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Mountainboarding B-1 MCCS B-2 Sports B-3 MMARINEARINE Ads B-5 Volume 30, Number 38 www.mcbh.usmc.mil September 27, 2001 SecDef says no Fuji flip ‘D-Day’ struggle Jim Garamone In other cases, however, they will be American Forces Press Service covert by necessity. Secretary Rumsfeld said the public WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary should not look for just a military response. Donald Rumsfeld said Tuesday there “is “We do intend to have the entire United not going to be a D-Day as such, and I’m States government engaged in this over a sure there will not be a signing ceremony on sustained period of time,” he said. “The the Missouri as such,” in re- United States will build a coali- gards to the war on terror- tion to stop terrorists,”he added. ists. “We will engage some coun- He said the withdrawal tries on one aspect of it and still of recognition of other countries on another as- Afghanistan’s ruling pect,” he said. “We will see coali- Taliban by the United Arab tions that will evolve and change Emirates, Saturday, and over time depending on the activ- Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, plus ity and the circumstance of the America’s show of unity Jim Garamone country. and resolve suggest to him The mission needs to define the Defense Secretary Donald coalition, and we ought not think that terrorists have to begin H. Rumsfeld speaks be- to look at the world differ- fore reporters at a press that the coalition should define ently. briefing in the Pentagon. the mission.” “The American people Secretary Rumsfeld defined when stirred can be united and purposeful victory as crippling terrorist organizations’ and relentless,” he said to reporters at a ability “to coerce and terrorize and other- Pentagon press briefing. wise disrupt the way of life of Americans Secretary Rumsfeld said the United States and our friends and allies around the is engaged in a broad-based effort. world.” The ongoing build-up of forces is already He said this conflict will involve casual- having an effect on terrorists. ties and that efforts against the terrorist or- “It’s true that as forces are deployed, peo- ganizations will be difficult and dangerous. ple who have reasons to be frightened have “There is, as we are aware, the likelihood to take steps to change their behavior in a that more people will be lost, but what is at Gunnery Sgt. Matt Hevezi way that probably adds cost and adds diffi- stake here is our way of life and our ability Sergeant Ian M. Janos demonstrates a throwing technique on Pfc. culty to them, and that’s not a bad thing,” to remain engaged in the world,” he said. Michael Wallace Jr., Monday at , Japan. The training is part Secretary Rumsfeld said. America’s global engagement is the un- of the Marines Corps’ martial arts training program which prepares derpinning of peace and stability in the and conditions Leathernecks for close quarters, hand-to-hand com- He said some military steps will be visi- bat. Janos and Wallace were among 130 Marines from Alpha Battery, ble as they have been during traditional world, he said, and “being able to live with- 1st Bn., 12th Marines, participating in the training. “When all your conflicts. out fear is a worthy cause.” rounds are gone, close combat keeps you alive,” Janos said. President Bush launches first strike against terrorism Terrorists’ money, ability United States banks that Treasury now have assets of these “Make no mistake about it, has the au- to access funds frozen groups or individuals thority to Jim Garamone must freeze their ac- I’ve asked our military to be freeze their counts. And United banks’ assets American Forces Press Service ready for a reason.” States citizens or busi- and transac- WASHINGTON — President Bush nesses are prohibited tions in the fired America’s first shot of the war from doing business President George W. Bush United Commander in Chief against terrorism Monday by announcing with them.” States.” a freeze of financial networks of global Acknowledging The presi- terror organizations. many of the groups don’t have much dent announced the establishment of a foreign terrorist President Bush said the United States money in the United States, President asset tracking center at the Treasury Department. It will has developed the international financial Bush noted his freeze order goes much identify and investigate the financial infrastructure of equivalent of law enforcement’s “Most further. the international terrorist networks. Wanted” list and that an executive order PRESIDENT BUSH “We’ve developed a strategy to deal “It will bring together representatives of the intelli- he signed immediately freezes the assets with that,” he said. “We’re putting banks gence, law enforcement and financial regulatory agen- in the United States of 27 entities. and financial institutions around the world on notice: cies to accomplish two goals: to follow the money as a “They include terrorist organizations, individual ter- We will work with their governments, ask them to trail to the terrorists, to follow their money so we can rorist leaders, a corporation that serves as a front for freeze or block terrorists’ ability to access funds in for- find out where they are; and to freeze the money to dis- terrorism and several nonprofit organizations,” eign accounts. If they fail to help us by sharing infor- President Bush said. “This executive order means that mation or freezing accounts, the Department of the See STRIKE, A-13 Marines embark gear at K-Bay pier, first time since 1997 Sgt. Robert Carlson ment to the Press Chief other side of the island In preparation for when we scheduled exercises at the sent them to Pohakuloa Training Area PTA,” said on the Big Island, Marines Lance Cpl. from 3rd Marine Colin J. Regiment and CSSG-3 em- Hallett, a barked gear aboard an landing sup- Army vessel at the MCB port special- Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, pier ist with Friday. Landing Sgt. Robert Carlson The embark was the Support Co., first for the K-Bay Marina CSSG-3. Military vehicles and equipment are packed like sardines aboard the since the H-3 Highway “Loading USAV Charles P. Gross at the MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, pier. opened in December of the gear here 1997. is much quicker.” Vessel Charles P. Gross. keeping track of what Sgt. Robert Carlson “In previous years, we The Marines loaded 80 “We loaded everything goes on and when it goes Marines from CSSG-3 and loaded had to drive the trucks pieces of equipment from containers to bull- on.” gear onto an Army vessel at the pier Friday. and haul the heavy equip- aboard the U.S. Army dozers,” said Hallett. “I’m See PTA, A-14 A-2 • September 27, 2001 HAWAII MARINE

