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INSIDE CG Mail A-2 USMC 227th Birthday A-3 Hawaii Drugs A-4 Patrol Squadron 9 A-6 Salutes A-7 Camp Tarawa B-1 MCCS & SM&SP B-2 American Indian Heritage B-3 Word to Pass B-5 Menu B-6 Ads B-7 Tackle Football C-1 Sports Briefs C-2 MMARINEARINE Health & Fitness C-7 Volume 31, Number 45 www.mcbh.usmc.mil November 15, 2002 Driver Ditching, Ditching, Ditching classes come to Hawaii Marines K-Bay get increased Sgt. Robert Carlson Press Chief survivability Driver’s training is coming to Hawaii, and with new MCB Hawaii’s Marine Corps Community Services is working to egress trainer make it more convenient and affordable than what Sgt. Alexis R. Mulero is currently offered. Combat Correspondent The contracted courses will be held on MCB “Ditching, ditching, ditching,” roared one of the Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, and instructors prior to the training vessel being swal- the certified instructors lowed by hundreds of gallons of sparkling blue wa- will provide the necessary ter at the MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, swimming classes and important ex- pool during a Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer perience required for new demonstration, Nov. 7. drivers to pass their dri- The newly installed MAET provides some neces- ving test and get a dri- sary underwater egress training for the base “fre- ver’s license. quent-flyer” Marines and Navy corpsmen of the Schofield Army Ground Combat Element who ride as combat pas- Barracks offers similar sengers in helicopters and amphibious vehicles. programs now, and each “The training is designed to give the Marines the unit there has a program knowledge, practice and skill to significantly in- in place to train drivers. crease the chances of surviving a mishap that leaves The MCB Hawaii pro- them in the water or underwater, possibly inverted, gram will be similar, with and possibly in the dark,” said Petty Officer 1st Class the same or better prices, Fernando Santos, a corpsman with Branch Medical and will serve all MCB Clinic Pearl Harbor. Hawaii family members The MAET is commonly called a “dunker” and its who are ready to start cabin section is re-configurable to replicate the type driving. The Hawaii of seating and emergency exits found on Marine Marine Newspaper will Corps helicopters and amphibious vehicles. run an article in a future “The training teaches students how to properly re- edition which will outline act when a water ditching occurs,” said Chad the program’s require- Copeland, military sales and training manager for ments and the costs in- Survival Systems Groups USA Ltd., which designs volved. The MCB Hawaii and manufactures the training devices. “The MAET program is scheduled to system is designed similarly to the CH46 “Sea start Dec. 16. Knight” and CH53E “Super Stallion” helicopters Parents of kids aged 15- with escape hatches and exits to provide Marines 17 who are interested with a realistic scenario.” should contact MCCS at Furthermore, the MAET is made of a stainless steel Sgt.Alexis Mulero 254-7679 and answer a James Gumling, MAET instructor and retired Navy corpsman, awaits the lowering short survey to help offi- See MAET, A-7 of the training vessel. cials customize the pro- gram to residents here. Governor, Hawaii residents honor veterans at State Cemetery Pfc. Monroe F. Seigle Korean War. “They are true he- tude goes out to them and their Combat Correspondent roes and they must not be forgot- families.” ten for the sacrifices they made After retired Sgt. Maj. Allan The Governor’s Veteran’s Day for our country.” Kellogg, a Medal of Honor recip- Ceremony took place at the Rubie gave the invocation dur- ient, placed a wreath, Marines Hawaii State Veteran’s ing the ceremony and said a from Headquarters Company, Cemetery, Monday, to honor prayer for all the veterans who 3rd Marine Regiment, performed those who served in wars past died during combat. a military honors rifle salute fol- and present. The Veteran’s Day address was lowed by a flyover by Company More than 50 veterans organi- given by Governor Benjamin J. C, 193rd Aviation Regiment, of zations were present from every Cayetano, who gave a heart- the Hawaii National Guard. branch of service. warming speech about how “Our veterans are the “This is a great way to honor America’s veterans have made lifeblood of our freedom,“ said all my fellow Marines and veter- our country the strong nation it is Rubie. “They gave their lives for ans who didn’t come home from today through their courageous our freedom and were the pro- combat,” said Father Richard actions during combat. tectors of peace when our na- Pfc. Monroe Seigle Rubie, a priest from the “Today we join Americans tion’s security was