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HAWAI rine January 13, 4994 Vol. 22, No. 1 Serving Marine Forces Pacific, 1st MEB, MCAS Kaneohe flay, Mottle Barracks Hawall,Camp N. M. Smith and 1d Radio Battalion. Colonel believes it is not always. the Marine's fault one. It was that captivating to By Cpl. Aaron Martin us." Stoll WrIter Some of the main points of the Spouse Abuse, family `A good mar- series include being able to disturbances and broken marriages recognize and value your mate's are almost commonplace in riage requires differences, essential elements America and also in the military; every relationship needs to succeed but one colonel believes the and grow, overcoming the major problem is not just with the service both parties to be destroyer of relationships, using member and has offered his unit emotional word pictures to increase an alternative. working toward intimacy and understanding, becoming a friend with your family H. Hughey, Col. Gary good relations.' and how to become free from the commanding officer of Brigade negative emotions of anger, hurt Service Support Group-1, following feelings, loneliness, worry and fear. the directives from the Col. Gary H. Hughey commandant of the Marine Corps C.O. BSSG-1 "It is so important that Marines Concerning the spouse and child and their spouses understand one abuse policies, implemented an another," Hughey said. "Marines' educational film series for his careers are destroyed over family Marines and sailors with some violence and broken relationships.. positive results. I believe if a husband and wife will Smalley speaks causes you to be give this series a chance, it will "A good marriage requires both captivated by what he says," make a difference in each others' parties to be working toward good Hughey said. "After viewing the outlook. However, the only way to relations," Hughey said. "It is first tape in the series I wished make this work is by reaching wrong to expect the Marine alone I would have had the chance to both partners." to make the marriage work; it view this series several years ago. takes both people committed to I believe this series is an making a change. And one way outstanding tool to help men and Beginning Tuesday and run- is through a better understanding women understand their ning through Jan. 21 the series will of each other and their feelings." differences and the effect it has air from 8:45-10:45 a.m. and from on their relationship. But it is 1:00.4:45 p.m. on station cable The six-part series, which was important that both sides (husband Channel 2. For those unable to viewed by the 494 married Marines and wife) are afforded the chance watch the program during those and sailors of BSSG-1, received a to view the series." hours the program will air in its resounding response from those entirety each night from 4:45-9:45 who viewed it, according to p.m. The program will run period- Hughey. The series provides insight for ically following the pre- building better relationships mier showing. "After viewing the first tape of between husband and wife, but it the series I got really fired up," can also provide suggestions for better relations "The program will provide some said Cpl. Anthony Kollmorgan. "I with children and of the vital tools which will help nearly drove my wife crazy talking co-wo rkers. develop a long and lasting about it." relationship between husband and "I believe the series is helpful wife, parent and child or those The six-part series, called Hidden not only to the married individuals relating to co-workers," said Lt. Secretary of Navy visits station Keys to Loving Relationships, is but for anyone who plans on Cmdr. Gerald MacDicken, BSSCr by Gary Smalley, a noted author, getting married or just wants better 1 chaplain. "If both husband and Secretary of the Navy John Dalton watches a demonstration at the Leadership Reaction Course gNen lecturer and motivational speaker. relations with others in their unit," wife will be open to this series it by Marines of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade during a visit to the station Monday. While at the The series is both entertaining Kollmorgan added. "My uncle will help resolve many of the Boondocker Training Area Dalton watched Marines train on the mope' tower and run the Basic War- and informative. bought the series for my wife and conflicts which our personnel rior Training Course. Following the demonstrations Dalton was briefed on the Marine Corps outlook In I and once she had seen the first experience in their home the Pacific by LtGen. H.C. Stackpole III at Kansas Tower. "The method which Gary tape she wanted to see the next enviro nments." New messhall opens Monday Chapel services commemorate Besides the modified facility, work in a more modern facility." Martin Luther King