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INSIDE Celebrities at JWC A-2 Hawaii Ulchi Focus Lens 2002 A-3 Crew Chief A-6 Salutes A-7 Clothing Don’ts B-1 MCCS & SM&SP B-2 Stereo Systems B-3 Menu & Ads B-4 Word to Pass B-5 Wakeboarding C-1 Sports Briefs C-2 MMARINEARINE Health & Fitness C-6 Volume 31, Number 35 www.mcbh.usmc.mil September 6, 2002 Island Warriors wow D.C. crowds 3rd Bn., 3rd Marines. of the Super Squad competition, and it Marine Corps, Sergeant Maj. Alford L. 2/3’s Super Squad They were afforded the opportunity to was really a good thing to be recognized McMichael. received accolades travel to Washington, D.C., to meet the by the commandant. “ Always demonstrating the qualities commandant and sergeant major of the The 2/3 Marines narrowly defeated that set Marines apart, members of the from CMC; halted Marine Corps, Aug. 23. Marines from 3/3 at the division match- Super Squad also thwarted a purse D.C. purse snatching The “Island Warriors” billeted at es to qualify for the trip. snatching attempt, while in Washington, Henderson Hall before attending a cere- “I wouldn’t say that it was an easy or and turned over the assailant to local of- mony at Marine Barracks 8th and I, one-sided victory at all,” said Lee. “We ficials. Cpl. Jason E. Miller where they, along with the Super Squads worked hard to get to where we are and “Overall, for the entire squad, one of Combat Correspondent from the 1st, 2nd and 4th Marine having it all capped off by going to the best parts of the trip was the fact that Regiments received praise from the com- Washington made it even more special.” we got to see some public appreciation,” After Marines from Golf Co., 2nd Bn., mandant. The Marines from 2/3, who were part Lee added. “We don’t get a lot of that 3rd Marine Regiment, took home the ti- “The ceremony alone was definitely of the Super Squad, received certificates here, but during the parade they held for tle of “Super Squad” by winning the 3rd worth the trip,” said Sgt. Charles Lee, su- of commendation and coins from the us, there were thousands of people Marine Regimental Super Squad compe- per squad leader from Golf Co., 2/3. “It’s Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. watching and it made us feel really ap- tition, beating out their sister battalion, not an easy thing to become the winners James L. Jones, and Sergeant Major of the preciated.” Blasting off Base officials combat rodent infestation in Kaneohe Bay’s family housing Pfc. Monroe F. Seigle Combat Correspondent They march down the hillside during the hours of darkness and break the perimeter without being seen or heard. They are on a mission. A mission in which they have traveled long dis- Staff Sgt. Jesus A. Lora tances on their worn out feet. An open door is an invita- They must not be seen tion for a mouse to enter a residence, as well as in order to avoid capture collections of food and and or death. trash in housing areas. To many, this might sound like a top-secret food. Pfc. Monroe F. Seigle mission. However, “People leave pet food Landing Craft Air Cushioned 56 from Detachment Swap, Assault Craft Unit 5, left MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, “they” are not Marines outside, “said Freeland. to return to San Diego Aug. 28 after a 27-day deployment. The unit deployed to MCB Hawaii to exchange two or soldiers. They are the “This is a very easy and old landing crafts with its forward-deployed detachment based in Sasebo, Japan. pesky little critters that readily available source have invaded the homes of food for them.” aboard MCB Hawaii, There are many other Kaneohe Bay. reasons that mice enter a According to John H. particular house. “When 31 new safety managers make Freeland, tenant rela- the grass around the tions manager for the house grows more than Family Housing Depart- three inches high, this MCBH workplaces more safe ment at MCB Hawaii, gives the mice a place to mice have been an ongo- hide while they work Sgt. Robert Carlson According to instructor John ing problem for the past their way into the Media Chief Ruth, a retired gunnery sergeant, few summer months. house,” said Freeland. that’s the whole idea behind the “We had a very wet Mice do not just seek After successful completion of course. winter,” said Freeland, shelter in houses. Sto- the Ground Safety for Marines “We cover mishap prevention, “this produced a lot of rage areas provide an Course, hosted by the Base Safety workplace inspections, driver im- food. Now that the sum- easy area to enter and Center, there are now 31 more provement, Marine Corps orders, mer is here, it has dried nest. school-qualified unit