VOL. 46, NO. 10 March 17, 2017

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Photo by Roy Kikuta, Oahu Army Natural Resources Program Volunteer A Black Hawk helicopter heads for its drop zone in the Waianae Mountain Range with a long line sling load of materials to build an enclosure to protect a population of endan- gered Oahu tree snails.  e deliveries to the drop zone took place over the course of three days, from March 8 to 10. Army’s heavy lifting helps protect endangered snails KAREN A. IWAMOTO state of Hawaii because of the e© ort by Sta© Writer OANRP to fund endangered plant, bird WAIANAE MOUNTAIN RANGE — On and snail protection work,” said Dan Sail- a clear morning, here, thousands of feet er, natural resources manager for OANRP, above Scho eld Barracks, a pair of con- which is part of U.S. Army Garrison-Ha- servationists from the Oahu Army Natu- waii’s Directorate of Public Works. ral Resources Program scanned the sky, He and Jamie Tanino, a rare snail con- waiting for the approach of a Black Hawk servation specialist with OANRP, were helicopter scheduled to sling load sup- here to assist the Soldiers with the sling plies for an enclosure that will protect loads for the so-called “snail jail,” which a population of endangered Oahu tree will be built next to another enclosure snails. that is already home to hundreds of the ey heard the aircraft’s approach be- endangered kahuli snails, also known as fore they saw it. It cleared the tree line, Achatinella mustelina. hovered over the marked drop zone, and e snails, which measure in at about released its load of wooden pallets before three quarters of an inch, were once continuing its Ÿ ight back to Scho eld. abundant in the island’s forests, Sailer Over the course of three days, from said, adding that stories from generations March 8 to 10, Black Hawk pilots and past describe them as covering the leaves crew chiefs from the 2nd Battalion, 25th of trees “like barnacles.” Aviation Regiment, 25th Combat Avia- ey were revered by the Hawaiian Photo by Karen A. Iwamoto, Oahu Publications tion Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, with people for their beautifully patterned Dan Sailer, natural resources manager for OANRP, searches for endangered Oahu tree ground and sling load assistance from the shells, which vary by region and range in snails in a snail enclosure on the Waianae Mountain Range. Below — An image of an endangered Oahu tree snail. 209th Aviation Support Battalion, 25th color from yellow, orange and red to gray, CAB, 25th ID, delivered 21 loads of build- black and white. ing supplies – everything from wooden “If you look at the snails enough, are non-native predators, such as rats, have been working,” Sailer said. “We built pallets and plastic sheeting to a wood you can know, ‘Oh this guy is from the Jackson’s chameleons and the carnivo- ... (one of the)  rst ones about six years chipper and concrete – each load weigh- (Koolau) area’ or ‘ is guy is from the rous rosy wolf snail, as well as loss of na- ago, and now the population there is well ing up to approximately 4,000 pounds. (Waianae) area,’” Sailer explained. “ ere tive habitat. ese challenges are exac- over 1,000 and thriving.” It would have taken a smaller, private are enough variations in the color pat- erbated by the low fertility rate and slow e Army, in partnership with the helicopter over twice as long to drop the terns and banding patterns (on the maturation rate among the native snails, state and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ser- supplies to this remote area, which is not shells).” which are believed to reach breeding age vice, manages  ve snail enclosures in accessible by automobile. Hawaiian chants describe forests alive at about 7 years old. the Waianae Mountain Range and plans Chief Warrant O¦ cer 3 Brent W. Greg- with the sound of the snails’ singing. (Sci- Research has shown the snail enclo- to build two more, for a total of ory of the 2-25th Avn. Regt., one of the entists note that the snails do not have sures are successful at stabilizing ka- seven. pilots, said the mission allowed the team vocal cords, and the singing, or chirping, huli populations, Sailer said, noting that from the 25th CAB to prove its ability to was likely from insects living in the snails’ outside of the enclosures, there are very successfully coordinate with Ÿ ight crews, habitat.) limited threat-control measures to pre- Photo by Sgt. Daniel Johnson, 28th Public ground crews, sling load teams and drop- At their peak, the tree snails thrived vent predators from destroying the kahuli A airs Detachment zone personnel. Together, they overcame from sea level to the upper regions of the population. challenges associated with executing Koolau and Waianae mountain ranges, “ e snails are still declining through- unique rigging procedures, conducting according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife out the Waianae and Koolaus, long line sling load drops and negotiating Service, but today are found only at el- except in the snail jails, delivery to an unfamiliar drop zone in the evations above 1,300 feet. so what’s been Waianae Mountain Range. People began noticing a drop o© in the really great for “ e mission strengthened our skills number of native forest snails around the me is seeing as a unit by exercising our ability to con- late 1950s, Tanino said. the snail jails duct unique external loads in a real world In 1981, they were placed on the state environment,” he said, crediting the sling of Hawaii’s and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife’s load team from the 209th ASB for ensur- lists of endangered species. e Army is ing the loads were rigged, certi ed and tasked with protecting them, along with air worthy. about 100 other endangered native spe- “What people don’t realize is the Army cies within the Army’s training area. is a major conservation partner in the e main threats to their existence

