July 2, 2004 www.hawaii.navy.mil Volume 29 Issue 27 Carrier strike groups feel the pulse John C. Stennis in Hawai’i for RIMPAC 2004, Summer Pulse Star shines on JO2 Devin Wright Pearl Harbor Staff Writer Jay Mohr to perform at USS John C. Stennis July 4 Block Party. (CVN 74) arrived in Pearl See story on page A-3 Harbor Tuesday to partici- pate in exercise Rim of the Pacific 2004, the region's largest international exer- cise involving seven Pacific Rim nations. The 1,092-foot long aircraft carrier deployed from its homeport in San Diego May 24 as part of Summer Pulse '04. Summer Pulse '04 demonstrates the Navy’s ability to surge forces Scope out the around the globe, with seven aircraft carrier war games strike groups deployed U.S. Navy photo by JO2 Devin Wright HNN welcomes RIMPAC simultaneously, introduc- An FA-18 Hornet lands onboard USS Stennis’ flight deck during flight operations in the Pacific Ocean June 27. Stennis is the cen- ing the first test of the 2004 Sailors. terpiece of RIMPAC 2004 and is also participating in the first test of the Navy’s Fleet Response Plan, Summer Pulse 2004. The exer- See B section. cise involves deploying seven aircraft carrier strike groups simultaneously to respond quickly in times of crisis. ▼ See PULSE, A-7 USS Hopper deploys for six months

JO2 Devin Wright Staff Writer USS Hopper (DDG 70) left its homeport of Pearl Harbor Hawaii June 28 on a six-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Over the past several months, Hopper has been preparing for her deployment to the Arabian Sea. “With all of the training we’ve U.S. Navy photo by PH2 Jayme Pastoric done over the past year, we feel Eight ships (six American and two Canadian) sail through the confident that we will come clear blue waters of the Pacific Ocean during a multi-national together as a team to complete photo exercise with the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) strike any mission we are given,” said group. Hopper Gunnery Officer Ensign Lauren Kent. “Our commander is exceptional and holds the offi- RIMPAC 2004 packs a cers’ and chiefs’ mess to a higher standard and teaches them to think down the line, which ulti- punch in joint exercise mately holds the crew to a high- er standard. When you add those J02 Barrie Barber and RIMPAC Commander, things up, you have a well- RIMPAC Combined Combined Task Force. “It trained and prepared crew,” she always has been and it’s said. Information Bureau never been more important than now.” “I’m really excited because Almost 18,000 military this is my first deployment.” said RIMPAC is testing Sailors, personnel from seven nations Marines, Coast Guardsmen, Cyrptologic Technician- are currently engaged in Technical Seaman Lakesha Soldiers and Airmen with combined and joint opera- exercises on everything from Jackson. “I’ve only been in the tions in the waters surround- Navy since February of last year executing an amphibious ing the Hawaiian Islands. assault to sinking four so this deployment will give me The purpose of Rim of the a lot of training. When we are in decommissioned vessels, to Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004 is to supporting a humanitarian port, we usually do deck preser- improve multinational coop- vation, but now I get to apply my mission and evacuating non- eration and interoperability combatants. job.” between allies. Jackson said that although Participating ships will Forty ships from the face undersea and mine war- she is nervous about being United States, United deployed, she is confident in the fare threats, among other Kingdom, Canada, Australia, scenarios. abilities of those who have Japan, South Korea and already been deployed. “It’s a very complex and Chile are testing their capa- multi-level training evolu- “I don’t know what to expect, bilities in a show of interna- but there are a lot of people tion,” said McCabe. tional presence, spanning the Teamwork and improved onboard who have been to sea spectrum from the might of a before and they can give us communication was a reoc- nuclear-powered aircraft car- curring theme in each of the direction,” said Jackson. rier to the specialized tech- For family members on the admirals’ comments. They nology of minesweepers. said their Sailors look for- pier, watching their loved ones Seven submarines and 100 steam off into harm’s way was ward to the opportunity to aircraft will also be part of train on the high seas and an emotional time. the month-long exercise, “It’s tough,” said Karen Bowers, work side-by-side in littoral which will conclude on July operations. wife of Fire Controlman 1st Class 27. (SW) Jeff Bowers. “Our daughter “We’ve come to prove our “We hold this exercise in worth in what’s going to be a and her dad are extremely close, very high regard and it’s a and she doesn’t really under- very challenging scenario,” great opportunity for our said Commodore Roger stand what’s going on or why he forces,” said Australian is leaving. Plus there are so many Girouard, Commander, Commodore Davyd Thomas, Canadian Fleet Pacific and loose ends. We’ve just bought a Commander, Float and house, our daughter is going to RIMPAC commander, Deployable Joint Task Force Multinational Force Task start day care for the first time Headquarters and RIMPAC and I just started a new job,” she Group. deputy commander, “RIMPAC 2004 is a won- said. “I realize, however, what he Combined Task Force. is doing overseas is bigger than derful opportunity to develop The navies are teaming intimate cooperation and those inconveniences. I’m proud together to employ lessons of him and the job he is doing. I’m imbue the solid allied mili- learned in the Global War on tary relationships with proud to be his wife,” she added. Terrorism while honing USS Hopper is a multi-mission nations along the rim of the warfighting skills to continue Pacific,” said Capt. Gun-Doo guided missile destroyer. Her the fight, said high-level mission is to operate offensively Lee, commander of the South naval leaders at the June 29 Korean RIMPAC Training in a multi-threat environment. press conference. Her warfare capabilities are air U.S. Navy photo by JO2 Devin Wright Group. Karen Bowers and her daughter watch as her husband, FC1(SW) Jeff Bowers of USS Hopper “That’s a significant part of “The international exercise warfare, surface warfare, under- this exercise,” said Vice Adm. sea warfare, mine warfare, strike (DDG 70), steams out of Pearl Harbor June 28. USS Hopper is underway for a Western Pacific deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Michael J. McCabe, warfare and electronic warfare. Commander, U.S. Third Fleet ▼ See RIMPAC, A-2 A-2 Hawai’i Navy News July 2, 2004 After the hurricane - going home (Part 4 of 4) Karen S. 