VOL. 38 NO. 16 | APRIL 24, 2009 INSIDE Pinwheels ignite abuse awareness Community shows support the lawn, representing the number of because there will be no abused chil- For more information about the phone calls received each year by The dren.” for child neglect and abuse Pinwheels for Prevention pro- Parent Line, a confidential statewide The annual event is part of a prevention programs gram or about child abuse pre- hotline that offers support and infor- monthlong series of events funded by the vention programs and activities mation to parents, caregivers and profes- State Department of Health to observe Story and Photo by throughout the year, call Prevent sionals regarding issues of child abuse April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. MOLLY HAYDEN Child Abuse Hawaii at 951-0200 and neglect. Outside of the capitol building, pass- Staff Writer or go to preventchildabuse “We ask the community to come out ing cars slowed down to get a closer HONOLULU — Eli Joor, 8, held the hawaii.org. with signs supporting child abuse and look at volunteers holding signs reading shiny blue metallic pinwheel in his hands neglect prevention programs and legis- “Prevent Child Abuse” and “April is Na- and carefully placed it onto the lawn of lation,” said Chet Akessa, Pinwheels for tional Child Abuse Prevention Month.” the State Capitol building here, Monday. “This is my third year doing this,” Prevention volunteer chairperson. “Our Registered nurse Elaine Homont, a Numerous other community volun- said Joor. “I’m helping kids like me.” profound wish is that one day there is no teers followed suit. More than 5,000 pinwheels graced need for a child abuse prevention rally SEE PINWHEEL, A-8 Pools rule Herb Wolff’s Garrison and Army Hawaii Family Housing passing will amenities are explained in depth. A-7 leave a void U.S. ARMY GARRISON-HAWAII Public Affairs Office Retired Maj. Gen. Herbert Wolff, former commander of the U.S. Western Com- Military mand (WESTCOM) — the forerunner of what is now U.S. Army-Pacific (US- appreciation ARPAC), from De- cember 1977 until Hawaii celebrates May his retirement in October 1981, as Military Appreciation passed away Friday Month. Service (April 17), at the members and families age of 83. are invited to take part Wolff was in- strumental in ele- Wolff in activities honoring vating USARPAC them. to a component command within the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), on par with B-1 the other services. He was genuinely loved and admired by all who knew him. “Maj. Gen. Herb Wolff was a great Bike rodeo leader, warrior and statesman. He will be truly missed by this community and the military,” said Lt. Gen. Benjamin R. Mixon, Children can learn how commander, USARPAC. “He laid the foun- to play it safe this dation for the Army here in the Pacific, summer and parents which allowed us to accomplish many can get tips on dynamic missions over the years during safeguarding children and following his command.” and property, May 2, SEE WOLFF, A-8 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., at Porter Community Maj. Gen. Raymond Mason, commanding general, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, reads to students at Gustav H. Webling Center, Schofield Elementary School, April 17, to promote reading and the Month of the Military Child. Barracks. Army Hawaii See Community Calendar, B-2 gives thanks General encourages reading to volunteers Story and Photo by Usually, their teachers read the books, April was designated as MOMC in Volunteer Appreciation SGT. RICARDO BRANCH but today a general from the U.S. Army 1986, which has allowed the Army the 8th Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs read them their story. opportunity to focus on military chil- Week honors commitment Maj. Gen. Raymond Mason, com- dren and acknowledge their sacrifices. FORT SHAFTER — The students sat of selfless individuals manding general, 8th Theater Sustain- “I used to read to my children when in a semicircle in the school library with ment Command, made a special trip to they were growing up,” Mason said. “I their faces cupped in the palms of their Story and Photo by Gustav H. Webling Elementary School, don’t get an opportunity to read much to AMY L. BUGALA hands while they listened to a story read Friday, to promote reading and the Staff Writer to them by a visitor. Month of the Military Child (MOMC). SEE READ, A-5 SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — More than 25 community volunteers, senior spous- es and garrison leadership rallied togeth- er Monday morning to kick off the U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii (USAG-HI) Volun- 524th CSSB puts capabilities to the test teer Appreciation Week activities with a special breakfast and shopping event at Paddle boarding Training at PTA hones the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) Main Exchange, here. Soldier skills for support Outdoor Recreation In this instance, the volunteers weren’t troop deployments here to give, but instead, to receive sponsors paddle- “thanks” in the form of a VIP shopping boarding class for Blue Story and Photos by spree, giveaways and prizes at the post Star Card holders. SGT. RICARDO BRANCH exchange (PX). 8th Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs As the group enjoyed breakfast, Tracy B-3 Clark, Army Community Service (ACS), POHAHULOA TRAINING AREA, Army Volunteer Corps coordinator, an- Hawaii — Soldiers from the 524th Com- nounced the activities that would take bat Service Support Battalion (CSSB) re- place to honor volunteers this week. turned to Pohakuloa Training Area “A free movie, bowling, a ‘Price is (PTA) this month to hone their Right’ breakfast event, with an opportu- This issue warfighting capabilities for future de- nity to win a two-night stay at the ployments. Pililaau Army Recreation Center and dis- Footsteps in Faith A-2 “You train as you fight,” said Lt. Col. count shopping (are available),” she an- Leona Knight, commander, 524th CSSB. Deployed Forces A-3 nounced, receiving cheers from the “You can’t be prepared for combat if Soldiers from the 524th Combat Service Support Battalion kick down a door, as they crowd. you don’t train for it, and we have sim- News Briefs A-4 prepare to move into the shoot house at the Pohakuloa Training Area, April 14. With more than 800 registered vol- ulated the situations many of the Sol- unteers, Volunteer Appreciation Week, talion’s wartime capabilities. voy live fires, and weapons qualifica- FMWR B-2 diers can face in combat.” April 20-23, began this year to expand Beginning April 3, Soldiers arrived During the training, they worked on tion courses. Sports & Fitness B-3 on the Big Island to improve upon their reflexive-fire drills, combat lifesaver existing knowledge and refine the bat- courses, room-clearing techniques, con- SEE 524th CSSB, A-5 SEE VOLUNTEER, A-6 A-2 | APRIL 24, 2009 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS & COMMENTARY DES Straight Talk We want to hear from you... The Hawaii Army Weekly wel- comes articles from Army organ- Garrison adds school crossing guards izations, announcements from the general public about com- LT. COL. THOMAS DENZLER left unsupervised •Animal Control. Community mem- trade-ins. Aside from locking your res- munity events of interest to the Director, Directorate of Emergency Services at bus stops or bers are asked to keep their pets under idence, protect your property by record- military community, and letters walk to school control at all times. Incidents of dog ing your system’s serial number (or have The U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii and commentaries. alone. bites have occurred because younger it engraved by the Community Relations If you have newsworthy ideas (USAG-HI) and Directorate of Emergency Also, additional family members have been unable to Office, 655-8405). This recently led to the or stories you’d like to write, co- Services (DES) are implementing initia- ordinate with the managing edi- law enforcement control dogs while walking them. return of one system to its owner and tor at 656-3155, or e-mail edi- tives in response to concerns recently officers will be Residents are also directed to refrain some solid investigative leads. [email protected]. presented by the USAG-HI Army Family trained to augment from feeding wild animals. Feeding stray •Schofield Barracks “Flasher” Ap- The editorial deadline for arti- Action Plan (AFAP) committee. animal control of- cats will increase their population and prehended. A family member was appre- cles and announcements is the To enhance our children’s safety Friday prior to Friday publica- ficers to help catch Denzler dissuade them from preying on rodents. hended, April 16, for entering a USAG- tions. Prior coordination is walking to and around Schofield schools, stray animals. Ani- Feeding wild pigs will encourage them to HI facility and exposing himself. A sub- mandatory. additional crossing guards will be present mal control officers primarily work return to our communities and pose as a sequent investigation determined this Articles must be text or Word daily to augment those already provided daytime hours, seven days a week. possible danger. individual was also responsible for three files with complete information, by Solomon and Hale Kula Elementary no abbreviations; accompany- Additionally, unit leadership is getting •Game Console Thefts (e.g. X-Box). similar cases in January, and for inde- ing photographs must be digital, Schools. Drivers should abide with cross- involved in making sure Soldiers Our communities have experienced an cently assaulting a female jogger in high resolution, jpeg files with full ing guards’ directions and always keep an spay/neuter their animals and dissuade increase in the theft of game consoles March. captions and bylines. eye open for children walking to and pet abandonment upon PCS (permanent and video