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Island Warriors take Ford Island Fabled air units reborn on K-Bay Sgt. Alexis R. Mulero Combat Correspondent

A crowd of more than 100 guests filled the flightline between Hangars 101 and 102 at MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, to cheer on the redesignation of Marine Aircraft Group 24 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 during a cer- MAJ. GEN. emony Feb. 15. CARTWRIGHT Marine Aircraft Group 24 and MALS-24 replaced the recently de- activated Aviation Support Element and Marine Aviation Logistics Support Element Kaneohe. Although the official date of the re-designations pro- vided by Headquarters U.S. Marines Corps was Feb. 1, the ceremony was postponed to accommodate the pres- ence of some very special guests. They included the commanding general of the , Maj. Gen. , and also several MAG-24 and MALS-24 veterans. Both units have a long history of battles and tradi- tions. They were both originally activated at nearby Ewa, Hawaii, on March 1, 1942. Each also participated in several World War II cam- Lance Cpl. Jason E. Miller paigns including Bougainville and the . A 2nd Bn., 3rd Marine Regiment, rifleman peers down the sights of his M16-A2 service rifle during a mock air- Unit awards include the Navy Unit Commendation, field seizure held on Ford Island, Tuesday. Each company in the battalion was included in the 24-hour exer- Asian-Pacific Campaign, Service, National cise of MOUT tactics and squad movements. See full story on page A-4. Defense Service and Philippine Presidential Unit Citations streamers. Marine Forces Pacific gives aid to World Vision Sgt. Roman Yurek Before diverting the workers to anoth- live munitions, and how to properly 90 countries. Lifestyles Editor er location, the attackers put hoods on search vehicles. Usually when World Vision or a simi- them. Their ordeal had begun. Adding to the realism, none of the lar group goes into a hostile environ- A bus with eight aide workers from This scenario is what some supervi- aide workers carries weapons. ment, there is a good chance that the mil- around the globe is traveling through a sors with World Vision, Save the “We bring aid and support to the itary has a presence there. However, dense jungle environment to a nearby Children, and Safe Harbor International, world’s poor and suffering,” said problems can arise if military personnel refugee camp. Their mission is to assess experienced during a weeklong course Charles Rogers, director of corporate se- and aide workers don’t understand each what kind of aid is needed. However, the on Oahu. curity for World Vision. “We go to de- other’s mission. workers never make it to the camp. World Vision coordinates the course to veloping countries like , and Marines and Sailors from 3rd Marine Shots were fired and their bus driver teach its supervisors how to stay safe in we provide refugees with everything Regiment participated in the course. was killed. A group of hostiles infiltrated environments that are far from being they might need.” “We are grateful to Marine Forces the bus and bound the aide workers’ safe. The course demonstrates ways to There are more than 15,500 people on hands. stay alive if taken hostage, how to detect staff with World Vision from more than See WORLD VISION, A-2 SM&SP to host basketball Band plays the ‘Big Easy’ Lance Cpl. Jason E. Miller tournament, March 12-15 Combat Correspondent

The Single Marine and Sailor Program is hosting its Most of the musicians with the March Madness 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at the Marine Forces Pacific Band had never Semper Fit Center March 12-15. played a concert in the city of New The double-elimination tournament will unfold in the Orleans. main gym from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. They all seemed to be very excited Get your team together and sign up early. and anxious to be playing in four sep- The tournament is open to all active duty military arate parades during the city’s biggest members, and entry forms are available at the Semper Fit celebration of the entire year, Mardi Center and through your unit SM&SP representative. Gras. For more information, call Dawn Williams, the Single The week-long celebration, which Marine & Sailor Program coordinator, at 254-7593. started more than 100 years ago is known worldwide for the amount of people that flock to it each year to join the massive party and celebrate in the French Quarter. Marines, civilians lauded Each of the parades served as a spe- cial part of the celebration. They carried Brigadier Gen. Jerry C. McAbee, com- manding general, MCB Hawaii, gave French names like Krewe de Iris or honors to Lynette Y. Egenberger, per- Krewe de Tat and were held to honor sonnel manager, HRO, for 30 years of specific themes such as masculinity or service, during a morning ceremony femininity. Feb. 15. Also honored were: Patricia Perry, director, Navy and Marine Corps All of the parades marched by the Relief Society; 1stLt. Stuart W. Glenn, band required not only a lot of practice for his service at U.S. Central Command; to learn the music, but also much in Sgt. James J. Cushman, who was named for MCB Hawaii NCO of the year; and physical conditioning because none of Cpl. Simon D. Martin, who was promot- the routes were under four full miles Lance Cpl. Jason E. Miller ed to his present rank, and named MCB from beginning to end. Hawaii Marine of the Year. The MarForPac Band strolls through the Sgt. Roman Yurek French Quarter during 2002 Mardi Gras See BAND, A-3 festivities in New Orleans. A-2 • February 22, 2002 HAWAII MARINE

