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Members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart pose for a photograph aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial, Sept. 2. Photo by MC3 Justin R. Pacheco
Battleship Missouri Memorial commemorates 72 years of peace in the Pacific
Battleship Missouri Rear Adm. Brian Fort, morale resulting from na- to follow. They stood tall. Memorial Association commander, Navy Region val conflicts leading up to They held the line. They Hawaii and commander, Guadalcanal. helped set the course for “Today the guns are si- Naval Surface Group Middle “In 1942, he was the peace that endures to- lent. A great tragedy has Pacific, delivers remarks right leader at the right day,” Berger said. “In ended. A great victory at the Battleship Missouri place at the right time. 1945 Japan was our en- has been won,” were Gen. Memorial, Sept. 2. This mighty warship, the emy. Today, 72 years later, Douglas MacArthur’s U issouri served as Japan is our staunchest words from Sept. 2, 1945, Bull Halsey’s flagship ally.” which rang out again at the end of World War “It is important for all across the decks of the II. He stood with Admi- generations to remember U issouri on ept ral Nimitz and General t e U issouri s role 72 years later. MacArthur for the sign- in America’s journey to Hundreds gathered to ing of the surrender,” Fort peace, serving as a sym- commemorate the 72nd said. “Admiral Halsey’s bol not only for strength, anniversary of the end of life shows us how one but also compassion and World War II last week- person can make a differ- reconciliation,” said Mi- end aboard the decks of ence. One person can in- chael Carr, president and the Battleship Missouri spire.” E of t e U issouri Memorial, berthed in Lt. Gen. David H. Memorial Association. the waters of Pearl Har- Berger, commander of Among the distin- bor, bow-to-bow with the t e U arine orps guished guests was Art sun en U Ari ona Forces Pacific, delivered Albert an original U The ceremony honored the keynote address, Missouri crewmember the heroism, valor and honoring the valor of his and World War II vet- sacrifices of the Greatest global conflict. in the Solomon Islands tions of t e U avy brothers in arms, the eran, who witnessed the Generation, who upheld Marines lined the decks lasted six months and ships, which supported sacrifices made by their surrender ceremony on- American freedom in the of the Mighty Mo at this set the tone for the series the Marine forces in the families and the road to board the Mighty Mo 72 bloodiest war in modern year’s commemoration, of Allied victories that Battle of Guadalcanal, peaceful relations. Berger years ago today. The sol- history. It all culminated with the event paying laid the foundation for praising in particular the made a visit to Guadalca- emn commemoration con- aboard t e U issouri special homage to the peace in the Pacific and leadership of Fleet Adm. nal earlier this summer cluded with a rifle salute in Tokyo Bay 72 years 75th anniversary of the the eventual surrender William “Bull” Halsey. and walked many of the while the Pacific Fleet ago, where MacArthur, Battle of Guadalcanal — aboard the Mighty Mo, Bold and brash, Halsey grounds where the six- Band played Echo Taps Adm. Chester Nimitz a Marine Corps-led offen- America’s last battleship. had championed sup- month battle took place. to honor all fallen Armed and leaders of the Allied sive in the Pacific Theater Rear Adm. Brian Fort, port for t e U arines “They were fighting to Forces members who rest Forces accepted Japan’s against Japan’s military commander of Navy Re- throughout the campaign, secure a better world for in peace in the former formal surrender and forces. The firefight to se- gion Hawaii, spoke about despite challenges of low themselves, their fami- battlefields around the brought an end to the cure this strategic locale the mission critical ac- supplies and faltering lies, and for generations world. CNIC encourages Sailors, families to prepare for emergencies Navy Installations Command map and creates a state of mind for • Access tools and resources to Public Affairs Navy personnel and families to be help you and your family prepare prepared for any potential hazard for emergency situations that could September is National Emer- throughout the year — something arise at any time with no warning. gency Preparedness Month. leadership takes very seriously.” Navy personnel and families are Commander, Navy Installations Ready Navy is a proactive Na- strongly encouraged to strengthen Command’s (CNIC) Ready Navy vy-wide emergency preparedness, emergency planning at home, as Program educates Sailors and their public awareness program. It is de- well as at work, by reading and families on how to be prepared signed for the Navy community, to following the tips and information when an emergency occurs. increase the ability of every person found on the Ready Navy website This year’s overall theme is and family on or near Navy instal- at www.ready.navy.mil. “Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead. You lations to meet today’s challenges Additional information on how to Can.” head on and plan and prepare for prepare for any disaster can also be Each week in September will all types of hazards, ranging from found on the website. have a focused theme: Make a Plan hurricanes and earthquakes to Ready Navy is a CNIC-sponsored for Yourself, Family and Friends; terrorist attacks. By exploring the emergency preparedness program. Plan to Help Your Neighbor and links on the Ready Navy site, you Navy Installations Command is Community; Practice and Build will: comprised of approximately 53,000 Out Your Plans; and Get Involved! • Be informed of potential a - military and civilian personnel Be a Part of Something Larger. ards and what to do before, during, worldwide responsible for the oper- “National Preparedness Month and after an emergency. ations, maintenance and quality of educates us all to be informed, • Understand t e steps to ma e life programs to sustain the Navy’s make a plan, build a kit, and stay an emergency plan including what fleet, enable the fighter, and sup- informed, not just for a month, but to do, where to go, and what to take port the family. every day,” said Jeff Sanford, CNIC with you. For more news from Commander, Photo by Tech. Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr. emergency management specialist. • earn to build a it for basic Navy Installations Command, An aerial view of the flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey “Ready Navy provides a road needs for a minimum of three days. visit www.navy.mil/local/cni/. in Houston, Texas, Sept. 3. A-2 • September 8, 2017 HO‘OKELE
Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Dodge proposes to his girlfriend, Samantha Mills, after the os Angeles-class attack submarine USS Columbus (SSN 762) makes its homecoming arrival at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Photo by MC2 Shaun Griffin