games, primarily from un- Thanks to those individuals who aid- The Hawaii Army Weekly is an authorized newspaper and is from school. changes of station), deployment, etc. locked residences. We suspect these ed in apprehending this subject. This il- published in the interest of the Parents are reminded that children stolen items are taken to off-post com- lustrates an involved community can U.S. Army community in Hawaii. younger than 10 years of age cannot be Other hot topics mercial establishments that allow sales or make a difference. All editorial content of the Hawaii Army Weekly is the re- sponsibility of the U.S. Army, Hawaii Public Affairs Office, Month of the Military Child Schofield Barracks, Hawaii 96857. Contents of the Hawaii Army Weekly are not necessar- ily the official views of, or en- dorsed by, the U.S. Government Military keiki learn to roll with punches or the Department of the Army. The Hawaii Army Weekly is LEXIE TABA put forth effort to make friends, trips and places dedicated to also a benefit of being a mili- printed by The Honolulu Advertis- Army News Service which is always difficult, espe- young people are always tary child, especially if the er, a private firm in no way con- cially for shy people who are planned. child lives overseas. WIESBADEN, Germany — nected with the U.S. Govern- missing their old school and The sense of family in a mil- Living in Europe, vacations The life of a military child can ment, under exclusive written friends. itary community is also very to other countries and to see agreement with the U.S. Army, be hard, but some people un- Hawaii. Getting used to the way a helpful. Getting involved in places and things many people derestimate how hard being school and community work groups is a way to share expe- have only read or heard about Upcoming The Hawaii Army Weekly is constantly uprooted and al- published weekly using the offset may also be difficult. Every riences and stories, make new are easy. method of reproduction and has ways having to pack up and school has slightly different friends and help the communi- Even though being a mili- a printed circulation of 15,300. leave right when a young per- rules, classes and ways of do- ty. tary child can be difficult and Changes in Everything advertised in this son finally feels a sense of be- publication shall be made avail- ing things. Meeting new people can be sometimes upsetting, many able for purchase, use or patron- longing really is. Credits from a previous difficult and nerve-wracking, things make life better — things age without regard to race, color, Moving away is always school may not transfer to a but once military students get that maybe some have not Command religion, sex, national origin, age, hard, but even harder is mov- new school. There may be dif- past the awkward meeting thought of before as being a The Army Hawaii community marital status, physical handi- ing in — into a new house, a cap, political affiliation, or any ferent classes than what a stu- process and really start to get good thing. is invited to attend change of new school and a new life. other non-merit factor of the pur- dent was taking before the to know other people, they can Military children just have to command ceremonies taking Although students at mili- chaser, user or patron. move, and the class schedules really learn interesting things. open their eyes, and take in all place this spring. The change of The appearance of advertising tary schools are welcoming and may be different. The more people military of the things that make them in this publication, including in- command ceremony is a time- understanding, they see youths If a family moves overseas, students meet, the more happy. honored tradition that formally serts and supplements, does not moving in and out all the time. constitute endorsement by the getting used to the country’s chances they have of finding a (Editor’s Note: Lexie Taba symbolizes the continuity of au- Department of the Army, or The Being the new kid at a military language and customs is also lifelong friend or an interesting is a Wiesbaden High School thority when a command is Honolulu Advertiser, of the firms, school is not a big deal or a hard. person they thought they senior and a student intern passed from one commander to products or services advertised. novelty. Luckily, the military is great would have never met normal- with the U.S. Army another. This fact means that new at providing things to make ly. Garrison-Wiesbaden Public Local ceremonies are general- students must reach out and transitions easier. Activities, Getting to see new places is Affairs Office.) ly preceded by an awards cere- mony, 15 minutes prior to the Commander, U.S. Army change of command. Garrison May 1, 10 a.m., 19th Military Col. Matthew Margotta Police Battalion (CID) will uncase Director, Public Affairs the battalion colors and deacti- Dennis C. Drake vate the Hawaii Field Office (CID) Chief, Command Information Loneliness is a battle fought, won with support groups followed by a change of com- Aiko Rose Brum, 656-3155 mand ceremony. to take them over. They seek new and un- pain can help us to reshape our lives for [email protected] CHAPLAIN (CAPT.) NATHAN P. MCLEAN Lt. Col. Sioban J. Ledwith healthy fixes to their pain. Assistant Editor Deputy Community Chaplain, Fort Shafter Community the better. The healthiest people I meet in passes command to Lt. Col. Some forge ahead with unnecessary Kyle Ford, 656-3150 There is, within our military culture, a the military are not those who never have Robert G. Mc Neil Jr. at the Bat- shopping sprees, endless movies, or even [email protected] battle taking place. This battle, however, is to face tough times. Rather, they are peo- talion Headquarters Field, through relationships outside of their mar- Pau Hana Editor not only being fought where you might ple who, when they struggle, embrace Wheeler Army Airfield with a riage covenant. Amy L. Bugala expect. their pain. That’s correct, I said embrace reception following at the Nehe- Some keep push- [email protected] their pain. lani, Schofield Barracks. This battle is being fought in the trench- ing more and more Staff Writers They embrace it by accepting the truth June 2, 9 a.m., 30th Signal es of our very homes, barracks and play- work into the lone- Molly Hayden of their new reality and then they get in- Battalion Lt. Col. Joseph grounds. It is the difficult work of battling ly spots of their life, Layout volved. They work to not be isolated in J. Dworaczyk passes command domestic loneliness. and at the end of Leah Mayo their loneliness by being actively engaged to Lt. Col. Frank J. Snyder at Loneliness is a natural response to be- their loneliness, Web Content in small support groups in the community. the Sills Field, Schofield Bar- ing separated from the one you love. Its they are left with Stephanie Rush, 656-3153 They are not without scars or wounds or racks. presence is not bad or unfitting within only more chal- [email protected] heartache, but they are healthy because June 16, 10 a.m., U.S. Army our families. Rather, it is a healthy re- lenges and heart- Advertising: 525-7439 they refuse to be undone by their wounds. Garrison, Oahu Col. Mark C. sponse to separation and loss. break. Classifieds: 521-9111 Instead, they are active agents working Boussy passes command to Editorial Office: 656-3155/3156 Children ought to miss their father when I find it encour- Mclean to be a part of the solution. Lt. Col. Richard J. Gledhill at Fax: 656-3162 he is not at home. Husbands should miss aging that in the Are you exhausted from loneliness? Be- the Palm Circle Gazebo, Fort Address: their wives when the wives are deployed. Scripture, many strong believers strug- Shafter. Public Affairs Office To be lonely is to be human in its fullest gled with separation and loneliness. gin winning the battle by making a deci- (Editor’s Note: Information 742 Santos Dumont Ave., WAAF sense. Apostle Paul said, of the many difficult sion today that you will seek out others. listed is subject to change due Building 108, Room 304 I am convinced the type of loneliness circumstances he endured for the sake of From my experience, finding strength to inclement weather. Times Schofield Barracks, HI that manages and works through pain of his calling, “I have learned to find re- within ourselves, from within others, and listed are the start times for 96857-5000 separation in healthy ways is a good thing sources in myself whatever my circum- in our community of faith are strong the change of command cere- Web site: to have in our communities. stances. I know what it is to be brought weapons in the battle you face. monies.) www.garrison.hawaii.army.mil/ The sort of loneliness, however, that low, and I know what it is to have plenty. Do not underestimate the opportuni- haw.asp retreats from the reality of separation and I have been very thoroughly initiated into ties you have in this season of your life, refuses to embrace the truth that a loved the human lot with all its ups and downs which you may never have again. Invest AER Thermometer Nondelivery or distribution one is gone is not healthy. It is not an easy — fullness and hunger, plenty and want. I your time wisely and healthily. total as of problems in Army Hawaii task to face the silent hill of loneliness, but have strength for anything through him You just may look back one day and see April 22, Family Housing areas? If so, it is an essential part of life. who gives me power”hilippians 4:11-13). how much you have grown, and without $86,332.10 call 656-3155 or 656-3156. Sadly, too, many people allow lonliness The Scripture teaches that our deepest a doubt, the rest you get will be healing. 65 days since last fatal accident Number represents fatal acci- dents as defined by Army Reg- ulation 385-10, which is inclu- sive of all active component U.S. Army units and personnel. Cur- rent as of 4/22/2009.