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Karen S. Spangler Assistant Editor to be ‘the way of the future’ According to Navy leader- Continued from A-1 ship, the possession and/or deepens friendships with navies across the use of any type of fireworks region,” said Japanese Maritime Self-Defense on any Navy property, espe- Force Rear Adm. Takanobu Sasaki, com- cially in Navy housing mander, Escort Flotilla Four and RIMPAC areas, is illegal and forbid- commander, Maritime Bilateral Force. den. Violators may face The high-ranking naval officers said more eviction from housing and global cooperation among the world’s navies disciplinary action. will happen, which makes improved commu- The ban on fireworks is a nications on the oceans even more important. safety issue. Fireworks can “Coalitions are the way of the future,” said cause serious injury and Thomas. sometimes death. More “We may be larger than the other navies, than one victim has been but they’re faced with similar challenges,” “surprised” by fireworks McCabe said. that have exploded at an McCabe said ninety-five percent of the unexpected time due to mis- world’s trade is transported over the seas and handling or faulty materi- delivered to more than 4,000 ports. als. Therefore, the exercise takes on an added According to statistics measure of importance in an era of global ter- from the National Center rorism. for Injury Prevention and RIMPAC 2004, the 19th since 1971, ties in Control, emergency rooms with Summer Pulse 04 — a demonstration of treated 8,800 people for the U.S. Navy’s ability to surge seven carriers U. S. Navy photo by JO2 Devin Wright fireworks-related injuries in in five theaters to give national leadership Sailors aboard the Korean Navy ship ROK’s the United States in 2002 the ability to project naval power across the Chungmugong Yi Sunshin (DDN-975) stand at and four people died from globe. It’s part of the Chief of Naval parade rest during a welcome aboard ceremony their injuries. About half of Operations Fleet Response Plan that deploys June 26. The Korean Navy is in Pearl Harbor to these injuries occurred U.S. Navy photo vessels quickly when needed rather than participate in RIMPAC 2004. among children ages 14 Any type of fireworks are illegal on any Navy property including strictly on a routine deployment schedule. years and younger. Males Navy housing. The ban on fireworks is a safety issue. Fireworks “We truly have embraced the need for our “…Our Navy must flow seamlessly around sustained about 75 percent displays are available throughout the island including MWR’s Navy to be more responsive,” McCabe said. the globe.” of all injuries. Hands and block party on July 4. fingers (32 percent), eyes (21 percent), and head and which residents will be held throughout the island and face (17 percent) were the personally liable. many of them include fire- parts of the body most fre- Statistics provided by the works displays. Morale, quently injured. More than National Fire Protection Welfare and Recreation half of the injuries involved Association show that fire- (MWR) at Naval Station burns (66 percent). works-related fires have Pearl Harbor will host its The danger of accidental- caused at least $15 to $20 annual July 4 block party. ly igniting property fires is million in property loss Those who wish to enjoy another concern. Fireworks each year in the past fireworks as part of the hol- can ignite the roof of a decade. iday celebration are encour- house, a car, a tree, etc. and Numerous Fourth of July aged to attend one of the cause extensive damage for celebrations are planned July 4 events. July 2, 2004 Hawai’i Navy News A-3

July 4th... Pearl Harbor ready for Independence Day MWR Public Affairs Activities include: Celebrate America’s freedom on historic Pearl Harbor at the July 4th Block Party and 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. -Tour of USS Chosin (CG 65) at Bravo Pier 25 across from Chapel Fireworks Spectacular. From 2-10 p.m., the streets of 2:30 p.m.- Hawaii Academy National Trampoline Team Demonstration Pearl Harbor will flourish with 3:00 p.m.- Remote Control Car Demonstrations events and activities aimed to please everyone. 3:30 p.m.- Pacific Fleet Big Band Event admission is free and 4:00 p.m.- IXWF Amateur Wrestling open to military-affiliated and DoD personnel, family members 4:30 p.m.- RIMPAC Battle of the Bands Winner's Performance and their sponsored guests. 4:30 p.m.- Hawaii Academy National Trampoline Team Demonstration The streets fronting Bravo pier will be open only to foot traffic 5:00 p.m.- Au’s Shaolin Chinese Lion Dance for the celebration. Highlights 5:00 p.m.- Remote Control Car Demonstrations will include: • The stand-up stylings of 5:30 p.m.- iNoA'oLe (contemporary Hawaiian music) comedian Jay Mohr – of “Jerry McGuire”, “Saturday Night Live” 6:00 p.m.- IXWF Amateur Wrestling and “Last Comic Standing” fame. 6:30 p.m.- Hawaii Academy National Trampoline Team Demonstration • Live music by the Pacific Fleet Big Band, along with local 6:45 p.m.