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eett,otail Vol. 15, No. 30 MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii 111111116-,1986 BrigGen. Cates visits with .1st MAB longshoremen' Story and photos July 16 and 17, to view MPS-3 about the evolution from by GySt. Steve Doane loadout operations being message traffic I read back in conducted by ECG Marines Hawaii. I didn't anticipate Port Panama City, Fla. and sailors. what I saw. You can read all - Marines of the Embarka- The loadout of the second the messages in the world, tion Command Group, 1st MPS-3 ship, MV IstLt. Jack but you have to physically MAB, here, had an oppor- Lummus, was completed the come here to realize exactly tunity to meet their new previous week, and equip- what's going on," BGen. Commanding General, BGen. ment destined for the third Cates said. George L. Cates, during his ship, MV PFC Dewayne Loading and unloading recent visit. Williams, was being un- equipment on ships is "part Brigadier General Cates, loaded from railroad cars. "I and parcel" with any major accompanied by Brigade had little understanding as Marine Corps operation or Sergeant Major, J.R. the magnitude of the job the exercise. The MPS-3 loadout Johnson, and LtCol. J.L. ECG Marines and sailors are is just a much larger Reid, Brigade G-3 Plans doing," said BGen. Cates. operation than the new Brigadier General G.L. Cates, commanding general, 1st MAB, greets SSgt. W. Medina, platoon Officer,visited Panama City "I knew the basic facts See ECG/A-3 sergeant for the longshoremen platoon of the Embarkation Command Group. Accident-free VMFA-235 passes 30,000 flight hours F-4 squadron to break the "I attribute this milestone squadron received the By SSgt. Virginia Bueno 30,000-hour mark without a to the troops and the prestigious Robert M. major accident. The squad- aircrews. Our Marines Hanson Award, presented by An aviation milestone was ron's record was achieved produce top quality work on a the Marine Corps Aviation reached at MCAS Kaneohe during an eight-year span. routine basis. They are Association, for being the Bay when VMFA-235 The squadron's command- extremely concientious about most "Outstanding Marine attained 30,000 hours of ing officer credits the safety everything they do, whether Fighter Squadron" that year; accident-free flying, July 16. achievement to the enthu- it's working on the planes or and in 1985, the unit received The "Death Angels," siasm of his Marines and to flying them," said Skeldon. CNO's Aviation Safety according to LtCol. J.H. the unit's superior training Fame is nothing new for Award for superior achieve- Skeldon, is the first FMFPac program. the Death Angels. in 1981 the ment in aviation safety. MAG-24 Marines of VMFA-235 score an aviation milestone, recently, after reaching 30,000 hours of accident free flying. Change of Command Colonel William R. Gage (I) accepts the colors and command of MAG-24 from Col. J.D. Howell Jr., during the change of command ceremony on the flight line, July 23. For more on the event see page A-4. Sgt. Leah Gonzalez aircraft," said Zimmerman. Major Zimmerman feels An F-4 pilot with VMFA- satisfied with his accom- 212 recorded 3,000 flight plishment, and hopes his VMFA-212 pilot hours to his career as a Naval next 3,000 hours are as Aviator. enjoyable as the first. "I Salutes A-10 Major Bob Zimmerman really love flying. There's no What's cooking A-10 took 11 years to tally up these explaining the excitement of Island marks career hours flying different types of man and machine taking on Happenings A-9 F-4s. the elements. It's very Religious "Having flown 3,000 hours rewarding and fufilling," is obviously a bench mark, Zimmerman said. Services A-7 flight milestone but by no means an end. It's a The major has flown with Special Services A-6 personal accomplishment; VMFA-201, 122, 235 and 112. Movies A-6 but more importantly, a His next duty is with the Air At a glance A-5 reflection and tribute to force Command and Staff Education B-7 Marines who, on a daily College in Alabama. the quality Ticket info B-7 basis, provide Sports Shorts B-5 HAWAII MARINE July 31, 1986 1st Radio Bn gives a helping hand By Cpl. Tom Worth During the 1985 "Special grand champion," Council- day. "We played 'God Bless Olympics," Dressler thought man Kahanu told 1st Radio America' and everybody was Two Marines and their of combining Marine Corps Bn., Marines. "On behalf of standing up and givilig us an commanding officer from 1st esprit de Corps and the the City and County of ovation. We got a real Radio Battalion, were winning spirit of the special Honolulu, and as a former positive response," said Sgt. awarded trophies by Hono- children to build a float, Marine, I feel