MCBH NEWS SERGEANT MAJOR’S CORNER BRIEFS ‘Uncommon valor’ describes many Sgt. Maj. Stephen H. off into his friend’s POW/MIA CEREMONY, Mellinger hand. The corporal TOMORROW Marine Forces Pacific “The military has received its will be moved to the will honor Sergeant Major Air Force’s burn cen- Prisoners of War and servicemembers marching orders from our ter in Texas once he is Missing in Action during a ceremony Friday CAMP H. M. SMITH — stabilized from the at the Kaneohe Bay flagpole. The ceremony Like every American, I’ve commander in chief, and that is third degree burns is scheduled for 8 a.m., and guests should be had an endless number of over much of his up- seated by 7:50 a.m. personal thoughts and ‘Be Ready’.” per body, received views about the terrorist at- during the initial im- tacks in New York City and Sgt. Maj. Stephen H. Mellinger, pact. HISPANIC HERITAGE MASS, Washington D.C., on Sept. MarForPac Sergeant Major “Honor, courage SATURDAY 11. and commitment” is The MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Base It’s always bad news an understatement in Chapel will host a Mass celebrated in the when you get a phone call in describing the actions Spanish language with a Spanish homily and the middle of the night. ters in Beirut. that hijacked Flight 93, of the New York City police, music, Saturday at 5 p.m. Mass will be fol- Though, bad news does not There was also no doubt enough is known about the fire fighters, and all the oth- lowed by a Spanish Potluck dinner adjacent begin to adequately de- in my mind that just as in events of that flight to know er emergency services per- the Base Chapel at 6 p.m. scribe the phone call I re- Beirut, it would be con- the passengers were aware sonnel involved with the ceived just before 4 a.m. firmed that these suicide of the intentions of the hi- rescue and recovery of those (Hawaii Time) on Sept. 11. bombers did not act alone. jackers for Flight 93. still in the World Trade After hanging up the My focus then went to It is also known that a Center buildings. TRICARE FOR LIFE phone, I quickly turned on those individuals, groups, handful of passengers were As I watch and read A new TRICARE For Life Program be- the television and moments and sponsors of terrorism determined, regardless of about these magnificent comes effective Monday for military retirees later, watched as the first that indirectly or directly their personal fate, to ensure Americans (of which more age 65 and older. For more details, contact World Trade Center build- would be confirmed during the same did not happen than 300 died in the collapse your Branch Medical Clinic. ing collapsed. the forthcoming investiga- with Flight 93 as had hap- of both towers) work The news then showed tion to have pened earli- around the clock in the the Pentagon on fire with a been involved er that small hope of finding just AMERICAN LEGION HOSTS huge section of the building in what had just morning in one survivor of the over MILITARY SUPPORT NETWORK destroyed. happened. New York 6,000 missing, they above all The American Legion can assist families of Like everyone else, I in- These thoughts andothers in this tragedy have American servicemembers at 1-800-504-4098. stantly knew what I was I’ll share later. Washington displayed all that is great The Family Support Network is designed to watching was not a horrible I do not be- D.C. about this country. meet family needs that may slip through the and tragic series of coinci- lieve our coun- Only by The military has received safety nets of society, according to its nation- dental accidents, but rather try has ever wit- the selfless it’s marching orders from al commander. Callers must provide identi- intentional acts of terrorism nessed its citi- and ex- our commander in chief, fying information and will usually receive a at a level beyond anything zens pull to- tremely and that is “Be Ready”. As return call within two days, from their local the world had seen before. I gether as “one” brave ac- our nation begins the heal- American Legion, American Legion remember my first thoughts and display a tions of a ing process from these at- Auxiliary or Sons of the American Legion. being that life for every selfless love of few passen- tacks, it’s time for us in the American has now been country and fel- gers on that military to be prepared for changed forever as a result low Americans flight, did our primary mission. As JOINT WOMEN’S CONFERENCE of these acts of terrorism. — anything MELLINGER Flight 93 not our country’s leadership be- The 7th Annual Joint Women’s Conference My next thoughts were close to the de- reach its in- gins the war on terrorism, will be held at the Hickam Air Force Base what I then guessed and lat- gree as has been displayed tended target. the images of the World Officer’s Club, Oct. 19-20. It’s designed to en- er would be tragically con- during the last week and a Yesterday, I learned about Trade Center buildings and rich, empower, uplift and motivate women in firmed as accurate — thou- half in our country. a young Marine corporal the Pentagon will be etched all their roles as wives, mothers, sisters, com- sands of Americans injured As news started to come who was on guard duty in our minds and in our re- munity leaders and professionals. or killed, along with count- out about specific events by close to the point of impact solve to ensure this never, Attendees will be able to choose from 70 less numbers that had lost individuals and groups of at the Pentagon. With his never happens again in our diverse workshops and keynote speakers family members, friends or Americans on the morning uniform on fire as a result of country. such as KGMB-9 news anchor, Jade Moon. loved ones in the buildings of Sept. 11, Admiral Nimitz’ jet fuel, this Marine peeled There is a saying that “If Registration is underway now; pick up and the airplanes involved. comments describing the his clothes off except for his you want to kill a sewer rat, forms at military exchanges, commissaries I quickly got dressed and actions of Marines during skivvies and immediately you have to go to the sewers and base chapels. The cost is $20 for both headed to work. My the battle on Iwo Jima of headed into the building to where they live to get days, with continental breakfast, lunch on thoughts then went to the “uncommon valor was a help rescue victims inside. them”. There is not a sewer Friday, and conference souvenirs. Friday on- terrorists who committed common virtue” could also While trying to pull a la- hole deep enough for terror- ly is $15; Saturday only is $10. Registration these acts. be used to describe the ac- dy from the rubble, some- ists and their supporters to deadline is Tuesday; call 455-1744 for info. Having been involved in tions of many Americans thing fell from above and be safe. the terrorist suicide bomb- during the morning of and broke his fingers. For those in the world ing of the 1/8 BLT since Sept. 11. He continued his rescue who have grossly underesti- Hawaii Headquarters in 1983, I For example, the exact de- efforts until his buddy mated every American’s knew that the World Trade tails of the United Airlines grabbed him by the shoul- love of our country and free- Center buildings and the Flight 93 will never be der to restrain him and to doms of democracy, we will MARINE Pentagon were of an known, except by those on get him medical help. be talking to you soon, and unimaginable scale in com- that flight. However, based When his fellow Marine it won’t be for a group hug!! Commanding General Brig. Gen. Jerry C. McAbee parison to what happened Public Affairs Director Maj. Chris Hughes on cell phone conversations grabbed his shoulder, the Public Affairs Chief Gunnery Sgt. Rhys Evans to my battalion headquar- by a couple of passengers of skin of this corporal came . Press Chief Sgt. Robert Carlson Managing Editor Aiko Brum Lifestyles Editor Cpl. Roman Yurek The Hawaii Marine is an unofficial newspaper pub- lished every Thursday by RFD Publications, Inc., 45-525 Career planners help determine futures Luluku Road, Kaneohe, HI 96744, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Marine Corps under exclu- Lance Cpl. Luis R. Agostini sive contract to the U.S. Marine Corps. This civilian en- Combat Correspondent terprise newspaper is an authorized publication for When the date marking the end of members of the military services. your active service rolls around, what Contents of the “Hawaii Marine” are not necessar- will you do? Will you give another ily the official views of or endorsed by the United States four years to the Marine Corps, possi- Government, the Department of Defense or the U.S. bly recruiting or training future Marine Corps. All advertising is provided by RFD Marines? Will you take your skills that Publications, Inc., 235-5881. you learned in the Marines and be- The appearance of advertising in the “Hawaii come successful in the private sector? Marine,” including inserts and supplements, does not Or will you further your education? constitute endorsement of the firms’ products and ser- These are the tough decisions vices by the DoD, DoN or the U.S. Marine Corps of the Marines must ask themselves when products or services advertised. their EAS nears. To help make the Everything advertised in the Hawaii Marine shall be process easier, Staff Sgt. Timothy Hale, made available for purchase, use or patronage without career planner, Headquarters Bn., ob- regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ligates himself to provide all the op- marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or portunities that are available to any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or pa- Lance Cpl. Luis R. Agostini Marines who may reenlist. tron. “The purpose of my job is to be their Staff Sgt. Timothy Hale, career planner, Headquarters Bn., MCB Editorial content or public service announcements link and voice to Headquarters Marine Hawaii, says that his job is to provide the voice and link between (i.e. all content other than paid advertisements) is edited, Corps,” said Hale. Marines and Headquarters Marine Corps. prepared and provided by the Public Affairs Office A recent focus of the Marine Corps aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Opinions expressed has been retention. There has been their primary military occupational gives the Marine an opportunity to are not to be considered an official expression of the DoD particular emphasis on first-term specialty, they will be given the chance change and be trained in another or the U.S. Marine Corps. Marines. to select three duty stations where MOS. To contact the MCB Hawaii Public Affairs Office use “Once a Marine decides to reenlist, they would like to be stationed. If one “Sometimes, Marines don’t get their the following addresses: there’s a good chance that he or she of their choices of duty stations is in choice of MOS when they first enlist HAWAII MARINE, BUILDING 216, MCB HAWAII will decide to make a career out of it need of their MOS, HQMC will send for one reason or another. The Marine KANEOHE BAY, HI, 96863 and stay,” explained Hale. them there. Corps puts them where they need E-MAIL: [email protected] Marines who may be thinking of Another opportunity for Marines is them the most. They may enjoy being FAX: 257-2511, PHONE: 257-8840 reenlisting have several incentives to a lateral move into another MOS. In look forward to. If Marines reenlist in the lateral move, the Marine Corps See CAREER, A-11 HAWAII MARINE September 27, 2001 • A-3

