Hawaii Latin Nights B-1 MCCS & SM&SP B-2 Black History B-3 Menu B-5 Word to Pass B-6 Jiu-Jitsu C-1 Sports Briefs C-2 the Bottom Line C-3

INSIDE Memorial Service A-2 ISMT A-3 Drill instructor duty A-5 Hawaii Latin Nights B-1 MCCS & SM&SP B-2 Black History B-3 Menu B-5 Word to Pass B-6 Jiu-Jitsu C-1 Sports Briefs C-2 The Bottom Line C-3

Ron Artis D-1 MVMOLUME 35, NUMBER 9 ARINEARINEWWW.MCBH.USMC.MIL MARCH 4, 2005 1/3 boards Essex to Japan

Staff Sgt. J.D. Cress 31st MEU

KUWAIT NAVAL BASE, Kuwait — The Marines and Sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit boarded three ships of the U.S. Navy’s Essex Amphibious Ready Group Monday to prepare for a four-week voyage back home to Okinawa, Japan. The 31st MEU conducted security and sta- bilization operations in the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility from September 2004 to February 2005. The MEU was assigned to the 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force. The 2,200-member MEU was responsible for a wide range of missions including assistance and security for Iraq’s first free elections, limited-scale raids against the insur- gency, civil affairs missions, Iraqi border security and training of Iraqi Security Forces. Additionally, the Navy and Marine Corps team also participated in other operations that were necessary to further stabilize the area, in support of the Interim Iraq Government. The 31st MEU, a Marine Air Ground Task Force, is comprised of Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment from MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay; Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (Reinforced); MEU Service Support Group 31; and the MEU Command Element. It was the command element that was responsible for command and control of the MEU that was dispersed throughout a 33,000 square-mile Staff Sgt. J. D. Cress area of operations in the western Al Anbar Marines and Sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit are transported by a Landing Craft Utility to the well deck of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS Essex province. (LHD-2) to prepare for the unit’s redeployment to its home base in Okinawa, Japan. The MEU, serving in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom since September 2004, includes Marines from 1st Battlion, 3rd Marine Regiment, assigned to MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. See 31ST MEU, A-8 3rd Radio A general’s speech Beach returns recreation policies after 14 change

Ed Hanlon V months MCCS Marketing Cpl. Megan L. Stiner Marine Corps Base Hawaii is Press Chief home to some of Oahu’s most beautiful and recreationally invit- After 14 months of being deployed, 24 ing beaches. The policies that Marines with Alpha Company, 3rd Radio have been in place regulating Battalion made a safe return to Kaneohe Bay recreational activities have been Feb. 22 and 25. recently modernized in an effort In November of 2003, the Marines left to ensure that beach usage can be Kaneohe Bay and headed to a five-month maximized while still maintain- work up in California, which prepared them ing an appropriate level of safety. for the eight-and-a-half months they spent in “We simply looked at the Iraq. existing regulations and asked “It was a very long deployment,” laughs how they could be better,” said Capt. Brian B. Wilcox, officer-in-charge, Radio Harry Sprague, water safety man- Battalion Detachment, 11th Marine Cpl. Megan L. Stiner ager for Marine Corps Expeditionary Unit. “Everyone is relieved to Gen. Michael W. Hagee (right), commandant of the Marine Corps, answers a question about quality of life to Community Services, MCB be back.” the Marines and Sailors of MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, during his visit Friday. After a brief speech, mostly con- Hawaii. “We found a few areas The experience of being in Iraq, explained cerning small-unit leadership by Hagee, Sgt. Maj. John L. Estrada (left), sergeant major of the Marine Corps, that could be updated without Wilcox, is something that will stay with each spoke shortly about the history and future of the Corps, and upholding its standards. Both entertained questions jeopardizing safety, got input of the Marines for the rest of their lives. from the crowd, which ranged from topics about barracks functionality to the future of combat gear to the pop- ularity of digital camouflage utilities. from the base community and See 3RD RADIO, A-8 the proposals had some really positive reactions.” The primary change in policy deals with authorized patronage. The previous regulation dictated Seaman receives NAM for that an authorized cardholder was limited to sponsoring two guests. The new regulation allows authorized patrons to assisting with truck fire sponsor up to three guests. To sponsor a guest, patrons must be Cpl. Megan L. Stiner the smell of something burning began to seep into 18 or older. Press Chief the building, located next door to the 7-Day Store. The next change encompasses Lt. Col. Walter R. Watson, commanding officer, the acceptance of pets on the “I think we went through five fire extinguish- Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24; Petty beaches. The previous regulation ers,” remarked Seaman Daniel R. Wilson, aviation Officer 1st Class Larry Cummins, aviation structur- established that dogs are limited technician, Marine Aviation Logistic Squadron 24. al mechanic, and Wilson went into the parking lot to only North Beach during des-

If there is something on fire, you do all you can to to investigate. Cpl. Megan L. Stiner ignated hours. The new rule put out the flames and that is what we did.” “We noticed there was a truck on fire,” said the Brig. Gen. Duane D. Thiessen, commanding general, 1st allows dogs on every MCB Hawaii Wilson, who is no stranger to aiding in unusual 21-year-old, Bremerton, Wash. native. “So we ran Marine Aircraft Wing, congratulates Seaman Daniel R. beach, but limits the timeframe or dangerous situations, used to be a lifeguard and over to make sure no one was inside.” Wilson after presenting him with the Navy and Marine from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., daily. has helped save lives in the past. He credits his suc- After finding no one inside, they ran into the 7- Corps Achievement Medal for his Dec. 7, 2004 actions. A minor change has been cess to being able to act swiftly and stay calm under Day Store, told the clerks what was going on and made that deals with using the trying conditions. told them to call the fire department. Then they After all the commotion, an individual came buddy system when entering the Luckily, during an incident on MCB Hawaii, Dec. grabbed a couple fire extinguishers, went back to outside and claimed the vehicle. He said he didn’t water. Patrons are still highly 7, 2004, no one needed to be rescued, but his quick the parking lot and began spraying down the truck. hear what was going on outside, but he did smell a encouraged to use the buddy sys- thinking and speedy actions prevented a truck fire Wilson explained that they had to make a few strong odor of fuel as he was walking toward the tem; however, a person swim- from turning into an inferno. trips back into the 7-Day store to get more fire store. ming alone is now allowed to According to Wilson, who volunteers as an assis- extinguishers because they ran out so quickly. “We just did what anyone else would have done enter the water if there are others tant scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 425 on “Once the fire was nearly out, the fire depart- Tuesdays, it was during one of their meetings that ment showed up and took control of the situation.” See FIRE, A-7 See BEACHES, A-8

See page A-2 for information on the memorial service for fallen 1/3 Marines at the State Capitol.

A-2 • MARCH 4, 2005 HAWAII MARINE

NEWS BRIEFS 1/3 memorial to be held Hawaii Marine Staff service, with music by the Marine Forces their 1st sergeant or sergeant major. For Base to Host Close of Makahiki MCB Hawaii, Public Affairs Pacific Band and the Honolulu Symphony more information on the memorial service, The closing ceremonies of the 2004-2005 String Duet. The service will also include visit www.mcbh.usmc.mil. Makahiki Season will be held on MCB Hawaii, The commander, U.S. Marine Corps inspirational readings and honors to the Saturday and Sunday, as local families gather to Forces Pacific, will sponsor a memorial fallen. The public is invited and Directions pay tribute in traditional fashion on Mokapu service Monday to honor 27 encouraged to attend. As parking For those driving to the ceremony from Peninsula. Saturday morning, Keahiakahoe Marines and one Sailor from 1st at the Capitol is limited, public MCB Hawaii, the best route is to go toward Canoe Club canoes will cross Kaneohe Bay, bear- Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. transportation to and from the serv- Honolulu via the H-3, take Exit 11 and turn ing the “akua loa” (symbol of Makahiki) from killed in while deployed in support ice is highly recommended. For left (east) on Kamehameha Highway Kuoloa Beach Park to Hale Koa Beach area. of the War on Terrorism in Iraq. The more information, contact Mr. Chuck (Highway 83), then right (south) on Pali Mokapu Elementary students will join the service will be held in the Rotunda of the Little of Marine Forces Pacific Public Highway (Highway 61). Take the Makahiki celebrants in a canoe-welcoming cere- Hawaii State Capitol, at 235 South Beretania Affairs at 477-8309. Punchbowl Street ramp toward Lusitana mony at the landing site. There will be ancient St., in Honolulu, beginning at 1 p.m. Street, when the road forks, take the right- Hawaiian chants, a talk story and hula perform- Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle and Lieutenant Transportation for MCB Hawaii, hand lane onto Punchbowl Street, and turn ances. Before dawn on Sunday, the “akua loa” will General Wallace C. Gregson, MARFORPAC Kaneohe Bay participants right onto South Beretania Street. The be moved by procession from Hale Koa Beach to commander, will speak at the memorial Those planning to attend should contact Capitol will be on the left. Pyramid Rock where traditional sunrise ceremonies will mark the end of the Makahiki season.

New Nimitz Road/Detour Plan Nimitz Road will be closed from March 21 to March 25. There will be “road closed” signs at the Moving on following streets. •Nimitz Road entrance (intersection of Nimitz Road and Reeves Road) •Other end of Nimitz Road (Corner of Halligan Road and Nimitz Road) •Halligan Road (intersection of Halligan Road and Nimitz Road) The projected end date is March 24, however, that is is subject to change. There will be a partial lane closure which will still allow two-way vehic- ular access from Monday through March 16 to facilitate curb/gutter removal and replacement. The point of contact is Marc Wong, Construction Management Engineer, 257-1116.

Red Cross to Recognize Volunteers The American Red Cross will be honoring their volunteers for their services in 2004 and will be having a luncheon on March 14 at the Staff Non- Commissioned Officers Club, Building 3088, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Battle of Iwo Jima 60th Anniversary Ceremony At 2 p.m. on March 16, Iwo Jima veterans, returning from a 60th anniversary reunion at the tiny speck of an island that brought so many casualties to both sides, will be honored at a ceremony at the Pacific War Memorial, located on Marine Corps Base Hawaii. This ceremony will commem- orate the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, and is open to the public. This date also marks the third anniversary of the dedication of The Pacific War Memorial, which pays tribute to Petty Officer 1st Class Evelyn P. Haywood Adm. Thomas B. Fargo (right) salutes Adm. William J. Fallon (left) as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Richard B. Myers looks on, all who have served and continue to serve our during the U.S. Pacific Command change of command ceremony aboard Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii. Fallon relieves Fargo to become the 21st great nation. Commander, U.S. Pacific Command. U.S. PACOM’s area of responsibility spans from the west coast of the United States to the east coast of A luncheon will be held for active duty Marines Africa. PACOM, established Jan. 1, 1947, was located in the Makalapa Compound on Oahu and moved to Camp Smith October of 1957. and Iwo Jima veterans at 11:45 a.m. at the MCB Hawaii’s dining facility, Anderson Hall. For further information call Mrs. Sarah Fry at MCB Hawaii Public Affairs Office 257-8832.

Triathlon may Cause Delays GSA travel card information lost The 4th Annual Lanikai Triathlon will be held, Jim Garamone Department’s deputy chief financial officer. ice number that has been set up by the bank March 20, in Kailua and aboard MCB Hawaii, American Forces Press Service The U.S. Secret Service is conducting the specifically for this purpose. If (cardholders) Kaneohe Bay. MCB Hawaii support for the event investigation, with help from the Defense have any questions, they can contact the will include the closing of Mokapu Road to WASHINGTON — About 900,000 Criminal Investigative Service. Officials said bank. If they would like, they may request through traffic from 5 to 9 a.m. on race day, Defense Department employees may be that although there has been no evidence of that the bank cancel the card and reissue a Sunday, from the back gate to the intersection of affected by Bank of America’s loss and the criminal activity, release of details on the card to them.” Mokapu Road and Harris Street Traffic will be possible compromise of government travel circumstances of the loss could jeopardize McKay added that consumers should routed to minimize impact on residents. card information, Pentagon officials said the investigation. always keep an eye on any credit accounts Appropriate event signs and traffic control points Friday. “Indications right now are that it is an they have. “It’s always prudent for any card- will be posted. The General Services Administration and accidental event,” McKay said. “The bank holder to monitor their monthly statements Bank of America notified DoD that GSA has been monitoring the accounts involved (and) dispute any charges they may ques- Professor, Author to Speak on “SmartPay” travel cards are affected. from the onset, and to date there has been tion, and also it’s important for all of us to Global Relations Officials said Bank of America has been no indication of fraudulent activity.” get a credit report at least once a year and Dr. Elizabeth Van Wie Davis, PhD, will be at the monitoring the affected accounts and there The information is personal cardholder look at the content of that report,” she said. MCB Hawaii Theater at 1 p.m., March 29, to pres- has been no evidence of fraud or misuse of information — names, Social Security num- Bank of America has set up a hotline for ent a lecture on, “The Effects of the GWOT and the accounts. bers, addresses and account numbers – on those affected. The number is (800) 493- Militant Islam on China-U.S. Relations.” There Bank of America is sending letters to magnetic tape. The loss occurred in late 8444. Cardholders who notice irregularities will be a question and answer period following the affected employees. “Information regarding December. GSA notified DoD on Jan. 19. in their accounts should call the Bank of lecture. travel card program accounts for individual McKay said the delay was necessary to pro- America at the 800 number printed on the card holders has been lost, and it is possible tect the integrity of the investigation. back of their cards, McKay said. “If you are ICE Correction that that information has been compro- “The bank is in the process of notifying an affected cardholder, you may contact In contrast to earlier published information, mised, though we don’t believe that that is cardholders of the situation,” McKay said. Bank of America for information on obtain- there is no “Business Management Hotline” for the case,” said Teresa McKay, the Defense “They will be given a special customer serving a free credit report,” she added. Interactive Customer Evaluation and the Web site address is ice.disa.mil. Veterans centers offer grief counseling

