Mahalo JBPHH ohana! See page A-3 JBPHH celebrates American independence Photo by Canadian Armed Forces What’s See page B-1 Sgt. Devin VandeSype RIMPAC activities abound INSIDE See page A-2, A-5, B-2, B-3
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U.S. 3rd Fleet more than 45 surface cise, it also shows that and complex warfi ghting. “We all prosper through Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Public Affairs ships and submarines, like-minded nations who The relevant, realis- trade and the majority of Mexico, Netherlands, New 17 national land forces, value a free and open In- tic training program in- the trade goes through Zealand, Peru, the Repub- Commander, U.S. Pa- and more than 200 air- do-Pacific want this op- cludes gunnery, missile, the Indo-Pacifi c region.” lic of Korea, the Republic cific Fleet, Adm. John craft and 25,000 person- portunity to improve our anti-submarine and air “This is an opportunity of the Philippines, Singa- C. Aquilino and Com- nel are taking part in a cooperation with each defense exercises, as well to build relationships pore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, mander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, unique training opportu- other,” Aquilino said. as amphibious, count- ahead of a crisis,” he Tonga, the United King- Vice Adm. John D. Al- nity designed to foster and The theme of RIMPAC er-piracy, mine clear- said. This enables us to dom, the United States exander, announced sustain cooperative rela- 2018 is “Capable, Adap- ance, explosive ordnance call our friends, partners and Vietnam. June 27 the start of the tionships that are critical tive, Partners.” Partici- disposal, diving and and allies to work to- “There are different world’s largest interna- to ensuring the safety of pating nations and forces salvage operations. gether to provide disaster uniforms, different faces tional maritime exer- sea lanes and security on will exercise a wide Alexander emphasized relief, combat piracy, or a and different cultures, cise, the biennial Rim of the world’s interconnected range of capabilities and the importance of build- wide range of maritime but we share a common the Pacific (RIMPAC), oceans. RIMPAC 2018 is demonstrate the inher- ing relationships among contingency operations. purpose here at RIM- scheduled through Aug. the 26th exercise in a se- ent fl exibility of maritime international maritime This year’s exercise in- PAC,” Aquilino said. 2 in and around the Ha- ries that began in 1971. forces. These capabilities partners by conducting ex- cludes forces from Austra- “I want to thank all waiian Islands and Sou- “RIMPAC is not only range from disaster relief ercises such as RIMPAC. lia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, the participating nations thern California. the world’s largest inter- and maritime security “We are all maritime Colombia, France, Ger- for sending forces to be a Twenty-five nations, national maritime exer- operations to sea control nations,” Alexander said. many, India, Indonesia, part of RIMPAC.” RIMPAC ship tour schedule announced U.S. 3rd Fleet urday, July 7 from 8:15 a.m. to 4 wells, and should wear covered p.m. A schedule of participating shoes (no heels or slippers). Do Rim of the Pacifi c (RIMPAC) ex- ships and locations will be made not carry bags on the tours, and ercise 2018 participants, military available upon entry at the gates photography will be limited to the and Department of Defense ID on July 7. immediate area and on board the cardholders and their sponsored For safety reasons, guests must ship during the tour as permitted guests are welcome to tour visit- be independently mobile and by the respective ships’ command- Navy joins team ing U.S. and foreign ships on Sat- able to walk and climb ladder ing offi cers. to promote safety The following ships are available for tours* Saturday, July 7: Story and photo by land enjoying the best of • BAP Ferre (DM 74, Peru) • HMNZS Te Mana (F 111, New Zealand) Bill Doughty Hawaii, something we’re • BRP Davao Del Sur (LD 602, Philippines) • INS Sahyadri (F 47, India) very proud of. We want to • CNS Almirante Lynch (FF 07, Chile) • JS Ise (DDH 182, Japan) Navy Region Hawaii show aloha to the mem- Public Affairs bers of the military while • HMAS Toowoomba (FFH 156, Australia) • ROKS Dae Jo Yeong (DDG 997, South Korea) they’re here and those • HMAS Melbourne (FFG 05, Australia) • RSS Tenacious (71, Singapore) On the eve of Inde- who are visiting.” • HMAS Adelaide (L 01, Australia) • Various participating U.S. ships pendence Day, Honolulu Both Caldwell and Fort Mayor Kirk Caldwell in- noted that many RIMPAC • HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341, Canada) *Tours are subject to change. vited Rear Adm. Brian participants bring fami- Fort, commander, Navy lies. For more information, contact the RIMPAC Combined Information Bureau at 472-5430. Region Hawaii and Naval “We want to thank the Surface Group Middle Pa- state of Hawaii for host- cifi c, to participate – along ing the RIMPAC exercise with other city and county and welcoming the sailors agencies – in a safety from all the nations,” Fort message to the commu- said. “We actually have nity in a press conference families who arrive here at Honolulu Police Depar- with many of the sailors tment (HPD) headquar- ... Many will come back at ters. the end of the exercise.” Participants addressed In the first week of proactive and preventa- RIMPAC, participants are tive safety initiatives able to go hiking, enjoy during the Rim of the Pa- the beaches, compete in cific (RIMPAC) exercise sporting events and join currently underway. in July 4th celebrations, In a press conference including those held attended by fi rst respond- Wednesday at Joint Base ers HPD, Emergency Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Medical Services, the In his remarks, Fort International Honolulu Fire Depart- noted that all RIMPAC ships participating ment (HFD) and other participants receive ex- in the 2018 RIMPAC agencies, Caldwell told tensive safety briefings exercise moor at Joint Base local media, “Right now and cultural awareness Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 2. we have 25 nations ... information. 