Qiete,0411 Crusader Restored by Ssgt
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" ,,,,,,, qiete,0411 Crusader restored by SSgt. Dave Smith 'representative of the scheme and squadron Crusader's' era. markings. Marine Fighter Historical landmarks and This minor discrepancy Squadron (VMM-232.was monumerits seen every day was added as an chosen to be portrayed on can soon be taken for afterthought in a letter he the aircraft's skin due to its granted; but to a one-time sent to Col. C.D. Robinson, colorful insignia. With the visitor, they can become the Air Station commanding research completed, work object of close scrutiny. officer, thanking him for began Dec. 22 with Marines This was the case when a hosting the tour. A few from Station Operations visitor from the American quick checks determined and Maintenance Squadron - Embassy in London, Robert that Dorr was right, and grinding and sanding. Dorr, came here for a tour, research to obtain the "Marines from the various he F-8 and noticed that the correct paint scheme and . maintenance departments Crusader, inside the main markings began. were put on the job of Otte, seemed inappropri- A model airplane restoring the F-8," said attired. Dorr happens ately manufacturer, specializing Capt. L.D. Stearns, aircraft f4storation complete, the F-8 serving duty to be an as an historical marker inside the main gate here aviation enthusiast in historically. accurate maintenance officer for shows off her new paint. and, as he recalled, the models, provided. detailed SOMS. "And to date, 620 paint scheme was not inforthation on, the paint Cont. on A-7 MAG-24 completes move to NAS Barbers Point move next month to the by Sgt. Christopher Wood service to all members of the Barbers (Point) Family." Western Pacific, where they'll relieve at NAS Barbers Point and VMPA-232 - VMFA-212 -235, MCAS lwakuni, .Japan. Fixed -wing assets of MAG-24 elements of H&MS-24, and a H&MS-24 is possibly the , detachment from MARS-24 completed their move here most-affected to Barbers Point by the move. last week, and were welcomed moved due Since of the Kaneohe they're required to during a brief ceremony, to the closure provide Intermediate runway scheduled for Mainte- Tuesday. Bay nance nine months of renovation. Activity Support to Navy Capt. H.B. Robins both fixed-wing squadron has been aircraft and Jr., Barbers Point command- Each helicopters, has by the move, but the squadron ing officer, participated in a affected been split, with some Marines a different way. cake-cutting ceremony with each in going to Barbers Point and MAG-24 officials VMFA-212 has to coordinate some and and remaining at Kaneohe, welcomed them to the 'its transfer of men Bay to service the helicopter "Rainbow Fleet." equipment while involved in squadrons. an eight-plane fleet exe "Our Marine Guard wit M -;tcestC41iraatatia Comtiany was once the svie Point Jan. of the:United mowed tq Barbera representatives in the pant ir 2 and immediately began States Marine Corps," VMFA-235 had problems of to provide ground 15 work Robins stated in the Feb, a different sort. Not only did support to the aircraft issue of the Barbers they have to get ready for the squadrons. we have 780 4 Pointer, "Now move to Barbers Point, but Although none .of the more Marines to proudly they also had to conduct a were Corps. We take squadrons over as nesfins sites for represent the missile, exercise at Barking about move, Tricia Westbrook and Dawyne Johnson cover tires with mud to be used fact that we enthusiastic the A-4. pride in the Sands, Kauai, and a each is ready for a ofti endangered Hawaiian Stilts. See story on best possible move provide the MCCRES test. They also had different sort - the one in to prepare for a Commanding nine months when they Air/ground teamwork delivers General's Inspection and a return to Kaneohe Bay. by Cpl. William Anderson LtCol. F.A. Best, Brigade Marines explaining the the low flying aircraft. inspector, Marines partiti- mission of the fire support After the brief, Marine F-4 Pohakuloa Training pating in the Brigade coordination center. Phantoms began dropping Area, Hawaii - Field Command Post-ETrercise Stolpe demonstrated the 250- and 500-pound bombs veterans and less embarked on trucks to an intricate timing needed on designated targets. As experienced Marines alike observation post, at 6,000 between artillery and the impact of the high were given an opportunity feet of elevation, overlook- aircraft to complete the explosives shook the ground to see the complex joining of ing the impact area. mission; the simultaneous beneath the Marines, air /ground warfare during Maj. S.J. Stolpe, Landing delivery of both artillery selected targets were Operation Kernel Blitz, this Force Training Command, and air ordnance to the destroyed by aircraft