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Hawaii Gov. David Ige, service members, Department of Defense personnel and their families form a human chain in the shape of a yellow suicide awareness ribbon in support of National Suicide Awareness Month.
Services, community band together for awareness
Story and photos by nity to pledge to help pre- and make it stronger.” importance of community. MC1 Corwin Colbert vent suicide-related deaths. Rear Adm. Brian Fort, Understanding the risks “Sometimes this (sui- commander, Navy Region and building a resilience Navy Region Hawaii cide) is an unseen, un- Hawaii and Naval Sur- amongst all of our service Public Affairs spoken affliction in our face Group Middle Pacific, members and families.” community,” Ige said. said having strong rela- Following official re- Navy Region Hawaii “As a community, we build tionships provides critical marks, Ige, Fort and other hosted a Joint Services Sui- resiliency by taking care support when anyone in Hawaii military leaders cide Prevention Proclama- of each other. I encourage their family or commu- signed the proclamation. tion signing at Joint Base everyone to be a light for nity is experiencing a The event also included Pearl Harbor-Hickam Sept. someone suffering. painful life challenge or more than 200 people 5 in support of National We do know when we feels alone or feels like forming a human chain Suicide Awareness Month. stay connected to our fam- they’ve lost their purpose. in the shape of a yellow Hawaii Gov. David Ige, ily, friends and neighbors “Suicide affects all of suicide awareness ribbon. service members from and our community, we us, individually and as a The attempt is believed to every branch of service, can make a better effort family. Whether that fam- be the first on a military Department of Defense to support them, and help ily be your personal fam- installation on Oahu. (DoD) personnel as well them be stronger people ily, your military family or Organizers from the as military and their and be a strong part of both — and, as the gover- Military and Family families attended the our community. nor mentioned, it certainly Support Center also held event, which took place at As governor of the state affects us all as a commu- a mini-suicide prevention Freedom Tower. of Hawaii, I am proud to nity,” Fort said. “Events fair that included Rear Adm. Brian Fort, commander, Navy Region Hawaii Ige and military leaders sign this proclamation, to like today are designed to information and res- and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, signs the Joint came together as a commu- invest into our community help us to remember the ource booths. Services Suicide Prevention Proclamation. NMCRS hosts annual recognition ceremony Story and photo by Team Spirit Awards Kristen Wong Diana Zuniga, casework lead at Navy USS Halsey (DDG 97) Marine Corps Relief Society Pearl USS O’Kane (DDG 77) Life and Leisure Editor, Harbor, speaks with a client at the Ho‘okele USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) society’s office aboard Joint Base USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Aug. 30. Navy-Marine Corps USS Louisville (SSN 724) Relief Society (NMCRS) USS Greeneville (SSN 772) Pearl Harbor recognized Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam the units and represen- Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet tatives that contributed Logistics Center Pearl Harbor to this year’s active duty Navy Exchange Hawaii fund drive. A ceremony Most improved over previous year for the awards was held Aug. 29 at Hickam Memo- Surface: USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) rial Theater. Submarine: USS Olympia (SSN 717) The fund drive began Small Shore: Navy Environmental Feb. 9 and ran through Preventive Medicine Unit 6 March 23. Donations for Large Shore: Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam the drive, however, were Second most improved still accepted through the over previous year end of May. The goal this year was Surface: USS Halsey (DDG 97) to make 100 percent con- Submarine: USS Chicago (SSN 721) tact with individuals Small Shore: Navy Munitions in each unit, and make Command East Asia Division them aware of the cam- Large Shore: Logistics Support Unit 3 paign, according to Paul Belanger, the director of attended the ceremony. charges interest on loans “Without a good fund Marines, retirees and classes to help military NMCRS Pearl Harbor. Fort said that thanks to that they provide — and drive, we have no other their families.” parents-to-be plan finan- Personnel raised the society, a Sailor he that’s how they make means of income to cover The society supports cially for new additions $411,487 this year, an in- knew was able to rem- their money to cover their our overhead and to be active duty Marines, to the family. There are crease from the previous edy a financial issue overhead — Navy Ma- able to continue assist- Sailors, retirees and el- also society thrift shops in year. Rear Adm. Brian they were having due to rine Corps Relief Society ing Sailors and Marines igible family members many locations. Fort, the commanding of- a payday lender. He ex- is a nonprofit and every- … the fund drive is cru- with quick assist loans, For more information ficer of Navy Region Ha- pressed his gratitude for thing that we do for as- cial to our continued financial counseling and about the society and waii and Naval Surface everyone’s efforts. sistance is interest free,” ability to provide finan- more. NMCRS also of- what it offers, please visit Group Middle Pacific, “Unlike a bank which Belanger said. cial assistance to Sailors, fers Budget for Baby nmcrs.org. A-2 • September 7, 2018 HO‘OKELE
