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January 15, Monday Martin Luther King Jr. Day, federal and state holiday.

January 31 - February 9 Exercise COPE TIGER, Korat, Thailand, Hawaii support.

January 28 - 17 February Exercise YAMA SAKURA, Camp Itami, Japan and Fort. Lewis, Wash., Hawaii Army and Air National Guard support.

February 19, Monday President’s Day, federal and state holiday. Great Aloha Run, Hawaii National Guard support.

February 19 - March 4 Balikatan, Fort Masysay, Republic of Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo the Philippines, Hawaii National Kahu Ray Ganotise, a retired National Guard Master Sgt., leads the inaugural procession through an Guard elements. honor cordon of Hawaii National Guard Youth CHalleNGe Academy cadets. The official party is escorted by the ceremonial Royal Guard. March 26, Monday Kuhio Day, state holiday only.

March 27-30, Monday - Thursday Department provides inaugural support Family Program Youth Training, 298th Once again the State of Hawaii Department of Defense played ment and ceremonial music were the Hawaii Guard’s 111th Regional Training Institute, Bellows Air a significant role in providing personnel (present and former Army Band and the City and County of Honolulu’s Royal Force Station, Waimanalo. members) to the success of our commander in chief’s inaugura- Hawaiian Band (with retired and active Guard musi- tion this fourth of December at the Hawaii State Capitol grounds. cians). Cadets from the Hawaii National Guard Youth April 6 - Friday CHalleNGe Academy provided the honor cordon as well Good Friday, state holiday As the crowd gathered in the State Capitol rotunda, Ha- waii Army and Air National Guard troops ushered distin- April 16 - Monday guished guests and passed out programs. Providing entertain- INAUGURATION -- continued on pg. 7 Federal income tax filing deadline

April 20 - Friday State income tax filing deadline. 4th Annual Asia-Pacific Homeland May 28 Memorial Day, federal and state holiday. Governor’s Memorial Day Security Summit held on Big Island ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans Story and photos by Shelly Ichishita Cemetery, Kaneohe, Hawaii. DOM and Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In Afghanistan, the The 4th Asia-Pacific Security Sum- 298th built the first road from mit opened on Oct. 31 at the Hapuna Kandahar to Tarin-Khot, and the Beach Prince Hotel in Kona, Hawaii, 29th Brigade helped secure Balad in spite of the 6.7 magnitude earth- during their year-long deployment. quake that struck the area only two Maj. Gen. Lee finished his re- weeks earlier. Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. marks by commenting on the rel- Lee, the adjutant general, and host evance of the summit’s focus—natu-

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U.S. POSTAGE PAID U.S. POSTAGE marks to thank the Federal Emer- vention and response to them in the gency Management Agency for their pacific theater. His opening remarks response to the disaster and commend encompassed two of the most impor- the residents of the island of Hawaii, tant themes of the 4th Annual Asia- which was the epicenter and suffered Pacific Homeland Security Summit the most damage. — communication and collaboration. In addition to highlighting the Hawaii County Police Chief natural disaster response to the Oct. Lawrence Mahuna also spoke of com- 15 earthquake, Maj. Gen. Lee spoke munication and collaboration. WELCOME AND MAHALO-- Ha- of the accomplishments of the Hawaii Mahuna was filling in for Big Island waii County Police Chief . He referred to Mayor Harry Kim, who was away Lawrence Mahuna welcomes the the 29th Brigade Combat Team and at an earthquake response site. He summit attendees and thanks the the 298th Engineering Detachment welcomed the summit participants agencies that responded to the and the work they did in-country in

Office of the Adjutant General Adjutant Office of the State of Hawaii State Department of Defense Department 3949 Diamond Head Road Honolulu, Hawaii 96816-4495 earthquake. support of Operation IRAQI FREE- SUMMIT continued on pg. 5 Inaugural working together message Command Notes The concept of everyone working together to bet- Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee ter the lives of people all over the world is also shared by Governor Lingle who shared a part of her vision The Adjutant General for Hawaii during her inaugural address: “The mag- nitude and speed of change and innovation in the ime goes by so on page 6). Our Army Guard soldiers will be going world today is so great, that if we fail to move for- quickly to Japan early in 2007 for exercise Yama Sakura, ward, by definition, we will be going backwards. When T that it’s perpetuating the long-standing relationship we’ve it comes to global economic waves, we want to be hard to imagine had with the Japanese self defense forces. riding them, not sitting on the sand watching oth- that I was ap- ers ride. But we must catch these global waves in a pointed state Partnership Program moving to way that honors our past and respects our values adjutant gen- Indonesia because to do otherwise will bring us at the end of eral nearly What will be groundbreaking in the future will our ride to a shore we no longer recognize or feel four years be our new state partnership programs with more welcomed at . . . Even our Hawaii National Guard ago, shortly after Governor Lingle first took office. Fol- countries in Asia. We’ve had a state partnership is playing a role in international affairs in the re- lowing her re-election, she has reappointed me to the program with the Philippines for years now. The gion both through humanitarian efforts and joint position, and pending confirmation by the State Sen- will continue with most of military exercises . . . Maintaining our overall physi- ate, I will continue to serve in this capacity during the the heavy lifting with that relationship as the cal security requires us to continue our progress of administration’s second term. We’ve got an incredible Hawaii National Guard begins a state partnership minimizing criminal activity in our neighborhoods team in place and I have no plans to make any major program with Indonesia. That state partnership while constantly improving our ability to respond changes within the leadership of the various divisions. program will become a vital part of U.S. Pacific to natural disasters and other emergencies.” We It has been an honor and a privilege, and I look for- Command’s efforts to maintain stability through- should all feel proud that the Governor chose to single ward to working with all of you and continuing to make out the Asia-Pacific region. Indonesia, with a popu- out the Hawaii National Guard for such recognition great things happen. lation of 250 million, is the largest Islamic coun- during her speech. try in the world. It is also strategically located along Finally, I want to thank everyone who helped make Vision to keep forces relevant the major shipping routes of Asia. The Hawaii the inauguration such a success — from the Youth One part of the job is forming the strategic vision National Guard has the opportunity to help keep CHalleNGe Academy cadets, 111th Army Band, and that will keep our forces relevant, ready and reliable Indonesia’s economy and worldview on the progres- the ceremonial Royal Guard, to our joint services color into the future; position us for new roles and missions sive track. The aim of Osama bin Laden and other guard, to our escorts, and our 1st Battalion, 487th and further integrates the Hawaii National Guard into Islamic radicals is to turn back the clock in all Field Artillery to B Company, 173rd Aviation (see the U.S. Pacific Command’s overall strategic plans. Islamic countries by isolating them from western pages 1 and 7 for photos). The Guard has always One example of our importance was working with culture and philosophies. That in turn, would be been a part of Hawaii’s inaugural ceremonies, but the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces at Schofield very disrupting to our increasingly interconnected this time around was particularly prominent. Mahalo Barracks as part of exercise Rising Warrior (see story global economy. for all your tremendous support. Departmental News

