ARINEARINE MVMOLUME 36, NUMBER 34 2005 THOMAS JEFFERSON AWARD WINNING METRO FORMAT NEWSPAPER SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 Mass casualty Hiking Basketball A-3 B-1 C-1 ‘Warriors’ depart K-Bay for Iraq

Lance Cpl. Edward C. deBree spoke with the ‘Warriors’, with their Combat Correspondent family members by their sides, about their deploymet to Iraq. Approximately 30 Marines and “As you get ready to prepare to Sailors assigned to Marine Aviation depart, remember to watch out for Logistics Squadron 24 here set out yourself and your fellow Marines,” for their deployment to Iraq Aug. 23 said Col. Edward Yarnell, com- where they will serve in support of manding officer, MAG-24, 1st MAW. Operation Iraqi Freedom. “For the families out here today, The “Warriors” will relieve remember that the MAG is here to Marines and Sailors from MALS-24 support you while your loved one is who are currently deployed to Iraq deployed.” and have been in the region for The Marines and Salors of MALS- seven months. 24 have spent the past six months “Some of us will be augmented to preparing for their deployment to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron Iraq by conducting training specific 16 to help them out,” said Gunnery to operations in Iraq and honing Sgt. Lonnie J. Foster, avionics tech- fundamental skills to improve their nician, MALS-24, 1st Marine combat readiness. Aircraft Wing. “I’m absolutely looking forward “We’re going to be out there to to going, because I volunteered for support HMH-363 (Marine Heavy it,” said Foster, a 32-year-old native Helicopter Squadron 363) when to Bayou La Batre, Ala. “It goes back they arrive and help fix their CH- to why we joined. We’re not meant 53Ds (Sea Stallion helicopters).” to train all the time; we’re meant to Before the Marines and Sailors participate in the Global War on Lance Cpl. Edward C. deBree loaded their gear on a truck that Terrorism. Colonel Edward Yarnell, commanding officer, Marine Aircraft Group 24, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, talks with took them to Hickam Air Force Base “This is an outstanding group of Marines and Sailors assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 and their families, Aug. 24, as the Marines and Sailors where they boarded a plane to Iraq, Marines, and they are well prepared prepare to depart the base for Iraq where they will spend the following months supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. MALS- the commanding officer of MAG-24 to do their job out in Iraq.” 24 sent approximately 30 “Warriors” to Iraq to replace current augmentees there. Fallen Marines, Sailor Lead the way memorialized in Iraq

Staff Sgt. Jim Goodwin ing out of their eight-wheeled, Warner Robins, Ga., is the Regimental Combat Team 7 armored troop carriers – light company’s senior enlisted armored vehicles – combating advisor. “They were ‘Wolf RAWAH, Iraq — Just insurgents and roadside Pack;’ they were my brothers. I more than two weeks after bombs in Fallujah earlier this loved them.” memorializing four Marines year. The deaths of the three men killed in action, Marines serv- The unit also conducted came on the heels of the ing in this region of Al Anbar humanitarian missions in deaths of four other Marines province gathered to remem- Kharma and Habbaniyah, from the very same platoon ber three more – two Marines which are large towns on within Company D: 2nd pla- and a Sailor – who died last Fallujah’s outskirts, and they toon. Sgt. Christian B. week during combat opera- provided security for a raid Williams, a 27-year-old from tions in Iraq. which resulted in the capture Winterhaven, Fla.; Cpl. Phillip In a somber ceremony on of a high-ranking terrorist in E. Baucus, a 28-year-old from the Marines’ outpost in this Haditha, according to a July 7 Wolf Creek, Mont.; Lance Cpl. Euphrates River city Aug. 26, report from Cpl. Graham A. Anthony E. Butterfield, a 19- Marines and Sailors from the Paulsgrove, the battalion’s year-old from Clovis, Calif.; Cpl. Megan L. Stiner southern -based 3rd combat correspondent. and Lance Cpl. Jason Hanson, Marines and Sailors assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Light Armored For weeks at a time, the a 21-year-old from Forks, Kaneohe Bay, gather personal belongings in preparation for their departure to Afghanistan where Reconnaissance Battalion company lived out of their Wash., were all killed due to they will be deployed for six-months. These Marines, who departed Aug. 23, are 2/3's advanced memorialized: Corporal Adam vehicles, slept inside of them combat operations here Aug. party. The remainder of the unit's Marines and Sailors are scheduled to join them in mid-September. A. Galvez, a 21-year-old from or next to them, seldom 2. Salt Lake City, Utah; Lance returning to base for a hot They were memorialized in Cpl. Randy L. Newman, a 21- meal or shower, according to a similar ceremony here Aug. year-old from Bend, Ore., and Paulsgrove’s report. 10. Galvez, Kenyon and ‘Gators’ prowl highways Seaman Chadwick T. Kenyon, “They were ‘Dragoon’s Newman attended that cere- a 20-year-old from Tucson, Warriors.’ They were real war- mony. Gunnery Sgt. Mark Oliva rain and highways and stand up well against Ariz. riors,” said 1st Sgt. Willie T. During all of their exploits IEDs. They just get hot in the daytime.” All three men were part of Ward III, Galvez, Kenyon and in eastern Al Anbar province, Nighttime isn’t much better. On a recent the battalion’s Company D, Newman during the ceremo- CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq — Forget murky patrol, Marines loaded their amtracs, or “hogs” which spent three months liv- ny. Ward, a 38-year-old from See MEMORIAL, A-7 swamps or backyard swimming pools. as they affectionately call them, and churned Regimental Combat Team 5 has “Gators” stalk- off into the inky-black moonless night. It was ing the six-lane highways surrounding a ritualistic hunt. The roads they haunt are Fallujah. their hunting grounds, and they know them Marines from D Company, 2nd Assault well. Amphibian Battalion, RCT-5, are skulking the “If we’re not doing this, another section is main roads surrounding Fallujah. They’re on doing it, every day,” Mayville explained. the hunt, looking to clamp down on anyone “Marines know this area well and they know trying to shut down the well-traveled routes what to look for.” for coalition forces. Their favorite prey is That’s because Team Gator creeps their improvised explosive device emplacers and the beasts along the roads at a patient, persistent roadside bombs they employ. pace. Headlights on, the lumbering amtrac Team Gator, built around D Company, is beasts chug down the road, bellowing diesel tasked with keeping the main routes in the smoke in a throaty groan. Marines ride high, area open for coalition and civilian traffic. perched in their stations or stand in the back, Marines drive their 27-ton amphibious assault heads and rifles poking out from the open vehicles constantly. Day and night, the hatches. amtracs, a holdover nickname when earlier “We’re looking for anything out of the ordi- generations of the vehicle were called nary,” said Lance Cpl. John D. Darmody, a 20- amphibious tractors, keep the main routes year-old amtrac crewman from Allen Park, clear. It’s a mission that is taxing physically Mich. “We’re looking to see something new in and mentally and requires an alligator’s thick the road that we haven’t seen before.” skin to endure. Darmody explained Team Gator has trav- “We’re out there looking for IEDs and possi- eled up and down the same stretches of high-

Staff Sgt. Jim Goodwin ble ambush sites,” explained Staff Sgt. Justin K. way so often, that they know the identifying Lance Cpl. Daniel J. Martinez (second from right), a 20-year-old Marine from Bay City, Mich., pays his Mayville, a 28-year-old section leader from features. They can pinpoint patch jobs on the final respects to three fallen comrades – two Marines and a Navy who were killed Killeen, Texas. “The amtracs, are well-suited for recently – during a memorial service Aug. 26 at the Marines’ outpost in Rawah, Iraq. this kind of mission. They’re good on open ter- See GATORS, A-7 A-2 • SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 HAWAII MARINE

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Hawaii Marine urges its readers to buckle up. You will soon have in your hand a very powerful tool to aid in the receipt It’s an easy habit to learn that may some day save of federal funding to support education in Hawaii’s public schools. your live and the life of your passenger(s). The Federal Survey Card that your student will bring home Tuesday enables Remember, each and every time you get into your his or her school to accurately report its federally connected student enroll- vehicle, reach for your seatbelt. Make it one of ment. This information is critical for the State of Hawaii to be able to calculate those good habits that you won’t want to break. the local funding it allocates to offset the cost of educating your child/children and to seek reimbursement through federal impact aid funding. Runway Incursions We can help the Hawaii Department of Education and Hawaii public schools by filling out the Federal Survey Card upon receipt and returning it to Runway incursions continue to be a problem the school immediately. A complete return rate will ensure accurate collection aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. of information. We read and hear a lot in the local media about the fiscal dif- Violations involving runway incursions will now ficulties that Hawaii schools are facing. We need to do whatever we can to help result in a mandatory magistrate hearing with a create a better learning environment for all public school students in Hawaii. maximum punishment of 12 points and up to a I encourage all our parents of public school students to consider it their one-year suspension of driving privileges. duty to ensure our schools receive critical impact aid funding by returning the completed Federal Survey Card promptly. Non response could result in the loss Tax Center of millions of dollars in federal funds that could otherwise be used to benefit both our military families and our local communities. The Base Tax Center will operate year-round I thank you in advance for your support. from the Legal Services Center, Building 215. To setup an appointment to have your taxes pre- Sincerely, pared, call the Legal Assistance Office at 257- 2110, ext. 236. The Tax Center will also do taxes on a walk-in basis.

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Turn off all lights and electrical devices/items Brig. Gen. Steven A. Hummer in the rooms or office if not occupied. Commanding General Every little bit you do shows a great impact for Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay all. Lost and Found

