the supply team are scheduled to supply officer, Combat Service send supplies quickly. She said she’s return by the end of March. While Support Group 3, is the officer to tried to pass those principles on to in the training area, Taibi said her see. others and carries them with her in team pulled together to set up regu- Keeping gas tanks full and water field training at Pohakuloa Training lar fuel supplying points. She said available in the field is a challenge Area, on the Big Island. she’s proud to say her unit is very Taibi regularly completes. She said “We’re supporting training for proactive, seeking anyone who meeting the needs for Marines and 3rd Marine Regiment and 12th needs more supplies. Sailors takes efficiency with an Marines while they’re preparing for “The training schedule is upbeat outlook. Iraq,” she said. “We’re the supply intense,” she said. “The battalions “When you increase efficiency, element providing fuel, water, chow move around a lot. It’s a matter of you make your workplace a more and anything else they may need. providing transportation and refuel- productive and positive environ- Our goal is to anticipate their needs ing support in a constantly chang- ment,” she said. “People want to so they can do what they need to ing environment.” come in to work.” do.” The experience makes her eager Joining in 1995, Taibi first Heading Combat Logistics to do more fieldwork, and Taibi said worked as an enlisted aviation radar Battalion 31, Taibi leads 150 she’s never felt held back from pro- technician before deciding to Marines and Sailors at the volcanic gressing in the Marine Corps. Seeing become an officer. With her master’s rock area of the island. The site is women serve as combat engineers in degree in business administration, empty wilderness owned by the Iraq, the ground supply officer said, she said her studies help her better state government and U.S. Army is especially motivating for her. manage Marine Corps resources. It’s with no running water or electricity. Throughout her work, Taibi said she Courtesy photo leadership that Sgt. Stephanie First Lt. Paula Taibi, ground supply officer, Combat Service Support Group 3, stands The ground supply officer’s team makes it a point to encourage every Newkirk, maintenance management in front of the fleet of her supply vehicles at Pohakuloa Training Area on the Big sends materials to training units female Marine she meets. Her chief, CSSG-3, said helps keep their Island of Hawaii. Taibi is currently managing the supply efforts for units training to despite volcanic smog or vog cloud- strength shines in every task, unit on top. deploy to Iraq. ing the area from nearby active vol- Newkirk said. “I really have a lot of respect for Newkirk said when she began ferred to the correct place. She said canoes. “When we’re running in forma- her,” she said. “Coming from the working as a maintenance manage- her office transitioned into the larg- “It’s great that she’s out there,” tions, she sets the bar,” the sergeant enlisted side, it’s challenging to take ment chief Taibi always had time to er staff it has now with Taibi’s help. Newkirk said. “The first lieutenant said. “If any of the women feel like the extra step to be an officer. She show her the quickest way to send Nurturing work relationships is a can get as rough and tumble as any they’re going to fall out — they just knows what we go through, and she for supplies. Taibi’s knowledge key factor in success, Taibi said. She male Marine. She’s so admirable see her and feel a morale boost. If just gets things done.” helped her ensure supplies trans- believes taking time to connect with because she’s showing female she can do it, then you can do it.” Deceptive mortgage ads: what they say, what they leave out