Veterans of the Military Order of the Purple Heart pose for a photo with Sailors aboard the Mighty Mo’. Honors rendered at End of WWII commemoration Story and photos by World War II today, let’s also Battleship Missouri remember the hope that Gen. Memorial MacArthur and the hundreds of Soldiers aboard the Mighty Mo’ Seventy-three years ago, had that day — to create a bet- World War II came to an end ter world, founded upon faith when Japan signed the Instru- and understanding for genera- ment of Surrender aboard the tions to come,” Ige said. USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay on Barrett, the U.S. Army Garri- Sept. 2, 1945. son-Hawaii commander, spoke Veterans, active duty service about the outstanding achieve- members, military leaders and ments of the 442nd Regimental community members came to- Combat Team and the actions gether aboard the Battleship each individual Soldier took to Missouri Memorial Sept. 2 to protect the freedoms that all commemorate the 73rd anniver- Americans enjoy today. sary of the end of World War II. “The Soldiers of this regiment The ceremony featured a (442nd) understood and did their keynote address from Hawaii duty. This story of sacrifice and Gov. David Ige, U.S. Army courage by the men and their Col. Thomas J. Barrett as the families is the story of America distinguished guest speaker, and one which we must never music by the U.S. Pacific Fleet forget,” Barrett said. “They are Band, and a rifle salute by Ma- a part of the generation who rine Corps Base Hawaii’s 3rd helped end the most destructive Marine Regiment. war in history and preserve the This year’s ceremony paid a greatest nation on earth.” special tribute to the establish- The 442nd Regimental Com- ment of the famed 442nd Regi- bat Team earned more than mental Combat Team 75 years 9,000 Purple Hearts, eight ago in Honolulu. Comprised en- World War II veteran Art Albert, former USS Missouri crewmember, chats with Chaplain (Maj.) Brian Koyn, Presidential Unit Citations tirely of Americans of Japanese who performed the invocation and benediction at the ceremony. awarded, 21 Medals of Honor, ancestry, the 442nd Regimental 29 Distinguished Service Combat Team fought in many of Crosses and hundreds of Silver the war’s bloodiest battles in Eu- became the most decorated unit Ige, whose father, the late power of reconciliation noting and Bronze stars, setting the rope. Known for its motto, “Go in the history of American war- Tokio Ige, was a decorated vet- that the Japan-U.S. Alliance is stage for the end of WWII, and for Broke,” the Soldiers in the fare due to its incredible battle- eran of the 442nd Regimental the alliance of hope. laying the foundations for last- 442nd Regimental Combat Team field exploits. Combat Team, highlighted the “As we remember the end of ing peace. HO‘OKELE September 7, 2018 • A-
Submitted by David D. Underwood Jr. and Ensign Heather Hill Approaching the anniversary of Sept. 11, how has this day impacted your life?
Staff Sgt. McLane Nguyen 1st Lt. Kendall Carey Pfc. Myles Ayres Cryptologic Master-at-Arms Scott Nishiki Veteran and Air 15th Operations Support Charlie Co. Technician 2nd Class 154th Maintenance Force spouse Squadron 65th Brigade (Technical) 2nd Class Joseph Sanchez Squadron Engineer Battalion Maximo Martinez JBPHH “Sept. 11 was a tragic “Sept. 11 happened when USS Hopper “I would say that the event for our country. I was young, 3rd grade, “I was 3 years old when “I was there, two streets event that occurred This allowed me to but I remember that it was the attack happened, so “I was in elementary down from the towers. on Sept. 11 gave understand that I must very serious. Once I grew I don’t remember much. school when it I still have nightmares me a greater sense serve my country with older I understood that my I am grateful for the happened. I am grateful to this day.” of purpose and brothers and sisters to brother-in-law was serving men and women who to live in this country dedication towards the protect our country.” in the Iraq War because responded that day to and that there are country I’m serving.” of 9/11. It was also a protect the people from people who never had motivator for me to harm’s way.” to face that day. That join the service a few day is what motivated years later.” me to serve.” Want to see your command featured in Diverse Views? Got opinions to share? Drop us a line at [email protected] New tools for Suicide Prevention Month and beyond Navy Operational areas and even repurpose Stress Control daily tips as plan of the Program day notes. Or give Sailors a chance at some friendly Navy Suicide Preven- competition by hosting a tion Month is not just a 30 Days of Small ACTs 30-day blitz of suicide challenge that pushes prevention efforts; it is them to engage in as the starting point for many small ACTs as pos- year-long conversations sible during the month. on how to be there for The tools in this tool- Every Sailor, Every Day kit — along with popular (ESED). existing ESED materials This September, the — are not only helpful ESED campaign will resources for Suicide Pre- continue to lead the vention Month but can be charge for the Navy’s used to continue dialogue year-long suicide preven- and engagement through- tion efforts, promoting out the year. healthy behaviors, active Use the campaign’s engagement and open “Sailors on the Street” conversation through YouTube videos as ice- its popular 1 Small breakers for small group ACT message. discussions on healthy Over the next month, stress navigation. ESED will introduce new Plan group physical concepts and tools to en- fitness activities like a hance Sailors’ abilities fun run or a yoga class to to recognize risk factors, help Sailors beat stress navigate stress, stay safe head-on. And, of course, during high-stress times pair these activities and understand the im- portance of seeking help. with useful information One of those new tools and resources on is the FY-19 1 Small ACT social media. Toolkit that provides Work with your resources to support command and/or local suicide prevention installation public engagement. affairs office to This year’s toolkit promote Suicide became available by Prevention Month mid-August and digitally and ongoing distributed to suicide ESED content on prevention coordinators social media using and other gatekeepers the #1SmallACT who have subscribed to hashtag. the Navy Suicide Pre- Stay connected with vention Branch’s email Navy Suicide Preven- distribution list. tion Branch’s ESED It is available to campaign through- download year-round on Photo by MC2 Johans Chavarro out the year. Ac- cess resources www.suicide.navy.mil. Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Mark Bonner, vice president of the Pearl Harbor Coalition on www.sui All toolkit content aligns of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions chapter, participates in a Suicide Prevention on www.sui- to the ESED campaign’s Month gate awareness event at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hic am, Sept. , . cide.navy.mil FY-19 focus areas. > Every Sailor, These areas include Every Day > Get various ways to engage their security clearance sharable facts, social me- ular tools in each year’s ors build positive coping Involved, and find in self-care, practice le- eligibility. dia messages, plan of the toolkit, the new 30 Days mechanisms and self-care useful tips for navi- thal means safety during The FY-19 1 Small ACT week notes, event ideas of Small ACTs calendar into their routines, such gating stress on the blog. times of increased stress Toolkit is a one-stop shop and other materials that features simple ways for as mindfulness, journal- Follow the campaign on and empower Sailors to for messages and mate- can be used in September Sailors to be there for ing and starting conver- Facebook and Twitter. feel comfortable seek- rials to strengthen local and throughout the new themselves and others. sations with others. You 1 Small ACT can make ing help without fear of engagement. It contains fiscal year. It offers a practical tip can print and display this a difference. Be there for judgement or impacts to posters, digital graphics, As one of the most pop- each day, helping Sail- calendar in high-traffic Every Sailor, Every Day.
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A- • September 7, 2018 HO‘OKELE USS Michael Murphy, aircraft join Royal Australian Navy exercise U.S. 7th Fleet yer, commander of U.S. 7th Kakadu, Michael Murphy Public Affairs Fleet, will participate in Sailors will also have op- the RAN fleet command- portunities to explore Aus- Sailors from guided-mis- ers’ conference with re- tralia’s Northern Territory. sile destroyer USS Michael gional Navy counterparts. “The crew of USS Mi- Murphy (DDG 112) and a “Hosting a massive, mul- chael Murphy is excited P-8A Poseidon maritime tilateral exercise like this to participate in both the patrol and reconnaissance shows the RAN’s strong harbor and sea phases of aircraft joined opening cer- leadership and commit- Kakadu with our inter- emonies for exercise Ka- ment to providing security national partners,” said kadu in Darwin, Aug. 31. in a free and open Indo-Pa- Cmdr. Kevin Louis, com- Hosted biennially by the cific,” Sawyer said. manding officer of USS Mi- Royal Australian Navy “We always look for- chael Murphy. (RAN), Kakadu is a key ward to training with our “The opportunity to train multilateral exercise that RAN allies during exer- together and improve our brings many regional na- cises like this, Talisman maritime interoperability vies together to train and Sabre and RIMPAC. I’m skills is tremendous. Addi- cooperate at sea. also thrilled to be back in tionally, the crew is thrilled This year, Kakadu in- Australia to participate in to be visiting Darwin. For cludes 23 ships and sub- (Commander, Australian most of our Sailors this is marines, 21 aircraft and Fleet) Adm. (John) Mead’s their first visit to Australia more than 3,000 per- commanders’ conference.” and we look forward to see- sonnel and observers U.S. 7th Fleet celebrated ing the magnificent sights from 27 nations. the 75th anniversary of its of the Northern Territory.” Michael Murphy and the establishment in Brisbane U.S. Navy joined Ka- P-8A from Patrol Squadron March 15. kadu for the first time Photo by MC3 Morgan K. Nall (VP) 45 will participate in In addition to training in 2016 with USS Hop- t. an Boring, operations officer aboard SS Michael Murphy G , spea s with all phases of the exercise, with the RAN, and other per (DDG 70) and a Royal Australian Navy sailors during a tour of the guided missile destroyer. while Vice Adm. Phil Saw- like-minded navies during P-8A aircraft. USS Chicago changes hands MC1 Daniel Hinton stacles, move forward and “I know that you will succeed is what matters,” continue to get better every COMSUBPAC Soldow said. “That’s what day and make yourselves Public Affairs Chicago has done here ready and lethal,” Tur- led by her skipper, Cmdr. ney said. “The adversary The Los Angeles-class Brian Turney.” should take pause knowing fast-attack submarine USS Turney thanked his that the warship Chicago Chicago (SSN 721) held a crew and credited them for is once again ready, and change of command cere- the ship’s success during the fleet will soon be re- mony at the historic USS