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1 17 L-- .,MINNoalII MARINE CORPS 11111111%11111 PI rth JUN MARINE Volume l9, No. 24 Marine Corps Air Station, Klneolie June. Detroit Univ New Training Program Cuts A Huss Dramatically changed Proposed For Corps admissions procedures and policies, special "A radical departure The 56 officers heard counseling and individ- from custom, but one a training expert say: ually designed skills which has been needed for "Forget the concept that courses for those who the past 10 years," isthe every man is an infan- need them are among the concept unveiled at a tryman. From now on, major features of "Pro- training conference at- every man will be a ject Veteran" announced tended by G-3 represen- rifleman, but there aren't enough in by James V. McGlynn, S. tatives from every major hours the day J. University of De- Corps Command. to train him to be pro- troit's vice president for ficient in his MOS and academic affairs. make him into a qualifi- Flag Day ed infantryman too." "The benefits of this After Sept. 1, there program are also being will be no more general extended to those ser- Celebration military subjects tests vicemen who are recup- (GMST). Replacing it will erating in veterans' and be an acronym (IT ENI). military hospitals. We which stands for indivi- will offer these men spe- In Kailua dual training of enlisted cial counseling on which A Flag Day program men. USA FI and GED courses CHANGE OF COMMAND - Colonel R.D. Revie, received thillS . ill be held at p. m. , This drastic chinge will mesh into their cur- becoming the Squadron's new CO, during change of command cere- Sunday, at the Holiday means that non-03's will ricula when they come to monies Monday. Mart Shopping C e nte r only be required t the University full time," parking area, Hahani St., a minimum 01 combat said Father McGlynn. Kailua. training to itSSUrt. The University's Advisory Council Holds The or r a m, spon- field survival. School of Law also has sored by the Kailua Elks No longer will they be joined in the spirit lodge, will feature required to go through the of Project Veteran by an- First Meeting June 15 appropriate musical ren- advanced tactics on the nouncing that it will ditions and preci si on assumption that someday upon waive the L.S.A.T. (Law In the past few years which the Council will marching maneuvers by they may be called School Admissions Test) the same unrest which has concern itself with. Of the 25-man Fleet Marine to become a part-time in- for servicemen who are permeated certain sectors paramount importance is Force, Pacific, Drum and fantryman. stationed abroad and wish of the young citizens of the need to increase com- Bugle Team followed by a To accomplish this to enter the School of Law our country is reflected munications and to pro- baton twirling demon- essential subjects this coming August. Such to a degree in the atti- vide for a continuing stration by 14-year-old schooling, Headquarters acceptance for service- tudes and actions of many dialogue concerning race Miss Debbie Porter, Jun- has cut into the nearly men stationed abroad can Marines. The confusion relations and equal op- ior National Baton Twirl- 60 subjects and come up often lead to an earlier often created by dissident portunity. The C oune i I ing Champion. with 11 must subjects. release from duty in or- and militant voices in the will provide a forum Miss Porter, holder of They are: Individual tac- der to begin school in civilian society can only available to all Marines over 500 individual tical measures, land na- the fall. be overcome throughout for group discussions of awards and presently at- vigation counter mea- the Marine Corps by in- rumors, misconceptions, tending Kailua Intermedi- sures against mines and Father McGlynn ate School, will represent boobytraps, first aid - stressed that Project creased emphasis on evidence of discrimi- communication and nation, prejudice or our Nation at Japan's sanitation hygiene, NBC Veteran "is more than understanding between Expo 70 during August. defense, service rifle, just a warm invitation. abuses of any nature in individual Marines and human rela- Featured speaker will close order drill, equip- The University is es- the field of in- throughout the echelon of tions. be Sergeant Major Robert ment and uniforms, tablishing a concrete pro- command. For this rea- F. Porter, a veteran of terior guard code of con- gram to serve these men. The Council is not de- duct, and military his- son, an Officer's Ad- signed to replace request z8-years service and se- We believe that any re- visory Council has been nior enlisted man here. tory, discipline