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Lance Cpl. a big accomplishment.” Jessica N. Aranda Okoreeh-Baah thinks 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing women’s history month is another chance for the future AL ASAD, Iraq — From of society to see examples of Amelia Earhart’s solo trans- who they can view as role Atlantic flight in 1932 to models. Marine Capt. Sarah Deal’s “It’s good to have individ- achievement as the first-ever uals who set the bar and female Marine Corps pilot in encourage us to become bet- 1995, the spectrum of ter Marines,” said Gunnery women’s aviation history Sgt. Jeanette Santoro, the 3rd continues to expand. Marine Aircraft Wing Women’s history month (Forward) career retention celebrates these and other specialist and president of the amazing accomplishments Women Marines Association with the theme, “Women’s here. “It allows us to know Art: Women’s Vision”. what goals we can accom- One Marine’s visions most plish and gives us something commonly viewed through to strive for. It also shows the the windshield of a tiltrotor billets female Marines are aircraft, contribute to the now filling.” growing list of women’s firsts. Everything we do affects Captain Elizabeth A. women’s history, the fact that Okoreeh-Baah, attached to we’re out here in Iraq easily Marine Medium Tiltrotor visible to the international Squadron 263, is recognized press and other Marines sets as the very first female MV-22 an example, explained Okoreeh- Osprey pilot. Baah. “To be the first female any- “People will never know thing is kind of shocking,” the possibilities if no one Lance Cpl. Michael Stevens explained Okoreeh-Baah, ever aspires to do them,” she Captain Elizabeth A. Okoreeh-Baah, the first female MV-22 Osprey pilot, stands on the flightline after a combat operation March 12. The who views all of her successes added. Nashville, Tenn., native spent five years flying the CH-46E Sea Knight before transitioning to the Corps’ newest aircraft. as an opportunity to give something back to others. Okoreeh-Baah began pilot- ing toward new opportunities for the generations behind her long before her first MV- 22 flight. The Nashville, Tenn., native graduated from the Naval Academy in 2000, as one of the first females with a Marine Corps aviation contract. After more than five years flying the CH-46E Sea Knight, including a yearlong combat deployment, Okoreeh- Baah’s unit, then Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263, began replacing the CH- 46Es with the MV-22s, and she hopped onboard the transition process. The 28-year-old completed the transition and made her historic flight March 13, 2006. “She’s an integral part of the squadron, just like any other pilot,” said Maj. Eric Garcia, a pilot with VMM- 263. “Being recognized his- torically as the first female is Hawaii MMARINEARINE PORTS AWAII ARINE ECTIONS POR WWW MCBH USMC MIL TS ARCH H M C S S . . . M 21, 2008 CPRW-2 outplays IPAC, 72-51

Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard Combat Correspondent

Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 2 beat Installation Personnel Administration Center, 72-51, during an Intramural basketball league game Monday at the Semper Fit Center here. With a run-and-gun offense, CPRW-2 managed to beat IPAC after a gripping battle of speed and intensity. "We've been beating everybody this season by about 20 points," said Jonathan Brown, CPRW-2 forward. "We have good leadership, and that's the biggest difference between us and other teams." Installation Personnel Administration Center didn't let CPRW-2 get the lead easily, though. They kept CPRW-2 running from the beginning of the game. Numerous steals from Edward Smith, IPAC guard, helped his team run the fast break continually on CPRW-2. "Smith is probably our best defensive player," said Ronnie Grandison, IPAC forward. Michael Carradine, second year player for IPAC, helped keep his team in the game with 12 points in the first half, along with a long 3 pointer from Jeremiah Vandenburg, IPAC guard. "I just love to play," Carradine said. "We have companionship See OUTPLAY, C-2

Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 2 players jump for the Photos by Lance Cpl. Brian A. Marion rebound against Installation Personnel Administration Center play- Tate Poyner, shortstop, Marine Aircraft Group 24 Swingers, dodges an errant ball during an Intramural Baseball League regular season game ers during an Intramural basketball league game Monday at the at Riseley Field here Monday. The Swingers defeated the Headquarters Battalion Warriors, 9-4. Semper Fit Center here. Warriors fall Proper dieting, to Swingers nutrition, critical to good physical fitness Lance Cpl. Brian A. Marion Combat Correspondent Lance Cpl. nutrition label, you have to Achilles Tsantarliotis read the serving size as well,” Marine Aircraft Group 24 Swingers held off the Headquarters Combat Correspondent said Crystal King, personal Battalion Warriors, 9-4, during an Intramural Baseball League reg- trainer, Semper Fit Gym. “If I ular season game at Riseley Field here, Monday. Some people think strict was to look at a nutrition label Although the Warriors rallied in the late innings, they were weightlifting is the road to an for lets say a cookie, and unable to overcome the lead set by the Swingers. aesthetically pleasing there’s 200 calories, but two Before the game started, the situation looked grim for the physique. Others downplay servings, that’s way too much. Warriors. the importance of weightlift- A meal should be roughly “We have a 25-man roster, but we have some people who are ing and do it sparingly, 400-500 calories, not a snack.” hurt, some who are on paternity leave and some who are at instead focusing on cardio. A Due to common miscon- [Pohukalaka Training Area],” said Romeo Ibrao, Warriors coach. few think working out is their ceptions and lack of knowl- “Today we only have seven players out here, but we are trying to “get out of jail free card” to edge, people attempting to get two more to be able to play today.” eating gluttonous and trim down unnecessary calo- The Swingers’ coach was looking forward to the game as a test unhealthy food, while others ries and fat will often let their of his pitching crew. believe they can substitute guard down with fitness “Practice has been going good so far, but we lack in the pitch- eating appropriately with sup- waters or simple snacks like ing department,” said Paul Metchniff, Swinger’s coach. “We’ve plements. gum, King said. been practicing a couple of guys in pitching and we’ve been Proper nutrition cannot be Eating less calories than using batting cages, but time will tell if our efforts will pay off.” replaced by supplements any burning per day is the way to The Swingers started the ball game doing their namesake with more than limiting cardio and losing body fat and gaining Jamie Crawford, third baseman, and Marcus Galvan, pitcher, maximizing resistance train- muscle, said Ed Campbell, scoring the first two runs in the top of the first, bringing the score ing can lead to a “Hollywood” personal trainer, Semper Fit to 2-0. Tim Newman, catcher, Headquarters Battalion Warriors, fields the physique. Gym. But they have to be ball. Although the Warriors lost the game, their coach felt they had “What people need to real- See BASEBALL, C-5 a lot of heart for not giving up. ize is that when you look at a See FITNESS, C-2 C-2 • MARCH 21, 2008 HAWAII MARINE

