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HAWAII MARINE Taking the time to talk with "his" Marines was a major goal for the Commandant during his visit here. CMC reactivates HMM-364 during visit to Hawaii The Commendant of the presented the unit's colors to youngest sailors, here, Master cost of, #ving and cultural Marine Corps, Gen. P.X. LtCol. T.W. Holden, the Chief Furman R. Watt and Kelley, Visited the Air Station, squadron's CO. Fireman Apprentice Bobbi D. Oct. 12, and participated in a Commodore J.S. Cassells, Davis. wide-range of troop-oriented medical officer of the Marine Additionally, Mrs. P.X. HMM-364 activities, Cps, also accompanied the Kelley, Mrs. C.G. Cooper, Mrs. by Sgt. Christopher Wood AccoMpanied by the ancient. Cassella,tatited- -O.K. Steele, and Mrs. C.D. Sergeant Major of the Marine itlrigade medical Wein* Robinson attended a presenta- The Commandant of the Corps, Robert E. Cleary, the and corpsmen, and was the tion by the Family Service Marine Corps, Gen. P.X. Commandant discussed reviewing officer for the Navy Center at Kansas Tower. Kelley, officially reactivated current Marine Corps issues in Day Parade held at Dewey Representatives of Navy Marine Medium Helicopter sessions with junior enlisted Square last Friday. Relief, Red Cross and FSC's Squadron 364 during his visit NCOs, staff NCO5 and The traditional Navy cake- Outreach presented their here, Oct. 12, when he officers. cutting ceremony ended with programs in relation to the presented the unit's colors to The Commandant also Cassells presenting the first unique aspects of duty in reactivated HMM-364 when he piece of cake to the oldest and Hawaii, such as isolation, high Cont. on Page A-3 LtCol. T.W. Holden receives HMM-364's colors from Gen. P.X. Kelley, Commandant of the Marine Corps, during a reactivation ceremony here. See story on Page A -3. VUP "WE WAS, SWITcH ON CFC contributions "All Stop-Energy Waste" is participate. Through awareness and Hawaiian Electric Company the theme for the 7th Annual Although the. Navy and education, energy efficiency at the Main Exchange Oct. 23 continue to grow Department of the Navy Marine Corps energy manage- can remain a high priority and a poster contest by the Energy Awareness Week, Oct. ment programs have im- item for military and civilian Mokapu School students. The fourth week of the Honolulu Area Combined Federal 22-28. proved, according to a recent personnel, providing low cost For more information on Campaign ended with approximately $128,000 donated by Energy Awareness Week message from the Secretary of opportunities for saving energy awareness call Mr. Bill Ilawaii Marines. 1984 is an event in which the Navy, more achievements energy. Buck at 257-3319. This year donors may specify any human health and military personnel, civilian in energy savings can be The Air Station will observe welfare charity as benefactor, or contribute to the general employees and the Navy/ realized through individual Energy Awareness Week with CFC fund. The annual fund drive ends Nov. I. Marine community can efforts. an Energy Saving display by Although no official monetary goals were set for this year's drive, most units are striving to contact 100 percent of its members. The chart shows the percentage for the number of people contacted, not the number who have contributed. Civilian-Military Percent Fun Day slated Unit Contacted Amount A Civilian-Military Fun Day is being held Sunday at the 11 to 11:30 a.m. Martial arts demonstration 83.4 $18,756 - Camp Smith Kailua Recreation Center from 10. a.m. to 4 p.m., and 11 to 11:95 a.m. Hawaiian Music - Ka'eo 90.6 - Marine Barracks $8,461 'everyone is invited to attend. There is no charge for Noon to 12:45 Rock music - Red to White MCAS Kaneohe Bay 52.9 $29,579 - admission. 1-'to 1:45 p.m. - Western music - JI. Country Band IstRadBn 91 $10,106 The event, planned to create better understanding between 2 to 2:30 p.m. - Bikini contest BSSG 100 $8,418 the civilian and military communities, will feature team 2:30 to 3 p.m. Awards 99 $1,870 - CommSptCo competition on a modified obstacle course; Hawaiian, rock 3 to 3:45 p.m. - Hawaiian music - Kamalamalama HqCoBde 22.2 $1,662 and country and western music; a martial arts demonstra- The Rec Center is located on Kainalu Rd., between Kailua MAG-24 100 ' $31,036 tion; a bikini contest; and refreshments. Intermediate School and the Fire Station on Kuulei Road. 3d Marines 25.4 $18,503 Teams competing on the obstacle course will consist of When exiting the Air Station through the Mokapu Gate, turn three civilians and three military persons. Some teams