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Pacific Division Matches C-1 Sports Briefs C-2 MMARINEARINE Health & Fitness C-4 Volume 32, Number 15 www.mcbh.usmc.mil April 18, 2003 Feedback enables Hawaii Marines rotate Lance Cpl. Monroe F. Seigle Japan, after a six-month-long de- “This was a grand experience the Red Lions of HMH 363 increased Combat Correspondent ployment. for the new guys in our unit who packed up and shipped out to During the deployment, the have never been away from Iwakuni, to accomplish training support (Editor’s Note: See page A-4 for Marines participated in exercise home,” said Maj. Paul Curran, similar to that accomplished by news of Combat Service Support Eagle Talon in the Philippines, executive officer for HMH-463. HMH-463. Lance Cpl. Group 3’s deployment to Tailand for and conducted training missions “This was a chance for them to Marine Corps Base Hawaii- Monroe F. Seigle Combat Correspondent exercise “Cobra Gold ‘03.) in the Republic of South Korea. get out and see the world while stationed ground combat forces The unit deployment program The Flying Pegasus attained a completing training they can’t do also rotated deployment loca- assures that Marines are con- total of more than 1,100 flying in Hawaii. tions. The Military Commit- stantly deployed to duty stations hours. They successfully flew “It was an awesome adven- The Island Warriors of 2nd Bn., tee for Persons with around the world. CH 53D Sea Stallion helicopters ture, and we are glad to be home 3rd Marine Regiment, returned Disabilities was estab- Recently, Marine Heavy to Iwakuni from MCAS Futenma now.” home from a six-month-long lished aboard MCB Helicopter Squadron 463 re- on Okinawa, Japan, and also to As HMH-463 returned home Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, to turned from MCAS Iwakuni, Osan Air Base in Korea. from its challenging deployment, See DEPLOYMENT, A-6 improve available ser- vices for members en- rolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program. Through the recom- mendations of these fam- Lethal Breeze hits K-Bay ilies, many recent accom- plishments have and will make life easier for family members with disabili- ties. Now, when an emer- gency occurs that requires the assistance of military police or firefighters, the responding units are aware of the presence of a special needs family member with the place- ment of stickers on the en- trances of these house- holds. Also, throughout the family housing areas of MCB Hawaii, drivers have been made aware of blind or deaf children at play with the installation of new street signs. Marine Corps Base Hawaii now boasts the largest special needs re- source library in the Marine Corps. A com- plete listing of titles is available at the Kaneohe Bay base library, to in- clude the interlibrary ex- change. Titles are cata- loged under “Special Cpl. Jason E. Miller Needs.” The Federal Fire Department rinsed off dozens of victims in the simulated chemical attack on MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay called “Lethal Other improvements Breeze 03”, which was designed to test the base's ability to cope with such a crisis. See page A-3 for more on Lethal Breeze. should better recreational opportunities for individ- uals with disabilities. Children with disabili- ties will be provided with Commandant’s speech motivates troops accommodations to par- ticipate in youth-related Lance Cpl. Monroe F. Seigle Before addressing the service tioned or what their job may be. listed Marine to hold the posi- activities, at no additional Combat Correspondent members, Gen. Hagee presented “There are two kinds of tion, spoke to noncommissioned cost to the supporting the Center of Safety Excellence Marines,” said the Commandant, officers and junior enlisted ser- family members. The newly appointed award to Bo Irvine, director of “Marines that are over in the vice members. Individuals with senso- Commandant of the Marine the Base Safety Center, for estab- Gulf right now and Marines who “Staff NCOs are the backbone ry deprivation are al- Corps, Gen. Michael Hagee, paid lishing a comprehensive safety wish they were in the Gulf right of our Corps,” said McMichael to lowed to enter base func- a visit to MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe excellence program in 2002. now.” the background sounds of loud tions, prior to the begin- Bay, April 10, to give a motiva- During his speech, Gen. Hagee After Gen. Hagee’s remarks, “hoorahs” by Marines. “This has ning of any event. This tional speech to Marines and discussed the importance of the the sergeant major of the Marine been the most prestigious job I change gives them a Sailors, and answer questions mission of every Marine and Corps, Sgt. Maj. Alford chance to acclimate them- about future plans for the Corps. Sailor — regardless of where sta- McMichael, the 14th senior en- See COMMANDANT, A-5 selves to the sights and sounds of the event, and prevents the possibility of overstressing sensory-de- Congressman Abercrombie to give PME here prived individuals in a crowded environment. Cpl. Jason E. Miller presence and sharing his “I think what is cur- fects every aspect of mili- Still to come are com- Press Chief wisdom to a crowd of of- rently expected of our tary life. puters for online disabili- ficers, staff noncommis- military needs some re- The lecture will include ty awareness training, The Pacific War sioned officers and civil- view,” he said. “The role a question and answer pe- which are scheduled to be Memorial Lecture Series ian leaders from the base of the military has under- riod, and the goal is to installed before the end of is now in its official sec- and surrounding commu- gone some drastic chan- provide a first class the month. ond year of operation. In nities at the base theater, ges in recent years, and I Professional Military Positive feedback has 2002, University of Thursday. believe that it’s been put Education event that will been received from fami- Hawaii football head Speakers involved with in a position to deal with intellectually challenge lies since the successful coach June Jones inaugu- the lecture series are gen- both policy and military members of the MCB implementation of these rated the series by becom- erally invited to give at- ABERCROMBIE doctrine. This is inappro- Hawaii community. resources. ing the first featured tendees an outside per- priate.” For more information The EFMP said it will speaker. spective of current situa- ed U.S. involvement in Among other topics, he regarding seat availability continually strive to make For 2003, U.S. Repre- tions that have an effect the Middle East, will give will also touch base on ex- for this PME, contact your MCB Hawaii better for sentative Neil Abercrom- on the military. a lecture regarding cur- plaining the role of civil- unit personnel support families who have mem- bie, D-1st District, will be Congressman Abercrom- rent government and mil- ian leadership in the sections through your pr- bers with disabilities. gracing the base with his bie, who recently contest- itary roles in world issues. Congress, and how it af- oper chain of command. A-2 • April 18, 2003 Hawaii Marine

MCBHMCBH MCB Hawaii turns 9 years old NNEWSEWS BBRIEFSRIEFS CONGRESSMAN ABERCROMBIE TO SPEAK AT PWM LECTURE

Pacific War Memorial Lecture Series 2-03 will feature Congressman Neil Abercrom- bie of Hawaii’s 1st District on Thursday at ““YYouou areare thethe crucialcrucial fifthfifth 7 p.m. at the base theater. Designed to intellectually challenge at- elementelement ofof thethe MAGTFMAGTF..”” tendees, this officer professional military education lecture is open to ranks E-6 and above, their spouses, GS-7 and above , and — Lt. Gen. Earl B. Hailston local community leaders. Commanding General, Marine Forces Pacific

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In addition to its regularly scheduled ongratulations to all of you employees and family members. eas and facilities, base security, and services, the Base Chapel aboard MCB at Marine Corps Base These services include Semper Fit, other important administrative func- Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, will now be open CHawaii, Kaneohe Bay, as the Single Marine and Sailor tions that support the warfighters and Monday - Friday, with private prayer avail- you celebrate your ninth anniversary, Program, the Family Member their families. able Wednesdays and Thursdays until 8 April 15, 2003. Employment Program, Marine Corps In addition, there are numerous p.m. An all-faith service will be held every You are continuing a legacy of sup- Family Team Building, the Youth Marines and Sailors assigned to MCB Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The community is port to the Pacific theater, which the Activities Program and a Teen Youth Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, who are de- also invited to attend the following: Navy/Marine Corps team has been Center, to name just a few. ployed in support of the global war performing from the Mokapu Your commitment carries over into on terror and Operation Iraqi •Today, Good Friday Peninsula for more than 60 years. your relationship with the local com- Freedom. Your tireless support of Stations of the Cross at 11:45 a.m. This support started in 1939 with a munity and the highly successful those deployed, and their families, Solemn Good Friday Service at 5 p.m. small seaplane base, and expanded base safety and environmental pro- who remain behind, is a tribute to Protestant Service at 7 p.m. during World War II into a major grams, and has resulted in numerous your undying honor and selfless de- •Saturday, Holy Saturday training and support facility. awards. votion to duty. Roman Catholic Vigil Mass at 5 p.m. You’ve continued to grow and Most importantly, you are the cru- From all of us at Marine Forces •Sunday, Easter Sunday change, and have become one of the cial fifth element of the MAGTF. The Pacific, ‘Happy Anniversary’ and Sunrise Service at 6 a.m. at Rifle Range finest air/ground teams in the Pacific. MEF units housed aboard the base ‘Semper Fidelis’.” Roman Catholic Mass at 9:30 a.m. You have an indomitable commit- could not accomplish their warfight- Protestant Services at 8 and 11 a.m. ment to excellence. This is demon- ing mission without the outstanding strated by the variety of programs support provided by you. Lieutenant Gen. Earl B. Hailston LOST AND FOUND’SATMPD and services you provide to more This support includes the opera- Commanding General than 15,000 Marines, Sailors, civilian tion and maintenance of training ar- Marine Forces Pacific If you are missing valuables or other items, contact the Lost and Found at the Military Police Department, to see if any- one has turned in the item(s). Lost items DEFY lends youthful hands to on hand include I.D. cards, bicycles, wal- lets, keys, cell phones and miscellaneous jewelry. aging battleship USS Missouri An inquiry log is maintained, in the event of item(s) being retrieved. Call Sgt. Youth clean to Education program, or program helps build self- clean. Gordon Scott at 257-2103, ext. 315, for DARE, and the Children’s esteem in youth 9 to 12 “I also chose the project prompt assistance. preserve past, Drug Awareness Program, years old. It provides them because, not only would we Crime prevention is looking for neigh- brighten future commonly called CDAP, with the tools they need to be helping to preserve a borhood watch representatives to get in- that are know for taking an resist drugs, gangs, and al- piece of history, we could volved in their communities by taking Sgt. Jereme Edwards active role in the life of cohol. teach the children about the charge of local neighborhoods aboard MCB Assistant Editor America’s youth, to teach Initially developed by ship as we cleaned. Plus, it Hawaii. If you’re interested, contact the them the dangers of deal- the Drug Demand showed them that to give Crime Prevention Unit at 257-2103, ext. ing with drugs. Reduction Task Force, DE- back you have to be willing 314/315. There are organizations The Drug Education for FY of Hawaii is sponsored to put a little sweat into it,” such as the Drug Youth program has the by the Navy and restricted explained Picadura. Awareness Resistance same mission. The DEFY to military youth. A two The DEFY youth said Hawaii phase program, during they were indeed pleased phase one the children are that Picadura had chosen ARINE taught self-management the Missouri as their com- M skills, drug resistance and munity service project.

