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Vol. 22 No. 19 Serving Marine Forces Pacific, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, 1st MEB, Marine Barracks Hawaii and 1st Radio Battalion May 12, 1994 Australians invade Hawaii for annual exchange Sgt. Paul Schneider Military Spouse Appreciation Day has traditionally been celebrated The scout swimmers emerged slowly on the second Friday in May. The from the water and tried to blend into military spouse is a vital member the dark night. Reconnaissance of the Marine Corps family, and personnel were already ashore to this day has been set aside to show provide last minute intelligence. grateful appreciation for the many While the majority of the scout contributions they make to the swimmers quickly secured Hale Rua Corps and within our communities. Beach and marked the landing site for In recognition of the unique the main Australian raid force, two talents and commitment of our scout swimmers slipped back into the spouses, all military spouses are water and swam out to guide the raid invited to enjoy lunch at a discount force past the reef located in front of Friday at their respective Officer or the landing site Staff NCO Clubs, and at Anderson The Zodiac boats carrying the raid Hall for sergeants and below aboard force moved silently into position and, Marine CorPs Base Hawaii, with the help of the scout swimmers, Kaneohe Bay and Camp Smith. made their final run to the beach. The spouses are invited to have As soon as the boats were beached, lunch between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m, the raid force swiftly took up position, at any of the MWR Food and around the beach and prepared to Hospitality locations and save half execute their mission - to destroy price on any one food item. These three key buildings in an enemy include the Camp Smith locations Sgl Pool Schnelder compound. Terrace View Restaurant and the With the raid force at the edge of water and move up onto Hale Koa Beach during rehearsals for a snack bar, Marine Barracks Snack Raid - Australian scout swimmers emerge from the the compound, the first shots awoke Bar, the K-Bay Inn, La Deli, Wiki raid the Australians conducted on former NOSC compound May 5. The raid was part of a month-long exchange See Raid, A-6 Wiki, Flightline Snack Bar, the between the Australian Army and the Marine Corps. Bowling Center Snack Bar and the 19th Puka. Discounts will also be offered at Local businesses sponsor annual Hawaii Military Week the Marine Corps Exchange and at MWR Recreation Facilities. of the military's economic and social contributions MCX will offer specials throughout Week promotes community awareness the store. .111111111Mla to the nerve center of national defense CPAO Hawaii, both economically and as donate thousands of dollars good citizens. And it gives military charities and hundreds of volunteer in the Pacific. This bring,, us The ninth annual Hawaii Military members an opportunity to network hours to projects that directly benefit immeasurable international p. stige," Week, May 16-21, honors Hawaii's with business people, enjoy Hawaiian the residents of our island state. Their Brenneman explained. "In 1'113, the men and women in uniform who entertainment and learn more about quick assistance in emergencies can military generated $3.8 bi'.ion in personify "Peace Through Readiness!" the state's special culture and history," always be counted on, he said. economic impact in Hawaii, remaining Effective June 1, the PRIMACT Funded by Hawaii businesses and Brenneman said. Although more than 400,000 people second to tourism in financial impact. (formerly ACS) will operate from coordinated by the Military Affairs We invite the entire state 4o join us in recognizing those who go in harm 7'15 f1.111. to 6 p.m., Monday Council of the Chamber of Commerce "These PATRIOTS shoulder the responsi- through Frida3, and 8 a.m. to 6 of Hawaii, Hawaii Military Week is way each time the president calls oar p.m., Saturday, Sunday and scheduled to honor Hawaii's Armed bility of national defense in an era of the military." holidays. The PRIMACT is for Forces members and families. Hawaii Military Week begins at noon treatment of injuries and acute In its ninth year, it also promotes great change, yet still find time to gener- May 16 with an opening ceremony illnesses (those unable to await the and increases awareness within the downtown at Bishop Square's next available appointment). No community of the military's economic ously contribute their time and energy to Tamarind Park. The grand finale to physician is in the clinic outside and social contributions and their the week-long program is set for these hours. diplomatic role, particularly with our community." Governor John Waihee National Armed Forces Day, May 21, Medical care is available after this friends and allies throughout Asia and with the free "Spirit of