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HAWAII MARINE Voluntary paymenl for delivery' to MC AS housing/8 I per four-week period. MCA 1mM-262 goes composite Expanded mission (S -sun aaoa) 'a Anthony "The Sea Knight is primarily H&MS-24 Avionics, will miss the evolution over used for troop transport, while the birth of his child while on this CH -4(E Sea Sea Stallion has heavy lift deployment, but still looks capabilities M-262, 4 CH-53 to handle supplies forward to traveling with the and Sea Stallions, and 2 UH-1N equipment. The Hueys will squadron, anticipating the many have Hueys from HMM-463 became airborne command and different ports where they will WM-262 composite squadron. control, liaison and courier stop. service, Four All-IT Cobras and 6 AV 8A and casualty evacuation. Harriers are expected to arrive in "The Cobra provides escort and I.tCol. Dave McSorley, '262's October from MCAS El Toro, also performs reconnaissance commanding officer, is very and will join '262 to parti- missions. The Harrier optimistic when speaking of the Calif., provides but cipate in the last shipboard opera- close air support, enabling us to upcoming deployment, tion to the Western Pacific out of conduct offensive and defensive emphasizes the importance of Hawaii. fire power," concluded Wright. safety within the squadron. "I Our mission will be to support Also joining the squadron are ask the Marines to go that one step further, to plan ahead, and the 2d Bn. 13d Marines Marines from H &MS-24 and throughout ti#r operations as HMH-463 who will deploy with be safety conscious. If they see best as poa le," said IstIA. '262 to support the aircraft. something that doesn't seem right to them, I want them to Charles Wright, Unit Informa- Cpl. Shane Hastings, H&MS- speak up," he added. tion Officer for '262. "The 24 flight equipment, made four combination of aircraft adds to deployments and recently With the motivation high, and our overall effectiveness reenlisted in order to make this the days' objectives complete, the .enhancing our mission capa- fifth deployment with the Marines of '262 celebrated with a With Marine Medium Helicopter Composite Squadron-262 officially termed. the aircraft arrive at hangar 101 for duly. (Photo bility," explained Wright. squadron. Sgt. Steven party at the Air Station. by Cpl T.J. Clark' Check writers beware by Sgt. Theresa Anthony five days to pay for the check, According to Hayes, one major "Payday is Friday and it's only including the service charge. As reason for bad check writing is 11-Marine Wednesday. No problem. I'll just of Aug. 8 the service charge was not knowing how to correctly write a check for cash at the increased to $15 to cover all balance a checking account. "It is Exchange. By the time it reaches collection and handling costs. not just young military members Golf the bank, the money will be there This does not include penalty fees who are responsible for writing to cover it." Sound familiar? required by the individual's bank. had checks. Personnel transfer- "This misconception, is "If the individual makes no ring or being discharged from the believed by many military attempt to correct the situation, military are sometimes the guilty See Page personnel and their dependents. their social security number is ones," said Hayes. As a result, the Exchange gets a entered into a computer system With the growing increase of lot of checks returned due to used by the military exchanges bad check writing, military insufficient funds," explained throughout the United States and commands are helping with the B -1 Capt. Mike Hayes, Marine Corps most of Europe, prohibiting them collection and payment of Exchange Officer, here. from writing any checke," said servicemembers' debts. During 1983, the Exchange Hayes. ''If necessary. we will contact received a total of 3,698'152iti- "The individual's second the individual's, sergeant major checks totaling $148,095. At the offense of writing a bad check will ur 'edralltiia2ding officer. The end of the year, 67 checks totaling result in their suspension of check commands here are very $4,247 were still outstanding. cashing privileges at the supportive of our efforts to correct Individuals who write bad Exchange for six months," he the problem, making our job checks which are returned have added. much easier," concluded Hayes. Oahu housing fine-tuned By GySgt C.D. Gilbert misinterpreted by the various procedures in an area where they Although the Oahu Consoli- area housing offices," said one were working well and use' them dated Family Housing Office delegate. "The regulations should in housing areas where needed. (OCFHO) is not a year old, its he written yin