There have been several lost personal items that have been found on Marine Corps Base, Crime prevention for BEQ, family housing Kaneohe Bay and turned in to the Criminal Investigation Office, 3rd Street, Building 1095, Gunnery Sgt. Dean O. Scrabeck susceptible to break-ins while windows on would more than likely be chosen, a house first floor. These items include: Jewelry, bicycles, Physical Security Chief upper levels become attractive if they can be with the lights turned on or a house with the umbrellas, glasses, watches, clothing, keys, wal- accessed from a stairway, tree, fence, or by lights turned off? If you are not at home, it is a lets, and others. Since January, there has been a rise in larce- climbing on a balcony. Windows that have good idea to put lamps on a timer during at If you think your lost item(s) may be among nies occurring on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, latches, not locks, are therefore just as vulnera- least some portion of the night. When on our found items, call CID at 257-1305. Kaneohe Bay. Twenty-two larcenies occurred ble as a sliding-glass door and should have a leave, TAD, or deployment, have a neighbor or in the barracks and 32 in family housing. Items secondary locking device to prevent being friend stop by your house regularly to cut the Hawaii Redemption Site that are most at risk are: Money, jewelry, laptop opened from the outside. grass, pick up the newspaper and the mail. computers, DVD players, video game players, For ventilation, block the window open no Excess mail and newspapers are excellent indi- Hawaii 5-cent redemption services are avail- CDs, bicycles, and other small electronic more than six inches and make sure you can't cators to a criminal that the occupants are able from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m every Friday. devices. The majority of criminals use some reach in from the outside and remove the away. The truck will be parked in the parking lot degree of force to enter a dwelling but prefer to blocking device or reach through the window Residents should also develop and employ across the street from the Marine Corps Exchange gain easy access through an unsecured door or to unlock the door. All base housing units are good protective habits while at home. Securing Annex. window. already equipped with a standard front door windows and doors should become second Although most housing and BEQ larcenies and lock, but residents should ensure they lock nature, especially while sleeping or bathing. Marine Corps Recruiting Station Twin may seem random, these acts actually involve their doors when they are not at home and Criminals are also more prone to select Cities a selection process. The criminal’s method is while sleeping. houses or rooms that offer areas of conceal- simple: Choose an unoccupied home with the Service members residing in the barracks ment. By removing all excess items from Recruiting Station Twin Cities is looking for easiest access, the greatest amount of cover, should always be mindful of crime prevention. around your residence, it will become more Marines – E-1s through E-5s, to participate in the and the best escape route. The majority of the barrack’s doors are secured difficult for someone to approach without Command Recruiting Program as recruiter’s assis- The following are suggestions that will help with cipher locks that require a numeric code. being detected. Exterior lighting should be left tants for the following areas: Eastern North Dakota, Eastern South Dakota and Minnesota. residents make their dwelling a “hard target” To help prevent theft, Marines and Sailors on during the hours of darkness and turned off Those who are permitted will be issued permis- or unattractive to criminals: should never give out their room keys or codes during the day. Doing this will also give the sive temporary additional duty orders for up to Some of the most accessible areas of a to anyone at any time. appearance that someone is home. 31 days of recruiter’s assistance, by their com- dwelling are its doors and windows. These The barracks are also equipped with louvers The last line of defense against criminal mand. Promotion points, meritorious masts, cer- include sliding-glass doors that are secured by or sliding-glass windows. As far as the louvers, activity is ensuring that all of your valuable tificates of commendation, and other incentives latches not locks – a standard design that there is not much to do but to ensure that the items are clearly marked in a way that you will are available. For more information, contact Sgt. makes them vulnerable and inherently defec- windows are closed as occupants leave the be able to identify them in case those items are Lindsey or SSgt. Martinez at (612) 725- tive latch mechanisms. One method that can room. The sliding-glass windows should stolen. When items are marked or the serial 3209/3210/3213, or via e-mail at: trulson-lindsey- be used to reinforce the security of sliding-glass always be secured if the room is not occupied. numbers are recorded, it is much easier to iden- [email protected]. doors or sliding windows is to insert a wooden For further prevention, the occupants can use tify and return stolen property to the rightful dowel or stick into the track, thus preventing a secondary locking device. owner. Serial numbers and markings also serve K-Bay Pass House Hours or limiting its movement. Windows left Residents of housing units and the barracks as a deterrent to thieves who are looking to unlocked can be and are opened at a much should develop and continually practice habits make a clean getaway with property that can- Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay Pass higher rate than doors. that reduce the likelihood of being the victim not be traced to any one individual owner. House’s hours are 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more infor- An unlocked or open window may be the of a crime. One simple item you can consider Remember, the harder the target you make mation call 257-2047. sole reason for your home to be selected by a to deter crime is lighting. If a criminal is look- of your residence, the less likely you will burglar. Windows on ground floors are more ing for a house or room to break into, which become a victim. Important Phone Numbers:

On-Base Emergencies 911 Military Police 257-7114 Use water wisely, conserve whenever possible Child Protective Service 832-5300 Fraud, Waste, Abuse & EEO 257-8852 Sgt. Cassidy Joseph vation is good for the earth, • Sweep to save: Use a Keep the time spent in the Business Management Hotline 257-3188 Facilities Dept. your family, and the Marine broom, rather than a hose, to shower under five minutes, and Pothole & Streetlight Repair 257-2380 Corps. clean off sidewalks and drive- you can save up to 1,000 gal- Base Information 449-7110 Using water wisely is essen- By using water wisely, we ways. lons a month. MCBH Duty Chaplain 257-7700 tial to life on earth. Without save the energy that the water • Wash clothes wisely: Wait • Follow the rules: Tenants DEERS 257-2077 water, we can’t grow food, keep supplier uses to treat and move until you have a full load living in the family housing clean, provide power, or con- the water to us. This also saves before you do your laundry and areas must follow water their trol fires. Most importantly, we the energy that your family use cold water whenever possi- lawns during established water- Hawaii need water to live. uses to heat your water. ble. ing hours as stated in Base Why do we need to conserve Conserving water also eases the • Flush only when necessary: Order 11300.13. MARINE water if it is constantly being burden on wastewater treat- Put paper, hair, and other such Using water wisely means www.mcbh.usmc.mil cleaned and recycled through ment plants, which, in turn, waste in the trash can rather conserving it when you can the earth’s water cycle? The uses less energy to clean the than the toilet. and not wasting it. The more

Commanding General Brig. Gen. Steven A. Hummer main reason is that people use water. • Use less water for dishes: water we waste, the more Base Sergeant Major Sgt. Maj. Daniel J. Fierle up our planet’s fresh water Here are some of the things Scrape your plates clean to MCBH has to pay and the less Public Affairs Officer Lt. Col. Patricia Johnson Public Affairs Chief Staff Sgt. Ronna M. Weyland faster than it can be replen- we can do to help conserve reduce rinsing, and run your money the base will have to Managing Editor Millie Perera ished naturally. So we must water and save energy aboard dishwasher only when it is full. spend on the maintenance of Press Chief Cpl. Sara A. Carter Layout/Design Editor Priya S. Jenkins conserve water – water conser- Marine Corps Base Hawaii. • Shorten your showers: existing facilities. Sports Editor Tony Blazejack Combat Correspondent Cpl. Megan L. Stiner Combat Correspondent Cpl. Michelle M. Dickson Combat Correspondent Lance Cpl. Edward C. deBree Combat Correspondent Lance Cpl. Roger L. Nelson Weekend weather outlook Hawaii Marine is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Hawaii Marine is published by MidWeek Printing, Inc., a pri- Today Saturday Sunday vate firm in no way connected with the U.S. Marine Corps, under exclusive contract to the U.S. Marine Corps. Contents of Hawaii Marine are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the Government, the Department of Defense or the U.S. Marine Corps. The appearance of advertising in Hawaii Marine, including inserts and supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the DoD, Department of the Navy or the U.S. Marine Corps of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in Hawaii Marine shall be made avail- Day — Partly cloudy with scattered Day — Partly cloudy with scattered Day — Partly cloudy with scattered able for purchase, use, or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical showers. Highs around 83. East winds 10 showers. Highs around 84. East winds 10 showers. Highs around 83. East winds handicap, political affiliation, or any other nonmerit factor of to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. around 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 per- the purchaser, user, or patron. cent. Editorial content or public service announcements (i.e., all content other than paid advertisements) is edited, prepared and provided by the Public Affairs Office aboard Marine Corps Base Night — Partly cloudy with scattered Night — Partly cloudy with scattered Night — Partly cloudy with scattered Hawaii. Opinions expressed are not to be considered an official showers. Lows 69 to 76. East winds 10 to showers. Lows 69 to 76. East winds 10 to showers. Lows 69 to 76. East winds 10 to expression of the DoD, DoN or the U.S. Marine Corps. Submit items for Hawaii Marine to the managing editor no 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. later than noon on the Friday prior to publication, using the fol- lowing address:

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Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Schoenhoefer (right), data network specialist, Marine Aircraft Group 24, escorts Lance Cpl. Erwin Cummings, warehouse clerk, a role player from MAG-24 acting as an injury victim who cannot see and has a broken nose, to a safe area where he can be treated. Both Marines were participating in a mass casualty drill conducted Aug. 25 at West Field, here.

Lance Cpl. Christopher M. Garrett, combat lifesaver, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, applies pressure to an open leg wound, Aug. 25, during a mass casualty drill at West Field, here.

Lance Cpl. Bradley Large, avionics, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, sits and waits to be looked at by a corpsman during a mass casualty drill, Aug. 25, at West Field, here. ‘Red Lions’ hone lifesaving skills

Story and Photos by craft and quickly went into the medical aspects Lance Cpl. Edward C. deBree of our jobs,” explained Staff Sgt. William B. Combat Correspondent McCormick, section leader, Section Two, ARFF. “We were able to recognize the injured and the “Exercise. Exercise. Exercise.” dead. “Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! Red Lion 98 “Our main priority was to find the people and 99 in midair collision over West Field with who needed the most help.” 48 total souls! Losing control of A/C!” Marines and Sailors identified and treated 39 Those were the words that blasted over the Marines, all role players assigned to HMH-363 radio call received by the air traffic control and MAG-24. The hospital corpsmen and com- tower at Marine Corps Air Facility here, Aug. bat lifesavers treated ailments such as broken Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter Marines carry away a casualty during a mass casualty drill, Aug. 25, at 25. limbs, open wounds and head trauma. West Field, here. Those words all set the tone for Marines and “The combat lifesavers performed Sailors assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter admirably,” said Lombardo, a native of Guam. Squadron 363 who were participating in a mass “This training will prepare them well for any casualty/mishap drill at West Field. mishap that might occur.” The drill served to prepare HMH-363 The Marines and Sailors went through class- squadron members for their upcoming deploy- room training to learn how to treat patients – ment to Iraq where they will deploy in support which can be challenging enough, he added. of Operation Iraq Freedom and to teach them “To get out there and actually apply what how to save lives and their aircraft. you have learned is invaluable,” Lombardo “We had three goals that we wanted to continued. “They’ve proven that they can treat achieve during this drill,” said Navy Lt. Peter any major combat injury.” Lombardo, flight surgeon, HMH-363, Marine Combat lifesavers are trained to treat Aircraft Group 24. “We wanted the corpsmen wounded personnel in a combat situation until and combat lifesavers to practice combat casu- a hospital corpsman is available to tend to the alty care. We wanted the squadron to practice service member’s wounds. ready room mishaps, and we wanted the MAG “We need to expand combat lifesavers in the aid station to conduct a mass casualty drill – all unit,” said Lombardo. “It’s good training for of which we accomplished.” anybody to have. We need to train as many Aircraft Rescue Firefighters arrived on scene Marine combat lifesavers as we can.” to extinguish fires on the two aircraft and to help transport crash victims to a safe area Lance Cpl. Christopher M. Garrett, combat lifesaver, Marine Heavy Helicopter where they could be examined and treat the Squadron 363, applies pressure to a Marine with an open wound to stop the flow wounded. of blood, Aug. 25, during a mass casualty drill at West Field, here. “We extinguished the flames on the two air- A-4 • SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 HAWAII MARINE Sniper course begins week one of 10