Donna Miles Some families seek the VA’s counseling schedules and network with other service American Forces Press Service services immediately after learning of their organizations to reach families in need. And Hawaii loved ones’ loss. Others wait until later, in some cases, they even make home visits WASHINGTON — In an unprecedented often after an important milestone such as a for families who might otherwise not be MARINE expansion of its traditional client base, the birthday, holiday or the one-year anniver- able to tap into their services. Commanding General Brig. Gen. George J. Trautman III Department of Veterans Affairs is offering sary of the death has passed, Harms said. “We’ve made a science of overcoming Base Sergeant Major Sgt. Maj. Anthony E. Franks Public Affairs Officer Maj. Patricia Johnson grief counseling to families of service mem- “Everyone grieves differently. It runs the every obstacle to care,” Flora said. Public Affairs Chief Gunnery Sgt. Claudia LaMantia bers who die while on active duty. full gamut,” he said. “There are no standard No medical diagnosis is required to seek Managing Editor Millie Perera VA’s Office of Readjustment Counseling operating procedures for grief.” help, and services are completely confiden- Staff Writer Sgt. Jereme Edwards Sports Editor Sgt. Joseph A. Lee offers the counseling services at its 206 com- As a result, services offered run the full tial. The only way a counselor can share Staff Writer Sgt. Joe Lindsay munity-based Veteran Centers throughout range, from one- or two-time visits to week- information on a case is with written per- Staff Writer Cpl. Michelle M. Dickson the United States, including Guam, Puerto ly sessions, depending on the family mem- mission of the family member. Harms said, Staff Writer Cpl. Rich Mattingly Press Chief Cpl. Megan L. Stiner Rico and the Virgin Islands. ber’s needs. “There’s guaranteed clinical confidentiali- Lifestyles & On Point Editor Susana Choy Greg Harms, program analyst for the Regardless of the level of help needed, the ty.” News Editor Kristin Herrick counseling program, said 412 military VA service offers all its clients a common According to Flora, he considers the serv- The Hawaii Marine is an unofficial newspaper published family members — from spouses to variable: a safe, caring environment ices the Veteran Centers provide grieving every Friday by MidWeek Printing, Inc., 45-525 Luluku Road, children to siblings, parents and where a professional bereavement military families “a sacred trust” that reflects Kaneohe, HI 96744, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Marine Corps, under exclusive contract to the U.S. Marine even grandparents — have counselor helps them work the VA’s commitment to veterans and their Corps. This civilian enterprise is an authorized publication for taken advantage of the pro- through the emotional and psy- families. “We’re meeting these families at members of the military services. gram as they struggle to cope chological issues associated with one of the most traumatic points in their Contents of the Hawaii Marine are not necessarily the official views of or endorsed by the United States Government, the with the loss of their 276 serv- their loss. lives and helping to assist the family as it Department of Defense or the U.S. Marine Corps. All advertis- ice members. Most were killed “They’re looking for support, rebuilds itself,” he said. “This is sacred busi- ing is provided by MidWeek Printing, Inc., 529-4886. 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Everything advertised in the Hawaii Marine shall be made erans’ families represents “quite a leap and a “A lot of what people need,” added Flora, the VA and veterans service organizations. available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, real innovation” for the VA, acknowledged “is a place where they can sit down, take a The largest number of referrals comes from color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical Charles Flora, associate program director. breath and tell their story in a calm place TAPS, the nonprofit Tragedy Assistance handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. But he calls the offering of bereavement where they can put things into perspective.” Program for Survivors, which offers what Editorial content or public service announcements (i.e., all counseling to family members “a natural While all grief counselors are able to pro- Harms calls “incredible peer-to-peer sup- content other than paid advertisements) is edited, prepared and provided by the Public Affairs Office aboard Marine Corps Base extension of what we already do for veter- vide that service, the Veteran Centers pro- port” but no professional bereavement Hawaii. Opinions expressed are not to be considered an official ans.” vide something many clients call a big plus: counseling services. expression of the DoD or the U.S. Marine Corps. Flora asked, who is more deserving of VA More than half the staff at the centers are Families requesting more information or Submit items for the Hawaii Marine to PAO no later than noon on the Friday prior to publication, using the following assistance than families who have sacrificed veterans themselves who understand the services can also contact the VA’s addresses: their husbands, wives, children, brothers, military lifestyle as well as the tremendous Readjustment Counseling Service directly at sisters or grandchildren in support of their sacrifices the families have made. (202) 273-9116 or by e-mail at HAWAII MARINE, BOX 63062, BUILDING 216, MCB HAWAII, KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII 96863 country? Counselors go out of their way to respond [email protected]. E-MAIL: [email protected] The program also serves families of to families’ needs, often meeting with them Hawaii’s Veteran’s Center, located at 459 FAX: 257-1289, PHONE: 257-8836 reservists and National Guardsmen who die the same day they’re contacted. They keep Patterson Road, Honolulu, can be reached at while activated for federal duty. clinics open late to accommodate families’ 433-0600.

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Cpl. Nicholis Syron, tower block NCO, Headquarters Battalion, aims in with the M-16 A2 service rifle in the prone position at the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer aboard MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. fir‘Hite me withaway’ your best shot ... ISMT improves shooters’ skills Story and Photos By “The coaches identify Cpl. Michelle M. Dickson each problem shooter, Combat Correspondent along with what their weaknesses are,” said the As one of many qualifications that Tampa, Fla. native. “From Marines have to maintain every year, there, we can just focus on being successful on the rifle range can those problem areas until sometimes be the most challenging. we correct them.” Over the years, the Indoor Simulated Having the ability to Marksmanship Trainer has been created work with the shooter, one- to improve the Marines chance of suc- on-one, is another great cess once on the firing line. benefit to the ISMT, said Cpl. Nicholis Syron reloads the pistol at the newly The system is intended to improve a Syron. The range coaches updated ISMT. Marine’s marksmanship skills with a can’t constantly help out variety of weapons. The indoor system someone who may need it, because their time, according to Staff Sgt. James can create inclement weather on the they have a whole group to tend to. Dabney, pistol range, range control and screen and provide “tracers” so the While in the $.25 million system, ISMT officer in charge with shooter knows exactly where he shot. shooters go through a variety of drills, Headquarters Battalion. The Knoxville, The system also marks where the but mainly focus on the points that Tenn. native has been working on the weapon was pointed right before being give them the most problems when K-Bay range for three years and said he fired. This allows the shooter to see shooting. can see an improvement with the whether they are jerking the trigger or “With the pistol, changing maga- shooters who attend the ISMT for help. making some other form of movement. zines at the 15-yard line seems to be the “Honestly, someone would be sur- Here at MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, most difficult for a lot of people,” said prised at how many good shooters we every detail on the rifle range has any- Syron. “With the M-16, the 300-yard have coming into the ISMT,” said where from five to 15 Marines going to line, rapid fire, or having to make wind Dabney. “In my opinion, I feel the the ISMT to improve their skills, calls appears to be the hardest.” ISMT should be incorporated into the according to Cpl. Nicholis Syron, tower Although all Marines are welcome to ‘Grass Week’ before shooters actually Staff Sgt. James Dabney, pistol range, range control and ISMT officer-in- block non-commissioned officer, go to the ISMT, most don’t because get out on the firing line.” charge, observes how Cpl. Nicholis Syron shoots the pistol at the ISMT. Headquarters Battalion. they feel like it’s going to be a waste of As time goes on, the ISMT continues to get updated as well, said Dabney. “We’ve had the system for about four years now, and just in December we’ve made updates with it,” said Dabney. “With new software always being available, things are always changing.” Lance Cpl. Erik Moreno, unit diary clerk, Headquarters Battalion, has used the ISMT during his time on the rifle range and feels it did help him. “In the ISMT, I was able to take my time and work out whatever I was doing wrong,” said the Alexandria, Va. native. “Regardless of how you shoot, there’s no harm in going. It can only improve you.”

Cpl. Nicholis Syron looks at his shot group with Staff Sgt. James Dabney, pistol range, Cpl. Nicholis Syron aims in with the M-16 A2 service rifle in the prone position at the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer. The ISMT gives shooters a chance to range control and ISMT OIC. work one-on-one with coaches, identifying and improving problem areas.

A-4 • MARCH 4, 2005 HAWAII MARINE Lava Dogs head home from Iraq

Gunnery Sgt. Claudia LaMantia The Lava Dogs of 3rd Marine Division Fallujah from insurgents. Public Affairs Chief arrived in Iraq last fall and immediately “On 10 November, we found ourselves in brought the fight to the insurgents, said Lt. battle. We’d penetrated the northern part of Nine months after leaving Oahu and partic- Col. Mike Ramos, commanding officer. the city. Fighting a fanatical enemy, my ipating in some of the most intense battles of During the month-long battle, his men fought Marines winning decisively and fiercely,” Operation Iraqi Freedom II, the Marines and and proved themselves time and again. Ramos said. Sailors of 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines are heading “To see the sheer bravery; the courage under In the heat of battle, as night fell, Ramos and home. fire; the patriotism of these men, has been awe- his men took a few minutes to do something Monday they boarded U. S. Navy ships that some,” Ramos said. To have been part of such that all Marines around the world do as part of will bring them back to Okinawa. Once the a group of men was “the opportunity of a life- the Marine Corps’ Birthday celebration. ships reach Japan, the Marines will fly back time.” “The sergeant major took a piece of pound home to Oahu. From Kuwait, several members Ramos recalled a day that’s ingrained in his cake [from an MRE] and cut it with a Marine of the unit spoke via telephone with a few mind during the early stages of Operation Al Corps issued K-Bar. The sergeant major gave a reporters in Kaneohe Bay. Fajr where his men fought to rid the city of piece to the youngest Marine [20-year-old Lance Cpl. Cody Branham] and then ate the other piece [as he was the oldest one pres- ent],” Ramos added. An Army psychological operations team then played the Marine Corps Hymn over loud speakers — as loud as they could.

“The insurgents were a lit- Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook tle upset that we had the Two days before entering the city of Fallujah for audacity to play our song, Operation Al Fajr, Marines with 3rd Platoon, and they opened fire again on Company C, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, us,” Ramos said. “But that run through urban warfare tactics as Amphibious was okay, because we had Assault Vehicles receive final maintenance checks. more than enough fire power and it was a beautiful thing to During this combat deployment the unit see tracers across the night lost 46 men and several dozens were wounded. from numerous Marine posi- The bloodiest day came on Jan. 26 when tions, silencing the insurgents members of the battalion were heading toward that interrupted our ceremo- the western Iraqi border to aid in the election ny.” process. A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter “This memory I’ll take crashed while taking them to their mission and with me the rest of my life,” 26 Marines and a Sailor were killed.

Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook he added. “These men were like brothers to me,” Ramos added. “They had gone through one of the most important battles of this war. Many of those men had been wounded in action and many stayed despite their wounds.” The battalion continued with heavy hearts and successfully finished their mission. They prepare for the trek to Okinawa and are scheduled to arrive there at the beginning of April. A few weeks after they arrive in Japan, they will start heading back to Oahu after repairing some of their war-torn equipment, according to Sgt. Maj. Michael Berg, the battalion sergeant major. This deployment is nearing the end for this Hawaii-based unit, but work in Iraq continues. “There are many good things happening [in Iraq],” Ramos said. “One thing that made this worthwhile was being able to provide the Iraqi people with ‘an opportunity to live with digni- ty.’” Two battalions are still in the city of Lance Cpl. Will Lathrop Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook Fallujah, aiding in the restoration of whatever Amphibious Assault Vehicles from AAV platoon, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Above — Marines with 3rd Platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine damage resulted from recent battles. The reac- Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, re-supply Company B, BLT, 1/3, with chow, Regiment, jump from rooftop to rooftop during their advance on an insurgent water and ammunition in the streets of Fallujah. The “tracks” played a vital stronghold in Fallujah. tions from the city residents are mixed. But the role in the Marines’ push through the city by providing troop transport, fire Above Center — 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment Lava Dogs enter Fallujah on elections are a sign of hope, according to support, medevacs and resupply missions. Nov. 8, 2004 for Operation Al Fajr. The operation was designed to oust all insur- Ramos who added, “If it can be done in gents intent on disrupting the reconstruction of Iraq. Fallujah it can be done anywhere.”

HAWAII MARINE MARCH 4, 2005 • A-5 Drill instructors turn recruits into Marines

Sgt. Joe Lindsay sizes leadership, judgment, professionalism, Community Relations Chief time-management, and, of course, physical fitness. (Editor’s Note: This is part two of a three-part “It takes a lot of stamina and character to be series on B-Billets, a term used to describe a 36- a drill instructor,” said Gunnery Sgt. Rose Cole, month assignment that Marines serve in that is who served as a drill instructor from 1996 to outside of their Military Occupational Specialty, 1999. “You have to be able to stay focused on and a position that is often vital for rank promotion the training, no matter what. The worst part in the Corps. This story focuses on Drill instructor was the long hours and lack of sleep. Drill duty.) instructors are up before the recruits and don’t hit the rack until long after they are asleep, “I am Gunnery Sgt. Hartman, your Senior usually getting about three hours of rest a night drill instructor. From now on, you will speak for three months.” only when spoken to, and the first and last Still, despite the hardships, Cole says she words out of your filthy sewers will be ‘Sir!’” wouldn’t trade her experience as a drill instruc- Do you maggots understand that?” — Gunnery tor for anything. Sgt. Hartman (Boot Camp — Day One) “It’s a tremendous feeling of accomplish- Many recruits have a preconceived notion of ment when you graduate a platoon,” said Cole. drill instructors and boot camp before they “You can’t help but remember what they were even step on the yellow footprints, courtesy of like on that first day of boot camp.” former Marine R. Lee Ermey’s role as Gunnery For more information on drill instructor Sgt. Hartman in Stanley Kubrick’s Vietnam era duty, contact your career planner. film, “Full Metal Jacket.” “There is nothing more challenging or satis- For the few Marines who’ve never seen the fying than drill instructor duty,” said Cole. film, Hartman is a “tough as nails” drill instruc- “Today you people are no longer maggots. Lance Cpl. Edward R. Guevara Jr. tor who instills, and literally beats, a love of the Today you are Marines. You’re part of a broth- Senior Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Leopoldo Ruiz, along with Platoon 1147, Company B, practices before Corps into his recruits. erhood.” — Gunnery Sgt. Hartman — the final drill competition of their recruit training. Marine sergeants through gunnery sergeants, wishing “I’m not going to lie,” said former Marine Graduation Day) to be considered for drill instructor duty, should contact their career planner. Victor Mendoza, an Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran who is now a police officer in Sacramento, Calif. “When I first showed up to boot camp, I was scared to death. I kept waiting for one of my DI’s to beat the crap out of me.” Mendoza’s beating never came, but a love of Corps and a deep respect for his drill instructors did. “At first you’re so caught up in your own little world that you don’t realize until much later the amazing job these individuals do,” said Mendoza. “Without drill instructors we wouldn’t have a Corps. They make Marines.” Drill instructor duty is considered one of the most honored and valued positions a Marine can hold and is absolutely vital to the process of making Marines, according to Master Sgt. Andre Robinson, a Marine Corps career planner. “If a Marine comes to me and expresses an interest in becoming a drill instructor, one of the first things I inquire about is their physical fitness,” said Robinson. “They’ve got to be in great physical shape and have got to be squared away. But equally important, they must live and breathe our Corps values of honor, courage and commitment.” Marines from 22 to 37 who hold the rank of sergeant through gunnery sergeant can request drill instructor duty. Corporals may be considered — if they will be promoted prior to graduation from Drill Instructor School. Additionally, Marines must have scored a 90 or higher on the general and technical por- tion of the Armed Forces Vocational Battery test, must have no adverse Page 11 entries within two years; no alcohol related incidents within three years; no courts-martial within five years; no non- judicial punishments within two years; and must not have filed for bankruptcy within two years; or have divorce or separation proceedings still pending prior to reporting for duty. After passing the screening process and being selected for the 36-month drill instructor duty tour, a Marine must first attend Drill Instructor School at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, or MCRD Parris Island, S.C. The 12-week course empha-

A-6 • MARCH 4, 2005 HAWAII MARINE Gulf War casualties remembered Rudi Williams American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON — About 100 family members from as far away as California gathered at Arlington National Cemetery, Feb. 27, to remember the more than 400 Americans who lost their lives during the Gulf War and Operation Provide Comfort. “This event is one of the most important I attend each year. Each time I find myself deeply moved by the event itself and by the hard work sustaining it,” Kuwaiti Ambassador Sheik Salem al-Sabah said during his keynote address.

