VOL. 39 NO. 31 | AUGUST 6, 2010 INSIDE MakuaMilitaryRes.fireburns486acres Conservation week takes new direction for Army staff STEFANIEGARDIN Chief, Extenal Communication SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — “When you get the call, it’s like the bottom drops out from underneath you.” That was Michelle Mansker’s initial reaction when she received word of an unexpected wildfire at Makua Military Reservation. The fire, which Federal Fire Department investigators determined was incendiary, or intentionally set, started just after 2 p.m., July 24. Mansker, chief of U.S. Army Garri- son-Hawaii’s Natural Resources, has spent the last 15 years caring for threatened and endangered species at MMR. “It’s really a gut-wrenching thing to see basically our ‘babies’ going up in smoke,” she said. “So much time and effort are 25thCAB spent fostering and caring for these en- Col. Jay Hammer | U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Executive Officer dangered species.” However, Mansker and members of An unexpected wildfire started at Makua Military Reservation, July 24, burning 486 acres and impacting three endangered plant species. Crews from the Federal Fire Department, Honolulu Fire Department, the state's Division of Forestry, Army Wildland Brigade cases colors her Oahu Army Natural Resources Pro- Fire, and the Oahu Army Natural Resources Program joined forces to fight the fire. and comes home. gram didn’t just sit back, watching and waiting — they took action. A-3 While environmentalists and eco-con- them where the resources are and what the OANRP staff and spent the evening commander for the fire; the Army’s Wild- scious people across the islands cele- we see as a priority in terms of where the coordinating their response effort and land Fire team; the Honolulu Fire Depart- brated Hawaii’s annual conservation fire could damage resources,” said Joby arranging contracted helicopter support ment; and the Division of Forestry and week, the Army crew took conservation Rohrer, senior natural resources man- for water bucket drops. Wildlife for the Hawaii Department of to the extreme, joining the firefighting agement coordinator, OANRP. At 6 a.m., Rohrer and a crew of six Land and Natural Resources. DADTSurvey efforts at MMR. Rohrer was one of the first OANRP red-carded, or wildfire certified, staff The group’s first mission was aerial “We know where the resources are, so staff members on scene at the fire. members joined forces with the Federal we tie in with the (firefighters) and tell He decided to activate members of Fire Department, who was the incident SEE FIRE, A-4 Service and family members need to respond to Department of Defense’s “Don’t Ask Garrison fields questions at first-ever NAGPRA workshop Don’t Tell” survey by Aug. 15. DENNISDRAKE al patrimony. Director, U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Public Affairs NAGPRA, a 1990 federal law, requires federal A-4 agencies, which include military installations, to in- HONOLULU — More than 50 people attended the ventory and return Native American cultural items first-ever Native American Graves Protection and — human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects or Repatriation Act workshop sponsored by U.S. Army objects of ancestral cultural heritage — to lineal de- Garrison-Hawaii’s Native Hawaiian Liaison Office scendants and/or culturally-affiliated Indian tribes at the Hale Koa Hotel, July 29. and Native Hawaiian organizations. Among those attending were representatives of Na- In May, the Army notified the Hawaii State tive Hawaiian organizations, community leaders, Vote! Historic Preservation Office and the Oahu Burial and concerned citizens. Council of the inadvertent discovery of human The purpose of the workshop was to share the bone fragments by Army-contracted archaeolog- Election season is right NAGPRA statute with the Native Hawaiian commu- Courtesy of the Native Hawaiian Liaison Office, USAG-HI ical and cultural monitors during routine around the corner. Visit nity and explain the process by which Native Hawai- Reverend Kaleo Patterson, a Native American Graves www.fvap.gov for voting ian organizations and lineal descendants may claim Protection and Repatriation Act workshop participant, asks human remains, cultural items, and items of cultur- SEE NAGPRA, A-7 the workshop's lunch panelists about processes. information. See B-1 AHFH brand gets a makeover TV2 live town hall gives voice

ARMYHAWAIIFAMILYHOUSING News Release to post residents, community SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Army Hawaii Family Housing will reinvent it- self with a new name and a new logo, Aug. 30. AHFH’s new name will be “Island Palm Communities.” AIKOBRUM sent and received more than 90 tweets to The rebranding is part of a nationwide initiative taking place at military Chief, Internal Communication Soldiers and family members, keeping them abreast of what was happening, like residential communities in the Actus Lend Lease portfolio, which is intend- SCHOFIELD BARRACKS – Why doesn’t a play-by-play gridiron contest, as well ed to create a family of Actus brands. the refill pharmacy, here, dispense over- as responding to their queries. “Changing our name to Island Palm Communities and adopting a new logo the-counter medicines and what military “It was interest- and graphic brand elements will better reflect the quality homes, communi- ranks will be housed in the Aliamanu Mil- ing leveraging ties and services our partnership with the Army is providing to military fam- itary Crater were some of the questions an- Twitter and Face- ilies,” said Claire Ridding-Johnston, AHFH project director. swered during the live town hall, here, book during the July 28. SEE AHFH, A-8 live town hall,” Residents on U.S. Army Hawaii instal- Rush said. “People lations called-in their questions and is- were able to follow sues during a 2½ hour time period and re- what was going on, ceived answers from subject matter ex- Antiterrorism takes focus even if they didn’t perts, or SMEs. have access to IMCOMYouth They also received mini-briefings from Terry TV2, and could re- NEILCARRINGTON SMEs on diverse garrison topics, such as spond to items that Contributing Writer Army Hawaii Family Housing’s utility came up right Leadership metering, the Directorate of Emergency Army senior leadership has approved the Army’s adoption of the iWATCH away. I hope we Services’s efforts to stop speeding on the Antiterrorism Awareness Program, a nationwide, modern version of the can continue to do installations, the Directorate of Public Neighborhood Watch program developed by the Los Angeles Police Depart- this during garri- Forum ment to encourage and enable members of the community to identify and Work’s road construction projects, and son events in the report suspicious behavior that may be associated with terrorist activities. the Interactive Customer Evaluation, or future.” The Army has also directed Armywide implementation of iWATCH to run ICE program, monitored by Customer Pacific teens spend a Lots of sensitive Management Services, before phone lines issues were ad- week learning how to be SEE ANTITERRORISM, A-6 opened. dressed, like a better leaders. The live TV town hall was hosted by Mulbury school zoning con- Maj. Gen. Michael J. Terry, commander, B-4 What’s suspicious? cern, housing se- U.S. Army-Hawaii, and Col. Douglas Mul- •People drawing or measuring important buildings. curity and Schofield commissary privi- bury, commander, U.S. Army Garrison- •Strangers asking questions about security procedures. leges for guests. For example, only au- Hawaii. •Briefcases, suitcases, backpacks or packages left unattended. thorized ID cardholders can enter the Joint Our goal is to provide members of US- •Vehicles left in no parking zones in front of important buildings. Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam commissary, ARHAW useful information about our •Unfamiliar people in secure areas. due to parking and overcrowding con- Thisissue community, Mulbury explained. •Persons wearing clothes that are noticeably too big or too hot for the cerns, but Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Ka- “Our open forum is designed as an op- weather. neohe Bay, allows authorized patrons to portunity to voice your concerns,” he Footsteps in Faith A-2 •Chemical smells or fumes that seem out of the ordinary for the specif- bring guests in its commissary. added. ic location. An issue at Schofield is whether privi- Deployed Forces A-3 Surprisingly for garrison leaders, the •People asking questions about sensitive information, such as building leges are being abused. biggest hit of the evening was the number blueprints, security plans or important travel schedules. “We currently allow authorized patrons News Briefs A-8 of questions and comments received from •People purchasing supplies or equipment that can be used to make to bring in guests to be more customer- FMWR B-2 bombs or weapons, or purchasing uniforms without having the proper online Twitter “tweets” and the “Ask the credentials. Commander” e-mail link. The garrison’s Sports & Fitness B-4 digital media specialist, Stephanie Rush, SEE TOWN HALL, A-8 A-2 | AUGUST 6, 2010 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS & COMMENTARY

