JULY 24, 2009 VOLUME 39, NUMBER 29 WWW.MCBH.USMC.MIL Hawaii Marine The air up there TURTLE POWER

Todd Russell Taking a break from laying her eggs, an Olive Ridley Turtle moves along Pyramid Rock Beach at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 16. Spending most of its life in the deep ocean, these sea turtles normally lay their eggs in large groups at beaches in India and Costa Rica. Rare turtle nesting by Pyramid Rock Christine Cabalo Photojournalist lone sea turtle found a per- fect place to lay her eggs — Aamong the sands of Pyramid Rock Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 16. Beachgoers reported seeing a turtle emerge from the ocean at approximately 9 a.m., spurring MCB Hawaii Environmental Department officials and NOAA biologists into action. The turtle Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard has been identified as an Olive Cpl. Joseph Wiese, administrative clerk, S-1, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, takes a moment to gaze at the surrounding scenery atop Mauna Kea trail July 21. Wiese Ridley Turtle, said Stacy and other service members participating in Exercise Lava Viper climbed the dormant volcano’s summit, which reaches 13,796 feet above sea level. Hargrove, marine turtle research biologist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. “This is only the third docu- mented time we’ve seen this type Island Warriors patrol of turtle nest in one of the main Hawaiian Islands,” she said. “They don’t normally nest here, and most of their major nesting areas are in India and Costa Rica.” Hargrove noted the Olive mine-littered battlefield Ridley generally lays eggs in large 1st Lt. Kurt Stahl "When you go out on patrols here, they know the mission is important," Now Zad, they have to be observant groups, but some turtles do occa- Regimental Combat Team 3 you just have to stay focused," said said Sgt. Derek Forte, 24, a squad and at the top of their game. There is sionally lay eggs individually. 2nd Lt. Malachi Bennett, 26, com- leader with 3rd Platoon. no room for error. Hawaii sightings have been rare. NOW ZAD, Afghanistan — mander of 3rd Platoon, The members of this "I try to focus on everything The last documented time was on During the day and night, the Golf Company. "It is easy extremely close-knit unit around while watching every step I the Big Island of Hawaii in 2002 Marines of Golf Company, 2nd to be distracted by the are more concerned with take," said Lance Cpl. Lukas Ellinger, and before then on Maui in 1985. Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd dangers, but we are more They don’t their fellow comrades than 21, a rifleman with 3rd Platoon. "I During those sightings, NOAA Marine Division, bravely patrol concerned with the mis- complain themselves, and they notice different things at different reported witnesses seeing a single through the mine-infested city of sion at hand." “ understand the return for times of the day.I take it step-by-step turtle come ashore to lay eggs. Now Zad. Bennett says the because they the risk they take. and learn more every time." This sighting was the first time The Taliban has a heavy presence Marines stay on task know the "If we don't push our The Marines conduct both day Robin Cabilao, animal enforce- here after driving away the town's for- because they are disci- mission is patrols, the enemy will and night operations in Now Zad ment technician, Military Police mer civilian population, and they plined, go out with a solid push closer and closer to because the difference of varying Department, said he’d ever seen have turned the old city into a mine- plan, and know their important.” us," Bennett said. "The missions can be advantageous. The this type of turtle on a beach to field in attempts to cripple the roles. When they are more we learn about our consensus among the Marines is that — Sgt. Derek Forte lay eggs. One of the first respon- Marines here. However, these young tasked with a mission that enemy, the more effective the eerie feeling that comes with ders, Cabilao said he realized the Americans have shown courage on takes them through certain danger, we can be in taking the fight to patrolling through the mine-littered turtle’s heavy breathing was a this battlefield and have proven they the Marines never back down. them." sign it was doing more than bask- will keep coming in the face of danger. "They don't complain because When the Marines patrol through See PATROL, A-7 ing in the sun. The animal enforcement tech then looked behind the turtle and saw it lay- ing golf ball-sized eggs into a Electricity reports energize conservation hole dug in the sand. “Then the turtle packed in sand on top of the hole with the than they do in similar housing in the local econ- saved from lower energy bills would not be profit for eggs and did this sort of dance,” omy,” he said. executives, he said, but used to fund improvement New energy reports he said. “She was hopping, and Electricity consumption in base neighborhoods, projects for neighborhoods. No specific improve- moving side to side like a low- where utilities are included in Basic Housing ment plans are in place, but Raap noted the money rider car for about five to 10 min- mailed to residents Allowance fees, were compared to similar military could be used to reinvest into community events, utes to smooth out the sand. After Christine Cabalo housing in Kalaeloa where residents paid their own playgrounds and other projects. The extra funds the turtle was done, you’d never Photojournalist bills. Raap said there was a consistently high con- would mean an estimated $2.5 million more used know there was a nest there.” sumption at MCB Hawaii, and he hopes the new for improvements, according to reports about ener- Once the turtle returned to the Powering up energy conservation, Marine Corps reports will help residents keep better track of their gy consumption from Forest City. ocean, a perimeter was set up Base Hawaii residents will start receiving new ener- electricity use. To better reduce consumption, Raap said MCB around the eggs with fencing and gy reports in August about their electricity usage For the very first report, electricity users will Hawaii residents should be cautious about how a sign. Officials then decided to for the previous month. find out how much they’ve consumed in the they use their electrical appliances. move the nest further up the shore Base residents will see just how much electricity month of July, including total kilowatt-hours. “Many of our best residents set their thermostat to ensure the eggs wouldn’t be dis- they use based on tallies taken by newly installed “Last year, our electricity bill was $24 million, between 75 to 78 degrees,” he said. “It is also turbed or washed away by waves. electric meters in more than 1,100 homes, said with base housing accounting for about one-third important to have all of your windows closed A total of 108 eggs were relo- Greg Raap, director of property management, of that cost,” said Kent Murata, director, when running the air conditioner. Personal electric cated further up the beach and Forest City Residential Management. Raap said the Installations, Environment and Logistics. “If we items such as lamps and TVs are the next largest will be monitored for the next reports will also show how much the electricity can get residents to help us conserve, we’d see a big consumers and should be turned off when not in few weeks for activity. She noted would cost if residents had to pay for their power difference in costs. If every resident did a little bit, use.” researchers estimate roughly one using standard local rates. we’d see a significant reduction in the bill.” The move to send reports to residents is one of “On average, Marines and Sailors consume one Reducing energy costs would also help the budg- and a half times more electricity living on base et allowances for Forest City, Raap said. Money See ENERGY, A-6 See TURTLE, A-2 HMH-362 Inside today’s Hawaii Marine Weekend Forecast returns Scattered Showers Staff Sgt. Shelon Hutchinson, hydraulics oday High — 84 Cadets hang out T Low — 74 and airframes mechanic, Nation-wide JROTC cadets Marine Heavy Helicopter take charge at leadership Squadron 362, greets his academy on MCB Hawaii, C5 son, Shaelon, 3, at Scattered Showers Hangar 101 Tuesday. HMH-362's Advance High — 84 Party returned from Low — 74 Champs! Afghanistan Monday, Saturday Tuesday and Wednesday. CLB-3 captures Intramural Soccer League title by dominating championship Scattered Showers game against HQBN, 6-2, B2 High — 84 Low — 74 Kristen Wong Sunday

A-2 • JULY 24, 2009 HAWAII MARINE NEWS BRIEFS HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY JOHN FINN 101 Days Of Summer Hoopla Located at Pyramid Rock Beach at 11 a.m. July 25. Celebrate the centurion’s birthday at the Commander, Patrol and Reconnaisance Wing 2 Headquarters Building today at 3 p.m. Free barbecue and music available to all personnel. Check back next week for the Hawaii Marine article about the event held for the oldest living Medal of Honor recipient. Register for the four person Sand Volleyball Tournament and receive participation points for your unit. For more information Marcella Cisneros, 254-7593. Detachment Three returns home from 6-month deployment Navy Lt. Will Jones Escort, Anti-Piracy, and Counter Their exercise missions promot- al activities during port visits. ACT Exam Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 37 Smuggling Operational missions ed interoperability between for- The detachment’s ports of call All military personnel can take the college-level in the Indian Ocean, Red Sea, eign navies and strengthened included stops in Japan, exam required by some schools and officer commis- The Detachment Three, Gulf of Aden, and Gulf of Yemen. the partnership between the Okinawa, Thailand, Maldives, sioning programs being held on July 30 at building “What can Brown(e) do for Once operations were com- United States, Singaporean and Singapore, Malaysia and Guam. you,” crew of HSL-37 is back. plete in Fifth Fleet, the detach- Malaysian navies, respectively. Six detachment members reen- 220, classroom A at 7:45 a.m. First SAT or ACT exam The 24-member detachment, ment returned to Seventh Fleet When they weren’t flying or listed, five sailors were selected is free for active duty, a $30.00 money order payable embarked in USS Chung-Hoon and participated in two phases working on professional qualifi- for advancement, seven sailors to ACT Program will be charged after that. Call from Pearl Harbor, returned of Cooperation Afloat Readiness cations, they engulfed them- earned their Enlisted Aviation Maria Fullenwider at 257-2158 to schedule an from their six-month deploy- and Training 2009 Exercises. selves in cultural and recreation- Warfare Specialist qualifications appointment. ment July 20. The detachment and two sailors earned their flew more than 550 mishap-free Enlisted Surface Warfare Emcee Maniac Competition flight hours in support of the Specialist qualifications, and a July 30, 5 to 7 p.m. at Kahua’s Bar and Grill, all Global War on Terror. host of other enlisted personnel active duty members are elegible to enter the com- The detachment has transited earned advanced technical qual- petition to become an emcee at BayFest. First 20 Southeast Asia, Southwest Asia ifications. contestants will compete at Kahuna’s. To register, go and the Horn of Africa, conduct- The detachment would like to ing a wide variety of operations. thank all of their families, online to http:\\www.bayfesthawaii.com by July 26 While operating in Seventh friends, and supporters — to or for more information contact Jim Hamachek at Fleet, the detachment partici- include the local Girl Scout 254-7660. pated in a group anti-surface troops for their support, prayers, and anti-submarine exercise and gifts of love and encourage- Armed Forces Classification Test with the John C. Stennis Strike ment during their highly suc- The next AFCT will be July 31 in Building 220, Group. The detachment was the cessful deployment. classroom A at 7:30 a.m. first asset on station to respond Detachment Three, under the This test gives service members the opportunity in support of USNS Impeccable leadership of Lt. Cmdr. to re-take the ASVAB to earn higher scores for escort operations in the South “Downtown” Bobby Brown, is advancement, lateral moves, officer candidacy, etc. China Sea. Shortly after opera- home based at HSL-37 located on MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. It is highly recommended that service members tions were complete in the Kristen Wong South China Sea, Chung-Hoon HSL-37 Detachment Three take the pre-AFCT for practice prior to the actual Lt. Cmdr. Bobby Brown, officer in charge, Helicopter Anti-Submarine continued her journey west officially stood up in August of AFCT. A DANTES Test Registration Form for the Squadron Light 37, thanks Detachment Three in a speech Wednesday entering into Fifth Fleet. Once morning. The detachment returned to base after six months deployed to 2008 and operated two of HSL- AFCT is available at: there, the detachment flew various countries while aboard the USS Chung-Hoon. 37’s SH-60B helicopters. http://www.mccshawaii.com/jec_term.htm. For more information, contact Maria Fullenwider at 257-2158. VP-9 concludes joint training with Japanese P-3s FBI Recruitment Presentation Lt. j.g. Thomas W. Gallagher operations or swapping sea stories at the marines. The three week detachment conclud- Any personnel interested in a career with the FBI Patrol Squadron 9 Officers’ Club, all hands agree the trip was a ed with a U.S. and Japanese P-3 flyover of the can attend the FBI agent and professional staff pres- rousing success. National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific entation Aug. 3 10 a.m. to noon at combat camera Four Japanese P-3s touched down at Marine The Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force during a wreath laying ceremony by Japan’s building 267. Next FBI brief will be held Sept. 8. For Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay June 26 kick- detachment included four tactical crews total- Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. reservations contact Marine and Family Services at ing off an intensive round of joint training ing more than eighty aircrew and mainte- A major highlight for many VP-9 aircrew with the Patrol Squadron 9 Golden Eagles. nance personnel from VP Detachment 44 was flying training missions aboard Japanese 257-7787. During the next three weeks officers and based out of Kanoya, Japan. Led by their aircraft and hosting their aircrew on our crew from the two squadrons worked side by Skipper, JMSDF Cmdr. Kimura, these crews planes. Navy Lt. Alex Plumer flew aboard a Alcohol Impact Education Class side to hone their tactics and sharpen coordi- conducted two maritime exercises with VP-9 Japanese P-3 during one exercise and said he All Marines who have an alcohol related incident nation between the two nations’ maritime aircraft including Anti-Submarine Warfare was extremely impressed with the profession- are required to attend IMPACT as per MCO patrol aircraft. Whether sharing tips on aircraft drills with U.S. Pacific Fleet ships and sub- alism and proficiency the Japanese crews P17200.24B. Class is available to active duty and exhibited. other authorized personnel who desire to stop or “The level of skill and coordination their crews control alcohol consumption and is located at demonstrated was remarkable,” Plumer said. SACC, building 279 3rd deck. Class will be held on The trip wasn’t all work of course, as the Aug 5-6 and a preliminary screening by a counselor two squadrons staged several official and unof- at SACC is required prior to attending the class. ficial social events including a Sayonara Social at the Officers’ Club and a beach barbecue at Contact Alton Arakaki at 257-3900 for information. Pyramid Rock Beach. “Training with the Japanese was great, but Important Phone Numbers: another important facet to the trip was build- ing on the relationship with a key U.S. ally,” On-Base Emergencies 911 VP-9 pilot Navy Lt. Aidan Carrigg said, “When Military Police 257-7114 we are deployed we will be working side by Child Protective Service 832-5300 side with these crews and it’s important to Fraud, Waste, Abuse & EEO 257-8852 develop that level of teamwork and coordina- Pothole & Streetlight Repair 257-2380 tion now during the home cycle.” Base Information 449-7110 The JMSDF was established in 1954 under MCBH Duty Chaplain 257-7700 the Self-Defense Forces Law and today is a stal- DEERS 257-2077 wart ally of the U.S. It has 90 P-3C aircraft, which play a vital role alongside US assets in Courtesy Photo the Pacific. Japan also recently sent a P-3 Patrol Squadron 9 and VP Detachment 44 aircraft fly over to take part in a flyover of the National detachment to the Horn of Africa to assist in CORRECTION Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. anti-piracy operations. On the front page of the July 17 edition of the Hawaii Marine, we ran the headline “2/3 Marine TURTLE, from A-1 During the incubation period, may weigh less than an ounce, “Normally you just see turtles killed in Afghanistan.” The headline should have Pyramid Rock will remain open to according to the NOAA Fisheries lying in the sun, eating seaweed read, “2/3 Marine dies after sustaining wounds in in a thousand eggs survive to visitors with a perimeter around Web site about the olive ridley and do some sunbathing,” he said. Afghanistan.” adulthood, and the turtles will not the nest fenced off, Booklace said. species. Hargove said the turtles “But seeing such a rare turtle lay Cpl. Matthew R. Lembke, 22, of Tualatin, Ore., be able to reproduce until they are Base officials have also taken addi- would still be small as adults and her eggs was exciting. I just want at least 20 years old. tional measures to ensure the safe- weigh at most 100 pounds. The all the babies to live.” died July 10 at Bethesda Naval Hospital in “We have no idea when or if ty of the eggs. more commonly seen Hawaiian If anyone sees turtles or marine Maryland as a result of wounds sustained while any turtles will emerge, but we will “There will be no dogs allowed green sea turtles can weigh up to animals at the base beaches, con- conducting combat operations in Helmand be watching to see if any do crawl on the beach until further notice,” 250 pounds. tact the Base Environmental province, Afghanistan. out,” said Lance Booklace, natural he said. “It’s a precaution because Cabilao said he if hadn’t seen Department staff at 216-7135 or resource management specialist, dogs could sniff and disturb the the turtle lay eggs, he may not call 257-6920. Those who spot liv- Environmental Department. “I’m area, and sometimes they’ve been have noticed a nest since the turtle ing turtles or their remains at any told it may take as long as 60 days, known to take eggs.” was very clean and made tiny beach can call the Marine Turtle so we’ll be monitoring it closely.” Should hatchlings emerge, they tracks back to the water. Stranding Hotline at 983-5730. Hawaii Marine www.mcbh.usmc.mil Commanding Officer Col. Robert Rice Welcome to K-Bay Base Sergeant Major Sgt. Maj. James Sutton Public Affairs Officer Maj. Alan Crouch Public Affairs Chief Gunnery Sgt. Arsenio R. Cortez Editor Sgt. Mark Fayloga Press Chief Cpl. Regina A. Ochoa Photojournalist Christine Cabalo Photojournalist Kristen Wong Combat Correspondent Sgt. Brian A. Tuthill Combat Correspondent Cpl. Brian A. Marion Combat Correspondent Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard Combat Correspondent Lance Cpl. Danny H. Woodall Combat Correspondent Lance Cpl. Cassandra Yoho Combat Correspondent Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Beebe Jr. Combat Correspondent Lance Cpl. Colby W. Brown