The ceremony was highlighted by U.S. Army Rudi Williams Band soloist Staff Sgt. Steve Cramer singing Sheikh Salem Abdullah al-Jaber al-Sabah, “Morning Has Broken” and “On Eagle’s Kuwait ambassador to the United States, speaks Wings,” accompanied on the piano by Sgt. 1st to family members who have lost their loved Class Faffi Kasparian. ones who were killed liberating Kuwait. Family members of Gulf War casualties led the Pledge of Allegiance, and representatives stone that reads: “They served with honor. from each military service read the roll call of The Persian Gulf 1990-1991. To the brave families. hearts who gave their lives. May we all Kuwaiti children, escorted by representatives know the peace for which they died? of countries who suffered casualties in the Gulf Dedicated by No Greater Love, Feb. 25, War, placed flags on a remembrance panel. 1992.” Children, nieces and nephews of Gulf War An Army Band bugler and drummer casualties placed white roses at a memorial decked out in Continental Army uniforms played “Taps” following the Rudi Williams remembrance wreath lay- Children, nieces and nephews of Gulf War casualties place white roses at the memorial stone in Section 60 ing. where service members are buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Placing of the white roses was part of “In our fast-paced socie- the 14th Annual Remembrance Ceremony honoring those killed during the war. ty, young people sometimes say events less than 20 years restored Kuwait’s rightful sovereignty.” Despite being under America’s watchful eye, ago are ancient history,” Sabah Sabah noted that America and Kuwait were Saddam’s defiance continued throughout the said. “This happens far less in friends and partners before the 1991 liberation. 1990s. Then, in the post-Sept. 11 world, his my part of the world, since “The Gulf War,” he said, “a conflict in which noncompliance with the will of the interna- Middle Easterners are rarely Americans and Kuwaitis fought alongside each tional community had to be addressed, the accused of having short mem- other and left blood on the battlefield pro- sheikh noted. ories.” pelled the U.S.-Kuwait relationship to a whole Sabah went on to say that Saddam posed an He said Arabs think along new level.” ongoing challenge and the world community the lines of William Faulkner, He said this was symbolized last year when faced a choice. “I could either downplay the who wrote, “The past isn’t the Bush administration designated Kuwait as a dangers or face them squarely,” he said. dead. In fact, it isn’t even major non-NATO ally. “America’s leadership and armed forces faced past.” Sabah said it’s chilling to imagine what the this challenge. ...” “As even casual visitors will world might have been like if the U.S.-led coali- With Iraq’s liberation, he said, a central Arab tell you, when you make tion had not reversed Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait. country has rejoined the international commu- friends with someone from the “If Kuwait had been annexed and Iraq’s nity. The Iraqi people can now decide their Arab world, you probably have ambitions left unchallenged, Saddam Hussein’s own destiny. a new friend for life,” the million-man army would have likely continued “American leadership and sacrifices have ambassador noted. “Friend- its conquests,” he noted. “The world’s inaction restored freedoms to long denied Iraq’s proud ships, once made, are deeply in the face of such blatant aggression would and gifted people,” Sabah said. “But what sadly cherished. have inspired other aggressors and fostered cannot be restored are the sacrifices made on “Nowhere is this more true global anarchy. behalf of these freedoms. Every sacrifice is than in the case of Kuwait’s “In this context, American sacrifices stopped important, but it’s particularly tragic when liberation,” Sabah said. “In the emergence of a darker, more dangerous someone pays the ultimate price while serving 1991, America led the interna- world where ‘might makes right’ and interna- his or her country. And nothing anyone does tional coalition that liberated tional law is a nothing but a paper tiger,” Sabah or says can bring back a loved one who is no Kuwait, and the Kuwaiti peo- said. longer with us. But what we can do is honor ple will never — can never — He said that Saddam remained dangerous the memories of the fallen. forget it. Kuwait’s government when the Gulf War’s major land campaign “Let me assure you that your loved ones are and its people will always ceased. “This required the continuing presence remembered not only by Americans, but also in remember how the U.S. armed and vigilance of the U.S. military to ensure the my country,” Sabah said. “On behalf of Rudi Williams forces reversed Saddam region’s stability and security,” the ambassador Kuwait’s people and government, I extend our Army band members in Continental Army uniforms stand ready to Hussein’s aggression and said. deepest and most heartfelt gratitude.” play “Taps” at the 14th Annual Remembrance Ceremony at Arlington National Ceremony, Feb. 27.

HAWAII MARINE MARCH 4, 2005 • A-7 Dress Blues “A” uniform to keep honorable repute

Cpl. Susan Smith Administrative Message 057/05, the uniform MarAdmin. “This is contrary to the pride and MCB Quantico for casualty notification and assistance is the tradition of the dress blue uniform.” Service “A” uniform. The MarAdmin is the result of an abundance MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. “When people look at us in our blues, they of comments made by Marines who served as — Patriotism, pride, honor, courage, commit- think ‘Wow. That’s a Marine,’” said Gunnery casualty assistance calls officers. ment, strength and loyalty are just a few of the Sgt. Cindy Grubb, operations chief for the “We’ve been receiving comments from traits commonly associated with the United Headquarters Marine Corps casualty branch. Marines who have made the notifications,” States Marine Corps Dress Blue “A” uniform. “We want to keep that positive image of the said Grubb. “They said that people are starting In the past, Marines have worn the blues blues.” to relate the dress blues to bad news.” when performing the difficult task of notifying “A negative connotation has been attached Out of the many comments, one particular a deceased service member’s next of kin. As of to Marines in the dress blue uniform because of letter caused the push for change, she added. Feb. 9, in accordance with Marine death notifications,” according to the “The association of dress blues and bad news should not be something the Marine Corps should be pro- moting, unintentionally or not,” said 1st Sgt. Stephen A. Thomas, Inspector and Instructor staff Greensboro, N.C., in a letter to the Commander of Marine Forces Reserve. The letter gave a personal example of the negative connotation to which the MarAdmin refers. “A few months ago, we had parents here that (Inspector and Instructor staff Greensboro) did CACO duty for, and I was on my way to a community event with

recruiters in (the Dress Blue Sgt. Michael Freeman “D” uniform),” he recalled in Staff Sgt. John McIntire, staff non-commissioned his letter. “As soon as the moth- officer-in-charge of Recruiting Substation Bend, er saw me, she immediately Ore., shows off his Dress Blues “A” uniform, which had this horrible look on her is no longer used to notify a deceased Marine’s face and asked me if I was next-of-kin. going to deliver ‘bad news’.” Such negative encounters notification must be conducted in alphas, bur- helped to prove the need for ial ceremonies will still be performed in dress the uniform switch, Grubb. blues. Since all Marines are issued “There is nothing more important than tak- and required to maintain ing care of our Marines and their families, espe- Service “A’s,” the switch from cially if the Marine has given the ultimate sac- Sgt. Michael Hjelmstad the dress blues will not cause rifice,” said Thomas. “I believe we should Marines from Marine Corps Forces Europe are shown in Service “A” uniforms, which is now the uniform Marines wear any difficulty. honor our Marines in blues, not deliver the bad when notifying a deceased service member’s next of kin. Although the next of kin news.”

MCB Hawaii holds prayer breakfast

Hawaii Marine Staff MCB Hawaii, Public Affairs

Anderson Hall Dining Facility was the site of K- Bay’s National Prayer Breakfast, Feb. 24. Military and family members, friends and visitors all gathered for a morning of song, prayer and scripture. To set the scene, members of the Marine Forces Pacific Band’s brass quintet played softly in the back of the room, as chaplains,

guest speakers and singers Photos By Cpl. Michelle M. Dickson took time away from their everyday routines to participate in the morning’s Relationship advice events. The guest speaker for the occasion was Navy Left — Silke B. Hagge, wife of the commandant of the Marine Corps General Michael W. Hagee, speaks Capt. Stephen J. Linehan, with military spouses, Friday, at the Staff NCO club on MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. Mrs. Hagge gave advice command chaplain, MCB about relationships and the situations spouses encounter when the military member is deployed. She also Hawaii. Col. Richard C. talked about MotoMail, addressed the key volunteer network and expressed her appreciation for the over- Roten, deputy command- whelming support from the general public, saying, “We should say thanks and open our arms to the com- er, MCB, Hawaii, also gave munity and let them help.” remarks at the breakfast, Above — Military spouses listen to Silke B. Hagee talk about relationships. incorporating some of his personal experiences in the Marine Corps that related to faith. The event concluded with the song “Eternal Father, Strong to Save,” and a benediction by Navy Lt. Daniel C. Whitaker, command chaplain.

FIRE, From A-1 in the same situation,” admitted Wilson. “I’m just glad that no one was injured.” Wilson received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for taking part in putting out the truck fire. “No one in our shop was surprised to hear what he had done,” said Petty Officer 1st Class Steven C. Bergeron, leading petty officer, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24. “It sounded like something he would do.” Bergeron explained that from a working perspective, Wilson is efficient and hard working as well as having a great personality. “He is always on time, and upbeat,” said the Fremont, Calif. native. “He gets his work done and is always willing to help anyone in the shop out, with anything. How he reacted to the truck fire was very true to his character.” A-8 • MARCH 4, 2005 HAWAII MARINE

3RD RADIO, From A-1 ligence, Alpha Company, 3rd Radio. Eberle was a part of a signals intel- 31ST MEU: Looking forward to being home “Our first stop when we deployed ligence team that provided collec- was to Camp Pendleton, California,” tion and communication as force Other members of the MEU are Maryland.” From A-1 began the Castle Rock, Calif. native. protection for the 11th MEU. looking forwarded to leaving Kuwait. The Essex ARG, home-ported in “From there we went straight to Al This was the Liberty Hill, Texas “The 31st MEU is looking forward “I’m real excited,” said Hospital Sasebo, Japan, is comprised of the Najaf Providence, Iraq. We stayed native’s longest deployment she has to returning to Okinawa,” said Capt. Corpsman Jerod M. Napier, 22, of Amphibious Assault Ship USS Essex there for more than eight months experienced thus far in her time in Burrell D. Parmer, MEU spokesperson BLT, 1/3, a native of Orlando, Fla. (LHD-2), the amphibious transport before returning here.” the Marine Corps. and native of Monroe, La. “We are “This is the first step for us getting dock USS Juneau (LPD-10), and the The Al Najaf Providence is rough- “It felt like forever,” she said, proud to have had the opportunity closer to home. Our time here was dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry ly 80 miles from Baghdad, Iraq. sighing. “Now that it’s over, it all to demonstrate our expeditionary beneficial to the Iraqi people.” (LSD-49). While overseas, the Marines from kinda runs together. But we were capabilities. The continuous cycles According to Sgt. Christopher P. USS Essex (LHD-2) participated in 3rd Radio Bn. were a part of the gone for such a long time. It was a of training in the Asia-Pacific region Funk, 23, of BLT, 1/3, he is ready to Operation Unified Assistance and intelligence section and conducted good experience,” Eberle admitted. has prepared us for operations in sup- go home also. provided support and aid to the vic- operations for the 11th MEU. “But I wouldn’t be ready to go back port of the Global War on Terrorism. “It was awesome to come here and tims of the Dec. 26 tsunami in “While we were in Iraq, we only out so soon.” Although we are preparing to head fight for freedom,” admitted the Indonesia. really saw one month of actual con- Eberle pointed out that the one home for a much deserved rest and Baltimore, Md. native. “It is a great “The 31st MEU and the Essex ARG tinuous combat,” said Wilcox. really positive thing about being on to share timed missed with our love feeling, leaving here and knowing of started together, stayed in U.S. It isn’t every day that women are such a long deployment is the feel- ones, we must continue to be ready what we have accomplished. I’ll Central Command’s area of responsi- assigned to a “grunt” unit, but there ing you get when you return home. to serve as America’s 911 force in the return to Hawaii, take leave and bility together, and will finish were three female Marines from 3rd “It was like Christmas,” she said, western Pacific.” spend some time with my family in together,” said Parmer. Radio Bn. in the midst of the action. enthusiastically. “You open all your “As females it was okay out there. boxes of your stuff and find things The grunts really looked out for us,” you forgot you had. It was great get- said Sgt. Leah D. Eberle, signal intel- ting back.”

Staff Sgt. J. D. Cress Cpl. Megan L. Stiner Marines and Sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit board a utility boat assigned to the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, Key volunteers hold up a welcome home sign for the 18 returning Marines from Monday, for a four-week voyage back home to Okinawa, Japan. Marines from 1st Battlion, 3rd Marine Regiment, MCB 3rd Radio Battalion who arrived back on K-Bay, Feb. 22 after being deployed for Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, have been deployed with the MEU in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom since September 2004. more than 14 months.

BEACHES, From A-1 in the immediate area. Perhaps a more significant change is the approval to let California dreamin’ patrons have 24-hour access to the water. Previously, only scuba diving was allowed after sunset. Patrons can now enjoy nighttime water activi- Marines from Headquarters ties, except for when haz- and Service Company, 2nd ardous conditions exist. Battalion, 3rd Marine If you have been to Regiment, prepare to form it Pyramid Rock Beach or North up before boarding a bus in Beach and have seen the sig- the commissary parking lot. The Marines left MCB Hawaii, nage for the flag systems, you Kaneohe Bay for a Combined may have been slightly con- Arms Exercise in California. fused. In an effort to simplify The exercise is part of a the posting of beach condi- month-long training work up tions, the Water Safety depart- that will prepare them for ment has changed the system their upcoming deployment. to mirror notional guidelines This is the Marines’ final and reflect city and county major training event before signage, procedures and exe- heading overseas. Over the cution. This means that past couple months they have been working with the Special beachgoers will have the same Operations Training Group, systems on and off base. Okinawa, Japan, participating When other Oahu beaches in everything from close-quar- with similar conditions to ters combat training to heli- MCB Hawaii’s are closed, copter raids in an effort to MCB Hawaii’s beaches will better prepare for close as well. deployment. “We encourage anyone to call Water Safety or stop by a Cpl. Megan L. Stiner lifeguard stand for any more information,” invited Sprague. The Water Safety number for MCB Hawaii is 254-7655. For further information, visit www.mccs hawaii.com.

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HAWAIILLMARINE B SECTIONIFESTYLESIFESTYLESMARCH 4, 2005

Gunnery Sgt. Claudia LaMantia Dancers salsa about the dance floor at Panama Hattie’s Wednesday night. Honolulu’s Latin nightlife draws dancers from all over the island to different clubs that feature music from DJs to live bands, nightly. The clubs often offer free dance lessons at the beginning of the night, to all interested patrons. HotHot LatinLatin nightsnights Caribbean rhythms inspire vibrant, passionate dancing Gunnery Sgt. Claudia LaMantia 3rd Radio Battalion. Public Affairs Chief An avid dancer, Paula said that when he’s at home, he visits these places as often as pos- The Caribbean sounds of salsa, merengue, sible. Last year, during his deployment to and other tropical music rhythms can be Camp Fallujah, Iraq, he practiced often and heard, nightly, around the island of Oahu. taught others his fancy footwork. Paul said “It’s nice to be able to dance to music I was that dancing helped to pass the time and was raised with,” said Gunnery Sgt. Saul Ramirez, a real stress reliever. ammunition chief with Combat Service Now back at home on Oahu, he once again

Support Group 3. The Bronx, N.Y. native and takes to the clubs where he continues to enjoy Susana Choy his Hawaiian-raised wife Patty, frequent dance the sounds of the Caribbean. Like many Latin dancers, this couple clubs around Waikiki when night spots cater “But, it’s better to dance back here,” admit- enjoys a quick laugh on the dance floor to Latino music enthusiasts. ted Paula. “You can wear something other while moving to lively salsa music pro- According to those who frequent Waikiki’s Gunnery Sgt. Claudia LaMantia than cammies, and there are no mortars flying vided by Son Caribe at Panama Hattie’s. nightclubs, a typical Thursday evening brings Members of Son Caribe set the mood at Panama your way.” crowds of people to a place called Rumours. Hattie’s with their lively, rhythmic Latin tunes. Son Here, some couples practice steps in the aisles Caribe can be found performing regularly every as several songs play through, before heading week, keeping the Latin beat alive. Left — Staff Sgt. Virgilio to the dance floor. Others head straight to the Marshall, hazmat coordinator, Combat Service dance floor where they begin moving and quick two-step shuffle. Support Group 3, twirling to similar steps others have danced Every night there is someplace around maneuvers Karina for the last 50 to 60 years. Honolulu where this type of music fills the air. Banales, Honolulu resi- Ramirez said that the best thing about this Club-goers who are looking for a “taste of the dent, about the dance kind of dancing is that the whole family is in Caribbean” might be able to find what they floor to a quick salsa tune. are looking for Monday through Sunday at: beat during a Rumours “My mom can be doing the same steps that Zanzabar Night Club, Panama Hattie’s, Nightclub’s Latin Night my 11-year-old daughter does.” Rumours Nightclub, the Aloha Tower, Cafe session. His wife admitted that although she likes to Ché Pasta and the Esprit Lounge, according to salsa, she prefers merengue because it’s like a Cpl. Joel E. Paula, administrative clerk with Below — Avid dancers Mary Dumas and 1st Sgt. Ever Gutierrez, Company First Sergeant with 25th ID Replacement Detachment Co., polish their salsa skills on the dance floor at Rumours Nightclub. Experienced Latin dancers, such as Dumas and Gutierrez often showcase intricate footwork and a style that that are entertaining to watch.