We want to Defender 6 sends hear from you... AFAP committee resolves 27 quality of life issues The Hawaii Army Weekly wel- comes articles from Army orga- nizations, announcements from the general public about com- LT.GEN.RICKLYNCH Soldier and family well-being. tional support to surviving families. Sur- tion provided through the AFAP pro- munity events of interest to the Commander, Installation Management Command Our pledge to improve family readi- viving children can now maintain cov- cess gives commanders and leaders in- military community, and letters WASHINGTON — I have always said ness is evident in the resolution of issue erage in the Tricare Dental Plan through sight into current satisfaction detractors, and commentaries. No. 562, an efficient and seamless deliv- age 21, or age 23, if they are full-time QOL needs and expectations of the Army If you have newsworthy ideas you can either read history or make it. or stories youʼd like to write, co- Many in our workforce have made college students. community. ordinate with the managing edi- important history by asking the three “We decided to continue Additionally, an is- Leaders use this information to affect tor at 656-3155, or e-mail edi- sue requesting changes that improve standards of living [email protected]. fundamental questions: Are we doing pursuing seven agenda and support programs. These changes The editorial deadline for arti- the right things? Are we doing things around-the-clock cles and announcements is the right? What are we missing? items, such as increasing child care was re- foster a satisfied, informed and resilient Friday prior to Friday publica- These questions compelled the work- weight allowances for relo- solved. The Army Army community. tions. Prior coordination is force to provide valuable feedback that funded 24/7 child care We are entering a new era in AFAP. I mandatory. cating families and boosting facilities at 11 instal- am committed to ensuring all recom- Articles must be text or Word helps us sustain the Army Family files with complete information, Covenant. Because of your voice and medical retirement pay for lations, based on in- mendations are thoroughly analyzed to no abbreviations; accompanying the Army’s commitment to taking care of some disabled Soldiers.” stallation missions determine if they are realistically achiev- photographs must be digital, high Soldiers, civilians and families, you have and projected de- able. To that end, I will be meeting with resolution, jpeg files with full cap- — Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch mand. Family Child the Army staff proponents each month to tions and bylines. added to the 27-year history of the Army The Hawaii Army Weekly is Family Action Plan’s quality of life im- Commander, IMCOM Care homes provide analyze eight to 10 issues. an authorized newspaper and is provements, enabling us to do the right the same services at I want to include the entire Army published in the interest of the things the right way, and fix things that ery of family support services with Army the remaining installations. family in this process by keeping them U.S. Army community in Hawaii. One Source. This significant approach We have made great strides, but the informed of the progress of each issue. As All editorial content of the were missing. Hawaii Army Weekly is the re- One of the greatest achievements of reaches out to families with information committee agreed that six AFAP recom- such, I invite you to visit the Army One sponsibility of the U.S. Army, the recent AFAP General Officer Steering about Army family programs, health mendations can’t be resolved because Source website at www.myarmyone Hawaii Public Affairs Office, Committee is resolving 27 of 40 quality care benefits, education and recreation of resource constraints, lack of legisla- source.com, and select the Family Pro- Schofield Barracks, Hawaii at www.myarmyonesource.com — tive support or other factors. Howev- grams and Services menu to activate the 96857. Contents of the Hawaii of life issues. The GOSC, comprised of Army Weekly are not necessari- Department of Defense officials, Army easily accessible by Soldiers and er, we decided to continue pursu- AFAP Active Issue Search feature. There, ly the official views of, or endorsed leaders and field representatives, re- families, regardless of geo- ing seven agenda items, such you can enter keywords to find related by, the U.S. Government or the viewed some tough issues that require re- graphic location. as increasing weight al- active issues or insert an issue number to Department of the Army. Army One Source, a lowances for relocating see a specific issue. The Hawaii Army Weekly is sources, legislation and policy changes. printed by The Honolulu Star- In the end, the resolutions expanded one-stop shop for families and boost- You may also search by subject area, Advertiser, a private firm in no Soldier entitlements and civilian em- Army information, ing medical retire- demographic group or geographic area to way connected with the U.S. ployment, enhanced medical and fami- is available for ment pay for see what we are doing to improve QOL Government, under exclusive members of ac- some disabled for those we serve. I will also keep you written agreement with the U.S. ly support, and improved facilities and Army, Hawaii. relocation services for the Soldiers and tive and reserve Soldiers. informed by publishing monthly updates The Hawaii Army Weekly is civilians who support our nation, and the components. Above all, the AFAP and postings to my Facebook page. published weekly using the offset families who support them. We are ensuring excel- continues to turn possi- I encourage you to continue asking method of reproduction and has The AFAP is a year-round process lence in schools through an bilities into realities. Since these three fundamental questions about a printed circulation of 15,300. Everything advertised in this that begins at the installation or unit online, one-on-one tutoring ser- the first AFAP conference in our programs and services: Are we doing publication shall be made avail- level, and is the pre-eminent means for vice for Army affiliat- 1983, we have es- the right things? Are we doing things able for purchase, use or patron- commanders at all levels to learn of and ed students. t a b l i s h e d right? What are we missing? age without regard to race, color, seek solutions for the concerns of their F a m i l y standards If you answer “no” to the first two religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, communities. Currently, the Army is the members in for child questions or if you think we are missing political affiliation, or any other only service with a program like AFAP. grades K-12 care, in- something, get involved and become non-merit factor of the purchaser, Because of your voice, the Army is can receive creased sin- part of the solution for improving the user or patron. able to dedicate child and youth spaces to live, online assistance with math, sci- gle Soldier programs, granted paternity Army’s home — your home. 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Garrison commanders now have is available 24 hours a day, seven days This grassroots process identifies and history is an exceptional way of pro- the Department of the Army, or the authority to designate areas within a week at www.tutor.com. elevates the most significant quality of viding exceptional support to the Sol- The Honolulu Star-Advertiser, of the firms, products or ser- their community for immediate special Enhanced survivor family dental ben- life, or QOL, issues that affect Soldiers, re- diers, civilians and families in our home. vices advertised. needs child care. This resolution supports efits were also attained to provide addi- tirees, civilians and families. Informa- Support and Defend. Defender 6.