and turning veteran who real- mast procedures for air- established on this sta- ing personal problems or Porter, who will offer a courtesy. ly wants to get a college tion. The Council is in- stirring presentation This ITEM system education should have a grievances and will not be tended to conduct frank a purpose. based on the heritage of sets definite objectives. realistic chance to do so. used for such them, and open discussions of However, it is expected our flag and the Nation it Once a man reaches "Motivations is the many problems as they represents, is a combat he's through with essen- magic variable in educa- that the Council will have affect the Marine Corps, in- veteran of World War H, tial subjects training. He tion. Even a student whose occasion to interview will, however, be evaluat- and to make recommen- dividual members of the the Korean conflict and sigh school or previous A ed annually to sharpen his dations to the Command unit from time to time. Vietnam. color guard college experience may H &HS will memory. that they feel will direct- If, during such inter- from K-Bay's have been undistingui shed ly or indirectly improve accompany Sgt Maj. Por- An example: There has earned a college op- views, areas of personal operations in any and all difficulties are identified, ter. are only two goals in the (Con't. on pg 3) areas. will en- "Individuals, families equipment and uniform the Council clothing courage the Marine con- and groups are cordial- studies: prepare ly invited to join us in and equipment for in- The Council will be cerned to submit the mat- IN THIS ISSUE paying to spection in accordance composed of a minimum ter to his Commanding tribute our Na- flag on Sunday af- with exsisting regulations Training At Pohakuloa of seven members who Officer at request mast. tion's ternoon," said Mr. Ar- and maintain all pre- ... Pg. 4-5 represent a cross section The first meeting of will be held thur Harris. Elks scribed uniforms cor- of grades and ethnic the Council for the rectly. New Hours for MCX groups. Topics such as at the Station Conference Co-Chairman ceremony. "The entire Learn those and ... Pg. 2 Troop welfare, living Room on June 15th, Bldg. you're finished with conditions, messing and 215 at 1030. The meeting program," he continued, to last ap- equipment. $4,014 to ASSETS .. Pg. 7 recreational program s is open to all interested "is scheduled are a few of the areas personnel. proximately one hour." (Con't. on pg. 3) WIND,WARD MARINE June 12r970 News In Brief President Commends FRA Shipmate Branch ['re- for country's goal in S.E. are appreciated." sident T.W. Flanik re- Asia means a great deal The above was ad- q6, &awed, ceived the following let- to America's fighting men dressed to him in ap- A horse show for all 4-11 Club members will be ter from President as well as to me. I was preciation of the held Saturday and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. at the base Nixon--- - pleased to hear from you BRANCH'S participation stables. Dear Mr. Flanik: and I want you to know in "Operation Alert" -- New horsemanship instruction classes will be "Your encouragement how much your comments endorsing Pres. Nixon's given Tuesday, June 23, at 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. at action in Cambodia. the stables. Contact MSgt. Bassett at 254-2243. The Branch meeting of There will also be riding instructions Satur- MCX Facilities Announce June 4 saw the election day, June 27, for beginners at 9; intermediates at of Officers for the com- 10 and for adults at 11 a.m. Cost is $2 an hour. New Hours Of Operation ing year. The following with MSgt Bassett. The minimum age limit are your newOfficers and Register these is 6 years old. An analysis of the Ser- hours because not Board of vice Station's operation enough people use them. Directors: President 7411 aiitilie4 during a four-month trail But it has been noted S/M Flanik, Vice Pre- Sponsors are remit-wed that in a hotel period, which extended that there is a sufficient sident, S/M Rhew, Sec- selecting the for 'TLA families, caution should be taken to make the hours of operation un- interest in opening retary S/M Spalding til 8 p.m. Monday through Service Station earlier Treasurer, S/M Hailey. sure that the hotel is TLA approved. For guidance, Be- refer to Hotel Information Bulletin 112, Jan. 26, Friday has proven that for the same service Board of Directors, 15, new 1970, as changed. Recipients of TLA must be re- it is too costly to continue ginning June the S/Ms Urban, Hudgins, siding in hotel or hotel like accommodations and hours for the Service Sta- Strickland, Robert s, will be 8:30 a.m.