What’s INSIDE SECNAV visits ‘Amazing PACAF, Thai Air Forces Library named in honor Tower Lighting Grace’ on Thanksgiving strengthen relationship of Pearl Harbor survivor celebration Dec. 8 See page A-2 See page A-4 See page B-1 See page B-4
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The sun rises over the USS Arizona Memorial. The memorial is dedicated to the Sailors and Marines who lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Photo by MC2 Diana Quinlan
Commemorating the 76 th anniversary of Pearl Harbor RISING TO THE CHALLENGE National Park Service in attendance. Steve Twomey, author stand the events that took place 76 and their families achieved, beginning of “Countdown to Pearl Harbor,” will years ago.” here at Pearl Harbor,” said Rear Adm. On Thursday, Dec. 7, the National deliver the keynote address. The theme, “Rising to the Chal- Brian Fort, commander, Navy Region Park Service and the United States A moment of silence will be observed lenge,” highlights events during the Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Mid- Navy will host the 76th Anniversary at 7:55 a.m., the exact moment the Jap- first year after the attack, 75 years ago, dle Pacific. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance anese attack on Pearl Harbor began. A as the United States rose to face chal- Highlights of the ceremony will also Day Commemoration Ceremony to missing man flyover conducted by the lenges — both at war and on the home- include music by the U.S. Pacific Fleet honor and remember the 2,390 Ameri- 199th Fighter Squadron Hawaii Air front — in order to achieve greater Band, a Hawaiian blessing, wreath can casualties lost during the Japanese National Guard and the 19th Fighter peace, freedom, and democracy in the presentations, a rifle salute by the U.S. attack on Pearl Harbor and on the is- Squadron, U.S. Air Force will follow. world, including in Japan and in Eu- Marine Corps, a vintage aircraft fly- land of Oahu, Dec. 7, 1941. “We are honored to welcome survi- rope. over, and echo taps in recognition of The ceremony will begin at 7:50 vors, veterans, and witnesses to this “On this Dec. 7, we will once again the men and women who survived the a.m. and take place on the Ceremonial year’s ceremony,” said Jacqueline Ash- remember and honor those who were attack and those who made the ulti- Lawn at World War II Valor in the Pa- well, World War II Valor in the Pacific killed 76 years ago and in the war that mate sacrifice for their country on Dec. cific National Monument. Pearl Har- National Monument superintendent. followed. At the same time, we will com- 7, 1941. See page A-3 to read “Remem- bor survivors, WWII veterans, family “As we gather together on Dec. 7, we memorate the reconciliation, security, bering to ‘look forward’: Rising to the members, and local dignitaries will be remember, honor, and seek to under- stability and prosperity our veterans challenge in Pearl Harbor.”
The public is invited to attend the commemoration. The ceremony will also be available via livestream. Parking for Events to commemorate the general public will be available at Aloha Stadium with free bus shuttles provided from the Aloha Stadium to the ceremony and back. PEARL HARBOR ANNIVERSARY Due to strict security measures, guests are not allowed to bring handbags, purses, camera bags or other items that will mark 76 years offer concealment to the ceremony. Personal cameras are since America was allowed. DEC.launched into7, World 2017 War II with the attack on Note: If you are a Pearl Harbor survivor or World War II veteran, please contact the Navy Region Hawaii Public Pearl Harbor. The following are some com- Affairs Office at 473-3152, 473-1173 or 473-0664 or email memoration events taking place this year navyhawaiipublicaffairs.gmail.com to receive an invitation from Dec. 3 to 10. The events listed are free and seating for the ceremony. and open to the public. For the complete list H A Freedom Bell-Ringing will be held at the USS Bowfin of events, visit http://pearlharborevents.com. Submarine Museum & Park from noon to 5 p.m. The public is invited to ring the Freedom Bell in honor of all men and DEC. 3 women who have served, or are serving in the armed forces. H The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific Jazz Combo – Papana will perform at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center H The USS Oklahoma Memorial Ceremony will be held Lanai from 8:45 to 10 a.m. The Band of the Pacific’s from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the USS Oklahoma Memorial on Papana features seven of the Air Force’s musicians Ford Island. The USS Oklahoma ceremony commemorates performing America’s original music, jazz. Their diverse the devastating loss of the ship and 429 of its crew repertoire includes classic and contemporary jazz, members. A free shuttle departing every 15 minutes is featuring original arrangements that showcase the available from the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park, group’s soloists. which is adjacent to the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. H A documentary premiere: “Journey Home to the USS H A Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade and a public Arizona” will be featured at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center ceremony will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. along Kalakaua Theater from 6 to 7 p.m. This documentary follows the family of Avenue in Waikiki. For more information about the parade, USS Arizona survivor Raymond Haerry on a 5,000 mile journey visit www.pearlharborparade.org. as they return to Pearl Harbor to place their father’s ashes back aboard the battleship. DEC. 8 H A Freedom Bell-Ringing will be held at the USS Bowfin DEC. 4 U.S. Navy photograph Submarine Museum & Park from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The public H The 25th Infantry Division Band will perform at the Sailors in a motor launch rescue a survivor from the is invited to ring the Freedom Bell in honor of all men and Pearl Harbor Visitor Center Lanai from 8:45 to 10 a.m. water alongside the sunken USS West Virginia (BB- women who have served, or are serving in the armed forces. 