WWORDORD ONON THETHE SSTREETTREET How have the recent

Marines from Lima Co., 3/3, debark a CH-53D Sea Stallion at Schofield Army Barracks to train for their upcoming MCCRE. terrorist attacks 3/3 readies for PTA affected your Story and Photos by “The Marines did an out- Lance Cpl. standing job overall on the Jason E. Miller MOUT range, ” said Staff daily life? Combat Correspondent Sgt. Clarence A. Davis, a pla- toon sergeant for India Co., With a battalion-wide 3/3. “It makes me evaluation coming up, 3rd They also practiced using sad. I feel bad Battalion, 3rd Marine for what traps and small arms to de- happened to all Regiment moved to stroy an enemy on the am- those people.” Schofield Army Barracks bush range. Sept. 17 to get ready. The ambush range was set Cheryl The battalion was warm- up in a wooded area with Carnevale ing up for the Marine Corps dense cover and some open MCB Hawaii, Combat Readiness spaces through which an en- Kaneohe Bay Evaluation scheduled this emy might pass in a real-life resident October at the Pohakuloa combat environment. The Training Area on the Big open areas were rigged with Island of Hawaii. pop-up targets that moved While at Schofield, the along a track. There were al- Marines of 3/3 used several so silhouettes of enemy ve- different ranges to practice hicles accompanying the tar- honing their skills as they gets. prepared for their evalua- The Marines moved in tion. platoon-size formations to “It’s harder to “This is the first time the set up for the ambushes. get around on battalion has done a live-fire As the targets began to base, but it’s all evolution of this size — oth- appear, the sound of enemy very worth it.” er than PTA — in at least the mortar fire would fill the air last two years,” said 1st Lt. as the Marines destroyed the Pfc. Beau Chris Steele, assistant opera- targets. Brenneis tions officer of 3/3. Some of the platoons set India Co. Marines took their turn to practice on the MOUT Comptroller They practiced military up claymore mines as booby Range, clearing rooms and firing live rounds at targets. Headquarters operations in urban terrain traps and detonated them Bn. tactics on the MOUT range. on the simulated enemy. sights used an infrared Range Training Facility, the The MOUT range at “This is some really lethal beam that is undetectable company fired its MK-19, Schofield is comprised of stuff. We’re good at our job, unless wearing night vision automatic grenade launch- wooden buildings set up and we work hard to keep it goggles. ers and practiced basic like a city street, with pop- that way,” Steele said. Weapons Company, 3/3 squad level tactics. up targets inside windows Some sections learned to also practiced small demoli- “We’re just out here hon- to imitate an enemy inside. use new equipment on tion skills using quarter ing our craft,” said Steele. “I They conducted live ammu- Range CR-2 as they mount- sticks of TNT on the Demo feel that the Marines, at this nition drills inside the build- ed laser sights on their M- Range. point, would be very effec- ings. 16A2 service rifles. The Back at Kaneohe Bay‘s tive in a hostile situation.” “I’ve been mov- ing nonstop since the day it happened.”

Carlos Cook Computer net- work engineer Contractor

“The tempo of work has def- initely increa- sed.”

Petty Officer 1st Class Shawn Phillips Maintenance administrator MALSEK Lima Co. Marines moved in single file columns as they make their way to one of Schofield Barracks’ many ranges.

“It makes work harder for me since I don’t have easy ac- cess to my truck. I have to park far away.” Tony Sang Telephone tech- nician Above — A Kilo. Co. Marine takes cover under a log on the Contractor ambush range. Left — India Co. Marines move into a tactical position as they prepare to overtake the MOUT range. A-4 • September 27, 2001 HAWAII MARINE Reserve medal recognizes service of ‘citizen soldier,’ called to duty anytime

Lance Cpl. Luis R. Agostini to the Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal Sept. 4, Combat Correspondent 1984, by Gen. Paul X. Kelley, then Commandant of the Marine Corps. Although the term “one weekend a month, two The medal, which is worn after the Good Conduct weeks a year” can be easily associated with those in the Medal, and before the Marine Corps Expeditionary Marine Corps Reserve, reservists await the call of duty Medal, contains a bronze medallion one and one-quar- at any given time to any given place, home or abroad. ter inches in diameter. The efforts of these men and women have not gone The bronze medallion has two men, one in uniform unnoticed. and the other in civilian clothing, The Selected Marine Corps walking side by side. Above them Reserve Medal, which has been reads “Marine Corps Reserve”. awarded for qualifying service from In the exergue are the words “For Sept. 4, 1984, to the present, is Service”. The two men depicted awarded to members of the Marine represent the citizen-soldier. Corps Reserve who have fulfilled The Selected Marine Corps There is also a ribbon that goes certain designated military service Reserve Ribbon with the Selected Marine Corps requirements within any four-year Reserve Medal. The ribbon consists period of service in the Marine Corps Reserve. of a red stripe bordered by gold with red, white and Orginally established as the Fleet Marine Reserve blue pinstripes. Medal Feb. 19, 1939, by Paul K. Spaulding, Secretary of The “weekend warriors” may not be a part of the the Navy, the medal was later changed to the Organized day-to-day activities that active duty Marines partici- Marine Corps Reserve Medal, when the Naval Reserve pate in, but when the call for duty presents itself, re- Act of July 1, 1938, changed the designation from Fleet servists will be ready to pack their seabag and head to- Reserve to Organized Reserve. It was finally changed ward the appointed place of duty. The Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal

SemperToons By Staff Sgt. Charles Wolf Windward Aloha Festivals underway Saturday in Kaneohe Nancy N. Ortiz Windward Ho’olaule’a Committee

The Aloha Festivals “block party” returns to Windward Oahu, Saturday from 4 - 11 p.m. on Mehana and Kawa Streets in Kaneohe. The Windward Ho’olaulea will feature live entertainment on four stages. Some of the entertainment featured will be Willie K., Theresa Bright, Sean Naauao, Colon, Chant, Orquestra SalsAloha, Vaihi, Maunalua, Soulfree, 45 Dash, Kahiau and many more. Food booths, arts and crafts booths, life-size static displays and community exhibits will be available at the block party. Also, the Aloha Festivals 2001 Royal Court will open each stage with a special ap- pearance and presentation — starting with the Windward Mall Stage with a perfor- mance by the Royal Hawaiian Band, led by Bandmaster Aaron Mahi. The Aloha Festivals block party will be a fun event for the entire family to enjoy. For more information about upcoming activities and events, call the Windward Ho’olaule’a Committee at 234-0772. A-6 • September 27, 2001 HAWAII MARINE CVIC archives Corps Illustrators, photographers, videographers document military training, Marine Corps historical milestones Story and Photos by Cpl. Simon Martin, combat photograph- Lance Cpl. Jason E. Miller er for CVIC. “I never get bored. I’m al- Combat Correspondent ways out there training with someone different.” Many Marines’ daily routine involves The photographers at CVIC take all training to get them ready for combat. types of pictures including studio quali- But there are Marines whose primary ty promotion and awards photos. They weapon is a camera or a sketchbook, also go to the field with different units to whose job is to document the history of document their training. the Marine Corps as it unfolds in front of “This job is definitely a lot of work and them. sometimes you can get stressed out. The Combat Visual Information Once you can handle it though, it’s a re- Center located on MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe ally good job,” Martin said. Bay houses the Marines who accomplish In the Video section of CVIC, Marines the mission in three main sections, pho- do everything from video taping cere- tography, video and graphic design. monies to running a television channel. In the photography section, the main They capture training evolutions, edit goal is to document the training and ma- them and return the tapes to the units for jor events of all the units on the base for review. This helps a command better see Lance Cpls. Robert Rosenbaum and Dylan Kilgore demonstrate how to use some of historical purposes. There are three com- where it needs to improve on its training the video equipment housed at CVIC. bat photographers assigned CVIC. and makes good documentation of the “I really like this job a lot,” said Lance events. up CVIC is the graphic design depart- mand aboard the base,” Thompson said. “It’s good to be part of some- ment. Marines in graphic design are the “We accomplish that job well.” thing like this,” said Lance Cpl. artists of the Marine Corps. They do Dylan Kilgore, a digital video everything from designing award certifi- production specialist at CVIC..” cates to hand-drawn illustrations of im- It’s good to know that even after portant figures and events. I’m long gone, some of the things The department recently completed a I did will continue to stick three-dimensional 8 foot by 8 foot mod- around.” el of MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. The base television channel is While art and photography may not be run out of CVIC’s video depart- what most people think of as a job in the ment. They program whatever Marine Corps, the job definitely serves a needs to be on the channel and purpose, said Chief Warrant Officer 2 broadcast it to the entire base. Brian Thompson, officer in charge at CVIC. “I believe that we have the Lance Cpl. Josh Beebe edits some of the most state-of-the-art video equip- “Our basic mission at CVIC is to give raw footage taken by a combat videogra- ment in the Marine Corps right audio and visual support to every com- pher at CVIC. here at Kaneohe Bay,” Kilgore Lance Cpl. Simon Martin cleans his digital cam- said. era in preparation for a photo shoot. The other element that makes A-10 • September 27, 2001 HAWAII MARINE