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HAWAII MARINE JULY 24, 2009 • A-3

Your weekly guide to what’s happening around the Corps East Coast

Cpl. Scott Schmidt First female Marine One pilot lifts off for last time with first all female flight crew

WASHINGTON — Flying the president from the White House to Andrews Air Force Base is a routine mission for Marine Helicopter Squadron One, but when the presidential helicopter Marine One lifted off from the South Lawn at the White House July 16, its crew was anything but the norm. Maj. Jennifer Grieves is the first female Marine One aircraft com- mander and she took her last flight with an all female crew – anoth- er first in the Marine Corps.

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Sgt. Scott Whittington Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher T. Wood, corpsman, 2nd Platoon, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, and Point Pleasant, W.V., native, rests momentarily after a 12-hour raid on the Taliban-controlled Lakari bazaar July 18. Approximately 270,000 West Coast pounds of poppy seeds, 33 bags of opium and 13 bags of hash were seized and destroyed. This week’s top story "This seizure means we invaded Taliban territory, discovered Marines Conduct Raid on their caches, disrupted their log operations and squeezed them out of the area." Lakari Bazaar, Face Enemy The Taliban used the open-air market to store mass quanti- Sgt. Scott Whittington ties of drugs, homemade explosives and precursor weaponry. Lance Cpl. M. C. Nerl Regimental Combat Team 3 Taliban insurgents also tax shop owners as a further means to make cash. Agents with the Drug Enforcement Agency flew in ‘Semper Gumby;’ always flexible LAKARI, Afghanistan — Marines with Fox Company, 2nd shortly after the Marines and ANA began clearing more than MOUNTAIN WARFARE TRAINING CENTER BRIDGE- Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, along with the Afghan 300 structures in the bazaar. They seized approximately PORT, Calif. — Throughout the Marine Corps it is under- national army conducted an early morning raid on the bazaar 270,000 pounds of poppy seeds, 33 bags of opium, 13 bags of stood mission accomplishment is always the priority. Two here Saturday. hash, nearly 50 barrels of precursory explosive materials, bolt- Marines at Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, "The purpose of the raid was to disrupt freedom of move- action rifles and more than 20 improvised explosive devices. Calif., take their mission of supporting training and those who ment with the bazaar and to exploit the enemy force logistic See http://www.dvidshub.net/?script=news/news_show.php&id=36644 support the training to a whole new level by filling the jobs base," said Capt. Junwei Sun, commander, Fox Company, 2/8. normally done by many Marines. See http://www.marines.mil Overseas Top story from the front

Lance Cpl. Thomas W. Provost When Marines fly IE SHIMA, Okinawa, Japan — Marine Corps history was made in December of 1940, when 2nd Lt. Walter A. Osipoff had the honor of making the first jump as a Marine paratrooper. Marines and sailors from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force and from 3rd Air Delivery Platoon, Landing Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF along with soldiers from 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group, based at Torii Station, conducted airborne operations in mili- tary air space over Ie Shima Island, Okinawa, Japan, to hone their skills as parachutists July 7-9. See https://www.marines.mil

Lance Cpl. Jason Hernandez An Iraqi military policeman with the 7th Iraqi Army Division Military Police company inspects his AK-47 rifle during a weapons sustain- ment course aboard Camp Mejid, Iraq, July 14. On the range, the Iraqi military policemen practiced with a variety of weapons to gain practical experience with their issued weapons.

MiTT Marines and Iraqi MPs their training, they fired a multitude of weapons, from vehicle- mounted machine guns to sniper rifles and pistols. put rounds down range Iraqi MPs use these training sessions to prepare themselves for future duties they are expected to undertake, such as con- Lance Cpl. Jason Hernandez voy security, personnel security and running the base stockade. Multi National Force - West “The Iraqi soldiers haven’t really had the resources they CAMP MEJID, Iraq — It’s a hot summer day aboard Camp need to [conduct] extended training,” said Staff Sgt. Kelli L. Mejid, Iraq, and a string of Iraqi army tactical vehicles stream Cairns, an explosive ordnance disposal advisor with MiTT-7. across the gravel and park side-by-side. “But they just called us up and told us that once they get their Iraqi soldiers spill out and immediately begin pulling ammunition, they’re ready to train any time, any day.” ammunition cans from their vehicles. Military Transition And train is what they did. Team 7 Marines normally do most of the work, but this time, Iraqi MPs climbed into two IA tactical vehicles equipped they’re simply observing as the Iraqis set up a firing range and with machine guns and took turns accurately firing short, con- prepare to train – without American assistance. trolled bursts at their targets. Iraqi military policemen are conducting what will soon become annual sustainment training. During the course of See http://www.marines.mil

A-4 • JULY 24, 2009 HAWAII MARINE JULY 24, 2009 • A-5 TEAM WORK

Cpl. Christopher Troussard, crew chief, HMH-363, watches the terrain beneath as he and the flight crew transport Marines from Alpha Company, 1/3, on a CH-53D toward a predetermined landing zone dur- ing GAIT at PTA July 16. The squadron came together with the battalion for GAIT as a part of the Marines’ culminating Fire Support Coordination Exercise at Lava Viper.

Marines from Alpha Company, 1/3, are transported in a CH-53D to a predeter- mined landing zone during a raid exercise as apart of GAIT at PTA.

Photos by Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard Marines from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, are transported in a CH-53D to a predetermined landing zone during a raid exercise as apart of the Ground Air Integration Training at the Pohakuloa Training Area July 16. Ground Air Integration Training brings 1/3 and HMH-363 together to train Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard unit, so this is their first [operation] utilizing the MAG and team,” Salazar said. “So I think by getting out here and actual- “Today we were [also] practicing our defensive maneuvers for Combat Correspondent their helos,” Salazar said. ly doing it at PTA, we’re definitely utilizing our assets.” a ground threat, which would be a [Man-Portable Air-Defense During the exercise, 1/3 Marines were airlifted and inserted Dobes said Exercise Lava Viper is also great Marine Air System], a type of ground-to-air missile,” Dobes said. “We had POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii — Marine Heavy in a predetermined landing zone, where they debarked the hel- Ground Task Force training for the air wing. the Joint Asymmetric Warfare Systems team out there simulating Helicopter Squadron 363 and 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine icopter and conducted a cordon and search on their objective. “This is the beginning of our work-up phase for our next [air missiles we may encounter] in Afghanistan or Iraq where Regiment, participated in Ground Air Integration Training “Our mission today was to make our way down about 1,000 deployment,” Dobes said. “This exercise allows us to get not they might use a ManPADS to shoot down our helicopters.” together this week here. meters [from the landing zone],” Salazar said. “We received only the high altitude and high density operations to simulate Stachowicz said the JAWS team did a great job of showing The training is a part of the Marines’ culminating Fire intel that there were Taliban forces traveling between different Afghanistan, it also gives us a great training opportunity in the MAG how a ground threat can be anywhere at anytime. Support Coordination Exercise at Exercise Lava Viper, bringing objectives. In order to aid our efforts, we were to gather as Hawaii. This training allows us to hone our skills so when we During the GAIT exercise, the JAWS team used their ground and air units together to support each other in prepara- much intelligence as possible in a village they were occupying do [raids] in Afghanistan or Iraq we’ll be prepared.” ManPADS simulator lasers to set off the aircrafts’ missile warn- tion for future deployments. by conducting a raid or cordon and search.” As HMH-363 has recently undergone personnel transitions, ing systems. “As an assault support platform, that’s what we do - we sup- After the Marines set up a cordon perimeter around the vil- Dobes said the training proves vital in many aspects. As they shot the lasers, the team also fired off plumes of sim- port the ground units,” said Capt. Pete Stachowicz, adjutant, lage, they brought in their assault team. Salazar said the team “We had a 50 percent turnover of maintainers and our air- ulated smoke as a secondary warning of missiles. The pilots HMH-363. “We bring them gear, supplies, food, ammunition, swept through the village and gathered as much information as crew had about a 45 percent turnover,” Dobes said. “So this could then react to the simulated missiles depending on the and we insert them and extract them faster than any ground they could, trying to meet their time limit. They then picked [training] also allows us to take our brand new pilots and hone location of their firing point. vehicles can.” up and moved in a slightly different direction to a predeter- their skills, and then refresh our senior pilots.” The missile simulators are great for training the pilots as they Since Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s Marine Aircraft Group 24 mined landing zone, where they called in an airlift and were Stachowicz said sometimes a crew may find themselves so give them two ways to pick up missile warnings, Dobes said. and the Corps’ other MAG units’ primary mission is troop extracted. focused on achieving their mission, they may forget how easi- “First, we have the sensors in our aircraft that will give an transport, working with ground units during the GAIT exercise “I think the biggest benefit to the unit was for the Marines ly their route can be interrupted if the aircraft were to receive audio and visual saying when a sensor is picking up the [mis- was very beneficial to the squadron, said Lt. Col. John Dobes, to see not only the role of the pilot but the role of the crew enemy fire. As the helicopters flew the ground teams to their sile] signal,” Dobes said. “[Secondly], the plume will give our commanding officer, HMH-363. chief and how important he is – showing us where to go, dic- designated landing zones, the air crews’ reactions to ground aircrew in the back a visual which they can see and tell the “It allows our air crew to get used to loading Marines and tating where we’re at, and giving us [countdowns] when we’re threats were tested. pilots which way the missile is headed, so we can maneuver the making sure their procedures are correct so we can get them about to hit the deck,” Salazar said. “I think it benefited us see- Dobes said since 2001, Marine aviators have trained to react aircraft to best defeat the missile.” [on and off the aircraft] as quickly as possible,” Dobes said. “We ing what they can do for us.” to ground threats. From Operations Iraqi and Enduring The Marines of HMH-363 continued their support of the do a lot of simulated [raids] back on Oahu, but actually having Salazar said the Marine Corps uses air assets frequently in Freedom, ground threats have become more prominent during GAIT training for Alpha Company on July 15 and 16, as well as the Marines here helps reinforce the training.” combat, and 1/3 Marines will likely be working closely with air- these conflicts, and the MAG knew their CH-53D’s would be for Charlie Company on the 18 and 20. Staff Sgt. Alvaro Salazar, platoon sergeant, Alpha Company, craft at some point during their next deployment. deployed. Now, ground threat reaction is a large part of MAG “For them to see how it all comes together and how all the 1/3, led his Marines through the GAIT training exercise July 16. “This training will prepare us [for deployment] because we Marines from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, debark a Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 CH-53D helicopter, prepar- training, teaching the pilots how to maneuver the aircraft to components work as one was beneficial not only to the “We have a handful of 30 to 40 Marines who are new to the never know if we’re going to be put in a position as a helo ing to conduct a cordon and search during the Ground Air Integration Training at the PTA July 16. defeat the threat on the ground. [ground] Marines but also to the MAG personnel,” Salazar said.