Commanding General Brig. Gen. Jerry C. McAbee information skills, general “It feels pretty good. We Public Affairs Director Maj. Cathy Close and social skills, and the are cleaning and making it Public Affairs Chief Staff Sgt. Robert Carlson Managing Editor Aiko Brum importance of physical fit- better for the people who Staff Writer Sgt. Alexis R. Mulero ness. visit the ship,” said Blake Staff Writer Sgt. Joe Lindsay Assistant Editor Sgt. Jereme Edwards During the second phase, Picadura, a DEFY partici- Press Chief Cpl. Jason E. Miller Assistant Editor Cpl. Jessica M. Mills they receive lessons about pant. “It is important to do Staff Writer Lance Cpl. Monroe F. Seigle the importance of giving community service work, back to their community, ‘cause if we didn’t, things The Hawaii Marine is an unofficial newspaper and the DEFY participants wouldn’t be nice when peo- published every Friday by MidWeek Printing, Inc., take part in a community ple visit. 45-525 Luluku Road, Kaneohe, HI 96744, a private service project. “The most important firm in no way connected with the U.S. Marine Most recently, DEFY of thing I learned in the pro- Corps under exclusive contract to the U.S. Marine Hawaii lended a helping gram was ‘don’t do drugs, Corps. This civilian enterprise is an authorized pub- hand to the USS Missouri, make the right choices and lication for members of the military services. affectionately called the community service work Contents of the Hawaii Marine are not necessari- “Mighty Mo.” makes things better for ly the official views of or endorsed by the United “This is our yearly com- everyone’,” Blake added. States Government, the Department of Defense or munity service the U.S. Marine Corps. All advertising is provided project,” said by MidWeek Printing, Inc., 235-5881. Daryl Picadura, The appearance of advertising in the Hawaii program coordina- Marine, including inserts and supplements, does not tor. “Normally, constitute endorsement of the firms’ products and we do a beach services by the DoD, DoN or the U.S. Marine Corps cleanup, but I of the products or services advertised. thought [the USS Everything advertised in the Hawaii Marine shall Missouri] was a be made available for purchase, use or patronage better project for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national many reasons. origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, polit- “The Missouri ical affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the Memorial is run purchaser, user or patron. completely on do- Editorial content or public service announce- nations from visi- ments (i.e. all content other than paid advertise- Sgt. Jereme Edwards tors, so the staff is Sgt. Jereme Edwards ments) is edited, prepared and provided by the always looking for Chase Lambert (left), a DEFY participant, and Cpl. Tim Bliven Szakacsy, in DEFY, sweeps up Public Affairs Office aboard Marine Corps Base Leazott, DEFY program counselor, use teamwork to sweep volunteers to help dust in the area of the Mighty Mo for Hawaii. Opinions expressed are not to be consid- the deck of the USS Missouri. keep Mighty Mo which she is responsible. ered an official expression of the DoD or the U.S. Marine Corps. To contact the MCB Hawaii Public Affairs Office use the following addresses: HAWAII MARINE, BOX 63062, BLDG. 216, Sergeants and below who dare to become Combat Correspondents and MCB HAWAII, KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII 96863 would pride themselves on telling the Marine Corps story can seize the E-MAIL: [email protected] opportunity with a lateral move into the 4341 occupational field. Contact FAX: 257-2511, PHONE: 257-8840 Staff Sgt. Robert Carlson at the Public Affairs Office, 257-8840, for details. Hawaii Marine April 18, 2003 • A-3 Lethal Breeze blows through WWORDORD ONON MCBH responds THETHE SSTREETTREET to disaster

Cpl. Jason E. Miller “What is the Press Chief

Forty people sit quietly single best in a theater watching the previews before a new movie. The smell of pop- piece of advice corn and sugar fills the air as the lights dim and the you can give a movie is about to begin. Suddenly, a hacking cough resonates through- new Marine?” out the entire room. And, instead of suppressing, the coughing only gets worse and passes on to more and Cpl. Jason E. Miller more people — until Providing first response, federal firefighters checked on the status of many contami- everyone in the theater is nated victims during the Lethal Breeze mock-chemical attack. Each victim was thor- writhing in agony on the oughly sanitized before receiving clearance to seek further medical attention. theater floor, having been "Make wise choices exposed to chemical toxins ground near the the exercise. tested the installation’s and choose your put there by someone with Boondocker theater as the Acting media members ability to cope with a friends carefully." harmful intent. Federal Fire Department repeatedly tried to push chemical attack, or any Lance Cpl. Erik Meanwhile, across responded, first, to the the limits of the respon- other crisis scenario. Moreno town, a suspicious vehicle call. ders and were turned The lessons learned will has been found to contain Victims who were still away before causing much help the base better handle Protocol NCO explosives. able to move about were disruption. these kinds of threats in Headquarters Bn., A bomb squad stands by treated and sanitized by The exercise then turned the future, if they should MCB Hawaii to try and disarm it. firemen whom set up a its attention to an explo- unfortunately occur. With a huge crisis loom- mobile decontamination sive-rigged vehicle found Community Research ing, how will the commu- area in response to the near the Ft. Hase Beach Association, out of nity respond? threat. The victims were area. Base explosive ord- Washington D.C., put on These events didn’t take then taken to the Branch nance disposal technicians the exercise to test MCB place in Riyadh, Moscow, Medical Clinic for further responded to the call to se- Hawaii’s capabilities in a or Northern Ireland, but treatment. cure the vehicle before any terrorist threat. right here aboard MCB To further add realism damage could be done by Thirteen Washington of- Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, as to the exercise, real and an explosion. ficials monitored the exer- the scenario for Exercise acting media were present The scenario stretched cise and gave input that "The best advice I Lethal Breeze 2003. to test the information out- MCB Hawaii’s crisis reac- will improve the base’s fu- could give them is to Acting victims lined the put of those involved with tion to the limits; yet it ture response to any crisis. not drink underage and listen to your senior Marines and NCOs."

Pfc. Josh Flory

Machinegunner Weapons Co., 3/3

“Ask someone to give you a tour of the base and learn where everything is. Then save money to buy a car." Staff Sgt. Gil Tovar Airman Taylor Marines from 1st Platoon, Combat Engineer Co., Combat Assault Bn., conduct an in-stride breech to clear a mine- Gaffney field during a Combined Arms Live-Fire exercise at Camp Fuji, Japan. Aircraft handler Units strengthen reach at CALFEX VPU-2 Cpl. Ryan D. Libbert Moxley. “ It is our mission to III MEF Public Affairs Office maintain the capabilities to support the infantry.” "I always tell them to CAMP FUJI, Japan — Combat Assault Bn., a find a Marine Selected units from 3rd composite of light armored worthy of Marine Division recently reconnaissance, amphibious emulating and participated in a Combined assault vehicles and combat follow in their Arms Live Fire Exercise engineers, assisted 2/3 by footsteps. You clearing a path through dan- should always strive within the training area to reach the highest here. gerous terrain. pinnacle." Marines of 2nd Bn., 3rd Marines from Combat Marine Regiment, conduct- Engineer Co., using assets Gunnery Sgt. James ed battalion-sized assaults from an Amphibious Assault Lash on particular objectives, em- Vehicle and a combined anti- Radio chief ploying Fox, Golf and armor team, were tasked to 2/3 Weapons companies during Staff Sgt. Bill P. Denman breech minefields during the CALFEX, said Sgt. Kevin M. the CALFEX. Marines from Light Armored Reconnaissance com- “On the live-fire range, pany, Combat Assault Bn., offer protection for Golf Smith, squad leader. there were simulated enemy Co. 2nd Bn., 3rd Marines, during the CALFEX. Every unit participating in positions,” explained Sgt. the CALFEX was part of a Charles R. Lee, squad leader, Golf Bn., as they worked to support 2/3’s rare experience, as this type of exer- Co. “Each company was tasked to training objectives. cise is not a regular occurrence in the attack those positions. “The role of [Charlie Battery] was Marine Corps, according to Capt. “It was a full-scale attack for the to support [2nd Battalion] in the Jacques Sims, range control officer "I would tell them that this command battalion, but at the same time, the quickest and most efficient way pos- for Camp Fuji. and duty station is companies got to do their own train- sible,” said 1st Lt. Nolan L. Moxley, “It’s rare that Marines find them- what you make of it, ing.” executive officer. “They had a three- selves in an area where they can con- and to do their best Each company spent a full day on prong attack, and [the battery] was duct combined arms training in the at their job.” the range. When not firing, they re- there to support their maneuvering Pacific area,” said Sims. “Camp Fuji Petty Officer 3rd hearsed their maneuvers or posted elements and attacks, by helping to is the only place in the Asia-Pacific Class George security, Lee added. destroy and neutralize parts of the region where the Marine Corps can Hidalgo The CALFEX also provided train- enemy force.” conduct this type of training.” ing opportunities for K-Bay’s “The Marines performed awe- The CALFEX proved that team- Hospital corpsman Charlie Battery, 1st Bn., 12th some ... despite the weather ele- work has been, and will always be, CSSG-3 Marines, and for Combat Assault ments that were out there,” said a valuable asset during operations. A-4 • April 18, 2003 Hawaii Marine ...Rollin’ ...Rollin’ ...Rollin’

Sgt. Jereme Edwards Above — Crew members of the Peg- asus Leader guide Humvees into the weld deck before prepping them for shipment. Right — Motor transport op- erators with CSSG-3 continue to move SSALALUTESUTES into the weld deck of the Pegasus. CSSG-3 heads Thailand to head up the avi- Sergeants Course ation combat element. Class-03 ‘em up and “We’re going to be doing a lot of cross training with First place moves ‘em out the Thai military,” said Honor Graduate for exercise Gunnery Sgt. John Gregory, Sgt. Charles H. Zimmerman future operations chief for Cobra Gold ‘03 CSSG-3. “We plan to do a Second Place NEO [noncombatant evacu- Honor Graduate Cpl. Jason E. Miller ation operation], as well as Sgt. Jimmy B. Hutson Press Chief participate in some other training scenarios while Third Place More than 300 Combat we’re there.” Honor Graduate Service Support Group 3 The CSSG-3 Marines are Sgt. Jimmy T. Baxley Marines and Sailors from scheduled to depart, begin- MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, ning Monday, and are not Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps are preparing to leave the slated to return until June. Writing Award comforts of paradise and Many pieces of machin- First Place head to Exercise Cobra Gold ery, gear and vehicles neces- Sgt. Julian T. Frank Jr. 2003 in Thailand. sary for the group to meet The detachment of mission standards will be Runner-Up Marines will support the 3rd deployed along with the Sgt. Kekoaglenn Gaunavinaka Marine Expeditionary Marines. Logistics devil