Commander, U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Obama lauds armed forces for Col. Douglas S. Mulbury Director, Public Affairs Dennis C. Drake Chief, Internal their service in Iraq, Afghanistan A strong family life Communication Aiko Rose Brum, 656-3155 [email protected] SGT.1STCLASSMICHAELJ.CARDEN by the end of 2011, Obama said. Managing Editor makes better Soldiers Army News Service Lacey Justinger, 656-3488 Through the mission’s end date, the president [email protected] WASHINGTON — After nearly a decade of added, U.S. troops will partner with Iraqis in News Editor fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan, today’s military conducting counterterrorism missions and safe- Vanessa Lynch, 656-3150 guarding civilians. But although the mission may Maintaining a loving family takes work [email protected] has become one of the greatest generations to serve, President Barack Obama said Monday. be changing in Iraq, he said, it’s still dangerous. Pau Hana Editor “There are still those with bombs and bullets CHAPLAIN(CAPT.)JOSHLLANO Vickey Mouze, 656-3156 In a speech at the Disabled American Veterans community@ National conference in Atlanta, Obama lauded who will try to stop Iraq’s progress,” he said. 45th Special Troops Battalion, 8th Theater Sustainment Command hawaiiarmyweekly.com veterans for their service and The 15th verse of Joshua 24 states, “And if it seems evil Layout sacrifice. He praised today’s Nicole Gilmore unto you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day Web Content military for bringing the Iraq whom you will serve; but as for me and my house, we will Stephanie Rush, 656-3153 war to a close, as well as em- serve the Lord.” [email protected] bracing the difficult mission After one’s relationship with God, the family relationship is Advertising: 525-4700 ahead in Afghanistan. the number one priority. Classifieds: 521-9111 “For the past nine years, in The family is the spring of self-worth, Editorial Office: 656- Afghanistan and Iraq, they 3155/3488 love, satisfaction and meaning. God and Address: have borne the burdens of his chaplains bless families. Public Affairs Office war,” Obama said. “They, and God joins the husband and wife. Their 742 Santos Dumont Ave., their families, have faced the children are the harvest of that love. God WAAF greatest test in the history of created the family and meant it to enclose Building 108, Room 304 our all-volunteer force, serv- the strongest relationships. Schofield Barracks, HI ing tour after tour, year after 96857-5000 To nurture a strong family life, we Web site: year. need to encourage strong commitments, www.garrison.hawaii.army.mil/ “Through their extraordi- Pete Souza | White House which will create a sense of security and Llano haw.asp & hawaiiarmyweekly.com nary service,” the president love. Spouses should never need to doubt continued, “they have written President Barack Obama speaks at the convention of Disabled Nondelivery or distribution one another’s commitment and care for the other. their own chapters in the American Veterans in Atlanta, Ga., Monday. He lauded veterans for problems in Army Hawaii For Christians, the family should be as it was for Joshua, a American story, and by any their service and sacrifice, and he praised today’s military for bringing Family Housing areas? If so, place where family members learn about, speak about and measure, have earned their the Iraq war to a close, as well as embracing the difficult mission call 656-3155 or 656-3156. serve the Lord. place among the greatest of ahead in Afghanistan. Out of such commitment and security will come family generations.” members who feel appreciated. They will feel that, if they were The U.S. combat mission to leave the family, they would be missed and no one could take in Iraq officially ends Aug.. 31, a goal Obama set “The hard truth is we have not seen the end of 113days their place. in February 2009, just after entering office. Vio- American sacrifice in Iraq. But make no mis- Communicating love and respect will uphold that sense of ap- lence in Iraq over the past year is at an all-time take: Our commitment in Iraq is changing from since last preciation and security. loaw since the war began there in 2003. a military effort led by our troops to a civilian ef- fatal accident The United StatesU.S. has withdrawn 90,000 fort led by our diplomats. And as we mark the end Family members can communicate their commitment, love troops from Iraq over the last year and a half. of America’s combat mission in Iraq, a grateful and respect through words of appreciation and by spending quantity time with one another. We must take some time and Number represents fatal acci- About 70,000 troops are in Iraq today, and by America must pay tribute to all who served there.” dents as defined by Army Reg- Sept.t. 1, only 50,000 U.S. troops will remain, As the Iraq war winds down, the war in spend it with the family in order to promote better Soldiers. ulation 385-10, which is inclu- transitioning the U.S. mission from combat to sup- Afghanistan continues. About 98,000 U.S. troops, Families who promote this kind of atmosphere are very sive of all active component U.S. porting and training Iraqi forces. including almost all of the 30,000 reinforcements blessed, indeed, during the business of military life. Army units and personnel. Cur- Have you spent time with your family today? rent as of 8/5/10. All U.S. forces are scheduled to be out of Iraq Obama ordered in December, are deployed there.