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Jennifer Jennifer James Theresa Gail Keiser Miaya Hendrix Volunteer and Johnson Volunteer and Simpsons Volunteer and Family Member Volunteer and Family Member Volunteer and Family Member Family Member Family Member DEPLOYED FORCES HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY APRIL 24, 2009 | A-3 Working dogs play important part in the fight Story and Photo by with Thomas and Britt. The session “I use what's SGT. ANGIE JOHNSTON entailed Frey running away when he called a ‘trigger' for 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs was told to stay put and then letting the him. When he wears his vest, FORWARD OPERATING BASE BERN- military working dog (MWD) pounce he knows it's time to work," ex- STEIN, TUZ, Iraq — Staff Sgt. Conan on him to stop his flight. plained David. Thomas and his Army “battle buddy,” Frey attended a class beforehand on After Bandit finds what he's looking Sgt. 1st Class Britt, have been working how to behave so his actions would for during training, he gets to play together for nearly two years. train the MWD. catch with a neon-colored tennis ball. Theirs is not your run-of-the-mill “I didn't get hurt, so it was awe- “The playing afterward is like the partnership, though. Britt has never some," said Frey. “He's very powerful. paycheck for the dog; that's what makes said a word to Thomas, but the rapport “I did this last week with a friend of them want to work," said Thomas. between the two is unmistakable. mine who's a lot smaller than me,” Frey Although they have two very differ- Thomas makes sure that Britt gets continued, “and the dog was really ent MWDs, both Thomas and David paid when he's done his job, and Britt blasting him around." use special verbal and visual com- knows that Thomas will always be there His snout covered with a thick, mands to let their dogs know what to for him. leather muzzle, Britt was only able to do next. There's a mutual trust in their rela- knock Frey down and bark menacing- “Not only do you have to trust your tionship; each knows the other won't let ly. dog, but he has to trust you as well," him down. Part of the instruction Frey had re- said David. “It took a year and a half to get him ceived from Thomas was to hit the dirt When either of the dogs has to do his to this point," said Thomas, kneeling and curl into a ball as soon as Britt job, everything is put on the record. In fact, Thomas and David even keep de- down to pet his German Shepherd, “a bumped him. That wasn't a problem, tailed logs of training. Without training year and a half for Britt and I to have considering Frey only outweighed the records, the dogs' findings may not be this outstanding relationship." dog by about 40 pounds. admissible in court. Thomas and Britt are assigned to the “Britt is trained on a bite sleeve, but “We don't have a full scent kit," said 148th Military Police Detachment and we like to use a whole bite suit just for David. With the kit, the training could attached to the 3rd Infantry Brigade the safety of the decoy. Today we used be even more thorough. Since there Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, a muzzle because we don't have all the are different kinds of explosives used in during their deployment. proper training equipment at Forward Iraq than stateside, the MWD handlers Thomas, a member of the Military Operating Base Bernstein," said Thomas. Staff Sgt. Conan Thomas, military working dog (MWD) handler, 148th Military Police need a theater-specific scent kit to ful- Police Corps, went to a special military “How the decoy [Frey] acts when he Detatchment, trains his MWD, Sgt. 1st Class Britt at Forward Operating Base ly train the dogs for their mission here. school to become a dog handler. goes down is important to make the Bernstein, April 8. Britt is chasing after a specially-trained Soldier who Thomas has Even without all the training aids Britt is what's known as a PEDD, a training good for the dog. The drive indicated is a threat. that bigger bases are well-stocked with, patrol/explosive detection dog. That for the dog is the bite, and he can't FOB Bernstein working dogs and their means he can be used for intimidation bite without us having at least a bite “It's just like anything else," said Spc. The 5-year-old English Springer handlers are doing everything they can purposes and sniffing out anything sleeve," said Thomas. Jason David, also an MWD handler at Spaniel can unearth a hidden bullet or to stay current on training. from detonation cord to bulk explo- Thomas can only train Britt on the FOB Bernstein. “If you don't train with discover the faintest trace of a chemi- “German Shepherds and spaniels are sives. bite sleeve every 10 days or so; other- it, you'll lose it." cal used in bombs. known for their intelligence. That's Britt is definitely intimidating, ac- wise Britt will get frustrated by not David's dog, Sgt. Bandit, is trained During training, Bandit easily tracked why we use these dogs," said David. cording to Pfc. James Frey, who “winning,” and he may start to lose the specifically for detecting explosives. down five pounds of C4 explosives that “They have the smarts to go and find volunteered to be the bad guy or crim- motivation to do what he's trained to He's what's known as a specialized David had carefully hidden under a what we need them to find." inal during an April 8 training session do. search dog. trash can. A-4 | APRIL 24, 2009 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY SOLDIERS 84th Engineers help enable Iraqi cultural preservation STAFF SGT. ARMOND CURET invited the entire PSD Personal Security Detachment, 84th Engineer Battalion team to enjoy their style of taste and flavor. Since refusing to MOSUL, Iraq — The Soldiers of the 84th Engi- dine would, of course, have been rude, neer Battalion’s Personal Security Detachment everyone rotated from security to a seat at the (PSD) have gone on more than 75 combat-related feast. patrols and were grateful to be able to escape The PSD continued its mission at the Yezidi their normal battle rhythm and partake in a mis- burial shrine of an 11th century leader in Lalesh, sion that was both rewarding, and in a way, peace- 20 kilometers west of Khennis. The shrine, nes- fully relaxing. tled in a valley high in the mountains, is part of After a long rough week packed with endless the Yezidi faith, which gives reverence for all liv- hours of driving and responding to emergency ing things. The valley is filled with fruit, olive calls throughout Iraq’s dry and barren desert land- trees and other plant life. scape, the PSD found itself amidst a luscious The partnership’s goal is to have the shrine des- haven of greenery and picturesque rolling hills, ignated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, which April 6. will help protect it against threats, including de- The 84th Eng. Bn. entered into a unique part- velopment, and make raising funds for its preser- nership with the Provincial Reconstruction Team vation easier. (PRT) aimed at preserving Ninewa’s unique cultur- Regardless of the mission, the Soldiers of PSD Sgt. Daniel Cantu | 84th Engineer Battalion al heritage, a collection of sites spanning civiliza- prepare and conduct themselves with a sense of tions and faiths. 2nd Lt. Chris Babula (right), platoon leader, Personal Security Detachment, 84th Engineer Battalion, pro- pride. Though certain missions prove taxing on The partnership’s common goal is to protect vides security and stands among fallen chunks of the wall carvings as a Provisional Reconstruction Team the team, the opportunity to get out of the driver’s these sites from further degradation and help es- assesses how they will preserve the deteriorating landscape. seat and escape the jolts from the bumpy and tablish them as the foundation for a tourist econ- dangerous roads of Iraq’s third largest city, Mo- omy. engineers used the natural pressure of a mountain lowed for a visual survey of the grounds. sul, was warmly welcomed by all the Soldiers. The PSD escorted and provided safeguard to the spring to elevate a water source sufficient to Although the PSD team’s primary mission in- The sites visited in the Ninewa province are PRT and the 84th Eng. Bn. commander (joined by feeding a 63-kilometer network of stone channels cludes providing mobility assurance and safe- home to a fabulous tapestry of faiths and cultures. senior officials of the United Nations Education- that reached all the way to Ninewa, the seat of the guard to both the battalion commander and the The PSD was delighted to be in partnership with al and Scientific Organization, or UNESCO) as Assyrian empire and in the center of modern battalion command sergeant major, the task also its colleagues from the U.S. Department of State they visited two unique sights in Ninewa’s Mosul. requires them to exhibit a great deal of flexibil- in safeguarding lives and ancient heritage. Shaikhan district. As the group made its way along the ancient ity while still performing at their finest. (Editor’s Note: Staff Sgt. Armond Curet works The first was an ancient Assyrian water proj- historical ruins, the PSD was actively sweeping the That flexibility was tested when the locals with Personal Security Detachment, 84th Engineer ect at Khennis, where the Emperor Sennacharib’s hills and maintaining a secure perimeter that al- prepared a meal to share with their guests. Locals Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade.)

duction services (DAPS) will be American Heritage Month ob- Smith Theater, Schofield Bar- 19 / Tuesday rison-Hawaii employees, (civil- hosting an open house, April 28, servance, May 7, 10-11:15 a.m., racks. Oahu North Town Hall — ian, military and contractor) can News noon-3 p.m., at DAPS, Schofield at Sgt. Smith Theater, Schofield Eligible attendees include The next Oahu North Town Hall report instances of fraud, waste Barracks, Building 2038. Call Barracks. company/battery/troop represen- meeting, for residents of or mismanagement to the Inter- 655-1400/473-4457 or visit Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee, tatives, Department of Defense Schofield Barracks, Wheeler nal Review Office (IRO) “IR Hot- Briefs www.pacific.daps.dla.mil Send news announcements for known at the “Father of Ameri- civilians, contractors and agency Army Airfield and Helemano line" by telephone, e-mail, fax or Soldiers and civilian employees can Tae Kwon Do,” will be the representatives. Military Reservation, is May 19, online. The IRO will refer reports to community@hawaiiarmy 30 / Thursday guest speaker. For more information, con- to management or initiate an OPSEC Brief — The U.S. Army 6:30 p.m. at the Main Post Con- weekly.com. For more information, con- tact the Oahu North community ference Room, Schofield Bar- investigation. Garrison-Hawaii, Directorate of tact the 8th TSC EO office at director’s office at 655-0497. Call the IR Hotline at 655- Plans, Training, Mobilization and racks. 24 / Today 438-1627. For more information, call 8121. Forms are available on- Relocated Housing Office Security (DPTMS) is hosting an 12 / Tuesday line at www.garrison.hawaii. annual security awareness brief, Monica Anguay at 655-0497. — The Fort Shafter Housing Ser- 8 / Friday Newcomers Brief for Sol- army.mil (Click “Directorates and April 30 and May 1, 10-11:30 vices office is closed today to Bone Marrow Donor Brief- diers — The next monthly new- Support Staff”). Fax reports to a.m. or 1:30-3 p.m., at Sgt. Smith relocate to 111 7th St., Building ing — U.S. Army Garrison-Oahu comers briefing for Soldiers is 655-0791, or e-mail Internal Theater, Schofield Barracks. 1004. For emergencies only, call North is hosting a Bone Marrow May 12, 4-5 p.m., at the Soldier [email protected]. Please Catherine Henderson at 275-3149 All Department of Defense Ongoing military, civilian employees and Drive unit representative briefing, Support Center, Building 750, provide the required informa- or Irene Lance at 284-4235. Reg- May 8, 1-2 p.m., at the Sgt. Schofield Barracks. IR Hotline — U.S. Army Gar- tion on the hotline report. ular business hours will resume contractor personnel are required Monday. to attend. For more information, con- Alcohol and Family Vio- tact DPTMS at 656-0219. lence — U.S. Army Garrison- Hawaii’s Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) will hold a pres- May entation on alcohol and family violence, today, 10-11:30 a.m., 4 / Monday at Sgt. Smith Theater, Schofield Spouse Information Meet- Barracks. ing — The next Spouse Infor- This workshop satisfies two mation Meeting is May 4, 9 of the four hours of a unit's an- a.m., in the Post Conference nual alcohol and drug aware- Room, Schofield Barracks. ness training and the Depart- ment of Army civilian two-hour 7 / Thursday requirement. Additional ASAP Asian-Pacific American Her- programs are scheduled June 19 itage Month — The 8th Theater and Aug. 14. Support Command (TSC) and Soldiers can contact Karen or Team Equal Opportunity (EO) Tracy Powell at 655-8322 for Hawaii will host an Asian-Pacific more information. Civilians can contact Catherine Heflin at 655- 6047. 27 / Monday Tennis Court Closure — The tennis courts across from Sgt. Smith Theater, Schofield Bar- racks, will be closed for resurfac- ing, April 27-May 25. The courts adjacent to the Martinez Physi- cal Fitness Center and the Trop- ics will remain open. For more information, con- tact Peter Burke or Bruce Irvine at 655-9914. 28 / Tuesday Military Career Field Briefs — The Information Operations Proponent (IPO) will hold a series of one-hour briefs on the Func- tional Designation (FD) Board process and Functional Area 30 (Information Operations), April 28-29, at the Education Center, Building 560, Schofield Barracks. These briefs are open to active duty Army officers through the rank of major. To make an appointment, call H. David Pendleton, senior IPO personnel analyst, 1-913-684- 9448 or e-mail Henry.David .Pendleton@ us.army.mil.