A-6 • JULY 24, 2009 HAWAII MARINE No pettybone? State bird kept safe at No problem! PTA live fire ranges Sgt. Brian A. Tuthill piece of real estate for Range 1.” Under current regulations, NRO is Combat Correspondent When service members and NRO per- allowed to document 60 “bird days” sonnel began spotting Nene at the range, annually on Range 1 before the range is POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, USFWS became involved and provided required to shut down for the remainder Hawaii – In the expansive lava fields of PTA with regulatory guidance on how to of the year. Bird days are only counted the Army’s Pohakuloa Training Area, limit impact on Nene from training activ- on days with active training. To date, five where service members train for war, an ities. days have been marked this year while endangered species, the Nene bird, can “Whenever we have someone shooting 1/3 Marines were present on the range. come into the line of fire. Because of the at Range 1, we do a walkthrough of the “The biggest concern, obviously, is dedication and constant efforts of the range,” said Lena D. Schnell, natural with live fire training because someone Natural Resources Office here, the resource manager, NRO. “We look for could accidentally shoot a goose,” said Hawaiian goose stays out of harm’s way. Nene all the way down the range before Peshut, who confirmed there have been Hawaii’s state bird, known locally as any training starts, especially the live fire.” no negative incidents of any kind with “Nene,” occasionally stop at PTA’s live As nearly 1,400 Marines from 1st Nene during training. “We’re really try- fire Range 1, during their flights between Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and their ing to accommodate training as much as Hakalau National Wildlife Refuge and attached support units conduct Exercise we can. We remain down there during Pu’u Wa’awa’a area west of PTA. Dr. Peter Lava Viper at PTA’s ranges throughout the day if there are sightings to give guid- Peshut, a biologist with NRO said, “The ance to officers in charge as they conduct NRO has not identified any nesting areas the range. To call a cease fire and to stop at PTA since their observation and protec- training on a range is absolutely our last tion program began last year.” resort.” The Nene, a distant relative of the Peshut stated while every effort is Canada goose, was pushed toward made to accommodate training, regulato- extinction as the population plummeted ry statues must be complied with. to only about 30 birds here in the 1950s Peshut said an initiative is currently and the Nene was given endangered underway to entice the Nene to move species status by the U.S. Fish and their stopping ground to NRO’s “Wildlife Wildlife Service. Through protection and Enhancement Area,” a nearby 13-acre conservation efforts, the Nene popula- plot of land safe from training ranges tion on Hawaii is now around 500, with which will be engineered to simulate the a target population of 2,500, said Peshut. benefits of Range 1 for the geese. Peshut noted it is simply coincidence There, NRO personnel will use shade that Range 1 is a stopping area for the Nene Trees at PTA are marked off to keep serv- nets, grass plots and portable ponds to during their travels. Through data collected ice members training at Range 1 from progressively move the Nene toward the during field observations and their protec- approaching areas frequented by Nene. enhancement area over time, until their

Sgt. Brian A. Tuthill tion program, NRO believes the geese like habits are successfully modified so they With the help of Combat Logistics Battalion 3’s MK36 wrecker vehicle, the area for its shady trees, water collection, most of July, the chances of coming upon choose the WEA over Range 1. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 flight line mechanics secure a fresh shoots of grass, and shelter in the mild Nene during training rise significantly. “We don’t want to make any entice- lifting rig to a failed CH-53D engine. The unique pairing of CLB-3 and depressions of the terrain. “If we don’t see any birds out here, ments of the WEA permanent because we HMH-363 Marines for aircraft field maintenance was due to the lack of “The Nene first gained attention in then all is good,” Schnell said. don’t want the Nene to habituate the repair facilities at Bradshaw Army Airfield adjacent to Pohakuloa this area a few years ago, particularly If geese are sighted, the NRO team areas around the ranges. We are attempt- Training Area on the Big Island of Hawaii. around the area of Range 1,” said Peshut, evaluates options based on where the ing to entice them with a little food, a lit- whose organization now works closely geese are in relation to the range’s live fire tle water and a little shade, to gradually with the Nene Working Group here. danger area. If the birds are relatively move them away from the area altogeth- Marines adapt, overcome to “Then, like most things in biology, the close to the assembly area, the unit can er,” said Peshut. “We have indication that more you observe, the more you see, the move their training to begin ahead of first attempt with the WEA is starting to lift helicopter engines at PTA more you know. where the Nene are. work and has potential. We haven’t had “If we were to build the range with the However, if Nene are too far down- any incidents with the geese of any kind Sgt. Brian A. Tuthill information we have today, it would range, or they don’t move before train- in the year we’ve been doing this. Things Combat Correspondent probably not be in that area,” he said. “If ing begins or they fly onto the range have been going really well, and we great- they had built Range 1 just a half mile while training is underway, the range ly appreciate the continued understand- POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii – When an engine failed away, I doubt we would even have this must call a cease fire and NRO person- ing and cooperation from military per- on a CH-53D helicopter here, Marines supporting Exercise Lava Viper problem. It’s just coincidence and unfor- nel stay on scene to guide operations sonnel. The Marines have been especial- scratched their heads on how to fix it. tunate that the Army picked a difficult until the birds move away. ly agreeable to work with.” Without modern hangars or aircraft repair facilities at PTA’s remote training site, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 Marines adapted and overcame July 16 by enlisting the help of motor transport Marines of Combat Logistics Battalion 3. Using CLB-3’s MK36 Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement wreck- er, which looks much like a small crane on the back of a 7-ton truck, HMH-363 flightline mechanics fastened a lifting bracket to the exposed engine and lifted it from the helicopter. Days earlier, smoke and fluid were seen coming from the starboard engine during a routine landing at Bradshaw Army Airfield here. After careful inspection of the engine, it was determined a bearing had spun inside – a crippling blow to the engine’s internal moving parts. Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii was imme- diately contacted, and a new engine and mechanics were flown to PTA. “We need a ‘pettybone’ out here – that’s what we usually use,” said Sgt. Christopher West, flightline supervisor mechanic, HMH-363, referring to the overhead crane system used in squadron hangars at MCB Hawaii. “Out here we don’t have one or anything like that. Even with all of our times out here at PTA, we’ve never really had an engine fail. It rarely happens.” As the wrecker’s crane arm loomed over the helicopter’s main rotors, HMH-363 and MALS-24 mechanics unbolted and uncoupled the troubled engine from the aircraft. Once it was free, the MK36 moved away from the helicopter and lowered the engine, allowing mechanics to work on it while it was suspended in the air. “Right now they don’t have the support they need for something like this,” said Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Holcomb, motor transport mainte- nance chief and CLB-3’s Lava Viper detachment gunnery sergeant. “They don’t have any lifts or cranes, so we were able to come in and lift the engine with the MK36. This let them replace their gear and complete their mission.” While the lifting was underway, MALS-24 Marines uncased the new engine and prepared to mount it with CLB-3’s help. “Interacting with the air wing, doing maintenance on a helicopter – motor [transport] doesn’t do stuff like this normally,” Holcomb said. Photos by Sgt. Brian A. Tuthill “We’re glad to be out here and able to assist them in whatever they Marines of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, walk on line down most of Range 1 at Pohakuloa Training Area to need. This is certainly a first.” search for Nene before the unit began training.

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the latest projects Brass from the birds Forest City has initiat- ed for sustainability. Homes in newly reno- vated areas have solar water heating and Energy Star appliances built to use less energy. The reporting system begins just in time for August, when Murata said consumption usage could go up due to hot weather. “We want to be less Valencia fires live rounds from a 50 caliber fossil fuel dependent machine gun during the practice. and conservation by everyone helps us Lance Cpl. meet that goal,” Julian Valencia, Murata said. “ It is our aerial observer, goal to help the coun- HMH-363, try be less energy loads live rounds into the dependent.” 50 caliber For more informa- machine gun tion about the new during live fire reporting system, call aerial gunnery. the Forest City Resident Service Office at 839-8700. A town hall discussing the Photos by Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard new reports is sched- Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 participated in a live fire aerial gunnery practice aboard a CH53-D helicopter at uled for Aug. 20 at 5 Pohakuloa Training Area July 16. The squadron came to Pohakuloa Training Area in support of 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine p.m. in the Base Regiment for various exercises in preparation for future deployments. Chapel. HAWAII MARINE JULY 24, 2009 • A-7 HYCC helps maintain base ponds by clearing out invasive species

Lance Cpl. Colby W. Brown remove this non-native plant. Combat Correspondent “We really appreciate the volunteers’ work— it multiplies the work that we do,” Watson The Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps said. cleared away non-native plant species at The ponds are home to 10 percent of the Kaneohe Bay Lake and Nu’upia Pond Monday. population of Hawaiian Stilt birds, an endan- The HYCC is a hands-on summer program gered species. The ponds are one of the most that teaches its local volunteers, sophomores in abundant places you can find this rare bird. high school to sophomores in college, about “It’s good to protect what I can so my chil- conservation issues that threaten Hawaii’s dren’s children can have what I had,” environment. Standrich said. The ponds on base are one of HYCC’s work- Work was done on the perimeter dirt road sites and this week was the second service proj- along the H-3 and at the percolation ditch. ect they have completed this summer. Hundreds of yards of pond front were cleared Participating volunteers can earn up to three of mangrove. 1st Lt. Kurt Stahl college credits upon successful completion of In 1982 work began on removing the man- Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conduct a the program. grove from the ponds. In 1995 a major project patrol the morning of June 26. These Marines courageously engage in both day and night operations The main work was centralized around began and most of the mangrove was removed. through the mine-infested town of Now Zad in Helmand province, Afghanistan, which was deserted by clearing away Mangrove, an invasive plant Since then, volunteer projects like this have its former populace and controlled by Taliban militants in past years. species not native to Hawaii, to help the native helped maintain about 30 acres of pond land. PATROL from A-1 Their patrols are not only who has led more than 25 plants grow and make a more natural habitat “The volunteers are needed,” said Lance dangerous, they require a patrols here in the last two for the local wildlife. Bookless, natural resource manger, Base streets of an abandoned city leader with intelligence and months. "I try to think clearly “We do this work to protect the natural Environmental Department. “It doubles the increases exponentially at tactical proficiency. The and do what seems best. I just resources we have, for future generations,” said work employees do from on base and we really night as the wind howls many natural and man-made want to keep my guys alive." J.C. Watson, contractor natural resource tech- appreciate the help.” through the alleyways and obstacles across the battlefield The Marines in Now Zad nician. “And also to be able to work outside The Defense Department has helped with visibility decreases. They in addition to the Taliban- know what sacrifice is all and protect the endangered species — cause if the maintenance by contributing about 3.5 overcome any existing fears made mines bring further about. They understand it. we didn’t no one would.” million dollars over about 20 years. with the confidence they complexity to their area of They live it. Their way of life Mangrove was brought to Hawaii to help There were about a dozen volunteers from have in one another and they operation. is summarized in a saying strengthen oceanfront properties that were erod- local cities who helped out using loppers, rush press forward. "Finding the best route and posted in the 3rd Platoon ing. The downfall is it collects sediment in its hooks and chain saws to remove the "As each day goes by, we get maneuvering the patrol headquarters - "I have not roots and chokes out the native plants as they try Mangrove. more intelligence on the through areas that could have ceased to be fearful, but I to grow. It traveled to the ponds when brought None of the clipped Mangrove has to be taken enemy than they get on us - mines anywhere is the hard- have ceased to let fear con- to Oahu to help strengthen oceanfront proper- to the landfill. There was a chipper on site and that is comforting," Forte said. est part," according to Forte trol my life." ties here and work has been done to remove it they used it to clean up the cleared Mangrove. since. The chips, from the chipper, of Mangrove “I think service projects like these are really were put along the side of the perimeter road. good, they get the public involved and make Monthly service projects are held and any- the base look good from caring about the envi- one can volunteer. Requirements to volunteer Just stopping by ronment,” said Karla Standrich, intern, envi- are closed toed shoes, pants, sunscreen and an ronmental complex on base. able body. Millions of dollars and thousands of volun- For more information or to volunteer con- teers have spent many hours working to tact 257-7000.