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Master Sgt. Spc. Lawrence Seane Fry Maj. Karl Bruce JTF Homeland Staff Sgt. Pfuetze Lt. Col. Brad 94th AAMDC Defense Scott Kimmer USARPAC Vessels Schools NCO USARPAC 8th TSC Concept of 94th AAMDC Assistant Operations NCO Operations NCO Operations Chief Chief of Training SOLDIERS HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY AUGUST 6, 2010 | A-3 25th CAB redeploys Brigade cases colors and leaves bountiful legacy of success in Iraq as Task Force Wings STAFFSGT.MIKEALBERTS 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE SPEICHER, Iraq — The 25th Com- bat Aviation Brigade, cased its colors, July 24, signifying the end of a successful deployment that began in August 2009. The 25th CAB supported U.S. Division-North by providing com- mand and control of a CAB consisting of six geographically dispersed aviation battalion task forces and one aviation support battalion with 3,600 Soldiers and Airmen, 498 civilian contractors and 198 aircraft, or- ganized under Task Force Wings. TF Wings provided support to TF Lightning, TF Marne, six brigade combat teams, one engineer brigade, U.S. Special Operations Forces, and Iraqi Security Forces in full-spectrum combat operations. Its operations included USD-N key leader engagements, security along 198 miles of the Syrian Border, security for 26 disputed internal boundaries combined checkpoints in Iraq, security operations in major metropolitan areas, counter-indirect fire missions in the vicinity of USD-N forward operating bases, counter-improvised explosive device re- connaissance along division main and alternate supply routes, security Staff Sgt. Mike Alberts | 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs missions in support of counter-terrorist operations, general and direct sup- port lift operations, aviation support for partnered operations with five A squad of infantryman with 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment “Black Lions,” 1st Infantry Division, fight “rotor wash” as they are Iraqi army divisions and two federal police divisions, and aerial medi- extracted from a landing zone by a 2nd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, Task Force Diamond Head, 25th Combat Avn. Brigade, cal evacuation coverage throughout USD-N. Black Hawk helicopter during an aerial reaction force operation, March 25. The 25th CAB was also the first U.S. Army CAB with direct respon- sibility for the planning and use of Air Force C-130 assets — the 164th Expeditionary Air Squadron that was comprised of two C-130s and 87 Airmen — during a Secretary of Defense-directed Joint Cargo Aircraft Concept of Employment evaluation. During the assessment, the detachment flew a total of 50 missions moving 2,234 passengers and 345 tons of cargo. TF Wings supported the ground maneuver brigade commanders with planning and execution of partnered operations with Iraqi Secu- rity Forces that included 49 combined air assault operations and train- ing events, 47 aerial reaction force operations, and 70 air-ground in- tegration training events and combat operations. TF Wings completed 22,000 Air Mission Requests, flying 141,000 mis- sion hours moving 105,000 passengers and more than 7 million pounds of cargo. In addition, the task force completed 9,400 reconnaissance and security missions and 750 key leader movements. The hard work and dedication of TF Wings’ aircraft maintainers en- Staff Sgt. Mike Alberts | 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs abled the brigade to maintain the highest fully mission capability rate Pilots with 2nd Squadron, 6th U.S. Cavalry Regiment, 25th Combat for any deployed unit in the Army for all the various aircraft under Aviation Brigade, fly an OH-58 D Kiowa Warrior at Camp Buehring, its control. Kuwait, Sept. 18. TF Wings’ execution of full-spectrum aviation operations supported TF Marne’s effort to maintain security gains, enabling the execution of national elections and the seating of a new Iraqi government while con- ducting the responsible drawdown of U.S. forces and facilitating the tran- sition of USD-N to stability operations.

Staff Sgt. Mike Alberts | 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs Staff Sgt. Mike Alberts | 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. | 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs Staff Sergeant Andrew Cornwallis, platoon sergeant and Chief Warrant Officer John Bilton (left) standardization pilot, and Chief Soldiers of 3rd Battalion, 25th General Aviation Support Battalion, 25th operations noncommissioned officer, Task Force Wings’ Warrant Officer Bruno Guzman, maintenance test pilot, both assigned Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Wings, move nonserviceable Personnel Recovery Force, awaits extraction with his team to Company C, 2-159th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 25th equipment at Contingency Operations Base Speicher during “Operation from a landing zone in northern Iraq from a UH-60L Black Infantry Division, conduct pre-flight inspections of an AH-64D Apache Clean Sweep.” Hawk helicopter, during a mission in northern Iraq, April 4. Longbow helicopter near Tal Afar, Iraq, Feb 27. 2nd Brigade Combat Team arrives in Iraq to advise, assist Iraqis

StoryandPhotoby 2nd Stryker Advise and Assist Brigade, Iraqi Security Forces and then sup- PFC.ROBERTM.ENGLAND 25th ID. port our Provincial Reconstruction 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, “We feel very satisfied in many of Team, our State Department, the Unit- 25th Infantry Division, Public Affairs the things we’ve been able to do this ed Nations and other nongovernmen- FORWARDOPERATINGBASE year,” said Col. David Funk, comman- tal organizations as they take the lead WARHORSE, Iraq — The flag hung in der, 3rd SBCT, 2nd ID, as he delved in providing the stability for the gov- all its glory, decorated with countless into the working relationships he and ernment of Iraq through elements such streamers for battles fought and unit his command group fostered with their as governance, economics, infrastruc- citations. Iraqi counterparts, the progressive eco- ture, essential services, health and ed- As the flag was lowered, two sets of nomic development in the province, ucation,” Frost said. hands reached for it, rolled it up, and and the training he and his Soldiers Soldiers from the 3rd SBCT, 2nd secured the streamers tightly against provided Iraqi Security Forces. ID, “Arrowhead” Bde., began arriv- the flagpole. A cloth sheath quickly Colonel Malcolm Frost, comman- ing in Iraq in August 2009, relieving covered it, and the flag was raised der, 2nd SBCT, 25th ID, acknowledged the 1st BCT, 25th ID of its command back to its upright position. the challenges the brigade anticipates of the Diyala province. A second flag was lowered, the during the upcoming year, but he’s “My recommendation for the in- sheath was removed, and the unfurled optimistic about his Warriors’ ability to coming brigade is to be flexible, be flag was saluted as it was raised to an overcome those challenges. adaptive, be agile,” Funk said, “and if upright position. “As you know, we are a stryker whatever you’re doing isn’t working, Command Sgt. Maj. William Hain (left), 2nd Stryker Advise and Assist Brigade, 25th Amidst a time-honored ceremony, brigade combat team, but we’re also an change it. Don’t be afraid to try new Infantry Division, and Col. Malcom Frost, commander, 2nd SAAB, 25th ID, unfurl the the 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, advise and assist brigade, and we have and different things, and don’t be afraid brigade colors during a Transfer of Authority ceremony, July 27, at Forward Operating 2nd Infantry Division, transferred au- trained toward that mindset, so we to adjust on the fly if you need to, in Base Warhorse, Iraq. thority of the Diyala Province to the can assist, advise, train and equip the order to make new things happen.” Aussie’s take break from RIMPAC exercices to train with 95th Sapper Company