- Natural Vibrations (reggae band) favorites iNoA`oLe and Natural 8:00 p.m.- The stand-up stylings of Jay Mohr--comedian and host of NBC’s “Last Vibrations. • RIMPAC “Battle of the Comic Standing” Bands” winner performs. 9:15 p.m.- Spectacular Fireworks Display • Exotic car and late model displays from JN Chevrolet and the Hawaii Corvette Association. trampoline and climbing wall, •Lex Brodie’s “Show and pony rides and a variety of keiki Shine.” and adult rides and inflatables • IXWF wrestling — matches by Xtreme Fun. at 4 and 6 p.m. A schedule with activity times • Remote control car races and and locations will be available at demonstrations. the event and on the MWR • PHFCU/AIG Wheel of U.S. Navy photo Website, www.greatlifehawaii.com. Fortune. There will be several activities for All activities are subject to • Demonstration by the everyone in the family to enjoy, change without notice. Hawaii Academy National including the inflatable joust game. Presented by Navy Region Trampoline Team. Hawaii MWR, this event is part • Unique local arts and craft Other activities include prize of MWR’s continuing effort to booths by “Made in Hawaii.” giveaways, including three com- provide enhanced quality of life • An authentic Chinese lion plete travel packages for two to programs to Sailors and their dance by the Au’s Shaolin Arts Las Vegas, carnival games, food family members. Society. booths, a petting zoo, sumo For more information on the • Aerial fireworks spectacular wrestling in the big ring, an July 4th Block Party, visit the beginning at 9:15 p.m., presented Hawaiian Islanders cheerleader MWR Website at www.greatlife- by the world-famous Grucci family. appearance, paintball, Fly-HI hawaii.com or call 473-0606.

U.S. Navy photo Watch and cheer the wrestlers from the IXWF Amateur Wrestling in the ring at the July 4th Block Party. There will be many other entertainment venues for the family from 2:30- 9:15p.m.

Patrons at the July 4th Block Party can enjoy a variety of fare from vendors across Oahu. Food booths will be set up throughout the event. U.S. Navy photo U.S. Navy photo Keikis get a chance to crawl climb, and jump around in the inflatables by Xtreme Fun. There will be an assortment of keiki and adult activities available. A-4 Hawai’i Navy News July 2, 2004

Be safe over this Hawai’i Sailors ‘talk story holiday weekend Lt.j.g. Laura Reshetar Commentary town to have a few drinks Although she claims she from all over the place,” Capt. Ronald and need to get back, share a “isn’t really a swimmer,” said Reshetar. Vital statistics cab ride with your friends. Lt.j.g. Laura Reshetar A graduate of the Naval R. Cox Name: The same goes for those of donned a bathing suit and Academy in Annapolis, Md, Laura Reshetar Commander, you who are stationed here. cap and jumped right in Reshetar obtained her Navy Region Do not drink and drive. That with her teammates to degree in political science Hometown: is not simply a suggestion. compete in the RIMPAC with a minor in Russian. Reading, Pa. Hawai’i and That is a mandate. Do not swim meet. “I have been to Russia drink and drive. The 24-year-old Reading, twice, and lived with a fam- Duty station: Commanding officer, Naval Look out for your visiting Pa native is here at Pearl ily for a month each time USS Rushmore (LSD 47) shipmates, both foreign and Harbor for RIMPAC activi- through the Naval Station Pearl Harbor Job: domestic. ties aboard the USS Academy,” she explained. M division officer Happy Fourth of July, ship- We’re all on the same team Rushmore (LSD 47), sta- The opportunity to travel mates. I’d like to take this — trying to make the world a tioned at San Diego. to Russia is only one of the Favorite part of the job: chance to put to rest a rumor safe place for us and for our The Swim Meet was held positive experiences opportunity to meet people Photo by Kamie Allmon and put out some informa- families. When the time Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. Reshetar has had during Lt.j.g Laura Reshetar takes a tion I think is important for comes, do the right thing. at Scott Pool. her two years in the Navy. swim at Scott Pool during a all of you. When you do get behind “We had a really good “The Navy has taken me RIMPAC swim competition. First of all, welcome to all the wheel, remember to showing out here today,” places and set me up for our friends who are here for buckle up. Even if there’s no said Reshetar. “We have life,” she said. “I’ve had so have a lot of hard workers swim meet will not be her the RIMPAC exercise. I hope Click it or Ticket campaign, enlisted and officers, male many different experi- in our division. There is so only RIMPAC activity; she you all enjoy your time in using a seatbelt just makes and female. I think we’ll do ences. I can’t name another much satisfaction is having is also a member of the Hawai’i. It really is the best good sense. really well.” job where you have this people work really hard for Rushmore volleyball team. homeport in the Navy. We’ve lost too many ship- Competing in the 200 much interaction with so you,” Reshetar said. Arriving in Hawaii only I’m sure many of you will mates because people just individual medley relay, many different people on a Reshetar lives a very Monday, Reshetar is excit- take advantage of the lush didn’t take the five seconds Reshetar said what she daily basis.” active lifestyle, including ed about getting out and beauty of the islands and get needed to buckle their seat enjoys most about activi- Her co-workers aboard running and participating seeing the sights of the out on one of the many offer- belts. ties like this is the opportu- the U.S.S. Rushmore are a in triathlons. She was also island. ings that MWR has lined up Also, once you’re out on the nity to meet people. large part of why Reshetar a member of the diving “I’d like to do a lot of hik- for RIMPAC. road, drive cautiously. “It’s fun to see everybody so enjoys Navy life. team at the Naval ing, and definitely hit the While in port and at sea, There’s no reason to race out here. There are teams “The people are great. We Academy. Competing in the beach,” she said. everyone needs to remember around the freeways. If that safety is everyone’s job. someone passes you, let them While you’re out this holiday go. weekend, watch out for your If you decide to chase and shipmates. pass and play that kind of When you’re at sea, stay game, you’ll only prove Commander, Navy Region Hawai’i - Capt. Hawai’i Navy News is a free unoffi- marily for members of the Navy Region Hawai’i or the Honolulu alert and safe. 