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VOL. 37 NO. 34 | AUGUST 22, 2008 INSIDE Combat medicine has doubled war survial ELIZABETH M. LORGE Army News Service WASHINGTON — Recent ad- vances in combat medicine are sav- ing service members’ lives at un- precedented rates, the assistant sec- Getting it there retary of defense for health affairs told a group of government and 100th Battalion validates medical officials at a “Government Executive” event, Aug. 13. its convoy escort skills Dr. S. Ward Casscells said new A-5 medicines, equipment, protective gear and better facilities have de- creased the military’s died-of- wounds rate from 23.9 percent in Vietnam to 10.1 and 12 percent in Back to school Iraq and Afghanistan, respectively. “Overall, the battlefield care is much better than even in Desert barbecue Storm one. It’s really not what the doctors are doing. It’s Soldiers tak- The Aloha Chapter ing care of themselves; Soldiers Warrant Officer Sgt. Matthew C. Moeller | 8th Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs taking care of each other. The best- Association will host a Jacquelyn Farmer is reunited with her father, Sgt. 1st Class Robert Farmer, 25th Transportation Company, following his unit’s welcome home trained medics we’ve ever had. The ceremony at Wheeler Army Airfield, Aug. 14. most courageous medics we’ve ever back to school barbecue had,” Casscells said, noting that at Schofield’s Stoneman 170 medics have given their lives in Field, Saturday, Iraq and many more have been from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., wounded. “We train … them to do very Warrant officers and 25th Trans. Co. comes home quickly what EMTs and even para- family members are medics do in the civilian sector. welcome. Call 366-7458. SGT. JENNIFER PREMER during their 15 month deployment. Zandra Kaaihue, wife of Staff Sgt. Dia- They learn fast. They’re 18-year-old 45th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs Based at Al Asad in the Al Anbar Province mond Kaaihue, a motor transportation oper- kids and they know they’re going ator with the company, said the deployment See News Briefs, A-7 WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD — Shouts of of Iraq, the troops fulfilled their mission by to be using those skills, and they’re was tough on her children, but they created excitement, cries of joy, and thunderous ap- driving 750,000 miles in more than 250 mis- paying attention because they ways to deal with it. “I told my children that plause filled the air as friends and family sions and transporting 50,000 tons of equip- know that they themselves could be daddy’s doing his job and will be home soon; welcomed home the more than 150 members ment and supplies, including fresh water and one of the patients. Don’t we just have to pray,” she said. of the 25th Transportation Company (TC), food, to troops stationed at outposts through- Her 5-year-old daughter even created her SEE SURVIVAL, A-7 National Aug. 14. out the western region. own prayer to bring her “daddy” home safely. Col. Clay Hatcher, commander of the 45th “The numbers are astonishing, and I would Sustainment Brigade, thanked Soldiers and like to personally thank each and every one Night Out their families for the hardship they endured of you for a job well done,” said Hatcher. SEE WELCOME, A-7 Army Hawaii Family Gym updates Housing will host the National Night Out, its hours Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon, Sen. Inouye receives Medal of Honor flag U.S. ARMY GARRISON-HAWAII at Schofield’s Story and Photo by Porter Community. PUBLIC AFFAIRS PVT.2 JESUS J. ARANDA News Release For more information, 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs FORT SHAFTER — In response visit www.armyhawaii SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — A rainy morn- to community feedback, the Fort familyhousing.com. ing was quickly ushered out by a welcoming Shafter Physical Fitness Center rainbow as Soldiers, guests, and family mem- hours will change beginning Sept. See Community bers of the Tropic Lighting community gath- 1. Briefs, B-2 ered to recognize the achievements of a Hawai- The center will be open for ian hero and political icon. women only, from 9–10:30 a.m., The 25th Infantry Division honored Medal of for a 90-day trial period. The re- Honor recipient and Hawaii Senator Daniel vised hours will allow women of Inouye during a Medal of Honor flag presen- the Fort Shafter community to tation ceremony on Sills Field, Wednesday. have commensurate programs to Inouye was presented a congressionally ap- those existing at Schofield Bar- proved Medal of Honor flag by Capt. Terry racks. Zoch, commander, Echo Company, 2nd In addition, the center’s hours Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment. Zoch and Hawaii Senator Daniel Inouye, center, recieves a Medal of Honor flag from Capt. Terry Zoch, will change to Monday-Friday, 5 her Soldiers represented men from Inouye’s a.m-9 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m.