Lance Cpl. Danny H. Woodall Lt. Gen. Keith J. Stalder, commanding general, Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, on right, talks with Lt. Col. Gregory Price, officer in charge, Wounded Warriors Detachment, Hawaii, Wednesday on Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Stalder visited the Wounded Warrior Detachment in order to see, first-hand, improve- ments and additions made within the past eight weeks. Improvements include new landscaping, place- Lance Cpl. Colby W. Brown ment of a water fountain in the courtyard, freshly painted rooms, installation of new furniture, televi- Volunteers from the Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps clear away Mangrove, an invasive non-native sions and cable for each room. “I appreciate everything you’ve done for this [detachment],” Stalder plant, on pond shores at Nu’upia Pond and Kaneohe Bay Lake Monday. said while speaking to Wounded Warrior representatives.

A-8 • JULY 24, 2009 HAWAII MARINE Battle Pearlyof the Whites

Petty Officer 2nd Class April Kavanaugh, dental readiness Photos by Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard liaison, 21st Dental Company, updates the unit readiness Cmdr. G. F. “Jay” Rubino fixes a filling for Cpl. Cody Wright, infantryman, Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, at the board at the Pohakuloa Training Area Dental Clinic July 15. Pohakuloa Training Area Dental Clinic July 15. 21st Dental Co. fights plaque in the field Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard Each day the team opens their doors early to A class four is when it’s been over a year since so they can focus on their training while in the Combat Correspondent the units, bringing in around 20 to 30 exams the patient’s last exam. My goal for the Marines field. and three to five operative appointments daily. is to have no dental emergencies within the “[Having 21st Dental Company] out here is POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii – The team often surpassed their daily average, next year. [Therefore,] we want to try and great for us, because it will allow us to focus A team from 21st Dental Company brought with a record of more than 67 Marines seen for remove all predictable problems before their more on [pre-deployment training program] their field unit to the Dental Clinic here to help check-up exams in one morning. deployment.” over the next few months,” Martinez said. raise 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment’s den- Petty Officer 2nd Class April Kavanaugh, Maj. Roberto Martinez, executive officer, “They have been very supportive, and I think tal readiness before their fall deployment to dental readiness liaison, 21st Dental Company, 1/3, said the dental team has significantly this is something [other] battalions will look to Afghanistan. said the dental team focused their time at PTA increased the battalion’s readiness during their do in the future.” Seeing nearly 300 Marines within 14 days, on trying to see all the Marines with dental time at PTA. The dental team said they truly enjoyed the dental team feverishly worked around the class threes and class fours, which classifies “Within our two weeks here, we’ve raised their time at PTA and the opportunity to work Marines’ demanding Exercise Lava Viper train- them as undeployable. She said the dental the battalion’s readiness to 98 percent,” Rubino more closely with the Marines during their ing schedule to increase the battalion’s dental team’s goal is to make sure all Marine’s are able said. “We believe that once dental readiness is time in the field. readiness to 98 percent. to deploy with full dental readiness. reached, it can be maintained with good health “It’s a more personal experience here,” said “We realize we’re here to support the “Dental readiness required for deployment practices. For dental health, the enemy is Petty Officer 3rd Class Ashley Hart, dental Marines while they train, so we’re flexible and is dental class one and class two,” Rubino said. plaque, and to remove it, all you need to do is assistant, 21st Dental Company. “You get more work with their schedule to try to get them seen “Dental class three status is a toothache wait- brush first and floss second.” one-on-one time with the patients, so you get whenever they’re available,” said Cmdr. G. F. ing to happen within the next twelve months Rubino said it’s very important for Marines to know everyone. We’ve gotten to build a lot “Jay” Rubino, dentist, 21st Dental Company. if they don’t get their [situation] taken care of. to maintain dental readiness while in garrison of friendships out here.”

JULY 24, 2009 VOLUME 39, NUMBER 29 Hawaii Marine WWW.MCBH.USMC.MIL Sports & Health Winner takes all ‘IT’S A RINGER’

Photos by Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Beebe Jr. APatrol Squadron 2 Joker’s base runner is tagged out by 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment Long Shot third baseman, Andrew Whatley, during the 2009 Spring Intramural Softball Championship game Tuesday night at Riseley Field on Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The Jokers won the championship by a score of 11-10.

Lance Cpl. Colby W. Brown Michael Hurley, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, throws his horseshoe in attempt to rack up the points with a ringer during the 101 Days of Summer Horseshoe-Singles VP-2 wins softball Tournament Tuesday at the Riseley Field horseshoe pits. ‘Close’ only counts championship in horseshoes and Jokers beat hand grenades Lance Cpl. Colby W. Brown 1/12 twice to Combat Correspondent “It’s a ringer!” said Logan Jones, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, as his claim title horseshoe spun around the stake during Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Beebe Jr. the 101 Days of Summer Horseshoes- Combat Correspondent Singles Tournament at the Riseley Field horseshoe pits Tuesday. Patrol Squadron 2 Jokers defeated the 1/12 Service members from throughout Long Shots to win the Spring Intramural base came to throw around some horse- Softball championship Tuesday at Riseley Field shoes to earn points for their unit in the on Marine Corps Base Hawaii by winning three 101 Days of Summer program. games in a row. “Throwing horseshoes is relaxing,” The Jokers first game of the night was in the said Michael Hurley, 1/12. “It takes my losers bracket against Marine Heavy Helicopter mind off work, home and ... the uni- Squadron 463 Relentless to determine who verse — I just get into the game.” would go to the championship game against The tournament is setup in single the Long Shots who went undefeated through- player, single elimination style. out the playoffs. To win a match it’s best two of three After the Jokers won their first game of the games. The first to score 12 points wins night, they came out fired up to play for the the game. first game of the championship. “It’s an individual thing,” said Dan “We lost to [the Long Shots] yesterday that’s Dufrene, health promotion coordinator, why we we’re in the losers bracket to begin with,” Semper Fit, Marine Corps Base Hawaii. said Scott Lemcke, Jokers shortstop and coach. “It gives an individual the chance to Due to the two-loss elimination tournament come out and have some fun. We try to style, VP-2 had to beat the Long Shots twice to do a number of activities so if someone take home the championship. doesn’t like soccer they can come throw The Jokers came out with hot bats and easily horseshoes.” won their first game 7-2 in seven innings of play. Points are awarded by ringers, which With the championship coming down to are three points; leaners, two points; or one final game both teams took the field ready closest within the width of a horseshoe, to play their hearts out. one point. When the Long Shots put four runs on the Joker shortstop, Scott Lemcke, turns an unassisted double play during Tuesday’s 2009 Spring Intramural A ringer is when the horseshoe hits Softball Championship game at Riseley Field on Marine Corps Base Hawaii. VP-2 Jokers beat the 1/12 scoreboard in the top of the first inning it the stake and stays encircled around the Long Shots when 1/12 walked in the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning. looked like they were ready to end the Jokers stake when it stops moving. A leaner is season. However, the Jokers answered back put- Louis Orlando, Long Shot shortstop, drove the walk the next batter to load the bases and pitch when the horseshoe literally leans on ting up a few runs of their own. ball up the middle to center field scoring two to a less threatening batter. the stake. Whichever competitor’s horse- The slugfest continued deep into the game with runs putting his team up one run going into the That decision proved to be a mistake when shoe is closest within the width of a the score tied at 9 going into the sixth inning. bottom half of the inning. the Long Shots walked in the winning run mak- horseshoe receives a point. In the bottom of the sixth the Jokers scored Not ready to throw in the towel, the Jokers ing the final score 12-11 in favor of the Jokers. The rules for scoring have coined the on a sacrifice fly putting them ahead 10-9 going got base runners on first and second with two “We have always been a good hitting team phrase “‘close’ only counts in horse- into the seventh and final inning of the game. outs. A drive down the third base line would and strong fielding team,” Lemcke said, “ but shoes and hands grenades.” At the top of the seventh the Long Shots score the tying run and leave runners on second we really came through today and it felt really The tournament is scheduled to con- made an attempt to spoil the Jokers night. and third base. good. Everyone on the team contributed to the tinue until Wednesday with the final With two out and runners on second and third, The Long Shots decided to intentionally game and we all played hard.” match at 6:30 p.m. “It’s a great thing; I am going to try and participate in everyday of it ... it brings Marines together,” Hurley said. The history of horseshoes dates back 101 Days of Summer hosts soccer tournament to the early second century. Grecian sol- Lance Cpl. Colby W. Brown halves with a five-minute resting diers who couldn’t afford to buy a discus Combat Correspondent period in between. Teams can sub- and compete in the Olympiad games stitute players limitlessly during took discarded horseshoes, setup a stake The 101 Days of Summer Soccer games. and made a game out of throwing horse- tournament began with a kick at The tournament is setup in a shoes at the stake. Pop Warner Field Tuesday. The double-elimination style. The From there, the game grew from word tournament is a way for service championship game will be held of mouth when the Grecian soldiers members to earn points for their Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. came home and showed local villagers unit in the 101 Days of summer “It’s good to get outside and how to play. program. play soccer with your friends and Quoits, a similar game where a full “It’s a great way for us to get out, just do what you do … plus it beats metal circle is thrown so it lands around build camaraderie and have fun,” getting in trouble,” said Brandon a hub, grew in popularity around said Bryan West, forward, Patrol McKernan, forward, Marine Europe, and Horseshoe and Quoits clubs Squadron 47. “It doesn’t matter if Aviation Logistics Group 24. were established in the 19th century. you played soccer your whole life The 101 Days of Summer Soccer The game moved across the Atlantic, or if this is your first time, we’re tournament is centered on having and the first recorded horseshoe tourna- just out here to have fun.” fun and is less serious than the ment in the United States was played in Games begin at 6 p.m. and run Intramural Soccer League that just 1910. until the second game finishes. ended. Lance Cpl. Colby W. Brown To participate in upcoming events of Each game is estimated to be 55 “The soccer tournament has a Antonio Martinez, forward, Patrol Squadron 47, attempts to put the ball in the the 101 Day of Summer program contact minutes long. goal during the 101 Days of Summer Soccer tournament at Pop Warner Field Dan Dufrene at 254-7636. The games consist of 25-minute See SOCCER, B-3 Wednesday. B-2 • JULY 24, 2009 HAWAII MARINE

Dan Hull, stopper for the Headquarters Battalion Warriors, goes horizontal while attempting to defend against Paul Garcia, Combat Logistics Battalion 3 forward, during the 2009 Intramural Soccer Championship Thursday at Pop Warner Field on Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Garcia and his CLB-3 teammates eventually won the game by a score of 6-2. WE ARE THE

CLB-3 defeats HQBN to win CHAMPIONS2009 Intramural Soccer Championship Story and Photos by start finishing plays. They’re getting nerv- Lance Cpl. Danny H. Woodall ous, let’s play off of that.” Combat Correspondent It was Mario Virgen, CLB-3’s head coach, who offered similar words of encouragement Coming off of an emotional, last minute for his players before they took the field. 2-1 victory in the semi-finals, Combat “Go back to the fundamentals,” Virgen Logistics Battalion 3 defeated the said. “Go back to the way we started the sea- Headquarters Battalion Warriors 6-2 July 16 son. If we get back to the basics, we can set- to capture the 2009 Intramural Soccer tle the score.” Championship title. Heading into the second half with the Even though CLB-3 dominated the regu- score knotted at 1-1, CLB-3 semi-finals hero lar season with a 9-2-1 record, they had and forward Roberto Escobar scored within a trouble with the Warriors, splitting the sea- minute of the start of the second half. Not son series 1-1. The last time the two teams to be outdone, the Warriors answered back met, the Warriors won 2-1. This time, how- with a goal of their own, tying the game at ever, CLB-3’s second half offense was too 2-2, but never got any closer. much for the Warriors. Unfortunately for the Warriors, CLB-3’s The first half of the championship game, offense heated up, and it never went cold. played at Pop Warner Field, began much like Soon after the Warrior’s scored, CLB-3 con- July 14’s semi-finals game which pitted CLB- trolled the ball for almost the majority of 3 against the Patrol Squadron 9 Golden the half and added another goal bringing Eagles in a game decided in the final min- the score to 3-2. CLB-3 forward Isaac Hart utes. Like the Golden Eagles, the Warriors added two more goals, one after receiving an scored first and were much more offensively assist from forward Paul Garcia, and the aggressive. Luckily for CLB-3, they didn’t other was unassisted. Paul Garcia ended the have to wait for the closing moments of the night with three assists. game to secure a victory. Just a few minutes after Escobar’s second After the first goal of the game, scored by goal of the game, time ran out for the Warriors, Warrior’s forward Roberto Garcia on a penal- with the scoreboard reading 6-2 in favor of ty kick in the 20th minute, it seemed as if CLB-3 who clinched their second intramural the Warriors would go into halftime with soccer championship in three years. both a lead and momentum until CLB-3 for- “It was definitely a rollercoaster season,” ward Jay Reynard scored in the 30th minute. Virgen said. “We might not have had a per- Issac Hart, Combat Logistics Battalion 3 forward, takes a shot on the goal “We have to keep the same intensity that fect season, but we won when it counted. against the Warriors during the 2009 Intramural Soccer Championship. Hart we started with,” Garcia told his Warrior We hope to learn from our losses and come scored, his second of the game, bringing the score to 5-2. teammates during halftime. “We need to out again strong next year.”

Roberto Garcia, forward for the Warriors, takes a penalty kick and scores the first goal of the 2009 Intramural Soccer Championship against Combat Logistics Battalion 3. “We have to keep the same intensity that we started with,” Garcia told his Warrior teammates during halftime. “We need to start finishing plays. [CLB-3 is] getting nervous, let’s play off of that.”

