INSIDE Hawaii Military Week Events A-2 Word on the Street A-3 Radio Recon Screening A-4 SACO of the Quarter A-6 Every Clime and Place A-8

Asian/Pacific Heritage B-1 MCCS B-2 Sports B-3 Windward Half Marathon B-4 M ARINEARINEMarine Makeponos B-5 VolumeM 30, Number 19 www.mcbh.usmc.mil May 24, 2001 Epic premiers on Oahu Camp Smith Marine honored Cpl. Jacques-René Hébert MarForPac Public Affairs

CAMP H.M. SMITH – A product from a diverse past, his parents had crossed archaic and outdated social and cultural lines to make a life together. His father was full-blooded Jewish, while his mother was half Spanish and half Puerto Rican. The two met in his father’s native Brooklyn, N.Y and eventually settled there. A city of asphalt and anger, poetry and police, Brooklyn boasts a patchwork of neighborhoods that vary drastically in nationality and cultural identities. But for 1st Sgt. Harry Rivera of Headquarters and Service Co., Camp H.M. Smith, his upbringing was filled with love and discipline, which shel- tered him from the hard New York streets. “New York’s diversity gave me an op- portunity to see from many different perspectives,” Rivera reflected. “My father was firm,” he remem- bered. “Whatever I did, he stressed that I do it to the best of my ability.” Image by Andrew Cooper for Touchstone Pictures And this he did. Rivera was recog- A stupendous air attack upon Pearl Harbor by bombers from the Imperial Empire of Japan shatters the world and changes the nized as Marine Corps Times “Marine course of history, in Touchstone Pictures’ epic drama, “Pearl Harbor,” which opens in theaters Friday. of the Year” during a ceremony in Washington, D.C., May 17. For Rivera, the road to top Marine Hollywood invades Pearl Harbor hasn’t been exactly straight. From Brooklyn native to Marine drill instruc- tor, baseball hopeful to Marine Corps the history of the Disney subsidiary, of the USS Arizona Memorial and the USS Sgt. David Salazar Times “Marine of the Year,” Rivera has Touchstone Pictures. Disney crews spent the Missouri. Editor lead a life a little less than ordinary. latter part of the past week converting the The Honolulu Symphony entertained the As a child on the tough blocks of ABOARD THE USS JOHN C. STEN- ship’s 4.5-acre flight deck to an outdoor the- crowd with musical numbers while Dick Brooklyn, thoughts of Chesty Puller, NIS, PEARL HARBOR – In what was to be ater under the stars. Cook, chairman of the Walt Disney Pictures Smedley Butler, and Dan Daley were far the second invasion of Pearl Harbor, more A more than 850-foot-long crimson carpet Group, introduced and thanked Oahu mili- from his mind. Rather, visions of than 2,000 guests boarded the nuclear-pow- lead celebrities and guests from the pier to tary officials including Lt. Gen. Frank Roberto Clemente, Johnny Bench and ered aircraft carrier, the USS John C. Stennis, the ship’s gangway where guests were then Libutti, commander, Marine Forces Pacific, Thurman Munson, were the heroes that Monday, for the world premier of Disney’s lifted via a massive elevator normally used and the cast and crew of “Pearl Harbor.” kept him out of trouble. newest epic film, “Pearl Harbor.” for loading heavy equipment onto the ship’s Crews then lowered the majestic 125-foot “I tried not to stay in the streets,” re- Among the guests were the stars of film, hull. wide, four story-tall screen for the showing flected Rivera. “I wanted to make sports Oahu military officials, state elected offi- Once guests were seated, they were treat- of the three-hour-long epic. my world.” cials, local celebrities, more than 500 mem- ed to military demonstrations by Navy and It wasn’t only the film that moved the au- As a student at John Jay High School bers of the media from across the globe, and Army personnel while they waited for the dience to tears though. After the film was in Brooklyn, he became a stellar athlet- Pearl Harbor bombing survivors. show’s start. Grammy Award winner Faith over, the screen was again raised to reveal ic performer, taking part in swimming, The $5 million-dollar gala marked the Hill opened the show with her rendition of largest and most extravagant film premier in “The Star Spangled Banner,” set within view See PREMIER, A-12 See RIVERA, A-14 USS Missouri hosts HMAW kickoff ceremony Cpl. Jacques-René Hébert as the U.S.S. Stennis, an awesome display of the modern nu- MarForPac Public Affairs clear powered warships that our Navy is now using.” Next, Hawaii Governor, the Honorable Ben Cayetano, offi- FORD ISLAND – With the USS Arizona memorial as a bril- cially proclaimed May 17-26 as Military Appreciation Week for liant, white reminder of the Harbor’s fiery past, an opening cer- 2001. emony at the famous USS Missouri kicked off Hawaii’s Military “This week is just a small token of thanks for all you’ve (the Appreciation Week May 17. military) contributed in the defense of our country,” Cayetano The event, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of said. Hawaii, commenced with a joint-forces color guard marching Accepting the proclamation was Air Force Lt. Gen. Thomas to the music of the Marine Forces Pacific band. R. Case, deputy commander in chief for the U.S. Pacific Ken Sandefur, chair of the military affairs council of the Command. Chamber of Commerce, gave the welcoming remarks, remem- “Men, women and veterans of the armed forces,” Case be- bering the past, present, and future of the U.S. military. gan, “I can’t tell you how proud I am to represent Adm. (Dennis) Petty Officer 3rd Class Sunday Sawyer “Welcome to the 17th annual commencement of Military Blair (Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Command) and you in A joint service color guard stands at attention dur- Appreciation Week,” Sandefur began. “What a perfect setting ing the HMAW kickoff ceremony May 17. for this event. Off behind me is the Arizona memorial as well See HMAW, A-12 Small battery causes big problems for CSSG-3 Marines Sgt. Richard W. airborne radio systems from a unit Brandon J. Raccio, another field ra- battery. Station Eight wasn’t going Holtgraver Jr. that had recently been in the field. dio operator for CSSG-3, who had to take any chances with the recov- Combat Correspondent While handling the batteries, been in the room at the time of the ery of the potentially lethal battery. they discovered that one of the units incident quickly evacuated the en- Dressed in blue, level “A” de- Two Marine sergeants from was leaking toxic Sulfur Dioxide tire building and called the Federal contamination suits, firemen Combat Service Support Group-3, gas. Fire Department. Patrick McAnnallay and Manuel Headquarters Co., faced a life- “I smelled the gas and I thought Sulfur Dioxide is a corrosive gas, Balaski entered the evacuated threatening situation May 17, and there was a possibility I was ex- according to Thomas Rey, a safety building and secured the small their quick reaction saved the lives posed to the toxic fumes,” said Sgt. specialist for the safety office power pack so it could be disposed of more than 40 other Marines in Rudolph B. Frazier, a field radio aboard MCB Hawaii. of properly by MCB Hawaii Sgt. Richard W. Holtgraver Jr. building 1044. operator for CSSG-3. “All I could Once the area was secure, and Hazardous Materials Division. A firefighter dressed in a level “A” decontamination suit, rinses That morning, their work section think about was the safety of my the appropriate officials were noti- Once the battery was secure, himself thoroughly under a received three BA5590 lithium bat- Marines in the area.” fied, the fire department was given shower after retrieving a faulty teries for single channel ground and That’s when Frazier and Sgt. the “go ahead” to retrieve the faulty See GAS, A-14 battery. A-2 • May 24, 2001 HAWAII MARINE

