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Jul deal& tomovtow Smith, K-Bay clash CAMP SMITH - "Action" will When asked what his team's Chuck Slavens, the player/coach be the word for the day when the top strongest points were, Coach Campbell of 1st Radio, after having seen the Intramural Softball teams from K-Bay quoted foremost the statement, "We Conunanders in action said, "They've and Camp Smith meet tomorrow to don't make errors!" got a good defense and pretty good decide "who's NUMBER ONE." Coach Campbell doubted that pitching.. hut we do too." Scheduled to begin a best two either team would "sneak up and lake Coach Slavens also lists a strong out of three playoff series at 7 p.m. on the first two games," saying, "I am defense and pitching as strong points. Camp Smith Territory are the looking forward to an exciting 1st Radio holds an undefeated CINCPAC Commanders and KBay's three-game tournament." 20 game season to its credit for this 1st Radio Battalion. Two examples of the year which duplicated their The second game will be held at undefeated 1971 season (that one with K-Bay's Pollack Field Sunday, again a 13 -win tally). at 7 p.m. If a third game is required it Neither of the two coaches will be a Monday afternoon thriller See how the teams match up on page 5 foresee advantage problems if the back at Camp Smith, starting at 2 p.m, playoff is forced to go for three games, The CINCPAC Commanders go despite the fact that it means one team into the playoff with a 14 -I season playing its home field twice. record under their belts, and a Commanders' defensive and offensive Record-wise, 1st Radio has a reputation for fine defensive action in power are pitcher Gordy Howell and slight edge due to the fact that they the field and a strong pitching staff. shortstop Danny Cordle. Both were had to compete against 18 teams to "I am told K-Bay's pitching staff selected to play in the Hawaiian All earn their undefeated honors while the is excellent," remarked the Navy Tournament Team which will be Commanders faced only live teams, Commanders' Members of Headquarters Company, 3rd Marines, 1st Marine Brigade, pitch and camouflage tents during a three day command coach Jim Campbell representing Hawaii in the WESTPAC losing once in the season to the second post exercise at Bellows Air Force Base, this week. Participating in the exercise was 109 personnel from the headquarters, motor who has never played or watched the Regionals, to be held in Japan later ranking Camp Smith team, the transport, reconnaissance and shore party units of the 3rd Marine Regiment. (photo by LCpI Mike Lane) 1st Radio Bn team in action. this month. "Grunts." THE HAWAII MARINE Vol. I , No. 2 Helping to keep Hawaii green July 14, 1972 Inhouse Vocational Training debuts at K-Bay Aug. 2 K-BAY-In-house vocational training for enlisted personnel, government pays the lion's share. And, still others find it difficult to As Gavilan College is a fully accredited institution, a student offered by Gavilan College of Gilroy, Calif. makes its debut here Aug. 2 obtain adequate, continuous transportation to attend off-base courses. being transferred after starting a program at K-Bay can "pick-it-up" at a later date, through another school, in a His college as a limited number of students begin night classes in both Police Gavilan's program is an answer to these and other problem areas. different location. Science and Construction Technology. The only prerequisites for enrollment in either of the four credits are transferable. programs, aside personal interest in the subject and a desire to Initial enrollment will be limited, due primarily to space and from Of particular interest to prospective students is the little known better oneself, are: equipment limitations and testing of an untried yet extremely fact that successful completion of of a vocational training program, . Be 18- years -old or older; promising and beneficial self-improvement program. Registration will be coupled with a limited number of credits in other courses, could lead to based on a quota system by unit size. Success of the program, however, . Be a K-Bay based Marine sergeant (E-5) or below, or equivalent an Associate of Science Degree. should ensure expansion. Naval rating; and The California-based college's curriculum is unique in that it's Police Science and Construction Technology are but two . Have completed at least 181 days active service. developed through coordination with a board composed of leaders vocational fields being highlighted in the initisl kinta7, of this unique snow.". within the business community. In other words, they after what pilot program. Availability became a reality after development of an The initial program breakdown is on prospective