Nine-year-old Logan Jordan takes a ‘whopping swing’ during the tennis event of the Spring Adventure Camp Monday at the base tennis Photos by Lance Cpl. Achilles Tsantarliotis courts. The program is offered during school breaks and opens the Children from the Spring Adventure Camp line up and practice their swing, demonstrating correct form while having fun during their school young children’s minds to various sports. break Monday at the base tennis courts. The camp is open during school breaks from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Youth Adventure Program opens doors to new sports

Lance Cpl. arts and crafts before their play outside. I love hitting Achilles Tsantarliotis bigger events, which is tennis balls when I’m angry too.” Combat Correspondent today.” The tennis instructors try The children eagerly antic- to teach the kids some of the The Youth Adventure ipated the tennis event, basic swings while allowing Program might be a godsend Salazar said, some even them to have fun, so they can for parents during their chil- knowing the tennis instruc- retain some of the techniques dren’s school breaks, but it’s tors from past lessons or and pick it up easier should also a godsend for these “aca- courses. they ever decide to play later demic-vacation-needing” “We try to open their eyes on, said Pao Roberts, tennis children. to different sports they might pro, MCCS. The program is for 5 to 10- not be used to playing in “The activity is about the year-old students and runs school,” Salazar said. “We try development of the game,” for two-weeks, 6:30 a.m. to to take advantage of every- he said. “It’s an individual 5:30p.m., during school thing offered on base, and activity, and we start them off breaks, keeping children educate the kids. They were with the basics. We’ll teach playfully occupied with excited to get here all day; it’s them little sayings so they scheduled activities that com- a break from their usual can remember like, ‘bringing bine physical fitness like ten- sports of kickball, dodge ball the swing to McDonalds,’ nis with socially promoting or other outdoors play.” with McDonalds being in hobbies like arts and crafts. While the children may their ear so they remember “We keep the kids occu- enjoy tennis for their own proper swinging form. It pied during the day, which is reasons, the tennis instruc- helps a lot, and the kids love perfect for single parents in tors try to get them to leave it; a lot of them will come the military,” said Julieanna with some basic techniques, back and take lessons. We Salazar, program assistant, and a good impression, pro- teach them with bigger foam Marine Corps Community moting tennis to them while balls so it’s easier for them to Services. “In the morning their young. hit and control, allowing Nine-year-old Reina Eilders prepares to take a swing during the tennis lessons at the base tennis courts. they’ll play indoors, with “It’s a good sport to play,” them to get used to it without maybe a few physical activi- said 9-year-old Reina Eilders, getting too frustrated and dis- not focus strictly on tennis, ties, said Stephanie Liebold, a young age,” she said. “The ties before lunch, and then a student in Kaneohe, couraged.” outings like this broaden program assistant, MCCS. younger they learn at, the they’ll have something like Hawaii. “I get to hit balls and While the program may children’s athletic possibili- “It’s good to teach them at easier and easier it gets.”