his tenure. gaining one of its best.” Bowfin Submarine Mu- “As great as this tour During the cer- seum and Park in Pearl has been, I know that I emony, Capt. Paul Harbor Aug. 31. have many people to thank Davis, commander of Sub- Cmdr. Chance Litton for helping me along this marine Squadron Seven, relieved Cmdr. Brian E. path,” Turney said. “I presented Turney with a Turney as the commanding would not have made it Meritorious Service Medal officer of Chicago. here without your help.” for outstanding service as The ceremony’s guest Turney credited the commanding officer of Chi- speaker, Capt. Dave boat’s chief’s mess with cago from April 2016 to Au- Soldow, assistant dep- showing him what it gust 2018. Photo by MC2 Shaun Griffin uty director for Regional meant to be a submariner Following his tour mdr. hance itton is piped aboard during the os Angeles class fast attac submarine Operations on the Joint and commended the crew aboard Chicago, Turney SS hicago SSN change of command ceremony at the SS Bowfin Submarine Chiefs of Staff in Washing- for their innovation and will report to Commander, Museum and Par in Pearl Harbor, Aug. . ton D.C., praised the crew determination through U.S. Pacific Fleet in and Turney for their drive deployments and their Pearl Harbor. “I want to thank the there. You have shown shipmate while we get and commitment. time in the shipyard. As Litton assumed officers and crew of Chi- me your optimism for the back to sea and defend “In submarining nothing Turney ended his re- command of Chicago, he cago,” Litton said. “You future and your desire our nation.” matters but the crew’s will marks by telling the crew thanked Turney for turn- have worked so hard to to achieve great things. For more news from the to succeed … Only the col- that their memory will re- ing over a great warship get our ship back in the My real honor and privi- Pacific Submarine Force, lective will to overcome ob- main with him forever. and incredible crew. fight, and we are almost lege is getting to be your visit www.csp.navy.mil. HO‘OKELE September 7, 2018 • A-
In order to “build crew morale and team spirit,” Sailors of the USS Hopper (DDG 70) go hiking at Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail Aug. 31.
Photo by Ensign Alyssandra Rousseve
Photo by MC3 Morgan K. Nall Members of the Royal Australian Navy view a display of ship’s namesake Lt. Michael Murphy’s medal of honor aboard the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) Aug. 31.
Photo courtesy of USS O’Kane Photo by Lisa Ferdinando Chief selectees from the USS Preble (DDG 88), USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110), A KC-135 crew from the Hawaii Air National Guard conducts midair refueling of the USS O’Kane (DDG 77) CPO Mess and Wardroom work together to restore the USS military aircraft carrying U.S. Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis, en route to New Nevada Memorial Sept. 2. Delhi, India Sept. 4.
U.S. Navy midshipmen honor the lives lost on Dec. 7, 1941 during a Pearl Harbor memorial boat tour Aug. 31. The U.S. Navy Midshipmen visited the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center the day prior to their game against University of Hawaii’s Rainbow Warriors Sept. 1.
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USS Missouri hief Petty fficer P egacy Academy lass members affi bunting to the rails of the SS Battleship Missouri Memorial during a service pro ect, Aug. 29.
Photos by MC2 Jessica O. Blackwell
New chiefs prepare MC2 Somers Steelman
Navy Public Affairs Support for leadership role Element Detachment Hawaii
awaii-area chief se- lectees recently kept busy learning and developing their lead- ership skills through Ha series of activities, includ- ing attending USS Missouri Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Legacy Academy, and clear- ing the Halealoha Haleamau burial site. Chief selectees also en- gaged “Laying the Keel” training during the week of Aug. 13, at Sharkey and Hickam Memorial theaters aboard Joint Base Pearl Har- bor-Hickam. “Laying the Keel” — De- volving the Backbone of Our At left, SS Missouri hief Petty fficer P egacy Academy lass members wor together in a team building e ercise during a Battle Navy, was developed and Stations evolution aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial, Aug. . At right, SS Missouri P egacy Academy lass member hief instituted by retired Mas- Select Personnel Specialist esar Megia, from nion ity, alif., tends to the simulated wounds of fellow hief Select Boatswain’s Mate ter Chief Petty Officer of the Alishia Miller, from l River, Minn. Navy, Steven S. Giordano, in April 2018, as part of the evolution from CPO 365 to SAILOR 360. “Our Navy cannot build the framework for leader- ship without starting with ‘Laying the Keel,’” Giordano said. “As our future enlisted leaders proceed from stern to bow over the course of their career, they are building the backbone of the Navy that is both enduring and deeply con- nected to the heritage of those who have gone before them.” The training is facilitated by trained and certified senior enlisted leaders, and delivered off-site in a location close to the waterfront or flight lines. Designed to be the foundation for a series of training, “Lay- ing the Keel” emphasizes char- acter, ethics and more. “Simply put, ‘Laying the Keel’ gets down to the roots of what the Chiefs Creed says and how we as a mess live that, day in day out,” SS Missouri hief Petty fficer P egacy Academy lass members perform their department’s ditty during their graduation ceremony said Command Master Chief aboard the SS Battleship Missouri Memorial, Aug. . Adrian