Chronic candy: Latest ingestion of these products is you could be discharged from NGB. Warriors will belong transferred back to their as- drug trend a violation of Article 92, the Hawaii National Guard to five different phases con- signed units. Story contributed by UCMJ.” and possibly face time in jail. sisting of red, white, green, The Hawaii Guard’s Re- Tech. Sgt. Alan Alejandro and We have also found that al- Take the safe road and steer and gold. cruit Sustainment Program, Sgt. Linda Hesch cohol is a major contributing clear of anything that may Red phase warriors are completed last year, ranked Joint Substance Abuse Program factor in positive drug cases. contain hemp. those who have just enlisted third of all programs running There is an alarming new The use of alcohol may limit in the Guard. White phase in the U.S. This ranking was trend spreading across the inhibitions and a solider or air- Recruiting warriors are those warriors based on: average RSP site United States that is very popu- man under the influence of al- Sustainment Program awaiting basic training. The attendance, RSP Soldier’s at lar with the 21 and older crowd, cohol would have a more diffi- A little known program blue phase warriors consist Risk, RSP Population by Ac- called cult time that has been in existence for of recruits who are going off cession after FY04, Losses Chronic refraining over a year is the Recruit Sus- to basic training just prior to Awaiting BCT and AIT, Ship Candy. from us- tainment Program. The RSP the RSP’s next drill. Green Rate, and finally Recruit Sus- Chronic ing mari- operates under the Hawaii phase warriors are those who tainment Rate. Candy juana or Army National Guard’s Re- completed basic training, but Congratulations to Sgt. 1st contains other cruiting and Retention Divi- have not completed their Class Ryan Goto, Sgt. 1st essential drugs sion and performs their drills MOS training. Our last Class Emilie Bagayas, Staff hemp oil then a at the 298th Regional Train- phase, the gold phase, are the Sgt. Melvin Masaki, and Spc. and is illegal for all military sober member. ing Institute. This program warriors who have graduated Spencer Hisatake for building members to ingest. Those who have tested posi- was implemented by National from AIT and are recognized the program to where it is to- In years past, other products tive for marijuana and other Guard Bureau to help better by the RSP before being day. containing hemp have been drugs have said that peer pres- prepare non-prior service and marketed toward young adults sure and alcohol is what led some prior service warriors such as “Dave” a drink pro- them to use the drug even for the rigorous training they duced by Jones Soda. The Air while knowing they may be would be exposed to at Basic pupukahi Force placed a ban on all hemp tested for drugs. Often times, Combat Training (BCT) and State of Hawaii Department of Defense pupukahi: harmoniously united products in 1999, and all other they are offered marijuana or up to completion of Advance military branches followed other drugs at social gather- Individual Training (AIT). 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Failure to com- service, and, we will prosecute Empowerment and Readiness ply with the prohibition on the to the fullest extent possible – curriculum established by 22 • pupukahi • October - December 2006 • http://www.dod.state.hi.us/pupukahi.html Civil Engineers build Arizona/Mexico border wall By Senior Airman Byron Cooper and Capt. Ian Beltran 154th Civil Engineer Squadron In September, 15 Hawaii Air National Guard members from the 154th Civil Engineer Squadron deployed to Yuma, Ariz. in support of Operation JUMP START. Operation JUMP START is a joint force mission helping civil authorities better secure the U.S.- Mexico border. The civil engineers, assigned to Task Force Dia- mond Back, have been tasked to erect 700 miles of steel fence and roadways along the Arizona-Mexico border. The Hawaii contingent, led by Capt. Ian Beltran, teamed up with Air and Army Guard units from Pennsylvania, Arkansas, and Guam. The specific mission task was to close an 1,800- foot gap of fence on the outskirts of the border town of San Luis by November. The challenge was com- pleting the mission in spite of end of the fiscal year materials and funding shortages. The shortage of funding did not slow down opera- tions for the engineers. The Hawaii–led team exceeded Hawaii Air National Guard photos expectations by completing a 1,800-foot gap in just 154th Civil Engineers weld the uprights together to form Arizona - Mexican border walls. under a month with reused materials. The prior ro- tation, twice the size of the Hawaii’s contingent, put The seventh and final functional area was the con- ish for the day at 3:00 p.m. Many days minor sand up 2,000 feet of fence in a one month period. crete/form recovery crew. This crew was responsible storms kicked up but the crew worked right through for pumping the concrete into the forms and then them. Even running into a couple of rattlesnakes Mission broken into functional areas troweling the finished product smooth. They also and sidewinders didn’t stop the mission at hand. The operation was first broken into seven differ- ended up recovering and reusing the forms as much ent functional areas. The first three included: form as three times due to the shortage of materials. builders, who constructed 4 x 8 foot plywood forms used to hold the concrete and uprights of the fence Temperatures, snakes don’t stop mission until the concrete cured; engineer assistants or sur- In the first week of being in Arizona, the tempera- veyors, who ensured that the two sections of fence tures in the desert were over 100°F. By early-to- mid- would eventually line up and be the same height; October, temperatures had dropped into the lower and heavy equipment operators, who excavated sand 90°F and by then, most of the troops were already prior to the forms being placed. Staff Sgt. Clint acclimated to the weather. Due to the heat the engi- Rodriquez, from the154th’s heavy equipment shop, neers would start work at 6:00 a.m. and usually fin- made a name for himself by excavating over 200 feet of trench in a single day. Hawaii’s Operation JUMP START team builds The fourth functional area was responsible for set- the Arizona/Mexico border wall. Team mem- ting the forms into sand level and even with the grade bers were Capt. Ian Beltran, Master Sgt. of sand. They also secured the forms by driving stakes Darren Atabay, Master Sgt. Luke Sakanashi, into the sand every two feet. Tech. Sgt. Rez Hadlich, Tech. Sgt. Timo Satola, The fifth functional area involved having welders Tech. Sgt. Roy Takamoto, Staff Sgt. Robert weld the uprights together as well as welding the Grilho, Staff Sgt. Caplan Hashimoto, Staff panels onto the finished fence once the concrete cured Sgt. Jose Lujan, Staff Sgt. James Richardson, and the sand was backfilled up to the wall. Staff Sgt. Clint Rodriquez, Senior Airman The sixth functional area was responsible for put- Paul Caparas, Senior Airman Byron A. Coo- ting the uprights into the forms making sure that they per, Senior Airman Brandon Ozaki, and Se- were straight and plumb with the previous upright. nior Airman Roger Yurko. Hawaii Soldier on different kind of active duty tour By Sgt. Linda Hesch