OUTPLAY, from C-1 FITNESS, from C-1 can do anything on their own with healthy eating and persistent physical training. The within the team. We can tell done together, because they are equally impor- most important thing is eating clean, I’ll stand each other our faults during a tant. by that.” game or practice without argu- “Gatorade, Vitamin Water and ing about it. Not all teams can Powerade are all loaded with sugar,” King do that." said. “If you want to cut down and Despite quick steals and a change your eating habits, don’t let all tough defense from IPAC, the small things replace the fatty foods CPRW-2 out-shot them by your cutting out. Like most of the bever- halftime. ages at Starbucks, they are loaded with The big lead didn't discour- sugars and fats, and if you have a few of age IPAC, and they came out those a day that’s pretty much almost a of halftime with even more 1,000 calories you don’t need. And it determination. matters when you’re trying to start a "We keep our heads up no healthy, physically sound diet.” matter what," Carradine said. Nutrition and physical training go "We just go out there and hand in hand, and one is not more play." important than the other, King said, who Lawrence Shawd, team cap- has a fit 11 percent body fat by eating tain for CPRW-2, began the healthy and continuously working out. second half with two 3-point- “Lifting weights is no more important ers, and kept the long shots than eating right, and you can’t eat like coming. a slob if you lift weights,” she said. “If "We have a run-and-gun you want to change your way of life, and offense," Brown said. "We run start eating right and working out then the floor during a game." you’re going to feel better, look better Maurice Roberts, IPAC head and want to continue improving your- coach, called a time-out and self.” motivated his team to keep up According to Menshealth.com, sup- the intensity. plements should do exactly that, supple- Only a few minutes into ment your diet, and not replace the second half, Carradine unhealthy eating habits. stole the ball for a quick lay- “Some supplements that are good for up, only to do it again with a you are, multivitamins, which provide a foul to make a three point Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard broad spectrum of vitamins that are nec- play. Michael Carradine, IPAC guard, shoots a long 3-pointer against essary for building muscle and less recov- CPRW-2 during a basketball game Monday at the Semper Fit Center. “A little intensity . . . ery time,” according to Menshealth.com. that’s all it takes,” Vandenburg said to his helping CPRW-2 get their comfortable lead “Creatine is also good because it’s been team. back. proven to rebuild muscle mass and Within four minutes Carradine racked up "We only run one defense — a 2-3 zone," strength. Another one is L-Glutamine, 10 points for his team. Brown said. "We play very aggressive on defense which is the most abundant amino acid "Offensively, Carradine is probably our and trap a lot for the turnovers. That's when we in muscle tissue, and also depletes up to best player," Grandison said. "When we learn get the lead." 40 percent after a hard workout.” to pick and roll better, then we can capitalize An aggressive defense and killer shooting got While there are many supplements to on our points." CPRW-2 their 20-point lead with four minutes choose from, King insists people research With 10 minutes left on the clock, IPAC left on the clock. "Turnovers are what killed us," and try small amounts before commit- got within reach, trailing CPRW-2, 37-42. Grandison said. "If we can cut those out and play ting to a certain brand or supplement, "We've been playing our 2-3 defense better defense, then we could've stayed up with the because of adverse effects that can occur. as a team," Grandison said. "We even got other team." “Supplements are controversial,” she within 5 points in the second half." Making their opponents hustle to the end, said. “But if they work for you then that’s

After IPAC closed the gap, CPRW-2 retali- IPAC ran out of time to close the gap once more. fine; I know even a small cup of coffee Courtesy image ated by hitting every shot again. Brown’s 20-point prediction prevailed, and makes me jittery and uncomfortable, let It’s important to read the serving size when reading nutri- Shawd swished in three more 3-pointers, CPRW-2 beat IPAC, 72-51. alone [most fat burners]. I think people tion labels, to prevent from taking in too many calories. HAWAII MARINE MARCH 21, 2008 • C-3 ONON SSPORTSPORTS

SPORTSPORTS BRIERIEFS 2008 Intramural

Diamond Head Hike Basketball Standings

The Single Marine & Sailor Program’s Diamond Head TEAM WINS LOSSES Hike is Saturday, with transportation leaving Kahuna’s at 9 a.m., and Camp H.M. Smith at 10 a.m. The event is free, CPRW-2 12 1 open to all E-5s and below and their sponsored guests. HSL-37 10 3 Register by March 20. HQBN “IPAC” 8 4 For more information, call Marcella T. Cisneros at CSSG-3 9 4 254-7593. MALS-24 8 4 VP-4 #1 8 4 9-Ball Tournament MCAF 7 4 3RD MARINES 7 5 Head to the Camp H.M. Smith Recreation Center VPU-2 4 7 Saturday to play in the Single Marine & Sailor Program 9- 3RD RADIO BN 5 8 Ball Pool Tournament from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is SNCOA 3 8 open to all E-5s and below and their sponsored guests. VP-4 #2 3 10 For more information, call Marcella T. Cisneros at HMH-362 2 10 254-7593. VP-9 0 12