Photo by Roy Kikuta, Oahu Army Natural Resources Program Volunteer A Soldier readies a load of material to be airlifted to the Waianae Mountain Range.  e material will be used to build an enclosure for a population of endangered Oahu tree snails. Army announces annual environmental award winners and innovative approaches, can directly lulu, Hawaii. Army National Guard, Montgomery, Ala- Local Ntl. Guard wins enhance Army readiness,” said Eugene •Natural Resources Conservation bama. sustainability award Collins, deputy assistant secretary of the (large installation category), Minnesota •Sustainability (team or individual Army for Environment, Safety and Occu- Army National Guard, Camp Ripley, Little category), Pennsylvania Army National ARMY NEWS SERVICE pational Health. Falls, Minnesota. Guard, Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylva- News Release is year’s nominations include a wide •Cultural Resources Management nia. e Army recently announced the variety of winning solutions, ranging from (small installation category), Virginia •Environmental Excellence in Weap- winners of the Fiscal Year 2016 Secretary alternative remediation strategies for ac- Army National Guard, Camp Pendleton, on System Acquisition (small program), of the Army Environmental Awards. Five celerated cleanup to innovative land and Blackstone, Virginia. Army Research Laboratory Wash Primer installations and three teams will receive pest management practices, all demon- •Environmental Quality (overseas in- Replacement Team, Aberdeen Proving the highest honor in the  eld of environ- strating mission-enhancing environmen- stallation category), U.S. Army Garrison, Ground, Maryland. mental science and sustainability con- tal stewardship.” Bavaria, Germany. ese winners will represent the Army ferred by the Army. Congratulations to the Army’s  scal •Environmental Restoration (installa- at the Secretary of Defense competition “ ese awardees clearly demonstrate year 2016 award winners: tion category), Fort Bragg, North Carolina. later this year. how fully engaged leadership, coupled •Sustainability (non-industrial catego- •Cultural Resources Management (Editor’s note: Article from Army Envi- with sound environmental practices ry), Hawaii Army National Guard, Hono- (team or individual category), Alabama ronmental Command Public A airs.) A-2 | MARCH 17, 2017 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS & COMMENTARY Social media antics can ruin careers Amy Perry America does this for me,” he said. “If they Army News Service post something offensive, someone will FORT LEE, Virginia — Social media is send it to a senior military leader, along with The HAW is an authorized very pervasive these days. a description of why they are upset. newspaper, produced in the inter- As a new generation of Soldiers – all well- “The Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers est of the U.S. Army community in versed in the various aspects of Facebook, who were recently suspended for posing with Hawaii by the U.S. Army-Garrison an empty casket (posted on Instagram by Hawaii Public Affairs Office. Con- Instagram and Twitter – join the ranks, tents of the HAW are not neces- senior leaders across the installation are Spc. Terry Harrison, Instagram, 1st Battalion, sarily the official views of, or en- taking steps to ensure these troops realize 147th Aviation Regiment), and Pfc. Tariqka dorsed by, the U.S. Government or the impact of their online chatter. Sheffey (a quartermaster Soldier at Fort the Department of the Army. Col. Mary Beth Taylor, 23rd Quartermaster Carson, Colorado), who is being investigated The HAW is printed by the Ho- Brigade commander, and Col. Thomas following her post bragging about hiding in nolulu Star-Advertiser, a private firm in no way connected with the Rivard, 59th Ordnance Brigade commander, her car rather than saluting the flag, are great U.S. Govt., under exclusive written both oversee organizations that are examples of the possible consequences for a agreement with U.S. Army, Hawaii. responsible for training and preparing Soldier’s career if their unprofessional social The HAW is published weekly thousands of Soldiers each year to move on media posts come to the attention of their using the offset method of re- to their first duty stations. Teaching the new military supervisor,” said Rivard. “Once we production and has a printed circulation of 15,300. Everything troops about using social media responsibly are aware of a problem, we locate the Soldier advertised herein shall be made is among their top priorities. to have them remove the posting. We’ve available for purchase, use or pa- During the welcome brief at the Ordnance used the Criminal Investigation Division to tronage without regard to race, Campus, Rivard said his command team track down Soldiers who have moved on to color, religion, sex, national ori- covers top issues with about 250 new their next duty station. If appropriate, we gin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or Soldiers each week. will subject the Soldier to Uniform Code of any other non-merit factor of the “I routinely discuss the use of social media Military Justice punishment and possible purchaser, user or patron. and how their identity translates beyond just administrative action. Although we haven’t U.S. Army illustration The appearance of advertis- themselves to the entire U.S. Army,” said yet eliminated a Soldier from the Army for ing herein, including inserts and “There are no split personalities in social Rivard. “This includes making videos while media” headline runs atop a poster that is misuse of social media, it remains an option supplements, does not constitute in uniform, naming videos after Army units if the situation warrants this.” endorsement by the Dept. of the part of the Army’s effort to educate Soldiers Army, or the Honolulu Star-Ad- or installations, etc. I make the distinction on the use of social media. Remaining professional while on and off vertiser, of the firms, products or that we lack total freedom of speech while duty – both online and off – are important to services advertised. we wear our uniform. support of our nation as a Soldier or member maintaining Army standards, Taylor said. “My guidance to them is, that if they of the armed forces.” “Because we always represent the are identifying themselves as a Soldier – As smartphones with quick access to Army, and we want our actions to always Commander, U.S. Army regardless of on/off duty – their post must various social media sites become more reflect the goodness of the Army and our Garrison-Hawaii not rise to PG-13, and never can be as bad prolific, it is much more common for new profession,” she said. “Any breakdown in Col. Stephen E. Dawson or worse than a Miley Cyrus video/posting,” Soldiers to bring those devices with them self-discipline reflects the same of our Army. Garrison Command Sergeant Major he continued. “They fully understand this to advanced individual training, unlike 10 Once the public sees the breakdown, they CSM Lisa C. Piette-Edwards example, and most find it funny.” wonder how widespread that particular act Director, Public Affairs During Taylor’s in-brief with new is throughout the Army, post or unit being Dennis C. Drake quartermasters, she said her command one of us has the right to represented. They also wonder where else 656-3154 team talks about the lifelong impacts social wear the uniform and then we are breaking down. Chief, Internal Communication media can have. “We all make mistakes,” she continued. Aiko Rose Brum, 656-3155 Ndegrade the armed forces “ “I think it is important for leaders to do editor@ “At the brigade level, we emphasize that with an offensive video hawaiiarmyweekly.com in this profession you need to be ‘all in,’” said or statement in a public whatever they can to prevent the mistakes Pau Hana Editor Taylor. “This is not a part-time job, even if domain.” from happening by educating our Soldiers Jack Wiers 656-3157 you’re a guard or reserve component Soldier. — Col. Thomas Rivard, on the impact and consequences of actions.” community@ Once you don the uniform, you represent commander, 59th Ordnance Brigade It can be hard for new Soldiers to hawaiiarmyweekly.com the U.S. Army … always! understand why their misuse of social media Staff Writer and “Anything you do to disgrace or discredit interests the Army at all, said Rivard. Photo Editor Karen Iwamoto 656-3150 yourself has the same negative impact for years ago when flip phones were the norm. “The fact is that it reflects poorly on their reporter@ the Army,” she said. “We explain to our newly The ease of access makes it important for professionalism and erodes the public’s trust hawaiiarmyweekly.com arrived Soldiers that they are ambassadors commanders to teach their troops how in the armed forces,” he said, reminding all Layout for the Army and our unit. Those of us in the posting can have negative consequences, the public holds the military in high regard. ­­­Kristen Wong military are bound by standards of conduct. said Rivard. (See the full article at www. [email protected] We must maintain those standards once we “I tell the Soldiers that I don’t look for hawaiiarmyweekly.com/2017/03/15/social- Advertising: 529-4700 raise our right hand and commit to service in their social media postings because all of media-antics-can-ruin-careers/.) Classifieds: 521-9111 Address: Public Affairs Office 745 Wright Ave., WAAF Building 107, 2nd Floor Schofield Barracks, HI 96857-5000 Senior advisers call for budget certainty Website: Lisa Ferdinando “While we remain mindful of www.hawaiiarmyweekly.com DoD News, Defense Media Activity Nondelivery or distribution current budget pressures across the 656-3155 or 656-3488 WASHINGTON — The military’s senior Defense Department, cost savings enlisted members appeared before Con- need to be tempered by the need gress, recently, to discuss quality of life issues to retain our talent, which is truly a Contributing Commands and advocate for budget certainty to main- national asset,” he said. U.S. Army-Pacific tain military superiority and recruit and re- Russell Dodson, 438-2662 tain the best people. Facebook group is against 25th Infantry Division Army Sgt. Maj. Daniel A. Dailey, Navy Corps values LTC Robert Phillips 655-6343 Master Chief Petty Officer Steven S. Gior- Green addressed the controversy in 2nd Brigade Combat Team dano, Marine Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, and which members of a private Facebook MAJ Karen Roxberry Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth O. Wright group shared explicit photographs 655-0738 spoke to the House Appropriations Subcom- of female Marines. Naval Criminal 3rd Brigade Combat Team mittee on Military Construction, Veterans Af- Investigative Service is investigating, CPT Ramee L. Opperude Photo by Army Sgt. Lisa Soy fairs and Related Agencies. Budget certainty and investment in service mem- he said. 655-9526 “If you want to continue to retain and at- “We absolutely denounce the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade bers are important factors in recruiting and retain- CPT Heba Bullock tract quality people under the current end ing the best all-volunteer military. actions of any Marine, presently 656-6663 strength of our all-volunteer force, we must serving, whether active reserve or 8th Theater Sustainment continue sustainment efforts, as was the case retain the best people if it is not able to offer veteran, that go against our Corps values of Command in last year’s Congress,” Dailey said. them much in the way of incentives and im- honor, courage and commitment,” Green MAJ Lindsey Elder Investments in service members is an in- proved quality of life, the senior enlisted ad- said. 438-0944 vestment in readiness and the future of the visers said. Actions that disrespect fellow Marines 311th Signal Command force, he pointed out. Providing the funding hurt the force and its combat effectiveness, (Theater) “The fiscal situation over the past few CPT Liana Kim, 787-4095 to take care of the service members and their years, coupled with the drawdown, has he said. 94th Army Air & Missile Defense families results in improved readiness, he caused some of the highest quality Marines “Such conduct tears away the very fibers Command and the other advisers pointed out. to walk away from the Corps with their of unit cohesion, our families and, most of SFC Claudio Tejada Valerio “Ours is a life of hardship, and we must do families,” Green said. all, the trust that sustains us on the battlefield 448-1556 what we can to manage it in order to keep our “If you ask me what you can do for us as a and brings us together as a band of brothers 9th Mission Support Command Sailors focused on their jobs, satisfied with Corps today, I would tell you fiscal certainty,” and sisters,” Green said. CPT Liana Kim 438-1600 ext. 3114 their service and comfortable in knowing he said. The Corps strives to ensure its people are 18th Medical Command their families are stable,” Giordano said. Wright expressed concerns about treated with dignity and respect, he said, (Deployment Support) He said providing Sailors the ability to de- proposed changes to compensation, adding, “We’re all part of the solution or the SFC John D. Brown, 437-4737 vote their full attention and capabilities to the specifically in the form of basic allowance problem.” Tripler Army Medical Center mission is critical in strengthening the force for housing, or BAH, in the fiscal year 2017 The commandant of the Marine Corps, James Guzior, 433-2809 and ensuring successful execution of the National Defense Authorization Act. Gen. Robert B. Neller, said in a video U.S. Army Corps of Engineers- Navy mission. “The regressive nature of the proposed message to the force that the actions were Honolulu District Dino Buchanan, 835-4003 “Ensuring the Sailors and their families legislation effectively removes BAH as a part harmful to other Marines, disrespectful and 500th Military are taken care of guarantees the Navy main- of regular military compensation, which not reflective of the core values of the service. Intelligence Brigade tains maritime superiority and readiness,” he could severely limit our ability to recruit and “When I hear allegations of Marines SFC Thomas Collins said. retain our Airmen,” he said. denigrating their fellow Marines, I don’t 437-6819 Such a move, Wright said, would reverse think such behavior is that of true warriors 599th Transportation Brigade Funding needed to maintain nearly 20 years of legislative action that or warfighters,” Neller said, noting the Donna Klapakis, 656-6420 investigation is under way and changes will USAG-Pohakuloa best personnel ensured service members were appropriately Eric Hamilton, 808-969-2402 The military will not be able to recruit and compensated in line with the private sector. be made, if needed.

Because March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, we wondered, “What would you want to find at the end of the rainbow?” By Karen A. Iwamoto and Kristen Wong, Oahu Publications

“An answer to “Gold to buy a “Peace, love, “A pot of money “Honestly? Choc- world hunger.” motorcycle.” goodness and the to use to plan olate. Because pursuit of happi- for the future I love choco- ness. What else and to invest.” late – especially would you want?” anything with almonds, peanuts and caramel.”