25,000 members of differ- U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Arthurgwain L. Marquez ent armed forces ... on is- > See page A-2 A-2 • July 6, 2018 HO‘OKELE RIMPAC partners share new ideas at innovation fair MC1 Cory Asato “The best ideas come our concept on the interna- from the folks that use it,” tional stage.” U.S. 3rd Fleet said Cmdr. Brett Elko, a The panel graded each native of Charlotte, North presentation on impact, Six units from five Carolina, and assigned to feasibility, originality and countries presented their the U.S. 3rd Fleet staff. alignment with the RIM- design ideas at the in- “We wanted to use the PAC theme of “Capable, augural innovation fair opportunity of RIMPAC, Adaptive, Partners.” during 2018 Rim of the this international stage, KD Lekiu’s concept of Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise to share ideas throughout a floating damage control at Joint Base Pearl Har- the naval community and bag earned first place, INS bor-Hickam, June 30. involve our most junior Sahyadri earned second Sailors from the In- Sailors.” place with their concept of dian Navy stealth multi- Each unit presented shipboard yoga and ROKS role frigate INS Sahyadri concepts such as ra- Yulgok Yi received an hon- (F49), Royal Malaysian dio-frequency identifica- orable mention with their Navy frigate KD Lekiu tion to locate Sailors, a concept of a shipboard (FFG 30), Royal Austra- floating damage control waste disposal system. lian Navy landing heli- bag, yoga in a shipboard “I’m glad I was able to copter dock ship HMAS environment, a shipboard share our concept and Adelaide (L01), Republic food waste disposal sys- perspective,” Kwan said. of Korea Navy destroyer tem, and a web-enabled “Our Navy has an inno- Yulgok Yi (DDG 992), parking system to a panel U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Justin R. Pacheco vation competition simi- Strike Fighter Squadron of judges featuring rep- Arenas Kuliavskas, left, explains U.S. Naval Research Laboratory’s Omniglobe system lar to this annually with (VFA) 2 and USS Halsey resentatives from the in- to Chilean Navy Chief Petty Officers Moises Lopez, center, and Omar Mardones at the hundreds of submissions. (DDG 97) presented inno- ternational community, 2018 RIMPAC Innovation Fair, June 28. The problem we are try- vative concepts from the deck plate leadership and ing to address affects deckplates geared toward a subject matter science vation fair has presented Jun Kwan, assigned to vessels and see their dam- every ship in all navies improving quality of life expert from the Office of a unique opportunity for KD Lekiu. age control procedures and around the world so we’re and increasing efficiency Naval Research. us,” said Royal Malaysian “I was able to board tools which helped me to very thankful for this op- and unit cohesion. “RIMPAC and the inno- Navy Sub-lieutenant Chan many other nations’ naval assess the versatility of portunity.”
Navy joins with mayor’s team Students help clean < From page A-1 Adm. Fort said. We re- Fort commended the ally have a great rela- partnership not only with During RIMPAC the tionship with the military HPD but also between historic fishpond Navy provides nearly 100 here, whether it’s RIM- the HFD and Navy shore patrol personnel PAC or it’s the other Region Hawaii’s Federal who are on duty from sun- 365 days of the year,” Fire Department. down to sunrise and who Ballard said. The partnership work closely with HPD Ballard urged people to with FedFire includes in Waikiki. Command help each other or, if they providing firefighting Master Chief Greg Carl- don’t feel comfortable get- and emergency medical son, Naval Surface Group ting directly involved in services in cooperative Middle Pacific, will partic- a situation, to call 911 so engagements under a ipate in a ride-along with the police can respond. mutual aid agreement. HPD Friday night, July 6. “For Hawaii, this is the “The theme of RIMPAC Last spring, Command Aloha State, so we want is “Capable Adaptive Master Chief Greg Vid- to show aloha not just to Partners,” Fort said, aurri, Navy Region Ha- the military but also to “and that theme really waii, hosted captains from each other,” she said. “So resonates in the work we, HPD to speak to senior en- if you’re down in Waikiki the Region, do with the U.S. Navy photo by ATAN Joshua Markwith listed leaders on Oahu. and you see someone who first responders and the The Kamehameha Schools Kuamahi Community Education Department in Waianae At Tuesday’s press needs help take the time work we do with the City conducted their inaugural service day cleanup at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor- conference Honolulu Po- to help them.” and County.” Hickam Loko Pa‘aiau fishpond at McGrew Point, June 23. The Navy partnered with lice Chief Susan Ballard The press conference The press conference Kamehameha Schools Kilohana summer program for keiki from Ewa Moku (District). noted the strong partner- included discussion about was live-streamed by It was an opportunity for the keiki to learn about this historic asset and the Navy’s ship with the Navy and water and fireworks safety KHON(FOX)2 and commitment to the environment. A total of 45 students participated and collected other services. and environmental stew- is posted on its Face- approximately 25 large bags of waste. “I want to echo what ardship by beachgoers. book site. HO‘OKELE July 6, 2018 • A-
Submitted by David D. Underwood Jr. and Ensign Heather Hill What is your favorite 4th of July festivity?