48) during or shortly after the Imperial Japanese air The bell will remain until Dec. 10. playing a variety of patriotic and stirring melodies. The raid on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941. “Tropic Lightning” Band is a regular participant in both military and civilian events on Oahu. DEC. 9 H A guest speaker book-signing by Pulitzer Prize- invited to ring the Freedom Bell in memory of the service of a H A Freedom Bell-Ringing will be held at the USS Bowfin winning journalist and author Steve Twomey will be held loved one. The bell will remain available until Dec. 10. Submarine Museum & Park from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The public is invited to ring the Freedom Bell in honor of all men and at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center Museum Store from 10 to H A USS Utah Memorial Sunset Ceremony and women who have served, or are serving in the armed forces. 11:30 a.m. He is the author of “Countdown to Pearl Harbor.” Interment will be held at the USS Utah Memorial from 5 to The bell will remain until Dec. 10. H A VALR Live Dive – Year in Review will be held at the 6 p.m. The ceremony honors the loss of the USS Utah (AG- Pearl Harbor Visitor Center Theater from 4 to 5 p.m. Details to 16) and more than 50 crew. It will include the interment of H A Pearl Harbor Youth Day will be held at the Pacific be announced on http://pearlharborevents.com. USS Utah crewmember Harry Hohstadt. This event is free to Aviation Museum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to explore the patrons with base access. lessons and legacy of World War II and history of Pearl Harbor through special presentations, exhibits and activities. DEC. 6 This year’s theme, “Remembering the Pearl Harbor Child” H The U.S. Pacific Fleet Band performance will be held DEC. 7 H The National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day will focus on those who witnessed the attack as children and at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center Lanai from 8:45 to 9:30 lived through the war years in Hawaii. a.m. playing a variety of patriotic and stirring melodies. The Commemoration will be held from 7:50 to 9:15 a.m. at the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band is dedicated to providing top quality Pearl Harbor Visitor Center lawn (World War II Valor in the musical support throughout a 100 million square mile area Pacific National Monument’s Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, 1 DEC. 10 of responsibility for official functions. Arizona Memorial Place). H A Freedom Bell-Ringing will be held at the USS Bowfin The National Park Service and the U.S. Navy will co-host Submarine Museum & Park from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The H A Freedom Bell opening ceremony and bell-ringing the 76th commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor. public is invited to ring the Freedom Bell in honor of all will be held at the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park This year’s keynote speaker is Pulitzer Prize winner Steve men and women who have served, or are serving in the from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Following the ceremony, the public is Twomey, author of “Countdown to Pearl Harbor.” armed forces. A-2 • December 1, 2017 HO‘OKELE SECNAV visits ‘Amazing Grace’ on Thanksgiving Story and photo by just say thank you for special guest appearance MC2 Kristina Young what you do,” said Spen- in the ship’s spirit spot for cer as he addressed the the upcoming Army vs. USS Hopper (DDG 70) crew. “[Thank you], not Navy game. Public Affairs only from Polly and I, but “The great ship Hopper from all your fellow Sail- and her amazing crew Secretary of the Navy ors and Marines who are were honored to have Sec- (SECNAV) Robert V. Spen- on shore, all our civilian retary Spencer and his cer and his wife, Sarah teammates, and your wife (Polly) spend part of Pauline “Polly” Spencer, loved ones who you are their Thanksgiving with visited deployed Sailors away from.” us,” said Cmdr. Jeffrey stationed aboard the Ar- While speaking to the Tamulevich, Hopper’s leigh Burke-class guid- crew, Spencer discussed commanding officer. “It ed-missile destroyer USS how the Navy and Marine was a privilege to show Hopper (DDG 70), on Corps team can and will off one of Navy’s most le- Thanksgiving day, Nov. 23. evolve over the next few thal and capable warships While aboard, Spen- years and then opened up to our Secretary of the cer received a tour of the the floor for questions. Navy.” ship, offering him the “I felt very honored to Hopper is deployed to ability to speak to Sailors talk to the SECNAV and the U.S. 5th Fleet area of on watch before heading receive the opportunity operations in support of out to the ship’s flight to engage in conversation maritime security oper- deck to address the rest with him,” said Yeoman ations to reassure allies of the crew and remind Cmdr. Jeffrey Tamulevich, left, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided- 1st Class (AW) Anthony and partners and pre- them how much their ser- missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70), Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer and Olmos. “It was interest- serve the freedom of nav- vice means to the country. his wife, Sarah Pauline Spencer, visit with watchstanders in the ship’s bridge in the ing to hear his take on the igation and the free flow “What the United Arabian Gulf, Nov. 23. various questions Sailors of commerce in the region. States Navy and the wanted to know.” For more information United States Marine but [to also] deliver the make me really proud.” make each and every day During the all-hands on Hopper, visit www. Corps team represent is fight tonight when called Spencer continued by they serve their country. call, Spencer also reen- public.navy.mil/surfor/ the deployed power to on,” Spencer said. “You acknowledging the sacri- “We just wanted to listed eight of Hopper’s HOPPER/Pages/de- keep peace by presence, are that team and you fice the Sailors before him come out here and really Sailors as well as made a fault.aspx.
