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Lance Cpl. Luke Blom Tony Blazejack A Marine assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment's Scout Sniper Platoon focuses in on a target at Range 400, Twentynine Palms, Admiral William J. Fallon, commander, United States Pacific Calif. Marines assigned to Hawaii-based 2/3 are in California where they are undergoing training for their upcoming deployment to Iraq. Command, addresses Marines from 1st Battalion, 3rd Regiment at the Base Chapel July 7. Adm. Fallon was aboard base to thank 1/3 "Lava Dogs" for their recent efforts in Afghanistan and to further coordinate with the unit's leaders. Snipers: Eye in the sky

3/3 keeps Iraq’s Lance Cpl. Luke Blom “Everyone thinks our job is just company-level assault range here, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment shooting, but I would say that close July 8. to 90 percent of our job is done Range 400 is an assault course waterways safe MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND without pulling the trigger,” said where Marines clear simulated COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE Cpl. Benjamin Pratt, Scout Sniper enemy positions from more than two Sgt. Roe F. Seigle PALMS, Calif. — The Marine scout Platoon, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine kilometers of desert terrain. While 1st Marine Division sniper is known to be a marksman Regiment team leader. “Most of the the rifle platoons rush the objec- who moves through a battlefield like time we’re doing surveillance, recon- tives, they’re given supporting fire HADITHA, Iraq — In Iraq, a country where temper- a ghost, taking shots from impossi- naissance, controlling indirect fire by 81mm mortars, 60mm mortars, atures often soar above 110 degrees and terrain is most- ble distances and hitting his mark or CAS (Close Air Support).” and a squad of heavy machine guns, ly fine grains of sand, Cpl. Derek Metallo will tell you with near perfection. While a The “Island Warrior’s” SSP along with the sniper team. that when he arrived three months ago, he’d never have sniper’s accuracy with a rifle is leg- Marines proved their combat diversi- Throughout the entire course, the thought that he’d be patrolling Al Anbar province – in endary, their marksmanship is only a ty while providing support for 2/3’s SSP Marines were perched high a boat. fraction of the skills they bring to Fox Company as they maneuvered Metallo, a 27-year-old Marine reservist from the fight. their way through Range 400, the See SNIPER, A-7 Jacksonville, Fla., is part of a team of Marines who patrol the Euphrates River by boat, providing security to the Haditha Dam – one of the country’s largest sources of electrical power and home to the Hawaii- based 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment’s headquar- Rim of the Pacific 2006 ters. The dam provides electricity to thousands of Iraqis throughout the Al Anbar province as well as portions of Baghdad. While most U.S. and Iraqi military forces operate in the country’s cities and towns, Metallo and the dozens of Marines who make up the dam’s security unit spend their days patrolling the waterways on both sides of the dam. “We patrol around the dam all day to make sure insurgents are not trying to breach the area around the See 3/3, A-4

Sgt. Roe F. Seigle Corporal Derek Metallo, a 27-year-old Marine reservist from Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason C. Swink Jacksonville, Fla., looks over the Haditha Dam during a boat patrol The Nimitz-class, nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) departs Pearl Harbor for Rim of the Pacific 2006 July 3, in Iraq’s Al Anbar Province. Metallo, a Hawaii-based Marine exercises. Eight nations are participating in Rim of the Pacific 2006, the worlds largest biennial maritime exercise, which is conduct- from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment is assigned to a security ed in the waters off Hawaii from June 26 through July 28. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia, Canada, Chile, unit that patrols the Euphrates River near a large dam in Haditha, Peru, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. Iraq. A-2 • JULY 14, 2006 HAWAII MARINE

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Brandon A. Teeples The multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) departs from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, July 5, to participate in exercise Rim of the Pacific. Eight nations are participating in RIMPAC, the world's largest biennial maritime exercise. Conducted in the waters off Hawaii, RIMPAC brings together military forces from Australia, Canada, Chile, Peru, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. USS Bonhomme Richard fires NATO Sea Sparrow Missiles

Chief Petty Officer Walter T. trolman who shot the four Sea The San Diego-based completing a nine-day port visit Maritime Self-Defense Force as a Ham IV Sparrow missiles in three separate Bonhomme Richard got under- in Pearl Harbor. The ship is cur- part of RIMPAC’s Bilateral Force USS Bonhomme Richard salvos, said the missile exercise way for RIMPAC 2006 July 5 after rently operating with the Japan in the Hawaiian operating area. culminated months of hard work ABOARD USS BONHOMME and training. RICHARD, At Sea — The multi- “It was a good feeling to get purpose amphibious assault ship the missiles off the rail,” said USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Reynolds, a native of North successfully engaged two drones Branch, Mich., who shot three with NATO Sea Sparrow missiles other Sea Sparrow missiles during July 7, during a missile exercise the ship’s last missile exercise in off the coast of the Hawaiian June 2004. island of Kauai. According to Bonhomme The test took place from the Richard’s Commanding Officer, Pacific Missile Range Facility as a Navy Capt. Steve Greene, the part of Rim of the Pacific 2006, a missile exercise and the ship’s large multinational naval exercise operations in support of RIMPAC that involves the navies of the have demonstrated the crew’s United States, Japan, South commitment to operational Korea, Canada, Peru, Chile and excellence. the United Kingdom. “Our primary job is take the “I applaud all our fire control fight to the enemy by delivering Sailors,” said Fire Control Officer Marines ashore, but this missile Lt. j.g. David Shaulis, a native of exercise shows we are ready and Oak Park, Ill. “They demonstrated able to defend ourselves,” said the ability to fight the ship and Greene. “While Sea Sparrows are accomplish our mission. I believe defensive weapons, they enable this test shows that our crew and us to sail into harm’s way and our systems are up to the task.” deliver the combat-tested power Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason C. Swink Petty Officer 2nd Class of United States Marine Corps The fast-attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) departs Pearl Harbor in support of Rim of th Pacific 2006 exercises. Christopher Reynolds, a fire con- ashore, anytime and anywhere.”

Petty Officer 2nd Class Marcos Fernandez The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS O’Kane (DDG-97) demonstrates its firepower with a two SM-2 missile firing, July 7. The mis- Petty Officer 2nd Class Rebecca J. Moat sile shoot was conducted as part of RIMPAC 2006, an exercise aimed at building interoperability among nations sharing an interest Leading Seaman Robert Majore and Master Seaman Hugo Thorne assist Leading Seaman Dave Thimot of Canada's Fleet Diving Unit Pacific in peace and security in the Rim of the Pacific region. as he gears up for a dive during dive evolutions which were part of exercise Rim of the Pacific 2006. A-4 • JULY 14, 2006 HAWAII MARINE Marines thwart insurgents’ attempt to destroy new Iraqi school for girls

Cpl. Antonio Rosas the bombs,” said Bernier. “One Regimental Combat Team7 guy blew himself up last week trying to plant an IED.” KARABILAH, Iraq — Thanks Tribal sheikhs expressed pride to the work of Marines and Iraqi in the region’s new police forces Security Forces, 800 elementary- during a visit by Al Anbar aged girls will now have a school Provinces’ governor to Husaybah to attend this fall. last week. The governor, Marines from 1st Battalion, 7th Maamoon Sami Rasheed al- Marine Regiment unveiled a new Awani, echoed their sentiments. grade school in this city of “The security in this region has approximately 30,000 on the changed for the better,” said Iraq-Syria border in western Al Awani in Arabic during a July 3 Anbar Province July 7, 2006. meeting. “Without the work the About one week before its Iraqi Army and Iraqi police are opening, insurgents planted an doing here, we would not be able improvised explosive device to move forward with construc- inside the school which would tion projects.” have leveled a good portion of the The city of Karabilah opened building, destroying nearly three their first police station last months of work by Marines and month after a three-year hiatus of locals, according to Gunnery Sgt. policemen. Joseph S. Mallicoat, team leader Marines said the area would be for the civil affairs team here. safe from insurgents, because “The bomb had the potential of more Iraqis are coming forward to taking down both wings of the join local police forces. building and the school would Of the 400 Iraqi males who have been unable to open by showed up during a police September,” said Capt. Rick recruiting drive last week in Al Bernier, commanding officer of Cpl. Antonio Rosas Qa’im, more than 100 were Charlie Company. The Marines Marines from 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment based in Twentynine Palms, Calif., stand post during the grand opening of a accepted for police boot camp. are responsible for providing new grade school for girls in Karabilah, a city of 30,000 on the Iraq-Syria border in western Al Anbar Province, Iraq. This was the largest turnout yet security alongside Iraqis in this in the area. city. months ago, the Marines have The Marines’ priority in this The Marines discovered the seen a decrease in enemy activity region is helping local police bomb and immediately secured after conducting daily security become more involved with their the building leaving Iraqi Security patrols in 110 degree-plus tem- communities, thus bolstering Forces to provide 24-hour security peratures alongside Iraqi soldiers. locals’ confidence in their own to prevent further attacks. The Marines have also introduced police force, according to Bernier. Local tribal leaders and sheikhs the city to their new police force The sooner the Iraqi people attended the school’s grand open- and have begun conducting secu- can count on their police to ing and expressed thanks to the rity operations alongside police- address crime in their city, the Marines of 3rd Civil Affairs Group men. sooner Coalition Forces can begin who spearheaded the reconstruc- The Marines say local Iraqi going home, according to offi- tion project and obtained the Security Forces have made signifi- cials with the Police Transition necessary manpower to complete cant progress in the past few Team here, a group of service the building. months by providing security for members responsible for mentor- Civil Affairs teams oversee their people and conducting sev- ing and advising the Iraqi Police funding for a variety of recon- eral independent operations to to become an independent organ- struction projects in the region hunt down insurgents. Just three ization. which bolster Iraqis’ quality of months ago, Iraqi soldiers part- “The policemen here do their life while improving the econo- nered with Marines were learning job much the same way police my, said Lt. Col. Larry L. White, the basics of security maneuvers officers back in the states do their director, Civil Military Operations Cpl. Antonio Rosas and weapons handling. job,” said Arthur L. Dehlinger, a Center for the Al Qa’im region. An Iraqi police officer patrols the school grounds of the new girls’ elementary Today, Marines conduct securi- retired American police officer The team spent nearly two school in Karabilah, Iraq, where U.S. Marines and local government leaders cut the ty foot patrols with Iraqi soldiers with the Police Transition Team. years finding a contractor to com- ribbon and officially opened the school July 7. About one week before its opening, and police on a daily basis. Now, “The people here are going to insurgents planted an improvised explosive device inside the school which would plete the project and locals had have leveled a good portion of the building, destroying nearly three months of work Marines say they are seeing less trust their own police force over lost hope of seeing their school by Marines assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Regiment and locals. insurgent activity since they the Americans – naturally.” constructed since it was destroyed arrived four months ago, thanks The transition team’s goal is to in 2003 during heavy fighting ing the construction of a fine which is the insurgents preferred to the combined efforts and have fully functioning police between Marines and insurgents, place,” said Mohammed Ahmed method of attack, according to increase of presence of Iraqi departments throughout the according to Mallicoat, 33, from Selah, mayor of Karabilah, where Bernier, a Fallbrook, Calif. native. Security Forces. country in order for Iraqi Security Vancouver, Wash. the school is located. “The bomb was a last-ditch “We are capturing more of the Forces to take over security opera- “I want to thank the Coalition The mayor and the Marines effort by insurgents to destroy the bad guys with a higher level of tions such as in places like the Forces on behalf of all of the peo- agreed that the school’s neighbor- progress we’ve made in this area,” expertise in IED-making and that Diyala Province, Iraq. Iraqi ple of Karabilah for finishing the hood is relatively safe – although said Bernier. leaves a lot of insurgents with Security Forces there have already school very fast and for support- there is still the threat if IEDs, Since arriving here four minimal experience in making begun working independently.