DAPS Training — The elec- tronic document management (EDM) and document automa- tion and production service (DAPS) will be hosting a training seminar, April 28, 9:30-11 a.m., at the Installation Training Cen- ter, Schofield Barracks. Learn how EDM and DAPS initiatives have helped transform the Department of Defense from a paper-based to an electronic document environment. Contact Nanette Tamura or Gloria Gonza- les, 473-4457 or 655-1400.

DAPS Open House — The document automation and pro- SOLDIERS HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY APRIL 24, 2009 | A-5 Read: Students love learning from leaders CONTINUED FROM A-1 kids these days, so I want to let you all know the value of reading. It can open doors for you.” During the visit, Mason read The Enormous Carrot to a class of kindergartners. The book was about teamwork, and Mason emphasized the importance of working together as a unit to get a job done. “If a lot of people get together, things can happen,” Mason said to the students. “You all can do many things, but if you work as a team, you all can accomplish even greater things.” Mason also read Is There Really a Human Race? to a second and third grade class. The book Soldiers from the 254th Combat Service Support Battalion conduct reflexive-fire training at Pohakuloa Training Area, April 14. uses a play on the word ”race” and talks about taking “one’s” time and “trying one’s best, instead of beating the rest.” School Principal Sherrylyn Yamada said the 524th CSSB: Skills augmented at PTA students receive special visits throughout the school year and are happy to have any commu- CONTINUED FROM A-1 two-story building and practiced “Every Soldier out here is our pri- on their training. The skills we are nity leader take the time to read to them. room -clearing techniques with ene- ority,” said 2nd Lt. Janelle Jones, learning here will make that happen.” “We love visits like this,” Yamada said. “These Spc. Michael Sullivan, a quarter- my combatants hiding around many 540th QM Co. “The techniques of The 524th CSSB is wrapping up its visits are great because they encourage children master with the 540th Quartermaster corners waiting to ambush them. the enemy are changing. We no training May 1, but already the com- to read and make it a part of their daily lives.” (QM) Company, values the training as “We don’t do this kind of training longer fight the enemy from a dis- mand sees results from the training Yamada added that the school promotes read- an opportunity to learn skills outside that often, so this is an excellent op- tance anymore, so we’re training in since arriving on the island a few ing every day to build lifelong learning, which of his military occupation specialty. portunity to be familiar with situa- house-to-house operations to meet weeks ago. she said can be gained through opening a book. The skills can benefit him down- tions that could possibly happen,” the enemy face-to-face.” “The Soldiers have performed fan- “Reading is an important thing year-round,” range in areas like Iraq or Sullivan said. Although service support Soldiers tastically; there’s no better way to say Yamada emphasized. “It’s great to see that Maj. Afghanistan. The training simulated many do not routinely find themselves in it,” Knight said. “Every Soldier here Gen. Mason shares that same value with us. It “When you are in Iraq, it’s close conditions in which the service sup- front of the enemy, the unit is taking has put forth their best effort and makes a big difference to the students to have quarter combat that the enemy likes port Soldiers will operate during a the time to make sure they know come to each part of the training someone encourage that view.” to hide in,” Sullivan said, “so we deployment. Each morning, vehicles what to do in combat. with a great attitude and ready to The school year may be coming to a close for need this training because you nev- stage outside of gates, team leaders “Knowing what to do in the heat learn. Every Soldier has become even the students of Webling Elementary, but the er know what you could be faced brief their squads, and they practice of battle is very important,” Sullivan better, and we’ve not only honed school principal said guest speakers are still wel- with.” the many essential tasks to better said. “When the situation becomes their individual skills, but also our come to visit the school to read to children and Sullivan’s teams moved into a themselves in combat. chaotic, Soldiers will have to rely collective skills as well.” share words of wisdom. A-6 | APRIL 24, 2009 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS Directorate of Public Works leader named best support executive IMCOM recognizes local engineers, biologists, archeologists and be a good neighbor and a good steward environmental protection specialists — “The Army recognizes that the cost of of the environment. environmental leader for all with a wide range of experience, doing business is to take care of the His programs have significantly re- his accomplishments skills and abilities — and transformed land and environment under its duced costs and improved customer them into an intensely motivated team service. KYLE FORD focused on the critical task of responsibility.” “I don’t think people realize how Assistant Editor environmental protection. Alvin Char tough his job is,” said co-worker Rhon- “I’ve worked for Alvin for 13 years, da Suzuki, chief, Environmental WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD — Re- Chief, Enironmental Division, and he expects a lot,” said Peter Yuh Jr., Directorate of Public Works Complainace, Pollution, Prevention, cently, U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii DPW conservation branch chief. “He’s Restoration Branch, DPW Environmen- (USAG-HI) earned several environmen- an exceptional manager in terms of tal Division. tal and conservation awards. However, support of his leaders.” mental requirements makes Char happy ing force behind implementing a pollu- It’s a tough balance between mili- the programs that garnered the recogni- Through Char’s leadership, USAG- tary training, building and keeping en- tion didn’t happen in a vacuum. In fact, to come to work every day. tion prevention and recycling program. HI’s environmental program excels in “When I began, the environmental The “recycling miracle” was started two vironmental stewardship, agreed Yuh. they had to be nurtured like seedlings in putting together and using cutting-edge program was a training disabler,” Char years ago by creating a recycling pro- “He has a tough job of balance and a garden. initiatives to operate in the delicate and said. “If there were issues with the envi- gram manager position and expanding see if we ‘can do,’” Yuh said. “When The gardener is Alvin Char, chief, fragile environment of Hawaii. ronment and training … the environment the current recycling contract. environmental concerns block a course Environmental Division, Directorate of Char manages the industrial activities won. This did not win friends with com- Recycling operations include a recy- of action, such as training, it’s (Char’s) Public Works (DPW), who was named performed by the 25th Infantry Division, manders of units who needed to perform cling center, a curbside collection pro- job to get us to find a way to make it DPW Support Executive of the Year at to include drinking water, air pollution, training and certifications.” gram, recycling construction debris, re- happen. He’s a ‘can do’ man.” the Headquarters Installation Manage- wastewater, hazardous waste, pollution The current program is a training en- cycling requests over the Intranet, sludge Char, an avid outdoorsman, is proud ment Command (IMCOM) DPW Awards prevention, cleanup sites, and more than abler, which has since grown to a pro- recycling from the Schofield Barracks that his work will help preserve and Program, April 7. 165,000 acres containing more than 100 gram that mitigates and improves envi- Wastewater Plant, and aggressive protect the environment for future gen- The IMCOM program recognizes in- species of endangered plants and ani- ronmental protections without impact- grassroots recycling. erations. dividuals and organizations that demon- mals. ing training. Because the Army owns so much “I’m doing what I wanted to do,” strate excellence in management and Char has been tending garden at the He’s made strides through the land in Hawaii, the public has height- Char said. “Working for the Army, there execution of the Army public works Environmental Division since 1979. environmental compliance officer (ECO) ened interest in what the Army does is always something new … there’s nev- and real property maintenance missions. “I’ve seen the program grow from a program, which requires each unit down on that land, Char said. er a dull moment.” As an environmental manager, Char staff of four people to 22 civilian work- to the company level to designate an “The Army recognizes that the cost of While the award is great, Char said he is respected as a leader and profession- ers and more than 100 contractors,” ECO and alternate ECO. More than 700 doing business is to take care of the gets the most satisfaction out of helping al by his peers, employees and the Army Char said. ECOs are provided one week of training land and environment under its respon- the Army accomplish its mission. community. He has developed a highly The maturation of programs that by DPW each year. sibility,” said Char. “We’re here to find a way to help the skilled and diverse staff of professional strive to satisfy both Army and environ- Additionally, Char has been the mov- He added that Army Hawaii wants to Army do its job,” Char said. Volunteer: Garrison makes time for people who ‘Change the World’ CONTINUED FROM A-1 Left — Tracy Clark (left), Army Volunteer Corps coordinator, hands a button to volunteer Mary the garrison’s efforts to recognize individuals Ward at U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii’s Volunteer who devote their time to support Army Soldiers Appreciation Week kick off event. and families. these opportunities this week.” Col. Matthew Margotta, commander, USAG-HI, Prizes were drawn, and true to volunteerism, said the sacrifices and efforts of our volunteers no one went home empty handed. need to be recognized beyond the annual garri- Just before the AAFES doors opened, Clark son ceremony. called out, “And, don’t forget to pick up a button.” “Army families, Army spouses, Army Soldiers, Clark reminded the volunteers to proudly display have always come forward to volunteer their time their volunteer button all week so community and effort in support of our families and commu- members can identify them and say “thanks.” nities. Because the Army provides more services to The week’s activities came to a close at the our Soldiers and families than ever before, we annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony, Thurs- have to rely on volunteers,” said Margotta. day evening, at the Hale Ikena, Fort Shafter. Prior to the shopping event, Lisa McCaffrey, The events, organized by ACS, Clark and sen- senior family readiness group advisor, 2nd Stryker ior spouses, were sponsored by AAFES and the Brigade Combat Team, and a volunteer, spoke to Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA). the group, thanking them for their service. She “Most of us that volunteer love to be the changes lives, it changes communities, and it (Editors Note: See the May 1 edition of the reflected on volunteerism and the 2009 theme for givers, not the receivers,” McCaffrey said. can change the world. And you all have done Hawaii Army Weekly for more coverage of volun- the week, “Volunteer to Change the World.” “Volunteerism is a love made visible and it that,” McCaffrey continued. “I hope you enjoy all teer accomplishments.) NEWS HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY APRIL 24, 2009 | A-7 FMWR pools prepared to make a splash this summer Story and Photoby AMY L. BUGALA Staff Writer SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Opportuni- Community center pool ties for swimming on the island of Oahu are plentiful whether at the beach or at one of the four Family and Morale, Wel- opens at Fort Shafter fare and Recreation (FMWR) swimming AMY L. BUGALA Hawaii (USAG-HI). Therefore, current pools available to residents of U.S. Army policies allow only AHFH residents Garrison-Hawaii (USAG-HI) communities Staff Writer FORT SHAFTER — Residents of and their family members (from any and Army families stationed here. Army Hawaii Family Housing (AHFH) garrison installation) to use the pool. Swimmers young and old, Soldiers have a new amenity to enjoy here. “The community centers, to include or civilians, can enjoy a variety of ameni- A 25-meter pool servicing AHFH the 1st Lt. Brostrom pool, are provid- ties at all the facilities with the opening residents garrison-wide opened re- ed as a benefit and incentive to live in of Aliamanu Military Reservation (AMR) cently at the 1st Lt. Jonathan Brostrom AHFH provided housing,” explained pool, May 25, and the Helemano Military Community Center, Fort Shafter. Col. Matthew Margotta, commander, Reservation (HMR) pool, May 26. “We’re excited to have our first USAG-HI. The AMR and HMR facilities add to aquatics facility open,” said Lisa Reese, And in addition, for Soldiers and the year-round services already offered AHFH director of property manage- families who live off-post, “there are at the Tripler Army Medical Center ment. “It’s another great amenity we facilities that mirror the ones provid- (TAMC) and the Richardson, Schofield can offer, and it’s great to see so many ed by AHFH for their use - that are Barracks pools. of our families enjoying it.” The new supported by the Army.” facility features a 25-meter lap pool, In the southern community, FMWR splash park and children’s sand pool. offers a pool at Aliamanu Military Families also can enjoy spectacular Reservation and Tripler Army Medical views of Pearl Harbor from the pool Center and in Wakiki there is a pool at Class schedules, operating hours, deck areas. the Hale Koa Hotel. The 1st Lt. Brostrom pool is open pool rules and pass fee information Unlike Army facilities, such as the pools provided by Family and Morale, during the summer from 11 a.m.-7 for all Family and Morale, Welfare Welfare and Recreation (FMWR), the p.m., Tuesday-Sunday. The pool is and Recreation facilities are listed 1st Lt. Brostrom Community Center closed Mondays. at www.mwrarmyhawaii.com. was constructed, and is operated, A pass is required for entry and can maintained and supported solely by be obtained at the center. For more in- “See this crowd here today?” said funds provided through AHFH resi- formation about AHFH go to Momi Smith, FMWR, aquatics director, dents and not U.S. Army Garrison- www.armyhawaiifamilyhousing.com. pointing to a crowd of toddlers in the Richardson wading pool. “This is noth- TAMC community also has access to a two-and-a-half feet. ing compared to a hot summer day.” Wugen Connor, 6, prepares to head down the new 146-foot slide at the Richardson hard top gazebo area with gas grills for “The platform is especially useful dur- Smith says the pools are ready for the Pool, Schofield Barracks. pool party rentals. ing the ‘Learn to Swim’ classes, making peak “summer” months and points out a it easier for the children,” Smith said. year. Towering above it all is one of its hard top gazebo area with gas grills for Military Reservation Pools few new safety requirements, upgrades newest amenities, a 146-foot long spiral pool party rentals. HMR also has a children’s wading and additions swimmers may see at the slide. An 18-inch deep children’s wading The AMR and HMR pools are small- pool, but AMR does not due to space lim- pool facilities this year. Smith said the new slide is safer with pool is available for nonswimmers and er, seasonal facilities open May-Octo- itations. However, children ages 5 and One major safety upgrade, as required anti-slip stairs and provides a wider children ages 5 and younger. ber. Smith is currently working to offer younger are allowed in the pool with a by the Virginia Graeme Baker (VGB) Act, stairway split into two levels, for an eas- some convenience upgrades at both fa- life jacket on and accompanied by par- Tripler Army Medical Facility Pool was the installation of anti-entrapment ier climb to the top, especially for small- cilities to include 20-by-20 foot tents ents. drain covers at all facilities. According to er children. Also open year-round, the TAMC fa- and gas grills for pool party renters. Hale Koa Pool Smith, all FMWR Hawaii pools are now For Soldiers, the facility was one of the cility will start the high season with a “This will give our communities at in compliance with the VGB Act, which first to receive a Shallow Water Egress resurfaced children’s wading pool. both these facilities a large, shaded area The Hale Koa Hotel, located directly on protects children from life-threatening in- Trainer (SWET). Training with the device Although the wading pool is current- for children and family parties,” said Waikiki Beach, is an Armed Forces juries and deaths from dangerous pool is the next step in familiarizing Soldiers ly closed, “plaster repairs are in the Smith. She explains that permanent tents Recreation Center that boasts three swim- and spa drains. with the difficulties and hazards of escap- works,” Smith said, and she expects the are not in those locations due to the ming pools and is open to anyone with ing from an overturned vehicle in shal- wading pool to reopen in June. winds. Ultimately, Smith would like to a valid military ID. Richardson Pool low water. “Toddlers love the TAMC wading pool see the facilities get permanent gazebo All FMWR facilities are handicap ac- Richardson Pool is open year-round. The Richardson pool is the largest in because it graduates in depth from 0- to areas. cessible and offer a variety of classes Looking out across the 103-meter long, the Department of Defense and offers 12-inches deep in the center,” she said, Because HMR’s pool depth starts at for all ages. Residents are encouraged to 25-meter wide body of water, every cor- 25- and 50-meter lap lanes, a one-me- “like a beach.” 5-feet deep, the aquatics staff provides get ready to make a splash, swim some ner is busy with water activities at any ter diving board, two three-meter diving She also revealed that the facility will a teaching platform in the water to laps, enjoy water aerobics, or learn to hour of the day and any time of the boards, a five-meter dive platform and a be installing a new 6-foot slide. The reduce the depth to approximately swim at these facilities this summer. A-8 | APRIL 24, 2009 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS Wolff: Leader, great American missed by family, friends, Army

CONTINUED FROM A-1 In Memoriam The Waianae Military Civilian Advisory Coun- •Today, 8-9:30 a.m., Visitation, Central cil (WMCAC) was one of several organizations Union Church, 1660 S. Beretania St., Honolu- Wolff formed during his command in the late-70s, lu. to foster positive relations among Hawaii’s Army, •Today, 10 a.m., Church Service, Central local and native Hawaiian communities. Union Church “His untiring efforts after his active service •Today, 1 p.m., Burial with full military ended, contributed significantly to this great com- honors at the National Memorial Cemetery of munity,” Mixon added. “His passing will leave a the Pacific (Punchbowl). hole that will be very tough to fill. His notable ef- •Saturday, 10 a.m., Memorial Service, Fort forts began … WMCAC and led the Hawaii Army Derussy Chapel. Museum Society (HAMS). •For condolences: The Wolff Family; Queen “We will miss this great American, and our Victoria, PH 2; 1080 S. Beretania St.; Honolu- prayers are with his family during this difficult lu, HI 96814. time," said Mixon. •For contributions: Hawaii Army Muse- Born May 24, 1925, in Cologne, Germany, um Society, P.O. Box 8064, Honolulu, HI Wolff’s family relocated to the U.S. in 1939 to es- 96830. cape the harsh rule of the Nazi Party. Eli Jorr, 8, places a pinwheel on the Capital lawn, April 17, to draw attention to child abuse and neglect. After the outbreak of World War II, Wolff tried versity of Maryland, Wolff earned a master’s de- Community volunteers along with Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii and the Child Abuse Prevention Planning to enlist in the Army, but was rejected as an “en- gree in International Affairs from George Wash- Council placed more than 5,000 pinwheels on the lawn to raise awareness. The pinwheels will be on dis- emy alien.” Ironically, the Army drafted him in ington University. He was also a graduate of the play through April 26. 1943. Army War College. Wolff served in the Pacific Theater. During the Among Wolff’s many assignments were the struggle on Luzon, when he was a private first U.S. Army Training Center, Fort Dix, N.J.; the In- Pinwheel: Everyone works together class, he earned the Silver Star for Gallantry in Ac- fantry Training Center, Fort Benning, Ga.; the tion. U.S. Army Security Agency-Pacific in Hawaii; CONTINUED FROM A-1 available to the community. In January 1945, while assigned to the Alamo and the U.S. Army Commander in Chief of the Pa- More than 3.5 million reports were made to Scouts, an all-volunteer commando unit, Wolff cific (CINCPAC) Support Group and U.S. Army New Parent Support Program home visitor at Child Protective Services concerning the safety participated in a daring raid on a Japanese prison- Support Command, Hawaii (USASCH) — a forerun- U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii, Army Community and well-being of approximately 6 million chil- er of war (POW) camp in the Philippines. The ner of today’s U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii struc- Service, placed more pinwheels on the lawn. dren in the U.S. in 2006, according to Prevent Alamo Scouts rescued 511 American POWs. For his ture. “At New Parent Support, we aim to prevent Child Abuse America. The reports said an estimat- leadership and bravery during the raid, Wolff Wolff received numerous commendations in child abuse through education,” said Homont. ed 905,000 children are victims of child abuse and earned a battlefield commission to second lieu- addition to his two Silver Star awards. He was “Events like this impact the whole community by neglect. tenant. awarded three Distinguished Service Medals, four bringing this issue to their attention.” Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii, the Hawaii Chap- He later earned a second Silver Star for ac- Legions of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, “It’s everyone working together to prevent ter of Prevent Child Abuse America, and the tions during the Korean War, when he command- four Bronze Star Medals and the Purple Heart. child abuse by being aware,” Homont continued, Child Abuse Prevention Planning Council spon- ed two companies and a battalion in combat. He is survived by two sons, Rick and Allen, and adding that prevention information is readily sored the Pinwheels for Prevention Project. A graduate of Rutgers University and the Uni- eight grandchildren. When work is finished. FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2009