Lance Cpl. Rick Nelson Combat Correspondent

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii — Marines who are going through the Marine Corps Scout Sniper Course started their first week of qualification to become a sniper with the land navigation portion of a 10-week training course Aug. 24 at the East Ranges at Schofield Barracks. “We start the students off with some classroom time, explaining the basics of land navigation, before we take them to the field,” explained Staff Sgt. Gerald K. Eggers, staff noncom- missioned officer-in-charge, Scout Sniper Course Hawaii, Regimental Schools, 3rd Marine Regiment here. “After the classes, we go to the field and give them a prac- tice navigation to prepare them for the next three.” According to Eggers, the stu- dents must pass one of the three land navigation courses before moving on in their training. During the practice land navi- gation portion, Marines are given coordinates and sent to find and plot three different coordinates. “When the students find the area, there is a orange box with a dog tag on it. The student has to get a rubbing of the number on the dog tag to prove he was Lance Cpl. Rick Nelson there,” said Eggers. “When they Staff Sgt. Michael R. Skinta, chief instructor, Scout Sniper Course Hawaii, Regimental Schools, 3rd Marine Regiment, here, gives some tips to Marines who are attend- ing the Marine Corps Scout Sniper Course before they depart for the timed Land Navigation Course, Aug. 24, on the East Range at Schofield Barracks. return, they have to show an instructor their markings to make sure they were at the right they will be given two more forward to it all,” said Fletcher a manship, stalking, mission plan- then go out to the KR3 ranges at area.” chances the next day,” said 35- Monticello, Fla. native. “I vol- ning, employment, communica- Schofield Barracks at shoot from After the students finish the year-old Eggers. “All students unteered to come here from my tion, call for fire, and close air 700 to 1,000 yards.” practice land navigation course, will participate in each land unit in Twentynine Palms support. The 22 students who are now they are then expected to com- navigation portion, but must because I’ve wanted to be a “I think these students are attending the Marine Corps plete a land navigation course only qualify on one of the Marine Corps Scout Sniper for going to have the toughest time Scout Sniper Course are assigned and are required to find six dif- searches.” awhile, because they’re the best. in the Known Distance Course with units from Twentynine ferent boxes in the daytime and According to Lance Cpl. Eric “The part that seems like it during their marksmanship Palms, Calif.; Camp Pendleton, at nighttime. D. Fletcher, a student assigned will be the most fun and that training,” said Eggers, a Santa Calif.; Marine Corps Base Out of the six boxes, the stu- to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine will be the best is stalking,” Cruz, Calif. native. Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay; and dent must find four and get the Regiment, Twentynine Palms, Fletcher added. It’s tough because, unlike the Schofield Barracks. dog tag rubbings to continue Calif., although this is just the In the next nine training three other schools on the main- The students are scheduled to with their training. beginning, he loves the training. weeks, the students going land, we don’t have a 1,000-yard graduate Oct. 31. After graduat- “If the student doesn’t find “It’s only week one, and we through the course will be range, so we have to shoot at ing they can call themselves their four areas on the first try, have a lot left. But I’m looking taught different skills in marks- Pualoa Ranges up to 600 yards, Marine Corps Scout Snipers. HAWAII MARINE SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 • A-5 makes charges easy to find for patients

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MEMORIAL, from A-1 treated several casualties, including one Marine explosives near a U.S. military outpost in Rawah “I remember him ... telling me, ‘You know, I no one from Company D was killed. All six of who was shot in the chest. Luckily, the Marine’s – Galvez told Garcia that he believed his ankle may be a driver, but I’m gonna be a gunner,’” the battalion’s deaths occurred during combat body armor stopped the enemy round from was broken, but when Garcia went to get help, said Bosse. “And it happened – he was a gun- operations in this region of western Al Anbar penetrating. Galvez freed himself from the rubble, ignored ner.” province. “Rounds would start going off and Chad his pain, and tried to help others injured from Following the ceremony, the 100-plus “It’s too soon since the last time we were would be in the front running and gunning,” the blast, according to Garcia. Marines, Sailors and soldiers in attendance filed remembering the loss of another group of said Cassen, who also spoke in remembrance of “He grabbed his weapon, hobbled around, he off to pay final respects to the fallen Marine’s Marines from the same company, from the Butterfield during the unit’s Aug. 10 memorial helped me dig the rest of the Marines out,” said and Sailor’s memories, represented in true mili- same platoon, which has borne so much of the service. “After everything had calmed down, we Garcia. “Even after help got there, Doc Kenyon tary fashion at the service – military helmets set share of our losses during this fight,” said Lt. would be like, ‘Hey Chad, you need to stay in had to force Corporal Galvez to get (medically) atop three rifles, stuck bayonet-first into a Col. Matthew L. Jones, the battalion’s com- the vehicle until someone gets hurt.’ But he evacuated on the vehicle.” wooden pedestal and adorned with each of the manding officer, during the service. would look you dead in the eyes and say, ‘And Moreover, Garcia said Galvez was a person of fallen’s dog tags draped around each of their “These men – Adam Galvez, Chad Kenyon, what? Let you have all the fun?’” strong character and turned down the opportu- rifle’s hand grip. Randy Newman – they lived for a lot more than Less than three weeks before his death, nity to return to the U.S. after he was injured. Cassen said of the deaths, we can’t look at just what was going on over here,” said Jones. Galvez was promoted to his current rank in Al “He decided to stay side-by-side with his pla- this as though we’ve lost two Marines and one During the ceremony, Marines from Asad, Iraq, a large, U.S. military airbase south- toon until this deployment was over,” said Navy corpsman, but as if we’ve gained three Company D’s 2nd Platoon took turns talking east of Rawah, where he was recuperating from Garcia. “This goes to show you what kind of guardian angels.” about their fallen comrades before a final roll previous combat injuries. person, and more importantly, what kind of “What’s important to remember, is that they call of the company’s men, and the playing of An LAV mechanic by trade, Galvez, who Marine he is.” weren’t just Marines and Sailors,” said Jones. Taps. joined the Marine Corps two years ago this “I think I speak for everybody: We love you; “They were your friends, your brothers.” Lance Cpl. Gary M. Cassen, a 19-year-old month, was transferred from the battalion’s we miss you; take care; God bless,” said Garcia. Third LAR Battalion, which is based out of from Cofax, Calif., remembered Kenyon as a Headquarters Company to Company D as a Corporal Benjamin T. Bosse, a 25-year-old Twentynine Palms, Calif., is part of Regimental person of principle, who did everything he replacement driver while the unit was in from Coopersville, Mich., and LAV gunner for Combat Team 7, and arrived in Iraq in March. could to the best of his ability. Fallujah. He was always willing to go the extra 2nd platoon, said Newman was from Oregon, RCT-7 is the U.S. military unit responsible for Kenyon, who joined the Navy in August mile to help others, according to Lance Cpl. and damn proud of it, but yet, he was even providing security and mentoring Iraqi Security 2004 and 3rd LAR Battalion in May 2005, was Alberto Garcia, a 22-year-old from Corpus prouder to be a Marine. Forces in western Anbar – an area more than someone who would put his life on the line for Christi, Texas, and scout for Company D’s 2nd “He wasn’t just any Marine, he was a brother 30,000 square miles in size, which stretches others, according to Cassen. In fact, he was glad Platoon to us. He joined our family,” said Bosse, who from the Jordanian and Syrian borders hun- to do it, Cassen added. “He was a real motivator when he came to was Newman’s roommate back in the U.S. “He dreds of miles east to Hit, a city about 70 miles “The Marine Corps and the Navy were lucky us,” said Garcia. “He was our driver and our will be remembered, not as a Marine, but as a northwest of Ramadi. to have a person of his caliber,” said Cassen. mechanic, but most of all he was a great friend.” brother.” This is the battalion’s third deployment in “Chad loved his Marines as much as he loved Garcia recalled when Galvez was injured, – a Newman was also a man with goals, said support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The battal- his Navy.” roof fell on him and several other Marines after Bosse, who always had dreams of “becoming ion will be replaced by another Marine unit While Company D was in Fallujah, Kenyon a suicide bomber detonated a truck laden with this, or becoming that.” later this year.

GATORS, from A-1 mission fluid and oil. The vibration hours. talk to your guys on the ‘trac’ and in “This job is very important,” road surface from repairs to craters was enough to shake loose dental “The patrols are pretty hard,” he your section, you know you are Mayville said. “That’s a main supply left from previous IEDs. Pieces of fillings and the heat wafted up from said. “It’s the length and the heat going to make it through the night.” route we’re on.” trash, canisters, even shrubs that did- the belly of the machines to the that get to you.” Mayville said he’s got a simple “That let’s us know we’re doing n’t seem to be there the day before point that the warm summer night “It’s more than being awake,” solution. It’s a cooler packed with ice our job when they can move freely,” are telltale signs that something is breezes were a welcome escape. Castellanos added. “You have to con- and water. Castellanos added. amiss. That’s when “Team Gator” “It wears a lot on the Marines,” stantly be on guard. You can’t get “It’s a big morale booster,” he Team Gator Marines nosed their gets ready to pounce. Mayville said. “I try to break the complacent.” said. “In the evening, it’s not so bad, vehicles back into Camp Fallujah “That’s one of the main things monotony of the road noise. I try Marines resorted to a few tried but you can count on it being 20 to after several hours and dozens of about patrolling,” said Cpl. Manuel not to take the same path. I change methods to keep aware when they’re 30 degrees hotter inside the ‘trac.’ loops up and down the highway. A. Castellanos, a 24-year-old crew- the routes.” on a Gator hunt. Darmody slipped We push a lot of water.” Back inside the safety of the camp, man from New York City. “You get Marines steered their hulking below his turret to light a cigarette The glow of headlights filled the they edged their hungry “hogs” to out there and mastermind your amtracs in long, flowing loops. They every so often, as much to keep him- horizon several hours into the the camp’s fuel farm, where Army whole area and patrol your whole traveled one side of the highway self awake as to pass the time. patrol. Marines edged their amtracs soldiers were refilling fuel bladders. area. That’s how you know when with their eyes glued to the roadside Occasionally, he smacked his hel- off the road to make room for the They were likely the part of the same something’s not right.” landscape under the dim headlights. met, jolting himself from the drowsi- passing convoy. Nearly 70 vehicles convoy they watched passed hours The patrol of amtracs hefted their The turned around and the metal ness that settled in. large, the convoy rolled by. They car- earlier. armored vehicles onto the highway tracks ground against the pavement, For Castellanos, it was the radio ried everything from complete “It makes you feel good knowing and for hours scanned every possible sometimes sending up tiny sparks as that kept him focused. It maintained Humvees loaded on flatbed trailers they’re replenishing everything from spot to hide a roadside bomb. The they headed back in the opposite his awareness. The voice he heard in to fuel trucks and supplies. fuel to food for the chow hall,” pace was painstakingly slow, as they direction. his ear was a reassurance he’s not on The fact the convoy rolled Mayville said. “We kept that road rumbled their way down the asphalt. Patrols like this seem to last forev- this hunt alone. through, unhindered and unscathed, open for them so they could bring Choking acrid diesel smoke mixed er. Darmody said he’s been on “We do a lot of talking over the was proof to Team Gator they made the stuff here that keeps Marines with the syrupy sweet odor of trans- patrols such as this that lasted 12 radios,” he said. “Knowing you can a difference. happy.” Hawaii MMARINEARINE IFESTYLES AWAIILARINE ECTIONIFESTYLESEPTEMBER H LM B S S 1, 2006 A walk in the woods Story and Photos by Cpl. Megan L. Stiner Combat Correspondant