Brigade while serving as dogs loaded up tons of gear Sgt. Jereme Edwards Honorable Mention part of the ground combat on the Pegasus Leader dur- Sgt. Marcos Soto ing the past week, which Lance Cpl. Jonathan Spangler (left), a motor trans- element. Marines from port operator with CSSG-3, awaits further instruc- Marine Aircraft Group 24 will transport it all to tions from Sgt. Havier Diaz (right background), the will also be heading to Thailand. port operations group NCOIC, before proceeding. Hawaii Marine April 18, 2003 • A-5 Golden Eagles bond with Japanese P3 squadron Lt. j.g. stream. While in The Golden Eagles discovered Kanoya, Robert A. Arreola Japan, Patrol Squadron 9 the long, rich history of Kanoya, as members of well as the customs and traditions Patrol KANOYA, Japan — March 19, of the Japanese people, throughout Squadron 9 took the op- Crew 10 of Patrol Squadron 9, along the tour. portunity to with the executive officer and oth- Before their departure, squadron capture er members of the squadron, visit- members exchanged gifts with lasting memories ed the VP-1 Sluggers of the members of VP-1, which included and posed Japanese Maritime Self Defense squadron patches and a presenta- for a photo Force based here. tion of colors from both countries. with The VP-1 Sluggers are a P-3C Everyone involved in the JMSDF members of the JMSDF squadron, which was hosting the visit said they enjoyed learning during the Golden Eagles for the event called about each other’s lifestyles and “Bonds of “The Bonds of Friendship.” backgrounds. The Bonds of Friendship” visit. The main purpose of this good- Friendship exchange lived up to its will trip was to brief the Japanese title. Courtesy of VP-9 on P-3 Orion propeller malfunctions and emer- gency procedures. The two day trip would allow members of both squadrons to share cul- tures as well as create friendships. Upon arrival of the VP- 9 aircraft, every member of VP-1 greeted the Golden Eagles with a pre- sentation of the United States flag and the Japanese flag. Every member of VP-9 was then paired with a member of VP-1, to ensure each person was individu- ally hosted, which added a more personal experi- ence. After refreshments and initial briefs, both squadrons participated in a softball game, followed by visits to an onsen, which is a traditional Japanese bath house. All members then pro- ceeded to a Japanese din- ner and a tour of the local night life in town. The following day, the Golden Eagles received a tour of the Kanoya Naval Aviation Museum, which presented the history of the old Imperial Naval Aviation and the modern Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force. From the museum, everyone traveled by bus to observe the Mount of Aira, where the emperor’s parents are entombed at the top of a mountain, at the base of a natural

HAGEE COMMANDANT, From A-1 have ever held. There is no other military that can accomplish the things we have.” McMichael also ad- dressed the war in Iraq and how the Marine Corps has played a vital role in its success. Before departing MCB Hawaii, Gen. Hagee and McMichael took pictures with Marines and Sailors and answered questions at the base theater. “There is no better time to be a Marine than the present,” said Gen. Hagee to the Marines aboard MCB Hawaii. “Our Corps today is strong, motivated and intelligent. We have the ability to car- ry out any mission we are presented with.” A-6 • April 18, 2003 Hawaii Marine

Sgt. Joe Lindsay Above — Members of Weapons Co., 1/3, bid MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, farewell as they prepare to de- part on a seven-month deployment to Okinawa under the Unit Deployment Program, April 11. Left — Corporal Jared Buchner, a javelin gunner with Weapons Co., 1/3, shares a tender moment with his girlfriend, Adria Urick, before departing for Okinawa.

DEPLOYMENT, From A-1 training at the Jungle Warfare David Bradney, 2/3 operations Training Center, and Operation officer. “Marines are always ex- pump in Okinawa, and the Lava Forest Light in Japan, which al- cited to go on deployments and Dogs of 1st Bn., 3rd Mari- lowed 2/3 to train with the see the world while experienc- nes,took their place. Japanese Ground Self Defense ing new things. While on its seven-month de- Force. “They are just as excited to ployment, 2/3 embarked on “It’s awesome to be home; come back home and get back to several journeys throughout the the Marines from 2/3 were their regular routines,” ex- free world. Highlights included ready to come back,” said Maj. plained Bradney. Hawaii MMARINEARINE L IFESTYLESIFESTYLES HawaiiL Marine B Section April 18, 2003

Maui’s quieter side

Makena DiPietro frolics on Maluaka Beach with his daughter Ella, 3.

Sgt. Joe Lindsay

(Editor’s Note: This is Part Two in a loan officer from Concord, Calif., tunities for those who crave a little two-part series on the Hawaiian island landed wrong on his left knee dur- more physical activity. of Maui. Part Two focuses on the quiet ing practice. “The area is so varied, from hik- coastal town of Makena, located on the “Hey, it was an accident; enough ing past ancient lava fields to play- island’s south shore.) about that already,” chipped in the ing on its world class golf course, or eavesdropping Lilly from a lounge scuba diving and snorkeling in the chair across the pool at the Maui ocean. Makena is the perfect blend Sgt. Joe Lindsay Price Hotel. of solitude and recreation,” said Combat Correspondent After the injury incident, Lilly had DiPietro’s wife, Marie Passion, an

Ron Dahlquist visited DiPietro in the hospital, to advertising executive and native of “ his is Maui the way it say how sorry he was, and the two Chicago. “It’s the type of place you A family enjoys the calm and tranquil used to be — dirt roads; have been close ever since, sharing go with the people you love, because waters of Maui’s south shore. Tundeveloped, rugged ter- family vacations to Maui every year. it is too beautiful not be shared with rain; and, most importantly — qui- “We’ve been bringing our families those closest to you.” et,” said the purposeful tourist, a here for as long as I can remember,” That feeling of “love” may have former college football star turned said Lilly, but it’s only been the in been why Makena was a favorite insurance executive, as he strode the past few years that we ‘discov- stop on the island-hopping hippie down deserted Maluaka Beach on ered’ Makena. trail during the 1960s and ‘70s, when the island’s south shore with his 3- “I’m a little torn right now be- one of Makena’s beaches became a year-old daughter in tow. “It’s no tween saying how wonderful it is nudist sanctuary with an almost accident we chose Makena for our here, and just keeping my mouth commune-like atmosphere. family vacation.” shut, because a big part of me does- “You still hear the legendary sto- Indeed, Makena is becoming a n’t want the word to get out,” ex- ries about Big Beach [Oneloa] and popular location for those who want plained Lilly. “It feels like our own Little Beach [Puu Olai],” said to avoid the sometimes-chaotic private slice of paradise.” Passion, “and about all the famous tourist scene that often defines Due to its geographic isolation, rock stars and hippies who used to Maui. But, as the aforementioned visitors to Makena often spend their hang out there in the buff. Everyone tourist, Steve DiPietro, president entire vacation right there, since had their swimsuits on when we vis- and CEO of ClearPoint Insurance in venturing out to other parts of the is- ited, though, thank goodness.” Seattle and a native of Oakland, land requires longer hours riding in For more information on trips to Calif., points out, “not too popular.” a car than most would prefer. Makena, or other destinations in There is, after all, only one hotel “Sure, you miss out on some Maui, contact the Single Marine and in Makena, a former fishing village things by staying here, but you gain Sailor Program at 254-7593. Or, call that once served as one of the main so much more,” said Lilly’s wife, Information, Tickets and Tours, ITT, harbors of Maui, but which now Tina, a homemaker and native of at 254-7563. finds itself mostly isolated from the Hong Kong. “The history here is “The other week I was at a sports rest of the island, which is just the rich, and you feel a sense of it as you bar and the bartender asked me way DiPietro, and others who come travel down the dirt roads past rem- ‘what’ll it be pops,’” lamented Lilly. to the area, like it. nants of the old, abandoned fishing “He said it in a nice way, so it was- “We used to stay up on the west villages. n’t offensive or anything. But, for shore, but sometimes it feels like you “It’s also a place where you have the first time, I really came to grips need a vacation from your vacation time for yourself, and the ones you with the fact that I’m not a young up there,” said the former Cal Poly love,” added Tina. “There is noth- man anymore. at San Luis Obispo quarterback, ing on the agenda here but relax- “I think as the years go by, I’m who still carries a chiseled frame ation.” more appreciative of the beauty the nearly 20 years after his playing ca- And though there is more than world has to offer, and as far as I’m reer ended — when a seldom-used enough time for ample relaxation in concerned, Makena is the most special teams player, Danny Lilly, a Makena, the area also offers oppor- beautiful place on earth.”

Maui sunsets are con- sidered by many to be the most beautiful in the world, and Makena sunsets, like this one — taken from one of the balconies of the town’s sole ho- tel — show why. Sgt. Joe Lindsay

As if beckoning someone to sit for a bit, two beach chairs rest empty near the shore on Makena’s Big Beach (Oneloa).