Earth is unmoved to symbolize a tree planting at the Earthday Festival, Sunday. Pictured (from left to right) is Jacqueline Ralya, with the Kaulunani Urban & Community Forestry Program; Claire Ridding-Johnston, Army Hawaii Family Housing Hawaii project director; Amber Mirafuentes, 10, a fifth grader at Mililani Mauka and winner of the Arbor Day poster contest; and Col. Matthew Margotta, commander, U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii. honors military The Military Affairs Council of the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, community mem- bers and businesses in Hawaii celebrate the military’s pres- ence in the Hawaiian Islands throughout May. All service members and their families are invited to take part in the activities of- fered during the 24th Annual Hawaii Military Appreciation Month (HMAM). Saturday, May 2 The Bishop Museum HMAM Day — The Bishop Museum is hosting a Military Appreciation Day, May 2. General admission is free to all retired, active duty and re- serve military members and their families with ID. Regular family Sunday prices apply for kamaaina, $3; for adult nonmilitary visitors, $15.95; for ages 4-12 and for 65 years up, $12.95; and 3 and under are free. The museum's collections, library, and archives bring JACK WIERS and biodegradable household products were high- the Native Hawaiian language, Staff Writer lighted. Farmers and landscapers showcased native history and culture alive. Call SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — “When is my inter- and locally grown plants, fruits and vegetables, 848-4106 for more informa- view?” 10-year-old Aaron Washington eagerly in- and they provided tips to home gardeners. tion. quired, repeatedly. The exhibits combined The Solomon Elementary School fourth grader with a variety of youth- Saturday, May 16 wanted to make certain he would be on-the-record focused activities, such as T- Living History Day — The concerning his views about Earth Day. He came shirt and face paintings, in- U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii prepared to share his environmental wisdom. flatable jumpy castles, dra- will host a Living History Day As Washington and his friends patrolled the sec- matic storytellers and plenty All Photos by Aiko Brum | U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Public Affairs to commemorate Armed ond annual Earthday Festival at the Kalakaua of keiki food were more than Forces Day, May 16, 10 a.m.–3 Michael Gruver, 7, cleans a dirty car on the ground community center, here, Sunday, their youth was a enough activity to keep p.m., on the lawn area of the at Bishop Museum’s Water Works exhibit, as Rhonda museum at Fort DeRussy. central component of the event. Washington and his friends Suzuki, chief compliance branch, Environmental Sponsored by Army Hawaii Family Housing engaged for a sunny after- The event will include stat- Division, Directorate of Public Works, chats with him. ic exhibits of modern military (AHFH), the Earthday Festival kicked off “Green noon. Michael said, "You should wash your car on the grass Soldiers and equipment, mili- Movement," a campaign to increase environmental Mirafuentes “Earth Day is important because, if not, all this dirt goes down the storm awareness with young people. because it reminds us to con- drain, and it might kill the animals." tary memorabilia, restored “Of course, change comes with generations: serve and take care of our environment,” Washing- military vehicles, re-enactors getting younger generations in early and helping ton said, when he was asked about the significance a tree planting ceremony took place designating in period uniforms and hands- them understand what change is about, what envi- of the day. Schofield Barracks as a “Tree City USA” communi- on displays of nongovernment ronmental responsibility is about, and using kids as Washington’s moment had arrived, although he ty. military artifacts. Call advocates of change,” said Claire Ridding-John- did need to have a friend hold his shave ice during Col. Matthew Margotta, commander, U.S. Army 438-2825. ston, AHFH, project director, emphasizing the role his media encounter. Garrison-Hawaii; members of AHFH; and a young Washington’s generation plays in the future of the Eighth grader, Nikki Stuart, 13, from Mililani local artist, Amber Mirafuentes, helped plant the Military Band Concert — movement. Mauka Middle School wanted to immediately share tree. Mirafuentes, a Mililani Mauka Elementary The Combined Military Band Free plants and dozens of conservation and en- some of her newfound knowledge with her parents, School student, was recognized as the winner of Concert will perform at the vironmental exhibits rimmed the site with children, and set some new standards for herself. the Arbor Day poster contest after the planting. Hawaii Theatre, May 16, 7- education and the Month of the Military Child as “I would tell (my parents) to conserve water be- “It all starts with trying to change a generation 8:30 p.m. Tickets are free and predominant themes of the day. cause we use much more water than we should. of young kids. They’re our future,” said Margotta. open to the public. Call 545- More than two dozen displays offered insights After today, I will take shorter showers because I “That’s the way it is in our household. 4300, ext. 317. and educational opportunities for children and take them too long,” Stuart said. “My two boys come home from a field trip, and adults concerning garrison conservation initiatives. The Earth Day movement evolved as a natural they talk about sustainability, conservation, the en- Thursday, May 21 Recycling, water conservation, soil management extension of Arbor Day. In the spirit of Arbor Day, vironment ... and they tell us what they learned.” Military Recognition Lun- cheon — The Annual Military Recognition Luncheon is scheduled, May 21, noon-1:30 p.m. at the Hilton Hawaiian Engineers partner with community to benefit the ‘aina’ Village Hotel. This event is the public's opportunity to JOSEPH BONFIGLIO Waikiki Aquarium. Moi are an impor- welcome home returning he- Honolulu District Corps of Engineers Public Affairs tant part of the Hawaiian culture, be- roes and recognize military lieved to be the prized fish of the Alii community service awardees. HONOLULU — The U.S. Army Corps (kings). Call 545-4300, ext. 317. of Engineers, Honolulu District, recent- Cindy Barger, Ala Wai project man- ly joined with the City and County of ager, Honolulu District, attended the Saturday, June 6 Honolulu and concerned citizens to par- expo and explained the proposed Ala Honolulu Zoo HMAM Day ticipate in the Earth Day 2009 clean up Wai watershed project to participants. — General admission to the entitled “Mauka to Makai Connection to The Corps is teaming up with the Honolulu Zoo is free for re- the Ala Wai.” City and County of Honolulu and the tired, active duty and reserve Also, more than 60 volunteers State of Hawaii to study various solu- military members and their participated to clean up the beach and tions for a comprehensive watershed families with ID, June 6, 9:30 berm area of the Corps’ Pacific Region- approach to reducing the risk of flood- a.m.-2:30 p.m. Call 971-7195. al Visitor Center, Fort DeRussy, April ing in Waikiki and to improving the 11. Punahou High School Junior ROTC, water quality of the area. Ongoing Cub Scouts Pack 464 in Mililani, the Barger manned the Corps’ booth at Contemporary Museum Corps of Engineers, and family and the event to educate the community Celebrates Military — Just Courtesty Photo community members volunteered. on issues in the watershed and objec- in time for Military Apprecia- “I feel good about doing this,” said A group of Junior ROTC cadets from Punahou prepare to clean up Fort DeRussy as tives of the Ala Wai project study. tion Month, the Contemporary Col. Robert Takao, commander, JROTC part of the Corps and City and County of Honolulu’s Earth Day 2009 Mauka to Makai Partners in the Ala Wai watershed Museum is offering free en- Punahou H.S. “Our program has been Connection to the Ala Wai cleanup. project also provided booths at the try for retired, active duty and doing this for several years now. It’s a event: the Natural Resources Conserva- reserve military members and very worthwhile endeavor. It helps our “I was happy to join the Earth Day many organizations interested in keep- tion Service, City and County Depart- their families with ID. students understand how fragile our volunteers. We gathered a significant ing Honolulu green and clean. ment of Environmental Services, Board Regular museum hours are environment is and how important it is amount of trash from the beach and The expo showcased the efforts of of Water Supply, Department of Land Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 for our students to understand their re- berm area at Fort DeRussy,” said Steve city, state and federal agencies to pre- and Natural Resources, Commission for p.m., and Sunday noon-4 p.m. sponsibility to protect the environment.” Yamamoto, chief, Civil Works Technical serve and protect Hawaii's environment, Water Resource Management, and the Call 526-1322. These sentiments were echoed by Branch, Honolulu District. “Our Park with an emphasis on the islands' unique Department of Health. Pack 464 leader Tanya Castro. Rangers, Angela Jones and John water resources. All of the events featured family- More offers “I’m teaching the Cub Scouts that we Mueller, did a super job in organizing Family-friendly activities included friendly and hands-on educational dis- Various visitor attractions, have to take care of the planet so it and coordinating this event.” picture-taking with Apoha the oopu, plays by city, state and federal agencies, restaurants retailers and can take care of us,” Castro said. “Our The City and County of Honolulu’s water pollution prevention games, arts and the University of Hawaii. Hundreds other Hawaii businesses offer motto is to help and serve. I hope that Department of Environmental Services and crafts, and storytelling about of people participated in several other military discounts/specials the Cub Scouts can be role models for us also sponsored an Earth Day “Mauka to Hawaii's environment. events around the city and county, in- throughout the month of May. so that we can all take care of the aina Makai Environmental Expo” at the At the ocean, children released cluding many adopt-a-stream clean ups Check local newspapers for (land).” Waikiki Aquarium. Participants included dozens of Moi into the wild behind the in the Ala Wai watershed. more deals. B-2 | APRIL 24, 2009 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY COMMUNITY

