Fisher House hosts run What’s See page B-1 INSIDE Remembering 9/11 ROK Navy to host Learn about science See page A-2 cultural event at the library See page B-3 See page B-4
September 14, 2018 www.issuu.com/navyregionhawaii www.hookelenews.com Volume 9 Issue 36 Aloha O’Kane and Wayne E. Meyer
Photos by MC1 Corwin M. Colbert Aloha means hello and goodbye: Navy Region Hawaii welcomes USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108), which arrived this week to its new homeport at JBPHH, and bids farewell to USS O’Kane (DDG 77). O’Kane was commissioned in Pearl Harbor Oct. 23, 1999 and has been homeported here for nearly 19 years. It has departed for its new home, San Diego. JBPHH holds 9/11 remembrance ceremony Erin Huggins tional anthem, performed was the final speaker of by two members of the Air the day. He emphasized Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Force Band of the Pacific. that ordinary citizens Hickam Public Affairs The song and anthem answered the call 17 were followed by the years ago. At 8:03 a.m., Tuesday, Firefighter’s Prayer, the “Hundreds of first re- Sept. 11, Joint Base Pearl Security Forces Prayer, sponders rushed to the Harbor-Hickam held a the Corpsman’s Prayer, scene in Manhattan,” he small remembrance cer- and a short summary by said. “A desperate race emony at Federal Fire the master of ceremonies against time to save, res- Station Six to honor the about the terrorism that cue and evacuate as many memories of those who occurred 17 years ago as they could inside the lost their lives in the that day. burning towers. These 9/11 attacks in 2001. The attacks on the men and women were ev- The ceremony began World Trade Center, at eryday Americans.” promptly following morn- the Pentagon and aboard After the speakers all ing colors, and was at- Flight 93 left a lasting concluded their reflec- tended by approximately mark on many Americans, tions a bell was positioned 150 people. especially those who are at the front of the podi- The audience, made up first responders. Photo by MC2 Charles Oki ums. The “striking the of Sailors, Airmen, civil- Gregg Moriguchi, four fives” was performed ian employees and resi- regional fire chief for the firefi hter uniform and folded meri an a re t at the ba e the eremonial bell by the fire department. dents, was seated in the Federal Fire Department This tolling of the bell, open bay of the fire sta- was the first speaker at emergency responders heroism that took place we try and reconcile what a firefighter tradition, is tion, with a view of the the day’s ceremony. and ordinary citizens,” at the Pentagon that day happened on that day,” a way of honoring those flight line. “The 9/11 remembrance he said. and about the quick re- Wassel said. who were killed in the Flanked by fire trucks ceremony serves to Moriguchi then intro- sponse by his boss, then “And then we turn right 9/11 attacks. and the Air Force Honor remind us of the events duced the day’s special Secretary of Defense Don- around with purpose, The last bell rang out, Guard, the attendees that occurred this day guest, Joseph Wassel. ald Rumsfeld. passion and patriotism signifying the end of were asked to begin the in 2001, and also the Wassel was in the Pen- “On days like today we to move forward and do watch and the ceremony event by standing for a countless acts of heroism, tagon when it was at- turn around and we look what we do every day.” concluded with a firing of rendition of “God Bless sacrifice and devotion tacked on Sept. 11, 2001. back and we remember, Col. W. Halsey Burks, volleys and the playing America” and the na- to duty displayed by He retold the stories of we respect, we reflect and commander, 15th Wing, of taps. MAKING IT OFFICIAL Chief ele tee will offi iall be ome hief pett offi er at Hickam Memorial Chapel today! Pi up the Ho o ele ne t wee for photo A-2 • September 14, 2018 HO‘OKELE
CPO selectees show chief pride Chief pett offi er CP ele tee pre ent their uidon for ud in at CP Pride a held at the Battle hip i ouri emorial on ord land Sept CP Pride a in lude event that pa homa e to chiefs past, present and future. The selectees do this via mentoring opportunities, CPO heritage training and a drill and cadence competition held between chief selectees from various commands.
Photo by MC2 Jessica Blackwell
Ahua Reef restoration questions and answers Kathy Isobe Q. What results have you seen since dogs/cats were banned in Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs April 2016? A. In addition to restoring habitat, Q. Who is doing the restoration? a key part of protecting our native birds is minimizing threats from in- A. Restoration work is done by the JB- troduced predators. Navy Natural PHH Natural Resources Program. Resources provides trapping ser- vices for mongoose around the wet- Q. What exactly are you doing to land through a USDA contract, and in restore this wetland? 2016 Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam A. Restoration at Ahua Reef is focused began enforcing an existing base pol- on providing habitat for native plants icy restricting dogs from Ahua Reef. and birds, some of which are endan- Since initiating this enforcement gered, such as the Ae‘o, or Hawaiian effort, we have seen an increase in Stilt. The first step is removing invasive numbers of foraging birds during weeds such as Pickleweed and Red Man- all times of the year, both at Ahua grove that cause reduced biodiversity Photo by Corrina Carnes Reef Wetland and the adjacent Fort and less foraging habitat for birds. Hawaiian Stilts nesting at Ordy Pond. Kamehameha Beach. After we remove invasives from an area, we sometimes see native plants tem services including flood and erosion — Waiawa and Honouliuli. The two ref- Q. How else can folks help? grow in on their own. Seeds can lie dor- control and add to the recreational value uges are managed by U.S. Fish and Wild- of our shorelines for JBPHH families. life Service and are regular nesting sites A. Having the public’s support in mant in the ground, sometimes for years, conserving our wetland species is Oahu has experienced an estimated 65 for Hawaiian Stilts, Hawaiian Coots, and until conditions are favorable for them to crucial. We have seen a lot of progress percent loss in wetland habitat since hu- Hawaiian Moorhens, all of which are en- grow. We also outplant native vegetation in use of the wetland by native birds man settlement (https://link.springer.com/ dangered. We also regularly see stilts several times a year, and some of that since enforcing the dog ban. Continue article/10.1007/s13157-013-0501-2). Pri- and coots nesting at Ordy Pond, and work is performed by volunteers. to comply with the rules and remind mary causes of this loss include devel- Ahua Reef has seen several stilt nesting Q. Why is it so important? friends. Pick up litter in the walkway, opment and spread of invasive species. attempts over the last three years, but and keep volunteering! A. In addition to providing important Main wetlands on Navy land include we have yet to see a successful nest. Nat- habitat for native plant and bird spe- Ahua Reef Wetland, Ordy Pond in Ewa ural flooding of nests is fairly common in For more information, email ashley.n. cies, wetlands provide numerous ecosys- Beach, and two national wildlife refuges a tidal wetland. [email protected].