StoryandPhotoby cise in which the U.S. Republic of Soldiers’ feedback, resulting in the current MAR- SGT.PHILLISWHITE Korea, the U.S., Australia, Canada, Cbot IV model. 8th Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs Chile, England and Japan have Developed by the U.S. Army’s Rapid Equipping participated since 1971. It’s de- Force, the MARCbot is currently being used for SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Australian army signed to enhance the tactical ca- improvised explosive devices detection in Iraq. soldiers took a break from Rim of the Pacific pabilities, combined operations Soldiers performing IED sweeps use the re- exercises to do some hands-on training with the and cooperation of participating mote observation platform to inspect suspicious 95th Sapper Company, 65th Engineer Battalion, nations to improve response capa- objects from a distance instead of walking or 130th Eng. Brigade, here. bilities in the event of conflict on driving near the objects. The MARCbot is de- The 95th Sapper Co. was conducting Engineer the sea. signed to effectively meet the needs of Soldiers Equipment Familiarization Training on Hamilton “The (RIMPAC) training gave us during the sweeps. Field, July 28, which consisted of U.S. Soldiers a chance to do some amphibious The robots have the capability of observing an getting some hands-on experience with the Mul- conditioning to see how the other Sapper Hyde, Austrailian Army, combat engineer, gets hands-on object at a distance greater than 100 meters. It has tifunctional Agile Remote Control Robots, or armed forces do things,” said Joel training, July 28, on Hamilton Field, Schofield Barracks, duing a low-light camera, which is nighttime mission ca- MARCbots. Richards, Australian army, 16th Engineer Equipment Familiarization Training. pable. The robot’s camera can raise to a height of Soldiers from the Australian army’s 16th Com- Combat Eng. Sqdn., 3rd Combat three feet and tilt forward as far as 1 ½ feet for bat Eng. Sqdn., 3rd Combat Eng. Regiment (out of Eng. Regt. ing a life, by putting the robot in danger and not viewing the tops of boxes, looking into bags and Lavarack Barracks in Townsville, Australia) partic- The exercises also increase the awareness of the life of a fellow Soldier,” said Spc. Thomas burlap sacks. ipated in keeping with training opportunities pro- countries around the rim of the Pacific Ocean, so Witkowski, combat engineer, 95th Sapper Co., In addition to the training on the MARCbots, vided by Rim of the Pacific exercises. They de- that those using the passages can ensure the safe- 65th Eng. Bn., 130th Eng. Bde. the Australian soldiers are also scheduled to con- ployed here with an Australian infantry company. ty of major sea lines of communication. The ex- Based upon the first MARCbots I model sent to duct training on the demolitions range at RIMPAC, conducted biannually (every even ercises are viewed as key to military readiness. Afghanistan in 2002, the first improved MARCbot Schofield Barracks, on with the buffalo surrogate year) under the leadership of the U.S. Third Fleet, “The (MARCbots) training that we are conduct- IIs were sent to Iraq in May 2004. Improvements and conducting a 65th Eng. Bn. run before they is a multinational, combined sea mobility exer- ing (at Schofield) can be very beneficial in sav- are constantly being made in direct response to leave the island. A-4 | AUGUST 6, 2010 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY SOLDIERS Japan, U.S. military train, garner understanding

StoryandPhotoby actual setting, such as figuring what the tactical STAFFSGT.CRISTAYAZZIE operations center layout will be and who will be U.S. Army-Pacific Public Affairs manning response cells, including details of ev- FORT SHAFTER — U.S. and Japanese military erything from electronic connectivity to names and numbers of actual troops involved. Another leaders found common ground during Yama part of the MPC is planning for internal operations Sakura 58, an annual bilateral joint staff exercise of the exercise itself. hosted here, July 20-25, by the U.S. Army-Pacif- Also involved are the U.S. Marine Corps’ 3rd ic Contingency Command Post. Marine Expeditionary Unit, based in Okinawa; With USARPAC CCP acting as higher com- the Japanese Air Force; and Japanese Maritime mand, U.S. Army I Corps led the planning and Staff Office. preparation exercise this year with Japan’s Ground “This is the biggest staff exercise between the Self Defense Force’s Western Army as counterpart. U.S. military and Japanese military, and it is a The mid-planning conference prepared partici- good chance for improving interoperability be- pants for YS59, a staff exercise that occurs annu- tween Japan and the U.S,” said Lt. Col. Hironobu ally in Japan. Tanaka, exercise operations planning officer, “This week, we accomplished several different JGSDF Grand Staff Office. “My counterparts are things,” said Lt. Col. Paul Carroll, I Corps, officer from the USARPAC CCP, and there are some in charge of YS58. “First, we put together a plan language barriers and differences, but so far, we to house and operate a bilateral deployment in have gotten over these challenges. This face-to- Japan, thus providing an opportunity to deploy face interoperability is the first step.” I Corps headquarters forward to operate in a bi- Lt. Col. Adam Lange, chief, future operations, Lt. Col. Mark Leszczak, U.S. Army 1st Corps intelligence planner, and Maj. Satoshi Yokoyama, Japan lateral environment and train with our Western USARPAC CCP, expressed similar sentiments. Ground Self Defense Force, Western Army intelligence officer, discuss possible actions during Yama Army partners.” “One of the invaluable things that happened Sakura 58, a staff planning exercise held annually in Hawaii. The joint bilateral exercise gives partici- Secondly, Carroll said, it provided an opportu- during this exercise is the Japanese presented to pants an opportunity to work together as one team, communicating and planning with counterparts. nity to interact with our Western Army counter- us their plan for defense in the exercise. It’s im- parts, making lasting friendships that will take us portant to see it from our counterpart’s point of be heavily involved in the Pacific theater,” Car- are joining Japanese Air Force and Navy partic- through the final part of the exercise. view, and so there have been a lot of great dis- roll said. ipants. It is a joint operation because the Western “We went to a luau together, we ran up Dia- cussions that have come out of that,” he said. Lt. Col. Hideto Fukamizu, chief, Yama Sakura, Army has many islands, and we cannot conduct mond Head together the following morning, and This year’s exercise is the first for I Corps since explained how the Western Army area of opera- operations without their help.” that’s the sort of situation that builds these rela- returning from a recent deployment to Iraq. tion, which includes mainly Kyushu and several Most of the individuals participating in YS58 tionships, so that when exercise friction hap- According to Carroll, I Corps was involved in islands, makes the joint aspect of the exercise will be working together again for YS59. pens, you have that background of both being many previous iterations of the YS exercise prior more pertinent this year. “This is a very important step toward YS59. professional Soldiers and having a personal rela- to the deployment, most recently YS55 in 2007. “The Western Army portion is important be- The concepts are decided here, so the success of tionship … and that is priceless,” Carroll said. “It’s a great opportunity for I Corps, after a cause our area is the border to several coun- YS59 depends on this planning conference,” Part of the planning conference is dedicated to one-year deployment to Iraq, to come back and tries,” Fukamizu said. “Also, for this exercise, we Tanaka said. DADT responses due Aug. 15

WASHINGTON — Some 61,000 active duty, no personal information is attributed to survey 32,000 Army Reserve and 42,000 Army Na- results. Further, the survey does not ask about tional Guard Soldiers have received an e-mail the Soldier’s personal orientation, and the sur- in their Army Knowledge Online account from vey is strictly confidential. [email protected]. Survey responses are tremendously impor- The e-mail asks Soldiers, as well as other tant to assist the DoD in understanding the im- service members, to complete the Department pacts on the force and to better plan for imple- of Defense’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” survey, mentation should Congress repeal the “Don’t which is due to DoD by Aug. 15. Ask, Don’t Tell” law. However, less than 10% All Soldiers were selected randomly and of the Army surveys have been completed.

