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Tackle Football C-1 Sports Briefs C-2 MMARINEARINE World Aquathlon C-4 Volume 31, Number 40 www.mcbh.usmc.mil October 11, 2002 Embassy guards to deal with terrorism Kathleen T. Rhem retary of state for Countermeasures and again the target of terrorist attacks,” protecting U.S. State Department over- American Forces Press Service Information Security. The State Marine Brig. Gen. Douglas O’Dell told seas missions. Host-country security el- Department put considerable resources the panel. Brig. Gen. O’Dell commands ements help identify threats and secure WASHINGTON — International ter- into improving physical security at such the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, embassy compound perimeters, while rorism is forcing the U.S. State “high-threat” posts as Beirut, Lebanon, Camp Lejeune, N.C. local national guards control access by Department to put more emphasis on and Bogota, Colombia, he said. A month and a half after the Sept. 11 screening vehicles and visitors, Williams how it secures its overseas facilities and, “Transnational terrorism, which we’re terrorist attacks on the United States, the explained. in turn, causing the Department of now seeing, reverses the entire matrix,” Marine Corps reactivated O’Dell’s unit In recent years, the State Department Defense to re-evaluate how it trains Williams told the panel members. “Now, as an anti-terrorism unit and made the has added surveillance-detection teams Marine embassy guards. Calgary to Cairo, it’s a level playing Marine Security Guard Battalion a major as an additional layer of security. In testimony Thursday before the field.” He said about 4,000 “significant subordinate element to the 4th MEB. Williams said the plainclothes State House Armed Services Committee’s threats” are made each year against “In doing so, the Marine Corps fully Department teams work unobtrusively Special Oversight Panel on Terrorism, a American missions abroad. affirmed that Marine security guards are beyond the walls of the embassy. He said senior State Department official ex- United States Marines provide inter- on the front line of the war on terrorism they’re charged to detect “pre-opera- plained how changes in the world are af- nal security at most overseas State every day,” O’Dell said. He said the new tional surveillance” directed at American fecting U.S. missions outside the U.S. Department posts. The shift in the threat unit’s focus is to instill in the Marine personnel and facilities. In the past, threats were more region- to American assets overseas has forced guards that their sites may be targeted by Marine security guards form the in- al, with terrorism risks being more coun- them to shift their focus as well. terrorists “no matter how remote or how nermost ring of security, Williams said. try-specific or based on local politics, “The Marine Corps does recognize benign its locale.” said Ray Williams, deputy assistant sec- that U.S. embassies have and will be Marines are one of four security layers See EMBASSIES, A-4 Ugly Angels return home to Oahu Cpl. Jason E. Miller Combat Correspondent

Early on Saturday morning, 170 Marines from Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron 463 boarded a Continental 737, en route to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, where they will trade out with Marines from HMH-362 to begin their seven-month deployment. The HMH-463 Flying Pegasus Lance Cpl. Michael McGregor, a scout with Headquar- Marines departed as only the third ters Battery, 1/12, and Sailors from the USS Frederick air wing unit to deploy to Iwakuni stand on the gunwale prior to the decommissioning. since base units began making de- ployments there just over one year ago. USS Frederick is “We’re going off to do what Marines do,” said Lt. Col Scott decommissioned Kerchner, commanding officer of HMH-463. “We are going to go Story and Photos by eration in 1970, the South train in some far off places and en- Sgt. Alexis R. Mulero Vietnam refugee evacua- joy the feeling of being forward de- Combat Correspondent tion of 1974, and de- ployed in case we’re called to action ployed in support of for a real-world situation.” Sixty years after the Operations Desert Shield Adding to the excitement of the first U.S. Navy Tank and Desert Storm. It al- unit’s first deployment is the fact Landing Ship was com- so conducted humanitar- that more than 50 new Marines re- missioned in 1942, the ian assistance to cently arrived in the squadron with- last of the class — the Bangladesh during in the last three months. USS Frederick — was de- Operation Sea Angel, “The Marines from HMH-362 re- commissioned before and in 1994, deployed to ally paved the path for us,” more than 200 Marines, Somalia in support of Kerchner said. “We’re really excit- Sailors, family members Operation Restore Hope. ed about the adventures that lie and guests of honor, at “I am honored, proud ahead. Who knows what the future the Naval Station Pearl and privileged to have could hold. We definitely anticipate Harbor shipyard served onboard this fine some training in other countries be- Saturday. historic vessel,” said fore we return.” Tank Landing Ship Navy Lt. Rolando While deployed, the Pegasus Frederick was built in Salvatierra, combat in- Marines will take over operations of 1968 and was officially formation center officer several CH-53D Sea Stallion heli- Cpl. Jason E. Miller commissioned on April with the now decommis- copters based at Iwakuni Air Ugly Angel Marines from HMH-362 climb off a Continental Airlines jet that 11, 1970, at Long Beach sioned vessel. Station. landed aboard MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Sunday after a seven-month de- Naval Shipyard, Calif. In January 1995, the The unit departed on a civilian ployment to Iwakuni, Japan. In its long and illustri- vessel transferred to the jet, which was contracted to make ous history, the Frederick Naval Reserve Forces the flight to Japan and return with sion,” said Patak. “I lived this life on Sunday, aboard the same jet, af- made more than 13 ma- and then changed home Marines from HMH-362. for quite a while, so it’s really nice ter completing their seven-month jor deployments to the ports to arrive at Pearl Continental pilot Charlie Patak when I have a chance to give some- deployment that included many western Pacific and Far Harbor, Hawaii, in was formerly a Navy pilot and has thing back. I jump at the chance to training missions in several coun- East. November of the same one son who currently flies AV-8B help out.” tries. Emotions ran high as family It participated in the year. Harrier jets for the Marine Corps. The HMH-362 Marines returned members welcomed back their pre- Vietnam withdrawal op- See SHIP, A-4 “I volunteered to fly this mis- to MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, early viously deployed loved ones. Fake motorcycle helmets can pose grave danger for bikers Sgt. Robert Carlson most four-wheeled vehi- safety course before hit- gear riders can count on An approved helmet has a Press Chief cles, is an inherently ting the roads, is to wear to shield their head from hard outer dangerous activity. an approved helmet. the hard pavement. shell, an Graduates of MCB Dan Martyniuk runs Informed riders wear New rules spelled out impact- absorbing lin- Hawaii’s Motorcycle Ri- the course through the a helmet every time they in the MCB Hawaii er, a soft com- der Course know that Base Safety Center and ride. They also wear Motorcycle Regulations fort liner, and the words “motorcycle” teaches students to man- other vital safety gear order, (Base Order a sturdy reten- tion strap. and “safety” are difficult age the risks associated like over-the-ankle foot- 5100.22) specify riders Without at to incorporate into the with motorcycling, in or- wear, long pants, long- must wear a properly least these same sentence. Riding der to avoid accidents sleeved shirts, face and fastened, protective hel- four items, a in the open air, on only and minimize injuries. eye protection, and met that meets the stan- helmet is little more than two wheels, and without The most important gloves. A helmet, dards of the Snell useless. seatbelts and other pro- thing a rider can do, though, is the single Graphic by Motorcycle Safety Foundation tection provided by apart from taking a rider most important piece of See HELMET, A-4 A-2 • October 11, 2002 HAWAII MARINE