3/3, from A-1 the dam, they also keep from 3/3 and saw insur- farmers and the fisher- them and their families, teacher at Inglewood High their eyes open for any gents shooting mortars man,” said Lucea. “They said Lucea. School in Jacksonville, Fla. dam,” said Metallo, a gun- suspicious activity on the right off the bank of the know we are not the Although heat, insur- Now, Metallo and Lucea ner assigned to the dam banks of the water. river. You never know what enemy and we are just here gent attacks, and the occa- said they are looking for- security unit. Recently, the Marines is out there.” to help them.” sional uncooperative local ward to returning to their On one patrol Metallo found a small cache of The Marines are not When the Marines makes the job challenging, civilian lives in a few short said an infantry company weapons hidden along the only trying to keep the arrived here earlier this Metallo said he still enjoys months, but they will miss was receiving indirect fire Euphrates River, said waterways clear and safe year, locals were some- patrolling the waterways the Marines they met in from mortar rounds and Metallo, a 27-year-old from insurgent activity, times abrasive and rude in the boats that come their unit. the Marines located the from Jacksonville, Fla. they are also trying to pro- with Marines when they with twin turbo-charged “I have always wanted insurgents. The insurgents “Some patrols are more tect the hundreds of fisher- searched their vehicles diesel engines. to be a school teacher and fled the area when the interesting than others,” man and farmers who work along the waterways. Now, “These boats can stop on a Marine. Now I get to do Marines arrived. said Lucea. “We have along the river’s banks. the locals are cooperative a dime even when they are both,” said Metallo. “Plus, The Marines use Small responded to firefights “We have established a with the Marines and real- going full speed,” said I got to ride cool boats Unit Riverine Craft, mili- involving the Marines good relationship with the ize they are protecting Metallo, who is a physics while I was in Iraq.” tary boats used by the armed forces to secure rivers and other small bodies of water, to patrol the Euphrates River and the manmade Lake Qadisiyah, which sits on the northern side of the dam. The security unit’s Marines are mostly reservists who put their civilian lives on hold to support the Marines who operate out of the dam. Corporal Alexander Lucea was an airline pilot and lived in Hollywood, Fla., before he volunteered to join the Corps’ active duty ranks and to serve as a gunner with the unit. “Just like the active duty Marines, we all miss being at home,” said Lucea, 27. “The initial adjustment was the hardest part of coming to Iraq, but I enjoy being here with my fellow Marines.” As the Marines patrol the bodies of water around HAWAII MARINE JULY 14, 2006 • A-5 Al Anbar Governor visits regional sheikhs

Story and Photots by largest turnout of police recruits in Cpl. Antonio Rosas recent months. Regimental Combat Team7 A total of 108 Iraqis were accepted for enlistment. HUSAYBAH, Iraq — Lieutenant Col. Nicholas F. Restoration of an electric power grid Marano, battalion commander, and construction of a hospital for escorted the governor to a regular residents of this city of about monthly meeting with tribal 50,000 are top priorities for the gov- sheikhs. ernment of Iraq’s Al Anbar “The visit helped increase the Province, the Province’s governor credibility of the provincial govern- recently stated. ment by demonstrating to the peo- Governor Maamoon Sami ple here that the governor is con- Rasheed al-Awani met with local cerned about the problems and tribal sheikhs and city government issues in the Al Qa’im region,” said leaders at an outpost in the city, Marano. where Marines from the California- It also gave the leaders of this based 1st Battalion, 7th Marine region an opportunity to present Regiment provide security and train those issues and problems to the Iraqi Security Forces in this. governor.” Awani, a former civil engineer Tribal sheikhs expressed grati- who now governs arguably the tude over the increased security of most dangerous of Iraq’s 18 Iraqi police officers who began con- provinces, flew in by helicopter and ducting security patrols alongside was provided top security by Iraqi Marines and Iraqi Army soldiers last Security Forces and Marines during month. his visit. The sheikhs were mainly con- Awani has been the target of cerned with restoration to damaged about 30 assassination attempts structures left behind from the Governor Maamoon Sami Rasheed al-Awani speaks with a local tribal sheikh after a meeting with sheiks and city government since he became governor June 1, heavy fighting between Marines leaders at a U.S military outpost in Husaybah, Iraq, July 3. 2005. and insurgents during the past sev- “The security in this region has eral years. expressed concerns of an apparent changed for the better,” said Awani Two major operations by the lack of fuel for locals’ use in their “The governor left Al Qa’im with a firm under- through an interpreter. Marines against insurgents last year homes. standing that the security situation here is Without the work the Iraqi Army left numerous houses in a pile of The mayor of Husaybah, a city of good. Thanks to a partnership between and Iraqi police are doing here, we rubble. 50,000 along the border, said many Marines, the Iraqi Army and the Iraqi Police.” would not be able to move forward Residents have slowly begun the families in his city are still without with construction projects.” cleanup process. liquid propane – a necessity for ~ Lieutenant Col. Nicholas F. Marano The governor’s visit to this Awani, who maintains his gov- cooking and heating. Battalion Commander region near the Iraqi-Syrian border ernment offices in Ramadi – a city Awani promised the sheikhs that 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment came just days after more than 300 about 70 miles west of Baghdad – is a solution was probable in the next local Iraqis lined up at one of the in charge of the largest province in several weeks. Last month, a policeman in “I offer my condolences to inno- Marines' outposts in hopes of Iraq, a region that extends from just He said he needs government Husaybah detonated a bomb-laden cents who died here but I admire becoming policemen in one of west of Baghdad to the northwest- officials to conduct a study to find vest, killing four other policemen the brave people who join the Iraqi Iraq’s newest police districts in the ern border of the country near out the specific fuel capacity for the and wounding five others. Army and Iraqi Police because those city of Karabilah. Syria. area to accommodate a fueling sta- Awani acknowledged that insur- people left behind their fears and The enlistment drive marked the During the meeting, sheikhs tion and a liquid propane station. gents are finding new ways to slow other issues to join these organiza- Infiltration of insurgents into progress of Iraqi Security Forces, but tions,” said Awani. Iraqi Security Forces is also a con- also recognized the hard work the Although the sheikhs feel the cern of the 20-plus tribal sheikhs Iraqi Army and Police have com- security situation in the area is sta- who attended the meeting. pleted thus far. ble, several of them expressed con- cern over a lack of money available for Al Anbar Province. "The governor has only made promises about fixing things but we need to see for ourselves," said the mayor of Karabilah, a city of about 30,000. Other sheikhs sympathized with the mayor of Karabilah, echoing his sentiments by stating they need to see the provincial government come through with funding for a renovated hospital before believing the governor’s promises. Nonetheless, the sheikhs expressed pride that their families could now be safe under the improved security and that their cities were ready to move forward with reconstruction efforts. “The governor left Al Qa’im with Governor Maamoon Sami Rasheed al-Awani mets with local tribal sheikhs and city a firm understanding that the secu- government leaders at a U.S military outpost in Husaybah, Iraq, July 3. Marines rity situation here is good,” said from California-based 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment provide security and Marano, “thanks to a partnership After meeting with local tribal sheikhs and city government leaders, July 3, train Iraqi Security Forces in this region near the Iraqi-Syrian border. Restoration of Governor Maamoon Sami Rasheed al-Awani leaves the U.S military outpost in an electric power-grid and construction of a hospital for local residents are top pri- between Marines, the Iraqi Army Husaybah. orities for the government of Al Anbar Province, Awani stated. and the Iraqi Police.” A-6 • JULY 14, 2006 HAWAII MARINE MALS-36 increases speed, efficiency

Lance Cpl. Karim Delgado MCB Camp Butler

MARINE CORPS AIR STA- TION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan — Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36 implemented a new process aimed at increasing the speed and efficiency of all logistics within the squadron. The system, Enterprise AIRSpeed, integrates modern solutions for business practices used by major corporations such as Boeing, General Electric and Microsoft, and applies them to a military environment. The solutions are founded on the business theory that the sum of something’s parts is of greater value than its whole, and continu- ous improvement should be demanded from every part of an organization. The new system will reduce the amount of time and effort necessary to complete logistics projects, according to Staff Sgt. Billy Carter, a fixed-wing aircraft power plants mechanic with MALS-36. One example is how the squadron repairs an engine. Prior to the implementation of Photos by: Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson AIRSpeed, the Marines from the Lance Cpl. Jimmy Cothren conducts a pressure test for a forward power plant section focused on rotor head. Cothren is a helicopter/tilt rotor dynamic components repairing only the discrepancy mechanic with MALS-36. noted by the ground crew who pulled the engine from the air- lem with the engine and repair "It's those Marines who are the craft. other discrepancies that may not backbone of the shops," The problem created by this be immediately visible. Digiovanni said. "They're the ones process of troubleshooting a single The squadron began using the who use the current systems and component is that it could lead to AIRSpeed system June 5, after offi- equipment, so they'll be able to several costly repairs and engine cers and staff noncommissioned make the most difference in checks before maintainers identi- officers came back to MALS-36 improving the way the squadron fied the exact defect, Carter said. from stateside classes on the sys- works as a whole." The system will With the new process in place, tem. enhance mission success by stan- they disassemble the entire engine The leaders passed on the dardizing practices throughout and service or replace each part knowledge to their noncommis- the squadron and eliminating before rebuilding and returning sioned officers-in-charge who unnecessary steps. the engine to the supply system. went back to their respective sec- This will also allow units with Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson Though the overhaul may tions to get the junior enlisted the squadron to transfer equip- Lance Corporals Kenneth Sobecki (top) and Robert Schultz work on an engine part of the KC-130 appear more time consuming and Marines involved, according to ment quickly and efficiently, said Hercules aircraft, June 28 at the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36 airframe shop, Marine Corps Air costly, it is more effective because Capt. John Digiovanni, the avion- Maj. Jack G. Abate, MALS-36 air- Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The squadron recently implemented a system that will change the way Marines are able to fix the prob- ics officer of MALS-36. craft maintenance officer. it conducts logistics. Sobecki and Schultz are fixed-wing aircraft power plants mechanics assigned to MALS-36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Navy advances 4,800