USS Columbus returns from deployment MC1 Daniel Hinton Alarcon, a native of Lancaster, Oakland, California and Co- “The amount of buy-in the completed that marathon,” California, and Columbus com- lumbus chief of the boat. crew exhibited was outstand- said Culinary Specialist 3rd Submarine Force Pacific manding officer. “Their com- “The real reward for came ing,” Anderson said. “Every Class (SS) Ralph Joseph, a na- Public Affairs mitment to each other and to as the crew bonded and con- man did his part to accom- tive of Orlando and a Sailor our success across every for- ducted a wide spectrum of plish qualifications and ulti- assigned to Columbus. “You The crew of Los Ange- ward-deployed submarine submarine operations in chal- mately meet all tasking.” have to learn to rely on each les-class fast-attack subma- mission area was beyond ex- lenging environments,” An- While on deployment, Co- other rather than trying to do rine USS Columbus (SSN emplary.” derson said. “For many of the lumbus traveled more than it all yourself. When we ran 762) was welcomed home by While on deployment, 40 crew, this was their first de- 34,000 nautical miles, cross- into obstacles, we overcome it friends and family awaiting submariners earned the right ployment, so this completed ing the equator twice, making together.” their return at the submarine to wear the submarine war- deployment is a testament to 135 Columbus crewmembers Columbus is one of the most piers at Joint Base Pearl Har- fare insignia, also known as the crew’s hard work and per- new shellbacks. advanced undersea vessels in bor-Hickam, Sept. 1. “dolphins.” severance.” After all the Columbus ac- the world, and its missions Columbus successfully com- About 70 percent of the crew During the six-month de- complished on deployment, the include deployment of special pleted a six-month western rotated out of the Columbus fol- ployment, Columbus per- crew was happy to be home forces, minelaying, precision Pacific deployment while con- lowing its last deployment, but formed three national tasking and reflected on what made land attack, or anti-submarine ducting operations in support that didn’t stop the crew from periods, two theater operation the deployment successful. or surface warfare while re- of national security. coming together to complete the periods and a multinational “Deployment is not a sprint, maining undetected. “I cannot express in mere mission said Machinist Mate exercise. Columbus also had it is a marathon, so you have For more news from the Pa- words, how proud I am of my (Weapons) Master Chief (SS) four port visits, including Sin- to take it day-by-day just like cific Submarine Force, visit crew,” said Cmdr. Albert A Leonard Anderson, a native of gapore and Guam. anything else, but today we www.csp.navy.mil. USS Mississippi awarded Arleigh-Burke Fleet Trophy Story and photo by ment during the previous MC2 Shaun Griffin year based on the Battle Efficiency (Battle “E”) COMSUBPAC competition. Public Affairs The competition is conducted annually to The Virginia-class strengthen individual fast-attack submarine command performance, USS Mississippi (SSN improve overall force 782) was named the Pacific readiness, and recognize Fleet’s recipient of the Ar- outstanding performance. leigh-Burke Fleet Trophy Cmdr. Eric Rozek, Mis- for 2016. sissippi’s commanding Adm. Scott Swift, com- officer, was very proud mander of U.S. Pacific of the enthusiasm, hard Fleet, presented the tro- work and dedication of phy alongside Rear Adm. the crew. Frederick J. Roegge, com- “We are very honored to mander, Submarine Force, have received this award,” U.S. Pacific Fleet, on be- Rozek said. “The crew half of the Chief of Naval worked very hard and be- Operations to the crew ing recognized with this during a pier-side cere- award makes me proud. mony at Joint Base Pearl Our goal is to be ready to Harbor-Hickam, Aug. 30. win the fight with dignity Swift congratulated and respect and the crew the crew for their accom- Adm. Scott Swift, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, presents the Arleigh-Burke Fleet Trophy to the crew of the irginia- has taken that vision to plishments. He specifically class fast-attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782). the next level.” called out their ability to “Ultimately it is not turn the resources they generate readiness,” Swift coin is your ability to con- Swift pointed out the face and aviation units. about awards it is about were provided into read- said. “That is the training sume readiness, and our broad scope of the award, The Arleigh-Burke people and being ready iness, and then proving phase, the basic phase, job is to make sure those said it signaled the crew’s Fleet Trophy is presented when a combatant com- their readiness by conduct- the advanced phase and are balanced, and I con- performance that it was annually to the ship or mand calls on us to exe- ing operations to fulfill all the training you have gratulate you on your so impressive that it aviation squadron in both cute a mission.” their missions. gone through the last 12 ability to generate that stood out among units the Atlantic and Pacific For more news from the “On one side of the read- months.” readiness in that 12-month from all communities in fleets that has achieved Pacific Submarine Force, iness coin is the ability to “The other side of the cycle.” the Navy, including sur- the greatest improve- visit www.csp.navy.mil. JVEF highlights education partnerships with military community MC2 Somers Steelman “As a member of the mil- program,” said Aviation to the HIDOE’s contin- itary and vice president of Structural Mechanic 1st ued success,” said Dann Navy Public Affairs the Mokapu Elementary Class John Newell, who Carlson, assistant su- Support Element Parent Teacher Associa- was recognized for his vol- perintendent of HIDOE, Detachment Hawaii tion, I know firsthand the unteer service work at the who served as this year’s challenges that military event. “As a Sailor and a keynote speaker at the The Joint Venture Ed- dependent students can go parent, it is extremely event. “We are doing in- ucation Forum (JVEF), a through,” said Chief Intel- rewarding to have an op- credible things here in cooperative partnership ligence Specialist Steph- portunity to improve the Hawaii, and it is in large between Hawaii’s military anie Watson, assigned to quality of the school and part due to our amazing community, the Hawaii Joint Intelligence Opera- the life of the students relationship between the Department of Education tions Center (JIOC), U.S. here in Hawaii.” Department of Defense (HIDOE) and other com- Pacific Command. “The U.S. Coast Guard and HIDOE.” munity organizations, JVEF has a huge influ- Chief Petty Officer Jon Hawaii has the highest highlighted success sto- ence on our children and Franquez received the number of military-de- ries of Hawaii’s military the community.” Daniel K. Inouye JVEF pendent children per students, families and The JVEF presented Outstanding Military capita in the nation, rep- volunteers during its 16th awards at the event rec- Contributor Award at this resenting approximately annual meeting at the Sal- ognizing the outstanding year’s event, for his coor- 15,000 students or 8 per- vation Army Kroc Center civilian and military con- dination of SeaPerch and cent of the total student Hawaii, Aug. 31. tributors whose efforts Marine advance technol- enrollment. The majority The JVEF strives to have had a significant im- ogy education (MATE) un- of these students attend Photo by MC1 Jeff Troutman provide positive learning pact on Hawaii’s military derwater robotics events four schools located on Brig. Gen. John Hillyer, mobili ation assistant to the environments and high and public school students. for schools at Coast Guard or near military installa- director for operations, Headquarters, U.S. Pacific quality educational op- “It was great honor Base Honolulu. tions on Oahu’s Central, Command, Camp H.M. Smith, congratulates eoman First portunities for children in to have a chance to be a “The JVEF is a contrib- Leeward and Windward Class Candice Walker for outstanding volunteer service Hawaii’s public schools. part of such an impactful uting and critical factor school districts. during the 16th annual J EF in Ewa Beach, Aug. 31. HO‘OKELE September 8, 2017 • A-
Submitted by David D. Underwood Jr. and Ensign Makeedra Hayes What is your favorite vegetable and how do you prepare it?
