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HAWAII MARINE VMFA-212 and 232 Squadrons swap deployment task by SSgt. W.S. Saunders Iteakuni, Japan, and participated in several 'Cope Jade' in °sari, Korea. operations. "In July they flew missions with the Japanese Self- Colorful leis, joyful tears and open arms greeted the "In eary May, The Laners participated in 'Operation Defense Force in Iwakuni, Japan, and participated in pilots of VMFA-212 as they returned after a six month Balikitan' and 'Cope Thunder' in the Philippines and 'Operation Beach Crest' on Okinawa, Japan, in deployment in the Western Pacific. performed admirably," said Squadron SgtMaj. H.P. September." The "Lancers," under the command of LtCol. J.J. Dean. "In June, the squadron participated in The Lancers were relieved by VMFA 232 which Barta, were assigned to Marine Aircraft Group-15 in 'Operation Battle Week,' also in the Philippines and is scheduled to return in April 1985.. Raymond Ponnath, wearing his father's helmet, leads his daddy, Capt. R.J. Ponnath, VMFA-232 begin to take-off as the squadron leaves for a six-month deployment in the Western Pacific. to their "final destination". home. F-4 Phantoms from Home improvements at . One week remains as Booby. colony completed CFC nears final tally The fifth week of the Honolulu Area Combined Federal by SSgt. Bob Torres the little Range. Johnson Campaign ended with approximately $158,000 collected from The sounds of saws, pointed to areas most likely Hawaii Marines. a of weedeaters and heavy to burn in matter This year, donors may specify any human health and equipment joined the raucous seconds, which covered the benefactor, or contribute to the general current roosting site the welfare charity as Rect. Foutad Booby of CFC fund by cash or payroll deduction. 11001),, colony. to Crater. no official monetary goals are set for this year's "These are tecleraily.,; Although Om implement most units are steilting to contact 100 percent of its Management protected birds," continued drive, people. The chart shows the percentage of people contacted. Plan on the Air Station," Drigot. "We're expected to explained Dr. Diane Drigot, keep the habitat in Unit Percent Amolmt reasonably good shape. Some environmental specialist. Camp 96.4 recommendations for this Smith $21,079 "Several proposals were Marine Barracks 97 project were to cut brush $ 8,996 submitted and we've selected MCAS Kaneohe Bay 93.6 $34,975 away from the Kiawe trees, those we could accomplish istRadBn 91 preferred by the Boobies as $10,106 without too much delay. BSSG 100 nesting sites. The object is to $14,940 We felt that there was an CommSptCo 100 cut the brush away about $ 2,643 urgent need to begin the 50 HqCoBde feet from the trees," Drigot 34.3 $ 2,238 brush clearing project, MAG-24 100 said. "This should do several $31,036 especially with the extended 3d Marines 49 $31,899 drought. This area could be a things, help the Kiawe's live major fire hazard," said longer by cutting away their For more information on the CFC drive, call lstLt. Minerva Drigot. competition; cutting the Edwards, Camp Smith, at 477-6331; CWO-3 Percie V. Johnson "Once a fire starts, it's foliage should discourage Jr., Marine Barracks Hawaii, at 474-9242; Maj. Mike Warlick, 'Cpl. Gary A lemon, Facilities sharpens a machete gone," related WO J.D. predators from crawling up Department, MCAS, at 257-3500; and Maj. Daniel Diviney, 1st Marine he'll use to clear underbrush hazard and Johnson, officer in charge of Cont. on Page A-11 reducing the fire Brigade, at 257-2528: making it easier to sight the Red Footed Booby Bird colony. cast your absentee Election time rapidly approaches: vote soon Published by RFD Publications, Inc., a private firm in no way connected with the Department of the Navy or the U.S. Marine Corps. The appearance of advertisements Department of the Navy or the U.S. Marine Corps. Opinions expressed by publishers and in this publication, including inserts, does not constitute an endorsement of the firms, writers herein are their own and are not to be considered an official expression of the products or services advertised by the Department of the Navy or the U.S. Marine Corps. Oct. 25, 1984 A-2 HAWAII MARIN 5. What 9 insidenside Station librarian turns explorer A-6 Energy quiz A-10 - .+ Aso - -- ...... 4, -.- - Civ-Mil Fun Day off the ground B-1 Keeping you informed gets event or have a story read the Hawaii Marine to stay abreast and sports. If you know of an upcoming sporting Marinas of news well informed. Mailing deadlines B-5 idea, call the Joint Public Affairs Office at 257-2178/9. Help the Hawaii Marine keep the Marine community through life, we must make our lives the best possible. It takes hard An editorial: work, determination and the ability to dream. Weekly items Each of us has the potential to be the best at everything. We have the strength to succeed. Likewise, we have the weakness to fail. It is Professional stagnation our decision. Salutes A-5 by SSgt. W.S. Saunders In the Marine Corps, the obstacles we face are tough, the "One who is content with what he has done will never become restrictions many, and the path we climb is narrow. At times, it may At a glance A-9 famous for what he will do. He has laid down to die, and the grass seem the.odds are against us and we'll never get anywhere. This is is already over him." Christian Neste!! Bovee. the time to relax, build our strength and courage back up, set our Education B-2 One definition of the word content is to limit oneself in sights, and continue to march. requirements, desires or actions. To me, this means reaching a No one can take our dreams. They are ours to nurture and bring Religious activities B-3 plateau and not having the courage or energy to climb any higher. to life. We must keep striving for promotions, better physical Life is like a mountain with its peak never in sight. Our goals, condition, sharper appearance, and acquire a higher degree of Island Happenings B-5 dreams and aspirations keep us climbing and forever reaching for the combat readiness. These things we must want. They can't be given next plateau. to us. Special Services and Some believe that dreaming is foolish, but without dreams we have When people show a desire to better themselves, there will always nothing to live for. If we are simply content with what we are, we will be someone behind them to give them a boost. If there is no desire Movie schedule B-8 never know what we can be. to reach the next plateau, there will be no helping hand. am, by no means, a philosopher, but I think I can share my It is for us to decide where we are going in life. How far up the Sports notes B-9 beliefs and be confident that many people identify with them. mountain we want to climb. To be content is to set no goal and have Contentment, to me, is stagnation. 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Brooks by another group with mutual several reports on what helps decide whose career is going to Slewitzke emphasized that military have the responsibil- The Army hosted a Women interests, according to women succeed. take precedence," the, general senior NCOs and officers ity to develop leaders and to in the Service Luncheon held Slewitzke, "I recently visited "Women must get more said. "When an officer doesn't should be role models and see that they have career at Fort Shafter's Officers Club five facilities in Germany of education to assume high level take a particular assignment, mentors for those they opportunities and the best last week.