MCBH NEWS Super squads give their all BRIEFS SSgt. Jesus A. Lora Marines’ mettle with the Community Relations most difficult terrain on Chief base — a mile-long stretch WATCH FOR CG MAIL of deep sand along the Watch this page for answers to CG Mail. Select warriors from 2nd scenic view of the Klipper The Hawaii Marine will publish CG Mail Battalion, 3rd Marine golf course. submissions and responses beginning next Regiment battled in a squad “This training is pretty week. competition to seize the op- tough,” said PFC Kyle The commanding general invites input portunity to compete in Branum, Squad Automatic from the base community via CG Mail on the Okinawa for the title of top Weapon gunner, Fox Co., following topics: What are we doing that we Rifle Super Squad in the 2/3. “It gives me self pride shouldn’t be doing? What are we not doing Pacific, Feb 12-16. and discipline knowing I that we should be doing? What are we doing To vie for the right to accomplished all these that we should be doing better? move on to the 3rd Annual tests.” Responses should include a recommenda- Marine Regiment Rifle With utilities soaked and tion that will solve the problem, and must in- Super Squad Competition water logged boots, the clude name and a return address. in Okinawa, Golf, Fox and Marines made their way to For details about how to send CG Mail, see Echo companies provided the finish line at the K-Bay the MCB Hawaii CG Mail page at www.mc- 15-man squads to see which range facility. bh.usmc.mil/command/cgmail.htm. team had the determination A brief respite and a few and teamwork to represent minutes to hydrate were all ARENT DVISORY OARD the battalion. the time for these warriors P A B Staff Sgt. Jesus A. Lora The Youth Activities Parent Advisory Competing Marines were had to regain their strength. Board will meet Tuesday at 3:30 p.m., in Bldg. given the Marine Corps Marines from Golf Co. pushed themselves on the Marine “Get up, Get up,” screamed physical fitness test, a run Corps obstacle course. The rope climb tested their upper squad leaders, who quickly 244. This meeting is open to all parents with body strength as they climbed up and touched the top children who are participating in any Youth through the obstacle course, beam. gave a five-paragraph order Activities, sports or teen programs. a 10k endurance run/walk, to their respective teams for For more, contact Susan at 257-7430. marksmanship range, and a their first taste of the next event. battery of walk through fatigue on this Each team engaged a to- MARCH LENTEN SPEAKERS tests. Some of these tests leg. tal of 50 targets using their Mondays in March, the MCB Hawaii, were call for fire, NBC, com- The final chal- assigned weapons. The Kaneohe Bay, Base Chapel will host its free munications, and first aid lenge on the squads assaulted the targets Lenten Speakers Series, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. procedures. course, a 30-foot under a set time limit, and Topics will include the following. What made this level of rope, claimed the scored as many hits as pos- • March 4: “Our Judaic Roots” and obser- competition extremely chal- first victims of sible. vance of a Seder meal. lenging was the fact that it the competition. “This training takes a lot • March 11: “The Meaning of the Stations is accomplished non-stop Those who did- out of you,” said Seaman of the Cross and Roman Catholic Views on over a period of four days. n’t reach the top Matt Crooks, platoon corps- Lent” The history of the Super had penalty min- man, Echo Co., 2/3. “I pret- • March 18: Topic to be determined Squad competition spans utes added, ty much have to do it; I did • March 25: “What Does Elvis Have to do more than 20 years. Past which hindered it last year so I have the ex- with Lent?” and present Marines have the team’s perience to continue on no endured pain and sweat, all chances to matter what.” HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE for the right to wear the achieve number Immediately following March 23: Roman Catholic Mass at 5 p.m. Marine Corps Super Squad one. the marksmanship competi- March 24 (Palm Sunday): Roman Catholic Medal, and eventually at- Out of one tion, the Marines were off to Mass at 9:30 a.m.; Protestant Services at 8 and tend an evening parade at Staff Sgt. Jesus A. Lora event and into a three-day field evaluation 11 a.m. Marine Barracks, The beautiful backdrop of North Beach another, the course that consisted of of- March 26: Catholic Penance at 7 p.m. Washington D.C. sand dunes gave Golf Co. a spirit of en- Marines fensive and defensive oper- Pride doesn’t end with ergy, as it made its way to the end of strapped on the ations. March 28 (Holy Thursday): Roman Catholic the evolution. A sigh of relief showed Mass at 5 p.m.; Protestant Service at 6:30 p.m. the individual Marine. on many faces of the Marines. rest of their gear, There would be no rest March 29 (Good Friday): Roman Catholic The squads belong to a which now for the weary though. Once “Stations of the Cross” at 12 p.m.; Solemn family made up of their experience. This training, weighed between 60-70 the competition concluded, Good Friday Service at 5 p.m.; Protestant company, platoon, and this competition, has be- pounds. They mentally pre- the Marines joined the bat- Good Friday Service at 2 p.m. squad. Each level under- come personal.” pared themselves for the talion at Ford Island for a March 30 (Holy Saturday): Roman Catholic stands that the best have Wood, iron, and logs 10K run/walk endurance seven-day field exercise. Vigil Mass at 5 p.m. been chosen to compete and were the first tests of en- course. However, the 15-man March 31 (Easter Sunday): Easter Sunrise win. durance. Each participant Straps cut deep into the squad of Golf Co., won’t Service at 6 a.m. at the Rifle Range; Roman “This training is person- donned more than 20 Marines’ backs. Sweat mind, because they know Catholic Mass at 9:30 a.m.; Protestant Services al,” said Cpl. Charles Lee a pounds of combat gear and poured down the faces of they’re the team that moves at 8 and 11 a.m. Squad Leader, Golf Co., fought his way through the the warriors, who showed on to join the other compe- All services are located in the MCB Hawaii, 2/3. “Everyone on the team Marine Corps obstacle no signs of quitting. The en- tition-winning super Kaneohe Bay, Base Chapel, Bldg. 1090. has heart, discipline, and course. Several Marines had durance course tested the squads in Okinawa, Japan. Hawaii MARINE