Surf & Turf Race Standings as of March 17

The Headquarters Battalion Surf & Turf 5k is March 29 at 7 a.m. The scenic course goes through Klipper Golf Course to North Beach. Cost is $17, but goes up to $20 after March 21. For more information or to register, call 254-7590, visit the Semper Fit Center here, or log onto http://www.mccs hawaii.com/cgfit.htm. Women’s Base Softball 2008 Intramural The women’s base softball team is looking for players. Anyone interested can attend their meeting every Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Annex Softball field. Baseball Standings For more information, contact Meghan Brophy at 254-7590. TEAM WINS LOSSES TIES All-Marine Women’s Softball 3RD RADIO BN 6 1 The All-Marine Women’s Softball coach will be here MAG-24 6 1 1 from April 29 through May 5. He’ll be looking for players CPRW-2 4 4 for the All Marine team. CSSG-3 4 4 For more information, contact Meghan Brophy at CMO 2 5 254-7590. HQBN 2 6 1 1/12 1 4 Coaches’ Meeting Standings as of March 17 The organizational softball coaches meeting will be held April 8 at 2 p.m., in the Semper Fit Center’s basketball gym. For more information, contact Joe Au at 254-7591. Urgent: Coaches Needed Dodging school Help teach children the fine art of baseball! Practice is set to begin next week, and a coach is still needed for a t- ball team and a machine-pitch team. Many of the players are children of deployed Marines and Sailors. For more information, call 254-7610 or visit http://www.mccshawaii.com/child.htm#sports.

Goju-Kan Karate

Aspiring martial artists can participate in Goju-kan Karate Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5:30 p.m. at Building 1090’s multi-purpose room (the old Base Chapel). Sign up at Youth Activities, or call 254-7610 for more information.

Youth Gymnastics/Dance Class

Youth of all ages can attend gymnastics and a variety of dance classes Monday through Saturday at Building 1090. Classes are at varying times in the morning, afternoon and evening, so interested parents and youth should stop by Youth Activities for more information. Classes include dance, hula, tumbling and more. For more information, call 254-7610.

Parents for Fitness

The Parents for Fitness Program is a cooperative babysit- ting effort available at the Semper Fit Center, here for all active duty service members and their families. The PFFP participants are required to volunteer babysit three times per month and is open for children 6 weeks and older. For more information, call 664-0184.

Deep-Sea Fishing Charters Offered at Base Marina

Fishermen searching for convenient access to deep-sea charters need look no further than the Base Marina. Bill Collector Fishing Charters offers numerous charter packages accommodating up to six passengers. Avoiding the traffic and crowd of Oahu’s South Shore, Bill Collectors charters fish from the uncrowded waters of Windward Oahu. For more information or to charter the Bill Collector, contact the Base Marina at 257-7667 or 254-7666.

Campground and Picnic Sites

For picnic and campsites, Marine Corps Base Hawaii offers some of the most scenic beaches on the island. Three of those beaches, Pyramid Rock, Hale Koa and Fort Hase, are available by reservation from dawn to dusk. Hale Koa Beach is available for overnight camping, but requires a reservation. For more information, contact 254-7666 for Kaneohe or 477-5143 for Camp H.M. Smith. Lance Cpl. Achilles Tsantarliotis Children from the "KidFit" program play dodgeball Wednesday, at the Semper Fit Gym. "KidFit" is a fitness program for children on school break to help them stay active and occupied, said Tina Lui, assistant manager, Semper Fit Gym. C-4 • MARCH 21, 2008 HAWAII MARINE HEALTH AND WELLNESS Should your child be in the pool?