The “Tribute in Light” memorial is in remembrance of the events of Sept. 11, 2001, in honor of the citizens who lost their lives in the World Trade Center attacks. The two towers of light are created by two banks of high wattage spotlights that point straight up from a lot next to Ground Zero.
Photo by Denise Gould
15th MDG Airman remembers Sept. 11 Courtesy Story Bryant’s mother would the tunnel around the a man picked Bryant action to help a strug- always let him miss the subway car turn milky- up by the waist and gling mother and son Air Force Medical Service first part of school on his white from the de- carried him (and escorted in a time of crisis. From 15th Medical Group birthday, Sept. 11. bris/dust. The subway Bryant’s mother) to a that point on, Bryant In 2001, Bryant and came to an emergency coffee shop at ground knew he wanted to join As we reflect on all his mother lived in the stop at the next possi- level. To 8-year-old the military. those affected by the Bronx, New York City, ble location, and they Bryant, this man was a Seventeen years later, events of Sept. 11, 2001, and were traveling into exited with a mass of pan- real-life superhero who Bryant, according to his the 15th Medical Group Manhattan for Javon- icked civilians. had saved his life. unit, is a hard worker has a story to share from te’s 8th birthday. He and Bryant remembers He found out that the with an infectious per- one of our own; Airman his mother were riding crying as he and his man was a U.S. Marine sonality who has already 1st Class Javonte in the subway when the mother struggled to move traveling from New York earned a great reputation Bryant, an outpatient towers collapsed; he re- with the crowd towards City to Washington, within his duty section Photo courtesy of 15th MDG records technician. called seeing the air in the nearest stairs, when D.C., who took a simple and squadron. A1C Javonte Bryant HO‘OKELE September 14, 2018 • A-3
Submitted by David D. Underwood Jr. and MC2 Charles Oki What do you wish you had known before you came to Hawaii?
Staff Sgt. Airman 1st Class Senior Airman Yeoman 3rd Class Logistics Specialist Lt. Cmdr. Clayton Beas Brandon Ortiz Jasmine Blunt Jay O’Neill Alex Wiggin 1st Class COMNAVSUBPAC 735th Air Mobility 56th Air and Space 324th Intelligence JBPHH Rena Wright Squadron Communications Squadron NAVSUP How lon the pro e to Squadron “I wish I had known how brin pet over wa e “I wish I would have “I wish someone told me e pen ive the o t of “I would have started started early but I would known how bad the “I wish I would have to take full advantage livin wa here the da are waitli t have started even earlier if traffi i known how expensive of TMO (Transportation pro e before arrivin I had known how long household goods are ana ement ffi e instead of after it would ta e off base and bad arrivin traffi
Want to see your command featured in Diverse Views? Got opinions to share? Drop us a line at [email protected]
Rear Adm. Brian Fort Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and COMMENTARY Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific O’Kane and warfighting readiness to win (Editor’s Note: In honor of USS commands we meet and sustain the O’Kane’s departure from Pearl Harbor he Nav a on t read on e needs of our fleet, our warfighters and Photo by MCC Darryl Wood this week, we are republishing Rear Adm. our families. Fundamentally, we are best Fort’s blog from last January on name- and uniquely postured to positively im- sake World War II veteran and Prisoner of pact the Pearl Harbor surface fleet war- War Lt. Cmdr. Richard O’Kane.) fighting culture, and we are focused and committed to that task. Last year was tough for the Surface Today, our allies’ maritime forces Navy. I know. In June of 2017, less know they have no better friend than than a week after I arrived in Pearl the United States Navy. Potential ad- Harbor to take over as the new Region versaries should also know they have no Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Mid- worse enemy. dle Pacific commander, I flew to Yoko- Here in Pearl Harbor, we rose to the suka, Japan to lead the USS Fitzgerald challenge 76 years ago as “Remember (DDG 62) collision investigation. For Pearl Harbor” sharpened our warfight- the rest of my life, I am emotionally ing culture. In the wake of 9/11, when invested in that investigation, and our culture was tested, we rose to the for the remainder of my service in the challenge once more. At the direction of Navy I am professionally and person- the Secretary of the Navy, Gordon En- ally invested in the corrective actions gland, we returned to our First Navy — most specifically, our warfighting and committed to the mission. back, striking Tang’s stern and sinking Jack, “Don’t Tread on Me,” on the jack readiness to win. The former surface warfare officer vol- the submarine. staffs of all Navy warships as a his- In wartime our mission is simple unteered for submarine duty because he O’Kane survived both the sinking and toric reminder of the nation’s and Na- — fight and win our nation’s wars. In saw it as more dangerous and challeng- his time as a POW, and after the war vy’s origins and our will to persevere peacetime our mission is equally simple ing. And, in many ways, he was right. President Truman presented him with and triumph. — be ready to go and fight and win. In Submariners suffered the greatest the Medal of Honor. He personified On January 1st, and throughout all of 2018 if you are assigned to the Surface numbers of casualties on average in toughness in the face of adversity, and 2018, the headquarters building of Re- Navy in Pearl Harbor, you will be at the World War II. They wore no life vests after the war he served as command- gion Hawaii and Naval Surface Group epicenter of Navy warfighting culture because of the narrow hatches. If they ing officer of the Submarine School in Middle Pacific flew our First Navy Jack. and readiness to win! became prisoners of war, they were New London, Connecticut, where Capt. We did this to honor the 17 shipmates we In Pearl Harbor we have history on our singled out for the most brutal punish- O’Kane inspired a culture of warfighting. lost on Fitzgerald and John S. McCain side. Seventy-five years ago, Lt. Cmdr. ment. Worst of all, in the heat of battle Here at Navy Region Hawaii and Na- and as a reminder that our warfighting Richard O’Kane set the standard of our their torpedoes often malfunctioned, es- val Surface Group Middle Pacific we edge is not only back but renewed and Navy warfighting culture. As executive pecially in the early months of the war. have the exceptional distinction of being forged with purpose. officer of USS Wahoo (SS 238) and then, Even as late as 1944, errant torpedoes two commands united at a perfect junc- Sailors in Hawaii are focused and com- in 1943 as CO of USS Tang (SS 306), caused problems, including for O’Kane. ture: the intersection of the waterfront mitted to our warfighting culture. Just O’Kane earned an unequaled record of Aboard USS Tang, after sinking 13 en- surface ships and the installations which like Rear Adm. O’Kane and the Sailors victories against the enemy, destroying emy ships and 107,323 tons of enemy provide infrastructure, repairs, logistics, of World War II, our Sailors are ready their warships and supply lines. shipping, O’Kane fired his final torpedo, training and testing of those ships. to go, ready to fight and ready to win O’Kane went into harm’s way focused but it curved left, porpoised and circled With the strong support of our tenant when called. CNRH announces Navy Community Service Award recipients Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs ship, Health Safety and Fitness, Campaign Drug as the Project Good Neighbor and Environmental Free, Project Good Neighbor, and Environmental Stewardship categories. The 2018 Navy Commmunity Service Award recip- Stewardship. Commands who submitted packages • Pacific Missile Range Facility, a medium shore ients for Navy Region Hawaii (CNRH) for the period in three or more of the following categories and win command, won in the Personal Excellence Partner- of July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 have been announced. are also eligible for the Bainbridge Overall Excel- ship, as well as the Project Good Neighbor and