Spc. Shay Debra Casey Kelly Jean Evans 1st Sgt. James San Nicholas Concessionaire Museum technician Middleton 58th MP Co., 728th Schofield Barracks Isaiah Curry Tropic Lightning 73rd Sig. Co., 25th MP Bn., 8th MP Bde., Exchange Age 5 Museum Sust. Bde., 25th ID 8th TSC SOLDIERS HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY MARCH 17, 2017 | A-3 USARPAC bids farewell, welcome to leaders Story and photo by of Joint Operations, Australian Head- staff sgt. Christopher quarters Joint Operations Command, MCCuLLough near Kowen, Australian Capital Territory. U.S. Army-Pacific Public Affairs “During his tenure as USARPAC’s FORT SHAFTER — Australian Army deputy commanding general-North, he’s Maj. Gen. Gregory C. Bilton, outgoing had a tremendous impact,” said Brown. deputy commanding general-North, “It sends a powerful signal of the strength U.S. Army-Pacific, and Australian Army of our bilateral alliance when you can Maj. Gen. Roger Noble, incoming deputy dispatch an Australian general officer to commanding general-North, in concert speak on behalf of the U.S. Army to allies with U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Doug Ander- and partners throughout the region.” son, incoming deputy commanding gen- (When he returns to Australia,) “he’ll eral-Army Reserve, were honored during be deputy of the Joint Operations Com- a Flying “V” ceremony held at historic mand under Vice Admiral Johnston,” Palm Circle, here, Tuesday. Brown said. “The cool thing about that is, The Flying “V” ceremony traditionally he’ll continue to work with (Pacific Com- welcomes or honors senior Army officials mand) and us, so we’ll see him around, when they assume duties or depart from and we’re glad for that.” (from left to right,) the usarpaC Cg, gen. robert B. Brown; australian army Maj. USARPAC. The “V” refers to the way the Brown finished up by thanking Bilton gen. gregory C. Bilton, outgoing deputy Cg-north, usarpaC; australian army colors are posted during the ceremony, for his contributions to USARPAC and Maj. gen. roger noble, incoming deputy Cg-north; and Brig. gen. Doug anderson, which is V-shaped. expressed how he felt one of the best de- incoming deputy Cg-army reserve, salute the american flag during the playing of the USARPAC’s subordinate and theater- cisions ever made in USARPAC’s history national anthem at the flying V. enabling commands were represented was to have someone from Australia as- on the parade field by Soldiers bearing signed as deputy commanding general. Noble, who is coming to USARPAC from fore continuing on to even higher com- the organizational colors and command Bilton expressed that it was a great the 101st Airborne Division where he mands,” Brown said. teams. honor to have served under Brown, and deployed to the Middle East as the dep- Noble, in turn, stated, “There is no The USARPAC commanding general, how proud he was to have contributed to uty commanding general, Coalition Joint doubt that the Australian defense force Gen. Robert B. Brown, officiated the cere- its work across the Indo-Asia-Pacific The- Forces Land Component Command, deeply respects and appreciates the deci- mony and addressed Bilton’s importance ater during his tenure at USARPAC. during Operation Inherent Resolve in sion of the United States to let an Austra- to USARPAC and the impact he has had “It’s been a privilege to serve here in Iraq. lian fill this post.” on the command. the United States Army Pacific, and we “Roger continues the quickly emerg- (See the full article at www.hawai Bilton prepares to depart USARPAC, will treasure our memories,” said Bilton. ing tradition of Australia sending their iarmyweekly.com/2017/03/15/usarpac- after 28-months of distinguished service. Brown also recognized the arrival of best Army officers to serve as USAR- bids-farewell-to-bilton-welcomes-noble- He will assume the duties of deputy chief Bilton’s replacement, Maj. Gen. Roger PAC deputy commanding generals be- anderson/.) Clinic gets latest LPD from retired major general 1st Lt. Jason KiLgore and let good people go to work,” he ex- a request that previous commanders had others, a leader must lead one’s self.” U.S. Army Health Clinic-Schofield Barracks plained. denied. Rubenstein was the commanding gen- He humbly attributed his success to the During his discussion with the entire eral of the U.S. Army Medical Department SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Col. Soldiers he had previously served with, staff, he mainly focused on prioritizing Center and School and, concurrently, Deydre Teyhen, commander of the U.S. giving the credit to his “good people.” the organization’s mission, vision and the chief of the U.S. Army Medical Ser- Army Health Clinic at Schofield Barracks “Serving under Rubenstein, to have values, and explained how they are sup- vice Corps. His previous positions were (USAHC-SB), hosted retired Maj. Gen. him as a mentor, was truly a blessing. He ported by personal mission, vision and the Army Deputy Surgeon General, and David Rubenstein, a Fellow of the Ameri- consistently led by example and assumed values. before that, the commanding general of can College of Healthcare Executives, to risk to allow Soldiers to train at a higher “To meet the many challenges that we Europe Regional Medical Command and discuss the importance of an organiza- level than before,” said Teyhen, once a face, we as leaders, must lead others to command surgeon for the U.S. Army Eu- tion’s mission, vision and values with the subordinate of Rubenstein. “This allowed achieving the organization’s mission, vi- rope and the 7th Army. USAHC-SB staff. us to go above and beyond expectations sion and values,” Rubenstein stated. His commands included the 30th Med- The major general also spent time with and continue to improve our quality of Three tenants are vital in the success of ical Brigade; Landstuhl Regional Medical senior leaders talking about leadership, care.” any mission, he said. Without good lead- Center; 21st Combat Support Hospital, mentorship and coaching. Teyhen remembers that Rubenstein al- ership, and the ability to motivate one’s Task Force Med Eagle (while deployed Rubenstein gave the audience great ways welcomed new, creative and unique subordinates to become “good people,” to Bosnia and Herzegovina); 18th Surgi- advice that led him to higher levels within training opportunities. He once signed off the mission is destined to fail. cal Hospital (MASH); and Headquarters the Army. on the risk management form allowing a Rubenstein ended his discussion with Company, 307th Medical Battalion (Air- “Good leaders describe an end state CH 47 to sling load its maximum capacity, a final thought on being a leader: “To lead borne), 82nd Airborne Division. A-4 | MARCH 17, 2017 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY SOLDIERS RHC-P leads facilitation of NIMS workshop at MEDCOM EMiLy yEh it would grow into the accomplishment Army. In attendance at the workshop level leadership feedback from the group Regional Health Command-Pacific Public Affairs it has become for the region,” stated session that took place March 1-3, in discussions, so they can impact change HONOLULU — Regional Health Edmondson, RHC-P’s SHARP program San Antonio, Texas, were 28 NCOs in when and where feasible. Command-Pacific, or RHC-P, carries manager. “After assisting with the the rank of sergeant through sergeant As Edmondson reflected on his role on its tradition of excellence by being facilitation of a NIMS workshop for the first class, from several different military he reflected on his personal goals as a the first organization in the active 25th Infantry Division, myself and RHC- occupational specialties (MOS). Soldier, too. Army to independently, without on-site P’s leadership team saw the benefits of Edmondson’s team of RHC-P assigned “For years, growing up in the Army, I assistance from the Center for the Army bringing the NIMS program to all direct facilitators included Master Sgt. Teresa always heard and often said, if I ever get Profession and Ethics (CAPE) and Army reporting units in the region.” Wilson-Mitchell, Sgt. 1st Class Kristen to a rank where I can influence change, Research Institute (ARI), to implement The mission of the NIMS workshop Stall, Staff Sgt. India Marquez, Staff Sgt. I will,” said Edmondson. “This workshop the “Not in My Squad” (NIMS) workshop. is to help junior NCOs assess the state Dawn Irvine and Staff Sgt. Trisha Ronk. empowers the most junior NCOs to RHC-P’s regional program manager, of mutual trust and cohesion within The team of facilitators was chosen implement change. They no longer need Master Sgt. Kevin Edmondson, also their squads and teams, as well as gain because of their previous experience and to reach the rank of sergeant major or be met another significant milestone situational understanding in an effort to participation with the NIMS workshop. a command sergeant major to do so. This recently. He was the lead facilitator build and improve dignity, respect and During the three-day workshop, is their opportunity to shape the Army, during the Army Medicine (AMEDD) inclusion. participants discussed topics ranging and Army Medicine, for years to come.” level workshop. Edmondson, along with “The workshop allows NCOs an from the role of squad leaders in building Edmondson and his team will RHC-P facilitators, worked alongside opportunity to talk about the challenges unit climate; how leaders build and continue conducting the NIMS Sgt. Maj. Wendell Mullen, AMEDD’s they face while building and maintaining maintain positive climates; and building workshops around the region at Joint SHARP program manager, who led the a positive climate on their teams and an Army-wide culture of dignity, respect, Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, and workshop. squads,” explained Edmondson. inclusion and trust. Fort Wainwright, Alaska, in March and “When I first participated in the Participants gathered from nearly NIMS participants also worked at Camp Zama, Japan, and U.S. Army NIMS workshop in 2016, I had no idea every geographical location in the collaboratively to provide command Garrison-Yongsan in June. DoD implements expanded drug testing for military applicants Lisa FErdinando academies, incoming members of the only the most qualified people, Martin members are tested on,” Martin said. “Ap- DoD News, Defense Media Activity ROTC, and officer candidates undergo- said. Incoming service members will be plicants need to be aware of the standard WASHINGTON — Drug testing for all ing initial training in an enlisted status. held to the same standards as current we hold our service members to when applicants for military service is expand- military members, who are subject to they join the service.” ing to include the same 26-drug panel Ensuring the best enter military random drug testing up to three times a About 279,400 applicants are pro- used for active military members, the With drug use incompatible with year, he added. cessed for entry into military service each Defense Department’s director of drug military service, the expanded testing is “Military applicants currently are test- year, with roughly 2,400 of them testing testing and program policy has said. meant to ensure readiness by admitting ed on a small subset of drugs that military positive for drugs, Martin said. Data in- The change, effective April 3, is due to dicates that about 450 additional people the level of illicit and prescription medi- will test positive using the expanded test- cation abuse among civilians, as well as ing, he said. the increase in heroin and synthetic drug use within the civilian population, Army Policy details Col. Tom Martin explained. The updated policy allows applicants Currently, military applicants are who test positive to reapply after 90 days, tested for marijuana; cocaine; amphet- if the particular service allows it, Martin amines, including methamphetamine; said. Any individual who tests positive on and designer amphetamines, such as the second test is permanently disquali- MDMA – also known as “Molly” or “Ec- fied from military service, he said, but he stasy” – and MDA, also known as “Adam,” noted that the services have the discre- he said. tion to apply stricter measures and can The expanded testing will include disqualify someone after one positive test. those drugs as well as heroin, codeine, Current policy allows for different morphine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, standards for reapplication depending hydromorphone, oxymorphone, and a on the type of drug, Martin said. The up- number of synthetic cannabinoids and dated policy is universal and allows only benzodiazepine sedatives, Martin said. one opportunity to reapply for military The new standards apply to all military Photo by David Vergun service regardless of drug type, he said. applicants, including recruits entering army Maj. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford (left), commander, U.s. army Communications- The update to Department of De- through military entrance processing sta- Electronics Command, performs a ceremonial swearing-in of delayed Entry Program fense Instruction 1010.16 was published tions, as well as appointees to the service enlistees at aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Feb. 27. A-6 | MARCH 17, 2017 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY SOLDIERS ‘Warfighters’ strengthen Army’s backbone Story and photos by tion ceremony,” said Sgt. Maj. Staff Sgt. tareSha hIll Michael Smith, operations 8th Military Police Brigade Public Affairs NCO and guest speaker of 8th Theater Sustainment Command the event, with 2nd Bn., 35th SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — It is the Infantry Regiment, 3rd Bri- first milestone in the career of an enlisted gade Combat Team, 25th Inf. Soldier. It is steeped in tradition and the Division. “I am truly honored only ceremony that honors the noncom- to be a part of yours.” missioned officer (NCO): the NCO In- Smith imparted his advice duction Ceremony. based on his own experi- Soldiers from the 728th Military Po- ences as an NCO, encourag- lice Battalion, “Warfighters,” and 303rd ing the inductees to emulate Ordnance Disposal Bn. (EOD), “Forged the “Creed of the Noncom- in Fire,” 8th MP Brigade, 8th Theater Sus- missioned Officer,” to be a tainment Command, accomplished that leader their Soldiers can look first milestone and participated in an up to, and to realize it is the NCO Induction Ceremony, here, March NCO who works for the Sol- 3, at Sgt. Smith Theater. dier and not the Soldier who The lights were dimmed and only the works for the NCO. stage was illuminated as 30 inductees “You work for your Sol- sat in their seats at the position of atten- diers, not the other way tion, waiting patiently for the honor to around,” said Smith. “Share be called to stand beneath the wooden in the hardships and lead archway that read, “NCOs Lead the Way,” them from the front.” and to officially sign their name upon the He stressed, “A sergeant is Charge of the NCO. a servant. We are servants.” NCO inductees recite the “Charge of the NCO” during their NCO Induction Ceremony hosted by Warfighters Command Sgt. Maj. Shelly Smith’s words of wisdom 728th MP Bn. and 303rd OD Bn. (eOD), 8th MP Bde., 8th tSC, March 3, at Sgt. Smith Theater. Marlowe, host of the ceremony, has par- resonated deeply with U.S. ticipated in many NCO induction cer- Army Soldier of the Year and inductee, concluded with “A Soldier’s Request.” ed NCO stood before his Soldier as the emonies throughout the course of her Sgt. Robert Miller, 74th OD Company With the mantle of leadership fully Soldier asked, “Sergeant, train me that I career, and she said she wanted the in- (EOD), 303rd OD Bn. (EOD), who said he upon their shoulders, one newly induct- too can earn the title sergeant.” ductees to feel a sense of pride and to absolutely agreed with Smith and his be- appreciate the history involved with the lief that NCOs are servants. ceremony. “If every day you are not coming to “I want them to understand how im- work and doing something for someone portant it is to be inducted into the Corps else, you need to do some self-reflecting. of the Noncommissioned Officers,” said This is not a ‘me’ Army; it’s a ‘we’ Army,” Marlowe, “to show them what right looks said Miller. like and to teach them about our tradi- Smith also stressed the importance of tions because this is a tradition that can maintaining one’s integrity and said to al- be easily lost.” ways guard against losing it. Participating in an NCO induction cer- “No one can take your integrity away; emony allows for a junior NCO to sym- you have to give that away. And once you bolically cross the line of passage from do, you will never get it back. You’ll never Soldier into the NCO Corps. However, be trusted by those seniors, peers and there are some NCOs who have never subordinates and you may never again experienced such a time-honored tradi- gain their confidence,” said Smith. tion. After each of the 30 inductees marched “I’m a little embarrassed to admit it, onto the stage and signed their name to Soldiers who are dressed in time-period uniforms represent battles from past to pres- but I have never been to an NCO induc- The Charge of the NCO, the ceremony ent during the NCO Induction Ceremony, March 3, at Sgt. Smith Theater. 8th TSC honors civilians of the quarter for excellent service Sgt. JON heINrICh cialist with 130th Engineer Brigade, 8th the field. the 8th TSC and saving hundreds of 8th Theater Sustainment Command TSC; Jerry Pasamonte, a budget analyst Pasamonte was awarded the Civilian thousands of dollars in transportation Public Affairs with the 8th TSC’s G8; and Yanyan Huang, of the Quarter for developing training cost avoidance. SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — U.S. Army an inventory management specialist with programs in the areas of the Government “It’s humbling to be recognized Hawaii held a ceremony honoring the Ci- 8th TSC’s Support Operations Munitions Travel Charge Card and Defense Travel as such, but this award accompanies vilian of the Quarter (COQ) and Civilian Section. System for personnel within the 8th TSC responsibilities to work harder and of the Year (COY) awardees, March 8, at “I’m surprised yet very proud,” Huang and scheduling sessions around the continue supporting the Army’s mission,” the Post Conference Room, here. said, “but honestly, it is already a great needs of customers at both Schofield Bar- Pasamonte said. “The award gives me a The COQ and the COY programs create honor just to be nominated. I really ap- racks and Fort Shafter. confirmation that I comply with fiscal interest and stimulate a healthy competi- preciate that my leadership took the time Huang was awarded the Civilian regulation, laws, policies and guidance tive spirit among Department of the Army to recognize us.” of the Quarter and Civilian of the as a budget analyst.” civilians while providing suitable recogni- Rockett was awarded the Civilian of the Year for leading a small team in “I think most of us are and will continue tion and reward for individuals who pos- Quarter for his work with the U.S. Army analyzing thousands of lines of Class to do the job regardless; the award just sess superior work performance. Combat Readiness Center, Directorate of V (Ammunition) requirements for solidifies it,” Huang said. “By publicly Out of five civilians awarded, three Public Works and with his brigade’s sub- U.S. Army-Pacific units. She was also recognizing the civilian workforce, it will were from the 8th Theater Sustainment ordinate units in creating a safer environ- awarded for leading a team at the Missile encourage an even more positive and Command: Clyde Rockett, a safety spe- ment within the brigade’s footprint and in Distribution Planning Conference for productive workforce.”