The Ticonderoga-class Seabee Self-Help can provide tools, guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) materials to JBPHH building managers steams through the Naval Facilities Engineering Seabee Self-Help will place the or- U.S. 5th Fleet area of Command Hawaii der, and notify you once your materi- operations. als are ready for pickup — normally, Out of the many programs Joint within seven to 10 business days un- Photo by MC2 Alexander A. Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) less the materials are not available Ventura II has available, one is under-utilized on the island. Your building manager — Public Works Department Seabee will pick up materials, check out tools, Self-Help. The purpose of Self-Help and receive instructions if needed. is to provide tools and materials to Once your project is complete, build- all building managers at JBPHH, in- ing managers need to return tools and cluding tenant commands, to perform any remaining materials to Self-Help. minor maintenance tasks as needed Here are the directions on how to keep their facilities, equipment, ap- to get to the Public Works Depart- pliances and premises in a good state ment Seabee Self-Help warehouse of repair. (building 226) at Joint Base Pearl Materials that can be provided are Harbor-Hickam: from Nimitz Gate limited to paint brushes/pans, carpet proceed down South Avenue, turn tiles, plywood, drywall, lumber, light right onto Fuller Way, and the Sea- switch/receptacle covers, toilet seat/ bee Self-Help compound is on the left. tank handles, ceiling tiles, door han- Visitor parking is outside of the com- dles/stops, and basic hardware (nails, pound’s fence line. screws, bolts and other fasteners) for The normal business hours are your facility. from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, The process is easy. Your building Tuesday and Thursday. manager needs to fill out a TF-1 to For more information, please con- submit to JBPHH facilities service tact BU2 Carrie Ernst at 471-4121 desk. Make sure to put a brief de- or [email protected]; CE1 Jay scription on what you are trying to Zimmerman at 474-6124 or jay.zim- USS Lake Erie visits Hawaii accomplish, and list all materials and [email protected]; or Lt. Humberto equipment that you may need for your Baeza at 471-2426 or humberto. conducted training and promote ongoing peace, minor project. [email protected]. Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs operations with various security, and stability foreign navies increasing throughout the Pacific The Ticonderoga-class interoperability and im- theater of operations. guided-missile cruiser proving global working For more information USS Lake Erie (CG 70) ar- relationships. on Carrier Strike Group rived at Joint Base Pearl Lake Erie is part of 11 visit: www.nimitz. Harbor-Hickam Nov. 30. Carrier Strike Group 11 navy.mil/csg_11.html or The ship will visit Ha- and U.S. 3rd Fleet. Third www.facebook.com/car- waii for a port visit fol- Fleet leads naval forces rierstrikegroupeleven. lowing a seven-month in the Pacific and pro- For more information independent deployment vides the realistic, rele- about Lake Erie, visit to the Indo-Asia-Pacific vant training necessary www.public.navy.mil/ region and the Arabian for an effective global surfor/cg70/Pages/de- Gulf in support of Opera- Navy. Third Fleet coordi- fault.aspx. tion Inherent Resolve. nates with U.S. 7th Fleet For more information Lake Erie departed to plan and execute mis- on U.S. 3rd Fleet visit San Diego for a regu- sions based on their com- www.facebook.com/ larly scheduled deploy- plementary strengths to ThirdFleet/. ment May 11. The crew provided medical evacu- ation support to a U.S. Army logistics support vessel (LSV) in May and humanitarian assistance in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in June after severe flooding and landslides Infographic by Tim Awaya devastated many regions of the country. They also HO‘OKELE December 1, 2017 • A-
Submitted by Ensign John Griesbach and David D. Underwood Jr. If you could ask a Pearl Harbor survivor one question, what would it be?
SrA Ashley MMA1 Josh Capt. Joffre Lander MMAC Barrett Staff Sgt. Wallace Lt. j.g. Eddy DelaCruz Jambard 15th Wing Peterson Rabon Phouthaboun 515th Air Mobility Naval Submarine Naval Submarine 8th Intelligence USS Chung-Hoon (DDG Operations Wing Support Command “I would thank them for Support Command Squadron 93) their service and ask “What was going “After the realization them to share what “How long did it take “I would ask where were “I wouldn’t ask him through your mind of the attack settled in, inspired them to serve you to realize that you you when the attack anything. There’s no when it happened? Did what emotions were our great nation.” were actually under began and what went question than hasn’t you react on instinct you feeling (anger, attack?” through your mind once already been answered by and try to save people, fear, etc.)” you realized what was history. I would shake his and did you want to happening?” hand, and thank him for continue to serve after his service.” it happened?” Want to see your command featured in Diverse Views? Got opinions to share? Drop us a line at [email protected]
Rear Adm. Brian Fort Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and COMMENTARY Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific Remembering to ‘look forward’: Rising to the challenge in Pearl Harbor Winston Churchill, who was a World War I warfighter and World War II Prime Minister of Britain, famously Nimitz honors Navy heroes at Pearl Harbor said, “The longer you can look back, the farther you can look forward.” Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is an opportunity for the world’s citizens, especially those of us in the United States and Japan, to remember key lessons of the past and reflect on the meaning of the Second World War. Seventy-six years ago, under West- ern sanctions for having invaded Man- churia and Southeast Asia, Imperial Japan miscalculated and attacked Oahu. Veterans who were around then said they knew war was inevitable. War was already underway in Europe, as Churchill tried to stave off Hitler and the Nazis. When Japanese planes destroyed our battleships in Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, we rose to the challenge to fight fascism, both here in the Pacific and in Europe. On the home-front, families also rose to challenges and confronted new realities. Women joined the workforce in nontraditional occupations. The armed forces became more diversified. Our nation came together in the name of freedom. In the first year after the attack here in the Pacific, despite some initial setbacks, our aviators literally rose up in the Battle of Coral Sea and Battle of Midway. Submarines and surface forces took the fight to the enemy like never before. We continued to turn the tide in the Battle of Guadalcanal 75 years ago. Just as our military would descend throughout Europe to fight fascism, U.S. Navy photograph our Marines, Soldiers, Sailors and Adm. Chester . Nimit presents Navy Lt. Cmdr. Clarence . cClusky Jr., Air Group commander, USS Enterprise (CV- ), with Coast Guardsmen would rise from the the Distinguished Flying Cross at an awards ceremony held on the Enterprise’s ight deck at Pearl Harbor, ay 27, 2. n the South Pacific and move steadily up foreground, right, is ess Attendant 2nd Class Doris iller, who received the Navy Cross. the island chain toward the Japanese archipelago. Even back then, we were democracies, friends and allies in Eu- rity, prosperity and stability. History member and honor those who were “ready to fight tonight.” rope. shows democracies, in general, work killed 76 years ago and in the war that Today, America’s relationship with Our Navy trains and operates with together to foster peace and coopera- followed. the people of Japan is a model for good the Japan Self-Defense Force and tion. At the same time, we will commem- citizenry and good relationships ev- other navies throughout the world, Churchill encouraged us to look orate the reconciliation, security, sta- erywhere. Britain, France and Ger- including here in Hawaii during the deep into the past to study history and bility and prosperity our veterans and many, once mortal enemies, in some Rim of the Pacific Exercise. The world, understand how we can look forward. their families achieved, beginning cases over centuries, are now strong with just a few outliers, values secu- On this Dec. 7, we will once again re- here at Pearl Harbor.