MCBH NEWS Marine saves family from fire Pvt. Iain A. Schnaible to the infant’s room and rescue BRIEFS Combat Correspondent him, only to be repeatedly pushed back and severely On April 28, 1999, around 3 burned by the viciously hot EMORIAL AY EEKEND M D W a.m., a house in Roseburg, flames. After realizing that AFETY S Ore., was engulfed in flames. there was no chance of reach- The MCB Hawaii Command Deck reminds In the house lay the family, ing the infant, Exceen went Marines, Sailors, family members and civilian sleeping their night away. back outside and directed the employees to have a fun but safe Memorial Day Suddenly the mother awoke arriving firefighters to the lo- Weekend. and screamed in fear at the cation of the infant’s room and sight of her house full of smoke the source of the fire. YOUTH SOCCER COACHES and flame. Once the fire was extin- NEEDED The scream awakened the guished, Exceen learned that The MCB Hawaii Youth Sports organization father, who realized his family his valiant effort was tainted by needs five coaches for the upcoming soccer sea- was still in the house. the infant’s death. son. As he attempted to The firefighters were Interested individuals may contact Clark rescue an infant from unable to get to the Abbey at 254-7611 to volunteer. another room, he was room in time to res- Pvt. Iain A. Schnaible badly burned and cue him. Lieutenant Col. Michael J. Donovan, 1st Radio Bn. com- ALL-HANDS A-76 BRIEF wailed in agony, Despite the loss of manding officer, congratulates Cpl. Steven J. Exceen fol- awakening his son, his nephew, Marine lowing the ceremony in which Exceen received the An All-Hands A-76 Study brief for all civil- Cpl. Steven J. Corps officials be- Navy/Marine Corps Medal for rescuing his family from a ian MCB Hawaii employes is scheduled June 21 burning house. Exceen, now a supply lieved Exceen had beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Base Theater. warehouse noncom- gone above and be- confuse it with the me the courage and bearing to For more information, call the Business missioned officer yond the call of duty Navy/Marine Corps Achiev- go back and help my family,” Management Hotline at 257-3188, or logon to with 1st Radio Bn., and saved the lives ement Medal,” said Sgt. Maj. he said. the MCB Hawaii homepage at www.- who was home for re- of others at signifi- John R. Meyers, 1st Radio Bn. The Marine Corps is not the mcbh.usmc.mil. cruiters’ assistance. cant risk to his own. sergeant major. “In 27 years in only group that has recognized Exceen recognized A little more than the Marine Corps, this is the the bravery of the young man. SPECIAL OLYMPICS SUMMER the cries of his father, two years later, in a first time I have seen this He has become a sort of legend GAMES and jumped into ac- Navy/Marine ceremony May 7 medal awarded.” in his hometown of Roseburg. tion, carrying him aboard MCB Exceen has no idea what “Every time I call my re- Special Olympics athletes and coaches from Corps Medal from the house to the Hawaii, Kaneohe possessed him to enter the cruiters, they tell me that all over Hawaii will compete in the 33rd Annual safety of the outdoors. Exceen Bay, Exceen was rewarded for house when he knew his life everyone talks about me and Special Olympics Summer Games Memorial then rushed back into the rag- his actions with the highest was at stake. makes me out as some kind of Day Weekend at Rainbow Stadium at the ing inferno to ensure that his medal the Marine Corps can “I really don’t know why I local hero,” said Exceen. University of Hawaii. sister and her fiancé made it bestow during peacetime: the went back in; I just blacked out Courage and love fueled the Opening ceremonies featuring a parade of ath- out to safety before rescuing Navy/Marine Corps Medal. and did what I had to do,” com- flame within Exceen, giving letes carrying the “Flame of Hope” will begin his mother. “Many people don’t under- mented Exceen. “I give the him the confidence to fight fire Friday at 6 p.m. For more information, call He then attempted to return stand what this medal is and Marine Corps credit for giving with fire and rescue his family. Noreen Conlin at 528-0881. The Special Olympics Summer Games orga- nization is also actively seeking one senior en- listed Marine, Sailor, Soldier or Airman to help Military bands join forces for concert coordinate volunteers. He or she must be able to take charge and han- Army Sgt. W. Wayne Marlow dle and coordinate multiple tasks, and must be Hawaii Army Weekly available the entire Memorial Day weekend. If interested, contact Dan Epstein at 780-1415. HONOLULU — The Combined Military Band that played Saturday at the Hawaii Theatre had just one week to come to- RECON MARINES WANTED gether. Currently 4th Force Reconnaissance Co. aboard That was more than enough time, according to Chief Warrant MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, is in search of Officer 3 Alexander Gray, officer-in-charge, Marine Forces Marines to fill its ranks. Pacific Band, who served as musical director for the concert. Marines of all military occupational specialties “It’s enough time with the caliber of musicians,” he added. are welcome, but must be willing to change their “And their talent allows us to pick some challenging selections.” current MOS to one in the infantry or intelli- The best performers from each service on the island, plus gence occupational fields. Coast Guard members from Connecticut, formed the band. They Any Marines (enlisted or officer) leaving ac- treated the crowd to, among other tunes, “Someone to Watch tive duty status and desiring to enter the reserves Over Me” by George and Ira Gershwin, “Chimes of Liberty” by should contact Staff Sgt. Gerald Rohn at 257- Edwin Goldham and “Hymn to the Fallen” by John Williams. 2758 or 257-1077 ext. 221. Gray compared his role to that of a quarterback. He may have been in charge, but if someone fails to do their job, everything HABILITAT NEEDS HELP falls apart – and that wasn’t a problem. “The professionalism here is amazing,” he said. “People treat Habilitat, a non-profit, non-sectarian sub- each other as though they’ve known each other a long time. I re- stance abuse treatment program, is seeking do- ally enjoy the camaraderie and the joint service environment.” nations of camouflage utility trousers for their Sergeant Nicole Jarvis, a french horn player, agreed. “It was work crews. For information about making in- Army Sgt. W. Wayne Marlow really, really great,” she said. “We work with other Marine bands dividual or unit donations, contact Staff Sgt. mostly, but it’s awesome to see people from other services.” Sergeant Yesenia Rodriguez,center, and Sgt. Michael Brown, Sean Flanary at 257-8824. right, both with the MarForPac Band, perform during the Another french horn player, Cpl. James Stanley, said he feels Combined Military Band concert Saturday. especially blessed to do what he does for a living. “I think I’m IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS one of the luckiest people in the world. I get to wake up and do all-star band, so to speak, can do it. It calls for bigger instru- what I want and get paid for it. We’re all here because we love mentation, has a lot of odd meters and the slow sections are very Base Emergency 257-9111 it. It’s a lot of fun.” hard to control.” MPD 257-7114 The two-hour show consisted of marches, classical works and If the crowd reaction was any indication, the band handled the Crisis Hotline 521-4555 swing, among other genres. Perhaps the most difficult piece was song just fine. And their response means a lot, according to Army Child Protective Services 832-5300 “Flag of Stars” by Gordon Jacob. Army Sgt. 1st Class Brad Sgt. Herman Brandon, a drummer. Walker suggested the selection. “That’s probably the greatest factor in any performance,” he “It’s a tune that’s extremely difficult, and it could not be per- said. “Their response can determine if it’s a great show or mere- Hawaii formed by any other band on the island,” Walker said. “But an ly a good show. We feed off of them.” MARINE New news Commanding General Brig. Gen. R. E. Parker Jr. Public Affairs Director Maj. Chris Hughes Public Affairs Chief Gunnery Sgt. Rhys A. Evans Press Chief Sgt Robert Carlson Editor Sgt. David Salazar Lifestyles Editor Aiko Brum

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Hawaii Marine, Building 216, MCB Hawaii Kaneohe Bay, HI, 96863 U.S. Pacific Command’s daily television newscast, “Pacific Report”, is now shown on ‘Olelo’s cable channel 52 each e-mail: [email protected] day. The program is produced by the American Forces Network-Tokyo military staff, and is cablecast at 7:45 am and Fax: 257-2511, Phone: 257-8840 5:45 pm, Monday through Friday, throughout Oahu on ‘Olelo’s cable channel 52. “Pacific Report” covers the military angle on regional news issues, and features stories about the accomplishments of Pacific Command’s people, from Hawaii to Japan and Korea, and wherever PACOM people are. For more information, contact Doug Smith, Executive Producer, at DSN 312-225-2360 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. HAWAII MARINE May 24, 2001 • A-3 MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS Gen. Shelton’s Memorial Events WWORDORD ONON THETHE Word War I Memorial USS Arizona Ceremony Memorial Day Waikiki Natorium, Sunday, 10 a.m. USS Arizona Memorial Visitor’s Center, Monday, 8 a.m. SSTREETTREET Nichirenshos hu Hokkeko Punchbowl, Sunday, 10 a.m. Mayor’s Ceremony message Punchbowl, Monday, 8:30 a.m. Pacific American Foundation Since 1868, Punchbowl, Sunday, 4 p.m. Governor’s Ceremony Americans have State Cemetery, Monday, 1 p.m. celebrated Veterans of Foreign Wars/Eternal What does Memorial Day to Flame State Cemetery is: Hawaii State State Capital, Sunday, 6 p.m. Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe honor those who Memorial Day fought and died to Veterans of Foreign Wars/Vietnam Punchbowl is: National Cemetery of preserve our free- Punchbowl, Sunday, 6 p.m. the Pacific in Honolulu mean to you? dom. We set aside one day each year to pause USS Arizona to hold activities and reflect on the debt of gratitude we owe to the for ‘Memorial Day’ weekend brave patriots Dan Hand attack Dec. 7, 1941. Service rangers will “For me, it means who stood in the USS Arizona Memorial New exhibit panels conduct special boat to remember all breach when the bearing their names will tours. Tours pass many the military defense of liberty The National Park be unveiled during the historic sites, but do not members present Gen. Shelton and past and the demanded the ul- Service will host special ceremony. Other activ- stop at the USS Arizona contributions timate sacrifice. Memorial Day activities ities include: Memorial. Tour times they’ve made to Perhaps President John F. Kennedy captured on Monday, at the USS The Pacific Fleet and topics include: America.” the spirit of this holiday best when he said, “A na- Arizona Memorial. Ceremonial Band will At 10:30 a.m., “From tion reveals itself not only by the men it produces, The opening ceremo- perform prior to and Fishponds to Cpl. Gabriel F. but also by the men it honors, the men it remem- ny will begin at 7:45 during the open ceremo- Battleships” will allow Thompson bers.” By honoring the men and women who have a.m. on the back lawn of ny. visitors to travel through Crash Crewman sacrificed their lives to protect our freedom, we the visitor center. H. The Marine Forces time from the geologic MCAF ensure that their heroic spirit will live on in this Delano Roosevelt, Pacific Band will per- formation of Pearl new century. grandson of President form from 11:00 a.m. to Harbor to its importance Indeed, this spirit is alive and well in today’s Franklin Delano noon. to native Hawaiians, Armed Forces. In the mountains of Bosnia, along Roosevelt, will be the Interview and photo and to its strategic sig- the DMZ in Korea, in the rocky Sinai desert, in keynote speaker. opportunities with nificance to the US mil- the skies over Iraq, and the blue waters of the Additional speakers opening ceremony itary. “Remembering all Pacific, our soldiers, Sailors, airmen, Marines and include Elmo Rash, a speakers and family At noon, “Ambig- the people who Coast Guardsmen stand watch — day and night survivor of the USS members of Ernest C. uous Chronicles of have died in ser- — guarding freedom’s frontier. Today, as in the Shaw, and Ray Emory, Porter, Jr. are scheduled December 7, 1941” will vice to their coun- try and their past, they bear the burdens that make America’s State Chairman of the for 11:00 a.m. retrace the steps of the Corps.” blessings possible for all its citizens. Pearl Harbor Survivors At this time, the new infamous attack separat- The Joint Chiefs of Staff and I join every Association. exhibit panels will be on ing fact from fallacy. Cpl. Luke N. American in honoring those who gave their lives Rash will be recog- display at the At 1:30 p.m., “The Knox — and all of their tomorrows — so that we might nized for his efforts in Remembrance Circle Destruction of the Avionics live in peace. We also salute the dedicated men documenting the loss of exhibit. Battleship Line at Pearl Technician and women of today’s Armed Forces who active- Ernest C. Porter, Jr., his Throughout the day, Harbor” will virtually HMH-363 ly preserve this noble legacy. shipmate on the USS authors will sign copies place visitors in the Shaw. of their books related to cockpits of the attackers Henry H. Shelton, Emory will also be the Pearl Harbor attack and on the decks of the General, U.S. Army recognized for identify- and a special photogra- desperate ships during Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff ing Virgil P. Rahel as a phy exhibit will be on the December 7th at- civilian casualty at display. Hickam Field during the National Park See EVENTS, A-14 “To honor and memorialize all the people who died be- fore us protecting our freedom.”