D. Watkins, Com- mander Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific. “It is the foun- dation of what it means to be a chief petty officer. Deeds, not words, are the best way to show leadership.” The training was incorpo- rated into this year’s CPO initiation, a professional ed- ucational and training en- vironment that starts when chief results come out and concludes with the CPO pin- ning ceremony. “Laying the Keel” was designed to challenge individuals as leaders of integrity, accountability, initiative and toughness. “This training makes clear the basic principles of leadership,” Watkins said. “It is something all leaders can reflect on, ensuring we are upholding these anchors, and the weight of what they At left, SS Missouri hief Petty fficer P egacy Academy lass member hief Select ryptologic echnician nterpretive Genesis represent every day.” Reyes awaits the start of her class graduation. At right, a SS Missouri P egacy Academy lass graduating member receives a eepsa e. -2 • September 7, 2018 HO‘OKELE CNIC’s Ready Navy Program: ‘Get Ready, Get Set, Prepare!’ Navy Installations • Learn to build a kit to support Command Public Affairs Hurricane Lane as basic needs for a minimum of it passed under three days, and Hurricane Lane may be gone, the south point of • Access tools and resources to but personnel at Joint Base Hawai’i Island. help you and your family pre- Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Navy pare for emergency situations Region Hawaii, Pacific Missile Courtesy of NOAA that could arise at any time Range Facility and associated with no warning. commands are encouraged to Navy personnel and families stay prepared. are strongly encouraged September is National Emer- to strengthen emergency gency Preparedness Month. planning at home, as well as at Commander, Navy Installations work, by reading and following Command’s (CNIC) Ready Navy the tips and information found Program educates Sailors and at www.ready.navy.mil. their families on how to be pre- “Pull out your insurance pared when an emergency oc- policies and make sure they curs. This year’s overall theme provide the right coverage for is “Disasters Happen. Prepare you,” Alexander said. “Keep Now. Learn How.” some amount of cash on hand, Each week in September will in small denominations; it is have a focused theme: Make likely that credit and debit and Practice Your Plan; Learn cards will not be usable for Life Saving Skills; Check Your some period of time. Finally, Insurance Coverage; and Save consider taking a first aid or For an Emergency. a well thought-out plan to exe- the ability of every person and • Be informed of potential CPR class; you or your family’s “National Preparedness cute when the time comes sig- family on or near Navy installa- hazards and what to do be- lives may depend on it!” Month reminds us all of the nificantly improves the chances tions to meet today’s challenges fore, during, and after For more information, visit importance of being prepared of a positive outcome.” head on and plan and prepare an emergency, https://www.ready.navy. in the event disaster strikes,” Ready Navy is a proactive for all types of hazards, rang- • Understand the steps to make mil/. For general questions said Tim Alexander, CNIC di- Navy-wide emergency pre- ing from hurricanes and earth- an emergency plan that in- you may also contact the Navy rector of operations. “For many paredness, public awareness quakes to terrorist attacks. cludes what to do, where Personnel Command Customer of us, it is not a question of ‘if’ program. It is designed for the By exploring the links on the to go, and what to take Service Center at (866) but a matter of ‘when.’ Having Navy community, to increase Ready Navy site, you will: with you, 827-5672. With flying colors Participants of the Rainbow 5k Run hosted by Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Morale, Welfare and Recreation, take off from the starting line at Aloha Aina Park, Sept. 1.
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Midshipman wide receiver re al er fights off Hawaii defensive bac alen Hic s for a touchdown in the fourth uarter.
Naval Academy falls to hometown Warriors Story and photo by teams Sept. 1 at Aloha Stadium, Navy in Ken Niumatalolo’s Naval head coach- Boyle returned the ball all the way to Randy Dela Cruz hoped to reverse the curse and upend ing career of 11 years at the Academy. cut the lead back down to 21. Hawaii to even up the series at 2-2. A huge boost for Hawaii came in Navy would draw as close as 10 Sports Editor, Ho‘okele However, the Midshipmen fell the second quarter when Navy punter points at 38-28 after scoring on back- aground against Hawaii’s revamped Owen White had his punt blocked deep to-back drives to open the second half, In four collegiate football matchups run-and-shoot offense, losing by a score in Navy territory. but Hawaii answered and retook the between the U.S. Naval Academy and of 59-41. The blocked kick was scooped up by momentum by following up with a 79- the University of Hawaii, the Rainbow While Navy struggled to get its tri- special teams player Maxwell Hen- yard drive of its own that was capped Warriors of Hawaii hold a 3-1 edge ple-option in motion, Hawaii scored on drie and returned to the house for a off by a clutch fourth-down completion and all three of their wins have come its first six possessions en route to 552 28-0 spread. from UH quarterback Cole McDonald at home. yards in total offense with 436 yards Navy finally got on the scoreboard, to Cedric Byrd for 31 yards and an- In the latest meeting between the two through the air — the third most allowed when, on the ensuing kickoff, Michael other Hawaii touchdown.
