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INSIDE DISBO VICTORY In Your Opinion A-4 Tuskegee Airman A-9 Dirty, A-7 Hockey, B-1 Football Clinic B-1 Vol. 27, No. 9 Serving the base of choice for the 21st century March 12, 1998 Power and water outages 3/3 comes together in FEX There will be three outages of power Sgt. Michael Wiener for 3/3. and hot water from Friday to Combat Correspondent "This is the first time the bat- illiesday. Friday through Saturday, talion has been to the field as a will be out from 10 p.m. to electricity KAHUKU TRAINING whole (since Okinawa)," Neary 6 am. in buildings 1027-1032, 1045- AREA, Kahuku, Oahu said. "We're bringing all the 1075-1077, 1088, - 1050, 1066-1068, Marines and Sailors from 3d pieces together." 1193-1194, 126.3, 1265, 1404, 1641, Battalion, 3d Marine "Up until now, it's been 4012-4013, 40224027, 4034, 4084, Regiment, trained together squad, platoon and company 5005, 6036, 6088-6089 and 6109. Feb. 24 to March 3 for the first training," said Capt. John Saturday, hot water will be out at time since returning from Golden, the L Company com- bar- Anderson Hall and 1000-series Okinawa in January. mander. "This training exer- p.m. racks from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 The battalion made a trip to cise was to gauge where we are Digital photo by Sgt. Michael Wiener Tuesday, electricity will be out at the Kahuku Training Area for a as a battalion to test our Cpl. William Vortman (left) and bowling alley, main - Enlisted Club, week-long field exercise to strengths and find our weak- Capt. Steve Neary plot battalion gate, pass house, main gym, tempo- movements. Digital photo by Sgt. Michael Wiener work on battalion tactics, nesses." rary lodging facility and barracks Pvt. Randy Gomez, Weapons Co., 3/3, adjusts an aim- according to Capt. Steve Throughout the training, weakness among the Marines. 1604, 5070 and 5071 from 7 a.m. to 3 ing stick for the 81mm mortar Neary, the operations officer inexperience was the major See FEX, A-3 p.m. for the electrical tie-in to the new fitness center. Free concert This isn't Macy's... ....... AT&Tproposal There will be a free concert by the general added. "We have Pacific Band at MWR Board of to ensure the interests of Marine Forces 1 Leeward Community College the 'little guys' are looked 1. \ Directors to Theater Sunday at 6:30 p.m. out for, too." make decision The proposal would give Blood Drive on basic services Marines the option of at choosing the One Rate Sgt. Michael Wiener Plus Plan over the cur- There will be a blood drive at - Combat Correspondent rent True Savings pro- Kalaheo High School Friday from 8 ' gram but increase sub- library For . a.m. to 3 p.m. in the The MWR Board of scriber costs $2.95, appointments or more information, Directors will meet according to Kelly call the Blood Band of Hawaii at 845- Friday and may make a Hillstrom, the recorder are welcome. 9966. Walk-ins decision on an AT&T pro- for MWR Board of posal which would Directors. Skate blowout increase basic phone "The original proposal charges for subscribers was for $4.95, but after Skateboarders, in-liners, roller living in bar- negotiation, hockey and family skaters, if you racks here. it was want to skate, be at the MCB Hawaii "The crux of the brought Skate Blowout. Open to the public, matter is decid- THE CRUX OF down to this "Goodwill Games on Wheels" ing whether or THE MATTER IS $ 2 . 9 5 , " will be held at Hangar 105 from 4 to not the benefit to DECIDING Hillstrom 9 p.m., March 21. There will be some Marines is WHETHER OR said. "The prizes and demonstdations, competi- worth the cost to NOT THE BENE- increase tions, food, music and fun. Safety all Marines," FIT TO SOME would cover gear is required. For more informa- said BGen. David MARINES IS the upkeep tion, call 254-5036. Bice, the com- WORTH THE and mainte- manding general COST TO ALL nance of the Free food of MCB Hawaii switches." and MWR board MARINES...9 "I believe the right There will be a giveaway of apple- member. BGen. David E Bice "Feedback I've commanding general thing to do sauce, corn and rice for low-income received is that MCB Hawaii is to accept and food stamp recipients Friday the overwhelm- the propos- from 8 am. to 1 p.m. at Kaneohe .; ing majority of Marines al," said Bill Lindsey, the District Parks tennis courts. The .1,.. ' here support going to the director of MWR. park's address is 45-660 Keaahala ... ...i ' `One Rate' plan. "Although subscribers Road. For more information, call ky6N . , , "There may be a Marine will have to pay a little 239-0455. out there who doesn't extra, most will benefit want to use the 10 cent a from the change." Marriage