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE A-8 | MARCH 17, 2017 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY SOLDIERS Civic Action Team builds international bonds CAT returns from its six- month mission in Palau 1ST LT. JOHn D. HOWARD 84th Engineer Battalion 130th Eng. Brigade 8th Theater Sustainment Command PALAU — Twelve Soldiers from the Civic Action Team (CAT) Palau, 84th Engineer Battalion, 130th Eng. Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, re- deployed in February after a six-month, joint-rotational mission demonstrating the U.S. continued support and partner- ship with the Republic of Palau. Palau is located in the Micronesian re- gion and made up of 500 islands, consist- ing of 16 states. The U.S. and Palau are connected by the Compact of Free Association, an agreement, which leads the nations to cooperate on a broad range of issues, in- cluding strengthening regional security, promoting sustainable development and improving infrastructure. Welcomed by family members and 130th Eng. Bde. teammates, the return marks the completion of a deployment dedicated to strengthening relationships with the people of Palau. Photo by U.S. Army The highlights of their deployment in- Engineers from CAT 84-04 use a concrete saw to replace the waste-lines in the restroom at Camp Katuu, Palau. cluded nine major construction projects, including road repair and infrastructure diverse capabilities engineers provide in improvement; completion of 43 smaller strengthening international relationships. projects, known as technical assists, im- “One of the team’s most personal pacting more than 4,000 residents in and notable construction projects was Palau; contributing over 1,300 hours of ‘Buddy’s Memorial at Radar Hill,’ a new community service over the course of World War II memorial to honor the fall- the deployment, supporting local fitness en hero Samuel Sylvester ‘Buddy’ Blair of events and schools; and treating more 321st Infantry, 81st Inf. Division,” said 1st than 500 patients through various medi- Lt. Breawna Davis, the team’s officer in cal outreach events. charge. “Command Sgt. Maj. Ortega and I “A team of five of our engineers and commend the great work the Soldiers two apprentices made the 55-mile jour- have done during their rotation in Palau,” ney across the sea to the southern island said Lt. Col. Michael A. Busby, command- of Peleliu, Palau, to construct the memo- er, 84th Eng. Bn. “We are extremely proud rial. It was formally presented at a ribbon of their service and how well they repre- cutting ceremony on Veterans Day 2016 to sented our organization.” commemorate the U.S. and Palau shared The CAT Apprenticeship Program history and commitment to service,” he provided a unique opportunity to both explained. transfer practical skills and make mean- The CAT invested in the future of the ingful relationships in the community. mission by completing multiple projects. Soldiers led apprentices in various trades, (See the full article at www.hawai Photo by Staff Sgt. John C Garver, 8th Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs graduating four apprentices in electri- iarmyweekly.com/2017/03/14/civic-ac Sgt. 1st Class Jassen A. Marquez reads to children at the Belau Public Library every cal, administration and equipment op- tion-team-palau-strengthens-internation week as part of CAT Palau’s community outreach program conducted from August eration fields. The mission demonstrated al-bond/.) 2016 to February 2017.

