MIA Investigations Stepped up Briefs CIA Recent Live-Sighting Report Leads to First U.S
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3/3 helps students get their feet wet/A-4 Feature. [Cover-30 basketball season kicks-off/B-1 Sports HAWAII Vol. 21, NO. 18 Saving MCAS Kaneohe Bay,rive 1st MEB, Camp H.M. Smith and Marina Barracks May 14,1992 maNSVS MIA investigations stepped up Briefs CIA recent live-sighting report leads to first U.S. A recent unprecedented live- still limited and controlled by Comm Marines: sighting report of an American Vietnamese officials and the "no-notice" inspection of a Vietnamese prison prisoner-of-war still being held report of the POW sighting was Relief in sight in a prison south of Hanoi led not confirmed. and Laos. been accounted for. BGen. to a "no-notice" inspection of The JTF-FA has also been During the next eight years, By Cpl. Poznar Smith Military officials from the Needham is the commander of the facility by four U.S. sena- able to begin and increase the Marine Corps plans to Joint Task Force Full Account- the JTF-FA. tors, according to BGen. investigative operations in spend $300 million to purchase CAMP H.M. SMITH, Ha- ing outlined their operations and "We still have no reason to Needham. Cambodia and Laos. JTF-FA 24,000 new radios that will waii, May 8 - The organiza- organization in a press confer- believe that anyone is still alive The no-notice inspection was operations in Cambodia started end many of the daily woes tion tasked with investigating ence and briefing here. in any of these three countries," the first of its kind and the first in late February with U.S. experienced by communication reports of Ameri- BGen. Needham said. "But we official U.S. inspection of a military helicopters from Schof- age-old all cases and The main priority of the task Marines. The AN/ can servicemembers listed as force, Army BGen. Thomas can't preclude this ... every live- Vietnamese prison facility. It's ield Barracks, Hawaii being used VRC-12 gear will finally be missing in action and unac- Needham said, continues to be sighting report has to be checked an example of the recent gains in the operations. There are no replaced by SINCGARS, a new counted for in Southeast Asia investigating and resolving out." in cooperation and improved operations right now in Laos, model that can withstand both stepped-up its efforts in re- There are around 135 discrep- relations between the United but BGen. Needham said per- cold, is much has "discrepancy cases" where U.S. heat and lighter sponse to increased access and servicemembers were last known ancy cases in Vietnam, he said, States and Vietnam, said BGen. mission from the Lao govern- in weight and features several the govern- has the highest pri- Needham. However, the inspec- ment has just been granted for other upgrades. cooperation from to be alive and most likely and each ments of Vietnam, Cambodia captured, and who have never ority. tion of the prison facility was See MIA, A-8 Annual essay contest slated K-Bay unveils The U.S. Naval Institute will award cash prizes of $1,000, $750 and $500 to the authors of the three winning essays corrosion hangar in its annual Marine Corps essay contest. The institute spent. created this contest to 10 years in the "This is an important envi- encourage discussion on ronmental step," explained current issues and new making, facility MAG-24 Commander Col. Mi- directions for the Corps. chael A. Hough during the Essays must be postmarked presents a win- ribbon cutting ceremony May 8. no later than June 1, must be "We've got to protect our envi- original and no longer than win situation ronment because it's all we've 3,000 words. Entries should got and this facility will play be directed to: Editor-in-Chief, an important role, not only in Proceedings (USMC Contest), By Sgt. Jason Erickson local environmental manage- U.S. Naval Institute, 118 ment, but to set the example." During opening remarks, the Maryland Avenue, Annapolis, It has taken 10 years, but MD 21402-5035. Notification narrator explained that "in this May 8 marked the completion time of diminishing forces letters to the winners will be of a corrosion control facility and sent on or about Aug. 1. budget - cutting measures," here that surpasses all others in having this facility, especially the Corps. because of the accelerated cor- The Corrosion Control Han- rosiveness of the Hawaiian 30,000 join in gar will be used to paint both environment, "will save great fixed- and rotory-wing aircraft, sums of scarce Marine Corps Ocean Venture as well as ground vehicles and dollars for many years to come." More than 30,000 Army, other equipment within the 1st Instead of having to ferry Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, MEB and MCAS. It features aircraft in need of corrosion