Staff Sgt. Robert Staff Sgt. Jorjina Staff Sgt. Master-at-Arms Yeoman Submariner Aviation Machinist’s Shepard Smith Christian Pak 2nd Class 1st Class Mate 1st Class 647th Logistics 392nd Intelligence 647th Logistics Andres Castro Benjamin Hopson Herb Rufi n Readiness Squadron Readiness Squadron JBPHH USS Jefferson City VAW 113 (Carrier Squadron Airborne Early Traveling to parts of To see fi reworks at Ala I usually have to work Dunk the Triad Warning Squadron Moana Beach Park with Skydiving on the the islands I have not on 4th of July, but I 113) “Black Eagles” North Shore. previously seen and family and eat good food really en oy when we do have a blast all throughout the day. the ceremonial 21-gun Fireworks I’m on with all the fun salute with the 40mm. duty this year, so I look activities forward to seeing them from the ship.
Want to see your command featured in Diverse Views? Got opinions to share? Drop us a line at [email protected] NAVFAC Hawaii COMMENTARY Col. Douglas E. Pierce releases water Commander, 647th Air Base Group, 15th Wing, and Deputy quality reports Commander, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam NAVFAC Hawaii information about where A big Mahalo to JBPHH ohana Public Affairs your water originates, and our testing results Recently Rear Adm. Brian Fort, that this day “will be the most From the family events, the The Navy’s annual wa- from the previous year,” commander, Navy Region Hawaii memorable epocha in the history concert, and — of course — ter quality reports, also said Environmental and Naval Surface Group Middle of America. the fireworks, it was really known as consumer con- Business Line Director Pacific, compared the Rim of the “I am apt to believe that it will meaningful to share the day and fidence reports, are now Aaron Poentis. Pacifi c (RIMPAC) exercise to the be celebrated by succeeding gen- evening with family and friends. available online for review “Our goal is to deliver World Cup — many nations from erations as the great anniversary As an aside, the Joint Base by its Hawaii custom- safe, clean drinking water all over the world joining together, festival … it ought to be solem- commander, Capt. Jeff Bernard, ers — military person- to you that meet all federal their flags flying, showing their nized with pomp and parade, with would want me to remind nel and their families and state drinking water skills and demonstrating a pas- shows, games, sports, guns, bells, everyone it was the biggest from the Navy, Air Force, standards.” sionate commitment to teamwork. bonfires and illuminations, from fi reworks show on the island for Department of Defense The Navy asks water At Joint Base Pearl Har- one end of this continent to the Independence Day. (DoD), as well as some consumers to take the bor-Hickam (JBPHH), we’re other, from this time forward for- I’d also like to extend an extra non-DoD users. time to read and share the fortunate to be the showcase in- evermore.” special thanks to Security and Naval Facilities En- 2018 water quality reports stallation for the “World Cup of July 4th is a day to celebrate our Morale, Welfare and Recreation gineering Command which can be found online international maritime exercises.” freedom and democracy. It’s a day for the long hours and hard work (NAVFAC) Hawaii owns at the following websites: As the showcase installation, to refl ect on the sacrifi ce our found- to make our celebration both and operates five wa- there’s an added pride to be able ers were willing to make — pledg- safe and memorable. Well done! ter systems in the state • Navy Region Hawaii to hold our Independence Day cel- ing their lives, fortune and honor Finally, I want to thank y’all of Hawaii. https://cnic.navy.mil/ ebration and share this experience to bring about a nation where all for what you will continue to Reports have been de- regions/cnrh/om/envi- with our 25,000 RIMPAC guests. people have a right to freedom do. Throughout the remainder veloped for each of the ronmental/water_qual- Some of the most powerful and liberty. of the summer — and especially following four water sys- ity_information.html words written by man open the With that said, I would like this month — we will continue tems: Joint Base Pearl • NAVFAC Hawaii Declaration of Independence to take the time to thank all of to have an opportunity to shine, Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), https://www.navfac. … “We hold these truths to be those who serve, or have served, from the waterfront to the fl ight Camp Stover, Naval navy.mil/navfac_world- self-evident, that all men are cre- our great nation — active duty line, from the main base to each Computer and Telecom- wide/pacifi c/fecs/hawaii/ ated equal, that they are endowed military, guardsmen, reserv- of our annexes. munications Pacifi c (NCT- about_us/hawaii_docu- by their creator with certain un- ists or civil servant — thank you Remain vigilant in the AMS PAC), and Pacific ments/Reports.html alienable rights, that among these for all you do. The sacrifices you completion of your duties Missile Range Facility are life, liberty and the pursuit and your families make each and committed to safety and (PMRF) Kauai. Navy consumers who of happiness.” day continue to make our free- security while maintaining the A report is not required have questions or would We declared our independence doms possible. immaculate appearance of our for the Naval Magazine like to request a hard as a new nation, the United States I would also like to thank our showcase installation for the Lualualei water system copy of a 2018 Navy water of America, on July 4, 1776. This JBPHH ohana for their outstand- “World Cup of international since it does not provide quality report can do so by declaration, both in thought and ing work and coordination in plan- maritime exercises.” water to any residents. contacting the NAVFAC action, was revolutionary. Shortly ning and putting on “the great Mahalo nui loa and much “The 2018 water quality Hawaii public affairs of- after signing the declaration, John anniversary festival” for all of us aloha — not just today, but reports provide detailed fi ce at 471-7300. Adams wrote to his wife Abigail, to enjoy. every day!