News Release of the water. Trying to protect a plas- Have your child wear a shower cap Mayo Clinic ter cast with plastic bags generally over the ears while showering or doesn't work. bathing. Swimming is usually OK Is your diaper-clad toddler beg- after one week of treatment or when ging to splash in the local pool? Are Can children swim if they have the ear canal no longer hurts. you worried about your child's cast ear tubes? or ear tubes in the water? Does the Swimming with ear tubes is a con- Are red eyes after swimming a thought of bacteria lurking in the troversial topic. Some doctors argue concern? pool give you the creeps? Before you that ear tubes prevent ear infections Red or puffy eyes after a long day help your child suit up, or abandon by draining fluid, so if water gets into of swimming in a pool may indicate any thoughts of splashing in the the middle ear while swimming, it'll chlorine sensitivity. To prevent red or pool, here's some practical advice probably drain out through the puffy eyes, have your child wear gog- from Jay Hoecker, M.D., a pediatrics tubes. Other doctors, however, don't gles in the pool. To ease discomfort specialist at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, want children who have ear tubes to and reduce redness after swimming, Minn. swim. They say that mixing water rinse your child's eyes with a sterile and wax in the ear canal may lead to eyewash or an artificial tears solu- Can babies or toddlers wear dia- certain bacterial infections, which tion. pers in the pool? could jeopardize the ear tubes. Various brands of diapers are I'd suggest a reasonable compro- Is it risky for children to swal- designed for underwater use. They're mise. For children who simply want low pool water? water-repellent and fit snugly around to splash in the water without sub- Children are bound to take a few a child's thighs and waist. But they're merging their heads, swimming is gulps of pool water at one time or not waterproof. If your child has a fine. For children who want to swim another, especially when first learn- bowel movement in the pool, fecal with their heads underwater, provide ing to swim. A little swallowed pool material may escape the diaper. If individually molded earplugs. water isn't cause for concern, but that happens, all swimmers must Tightfitting swim caps may help, too. drinking too much pool water can leave the pool while the water is Diving is off-limits for children who make a child ill. treated with additional chlorine, a have ear tubes. bacteria-killing agent that keeps Are indoor pools any more or water safe for swimming. What's the best way to prevent less likely than outdoor pools to A dirty diaper may contain diar- swimmer's ear? contain bacteria? rhea-causing germs, including the You might try a homemade Indoor pools are just as safe as out- parasite cryptosporidium. This para- eardrop solution to help prevent the door pools. In threatening weather, site can contaminate pool water or growth of bacteria and fungi that can however, outdoor pools are strictly other swimming areas. In otherwise cause swimmer's ear. Mix 1 part off-limits. healthy people, a cryptosporidium white vinegar with 1 part alcohol, infection causes severe diarrhea last- preferably pure ethanol, but rubbing What's the best age to begin ing from one to two weeks. The con- alcohol is okay, too. Before and after swimming lessons? sequences can be more severe, even swimming, pour 1 teaspoon of the There's no magic age for a child's fatal for people who have severely mixture into each of your child's first swimming lesson. Readiness weakened immune systems. ears. Let the solution roll in and then depends on a child's comfort in the File photo Urine in a pool is less risky than drain out. water. Most children can start learn- feces. But when you have a child Please note that this home solu- ing to swim about the time they scrapes, as long as the wounds aren't stay out of hot tubs until they're tall who wears diapers, it's difficult to tion isn't a treatment for an ear infec- learn to ride a bike, often at age 5 or bleeding. enough to keep their heads complete- separate the two. I generally discour- tion. It's only a preventive measure. 6. Remember the importance of close ly out of the water with their feet age parents from allowing children Don't use the solution in children supervision in the water, even for What about swimming after firmly touching bottom. Even then, in diapers to enter a pool. who have ear tubes or who already children who are experienced swim- eating? their visits should be brief. have swimmer's ear. mers. It's OK to swim immediately after a Never allow children to submerge Can children who have casts go light meal or snack. If your child feels their heads in a hot tub. Because high swimming? How long should swimmer's ear Can children swim when they're lethargic after eating a heavy meal, temperatures encourage the growth With the doctor's OK, children be treated before swimming sick or have cuts and scrapes? encourage him or her to take a break of certain microorganisms, an earful who have water-safe casts made of again? It's fine for children who have before swimming. of water from a hot tub can lead to an fiberglass and lined with a water- Swimmer's ear is often treated colds or other minor illnesses to external ear infection. repellent material can safely swim. with prescription eardrops. While swim, as long as they feel well Are hot tubs safe for children? Far worse, long hair can get caught But children who have plaster casts the infection is healing, it's impor- enough to do so. Likewise, it's OK for Children can quickly become over- in a hot tub grate and cause drown- over cloth wrappings must stay out tant to keep water out of the ears. children to swim with cuts and heated in a hot tub. Children should ing. Nightime: Help your baby sleep through the night