CS2 Renato SSgt. Maresa ACC Donald Edwards MSgt. Brandin Coy Suzanne Vierra Wing Commander Batallones Catanella Fleet Area Control 17th Operational Navy Exchange Elicia McGinniss JBPHH 65th Airlift and Surveillance Weather Squadron Fleet Store Australian Exchange Squadron Facility Pearl Medical Officer, “I like asparagus and Harbor “Baby carrots cooked “I like asparagus HQ PACAF I like it sautéed with “I like Brussels sprouts in butter and herbs especially when it’s garlic.” tossed in olive oil, salt “Squash is my favorite with garlic. Cooked wrapped in bacon.” “Corn, cooked in the and pepper and then and I like it sautéed with just enough that it still microwave served with roasted in a grill pan salt and pepper and retains a crunch.” butter and salt.” on the grill, or just in a maybe a little lemon pan on the stove.” juice.”
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Rear Adm. Brian Fort Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and COMMENTARY Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific Bull Halsey: Right leader at right time Last week I had the privilege of at- King handpicked Halsey to serve as the beat back enemy forces throughout late wage on for several more months, but tending a ceremony on the Battleship wartime commander of the South Pa- summer and early fall of 1942. Then, the clear naval victories in November Missouri to commemorate the 72nd an- cific for a reason. They needed someone on Friday, Nov. 13, under Halsey’s meant that our Marines, Soldiers, Sail- niversary of the end of World War II in with his “very particular set of skills,” orders, Adm. Daniel Callaghan led a ors, Airmen, and even Coast Guards- the Pacific. The theme was “They Stood to quote Liam Neeson. They needed fierce and deadly fight against the en- men would continue rising to the Tall, They Held the Line, and They Set Halsey to take command in the South emy in Sealark Channel off Guadalca- challenge to advance up the “ladder” the Course to Peace,” and the focus was Pacific, where, according to the histor- nal. toward Japan. At Guadalcanal, they on the 75th anniversary of the Battle ical record, other Navy leaders were In a close and thunderous gunfight, stood taller, they held the line, and of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. overly cautious and risk averse. five American cruisers and eight de- they set the course to peace. Among the reasons last week’s com- Halsey took charge in the Solomons, stroyers went up against two enemy Today we have 10 homeported ships memoration was special for me per- where our Marines were in a bitter battleships, one cruiser and 14 destroy- in Pearl Harbor ready to protect free- sonally: I had the chance to meet and fight with Imperial Japanese forces. He ers. The result: brutal wounds, terri- dom, security, stability and prosperity speak with World War II veterans and gathered all available ships, ordered ble damage, and significant losses on in the Pacific, and one of those ships United States Marines, always an mechanics to work around the clock both sides. Callaghan lost four ships is namesake to the take-charge admi- honor; I was invited to speak about the to repair ships and make them bat- and was himself killed, but Imperial ral who ensured victory at Guadalca- history, heritage and legacy associated tle-ready, maximized use of PT boats Japan lost one battleship and two de- nal. The guided-missile destroyer USS with Guadalcanal; and did I mention (to great effect) and changed the mar- stroyers — their seeming invincibility Halsey’s motto is a quote from Halsey, we were aboard the “Mighty Mo,” Bat- itime strategy from strictly defense to was smashed. “Hit hard, hit fast, hit often.” tleship Missouri Memorial?! bold offense — willing to take cruisers Halsey was deeply saddened by the Like any of us, Adm. Halsey was far Back in 1945, USS Missouri (BB63) and destroyers to engage with more losses of his Sailors and ships. Nev- from perfect. But in 1942, he was the hosted the signing ceremony for the powerful Imperial Japanese Navy bat- ertheless, he and Nimitz considered right leader at the right place at the end of the War in the Pacific. At the tleships. the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal in the right time. If our call comes to “fight to- time Missouri was the flagship of Adm. No wonder the United States Ma- South Pacific one of the key turning night” we will need bold leaders like William “Bull” Halsey. rine Corps loves him to this day. Ma- points of the war. Adm. Halsey who can inspire and lead Adm. Chester Nimitz and Adm. E. J. rines defended Henderson Field and The Battle of Guadalcanal would warfighters. Semper Fi. Semper Fortis. 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Hurricane Iniki strikes in September, 1992
Commander, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Rear Adm. Brian Fort Capt. Jeff Bernard
Director, Navy Managing Editor Region Hawaii Public Affairs Anna General Agnes Tauyan Editor Communication Strategist Don Robbins Bill Doughty Sports Editor Randy Dela Cruz Director, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Public Affairs Graphic Artist Grace Hew Len Michelle Poppler
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Retired Air Force Col. Thomas Norris, a former prisoner of war, answers a question from the audience at Hollister Auditorium, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman Veterans talk story: Retired Air Force Col. Thomas Norris Vietnam POW speaks to 15th Wing senior leaders 1st Lt. Avery Larkin Air Force. Looking back on his “When facing any obstacle, no matter how big, you experience, Norris said his indi- 15th Wing Public Affairs vidual resiliency made it possi- can make it through.Take care of your body, spirit and ble to survive being a POW and The 15th Wing opened Readi- integrate back into his life in ness Day on Aug. 24 at Hollister mind. If you keep that circle in balance, you can do it.” the military. Auditorium, Joint Base Pearl “When facing any obstacle, no Harbor-Hickam, with a speech — Retired Air Force Col. Thomas Norris matter how big, you can make on individual readiness and re- it through,” he said. “Take care siliency from a former prisoner transported to a prison camp in helped us take care of each George “Bud” Day and Lt. Col. of your body, spirit and mind. If of war (POW). Readiness Day Hanoi, where he faced physical other by giving us something James Robinson Risner. you keep that circle in balance, is where senior leaders discuss and mental cruelty from North that was familiar,” Norris said. “Leadership comes in dif- you can do it.” maintaining optimal mission Vietnamese soldiers, but found “We used ‘Unity over self’ as ferent forms, but you know it To end his speech, Norris dis- readiness. solidarity with other POWs. our guideline to get through ev- when you see it,” Norris said. cussed how individual readi- Retired Air Force Col. Organizing themselves into erything as a team. It helped us “The leaders in the camps kept ness relates to the mission. Thomas Norris, then a captain, a military structure, the POWs stay together and survive.” us unified and made us stron- “You must have individual was shot down Aug. 12, 1967, developed a way to remind During his time in captivity, ger.” resiliency to get the job done,” after dropping bombs on a themselves of the camaraderie Norris encountered leaders who After more than five years as he said. “It was absolutely vital bridge near the center of Hanoi, they had in their units before inspired him and pushed him to a POW, Norris returned to the to my survival and it is vital to Vietnam. they were captured. endure his circumstances with U.S., requalified for flight, and accomplishing any mission, no Norris was then captured and “The military structure more determination, like Maj. served another 14 years in the matter who you are.” NAVFAC Hawaii clears unwanted, overgrown vegetation Ensign Makeedra Hayes
Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs
Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Hawaii removed about 130 trees, trimmed approx- imately 80 remaining trees, and cut down all vege- tation to ground level in 20 days, in a project lasting from Aug. 8 to 28. The project took place next to Bougainville Child Development Center, Navy Hale Keiki School and Radford High School, which are all facilities that re- cently started their 2017 school year. With the school year in full swing, the Navy wanted to make sure that the property they owned was no safety hazard to the many children that walk past it every day, as well as discouraging any criminal activity surrounding the schools. “This is Navy property adjacent to an active grade school and high school, and this action made the area safer for students,” said Jon Grindle, facility manage- ment specialist. This project has served as the catalyst for NAVFAC to take on more projects to maintain safe Navy-owned properties in the Honolulu area, while working on a limited budget. They are already finalizing the details to start their next brush clearing and tree-trimming project. Photos by Staff Sgt. Christopher Stoltz Their next project will take place at the bottom of At left, This photo taken Aug. 8 shows the overgrown vegetation and trees that needed to be cleared by NAVFAC Valkenburgh Street where it connects to the Nimitz Hawaii. At right, This photo was taken Aug. 28 after a month-long project by NAVFAC Hawaii to clear 202,500 square Highway under the viaduct, along the side of the Navy feet of unwanted and overgrown vegetation. Marine Golf Course fence. HO‘OKELE September 8, 2017 • A-
Photo by MC2 Somers T. Steelman Members of USS Missouri Chief Petty Officer (CPO) egacy Academy Class 016 strip and clean the old decks of the USS Missouri at the Battleship Missouri Memorial on Ford Island, Aug. 23. The CPO egacy Academy is a six-day course in which the chief petty officers and selectees live aboard The USS Battleship Missouri Memorial and participate in preservation activities, leadership training, and reenact scenarios.
Photo courtesy of Rep. Tulsi Gabbard U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard talks with outgoing USS Hopper (DDG 70) Cmdr. Robert J.D. Gainey during the Hopper change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Sept. 1. Gainey relinquished command to Cmdr. Jeffrey S. Tamulevich. Tamulevich previously served as executive officer of Hopper and Gainey will be reporting to U.S., Pacific Command at Camp Smith, Hawaii. Gabbard oversaw the transfer of command.
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Alison Bruce-Maldonado Photo by MC2 Somers T. Steelman Governor of Hawaii, David Y. Ige, visited with a Hawaii Air National Guard C-17 USS Missouri Chief Petty Officer egacy Academy Class 016 members perform Globemaster III transport aircraft from the 204th Airlift Squadron, 154th Wing, Anchors Away aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial on Ford Island at JBPHH, Aug. before they departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Sept. 1 as part of the nation’s 23. The CPO egacy Academy is a six-day course in which the chief petty officers Hurricane Harvey relief effort. The flightcrew initially flew to Tennessee, where they and selectees live aboard The USS Battleship Missouri Memorial and participate in transported relief supplies to the hurricane-damaged areas around Houston, Texas. preservation activities, leadership training and reenactment scenarios.
Photo by Master Sgt. Theanne Herrmann Senior Airman Ryan Ang, Air Force Reserve s 624th Civil Engineer Squadron, applies tile grout for a 4,500-square-foot lanai at Bellows Air Force Station, Aug. 25. HO‘OKELE September 8, 2017 • -1
Below, Kapolei High School JROTC presents colors.
JBPHH focuses on suicide prevention, awareness Story and photos by of JBPHH, said that if anyone Randy Dela Cruz finds he or she is in need of “There are so many help, they should realize that Emphasizing a message that help can be just around the losing even one service mem- people that have their corner. ber to suicide is too much, lead- “Certainly we have the mil- ers across the spectrum of the dark moments, but they itary family support center to armed forces came together which anybody can call day at the Missing Man Memo- need to understand or night to talk to a person,” rial at Joint Base Pearl Har- Bernard said. “We try to in- bor-Hickam (JBPHH) on Sept. that they can overcome still throughout our leader- 6 to sign a proclamation de- those moments.” ship, throughout our chain of claring September as National command, the need to talk to Suicide Prevention Awareness — Herschel Walker, our Sailors, or Airmen to make month. Hall of Fame football player sure that hopefully, we can Rear Adm. Brian Fort, Capt. identify the problem before it Jeff Bernard, Capt. David By- becomes a real problem.” num, Col. Gregory Scrivner, “That’s why I talk about Col. Stephen Logan, Capt. hope. What can we do to get to Eugene Doyle, Lt. Col. M.E. the point where we’re steering Clarke, Capt. E.B. Sheppard, people down the right path? Col. Kevin Gordon, Capt. G.D. A positive attitude, around Burton, Capt. T.A. Gagnon the people we work with and and Lt. Col. John Hill each around the people we care took turns to sign the procla- about, can go a long way to- mation that affirms the mili- ward changing somebody’s out- tary’s commitment to promote look,” Bernard said. awareness, prevention and in- While military personnel tervention of suicide. will always have the sup- They were joined by special port of their leaders, Bernard guest and Hall of Fame foot- said that it also helps to have ball player Herschel Walker, high-profile people like Walker who recounted his battle with to come out and send a mes- mental illness and the need for sage that somebody cares. people to seek and give support “On a personal level, it’s for those afflicted. phenomenal to have a guy The proclamation states in like Herschel Walker come part that Navy Region Hawaii and talk to you about any- and JBPHH join with sister thing,” Bernard said. “If there Hall of Fame football player Herschel Walker speaks to the crowd. services across the island to is still in our day and age support the efforts of the De- suicide in your command or in never quite the same because it “The hardest thing is the some stigma associated with partment of Defense, local your home, you know how bad doesn’t just impact the individ- criticism you think you’re go- it, let’s eliminate it. Having programs, state coalitions and that hurts. I think back to the ual and his family, it impacts ing to get from others,” he said. people like Herschel Walker other national organizations first time I had to deal with this. all of us,” Fort said. “People think that you’re go- come out and talk about his to increase public awareness A young student took his life and Walker, who admitted that ing to look down on them. The own journey and how he got about the importance of train- I had to send one of my chief in his darkest moments he thing I try to let them know is through that, hopefully will ing to help prevention and risk petty officers to go identify him.” used to play Russian Roulette that you’re not here by your- send a positive message to factors associated with suicide. “Although we talked about with a loaded pistol, said that self. There are so many people people in a similar situation, Rear Adm. Fort, commander of it and we prepared for it, I sometimes it’s very hard to ask that have their dark moments, or certainly their leadership, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval couldn’t prepare that chief for for help, but awareness of the but they need to understand peers, friends, family to know Surface Group Middle Pacific, what he was about to do and support that is available may that they can overcome those when someone is asking for said, “If you have had respon- what he was about to see. lead people to the assistance moments.” help, it’s our responsibility to sibility of having to deal with a When he came back, he was they need. Capt. Bernard, commander help them.”