Sharon Anderson Chief of Naval Personnel

WASHINGTON — Selecting just more than 4,800 Sailors to join the ranks of chief petty officer this September, the Navy is achieving its goal to alleviate large fluctuations in advancement opportunity. “This promotion cycle bal- ances maintaining healthy and competitive advancements for our Sailors competing to wear khakis, while reducing large fluctuations in future cycles,” said Vice Adm. J. C. Harvey Jr., Chief of Naval Personnel. “Our goal is to smooth advancement quotas from cycle to cycle in each rating.” Advancement opportunity is at 24.20 percent, a decrease of 2.77 percent from last year, but still 2.26 percent above fiscal year 2006. Average advancement opportunity for the four previous cycles is 24.94 percent. “We hope to keep our advancement opportunity from Seaman Jimmy C. Pan wide fluctuations from cycle to Several chief petty officers’ combination covers are lined up on a cycle,” said Lt. Cmdr. Juliet table prior to a pinning ceremony during which former E-6s don the Cook, advancement planner. uniform and "the hat" for the first time in their Navy careers as they “Right now we see future cycles’ celebrate their advancement to chief petty officer. opportunity in the 24 or 25 percent range.” Personnel Specialist rating, opportunity and 29 quotas, The selection board, con- merging Personnelman and dropping from 32.82 percent vened June 26 in Millington, Disbursing Clerk. and 148 quotas the previous Tenn., reviewed the records of Notable opportunity increas- cycle. 19,870 E-6s, an increase of 224 es this cycle are in the Yeoman Sailors looking for help study- from last cycle, to fill the 4,808 (submarines) rating with 68.75 ing for advancement exams can quotas, a dip of 490 from the last percent advancement and 33 access the Advancement Exam board. quotas, rising from 18.42 per- Strategy Guide provided by the Six new or merged communi- cent opportunity and seven quo- Naval Education and Training ties are part of the E-7 board for tas from FY06 rates. Professional Development and the first time this year. New for Also showing strong opportu- Technology Center at special warfare are four community is Boatswain’s Mate at 60.78 https://www.advancement. nities: Navy Diver, Explosive percent with 203 quotas, rising cnet.navy.mil/study/asg/sailor/. Ordnance Disposalman, Special from 46.29 percent and 181 quo- This computer-based tool Warfare Boat Operator and tas last cycle. provides insight into the Special Warfare Operator. Two communities seeing a advancement system, exam Two new ratings from merg- decrease from FY06 are development and exam prepara- ing communities are the Mass Quartermaster at 20.61 percent tion strategies. Communication Specialist rat- opportunity and 27 quotas, It also gives specific informa- ing, which merges Journalist, down from 69.79 percent and tion for each rating, with links to Photographer’s Mate, 152 quotas. bibliographies, a master refer- Lithographer and Also declining is Yeoman ence list, as well as topics and Illustrator/Draftsman; and the (GRP2), having just 8.73 percent sub-topics for each pay grade. HAWAII MARINE JULY 14, 2006 • A-7 'Gunrunners' meet Farewell an American Idol during deployment

Lance Cpl. Brandon L. hours, taking time to sign the members of the band Roach autographs and pose for OSB took time out of their 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing pictures with the Marines. lives to come here to the "I came out here to show front lines and help do AL ASAD, Iraq — With my support to our military their part to raise morale the temperatures topping and the great things they and bring smiles to the out near 110 degrees, the are doing for the Iraqi peo- troops. 'Gunrunners' received a ple," said Sierra. "I have two Later in the day, Sierra special visit from an uncles who were in the and OSB held a meet and American Idol finalist who service, so patriotism runs greet and gave a show-stop- wanted to show her support through the family." ping performance from the to service members by see- Although in a combat stage of the Morale, Welfare ing them in Iraq first hand. zone, Sierra was very open and Recreation building. Jessica Sierra, American and carefree with the "This is a great opportu- Idol finalist, stopped to Marines, laughing and jok- nity for us," said Sierra. hang out with the Marines ing while she was told "This is an honor and I of Marine Light Attack about the UH-1N Huey and thank you all for what Helicopter Squadron 269, the AH-1W Super Cobra you're doing." Marine Aircraft Group 16 helicopters and the overall After their performance, Army Staff Sgt Gary Hilliard (Reinforced), 3rd Marine mission of the squadron. Sierra and OSB returned to President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai bids farewell to Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld at Aircraft Wing, during her According to Capt. Ryan the United States wrapping the conclusion of his visit to the presidential compound in Kabul, Afghanistan July 11. Rumsfeld met 10-day tour of Iraq. T. Roche, UH-1N Huey up her 10-day tour of Iraq. with Karzai, U.S. Embassy personnel, and oficials from the NATO International Security Assistance Force who are transitioning to take the lead in operations in southern Afghanistan. He emphasized Sierra, a 20-year-old from pilot, HMLA-269, it meant Roche said, "I know that NATO's transition to leadership does not represent an exit by U.S., but rather, brings more capa- Miami, Fla., met with the a lot to the Marines that an today was a day that our bility and resources to the counterterrorism fight in Afghanistan. Marines for nearly two individual like Sierra and Marines will never forget.

SNIPER, from A-1 them up for success.” “There was a lot of pressure for me to stood the plan. When everyone under- While Pratt and his team were observ- do well, because the company really stands what the mission is, everything above the desert floor on the side of a ing Fox Company, it was one of SSP’s couldn’t advance until all the targets were just goes so much smoother.” mountain observing the entire company’s newcomers who was in the spotlight of destroyed.” After their success at Range 400, the movements. the team’s success. Responsible for the placement of hun- Marines assigned to the SSP said they “We’re the eyes of the company com- Lance Cpl. Brian Langeliers, 2/3’s SSP dreds of mortars and thousands of understood the importance of being a mander,” said Pratt, a native of Willis, radio operator, was given the order to machine gun rounds, Langeliers played a well-rounded sniper. Texas. “We were painting the battlefield control indirect fire on four enemy posi- vital role in the company’s success. “The surveillance and call for fire mis- for the company commander, letting him tions. While a seasoned veteran of the “There are not many corporals or ser- sions are just as important, if not more, know exactly where the enemy was and team usually performs this task, geants, let alone lance corporals, that than being able to shoot,” said Langeliers. what position the platoons were in. Langeliers, who has less than four months could control a battlefield as well as “You’re not always going to be in a posi- Throughout the entire assault, he knew experience with the SSP, took control of Langeliers did today,” said Pratt, smiling tion to shoot, but most of the time we’re exactly what was going on, where the the mortars. proudly. “The entire team performed very in a much better position to observe than obstacles that had to be breached were “I was basically in charge of calling fire well today, but Langeliers did absolutely anyone else in the battalion.” and the location of enemy positions. for the 81mm mortars, 60mm mortars, outstanding.” “Some people have no idea that we’re With all the information we provided and heavy machine guns. My sole pur- “It was actually really exciting calling observing the objective long before and him, he was in a much better position to pose was to get rounds on target” said for fire,” said Langeliers. “I think the after an assault,” added Pratt. “We see give orders to the rifle platoons and set Langeliers, a native of Payson, Ariz. most important thing was that I under- everything.” Hawaii MMARINEARINE IFESTYLES AWAIILARINE ECTIONIFESTYLESULY H LM B S J 14, 2006

Metal band 8mm Overdose plays for of a crowd at Panama Hatties in Aiea July 9. The group organizes shows with similar bands and is currently on tour in China. Metal thrives in Honolulu Groups establish scene despite obstacles

Story and photos by metal act in Hawaii, carved out Tony Blazejack a solid 10 years in Hawaii and Photojournalist toured the mainland, Japan, and Europe with the likes of If one were to accumulate fellow thrashers such as Slayer. the differences between main- The group departed this week land life and life in Hawaii, for a three-week tour of China, that list would certainly be a first for any American metal lengthy. Many individuals who band. move from the continental Needless to say, 8mm United States quickly realize Overdose is an established fix- that some pleasures are relin- ture in the Hawaii’s local scene, quished in the island life expe- and as such, the group assumes rience. State-to-state road trips, the role of the Oahu godfa- reasonable gas prices, and thers of metal and hosts multi- mainstream professional sports ple events, regularly inviting are just a few examples of younger groups to perform. some of the joys nonexistent “We’re all a family,” Alika in Hawaii. Lyman, guitarist for However, some may be sur- Trepidation said. The 18-year- prised to find that they can old veteran of the music scene scratch no metal/hardcore in Hawaii formed Trepidation a music off of that list. year ago, after his previous When it comes to a serious group of three years, Shadows dose of explosive local music of Sanctity, disbanded. in Hawaii, one needs not “The Hawaii (metal) scene worry. Alive and kicking, the has some of the best bands, scene in Hawaii is flourishing but nobody knows about us,” with hardcore music and metal Lyman reiterated. “It’s so small bands that, according to most and limited that we have to all fans, easily rival those on the work off each other and there’s mainland. Unknown, underes- no reason to compete. It’s get- timated and relatively unadver- ting a lot better through word tised bands shake small venues of mouth.” to their foundations on a regu- It’s not difficult to realize lar basis throughout the island. that music falling on the more A solid crowd of approxi- aggressive and blaring side of mately 60 lined Panama the spectrum takes a back seat Hatties in Aiea June 9, egging to island-style reggae and other on five local bands with fist mainstream music that domi- pumping, headbanging, and a nates Hawaii radio play. reasonable amount of mosh- However, the Internet, and ing. Even on a Sunday after- more specifically, the online noon, the energy from per- community Myspace, helps to formers Deadly Influence, The alleviate the lack of corporate Marriot Hatchet, Laissez Faire, radio participation. Each of the Trepidation, and 8mm five bands that performed July Overdose was enough to leave 9 have Web sites that feature bells ringing in event-goer’s recordings and show listings ears Monday morning. hosted on the site. “We’ve got a pretty good “It’s growing,” said The Top: 8mm Overdose works the crowd during the opening of their scene,” Robb Graves, bassist for Marriot Hatchet bassist Aaron set. Despite a Sunday showtime, approximately 60 fans rallied to “8mm Overdose,” said “Ace” Ventura. “It’s a small Panama Hatties to show support for the bands. moments after a blistering set island, so it’s a different kind of at Panama Hatties in Aiea. scene. Everyone knows each Above: The Marriot Hatchet performs at Panama Hatties, July 9. The show featured both metal and harcore music bands. “People just don’t know it, and other. Everyone’s friends. it’s hard to advertise.” “It’s definitely getting big- Right: Alika Lyman, guitarist for Trepidation, plays a solo during the 8mm Overdose, a staple ger.” group’s set. B-2 • JULY 14, 2006 HAWAII MARINE MCCS Briefs Chaplain’s Corner: Intro www.mccshawaii.com Editor’s Note: Hawaii with 9th Marines and 12th out much spit, hence the Kahuna’s Marine welcomes the base’s Marine Regiment, and bottle. From time to time I Sports Bar & Grill newest Chaplain, Chaplain COMNAVRESFOR. Prior to get a little dehydrated if I Richard House, and invites 254-7660/7661 my service with the don’t drink enough. While its audience to read and Marines in 1981, I attend- it’s not a record that one enjoy what will be a weekly Tonight’s live entertainment features “Chaplain’s Corner,” writ- ed Infantry Training should strive for, last year alternative rock band Slug, starting at 10 p.m. ten by this seasoned sea- School at Camp Geiger while in the Northern service veteran. and learned a great deal Arabian Gulf, I was a bit DJ Dance Party and logo glass night, about what it takes to down and they dragged Saturday. Hi, I’m Chaplain become a 0311! Anyway, me to Medical. Come to Richard House, and I have at the 15-year mark, I left find out, I was five liters Hot Country Wednesday features Dita Holifield and Red Handed. just reported 1st Battalion, active duty to enter down. I was fine, but they 12th Marines. I thought I Seminary. I don’t know were concerned. So you The Recreation Center will host an would use this time to what was scarier for my will never see me without Xbox tournement for “Halo 2” July 21 from 6 introduce myself, give a lit- parents – that I had my bottle. Bottom line, to 8 p.m. Controllers to be furnished by play- tle personal history, a little become a Catholic or was touch my bottle and lose ers. The winner will go on to the tournament professional bio, and then leaving with five years to your arm. to be held at the Pearl Harbor Liberty Center, you could figure out if you retire! During my enlisted You may see me on my Aug. 4 and 5. want to continue to hear time I served as a bicycle going from here to Call 254-7660 for more information. what I have to say in the Lithographer and a there and back again. It’s weeks to come. So here Religious Program not a normal bike, it has Kahuna’s Recreation Center and goes. Specialist, and somewhere stingray handlebars, and Lava Java is now serving fresh sausage, ham and egg bagel sandwiches from 6:30 to 10:30 I was born and raised in along the way I took a though my Marines are a.m. daily. San Diego and joined the demotion from Chief Petty strongly encouraging me Navy in 1972. My grandfa- Officer to Ensign and not to, I am thinking of Cpl. Sara A. Carter Staff NCO Club ther was a Pentecostal haven’t got much respect getting a big basket to 254-5481 minister, and I was raised since! carry stuff around in. But Chaplain House displays his red and yellow water bottle he in the Pentecostal Holiness I was ordained a Roman never fear, I do take advice always carries with him. Pay Day Lunch Buffet offers an all-you- and Assembly of God Catholic priest in 1992 in from time to time, as my trying to figure out how to journey, my faith, and can-eat buffet of main courses, sides and sal- Church. My first Yakima, Wash., and good friend Chaplain make the machines work. whatever crazy thought ads from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Voice your opin- encounter with the United returned to active duty as a Whitaker did talk me out Any assistance will be comes to mind and hope- ion by taking the patronage survey. Parties of States Marine Corps was chaplain in 2000. My first of getting a three-wheel greatly appreciated. fully point you toward eight or more require reservations. while at NTC San Diego. assignment was with 1st bike with a big basket on As a Roman Catholic something that is good. You may know that MCRD Marine Division where I the back. I thought it was priest, I have no wife or I’m really not concerned Pub Night at the Pub with No Name begins at 6 and ends at 9 p.m., tonight and and NTC used to butt up served with 3rd Tracks and cool. children. But my Father whether your journey every Friday, Wednesday and Thursday. against one another at a 1st Battalion, 11th I am 52 years old, and I was a busy man and made leads you to Jesus, Allah, place that we called Worm Marines. From there I lean toward fat. I don’t PT up the difference. He man- Buddha, Moses, or anyone Bring your Boss to Bosses’ Night in Island. Well, this one day joined PCU for USS Ronald unless I have to or when I aged to find three wives by else I may have forgotten. the Rocker Room, Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 the recruits must have Reagan (CVN 76), and am assigned to the the time he was 28, and all Wiccan, Agnostic or p.m. for pupus, drinks, conversation and been bored, and the DI have just arrived from NSA Marines. And here I am of this calls forth multiple Atheist – it matters little to camaraderie. must have been looking Bahrain. again. I was so looking for- siblings, grandparents and me. We’ll let God sort it the other way, and they Just a couple personal ward to turning 50 when mothers. It may appear to out later. What matters is The Officers’ Club started to throw rocks at things … If you see me one no longer had to do be all too confusing, but that we treat one another 254-7650 us! Let me tell you, it’s around base, you will the PRT. But then the rules never fear, I can weave it with respect; we share our been a great ride ever notice that I carry a red changed and now have a into an article or a homily. gifts, talents and skills; and Splash Tuesday at the O‘Club Pool 11 since! bottle. About twelve years scale for 65-plus! I want to And that’s about it, my try to make a positive dif- a.m. to 5 p.m. Menu includes salads, burgers, My first tour was on ago I had a little touch of stay in that long just so I life in a nutshell. And with ference in the lives of hot dogs, and peanut butter and jelly sand- USS Forrestal (CVA 59), fol- cancer and the treatment can do the four sit-ups and that as background, and those in our path. winches. lowed by Defense fried my salvia glands. Ten the six pushups! So any- unless someone senior to That’s it. Hopefully you Intelligence Agency, Chief months of radiation and way, you may see me at me and junior to God will hear from me next Mongolian Barbecue is offered of Chaplains Office, 3d chemo took care of the the gym from time to time. doesn’t shut me down, I week! See you around the Wednesday and Friday at 5: 30 p.m. in the Lanai Ballroom. Present your card for mem- MARDIV where I served tumor, but it left me with- I’ll be the old fat bald guy will attempt to weave my neighborhood! Peace! ber discount. Reservations are recommended.