Susana Choy Honolulu native, Rebbecca Loera, and partner Army 1st Sgt. Antonio Williams, Company First Sergeant with Fort Shafter’s military police, share a moment on the dance floor during Rumours Nightclub’s Latin Susana Choy Night, Thursday. Rumours is just one of the many different venues Latin music dancers can swing their hips to every night of the week in Honolulu. Susana Choy

B-2 • MARCH 4, 2005 HAWAII MARINE Library celebrates Women’s History Month

Yibeli Galindo-Baird mation, we have many resources and materials. MCCS Marketing Although the library is an education and research facility, it also offers recreational read- “Nothing sickens me more than the closed ing. We have 144 magazines from Cosmo to door of a library,” said Pulitzer Prize winning Oprah.” In addition, the library’s vast collec- author and self-trained historian, Barbara tion boasts 42 thousand books and 750 CDs. Tuchman. Fortunately for her and for many of Although DVDs are not available at this loca- the 3,000 monthly visitors to the MCB Hawaii, tion, they can be requested from Camp Smith’s Kaneohe Bay Library it is open and has been collection through an interlibrary loan. open since August of 2004. Even better news, Interlibrary loans can also be used to request the library has resumed its entertaining and materials from any Marine Corps library in the educational Story Time series and will celebrate nation. the achievements of women during March in The library has spent $30,000 in new books, recognition of Women’s History Month. many from popular authors, and continues to The library’s doors were closed intermittent- order new materials on a regular basis. Murray ly for more than six months last year as result Visser, K-Bay Library Supervisor, trusts that vis- of the extreme weather, which damaged the its to the library will increase with the regular roof and exposed the library’s large collection additions to the collection and an increased to inclement conditions. awareness of the resources available to the mil- After extensive repairs and numerous book itary community. “People who really want to section reconfigurations, the normal hours of come to the library know how to find us. We operation finally resumed but not without a don’t really need more signs.” He notes that loss of visitors. “We still get calls from people those who are soon to deploy could benefit wanting to know if we are open. Yes, we are from library resources to learn more about the open and still offering our Story Time and purpose of their mission and the places where Summer Reading Programs,” said Lori they will be going. They can also gain a histor-

Zuttermeister, a library technician at the K-Bay Mark Wittig ical perspective of the war as presented through Library. The Kaneohe Bay Library hosts “Black Women: Achievements Against the Odds,” in celebration of the works of various contemporary authors. Among the programs that have returned to Women’s History Month, which will run through mid-March. The library has resumed its regular operat- Visser hopes that Marines and Sailors residing their regular operations are the monthly ing hours and its entertaining and educational Story Time series, having completed extensive repairs to on base will get out of their barracks and spend exhibits presented through the Humanities the building that were caused by extreme weather, last year. more time at the library. Presentations Center of the Hawaii Committee There truly is a lot more than meets the eye for the Humanities. This month’s exhibit is ian and military arenas will also be available. ladies who play a current role in kids lives, and at the Kaneohe Bay Library. From computers titled “Black Women: Achievements Against The posters, which highlight the accomplish- whom they may find of interest and worthy of with Internet access for periodical research the Odds.” According to HPC officials, the ments of women from all walks of life, are recognition. After the book reading, a hands- with multiple printers and a recently-upgraded exhibit highlights the achievements of black located on the sides of the bookshelves on activity will enable kids to create a small copier; to children’s books, bestsellers and women who entered the areas of science, throughout both wings of the library. The take-home gift for the special woman in their material from the Commandant’s Reading List, humanities, government and the professions, book display is located next to the CD racks lives. Adults and children of all ages are wel- the library should be your number one resource touching on the conditions faced by Black and focuses primarily on Women in the come to attend. Kids, however, must be accom- to learn about your community, interests, and Americans. This mid-sized exhibit, one of nine Military and the Marine Corps. panied by a parent, guardian or supervising personal and professional growth. scheduled for this year, was developed by the Children will also have an opportunity to adult. The event starts at 1 p.m. that Saturday. The library is open Monday through Smithsonian Institution and will run through celebrate the special women in their lives. On Light refreshments are usually available. Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., mid-March. March 12, a Story Time themed “Celebrating The library also offers other services that are Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from In addition to this exhibit, poster and book Women” will feature three to six books — the currently underutilized. “A lot of people are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 12 to 8 p.m. displays presenting the accomplishments of quantity varies depending on the age and not aware of what we offer,” notes The library is closed on Fridays and Federal numerous distinguished women in both civil- attention span of the kids attending — about Zuttermeister. “If they want to research infor- Holidays. For more information, call 254-7624. MMARINEARINE CCORPSORPS CCOMMUNITYOMMUNITY SSERERVICESVICES WWW.MCCSHAWAII.COM Possibilities in Paradise

never sounded so good. And if you Cost for members is $23.50, and Saturday — Rent any basic stock sauté and grill your dinner to perfec- Kahuna’s need a little more country action, try $26.95 for nonmembers. movie, no new releases, for regular tion. Bar & Grill some bull riding. It all starts at 6 price and rent the second stock Mongolian Barbecue is served p.m. movie for $1.25. every Wednesday and Friday at 5:30 254-7660/7661 Sunday — Rent any Sunday p.m. For more information, call the Ongoing Special movie for $1. Each week is a club at 254-7649. Live entertainment — different section. See store calendar Celebrate the end of the week with a Staff NCO Club for selected section. ASYMCA Playmornings — little live musical 254-5481 Children and parents are all invited action. Come and lis- Swing Lessons — Kahuna’s to come have fun at the Armed ten to the thrashing Ladies’ Nights — Ballroom will teach you how to Services YMCA “Playmornings.” sounds of 8mm Starting in March, ladies are dance. Every Monday, swing dance Spend quality time with your chil- Overdose tonight. the focus at the club every lessons will be taught from 7 to 9 dren and get to know other families “They are as Friday. With the Rocker p.m. The cost is only $2, so grab a aboard the base. Playmornings is a brutally, divinely Room adding grilled items partner and get ready to twist, twirl facilitated parent-child program to metal as you’d to their menu from 5 to 8 and spin the night away. encourage bonding within and Fix it Yourself — Want to do a want any metal to p.m. there will be some- For more information, call amongst families. little work on your prized vehicle but be,” says Flipside thing to please everyone’s Kahuna’s Bar & Grill at 254-7660. Enjoy crafts, games, songs and fun don’t have the space or tools to get USA. Check them appetite. And if you’re in the at various locations across the base. the job done? Cruise on over to the out starting at 10 mood for a little hip action, Salsa Lessons — Impress The program runs Mondays Auto Skills Center located at Building p.m. DJ music and dancing will be her with your fancy foot and through Fridays from 9:30 to 11 3097, next to the 24-hour car wash, available as well. hip action. Take a.m. at the following locations: Hot Country Nights — DJ and utilize their tools to get your a few salsa lessons Mondays at Hale Koa Beach, baby back in top form. Stan returns to keep Wednesday Club members receive bene- at Kahuna’s Tuesdays at the Youth Activities Certified Hawaii safety inspections nights hotter than ever. Country fits at Fairways — from 11 Ballroom every Building 5082, Wednesdays and are also available weekdays from a.m. to 1 p.m., Staff NCO Club Tuesday from 7 to 9 Fridays at the Super Playground noon to 6 p.m. and weekends members will receive discount- p.m., and you will be and Thursdays at Connor and holidays from 9 a.m. to 3 ed pricing at Fairways Bar set to hit the town. Loop Playground. In case p.m. & Grill on Mondays and Lessons are $2. of inclement weather, head to the For more details, call SM&SPSM&SP Tuesdays. For more details, Armed Services YMCA at Building 254-7674. Enjoy their call Kahuna’s Bar & 1638. quick and tasty Grill at 254-7660. For more information, call 254- grilled menu items Entertainment 4719. for lunch while watch- Books — The 2005 Tradewind Travel — If travel is ing the incredible views of the Entertainment Books, with great in your future, look to Tradewind Looking for a Job? — Marine Klipper Golf Course. discounts on all of your favorite Travel to book your next trip. Corps Community Services employs For more information call the activities and restaurants in Hawaii, Located in Mokapu Mall, Tradewind more than 850 employees in retail, Staff NCO Club at 254-5481. are on sale now. The books cost $30 Travel can arrange mainland flights, food and hospitality; fitness; child and make great gifts. inter-island packages, Norwegian and youth activities; water safety; For more information, call ITT at Cruise Line packages, and, most logistics and administration. Stop by 254-7563. recently, a five-night Sydney, the MCCS Personnel office. Get a job Officers’ Club Australia package. or career that suits your skills, sched- 254-7650/7649 Mega Video — Check out these Tradewind Travel is open ule and style. weekly rental specials. Mondays through Fridays from 10 For more details, call 254-7619 or Women’s Appreciation Monday — Rent one new release, a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 visit www.mccshawaii.com/jobs Seafood Buffet — Drop by get one category movie free. a.m. to 2 p.m. listings.html. Thursday evening for a unique din- Tuesday — Rent a video game at For more information, call 254- ner treat in celebration of Women’s regular price, and rent a second one 7413. Family Child Care — Family All events are open to unac- History Month. for $2.50. Child Care is a home-setting, child companied E-5 and below who Enjoy a seafood buffet with spe- Wednesday — Rent three new Mongolian Barbecue — Don’t care service provider operated by are active duty Marines or cial items — this buffet is only avail- releases, VHS or DVD, receive an feel like cooking dinner? Every MCCS Personal Services with certi- Sailors. The SM&SP Office is able the first Thursday of each extra day rental. Wednesday and Friday night, head fied providers trained in child devel- located in Building 1629, inside month. Thursday — Rent one out to The Officers’ Club for opment, nutrition, guidance and the Kahuna’s Recreation Additionally, DVD at the regular price; Mongolian Barbecue and leave the more. Center. Get more details on sample unique rent the second one work to the professionals. Family Child Care provides a flex- activities at mccshawaii.com wines that will for $1.75. This Dinner is buffet style. Select your ible schedule including evenings, under the “Semper Fitness” tantalize your includes new releases. favorite veggies and meat, including weekends, and overnight care. To icon, or call 254-7593. palate and make Friday — Rent fami- chicken, shrimp, pork and beef. Pile find a Family Child Care provider, the celebration ly and children’s your bowl high, and kick it up a call 257-7430. To become a Family SM&SP Deep-Sea Fishing a little sweeter. movies for 75 cents. notch with a sauce of your choice, Child Care Provider at MCB Hawaii, Adventure: Spend the day March Sorry, no new releases. then watch the grill masters flip, call FCC at 257-7030. 5 beyond the bay, fishing with the Single Marine & Sailor Program. This open-water In Good Company (PG-13) Today at 7:15 p.m. adventure costs only $75 per person and includes boating MMOVIEOVIE TTIMEIME Closer (R) Today at 9:45 p.m. fees, all the fishing equipment Coach Carter (PG-13) Saturday at 7:15 p.m. and lunch. Space is limited to Prices: Adults, 12 and older, $3; children 6 to 11, $1.50 and children 5 and 10 people, so register now at younger, free. Matinee prices are $2 for adults, $1 for children. Parents must Assault on Precinct 13 (R) Saturday at 9:45 p.m. the Semper Fit Office. The purchase tickets for R-rated movies in person at the box office for children 16- Elektra (PG-13) Sunday at 2 p.m. excursion kicks off at 6:30 a.m., years-old and younger. Sunday evenings, the price is $1 for all patrons. Show and runs until 3 p.m. your ID card at the box office. Racing Stripes (PG) Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Paintball Tournament: Call 254-7642 for recorded information. Practice now, because the Coach Carter (PG-13) Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. SM&SP will be hosting a paint- Sneak Preview Policy: One hour and 45 minutes prior to the movie, tick- Are We There Yet? (P) Friday at 7:15 p.m. ball tournament in March. Call ets will be issued to first priority patrons waiting in line, then second and third the SM&SP for details. priority patrons. Assault on Precinct 13 (R) Friday at 9:45 p.m.

HAWAII MARINE MARCH 4, 2005 • B-3 Foundation responds to needs

daughters of Marines, who honor- Gulf War victims. Now, the founda- Organization ably serve over 90 days of active duty, tion is putting the call out for contri- on a needs basis,” said the president butions and special consideration for of the Marine Corps Scholarship the rising death toll of the war to provide Foundation and Peter Dipiola, for- against terrorism and the current 126 mer Marine captain. children who have lost their beloved scholarships for “In other words, we look at all the Marines to the conflict. money we have and try to give as “My goal is two-fold. Since we children much of it away as we can. If I’ve got have so many units getting ready to two thousand scholarships to give mobilize or de-mobilize, 6th Comm., Cpl. Lameen Witter away, I will give to the ones who MAG-49, 25th Marines, we’ve got a New York City Public Affairs financially need it the most; which number of Marines that have gone or means I might give away a bunch of are getting ready to go. We want to NEW YORK — The Marine Corps ten thousand dollars, or I might give let those families know about the Scholarship Foundation recently away a whole bunch of one-, three-, program,” said Dipiola. turned its focus to the surviving chil- or five-thousand dollar scholarships, “We also want to get the word out dren of fallen Marines and corpsmen, based on what the needs of the kids to former and retired Marines and who served in the Global War on are and the amount of money we corporations and let them know that Terrorism, by offering up to $10,000 have.” we need their help so we can raise for higher education to those who According to Dipiola, scholarships the initial 1.3 million dollars to have are eligible. begin at $500. Anyone who meets these scholarships waiting for these The New York based non-profit Photo Illustration Courtesy of Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation the foundation’s criteria and is inter- students. We’re going to take care of organization of volunteers has been The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation now focuses the children of fallen ested in receiving a scholarship need those kids so Marines don’t have to awarding financial aid to service Marines and corpsmen who fought in the Global War on Terrorism. only submit an application, and it worry about their family when members for 43 years, and it has will be reviewed based on their finan- they’re going into the fight.” recently authorized 1.75 million dol- events such as scholarship balls and ilies who have lost loved ones to the cial status. For more information on making lars in scholarships for the golf tournaments, as well as contri- war on terror and their financial Previously, the foundation made a donation, becoming a member, or 2004–2005 academic year. butions and grants. It will award the needs. similar commitments to the 260 sur- requesting a scholarship, call (866) The foundation generates its rev- scholarships on a competitive basis, “The purpose of the foundation is viving families of the Beirut bombing Iwo Jima or log on to www.Marine- enues from national fund-raising giving precedence to the Marine fam- to provide scholarships for sons and victims as well as the families of the scholars.org.

In tune Air Force Master Sgt. Debra D. Jamison, leads other attendees in song during the Black History Month luncheon at the Anderson Hall Dining Facility, Feb. 25. Marines (from left), Staff Sgt. Timothy Erwing, Staff Sgt. Petronella R. Williams, Lt. Col. Loren D. Barney, Col. Jeffery J. Patterson, Col. Steve C. Veach and guest of honor Mr. Welmon “Rusty” Walker. Walker, founder of “That New Publishing Company,” spoke about the contributions African Americans, like Elijah McCoy, inventor of the lubricator cup, have made. The cup enabled engines, primarily train engines, to stay lubricated while in operation. His product functioned so well that buyers for engine parts insisted that they get McCoy products, siring the term “the real McCoy.”

Gunnery Sgt. Claudia LaMantia

B-4 • MARCH 4, 2005 HAWAII MARINE Exemplary service recognized Women continue to contribute, serve the Marine Corps, America with distinction Editor’s note: History records the date of Aug. 13, 1918 as the and to the nation that deserve recognition. civilians assigned to Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. day that women first joined the ranks of “the few and the proud,” During Woman’s History Month, the month designated to cele- This week, the women highlighted are from CSSG-3’s with the enlistment of Pvt. Opha Mae Johnson. Since then, women brate and recognize the contributions that women have made to our Headquarters Company, Supply Company and Maintenance Marines have made countless contributions to the Marine Corps nation, Combat Service Support Group 3 recognizes military and Company.