At left, Col. Kevin Gordon, 15th Wing commander, adds his signature to the proclamation. Center, Capt. Jeff Bernard, Joint Base commander, talks about Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. At right. Capt. T.A. Gagnon, NIOC commander, signs the proclamation. -2 • September 8, 2017 HO‘OKELE
Nolan Miranda winds up for a shot on goal.
Shipyard Fog blows past 8th IS in shutout Story and photo by The win was the fifth came from a tough angle, a third goal just before back, relax or we can keep The team’s fourth goal Randy Dela Cruz of the season for the Fog Miranda somehow found halftime. the pressure on too.” came off the foot of DoD against one defeat, while the perfect lane to the On that scoring play, In the second half, the civilian Marco Fabara, Sports Editor, Ho‘okele the 8 IS fell to a record of goal and let it fly. DoD civilian Jared Lum Fog continued to shut who found an open spot 4-3. “I’ve been playing beat the 8 IS defense down the 8 IS on defense on the left wing and The Pearl Harbor Na- “That’s kind of the pretty much for all my along the left side of the and eat away at the clock. launched a high-arcing val Shipyard (PHNSY) game plan every week,” life,” Miranda said. “I’m field. Although Shipyard al- shot that sailed under the Fog got on the scoreboard Miranda said about the kind of used to shooting Freeing himself for a lowed a few kicks on goal upright and settled down early and kept on com- team’s fast start. “Jump from all over. I knew I one-on-one against the by the 8 IS, the Fog was in the corner of the goal. ing in beating the 8th on them and then finish was on the right side and goalkeeper, Lum took never in danger of giving Lum added his second Intelligence Squadron it in the second half.” that’s my strongest side.” aim and shot the ball away any goals. goal of the game on a (8 IS), 5-0, on Sept. 2 in The strategy seemed Soon after his first past the keeper and to “The guys have been breakaway to complete a Summer Soccer League to work right out of the goal, Miranda found the net to give the Fog a playing defense their the scoring for the Fog. game at Earhart Field, gates, as Miranda found himself open at the top 3-0 lead at halftime. whole lives,” Miranda The Fog, which has a Joint Base Pearl Har- an opening down the of the box and booted in As the team took a said about shutting history of winning sev- bor-Hickam. right side of the field, be- another goal to give his break at intermission, down the 8 IS. “They just eral championships The Fog immediately fore blasting in a shot for team a 2-0 advantage. Miranda said that get- communicate real well. in the Summer Soccer took control of the game a 1-0 lead. “It was another one ting out on top in the That’s the main thing. League, is hoping to fin- with back-to-back goals by “When I got the ball of those routine break- first half meant that the They know where they ish out the season strong Nolan Miranda, a Depart- and looked up, I real- away-type deals,” he said. Fog could now just re- need to be on the field.” and add more hardware ment of Defense civilian, ized I was closer than I “I just kept it low and lax, focus and play their As the game neared to their trophy case. in the first few minutes thought I was,” he said. away from the keeper.” game. the end, the Fog’s offense “That’s what we shoot of the first half and never “I took the shot and After gaining the two- “It set the tempo,” he awoke to score two more for every year,” Miranda looked back in sailing to lucky it went in.” goal lead, the Fog kept said. “It kind of opens times to put the game said. “I don’t think this the shutout victory. Although the shot rolling along and added up the game. We can sit away for good. year is any different.”
Bridge to close temporarily for Fisher House run Fisher House will hold its sixth an- nual Fisher House 8K Hero and Re- membrance Run, Walk or Roll on Ford Island Sept. 9 to honor fallen service members who lost their lives in com- bat since 9/11. About 7,600 boots with pictures of fallen service members will line the 8K route on Ford Island. The event is free and open to military members and the public. The event will be held from 6 to 9 a.m. The opening ceremony starts at 6:30 a.m. with an official welcome and military honors. The run starts at 7 a.m. All participants should be on island no later than 6 a.m. Ford Is- land will be open to the public from 4 to 10 a.m. on Sept. 9. From 6:50 to 8 a.m. on Sept. 9 the NEX teams Ford Island Bridge will be closed to traffic. From 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. all up for pets lanes will open, but drivers should be alert for pedestrians. Patrons of the Pearl Harbor The route starts near the Pacific Navy Exchange (NEX) attend a Aviation Museum, proceeds down and pet adoption event Sept. 2 at back across the Ford Island bridge, the NEX pet shop. Oahu SPCA and ends near the south end of Chafee and NEX teamed up to bring Boulevard. the adoption event to military Strollers, wheelchairs, small chil- families. In addition, a Pet dren’s bikes, scooters, and skates are Expo will be held Sept. 9 from allowed. No skateboards, adult bikes 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the pet or pets will be allowed. Bottled water shop. will be available. Once the event is over, the boots Photos by Stephanie Lau will be reassembled on Ford Island on the corner of Enterprise and O’Kane Boulevard and will stay on display until Sept. 16. To register, visit www. eventbrite.com. HO‘OKELE September 8, 2017 • - USO, author team up to celebrate JBPHH ‘newest additions’ Story and photos by Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman “These moms are absolutely incredible. 15th Wing Public Affairs They are away from their family, friends Motherhood can be both a bless- ing and a challenge. and sometimes, their spouses.” For many military members and — Heidi Murkoff, author of the spouses, the traditional support “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” series system is not always an option. Luckily, 112 expecting and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JB- PHH) new mothers had the oppor- tunity to build a support system with each other at the United Ser- vice Organization (USO) “Special Delivery” baby shower at JBPHH, Aug. 29. “The goal of this program is to give our expecting and new moms a day to let them know that they are appreciated and to give them an opportunity to network with one another,” said Pamela Brummond, center manager, USO Hawaii. The event included lunch, baby shower games, prize raffles, a question-and-answer session, and a book-signing with Heidi Murkoff, author of the “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” series. “These moms are absolutely in- credible,” Murkoff said. “They are away from their fam- ily, friends and sometimes, their spouses. Often times they have no support or their support structure is limited. I just wanted to give these moms a chance to celebrate their pregnancy while getting them together to connect with one Above, Heidi another.” Murkoff, author According to Alex Volp, senior of the “What programs manager, USO head- to Expect quarters Virginia, the collabora- When You’re tion between the What to Expect Expecting” foundation and the USO has been series, answers a natural relationship. questions during The USO’s and the What to Ex- the USO “Special pect Foundation’s goal for the Spe- Delivery” baby cial Delivery showers is the same: shower. to educate and empower military moms and foster a sense of com- At left, USO munity where it might be needed volunteers help most — far from home and family. check in guests Since 2013, Special Delivery has for the baby hosted over 100 showers to 7,000 shower. moms, all over the world.
