VOL.35 NO.13 | MARCH 31, 2006 INSIDE Leaders anticipate housing shortages JANINE LIND Property Management Director, Army Hawaii Family Housing SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — To best serve all our customers, it is important that everyone understands the Army Hawaii Family Housing (AHFH) hous- ing assignment policy. Seven-ton ‘fast With the upcoming deployment and new Soldiers arriving this summer in Hawaii, AHFH will do its best to ac- food restaurant’ commodate families. However, over the next few months, the current out- look indicates a shortage of housing in light on its feet the North Region, which includes Schofield Barracks, Wheeler Army Air Lighter, more efficient Field and Helemano Military Reserva- mobile combat kitchens tion. feed twice as To alleviate this issue, service mem- many Soldiers bers with duty stations at Schofield Barracks may be offered housing in A-9 our South Region, which includes Aliamanu Military Reservation (AMR), Tripler and Fort Shafter.

The April 4 Town Hall meeting at Schofield Barracks will ad- dresses housing issues.

All south communities are within a 30-minute drive to Schofield Barracks, which is an acceptable commute time for personnel traveling to work, ac- cording to the Joint Federal Travel Reg- ulation (JFTR). Should a service members decline a home offered in the South Region, their authorization for temporary housing allowance (TLA) will stop at midnight Jeremy S. Buddemeier | 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs the day before the home would have been available. Service members will then be responsible for their cost of Lending a Getting ready to rumble temporary accommodations until they find a permanent home off-post or ac- SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Spc. Jeremy Black (right) gives Pfc. Cody Johnson a taste of his right hook during sparring practice cept a home on-post. muddy hand at Martinez Physical Fitness Center, Tuesday afternoon. Both from C Company, 1-14th Infantry, the boxers are training for the Basic allowance for housing (BAH), Lightning Rumble IV boxing and combatives competition, which will be held April 10–13 at Schofield Barracks. which is available upon in-processing Swamp Romp in Hawaii, may assist service members with their expenses. competitors meet their mud-and-muck match B-1 Army Pacific to require CAC logon Web-based ICE allows BILL MCPHERSON The USARPAC deputy the Army civil- users to give feedback U.S. Army, Pacific, G-6 Public Affairs commanding general, in ians, contrac- coordination with the In- tors and others). FORT SHAFTER — All 20,000 in http://ice.disa.mil and then stallation Management Procedures for Service providers complete one of the comment Army Pacific users of unclassified Agency–Pacific Director, other users, in- tailor improvements cards. e-mail and the Non-secure Internet mandated that Army Pa- cluding retirees, Input is welcome about any Protocol Router Network (NIPR- cific’s initiative be com- family members, to customer needs service, facility or program on NET) will soon need to use their pleted by June 15. multi-role indi- the installation. Major areas common access card (CAC) to lo- In addition, by April viduals and re- KATHY PRICE include administration, commu- gon to the Pacific LandWarNet, 15, all users will digi- mote access Morale, Welfare and Recreation nications, dining, education, according to U.S. Army Pacific tally sign all official e- users are being SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — In- facility management, health, (USARPAC) network operations of- mail, and then digitally developed for teractive Customer Eval- housing, operational ficials. encrypt e-mail contain- later implemen- uation, or ICE, is a support, recre- This security initiative, known as ing sensitive but un- tation. Web-based cus- ation, safety and CAC Cryptographic Logon (CCL), classified information Installation Di- tomer evaluation security, shop- (for example, “for offi- rectorates of In- program that was mandated by the Department ping, travel and cial use only” information or in- formation Management (DOIMs) gives leaders instan- of Defense’s Joint Task transportation. formation protected by the Priva- will be managing this project for taneous feedback. Force–Global Network Operations The ICE program was cy Act of 1974). units in Alaska, Hawaii, Japan and The program allows cus- Build it, skaters for all services to comply with by implemented for the Army in The initial mandate applies only Okinawa, explained Maj. Kelly tomers to express their opinions summer. The Army’s chief infor- Hawaii in March 2002. Since to individuals who possess the CAC Knitter, chief operations officer for and suggestions for improve- mation officer at G-6 directed that then, more than 42,596 customer will come Army networks comply by June (active and reserve component ment. To do so, customers simply 30. service members, Department of SEE CAC, A-10 log onto the Internet and type SEE ICE, A-4 AMR community, Army Family Housing team up to construct skate park Women’s History Month punctuated by first woman JAG general B-3 Salute to military ers; it was the 25th Infantry Divi- Pietsch began her speech by describing as their brothers to serve this Nation." sion’s celebration of Women’s His- the scope of the war on terror and changes Pietsch quoted Lt. Dawn Halfaker, who women event caps tory Month. to the American military and the American lost her right arm to a rocket-propelled This issue month’s celebrations Hosted by Combat Aviation way of life that have happened since Sept. grenade attack in Iraq. “‘Women in combat Brigade (CAB) in conjunction 11, 2001. is not really an issue,’ she said. ‘It is hap- PMO Corner A-2 DONNA KLAPAKIS with the Equal Opportunity Office, “ … Something is happening that has not pening.’” Staff Writer the March 23 function headlined happened before in our history. For the first Pietsch emphasized that she only wanted Deployment Series A-3 Brig. Gen. Coral Wong Pietsch, time in American history, a substantial to make sure that women are also recog- SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — U.S. Army Reserve, the first number of American military participating nized for their achievements. News Briefs A-6 The Tropics ballroom held an Pietsch Asian-American woman general in this war are women, in part because the “My purpose is not to idealize women Community B-2 event that attracted a full crowd in the Army, and the first front lines of this war can be anywhere, in or to minimize the contributions of our composed of 90 percent men, last woman general in the 230-year history part because women themselves want to brothers. On the contrary, learning about MWR Sports B-4 week. The occasion was not a sports night of the U.S. Judge Advocates General contribute, in part because women feel that or a visit by the Dallas Cowboys cheerlead- Corps. they have as much a right and an obligation SEE WOMEN, A-9 A-2 | MARCH 31, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS & COMMENTARY We want to Provost Marshal Corner hear from you... The Hawaii Army Weekly welcomes articles from Army or- ganizations, announcements from Incidents include domestic abuse, thievery the general public about communi- ty events of interest to the military (Editor’s Note: Information is this column of alcohol were reported off-post, resulting and removed a checkbook. crime prevention techniques that will be in community, and letters and com- mentaries. is general in nature and a roll up of inci- in the apprehension of five Soldiers. Six cases of damage to private property my next PMO Corner, April 14. If you have newsworthy ideas or dents as they are reported to the Military were reported, five at Schofield Barracks stories you’d like to write, Police during the time frames stated.) Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii and one at HMR. All were to privately Safety and Prevention Tips coordinate with the managing Two cases of larceny of private property owned vehicles. Beware! A sow with piglets was spotted in editor at 655-4816, or e-mail COL. JACQUELINE CUMBO were reported. An unsecured personal cell One Soldier was apprehended for DUI the tall grass around 136 Kikaweo, Schofield editor@hawaiiarmyweek ly.com. Provost Marshall, 25th Infantry Division phone was stolen in AMR; while at Po- during the time frame. His blood alcohol The editorial deadline for hakuloa training Area (PTA), a personal Barracks, and at the front gate of HMR Crime data provided is to make Soldiers content was three times over the legal lim- articles and announcements is the digital camera with housing. Sows are very territorial and pro- and family members aware of trends that it. Friday prior to Friday publications. two memory cards was tective of their young, so do not try to feed Prior coordination is mandatory. may be developing in or around their com- stolen from a service or pet them. Articles must be text or Word munity. The Provost Marshal Office (PMO) Hot Topic of the Week member’s assault pack If you spot these sows, immediately leave files with complete information, no uses this data to direct patrol activities de- located inside a tactical Nationwide, the crime of identity theft is the area and call 655-5555. Also, if you abbreviations; accompanying signed to apprehend offenders and eliminate vehicle. on the increase. It can become a significant see anyone tampering with animal control photographs must be digital, high these occurrences. resolution, jpeg files with captions PTA also logged one problem for our military community by traps, also call 655-5555 or 655-7114 to In our joint fight against crime, PMO and bylines. case of larceny of gov- aiding someone with nefarious intentions report these incidents. asks that you use this information and take The Hawaii Army Weekly is an ernment property. A who is unauthorized access to our installa- proactive measures to avoid being a victim. authorized newspaper and is radio-mounting base tions. Lost and Found published in the interest of the U.S. Report suspicious activity to the Military Po- was stolen from inside Cumbo Victims of ID theft are people whose iden- Army community in Hawaii. lice at Fort Shafter, 438-7114; at Schofield The following items were found and are a tactical vehicle while tity has been fraudulently assumed by an- All editorial content of the Hawaii Barracks, 655-7114, or dial 911 for emer- it was parked inside a motor pool. other with the intent to obtain credit, goods as yet unclaimed at PMO. If you believe Army Weekly is the gencies. the items listed are yours, report to the ev- responsibility of the U.S. Army, or services without the victim’s consent. No financial loss is necessary. idence custodian at the Schofield Barracks Hawaii Public Affairs Office, Crime statistics from March 1–15 Schofield Barracks Schofield Barracks, Hawaii 96857. The Schofield Barracks PMO reported a ID theft includes the criminal assumption PMO with a full description of the items to Contents of the Hawaii Army Fort Shafter and south areas total of 32 cases during this period. They in- of someone’s name, address, credit card in- claim them. Weekly are not necessarily the The Fort Shafter PMO reported a total of cluded five separate shoplifting crimes from formation, driver’s license, social security Items include a dagger, two silver axes, a official views of, or endorsed by, 16 cases during this period. They included the Schofield exchange. Four Soldiers and number and other personal data. Criminals sword, a gold ring, a golf bag, a wallet with the U.S. Government or the Depart- four domestic assault cases, two of which one family member were apprehended after use this information to impersonate their currency, a keychain, pictures, keys, a pis- ment of the Army. victims, spending as much money as they tol, a debit card, four cell phones, a fishing The Hawaii Army Weekly took place at Aliamanu Military Reservation trying to remove the following items: a is printed by The Honolulu Adver- (AMR), one at Fort Shafter and one that USB memory stick, a plastic bottle, sun- can, in as short a time frame as possible, be- pole, two gun replicas and a bicycle. tiser, a private firm in no way occurred off-post in Waipahu, which was re- glasses, lip liner, mascara, lip gloss, nail fore moving on to impersonate someone connected with the U.S. Govern- ported while the victim was at Tripler Army lacquer, two computer video games and else. Traffic Statistics ment, under exclusive written agree- one pair of boots. Victims are often left with a bad credit re- Medical Center (TAMC). These cases result- Traffic safety is a constant concern for ment with the U.S. Army, Hawaii. A total of 21 larcenies occurred in the port and must spend months and even years ed in the apprehension of three service everyone. Please be aware that what we do The Hawaii Army Weekly is members and one family member spouse. Schofield Barracks area: 12 from Schofield regaining their financial health. In the mean- while operating a motor vehicle can result published weekly using the offset Three instances of damage to privately Barracks proper, two from Wheeler Army time, victims have difficulty writing checks, method of reproduction and has a with dire consequences for ourselves and owned vehicles (POVs) were reported at Air Field and seven on Helemano Military obtaining loans, renting apartments and printed circulation of 15,300. others. AMR; damage consisted of scratches and Reservation (HMR). even getting hired. Everything advertised in this pub- Here is a count of some of the traffic ci- dents. Five of the larcenies on Schofield Barracks Stealing wallets used to be the best way lication shall be made available for tations that were written on post: purchase, use or patronage One incident of indecent exposure took took place in housing, one in other areas and identity thieves could obtain credit card without regard to race, color, place at Fort DeRussy where an intoxicated six in troop areas. Items stolen were car numbers and other pieces of identification. •Expired registration, 40 religion, sex, national origin, age, service member was apprehended after run- DVD systems and DVDs, compact disc play- Now, more sophisticated means are com- •Expired safety, 52 marital status, physical handicap, ning naked across the Saratoga parking lot. ers, speaker systems, bicycles, a camcorder, monly used: •Driving without a driver’s license, 11 political affiliation, or any other non- There were four cases of harassment re- cash, a credit card, checks, CDs and com- •Accessing your credit reports fraudu- •Driving without insurance, 27 merit factor of the purchaser, user or ported: two at Fort Shafter and one each at puter systems. lently, by posing as an employer, loan •Speeding, 59 patron. •DUI-alcohol related, 1 The appearance of advertising AMR and TAMC. These cases resulted from Three larcenies were of unsecured officer or landlord and then ordering a in this publication, including one harassing phone call and various ver- property. In these cases, two Soldiers were copy; •Seatbelt violations, 6 inserts and supplements, does not bal disputes involving family member apprehended, one after he stole another •Stealing mail from your mailbox to ob- •Parking violations, 69 constitute endorsement by the spouses and juveniles. Soldier’s unsecured credit card and tain newly issued credit cards, bank and •Stop sign violations, 4 Department of the Army, or The Fort DeRussy recorded one incident where made more than $800 in purchases. The credit card statements, preapproved credit PMO is stepping up enforcement of seat- Honolulu Advertiser, of the firms, a subject male failed to pay a parking fee. other Soldier was apprehended after offers, or tax information; and belt, safety inspection, registration and ve- products or services advertised. He tailgated another vehicle that was exit- he stole, forged and cashed checks from •Dumpster-diving in your trash contain- hicle insurance checks. Make sure that yours ing the Saratoga parking lot and then fled the unsecured checkbook of another ers for discarded credit card and loan ap- are all current. the area. He was apprehended later. Soldier. In addition, two civilians were plications. Help us to increase traffic safety by obey- Five cases of driving under the influence apprehended after they entered a quarters You can protect yourself by following ing the law.