Ron Dahlquist B-2 • April 18, 2003 HAWAII MARINE MCCSMCCS M ARINE C ORPS C OMMUNITY S ERVICES www.mccshawaii.com POSSIBILITIES IN PARADISE By Edward Hanlon V and Bobbie Brock, MCCS Public Relations alarmed, it is still the magazine Hop on over to the Child Personal Services — Pacific during these hours: APRIL with everything you need — Development Center from 9:30 Eliminate stress and anxiety in •”Champagne Sunday” and now with a refreshing, new to 11:30 a.m. for the Easter 30 minutes. Attend the Brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 18 / Today look. EggStravaganza in celebration “Thought Field Therapy for $18, or without champagne If you have any comments, of the Month of the Military Workshop” from 1 – 2:30 p.m. in at $15. 24/7’s Fresh New Look — The concerns or questions, don’t Child. Bldg. 216, and learn a new and •”Right Hand Man Monday” Marine Corps Community hesitate to call the MCCS There will be an Easter egg exciting technique to eliminate lunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 1 Services’ publication 24/7 has Marketing Department at 254- hunt for the kids, art in the park the stress and anxiety in your p.m., with a la carte from 11 a.m. been transformed. 7679. for everyone, and many more life. to -1:30 p.m. It still has directories, and it egg-citing activities. •Daily (Mondays – Fridays) still has calendars. The coupons A Sunday Toast at the Club For more details, call 254- 26 / Saturday lunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 1 are still included and the activi- with the Most — Sundays are 7610. p.m.; a la carte from 11 a.m. to 1: ty listings are as well. for relaxing, so stop by the Going Off at Kahuna’s 30 p.m.; dinner on Thursdays So then what’s the big deal? Officers’ Club from 10 a.m. to 1 Base Library Easter Egg- Sports Bar & Grill — Battle through Saturdays from 5:30 - 8 The excitement is in the new p.m. any Sunday and enjoy a lit- Stravaganza — The Base your buds in the newest of elec- p.m. look. As of April 2003, the mag- tle bubbly. The Officers’ Club Library will host children and tronic entertainment, LAN •Koa Bar on Wednesdays and azine will be called The MCCS hosts the Champagne Sunday parents at its Easter Egg- Gaming, from 6 p.m. – 2 a.m. Thursday from 4 - 9 p.m.; Activity Guide. Brunch for $18, or without Stravaganza. Meet “Megadeath” band mem- Fridays from 3 - 11 p.m.; and In light of concerns that the champagne at $15. Everyone is invited to come ber Dave Mustaine between 8 Saturdays from 5 - 8 p.m. name 24/7 was an incomprehen- hear heartwarming stories, and 9 p.m., enjoy the “World’s sible title, MCCS has changed Library Storytime — Every make memorable crafts and en- Finest Entertainment” from 9 – New Hours at Kahuna’s — the name to reflect exactly what Thursday from now until June joy some Easter treats at 1 p.m. 10 p.m. and DJ Victor Effler from You’ve got the same awesome the magazine represents. 5, the Base Library, Bldg. 219, in Bldg. 219. 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. club, with even better hours. It is your guide to all of our will host a delightful Storytime For more information, call The Kahuna’s Sports Bar and activities, all of our events and at 10 a.m. 254-7624. Helping Children Learn and Grill will open as follows: all of the excitement available Children and parents are in- Grow with Family Child Care aboard MCB Hawaii. Sundays: Closed vited to have a fun-filled hour of Officers’ Club Easter Brunch — Family Child Care is a home When you see the same mag- Mondays: 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. stories, activities and special — Treat the family to an Easter setting child care service azine pop up in your mailbox Tuesdays: 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. events. Champagne Sunday Brunch. provider operated by the with a different name, do not be Wednesdays: 6 p.m. - 1 a.m. Come on down and spend Two seatings are available, the Marine Corps Community Thursdays: 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. some quality educational time first at 9 a.m. and the second at Services’ Personal Services de- Fridays: 4:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. with your children. noon. partment with certified Saturdays: 6 p.m. - 2 a.m. For more Storytime informa- Reservations are required and providers trained in child de- tion, call the Base Library at 254- can be made by calling 254-7650. velopment, nutrition, guidance SM&SPSM&SP 7624. and more. MAY 20 / Sunday Family Child Care provides a Egan Inoue and the Coors flexible schedule including 1 / Thursday Light Girls at Kahuna’s — Get Easter Sunrise & Egg Hunt at evenings, weekends and in on the autograph signing and Bellows — Enjoy the breaking overnight care. Camp H. M. Smith ITT Craft ticket giveaway to Hawaii’s of a new day overlooking the To find a Family Child Care Fair — Stop by the Information hottest fighting action, pristine Pacific. Easter worship Provider, call the Children, Tickets and Tours’ Mother’s Superbrawl #29 , from 9 – 10 will be led by Chaplain David Youth and Teen Programs offi- Day Craft Fair from 7:30 a.m. to p.m. Mansberger at 6:15 a.m. under cer at 257-7430. To become a 2 p.m. You’ll find everything Pavilion 5A at Bellows Air Force Family Child Care Provider at from homemade and holiday Hot Latin Nights — Salsa Station. MCB Hawaii, call the FCC craft items to baked goods. down to Kahuna’s and enjoy Catch the Easter egg hunt will Office at 257-7030. The fair will be held at Camp live Latin music by El Conjunto begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by H. M. Smith in Bldg. 4, which is Tropical from 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. pictures with the Easter bunny. New Hours at the Officers’ opposite the Marine Corps Call 259-4112 for more infor- Club — Off duty hours are for Exchange, and crafters are still 19 / Saturday mation. relaxing, so stop by the Officers’ invited to join in on the fun by All events are open to Club and enjoy fantastic food registering with ITT. single, active duty military, Easter EggStravaganza — 23 / Wednesday and panoramic views of the Call 477-5143 for more info. E-5 and below. The SM&SP Office is lo- cated in Bldg. 219. Call 254- 7593 for more details. Celebrate at Mokapu Mall, tomorrow *Upcoming Activities Bobbie Brock Thursdays: Enjoy free ten- MCCS Public Relations nis lessons from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at K-Bay’s tennis Mokapu Mall will celebrate its fifth an- courts. Call 258-8081 for niversary, Saturday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., reservations. with an abundance of exciting activities and Saturday: Save this date prize giveaways for children, their parents for the Hawaiian Water and service members. Park day trip from 10 a.m. “This is an excellent opportunity to unite to 4 p.m. Cost is $25 and in- the base and express our gratitude to our cludes transportation, military families, our children and our snacks and the water park troops,” said Len Ambrosio, contracts spe- ticket. Enjoy a day in the cialist with Marine Corps Community sun and keep cool with all Services. “There really couldn’t be a more the different types of slides appropriate time.” in this theme park. Space is Children will enjoy a fun-filled day of limited to attend this fun- train rides, the bouncy house, a variety of filled event. games, camouflage face painting courtesy May 17: Bring your bud- of the Single Marine and Sailor Program, dies for a Saturday filled and much more. with fun at the Barefoot Even mom and dad can jump in on the Splash Snorkel Cruise. For fun and win prizes for the little ones, dur- $38, you can go sailing and ing the musical chairs contest. Lance Cpl. Monroe F. Seigle snorkeling, and explore the Live performances will entertain crowds, The Mokapu Mall complex at MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, will extend open arms to the DoD underwater beauty of including a dance recital from Dance community, Saturday, when it celebrates its fifth anniversary with numerous activities, en- Hawaii. Movement Academy and a martial arts tertainers and prize giveaways during festivities from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. demonstration. Volunteer Opportunities As if that isn’t enough, you can check out cial day. coupons and assorted engraved gifts from Continuing: For Youth the craft fair where numerous vendors will The grand prize giveaway will be a Aloha Key, and annual passes and luau Sports and tutors at be selling a variety of unique handmade Roberts Hawaii neighbor island getaway, packages to the Polynesian Cultural Center. Mokapu Elementary specialties. and other prizes will include a dinner cruise Whether you’re a child or a kid at heart, School. Plus, enjoy Taco Bell burritos and the for two from Paradise Cruises, tickets to you won’t want to miss out on an afternoon Saturday: For the Baskin Robbins ice cream eating contests, as Laugh Factory Hawaii, a Waikiki weekend of fun and excitement at Mokapu Mall’s Mokapu Mall anniversary well as prize drawings throughout this spe- for two at the Island Colony, free key fifth anniversary celebration. activities. May 4: For the “Day on the Docks” event, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Base Daredevil (PG-13) Today at 7:15 p.m. Marina. OVIE IME Shanghai Knights (PG-13) Today at 9:45 p.m. May 18: For the MM OVIE TT IME The Jungle Book 2 (G) Saturday at 7:15 p.m. Windward Marathon, from Prices: Adults (12 and older) $3, Children (6 to 11) $1.50, Children (5 How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (PG-13) Saturday at 9:45 p.m. 4:30 to 9:30 a.m. Call Bill and younger) free. Matinee prices are $2 for adults, $1 for children. Stone at 261-0808. Parents must purchase tickets for “R” rated movies in person at the box The Jungle Book 2 (G) Sunday at 3:30 p.m. May 26: For the USS office for children 16 years old and younger. Daredevil (PG-13) Sunday at 7:15 p.m. Arizona Memorial Cele- For E-5 and below, admission is free to the second show on Friday and Dark Blue (R) Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. bration. Saturday evenings only. Sunday evenings, the price is $1 for all patrons. Old School (R) April 25 at 7:15 p.m. *(Transportation is provided Show your I.D. at the box office, Bldg. 219. Phone 254-7642 for record- to all events scheduled above.) ed info, 254-7641 for the theater manager. Daredevil (PG-13) April 25 at 9:45 p.m. HAWAII MARINE April 18, 2003 • B-3 Devotion to the Corps becomes a family tradition Lance Cpl. Monroe F. Seigle said Maness. “It was a Va. She was 19 and needed some cal newspaper in Tulsa, Okla. “It has Combat Correspondent very emotional experi- discipline and direction in her been something I have looked forward to ence, and I will never for- life.” since I can remember.” When Renin Warner, a retired master get it.” Again, Warner found himself Tommy Maness called his mother be- sergeant, joined the Marine Corps in Within a year, Andrea pinning another one of his fore being sent to Iraq. At first she was 1963, he had no idea that he was begin- Killalea, Maness’ sister, daughters with the cherished ea- proud of her son for all of his accom- ning a family tradition. who is now a gunnery gle, globe and anchor at a PI plishments and for being brave. Gunnery Sgt. Angela Maness, admin- sergeant and a polygraph graduation. “I told my son he was going where istration chief for Marine Aviation test examiner for the mili- The tradition did not stop every Marine wants to go right now. I Logistics Squadron 24 and the daughter tary police station aboard there. Lance Cpl. Tommy told him to keep his head down and his of Warner, always looked up to her dad Pearl Harbor, found her- Maness, a TOW gunner for 2nd spirits high,” said his mother, Angela and wanted to be a Marine. self in the recruiting sta- MANESS Bn., 25th Marine Regiment, was Maness. “After I got off the phone with “My dad was an awesome person,” tion with Maness, then a assigned to fight the war in Iraq. him, I realized I was talking to him as a said Maness. “I remember when I was a lance corporal. He to wanted to carry on the tradition of Marine, and my maternal instincts child always admiring how dedicated he “I needed some promotion points to serving proudly in the Marine Corps. kicked in. was to his family and the Corps. I will pick up corporal,” said Maness. “I took “I wanted to follow in the footstep of never forget how he looked out after his her down to the recruiter in Quantico, my family,” said Tommy Maness to a lo- See MANESS, B-8 troops. They could call our house at any hour, and my dad would go help them, regardless of the sit- uation.” Maness remembers when she began to under- stand the concept of being a Marine at age 10. Like most families in the mili- tary, theirs moved almost every three years. She re- alized the amount of ded- ication it took to be a good Marine. She then decided she wanted to follow in her dad’s footsteps. In June 1987, Maness took the first step to be- come a Marine. At the age of 24, she graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. “My dad came to my graduation at PI, and dur- ing the pinning ceremony of the eagle, globe and an- chor — which is usually performed by the senior drill instructor — my fa- ther was there to pin me,” B-4 • April 18, 2003 HAWAII MARINE

1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, to taste

Prepare and heat ham according to OONN THETHE MMENUENU package directions. To prepare glaze, Anderson Hall will serve the following this week: combine all Ham remains Today Steamed Rice Baked Ham remaining Lunch Mashed Potatoes Chili Macaroni ingredients Oven Roast Beef Apple Crisp Candied Sweet Potatoes an Easter in bowl, Baked Tuna & Noodles Asst. Fruit Pies Grilled Cheese Sandwich Steamed Rice Bread Pudding w/ then mix Chocolate Chip Cookies Dinner Lemon Sauce meal favorite well and set Asst. Fruit Pies Baked Meat Loaf Peanut Butter Cookies aside. Oven Roast Beef Asst. Fruit Pies NAPS Brush Dinner Parsley Buttered Potatoes Sauerbraten Pork Fried Rice Dinner Featurettes glaze on Knockwurst w/ Apple Crisp Stuffed Pork Chops your ham Sauerkraut Asst. Fruit Pies Turkey Pot Pie A traditional Easter feast isn’t com- 30 minutes Pineapple Honey- Boiled Egg Noodles Mashed Potatoes Cottage Fried Potatoes Specialty Bar Steamed Rice plete without a succulent ham, so try before meat Glazed Ham Chocolate Chip Cookies (For Lunch and Dinner) Bread Pudding w/ these quick and easy recipe ideas: is done. Asst. Fruit Pies Pasta Bar Lemon Sauce Heat ham uncovered for final 30 min- Peanut Butter Cookies Specialty Bar Tuesday Asst. Fruit Pies utes, then carve and serve. Yield varies, (For Lunch and Dinner) Lunch depending on size of ham. Pasta Bar Barbecue Spareribs Specialty Bar Veal Parmesan (For Lunch and Dinner) Pineapple Honey-Glazed Ham Saturday Oven Browned Potatoes Hot Dog Bar Dinner/Brunch Buttered Egg Noodles 1 (4 to 5 pound.) fully cooked boneless Grilled Steak Devil’s Food Cake w/ Thursday ham Pork Chop Mexicana Butter Cream Frosting Lunch 1/3 cup honey Mashed Potatoes Asst. Fruit Pies Cantonese Spareribs Spanish Rice Baked Tuna & Noodles 1 8 oz. can pineapple slices Fruit Nut Bars Dinner Shrimp Fried Rice 1 tablespoon ground mustard Asst. Fruit Pies Swiss Steak w/ Cornbread Dressing Dash of ground cloves Brown Gravy Pineapple Cake Sunday Baked Fish Fillets Asst. Fruit Pies Dinner/Brunch Lyonnaise Potatoes Bake ham on rack in shallow baking Beef Pot Pie Steamed Rice Dinner pan at 325 degrees for one hour, or to 120 Baked Fresh Fish Devil’s Food Cake w/ Swedish Meatballs Tangy Dijon Glazed Ham degrees with a meat thermometer. Drain Steamed Rice Butter Cream Frosting Caribbean Chicken Bread Pudding w/ Asst. Fruit Pies Steamed Rice 1 bone-in spiral sliced ham pineapple; reserve juice. Lemon Sauce O’Brien Potatoes 1⁄4 cup apricot jam Combine reserved juice, honey, mus- Peanut Butter Cookies Specialty Bar Pineapple Cake 1⁄4 cup raspberry jam tard and cloves; mix well. Score top of (For Lunch and Dinner) Asst. Fruit Pies Monday Taco Bar 1⁄2 cup dijon mustard ham, if desired, and arrange pineapple Lunch Specialty Bar Dash of whole grain mustard slices on top. Teriyaki Chicken Wednesday (For Lunch and Dinner) 1⁄4 cup fresh chives, finely sliced Generously brush honey mixture over Salisbury Steak Lunch Taco Bar 1⁄4 cup olive oil entire surface. Bake about 30 - 45 min- 1⁄4 cup horseradish utes longer, or to 140 degrees; baste every 1⁄4 cup dried cherries, roughly 10 minutes. chopped Let stand 10 - 15 minutes before slic- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, to taste ing. Recipe yields 12 to 16 servings. Did You Know? A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out. NAPS HAWAII MARINE April 18, 2003 • B-5 Sacred grounds undisturbed by military training