Inspector General to conduct climate survey through Dec. 15 Navy Region Hawaii Area assessments are groups in Hawaii with Hawaii today and in the “This is a great oppor- val Surface Group Mid- Inspector General inspections within a military and civilian future. tunity to let senior lead- dle Pacific. specific geographic loca- personnel from Jan. 9 to NAVINSGEN requests ers know what you think The online survey The Naval Inspector tion that focus on eval- 12, 2018. that all Navy personnel about the various issues is available at http:// General (NAVINSGEN) uating specific functions NAVINSGEN utilizes in Hawaii, including ac- affecting quality of Navy surveys.secnav.navy. will conduct an area as- within the Department a pre-event survey to tive duty military and life in Hawaii. Partici- mil/Surveys/se/7C- sessment from Feb. 5 to of the Navy (DON), cut- better understand qual- Navy civilian employees pating in this survey is FADE-3A394E075E and 9, 2018. Approximately ting across claimancy, ity of work life and qual- (excluding contractors), time well spent, and I will remain open until 30 inspectors will visit fleet, and command ity of home life, as well participate in this short, know your concerns and Dec. 15. various Navy commands, lines to identify DON- as other factors that anonymous, online climate point-of-view will be For more information, including Navy Region wide strengths and may impact mission ac- survey to evaluate com- heard by the Naval In- please contact Carla Vivar Hawaii, Joint Base Pearl weaknesses. complishment within mand climate and quality spector General’s team,” at 471-1955 or the Navy Harbor-Hickam, and Prior to the area as- the region. Your feed- of work life. Maximum said Rear Adm. Brian Region Hawaii Inspector others as determined by sessment, NAVINS- back will greatly ben- participation in the survey Fort, commander, Navy General, John Cosson, at NAVINSGEN. GEN will conduct focus efit those assigned to is highly encouraged. Region Hawaii and Na- 471-1958.
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Air Forces Air Chief Mar- “The strategic complex- shal Johm Rungswag at ity facing the region is Joint Base Pearl Har- unique and multi-faceted. bor-Hickam (JBPHH), Now more than ever it is Nov. 17 to discuss ways vital that our alliance re- to further strengthen the mains strong and resil- alliance between the two ient in the face of rapid air forces. change,” O’Shaughnessy The Kingdom of Thai- said. “Increased interoper- land is the United States’ ability between our forces oldest treaty ally in Asia, benefits the entire region with ties between the two as we work to uphold the nations dating more than Commander of U.S. Pacific Air Forces Gen. Terrence J. ’Shaughnessy and Commander in Chief values that have led to 180 years. For the last of Royal Thai Air Forces Air Chief arshal Johm Rungswag salute as they walk through an honor decades of peace and pros- 60 years, the two nations cordon in front of the Pacific Air Forces Head uarters Nov. 7, at Joint base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. perity.” have also been commit- The visit of Johm and ted to mutual defense co- the friendship and trust 613th Air Operations immerse in discussions The two also spoke about his delegation comes after operation by treaty. that has been estab- Center and the Defense regarding airman and teamwork and interoper- the 2017 Pacific Air Chiefs “Real partnerships lished over time and is POW/MIA Accounting family care. ability built through the Symposium in September between nations be- critical to ensuring sta- Agency, toured various O’Shaughnessy visited working relationship and in which Air Chiefs from gin with real partner- bility and security in the aircraft on JBPHH and the Kingdom of Thai- mutual support of the two 18 countries across the ships between people,” Indo-Asia-Pacific.” the USS Arizona Memo- land in May of this year. nations. These principles Indo-Asia Pacific came to- O’Shaughnessy said. As part of his visit, rial. The Royal Thai Air While there, he spoke with are displayed annually gether under the theme: “Our ability to come Johm and his staff par- Force delegation also in- Johm about increasing during the largest training “Challenges to regional together to discuss ticipated in staff di- cluded several spouses, combat capabilities and operation between Thai- security: promoting com- challenges in candid con- alogues with PACAF who were able to visit the strength of air force- land and the U.S. with ex- bined operations in the In- versation is grounded in leadership, visited the historical sites as well as to-air force relationships. ercise COPE TIGER. do-Asia-Pacific.” Higgins arrives in Hawaii Ensign Clayton Strategy. The deployment vide a great flexibility to Shepherd follows a rigorous mainte- combatant commanders nance phase and training and are able to carry out USS Higgins cycle, wherein Higgins assigned BMD missions Public Affairs proved itself operationally while still being ready capable of carrying out to respond to other oper- Sailors aboard Arleigh its mission as a deployed ational tasking such as Burke-class guided-mis- ballistic missile defense maritime interdiction op- sile destroyer USS Hig- (BMD) asset. erations, air defense and gins (DDG 76) arrived in “Hawaii is a great port multinational exercises. Hawaii for the first port call to begin our deploy- While in port, the crew visit during its scheduled ment,” said Cmdr. Victor will have the opportu- deployment, Nov. 28. Garza, commanding of- nity to observe Hawaiian Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class The Hawaii port visit is ficer of Higgins. “We’ve culture and take part in guided-missile destroyer USS the first stop for Higgins, spent the past year pre- a variety of recreational Higgins (DDG 7 ) arrive in Hawaii which departed its home- paring to deploy and are and cultural awareness Nov. 2 for the first port visit during port of San Diego Nov. 20 ready to carry out this im- programs. They will also its scheduled deployment. for a regularly scheduled portant mission.” have the chance to visit Photo by MC3 Justin R. Pacheco deployment in support BMD capable guid- many of the historic sites of the Navy’s Maritime ed-missile destroyers pro- in the area. HO‘OKELE December 1, 2017 • A-
The littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS ) arrives in Pearl Harbor Nov. 25 for a final port call on its voyage back to homeport San Diego. During the -month deployment, Coronado conducted e ercises with regional partner nations, participated in multilateral and bilateral e ercises, and made 0 strategic port visits across the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation. Coronado’s months in the Asia Pacific included coordinated counter-piracy operations with the Philippine Navy in the Sulu Sea inaugural port visits to Cam Ranh, Vietnam and Lumut, alaysia and other operations. Photo by MC2 Katarzyna Kobiljak
Photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders Commander in Chief of Royal Thai Air Forces Air Chief arshal Johm Rungswag is briefed by an F-22 Raptor pilot during a visit to the Pacific Air Forces Head uarters Nov. 7 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Commander of U.S. Pacific Air Forces Gen. Terrence J. ’Shaughnessy hosted Johm to discuss ways to further strengthen the partnership between their two air forces.