Governor signs bills to address bicyclists, abandoned vehicles, vessel owners Offi ce of the Governor the nation to make this commitment,” (Act 48) requires counties to take into Vessel owners. HB 2596 (Act 46) Ige said. custody any abandoned vehicle on a requires certain vessel owners to apply Gov. David Ige signed three bills at Act 47 went into effect July 1. public roadway within 10 business days. for certificates of title within 20 days ceremonies held at the Office of the “Though a federal installation, the This new law removes the of becoming an owner, or establishing Governor, June 20. Hawaii law also applies on base,” said requirement that abandoned vehicles principal use of a vessel. Bicyclist safety. HB 2215 (Act 47) Lt. Col. Walter Sorensen, Joint Base be sold at public auction, which in turn This system will operate the same requires drivers to allow at least three Pearl Harbor-Hickam security offi cer. allows the vehicles to be disposed of way that automobiles are issued feet of separation between the driver’s “We understand roadways, in some more effi ciently. certificates of title. This law will help vehicle and the bicycle when passing or cases, do not provide adequate clearance The law also makes it easier to the state quickly verify ownership and overtaking the bicyclist. if oncoming traffic approaches and classify vehicles as “derelict” instead therefore reduce the number of stolen “The passage of this bill highlights expect drivers to wait until it is safe to of abandoned, which eliminates the vessels being fraudulently registered our commitment to ensuring that pass. Bicyclists have a part to play in storage requirement and frees up with the state. cyclists are safe on our roads, and that this as well by exercising good judgment space at tow yards. Ultimately, the new Act 46 took effect on July 1. Hawaii becomes a more bicycle-friendly in their road selection based on known law will help keep public streets safe For more information, visit http:// community. I am happy to sign this traffi c/weather conditions.” and clear. governor.hawaii.gov/ and click on the bill and make Hawaii the 37th state in Abandoned vehicles. HB 2442 Act 48 takes effect upon approval. News tab. Conducting an inspection Commander, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Capt. Mildred Rear Adm. Brian Fort Capt. Jeff Bernard H. McAfee, .S. 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Ho‘okele is delivered weekly to Navy Air Force housing units and Navy and Air Force the National Archives. installations throughout Oahu. A- • July 6, 2018 HO‘OKELE DESRON 31 holds change of command on USS William P. Lawrence Story and photo by Corps, Purdue University MC1 John Herman in Indiana. Under Bretz’s leadership, DESRON 31 Navy Public Affairs planned, coordinated and Support Element executed several major Detachment Hawaii exercises to include Co- operation Afloat Readi- Commander, Destroyer ness and Training, Pacific Squadron (DESRON) 31 Partnership and two Pa- held a change of com- cific Surface Action Group mand ceremony aboard deployments in the west- the guided-missile de- ern Pacific. stroyer USS William P. Ring had previously Lawrence (DDG 110), served as DESRON 31 June 29. deputy commodore. Prior Capt. Joseph Ring re- to this, he served as the lieved Capt. David Bretz director, Joint Opera- as commander, DESRON tions Center (J31), United 31 during the ceremony. States Africa Command “You are a special in Stuttgart, Germany. breed,” said Bretz in DESRON 31 is part of reference to the DESRON Commander, Naval Sur- 31 team. face Force, U.S. Pacific “It has been an honor Fleet, and comprises sailing and serving with six Arleigh Burke-class you. Thank you and guided missile destroy- Godspeed as you continue ers, USS John Paul Jones the adventure here in (DDG 53), USS Hopper Hawaii and in the Indo- Capt. Joseph Ring is piped aboard the USS William P. Lawrence during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base (DDG 70), USS Momsen Pacific region.” Pearl Harbor-Hickam, June 28. Ring relieved Capt. David Bretz as the commander of Destroyer Squadron Three One (DDG 92), USS Wayne E. After Bretz’s remarks, aboard USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110). Meyer (DDG 108), USS both officers read their William P. Lawrence orders and saluted each hard because our grey- the ship. See to it that Hawaii and Commander, DESRON 31 team was (DDG 110), USS John other, signifying the cere- hounds can handle your chiefs and Sailors are Naval Surface Group Mid- set for success with strong Finn (DDG 113) and USS monial transition of com- it,” said Ring upon world champions in every- dle Pacific, served as guest leadership at the helm. Rafael Peralta (DDG 115). mand from one leader to assuming command. thing they do.” speaker. He spoke in detail Bretz will be reporting For more news, visit the next. “Your mission demands Rear Adm. Brian Fort, on the accomplishments as Commander, Naval www.navy.mil/local/ “Operate your ships it. Let your officers drive commander, Navy Region of both officers and how Reserve Officer Training cnrh/.