Roberto Escobar, Combat Logistics Battalion 3 forward, takes a free kick against the Warriors. HAWAII MARINE JULY 24, 2009 • B-3

SOCCER, from B-1 loose framework,” said Dan Dufrene, health promotion coordinator, Semper Fit, All-Marine Women’s Marine Corps Base Hawaii. “It is all about having as much fun as possible, these games Softball Team Trial Camp aren’t the world champi- onship.” Semper Fit is seeking The tournament is also a good way to meet people with the same interests. participants for the “It’s a good way to see other units and get to know All-Marine Women's Softball their faces,” West said. “We expect to win but it doesn’t really matter who wins, we’re Team Trial Camp from all out here just to have a lot of fun.” Aug. 28 to Sept. 18 at Teams are made up of any service members who want to play. All you need is to show Marine Corps Air Station up at your unit’s game and be ready to play. The 101 Days of Summer Cherry Point, N.C. program is a series of sports competitions designed to get Female Marines interested service members out of the barracks and doing something positive. in competing must submit “The program is a positive influence, it’s always good to an application no later have something to do on your free time that is already organized,” Dufrene said. than Aug. 21. Resume The program is scored for participation at each event. forms are available The unit with the most partic- ipation points gets funds at the end of the program for a online or by contacting party. For more information Tina Lui at 254-7590. about the soccer tournament and the 101 Days of Summer Lance Cpl. Colby W. Brown program, contact Dan Joel Meyer, forward, Patrol Squadron 47, prepares to take a shot on goal during Dufrene at 254-7636. the 101 Days of Summer Soccer tournament at Pop Warner Field Wednesday.

B-4 • JULY 24, 2009 HAWAII MARINE

Spotlight On Sports

Sports Briefs Need a flexible Water Sports at Base Marina Personal Trainers Available at Semper Fit workout? Enjoy kayaking, canoe paddling, surfing or stand-up paddling with For those looking to get into a tailored exercise regimen, or just equipment rented from the Base Marina! Arrangements can be made looking for good advice on weight management and weight control, to use the equipment at the Marina, base beaches or in areas outside of the Semper Fit Center offers free personal training consultation. Sign up for Semper Fit’s PiYO class! Each Marine Corps Base Hawaii. For more information, call 254-7666. You can schedule an appointment with a trainer who will take session fuses Yoga and Pilates exercises for a body-fat measurements, blood-pressure and heart-rate readings. well-balanced fitness regimen. Classes are Parents for Fitness They will do all this and tailor a program, based on your physical Mondays from 10 to 11 a.m. needs and ambitions. For more information, call 254-7597. The Parents for Fitness Program is a cooperative babysitting effort For only $5 per workout, a professional trainer will actually work available at the Semper Fit Center for all active duty service members with you to ensure maximum efficiency. and their families. Pick up a personal training appointment card at the Semper Fit The PFFP participants are required to volunteer to babysit three times Center now. per month and is open for parents with children 6 weeks and older. For more information, contact Semper Fit at 254-7597. Semper Fit For more information, call Allison at 744-5977 or MCBHcoop@ hotmail.com. F ishing Charters Available at MCB Hawaii Group classes

Paintball Hawaii Spend the day aboard one of the Base Marina’s fishing charter boats. Cardio Kick For more information, stop by the Base Marina located in Building If you’re trying to get rid of pent up frustration or just look- Nestled behind the Lemon Lot stands Paintball Hawaii. Shoot over 1698, across from Hangar 101, or call 254-7666 or 254-7667. ing for an awesome workout, this is the class for you! This for great deals and have a blast with your friends. high-energy class incorporates punches and kick combos to improve endurance, speed and agility, while burning calo- Cost is $25 per person and includes one air refill, equipment and Semper Fit Offers New Array of Aerobics ries and increasing muscle tone. the field fee. The field is open weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call The Semper Fit Center announces a new and expanded aerobics Boot Camp 265-4283. program. For more information, call 254-7597. This class is an extremely intense cardio workout with a K-Bay Lanes tough strengthening portion that is sometimes held in the basketball court for a more intense workout. Okinawa Kenpo Karate Knock 'em down at the bowling alley or enjoy some knock-out food Cardio Challenge at the bowling alley's cafe. The base bowling alley has new hours: Every Tuesday and Thursday, join MCCS Youth Activities for Kenpo This class will help revitalize you for the rest of the day. All Monday-Tuesday: 5 - 9 p.m. Karate Kobudo classes, held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Building 1391, locat- levels are welcome. You raise your heart rate and increase your endorphines. Wednesday-Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. ed behind the old 7-Day Store. Friday: 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. Adults and children are welcome. Early Risers Saturday: 11:30 a.m. - 1 a.m. Costs for classes are $35 for adults, $25 for children, and $20 for Here is a class for the early birds! Sign your unit up for unit Sunday and Holidays: 1:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. additional family members. For information, call MCCS Youth physical training sessions led by one of the Semper Fit instructors. The sessions will include cardio training and For more information, contact K-Bay Lanes at 254-7693. Activities at 254-7610. muscle endurance exercises to jump start your metabolism for the day.

Cycling Tired of those boring three-mile runs? Well, come for a ride with us. This class uses specialized stationary bikes to help you burn a large amount of calories and tone up while improving your core strength. Set to specialized music as Commander’s Fitness Series you peddle off the pounds. To register for events in the Commander’s Fitness Series visit the Semper Fit Center High Intensity Circuit Training Put the “fun” back into functional training! This is a great or go online to http://www.mccshawaii.com/cgfit.htm. workout for people on the go. This hour-long class will For more information about the events, call Tina Lui at 254-7590. incorporate a series of circuits designed to challenge your muscular endurance and will strengthen your cardiovascu- lar system. Headquarters and Service Battalion’s grab your running shoes and head around the flight line for Camp Smith 5k Grueler the 5-kilometer foot race. Gut Cut Wed., Sept. 16 You’ve heard the stories. Come experience it for yourself – MCAS Tradewind Triathlon or are you scared? This 30-minute abdominal class is Race over to Camp Smith for the Camp Smith 5k Grueler Sat., Nov. 1 designed to strengthen your core muscles. and show the mountain what you're made of. The 5k foot race takes diehard runners throughout Camp Smith’s rugged The MCAS Tradewind Triathlon is the final triathlon offered Pilates mountainous terrain beginning at the panoramic Bordelon in Hawaii this year, so get registered early. The Tradewind This amazing class uses a powerful series of non-impact Field. If you think you can handle the race, you are in for a Triathlon hits the shores and streets of MCB Hawaii Kaneohe exercises for total body sculpting. This class will help devel- op strength, flexibility, balance, and weight loss to sculpt visual delight. High above the Pearl Harbor basin, this race Bay with a 500-meter swim followed by an 11.1-mile bike lean, long muscles and reshape your body from head to toe. will treat runners to scenic vistas, from Honolulu to Ewa course, and ending with a 5-kilometer run. This event is ideal Beach. for amateur or experienced triathletes, and even serves as the Muscle Conditioning Official Hawaii Senior Olympic Triathlon for 2009. Not coordinated for a traditional aerobics class? This class HSL-37 Splash & Dash Biathlon has minimal choreography so this is safe. A muscular Sat., Oct. 17 3rd Radio Bn. Jingle Bell Jog endurance workout using hand weights and bands to work Sat., Dec. 5 all muscle groups. An amphibious assault is coming to Kaneohe Bay. As they are trained to do, the Marines and sailors aboard MCB Hawaii Jog off that Thanksgiving feast! This 4-mile run around the Step This is a tried and true classic. Fads come and go, but step will be passionately hitting the surf and the turf around the Nuupia Ponds will help you stay fit throughout the holiday endures all. This fundamental class focuses on getting a Marine Corps Air Station. This is not a training exercise, it’s for season. great workout on the steps with basic choreography — real. It is the HSL-37 “Easyriders” Splash & Dash Biathlon. In the spirit of the season, a Family Fun Run around the Pop nothing fancy — just hard work and a ton of sweat. The race begins with a 500-meter open water swim, then Warner Field track will take place after the race. Step and Tone The best of both worlds in one class! A great Step class and some resistance training in an hour and 15 minutes. Get your heart pumping with an upbeat step session that will tone your muscles.

Step Challenge To step it up even more. This class is for the seasoned step- per or for those just looking for a challenge. This class is a full hour of fun and challenging choreography.

Stretch and Strength Strong muscles need stretching attention. This class uses body weight strengthening exercises and focuses on stretch- ing muscles to maintain optimal range of motion.

Water Aerobics This non-impact workout is excellent for cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility and strengthening. Aqua training is a terrific way to gain fitness without the stresses of gravity experienced in land-based training.

PiYo If pilates and yoga were mixed together, this is what you would get. This class will help develop strength, flexibility CovCoverer thethe wworldorld and balance to sculpt long, lean muscles. With pilates, yoga and a combo of upbeat moves, this mat class will get your blood flowing while re-shaping you from head to toe.

Speed and Agility in paint! Swifter, higher, stronger! Train like an athlete! This class in paint! focuses on developing strength, power, balance and agility while maintaining flexibility. Dynamics of this class include plyometric-type exercises designed to produce fast, powerful movements, and improve functions of the nervous system while increasing foot speed.

Zumba This is a Latin inspired, dance-fitness class incorporating international music and dance movements. It includes a combination of fast and slow rhythms, that tone and AimAim forfor aa funfun timetime withwith friends!friends! OpenOpen SaturdaysSaturdays andand sculpt. The class integrates aerobic, interval and resistance training. Dancers and non-dancers will have a blast while SundaysSundays fromfrom 99 a.m.a.m. toto 55 p.m.p.m. getting an incredible workout!

ForFor moremore information,information, callcall 265-4283265-4283 For more information on group classes call 254-7597 Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 4:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday & Holidays, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

HAWAII MARINE JULY 24, 2009 • B-5

Congratulations, Combat Logistics Battalion 3! 2009 Intramural Soccer League champions

Lance Cpl. Danny H. Woodall

B-6 • JULY 24, 2009 HAWAII MARINE Superfoods Top foods to eat for an all-star heart Shari Lopatin including beans may reduce the risk great source of potassium, copper Blueberries could positively impact the cardio- TriWest Healthcare Alliance of heart disease and certain cancers. and certain B-vitamins. These fun little berries are bursting vascular system, kidney function, with antioxidants, more so than brain health, immune system, dia- These top five “superfoods” will Wild salmon Garlic and onions many larger berries. In addition to betes and blood pressure. not only make you feel good, but The omega-3 fats in salmon can For greatest benefit, use the whole fighting off heart disease and cancer, In fact, dark chocolate may help will help protect you against heart help reduce the risk of sudden-death vegetable and stay away from onion blueberries can also fight aging. limit the build-up of plaque in disease, the top killer of adults in heart attacks. Salmon caught in the and garlic powders. The ADA reports They’re loaded with dietary fiber and arteries by lowering LDL choles- the U.S. wild has less PCB contaminants than that research shows these two foods vitamins A and C. terol, raising levels of HDL (good) salmon raised on a farm. may help lower LDL (bad) choles- cholesterol and reducing blood Beans terol, control blood pressure, prevent Surprise superfood pressure. The ADA says beans are truly a Mushrooms life-threatening blood clotting, act as Dark chocolate For more healthy tips and TRI- superfood because each tiny bean has Stocked full of antioxidants that antioxidants to reduce cancer risk, Eating heart-healthy can be a spe- CARE-related information, visit a powerful combination of protein, help protect cells from free radicals, and even promote immunity. cial treat, too. The ADA reports that TriWest’s Healthy Living Portal at fiber, vitamins and minerals. which can lead to cancer and some- You may need to eat one garlic recent research shows components of http://www.triwest.com/benefici- Researchers have also found that diets times heart disease, mushrooms are a clove daily to make a difference. the cocoa bean and dark chocolate ary/healthy_living. BayFest Competitions! Bathtub Regatta Build your own boat to compete in the BayFest Bathtub Regatta on Sunday, Aug. 16 at 1:30 p.m. Register online at http://www.bayfesthawaii.com or at theSemper Fit Center. Applications must be received by Aug. 12. BayFest BodySearch Seeking men and women to showcase their personal fitness achievement on Aug. 16 at 3:30 p.m. Register online at http://www.bayfesthawaii.com or at the Semper Fit Center. Applications must be received by Aug. 12.