Photo by MC2 Shaun Griffin Cmdr. Neil J. Steinhagen, commanding officer of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS llinois (SSN 7 ), is greeted by his wife on the pier at Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Photo by CSC(SW) Joven C. Banayat Hickam after arriving from a change of homeport from Groton, Connecticut, Nov. 22. Rosalinda Dupitas serves a special meal to service members and their families USS llinois is the 3th Virginia-class nuclear submarine and the 5th Virginia-class during Thanksgiving Day at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam’s Silver Dolphin Bistro, submarine homeported in Pearl Harbor. Nov. 22. Dupitas has been serving patrons in the region for more than years.
U.S. Navy Sailors stand at the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimit (CVN ), as the ship prepares to moor at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The Nimit Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled deployment to the western Pacific. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the ndo-Asia-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting peace and security. Photo by MC3 Cole Schroeder HO‘OKELE December 1, 2017 • -1
Library named in honor of Pearl Harbor survivor Story and photos by Raduziner said about Brister Thomas how inspiring Ganitch is when he is with the stu- Navy Hale Keiki School dents at the school. “We are so grateful Michael “Mickey” for The Greatest Gen- Ganitch, a 98-year-old erations Foundation for Pearl Harbor survivor, making it possible for thought he was on island Mickey and Barbara to for a dinner in support of be here today,” Raduziner Navy Hale Keiki School. added. But the students had A parent, Master Sgt. a different plan in mind. Ismael Reyna, noted the They surprised him Nov. “positive connection be- 9 by dedicating their new tween Mickey and the library in his name. children.” “We have been work- The next day Ganitch ing for months to get and his wife were hon- ready for this surprise,” ored at the school’s Stars said Liam Boland, a fifth- and Stripes dinner. The grader at the school. students had a special Ganitch and his wife, tribute to him and all the Barbara, arrived on is- United States military as land and were shuttled to they sang a medley of the the campus of Navy Hale armed forces songs to the Keiki School for what he almost 200 parents and was told was to talk to friends of the school. some of the students. Another surprise for As he walked onto Ganitch came when Scott campus, the students Williams, executive di-
“I love this country and these kids are our future. I love them and always tell Above photos, Pearl Harbor survivor Michael them to work hard and take “Mickey” Ganitch participates in the responsibility for their actions.” new library dedication — Michael “Mickey” Ganitch, with the students a 98-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor of Navy Hale Keiki School. Right, Mickey Ganitch unveils the new wooden dedication sign were gathered outside rector of Lex Brodie’s, (made by students at their new building and showed up at the dinner Radford High School) Ganitch wondered what to announce that Ganitch with Navy Hale Keiki class he would be going was the recipient of the School fourth-grader to if everyone was sitting “Above and Beyond Liam Boland. Bottom in the yard. Award,” given to someone of page, Scott Williams Then he was escorted in uniform who has gone and Dita Holifield to sit in a special chair in above and beyond. Dita present Ganitch with front of the students and Holifield, general man- the Above and Beyond he quickly realized that ager of Salem Media of Award at the Stars and something special was Hawaii, announced that Stripes dinner for Navy about to happen. the award was dedicated Hale Keiki School. The service began with “to the hero that contin- Radford High School’s ues to inspire us all.” color guard and a blessing Capt. Jeff Bernard, from Kahu Kona Cruz, commander of Joint Base who announced that the Pearl Harbor-Hickam, children named the new and his wife, Anita, at- library for their favor- tended the dinner. ite hero, the Michael M. “His (Ganitch’s) his- Ganitch library, in re- torical tales were both membrance of all who enlightening and mes- served at Pearl Harbor. merizing,” Anita said. “It was quite a shock,” Ganitch was only in Ganitch said. “I was just the Navy about a month so honored to be there. when he was stationed These kids mean an aw- on the USS Pennsylvania ful lot to me.” as a navigator when the “This library is a special Dec. 7, 1941 attack hap- space for children to im- pened. merse in literacy and it’s Ganitch talked to the named for a uniquely spe- parents at Navy Hale cial person who embodies Keiki School and told traits that we would like them that he travels the to share with all children,” U.S. and he loves to talk said Monique Raduziner, to children. principal of Navy Hale “I love this country Keiki School. and these kids are our “There is a special future. I love them and magic when he enters the always tell them to work room filled with children hard and take responsi- and history comes alive bility for their actions,” each and every time,” Ganitch said. -2 • December 1, 2017 HO‘OKELE Pueo identified in areas at JBPHH Javier Cotin, PhD, of UH/DOWFA with the first Pueo banded at JBPHH.