encounter ( minute plan ever," the See AT&T, A-3 The Hawaii Interfaith Marriage Encounter is sponsoring a non- denominational program designed to Digital photo by Sgt. Michael Wiener New CG named improve communication between Marines of F Company, 2/3, plunged from a helicopter Friday during a portion of the husbands and wives. The next mar- company's new squad leaders' course. See story, A-8. Cpl. Steven Williams riage encounter is April 4-5. For Editor more information, call George and Brigadier Gen. Arnold Fields has been named to replace BGen. Susan at 422-5474. Base wins David F. Bice as the commanding general of MCB Hawaii in July. Brigadier Gen. Fields currently serves as award again commander of Forward Headquarters Sgt. Michael Wiener Element/Inspector General, U.S. Central MacDill Air Force Base, Ask the Commanding Combat Correspondent Command, Fla. General via E-Mail: The Early Branch, S.C., native was commis- The Environmental Department sioned in November 1969. After The Basic BICE@CG@MCBH KBAY here won the Secretary of the Navy School, his first assignment was with 2nd Internet: award March 4 for Natural Resource Marine Division where he served as platoon BGen. Fields [email protected] Conservation for the sixth year in a commander and company executive officer. row. Other duties during his career include commanding officer of B Base Environmental Hotline: The award is given to the military Company, Marine Security Battalion in North Africa where his 257-6920 ext. 221 installation who works the hardest to Marines provided security to all American Embassies and conserve and protect natural Consulates throughout North Africa, the Middle East and resources, according to Maj. Mark Southwest Asia; and commander of 3d Battalion, 6th Marines, Domestic Violence Brennan, the director of the where his battalion participated in combat operations in Kuwait. Help Numbers Environmental Compliance Brigadier Gen. Fields holds a bachelor's degree in Agriculture Department. and a master's degree in Management. He is also a graduate of Military Shelter 533-7125 "Our base is highly recognized for the Amphibious Warfare School, Marine Corps Command and having an outstanding environmental Staff College and Army War College. MPD 257-7114 program," Brennan said. 'The staff Some of his decorations include the Defense Superior Medal, Crisis Hotline 521-4555 works hard and does a great job of Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V", Combat Action Ribbon, taking care of the natural resources Vietnam Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal and Child Protective Serv. 832-5282 here." Kuwait Liberation Medal. A-2 March 12 1998 Hawaii Marine Base lays down law on trespassers at Mokapu Cpl. Barry Melton them." passers, said LCpl. Cory Schabacker, a them over to their units," said Combat Correspondent Marines and family members have been patrolman at MPD. The military police Schabacker. "If children are trespassing, seen on the playground and playing bas- conduct nightly walk-throughs with we turn them over to their parents." Mokapu Elementary School officials ketball and there have also been a few working dogs and patrol the area several "We're just trying to raise awareness here are having problems with tres- cases of vandalism, Flores said. times daily. and we're asking people to observe the passers and ask base residents to stay off The only time anyone should be on "If we find Marines out there, we can law," Flores said. "If you don't have busi- school grounds after school hours. school grounds after hours is if they have take them in, process them and turn ness there, you shouldn't be there." Individuals have been loi- special permission, said tering, playing basketball Burt Carter, the vice and passing through principal at Mokapu. Mokapu, which is consid- "We let certain groups ered federal property use classrooms at the under military jurisdic- school after hours, but tion after the 4:30 p.m. on they shouldn't allow weekdays and all day on their children to play on Kokua Corner is a weekly feature of the Hawaii Kailua Recreation Center for 125 preschoolers. Call Flores weekends, said MGySgt. any of the playground Marine, designed to let civic-minded volunteers Lolly Romano at 233-5756. Robert Flores, base equipment," Carter said. know where assistance is needed in the community. Different Days/Times - Volunteers in Public inspector. The Military Police Anyone interested in volunteering is encouraged to Service to the Courts. VIPS is looking for volun- "Our biggest concern is safety," Flores Department here is call the point of contact for a specific event, or teers to help Hawaii's Judiciary.