MCBH NEWS CG’CG’SS MMAILAIL BBOXOX BRIEFS ‘’I heard ... that a new REMINDER EXTENDED According to Marine Corps uniform reg- ulations (MCO 1020.34F), Marines are re- post office will be quired to wear their covers while driving privately owned vehicles and government owned vehicles. This notice serves as a friendly reminder going in ...” that unless you are driving a convertible or BRIG. GEN. wearing a cover that impedes your vision Submitted by Former Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Richard J. Sanderson MCABEE due to height impediments in the vehicle, you are required to wear the full uniform “I heard through the grapevine choosing that site over others. I just the construction of the super-play- of the day while driving or riding in a ve- that a new post office will be going hope that “location, location, loca- ground. You and your fellow vol- hicle at MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay and in where the wooden castle play- tion” wasn’t the dominant criteria unteers did a tremendous job in es- Camp H.M. Smith. ground is now, next to McDonalds. with little regard to other factors. tablishing a world-class amenity Let me say that it is very disap- In the end, you will do what is that our families have enjoyed over EOD RECRUITS pointing for me to hear that. best for the current community liv- the years. Explosive Ordnance Disposal is actively As one of the many Marines who ing aboard Kaneohe Bay. The super-playground continues seeking qualified volunteers in the ranks of helped, along with others, to build I am only one voice, but I thought to be used by many children aboard corporal and sergeant for lateral move into it during an intense five-day period, you should hear my two cents from MCB Hawaii, and has significantly the 2336 military occupational specialty. I have a personal attachment to it — the perspective of someone who has enhanced the quality of life here. Interested Marines should first contact accompanied by a sense of commu- ‘been there and done that.’” The rumors you have heard their career planner for a checklist of pre- nity pride and accomplishment. Semper Fi. about the post office being situated requisites and requirements. Devil dogs It was December 1997, almost at the current super-playground lo- from any MOS are eligible to apply. five years ago that I left Hawaii and Respectfully, cation are true; however, we are For more information about EOD, call the Marine Corps (on a voluntary Richard J. Sanderson pursuing a replacement super-play- 257-7112. Or, stop by Bldg. 605, which is separation with an honorable dis- Former Marine staff sergeant ground because we recognize its across from the flightline. charge). I confess that I don’t know benefit to our families. the current condition of the equip- After careful consideration, we ment, but I know that we built it have decided to locate the new su- JWC HOSTS CONFERENCE AT with pressure-treated lumber and Mr. Sanderson: per-playground near the Risely ball K-BAY, OCT. 18 - 19 man-made decking materials. fields. Choose from more than 50 dynamic I would be surprised if it has fall- I have been asked by the com- Its expected completion date is workshops covering topics such as health en into disrepair so soon after com- manding general to respond to your during the January 2003 timeframe. and career enhancement, when you regis- pletion. email of Sept. 14, as your concern Again, thank you for taking the ter to attend the 8th Annual Joint Women’s If dependent children on base falls within my staff responsibilities. time to express your concern via the Conference, Oct. 18 - 19 at the MCB Hawaii have damaged it with graffiti, then He appreciates that you’ve taken CG Mail Program. Officers Club. The event will feature inno- I would have to ask why their par- the time to participate in the “CG vative and powerful information for ents haven’t disciplined them? Mail” program. Mr. Kent Murata women associated with the military You must have your reasons for We are grateful for your efforts in Assistant Chief of Staff G-4 lifestyle. Speakers include award-winning chef Sam Choy, who will demonstrate locally (Editor’s Note: Letters of any length may be trimmed and edited in the interest of good taste and brevity.) flavored gourmet cuisine at the Oct. 18 The commanding general invites input from the base community via C.G. Mail on the following topics: What are we workshop, from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Also, syn- doing that we shouldn’t be doing? What are we not doing that we should be doing? What are we doing that we should dicated columnist Heloise of “Hints from be doing better? Heloise” fame will speak about her life as Responses should include a recommendation that will help solve the problem and must include your name and return a military child during the Oct. 19 work- address so that staff may respond. shop from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. For more information about how to send C.G. Mail, see the MCB Hawaii C.G. Mail page at www.mcbh.usmc.mil/com- The cost is $25 for both days or $15 for mand/cgmail.htm. Friday or Saturday only. The full fee in- cludes the workshops, two continental breakfasts, two lunches and tote bags. Seating is limited to 500, and forms can be picked up at military exchanges, com- missaries, support centers, thrift shops and Spanish storytime chapels. Call 254-6198 for more details. Hawaii MARINE Commanding General Brig. Gen. Jerry C. McAbee Public Affairs Director Maj. Chris Hughes Public Affairs Chief Gunnery Sgt. Rhys Evans Managing Editor Aiko Brum Press Chief Staff Sgt. Jesus A. Lora Staff Writer Sgt. Robert A. Carlson Staff Writer Sgt. 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the U.S. Marine Corps. All advertising is provided Sgt. Alexis R. Mulero by RFD Publications, Inc., 235-5881. In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Pfc. Bernabe Hernandez, a fiscal clerk with Supply Co., Marine Corps The appearance of advertising in the Hawaii Air Facility, reads in Spanish and English to MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, keiki during the Base Library’s Storytime Marine, including inserts and supplements, does not on Tuesday. constitute endorsement of the firms’ products and services by the DoD, DoN or the U.S. Marine Corps of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in the Hawaii Marine shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage Local CFC campaigns get underway without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, polit- Coast Guard Lieutenant ducted once a year in all also with organizations Goodwill, the United Way, ical affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the Michael Munnerlyn federal and military work that support us in our lives. medical research organiza- purchaser, user or patron. Coast Guard Public Affairs places. “I always give to chil- tions, the Salvation Army, Editorial content or public service announce- Last year, there was 55 dren’s charities within the the Red Cross, and many ments (i.e. all content other than paid advertise- HONOLULU — This percent participation out of United States,” said Coast more worthwhile organiza- ments) is edited, prepared and provided by the year’s Combined Federal 70,500 possible participants Guard Petty Officer 1st tions. Public Affairs Office aboard Marine Corps Base Campaign fund drive for in the Hawaii-Pacific Area Class Kelly L. Merchen, All should consider Hawaii. Opinions expressed are not to be consid- the Hawaii-Pacific area — Campaign. when asked why she do- reaching out and touching ered an official expression of the DoD or the U.S. with the theme “Standing Those 55 percent who nates to CFC. “I love to be the lives of others by con- Marine Corps. Together as One” — began contributed gave a total of able to help those less for- tributing in this year’s CFC To contact the MCB Hawaii Public Affairs Office Monday and will be under- $5,305,279, with an average tunate.” drive. use the following addresses: way through Nov. 15. donation of $134.83. Military and federal em- Your personal commit- HAWAII MARINE, BOX 63062, BLDG. 216, The CFC began in 1961 All military and federal ployees may donate from a ment and contribution, MCB HAWAII, KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII 96863 by Presidential Executive employees are asked to list of more than 1,400 local, along with those of others, E-MAIL: [email protected] Order, to consolidate nu- continue in the spirit of giv- national and international will demonstrate our soli- FAX: 257-2511, PHONE: 257-8840 merous charitable cam- ing and to share their good charities. These charities darity as we stand together paigns, allowing for a sin- fortune, not only with those include the Boys and Girls as one to help our neigh- gle campaign to be con- who are less fortunate but Clubs, YMCAs, YWCAs, bors. HAWAII MARINE October 11, 2002 • A-3 Why is it that some Marines who joined the Corps WWORDORD ONON with the highest aspirations THETHE SSTREETTREET Fall from honor “Why do Navy Captain Joseph W. Estabrook “Regretfully, the actions of a few Command Chaplain, MCB Hawaii “Regretfully, the actions of a few can have a severe, negative Marines Three Marines from 1st Radio Bn. can have a severe, negative were convicted recently at general impact on the many.” courts martial for violating various fall from articles of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Navy Captain Joseph W. Estabrook The first was found guilty of in- Command Chaplain, MCB Hawaii decent acts and indecent exposure, honor?” and another was found guilty of sexual harassment, indecent acts All three programs include the es- high standards of the Marine Corps. and wrongfully communicating a sential ingredients of character for- The program is one which all threat. Both were awarded bad con- mation and responsible decision- Marine units should consider. It is a duct discharges, confinement for making. program of education and aware- three months, forfeiture of all pay “The entire battalion can work its ness, one that reinforces the Marine “I believe some and allowances, and reduction to way through the programs in order Corps’ values in the face of skewed Marines follow the pay grade E-1. to stress the need for Marines to re- modern values, which can be detri- wrong examples and The third Marine — found guilty ly on each other and hold each oth- mental to unit integrity and combat hang out with the wrong crowd.” of sexual harassment, drunk and dis- er to the highest standards of con- readiness. orderly, and indecent exposure — duct,” said Rector. The men and women of 1st Radio Lance Cpl. Kevin C. was awarded 45 days confinement, The first leg of this tri-fold train- Bn. are among the finest Marines in Wagner forfeiture of $750 pay per month for ing, the Martial Arts Program, com- our Corps. They are good, hard six months, and reduction to pay bines martial arts skills, close combat working Marines, often the first to Administrative clerk grade E-1. training techniques, deploy to emerging hot spots Combat Support The behavior of these and core values and throughout areas of responsibility. Co., 3rd Marines three men in relation to leadership training. Regretfully, the actions of a few their federal courts mar- “Simply put, it’s can have a severe negative impact on tial convictions not only everything about the many. demonstrates a break- being a Marine,” The recent courts martial show down of military courtesy Rector said. “It is how unchecked behavior, poor and tradition, but also was imperative that choices and bad decisions can un- detrimental to the tenants every Marine learns dermine unit integrity and unfairly of basic human dignity. to sharpen these damage the good reputations of So, why is it that some skills, so that they hard working and committed Marines who joined the become second na- Marines. Corps with the highest as- ture, instilling con- It is unfair that the actions of a few “A lot of the pirations fall from honor? fidence, expertise, can put solid, hardworking and up- Marines think they These convicted Ma- and instinct. standing Marines in a position of can get away with rines had met the high ESTABROOK The second leg of having to defend themselves. making poor decisions.” standards set forth by the the training is the Why do good Marines fall from Marine Corps in past endeavors. All battalion’s ongoing Leadership Pro- honor? Sometimes it’s leadership, Cpl. Justin N. Cain three displayed intelligence, military gram, redesigned not in a reactive and sometimes it is because we do occupational specialty proficiency, way, but to be proactive to emerging not watch out for those around us. Arabic linguist and dedication to their duties. Each issues confronting Marines today. Sometimes, too, the answer is sim- 1st Radio Bn. made individual choices, though, The focus is on the leaders — from ply that certain individuals choose that compromised the highest values the noncommissioned officers to the self over the unit. They lose control, of the Corps and jeopardized the officers in charge — getting out in drink too much, go too far and make good reputation of their fellow front, leading by example and creat- bad choices. Marines. ing an environment in which their At a ceremony honoring prisoners Incidents like these will scar any Marines can address issues, con- of war and our missing in action this organization, and those cuts often cerns and questions. past Sept. 13, Navy Captain Joe run deep. There are no shortcuts to The third aspect of the training, Coffee, a famous and revered former repairing the damage caused by DEFUSE, is a one-day experience POW, began his keynote speech with these incidents. that hones in on what it means to be words that described his pride Last month, Lt. Col. Darrell a responsible team-member of a whenever he had the privilege of “I think it is because Rector, commanding officer of 1st Marine Corps unit. The chaplain-fa- serving with Marines. some Marines have poor judgement and Radio Bn., launched an effort that cilitator, Lt. Cmdr. Anthony “I loved serving with Marines,” make the wrong combines two ongoing programs Headrick, describes it as “taking the Coffee said, “because they always call.” and one new opportunity offered participants through a series of in- lived out, consistently and flawless- here at MCB Hawaii, in order to re- struction, multi-media reflections ly, the values of honor, courage, and 1st Lt. Anthony J. inforce the Marines’ understanding and discussions, to help them un- commitment. They remember their Fiacco and commitment to the Marine cover factors in one’s background history and those who went before S-4 A Logistics Corps’ core values and individual that can be obstacles to good deci- them.” HMH-363 responsibilities. sion making. He reflected on how their lives of Rector described the programs: “These unknowns can be a set-up honor and commitment had made The first is the ongoing Marine for failure unless we get a handle on the word “Marine” among the most Corps Martial Arts Program, the sec- them,” Headrick said. treasured and valued words in the ond is the continuation of the time- Two groups of 30 Marines have American heart. If nothing else, the tested Unit Leadership Program, been through this training, and it has three recent convictions are a wake and the third is the new program of- received rave reviews. up call to Marines everywhere: fered by MCB Hawaii chaplains en- The fact that this training initia- Respect is fragile and good reputa- “I would say the titled “DEFUSE” (Dependence tive is taking place should not be tions can die fast. We must keep our majority of the problem is poor Enhancing Freedoms Using Self construed that the Marines of 1st eyes on the high ideals and stan- judgement.” Empowerment). Radio Bn. are not living up to the dards Coffee spoke of. Sgt. Adrian F. Segobia Core values guide conduct in the Corps Data communications Excerpts from accountable for his actions standard. By whatever name or technician Warrior Culture of the and holding others ac- Courage means willing- cliche, commitment is a 1st Radio Bn. U.S. Marines countable for theirs. ness to take a stand for combination of selfless de- by Marion F. Sturkey, And, above all, what is right in termination and a relent- copyright 2001 honor mandates spite of adverse less dedication to excel- that a Marine consequences. lence. Honor never sully the This courage, Marines never give up, Honor requires each reputation of his throughout the never give in, and never Marine to exemplify the Corps. history of the willingly accept second ultimate standard in ethi- Corps, has sus- best. Excellence is always cal and moral conduct. Courage tained Marines the goal. Honor is many things; Simply stated, during the chaos, And, when their active honor requires many courage is honor in action perils, and hardships of duty days are over, “A lot of the things. — and more. combat. Marines remain reserve problems are alcohol A U.S. Marine must nev- Courage is moral And each day, it enables Marines, retired Marines, related. Some Marines are careless er lie, never cheat, never strength, the will to heed each Marine to look in the or Marine veterans. There when they drink.” steal, but that is not the inner voice of con- mirror — and smile. is no such thing as an ex- enough. Much more is re- science, the will to do what Marine or former Marine. Cpl. James C. Faraci quired. is right, regardless of the Commitment Once a Marine, always a Each Marine must cling conduct of others. Total dedication to Marine. Squad leader to an uncompromising It is mental discipline, Corps and Country. All for Commitment never Charlie Co., 1/3 code of personal integrity, an adherence to a higher one, one for all. dies. A-4 • October 11, 2002 HAWAII MARINE