NAVFAC Hawaii photos by Corrina Carnes
Don Robbins Pueo for habitat and food. cessfully identified Pueo alualei and researchers According to Smith, in areas on JBPHH. Our have documented two Editor, Ho‘okele Pueo are not federally field biologists have ex- transitioning through the listed under the U.S. En- panded our effort to also West Loch property. Pueo, or the Hawai- dangered Species Act. collaborate with state and The monitoring study ian short-eared owl (Asio However, they are listed federal partners who are began in March of 2017 flammeus sandwichen- as “endangered” on Oahu also studying and docu- and will conclude after sis), is a subspecies of the by the state of Hawaii. menting Pueo on Oahu,” collection of one full year short-eared owl that is The population size of Smith said. of data. The next step will endemic to the Hawaiian Pueo on Oahu is unknown “Alongside our USFWS be to study a set popula- Islands and that has been but is thought to be de- (U.S Fish and Wildlife tion via a tracking study identified at Joint Base clining due to introduced Service) and UH/DOFAW on Navy land to better Pearl Harbor-Hickam predators such as rats (University of Hawaii/ understand its breeding (JBPHH). and mongoose, as well as Division of Forestry and biology. Pueo forage (primarily loss of nesting and forag- Wildlife) partners we re- Smith explained that on rodents) mostly during ing habitat, Smith added. cently were able to band the other species of owl the day and are known JBPHH Natural Re- a Pueo on Navy land,” present in Hawaii prior to nest on the ground — sources biologists have Smith said. “This is an to the arrival of the Poly- not in trees, according been monitoring JBPHH exciting opportunity and nesians most likely died to Rebecca Smith, Naval lands for the presence of effort as we move towards out over time due to natu- Facilities Engineering Pueo. potentially tracking these ral factors, such as lack of Command (NAVFAC) “Our overall goal is to birds to learn more about prey. In reference to the Hawaii natural resource develop a Pueo survey their biology, breeding Pueo it is generally ac- manager for JBPHH. methodology, to identify and feeding habits on cepted that they arrived Smith said that his- survey locations on JB- JBPHH and Oahu as a at or after the arrival of torically, there were four PHH that provide suit- whole. Overall, this study the Polynesians. native owls before the able habitat for Pueo, to serves to help add to our To report dead or in- Polynesian arrival. How- conduct initial popula- knowledge of this bird jured wildlife on the in- ever, Pueo arrived after tion/detection counts of and to best understand stallation, please call the the Polynesians. Addi- Pueo and to ultimately es- how to protect and pro- Natural Resources duty tionally, the local barn tablish best practices for mote this birds survival phone JBPHH, Oahu at owl (Tyto alba) was intro- management of this natu- for future generations.” 772-7285 and Pacific Mis- duced in 1958 and now di- ral resource,” Smith said. At present there are sile Range Facility, Kauai Corrina Carnes, Natural Resources field biologist, rectly competes with the “Thus far, we have suc- two to four Pueo at Lu- at 208-4416. prepares to release the Pueo. PACFLT band to perform at concerts The U.S. Pacific Fleet Band Terrace Community Center, and 8:45 to 10 a.m. Dec. 6 at the invites the public to join them 5 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. for upcoming community con- Hale Koa Hotel Luau Garden. The concert is in commemora- certs. Holiday music will include tion of the 76th anniversary of Free U.S. Pacific Fleet Band jazz, contemporary wind band, the attack on Pearl Harbor. Wind Ensemble Holiday Con- marches and popular hits from Under the direction of Lt. certs will be held from 4 to 5:30 today. Kelly L. Cartwright, fleet band- p.m. Dec. 3 at Waialua Band- In addition, the U.S. Pacific master, the band will perform stand, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at Fleet Band Wind Ensemble will a variety of musical selections Ka Makana Ali‘i in Kapolei, 6:30 hold a free public Pearl Harbor dedicated to the heroic actions to 8 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Halsey Day Remembrance Concert from that took place on Dec. 7, 1941.
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Seaman Juan Rojas sneaks a shot past goalkeeper Cpl. Mark Cambron during a practice session. Armed Forces Hawaii celebrates milestone year Story and photo by (MISO) Division II Champion- team really put things together picked the best players to rep- Zamora said. “We definitely Randy Dela Cruz ship. just in time for the Defender’s resent Hawaii and thankfully dominated the whole game. “I think our legacy has Cup, which was held at Joint everything worked out well.” We gave up one goal, but that Sports Editor, Ho‘okele definitely been established,” Base San Antonio – Lackland Reynard said that the team was us not paying attention, I Zamora said. “That’s some- during the Labor Day week- excelled during the knockout guess.” Overall, the Armed Forces thing that me and Jay talked end. rounds, one of the schedule’s Heading into 2018, both Hawaii Futbol Club (AFHFC) about a lot.” Reynard explained that be- toughest matchups, and just Zamora and Reynard both said has enjoyed tremendous suc- Earlier in the year, Reynard cause the tournament had kept it going in the title show- that they would continue to cess under the leadership of said that he had a hard time grown to include 40 U.S. mil- down against McConnell Air pursue the goal of developing Information Systems Techni- assessing just how good the itary teams from around the Force Base from Wichita, Kan- AFHFC into one of the top mil- cian 1st Class Jay Reynard team could be, but after seeing world, officials of the Defend- sas. itary soccer teams in the coun- and Chief Electrician’s Mate everyone together for the first er’s Cup decided to cut the “Going into the knockout try. To have already placed Luis Zamora. time, all of his doubts were field in half and hold two equal rounds, that’s when everyone Hawaii on the map as a team While the club’s first three washed away. championship tournaments of is at full strength,” Reynard to be reckoned with is a dream seasons were topped off with As in past years, the 23 20 teams each. said. come true, Reynard said. two trips to the championship members of AFHFC are play- Being placed in the Shield “We were playing against “We just started it as, ‘hey game of the Defender’s Cup ers from the Army, Navy, Air Division made no difference to high competition and was able let’s get a team together and Tournament, in 2017 the team Force and Marines. Zamora, who said that bring- to come out on top. At the end see what we can do.’ Everyone surpassed all of its previous “Getting everybody back ing back a title to Hawaii was of the day, going into knockout knows about the team now. years by winning the Shield from TDY was the key,” Rey- the team’s only goal. rounds, we scored 13 and only We’re getting contacted, so the Division of the Defender’s Cup, nard said. “When we do have “The past years, we always gave up one.” legacy is 100 percent there. which is the military’s version everybody, everyone meshes go with high hopes,” Zamora In the championship game, Very proud to have a legit team of the World Cup. because of the caliber and said. “We want to bring the the team’s focus only sharp- with great sponsor and sup- The club not only faired well quality of the players. Once best team out there to defend ened. The team outscored port from Joint Base. It’s more on the national scene in 2017, they are back, they are all on our reputation because we’ve McConnell 3-0, before finally than we could ever ask for.” but also did well in local com- the same page.” done so well in the past. This allowing one goal to win 3-1. To inquire about a spot on the petition by winning the Major After winning the MISO past tournament was just like “At the beginning of the AFHC, email armedforcesha- Island Soccer Organization championship back in May, the any other tournament. We second half, we were up 2-0,” [email protected]. MWR Youth Sports keeps busy through holidays Story and photo by half-marathon in August.” Randy Dela Cruz Like other startup programs, Bigham said that sports are added after exten- Sports Editor, Ho‘okele sive research and surveys have been held throughout Joint Base. As the holiday season rolls around, it’s In addition, Bigham said that general not unusual for people to take some time conversations with parents and the com- off to enjoy the days leading up to the munity also help to make each new en- new year. deavor a success. While the hectic schedule may keep a MWR Youth Sports is so comprehen- few departments from operating at full sive in their coverage that even kids as capacity, the award-winning MWR Youth young as 3 years old are included, with Sports and Fitness program at Joint a program that is designed just for them. Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam will keep Covering basic skills such as coordi- their doors open to ensure the needs of nation and introduction, MWR Youth military families at JBPHH. Sports Smart Start program is for kids Winners of the 2017 National Alliance from ages 3 to 5 and teaches confidence to of Youth Sports Award for excellence in grow in baseball, soccer, basketball and youth sports, MWR Youth Sports has flag football. something for just about every child, Smart Start is limited to 50 kids, who from ages 3 to 18, who wants to partici- under the supervision of Youth Sports pate in the character-building and health personnel, work with their parents to set benefits of individual or team sports. them on the right path. With so many activities such as base- The next signup for Smart Start is for ball, basketball, flag football, soccer, ten- basketball and is being held from now nis, gymnastics and various camps and until Dec. 29. The sessions will run from special events already in their fold, MWR Jan. 5 to Feb. 9, every Friday from 5 to 6 Youth Sports continues to blaze the trail p.m. in adding and starting up new things to “We break them down into four sta- do. tions and then we teach the parent the In announcement of their latest pro- objective of that station and then they gram, MWR Youth Sports is currently teach their youth,” Bigham said. “Then holding registration from now until Jan- we rotate around through the stations, uary 2018 for their Youth Sports and Fit- making sure that they are doing proper ness Cross Country Running Club. form.” The easy-to-run, youth-running pro- Finding all of the registration dates for gram called, “Ready, Set, Run,” will be sports and special events can be one mas- held from Jan. 3 to Aug. 18 and is wel- sive maze for parents to navigate their come to participants ages 7 to 18. way around. According to Youth Sports and Fit- However, Bigham said another feature ness Coorodinator at JBPHH Brittany that makes MWR Youth Sports the best Bigham, kids will train primarily at Ear- in their class is the full web support they hart Field with an end goal of completing receive through www.greatlifehawaii. a half-marathon. com. “This is something that is athletic, “The biggest thing is that, with our web but it’s not a team sport,” Bigham said. site updates, our calendar is on the web “They’ll run on the base-running events. site, so that people can see what’s coming So there will be 5Ks. We’ll encourage up for registration and when,” Bigham Youth basketball is just one of many sports that will them to sign up for the Ford Island 10K said. “That will always keep them aware kick off new seasons in 2018. and then the ultimate race is the Hickam of what’s going on.” - • December 1, 2017 HO‘OKELE
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam UPCOMING EVENTS Morale, Welfare and Recreation Tower Lighting Celebration to return next week The Freedom Tower Lighting Celebration will feature family-friendly activities Dec. 8.