Maj. Todd Kerzie ing area. It is characterized cemetery site. However, Facilities Department, as having been active in the the fact that the cemetery is MCB Hawaii first half of the 20th centu- located within the military ry. training area, makes it part BELLOWS — The land The earliest date on an of the tactical rules of en- now comprising Bellows existing grave marker is gagement. Air Force Station and 1911, and most of the dat- As a culturally sensitive Marine Corps Training ed graves fall between 1911 site, no firing or maneuver Area Bellows has been and 1919. The latest dated may impact its location. used for military training grave marker is 1943. Efforts to preserve the purposes since Hawaii was People associated with historic archeological site a U.S. territory. the former sugar planta- are conducted on a routine In 1917, a Presidential tion were normally laid to basis by the Marines and Executive Order estab- rest in the cemetery. The Sailors of MCB Hawaii, lished Waimanalo Military dominant ethnic group Kaneohe Bay’s Self Help Reservation on land leased was Japanese, but people Shop, part of the base from the Waimanalo Sugar of other ethnic back- Facilities department. Plantation. However, prior grounds, including Once a quarter, and pri- to the use of this land for Filipino and possibly or to Obon, the Marines military purposes, the area Hawaiian, may also be and Sailors use brush hogs, was cultivated for sugar buried in unmarked weed eaters and rakes to and ranching activities, graves. clear out the sometimes and the area supported lo- It is estimated that be- waist-high grass. They Courtesy of Maj. Todd Kerzie cal farms of taro fields. tween 100 and 150 individ- take much care not to dis- Passersby can see the Numerous graves line the grounds of the Japanese cemetery inside Marine Corps uals are buried here. turb the sacred grounds Training Area, Bellows. A detachment of Marines maintains the cemetery through- historic cemetery located Training activities are while they are clearing the out the year. within the MCTAB train- prohibited within the grass. B-6 • April 18, 2003 HAWAII MARINE Many resources assist families, friends of military Marine Corps Community Services call telephone numbers that are an- include the following: and offers a supportive ear. Press Release swered by Marine Corps support per- For Marine Corps Deployment News For MCCS One Source surf www.mcc- sonnel. Relatives or friends should only and Information, surf www.usmc- sonesource.com. Or access the service MCB QUANTICO, Va. — The Marine call numbers that provide updated, mccs.org/News/deploy/deployment- from the U.S., toll free at 1-800-433-6868. Corps takes great care in providing time- recorded information. news.asp. Outside the U.S., call toll free 1-800-237- ly and accurate information and support For deployment information and hot- For Marine Corps news, browse 42374. services to families of Marines. line numbers, access www.usmc- www.usmc.mil. Most services are designed to support mccs.org/News/deploy/ deployment- For Department of Defense news, surf Emergency Support the primary next of kin of the Marine; news.asp. www.defenselink.mil. The American Red Cross is one of sev- however, the Corps realizes that imme- Many Marine units have Web sites For Department of the Navy deploy- eral resources available to families dur- diate family, relatives and friends are all specific to their unit that can be accessed ment issues, access the Lifelines Services ing a crisis. It can assist family members concerned about the health and welfare through the above Web link, too. Network at www.lifelines2000.org. in need with its worldwide communica- of their service member. The Key Volunteer Network also pro- tions network, which is available 24 vides information support for spouses of Information and Referral Support hours a day, seven days a week, and can Deployment Resources married Marines. This volunteer net- The MCCS One Source, a Marine place emergency messages to Marine Several resources are provided to sup- work, comprised of spouses of Marines Corps Community Services resource, Corps service members and their fami- port family members during a Marine’s in the unit, passes timely and accurate provides 24/7 telephone and online fam- lies. deployment such as Web links and tele- unit information, when received from ily information and referral, situational If a service member is deployed and a phone assistance. the command, to Marine spouses. The assistance, and links to military and com- family emergency arises, families may While no caller is turned away, the vol- network is set up prior to unit deploy- munity resources for active duty, contact their local ARC chapter to verify ume of calls from friends and relatives ments. Selected Marine Corps Reserve and acti- the emergency and then notify the ser- may degrade the ability of the immedi- vated reserve Marines and their imme- vice member’s command of the emer- ate family in receiving referral and sup- Military News Resources diate family members. gency. port services. Therefore, it is preferred Numerous Web sites provide updates The MCCS One Source is not a locator The American Red Cross can be ac- that only the immediate family — the and general information about military service. It provides materials ranging cessed at www.redcross.org/services/ spouse, if married, parents or siblings — and Department of Defense matters, to from tip sheets to self-help publications afes/comm.html. Students can win mega bucks at MCX Marine Corps ing. certificates, disposable cameras, Community Services The MCX Super Star Student phone cards, gum machines, portfo- Press Release Program rewards patrons in grades lios, dictionaries, clothing and sav- 6 through 12 who maintain a “B” ings bonds. Five lucky students average or better in a grading peri- At least two students per base are the most recent win- od with prizes. will win a $1,000 U.S. savings bond. ners of $1,000 U.S. sav- Since the program kicked off in To be eligible, students must be ings bonds through the September 2001, hundreds of stu- authorized MCX patrons and must Marine Corps Ex- dents have flocked to their local visit their local MCX store manager change’s Super Star MCX to register. within 30 days of receiving their re- Student Program. However, oppor- Super Star students receive one port cards. Prizes must be claimed tunities still await, as 18 scratch-off scratch-off card per grading period within 30 days. tickets are still out there for award- with the chance to win $5 MCX gift Contact the MCX for details. HAWAII MARINE April 18, 2003 • B-7

WWORDORD TOTO PPASSASS NMCRS Oahu Enlisted Military Tuition Classes are mand, the Tripler Fisher military and DoD em- Spouses Club Opens at Scheduled Wednesdays House will auction off ployees who have special Camp H. M. Smith Marines and Sailors furniture, linens, antiques needs concerns or issues relocates The Oahu Enlisted who are using tuition as- from China, and much are invited to attend, and Military Spouses Club, sistance for off duty edu- more, April 25 and 26 child care will be provid- which is based at Camp cation for the first time, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ed free of charge. H. M. Smith, will host its must attend the College Proceeds benefit mili- regular membership 101 Workshop at the Joint tary families in need, so Disabilities to be meeting Wednesday from Education Center in mark your calendar to at- Addressed, April 30 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Classroom 6 of Bldg. 219. tend this event next The Military Open to all enlisted Workshops are held weekend. Committee for Persons spouses of the military Wednesdays from 11:35 The Fisher House is lo- with Disabilities will hold branches, the club pro- a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and cated in the Tripler Army its next monthly meeting vides an opportunity to cover benefits and other Medical Center complex. April 30 at 10:30 a.m. at meet new people and educational opportuni- After passing the guard the Religious Education make new friends. ties. Call 257-2158 for station, continue right up Center of the Base Refreshments and more details, or surf the hill, pass the Chapel, Bldg. 1090. child care are available www.mccsha Emergency entrance, All active duty, retired during meetings. Call waii.com/jec.htm. then after the traffic light, military and DoD em- Diane Walker at 254-1450 turn right to Krukowski ployees who have special for more information or ‘Coffee Talk’ Planned Road. The Fisher House needs concerns or issues directions to the meeting Commanders and their is at the top of the hill, on are invited to attend. location. staff, including Family the left just past Dental. Advocacy officers, are in- For more details about MCBH Celebrates GSA Hosts Conference, vited to the “Coffee Talk the auction, call 433-1291, Volunteers, May 2 Tuesday Hour,” Thursday from ext. 28. Marine Corps Base The General Services 8:30 to 11 a.m. The topic Hawaii will host “The Lance Cpl. Monroe F. Seigle Administration will hold for this gathering is pre- Special Needs Spirit of America its 2nd annual “Build and venting child abuse, and Meeting Goes April 29 Assembly,” May 2 from 3 Dee Lewis (left), chairman of volunteers for the MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Navy Marine Corps Relief Buy Green Conference,” the meeting will be held The Special Needs - 5 p.m. at the Kaneohe Society, and Margaret McAbee, spouse of the com- Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 3 at the Kaneohe Bay base Information & Support Bay base theater, in recog- manding general, cut the lei symbolizing the grand p.m. at the Ala Moana chapel. Network will hold its nition of all volunteers opening of the new NMCRS at Bldg. 416 aboard Hotel. Breakout sessions For more details, call next monthly meeting aboard its installations. Kaneohe Bay, April 11. The NMCRS moved from its old location in Bldg. 216 because it had outgrown and exhibitors will dis- 257-7780. April 29 at 6:30 p.m., in For more information, its previous office space. cuss environmentally the Religious Education call 257-7786. friendly products and Fisher House Holds Center of the Base services. Call 842-0129 Auction, Next Weekend Chapel, Bldg. 1090. for more information. Back by popular de- All active duty, retired B-8 • April 18, 2003 HAWAII MARINE

MMARINEARINE MMAKEPONOAKEPONO

HAWAIIAN FOR “MARINE BARGAINS”

