HAWAII MARINE Voluntary Payment for Delivery to MCAS Housing/SI Per Four-Week Period
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HAWAII MARINE Voluntary payment for delivery to MCAS housing/SI per four-week period. _X - S I''N ' / ' IAr Vt 1 t'.1 t 1N s...Yk, Cr VIV' QV.", UM" c.01410,1411W.,1,,,, AS"S tLnM. p.Mt. ititet;D IS ACT A rose decorates the plaque placed in the lobby of the newly dedicated Smedley Hall. BEQ dedicated in hero's name Story and photos a one-man assault on an enemy Marine Barracks Hawaii; and According to Russel, Smedley by Sgt. Chuck Jenks machine gun position. Although Russel E. Smedley, brother of the was the kind of guy who wouldn't MARINE BARRACKS Hawaii, he managed to destroy the Medal of Honor recipient. have necessarily thought he Pearl Harbor - He was 17 years machine gun nest, he was hit in "We were very close," said warranted the honor of having a Russell E. Smedley pauses after the unveiling of his brother's old in 1967 when he led his six- the chest and was mortally Russel, a native of Albany, Ga. barracks named after him. "I portrait that hangs in the lobby of the newly dedicated Smedley man squad against an enemy wounded. For his heroic actions, "He was 17 and I was 14. We used guess that was just Larry," Hall. force of Viet Cong and North Smedley was posthumously to get into all kinds of trouble. Russel said. "I know our family is Vietnamese army regulars awarded the Medal of Honor. You know, the kind of trouble kids more proud of him every day." carrying 122mm rocket launchers get into," he said. and mortars. The young Marine, In honoiof Smedley's bravery, Smedley Hall is a 54-room Uncle Sam seeks Cpl. I.arry E. Smedley, Marine Barracks Hawaii "I don't think I've ever been as complex large enough to house immediately called for reinforce- dedicated a new $2.5 million proud to be Larry's brother than I 180 HQ Co. and Guard Co. ments while simultaneously barracks for enlisted Marines am today. He gave his life for his Marines at Pearl Harbor. launching an attack of his own. this month. country that day (Dec. 21, 1967). Construction of the new facility White House Fellows For almost 24 hours, he and his Attending the ceremonies were Now, when a young 17-year-old began in September 1983. government are not eligible. six Marines devastated the RAdm. W.M. Zobei, commander Marine walks through the doors Applications for the White must be U.S. citizens. enemy in fierce hand-to-hand of the Naval Facilities Engineer of Smedley Hall, the plaque The building also houses an House Fellowship Program will Applicants . Military applicants, enlisted or combat; throwing grenades and Command at Pearl Harbor; explaining Larry's actions in administrative office, reading be available Sept. I at education officer, must have demonstrated firing their M-14 rifles. BGen. Richard A. Gustafson, combat will inspire them. In this rooms, recreation rooms, TV offices at major Marine Corps unusual ability, high moral Seriously wounded and weak deputy commanding general, way, Larry's name will live lounge, baggage storage area and commands, according to AlMar character, outstanding motiva- from loss of blood, Smedley made FMFI'ai: Col. J.J. Doha, CO of forever." laundry room. 165/84. The forms will be issued on an tion, and broad apacity for individual basis and include leadership; show exceptional Commitment to quality detailed information about the promise for future development; progr-.im, and procedures leading and be dedicated to the to selection. institutions of the United States. Established in 1964, the Completed applications must program is designed to provide a be submitted directly to the Brigade aviator honored highly select group of gifted, President's Commission on motivated young Americans the White House Fellows and be by Sgt. Theresa Anthony tion's annual convention in Lambeth's commitment to which will keep him active in experience of direct and personal postmarked no later than Dec. 1, Washington, D.C., in October. quality work resulted in electronic warfare counter involvement in the process of 1984. Deadline extensions will For his outstanding achieve- During his tour here, Lambeth noteworthy marks for II&MS-24 measures. governing our nation. not be granted. ments in Marine Aviation, Capt served as the Assistant Aircraft in three significant inspections, Safety is important in aircraft Fellows are assigned to the Marines submitting for the Steven C: Lambeth, of Head- Maintenance Management including excellents from the communities and Lambeth's staff of the White House, the Vice White House Fellowship quarters and Maintenance Officer and Avionics Officer for Commander Naval Air Pacific concern has spread throughout President, the Cabinet, or other Commission will also submit to "Foreign Squadron-24, Marine