When imagining a hiking trip, some people picture winding paths where walking sticks, bug spray and back- packs are a necessity. In Hawaii, the list of much- needed items goes way beyond the norm, due to the Flowers play an integral role in diverse terrain, climate, and the ecosystem. other unknown natural encounters one might come across on the many trails located on Oahu. With more than 80 major hiking trails scattered across the island, most people only have to travel a short distance to find themselves on an outdoor adventure. Hawaii trails offer a vari- ety of interesting and uncommon natural marvels such as waterfalls, rainforests, wild pigs and scenic views. Mountain ranges, secluded beaches, rainbows and pictur- esque overviews welcome hikers on many of the better-known and more popular trails such as Manoa Falls and Diamond Head. Due to the diversity of the paths one might take, many Web sites offer specific insights into particular items that should be included when packing for the hike or trip. Some frequently mentioned items include water, a first-aid kit, a map of the trail, local emergency numbers, a cellular phone, and shoes designed for walking on slippery rocks, roots and gravel. Although camping is permitted on many of the trails, a permit is more than likely required. Check Web sites before making the trip. Some permits can be downloaded. Before venturing out for a day on the paths, it is usually a good idea to check the local weather and even the trail condi- tion to make sure there are no unusual warnings or storms expected in the area. Some of the more popular trails close to Kaneohe Bay include Maunawili Falls, Olomana, Keolu Hills, Old Pali Road, and Makapuu Lighthouse. The trails start in areas ranging from Waimanalo to Kailua, and cover terrain ascending or coming close to the Southern Koolau Mountains on the Windward side of Oahu. Many of those trails showcase waterfalls or swimming holes near the peak or turnaround of the hike. When there has been an abundance of rain, the falls may be better to visit, but the trails may be much more difficult to maneuver. When choos- ing a trail, it is important to look up the skill and difficulty level. Because most of the hiking areas are located in mountainous area, hikers may come across points on a path where it is nec- essary to use a rope, which is usually already in place, in order to continue on the trail. It may also be a good idea to bring gloves in a for trails that require the use of ropes or have steep ridges. Other extras for the “bring along” category might include a camera to document the trip; a snack or lunch, depending on the length of the trail; and any medications for allergies, in case of accidental contact with plants or animals that cause allergic reactions. Another consideration is deciding what to wear or bring along. Some trails come near, or are found within legal hunt- ing areas. It is always a good idea to wear brightly colored clothing when going out into the outdoors during hunting sea- sons. Although there may be more animals and interesting vegeta- Roots decorate the path along a portion of Manana Trail near Pearl City. The hiking trail splits off in two different directions after about a tion off the beaten path, individuals should never travel very mile. One path leads to the summit and the other leads to a basin where a waterfall flows during the rainy season. far, if at all, off the path. Along with hunters, there are also other considerations that make that warning important. One consideration is that Hawaii is home to a variety of plants and animals, but not all of them are as plentiful as they should be. When individuals travel off the path, it puts those species in danger of getting trampled on or injured. Most outdoorsmen understand the importance of leaving the wilderness “as you found it,” but that is especially impera- tive when encountering wild animals. Kalua Pig or Pua’a are frequently seen in the forests. And although the young might look cute, they, just like any other untamed creature, deserve to be left alone in their natural habitat. Although it may seem as though there are many restrictions, warnings and rules to follow when on a hike, the scenic views, exercise and all-out experience are well worth the precautions.

Although the guavas found along the Manana Trail are much small- er than those found in stores. They still contain the sweet fruit inside.

Cherry guava’s can be seen in bunches lining the path along the The Akulikuli is one of many flowers ranging in both size and color The waterfall area at the end of the Manana Trail hike only flows Manana Trail. They also provide a sweet scent for hikers to enjoy. are also seen in abundance while hiking along the Manana Trail. when there has been an abundance of rainfall. B-2 • SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 HAWAII MARINE MCCS Briefs www.mccshawaii.com Chaplain’s Corner Kahuna’s Sports Bar & Grill 254-7660/7661 This is a drill! This is a drill! Navy Lt. Richard M. House, Chaplain Alternative Rock Band Rizzen is tonight’s live entertainment starting at 10 We are going to the field today, so I had to go minutes later, we heard over the 1MC (the ship’s p.m. get my gas mask. I got my deuce gear some time announcement system): “This is not a drill! This back. Oh that’s right we don’t call it deuce gear is not a drill! General Quarters! General Holiday hours will be observed for Labor anymore. Anyway, I remember when this new Quarters!” Day. Kahuna’s Recreation Center will open at stuff came out some years back, and I thought it What? Not a drill? What did that mean? It 8 a.m., no lunch will be served, and the Bar and Grill will open at 6 p.m. interesting that one needed a video to connect meant that the fire was burning out of control. everything. I couldn’t put it together then either. We later learned that the fire was in close proxim- Hot Country Wednesday features Dita That’s why I have a brilliant corporal! ity to ship’s ammo and medical supply storage. Holifield and Red Handed. So, I’m getting my gas mask and have to put it What did that mean? Well, fire, plus ammuni- on to see if it fits. The person asks me to put my tion, plus medical supplies equals a potential dis- Kahuna’s Recreation Center and Lava hand on something to plug air from coming in, aster. Sometime into the GQ, the Chief told six of Java is now serving fresh sausage, ham and egg and I manage that OK. I think it’s called a filter; it’s us to gear up and get ready to head forward to bagel sandwiches from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. daily. some canister looking thing. Then she says to take assist the firefighting teams. So we geared up, and the little tube thing that you are supposed to suck off we went. We relieved one team and did our Staff NCO Club on to get water from your canteen, and put it into part to put that fire out. 254-5481 my mouth. This is where we run into trouble. We were successful because of the fact that our These things have never worked for me. I guess very lives depended upon our quick response to The Staff NCO Club will be closed my head is shaped wrong or something, but I can the situation at hand. But I ponder that our suc- Monday in observance of the Labor Day hol- never seem to reach the stupid thing. I know I’m cess could have been attributed to the fact that we iday. going to die for lack of a long enough water tube. had drilled endlessly. We thought that we had So I’m pushing on the front of the gas mask, drilled so much that we could do it in our sleep. What spiritual, faith-filled devices do I use to Registration is underway for the trying to get the little tube thing to reach my It was so monotonous that it was second nature assist me as I encounter things that may be per- Senior Noncommissioned Officer Swing mouth. With great effort, I am finally able to get to us. We could have done it with our eyes closed. ilous to my journey of faith? In Christian scrip- into September Golf Tournement to be held Sept. 20 at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $43 for the end of the tube between my teeth. And that’s But the endless, monotonous training saved our ture, Paul writes to the Church at Ephesus and Staff NCO club members and $55 for all oth- all. And since I have to drink extra gallons of lives. speaks of being armed for such a spiritual battle. ers. water every day, I don’t know how I’m going to Whether it’s a gas mask, your NBC (chemical He encourages them to put on the whole armor Call 254-2107 for an entry form and infor- survive this. warfare) gear, or an OBA (oxygen breathing appa- of God. I seem to recall words that speak of wear- mation. I got to thinking about all of the safety and life- ratus); these things and their applied training, can ing a breastplate of righteousness, the shield of saving training that I have received over the years. save your life – but only if you go through the faith, helmet of salvation, and so on. It’s the sixth The National Football League regular When I was a Seaman (an enlisted E-3), I was proper training and are able to apply the training chapter – if you are interested. season begins Thursday. Enjoy the game on assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal, and if when called upon. We all know how to prepare for battle. Many the Rocker Room’s plasma screen television. you have ever been to sea . . . Yeah. It’s that video But since I’m in the business of saving souls, I of you have been in combat, and you could prob- (a horrific flight deck fire). And, no, I wasn’t there feel compelled to ask the question: “What have ably recount how your training assisted you as The Pub Night at the Pub with No for the fire, but if you have been to sea, you know you done lately to work on protecting your soul?” you faced the enemy. So our $64,000 question Name events begin at 6 and end at 9 p.m. tonight and every Friday, Wednesday and that they do drills, upon drills, upon drills. My I know that the response to this question is as var- this week is to ask ourselves how we prepare to Thursday. general quarters station was a damage control sta- ied as are the 12 people who read this thing, but I face that daily battle of right vs. wrong, between tion. Every GQ drill was the same. We trained and ponder that it’s worth asking. I know that when good vs. evil, good vs. bad, and choosing the Fairways to Go is offered seven days a we trained. We put the gear on; we took the gear all is said and done, it’s between you and God, but needs of others over our own. How do you guard week from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. off. It was endless. It was monotonous. And we I’m here to encourage you on your path. I’m not against the slings and arrows that come your Call 254-5592 to place an order. thought it was stupid to do it over and over and one of those people who live in mortal fear of way? over again. where I will spend eternity. Unless I go off the While I know I have to work on all of these The Officers’ Club Well, one day there was a fire aboard ship. But deep end, I ponder that is pretty much set. It’s things and more, and since a trip abroad may be 254-7650 then again, there was a fire every day, and that’s what I do in the meantime that will make the dif- in my future, I had better get started on the water why our ship’s nickname was the ‘Forrest Fire.’ ference. Perhaps the question is better put: “How tube in this gas mask! Today’s Pasta Lunch Buffet is offered But you never paid any attention to the fires, have you armed yourself to fend off those things See you around the neighborhood! from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. because they happened every day. But about 30 that assail you on your faith journey?” Peace!

The Officers’ Club will be closed Monday in observance of the Labor Day holi- day. Commemoration of 61st Anniversary Mongolian Barbecue is offered Wednesday and Friday at 5:30 p.m. in the Lanai Ballroom. Present your card for member of WWII to be held aboard Missouri discount. Reservations are recommended.

The Family Pasta Night is Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. The buffet is similar to the PACOM Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. Daniel P. Leaf to speak Pasta Lunch Buffet and includes a chocolate fountain. USS Missouri Memorial Hawaii. war to a close. The ceremony will lowing the greeting. Ongoing Association “Every year, it becomes more also feature additional guest speak- USS Missouri Memorial News Release important to honor our veterans so ers including Vice Adm. Kihune, as Association is a private Hawaii- Mega Video is offering game rentals for PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — that their legacy is passed on to well as patriotic music, color guard based, non-profit organization des- Xbox 360, Xbox, PSP, PSP2, and Game Cube. The USS Missouri Memorial future generations,” said retired and a traditional military salute to ignated by the U.S. Navy as caretak- Association will salute all U.S. veter- Vice Adm. Robert K.U. Kihune, honor those veterans who paid the er of the battleship Missouri. The Tiki Island fun park includes two 18-hole ans at a ceremony commemorating chairman of the association, which ultimate sacrifice. association operates the Battleship miniature golf courses, bumper boats, batting the 61st anniversary of the end of operates the memorial. “The event For those wishing to attend but Missouri Memorial. cages, and a concession stand. World War II this Labor Day week- will also emphasize the importance do not have Department of President George Herbert Walker All Hands end. of remembering the heroism and Defense vehicle access to Ford Bush is the memorial’s honorary Titled “A Legacy of Honor,” the sacrifices of all our veterans whose Island, free trolley service to the chairman of the board. The memo- A Family Picnic and Band Concert is annual ceremony will be held legacy is continued by the coura- Battleship Missouri Memorial will rial is supported by admissions, being held today at the Child Development Saturday from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. at geous men and women of today’s be available between 7:45 and 8:45 retail and concession sales, dona- Center at 5 p.m. Bring a picnic dinner and the Battleship Missouri Memorial Armed Forces.” a.m. at the Missouri’s trolley board- tions, grants, and the work of vol- enjoy the sounds of the Marine Forces Pacific on the ship’s fantail. It will be free The program will coincide with ing station near USS Bowfin unteers. It is not supported by gov- Band. and open to the public. The the time of day that representatives Submarine Museum and Park. The ernment funding. The association Gates open at 5 p.m., band plays at 5:30 keynote speaker will be Lt. Gen. from 10 nations signed the formal trolley will also provide return was formed in 1994 and includes a p.m. Call 257-2356 for more information. Daniel P. Leaf, Deputy Instrument of Surrender 61 years transportation. cross section of leaders from Commander, U.S. Pacific ago prior aboard USS Missouri, For more information, call 423- Hawaii’s business, civic, political, Stop in at Mega Video and fill out an Command, Camp H.M. Smith, bringing history’s most devastating 2263 and press 7 immediately fol- and retired military communities. entry form for an opportunity to win an all- expenses paid trip for two persons to Maui. Includes airfare, car and hotel. One entry per person per visit. America Supports You Freedom Walk Contest ends Sept. 23. Call 254-7560 for more information. America Supports You You Freedom Walks to create an appropriate experience for communi- Press Release ties to strengthen one another and show support to those personally In honor of Armed Forces Voters Every year since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the affected by 9-11. Week, MCCS is encouraging all eligible vot- ers to register and vote in this year’s Primary Department of Defense has organized a commemoration for our vic- The Freedom Walks will be developed and organized by local leaders and General Elections from Sunday through tims, survivors and their families, and has recognized our military men and volunteers and funded by local businesses and organizations. Saturday. Armed Forces Voters Week is the last and women who serve this nation. The walk will not be a platform to discuss the policy of the war but safe week to submit a Federal Post Card Last year on Sept. 11, DoD organized the first America Supports You will be a platform to reflect on the sacrifices of 9-11, renew our com- Application, SF-76, request for registration Freedom Walk that began at and culminated on the mitment to freedom, and express our appreciation for the men and and an absentee ballot which meets most National Mall. women who volunteer to serve in the military. state deadlines. Look for voter registration More than 15,000 people, including family members of the 9-11 vic- America Supports You is an ongoing nationwide program launched materials at various MCCS facilities. tims, members of Congress, administration officials, federal workers, by DoD to recognize citizens’ support for our military men and women Call 254-7679 for more information. corporate employees, civic organizations, and citizens from around the and to communicate that support to members of our armed forces and country walked to pay tribute to those who lost their lives that day and their families at home and abroad. Story Time Begins at the Base to thank our veterans, past and present, for protecting our freedom. Since its launch in November 2004, the program has welcomed more Library, Thursday, in Building 219. Spend an hour listening to stories and making crafts. This year, DoD will once again host the America Supports You than 225 grassroots organizations and more than 25 corporate team Call 254-7624 for more information. Freedom Walk in Washington, DC, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. members. To plan a Freedom Walk or learn how to become involved, Cities all across America are organizing their own America Supports visit our Web site at www.AmericaSupportsYou.mil/freedomwalk.