-5 “Go For Broke” 442nd Regimental Combat commander, E Co., 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, during a ceremony on Sills Field, Wednesday. Inouye is accompanied by Maj. Gen. Robert Caslen Jr., commander, 25th ID (left), p.m.; and Sunday and holidays, 8 and 25th ID Command Sgt. Maj. Frank Leota. a.m.-4 p.m. Call 438-1152 for SEE INOUYE, A-7 more information. 9th Mission Support Command dedicates pavilion to fallen hero A night at the PFC. PHIL REGINA “Parker’s mission involved re- and I hope today that this me- 305th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment ducing the amount of IEDs that morial dedication is a milestone FORT SHAFTER FLATS — The threatened the lives of our for many of you.” aquarium 9th Mission Support Command Soldiers,” added Low. “Thanks to Anita Foster-Dixon, Parker’s (MSC) dedicated a pavilion here, Parker and Soldiers like him, mother, and Caleb Foster, Parker’s Children and parents Monday, in honor of a Soldier by the end of our tour we reduced brother, attended the ceremony the amount of IEDs from 21 to to take part in commemorating sleepover with sharks at who was killed in support of Op- eration Iraqi Freedom (OIF) while three, a success by anyone’s stan- Parker’s sacrifice. the Waikiki Aquarium deployed to Iraq in 2005. dard.” Dixon explained her fallen son’s Col. Patrick Slowey, 9th MSC convictions. B-1 The newly dedicated pavilion at the 9th MSC Headquarters was deputy commander of readiness, “Everything and anything he named “Parker Pavilion” in honor explained how, though losing a did, he did with some effort, so of Sgt. Evan Parker. friend may be difficult, the dedi- much willpower, and so much Parker was killed while con- cation serves as a means of facil- love. He believed in everything ducting a counter-improvised itating the healing process. he did and he never backed down This issue “There are a rollercoaster of from anything,” Foster-Dixon explosive device (IED) operation. (From left to right) Maj. Gen. Vern Miyagi, mobilization assistant to the emotions we go through when we said. Footsteps in Faith A-2 At the time, he was attached to commander, U.S. Pacific Command, Caleb Foster, brother, and Anita the 100th Battalion, 442nd In- Foster-Dixon, mother, unveil a plaque for the late Sgt. Evan Parker, dur- lose someone close to us,” said She continued by describing Deployed Forces A-3 fantry. ing a pavilion dedication ceremony, Monday. Parker was an Army Slowey. “The ups and downs can the humble nature of her son. “What we’re doing here today is Reserve Soldier with the 9th MSC who was killed while supporting Oper- go on for quite sometime and the “If Evan was here now, he News Briefs A-7 honoring the life and sacrifice of ation Iraqi Freedom in 2005. healing process is difficult. We all would be wondering what all the an outstanding Soldier,” said Col. grieve differently and have dif- fuss was about. Why he was re- MWR B-2 Colbert Low, the regional emer- of the 100th Battalion, 442nd In- of Parker’s mission and how his ferent journeys to healing. ceiving such special treatment Sports & Fitness B-4 gency preparedness officer for the fantry. sacrifice saved the lives of count- Oftentimes there are milestones when so many other Soldiers did 9th MSC and former commander Low described the importance less others. and steps in the healing process, just what he did,” she said. A-2 | AUGUST 22, 2008 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS & COMMENTARY We want to hear from you... Residents can help protect personal property The Hawaii Army Weekly wel- comes articles from Army organi- LT. COL. THOMAS DENZLER again here. We all remember how quickly fire if it were to occur,” said Directorate of have been wrongfully removed from Army zations, announcements from the Director, Directorate of Emergency Services and large last year’s Waialua fire spread, Emergency Services Fire Chief Scotty Free- Hawaii Family Housing residences. Two- general public about community and conditions this year do not seem to be events of interest to the military com- Currently, two major safety issues face man. “It is much too late and dangerous to thirds of these thefts occurred during the day, any more favorable. munity, and letters and commen- Army Hawaii residents: one is the threat of safeguard your home when the flames are and in manner that would have likely drawn It is up to all of us to taries. wildland fires, and the other deals with be- approaching. I strongly encourage every- concern. make sure we reduce If you have newsworthy ideas or ing a good neighbor. With that in mind, one to have a look at the Firewise Web site Of course, there will be times when your stories you’d like to write, coordi- the risk of fires by be- I’ve asked two subject matter experts to shed and put their recommendations into prac- house and property are unattended and more nate with the managing editor at ing vigilant and reduc- tice.” susceptible to theft or damage.

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