compromised. Members of the Chosin Few and other veterans organizations Assisiceltic Catholic Church and everywhere to honor our veter- We must remember them not on- join Father Rubie in a prayer at the ceremony. a veteran of World War II and the ans,” said Cayetano. “Our grati- ly on this day, but everyday.” Ohana Hotels, employees say “Mahalo” to Hawaii Marines and Sailors Cpl. Jessica M. Mills Filipo Ilaoa, base sergeant major, at- conference room. Marines Sports Editor tended a free luncheon, Nov. 6, com- Mildred Courtney, corporate di- and Sailors pliments of Ohana Hotels Corp. in rector of government and military feasted on the buffet Outside the entrance to the Waikiki. liaison for Outrigger Hotels and during the Ohana East Hotel, Marines and Marines and Sailors from 1st Bn., Resorts, felt that the company real- luncheon Sailors from MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe 3rd Marine Regiment; 3rd Bn., 3rd ly needed to do something special at the Bay, piled onto the sidewalk. As Outrigger Marine Regiment and 1st Radio Bn. for the Marine Corps’ birthday, said Hotel and they exited vehicles, Ohana East attended a luncheon held at Duke’s Chuck Shishido, director of opera- at Duke’s employees placed leis around their Restaurant located in the Waikiki tions for Ohana Hotels. Courtney restaurant. necks and kissed their cheeks, wel- Outrigger, while the Marines and suggested and arranged the two coming them with aloha. Sailors from Headquarters Bn., luncheons with the help of the In honor of the Marine Corps’ MCB Hawaii and Combat Service Ohana Hotels staff. 227th birthday, 40 K-Bay Marines Support Group 3 attended a sepa- and Sailors, including Sgt. Major rate luncheon in the Ohana East See OUTRIGGER, A-7 Cpl. Jessica M. Mills A-2 • November 15, 2002 HAWAII MARINE MCBH NEWS CG’CG’SS MMAILAIL BBOXOX BRIEFS ‘CONCERT ON THE COURT’ ‘’Lately, the housing office BEGINS SUNDAY AT 5 P.M. Jim Peters of Global Training Ministries International will delight MCB Hawaii has been issuing citations military, family members and civilian per- sonnel with a concert of faith, for all back- grounds, Sunday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the ... in a random fashion.” Kaneohe Bay Chapel. BRIG. GEN. The “Concert on the Court” perfor- Submitted by Jennifer Nichols, family member MCABEE mances will include comedy and other en- tertainment, as well as looks at core values. “I would like to address the issue I think that perhaps some flexi- necessary to keep them neat. It al- Dan Siangco, with the band “One Heart of citations being issued for lawn bility in enforcing the regulation is so states that grass should not be and One Soul,” will open the event with maintenance in housing. in order, taking into account the rate shorter than one inch and no longer musicians from several local churches. I live in the Capehart housing at which the grass grows this time than three inches high. area and have a lawn service that of year. I am aware that at different times COMMISSARY OFFERS NEW cuts and edges my lawn once a I think a reasonable standard throughout the year the grass will HOURS STARTING MONDAY week, at a cost of $100/month. We would be to expect residents to cut go to seed; however, these seed The Commissary is changing hours to employ the service due to the rigors and edge once a week. Most of us stems are unsightly, do not present better serve the community. of my husband’s det schedule and do care about the general appear- a neat appearance, and therefore Starting Monday, it will be open the fact that we have small children. ance of our neighborhood, as is ev- must be mowed down. Saturday through Monday from 10 a.m. to Lately, the housing office has idenced by the improvements we Currently, two family housing 6 p.m., and Tuesday through Friday, 10 been issuing citations for lawns have made to the landscaping department employees issue cita- a.m. to 7 p.m. that, although they are being cut around our quarters, at our own ex- tions for lawn maintenance viola- once a week, have the “shooters” pense. tions aboard MCB Hawaii (Kaneohe MOKAPU HOSTS CONTEST growing through as a result of the Thank you for your attention to Bay, Camp H.M. Smith, and the The students and faculty of Mokapu reseeding process that is common this matter.” Manana housing areas) sighting Elementary School aboard MCB Hawaii, this time of year. Furthermore, over 2,600 housing units. This Kaneohe Bay, started their recycling con- these citations are being levied in a Jennifer Nichols process is lengthy and takes several test today, and participants are dashing to random fashion. days to complete. It is very likely see who can collect the most aluminum Houses on my end of Bancroft that they could sight one housing cans before Dec.