Aircraft MAG-24. "It's very unusual for an inspection team, the Command- the enlisted ranks. top levels in the executivebranch. IIQMC an agreement to remain to the aircraft and Group-24, was selectee as the Avionics Officer to also be the ing General Fleet Marine Foite object damage Individuals selected for the on active duty for two years after biggest hazard Marine Corps Aviation Ground assistant AMO, but when goals Pacific's team, and finally from equipment is the program will serve a one-year completion of the program. An take them the Inspector General we said Lambeth. "We now Officer of the Year. The award are set for me I try and of the face," term beginning Sept. 1, 1985. agreement form will be provided meetings will be presented during the one step further," Lambeth Marine Corps. Lambeth also have regular monthly There' are no educational with each application requested. received Marines being Marine Corps Aviation Associa- explained. an outstanding mark which involve all requirements of special career or Marines selected as White from the Inspector General for to the problem. We ask introduced professional categories, nor any House Fellows will continue to H&MS' avionics and it's not division. them for suggestions restrictions as to age, sex or receive regular pay and The modest Lambeth credits surprising to see a lot of their national origin. With the allowances and will be issued the enlisted Marines of II&MS-24 suggestions put into action," he exceptioh of career military PCS orders. For details on the for the Group's accomplishments, added. personnel, employees of the U.S. program see AI,MAR 165/84. as well as his success. "This is not A tool control system also the kind of award that one person initiated by Lambeth provides for warrants receiving on his own. It total accountability which helps takes motivated SNCO's and prevent FOD. crews to accomplish goals and Among his other achievements achieve this kind of award." for the maintenance department, Lambeth began a corrosion MAG-24 provides direct control program that led to a support to eight fixed and rotary faster turnaround time of wing aircraft squadrons which components, adding to aircraft includes: 5 TA.41, Skyhawks, 36 availability. F-4 Phantoms, 18 CH -5:1 Sea Enlisting in the Marine Corps Stallions, 8 111-1-1N Ilueys and 36 in 1967, Lambeth was promoted CH-46E Sea Knights. Active in to gunnery sergeant before being deployments to the Western selected for Warrant Officer and Pacific and mainland bases, later a Limited Duty Officer. Lambeth has successfully Lambeth obtained an associ- coordinated their departures and ates degree in engineering, a returns while still providing bachelors in aviatio" manage- strong support to the squadrons ment, and is currently pursuing a remaining here. masters in subsystems manage- One of Lambeth's contribu- ment. "I have always said the tions was establishing a training hardest person to please is program to conduct integrated myself," he added. system reviews for each type of Lambeth and his wife, Norma, aircraft assigned to the MAG. have two daughters, Valerie and Lambeth's interest in weapon Stephanie. "We never forget at Copt Steven C. Lambeth, H&MS, MAG-24, was chosen as the systems led to h is next the Lambeth household that the marine Aviation Ground Officer of the Year. (Photo by Cpl. T.J. assignment at Naval Air Systems Marine Corps has taken care of Clark). Command in Washington, D.C., us," concluded Lambeth. )r PARADISE SLOW-PITCH ATHLETES & BOOZE Tacoma reservists Marines capture Baseball star experience Hawaii interservice describes the bard way softball title destruction See Page A-4 See Page B -I, Sec Page 8-1 Published by RFD Publications, Inc., a private firth in no -way connected with the Department of the Navy or the U.S. Marine Corps. The appearance of advertisements Department of the Navy or the U.S. Marine Corps. Opinions expreased by publishersand in this publication, including inserts, does not constitute an endorsement of the firma, writers herein are their own and are not to be considered an official expression of the products; or services advert; led by the Department of the Navy or the U.S. Marine Corps. Page A-2 Hawaii Marine Aug. 23, 1984 a superior NCO and unlawfully confined at hard labor for six striking an NCO. He was months. sentenced to one month Officers' wvesi schedule confinement at hard labor, and PFC Charles N. Jones Jr., The Officers' Wives' Club here November: Want Palace Tour reduced to private. BSSG, was convicted during a will have a sign up coffee for and Chinese Auction. Tour of Homes. Sgt. Stuart J. Helfer, 2/3, special court-martial on Aug. 13 membership at 7 p.m. on Sept. 11, December: was convicted during a special of failing to go to his appointed at the club on the lower lanai.