Does baby keep you up all baby become a good sleeper. drowsy but awake. This will pacifier to sleep, you may face natural patterns. Encourage activity during help your baby associate bed frequent middle-of-the-night night? Don't despair. Use these the day. When your baby is with the process of falling crying spells when the pacifier Keeping it in Perspective awake, engage him or her by asleep. Remember to place falls out of your baby's mouth. Some babies sleep for long simple tips to help your baby talking, singing and playing. your baby to sleep on his or Expect frequent stirring at stretches at night right from Surround your baby with light her back, and clear the crib or night. Babies often wriggle, the start, only waking for feed- sleep through the night. and normal household noises. bassinet of blankets and other squirm and twitch in their ings. Others have trouble Such stimulation during the soft items. sleep. They can be noisy, too. lulling themselves back to News Release more consistent sleep schedule day can help promote better Give your baby time to Sometimes fussing or crying is sleep. Take as much time as Mayo Clinic will emerge as your baby's sleep at night. settle down. Your baby may simply a sign of settling down. you need to understand your nervous system matures and Monitor your baby's naps. fuss or cry before finding a Unless you suspect that your baby's schedule and ways of If you haven't had a good he or she goes longer between Regular naps are important — comfortable position and baby is hungry or uncomfort- communicating. night's sleep since your baby feedings. but sleeping for large chunks falling asleep. If the crying able, it's OK to wait a few min- If you're frustrated with was born, you're not alone. By age 3 months, many of time during the day may doesn't stop, speak to your utes to see what happens. your baby's sleeping habits, Sleepless nights are a rite of babies sleep up to five hours leave your baby wide-awake at baby calmly and stroke his or Keep nighttime care low- especially if your baby still passage for most new parents. during the night. By age 6 bedtime. her back. Your reassuring pres- key. When your baby needs needs attention several times But don't despair. You can help months, nighttime stretches of Follow a consistent bed- ence may be all your baby care or feeding during the during the night by age 6 your baby sleep all night. nine to 12 hours are possible. time routine. Try relaxing needs to fall asleep. night, use dim lights, a soft months, ask your baby's doc- Honestly! favorites such as bathing, cud- Consider a pacifier. If your voice and calm movements. tor for suggestions. Encouraging Good Sleep dling, singing or reading. Soon baby has trouble settling This will tell your baby that it's Remember, getting your Developing a Rhythm Habits your baby will associate these down, a pacifier might do the time to sleep, not play. baby to sleep through the Newborns sleep 16 or more For the first few months, activities with sleep. If you trick. In fact, using a pacifier Respect your baby's pref- night isn't a measure of your hours a day, but often in middle-of-the-night feedings play bedtime music, choose during sleep may reduce the erences. If your baby is a night parental skills. It's simply a stretches of just one to two are sure to disrupt sleep for the same tunes each time you risk of sudden infant death owl or an early bird, you goal you're working toward. hours at a time. Although the parents and babies alike. But put your baby in the crib. syndrome. But there are pit- might want to adjust routines The result will be a good pattern may be erratic at first, a it's never too soon to help your Put your baby to bed falls, too. If your baby uses a and schedules based on these night's sleep for everyone. HAWAII MARINE MARCH 21, 2008 • C-5