Summer Pool Hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the pool being closed on Mondays and feder- Community events: Bishop Museum al holidays. All Hands Traditions of the Pacific The Tiki Island Coloring Contest is open to children 1 to 4, 5 to 6 and 7 to 10. Bishop Museum's quar- Archeological Consultants Bernice St., Atherton Winners will receive a free family pass at the terly program continues of the Pacific, and Eric Halau from 7 p.m. to 9 Tiki Island Grand Opening, Jul. 29, at 10 a.m. with a special two-day Enos of Ka'ala Learning p.m. Entries must be turned in to MCCS workshop examining tradi- Center. Day Two will be a field Marketing, Building 245, near base theater. tional land divisions such On Day Two, a field trip trip to Ka'ala Farm and Call 254-7679 for more information. as moku, ahupua'a, ili, to the Ka'ala Farm and Learning Center, July 29 Parenting Proudly Class will be held lele, mo'r and kipahai. Learning Center located in from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. Tuesday in Building 216, room 71 from 9 to Day One includes a pres- Wai'anae, is scheduled. Day One general admis- 11 a.m. The class provides information on entation on the various Traditions of the Pacific sion fee is $5 and free for how to improve parenting skills and disci- land divisions by Maria is a quarterly program that Bishop Museum members. plining techniques. Reservations required. Orr and Nanette Napoleon. highlights the cultural and Day Two general admis- Call 257-8803 for more information. The presentation will be natural science heritage of sion fee is $15 and $10 for followed by a panel discus- Hawaii, Asia, and the Bishop Museum members. Building Healthy Relationships sion of what needs to be Pacific through stories, lec- Seating is limited and focuses on anger issues within a marriage or done in order to preserve tures, demonstrations, and reservations are required relationship, while “Cage the Rage” Anger today's living ahupua'a, workshops. for both sessions. Management Orientation focuses on anger issues experienced by singles. Orientation for including Oahu's Waimea For reservations or more both workshops is Tuesday from 8 to 9 a.m. and Wai'anae Valleys and WHEN/WHERE: information, call 848- in Building 216, room 57. Waipi'o Valley on the Big 4157. Call 257-7780 or 257-7781 for more infor- Island. Day One will be Land Visit www.bishopmuse- mation The panel includes Divisions and Living um.org for the latest on Bishop Museum's Tom Ahupua'a, July 27, at the workshops and program- Resume Workshop will be conducted Cummings, Joe Kennedy of Bishop Museum, 1525 ming at Bishop Museum. File Photo Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. in Building 267, room 2. The workshop provides information on how to develop a proper resume. Bishop Museum renovates, restores Historic Hawaiian Hall Call 257-7790 to make reservations. Bishop Museum has announced plans Bishop Museum has the largest collec- as told from the Hawaiian perspective." The L.I.N.K.S. session, will be held for the first major renovation and restoration of Hawai'i and Pacific area artifacts in With nearly 400,000 visitors each year, Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:30 to 9 p.m., tion of the iconic Hawaiian Hall Complex, the world; however, many of the most pre- Bishop Museum serves as one of Hawai'i's in L.I.N.K.S. House, Building 5082. which includes Hawaiian Hall, Polynesian cious items are unable to be displayed due top destinations, providing hands-on edu- Call 257-2368 for more information. Hall, the Vestibule and Picture Galleries, to Hawaiian Hall's unacceptable conditions cational experiences to help residents and and the Kahili Room. Once complete, the – including natural light and open-air ven- visitors appreciate and embrace Hawaii's A Federal Application Workshop will Hawaiian Hall Complex will give residents tilation – that result from its original 1889 rich culture. By combining education, his- be held Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. in and visitors an opportunity to greater design. The first priority of the renovation tory and culture, the Museum strives to Building 267, room 2. The workshop provides explore the depth of the Bishop Museum's will be to restore Hawaiian Hall and bring fulfill its mission set with its founding in information on federal employment opportu- collections with multi-sensory interpreta- it up to modern conservation and accessi- 1889, "to study, preserve and tell the sto- nities. tion of the stories of Hawai'i. bility standards, so that the Museum's ries of the cultures and natural history of Call 257-7790 for more information. To prepare for the renovation and many Hawaiian treasures can be displayed. Hawaii and the Pacific." Located at 1525 restoration project, Bishop Museum has "The Hawaiian Hall renovation will Bernice Street, the Museum is open daily Marriage Skills Workshop will be held closed the three-floor Hawaiian Hall allow the Museum to better fulfill its mis- from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $14.95 Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Building gallery and the Picture Gallery, with other sion to serve and represent the interests of for adults; $11.95 for youth 4-12 years, 216. Learn more about couple’s communica- phases of complex remaining open with as Native Hawaiians," said Bill Brown, presi- plus special rates for kamaaina, seniors and tion, healthy relationships, finances and little disruption as possible as the project dent of Bishop Museum. "When the project military; children under 4 years and resources. progresses. The main gallery is expected to is complete, all three floors of Hawaiian Bishop Museum Members are free. For Call 257-7780 for more information. reopen in Spring 2008, with other areas Hall will be dedicated to the stories of information, call 847-3511 or visit opening as soon as complete. Native Hawaiian history and living culture, www.bishopmuseum.org.