Free Makepono Ads Ads are accepted from is available. and 4:30 p.m. at the MCB Ads must represent inci- active duty and retired mil- The deadline for submit- Hawaii Public Affairs dental exchanges, not of a itary personnel, their fami- ting ads to the Hawaii Office, located in Bldg. 216 sustained business nature, ly members and MCB Marine is at 4 p.m. the aboard Kaneohe Bay. which are run on a first- like her father did. Hawaii civil service em- Friday of the week prior to Makepono may be used come, first served basis. MANESS, From B-3 ployees. Ads are free and publication. Forms may be only for noncommercial Call the Hawaii Marine “My father came from a will appear in two issues of filled out Monday through classified ads containing at 257-8836 or 257-8837 “Then I started thinking very large family. He was the Hawaii Marine, if space Friday between 7:30 a.m. items of personal property. for more information. ‘what ifs,” his mother re- the only one to join the called. Corps,” explained Daughter Angela said Gunnery Sgt. Maness. He QUOTABLE: “We do not deal much in facts when we are contemplating she will continue to serve started a proud tradition in until her 30 years is up, and ourselves.” — Mark Twain our family. He is very it is time for her to retire proud of us all,” she said. Hawaii MMARINEARINE SPORPORTSTS Hawaii Marine C Section S April 18, 2003 Marine Pedaling the day away drops gloves to pick up rifle

John Gunn Special to Hawaii Marine

It's “Semper Fi” for a Chicago fighter called to active duty. Morgan McGarry fought his way to last week's Chicago Golden Gloves boxing finals, only to be called away by a big- ger fight, the Chicago Tribune reported. McGarry, 22, is being summoned by the Marine Corps. He was scheduled to leave home April 2. Then late April 1 his de- parture was postponed to Tuesday. He is likely Cpl. Jason E. Miller bound to Camp Pendle- Participants in the Lanikai triathlon rode the 12-mile bicycling portion mostly aboard MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Sunday,in the early ton, then perhaps to ac- morning. Competitors came in through the back gate and up Mokapu Road, turned toward Ft. Hase Beach, then climbed the hill to the tive duty in Iraq. rifle range. The turnaround point for the 12-mile ride was at the top of the rifle range hill. "I got a call and was told, `Pack your bags!' " said McGarry, a member of the Marine Corps Reserves based in Joliet, Marine Ill. Service members shoot it out In January, he and one Corps other member of 1st Bn, during the PacDiv matches 14th Marines, volun- teered to be called to ac- chess Lance Cpl. Monroe F. Seigle weapons, along with enhancing come firmly rooted in their skills," tive duty. Combat Correspondent their trigger control and sight said Master Gunnery Sgt. "I didn’t consult with alignment on the targets. They al- Kenneth Roxburgh, staff non- my parents or anyone. I team The Pacific Division Matches, so took a written exam to test their commissioned officer for the just thought I've got to do hosted by the commanding gen- knowledge on marksmanship Marine Corps Shooting Team in what I've got to do," recruits eral, MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, skills. Quantico, Va. "These are the best McGarry said. were held at Pu'uloa Range, During the second week, sever- trained marksman in the Corps. Thinking he would be Marines interested in March 13 through April 11. al live-fire exercises were con- They can communicate their leaving last week, he being selected for the All- For the first time, other branch- ducted to further enhance sight knowledge to Marines, Sailors or stopped his boxing train- Marine Chess team must es of the Armed Forces and civil- alignment and to zero the rifles to soldiers back at their units." ing and began preparing submit resumes by June ians participated. fire well-aimed shots. During the competition, the to depart, said the Tribune. 13. The primary objective of the The third week was when competitors fired at targets from That included several Resumes must include Marine Corps Competition-in- coaches formed their teams in ac- 200, 300 and 500 meters in the sit- goodbye parties with the applicant’s U. S. Chess Arms program is to further en- cordance with the capabilities of ting, standing and kneeling posi- friends. Federation mem- hance combat marksmanship pro- each shooter. Each team was com- tions. "I'm not focused on bership identifi- ficiency in the Marine Corps. posed of a tyro, a competitor who "I was proud of myself for win- boxing anymore. I'm not cation number And, improve their marksman- was firing for the first time; a ning the Pacific Division ready to box." and state of ship is exactly what more than 70 sergeant or below; and the fourth Individual Rifle Championship," That means he forfeited registration, shooters did during the four- individual was of any rank or ex- said Sgt. James Wood, a primary April 13’s 152-pound USCF rating, week-long competition. perience. marksmanship instructor for K- open final. Although it date of rating, During the first week, the com- "After completing this four- was supposed to be his and record of significant petitors practiced dry-firing their week course, these shooters be- See PACDIV, C-6 chess activity during the See BOXER, C-6 past two years, along with the date, place, event and standing. All packages must con- tain command endorse- Marine ment stating that the Marine will be available Corps to attend all events if se- lected, and should be sent Marathon through the local com- mand Marine Corps online Communi-ty Services Semper Fit Office for co- sign-ups ordination. Resume forms are available at www.usmc- activated mccs.org under Semper The 28th annual Marine Fit, Recreation, Chess, or Corps Marathon is ac- may be picked up from cepting online applica- the Semper Fit Center. tions for its registration Resumes should be for- lottery. warded to Headquarters Applications will be ac- USMC (MRS), ATTN: cepted until May 19, and Robin Keaton, 3280 they will be randomly Russell Road, Quantico, drawn for five consecu- VA 22134. tive Tuesdays, beginning Resumes can also be Tuesday. faxed to (703) 784-9822. For more information Send e-mail to allma- Lance Cpl. Monroe F. Seigle about the lottery, log onto rine chess@ usmc- During the 2003 Pacific Division Matches, service members from all branches of the military gathered at Pu’uola the Web at www.marine mccs.org. Range to decide the best marksmen in the Pacific region. marathon.com. C-2 • April 18, 2003 HAWAII MARINE

BBASEASE SSPORPORTSTS Edward Hanlon V welcome to compete. Watch demonstrations from For more information on Hawaii, will be hosting its an- MCCS Marketing There will be both surfing and numerous organizations includ- what the base marina has to of- nual Bench Press Contest, May bodyboarding divisions in age ing Water Safety, the U.S. Coast fer, call 254-7667. 3 at 9 a.m. at the Semper Fit MCCS Presents its ranges 14 years and under, 15 - Guard Auxiliary, Mahalo Kai Center aboard Kaneohe Bay. ‘Got Surf’ Clinic, Tomorrow 19 , men's 18 - 30, men's master’s Fish & Dive Charters and more. Young Chippers can Golf The event is open to all au- 31 and up, women's open, and .This years’ theme is "Protec- at the Klipper thorized patrons, active duty, Marine Corps Base Hawaii both a women's and men's long- ting our Fragile Marine Envi- family members, reservists, re- youth are invited to the MCCS boarding. ronment," and you can learn The Kaneohe Bay Klipper tirees and DoD civilians. Youth Activities Surf Clinic, The entry fee is $20, $30 for about the beautiful ocean Golf Course's Junior Golf Weigh-ins will go May 2 from Saturday. The clinic will be held day-of-event. Registration in- ecosystem that surrounds MCB Program is in full swing, and all 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and May 3 from from 1 until 4 p.m. at Pyramid cludes a free T-shirt. Hawaii. military family members be- 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. Trophies will be Rock Beach and requires partic- To learn more on how to show For more information, call tween the ages of 5 - 18 may par- awarded to notable winners. ipation in a swim test at the base off at the Surf Showdown, call 254-7667 ticipate. Entry fees include an event T- pool prior to enrollment. 254-7655. To complement busy sche- shirt. The swim test includes a 200- Marina Offers Sailing dules, junior golfers may take For more information on the meter swim and treading water Marina Staff Invites All to Lessons in Time for Spring lessons on Tuesdays, Thursdays Bench Press Classic and Team for 1-minute. The swim test will “Sit on the Dock” and Sundays. Parents may pur- Challenge, call 254-7597. be held today at 4 p.m. Spring into spring at the Base chase a lesson card valid for 10 Registration is first come, first The marina will host its an- Marina. Enjoy a day of sailing lessons for $100. Sharkey’s Quick Bite Opens served and will be accepted at nual Day on the Docks May 4 - and sightseeing in one of its Classes are revolving and go- Youth Activities, Bldg. 5082. 5 as nothing beats a relaxing sailboats, powerboats — or for ing on now. Children are wel- Whether at the base marina For more information on the Sunday spent fishing, except for larger parties — one of the pon- come to bring their own clubs or enjoying sports activities or ‘Got Surf Clinic’, call Clark a fun-filled Sunday the fifth toon boats. use clubs provided. Collared looking for some place different Abbey at 254-7610. Annual Day on the Docks Rentals are available for sail- shirts are mandatory; tennis to eat, recharge your midday Fishing Tournament. ing, water-skiing, fishing, shoes or golf shoes are accepted with a quick meal at the new Spring Surf Showdown The event begins at 9:30 a.m. kayaking and windsurfing. dress. Sharkey’s station near the base Rolls In and includes all of the excite- Sailing classes are taught For more information, call the marina. ment that you can handle — for year-round for every skill level Klipper Golf Course at 254-2107. Sharkey’s serves up ham- Show off your surfing skills at a Sunday at least. and for boat owners. burgers, hot dogs, chips and so- the MCB Hawaii Surf Come down to the marina Two boat-launch ramps are Adventure Training da, Monday – Friday from 10:30 Showdown at Pyramid Rock and register for the Fishing provided, as well as boat stor- to be Unveiled a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Beach, April 26 from 7 a.m. to 5 Tournament of the year. Bring age at the marina pier. For more details, call p.m. Active duty, family mem- the entire family to participate Everyone can enjoy a day by “Adventure Training” is de- Sharkeys’ Quick Bite at 254- bers, and DoD cardholders are in some fun activities. the bay at the base marina. signed to promote unit cohe- 7641. siveness and enhance confi- dence in the water. It is a fun al- Paintball Takes Aim ternative to regular unit work- outs. Let your “inner-predator” Learn different water sports come out to play. Spend a day BaseBase AllAll StarsStars and do PT at the same time. practicing your combat skills Classes are offered in scuba, with Paintball Hawaii. NAME: James W. Woods kayaking, power boating and The paintball field is open water skiing, at no charge to all Fridays, 1 - 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 BILLET: Block NCO at the Rifle MCB Hawaii units. a.m. - 5 p.m.; and Sundays, noon Range Training Facility, aboard Training noncommissioned - 5 p.m. Kaneohe Bay officers and staff noncommis- For individual play, the cost is sioned officers should call the $40 per person and includes all UNIT: MALS-24 base marina at 254-7667 for rental equipment and 400 more information. rounds. For unit training, the SPORT: Competitive Shooting cost is $20 per person. April Brings For more details, call owner •He has fired expert rifleman five Health Promotions Roland Manahan at 265-4283 or times since enlisting in the Marine the Single Marine & Sailor Corps more than four years ago. The MCCS Health Promotion Program at 254-7593. Activity department has set up •A Walton, Ga., native, Woods left displays around base this Semper Fit Center Now this year’s Pacific Division Rifle month. Display topics include Offers Childcare Championship as the victor. “Alcohol and Substance Abuse Awareness and Prevention” and All MCB Hawaii active duty •Wood also won the Bronze Medal “STD/HIV Awareness and Pre- service members and families in the Pacific Division Rifle vention.” may participate in the Parents Championships in 2001 and 2002. Keep an eye out at such loca- for Fitness program, a coopera- tions as Anderson Hall, Mokapu tive baby-sitting venture. Lance Cpl. Monroe F. Seigle Mall and the Semper Fit Center. Participants must volunteer For more information regard- to baby-sit three times a month “The most important aspect of marksmanship ing health promotions during at the fitness center, and chil- the month of April, call 254- dren 6 weeks and older may at- is being able to teach other Marines. It is the 7636. tend. For more information about Semper Fit Hosts child care offered, call Sharon hallmark of being a Marine.” Bench Press Contest Kostic at 235-6585, or the Semper Fitness Center at 254- Headquarters Bn., MCB 7590.