MMOVIEOVIE TTIMEIME Prices: Friday and Saturday 7:15 p.m. shows are $3 for adults; $1.50 for children. Sunday matinee (2 You, Me and Dupree (PG-13) Today at 7:15 p.m. p.m.) shows are $2 for adults, $1 for children. Evening showings on Sunday and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. and Click (PG-13) Today at 9:45 p.m. late shows Friday and Saturday at 9:45 p.m. are $2 for adults and $1.50 for children. For ticket pricing, the Base Theater Box Office defines adults as patrons ages 12 and older, and children as Pirates of the Caribbean 2 (PG-13) Saturday at 7:15 p.m. patrons ages 6 to 11. Children ages 5 and younger are free of charge. Parents must purchase tickets for R-rated The Devil Wears Prada (PG-13) Saturday at 9:45 p.m. movies in person at the box office for children 16 years old and younger. Please present your ID card when pur- Pirates of the Caribbean 2 (PG-13) Sunday at 2:00 p.m. chasing your tickets. You, Me and Dupree (PG-13) Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Sneak Preview Policy: One hour and 45 minutes prior to the movie, tickets will be issued to first priority patrons waiting in line, then second and third priority patrons. You, Me and Dupree (PG-13) Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. In an effort to prevent piracy, the following security measures will be enforced on base for sneak preview screen- Monster House (PG) Friday at 7:15 p.m. ings: bag checks, confiscation of cameras or cell phones with picture taking capability (items will be returned after Clerks II (R) Friday at 9:45 p.m. screening), magnetometer wanding, audience scanning with night vision goggles during screening. The Base Theater and film companies thank you in advance for your cooperation and hope you will enjoy the show. For recorded information, call the Base Theater at 254-7642. HAWAII MARINE SEPTBMER 1, 2006 • B-3 Squadron’s Key Volunteer Program model for 1st Marine Aircraft Wing

Lance Cpl. Edward C. deBree met with all the other representatives within It wasn’t just the brochure that caught the gram helps smooth out the issue with the Combat Correspondent the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and gave a pres- eye of the other representatives; it was also Marine or Sailor, which in return helps the entation on how we run the program.” the fact that MAG-24 is the only MAG send- unit become more successful.” Families are one of the most important Representatives from other units were so ing members of their unit, who are deployed The next scheduled event that the MALS- things in a service member’s life and with impressed with Barnes’ presentation that they to Operation Iraqi Freedom, care packages. 24 Key Volunteer Program will host for its Operation Iraqi Freedom, seeing a loved one asked her for some of her brochures and a “We recently sent out a Father’s Day pack- Marines, Sailors and families will be a deploy- sent on deployment can be hard on spouses copy of her presentation to take back to their age to our deployed Marines,” said the ment brief, which Barnes said she hopes will and children. own units and apply MALS-24’s KV Program Manila, Philippines native. “We made bags help spouses understand the program better. The Key Volunteer Program offers families ideas to their programs. and sent them out full of goodies just in time “I encourage the spouses, Marines and comfort for both the deployed service mem- One thing that the other units found for Father’s Day. We wanted them to know Sailors to try to get involved with the pro- ber and their family. And Marine Aviation impressive was that MALS-24’s brochures are that we are still thinking of them.” gram,” she said. “They don’t have to be in the Logistics Squadron 24’s program has served its mailed out to families to provide insight on Barnes also said that their Key Volunteers Corps part of the program. They could just be squadron members and their families well – what the program offers to families and serv- hold events and send out care packages to auxiliary, which works around their time. so well that it was recently named the model ice members. families back home. There are two commit- They help out whenever they have the time to Key Volunteer Program for 1st Marine Aircraft “We went to each individual office and tees that continuously hand out packages to help. Wing, July 25, by Maj. Gen. George J. handed out our brochures to the Marines and families new to MALS-24 and to expecting “I hope that Marines and Sailors don’t just Trautman, III, commanding general. Sailors,” said Barnes. “There’s a misconcep- parents. The Key Volunteer’s deployment write off the Key Volunteer Program as some- “I went to Okinawa, along with a Marine tion that the program is nothing more than a committee is in charge of holding events for thing they feel isn’t worth the time – because Aircraft Group 24 representative, to represent gossip club, so we wanted to actually show families of a Marines and Sailors who are with the right people involved, the program is all of Marine Aircraft Group 24 here in them what we do. It seemed to work, because about to deploy or are returning from a a huge asset to the readiness of the Marine Hawaii,” said 1st Lt. Juliet Barnes, assistant shortly after we handed them out, we started deployment. Corps.” operations officer, training officer-in-charge, to get calls from people saying that they “I think that it’s a great tool to help with For more information on the Key and family readiness officer, MALS-24. “We wanted to sign up to help the program.” family issues,” said the 26-year-old. “The pro- Volunteer Program call 257-2410. Labor Day celebrated to give thanks to working class Lance Cpl. Rick Nelson records indicate that Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of That same year, four more states, Colorado, Massachusetts, Combat Correspondent the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, and a cofounder New Jersey and New York created a Labor Day holiday by leg- of the American Federation of Labor, was the first person to islative enactment. Connecticut, Nebraska and Pennsylvania “Labor Day differs in every essential way from the other suggest the idea of dedicating a day to honor those “who followed the suit by the end of the decade. By 1894, 23 other holidays of the year in any country,” said Samuel Gompers, from rude nature have delved and carved all grandeur we states adopted the holiday to honor their workers. founder and president of the American Federation of Labor. behold.” On June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act making the first “All other holidays are in more or less degree connected with New York City was the first to celebrate the Labor Day hol- Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the conflicts and battles of man’s prowess over man, of glories iday, setting the occasion on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1882, in agree- District of Columbia and its territories. achieved by one nation over another. Labor Day is devoted to ment with the plans of the Central Labor Union. Labor Day is now observed in many different ways. Street no man, living or dead and no sect, race or nation.” The Central Labor Union celebrated the holiday the fol- parades exhibited to the public became a pattern of celebra- The first Monday of every September was set aside to rec- lowing year on Sept. 5. tion of this holiday. ognize the labor movement and the American workers who From that day on, the nation continued to give increasing Labor Day has undergone many changes since it was first strive to better the economy in the country. This day was cre- recognition to America’s workers and increasingly emphasis celebrated in New York City in 1882. Even with all the ated to give something back to the hard workers who con- was set on Labor Day. The first governmental recognition for changes that have been made, the holiday still has the same tribute to society on a day-to-day basis and are rarely recog- the holiday was passed in 1885 and the first state bill was meaning to people today as it did then, which is to give nized. introduced into the New York legislature. Oregon was the thanks and pay tribute to the creators of nation’s strength, Though the creator of this holiday is unknown, some first to actually pass the law on Feb. 21, 1887. freedom, and leadership – the American worker. Marine Corps Community Services leader receives top honors

News Release and Patrick M. Highers, first time this year, recog- what it is today. Headquarters USMC Single Marine Program nizes the efforts of those Coordinator, Marine Corps who are instrumental in Roy C. Olson Memorial MCB QUANTICO — Air Station New River, NC, establishing and developing Award Three Marine Corps is the Marine Corps recipi- active chapters as well as The Roy C. Olson Community Services execu- ent of the Irving Rubenstein those who are responsible Memorial Award, presented tives, selected by their peers Memorial Award for membership recruit- to John Van S. Nishida, for- for their outstanding The IMCEA Awards ment. Richard N. Milano mally recognizes senior achievement and exception- Program is designed to rec- organized the Oki-Doki managers who make out- al contributions to the mili- ognize outstanding achieve- Chapter of Okinawa and standing contributions to tary MWR profession, for ment and exceptional con- has helped it grow to its military MWR as evidenced recognition at the tributions to the military current state of 176 mem- by demonstrated leader- International Military MWR profession. Each year bers including Army, ship, professionalism, dedi- Community Executives the IMCEA honors MWR Marine Corps, Navy, and Air cation, innovative skill, and Association Annual Awards professionals who have dis- Force representatives. The caring. Nishida has Program. tinguished themselves initial goal was to offer a improved the quality of life Richard N. Milano, among their peers through professional organization to for the Marines, Sailors, and Deputy Assistant Chief of leadership and excellence in all those involved with families at Marine Corps Staff, Operations, Marine the conduct of military MWR on the island. This Base Hawaii through his Corps Community Services, MWR operations. Each year, goal has grown to an effort motto of: “Build it and they Marine Corps Base Camp nominations are solicited to challenge the members will come.” He has Butler, Okinawa was select- from IMCEA members and to reach new professional enhanced and expanded the ed to be the inaugural recip- selection of award recipi- heights with more than 25 MWR offerings on the ient of the IMCEA and Paul ents are made by the IMCEA members being awarded the island with self-storage Reece Founders Award; John Executive Committee. Certified Military lockers, golf course Van S. Nishida, Director, Community Executive des- improvements, a new Food Courtesy Photo Business Operations Food IMCEA and Paul Reece ignation within the past Court at Camp Smith, reno- John Van S. Nishida, director, Business Operations Food and and Hospitality, Marine Founders Award two years. His vision, drive, vated Beach Cabanas, and a Hospitality, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, received the Roy C. Olson Corps Base Hawaii, was The IMCEA and Paul and enthusiasm as the new Fun Center that will Memorial Award Aug. 16. selected to receive the Roy Reece Founders Award, chapter’s founder have include batting cages, C. Olson Memorial Award; which was given for the made the Oki-Doki Chapter bumper boats, and minia- ture golf. At the same time Coordinator in May 2005, the existing Clubs and Highers has remade the Temporary Lodging Facility image of the Single Marine have been renovated and Program at Marine Corps Aloha Fair coming to K-Bay updated to provide the lat- Air Station New River. He est in Island experience for has garnered an unprece- their guests. Nishida con- dented amount of buy-in tinues to seek out creative from command, communi- talent and more important- ty, and single service per- ly, innovative ideas to meet sonnel that resulted in evolving customer trends. record participation and He is leading, changing and sponsorship for the pro- growing the business in gram. In addition to his ways that will provide over- work with SMP, Highers whelming support for the serves as the primary liaison military community at for the command for family Marine Corps Base Hawaii. members of deployed per- sonnel. In this role he has Irving Rubenstein organized and coordinated Memorial Award more than 50 family days The Marine Corps recipi- and 27 homecoming events ent for the Irving as well as the delivery of Rubenstein Memorial Award 100-plus care packages to is Patrick M. Highers. This Marine Corps Air Station award recognizes one MWR New River military person- professional from each of nel who are serving in Iraq the five branches of the and the Horn of Africa. Armed Forces who has been The awards were present- in an MWR management ed during the annual position for less than two IMCEA Awards banquet years, displays exceptional Aug. 16. The banquet was management and leadership part of the skills, and possesses great IMCEA/American Logistical potential for continued suc- Association Conference and Courtesy Photo cess in military MWR. Since Expo, which was held in Kahuna’s will again host a Commanding General’s Community Aloha Fair and Information Forum this year on Sept. 12 from 5 to 7 assuming his position as Louisville, Ky., from Aug. 14 p.m. in its ballroom. As is the case each year, the Aloha Fair is open to the entire base community. Single Marine Program to 17. B-4 • SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 HAWAII MARINE Hospital corpsman living her dream