Commanding General Brig. Gen. Jerry C. McAbee Public Affairs Director Maj. Chris Hughes Public Affairs Chief Gunnery Sgt. Rhys Evans Press Chief Sgt. Robert Carlson Managing Editor Aiko Brum Lifestyles Editor Sgt. Roman Yurek The Hawaii Marine is an unofficial newspaper pub- lished every Thursday by RFD Publications, Inc., 45-525 Luluku Road, Kaneohe, HI 96744, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Marine Corps under exclusive con- tract to the U.S. Marine Corps. This civilian enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the military services. Contents of the “Hawaii Marine” are not necessarily the official views of or endorsed by the United States Government, the Department of Defense or the U.S. Marine Corps. All advertising is provided by RFD Publications, Inc., 235-5881. The appearance of advertising in the “Hawaii Marine,” including inserts and supplements, does not constitute en- dorsement of the firms’ products and services by the DoD, Sgt. Roman Yurek DoN or the U.S. Marine Corps of the products or services advertised. Above — Commander Jackson Harris, chaplain for 3rd Marine Regiment, is taunted with a gun to his head by one of the hostiles. Right — Hostages Everything advertised in the Hawaii Marine shall be are pushed to a hidden location with their hands bound and heads cov- made available for purchase, use or patronage without re- ered by a hood. gard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mari- duced by name only. survival. the course remained hood- tal status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any oth- WORLD VISION, From A-1 Afterwards, the individuals The course moved to ed and with hands bound. er non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. explained they were in the Marine Corps Training Area The hostiles yelled and Editorial content or public service announcements (i.e. Pacific for allowing us to military, allowing aide Bellows for hostage sur- treated them with no re- all content other than paid advertisements) is edited, pre- use these facilities,” Rogers workers to get to know vival training. spect. pared and provided by the Public Affairs Office aboard said. “Working with them as people first. During the exercise, one The exercise ended with a . Opinions expressed are not to Marines has truly been a “I have a better under- group boarded the bus, debrief. The students, rep- be considered an official expression of the DoD or the U.S. positive experience.” standing of what these guys which was stopped by hos- resenting Germany, India, Marine Corps. One of the hurdles that do out here,” said Gunnery tiles who were drama stu- the Philippines and Africa, To contact the MCB Hawaii Public Affairs Office use the had to be overcome was Sgt. Daniel Duran, logistics dents from the Leeward returned to the areas of the following addresses: misperceptions. Some of the chief for Headquarters Community College. world that they came from HAWAII MARINE, BUILDING 216, MCB HAWAII aide workers come from Battery, 1st Bn., 12th “So who’s your leader,” with valuable, possibly life- KANEOHE BAY, HI, 96863 countries where military Marines. one of the hostiles asked a saving, information. E-MAIL: [email protected] personnel are viewed as During the week, groups hostage. All learned a great deal, FAX: 257-2511, PHONE: 257-8840 “the bad guys.” Therefore, of eight worked together For more than an hour, said Rogers, who plans on instead of introducing the and learned risk analysis, the World Vision, Save the continuing the newly estab- Marines and Sailors by rank contingency plans, emer- Children and Safe Harbor lished relationship with and name, they were intro- gency plans, and hostage International students in Hawaii’s Marines. HAWAII MARINE February 22, 2002 • A-3

CORPORAL’S COURSE: Real-world ‘super heroes’ WWORDORD ONON mold today’s young NCOs THETHE Story and Photos by Sgt. Alexis R. Mulero S TREET Combat Correspondent S TREET

Noncommisioned of- ficers are known to many as the backbone of the Marine Corps. They serve as the vital link be- What does it tween commanders and enlisted Marines. Are these Marine mean to you, Corps superheroes born with the proper tools and knowledge to main- to be an tain and continue the long and glorious tradi- tions of our Corps? Sergeant Thomas Rios, an instructor NCO? Some of them might at Regimental Schools, inspects a be, but others are trained student’s uniform. Sgt. Judah Crawford, also an instructor, takes and schooled at the notes of Rios’ findings. Corporal’s Course, NCO Sergeant Freddy Ortiz, chief instructor at the Corporal’s Course, teaches one of his students the Academy here at MCB “...Leading my proper distance between the NCO Sword and his chin Marines and Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. when responding to the command, “Present, sword.” getting the The mission of the mission and Corporal’s Course is to at the course, they also Crawford agreed that for readiness of provide NCOs with edu- take home many lessons him, as a new instructor, my unit cation and leadership not taught in the class- time management has accomplished.” training to enhance their room. been the most difficult Cpl. David professional qualifica- “While at the school, obstacle to overcome. Azan tion in preparation for the most important les- For others, like chief Student assuming duties of son I learned was time instructor Sgt. Freddy Corporal’s greater responsibility. management,” said Cpl. Ortiz, a prior drill in- Course, The course places David Azan, class leader, structor with nearly 20 Regimental Schools heavy emphasis on lead- Corporal’s Course Class years in the Corps, time ership through guided 05-02. “If you manage management is second discussions. The your time wisely, all nature. What’s more dif- Corporal’s Course con- tasks expected of you ficult is demanding the sists of 13 training days can be accomplished.” amount of time, energy, in which Marine NCOs However, the course is knowledge and skills are evaluated in the fol- not only beneficial to the from himself and the lowing areas: leadership new NCOs but also to its other instructors to in- “...To be able to lead and set the development, counsel- five fearless instructors. still confidence in those example for ing, close order drill, uni- “The course chal- they teach. junior form inspections, physi- lenges me to become a By constantly striving Marines.” cal fitness, warfighting, more experienced and to perfect their own skills customs, courtesies and versatile leader,” said as leaders, the instruc- Cpl. Justina Grant traditions. Sgt. Judah Crawford, the tors at the course are liv- Sergeant Olga Esquivia, an instructor Student In addition to the nu- course’s junior instruc- ing proof of the quality at Regimental Schools, pulls out a ruler to ensure accurate placement of Corporal’s merous subjects that tor. of training Marines re- chevrons on one of the student’s uni- Course, graduates master while Like the students, ceive while at the school. forms. Regimental Schools