Lance Cpl. Dyanne Arvelo Cpl. Anna Marie Herrera Lance Cpl. Frania Zamora Headquarters Company Supply Company Maintenance Company

Recognized for her Recognized for her Recognized for notewor- expertise in the field of exceptional organizational thy performance during maintenance management, and tracking skills. two recent Hawaii Arvelo, a native of Los Herrerra, from Holland, Combined Arms Exercises, Angeles, serves as the Ind., currently serves in on the Big Island. Zamora Combined Service Support the Supply Company was born in Chinandega, Group 3, Maintenance General Account section as Nicaragua, Jan. 5, 1984. Management Clerk. She the Balance File noncom- She emigrated to Miami performs her job with missioned officer-in- when she was 14, and exceptional proficiency and charge. She manages more graduated from Coral dedication. She has served than 38,000 National Stock Gables High School in with distinction on three Numbered items. Her 2002. She enlisted in the major exercises, which cul- efforts ensure that Combat Marine Corps in minated with her being Service Support Group 3 November 2002 and was honored with a Certificate stocks the appropriate promoted to Lance of Commendation for her amounts and types of Corporal in June 2004. outstanding performance repair parts in order to Her outstanding military during Hawaii Combined support all Hawaii-based III performance is a true indi- Arms Exercise 01–05. Cpl. Justin D. Hahn Marine Expeditionary Cpl. Justin D. Hahn cator of her dedicated service Cpl. Justin D. Hahn Arvelo has generously ARVELO Force units — both in gar- HERRERA to the United States of ZAMORA donated her time to deserv- rison and on deployment. America. ing local charities while working full-time and spending her A well-rounded leader, she demonstrates proficiency both in off-duty hours pursuing a Bachelors Degree from Chaminade her military occupational specialty and in general military University. Her proficiency and dedication stands as an skills and serves as a positive example to all. example for her peers to emulate. Cub Scouts journey ‘over the bridge’ Newly inducted Boy Scouts earn greater freedom and praise from long, hard work as Cub Scouts

Cpl. Megan L. Stiner this level.” Press Chief The other four Scouts who were accepted were Jerry Gambrel, Marcus Johnson, Adam Transitioning from Cub Scout to Boy Scout Marino and Seth Wall, former members of the takes years, dedication and devotion to the Scorpion Patrol, Webelos II. scouting program. When a young boy achieves “They are a great group of boys,” said Lt. that level of distinction it is no small feat. Col. Patrick L. Wall, S-3 officer, Combat Service Such was the case Saturday for five from Support Group 3, and Cub Master of Pack 225. Pack 225. “I think they’ll do great as Boy Scouts.” Cpl. Megan L. Stiner “I have been in the Scouts for four years,” The “bridging” ceremony, where Cub Newly inducted Boy Scouts hold their “Arrow of Light” during a ceremony. The five became Boy Scouts said Andrew C. Wilson, 9, one of the newly Scouts cross over a bridge to signify their ini- after a “bridging” ceremony, the final event of the Boy Scout’s annual banquet, Saturday. accepted Boy Scouts. “I worked really hard to get to this point and put a lot into getting to See SCOUTS, B-5

HAWAII MARINE MARCH 4, 2005 • B-5 DeCA encourages smart food choices broad statements are a good place to start: fruit each day (For example: 1 small banana, 1 Agency helps shoppers with health-oriented Find your balance between food and physical large orange and 1/4 cup of dried apricots or activity. Calories do count — if you consume peaches). initiative to include new signs, tours, fairs more than you expend you will gain weight. Vary your veggies. Eat more dark green veg- Cutting back by as little as 500 calories a day gies, such as broccoli, kale and other dark leafy Kay Blakley So what exactly does all this and adding just 30 minutes a day greens; orange veggies, such as carrots, sweet Defense Commissary Agency Europe mean to you as a commissary of physical activity could be all potatoes, pumpkin and winter squash; and shopper? Would it be helpful the adjustment a person might beans and peas, such as pinto beans, kidney With March being National Nutrition Month to have concise messages need. Could the time spent beans, black beans, garbanzo beans, split peas you’ll no doubt be hearing and reading lots of available to remind you of shopping the commissary for and lentils. news about the recently published Dietary exactly what qualifies as a healthier food choices count Make half your grains whole. Eat at least 3 Guidelines for Americans and the Food Guide “whole grain” product toward that 30-minute require- ounces of whole-grain cereals, breads, crackers, Pyramid, which is being revised to reflect those when you’re selecting bread ment? It certainly could! rice or pasta every day. One ounce is about 1 recommendations in more detail. In announc- or cereal, or how you deter- Get the most nutrition out slice of bread, 1 cup of breakfast cereal or 1/2 ing the guidelines, government officials mine if a dairy product meets of your calories. If your cur- cup of cooked rice or pasta. Look to see that describe the new advice as very similar to what the guidelines for “low-fat” rent eating habits lean grains such as wheat, rice, oats or corn are has been in place for the past five years — even or “non-fat,” or harder heavily toward sugared referred to as “whole” in the list of ingredients. characterizing it as “common sense.” That very still, which cuts of fresh drinks, salty snacks and Go lean with protein. Choose lean meats well may be, but the continued expansion of meat qualify as “lean?” Shelf high-calorie processed, and poultry. Bake it, broil it or grill it. And vary our collective American waistlines is a solid signs are being developed right packaged foods, intro- your protein choices — with more fish, beans, indicator that a disconnect exists somewhere now by a joint-services team of duce better choices by peas, nuts and seeds. along the line. Too little direct communication nutrition professionals for almost starting with the healthy Get your calcium-rich foods. Get 3 cups of of easily understood, easily remembered and every food category in the store. foods food you love. For exam- low-fat or fat-free milk — or an equivalent easily applied information is thought to be at Watch for these to start appearing in the com- ple, if you like fresh apples, but you normally go amount of low-fat yogurt and/or low-fat cheese least one of the culprits. ing months at the commissary where you shop! for apple pie instead, calculate how many (11/2 ounces of cheese equals 1 cup of milk) — Defense Commissary Agency leaders — hav- Would you appreciate the opportunity to apples it would take to reach the calorie count every day. For kids aged 2 to 8, it’s 2 cups of ing always encouraged managers at all levels to tour the commissary with a nutrition profes- of a slice of pie before deciding which you’ll milk. If you don’t or can’t consume milk, be involved, contributing members of the mili- sional who can break down all the information have. Having all the facts before you will usual- choose lactose-free milk products and/or calci- tary communities we serve — view this commu- on a product’s nutrition label into comprehen- ly lead to better decisions. um-fortified foods and beverages. nication void as an opportunity to provide reli- sible terms, answer healthy choice questions Make smart choices from every food group. The DeCA operates a worldwide chain of able dietary information. After all, on military specific to your personal circumstances, and No additional comment is necessary on this nearly 275 commissaries providing groceries to installations commissaries are the primary sup- clarify any points of confusion you might be point. Just study the chart below, excerpted military personnel, retirees and their families in pliers of food for home consumption. When is dealing with? Such tours are most definitely from the “Finding Your Way to a Healthier You” a safe and secure shopping environment. a more appropriate time to have dietary infor- part of our plan! Would you like to taste a new pamphlet for clear, concise and easily applied Authorized patrons purchase items at cost plus mation available than when you are grocery product before committing your hard-earned advice on making every bite count. Remember a 5-percent surcharge, which covers the costs of shopping? cash to a whole package of it? We can easily “It’s YOUR choice, make it healthy!” building new commissaries and modernizing DeCA has partnered with TRICARE to help handle that! Look for healthy food fairs and Mix up your choices within each food group. existing ones. Shoppers save an average of carry out one component of its recently product sampling opportunities to occur at your Know the limits on fats, salt and sugars. Read more than 30 percent on their purchases com- unveiled, DoD-wide “Healthy Choices for Life” store regularly. Be sure to stay tuned as this ini- the Nutrition Facts label on foods. Look for pared to commercial prices — savings worth campaign, aimed at ending tobacco use, pro- tiative is rolled out. These are just a few exam- foods low in saturated fats and trans fats. about $2,700 annually for a family of four. A moting responsible consumption of alcohol ples, but there’s a lot more to come. Choose and prepare foods and beverages with core military family support element, and a val- and curbing the growing trend of obesity A synopsis of The Dietary Guidelines for little salt (sodium) and/or added sugars (caloric ued part of military pay and benefits, commis- among military families. DeCA’s initiative — Americans 2005 is available in the pamphlet sweeteners). saries contribute to family readiness, enhance “It’s Your Choice, Make it Healthy” — focuses “Finding Your Way to a Healthier You.” For all Focus on fruits. Eat a variety of fruits — the quality of life for America’s military and on making sure commissary shoppers have the details, you can download your own copy whether fresh, frozen, canned or dried — rather their families, and help recruit and retain the information to guide them in making their food from www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines, than fruit juice for most of your fruit choices. best and brightest men and women to serve selection decisions. but its major points, neatly packaged into three For a 2,000-calorie diet, you will need 2 cups of their country.

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Friday Sunday Tuesday Mashed Potatoes Lunch Brunch/Dinner Lunch Tossed Green Rice Beef Balls Stroganoff Swiss Steak w/Mushroom Chicken Parmesan Cauliflower Combo Baked Fish Fillet Gravy Cajun Fish Fillet Brownies Macaroni and Cheese Glazed Rock Cornish Hens Steamed Rice Fruit Pies Garlic Roasted Potato Rice Pilaf Boiled Egg Noodles Wedges Mashed Potatoes Simmered Asparagus Specialty Bar Mixed Vegetables Southern Style Green Beans Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Lunch and Dinner) Raisin Drop Cookies Yellow Cake w/Butter Cream Fruit Pies Country Bar Fruit Pies Frosting Salad Bar w/Assorted Dinner Dinner Dressing Southern Fried Chicken Thursday Tacos (Ground Beef) Beef Balls Stroganoff Lunch Chicken Enchiladas Parsley Butter Potatoes Salisbury Steak Chili Conquistador Monday Boiled Egg Noodles Barbecue Chicken Burritos Lunch Simmered Pinto Beans Rice Pilaf Refried Beans Beef Stew Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Oven Browned Potatoes Mexican Rice Baked Fish Fillets Fruit Pies Corn on the Cob Raisin Drop Cookies Baked Macaroni and Cheese White Cake w/Lemon Cream Fruit Pies Steamed Rice Specialty Bar Frosting French Fried Okra (Lunch and Dinner) Fruit Pies Specialty Bar Oatmeal Cookies Taco Bar (Lunch and Dinner) Fruit Pies Dinner Cpl. Megan L. Stiner Pasta Bar Beef Yakisoba Col. Richard C. Roten, deputy commander, MCB Hawaii, as well as Dinner Wednesday Orange Chicken scoutmaster for troop 425, congratulates newly inducted Boy Scout, Italian Veal Steaks Lunch Fried Rice Andrew Wilson, into the Kaneohe Bay Boy Scout troop. Wilson and Saturday Braised Pork Chops, Bone In Chili Macaroni Steamed Rice four other Cub Scouts underwent transformation into the Boy Scouts Brunch/Dinner O’Brien Potatoes Roast Turkey Fried Cabbage w/Bacon Saturday during “bridging ceremony” held for those dedicated Roast Turkey Steamed Rice Grilled Cheese Sandwich Brown Gravy enough to continue their scout pledges at the next level. Chicken Cordon Bleu Peas w/Onions Mashed Potatoes White Cake w/Lemon Cream Mashed Potatoes Oatmeal Cookies Glazed Carrots Frosting Fruit Pies parental supervision,” Boiled Egg Noodles Brownies Fruit Pies SCOUTS, From B-4 Spice Cake w/Lemon Cream Fruit Pies explained Wilson, a New Frosting Specialty Bar Specialty Bar tiation into the Boy Scouts, Mexico native. “We do a lot Sugar Cookies (Lunch and Dinner) Dinner (Lunch and Dinner) was the final event of the more than that too, but I am Fruit Pies Pasta Bar Meat Loaf Taco Bar annual banquet Saturday. As really excited for that.” Pork Ham Roast the night went on, everyone During the night’s events, enjoyed watching the skits, the boys also received the, award presentations and a “Arrow of Light,” the Webelos cake-judging contest. But, highest honor as well as a few after nearly two hours of personal awards. anticipating the finale, emo- Wall, a Hurst, Texas native tions ran high as the five said that he knows the boys Scouts made that journey are ready. They proved it over the bridge. when they went on a camp “It feels great,” announced out with the Boy Scouts who Wilson, a fifth grader at helped them earn their Mokapu Elementary School. “Arrow of Light“ award. The “I feel like I am about to new Scouts even beat the sea- explode with joy. It took a lot soned Boy Scouts in a fire- of work to get here, but it was building contest. “There is no so much fun that it didn’t doubt they’ll do good things.” even seem like work.” Wall also wanted to pay Once they crossed the special appreciation to the bridge, Col. Richard C. Roten, parents of the Cub Scouts deputy commander and Boy who were responsible for Scout, Scout Master, personal- preparing and supporting ly welcomed each of the new them so they were ready for boy scouts into the program. the challenge of scouting. The new title gives the “All the activities that the boys a lot more independence Cub Scouts participate in hap- and freedom in the scouting pen because of the parents,” program. he said. “They are the reason “We get to do a lot of hik- this program is such a suc- ing and camping without cess.”

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B-6 • MARCH 4, 2005 HAWAII MARINE WWORDORD TOTO PPASSASS Chapel Organizes Feeding the Homeless itary; children under 4 years and Bishop Honolulu. The show won seven Tony Awards 17 at 2 p.m., with prices of $45, $65 and $75; Volunteer Event Museum Members are free. For information, in 1983, including Best Musical, Best Book of a and April 17 at 7 p.m., with closing night prices The next scheduled “Feeding the Homeless” call the museum at 847-3511 or visit www.bish- Musical, Best Lighting and Best Costumes. of $35, $55 and $65. will be a BBQ for the Women and Children opmuseum.org. Performances begin April 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the Blaisdell Box Shelter. Volunteers muster at Base Chapel on with tickets priced at a $30, $45 and $55. Office and all Ticketmaster outlets, including Friday no later than 2:15 p.m. in “appropriate” TSA Posts Air Travel Alert Subsequent performances are April 13 to 14 at Times Supermarkets. To charge-by-phone, call civilian attire and close-toed shoes. The Transportation Security Administration 7:30 p.m. with prices of $35, $55 and $65; April (877) 750-4400 or log on to For more information, call the Base Chapel has put out a security directive pertaining to 15 at 8 p.m., April 16 of 2 and 8 p.m., and April www.ticketmaster.com. at 257-3552. military passengers, according to Security Directive 1544-01-10w, access to sterile con- All Breed Cat Show Scheduled course for non-traveling individuals, will be as The All Breed Cat Club announces its All follows: Breed Cat Show to be held March 12 at the Ala •Military passenger family members may be Wai Golf Course Clubhouse from 9:30 a.m. to given a pass so that they can escort the mili- 3:30 p.m. tary passenger to the gate or to meet a military In addition to the show, Joey’s Feline passenger’s inbound arrival at the gate. Friends will have kittens available for adop- •Military family members can go to the air- tion. line that the military member is flying on and Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for those receive a pass to go to the gate. However, a 65 and older, children under12, and those pass and a photo ID will be required to get pass with military ID. the security checkpoint. For more information, contact Sam Moore, This is an especially wonderful change for at 262-7535. military personnel on leave from Afghanistan or Iraq. It will be a better welcome home for Military Officers Association them when they get off the airplane and see Offers Scholarships their family at the gate and will be able to stay The Aloha Chapter of the Military Officers with family longer before having to leave. Association of America has announced its scholarship program for students entering or Army Community Theatre to Perform enrolled in an institution of higher learning for Miss Saigon the 2005-2006 academic years. Up to four Set in the waning day of the American occu- $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to selected pation of Saigon, the legendary “Miss Saigon” applicants this spring. is an epic love story between an American sol- Photo Courtesy of Julie McIntyre The scholarship program is open to any dier and a young Vietnamese woman. member of the uniformed service — Air Force, Tickets are on sale now for shows through Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, March 12. Tickets range from $14 to $25, with Special delivery NOAA Corps and Public Health. Service mem- group discounts available and can be ordered ber’s children and spouses are also eligible. The by calling 438-4480 or logging on to Matson, a kitten who was rescued after being accidentally shipped from the mainland in a program is also open to local MOAA member’s www.squareone.org/ACT. shipping container, was the only surviving kitten out of a litter of four. A Safeway employee, spouse, child or grandchild. Winning appli- who quickly took the two-week-old kitten to “Joey’s Feline Friends” where she was bottle-fed cants will be selected on the basis of financial “Cats” Returns to the and treated until she was taken to Companion Animal Hospital, discovered the miracle kitten. need, scholastic ability or potential and appar- Blaisdell Concert Hall There, Matson, named after the shipping company that shipped her to Hawaii, was held for four ent excellent character and personal qualities. “Cats,” the Andrew Lloyd Webber show that months of recuperation and quarantine. Once Matson was released she quickly found a home with Julie McIntyre, office manager at Companion Animal Hospital. Application forms may be obtained by call- revolutionized musical theatre, returns to the Since her miraculous recovery Matson has gained much publicity and is now making her ing 488-7013 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Blaisdell Concert Hall for a one-week engage- grand debut into the world of cat shows. Matson will premier at the Hawaii All Breed Cat Club Completed forms should be mailed to Aloha ment, April 12 to 17. This national tour has Show, March 12 where she will compete in the Household Pet category. See Word to Pass for Chapter MOAA Scholarship Fund, Attn: T. not been seen in seven years in Hawaii and has details about the cat show. Yoshihara, 98-1039 Kaonohi St., Aiea, HI sold out engagements in its previous runs in 96701. The deadline for completed forms must be received, postmarked, no later than March 31. The Aloha Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America is a non-profit organization of active, reserve and retired military officers of all services who are dedicated to the well-being of all of our service members and their families as they serve our nation. For more information of eligibility, contents of eligibility, the application process and awards, contact T. Yoshihara at 488-7013.