JULY 24, 2009 VOLUME 39, NUMBER 29 Hawaii Marine WWW.MCBH.USMC.MIL Lifestyles

Story and Photos by Lance Cpl. Colby W. Brown CCombatROUCHING Correspondent HiddenRestaurant LION

The Bahia Fish and Shrimp Stew, which comes with your choice of rice, and the Crab Cake sandwich are some local favorites at Crouching Lion Inn Bar and Grill. Landmark restaurant has good food, great views

he Crouching Lion Inn Bar and Grill, named for rock formations behind the restaurant that resemble a crouching lion, is locally known as a landmark restau- rant with origins dating back to the 1950s. TLocated in Ka’a’awa on the Windward side of the island, the Crouching Lion Inn is at the foot of the Ko’olau Mountains with the Pacific Ocean out the front door to pro- vide scenic views. “The scenery is nice,” said Ione Maiava, restaurant manager. “On a sunny day and when the ocean is nice it is beautiful. Not many places have outdoor dining with a view of the ocean less than 100 yards away.” The Lion is independently owned and operated. The building was originally a private estate in the 1920s and was turned into an inn in the 1940s. It was then reestablished as a restaurant in the 1950s. Different owners have kept this beautiful restaurant running since. “Wonderful views and wonderful history there has been a restaurant here for over 50 years,” said Allen Huie, restau- rant owner. The menu includes everything from Hawaiian originals such as Kalua Pork, hamburgers, steak and fish. The local favorites are the crab cakes, made with an original recipe from the owner, and the Bahia Fish and shrimp stew. All the food is cooked on location at the restaurant using Walking up the pathway to the entrance of the Crouching Lion Inn Bar and Grill, the rock formation from which the restaurant local produce. The meat and fish are also from local suppliers. derives its name can be seen in the upper left hand corner. There is a lunch buffet, which runs from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and for dessert cream pies from Ted’s, a local bakery in Sunset Beach. There is a full bar which includes local tropical drinks such as the Ka’a’awa Sunrise, Lava Flow, Mai Tai and a variety of fla- vored margaritas. Which one will be your favorite? “You taste it and tell me,” Maiava said while smiling. There is also a banquet room that can be rented out for catered parties. It comfortably holds about 60 to 80 people. The Lion captures a relaxed mood, and lets customers enjoy the ocean while delicious food with bold flavors overwhelm the taste buds. “We are out in the country with a family orientation. And our laid-back atmosphere is what makes our restaurant differ- ent,” Maiava said. Not many places On the weekends the restaurant is host to local bands who provide music that spans from traditional Hawaiian to alternative music. have outdoor For those who want to participate in the music, there is an open mic night Wednesdays where musicians can perform their dining with a own songs. “We are trying to establish this restaurant not only for food view of the but also for music,” Huie said. There are also birds and turtles in cages and aquariums for ocean less than viewing pleasure behind the restaurant including a Scarlet Macaw Parrot named Ula-Ula, which can entertain children and 100 yards away.” adults. The Crouching Lion Inn Bar and Grill provides sensational adventures for taste buds from their food and drink, and lets – Ione Maiava customers enjoy an ocean breeze and spectacular view. Crouching Lion Inn Bar and Grill manager “We try to create an elegant and relaxing atmosphere,” Huie said. “Come kick back and relax ... just don’t kick off Ula-Ula, a Scarlet Macaw Parrot, is one of the pets at the Crouching your shoes though.” Lion Inn Bar and Grill who entertains before and after meals. ““

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Your weekly guide to all aspects of entertainment elcome to the Pass In Review, your num- ber one source for cinema, music, videogameW and book reviews. The Pass In Review crew consists of more than 10 critics, each with their own idea of what makes a movie, album, game or book great. So be sure to take advantage of the Better Know A Critic section, which spotlights this week’s critics to better help you choose the critic with opinions most like your own. Using our breakthrough four point scale system you can quickly deci- pher what is worth your time and what isn’t, or read the full review for an in-depth analysis and explanation of the rating. The rating sys- tem uses ammunition and range terminology, so if you’re not familiar, here’s a quick break- down of the ratings ...

1/4 — No Impact, No Idea Horrendous. Among the worst of the worst in its genre. Dedicating time to this is not only wasteful, but unforgivable. Avoid at all costs. 2/4 — High And To The Right Mediocrity at its best. Lacks a few things that might have made it really good. A decent time waster, partake only if you Sophocles’ have nothing better to do. 3/4 — On Target Well worth Praiseworthy. A great endeavor, not quite an instant classic but still very entertaining. This is a sound invest- best plays! ment of your time. the ‘trek’ 4/4 — Confirmed Kill Kristen Wong At this point "Star Trek" fans Cpl. Matthew J. Carhart other than the story line, is Genius. In the top 10 percent of its Photojournalist were probably scratching their Contributor the riddles that the old blind genre. This is the stuff legends are heads in confusion. I knew man Tiresias speaks in, made of. Missing out on it would be The Star Trek series started nothing, however, of the origi- I was amazed when read- which is more than enough a disservice to yourself. long before I was born. Even as I nal story and accepted the plot ing “The Theban Plays.” It is to keep you interested. For a grew up with the subsequent as it was shown to me. The dis- movies, spin-offs and parodies, crepancies are explained later in definitely one of Sophocles good portion of the first So, there you have it and we hope you enjoy nothing really pulled me into the movie, so not to worry. best. At first I was a little play Oedipus is trying to our weekly reviews. Don’t forget, The Hawaii Marine accepts submissions from its readers so this famous saga. My first sight There are several aspects of hesitant in reading the find out who killed the old of Spock as a child was actually the movie which made "Star if you consider yourself a film buff, music afi- book, it’s not that I have King of Thebes, also Oedipus a frightening painting in my Trek" really shine for me. The anything against Sophocles, father.Tiresias, trying to cionado, gaming geek or bookworm feel free to parents' room. That being said, cast was well chosen and each but a book translated from stay respectful to King submit your own reviews. Or, if you disagree it's no surprise that my father contributed to its success. Latin more than two thou- Oedipus, answers in riddles with a review published and want fellow read- had to drag me to the most Having familiar faces like veter- sand years old, I would trying to let Oedipus figure ers to know the real scoop, send in a condensed recent 2009 "Star Trek." But I left an Star Trek actor Nimoy and rather spend my free time it out. As you are reading the review and we’ll run it as a second opinion. impressed. comedian John Cho play Sulu doing something else, like story, it will be obvious that The story begins before the eased me into unfamiliar terri- letting my mind rot away on he is telling Oedipus that he members of the famous Starship tory. The cynical character Enterprise crew are even born. A Bones (Karl Urban) is quite Call of Duty for hours at a is the one who killed him. black hole appears in space in entertaining. His constantly time. However,I was horri- Of course Oedipus does not the year 2233. Out of it creased brow, his sharp bly wrong. “The Theban get this right away, so about Better Know flies a small spacecraft tongue and firm, proactive Plays” is a masterpiece at the two pages later he will final- with a spinning approach to problems least. The book is written in ly understand what the old A Critic outer apparatus, makes him memo- a very artistic style, man is saying. Cpl. Matthew J. Carhart believes the followed by a rable. It also doesn't using a lot of riddles The second play is only books worth reading are ones large ship hurt to have eye and metaphors, “Oedipus at you can learn from. He thinks they belonging to the candy actors like don’t always have to be non-fiction, but alien race known Pine and which can Colonus,” which why read a book that has no truth to it at make it a little takes place after all? The only way to really enjoy reading is as the Romulans. Hemsworth, both of difficult to “Oedipus the to actually try to get into the book. He Nearby is the whom also gave stel- believes if you put effort into it, you will Starship USS lar performances. read. If you King,” and is always enjoy the reading. His favorite book Kelvin, aboard Actress Jennifer can get past about Oedipus of all time is “Gates of Fire.” Hethinks that which is George Morrison, who plays CARHART book will keep you motivated. the writing being outcast Kirk (Chris the short role of style, you from Thebes, and Hemsworth). James Kirk's mother, won’t want to the misery that Kristen Wong admits she sometimes has to be dragged to movies that she Romulan leader Nero makes needed mere seconds to fully put the book accompanies him later finds to be outstanding. She contact with the USS Kelvin, convey effective emotional dis- down. until his death, mis- prefers fantasy driven movies, like Lord of demanding its leader Captain tress in the opening scene. The book is a collection of ery, that he brought on him- the Rings, the Harry Potter films, and The Robau, come aboard their ship The cast aside, the most Matrix Trilogy. She loves to give synapses three different plays. self. Almost the whole play for "negotiations." George Kirk is memorable scenes were those of all her favorite movies to curious and named captain as Robau boards with the most suspense and “Oedipus the King,” which is about Oedipus wining unsuspecting folks, and hopes one day is by far the best of the about his exile and how he she'll see "Based on the book by Kristen the Romulan ship. excitement. Some of the scenes The Romulans demand to worth mentioning included three, Oedipus gets exiled is blind. Apparently Oedipus Wong" on the big screen. WONG know the whereabouts of Sulu and James Kirk's freefall for actions he could not did not know that if you Ambassador Spock before being "beamed" back to avoid. He was cursed at birth stab your eyes out Second Opinion (Leonard Nimoy). the ship, and a young James by the gods to kill his father, with needles, you Robau cannot Kirk's joy ride ending off the and then marry his own can no longer see! “Star Trek” answer and is killed. edge of a cliff. mother. His father acted as Sophocles, howev- 4 out of 4 (Confirmed Kill) Upon the untimely But in addition to the action most kings do in Greek er, being the great murder of his superi- and the drama are bits of humor tragedies, he had a shepherd man that he was, I have neither seen a single episode of any version of or, the newly sprinkled throughout the movie take the baby and leave was able to still “Star Trek” since its creation nor have I made it appointed Captain from Bones' disaster-causing Oedipus in the mountains to make this a great through one of the films. When people challenge George Kirk evacu- "medical" injections to Sulu's die. Instead the shepherd story. This story me on the subject, I swell with pride knowing that ates his entire crew embarrassing failure to properly and his pregnant "drive" the USS Enterprise. gave the baby to another was different from I’m still cool. Unfortunately, 2009’s “Star Trek” has wife, and goes down I recommend this PG-13 shepherd who then gave the rest because it changed my perception on Captain Kirk and his with the ship. Before movie to Star Trek fans and him to another king to raise was more concen- crew’s adventures. I’m not saying I’ll be flashing he does so, Kirk hears even skeptical non-fans. as his own. Same basic story trated on death the “live long and prosper” sign or surgically alter- the cries of his new- Trekkies can appreciate the in most Greek plays and of than the first one, ing my ears to look like Spock, but I will begin to born son, and inside jokes and familiar fea- course in the end everyone which was more appreciate the science fiction genre a little bit together, he and his tures of the basic story. Non- dies, like Troy for example. more. wife name him fans will get a jist of the series in The best part of the book, See PLAYS, C-8 – Lance Cpl. Danny H. Woodall James (Chris Pine). an easy-to-swallow nutshell.

On this day in 2005, Lance "David Beckham, because he's Armstrong, champion cyclist, a good soccer player." won the Tour De France for — Pfc. Robby Heron the seventh time in a row. Yao Ming. He's the first Who is your favorite Chinese player to come professional athlete to the U.S. and why? — Lance Cpl. Fan Wu

"Rob Machado. He just TALK* STORY has a real fluid style." *[tôk stôreï] Hawaiian slang for an informal, lengthy conversation. Often used as a method to bond, or a good way to kill time. “” — Daniel Mench

HAWAII MARINE JULY 17, 2009 • C-3 Chaplains in the field

Photos by Sgt. Brian A. Tuthill Lt. Cmdr. Dave Stroud, chaplain, reads from the Bible to Marines and sailors at Echo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment’s artillery firing point Sunday at the Pohakuloa Training Area on Hawaii. Chaplain lifts spirits any clime, any place Sgt. Brian A. Tuthill tionship with God, despite being far felt that all through my career, for a long time,” said Lance Cpl. me,” Stroud said about his time at Combat Correspondent away and under a lot of stress.” where for at least at this time on Andrew Aper, an ammunition tech- PTA with 1/3. “My opinion of Despite this being his first time Sunday morning, it’s going to feel nician with Weapons Company. Marines has gone up a great deal, POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, with Marines in a training environ- somewhat like home, even if it’s not “The chaplain prayed for my family, not that it was ever low to begin Hawaii – Service members who find ment, Stroud donned a flak jacket exactly the same. I like to think that which helps give me some relief. with. I just respect them far more themselves 200 miles away from with a cross pinned to the front and normalcy provides an anchor point Right now my wife is taking my seeing what they go through and Marine Corps Base Hawaii while tak- helmet as he grabbed his Bible and in a crazy world. What I do reminds place back home and I felt a little the conditions in which they go ing part in Exercise Lava Viper at headed out to the training ranges to them of that and encourages them.” guilty about it. through it, and the skill involved in Pohakuloa Training Area, can count visit Marines in the field two When the morning service fin- “Having a chaplain visit here pro- it all. You go out there and you see on one Navy chaplain’s religious Sundays. ished at PTA’s main camp, Stroud vides me with a sense of hope and these guys, and they are filthy and services to help lift their spirits. On Sunday he opened the doors of put on his gear and headed to the stability,” Aper said. “It relaxed me they are tired, but they stay motivat- Lt. Cmdr. Dave Stroud, a chaplain the PTA chapel and welcomed 13 field. At each training site he visit- a little.” ed and I give them a lot of respect with MCB Hawaii’s Base Chapel worshippers for a short service. He ed with about a dozen Marines and Stroud said he used to worry for that.” temporarily assigned to 3rd Marine said he enjoyed surprising his congre- sailors of Bravo Company, 1/3; about the lack of people attending Despite being away from their Regiment, arrived here July 11 for a gation by informing them they Weapons Company, 1/3; and Echo Sunday services. He worried as he normal routines at MCB Hawaii, week-long stay to spread the good would be his choir for the morning’s Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine looked into an empty chapel at PTA Aper said he and his fellow Marines word and provide counseling to service. Regiment. while his watch wound closer to the truly appreciated Stroud coming to Marines and sailors here. “You are all joining a proud tradi- While offering prayers at 8 a.m. start time. his unit’s position at the height of “I think it’s very important to tion of 1/3 Marines at this chapel,” Weapons Company’s mortar firing “Now,I just leave it to God,” their Lava Viper training. have a chaplain out here,” Stroud Stroud said, motioning to the back point, one Marine revealed to the Stroud said. Minutes later, Marines “I used to go to church with my said. “To provide worship services of the chapel where a placard on group his grandmother had passed and sailors from around the camp uncle in Waikiki, but I haven’t been and other chaplain services is two aging bookcases reads, away two days ago, and asked for a streamed into the pews, Stroud wel- to church in about three weeks now, important to people in their daily “Presented by the Officers and Men special prayer for his family during coming each of them with a warm so it really helped me out,” Aper lives. When coming out here, life of 1st Battalion, 3d Marines.” their trying time. smile and handshake. said. “I’m very thankful for the doesn’t end, they still have that rela- After the service Stroud said, “I’ve “She fought two types of cancer “It’s been a great education for chaplain coming.” Compete to Emcee Civilian Air Patrol cadets, Marine Corps League visit PTA at this year’s BayFest