Cpl. Casey L. Fulton Embarkation Specialist HMH-363

“It is a time to re- member those who have fallen protect- ing the rights and freedoms of the American people.”

Lance Cpl. Kelly L. Noble Training Clerk HQ Bn., MCB Hawaiii

“Freedom has a flavor the protect- ed will never know. Memorial Day is a day for the protected to realize and learn to cher- ish the freedom they have.” Master Sgt. Freddie Porter Jr. Special Staff Officer HQ Bn., MCB Hawaii

“Keeping with the traditions of the Marines who have gone before us and sacrificed. It is a day to honor them.”

2nd Lt. Tom J. Grace Platoon Commander Bravo Co., 3/3 A-4 • May 24, 2001 HAWAII MARINE Radio Recon unit screens prospective members Cpl. Roman Yurek Combat Correspondent

Bravo Co., 1st Radio Bn., put a handful of Marines to the test recently to determine if they had the physical and men- tal stamina to make it as radio reconnaissance Marines. Once a month, the company briefs incoming Marines about Radio Reconnaissance Platoon and asks if anyone is interested in being screened for duty into the prestigious unit. Three Marines took up the challenge May 16 after nearly a month of acclimating to the Hawaiian environment. “I wanted to join Radio Recon so that when I tell my (grand children) I was a Marine, there is no way they will think that I was just sitting behind a desk,” said Lance Cpl. Benjamin Keaton, a signals intelligence analyst for Bravo Company. The challenge kicked off at 3:45 a.m. with a medical screening, and once the Marines were declared healthy, the physical training began. First the Marines had to run a Marine Corps physical fit- ness test with a score of 250 or better. “Here, we don’t stop at twenty pull-ups,” said Staff Sgt. Quincy Gowenlock, the platoon sergeant for Radio Reconnaissance Contingency Training Platoon, “you keep going until your arms fall off.” Following the PFT, Marines ran over to the base pool to attempt the swimming portion of the screening. Marines had to swim 25 meters while keeping their weapon completely above the water, demonstrate an abandon ship dive, and swim another 250 meters. After qualifying at the pool, the Marines ran back to the company building and changed into dry utilities. The next test was to run the obstacle course twice in 10 minutes. The final physical event was a seven-and-a-half-mile Pvt. Iain A. Schnaible run/hike with a 40-pound rucksack on their backs in a two- Second Lt. Brian B. Wilcox, a platoon commander with Bravo Co., 1st Radio Bn., negotiates an obstacle as he at- hour and 10-minute time limit. tempts to earn the right to be called a radio recon Marine. “We can tell if someone put out or not, because at the end of the hike, most Marines collapse and then we [have to] hose their military occupational specialty. Once the staff concurred, they reported to the command- them down,” said Gowenlock, adding that Keaton finished After cleaning up, the Marines were interviewed by the top ing officer whether a Marine should be accepted or not. first with a time of one hour and 33 minutes. enlisted Marines in the unit. “I think we were well prepared,” “We do the screening like this because as a recon unit, we After nearly five hours of physical trials, the volunteers said Cpl. James Wojtyszyn, a signals intelligence operator. might have to hike a rucksack 10 miles and still be able to had to take a test on linguistics or Morse code, depending on “We had other Marines helping us out.” perform our job efficiently,” said Gowenlock. The screening is not the end of the Marines training. Once accepted into Radio Recon, Marines go to schools to learn skills ranging from parachute operations to amphibious re- connaissance. Back with Radio Recon, the Marines are put in six-man teams for 14 weeks of training. They learn about every type of radio in the Marine Corps, how to patrol, amphibious op- erations, first response medical training and defensive mea- sures. After the 14 weeks, the teams may be together for a few years, explained Staff Sgt. Stephen Lawson, the platoon sergeant for Radio Reconnaissance Platoon. The teams are sent on Marine Expeditionary Units for six months to one year. Although the screening is tough, the Marines said the pay- off was worth the work. “The MEU is the main reason I volunteered,” said Keaton. “I can’t wait to go out with these guys.”

Pvt.Iain A. Schnaible A Marine with 1st Radio Bn. climbs to the top of the rope at the end of the obstacle course at the Boondocker aboard MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay during the 1st Radio Bn. Radio Reconnaissance Platoon screening. A-6 • May 24, 2001 HAWAII MARINE HQ Bn. Marine named MCB Hawaii’s SACO of the Quarter Cpl. Roman Yurek who have problems.” The SACC has programs to help All the courses offer information Combat Correspondent It’s common for Marines to view Marines with most types of sub- for those with and without prob- the SACO as someone they see stance abuse problems, said Nelms. lems. The course can give superi- The Headquarters Bn., when they are in trouble, but the “Alcohol Impact,” for instance, ors tools to use to identify a prob- Substance Abuse Counseling SACO is there to help, Nelms said. is a three and a half-day course that lem before it snowballs into a larg- Officer, was awarded the SACO of Nelms said that he has an open- helps Marines cope with their prob- er problem requiring inpatient care. the Quarter award, January through door policy for people who need to lems by showing them the severity Nelms has been the HQBn. March, 2001, for his ability to go talk about a problem, and he en- of their SACO for more than one year. The beyond the normal call of duty. sures that all meetings are confi- For cases which have progressed billet is usually turned over each Sergeant Todd Nelms not only dential. further, the Intensive Outpatient year to a new Marine, but Nelms provided information on drug and Nelms checks in with the staff Therapy program at Tripler works said he would like to stay in the po- alcohol abuse, he also took time out duty noncommissioned officer each with patients for 30 days and in- sition. of his day to visit Trippler Army day to find out if there were any in- volves group sessions in which they He said he is hoping to make a Medical Center and the Marines cidents which require his involve- can learn coping skills from others permanent change of station back participating in substance abuse ment. If so, he contacts the Marine and get help overcoming the prob- to the mainland, and added he may programs there. and determines the best way to lem. consider requesting a substance “I found out there was a vacan- help. “I had one Marine who was al- abuse counselor billet. cy and volunteered,” said the prior Part of his assessment includes ways depressed, but all he had were While he is with HQ Bn., he said 1st Bn., 3rd Marine Regiment, mo- deciding if the person needs to be good things to say about the staff at he will stay focused on his mission. tor transportation mechanic. “I felt referred to the MCB Hawaii, the course we put him through,” He added that he was never work- it would be a good learning experi- Kaneohe Bay, Substance Abuse Nelms said about one of the pro- ing for an award, only to help his ence and I wanted to help Marines Counseling Center. gram’s success stories. fellow Marines. Nelms SALUTES Executive meal Headquarters Bn., Cpl. Noel Salinas MCB Hawaii Cpl. Keith R. Wilkinson

