Vol. 23, No. 44 Serving Marine Forces Pacific, MCB Hawaii, III Marine Expeditionary Forces, Hawaii and 1st Radio Battalion November 16, 1995 Marines render first aid to acci- Gruwlers come horn around the dent victims world. See staryan B-1 I stopped, and I did all I could to Sgt. Andrew Lynch help them," stated Vreeland, who Staff writer gave first aid by applying direct Federal surplus Four Marines gave first aid to vic- pressure to the cuts of one of the vic- tims of a morning collision between tims. foods two cars recently. Within moments, Yanez, Lanzziano Capt. Leanne Vreeland, and Marin assisted Vreeland in first The Family Service Center has Headquarters, Fleet Marine Force aid and comfort to the four women applications and coupons fOr the Pacific, GySgt. Henry Lanzziano, and took charge of the scene by keep- distribution Of Federal Surplus Marine Helicopter Training ing the crowd under control and Foods, Interested families who feel Squadron 301, SSgt. Hector Marin, directing traffic until emergency offi- they may qualify must apply at the Marine Aviation Logistical Support cials arrived, Vreeland said. FSC, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Element, and Cpl. Jesus Yanez, "A main concern was that due to the today. Please bring in your latest Headquarters Company, 3d Marines, impact of the collision, one woman 1.,eave and. Earnings Staternent to assisted four elderly women in two- was thrown between the interior of apply. For more information con- car collision on North Kalaheo the car and the back seat," said tact the FSC at 257-3665. Avenue outside the back gate of MCB Lanzziano, who only recently arrived Hawaii at approximately 7:30 a.m., to the island. "We were afraid to Oct. 31. move her because she might receive The victims, who witnesses say further injuries. received minor cuts and bruises, The woman managed to work her- were making a turn onto North self free and was checked for severe Kalaheo Ave. when they were struck injuries by Marin, a certified first All active and reserve Marines, by an oncoming car. responder with the state of Hawaii. Sailors serving with Marines,. and "Heavy damage was sustained to Marin later bandaged the head of one civilian einployees for the A/hi:line both cars," said Yanez, who was the victim using gauze from a first aid C'orps are invited to enter the second person on the scene and kit he keeps in his vehicle for emer- poster contest for the 21.st Marine Marathon. played an important part in the care gencies. of the victims by assuring them that Said Vreeland of the Marines she Contestants should submit 18 x Sgt. Jesse Faleris all was well and help was on the way. worked side-by-side with during the 24" artwork, or in that same pro- The first Marine on the scene was accident, "I think the actions of these Way back when portion, by Jan. 16, 1996. The fol- who went a long way in remind- LCpI. James A. Diggs, Headquarters Battalion, boasts of the Marines accomplish- lowing rleyric-nts nimt Vreeland, immediately gave aid Marines and comfort to the victims. ing the public what the United States ments during the Mexicali War. This was part of the recent birthday pageant. For in the poster design: the words photos see A-4. "The victims Marine Corps really stands for." more "21st Marine Corps Marathon," were all stunned when "The People's Marathon," 'For race infonnatitin call 800-RUNii:USMC," the date, "October 27, 1996" and the marathon logo. The Marine Corps emblem snaky be included in Okinawa receives LtGen. Howell, Jr. the dosigil. All entries will. be :judged and the In the brief to station officers and beginning of the day. ed the Naval Hospital Branch Clinic, winner declared by Jan. 31, 1996. MARFORPAC SNCOs, the general praised the hard "The second reason is to support you the Dental Clinic, the Family The winner will receive two round- PAO work of all Marines and Sailors. ... for me to get around a bunch of Services Center and Child trip airline tickets for travel within the OKINAWA, Japan Commander, "We are sometimes critical of our- Marines and find out how I can assist Development Center to gain a clear the continental United States. For - Marine Forces Pacific, visited here selves, each other and of the institu- you," he continued. understanding of family life here. more information, call Capt. M. F. Tuesday and Wednesday to talk to tion, and we forget how special we are The general illustrated the impor- Mrs. Howell stressed to employees Granville, at DSN 278-2225 or Marines, check training and conduct a to the nation and to the Corps. You tance of being prepared by sharing how important their work is to fami- (703) 