EVERY CLIME AND PLACE Recon parachutes with HMH-461 Cpl. Josh P. Vierela tion and come through in Combat Correspondent the end,” said Yancey. “It’s a true act of courage and MARINE CORPS AIR faith.” STATION NEW RIVER, “It’s all fun,” said Capt. N.C. — Stand up, buckle up, Sean Quigley, air officer, shuffle to the door, jump 2nd Reconnaissance Bn, right out and shout “Marine Lugoff, S.C. “Plus it is cer- Corps!” tainly useful training that On Sept. 6 approximately prepares us for real situa- 25 Marines from 2nd tions. Parachuting allows Reconnaissance Battalion us to get further inland performed three static jumps faster than walking does.” from a Marine Medium Although a Marine Helicopter Squadron-461 jumping the first time CH-53E Super Stallion heli- might be a bit nervous, his copter. attitude changes with Static jumps are when the every jump completed. jumpers exit an aircraft and The act of parachuting their parachute is opened by soon becomes a test of a chord attached from inside skills. the aircraft. All static jumps Flying faster and jump- take place approximately ing from greater distances 1,500 feet above the ground as well as being able to at a cruising speed of 80-90 land on target are some of knots. the skills aimed for, ac- The additional training cording to Yancey. provided by these operations Contrary to popular be- benefits both the squadron liefs “Gironimo” is not and the battalion. proper parachuting ver- Cpl. Josh P. Vierela “This is more training for biage. us,” said Capt. Kevin Cortes, Approximately 25 Marines from 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion loaded onto a Marine Medium Helicopter “When jumping static operations officer, HMH-461. Squadron-461 CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter for their jumps. line — depending on the “Our job is to support in- type of aircraft we jump fantry and recon. By doing these opera- Columbia, Tenn. “Elevator operations is craft, total canopy malfunction, dual from and its speed — we usually count tions it keeps us proficient as well as when we jump, land, don another chute, main and reserve deployment, mid-air to six, look up at our chutes and gain con- helps them out (2nd Reconnaissance or pack the one we just landed with, load collisions with other parachutist and ac- trol. Or we jump right out and shout, Bn.).” right back on the bird and jump again.” cidentally landing on a road and getting ‘Marine Corps,’” laughs Yancey. “No matter what system you are us- It might sound good, but there are a lot hit by a car. ing, jumping from a rotary wing aircraft of risks involved when executing this The danger aspect does- is most advantageous because of its abil- dangerous operation. n’t seem to phase Marines ity to perform ‘elevator ops’,” said Staff Some of these hazards include aircraft who perform jumps. Sgt. William S. Yancey, communications failure, static line or anchor point break- “I love the fact that I can maintenance chief, and a native of ing, pilot chute deployment in the air- face a life and death situa- HAWAII MARINE September 27, 2001 • A-11 VP-47, USS Honolulu exchange crew Each sees roles of hunter, chased from other’s perspective during mission Navy Lt. Rob Radcliffe The two Golden Swordsmen put VP-47 to rest many of their own miscon- “Traditionally, P-3s are a sub- ceptions regarding submarines and Ever wonder what it would left the boat with a great respect for be like to be on the other side of marine’s nemesis capable of the nation’s “silent service.” the proverbial “chase?” To be locating, tracking, and attack- During the orientations, each side the hunter instead of the hunt- ing submarines in almost any was able to observe its peers and ed? discuss how each “battles” its coun- Patrol Squadron 47 and USS environment.” terpart. In addition, the aviators Honolulu recently hosted each were able to exchange ideas with other in an orientation ex- Navy Lt. Rob Radcliffe the submariners on how they can change, where two individuals VP-47 improve training with the USS from each command saw what Honolulu on future flights. life is like on the other side. “We have made the first steps and Navy Lt. Rob Radcliffe and the ice is broken,” said Smith. Lt. j.g. Chris Smith of VP-47 took a 24- about how the crew worked together to “Now, we need to continue to communi- hour excursion aboard the USS Honolulu prosecute a submarine. What a tremen- cate and learn from each other.” in the Pearl Harbor operations area. One dous learning experience this was for “The Golden Swordsmen are proud of week later, Navy Lt. Chuck Talley and Lt. me.” our relationship with the USS j.g. Matt Scroggins experienced a tactical For Radcliffe and Smith, the day on the Honolulu,” said Cmdr. Keith Bluestein, anti-submarine warfare mission aboard a submarine was also a great learning ex- commanding officer, VP-47. “With every P-3C Orion from Kaneohe Bay. perience. As a future plane commander chance we get to interact with each oth- Instead of evading, hiding and oper- and tactical coordinator, respectively, er, we have the opportunity to hone our ating in their usual stealth mode, Talley this was the perfect time for hands on ex- respective skills even further, preparing and Scroggins each accompanied a perience. For both aviators, this was us for our ultimate adversaries.” Golden Swordsman Orion as it searched their first extended look at submarine Commander John Richardson, com- for its own submarine, USS Honolulu. life. manding officer of the USS Honolulu, be- Traditionally, P-3s are a submarine’s During the trip, Radcliffe and Smith lieves that this is the best kind of train- nemesis; capable of locating, tracking, got to experience the “getting under- ing opportunity they could have. IRONMAN, From A-1 and attacking submarines in almost any way” process, navigational and emer- “First, we get a better understanding environment. Although on the same gency drills, four burials at sea and an ex- of how hard the VP community works to discourage other Marines from trying team, U.S. submarines and P-3s routine- tensive tour of the boat. do its job. Second, we can use this un- it. There are several smaller races and ly conduct “cat and mouse” wartime sce- The crew of USS Honolulu was very derstanding to improve the way we do mini triathlons that Marines can do to narios during which military minds are accommodating and gracious. “It was a business so we become better.” get ready. tested and tactics perfected. Simply put, tremendous opportunity to see our fel- The future interoperability of P-3s and In recent history the Marine team the submarines practice hiding in the low shipmates working in their element submarines was greatly enhanced has fared well at the event. This year ocean and the P-3s try to find them. and how they deal with a P-3,” said through this Patrol Squadron 47 and USS should be no different if all goes as “The crew that I flew with was able to Smith. Honolulu exchange. planned. keep track of the USS Honolulu during the en- tire flight and that gave me the best introduction to what a P-3C Orion is all about,” said Talley, the Selected Restricted Availability Coordinator aboard USS Honolulu, up- on completion of his flight regarding the P-3 sensor operators and the respon- sibility given to crew mis- sion commanders and tac- tical coordinators. “All my assumptions were wrong

CAREER, From A-2

Marines, but sometimes they do not enjoy their job,” explained Hale. Another incentive is the selective reenlistment bonus program, where Marines are given cash bonuses, which range from $5,000 to $30,000, de- pending on their MOS. The last incentive is the opportunity to attend an “adventure school”, such as Airborne, Pathfinder or Ranger school. If a Marine decides not to give another four years to the Corps, the career planner ensures that the Marine has a plan for the private sector. “Indirectly, I help tran- sition Marines into the public. We tell them what they need to do before they leave the Marine Corps,” said Hale. Other opportunities that career planners pro- vide Marines with are the possibility of receiving special duty assignments such as recruiting duty, drill instructor school, Marine security guard and Marine Corps Security Forces. Also, ca- reer planners help advise and screen applicants for the several commission- ing programs available. Despite all of the avail- able options and incen- tives, one should examine his or her motive to reen- list. “We try not to have Marines reenlist for mon- ey because being a Marine is something very person- al and felt on the inside,” said Hale. A-12 • September 27, 2001 HAWAII MARINE