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Beginning March go over acronyms, com- munity resources and personal and family pre- paredness, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at Schofield Barracks NCO Academy. April 21 / Friday Volunteer Recogni- tion — The 2017 U.S. Army Hawaii Volunteer Recognition Ceremony will be held April 21. Don’t miss the chance to nominate your organiza- tion’s volunteers to be recognized at this event. Information and nomina- tion forms can be found at https://hawaii.armym wr.com/pacific/hawaii/ programs/army-volun teer-corps. Ongoing USARPAC Survey — The U.S. Army-Pacific In- spector General’s Office would like to afford all leaders and Department of the Army civilians as- signed to USARPAC the opportunity to participate SOLDIERS HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY MARCH 17, 2017 | A-9 94th AAMDC pursues growth of its leaders Right — Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Foley (center), In Part 1 of 2, NCOs experience senior enlisted adviser, 94th AAMDC, USARPAC, speaks to enlisted leaders about the importance of physical Radar Hill, induction ceremony fitness and how it affects the Army mission following an Story and photos by early morning run on Radar Hill at Fort Shafter. Sgt. KIMBeRly K. MeNzIeS 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command Public Affairs JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM — Leaders Army to be the best Army in the world. Our guidance with the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, and leadership are required to ensure mission success, U.S. Army-Pacific, participated in Command Sgt. Maj. and I am honored to be part of the backbone of this John W. Foley’s Leader Professional Development organization and to accept all the responsibilities that (LPD) Week in February. are essential to that role,” said Thompson. The week was planned as a way to emphasize leader development and to encourage employing different techniques to effectively develop leaders at all levels. “Readiness is the No. 1 priority of the Army, and when you talk about readiness, you really can’t have ready units (ready Soldiers) without properly developed leaders and Soldiers,” said Foley, the command sergeant major of the 94th AAMDC. “Technology will only take you so far. It is your people, your Soldiers, that really make the advances for our Army and our nation.” Many times the emphasis of leader development is demonstrated through a single event. Foley considers it an unremitting plan. “Leader development is a continuous strategy, really a daily thing – whether you do it formally through NCO (noncommissioned officer) inductions, ceremonies, classes, vignettes or in an informal manner,” expressed Foley. During the four days, leaders in the unit conducted and participated in informal and formal leader development events across all ranks and military occupational specialties. Starring Frederica von Stade “I like to conduct LPDs that combine the officers, America’s best-loved mezzo-soprano warrant officers and NCOs,” shared Foley. “I think it is more powerful than doing an independent, stove-pipe HawaiiOpera.org | 808.596.7858 session. Let’s face it, when you do an NCODP, no one else knows what we are doing. When we incorporate everyone, not only is that ambiguity eliminated, but you are also all learning from each other.” The informal portion of the week was conducted through conversation and shared military experience. The formal portion of the week consisted of a physical activity event, an NCO induction ceremony and a staff ride. “The vision was to do something in the physical domain – some (physical readiness training) that would challenge most leaders and NCOs, to do something to recognize newly promoted NCOs and to incorporate a portion where we learned about our local military history here, where we came from and how that translates to what we do in the unit today,” said Foley.

Strenuous physical activity For the physical activity event, NCOs and promotable specialists conducted an early morning run up Radar Hill at Fort Shafter. The run, which began prior to sunrise, initially had to be illuminated by ChemLights to prevent possible injuries due to limited visibility. “After conducting preparatory drills, we ran a few miles on Radar Hill,” said Sgt. Geysi Johnson, the property book office NCO with 94th AAMDC. “It definitely was not what I would call easy. It was my first time on Radar Hill, and when I turned the corner on the road to start on the trail, I looked up, saw the incline lit up with ChemLights, and I swear my legs groaned. … To have accomplished running that hill felt great.”

NCO induction The second formal element of Foley’s LPD week was an NCO induction ceremony to recognize several of the newly promoted NCOs within the unit. An NCO induction ceremony is a historical rite of passage for enlisted leaders where the new inductees sign and accept the NCO Charge, heed the Soldiers’ Request and are bequeathed their leadership duties and responsibilities. “Inducting NCOs into the NCO Corps is important to celebrate their accomplishment while emphasizing their duties and responsibilities,” said Master Sgt. Ronald Quinata, the current operations NCOIC with the 94th AAMDC. “Advancing by becoming an NCO in the Army is a milestone that needs to be celebrated.” According to Quinata, being an effective NCO is more than receiving an increase in pay and having the ability to give orders to Soldiers. He believes NCOs have a responsibility to take care of Soldiers and their families. A good NCO will mentor Soldiers and NCOs to become leaders. “Ceremonies like this serve as a reminder of the weight and importance of the NCO Corps,” said Quinata. “The duties and scope of being an NCO need to be truly understood so that leaders continue to develop their subordinates to be better than they are.” “Becoming an NCO was one of my main goals when I decided to enlist in the United States Army,” said Sgt. Nathan Thompson, an inductee and the all source production NCOIC with the 94th AAMDC. “My feelings about being able to fulfill that goal cannot be accurately described with words. “Capable and competent NCOs are what allow the

Noncommissioned officers give the NCO Charge at the Missing Man Formation Memorial at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. It was administered by Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Foley, senior enlisted adviser, 94th AAMDC, USARPAC. March 17, 2017

Sgt. Desiderio Bennett (green belt) and Pfc. Joshua Arthur, both motor transport operators assigned to 2nd Bn., 27th Inf. Regt., 3rd BCT, 25th ID, demonstrate the “huli chick- en” with Š fth grade students at Leilehua High School in Wahiawa, March 10. ‘Fitness Fun Day’ brings together community Story and photos by STAFF SGT. ARMANDO R. LIMON 3rd Brigade Combat Team Public Aœ airs 25th Infantry Division WAHIAWA — Cheers erupted from the elementary school students at various physical ‚ tness stations for Fitness Fun Day inside the Hugh Yoshida Stadium at Leilehua High School, here, on March 10. More than 600 ‚ fth graders from seven elementary schools within the Hawaii State Department of Education’s Leilehua Complex participated in the annual event. “We have our military partners from Scho‚ eld Barracks to come and help the children to make sure that they get to their diœ erent groups, to make sure that they’re doing OK, to make sure that they’re staying hydrated and just have a fun day for everyone here,” said Linda Willoughby, a parent community Sgt. Fabian Rodriguez (left) and Sgt. Terry Arzaga, both assigned to 2nd Bn., 27th Inf. network coordinator for Leilehua Regt., 3rd BCT, 25th ID, demonstrate the “jump for heart” event at Leilehua High School Pfc. Matthew Small, a motor transport in Wahiawa, March 10. High School. operator assigned to 2nd Bn., 27th Inf. Twenty-six Soldiers assigned to Regt., 3rd BCT, 25th ID, resets the bend 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, also helped to set up and tear down the showed them how to perform proper and reach marker. “Wolfhounds,” 3rd Brigade Combat stations. pushups and situps, and how to perfect Team, 25th Infantry Division, lent Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Candelario, a their running stances. good advice.” a hand to local members of the platoon sergeant assigned to Company ‘ e curious children asked questions Poudel said he helped at the bend- community. H, 2-27th Inf. Regt., said the Soldiers about Army life, which the Wolfhounds and-reach station and had fun with the “We do try to have the Soldiers as were there to promote ‚ tness and eagerly answered. children. long as they’re here come and help improve students’ understanding of “‘ ere were a couple of kids that By noon, the ‚ fth graders and every year,” Willoughby said. “It’s just military exercises. met us and asked about the Army and Soldiers bid each other a goodbye with a fun day for everyone. ‘ ose are our “I think it’s a great opportunity the kind of physical ‚ tness that we do,” lots of fond memories of Fitness Fun military partners; they are usually the for us to get out and help volunteer said Spc. Ramesh Poudel, a native of Day 2017. ‚ rst ones we call.” throughout the community,” Candelario Lake Charles, Louisiana, and a wheeled- “I think it was a great opportunity ‘ e Wolfhounds helped at a number said. vehicle mechanic assigned to Co. H, for everyone,” Willoughby said. “I think of stations, such as those for situps, curl- ‘ e Soldiers interacted with the 2-27th Inf. Regt. “We explained the it brought the military and community ups, drumlins and balloon tosses; they children for nearly three hours. ‘ ey exercises we did and gave them some together, as we should as one ohana.’” 3BCT ‘Raiders’ complete their Spur Ride at North Shore Story and photos by that as a seasoned and experienced non- STAFF SGT. ARMANDO R. LIMON commissioned o– cer he had to avoid 3rd Brigade Combat Team Public Aœ airs taking charge too much. 25th Infantry Division “I allowed the lower enlisted Soldiers WAIMEA BAY — More than 80 to learn and build,” Guerra said. “I kind Soldiers assigned to 3rd Squadron, 4th of stayed back, but not too far, so I could Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat see how they were doing things. I wanted Team, 25th Infantry Division, ‚ nished to step in, but overall, I think my team their 12-mile ruck march, here, from Ka- did well.” huku Training Area (KTA), to complete One task that Guerra had to take on the physical and tactical aspects of the was keeping a bright pink giraœ e safe Spur Ride, on March 9. during the Spur Ride. “‘ e purpose of the Spur Ride essen- “My fellow NCOs in my platoon who tially dates back to history where cavalry are spur holders had me take care of it,” troopers on their steeds would have to he said, “so it was my battle buddy that earn their spurs,” said 1st Lt. Matthew went everywhere I went. It’s my motiva- Hoch, assistant operations o– cer as- tional item to ‚ nish with me.” signed to 3-4th Cav. Regt. For 2nd Lt. Lisa Gallardo, a native of Before a trooper could receive his San Antonio, Texas, and maintenance spurs, he had to shave the tail of his control o– cer and maintenance platoon horse, and by the time the tail grew back, leader, Dakota Troop, 3-4th Cav. Regt., the trooper would have gained con‚ - she was glad to be given the opportunity dence on his cavalry skills, Hoch said. to be part of the Spur Ride. “It was a rite of passage that you had “I learned a lot during the Spur Ride,” to prove your worth, prove your cavalry Soldiers assigned to 3rd Sqdn., 4th Cav. Regt., 3rd BCT, 25th ID, stand before a “Spur Gallardo said. “I’m a logistician ord- knowledge, to earn your spurs,” he said. Ride” board after completing a 12-mile ruck march at Waimea Bay Beach Park, March nance o– cer, and Dakota Troop sup- “‘ e tradition continues today with the 9. ports all of the combat line troops, and I use of HUMVEES and other combat got to see the other side of the coin.” vehicles.” Soldiers. CH-47 Chinook transported the Soldiers She said she wasn’t used to seeing the Out of 141 Soldiers who attempted to ‘ e Soldiers completed a 25-question from East Range to KTA to perform seven di– culties cavalry scouts and infantry- meet the prerequisites, only 85 met the written exam covering everything from execution lanes, which took 90 minutes men faced on a regular basis. standards to participate in the histori- basic reconnaissance tasks to the history each to complete. “It certainly was fun,” she said. “I think cally important Spur Ride, he said. ‘ e of the squadron, and then performed a During the execution lanes, Staœ Sgt. that more Soldiers that aren’t combat Soldiers represented each troop within layout on their gear before leaving for Jonathan Guerra, a native of Rosenberg, arms, if they’re in a cavalry squadron, the squadron, and those who partici- East Range to complete 12 obstacles. Texas, and a section sergeant assigned they should do a Spur Ride. It’ll change pated comprised seven teams of 11 or 12 After completing the obstacles, a to Apache Troop, 3-4th Cav. Regt., found your mindset.” B-2 | MARCH 17, 2017 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY COMMUNITY

