MWR Director spells out support Tuned Page A-8 in to home Page A-6 Station hosts Windward Triathlon Page B-1 Vol. 1H, No, 33 Published at MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Also serving let MRS, Camp WM. Smith and Marine Barracks, Hawaii. August 24, 1989 Corps After Sen. Inouye stresses six visits Station growth months fly Mel. K tiershRneck doing," said Inouye to NC() An old infantryman School Marines. "We know through stopped by the Air Station of your sacrifices (such as) away, last week to tell the Marines placing yourselves in harm's hero "thanks" for their hard way." work and dedication. reading Sen. Inouye is one of the there K. Inouye Jr., the Daniel relatively few members of senior U. S. Senator from MCCDC, Ouantico, VA. congress who have served in Hawaii and a World War II With the publication of really uniform. He enlisted in the iainiliat hero, made his first- ALMAR 127/139, Marine Army's 442d Regimental ever official visit to the Air Corps Professional Reading Combat Team in 194:1: the is no Station and 1st Ma- Program, Marines are now MEll 442d, made up of soldiers of rines Aug. 10. required to read books from Japanese descent, was to During his two-hour visit a carefully selected list of place become one of the most here, Sen. Inouye received military biographies, battle highly decorated --and must briefs on the Air Station and accounts and other warfare- bloodied -- units in Army like and related topics. Brigade on specific prob- history. lems here, Hach as the If the program is applied "We called the 442d the properly, Marines will not housing shortage, the Air home Station's commis- 'Marines of the Army," only be starting good habits, outdated sary, the of suitable recalled the Senator as he de- but will gain valuable profes- and lack child care facilities. Later, he scribed his unit's valor and sional knowledge with little tenacity. While fighting in effort. talked with NC() School at the Europe with the 442d, Sen. "1 firmly believe that Marines training pro- facility. Inouye earned is battlefield fessional reading is essential Mime Crater range Inouye the Chair commission, as well as the to the professional growth of Sen. is man of the U. S. Sena te Distinguished Service Cross, our leaders," said Gen. A.M. Appropriations Subcommit the Bronze Star and the Gray, Commandant of the He tee. Part of the reason for Purple Ikea. lost his right Marine Corps. "The Profes- to obtain arm from wounds received in sion of Arms, in particular, his visit here was information on the upcom- battle. has n profound body of ing Department knowledge which requires of Defense After talking individually budget, but he said his main with NCO School Marines at constant study if a leader is New Gator artillery reason for the visit was to Menne Crater, Sen. Inouye to remain proficient. Marines LECol. Peter S. Morosoff uled to take command Aug. San Diego, Ca.; commanding "thank those who make the was presented a coinmemora- better when they fight fight will relinquish command of 25. officer of Mike Battery, 3/12 military work...the men and smarter." lion plaque from 1st MKS I st tin., 12th Marines to Maj. Rivers was commis. women who operate the Commanding General, BGen. However, first impressions in Okinawa; served at Head- Michael Adams, the battalion sioned in June 19(19 from the system." Marines have ranged quarters Marine Corps, where R. 1.. Phillips and Air Station of many executive officer, in a change University of Maryland. "Most of us in Congress from frustrations at not he performed duties in the Commanding Officer, Col. R. of command ceremony today After completion of the Basic appreciate what you are R. Critser. having the time for reading, Training, Planning and at the Pohakuloa Training School at Quantico, Va. and Budget, Training Depart. to disbelief, and even worries Area. the Basic Artillery Officer to ment; served as the opera- about how they are going Adams will assume com- Course at Fort Sill, Okla., lie he in this area. tions and emergency action tested mand of 1/12 until the new was assigned to the 4th fin., Michael Wyly, head of section chief while assigned Col. officer, I.AC01. 