and month. Pacific, the controller of the same target; and artillery artillery. Following a brief by demonstration, briefed the firing over and underneath The timing was perfect as aircraft dropped markers, followed by other Phantoms that dropped payloads on the area. 155mm hbwitzer rounds followed close behind, hitting the same target with deadly accuracy. This demonstration of combat firepower and other operational briefings, were part of the commanding general's desire to keep all of the Marines, involved in the CPX fully informed about the operation. "It certainly gives me comfort to know that we have this kind of power behind us," said SSgt. Jimmy Carpenter, HqCo Supply. "With these types of weapons, I would feel a lot bolder if I had to 'hit the beach' during a conflict. The air/ground team really works." For many of the Marines who ordinarily work at the Brigade headquarters, this was the first close experience with weapons of this type, and left them with of their own A TA-4 "Skyhawk" from H&MS-24 sits on the tarmac at observations H&MS- about Marine Corps NAS Barbers Point wrapped by a lei of welcome. accomplishing 24, VMFA-212 and VMFA-235 were formally welcomed to in the Brigade Command Post Exercise, view an explosion kith, teamwork ...I;Marines participating the mission with speed and Bathers Point during a ceremony, Tuesday. of the Pohakuloa Training Area. The Marines observed Marine air and artillery inglinetarea precision. .,,:unks coordinate attacks simultaneously on the same target. or the U.S. Marine Corps. The appearance of Inc., a private firm in no way connected with the the Department of the Navy Published by RFD Publications, publication, including inserts, does not constitute an Navy or the U.S. Marine Corps. Opinions expressed by publishers advertisements in this Department of the of the firms, products or services advertised by the Department of the herein are their own and are not to he considered an official expression of endorsement and writers Navy or the U.S. Marine Corps. February 21, 1985 A-2 HAWAII MARINE Kids need motivation 000OPPSS!! to do well in school about of them. When parents show by Cpl. Cheryl Adams having a problem in school, encyclopedia and read North it's usually blamed on it together. that they are proud of their laziness. However, the Most importantly, if the children's accomplishments, Camp Pendleton, Calif. problem is usually a lack of child has a definite learning the children will feel good - Educating a child is the motivation not laziness." problem and nothing seems about what they've done and responsibility of the school Whelan believes parental to help, contact his teacher or will want to do it again. system. But parents who motivation is so important in guidance counselor. They are Be specific when praising a believe this kind of logic may the child's learning process, trained professionals who child. Don't just say, "That's be headed for a big surprise, that he presented a seminar specialize in working with a good paper." Say, "your especially if their children at the Family Services Center children and parents to spelling is very good," or bring home low grades. at NAS Miramar. Here are overcome academic prob- "your grammar usage has "For years, many parents some of the tips he suggested lems. really improved. Good Job." felt it was the teacher's job to for motivating kids with "Teachers, guidance When you're specific, the Dr. James academic problems. counselors and principals are child knows exactly what teach," said he's doing Whelan, clinical psycholo- Set achievable goals good resources parents tend right. gist at the North City to forget about," Whelan Find something good in Psychological Groupt San Set goals for the child to said. Janice Tait, the everything a child does, even Diego County. "But ptirent/ achieve. Have the child finish principal at San Onofre if he's having problems with child involvement in school certain portions of the Elementary School, said the work. It's important to studies and activities is homework assignment teachers can provide build his confidence because crucial. Children need within a certain amount of suggestions and ideas for that motivates him to attention focused on what time. This creates a sense of motivating kids. She offered improve. they've done at school. This is competition as well as a sense the following examples. Provide meaning to a a key tool in a child's of accomplishment when he child's work. Apply what he's In last week's Hawaii Marine, this picture was learning." "beats the clock." Keep children informed learned around the house. published identifying one of the people Set up a consistent study This shows him why he needs erroneously. The "Marine" getting his face on parents Let children know you have Emphasis pattern.