784-2225. site visit as part of his Western Pacific are the Corps. You're what we're all an incident that occurred when he ly morale and encouraged them to tour. about. You're ready to go. You're was an officer candidate. continue their fine work. LtGen. Jefferson. D. Howell, Jr., in Marines. You should be satisfied "We had just gotten in from a long Howell, who assumed his post Sept. what he called "a tonic, a shot in the you're at this place at this time. You hump and were looking forward to get- 29, summed up his brief by saying he arm for what being a Marine is all are the examples." ting a shower. As soon as we entered couldn't be happier than he is right about," visited Marines and Sailors The Texas native emphasized two the squad bay, the staff sergeant now. "I can't express how I feel in from Marine Aircraft Group-12, reasons why he's conducting his ordered all of us to fall out for a foot words ... to properly tell you what a The base commissary will remain Combat Service Support Detachment- WESTPAC tour. locker and wall locker inspection. His tremendous honor it is to be comman- open 'during the government 36, and Marine Wing Support "The first purpose is to assist the two point was that all officers had to be der of Marine Forces Pacific. You are down. It will operate at normal Squadron-171, and had lunch with sta- Marine Expeditionary Forces, I MEF prepared for inspection at any time, so good at what you do, and you are hours, business as usual. tion Marines from Headquarters and and III MEF, and to help them be and as Marines today we must be pre- such a great team. Headquarters Squadron. He also ready to fight if needed. You should pared for inspection at any time. It's "I have been on active duty longer briefed all officers and staff non-com- never let it leave your focus. You part of carrying the title 'Marine."' than anyone in the Marine Corps, and missioned officers in the station the- should end your day feeling you're The general was accompanied on I can honestly say there has never ater. more prepared than you were at the his trip by his wife, Janel, who visit- been a finer Marine Corps." Weapon trainers........ ..... .,. ....... A-5 f _ Monitors visit Every dime cod ................A -2 Bachelor quarters to t elift ..........B -4 Cpl. Wanda Compton Staff writer RIANWOMMI are significant enough that I think it +Phase TIT New furniture, pur- Pageant A-4 Sat. Jesse Faleris will directly affect. their morale." chased from Furniture by Thurston Staff writer A team from the Enlisted Assignment MWR Offerings B-5 The test, room for this project was of Kailua, will be assembled into the Branch (MMEA) will be conducting a "Whole room concept" will enable completed Oct. 27 at A Co., 1/3, under rooms, and personnel will move back Sports briefs B-3 command visit here, Dec. 11 and 12. Marines from 1st Battalion, 3d Krenz's supervision. The remainder in. There will be presentations and briefs ... ..... ..... B-4 Marines to make use of $1,2 million of the rooms are scheduled to be ren- "By placing our purchasing Religion-.....-- for all enlisted personnel and selected dollars of new furniture, the self help ovated one deck at a time beginning request through base supply, we Editorial A-3 officers. This command visit also program and assistance from facili- Nov. 20, with the last room completed were able to purchase better quality includes personnel from Marine Forces ties maintenance to renovate the 141 'A/larch 8. Each deck will be products from civilian vendors at a Pacific, Marine Security Force, and bachelor enlisted quarters they occu- revamped by means of three one- 25 percent savings," explained Ray Inspector-Instructor Staff, Honolulu. py. week phases: Rippel, director of bachelor housing "This visit is the enlisted Marines' You can ask the Corornandin the "Whole room :.oncept," +Phase I raunri ed will vacate here, - P. opportunity to have face-to-face contact General questions via: `-m a I funds are used to completely refur- ) and all furniture will be The .five buildings in 3d Marines' with the monitors and career coun- bish one room at,..a time, histead of reaar.oved. area are merely a modest start, for or internet, selors who handle their respective replacing one type of furniture in all +Phase A "Self Help" team this program. ..kssessinents .have careers," explained GySgt. Andre of the 1,997 bachelor quarters from 1/3 will repair plaster and paint already begun for determining which BICE@CG@MCBH KBAY hee. Jeffries, visit coordinator and base "This is a luige benefit for walls, replace missing floor tiles, and barracks here are in the greatest Internet: career planner.