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HAWAII MARINE gal, 13, No. 36 Flash: rWomen outstanding contributions to be highlighted by DoD If you know of any women - military, civilian members of DoD or rives of servicemembers - have made significant ibutions to DoD or the local iunity, the Joint Public Ts Office is looking for Return to paradh them. (CODE IIDS-5) A 747 jet soares before the t The Department of Defense is backdrop prior to landing at preparing a booklet to help Station Aug. 31 (above). Approxi- accurately portray the mately 1,400 Marines return here contributions women have made after 2I/2 weeks in the desert heat of to DoD. To help put this booklet Twentynine Palms, Calif. The together, all branches of the Marines, from 2/3; 1/12; HO Co, 3d Marines; Det., Co. A, 3dAAVBn; Armed Forces are being asked for BSSG; Co. A, 3d ReconBn; their nominations. CommSptCo; and MAG-2 4, participated in a Combined Arms Nominations should be Exercise working with nearly 3,600 submitted to unit/agency's other Marines in combat readiness administrative offices who will, in tests. They returned to Hawaii in turn, submit them to 4-PAO' for military and civilian aircraft. (Photos consolidation and forwarding to by Cpl T.J. Clark) HQMC. The deadline for submissions to JPAO is Monday r. by 4:30 p.m. Armed Forces Voters Week declared Sefretary of Defense Caspar this year. and supervisors should empha- military unit voting office or U.S. For more information at MCAS Weinberger has designated the Absentee ballot request figures size the importance of participat- Embassy or consulate worldwide. Kaneohe/1st Marine Biigade, call week of Sept. 10 as Armed Forces so far this election year are very ing in the election process. Every If answers to questions on Voters Week. encouraging, according to Federal effort should be made to ensure absentee voting are not available MGySgt G.E. Hijar, Public Affairs In his message to members of Voting Assistance Program that members of the military and at the local level, contact the Chief, at 257-2170/2178/2179. At the U.S. Armed Forces and officials. The FVAP works with their eligible family members Director, Federal Voting employees of the Department of state and local election officials to have the opportunity to register Assistance Program, Room Camp Smith, call MSgt F. Segreto Defense, Secretary Weinberger eliminate some of the difficulties and vote. 1B457, Pentagon, Washington, at 477-6824 or PAX-621. expressed delight with reports in voting absentee. D.C. 20301 or call autovon 224 - showing a significant increase in During Armed Force", Voter* Voting information and 4428/4960 or commercial (202) mitttery voting in the prinverte* Week, 'corn man tiers, managers aesintanee is available at any 694-492a/4960. National Hispanic Heritage Week MCAS Marines share opinions Story and photos by 2ndl,t Maria Orawczyk, ground support special, reminding me of my family and my different Spanish/Mexican dishes that are a Sgt Theresa Anthony equipment officer; H&MS-24, was born in El culture," said Aguilar. part of the Hispanic culture. MSgt Frank Salvador and moved to the United States when WO-1 June Karp, assistant plans officer, 1st Marquez, logistics chief, let Radio Bn., shares "Every culture has something that should be she was five. "The week celebrating the some of his heritage throughout the year by preserved and shared," Hispanic people are a Radio lin., believes the said SSgt Trinidad dominant culture in the Chicago area where I Hispanic heritage is a good idea, although she occasionally preparing tacos and enchiladas Rodriguez, platoon sergeant, BSSG. grew up," said Orawczyk: "Recently, the city would like to see all nationalities recognized. for his troops, while MSgt Guillermo Juare, began changing the roadway and subway signs maintenance management chief, BSSG, takes to read bilingually. National Hispanic Week advantage of the occasion to make his favorite credits our people with being a significant dish, Chile Relleno. culture in the Nation. In the same way, the bilingual signs recognize the Hispanic community within the city. It's a step in the right direction," she added. SSgt Trinidad Rodriguez WO-1 June Karp National Hispanic Heritage Week will be Sgt Alberto Gloria, assistant work center celebrated Sept. 9-16 T-58 Shop, H&MS-24, also believes this year, and will be a supervisor, MSgt week set aside to recognize one of our Nation's there should be a week set aside Frank Marquez many ethnic groups by showing appreciation commemorating the many different cultures in for their contributions, and taking part in the our nation. "By recognizing only certain The Station library will display a collection of celebration of "A Part of America's groups, we may be creating