As our brave National Guard sol- diers fight for freedom in places like Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait, my brother, Hawaii’s own Staff Sgt. Samuel Hesch, has taken on a mission of a different nature: a mission to boost the Army’s morale through music, song, and dance. Hesch per- formed as a mem- ber of the 2006 U.S. Army Soldier Staff Sgt Samuel Hesch performing as a soloist and a choral member Show. He was at- of the 2006 U.S. Army Soldier’s Show. tached to the Army Entertainment De- rest, and then roll out in the morning than I expected, but I have to say, I was tachment in Fort for the next location.” pleasantly surprised. Sam performed a Belvoir, Va., from March through No- “I’m used to a grueling schedule. When solo in the opening number and various vember 2006. The tour traveled to vari- “We rehearsed for eight weeks be- the World War II 50-year Commemora- other duets and quartets throughout the ous Army bases across the U.S. as well fore taking the Soldier Show on the tions were happening our 111th Band show. He was even in a number featur- as Germany and Italy. road,” said Sam, who was one of 17 cho- traveled all over the Pacific and the main- ing Tahitian dancing. Many of the num- sen among nearly 300 applicants. “We land, performing sometimes twice in a bers depicted various stages in a soldier’s Musical history were not only responsible for putting day, on different islands,” said Sam. life: from a soldier who’s just having a “This tour is a dream come true,” on a good show, we were also tasked “Even during last year’s Army Commu- bad day, to a husband at home who misses said Sam. “Music is in my blood, the with the set up and break down of the nity Theatre production of Miss Saigon, his deployed wife, the show proved to be Hesch blood. I’m honored that my entire stage including lighting and where I played in the lead role of Chris, I moving and inspirational. I do have to younger sister, Linda, and older sound,” said Sam. was still working a day job. I’m enjoying admit that I did tear up a few times. brother, Thomas, have been part of my “We’ve performed more than 50 the moment. My only regret is missing As a member of the armed forces, I musical journey. At some point, we’ve ninety-minute live shows in seven my wife and three kids.” can truly say that I am proud of my all been members of the Pearl City months; it has been a grueling sched- brother, Samuel, and the incredible job Highlands Intermediate School band, ule,” adds Sam. “A typical day could be Diverse presentation the 2006 U.S. Army Soldier Show has Pearl City High School’s Wind En- arriving in the morning, unload the I had the opportunity to watch my accomplished. If you ever have the sembles and marching band, as well trucks, set up the stage, sound check, brother perform in September at Fort chance to see the Army Soldier Show, as the Hawaii Army National Guard’s perform the show, breakdown the Irwin National Training Center, Calif. it’s an event not to be missed. Welcome 111th Army Band.” stage, load the trucks, down time for The show turned out to be much more home big brother! http://www.dod.state.hi.us/pupukahi.html • October - December 2006 • pupukahi • 003 29th Brigade Operation IRAQI FREEDOM memorial unveiled By Sgt. 1st Class Stephen Lum and A ceremonial 21-gun salute, the playing of Spc. Joanna Amberger, Taps, and a three-helicopter flyover high- 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment lighted the conclusion of the ceremony. Sgt. 1st Class Joseph C. Barker, fire sup- awaii Army National port officer for D Co., 184th Fire Support Guard’s 29th Infantry Bri- Team in Iraq, sent condolences to the fami- H gade unveiled the Operation lies of the fallen soldiers memorialized. IRAQI FREEDOM Memorial, Nov. 5, at “You can’t put into words how much their the 29th’s Kalaeloa, Hawaii, headquar- sacrifice means,” said Barker. “Every one ters. The Memorial honors 18 Brigade of those guys are heroes.” Soldiers who paid the ultimate price for Capt. Haz N. Anguay, military tran- freedom during the OIF deployment. sition team leader in Iraq, D Co., 100th The ceremony began with opening Battalion, 442nd Infantry, expressed a formalities and introductions of the of- sense of great loss over the fallen soldiers ficial party by Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. and recognized their important sacrifices Lee, . Brig. Gen. for their country and units. “My heart Joseph. J. Chaves, commander, Hawaii goes out to their families,” he said. Army National Guard and 29th Bri- The Hawaii Guard’s 111th gade, and Gov. Linda Lingle addressed Army Band provided the mu- the many leaders, comrades, family and sic, and C Co., 193rd Aviation, friends of the fallen soldiers. which returned from OIF in “I ask you to always remember our 2004, provided the CH-47D fallen comrades, who in their sacrifice, Chinook helicopter support. we find the courage, strength and in- The OIF roll of honor in- spiration to continue our quest for cluded 14 soldiers assigned or peace and freedom in the world. I ask attached to the California- that we keep their families in our based 1st Battalion, 184th In- hearts and prayers,” said Chaves. fantry (three attached to 1st “Today’s memorial is just a small Bn., 487th Field Artillery), way to express our respect and to honor three from the U.S. Army those who gave their lives. It seems so Reserve’s 100th Bn., 442nd small. Small, but important that we Infantry, and one from do it because we should never forget the Hawaii’s 229th Military Intel- Sgt. 1st Class Stephen Lum photo sacrifice they made for us. This memo- ligence Co. 29th Bridage Combat Team’s Operation IRAQI FREEDOM Memorial - dedi- rial preserves their memory for cur- Also remembered were the cated Nov. 5, 2006, at the Kalaeloa, Hawaii headquarters. The memorial honors rent, as well as for future generations,” 29 Soldiers who died during the 18 Brigade Soldiers who died during the OIF activation. said Lingle. the brigade’s 1968 Vietnam These remarks were followed by the War call-up. All of the ‘68 call-up roll of unveiling of the OIF Memorial by the honorees were from Hawaii. official party, presentation of floral The fallen Brigade soldiers were wreaths at the OIF, and Vietnam Me- among the 120 Hawaii-based com- morials by present and past Brigade mands’ troop families to receive the command sergeant majors, and the roll newly created Hawaii Medal of Honor call of honor for both campaigns. this past April.

