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Service Waverider Red Cross volunteers All-Marine surfer perform myriad challenges Oahu's functions See Page thunderous tubes Story on Page A-5 See Page B-4 A-9 HAWAII MARINE Voluntary payment for delivery 10 MCAS I sing/81 per four-week period. ,. 13 NO. 21 KANEOHE BAY. HAViAll, MAY 23, 1984 TWENTY-FOUR PAGFs:i Vietnam Unknown Serviceman begins final journe. by Sgt. Chuck Jenks More than 47,000 Americans were killed during the Vietnam War; 150,000 more were wounded; and nearly 2,500 are still unaccounted for. May 17, 11 years after the last American was evacuated from Saigon, yet another of our nation's sons came home -a hero. In solemn ceremonies held pierside at Pearl Harbor, the remains of the officially designated "Vietnam Unknown Serviceman" began an 11-day journey which will end with interment in the Tombs of the Unknown at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. As the emotional funeral dirge began, a traditional black hearse and representatives of each service escorted the flag-draped casket to the center of the ceremonial arena. The Fleet Marine Force, Pacific Band led a procession of honor platoons from each branch of the Armed Forces, including the Coast Guard, onto the ceremonial parade deck. A deafening hush fell over the crowd as the band struck the final note to a selection of music that CEREMONY FOR THE UNKNOWN - An Harbor. This ceremony marked the beginning paid tribute to all those who are honor guard of servicemen from all of the of a journey that will span the states and end among the missing from the war armed forces gently places the casket holding Memorial Day when the remains will be years of Vietnam. the remains of the Vietnam Unknown interred in the Tombs of the Unknown at A Navy chaplain delivered an Serviceman on a cart to begin ceremonies the Vietnam Unknown Serviceman. (Photo by invocation after which Admiral honoring this fallen hero, May 17, at Pearl Sgt. Chuck Jenks) Sylvester R. Foley, commander-in- chief of the Pacific Fleet spoke to t la ..,e- assembled. ' "Today we gather here to Squad winners deSignate an unknown American Super serviceman of the Vietnam War era," said the white-uniformed Naval officer. "In starting this hero on his final journey, we are FOR A COMRADE SgtMaj. Allen J. Kellogg, participating in an event of SALUTE - They sergeant major for Marine Barracks, Hawaii and recipient of the did it again! importance, not only to national Medal of Honor for gallantry in Vietnam, salutes the remains of Americans generally, but Serviceman. (Photo by Sgt. Chuck Jenks) Gen. Paul X. Kelley, Com- who participated in the presented by John F. Lehman Jr., specifically to Vietnam veterans the Vietnam Unknown mandant of the Marine Corps, competition. Second place honors Secretary of the Navy, to the 1st - many of whom witness this recently congratulated Marines went to 1st Squad, Co. G, 2nd Bn., Marine Brigade Marines for ceremony today. For many, the that who participated in the Annual 9th Marines, representing 5th hardened Vietnam veterans as struggles for freedom - and retention until the 1985 war is not over. There are families rededicate our Rifle Squad Combat Competition Marines, led by Sgt. Jeffrey L. well as those of family members we, the living, will competition. Each member also for whom the uncertainty and the the to the cause for which this held May 8-15 at Quantico, Va. Brown. The Third place squad is who had been invited to lives received a gold Rifle Squad anguish will continue until there unknown patriot gave ... all that "It is my pleasure to announce let Squad, 2nd Plt,, Co. I., 3d Bn., Competition resolution ceremony. Badge which is has been satisfactory of he had to give ... his life." that this year's First place sqUad 7th Marines led by Sgt. Robert G. authorized for wear on their the fate of those Americans still "As we say fares ell," concluded is 3d Squad, 1st Platoon, Ensley. uniform. missing." Adm. Foley, "Let us vow that this As Adm. Foley finished his Company I, 3d Battalion; 3d As Adm. Foley continued, this man's death, symbolic of all who oration, the hand broke into the Marines, led by Sgt. Dennis D. A parade was conducted at This is the third consecutive anguish of which he spoke was have died or are still missing in "Star Spangled Banner" lifting Benson," announced the Marine Barracks, Washington, year that Brigade-based Marines manifest in the faces of many of Southeast Asia, will serve to hearts throughout the audience. commandant. D.C., on May 18, honoring the have won the competition. Story the men and women present. strengthen our resolve and The commandant went on to list participants. The Marine Corps and photos will follow in an Tears glistened in