Nations perform in harmony
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U.S. Navy Ensign Matthew Shea, assistant eet bandmaster for the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band, conducts an ensemble of musicians from the Royal Australian Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, Republic of Indonesia Navy, and Pacific Fleet Band during the Rim of the Pacific exercise 2018 International Band Concert at Fort U.S. Navy photo by CT2 (Maintenance) Jessy Wheeler DeRussy Beach Capt. Madelene Means salutes Capt. Todd Gagnon during the change of command Park, July 3. ceremony for Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC) Hawaii held at the Nob Hill Community Center on Ford Island, June 22. NIOC Hawaii welcomes Means, bids farewell to Gagnon CTR2 (IW) erations, information ians is a part of a strong Brooke Miller operations, electronic war- warfighting legacy and fare, and signals intelli- once again we are making Navy Information gence missions. history,” Means said. Operations Command “I have been amazed “This is a special time Hawaii Public Affairs by your accomplishments to be in this theater, this across this island and job, and this legacy and Capt. Madelene Means the Pacific. The truly sad mission,” she continued. relieved Capt. Todd Gag- part for me today is that For more news and non as commanding offi- no matter what happens information from com- cer of Navy Information in my career, I will never mander, FCC/C10F visit Operations Command again have the privilege http://www.public.navy. (NIOC) Hawaii during a to work alongside such an mil/fcc-c10f/, https:// change of command cer- amazing group of individ- www.dvidshub.net/unit/ emony held at Nob Hill uals,” said Gagnon. USFCC, or follow us on Community Center on Means, a designated Twitter @USFLEETCY- Ford Island, June 22. intelligence officer, brings BERCOM. Vice Adm. Timothy with her a diverse array “T.J.” White, commander of military and academic of U.S. Fleet Cyber Com- experience to the helm mand/U.S. 10th Fleet of NIOC Hawaii and (FCC/C10F) served as CTF 1070. presiding officer for the She served most re- event and Cmdr. Zachary cently as assistant chief McKeehan, executive offi- of staff for intelligence cer of NIOC Hawaii, offi- at commander, U.S. 7th ciated the ceremony. Fleet. Means also holds a Gagnon, who has been bachelor’s degree in po- in command since June litical science from the 2016, led more than 2,000 University of Michigan, a Sailors and civilians as master’s degree in global part of NIOC Hawaii, leadership from the Uni- commander, Task Force versity of San Diego, and (CTF) 1070 and the Cy- a master’s degree in stra- ber Operations Integrated tegic studies from the Air Planning Element. War College. He directed the ex- “The Task Force 1070 ecution of cyber op- team of Sailors and civil- HO‘OKELE July 6, 2018 • A-
U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Justin R. Pacheco An MH- 0S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat S uadron (HSC) 8, ies above the waters off the coast of Oahu for a photo exercise during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, July 2.
U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Natalie M. Byers Japanese sailors make mochi during the Japanese reception aboard Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer helicopter ship JS Ise (DDH 182), as part of RIMPAC 2018 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), June 28.
U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Alexander C. Kubitza Photo by Canadian Armed Forces Imagery Technician Cpl. Trevor Matheson Guided-missile destroyers SS O’Kane (DDG ), SS Preble (DDG 88), SS William A Canadian Fleet Diving nit (Pacific) member conducts rappelling training during P. Lawrence (DDG 110) and USS Sterett (DDG 104) sit moored during the harbor RIMPAC 2018 at JBPHH, July 2. phase of RIMPAC 2018 at JBPHH, July 4.
Navy divers, assigned to Mobile Diving Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, dive on the USS Arizona Memorial at JBPHH, June 28 to assess necessary repairs to the memorial. MDSU-1 is one of the Navy’s premier diving and salvage units that is prepared to rapidly deploy combat-ready, expeditionary warfare-capable and specialized dive teams to conduct harbor and waterway clearance, emergent underwater repairs and salvage operations in all environments.
U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Arthurgwain L. Marquez HO‘OKELE July 6, 2018 • -1
Stone Temple Pilots, fireworks and more highlight America’s independence
Reid Tokeshi
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Morale, Welfare and Recreation
A celebration that looked to be one of the biggest ever on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam lived up to the billing. Thousands of patrons, in- cluding many of the international participants here for the Rim of the Pacifi c exercise, attended the 4th of July Celebration at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The big draw for many was the chance to see the Stone Temple Pilots perform live at Ward Field and the rockers from California did not disappoint. The band, brought over by Armed Forces Entertainment, entertained the crowd for over an hour straight. It was a mix of the hits everyone came to hear along with songs from their most recent album. Before the concert, Ward Field and the nearby parking area offered food and beverages for purchase, as well as free ac- tivities, such as the Car Show & Shine, free games for play on the field and Pacific Roller Derby matches and demonstrations. New this year, Morale, Welfare and Recreation set up the kid-focused activities a short walk away from the concert area. Kids – and parents – enjoyed the train ride, petting zoo and others. Xtreme Fun returned with tons of rides and infl atables for the whole family. The family area also provided the chance to fi nd prime spots for the fi re- works display at the end of the night. Tiara Johnson and her husband Chandler, an Airman stationed at Bel- lows, brought their 18-month old daughter and liked the area specially catered for kids. “I love it, I think it’s great,” Tiara said. “When we found the family section over here we liked how it was separated this time. They came two years ago and remembered it being “super crowded” with everything in one place so they appreciated how the spacing made it less crowded for everyone.” At the end of the night, the wide variety of activities meant there was something for everyone and the climactic fi reworks show fittingly punctu- ated the evening for the 15,000 in attendance .
Patrons of the 4th of July Celebration played games, partook in activities, met farm animals and watched the Stone Temple Pilots. The evening ended with a fi reworks display.
MWR photos by Theresa Valadez USS Arizona Memorial photo by Canadian Armed Forces Sgt. Devin VandeSype -2 • July 6, 2018 HO‘OKELE
Sailors assigned to U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) and the Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341) play a friendly match of soccer at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, June 27.