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July 2, 2004 Hawai’i Navy News A-5 CARAT Brunei comes to close JOC Melinda Larson Another first for CARAT commitment to not only Cooperation Afloat Brunei was the presence of sharing information and sit- two of the most advanced uational awareness, but also Readiness and Training platforms in the world – the the common goal of securing Task Group Public Affairs Arleigh Burke-class, guided- international seas and missile destroyers, Russell channels of commerce,” The Brunei phase of exer- and USS McCampbell (DDG Little said. cise Cooperation Afloat 85). According to the com- Readiness and Training “The guided-missile modore, the ultimate victory (CARAT) came to a ceremo- destroyers played a signifi- was the personal relation- nial close June 25 aboard cant role during CARAT’s ships built during CARAT USS Fort McHenry (LSD tactical evolutions and ben- Brunei that will pave the 43). efited U.S. and Bruneian way for the future. “CARAT Brunei was a sailors and officers alike,” “It was the personal inter- safe exercise and tremen- Little said. actions, professionalism and dous success, thanks to the The Brunei phase, which mutual respect that laid the efforts of the U.S. and Royal began June 21, was the sec- groundwork for future gen- Brunei navies, as well as the ond in the five-part CARAT erations of our navies to planning teams,” said Capt. series. Other phases this enhance joint training and Buzz Little, commander of year included Thailand, seamless interoperability,” Destroyer Squadron 1 and Malaysia and the he said. the CARAT Task Group. Philippines. Brunei Darussalam, an Little addressed a group of The Singapore phase was Islamic state, is located on about 30 U.S. and Royal conducted May 31-June 11. the northwest coast of Brunei Navy (RBN) officers, While each country’s phase Borneo, bordered on the including the commanding differed based on the desires north by the South China officers of the nine CARAT of CARAT partners, the gen- Sea and has a population of Brunei ships who attended eral focus was on inter-oper- approximately 350,000. the ceremony. ability of sea services in The U.S. CARAT Task One highlight of the five- areas such as operational Group, under the leadership U.S. Navy photo by JOC Melinda Larson day exercise was the one- planning, command and of Commodore Little, was The guided missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) is maneuvered by a tug as the ship gets day underway phase when a control, tactics, logistics made up of Mellon, Fort underway for the at-sea portion of the Brunei phase of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and combined RBN/USN staff support and community McHenry, Russell, Training (CARAT). CARAT is a regularly scheduled series of bilateral military training exercises with embarked on USS Russell service projects. McCampbell and the rescue several Southeast Asia nations, designed to enhance the interoperability of the respective sea (DDG 59). With the U.S. Coast and salvage ship, USS services. For the first time in the Guard Cutter Mellon Salvor (ARS 52). history of CARAT Brunei, between ships, shore and architecture in use by U.S. ability was achieved (WHEC 717) a participant Other elements, including the portable allied com- certain aircraft. RBN lead- Central Command and the through practical training this year, maritime law an SH-60 Seahawk and P- mand, control and commu- ership and personnel were U.S. Pacific Command that operations. enforcement was also a focal 3C Orion aircraft, also took nications terminal (PAC3T) also introduced to the allows U.S. forces to share “Our true success was ear- point of the exercise. part in the Brunei phase of system helped bridge the advantages of the Combined information and operational marked through at-sea “Accompanied by RBN CARAT. Royal Brunei Navy communications gap Enterprise Regional planning with allies. exercises, including, but not Sailors and officers, the ships participating included between the two navies dur- Information Exchange While the cutting-edge limited to, the successful Coast Guard cutter Mellon the missile gunboats KDB ing the underway phase. (CENTRIX) system through communications technology Banshee firings, pierside took part in successful mar- Waspada and KDB Seteria, PAC3T, installed ashore demonstrations aboard U.S. served as a useful tool in boarding, tactical free play, itime law enforcement as well as the coastal patrol at RBN headquarters, CARAT task group ships. accomplishing exercise flight operations and diving training. This training craft KDB Pemburu and offered a real-time data link CENTRIX is the global goals, successful inter-oper- operations,” said Little. demonstrates our navies’ KDB Perwira. Reuben James ‘attacked’ by USS Crommelin comes of age Lt. j.g. Don Beaucage Boatswains Mate Edward Hawai’i Air National Guard Marrerootero read a poem, USS Crommelin written by Boatswains Mate 3rd Class William N. Public Affairs Caughlin of Plymouth, Lt. j.g. Nathan Massachusetts. The poem Christensen The crew of USS reads: Crommelin (FFG 37) took Reuben James time out from its counter The sun sets over the narcotics patrol