Navy & Marine Corps Promotions Achievement Medal CWO3 David W. Gates Staff Sgt. Felipe J. Aguilar CWO4 Cheryl E. Spencer Staff Sgt. Rodney T. Staff Sgt. Randy L. Murphy Newkirk Lance Cpl. Rodney A Sgt. Christopher A. Perdue Hopper Cpl. Salvador Molina Petty Officer 1st Class Lance Cpl. Steven B. Joselito B. Refuerzo Sparks Petty Officer 1st Class Lance Cpl. Kwesi A Morris Robert E. Soellner Lance Cpl. Paul Petty Officer 1st Class Zamudiolugo Augustl M. Velasco Petty Officer 2nd Class Marine Heavy Severino A. Carino Jr. Helicopter Suadon Petty Officer 2nd Class 363

Noel R. C. Veracruz Petty Officer 2nd Class Jay Pearson Promotions Certificates of Gunnery Sgt Jeffrey S. Commander Ty Payton, Patrol Squadron 4 executive officer, becomes the chew toy of the attacking “Silva” dur- Commendation Bowen ing a recent safety fair. Corporal James Cushman, a K-9 handler, ensures “Silva” doesn’t get too carried away. Sgt. Robert J. Hubauer Cpl. Kelvin D. Mays Sgt. Gregory S. Meeuwsen Good Conduct Medal Sgt. Gable K. Mountain Cpl. Adam M. Flud Sgt .Christopher A. Perdue Cpl. Barbara A. Green Cpl. Patricio Garza-Rivera Cpl. Luke W. Knox Air Medal Cpl. Kevin B. McCarthy Staff Sgt. Douglas W. Cpl. Joe L. Paramentor Jordan HAWAII MARINE May 24, 2001 • A-7 Vehement Volunteers CCOURTSOURTS MMARTIALARTIAL • A lance corporal with 1st sergic acid diethylamide, Radio Bn. was found guilty more commonly known as of two counts of wrongful LSD, and was sentenced to use of Marijuana and was confinement for 60 days, for- sentenced to a bad-conduct feiture of $200 pay per discharge, confinement for month for three months and 45 days, forfeiture of $200 reduction to pay grade E-1. pay per month for two • A lance corporal with 1st months and reduction to pay Bn., 3rd Marine Regiment grade E-1. was found guilty of wrongful • A lance corporal with 1st use of Marijuana and sen- Bn., 3rd Marine Regiment tenced to confinement for 30 was found guilty of wrongful days and reduction to E-2. distribution of 3, 4 methyl- • A lance corporal with 1st enedioxymethamphetamine, Bn., 3rd Maridne Regiment, more widely known as was found guilty of wrongful “Ecstasy”, and was sen- use of LSD and sentenced to tenced to a bad-conduct dis- confinement for 60 days, for- charge, confinement for 125 feiture of $200 pay per days, forfeiture of $600 pay month for three months and per month for four months reduction to pay grade E-1. Pvt. Iain A. Schnaible and reduction to E-1. • A lance corporal with 1st • A corporal with 1st Bn., Bn., 3rd Marine Regiment Lyfestyle Insights Networking Knowledge Skills volunteers stand outside the MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay Marine 3rd Marine Regiment was was found guilty of unautho- Corps Exchange Complex May 11. The volunteers presented 400 Carnations to military spouses in recognition of Military Spouses’ Day. The Hawaii Marine incorrectly identified this group as Key Volunteers in the May 17 found guilty of wrongful use rized absence, wrongful use issue. Front row, left to right: LINKS volunteer Julie Miller, helper Nathan Montgomery, LINKS volunteers Trisha of cocaine and was sen- of methamphetamine, co- Harvilicz and Amanda Clinton, LINKS marketing chairperson and Key Volunteer Ginger Phillips, LINKS volun- tenced to confinement for 75 caine, marijuana, and LSD teer and 3rd Marine Regiment Key Volunteer coordinator Mary Montgomery, LINKS volunteer Cheryl Huffmaster. days, forfeiture of $250 pay and was sentenced to a bad- Back row, left to right: LINKS team leader and Key Volunteer Nico Duncan, Links Volunteer Desiree Contreras, per month for two months conduct discharge, confine- 2nd Bn., 3rd Marines Key Volunteer coordinator Charlaina Diaz, LINKS team leader and Key Volunteer Killian Kelly. Volunteers not pictured who helped with the flower distribution: LINKS volunteer and MCB Hawaii Key and reduction to E-1. ment for 100 days, forfeiture Volunteer trainer Frances Seybold and LINKS volunteer and 1st Bn., 3rd Marines Key Volunteer coordinator • A Pfc. with 1st Bn., 3rd of $695 pay per month for Jeanette Urquidez. Marine Regiment was found three months and reduction guilty of wrongful use of ly- to pay grade E-1. A-8 • May 24, 2001 HAWAII MARINE EVERY CLIME AND PLACE Marine detained in China honored at ‘Open House’ Staff Sgt. Keith A. Milks flight, one of two Chinese aircraft monitor- Headquarters, Marine Corps Public Affairs ing the American plane collided mid-flight with the EP-3E causing extensive damage to ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. both aircraft. — Under an overcast sky, 24 American ser- Pray, a Korean linguist assigned intelli- vice members stood proudly in formation gence duties aboard the aircraft, was per- during the opening ceremonies for the forming his duties in the rear of the EP-3E Department of Defense’s Joint Service Open when the two aircraft collided. House (JSOH) at Andrews Air Force Base, “All of the sudden the aircraft jolted vio- Maryland on May 18, 2001. lently and we sort of lurched to the side be- Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld fore pitching into a dive.” took this opportunity to praise their conduct The Chinese fighter spiraled in to the and awarded each crewmember an Air Medal South China Sea while the EP-3E dropped for their actions aboard a stricken EP-3E 8,000 feet in a matter of seconds. The ARIES II surveillance aircraft in the skies American aircraft’s pilot, Navy Lt. Shane near China. Osborn, pulled his aircraft out of its uncon- Twenty-seven-year-old Marine Sgt. trolled dive and made an emergency landing Mitchell Pray, conspicuous in his green ser- on the Chinese island of Hainan. vice uniform amid a sea of Navy white and “It was amazing flight work,” Pray said. Air Force blue at the Andrews AFB ceremo- “We’re lucky to be alive.” Staff Sgt. Keith Milks ny, was the lone Marine in the crew and said En route to Hainan, the crew executed Pray speaks to a visitor during a ceremony honoring the crew of the EP3 detained by the award came as a complete surprise. emergency procedures which included de- Chinese officials this Spring. “I feel very honored to get this award,” stroying sensitive materials about the sur- Petty Officer Young went on to say that the The former University of Illinois student Pray said during an interview at the JSOH, veillance aircraft. crew never doubted they would return home was relaxing with family and friends when he where he and the other members of the crew The Chinese on Hainan detained the crew safely, but it was only a question of when. unexpectedly received orders to return to met the public and answered questions about of 22 Sailors, one airman and a Marine, while The crew was released after 11 days of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., their ordeal. “It’s a great honor, but I’m just intense negotiations between the United captivity, debriefed and given leave. The EP- home station of the EP-3E. thrilled to be alive and happy to be home.” States and China dragged on. 3E, crippled with damage to its engines, nose The EP-3E crew’s stop in Washington is Shortly before the ceremony at the JSOH, “They [the Chinese] were hospitable,” and control apparatus, remains on Hainan their first in a multi-stop trip to a number of Pray and his fellow crewmembers met with Pray said, understandably tight-lipped about Island. high-profile events where the crew will be in- President George W. Bush at the White the Chinese on Hainan island, “and very civ- A Marine since 1996, Pray was assigned troduced to the public who so quickly rallied House where the President personally met il to us.” to a sub- Marine Support Bn. in Misawa, behind them. with each servicemember. Pray credits the crew’s unity and strong Japan at the time of the incident, and returned Pray will hang up his uniform at the end “The whole situation was unreal,” Pray sense of teamwork as helping them deal with home to Geneseo, Ill. upon his release. of his enlistment in July and intends to return said. “I didn’t really realize the gravity of the their difficult situation. Pray said they were “I was overwhelmed when I heard about to the University of Illinois to continue his situation until the doors to the Oval Office a tight crew before the incident and drew the amount of public support we were re- studies in economics. opened and the President came in. My heart even closer during their detainment. ceiving, and how we’ve been treated by the “This whole experience has, considering jumped.” “Sgt. Pray was good to go during this country as a whole,” Pray said. “The support the circumstances, been great,” Pray said. Pray’s journey to Washington began on whole thing,” said Petty Officer 3rd Class has meant a great deal to us, and to the en- “I’ve met a lot of great people and realize that April 1, 2001 when he was a crewmember Rodney Young, one of Pray’s fellow crew- tire armed forces, because it shows the when it comes down to it, the whole country aboard an EP-3E flying a routine surveillance men. “He was always in good spirits and American public really appreciates what we will support the military when it’s neces- flight off the coast of China. During the never let the situation get us down.” do.” sary.” A-10 • May 24, 2001 HAWAII MARINE DOD working on retention challenges Jim Garamone bonus. She said this is having some effect, American Forces Press Service but not as much as DoD would like. “We need to be a lot more creative about WASHINGTON — The military reten- how to solve this problem,” Tracey said. “We tion picture in DoD is good, but the services need an approach that probably involves must make efforts to ensure personnel with more than the department in trying to address the right mix of skills stay in uniform. a nationwide shortage of pilots over the next “There will always be a focus on retention, 10 years. The solutions will be harder to or- because the volunteer force of the kind we chestrate and more difficult to work.” have relies very heavily on experienced per- Bonus authorities are the best tools. They sonnel to serve as leaders and trainers and can be precisely targeted and have a great mentors,” said Vice Adm. Patricia Tracey, track record, the admiral said. deputy assistant secretary of defense for mil- Legislation has raised the amount that can itary personnel policy. be paid to enlisted personnel and the services Right now, getting the correct mix is par- have more flexibility in applying the bonus- ticularly challenging because the military is es. Also, DoD can now pay bonuses at points coming out of a downsizing period. “There in careers it has never offered them before. were several years when we didn’t bring in Other personnel management processes as many people as we needed to man the must be changed to meet the challenges force in the normal course of events,” she posed by the small year groups. said. People in these year groups are meeting “You have to be able to tailor force man- their minimum service requirement windows agement policies to those year groups and ac- or the end of their re-enlistments, she noted. count for the fact that they will have very dif- “They are coming to a decision point be- ferent experiences than year groups that are tween now and the next five years, and we large enough to accommodate a traditional will need a higher-than-normal retention rate career path,” Tracey said. out of those cohorts. It’ll take a lot of extra For example, every service with a large effort to make that happen,” she said. The number of pilots has year groups that are services will need “virtually a 100 percent smaller than needed. continuation rate” to sustain normal manning “All the pilots in those years will spend in some small, specialized skill areas, she their early developmental years only in the noted. cockpit,” she said. This is a problem because Further complicating the retention situa- those pilots won’t have the career-broaden- tion are some changes in behavior over and ing jobs the services like them to have. above the effects of downsizing. “Some “We will have to account for that as those groups of people are leaving at a higher rate officers compete for promotion,” she said. at the decision points than they have in the “Those officers will have to plan their de- past,” Tracey said. “Some people are leaving velopment path a little bit individually com- at points in their careers that we’ve not seen pared to what they’d normally do.” That’s the before.” kind of special attention needed when deal- For example, she said, officers and enlist- ing with small year groups. ed personnel who have 15 to 20 years of ser- Pay increases have helped retention, but vice are forgoing retirement and leaving the DoD must do more to improve basic com- Air Force at a higher rate than in the past. pensation, she said. Tracey said this is a particular concern with Other quality of life initiatives are impor- pilots. tant in retention. The slowdown in the economy will help “Services have done a lot in the past 10 retain some people. They’re a bit less confi- years to try to manage people’s time away dent that that they can walk out and have a from home and at least make it more pre- job drop in their laps, she said. dictable and of a predictable duration,” “Nevertheless, we need to pay attention, be- Tracey said. “That has helped, but separa- cause these loss rates point to a change in the tions are still a major factor that people con- behavior of the force.” sider when deciding whether to stay or go.” DoD must examine incentives and other She said the force is not just a very mar- tools to retain people. Congress has done a ried one, but one of dual professional mar- fair amount of legislative work, she said, and ried couples or at least dual-income couples. DoD has done policy work to help the ser- “There is a substantial challenge to man- vices retain the people they need. “It’s been age family issues for the force. It is made helpful in some cases and not as effective as harder, obviously, by the high deployment we would wish in others,” Tracey said. rate of the force over the past 10 years,” she DoD already offers pilots a large incentive said. HAWAII MARINE May 24, 2000 • A-11 1st Radio Bn. Marine selected as ‘Five-Star Salute Honoree’ Pvt. Iain A. Schnaible Combat Correspondent