USS Halsey, HMCS Ottawa kick off RIMPAC 2018 soccer tournament Story and photo by 341) kicked off the Rim of the Halsey Seaman Xavier and tied it up midway through “This is my second RIMPAC,” MC1 Corwin Colbert Pacific (RIMPAC) 2018 soccer Atkins called his fi rst RIMPAC the fi rst half. she said. “It’s nice to play other tournament June 27 at Joint experience “amazing.” During the second half of the countries in a game we all love.” Navy Region Hawaii Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. “RIMPAC, personally, is friendly match, it was all Halsey, “We also had a good time Public Affairs The tournament ran a great opportunity for me to scoring four consecutive goals to with the Canadian team,” At- through July 1 and allowed meet service members from dif- close the game winning 5-1. kins said. “I recommend anyone Sailors from the guided- service members from ferent countries,” he said. “This Master Seaman Courtney Ed- able to be involved in these type missile destroyer USS Halsey different countries to build soccer game was a lot of fun.” wards of HMCS Ottawa said she of relation-building activities to (DDG 97) and the Royal relations while participating Ottawa quickly took charge, enjoyed the chance to meet Sail- do so.” Canadian Navy Halifax-class in the world’s largest scoring a goal in the first few ors from other nations, especially To learn more, please visit frigate HMCS Ottawa (FFH maritime exercise. minutes. But Halsey fi red back on the soccer fi eld. www.cpf.navy.mil/rimpac. HO‘OKELE July 6, 2018 • - USS Preble wins RIMPAC 2018 basketball tournament MCSN Daniel Zink teams from ships sched- uled to participate in U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Daniel L. Zink U.S. 3rd Fleet RIMPAC, representing Engineman First Class (SW/AW) Peten Brink assigned to guided- more than 25 nations. missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) faces off against Sailors Sailors from guid- “Coming together with assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the Rim ed-missile destroyer USS teams from different of the Pacifi c (RIMPAC) 2018 basketball tournament fi nals, June 30. Preble (DDG 88) won the countries to compete and Rim of the Pacifi c (RIM- have fun was a great ex- PAC) basketball tourna- perience,” said Logistics ment during the June 30 Specialist First Class fi nals with a score of 54 Jimmie Dunn, Carl Vin- to 43 at Joint Base Pearl son point guard. Harbor-Hickam. “RIMPAC is a great Sailors assigned to exercise for me. It’s Preble and the aircraft about building relation- carrier USS Carl Vin- ships and coming to- son (CVN 70) made gether with Sailors from it to the finals of an other platforms. Not international sports everyone can get this competition to build re- experience. It’s a once- lationships with fellow in-a-lifetime opportunity RIMPAC participants. for some of us.” “It’s great we get to In the semifinals, experience working with four U.S. Navy teams foreign navies to build squared off in two upon our relationships games to determine the through sports,” said fi nal game. Engineman First Class Team Preble emerged Peten Brink, Preble victorious in a game team captain. against guided-missile “Usually in an exer- destroyer USS Sterett cise this large it’s hard (DDG 104) with a final to beat the carriers, but score of 47 to 37. I just told my guys to Simultaneously, Sail- go out there and have a ors assigned to Carl Vin- good time.” son defeated the team Over four days, Sail- from guided-missile ors from Preble com- destroyer USS O’Kane peted in a tournament (DDG 77) with a final that consisted of 45 score of 45 to 37.
U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Kelsey J. Hockenberger Leading Seaman Brenton Drummond, from Melbourne ictoria, Australia, assigned to Royal Australian Navy guided-missile frigate HMAS Melbourne (FFG 05), participates in a bowling tournament during RIMPAC 2018 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), June 28.
U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Darienne Slack A sailor assigned to Royal Australian Navy guided-missile frigate HMAS Melbourne (FFG 05) tags out a Sailor assigned to guided-missile destroyer SS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) during a 2018 RIMPAC softball tournament game at JBPHH, June 2 .
Quartermaster 3rd Class Raul Santospieve, assigned to guided- missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104), backhands a ball during a June 2 tennis match against Indian Navy stealth multi-role frigate INS Sahyadri (F4 ) during RIMPAC 2018 at JBPHH.
U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Alexander C. Kubitza
U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Omar Rubi Fast attack submarine SS Hawaii (SSN ) and Royal New ealand frigate HMN S Te Mana (F 111) Sailors participate in the 2018 RIMPAC indoor volleyball tournament at JBPHH June 2 . - • July 6, 2018 HO‘OKELE
John Burns took this photo of a juvenile white-rumped shama bird, July 1. As an older adult, their tail is very long and black on top, and white underneath. They sing a lot of different and interesting songs. The birds are usually found up in the mountains or near it. They are not seen very often in the city. They are inquisitive and not shy to y close to hikers.
