AWAII RMY EEKLY Vol. 34 No.H 44 Serving the U.S. ArmyA community in Hawaii http://www.25idl.army.mil/haw.aspW November 4, 2005 What’s Inside Lightning Spirit ...... A-2 3-7th FA snags DoD’s highest maintenance award Soldiers ...... A-3 The 2005 Phoenix Trophy rounds of artillery and mor- News Briefs ...... A-4 Col. Randy Pullen Army News ...... A-11 recognized the 3-7th FA for tar fire in training and com- Army News Service successfully balancing main- bat, while simultaneously MWR ...... B-2 WASHINGTON — An tenance, readiness and oper- maintaining an operational Community ...... B-3 Army unit back from ation requirements during equipment readiness rate of Sports & Fitness ...... B-5 Afghanistan won the 2005 2004 while being deployed 97 percent. Phoenix Trophy, DoD’s high- for exercises and missions est award for field-level throughout the Pacific Com- Phoenix for bringing new Hawaii Rotary maintenance of weapon sys- mand’s area of responsibility life to equipment tems and equipment. and the continental United The 25th Infantry Division The 3rd Battalion, 7th States, and to Afghanistan in Each year since 1985, the (Light) commanding general Field Artillery, of the 25th support of Operation Endur- Secretary of Defense Mainte- discusses transformation and Infantry Division (Light), ing Freedom. nance Awards Program has fields questions from Big based at Schofield Barracks, Throughout these various recognized outstanding Island Rotarians. A-2 Hawaii, received the presti- training and combat mis- achievements by field-level gious award Oct. 26 at the sions, the “Never Broken by units engaged in military Secretary of Defense Awards Hardship or Battle” battalion equipment and weapon sys- Banquet held in conjunction maintained more than 4,300 tem maintenance within U.S. Army Photo with the 2005 DoD Mainte- pieces of equipment while DoD. Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regi- nance Symposium and Exhi- logging more than 95,000 ment, 25th Infantry Division (Light), fire a howitzer bition in Birmingham, Ala. miles, delivering 8,000 See “3-7th FA,” page A-3 during the unit’s deployment in Afghanistan. Division More aid gets new bound for ACU duds Vehicle safety Story and photos by Leaders are taking a no- Spc. Stephen L. Proctor nonsense approach when it 17th Public Affairs Detachment comes to safety and motor Pakistan The time is now and the vehicles. A-4 place is here, but it has felt like a long time coming for Annette Fournier some Soldiers at Schofield Flu shots Army News Service Barracks. Still, the time is now for the Army Combat Tripler Army Medical Cen- WASHINGTON — Additional U.S. Uniform or ACU. The uni- ter has just received its ship- Army medical, aviation and engineer forms were issued to certain ment of flu vaccine. units from Europe, Afghanistan, Kuwait, units the week of Oct. 24. The Pediatric Clinic is Kansas and Texas are now helping with “The units being issued sponsoring two special flu relief efforts in Pakistan following the uniforms right now are ones shot days, Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. earthquake earlier this month. scheduled for deployment to 1 p.m., and Nov. 25, 8 a.m. The Army is focusing efforts in Pak- within the next year,” said to 2 p.m. for all enrolled, istan-administered Kashmir where rain, Peter McCloud, a program authorized patients. hail, high winds and more than 700 executive office Soldier from The Immunization Clinic quake aftershocks have complicated Ft. Belvoir, Va., in charge of relief efforts. More than 54,000 were will schedule extra staff Nov. ACU distribution. killed, 75,000 injured and up to 3 million 16 and 18 from 8 a.m. to 4 The distribution point was have been left homeless as a result of the set up in two sections. At the p.m. to vaccinate medically earthquake. first station, Soldiers tried on high-risk patients. See page Coalition Forces Land Component the uniform, and at the sec- A-6 for more details. Command (CFLCC) sent a shipment of ond, they were issued four heavy construction equipment from full sets. Kuwait, Oct. 27. The shipment included Some parts of the uniform cranes, fuel tankers, road graders, dump have to line up with specific trucks and other heavy equipment from areas on the body, so Soldiers theater sustainment stocks available for tried on the uniforms while use in Pakistan. workers ensured they fit CFLCC also shipped four containers of properly. medical supplies. The new equipment is The ACU pants have in addition to the 200 pallets flown to kneepad insert pockets over Pakistan from Kuwait City International the knees. Airport. The palletized tents, cots, blan- To ensure the pants fit kets and packaged meals sent to date are properly, workers required valued at approximately $4 million. Soldiers squat down and lift their legs to ensure the insert Troops diverted from OEF pockets lined up with their Combined Joint Task Force-76 operat- knee. ing in Afghanistan sent eight helicopters, Not to neglect any major five CH-47 Chinooks and three UH-60 joint, the ACU top has elbow 125th Signal Bn. Black Hawks, to Islamabad to assist with pad insert pockets. Workers also ensured Soldiers’ elbows Part of the transformation relief and rescue efforts there. The task lined up properly with those of 25th Infantry Division force has sent medical personnel as well pockets. (Light), the 125th Signal as a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital capa- ble of treating 30 patients at a time. Additionally, workers Battalion inactivates. A-7 ensured uniforms were loose Aircraft crews are delivering relief enough to fit cold-weather gear underneath, but snug supplies, dropping some by parachute to Photos by Spc. Mary Simms; Photo Collage by Leah Mayo remote areas that are inaccessible as a enough that the clothes More than 60 Tropic Lightning Soldiers with Company B, 214th would not hang on them like result of the quake’s destruction. The Aviation Regiment, and 2nd Battalion, 25th Avn. Rgt., are sup- relief efforts are being coordinated with an M.C. Hammer outfit. porting Pakistan earthquake relief efforts by providing food, When all Soldiers had See “Pakistan,” page A-3 water, shelter and other supplies and manual labor. determined their sizes, each See “ACU,” page A-3 Good Neighbor Joe, other items 52 DAYS make their debut in Army, Hawaii since last fatal accident

Comments from Compiled by the Public Affairs Office Good Neighbor Joe Trick or Treat 25th Infantry Division (Light) and U.S. Army, “Aloha, I’m Good Hawaii Neighbor Joe! Soldiers and Department SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Good I symbolize the 25th of the Army civilians pitched Neighbor Joe symbolizes the 25th Infantry Infantry Division and U.S. BE S A division training holiday will be SAFE in to make Halloween 2005 a Division (Light) and U.S. Army Hawaii’s Army Hawaii’s commitment TROP ! awarded for the first 100 consecutive IC LIGHTN special day for family mem- commitment to its installations and housing to the environment in our ING! bers at installations on Oahu, installations, housing areas days with no accidental fatalities. A areas. Elsewhere, a new Web link and a four day holiday/long weekend will from erecting haunted houses and our pledge to living in USARHAW safety tracker are communica- be awarded for 200 consecutive days to gently scaring to ensuring tion tools that will serve Soldiers and their with no accidental fatalities. Halloween safety. B-1 & B-3. family members in Hawaii. See “Debut,” page A-5 As of 11/2/05 A-2 Hawaii Army Weekly NEWS & COMMENTARY November 4, 2005

We want to hear from you.. CG issues call to service at Hilo Rotary young people generally return to their communi- Story and Photos by Bob McElroy The Hawaii Army Weekly ties as better citizens. welcomes articles from Army Pohakuloa Training Area The commanding general fielded several ques- organizations, announcements Hilo, Hawaii — Maj. Gen. Benjamin R. Mixon, tions following his presentation and touched on from the general public about subjects ranging from stationing Soldiers at PTA community events of interest to commanding general of the 25th Infantry Division the military community, and let- (Light) and U.S. Army, Hawaii, made his first pub- to the military taking over the role of FEMA, to ters and commentaries. lic appearance on the Big Island Oct. 25 at a lunch- the hunt for Osama bin Laden. If you have newsworthy eon for the Quad Rotary Clubs of Hilo. A Rotarian asked Mixon if he ever considered ideas or stories you’d like to Addressing nearly 200 Rotarians who gathered bringing some of the 3,000 Soldiers the division is write, coordinate with the man- at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Mixon said it was expected to gain with transformation to the Big aging editor at 655-4816, or e- appropriate that he speak to the Rotary for it, like Island. mail editor@hawaiiarmyweek the Army, is an organization that stresses “service “You must be a realtor,” Mixon quipped, answer- ly.com. ing there is no plan to permanently station new The editorial deadline for above self,” and service to the community and articles and announcements is nation. Soldiers at PTA. “You will see a larger presence at the Friday prior to Friday publi- Mixon opened with a look at what 25th Infantry PTA, but they won’t be here permanently.” cations. Prior coordination is Division Soldiers have accomplished in the last Another questioner asked whether Mixon mandatory. year, and what the near- and long-term future thought the military should take over the role of Articles must be text or Word holds for the Tropic Lightning Division. FEMA, especially in light of that agency’s failures files with complete information, He highlighted the missions the division accom- in Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. no abbreviations; accompany- plished in Iraq and Afghanistan, especially those The commander said that he has performed ing photographs must be digital, that enhanced the security of each country, there- humanitarian assistance missions in his career high resolution, jpeg files with and acknowledged that, while the military is quite captions and bylines. by providing the chance for a better life for ordi- nary Iraqis and Afghans. capable in that area, the military’s primary mis- Mixon said he was proud that the Soldiers of Maj. Gen. Benjamin R. Mixon, commanding sion is warfighting and defending America. The Hawaii Army Weekly is “We should support FEMA as necessary, but no, the Tropic Lightning Division had played a key general of the 25th Infantry Division (Light) an authorized newspaper and is role in ensuring the security of both countries. we should not be doing their mission,” Mixon said. published in the interest of the Touching on his own service in Afghanistan, and U.S. Army, Hawaii, addresses the Quad Regarding the hunt for Osama bin Laden, U.S. Army community in Hawaii. Mixon said that he’s learned that “at the base Rotary Clubs of Hilo on the Big Island, Oct. Mixon said that the Al Qaeda leader is likely hid- All editorial content of the 25. The occasion marked his first public ing in the rugged mountain frontier between Hawaii Army Weekly is the level, people want to make a good life for their responsibility of the U.S. Army, families. They want their children to be able to go appearance in the Hilo community. Afghanistan and Pakistan, an area under the con- Hawaii Public Affairs Office, to and from school each day free from fear of Tal- trol of tribal warlords, not Pakistan or Schofield Barracks, Hawaii iban harassment.” training and protecting the environment,” Mixon Afghanistan. 96857. Contents of the Hawaii Turing to a discussion of Army transformation, emphasized, noting that the division’s annual Mixon said that even if the military were to find Army Weekly are not necessarily Mixon said that transformation is about more budget for environmental programs is $14 to $17 bin Laden it wouldn’t put an end to Al Qaeda’s ter- the official views of, or endorsed than the Stryker vehicle. It represents a major million. ror or its mission to destroy America and establish by, the U.S. Government or the change in the way the Army is organized and “I take it [protecting the environment] very a Muslim nation in the Middle East. Department of the Army. fights. seriously,” he said. The problem with Al Qaeda, Mixon continued, The Hawaii Army Weekly is is that they can’t see forward; they can only look printed by The Honolulu Adver- Transformation will bring new construction to Mixon recognized veterans in the audience and tiser, a private firm in no way Oahu and the Big Island, Mixon explained, espe- thanked them for their service to the nation. He backwards. connected with the U.S. Govern- cially new family housing, training areas and said he emphasizes the importance of learning Al Qaeda despises the idea of a free and demo- ment, under exclusive written ranges. He stressed that while there will be more about the division’s history and respecting those cratic society, Mixon said. All you have to do is look agreement with the U.S. Army, Soldiers training at PTA as the division trans- who came before them to his own Soldiers. at the way they treat women — denying them the Hawaii. forms, it does not represent a build-up of active “You are the guardians of our past,” Mixon said, same rights and opportunities as men. The Hawaii Army Weekly is military forces on the Big Island. and then called for public service, urging the “You’re not giving society a chance to move for- published weekly using the offset Mixon stressed that while the division is trans- Rotarians to encourage young people to serve ward when you leave out one-half of the people in method of reproduction and has forming it can’t lose sight of its responsibility to be America in some way. it,” he emphasized. a printed circulation of 15,300. Mixon concluded with another call to service. Everything advertised in this good stewards of natural and cultural resources Naturally I’m biased, I’d like to see them join publication shall be made avail- entrusted to the Army. The challenge for him and the Army, Mixon joked. I think young people “Service to country is something that able for purchase, use or patron- his Soldiers, he said, is to balance protecting the should serve their country for a couple of years, in everyone should do; this is something America’s age without regard to race, color, environment with conducting realistic training for the military or in some other way that contributes citizens should focus on,” he said. “It doesn’t have religion, sex, national origin, age, war. to society, he added. to be in the military. I think it’s everyone’s respon- marital status, physical handicap, “It’s absolutely essential that we try to balance Mixon said that after serving their country, sibility to encourage young people to serve.” political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. The appearance of advertis- ing in this publication, including Donations inserts and supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army, or The Honolulu Advertiser, of the to CFC firms, products or services Are saints are amongst us? advertised. the Celtic year only fueled the grateful hearts on the Feast Day of Chaplain (Maj.) Beth Echols increase flames of fear. All Saints. 45th Corps Support Group HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY The Combined Federal After the persecution of Chris- As Ecclesiasticus recognized, Campaign col- Have you every met a saint? tians ended and martyrdom waned “But of others there is no memory; Commander lects donations Someone who lived by a different in the Roman Empire, canonization they have perished as though they Maj. Gen. Benjamin R. Mixon $478,721 to help benefit a This year's goal is standard than the rest of us? became dependent on a holy life. had never existed … But these also Public Affairs Officer $630,000. For more Since at least 373 C.E., according Hence, in our times, we honor the were godly men, whose righteous Maj. Stacy M. Bathrick listing of more information on CFC, contact your unit to written records, the Christian lives of Mother Teresa and a multi- deeds have not been forgotten; their Command than 1,800 non- representative or church has gathered together to cel- tudes of others. But do we live with wealth will remain with their Information Officer profit organiza- Capt. Andrew Thompson, CFC ebrate the memory of the men and saints in our day: at work, home, Ed Aber-Song tions. project officer, at (edward.abersong@scho “Without 655-8130. women who lived extraordinary schools or deployments? field.army.mil) our dona- lives during the holiday All Saints Perhaps everyday actions Let us now praise famous Managing Editor tions,” said Day. encourage others. Like the example Aiko Brum Capt. Andrew Thompson, Originally, the feast was of Rosa Parks who herself said, “All men and our fathers in their gen- Assistant Editor CFC agency project officer observed May 13 because it was on I was doing was trying to get home eration. The Lord apportioned to Sgt. Sean Kimmons for the 25th Infantry Divi- that date that the Pantheon of from work.” We can inspire others “ them great glory, his majesty Photojournalists sion (Light), “these organi- Rome was consecrated as a Christ- by the daily acts of right living. from the beginning.” Joy Boisselle zations would not be able to ian church. The date was changed That’s why Congress passed the Staff Sgt. Manuel Torres-Cortes survive. We all use these by Pope Gregory III to dedicate a resolution that the body of Rosa Spc. Cheryl Ransford - Ecclesiasticus 44:1-2, charities, so take a minute chapel at the Basilica of St. Peter in Parks would be the first woman, Spc. Juan Jimenez The Apocrypha to give back to all they have Rome. and one of the few civilians, to lie in Spc. Amanda Flemett The Church canonized men state in the Capitol Rotunda. Pfc. Nicole R. Montoya done ... and what they will and women because they gave Some saints of history are Pfc. Kyndal Brewer do for you in the future.” immortalized, but countless men descendants, and their inheritance Pfc. Durwood Blackmon their lives and died as an offering Layout and a sacrifice for what and women live lives of higher stan- with their children’s children. they believed; they were martyrs of dards. Their names may never be “Their descendants stand by the Leah Mayo Getting it straight: the faith. etched in bronze, but they dwell covenants; their children also, for Advertising: 521-9111 Two names provided in It wasn’t long before the night always in our hearts. their sake. Their offspring will con- Editorial Office: 655-4816/8728 “Honoring Tiny Angels: Fax: 655-9290 before the Feast of All Saints — the They sat on the bus when others tinue forever, and their glory will Families to Remember E-mail: Write the HAW at evening of All Hallows Eve, or Hal- would have them stand, they cared never be blotted out. Infants Lost Too Soon” on [email protected] loween — came to be associated for the outcast in their community “Their bodies are buried in peace, page B-3 of the Oct. 28th Address: with fear of spirits. Many believed when others turned away, and they but their name lives on generation edition were incorrectly Public Affairs Office that dressing as ghosts would lived lives of integrity when others after generation.” identified. Katrina Scott Bldg. 580, Stop 215 frighten away evil spirits. The fact profited from schemes of rank and — Ecclesiasticus 44: 9-14, and Sgt. David Scott dis- Schofield Barracks, HI 96857 that Oct. 31 was also the last day of power. We remember them with The Apocrypha Web Site: cussed the loss of their http://www.25idl.army.mil/haw.asp child. Voices of Lightning: What do you enjoy most about your job?