MMOVIEOVIE TTIMEIME Prices: Friday and Saturday 7:15 p.m. shows are $3 for adults; $1.50 for children. Sunday matinee (2 Poseidon (PG-13) Today at 7:15 p.m. p.m.) shows are $2 for adults, $1 for children. Evening showings on Sunday and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. and Da Vinci Code (PG-13) Today at 9:45 p.m. late shows Friday and Saturday at 9:45 p.m. are $2 for adults and $1.50 for children. For ticket pricing, the Base Theater Box Office defines adults as patrons ages 12 and older, and children as Just My Luck (PG-13) Saturday at 7:15 p.m. patrons ages 6 to 11. Children ages 5 and younger are free of charge. Parents must purchase tickets for R-rated RV (PG) Saturday at 9:45 p.m. movies in person at the box office for children 16 years old and younger. Please present your ID card when pur- Over the Hedge (PG) Sunday at 2:00 p.m. chasing your tickets. Just My Luck (PG-13) Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Sneak Preview Policy: One hour and 45 minutes prior to the movie, tickets will be issued to first priority patrons waiting in line, then second and third priority patrons. Just My Luck (PG-13) Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. In an effort to prevent piracy, the following security measures will be enforced on base for sneak preview screen- Over the Hedge (PG) Friday at 7:15 p.m. ings: bag checks, confiscation of cameras or cell phones with picture taking capability (items will be returned after See No Evil (R) Friday at 9:45 p.m. screening), magnetometer wanding, audience scanning with night vision goggles during screening. The Base Theater and film companies thank you in advance for your cooperation and hope you will enjoy the show. For recorded information, call the Base Theater at 254-7642. 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Hours of phone numbers, and infor- base, but can also live on base (usually mid-enlisted ranks), you're 1. Visit https://www.cic. • Enter/update operation: Monday, mation on delivery entitle- probably not entitled to BAH. Most higher enlisted ranks don't pearl.fisc.navy.mil/jppso/ your contact phone num- Tuesday, Wednesday, and ments and responsibilities. have the choice to live on base and they are eligible to receive BAH. Find out what's available around your current (or soon to be current) duty station. "Magazines" advertising local apartments Coping with standardized testing can usually be found outside local grocery stores, and of course there are the newspaper want ads. Apartment-finding web sites usually provide the most useful information, and most, such as Apartments for Rent and Apartments.com, offer pictures, rent systems when changing schools ranges, amenities, and floor plans of apartments and townhouses nationwide. LIFELines Staff testing years, ask officials how they typi- scores so you can understand how they Once you have an idea of what's in your area, you come to a LIFELines cally deal with this situation. They might might affect her education. Also ask how crossroads: Do you want or need a roommate? Take your own allow your child to skip the test, or they test scores are reported. Are individual needs and personality into account. There are pros and cons with Moving requires keeping close track of might administer the test before he or she scores reported or are they tallied by the roommate option, but most young, single Sailors and Marines small little details and making decisions starts school. grade level? Will you have access to your choose it as a viable way of life — not only for the social aspect, about everything from finding a new child’s test scores? Will his teacher? but also because you don't want to live on ramen noodles for the home to packing your belongings. But What skills does the test cover? rest of your life. when it comes to changing schools, even It’s important to learn what skills chil- More tips for coping with stan- While the roommate option is kicking around in your head, the most organized parents can have a dren at your child’s grade level are expect- dardized tests make one list of all the rental properties that interest you and a hard time figuring out how their child fits ed to know in your new school district. In addition to asking questions about separate list of those you can't afford on your own, but could with into a new school district’s standardized It’s possible that the school you’re com- what’s on the tests, when they are given, a roommate. Be realistic. Remember that dream you had earlier? testing system. ing from has a different curriculum, and and how the scores are used, there are Those apartments only exist in beer commercials. Seriously think Standardized testing from state to state your child may not have learned some some other things you can do to make about how much you're going to use that Olympic-size swimming Just about every single state has its skills that will be tested in the new dis- the transition to a new school and testing pool. Do you really need spacious walk-in closets? What becomes own testing system, and many of them trict. system easier, including hard in the apartment search is admitting what you are convinced test children differently and use the test You can talk about this with the school • Know what’s in your child’s school you absolutely need is actually an out-of-reach want. If you are results for a different purpose. If your principal, a guidance counselor, or, if records. You have the right to look at doing the apartment search with a friend who will also become child will be attending public school in your child has already been assigned to a your child’s record, and if there’s any- your roommate, start the compromising early on. Make your list another state, it’s important that both class, the teacher. Talk about whether it’s thing in it that you disagree with or you according to what you both need. you and your child be aware of testing necessary for you child to play “catch up” think might negatively affect your child, Now comes the hard part: Can you afford it? If money is requirements in the new school district. at all, or if he should be working on any you can ask that it be removed. Try to already tight while you're living in barracks, you should deal with There are several places you can go to particular area outside of school or with remember that when your child moves to this before your search begins. For help in developing a budget get information about standardized test- the help of a tutor or study group. a new school system, the first thing her that works for you, read "Budgeting for a Rainy Day" here on ing. The best place to start is probably It’s also important to know what your new teacher will learn about her will be LIFELines or schedule a free appointment with a financial adviser right at the school. Call the school and new school district expects children to from her record. An incomplete or inac- on base. ask to speak to someone who can answer know at every grade level. Many states curate record could give a teacher the After you develop a realistic budget, return to your list and cross your questions about standardized test- have Web sites with detailed information wrong impression about your child. off all those amenities that you can't afford. It's important to real- ing. You can also contact the department about what’s taught in each grade and • Request that records be sent to a new ize that living off base means you have to pay for utilities such as that oversees standardized testing in the what students are expected to know. Ask school system as soon as possible. This is electricity and gas. You'll also need to pay for phone, cable, or state to which you’ll be moving. In many officials at your child’s school or the state especially important if your child has an satellite service, and possibly a water bill. Check with each rental states this is called the Department of Department of Public Instruction for Individual Education Plan (IEP) or other facility to see what, if any, utilities they cover with your rent and Public Instruction, but it may have more information. special needs. It can take a long time for what you will be responsible for. another name in your new state. Try Talk to your child about what you find records to get transferred, and it’s com- While you're calling around about utilities, ask if the lease has doing an Internet search for this depart- out. Moving can be very stressful for chil- mon for students to show up at their new a military clause option. This allows an active-duty service mem- ment or ask officials at your child’s new dren, especially when they have to enter school before their records do. ber who is on the lease to break the lease with 30 days notice if he school. a new school. The idea of having to take • If your child has any special needs, or she receives orders to permanently leave the area, is discharged, a standardized test may add to that stress. be sure to ask about testing accommoda- retires, or if a move into government quarters is required. What you should know Help your child understand that no one tions. Most testing systems allow for You can't use the military clause to break a lease because you There are three main questions you expects her to learn a whole year’s worth accommodations for children with spe- have received a home in on-base housing. Some apartment rental should ask officials in your child’s new of school before the test or that she won’t cial needs, such as an untimed test, but communities will make exceptions to that, but get it in writing district: get held back if she fails. you have to request them in advance. from the management. The military clause may also not apply if • When are standardized tests given? • Try not to worry about your child’s you and your roommate are both active duty, both on the lease, • What skills does the test cover? How are test results used and ability to perform on a test in a new and only one of you gets orders. Make sure you ask how it will • How are the results used and report- reported? school system before you know all the work and get it all in writing to protect yourself in the future. ed? School systems use standardized tests details about the test. Find out about the Once you've narrowed down your options, visit the property in for lots of different reasons, including testing system and how the scores will person if possible. Check out actual drive times and the local When are standardized tests given? • to benchmark student progress affect your child before you worry about neighborhood. Once you have done that, visit your on-base hous- Though it may vary from state to state, • to compare schools within a district getting a tutor or helping your child pre- ing office to see if any of your finalists are on the "black-balled" standardized tests are usually given in or state pare for a test. listing (many bases keep a list of rental properties that are not mil- grades 3 or 4 and 7 or 8. These are consid- • to determine which students will As you’re preparing for the move to a itary friendly). Also, contact your legal representative on base if ered to be milestone years in a child’s graduate or advance to the next grade new school system, try to remember to you have questions about your lease or the military clause before education and may mark a time of transi- level talk to your child about everything you you sign anything. tion in terms of curriculum. Students are • to determine which students should learn. Your child may be just as nervous Remember, be realistic, have fun, be informed, and don't typically expected to have mastered a cer- be in advanced placement or honors about taking a standardized test in a new expect all your dreams to come true with your apartment. Settle tain set of skills by the time they reach classes school as you are, and the more informa- for a few things you can't live without and go from there. Just this level. • It’s important to find out exactly tion he has, the more prepared he will think — if nothing else, you'll have the dreaded "I remember If your child has missed one of the how your child’s school will use test feel. when…" stories to tell your future kids. B-4 • JULY 14, 2006 HAWAII MARINE Orange County band rocks Al Asad

Lance Cpl. Brian J. Holloran 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing "These guys are great. Not only are they a great band, AL ASAD, Iraq — Hollowell, a band but they are willing to risk from Orange County, Calif., entertained a their lives to play for us." crowd of service members at the Morale, Welfare and Recreation building here ~ Pfc. Dennis S. MillerMotor June 29. Transportation MechanicCombat According to Jared Daniels, bassist for Logistics Battalion 7 Hollowell, the band decided to come out 1st Marine Logistic Group to Iraq to show their support for the men and women fighting for our country. "The is the best way we can think of to "We have been to Baghdad, Haditha say thank you to all of the troops," said and Kuwait before coming here," said Daniels, a native of Orange County, Calif. Michael Slateford, drummer for "We need to show our support for every- Hollowell. "This our last stop before we thing the men and women over here are head home. I have to admit that I am doing. This is the least we can do." more than a little sad to leave. I really "The band was awesome," said Pfc. enjoy being out here with the troops." Dennis S. Miller, a motor transportation The band has viewed this trip as a way mechanic, Combat Logistics Battalion 7, to not only entertain the troops but to 1st Marine Logistic Group. "They played a also connect with their fans. bunch of original stuff, all of which was "This is the best way to show our fans good. I also like the fact that they are that we really care about them," said willing to leave their comfortable homes Slateford, a native of Orange County, and risk their lives just to come out here Calif. and to give us one night of entertain- "These guys are great," said Miller, a Lance Cpl. Brian J. Holloran ment." native of Canton, Ohio. "Not only are Alternative rock band, Hollowell, plays for service members at the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Al Asad was the last stop for the rock- they a great band, but they are willing to building at Al Asad, Iraq, June 29. The Orange County, Calif., rock band played at several different bases ers on their journey across Iraq and risk their lives to play for us. That is in Iraq and Kuwait as a way to show support to the men and women stationed away from home. Kuwait. amazing."

MMARINEARINE OONN THETHE MMENUENU MMAKEPONOAKEPONO AT ANDERSON HALL A H HAWAIIAN FOR Friday Vegetable gravy topping Strawberry/lime gelatin Boiled egg noodles “MARINE BARGAINS” Lunch Chicken gravy Cherry pie Mashed potatoes Sour braten Pumpkin pie Sugar cookies Specialty bar: taco Southern style squash Auto Jaegerschnitzel Choc. cookie Peanut butter cake with Simmered peas with mush- Hot potato salad Easy choc. cake with choc. peanut butter cream frosting Dinner rooms 1998 Ford F-150 XL SC, Tossed green rice butter cream frosting Van./choc. cream pudding Creole macaroni Chicken gravy 155K miles, runs great, Simmered cabbage Van./choc. cream pudding Orange/rasberry gelatin Baked turkey and noodles Desserts: same as lunch $4,300. Call 351-9960. Simmered asparagus Strawberry/rasberry gelatin Mashed potatoes Simmered sauerkraut Specialty bar: pasta Grilled cheese sandwich Thursday Bicycle/Moped Boston creme pie Sunday Simmered green beans Lunch Choc. chip cookies Dinner Dinner Cauliflower au gratin Baked lasagna Magna 18-speed moun- Pinapple upside down cake Yankee pot roast Russian turkey stew Turkey gravy Veal parmesan tainbike (male) $30, Magna Van./choc. cream pudding Baked ham Baked fresh fish with garlic Desserts: same as lunch Oven glo potatoes 15-speed mountainbike Strawberry/rasberry gelatin Mashed potatoes butter Simmered carrots (female) $30. Call 254-1514. Candied sweet potatoes Steamed rice Wednesday Italian mixed vegetables Specialty bar: deli with marshmallows Simmered corn Lunch Tomato gravy Miscellaneous Simmered mixed vegetables Brussels sprouts parmesan Barbecue spareribs Garlic toast Dinner Simmered pinto beans Cream gravy Country style steak Cherry pie Bar table with three Roast pork loin Vegetable gravy Desserts: same as lunch Red beans and rice Oatmeal raisin cookies chairs. Good condition. $75 Mahi mahi Dutch apple pie Baked macaroni and cheese Marble cake with choc. OBO. Call 781-2967. Mashed potatoes Brownies Tuesday Southern style collard cream frosting Wild rice Lemon cake with lemon Lunch greens Choc./van. cream pudding Top of the line con- Simmered broccoli creme frosting Beef sukiyaki Simmered corn on the cob Orange/strawberry gelatin vertable sleigh crib with Corn on the cob Van./choc. cream pudding Southern fried chicken Cream gravy matching three-drawer dress- Applesauce Cherry/lime gelatin Egg foo young Apple pie Specialty bar: southern meal er and changing table $300; Chicken gravy Chinese fried egg rolls Brownies Step 2 car toddler bed $25. Desserts: same as lunch Monday Steamed rice Pineapple upside down cake Dinner Call 254-9363. Lunch Fried rice Van./choc. cream pudding Chili macaroni Saturday Baked meatloaf Fried cabbage Orange/rasberry gelatin Simmered corned beef Ads are accepted from active Dinner Creole pork chops Simmered carrots Parsley buttered potatoes duty and retired military person- Herbed Rock Cornish hen Lyonnaise potatoes Chow mein noodles Specialty bar: hot dog & Grilled cheese sandwich nel, their family members and Country fried steak Noodles Jefferson Sweet and sour sauce sausage Glazed carrots MCB Hawaii civil service Rice pilaf Boston baked beans Lemon meringue pie Fried cabbage with bacon employees. Candied yams Simmered peas and carrots Lemon cookies Dinner Brown gravy For more information on how Herbed green broccoli Tomato gravy Strawberry shortcake Savory baked chicken Mustard sauce to place an ad, contact the Simmered carrots Cheese cake with strawberry Van./choc. cream pudding Beef pot pie Desserts: same as lunch Hawaii Marine office at 257- 8837. HAWAII MARINE JULY 14, 2006 • B-5 Sailor enjoying career, seeking deployment