Envi- During this period, Navy commands all over the lence Award. ronmental Stewardship categories. region were given the opportunity to showcase their Packages were submitted in a maximum five-page • Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, a large shore dedication to the surrounding community through summary with information pertaining to the corre- command, won in the Personal Excellence Part- the Navy Community Service Program (NCSP). It is sponding category. After receiving packages from nership, Health, Safety, and Fitness, as well as the a competition that takes place every year, and those different commands, CNRH would like to extend con- Project Good Neighbor, and Environmental Stew- who win at the region level move on to the next level of gratulations to the following commands: ardship categories. competition at Commander, Naval Installations Com- mand (CNIC) in Washington, D.C. • Afloat Training Group Middle Pacific, a small These command’s NCSP packages have been for- Commands submitted packages in five different shore command, won in the Personal Excellence warded to CNIC for further judging. Results for the categories including Personal Excellence Partner- Partnership, Health Safety, and Fitness, as well CNIC-level competition will be announced in November. Home sweet bunk Commander, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Rear Adm. Brian Fort Capt. Jeff Bernard
Director, Navy Managing Editor Region Hawaii Public Affairs Anna General Agnes Tauyan Life & Leisure Editor Communication Strategist Kristen Wong Bill Doughty Sports Editor Randy Dela Cruz Director, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Public Affairs Graphic Artist Chuck Anthony Michelle Poppler
Ho o ele i a free unoffi ial paper publi hed ever rida b he Honolulu Star dverti er la oana Boulevard Suite Honolulu Hawaii a private firm in no wa onne ted with o the U S Nav ir or e or arine Corp under e lu ive ontra t with Commander Nav e ion Hawaii ll editorial ontent i prepared edited provided and approved b the taff of the Commander Nav e ion Hawaii Publi ffair ffi e i ondero a Suite BPHH Hawaii elephone fa e mail addre editor hoo elenew om orld ide eb addre http www ni nav mil Hawaii or www hoo elenew om hi ivilian enterpri e new paper i an authori ed publi ation primaril for member of the Nav ir or e and arine Corp militar ervi e and their familie in Hawaii t ontent do not ne e aril re e t the offi ial view of the U S overnment the epartment of efen e the U S Nav ir or e or arine Corp and do not impl endor ement thereof he ivilian publi her he Honolulu Star dverti er i re pon ible for ommer ial adverti in whi h ma be pur ha ed b allin he appearan e of adverti in in thi new paper in ludin in ert or upplement doe not on titute endor ement of the produ t and ervi e adverti ed b the epartment of efen e he U S Nav ir or e or arine Corp Commander Nav e ion Hawaii or he Honolulu Star dverti er ver thin adverti ed in thi paper hall be made available for pur ha e u e or U.S. Air Force file photo patrona e without re ard to ra e olor reli ion ender national ori in a e marital tatu Pi tured here are enli ted men uarter at Bar in Sand auai ph i al handi ap politi al affiliation or an other non merit fa tor of the pur ha er u er or patron onfirmed violation of thi poli of e ual opportunit b an adverti er will re ult in the refu al to print adverti in from that our e Ho o ele i delivered wee l to Nav ir or e hou in unit and Nav and ir or e in tallation throu hout ahu A-4 • September 14, 2018 HO‘OKELE B-2s conduct training missions out of JBPHH Pacific Air Forces Bomber Squadron com- ment, they conducted lo- Airman 1st Class Christopher Rucker, a crew chief assigned to the 509th Public Affairs mander. cal and regional training Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, marshals a B-2 Spirit returning from a “Our allies and partners sorties and integrated routine training mission Sept. 6 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Two U.S. Air Force depend on us to be ready, capabilities with key B-2 Spirits took off from capable, and lethal at all regional partners. Photo by Staff Sgt. Danielle Quilla Joint Base Pearl Har- times in the joint environ- “Hickam affords us the bor-Hickam (JBPHH), to ment. Our crews need the chance to work closely conduct routine training integration experience to with the 154th (Air Na- Sept. 6 in the vicinity of maximize our platform and tional Guard) Wing and Guam and Hawaii. pilots’ capabilities.” refine and exercise multi- The B-2s deployed to The B-2s regularly ro- ple tactics, techniques and JBPHH from Whiteman tate through the Indo-Pa- procedures that are crucial Air Force Base, Missouri, cific region to conduct to the Indo-Pacific Com- in support of the U.S. routine air operations that mand area of responsibil- Strategic Command’s integrate capabilities with ity,” Adcock said. (USSTRATCOM) Bomber key regional partners and With a wingspan of 172 Task Force deployment. familiarize aircrews with feet, the width of a foot- USSTRATCOM regu- operations in the region. ball field, plus 12 feet, and larly tests and evaluates Although this is the first weight of 160,000 pounds, the readiness of strategic time the B-2s deployed this multi-role bomber assets to ensure they are specifically to JBPHH, provides flexibility and able to honor U.S. sec- it’s not the first time they effectiveness inherent in urity commitments. were in the region. The manned bombers. “This unique training is B-2s last deployed to the Bomber missions key to ensuring that our Indo-Pacific theater at demonstrate the cred- crews are ready,” said Lt. Andersen Air Force Base, ibility of U.S. forces to Col. Nicholas Adcock, Air Guam, in January 2018. address a global sec- Force Global Strike 393rd During their last deploy- urity environment. NSSC welcomes new commanding officer MC2 Michael Lee Harbor waterfront. daily support from his “We are all working to Sailors and their fami- COMSUBPAC significantly improve the lies. Public Affairs lethality of our undersea “Each one of my staff enterprise,” Caudle said. was vital to our mission Naval Submarine Sup- “NSSC understands its and the success of this port Command (NSSC) role in my strategy. The last year,” Lindberg said. Pearl Harbor held a support our submarines “I will tell everyone it change of command cer- get from the staff at is because of the Sailors emony Sept. 7 at the NSSC is essential in seated here, who make USS Bowfin Submarine ensuring our Sailors up NSSC, they made us Museum and Park in are ready to execute successful. I had the easy Pearl Harbor. their mission.” job of leading this out- Cmdr. John M. Following his speech, standing group of Sail- Killila relieved Cmdr. Caudle awarded ors.” Christopher Lindberg Lindberg with a Lindberg’s next as- Photo by MC2 Shaun Griffin as the NSSC comm- Meritorious Service signment is to assume Cmdr. Christopher Lindberg addresses guests during the change of command ceremony anding officer. Medal for outstanding command of the Los An- of the Naval Submarine Support Command Pearl Harbor at the USS Bowfin Submarine Rear Adm. Daryl L. service as NSSC geles-class fast-attack Museum and Park in Pearl Harbor, Sept. 7. Caudle, the commander commanding officer from submarine USS Bremer- of Submarine Force, U.S. October 2017 through ton (SSN 698) in Bremer- dedicated himself to con- work with the many port the best submarine Pacific Fleet, served as September 2018. ton, Washington. tinue NSSC’s warfighting submarine crews, Sub- waterfront in the world.” the guest speaker at the Lindberg attributed As Killila assumed mission to support the marine Squadron One For more news from ceremony and recognized the success of NSSC’s command, he thanked Pacific submarine force. and Seven, and type Commander, Submarine Lindberg and NSSC’s mission to his hardwork- Lindberg for the out- “I look forward to con- command (TYCOM), as Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, importance to the Pearl ing departments, and the standing turnover and tinuing that important NSSC continues to sup- visit ww.csp.navy.mil. HO‘OKELE September 14, 2018 • A-
Pa ifi i ile an e Facility’s Crash and Fire Department raised the morning colors on Sept. 11, as part of their 17th annual remembrance of at Pa ifi i ile Range Facility.