Retired Master Sgt. Raymond Ganotise, blows a conch shell prior to the Pule (bless- ing) of the new me- morial. Spc. Joanna Amberger photo

Sgt. 1st Class Curtis Matsushige photo Sgt. 1st Class Curtis Matsushige photo Gov. Linda Lingle, Brig. Gen. Joseph J. Chaves, and Maj. Gen. Robert Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Barker from the 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry, G.F. Lee unveil the new brigade memorial. pays his respects to his fallen comrades. 44 • pupukahi • October - December 2006 • http://www.dod.state.hi.us/pupukahi.html SUMMIT - - - continued from page 1 for Mayor Kim and thanked the various federal and state agencies for coming together to help the residents of the Big Island. Interagency collaboration and communication were recurring themes in the course of the nine panels and two speakers that gave presentations.

International Security Landscape One of the highlights from the various presen- tations was Dr. Rohan Gunaratna’s outline of re- cent developments in the international security landscape: z “The center of gravity of terrorism” has moved from Afghanistan to Iraq z Terrorism has become decentralized. There are multiple centers now, most taking the situation in Iraq as motivation and inspiration, “Iraq has become both a magnet and a lightning rod” for ter- rorists CIVIL DEFENSE POWWOW-- Deputy Attorney General Michael Vincent, Ed Teixeria and Ray Lovell of State Civil Defense prepare for the Bird Flu Pandemic Community Response z Cooperation between terrorist groups is on the rise. They “share finances, share resources.” This Exercise held during the summit, which was a tabletop exercise focusing on possible re- cooperation has enabled the creation of many so- sponse to an outbreak of avian flu on the Big Island. called “homegrown” terrorist groups, who are a his presentation by telling the audience, “we more significant threat than they were five years need to get into the ‘solution box’ because ago the problem box is full.” He then showed a Manmade diasters were not the sole focus of the map of the Asia-Pacific region color-coded summit. One panel focused on natural disaster re- by the area’s receptiveness to terrorist ac- sponse in the case of Hurricane Katrina, and there tivity. The most receptive areas were col- were two panels on response and prevention of pan- ored red, indicating a high threat, with safer demic such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome areas in white. and bird flu. Rear Adm. The first speaker on Singer proposed natural disasters was “We need to get into the solution several methods to Maj. Gen. Bennett box because the problem box is change the map Landreneau, the Louisi- full” — Rear Admiral Andrew Singer, from mostly red to ana adjutant general, mostly white. Edu- USPACOM who directed the Louisi- cation and collabo- ana Guard’s Hurricane ration with popu- Katrina relief effort. lations in the Pacific theater is important, Hurricane Katrina made landfall on Monday, as is crippling the terrorists propaganda Aug. 29, 2005. Within a week, over 11,000 Na- websites that win people over to the tional Guard troops were helping with the relief terrorist’s ideology. effort, accomplishing over 78,000 evacuations. Fellow panelist Robert Zits, deputy The Louisiana Guard used the Katrina relief undersecretary for preparedness, Depart- effort as a model for their response to Hurricane ment of Homeland Security, agreed, stat- Rita, which hit the area in late September. Katrina ing that we must disrupt terrorist commu- highlighted the importance of achieving commu- nication like the jihadist websites. He also nication and having a focused public information added that persistent surveillance of terror- plan in order to inform the public of where to go ist and disruption of their finances is cru- and what to do. cial. It is also crucial to put political pressure SARS epidemic response or give incentives to moderates to speak out The Taiwanese response to the SARS outbreak against the radical Islamic factions, accord- is a noteworthy example of public information miti- ing to Maria Ressa, senior vice president of gating casualties. Dr. Lee Ming-Liang, former min- the largest network in the Philippines. She ister of health for Taiwan, came to discuss Taiwan’s also stressed the importance of education and PREVENTING ANOTHER 9-11-- In the final panel of response to the SARS epidemic that occured in 2002- humanitarian aid in winning the hearts and the conference, Maria Ressa, senior vice president 2003. minds of local communities that might oth- for the largest TV network in the Philippines, shared Dr. Lee stressed the importance of the “Three erwise spawn homegrown terror groups. her perspective on combating the growing global ter- I’s” (information, identify, and isolation) in epi- Edward Kubo, U.S. Attorney for the dis- rorist threat. demic response. During the SARS epidemic, the trict of Hawaii, gave the closing remarks. government got information out to the public He commended the aim of the summit say- through press conferences and 24-hour hotline ser- ing, “this brings us all together to focus on vices. Identification of SARS characteristics were the same problem,” and “we now have a bet- shared with the public and screened for at airports, ter understanding.” The understanding he harbors, and schools; 150,628 people with the char- got from the summit was that we can’t take acteristics were isolated from the public and vis- a ‘hear no evil, see no evil’ approach. The ited daily by public health workers. U.S. and her allies need to feed and speak The final panel of the summit looked at predic- to marginalized communities being courted tions and trends in the Asia-Pacific homeland se- by terrorist groups to show them that we curity landscape. Rear Adm. Andrew Singer, U.S. are compassionate and not the devils por- Pacific Command’s director of intelligence, started trayed by terrorists.