Courtesy of the Oahu Army Natural Resources Program Battle on Kwajalein becomes An Army-contracted helicopter fills up with water from a dip pond and heads out to drop the water on the wildfire at Makua Military Reservation, July 25. Staff from the Oahu Army Natural Resources Program assisted in directing the water bucket drops to help protect threatened and endangered species in the area. first foothold in the Pacific Fire: Teamwork puts out blaze LT.COL.CYNTHIATERAMAE Kwajalein CONTINUED FROM A-1 The team worked a 15-hour day doing “mop up.” U.S. Army-Pacific Public Affairs They dug trenches to catch hot soil or embers that Kwajalein consists of a group of 90 coral FORT SHAFTER — The U.S. Army-Pacific islets that surround the third largest lagoon reconnaissance. could have fallen or rolled from the hillside above Historian’s Office conducted a virtual staff “It was important to get an aerial perspective on and caused the fire to spread further. in the world. The total land area is 6.2 ride to Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, July square miles, and the atoll is 78 miles what was happening with the fire before putting The work was especially challenging for the 23, as part of the yearlong Senior Leadership people on the ground,” said Kapua Kawelo, biolo- OANRP staff, who had to adjust to different field long. Development Program, created by Lt. Gen. The islets of Kwajalein and Roi-Namur gist, OANRP. gear and environmental conditions. Benjamin Mixon, commander, USARPAC. Kawelo, Yamasaki and Ryan Peralta, protection “There’s a lot of ash and soot and smoke. Your were the first of the Marshall Islands cap- Mixon and his senior staff were whisked tured by U.S. troops in World War II. The forester, DOFAW, flew over the valley to assess eyes start watering; I couldn’t see at some points,” back to early February 1944 for the U.S. inva- where the active fire was. Back at the incident Kawelo said, “but we do it because everybody is so atoll serves as a seaport, air stop and U.S. sion of the Japanese-held Marshall Islands military missile testing site. command center, they relayed their information to dedicated to the resources we protect,” Kawelo and the attendant lessons learned. the Federal Fire Department and discussed strategy. said. “Fire is one of the biggest threats, especially “It was Feb. 1, 1944, when they hit the For the natural resources folks, the goal was to this kind of habitat, the dry forest.” beach just after 9 a.m., after a heavy preinva- proaching and crossing beaches in amphibious helping direct firefighting efforts so that those ef- Due to the quick response and joint firefighting sion bombardment of the island of Kwajalein,” attacks. forts would be most effective in “preserving what’s efforts, including the use of seven helicopters — two explained David Hilkert, command historian. According to Hilkert, “Kwajalein and Roi worth preserving,” according to Rohrer. of which were even flown in from the other islands USARPAC. Namur were very important because they ap- “If you’re strategic about it, you can hopefully — Army Wildland Fire was able to declare the fire Coming on the heels of high casualties ex- plied the lessons we learned from amphibious save a lot of stuff, but you’ve got to know where “out,” July 28. perienced at the invasion of Tarawa in the operations on Tarawa and Makin. We were it is,” Rohrer said. “(Firefighters) are great at fight- OANRP staff continued to provide support after Gilbert Islands only months before, the U.S. able to successfully apply them going on to ing fires, but our crews are out there every week so the burn support, sending a crew to GPS and as- Army and Marine Corps quickly put into prac- places like the Philippines, Iwo Jima, Oki- they know where stuff is, how to get there ... all that sess the damage to the habitat and plant species. tice lessons learned from that operation to nawa and many other islands.” kind of stuff.” The fire burned 486 acres and impacted three en- execute a textbook example of how to capture Mixon noted that most of World War II Rohrer assisted at the incident command center, dangered plant species: the Chamaesyce celas- defended islands. Army history focuses on Europe, so his hope providing maps, directing water bucket drops, tak- troides, or akoko; the Nototrichium humile, or ku- Known as Operation Flintlock, the Kwa- is that programs like this will increase aware- ing weather readings, and coordinating with field lui; and the Melanthera tenuifolia, or nehe. jalein operation represented the first territory ness of the Army’s rich history in the Pacific. crews. “It’s pretty frustrating because you work so hard taken from the Japanese and spearheaded the Mixon also noted that Operation Flintlock Kawelo took the rest of the OANRP team and to protect these resources and then, you know, U.S. drive across the Pacific. changed the way the Army conducted opera- joined Army Wildland Fire crews near the ridge- somebody starts a fire,” Kawelo said said Kapua “The battle really gave us the first foothold tions and logistics in future battles. line, where there were smaller fires burning and Kawelo, biologist, OANRP. “Why? Because they’re in the Pacific and was also a turning point in “There was some tough fighting during smoldering along “like a long campfire going bored? Because they’re careless? I don’t know. I just the U.S. Army/Marine relations,” Hilkert said. this battle due to the jungle, and it provided along the ridge,” according to Kawelo. wish people would pay closer attention to their Operation Flintlock also held some other shades of what was to come in the Philip- actions and how those might affect other things. It’s firsts, such as the first use of “Frogmen,” divers pines,” Mixon said. not fun and games to start a fire. “People’s lives are at risk doing the work that it who disabled obstacles that would impede the The program concludes in December with a takes to put a fire out,” she added. U.S. invasion of the island, and also the use of closing ceremony on the USS Missouri. For To protect against species loss from fire and the DUKW, a six-wheel-drive amphibious truck more details, contact Hilkert at 438-3291. other environmental conditions, the OANRP staff designed by General Motors Corporation dur- Next year the staff historical studies will cen- routinely collects samples of threatened and endan- ing World War II, for transporting goods and ter on the Philippines and will be conducted in gered species plants, as part of the Army’s agree- troops over land and water, and for use ap- conjunction with Exercise Balikatan 2011. ment with the state. These samples can be used to grow the plants out from seeds or cuttings, according to Mansker. OANRP has samples of the impacted akoko, kului and nehe in safe keeping. Additionally, as part of the staff’s post-burn assessment, OANRP is evaluating potential protec- tion options for the species and habitat in these fire- prone areas, such as large-scale restoration and de- ployable dip tanks. Other wildland fires the OANRP has provided support to include fires at Kaena Point, Waialua and Nanakuli, on Oahu.