Aliamanu (AMR) Chapel 836-4599 • Catholic Sunday, 8:30 a.m. — Mass Sunday, 9:45 a.m. – Religious Edu. • Gospel Sunday, 11 a.m. – Sunday 24 / Today School (Sept.–June only) Hawaiian Luau Sunday, 12:30 p.m. – — Experience old Worship service Hawaii at the Sunset Café, Pililaau Army •Protestant Sundays, 9:45 a.m. – Recreation Center’s (PARC). Attend the Worship Service luau today at 6 p.m. Reservations are re- Sunday, 11 a.m. – Sunday quired for groups of four or more; call School (Sept. – June only) 696-4778. Fort DeRussy Chapel PARC is open to all active and retired 836-4599 military, members of the Reserve and Na- • Catholic tional Guard, and active and retired De- Saturday, 5 p.m. – Mass in Chapel (May–Aug.) partment of Defense civilian employees, Saturday, 6 p.m. – Mass on including Coast Guard, family members Beach • Protestant and sponsored guests. Sunday, 9 a.m. – Worship Service • Buddhist 25 / Saturday 1st Sunday, 1 p.m. Pacific Handcrafts Excursion — Ride along to the best craft sale on the island, Fort Shafter Chapel April 25, 9 a.m., at Thomas Square, Hon- 836-4599 olulu. Spend a day checking out the sites Julie Ariola | U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii • Contemporary Protestant and the best crafts around. Sunday, 9 a.m.–“The Wave” Seating is limited, and registration is Floating along Worship required. Call 655-4202. Helemano (HMR) Chapel HELEMANO MILITARY RESERVATION — Children reach for bubbles along the parade route at the Child 653-0703 Teen Dance Club — Enjoy dancing Development Center's Month of the Military Child (MOMC) parade, here, April 16. Escorted by the U.S. Army • Contemporary Protestant and need a place to let loose? Stop by the Garrison-Hawaii military police and fire department, more than 175 children and parents marched to patriotic Sunday, 9 a.m. – Bible Study Teen Dance Party, April 25, noon-4 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. – Worship songs, blew bubbles and had fun celebrating the military's smallest heroes. Service & Children’s Church at Dave & Buster’s, Ward Center, for ages 13-17. Make new friends and have fun Main Post Chapel 655-9307 Hawaiian plants, April 29, 5-6:30 p.m., at and riders must have a ticket to board the class will meet each Tuesday for eight with current ones. Cover charge is $10 the Sgt. Yano Library, Schofield Barracks. party bus. sessions. Cost is $225 and includes all • Catholic with a valid ID. Call 833-0920 or 389- Sunday, 9 a.m. – CCD & RCIA This seminar will be presented by The bus is also scheduled to run, May supplies and tools needed. Call 655-4202. 9144. Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – Mass Shirley Black Gerum, an ethnobotony in- • Collective Protestant 15 and 29, June 12 and 26, and July 17 Sunday, 9 a.m. – Worship structor at Chaminade University. She and 31. Call 655-9971/438-1985. Cinco de Mayo — Celebrate Cinco de Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – Sunday 28 / Tuesday will begin with a walking tour outside the Mayo at the Tropics, Schofield Barracks, School Mousercise with Mickey • Gospel — Mouse library to help attendees learn to recog- May 5. Enjoy “Fiesta Hour” with specials around with Mickey and friends during a 4 / Monday Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – Sunday nize harmful plants. Call 655-8002. Newborn Care I and II starting at 4 p.m. Great food, hilarious School mousercise aerobic routine, April 28, — Taking Sunday, noon – Worship care of a newborn for the first time can be contests, entertainment and more. Re- Service 6:30-7:30 a.m., at the Fort Shafter gym- serve a spot for this great party today. Call nasium. The 30-minute physical train- scary. From holding, to diapering and MPC Annex, Building 791 May bathing, come learn the basics of newborn 655-5698. ing (PT) event will be followed by a con- • Chalice Circle tinental breakfast. Bring a gym towel. care to make the early months special Tuesday, 7 p.m. 1 / Friday for you and your baby. This class is a two- 6 / Wednesday • Islamic Prayers and Study Photographs will be available for Blue ITR Expo — See everything Family part series that provides tips about Pottery Wheel Throwing — Schofield Friday, 1 p.m. Star Card holders and their children. Call and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Barracks’ Arts and Crafts Center is offer- • Buddhist 655-6465. newborn care. 4th Sunday, 1 p.m. (FMWR) and the wonderful state of •Newborn Care I is May 4, 9-11 a.m., ing pottery wheel classes starting May 6. Hawaii have to offer at an Information, Soldiers Chapel Sgt. Yano Library, Schofield Barracks, The class will meet each Wednesday from Trauma in the Unit — The Army Ticketing and Registration (ITR) Expo, and May 5, 9-11 a.m., Aliamanu Military 6-8 p.m. for four sessions. Cost is $60 and • Catholic Community Service (ACS) Mobilization May 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Schofield Bar- Friday–Saturday, noon – Reservation (AMR) community center. includes supplies. Call 655-4202. Adoration and Deployment office will be offering racks Main Exchange. •Newborn Care II is May 11, 9-11 a.m., • Liturgical “Trauma in the Unit” training for all fam- Dozens of representatives from island Sunday, 9:30 a.m.– Worship ily readiness group leaders, family readi- Sgt. Yano Library, and May 12, 9-11 a.m., attractions and FMWR programs will be Tripler AMC Chapel ness support assistants and command- at AMR community center. Call 655- on hand to answer questions and provide Ongoing 433-5727 ers, April 28, 9-10 a.m., Classroom 2, recreation and leisure information. Call 4227. ACS, Schofield Barracks. 655-9971. Auto Storage Rental Special — For • Catholic Parenting Class Sunday, 11 a.m. – Mass This training is designed to help spouse — Be a successful a limited time only, rent a metal storage Monday–Friday, 12 p.m. – Mass leaders support survivors after the loss of parent with the help of the Family Advo- Saturday, 5 p.m. – Mass Family Fun Fridays — Family Fun shed at the Schofield Barracks or Fort • Protestant a loved one. Call 655-4354/4368. Friday is back at the Tropics Recreation cacy Prevention team. Participate in the Shafter Auto Skills Centers for only $40 Sunday, 9 a.m. – Worship Center, May 1, 6 p.m. with free Papa 1-2-3 Magic Parenting class, May 4, 9-11 for the entire length of your rental. Service a.m., at Army Community Service, 29 / Wednesday John’s pizza, games and contests the Call 655-9368 or 438-9402. Wheeler Chapel 656-4481 Facebook Training — Army Commu- whole family can enjoy. Check out Nin- Schofield Barracks, and May 11, 9-11a.m., at Aliamanu Military Reservation commu- • Catholic nity Service will hold a Facebook train- tendo Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360 games, or Island Tour — Want to discover Oahu? Saturday, 5 p.m. – Mass ing class, April 29, 1 p.m., at Army Com- play a game of pool, darts, air hockey, nity center. A free island tour, designed to familiarize • Collective Protestant Learn new ways to effectively deal Sunday, 9 a.m. – Worship munity Service, Schofield Barracks, table tennis, beach volleyball and much all newly arrived Soldiers and family Sunday, 9 a.m. – Sunday Classroom 2. more. Call 655-5698. with a child’s behavior, improve com- members, is held every Tuesday, and the School Family readiness group leaders and munication, and build self esteem. To second and fourth Wednesday of the family readiness support assistants are Waikiki Party Bus — The Army bus register, call 655-0596. month, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The tour will orient invited to learn how to use Facebook rides again, May 1, 9 p.m.-4 a.m. The you to the Hawaiian culture and cus- within Army regulations. Call 655- bus will pick up riders on Schofield Bar- 5 / Tuesday toms, language, installation and various 4354/4368. racks and Fort Shafter and take them Make Your Own Ukulele — Learn the points of interests. down to party in Waikiki, worry-free. fine Hawaiian art of ukulele making be- Tuesday tours depart from Schofield Poisonous Plants Seminar — Attend Free tickets are available at Informa- ginning May 5, 6-8 p.m., at the Schofield Barracks, and Wednesday tours depart a seminar on poisonous and harmful tion, Ticketing and Registration offices, Barracks Arts and Crafts woodshop. This from Fort Shafter. Call 655-4227. Call 624-2585 for movie pete for subsequent scholarships. TropicLightningCentennial.asp. cling efforts, go to www.garrison.hawaii. listings or go to aafes.com Instructions and application forms are army.mil, and click on “sustainability.” under reeltime movie listing. located at www.micorps.org. Applica- Share Your Experiences — April is tions must be postmarked no later than the Month of the Military Child. Children New Recycling Bin — Fort Shafter May 15. Late or incomplete applications ages 8-18 are encouraged to upload sto- Elementary School invites the commu- will be returned to the applicant without ries, pictures, videos or podcasts that de- nity to use its new recycling bin in front consideration. For details, call Sgt. Maj. scribe what it’s like to be a military child. of the school. Recycling benefits the en- Steven Kroll at 520-533-1174. To upload content and find more vironment, and all monetary proceeds Send announcements to events that celebrate the Month of the will benefit the school. [email protected]. Military Child, visit www.armymomc.org. The following items will be accepted Ongoing loosely, not in plastic bags: aluminum New Recycling Initiatives — Keep cans (rinsed), glass bottles and jars May Celebrate Centennial — Audio pod- unwanted metals and plastics out of (rinsed, lids removed), and plastic con- 1 / Friday casts highlighting the significance of 25 landfills by recycling old cellular phones. tainers (rinsed, lids removed.) Case Lot Sales — Commissary Case historical sites located on Schofield Bar- Proceeds generated from this initiative Please bag/box the following items Lot sales are scheduled to take place racks are now available to download at the will help fund environmental projects before depositing: newspapers (maga- islandwide in May. Stock up U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Web site. and Family and Morale, Welfare and zines and glossy inserts removed), cor- and save at these locations: Explore the history of Schofield Recreation events for the community. rugated cardboard (flattened), and white Schofield Barracks, May Barracks and celebrate its centen- Call 656-5411 or 864-1048 for a pick bond and colored bond paper. 