COMMENTARY ‘The fallen and the living: Aren’t they ironic, don’t you think?’ Chaplain A sense of compassion, no longer have the oppor- living will not solve the Scott Carlson empathy and even help- tunity to do so for them- problem. But compassion CREDO Hawaii less frustration arises. selves? will help us to remember Our response to the Do I respect and re- the fallen, to honor them, The tragic events of our mood of helpless despair member the fallen by unit- reflect upon their lives nation on Ground Zero can only be met through ing with the living? and live ours on their be- Tuesday have caused me prayer, by donating blood, half. to reflect on the irony of by affirming our need for Honor life as I know it. faith in the God of our un- Perhaps the most hon- Believe A recent email gives derstanding, and through orable way to remember Ultimately, such help- voice to the words I strug- uniting in common spirit. the fallen is to live our less compassion drives me gle to communicate, as I However, after this short lives together in cel- not ultimately to behavior watched countless televi- brief silence to remember ebration with proper — but to belief. sion images of skyscrap- the brevity, irony and un- decorum toward every- And in times such as ers imploding downward, certainty of life, these one with whom we inter- these, my conviction not smoke and flames billow- chats seem to take an up- act. Surely this is what it so much in what I believe ing upward, and family ward swing. means to be a human be- in but rather Who I believe members holding pic- ing as well as to be a part in drives my behavior. tures, grieving inward: Unity of the human family. Remember the fallen and We again affirm the It’s a “pay it forward” Faith unite with the living. need to unite with the liv- concept: practicing com- Consider it as a form of ing. Reflections such as passion for someone you empowerment or locus of Disbelief the enjoyment of today, to don’t know, simply be- control. Personal faith, Ironically enough, I was live for the moment, to cause a stranger has prac- and what manner it is ex- reflecting on the tragedy share our love of life’s ticed compassion for you. pressed, is a form of self- when I came across pop beauty and to stand strong Simple actions such as care that touches and re- star Alanis Morissette’s together, ring loud and allowing another driver to vives the human spirit. By lyrics from her tune clear. enter traffic in front of us, so expressing faith, we lift “Ironic.” They seemed to I just want to go and cel- practicing aloha spirit, the fallen. match the fog and funk of ebrate the fact that I am opening the door for an- Morissette ends her my shattered disbelief. alive. other, volunteering our ironic song on a similar In one sense, I feel a time, energy and blood, or note of hope. “Mister, ‘play it safe’ was twinge of survivor’s guilt simply smiling and greet- afraid to fly. He packed his by mentioning this. The ing others with kindness “Well, life has a funny suitcase and kissed his kids incongruity of life and the pay life forward. way of sneaking up on you, goodbye. He waited his psyche’s need for balance when you think everything’s whole life to take that flight, are at work here. Closure okay and everything’s going and as the plane crashed Further reflection leads Compassionate actions, right. And life has a funny down he thought, ‘Well isn’t to a dignity for the dead helpful though they are, way of helping you out, when this nice?’ And isn’t it iron- by honoring, respecting, will not provide closure to you think everything’s gone ic, don’t you think?” and remembering them. those who grieve the in- wrong...” Is it possible for me to nocence of the fallen, erase The irony is further in- live my life vicariously as the pain of loss, lessen the Let us live by uniting tensified by a few conver- fully as is humanly possi- anger of injustice, allevi- with the living so that we sations I’ve had since the ble for those who no ate the required but diffi- are able to remember the Sept. 11th horror. These longer have their own? cult task of military fallen. typically have been start- Am I, through celebra- reprisal, nor stop the in- ed by the common, hu- tion and the enjoyment of cessant questions to which man need to remember all that life has to offer me, there are no easy answers. the fallen. able to honor those who In short, to live with the HAWAII MARINE September 27, 2001 • A-13

MMILITARYILITARY BBLOTTERLOTTER Traffic Court tance from a second vehi- person(s) unknown had -A Marine reported that There were a total of 59 cle. damaged the passenger a vehicle which was oper- traffic citations issued. -A Marine was appre- side door of his vehicle. ated by person(s) un- hended for a DUI on base, -A Marine reported that known had struck his ve- The Blotter after being involved in a person(s) unknown had hicle while it was parked. -A Marine was involved traffic accident when he punctured the passenger -A civilian employee re- in a traffic accident while failed to maintain suffi- side front tire of his vehi- ported that person(s) un- backing and failed to cient distance from a fixed cle. known had scratched both maintain sufficient dis- object. -A Marine reported that the driver side and pas- tance from a second vehi- -A civil- person(s) senger side doors of her cle. ian em- unknown vehicle. -A Sailor reported that ployee re- had dam- person(s) unknown had ported that aged a gear Lost and Found stolen the passenger’s person(s) locker. To contact Lost and side view mirror from his unknown -AFound, please call Cpl. vehicle. had dam- Marine re- Fernandez at 257-2103, -A Marine was appre- aged her ported that ext. 325. hended for assault when a locker person(s) verbal altercation became while at- unknown Neighborhood Watch physical. tempting to had broke Crime Prevention is -A Marine was appre- break into the passen- looking for neighborhood hended for driving under it. ger side representatives to take the influence on base. -A brake light charge of local neighbor- -A Marine was appre- Marine was of his vehi- hoods. hended for a DUI on base, apprehend- cle. If you’re interested in after being involved in a ed for as- -A Ma- getting involved, call traffic accident when he sault after he struck a an- rine was apprehended for Crime Prevention at 257- failed to maintain suffi- other Marine in the face. communicating a threat. 2103, ext. 314. cient distance from a -A Marine reported that -A Marine was involved parked vehicle. person(s) unknown had in a traffic accident while Crime Prevention -A Sailor was involved removed his Department backing and failed to Contact Cpl. Gordon in a traffic accident while of Defense decal from his maintain sufficient dis- Scott at Crime Prevention, backing and failed to parked vehicle. tance from a parked vehi- 257-2103, ext. 314. maintain sufficient dis- -A Sailor reported that cle.

STRIKE, From A-1 rupt their actions,” President Bush said. “Make no mistake about it, I’ve asked our military to be ready for a reason,” he said. “But the American people must understand this war on terrorism will be fought on a variety of fronts, in different ways. The front lines will look different from the wars of the past.” President Bush said the war on terrorists will use every means of diploma- cy, every tool of intelli- gence, every instrument of law enforcement, every financial influence. “We will starve the terrorists of funding, turn them against each other, rout them out of their safe hid- ing places and bring them to justice,” he said. A-14 • September 27, 2001 HAWAII MARINE

Sgt. Robert Carlson

Above, Cpl. Luis A. Bazan, a heavy equipment operator with Landing Support Co., CSSG-3, loads one of the last pieces of gear onto the vessel. Below, Lance Cpl. Colin J. Hallett, LSC, CSSG-3, and Spc. James D. Krough, medic on the Charles P. Gross, monitored each piece of equipment loaded onto the vessel.

Sgt. Robert Carlson Humvees, 5-ton trucks, Logistical Vehicle Systems, forklifts and buldozers were just some of the pieces of equip- ment loaded on the USAV Charles P. Gross at MCB Hawaii’s pier Friday.

PTA, From A-1 3 Kevin A. Stone, 1st Mate for the ilies a lot during exercises.” Charles P. Gross, the mission of car- Although the mission requires Hallett’s counterpart, Specialist rying gear for Marines is a routine the Army sailors to be away from James D. Krough, a medic on the one. their families for short periods of vessel, was also keeping track of the “We spend most of our time haul- time, Krough said the boat is a gear as it was loaded. ing gear for the Marines and for the choice duty station. “Monitoring what goes on the 25th Infantry at Schofield Barracks “There are only two of these vessel is just one of my many du- between here and the Big Island,” Army vessels in Hawaii, and duty ties,” the Army sailor said. he said. “It’s about a 15-hour trip, aboard one of them is one of the

Sgt. Robert Carlson According to Chief Warrant and the job keeps these engineers Army’s best kept secrets.” Krough Officer and mariners away from their fam- said. Hawaii Marine September 27, 2001 • A-15

SSALUTESALUTES SERGEANT’S Honor Graduates Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Writing COURSE First Place Award Sgt. M. R. Guzman CSSG-3 First Place Sgt. O. Pittenger MALSEK Runner Up Sgt. V. A. Davis CSSG-3 Second Place Honorable Sgt. M. J. Jewell CSSG-3 Mention Sgt. L. R.Jensen HMH-463