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become a thing of the past. Pakistan From A-1 ACU From A-1 The ACU is designed with Velcro strips where patches Pakistani authorities so the military went down the issuing and rank are worn. can best support the country’s needs, assembly line and received “The Velcro patches will said Lt. Col. Edwin Hernandez, Com- one patrol cap, one boonie make it easier for Soldiers bined Joint Task Force, Logistics. cap, one advance combat hel- because they’ll only need one About 200 Army Reserve Soldiers met cover, one set of kneepad or two sets of patches, and from the 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation inserts, one set of elbow pad they can switch them Regiment, deployed with 12 CH-47 inserts, two Velcro ranks, one between uniforms,” said Staff Chinook heavylift helicopters. The unit pin-on rank, four T-shirts, Sgt. Bryan Guthrie of Head- will conduct rescue operations, work to and four sets of ACU tops quarters and Headquarters rebuild infrastructure elements, and and bottoms. Company, 25th Infantry transport personnel and cargo. Velcro nametags and U.S. Division (Light). The unit was recently mobilized Army tags will be made and But Velcro has a downside from Olathe, Kan., and had reported to shipped at a later date. — the possibility exists that Fort Sill, Okla., to deploy in support of Soldiers had been antici- rank and patches will come Operation Enduring Freedom. Their pating these new high-speed off more easily, said Robin- orders were changed so they could sup- uniforms. With all of its new son. port relief operations, but the Soldiers bells and whistles, including The pocket positioning will proceed to Afghanistan upon com- the new pattern, Velcro, bet- has been updated on the pletion of duty in Pakistan. ter pocket design and more, ACU to fulfill the needs of Soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, Soldiers said they are excited Soldiers in the field. 158th Aviation Regiment, and the 2nd to finally get the uniform. “Angled upper pockets Battalion, 6th Cavalry Regiment, “From what I under- make it easier to get into already serving in Afghanistan were stand,” said Sgt. 1st Class them when you have a ballis- sent with five CH-47 Chinook and Jerome Robinson, “the new tic vest on,” said Guthrie. pattern breaks up your form “Getting into those pockets three UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters Sgt Jesus Avery and supplies Oct. 10 to assist relief better when you’re in the was a problem I had with the Broadcast Journalist Spc Mary Simms on a flight to Chaklala, Pakistan brush, so when you’re sneak- desert combat uniform in operations. They are assisting in evac- with a group of displaced refugees. uation of the injured and delivering ing up on someone, they don’t Iraq.” relief supplies. know that you’re there,” he Not all Soldiers will be Military Intelligence Group is provid- rocks, dirt and uprooted trees, said through a grin. “I like issued ACUs in this current Five U. S. service members from the ing translators. complicating efforts to reach these Office of Security Cooperation that.” wave of distribution. Fear Fifty Soldiers from the 2nd Battal- areas. Afghanistan Air Division and four The design should also be not, according to Fort ion, 227th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Air Engineers are also assessing the OSCA interpreters accompanied relief more versatile. Belvoir’s program executive Cavalry Brigade, deployed with five extent of damage to housing, and the teams sent by the Afghan National “It’s supposed to eliminate office, another issue is due in Chinook helicopters Oct. 14 to 18. This structural stability of public buildings having to wear different uni- spring of 2006. Army to assist with medical treatment like schools and hospitals. Twenty-six and delivering supplies. Afghanistan deployment is the unit’s third in three forms in different environ- “We hope to be back in the months, after supporting both hurri- hospitals and nearly 600 health clinics ments,” said Staff Sgt. Ray- April to May timeframe to also sent 34 doctors, including three in Pakistan were destroyed or have women, for medical treatment. canes Katrina and Rita. mond Quitugua of the divi- issue uniforms to 25th ID (L) sustained too much damage to reopen, sion’s chemical, biological, Soldiers deploying within Relief operations in full swing Engineers assessing damage according to the World Health Organi- radiological, and nuclear cell. [the remainder of the] year,” zation. Sewing patches has said McCloud. U. S. Army Europe sent about 200 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Engineers from the Combined Joint Soldiers from the 212th Mobile Army Afghanistan Engineer District has Task Force-76 in Afghanistan are also Surgical Hospital, the 160th Forward been assessing damage in the Muzaf- conducting aerial reconnaissance of Surgical Team, and the 123rd Main farabad region from aircraft to damage to major roadways and other Support Battalion, 1st Armored Divi- evaluate roads and bridges leading infrastructure to assess rebuilding sion, to Muzaffarrabad, Pakistan, to to some of the areas most in need needs. assist in medical relief efforts and set of relief. Landslides and tremors (Editor’s Note: This story was com- up a water purification site. The 66th have covered many roads with piled from news releases.)

from its own ashes, the Phoenix Award Trans. Co. is a combat-experienced 3-7th FA From A-1 is given to maintenance organizations unit, having spent most of 2004 in Iraq. that bestow new and sustained life to This year Deputy Under Secretary old or damaged equipment and sys- Army maintenance rates high of Defense for Logistics and tems. Materiel Readiness Jack Bell and In the 21 years of this award, the The National Defense Industrial Assistant Deputy Under Secretary Army has won the award five times Association provides the Phoenix Tro- of Defense for Maintenance Policy, and has had two units among the six phy presented to the top winner, as Programs and Resources Dave Pauling nominees four times. well as the plaques presented to the six presented the awards on behalf of The earlier Army winners of the award-winning units. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rums- Phoenix Trophy follow: feld. Army Reserve unit a finalist • 1990: 1st Battalion, 29th Infantry Six Secretary of Defense Mainte- Regiment, U.S. Army Infantry nance Awards are presented to active Competing against the 3-7th Field Center and School, Fort Benning, and reserve component units in small, Artillery for the top honor were two Ga. medium and large categories. From Navy units, a Marine Corps unit, an • 1995: 51st Maintenance Battalion, these six award-winning units, one is Air Force unit and another Army unit, Mannheim, Germany singled out and selected as the best of the Army Reserve’s 428th Transporta- • 1998: 68th Transportation Compa- At an ACU fitting and issuing session Oct. 26, Sgt. 1st the best; that unit receives the Phoenix tion Company, 89th Regional Readi- ny, U.S. Army Europe Class Robert O'Cull, HHC Division G6, bends his Trophy. ness Command, from Jefferson City, • 2003: 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry elbows in the new jacket to make sure they align with Named for the mythical bird that is Mo. Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division consumed in flames and then rises Like the 3-7th FA, the 428th (Mechanized), Fort Stewart, Ga. the elbow pad insert pockets on the jacket. A-4 Hawaii Army Weekly NEWS November 4, 2005

military lifestyle and Nov. 18 from 12 to 3 p.m. News serve as a refresher For emergencies, call Vehicle safety is paramount, course for spouses who 864-1403. have been around for a while. Mandatory Ethics Briefs Spouses should come Training — The Secre- division leaders emphasize on out and meet new peo- tary of the Army reaf- “The Wave” — This ple, share experiences firmed April 2 that all Fort Shafter worship and increase their knowl- Army personnel must be Story and Photo by service meets each Sun- edge. Attendees will aware of and comply with Pfc. Kyndal Brewer day at 9 a.m. in the Fort receive a certificate of the highest ethical stan- Staff Writer Shafter dining facility. completion and a special dards. He directed You are invited to wor- gift from AFTB. mandatory face-to-face Driving down neighbor- ship and attend the Register at 655-2400. ethics training for every hood streets, along beach breakfast potluck. For Free child care is provid- Soldier and Army civilian routes, or even on the high- more details, call Chap- ed with advance notice to employee, regardless of way, seeing people riding in lain (Capt.) James Lester the Child Development grade, rank or position, the cab of pickup trucks with at 438-1816. Center; however, children and that those involved the cool breeze blowing must be registered with in the purchasing and through their hair, all having DEERS Closing — Child and Youth Ser- acquisition process a good time, seems like a fun The Schofield Office will vices. Contact Robin receive additional Acqui- way to commute around the be closed Monday, Nov. 7, Sherrod, AFTB program sition Ethics Training. island and get a better view and the Fort Shafter manager, at 655-2744 for An Army judge advo- of the scenery. office will be closed Tues- more information. cate who has been spe- However, although riding day, Nov. 8. cially trained and in the back of a pickup can be Alternative sites will Gate Closure — appointed as an ethics fun and is legal in the state of be open to assist cus- Macomb Gate on counselor will give train- Hawaii for licensed drivers tomers with emergency Schofield Barracks will ing during the following over 17, Army policy super- needs at the following be closed Tuesday and sessions. sedes and applies on post locations: the Fort Wednesday, Nov. 8-9, • At Schofield Bar- installations. Shafter Aloha Center, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in racks, Sgt. Smith Army Regulation 385-55, Building S330, at 438- order for Public Works Theater: which applies to all military 1757; Hickam Air Force technicians to install Nov. 17 at 9 a.m., personnel, family members Base, Hangar 7, Room 2, Christmas decorations Nov. 29 at 6 p.m., and DoD civilian employees at 449-6520; Pearl Har- along Macomb Road. Dec. 6 at 6 p.m., on Hawaii’s posts, states that bor, Building 284, at 471- Suggested routes for Dec. 7 at 9 a.m., operators will not permit any 2405, extension 697; and entering or departing the Dec. 8 at 1 p.m., or individual to ride in the back Schofield Barracks, post are through Foote, Dec. 15 at 1 p.m. of a privately owned pickup Building 750, Room 122, Lyman, or McNair Gates. • At Fort Shafter, 9th or non-tactical military at 655-4104. For more details, call RRC Assembly Hall truck, unless they wear a DPW at 655-0585. on Shafter Flats: seat belt installed by the Community Town Nov. 9 at 9 a.m., manufacturer. Hall Meetings — The Road Closures — Nov. 30 at 9 a.m., or Violations of this policy quarterly Schofield Bar- Hewitt Street (from Dec. 7 at 9 a.m. are not tolerated, and the racks Town Hall meeting Trimble Road to Floyd Unit commanders and consequences for violating will take place Tuesday, Street) on Schofield agency directors must this policy could lead to pun- Nov. 8, at 6:30 p.m. at Barracks will be closed submit monthly reports ishment under Article 92 of Sgt. Smith Theater; the Nov. 14 – 18 from 7:45 per published guidance the Uniform Code of Military Fort Shafter Town Hall a.m. to 4 p.m. to install to Tom Rizzo of the Office Justice, the violation of a meeting will take place underground electrical of the Staff Judge Advo- lawful order. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at ductlines south of the cate. Direct questions to Statistics show that the 6:30 p.m. at the Alia- intersection. Additional- Rizzo at 655-8736. number one leading cause of manu Military Reserva- ly, Hewitt Street (from Soldiers’ deaths and serious tion Chapel. Trimble Road to McCor- Dave Roever — Nov. injuries involves accidents in Town hall meetings nack Road) will be 22, the Unit Ministry or with a privately owned are your chance to hear closed Nov. 28 – Dec. 2 Teams of the 25th vehicle. what’s happening around from 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Infantry Division (Light) Commanding officers and post and to address ques- to install underground will be hosting interna- other leaders within the divi- tions to key personnel in electrical ductlines north tionally known Christian sion are taking an active role attendance. Forums like of the intersection. motivational speaker in preventing needless loss of these are in place to For more information, Dave Roever for three the military’s most precious serve the community’s contact Michael Andres, exciting events. Pvt. Gregory Brush with Company A, 1st Battalion, 27th resources: Soldiers and their needs and to make our Department of Public Roever was severely Infantry Regiment, buckles up for safety. family members. community better. Works, Housing Division, injured in Vietnam, and All Soldiers and fami- at 275-3118. his compelling story of ly members are encour- physical, emotional and aged to attend. Housing Closures — spiritual recovery has The Fort Shafter Hous- been shared with mil- Safety Notice Military Spouse 101 ing Services Office will lions of people across the — Army Family Team be closed on Nov. 15; how- world. While driving on post, Building (AFTB) pres- ever, the Schofield Bar- At 6:30 a.m., Roever all occupants of a vehicle are ents Military Spouse racks Housing Services will speak at the Nehe- required to wear a seat belt, at 101, Tuesday and Thurs- Office will remain open lani, Schofield Barracks, all times. day, Nov. 8 and 10, from for business and any at the Senior Leadership 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. emergencies from Fort Spiritual Fitness Break- at the Schofield Army Shafter. fast, on the topic “The During PT hours, from 6:30 to Community Service Additionally, all Hous- Need for Spiritual Fit- 7:45 a.m., the speed limit on Center. ing Services offices will ness in the Life of the post is 10 mph. This two half-day be closed to attend a Combat Soldier.” course is designed to Directorate of Public introduce spouses to the Works Workforce Brief on See “News Briefs,” page A-6 November 4, 2005 SOLDIERS Hawaii Army Weekly A-5