EMBASSIES, From A-1 have no authority outside the embassy acting to an emergency at the embassy pound “in order to mitigate the reaction- compound. compound,” O’Dell said. “Reaction- force problem.” They control access to sensitive areas of “In countries where the Marine house force Marines access their weapons only Marine guards are divided into eight the embassy, safeguard classified infor- is geographically separated from the em- after arriving at the chancellery.” companies based on geographic location. mation, and provide a last line of inter- bassy, foreign governments forbid He noted that in any new construction They provide security for 131 diplomat- nal defense. Marines to carry weapons between the of State Department facilities, the Marine ic missions in 121 countries, O’Dell said. O’Dell pointed out that Marine guards Marine house and the embassy when re- housing unit is part of the embassy com- Their ranks have grown to 1,240 today.

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Since arriving on Oahu’s shores, the Frederick has conducted bilater- al exercises with southeast Asia navies, been on standby to conduct humanitarian assistance and disas- ter relief missions throughout the Pacific, and assisted Marines at MCB Hawaii during deployments to the “Big Island.” “The Frederick was the only true amphibious landing ship in Above — Before its decommission- Hawaii,” said Maj. Darrell L. Akers, ing., Marines from Headquarters Battery, 1st Bn., 12th Marines, and S-4 officer, 3rd Marine Regiment. Sailors from the USS Frederick “It’s the only platform that Hawaii- proudly stand on its gunwale. based III Marine Expeditionary Right — Petty Officer 1st Class Eran Force units had to perform am- Ethier, an interior communications technician also previously assigned phibious operations. It will be sore- to the ship, lowers the National ly missed.” Ensign the night prior, Oct. 4. The lowering of the national en- sign and the commissioning pen- farewell, saluted the officer of the ning for its many Sailors, and the dant marked the decommissioning. day and debarked to their next jour- Navy itself,” added Salvatierra. of the magnificent amphibious ney. The decommissioned ship will Sailors who were attached to the now decommissioned USS Frederick debark one last time after the decom- landing ship. “It was the end of an era for the stay afloat and help fight the war on missioning. ceremony Oct. 5. Its crew and officers bid their last USS Frederick, but yet a new begin- drugs with the Mexican Navy.

HELMET, From A-1 items) does not make an ap- way in the past few years, and wearing an approved helmet. worthless, even in a low-speed proved helmet. Riders who they are no longer the cumber- Fake helmets are easy to spot. accident. Memorial Foundation, the wear them are not only breaking some neck exercisers they used A quick look at the space where Fake helmets also have flimsy American National Standards the federal law and violating the to be. Myths regarding helmets the bottom of the helmet meets chin straps, and the rivets hold- Institute, or the Department of base orders, they are also setting have been used for years in ob- the side of the head, shows that ing the strap to the helmet are Transportation. themselves up for serious injury. jection to motorcycle helmet a fake helmet does not have the usually weak too. Since 1980, all helmets sold Fake helmets, especially the laws, but the myths have been nearly one inch impact absorb- All riders should check their for use on the street are required German military-style helmets, disproved time and time again. ing liner required by the DOT. helmets and make sure they to meet DOT guidelines. have been around almost as Helmets do not break necks; Skull-cap helmets are nothing measure up to the DOT (or oth- Several versions of fake hel- long as the government has they protect the brain from im- more than a hard shell, and, de- er agency) standards. mets are available on the market been certifying helmets. Many pact. They do not block vision; pending on the material, may or The new base order, released and are sold as “novelty” items, riders wear them to thumb their they help keep eyes protected. may not provide protection Sept. 16, specifies other required since they do not carry the re- nose at the law; others wear With the amount of informa- against the sandpaper-like effect safety gear and annual refresher quired DOT certification. A fake them because they like the im- tion available from traffic safety of the asphalt. training for all riders. It also an- helmet, along with a small DOT age these helmets convey. statistics, a rider is hard pressed Without an impact-absorbing nounced the formation of the sticker (also sold as “novelty” Helmets have come a long to find a logical reason for not liner, a helmet is little more than MCB Hawaii Motorcycle Club. A-6 • October 11, 2002 HAWAII MARINE

The next CMC A salute at Patrol Squadron 4 Commander Tyrone Payton, commanding officer of Patrol Squadron 4, meritoriously promoted Seaman Karen Tower to the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class during a recent ceremony in Hangar 104. Tower was also selected for the Command Advancement Program for her outstanding performance as the Operations yeoman, a billet usually reserved for a second class petty officer. She was awarded the Lance Cpl. John P. Goss Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for her performance during the unit’s deployment in sup- Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James port of Operation Enduring Freedom. Jones (left) and Lt. Gen. Michael Hagee (right) join Photo courtesy of VP-4 Senator John Warner (R-Va.) at confirmation hear- ings for Lt. Gen. Hagee to be the next commandant. Hawaii MMARINEARINE L IFESTYLESIFESTYLES HawaiiL Marine B Section October 11, 2002 Adopt-a-School

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Volunteers help students learn concepts and have fun at scheduled activities and events. MCB Hawaii helps children throughout Oahu to get the Photo by Lance Cpl. Glenna D. Dixon

Above — Marines from Charlie Co., education they deserve, need 1st Bn., 3rd Sgt. Robert Carlson teachers in Hawaii’s schools. Marine Regiment, Press Chief paint the external Marine Corps Base Hawaii leads the walls of Kahalu’u Adopt-a-School programs on the windward Elementary Hawaii’s military has been working close- side of Oahu, and the base is helping im- School in ly with the Hawaii Department of Education Kaneohe prove the relationship between military fam- Wednesday. to improve schools in Hawaii, and the ilies and the schools their children attend. Adopt-a-School program is just one way the Painting, cleaning, landscaping, and Marine Corps is helping children in building walls and drainage canals are all Windward Oahu get the education they de- projects Adopt-a-School volunteers complete serve. to help improve the educational environ- Right — Marines The Joint Venture Education Forum, which ment in windward Oahu. and Sailors at MCB Hawaii help was established in 1999, a cooperative effort The Marine Corps’ portion of the JVEF with a variety of between the Department of Defense and funding from the U.S. Pacific Command was events at schools Hawaii’s DOE has the goal of improving ed- $20,000 this past year. The units participat- throughout Oahu ucation in Hawaii. The funding provided for such as at sport- ing in the Adopt-a-School programs took ing events and fit- JVEF — through the U.S. Pacific Command that money and made bigger improvements ness activities. — helps schools focus on educating students at their partnered schools than the schools by freeing up assets for things like textbooks could have made with the same amount of and special education programs. funding. A recent survey conducted by JVEF The key benefit for the schools is the vol- showed that most of the issues Hawaii’s mil- unteer hours Marines and Sailors work at itary families have with the education sys- their partner schools. Money that would be tem are related to funding shortfalls. spent paying a contractor to install a sign, However, initiatives like the Adopt-a-School put up a fence, or build a retaining wall can program allow service members to assist better be spent on education essentials, schools with self-help projects that can nor- rather than facility maintenance. mally drain funds allocated for books and Nineteen schools benefit from Adopt-a- School partnerships with MCB Hawaii’s Navy and Marine Corps units. Among the dozens of projects completed