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● The Pau Hana Concert in the Park happens from 4:30 to 7 p.m. July 13 at the Hickam Harbor waterfront. End the work week relaxing in the park and listening to live music by the Pacific Fleet Rock Band as the UPCOMING EVENTS sun sets in the background. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Morale, Welfare and Recreation Snacks will also be available for purchase or bring your ● Tee off at a free golf clinic July 7 at 9 ● Registration for Operation Hele On is own snacks and blankets to a.m. at Barbers Point Golf Course. Enjoy open to deployed families beginning July 11. enjoy the fresh air. This is a this introduction to the great game of golf. General registration opens July 23. Operation free event and is open to all For more information, call 682-2098/2911. Hele On takes place on Aug. 17 and is an base-eligible patrons. ● Cosmic bowling gets rolling at 3 p.m. instructive mock deployment that shows the For more information, July 8 and every Sunday at Naval Station youth what their parent goes through when call 449-5215. Bowling Center. Join us as we turn off the preparing to deploy. This is a free event. For light and turn on the fun for cosmic bowling in more information, call 474-1999. the afternoon. Also happening on Saturday ● A teen employment workshop takes nights. For more information, call 473-2574. place from 4 to 5 p.m. July 13 at the Teen small drink and a hot dog. Advance sign up is information, call 471-9072 for automobiles and required and is accepted at Beeman Liberty 449-5215 for sailboats. ● Aqua Zumba is a new class happening Center. Learn how to prepare for your first job Center. For more information, call 473-2583. from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. July 10 and every interview. This is a free activity and is open to ● A free golf clinic hits the greens at 9 Tuesday at Hickam Family Pool. Get a teens registered with the program. For more ● The abandoned vehicle and used a.m. July 18 at Barbers Point Golf Course. low-impact workout while keeping cool information, call 448-1068. sailboat sale is happening from 8 a.m. to 2 Enjoy this introduction to the great game in the pool. The cost of this class is one ● A liberty movie night takes place at p.m. July 14 at the abandoned car lot near of golf. For more information, call 682- group exercise ticket. Tickets are $3 each 7 p.m. July 13 at Sharkey Theater. Single Porter Gate. Bids close only on the day of the 2098/2911. and available at the Hickam Memorial Sailors and Airmen attached to Joint Base event. Items are sold “as is” without warranty ● A free golf clinic hits the greens at 9 and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Pearl Harbor-Hickam can enjoy a free movie or guarantee expressed or implied. Admission a.m. July 19 at Navy-Marine Golf Course. Fitness Centers. For more information, and snacks courtesy of the Liberty Program. is free and is open to military Department Enjoy this introduction to the great game of call 448-2384. Get a free movie ticket, plus a small popcorn, of Defense cardholders only. For more golf. For more information, call 471-0142. HO‘OKELE July 6, 2018 • -
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HAWAII MEALS ON WHEELS SEEKS ID. The cost is $5 for the general public. In VOLUNTEERS addition to exhibits, produce and plants will be Hawaii Meals on heels is always looking available at amehameha Schools country for volunteers to make a difference in their market and plant sale. There will be live community. olunteers drive and deliver PET ADOPTION animals including steer, goats, chickens, pigs meals once a week, once a month, or on and more in the 4-H Livestock Tent. There holidays. olunteers can also help with other EVENT WITH HHS will also be entertainment, demonstrations, tasks such as mailings, data entry, putting JULY 8 — NE and Hawaiian Humane onstage contests, child rides, bouncers and together goody bags and other office-related Society are hosting a pet adoption event food. Experience what a day on the farm jobs. Hawaii Meals on heels is dedicated for authori ed patrons July 8 from 10 a.m. is like, along with milking a life-si ed cow to helping Oahu s elders and individuals to 1 p.m. at the NE Pet Shop at 4888 replica , a chick hatchery with live chicks with disabilities preserve their independence Bougainville Drive. For more information, and more. For more information, visit www. at home. The organi ation provides meals call Stephanie Lau at 423-3287. hawaiistatefarmfair.org. and regular personal interaction with clients. Photo by Stephanie Lau WEST OAHU CANINE GAME DAY Contact Brad Akamu, volunteer coordinator, JULY 14 — The Hawaiian Humane Society is at 784-2756. For more information, visit hosting a free family event Saturday, July 14 https://hmow.org/volunteer/. from 3 to 6 p.m. at Coral Crater Adventure Park. PET ADOPTION EVENT This dog-friendly celebration features contests, JULY 7 — The Navy Exchange and Oahu food and activities. For more information, email SPCA have teamed up to bring military events hawaiianhumane.org or call 356- families monthly pet adoption events at the 2225, visit https://www.hawaiianhumane.org/ NE Pet Shop. OSPCA will have dogs and caninegameday/. cats of varying ages from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. OBON DANCE & FESTIVAL - HALEIWA SHINGON at the NE Pet Shop on 4888 Bougainville Drive. This event is open to authori ed MISSION JULY 15 AND 16 — Experience the Obon patrons only. For more information, call Festival, brought to Hawaii by Japanese Stephanie Lau at 423-3287. immigrants that have evolved into a social and MEET & GREET WITH KIM TAYLOR REECE cultural event. The festival honors ancestors JULY 7 — NE presents local fine art that have passed on with dances and festivals photographer, im Taylor Reece, for a TIME MANAGEMENT PART TIME MONEY MAKERS across the island that are held throughout the “meet and greet” session at the Mall at Pearl JULY 9 — This class is scheduled from 10 a.m. JULY 11 — The Part Time Money Makers summer. The festival is scheduled from 6 to 10 Harbor, July 7 and Aug. 17. He will also to noon at MFSC Pearl Harbor. Acquire skills to class is scheduled from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. p.m. at Haleiwa Shingon Mission, located at be here to autograph his own pieces for make better choices