Commander Maj. Gen. Benjamin R. Mixon LIGHTNING SPIRIT Getting it straight: Public Affairs Officer News briefs, page A-3 of the March 24th Hawaii Army Lt. Col. Mike Donnelly Weekly, reported that the Fort Shafter main gate will close Deputy Public Affairs Officer How do you like your coffee? Lukewarm? for an exercise April 13. The gate will now remain open. Troy Griffin CHAPLAIN (CAPT.) TIM O’DONALD ness of this position. Command Information Officer 2nd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, Chaplain Have you ever noticed that the Ed Aber-Song, drivers who drive slower than you “I like my coffee on the cold side of [email protected] on the highway don’t know how warm.” 2 days since to drive, and those who drive Managing Editor This statement may sound like a faster than you are id- Aiko Rose Brum, new country music hit to you, but iots? That is what the [email protected] this is an actual comment someone last fatal moderate position is Assistant Editors recently said to me in an offhand like. Jeremy S. Buddemeier, way, to sum up his view of the perfect It is not a logically accident [email protected] cup of joe. defensible position to Sgt. Tyrone Marshall, Isn’t the statement also a befitting hold for this simple rea- Soldiers, as your daily description of how we like our life? [email protected] son. The person who reminder to be safe, place a Something about extremes makes us holds a moderate position “red dot” on your wristwatch. Photojournalists Remember, a division train- uncomfortable. This age is the age of is in charge of determining Joy Boisselle the moderate. ing holiday will be awarded for where on the spectrum they fit. the first 100 consecutive days Donna Klapakis, But what exactly is a moderate Therefore, it is very easy to slide the same with no accidental fatalities. [email protected] anyway? scale, one way or the other, to ensure time cautioning against too firm a Christa B. Thomas, On the surface it appears to be a that he or she is in the middle. commitment to another. [email protected] very tenable position to hold. It is As people of faith, we need to be God told them unequivocally to As of 3/29/06 Be safe. Tropic Lightning! Spc. Daniel Bearl the preferred stance of academia. It careful not to fall into the trap of be- “choose sides.” Commit to one way of demonstrates a thoughtful approach Pfc. Durwood Blackmon ing a spiritual chameleon. One of the life or the other, but commit, God that is neither too radical nor too of- Pfc. Kyndal Hernandez sternest warnings that Christ gave to says. fensive to people. a church was to avoid this behavior. Your physical dexterity aside, if Pfc. Bryanna Poulin It is the well thought-out non-com- “I know your works, that you are you straddle any fence long enough, Pfc. Carlee Ross mitment of a scholar as he milks his neither cold nor hot: I wish that you you will get splinters. Did you know? Layout chin in deep thought and expresses in were either cold or hot. But, because In this age of relativism and polit- Leah Mayo big words, “I am taking the middle of you are lukewarm, I will spew you out ical correctness, it is the call of peo- •Unit commanders may a conduct counseling or a Advertising: 525-7654 the road position on this issue.” of my mouth” (Revelation 3: 15). ple of faith to stand upon what they driving improvement interview with any person who ac- quires more than six but less than 12 points within 12 Editorial Office: 655-4816/8728 Nevertheless, a moderate in actu- What does this verse mean? Simply believe. You may lose cool points months. Fax: 655-9290 ality is someone who will not commit that people of faith should choose with the world at large, and be to a position one way or another, for sides and stop straddling the fence. frowned upon by the sensitivity po- Address: fear of either offending someone else The church at Laodicea mentioned lice, but you will be modeling what it •An active-duty Soldier may be referred to an alcohol or drug tratment facility in all cases in which alcohol or Public Affairs Office or having to stand upon and defend above was a moderate church. As is- means to “take up your cross and other drugs are considered a contributing factor in a traf- Bldg. 580, Stop 215 sues arose in the early church, the his or her position. With this stance, follow Him” (Matthew 16:24). fic citation, incident or accident? Schofield Barracks, HI 96857 he or she can blend into any envi- Laodiceans were the group that es- The next time you “wake up and Web Site: ronment. You see, the moderate po- poused acceptance. They were the smell the coffee” on an issue, ask •Six points are assessed against driving privileges for http://www.25idl.army.mil/haw.asp sition is … comfortable. church that would warn about go- yourself this question: “Is this coffee blood alcohol content between .05 and .08 percent. Allow me to illustrate the fruitless- ing too far on an issue while at the on the cold side of warm?”

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Pfc. Xanthin Julie Moore Robert Spc. Deontra Carolyne Santes Luptak Family Member Hartsfield Turner Kasprzak 66th Engineers Retired Chief HHC, 2nd Brigade Family Member Combat Engineer Warrant Officer Infantry DEPLOYMENT HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY MARCH 31, 2006 | A-3 Iraqi culture awareness preps Soldiers for deployment Deploying Soldiers study letter individually before moving on to ac- tual phases. Iraqi history, geography To compliment the practice, instructors provide phrase books and audio compact Story and Photo by discs from the Defense Language Institute SPC. DANIEL BEARL Foreign Language Center. Staff Writer Soldiers in the class then receive com- SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Marhaba. mon greetings for everyday conversation Es-salam alaikum. Sabah al-khair. Ahlan and probable responses. The Soldiers prac- wa sahlan. tice dialogue by pairing up and convers- For many Soldiers, the above phrases ing with one another. may seem incomprehensible, but Soldiers Beyond this method, Soldiers are taught going through Iraqi language and Cul- how to say numbers, tell time, ask about tural Awareness classes at the Education things, conduct a search and even haggle Center here will recognize them as polite over prices. Arabic greetings. When learning to conduct searches The five-day course places Soldiers in a of people, vehicles and homes, Soldiers classroom headed by a native Iraqi who get up and role-play scenarios in front instructs them on useful Arabic phrases and pronunciation, as well as Iraqi cus- of the rest of the class to practice toms and history. and demonstrate the proper dialogue in- The class is intended to be an intensive volved. crash course to prepare Soldiers for pos- Besides language, course instructors sible encounters when deployed to Iraq. give students a well of information Soldiers in the class are taught the Iraqi on Iraq’s long history, starting with the dialect, a slang dialect with words and city of Ur on the banks of the Euphrates phrases reaching back thousands of years, and the origins of Western civilization Dr. Kashami Alrakabi, one of the instruc- through the 20th Century and into the tors, explained to students in one of his 21st. classes. Additionally, Soldiers are receiving The language instruction begins the instruction on the country’s regions Arabic alphabet. In the classroom, stu- Ali Abueisa, an Arabic and culture instructor, lectures a class on common Arabic commands used in Iraq. Abueisa is one of many and tribes, its varied religions, and other dents practice the pronunciation of each native Arabic speakers who has been brought to Schofield Barracks to prepare Soldiers for Iraq's culture and language. important cultural considerations. Soldiers and families can help maintain operational security SPC. DANIEL BEARL tions and movements can take Staff Writer small bits of seemingly unimpor- Critical Information tant information and piece them The words “operational security” together to create a larger picture may bring images of secretive in- Critical information is not that compromises U.S. Army op- telligence officers carefully guard- classified, but can still jeopard- erations, Pham said. ing crucial information from the ize an operation if it falls into One dangerous area is the In- enemy, but protecting mission- the wrong hands. ternet. critical data is a task that falls on Critical information includes: E-mails can be intercepted and - Details of deployment and every Soldier. read by third parties, possibly caus- Soldiers and their families re-deployment operations and ing a violation of security. schedules should practice operational security Web logs, or blogs, also pose a every day, in garrison, on deploy- - Details of future operations security threat, said Pham. including units, locations, time- ment and at home, said Maj. Alex The major problem posed by lines and activities V. Pham, 25th Infantry Division’s blogs is that anyone can read - Movement of key personnel operational security officer. them, Pham said. Also, anony- - Force protection measures It is especially important for Sol- mous Internet users may pose as a diers’ families to learn and under- service member and contact Sol- - Rules of engagement stand operational security meas- - Details of combat equip- diers who run blogs seeking to Staff Sgt. Manuel Torres l 17th Public Affairs Detachment ures. Spouses and children are par- gain their trust and information ment capabilities and vulnera- ticularly vulnerable to unwitting- about their units’ operations. bilities ly giving away mission-damaging The 25th ID is working on spe- - Information about impro- Earning the Combat Action Badge information while Soldiers are on cific operational security guide- vised explosive devices and deployment, Pham said. lines for Soldiers in theater and at countermeasures Three Soldiers in 125th Finance Battalion The in /out processing section of the battal- Soldiers and their families home, and every Soldier should - Details of information sys- are awarded the Combat Action Badge by ion also earned a Certificate of Achievement for should avoid disclosing informa- receive operational security train- tem vulnerabilities Brig. Gen. Francis J. Wiercinski (left), assistant obtaining a “commendable” evaluation on a tion about their units’ numbers, ing before deploying, Pham said. - Information on tactics, 25th Infantry Division commander (support), at recent compliance review conducted by the De- locations and movements to out- Additional operational security techniques and procedures used Schofield Barracks, March 24. fense Finance and Accounting Service. side individuals. information can be found at in theater Spc. Mia Pacheco (right), Sgt. Miriam Cruz Upon receiving the award, Command Even unclassified information, http://25id.pac.army.mil/C1/OPSEC - Discussion of success and and Sgt. 1st Class Jack Buchanan of Detachment Sgt. Maj. Josie B. Rossi of the 125th Finance such as flight itineraries, can be /default.aspx. failure of past operations in- A were awarded the badge for enduring nu- said the efforts of the entire section ensured damaging if they fall into the (Editor’s Note: More on Soldiers’ cluding terrorist activities merous close counter rocket attacks at Forward all military personnel received their active wrong hands. use of e-mail in theater will be - Photos of casualties both Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan from June duty pay entitlements accurately and Enemies seeking to gather in- provided in future issues of the friendly and adversary 2004 to March 2005. in a timely fashion. telligence about U.S. Army loca- Hawaii Army Weekly.) A-4 | MARCH 31, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS Legal chief offers advice for deploying Soldiers JEREMY S. BUDDEMEIER name, his wife cannot register it for him. Soldiers will have the ability to grant Benefits of having a will Assistant Editor He gives her specific power of attorney to powers of attorney when they are de- No appointment is necessary. reregister the car for him. ployed, if necessary. However, plan ahead The benefits of having a will are nu- SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — The Office of merous. Wills allow individuals to do the Most services can be completed Legal Assistance can help advise deploy- Other types of special powers of at- and allow ample time for the documents on a walk-in basis. Soldiers torney: As a separate precaution, Sol- to reach Hawaii from the Middle East. following: ing Soldiers and their families on powers • Decide how assets will be distributed should bring their military ID of attorney, wills and notaries. diers may also grant a friend or neighbor a “temporary guardianship” sta- Wills • Appoint a guardian for children and and the full names of persons tus. The temporary guardianship status executor of the will, rather than letting the they intend to place in their Power of Attorney A will is a legal document that pro- allows the friend or neighbor to decide state decide will or to whom they wish to A power of attorney is a legal document vides direction to the court of how a per- medical care or educational needs for a • Give property or SGLI benefits to that gives one person the ability to act on son’s assets should be distributed after he grant power of attorney. child in the event that something happens children under age 18 (rather than behalf of another person. There are two or she dies. Soldiers will probably need a Call 655-8607 or 8608 for to the non-deployed parent. requiring a lawyer to create a separate types of powers of attorney: general and will if they are: trust for the assets until the child is an more information. special. When deciding whether a person needs to issue a general or specific power of at- adult, which can be costly) General: Gives a person vague permis- • Married or divorced torney, consider the following: sions to buy or sell, obtain credit, move, • Have children Soldiers should note that Service in a persistent vegetative state or whose realign finances, and more. General pow- • Own a home or real estate. Step 1 Member’s Group Life Insurance (SGLI) condition has no reasonable hope of re- ers of attorney are vague and should only is not controlled by a person’s covery. be granted to a trustworthy individual Identify the issues when the power of In contrast, a will might not be neces- will. So, Soldiers should ensure their ben- A living will is a person’s advanced like a wife or husband because potential attorney might be necessary. sary for single Soldiers who don’t have eficiaries are updated prior to deploy- permission to remove life support servic- for abuse exists. many possessions and intend to give ment. es if those services are only going to pro- For example, if a Soldier gave a gener- Step 2 everything to their parents when they die. In addition, if Soldiers are newly mar- long the dying process. al power of attorney to a friend to take Decide on the type. ried or divorced, they will want to update A living will can be set up concurrent- care of his or her car, that friend could sell General: For wives, husbands or a very “Not everyone needs a will.” the following: ly with a regular will. the Soldier’s car and the Soldier would not trustworthy individual. • Emergency data card have legal recourse since he or she gave Special: Any other trustworthy indi- Capt. Troy Wallace, • Will Notaries the person the power, legally, to act in his vidual. Chief of Legal Assistance • Power of Attorney or her stead. • SGLI A notary is used with most legal and of- Special: Gives a person permission to The Bottom Line ficial documents; it makes a bill of sale act in another person’s stead for a speci- The Army will ship all the person’s pos- Living Wills more authentic and more robust in legal fied reason. Example: Sgt. Green will de- Having a trustworthy representative is sessions to the next-of-kin, so having a proceedings. ploy this year and realizes his car will key in either case. If a general power of at- will that directs those same actions might A living will is not the same as a The Office of Legal Assistance provides need to be reregistered for his wife to torney is not required, do not grant some- be redundant. In the end, it is a personal regular will. A living will applies to services for: active duty, reservists on ac- legally drive it. Since the car is in his one that privilege. decision to have a will or not. personnel whose injuries place them tive duty, retirees and family members.