harriers among the Hispanic books, magazines and artwork. Excellence." MSgt Guillermo Juare races," said Gloria. "The broad minded person Special menus of Hispanic cuisine will be is enlightened and takes the chance to learn served at different times throughout the week, Here at the Air Station the Hispanic Marines LCpl Miguel Aguilar, an auto mechanic with about our culture, but highlighting only a few of beginning with Anderson Hall, the evening of are proud of their heritage, and just as BSSG, remembers celebrating his heritage w ith the cultures may tend to increase negative Sept. 9. The Enlisted Club, Staff NCO Club, and important to them is the fact that they are dances and parades at his home in Idaho. feelings," he added. Officer Club also will have special dishes at Americana, united with many nationalities. "Even without the parties here, the week is The week wouldn't be complete without the different times in the week. VJ Day, Hero Street, New Section In terservice Golf and Hispanics in "Island Championship defense of their country Happenings" Concludes Sec Page A-4 See Page 8-4 See Page B-1 Kids are back in school. Please drive extra carefully!! 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 arms, writers herein are their own and are not to he considered an official expression of the products or services advertised by the Department of the Navy or the U.S. Marine Corps. 6, 1984 Page A-2 Hawaii Marine Sept. At a glance AV-8B has BMI engine nozzles. up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. material with BMI will he made Warrant Officer Board The first flight of the the first into Harrier II parts during this reconnaissance Hornet paves the McDonnell Douglas Corpora- Parts produced with BMI "We are probably in the world to use BMI year. By 1986, McDonnell The 1984 Warrant Officer way for further testing in tion has begun the first large- previously had been made of company Promotion Board will convene of carbon fiber epoxy composite in aircraft production," said Ray Douglas projects its BMI conjunction with Naval Air Test scale production either carbon for II Sept. 13. aircraft parts using a Carbon Juergens, branch chief technolo- requirements the Harrier Center Patuxent River, Md. composite material or titanium. triple. Eligible Marines can send new, advanced heat-resistant stronger than gy for McDonnell Douglas. "BMI will nearly The F/A-18 strike fighter, built epoxy parts are About 27 percent of the Harrier letters to the selection board resin. titanium, but that strength is the wave of the future in higher by McDonnell Aircraft, is in II is made of composite material. before the convening date. operational service Called bismaleimide, or BMI, diminishes at temperatures temperature usage, and we with the have this material in Composites with BMI can be Correspondence should be sent Navy and Marine Corps and with the material is used in 35 parts above 250 degrees Fahrenheit. already to: The President of the 1984 and six assemblies in the AV-8B BMI resists higher tempera- volume production." produced with the same the Canadian Forces. U.S. forces Douglas introduced autoclaves, cutters, trimmers and Warrant Officer Promotion plan to 1,366 Hornets Harrier II. The parts made with tures than the epoxy it replaces, McDonnell acquire and in its Harrier II parts in material handling devices used Board, Headquarters, U.S. have taken on BMI are located near such heat giving BMI carbon composites BMI delivery more than 10,000 of for carbon epoxy composites. Marine Corps (Code MMPR-1), 150. sources as exhaust ducts and greater strength than titanium, 1982 Just over pounds Washington, D.C. 20380. Letters may include correspondence from an individual concerning the We'd Like To eligible person. Introduce You to For 162/84. LADIES! details see Al Mar CAI( & dELI Uniform requirements SUN LOVERS, SAILORS RACQUETBAL for SNCOs and officers AND BEACH-GOERS: Easy to Learn, Fun to Play Baskets with Good, According to a memorandum Fill Your Coolers and Picnic sent by the station's command- Wholesome Foods From HARRY'S- Over 30 "Hand-Built" ing officer, all SNCOs and Sandwiches, Burgers, and Subs to Choose From; officers assigned to the Air Plus Salads, Soups and The Finest Home-Baked RACQUETBALL Station must wear the summer Cheesecakes This Side of the Pali! LESSONS 5 for $25.00 service of the "C" as the uniform Open Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. till 8 p.m. day except for field/range duty or Daily -9 am-9 pm MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED Let HARRY'S pack THE LUNCH RACQUETS & BALLS FURNISHED flig,he operati ,ns, where the for your Day in the Sun! camouflage utility uniform or Aikahi SUPERVISED PLAYROOM flight suit is more appropriate.