Photo by MC2 Omar Powell
Below, a Standard Missile 2 launches from the aft missile deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile de tro er USS Chun Hoon durin a live fire evolution, Aug. 24.
Photo by MC3 Logan C. Kellums
Photo by MC1 Robin W. Peak bove dm Phil avid on ommander U S ndo Pa ifi Command US N P C ri ht pea with Bangladesh Army Lt. Gen. Mahfuzur Rahman, head of the Bangladesh Armed Forces Division, at the US N P C ho ted Chief of efen e onferen e in Honolulu Sept
Photo by MC3 Morgan K. Nall bove Sailor fi ht a imulated fire durin a dama e control drill aboard the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112), Sept. 8. Michael Murphy is participating in Australian exercise Kakadu 2018.
At right, Airman 1st Class Danielle Demello evaluates Spc. Jordan East to establish a medical baseline in Kahului, Hawaii, Sept. 11. Assigned to the Hawaii National Guard’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive Materials, Enhanced Response Force-Package (CERF-P), Demello continues to monitor CERF-P team members to ensure their health and safety, should they be called upon to respond in the wake of tropical storms or other emergencies.
Photo by Army Staff Sgt. Christopher Martens HO‘OKELE September 14, 2018 • -1
Far left, service members and civilians participate in the Fisher House Remembrance Run on Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam’s Ford Island. At left, a young child assists with the boot display. Photos by MC2 Justin R. Pacheco
At left, chief petty offi er ele tee participate in the Fisher House Remembrance Run. Below, service members and civilian volunteers prep thousands of boots to be displayed. Fisher House commemorates fallen Compiled by Hookele Staff Sept. 6 to place them for the event. The seventh year honoring our fallen ser- support to the military and their fam- boots will be displayed through Sept. vice members by creating an event that ilies and is best known for a network Military and civilian personnel par- 15, on the corner of O’Kane Boulevard would bring back the names and faces of comfort homes where military and ticipated in the Fisher House 8K Hero and Enterprise Street. of all service members who lost their veterans’ families can stay at no cost & Remembrance Run, Walk or Roll, “This event was created to raise lives in combat since 9/11.” while a loved one is receiving treat- at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam’s awareness about the mission of the This year, the Navy Information Op- ment. The Fisher House Foundation Ford Island, Sept. 8. Fisher House here in Hawaii,” accord- erations Command Hawaii Chief Petty has more than 70 houses across the Rows of military boots, each bearing ing to Fisher House’s event page. “They Officers group received the “Traveling nation. For more information about the the name of a fallen service member or are here to provide comfort homes to Bronze Boots” award for the unit with Fisher House at Tripler Army Medical military working dog, lined the event’s our service members and their families the highest participation. Center, visit http://www.orgsites.com/ course. Volunteers came to Ford Island during a medical crisis. This is (the) The Fisher House Foundation offers hi/triplerfisherhouses/. -2 • September 14, 2018 HO‘OKELE
ore than ombud man and ombud man trainer from ommand Ombudsmen support families throu hout Hawaii were honored at the Kristen Wong between the command of events and smiles on the mbud man ppre iation inner at and the families” and an families’ faces. the Honolulu Countr Club Sept Life and Leisure Editor, ear for the families. She Marielle Dilks is the Ho‘okele supports roughly 60 fam- ombudsman assembly Photo by MC2 Charles Oki ilies with the USS Port chair of Navy Region Danielle Trout once re- Royal, answering general Hawaii. She has been the ceived a phone call about questions, reaching out USS Preble’s ombudsman a Sailor’s grandfather who to other points of con- for four years, and was was diagnosed with can- tact to support a family, the ombudsman for the cer. The Sailor in question and, on some occasions, USS Shrike/Crew Bold was out at sea. just being there for fam- (MHC 62) for three. It took several calls to ily members who want to Dilks said she chose leadership and fellow om- vent frustrations. to be an ombudsman in budsmen as well as three “Knowledge is key,” she order to provide support to four hours of waiting, said. “The knowledge I for her fellow spouses but the Sailor was able can give (family members) with information, and to speak to their grand- makes it a little easier became an ombudsman “Networking with “Dress to impress in considering the pace of father before he passed for them to understand chair to support her other Navy/military business wear and bring military life. away. This is just one the Navy life. Navy life fellow ombudsmen. spouses and learning your resume and/or “When families call, example of what an om- can definitely be rough at Dilks said she spends six from them (has been references,” Dilks said. you might be going budsman can do. times, especially if your to seven hours a month in most rewarding),” For those thinking of through a crazy hectic The Navy Family Om- Sailor is gone six to eight her position as assembly Dilks said. becoming an ombudsman, time of your own,” budsman Program be- months at a time, and chair, and two to three as “Even after 20 years Trout recommends giving she said. gan in 1970 through an prior to that maybe they an ombudsman. of being a Navy spouse it a try. “You have to learn to initiative by Adm. E.R. have three months of As the assembly chair, I am always learning “If you don’t like it, just shut off your needs and Zumwalt Jr., then-chief of work-ups, so you may not she assists the ombuds- something new or a let your command know focus on helping someone naval operations. have seen your Sailor for man coordinator at Mili- new way to approach/do ... that’s fine ... (being) else through a disaster.” The ombudsman is re- an entire year.” tary and Family Services something.” an ombudsman isn’t for Dilks added that sponsible for disseminat- Trout said she also sup- Center, with scheduling Commanding officers everybody,” Trout said. ombudsmen help families ing information to the ports family members be- ombudsman training appoint the ombudsman. “But I would definitely by giving them tools and military families of their yond spouses and children. and managing ombuds- An individual does not try it out, get involved resources so they can respective commands. The She responds to inquiries man meetings among have to be a military with your command and help themselves. ombudsman is also avail- by parents and other rela- other duties. spouse to volunteer get involved with your “Once families are able for families in need in tives about their Sailor. She helps families with as an ombudsman. families.” empowered then they certain situations. When asked what was various issues from mak- They must apply to the Dilks added that feel accomplished, self- Trout, the ombudsman most rewarding about be- ing contact with their command, and have an although the