Lance Cpl. Colby W. Brown and the emcee was their host. Combat Correspondent “Don’t do it if your scared of the crowd,” Roberson said. ome pick up the mic and try BayFest is an all ages event so Cyour best joke at the 2nd material presented in the competi- Emcee Maniac Competition for tion is requested to be kept at a G- quick wit and improvisation rated level. experts to be held at Kahuna’s Bar Three winners will be picked and Grill Thursday at 5 p.m. from the competition and each The winners of this competition will host the main stage for one will be main stage emcees at night, as well as meet and greet BayFest, which is scheduled for passes to visit the bands back stage August 14-16. that are performing the same night The competition is open to all and BayFest merchandise. service members stationed at any “It was awesome, last year I got of the installations in Hawaii. to hang out with Three Doors Registration is required by July 26 Down all day long,” Roberson said. for participation. “If the only reason your doing Participants will be judged on this competition is to meet the personality, ability to work the bands don’t compete,” Roberson crowd and showmanship. said. “If you want to emcee and “Bring your A game—judges are you are good at it, then do it.” judges for a reason,” said Sgt. Javen Only 20 seats are open to com- Roberson, Sergeant course instruc- pete for the three emcee spots, so Photos by Sgt. Brian A. Tuthill tor and one of last years competi- registering online at Cadet Staff Sgt. Sam Muller and other Civil Air Patrol Cadets watch Sgt. Luis Ochoa, a gun chief with Echo Battery, 2nd tion winners. “They listen to http://www.bayfesthawaii.com as Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, as he explains how artillery fire data is sent to each gun July 14 at the Pohakuloa Training everything you say and if you say soon as possible will better the Area on Hawaii. Muller, 16, said he wants to join the Marine Corps after graduating high school. something they don’t like they let chance of reserving your place in you know.” the competition. Roberson won last year’s com- BayFest 2009 is open to the pub- Civil Air Patrol cadets and members of the Marine petition and plans to compete lic and has nightly concerts head- Corps League Camp Tarawa again this year. He said last year lined by the Black Eyed Peas, Filter, Detachment stand beneath he didn’t even sign up—he coin- Katchafire and Fiji. Also there will a CH-53D helicopter cidentally went to Kahuna’s the be carnival rides, games, contests watching other helicopters night of the competition and and fireworks. land at Bradshaw Army filled in for a competitor who For those who want to view Airfield adjacent to PTA. didn’t show up. the competition it is open to “It was just me, I didn’t try to go everyone permitted at Kahuna’s up there and emcee,” Roberson Bar and Grill. said. “I emcee to get out in front of Marine Corps Community the crowd and talk. Meeting the Services organizes this annual band is an added bonus. My thrill event. is getting on stage,” For more information or to reg- Last year there were thousands ister, visit the BayFest Web site at of fans at BayFest for the concerts http://www.bayfesthawaii.com.

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Competing with the top service members cific examples of how passionate they are in and civilians, two staffers from Marine their jobs.” Corps Base Hawaii took home top honors Supervisors of any military installation from the Armed Forces Recreation Society’s could nominate their top workers, describ- annual awards. Mac McDiarmid won in ing how they best served their community. Stories and Photos by the Front Line category for excelling for his They filled out the society’s questionnaire, Christine Cabalo service as a lifeguard, and Eva and sent it to their military branch’s rep- Photojournalist Schellenbach, a Base Library volunteer, won resentative. A total of 115 nominations RIZED for the Special Citation Award category. from branches of the armed forces in the “The main thing we’re looking for is United States and internationally were their commitment and initiative,” said one submitted to the society’s judging panel, of the judges, Robin Vannes, Marine Corps with 20 winners hailing from Marine PERSONNEL representative, AFRS. “We want to see spe- Corps installations.

Looking at each book on the shelf, Eva Schellenbach catalogues and examines part of the vast collec- tion at the Base Library. Regularly volunteering every week since October 2007, Schellenbach was Holding his lifeguard equipment, Mac McDiarmid watches the waves at Pyramid Rock, assessing water nominated and won in the Special Citation category from the Armed Forces Recreation Society's annu- conditions. The 27-year-old Kailua resident won in the Front Line category of the Armed Forces al awards. Schellenbach was just one of 20 winners representing the Marine Corps. Recreation Society awards. Competing against 115 nominations from military installations worldwide, he is one of just 20 staffers from Marine Corps installations to win. Eva Schellenbach At any given time, Eva Schellenbach may be are still in good shape. While sorting through Mac McDiarmid reading three to four books at once. As an avid new and old volumes, the history teacher said Growing up in Kailua, Mac McDiarmid help someone out.” booklover, Schellenbach said she began volun- she’s uncovered one-of-a-kind books. spent most of his childhood days at the beach In the four years he’s been a lifeguard, he’s teering at the Base Library in October 2007 to Through her sorting efforts, the books in in the water. assisted in approximately 50 rescues. give back to her favorite supplier of free books. good condition are processed for other patrons “The first time I remember coming to one McDiarmid said one of the most perilous hap- During her childhood, she remembers going to enjoy. She also said her maintenance work of the base beaches was [for] a surf contest at pened while he was getting off duty with co- on weekly trips to the library with her parents has helped library staff figure out what new Pyramid Rock,” he said. “I was 11 years old, worker Sam Mench, who is also a MCCS life- who were also enthusiastic about reading. items they may need to order. and the public was allowed on the base for the guard. The two had already put away their “We had our own personal library growing In preserving the library, Schellenbach said competition. I was still learning how to surf, rescue equipment and were prepared to leave up because my dad liked to collect books,” she she’s helping her students have a free place to and I ended up being really humbled that day. when they heard a call on their radios about said. “I’d read of a lot of older books, ones peo- pursue reading and learning. I just fell in love with the base beaches.” three Marines drowning at Pyramid Rock. ple my age were never exposed to.” Her dedication to this goal has earned When many of his friends became life- Working with Mench and a unit of Waterfront Now taking care of the larger library at MCB Schellenbach a win in the Special Citation guards with Marine Corps Community Operations who were also helping out with Hawaii, Schellenbach volunteers two hours category. Services Aquatics, McDiarmid also applied. the rescue, McDiarmid helped pull in the each week. When she’s not at the library this summer, Since then, he’s taken on additional duties of swimmers who were caught in rough currents “She’s very dependable,” said Murray Visser, she’ll be tutoring her students. This summer, youth swimming lessons and teaching life- to shore. supervisory librarian, Base Library. “Even Schellenbach will be leading a book club for guards how to use specialized techniques to His win for the Front Line category, honor- though she volunteers and isn’t paid for her three of her middle school students in addition rescue people with spinal injuries. McDiarmid ing workers who work directly with their cus- work, she’s always very professional and thor- to her library volunteering. She notes it’s said he continues to build on his lifesaving tomers, is a sign of his passion in ensuring ough about what she does.” important for adults and children to enjoy skills, helping to certify seven lifeguards to other people’s safety, said Kari Hemund, man- Most of the time, she judges books by their books together at the library or at home. watch over base beaches. ager, MCCS Aquatics. covers as part of her duties in maintaining the “For children, discussing books with adults “Every rescue is a learning experience,” “He earned it,” she said. “He’s a hard library’s vast collection. Going through as many can really bring out details they might not he said. “You’re adrenaline is rushing worker. … And [McDiarmid] is an asset to as 400 books a week, Schellenbach helps staff have noticed,” she said. “They get new ideas through you, and you’re going full blast to the community.” ensure all books found in the old card catalog from it.” For outstanding dedication to duty ... (Foreground, from left to right): Jessica Zauner and Daisie Ramos, administrative support assistants, Base Adjutant's Office; Daniel Dufrene, health promotion coordinator, Semper Fit Administrative Office; Joseph Francese Jr., customer service clerk, Combat Camera; James McGrain Jr., contracting officer, Regional Contracting Office, Marine Corps Base Hawaii. (Background, from left to right): Cpl. James Spence, avionics and navigational aids technician, air traffic control maintenance branch; Lance Cpl. Gabriel Rojo, crew chief, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Division, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Koble, air traffic controller, all of Marine Corps Air Station. The sailor, Marines and civilians shown here were given awards during a morning flagpole ceremony July 17.

Kristen Wong Repair, remodel, restore our school Pfc. Manuel Mendizabao and Lance Cpl. Andrew McMonigal, riflemen for the Remain Behind Element of 3rd Marine Regiment, fit together pieces of sod around a concrete slab meant for a new playground at Mokapu Elementary School Wednesday. The Marines from the regiment and Headquarters Battalion volunteered to help with landscaping tasks for the new kindergarten play- ground. The school received a grant for the project from the Hawaii Repair, Remodel, Restore Our Schools project, which is funded by multiple federal, state and private organizations, according to Jacque Shaner, vice principal, Mokapu Elementary School. The project is meant to help provide funding for much-needed maintenance on public schools in Hawaii. Shaner said the school plans to complete the playground by the end of August.

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Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadet Brittney Pennington, from Kellogg High School in Kellogg, Idaho, attempts to get a good grip on the horizontal bars during a run through the obstacle course Monday on Marine Corps Base Hawaii. “So far, it’s been great,” Pennington said after completing the obstacle course. Leading the JROTC cadets from Hawaii, mainland tackle leadership training

S tory and Photos by Lance Cpl. Danny H. Woodall Way Combat Correspondent

Learning Marine Corps Martial Arts classes, donning a gas mask, scaling down a rappel tower and running through the obstacle course may remind most Marines of their time at recruit training, but for some select individuals, this all occurs before they’re old enough to see an R-rated film. Approximately 90 Marine, Navy and Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from local and mainland schools are currently attending the annual Cadet Leadership Academy, which started Saturday on Marine Corps Base Hawaii. About half of the cadets hailed from several local high schools including Kalaheo, Campbell, Radford and Castle, while the others are from schools in Idaho and California. The training, slated for completion Saturday, offers cadets advanced leadership training, said Maj. Daryl Laninga, senior Marine I’m enjoying instructor, Castle High School. Ultimately, the vol- untary program is for the physical JROTC cadets who are look- ing to become leaders. They activities. will take what they’ve learned from MCB Hawaii Seventeen-year-old Ryan Brigoli, a Marine Corps JROTC cadet and bring it back to their It’s mostly from Castle High School, makes his way down the rappel tower “ at the Landing Zone Boondocker. Monday, the cadets divided respective JRTOC units. “The best part of the pro- pleasant, themselves into groups and participated in a series of events including the obstacle course, leadership reaction course, the gram for the cadets is that combat convoy simulator and the rappel tower. they get to see real Marines except when leading them through the exercises,” Laninga said. The program puts cadets you’re through a series of mental and physical tests in a boot camp getting type-atmosphere — they live in an open squad bay, eat food from a mess hall three times a yelled at.” day, march in formation near- ly everywhere they go, physi- – Cadet Brittney Pennington cally train everyday and must utilize a structured chain of command starting with their peers. “So far, it’s been great,” said Brittney Pennington, a cadet from Kellogg High School in Kellogg, Idaho, after completing the obstacle course on Monday. “I enjoy the physical activities. It’s mostly pleas- ant, except when you’re getting yelled at.” On Monday, the cadets marched to Landing Zone Boondocker, where they divided themselves into groups and participated in a series of events including the obstacle course, leadership reaction course, the combat convoy simulator and the rappel tower. “At the [leadership reaction course] we learned to work as a unit Cadet Tyler Rezentes, a Navy JROTC participant climbs his way up a rope at the end of the obstacle course Monday as part of rather than as individuals,” said Cadet Brandy Graham, an incoming the Cadet Leadership Academy. The program puts cadets junior at Castle High School. “Working as a team helps us with our overall leadership training because it teaches us what it takes to follow.” through a series of mental and physical tests in a boot camp Dalton Rice, a Marine Corps JROTC Beside normal military training, cadets are scheduled to visit the type-atmosphere — they live in an open squad bay, eat food cadet and senior at Redondo Union from a mess hall three times a day, march in formation nearly Polynesian Cultural Center in Honolulu on Saturday after their gradu- High School, Redondo Beach, Calif., everywhere they go, physically train everyday and must utilize ation practice in order to visit a local attraction which many have studies his Leadership Principles Card. a structured chain of command starting with their peers. probably never seen before, Laninga said. Approximately 90 Marine, Navy and “[The Cadet Leadership Academy] is a great way to have fun and Army JROTC cadets from local and learn something at the same time,” said Navy Cadet Dustin Ermitanio mainland schools are currently attend- from Campbell High School. “It’s been pretty fun because we get to ing the annual Cadet Leadership learn new skills, and connect with other cadets from all over the island Academy. and the mainland.”