and their children, ages 0-3 (older sib- MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU lings welcome). Join us for a free movie, fun and social interaction at SB ACS from 10-noon. Call 655-4227.

Bowl with EFMP — Bowling activity held at FS Bowling Center from 1-2:30 p.m. for Exceptional Family Member Program participants and their families. Call 655-4227. 22 / Wednesday Teen Manga Club — Held at SB Sgt. 17 / Friday Yano Library at 3:30 p.m. All teens are NOAA Whale Count — Register now welcome to join, 3:30 p.m., Sgt. Yano Li- through March 22 for the count. Bring brary, and join the discussion of popular binoculars, sunscreen, a chair, drinks manga titles, anime titles and pushing and snacks to SB Outdoor Recreation our creativity with various activities. Call Center for this eye-opening adventure 655-8002. from 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for $10 per per- son. Call 655-0143. Single Soldier Parenting Solutions and Support — This program is sched- Kick Butts Day — A 2K Fun Run will uled from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. with the be held at AMR Community Center at Family Advocacy Program on Kolekole 7 a.m. Run is a part of the #iKickButts Avenue, Bldg. 2091. This free prevention campaign designed to help kids and and educational program is for indi- teens make smart choices about peer viduals to learn the basic foundations pressure and using tobacco products. of learning additional tools and skills of Event is free to the military community. being a single parent. Call 836-1923. The class topics will help participants identify positive aspects of being a single Army Sports Program Basketball parent in the military, disciplining, com- Tournament — Enter the battalion level munication tips during conflict, when to ASP Basketball Tournament. Deadline seek help and more. Call 655-4227. to register is March 17. Tournament runs April 4-14. Call 655-9914. 23 / Thursday Basic Investing & TSP — The best Saint Patrick’s Day Foam Pit Jam time to start investing is now. Learn the — Enjoy green drink specials, a live DJ, basics of the Thrift Savings Plan and oth- and free popcorn and cotton candy at er investment options including stocks, SB Tropics Recreation Center starting at bonds and mutual funds at SB ACS from 8:30 p.m. Call 655-5698. 10-11:30 a.m. Call 655-4227.

BOSS Lifeguard Training — Register Foundations Training — Prerequisite at Tropics or 352-223-6370. course held at SB Nehelani from 10 a.m.- Image courtesy of Sgt. Yano Library noon for commanders, FRG leaders, Acing the Interview — Prepare to an- family readiness liaisons and FRG volun- swer the tough interview questions and teers. Learn the family readiness system practice with a mock interview at SB ACS Richardson Pool, March 20-31 for $60- and opportunities to further career and and operations. Call 655-4227. from 10-11 a.m. Call 655-4227. $70 per person. Class starts at 3 p.m. education opportunities. Call 655-4227 Classes not held on Tuesdays. To register, to register. SOS Family Support Night — Night Smoke House Day — FS Hale Ikena call 655-9698. filled with different activities at SB SOS hosts, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and features two 21 / Tuesday Center from 5-8 p.m. Dinner will be kinds of ribs, kalua pig sliders and barbe- Daddy Boot Camp — Class for first- Spring Break Arts Camp — Held at served. Families are encouraged to bring cue chicken for $14.95. Call 438-1974. time/expecting fathers at SB ACS from 9 SB Arts & Crafts Center at 10 a.m. for and share their favorite dish. Call 655- a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dads can ask questions children 8-16. Immerse your child in a 4227. Mulligan’s St. Patrick Day Specials and learn practical skills for taking care fun, artist environment. Children ages — For $2 Irish stew and soda bread, of mom and baby. Call 655-4227. 8-16 will take a variety of arts classes. 24 / Friday for $1 hot dogs and homemade cheese Preregistration is required. Camp is from BOSS Eat the Street Trip — Register potato chips. Call 438-1974. 19 / Sunday March 21-24. Call 655-4202. at Tropics or call 352-223-6370. BOSS Paintball Activity — Register at 18 / Saturday Tropics or call 352-223-6370. FRG Key Contact Training — Train Parenting 101 — Take your parenting BOSS Chinaman’s Hat Trip — Join in key contact duties, communicating to the next level. Discover current “best BOSS for a hike, kayak and cookout. 20 / Monday with family members, dispelling rumors, practices” and learn tips and tools to as- Transportation provided. Register at Spring Break — Begins for all public handling crisis calls, 5-7 p.m., at SB ACS. sist you in reaching your parenting goals Tropics Recreation Center or call 352- schools. It also shows key contacts how they fit at the SB ACS from noon-1 p.m. Call 655- 223-6370. into a successful FRG. Call 655-4227. 4227 to register. Employment Orientation — New to Family Nite — Create your own the island and looking for employment? Anger & Conflict Solutions —Pre - Paint and Sip at Tropics — Paint a bowling pin character at SB Arts & Crafts This SB ACS class, 10-11:30 a.m., will ori- vention program for individuals to learn picture on canvas at SB Tropics from Center for $10 (per pin) starting at 6 p.m. ent you to employment opportunities on the basics of anger awareness from 7-9 p.m. while sipping your beverage of Preregistration is required. All supplies Oahu. Learn about Spousal Preference noon-1 p.m. at SB ACS. The class will choice for $35. Class includes all painting included. Children 12 and younger must and the Priority Placement Program for help participants identify their own per- supplies and instruction. Preregistration be accompanied by an adult. Call 655- Spouses (PPP-S) seeking federal employ- sonal anger cues and ways to de-escalate is required. Call 655-5698. 4202. ment. Also offered is information on conflict situations. civilian sector opportunities, contrac- Right Arm Night — Enjoy camarade- Swimming Lessons — Held at SB tors, resume writing classes, career fairs Toon Time Matinee — For caregivers rie at SB Nehelani at 5 p.m. Call 655-4466.

Spring Break program. ies will help support those with Guard Air Station, located at 1 •When: Saturday, March 18th disabilities in the islands, with Coral Sea Road, at 4 p.m. from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. their 100-yard dash down the Doors open at 3 p.m.; all ages •Where: Winners’ Camp site Ala Wai Canal. are welcome. The fee is $10 for located at the top of The top 50 finishers and last the general public. Keiki 12 and Kamehame Ridge place duck will win their ad- under get in free. Non-military Send announcements in Hawaii Kai. opted owners great prizes. Visit fans email mediapacificroller- The Space Between Us a week prior to publication to •What: General ucpahi.org. [email protected] for access to (PG-13) [email protected]. campus cleanup the air station for the event. like weed wacking, mowing, Diabetes Walk — The Step After the game, Pacific 17 / Friday painting, cleaning. Out to Stop Diabetes walk is Roller Derby will host its second Friday March 17, 7 p.m. Santana — Tickets are now Volunteers will work side scheduled at 8 a.m. at Kapiolani fundraiser with Teddy’s Bigger on sale for the legendary per- by side with young leaders, Park. On event day, individuals Burger in Kapolei, 4850 Kapolei former’s concert, 8 p.m., April forming connections with the and teams who have registered Parkway, in efforts to raise funds 30, at the Neal Blaisdell Center community and making a huge will gather to walk a 2.3-mile for the travel team, game/prac- Arena. Tickets are $59-$159 at contribution to the success of course (registration opens at 7 tice venues, training and more. ticketmaster.com or call 800- the camps by preparing the site a.m.). Teddy’s will donate a portion of 745-3000. to be safe and secure for The walk kickoff pro- every meal from 4-9 p.m. teens. The academy will gram begins at 7:15 a.m., Bring a Teddy’s ticket that The Machine Inside: provide a delicious and the Step Out warmup at will be handed out at the Biomechanics — Shrimp much-deserved barbecue 7:30 a.m., and then the game at the Hideaway Club. that can break through glass? lunch. walk starts at 8 a.m. For more details, visit www. Spider webs that are stronger We hope you are available to Top teams and sponsors will pacificrollerderby.com. than steel? Find out why every donate your time, enthusiasm, be recognized for their fundrais- living thing – including humans energy and skills, and we look ing efforts upon returning to the 25 / Saturday The Lego Batman Movie – is a machine built to survive, forward to working together park. Refreshments, live local Prince Kuhio Hoolaulea/ (PG) move, discover. Explore the ways with our wonderful service entertainment and activities will Hoikeike — The Hoolaulea in which these marvels of natu- women and men. be staged throughout the park. and Hoikeike, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday March 18, 4 p.m. ral engineering have inspired Call Delorese Gregoire at Challenge yourself at the Kei- at Kapiolani Park Bandstand ingenious man-made mecha- 306-8008. Visit http://winner ki Tent and educate your mind on 2686 Kalakaua Ave., features nisms. The exhibit is available at scamp.com/military-volunteers- at the Health Fair. For more native Hawaiian arts and crafts, Bishop Museum through Sept. 4, together-everyone-achieves- details, contact Danielle Tuata, exhibits by various Native Ha- in the Castle Memorial Building. more/. director, at 947-5979, ext. 7042, waiian organizations and busi- For more details, visit www.bish or [email protected]. Also, nesses. Visit princekuhiofestival. opmuseum.org. Great Hawaiian visit stepout.diabetes.org. org. A parade through Waikiki Rubber Duckie Race that begins at 10 a.m. ends at 18 / Saturday — The 30th annual Pacific Roller Derby — Kapiolani Park. Leadership Academy — event, scheduled from 9 Pacific Roller Derby has an Community volunteers are a.m.-3:30 p.m., starts at exciting theme game, “Lep- Bonnie Raitt — Grammy needed to assist us in preparing McCully Shopping Center, 1960 rechauns vs. Menehunes,” at winner performs her bluesy mu- a camp site for the upcoming Kapiolani Blvd., when 20,000 4 p.m. at the U.S. Coast Guard sic at the Blaisdell Concert Hall, Rings Hawaii Leadership Academy cute, bright yellow rubber duck- Hideaway Club on the U.S. Coast 8 p.m. Call 800-745-3000. (PG-13)