position is reliant, and able to share for the USS Port Royal, de- ing an ombudsman, Trout Sailors to learning about interview with the comm- rewarding, it can also be what they learned with scribes herself as a “voice said it is seeing the success upcoming events. anding officer. overwhelming, especially others,” she said. PACAF command chaplain: Perpetual optimism Chaplain (Col.) “sweat, determination and Combat Infantryman, and points to optimal think- domain that are very im- imum assurance things Shon Neyland hard work.” member of the Air Assault ing. It does not mean you portant and critical for my will get better. To have a dream shows Division, Powell would rise ignore problems or tough life. My faith sustains me Studies suggest a strong Pacific Air Forces we are looking ahead, we to the highest military and situations, but you believe through the most difficult link between optimism Command Chaplain are planning for the future, national levels. a positive attitude will times. Additionally, a pos- and psychological well- and we are trying to reach Specifically, he served enable you to go forward itive mindset helps me to being. Those who are In this season of change certain goals in life. It calls as national security advi- and future conditions will see encouraging outcomes optimistic tend to be less and transition with new for us to be innovative, ag- sor (1987–1989), as com- work out for the best. no matter how demanding stressed, more secure, PACAF leadership, it is ile and resilient. mander of the U.S. Army There are many or challenging it gets. and emboldened with natural to think about But what do we do Forces Command (1989) different things that can For others, it may be resilience. what was and what is when our dreams seem and as chairman of the give us optimism in the the social domain or None of us are per- to come. unreachable or unful- Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989– midst of tough times. I connection with family fect, but may I encourage We welcome a fresh vi- filled? We turn to per- 1993), holding the latter personally rely heavily and friends that gives you to strive to live a life sion and mission vector petual optimism. Powell position during the Persian on the Comprehensive you the greatest sense embodied by perpetual that is complete with an also stated, “Perpetual Gulf War. Airman Fitness domains of optimism. optimism. It is through examination of who we optimism is a force mul- Powell retired as a four- (physical, social, mental, Perhaps it is the phys- perpetual optimism that are as a command and tiplier.” star general from the U.S. and spiritual). ical domain that gives we can dream again, ex- what we bring to the Perpetual optimism is Army and went on to serve Like many of you, it others strength through perience confidence, and readiness spectrum in the ability to see through as the 65th U.S. Secretary is the spiritual domain exercise and release of reach the highest levels in our day-to-day lives often the most challenging and of State from 2001 to 2005. along with the mental tension that gives us max- our lives and careers. causes us to examine our difficult moments while It is an amazing American personal lives as well. pursuing your dreams and story, yet not free of trou- Perhaps we dream of not giving up. Let’s face it, ble, despair, tough times, what can change in our we will all face challenges or even failure, but a story lives or what can become in life, whether it is rela- of perpetual optimism and better. Some may think tionship, legal, financial or continuing to dream of about reaching the next work/career-related. what could be. level in their careers; Powell, the son of Ja- Optimism is a men- maybe we dream about maican immigrants, would tal attitude reflecting what’s the next step after rise through the military a belief or hope that the the military or our civilian ranks to reach pinnacle of- outcome of some specific government employment. fices and positions in his il- endeavor will be positive In the end, as Secre- lustrious career. He would and favorable. The term tary Colin Powell stated, shape national strategic derives from the Latin a dream doesn’t become policy in America for sev- word “optimum,” meaning reality through magic or eral decades. “best.” Most have heard waving a wand with smoke With an elite military the phrase, “The best is and mirrors, it takes career as an Army Ranger, yet to come.” This phrase
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Eric Donner Chaplain Col Shon Ne land Pa ifi ir or e ommand haplain pea with a ter S t ri ten llen P C reli iou affair in hi offi e at Head uarter P C oint Ba e Pearl Harbor Hi am Sept Ne land i writin a erie of ommentarie and appearin in video about the importan e of re ilien e HO‘OKELE September 14, 2018 • -3 Heidi Murkoff visits JBPHH Story and photo by connections. By bringing them MC3 Cole Pielop together they can exchange numbers and be each others’ Navy Public Affairs Support support system.” Element Detachment Hawaii Murkoff also expressed how important it is for mothers to Mothers and mothers-to-be have this special day. gathered at the Historic “For some of these moms, this Hickam Officers’ Club on Joint is the only baby shower they Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam will get,” Murkoff said. “These for a baby shower with Heidi moms need that celebration. In Murkoff, New York Times best- fact, every mom needs that hug selling author of the “What to and support, and that’s what Expect” book series, Sept. 10. we’re here to provide. Everyone The baby shower, sponsored is here to help each other.” by the USO, was held for ac- Tables of women laughed tive duty service members and as the event opened up with spouses, including those who conversation starters such as may not have been able to be weird cravings, other preg- with their family for their own nancy experiences and past Heidi Murkoff (center), author of the New York Times bestseller “What to Expect When You’re Expecting,” special occasion. duty stations. talks to attendees at the baby shower. “The biggest difference be- “I’ve learned so much from tween military and civilian this event, even from the la- before and people like me who “Know that you’re not alone,” ily and the whole planet. I love pregnancies is that you’re dies at the table with me,” said are new to this.” Murkoff said. “Motherhood is seeing these moms get together so far away from your family Sarah Wilson, an active-duty Murkoff and her husband the ultimate sisterhood but I’d and make lasting bonds.” and your network of support,” spouse. “I’ve been married for travel across the world to mil- say that goes even more em- The event wrapped up with Murkoff said. “When you’re 10 years and we were told we itary bases talking to mothers phatically in the military. I a question and answer session moving all of the time you don’t couldn’t have children. It’s neat and fathers answering ques- think military moms often try followed by a book signing with have a chance to make those to see women who have done it tions and giving advice. to be strong for the whole fam- goodie bags.