Museum Celebrates Female Gods of Hawaii Coinciding with Women’s History Month, Bishop Museum will open “Na Akua Wahine: Celebrating the Female Gods of Hawai’i Nei” on March 12, 2005. A free public opening will be held on Friday evening, March 11, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The exhibit will be on display through Fall 2005. Created to honor female deities, “Na Akua Wahine” will feature rare female ‘aumakua images, as well as kapa and kapa-making imple- ments — all of which are associated with goddess activities. Included will be stories and images of Po’ele (goddess of the deep, dark night), Papahanaumoku (earth moth- er goddess), Ho’ohokukalani (goddess of the stars), Haumea (goddess of fertility and child- birth), Namakaokaha’i (goddess of oceans), Pelehonuamea (goddess of volcanoes), and Hi’iakaikapoliopele (goddess of hula dancers). “As the Kau Wela season begins, as the earth heats, and Ku rises once again, we are reminded that where there is Ku, there is also Hina. Fundamental in Hawaiian thought is the principle of balance between male and female, light and dark, night and day,” said Project Manager Noelle M.K.Y. Kahanu. “This exhibit thus celebrates the female part of this equation. Through the works of contemporary native artists, we are able to explore these female akua, in all their magnificence and complexi- ty.” A treasured resource of Hawaiian history and heritage Bishop Museum was founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop as a tribute to his wife Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the last descendant of the royal Kamehameha dynasty. Located in Kalihi at 1525 Bernice Street, the Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $14.95 for adults; $11.95 for youth 4-12 years, special rates for kamaaina, seniors and mil-

B-8 • MARCH 4, 2005 HAWAII MARINE Strong work ethic pays off

today, and how they think certain issues Sailor chosen over 1,000 should be dealt with. They were judged on their overall presentation of themselves and others for distinction the appearance of their uniform. The young Sailor said that she thinks having Cpl. Michelle M. Dickson additional collateral duties helped her gain Combat Correspondent points ahead of those she was competing against. “She is not only a top performer, she is also “I think that may have helped me in gaining a well-rounded Sailor and representative for the this award,” said Brunda. “I was honestly sur- military,” said Senior Chief Petty Officer prised though when I found out that I actually Kenneth Kimple, Navy senior enlisted advisor won, I never thought that would happen.” for Marine Corps Air Facility, when she spoke Brunda is Training Petty Officer for 15 of her of Petty Officer 2nd Class Kai Li Brunda, air fellow Sailors. At this job, she is responsible for traffic controller, MCAF, who was presented making sure that they are all on track with with the Junior Sailor of the Year Award. “Her their general military training, keeping their success speaks for itself and for the entire divi- training and records up to date. In addition, sion.” she is the command fitness coordinator, Brunda, a Boise, Idaho native, has been in responsible for tracking the progress of her the Navy for five-and-a-half years and this is command’s Physical Fitness Program and see- her second duty station. She was chosen as ing that Sailors maintain the proper physical MCAF Junior Sailor of the Year after successful- fitness level so that they meet Navy standards. ly answering questions at a series of oral “This job, for me, entails a lot of one-on-one boards, which pitted her against more than training with each person,” said Brunda. “I 1,000 other enlisted Sailors. During these want everyone in my crew to be able to excel boards, each Sailor was questioned about pro- and be recognized for that.” Cpl. Michelle M. Dickson grams and policies pertaining to the military The 24-year-old said she doesn’t want any- Air Traffic Controlman 2nd Class Kai Li Brunda, MCAF does push-ups with her husband, Sgt. Michael and to the base. They are also asked opinionat- one in the military, even if they are planning to Brunda, dive chief, fourth force reconnaissance, after she was awarded for Junior Sailor of the Year. ed questions regarding issues in the world get out, to let their physical condition go or not care about themselves and the unit they are out about his wife’s achievement. assigned to. “I’m so proud of her and I know that her “It hurts the whole command, if one person strong work ethic helped to pull her ahead of slacks off,” said Brunda. “I guess I want to help the others,” said the Coopersburg, Penn. Navy Capt. William F. some of the people who can’t really help them- native. “She loves her job, and she loves being Moran, commander, Patrol and selves.” the best at it.” Reconnaissance, Wing 2, Along with those responsibilities, the Eagle Brunda was awarded the Navy and Marine presents Air Traffic Idaho High School graduate and current Corps Achievement Medal in recognition for Controlman 2nd Class Kai Hawaii Pacific University student, has been a being named Junior Sailor of the Year. Her sen- Li Brunda, Marine Corps volunteer for the Special Olympics; Toys for ior leadership applauded her achievements and Air Facility, with the Tots; military functions; and also a Key honored her for her generosity toward others. Junior Sailor of the Year Volunteer for 4th Force Reconnaissance “She is able to perform her job and devote award. Brunda beat out Division, where her husband is currently her extra time to help her peers succeed as more than 1,000 other assigned. well,” said Kimple. “With Brunda taking Junior candidates. Sergeant Michael Brunda, dive chief with Sailor of the Year and MCAF and taking Non- 4th Force Reconnaissance, has known Kai Li for Commissioned Officer of the Year, it just speaks seven years and wasn’t surprised when finding volumes for MCAF Sailors and Marines.” Cpl. Michelle M. Dickson

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HAWAII MARINE C SECTION S PORTSPORTS MARCH 4, 2005 MarineS taps out competition MCMAP instructor takes win at state Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu championships Sgt. Joseph A. Lee nique that has been an influence Sports Editor on the recently changed Marine Corps fighting style. Relson Gracie, Two Marine Corps martial arts the inspiration of most Hawaiian instructors from Regimental Gracie academies, moved to Hawaii Schools competed in the Hawaiian in 1988. According to his biogra- Championship of Brazilian Jiu- phy, he began learning jiu-jitsu at Jitsu, Sunday, at Saint Louis High 2, and entered his first competition School in Honolulu. at the tender age of 10. He was the Steven Byrnes and David undefeated Brazilian National Tomlinson competed against and Champion for 22 years, straight. alongside some of the world’s best Upon his arrival to Honolulu, grapplers in this submission style of Relson introduced the art of Gracie wrestling, made popular by Royce Jiu-Jitsu to Hawaii and has been a Gracie, during the introduction continuing influence. years of the Ultimate Fighting His influence could be felt at the Championships television series. championships, as students and The Gracie family, according to fans wore the Gracie name with Byrnes, gave life to this method of pride, while they watched their fighting and started an extremely popular trend and fighting tech- See FIGHT, C-6

Sgt. Joseph A. Lee David Tomlinson (right), a MCMAP instructor with Regimental Schools, fights Sgt. Joseph A. Lee local mixed martial arts vet Baret Yoshida during the Hawaiian Championship Steven Byrnes (right) stands on the podium at the Hawaiian Championship of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu wearing his gold medal, next to of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Tomlinson did not advance after losing to Yoshida. his final competitor and silver medalist, Ermin Fergerstran. Byrnes, who faught for Bullspen, competed in the 175-187 pound class. Camp Smith suffers 60–37 Base runners compete defeat from K-Bay women in annual Oahu relay Bay were formed to partake in the com- Sgt. Joseph A. Lee Marine team places petition. All did well — considering the Sports Editor wind Saturday evening and hot condi- 4th in 134-mile run tions throughout Sunday. Women’s intramural basketball “The last leg was definitely the most continued Feb. 24 at the Semper encompassing isle difficult,” admitted David R. Prislin, Fit gym as forward Jessica executive officer, Headquarters Shedrick’s jump shots and flawless Cpl. Michelle M. Dickson Battalion, and a runner for the team free-throw record helped the K- Combat Correspondent named, “The Six Red-Headed Step Bay team defeat Camp Smith, 60- Children and One Angry Elf.” 37. When visiting the scenic island of “It was brutally hot at that time and, At the start of the evening, Oahu, many enjoy the pristine views at the last leg, each runner had already Shedrick gave K-Bay a demanding from either touring the island in a heli- completed at least 15 miles each. It was 10-point lead with a series of copter, or even a bus. Well, a few tough a real challenge.” rebounds, steals and jump shots. athletes wanted to make sure they saw This was the first Perimeter Run for Visiting the line two times in the every bit of the island when they ran the Palos Verdes, Calif. native, who said first two minutes of the game, her the 34th Annual Oahu Perimeter Run it was a great experience and that it real- presence was made clear early on, this past weekend. ly pulled the team together. as she was 4 for 4. The Perimeter Run is a 134-mile relay “Everyone else on the team was Two rebounds by Camp Smith’s race around the entire coastline of going through the same feelings you forward Joelle Riles allowed them Oahu, making it the longest run on the were,” said the UCLA graduate. some points on the board and a island. A total of 87 teams signed up for “Everyone was giving it their all for this shot at a good game. the grueling run, which began Saturday run, even with the sleep deprivation “We got off to a rough start evening and continued throughout and heat.” early on, but the points we did get Sunday afternoon. The teams ran continuously through- in there made a difference in how Most of the seven members of the out Saturday night until they finished we played the game overall,” said relay teams were required to run four on Sunday. Prislin said that even if a Riles after the game. legs each within the race. However, runner managed to get some rest in the With the score 12-6 early in the none were allowed to run two legs of van, the energy could never be fully first half, Shedrick was not done the race, consecutively, which meant replaced with all the running and lack yet, and with the assistance of that they had to run up to, roughly, 10 of sleep. center Stacy Johnson, the two miles in just one leg. John T. Waddell, the Headquarters teamed up to nearly double Camp The race began with a staggered start Battalion 1st Sgt., ran the longest leg of Smith’s score throughout the first at 7 p.m., and teams continued to start the race — a 7.7 mile stretch. Waddell half. From jump shot to assisted off on the run as late as 11 p.m., with said that his experience as a marathon layup to 3-pointers, Johnson and the fastest teams taking off at 11 p.m. Shedrick were a force to be reck- Teams from MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe See RUN, C-3 oned with early in the game. Late in the first, K-Bay’s shooting guard Casey Shapiro began to reveal her skills, rebounding shots and sinking jumpers from the key. Every player from Camp Smith was making attempts at the net to keep a strong game going, but as the half came to a close, K-Bay was well in the lead, 33-20. During the half, Camp Smith took time to talk strategy, which paid off at the start of the second when they began to show signs of life. Camp Smith guards Ella Jones and Maleah Seals joined forces to try to close the gap in K-Bay’s lead, as one’s jump shots, if not made, were successfully rebounded by Sgt. Joseph A. Lee the other. But as efforts by Camp Camp Smith forward Joy Morgan jumps for the layup after getting the rebound Smith were being made to close Cpl. Michelle M. Dickson and slipping out of the pack for a fast break. Though Camp Smith made con- Runners pose for a photo after finishing the 34th Annual Perimeter Run. Team number stant efforts to even the score, K-bay kept their lead to the end. See WOMEN, C-6 26 included participants from Combat Service Support Group 3.

C-2 • MARCH 4, 2005 HAWAII MARINE BBASEASE SSPORPORTSTS events will be held on March 19 at pupus, sodas and prizes. For those aerobic class for anyone and every- Wednesday, roll a strike. When a col- March 18 Kaneohe, and March 26 at Manana, interested in participating and one trying to meet that New Year’s ored pin is in the headpin position both from noon to 4 p.m. Both spending the day on the spectacular resolution. Check out as many of the you can win up to three free games of HQBN Holiday Bench Press events are free to military, family Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course, call following programs as you would bowling. All patrons are welcome to Contest — Press off against the members, DoD civilians and 254-7593. All entry forms are to be like; Yoga, Cycling, Tai Chi, cardio- take advantage of this deal. If you biggest lifters from the MCB Hawaii reservists. Spend the day in the sun delivered to the Single Marine & Kick, Gut Cut, Step-Challenge, Water make the play, you win! community, March 18, as the with music, games and door prizes Sailor Program located in Building Aerobics, Pilates, Marathon Training Call the K-Bay Lanes 254-7693. Headquarters Battalion Holiday along with numerous other activi- 1629 or the Semper Fit Center. and many more. Bench Press Classic kicks off. This ties. There will be Free Red Cross For class information, call the Parents for Fitness — This Semper Fit Center event is open to all swim evaluations and lessons for Semper Fit Center at 254-7597. cooperative baby-sitting effort is authorized patrons; active duty, fam- kids, introductory lessons to scuba Ongoing available at the Semper Fit Center for ily members, reservists, retired and diving and surfing, the Pool Hawks Fishing Charter Available at children ages 6 weeks and older. DoD civilians, and will begin at 6 Swim Team racing challenge and Cycling at Semper Fit — Join MCB Hawaii — Spend the day All active duty service members p.m. Weigh-ins will be held March demonstration, and Jr. Lifeguard reg- Michelle every Monday from 4:45 to aboard one of Mahalo Kai’s charter and their families may participate; 17 and 18 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. istration and information. Tell the 5:45 p.m. for cycling class at fishing boats, speeding across the however, PFFP participants are Competition will kick off at 6 p.m. kids not to worry — they’ll break out the Semper Fit Center. Get bay in search of the perfect required to volunteer baby-sit three Shorts, tank top or T-shirt, and shoes the bouncy house. your heart pumping and catch. Mahalo Kai have times per month. are the required equipment. To get in on the water action, call your legs burning for only been servicing MCB Hawaii Call 235-6585 for more informa- Trophies will be awarded to the MCCS Aquatics at 254-7655. $30 per class. since 1992, fishing the boun- tion. top three places in each weight divi- Call Semper Fit at 254- tiful waters off the windward sion as well as the team division. 7597 for more information. side. Catch Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Paintball Hawaii — Nestled Trophies will also be awarded for the Ahi, Ono, Aku and more. Mahalo behind the Lemon Lot, by the inter- “Overall Lifter.” March 21 Cheer on your Favorite Team Kai’s has two boats to service you, section of Harris Road and Entry fee for the event is $20 per — Head down to the Semper Fit Mahalo Kai is capable of accommo- Mokapu Road, stands lifter. All registered entrants will Camp Smith Volleyball Center every Monday, Tuesday, dating a four-passenger crew, and the Paintball Hawaii. receive an event tank top. Show League Begins — Beginning March Wednesday and Friday starting at Bill Collector is capable of holding Shoot over for the them what you’re really made of at 21, Camp Smith will host a volleyball 6:15 p.m. for men’s intramural bas- six. great deals and the HQBN Bench Press Classic and league open to all Camp Smith per- ketball. Charters are priced below compe- have a blast with Team Challenge. Please contact the sonnel and family members. Games Cheer on the women’s basketball tition. Charters range from six-hour, your friends. MCCS Semper Fit Center at 254-7597 will run at 11 a.m. and noon, so you teams as they hit the wood every eight-hour, to 10-hour tours for both Cost is only $25 per per- for specifics. can schedule a fun fitness hour Thursday starting at 6:15 p.m. boats and offer all patrons “split- son, and the fee includes one air instead of a boring lunch break. Intramural baseball games hit catch” meaning they can take home refill, equipment and the field fee. Teams must consist of six people, Riseley Field Monday through Friday half of the days caught fish. Players can purchase paint at the with at least two females. at 6:30 p.m. Take the time to stop by the Base field from $45 to $50 for a case of March 19 Call Camp Smith Athletics at 477- Marina, located in Building 1698 2,000 balls. The field is open on 0498 to register your team now. Campground & Picnic Sites — across from Hangar 101. Charters weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Spring Splash Hits Both K- For picnic and camping sites, Marine can be booked by calling the Marina Call 265-4283 for Friday appoint- Bay and Manana — Join the Corps Base Hawaii offers some of the at 254-7666 or 254-7667, seven days- ments. MCCS Aquatics crew for the 2005 most scenic beaches on the island. a-week. Spring Splash at the Kaneohe and March 23 Three of those beaches, Pyramid Massage Therapy — Massage Manana Housing base pools. The Rock, Hale Koa and Fort Hase are Inexpensive, Fun Enter- therapy, by certified massage thera- Staff NCO Golf Tournament available by reservation for picnics tainment — Look no further for pists, is available at both Kaneohe — Staff NCO Club members and and parties from dawn to dusk. Hale economical entertainment Mondays Bay and Camp Smith. The massage Intramural their guests are invited to play in this Koa Beach may also be reserved for through Thursdays, all E-5 and below therapy program will help relieve spring’s Staff NCO Golf Tournament. overnight camping. All beaches have can receive free rental shoes and dis- your mental and physical fatigue and The game begins with a shotgun picnic pavilions and barbecue grills. counted games at only $1.50 a game. improve your overall circulation and Sports start at noon at the Klipper Golf Reservations are required. For This discount is good for open play, body tone. Course. The format will be a four- reservations, call 254-7666 for but does not qualify for tourna- Choose from Shiatsu, Swedish, Standings person, best ball scramble with an Kaneohe or 477-5143 for Camp ments, leagues or unit functions. Lomi, deep-tissue and even Hot Rock awards ceremony following the Smith. Call the K-Bay Lanes at 254-7693 Therapy. Appointments are available Women’s Basketball W L game. Call 254-5481 for further to get the spin. by calling the K-Bay Semper Fit K-Bay 82information. Semper Fit Center Offers it Center at 254-7597, or Camp Smith Camp Smith 4 6 All — The Semper Fit Center has an Color Pin Special — Every at 477-5197. PACOM 2 8 HQBN 3 7 March 24 Semper Fit Group Exercise Men’s Basketball W L March 2005 SM&SP Shank & Slice Golf MALS-24 9 4 Monday 6:45 – 7:45 p.m. Pilates Tournament — It’s going to be fair HSL-37 “Easy Riders” 10 1 8:45 – 10 a.m. — Step 2 It game on the fairways on March 24, CSSG-3 7 1 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. — Gut Cut Thursday as the Single Marine & Sailor VP-47 “Terror Squad” 9 4 Program’s Shank & Slice Best-Ball 4:45 – 5:45 p.m. — Cycling 6 – 7 a.m. — Cycling HQBN “Demon Deacons 9 3 Tournament golfers hit the Kaneohe 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. — Kick Interval 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. — Muscle Conditioning MAG-24 8 9 Klipper Golf Course. 6:45 – 7:45 p.m. — Pilates 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. — Butt Cut 3rd Marine HQ 7 6 This day on the links is open to 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — H.I.T.S. MCAF 4 7 unaccompanied E5, active duty Tuesday 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. — Hi/Lo Intervals 6 – 7 a.m. — H.E.A.T. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. — Step & Tone HSL-37 “EZ-2” 2 8 Marines and Sailors; however, each 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. — Muscle Conditioning 3rd Radio Battalion 1 10 player is allowed to invite one boss. 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. — Yoga Friday 1/12 0 11 Shank & Slicers will begin the tournament with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — H.I.T.S. 8:45 – 10 a.m. — Step Jam start and end with 11:45 a.m. 12:45 p.m. — Butt Cut 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. — Gut Cut Baseball WL sodas, pupus and 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. — Hi/Lo Intervals 4:45 – 5:45 p.m. — Cycling VP-9 5 1 prizes. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.— Step & Tone 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. — Pilates MAG-24 6 2 The fee for HQBN 44the tournament Wednesday Saturday 1/12 5 1 is $27 for E-5 6 – 7 a.m. — Cycling 9 – 10:30 a.m.— Step & Tone VPU-2 2 5 and below and 8:45 – 10 a.m. — Step Challenge VP-47 08$34 for everyone else. 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. — Gut Cut Note: Cycling classes are $3 each. Tai Chi classes are 4:45 – 5:45 p.m. — Cycling $20 per month for 1 class per week. *Standings are current as of Tuesday. Fees include golf fees, golf cart,