“It means to be the ultimate in- structor.” Sgt. Thomas Rios Instructor, Corporal’s Course Regimental Schools

“It means to be like ‘Superman.’ And it means to strive to have no weak- ness, to be the best Marine you can be.” Instructors watch their students execute the dead-hang pull-up and, as applicable, explain needed adjustments. Sgt. Judah Crawford BAND, From A-1 tators and other floats and bands. Instructor, Many times during parades, specta- Corporal’s A crew of security Marines provid- tors would simply yell, “God bless Course Regimental ed by the Fourth Marine Regiment was America” or “God bless the Marines” Schools needed to simply keep the sometimes as the formations would march by. wild crowds at bay as the formation One could simply tell the number of would walk through. current or former Marines in the Band members were often showered crowds when the band would play “The key objec- with beads and other flying objects, ‘The Marines Hymn’ by watching in- tive is mission accomplish- such as coconuts, as they made their dividuals snap to attention in the river ment, but it’s al- way through the winding city streets. of people. so extremely Treacherous piles of horse manure and “I think this band played exception- important to garbage also proved another difficult ally well together at Mardi Gras, said take into obstacle the band had to overcome. Sgt. Michael Stanley, a French horn consideration The MARFORPAC band fit in to player in the MARFORPAC band. welfare of your troops.” each parade regardless of its theme “We trained very hard for the per- and provided patriotic music to the formances and in the end it all paid Cpl. Anthony spectators as they followed a four-man off,” Stanley added. “This trip is defi- Cavallaro color guard carrying the American flag nitely something that has brought the Student, and the Marine Corps colors. The band entire unit closer together.” Corporal’s Course wowed the crowds with their impres- Along with playing in the parades, Lance Cpl. Jason E. Miller Regimental sive drill movements and crisp unifor- members of the band also got to expe- Gunnery Sgt. Richard D. Bean, drum Schools mity. The unit in full dress blues sim- rience Mardi Gras for themselves as major, leads the MarForPac Band ply stood out amongst the sea of spec- they walked the streets of Nawlins’. through the streets of New Orleans. A-4 • February 22, 2002 HAWAII MARINE 2/3 raids Ford Island during mock seizure Story and Photos by Lance Cpl. Jason E. Miller Combat Correspondent

To several brand new Marines, who were recently assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, the idea of taking over an airfield held by enemy forces may not have sounded like an ideal first opera- tion. The battalion had spent the previous four days at the Kahuku Training Area performing rehearsals and preparing the Marines to be flown in by Army CH-47 helicopters at the time of the raid. The enemy was none other than 2/3’s own Weapons Co. holed up in several abandoned buildings along Ford Island’s overgrown airstrip. Weapons Co. had completed a similar raid to take their positions on the island only a day prior and stood awaiting the onslaught of the other three companies. Weapons took elevated positions and placed security at key points of the struc- tures that were to be attacked. Humvees mounted with MK-19 automatic grenade launchers and TOW missile systems also stood ready when the companies ar- rived. Even a mock-nerve agent mine was set to give the intruders a taste of biological and chemical warfare as well as sharpen Above — Marines from 2/3 disperse to secure the overgrown airstrip on Ford Island Tuesday. Below Left — The abandoned build- their squad level skills while wearing gas ings provided defensive positions for the squads from Weapons Co. during the attack. Below Right — Weapons Co. Marines masks. reatreated from their defensive positions when the final wave of Marines arrived on the island. The first wave of CH-47’s touched down at approximately 8 a.m. Marines quickly exited the aircraft and began set- ting up a perimeter on the overgrown tarmac. Several of the Marines quickly over- took a concrete structure and began us- ing it as a sickbay for casualties taken in the initial landing. Realism was highly stressed among the participants of the raid as officials would not allow the mock casualties to move by themselves at all. Marines who were injured even yelled for help and had to be carried several hundred yards to sickbay to be tended to by a Corpsman. “Realism is one of the main things we’re stressing out here,” said 1st Lt. Andrew Nord, training officer for 2/3. “We are working on bat- talion level coordination and we’re trying to get our See 2/3, A-5 HAWAII MARINE February 22, 2002 • A-5

EEVERYVERY CCLIMELIME ANDAND PPLACELACE Raider detachment returns from Afghanistan Sgt. W.A. Napper Jr. A clean environment doesn’t exist over Consolidated Public Affairs Office, MCAS there,” he explained. Miramar Lieutenant Col. C.T. Parker, com- manding officer, VMGR-352, said he was MCAS MIRAMAR, Calif. — The last proud of his returning Marines, although of the Raiders’ original detachment to he wished everyone who left could have Afghanistan returned to Marine Corps returned. Air Station Miramar Monday, after being “It was great to get the guys home,” he deployed for six months in support of said. “It’s kind of bittersweet because not Operation Enduring Freedom. everyone can come home. The KC-130 Hercules came to a rest in “You get mixed emotions because of the afternoon with family and friends everything,” he added. “They did an out- waiting for their Marines with open standing job over there. They were the arms. most reliable and hardest working (mili- According to Capt. Mike Alvarez, tary force) out there.” powerline division officer, Marine Aerial Chief Warrant Officer 2 William D. Crow Alvarez said the first two of the four Refueler Squadron 352 (VMGR-352), the Raider KC-130s returned in December. A KC-130 from VMGR-352, “The Raiders,” sits on an airfield of a forward operating aircraft was the last of the original four base while a KC-130 from VMGR-252 takes off with more Marines from the 26th MEU The final two were supposed to return KC-130s that departed the air station headed back to Kandahar Airport in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. Monday, but tragedy struck in January Sept. 27 — only 16 days after the when one of the birds crashed in tragedies at the World Trade Center, at were going through during the long Everyone starts getting anxious, and Pakistan. and in rural flight home. you see people walking around the air- The cause of the accident is still under Pennsylvannia. “You feel euphoric when you finally craft. investigation. Alvarez returned from Operation get back on the ground,” he said. “The “I just missed the general, every day “Those guys went through so much,” Enduring Freedom in December, and he last hour (of the flight), right about when infrastructure of American society. said Alvarez. “It’s just great to have them said he could relate to what the Raiders you’re over Nevada, is the worst. ...Things like paved roads and showers. home.”