Scott Kawamura kicks the ball over the head of the goalkeeper for a goal.
Shipyard stays alive in summer soccer playoffs Story and photo by the playoffs and now the team traded goals early to start After breaking out ahead of Kawamura stated. “The goalie Randy Dela Cruz only needs a victory in the semi- off with the game tied at 1-1. the pack, Grogan finished off was just waiting for his defense finals Sept. 15 and in the follow- Shipyard got out in front first af- the play by placing a perfect to come back and help him. He Sports Editor, Ho‘okele ing championship game Sept. 16 ter Navy Diver 1st Class Wesley boot into the goal for a 2-1 lead (goalie) did the right thing. If to walk away with the title. Lantz put a shot away to take a that stood through halftime. he comes out to meet me, he Scott Kawamura, a Depart- Shipyard will play Navy In- 1-0 advantage. Following intermission, both gets beat. I got lucky. I had a ment of Defense civilian, scored formation Operations Command The lead didn’t last long, as teams tightened up their de- nice shot and I made it.” back-to-back goals late in the (NIOC) Hawaii in a semifinal Da Chutes mounted a quick fense and didn’t allow a goal for The second goal from second half to help Pearl Har- showdown at Earhart Field on comeback and tied the score on most of the second half. Kawamura was even more bor Naval Shipyard (PHNSY) Sept. 15 starting at 9 a.m. If a straightaway kick by Master Just when it appeared that spectacular, as he got a pass defeat Da Chutes, 4-2, on Sept. PHNSY wins, it will advance to Sgt. Edwin Bernal. the game was headed for a from teammate Liko Oliveira, a 8 in a Summer Soccer League the championship game at noon The fast pace continued and in 2-1 final, Kawamura broke DoD civilian, and made a tough postseason matchup at Earhart on Sept. 16. just a few minutes after the goal the drought and scored with a shot over the head of the goalie Field, Joint Base Pearl Har- “Our defense played well by Bernal, PHNSY retook the clean shot from the right side of for a 4-1 lead. bor-Hickam. and we held them (Da Chutes) lead on a shot by Joe Grogan, the goal. “Liko had a good ball,” he Up by a score of 2-1 in the sec- down,” Kawamura said after the who is also a DoD civilian. In order to free himself for said. “It’s all of your teammates ond half, Kawamura scored on win. “On offense, we rotated and Grogan is a veteran soccer the shot on goal, Kawamura that make you better.” a one-on-one against the keeper ran off of each other. We got some player and was a key member executed a sharp cut past his Finally, with time running to put PHNSY up by two goals, openings and took advantage of of several Joint Base champion- defender, before scoring on a out, Da Chutes managed to put before he added the final dagger it, but it was a team effort.” ship teams, when he played for one-on-one matchup against one more score on the score- with a kick over the head of the At first, the showdown be- the Pearl Harbor Futbol Club. the goalkeeper. board, when Master Sgt. Jus- goalkeeper to seal up the game tween the two teams looked Grogan used his experience to “I ran down and cut it, (but) tin Saint-Jacques finished off at 4-1. like a possible shootout, advance the ball through a lane because of the cut, I was al- a kick with a goal that put the The win kept PHNSY alive in as PHNSY and Da Chutes down the left side of the field. lowed a lot of time to shoot,” final score at 4-2.
ROK Navy, PACFLT to perform SEPT. 21 — Come out to the Halsey Terrace Community Center Fri- day, Sept. 21 at 5 p.m. for an afternoon the whole family can enjoy. The Republic of Korea Navy Cruise Training Task Group will be performing with the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band to promote Korea’s traditional and mod- ern culture and to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Korea. The performance will include: Orchestra, pop, dance, percus- sion, taekwondo and more. Attendees can also sample authentic Korean food. Call 473-2880 for more information.
Photos by MC3 Natalie M. Byers -4 • September 14, 2018 HO‘OKELE
Photo by FFR Marketing
UPCOMING EVENTS Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Morale, Welfare and Recreation l Entries for the Arts & Crafts Center’s Mongolian barbecue meal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gallery Showcase will be accepted from now Sept. 18 at Hale Aina Dining Facility. This special through Sept. 30. Get your creative juices flowing meal is only $5.65 and is open to U.S. military, and prepare to submit your artwork, crafts, retirees, Department of Defense civilians and photography and digital creations. It is free to active duty dependents with valid ID card. For submit a piece and works will be displayed in the more information, call 449-1666. gallery beginning with the opening reception on l Family Night: Suicide Awareness and Oct. 3. For more information, call 448-2393. Prevention takes place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. l Registration is open now for the 43rd annual Sept. 18 at the JBPHH Teen Center. Come Fall Craft Fair, happening on Nov. 3 at the by the center and enjoy light snacks, learn Hickam Arts & Crafts Center. Cost is $75 for a about upcoming events and participate in 15-by-15 space or $105 for a shared space. For an informative workshop from the Military more information, call 448-9907. & Family Support Center. This event is l Registration is open now for the Alpha War- free and is open to all teens and their Kids have fun with science rior Battle Rig Competition happening Oct. 5 families registered with the center. For more at Hickam Memorial Fitness Center. Individuals information, call 448-1068. during Makerspace at library and teams will try to complete the unique ob- l Resiliency Run 5K takes place at 7 a.m. stacle course in the fastest time. Instruction and Sept. 22 at the Hickam Memorial Fitness Reid Tokeshi The Sept. 5 session was called Makey practice on the rig will be available Oct. 4. This Center. Join us for a 5K run in support of Makey. It consisted of a small circuit is a free event and is open to all base-eligible getting healthy not just physically, but also Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam board with connectors that teaches the patrons. Sign-ups are also open to command mentally and emotionally. This is a free event Morale, Welfare and Recreation principles of electricity. The kids used fitness leaders and physical training leaders for a and registration begins at 6:30 a.m. the different foods as conductors. fitness certification course happening Oct. 3. For morning of the event. For more information, The scene was something not nor- “The two big lessons from this are how more information, call 448-4640/2214. call 448-2214. mally found at a library; kids were us- one person or a group of people holding l ing food to play music on a computer. Liberty Movie Night takes place at 7 p.m. l Get fit with a new Foam Rolling/Stretching hands can complete a circuit and that They were tapping on bananas, salt-containing items are excellent con- Sept. 14 at Sharkey Theater. Get a free movie Class from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. ticket, plus one free small popcorn, hot dog and grapes, donuts and tater tots, all wired ductors,” Frenzel said. 24 at the Hickam Fitness Center. In this class to a circuit board displaying a piano The kids completed