CCOMMUNITYOMMUNITY SSPORPORTSTS HTMC Hosts Hikes and Climbs The next two-day session is April 25, camps is the Les Murakami Stadium on Bellows Sponsors Camping •Saturday at 8 a.m., the Hawaiian Trail from 5:45 - 10:15 p.m. and April 26 from UH, and sessions will run from 9 a.m. to Bellows offers a great climate for year- and Mountain Club will take a 2-mile 7:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Nimitz Business 4 p.m. round camping. You can pitch your tent trip in Lua’Alaea. This slender sister to Center, Room A-212A. (The classroom is Camps are limited to 200 applicants, at one of 60 wooded and oceanfront Manao Falls offers a very beautiful lush the first room on the right.) A picture I.D. and each camper will need proper cloth- campsites, all within a close walk to what tropical foliage, along with mud and is required for entry to the sessions. ing (shorts may be worn), a hat, baseball many consider the best beach on the is- mosquitos. To preregister or for more information, glove for pitching and day camps, a bat land of Oahu. For more information on the Lua’ contact the Hunter Education Office at for hitting and day camps, and catcher’s Bellows offers a full line of camping Alaea hike, call route coordinator Roy 587-0200. gear for catching and day camps. gear rentals to meet all of your camping Kikuta at 623-2427. Campers must provide their own lunch. needs. Camping kits include one six- •Sunday, April 27 at 8 a.m., the club University of Hawaii to Sponsor For more information about the sum- man tent, a lantern, a Coleman stove, a will take a 6-mile trip on the Wailupe Summer Baseball Camp for Youth mer baseball camp for youth, call the cooking kit, two camping cots, two sleep- Loop. Future baseball players from 8 - 18 Office of Intercollegiate Athletics at 956- ing bags, an extra large ice chest, and a A valley stroll turns into a long steep years old can attend the University of 6247. five-gallon water jug — all for just $30 a climb, then into a tight rope walk along Hawaii baseball team’s annual summer day or $154 a week (a $56 savings). the Ko’olau Summit, and finally com- baseball camps, which are conducted by Bellows Hosts Outdoor Recreation pletes with a tree-grabber descent. UH coaches and players, as well as oth- Just because spring is upon us does Marines and Sailors For more information on this 6-mile er college and area high school coaches. not mean you have to be a couch potato. Invited to Shape Up hike call, 528-1206. “I would like to invite you to our You can learn how to choose the best Yes, you can win the war on body fat. Rainbow Baseball Camp,” said Mike waves to shoot the curl, as Bellows offers Whether you are just starting a fitness State Offers Free Recreation Classes Trapasso, head baseball coach. “It is a bodyboarding lessons Fridays at 1 p.m. program, or need to improve your phys- Education classes are being offered by great opportunity to improve your skills The cost is $12 per person and includes ical fitness standard, the new 2003 the Hawaii Department of Land & in all phases of the game. The instruc- the use of a bodyboard. ShipShape program can help meet your Natural Resources. Subjects covered in- tion will be in depth.” Also learn ocean kayak skills, includ- goal. clude firearms and archery safety, sur- The June 23 - 27 Day Camp will cover ing deep water recovery, navigation, wa- This 8-week action-oriented program vival and first aid, wildlife identification all aspects of the game; the June 28 and ter safety and efficient paddling tech- focuses on combining balanced nutri- and conservation, regulations, game 29 Pitching or Catching Camps and the niques. Classes are every Wednesday tion, exercise and behavior modification care, and outdoor responsibility. July 5 and 6 Hitting Camp will focus on- and Thursday at 1 p.m. The cost is $14 techniques to ensure winning results that Attendance at two sessions is required ly on those aspects of baseball. for adults and includes kayak rental. will meet your military health and for certification, and classes are open to Cost is $175 for the Day Camp and For more information on outdoor weight standards. anyone 10 years or older who enjoys the $110 each for the Pitching, Catching or recreation offered by Bellows, call 259- For more information, call ShipShape outdoors — not just hunters. Hitting Camps. The location of the 8080. at 471-9355. HAWAII MARINE April 18, 2003 • C-3

SSPORPORTSTS AAROUNDROUND THETHE CCORPSORPS Adventurers hike to the summit of Three Peaks Cpl. Jan Bender climb. I'm glad I brought the MCAS Iwakuni camera, but I wish I would have thought to bring the binocu- MARINE CORPS AIR STA- lars," said Jones, laughing. TION IWAKUNI, Japan — "What a view." With the sometimes monoto- Some stopped at the summit nous humdrum of day-to-day to eat lunch, while others hun- life, service members and their gry for more adventure headed families can easily get caught up down the other side of the in all the details, and be in des- mountain and met up with a perate need for a get away. slightly different challenge than April 5, Marine Corps they had seen on the way up. Community Services’ Outdoor Using a series of chains and Recreation, here, took a trip to steel steps was the only way the Mikuradake National Park, hikers could hope to conquer more commonly known as the steep rock faces and deep Three Peaks, to get away from it gorges on the other side. all and to spend a day hiking in "It was very empowering," the Japanese countryside. said Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jill A van left IronWorks Gym at Smith, Traffic Management 8 a.m., loaded with hiking en- Office officer-in-charge. "I felt thusiasts from around the sta- like ‘super woman’ climbing tion who attended the trip. down with those chains." Following a one-hour drive, the Safely navigating its way group arrived at the bottom of down the backside of the moun- the mountains and readied itself tain, the whole group met up in for a day of hiking. a log cabin style lodge at the foot After a quick brief and a little of the mountain. stretching, the group double- There they could soothe any checked its gear, established aches and pains with a cup of partners, ensured all had whis- green tea and homemade cook- tles in case of an emergency and ies, while trading stories about hit the trails. their hike before piling into the The trails started off fairly van for the trip home. simple, but grew more difficult Cpl. Jan Bender Bobby Dillard MCCS Out- as the hikers neared the summit. door Recreation director and (Right to left) Connie Case; her husband, Sgt. Rick Case, the Ordnance Shop supervisor with Marine Armed with rugged hiking Fighter Attack Squadron 212; and Bobby Dillard, Outdoor Recreation director with Marine Corps guide for the hike, explained its boots, along with an appetite for Community Services, hike their way up to the summit of Three Peaks. significance. adventure, the hikers seemed to "This is the first hike of the have no problem with the un- enjoyed it, especially the part of Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 great places to climb." season and Three Peaks is al- tamed terrain. the trails that had the ferns flight surgeon, was just as en- Once the hikers made it to the ways a great place to start," said "I've already climbed [Mt.] growing along either side. That thusiastic about the scenery. summit, they could stand atop Dillard. "We hike these smaller Fuji, so this wasn't a bad climb," was just beautiful." "A lot of the rock faces on our the first peak and see for miles mountains to get built up for said Dilva Erhart, hiking enthu- Erhart's climbing partner, way up the mountain were pret- in every direction. tougher climbs like Mt. Fuji, siast. "We took our time. I really Navy Lt. Seon Jones, a Marine ty impressive; they looked like "It was definitely worth the coming up this summer." C-4 • April 18, 2003 HAWAII MARINE

Old ankle sprains increase injury risk NAPS serious damage as they age and "A sprain that happened that more than 85 percent of ath- Featurettes try to stay in good physical con- years ago can leave residual letes who had surgery to repair dition. weakness. Subjecting the ankle a torn peroneal tendon were Ankle injuries may end the It is estimated that one in four to rigorous physical activity can able to return to full sporting ac- careers of pro basketball star sports injuries involves the foot further damage improperly tivity within three months after Grant Hill and tennis champion or ankle, and a majority of them healed ligaments and cause per- the procedure. Martina Hingis, but their plight occur from incomplete rehabili- sistent pain and swelling," "Peroneal tendon tears are an could be a valuable lesson for tation of earlier injuries. Duggan explained. overlooked cause of lateral an- anyone now getting back into "Many adult athletes who "For anyone hoping to regain kle pain," explained Amol fitness and sports. have had a previous injury that past athletic fitness, it's recom- Saxena, DPM, FACFAS. You need to get your ankles wasn't fully rehabilitated may Lance Cpl. Monroe F. Seigle mended that you have that old "Although surgery for athleti- checked for chronic instability experience swelling and pain as For baby boomers looking to get ankle injury checked out by a cally active patients shouldn't they increase their physical ac- in shape, it's important to ad- podiatric foot and ankle sur- be taken lightly, surgical repair caused by sprains and other in- dress old ankle injuries and get juries that might not have tivity," said Robert Duggan, checked out by a doctor. geon before becoming active of the peroneal tendons is prov- healed properly years ago. DPM, FACFAS. "But, pain isn't again." ing to be very successful in help- According to experts from the normal in the ankle area, even if sports participants often misun- Some sprains are severe ing athletes with serious ankle American College of Foot and you're starting to get back in derstand how serious a sprain enough to strain or tear the ten- problems return to full activity." Ankle Surgeons, many who shape." can be, and they rush back into dons on the outside of the ankle, For more information on an- have suffered ankle sprains in Duggan adds that both seri- action without taking time to re- called the peroneal tendons. kle sprain and other related in- the past could be at risk for more ous athletes and weekend habilitate the injury properly. However, new research shows juries, visit www.acfas.org. In-Line Most popular exercise leads to healthier life NAPS well-being. or she can give you tips per materials. Fit is vital. ward to push off on the Featurettes To make walking a on shoes and exercises to •Wear padded socks. ball of your foot. skating part of your routine, fol- make sure your feet are •Move at a steady •Cool down after a Walking is America's low these steps from the healthy and ready to pace, brisk enough to long, brisk walk. most popular form of ex- American Podiatric walk. make your heart beat To get more informa- offers ercise. Doctors say walk- Medical Association: •Choose a quality, faster. Breathe deeply. tion about proper foot ing also strengthens •Before you get going, lightweight walking •Land on the heel of care, log onto www.ap fun and mental and emotional visit your podiatrist. He shoe with breathable up- your foot and roll for- ma.org. fitness benefits Airman flies without wings NAPS Featurettes

As the weather warms up, people start to plan their out- side exercise regimens — workouts that take advantage of the great outdoors while providing the best aerobic workout. For many people, in-line skating is a fun way to get that workout while exploring the neighborhood's beauty. Research conducted by the Exercise Science Department at the University of Massachusetts has revealed that in-line skating offers a muscular workout compara- ble to running and superior to stair-stepping or cycling. Studies conducted during the past five years have shown in-line skating to have a num- ber of health benefits, includ- ing the following: •In-line skating can provide the same fitness benefits as running. A person weighing 150 pounds can burn nearly 360 calories in a 30-minute in- line skating workout. •In-line skating produces less than half the impact shock to joints that running does. •Routine in-line skating produces nearly the same in- crease in aerobic fitness that running does. •In-line skating offers a comparable muscular work- out to running and cycling, because the muscles work for a longer time during an in-line Airman Taylor Gaffney, an aircraft handler skating stride than in a run- with Patrol Squadron Special Unit 2, per- ning stride or a cycling crank fects his technique in his spare time. cycle.