very proud that David Seelye. lulu City Councilman David according to Kahanu's wife, you have taken time to come "Their voluntary efforts Kahanu for their efforts in Ann, who is involved with the out and help us," Kahanu are especially credible since helping retarded citizens Windward Special People. said. they are dealing with the build the winning float in the Avery followed up on The voluntary spirit that essence of building a better Kailua Independence Day Dressler's idea when she left has grown during the past quality of life for both the Parade. for six months. year is attributed to highly individual special people and The presentation of the As a result the float, which motivated Marines of 1st the community as a whole," awards to LtCol. James Hust, earried the theme "liberty" Radio Bn., who are "truly said LtCol. Hust Cpl. Darlene Dressler and and sported a nine-foot-tall interested in assisting the Other activities where 1st LCp1. Douglas Avery marked paper mache Statue of community, specifically, Radio Bn., Marines have the culmination of a growing Liberty, won the Chairman's special people," said lstLt. helped retarded citizens bond between Marine Award. Paul Bunnell. "They do it for include a guided base tour, volunteers - organized by "In the 25 years I've been recreation," he said. counselor assistance at a Dressler - and a local associated with the special Marines who helped build week-long beach camp, and chapter of retarded citizens, people and the Kailua the float received gratifica- participation in the Great the Windward Special parade, this is the first time tion when they passed the Aloha Run. People. our float was named the reviewing stand on parade First Radio Battalion's award-winning float passes the reviewing stand during the Independence Day parade in Thrift Shop helps cut corners Kailua, as members of the Windward Special People "Lady Liberty." About 20 Marines from accompany their own By Patricia Gail Sears inexpensive alternative. the shop, clothing styles are "Anyone is welcome to take 1st Radio Bn., helped build the float. Sue Newsome, Thrift shop fairly current. Also, nothing advantage of the shop's low Inflation continues to chip chairperson, says the shop is soiled or unusually damaged prices, and donations are away the buying power of th e used as sort of clearinghouse is displayed. always needed," said Super-sitters course begins serviceman's dollar. As it for military families. They According to Newsome, the Newsome. She stresses that rises, many find it increas- bring in their "unwanted" store especially benefits serious shoppers should visit The Family Service Center different ages; safe toys and inly difficult to provide items, such as clothing, shoes parents with small children the shop about once or twice a here is holding four summer games; diaper and dress family necessities. and household goods, and the who quickly grow out of their week. "That way," she session SuperSitter courses, infant; feed babies; and Marines a the Air Statio:n shop resales them at bargain clothes. Parents' donations of explains, "they will be able to which includes 10 hours of prepare simple foods for says that arranging their prices. old clothing are tax purchase the most recent intensive training. children. budget to include sufficient Shirts usually go for 50 deductible, and they may buy items." It is open to youths ages 11- Classes are limited to 16 funds for clothing themselves cents while trousers are sold "new" clothing from a The shop, located in the 15, and participants will earn students and meet from 9 and their families is one of for $1. Children's clothing variety of styles and sizes Credit Union. building, is a certificate from the FSC, a.m., to 3 p.m. Openings are their most difficult problems. often sells for 10 cents an displayed on well-organized open Tuesday through and a babysitting certifica- still available for the August However, others boast that item, and nothing, including racks. The store also carries a Thursday from 9:30 a.m., to tion card from the American 12 and 13 class. Students the Staff NCO Wives Club's furniture, is priced over $100. good selection of military 12:30 p.m., and payday Red Cross. should bring lunch. Thrift Shop, here, provides Since merchandise is uniforms, included dress Saturdays, from 10 a.m. until Course includes how to act For more information, call them with a convenient, constantly moving through blues reasonably priced. 1 p.m. in an emergency and prevent 257-2128/2129. accidents; play for children of Former MAGI-24 pilot lost at sea Captain David J. Leuder, Basic School, MCDEC, was designated a Naval 29, of Madison, Wis., a UH- Quantico, Va., in November Aviator in August 1982.