ICE: Positive input to providers First makes a difference, improves morale salute CONTINUED FROM A-1 making our job easier. … ICE • New shower curtains have makes it easier to communicate been installed at Richardson First Lt. Barbara L. comment cards have been re- with and respond to customers Pool, Schofield Barracks. Pennicooke returns salutes ceived with an overall customer and is effective …” • The MP Battalion has added for the first time as an officer satisfaction rating of 90 percent. Veterinary Services: “ICE more guards to all gates to after her commissioning According to Sandy Kawahara, comments have helped us keep ensure a smoother flow of ceremony held at 25th ICE program administrator, focused on customer service and traffic while still maintain- Infantry Division “Installation service providers allows us to know what our ing security requirements. Headquarters on Schofield and managers are listening to clients like/dislike. It can be frus- • Two handicap parking stalls Barracks March 23. customer input and use the trating when there are things that and a third stall have been re- feedback to continuously review you cannot fix, but at least it located to flat areas at the and improve their services. The gives us a way to communicate Nagorski Golf Course. Previ- goal is satisfied customers,” she with the client.” ous handicap stalls were on a said. “And everyone wants to do Child Youth Services, Family hill so steep that it was im- a good job. Child Care: “ICE comments have possible to keep a driver’s | 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs “Meeting or exceeding cus- encouraged us to be more aware door open when exiting ve- Donna Klapakis tomer expectations is a critical of the customers and to provide hicles. element in being successful,” the best customer service possible • The Tripler Army Medical Kawahara emphasized. at all times.” Center Library now boasts an A secondary benefit of the ICE BOSS: “[The ICE program is] after-hours book drop by the program is its impact on staff positive. It keeps the management library entrance. morale. on top of taking care of employ- • Tropic Lightning Museum in- “The majority of comments ees and customers.” stalled directional signage, so are extremely positive and this, Improvements made visitors have an easier time in turn, has a positive effect finding the museum. on the workforce,” said Kawa- possible by ICE • Army Community Service has hara. made adjustments to train- Customers can also use the • The Fort Shafter Physical Fitness Center has installed ing and presentations such system to recognize individuals a new pegboard in the as providing more informa- that provided exceptional basketball court area for tion pertaining to single Sol- customer service. Comments upper body strength train- diers, being available on have been received from the ing. weekends, and keeping brief- workforce about the Defense • The Schofield Barracks Vet ings to under one hour. Commissary Agency, Veterinary Clinic will continue its Tues- Army, Hawaii, patrons and Services and the Better Opportu- day walk-in clinic for peo- employees are asked to spread nities for Single Soldiers program, ple who cannot get an ap- the word to their coworkers, to name a few. pointment. New procedures friends and family members about Sample ICE comments were implemented to never using the ICE program. All are turn off phones and check invited to tell the command how DECA: “ICE is working for answering machine messages it is doing. DECA. The direct communication and respond to customers If you have any questions con- from the customers to us is daily. cerning ICE, call 656-0078. NEWS HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY MARCH 31, 2006 | A-5 Medical program extends health care through Pacific USS Juneau, Tripler team self for the minor ailments they had. Cor- doni took a picture with the family before complete string of medical they left, a picture he plans to treasure. projects in Balikatan ‘06 “Even though your time with the pa- tients is relatively short, the bonds you PETTY OFFICER 3RD CLASS ADAM R. COLE gain with them feel as if they’re everlast- Task Force 76 Public Affairs ing,” said Cordoni. JOLO, Philippines — U.S. Army and The name Exercise Balikatan derives Navy teams completed the final medical from the Filipino word balikatan, which civil action projects (MEDCAP) on the is- means, “shouldering the load to together.” land of Jolo, Republic of the Philippines, This was clearly visible during the MED- March 2 as part of Exercise Balikatan 06. CAP projects as the U.S. and AFP worked Twenty-four members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) joined 27 side by side to help patients. U.S. medical personnel to conduct seven That sharing, said Crudo, was a major civil assistance projects in three different factor in helping the number of patients locations on the island: Panamao, Jolo the doctors were able to see. City and Maimbung. The joint efforts were “My sincerest thanks to my medical able to help more than 11,000 Filipinos — counterparts from the United States,” said more than 1,500 per day — and 504 ani- Lt. Col. Yashinda R. Apolinar, part of the mals. medical corps of the Philippine Air Force The MEDCAPs were part of a wide in Pasay City. “It was an honor to serve sweeping civil military operation (CMO) ef- next to them in serving my countrymen.” fort during Exercise Balikatan 2006. Civ- il engineers of all services simultaneous- The U.S. medical team expressed addi- ly worked on engineering civil assistance tional gratitude to the shipboard sailors project (ENCAP) to build four three-room and Marines involved in the there-and- elementary schools in Jolo; one in Jolo back airlifts. In turn, sailors and Marines City, two in Panamao and one in Maim- aboard Juneau felt glad to have been able bung. Several of the schools celebrated to contribute to the civil assistance proj- their grand openings on the final day of ects. In particular, air department sailors MEDCAP. rose before dawn to man the chocks and “It was very rewarding to be able to pro- chains, while staying long past sunset to vide treatment to the people of Jolo in a secure the helicopters. multitude of areas and be able to truly help these people,” said Army Col. David Crudo, “It was hard, but I love my job, espe- Balikatan MEDCAP planner and officer-in- cially when we’re doing these types of charge of the medical team. “The Filipino meaningful missions,” said Aviation Pet- people not only appreciated the care we Maj. Roger Kaneshiro ty Officer 3rd Class Pablo J. Rodriguez, a gave but just our presence and the good- Navy Lt. Toni Bowden of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Joint Task Force Balikatan performs dental work on a Filipino patient in USS Juneau crewmember. ness of our demeanor.” Maimbung, Republic of the Philippines. Bowden was part of a joint effort that helped more than 11,000 Filipinos and 504 animals. USS Juneau (LPD 10), commanded by Crudo, a pediatric endocrinologist at Capt. Ronald Horton, is part of the For- Tripler Army Medical Center, has partic- the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), the smiles — even if they’re toothless,” tims of the tsunami there. ward Deployed Amphibious Ready Group, ipated in 10 other projects of this type in Joint Task Force (JTF) Balikatan. said Navy Lt. Toni Bowden, a dentist for “It’s a great feeling to know that you operating out of Sasebo, Japan, and is the Balikatan series. The U.S. medical team was composed the MEU’s Service Support Group (MSSG) can improve the overall health of someone the Navy’s only forward-deployed am- During the project, the U.S. medical predominantly of Army doctors, dentists 31. Bowden has previously participated in and visibly see that in the happiness they team was embarked on the USS Juneau and veterinarians of Tripler Army Medical a similar MEDCAP with the 31st MEU at show afterward.” phibious transport dock. The forward de- (LPD 10) of the Forward Deployed Am- Center in Hawaii; Guam National Guard; St. Juliana, Crow Valley, and in Camp O’- Lt. Col. Lance Cordoni, Army pediatri- ployed ARG is part of Task Force 76, phibious Ready Group (ARG) and launched and Navy personnel from the 31st MEU. Donnell, in October. In addition, she was cian from Tripler, recalled one particular headquartered at White Beach Naval Fa- from its platform into the project sites “The most rewarding part is the ‘thank sent to the Operation Unified Assistance family of four, two boys and two girls, cility, in Okinawa, Japan. It has an oper- each day courtesy of aviation elements of you’ that you get from each patient and (OUA) in Sumatra, Indonesia, to aid vic- whose laughter was almost a remedy in it- ating detachment in Sasebo, Japan. A-6 | MARCH 31, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS Senior leaders retreat to Waikiki on Army’s dollar JEREMY S. BUDDEMEIER Wolfhound couples in a game of Taboo, Assistant Editor which blended The Newlywed Game and $100,000 Pyramid game shows. WAIKIKI — Fifteen couples did it for the The Wolfhounds’ retreat was funded first time at the Sheraton Waikiki last under a separate stipulation, which al- weekend – on the Army’s tab. And while lows units to use mission-specific funds for the Army has been supporting this type of chaplain-led activities that enrich and activity since 1987, this weekend was dif- strengthen families, Stice said. ferent. The retreat “brings to light things we Thirty senior leaders and their partners might not have thought about and nails participated in a Strong Bonds Marriage them right on the head,” said Capt. John Retreat, specifically tailored for E-7 and Carver, chemical, biological, radiological above, on March 16–17. and nuclear (CBRN) logistics officer, Head- It was the first retreat of its kind for U.S. quarters and Headquarters Company. Army, Hawaii (USARHAW), and possibly Carver and his wife, Heather enjoyed the Army-wide, Division Chaplain (Lt. Col.) retreat so much that they decided to ex- Ken Stice said. tend their stay for two additional nights (at Senior couples offered each other advice their own expense). and wrestled with issues such as prepar- While an overwhelming majority of the ing for retirement, adapting to the empty participants from all three retreats pro- nest and other life-cycle challenges. vided positive feedback, one issue kept “We try to create an environment to al- popping up: childcare. low success for couples — we’re more like “We loved staying at the hotel, but it guides than instructors,” Stice said, re- [the distance] made it difficult to take ferring to himself and Deputy Division care of our kids,” Shauna Smith said. “The Chaplain (Maj.) Lance Sneath. person taking care of them not only has to After the chaplains introduced various watch them but also take them to soccer topics throughout the two-day retreat, practice and dive lessons.” Courtesy Photo couples were sent on “missions” to delve Participants offered remedies such as further into issues that affected them most, As part of three separate retreats sponsored by U.S. Army, Hawaii, (USARHAW) last weekend, about 50 couples took time out of having on-site childcare or splitting the or just to enjoy the Sheraton’s lush, man- their busy schedules to reconnect with their mates, improve communication and relax. A single Soldier retreat is scheduled for April. duty: sending half of the unit to the retreat icured gardens and views of Waikiki. while the remaining half supervises the “[The retreat] gave us time away from G-3 (operations and training), and tinuing to invest in its families. Leaving the kids at home children and vice versa. the day-to-day … to recharge our batter- his wife Lynn, who have been married This year alone, USARHAW received In response, Stice commented on the ies,” said Shauna Smith, family readiness for 23 years and have four grandchildren, $194,000 for marriage retreats, more Although they left their kids at home, difficulty of coordinating childcare for group leader and wife of 1st Sgt. Chris also didn’t want to attend initially. Sgt. than double last year’s $94,000 allotment. the senior leaders weren’t alone on their off-post retreats. Smith, A Company, 2nd Battalion, 27th In- 1st Class Wright said the retreat gave In the next five years, the Army will retreat that weekend. Nearly 30 addition- “Couples usually find a better solution,” fantry Regiment. couples “tools to work with, like testing dedicate nearly $22 million to marriage al Army couples worked on their mar- he said. “If enough families cited child The Smiths, who have been married for out equipment, and couples could tell strengthening programs Army wide, riages amid the maze of ballrooms on the care as a reason for not attending the re- more than 10 years and have a weekly the Army what can be used and im- which Stice called “as important as Sheraton’s mezzanine level. treats, we would look into obtaining fund- “date night,” were reluctant to participate proved.” body armor.” A junior enlisted Strong Bonds Marriage ing for it.” in previous retreats. “I didn’t want to take “The retreat allowed us to interact with “It’s different from the old Army. Retreat was held in the ballroom adja- Although the marriage retreats may another Soldier’s spot,” 1st Sgt. Smith other couples and see where we’re not,” We can’t just teach them how to point a cent to the senior leaders retreat. Both still have some kinks to work out, overall said. “And then if I did [participate], oth- Lynn Wright said. “My eyes are open.” rifle downrange … there are other factors groups shared breakfast and lunch to- the program reports a 90 percent satis- ers would have the perception that some- Lynn Wright’s aren’t the only eyes that that contribute to a Soldier’s effective- gether. Around the corner, as part of a sep- faction rate among participants. thing is wrong.” are open. Through numerous studies, the ness,” Sneath said. “The Army is a lethal arate retreat, Special Troops Battalion “It puts some teeth behind the saying Sgt. 1st Class Lee Wright of Headquar- Department of the Army has witnessed the organization but we’re teaching love. It’s Chaplain (Maj.) Brian Mead led the 1st that commanders care about their Sol- ters and Headquarters Company, Division benefits of marriage retreats and is con- a paradox.” Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, diers,” Stice said.