Hawaii Marine file photo this year, units from MCB Hawaii installed 100 bulletin boards and two air conditioners Right — A Marine helps at Kailua Elementary School, built an art a kindergartener solve room at Lanikai Elementary School, built a mathematics problems. fence at Mokapu Elementary, and installed ceiling fans at Kahalu’u Elementary. The number of volunteers varies, depend- ing on the type of project performed, but Below — Sergeant each of the units that have partnerships with Michael Bean, a the windward schools completed at least nuclear, biological and chemical chief for 3rd four significant projects during the past year, TSB, adjusts a gas in addition to regular volunteer activities mask for a student dur- with their school. ing talks to fifth graders This quickly adds up to thousands of about NBC gear. Students donned the hours in volunteer work being provided to gear to see for the schools by MCB Hawaii personnel. The themselves what it’s Hawaii Marine file photo funding for materials was provided through like to wear the gear. Marine Corps Base Hawaii Marines and the $20,000 allocated to MCB Hawaii for the Sailors help out during a physical fitness ac- school programs. Hawaii Marine file photo tivity. In addition to facility and grounds im- provements the volunteers make, the stu- dents of the partnered schools benefit Military Unit Adopted School even more from direct interaction with HMH-362 Ahuimanu Elementary the Marines and Sailors of MCB Hawaii. 1st Bn., 12th Marines Aikahi Elementary Sports days, field meets, reading pro- HMH-363 Benjamin Parker Elementary 3rd Bn., 3rd Marines Blanche Pope Elementary grams and tutoring are all sponsored by 4th Force Recon. Enchanted Lake Elementary volunteers from the base. The Marines H&S Co., Camp Smith Ka’ahumanu Elementary and Sailors get almost as much out of it 1st Radio Bn. Kaelepulu Elementary as the children do. 1st Bn., 3rd Marines Kahalu’u Elementary Some service members say they vol- HMT-301 Kailua Elementary CSSG-3 Kailua Intermediate unteer because they have children in MALS-24 Kainalu Elementary school, and they want to help make the ComPatReconForPac Kaneohe Elementary schools a better place to learn. Others say Marine Corps Air Facility Lanikai Elementary they assist because they want to make the Branch Medical Clinic Maunawili Elementary world a better place by helping kids grow HQ Co., 3rd Marines Mokapu Elementary up with an education. HQ Bn., MCB Hawaii Puohala Elementary Combat Support Company Waiahole Elementary Whatever the reason, these volunteers 1st Bn., 3rd Marines Waimanalo Elementary/Intermediate are multiplying the benefits of the fund- HMH-463 St. Anthony’s Elementary ing provided by PACOM. They’re also

Partnerships MarForPac Band Music Enrichment Programs helping make windward Oahu a better Hawaii Marine file photo place to go to school. B-2 • October 11, 2002 HAWAII MARINE MCCSMCCS M ARINE C ORPS C OMMUNITY S ERVICES www.mccshawaii.com POSSIBILITIES IN PARADISE By Debbie Robbins, MCCS Public Relations

this age range may pick up a country and western band, or a are good with people, becoming “Adventure Nights.” OCTOBER “Creepy Creation Art Contest” country disc jockey, and the on- a Key Volunteer may be just Youth Activities will super- entry form at the Base Theater. ly mechanical bull on the island. right for you. vise your little ones from ages 5 11 / Today The three creepy categories Members of the Armed As a liaison between the com- – 9 years from 5 – 9 p.m. every are ages 3 – 5, 6 – 8 and 9 –12. Services may try to tame the bull mand and family members, Key last Friday of the month for on- The Rocker Room Welcomes Each age category has a unique for only $5 for two rides. Volunteers attend a three-day ly $8. the Great Outdoors — Rocker Halloween illustration. For those gifted in rodeo rid- workshop to learn the details of Reservations must be made in Room members may now enjoy Creepy Creation Art Contest ing techniques, a bull riding chain-of-command information, advance, as spaces are limited. their favorite beverages, pupus submissions must be turned in- contest kicks off at the E’Club, military resources and more. Children must also be YA mem- and entertainment on the new to the Base Theater, Bldg. 244, no every Wednesday night. The next KV session is Oct. 22 bers. tropical lanai. later than Oct. 23. Winners will Winners from this weekly com- – 24 in the KV Center, Bldg. While you and your spouse All club members and their be announced on Oct. 30 at the petition will advance to the final 3022, from 8:30 a.m. – noon. are hitting the town, your keiki guests are invited to attend the Base Theater, just before the round in December, where con- For more Key Volunteer in- will be under the guidance of grand opening featuring the Halloween movie at 7:15 p.m. testants have a chance to win formation, contact KV supervised, trained staff. Kids rock band “The Kingpins” per- For more information, call $2,000 in cash and prizes. Coordinator Toni Spofford at will also enjoy crafts and snacks. forming at 6 p.m. 254-7641. For more information, call the 257-2410. For more information, call YA Party-goers will enjoy free E’Club at 254-7660. at 254-7610. pupus. Also, the member to Information, Ticket & Tours Lifestyles, Information, Net- bring along the most potential Offers Special Discounts — 15 / Tuesday working & Knowledge Skills 29 / Tuesday members — who then sign up ITT is now offering a military — The military seems to have for membership this evening — discount to several music con- Reading, Writing & Resumes acronyms for everything, and Spooky Tales & Treats — It’s will win a DVD Player. certs held at World Café. All — The first step in landing your this can be challenging for a time for the keiki to get creepy For more information, call ticket prices are for general ad- dream job is to create a flawless, spouse to decipher. and attend the Base Library’s 254-5592. mission, and a $2 service fee will professional resume. You can Now military spouses don’t “Spooky Tales & Treats,” a be added to the price of each learn how, if you attend the free have to figure this enigma Halloween celebration on Oct. Creepy Creation Art Contest ticket. Resume Workshop in Bldg. 3096 lifestyle on their own. They 29 from 6 – 7 p.m. — The Base Theater invites all Oct. 10, catch “Bad Religion,” from 9 – 11 a.m. have L.I.N.K.S. All children are encouraged ghouls and goblins ages 3 – 12 $20; Oct. 25, “Unwritten Law,” Once your resume is perfect- This three-day adventure in- to dress in their costumes as years old to creatively embellish $17.50; and Oct. 30, ed, you’ll want to make sure troduces military spouses to Halloween stories will be read, a Halloween illustration for free “Goldfinger,” $17.50. your interviewing skills are seasoned spouses who have ghoulish crafts assembled and movies, popcorn and soda. Your ITT is also offering the honed as well. The Family many stories and resources to taunting treats devoured. All MCB Hawaii children in Entertainment Book 2003 for on- Member Employment Assist- share, as well as information on The Base Library is located in ly $30. These comprehensive ance Office offers a free daily living while in the mili- Bldg. 219. books contain a myriad of Interviewing Workshop for all tary. For more daunting details, coupons and discounts to authorized military I.D. card- The next L.I.N.K.S. session is call 254-7624. SM&SP Hawaii’s most sought-after holders. set for Oct. 22 – 24 in the restaurants and island events. The next Interviewing L.I.N.K.S. House, Bldg. 3074, 30 / Wednesday Entertainment books are Workshop is scheduled from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. available at both the Mokapu Thursday in Bldg. 3096 from 9 – Reservations are recommend- Monster Manor — Youth Mall and Camp H.M. Smith ITT 11 a.m. ed. Call 257-2368. Activities will host “terror-ific” locations. For more information or oth- fun during the annual Haunted For more information, contact er employment tips, to include 25 / Friday House at the Teen Center, Bldg. ITT at 254-7563. federal jobs, call 257-7790. 477, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Adventure Night for Mom’s Ghouls four years and under 12 / Saturday 22 / Tuesday & Dad’s — With life as busy as are free, goblins five years and it is, when was the last time you up are $2, and Youth Activity Hot Country Nights — Every Key Volunteer Training — If and your spouse enjoyed an members showing membership Wednesday and Saturday night, you’re a military spouse who evening out? cards are free. guests of the Enlisted Club don’t would like to get more involved Parents whose children are All keiki may don their have to take any bull. Hot with the military lifestyle, and if members of Youth Activities spookiest costumes. For more Country Nights features a live you have some extra time and may now take advantage of taunting tales, call 254-7611.

All events are open to single, active duty military. The SM&SP Office is lo- Bull riders can At the O’Club cated in Bldg. 219. Call 254-7593, for more information on any pro- get $2,000 richer grand reopening gram or activity.