still left at North Kalahea, and proceed down Kalaheo to the first For more information on the CFC drive, call lstLt. need military members, and you can compete by calling Bill light at Kuulei Rd. and turn right on Kuulei. Turn left onto Edwards, Camp Smith, at 477-6331; CWO.3 Johnson Jr., Buck at 257-3319. Prizes will be awarded to each participant. Kainalu Street at the first light. Marine Barracks Hawaii, at 474-9242; Maj. War lick, MCAS, Bus transportation will be available from the Main If exiting the Air Station through the H-3 Gate, turn onto at 257-3500; and Maj. Diviney, 1st Marine Brigade, at 257- Exchange to the Kailua Rec Center every hour on the hour Kaneohe Bay Drive, towards Kailua, and proceed through 2528. from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Mokapu Boulevard/Kaneohe Bay Drive intersection. Schedule of events Continue down Kalaheo and follow the same directions from 10 a.m. - Opening ceremony the Mokapu Gate. Parking should be available in the Rec 10:30 a.m. -- Field events Center parking lots. 10:30 to 11 11.m. - Ken Snyder For more information call Bill Buck at 257-3319. Published by RFD Publications, Inc., a private firm 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 expressed by publishers and in this publication, including inserts, does not constitute an endorsement of the firms, writers herein are their own and are not to be considered an official expression of the products or services advertised by the Department of the Navy or the U.S. Marine Corps. - HAWAII MARINE Oct. 111, 984 What's inside , MCCRES Tests Stability was the subject Upcoming mission changes The general also discussed sense of isolation," the general BGen. Steel said. "But we must 12 A-1, was one of the topics discussed trends he's noticed in the commented. understand that we are part of 4- 'B' 1/ by BGen. O.K. Steele, Marine Corps. According to the operating forces and are 11° Commanding General, 1st BGen. Steele, the officers corps General Steele encouraged frequently instruments when Marine Brigade, who was the has never been more solid than the women to take the lead in there's a crisis in the world." ) A B-1 guest speaker for the OWC what it is today. "It's no stabilizing family affairs. "I In closing, the general urged HMH-262 luncheon held at Kaneohe Bay accident that four cabinet don't want to sound like an the wives to be good listeners, Yacht Club. members in this administra- alarmist, because I'm not. I'm establish solid relationships "Next month, BLT 2/3, trion are former Marines," probably more optimistic long before a deployment, MSSG-31 and HMM-262 will said the general. about the status of our defense exchange ideas and get embark on a 51/2-month The enlisted ranks have posture and foreign relations involved with activities while Pay raise chart A-7 deployment, which will mark made the most dramatic than I've been in years," husbands are away. the last cycle in a five-year changes the last few years, operational commitment of the according to the general. "For 31st Marine Amphibious Unit. example, 10 years ago the drug wr This change is dictated by problem affected 50-55 percent Comm SptCo operational commitments," of the enlisted and only 50 said the general. Starting next percent of the enlisted were 000PS!! at work A-14 March, units for the MAU will high school graduates." be furnished by installations Today, 95 percent of the located in southern California. enlisted personnel are high Right info, wrong place The change will also improve school graduates; drug use, as members, but it fag the quality of family life for indicated by urinalysis tests, is In an article published in the isn't in brigade Marines by drastically approximately 4-5 percent. Of Hawaii Marine last week, it conjunction with the family A-13 reducing deployed time. 9,000 Marines on Station, only was reported that Trans World member leave fare. World - and play "We have been furnishing 14 are UA or deserters. "The Airlines joined more than a Airways offers discounts of these forces based on the good guys are winning out," dozen airlines in offering a 50 about 50 percent. strength of three battalions," said the general. percent leave discount fare to Even though the family said the general. That was the Another trend noted was the all military family members. member leave fare isn't reason for the quick turn- increase in married Marines. is available in Hawaii, the Youth football Although the information program helps cut the cost elt ,.., around time. Units from "This is a blessing in that it of correct, none of the airlines travel on the mainland.