employees desire. idea presented during the Air Station's Human Affairs study last fall. page 6 Gavilan College's vocational training, either standing on its own Following on the heels of the above programs are classes in both merit or coupled with the St. Louis High School Diploma Program, is Automotive Mechanics and Body and Fender, including automotive Neither a minimum GCT nor a high school diploma are required sure to offer K-Bay Marines and sailors a golden opportunity to better body painting. These classes are tentatively scheduled to commence in for registration. All fees, with the exception of the text book cost, are prepare themselves either civilian live or pursuit of a early October. paid by the Veteran's Administration. for transition to military career. Many here have a strong desire to learn a trade -- but can't meet "Gavilan College is interested in enrolling the individual who is For additional information on vocational training, contact the the academic requirements of most off-Station institutions. Others not trained in a vocational field," said Gavilan's Associated Dean Rolf Joint Education Center (72061) don't have the "bread" to pursue such training, even though the Bruckner. Marine cited HR teaches sensitivity, awareness K-BAY-Five Marines from here test curriculum developed by the two-week school," says Capt Cook, attended a Human Relations School at American Institutes for Research and "and have already graduated 75 the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San the Human Relations Branch at Marines." Diego, last January. Headquarters Marine Corps. A total of "The school at K-Bay initially for heroism Since then the school has been 113 officers and statt NCOs were hopes to train 150 to 160 Marines, made permanent and was redesignated trained in two pilot classes. with refresher course's throughout the by Sgt Robert L. Nash as an institute on July 1. Col D.J. Hunter, former head of year, to replace those discussion The Marines that attended the the Human Relations Branch, is leaders who leave," he explains. school from here are presently presently the institute's director. "Each Marine is suppose to K-BAY -A Marine sergeant was working on the Human Affairs "The purpose of the Human receive a 20-hour guided discussion cited for 'heroism' Thursday when he Program. They are: Capt T.M. Cook, Affairs Program here," says Capt package with 8 hours annual was awarded the Navy and Marine GySgt J.R. Toth, GySgt W. Harrah, Cook, "is to train unit discussion retraining," says the Captain. Corps Medal. SSgt P.P. Myra and SSgt J.W. Rogers. leaders so they may carry this back to "To accomplish this mission, Sgt Eric P. Litchfield, SOMS, The Human Relations School their units." unit discussion leaders will give was presented the medal and also was first opened in September 1971 "We presently have set up a discussions using the Human Relations credited with saving numerous lives of to Manual." flood victims while serving in trapped Talking about his training at the the Republic of Vietnam, in October Human Relations School, Capt Cook 1970. Far be it for anyone to imply that BGen Andrew O'Donnell, the Assistant Wing relates, "It increased my sensitivity At the time, Sgt Litchfield was Commander of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, is all wet, but he was -- literally. As MB,PH wins mess award and awareness of problems and gave serving with hiMM-262, MAG-I 6. members of VMFA-122 stood by, Corporals Robert Rodrigues (helmeted, Alice, me more confidence to discuss issues On Oct. 30, he was launched as Tex.), and Sonny Rodrigues, (San Jose, Calif ) bestowed the honors as part of a PEARL top large stateside mess; Marine of this nature. We hope to accomplish Crew Chief aboard a CH-46 transport MARINE BARRACKS, squadron tradition. According to the tradition. the first time a pilot flies with 122 at K-Bay." .the HARBOR - After a second place Barracks, NAD, Hawthorne, Nev., top this helicopter. I is mission.. he is taken to the nearest body of water upon his arrival and Human promptly thrown in. finish last year in the Major General small stateside mess; Marine Air The first class for the emergency evacuation of Vietnamese When he landed, the two plane captains were ecgerly awaiting to the general with a WP.T. Hill Messhall Award Contest, Station, Futema, Okinawa, best large Relations Institute was scheduled see Navy-Marine Medal, page 8 barrel of stuff (photo by GySgt Ned Broussard) see Human Relations, page 2 which has only been in effect two overseas mess. years, Marine Barracks, Pearl Harbor has finished Number One with Camp Butler in Okinawa taking the Lineal list delayed three months Marine Corps Exchanges consolidate July 31 runner-up spot in the small messhall awards.