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Morale, Welfare and Recreation bowling league will begin Sept. 14 at the bowling center on the Pearl Harbor side of the base. The league consists of four-person teams and is for both beginner and advanced bowlers. New members are being sought. League bowling will be held on Thursday nights. The cost is $15. For more information, call 473-2574. l North Shore bike ride goes from 8 a.m. UPCOMING to 2 p.m. Sept. 16, starting at the Outdoor EVENTS Adventure Center. This is designed as an easy seven-mile round trip to allow participants to see the scenic surf spots and picturesque Cool off from the heat at float night tonight locations on that side of the island. The cost of l Free float night will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Harbor side bowling centers. Patrons can buy the activity is $25 and the deadline to sign up is Sept. 8 at Scott Pool. Patrons are welcome to one game of bowling and get one game free. For Sept. 14. For more information, call 473-1198. bring their own pool floats to the pool during this more information, call 473-2574. l Learn to spearfish class will be held from time to cool off from the late summer heat. This l Registration for Start Smart T-ball 8:30 to 3 p.m. Sept. 16 at Hickam Harbor. The event is open to all ages. For more information, begins on Sept. 12. This is a parent and child first half of the class takes place in a pool to call 473-0394. participation program. Youth sports staff will learn the rules, technique and training with l Free advance screening of “American teach parents skills and drills, and then the equipment. The second half of the class is in Assassin” starts at 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at Sharkey parents teach their child. The T-ball league runs the ocean, as the staff takes the group for real- Theater. Tickets will be given to the first 400 from Oct. 27 to Dec. 1 at Vandenburg Field. world practice. The cost of this class is $60 and patrons. Active duty military may receive up to Registration requirements include completed the deadline to sign up is Sept. 14. For more four tickets. All others may receive up to two sports physical and medical forms. Participants information, call 449-5215. tickets. The ticket booth and doors will open at can sign up online from Sept. 12 to 30. For more l Free golf clinic will be held at 9:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. and tickets may or may not be given information, visit www.greatlifehawaii.com. Sept. 16 at Barbers Point Golf Course. prior to the doors opening. For more information, l $2 Tuesdays will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Advance sign up is welcome. For more call 473-2651. Sept. 12 at Mamala Bay Golf Course. This is information, call 682-1911. l Free golf clinic will begin at 9:30 a.m. Sept. an event for the dedicated golfer and someone l Private swim lessons begin Sept. 16 at 9 at Mamala Bay Golf Course. Advance sign-ups just looking for a fun new activity. The $2 fee Hickam Family Pool. Slots are scheduled are welcome. For more information, call 449-2304. includes two buckets of balls, $2 hot dogs and beginning at 11 a.m. Attendees receive $1 bottled water and soda. Club pros will be l Watch the NFL games live beginning Sept. private, one-on-one lessons in accordance with available to offer tips and the event will also 10 at Club Pearl Brews & Cues and 10th Puka at American Red Cross swim lesson program. include prize giveaways. For more information, Ke’alohi Golf Course. Both locations offer Direct Customers may register for one slot per call 449-2304. TV’s NFL Sunday Ticket, enabling them to show day, for up to four consecutive Saturdays. all the games of the week. Both locations will l Aeration special is offered from Sept. 13 to Registration is accepted in person at the pool open early enough to catch the 7 a.m. games 17 at Ke’alohi Golf Course. Patrons can take during open hours. To find available slots and on Sundays. For more information, visit www. advantage of half-price green fees at our Par-3 for more information, call 260-9736. greatlifehawaii.com course while it undergoes aeration. For more l Free Day For Kids: Wonderland will be information, call 448-2318. l Learn to stand-up paddleboard from 9:15 held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 16 at the to 10:15 a.m. and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 10 l Deployment/IA resource fair takes place kids sports field behind the Hickam School at Hickam Harbor. The cost of this class is $25 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Military Age Center. The theme this year is Alice in and the deadline to sign up is Sept. 8. For more and Family Support Center. Attendees can learn Wonderland. Participants can dress up as their information, call 449-5215. about the organizations that support the military favorite character. The event is open to military l National Grandparents Day Sunday brunch members and their families during a deployment. and Department of Defense civilian families will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 10 at The cost to attend is free and children are with children from ages newborn to 18. For the Historic Hickam Officers’ Club. Patrons can welcome. Participants can register online at more information, call 473-0789. www.greatlifehawaii.com. For more information, treat Grandma and/or Grandpa to a buffet. The l Learn to surf from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. call 474-1999. price is $26.95 for adults (club members get a $2 17 at Hickam Harbor. Participants will be discount), $13.50 for ages 7 to 12, and $8.25 for l Free golf clinic will be held at noon Sept. familiarized with the gear, technique and ages 4 to 6. Reservations are welcome but not 14 at Navy-Marine Golf Course. Signups in etiquette in how to surf. The cost for the event required. For more information, call 448-4608. advance a welcome. For more information, call is $30 and deadline to sign up is Sept. 14. l Patriot Day special will be held from 11 471-0142. Participants need to be able to swim without a a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 11 at Hickam and Pearl l Ohana mixed handicap number (HCP) lifejacket. For more information, call 449-5215. -4 • September 8, 2017 HO‘OKELE DoD SkillBridge to support transitioning service members Joint Base Military and Family Support Center