National Guard and Marine not only state-of-the-art equip- control to the mainland for Corps personnel have joined ment for painting, but also upkeep, which becomes both forces for Ocean Venture '92 boasts a high-tech environ- costly and debilitating to the along the southeastern coast mental protection air-circulation units, the work will now be done during this month. It is system to manage the toxic right here by members of that conducted by the U.S. Atlantic elements in painting materials. unit. Command. and most of the This came at a cost of $7.2 It was first planned for in exercise will take place at million. Given the long-term 1982, because of the corrosive Camp Lejeune and other savings potential, officials here environment here, and soon locations in North Carolina. are convinced this is money well See Hangar, A-8 The exercise will include infantry, air, amphibious, parachute, helicopter and travelers on equal ground. The special operations as well as Airlines new fare system offers about a maritime prepositioning 38 percent discount for the deployment and all of the respond to general public, but actually logistical requirements needed increases the military ticket price to support them. Marines of pressure by about 12 percent. II MEF are participating. Further price reductions on Joint Public Affairs top of the 38 percent can be Commissary expected if travelers book in Pressure from service leaders advance by seven to 21. days. closes May 25 has paid off in the struggle to Airlines argue that servicemem- The Commissary will close convince major airlines to rein- hers can take advantage of these Memorial Day, May 25, but state their military fares. Some super -saver rates to get even will reopen May 26 from 11 airlines have begun to rees- bigger savings than before. a.m. to 5 p.m. For any tablish discounts to servicemem- "But the military (customers) question contact Harlan hers who need to travel on short can't base their leave that way," Kurisu at 257-2612. notice. said Chuck Driver general manager for Omega World Sgt. Pout Sebnekter According to an article in the Travel in North Carolina. "It May 11 Navy Times, USAir is often very difficult for them Relief for Dropping in will now offer special military to know in advance when they fares at 25 percent below the Two Jumpers prepare to land In Schofield Barracks' East Range. The Jumpers lowered their combat can travel." This means they Pinatubo standard coach price for "some" can't use the super -saver op- ulpment while about 200 feet off the ground. When they exited the aircraft, their ALICE packs were of its routes. victims sought rapped to their harness lust below their resent. parachute. They lower their equipment in order to tions and end up paying more than they used to. The International Filipino uce the chance of Injury upon landing. See Page A-3 for more photos. This change comes after a Society of Hawaii is seeking decision only three weeks ago donations of clothes from by most major airlines to cancel Marines, sailors and civilians military fares as part of an MSG to help victims of last year's overall price restructuring. Mount Pinatubo volcano Community board matures Military fares were traditionally eruption. This non-profit half-priced coach tickets, were requirements organization will distribute community that interacts so come to the meeting to address fully refundable and required these and other donations to By Sgt. Jason Erickson frequently with the Station concerns of the community right no advance booking. altered villages most heavilly hit by community. there. This was not part of the the disaster. Clothing After four months and three original plan, but Deaver is very United Airlines has an- The Neighborhood Quality of public meetings, the board has pleased that it is happening. nounced it will keep military Marine Corps News Service donations will be accepted Life Board is beginning to May 30 and 31 at the Station continually matured, according For instance, during the last furlough fares in effect, but only Chapel. branch out into the community. to Vice Chairman Matt Deaver. meeting, the Facilities mainte- on routes where it must compete Its influence, while anchored in Deaver explained that several nance officer showed up, and with airlines that still have HQMC, Washington D.C. - the monthly public meetings of the suggestions brought up when a community member -Two temporary policy waiv- reduced rates. Meanwhile, ers, effective immediately, will held the last Thursday of each to the board have been resolved suggested putting up a fence Continental and Trans World month, is beginning to spread positively and several more are along the drainage ditch near allow more Marines to volun- Airlines never cancelled their Security Guard to other parte of this commu- in the works.