Reggies, Schofield Barracks. Debut From A-1 New e-mail address contacts CG Irvin will represent U.S. Army, harmony in our host Hawaii communities. As a part of the commanding general’s I’m green because of the Army’s pledge to Open Door Policy, the 25th ID (L) and preserve our environmental and cultural USARHAW have established a Contact CG Pacific, at EO competition resources and to helping in our communi- Internet Web E-mail Access Program. The ties, on and off the installations. link encourages all military personnel, their assisted, advised, and Like the Army I’m not native to Hawaii, family members and civilian employees to Master Sgt. Carol Cheley trained Soldiers, Marines, but I want every member of our Army com- make recommendations and suggestions, Equal Opportunity Advisor, Airmen, Sailors, and civilian munity to play a big role in the environment ask questions or register bona fide com- 25th Infantry Division (Light0 personnel on equal opportu- by using organic, environmentally safe plaints. nity issues that positively methods so we can protect our beautiful The access program provides a method of The Equal Opportunity impacted combat readiness. land. Join me in demonstrating the Army’s addressing issues to the commanding gener- Advisor of the Year Award She was recognized by the desire to build even stronger partnerships al, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. recognizes the most out- Combined Joint Task Force- with communities on the islands and every- Responsible commanders and designated standing EOA at the Depart- 76 command for her initia- one who lives in them.” staff will take appropriate action on each e- ment of the Army level. tive to include Coalition The Good Neighbor Program mail submitted; however, the commanding EOAs compete first at divi- forces in the special and eth- Being a Good Neighbor matters to the general will review all completed inquiries. sion level, then at their nic observances and to recog- Army. The Army has a major stake in the To provide input, log onto respective major army com- nize some holidays. communities of Oahu and the Island of www.25IDL.army.mil and then click on the mand (MACOM) level, before Sgt. 1st Class Tina Irvin While deployed, Irvin vol- Hawaii. e-mail link: “If you have questions, com- ending up at the DA level. unteered to go on humanitar- As a Good Neighbor, the Army accom- ments, complaints, or suggestions about the Sgt. 1st Class Tina Irvin, was named USARPAC ian missions to local commu- plishes many exciting things with and in 25th Infantry Division, you can contact the the Division Support Com- EOA of the Year. nities to provide food, cloth- communities — to make them better places Commanding General by clicking here.” mand EOA, represented the ing, and comfort to local to work and to make every member of the According to the program, individuals are 25th Infantry Division December 8 at the annual Afghan citizens. She is cur- Army family integral parts of the local com- encouraged to refer matters to their chain of (Light) during last week’s World Wide Equal Opportu- rently an active member of munities. command, but the commanding general has U.S. Army, Pacific, competi- nity Conference in Orlando, the 25th ID (L) Sergeant According to leaders here, Good Neigh- extended to them the right to seek redress tion when she was Fl. Audie Murphy Club and vol- bor Joe symbolizes the Division’s commit- otherwise. announced as the USARPAC In August 2003, Irvin was unteers her off-duty time ment to live in harmony in host Hawaii com- Commanders or activity chiefs will not EOA of the year. assigned to DISCOM as the with the Hawaii court sys- munities. He also demonstrates the Army’s take derogatory action against personnel Irvin will go on to repre- EOA. A year later, she tem to help young women in desire to build even stronger partnerships using the Contact CG Internet Web E-mail sent USARPAC at the DA deployed for 12 months as the penal system. with communities on the islands and every- Access Program. competition in the first week the EOA for both the Joint one who lives in them, the leaders said. of December. The DA will Logistic Command–76 (JLC- She is also active in the Being a good neighbor matters to the New accident avoidance initiative name its Equal Opportunity 76) and the Medical Task community through her local Army, leaders emphasized, and the Army Advisor of the Year on Force (MTF) 325, where she church. In the effort to continually emphasize has a major stake in the communities of and increase safety awareness, a sign dis- Oahu and the Island of Hawaii. playing the number of days since the last Good Neighbor Joe Contest fatal accident is now posted at selected gates located on Army Hawaii installations. A contest gets underway today to provide Similar safety signs are published in the Good Neighbor Joe with a catchy slogan. Hawaii Army Weekly and on the Division Soldiers and family members who want to Web page. DATE: 18 NOV 05 submit their ideas and help Joe develop a “These signs not only heighten safety slogan can e-mail the command information awareness for everyone, but also serve as a TIME: 1 P.M. officer, Ed Aber-Song, at Edward.Aber- reminder that we all have a responsibility to LOCATION: Sills Field, Schofield Barracks [email protected] not only keep ourselves safe but to assure According to the Public Affairs Office, that those around us are being safe as well,” We will have a guest speaker, entertainment, Good Neighbor Joe hopes to emphasize a said Clint German, safety manager, Instal- display items and much more. slogan like his U.S. Forestry Service coun- lation Fire and Safety Office. terpart “Woodsy Owl,” who has two well- The initiative comes with rewards. When SPONSORED BY THE UNITED STATES ARMY known environmental slogans: “Give a hoot, the Division reaches the first 100 consecu- MILITARY POLICE BRIGADE-HAWAII don’t pollute” and “Lend a hand, care for the tive days with no accidental fatalities, a For more information, contact Sgt. 1st Class Williams land.” training holiday will be awarded. Addition- at 655-2155 office or 386-0579 cell Aber-Song must receive suggestions by ally, a four-day holiday or long weekend will Nov. 30. If your slogan is selected as the win- be awarded for 200 consecutive days with no “Honoring Heritage...Strengthening Our Nation’s Spririt” ner, you will enjoy Sunday brunch for four at accidental fatalities, German explained. A-6 Hawaii Army Weekly HEALTH November 4, 2005 Good health habits help prevent the flu

Good health habits prevent get- Flu vaccine is available for ting the flu. People should con- Avian Flu centrate on not getting Avian flu, also described as the flu by giving atten- H5N1, has been in the news quite deploying troops and patients tion to the following: a bit recently, and it is being • Avoid close contact watched closely worldwide. with people who are those service members deploying The Avian flu is an influenza A Margaret Tippy sick. When you are to the Middle East. virus subtype that occurs mainly Public Affairs Office, Tripler Army Med- sick, keep your dis- Tripler is providing vaccines to in birds, according to the Centers ical Center tance from others to all eligible beneficiaries. The Cen- for Disease Control and Preven- protect them from HONOLULU — Tripler Army ters for Disease Control and Pre- tion Web site. It was first isolated getting sick too. If Medical Center has received flu vention recommends the groups from birds (terns) in South Africa possible, stay home vaccine for its patients and is who should receive the vaccine. in 1961. from work, school beginning to vaccinate patients However, good health habits Like all bird flu viruses, H5N1 and errands when now. The Immunization Clinic will prevent getting the flu, the virus circulates among birds you are sick.You will have extra staff on hand or certain CDC says. worldwide, and it is very conta- help prevent others days and patients may also call the Who should get the gious among birds, as well as from catching your Tripler Flu Hotline at 433-3357 to flu shot? often deadly. World public health illness. receive updated information. The CDC recom- officials warn that if the current • Cover your mouth Tripler’s Immunization, Family mends that certain Avian flu is able to be transmitted and nose with a tis- Medicine, Adult Medicine and Pedi- people receive priority effectively from human to human, sue when coughing atric Clinics, as well as the for getting the flu it would start a worldwide pan- or sneezing. It may Schofield Barracks Family Medi- shot. These people demic. prevent those cine and Immunization Clinics, are include the following To date, however, no human- around you from get- all providing vaccinations for their groups: to-human transmission has been ting sick. enrolled populations, Dr. (Col.) • People 65 years reported. • Wash your hands Michael R. Brumage, chief of and older; The yearly flu vaccines people often. This practice Tripler’s Preventive Medicine • People who live in currently are receiving will not will help protect you Department. The other military nursing homes and protect against Avian flu, said Dr. from germs. services on island also have flu vac- other long-term care (Col.) Michael. R. Brumage, chief • Avoid touching your eyes, nose cine on hand for their patient popu- facilities that house those of Tripler Army Medical Center’s or mouth. Germs are often spread lations, he added. with long-term illnesses; Preventive Medicine Department. when a person touches something The flu is a contagious respirato- • Adults and children 6 months Still, this year’s flu vaccine is rec- that is contaminated with germs ry illness caused by influenza and older with chronic heart or Children who receive aspirin ommended since a co-infection of and then touches his or her eyes, viruses. It can cause mild to severe lung conditions, including while they have influenza are Avian flu and the usual Influenza nose or mouth. illness and, at times, can lead to asthma; at risk of Reye syndrome.); A virus would be particularly The CDC Web site includes death, Brumage said. The best way • Adults and children 6 months • Women who will be pregnant deadly. many of these prevention tips in to prevent this illness is by getting and older who need regular during the influenza season; The current risk to Americans other languages such as Spanish, a flu vaccination each fall. medical care or were in a hos- • All children 6 to 23 months of from the H5N1 bird flu outbreak in Chinese, Tagalog and Vietnamese. Every year in the United States, pital during the previous year age; Asia is low, according to the CDC. The CDC’s toll-free number is 1- on average: because of a metabolic disease • People with any condition that The strain of H5N1 virus found in 800-CDC-INFO (or 1-800-232- • About 5 to 20 percent of the (like diabetes), chronic kidney can compromise respiratory Asia has not been found in the 4636). population gets the flu, disease, or weakened immune function or the handling of res- United States. Further information is available • More than 200,000 people are system (including immune piratory secretions (that is, a It is possible that travelers at the following Web sites too: hospitalized from flu complica- system problems caused by condition that makes it hard returning from affected countries • www.tamc.amedd.army.mil tions, and medicines or by infection with to breathe or swallow such as in Asia could be infected. Since • www.vaxhawaii.com • About 36,000 people die from human immunodeficiency brain injury or disease, spinal February 2004, medical and pub- • www.cdc.gov/flu/ flu. virus (HIV/AIDS); cord injuries, seizure disorders lic health personnel have been (Editor’s Note: The CDC’s Web “Our first priority for vaccina- • Children 6 months to 18 years or other nerve or muscle disor- watching closely to find any such site contributed many of the tips tions will go to our warfighters,” of age who are on long-term ders). cases. Brumage explained, speaking of aspirin therapy. (Caution: How can I avoid getting the flu? listed in this article.) News Briefs Tripler clinics now providing flu vaccine to patients From A-4

reached at 433-6334, and Tripler side of the clinic. At 11 a.m., a luncheon Margaret Tippy ON THE WEB Family Practice Clinic may be Adult Medicine Clinic honoring all Purple Heart Public Affairs Office, Tripler Army reached at 433-3300. Patients enrolled in the Adult recipients and their families Medical Center Pediatric Clinic Medicine Clinic may be vaccinated More information on will be held at the Nehelani. HONOLULU — The Tripler Flu The Pediatric Clinic is sponsoring by these options: This Wounded Warriors Lun- Hotline is available at 433-3357. The two special flu shot days, Nov. 11 •As walk-ins on Tuesdays or good health habits is cheon will feature a brief pro- Immunization Clinic will have extra from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Nov. 25, 8 Wednesdays from 9 to 11 a.m., or available on the CDC’s gram and opportunities for staff on hand Nov. 16 and 18 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., for all enrolled 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Soldiers to personally speak a.m. to 4 p.m. to vaccinate medically patients. Also, patients who are •By appointment; call Central Web site at with Roever. high-risk patients and those over 50 enrolled in the Pediatric Clinic will Appointments at 433-6641. http://www.cdc.gov/. At 1:30 p.m., the day years of age, per Centers for Disease be vaccinated during regular immu- •By requesting the flu vaccine concludes with Roever’s pres- Control and Prevention (CDC) nization hours, which are Mondays, after a regularly scheduled appoint- For local updates, entation “Tragedy to Tri- guidelines, on a walk-in basis. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 8 ment. check out Tripler at umph” for 25th ID (L) and The regular Immunization Clinic a.m. to 3:45 p.m., and Wednesdays, 8 Schofield Barracks Clinic U.S. Army, Hawaii, Soldiers hours are Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m., and a.m. to noon, and 2 to 3:45 p.m. Patients enrolled at Schofield www.tamc.amedd.army. at Sgt. Smith Theater. Tick- Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 to 11:30 The Pediatric Immunization Clin- Clinic may be vaccinated during the ets will be distributed a.m. The clinic is located on Tripler’s ic may be reached at 433-6234. Schofield Immunization Clinic’s reg- mil, and then click on through each unit’s ministry fourth floor. Two routes at TAMC Family Medicine Clinic ular immunization hours, which fol- “Flu Hotline.” team. provide easy access: Patients enrolled in the Tripler low: •Park on the Mountainside Family Medicine Clinic will be vacci- •Mondays from 8 a.m. to noon, Strong Marriages — Do entrance and stay to your left. Walk nated during regular immunization and 1 to 2:30 p.m. cine Clinic you want to strengthen your all the way down the left corridor, hours — Mondays, Tuesdays, Thurs- •Tuesdays or Thursdays from Patients enrolled at the Schofield marriage? Take a day off and you’ll be at the clinic. days or Fridays, from 8:30 to 11:30 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. Family Medicine Clinic may be vac- work? Spend some time alone •Park Oceanside and take the a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m., and on •Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to cinated during regular immuniza- without the kids? Stay elevators near the Tripler Post Wednesdays from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. noon tion hours: overnight at a hotel at no Office and Distribution Center. Go to and 2 to 3:30 p.m. •Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to noon •Monday, Tuesdays, Thursdays or cost to you? the fourth floor, turn right and you For more Family Medicine Clinic and 1 to 2:30 p.m., except the last Fridays from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and If your answers are yes, will be at the clinic. information, call 433-9738 or 433- Friday of every month when the 1 to 3:30 p.m. see your unit chaplain about For information on flu vaccina- 3649. The Family Medicine Clinic is hours are 1 to 2:30 p.m., only. •Wednesdays from 8:30 to 11:30 the “Building Strong and tions available in the local civilian located on the first floor “D” wing, Schofield’s Immunization Clinic a.m., and 2 to 3:30 p.m. Ready Families” program, or community, call 211. Tripler’s Ewa side of the clinic. The immu- may be reached at 433-8145. For more information, call 433- contact the division chap- Immunization Clinic may be nization area is located on the Ewa Schofield Barracks Family Medi- 3650 or 3649. lain’s office at 655-9303. November 4, 2005 NEWS Hawaii Army Weekly A-7 Division bids farewell to 64-year-old battalion