CCOMMUNITYOMMUNITY SSPORPORTSTS Straub/Kapiolani Women’s 10K tion license, as the cars are raced at speeds of game care and outdoor responsibility. triathlon.com. For 28 years, women of all ages have come up to 140 mph, and passing is permitted. Attendance at two sessions is required for The amateur race will be held April 17, and together in a celebration of friendship and Both the driver and vehicle must comply certification, and classes are open to anyone 10 will begin and end at Kapiolani Park. Mail-in good health at the Straub/Kapiolani Women’s with a number of safety features before they are years or older who enjoys the outdoors — not registration forms can also be found in Athletes 10K. Elite runners, serious runners, race walk- granted race entry. just hunters. Hawaii Magazine, which is available at most ers, beginners and recreational walkers Future races will be on the following The next two-day session is March 18 from Hawaii sporting goods stores. participate in this race. Mothers and dates: March 25, May 15, July 10, 5:45 to 10 p.m. and March 19 from 7:45 a.m. to The registration fee is $100 for individuals daughters, students, the military Sept. 5 and Nov. 26. For more 4 p.m. in Classroom A-212 at the Nimitz and $125 for teams. and visitors have made the details, call Ed Hollman at 488- Business Center, 1130 N. Nimitz Hwy. (Drive For more information, visit the JAL Straub/Kapiolani Women’s 10K a 1782. up the ramp to the classroom, which is the first Honolulu Triathlon Web site at www.honolulu tradition. room on the right.) triathlon.com. Registration fees for the Sunday ‘Walk Now’ to Cure Autism A picture ID is required for entry to the ses- race are $30 at packet pickup. Packet An organization called Cure Autism sions. For more information about outdoor Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club pickup is Saturday at NikeTown, 2080 Now is organizing a 5k walk, Community education, or to sign up for this course, call Hikers prepare for upcoming hikes in March Kalakaua Ave., from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. or race Resource Fair and Family Fun Festival March 12 587-0200 or visit www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/ and early April with the Hawaiian Trail and day at Kapiolani Bandstand from 6 to 6:45 a.m. in Honolulu as a benefit to the Cure Autism Welcome.html. Mountain Club! The first hike open to the pub- Volunteers are also needed to make this Now Foundation. The foundation is an organ- lic, is the Nuuanu Loop 4-mile hike, which event a success. ization of parents, clinicians and scientists ded- Triathlon to Include On-Base Events takes place March 12 at 8 a.m. Runners can register online at icated to finding effective biological treat- The 4th Annual Lanikai Triathlon will be This new loop route will include the www.active.com. Runners and volunteers can ments, the causes and the cure for autism and held, March 20, in Kailua and aboard MCB Paperbark Ridge, the Nu’uanu Lookout and also get registration forms from www.straub related disorders. Registration begins at 7 a.m., Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. Starting and finishing at other interesting spots in the valley. For more health.com/events/index.asp. Call 522-4395 and the walk begins at 8:30 a.m. For questions, Lanikai Beach Park, the race will consist of a information, or to participate, contact coordi- for more information. or to sign up, visit www.walknow.org or call 500-meter swim parallel to Kailua Beach, a 20- nator John Hall, at 377-5442. (888) 8Autism, or locally at 235-4411. kilometer road bike on base, via Mokapu Gate, Then, on March 20, join in the fun for the 2005 Sports Car Racing Gears Up and a 5-kilometer Lanikai loop run. An awards Wailupe Loop hike at 8 a.m. The Hawaii Region Sports Car Club of Fort DeRussy to Host Biathlon ceremony will follow the race at Kailua Beach This hike will you leave you ‘loopy.’ It’s an America will host six major races in 2005 and Registration has begun for the 2005 Fort Park. arduous climb to the Koolau Summit, a Solo II races on both Oahu and Maui. DeRussy Biathlon and Keiki Run-Swim-Run. MCB Hawaii support for the event will tightrope walk on a narrow razor edge, then a Solo II, or Autocross, is held at the Hawaii The March 12 race will start with the adults at include the closing of Mokapu Road to thru descent so steep that you’ll be hanging on, Raceway Park at Campbell Industrial Park on 7 a.m. and the children at 8:20 a.m. traffic from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. on race day, hand over hand, to the trees. Be sure to watch Oahu and costs $25 per driver. About 70 to 90 Athletes can choose between the long Sunday, from the back gate to the intersection for ribbons or the loop may become a loop-d- cars, from stock vehicles to race cars, normally course, a 5K run followed by a 1K swim, and of Mokapu Road and Harris Street. Traffic will loop! For more information, or to participate in compete. The event is purely amateur, but any- the short course, a 2.5K run followed by a be routed to minimize impact on residents. this hike, contact coordinator Mike Algiers, at body can participate. 500M swim, along Waikiki’s finest beach. Keiki Appropriate event signs and traffic control 422-1048. Each driver receives four runs through the distance course will be a run, swim, run format, points will be posted. If you haven’t had enough yet, April 2 at 8 sports car course, and the driver with the single with distances varying by age group. Individuals and relay teams are welcome. a.m., there is a 5-mile hike called Kamiloiki. fastest time in the class wins. Entry fees are $18 for individual runners, Entry fee is $65 for individuals and $85 for From the Pahua Heiau, hikers will scamper up Points acquired throughout the year accu- $16 for students and $15 for military. There is relay teams. As this is a USA Triathlon sanc- the lava rock slope, scurry along the ridge mulate for prizes and trophies presented at no guarantee of a T-shirt for late entries. Pick tioned event, an annual or one-day license ($9) while scanning the interesting escarpment to year’s end. Minimum participation in more up a packet is on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 is required for each athlete, including each the left and the valley on the right. After a final than half of the year’s races is required to be in p.m., and Monday from at 4 p.m. to 8.m. at the relay member. Marine Corps waiver of liability push through ironwood trees, scrunch down to the running for points and the run-off champi- Hale Koa Hotel POiNT Health Club. forms must also be signed at packet pick-up. enjoy scenes of Waimanalo. For more informa- onship. Register online at www.Active.com or call For registration and packet information, tion, or to participate in this hike, contact coor- Races are scheduled as follows: 955-9151 for more information. visit www.bocahawaii.com or www.active.com dinator Laura Owens, at 595-9023. Sunday, April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, (www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1 Aug. 14, Sept. 18, Oct. 2, Nov. 13 and State Offers Free Outdoor 198727). Hawaii Marine Accepts Briefs Dec. 26. For more details, call Curtis Lee Education Advertise sports and recreational activities of at 262-5987. 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HAWAII MARINE MARCH 4, 2005 • C-3 TTHEHE BBOOTTTTOMOM LLINEINE (Editor’s Note: “The Bottom Line” is the Hawaii Marine’s weekly sports commentary from two sports aficionados who rarely see eye-to- eye when it comes to America’s one true obsession — sports. Chances are you’ll either agree with one of their takes or disagree with both. The Hawaii Marine welcomes your e-mails of no more than 250 words. We will print the top comment of the week from our readers. Send “Readers Strike Back” comments to [email protected]. Remember, “If you don’t speak up, you won’t be heard.”) 2005 NBA trading deadline came down to the wire — who got who and why?

Sgt. Joe Lindsay The Good Capt. K.D. Robbins Timothy Dalton out the door for Pierce The Goat Boston Celtics — OK, maybe “good” is too The Professor Brosnan brought the moxie back to 007. The strong a word. But that doesn’t change the addition of Chris Webber to a born-again “You see, in this world there’s two kinds of fact that the Celtics are, despite being only a History tells us that the impact of a trade is unselfish AI makes the Sixers a contender people, my friend. Those with loaded guns .500 team, sitting alone atop the Atlantic rarely significant during the mid-season. straight away. Role players like Kenny and those who dig. You dig.” — Blondie (The Division. Getting back Antoine Walker from Regardless, basketball fans flock to the air- Thomas, Corliss Williamson and Brian Man With No Name) Atlanta for Gary Payton, Tom Gugliotta and waves to conduct the annual trade deadline Skinner are a small price to pay Sacramento’s The good got better, the bad got worse, and Michael Stewart is a move made all the sanity check of the NBA’s butchers, bakers Maloof brothers. Role players are replaceable. the ugly got — well — uglier, as the NBA trad- shrewder by the fact that Celtic GM Danny and candlestick makers. Superstars are not. As a bonus, Philly’s own- ing deadline passed with flurry of last minute Ainge has the inside track on getting Payton ership at least whets the appetites of their activity last week. right back in a few days, if the rumor mill sur- The Butchers: New Orleans Hornets fans by adding the injured Jamal Mashburn “Blitzkrieg” might be a better way to rounding his under-the-table agreement with When Cheers shipped Coach out the door and three-point specialist Rodney Rogers for describe the 11th hour trades of nearly three- the Hawks releasing Payton are true. for Woody, the bar transformed from “a place Glenn Robinson. The thought of playing dozen players who changed uniforms in one San Antonio Spurs — After failing to lure where everyone knows your name” to just with AI and C-Webb should serve to motivate of the wildest down-to-the-wire trading dead- Karl Malone, the Spurs rebounded nicely by plain “lame.” So goes it for the Hornets. Call a miracle Mashburn rehab. If not, econom- line days in NBA history. landing Nazr Mohammed from the New York it a string of bad luck. Jamal Mashburn’s ics are even better as Big Dog’s big money is Some teams took risks, both financially Knicks to back-up Tim Duncan. injury and Baron Davis’ malcontent forced gone and Mashburn can retire. and in terms of team chemistry. Others ownership to cut this franchise apart. played it so safe that they might as well The Bad Shipping Baron Davis to Golden State for The Candlestick Makers: Boston become expansion teams in the French Philadelphia 76’ers — Sixers GM Billy Speedy Claxton and soon-to-be released Dale Celtics Basketball League. Still, for a trading deadline Knight seemed almost cocky after landing Davis guarantees a lot less buzz in the bayou. As the song goes “Welcome back. day that looked like it was going to be a aloof former All-Star Chris Webber from the Welcome back. Welcome back. Welcome yawner, last week’s yearly event in educated The Bakers: Philadelphia 76ers guesswork turned into a thriller. See GOAT, C-6 Change is good. Just ask MI-6. Shipping See PROFESSOR, C-6

RUN, From C-1 runner helped him in this race. “I’ve run seven marathons so far, but this was my first time doing anything like this,” said the Memphis, Miss. native. “The last leg was the toughest — with the head wind as well.” Waddell said the camaraderie of the teams was great and that was what made this race so different Cpl. Michelle M. Dickson from any others he had competed in. “I think the team aspect created better individual performances because as a team you wanted to be able to help the team as a whole,” said Waddell. “I think it’s a well-

suited race for Marines because it is Cpl. Michelle M. Dickson so team-oriented.” Top — Caleb Eames, CSSG-3, finishes the last leg of the race Tanya Astorga The team finished extremely for his team. Above — Because the race began as a staggard Cesar Astorga hands off the baton to Ronald Johnson between legs 21 and 22, near Wainai. Both Astorga well, taking third place in their start, with teams taking off at different times, the placement and Johnson participated on the Airdale Team, and finished with a time of 18:49:16, 26th place overall. division, and fourth place overall. was figured out after everyone had finished.