safety man- and the Code of Federal up a lot of their food sup- Random checks of all agers aboard MCB Hawaii, Regulations,” he said. “We cram ply. They are coming in storage areas should be Kaneohe Bay. about a month’s worth of training from the hillside (north- conducted to prevent The two-week course, sponsored into a two-week course, and give eastern rifle range hill- mice from entering and by the Naval Safety Center and of- everyone a better understanding of side) and moving into nesting. Unsecured box- fered at Navy and Marine Corps in- safety topics.” the housing area in es and clothing should stallations all around the world, The course gets students’ noses search of food.” be properly secured and qualifies graduates to fulfill the into the orders and regulations, but The Family Housing not left in the open. Marine Corps requirement for the it also helps to clear up some com- Department is working Other tips from the unit safety manager billet. mon misconceptions about work- hand in hand with the in- Family Housing Depart- “This class gave me a better un- place safety. Sgt. Robert Carlson stallation’s pest control ment on preventing mice “The students start out with a personnel, in order to from entering the house derstanding of the [Occupational A Ground Safety for Marines Course Safety and Health Administration] head full of information, and we student pours over his notes during solve the problem. include: keep doors, standards and the Marine Corps or- help them sort it out and pull every- the final written exam Aug. 30. Many traps have been windows and screen se- ders regarding ground safety,” said thing together so it’s clear,” said set up along the rifle cured at all times; check Gunnery Sgt. Kurt H. Palmer, 3rd Ruth. “We also do actual workplace his choice.” range fence to keep the for holes around air con- Marine Regiment safety officer. inspections at one of the units on The safety topic presentations mice from entering the ditioning systems. If “It’s still a challenging job, but with base. gave everyone the chance to give an housing area. holes are found, contact what I’ve learned here, it will be a “Each student did a presentation One of the biggest at- lot less challenging.” for the class about a safety topic of See SAFETY, A-8 tractions to mice is pet See RODENTS, A-8 Catch tackle football tonight at 6 at Pop Warner Field. A-2 • September 6, 2002 HAWAII MARINE MCBH NEWS Sam Choy, Heloise to talk here The national celebrities shops are scheduled for the two-day Registration forms are also available BRIEFS will speak at the Joint conference, covering topics including at www.JointWomensCouncil.org. career enhancement, health, military Childcare will be provided to par- Women’s Conference benefits, cooking and cultural arts. ticipants who are registered at the EMEMBERS MCBH R 9/11 Key workshops will include Sam Hourly Childcare Center and who Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Sgt. Robert Carlson Choy of Sam Choy’s Kitchen, and pre-register for the conference, and Bay, will hold a Remembrance Ceremony Media Chief Heloise from “Hints from Heloise.” will be arranged through the Child at the Pacific War Memorial, Wednesday at Choy will demonstrate locally fla- Development Center’s Hourly Child 6 p.m., which will allow all to pay respect Marine Corps Base Hawaii will vored gourmet cuisine from 11 a.m. to Care program. to the fallen Americans lost Sept. 11, 2001. host the 8th Annual Joint Women’s noon Oct. 18. Heloise, whose King For information about childcare Those who lost friends, family or loved Conference, featuring syndicated Features daily column runs in more during the conference, call Kelli Allen ones in the tragic events should contact the columnist Heloise and award-win- than 500 newspapers across the U.S. at 257-8354. Public Affairs Office, 257-8840, for reserva- ning chef Sam Choy, Oct. 18 and 19 at and in 20 other countries, was a mil- The cost is $25 for both days or $15 tions to attend the ceremony. the Officers Club. itary child and will share her experi- Friday only, and $15 Saturday only. The Joint Women’s Conference is a ences during a workshop from 11 The fee includes the workshops, two HISPANICS CELEBRATED forum for military spouses from all a.m. to noon Oct. 19. continental breakfasts, two lunches The Base Chapel, Kaneohe Bay, will con- branches of service to come together Registration began Sept. 4, and and conference tote bags. duct a Spanish Mass Saturday at 5 p.m. in as one family and share experiences forms are available at military ex- Seating is limited to 500, so get honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.