Jr. Day By Cpl. Aaron Martin Anderson Hall will offer a number The modifications to Anderson Stall Mite( of new and improved food services. Hall were made by the Facilities Joint Public Affairs Office After more than a year of In addition to having the two Maintenance Division here at a modifications the Anderson Hall main food lines, there will be a tremendous savings to the In commemoration of Martin dining facility will open for use new improved snack line with government as opposed to having Luther King Jr. Day, the station Monday. extended hours of service. There it done by outside contractors. chapel here will be conducting Anderson Hall shut down in will also be a Pasta Bar and Deli The Food Services Division will a service to honor this holiday. service will 2 p.m. August 1992 and has since Bar which will both be open also move to Anderson Hall, which The begin at undergone a major facelift, Monday - Friday. The Runners' will be the first time all the services on Friday. The Gospel of including a new roof, a new Breakfast will continue with pick- Holiness choir will be singing! will be under the same roof, music. electrical system, new cooking ups in front of Anderson Hall. according to spiritual Parr. The Camp Smith chapel will equipment and a new floor. The Another added feature in the The official grand opening facility will also have new Snack Line area will be a big be conducting a service today at screen television which will have ceremony will be held Wednesday 11 a.m. The service will include furniture to give the chow hall a at 10 a.m. Among the many less 'institutionalized' setting. various programing, to include excerpts from Dr. King's guests who will be attending the speeches, testament readings and Pleas Hall, which has served movies from VCR tapes. ceremony are LtGen. H.C. the station during the closure of The remote location point for spiritual music. Stackpole III, commander Marine Since Martin Luther King Jr. Anderson Hall, will serve the final meal card Marines will move to Forces Pacific; BGen. R.F. dinner meal on Sunday and building 301 beginning on Day was first observed on Jan. Vercauteren, commanding general 20, 1986, it has evolved into an Anderson Hall will serve the Tuesday. Marines who carry a 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade; breakfast/brunch meal on meal card will be able to pick up international observance of his Col. R.R. Crawford, commanding birth. Monday, which is also a holiday. sack lunches from this location. Corps Air "We want this facility to be officer, Marine Station "We decided to make the move Kaneohe Bay; and LtCol. R. The purpose of the birthday obser- and have a couple days of trial competitive with other mess halls Monreal, commanding officer, 1st vance program is to commemorate run to get to know the equipment throughout the Marine Corps, but Radio Battalion. The Marine the achievements of a great Amer- before the grand opening we want it to also be a comfortable, ican leader and to help create a less institutionalized setting where Forces Pacific Band will provide Wednesday," said MSgt. Bill Parr, musical entertainment during the national commitment to applying Anderson Hall mess manager. everyone can enjoy their meals," ceremony. his teachings of nonviolence in "The cooks will need a few days Parr said. "It .is high time the campaigns against racism, vio- to familiarize themselves with the Marines in Kaneohe got a mess If anyone has questions lence and poverty - economic, new equipment and ensure that hall which compares with the regarding the new facility or the spiritual and moral poverty, ac- all is working well for the grand others in the Marine Corps. The ceremony contact MSgt. Parr at cording to King's widow, Coretta opening." cooks will now have a chance to 257-1621. Scott King. COMMARFORPAC NQLB members Inside congratulates station to be elected Jan.20 Charge ... on 42nd anniversary Six new members needed Radio's Curtis Brooks takes a charge as 1/12's Alcapone Congratulations and best wishes to the Marines and sailors The January meeting of the Neighborhood Quality of Life Foster rises to the basket. of Marine Corps Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, as you celebrate Board will be held Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Training and your 42nd anniversary on 15 January 1994. Audiovisual Service Center (TAVSC) classroom 1. Your dedication and professionalism have contributed The meeting will be the annual elections of the six at-large immeasurably to Marine combat readiness and effectiveness in members of the board. the Pacific. This continued level of excellence is a testament Anyone, to include single or married military personnel and their spouses, may run for a seat on the board.
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