Program Review Thursdays: Enjoy free at the E’ Club tennis lessons from 11 a.m. Debbie Robbins - noon at K-Bay’s tennis MCCS Public Relations courts. Call 258-8081 for reservations. Get out the cowboy hat. Oct. 19: Get outdoors to Dust off the cowboy boots. Kualoa Ranch for horse- The Kaneohe Bay Enlisted back riding and a secret Club and Ala Moana Center’s western apparel shop “Out of the beach excursion, all for on- West” will present “The Buck-Out Contest,” every Wednesday ly $48 per person. night from 9:30 – 10 p.m., now through Dec. 4 during the E’Club’s “Hot Country Nights.” Nov. 9: Mark your calen- The contest challenges all members of the Armed Forces to dar to enjoy the Barefoot tame the only mechanical riding bull on the island with a chance Splash Snorkel Cruise at to win $2,000 in cash and prizes. $30 per person. The Buck-Out Contest entry fee is $10 for two rides. Weekly winners will receive $25 - $50 in “Out of the West” retail outlet Nov. 27: You won’t want gift certificates. They are then invited back to the Dec. 7 final run- to miss the Holiday Base off. Thanksgiving Dinner Par- Contest riders must stay on the bull for a full, eight-second Pfc. Monroe F. Seigle ty for single, active duty count to qualify. All riders must don cowboy or western attire The grand reopening of the MCB Hawaii Officers Club, Oct. personnel, only. Volun- when competing. 4, kicked off with the precision movements of Headquarters teers are needed. The K-Bay Enlisted Club hosts Hot Country Nights every Bn., MCB Hawaii’s, color guard and celebratory speeches. For more details regarding the newly renovated O’Club’s Wednesday and Saturday from 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Each night a live Dec. 7: Don’t forget to hours of operation or membership information, contact staff country band or disc jockey will entertain cowboys and cowgirls. at 254-7650. take advantage of Santa’s Every one gets in free. For more information, call 254-7660. Village at the Enlisted Club. Volunteers are also needed to support this event. Call 254-7593. Serving Sara (PG13) Today at 7:15 p.m. (Transportation is pro- XXX (PG13) Today at 9:45 p.m. vided for all above men- M OVIE T IME Spy Kids 2 (PG) Saturday at 7:15 p.m. tioned events.) M OVIE T IME Signs (PG13) Saturday at 9:45 p.m. Master of Disguise (PG) Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Prices: Adults (12 and older) $3, Children (6 to 11) $1.50, SM&SP Benefits Signs (PG13) Sunday at 7:15 p.m. Children (5 and younger) free. XXX (PG13) Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. Have your voice heard. Matinee prices are $2 for adults and $1 for children. Parents Blue Crush (PG 13) Oct. 18 at 7:15 p.m. Make a difference. Get in- must purchase tickets for “R” rated movies in person at the box Spy Kids 2 (PG) Oct. 18 at 9:45 p.m. volved. Grow. Have a office for children 16 years old and younger. For E-5 and below, admission is free to the second show on blast. Friday and Saturday evenings only. Sunday evenings, the price FREE SNEAK PREVIEW: Catch the film “Ghost Ship” free of The SM&SP is about all is $1 for all patrons. charge, Sunday, Oct. 20 at 7:15 p.m. (This film has not yet been rated.) that and more. Program Please show your ID at the box office. Also, be sure to read about the “Creepy Creation Art Contest” for keiki in Coordinator Leslie Gra- Phone 254-7642 for recorded info. the “Possibilities” column above. Entry forms are available at the theater. ham is here for you. Give her a call or stop by the SM&SP office. For up-to-the-minute news about MCCS, log onto www.mccshawaii.com. HAWAII MARINE October 11, 2002 • B-3

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH The good news is problems can be solved October is Domestic Violence coworker or family member. If support. ten without judging. You can lions of Americans from every Prevention Month. The theme you do, reach out to them. The good news is that do- ease the isolation by listening, ethnic, racial and socio-econom- this year is “It’s Your Business.” Too often we decide not to get mestic violence is a problem we providing information and ic groups who are victims of Maybe you know someone involved; we feel that what goes can solve. helping them to explore options. abuse. who has faced violence. You on in between partners is not If you know someone, or sus- Never repeat what has been There are also caring people may have witnessed the vio- our business. pect someone you know is being shared with you without per- available to help. Give and lence, heard it, seen physical Silence, disregard, or disinter- abused, she or he will need a mission. share with them information signs of it, or merely suspected est implies unspoken approval friend who will offer support Tell them that the abuse is not about helping programs and it. Maybe you have experienced or acceptance of domestic vio- and encouragement. their fault. Never blame the vic- services. it yourself. lence. In contrast, acknowl- tim for what is happening. • Explain that relationship The violence will stop only edgement and concern confirm How can I help someone • Give them the emotional abuse is a crime. Physical vio- when each one of us decides to the seriousness of the problem. whom I suspect is being abused? support needed to know they lence or threats of physical vio- act. It’s our business. If you know someone, or sus- are a good person. Make sure You may know someone who pect someone is in an abusive • Let possible victims know they know they are not alone. See “IT’S YOUR is in an abusive and/or violent relationship, make it your busi- you care and are willing to lis- Unfortunately, there are mil- BUSINESS,” B-8 relationship — maybe a friend, ness and offer your B-6 • October 11, 2002 HAWAII MARINE

“Have you seen the Joint Women’s On the Menu Conference banner?” Anderson Hall will prepare the following this week: Today Monday Strawberry Shortcake If you are a spouse attached to MCB Hawaii (Columbus Day Holiday) Asst. Fruit Pies and have spotted the Joint Women’s Conference Lunch Dinner/Brunch Grilled Strip Loin Steak Meatloaf Dinner banner anywhere aboard MCB Hawaii, note the Boiled King Crab Legs Pork Ham Roast Steak Smothered w/Onions location of the banner on the four dates below, and Wild Rice Steamed Rice Southern Fried Catfish bring the form to the conference. French Fried Steak Cut Potatoes Mashed Potatoes Mashed Potatoes Nico Duncan will collect the forms, and the White Cake w/Vanilla Frosting Chocolate Chip Cookies Steamed Rice JWC director will pull a name from all correct en- Strawberry Shortcake Asst. Fruit Pies Oatmeal Cookies tries received. Asst. Fruit Pies Strawberry Shortcake Tuesday Asst. Fruit Pies A winner will be announced in the Oct. 25 edi- Dinner Lunch tion of the Hawaii Marine’s “Word to Pass” column, Roast Turkey Simmered Corned Beef Specialty Bar and the winner will receive a small “mahalo” gift Beef Pot Pie w/Mustard Sauce (For Lunch and Dinner) for participating. Paprika Buttered Potatoes Honey Glazed Cornish Hens Hot Dog and Sausage Bar Steamed Rice Parsley Buttered Potatoes Name:______Phone #: ______Sugar Cookies Egg Noodles Thursday Asst. Fruit Pies Peanut Butter cake Lunch w/Peanut Butter Frosting Turkey A La King Date spotted: Location of banner: Specialty Bar Asst. Fruit Pies Beef Porcupines (For Lunch and Dinner) Mashed Potatoes Sept. 20: ______Pasta Bar Dinner Boiled Egg Noodles Turkey Pot Pie Marble Cake Sept. 27: ______Sweet & Sour Pork w/Chocolate Cream Frosting Saturday Steamed Rice Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Dinner/Brunch Asst. Fruit Pies Oct. 4: ______Parsley Buttered Potatoes Baked Lasagna Peanut Butter Cake Chicken Parmesan w/Peanut Butter Frosting Dinner Oct. 11: ______Pizza Slices Asst. Fruit Pies Braised Liver w/Onions Garlic Bread El Rancho Stew (Note: Contest participants must be attached to MCB Hawaii and Marble Cake w/Chocolate Icing Specialty Bar Honey Ginger Chicken have registered for the 8th Annual Joint Women’s Conference.) Asst. Fruit Pies (For Lunch and Dinner) Steamed Rice Taco Bar Boiled Egg Noodles Sunday Marble Cake Dinner/Brunch Wednesday w/ Chocolate Cream Frosting Barbecue Beef Cubes Lunch Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Baked Turkey & Noodles Pork Adobo Asst. Fruit Pies Patrons may give Steamed Rice Beef Yakisoba Ginger Molasses Cookies Steamed Rice Specialty Bar Spice Cake Pork Fried Rice (For Lunch and Dinner) groceries as gifts w/Butter Cream Frosting Oatmeal Cookies Taco Bar Bonnie Powell authorized commissary Defense Commissary shoppers can redeem Agency them at the store. After a good dinner one can forgive anybody, even The new customer ser- Worth Repeating: FORT LEE, Va. — Want vice is made possible one’s own relations. — Oscar Wilde to make sure someone through a business agree- special is getting a bounti- ment with CertifiChecks, ful dinner this holiday Inc. However, the season? Worry no more Defense Commissary because commissary gift Agency doesn’t derive certificates are now avail- any income from the able at store Customer agreement. Service counters, online at The commissary gift www.commissaries.com certificates are available in or toll free in the U.S., at 1- a variety of denomina- 877-770-GIFT (4438). tions ranging from $5 to “We are continually $100. A standard charge seeking ways to improve of $4.95 pays Certifi- customer service, and we Checks’ costs for printing, hope this program proves mailing and handling of to be a great addition to up to 20 certificates, as the commissary benefit,” long as all are going to the said DeCA Director Air same address. Typical de- Force Maj. Gen. Michael P. livery takes 4 - 10 days. Wiedemer. “The certifi- Other charges may apply cates are ideal for family for special handling or and friends to give to bulk orders. young service members “The new gift certifi- and their families as cates are good at any com- gifts.” missary location world- Anyone may purchase wide,” added Patrick the gift certificates with a Nixon, DeCA’s deputy di- U.S. credit card, but only rector. HAWAII MARINE October 11, 2002 • B-7

WWORDORD TOTO PPASSASS VFW Sponsors Scholarship Only one national winner will receive a ing about wind energy and much, much Oct. 16 - Nov. 13. • Hawaii’s Veterans of Foreign Wars trip to Washington, D.C., in March 2003, more. Class size is limited, so register now at and its Ladies Auxiliary are hosting their and the $10,000 savings bond prize. Admission to Family Sunday is com- $70 for adult/child packages. annual Voice of Democracy Youth • For more details on either of these plimentary with presentation of a HECO Call 923-9741 for more details. Scholarship competition, now through contests, contact Nicholas Young, state bill, or $3 per person, $10 per family of Nov. 30. commander, at 541-1709 or visit the Web four. Windward Mall Opens Haunts This scholarship is designed to give site www.vfw.org/vod. Bishop Museum is located at 1525 • Spooky’s Halloween Town, a cos- high school students in grades 9 - 12 the Bernice Street. Visit its Web site at tume retailer at the Windward Mall, has opportunity to voice their opinion on Bishop Museum Holds Family Sunday www.BishopMuseum.org, or call 847- teamed up with Mothers Against Drunk their responsibility to America, using as It will be an electrifying day of great 3511 for more information. Driving to sponsor “Halloween a theme “Freedom’s Obligation.” food, terrific tunes, family fun and kids’ Horrors,” which opens today at the mall. Winners are first selected at the school activities when Bishop Museum hosts Aquarium Invites 1 - 3 Year Olds The courageous will experience the level, then the top Hawaii school district “Family Sunday, Fun in the Sun, It’s Spend this fall pursuing ocean adven- creepy collage of Halloween sights, in- winner will receive a trip to Washington, Electric,” sponsored by the Hawaiian tures at the Waikiki Aquarium. Parents termingled with spine-tingling eerie D.C., in March 2003; at least a $1,000 Electric Company, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and their 1 - 3 year olds can learn about sound effects, through Nov. 3. scholarship; and the chance to compete Sunday. marine life in five weekly sessions that This Haunted House is located in the for a $25,000 scholarship. Visitors will be able to participate in a include crafts, songs, movement and ex- upper level of Windward Mall, between • The VFW/AUX is also sponsoring number of hands-on electric activities, ploration of exhibits. The Gap and Suncoast Motion Pictures. the National Patriot’s Pen Program for including learning to measure solar en- Session A runs from 8:30 - 10 a.m., and 7th and 8th graders. This year’s theme ergy, operating solar cars, experiencing Session B runs from 10:30 a.m. to noon., See WORD TO PASS, B-8 is “My Pledge to America,” and the en- time with a try deadline is Dec. 1. sun dial, us- Winners will first be selected at the ing solar school level, then the top Hawaii school ovens to district winner will receive a cash prize. cook, learn- B-8 • October 11, 2002 HAWAII MARINE