In recognition of his contributions to the military and civil- ian communities in Hawaii, Sgt. Jeremy M. Hinkhouse, 1st Radio Bn. warehouse chief, was selected along with four fel- low servicemembers, by the Honolulu Armed Services YM- CA, to be special honorees during the first annual “Five-Star- Salute to Hawaii’s Military.” Hinkhouse and the other honorees were recognized at var- ious events during Hawaii Military Appreciation Week from May 17 and continuing through Saturday. The events included a ceremony in the office of Honolulu Mayor Jeremy Harris and the world premier of the Disney film “Pearl Harbor” aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis. Hinkhouse and the five other honorees representing the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard, were selected by a panel of judges based on their dedicated service to the mili- tary and their contributions to and active participation in com- munities throughout Hawaii. “I had a good resume because the command has let me go out and do a lot of different things,” said Hinkhouse. “I like being involved everywhere.” When Hinkhouse received word that he had been selected as one of the honorees, the distinction excited him, he was surprised to earn such an honor doing something he enjoyed. “I had a lot of fun doing all of the volunteer work, it was- n’t like I was doing something I didn’t enjoy,” said Sgt. David Salazar Hinkhouse. “When I heard the news, I was excited; it sur- Sergeant Jeremy M. Hinkhouse, 1st Radio Bn. warehouse chief, is escorted down the red carpet on a pier at Naval Base Pearl Harbor prior to the world premier of Disney’s film, ‘Pearl Harbor.’ prised me.” Hinkhouse relishes the opportunity to represent the Marine Pacific; there are a lot of other people who could have re- section. In addition to being my color sergeant, he has been Corps to an audience so broad, yet he remains humble. ceived this award, I was fortunate enough to be the one to very active in off-duty command and community activities,” “At the award ceremony in the mayor’s office, there were get it.” said Lt. Col. Donovan. “This involvement contributed to his people who had done things like giving bone marrow — Lieutenant Col. Michael J. Donovan, 1st Radio Bn. com- selection for this recognition.” things I never did — but I was still there with them, repre- manding officer, showered praise upon Hinkhouse, explain- Because of his hard work and dedication, Hinkhouse has senting the Corps,” said Hinkhouse. “It is an honor to be a ing the factors that helped him win the recognition. earned the honor of representing the Marine Corps to the representative for the Marine Corps and Marine Forces “Sergeant Hinkhouse has been a key NCO in my supply Hawaiian people, and the rest of the world. HAWAII MARINE May 24, 2000 • A-12

Sgt. David Salazar “Pearl Harbor” star Kate Beckinsale and hus- band Michael Sheen make their way down the red carpet.

Sgt. David Salazar Fireworks light up the Pearl Harbor skies after the film’s premier Monday night. PREMIER, From A-1

several shadowy figures back-lit by the neon lights – the true stars of the evening – the Pearl Harbor survivors. After Cook introduced each group – survivors aboard the bombed ships, surviving Navy Nurses and the famed Doolittle Raiders – the group was serenaded by special guest Lee Greenwood, who belted out his Grammy Award winning rendition of “God Bless the U.S.A” Almost 15 minutes worth of fireworks lit the black sky over the harbor afterward, in salute to the sacrifices made by the Sailors, Marines, Soldiers and Airmen during the Japanese attack. As the thick, gray haze left by the burning fire- works was dispersed by the winds of the cool har- bor, the myriad of guests filtered into the ship’s Cpl. Roman Yurek hangar deck to partake in the elaborate after-par- Ben Affleck, star of the Touchstone Cpl. Roman Yurek ty where the stars of the screen met with the il- Cpl. Roman Yurek Pictures film, “Pearl Harbor,” takes time to “Pearl Harbor” star Joshua lustrious stars of America’s history embodied in speak to international media on his way Actress James King strikes a pose for media. Hatnett speaks to reporters. the Pearl Harbor survivors. down the red carpet. HMAW, From A-1 accepting this dedication. The feeling of aloha and ohana Hawaii has given us means so much to us in the armed forces.” A brief word was then given by each of the major sponsors of the event. Sponsors included Michael O’Neill, chairman and chief executive officer of the Bank of Hawaii; Michael Fisch, president and publisher of the Honolulu Advertiser; and Robert Zoller, president and chief operation officer of Hawaiian Airlines. An emotional rendition of “America the Beautiful” by the MarForPac Band stirred the hearts of those present and made the shadows of Ford Island more haunting in the twilight, evoking memo- ries of a burning harbor al- most 60 years ago. Finally, the colors marched off with a backdrop of the setting sun, burning “from sea to shining sea.” Following the ceremony, a reception was held on the fantail of the “Mighty Mo” as the sound of bagpipes played by Maj. James Kennedy, aviation safety of- ficer, Marine Forces Pacific, and 1st Lt. Justin Stodghill, training officer and assistant security manager for Marine Aviation Logistics Support Element, Kaneohe, wafted from the bow of the battle- ship where they played. After a dinner featuring gourmet Italian fare, the evening gave way to a rous- ing, yet eclectic set by the MarForPac band. HAWAII MARINE May 24, 2000 • A-13 ‘Pearl Harbor’ mixes action, love, history Sgt. David Salazar Editor