At left, Andrea apham holds up her chec for being named as ey Spouse Air Force of the ear by the Honolulu Navy eague. At right, Janet Balta ar is all smiles after winning a chec from the Honolulu Navy eague for being ey Spouse Navy of the ear. Key Spouse awards handed with aloha Story and photo by the U.S. Naval Academy col- like she should reach out and “I hold monthly meetings so spouses and families who Randy Dela Cruz legiate football game at Aloha help others who are in the families can hear about what’s have a deployed member,” Stadium Sept. 1. same situation. going on with the command,” Lapham acknowledged. “Just Sports Editor, Ho‘okele “I’m speechless. I wasn’t ex- “Being in Hawaii is a dif- Baltazar explained. being there and making sure pecting this,” said Baltazar, ferent circumstance because “I help out with coming up they know what services are Janet Baltazar and Andrea who has been married for 10 we’re on an island and I with different activities or available to them.” Lapham were selected as years. “I didn’t know about it wouldn’t go home as fre- events that will bring people Lapham’s husband noted top representatives of the until Sunday afternoon.” quently as before,” Baltazar together. Once the boats are that he is extremely proud U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Lapham has been married pointed out. “So I felt like I gone, it’s us spouses. We be- of his wife and feels that Force respectively in the Key for five years. had to get out of my comfort come one family and it helps her recent award was very Spouse program for their “I was surprised,” Lapham zone and get myself out there the Sailors know that back well deserved. outstanding volunteerism and shared. “I feel really blessed and help out other spouses home, we got it taken care of.” “She’s amazing. She does service as military key spouse and honored.” in need.” Lapham, who works full it all,” he said. “One, she’s and ombudsman in Hawaii. Both women have a history During the year, Baltazar time as a speech pathologist at pregnant right? She’s just For their tireless contribu- of helping others and said that has been the point person to Kailua High School, said that the glue that holds our family tions to the welfare of their it is very rewarding to help come to when spouses and knowing that she has been together. There’s times that communities, Baltazar and with their community — espe- their families need information there to offer support to fellow I have to go places and do Lapham were each awarded cially when their husbands are about the command. spouses makes her want to do things, but she’s just that rock with checks of $500 from the away on duty. She has also served as it even more. that keeps us solid. It takes a Honolulu Navy League during Baltazar said that being an individual welcoming “It’s mainly just being special man or woman to be pregame ceremonies of the in Hawaii and so far away committee to make newcomers a support system for our a military spouse. She just University of Hawaii versus from home, made her feel feel at home. families — especially for exemplifies that.” - • September 7, 2018 HO‘OKELE
Boots to remember
UPCOMING EVENTS Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Morale, Welfare and Recreation Photo by Kristen Wong Navy spouse Sarah Pfeiffer (left), and Navy spouse Tiffany Henson, assist in laying military boots on the street at l Entries for the Arts & Crafts Center’s Gallery Ford Island Sept. 6. The boots, which bear the name of a fallen service member or military working dog, will line Showcase will be accepted from now through Sept. the path for the Fisher House 8K Hero & Remembrance Run, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 8. 30. Submit your artwork, crafts, photography and digital creations for free. For more information, call 448-2393. l Registration is open now for the 43rd annual Fall Craft Fair, happening on Nov. 3 at the Hickam Arts & Crafts Center. Cost is $75 for a 15-by-15 space or $105 for a shared space. For more information, call 448-9907. l Get fit with a free TRX Suspension Training Class from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Hickam Fitness Center. TRX integrates strength and balance using body weight exercises. This class happens on the second Monday of each month and is open to ages 18 and up. For more information, call 448-2214. l Cookies & Canvas gets colorful from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Arts & Crafts Center. Kids get to create a painted masterpiece while nibbling on a sweet treat. This twice-a-month activity has a different painting subject each time. Cost is $30 per person, includes all art supplies and is open to ages 7 to 14. Advance sign up is encouraged. For more information, call 448-9907. l A golf clinic is on the green from noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 13 at Navy-Marine Golf Course. Get this introductory look into the great game of golf. This is a free activity. For more information, call 471-0142. l The Barracks Bash is happening from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 13 at Smallwood Hall. Enjoy free food and activities, plus learn about upcoming liberty events. This activity is free and is open to single, active-duty Sailors and Airmen E1-E6 only. For more information, call 473-2583. l Liberty Movie Night takes place at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 at Sharkey Theater. Get a free movie ticket, plus