Oahu South Town Hall — The a.m. at the Nehelani Club on tributions allow AER to fulfill its outgoing traffic April 10-13 from state and local emergency re- Oahu South Community Town Hall Schofield Barracks. Attendance at mission of helping soldiers in time 8 a.m. to 4. p.m. for installation of sponse to a simulated chemical, News Briefs is scheduled for Wednesday, April this important event is requested of of distress and misfortune. For fur- telecommunication duct lines. For biological, radiological, nuclear Send military news 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Aliamanu Commanders and Command ther information, call the AER of- more information, contact Rick and explosive incident on the in- announcements to Military Reservation Chapel. The Sergeants Major, project officers, fice at 655-7132. Lewis, Lucent Technologies, 624- stallation. [email protected]. meeting is a proactive forum de- key personnel and interested Sol- 5896. Traffic in and around Palm Cir- signed to assemble directors and diers. For more information, call Duncan Street — The north por- cle will be affected from 9-12 a.m. Oahu North Town Hall — The agency chiefs to provide informa- the AER office at 655-7132. tion of Duncan Street near Willis- Static Display – Fort Shafter For more information, call Fort Oahu North Town Hall, an infor- tion on matters pertaining to the ton Avenue will be closed April 1, will host a static display of military Shafter Public Affairs at 438-2662. mation forum, will be held April Fort Shafter Community. For more AER Fund Campaign — Army and Duncan Street will become a and state response agencies’ equip- 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sgt. Smith information, call 438-6147. Emergency Relief will conduct its dead-end road off Ayres Avenue. ment on Palm Circle April 11 from Financial Forum — The NASD Theater, Schofield Barracks. Hous- annual fund campaign from April For more information, call 624- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Investor Education Foundation, ing issues will be discussed. The AER Kick-off Rally — The 64th 7 to May 11. During this period, 8201. in partnership with Pacific Co- community is invited to attend. Annual Army Emergency Relief unit key persons will be contacting Fort Shafter Exercise – Fort mand Military Family Support For more information, call 655- Campaign will begin this year at a every Soldier for contributions. Macomb Gate – Schofield Bar- Shafter will conduct an exercise 4483. kickoff rally April 7 from 10 to 11 Contributions are voluntary. Con- racks’ Macomb Gate will close to April 13 to test military, federal, SEE NEWS BRIEFS, A-8 NEWS HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY MARCH 31, 2006 | A-7 Hawaii’s military provides blood for deployed forces

Story and Photo by Soldiers, test it and then we send it out The FRAGO also lists malaria-endemic SGT. TYRONE C. MARSHALL JR. specifically for Soldiers." countries and Korea. However, the biggest Assistant Editor Dominguez said Tripler’s Donor Center issues at Army, Hawaii, are the opera- SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Soldiers from can only collect blood on military instal- tional tempo and tattoos. the Blood Donor Center at Tripler Army lations from its own military community, “When Soldiers deploy they are auto- Medical Center sponsored a blood drive to stressed Dominguez. She added that or- matically deferred for a year [after re- support the Armed Services Blood ganizations don't share units of blood. turning]," Dominguez said. Program (ASBP) initiative Friday at the The ASBP sets goals for military blood “That’s why [Maj. Gen. Mixon] has dic- Tropics. programs. tated a FRAGO come out delegating a The Blood Donor Center, comprised of “They would like to have us at 40 [units brigade every month, for the next year, to Soldiers from A Company, TAMC, con- of blood] a week," said Dominguez. “But give us a minimum of 40 units [of blood] ducted the blood drive to support ongoing we haven't been [meeting] that because of a month to ship to Iraq," she said. operations in the Middle East. the high deferral rate." Dominguez emphasized that donating The ASBP supplies the region with near- Obstacles to meeting goals in collecting blood is about Soldiers taking care of ly 500 units of blood per week. The units blood are varied and challenging to over- Soldiers. are collected and forwarded to Kuwait come. According to a FRAGO, or frag- “Your blood is going to go directly to a where forward surgical teams, combat mentary order, issued by the division com- Soldier," said Dominguez. She pointed hospitals and Special Forces units use the mander, blood cannot be donated by peo- to the accident at the Pohakuloa Training blood, according to Guy M. Harrigan Jr., ple who have received tattoos or body Area, March 17. “When that accident oc- acting-recruiter at TAMC. piercing in the past 12 months. Also, curred, she explained, we had to use blood Capt. Tracie Dominguez, donor center medical conditions, antibiotics, vaccina- collected from a blood drive that week.” chief, stressed the importance of Soldiers tions, dental cleanings and prior blood Currently, airmen at Hickam Air Force donating blood whenever possible to help donation within eight weeks are also Base provide the majority of the mili- their comrades in times of need. exclusionary factors. tary's available blood supply on the island. “It's important [to donate] because blood Travel has also become an obstacle in “Last year Hickam gave us nearly 400 isn't something you can make, order or reaching ASBP's goals. Soldiers who have units [of blood]," she remarked with a Spc. Marcia Thompson, a laboratory specialist with TAMC's Blood Donor Center, col- traveled in and around Europe from 1980 hint of challenge." Right now, we're look- buy," Dominguez explained. “As a military lects a blood sample from Keith Yanamaka during a blood drive held Friday at the blood donor center, we collect it from Tropics to support ongoing operations in the Middle East. to 1986 aren't permitted to give blood ing for support from Schofield [Barracks] because of mad cow disease. to get their numbers up." Tax Center provides free federal, state filing PFC. BRYANNA POULIN Jones, Tax Center noncommis- “To file your taxes at the tax training in preparing taxes. Staff Writer sioned officer in charge at center you must have all the prop- Each Soldier who prepares SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — With Schofield. “Other than federal er documents. You will need your taxes at the center must first less than three weeks left until the returns, Hawaii is the only state W-2s and 1099s, copies of any go through and pass a two-week deadline, options for filing taxes income tax return that we can IRA contributions, student loan tax course that the IRS offers, are getting slimmer. file electronically. We can help interest payments and … moving followed by a three-week certifi- Free tax services are still avail- with the paperwork for other expenses, total amount of charita- cation consisting of four levels able from tax professionals states, but it is up to the individual ble contributions, mortgage inter- and tests, said Dick Brawley, SJA through April 15 at the Schofield to mail it back to the state in est (IRS form 1098), and copies of attorney here. Barracks and Fort Shafter Tax question." any child care and education The tax center uses the TaxWise Assistance Center. Using the center also speeds expenses," said Tom Fehringer, tax program to prepare the tax The Schofield Barracks Tax up the process. Because the center chief. returns. Whether preparing the Sgt. Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. l 25th ID Public Affairs Center is now located at Building center files the tax returns elec- The Tax Assistance Center is simplest 1040EZ return or the Spc. James Wolford (left) and Spc. Brandon Lehr, tax assistant special- 648 and open for business. Fort tronically, any refund can be a service operated by the Staff most complicated 1120 return, this ists, help Sgt. Corey Burke at the Schofield Barracks Tax Assistant Cen- Shafter is located at Building 330 deposited directly into the Judge Advocate (SJA) in coopera- program provides a solid base of ter's new location. The center can assist with federal and state taxes. Room 103. Soldier’s account. tion with the Internal Revenue tax expertise. “We are able to help Soldiers, Soldiers who file at the tax Service and is staffed by Soldiers The Schofield Tax Center and Friday 9:30 a.m-5p.m. hours of operation are Monday dependents and retirees with center are required to provide all from various military occupation- hours of operation is Monday For more information call through Wednesday 9:30 a.m- filing federal as well as state relevant documents to avoid any al specialties (MOS) whom through Wednesday 9:30 a.m- 655-1040. 5p.m. For more information call taxes," said Sgt. 1st Class Brenda delays in processing the return. have gone through extensive 5p.m. Thursday 9:30 a.m-6p.m., The Fort Shafter Tax Center 438-0829. A-8 | MARCH 31, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS ‘Yard of the Quarter’ kicks off in April with resident recognition ANN M. WHARTON Army Hawaii Family Housing SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — In support of “Take Pride in Your Community” and Good Neighbor Joe programs, Army Hawaii Fam- ily Housing (AHFH) will launch its “Yard of the Quarter” program next month. The award will recognize fami- lies from AHFH communities that take pride in their community by maintaining their lawn and sur- rounding area. However, winners must not have received any resi- dential citations. Winners will be announced April 7, and a Yard of the Quarter sign will be displayed on the front Mark Brown | Army Hawaii Family Housing lawn of their homes. Michael Turman, AHFH’s Helemano community manager, displays the For more information about the sign that will be placed in lawns that win the Yard of the Quarter compe- program, AHFH residents can con- tition. Good Neighbor Joe endorses community excellence. tact their community center. Crime prevention volunteers needed

ANN M. WHARTON popular Neighborhood Watch PEEP is a volunteer-based Mark Brown l Army Hawaii Family Housing Army Hawaii Family Housing program. The decision to initiate program that will be dependent SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — The PEEP was made because Canby on resident participation. If the Military Police Brigade, Hawaii, residents expressed the desire to pilot program at Canby is suc- have an aggressive crime preven- cessful, all AHFH communities will Taking shape will initiate its Police Eyes and Ears Program (PEEP) next month tion program at a recent town hall adopt it. at Army Hawaii Family Housing’s meeting. Canby residents interested in Now that foundations have been laid, workers are putting up frames for houses in Porter Community, Canby community. AHFH community center staff volunteering should contact the Phase 1, Schofield Barracks. Families will begin moving in this fall. When construction wraps in Janu- PEEP was created by the MP contacted the MPs, and plans to Canby community center at 275- ary 2007, a total of 144 new homes will have been added to the current inventory in military housing. Brigade and is similar to the roll out a program got underway. 3760.