America" concert time through Tripler Army Medical the Pacific. at the Waikiki Shell, featuring Melveen Center for those personnel unable As in years past, the week's This year's week-long celebration is have left the Armed Forces since 1991, Leed and Jazz great Herbie Mann and to wait for a morning appointment. festivities coincide with National Hawaii's way of, recognizing service Hawaii has held onto a fairly sizable backed by a joint-service military Ambulance service is available for Armed Forces Week and are designed members and their families. "These Armed Forces presence, but is sharing concert band. emergencies on the base by to show gratitude to isle-based military patriots shoulder the responsibility of in the downsizing pain. Hawaii's The Military Affairs Council from phoning 257-7116 on a 24-hour for their peacekeeping and national national defense in an era of great active duty- presence dropped orchestrates Hawaii Military Week basis. There is one clinic security roles, explained HMW change, yet still find time to generously 53,000 troops in 1992 to about 44,000 yearly. The Council was formed in ambulance with 911 providing chairman, Dwane Brenneman, CEO contribute their time and energy to today. 1985 as a communications liaison back-up services. of Nissan Corporation in Hawaii. our community," said Governor John "Our state has been an important among state, city and federal/military Central appointments is the "It promotes public awareness of the D. Waihee, State of Hawaii. military site throughout this century. authorities and the business gateway to most of the other ways service members contribute to Without fanfare, they annually We, are fortunate to continue today as community. services and may be reached through 257-2131/2155. 2/3 emerges victorious in The Navy/Marine Corps Relief Super Squad competition Society is hosting its 1st annual Marine Corps Base Hawaii 5K Run, navigation exercise and a physical Sgt. Kevin Doll May 28. Sponsored by MCB readiness test. Travelling to Molokai, Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, the race the squads completed security patrols, begins at 7 a.m. with its 5-kilometer In the end, their hard work paid off. night attacks and ambushes. From course starting and ending at The infantrymen representing there, the Marines' next stop was the Dewey Square on MCB Hawaii, Company G, 2d Battalion, 3d Marines, Pohakaloa Training Area on the Big Kaneohe Bay. were named the 3d Marine Regiment's Island where the competition included This event is open to the, public. Super Squad Friday after three weeks a live-fire with the squad automatic Entry fees are $15 (with T-shirt) of squad competition which covered weapon and a 60mm call-for-fire per runner and $9 (without T-shirt), three Hawaiian islands. exercise. Returning to Kaneohe, the if received by May 21. Entries The infantrymen were notified of Marines showed their dexterity and received after this date will result their award in a ceremony where Col. speed during the PRC-77 radio, SAW, in a $3 increase. Chris Cortez, 3d Marines commanding M16A2 assembly/disassembly and a To register, entrants should drop officer, congratulated both the winning HMMWV pull. The last competition off their applications at the Main squad and their competition from Co. was a night-fire exercise at the base Gym, bldg. 3037, or mail them to: A, 1/3, for a job well done, but hard- range with their M16s mounted with MCB Hawaii 5K Run, Box 63062, earned: The 2/3 squad leader is Sgt. Starlight scopes. MCBH, Kaneohe Bay, HI 96863- Reginald Engram; Sgt. John Prejean 3062. Checks should be made leads the 1/3 Marines. CW03 Marshall Wright, regimental payable to: MCB Hawaii 5K Run. weapons officer and competition Rifle squads from around the Corps coordinator, summed in the Super Squad up the purpose compete of the Super Squad competition in a competition, beginning at the battalion conversation with both squad leaders Finally going home level. The, tested in a squads are after the award ceremony. Inside number of combat skills, and the best Vietnam MIA returns -The remains of Cpl Terry A. Hoffman are coined rifle squad from each division travels "There are no losers 'in this by a Marine detail to the plane which, will transport Hoffman home. Ads to the final competition at Quantico, B-5 competition," he said. "We can train Hoffman's remains were repatriated from southern Vietnam in August 199, a one is chosen best. The Around the world A-3 where as the and train and train; there is no such a joint American-Vietnamese search effort Blotter 2/3 Marines will travel to Okinawa in A-2 thing as over-training. This Hoffman, who was born Feb. 3, 1945 in Danville Indiana, was the crew Briefs to determine the best squad of A-8 July competition is great, but remember the chief -aboard a Marine Corps CH-46D helicopter on August 19, 1968 which Every clime and place the 3d Marine Division.