The battalion has followed Story and Photos by the 25th ID (L) in every Pfc. Nicole R. Montoya major war it has participated 17th Public Affairs Detachment in beginning with World War SCHOFIELD BARRACKS II all the way up to Opera- — On a dark, cloudy Friday tions Enduring and Iraqi afternoon, four formations of Freedom. camouflaged Tropic Light- After reflecting upon the ning Soldiers stood, with a past accomplishments of the bit of sorrow, awaiting the battalion, the traditional cer- moment they would no emonial playing of the longer call the 125th Signal “National Anthem” was per- Battalion their home. formed by the Tropic Light- The 125th Sig. Bn. inacti- ning Band. vation ceremony was held on Soon after, the battalion’s Sills Field here Oct. 28, after guidon was cased by Wiercin- 64 pioneering years with the ski, Farris and Williams. 25th Infantry Division Wiercinski later took the (Light). podium and emphasized the The ceremony kicked off rich history and honor Sol- with an invocation given by diers in the battalion and its Chap. (Maj.) Luis V. Kruger. extended family should He asked Soldiers and civil- rightly feel having been a ians to remember the legacy part of its illustrious lineage. and the heritage of the bat- Afterwards, a solemn Far- talion, which is reflected in ris took the stand and give the lives of many Soldiers closing remarks. Above — Soldiers pass in review during the 125th Signal who have served within the The battalion executed its Battalion’s inactivation ceremony, Oct. 28, at Sills Field, final pass in review before unit. Schofield Barracks. “May this ceremony bring departing to its new home a sense of honor and pride for unit, as Farris concluded his those who have served under remarks. Left — Command Sgt. Maj. Hattie Williams, 125th Signal the guidon of the 125th Sig- Sgt. 1st Class Robert J. Battalion command sergeant major, begins the traditional nal Battalion,” said Kruger Wright, 125th Sig. Bn. pla- and ceremonial casing of the unit’s colors. as the audience members toon sergeant, has served the bowed their heads in prayer. battalion for four-and-a-half Following the invocation, years, and thinks the dissem- the battalion was called to ination of the unit will better order with the sounding of the quality of life for 125th attention. Sig. Bn. Soldiers. An inspection of command “The new units will have was completed by Brig. Gen. [the] knowledge of what it Frank J. Wiercinski, 25th ID takes to support the newly (L) assistant division com- arriving troops since they mander; Lt. Col. Anthony have already worked with Farris, 125th Sig. Bn. com- them and know their mander; and Command Sgt. strengths and weaknesses ,” Maj. Hattie Williams, 125th said Wright. Sig. Bn. command sergeant Farris closed the inactiva- major. tion ceremony with some A brief history of the bat- “thank yous” and “farewells.” talion was then presented by “There are so many people Sgt. 1st Class Robert J. Eich to thank for their support of Above — The battalion staff, led by Maj. Randolph S. War- Jr., 125th Sig. Bn. supply this battalion,” Farris said. dle (right), commander of troops, presents its final salute noncommissioned officer in “Voice of Lightning, Tropic during the pass in review of the inactivated 125th Signal charge. Lightning, hooah!” Battalion. A-8 Hawaii Army Weekly NEWS November 4, 2005 Engineers Honolulu engineers contine relief efforts take pies ‘in Sarah H. Cox Honolulu Engineer District the face’ to Corps of Engineers HONOLULU — Days before Hur- ricane Katrina made landfall, U.S. aid others Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Emergency Operation Centers Sarah H. Cox (EOC), around the globe, were preparing for 24-hour operations. Honolulu Engineer District The Honolulu Engineer Dis- Corps of Engineers trict/Pacific Ocean Division EOCs FORT SHAFTER — As began making preparations for part of the Combined Federal deploying response teams to provide Campaign, the U.S. Army assistance when called upon by the Corps of Engineers, Honolulu Federal Emergency Management Engineer District, hosted a Agency (FEMA). chili/frank plate lunch and Honolulu District’s EOC serves pie-in-the-face auction to raise as a command center for local, funds for hurricane relief, Oct. regional and national emergencies. 12. Proceeds totalled $1,287, It coordinates taskers; alerts, pre- which were donated to the pares and deploys response teams; Courtesy Photo American Red Cross to help puts plans in place; and prepares Allan Ponciano, construction representative for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu Engineer victims of Hurricanes Katrina daily situation reports. District, makes his way to the Corps’ quarterboat, a self-sufficient boat deployed to New Orleans to and Rita. “As a storm develops, we monitor house scores of Corps employees who volunteered to assist with disaster relief. District CFC key workers it closely via various weather Inter- prepared the plate meal while net sites,” said Lincoln Gayagas, (PRT), left Honolulu on its “pre-dec- quality assurance) arrived in Mis- vide emergency generator power to district corporate board mem- Honolulu Engineer District emer- laration mission” two days sissippi on Aug. 26 to await the critical facilities such as hospitals, bers (Lt. Col. David E. Ander- gency operations planner. “In the before Hurricane Katrina made costliest Atlantic Ocean hurricane in police stations, water pumping sta- son, Maj. Robert J. Kroning, Pacific, we are the responding landfall. It’s not uncommon for U.S. history. tions, water treatment centers, and Ray Jyo, Jim Bersson, Rick organization for storms like Hurri- specialized teams to be deployed The HED Power PRT joined with civil defense and emergency opera- Totten and Colleen Holmes) canes Katrina and Rita; we are a before the President declares a state members of Vicksburg District, Sol- tion centers. served the 200 plate lunches support organization, providing vol- of emergency. diers from the 249th Engineering “We set up our staging area at featuring chili and rice, unteers and expertise as needed in The eight-member team (made Battalion (Prime Power), the Power Camp Shelby [Mississippi]," said franks, cole slaw and soft support of FEMA.” up of specialists for contracting, PRT from Pittsburgh District, Kenneth “Kennji’ Santiago, HED drinks. The first HED volunteers, a liaisons, mission management, data USACE contractors, and local and After lunch, employees par- Power Planning and Response Team management, and logistics and state civil defense officials to pro- See “Engineers,” page A-12 ticipated in the pie-in-the-face auction, bidding for opportu- nities to “deliver” pies to the board members, who along with auctioneer David Kam were all good sports and took pies-in-the-face all in stride. “We raised a lot of money for a good cause; it was all in good fun … no hard feelings,” said HED Commander Lt. Col. David E. Anderson. The lunch earned $1,037 and the auction netted $250. CFC, the world’s largest and most successful annual work- place-giving campaign, raises millions of dollars for nonprof- it organizations around the world. The campaign is open from Sept. 15 to Dec. 15. November 4, 2005 NEWS Hawaii Army Weekly A-9 AFTB connects Soldier families Commissaries open Trainers seek more scholarship program families to attend future sessions Army News Service News Release Story and Photo by Robin Sherrod FORT LEE, Va. — The Scholarships for Military Chil- dren (SFMC) program starts its sixth year Nov. 1 as 268 Army Family Team Building commissaries worldwide begin accepting applications. Family preparedness and Since its inception in 2000, the program has awarded self-reliance are important to $1,500 college scholarships to nearly 2,500 military chil- readiness, and with the dren. transformation of the divi- The recipe for success behind the scenes is the continued sion and possible deploy- generosity of manufacturers and businesses that sell gro- ments on the horizon, it is ceries in commissaries — and a growing number of dona- crucial that our Army fami- tions by non-military-related organizations, according to lies be as strong as they can Defense Commissary Agency officials. be. The application period for the 2006 scholarship season It’s no surprise that opened Tuesday and remains open until Feb. 22, but dona- Soldiers who know that their tions have already started coming in, DECA officials said. families can manage success- “I’ve been told by the administrators of the program that fully during a deployment the first non-commissary-related business has made a have better peace of mind Soldiers and family members from Company C, 725th Main Support Battalion and donation,” said Patrick B. Nixon, chief executive officer and and are more able to focus on Co. B, 45th Sustainment Brigade, participate in AFTB Level 1 training, to enhance acting director of the Defense Commissary Agency. their tactical mission. their readiness, said the unit commanders and first sergeants. “...Donations all show great support for military fami- What also shouldn’t be a sur- lies,” Nixon said. “First, from commissary industry mem- prise is the key role Army Three levels of enrich- enhance his or her skills. bers who have donated nearly $4 million over the last five ON THE WEB Family Team Building ment support AFTB. Level I This training is equivalent to years, and now by average Americans.” (AFTB) plays in making this is designed for family mem- actual work experience and “Last year we also had about $11,000 donated by the happen. bers new to the military and Get more details can be listed on future general public in amounts ranging from $10 to $1,000,” said AFTB is a family training teaches basic survival skills; online at www.mwrar resumes. Jim Weiskopf, vice president of communications for Fisher and readiness program that it is the “heart” of the AFTB myhawaii.com or call Soldiers who complete all House Foundation, the nonprofit organization that admin- provides participants with program. three levels of AFTB can isters SFMC. “People come to our Web site to donate to an understanding of Army Level II is designed for 655-4368. receive promotion points, Fisher House Foundation, and they are increasingly select- culture, skills and resources family members interested and some colleges accept ing SFMC.” needed to become self- in gaining life skills and originated in 1992, when AFTB level training for con- Applications for the 2006 scholarship program are avail- reliant, self-sufficient mem- those emerging as leaders senior leaders and spouses tinuing education credits. able at any commissary worldwide, online at the Military bers of the community. within their community, for saw a need to educate family Several challenges facing Scholar Web site or through a link at AFTB enhances retention example, family readiness members as a result of les- the local AFTB program are www.commissaries.com, DeCA’s customer Web site. by teaching families what group leaders, Boy/Girl Scout sons learned from the Gulf enrollment and getting the Applications, which must include an essay on why the benefits and resources the leaders and others. War. The program was offi- word out about classes. Cur- applicant admires a great military leader (past or present), Army offers, what to expect Level III develops cially established Dec. 16, rently, AFTB classes are must be turned in at a commissary by Feb. 22. At least one from the Army culture, and advance leadership abilities 1994. offered at Schofield Barracks $1,500 scholarship will be awarded at every commissary how to network so they and enhances and refines AFTB uses a train-the- and by request at Fort location with qualified applicants. become part of the larger participants’ current skills trainer approach to deliver Shafter. The program is open to unmarried children under the Army family. They develop a for more experienced family local installation training. Staying true to its motto, age of 21 (23 if enrolled in school) of active duty personnel, sense of belonging, and this members such as senior An AFTB staff member “Whatever it takes to Reserve, Guard and retired military. Eligibility will be sense of belonging can have a spouses. trains volunteer master empower our family mem- determined using the Defense Enrollment Eligibility positive influence on a Sol- Enrollment in Level I, II trainers, who then return to bers,” the AFTB team will Reporting System, know as the DEERS database. dier’s decision to re-enlist. and III classes is based on a home station and train also take its program on the Applicants should ensure that they, as well as their The premise of the pro- experience as an Army fami- other volunteers. road and offer classes at dif- sponsor, are currently enrolled in the DEERS database and gram is volunteer family ly member, not on the rank of What is unique about ferent locations, for things have a current ID card, commissary officials said. members helping other fami- a sponsor. Family members AFTB is that the program like FRG and teen meetings. The applicant must be planning to attend, or already ly members. The curriculum can enter the enrichment invests in the volunteer, All Soldiers and civilian attending, an accredited college or university full-time in was developed along the program when and where ensuring the individual employees are welcome and the fall term of 2006, or enrolled in a program of studies same line — for family mem- they desire. receives training at the encouraged to attend enrich- designed to transfer directly into a four-year program. bers, by family members. The concept for AFTB Department of Army level to ment training. (Editor's Note: Information was provided by DeCA.) November 4, 2005 ARMY NEWS Hawaii Army Weekly A-11

Sergeant Major Competition heats of the Army Sgt. Maj. Kenneth O. Preston (center) joins Florida for America’s youth recruiters swearing in tising is to speak to the Sgt. Ken Hall delayed entry prospect, as well as their Army News Service program recruits influencers,” said McCurry. into the Army WASHINGTON — Army “Parents have a big piece of during a drag the influence on today’s recruiters are faced with racing event in tougher competition from youth, but influencer’s are civilian workforce employers more than just parents: Gainesville, these days. they’re teachers, coaches and earlier this year. In recent years, more and community leaders. more civilian corporations In the recruiting arena, have offered college tuition getting the message out to Staff Sgt. Reeba Critser payments and signing bonus- would-be Soldiers still comes es to prospective employees, down to face-to-face, personal which have been mainstay interaction between the Army recruiting incentives. potential applicant’s most End strength up despite shortfall The Army, though, is fir- informed advisor: the Army ing back with new enlist- recruiter. New incentives proposed With 123,000 Army Reserve and To widen the window of opportunity ment incentives to keep pace Bill Yamanaka with civilian career options. on the horizon may offer National Guard Soldiers activated, the for all those choosing to answer the Army News Service “We’re up to a $20,000 competitive advantages for Army currently has 616,000 “call to duty,” Secretary Harvey has cash enlistment bonus, a those who may choose the WASHINGTON — Some might Soldiers on active duty, and is success- reviewed the Army’s policies and proce- potential for a $71,000 Edu- path of the American Soldier. focus on the fact that the Army missed ful at keeping Soldiers once they dures to improve the accessions cation Benefit, [which is the “Legislation has officially its self-imposed recruiting goals in fis- enlist. process. Montgomery GI Bill com- been submitted to the cal year 2005, but ignore the fact that “This success shows that Soldiers, The Army High School Degree and bined with the Army College Office of Secretary of the total end strength and capabilities and their families, clearly believe in test score standards have been Fund], a $65,000 Student Defense for two new pro- of the Army are what matter most. what they’re doing,” Harvey said. realigned with Department of Defense Loan Repayment Program, a grams that will really give The men and women of the Army “Army men and women recognize that standards, which are still well above 15-month plus training momentum to the recruiting clearly derive a great deal of satisfac- the Army is a great place to grow per- Congressional mandates. option and an Education efforts, and may offer poten- tion from their decision to serve our sonally and professionally. In another demonstration of the Plus program,” said Douglas tial recruits a financial nation as evidenced by the fact the “To put this past year’s recruiting quality of America’s Army, 87 percent Smith, public affairs officer, incentive not really found in Army exceeded its re-enlistment goals shortfall in perspective, the 73,400 peo- of the FY05 enlistees had traditional Army Recruiting Command, the civilian hiring world,” across the board. ple we recruited this year is within 2 high school degrees while only 72 per- Fort Knox. said Lt. Col. Jeff Sterling, “America’s Army remains the pre- percent of the average we have recruit- cent of the corresponding American Incentives now include chief, Analysis and Studies eminent land force in the world today,” ed each year over the past 10 years,” population had such a degree. Army Reserve enlistment Branch, Enlisted Division, said Secretary of the Army Francis Harvey continued. “Furthermore, we The size and power of the Army is bonuses of up to $10,000 for Army G-1. Harvey. “What we need at this time is finished the last four months of the measured in total capability and the non-prior-service enlistees. The first proposal, the for Americans to continue to answer year very strongly, recruiting over Army is more capable today than it The Army Reserve non-prior- “Army Home Ownership the call to duty just as they have dur- 8,000 people each month. was last year. service maximum enlistment Fund” (AHO), would give ing the Army’s 230 years of service to “In order to free up our resources, “We have increased numbers of age moved from 34 to 39. payments up to $45,000 to this nation.” we are transforming the way the Army combat brigades, support units of “Corporations are trying active duty Soldiers who Historically, America’s Army has does business — improving our busi- action, and deployable, ready units. to speak to the same people have a pre-existing mort- existed to deter enemies, and when ness practices and streamlining our The new brigade combat teams are we are,” said Lt. Col. Shawn gage, or who are planning to necessary, fight and win the nation’s organizations. So, we are able to much more powerful units than previ- McCurry, enlisted accessions buy a home, Sterling said. wars. But the Army does so much more increase the personnel strength of the ous brigades,” Harvey explained. analyst, Office of the Army “Our second program pro- — from maintaining peace in the operational Army without increasing “We have good momentum going Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1. posal, the ‘Army Business Balkans, to building roads in overall end strength,” he added. into FY06,” Harvey added, “but we “Several factors such as an Fund’ (ABF), would target Afghanistan, to helping the new To maintain the desired end know this year will be challenging, too, improving economy and the service members who have democracy in Iraq, to supporting hurri- strength of the Army, 72,000 patriots and we are pulling out all stops to continuing operations in sup- completed their active duty cane relief. The Army serves America’s are needed to enlist in the active Army ensure we continue to recruit quality port of the War on Terror, obligation,” Sterling interests. next year. In order to continue to grow people. have created a challenging explained. “The amounts of The U.S. Congress typically funds the Army, the fiscal year 2006 active “The U.S. Constitution says that the recruiting environment. the bonuses mirror those the active Army manpower program to component recruiting mission is Congress, on behalf of the people of the The Army’s latest drive to we’re proposing in the AHO support a 482,400 force. The Congres- 80,000, as it was for FY05. United States, raises and supports get more applicants includes bonus program. It’s the sionally-authorized end strength, how- “We believe this will be a difficult armies, so recruiting isn’t just a chal- personalized television ads intention of the ABF to ever, is now 502,400 with authority to mission, and your Army needs the con- lenge for the Army. that have targeted the most attract a new market of Sol- grow to 512,400 through FY09. Using tinued support of Congress and “It’s a challenge for the nation,” he skeptical of America’s citi- diers to become Army entre- emergency authority provided by Con- increased support from those who said. zens: the parents of potential preneurs after they have gress, the Army has increased the size influence young Americans, helping (Editor’s Note: Bill Yamanaka serves recruits. completed their contract obli- of the active Army by nearly 13,000 them make life decisions,” said Secre- in the Operational Plans Division of “The intent of our adver- gations.” troops since Sept. 11, 2001. tary Harvey. Army Public Affairs.) A-12 Hawaii Army Weekly NEWS November 4, 2005