WORD TO PASS, From B-7 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be kei- good health, weigh 110 pounds interactive exhibit will allow ing”) at 254-1327 or the Pearl ki jumpers, keiki crafts, clown or more, be 18 years or older and visitors to role play as re- Harbor office (1514 Makalapa Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for kei- shows, balloons and more. not have donated blood in the searchers and Polynesian navi- Drive, across from the Makalapa ki. • Halloween night, Oct. 31, last eight weeks. gators. Branch Medical Clinic) at 423- Call 239-1956 for more de- collect sweet treats and no tricks For more details, call 955- The displays were designed 1314. tails. during “Windward Mall 9424. “to teach both Hawai’i visitors • Participate in the Merchants Safe Trick or • On Halloween, mask your- and residents alike the impor- Water Quality Contest Windward Mall McDonald’s Treating,” from 6 - 8 p.m. self for competition in the annu- tance of managing and caring Announced Annual Costume Contest, Oct. At 6:30 p.m. enjoy the a keiki al costume contest and karaoke for our pristine and fragile eco- The City and County of 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. magic show on Center Stage at the Hale Koa Hotel’s Warriors system,” said Bob Moore, exec- Honolulu, in partnership with Entry forms are available at and bring a camera for Lounge. utive director of the Center. Protect the Planet, a nonprofit any McDonald’s location in Halloween photo sessions at the Prizes will be awarded for the The Hawaii Maritime Center environmental organization, an- three categories: toddlers (4 Spooktacular Halloween dis- scariest and most original cos- is located at Pier 7 in Honolulu nounces its Water Quality years and younger), kids (5 - 12 play. tume, with a $100 first place Harbor (adjacent Aloha Tower). Contest, an annual question- years) and teens to adults (13 • For more details on any of cash prize to the best costume Admission is $6 for military and naire about nonpoint source years and older). these events, call Nancy Bush at overall. free for children under 5 years. pollution. Categories include Most 235-1143. Register by 8:30 p.m. for the 9 Call 536-6373 for more de- The contest is open to all Creative and Best Fictional p.m. contest. Karaoke starts at 6 tails. Hawaii residents over the age of Character for kids, and Most Hale Koa Seeks Donors, p.m. for $1. 14, and forms are available at Spookiest, Most Creative and Halloween Contestants NMCRS Gives Aid Satellite City Halls, parks, the Best Fictional Character for • Give the gift of life this Maritime Exhibit Opens The Navy-Marine Corps Honolulu Zoo and online at teens and adults. The top two Halloween and donate blood. Beginning Saturday at the Relief Society is available to as- www.CleanWaterHonolulu.co winners in each costume cate- The Blood Bank of Hawaii will Hawaii Maritime Center, catch sist service members and their m. Prizes will be awarded. gory will compete in finals for conduct the Hale Koa Hotel’s “Navigating Change: The families with financial emergen- Entrants must answer all their age category. annual blood drive Oct. 28 from Northwestern Hawaiian cies. To inquire, contact NM- questions on the contest form • Also catch the “Halloween 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Islands.” Developed entirely by CRS’ Kaneohe Bay office (in and submit them online or by Celebration,” Oct. 26 from 10 To donate, you should be in the Bishop Museum, this new, Bldg. 216, the “general’s build- mail, no later than Oct. 31.

“IT’S YOUR BUSINESS,” From B-3 in a safety plan, as acting impulsively is decisions. Continue to be their friend one is the first step to getting out of or not safe. even if they decide to remain in the rela- changing an abusive relationship. You lence are against the law — no matter • Think about ways you might feel tionship. can help possible victims to reach out for who does it. comfortable helping possible victims. • Lastly, continue to communicate that help by contacting the Family Advocacy Suggest a safety plan in case of an They may need financial assistance, they do not deserve to be in an abusive Program at 257-7780 or 7781. emergency. Also, make a list of people transportation or a place to store their be- relationship, and emphasize that when The FAP can be a source of support for they can call in an emergency. longings. they are ready to leave the abusive rela- both you and your friends, as domestic The Family Advocacy Program’s vic- Decide if you feel comfortable helping tionship, there is help available. violence is indeed your business. tim advocate can help you get informa- in these ways. (Editor’s Note: During October, there will tion on resources and items to consider • Support them in making their own What’s the first step, to help? be informational tables at Personal Services and at other MCB Hawaii locations. Stop by Being and pick up an informational brochure and able to talk your purple ribbon to observe Domestic with some- Violence Prevention Month.) Hawaii MMARINEARINE S PORTSPORTS Hawaii Marine C Section S October 11, 2002 MAG-24 Bandits gain first win, shut out 1/3 Raiders Cpl. Jason E. Miller their first scoring drive of the game. Combat Correspondent With 9:30 left in the first quarter, Jarold Hager broke into the end zone for a two- The Bandits of Marine Aircraft Group yard touchdown run that put the MAG 24 brought home their first victory of the ahead 6-0. season Monday night when they faced On the two-point conversion attempt, off against the Raiders of 1st Bn., 3rd Pinson made a break for the goal line, but Marines, winning by a score of 14-0 in in- was quickly cut off by the speedy 1/3 de- tramural tackle football action at Pop fensive line. Upon second effort, the Warner Field. Bandit runner made a phenomenal cut The MAG-24 offense utilized a power- and broke the plane of the end zone to ful running game to weaken the Raider add two points to the MAG-24 total. defense, while making them susceptible Both defenses kept the game interest- to big plays that put points on the board. ing throughout much of the first half, as Pfc. Monroe F. Seigle The Bandits’ defense also held its neither offense mounted a substantial Corey “Sweet Pea” Pinson, #28, dodges a tackle from Raiders defenders as he rush- ground, smothering the Raider offense to drive. The Raiders remained pinned es downfield during Monday night’s game. a scoreless game. near their own end zone for the majority Early on in the game, the teams looked of the second quarter, but upon turning ceiver Christian Gonzales for another al fumbles and the Raiders having trou- evenly matched and were hitting hard to the ball over, kept the Bandits out of the MAG touchdown. The Bandits failed to ble running any offense. In the closing establish a presence, though it was end zone on numerous attempts in the capitalize on the two-point conversion minutes, 1/3 tried desperately to mount MAG-24 who took control of the game red zone. attempt, but remained ahead 14-0 going a drive, but was unsuccessful in moving early by running the ball. The final points of the game came with into the half. the ball down the field, as time ran out, Running backs Eddy Sanchez and 1:00 left in the second quarter, when The second half brought on more of MAG-24 remained ahead 14-0. Corey Pinson led the ground attack that quarterback Ron Bradbury chucked a 59- the same for both teams, with MAG-24 The Bandits improved to 1-1, while the moved the Bandits down the field on yard bomb that connected with wide re- running the ball and coughing up sever- Raiders fell to 2-2 for the season. Marine trains for kickboxing International Sgt. Alexis R. Mulero Ricardo Sanders greeted him and asked Combat Correspondent about his prior martial arts experience. Mendez had no prior experience but One Marine warehouseman from still replied, “I have plenty of martial arts Combat Service Support Group 3 does- experience.” n’t just kick boxes all day. At night he Sanders sent Mendez into the ring for trades in his utility gear for some Muay his first fight — unprepared. A very Thai satin shorts and two 10-ounce kick- tense, but determined Mendez stepped boxing gloves. into the ring but lost the fight. Sergeant Monserrat Mendez, a ware- “I went into the ring with a lot of frus- house noncommissioned officer with tration,” Mendez said. “But I left stress- Organic Property Supply, has been train- free and with two black eyes. After find- ing and fighting as an amateur kickbox- ing the stress-relief I needed, I ended the er for three years. fight craving the challenge of proving to His interest in the sport began in April myself that I could be a successful kick- 1999, six months after checking into his boxer.” first duty station, Marine Air Control He began training twice a day, three Squadron 1, at Camp Pendleton, Calif. times a week — the morning consumed The native of Long Beach, Calif., was with physical training, the evening with going through personal problems when the rest of the team. he came across an advertisement in the One month after beginning his train- base newspaper for Marines interested ing routine, Mendez competed in his first in training and competing with the amateur tournament in Tijuana, Mexico. Camp Pendleton kickboxing team. Out of 15 kickboxers participating in the “I saw kickboxing as a way to relieve featherweight division, Mendez placed stress and frustration from family prob- second. He then decided to accept two Sgt. Alexis R. Mulero lems I had at the time,” said Mendez. “It exhibition fights, tying in one, losing the Sergeant Monserrat Mendez, warehouse NCOIC at Organic Property Supply, CSSG- was my way to let it all out.” other. 3, has been competing in kickboxing competition for three years. His next com- He then decided to attend his first petes in an international competition at the Neil Blaisdell Center, slated for Dec. 12. practice. When he arrived, team captain See KICKBOX, C-4 K-Bay surfers hit the beach for contest Toys for Tots invites Hawaii Marine Staff North Beach Press Release golfers to ‘tee it up’ Surf Challenge Staff Sergeant Ruben Villarreal Overall Results Military surfers gathered at North 4th Force Reconnaissance Co. Beach aboard MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Long Board Bay, Sept. 28, to participate in a beach October 25, catch this two-person scramble with a blind 1st John Kauffman clean-up effort and some intramural draw. The tournament boasts the best prizes for a scram- 2nd Joey Hall surf competition. ble — all in the name of charity. Total proceeds will go 3rd Brad Bickers The third intramural surf contest to Photo Courtesy of Chief Warrant Officer 2 John Kauffman toward purchasing new toys for children here in Hawaii, 4th James Ventura be held this year, the North Beach Surf John Kauffman rips on a seven-foot for the 2002 Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. Challenge enjoyed excellent 4- to 6- face and glides into first place. There will be a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start at the Klipper Short Board foot conditions. Golf Course, Kaneohe Bay. Award categories include 1st Ken Starr Surfers, representing all branches of “Our beaches are an invaluable re- closest to the pin and the longest drive competition for 2nd John Kauffman the Armed Services, participated in source, and surfers want to give back men and women, with an award dinner at the end of the 3rd Joey Hall 4th Kris Burmeister the open short board, long board, and to the community and help keep the tournament. body board divisions. beaches pristine and accessible. Cost is $30 for E-5 and below, $40 for E-6 to O-3, $70 Body Board “The surf, wind, tide and clear skies “The contestants were impressed for civilians, and retiring rank for retirees. 1st Joey Hall made for near perfect contest condi- with the outstanding job performed Generous sponsors include Hawaiian Isles Coffee, 2nd Mark Pelchat tions, and the turnout was great,” said by Harry Sprague, contest coordina- Longs Drugs, Bank of Hawaii, Martin Warehousing and 3rd John Romero Chief Warrant Officer 2 John tor, his staff and volunteers from the Distribution, PCF Virtual, Subway 4th Robert Rouse Kauffman, a retail manager for MCCS Recreation and Water Safety and KHNL News 8. Marine Corps Community Services. Division,” he added. Call 257-2531, ext. 233, for more. C-2 • October 11, 2002 HAWAII MARINE