Saturday March 18, 7 p.m. Calendar abbreviations ASYMCA: Armed Services YMCA and Recreation SKIES: Schools of Knowledge, 8th TSC: 8th Theater Sustainment BCT: Brigade Combat Team FRG: Family Readiness Group Inspiration, Exploration and Skills Command CDC: Child Development Center FS: Fort Shafter TAMC: Tripler Army Medical A Dog’s Purpose 25th ID: 25th Infantry Division CYSS: Child, Youth and School HMR: Helemano Military Center (PG) ACS: Army Community Service Services Reservation USAG-HI: U.S. Army Garrison- AFAP: Army Family Action Plan EFMP: Exceptional Family Member IPC: Island Palm Communities Hawaii Sunday March 19, 4 p.m. AFTB: Army Family Team Building Program PFC: Physical Fitness Center USARPAC: U.S. Army-Pacific AMR: Aliamanu Military Reserva- FCC: Family Child Care SAC: School Age Center WAAF: Wheeler Army Airfield Closed Monday through tion FMWR: Family and Morale, Welfare SB: Schofield Barracks Thursday. COMMUNITY HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY MARCH 17, 2017 | B-3 Kolekole 10K offers a view worth the running Kristen Wong was hazy this morning. It’s amazing. It’s main reason he participated was to see Contributing Writer much more beautiful than you expect it.” the view at the lookout. SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Runners Ferguson, who has only been in “It was perfect; I really enjoyed it,” he paused at the top of Kolekole Pass to Hawaii for nine months, has participated said. take in the view of the mountains, ocean, in several half-marathons, but had not The Kolekole 10K is part of the Hawaii greenery and the city of Waianae, during been running for two years due to a knee Armed Forces Joint Race Series. The the Kolekole 10K Run, Saturday. injury. After being treated at Tripler series is split into two parts, consisting “This is a great race,” said Capt. David Army Medical Center, she decided to of three races each, throughout the year. Niblick, the commander of Headquarters participate in the Kolekole 10K to gauge The men and women with the fastest and Headquarters Company, 84th her running ability post-treatment. times in each age category will receive an Engineer Battalion, 130th Eng. Brigade, During this race, she walked, jogged award. 8th Theater Sustainment Command. and ran. Ferguson described the last The next run in the series is the 20th “I’m loving the route, and then you come mile to the top as the most challenging. Annual Ford Island Bridge Run 10K at over here to this beautiful view. I’m “I appreciate MWR putting on runs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Open to really glad I did that this morning.” like this,” Ferguson said. “It made it a lot the public, the run begins on Ford Island Niblick was one of more than 200 easier for me to get out here and (do the Bridge and ends at Richardson Field. racers who began the ascent from run), letting us share their view out here.” Participants may still register online with Leader’s Field, went up the road to the Some participants were grabbing a $40 late fee until March 24. lookout, and headed back down to the water cups provided by race coordinators For details or to register for the Ford Photos by Kristen Wong, Oahu Publications field. Bethany spector reaches the look- and continuing back down the hill. Other Island Bridge Run, visit www.active. “The road is narrow and surrounded out point of Kolekole Pass, during the participants slowed down, took out their com/pearl-harbor-hi/running/distance- by vegetation,” said race coordinator Kolekole 10K, saturday. cameras, and enjoyed the view before running-races/20th-annual-ford- Kristy Osborn, the sports specialist and heading back. island-bridge-run-10k-2017. For more fitness coordinator of Schofield Health switchbacks offer a change of scenery “It was nice and cool,” said Blaine information and to register for other and Fitness Center. “It is very peaceful, and keep you guessing as to where the Nakamura of Mililani. upcoming runs in the Joint Race Series, quiet and calm. The lookout point at the top of the course will be.” Nakamura was with a friend who visit the Army Hawaii Physical Fitness top offers breathtaking views of Waianae The run was open to the public. Al- wasn’t feeling well, so the pair did a half- Center on Schofield Barracks or visit and the Pacific Ocean. though this is only the second Kolekole run, half-walk for the 10K. He said the www.himwr.com. “The grade is challenging but 10K, there have been other never too steep,” she continued. “The historical runs, such as the Kolekole Pass Half-Marathon. “This is epic,” said Col. Ste- phen E. Dawson, commander, U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii. “The real prize today is not so much completing the 10K as much as getting to the point and seeing this incredible view, not seen by many for over a decade.” Dawson said the goal this year is to give the public more access to the post. “With all the security measures that are required, it’s been very difficult to get the public onto our bases,” he said. “We’re going to start opening up all of our fitness events to the public, and we do every- thing we can to share this with our neighbors that are outside the gate.” Honolulu resident Michelle imaye takes “I’m glad it cleared out,” said a photo at the lookout point of Kolekole runner and military spouse Photo courtesy of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Pass, during the Kolekole 10K, saturday. Monica Ferguson. “They said it runners head up Kolekole Pass during the Kolekole 10K, saturday. From rags to ratchet, are there no riches in military life? “What the (unexpressed expletive)?” up to a group of visiting prospective me no mechanical trouble during my 16-year-old daughter, Lilly, stopped students on an ivy-covered campus, and Francis’ yearlong deployment and herself short in front of our minivan on jumping out of our old minivan with a didn’t complain about all the dog a blustery, rainy morning before school pizza box duct-taped over the window. hair, upchuck, stray French fries and this week. “I’ll see what I can do,” Tiego said. fruit snacks that we dropped on her There, on the driveway, was a pile I walked to a nearby coffee shop to carpeting. of shattered black glass. Just above the straight to the auto body shop to plead wait for the verdict. Tiego called just as I In 2008, she moved with us to shards on the passenger’s rear side was my case. burned my tongue on a cup of green tea. Germany, where she safely negotiated a gaping hole where the window used “She’s old,” I told Tiego, the mechanic. “Well,” he paused, indicating that winding roads in Austria, Italy, France, to be. “We really don’t want to plunk too much the news was bad, “I can get the the Czech Republic, Spain, Poland, “Holy … cow!” I adjusted the money into her.” replacement window today, but it will Belgium and Switzerland. When we expletive to accommodate my teenage Our minivan, which we bought cost $300, $450 with labor.” moved to Florida, then Rhode Island, she companion. used in Virginia Beach, 11 years ago, Why am I driving such a hunk of junk, zipped over U.S. highways and byways, Two days prior, I had noticed that had almost 200,000 miles on her. Even anyway? I thought. Francis served in the taking us to visit friends and family up the rear window had detached from though her headlights were hazy, her Navy for 28 years, and all our family has and down the East Coast. the mechanical arm that opened it, and body was pitted with chips and dents, to show for itself is two used cars, credit I realized, regardless of our modest made a mental note to do something there was a crack running across her card debt, a bunch of Polish pottery and budget, our military life had been quite about it, having no idea that it might dashboard, the alloy wheels were a paltry savings? Is this all you get for rich all along, and told Tiego to replace blow completely off the side of the van. corroded, the carpeting was worn bare dedicating your life to military service? the window after all. I peeked inside the hole left by the in spots, and the various school stickers I wondered whether I should tell “She’s got a few more years in her,” absent window and saw gum wrappers on the rear window were peeling, her Tiego to put our old minivan out for I said, suddenly appreciative of our floating in rainwater collected in the cup engine ran like a top. We were waffling scrap. family’s unique lifestyle. holders. about whether to keep her for a few more But then I remembered that our I was a little bummed that I wouldn’t “Good Lord,” I muttered helplessly, years to save money or trade her in for minivan was a beauty when we bought be able to embarrass Lilly with a duct- and told Lilly to get in. an upgrade. her, gleaming white, with only 8,000 taped pizza box, but I was grateful for Of course, my husband, Francis, I explained to Tiego that I had to take miles and lingering new car smell. whatever adventures our military family was away with our other car, so I had my daughter to Pennsylvania for college Through three tours in Virginia, she would encounter on the road ahead. no choice but to drive the minivan to visits that weekend, but he wasn’t sure carted us to soccer games, school (Read more about Molinari on the school, rain and all. he could get a replacement window in pickups, speech therapy appointments web at www.themeatandpotatoesoflife. After dropping Lilly off, I headed time. I envisioned Lilly and I pulling and the commissary. She gave com.) B-4 | MARCH 17, 2017 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY COMMUNITY We grieve, but we must get unstuck CHAPLAIN CAPT. C. W. OLSON III phone. If I don’t get 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment a new phone, maybe Worship 25th Combat Aviation Brigade my old phone will just 25th Infantry Division show up.” Services Have you ever lost your cellphone?  e nal stage of You begin checking your pockets and grief is acceptance. Additional religious services, chil- rechecking your pockets as if maybe you “It’s lost. My phone dren’s programs, educational services missed it on the rst check. is lost forever. I guess and contact information can be found  e search ensues and the panic I need to buy a new at www.garrison.hawaii.army.mil. sets in. Checking every drawer, looking one.” Click on “Religious Support O ce” Olson behind every pillow, destroying almost OK, I know it’s under the “Directorates and Support every room in hopes of nding the lost just a phone, but as Sta ” menu. cellphone. But nothing helps.  e phone with any loss that is experienced, there AMR: Aliamanu Chapel is lost. is grief. Sometimes the grief can lead FD: Fort DeRussy Chapel Although it’s only a cellphone, we get to despair and an overwhelming sense HMR: Helemano Chapel pretty attached to our phones. You may of hopelessness. With the loss of hope MPC: Main Post Chapel, even go through what Elizabeth Kubler comes the unsettling feeling of depres- Scho eld Barracks Ross calls the ve stages of grief. sion or a sense of being stuck. PH: Aloha Jewish Chapel, First stage is denial. “It can’t be lost. Everybody gets stuck sometimes. Pearl Harbor It’s got to be around here somewhere. I Maybe you feel stuck at your workplace, SC: Soldiers’ Chapel, will nd it.” or maybe in your marriage, your health, Scho eld Barracks  e second stage is anger. “Are you school, friendships, the past, or even the TAMC: Tripler Army Medical Center kidding me! I paid $700 for this phone! I present. Chapel just want to break something, aghhh!” So how do we get unstuck?  e key is WAAF: Wheeler Army Air eld Chapel  e third stage is depression. “ is to rst look at where the feeling of being Footsteps in Faith phone had all of my pictures. I really stuck is coming from. Often, it is a feeling Buddhist Services liked this phone, this sucks.” of grief associated with some kind loss. A high operational tempo.  e loss has • First Sunday, 1 p.m. at FD  e fourth stage is bargaining. “I loss of mobility or health. A loss of pro- led to grief, and when we can’t move • Last Wednesday, 6 p.m. at MPC should never have taken my phone to motion or career. A loss of a relationship through the grief, we get stuck. the beach. Maybe if I just stayed home, or emotional stability. Stuck in hopelessness, we lose hope. Catholic Mass yesterday, I would never have lost my Maybe it is a loss of time because of So, the second step to getting unstuck is • Monday, Tuesday,  ursday and to nd hope. Friday, 11:45 a.m. at Soldiers’ Hope is healing. Hope brings calm in Chapel the midst of a storm. Hope brings recon- • Tuesday, 7 p.m. at AMR ciliation to a broken relationship. Hope is • Wednesday 11:45 and 5 p.m. at feeling the pain of loss, but remembering MPC joy. •  ursday, 9 a.m. at AMR In a letter written to a community in • Saturday, 5 p.m. at WAAF Corinth around 55 A.D., we nd words to • Sunday services: help nd hope.  e author of the letter - 8:30 a.m. at AMR wrote the following: - 10:30 a.m. at MPC “We do not lose heart.  ough out- wardly we are wasting away; yet, in- Gospel Worship wardly we are being renewed day by day. • Sunday, noon. at MPC For our light and momentary troubles • Sunday, 12:30 p.m. at AMR are achieving for us an eternal glory that Jewish Shabbat (Sabbath) far outweighs them all. So we x our •Friday, 7:30 p.m. at PH eyes not on what is seen, but on what is (Call 473-3971) unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” Protestant Worship May you nd strength for today and • Sunday Services hope for tomorrow, and may this hope -9 a.m. at MPC spread to your family, your community -9 a.m. at FD Courtesy photo and the world around you. -10 a.m. at HMR and WAAF -10:30 a.m. at AMR -11 a.m. at WAAF (Contemporary)