2/3, From A-4 ing to the structures they were to overtake. wasn’t before they had detonated their The sound of blanks from small-weapons nerve agent mine and claimed several en- brand new Marines rolling.” fire filled the Ford Island air. emy casualties. The second wave of helicopters touched As the raiding Marines eventually made Marines were running in every direc- down sometime later. Those Marines im- it closer to their targets, their Military tion with gas masks and full combat gear mediately began their mission of reinforc- Operations in Urban Terrain skills really as the hot pacific sun beat down. Slowly ing the perimeter set by the previous began to shine. Squads seemed to cross but surely, however, the assaulting wave. The second wave also took many ca- through danger zones in perfect fashion. Marines began making progress to take sualties from Weapons Co. firing posi- The Weapons Co. Marines, who were over the airfield. tions. dressed in desert camouflage, had to “This whole training evolution was re- When the third wave hit the deck, the quickly retreat from the first of the build- ally awesome,” said Pfc. Jordan Dale, a action between the rival companies began ings as they were overrun by the sheer TOW gunner with Weapons Co. 2/3. “It to heat up. Marines finally began bound- number of oncoming Marines, but that was a really good scenario.” A-6 • February 22, 2002 HAWAII MARINE

MMILITARYILITARY BBLOTTERLOTTER Traffic Court - A Sailor notified the Military Police in a traffic accident. - Three Marines were apprehended There were a total of 85 traffic citations Department of damage to private prop- - A Marine family member notified for DUI. issued. erty. MPD of harassing phone calls. - A Marine notified MPD of a larceny - A civilian was detained for driving - A Navy family member was de- of private property. The Blotter under the influence. tained for DUI. - A Marine was apprehended when a - Two civilians were detained for pos- - Two Marines were involved in a traf- - A Marine was apprehended for as- verbal altercation turned physical. sesion of a narcotic. fic accident. sault, drunk and disorderly conduct, and - A military family member was de- - A Marine and a civilian were in- communicating a threat. Lost and Found tained when a verbal altercation turned volved in a traffic accident. - A civilian was apprehended for DUI. If you’re missing valuables, call Lost physical. - A Marine and a Sailor were involved - A soldier was apprehended for DUI. and Found at 257-2103, ext. 325. Hawaii MMARINEARINE IFESTYLES HawaiiLL Marine B Section IFESTYLESFebruary 22, 2002

A group of youngsters dance the night away while members of the Marine Forces Pacific Band dazzle the crowd with some classic and modern rock and roll. Musical taste of Oahu hits K-Bay Story and Photos by tain while three other people sat on the other side and Sgt. Roman Yurek answered questions. Lifestyles Editor Only one of the three would win a date with the con- testant. The contestant chose the winner based on an- All around the United States, cities closed entire swers given and the response of the crowd. blocks to celebrate Mardi Gras Feb. 12. At 8 p.m. Friday, the “best singers” on base gathered People walked around with pounds of plastic beads at stage 3 for “Stage Survivor.” and masks, as music blasted from local musicians. This was a karaoke contest, but with one twist: As Unfortunately, the festivities all happened on a week- someone began singing, the crowd decided their fate on day. For the Marines and Sailors at MCB Hawaii, stage. Kaneohe Bay, partying on the weekday is nearly im- Some of the singers were not too favorable to the ears possible with the work load ahead the following day. of the crowd and were forced off stage quickly. To compensate for this, Marine Corps Community When the events were over, patrons moved to near- Services hosted their own Mardi Gras festivities Friday by tables at the various stages to enjoy the musical tal- and Saturday night. ent of their choice. More than 10 local bands were featured on four sep- Throughout the Party Gras, patron also enjoyed some arate stages at the base Marina, during the first ever grilled food while listening to the music. MCCS Party Gras celebration. Each stage also had a dance floor available for those The taste in music was diverse — bands played mod- that could not stay in their seats while listening to the ern rock, country and of course Hawaiian. music pumping in their ears. Besides the tunes that pumped through the air at the As the old saying goes, “All good things must come Marina, there were two other attractions that seemed to to and end.” gather the interests of the single Marines and Sailors. The bands packed up, the dance floors cleared out The first one was called “The Hook.” Just like televi- and by midnight Saturday the Marina looked like it sion’s The Dating Game, a contestant sat behind a cur- would any other day.

Renegade played Friday night to sooth the ears of all the “cowboys” on base.