Lance Cpl. Rick Nelson pushing me to enlist in the ground up and make something Combat Correspondent Navy and were really happy positive out of something so when they found out,” said the negative.” The Navy offers its Sailors a Newman, Calif. native. “They Anderson’s job is as leading number of jobs, jobs that are were really supportive of my petty officer for 3rd Dental’s also offered in the civilian com- decision, because they knew it Central Sterilizing Room. munity; however, the Navy pro- was a very positive thing for me “I have to make sure all of vides its Sailors with the appro- to do with my life.” the instruments that are used in priate schooling needed for According to the sea-service the clinic are sterile before use,” them to their job. veteran, her grandfather, who the dental technician added. “In high school, I wanted to served as a Navy aviation ordi- “My job is pretty critical, go to college and become a den- nanceman during World War II, because those tools go in peo- tal technician, but my parents said it made him very proud ples mouths, so they have to be didn’t want to pay the money when his granddaughter joined sterilized the correct way. It’s a for me to go to college, because the Navy. very demanding job, but I love they were afraid I would just Since enlisting, the 31-year- it and work with great people.” drop out,” admitted Petty old has been stationed in Long The people who work at 3rd Officer 2nd Class Mandi M. Beach, Calif., Okinawa, Japan; Dental Battalion are a very Anderson, a hospital corpsman Balboa Hospital; ; tight-knit group, who have who is assigned as a dental tech- Camp Pendleton, Calif.; Pearl great leaders, she added. nician for 3rd Dental Battalion, Harbor, Hawaii; and here at “The person I look up to is here. “So I spoke with the Kaneohe Bay. Senior Chief (Petty Officer) recruiter and signed up for the “The highlight of my career Esmerelda,” said Anderson. Navy to be a dental technician. in the Navy so far was when I “He’s the best enlisted leader It seemed like a good idea, was stationed in Pendleton I’ve ever worked for. He really because I was getting to do the working with the recruits,” takes care of his people. job I wanted to and go to school Anderson said. “Our dental “He’s really just a well-round- for the job at the same time.” clinic caught on fire and burned ed person who makes everyone Seven days after Anderson down, and myself and two den- here laugh, every day, and I signed up for the Navy, May 23, tal officers were moved into strive to be as good of a leader as Lance Cpl. Rick Nelson 2005, she was sent to Recruit trailers to keep everything run- he is.” Petty Officer 2nd Class Mandi M. Anderson, a Navy hospital corpsman who works as a dental techni- cian for 3rd Dental Battalion here, sorts through packaged equipment. Anderson is the leading petty offi- ning. Within one month, we Anderson is currently work- Training Center, Orlando, Fla., cer for 3rd Dental’s Central Sterilizing Room. and then to the Naval School of had the trailers up and running. ing toward finishing qualifica- Health Science in San Diego. It was such a great feeling to tion standards that will qualify Enlisted Warfare Insignia, a that is degree in. She said she hopes to “My parents were actually build everything from the her for the qualification insignia of the earned by Navy enlisted mem- always be stationed on a Marine bers assigned to the Fleet Corps Base or with a Marine Marine Forces of the U.S. Corps unit. Marine Corps. After comple- “The amount of respect that OONN THETHE MMENUENU AT ANDERSON HALL tion, she is eligible for the desig- junior Marines show to their nation as Enlisted FMF Warfare leaders is just very different Friday Garlic bread Lime/rasberry gelatin Mashed potatoes Specialist and wear the FMF than anyone else,” she said. Lunch Cherry pie Baked macaroni and cheese warfare insignia. “They seem very loyal and ded- Pepper steak Ginger molasses cookies Tuesday Southern style green beans Anderson said she has taken icated to what they do, and that Southern fried catfish Spice cake w/butter cream Dinner Fried okra time off from college, where she impresses me.” Rice pilaf frosting Baked tuna & noodles Brown gravy is working toward earning a Anderson said that she Potatoes au gratin Vanilla/chocolate cream pudding Sweet & sour pork Desserts same as lunch Bachelor’s of Science Degree, to noticed that some of the Glazed carrots Strawberry/lemon gelatin Pork fried rice study harder for the certifica- younger Sailors seem to have a Simmered black-eyed peas Steamed rice Thursday tion. bad impression of the Navy Cream gravy Sunday Simmered broccoli Lunch “It’s really tough to get the because they aren’t getting Lemon chiffon pie Dinner Simmered pinto beans Turkey a la king pin. We have to know all of the what they want or expected Chocolate chip cookies Barbeque beef cubes Turkey gravy Beef stroganoff Marine Corps knowledge, like from the Navy. Marble cake w/chocolate frosting Baked turkey and noodles Chow mein noodles Mashed potatoes dates and history, but is well “They need to put fourth the Vanilla/chocolate cream pudding Steamed rice Blueberry pie Boiled egg noodles worth it,” Anderson said. “I love effort to shine and get what Lime/rasberry gelatin Creole green beans Oatmeal cookies Peas and carrots working with Marines and hope they want out of the Navy,” she Specialty bar: Deli Simmered cabbage Strawberry shortcake Simmered mixed vegetables I always get the chance to work said of these young Sailors. “If Chicken gravy Vanilla/chocolate cream pudding Turkey gravy with them.” you strive to be a good Sailor or Dinner Sweet potato pie Cherry/strawberry parfait Peach pie She said she plans to contin- leader and stand out from your Roast turkey Chocolate chip cookies Cheesecake w/blueberry topping ue her career in the Navy peers, then everything will work Beef pot pie Yellow cake w/chocolate chip frosting Wednesday Chewy nut bars because the benefits are great out well. They just need to Mashed potatoes Vanilla/chocolate cream pudding Lunch White cake w/mocha cream and she gets to work in the job remember that nothing is given Buttered egg noodles Cherry/orange gelatin Five spice chicken frosting field that she’s pursuing a – it has to be earned.” Calico corn Beef yakisoba Vanilla/chocolate cream pudding Simmered broccoli Monday Pork fried rice Orange/strawberry gelatin Savory bread dressing Dinner Vegetable stir fry Specialty bar: Southern meal MMARINEARINE MMAKEPONOAKEPONO Turkey gravy Meat loaf Corn O’brien Cranberry sauce Pork ham roast Banana cream pie Dinner HAWAIIAN FOR “MARINE BARGAINS” Desserts: Same as lunch Tossed green rice Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies Braised liver w/onions Mashed potatoes Carrot cake w/cream cheese Honey ginger chicken Autos Saturday Peas and mushrooms frosting Chili macaroni Ads are accepted from active Dinner French fried cauliflower Vanilla/chocolate cream pudding Grilled cheese sandwich 2000 Grand Prix, 82K duty and retired military person- Baked lasagna Brown gravy Lime/rasberry gelatin Rice pilaf miles, great condition, $9,000 nel, their family members and Chicken parmesan Boston cream pie Specialty bar: Hot dog & sausage Boiled egg noodles or best offer. Call 271-3487. MCB Hawaii civil service Spaghetti noodles Peanut butter cookies Lyonnaise carrots employees. Marinara sauce Peanut butter cake w/peanut Dinner Club spinach Yard Sale For more information on how Italian mixed vegetables butter cream frosting Steak smothered w/onions Chicken gravy to place an ad, contact the Simmered peas and carrots Vanilla/chocolate cream pudding Southern fried catfish Desserts same as lunch Saturday, 7 a.m. to noon, Hawaii Marine office at 257- 1867A. Marmande. 8837. HAWAII MARINE SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 • B-5 Crew chief named Marine of the Quarter

Lance Cpl. Edward C. deBree ings with the pilots and then performs the that he had enlisted into the Marine Corps to Combat Correspondent pre-flight checks on the squadron helicopter his family, his mother was concerned about with the crew, prior to it taking off. When the him going to Iraq, but his father was proud “From the time I wake up in the morning helicopter returns from its mission, Garrett that he raised a son who is doing something to the time I go to sleep, I do everything that inspects the aircraft once again. as honorable as serving in the Corps. is ask of me to do,” said Lance Cpl. Though each of his jobs are different, Though he grew up in a “liberal” neighbor- Christopher M. Garrett, crew chief and Garrett said he loves to do both and puts no hood, the neighbors expressed great concern mechanic, Marine Heavy Helicopter preference one or the other. for him joining the military. Garrett said he Squadron 363, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st The Belmont, Calif., native said that he would not want to be anywhere else but the Marine Aircraft Wing, here. enjoys doing maintenance on the aircraft Corps – even though his squadron is prepar- Garrett was recently nominated to repre- because of the feeling of knowing he helped ing to deploy in support of Operation Iraqi sent his squadron as Marine of the Quarter make it possible for the aircraft complete its Freedom. and was given a meritorious corporal’s board missions. He said he also likes going up in the “Ever since I stepped foot inside that squad by MAG-24 for his hard work and dedication helicopter, because he has always enjoyed fly- bay at (Marine Corps Recruit Depot) San to his squadron. ing. Flights around Hawaii offer him a beauti- Diego, I’ve had that sense of family,” he said. “He’s always motivated,” said Staff Sgt. ful view, he said. “I have been training for war for three years Jonathan Flick, staff noncommissioned offi- “I do admit this, though. It is weird to be now, and I know we have each other’s backs. cer-in-charge, maintenance, HMH-363. “He on the ground and watch this mammoth There is not a doubt in my mind that we will always jumps on jobs before anybody else. thing (the squadron’s helicopters) that you all come home safe.” He’s one of the hardest working Marines that helped maintain, take off and not be on it,” Garrett said that he is unsure whether he I have. He’s great at his general training like said Garrett. will reenlist at this point. He said that he the PT (physical training) test and MCIs When the 21-year-old enlisted in July wants to go to college and major in civil engi- (Marine Corps Institute courses). He’s just an 2003, he said it was because he didn’t want to neering, because he has always been interest- outstanding Marine who is deserving of follow the path others who graduated from ed in architecture. He said he is able to sit and recognition.” high school with were taking. He said he was admire structures and how they are built and Garrett said that both of the jobs he is determined to prove to himself that he was plans on working with his parents who both assigned keep him motivated to perform both able to go through the most difficult boot work construction, when he gets out. For to the best of his ability. camp that the military has to offer. now, the Marine Corps is his lifestyle of When he is working as a mechanic, he He also said he knew the Marine Corps choice. joins the squadron for morning FOD (foreign posed a big challenge. “All junior enlisteds in the Marine Corps object debris) walk down around the hangar “I knew that the Marine Corps was the need to realize that leadership should be a and flight line to picks trash and other objects toughest of all of the military branches, and I daily habit and a part of life,” said Garrett. that may be picked up and tossed around by wanted the most challenging,” he said. “It “From colonel all the way down to private, we helicopter rotor blades when the aircraft is was also the honor of serving in the Corps, the should realize that we all are watching each

