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VOL.35 NO.7 | FEBRUARY 17, 2006 INSIDE Reservists After a decision was made that they were unsafe to move, chemical munitions discovered at an active range at Schofield Barracks are destroyed with C-4 explosives Tuesday. mobilize, go active Guidelines streamline process for transition PFC. BRYANNA POULIN Staff Writer SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Sol- diers in the Army Reserve and National Guard perform valuable missions around the world and many who are mobilized are try- ing to go active in the regular Army. “Reserve and National Guard Soldiers Soldiers who are mobilized on an active duty status can apply to stay in the regular Army as long as they follow the guidelines and reconnect with provide the documents that are needed,” said Staff Sgt. Lee Ken- nington, Career Counselor for the their roots Retention office. Reserve Component Soldiers 94th AAMDC attacks Munitions Munitions with less than 18 years of service, Diamond Head leaving may apply to transfer to the reg- no one empty handed ular Army anytime within six months of their projected demo- A-7 areare bilization or release from active duty date, according to MILPER message 05-143. This stipulation also applies at the demobilization station. “Soldiers have 575 days to com- safelysafely plete the process to go active duty but the time begins on the first day they are mobilized,” Ken- nington explained. Soldiers who have out processed from the demobilization site destroyeddestroyed but are on terminal leave or are granted leave en route to their parent unit, may also munitions were discovered. crowd control gases, he added. apply for enlistment in the War remnants cleared to regular Army to the end date of The items were X-rayed using the Ronald Borne, director of transformation their leave. make way for Stryker Portable Isotopic Neutron Spectroscopy for U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii, echoed If a RC Soldier is the recipient of (PINS) and were determined to be liquid- the chemicals were more a harassing agent, Story and Photo by an enlistment or reenlistment in- filled and containing the chemical rather than a deadly agent centive and is in the process of PVT.2 CARLEE HEATH chloropicrin, which is a tear gas agent. The devices were destroyed using a pro- Pro Bowl Staff Writer fulfilling the required service ob- The decision to explode them in their cedure known as open detonation. The ligation, he or she will be notified SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Chemical place was deemed the safest way to get rid temperature needed to break down the or- that the unearned incentives may storm hits munitions recently discovered on a range of the devices, explained Bill McGinnis, the ganic material was approximately 400 de- be subjected upon enlistment into here were destroyed Tuesday after being environmental compliance branch chief. grees, and the temperature generated from the regular Army. considered unsafe to move from their pres- In terms of safety, the Army was the explosion was approximately 3,000 Additionally, if the Soldier’s Mil- Oahu ent location. more concerned about the explosion degrees, which physically tore apart the itary Occupational Specialty The range was being cleared to prepare than the danger of the chemicals, said chemical, leaving all chemical agents de- (MOS) is determined to be an NFL players, mascots for construction of the Battle Area McGinnis. Chloropicrin is not a dangerous over strength in the regular Complex, when the World War I era chemical and can be compared to modern SEE MUNITIONS, A-4 and cheerleaders get a taste of a Soldier’s life SEE RESERVISTS, A-4 B-1 HAFAP to tackle quality of life issues in early March Forum tackles communi- Barracks Health Clinic and at Tripler Army ty issues and improves Medical Center; in- USO Photo by Dave Gatley quality of life for Soldiers creases in “Parents Night Out” programs “Band of Brothers” stars and veterans visiting troops on USO/AFE Tour to the Pacific. Here they pose for a group shot in front of the new Stryker vehicle along with Headquarters Com- ROBIN SHERROD from once a month pany 121 ID Bn, at Sills Field, Schofield Barracks. Hawaii Army Family Action Plan Program Manager to twice a month SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — The at Schofield’s Pe- upcoming Hawaii Army Family Ac- terson Child Devel- Hollywood’s ‘Band of Brothers’ cast, tion Plan (HAFAP) conference — an an- opment Center; and nual community forum that encourages installation of MWR pet kennels, open dialogue about post programs, mil- the Tropic Family Entertainment Center, Circus comes to war veterans converge at Schofield itary benefits, family life and a slew of and additional school bus stop signs by other topics — is set for March 8–9 at the Army Hawaii Family Housing at Alia- PFC. DURWOOD BLACKMON by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, depicts Nehelani Banquet and Conference Cen- manu Military Reservation (AMR), just to town, stays Staff Writer the experiences and hardships of an elite ter here. This year’s focus is community group of paratroopers from Easy Company, SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Veterans and life. Cirque Hawaii dazzles 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Issues for the 2006 HAFAP cast members of the popular cable television Members of the Army military com- Airborne Division during World War II. may be e-mailed to military in February show “Band of Brothers” visited Schofield munity suggest all topics discussed at the Easy Company fought on many fronts in- [email protected], or forum, and ideas and input will be col- Barracks for an autograph and question and cluding the battle of Normandy on June 6, call 655-4227 for more details. B-3 lected now through Feb. 28. Anyone’s answer session at Sgt. Smith Theater, Feb. 8. 1944, and Baston. In addition, the company idea or suggestion could be the catalyst The 1-21st Infantry Battalion Gimlets and was well-known for entering the Bavarian that starts the ball rolling and eventual- Leisure Activities hosted the visit sponsored town of Berchtesguden, once home to top of- name a few quality of life improvements. by the United Services Organization and ficers of the Third Reich, and capturing the ly results in a better program or benefit Started in 1983 by military spouses, This issue American Forces Entertainment. "Eagle’s Nest," Hitler's mountaintop fortress. not only for military in Hawaii, but also the grassroots HAFAP provides feedback Schofield Soldiers who attended the event After the official introduction, Soldiers Army-wide. to make the Army Hawaii community a Numerous improvements to medical PMO Corner A-2 interacted with the battle-hardened veterans posed questions to the veterans about their better place to work and live. The pow- and their Hollywood counterparts. experiences. Hills and Madio were also asked and dental care, family service programs, er of HAFAP is its exploration of issues Training A-3 Appearances by veterans Don Malarkey, about their performances and the mental and pay and retirement benefits have result- by actual members of the community Buck Compton, Earl McClung, Darrell "Shifty" physical preparation that went into portray- ed from prior forums. Recent HAFAPs to include Soldiers, civilian employees, News Briefs A-6 Powers and actors James Madio and Peter ing Hollywood versions of their assigned targeted child care and the need for ad- family members and retirees. Youngblood Hills brought Soldiers to their feet ditional programs and services. Those who participate in HAFAP are Community B-2 characters on the show. as the real-life and television heroes took The actors attended several weeks of boot Positive results from prior conferences very serious about building and main- Sports & Fitness B-4 their seats on stage. that are visible about installations include “Band of Brothers,” executively produced SEE BROTHERS, A-3 additional parking stalls at the Schofield SEE HAFAP, A-4 A-2 | FEBRUARY 17, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS & COMMENTARY We want to hear from you... Provost Marshal Corner The Hawaii Army Weekly COL. 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