Courtesy Photo. Construction representative Steven Takeguchi of the U.S. Army Corps of Engi- neers, Honolulu District, inspects a temporary roof repair in Bugalusa, La. Engineers From A-8 motor vehicle operator. “We’d inspect the sites where the generators were needed and match up the request with the FEMA inventory of gen- erators. The contractors would haul and install the units, and our quality assur- ance folks make sure the generators were working properly.” Aug. 29, Hurricane Katri- na roared across the U.S. Gulf Coast leaving behind $200 billion in damages, five million homes without power, thousands of home- Courtesy Photo less families and more than Laureen Vizcarra (left) and Pauline Kahalioumi, mem- 1,280 dead. bers of the USACE, Honolulu Engineer District, unload The Camp Shelby genera- cots at the Louisiana Recover Field Office in Baton tor yard used an inventory of Rouge. 187 generators ranging in size from 11.5 kilowatts to officials estimate the Corps es in northern Louisiana. 600 kilowatts. Local civil will provide more than Relief and recovery chal- defense officials determined 132,000 blue roofs through- lenges for Hurricanes Katri- which critical facilities out the State of Louisiana na and Rita continue with would receive the genera- alone. the missions ever-changing, tors, and the Corps complet- “The people really appre- Gayagas said. Volunteers are ed 468 generator assess- ciate what we’re doing; they still needed and welcomed. ments just days after the have hope now,” said Jon “As the recovery efforts storm. Hosaka, HED project man- progress, so do our require- Santiago, who has ager, one member of the ments,” Gayagas explained. deployed on numerous Operation Blue Roof quality “In the beginning we were FEMA support missions in assurance team. working on water and power, various capacities, feels vol- Although not on the front and now we are concentrat- unteering for disaster lines of the disaster, the ing efforts on roofing and deployment is one of the HED logistics PRT members debris removal. Basically, most rewarding parts of his are working behind the anyone who wants to help in job. scenes, seven days a week, in Mississippi, Louisiana and “It’s an honor to know we 12-hour shifts, providing Texas, we can get them a can help somehow, in some support, tools and supplies to job.” way, to get people back to those working in the field. “Having people who truly their everyday lives,” Santia- The team in-processes want to make a difference, go said. incoming USACE personnel people who have the right Shortly after Hurricane and performs a myriad of mind set, is necessary Katrina devastated the Mis- behind-the-scenes duties to every mission,” added sissippi and Louisiana coast- critical to recovery efforts. Katie Tamashiro, HED lines, HED deployed a three- “Anything that helps emergency operations plan- person logistics PRT and a these people get their lives ner. six-person roofing quality back is a help,” said Laureen Tamashiro briefed the assurance team to work the Vizcarra, an HED engineer- parish president, state sena- FEMA temporary roofing ing technician and a member tor, city mayors and commu- mission out of USACE’s of the logistics PRT. nity leaders several times a Louisiana Recovery Field Working under austere week on USACE missions, Office in Baton Rouge. conditions requires a bit including the progress of the The roofing team support- of determination. The lack popular and highly success- ed FEMA’s Operation Blue of electricity and motel ful Blue Roof program and Roof program by assessing rooms forced some of the the number of installations damage, providing tempo- first volunteers to sleep in to date. She is referred to as rary plastic sheeting and their rental cars. Then, a few “the Blue Roof lady” in the conducting final inspections days after the storm, EMMA remote cities of Bogalusa, of the blue roofs installed for set up a tent city to house Franklinton, Angie and Var- homes with roof damage. The the thousands of relief work- nado, La. program allows victims to ers who converged on the The Corps maintains return to their homes, busi- Gulf area. more than 40 PRTs at its nesses and normal lives Some Corps responders districts around the world, quickly, and greatly reduces used sleeping quarters all ready to respond to disas- the need for expensive tem- aboard the Corps’ quarter- ters. As of Oct. 26, HED had porary housing. boat moored on the Missis- sent 25 employees to the So far, the Corps has sippi River. The self-suffi- Gulf region, and more are received approximately cient barge generates its ready to deploy. 106,000 rights of entry own electricity and has The Corps’ support to the (ROE) request forms, which its own cafeteria. Many of FEMA mission continues in give roofing teams permis- the responders traveled three main ways: monitoring sion to enter private proper- two to three hours each the storm, preparing to ty and install the blue roof way between their lodging respond quickly and coordi- plastic sheeting. Before the on the quarterboat to their nating a team effort with mission is complete, FEMA work sites in remote parish- other response agencies. HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY COMMUNITY &SPORTS Friday B-1 November 4, 2005 Soldiers and families scare up some fun

Story and Photos by Spc. Stephen L. Proctor 17th Public Affairs Detachment Costumed children wander up and down the street in search of candy. Witches, ghosts, vampires and the like go door-to- door begging for treats with the threat of tricks if the stingy occupants do not comply. But why do they do this? As with most American holidays, Halloween has a long and somewhat mysterious history. Ancient Celts, living in the Unit- ed Kingdom from around the year 400, celebrated the day of the dead on Oct. 31, the official end of sum- mer. The Celts believed that on that day, the laws of time and space were suspended, allowing the dead to intermingle with the living. Due to the rift in time and space, disembodied spirits would come back from the dead to possess a living body, which was the only hope for an Spc. Amanda Flemett afterlife. Timothy Flemett, five months, looks as The living Celts had no interest in if he wants to say, “Now, come on dad .. being possessed; they would accomplish a who is supposed to get the candy?” number of things to keep the spirits at bay. They would try to bribe the spirits by leav- and then carved a cross at the base of the ing food on their doorsteps, hoping the spirits trunk, trapping the devil in the tree. Jack let would pass on to the next house. They would the devil down on the condition that he would put out the fires in their homes to make the never temp Jack again. house cold and uncomfortable, hoping the The story goes, when Jack died he was not spirits would opt for another more comfort- allowed into heaven because he had made a able house. And they would parade noisily deal with the devil. He was also denied through the neighborhood dressed in grue- admittance to hell because the devil held a some masks and outfits, meant to scare the grudge for being tricked. The devil gave Jack spirits away. a single burning ember to light his way Over time, the beliefs of the ancient Celts through the cold darkness for the rest of eter- became the traditions of their ancestors. nity. In Ireland in the 1800s, people would cele- Jack hollowed out a turnip to make the brate by having massive bonfires throughout ember last longer to light his way. He became the area. Young children would dress up in known as “Jack of the Lantern,” and the tra- costumes and run through the neighborhood dition of carving turnips was born. When the collecting fruits and nuts from their neigh- tradition came to America in the 1840s, the bors. The older children would spend the turnip became a pumpkin because pumpkins evening playing innocent pranks on confused were more plentiful in America. victims. Halloween came to America by way of Two popular pranks were tipping over out- Irish immigrants escaping the country’s houses and unhinging fence gates. Another potato famine, and eventually nuts and fruit

Spc. Stephen L. Proctor Halloween tradition was the Jack-O- became mini candy bars, and tipping out- Contestents in the Tropics costume contest 4-and-under group line up onstage. Lantern. houses became toilet-papering houses. The Jack-O-Lantern also began in Ireland, Halloween has a long storied history, but (From left to right) Lion, Avery Revelle, 9 months old; Power Ranger, Jacob Wright, but not with the Celts. The story is more of a now it’s mostly just fun with modern- 3; lilac fairy, Sofia Pfirrmann, 4; yellow dinosaur, Izak Pfirrmann, 2; Woody, Trevor legend than history, but it began with a noto- day kids wandering the streets in plastic Jackson, 4; Tinkerbell, Kaylee Greer, 4; Stitch, Israel Ramirez, 4; and Dora the rious, mischievous, drunk named Jack. smocks and masks, amassing as much candy Explorer, Deasha Abbott, 3, said they all enjoyed the Halloween fun. Jack tricked the devil into climbing a tree as possible. Right — Halloween is Jayne Taylor, the one night when wife of 25th even grown ups, like Infantry Divi- this Soldier, can truly sion (Light) be anything they want. Command Sgt. Maj. J.T. Taylor, Center — A costume passes out contest, spooky crafts treats to neigh- and stories, donut-eat- borhood trick ing and other games or treaters in and prizes ruled at the the Schofield “Spook-A-Thon” held Barracks area, Saturday at the Monday. Schofield Barracks

Arts and Crafts Center. Spc. Amanda Flemett Michelle McQueary Joy Boisselle Wolfhounds make Halloween ‘all good’ for military keiki

The conference room upstairs Pfc. Kyndal Brewer was turned into a haunted lab, Staff Writer and the locker area was made SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — into an insane asylum. Dressed up in various scary cos- Children walked through tumes, Wolfhound Soldiers with these rooms in small groups Company A, 1st Battalion, 27th and were allowed a second Infantry Regiment, took the oppor- visit. During the first pass tunity to have some fun and get through, Soldiers creative, Oct. 26, when they set up enlivened their charac- mini haunted houses in their com- ters and gave little pany area for Soldiers’ children in scares. The second walk a pre-Halloween treat. through, Soldiers sur- Soldiers came up with ideas for prised kids with candy. three separate areas in their build- “We wanted to do ing. They dressed up in costumes this for the kids and played the role of characters more than any- pertaining to themed rooms. thing,” explained “They [Soldiers] had a lot of fun Capt. Michael putting this together,” said 2nd Lt. McCarthy, com- Nicholas Cherry, the fire support mander, Co. A, 1- officer with Co. A, 1-27th. “Some of 27th. “Soldiers Courtesy Photos them even spent money out of had fun and, it Above — A parent soothes her young child and explains that the their own pockets to buy supplies was also a great frightening haunted locker room is just for pretend. to make the rooms better.” way to get a little In a room downstairs, Soldiers bit of unit cohe- set up as a haunted hospital, don- sion, not just for Left — Pvt. Christopher Vaccaro with Co. A, 1st Battalion, 27th ning garb as frightening doctors the Soldiers but Infantry Regiment, is in full character as a dead person hung in a and dead corpses to delightfully for families as haunted lab. scare children. well.” B-2 Hawaii Army Weekly COMMUNITY November 4, 2005