Above, Sgt. Robert Davies, singer for the Marine Forces Pacific Show Band sent his vocals whirling through Stage 3 of the Party Gras. Left, three single men try their best to impress the woman behind the curtain for the chance to win a date during “The Hook” Friday night. B-2 • February 22, 2002 HAWAII MARINE MCCSMCCS M ARINE C ORPS C OMMUNITY S ERVICES www.mccshawaii.com POSSIBILITIES IN PARADISE By Debbie Baker, MCCS Public Relations

All Marine Athletics, address questions and tential members to “try FEBRUARY All the Time — Marines concerns. before they buy.” interested in competing in This meeting will be All Staff NCOs are in- Today the listed All-Marine pro- held at 3:30 p.m. in Bldg. vited to attend the grams should submit re- 244. For more informa- “Welcome back WestPac” Membership Appre- sumes to the Marine tion, call Youth Activities party, March 2 from 6 p.m. ciation Night — O’Club Corps Community at 254-7610. – 8 p.m. inside the members and their spous- Services Athletic Office by Fairways Ballroom. es are invited to a night of the respective deadline Key Volunteer Train- Local musicians “K-Bay musical entertainment, dates. ing — All interested Kane” will perform, and dinner and dancing dur- Command authoriza- spouses wanting to train all club members who ing “Membership Appre- tion is required for consid- for a key volunteer posi- bring a guest who signs ciation Night,” from 6 to eration. This league is open to The Rocker Room fea- tion are invited to attend up for membership will 11:30 p.m. For more information, all authorized Camp tures pupu-o-plenty, this training session, Feb. receive a “Lucky Number Tickets are $5 at the contact Steve Kalnasy at Smith personnel. darts, pool and Karaoke. 26 – 28 from 8 a.m. - noon Ticket.” door. 254-7590, or visit the The first game ignites Call 254-5592. at the KV Center, Bldg. Club members may For more information, Semper Fit Center Bldg. March 5 at 11:30 a.m., in- 3022. For more informa- rack up many Lucky call 254-7650 3037. side the Camp Smith gym- 24 / Sunday tion or to make a reserva- Number Tickets to enter a • All-Marine Women’s nasium. tion, call 257-2410. drawing for big prizes. Basketball: Resumes are For more, call 477-0498. Forty-Love — Get your The party continues in SM&SP due to MCCS Athletics by “forty-love,” during the 27 / Wednesday the Rocker Room, as DJ Sunday. 23 / Saturday Hawaiian Tennis Acade- Brian takes over the party • All-Marine Women’s my’s “Topspin Smash.” Hot Wings – It’s Hot reigns from 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. Soccer: Resumes are due Pyramid Beach All Each Sunday in Wing Wednesday at the For more Rocker Room to MCCS Athletics by Military Surf Showdown February, all active duty Rocker Room. All Hot information, call 254-7570. Sunday. — Are you ready to take military may sign up for Wings are 25 cents and are • All-Marine Triathlon: on the surf at Pyramid free, professional tennis served from 5:30 – 9:30 LINKS Team Leader Resumes are due to MCCS Rock Beach? lessons held at the base p.m. Sought — The LINKS or- Athletics by March 25. If you have what it tennis courts. If you like it hot, ganization is accepting re- • All-Marine Women’s takes to tame the surf, this The Hawaii Tennis Wednesdays at the Rocker sumes for a Team Leader. Softball: Resumes are due competition is for you. Academy will provide Room will make you This is a voluntary posi- to MCCS Athletics by May This surfing showdown tennis rackets and balls. sweat, call 254-5592. tion that will assist LINKS 10. happens Feb. 23 at Space is limited to 25 in mentoring military • All-Marine Women’s Pyramid Rock Beach at 7 patrons each Sunday. MARCH spouses. Volleyball: Resumes are a.m. (The rain date is For more information All resumes must be All events are due to MCCS Athletics by March 2). or to sign up, call 258- 1 / Friday submitted to Personal open to single, active June 10. All military personnel 8081. Services, Bldg. 216 no lat- duty military. The and family members may Base Library Exhib- er than close of business SM&SP Office is lo- Pau Hana Fridays — compete for top prizes. 25 / Monday ition —“Black Women: on March 2. For a com- cated in Bldg. 219. Pau Hana Fridays are held For more, call 254-7655. Achievements Against the plete list of job duties call Call 254-7593, for at the Rocker Room from Coupon Days Craze — Odds,” March 1 – 15. 257-7790. more about events. 4 p.m. – 2 a.m. All club Gambling Good Time Today is savings day if This exhibit will focus members can attend the — The Staff NCO Rocker you’ve been clipping on 100 black women from 8 / Friday Program Review Rocker Room’s Friday Room & the Fairways wisely. It’s Double various areas in science, Saturday: Let your Night Dance Party featur- Ballroom hosts “Casino Coupon Day at the Wiki politics, humanities and NCO Appreciation — “inner predator” ing DJ Brian from 8 p.m. – Night,” from 7 p.m. – 1 Wiki Market (254-7587) more. For more informa- For the countless orders come out to play at 1 a.m. a.m. and the Plantation Store tion, call the Base Library they carry out and for the Oceanside Paintball Patrons may pounce on Tickets are available inside the MCX (254- at 254-7624. various ways in which Saturdays from 9 free pupus from 5 – 7 p.m. now at a cost of $15 for 3890). they make you shine, they a.m. to 4 p.m., and Get your weekend start- members and $18 for Most coupons will be 2 / Saturday certainly deserve some Sundays from noon ed right by heading to the guests. redeemed for twice their recognition. to 5 p.m. Oceanside Rocker Room. Call 254- Press your luck with the face value. Some restric- Welcome Back WestPac Staff NCOs are encour- Paintball is located 5592, for more. club’s “Funny Money” tions may apply. See store — Are you a staff non- aged to bring their NCOs behind the Lemon and enjoy food, dancing for details. commissioned officer or to NCO Appreci-ation Lot. Camp Smith Coed and tons of prizes. civilian equivalent? Are Night at the Rocker Room, Sunday: Active du- Volleyball — All interest- Call 254-5592, for addi- 26 / Tuesday you a member of the Staff March 8 from 4 – 6 p.m. ty military can enjoy ed Camp Smith patrons tional details. NCO club? Get out of the shop and free, professional who are yearning to Youth Activities Parent If you like parties, danc- head for the Rocker tennis lessons each bump, set and spike will Rock at the Rocker Board Advisory Meeting ing, billiards and great Room’s NCO Appreci- Sunday in February. get their chance to take Room — All Staff NCOs — Parents who have chil- food, the Staff NCO ation Night to enjoy plen- Equipment is pro- center stage. and their guests may now dren participating in Rocker Room is where ty of free pupus, drink vided, and reserva- Camp Smith is accept- “Rock the Rocker Room,” youth programs are invit- you need to be. specials and billiards. tions are required. ing coed volleyball team every Saturday night from ed to attend this forum to Now, the Staff NCO For more information, March 12-15: Parti- rosters through Feb. 28. 