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Local Leaders Sign Community Covenant with Army in Hawaii VOL. 37 NO. 28 | JULY 11, 2008 INSIDE Soldiers continue service tradition Pioneers sought and shaped policy for “true volunteers” to “fight and win wars” LEO J. DAUGHERTY III U.S. Army Accessions Command On July 1, 2008, the U.S. Army marks one of its greatest success- Friendly Fourth es: the 35th anniversary of the All-Volunteer Force (AVF). Being deployed didn’t The idea of an all-volunteer Loran Doane | U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Public Affairs stop 2nd Brigade Soldiers force, while not new, was born from celebrating Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle signs the Army Community Covenant during the Fourth of July celebration at Schofield Barracks. amidst the withdrawal of U.S. forces from South Vietnam in the Independence Day with summer of 1969. President Nixon, their Iraqi counterparts who had called for an end to the draft during the 1968 presidential A-3 campaign, instructed the Army Local leaders sign Community chief of staff, Gen. William C. Westmoreland, to determine the feasibility of ending the Army’s reliance on selective service to fill Oahu North the ranks. While not totally sold on the Covenant with Army in Hawaii volunteer Army idea, Westmore- Town Hall land noted in an address to the day amongst civic and business leaders, ed- grams for surviving spouses. KAYLA OVERTON Association of the United States The next town hall ucators, citizen groups, employers and indi- “The Army Community Covenant recog- U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Public Affairs Army on Oct. 13, 1970, that “the meeting for the Oahu SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Community and vidual members of the Hawaii ohana.” nizes these local communities — and civic and Army is committed to an all-out North community will be Army leaders signed the Army Community Among the signatories were Governor Lin- service groups — for their wonderful contri- effort in working toward a zero held Tuesday, July 15, Covenant, in conjunction with the 37th An- da Lingle, state and local elected officials, a butions and support to our Army family here draft — a volunteer force.” Medal of Honor recipient, and community in Hawaii,” Margotta said. “Just as the nation 6:30 p.m., at Schofield’s nual Fourth of July Spectacular here, on Sills Westmoreland appointed Lt. Field. and military leaders. benefits from a strong Army, the Army ben- Gen. George I. Forsythe, com- Sgt. Smith Theater. The Hawaii Army Community Covenant “It’s my honor to sign this community efits from the support of strong local com- mander of Combat Developments covenant as a symbolic and heartfelt sign of munities.” See News Briefs, A-6 signing is the 30th covenant signed nation- Command, as special assistant for wide between the Army and state and local our support,” said Lingle. “I’m so grateful The covenant signing was preceded with a the Modern Volunteer Force. leaders. The symbolic commitment of the that in Hawaii the military is a part of our concert by Billy Ray Cyrus. Nearly 40,000 Forsythe’s mission was to ensure vital relationship commends communities ohana, and this community covenant shows spectators attended the show. the Army stayed committed to a for their support of Soldiers and their fami- just that.” “Let me be the first to express my maha- zero draft and to implementing lies. Communities around the nation show Sol- lo to members of our armed services and recommendations from a commis- Activities abound “For the past 100 years, the Hawaiian com- diers and their families support every day by pay tribute to their dedication to duty and sion headed by Thomas Gates that munity has provided tremendous support to offering services such as providing finan- service to our country,” wrote U.S. Sen. Daniel the Army stop relying on draftees. From the FRSA town hall Army Soldiers and their families,” said Col. cial guidance and jobs for military families, K. Akaka. “We owe these honorable men Westmoreland gave Forsythe au- meeting, July 14, to Matthew Margotta, commander, U.S. Army offering wounded warrior support, holding and women and their families an enormous thority to overcome bureaucratic classes on job training Garrison-Hawaii. “We see this support every community celebrations, and providing pro- debt of gratitude.” and congressional opposition to an all-volunteer force and to focus and stained glass, there’s on recruiting an Army based on no reason to be bored. “true volunteers.” Forsythe’s appointment was no B-2 PTA’s Fire & Emergency ‘rescues’ top award accident. Both he and Westmore- land had experienced firsthand the Story and Photo by effects of leading into combat a CHICPAUL BECERRA force based almost exclusively on U.S. Army Garrison-Pohakuloa Public Affairs draftees. Given the Vietnam War’s POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii — corrosive effects on the Army’s No one knows about fires and emergencies bet- ability to defend the U.S. and its al- ter than the firefighters and emergency med- lies, both Westmoreland and ical technicians here. Forsythe saw as their objective the The U.S. Army recently selected Pohakuloa restoration of professional stan- Training Area (PTA) Fire and Emergency Ser- dards in the officer corps and sen- vices as the Army Fire Department of the Year ior enlisted ranks. 