Lance Cpl. Rick L. Nelson “The military has given me self- Combat Correspondent discipline and has helped me to meet a lot of interesting people.” Most people who join the military enlist right out of high school and are just ~ Petty Officer 2nd Class looking for a change, but some continue Mirna R. Aviles on with their education and join after a Hospital Corpsman few classes. Combat Service Support Company 3 “I was so tired of school,” admitted Petty Officer 2nd Class Mirna R. Aviles, hos- Aviles said, since she has been in the pital corpsman, Combat Service Support Navy, she has learned to look out for herself Company 3. “I was in my third year of col- and has become more mentally and physi- lege, and it seemed like it was never going to cally strong. end, so I decided I needed a change.” “The military has given me self-discipline Aviles, who attended South Western and has helped me to meet a lot of interest- Community College and earned an ing people,” said Aviles, a San Diego native. Associate’s Degree in Naval Studies, said she “I work with a bunch of great people. And, originally wanted to be a teacher and was people like Chief Smith have taught me a lot studying for her degree in liberal arts. about keep my job interesting on a day-to- “When I decided to leave college, I spoke day basis.” with my sister who was in the Navy Reserves. Chief Petty Officer Jeffery L. Smith, inde- She told me about all of the great jobs and pendent duty hospital corpsman, CSSG-3, benefits the Navy has,” said Aviles. “After has worked with Aviles for more than two that I spoke with the recruiter and looked at years and describes her as an outstanding all of the jobs I could chose from and figured Sailor. this would be the most interesting and “She is certainly one of the most trustwor- would be best for a female.” thy Sailors,” said Smith, a Sauvie Island, Ore. Aviles arrived in Great Lakes, Ill., for basic native. “Aviles is always cracking the whip training March 27, 2001. on other Sailors she works with to make sure “Since I’ve been in the Navy, I haven’t all of the stuff gets done around here.” really gotten the chance to deploy except for Smith added that Aviles is considered his training exercises,” said the 27-year-old. “I “go to person.” would love to be deployed for something Once Aviles’ time is up in Hawaii, she said other than for training, but haven’t had that she hopes to go to premed school and later chance yet. deploy. “I plan on making this my career and “I think joining the military is a good idea being deployed will help out a lot in the for anyone, but you have to be mentally

Lance Cpl. Rick Nelson long run,” said Aviles. “On top of that, I strong,” advised Aviles. “The military isn’t would just really like to help people out, something that you do to impress your Petty Officer 2nd Class Mirna R. Aviles, a Navy hospital corpsman assigned to Combat Service Support Group 3, here, takes a look at a patient's ear. Aviles, a San Diego native, says he loves her job but would whether it be a wounded Marines or a sick friends or family. When a person joins, they like to make a deployment. child.” should do it for themselves and no one else.” Iraqi war veteran promoted twice during tour

Lance Cpl. Ryan Trevino Puffenbarger was promoted than he knows about the job Puffengbarger’s friend from very motivated.” camp a changed man. He Combat Correspondent twice, returning to K-Bay as he is assigned to do for Marine Combat Training, In fact, he's so motivated said he saw maturity and a corporal. He said he has to CSSG-3. Lance Cpl. Greg M. Palmere, Puffenbarger said if given confidence in his friend's Most noncommissioned relearn his actual job here Now a corporal and com- a clerk assigned to Supply the chance to go back to Iraq eyes and he wanted that to. officers in the Marine Corps, again, because he left for bat veteran, Puffenbarger Company. Palmere also tomorrow, he would do it in So he enlisted in the Corps especially those with Iraq so quickly. wasn’t done there. He deployed with Puffenbarger a heartbeat. and never turned back. deployment notches in their “I’m still trying to get recently married. His has to Iraq. After high school, Puffenbarger said he has- belt, will admit that they back in the swing of things,” known his wife since he “He is very professional Puffenbarger said he had n't come to a decision as to have trouble recalling the he said. “I haven’t done my joined the Marine Corps when it comes to his work,” never once thought about whether he wants to devote days when they were new to real job in nine months.” almost two years ago. At 21, said Palmere, who attended joining the military until he the rest of his life to the the Corps. They’ll say that He added that he knows he seems to be more mature Puffengbarger’s wedding. saw one of his best friends Corps but will cross that it’s difficult for them to more about field MP tactics than his peers, said “He's knowledgeable and return home from boot bridge when the time comes. remember those days, because, usually, too much time has passed from then to now. However, that isn’t the case for Cpl. Jack L. Puffenbarger, customer service representative, Supply Company, Combat Service Support Group 3, who returned March 12 from a six-month deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He said he can recall the day he arrived here as a young private first class, and that before he could get a handle on his new job with CSSG-3, he was snatched up and shipped off to Iraq with 2nd Military Police Battalion, Combat Logistic Regiment 25. At that time he was an E- 2 who trained with the MP’s from 2nd MP Battalion during their predeployment workup. The Mt. Crawford, Va. native said he was instantly transformed from a customer service representative into an on-the-fly military police officer. He and the Marines he worked with, while in country, provided security for all convoys leaving Al Taqqadum, Iraq in the Al Anbar province. “We took them wherever they needed to go,” he said, speaking of the crucial role he and his Marine’s played supporting the mission there. In addition to convoy security support, he was assigned to personal security details, whose main mission was to protect the regiment’s general. According to Puffenbarger, they were also responsible for route recon- naissance. “We would run the road two days in advance to scout for IED hotspots and look for any choke points,” he said. While in Iraq, B-6 • JULY 14, 2006 HAWAII MARINE Service members support Relay for Life

Lance Cpl. Ryan Trevino ease, now standing proud However, the event is that all of the VPU-2 fami- passion for the Navy. Relay kicked off. Combat Correspondent of their accomplishment. much more than walking lies have come together to “This is our first year They played cover songs Even the older survivors around a track. help this cause with doing this, but we have from bands ranging from “We need all of our can- who where seated in “We want to support the fundraising drives and by come together like a fami- the Foo Fighters to Gloria cer survivors and their wheelchairs seemed to sit cancer effort and get some participating in this event. ly,” said Thompson, who Gaynor. caretakers front and center up straighter than most of money for these people,” “This is a way we as added she hopes they all In fact, they were so for the Survivors Lap,” the spectators sitting in said Cmdr. Steve Carlisle, Navy can put ourselves in get hooked like she did. well liked by the crowd, announced the event coor- their lawn chairs, watch- executive officer, Special the community and give “I was very impacted by the band was asked back dinator. ing the survivors prepare Projects Patrol Squadron 2, back,” she said. Thompson the amount of people next year to be the head- The sun over Kailua for their lap around the based here. said she has been a long- affected, even in my own liners of the event. Beach Park was on its way block. Carlisle and his other time volunteer and advo- community,” she added. Before the kick off of the down but still managed to This emotional scene VPU-2 teammates formed cate for the cause wanted VPU-2 wasn't the only Relay, a color detail of four illuminate the area enough took place at Kailua Beach the “Go Navy Beat Cancer” to get her husband's unit military unit to make an Marines marched up to the for the 50 or so cancer sur- Park, July 8, during the team and came out to sup- involved in this year's appearance. The Marine stage and presented the vivors to make their way to 2006 Relay For Life of port this cause. relay. She said she wanted Forces Pacific Band also flags as a Hawaiian singer the stage. Kailua. Danica Thompson, the to combine her passion for showed up and rocked the belted out the national Some were very old; oth- The overnight event is VPU-2 team captain, said fighting cancer with her house before the actual anthem. ers looked like they should designed to celebrate can- have been surfing in the cer survivors and to raise beautiful waters over the money to help the hill instead of standing in American Cancer Society that crowd. They were of save more lives. all different ages, colors, During the event, teams creeds and nationalities. participating walk around However, in spite of the concrete path, which their differences, they did circles the park, at 8 p.m. have something that con- and don’t stop walking nected all of them inti- until 7 a.m. the following mately with each other. morning. Each had been touched The only requirement is by the deadly hand of can- that each team keeps at cer but persevered long least one member on the enough to defeat the dis- track at all times.

Lance Cpl. Ryan Trevino Two cancer survivors hold their caregiver's hand during the Survivors Lap of the 2006 Relay For Life of Kailua. The event was held July 8 and 9 at Kailua Beach Park.

Lance Cpl. Ryan Trevino

Members of the Marine Forces Pacific Band played for participants of the 2006 Relay For Life at Kailua Beach Park, July 8. Hawaii MMARINEARINE PORTS AWAII ARINE ECTION S PORTS ULY H M C S S J 14, 2006 GNC Body Search winners

Norman LeGoullon Winners of BayFest 2006 GNC Body Search were: (Men) 1st: Keith Myers, 2nd: David Baptista, 3rd: Kenyatta Wilson; and (Women) 1st: Molly Gresham, 2nd: Ku'ulei Vedder, 3rd: Alison Garcia. The winners won a check for $750.

Marine throws first pitch for Mets

Sgt. Jared K. Hansen fans cheer while taking the a recruiter for Recruiting Valderama and several 1st Marine Corps District mound in a major league Station New York was one other Marines from 1st ballpark. of four U.S. service mem- Marine Corps District were 1st MARINE CORPS But thanks to the New bers to throw a ceremonial allowed on the field for the DISTRICT, GARDEN York Mets organization, pitch to start the game dur- opening ceremonies where CITY, N.Y. — Most men this dream became a reality ing the Mets’ annual they posed for photos with can only dream of what it’s for one Marine recruiter. Military Appreciation Day Mets players prior to the like to hear thousands of Sergeant Juan Valderama, at Shea Stadium, July 9. game.