Touchstone Pictures’ pro- duction of “Pearl Harbor,” which opens in theaters across the country Friday, manages to provide the view- er with a mix of entertaining action, history, and romance. The more than three-hour- long creation boasted an all- star cast and a budget of more than $130 million. The film takes place at Image courtsey of Touchstone Pictures Naval Base Pearl Harbor Japanese pilots bomb an Oahu Air Facility in an image from the film “Pearl Harbor.” during the months prior to (and eventually during) and the effects of it on their after which high morale and composer Hans Zimmer. World War II, and stars Ben relationships; and the issue patriotism returns to the Perhaps, however, the Affleck as an Army aviator; of racism amongst the ser- hearts of Americans – as the film’s most winning feature Joshua Hartnett, also as an vices’ ranks. The team cre- grasp of a U.S. victory over is its cinematography. The aviator; and Kate Beckinsale atively effectively explored Japan draws near. breath-taking shots of the at- as Navy nurse, Lt. Evelyn these issues. The entire film was pulled tack and computer-generated Johnson. The film tastefully ends on together by an inspiring mu- scenes of the exploding ships Director/producer team the heels of the Doolittle sical score composed by during the bombing are rea- Michael Bay and Jerry Raiders’ attack on Tokyo – Academy Award-winning son enough to watch the film. Bruckheimer do an excep- tional job of capturing the confusion brought on by pre- war tension between America and surrounding na- tions feeling the effects of the mounting conflict. Likewise, the production team effectively reflected the confusion plaguing the rela- tionships of those involved. Affleck and Hartnett play childhood friends – both of whom join the Army Air Corps prior to America’s in- volvement in WWII. When the flight skills of Affleck’s character land him a position on Britain’s Eagle Squadron (an auxiliary squadron com- prised of American pilots,) he leaves behind his new- found love played by Beckinsale. Soon, news is delivered to Pearl Harbor (where Beckinsale and Hartnett’s characters are then stationed) about McCawley’s (played by Affleck) death. Emotions then arise between the pre- sumed dead soldier’s best friend and girlfriend. Their love affair was one all too common during the era hazed by the confusion of the war. To add to the au- thenticity of the film, screen- writers conducted extensive interviews with Pearl Harbor survivors to get a true feel of the mayhem of the period. The crew went as far as us- ing actual quotes from inter- views in the film. Dan Aykroid, Cuba Gooding Jr., James King, Jon Voight, and Alec Baldwin round out the dizzying array of big name actors in the film. Without a doubt, the Bay/Bruckheimer team’s toughest feat was effectively including and organizing the countless issues taking place during the period: the gov- ernment’s decision to ignore warning signs of a Japanese attack; the servicemembers’ mixed emotions about war HAWAII MARINE May 24, 2000 • A-14

EVENTS, From A-3 25, 2001. RIVERA, From A-1 The gunnery sergeant only talked to him Visitors with reser- for several minutes, but the impression he tack. vations must arrive 30 football, baseball, and track. Though he ex- left on Rivera was everlasting. Reservations for minutes prior to the celled at all of his extra-curricular activi- “He was very, very professional,” Rivera boat tours are advised scheduled departure or ties, Rivera made it apparent that baseball said. “He was very sincere and interested and will be accepted on tickets will be redis- was his forte. in my reasons for wanting to enter the ser- a first-come, first- tributed. Rivera went on to Brooklyn College on vice.” serve basis. Regular tours con- a baseball scholarship. After a year and a Before long, Rivera was off to boot camp Call 422-2771, ext. sisting of the movie stab at minor league baseball, he was ready at Parris Island, South Carolina. He start- 138 beginning May 21 and boat trip to the for a change – enter the Marine Corps. ed his career in the accounting field, but in for reservations. Memorial begin at With the future impending and time slip- 1984, he went on to work with Security Reservation dead- 10:00 a.m. and contin- ping by, Rivera decided his best bet lied in Forces in Panama. line is 3:00 p.m. May ue through 3:00 p.m. the armed forces, so he paid a visit to the After his tour in Panama, the drill field local recruiters office. beckoned and Rivera followed. Towards “As I walked in the door,” Rivera re- the end of his drill tour, he decided to GAS, From A-1 membered, “the Marine recruiter at the end switch occupations and chose the intelli- of the hall spotted me and called me into gence field. That change turned out to be McAnnallay and Balaski, dressed in their large his office.” the springboard to such endeavors as blue suits, went through a field decontamination Operation Just Cause, and Desert Shield station. and Desert Storm. Finally, in July 2000, Sgt. Michele Saltzman After thoroughly wetting down their suits, Rivera came to MarForPac to fill the com- Rivera they were scrubbed by fellow firefighters and pany first sergeant position. completely cleansed of any Sulfur Dioxide. “So far, this is the hardest position – pe- cially with me. She keeps me locked on!” Frazier and Raccio were taken to the Branch riod,” Rivera stated. “There are challenges Whether or not it’s the humbling bond Medical Facility for observation, and were re- I face as a first sergeant, that I never thought between wife, Corps, or country, Rivera leased when no effects of Sulfur Dioxide poi- about a few years ago. Luckily, I have a lot downplays any personal attention given to soning were found. of support from all of the Marines here.” him for his successes while in the Marine “(The Marines) responded appropriately to the Though Rivera credits his fellow “devil Corps. situation,” said Lt. Michael E. Anda, officer in dogs” for his successful leadership, he “This award (Marine of the Year) isn’t charge of the communications section of quickly points out that his wife is responsi- for me,” Rivera said. “It’s for the Marines Headquarters Co., CSSG-3. “They took the Cpl. Jacques-Rene Hebert ble as well. who have served, those I’ve lead, and the safest response without hesitation, evacuated the 1st Sgt. Harry Rivera speaks to his “My wife is my foundation,” Rivera Marines that have yet to be a part of the building and called the fire department.” Marines during a Camp Smith field day. said. “She is so patient and strong – espe- Corps.” Hawaii MMARINEARINE LLIFESTYLESIFESTYLES Hawaii Marine B Section May 24, 2001

Above and Left—Members of the Chinese Physical Culture Association perform a Chinese lion dance as part of the celebration Saturday. Below—The Tahitian- Polynesian review group “The Great Flame in the Water” set the tone for the event with their distinct “island” style.

K-Bay celebrates diversity with Asian-Pacific festival Story and Photos by The MCB Hawaii branch of the Okinawa Kenpo Karate Sgt. Robert Carlson Kobudo group included enthusiasts of all ages whom demon- strated their skills and educated the crowd with a brief his- The courtyard at Mokapu Mall came alive, Saturday, with tory of their art. the sights, sounds, tastes, smells and feel of the Asia Pacific The Chinese Physical Culture Association, Hawaii’s old- as MCB Hawaii celebrated Asian-Pacific American Heritage est kung fu group, also performed at the event and wrapped Month. up the celebration with what turned out to be the biggest at- The lunchtime festival, aimed at sharing some of the vast traction for the children: a Chinese lion dance. diversity found throughout Asia and the Pacific, included rep- “Asian-Pacific Americans are a very diverse group of peo- resentatives from several groups throughout the region. ple,” said Master Sgt. Duane A. Keys, MCB Hawaii equal “The Great Flame in the Water,” a local song and dance opportunity advisor. “There are so many different cultures review, kicked off the festivities with a blend of Polynesian and lifestyles that a festival like this is the only way to high- and Tahitian music and dancing which gave the event a true light the diversity of this group.” “island” feel. Several members of the audience couldn’t re- Each group took time during their performance to explain sist the urge to dance and joined the performers on stage near the history and culture behind what they were doing. the end of the show. According to the most recent U.S. Census data, Asians and If the music and dancing weren’t enough to make the Pacific islanders make up more than 4 percent of the popu- guests forget they were on a Marine Corps base, Hawaii’s lation in the United States and U.S.-associated Pacific island Japanese Wives Club was there to help. Not only did they jurisdictions. That number is expected to rise to more than provide a display of some of the utensils of Japanese culture, 10 percent by 2050. they gave festival guests and mall customers a taste of Asian-Pacific Americans make up the fastest-growing seg- Japanese cuisine. Okonomiyaki, a pancake-type food made ment of American society, and they’re also the group with with cabbage and a variety of meats and other vegetables, which the U.S. Pacific Command interacts most. was a big hit with the crowd, and the group didn’t stop serv- “This festival helps everyone realize that when we are sta- ing until the festival was over and the tent came down. tioned away from the mainland, there is a lot going on out- A celebration of culture from around the Pacific wouldn’t side the base or station community,” Keys added. “It’s a great be complete without a martial arts demonstration, and this opportunity to learn about the culture of the people with festival included two. whom we interact, and that makes us all better people.”