and cele- ocean blue, Public Affairs brated the ship’s twenty- As day becomes night first birthday June 20. over the Crommelin crew, While underway off the Many members of The war we fight is for northern coast of Oahu in Crommelin’s crew were on the kids of our land, June, USS Reuben James hand to cut the cake. To save their young (FFG 57) had the opportu- Joining the commanding minds, if not now, they will nity to participate in an officer and, by tradition, soon understand, anti-aircraft warfare were the youngest and old- We protect our shores, detect-to-engage (DTE) est members of the crew. with no intent to kill, sequence with two Air Seaman Brandon C. But if you test our Force F-15s from the Johnson and Chief Fire strength, then you know we Hawaii Air National Guard Controlman Lon Walters. will, (ANG). “She looks like she just We search the sea not to The two pilots from the rolled off the line,” said start a fight, ANG, call sign Steek 21 Donald D. Hodge, com- But to better this world, and Mye Tie 11, overflew manding officer. “Be proud and to do what’s right, Reuben James and helped of this!” The captain credit- We are brothers and unit- to make the training evolu- ed the men and women ed we stand, tion possible. serving aboard for the Just like this great coun- For many onboard, it was excellent material condi- try and its beautiful land, the first time to participate tion of Crommelin, stating Drug lords and terrorist, in such an exercise with the ship was but a reflec- you’re all the same, real-life aircraft. tion of its crew. One thing you must real- John Pienkowski, USS Crommelin was ize, we run this game, Reuben James’ combat sys- commissioned June 18, So keep your drugs and tems officer, and Lt. j.g. 1983 at Todd Pacific your crazy ways, William Wilson, fire con- Shipyard in Seattle, Wash. For in God we trust and trol officer, arranged for Twenty-one years and 12 hell we raise, the F-15s to overfly and overseas deployments later, We said good-bye to our simulate an attack on the ship has scored a num- children, parents, and Reuben James. ber of firsts for the U.S. wives, “While several simula- Navy and Destroyer And I’m happy we did tions have been performed Squadron 31, including ‘cause we’re out to save involving DTEs during the first guided missile frigate some lives, ship’s inter-deployment to successfully engage a We are the Crommelin training cycle (IDTC), it high-speed maneuvering crew and that is our label, has been a long time since aircraft with missiles, first Warriors of the sea who an authentic DTE has been ship to complete an opera- are willing and able, performed,” said Wilson tional deployment with the And soon we will be home During the ship’s IDTC, light airborne multi-pur- with the ones we fight for, DTEs and other simulated pose system (LAMPS) MK And they will welcome us exercises are conducted III utilizing SH-60B heli- with open arms, knowing with an onboard trainer copters, first FFG to deploy it’s their freedom we (OBT) for watchstanders with two LAMPS MK III endure, and provide several differ- helicopters embarked, first Just like the sunset it ent types of training sce- ship in Pearl Harbor to will always rise, narios. surge-certify for combat And fill the Crommelin Fire Controlman 2nd operations prior to a sched- with light and strength Class (SW) Jay Metzger’s uled shipyard availability until the enemy dies. watch station for the DTE and the first ship in Pearl was weapons control officer Harbor to hoist the enlisted The Crommelin crew (WCO). Along with the tac- surface warfare specialist gave a round of applause tical action officer (TAO), pennant. after Marrerootero finished Metzger was responsible To date, USS Crommelin his rendition of Caughlin’s for the detection, tracking has earned more than 30 poem. and simulated engagement awards, including: five The crew then sang of the two F-15s. Battle Efficiency Awards, “Happy Birthday” to the “For me to experience one Navy Expeditionary ship, the cake was sliced this simulated attack with Award, two Navy Unit into portions, and the brief real aircraft was unreal,” Commendations and two ceremony was concluded. said Metzger. “Hearing the Navy Meritorious Unit Several crew members roar of the jet engines Commendations, but the opined the ship should overhead and simultane- title the crew is most proud have had champagne ously overflown made this of is that of “hardest-work- poured on its bow since she some of the best training U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Nathan Christensen ing ship in the Navy.” was now twenty-one, but we have ever done here on An F-15 from the Hawai’i Air National Guard simulates an attack on the USS Reuben James (FFG After the cake-cutting drinking at sea is not Reuben James.” 57) during anti-aircraft warfare direct-to-engage exercises. and comments, Chief allowed in the U.S. Navy. A-6 Hawai’i Navy News July 2, 2004 Checking out the hot rods at the NEX

Photo by Amiee Huepenbecker An NEX patron checks out a car at the second annual Pearl Harbor Auto show June 26. The NEX and MWR presented U.S. Navy photo by JOSN Ryan McGinley the Auto show which featured almost 100 vintage, classic, rod and muscle cars from all over the island. The event also Sailors can now access the Army Safety Management System to featured live entertainment, kids’ activities, food and giveaways. Prizes went to the owners of the favorite cars, as discuss traffic safety risks. The system could help alleviate some judged by auto show attendees. of the dangers of driving on busy highways, like the H-1 freeway here on Oahu. Missing Hornet pilot listed as deceased Traffic-safety tool Marine Corps Air approximately 60 miles aboard Truman from Station Beaufort Public south of the Azores. Search December 2002 to May and recovery efforts for 2003. Affairs Hooks were unsuccessful. Hooks’ awards and deco- available