C-4 • MARCH 4, 2005 HAWAII MARINE VP-9 decimates HQBN, 23-6

Sgt. Joseph A. Lee There was indeed a baseball game Sports Editor going on. In the top of the second, VP-9 A long night of intramural baseball stepped up to bat for what would turn began Friday night for Headquarters out to be an extremely time-consum- Battalion, as VP-9 sat them down for ing inning, as HQBN couldn’t find a 23-6 back-to-school lesson. the magic potion to create an out. Though nobody may have let After VP-9 cycled through its bat- Headquarters Battalion know nap- ting order the first time, and lead-off time was over, VP-9 began playing batter Sander again approached the baseball anyway. Headquarters bat- plate, the score rested at 5-1. With talion pitcher Michael Ricks, obvious- runners advanced to second and ly still wiping sleep from his eyes, third, after a wild pitch, Sander walked VP-9’s first batter, shortstop knocked a bouncer to HQBN short- Scott Sander, who took advantage of stop Otoniel Molina, who erred, the “sleepy” pitcher, and stole second allowing both base runners to come and third, right behind his back. home, expanding the VP-9 lead to 7- VP-9 began to put runners on base. 1. They might as well have been dodg- Unfortunately for HQBN, the sec- ing rectangular blue mats littered ond-inning assault wasn’t even close around the field, as base runners were to over. In fact, it had just begun. Sgt. Joseph A. Lee obviously something the sleeping After Ricks filled the bases with walks Home plate umpire Richard Ross calls the VP-9 base runner out after an attempted steal. Headquarters Battalion catcher Saul fielders of HQBN couldn’t handle, and batters who he had hit, the coach Pacheco held on to the ball after a throw from the outfield. The HQBN defense was still no match for the VP-9 offense. overthrowing the simplest of plays and catcher approached the mound and allowing VP-9 to take an early 2- — and Ricks was out for the game, each jumped on the bandwagon with Lawyer, a 22-year-old legal clerk. “We VP-9 quickly added three more to 0 lead. replaced by Aaron Bowman. one RBI each, leaving the score 15-1 just kept bringing in runs every time the board in the top of the fourth but “We had a really bad night,” When Bowman entered the game, as HQBN finally solved the puzzle a fielding error was made — and there was stopped from adding anything admitted HQBN coach Ubaldo Nate Ostensen awaited his opportuni- and made a double play to put a were a lot of fielding errors that further when HQBN beat a VP-9 Trujillo, a local construction worker. ty at the plate. His was a shot to left pause to the onslaught. equated into a lot of runs.” would-be home plate thief with a per- “Normally we play much better than field, bringing in two more runs for In the bottom of the second, the In the top of the third, VP-9 again fect throw from second base. this.” VP-9. After a pitch hit the next bat- bottom of the HQBN batting order was given the opportunity to spread Unfortunately for HQBN, the great In the bottom of the first, HQBN ter, Bowman was once again looking came to the plate to try to regain their lead, as HQBN shuffled through defense was not enough to turn the got a lucky break as VP-9 pitcher Dan at loaded bases. some of their lost pride. Two outs their deck of potential pitchers, look- game around, their offense just could- Zimmerman let a straight-up, pop fly It was a battle of the pitchers, as were already established by VP-9 as ing for someone to throw a strike. n’t pick up the pace, letting another ball fall through his glove, allowing a Zimmerman came to the plate. A shot batters began to load the bases. Right After tacking on four more runs to inning slip though their fingers with- runner on. Awakened by the sudden straight to the pitcher allowed fielder Edwin Melendes smacked a their lead, VP-4 was again put on out a score. realization that there was a baseball Bowman to win the battle, tossing base hit to bring in two, and when pause, 19-6. By the bottom of the fifth, after game going on, catcher Saul Pacheco him out at first, but VP-9 gained one the top of the order came up, the The bottom of the third didn’t last VP-9 pinned yet another tail to the hit a line drive that set up third base- more on the RBI, 10-1. bases were loaded for a three-run play long enough to for them to get com- proverbial HQBN donkey, it was the man Joseph Balcom to drive in the Left fielder Jason Vetetoe knocked for HQBN, brining the score to 15-6 fortable, as HQBN went back out on last opportunity for HQBN to make RBI, when an attempted double play in two more runs for VP-9, with an at the close of the second inning. the field — only as fast as it took any sort of comeback, but nothing was overthrown by VP-9, leaving the run-batted-in triple up the third base “The second inning was definitely them to find their sunflower seeds in score at the top of the second, 2-1. line, and the following three batters a long one,” said VP-9 coach Matt the dugout. See BASEBALL, C-5

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HAWAII MARINE MARCH 4, 2005 • C-5 BASEBALL: VP-9 moves past HQBN

From C-4 was done, and the game ended at 23-6. “It seemed as if they couldn’t make it happen at the end of the game,” said Lawyer, a native of Salem, Ore. “Our replacement pitchers closed out the game very well, and overall, I’d say the game went pretty well for us. We look forward to playing a good game of baseball every time we come out here, regardless of the score. Tonight we all had a good time, and Sgt. Joseph A. Lee even though Headquarters Battalion seemed to Sgt. Joseph A. Lee Headquarters Battalion catcher Saul Pacheco watches as a VP-9 fastball screams by. Excellent pitching be taking it kind of hard, I’m sure they had a Headquarters Battalion catcher Saul Pacheco throughout the game helped VP-9 win, while HQBN couldn’t get a handle on their bullpen. good time as well.” stretches for the grab at home plate. Quick, easy, healthy recipes when your Sailor or Marine deploys Kelli Kirwan et and time extenders. With out the philosopher in some some low moments for you or Lifelines proper storage of leftovers, kids. In addition to the quality your kids. Have some fun food you can create meals from left- time spent together, your chil- ideas on hand to cheer them One of the casualties of over poultry, ham and bacon, dren will learn how to shop up or comfort them when the deployments is often the veal and pork, or beef. for and prepare healthful days are just not going by fast evening meal. School, work, meals, a quality that will last a enough. household chores, and other Kids in the Kitchen lifetime. commitments can consume Get the kids in the kitchen Whatever your circum- all of your time as you take on with you. There are tons of Dessert, Fun Food, and stances or the number of double duty while your Sailor kid-friendly recipes. You Comfort Food people in your or Marine sails the ocean blue might be surprised to find that You don’t have to family, when or explores the jungles of kids and food can be fun. totally eliminate deployments some distant land. If you find When you and your kids cre- desserts, fun foods, and occur, you have yourself eating cereal and ate dinner together, they are comfort foods from to make meal- sandwiches for dinner, order- more willing to eat a nutri- your diet — just don’t time adjust- ing pizza more often than you tious dinner because they had abuse them. Pick a ments. Look at used to, or looking into the Planning your meals to include fresh fruits and vegetables can get some say in the menu. While night to spend with the change as an contents of your freezer at 6 help you come out of tough times a much more healthy person. you’re cooking, you’ll be your family or hang opportunity to p.m., wondering what you can amazed by what your children around with good friends develop some new throw in the microwave, you Don’t Leave Out Leftovers extended to our meals. Learn share with you. The kitchen and have a yummy kitchen skills and may need a little dinner inter- We have become a dispos- to look at leftover food from and the act of food prepara- dessert dish. some new family vention. able society, and that has the past weeks meals as budg- tion have a way of bringing Deployments can have favorites. With a few minor adjust- ments, some pre-planning, and a little creativity, you can provide nutritious meals for your family while avoiding the 100-yard stare into the contents of your cabinets. Whether you’re single or have children, dinnertime can still be a happy, fulfilling time.

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C-6 • MARCH 4, 2005 HAWAII MARINE

FIGHT, From C-1 GOAT, From C-3 from 1987-92 that didn’t per- mit players taller than 6-foot- Sacramento Kings, telling 5). His trading of friends and colleagues com- reporters after the trade, Mohammed for Malik Rose is pete in the most ancient of “What did I give up?” Knight just another example of his human competitions — fight- is asking the wrong question Napoleon complex getting ing. though. The real question is, the best of him — yet again. Tomlinson, who fought “What did I get?” A guy with first of the two, fighting in the bad knees who shoots too Bottom Line: Boston and 162-174 weight class, drew much, that’s what. Knight San Antonio loaded up and Baret “The Finisher” Yoshida tried this before with Glenn might just end up in the NBA as his first opponent. Yoshida, Robinson. Results will proba- Finals come June, though the who learned the art directly bly be the same. Celtics are still admittedly a from a Gracie, is a mixed mar- long shot. Philadelphia con- tial arts veteran of several The Ugly tinues to look for buried treas- events, such as the SuperBrawl New York Knicks — Isiah ure in all the wrong places, and Shooto tournaments, as Thomas, standing at only 6- and the Knicks just keep dig- well as the coveted Abu Dhabi foot-1, was a great player. He ging themselves a deeper and Championships of Submission is, however, a lousy GM. One deeper grave in their quest for Wrestling, and is highly of these days Thomas will fig- the next Arch Stanton, unable respected and feared in the jiu- ure out that the NBA isn’t the to see that a big name isn’t jitsu arena. Sgt. Joseph A. Lee World Basketball League always better than the Though Tomlinson lost his Steven Byrnes (bottom) executes a rear naked choke on his opponent, as he competed for first place in (defunct pro basketball league unknown. match against Yoshida, he his weight class Sunday. Byrnes, who first began wrestling in high school, claims that the switch to claimed it to be an honor just Brazilian style jiu-jitsu is very easy coming from a Greco-Roman background, because most of the tech- to fight such a revered com- niques are done from the ground, as opposed to other fighting styles that use primarily punches or kicks. PROFESSOR, From C-3 in shamrock land. Stay petitor. tuned. “He held his own in there,” said Byrnes. “I can’t believe he’s even fighting “He was really strong, a whole lot back.” Celtics fans are hop- Yoshida. What a privilege!” stronger than me,” said Fergerstran, a ing the second time is the Bottom Line: When Byrnes learned early in the nine-year veteran of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. “He’s charm. If Danny Ainge had Rasheed Wallace was traded competition that there were a good grappler, who gave me a far better issues with Antoine Walker to Detroit at the 2004 trade only four people in the 175-187 challenge. For my age, I must try to mas- before, why not now? deadline, Motown added a weight class and was slightly ter techniques to overcome strength, but Trading Gary Payton, superstar. Yet, if you claim disappointed that he would he just wouldn’t let me work my game.” Michael Stewart, Tom you rushed to Vegas to wager only get to fight in two match- Byrnes took first place at the champi- Gugliotta and a 2005 Draft scrills on the Pistons last es. After easily defeating his onship tournament, and though the road pick for the enigmatic small March, you are a liar. But, first opponent, Henry getting there wasn’t as long as he would forward seems a little shady. Rasheed helped close the Stasiukiewicz of North Shore by have liked, the first place win still felt Yet, if Boston resigns Payton door on Phil and the Kobies way of tap out, Byrnes moved good. and Walker and Ainge’s and the Pistons won a title. on to fight Ermin Fergerstran, “I have so many of these second place issues are history, this could Stand by by Philly: C-Webb is 48-year-old boat repairman medals, it feels really good to finally place serve as true luck of the Irish here! from Maui, for the champi- first,” admitted Byrnes. “I’ve been wait- Sgt. Joseph A. Lee onship. The 25-year-old Byrnes ing for my opportunity to compete in this Editor’s Note: Readers Strike Back submissions must be Winning both rounds by way of tap-out, Byrnes didn’t had little trouble “putting the tournament again, and now that it’s over, received by Wednesday to be published on Friday. waste a whole lot of time accumulating points. hurt” on his competitor. I want to do it all over again.”

Cpl. Megan L. Stiner Youth Basketball Above — Parents of the youth basketball team, Lightening, form a tunnel for their children to run through after their final game of this year’s basketball season. The Lightening team, comprised of 5- and 6-year-olds, was coached by Marine and father Larry Hilliard. The team’s season ended with a 5-3 record and a 14-14 tie game in the championship game of the season against the Dragon team. Right — Both the Dragon and the Lightening youth basketball team members look up at a shot taken from the outside and prepare for a rebound during the final game of the season. This year ended with a 14-14 tie game in the championship game of the season.

Cpl. Megan L. Stiner

Sgt. Joseph A. Lee Headquarters Battalion center Stacy Johnson drives to the hole to add another two points to their score. Johnson and teammate Jessica Shedrick teamed up to dominate the court for the majority of the game with a combination of layups and jump shots. WOMEN, From C-1 both teams were called for traveling, as they tried to put the gap, K-Bay’s game just some plays together with little became more creative. time left on the clock. Shapiro and Shedrick start- Relentless to the end, ed to connect on some more Shedrick and Shapiro contin- challenging plays. By receiv- ued to keep their lead. ing Shapiro’s behind-the-back Shapiro was able to seal the and no-look passes, Shedrick game up with the final shot spread the K-Bay lead to 19 from just outside the key, near the middle of the second bringing their score to 60-37 half — 49-30, as she pulled in when the clock expired. every point possible, even “We played a good game, drawing the foul on seemingly but it just wasn’t working out every successful layup. for us tonight,” said Riles, a “We just started to connect, 22-year-old native of and most of the plays just Duquesne, Penn. “We just seemed to work out right,” enjoy coming out to play, and said Shedrick, a mimms clerk we wish more women would with Maintenance Company, come out and join the league, Combat Service Support so we can form more teams Group 3. “I didn’t realize how and have more games. Of well I was doing from the line course, we’re happy just play- — though I rarely miss — I ing, but we’re really trying to didn’t know I went nine for get the message out to the nine.” other girls on base to come As the game wound down, play some basketball.”

Sgt. Joseph A. Lee Camp Smith forward Joy Morgan dribbles, as she tries to put some points on the board for her team. Passing Headquarters Battalion shooting guard Casey Shapiro, though, proves to be a more difficult task than she may have bargained for.

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HAWAII MARINEOOD SECTION NN PPOOIINNTT MARCH 4, 2005 Art is … all around Cpl. Megan L. Stiner

North Shore artist makes waves in Anderson Hall Cpl. Michelle M. Dickson Haleiwa. Combat Correspondent Born in Wichita Falls, Texas, the self-proclaimed “military “I can’t just create something brat” said he lived in cities and beautiful out of absolutely noth- towns all over the world. After ing,” said the 55-year-old husband high school, Artis joined the and father of 11. “But I have the Navy and was stationed in talent and ability to create some- Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. thing beautiful from something Growing up, the “American else.” brat” enjoyed art and music so Many people have heard of the much he decided to make a artist named Ron Artis. Some career out of it. know him as a painter, oth- “I have always been ers as a talented music influenced by any type composer and director. of music or art that’s in But even as Artis con- good taste,” said Artis. tinues to create such mas- “Growing up, I bathed terpieces as the mural paint- myself in music and raw, ing in the Anderson Hall Mess charismatic talent has got- Hall aboard MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe ten me to the levels I have Bay, he remembers what he loves, to reached.” be nestled in the tiny town of Artis was a keyboard player Cpl. Michelle M. Dickson and composed music Above — Artistic creations welcome passers- with huge names such by to Artis’ home. as Michael Jackson, Right — Born in Wichita Falls, Texas, Artis, Stevie Wonder and Van the self-proclaimed “military brat,” now lives Halen — among a vari- and works in Haleiwa. ety of others. Throughout the years, 11, Chief Warrant Officer Douglas F. Artis continued to paint Brush, former food service officer while working with music. for K-Bay, asked Artis if he would Fourteen years ago, he uplift the Anderson Hall Mess Hall. moved to the island of “Doug came to me in my gallery Oahu, and he hasn’t stopped in Kailua and presented the idea of painting yet. He has paint- possibly creating something that ed more than 800 murals could really improve the morale of while living here, though he the military who came through hasn’t always been a North there,” said Artis. “We had a meet- Shore resident. His first ing with others involved, and I was home on Oahu was in happy to have the opportunity to Kailua. do this.” After the tragedy on Sept. The tropical masterpiece now graces the facility and those Cpl. Michelle M. Dickson who pass by and take a closer look will see that there are a and things.” their support.” lot of hidden surprises that Artis said it wasn’t just him; he As of this moment Artis remains are strewn about the work, had the cooperation of Marines who with his family in Haleiwa and has according to Artis. took time to help paint. It was a not made any plans for the future, “ I had a lot of fun with combined effort that made it all yet. this painting and added a lot work. “If you plan things, it goes of things that people would- “It was never just something that against the creative process,” said n’t even notice without I created on my own,” said Artis. “I Artis. “I don’t plan anything out, I studying the photo,” said put my piece in, and everyone else just like to take things one day at a Artis. “There are training put in theirs to make it a success. It time.” operations, and even little would have been snipers hidden in the rocks a failure without

Cpl. Michelle M. Dickson Left — On his mural at Anderson Hall Mess Hall, Ron Surfboards, sculpted and painted by Artis, are Artist depicts the raising of the American flag on Mt. scattered throughout the lawn of the artists Cpl. Megan L. Stiner Suribachi. home on Oahu’s North Shore.

Cpl. Megan L. Stiner

Cpl. Megan L. Stiner Above and left — Ron Artis paints certain types of images depending on the occasion he is painting for. Many paint- ings, such as this turtle and eagle painted on one of the walls at Anderson Hall Mess Hall, have subtle hidden images. Looking closely, one may notice the turtle’s eye reflects an American flag and that the pendant it wears (inset photo) gives homage to the events of 9-11. The eagle’s eyes also contain images — one eye shows the statue of lib- Cpl. Megan L. Stiner erty and the other, the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.