18 / Friday Pasta Bar at Reggie’s — Inter- ested in creating your own signature pasta dish? Visit Reggie’s today from 5 to 8 p.m., and Morning choose from a vari- 6:00 Sign On ety of pastas, 6:26 Coqui Frog Invasion sauces and other in Hawaii NOVEMBER extra ingredients to design your perfect Italian meal. 6:47 Welcome Home 4 / Friday “Build Your Own Pasta Night” fea- Redeployment Seafood Bucket for Two — It’s tures adult pricing at $8.95 and chil- Guam back! Seafood lovers can dig into a dren, ages 3 to 12, at $4.95. Call 655- 7:00 Bulletin Board variety of seafood, including shrimp, 4466 for more information. 7:30 What’s Down the crab, clams and mussels at Reggie’s, Drain tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. 19 / Saturday 7:41 White Face Cost is $19.95 for Turkey Coloring Contest — 7:55 Water Safety two and includes Children in grades kindergarten 8:00 Hawaii Army Report the seafood through sixth can show off their cre- bucket, a ativity by entering the Turkey Color- 8:30 Army News Watch pitcher of ing Contest. Entry forms are available 9:00 Pentagon Channel your at the Schofield Barracks and Fort 10:00 White Face favorite beverage and selected side Shafter Arts and Craft Centers, Army 10:15 Change of Com- dishes. For reservations or more infor- Youth Centers, the Tropics and area mand Ceremony mation, call 655-4466. libraries. 25ID (L) & Pictures will be displayed in those USARHAW 7 / Monday facilities, and everyone who partici- 10:20 Bulletin Board pates will be entered in a drawing to Mongolian Barbecue — Come win a free art class. 10:50 Welcome Home Nov. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. for Mongolian Entry forms are available at the Redeployment barbecue, cooked outside, in front of Spc. Juan F. Jimenez Schofield Barracks and Fort Shafter Guam the Nehelani, Schofield Barracks, ‘I almost gotcha’ !’ Craft Centers. 11:04 Coqui Frog Invasion with seating in air-conditioned Reg- Nov. 19 is the deadline to enter, and in Hawaii James Hooks (left), defensive end for the 556th Personnel Service gie’s. the art class drawing will be held on 11:26 VATV #2 Battalion, rushes quarterback Rourk Petersen of 1st Battalion, 25th Select your favorites from a large Nov. 23. For more information, call the 11:52 Inside Afghanistan variety of meats and vegetables, and Aviation Regiment, before the quarterback passes the football dur- Schofield Craft Center at 655-4202 or 8/31/05 Reggie’s staff will grill them to your ing an intramural game at Stoneman Field, Schofield Barracks, the Fort Shafter Craft Center at 438- 12:00 Hawaii Army Report liking. Tuesday. The 1-25th won in overtime, 7-6. 1315. Cost is 65 cents for each ounce, and 12:35 Pentagon Channel reservations are recommended. For ONGOING more information, call 655-4466. and refreshments while creating a Afternoon Parents Night Out — Leave your masterpiece. Cost is $15 per person Information, Ticketing and 2:00 Inside Afghanistan 11 / Friday kids in the competent hands of Child and $12 a person for two or more in a Registration— The Schofield Bar- 9/08/05 and Youth Services on Parents Night family. For more information or to reg- Hawaiian Waters Adventures racks and Fort Shafter ITR offices now 2:12 Bulletin Board Park — Make a splash this Veteran’s Out on Nov. 12 and then enjoy a nice ister, call 655-8522. offer great dining discounts at Planet 2:42 Welcome Home Day at Hawaiian Waters Adventures night out on the town. Hollywood, Sam Choy’s Diamond Park. Active duty military, reservists, Children enrolled in Parent’s Night Holiday Craft Sale — Get a start Head and Sergio’s Italian Restaurant. Redeployment National Guard personnel and Out must be registered with the on your holiday shopping at the Fort Stop by either ITR office and pick up Guam retirees with a valid ID can enjoy free, Resource and Referral office no later Shafter Arts and Crafts Holiday Sale. cards for these great deals. 2:55 Shamu: The Rhino all-day admission into the park Nov. than noon Nov. 9. Items at the sale will include koa For additional information, call the Story 11. Reservations are first-come, first- woodcrafts, pottery, stained glass, Schofield Barracks ITR at 3:30 Coqui Frog Invasion Up to four friends and family mem- served at the Resource and Referral ceramics and jewelry, along with a 655-9971, the Fort Shafter ITR at 438- in Hawaii Office. Call 655-8313 for more infor- silent auction. bers of the ID cardholder will receive a 1985 or log onto www.mwrarmy- 3:50 Hurricane Safety 50-percent off general admission. For mation. The sale will be held Nov. 17 hawaii.com. Click on ITR Ticketing 4:00 Pentagon Channel more information, call the Schofield and 18 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Nov. and Registration for a full list of dis- Barracks Information, Ticketing, and 17 / Thursday 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more counts at various attractions. Registration office at 655-9971, or the Bisque Party — Youth and information, call 438-1071 or 438- Evening Fort Shafter office at 438-1985. teens are invited to the Tropics on 1315. Family Child Care — Individuals 6:00 Hawaii Army Report Nov. 17 at 4 p.m. to interested in caring for children in 6:30 Community Focus 12 / Saturday get ready for the Fort Richardson Theater — their home should inquire with the 6:47 What’s Down the Yu-Gi-Oh — Get ready to duel at holidays and Come see the Army Community Child and Youth Services Family Drain the Tropics. Registration for the make great gifts Theater’s production of “Kismet.” The Child Care Program. Benefits include 6:56 Change of Com- and decorations. show opens tonight, with Yu-Gi-Oh tournament starts at free training, additional income and mand Ceremony 12 p.m. and matches will start at 1 Choose a ceram- performances continuing on Nov. 16, flexible hours. 25ID (L) & p.m. ic bisque item, 18, 19 and 25, and Dec. 2 and 3. Tick- For more information, call the Alia- Cost is $6 and includes Yu-Gi-Oh paint it, glaze it ets for this exciting musical can be manu Military Reservation’s Family USARHAW merchandise. Prizes will be awarded, and take it home. purchased at the Richardson Theater Child Care office at 837-0236, or the 7:00 NFL: Football and all ages are welcome. Call 655- Bring your box office or online at www/square- Schofield Barracks Family Child Care Follies 8522 for more details. friends and have fun one.org/act/ticket.html.com office at 655-8373. 8:00 Bulletin Board 8:30 Inside Afghanistan 8/31/05 refresher course for spouses who 12 / Saturday DECEMBER 8:42 What’s Down the have been around for a while. Mililani High School — The Drain Attendees will receive a certificate Mililani High School Music Boosters 1 / Thursday 8:50 White Face of completion and a special gift from Club is proud to hold its 9th FBI Recruitment — Are you Army Family Team Building staff. 9:06 Volunteers Annual Mililani Trojan Bandfest on interested in a career with the FBI Free child care is provided with 9:21 Welcome Home Saturday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m at the as a Special Agent? Learn about advance notice to the Child Develop- Redeployment high school athletic field. the FBI by attending the monthly ment Center, but children must be This year, a marching band FBI career presentation on Guam registered with Child and Youth Ser- NOVEMBER competition with participants from Dec. 1 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Building 9:34 Inside Afghanistan vices. local island schools, plus Mililani’s 690 (Aloha Center), third floor 8/22/05 Call to register for this exciting 4 / Friday own marching band and color guard conference room at Schofield Bar- 9:45 Safety Video class at 655-2400, or for more infor- ACS Employment Orientation will compete for top marching racks. 9:49 Coqui Frog Invasion mation, contact Robin Sherrod, honors. — Take the first step in finding the For confirmation, contact the in Hawaii job you want at employment orienta- AFTB program manager, at 655- Admission is $6 for adults and $4 ACAP office at 655-1028. For infor- 10:10 NFL: Ice Bowl tion workshops to be held Fridays on 4368. for students, grades 6 to 12. Gates mation on future monthly presenta- 11:25 Bulletin Board Nov. 4 and 18 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at will open at 5 p.m. For more informa- tions, contact Special Agent Kal 11 / Friday the Schofield Barracks ACS Building tion, call 927-1487 or e-mail band Wong at 566-4488. Hawaiian Waters Adventures 2091. [email protected]. Entry-level salary is $49,347 Overnight Park — Make a splash this Veteran’s Participants will learn how to pre- (GS 10) during academy training Pentagon Channel Day at Hawaiian Waters Adventures pare for the job search process and 15 / Tuesday and $59,418-$67,220 upon gradua- Park. Active duty military, receive employment information on Volunteer Medical Assistant tion. federal, state, private sector and reservists, National Guard Program — The American Red staffing agencies. personnel and retirees Cross at Schofield Barracks along 2 / Friday with a valid military ID Also, facilitators will discuss the with the Post Medical Special Olympics Hawaii — can enjoy free all- ACS employment resource center, Clinic will be offering a Special Olympics Hawaii needs day admission including reference materials, job Volunteer Med- volunteers at its Annual Holiday into the park on listings and computers available for ical Assistant Classic, Dec. 2 through 4 at Hickam Nov. 11. use. Call 655-2400 to register. Program. Appli- Air Force Base and Marine Corps Up to four cations are avail- Base, Kaneohe Bay. Almost 800 friends and family 4 / Saturday able at the Red athletes will compete in statewide members of the ID holder Leilehua High School Craft Cross office with a basketball, bocce and bowling compe- will receive a 50-percent discount off Fair — Remember, Leilehua High deadline of Nov. 15. titions. of general admission. For more infor- School is hosting its craft fair in the The class will start on Feb. 12 and Volunteers are the backbone of mation, call the Schofield Barracks high school cafeteria run for seven weeks. For require- Special Olympics, and more than 700 Information, Ticketing, and Registra- Sgt. Smith Theater on Nov. 5 from 8 ments and information, call Beth volunteers are needed to help make tion office at 655-9971, or the Fort a.m. to 2 p.m. Weber at 655-4927. this event special. Whether you can Today Shafter office at 438-1985. Vendors contribute your time “behind the Just Like Heaven include Cook- 29 / Tuesday scenes” or at one of the sporting 7 p.m. (PG-13) The Military Channel — “Voices ie Lee jewelry, cro- Blaisdell Arena Eagles Con- events, Special Olympics has a posi- of the Great War,” a Military Channel chet items, flowers, handmade cert — The Eagles will be tion for you. Saturday television event, will air on Friday, Hawaiian crafts, Uncle Herb’s performing songs from their Positions go fast, so don’t wait. For Just Like Heaven Nov. 11, at 8 p.m. The program, a Malasadas, Bob’s Hawaiian Style 30-year career including such hits more information, call 943-8808, 7 p.m. (PG-13) salute to Veterans Day, is a very Chicken, quilts and much more. All as “Hotel California,” “Desperado,” extension 27, or visit www.spe- human, very real and very moving proceeds will benefit “Project Grad.” “Take It to the Limit,” “Life in cialolympicshawaii.org. Sunday For more information, call or e- exploration of a world at war. the Fast Lane” and “Take it Easy” Roll Bounce mail Moana Agliam, at 330-6143 or Far removed from sweeping and at the Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, ONGOING 7 p.m. (PG-13) [email protected]. impersonal histories of the first Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1. This World War, Max Arthur’s best-selling performance is the band’s first in Community Calendar Briefs — Wednesday book hears directly from the fighting 8 / Tuesday Honolulu in more than nine Do you have announcements Cry Wolf men and women. Through the Military Spouse 101 — Army years. of upcoming events or activities 7 p.m. (PG-13) words of a generation no longer Family Team Building (AFTB) pres- Tickets are priced at $250, $150, you’d like to post in the Hawaii with us, viewers can visualize the ents Military Spouse 101 on Nov. 8 $95 and $65, plus applicable services Army Weekly? If so, e-mail your Thursday front line and relive the endless and 10 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at charges, are available at the information to editor@hawaiiarmy Roll Bounce artillery barrages and suicidal the Schofield Army Community Ser- Blaisdell Box Office, Ticketmaster weekly.com at least two weeks in 7 p.m. (PG-13) assaults across no-man’s land, as outlets, and charge-by-phone at vice Center. This two half-day course advance of your event or activity. The theater is closed is designed to introduce spouses to well as torpedo attacks on the high 1-877-750-4400 or online at the military lifestyle and serve as a seas. www.ticketmaster.com. See “Community Calendar,” page B-4 November 4, 2005 COMMUNITY Hawaii Army Weekly B-3 Local Muslim Soldiers embrace their cultural roots

Story and Photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal Abdelwahed The Qur’an guides Ramadan Schofield Barracks Islamic Community Ramadan is a special month of (rämädän) , in Islam, the ninth month during which the Qur’an the year for more than one billion month of the Muslim year, during was revealed, providing guidance Muslims throughout the world. It is which all Muslims must fast dur- for the people, clear teachings and a time for inner reflection, devotion ing the daylight hours. Indul- the statute book. Those who wit- to God and self-control. Muslims gence of any sort is forbidden dur- ness this month shall fast there- think of it as a kind of tune-up for ing the fast. There are only a few in. Those who are ill or traveling their spiritual lives. who are exempt, for example, the may substitute the same number This year, Ramadan started Oct. traveler, a pregnant woman, the of other days. God wishes for your 4 in most countries around the sick and the young. convenience, not hardship, that world. However, in the United Because of the purely lunar you may fulfill your obligations, States, most Muslims started fast- calendar, Ramadan falls in differ- and to glorify God for guiding you, ing Oct. 5, due to different sightings ent seasons. The end of Ramadan and to express your appreciation.” of the moon. is celebrated by a day of feasting Qur’an [2:183] “’O you who For Muslims, fasting plays an Id al-Fitr. The first revelation of believe, fasting is decreed for you, important role in Ramadan and has the Qur’an is commemorated in as it was decreed for those before many special benefits. Among These Muslim women share the evening meal known as iftar. October. you, that you may attain salva- these, the most important is that it They prepare favorite foods during the month of Ramadan and Qur’an[2:185] “Ramadan is the tion.” is a means of learning self-control. invite one another to enjoy the evening meal. Because Muslims do not preoccupy or Lailat ul-Qadr, is generally the studies or for congregational themselves with satisfying bodily faith. After the first week of fasting, prepare certain favorite foods dur- twenty-seventh night of the month. prayers. Some spend the last 10 appetites during daylight hours of most Muslims become accustomed ing the month and often invite one The Qur’an states that this night is days of Ramadan in a mosque, fasting, we believe a measure of to the altered routines and experi- another to share in the Ramadan better than a thousand months; devoting those days completely to ascendancy is given to our spiritual ence only minimal fatigue during evening meal. therefore, many Muslims spend the worshipping God. nature, which becomes a means of the day. Aside from fasting, Ramadan is entire night in prayer. In the Schofield Barracks com- coming closer to God. The daily period of fasting starts also a time of intensive worship: For Muslims, Ramadan is an munity, Muslim Soldiers and their As a secondary goal, fasting is at daybreak and ends at sunset. In reading of the Qur’an, giving chari- opportunity to gain by giving up, to families meet for a fast-breaking also a way of experiencing hunger between, during the dawn and day- ty, purifying one’s behavior and prosper by going without, and to meal every Friday. They also con- and developing sympathy for the light hours, Muslims totally accomplishing good deeds. The last grow stronger by enduring weak- gregate every night to pray the less fortunate, hence learning abstain from food, drink, smoking 10 days of Ramadan are a time of ness. night prayer, Taraweeh, which thankfulness and appreciation for and sex. The usual practice is to special spiritual power as everyone During the month, Muslims try lasts for about an hour. all of God’s bounties. have a pre-fast meal, called suhoor, tries to come closer to God through to read as much of the Qur’an as (Editor’s Note: Staff Sgt. Jamal Fasting is also beneficial to before dawn and a post-fast meal, devotions and good deeds. they can. Individuals might spend Abdelwahed is the noncommis- health and provides a break in the called iftar, after sunset. The night on which the Qur’an part of their day listening to the sioned officer in charge of DMSO, cycle of rigid habits or overindul- Since Ramadan is a special time, was revealed to Prophet Muham- recitation of the Qur’an in a Company C, 725th Main Support gence, according to our Muslim Muslims in many parts of the world mad, known as the Night of Power mosque or meeting for Qur’anic Battalion.) Shafter keiki celebrate with a Fall Festival