Third Place Certificates of Superior Physical Performance Sgt. L. R. Jensen HMH-463 (Awarded to Marines who achieve a 285 or above on the phys- ical fitness test.) Sgt. O.Pittenger MALSEK Commanding General’s Honor Roll Sgt. T. K.Baugh MarForPac (Awarded to Marines who graduate with a final Grade point Sgt. M. C. Gresham 1st Radio Bn. average of 95% or higher.) Sgt. M. R. Guzman CSSG-3 Award Sgt. M. J. Jewell CSSG-3 Sgt. V. A. Davis Jr. CSSG-3 A-16 • September 27, 2001 HAWAII MARINE

Government Travel Cards: New options may reduce delinquencies 2nd Lt. Duy T. Pham during the travel settlement. Split disbursement option is ment option completely con- MCB Hawaii Travel OIC By selecting these options, part convenient, fast, and cost effec- trolled by the traveler. of the payment is sent via elec- tive to the traveler. The amount the traveler elects In an effort to reduce the delin- tronic funds transfer to the ser- For instance, let’s say a travel- on the travel voucher will be for- quency rates now plaguing gov- vicemember’s travel card, and er is on long-term travel and does warded by the travel payment of- ernment travel cards and to de- the rest of their entitlement is for- not have another person to pick fice, if in agreement with the en- liver better services to military warded directly to the traveler’s up and pay his or her travel card titlement. customers, the MCB Hawaii designated account. bills while away. With the Split This program is not uncom- Finance Office has recently im- While it is not a requirement, disbursement option, bills will be mon in the private sector; in fact, plemented the Split this new payment option is a vol- paid, keeping the account current many Fortune 500 companies Disbursement and the Electronic untary service to DoD travelers and in no danger of delinquency. have used similar practices for Account Government Ledger — seen as a great benefit in pay- Used correctly, the split-dis- decades. Recognizing the pri- System programs. ing the official travel card ex- bursement option eliminates the vate-sector successes and as part While the Split Disbursement penses quickly and at a cost sav- cardholders’ burden and cost of of the ongoing reform of its trav- option allows Department of ings. writing and mailing personal el and transportation payment Defense travelers to elect an elec- Using Split Disbursement in checks for travel payments. practices, DoD and the travel card tronic payment toward their trav- conjunction with the EAGL In addition, the use of direct contractor have been working to- el card accounts, the EAGL System for instant access to cur- deposit speeds the reimburse- gether to make the split disburse- System allows travelers to elect rent balances, travelers no longer ment process and reduces both ment option available to all DoD the appropriate amount accrued need to write personal checks nor administrative costs and account travelers. during their traveling period. incur the cost of stamps to mail delinquencies. For details about the programs, All this can be accomplished their monthly bills. Split-disbursement is a pay- contact Disbursing at 257-1470. Hawaii MMARINEARINE IFESTYLES HawaiiLL Marine B Section IFESTYLESSeptember 27, 2001

Mountainboarding Marines learn to use all terrain skateboards Story and Photos by thrashing on the boards. Lance Cpl. Jason E. Miller Kailua’s Gravity Sports sells moun- Combat Correspondent tainboards and runs a mountainboard- ing park at the Kualoa Ranch. In recent years, snowboarding has be- The mountainboarding park consists come one of the world’s premiere ex- of one main hill that is covered with high treme sports, but in places like Hawaii banking berms, sharp corners, a table top where the temperature is too high to al- and several jumps. low any snow, thrill seekers just have to Riding the park at Kualoa Ranch for do it in the dirt. the first time can be a little difficult, but They do it on three or four wheeled, there is always an instructor on hand to Some riders are not as fortunate as others when going down a hill. In some cases, al- full suspension, all terrain skateboards teach the skill. though riders are supposed to steer the board, people end up watching their board called mountainboards. The boards are First timers can tear through dirt and coast to the bottom of the hill. generally about 3 feet long and vary in rocks, rip through the corners, rail the price and style according to the rider’s berms and catch major air in no time. able to rent at the park. just come out like they’ve been riding for needs. “This is an awesome Tickets for the park are available years and try some crazy stuff. The rider’s feet are held to the board sport,” said David Locke, a through Gravity Sports and the Kualoa Sometimes they leave a little scraped up, by special bindings. These bindings al- mountainboard instruc- Ranch. Military members receive a 10 but they always seem to have a good low an easy escape to prevent injury in tor at the Kualoa Ranch. percent discount. time.” the event of a crash. Most boards can be “Anyone can just get out “It’s great when military For more information, call stopped by a handheld braking mecha- here and go nuts. It’s really guys come out here,” (808) 261 – SURF (7873) or nism connected to the board by a cable. cool to see all these newcomers said Locke. visit the ranch off the Mountainboarding is usually done in kicking up dust and trying tricks.” “They Kamehameha Highway, areas with steep hills and natural obsta- While mountainboarding is generally heading toward the cles or in parks designed specifically for a safe sport, pads and a helmet are avail- North Shore.