U.S. Army Birthday Ball — through e-mail at henderson to be considered for the next pabilities available to them. challenges and mental health Celebrate the Army’s 231st Birth- [email protected]. HQDA OCS selection board, which Contact the FRAL team at issues such as substance abuse, News Briefs day at the Hilton Hawaiian will convene July 17, must 655-2734 or the family readiness spouse/child abuse and marital/ From A-6 Village Hotel on June 3 from 6 Purple Heart — The Military submit their applications through trainer at 655-2736 for more family therapy. p.m. to midnight. The cost is $55 Order of the Purple Heart, Hawaii command channels to Directorate information. The SAFAC triage line, however, Centers, will host a free financial per person and the event is military chapter, is extending a one-year of Human Resources, DA is not a crisis intervention line. education forum at the Hawaii formal or black tie. Ticket free enrollment in the local Boards Section, Building 750, IO Officers Wanted — Informa- Life-threatening issues are best Convention Center in Honolulu information is available through MOPH chapter to all MOPH re- Room 130, (located on Ayers Ave) tion Operations, Functional Area handled by an emergency room, or to help military personnel and unit Command Sergeants Major cipients from Operations Iraqi Schofield Barracks no later than 30, is seeking year group by calling 911. their families better understand or unit representatives. Freedom and Enduring Freedom. May 5. 1997–2002 officers for IO oppor- For more details, contact Capt. saving and investing and provide Interested Purple Heart recipi- The Installation Structured In- tunities in brigade, division, Anthony Thompson, SAFAC ad- information on where to turn for FBI Recruitment — Are you ents can call 988-2820 for more terview Panel will convene begin- corps and joint positions. Officers ministrator, at 655-4803. objective information to help interested in a career with the FBI details. ning May 22 to interview qualified in year groups 1998–2001 can them invest wisely for their future. as a Special Agent? Learn about applicants. request career field designation PCS Moves — Families making The forum is co-sponsored by the FBI by attending the monthly Annual Volunteer Ceremony For more information call 655- online at https://www.hrc.army.mil permanent change of station Sen. Daniel Akaka and State of FBI career presentation on April 11 — The annual volunteer recogni- 4511. /site/active/opfamdd/cfd_Upcom- moves who need information re- Hawaii Department of Commerce at Schofield Barracks, Building 690 tion will be held Friday, April 28, ing_boards.htm. Call 703-325-5791 garding schools at their new loca- and Consumer Affairs. (Aloha Center), third floor confer- from 4 to 6 p.m. at Bowen Park. MP Found Property — Many or e-mail gregory.mogavero@ tion may contact the YESS office. Active-duty service members, ence room, from 10 to 11 a.m. For For more information, contact “Found Personal Property” items us.army .mil for more details. The office is equipped to give spouses, military retirees, and De- confirmation, contact the Army Cathie Henderson at 655-1703 or are being stored at the Schofield Other officers can request names and phone numbers of partment of Defense and Depart- Career and Alumni Program of- e-mail at hendersonca@schofield. Barracks Military Police Found re-designation to information those who can inform military ment of Homeland Security civil- fice at 655-1028. For information army.mil. Property Locker. Items include bi- operations through the HRC members on schools at their new ian employees and their spouses on future monthly presentations, cycles, sporting goods, cellular Information Operations career location. are invited to attend from 9:30 contact Special Agent Kal Wong at Memorial Bricks — The 25th phones, keys, jewelry, wallets, gun management officer. Fort Leaven- For more details, call Wayne a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 12. 566-4488. Infantry Division Association is replicas and more. Soldiers or fam- worth points of contact at the Yoshino, Army school liaison of- Register and sign up online at offering supporters the opportu- ily members should contact the U.S. Army Information Operations ficer, at 655-2414 or 655-2413. www.saveandinvest.org: Quarterly Volunteer Recogni- nity to become a permanent part of Provost Marshall office at 655- Proponent are Lt. Col. Ken Krumm tion — The Quarterly Volunteer the Schofield Memorial Monument. 9519 for more information or to at 913-684-5318 or David Pendle- Army Reserve Opportunities — SAEDA-OPSEC Briefing — A Recognition will be held on Engraved brick pavers are available claim their missing items. ton at 913-684-5320. Are you leaving active duty and subversion and espionage directed Tuesday, April 25 from 2 to 2:30 in 4x8 inches, up to three lines of want to continue earning points against the Army (SAEDA) and p.m. in the Command Conference type, for $100 or 8x8 inches, up to FRALS — Family Readiness Ad- SAFAC — The Soldier and towards retirement? Join a local operational security (OPSEC) brief- Room. Nominations are being six lines of type, for $250. Orders ministrative Liaisons will assist Family Assistance Center allows points-only Reserve unit and ing will be held at Richardson The- accepted by the Army Volunteer received before May 31 will be in- family readiness groups in the members access to various continue your military career while ater, Fort Shafter, April 6 at 1 p.m. Coordinator (AVC) through today stalled in time for rededication in creation of web sites and virtual agencies on Schofield Barracks maintaining your benefits. For more information, contact for community agencies and September. FRGs through the new web site, and at Tripler Army Medical Drills are Monday or Wednesday Hawaii Resident Office personnel at through April 7 for brigade nom- To download an order form, vis- www.armyfrg.org. The Family Center via one phone number, evenings at Fort Shafter Flats, and 438-1872 or 306-8050 (24-hour inations. Forms are available at it www.25thida.com Readiness Program has created 655-6600. Open 24/7, the service all ranks are eligible. For more de- duty phone), or may e-mail www.mwrarmyhawaii.com/acs/acs an instructional class, “The World expedites entrance into a care tails, contact Maj. Pepper at 655- [email protected]. volunteer.asp, or through the AVC, Officer Candidate School Se- of FRGs Online,” to educate network, appointments within 6192 or Sgt. Maj. Kahalehoe at Cathie Henderson at 655-4227 lection Board — Soldiers who wish FRG leaders about the online ca- 24 to 72 hours, that can address 228-3323. NEWS HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY MARCH 31, 2006 | A-9 Women: Be Battlefield kitchens ready for rapid deployments proud as real Soldier-chefs create hot, quality cuisine in more ‘American Idols’ efficient mobile kitchens Story and Photos by SGT. KEN HALL CONTINUED FROM A-1 Army News Service these extraordinary women helps diminish the FORT LEE, Va. — Napoleon Bonaparte tendency to dismiss and trivialize who women said that “an army fights on its stomach.” are and what they accomplish and what they On today’s battlefields, Soldier-chefs de- can do,” she said. ploy a mobile food service system that Pietsch compared the achievements of those meets the challenge presented by Sol- who are commonly idealized in society today dier’s stomachs in a matter of hours. to those of everyday military men and women. Unlike the singular movements of “Today reality shows are the most popular large armies of Napoleon’s early 19th- shows on television. ‘Survivor,’ ‘Fear Factor,’ century Europe, many of today’s U.S. ‘The Amazing Race.’ … But the ultimate reality troops are deployed as modular units show is the global war on terrorism and the in a fast-moving, worldwide environ- real ‘American Idols’ are the men and women, ment. This reality creates a challenge to who are engaged in the effort to defeat ter- get hot, quality chow to Soldiers on the rorism.” move. Pietsch also spoke about the way her fam- The Army’s Field Operations Train- ily views her own service. ing Branch has answered the call to “My mother told me just last month that she serve rapidly deployed troops with the is proudest of the fact that I wear the uniform, containerized kitchen — a seven-ton, not that I am a general officer, not that I am compact mobile trailer that is twice as ef- an attorney, but that I serve this country as a ficient as traditional, much larger mobile member of the military.” kitchen trailers used in past decades. Pietsch received a standing ovation follow- “It took two of the older mobile ing her speech. Brig. Gen. Frank Wiercinski, kitchen trailers to serve 700 Soldiers,” deputy commanding general for support, 25th said Sgt. 1st Class Charles Ray, an in- Infantry Division, presented her with a cer- structor at the Field Operations Training tificate and commemorative plate. Branch, Army Center of Excellence, Sub- Sgt. 1st Class Tina Irvin, operations non- sistence, Quartermaster Center and commissioned officer for the equal opportunity School, Fort Lee, Va. “With one CK, we Above — Sgt. 1st Class Charles Ray, an office, said,“I thought her speech was inspiring; can serve 800 troops in less time, and instructor at the Field Operations Train- I got a huge sense of pride from her slide with greater mobility than ever before.” ing Branch explains the dual capabilities presentation. Telling a story about the women The CK is a self-contained system for of an M2-A burner to Samira Hall, a for- who have given so much made them real to us. food preparation: cooking and warming mer Brown and Root Balkans Division It generated a lot of pride for me as a woman by utilizing a griddle, steam pans, cook cook, during a tour of the containerized in the military.” pots, roasting pans, or sheet pans in the kitchen display, at the Culinary Arts I saw her speak earlier and knew that she oven. Food is kept fresh in two refriger- Competition, Fort Lee March 15. was who I wanted for our program,” said Maj. ators or warm in a holding cabinet. Hot Left — A seven-ton containerized Patrick Guzman, 25th ID equal opportunity and cold water are provided for food kitchen is showcased during 31st Annu- officer. prep and clean up. al U.S. Army's Culinary Arts Competition, Other events during the program included an “Four Soldiers and one supervisor Fort Lee, Va. Once a CK arrives on site, invocation by CAB Chaplain Peter Ferris; a man the CK, and once they reach their it can be fully operational within 45 memorial to women Soldiers killed in Opera- destination, it takes less than 45 minutes minutes, and within three hours have tions Enduring and Iraqi Freedom by 1st Lt. to get a CK up and running,” Ray added. enough food prepared to feed 800 Saphira Rios, 6th Squadron, 17th Cavalry; so- “The CK is a very efficient system that is hungry troops. los by Staff Sgt. Stacey Ephriam, 536th Main- mostly beneficial to division-sized tenance Co., and Valen Gordon, daughter of elements.” Erika Gordon, operations sergeant for the For the teams of Soldier-chefs who “Once we get it unpacked, we simply “The CK’s come with a solid collection provost marshal’s office; Maya Angelo’s poem operate these state-of-the-art systems, hit a button, the system comes alive and of maintenance tools to troubleshoot At a cost of $150,000 each, more “Phenomenal Woman,” read by Staff Sgt. Del- precision timing is critical to enabling we are ready to feed up to 800 Soldiers almost anything that might go off-line. than 200 CK’s have been put into la Blair, A Co., 209th Bn.; and a woman triv- CKs and their crews to prepare nutritious within three hours,” Ray said. Keeping Many CK components are made in such operation at forward operating ia game with coffee mugs as prizes provided by meals for hundreds of hungry troops on the systems up and running is just as a way that the teams can troubleshoot bases around the world since March the division Equal Opportunity Office. the move. easy, according to Ray. and affect repairs on site.” 2001. A-10 | MARCH 31, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS Korean War Service Medal available CAC: Digital signatures ARMY NEWS SERVICE create secure workstations News Release WASHINGTON — Effective Jan. 1, 2006, CONTINUED FROM A-1 “A CAC offers much more than the U.S. Army became the responsible agent digital signatures and encrypted e- to issue the new Republic of Korea - Kore- the 516th Signal Brigade and US- mail. Adhering to the Army’s ever in- an War Service Medal (ROK-KWSM). The ARPAC G-6. creasing policies and directives for medal is now available to eligible U.S. Army “The DOIMs and unit information creating a secure operating environ- veterans of the Korean War or their next of management officers [IMOs] are now ment, CCL is now a reality,” Knitter kin. fully engaged in preparing the tech- explained. “Securing the login to In August 1999, the Defense Depart- nical aspects for this change,” Knit- Army and DoD workstations is yet ment approved the acceptance and wear ter said. another way of protecting informa- of the ROK-KWSM for eligible U.S. veterans Agencies are currently ensuring tion and maintaining the integrity or their next of kin who served in support their customers have CAC readers of attached networks. of the Korean conflict. The Republic and the necessary software. “Your PIN authenticates you to of Korea has provided the medals to eligible “We’re now giving heads up in- your CAC,” Knitter continued. “Unlike veterans at no cost. When the medals formation to the 20,000 customers of a password, your PIN is not trans- were officially announced in May 2000, the Pacific LandWarNet, that they mitted over the network. You are the U.S. Air Force was designated the will need to ensure they have a valid logged on with your e-mail signature lead agency to receive and distribute the CAC and know their personal identi- certificates embedded in the inte- medals to all eligible veterans. fication number (PIN),” Knitter added. grated circuit chip. To qualify for the medal, the veteran A phased migration approach will “If you do not have an e-mail sig- must have served between the outbreak Jim Garamone | American Forces Press Service be used to accomplish CAC crypto- nature certificate, or if it was issued of hostilities, June 25, 1950, and the Materials prepared to educate Americans on the impact of the Korean War surround graphic logon (CCL) implementation before April 7, 2002, you’ll need to date the armistice was signed, July 27, 1953; the Republic of Korea's Korean War Service medal. All U.S. Korean War veterans are in the Army, Pacific. Supporting get your CAC updated at an installa- been on permanent assignment or on now authorized to receive this medal. IMOs/DOIMs will notify their cus- tion ID Card office. If you forgot temporary duty for 30 consecutive days tomers regarding the cutover date. your PIN number, either the ID card or 60 non-consecutive days; or performed submit a written request with a copy of The point of contact for former service- Once users are transitioned, they will office or the DOIM CAC PIN Reset his/her duty within the territorial limits their discharge paper (i.e., DD 214) and oth- members or their next of kin is Ms. be expected to logon with their CACs (CPR) Station can reset your PIN,” of Korea, in the waters immediately adjacent er relevant documentation substantiating Shermonty Nelson, Army Military Awards exclusively. Knitter said. thereto or in aerial flight over Korea the qualifying period of service to the Mil- Branch, at (703) 325-8700 or email “By late April, computer users who In the early stages to CCL imple- participating in actual combat operations itary Awards Branch. An application can [email protected]. Media queries can’t send and receive digitally mentation, personnel will receive an or in support of combat operations. be found on the Army’s Military Awards should be directed to Human Resources signed/encrypted e-mail will need to e-mail linking them to a Web site. To obtain the medal, those eligible U.S. Branch ROK-KWSM website link: Command Public Affairs Office at contact their IMO to prevent being This site will validate that the CAC is Army veterans or their next of kin must www.hrc.army.mil. 703-325-9904. denied access to the Pacific network,” correctly configured. This logon will Knitter emphasized. require the individual’s CAC, standard General and technical information username and password, and of and CCL directives concerning this course, the use of the individual’s DoD works to save lives on battlefield, build talent pool initiative are posted on the USARPAC PIN. Once complete, an e-mail will be Intranet. sent stating that the verification is RUDI WILLIAMS ing you?'" tionals. "Our nation is at risk force is aging. "More than 50 complete and the individual’s CAC is American Forces Press Service Payton told the students that strategically and economically. percent of our [people with doc- Question: Why is the Army correctly configured and ready for continuing education in science, Educationally, the world is pass- toral degrees] are over 50 and moving to CCL? CCL. (Editor’s Note: The local DOIMs WASHINGTON — The Defense technology, engineering and ing us up." will be retiring soon," she said. math would keep doors open for In 2000, China graduated Payton encouraged the stu- Answer: Knitter said that insti- and public affairs offices will send out Department is working on ways tuting an aggressive security e-mails and publish future articles as to use technology to save lives possibilities. more than 4,500 individuals with dents to work toward gaining Payton pointed out that more engineering doctorates, while the technical knowledge and pas- measure such as CCL is a nec- a means of assisting Army Pacific on the battlefield, and has cre- essary approach to meeting Home- personnel with verifying they are in ated a full scholarship program than half of science and engi- U.S. graduated less than 2,200. sion for providing the nation's neering graduates from Ameri- To make matters worse, our war fighters and defenders of land Security Presidential Direc- possession of a fully compliant and to increase its talent pool of sci- tive–12 requirements. CCL-ready CAC.) entists, engineers and mathe- can universities are foreign na- science and engineering work freedom more options for peace. maticians, a top official said re- cently.