MWR Marketing photos Registration for youth sports begins today Registration for youth sports junior Golf Course driving range. The 2 gets team tennis spring season begins Dec. participants two buckets of balls to hit. 1 at the youth sports office. The season Clubs are available to be borrowed. runs from Feb. 1 to May 6. The cost PGA club pros will be on hand to offer of this activity is 40 per child and tips. The event will also include 2 it is open to ages 6 to 18. For more hot dogs and 1 water and soda. This information, call 473-0789. activity is open to ages 6 and up. For Registration for Ready, Set, Run more information, call 449-2304. begins Dec. 1 at the youth sports office. Free “Bookish Holiday Ornament This youth cross country running club Making” will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. runs from an. 3 to Aug. 18. Cost of this Dec. 6 at the oint Base Pearl Harbor- activity is 20 per child and it is open to Hickam Library. Patrons can make their ages 7 to 18. For more information, call own custom ornament using recycled 473-0789. book pages. This activity is open to Registration for free Smart Start all base-eligible patrons. For more Reid Tokeshi Basketball begins Dec. 1 at the youth information, call 449-8296. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam sports office. This is a parent and youth Golf demo day will be held from 3:30 Morale, Welfare and Recreation participation program where the parents learn to coach their kids. The sessions to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at Navy-Marine Golf Course. Patrons can try out some of the The great lawn at Freedom Tower run from an. 5 to Feb. 9 at Bloch Arena. will be the site of holiday festivities This activity is open to youth ages 3 to latest golf equipment for free. For more when the annual Tower Lighting Cele- 5. For more information, call 473-0789. information, call 471-0142. bration returns on Dec. 8. For the 48th th year, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Abandoned vehicle auction will be Free 48 Annual Tower Lighting (MWR) will fill the portion of the lawn held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Celebration will be held from 4:30 to nearest the tower with family-friendly abandoned vehicle lot on South Avenue. 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at Freedom Tower. The activities. Vehicles are sold “as is” with all faults of event will include free family-friendly Patrons young and old will find many any nature, known or unknown, without activities, entertainment by the U.S. Air of the popular offerings returning this Force Band of the Pacific Hawaii, free year. Lara Katine of MWR Special warranty or guarantee, either expressed Events said parents can spend quality photos with Santa and the tower lighting Photos with Santa will return at this year’s or implied. Bids need to be submitted in bonding time with their kids making celebration. person. The cost to attend this event is to end the event. Food will be available crafts and other projects. free, and it is open to military Department for purchase. For more information, visit “Nothing like homemade artwork to staple every year — will return. of Defense cardholders only. For more www.greatlifehawaii.com. brighten the house or give as a gift from The event concludes with the tradi- information, visit www.greatlifehawaii.com a child,” Katine said. tional lighting of the tower. Free holiday open house will be held In addition, patrons can also check “The holiday celebration wouldn’t be Learn to standup paddleboard from from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 9 at the out the “milk and cookies” tent featuring complete without the lighting of the 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. and 10:30 to 11:30 Arts & Crafts Center. It’s designed for holiday treats to eat and drink. tower, and each year we strive for inno- a.m. Dec. 3 at Hickam Harbor. The cost the whole family with free make’n’takes, The event also serves as an opportu- vative new ways to keep the festivities of this class is 25 and the deadline to nity for customers to support some of fresh and new. Watch for exciting sur- demos, giveaways, hot dogs and soda. prises planned for this year’s lighting!” sign up is Dec 1. For more information, the commands and on-base organiza- This event is open to all ages. For more tions. Katine said. call 449-5215. information, call 448-9907. Hot food off the grill and finger foods The Tower Lighting Celebration will Moonlight paddle will be held from will be for sale. Katine suggested bring- begin at 4:30 p.m. and continue until Women’s surf lessons will be held the lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. Parking 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Hickam ing cash as ATMs will not be on site and from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 10 at Hickam credit card purchases will be limited. is limited. A free shuttle service will be Harbor. The cost of this activity is 25 Harbor. Participants can receive Live musical entertainment this year provided, traveling round-trip from the and it includes all gear. Sign up deadline professional instruction from the Outdoor is by the United States Air Force Band BX Garden Shop from 4:15 p.m. until is Dec. 1. For more information, call Recreation staff. The cost of this class of the Pacific-Hawaii. Katine said the the event ends. 449-5215. event will include a few new activities For more information and updates, go is 30 and participants need to be able this year, but photos with Santa — a to www.greatlifehawaii.com. 2 Tuesday will be held from 3:30 to swim without a lifejacket. For more to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at Mamala Bay information, call 449-5215.
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PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY D C. 7 On Dec. 7, the National Park Service and the United States Navy will host the 76th Anniversary National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Commemoration Ceremony. The ceremony will begin at 7:50 a.m. and take place on the Ceremonial Lawn at World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, This year’s theme, “Rising to the Challenge,” highlights events during the first year after the attack. Members of the general public are required to park at Aloha Stadium and board shuttle buses to the ceremony. Shuttle space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Seating for the ceremony is limited and preference will be given to those with ADA needs. Additional seating will be available in the theater, where a live broadcast of the ceremony will be shown. In addition, a Hickam Field Commemoration will be begin at 7:50 a.m. at Atterbury Circle, hosted by the 15th Wing. FMI: www. pearlharborevents.com.
Pearl Harbor survivor Jack Holder wipes away tears during the 75th Commemoration Event of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and ahu at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on Dec 7, 20 . U.S. Navy file photo by MC1 Rebecca Wolfbrandt
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TODAY — DEC. 1 TODAY — DEC. 1 7 00 P Thor Ragnarok (3-D) (PG- 3) 7 00 P Jigsaw (R)
SATURDAY — DEC. 2 SATURDAY — DEC. 2 2 30 P Thor Ragnarok (PG- 3) 3 00 P y Little Pony The ovie (PG) 5 0 P Tyler Perry’s Boo 2 00 P A Bad oms Christmas (R) A adea Halloween (PG- 3) 7 0 P Thank ou For our Service (R) SUNDAY — DEC. 3 30 P y Little Pony The ovie (PG) SUNDAY — DEC. 3 00 P Jigsaw (R) 2 30 P Thor Ragnarok (3-D) (PG- 3) 5 00 P The Foreigner (R) THURSDAY — DEC. 7 7 20 P A Bad oms Christmas (R) 30 P Thank ou For our Service (R)
THURSDAY — DEC. 7 7 00 P A Bad oms Christmas (R) Thank You for Your Service Sgt. Adam Schumann tries to readjust to civilian life after returning home from the war in Iraq. Fellow soldier Tausolo Aeiti must deal with the aftermath of a bombing that left him with a traumatic brain injury. Will Waller searches for normalcy after surviving several explosions, while Michael mory must deal with the effects of a sniper’s bullet to the head. With memories of the battlefield still lingering, the Soldiers soon begin their long journey to physical and emotional rehabilitation. *Movie schedules are subject to change without notice.