15-16; Hickam Air Force nial. A variety of different up or drop off at the Environmental Di- HPU Registration Duplicity Base, May 15-17; Pearl formats are available to aug- vision offices, Building 105, 3rd floor, — Hawaii Pacific Harbor, May 22-23; Bar- ment a walking or driving Wheeler Army Airfield. University offers associate’s, bachelor’s (PG-13) ber's Point (Kalaeloa), May tour, such as WMV, MP3, The Army Recycling Center now ac- and master’s degree programs on military Friday, 7 p.m. 29-30; and Marine Corps Base M4V and AIFF. A tour cepts magazines, brochures, catalogues, posts for service and family members. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, May 1-2. brochure can be found at the Tropic and other glossy paper products for re- Contact HPU at the Schofield Bar- Check local store information for Lightning Museum. cycling. Items will be collected when racks Education Center at 687-7093 or hours of operation at www. Visit the podcast page at www. customers request a regular pick up. Tripler Education Center at 687-7036. commissaries.com. garrison.hawaii.army.mil/sites/podcasts/ To learn more about on-post recy- Visit www.hpu.edu/military. 15 / Friday Making the Grade — Students can MICA Scholarships — The Military cash in on the Army and Air Force Ex- Intelligence Corps Association (MICA) change Service’s (AAFES) “You Made Scholarship Program provides scholar- the Grade” program. This reward pro- ships for individuals pursuing under- gram is designed to recognize above- graduate degrees or technical certifica- average academic achievement. tions. Scholarships may be used for at- Qualifying students will receive a tendance at regionally accredited col- coupon booklet that includes free admis- Coraline sion to an AAFES Reel Time Theater, a leges, universities or state-approved vo- (PG) cational schools/technical institutions. complimentary slice of Anthony’s Pizza with drink and a free magazine, as well Saturday, 4 p.m. Applicants must be a current indi- Thursday, 7 p.m. vidual member of MICA or a family as other coupons. member of such and pursuing a first To be eligible for a booklet, students undergraduate (associate’s or bachelor’s) must present a valid military ID and Madea Goes to Jail degree or a technical certification. proof of an overall “B” or better average Applicants already possessing an un- to their local post exchange. (PG-13) dergraduate degree or seeking a gradu- Saturday, 7 p.m. Twitter ate degree are not eligible. Previous — Do you Twitter? Follow MICA scholarship recipients may com- the garrison at www.twitter.com/usaghi. For more information, call 656-3153. No shows on Mondays or Tuesdays. COMMUNITY HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY APRIL 24, 2009 | B-3 Blue Star Card holders learn to paddle like professionals Story and Photo by “Some things you are never sure you can do MOLLY HAYDEN until you try,” she said. Staff Writer “I’m really glad (Family and Morale, Welfare WAIANAE — Blue Star Card members grabbed and Recreation) offered this opportunity,” said paddles and stood next to large stand-up paddle- family member Kyle Meisner. “It gives us a chance boards at Pokai Bay Beach, April16, for a lesson to learn new things.” from the Schofield Barracks Outdoor Recreation “When my husband redeploys, I’ll be taking Center (ODR). him stand-up paddling,” said Meisner. The eight family members listened as Gerald For family member Jacqueline Lai, the art Vidal, recreation assistant, Martinez Physical Fit- of stand-up paddling was harder than it ness Center, Schofield Barracks, explained vari- looked. ous procedures and techniques for successful “It’s difficult, but a lot of fun,” said Lai. “I’m paddling. glad I tried it and will definitely be coming out With the sand balancing the boards beneath more.” them, each family member practiced knee posi- Family members practice techniques on Pokai Beach before attempting to paddle on the stand-up board Stand-up paddling is taking the world by tions, foot placement and stance, standing up and in the water. storm and is practiced in Hawaii, overseas and all paddle strokes. Launching the board, dismount- across the continental United States. ing and safety were also discussed. “Look at everyone,” said Pete Bautista, program front of them. A sea turtle poked his head out of Enthusiasts are using rivers, lakes and oceans “Don’t think about balancing; just do it,” said specialist, ODR, pointing from the shore. “They are the water and began to swim alongside family across the world for stand-up paddling, whether Rich Robinson, assistant manager for ODR, offer- all up and on their way. member Erica Wetzel. to ride the waves or enjoy a casual paddle session ing advice. “Use fluid motions.” “That took no time at all,” added Bautista, “Hawaii has so much to offer,” said Wetzel, “so across a steady stream. Family members then launched their boards smiling. many new things to try and experience. It’s great Stand-up paddling offers great exercise and an into a steady sea and practiced the techniques. Participants took several laps around the bay, to have this chance.” exhilarating experience on the water, according Within minutes, nearly all the participants were stopping to watch a pod of spinner dolphins Stand-up paddling was new for Wetzel, and her to Robinson. standing and paddling like the pros. flipping through the air approximately 10 feet in experience was a good one. “And it’s fun,” added Robinson.

April 25 / Saturday Sand Volleyball Tournament — Beach vol- Family and Morale, Welfare and Army Reservists, their adult fami- to be considered for the team, and leyball players are invited to participate in an Recreation is accepting entries for ly members, Department of De- entries must be received open 2-on-2 sand volleyball tournament, April the 2009 10-Mile Race Around fense, Department of the Army, by June 5, 4 p.m., at the 25, 8:30 a.m., at the Tropics, Schofield Bar- Wheeler, scheduled for June 13 at and Army & Air Force Exchange Health and Fitness Center, racks. 6:45 a.m. Service civilians working on an Schofield Barracks, or the Physical All military and civilian personnel are eligi- The race is the qualifying event Army installation. Fitness Center, Fort Shafter. ble. Cost is $10 entry per player. For more infor- for Soldiers wishing to represent The fastest times for the first Soldiers can purchase a T-shirt mation or to register, call Michael Smyrychyn- Team Army Hawaii. four male and first two female ac- for $10 or enter without a T-shirt ski at 438-1152. Additional tournament dates are It is open to active duty Sol- tive duty Soldiers will represent for free. scheduled for May 30, June 27, July 25, Aug. 29 diers, retired Soldiers, other military Team Army Hawaii. All other eligible runners can and Sept. 26. working or residing on an Army Soldiers are required to submit purchase a T-shirt for $18 or enter May installation, National Guardsmen, their commander’s authorization without a T-shirt for $8. 2 / Saturday Surfing Lessons — Learn to surf like the pros, or at least look the part, May 2, 7-10 a.m. Cost is $35 and all equipment and round-trip nonmembers. An adult must accom- Park, April 26, 4-6 p.m. the surrounding pineapple fields. The transportation from Schofield Barracks is in- pany children under 18. Hikers typ- Bring your child’s birth certificate top three male and female finishers cluded. Call 655-0143. ically meet at Iolani Palace, moun- and current medical card. Children in each age group receive medals, tainside. Visit www.htmclub.org. will be fitted for game jerseys on and all participants receive a T-shirt 3 / Sunday registration day. Registration costs and a pineapple. Virtual Bike Tour — Bicyclists can virtually Get Golf Ready — The Ko Olina $275. Register online through May 7 at cycle around Oahu during this competitive phys- Send sports announcements to Golf Club is hosting a free “Get Golf Download forms at www. www.active.com, (search “pineapple ical challenge beginning May 3, at the Helemano community@ Ready” family fun day, April 25, 9 leaguelineup.com/ wahiawa. E-mail run”) Costs $20. Call 477-6434. Military Reservation (HMR) Physical Fitness hawaiiarmyweekly.com. a.m.-2 p.m. Participate in clinics with wysl_ [email protected]. Center. Cycle at least 40 minutes a week for 8 PGA professionals, contests, keiki weeks to complete the full-circuit island bike tour 25 / Saturday activities, PGA hitting cage, equip- Ongoing Call 653-0719 for more information. Hike Oahu — Join the Hawaiian ment demonstrations and testing, May Trail & Mountain Club on a 3-mile free food and more. Visit www. ARC Swimming Classes — Reg- Adventure Biking — Enjoy an easy, family- novice hike to the Hamama Falls, koolinagolf.com. 9 / Saturday istration is now open for free Amer- friendly bike tour of the North Shore area, May April 25. Call coordinators Dayle and Wahiawa Pineapple 10K — Reg- ican Red Cross summer learn to swim 3, 7 a.m.-noon. Discover local “secrets,” Jacque Turner, 384-4821, or turner 26 / Sunday ister to take part in the 34th Annu- classes. Sessions are available for all including great beach locations along the North @hawaii.edu. Tackle Football Registration al 10K Pineapple Run, May 9, 7 a.m., ages and take place at Ala Moana Shore bike path. Save the date for this hike, too: — The Wahiawa Youth Sports starting at Kaala Elementary School, Beach Park, June and July. Register This novice biking activity is suitable for all •April 26, an 8-mile intermediate League will conduct Youth Tackle Mahele Street, Wahiawa. online at www.hawaiiredcross.org. ages. Cost is $15 plus an additional $5 for bike valley hike in Haauula. Football registration for children The 10K (6.2 mile) scenic loop Contact the Hawaii Red Cross at rental, if needed. Call 655-0143. A $2 donation is requested of ages 9-13 at the Wahiawa District takes runners through Wahiawa and 739-8179.