During DoD's Women's His- tory Month observance at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial earlier this month, Sue C. Payton, DoD's deputy undersecretary for ad- vanced systems and concepts, spoke of technologies provided by "the best and brightest fe- male scientists and engineers in DoD and the world." She noted that "dozens of exceptional women scientists and engineers" attended the observance. She told of unmanned aerial vehicles flying into dangerous territory to obtain imagery of factories and garages where ter- rorists were making bombs, and about unmanned aerial vehicles firing weapons at vehicles con- taining terrorists fleeing attack sites. "With tiny sensors and tiny batteries, unmanned aerial vehi- cles are now able to hover for 25 minutes above a building and look for snipers that are attack- ing our coalition forces," Payton said. Integrated biometric technol- ogy is helping connect the dots with fingerprints, iris scans, fa- cial recognition and DNA analy- sis. "We could use information systems to pull together the forensics to track, locate and tar- get terrorists," Payton said. "Today, there are over 1,000 makers of bombs and IEDs in jail because of the technologies that females in this room are bringing to bear in DoD for our war fighters," she said. Payton said DoD is developing a pathogen-detection system that could detect widespread epi- demics and pandemics long be- fore they endanger large popu- lations. Work is also under way on a medical surveillance system using a diagnostic "zebra" com- puter chip that can test for en- gineered diseases and over 500,000 pathogens including smallpox, anthrax, plague, Ebola, West Nile virus, SARS (se- vere acute respiratory syndrome), bird flu and anthrax. Payton said the more than 300 middle and high school students from throughout the country at- tending the observance repre- sent "faces of the future." "If you're a teenager now, in 30 or 40 years think of the op- portunities you'll have to con- tribute to the freedom of the world," she said. "The Greatest Generation -- my parents' generation -- de- fended the gift of freedom, and my generation is defending the gift for you," she said. "And I ask you, 'How will you defend the gift of freedom for those follow- NEWS HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY MARCH 31, 2006 | A-11 'Phishing' scam targeting thrift savings plan members TSP savings placed at ordinators to the scam in a March 3778 and ask to have their ac- 17 memo, the day after the scam count access blocked. risk through responses was discovered. The memo de- Phishing e-mails generally ap- to unsolicited e-mails scribed it as an unsolicited e-mail pear to be from a business or or- with a link to a bogus Web site ganization the recipient may deal SAMANTHA L. QUIGLEY appearing to be the thrift plan's with, according to a Federal Trade American Forces Press Service account-access site. Commission Consumer Alert is- The bogus site asks for a sued in June 2005. It may request WASHINGTON – Participants, recipient's social secu- that the recipient update, val- as well as some non-participants, rity and Thrift Sav- idate or confirm account in the Thrift Savings Plan are ings Plan identi- information, the alert targets of a "phishing" scam, an fication num- said. official with the board adminis- bers. Entering Participants are en- tering the program said today. this informa- couraged not to at- Tom Trabucco, director of ex- tion takes the tempt to access ternal affairs for the Federal Re- user to another their accounts tirement Thrift Investment Board, screen where by clicking said phishing is an "attempt to they are asked links offered in any get recipients of the unsolicited e- for financial information, includ- e-mail, according to mail to compromise themselves ing a credit card number, he said, the memo. Only by opening a by giving up their personal fi- adding that this information can new Internet browser and typing nancial information." be used to steal an individual's the Thrift Savings Plan's Web site Thrift Savings Plan adminis- identity. into the address field can a par- Mark Jackson l Tripler Army Medical Center Public Affairs trators would never request per- As long as participants have ticipant be sure of accessing the sonal or financial information via not responded to this scam e-mail, authentic thrift plan Web site. e-mail, Trabucco said. “Do not their accounts have not been The thrift plan is a retirement respond to unsolicited e-mail, and compromised, investment board savings plan for 3.6 million fed- Award-winning interaction never give out information of a officials said in the memo. Those eral civilians and service mem- personal nature (through) unso- who did respond should contact bers, Trabucco said. Officials don't HONOLULU — Coordinator Rita Salvanera of the American Red Cross Hawaii State Chapter licited e-mails," he said. their financial institutions imme- know how many plan participants receives the 2005 Best Friend Award on behalf of Tripler Army Medical Center from Dr. Cordell The Federal Retirement Thrift diately. They should also call the the scam has affected, but the FBI Chang, president of the Honolulu Veterinary Society at the Pearl Country Club. Investment Board alerted Plan co- Thrift Savings Plan at (877) 968- is investigating, he added. The award recognizes efforts that contribute to the welfare and well-being of domestic animals. Tripler’s “Human Animal Bond” program plays an important role in the recovery of many patients, said Salvanera. On a regular basis, patients and guests can see dogs and their handlers making Tricare issues privacy standards rounds throughout Tripler. Safeguards added to ficiaries to review the military privacy notice. health system notice of privacy The privacy notice provides ben- protect patients’ practices and to share the infor- eficiaries with clear guidance on health information mation with members of their how military treatment facilities household who are covered by will safeguard their personal health TRICARE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY a Tricare health plan [prime, extra information from unauthorized ac- News Release or standard] or receive medical cess or disclosure. care at a military treatment facil- The notice also advises Tricare FALLS CHURCH, Va. — A ity,” said Sam Jenkins, privacy of- Department of Defense health pri- beneficiaries of these rights: ficer for the Tricare Management • to know when and to whom vacy regulation requires that the Activity. Tricare Management Activity make their medical information may beneficiaries aware, once every have been disclosed, three years, of the availability of • to request access to or receive military health system privacy a copy of their health infor- practices and how to obtain in- mation on file at the military treatment facility, and formation about them. For more info, visit The Privacy Rule of the Health • to request an amendment to Insurance Portability and Ac- www.tricare.osd.mil/tmaprivacy. correct wrong information on countability Act creates standard file and file a grievance with safeguards to protect the privacy As a result of the privacy legis- the military treatment facility, and confidentiality of personal lation, medical and dental infor- the Tricare Management Ac- health care information for all U.S. mation may be used and disclosed tivity, or the Health Insurance hospitals, providers and health care for such treatment, payment and Portability and Accountabili- organizations. health care operations, as sched- ty Act privacy officer regard- The military health system and uling appointments, billing pa- ing any privacy concern. all other U.S. hospitals, providers tients, quality assurance activities For more information about the and health care organizations first and provider-to-provider referrals. Health Insurance Portability and notified their patients about the Health information may also Accountability Act or to get a copy new privacy standards three years be disclosed when required by of the privacy notice, beneficiaries ago, in April 2003. law and in other permitted may visit the Tricare Web site at “We encourage all of our bene- circumstances outlined in the www.tricare.osd.mil/tmaprivacy. When work is finished. FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2006

Tony Blazejack | Marine Corps Base Hawaii Public Affairs Above — Runners participating in the 12th Annual Swamp Romp try to run through one of the mud pits aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, March 25.

Tony Blazejack | Marine Corps Base Hawaii Public Affairs Inset — Heidi Farnhan, a member of the "Nutter Butter" team, gets a hand from a teammate during the Swamp Romp, March 25. Soldiers get down and dirty Soldiers’ teams compete with Marines, civilians in wet run at Marine Corps Base Hawaii PFC. KYNDAL HERNANDEZ Staff writer MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Kaneohe Bay — More than 1400 contestants, 240 teams of military service members and civil- ians, lined up at the starting line with their game faces on and ready to get down and dirty in the 12th annual Swamp Romp Sat- urday. The legendary Swamp Romp is known as Oahu’s dirtiest footrace and has been a very Tony Blazejack | Marine Corps Base Hawaii Public Affairs popular event for military, civilians and even tourists on the island. Above — MCBH Lifeguard Sam Mench watches as Swamp Romp racers go through the water portion of the race. “The Swamp Romp is our way of giving the local community an opportunity to experi- Below — Teams of contestants wrench themselves free from a muddy pool of water during Oahu’s “dirtiest footrace,” the ence some of the fun aspects of the Marine 12th Annual Swamp Romp held Saturday in Kaneohe Bay. Corps' camaraderie and teamwork while ne- gotiating a challenging race course of mud, Tony Blazejack | MCB Hawaii Public Affairs sand, ocean, obstacles and more mud," ex- Jane Butler from the South Shore Christian plained Col. Brian Hearnsberger, command- Fellowship team is sprayed down with water ing officer of the Combat Service Support after completing the Swamp Romp. Group 3 sponsoring unit. In order to participate in the event, each fantry Regiment, placed 4th out of 14 teams team had to consist of six members, and all in the Men’s Masters Division with a time of members had to finish the race together. 41 minutes and 42 seconds. Teams finishing without one of their members “It was a little difficult,” said Sgt. Roberto were penalized 60 seconds from their total Zuniga, one of the Wolfhound Masters team race time. members. “We did a lot of [physical training] The race began 7 a.m. sharp at the Boon- that was similar to what we were going to be docker Building. From there, teams ran doing in the race, so we were ready for it.” through an approximately 4.5 mile route Buddy carries up Kole Kole and literally around the base, complete with challenging thousands of push-ups are just a couple of obstacles such as low crawling through mud things Zuniga and his team members did to and muck and swimming through waist- prepare for the race. high muddy water. "This event enriches our relationship with The sounds of mortars exploding and a the citizens of Oahu and also helps us to simulated machine gun were used to motivate learn from them," said Hearnsberger. teams to move faster and not to stop. Next to the biannual "Blues on the Bay" air Some teams trained for the event while show with the Blue Angels, and the annual others came out to have some fun in the mud. Fourth of July "BayFest” celebration, the The Wolfhound Masters, an Army team Swamp Romp is the Marine Corp's third- of Soldiers with A Co., 1st Battalion, 27th In- largest community relations event on Oahu. Pfc. Kyndal Hernandez B-2 | MARCH 31, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY COMMUNITY 2