BASEBALL, from C-1

The Warriors tried to tie the score in the bottom of the first, but were unable to put any runs on the scoreboard. In the top of the second, Chris Telles, left fielder, Swingers, increased his team’s lead by one, while the Swingers’ defense kept the Warriors off the scoreboard. In a devastatingly effec- tive scoring spree in the top of the third, the Swingers increased their lead by five points. One by one, Galvan, Larry Stephens, first baseman, Tim King, catcher, Brad Staley, right fielder, and Jesse, center fielder, slid home, bringing the Swingers’ lead to 8-0. Things started looking worse for the Warriors in the top of the fourth as Stephens claimed his second run of the game, bringing the game closer to a mercy ruling. The mercy rule comes into effect by gaining a 15-point lead by the end of the fourth inning, or a 10-point lead by the end of the fifth. The Warriors hadn’t given up hope yet in the bottom of the fourth and Kalani Mouga, third baseman, Warriors, and Ibrao finally put the Warriors on the scoreboard each scoring a run. Photos by Lance Cpl. Brian A. Marion Going into the fifth Travis Grenlund, first baseman, Warriors, swings and misses during an Intramural Baseball Leage regular season game at Riseley Field here Monday. inning, the score was 9-2. Both teams tried desperate- more, but we have to get ing and gave their offense a ly in the fifth and sixth more runners home,” said chance to even the scores. innings to increase their Tim Newman, catcher, Hope soared for the scores, but quickly turned the Warriors. “Lets keep up the Warriors as they quickly ball over, leaving the scores 9- pace and try to score some gained two runs in the begin- 2 going into the seventh more points.” ning, but was dashed inning. In the top of the seventh moments later when they “We are doing well in inning, the Warriors defense accumulated three outs, end- keeping them from scoring kept the Swingers from scoring the game. The Swingers came out vic- torious, but Ibrao was proud of the way his team per- formed during the game. “The seven players we have out here didn’t give up and that’s good character,” Ibrao said. “They’re here for fun, and they want to play the sport. These seven are the heart and soul of the team. Baseball is in their blood.” Tim King, catcher, Marine Aircraft Group 24 Swingers, catches a pitch at a league game Monday.

Larry Stephens, first baseman, Marine Aircraft Group 24 Swingers, slides into home underneath a Headquarters Battalion Warrior. C-6 • MARCH 21, 2008 HAWAII MARINE AROUND THE CORPS Japanese soldiers teach Marines to ski during Exercise Forest Light

Lance Cpl. David Rogers ing everybody fall, including MCB Camp Butler myself,” Samford said. “I couldn’t tell you how many YAUSUBETSU MANEUVER times I fell. It was a good time AREA, HOKKAIDO, Japan (and) good laughs, but I think — Soldiers with the Japanese in the end we got pretty good Ground Self Defense Force training out of it and had a taught Marines with Combat pretty good time while doing Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine it.” Division, how to ski during The Marines’ skills eventu- cold weather combat training ally improved, according to Feb. 29 – March 13 at the JGSDF Master Sgt. Yoshihiro Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Takeuchi, lead ski instructor Hokkaido, Japan, during with the 6th infantry regi- Exercise Forest Light II. ment. Forest Light is a semi-annu- To conclude their basic al bilateral exercise between training, the Marines and sol- the Marine Corps and the diers conducted a 10 kilometer JGSDF designed to improve trek on skis. The Japanese sol- relations and interoperability diers were surprised by the between the two military Marines’ abilities after only a forces. week of training. “We learn how to coexist “I think it worked out better and fight with the Japanese in than I thought,” Takeuchi any condition because those said. “The Marines are all well are the people we are going to trained and physically strong. be working with if we are in All of the instructors can easily defense of Japan,” said 2nd Lt. tell how their skills have got- Ademola Fabayo, a platoon ten better and better. I think commander with CAB, 3rd all Marines understand the Lance Cpl. David Rogers Marine Division. “Since this is basics perfectly. Mainly, they Private First Class Brian Durinick, engineer equipment operator, Combat Engineer Company, slips after attempting to brake down a slope during ski lessons at the Yausubetsu Maneuver Area March 3. Marines with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, learned how to their duty station and they all are accustomed to the ski from experts with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force’s 6th Infantry Regiment, 5th Brigade, Northern Army Feb. 29 through March survive in this environment snowy conditions and are 13 at Yausubetsu, a northern training ground used by the JGSDF, during exercise Forest Light II, a semi-annual bilateral exercise between everyday, it was important for hardly falling down anymore.” Marines and the JGSDF. them to teach us how to survive and ski in these conditions.” Japanese soldiers taught the Marines how to use skis to move across flat and sloped terrain. “It worked very well; the Japanese are very experienced with skiing and just about everything in this type of environment,” said Cpl. Jason Samford, a platoon sergeant with Combat Engineer Company, CAB. “They had very good interpreters that could explain to us what they were talking about, and it all seemed to make sense and to work for us.” The Japanese instructors also taught the Marines how to pull squad-sized units behind tracked snow vehicles and how to ski with a small sled full of supplies strapped to them. Approximately 80 percent of the Marines who attended the exercise had no experience on skis before the event. “The best part about learning to ski was probably watch-

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Speak with MCCS Health Promotion Program officials who can help. for more information, call 254-7636