INTERNATIONAL NET- WORKING -- Undersec- retary Cecilio Lorenzo, Undersecretary for Fi- nance for the Phili- pines’ Department of Defense exchanges con- tact information with United States Pacific Command’s Rear Admi- ral Andrew Singer dur- ing a break in the pan- els. Lorenzo and Singer both delivered keynote PAU HANA-- Jim Plant of Cyberkey Solutions and speeches at the summit. Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee stop to pose for a picture during the Cyberkey sponsored pau hana gathering on the second day of the summit. http://www.dod.state.hi.us/pupukahi.html • October - December 2006 • pupukahi • 005 299th299th CavalryCavalry trainstrains JapaneseJapanese troopstroops

StoryStory andand photosphotos byby Spc.Spc. JoannaJoanna N.N. AmbergerAmberger Sgt Brenden Minei, B Troop, 1st Battalion, 229th Cavalry, 117th117th MoblieMobile PublicPublic AffairsAffairs DetachmentDetachment provides security for his squad.

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii — sharing what we learned from our The goal of the exercise was to apply ing, you get to talk about it, and share Hawaii Army National Guard soldiers last deployment,” said Udani, who “U.S. doctrine of modern warfare to the experiences.” from the 1st Squadron, 299th Cavalry returned from Iraq earlier this year. doctrine the Japanese forces are cur- Regiment, hosted the 2nd Company rently operating under,” said Spc. Language barrier challenge of the 1st Infantry Regiment of the Training begins with Charles C. Kuahine III, operations as- Soldiers commented that the most Japanese Ground Self Defense Force individual sistant, from the 299th Cavalry’s Troop challenging aspect of the training was during Rising Warrior IV, an annual Training began at the individual B. “It’s a blend of the two worlds.” the language barrier. joint training exercise, held here in soldier level and then progressed “The language barrier is hard, but November. through the squad, platoon, and com- After-action reviews critical the interpreters make it easier for us,” “Rising Warrior combines infantry pany level. Training included reflex- to success said Master Sgt. Kenneth D. Manuel, units from the U.S. Army with the ive firing, vehicle drills, mounted The best part of the exercise was intelligence NCOIC from the 299th JGSDF into one training event,” said Humvee operations, cordon and after the training was finished for the Cavalry’s Headquarters and Head- Capt. John V. Udani, 299th Cavalry search, entering a room, and clear- day, said Spc. Kuahine. “Once we do quarters Company. operations officer. ing a building. Training culminated our after-action reviews, we all get to- Despite the communication diffi- “The focus of this Rising Warrior with a company live-fire event and a gether and talk collectively. That’s culty, the soldiers and Japanese exercise is MOUT (Military Opera- 24-hour field training exercise, re- the fun part,” he said. “You’re relaxed, troops are both well trained infantry tions in Urban Terrain) training and ported Udani. you’re happy, you’ve had a good train- units and were able to work well to- gether and accomplish the mission, noted Manuel. “With the way the international community is responding to terror- ism on a global scale, I think it’s very important that we try to understand one another’s concepts, not only dip- lomatically speaking, but on the tac- tical and technical aspects of warfare today,” said Kuahine. “Doing some- thing like this, where we get to train with another country’s forces, is key. I think it’s really vital and important if we really want to achieve the ulti- mate goal here. It’s things like this that make it all come together in the end.”