Lance Cpl. Ryan Trevino The vast world of supplements

Compiled by Lance Cpl. Ryan Trevino Combat Correspondent

Physical fitness plays a huge part in the Marine Corps and has ever since it was founded in 1775. Marines pride themselves on being more fit than the other service members. In fact, when it comes to promotion, a Marine’s physical fitness is a major contributor when deciding who is worthy of that next rank. However, some Marines go above and beyond the minimum physical requirements, required by the Corps. They spend most to all of their free time in local gyms, devoting their time and energy to building and sculpting their bodies to perfection. It is within this group that the heated debate about the use of supplements always comes up. Some gym-goers believe that rock-hard abs and bulging biceps should only come from hard work and determination, while others can’t even think about hitting the gym unless they have had their daily dose of boost- ers. The sports medicine market has been flooded with all kinds of products that claim to do wonders for the human body. Products claim to add pounds to slim frames in months, while others promise more energy for more intensive workout sessions. The following are the popular categories. Sgt. Jared K. Hansen Sergeant Juan Valderama and Sgt. Boile Sanchez, recruiters assigned to Recruiting Station New York, pose for a quick photo with New York Mets Catcher Jose Valentin before game at Shea Stadium during Military Appreciation Day, July 9. See SUPPLEMENTS, C- 3 C-2 • JULY 14, 2006 HAWAII MARINE Sports Briefs Ongoing

Fall registration for Inline Hockey Registration will continue until July 31 at Building 1090B from 9 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Registration fee is $85 per player. Practice will begin Aug. 1 and the season will run from Aug. 26 to Dec. 9.

Parents for Fitness This cooperative babysitting effort is available at the Semper Fit Center for children 6 weeks and older. All active duty service members and their families may participate; however, PFFP participants are required to volunteer baby-sit three times per month. Call 291-9131 for more information.

Personal Trainers Available at Semper Fit For those looking to get into a tailored exercise regiment, or for those just looking for some good advice on weight management and weight control, Semper Fit Center offers free personal training consultation. They will do all this and tailor a program, based on your physical needs and ambitions. For only $5 per workout, a professional trainer will actually work with you to ensure maximum efficiency. Lance Cpl. Cristin K. Bartter Call Semper Fit Center at 257-7597 to schedule Sara Perez, IronWorks Gym fitness instructor and massage therapist, demonstrates a more advanced yoga move that is a modified version of the crow an appointment. position.

Campground and Picnic Sites For picnic and campsites, Marine Corps Base Hawaii offers some of the most scenic beaches on the island. Be youthful with yoga Three of those beaches, Pyramid Rock, Hale Koa and Fort Hase are available by reservation from dawn to dusk for picnics and parties. Hale Koa Beach may be reserved for overnight camp- Carole W. Butler "I taught a seniors’ yoga class ing. Reservations are required. LIFELines in Oklahoma," said Allen. "Ages Call 254-7666 for Kaneohe or 477-5143 for ranged from 70 to 98. We just Camp Smith for more information. "Act your age," grown-ups took it at a slower pace with lots advise boisterous children. But of modifications." Deep-Sea Fishing Charters Offered at Base when joints stiffen and muscles Modification is a key ele- Marina ache, grown-ups daydream, "Oh, ment. "In any form of yoga, Fishermen searching for convenient access to to be young again." While no modified poses are available," deep-sea charters need look no further than the amount of exercise or dreaming said Andrea Kowalski, a DoD DS MCB Hawaii Base Marina. Bill Collector Fishing can reverse aging, adults can teacher who also teaches yoga Charters offers numerous charter packages accom- become more agile and youthful for MCCS. "The healing proper- modating up to six passengers. Avoiding the traffic and crowd of Oahu’s South by practicing yoga. ties of yoga lie more in the Shore, Bill Collectors charters fish off the uncrowd- Why do yoga students get intention than in the perfection ed waters of windward Oahu. into strange poses? According to of a pose." Call the Base Marina to charter the Bill Collector both yoga advocates and In addition, no one is ever at 257-7667 or 254-7666. Western medicine, certain yoga too young to start yoga, if the postures provide gentle internal new prenatal yoga class is any Cpl. Justin P. Lago Fishing Charters Available at MCB massage of body organs and indication. "The prenatal yoga Alison Thompson, 5, stretches during the Semper Fit quarterly Kids Yoga Hawaii help stretch and strengthen class is a big success," said Corry class at the Barber Physical Activities Center. Spend the day aboard one of Bill Collector’s muscles and joints. L. Matthews, MCCS group fit- fishing charter boats. For example, one study ness director. This specialized to some enthusiastic yoga stu- changed its shape and structure. For more information, stop by the Base reported in the Journal of the class meets the needs of both dents stationed on Okinawa I have more lean muscle mass. I Marina located in Building 1698, across from Hangar 101, or call 254-7666/7667. American Medical Association mom and baby. with their military husbands. am less willing to sweat the found that yoga significantly "Children can start at any age, These Navy and Marine Corps small stuff." K-Bay Lanes relieved some symptoms of as long as it's safe and fun," said spouses find yoga to be a valu- According to Allen, the most Economical entertainment, Mondays carpal tunnel syndrome. Allen. "In addition to improving able aid to health, especially in common misconception is that through Thursdays, at the K-Bay Lanes where all Western medicine is beginning strength, coordination and con- these stressful times. yoga is connected to religion. E-1 to E-5 can receive free rental shoes and dis- to admit that yoga can be a valu- centration, yoga can help chil- "Yoga is my personal escape However, while yoga can be spir- counted games at only $1.50. able addition to healing and dren cope with the stresses of from the pressures and stress itual, it's not a religion, and he For more information, call K-Bay Lanes at body maintenance. school and peer pressure." that I face the rest of the time makes sure his students know 254-7693. As for being an aching grown- In addition to the prenatal working, coping with the mili- that I teach nondenominational up, "No one is ever too old to class, Allen teaches power yoga, tary lifestyle and raising a fami- yoga." K-Bay Lanes Color Pin Special practice," said Melinda Allen, a which is a blend of Iyengar and ly," said Dawn Moore, a yoga With yoga becoming increas- Every Wednesday, when you roll a strike and a colored pin is in the headpin position, you can registered yoga instructor at the Ashtanga yoga styles. Kowalski student for only six months. She ingly popular and classes win up to three free games of bowling. All Marine Corps Community teaches the Kundalini style of also enjoys yoga's noncompeti- becoming widely available patrons are welcome to take advantage of this Services fitness centers in yoga. If these words twist your tive aspect. worldwide, you don't have to act deal. If you make the play, you win! Okinawa, Japan. Allen is a regis- tongue, don't worry. Studying Erin McDonald, the voice of your age any longer. Whether For more information, call the K-Bay Lanes at tered Yoga Alliance instructor yoga is not nearly as intimidat- experience with three year’s you are 8 or 98, yoga has some- 254-7693. with 10 year’s experience. ing as it might sound, according experience, said, "My body has thing to offer you.

Okinawa Kenpo Karate Every Tuesday and Thursday, join MCCS Youth Activities’ contractor for Kenpo Karate Kobudo classes, held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Powerlifting Building 1391, located behind the old 7-Day Store. Adults and children are welcome. Costs for classes are $35 for adults, $25 for children, and $20 for additional family members. For information, call MCCS Youth Activities at 254-7610

Paintball Hawaii Nestled behind the Lemon Lot, stands Paintball Hawaii. Shoot over for the great deals and have a blast with your friends. Cost is $25 per person and includes one air refill, equipment and the field fee. The field is open on weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 265-4283 for appointments

Personal Trainers Available at Semper Fit For those looking to get into a tailored exercise regiment, or for those just looking for some good advice on weight management and weight control, the Semper Fit Center offers free personal training consultation. You can schedule an appointment with a trainer who will take body-fat measurements, blood-pressure and heart-rate readings. They will do all this and tailor a program, based on your physical needs and ambitions. For only $5 per workout, a professional trainer will actually work with you to ensure maximum efficiency. Pick up a personal training appointment card at the Semper Fit Center now, or call 254-7597

Semper Fit Center Offers Array of Aerobics Semper Fit Center announces a new and expanded aerobics program. These new classes now being offered include a variety of workouts. Call 254-7597 for more information on the various classes now offered. Courtesy Photo Members of the Combat Center Drug and Alcohol Free Powerlifting team, David West (left), Wade Kisse, David Roman, Philip Brown, J.D. Hess and Evan Eagan, pose for a photo after winning the military team event. HAWAII MARINE JULY 14, 2006 • C-3 Boosting Your Child's Self-Esteem

By Jenny Sokol through reassurance, hugs and him how to care for a pet, and LIFELines acceptance. But be aware that reward help around the house excessive or unwarranted praise is with a small weekly allowance. The curtain falls and the audi- meaningless to a child and will ence bursts into applause. Mrs. only raise doubts. When he or Middle school age Rosica's second-graders file out to she expresses his or her opinions Ask your adolescent to tell you take their bows, still wearing and interests, respect them. three meaningful things she did their plant costumes. Little Your child needs to understand during the day. Cook a meal Samantha beams in her cornhusk. rules and limits and the conse- together once a week, or encour- If elementary schools presented quences of bad behavior. Clear age her to do it alone. Assign Oscars, she would undoubtedly expectations will help her gain a chores around the house to both walk away with Best Vegetable. sense of control. Teach him or boys and girls, because they help Samantha's stellar performance her how to be independent and build a sense of accomplishment doesn't necessarily reveal an make decisions, and hold back on and belonging. affinity for the theater, but more saying “I-told-you-so” when he likely a healthy self-confidence. or she makes a mistake. Educate High school age In this case, Samantha's parents yourself with online parenting Take a course or learn a new made an effort to build her self- Web sites such as KidSource. skill together. Attend his school esteem during early childhood. What is the number-one way to play, art show, science fair, or So just what knowledge did express how much you love your games. Role-play how to deal Samantha's folks have? children? Spend time with them. with peer pressure. They knew that young children develop a sense of self by watch- Ideas for Children of All Additional Considerations ing how the people in their lives Ages (usually their parents) perceive Boys them. When they feel special and Babies and toddlers Teach him how to deal with loved, self-esteem soars. As they Praise your infants every anger and other emotions at an mature, children need to feel effort. Alleviate your toddler’s early age. Role-play how to deal they can make important deci- frustration by setting limits and with peer pressure and bullies. sions and cope with failure. They giving warnings, like, "We're leav- Respect his interests and let him also need parents, teachers, and ing the park in five minutes,” and pursue them – if he wants the other role models to demonstrate stick to your decisions. Give him lead in the musical – don't push clear values and set consistent or her options, such as a choice him toward offensive linesman limits. of outfits to wear or a choice of on the football team). food at mealtime. First, Address Your Own Girls Issues Preschoolers Expose her to sports, help her Think your child won't notice Let him or her push the eleva- select female role models like, your own lack of self-esteem? tor button, get the newspaper in astronauts, doctors, scientists; Think again, and start to practice the morning, or record the teach her to rely on achievement the qualities that you want your answering machines outgoing instead of appearance and beauty, children to emulate. Express your message. Laugh at his or her and help her be assertive. Role- File Photo emotions and opinions, speak inane jokes, and let him or her play dating situations, encoun- your mind and accept yourself. express himself or herself cre- ters with strangers, and peer pres- Lieutenant Cmdr. Keith Gordon, Officer In Charge, Detachment 1, HSL-37, hugs Accepting yourself includes atively with crayons and paint. sure. Check out Web sites such as his son and daughter after returning home, at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay's Hangar 103, during a squadron homecoming. ditching body-image issues. Stop Make a chart listing all types of Newmoon and GirlPower. dwelling on cellulite and wrin- emotions and talk about which ines the link between TV and years. Develop traditions and spe- kles, and learn to treasure the emotions he or she feels each Overweight children weight gain and offers child-test- cial celebrations. For example, image in the mirror. Exercise, day. Accept them the way they are, ed ways the whole family can make each birthday a family hol- adopt a new hobby, eat less junk and teach them to deal with teas- increase fitness. iday, drink milk dyed green on St. food, or quit smoking. The bot- Elementary school age ing. Encourage them to be active Patrick's Day, exchange hand- tom line – love yourself, take care Allow your child to subscribe and healthy, and practice what Build Connections Within picked flowers on May Day, or of yourself and strut your stuff. to a children's magazine. Let him you preach. Go for regular walks the Family catch the local Fourth of July Your child will notice. invent a new family tradition or with them, work out together, A strong sense of belonging parade. holiday. Break out the baby involve them in meal planning within the family contributes Most importantly, remember Hugs, Respect, and Limits album and narrate the story of and shopping. KidSource offers greatly to a child's self-esteem. that it is never too early or too Is your child certain that he or his birth and first year. Make a helpful information, and "The Create a time capsule of letters, late to work on boosting self- she is fabulous exactly the way he cookbook together of all his Overweight Child: Promoting pictures, and a newspaper every esteem, both your child's and or she is? Show him or her favorite meals and snacks. Teach Fitness and Self-Esteem" exam- few years, and open it in 10 your own.