Liturgical (Lutheran/Anglican) • Sunday, 9:27 a.m. at SC B-6 | MARCH 17, 2017 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY HEALTH Schofield Barracks Health Clinic focuses on eye health MAj. inA lEE-WHArTOn According to a 2005 study by the art eye care to its beneficiaries. U.S. Army Health Clinic- National Eye Institute, only 8 percent of In order to raise awareness of vision points of contact Schofield Barracks the population questioned knew about disease and disorders, USAHC-SB For more information on Save SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Save Your glaucoma and other silent vision threats, Optometry is scheduled to host a Save Your Vision Week at USAHC-SB Op- Vision Week took place the first week such as diabetic retinopathy. Your Vision Health Fair and Open House tometry, contact Maj. Ina Lee-Whar- of March with the objective to increase Simple measures such as having a on March 23 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. ton, assistant chief of optometry at awareness of the importance of eye routine annual eye exam, maintaining The open house will introduce (808) 433-8462. health and to prevent vision loss from a healthy diet, protecting the eyes attendees to several ocular conditions, diseases and refractive errors. from ultraviolet rays and using safety such as glaucoma, macular More Online This initiative was started by a glasses when working in hazardous degeneration, cataracts, diabetes, To learn more about common proclamation released by former environments help with early detection hypertension, pterygium, pinguecula, vision conditions, visit the National President Barack Obama in 2009 in and prevention. contact-lens-related corneal disorders, Eye Institute at www.nei.nih. an attempt to minimize vision loss The Optometry Department at U.S. traumatic brain injury, headaches and gov or the American Optomet- by increasing public ocular heath Army Health Clinic-Schofield Barracks computer vision syndrome. Service and ric Association at www.aoa.org. awareness. is committed to providing state-of-the- family members are welcome to attend. Tripler ‘thinks ahead’ to observe Brain Injury Awareness Month TriplEr ArMy communicate to your spouses, line as soon as possible after a head injury. MEDicAl cEnTEr leaders and health care providers when Due to the possible significant mental More Online Public Affairs you think you have been injured. and physical impact of concussion The DVBIC has tools, assistance HONOLULU — As the nation There is an acronym to help exposures, the military has established and support for anyone who has observes Brain Injury Awareness Month remember the signs and symptoms of protocols that mandate medical experienced a TBI or knows some- in March, Tripler Army Medical Center TBI called H.E.A.D.S. evaluation after the following specific one who has. For more information brings awareness to this important -H is for headaches, events: about brain injuries in the military health issue and its impact on the -E is for ears ringing/loss of hearing, -Involvement in a vehicle accident or visit dvbic.dcoe.mil. nation’s warfighters. -A is for amnesia or altered loss of rollover, “People sustain a TBI (traumatic consciousness, -Being within 50 meters of a blast brain injury) in combat, motor vehicle -D is for dizziness/double vision, and inside or outside a building, accidents, during sports and other -S is for something feeling not right -A direct blow to the head in training recreational activities, and through after an event or sleep issues. or recreational activities, or point of contact other daily events where you can fall •Get Help. TBIs are treatable and -As directed by command. For more details about TAMC’s or hit your head,” said Dr. Gregory recovery is possible. Most people who From a warfighter’s perspective, Brain Injury Center, call 433-6405 Johnson, medical director at the TAMC suffer a mild TBI recover completely. experiencing a brain injury from a blast or your primary care manager at Brain Injury Center. “Since 2000, more The first step in recovery from a TBI or explosion in the chaos of war may be 433-2778. than 350,000 service members were is recognizing the causes and the difficult to share and hard to explain, but diagnosed with TBI.” symptoms and seeking medical advice patients should know help is available. Mild TBI, also known as a concussion, is common in the military at garrisons and in combat theaters. According to Johnson, most concussions occur at garrisons. “Routine military activities in garrison(s) and off-duty leisure activities, such as riding motorcycles, parachuting, climbing mountains and playing contact sports, are all very popular among our military members, all of which can increase the risk of TBI,” he said. Blast injuries from devices, such as improvised explosive devices, produce a high number of mild TBIs in combat. The Brain Injury Center at TAMC typically provides services for active duty members of all military branches, as well as their dependents, and typically sees 300-400 new patients each year, mostly because of a concussion. The center guides patients through recovery by providing headache treatments, balance rehabilitation, hearing evaluation, memory training, visual therapies and behavioral health therapies to mitigate the common symptoms that may occur after a TBI. “As the largest military hospital in the Pacific, the Tripler Brain Injury Center also cares for people from Japan, Korea, American Samoa, Guam and other locations in the Pacific realm,” said Johnson. “We also provide consultation with providers in the more remote locations where they do not have teams of specialists.” In response to a need to treat service members with TBIs, Congress established the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC) in 1992 to serve active duty military, their beneficiaries and veterans with TBI. DVIBC is committed to raising awareness of TBI and has established a theme, “Think Ahead: Be Safe. Know the Signs, and Get Help,” to draw awareness to Brain Injury Awareness Month 2017. •Be Safe. You have the power to prevent mild TBIs by making smart decisions in your day-to-day life, so always think ahead. Whatever you’re doing, think about how you can be safe to avoid a TBI. For example, always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle or motorcycle. •Know the Signs. It’s your duty to think about your head. Understand what a TBI is and