6:00 CG Mixon Safety 6:01 CG Brown Safety 6:06 Bulletin Board 6:36 Pentagon Channel 7:00 CG Mixon Safety 7:01 CG Brown Safety 7:06 Pentagon Channel 8:00 CG Brown Safety 8:04 CG Mixon Safety 8:06 Hawaii Army Report 8:36 Pentagon Channel 9:00 CG Mixon Safety March 9:01 CG Brown Safety 9:06 Pentagon Channel 31 / Today 10:00 CG Brown Safety Hawaiian Luau — Taste a traditional 10:04 CG Mixon Safety Hawaiian-style feast today from 11 a.m. to 10:06 Pentagon Channel 1 p.m. at the Hale Ikena on Fort Shafter, or 11:00 CG Mixon Safety 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nehelani on 11:01 CG Brown Safety Schofield Barracks. Cost is $9.95 per person. 11:06 Pentagon Channel Call the Hale Ikena at 438-1974 or the Ne- 12:00 CG Brown Safety helani at 655-4466 for lunch buffet reser- 12:04 CG Mixon Safety vations or information. 12:06 Hawaii Army Report 12:30 Pentagon Channel 4:00 CG Mixon Safety Reggie’s Hot Wings — Come to Reggie’s 4:01 CG Brown Safety every Friday afternoon for an hour of free Courtesy Photo 4:06 Pentagon Channel hot wings from 5 to 6 p.m. For more infor- 5:00 CG Brown Safety “America Supports You” corporate member Anheuser-Busch is offering free admission to its amusement parks for troops and their mation, call 655-4466. 5:04 CG Mixon Safety families. Pictured here, Soldiers ride "SheiKra," a roller coaster at Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay, Fla., during summer 2005. 5:06 Pentagon Channel 6:00 CG Mixon Safety 6:01 Hawaii Army Report April Wild and free 6:26 CG Brown Safety 6:30 Bulletin Board 1 / Saturday Anheuser-Busch began the program, most meaningful things that we can give 7:00 Pentagon Channel Supporter extends free 8:00 CG Brown Safety Pokemon Tournament — Children ages called "Here's to the Heroes," in February to the service members is free admission to five and up are invited to come and learn 8:04 CG Mixon Safety passes to service members 2005. The company had planned to end it our parks, so it's lucky that we're in the 8:06 Pentagon Channel about Pokemon tournaments at the Tropics. early this year, said Fred Jacobs, commu- theme park business. It allows us to deliv- PAUL X. RUTZ 9:00 CG Mixon Safety Registration begins at 1 p.m. and the tour- nications director for Anheuser-Busch ad- er something meaningful to families." 9:01 Bulletin Board American Forces Press Service nament begins at 2 p.m. Cost is $3. For venture parks. The program is open to active duty serv- 9:31 CG Brown Safety more information, call 655-8522. WASHINGTON — A national company's "We recognize that this is a very difficult ice members, active members of the Re- 9:36 Pentagon Channel program offering free amusement park time, and we wanted to let [the troops] serve or National Guard, and up to three 10:00 CG Mixon Safety Latin Night — Enjoy an evening of Latin tickets to the nation's troops and their know that our company appreciates their 10:01 CG Brown Safety music and dancing at the Tropics. Latin direct dependents for one complimentary 10:06 Pentagon Channel families has become so popular it will be service, their commitment to the country," night is the first Saturday of every month, 11:00 CG Brown Safety 8 p.m. to midnight, and it’s open to ages 18 extended another year. Jacobs said. "It just happens that one of the SEE PARKS, B-3 11:04 CG Mixon Safety and over. 11:06 Pentagon Channel A $2 cover charge applies at the door. For er. At Schofield Barracks, the event is at Aliamanu Library. All performances front of Nehelani with seating in air-con- 12:00 CG Brown Safety more information, call 655-5697. April 4 at Bennett Youth Center Field, and begin at 3 p.m. For more information, call ditioned Reggie’s. 12:01 CG Mixon Safety at Fort Shafter April 25 at the Fort Shafter 438-9521 (Fort Shafter), 655-8002 (Sgt. Cost is 65 cents for each ounce, and reser- 12:06 Pentagon Channel Gym – both held from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. For Yano) or 833-4851 (Aliamanu Military vations are recommended. For more infor- 4 / Tuesday Overnight “PT in the Park” — Kids are invited to more information, call 836-1923. Reservation). mation, call 655-4466. Pentagon Channel join their active-duty parent at “PT in the Park,” a 30-minute Mousercise aerobic National Library Week Activities — 7 / Friday Teen Social — Join friends for an evening (Note: Because of hardware fail- routine with Mickey and Friends, followed Celebrate “National Library Week” with Mongolian Barbecue —Select your fa- of fun at the Schofield Barracks Teen Cen- ure, TV2 programming may be by a continental breakfast. Every child “Puppet Times” showcasing the talents vorites from a large variety of meats and ter from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Listen to music and interrupted during daily scheduled participant will receive a “PT in the Park” of puppeteer, Christy Lipps. Performances vegetables and Reggie’s staff will grill them dance, play games or participate in contests. programming and replaced with T-shirt and a pocket radio. Active-duty will be April 4 at Fort Shafter Library, to your liking. Come April 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is $3 for members and $4 for the Pentagon Channel and/or the Soldiers will receive a participation vouch- April 5 at Sgt. Yano Library and April 6 for Mongolian barbecue, cooked outside in nonmembers. Bulletin Board.)

and is awarded based on financial need, Centers, will host a free financial education 17 / Monday assets, family size and special financial ob- forum at the Hawaii Convention Center, Lee Greenwood (“God Bless the U.S.A.”) ligations. Scholarship money 1801 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, to help will headline the Air Force Reserve can be used for tuition, books, military personnel and their families bet- Command’s Patriot World Tour at Hickam supplies and fees. Applications ter understand saving and investing and April 17th. All military I.D. cardholders are will be available for provide information on where to invited to attend the concert scheduled for downloading at www.aer- turn for objective information to 6 – 9 p.m. on the Freedom Tower grass hq.org; at the AER office; help them invest wisely for mall. or by mail from HQ, AER as their future. The forum is co- Send community announcements to com- of April 1. sponsored by Sen. Daniel Aka- 25 / Tuesday [email protected]. ka and State of Hawaii Depart- Quarterly Volunteer Recognition — The Bishop Museum — Keep traditions alive ment of Commerce and Consumer Af- Quarterly Volunteer Recognition will at Bishop Museum’s first Native Hawaiian fairs. be held Tuesday, April 25 from 2 to 2:30 Arts Market on Saturday and Sunday, April Active-duty service members, spouses, p.m. in the Command Conference Room. March 1-2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The two-day military retirees, and Department of De- Nominations are being accepted by celebration features over 25 Native fense and Department of Homeland Securi- the Army volunteer coordinator (AVC) 31 / Today Hawaiian contemporary artists and ty civilian employees and their spouses are through today for community agencies and ACS “Smart Buy Class” — ACS Family cultural practitioners displaying, demon- invited to attend from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. through April 7 for brigade nominations. and Financial Readiness Programs are in- strating and selling their works. Admission Wednesday, April 12. Register and sign up Nomination forms are available at troducing a new workshop called the “Smart is free for local residents, military personnel online at www.saveandinvest.org. www.mwrarmyhawaii.com/acs/acsvol Buy Class” to give participants the tools to with I.D., Bishop Museum members and unteer.asp, or through the AVC, Cathie save hundreds of dollars a year on gro- children 3 and under. 15 / Saturday Henderson at 655-4227 or via e-mail at ceries. Attendees will explore the commis- Call 847-3511 or visit www.bishopmu- PH Rotary Club Fundraiser — Join the [email protected]. sary benefit, go on a virtual commissary seum.org for more information. Pearl Harbor Rotary Club as they sponsor a shopping trip, learn money-saving tips and “Poker Run” Saturday, April 15 at Richard- 28 / Friday tricks and more. Bring coupons, participate 3 / Monday son Field across from Aloha Stadium. Mo- Annual Volunteer Ceremony — Annual in a coupon exchange and learn how to Hui O Na Wahine Welfare — The Schofield torcycle riders should register at 9 a.m. with volunteer recognition will be held Friday, use a coupon exchange file. Barracks Hui O Na Wahine spousesclubwill roll out scheduled for 10 a.m. Proceeds will April 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Bowen Park. When A Stranger Calls A monthly class starts today from 9:30 to accept welfare requests through April 3. benefit the Hawaii USO and will go to Ro- For more information, contact Cathie Hen- (PG-13) 11:30 a.m. at Schofield Barracks ACS. Seats Welfare request forms are available at ACS tary International's efforts to eliminate po- derson at 655-1703 or e-mail at hender- Today, 7 p.m. are limited; call 655-4354. or the thrift shop. To be elibible, agencies lio. [email protected]. mustcomplete the forms. Applications must A $25 donation for riders includes lunch, Wednesday, 7 p.m. be postmarked by Monday, April 3. For a Rotary "Service above Self" pin, enter- April more information, call 624-3186. tainment and a chance to win cash and door prizes. Non-riders are welcome to par- May 1 / Saturday Financial Education Forum — Learn to ticipate in lunch, door prizes and music for 5 / Friday Special Olympics – Special Olympics will manage money with confidence at a free Fi- a $15 donation beginning around 1 p.m. Aloha Tower Marketplace — Enjoy a begin with track and field events at Stone- nancial Education Forum for military fam- Contact John McLaughlin at 423-4488 for taste of Mexico at the ATM 3rd Annual man Field, Schofield Barracks, 9 a.m. to 4 ilies. Scheduled for April 12 from 9:30 a.m. more information. Cinco de Mayo celebration block party p.m. Saturday. to 2 p.m. at the Hawaii Convention Center, Friday, May 5 from 5 to 9 p.m. Cel- 1801 Kalakaua Avenue downtown, the event NMFA Scholarships — ebrate at the only waterfront par- Diamond Head Crater Celebration — The is open to active-duty service members, The National Military ty in town on four different stages. Diamond Head Crater Celebration, Saturday, spouses, military retirees and civilian em- Family Association is Admission is free and the festivi- April 1 from 2 to 8 p.m, will feature Linda ployees and their spouses. A continental now accepting applica- ties will include live music by Ronstadt and other major mainland and breakfast and lunch will be provided. For tions for the NMFA Joanne Rolando Sanches, free giveaways, par- Hawaii artists. more information, call 655-4227. Holbrook Patton Military ty beads while supplies last, and strolling Tickets are available at the Blaisdell Spouse Scholarship Pro- Mariachiss. Participating restaurants will Arena box office, online at www.ticket 6 / Thursday gram. Uniformed service spouses, ac- offer food and drink as well. master.com or toll-free at 1-877-750-4400. Career and Job Fair — The Airman and tive, retired, National Guard, Reserve or For more information, call 735-7000 or Family Readiness Flight (AFRF) is spon- survivor, who are studying toward profes- Final Destination 3 6 / Saturday (R) visit www.cratercelebration.com. soring a free career and job fair sional certification or attending post-sec- USO Hawaii — USO Hawaii presents “A where military members and their ondary or graduate school are encouraged Saturday, 7 p.m. Salute to Our Troops,” featuring a Thursday, 7 p.m. Roberts Hawaii — offers one child, families can explore careers, make to apply. Scholarships are normally $1000. Waikiki parade and outdoor concert Satur- ages four to 11, admission initial contacts with employers, Applications will only be accepted online, day, May 6. The event will honor all of free with two adult admis- apply for open positions, and ex- and must be submitted by midnight, April Hawaii’s active-duty military personnel. The sions on Alii Kai dinner change career/job information. At- 15. Applications can be found at parade begins at Fort DeRussy, proceeds cruise and Magic of Poly- tendees should dress appropriately www.nmfa.org/scholarships2006. down Kalakaua and Monsarrat Avenues, nesia show during April and bring multiple copies of their re- and ends at Kapiolani Park for the concert. to all military identifica- sume. The fair will be held April 6 11 / Friday Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be tion card holders. from 9 a.m. to noon at the Hickam Hawai‘i Pacific University — Hawai‘i Pa- served at no cost to active-duty personnel Community Center. cific University will celebrate its 22nd an- and their families. Vendors will also provide AER Spouse Education Assis- To register or obtain more information, nual Intercultural Day Friday, April 21, from food for purchase. USO we organizations in- tance — Spouse education assistance is call the AFRF at 449-0300. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fort Street Mall. Free terested in becoming sponsors. For more available through Army Emergency Relief and open to the public, the event spotlights For more information, contact USO Hawaii Something New (AER). The program assists spouses and 12 / Wednesday HPU students’ diversity through cultural at 836-3351. (PG-13) widows in furthering their education, which Financial Forum — The NASD Investor exhibits, a parade, and stage performances Sunday, 7 p.m. affords them increased job opportunities. Education Foundation, in partnership with of traditional dance and music from around Financial assistance is provided as a grant Pacific Command Military Family Support the world. SEE COMMUNITY CALENDAR, B-4 The theater is closed Monday & Tuesday. COMMUNITY HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY MARCH 31, 2006 | B-3 Parks: Solomon Elementary pillar receives Ola Pono award Story and Photo by Kwon has a passion for teach- Busch gives SPC. AMANDA FLEMETT ing military children to live the Staff Writer right way and realizes they may SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Har- face difficulties with their parents free passes ry Kwon was awarded the Ola deploy. Having also served in the Pono award for his service at armed forces, he understands the Solomon Elementary School re- military lifestyle. to military cently. The Ola Pono award is giv- “I truly believe that without Sol- CONTINUED FROM A-1 en to citizens in the community diers there is no freedom,” Kwon who work towards making Hawaii said. admission per year. safe and drug free. It is this belief that compels The amusement parks partici- “He’s awesome,” said Principal Kwon to encourage the values in pating in the program include the Linda Yoshikami of Solomon Ele- the children with whom he inter- following: mentary. “You can see how much acts. He teaches them about the re- •Sea World parks in Orlando, the children love him.” wards of hard work and instills Fla., San Diego and San Antonio; Kwon, who has dedicated nu- hope when situations become •Busch Gardens parks in Tampa, merous years to serving his com- complicated for military children. munity, helps junior police officers Fla., and Williamsburg, Va.; The children of Solomon Ele- direct traffic at Solomon Elemen- •Sesame Place, a children's play mentary presented Kwon with nu- and water park, near Philadelphia; tary. In addition, he is an active merous leis, hung banners they •Adventure Island water park member in the Lion’s Club and made, and the JPO’s honored him in Tampa; and works with the Junior Reserve Of- •Water Country USA water park ficers Training Course at Leilehua by singing the famed song, “Tiny in Williamsburg. High School. Bubbles.” Harry Kwon is lovingly presented a lei from one of the many students attending the ceremony in honor of True to form, Kwon left the stu- Jacobs said he expects a total of To make the job of junior police his recieving the Ola Pono award. two million participants by this officer (JPO) more interesting, dents with a piece of advice, year's end. Kwon teaches the JPOs the words dence as they march to their traf- ue of living right, which is what munity and public relations offi- “Whatever you do, boys and girls, A lot of reservists are taking to “Tiny Bubbles” by Don Ho, fic safety duties. ola pono means in Hawaiian, in cer for the Hawaii Medical Service in life; never quit. No matter how part in the program, which is great which the children sing in ca- “He is working to instill the val- the kids,” Kay Watanabe, com- Association, said. tough it gets, it will get better.” to see, he said. "We know that [service in the re- serves] requires a commitment that is serious and praiseworthy, and it was important to us to open up the AMR residents, family housing lend program to them," he said, noting that reservists and National Guard troops often now deploy overseas hand to build action sports park alongside their active duty col- leagues. ANN WHARTON Army Hawaii Family Housing