111th Marines Military commanding where lie served to the National Emergency the Professional Robert W. Rivers arrives. as a fire direction officer the and Airborne Command Post, Education Branch of Rivers is tentatively silted- battery executive officer. See READING/A-3 Offut Air Force Base, Neb., Over the past 20 years of and as the 5-10P advisor to Marine Corps service, Rivers the President. SC4:4 has served in various billets, 7404 Tit Rivers is married to t to in chide: administration the former Wanda Faye Can- P Chanting prohibitions nothing to sing about officer and adjutant for Bat- non and they have a daugh- are seriously talion landing Team 2/4, and Sonic Marines and Marine units here ter, Robyn Lynn. damaging the Air Station's 'lose relationship with its the commanding officer of civilian neighbors in Realm', and are violating Air Station Headquarters Battery; a com- Morosoff will head to the regulations in the process. Sonic Marines in unit forma- pany commander for Recruit Doctrine Deployment War- tions are chanting through the nature trail in the Nieman Companies A and I) and reg- fighting Center, Quantico, Sgt. Terri Stanford it u,1un and Capt. Michael O'Hare brief Sen. area and past the Mokapu Gate into Radon, at MCRD Va. Ponds imental adjutant Inouye on the M -203. These runs are prohibited on the nature trails and patrol roads, according to Station Provost Marshal, Lteol. 1. Wintersteen. Further, chanting is prohibited within 300 meters of the Mokapu Gate, and is also prohibited near or in any housing area. Individuals and leaders violating these prohibitions are subject to disciplinary action for violation of Air Station Order 6100.5. Navy Relief now open all week The Navy Relief Office is N1,011 to be fully operational again, thanks to a number of new volunteers who are donating time and energy to help take care of their own. Beginning in September, the office will be open five days. a-week from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cases are handled by appointment or walk-in basis, with emergency leave and appointments handled first. Almost an of the staff at Navy Relief are trained volunteers who handle a. variety of services and eases on a profes- sional and confidential level. The Air Station branch is one of the busiest branches in the society, seeing an average of 7-10 cases per day. If possible, people needing assistance from Navy Relief should make an appointment in advance. For more information call 254-1327, USO opens Waikiki lounge uso Bowan recently opened a family and community center Al Fort DeRussy, with pool and ping -pang tables, a game room and refreshments available to military people and their The I1SO is located in Maluhia Mall, with easy Recess from Kalrikana Avenue and plenty of parking. The hours of operation are from noon to midnight seven-days-pee- week. Va044448e Hook-up IWO? linsSmS Family NNW" s Osseo A4 TIM% 5-2 VA, a in Ka np,,he Bay. (See story A-4) Os II Mow A-7 A search and rescue team loin to practice MP& e//',AriAnAreamie*, Miguel 24, 1989 A-2 HAWAII MARINE daddies back:' as bus loads "There is no place like of MI1611114 swarmed the home,"said one Marine. waiting area to meet their Charlie Battery 1/12, who families. also just completed a six- month stay on Okinawa, Welcome home "I've been waiting here at returned Monday morning. the hangers since 5 a.m. this morning," said Donna Bar- Along with all the joy, was Gunfighters return ton, wife of Sgt. Robert a degree of sorrow etched on ,0-130 the faces if some of the Story and photos Medium Ilelicopter Squadron' Barton of IIMM-265. by Cpl. Reginald M. Cole 265 stepped off the buses, returning Marines. The they were greeted with flow- Although there were Ma- solemn Marines remembered Anticipation mounted on ers, leis, balloons and a rines who didn't have fami- the IS Marines and one Navy the morning of Aug. Ili as "whole lotto" hugs and kisses. lies waiting, they still ex- corpsman from IIMM-265 anxious wives awaited the Some of the children were pressed their gratitude of and 2/3 that died in the CH- return of their husbands from shouting "we want our coming hack to Hawaii. 46 helicopter crash May :10. II Rix-month unit deployment to Okinawa. An the men from 2nd Bit HOME TO STA 'led Marines, and Marine A sign welcomes Surveillance and Target Acquisition Platoon Outstanding Service The MEB's Com General, EIGen.R Phillips, and Chief: Col. John 6. Ale)tis were out and about 1.40 awarding Marines for outstanding work., Leroy J. Knowles tioti receives a Navy AohieV mont Medal (NAM), for h hard work at BSSQ -1. Delbert B. Millhollen (above) of Alpha Co., 3 Landing Support En,, re calves his NAM for Note tributlons. Col. AlexIK (left) offers his congra lions. A hug ... 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