6 p.m. – 2 a.m. provide insight, ideas and Rocker Room allows po- call 254-5592. cipate in the March Madness 3 on 3 Bas- ketball Tournament at the Main Gym Pyramid Beach All Military Surf Showdown from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Debbie Baker Double elimination MCCS Public Relations will apply, cost is $8 per team, and Are you a Pipeline Master or a Pipeline Grasshopper? Are you set awards will be given. to tackle pipeline trials and tribulations? All active duty military per- Get forms at SM&SP. sonnel and family members grab your boards and vie in the Pyramid April 13: The Beach All Military Surf Showdown, Saturday, at Pyramid Rock Beach, Spring Flag Football Marine Corps Base Hawaii from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Open to all ages and Classic will take divided into men’s and women’s categories, this surfing showdown place from 9 a.m. to 5 also features a body boarding competition. Entry fee, which includes p.m. at Pop Warner an exclusive Surf Showdown T-shirt and plate lunch, is $20 Field. Teams will be (Contestants registering day of competition will be charged an extra 10-person with two $10). subs, $15 per team. Top performers in each category will claim awards and prizes from RNR Surf & Ski, The Shack, Dave & Busters, The Ultra Zone, XCEL Check out the Wetsuits and Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park. Registration forms SM&SP Benefits… must be completed and returned to the Water Safety division, in Bldg. Courtesy of MCCS Klipper Golf Course: 274. The Pyramid Rock Beach All Military Surf Showdown is the time Free range balls, club Saturday join some of the best military surfers in the Pyramid Rock to test your surf worth. For additional savvy surf details, call Water Beach All Military Surf Showdown from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Pyramid Rock rental $5, and play 18 Safety at 254-7655. Beach. holes for $8 K-Bay Lanes: $1.50 per game (Monday – Ali (R) Today 7:15 p.m. Thursday before 5 Kate & Leopold (PG-13) Today 10:30 p.m. p.m.), free shoe Joe Somebody (PG) Saturday 7:15 p.m. rental (Monday – Vanilla Sky (R)) Saturday 9:45 p.m. Thursday) and the Joe Somebody (PG) Sunday 3:30 p.m. No-Tap Program $15 MMOVIEOVIE TTIMEIME Free Screening of: We Were Soldiers (R) Sunday 7:15 p.m. on Thurs. at 8:15 Ali (R) Wednesday 7:15 p.m. p.m. Prices: Adults (12 and older) $3, Children (6 to 11) $1.50, Children (5 Free Screening of: Ali (R) Thursday 1 p.m. FREE 2nd showing: Snow Dogs (PG) March 1, 7:15 p.m. and younger) free. Matinee prices are $2 for adults and $1 for children. Friday & Saturday Orange County (PG-13) March 1, 10:30 p.m. Parents must purchase tickets for “R” rated movies in person at the box movies at the Base A Beautiful Mind (PG-13) March 2, 7:15 p.m. Theater (E-5 & be- office for children 16 years old and younger. Imposter (PG-13) March 2, 9:45 p.m. low) For E-5 and below, admission is free to the second show on Friday and Snow Dogs (PG) March 3, 3:30 p.m. 30-minutes Internet Saturday evenings only. Sunday evenings, the price is $1 for all patrons. Lord of the Rings (PG-13) March 3, 3:30 p.m. Access: At the Base Please show your ID at the box office. Phone 254-7642 for recorded info. Imposter (PG-13) March 6, 7:15 p.m. Library. Hawaii MMARINEARINE SSPORTSPORTS B-3, Hawaii Marine Sports Page February 22, 2002 Great Aloha runners give back to community Story and Photos by than a half-dollar. It automatically started the Sgt. Alexis R. Mulero runners’ time when they stepped on the timing Combat Correspondent mats at the starting line and stopped their time when crossing the finish line mats. Honolulu —- During a time when most of the When the runners finished, they received a country is paying attention to the 2002 Winter GAR-T-shirt and a warm welcome from thou- Olympics in Salt Lake City, the local communi- sands of GAR supporters. ty gathered for a fun run under the sun. Trophies and awards were given out to vari- Approximately 21,000 civilians and several ous categories and ages. There was even one military formations awaited the sounds of a can- award to the top military male and female fin- non in front of the Aloha Tower Marketplace ishers and unit running formation. here to start the 18th Annual Great Aloha Run “We always get a good turnout from our local on Presidents Day. military community,” said Carole Kai, co- This yearly event promotes health and well- founder of the Great Aloha Run. “Admiral ness for Hawaii’s people and visitors. Dennis Blair has set a tone for the military to par- In addition to the great workout, participants ticipate in events that are important to the com- also receive a warm feeling knowing that most munity in which they live.” of the money raised at the event goes back to the Besides the awards, there was plenty of food community. A total of more than 4.8 million dol- and entertainment for everyone who assisted lars has been donated to numerous charities with the event. throughout Hawaii since the birth of this event. However, unlike years before, this year’s GAR had a staggered start and a new timing system. The participants had three different starting times. The first start began at 6:50 a.m. and was com- posed of competitive wheelchair and military servicemembers running in formation. Behind them, a herd of elite and casual runners awaited their start which commenced at 7 a.m., and last but not least, the fun walkers and all strollers fol- lowed at 7:07 a.m. Even though the commencement of the race sounds confusing. The ChampionChip Timing Technology made it easy for GAR coordinators to keep track of participant’s finishing times. A joint service formation ran the Great Aloha Run, The ChampionChip is a microchip no larger carrying the flag of each of the services on Oahu.