BBASEASE SSPORTSPORTS Debbie Robbins Devil Dog Dash at: lunch. Participants will also the Staff NCO Rocker Room’s MCCS Public Relations have a chance to win many great Monday Night Football pigskin Dental Devil Dog Dash prizes, and there will be free in- and pupu party. Devil Dog Dash Goes Oct. 18 MCB Hawaii troductory archery instructions Doors open at 4:30 p.m. The 21st Dental Co. invites Box 63073 for spectators. Plenty of free prizes and pupus you to a 10-kilometer dash, Kaneohe Bay, HI 96863-3073 For more information, call the will keep you and your gang Friday, Oct. 18. Base Marina at 254-7666. coming back for more. The 10th Annual Dental Devil Racers may also register in Each week the Rocker Room Dog Dash is set to race all over person at the Semper Fit Center SM&SP Offers Discounts will feature a guest bartender. the base. The event, part of the in Bldg. 3037. cent off any pair of Nike shoes Take advantage of the bene- Also, a King and a Queen of the Commanding General’s Semper For more information on the (does not include clearance fits the Single Marine and Sailor Quarter will be crowned. Every Fitness Series, will be held race, call 254-7590 or 254-7591. items). For more information, Program has to offer. King and Queen becomes eligi- aboard MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe call 254-7522. The Kaneohe Klipper has dis- ble to win the regal recliner dur- Bay, and is set to start at 6:30 Gear Up with the Right Gear counted prices for E-5 and be- ing Super Bowl Sunday. a.m. Whether it’s in preparation Turkey Shoot Runs Nov. 2 low. The greens fee is only $9 Also, don’t forget that you The course includes sections for a marathon or to lead a The Base Marina and the K- for 18 holes and $5 for 9 holes. can ease back at the E-Club of asphalt and dirt. It entails the healthier life, getting in shape Bay Rod & Gun Club will pre- Plus, club rental is lowered to $5 every Monday night during its ascent and descent of Kansas requires you to get the right sent the 5th Annual Turkey per set. weekly “Sports Night.” Tower — the steepest hill gear. Shoot, Nov. 2. Two tee times on Saturdays For more details, call the aboard Kaneohe Bay. But, where do you start? A Registration begins at 7:30 and Sundays are reserved for Enlisted Club at 254-5592. Awards will be given to the good choice is with your feet. a.m., and the archery tourney SM&SP only. The deadline for top three finishers overall, the All base patrons are invited to kicks off at 8:30 a.m. the Saturday tee-off is Thursday Flag Football Debuts at top three 10-man formations, attend the Nike Shoe Clinic in The Turkey Shoot is com- at 5 p.m., and Sunday’s deadline Camp Smith and to the top finishers of the the Marine Corps Exchange’s prised of three categories to in- is Friday at 5 p.m. All persons attached to Camp numerous age groups. Shoe Department Oct. 20 from clude juniors (15 and under), For more details, contact H. M. Smith may now look for- Registration is underway 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Customers may compound bow and traditional Leslie Graham at 254-7593. ward to the upcoming flag foot- now. The cost is $15 with an meet and receive athletic shoe bow. ball season. Sports Coordinator Armed Forces I.D. card, and $25 advice from Nike representa- The K-Bay Rod & Gun Club Rocker Room Brings Pigskins Angela Pittman is currently re- for all formations. Send your tives. will provide participants and Cheer on your favorite foot- serving spots. check, payable to the Dental Guests may also save 20 per- guests with a free barbecue ball team every Monday night at For more, call 477-0498.

Base All Stars Golf scramble set for NAME: Lance Cpl. Adam Lowry E-6 and above, Oct. 30 BILLET: Food Service Specialist Edward Hanlon V MCCS Marketing UNIT: Anderson Hall Dining Facility All staff noncommissioned officers, their family mem- SPORT: Bowling bers and equivalents are welcome to show off their swings at the Staff NCO Top 4 Golf Tournament at the famous • The native of Riverside, Calif., has Klipper Golf Course, Oct. 30. been bowling for more than 17 years. The format for the fun is a 4-Man best-ball scramble. All teams are to be composed of A, B, C and D players, with • He finished the 2001 K-Bay Lanes Intramural League with an average handicaps from 0-8, 9-17, 18-26 & 27+ respectively. point total of 200 a game, which was The fee for the tournament is $38 for Staff NCO Club the men’s highest point average for the members and $45, for all others. The price includes golf season. fees, carts and heavy pupus. Prizes for first, second and third place teams will be • Lowry competed in the Hawaii TV awarded, as well as prizes for the “longest drive” and Bowling Tournament and placed 10th “closest-to-the-pin” on certain holes. among competitive bowlers in Hawaii. There is even a “hole-in-one” prize from Sport’s Fantasy Tours, if luck is on your side. • He is currently playing in the K-Bay The tournament begins at 12:30 p.m. Entrants may con- Lanes Intramural League and preparing tact Chief Petty Officer William Thompson at 282-9914 for for the All-Marine Men’s Bowling Team more information. tryouts in January. All entry forms must be delivered to Thompson at the Marine Corps Air Facility Air Traffic Control Tower. Sgt. Alexis R. Mulero Participants who do not have an established handicap may give an estimate (no sandbagging!), and if they’re not “The pressure of knocking down 10 steel-coated pins already members of the Staff NCO Club, they may join by motivates me to bowl.” calling 254-5592.

CCOMMUNITYOMMUNITY SSPORTSPORTS Hunter Education Classes Offered Box Car Open House Planned Hale Koa Offers Tennis Tournament deep water recovery, navigation, water Hawaii’s Department of Land & American Box Car Racing Interna- The Hale Koa Hotel is offering a ten- safety, and efficient paddling techniques. Natural Resources hosts its next series of tional, a nonprofit organization located nis doubles classic Nov. 15 - 17. There Classes are every Wednesday and Hunter Education Classes Oct. 18 (from on Acacia Road (behind Sam’s Club) in will be a men’s and women’s division, as Thursday at 1 p.m. The cost of the class 5:45 -10:15 p.m.) and Oct. 19 (from 7:45 Pearl City, will host two free box car open well as a combination mix. is $14 for adults, and the price includes a.m. - 4 p.m.) at 1130 N. Nimitz Highway, houses, Wednesday from 3 - 9 p.m. and The cost is $30 per team, and the entry kayak rental for time of instruction. Suite A-212A on the second floor. Thursday from 1 - 8 p.m. deadline is Nov. 8. Pay for classes and pick up your life Learn about archery safety, wildlife Everyone from 1 to 100 years old is in- Make checks payable to the Hale Koa jacket at Equipment Check Out. For identification, conservation and more. vited to attend and learn drive skills on Hotel and mail them to the following ad- more information, call 259-8080. This free class is open to anyone 10 the open tracks. Staff will instruct par- dress: years old and above who enjoys out- ents who can both drive themselves and D. Conroy, Hale Koa Hotel Tennis Bishop Museum Explores Golf Science doors, and attendance is required both teach their kids to drive. 2055 Kalia Road How about miniature golf with genet- days for certification. Participants should bring their own Honolulu, HI 96815 ics trailblazer Gregor Mendel? Pre-register by calling 587-0200. food and soft drinks. No cooking or al- Using 24 fun, inventive and interactive cohol will be allowed. Also, safety Entry forms are available at the POiNT exhibits, Bishop Museum invites you to Trekkers Invited to Hike Oahu guidelines require adults to supervise Health Club. experience exciting new discoveries in Visiting hikers are welcome to join the their children, and all to wear tennis genetics research. Hawaii Trail and Mountain Club, shoes and long pants that cover the an- Bellows Hosts Outdoor Recreation At “Mendel’s Mini-Golf,” play a fun Sunday beginning at 8 a.m. when it tack- kles. Just because summer is over, does not game of miniature golf while learning les the adventurous jaunt “Makiki The mission of the ABCRI is to help mean you have to be a couch potato. more about Mendel’s genetics experi- Tantalizer.” keep kids out of trouble by offering Bellows Air Force Station offers plenty of ments. Like a leisurely luncheon buffet, this healthy, affordable and fun family activ- outdoor recreation. Bishop Museum is located at 1525 six-mile excursion sampler of half a ities, such as weekend youth programs, Learn how to choose the best waves to Bernice Street, and it’s open daily from 9 dozen Makiki trails will delight with a evening leagues, field trips and much shoot the curl, as Bellows offers body- a.m. to 5 p.m. variety of views and varied terrain. more. boarding lessons Fridays at 1 p.m. The Admission is $14.95 for adults and If you’re interested in participating, Visit the ABCRI Web site at cost is $12 per person and includes the $11.95 for youth 4 - 12 years old. Special contact coordinator Sandy Klein at 235- www.BoxCarRacing.org, or call 947-3393 use of a bodyboard. rates apply for military, and children un- 8330, for more information. for more information. Learn ocean kayak skills, including der 6 get in free. Call 847-3511 for more.