Are you a transitioning service member? Use your DoD SkillBridge benefit to obtain training and certifica- tion while still on active duty. Suicide prevention, awareness events planned Your Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) Mil- itary and Family Support Center transition team will Don Robbins at 9 a.m. Sept. 15 at Hickam Memorial Theater. begin offering opportunities through the Job Training F4EO was designed with the idea that service Employment Skills Training-Apprenticeship and In- Editor, Ho‘okele members from all military branches are one fam- ternship (JTEST-AI) program, also known as DOD Skill- ily. The event is designed to increase awareness Bridge or Career Skills Program starting in October. September is National Suicide Prevention and and hear from people directly impacted by suicide. This program provides a pathway for transitioning Awareness Month and the Joint Base Military and • Resiliency bingo will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 service members to obtain viable and employable skills Family Support Center (MFSC) has scheduled a p.m. Sept. 15 at Beeman Center. In partnership in reputable labor markets. full month of events to emphasize the significance of with MWR Liberty Programs, MFSC will bring The program may be used to enter into an apprentice- prevention, awareness, intervention and resiliency. the resiliency bingo to the Free Food Friday event. ship, certification program, or an approved internship. • Join the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam The event is open to single Airmen and Sailors Many participants are offered interviews for a position team in a walk to raise awareness from 9 a.m. only. They can eat lunch provided by the Liberty at the company where they received their training and to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at Ala Moana Beach Park’s Center while building resiliency. For more infor- SkillBridge Program participants have a high rate of Magic Island. The American Foundation for Sui- mation, call 473-2583. post-training/post-transition employment offers. cide Prevention’s Oahu Out of Darkness Walk • Tranquil Seas—Stress and Self-Care event Who is eligible? Any transitioning service member who is an annual community event. To register, will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at has completed a minimum of 180 continuous days on visit www.afsp.org, click “join a team,” and look MFSC. The event is designed to evaluate ways you active duty, and is expected to be discharged or released Hickam Medical/JBPHH Team. can build self-care into your daily routine, be mind- from active duty within 180 days of beginning the Skill- • Stress management class will be held from 1 ful through your activities and achieve fulfillment. Bridge program. Service members wanting to participate to 4 p.m. Sept. 11 at MFSC. Stress is a normal To register, visit www.greatlifehawaii.com. must obtain permission from the first field grade officer psychological and physical reaction to the ever-in- • Suicide prevention training for teens will be in their chain of command, and can request the applica- creasing demands of life. Participants in this class held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Joint Base tion through MFSC transition counselors. can learn how stress affects our personal and pro- Teen Center. Teens ages 13 to 17 are welcome to Onward To Opportunity (O2O-VCTP) is a DoD Skill- fessional lives, how we can decrease the stress we attend. To register, call Zach Pigott at 448-0418. Bridge program which is currently active in the main- are experiencing, how to interrupt the stress cycle • Resiliency 5K Run and Fair will be held from land and will soon be coming to Oahu. O2O-VCTP and use relaxation techniques. To register, visit 7 to 10 a.m. Sept. 23 at Hickam Fitness Center. offers multiple certification pathways, including Busi- www.greatlifehawaii.com. In recognition of Suicide Prevention and Aware- ness Management (Project Management/PMP certifi- • Sunset Yoga for Courage will be held from 6 ness month, the event will be held by JBPHH and cation, Six Sigma, and HR), Information Technology to 7 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Missing Man Memorial MWR Fitness to increase awareness of resiliency (including CompTIA A+, Cyber, Networking, Linux, Da- at Joint Base. In partnership with Morale, Wel- activities and services available. To register, visit tabase Management and more), and Customer Service. fare and Recreation Fitness, MFSC will hold a www.greatlifehawaii.com. In addition to transitioning service members, O2O- sunset yoga special, complete with information • Anger management class will be held from 9:30 VCTP is also available for all military spouses, and all on self-care. Participants can learn ways to build a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Hickam MFSC. To Post 9/11 eligible veterans post-separation. O2O-VCTP resilience, and positively cope with life stress. register, visit www.greatlifehawaii.com. has benefited many transitioning service members: Participants should bring their own yoga mat and • SafeTALK class will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. “I began with the Project Management course and ob- register at www.greatlifehawaii.com. Sept. 29 at MFSC. Participants can learn how to tained my PMP four months later. Within two months of • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training identify people with thoughts of suicide, support obtaining my certification, I got a new job as a Senior IT (ASIST) will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day their desire for safety, move beyond common ten- Project Manager,” said Jeremey Steward, U.S. Air Force. Sept. 13-14 at MFSC Wahiawa Annex. ASIST is dencies to miss, dismiss or avoid suicide, and ap- SkillBridge Programs must meet the eligibility crite- a two-day, 15-hour workshop that teaches suicide ply the TALK steps (Tell, Ask, Listen, Keep Safe). ria set by the Department of Defense. MFSC can provide first aid intervention skills. Similar to the medical The class is sponsored by MFSC and CREDO. To specific requirements to agencies/employers wishing to first aid concept, suicide first aid caregivers learn register, visit www.greatlifehawaii.com. participate. Official guidance for JTEST-A1/DoD Skill- verbal intervention skills that apply potentially • Education outreach: In addition, to raise aware- Bridge is covered within the following publications: DOD lifesaving techniques to reduce suicide risk. Please ness, MFSC is reaching out to area high school Instruction 1322.29, DoD Instruction 4000.19, OPNAV attend this training in civilian attire. The class JROTC units to bring suicide prevention training Instruction 4000.84, CNIC Instruction 4000.1C, NA- is sponsored by MFSC and Chaplain Religious to cadets. Teens will build skills in awareness, VADMIN 222/15, and AFI 36-2649. Information is also Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO.) To reaching out for help when at risk and connect- available at www.dodskillbridge.com. register, visit www.greatlifehawaii.com. ing a friend to help when they identify risk. The For more information on how to pursue a SkillBridge • Sucide prevention and awareness class will training is scheduled for Sept. 18 at Radford High training program, or about the Job Training and Em- be held from 8 to 9 a.m. Sept. 14 at Military and School, Sept. 20 at Kapolei High School, and Sept. ployment Skills Training-Apprenticeship or the Onward Family Support Center Pearl Harbor. 