Left — David Locke , one of the Kualoa Ranch moun- tainboarding instructors, en- ters the course from a dirt-made half pipe. This new- found sport is based on the same principles as skateboarding, but there is no smooth con- crete ramps, only the hard dirt to break a person’s fall. Right — Locke catches air, showing off his advanced skill surfing the dirt. Locke also teach- es people how to ride the hills, when he is not demonstrating his skills. B-2 • September 27, 2001 HAWAII MARINE MCCSMCCS M ARINE C ORPS C OMMUNITY S ERVICES www.mccshawaii.com POSSIBILITIES IN PARADISE By Debbie Baker, MCCS Public Relations Under the Sea Monday night during the place through March 2002. equipment specials. Every Marines, Sailors and fam- are $11. Children two Rocker Room’s Monday The Fairways Sports month, new movie releas- ily members are encour- years and under are free. Hey Staff NCOs, feeling Night Football Party. The Grill will be the temporary es grace the Mega Video aged to attend. Briefs cov- Reservations and tickets crabby? The Fairways Rocker Room doors open O’Club location from Oct. shelves and are conve- er the following topics: must be made no later Sports Grill has a solution at 6 p.m. and these foot- 7 - 25, but still welcomes niently offered in both Base Legal (Wills and than Oct. 19 at the ASYM- — bring your gang to an ball frenzy nights feature a all-hands. For more DVD and VHS format. Powers of Attorney), CA, Bldg. 455. Bus trans- enchanted evening under guest bartender. Put your O’Club renovation ques- New October releases in- American Red Cross, TRI- portation is offered for the the sea during the pigskin picks to the test tions, call 254-7650. clude: The Mummy CARE, Family Readiness first 55 people for $2. For Fairways Seafood Buffet and compete for King and The Enlisted Club’s Returns, Dr. Dolittle 2, (L.I.N.K.S. and Key Volun- more Bear in the Big Blue Friday night from 6 – 9 Queen of the Quarter. Ballroom will close from Cats and Dogs, Bridget teers), Housing, Personal House, call 254-4719. p.m. Limited tickets are There are prize giveaways Oct. 1 to Oct. 10. The Jones’ Diary, The Animal, Services Overview, Pay is- Seeking volunteers for available through unit throughout the night. For Ballroom and the Green Swordfish, Heartbreakers, sues and more. Call 257- Mother & Son Luau, Jan. representatives. Club more information call 254- Room will be open Oct. 14 Final Fantasy, Angel Eyes 7790 for more informa- 19, 2002. Committee mem- members $16.95 and non- 5592. for Monday Night and Freddie Got Fingered. tion. bers and avid people who members $18.95. DJ Brian Football, Wednesday and If you would like to make Dad’s Baby Boot Camp & sew are sought. If you’d will be in the Rocker Your Way at Fairways Friday Hot Country it a Mega Night, call Mega Mom’s Basic Training – like to get involved, call Room from 10 p.m. – 1 Nights, Thursday and Video at 254-7560. Free child-preparation Jodie Westin at 254-4719. a.m. For more Seafood The all-hands Fairways Saturday Live Band classes for expecting par- L.I.N.K.S. – Mentor Buffet information, call Sports Grill is ready to Nights and Friday R&B G’Suffa at Oktoberfest ents, Tuesday and meeting is scheduled 254-5592. serve you and your gang Vibe Night. Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at 6 p.m. inside seven days a week, morn- will close Oct. 14 – Feb. 28, Start perfecting your – 4 p.m. Bldg. 216. the L.I.N.K.S. House, Monday Night Rocks ing, noon and night. Stop 2002. For more informa- version of the Chicken Reservations required, call Bldg. 3074. This strategic in Bldg. 3088 for a “Rise & tion, call 254-7660. Dance and bring a hearty 257-8803. meeting will focus on up- Cheer on your favorite Shine” breakfast Friday – appetite to the O’Club’s New Arrivals Orientation coming L.I.N.K.S. ses- football team every Sunday from 6 – 10:30 a.m. Fall Swim Lessons Oktoberfest Oct. 5 begin- – New military personnel sions. For more informa- Appetizers, salads and ning at 3:30 p.m. During and family members are tion, call 257-2368. sandwiches debut daily Dive into fall with a lit- Oktoberfest you’ll polka invited to attend the next Transition Assistance from 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. tle help from Water Safety. to live entertainment, dine New Arrivals Orientation, Management Program SM&SP Beginning Oct. 10, Reservations are now ac- on German cuisine and Thursday at the Base (TAMP) – This mandatory Fairways introduces cepted at the main pool for more. Purchase a mug, Theater from 7:30 – 11:30 workshop provides sup- evening Mongolian BBQ Fall Swim Lessons, Oct. 2 which acts as the event a.m. Base and MCCS per- port for Marines and and Oct. 14 Champaign to Oct. 12. All Water Safety ticket from unit represen- sonnel will address the Sailors separating or retir- Sunday Brunch will be of- swim instructors are tatives for $5 or $8 at the audience with valuable re- ing from the military The fered. For more informa- American Red Cross door. For more Wies’n in- source and event informa- next workshop is Oct. 2-9 tion, call The Fairways Certified. The fall swim formation, call 254-7650. tion. Free refreshments at the Base Theater, call Sports Grill at 254-5592. session include your provided. For more infor- 257-7790. choice of Preschool, Water Personal Services mation, contact Marie Upcoming Closure Exploration, Primary Jesus at 257-7790. Race Cancellations Skills or Stroke Readiness Pre-deployment Briefs – ASYMCA - The ASYM- The Officers’ Club will lessons costing $35. For In preparation for upcom- CA takes a trip to the Due to current national close Oct. 8 – Nov. 25 due more information or regis- ing potential deploy- Hawaii Theater and circumstances the Camp to renovation. Daily lunch tration, call Water Safety ments, a series of two- you’re invited. Join the H.M. Smith Grueler (All events are service, Mongolian BBQ at 254-7655. hour deployment briefs ASYMCA for a live per- scheduled for Oct. 13 and open to single, ac- and Sunday Brunch will are scheduled at the Base formance of Bear in the the Dental tive duty military.) be offered Nov. 25 in the Mega Deals at Mega Theater, Bldg. 219 for the Big Blue House, Nov. 2. Dash slated for Oct. 19 bottom portion of the Video following dates and times: The ASYMCA has 100 have been cancelled. Mahalo club. The Grunge Bar will Monday and Tuesday tickets available on a first For more information, be open Thursdays and Mega Video, located in from 6 – 8 p.m., and come first served basis. contact Steve Kalnasy, Many thanks are Fridays. The entire reno- Mokapu Mall, offers Wednesday, Thursday Tickets for adults and chil- Varsity Sport Coordinator extended to the vation process will take weekly movie and movie and Oct. 5 from 2 – 4 p.m. dren two years and older at 254-7590. Windward Community Credit Union for making the SM&SP activi- Semper Fit tips to avoid heart problems ties, trips and sport- ing events possible. Press Release Protect yourself from hypertension. MCCS Headquarters Health Promotions Follow these simple steps to reduce Upcoming your chances of getting hypertension: Events The Marine Corps Community Services °Every one to two years, have your Health Promotions section declares blood pressure checked. Oct. 13: Deep Sea September as Hypertension Awareness and °Participate in regular aerobic exer- Fishing Trip. Prevention Month. Hypertension is related to cise. Nov. 17: 3 on 3 the development of heart disease, increased °Shed pounds if overweight. Food Drive Tourn- severity of antherosclerosis, stroke congestive °Limit alcohol intake to less than one ament. heart failure, left-ventricular hypertrophy, ounce per day. Nov. 21: Holiday aortic aneurysm and peripheral vascular dis- °Limit caffeine intake. Bash. ease. °Reduce sodium intake to less than Dec. 14: Shank & Hypertension is defined as chronically ele- 2.3 grams per day. Slice Golf Tourna- vated blood pressure greater than 140 / 90. °Stop smoking. ment Hypertension causes the heart to work hard- increases the risk of blood clot formation, For more Hypertension or other health-re- Dec. 30 - Jan. 1: er, resulting in the enlargement of the heart. which could result in heart attacks or stroke. lated topics information contact Health Outer Island Trip. This disease also reduces the elasticity of the In addition, hypertension may also lead to vi- Promotions Coordinator, Dan Dufrene at 254- arteries, causes narrowing of the arteries and sion problems and to kidney failure. 7636. Oceanside Paintball Let your “inner- predator” come out The Sept. 11 attacks on American soil have left none to play. Saturdays 9 of us untouched. Our thoughts go out to those impact- a.m. – 4 p.m. ed by this tragedy. It has been proven again and again Sundays noon – 5 that when Americans are challenged most, our great- p.m. Call 284-1439 est strengths come to the fore. This terrorist act, as hor- for equipment rental rible as it is, will only strengthen our resolve to defend fees. our freedom and our country. The Marines and Sailors of Marine Corps Base Are you a Single Hawai, are the reason we are here. Our MCCS mission Marine and Sailor is to support your readiness and quality of life of your Program member? If family members. not, why not? Get with the program! Semper Fidelis, The SM&SP is all Lt. Col. Michael B. Williams, about Quality of Assistant Chief of Staff Life, Recreation, MCCS Health & Wellness, Community Involvement, Life Skills and Career Progression. For additional MOVIE TIME SM&SP information or to make reserva- Prices: Adults (12 and older) $3, Children (6 to 11) $1.50, Children (5 Rush Hour 2 (PG-13) Friday 7:15 p.m. tions for the men- and younger) free. Matinee prices are $2 for adults and $1 for children. Original Sin (R) Friday 9:45 p.m. tioned activities, Parents must purchase tickets for “R” rated movies in person at the box American Pie 2 (R) Saturday 7:15 p.m. please contact the office for children 16 years old and younger. Planet of the Apes (PG-13) Saturday 9:45 p.m. SM&SP Manager, For E-5 and below, admission is free to the second show on Friday and Osmosis Jones (PG) Sunday 3:30 p.m. Dawn Williams at Saturday evenings only. Sunday evenings, the price is $1 for all patrons. The Princess Diaries (G) Sunday 7:15 p.m. 254-7593. Please show your ID at the box office. Phone 254-7642 for recorded info. American Pie 2 (R) Wednesday 7:15 p.m. Hawaii MMARINEARINE S PORTSPORTS B-3, Hawaii Marine Sports Page S September 27, 2001 Marines shoot hoops for Marine Corps Ball Story and Photos by Lance Cpl. Luis R. Agostini Combat Correspondent

After a hard day’s work, the G-Men ran through the opposition in four straight games, defeating Motor Transportation in the finals to take the ti- tle in a five-on-five, double elimination basketball tournament Friday at the bas- ketball courts by Building 4009. Marines from Headquarters Bn., Combat Service Support Group 3 and Marine Forces Pacific participated in the tournament, which was coordinated by Cpl. Kristina Roberts, a disbursing clerk, The G-Men brought the gold home to Headquarters Bn., to raise money for the CSSG-3 Friday in a five-on-five, double- Marine Corps Ball. elimination basketball tournament. The Cooks, who started off strong by winning two straight games, made their Transportation. way out of the tournament as quickly as The G-Men started off by taking down they entered it when they suffered back- Motor T in the first game, 15-8. They to-back losses to the G-Men and Motor went on to burn the Cooks, 15-6, before meeting Motor T in the finals. Motor Transportation had a roller coaster ride during the tournament. After taking a beating from the G-Men in the first round, they bounced back by smashing Brickhouse, 15-7, and dis- banded the Disbo Daddies, 15-11. They went on to roll over the Cooks, 13-11, in an intense game that was brought to a conclusion after 45 minutes of play. The G-Men made short work of Motor T in the finals, taking both games, 15-8 and 15-10. The tournament proved to be a suc- cess, raising $125 for the Marine Corps Ball. It is important that events like the bas- ketball tournament are held for Marines by Marines, said Roberts. “It helps build Lance Cpl. Brian Whitt risks his body to keep the ball in play for MT against the G- unit cohesion, and it makes tickets for the Men in the finals. Marine Corps Ball a lot cheaper, too.” Lance Cpl. Whitt rushes to steal the ball from Pfc. McKinsey Corbett in the finals.