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Courtesy of State of Hawaii Division of Forestry & Wildlife

Aaron Lowe, wildland firefighter, State of Hawaii See additional photos from the Makua Military Photo Courtesy Findtarget reference Division of Forestry and Wildlife, cuts smoldering Reservation fire at www.flickr.com/photos trees to prevent the spread of a wildfire that started /usag-hi/sets/. The islets of Kwajalein and Roi-Namur were the first of the Marshall Islands captured by U.S. at Makua Military Reservation, July 24. troops in World War II. SOLDIERS HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY AUGUST 6, 2010 | A-5 USACE POD changes command

TERRIKOJIMA commander and division en- Pacific Ocean Division Public Affairs gineer of POD. Yenter, who led POD since FORT SHAFTER — Service members, families, government July 29, 2008, was quick to civilians and friends gathered credit the leadership, and the for a change of command cer- men and women throughout emony, held Friday, on his- the division and districts. toric Palm Circle, here, to bid “It’s not talking about farewell to Brig. Gen. Mark statistics, but it’s actually what you do that counts,” Yenter Yenter, departing commander, Photo Courtesy U.S. Army-Pacific Public Affairs division engineer, U.S. Corps of said. “The empowered work- Engineers, Pacific Ocean Di- force of the Pacific Ocean Di- Lt. Gen. Benjamin R. Mixon (left), commander, U.S. Army-Pacific, pre- sents Col. Arthur Ball, outgoing USARPAC chief of staff, the vision, and to welcome Col. vision is passionate about de- Distinguished Service Medal during a Flying V Ceremony, July 29, at Edward Kertis, incoming com- livering construction projects that meet the end users’ re- Fort Shafter. Ball will assume duties as the Pacific Command’s deputy mander. chief of staff. Ball is flanked by his wife, Barbie Ball. Lt. Gen. Robert Van quirements and assure endur- Antwerp, chief of engineers ing quality.” and commanding general, U.S. Yenter will now step into Army Corps of Engineers, his new role as the U.S. Forces Afghanistan Director of Engi- Outgoing USARPAC chief of praised Yenter for his strategic leadership during his two-year neering and Commander of tenure in the Pacific. the Corps’ Transatlantic Divi- “Mark is a strategic thinker sion (Forward-Afghanistan). staff honored at ‘Flying V’ (who) led the Corps in many Yenter’s replacement, Col. areas,” Van Antwerp said. Kertis, has more than 25 years Under Yenter’s unyielding of experience in the Army. He BILLIEERWIN stewardship, the division’s mil- most recently commanded the U.S. Army-Pacific Public Affairs Corps of Engineers’ Savannah itary construction program FORT SHAFTER — U.S. Army-Pacific paid tribute to its outgoing District, in Georgia. grew from $850 million to chief of staff, July 29, with a Flying V ceremony at Palm Circle, here. “You’re here because you’re $1.2 billion, which led the At the same ceremony, Col. Lewis Setliff III, incoming chief of Corps’ enterprise-wide execu- exactly the right guy to take staff, was also recognized. tion rate for “ready-to-adver- this job,” Van Antwerp said to Col. Arthur Ball has served as USARPAC’s chief of staff since June tise” and project awards, Van Kertis. “(Kertis) is an excep- 1, 2008. He will now assume duties as the Pacific Command’s deputy Antwerp said. Dino W. Buchanan | Corps of Engineers-Honolulu District Public Affairs tional leader,” Van Antwerp chief of staff. His visionary leadership continued. “We couldn’t have Ball is a 1982 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy and holds a provided the path for long- Lt. Gen. Robert Van Antwerp (center left), chief of engineers and picked a person with more commanding general, passes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Master of Science degree in aerospace engineering from the Georgia range planning, garnering the credentials, more know how.” Institute of Technology. fiscal support for the more command colors to Col. Edward Kertis, commander, Pacific Kertis is responsible for Ocean Division, during the COE-POD change of command cere- Prior to becoming USARPAC’s chief of staff, Ball was the comman- than $15 billion multiyear leading 1,800 military and mony, Friday, on Palm Circle, Fort Shafter. der of the 25th Infantry Division’s Combat Aviation Brigade at Japan Defense Program Re- Department of Army civilian Schofield Barracks. alignment Initiative. engineers, technicians and Lt. Gen. Benjamin Mixon, commander, USARPAC, said that Ball per- The division commander forged strong $140 million in economic stimulus dol- other professionals in the annual execu- formed magnificently as chief of staff. working relationships with the govern- lars, which helped put local contractors to tion of a $2 billion program. He executes “His work ethic is renowned throughout the staff,” Mixon said. “His ment of Japan, U.S. Forces Japan, service work in Alaska and Hawaii, contributing a mission that includes engineering de- dedication has left a positive impact on USARPAC’s readiness.” components and installations, which re- to the nation’s economic recovery. sign, construction and real estate man- Ball said that his tenure at USARPAC presented him with a unique sulted in effective resourcing, master Yenter also led the Corps’ execution agement for the Army in Hawaii, Army set of opportunities. planning, programming and scheduling of the U.S. Pacific Command’s Overseas and Air Force in Alaska, and for all De- “My service at USARPAC and with its Soldiers and civilian employ- for delivery of “troop-ready” facilities. Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Air Pro- partment of Defense agencies in Japan, ees has been rewarding,” Ball said. Yenter directed the significant ad- gram, which grew from 23 projects total- the Republic of Korea, and Kwajalein In regards to his successor, Ball said, “It’s rewarding and comforting vancement of the $12.8 billion Korea ing $7.5 million to 127 projects totaling Atoll, Marshall Islands. to pass my responsibilities to a competent Soldier, a classmate and friend.” Transformation Program, which will re- $36 million. The division also administers the Setliff will assume his new duties as the incoming chief of staff, im- locate U.S. troops from various bases in The chief of engineers described Yen- Corps’ federal water resource develop- mediately. His previous assignment was as chief of staff for 8th Army Korea to an expanded U.S. Army Garri- ter’s leadership as “inspirational, innova- ment and regulatory programs govern- in Korea. son-Humphreys in the Republic of Korea. tive and visionary.” ing water and wetland work in Alaska, Setliff is a 1982 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy. He holds a Under Yenter’s leadership, the divi- Van Antwerp presented Yenter with Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam and Master of Science degree in engineering science from the University of sion awarded 94 American Recovery and the Distinguished Service Medal for his the Commonwealth of the Northern Mar- Florida. Reinvestment Act projects totaling about “exceptionally meritorious service” as iana Islands. “I’m really excited to be a part of the USARPAC team,” Steliff said. A-6 | AUGUST 6, 2010 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS

Spc. Tiffany Dusterhoft | 8th Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs Above, Maj. Gen. Michael J. Terry, commander, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, passes on the 8th Military Police Brigade’s colors to Col. La’Tonya Lynn, incoming 8th MP Bde. commander, during the 8th MP Bde.’s change of command ceremony on Sills Field, Schofield Barracks, Friday. Left, the 8th MP Bde.’s color guard marches past the reviewing party during the brigade’s change of command ceremony. 8th MP Brigade changes command