online An F/A-18A Hornet pilot A 14-year veteran of the rations include the Air involved in a mishap June military, Hooks was mar- Medal, a Navy/Marine Derek Nelson mation, covering such topics 26 aboard USS Harry S. ried but did not have any Corps Commendation Naval Safety Center as fatigue, night driving and Truman (CVN 75) has been road rage. Another screen children. Having enlisted in Medal with a Combat “V” Public Affairs listed as deceased. the U.S. Navy in 1990, he for valor, an Armed Forces U.S. Navy photo by PHAN Ryan O'Connor gives brief narratives of actu- Marine Capt. Franklin R. graduated from the U.S. Service Medal, an Armed The Nimitz-class aircraft carri- al mishaps that happened Navy supervisors looking during similar trips. Hooks II, 32, of Dade City, Naval Academy in 1997 and Forces Expeditionary er USS Harry S. Truman (CVN for innovative ways to dis- Fla. was assigned to Marine had been stationed here Medal, the National 75) transits along the east A key feature is that the cuss the risks of driving have system sends a copy of the Fighter Attack Squadron since December 2001. He Defense Service Medal (two coast while participating in access to a new source at the (VMFA) 115, Marine flew combat missions in awards) and a Sea Service Summer Pulse 2004. risk analysis to the user’s Army Safety Management supervisor so that both peo- Aircraft Group 31, which support of Operation Iraqi Deployment Ribbon. System (ASMIS), which has was conducting flight oper- Freedom as a member of A memorial service for Plans for a local memorial ple can discuss risks and just been made available to plans and figure out ways to ations off Truman in the VMFA-115 “Silver Eagles” Hooks will be held June 30 service will be announced Navy personnel. eastern Atlantic Ocean during their deployment aboard Harry S. Truman. at a later time. reduce the risks. ASMIS is an online, inter- “It really clues leadership active program that guides into what their people are users through a risk-analysis doing,” said Lt. Cmdr. Jerry of a trip they plan to take on Chapmon, who conducts traf- 5 Vector Model version 4 now online the highway.ASMIS is run by fic-safety training for ship- the Army Safety Center. JO1 Jd Walter ago,” said Master Chief are live, the effort will shift NPDC. “I am very impressed board supervisors during “It is a great tool because it safety center surveys. “It is a Naval Personnel Petty Officer of the Navy to bringing models online by the Sailors who are gets people thinking about (SS/AW) Terry Scott. “Our for each of the commis- engaging in this process and great sanity check on plan- Development Command what they’re doing,” said Lt. ning.” focus is on growing individu- sioned communities. taking ownership of not only Cmdr. Carther Jorgensen of Public Affairs als from the moment they Currently, the information their 5VMs, but of their “It is one more tool that the afloat safety programs will enable leaders to say walk into a recruiting office technology professional careers. This says a lot directorate at the Naval Version four of the 5 through their assignments community is developing a about where our Navy is that they’ve done everything Safety Center. they could to prevent another Vector Model (5VM) was as master chiefs or flag offi- prototype for that effort. going.” After registering at the released Monday, just one cers, using a career continu- A key element in the Sea Warrior, which is the mishap,” he added. ASMIS site, users fill in the Users can get to ASMIS via year after the first rating um of training and educa- development and refine- human resource piece of details of their planned trip, models went live, bringing tion that gives them the ment process is receiving Chief of Naval Operations the Army Safety Center’s such as starting point, desti- home page at the total to 64 models being tools they need to operate in feedback from end users. Adm. Vern Clark’s Sea nation and driving habits. used by over 250,000 an increasingly demanding Currently, the Naval Power 21 vision for the https://safety.army.mil. Then they get a tailor-made Clicking on the banner near Sailors. and dynamic environment.” Personnel Development future of the U.S. Navy, is risk analysis, along with spe- The initial ratings to go Eight surface engineering Command (NPDC) function- creating the most effective the top center of the page cific guidance about steps to that says, “Register and log live on Navy Knowledge ratings (damage control- al integration management and robust personnel devel- take to lower the risks. Online (NKO) were informa- man, machinist’s mate, elec- (N5) office, the project lead opment and management in today ARAS RMIS ASMIS- “It graphically displays 1” and “Click here to sign-in tion technology specialist trician’s mate, engineman, for the 5VM development resources, such as the 5VM, whether the trip is safe or (IT), aerographer’s mate gas turbine system techni- and management, receives aimed at giving Sailors the to our Web-based tools” pres- dangerous,” Jorgensen ents an option of two buttons. (AG) and mess management cian electrical and mechani- about 300 user submissions tools and opportunities to explained, which is keyed to a specialist (now culinary spe- cal, machinery repairman, a week. take charge of their careers. The button on the right is for color-coded risk-management users who aren’t Army and cialist [CS]). and hull technician) are “We need all the feedback To learn more about Sea matrix. “The work being done slated to go live next, leav- we can get to make the 5VM Warrior and the Revolution who don’t have an Army The system also provides a Knowledge Online (AKO) today is the realization of ing 11 more to complete the the most useful and usable in Navy Training, visit Navy wealth of helpful safety infor- that original vision that we enlisted phase. for Sailors,” said Rear