Above—Members of Hawaii’s Japanese Wives Club served okonomiyaki and tea during the festival. They also folded origami figures for the children. Right—As the Chinese Physical Culture Association demonstrated kung fu and per- formed the lion dance, members took turns providing music with this all-in-one sound machine. B-2 • May 24, 2001 HAWAII MARINE MCCSMCCS M ARINE C ORPS C OMMUNITY S ERVICES www.mccshawaii.com POSSIBILITIES IN PARADISE By Debbie Aisoff, MCCS Public Relations He Said, She Said or sponsors who are handling Call 254-7597. times, making it easy for cerns will also be addressed. “Hold Harmless Agree- Who knew communicat- arrangements, on-line car families on the go. For more ment.” Agreements may be ing with your significant oth- reservations are fast and reli- Reach for the Rockers information, call 254-7610. Summer Sunsations obtained at the Youth er would be so challenging? able. The Staff NCO Rocker Adventure is a supervised Activities Center, Bldg. 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Did you loan it out? – 7:30 p.m. June 6, Session mation, call Lynn Colville at en your cuisine horizons, at- heel flips and get set to com- Corps Community Services Maybe you don’t own a set II – Wed. & Fri. 10 – 11:30 254-5592. tend this special engagement. pete. recorded Jobline at 254-7619 of wheels. One thing is cer- a.m. Spaces are limited. All For more information, call The 8o8 Skate Team or stop by the Personnel tain, being stranded without interested patrons should at- “Mr. Bojangles…” 254-3890. Riders, McDonald’s, RnR Office, Bldg. 219 (Base a source of transportation is tend the free orientation, Friday is National Tap Surf & Ski, and Dave’s Theater Bldg.) from 8 a.m. – no joy. Let the professionals Tuesday, May 29 at the Dance Day. This day com- Summer Sunsation Parent Hawaiian Ice Cream present 4:30 a.m. Monday – Friday. at Enterprise Rent-a-Car put Semper Fitness Center, Bldg. memorates the birthday of Station Youth Fun & Fitness Day, Marine Corps Community you behind the wheel and in 3037 at 6 p.m. Call 254- Bill Bojangles Robinson, the Is your little one is regis- Saturday, June 9, at the Base Services is an organization control of your life. 7597. king of tap dancers. Who tered for Youth Activities’ Skate Park from noon – 3 that supports the Marines, Making it “virtually” ef- knows, perhaps your keiki Summer Sunsations Adven- p.m. Sailors and their family fortless, patrons may now Teen Fitness Program has the makings of a future ture Program? If so, you are Street style skateboard members stationed aboard utilize on-line Enterprise Keep your teen active this tap, jazz or ballet legend. highly encouraged to attend competition in the 15-year- MCB Hawaii through Retail, reservation services at summer at the Semper Fit Youth Activities and the the Parent Orientation old and over and the 14-year- Food and Hospitality, www.enterprise.com Once Center. The Teen Fitness Dance Movement Academy Meeting Friday, June 8 at old and younger categories General Support, Contracts on the site, simply type in the Program is targeted to offer on-going Tap, Jazz and Youth Activities, Bldg. 5082 will highlight the event as and Services, Semper Fit and city or the zip code. Marine teenagers 12 – 16 years old. Ballet classes for keiki as at 6 p.m. will an exhibition from the Personal Services D-epart- Corps Base Hawaii is the This 4-week class begins young as three years old. During this brief, program 8o8 Skate Team Riders. ments. first location listed under June 13. Classes are sched- Your first class is free. highlights, schedules and On-site registration will Many job and career op- Oahu. Perfect for newly-ar- uled Wed. & Fri. from 4 – 5 Classes are offered through- regulations will be discussed. be accepted only with a com- portunities are available rived personnel, vacationers p.m. Registration fee is $40. out the week at various All questions and con- pleted, parental signed within these sectors. SM&SP

Maui Memorial Adventure Join the SMSP for a trip to Maui during the Memorial Day weekend. The price is only $205 per person ; however there is a limit of 20 people, so re- serve your tickets now. Call 254-7539 to sign up or get more details. Looking for something to do? Mentor. Volunteer. Many MCB Hawaii youths need you. Share your talent, time and in- sight. Currently, Youth Activi- ties is seeking soccer coaches. Call 254-7610 and volunteer. Go-Kart Thrills Kapolei Hawaii Karting Center, June 16, 10 a.m. $60 per person. Register by June 8 at the SM&SP office, Bldg. 216. Fourth of July Kailua Parade – The BayFest Float commit- tee is seeking volunteers to pass out flyers and candy dur- ing the Fourth of July Kailua

Parade. Call Debbie Aisoff at Lance Cpl. Tyler A. Hardin 254-7570. Members of “Deuce,” the winners of last year’s Bathtub Regatta, raise their arms and oars in victory after returning to K-Bay’s shores in Hoist up Your Sails – Now is the time to learn to sail. Classes are offered July 16 – 20 and August 13 – 17 at Bathtub Regatta open to four-man teams the Base Marina for only $69. This special discount applies to Debbie Aisoff July 15th at 2 p.m. fastest, the fastest to sink, most cre- than 30,000 patrons each year. single, active duty only. Call MCCS Public Relations Coordinated by Marine Corps ative and more. Registration is un- Along with E.K. Fernandez car- 254-7593 or 254-7666. Community Services Water Safety derway for this free, comical event nival rides, fairgoers will enjoy Race Kaneohe Bay, your way! Division, the Bathtub Regatta is now through July 9. boxing bouts, body search fitness Oceanside Paintball Time is ticking, so gather your one of many Ocean Concepts Ocean Concepts BayFest is a competition and mainland and local Let your “inner-predator” three most aquatic engineer-minded BayFest contests. Each four-person three-day watersports carnival host- music concerts featuring Sister come out to play. Saturdays 9 friends together to design and com- team entry will create an aquatiac ed by Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Hazel, all free with your paid a.m. – 4 p.m. Sundays noon – pete in Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s masterpiece and race their home- The annual event is staged for July BayFest admission. 5 p.m. Call 254-7593 for Ocean Concepts BayFest 2001 made vessels in Kaneohe Bay. 13 – 15. The open-to-the-public For more Bathtub Regatta infor- equipment rental fees. Bathtub Regatta scheduled Sunday, Prizes will be awarded to the summer holiday is visited by more mation, call 254-7655. .Bathtub Regatta Float Your Boat – What team MOVIE TIME will be the crowning champion of the BayFest Bathtub Regatta? Prices: Adults (12 and older) $3, Children (6 to 11) $1.50, Children The Brothers (R) Friday at 7:15 p.m. Get your four-person team to- (5 and younger) free. Matinee prices are $2 for adults and $1 for chil- Joe Dirt (PG-13) Friday at 9:45 p.m. gether and create your aquatic dren. Parents must purchase tickets for “R” rated movies in person at Blow (R) Saturday at 7:15 p.m. masterpiece to compete on the box office for children 16 years old and younger. Josie and the Pussycats (PG-13) Saturday at 10 p.m. Sunday, July 15 at 2 p.m. at the For E-5 and below, admission is free to the second show on Friday Pokemon 3 (G) Sunday at 3:30 p.m. BayFest waterfront. Free. Many and Saturday evenings only. Sunday evenings, the price is $1 for all Enemy at the Gates (R) Sunday at 7:15 p.m. prizes will be awarded. For de- patrons. Please show your ID at the box office. Phone 254-7642 for Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles (PG-13) Monday 7:15 p.m. tails, call 254-7593. recorded information. Hawaii MMARINEARINE SSPORTSPORTS B-3, Hawaii Marine Sports Page May 24, 2001