Tee it up “fore” tots Golf Tournament TEE IT UP “FORE” TOTS ENTRY FORM Name: ______Toys for Tots the tournament. Entry fees: Last name, first name, M.I. Press Release Sign up early and don’t miss out on a E-5 and Below $35 chance to play one of the premier military Rank:: ______Address: ______The Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course on golf courses in the world. Check-in begins E-6 to O-3 $45 Marine Corps Base Hawaii will host a at 10:30 a.m., Oct. 11, and the tournament City, state, zip code Phone: ( )______Two-man/woman Scramble with a blind begins at 12:30 p.m. O-4 and Above $50 draw on Oct. 11, 2001, to benefit Toys for For more information, call Staff Sgt. E-mail address:______Name: ______Tots. All proceeds will be used to pur- Ruben Villarreal at 257-1077 ext. 233 or DoD Employee $60 chase new toys for the children of Hawaii. email at [email protected]. Last name, first name, M.I. Rank: ______Prizes will be awarded on all par 3’s for Civilian $75 closest-to-pin, with a long drive competi- Address: ______City, state, zip code tion on the ninth hole for women, and 10th Military retirees will Phone: ( )______hole for men. Food and prizes will be pro- be charged the price of E-mail address:______vided at the award ceremony at the end of their last rank. B-4 • September 27, 2001 HAWAII MARINE K-Bay, HPU host annual Cross Country race at Klipper

Sgt. Jesus A. Lora ning, but I’m happy with my time,” said Cheryl. Combat Correspondent The men’s teams were warming up at the start line as the last of the women’s race crossed the finish line. The Klipper golf course aboard MCB Hawaii was The wind was picking up at the 13th fairway, as the overrun Saturday, but not by golf carts and men in plaid men made their way down the fairway. pants. The leader, Christian Madsen from HPU, knew he Instead, the University of Hawaii held its 15th annu- had the race just as the clock registered 15:55.9. al 5-kilometer Cross Country Invitational that was open “I ran a bit slower then I planned to run because this to public, military, and college teams. course was a lot tougher than I thought it would be,” Participating teams were from the University of he said. Hawaii-Hilo, Bringham Young University, Chaminade, Sgt. Jesus A. Lora The second place in the men’s division was awarded Hawaii Pacific University, University of Hawaii- Cheryl Smith from UHM, pushes herself to the finish line to K-Bay’s own Lance Cpl. Rich Rogers, a cook from Manoa, Saint Mary’s from Oakland, Calif., and the earning her the first place in the women’s division. Headquarters Battalion. Marines. “I pushed really hard to try and catch the lead run- The race started at the tenth fairway and cut across race and anticipated the rush that awaited. ner. I know what I must do, and that is to run more to the sixth. Then they ran the back 13th, 14th, and 15th A bang went off and the women took off across the miles,” said Rogers. fairways, and circled around to the 17th fairway. They sea of green. Along the 13th fairway, a rainbow of col- After the races, an awards ceremony commenced to then doubled back to the 14th and eventually ended up ors dashed across the Mokapu Peninsula. award trophies for first through sixth place, while the on the finish line at fairway ten. Cheryl Smith from UHM, took an early lead, leaving racers cooled off and hydrated. The competition was broken up into two categories. a trail of runners behind her. She took control of her At the conclusion of the awards ceremony, the buses Each college had a men’s and women’s team, and there mind and legs, and came in first place with a time of rolled up giving the sign that the competition had end- was one men’s team from the K-Bay. 17:58.2. ed. The women lined up at 7:15 a.m. for the start of the “This was a tough course, not what I’m used to run- “I wish all cross country events were like this one. It must be because they held this event on a Marine Corps base,” said Sara Vega, UHM. HAWAII MARINE September 27, 2001 • B-5

WORD TO PASS Military Children’s sessions. safe. This message has in celebration of National ing for volunteers for their serviemembers to serve as Scholarship been extended again by Hispanic Heritage Month. up comming “A Fall A- role models for the young Waikiki Aquarium the launch of the National For more information, call Faire,” being held on the children. Any volunteers Applications for the sec- Docent Training Search and Recognition 941-5216. church lawn Oct. 6 from who are interested in as- ond annual Defense Program to honor teach- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. sisting at the faire can con- Commissary Enrich your understand- ers, coaches, counselors or Assist Fall A-Faire Volunteers will assit with tact Marilyn Nobiga at Agency/Fisher House ing of coral reefs, and any individuals who have children’s games, face 261-6582, or call the Kailua Foundation Scholarships make a contribution to en- positively shaped the lives The Kailua United painting and the zipline. United Methodist Church for Military Children vironmental education of children in America. Go Methodist Church is look- The church is looking for office at 261-6238. Program will be available and the community by be- online to enter the contest Nov. 1 at all DeCA com- coming a docent. at www.fordvehicles.com. missaries or at www.com- Volunteers share their All entries must be re- missaries.com. All chil- “sense of wonder” about ceived by Oct. 17. dren of active duty, re- Hawaii’s reef life with stu- serve and retired service- dents and teachers, grades Hunting, Camping, members can apply for the K-6, through lively, inter- Hiking Classes scholarships. The applica- active presentations, guid- tion deadline is Feb. 5, ed aquarium tours and Hunter Education Classes 2002. All applicants must outreach programs. The are being offered by the be enrolled in the Defense six-week training pro- Hawaii Department of Enrollment and Eligibility gram is free. For more de- Land and Natural Reporting System to re- tails, call the Volunteer Resources Oct. 5 from 5:45 ceive the scholarship. Office at 923-9741 ext. 120 to 9:15 p.m. and Oct. 6 or Mary Pickett at exten- from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wrestling Officials sion 111. at the Richardson Pool on Needed Pearl Harbor. All students UO Degree are required to provide a High School wrestling of- valid picture ID at the ficials are needed for the The University of door. To reserve a seat or upcoming season; no ex- Oklahoma offers a for more information on perience required. Please Masters of Arts in the class, call the Hunter contact Stuart Saito at 456- Managerial Economics. Its Education Office at 587- 2259 or 271-3027 for more non-thesis program re- 0200. information. quires 32 semester hours and which can be done in Centro Hispano de Kailua Chamber’s 18 months. For registra- Hawaii Entrepreneur Craft Fairs tion information call 449- 6364. The 3rd Annual Family The November fair will be Health Fair is scheduled the first in a series of craft Commitment to Kids for Oct. 6 at Windward fair events that the Kailua Contest Mall, center court, from 11 Chamber of Commerce a.m. to 5 p.m. This event is will be sponsoring in Earlier this year, Ford Blue sponsored by Centro hopes of raising support Oval Certified dealers dis- Hispano de Hawaii funds for the general op- tributed nearly half a mil- (Hispanic Center of erating expenses of the lion child safety I.D. kits to Hawaii), Office of chamber and to help pro- local communities in an Minority Health Region 9 mote its members. The effort to help keep kids and Castle Medical Center First Annual Fall Fair 2001 will be held at Kailua Elementary School, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact the chamber at 261-2727 to participate as a vender.

Waikiki Aquarium’s Small Fry

Spend some quality time this fall pursuing ocean adventures with your one to 3-year-old at the Waikiki Aquarium. Parents and their young learners can discover ma- rine life in five weekly ses- sions that include crafts, songs, movements and special tours of the aquar- ium’s marine life exhibits. Class size is limited and costs $70 for both the par- ent and child for all five