21 at Campbell High School. To Opportunity program, contact a transition specialist • Fight For Each Other (F4EO) event will be held For more information on MFSC, call 474-1999. at the Military and Family Support Center at 474-1999 or via email at [email protected]. HO‘OKELE September 8, 2017 • - Community SEPTEMBER CALENDAR NEX PET EXPO SEPT. 9 —The last Pet po of the Ho‘okele file photo by MC2 Johans Chavarro year will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pearl Harbor Navy change pet shop ne t to the garden center. Oahu SPCA, Kamp K9 Hawaii and the Tripler Army Medical Center Human Animal Bond program and vendors will give away free samples and prizes. There will be pet adoptions available and information on how to care for your new family member along with specials and in-store promotions on pet food and accessories. The event is open to authorized patrons only. FM : call Stephanie Lau at 423-3287. STRESS MANAGEMENT SEPT. 11 — A stress management class will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at Military and Family Support Center Pearl Harbor. FM : www.greatlifehawaii.com/family-support/ REMEMBRANCE RUN, WALK, ROLL mfsc-class-schedule or call 474-1999. SEPT. 9 — The Fisher House 8K Hero and Remembrance Run, Walk or Roll will be held at 6:30 a.m. starting from the FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT, Pacific Aviation Museum on Ford sland. The free event is open to the military and the public. From 6:50 to 8 a.m. on INTERVIEW SKILLS Sept. 9 the Ford sland Bridge will be closed to traffic. Register online at www.eventbrite.com. SEPT. 12 — A class on federal FM : anita.clingerman2 gmail.com or 436-5543 and theresa.m.johnson2 aol.com or (931) 217-0800. employment will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. at Military and Family Support Center Wahiawa. n addition, a class on movie theater, set-up and break down. job interview skills will be held from 1:30 HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS ARMED FORCES BIRTHDAYS The event will be at the kids sports to 3:30 p.m. at the same location. FM : SEPT. 14 — A class on building healthy SEPT. 16-17, OCT. 14-15 —The Pearl field located behind the Hickam School www.greatlifehawaii.com/family-support/ relationships will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Harbor Historic Sites is commemorating Age Center (70 Alula Way, Building mfsc-class-schedule or call 474-1999. at Military and Family Support Center the official birthdays of each branch Hickam. FM : www.greatlifehawaii.com/ of the .S. military by offering free 1335). FM : Brittany Bigham at Brittany. SELF-ESTEEM IN CHILDREN family-support/mfsc-class-schedule or pass days to active-duty, retired bigham navy.mil or 473-0789. SEPT. 12 — A class on developing call 474-1999. members and their family members. self-esteem in children will be held HISPANIC AMERICAN The Battleship Missouri Memorial, HERITAGE MEAL from 9 to 11 a.m. at Military and Family SMOOTH MOVE Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor SEPT. 14 — A “Smooth Move” class SEPT. 20 — n honor of Hispanic Support Center Pearl Harbor. FM : www. and SS Bowfin Submarine Museum on better understanding the permanent American Heritage Month, a special greatlifehawaii.com/family-support/mfsc- and Park will all offer free admission change of station (PCS) process will be meal will be served from 11 a.m. to class-schedule or call 474-1999. to the service members of the .S. Air held from 8 to 11 a.m. at Military and 12:30 p.m. at the Silver Dolphin Bistro, Force on Sept. 16-17 and to members MILLION DOLLAR SERVICE MEMBER Family Support Center Hickam. FM : oint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The of the .S. Navy on Oct. 14-15. A valid SEPT. 12-13 — A two-day class will www.greatlifehawaii.com/family-support/ special meal is open to all active-duty military .D. must be presented at the be held from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each mfsc-class-schedule or call 474-1999. personnel, escorted family members day at Military and Family Support Center Ticket and nformation Booth at the of active duty personnel, retirees and Pearl Harbor. The class is designed to HOLIDAY FINANCES Pearl Harbor Visitor Center or onsite at Department of Defense employees with teach junior Navy and Air Force personnel SEPT. 14 — A class on surviving the each of the historic sites. The official a valid D card. The cost of the meal about budgeting and finances. FM : www. holidays financially will be held from Air Force birthday is Sept. 18 and the is $5.55. Cash only is accepted, and greatlifehawaii.com/family-support/mfsc- 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Military and Family Navy birthday is Oct. 13. FM : www. please bring e act change to e pedite class-schedule or call 474-1999. Support Center Pearl Harbor. FM : www. pearlharborhistoricsites.org/. time spent at the cashier stand. greatlifehawaii.com/family-support/mfsc- DEPLOYMENT/IA RESOURCE FAIR class-schedule or call 474-1999. DAY FOR KIDS VOLUNTEERS BELLOWS AFS CENTENNIAL SEPT. 14 — A deployment and SEPT. 16 — oint Base Pearl Harbor- SEPT. 23 — Bellows Air Force Station individual augmentee ( A) resource POW/MIA DAY CEREMONY Hickam Child and Youth Programs is will hold its centennial hoolaulea from 10 fair will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at SEPT. 15 — The Defense POW/M A seeking 15 volunteers for their Day for a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Turtle Cove lawn. Military and Family Support Center Pearl Accounting Agency will hold a National Kids event from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The event will feature entertainment, Harbor. FM : www.greatlifehawaii.com/ POW/M A Recognition Day Ceremony at Saturday, Sept. 16. Volunteers are food, keiki rides, vendors and military family-support/mfsc-class-schedule or 10 a.m. at the National Memorial needed to assist with arts and crafts, the vehicle/historic/environmental displays. call 474-1999. Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl). maze, beanbag toss, croquet, pop-up FM : www.facebook.com/bellowsafs/. MOVIE SHOWTIMES SHARKEY THEATER HICKAM MEMORIAL THEATER TODAY — SEPT. 8 TODAY — SEPT. 8 7:00 PM The Glass Castle (PG-13) 7:00 PM Annabelle: Creation (R)
SATURDAY — SEPT. 9 SATURDAY — SEPT. 9 2:30 PM The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature (PG) 3:00 PM The Emo i Movie (PG-13) 7:00 PM Free advance screening of 6:00 PM The Glass Castle (PG-13) American Assassin SUNDAY — SEPT. 10 SUNDAY — SEPT. 10 3:00 PM The Emo i Movie (PG-13) 2:30 PM The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature (3-D) (PG) 4:30 PM The Glass Castle (PG-13) THURSDAY — SEPT. 14 7:10 PM Girls Trip (R) 7:00 PM Annabelle: Creation (R)
THURSDAY — SEPT. 14 7:00 PM The Dark Tower (PG-13) American Assassin When Cold War veteran Stan Hurley takes CIA black ops recruit Mitch Rapp under his wing, they receive an assignment to investigate a wave of ran- dom attacks on both military and civilian targets. After discovering a pattern of violence, Hurley and Rapp join forces with a lethal Turkish agent to stop a mysterious operative who wants to start a global war. There will be free advance screening of American Assassin at Sharkey Theater Saturday Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. Admission is free to the first 400 patrons. Doors to the theater will open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets will also be distributed at 5:30 p.m. Active duty will be able to receive four tickets. Military retirees, military family members and Department of Defense card holders will be able to get two tickets. For more information, call 473-2651.