Sgt. Richard W Holtgraver Jr Chris Tang was the overall winner in the Triathlon’s men’s division. Here he crosses the finish line in strong fashion with a time of 1:03:15. Triathletes endure rigors of swimming, running, biking at 5th Annual Triathlon/Duathlon Sgt. Richard W Holtgraver Jr. have to be good at everything. If you’re good at just one Combat Correspondent event, that will make the race fun,” said Capt. Kathy Novack, Marine Corps fitness and requirement standard analyst. “It More than 300 athletes participated in the Marine Corps was fun to motivate people as the race wore on.” Community Services and 1st Marine Air Wing Aviation Young and old alike competed against each other during Support Element 5th Annual Triathlon/ Duathlon aboard the competition, and this year’s event had a couple of younger MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe, Saturday morning. people enter their first triathlon. Sgt. Richard W Holtgraver Jr. The event was coordinated with the Honolulu Chamber of “I feel very tired and sore,” said 11-year-old Leah Marie “This is more of an endurance type of sport, and you Commerce and purposely scheduled to take place during Schretenthaler. don’t have to be good at everything,” said Kathy Novack, Military Appreciation Week, according to Maj. Bob Krekel, Even though this was Schretenthaler’s first triathlon, she Marine Corps fitness and requirement standard analyst, Operations Officer, Marine Aviation Logistics Support managed to be one of the first 15 people to finish the 800- smiling as she finishes up the last 100-meters of the Element Kaneohe. meter swim. bike course before going on to the 3.5-mile run. The event was open to all military personnel, family mem- “Swimming was the easiest event for me because I’m on bers and civilians, and participants entered the event in indi- the swim team at the Pearl Harbor Swim Club,” said vidual or team categories. Schretenthaler. “The bike race was the hardest thing for me Triathlon/Duathlon Results To complete the race, triathletes had to swim 800 meters because I have never done it before, and there was a big hill in Kaneohe Bay, bike 11.1 miles and run 3.5 miles. in the middle of the course that was really tough.” Men’s Overall Triathlon Women’s Overall Triathlon Participants in the duathlon started their race with a two- This year’s event went exceptionally well, and the num- 1st Chris Tang 1:03:15 1st Tine Eakin 1:10:50 mile run then went on to the 11.5-mile bike race and finished ber of people who entered the race was slightly up compared 2nd Lou Ortiz 1:05:00 2nd Samantha Khoo 1:12:13 with a 3.5-mile run.The race started and finished near the to last year’s event, said Krekel. 3rd Bryan Nelson 1:05:10 3rd Theresa Michal 1:12:39 MCB Hawaii Marina. “We wanted to promote the military and it’s a good way Many civilian triathletes enter the race to help them pre- for MCB Hawaii to actually get people to see the base,” said Men’s Overall Duathlon: Women’s Overall Duathlon: pare for local Iron Man events that often take place here in Krekel. 1st Kevin O’Neal 1:04:02 1st Lisa Blome 1:09:22 Hawaii, according to Krekel. “This event is one of the best venues for triathletes to run,” 2nd Kevin Murphy 1:08:31 2nd C.Richman 1:26:13 “I would say about 60 to 70 percent of the participants are Krekel continued. “The civilian population really loves to 3rd Fish Arabia 1:08:52 3rd Denise Steiger 1:27:16 civilians from the state of Hawaii,” said Krekel. “A lot of come out and interact with the Marines who host this event.” the triathletes use this event to gauge themselves for the larg- The 1st MAW ASE Triathlon/Duathlon was also a success Overall Team Triathlon 1st “Rohling” 59:00 er triathlons around the state.” because of how well the event was organized, according to (For more details, go to 2nd “Masterson” 1:09:05 For some of the participants, though, the race was a way Novack. www.timersplus.com.) 3rd “Pacal” 1:15:19 to have fun and get some great exercise. “I’ve been in over 50 triathlons. I think this is probably “This is more of an endurance type of sport, and you don’t the best, if not one of the best I have participated in.” Kailua sponsors Holokiki O’Alele Windward Half Marathon

their way through the streets of Kailua on a The Marines and Sailors of K-Bay were For the females, Jodi Jackson, who com- Sunday’s daybreak jog winding course totaling 13 miles, testing the out in full force again this year, directing run- pleted the 13-mile course in 1:22:52, unites K-Bay’s military mettle of any who dared challenge it. ner traffic, helping to alleviate pain and in- snatched the overall title. “The race was started 21 years ago to pro- juries and giving water to the runners as they Jackson was followed by Shelley with civilian community mote a sense of community between the town made their way past. Grisbrook at 1:33:59. of Kailua and the base at Kaneohe Bay,” said “The Marines were great,” said Jaxon. Rounding out the women’s top three was Carol M. Jaxon, race director. “I would like “We couldn’t have done this without them.” Angie Song-Rooney at 1:34:18. Pvt. Iain A. Schnaible to both continue and build on that past ef- The race was an opportunity for competi- Upon completing the race, the frontrun- Combat Correspondent fort,.” she added. tors to showcase their physical prowess and ners walked, for what may have seemed like Marines of MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay in the end, it was the fitness of Christian Friis an eternity, sweeping circles with their hands KAILUA, Hawaii—The peacefulness of have played a large role in holding and work- that proved victorious. on their heads, trying desperately to regain an early Sunday morning in Kailua was in- ing the race on many occasions. Friis claimed the overall male champi- their breath and composure after the rigors of terrupted by more than 500 distance runners “For the past several years, we have en- onship with a final time of 1:15:22, followed such a demanding race. testing their skills in the Windward Marathon joyed support from MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe in a close second by Gary Nettles, who fin- Once all was said and done and the racers Association’s Holokiki O’ Alele Half Bay in the way of race volunteers, course ished at 1:15:54. had headed for home, the town of Kailua re- Marathon Sunday. marshals, aid station staff and corpsmen,” Running a slightly more distant third was turned to the peace and quiet for which it is At 6 a.m., a gunshot sent the runners on said Jaxon. Marcus Mille, who finished at 1:21:21. famous. B-4 • May 24, 2001 HAWAII MARINE

Sgt. Richard W. Holtgraver Jr. A vicious spike from All-Marine team member Rich O’Kane gets through the defense of the All-Navy team during the final game at Fort Shafter last week. All-Marine volleyball team faced unfamiliar territory during Fort Shafter tournament

practicing and playing together. tive things to say about her experience here in Hawaii. Other teams often hit the According to both coaches, this is a problem that Marine “It was fun,” she said. “I just don’t want anyone to be leery Corps sports teams deal with every year. about coming out next year just because we didn’t win. We court with five or six years “We are obviously going to need more time to practice, took second last year; it’s not that we can’t do it. We have to because there is no way we can take a group of guys who come together and just be a team, and that’s the bottom line.” of history playing together haven’t played together and expect to win tournaments,” said Gunnery Sgt. Jeffrey Patterson, coach of the All-Marine Sgt. Richard W. Holtgraver Jr. men’s team. “You can’t compete against these other teams All-Armed Forces Volleyball Results Combat Correspondent that have been together for five or six years.” The players echoed that frustration as well. Perhaps for a team to compete and do well in any sport, “We had only four returnees from last year, and we just Womens its players must be familiar with each other and have the abil- couldn’t pull it together,” said Staff Sgt. Charissa R. Howard, Team Wins Losses ity to execute the game plan. a hitter for the women’s team. Therefore, when teammates are not accustomed to each “It’s not just one thing, it’s a combination of things,” Air Force 4 1 other, it’s hard for the team to compete at its peak level. Howard added. “We would get to a certain point, and then Army 3 2 Lack of familiarity may have been a factor for the men’s we would hit a wall. We could not get past a certain num- Navy 4 2 and women’s All-Marine teams at the All-Military volleyball ber.” Marine Corps 0 6 tournament last week at Fort Shafter. With the tough loss at the All-Military volleyball tourna- Both teams displayed their share of inconsistent play dur- ment, Patterson was looking at the team’s potential for next Mens ing the tournament as neither was familiar with each other’s year. Team Wins Losses style, nor the style of the coaches. “A key point for next year that we need to focus on is a Since the players could not come together and gel as a longer period of time for practicing instead of just three Navy 5 1 team, both the men’s and women’s teams experienced a com- weeks before the tournament,” said Patterson. “Also, in or- Army 3 2 plete shut out. The women’s team was unable to win a sin- der for the team to do well, the commands are going to have Air Force 3 2 gle game. to start supporting us by letting the top- quality athletes come Marine Corps 0 6 The talents, skills and efforts of the All-Marine teams were out for the team.” more than abundant, but the players hadn’t spent much time Reflecting upon the difficult loss, Howard still had posi- HAWAII MARINE May 24, 2001 • B-5 WORD TO PASS USS Arizona Memorial 2001 Memorial Activities include the Pacific Fleet at 10:30 a.m. Tours will pass many historic is $37,842, plus compensation for overtime Day Events Ceremonial Band, which will perform prior sites, but will not stop at the USS Arizona and locality pay. Contact FBI Special Agent The National Park Service will host spe- to and during the opening ceremony, and the Memorial. Kal Wong, 566-4488 for details cial Memorial Day activities, Monday, at the Marine Forces Pacific Band, which will per- Reservations are advised and will be ac- NCOA Job Fair USS Arizona Memorial. The opening cere- form from 11 a.m. to noon. cepted, first-come, first-served, through The Noncommissioned Officers mony will begin at 7:45 p.m. on the back Throughout the day, authors will sign Friday at 3 p.m. Tour boats seat 150 people. Association will sponsor a job fair at the lawn of the Visitor Center. H. Delanao copies of books related to the Pearl Harbor Call 422-2771, ext. 138 for more details. Hickam Air Force Base Officers’ Club, June Roosevelt, grandson of President Franklin attack, and a special photography exhibit will 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees can meet Delano Roosevelt, will be the keynote speak- be on display. 2001 FBI Recruitment recruiters and explore career opportunities er, and new exhibit panels bearing the names The National Park Service rangers will al- Interested in a career with the FBI? Attend The NCOA mini resume is required for ad- of several opening ceremony speakers will be so host three, interpretive, free, one-hour boat their career seminar, May 31, at the Prince mittance to the job fair . For details, visit the unveiled. tours circumventing Ford Island, beginning Kuhio Federal Building. Entry-level salary NCOA website at www.ncoausa.org.