Japanese soldiers thankful for training Soldiers from the JGSDF also re- ported that the training was signifi- cant for them. “I’m very thankful to the regimen- tal and company commanders for al- lowing me to participate in this train- ing,” said Cpl. Kazumasa Hirakawa, anti-tank missile operator, JGSDF. “This training helped me to improve INTERNATIONAL FORCE TRAINING ---- Troops from 2nd Company, 1st Infantry Regiment, Japanese Ground my techniques, knowledge, and atti- Self Defense Force, form into a stack in preparation for entry into a building during a company live-fire tude tremendously. I hope those who exercise held as part of Exercise RISING WARRIOR IV, a joint training exercise with the Japanese GSDF could not participate in this training and the Hawaii Army National Guard, held at Schofield Barracks in November. will have a chance to participate next time and experience what I have 66 • pupukahi • October - December 2006 • http://www.dod.state.hi.us/pupukahi.html learned and felt.” Action Plan which directs actions to improve the benefits and entitlements of the Guard commu- Hawaii National Guard nity. It is a structured management tool that provides a means of monitoring an issue of Family Program concern from reporting to submission to possible resolution up the chain of command/concern. Lt. Col. Laura Wheeler, State Family Program Coordinator The Hawaii National Guard held its own Family Action Plan Conference on Jan. 27-28 at the t’s hard to be- program that provides you with insights to a Waikiki Doubletree Alana Hotel. Several major lieve that it more loving, lasting relationship during and issues and concerns that were previously submit- I has been a after the reunion phase of deployment. If inter- ted were reviewed with subject matter experts, year since the ested, please contact the Family Program Office and recommendations for resolution were made. Brigade’s return or your nearest FAC. If you have an issue or concern that you would from deployment. Youth training in March like to submit, you can register and submit your The effects of deployment are still being felt by issue on www.guardfamily.org website. our service members and their families. There Let us not forget our youths…our unsung are many resources now available to assist heroes. The Family Program will be conducting Check online for more information their annual Youth Training, “Heroes III – The military families during this adjustment period. Change is constant and one never stops If you need help in locating the right resource Saga Continues” March 27-30 at the Regional Training Institute at Bellows Air Force Station, learning. 2007 will be filled with lots of training and/or assistance, please do not hesitate to call for Family Readiness Groups, Guard families, any of us. Waimanalo. This five-day event is open to the first 100 Guard youths ages eight-to-17-years-old. volunteers, and unit POCs. With the convenience of computer technology and on-line training, Annnual workshop held The youths are given the opportunity to learn good citizenship, sportsmanship, and leadership learning has never been more accessible. Guard With the many Welcome Home and Freedom skills through team-building exercises, and fun Family Team Building offers you training and Salute celebrations, the Annual State Family activities to include a day at the water park. knowledge of all aspects of life associated with Program Workshop was held Aug. 25-26 at the being in the Guard. Check it out on the Family Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa. Family Guard Family Action Plan developed Readiness/Training link on Readiness Group volunteers attended various GFAP is modeled after the Army Family www.guardfamily.org website. breakout sessions such as family reintegration, Action Plan which directs actions to improve the local military benefits, Ho’oponopono, military protocol/etiquette, etc. Some of these sessions were presented by special guests like Mrs. Vicki How to reach us Olson, Dr. Michael Faran, Roberta Searle, Check out our website at www.dod.state.hi.us/family if you have any questions or concerns relating to William Cole, and Richard Ambo. family matters. If you would like to be a part of a Family Readiness Group, contact your unit or call any The event was culminated by a special awards of the following members of the Family Program State Advisory Team listed below: dinner sponsored by TriWest Healthcare Alliance and Hawaii Supports Our Troops. Special appre- Kauai Lt. Col. Laura A. Wheeler, State JoAnne Yamamoto, Family Roberta Agena ...... 337-1144 Family Program Director ...... Assistance Center Coordinator / ciation bowls were presented to volunteers for Barbara Nobrega ...... 651-4571 ...... (808) 672-1442 Family Program Assistant ...... their unselfish contributions during the past [email protected] ...... (808) 672-1438 Hilo [email protected] year. The Hui Laulima Award for the Outstand- Leilani Kerr ...... 595-9092 ing Family Readiness Group - 2005 was pre- Contact these individuals through Kona the SFP director’s office: Samantha Ligsay, Family Readiness sented to the 29th BCT FRG and the 154 ACS Jasmine Angelo ...... 640-0988 Marcia Anderson, Paulette Chaves, Assistant/GFTB/GFAP ...... FRG. The Outstanding Volunteer Award was Judi Lee, Aimee Nakasone, or ...... (808) 228-2805 Maui Gwynne Ramirez [email protected] presented to all the key volunteers of the 29th Cody Hett ...... 357-6102 BCT and the HIANG. The G-1 Branch – HIARNG Oahu Lorna Souza, Wing Family Readiness Clifford Duro, Youth Program and Staff. Sgt George Demesillo - HIANG were Bobbie Kito-Hong ...... 674-9290 Coordinator ...... (808)448-7049 Coordinator ...... (808) 672-1439 recipients of the Outstanding Military Point of Shevon Garnett ...... 623-1441 [email protected] [email protected] Contact. Plans are underway for the next state Kimo Palakiko ...... 239-2040 workshop to be held April 2007. Gail Tamaribuchi ...... 258-2324 Marriage enrichment workshop success Where to find Hawaii Guard Family One of the successful programs for couples during the reintegration phase of deployment is Support Centers the marriage enrichment workshop/seminar, known as “Strong Bonds” or PREP (Prevention Oahu:State Family Program Office Maui County: Puunene Armory and Relationship Enhancement Program). The 22nd Avenue, Bldg. 300, Honolulu 2701 Mokulele Hwy., Kihei Family Program Office will be offering a couple Harriet Kuni: 672-1441 Georgette Pelekai : 268-8005 of workshops on the neighbor islands in early 2007. This 12-hour workshop offers couples skills Hawaii County: Hilo Armory Kauai County: Hanapepe Armory to nurture a lasting relationship and includes an 1046 Leilani St., Hilo 1-3460 Kaumualii Hwy. overnight stay at a hotel and a working lunch. It Dave Ferreira: 987-9702c Milton Oshiro: 346-5319 is not therapy or marriage counseling for mar- riages already in trouble. It is an enhancement

INAUGURATION -- continued from page 1 as tossed plumeria petals from the rotunda’s upper balcony. Gov. Linda Lingle and Lt. Gov. James “Duke” R. Aiona Jr., and the official party were escorted by the Hawaii Air Guard’s ceremo- nial Royal Guard. Leading the procession was retired Master Sgt. Ray Ganotise. The Hawaii National Guard Joint Color Guard provided presen- tation, posting, and retiring of the colors. 1 Battery B, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery fired a 19-gun salute with their Howitzers, while Co. B, 1st Battalion, 173rd Avia- Sgt. 1st Class Stephen M. Lum photos tion Regiment flew a four CH-47D Chinook helicopter fly-by over (1) 111th Army Band, Co. B, (2) 1st Battalion, the rotunda to conclude the ceremony. 173rd Aviation Regiment and (3) Battery B, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery, contributes to 2 4 the inaugural celebration.

Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photos (4) Hawaii National Guard Joint Color Guard present the 5 3 colors, while (5) Hawaii Air National Guard Airmen pass out programs. http://www.dod.state.hi.us/pupukahi.html • October - December 2006 • pupukahi • 007 Awards and Recognition

Bronze Star Army Commendation Staff Sgt. Benjamin M. Tech. Sgt. Vincent D. State of Hawaii Element, JFHQ, Military Personnel Lt. Col. Wayne N. Yoshioka, Medal Johnson, 1st Bn, 298th Guzman, 154 CF (2nd OLC) Distinguished Service Office 117th Mobile Public Affairs Det. 1st Lt. Perry Y. Wong, 25th Inf Regiment, MFTB (3rd OLC) Sgt. 1st Class Kodeb R. Order 1st Sgt. Stephanie J. Hika, Div Det, HIARNG (1st OLC) Staff Sgt. Pedro Ortiz, 1st Bn, Yamada, 1st Bn, 298th Regiment Col. Blane O. Ogata, HIARNG Youth Challenge Academy 117th Mobile Public Affairs Det. 2nd Lt. Eric R. Miyasato Jr., 298th Regiment, MFTB (2nd OLC) MFTB (1st OLC) Element Class 06-1 HHC, 29th BSTB Staff Sgt. Valerie J. Resciniti, Staff Sgt. Valerie J. Resciniti, Chief Warrant Officer Alfred 117th Mobile Public Affairs Det. Legion of Merit Chief Warrant Officer Samuel 117th Mobile Public Affairs Det. Paulino, HIARNG Element, JFHQ Governor’s Distinguished Col. Ken H. Takayama, JFHQ-HI D. Preston III, JFHQ-HI (3rd OLC) Sgt. Thomas C. Mitchell, JFHQ- Chief Warrant Officer Paul N. Graduate Award Sgt. Maj. Eugene J. Calabrese, Chief Warrant Officer Keith HI Combat Action Badge Kahunahana, HIARNG Element, Justin Brenner Recruiting and Retention Div. Takahashi, USPFO (1st OLC) Spc. Debra K. Furqan, Medical Chief Warrant Officer Charles JFHQ Command Sgt. Maj. Rex N. Command, HIARNG L. Cantu, Co. C, 193rd Avn Chief Warrant Officer Gary P. Adjutant General’s Defense Meritorious Brun, HQ, 298th Regiment, MFTB Spc. Brianna K. Young- 1st Sgt. Stephanie J. Hika, Shuman, HIARNG Element, JFHQ Leadership Award Service Medal (5th OLC) Navarro, 117th Mobile Public 117th Mobile Public Affairs Det. Command Sgt. Maj. Bert M. David Dobbs Sgt. Benjamin Donde, 117th Sgt. Maj. William F. Hue, JFHQ- Affairs Det. Sgt. 1st Class Michael C. Pray, Yanagida, HQ, 298th Regiment, HI (4th OLC) Mobile Public Affairs Det. Army Achievement Medal Co. C, 193rd Avn MFTB Director’s Academic 117th Sgt. 1st Class Stephen M. Award Sgt. Lehualani Halemano, Staff Sgt. Fred P. Agag, HHD Sgt. 1st Class James E. Command Sgt. Maj. John Y. Mobile Public Affairs Det. Lum, 117th Mobile Public Affairs Co. C, 193rd Avn HHC, 29th BCT Justin-Anthony Roberts JFHQ (1st OLC) Burkhart, Yakushiji, Det. (6th OLC) Staff Sgt. Alika K. Kane, 93rd Sgt. 1st Class Stephen M. Sgt. 1st Class Jacob L.K. 117th Mobile Public Affairs Commandant’s Physical Meritorious Service Medal WMD-CST (2nd OLC) Lum, Hawaii National Guard Magarro, 2nd Bn, 298th Regiment, Det. Fitness Award Lt. Col. Clara K. Furubayashi, Staff Sgt. Gemmarie R. Commendation Medal HIARNG Element, JFHQ-HI MFTB (5th OLC) Staff Sgt. Valerie J. Resciniti, Judson Ventar Grande, HHD JFHQ (2nd OLC) 1st Lt. Regina H. Berry, HQ Sgt. 1st Class Lawrence 117th Mobile Public Affairs Det. Maj. Tracey M.Y. Omori, HHD, Sgt. 1st Class Emilie M. 154th Wing JFHQ-HI Nahalea, 1st Bn, 298th Regiment, Duke Kahanamoku Bagayas, HQ, 298th Regiment, Tech. Sgt. Alfredo D. Aquino, Sgt. Maj. Elizabeth K. Kenui, MFTB (1st OLC) Foundation Scholarships MFTB (3rd OLC) Hawaii National Guard 199th Fighter Squadron HIARNG Element, JFHQ (2nd OLC) Sgt. 1st Class Kodeb R. and Plaque Sgt. 1st Class Jin H. Pak, HHD Medal for Merit Staff Sgt. Raquel D. Tugaoen, 1st Sgt. Stephanie J. Hika, Yamada, 1st Bn, 298th Kuualoha-Kyra Kanekoa JFHQ (4th OLC) Capt. Jonathan A.M. Ishikawa, 154th SVF 117th Mobile Public Affairs Det. Regiment, MFTB (1st OLC) Kristen Tavares Sgt. 1st Class Elva A. HHT, 1st Sq., 299th Cav, RSTA Staff Sgt. David Young, 199th (2nd OLC) Master Sgt. Jan T. Imamura, HHT, 1st Schaben, HHD JFHQ (2nd OLC) Capt. John V. Udani, Weather Flight Master Sgt. Shirley N. Bryant, HQ, 298th Regiment, MFTB (4th Merrill Lynch Scholarship Sq., 299th Cav, RSTA Senior Airman Christopher R. HIARNG Element, JFHQ (1st OLC) OLC) Staff Sgt. Felomina O. Alviar, Rae Dawn Fontanilla HQ, 298th Regiment, MFTB (2nd Capt. Doug Westbrook, Co. C, Coloma, 154th M O Flight Master Sgt. Carol Cabanlet, Staff Sgt. Felomina O. Alviar, Shanniecca Gibson OLC) 1st Bn, 207th Avn. Senior Airman Caesar Lazaro, USPFO 2nd Bn, 298th Regiment, MFTB (6th 2nd Lt. Gaine Sakagawa, 154th MXS Master Sgt. Carol Cabanlet, OLC) Sgt. 1st Class Lawrence K. Cadet of the Month Troop B, 1st Sq., 299th Cav, RSTA USPFO Sgt. 1st Class Guy K. Nahalea, 1st Bn, 298th Regiment, Barbara Kito-Hong, State Brandon Ching, August 2006 MFTB (3rd OLC) Sgt. 1st Class Richard Advisory Team Head Volunteer Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Kito- Yonehiro, 2nd Bn, 298th David Dobbs III, September 2006 Hong, HIARNG Element, JFHQ Matsumoto, HHT, 1st Sq., 299th Karen Kagawa, HIARNG Khendra Ngiralmau, October Regiment, MFTB (3rd OLC) Air Force Achievement (1st OLC) Cav, RSTA Element, JFHQ, Military Personnel 2006 Sgt. 1st Class Mark M. Dela Medal Sgt. 1st Class Monica M. Joanne Yamamoto, Family Office Nicholas Mendez IV, November Cruz, 2nd Bn, 298th Regiment, Master Sgt. Lennard E. Montayre, JFHQ-HI Readiness Group Rene Nishimoto, HIARNG 2006 MFTB (5th OLC) Knutson, 154th CES