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Volunteer Word to Pass Opportunities Aboard MCB Hawaii Budget for Baby Class For more information, to married personnel. Program offers a six-session 1st and 3rd Mondays please call 257-1972. The group is available in the parenting education class Tour Guides Needed on All Enlisted Spouses The Navy-Marine Corps morning or afternoon from that teaches positive disci- Coconut Island Club Thrift Shop Relief Society offers a free Building Healthy either 9 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 3 pline and communication class every first and third Relationships p.m. Classes meet every techniques. Become an Interpretive Guide The All Enlisted Spouses Club Monday each month in July 2 - 30 Thursday. Orientation is at 8 The class is open to all active at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Thrift Shop, located in Building Building 4016 from 9 a.m. to This is an ongoing eight- a.m. every Tuesday in Building duty service members and their Biology on Coconut Island! 212 (Pless Hall), is in need of vol- 1 p.m. for expecting parents. session educational program 216. Call Counseling Services, spouses. Spend time in beautiful unteers to assist with thrift shop- This free class will provide through Marine and Family at 257-7780. Reservations are required. Kaneohe Bay leading tours and related tasks such as sorting and information on budgeting for Services for active duty serv- Childcare is provided. discovering the important hanging clothing items, cleaning, a new baby, common baby ice members and their fami- Parenting Proudly For more information, con- research taking place on Coconut gardening and other tasks. expenses, visiting nurse pro- lies with emphasis on com- July 13 - Aug. 17 tact the New Parent Support Island, learning about Hawaii's Thrift Store hours are 9 a.m. - gram and more. munications issues, particular The New Parent Support Program at 257-8803. marine environment. 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Use science to promote stew- except Wednesdays (store is ardship, meet interesting people closed) and on the first Saturday and have fun leading hour-long each month from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. tours on the island. for Bag Sale days. Community Events You must be at least 18 years Please call 254-0841 or email old, and commit to six months of [email protected] for more volunteering at least one tour per information. Storytelling at Kaimuki Art April 30-July 26. Admission is free. For more inform- week. Volunteers may be active duty Public Library Very little is known about the tradi- taion contact the Hawaiian Electric For more information about or reserve military members, July 26 tional function of pidan, but their Company at 543-7511. the opportunities, call the educa- spouses of any military ranks, Bring the kids to the Kaimuki Public “descendants” are the “elephant and tion staff at 236-7415. dependents, retirees and spouses, Library at 1 p.m. to hear Emmy award- temple” cloths. Guided Tours of the or civilians who have base access. winner and author Jim May read his Cambodians hang pidan on festive Hawaii Theatre Ho'omaluhia Botanical All volunteers must be 18 or over. original short story, “A Bell for Shorty.” occasions, such as the completion of a Tuesdays Garden Nursery Aid May won the prestigious Chicago Emmy house. The one-hour tour offers a unique Junior Achievement Award for his 1989 performance reading These antique pidan use icono- insight into the history, art, architec- A peaceful refuge needs your Volunteers Needed his book on television. graphic images representing princi- ture and restoration of the beautiful help! Ho'omaluhia Botanical This storytelling events is suitable pal themes in Theravada Buddhist Hawaii Theatre in Chinatown, includ- Garden is looking for volunteers The 5th grade classes at for ages 5 and older. belief. ing a performance on the 1922 Robert that are highly motivated and Mokapu Elementary are looking There is an admission fee with sen- Morton theatre organ. There is a fee for have a desire to help in our for one or more volunteers with a Arboretum Tours ior and military rates available and admission. To book a tour or for infor- Botanical Garden. business or economics back- Tuesdays and Saturdays children under 12 are free. mation please call 528-0506. Nursery aids are responsi- ground to help teach Junior Enjoy the sights and sounds of the For more information on the exhib- ble for fertilizing, pruning, Achievement lessons. Lyon Arboretum, University of Hawaii. it or the Honolulu Academy of Arts, Free Lauhala Weaving Class watering, trimming, shrubs, The lessons are spread into five Knowledgeable guides will share high- call 532-8700 or visit their Web site at First Saturdays, ground covers and other sessions and cover various aspects lights of the Arboretum collections. http://www.honoluluacademy.org. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. botanical specimens. of economics. Tours are Tuesday 10 - 11:30 a.m. and Learn to weave lauhala leaves from Other duties include weeding, Teaching materials and kits are Saturday 1 - 2:30 p.m. Live Energy Lite Event the Lauhala Weaving Hui members raking leaves, and mulching provided and no teaching experi- Registration is required and a tour Oct. 3 who gather to weave and share infor- around trees and pathways. ence is necessary. The lessons donation of $2.50 is requested. Kick off National Energy Awareness mation with each other. Visitors are Interested parties need to fill should be taught to three classes Call 988-0456 for more information. Month at Pearlridge Center’s Uptown welcome to observe and ask questions out a Honolulu Botanical Garden and last 30-45 minutes each Center Court from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. about this important Polynesian craft. volunteer application and come Monday and Tuesday afternoon. Cambodian Ikats Exhibit Get energy saving tips from experts, Weaving the leaves creates a strong, in for an interview. For more information, please April 30-July 26 learn about Hawaii’s clean energy durable mat similar to wicker and has Volunteers are needed Monday contact Adrianne Vincent at Cambodian pidan, silk textiles illus- future plans, enjoy Hawaiian enter- been used by Polynesians for centuries. through Friday from 8 a.m. to Mokapu Elementary School’s trated with narrative themes are on tainment and test your energy IQ to Classes are held at the 553 South 11:00 a.m. front office at 254-7964. display at the Honolulu Academy of win prizes. King St. in Honolulu.

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Today Beef Cordon Bleu Rice Pilaf Dinner Tropical Pork Chops Southern Style Green Beans Minestrone Soup Boiled Egg Noodles Simmered Mixed Vegetables Chicken Noodle Soup Orange Rice Cream Gravy Sauerbraten Club Spinach Tater Sauce Baked Stuffed Fish Cauliflower Au Gratin Scalloped Potatoes Brown Gravy Wednesday Noodles Jefferson Cherry Pie Dinner Simmered Green Beans Lemon Cookies Manhattan Clam Chowder Creole Summer Squash Devils Food Cake Split Pea & Ham Soup Cream Gravy Banana Bread Savory Baked Chicken Tater Sauce Raspberry Gelatin Beef Pot Pie Lemon Gelatin Boiled Egg Noodles Saturday Vanilla Cream Pudding Parsley Buttered Potatoes Dinner Chocolate Cream Pudding Creole Summer Squash Cream of Chicken Soup Simmered Peas Beef Barley Soup Monday Chicken Gravy Beef Stew Dinner Pork Chops Mexicana Beef Noodle Soup Thursday Buttered Egg Noodles Cream of Broccoli Soup Dinner Spanish Rice Honey Ginger Chicken Tomato Soup Mexican Corn Hungarian Goulash Chicken and Rice Soup Simmered Peas Wild Rice Orange & Rosemary Honey Brown Gravy Simmered Green Beans Glazed Chicken Breast Lemon Meringue Pie Simmered Corn Simmered Corned Beef Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Chicken Gravy Islanders Rice Cookies Parsley Buttered Potatoes Marble Cake Tuesday Glazed Carrots Butter Cream Frosting Dinner Fried Cabbage w/bacon Cream of Mushroom Soup Mustard Sauce Sunday Bean with Bacon Soup Chicken Gravy Dinner Swiss Steak w/Tomato Sauce Vanilla Cream Pudding Cream of Potato Chowder Lemon Baked Fish Fillets Chocolate Cream Pudding Give back, spouses! Vegetable Soup Lyonnaise Potatoes The All-Enlisted Spouses Thrift Store, located in Building 212 (Pless Hall) needs volunteers! Call 254-0841 for more information.

“Up” Today at 7:15 p.m. “Drag Me to Hell” Today at 9:45 p.m. OVIE IMES “Land of the Lost” Saturday at 7:15 p.m. MMOVIE TTIMES “The Hangover” Saturday at 9:15 p.m. Prices: All shows are $3 for adults and $2 for children. “Up” Sunday at 2 p.m. For ticket pricing, the Base Theater Box Office defines an adult as a patron 12 and older and “My Life in Ruins“ Sunday at 6:30 p.m. defines a child as a patron from 6 to 11. Children 5 and younger are admitted free of charge. Parents “Drag Me to Hell” Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. must purchase tickets for R-rated movies in person at the box office for children 16 and younger. Patrons must present their military identification card when purchasing tickets. “My Life in Ruins” Friday at 7:15 p.m. Call 254-7642 for recorded information. “Land of the Lost” Friday at 9:45 p.m. Sneak Preview Policy: One hour and 45 minutes prior to the movie, tickets will be issued to first priority patrons waiting in line, then second and third priority patrons. In an effort to prevent piracy, the following security measures will be enforced on base for sneak preview screenings: bag For more information about the theater’s schedule and to check movie times, checks, confiscation of cameras or cell phones with picture taking capability (items will be returned after screening), mag- call the Movie Hotline at 254-7642. netometer warning, audience scanning with night vision goggles during screening. The Base Theater and film companies thank you in advance for your cooperation and hope you will enjoy the show. For recorded information, call the Base Theater at 254-7642. HAWAII MARINE JULY 24, 2009 • C-7 Wienermobile rolls into town

Photos by Kristen Wong The Marine Corps Base Hawaii community welcomed the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile July 17. The vehicle visited at the commissary aboard the base from 2 to 4 p.m. Families visiting the vehicle stood in line to have their picture taken as a "wiener." Visitors received free whistles, stickers, juice and hot dogs. The Wienermobile last arrived in Hawaii 10 years ago, according to one of its operators.

J.T., Hunter and Evan Grimsley pose as Oscar Mayer hot dogs while visiting the Wienermobile with their parents.

Oh I wish I were an Oscar Mayer Wiener That is what I’d truly wish to be Cause if I were an“ Oscar Mayer Wiener Everyone would be in love with me” Marines pose for a picture in front of the Wienermobile at Hanna and Isabel Navarro, of Kailua, blow whistles while the commissary July 17. -Oscar Meyer Wiener song touring the interior of the Wienermobile.

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PLAYS, from C-2

Oedipus trying to under- MCCS school age care comes to MCB Hawaii stand a blind man. His Press Release enrich the lives of school age children. care is Monday to Friday from 6 to 8 instruction, and support to all the chil- daughter Antigone was with Marine Corps Community Services The SAC program will be held in a.m. Afternoon care is from immedi- dren in the SAC program. Youth him throughout the entire the multi-purpose room of the Youth ately after school to 6 p.m. Monday to Activities facility also boasts full 24- second play. The story got a arine Corps Community Activities Center. The SAC program Friday. Full day care will also be pro- hour security camera surveillance and little irritating, because of Services Children, Youth and will also utilize other base recreational vided during all school waiver days, monitored bathroom access. Safety of Oedipus constant begging to MTeen Programs and the Office facilities as well as off base attractions teacher work days and state holidays. all children is the number one priority. the Athenian King, but the of Youth Activities are proud to via scheduled and supervised field The program will be closed for all A maximum of 30 children will be ending made up for it when announce the official start of the trips. Children will be escorted by weekends and Federal holidays. admitted to the inaugural SAC ses- Oedipus died. MCCS School Age Care Program. This staff to Mokapu Elementary School in In addition, SAC enrollees will sion. Children must be current CYTP The last play is program will offer before and after the mornings from the program and have priority placement in the popu- members to register. Registration lar Camp Adventure Program, which forms are available at Youth Activities. “Antigone.” It tells of school care to children from kinder- from the school in the afternoons for after school care. provides structured full day care dur- Forms can also be downloaded from Oedipus’ daughter’s adven- garten through 6th grade beginning on Monday. In addition, full-time care All drop offs and pickups will be at ing fall, winter, spring and summer our Web site at http://www.mcc- ture defying Creon who will be provided on all non-school the Youth Activities Center. school breaks. shawaii.com/cytp.htm. wanted the corpse of days except weekends and federal hol- The fees for SAC will be determined The caregiver to child ratio will For any questions, contact Jeff Oedipus’ son to stay laying idays. The program is designed to pro- by the total household income of the never exceed 1:15 and there is always Anderson, Youth Activities Director or on the unburied earth as a vide quality care through a variety of family. Families can enroll in morning a minimum of two qualified CYTP Sally Bogert, Program Specialist at warning to all. This story activities that strive to stimulate and care, afternoon care or both. Morning caregivers to provide the direction, 254-7610. was not as interesting to read, and it was almost the same as the first because everyone turned out to share Reach for the sky! the same fate. The story of Antigone was my least favorite, however it wrapped up the ending of the whole story, which was nice to have that kind of closure. When thinking about what actually happens during the plays it sounds like it might be a comedy, but actu- ally reading the stories, if you actually put effort into get- ting into the book, will make three short plays such won- derful reading. “The Theban Plays” is a great story and one of the best tragedies ever written. Like all work done by Sophocles, the book is an amazing piece of artwork. Written in play format, the book has a very rhythmic sense of writing which can be difficult to understand in the beginning, if you aren’t used to it. I would recommend reading “The Riddle of the Sphinx” prior to the “Theban Plays” so you will have a bet- ter understanding of how Oedipus became King and how he saved the city from its misfortune. The downfall of not knowing the riddle of Kristen Wong the sphinx is that “Oedipus York Braun, of Honolulu, gets a taste of simulated combat at the Combat Convoy Simulator July 17 with other members of the Waikiki Community Center. During a tour of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, the seniors were able to explore different aspects of the Combat Convoy Simulator, from riding in the vehicles, to firing the modified weaponry. the King” relates a lot to how The weapons found at the simulator are M-4 and M-16 rifles which have been modified to make only noise and demonstrate the feel of a gun recoiling. The group has already he became King of Thebes. visited several other military installations including Tripler Army Medical Center and Hickam Air Force Base.

Just had a baby?

To set up an appointment to enroll your child in DEERS call 257- 2077. To enroll your child in TriCare visit the Branch Medical Clinic, Kaneohe Bay.