terms that can be The Air Station's maintenance managers, under the direction of understoodaby all." Bittl told the program was recognized at the Army Col Frederick E. Bittl, delegates hat OCFHO was conference as working well. It began a fine-tuning process with working on regulations with was suggested that the system an all-services Family Housing "clear language" so no here be used for other areas. Conference. More than 60 misinterpretations would exist. Besides providing &check delegates from the Marine Corps, According to Col Bittl, his during the two-day conference, Army, Navy; and Air Force offiCe is working on a hotline the delegates learned what attended the conference held at system to help improve education changes had taken place under the Hale Koa Hotel last week. and communication. "Something consolidation and what has The purpose of the conference like that he said. remained the same. was to provide feedback on the "We als need a monthly When OCFHO became fUlly quality of support provided by newsletter - it's essential." To operational on Oct. 1, 1983, no OCFHO; to developinitiatives for help improve occupant education, changes occurred in maintenance 'Improving service and quality of Bittl said tint OCFHO is working and repair, security, discipline, on video taped briefs to be played energy conserva- . life in Oahu's military family appearance and housing; and to lay the in area housing offices. tion. Those were still a command groundwork for a four-service Another area of concern was responsibility. What did change family member support organiza- the Self-Help Program. The was the immediate consideration tion to work with OCFHO on a delegates felt that these of automation. continuing basis. programs and its stock should be When military family housing Most of the delegates, who expanded so that occupants could consolidated, OCFHO began formed four workshop groups, do more of the maintenance. It managing 18,850 family housing agreed that the quality of support was also suggested that self-help units in 37 different housing provided by OCFHO was good, also carry spray to help eliminate areas throughout the island of became but it could be better in some cockroaches and other pests. Oahu, and the largest areas. The delegates also listed as a consolidated family housing Each of the groups listed areas problem area poorly maintained activity in the world. it felt could be improved; among and inadequate community Because OCFHO's six housing them develop a regular recreation facilities, specifically referral offices annually serve preventive maintenance schedule children's playgrounds. more than 10,000 customers, and better quality control; Accoriling to Susan Newsom, immediate consideration was. expand phone lines at the one of the delegates from given to automating that vital housing trouble desks; develop Kaneohe Bay, these problem function. consistent policies for housing areas exist in varying degrees in The OCFHO organization is inspectors; and improve the different housing areas. composed of five area family education and communication Newsom suggested forming housing offices - Pearl Harbor, between housing and the community action groups to help Fort Shafter, Hickam, Schofield occupants. resolve particular problems. Barracks and Kaneohe Bay. The Other delegates suggested area managers at each location looks ilawn the 10th fah way alter his drive. All Marine Coil Tournament. (Photo by Cpl Pat LowandowskIl "Some consolidated housing itCol Have Pedersen taking the hest policies and Pedersen came from behlqd and won the Senior Division at the rules and regulations. are Cont. on Page A-3 HALLMARK NIGHTMARE CHAMPIONS A-4 `Skyhawk' New corporal Kaneohe Golfers marks 30 years learns meaning take trophies in inventory of responsibility in All-Marin'C tourney See Page A-4 See Page A-8 ,See Page B-I 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, miters 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. Page A-2, Hawaii Marine Aug. 30,1984 Water conservation guidelines outlined for MCAS residents issued a notice continues to be exceeded, the by Sgt. Theresa Anthony Thursday and Sunday, between 6 Don't overwater lawns to unattended, and report' all hours will be following could be put into effect: and 8 p.m. or dripping faucets and and/or ticket. Penalties will vary An "Alert Low Water' runoff occurs. leaking stopped Condition- Water only lawns valves to the Facilities Trouble from a warning, to a formal letter Lawn watering will be remains in effect for Areas outside of housing may and completely. the island of shrubbery, not streets, bare desk, 217-2380.

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