the eyes of determination to continue the Cont. on Page A-4 and congratulate other .Marines Squad Competition Trophy was upcoming Hawaii Marine issue. Military Spouse Day recognized EDITOR'S NOTE: The parents and homemakers, they The sacrifices are many, the maturity and understanding go a following is a Presidential preserve the cornerstone of our rewards are few - but the military long way." Proclamation made by nation's strength - the American spouse goes on with an undaunted The Georgia native, called President Reagan in recogni- Family. smile and can-do attitude that 'Peaches' by her friends, is tion of Military Spouse Day. "Now, therefore, I, Ronald prompted President Reagan to married to IstSgt. Carl Strouble, The "Since the early days of the Reagan, President of the United proclaim May 23 as Military of 1st Radio Battalion. pair Continental Army, the wives of States of America, do hereby Spouse Day, a day of gratitude for have been Married for about three our servicemen have made proclaim May 23 as Military those loved ones who, through the years. ball unselfish contributions to the Spouse Day, in recognition of the years, have ironed our uniforms, "We met at a Mitrine Corps spirit and well-being of their profound importance of spouse packed our seabags, given blood, in El Toro, I was dancing and he fighting men and the general commitment to the readiness and and some ... making the ultimate was night manager," said Lavon. welfare of their communities. well-being of service members on sacrifice for their country. "We both had orders to Okinawa some time "Throughout the years, as active duty, in the National Guard When the call to duty resounds so we planned to spend numbers of our married men and and reserve, and to the security of throughout the military commun- together there." women in uniform have grown our nation," ity, the spouses must forget their During their stay on Okinawa, and as their military missions endeavors and aspirations for the the Stroubles attended college and Story and photos an made plans for their upcoming have become more complex and by Cpl. Pat Lewandowski time being, to re-construct dispersed, their spousea have uprooted family or to become a wedding. orders out of made countless personal The Marines and families 'superinom' to her children - "We both received I broke my leg roller- sacrifices to support the armed aboard the Air Station have their explaining to them that daddy Okinawa but forces. In many instances, they own story to tell, one of sacrifice won't be home fora while. skating and was put on medical said subordinated their personal and and separation. Many wives and hold for nine months," What makes these angels of Os really enjoyed professional aspirations to the children have waited countless Lavon. "Both of mercy stay? Patriotism? Love of sorry to leave. greater benefit of the service to see 'their' Marine, who has Okinawa, we were days military life? Not really. Just the at the family. Responding to the call of blazed trails from Okinawa to Since we weren't married knowledge that they are needed by orders to duty, they frequently endured Beirut. time, we received their mate. Love indeed conquers different duty stations. I went to long periods of separation or have The 1st Marine Brigade all even the rigors of a military to the - Hawaii and he went to Camp left familiar surroundings and routinely deploys units career. friends to re-establish their homes Western Pacific for six months, Lejeune." in Georgia, the in distant places. There they have creating a void in families that "Being a Marine and marrying After marrying prepared themselves for become ambassadors abroad. only a military spouse can fill. A a Marine has been a great experi- Stroublos BYE, HONEY Cpl. John Barile, istRadto Be., leaves his wife, that was to last a - "As volunteers, man or woman who chases to ence for me," said Lavon Strouble, a separation as he goes to work. Krim,. makes John's lunch every day military were finally united in Kristl, spouses have provided exemplary a Marine, also symbolically a staff sergeant with nine years year. They cantmies, keeping him squared away. The support marry to and irons his service and leadership in Marries the Corps. The under. in the Marine Corps. "He has Hawaii after countless requests given to military members by their spouses is Invaluable to this Headquarters, Marine Corps. President Reagan recagnised the educational, community, recrea- standingand enthusiasm of a wife put up with me just as we have country's defense. a is with the Corps. It takes two spouses by proclaiming May 25 as 'Military tional, religious, social and or husband marrLd to Marine put up contribution of cultural And as the most treasured of all things.