FORT SHAFTER — “At the most recent Oahu South Town Hall Participants can go online to meeting, residents communicat- fill out a form for free admission at ed the need for a skate park at www.herosalute.com. Aliamanu Military Reservation (AMR),” said Lt. Col. Stephen Anheuser-Busch has a long his- Moniz, Oahu Base Support Bat- tory supporting the troops, Jacobs talion commander. said. The company has supported “We saw this as a safety issue scholarship funds, parties for troops and approached the people that and other projects. It is also a cor- could build a quality park quick- porate member of “America Sup- ly: AHFH [Army Hawaii Family ports You," a Defense Department Housing],” he said, adding, “The initiative facilitating support for Action Sports Park is a result of Tammy Kaauamo America's troops and their families. subsequent meetings with resi- Bob Baldonado (right) of the Oahu Base Support Battalion aids staff “We get probably something on dents and AHFH.” from Army Hawaii Family Housing dismantling the community’s old in- the order of 300 or 400 e-mails, Other improvements the com- line skate rink, making way for a new action park. letters and calls on this a week, munity said were needed includ- and some of those are really very ed resurfacing of the surrounding said Janine Lind, AHFH proper- them as we proceed with the touching," he said. “If anybody area, landscaping and the instal- ty management director. development of their communi- takes away from the experience lation of lights. “We received valuable feedback ties.” that this company appreciates what “AHFH and Actus Lend Lease from Army families when we The sports park is currently they're doing, then we've kind of are in the business of building designed their homes, and we are scheduled for completion in May done our job." communities, not just homes,” committed to working with 2006. B-4 | MARCH 31, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY SPORTS program runs April 25 – June 15. In this parent-participation pro- gram, youth will learn basic soccer, Ongoing including dribbling, passing and throw-ins. The cost is $10 and in- Aerobic Classes — Tripler Army cludes a T-shirt. Medical Center and Fort Shafter The program will be held at the Gyms are offering $1 per class per Bennett Youth Center field and the person aerobics classes. Aliamanu Military Reservation At TAMC, classes offered are baseball fields. For more informa- step aerobics and beginning to in- tion, call 836-1923 (AMR), 438- termediate cardio-kickboxing. April 9336 (Fort Shafter), 655-6465 Classes will be held Monday, (Schofield Barracks) or 655-0883 Wednesday and Friday at 4:30 p.m. (Wheeler/Helemano Military Reser- At Fort Shafter, cardio- kickboxing 1 / Saturday will be offered on Tuesday and Ladies Golf Clinic — Ladies, vation). Thursday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. want to brush up on your golfing For more information, call 433- skills? A free golf clinic will be Youth Sports Track and Field— 2031. held April 1 at the Leilehua Golf Register now through April 21 for Course located right outside the youth track and field at AMR, Fort Muscle Moves — Tone your Wheeler Army Air Field AAF front Shafter, Schofield Barracks and gate. The one-hour clinic will be- Wheeler Youth Centers. Registra- muscles using a variety of equip- gin at 2:30 p.m. and equipment tion is open to youth born be- ment, including bands, dumbbells, Joseph Bunch will be provided. Reservations are tween 1988 to 1997 and the cost is exercise balls and more. Classes recommended. $40. are offered every Friday at the For more details or to reserve Participants will receive a team Schofield Barracks Health and Fit- SKIES wins big at Kenjutsuryu your space, call 655-4653. uniform, qualified coaching, and a ness Center at 11:45 a.m. Call 655- USA Track and Field membership 8007 for more details. 2 / Sunday card. A military ID card or birth “5 Game, No Tap” Tournament certificate is required to sign up, Wheeler Lanes Parties — Score karate invitational tournament — Individuals are invited to par- along with a physical exam. a strike with your friends by plan- ticipate in a “5 Game, No Tap” Practice begins in early April ning a party at Wheeler Lanes. SANDY SALISBURY eration and a member of the U.S. Tournament at the Schofield Bowl- and the season runs from June Rent the entire six-lane bowling SKIES ADMINSITRATOR Olympic Committee. Hunter Owens, 6, Bunch first led the HOKK team ing Center. Check-in is at 1 p.m. to July. center on Saturdays or Sundays LOS ANGELES — The SKIES Gold Medals in Kata & to victory at the 37th Ken Shu and the cost is $20. Call 655-0573 For more information, call 836- for birthday parties, reunions, hail Hawaii Okinawa Kenpo Karate- Kan, Hawaii’s championships, in Kumite. for more information. 1923 (AMR), 438-9336 (Fort and farewell gatherings, and oth- Do Shudokan (HOKK) team left Shafter), 655-6465 (Schofield Bar- er special occasions. Call 656-1745 February. SKIES students won 28 the 31st Kenjutsuryu Invitational first-, 32 second-, and 24 third- Kiersten Owens, 13 5 / Wednesday racks) or 655-0883 (Wheeler/Hele- for more information. Karate Championships in L.A. with BMX Track —The BMX track on mano Military Reservation). place medals in kobudo, kata and Silver Medals in Kata & the title of “Grand Champions.” kumite karate styles. Many of the WAAF is now open on Wednes- Run/Walk/Swim Club — Record Four karate students from Kumite days from 5 to 6 p.m. and Satur- Softball Intramurals — Time to each mile you run, walk or swim winning students were from AMR, Aliamanu Military Reservation in Fort Shafter, Helemano Military days from 10 a.m. to noon. For gear up for summer softball in- and win incentive prizes in the Honolulu, Hawaii, returned from Krystal Owens, 14 additional information, call 655- tramurals. Get your team together 100-mile run/walk and 50-mile Reservation and Schofield Bar- the invitational with high hon- racks. Gold Medal in Kumite. 0883 or visit www.mwrarmy- and sign up now through April 21 swim clubs. Runners receive a pair ors. hawaii.com/cys/bmx_track.htm. for both men and women’s teams. of Thorlo running socks, and SKIES Unlimited offers Okinawa Joseph A. Bunch, founder and Kenpo Karate-Do-Shudokan class- Matthew Aguigui, 8 Men’s teams are for active duty swimmers receive goggles. chief instructor of HOKK, and his Gold Medal in Kata; Stop by any Army Physical Fit- es at the following gyms: Alia- Army Mini-Sports Soccer — army only and women’s teams are wife, Linda Bunch, a HOKK in- ness Center or swimming pool to manu, Fort Shafter, Helemano Bronze in Kumite Register now through April 18 for for active duty army and spouses. structor and administrator, are pick up a log sheet. Call 655-9914 Military Reservation and Bennett the Army Mini-Sports Soccer pro- For more information, call 655- both dedicated to offering classes gram for youth ages 4 to 5. The 0856. for more information. Youth Center, Schofield Barracks. to military families through the Classes are held for one hour Parents are also welcome to schools of knowledge, inspiration, twice a month. Cost for the first participate in classes. For more exploration & skills program, bet- family member is $35 per month, details, call the Child and Youth 23 / Sunday and men, women and children rid- ter known as SKIES. Joseph $25 for the second family mem- Services registration offices at 10k Volksmarch — The Mene- ers. Bunch is the Hawaii representative ber, and $20 for the third and all 833-5393 (Aliamanu) or 655-5314 hune Marchers is sponsoring a 10K Those looking for hard- to the USA National Karate Fed- additional family members. (Schofield Barracks). volksmarch on April 23 at Mau- riding, fast-paced rodeo action can nalua Bay Beach Park in Hawaii gallop over to the DK Ranch Kai. Start is between 8 and noon. Arena, Waimanalo Saturday, May Send community announcements The cost is free unless volksmarch 6. to community@ credit is desired, then marchers Competition begins at 10 a.m. hawaiiarmyweekly.com. must pay a $3 fee. Contact Marsha and includes barrel racing, pole at 395-9724 for more information. bending and other timed events. 30 / Sunday April Rodeo — Looking for hard-rid- ing, fast-paced rodeo action? Gal- Ongoing Hawaiian Trail and Mountain lop over to the Kawailoa Ranch Club — will hike two miles in Arena in Haleiwa Saturday, April Honolulu Marathon Clinic — Manoa Valley Saturday, April 8th. 30. Looking to get in shape for a All are invited, but a $2 donation Sponsored by the Hawaii marathon? Join the free Honolulu is requested from non-members. Women’s Rodeo Association, this Marathon Clinic, led by Dr. Jack Hikers meet at the mauka side of event is free to spectatorsand fea- Scaff.. The clinic meets Sundays at Iolani Palace at 8 a.m. Call Justin tures Hawaii’s best horses and men, 7:30 a.m. at Kapiolani Park at 3833 at 778-8629 to confirm. women and children riders. . Paki Ave. The clinic stresses slow, Competition begins at 10 a.m. recreational running for beginners Multiple Sclerosis Society — and includes barrel racing, pole and walkers. The focus is training will hold the 2006 MS Walk Sat- bending and other timed events. to finish the Honolulu Marathon in urday, April 8 at McCoy Pavil- December. For more information, ion, Ala Moana Beach Park. Walk call 655-4692. three miles, meet new people, and help more than 700 local resi- May Golfers Wanted — Are you dents with MS. For more infor- looking for a golf group? Military mation, call the Hawaii division of Rodeo — Sponsored by the or civilian golfers interested in the National MS Society at 532- Hawaii Women’s Rodeo Associa- playing golf on Sunday mornings 0806 or log onto www.na- tion, this event is free to spectators at Leilehua Golf Course should call tionalmssociety.org and features Hawaii’s best horses 347-8038 or 375-3322.

Army spouse employment part- Shafter ACS at 438-9285 fo regis- nership. The site includes job tration or questions. Community search techniques and resume writ- ing tips. Schofield Barracks Newcomers Calendar For additional help, contact your Orientation Tour — ACS will con- From B-2 ACS Employment Readiness Pro- duct a newcomer’s orientation tour gram manager at 655-4227. every Friday for new Soldiers and family members. The tour will in- Financial Health — Want to find clude Schofield Barracks, Tripler Ongoing the road to healthy finances? Army Medical Center, surround- Contact ACS, located in Building ing civilian communities, the Hale Community Calendar Briefs — 2091 across the street from Koa Hotel, the Bishop Museum Do you have announcements of Richardson swimming pool. March and other points of interest on the upcoming events, sports or activ- classes are: checkbook mainte- island. ities you’d like to post in the nance, money management, cred- The tour will depart at 7:30 a.m. Hawaii Army Weekly? If so, e- it management, the Thrift Savings and return at 4:30 p.m., and reg- mail your information to edi- Plan, car buying, mutual fund in- istration is required. Lunch is not [email protected] at vesting, college funding, and provided, but participants may least two weeks in advance of your AER/Command Referral. Instruc- bring a cooler with drinks, snacks event or activity. tors also assist with zero percent and lunch. interest Army Emergency Relief For more information or to reg- Pearlridge Center — Hop on loans. ister, call ACS at 655-2400. over to the Pearlridge Center for To attend a class or schedule a Easter Bunny Photos. The Easter one-on-one appointment with a Kindergarten Registration — Bunny will appear now through financial counselor, call 655-4ACS Wheeler Elementary School is ac- April 15 during center hours at (4227). All services are free and cepting kindergarten registration the downtown center court. help is only a phone call away. for the 2006-2007 school year. Children who are 5 years old by ACS Volunteers — Free child Fort Shafter Newcomers Ori- Dec. 31 are eligible. Parents may care at an hourly rate is provided entation Tour — The Fort Shafter pick up a registration packet at for up to 20 hours per week for ACS presents a newcomer’s the school office. For more infor- those who volunteer with ACS. orientation tour every other Tues- mation, call 622-6400. What’s more, volunteering offers day. The tour helps familiarize job experience and flexible hours. new Soldiers and family members Catholic Women of the Chapel Contact Cathie Henderson at with many aspects of Hawaiian (CWOC) – Join the CWOC for 655-2398 or hendersonca@ culture, customs, language, fellowship and sharing of the schofield.army.mil for more infor- surrounding communities, the Catholic faith. CWOC meet on mation. Hale Koa Hotel and various points Fridays at the Main Post Chapel of interest on the island. from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Room Work and Careers Web Site — Registration is required and seat- D9. On-site child care is available Need help in your job search ing is limited. by reservation. For child care process? Explore the Web sites Tour time is 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. reservations, call 624-6025. http://www.myarmylifetoo.com Lunch is not provided, but you For further information, call and http://www.militaryspouse can bring your lunch or purchase 206-8367. jobseach.org to learn about the it at the Hale Koa. Call the Fort