about time management at MFSC Hickam. Discover creative ways 66-279A Haleiwa Rd. authori ed patrons. No purchase necessary. and achieve your goals. Gain the personal to earn supplemental income. This course Event is for authori ed patrons only. understanding and practical skills to implement will cover legitimate, remote employment BELLOWS FIELD BEACH PARK CLOSING FOR a customi ed framework for successful opportunities local part-time, temporary RIMPAC EXERCISE MOILIILI SUMMER FEST time management. Register at https://jbphh. and seasonal jobs self-employment and JULY 20 — Bellows Field Beach Park JULY 7 — Celebrate Obon season in historic greatlifehawaii.com//support/military-family- government contracting leveraging your and its campgrounds will be closed to the Moiliili with Honolulu s largest bon dance and support-center or call 474-1999 for hobby into a money maker and quick-start public from July 20 to 23 and July 27 to 30 modern street festival. The family friendly more information. income opportunities and money saving in support of the 2018 Rim of the Pacific Moiliili Summer Fest celebrates Moiliili and apps. Learn to identify red flags for scams exercise RIMPAC . The beach park is the Obon season on Saturday July 7, at 1110 ACING THE INTERVIEW and determine your entrepreneurial risk normally closed to the public on Tuesdays, JULY 10 — The Acing the Interview class niversity Ave., the former arsity Theatre tolerance and potential. Register at https:// ednesdays and Thursdays. Five-day is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon at MFSC parking lot, from 5 to 10 p.m. Coyne Street jbphh.greatlifehawaii.com//support/military- camping will continue to be available at other ahiawa. Preparation and determination between niversity Avenue and aialiu Street family-support-center or call 474-1999 for nearby city park campgrounds, including are keys to a successful interview. This class will be closed for the event and will feature more information. aimanalo Bay Beach Park and aimanalo more than 25 popular food trucks and mobile will provide you with the tools to be able to Beach Park. Each of these campgrounds has food vendors, keiki games, cultural activities answer different types of interview questions SMOOTH MOVE 10 sites. Bellows Field Beach Park consists and more. For more information, visit www. and prepare you for the many interview styles JULY 12 — This class is scheduled from 8 to of 50 campsites offering three-day camping moiliilisummerfest.com. that are popular today. In this interactive class 11:30 a.m. at MFSC Hickam. This workshop available from Friday afternoon until Monday participants will have an opportunity to observe features speakers from various departments morning. Reservation requests begin on STRESS MANAGEMENT and take part in mock interviews. Register to give you a better understanding of the the Friday two weeks prior to the camping The Stress Management class JULY 9 — at https://jbphh.greatlifehawaii.com//support/ permanent change of station process such dates at camping.honolulu.gov. Camping is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. at Military and military-family-support-center or call 474-1999 as: entitlements, travel regulations, shipping reservations for this site will resume for the Family Support Center Pearl Harbor. Stress is for more information. your vehicle, filling out necessary paperwork, weekend of Aug. 3. Bellows Field Beach a normal psychological and physical reaction to clearing quarters, researching a new base Park is under the purview of the military, but the ever-increasing demands of life. Most people DEVELOPING SELF-ESTEEM IN CHILDREN and location, and financial planning. Register is open for public access on weekends and experience challenges with stress at some point JULY 10 — This class is scheduled from 1 to 3 at https://jbphh.greatlifehawaii.com//support/ holidays in an agreement with the City and during the year. Over time, high levels of stress p.m. at MFSC Hickam. Did you know a parent s military-family-support-center or call 474-1999 County of Honolulu. For more information, call can lead to serious health problems that is why behavior can influence their child s thinking for more information. the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Community managing your stress is so important. Learn Learn the “language of encouragement” and the Relations Office at 257-8876. how stress affects our personal and professional importance of building self-esteem in children. 56TH ANNUAL HAWAII STATE FARM FAIR lives, how we can decrease the stress we are Discover the power of mutual respect and how JULY 14 AND 15 — The 56th annual Hawaii FREEDOM FUN RUN 10K experiencing, and how to interrupt the stress to understand the difference between praise State Farm Fair, is scheduled at ualoa JULY 21 — This free event is scheduled cycle and use relaxation techniques. Register and encouragement. Register at https://jbphh. Ranch on Saturday, July 14, 9 a.m. to 7 at 6:30 a.m. at Hickam Memorial Fitness at https://jbphh.greatlifehawaii.com//support/ greatlifehawaii.com//support/military-family- p.m. and Sunday, July 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Center. Registration starts at 6 a.m. For military-family-support-center or call 474-1999 support-center or call 474-1999 for The event, “ hat s Growin On” is free for more information, call 448-2214 or visit for more information. more information. children and students with a valid student greatlifehawaii.com. MOVIE SHOWTIMES SHARKEY THEATER HICKAM MEMORIAL THEATER FRIDAY — JULY 6 FRIDAY — JULY 6 p.m. Ocean’s 8 (PG-13) p.m. Adrift (PG-13)
SATURDAY — JULY 7 SATURDAY — JULY 7 2 30 p.m. Solo A Star Wars Story (PG-13) 3 p.m. Free admission to a studio appreciation 5 30 p.m. Ocean’s 8 (PG-13) advance screening. Movie is rated PG-13. Tickets are available at your local exchange food court. SUNDAY — JULY 8 Seating open to non-ticket holders 30 minutes 1 30 p.m. Solo A Star Wars Story (3-D) (PG-13) prior to showtime. 4 30 p.m. Hereditary (R) p.m. Adrift (PG-13)
THURSDAY — JULY 12 SUNDAY — JULY 8 p.m. pgrade (R) 1 30 p.m. Show Dogs (PG) 4 p.m. Solo A Star Wars Story (PG-13) Ocean’s 8 Debbie Ocean gathers an all-female crew to attempt an impossible heist at New York City’s yearly Met Gala. THURSDAY — JULY 12 30 p.m. Action Point (R) *Movie schedules are subject to change without notice.