Adm. Knowledge Online at account. set out to achieve one year Once all enlisted models Kevin Moran, commander of www.nko.navy.mil. July 2, 2004 Hawai’i Navy News A-7 Pulse: Exercise ‘setting the standards’ SecNav to oversee for Navy response time around the world enemy combatant Continued from A-1 admin review Navy’s Fleet Response Plan (FRP). FRP is designed to increase fleet Special release from the The detainee will be provid- readiness and provide vital combat U.S. Department of ed a military officer to assist him. In addition, the review support in times of crisis across the Defense globe. board will accept written “The strategy of the Navy today is information from the family an appropriate response to the unpre- The Department of Defense and national government of dictable world we live in,” said Rear announced June 23 that the detainee. Adm. Patrick Walsh, commander, Secretary of the Navy Gordon Based on all of this informa- John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group R. England has been named tion, as well as submissions (CSG). “We can’t expect to leave our the designated civilian official by other U.S. government home port on a date that was set a to oversee the annual admin- agencies, the board will make year ago on some calendar while our istrative review of the contin- a recommendation to England ued detention of enemy com- brothers in the Army and Marines are who will decide whether to batants at Guantanamo Bay release, transfer or continue under fire. We have to be ready at a Naval Base, Cuba. to detain the individual. moment's notice, and leave for home As the designated civilian England has assembled a when properly relieved.” official, England will operate joint civilian and military With John C. Stennis in the Pacific, and oversee the review team that is developing a USS George Washington (CVN 73) in process to assess whether detailed, comprehensive the Persian Gulf supporting each detainee held by the process to expedite the review Operation Iraqi Freedom and five Department of Defense at of detainee records and estab- other carriers deployed throughout Guantanamo should be lish review boards in the near the world, the Navy is proving its new released, transferred or future. response plan works. should continue to be This process will provide an “We are here to prove to ourselves detained. annual review of each enemy that we have the kind of capability to During the review, each combatant and will assist cover the globe,” said Capt. Dave detainee will have an opportu- DoD in fulfilling its commit- Buss, Stennis' commanding officer. nity to appear in person ment to help ensure no one is “In many areas we already have. before a board of three mili- detained any longer than is We’ve proven that we can flex our tary officers and provide fac- warranted, and that no one is schedule and pulse when we need to.” tual data to support his released who remains a Many Sailors feel proud to be release. threat to our nation’s security. involved in the important exercise. “It’s a massive surge,” said Chief Aviation Support Equipment (AW) Technician Hononrio Rongal of John Navy releases FY‘05 E-7 C. Stennis. “To have that kind of pres- ence on a global scale is extremely significant.” advancement quotas “This will show the United States and the world that if called upon, we Chief of Naval number of quotas fell by 422 can do it in an extremely short Personnel Public Affairs from the fiscal year ‘04 total amount of time. That’s the Navy, for- of 4,323. Advancement opportunity ward thinking - and it works,” he Competition to pin on the added. to chief has been on a decline anchors of chief petty officer since a high of 28 percent in Information Systems Technician (CPO) will remain stiff, but 2nd Class (SW) Jarin Udom of John C. 2002, but it remains well healthy, as advancement Stennis said the ship's performance above that of the late 1990s during Summer Pulse '04 is setting opportunity in fiscal year when advancement opportu- the standards for the way the Navy 2005 stays above 20 percent. nity was routinely around 10 responds to an emergency. Some 3,900 qualified first percent. “We’re at the tip of the spear as far class petty officers will be Master Chief Petty Officer as testing this new plan out,” said selected for CPO from the of the Navy (SS/AW) Terry Udom. “That’s important because we board that begins delibera- Scott noted that continued are able to help set the standard of tions June 28 in Millington, high retention and the Navy’s something new that will eventually be Tenn. Overall, advancement ongoing efforts to properly U.S. Navy photo by JO2 Devin Wright opportunity to E-7 stands at shape the force by reducing the way the Navy operates, and this An FA-18 Hornet taxis onboard USS Stennis’ flight deck during flight operations in the crew and the other CSGs involved in 21.9 percent, a 2.24 percent unnecessary workload and Pacific Ocean June 27. Stennis is one of seven carrier strike groups involved in the drop from the fiscal year ‘04 billets play a significant role. Pulse '04 can say we were the first.” Navy's new Fleet Reponse Plan Summer Pulse 2004. Summer Pulse 2004 is designed Other than knowing they are the rate of 24.18 percent. “This is reflective of the fact to demonstrate fleet readiness by surge deploying multiple aircraft carrier strike groups “This is just about where we’re becoming a more com- first CSGs involved in Summer Pulse simultaneously around the globe. '04, Udom said there is not much dif- we want it,” said Chief of petitive work force,” he said. ference in their daily routine. overseas deployment. The Norfolk- Naval Personnel Vice Adm. “Our advancement system is “Just tack on the name of another based USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Gerry Hoewing. “Being able vacancy driven and when you exercise that makes sure we’re ready CSG will