Many runners at the Great Aloha Run 2002 showed their patriotism by Members of McKinley High School women’s varsity basketball team volunteered to pass out water to wearing athletic gear that displayed the red, white and blue of the the more than 21,000 runners who participated in the Great Aloha Run 2002. American flag. B-4 • February 22, 2002 HAWAII MARINE

WORD TO PASS Race to Victory course along the beach and through the individual civilians is $25, relay teams up a current issues of Hawaii Race mag- Hale Koa’s scenic 72-acre property. are $37 and keiki are $17. azine. Everyone’s a winner at the Fort The adult’s race, a flat scenic 5k route, All finishers will receive an offical race A big mahalo to our sponsors for mak- DeRussy Biathlon, presented by followed by a 1k swim, will precede a T-shirt, race results card, refreshments ing this event possible: MacFarms of MacFarms of Hawaii, an open-to-the run-swim-run event for keiki which will and a chance to win awards and prizes. Hawaii, First Hawaii Bank, Cytomax, public event, where runners of all ages kick-off at 9 a.m. To sign up for the Fort DeRussy Menehune Water, Niketown and HFM will enjoy a beautiful run and swim Entry fee for servicemembers is $22, Biatholon, call 955-0555 ext. 155, or pick- Foods. HAWAII MARINE February 22, 2002 • B-5 MarForPac sergeant lives his dream Lance Cpl. Jason E. Miller It was at this time when his parents took him to see Combat Correspondent a Marine band concert. It was a concert for children where each of the players would stand up and tell Being chosen as a member of one of the Marine about the instrument they were playing, Stanley said. Corps’ bands is a prestigious honor. Each of the musi- One player stood up and said “This is the French cians is a finely tuned musical machine expected to horn.” practice and perform, rain or shine, when duty calls. “He made the most amazing sound with that instru- One Marine stationed here, with the Marine Forces ment that I’d ever heard,” said the Jacksonville, Fla. na- Pacific Band, at MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay has taken tive. “I left there very impressed with, the Marine Corps his playing to a level that most musicians envy. and the French horn.” Respected highly by his peers, subordinates and su- Shortly after that, Stanley’s mother rented him a periors, Sgt. Michael Stanley is a talented musician ca- French horn, which he quickly began learning to play. pable of playing every instrument in the bands reper- He then began progressing through school and as a toire, including the trumpet, tuba, French horn, trom- player for his school band. bone and many others. When he graduated from high school; Stanley at- The 29-year old Stanley began playing the trumpet tended State University, where he earned his more than 24 years ago and hasn’t quit. bachelors degree in music education. Lance Cpl. Jason E. Miller “My father was a trumpet player,” Stanley said. “At He also attended the Royal Academy of Music in Sergeant Michael Stanley plays his French horn the five years old, I would just make noises with the thing, London, England, where he received an Artist diploma streets of New Orleans during Mardi Gras. but luckily my elementary school had a music program. of Horn Performance. That’s where I really started learning.” Stanley then spent a year as an assistant band direc- At ten years old, Stanley had begun to play the tenor tor at a high school in Miami, Florida. But he left after saxophone, but couldn’t seem to make any noise with it. See STANLEY, B-6 B-6 • February 22, 2002 HAWAII MARINE

STANLEY, From B-5 Stanley has completed 12 hours of graduate work and hopes to one day realizing he couldn’t spend as much time earn a doctorate degree in music and concentrating on his own music. eventually teach college level musicians. “Teaching is great and can be a lot “I think the Marine Corps has offered fun,” said Stanley. “I wanted to pursue a me more opportunities than I would playing career while teaching. But, I have ever gotten as a civilian. I’ve found that to be a very difficult task. played for the President of the United Stanley then auditioned for a Marine States and traveled all over the world,” recruiter and decided to make music said Stanley with pride in his voice. I al- with a Marine Band his daily job. so get to play daily with some of the best “Marine bands are very versatile,” musicians I’ve ever known. I couldn’t said Stanley. “We play a lot of different ever get that experience anywhere else.” types of music. Anything we don’t play that I want to, I can always pursue at an off-duty time.” Stanley’s goal as a musician is simply to continue playing as long as he can. “I don’t know what that means as far as the Marine Corps. Right now, there are a lot of paths I can take. I’m just keeping my options open to continue my career Lance Cpl. Jason E. Miller as a professional musician, be it military Stanley, along with the rest of the or civilian,” said the five-foot, 10-inch MarForPac Band recently returned from tall Marine. showcasing their talent at Mardi Gras.