•In-line skating and run- Lance Cpl. Monroe F. Seigle ning provide a stronger car- diovascular workout than ex- ercising on stair-stepping ma- chines. •In-line skating has higher Tired Americans do little about how they feel muscular activity levels for NAPS ical condition. the feeling is so common, it is productivity and social interac- some muscles of the hips, Featurettes "We all know what it feels like only too easy to dismiss ongo- tion. One-third or 33 percent of thighs and shins than running to be tired," said Elizabeth A. ing tiredness as normal and not those surveyed said fatigue or cycling. A nationwide survey found Battaglino, RN, director of get help." stopped them from being pro- For more information on 49 percent of all Americans are Marketing and Consumer Many people may be suffer- ductive. benefits of in-line skating, and aware of tiredness, but they Affairs at the National Women's ing from excessive sleepiness, a Unfortunately, excessive tips for beginning skaters, vis- don’t know that tiredness can Health Resource Center that key symptom. This condition it www.rollerblade.com. be a symptom of a serious med- conducted the survey. "Because often results in decreased work See FATIGUE, C-5 Hawaii Marine April 18, 2003 • C-5 Parents must help kids brush up on oral care NAPS good news is that pre- and floss with them dai- Featurettes vention goes a long way. ly. Parents reap the ben- “It is imperative that efits, later, when their According to a Surg- parents encourage their children begin brushing eon General's report, kids to brush for two and flossing on their American kids are facing minutes, twice a day and own," she continued. a silent oral health epi- to floss daily." demic. A recent survey Peete is vigilant about Get Kids Ready for conducted by Crest, re- her kids' oral care and the Dentist vealed that 61 percent of shares some tips for get- •"I'm vigilant about kids brush for one ting kids to care for their taking my kids for a minute or less and 41 per- smiles: check-up every six cent only once a day or months, and it is some- less. Brush With a Song thing they look forward Actress Holly Robin- •"It's easy to find a to. I prepare them by giv- son Peete, mother of song that is two minutes ing them an idea of what three, found ways to en- or longer, which is about they can expect through Staff Sgt. Robert Carlson courage her children to the amount of time that is books or role-playing ex- A recent Gallup poll found that two-thirds, 66 percent, of pet owners believe their pets follow an optimal oral recommended for kids to ercises," said the actress. smile. Yet, only one in five, 22 percent, ever brush their pets' teeth. health routine. brush. I turn on an up- "As a child, I was terri- beat song that the kids Give Kids a Gold Star fied of the dentist, and I love, and we brush for its •"I help my kids keep never wanted my own duration to ensure we're track of their brushing Pets need dental care, children to have that putting in the right and flossing on a calen- same phobia," says Peete. amount of time," said dar by the sink with gold "So, I developed my own Peete. stars. At the end of each personal strategy for en- week, if they have the just like humans couraging my kids to feel Make Brushing Fun right amount of stars, we good about caring for •"Kids will brush for sometimes award a spe- the country's pets, the 3- Diet: Which foods you NAPS their smiles in every way. longer when they have cial prize. Featurettes Ds help keep our four- choose to purchase can "Many parents don't fun doing it," Peete "Setting my kids on the legged friends' teeth clean make a difference in re- realize that poor dental added. course to a healthy, beau- Have you ever gone a and healthy." ducing tartar buildup by habits can have a serious tiful smile for life is a big day or two without brush- So, how do you get up to 53 percent in dogs effect on a child's overall Brush Together priority for me," Peete ex- ing your teeth? If that started on a pet dental and 43 percent in cats. health and well-being," •"Kids take cues from plained. "I make caring thought makes you wrin- care regimen? Daily brushing: Daily says L.A. dentist Dr. their parents, so I set a for their smiles as impor- kle your nose, think about Pet dental experts offer brushing is an oft-over- Jennifer Holtzman. "The good example and brush tant as anything else.” going a lifetime without a the following tips to help looked aspect of pet care. toothbrush and tooth- keep your pets grinning You may be surprised paste. from ear to ear. to know that by the age of FATIGUE, From C-4 Despite widespread public discus- Many of our beloved Dentistry: Just like you, three, dental issues — in- sions about the dangers associated with pets may never benefit all dogs and cats need to cluding plaque and tartar sleepiness and fatigue often go unrec- the over-reliance on coffee and sodas to from a good brushing. have their teeth profes- buildup — are present in ognized by physicians. One reason make it through the day, 45 percent of Yet, daily brushing is a sionally cleaned to help approximately 80 percent may be the manner in which patients people surveyed admitted to using caf- key component of the 3- remove tartar buildup. In of dogs and 70 percent of describe their symptoms. A diagnosis feine or a similar stimulant — solely for Ds of pet dental health: fact, among the 147 mil- cats, according to the may be missed by physicians who do maintaining alertness. Surprisingly, Dentistry, diet and daily lion household pets in the American Veterinary not realize that excessive sleepiness and nearly half of all respondents were fre- brushing. United States, tartar Dental Society. fatigue can be described by patients as quently tired, even after getting seven "Without proper dental buildup and gingivitis are To get started, check difficulty concentrating and an over- to eight hours of sleep. care, food particles and the No. 1 and No. 2 disor- your local pet supply store whelming sense of tiredness and ex- As part of an awareness initiative, bacteria in your pet's ders reported by veteri- for special toothbrushes haustion. NWHRC developed information cards mouth result in the forma- narians, as referenced by and pet toothpaste. "Those with ongoing tiredness or fa- to encourage physicians and con- tion of plaque and tartar, the University of Toothbrushes: Never tigue believe there is a certain stigma sumers to discuss these conditions. which can lead to more se- Minnesota in the Journal use human toothpaste on associated with their condition," ex- These cards contain assessment tools to rious dental or systemic of the American your pet. plained Joyce Walsleben, Ph.D., direc- help consumers determine whether problems," explained Dr. Veterinary Medical You can do something tor of the Sleep Disorders Center at their tiredness should be brought to the Dan Carey, a veterinarian Association. about your pet's dental NYU's School of Medicine. "They live attention of a physician and to help with the Iams Company. Consult with your local health. Just remember the with their symptoms out of fear that physicians gauge whether their pa- "While oral health issues veterinarian about your 3-Ds: Dentistry, diet and others will label them as lazy or com- tients' tiredness is at a level requiring are a very real concern for pet's dental health. daily brushing. plainers." further evaluation. C-6 • April 18, 2003 HAWAII MARINE SSPORPORTSTS AAROUNDROUND THETHE CCORPSORPS Chargers tackle recruit training Lance Cpl. Jess N. Levens out of the van!" Military Justice and water survival. MCRD San Diego The players scrambled. "[Swim qualification] looks very "Get on line, right now!" hard," said Parker. "Only specific MARINE CORPS RECRUIT screamed Santiago. "Arms at your training can prepare someone to DEPOT SAN DIEGO, Calif. —- sides. Tight fists!" pass that." Professional football training is The players found themselves The finely tuned athletic ma- tough, according to Eric Parker, standing at the position of atten- chines revved themselves and zeal- wide receiver, San Diego Chargers. tion, staring the Marine Corps in ously sprinted through the The players sprint, sweat, lift the face. Obstacle Course, leaping, diving weights and crash into each other. Commands were screamed at and climbing. These highly skilled athletes pour them from every direction and After lunch, they loaded up in a their hearts and souls into the game when the dust cleared, these five van and began their voyage to of football on a daily basis, similar gridiron giants had been trans- MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., to the way Marine Corps recruits formed into recruits — cammies where they received briefs on strive to be Marines. and all. Weapons and Field Training Bn. Five Chargers experienced a day "That was intense," said Parker. and the Indoor Simulated in the life of a recruit when they "This is a higher level of training. I Marksmanship Trainer. pulled up to the yellow footprints see some of this intensity in sports, The Chargers returned to the de- in a San Diego Chargers van re- but football doesn't come close to pot after sundown and changed cently. They were immediately this." back into their civilian clothes. greeted by a team of receiving drill "That was just five minutes of They weren't quite ready to instructors with fire in their eyes what goes on?" questioned Drew leave, however. They ran to the and grit in their voices Brees, Chargers quarterback. O’Course to conquer the obstacle "Sit up straight!" demanded Staff During two days of orientation, that had beaten them — the rope Sgt. Daniel Santiago, senior drill in- the San Diego Chargers received climb. Despite their day of training, structor, Receiving Co. here. "Get briefs on the Uniform Code of they still couldn't claim victory at the rope climb. On day two, the foot- Lance Cpl. Monroe F. Seigle ball players toured the Army Spc. Joe Thibodeaux, a SAW gunner for 1st depot museum and ob- Bn., 25th Infantry Division, checks the impacts on served a recruit gradua- his targets with an M49 spotting scope. tion ceremony. Their visit ended PACDIV, From C-1 competition, they were with an autograph ses- awarded trophies in sion for depot Marines, Bay range. "It felt even categories pertaining to but not before Sgt. Maj. better to become a dis- them April 11. Bruce A. Mackamul, de- tinguished marksman “You are all winners pot sergeant major, in the United States regardless of whether and the Western Marine Corps." or not you got a tro- Recruiting Region pre- Wood won the phy," said Brig. Gen. sented each with his Pacific Division Rifle Jerry C. McAbee, com- “challenge” coins. Championship Mat- manding general for "The biggest thing is- ches after defeating MCB Hawaii, during n't actually getting the more than 80 competi- the awards presenta- autographs," said tors and scoring 584 tion at the base theater. Lance Cpl. Jess N. Levens Mackamul. "It's meet- points and 40 Vs. A “V” "Marksmanship skills San Diego Chargers wide receiver Eric Parker passes an ammunition can to Donnie ing these larger-than- is considered a bull’s- are the hallmark of any Edwards, linebacker. The Chargers executed "the Weaver," as part of their visit at life people and know- eye shot. great warrior. You have Weapons and Field Training Bn. During their' visit, they saw the different events of Although other all improved your skills the “Crucible” and shot the Unknown Distance Course. ing they support us." branches of the service and come out a better did not place in the rifleman." BOXER, From C-1 to become an electrician. He will be He has trained daily at the gym his putting those on hold as he takes father, Martin, a trainer and former chance to win the Golden Gloves ti- up the task he trained for three boxer, built in their South Side tle that eluded him in a final in years ago at Ft. Sill, Okla. Chicago garage. 1998, McGarry said the bigger bat- "I've had artillery and infantry The elder McGarry was a tle and bigger arena that might lie training, so we'll see what they Chicago Golden Gloves mid- ahead "is a little more important." have me doing, and where." dleweight champion in 1972, is in It also takes precedence over his Whatever his assignment, Ireland until this week for the wake construction job and over his plans McGarry should be in shape for it. of his brother.