one free small popcorn, hot dog and small drink. This activity is open to single, active duty Sailors and Airmen E1-E6 only and advance sign up is required. For more information, call 473-2583. l The All-Military Grom Battle hits the waves from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 15 at White Plains Beach. Youth ages 8 to 14 years old attack the surf to challenge themselves in friendly competition. Cost of this event is $25 and is open to military and Department of Defense dependents only (no sponsoring allowed). Entries must be received at White Plains Beach Surf Shack or Hickam Marina by Saturday, Sept. 8. For more information, call 682-4925. l Day for Kids is happening from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 15 at Hickam School-Age Care. It’s a wizarding theme this year so grab your robes and get ready for magical games and activities. This is a free event. For more information, call 473-0789. l Disco Night lets you boogie while you bowl from 8 p.m. to midnight Sept. 15 at Hickam Bowling Center. DJ Reid will play your favorite tunes from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. For more information, call 448-9959. l The U.S. Air Force turns 71 this year and the birthday is being celebrated with a special Mongolian barbecue meal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 18 at Hale Aina Dining Facility. This meal is $5.65 and open to U.S. military, retirees, Department of Defense civilians and military dependents with valid ID card. For more information, call 449-1666. l Family Night: Suicide Awareness and Prevention takes place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Teen Center. Enjoy light snacks, learn about upcoming events and participate in a workshop from the Military and Family Support Center. This event is free and is open to all teens and their families registered with the center. For more information, call 448-1068. HO‘OKELE September 7, 2018 • -
Booby Bird Photo by Kristen Wong Community CALENDAR DOD POLICY ON ELECTIONS uled from 9 a.m. to noon on the second floor of the NOW — The Department of Defense (DoD) has Mall at Pearl Harbor. n-site interviews for various a longstanding and well-defined policy regarding positions ranging from cashiers to warehouse with SEPTEMBER political campaigns and elections to avoid the the opportunity to get a conditional job offer on the perception of DoD sponsorship, approval or en- spot. MOVIE dorsement of any political candidate, campaign or cause. The Department encourages and actively VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CLEANUP SHOWTIMES supports its personnel in their civic obligation to Keep the Hawaiian Islands Beautiful, a nonprofit vote, but makes clear members of the armed organization, is partnering with cean Conser- forces on active duty shall not engage in partisan vancy to coordinate the 2018 International Coastal political activities. To mitigate the perception of en- Cleanup, Sept. 15. This global event grows bigger Christopher Robin dorsement or support, no candidate for civil office each year as volunteers flock together to clear the Winnie-the-Pooh and friends is permitted to engage in campaign or election-re- coastlines from both on land and at sea. In Hawaii help old pal Christopher Robin rediscover the joy of life. lated activities while on a DoD installation or in a where the event is known locally as Get the Drift DoD facility. Any activity that may be reasonably & Bag It, volunteers have rallied together for more viewed as directly or indirectly associating the than 30 years to collect and document debris DoD, or any component or personnel of the found near beaches and waterways. For more SHARKEY THEATER department, with or in support of political campaign or election events is strictly prohibited. information, volunteers can visit www.khib.org or FRIDAY — SEPT. 7 http: getthedriftandbagit.org . They may also email p.m. Mission mpossible AIR FORCE BALL TICKETS ON SALE admin khib.org or cwoolaway khib.org. Fallout (PG-13) NOW — Tickets for the 2018 Air Force Ball HICKAM MEMORIAL THEATER are on sale. The event will be held Friday, Sept. 34TH ANNUAL GOOD LIFE EXPO SATURDAY — SEPT. 8 14 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at the Royal Hawaiian SEPT. 21 TO 23 — This free annual event FRIDAY — SEPT. 7 p.m. hristopher Robin PG Hotel in Waikiki. Costs for individual ticket prices provides an array of services, programs, educa- p.m. he Meg PG p.m. he Meg PG are based on rank, starting at $25 for cadets and tional workshops and more. The three-day event p.m. Mission mpossible enlisted members ranks E1-E4 and going up to is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Neal S. SATURDAY — SEPT. 8 Fallout (3-D) (PG-13) $95 for officers ranked -6 and above. See www. Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall at 777 Ward Ave. p.m. een itans Go pacafball.org for ticket prices for all ranks. The o the Movies PG Air Force Ball tickets are available at https: www. WAIKIKI ARTFEST SUNDAY — SEPT. 9 p.m. Mission mpossible eventbrite.com e 2018-pacaf-71st-air-force-ball- SEPT. 22 TO 23 — The Waikiki Artfest is p.m. een itans Go Fallout (PG-13) tickets-47448921000. scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Kapiolani Park o the Movies PG p.m. Mamma Mia Here NAVY BALL TICKETS ON SALE on both days. There will be artwork, food and SUNDAY — SEPT. 9 e Go Again PG NOW — Tickets for the 2018 Navy Ball are entertainment. Admission is free. p.m. he Meg PG p.m. Hotel ransylvania on sale. The event will be held Saturday, ct. 13 ANNUAL WAIKIKI HOOLAULEA Summer Vacation (PG) from 5 to 11 p.m. at the Hilton Hawaiian illage in SEPT. 22 — The annual Waikiki Ho olaulea is p.m. he Meg PG Waikiki. This year’s theme is Forged by the Sea. THURSDAY — SEPT. 13 Hawaii’s largest block party. Thousands of people Costs for individual ticket prices are $90 through p.m. Blac lansman R THURSDAY — SEPT. 13 Sept. 14 and $100 from Sept. 15 to ct. 12. The will take to the streets along Kalakaua Avenue for *Movie schedules are subject to change without notice. Navy Ball tickets are available at http: buytickets. food, fun and entertainment. 7 to 10 p.m. Start of p.m. Slender Man PG at hawaiinavyball2018 165458. Aloha Festivals. isit alohafestivals.com. FISHER HOUSE 8K RUN, WALK OR ROLL JOINT SPOUSES CONFERENCE SEPT. 8 — This free, 8-kilometer run walk is SEPT. 29 — The 2018 Joint Spouses Con- scheduled from 6:30 a.m. to noon at the Pacific ference is scheduled for Sept. 29 from 8 a.m. to Aviation Museum and open to the public. Non-mil- 6 p.m. at the Hawaii Convention Center, located itary ID cardholders must obtain a base pass. at 1801 Kalakaua Ave. The Joint Spouses’ Bring your driver’s license, registration and proof Conference provides a forum for spouses of active of insurance to the Nimitz isitor Control Center duty, reserve and retired military members of all (Pass & ID) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. services and ranks to learn, network, and help Plan to arrive by 5 a.m. to ensure access to base each other in our challenging roles as spouses, before the bridge closes. For more information, email anita.f.clingerman gmail.com or theresa.m. parents, professionals and community leaders johnson2 aol.com. Information is also available through workshops and special guest speakers. at https: www.facebook.com FisherHouseRun . isit jschawaii.com for more information and how to register. SPECIAL DELIVERY SHOWERS SEPT. 10 — Mothers-to-be and brand new ALOHA FESTIVALS FLORAL PARADE mothers are welcome to a baby shower Sept. SEPT. 29 — Kalakaua Avenue comes alive 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Historic Hickam with a colorful procession of female and male pau fficer’s Club. A separate shower for fathers-to-be horseback riders, floats covered with Hawaiian is scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m., also at the club. flowers, Hawaiian music, hula halau and local Join US Hawaii and Heidi Murkoff, author of the marching bands. 9 a.m. to noon. isit alohafesti- What to Expect series. Get your pregnancy ques- vals.com. tions answered and connect with other moms in your community. unch will be provided, as well as 44TH ANNUAL HONOLULU INTERTRIBAL games, giveaways and more. The 11 a.m. shower POWWOW is open to active duty service members spouses OCT. 6 AND 7 — Scheduled for ct. 6 at who are expecting (pregnant) and new (six months 10 a.m. to ct. 7 at 5 p.m., this free family-friendly postpartum or less) moms only (no guests except two-day cultural event is open to the public. The for your new baby) because space is limited. Register at www.uso.org specialdelivery. powwow will be located adjacent to one of Ala Moana Beach Park’s Magic Island. For more MOVIES AND POPCORN information, visit http: www.honoluluintertribalpow- SEPT 12 AND 19 — Bellows Air Force wow.com. Station has free movie showings with popcorn at Turtle Cove anai, Wednesdays at 3 p.m. Popcorn TRANSITION SUMMIT is served from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 12 is a showing OCT. 18 — The JBPHH Transition Summit, is of Book Club. Sept. 19 is a showing of Breaking scheduled from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 850 Ticond- In. Sept. 26 is a showing of cean’s 8. Events eroga St. You’re invited to connect directly with are subject to change or cancellation, due to human resources experts and hiring managers weather and ocean conditions. For availability and via industry-specific employment briefs, attend details, call Turtle Cove at 259-4136 or 259-4137. resume building and digital networking workshops UPCOMING CREDO EVENTS to super-charge your transition to a civilian career, The next CRED Marriage Enrichment Retreat then network with dozens of companies at a free is scheduled from Sept. 14-16 in Waikiki. A evening networking and hiring reception. This free, all-inclusive weekend away, the MER is event is free and is open to active duty service for any couple that wants to re-connect after a members, guardsmen and reservists, veterans deployment, enhance couple communication or and military spouses. Tickets available at www. understand each other better. Dinner Date Nights uschamberfoundation.org. vary in duration and content, but are all designed to enhance a couple’s marriage on various topics. PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATION CLASSES Preregistration is required for all CRED events. OCT. 25 AND NOV. 29 — Public Access To sign up for a CRED event, registration can be Defibrillation classes will be conducted ct. 25 at done on the Facebook page. For more informa- 9 a.m. and Nov. 29 at 9 a.m. at the Federal Fire tion, email credo hawaii navy.mil. Department Headquarters at 650 Center Drive, MILITARY FAMILY HIRING DAY building 284, at JBPHH. For more info, contact SEPT. 15 — A military family hiring day is sched- Douglas Asano, Battalion Chief-EMS at 471-2403.