everyone to participate. We explored other characters. It good time. Story and Photos by Staff wanted to create a safe yet was evident, fun was had by “I looked at the smiles Sgt. Kimberly A. Green fun environment for all of the all. on the kids faces, and noticed Contributing Writer community to enjoy,” said Sgt. Dana L. Dodson, 94th even the parents were hav- FORT SHAFTER — If you Sylvia R. Scully, Fort Shafter Army Air and Missile ing fun,” said a delighted spotted Cookie Monster on Child Development Center Defense Command, com- Scully. Hase Street, Monday, danc- director. mended the CDC for its fes- (Editor’s Note: Green serves ing to the tunes of the “Mon- Scully, dressed as a little tivities. Public Affairs, 94th Army Air ster Mash” with Spiderman, teapot, noted it’s not tea time “I appreciate the fact the & Missile Defense Command.) Fort Shafter’s CDC hosts its Fall Festival parade. Tigger and Bear, you were but play time, and she takes CDC took measures to incor- not hallucinating. These it serious. porate a program that sightings and much more Scully said, “Through dra- accommodated all the kids were credited to the Fort matic play, which is part of and the parents, regardless Shafter Child Development our curriculum, we help of their religious beliefs or Center’s annual Fall Festi- spark children’s imagina- practices. My daughter val. tions and allow them to Demery had a wonderful The festival, presented by explore. It’s important to let time.” the CDC, included nearly 95 everyone know children, too, Scully said she and her children and 100 parents as can learn through play. staff considered the event a they took part in the festivi- Through sing-a-long success and had hoped they ties here. songs, costumes, storybook would accomplish their goal “Our Fall Festival allowed readings and more, children of ensuring everyone had a B-4 Hawaii Army Weekly COMMUNITY November 4, 2005 ‘Mighty Mo’ to mark Veterans Day with moment of silence Veterans will receive complimentary day and that each Nov. 11 About Battleship “shall be dedicated to the Missouri admission aboard battleship, Nov. 11 cause of world peace and … hereafter celebrated and Regular admission to the Veterans are welcome to Battleship Missouri Memori- USS Missouri Memorial known as Armistice Day.” bring their personal flags for al is $16 per adult and $8 per Association, Inc. For the next 16 years, the raising or can choose to pur- United States formally child, 4-12. Military and News Release chase one at the store. A cer- observed Armistice Day. kamaaina rates are $10 per PEARL HARBOR — At tificate of presentation is After World War II, many adult and $5 per child. Guid- noon Veterans Day, Nov. 11, also available at a small cost. new veterans who had no ed tours of the Missouri are the Battleship Missouri All visitors will also association with World War I. additional. Memorial will hold a receive a button that com- The significance of The USS Missouri Memo- moment of silence to recog- memorates the 60th anniver- “armistice,” simply meaning rial Association, Inc. is a pri- sary of the end of World War nize those service members “a truce,” had changed and vate Hawaii-based nonprofit II, Sept. 2. The buttons will who made the ultimate sacri- leaders of veterans groups organization, designated by be available to all visitors at fice to protect all Americans’ felt that Nov. 11 would be the U.S. Navy as caretaker of the Victory Store. rights to life, liberty and the more appropriate if it hon- the battleship Missouri. The pursuit of happiness. ored all who had fought in About Veterans Day association operates the Bat- In addition, the memorial wars, not only World War I. tleship Missouri Memorial, is extending complimentary The first non-Armistice The history of Veterans and President George Her- admission and flag-raising Day took place in 1953 in Day dates back to the end of bert Walker Bush is the privileges to all American Emporia, Kan., with a Veter- World War I, Nov. 11, 1918, memorial’s honorary chair- veterans throughout Veter- ans Day observance. Ed Rees when Allied and Central man of the board. ans Day, including active Powers signed an armistice, of Emporia was so impressed The memorial is support- duty personnel. ending the war. In 1919, that he introduced a bill to ed by admissions, retail and To take advantage of the President Woodrow Wilson the House asking for the concession sales, donations, complimentary admission issued an Armistice Day name to be changed to Veter- offer, veterans must present proclamation, and then in ans Day. Then, after the grants, and the work of vol- a valid military ID or dis- 1926, the United States Con- passing of the bill, Rees unteers. It is not supported charge papers at the admis- gress issued a resolution wrote to all state governors with government funding. sion window. Veterans can directing the President to asking for personal approval The association was travel directly to the Signal issue an annual proclama- to change the holiday. formed in 1994 and includes Bridge 03 level to raise flags tion of Armistice Day on Nov. On June 1, 1954, Presi- a cross-section of leaders or report to the memorial’s 11. Courtesy Photo dent Eisenhower signed leg- from Hawaii’s business, civic, pierside Victory Store for In 1938, Congress passed The USS Battleship Missouri is docked adjacent the islation officially changing political and retired military more instructions. a bill making it a legal holi- Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor. the name of the legal holiday. communsities.

ed. Tour time is 7:30 a.m. to Contact the reservations Community 4 pm. Lunch is not provided, department for availability but you can bring your lunch at 955-0555. Freecycle makes treasure of trash or purchase it at the Hale From B-2 the bulk of the goods Calendar Eric W. Rose ON THE WEB Koa. Call the Fort Shafter Wheeler Middle School swapped in Freecycle net- ACS at 438-9285 for regis- Registration — For par- Waste Management, Inc. works, building materials, Schofield Barracks tration or questions. ents registering their chil- Get more details at HONOLULU — The oper- clothes, toys and even electri- Pediatric Clinic — The dren at Wheeler Middle ators of the city-owned www.freecycle.org or cal goods change hands. new children’s waiting Schofield Barracks School, the office will accept Waimanalo Gulch Landfill, Under the banner “chang- room is open for business at Newcomers Orientation new student registrations www.KeepingHawa Waste Management, are ing the world one gift at a the Schofield Barracks Tour — ACS will conduct a from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m., iiClean.com. often asked what are they time” Freecycle was estab- Pediatric Clinic, Building newcomer’s orientation tour Monday through Friday. doing to promote the three lished to try to combat waste- 680. The waiting room pro- every Friday for all incom- Parents should bring the environmental “Rs” of recy- tionship with Freecycle fulness, as people often find vides free care for healthy ing Soldiers and family following documents to facil- cling, reducing and reusing involves an outright grant of themselves throwing out per- children while parents tend members. The tour will itate the registration as recycling messages geared $130,000, but beyond this, fectly good items as they to medical appointments. include Schofield Barracks, process: birth certificate, towards a broad customer Waste Management’s Kent upgrade or outgrow old pos- For more information or Tripler Army Medical Cen- shot records, physical form base of schools, businesses Stoddard, vice president of sessions. to schedule an appointment, ter, surrounding civilian and any school records that and residential customers, public affairs, has asked As well as the obvious call the Armed Forces communities, the Hale Koa have been hand-carried that have long been a staple Waste Management’s local environmental benefit of cre- YMCA office at 624-5645. Hotel and various points of from a previous school. of Waste Management’s com- public service sector teams to ating less waste for disposal, interest on the island. Point of contact at Wheel- munity outreach programs incorporate Freecycle mes- and the fact one person gets Battleship Missouri The tour will also stop at er Middle School is Melissa on the mainland. saging into their outreach rid of unwanted clutter while Toastmasters — The Bat- the Bishop Museum for a Smith at 622-6525. Waste Management Hawaii programs. another gets something they tleship Missouri Toastmas- short visit to hear about responds that it is assisting “We are mandated to need free of charge, Freecy- ters Club offers leadership Hawaiian culture, customs New Work and Careers local residents in recycling improve diversion rates cling creates social benefits development — the art of and language, and to get a Web Site — Need help in reusable items. across all of our franchise too. persuading others to do glimpse of the many arti- your job search process? Are Facing the challenge of pro- areas, and diversion doesn’t “ Instead of feeling guilty what you wish to be done as facts and heirlooms at the you wondering how to mar- moting “reuse,” Waste Man- only mean recycling,” Stod- that they are throwing away good leaders are good com- museum. ket your skills and abilities? agement has taken the novel dard said. “Giving objects a good items, members get to municators. The tour will depart at Explore the Web site step of partnering with the second life before we grind feel good about themselves In a Toastmasters club, 7:30 a.m. and return at 4:30 http://www.myarmylifetoo.c Web-based nonprofit organi- them up or ship them to dis- and know their hand-me- learn to be both an effective p.m., and registration is om to learn about the Army zation Freecycle to promote mantlers is both cost-effec- downs have gone to a good leader and communicator. required. Lunch is not pro- Spouse Employment Part- its efforts to turn unwanted tive and environmentally home,” said Burns. You will find out how to vary vided, but participants may nership. trash into treasures. sound.” Freecycle founder and your approach to suit the bring a cooler with drinks, The site includes job Founded in 2003, the Tuc- “We are always talking Executive Director Deron needs of different people, snacks and lunch. search techniques and son, Ariz.-based, Freecycle about reuse, but after a while Beal added, “I am truly grat- whether a speech for an For more information or resume writing tips. Also, unites owners of unwanted the ‘use a mug instead of a ified by Waste Management’s audience or a fund-raiser for to register, call ACS at check out partnerships with objects with others looking to paper cup’ message seems a enthusiasm for the program. a committee. Whatever 655-2400. public and private sector acquire them. Freecycle bit thin,” explained Paul Our mission is to reduce goals you wish to achieve in companies that create allows members to send out Burns, vice president and waste, save precious life, they will be realized Native American Club career and training opportu- an e-mail offering an item up general manager for Waste resources and ease the bur- quicker and easier by — All who are interested in nities for military spouses. for grabs, which is received by Management of Hawaii. den on landfills, so it is a improving your ability to learning about various For additional help, con- all other members in the “This broadens the conversa- potent statement when the lead. Native American cultures or tact your Army Community group. Anyone interested in tion and encourages resi- nation’s largest owner of Better communication is who would like to share Service Employment Readi- the item contacts senders and dents and businesses to landfills lends its support to one meeting away, so attend their pride in their tribal ness Program Manager at arranges for collection or drop think twice about tossing our program.” a club meeting the first and affiliation with others, con- 655-2390. off, with no cash involved. items that could be put to (Editor’s Note: For more third Thursday of each tact Sgt. Quiocho, an Freecycle groups are mon- good use by others. We will about Oahu’s waste manage- month at the Battleship enrolled member of the Bishop Museum — itored, and group members encourage local nonprofits ment efforts, call Russell Missouri Memorial from Oglala Lakota, the Sioux Located at 1525 Bernice who post inappropriate mes- and residents to ‘go shopping’ Nanod, community affairs 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more Tribe of the Pine Ridge Street, the museum is sages or items are removed on Freecycle to address some manager at the Waimanalo information, contact Steve Reservation in South Dako- open daily from 9 a.m. to from the group. of their needs.” Gulch Sanitary Landfill, at at 722-4178 or Annette at ta, at 656-5698. 5 p.m. Admission is $14.95 Waste Management’s rela- While furniture makes up 668-2985, ext. 21.) 383-0977. Plans are underway to for adults; $11.95 for gather people together to youth 4-12 years, special ACS Volunteers — Free create a Native American rates for kama’aina, seniors child care at an hourly site Cultural Club and share and military; children is provided for up to 20 heritage with each other under 4 years and Bishop hours per week when you and the military community, Museum Members are free. volunteer with ACS. What’s as well as establish relation- For information, call more, volunteering offers ships with the local Inter- 847-3511 or visit www.bish valuable job experience and tribal Council of Hawaii. opmuseum.org. flexible hours. Come on out and support La Leche League — your Army family today. Breastfeeding or consider- University of Phoenix Contact Cathie Henderson ing it? La Leche League of — UOP opened its doors at at 655-2398 or henderson Central Oahu welcomes all the Town Center of Mililani. [email protected] for nursing and expectant Known for providing educa- more information. mothers to attend their tional opportunities for monthly meetings. The working adults, classroom Fort Shafter Newcom- league meets the third Tues- space has increased by 50 ers Orientation Tour — day of each month at 10:30 percent to meet your The Fort Shafter Army a.m. at Sgt. Yano Library, demand for a college educa- Community Service pres- Schofield Barracks. tion. ents a Newcomers Orienta- Attendees should enter Undergraduate and grad- tion Tour every other Tues- the office entrance on the uate degree programs are day. left side of the building. Call offered at the Mililani cam- This Oahu tour helps Lisa at 685-1865, or e-mail pus, as well as in Kapolei, familiarize new Soldiers and [email protected] for Honolulu and Kaneohe. family members with many more information. Degree programs are aspects of Hawaiian culture, offered in teacher education, customs, language, sur- Hale Koa Room Spe- criminal justice, human rounding communities, the cial — Book three rooms, services, nursing or health Hale Koa Hotel and various instead of two, during the care, business and technolo- points of interest on the Hale Koa Hotel’s fall season gy. For more information island. special now through Dec. 15. about programs or to enroll, Preregistration is re- Eligibility requirements contact a counselor at quired and seating is limit- apply. 536-2686. November 4, 2005 SPORTS & FITNESS Hawaii Army Weekly B-5 30th Signal racer ‘bombs’ Big Island racetrack performance. Bombers also have a Story and Photos by Bob McElroy minimum of safety features. Pohakuloa Training Area Carella’s Thunderbird has seat POHAKULOA TRAINING belts, a metal grate instead of a AREA, Hawaii — During a normal windshield, a fabric net where the workweek Chris Carella can find driver’s side window should be, and himself anchored to his desk, trou- no other glass. It had no exhaust bleshooting a colleague’s computer system and rumbles loudly when or tracking down a problem within running. the Information Management Sys- “They’re known as four-wheel tem here. Harleys,” Carella said, joking again. As the 30th Signal Battalion When he had made his Thunder- Directorate of Information Man- bird track-worthy with new tires agement liaison officer at PTA, and a paint job, Carella was ready Carella, a former Marine Corps for his second race. gunnery sergeant, manages an The race began and the Bombers extensive information system of were growling around the 125 computers, printers and other track, Carella staying with devices, plus miles and miles of cop- the tightly bunched pack. As per and fiber optic cable, which he entered his second lap, a keep the post connected to Oahu Lincoln Continental Mark IV and the world. Above — PTA DOIM Chief Chris Carella (in the left crossed his path. As one of only two DOIM person- car, number 96 with the Ace of Spades logo on the Despite the potential for calamity, Carella didn’t even nel here, Carella often finds himself hood) tries to get ahead of the competition. with much more work to do than slow down. there are hours in the day or week “I ‘T-boned’ him and to complete. For Carella and his col- Right — Carella dons his racing garb before head- pushed him down the track; I leagues, success and satisfaction ing out onto the dirt track for his first heat. Carella was looking right at the driv- can come slowly, sometimes several just completed his second season of racing stock er,” he said laughing. “I lost months after he’s begun a project. cars at the dirt track in Hilo on the Big Island. him at the next turn.” So how does he get rid of the Carella finished the race stress that comes with his job and without further problems or professional responsibilities? ing unmodified cars. hooked on racing, close encounters with the On any given Saturday from Carella said he had never raced finding in it race, in the end, bygones are other cars. He didn’t win but February to October, staff can find cars on a track before, but like the stress release he needed. bygones, and we’re one big the feeling he had was indescrib- Carella careening about a quarter- many people, when he was young “You’re pushing your car to the happy family,” Carella said. able and hard to put into words, he mile dirt race track in a beat-up, he’d done his share of “…racing on limit, only running it in first gear,” Before his second race, Carella said. flat-black ‘77 Ford Thunderbird. the back roads of America.” He was Carella said. “It’s a rough track, ditched the Cutlass and selected a “You just have experience it,” he Carella, you see, races stock cars. also “heavily into dirt bikes but as a and there’s always the potential to ‘77 Ford Thunderbird for his new said. He began racing stock cars about recreational rider, not a pro.” crash into the infield, the tires [bar- race car. Carella finished his first year two years ago when he became His debut race at the Hilo race- rier] or another car. Or you can hit “It was old and rusted, it had no racing for Hensley, and before his friends with a PTA Soldier who track was brief. Although the nor- the wall, literally and metaphori- tires on it, and I didn’t know if it second year, he switched to a new raced at the Hilo track, Sgt. Joe mal race, or heat, is 10 laps, Carel- cally. You’re riding the edge the ran,” Carella said and joked. “But it team, “Ace of Spades Racing,” when Nover. la only made it through four whole time.” was easy to get ready to race the team recruited him. Nover introduced him to a man because he blew out the engine in “My job entails a lot of mental because it had been the previous He kept the Thunderbird. named Ace Ayala, who sponsored a his Oldsmobile Cutlass. work; by racing, I get into manual year’s Bomber Class winner.” Carella plans to continue racing racing team in the circuit. Carella Before the race started, he said work. It gives me instant gratifica- Carella said that the Bomber and hopes to move up into a higher also knew the maintenance manag- he noticed a knock in the engine tion that I don’t always get in my Class is the beginner’s stock car class of car. His long-term goal is to er of his apartment complex in Hilo but assumed the car would make it job. Racing provides me the oppor- class at the track and used as a own his own racing team. (Tony Hensley) had a race team through the race. tunity to blow out my frustrations,” “proving ground” for new drivers to For now, he is happy to barrel called Hensley Motor Sports. These It did not. he said. gain experience and skill so they around the dirt track in his Thun- introductions served as his entrée “I shot a [piston] rod in the Carella also revels in the cama- can move up to a higher class. derbird, blowing off steam and into dirt-track racing. fourth lap, right in front of the spec- raderie he feels as a member of a Cars in the Bomber Class are as stress, feeling the adrenaline Hensley recruited Carella to tators,” Carella smiled. racing team and as part of a group bare bones as any you’ll find on a course through his body like elec- drive one of his cars in the circuit’s Despite his misfortune in his of competing drivers. track. They cannot have any special tricity. “Bomber Class,” traditionally first race, Carella was undaunted. “Even though I’m battling modifications or additions to them “Racing flushes your head,” he reserved for novice drivers operat- Quite the contrary, he was the other drivers during the that could enhance the vehicle’s said. “It’s good for the soul.” Army leads military teams in Ironman World Championships