From SUPPLEMENTS, C- 1 their protein levels during a workout session, Muscle mass Being a Marine, some of supplements used Whey Protein is said to rejuvenate the protein Certain dietary supplements claim to build to lose weight are outlawed – such as Weight gain levels so the body can grow over a shorter peri- muscle mass and accelerate pumps after the ephedrine. However, there are products that Some men say that they need to gain weight od of time. workout. A popular product in this category of are popular without the ephedrine addition. in order to build muscle. For these fitness Lance Cpl. Daniel J. Parker, rifleman, Alpha supplements is nitric oxide transducer, which Fat-burning pills are for those gym-goers who enthusiasts, the likely dietary supplement that Company, 1st Battalion 3rd Marine Regiment claim to give the user more strength to accom- don’t want to gain any additional weight but can be found in their gym locker is whey pro- said he is fan of protein-based supplements. plish more repetitions during an exercise. rather build on what they have and tone and tein. Those, added with additional supplements, Another popular type of supplement in this shape their bodies. Whey protein is said to provide the user provide for better recovery times after a work- category is creatine, which is said to boost ener- These are the most popular categories of with the purest form of protein, which comes out and that supplements help build muscle gy during sessions. supplements used today. However, if you visit a from the process of separating cheese from faster. local sport nutrition store, you’ll find products, milk. Since active body builders tend to deplete Weight loss wall-to-wall, that claim to do the impossible. C-4 • JULY 14, 2006 HAWAII MARINE Youth sports program gives children head start

Pfc. Charles E. McKelvey MCAS Cherry Point

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. — Not everyone is born an Eli Manning or an Alex Rodriguez, so it is for that simple fact that programs such as Start Smart are taking off in popu- larity throughout the United States along with Cherry Point, a supporter of the program since 1999. The Start Smart programs, which was created by the National Alliance for Youth Sports, is a program that gets children ready to participate in sports at a young age, and is a huge success here, making Cherry Point the only Marine Corps instal- lation to achieve the All-Star rating in 2005. David Guthrie, Youth Sports Director, is the driving force behind the youth programs at Cherry Point and an avid supporter of the Start Smart programs. Guthrie, who has been here since 2002, has brought the program a long way since coming onboard, increasing the program from only one sport all the way up to all six this past year. Start Smart, which is easy to set up and run, uses a step-by-step approach that builds confidence and self-esteem, along with making sports fun. The program that promotes parents and children to have a healthy, positive sports experience and make the child comfortable with playing File Photo team sports at an older age. The programs include the sports develop- Lance Cpl. Jonathan Linhart, mortarman, 3rd Marine Regiment, looks to pass the ball during a game with sixth graders from Mokapu Elementary School, here. ment program, baseball, soccer, basketball, golf and football. The programs, which last and youth sports with the goal of having ment,” said Guthrie, who added that par- their relationship with their children as a six weeks, are run once a week for an hour. parent-child groups perform motor skill ents also benefit greatly from the program. result of participating in the Start Smart The participants are given homework at the tasks that gradually build confidence in “Start Smart creates an environment program, and 95 percent of parents who end of the session to work on in prepara- children while they are having fun at the where parents can spend quality time with participated in Start Smart said they have tion for the next week. The parent must same time. their children outside of the house,” he learned new ways to help their child learn attend every session with their child. “The biggest thing I see that the kids take said. and develop sports skills, it would be hard Start Smart was developed by specialists away from Start Smart is they get to learn a With results such as 70 percent of par- to say that Start Smart is not a welcomed in the fields of motor skill development new sport at a young age in a fun environ- ents involved reported, improvement in program here. Tennis Power Hour

File Photo Petty Officer 3rd Class Marcos T. Hernandez Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s Marine Corps Community Services invites children of service Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS O'Kane (DDG 77) participate in "Power members to participate in their Youth Sports Program. Hour," a command-wide physical training class during Rim of the Pacific 2006. HAWAII MARINE JULY 14, 2006 • C-5 ‘America On The Move’ invites all Cdr. Lissa Ann Health and Fitness. Barrett urges people to Wohltmann For example, children who beware when others try their USN REDCOM South live three blocks from school scare tactics. The average per- don’t walk or ride a bicycle; son adhering to U.S. Dietary To easily cut health care instead they are driven. An Guidelines is in no danger of costs, simply put a stop to pre- employee who sits in front of vitamin deficiency. ventable diseases. This is the a computer all day is consid- If someone is treating you basic sentiment of many doc- ered efficient. and selling you supplements, tors and health organizations. Also, the message is to eat it’s a good sign that this is not One simple way is to take nutritiously and judiciously. the most reputable individual advice from the America On According to ScienceDaily, with to trust your health. The Move plan. “The hearts of people who fol- You also can stretch your “We are trying to get peo- low a low-calorie, yet nutri- health care dollar by purchas- ple to integrate a moderate tionally balanced diet resem- ing generic drugs, getting amount of physical activity” ble those of younger people.” your medications from mail- in their day, said Wendy A great number of restau- order pharmacies, if possible, Artman, an America On The rants sell an enormous having your child vaccinated Move representative. amount of unhealthy fare, and avoiding emergency “Everybody can make a small while the healthiest eating rooms. step.” approach – plant-based nutri- Also, get the most from America On the Move is a tion – is treated as an after- your insurance plan by check- national initiative designed to thought. ing on everything on your bill help all Americans maintain Dr. Stephen Barrett, notori- as well as ensuring your or improve health through ously known for debunking deductible is correct. small steps. myths in the medical world, If you do become ill, how- No weighing your food, said that generally people ever, learn everything you can counting calories, calculating don't need to purchase expen- about your condition. the carbohydrates in a Tic-tac sive nutritional supplements. This will save you time and or running marathons. The "Balanced diet provides the frustration when dealing with message is uncomplicated: nutrients most people need," the proverbial runaround move more, eat less. he wrote in his report Twenty- from health care providers. Yet, American culture does- Five Ways to Spot Quacks and The best and most efficient n’t seem to support active Vitamin Pushers. “The aver- way to save on health care lifestyles. age American – stressed or not costs is through the Navy’s “A lot of physical activity – is not in danger of vitamin PMS – Preventive File Photo has been engineered out of deficiency.” Maintenance System on your “Americans On The Move” recommends walking as a form of excercise for the mind and body. our lives,” said Philip Buying all these excess vita- body. Haberstro, president of the mins and nutrients can cost A healthier body means a Maintaining the healthy lifestyle National Association of big bucks. healthier wallet. you began during deployment

Jennifer Hochlan sidelines cheering him on, and you gain 5 LIFELines pounds. You're not alone, scale-scrutiniz- ing sister. Don't hate him for his metabo- Remember your feet? Nice to be reac- lism. The beer gut is only a few years quainted, isn't it? It can be tricky contin- away. Fend it off with these healthy eat- uing the battle of the bulge once your ing tips for two: spouse returns home from deployment. • Restaurants. Have the But it isn't impossible. You've made it this waiter box up half your meals before you far; you can overcome this hurdle, too. begin eating. This way you won't be tempted to overeat and you'll have lunch Setting Goals for the following day. Better yet, ask if they offer half-portions (not always on Just because your hubby is back from the menu). afloat doesn't mean your life ends. • At home. Start dinner Continue to set goals for yourself. Talk with a fresh salad. Packaged salads are with your spouse about what you want to just as good and have been pasteurized, achieve. Here are some tips to goal attain- so there is no need to re-rinse. Just tear it ment: open and throw in a bowl. Chop up some • Write down your goals. Go veggies and munch away. Toss with a over your list with your spouse. great vinaigrette or other low-fat dress- • Develop a timeline. It isn't ing, and leisurely eat and talk with your enough to say, "I want to lose 30 pounds spouse. Some nights, you may not even before Thanksgiving." Break it down into be hungry for the main course. mini-goals. A more specific goal is "I want • Educate yourself about to lose 10 pounds over the next two portion sizes. months." • Keep healthy foods on- • Take it one step further; hand and ready to eat in case of munchie write down exactly what you need to do emergencies. to achieve your mini-goal. How you will • Good food isn't just bean eat (keep a food diary), how often you sprouts and tofu. Learn how to create will exercise, etc. healthy and satisfying meals for you and • Reward yourself with your family. something new (like a new pair of shoes, new scarf, that great red sweater that will Who Can Help on Base? fit you now) each time you reach a mini- goal. Most major bases have a registered dietician available to anyone who asks. Working Out the Workouts Talk with your primary physician for a referral. Together, you can develop a Once you have your goals and have healthy eating plan and exercise schedule shared them with your spouse, develop a that fits your needs. lifestyle plan that will work for both of Many gym facilities on base also have a you. Be certain it includes your goals and physical trainer on hand to help you your spouse's goals. It is important that design an effective workout regimen. no one be left out of the process. Consult with your physician first, so you Develop a workout schedule that know your limitations, and then schedule allows both of you to get in the required a meeting with the trainer. Discuss your amount of exercise per day. Maybe you goals and your time schedule. Most gyms will work out together after dinner. offer everything from free weights to Maybe he works out in the morning, kickboxing to spinning (a bike machine while you watch the kids, and you work that doesnt go anywhere). out in the evening, while he watches the Changing to a healthy diet from a fast- kids. Make sure it fits into your life and food diet or a meals ready to eat (MRE) its many demands. Otherwise, you won't diet will take some adjusting. It is impor- stick with it. tant not to cut out everything you love Find an activity to do on the weekend from your diet. Enjoy an occasional ice that gets you out of the house. Weekends cream cone. Share a large fry some Friday tend to be hardest for people to stick with night. the plan. It's the time for BBQs and par- And you cant' shock your spouse as ties, dinners and movies. An occasional soon as he sets foot on soil. Introduce bag of popcorn and a hot dog won't kill new, healthier foods gradually. you, and getting out and about will bene- Remember, fad diets are just that: fads. fit you in the long run. Set aside one day You may be able to loose 20 pounds in a for something physical, such as hiking in month eating hamburgers without the a National Park, walking by the ocean, or buns, but it isn't best for the long run. biking around town. You will be amazed Just like you wouldn't be caught dead in at what some fresh air and getting sweaty those red, pink, and orange striped leg- does for your marriage. warmers (hey, you know you still have them). Believe that your health is worth Handling the Hoover more than that. Follow the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) food pyramid Ever notice your spouse can always that is recommended by your physician win the pie-eating contest and not gain and develop a safe workout plan that fits an ounce? Meanwhile, you sit on the your life.