Tackle Football Schedule and Standings (Wins and Losses as of Oct. 8) Saturday Monday Wednesday Oct. 19 Oct. 23 Oct. 24 HQ, 3rd Marines (3-1) HQBN (3-1) CSSG-3 Camp Smith (0-2) 1st Radio Bn. (0-3) 1/3 vs CSSG-3 (2-1) vs 1/3 (2-20) vs MAG-24 (1-1) vs HQ, 3rd Marines vs MAG-24 vs Camp Smith at Pop Warner Field at Pop Warner Field at Pop Warner Field at Bordelon Field at Pop Warner Field at Pop Warner Field 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. HAWAII MARINE October 11, 2002 • C-3 Did You Know? You’ve got to hand it to handball players. They’ve got the skinny on a great exercise program. Not only does the high energy sport compliment a healthy lifestyle — one in which you can literally strike away stress — but also the two- to four-man matches burn an aver- age of 600 calories per hour, per player.

NAPS Blood pressure numbers reveal vital stats NAPS surement is mercury,” says Dr. Featurettes Paul Thompson, director of Preventive Cardiology and You look good and even feel Cardiovascular Research at good. But wait a minute — not Hartford Hospital, and professor so fast. The best measure of true of medicine at the University of health may be the numbers in- Connecticut. side your body, and of those “Over time,” he continues, “digital and aneroid de- numbers, doctors say blood pressure ranks among the vices can become decalibrated, or fall out of balance top. due to metal fatigue and other sources of variability. According to the American Heart Association, 50 mil- “Because the weight of mercury and the effect of lion Americans over age 6 (one out of five) suffer from gravity never change, we know a mercury-gravity high blood pressure. Almost a third of them don’t reading is always accurate,” he explained. know it. Doctors rely on mercury-gravity manometers for sci- High blood pressure, or hypertension, can cause entifically accurate readings. heart and kidney disease, stroke, even death. Within “When you go to your doctor’s office, the first thing the past ten years, deaths from high blood pressure you should do is look to see how your blood pressure have risen almost 50 percent. is being measured,” advises Dr. Thompson. “If it’s with Doctors agree that getting an accurate reading of a mercury-gravity manometer, you can relax. If it’s be- your blood pressure is very important for managing ing measured with an aneroid or digital instrument, your health. simply ask: ‘When was the last time this machine was There are three different types of instruments used to calibrated for accuracy?’ A lot of doctors’ offices nev- measure blood pressure: aneroid (circular), digital er calibrate their devices.” Cpl. Jason E. Miller (electronic) and mercury-gravity (column) manome- High blood pressure can’t be cured, but in most cas- ters. Recently, however, doctors have questioned the es it can be controlled. Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Zickafoose, an air traf- fic controller with Fleet Area Control Sea Surveillance accuracy of some of these devices. Having your pressure accurately measured is one Facility, Pearl Harbor, gets his vital signs checked at the “The gold standard for accurate blood pressure mea- way to keep on track to good health. Branch Medical Clinic aboard Kaneohe Bay. Adult cholesterol levels should stay below 200 NAPS the importance of having that’s sponsored by Pfizer, is proteins called lipoproteins. level. To help educate con- Featurettes healthy cholesterol levels, but helping to combat high choles- Low-density lipoprotein is sumers about high cholesterol, more than half do not know terol. the major cholesterol carrier in the American Heart Association The results of a national sur- their own cholesterol levels, or Since 1998, it has traveled to the blood, and it is often called has introduced a new theme en- vey conducted by the American that a desirable total cholesterol 36 cities and screened over the “bad” cholesterol. titled “Taking It Personally,” as Heart Association about choles- level for healthy adults is below 20,000 people for high choles- If there is too much low-den- part of Cholesterol Low Down, terol are being taken to heart by 200 mg/dL. terol. sity lipoprotein cholesterol cir- the program that encourages a growing number of It’s heartening news, then, Cholesterol is a waxy sub- culating in the blood, it can people to realize their personal Americans. that “Cholesterol Low Down,” stance that cannot be dissolved slowly build up in the inner risk factors for heart disease and The survey showed that a ma- AHA’s national cholesterol edu- in the blood and is carried walls of the arteries. It can then take the necessary steps to re- jority of respondents recognize cation and screening initiative through the body by special form plaque in the arteries and duce them. lead to atherosclero- Since there are some risk fac- sis, the hardening tors for heart disease that can’t and narrowing of be changed, like age and family the arteries. history, it is important to control More than 100 the risk factors that can be million Americans changed, like cholesterol levels. have total choles- High cholesterol can be man- terol levels at or aged through proper diet, exer- above the desirable cise and medication. C-4 • October 11, 2002 HAWAII MARINE SSPORPORTSTS AROUNDAROUND THETHE CCORPSORPS A lifetime of sculpting makes a champion Cpl. Ryan D. Libbert MCB Camp Butler

CAMP LESTER, OKINAWA, Japan — Hobbies are common among individ- uals. Some people collect stamps, while others prefer mountain biking. But to earn special recognition for your hobby isn’t something that most strive for. For Navy Capt. Colin G. Chinn, direc- tor of Medical Services at U.S. Naval Hospital in Okinawa and winner of an invitation to the 2002 World Aquathlon, swimming has provided new opportuni- ties others may only dream about. “A lifestyle of excellent fitness is the true award of keeping active in a sport,” said the San Diego native. “I get a great sense of accomplishment knowing that I’m conditioning my body, because it’s the only thing that any one takes with Photos by Cpl. Ryan D. Libbert them wherever they go.” Navy Capt. Colin G. Chinn swims four to five meters, five days a week, in preparation The World Championship Aquathlon for his next challenge, the World Championship Aquathlon Nov. 3. He conditions his takes place Nov. 3 and gives Chinn an- body by running nearly four to five miles every weekday. other chance to put his skills to the test. “The aquathlon is a swimming and well is to have a coach advise and assist Chinn, who is 44 years old, began running competition,” said Chinn. “It their training. swimming competitively at an early age. usually starts off with a two and a half “Colin is a very talented swimmer,” “I started swimming at age 11. I even- Chinn also has his own cheering sec- kilometer run, followed by a thousand said Chinn’s swim coach, Matthew tually grew tired of it and didn’t really tion everywhere he goes. Support from meter swim and then another two and a Luebbers. “I can tell that he’s definitely explore it very much until I went through family and friends get him through every half kilometer run.” serious about it, but he also knows how college. It was there that I joined the wa- competition. Training for the event puts Chinn on a to balance it into his life so it doesn’t con- ter polo team and from there it’s been on- “I met my wife Eiko through my painstaking schedule. sume all of his time.” going ever since,” he explained. swimming adventures. Since she shares “I spend five days out of every week Luebbers went on to describe what Chinn has competed in several com- the same interest as me; the support from physically training my body. I run four methods work in Chinn’s training. petitions, which include nearly 20 her has become a mutual relationship in to five miles out of those days and also “There’s no secret to his success. He aquathlons. how we support each other,” said Chinn. spend time training in the pool with the has just accepted the fact that it takes “I’ve won some and lost some in the “I also get a lot of support from the Marine Corps Community Services’ tremendous effort and hard work to be past,” said Chinn. “I find that they are MCCS Dolphin Swim Team. I think it’s Okinawa Dolphin swim team,” said good at swimming and running.” pretty rare in the states, but over here in one of the best programs around, not just Chinn. Everything in life, including sports, Asia they have aquathlons on somewhat for my needs, but for anyone who enjoys For many athletes, the way to train needs a starting point. of a regular basis.” swimming.”

KICKBOX, From C-1 he felt ready to compete in knowing that I was one of he said. “During my re- kickboxing. tition.” the IKF U.S. Nationals in the best at what I do.” covery I transferred to K- “Meeting Hanshi Mendez’ next tourna- It was a little frustrat- Council Bluffs, Iowa, in After the Nationals, Bay.” Wright sparked an old in- ment will be a local IKF at ing, Mendez said, but he Aug. 2000. His extensive Mendez decided to take After an 18-month, lay- terest, but led me to a new the Neil Blaisdell Center kept on training. training placed him third time off from competing. off, a conversation with and valuable challenge,” in downtown Honolulu, In June 2000, he partici- in the competition. “I needed to rest and re- his new trainer, Hanshi said Mendez. “I have slated for Dec. 12. pated in the International “I felt real proud of my cuperate from injuries that (grand master) Leon D. been training several “I hope to see all my Kickboxing Federation’s accomplishment,” said had not properly healed Wright, revived his inter- times a week getting friends from K-Bay there,” South-West Regional Mendez, “especially from prior tournaments,” est in the sport and art of ready for my next compe- said Mendez. Tournament. He won his weight class and decided