vailed by more than four hours over 4:00:50 in her ninth Ironman. Tim Hipps Lt. Col. Heidi Grimm of Fort military runner-up Air Force “I love the whole experience,” Army News Service Lewis, Wash., records a per- (44:11:10). said Grimm, who lowered her best sonal-best time in successful- Each military team consisted of swim time here by five minutes. KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — The ly defending the U.S. military commander of the U.S. Army World three men and one woman. The “You just learn so much about your- Class Athlete Program topped all Marine Corps and Coast guard only self. If you can keep your mind women's crown in the 2005 U.S. military finishers and led the fielded two male finishers and the strong and not get defeated by your Ironman. All-Army team to victory in the Navy did not provide a female fin- own thoughts, then you can contin- 2005 Ironman World Champi- isher required for an official team ue.” him, and he executed.” onships. time. Grimm posted personal-best Merely finishing on your feet is Michael Hagen, a major, epito- “The biggest motivating factor times on the swim and bike. an accomplishment on the island, mized the phrase “lead by example” for me, and the biggest reason I “In the last few miles, you hear triathletes say. here, Oct. 15, by completing the 2.4- do it, is for the military team the crowd and you hear the “Hawaii is totally different,” mile ocean swim, 112-mile bike and competition,” said Hagen, 43, of announcer, which is just so inspir- Hagen said. “There are lots of peo- 26.2-mile run in 9 hours, 23 min- Fort Carson, Colo., who finished ing. I always tell myself once you ple who have good races elsewhere utes and 7 seconds. seventh in the men’s 40-44 get to that point there’s no stop- who totally fall apart at Hawaii, age group with splits of 1:03:06 Heidi Grimm, a lieutenant ping.” which I nearly did this time. colonel stationed at Fort Lewis, in the swim, 4:52:17 on the bike Wash., anchored the Army’s contin- and 3:22:17 for the run. “I’m just Rookie ‘hung tough’ Competition exhausting gent by successfully defending her able to push myself harder working U.S. military women’s Hawaii Iron- for the team than I would be indi- Tovar, 34, who works for the mentally and physically man crown with a personal-best vidually.” Defense Reduction Agency at Kirt- “The Ironman is so hard physi- Courtesy photo time of 10:42:03. A four-time winner of the Armed land Air Force Base, N.M., also cally that ironically it usually Arthur Mathisen (9:31:18), a Forces Triathlon Championships, hung tough in his Hawaii Ironman comes down to who is the smartest. tried to tutor,” Hagen said. “The captain, and Hector Tovar Grimm, 38, finished tenth in the debut. ...You never get it perfect. There’s (10:19:54), a major, rounded out the women’s 35-39 age group. Her “For the second year in a row, we older veterans gave him all the Army team (39:56:22) that pre- splits were 1:05:04, 5:29:52 and had a rookie on our team that we’ve hints and advice that we could give See “Ironman,” page B-6 B-6 Hawaii Army Weekly SPORTS & FITNESS November 4, 2005

Ironman From B-5 Intramural Flag Football just too much to get right and if you get anything a little bit Standings wrong with a race that hard Unit Wins Losses Pct. and that long, you’re going to pay.” Green Division Hagen should know; he HHC, 84th Eng. Bn. 2 0 1.000 NOVEMBER was competing in the Iron- HOC, 732 MI 2 1 0.667 man World Championships HHC, Discom 2 1 0.667 5 / Saturday for the fifth time since 1996 Ladies Golf Clinic — when he helped the Army to Co. B, 66th Eng. 1 1 0.500 Ladies, do you want to its first of four military team Co. A, 1st Bn.,14th Inf. 0 3 0.000 brush up on your golfing titles in the past decade. skills? A free golf clinic will Hagen said the crowd Orange Division be held tomorrow, Nov. 5, at inspired him to finish rela- 1-25 Avn. Rgt. 3 0 1.000 the Leilehua Golf Course tively strong. Ten minutes located right outside the later, he was in the medical HHC, 3rd Bde. 3 1 0.750 Wheeler Army Air Field tent getting treated for 556th PSB 1 1 0.500 front gate. dehydration and hypona- Co. A, 1st Bn., 27th Inf. 1 2 0.333 The clinic will last for tremia. one hour and will begin Co. B, 725th MSB 0 4 0.000 promptly at 3 p.m. All Army Ironmen get strong required equipment will be support Blue Division provided to participants and advance reservations Ironmen contend that Btry. B, 2nd Bn., 11th FA 2 0 1.000 are recommended. For more mind must prevail over mus- HHT, 3rd Sqdn., 4th CavCo. 1 0 0.667 details or to reserve your cle during one of the most Co. C, 25th Avn Rgt. 1 1 0.500 space, call 655-4653. grueling physical and psy- Co. C, 1st Bn., 14th Inf. 0 3 0.000 chological tests in the world DFAC 0 3 0.000 6 / Sunday of sports. Grimm says noth- “5 Game, No Tap” — ing matches the satisfaction Individuals are invited to of overcoming adversity dur- Gold Division participate in the “5 Game, ing Ironman competitions. Btry. A. 3rd Bn., 7th FA 3 0 1.000 No Tap” Tournament at the “Every time I cross the fin- HQ Co. A. 225th FSB 1 2 0.333 Schofield Bowling Center. Courtesy Photo ish line on an Ironman, it is a Check-in is at 1 p.m. and Strike! victory because it’s such a Co. A, 2nd Bn., 5th Inf. 1 1 0.500 the cost is $20. Call 655- tough challenge, and you just 125th Fin. Bn. 1 1 0.500 0573 for more information. Jennifer Boisselle displays the winning form that never know what’s going to Co. A, 1st Bn., 27th Inf 0 2 0.000 helped her to beat the best girl bowlers at the happen to you out there,” 8 / Tuesday said the Army’s 2004 co- Oahu Interscholastic Association Championship Purple Division Army Power Lifting rounds held at Leeward Bowl, Pearl City, Oct. 29. Female Athlete of the Year. Championship — Show “It’s such a feeling of relief 40th QM 4 0 1.000 off your strength and com- and a feeling of gratefulness.” Co. C, 2nd Bn., 27th Inf 2 1 0.667 pete in the Army Power and $60 per person for dence. Classes are offered Grimm said she’s most Co. C, 725 MSB 1 2 0.333 Lifting Championship. cheerleading, or $20 per at the Fort Shafter Physical grateful to the Army for field- Applications will be accept- person using the same uni- Fitness Center, Tuesdays ing a team in the world Co. B, 2nd Bn., 35th Inf 0 2 0.000 ed through Nov. 8. The com- form from past cheerlead- and Thursdays from 4:30 to championships. HHC, 125th STB 0 2 0.000 petition takes place on Nov. ing seasons. For more infor- 5:30 p.m. For more informa- “I can’t tell you how many 15 and 16 at the Martinez mation, contact your area tion, call instructor Daryl- folks were saying ‘Go Army! Ft. Shafter Division Physical Fitness Center on sports director. Lynn Gandaoli at 779-4495. Go Army!’ because we have Schofield Barracks from 6 the Army colors on,” she said. 30th Signal 3 0 1.000 to 8:30 p.m. ONGOING Chess Club — Come “The Ironman was started by 94th AAD4 1 0.800 The event is $10 to enter and play chess every Mon- military folks, so I think it’s 29th Engineers 3 1 0.750 and free for spectators. For Brazilian Capoeira — day from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at important that we have the DENTAC 1 1 0.500 more information, call 655- Develop the mind, body and the Tropics. Competitors military presence there every 4804. spirit to include physical must have their own equip- year. We tout in the military TAMC 2 2 0.500 fitness, self-defense and ment; a few chess sets will that physical fitness is criti- 39th MP 1 4 0.200 18 / Friday self-discipline through be available for those with- cally important. What’s a bet- USARPAC 0 5 0.000 Brazilian Capoeira. Classes out. For more information, Intramural Basketball ter way to set the example (Standings are current as of Nov. 2.) — Applications for Army are offered Mondays from call the Tropics at 655-0002. than being an Ironman?” Hawaii Men’s Intramural 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Fort Basketball are due on Nov. Shafter Physical Fitness Gopher Golf Contest 18. The intramural season Center. — You could win a great gift runs from Dec. 5 through The fall session will run certificate from MWR when March 17. For more infor- through Dec. 19. For more you participate in the mation, call the USAG-HI information, call instructor Gopher Golf Contest. If you Sports Office at 655-0856 or Mestre Kinha at 247-7890. find the hidden golf ball in 655-0101. the Discovery magazine, log Hawaii Okinawa on to the MWR Web site at Youth Basketball and Karate Do Shodukan www.mwrarmyhawaii.com Cheerleading — Registra- Classes — Come to the and submit your answer. tion for Hawaii Youth Fort Shafter Physical Fit- Contestant answers Sports basketball and ness Center for this exciting must include both the sec- cheerleading will be held class, Thursdays from 6 to tion and page number the Nov. 1 to 29 at the Youth 7:45 p.m., or Saturdays golf ball is on. For more Centers at Aliamanu Mili- from 1 to 2:45 p.m. Develop information, call 438-7120. tary Reservation, Fort character, confidence, Shafter, Schofield Barracks, health and self-discipline. Reggie’s Sports Night Helemano Military Reser- Contact instructor Joseph — Join the excitement vation and Wheeler Army Bunch at 488-4495 for addi- every Monday with a spe- Air Field. tional information. cial sports bar menu served First-time participants from 4 to 8 p.m. The lounge must sign up with the CYS Cardio Kickboxing — closes at 9 p.m., but until Registration Office before Cardio kickboxing can help then, patrons can enjoy big they will be able to register develop cardio-vascular fit- screen TV, ESPN and more. for activities. Cost is $55 ness, improve balance and Call 655-0660 for more per person for basketball lead to more self-confi- information.

Camp, 4-13 Jan 06, Reno, that can be found at all mili- Nevada. Application from tary Physical Fitness Cen- DA-4762-R are available at ters, or go on line to all fitness centers and the www.active.com. USAG- HI sports For information on the office, bldg Great Aloha Run, call the 556, Kaala GAR office at 528-7388 or NOVEMBER Rec center. visit the Web site at Submit www.greataloharun.com. 12 / Saturday your UH-Military Apprecia- applica- 18 / Sunday tion Night — Selected mili- tion. Great Aloha Run Train- tary service members will be The dead- ing — All 2006 GAR appli- honored at Aloha Stadium, line has been cants are invited to partici- prior to the 6:05 p.m. Univer- extended to pate in the 2005/2006 GAR sity of Hawaii against Utah 11 Nov. For more informa- “In-Training” Workshop. State football game. tion call 655-9914. Training will begin Active and reserve Sol- on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 7:20 diers will also receive two DECEMBER a.m. at the Kapiolani Park football tickets for the price Bandstand. Participants of one; however, a valid mili- 2 / Friday must arrive on time, sign a tary ID is required, and only Great Aloha Run — waiver and from there, train- one discount offer is avail- Don’t miss the 22nd Great ers will help them get ready able per ID. Aloha Run, an 8.15-mile run for the race, regardless of This offer is valid for pre- held on President’s Day, Feb. pace and current condition- sale purchases only, and tick- 20. ing. ets are available at the Stan The GAR is offering a spe- Participants can join their Sheriff Center and Aloha cial rate and entry form to all preferred group of walk- Stadium box offices only. active duty Soldiers, family ers, walk-runners, or Information on military dis- members and DoD civil- runners. counts is available at 486- ians. By using the special “In-Training” 9300. military entry form, par- will be con- ticipants will save $5 off ducted every 11 / Friday the regular entry fee and Sunday at Army Bowling Trail $1 will be returned to MWR. 7:30 a.m. Camp — Female bowlers Early entries received no through Feb.12. carrying a 160 certified later than Dec. 2 will entitle The workshop, valued at league average or higher are you to a free “In Training” T- $165, is free to all 2005 GAR encouraged to apply for the shirt too. However, be sure to participants. Call 943-0309 2006 All Army Bowling Trail use the military entry form for more information.