Lance Cpl. Edward C. deBree started up. After FOD walk down he goes back moral values, and the fact that Marines always others’ backs. People need to look where to the hangar and performs maintenance and look good in uniform that was more appeal- everybody contributes good things, so they Lance Cpl. Christopher M. Garrett, crew cheif and mechanic, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, hands a Marine his helmet inspections on squadron aircraft. ing than the other services can be content with being Marines and being during a mass casualty drill, Aug. 25, at West Field, here. As a crew chief, he attends a pre-flight brief- Garrett said that when he broke the news in the Marine Corps.” Director and crew find honor in documenting heroism

Cpl. Megan L. Stiner And in order to tell the entire Hirsch and his crew first met Hawaii, in order to get a better connect to his death you must death, friends and family, cop- Combat Correspondent story, Hirsch and his crew filmed Peralta’s family at Peralta’s perspective of the life he led first connect to his life, and that ing and rejoicing and moving in multiple areas and filmed gravesite in Fort Rosecrans when Peralta came to the is what we are trying to accom- on while remembering the ways “I’ve never seen a film that numerous individuals to ensure National Cemetery, San Diego, United States. plish with this production.” one man shaped the lives of so tells this kind of story,” said Lee Peralta’s sacrifice and dedication on the one-year anniversary of They also interviewed a The completed film will be many others. Hirsch, producer and director, as was remembered the way his his death, Nov. 15, 2005. plethora of individuals who an hour-long program that not According to Hirsch, the pro- he prepared to shoot another family and friends would have “As soon as we met the fami- knew Peralta. only highlights a Marine’s indi- jected timeframe for the produc- segment of footage for a History wanted it to be. ly, we knew there was some- “We interviewed all of his vidual courage and devotion tion to air on the History Channel documentary. “His act “It was interesting,” said thing about his story and the family,” said Sarah Foudy, asso- from other Marines perspec- Channel is between the months of selflessness, the ultimate sac- Hirsch, “we were actually film- people it impacted that would ciate producer, “as well as a lot tives, explained Hirsch, but also of March and June 2007. rifice… This is truly a Marines’ ing for a documentary on the be worth telling,” said Hirsch. of his friends and many of the the life he led outside of the “This is an amazing story of story.” impact of Latinos in American Once they collected details Marines we could find who were Corps, as told by those who honor, courage and love,” said As soon-to-be “Devil Dogs” history when we came across about his life and death, the there or directly involved in the loved him and knew him best. Hirsch. “We feel it is important make their way through boot the story of Rafael. We knew crew began filming in places like incident when he died.” It isn’t just a sad story about that we tell this story in a way camp, they are told countless right away it was a story that Tijuana where Peralta spent “This is a documentary, a something tragic that happened that portrays the true individual stories of Marines of times past had a far greater impact than we much of his childhood. They story of truth, honor and love,” to someone, said Hirsch. It is a behind such a selfless, heroic who have made the greatest sac- had yet come across.” also spent time in California and said Hirsch. “I believe in order to true account about life and and patriotic man. rifice and dedicated themselves to their fellow Americans. They are read accounts of individuals who gave the ultimate sacrifice in order to save lives and pre- serve the freedoms of others. But, according to Hirsch, Sgt. Rafael Peralta’s tale of heroism and courage began much earlier than the day he saved his fellow Marines by sacrificing his own life. “The ultimate act of selfless- ness he performed, after joining the Marine Corps as soon as he received his green card, is incredible,” began Hirsch, a New York City native. “From the moment he gained his citizen- ship, he was so patriotic – so committed as an immigrant. It is truly a story that needs to be told.” More that two years ago, Peralta and his unit, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, left Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay to serve their call to duty as one of first Marine units involved in the Battle of Fallujah, Iraq. While clearing houses, a rou- tine course of action for Marines deployed to Iraq, something unexpected occurred that involved Peralta and several other Marines of Alpha Company, 1/3. Insurgents ambushed the Marines and a firefight ensued shortly after the Marines entered one of the houses. Amidst the chaos, Peralta was wounded and lay near the center of the room. As fellow Marines tried to regain their position, a grenade rolled into the room. Peralta grabbed it and tucked it underneath his body in order to absorb the blast and give the rest of his Marines a chance to escape the house alive. Peralta lost his life that day, but the rest of the Marines involved in the ambush walked away with minimal injuries. Although the account tells a dynamic tale of ultimate sacri- fice and loyalty, according to Hirsch, Peralta’s story begins much earlier than that. Hawaii MMARINEARINE PORTS AWAII ARINE ECTION S PORTS EPTEMBER H M C S S S 1, 2006 Healthy has hefty price

Lance Cpl. Drew Hendricks MarForPac

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii — Years ago, being hefty or largely proportioned was not considered unhealthy. If a person was rotund, they were usually wealthy, having enough money to buy large amounts of food. In tribes throughout Africa, South America and even here in Hawaii, chieftains were usually the largest people in the tribe, not necessarily in muscle or brawn, but in fat. This was because they had the best and first choice of food. Socrates, King Henry VIII and President Taft were all very large and successful men who lived in times where being fat was considered healthy and being skinny was a sign of a life

Tony Blazejack of struggles. Today they might G-6’s Tyrese Brown takes a shot during a game against Combat just be considered coach pota- Service Support Group 3 at the Semper Fit Gym, Wednesday. G- toes with a high food bill. 6 defeated CSSG-3 49-39 and remained undefeated. In America’s culture today, skinny is the new fat. While the trend is thin, the price tag is as Intramural fat as ever. For Marines, or anyone on a limited budget, eating healthy basketball can break the bank. Eating healthy is not only a matter of will power, it’s a matter of pur-

chasing power. Lance Cpl. R. Drew Hendricks in full swing A lance corporal with no Foods like these sandwiches and fruit bowels can cost as much as $7, as opposed to chips, candy and, dependants receives $272 a other fattening foods that cost as little as 89 cents. A week supply of sandwiches and fruit bowels can Tony Blazejack the third week, G-6 improved month, the basic allowance for easily be made at home for as little as $20. Sports Editor to 5-0 after running through a subsistence. That can be easily struggling Combat Service be spent during one trip to the son can buy a pound of fruit, in lean meat increases the price “There is a lot of labeling out The 2006 intramural bas- Support Group 3 squad. grocery store or commissary. say one large peach or two nec- 32 percent. The price increase is there. Just because it says its ketball season shifted into Armed with Martin Patrick Add to that the fact that tarines, for $1.72. On the other even more obvious when the healthy doesn’t mean it is,” high gear this week, leaving down low, Giles at the helm, healthy foods and low fat hand, he could buy a half- 82 percent lean meat can be said Tracy E. Navarrete, the most teams with a good idea and sharpshooter Tyrese options cost an average 40 pound bag of chips for $2.39, made almost as lean as the 93 health promotion coordinator, where they stand against the Brown roaming the perimeter, cents more than their fatter which will last far longer than a percent by simply straining the Navy Health Clinic Hawaii. “In competition. G-6 isn’t looking back to last counterparts. piece of fruit. meat after it’s cooked. the end, the person becomes a Most units competed in as season’s disappointing per- “Eating healthy is always Cuts of meat also have their The price gauge on healthy victim of marketing.” many as five games, as of yes- formance. harder than eating junk food,” drawbacks when you’re looking is apparent, even in beverages. Navarrete also runs the Ship terday. Only three teams — “We’re the underdogs said Cpl. Jeffery Hlavaty, postal for not just the more tender but One gallon of orange juice Shape program that helps serv- Marine Aviation Logistics finally coming up,” said clerk, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, also the leaner pieces of meat. can cost $5. A 24 pack of soda, ice members and their families Squadron 24, G-6, and Marine Brown. “Other teams hear of Pacific. “If you’re trying to eat a Two pounds of ground approximately 2.25 gallons, to eat and live healthier. Heavy Helicopter Squadron how G-6 was bad last season specific diet or just trying to eat chuck, with no less than 82 per- can cost as little as $3. Some of the most common 363 remain undefeated thus and start talking about how healthy in general, the healthy cent lean meat, costs $2.62, These price increases keep problems people face when try- far. bad they are going to beat us. foods are always going to be while one-half pounds of many people from buying the ing to eat healthy come from G-6 point guard Nathan But, so far, it’s been the same more expensive than junk ground chuck, with no less healthier choices, though habits or a lack of simple Giles said the first few games result every time.” food.” than 93 percent lean meat costs sometimes the choice that is were an evaluation of his Brown credits G-6’s success At the Navy Exchange, a per- $3.86. An 11 percent increase labeled healthy is anything but. See HEALTHY, C- 3 team’s play. to a team that is built around “We’re doing everything friends, good chemistry, and a we got to do,” said Giles. “We bunch of guys “just out hav- had a couple bumps, but, ing fun.” every time, we come together “Even if we’re down by 20 to get our wins.” with two minutes to go, I still Though still early in the feel like we can win,” Brown Are you ready for some football? season, Giles cited the need said, smiling. “We feel like the for basic fundamentals to ’95 Bulls.” improve, such as missed lay- Alongside G-6 and HMH- ups, free throws, and transi- 362, MALS-24 sits atop the tional defense. standings. With four return- Though many teams are still searched for their stride in See BASKETBALL, C- 5

Tony Blazejack Tony Blazejack Football players from Marine Air Group 24 break from a huddle during a late-afternoon practice here. MAG-24 will open their season Patrol Squadron 4’s Maurice Snipes drives to the basket while against Headquarters Battalion at the Pop Warner field Thursday. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. playing as a sub for Property Company, Monday. C-2 • SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 HAWAII MARINE Sports Briefs

Party Your Way with MCCS Aquatics One of Marine Corps Base Hawaii's greatest aspects is that you can swim year-round. What's Point standings as of Aug. 31 even better, you can throw pool parties year- round. MCCS Aquatics hosts private pool parties at Kaneohe Base Pool, the Camp Smith Pool and UNIT POINTS the Manana Housing Pool – Tuesdays through 1. MALS-24 3240 Fridays, weekends and holidays. 2. HQBN 2920 Pool parties are great for birthdays, youth teams ceremonies, even family get-togethers. 3. 3rd Radio BN 2810 Each party package includes a 20-foot by 20- 4. MCAF 2270 foot tented area, picnic tables, and a barbeque 5. CSSG-3 1825 grill for grilling your favorite feasts. The Kaneohe Base Pool offers a water slide, 6. VP-47 630 diving boards and a kiddie pool. 7. HSL-37 600 The pricing is affordable, and the locations are 8. Camp Smith 325 all convenient. Call MCCS Aquatics at 254-7655 to set up a 9. HMH-363 320 date for your pool party. 10. 1/3 305 11. 2/3 300 Women Softball Players Needed Base Intramural Women’s Softball Team is 12. CAC 280 looking for a few good players for the 2006 soft- 13. 1/12 195 ball season. The team will play in the Intramural 14. VP-4 40 Softball League at Pearl Harbor, as well as in a 15. HQ 3rd Marines 15 local league and in local tournaments. Call Master Gunnery Sgt. Louis Schumacher at 257-1469 for more information or to sign up.