the circuit by small drink. This activity is open to single, active- you’ll learn self-myofascial release therapy duty Sailors and Airmen E1-E6 only and advance and bongo drum on the screen. Smiles touching a piece of foil also connected to incorporating static and dynamic stretching and indicated they were having fun while the circuit board. sign up is required. For more information, call CARS (controlled articular rotations) to help 473-2583. discovering Makerspace at the Joint The next Makerspace session is sched- build flexibility and range of motion. This class Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Library, uled for Oct. 3 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. with l Day for Kids is happening from 4 to 6 p.m. is free, happens on the fourth Monday of each Sept. 5. a demonstration of Cubelets. Frenzel Sept. 15 at Hickam School-Age Care. It’s a month and is open to ages 18 and up. For more Makerspace is an activity meant described it as tiny magnetized robotic wizarding theme this year so grab your robes information, call 448-2214. for youth to have fun with hands-on blocks that have sensing, thinking and and get ready for magical games and activities. l Cookies & Canvas gets colorful from 3:30 learning tools. Library Director Phyllis acting roles and can be configured in This is a free event. For more information, call to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Arts & Crafts Center. Frenzel said it provides interactive many ways. The Cubelet session is open 473-0789. Kids get to create a painted masterpiece while ways to promote learning about to ages 4 and up. This is unlike the pre- science, technology, engineering, arts vious sessions where only children ages l Disco Night lets you boogie while you bowl nibbling on a sweet treat. This twice-a-month and mathematics. 8 and older were recommended due to from 8 p.m. to midnight Sept. 15 at Hickam activity has a different painting subject each Bowling Center. DJ Reid will play tunes from the “Makerspaces are examples of the the use of electricity. time. Cost is $30 per person, includes all art willingness and ability of libraries to Parental supervision is essential at ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. For more information, call supplies and is open to ages 7 to 14. Advance 448-9959. evolve programs and resources in sync each Makerspace and Frenzel shared sign up is encouraged. For more information, with the times in order to meet our cus- that she hopes to eventually have l STRONG by Zumba now also has a class call 448-9907. tomers’ changing needs,” Frenzel said. the items available for checkout from at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 17 and every Monday at the l Sunset Yoga is a midweek break from When Morale, Welfare and Recre- the library. JBPHH Fitness Center. STRONG combines 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Missing Man ation Director Mark Richards sought “We hope that families will explore body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and Memorial. In partnership with MWR Fitness, programs for Makerspace, Frenzel and expand on the basics in greater plyometrics with music. The cost of this class is Military & Family Support Center (MFSC) brings jumped at the chance. depth and encourage their kids to learn one group exercise ticket ($3) per session. For this outdoor session with mindful and self-care “I was only too happy to take the and develop critical thinking skills as more information, call 471-2019. training in mind. This is a free activity and project on, because for some time I’d they enjoy hands-on learning,” she said. been wanting to start one for the li- l The U.S. Air Force turns 71 this year and attendees need to bring their own mat and For more information, call 449-8299 brary,” she said. or visit www.greatlifehawaii.com. the birthday is being celebrated with a special water. For more information, call 474-1999. HO‘OKELE September 14, 2018 • -
Booby Bird Photo by Kristen Wong Community CALENDAR
NAVY BALL TICKETS ON SALE NOW 15. A fun run at the Missing Man Memorial is NOW — Tickets for the 2018 Navy Ball are on scheduled Sept. 21 at 7 a.m. There will also sale. The event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13 SEPTEMBERbe a Cross Talk event Sept. 26, from 10 to 11 from 5 to 11 p.m. at the Hilton Hawaiian illage in a.m. at Sharkey Theater. The Silver Dolphin Waikiki. This year’s theme is Forged by the Sea. Bistro will host a special meal Sept. 26 from Costs for individual ticket prices are $90 through 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The special meal is today and $100 from Sept. 15 to Oct. 12. The open to all active-duty personnel, escorted Navy Ball tickets are available at http://buytickets. military family members, retirees, Department at/hawaiinavyball2018/165458. of Defense employees with a valid ID card. Please bring exact change to expedite time MAILI STREAM MOUTH UNDERGOING spent at the cashier stand. Meal price is SAND PLUG REMOVAL $5.60. Cash and major credit cards accepted. NOW — The Department of Facility Maintenance For more information, call MSgt. Josephine Santana at 449-2314. is utilizing heavy equipment to remove the sand Photo by Joanne Young plug at the mouth of Ma ili Stream at Ulehawa Beach Park. The work is expected to last two LIVING HISTORY DAY 2018 SEPT. 22 — In affiliation with Smithsonian to three weeks. The work is being performed in Magazine’s Museum Day, Pacific Aviation accordance with an U.S. Army Corps of Engineers MILITARY FAMILY HIRING DAY Museum Pearl Harbor will bring America’s permit. While work is being performed, the public SEPT. 15 — Military family hiring day is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon on the second floor history during World War II to life at its annual is asked to avoid the work area on the beach due of the Mall at Pearl Harbor. On-site interviews for various positions ranging from cashiers iving History Day from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The to the heavy equipment being used, and avoid to warehouse workers, with the opportunity to get a conditional job offer on the spot. Museum Day ticket provides free admission to swimming in the ocean immediately outside where iving History Day for two people. Event will the sand plug will be removed as there may be feature student-created exhibits, World War II strong currents resulting from the opened stream self-care into your daily routine, be mindful through CONFLICT RESOLUTION themed games and activities, re-enactors, and mouth. City crews will remove as much large your activities and reach your fullest potential. For SEPT. 20 — This workshop, scheduled from 10 debris and floatable litter as possible, and signs more information, call 474-1999 or visit https:// much more. In our Museum Theater, we will a.m. to noon at MFSC Pearl Harbor, helps people hold two screenings of the award-winning film will be posted. For questions, call the Division of jbphh.greatlifehawaii.com/support/military-fami- to manage conflict by examining their attitudes and Road Maintenance at 768-3600. ly-support-center. Go For Broke: An Origin Story, followed by behaviors when faced with conflicting situations. &A panels with the cast and crew. Also in the earn how to prevent conflict from escalating and theater, there will be a Hangar Talk with portrait HANAUMA BAY NOW OBSERVING COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE how to work with others to solve problems this SEPT. 18 — The 692nd Intelligence, Surveillance photographer Shane Sato. For more informa- allows people to grow, missions to succeed and WINTER HOURS and Reconnaissance Group is hosting a blood tion, visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org. NOW — The Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve has families to strengthen. For more information, call drive at Nelles Chapel, Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 now changed to its winter hours schedule, which 474-1999 or visit https://jbphh.greatlifehawaii.com/ p.m. All donations made will directly support Tripler UPCOMING CREDO EVENTS means the park will be closing an hour earlier support/military-family-support-center. Army Medical Center, deployed service members, SEPT. 28-30 — The next CREDO Marriage through next Memorial Day weekend. Hanuama Enrichment Retreat (MER) is scheduled for Bay will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day, military missions and their families. For more information, call 433-6148. HELPING YOUR KIDS COPE WITH Sept. 28-30 in Waikiki. A free, all-inclusive except on Tuesdays, which is set aside for main- DIVORCED PARENTS weekend away, the MER is for any couple tenance and upkeep work. Hanauma Bay is also SEPT. 20 — This class is scheduled from 1 to 3 that wants to re-connect after a deployment, closed on Christmas Day and New ear’s Day. HIGH TECH PARENTING SEPT 18 — This class is scheduled from 10 a.m. p.m. at MFSC Pearl Harbor. Divorce is stressful for enhance couple communication or understand The Hanauma Bay ecture Series will continue to to noon at MFSC Pearl Harbor. earn how to the entire family. This workshop focuses on how to your partner better. Preregistration is required be held on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Call parent effectively in the age of social media. For prepare your child for this transition, establish comfort for all CREDO events and can be done on the Hanauma Bay at 395-2211 for more information. more information, call 474-1999 or visit https:// in a new routine and understand the new dynamics Facebook page. For more information, email PEARL HARBOR HISTORIC SITES jbphh.greatlifehawaii.com/support/military-fami- of their parental relationship. For more information, credo hawaii navy.mil. ly-support-center. call 474-1999 or visit https://jbphh.greatlifehawaii. ANNOUNCE ‘FREE PASS DAYS’ com/support/military-family-support-center. JOINT SPOUSES CONFERENCE SEPT. 15 AND 16 — Pearl Harbor Historic Sites MOVIES AND POPCORN SEPT. 29 — The 2018 Joint Spouses Confer- will commemorate the official birthdays of each SEPT 19 AND 26 — Bellows Air Force Station AHUA REEF RESTORATION EVENTS ence is scheduled for Sept. 29 from 8 a.m. to 6 branch of the U.S. military by offering free has free movie showings with popcorn at Turtle SEPT. 21 AND 22 — These events are p.m. at the Hawaii Convention Center, located pass days to active-duty, retired members and Cove anai, Wednesdays at 3 p.m. Popcorn is scheduled for both days from 8 to 11 a.m. Help at 1801 Kalakaua Ave. The Joint Spouses’ their dependents. A valid military I.D. must be served from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 19 is a showing restore a coastal wetland by creating habitat Conference provides a forum for spouses of ac- presented at the Ticket and Information Booth of Breaking In. Sept. 26 is a showing of Ocean’s for native plants and birds. Activities include tive duty, reserve, and retired military members at the Pearl Harbor isitor Center or onsite at 8. Events are subject to change or cancellation, pulling invasive weeds and trash pickup. Ahua of all services and ranks to learn, network, and each site. Free admission is available Sept. 15 due to weather and ocean conditions. For avail- Reef Wetland is located on the Hickam side help each other in our challenging roles as and 16 for the U.S. Air Force’s birthday, Oct. ability and details, call Turtle Cove at 259-4136 or of JBPHH, near Hickam Harbor and Hawaii spouses, parents, professionals, and commu- 13 and 14 for the U.S. Navy’s birthday, Nov. 10 259-4137. Air National Guard. There is a parking lot with nity leaders through workshops and special and 11 for the U.S. Marine Corps’ birthday, and plenty of stalls. Closed-toe shoes are required. guest speakers. isit jschawaii.com for more Dec.15 and 16 for the U.S. National Guard’s NEW MOMS AND DADS Expect to get wet and muddy Wellington information and how to register. birthday. For more information, visit www. SEPT. 19 — This class is scheduled from 5 to boots, long sleeves and pants are recom- PearlHarborHistoricSites.org. 10 p.m. at MFSC Hickam. New and soon-to-be mended. Additional items to bring include sun- NISEI SOLDIERS TO BE REMEMBERED parents (or those who are thinking about becoming block, water, a hat and snacks. Navy Natural SEPT. 30 — The 13th annual Joint Memorial TRANQUIL SEAS: MINDFULNESS parents) will learn about the roles, responsibilities, Resources will provide tools, gloves and water Service, honoring Japanese American Soldiers AND SELF-CARE demands and joys of being parents. The session refills. RS P to Noel Dunn at Ashley.n.dunn. who served in World War II. The ceremony will SEPT. 17 — This class is scheduled from 10 a.m. will also include early childhood social, emotional ctr navy.mil or by phone 224-249-2180. take place Sept. 30, at 9:30 a.m. at the Na- to noon at Military Family Support Center Pearl and physical development, crying and consoling, tional Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Tom Harbor. Self-care is a critical element in manag- and more. For more information, call 474-1999 HISPANIC HERITAGE EVENTS Coffman, author of books on the history and ing stress, preventing burnout and achieving a or visit https://jbphh.greatlifehawaii.com/support/ SEPT. 21 AND 26 — National Hispanic Heri- political development of Hawaii, will be keynote sense of fulfillment. Evaluate ways you can build military-family-support-center. tage Month is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. speaker. Call arry Enomoto at 255-8971. MOVIE SHOWTIMES SHARKEY THEATER HICKAM MEMORIAL THEATER FRIDAY — SEPT. 14 FRIDAY — SEPT. 14 p m Cra i h ian P p m Cra i h ian P
SATURDAY — SEPT. 15 SATURDAY — SEPT. 15 p m n advan e reenin of Smallfoot rated P p m here will be free admi ion to a tudio i free to the fir t authori ed patron i et will be appreciation advance screening of a movie rated di tributed at p m on the da of the movie at the P at p m i et will be available at our Shar e heater ti et booth tive dut ardholder lo al e han e food ourt Seatin open to non ma re eive up to four ti et amil member retiree ti et holder minute prior to howtime and Department of Defense cardholders may receive two ti et per ard p m lpha P p m ile SUNDAY — SEPT. 16 SUNDAY — SEPT. 16 p m he e P p m een itan o o the ovie P p m Cra i h ian P Smallfoot — A smart young yeti encoun- p m Cra i h ian P ters a stranded human mountaineer, creating p m i ion mpo ible allout P THURSDAY — SEPT. 20 chaos amongst his small village of disbelievers. p m ile Desperate to prove the existence of the “small- THURSDAY — SEPT. 20 foot he et out to find the mountaineer and *Movie schedules are subject to change without notice. bring an end to the debate once and for all. p m i ion mpo ible allout P