2007 (small department category). They viewed the adoption of the “These firefighters are the best, and it’s nice all-volunteer concept as an op- that (they) are recognized for the work that they portunity to restore the Army’s do here,” said Eric Moller, deputy fire chief and ability to fight and win wars. As acting garrison fire chief, PTA Fire and Emer- Eric Moller l PTA Fire and Emergency Services Forsythe later stated, “I was not gency Services. Pohakuloa firefighters and emergency medical technicians coordinate with Hawaii County fire- going to be a three-star recruiter He said the fire department responded to 900 fighters in containing a fire near Waikoloa Village. and that I would have a role in re- emergency calls last year and saved 38 lives. forming the Army.” “PTA’s Fire and Emergency Services per- sisting in car crashes,” Moller said. “Our fire- Emergency Services, amplified on the depart- Westmoreland and Forsythe saw sonnel have been supporting PTA and the Big fighters put a lot of effort and professionalism ment’s mission. the all-volunteer force as a means Island communities over the years, doing lots (in their job).” Pulling rank of EMS (emergency medical services) and as- Steve Coloma, acting captain, PTA Fire and SEE PTA, A-10 SEE VOLUNTEER, A-10 Soldiers from 25th Infantry Division units battle for bragging rights Sgt. Audie Murphy Club inducts three new warriors into its elite ranks in the Tropic Lightning Challenge Week Story and Photo by SGT. 1ST CLASS SHERYL L. LAWRY RELATED STORY 500th Military Intelligence Brigade Public Affairs • Read about how SAMC volunteers are helping out B-1, B-5 in the community, page A-8. SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — The buzz of nervous conversations traveled throughout the 500th Mili- perience with more than a club membership. They tary Intelligence (MI) Brigade’s Headquarters entryway, walked away with a new connection to World War II’s recently, when seven Soldiers dressed in Class As most decorated Soldier, Audie Leon Murphy, and a fu- This issue stood anxiously waiting to enter the brigade’s con- ture filled with volunteering. ference room for their turn to appear before the Sgt. Murphy is renowned for being one of America’s Footsteps in Faith A-2 Audie Murphy Club (SAMC) board. greatest Soldiers because of the heroic actions he Those who demonstrated they had “what it took” to took in Italy and France during World War II. His ac- Deployed Forces A-3 be inducted into the club walked away from the ex- tions, which saved the lives of many, earned him every decoration for valor the Army and U.S. gov- Soldiers A-9 Sgt. Michael Davids from the 205th Miltary Intelli- ernment awarded at that time, including the Medal of gence Battalion, 500th MI Brigade sits before the Sgt. Honor. MWR B-2 Audie Murphy Club board, rapidly answering panel member’s questions. Davids was the only E-5 to Sports & Fitness B-4 appear before the board and was inducted. SEE SAMC, A-10 A-2 | JULY 11, 2 0 08 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS & COMMENTARY Commander’s Corner We want to hear from you... The Hawaii Army Weekly wel- comes articles from Army organi- Mock billing to improve energy conservation zations, announcements from the general public about community LT. COL. MARK BOUSSY Many mainland Army posts tion of power can be expected olition will not receive a meter. We can choose to not cut the events of interest to the military com- Commander, U.S. Army Garrison-Oahu have already implemented this during the installation phase, so as In 2009, all historic homes will grass, but once the electric bill munity, and letters and commen- directive. a precaution, electronics such as begin receiving meters as these comes in it is a “payable due.” All U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii taries. The intent of this Department f computers and TVs should be must go through a very detailed We all can agree that our coun- (USAG-HI) housing communities If you have newsworthy ideas or Defense-mandated program is not turned off. approval process before changes try’s dependency on oil is a na- are required to follow the Office of stories you’d like to write, coordi- to take money out of Soldiers’ Phase Two starts December can be made to the homes. tional concern, and we should all nate with the managing editor at the Secretary of Defense’s (OSD) and families’ 2008 with mock billing.
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