Maj. Charles Anthony photo Governor Lingle and Maj. Gen. Lee go over the earthquake recovery plan in the Hawaii County Emergency Operation Center.

Courtesy photo DoD Earthquake Response Guardsmen and volunteers work together to clear the Hamakua ditch By Maj. Charles Anthony from earthquake debris.

The Oct. 15 earthquake centered off the Big Island’s Kiholo Bay was bad hood of the farmers there who work the land. “The success of the Hawaii Na- enough, resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars worth of damage. There tional Guard efforts was a direct result of the soldiers and Airmen commitment were 48 people injured—none seriously, three homes were destroyed and 53 to volunteering to support the communities in need. They really wanted to help”, homes and seven schools sustained major damage. But it could have been much said Lt. Col. Ben. Fuata, Task Force Koa commander on the Big Island. worse. The 6.7 magnitude quake did not generate any localized tsunami (ex- perts say a magnitude of 6.9 or greater is required to do that). It was also fortunate that it struck at 7:07 a.m. on a Sunday, when traffic was light and the Hawaii National Guard was already on duty since it was a drill weekend. “The Training Schedule reputation of the Hawaii Guard is so good that just knowing that our soldiers and Airmen were immediately available had a tremendous calming affect on Listed below are the inactive duty training dates for all Hawaii Army and Air National Hawaii’s citizens who had been rattled by the earthquake and resulting power Guard units. Dates for subordinate units are the same as their parent headquarters, outages”, said Maj. Gen. Robert Lee, the adjutant general. But there were only unless otherwise indicated. All dates are subject to change. a few National Guard missions to be performed on that day in support of civil Hawaii Army National Guard Feb Mar Apr HHD, Joint Forces HQ 10-11 3-4 7-8, 28-29 authorities. OH-58 Kiowa helicopters flew aerial damage assessment missions 298th Regional Training Institute 10-11 10-11, 24 28-29 and with airports closed, the Army Guard’s C-26 was pressed into to service to RTSM 10-11 10-11, 24 28-29 fly Gov. Linda Lingle back to Oahu from the Big Isle. RSP 10-11 10-11 28-29 In the days and weeks that followed, the Hawaii National Guard was re- 29th Separate Infantry Brigade 3-4 3-4 7-8 quested to perform various state active duty missions as the extent of the dam- HHT, 1-299 Cavalry 3-4 3-4 6-8 age started to emerge. Dozens of soldiers worked with FEMA and State Civil 29th Support Battalion 3-4 3-4 7-8 Defense as part of damage assessment teams and a crew from C Company, 1st Co. A, 29th Spt Bn 3, 10-11 3-4 7-8 Battalion, 207th Aviation was dispatched to fly aerial surveillance for Gov. Lingle, Co. B, 29th Spt Bn 3, 10-11 3-4 7-8 the adjutant general and other State officials on Oct. 18. Co. C, 29th Spt Bn 3, 10-11 3-4 7-8 Another front of activity opened up in November, when it was determined 103rd Troop Command 10-11 3-4 7-8 that damage to the Paihi Bridge on Maui made it unsafe to travel to the village 12th Personnel Service Det. 10-11 3-4 14-15 111th Army Band 9-11 10, 19 2, 9, 16, of Kipahulu, cutting off residents. The Army Guard’s CH-47 Chinooks were 23, 30 pressed into service to deliver fuel, food, water and other essentials to the 500 or 230th Engineer Co. 23-25 3-4 7-8 so residents. The HIARNG helicopters delivered nearly 20 tons of supplies to the 297th Firefighting Team 24-25 3--4 7-8 grateful residents. Co. B, 445th Aviation 24-25 10-11 20-22 As the pupukahi goes to print, Hawaii National Guard soldiers and Airmen Co. B, 1-173rd Aviation 25-26 3-4 14-15 continue with state active duty missions, clearing debris from the Hamakua Hawaii Air National Guard ditch. The ditch is the major irrigation source of water for agriculture in that HQ, Hawaii Air National Guard 3-4 3-4 7-8 district. Following the quake, the water flow was blocked threatening the water 154th Wing 3-4 3-4 7-8 supply to one of Hawaii’s major food producing areas and threatening the liveli- 201st Combat Communications Group 3-4 3-4 7-8 88 • pupukahi • October - December 2006 • http://www.dod.state.hi.us/pupukahi.html