conduct a scheduled training to advance between 20 to 25 combine our great retention, to go,” said Udom. "In the IT depart- exercise, followed by overseas opera- percent of your eligible candi- sharp competition and elimi- ment, we keep the network running tions with the Norfolk-based USS dates ensures you are making nating unnecessary billets, it the same as we would any other day Enterprise (CVN 65) CSG, beginning a quality cut of the very best leads to fewer vacancies. we are underway.” in early July. leadership. With the Navy We’re raising the bar - the The six other aircraft carriers USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) will transforming to a more tech- Sailors who are selected as involved in Summer Pulse '04 include: conduct operations in the U.S. nologically adept, experi- chief petty officers, the lead- the Norfolk-based USS George Northern Command and U.S. enced and versatile work- ers in the chief’s mess, will Washington (CVN 73) CSG and Southern Command theaters during force, we expect - and we truly be our front runners.” Yokosuka, Japan,-based USS Kitty the ship’s interfleet transfer from want - greater selectivity in A full list of E-7 advance- Hawk (CV 63). The Florida-based USS Norfolk, Va., to its Pacific Fleet home- who puts on khaki.” ment quotas will soon be John F. Kennedy (CV 67) CSG will port of San Diego. U.S. Navy photo by JO2 Devin Wright The number of Sailors com- available at begin a combined and joint exercise in The exercise is scheduled to run An air crewman on the flight deck of USS peting for E-7 decreased by www.bupers.navy.mil, under early July, followed by a scheduled through August. John C. Stennis refuels an FA-18 Hornet. 99 to 17,778 this year and the advancements. A-8 Hawai’i Navy News July 2, 2004 Sports Floppers belly up at Scott Pool JOSN Cherell Gerald-Lonon The contestants received two extra points Staff Writer for diving off the high board and creative con- testants earned extra points. Scott Pool at Naval Station Pearl Harbor Three judges were on the sidelines, ready was the site for this year’s RIMPAC swim- to hold up their cards with their numeric ming games. Sailors from all corners of the scores - 10 was the highest score given by globe competed in swimming, sporting each judge. The floppers filed in one by one events. and occasionally a “smack” would be heard as One of the many swimming events held their bodies hit the water. was the belly flop contest. About 20 Sailors After little deliberation from the judges, competed to be named the RIMPAC champi- with a score of 9—9—9, Hmas Paramatta on belly flopper. According to Matt Kumrick, from the Grant Darling of Australia nailed lifeguard, hitting the water at the right angle first place. is the way to get the desired effect. “I’ve wanted to enter this competition for a Kumrick lined up all of the potential flop- very long time,” said Paramatta. “I would pers and gave them the flopper rules. practice belly flopping in the Pacific Ocean, so “We are looking for three things,” said flopping off of the high board was very easy,” Kumrick. “Your body must be fully extended, he said, smiling and holding his trophy. your chest and stomach must hit the water Several other RIMPAC events are sched- first, and the most important is the loud uled throughout July. For a listing of all U.S Navy photo by JOSN Cherell Gerald-Lonon smack as your body hits the water.” sporting events, see B section. Contestant soars through the air trying to win the title Champion Belly Flopper as crowd looks on. Columbia Spikes Lake Champlain III

after spike they went back and forth. The Submariners sink hopes game got really close. The first team to win two out of three games wins the match. of undefeated Sailors Even though the Lake Champlain III was determined to bring the trophy home to San Diego. The Columbia was just as determined JOSN Cherell Gerald-Lonon to keep it here in Hawai’i. Staff Writer Each team won one match each. The last match would determine who would win the The Columbia torpedoed Lake Champlain game. III, with an annihilation of 10-1 in the third The Columbia spanked the Lake match on Wednesday. USS Lake Champlain Champlain III. pulled into Pearl Harbor carrying the unde- “This was our first win today” said volley- feated San Diego volleyball champions, the ball captain Tullard Brown. “I’m really Lake Champlain III. Determined to bring U.S. Navy photo by IC2 (SW) George E. Huff happy about our win” says Brown. “We have home the trophy during a local volleyball A Columbia player spikes into the Lake another game tomorrow, I’m really excit- tournament held at Pearl Harbor Racket Champlain side during Wednesday’s volleyball ed”. Club volleyball court, they squashed all of tournament. “We didn’t win this game” said McAnuff, their opponents. sides of the net, USS Champlain III served “but we are not out of the game yet”, “we “This is our first year playing in the RIM- the first ball to their competition from the still have a good chance of winning the tro- PAC, but we played against other ships,” USS Columbia. The ball went back and phy. “ All of the Champlain team mates said volleyball captain Bradley McAnuff forth until it was hit out of bounds. agree. “We will be back in the morning for U.S. Navy photo by IC2 (SW) George E. Huff “We played in two other games so far today, “Yeah”, yells McAnuff, as he slapped another game and we will see how it goes.” A player from (get team) sets up a serve during and we are still undefeated. We will see hands with his teammates. says McAnuff. Wednesday’s game in which the Columbia team how it goes.” The Lake Champlain III was serious For other volleyball events during RIMPAC, destroyed the Lake Champlain team in the third Lined up in two rows on their respective about winning the game. Bump after set see the schedule in section B. of three games with a score of 10-1.