Ongoing Crash the boards! 2006 Intramural Basketball Paintball Hawaii Nestled behind the Lemon Lot is Paintball Hawaii. Cost is $25 per person and includes one air refill, equipment and the field fee. The field is Results open on weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 265-4283 for Friday appointments. Tuesday, Aug. 29 3 MARINES 50, VP-4 48 Parents for Fitness PROP CO 52, VPU-2 28 This cooperative babysitting effort is available at the Semper Fit Center for children 6 weeks and MALS-24 45, 1/3 42 (OT) older. All active duty service members and their fam- ilies may participate; however, PFFP participants Wednesday, Aug. 30 are required to volunteer baby-sit three times per VP-4 66, HSL-37 51 month. Call 291-9131 for more information. G-6 49, CSSG-3 39 MESS HALL 63, VP-47 39 Okinawa Kenpo Karate Every Tuesday and Thursday, join MCCS Youth Activities’ contractor for Kenpo Karate Kobudo classes, held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in This week’s schedule Building 1391, located behind the former 7-Day Store. Adults and children are welcome. Costs for Friday, Sept. 1 classes are $35 for adults, $25 for children, and 3 MARINE VS. HSL-37 6:30 p.m $20 for additional family members. HMH-362 vs. 3 RADIO 7:30 p.m. Call MCCS Youth Activities at 254-7610 for MCAF vs. VPU-2 8:30 p.m. information. Monday, Sept. 4 Massage Therapy Labor Day Massage therapy by certified massage thera- pists is available at Kaneohe Bay and Camp Tuesday, Sept. 5 Smith. Choose from Shiatsu, Swedish, Lomi, HMH-362 vs. CSSG-3 6:30 p.m. deep-tissue, and even hot-rock therapy. 3 MARINE vs. MESS 7:30 p.m. For appointments, call the K-Bay Semper Fit HSL-37 vs. VP-4 8:30 p.m. Center at 254-7597 or Camp Smith at 477-5197 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. Wednesday, Sept. 6 PROP CO vs. 3 RADIO 6:30 p.m. Fishing Charters Available VP-47 vs. 1/3 7:30 p.m. Spend the day aboard one of Bill Collector’s MALS-24 vs. G-6 8:30 p.m.

fishing charter boats. Tony Blazejack For more information, stop by the Base Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 forward Stefon Williams reaches for a rebound against Marina located in Building 1698, across from 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Tuesday. MALS-24 defeated 1/3 and remains undefeated Hangar 101, or call 254-7666/7667. thus far in this season’s intramural play.

Inexpensive, Fun Entertainment Look no further for economical entertain- ment, Mondays through Thursdays at the K-Bay Lanes where all E-1 to E-5 can receive free rental shoes and discounted games at only $1.50. 2006 Intramural Basketball For more information, call K-Bay Lanes at 254-7693. Standings as of Aug. 30

Color Pin Special Every Wednesday, when you roll a strike and Team W L a colored pin is in the headpin position, you can MALS-24 5 0 win up to three free games of bowling. All G-6 5 0 patrons are welcome to take advantage of this deal. If you make the play, you win! HMH-362 4 0 For more information, call the K-Bay Lanes at MESS HALL 4 1 254-7693. VP-47 3 2

Personal Trainers Available at Semper 1/3 3 2 Fit HSL-37 2 3 The Semper Fit Center offers free personal 3rd MARINE 2 2 training consultation. 3rd RADIO BN 1 1 You can schedule an appointment with a trainer who will take body-fat measurements, PROP CO 2 3 blood-pressure and heart-rate readings. VP-4 1 4 They will do all this and tailor a program, MCAF 0 4 based on your physical needs and ambitions. For only $5 per workout, a professional train- CSSG-3 0 5 er will actually work with you to ensure maxi- VPU-2 0 5 mum efficiency. Pick up a personal training appointment card at the Semper Fit Center now, or call 254-7597.

Semper Fit Center Offers Array of Aerobics Semper Fit Center announces a new and expanded aerobics program. These new classes CONGRATULATIONS CHAMPIONS! now being offered include a variety of workouts. Call 254-7597 for more information on the MCBH WARRIORS CSSG-3 various classes now offered. 2006 “101 Days of Summer” SOFTBALL CHAMPIONS 2006 INTRAMURAL SOCCER CHAMPIONS Campground and Picnic Sites Pyramid Rock, Hale Koa and Fort Hase are available by reservation from dawn to dusk for picnics and parties. Hale Koa Beach may be FEDERAL FIRE MALS-A reserved for overnight camping. 2006 “101 Days of Summer” BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS Reservations are required. DEPARTMENT Call 254-7666 for Kaneohe or 477-5143 for 2006 INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS Camp Smith. HAWAII MARINE SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 • C-3

From HEALTHY, C- 1 knowledge. “In all honesty, eating healthy is easy; some people are just too lazy to devote themselves to it,” said Navarrete. When shopping for healthy foods, a person should go with a list. This reduces the chance of impulse shopping and keeps them on track and within their budget. Make sure to get a vari- ety of foods and avoid expensive labels that claim to be healthy. “We do a commissary walk-through during our Ship Shape course to show people how to shop, and I make sure to point out the problem with label shopping,” said Navarrete. “You’ll see Fruit Loops that say whole grain in an attempt to sound healthy, but they still have tons of sugar and are no better for you.” While prices for name brand foods and “healthy alterna- tives” can be a turn off for most consumers, a healthier diet can be achieved. “People have to make an effort to eat healthier. They say it’s expensive, but ask them how much money they spend on cof- fee or fast food,” she said. “Most of them don’t think of those things as expenses.” Healthy eating can be very involved and technical and not everyone has the same body type, but simple steps can be taken, said Navarrete. Eating a balanced diet of protein, carbo- hydrates and nonsaturated fats is the combination to a health- ier diet. Lance Cpl. Kamran Sadaghiani “People tend to forget that food is fuel,” said Navarrete. “A Captain Stephen Fiscus (right), Weapons Company commanding officer, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Battalion Landing Team 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit darts up Mount Fuji Aug. 26, with Lance Cpl. Edward Wilson, a Weapons Company mortarman, as other Marines car needs gas, oil and water the same way we need to maintain and Sailors with the company follow. a healthy combination of proteins, fats and carbs.” Eating the right way can easily conflict with a person’s lifestyle. According to many health experts, the percentage of fat grams should be limited to 25 percent of a person’s daily Expeditionary warriors conquer mount calorie intake. If a person eats at a fast-food restaurant they may end up getting their entire day’s worth of fat in one meal. Lance Cpl. Company mortarman with the with the BLT. Carlsbad, Calif., native. A person is more inclined to eat at a fast-food restaurant Kamran Sadaghiani BLT. “There are certain things that “Experiencing that with them than to bring a home-made lunch. Not only is it healthier to 31st MEU “If there is ever an example you never get to see when you crosses cultural paradigms and make a lunch, it is relatively less expensive, said Navarrete. of perseverance and strong- are training in a foreign coun- truly helps you understand and Another hurdle in the quest to healthier living is fad dieting. MOUNT FUJI, Japan — willed performance to tackle a try, so this hike was an opportu- bring you closer to a different An Internet search of the word diet has about 309 million Mount Fuji was once used as a personal challenge, it is to climb nity for the Marines and Sailors culture.” results. Diets come in many forms and are called by many Samurai training area, named Mount Fuji,” said the Niceville, to experience something amaz- Beside the optimistic interac- names: The eat-all-you-want diet, the specialty food diet, the by the Japanese as the “moun- Fla. native. ing – one of Japan’s greatest tion with the Japanese people, all-liquid diet, the all-meat diet, the all-carbohydrate diet, and tain of warriors.” The warrior Fuji walking sticks orna- highlights – while simultane- Wilson said the hike fed his many more, all promise weight loss fast. tradition was upheld Aug. 26 mented with Japanese flags and ously conducting training,” inborn craving for a hard-hit- The problem is that most of these diets have little affect or when approximately 220 bells added to the color of the Fiscus continued. “As much as ting challenge, as he charged up shed vanity pounds quickly, but make no significant change to Marines and Sailors from 1st parade, as hundreds of hikers this hike was a personal chal- and down the mountain in less a person’s health, according to the Doctors Health Journal. Not Battalion, 5th Marine accompanied the battalion up lenge for each Marine and than nine hours. only can these diets be ineffective, some can actually be dan- Regiment, 31st Marine the mountainside. Throughout Sailor, it also had a cultural and “It was a beautiful and inter- gerous to your health. Expeditionary Unit’s Battalion their climb, many of the service spiritual significance that they active hike, but I enjoyed the The best weight loss program involves eating a variety of Landing Team, trekked nearly members proudly displayed were allowed to experience.” physical challenge the most healthy foods like fresh meats, vegetables and fruits in moder- 4,300 feet to the mountain’s their walking sticks with The hike up Mount Fuji also because it encompasses every- ate portions. Add that to a regular exercise program and a per- summit. stamped seals to track their aloud the service members to thing that is inherent to an son can easily lose a pound a week, said Navarrete. The combination of steep progress through different sta- bond with the indigenous peo- infantry Marine,” said Wilson. “Eating healthy on a low budget can be easy,” said rocky slopes, cold weather and tions along the trail. ple, Fiscus added. Approximately 290 Marines Navarrete. “You just need to plan ahead, if you know what you high altitude made the hike one There were many non-tangi- “One of the great aspects and Sailors with the BLT are in need, it can be affordable.” of their most challenging and ble benefits that were gained about this mountain is that Camp Fuji, Japan, to conduct Getting what you need can be simple. There are many pro- strenuous physical training from the climb, said Capt. there are no cultural barriers, heavy weapons and live-fire sus- grams, like Ship Shape and Web sites like www.mypyramid.gov activities, said Lance Cpl. Stephen Fiscus, Weapons which is often not experienced tainment training from Aug. 23 that enable you to find the type of diet that fits your body type. Edward Wilson, a Weapons Company commanding officer in populated areas,” said the to Sept. 14. As always, eating a healthy diet is only half the battle in order to lose weight and keep it off, a healthy exercise program must be kept, according to Navarette and the American Public Health Association. To participate in the Ship Shape program or any of the other health promotion activities, call 473-1880. For a person- alized food pyramid to show you what fits your body, visit www.mypyramid.gov. C-4 • SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 HAWAII MARINE

3rd Marine Regiment guard Raheem Wells looks for an 3rd Marine Regiment forward open lane against VP-4 at the Tony Rogers goes up for a bas- Semper Fit Gym, Tuesday. The ket against Patrol Squadron 4 at “Dirty Third” is off to a slow the Semper Fit Gym, Tuesday. start at 2-2 and will face a Rogers led the game with 24 strong Mess Hall team tonight points, propelling the “Dirty at 7:30 p.m. at the Semper Fit Third” past VP-4, 50-48. Gym.

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From BASKETBALL, C- 1 weaknesses. “Every team has good players,” said Lazarou. ing players from last year’s intramural team, “Some guys are role players, but we don’t have MALS-24 used experience to get through a diffi- any of those on this team. They all play together cult schedule in the first three weeks. After fight- and just play the game.” ing off a relentless 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine MALS-24 and G-6 will be put to the test at 8:30 Regiment team in overtime Tuesday, MALS-24 p.m. Wednesday when they will battle it out at massed five wins against the league’s better teams. the Semper Fit Gym. Equipped with four players on the Marine When G-6’s Brown was asked about what he Corps Base Hawaii Varsity Men’s Basketball Team, expected from the upcoming game, he said he the guys from MALS-24 brought an unstoppable expected a hard fight. low game and solid defense. “Out here, there’s much more hustle,” Brown Coach Dean Lazarou said, despite the fact that said. “The Marines and the Navy, they never quit. the MALS-24 team has only six players, his guys There are no free lay-ups. Every point we get is continue to hustle hard and exploit other team’s going to be earned the hard way.”

Tony Blazejack Patrol Squadron 4’s Ronnie Robinson looks for a shot against 3rd Marine Regiment, Tuesday.