PFC.MARCUSFICHTL 8th Military Police Brigade Public Affairs, 8th Theater Sustainment Command SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — The 8th Military Police Brigade changed command, Friday, here, at Sills Field. Col. La’Tonya Lynn takes command of the 8th MP Bde, 8th The- ater Sustainment Command, from Col. Byron Freeman. Lynn comes to the Watchdog Brigade from the Pentagon where she served as executive officer, for the Director of Strategy, Plans and Policy; Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff; G3, G5 and G7. She has also been the MP enlisted branch manager, commander of the 91st MP Battalion in Fort Drum, N.Y., and deployed both to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and to Afghanistan in sup- port of Operation Enduring Freedom. “To the members of the Watchdog Brigade, you have a proud history of greatness, but we can’t stop there,” Lynn said. Freeman took command of the 8th MP Bde. two years prior, a command highlighted by a one-year deployment to Iraq in sup- port of OIF, the brigade’s first deployment since moving from Ko- rea to Hawaii in 2006, and the first combat action since Vietnam. “No stranger to the mission in Baghdad, Byron still possessed the well-honed skills he developed while serving as commander for the 759th MP Bn. in Sadr City, 2004 to 2005, a time when news was seldom good,” said Maj. Gen. Michael J. Terry, commander, 8th TSC. “They coordinated the daily operations of the Iraqi Provincial Directorate, district and station police transition teams, orchestrat- ing movements, operations, logistical support and force protection for over 200 police transition teams, 250 interpreters and 110 in- ternational police advisors, and conducting nearly 20,000 combat patrols throughout the Iraqi theater of operations while ensuring the safety and security of over 10,000 Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen,” Terry explained. The achievements led to the brigade’s Meritorious Unit Citation award — but at a cost of 11 Soldiers, who were later honored at the commissioning of the Watchdog Memorial Grove, June 4, 2010. “Col. Freeman was a strong commander in a regiment of strong people,” Terry said. “But I’m proud to say that Col. Lynn provides the leadership the brigade needs to continue on with these strong watchdog traditions.” A contingent of MPs from the U.S. Army-Japan MP Bn. (Pro- visional) were represented at the change of command, displaying the theater-wide presence of the 8th MP Bde., from Hawaii to Alas- ka, Japan and Korea. “To say I was grateful for the opportunity to be the 8th MP Bde.’s commander would be an understatement,” Freeman said “It was both a proud and humbling experience for me. It was an honor to command some of America’s finest sons and daughters.” Antiterrorism: Awareness is key CONTINUED FROM A-1

concurrently with the Army’s Antiterrorism Awareness Month in August. The purpose of iWATCH is to promote antiterrorism awareness and leverage. Every member of the installation should act as a sensor to help identify and prevent potential terrorist acts. Two elements define the initiative: “passive” and “active.” The passive element of iWATCH is individual situational aware- ness of your surroundings. The active element requires individu- als to take action and report suspicious behavior or activities to law enforcement for further investigation. An essential component of iWATCH is reporting suspicious activity. IWATCH aspires to ensure everyone knows how to report suspicious activity. If you see something, say so. Report suspicious activity to your garrison law enforcement desk immediately. The key to implementing iWATCH is education on the initiative itself, on indicators of terrorist activity and on reporting suspicious activity. Be alert at all times for suspicious activity. Maintain individu- al situational awareness of your surroundings. Everyone can make a difference by recognizing what to report and reporting it to security forces or law enforcement personnel. Law enforcement officials cannot be everywhere and need the eyes and ears of the entire installation community to help in quell terrorism. Remember, if you see something, say something! (Editor’s Note: Neil Carrington is the Fort McPherson, Ga., emergency manager, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security.)

To report suspicious activity •Call 655-7117 for Schofield Barracks, Wheeler Army Airfield and Helemano Military Reservation. •Call 438-7114 for Fort Shafter, Tripler Army Medical Cen- ter and Aliamanu Military Reservation. •Call 438-2650 for Fort DeRussy. •Call 969-2429 for the Pohakula Training Area (Big Island). NEWS HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY AUGUST 6, 2010 | A-7 NAGPRA: Hawaii 25th ID honors 5 at retirement ceremony community benefits StoryandPhotoby with 3rd BCT Command Sgt. STAFFSGT.AMBERROBINSON CONTINUED FROM A-1 Maj. Vance Snider. 3rdBrigadeCombatTeamPublicAffairs, 25thIn- Retirees received a retirement fantry Division award, a retirement certificate, a construction at Schofield Barracks. SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Es- retirement pin, a U.S. flag and a As part of the NAGPRA process and USAG-HI’s Inad- certificate of appreciation — vertent Discovery Plan, the Army will be querying the teemed leaders, Soldiers and fam- ilies of the 25th Infantry Division signed by Commander in Chief community to identify potential claimants. The Army President Barack A. Obama. will consult with the claimants on the final disposition of gathered at the Nehelani, here, to honor and celebrate the division’s Each spouse received a cer- the remains. tificate of achievement, and lei most recent Army retirees during “In anticipation of this action, we decided to conduct this were presented to all family its quarterly retirement ceremo- workshop on the Native American Graves Protection and members as a final aloha from ny, Monday. Repatriation Act and to invite Native Hawaiian organiza- the 25th ID. Retirees honored were Master tion representatives to participate, to learn more about the “I can’t think of a better way Sgt. Michael Pascua, who served law, and enable them to make an informed decision as to to show our support for these 24 years; Master Sgt. Troy Bent- whether or not participation in this process is appropriate,” Soldiers and their families’ time ley, 22 years; Master Sgt. said Col. Douglas Mulbury, commander, USAG-HI, in his in service and with the 25th ID opening remarks. “We share a common interest. We both Michael Wetzel, 24 years; Sgt. than with this ceremony,” Ro- want to do what is right and proper, we both want to act 1st Class Terry Allen, 25 years, driquez said. “All key leaders with integrity and honor, and we both take responsibility and Sgt. 1st Class Paul Phillips, from the division and across the for the tasks before us.” 20 years. post are here today to honor the The workshop began with an overview of NAGPRA by This retirement ceremony is military careers of these great Kerry Abramson, USAG-HI and the first the 25th ID has hosted men.” 8th Theater Sustainment Command attorney, followed by and planned since July 2008, be- Although the retirees are leav- Dr. Laurie Lucking, USAG---ate law following enactment cause of its deployment to Iraq. ing behind their Army career, of NAGPRA, discussed the sensitive nature of these issues. For the last two years, the 8th many may be beginning a new “I can’t stress the importance of early consultation, Theater Sustainment Command chapter of service. working with families and other interested parties, when dis- had handled the ceremony. “I haven’t really decided what coveries of cultural items are made,” Chang said. Now that the division has of- I’d like to do now that I am re- “The sharing of information is so important for many rea- ficially returned and reset, it has tired from the military. I have a sons,” said Annelle Amaral, Native Hawaiian liaison, USAG- rekindled its lead in arranging a lot of options,” said Allen. “I HI. “For the community, access to this type of information memorable retirement ceremony may go to school to be a li- empowers Native Hawaiians to care for our kuleana. For the for Tropic Lightning Soldiers as censed practical nurse, work Army, the workshop was the opportunity to better explain they leave the ranks of the armed with the Youth Challenge Pro- these sometimes confusing laws and procedures.” forces. gram or even work at the post The afternoon consisted of open discussion and questions “The 8th TSC has done a won- office.” between attendees and workshop presenters. derful job in our stead, but it Allen’s time in the military feels good for us to be able to was something he took day by Col. Richard Kim (center), commander, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, ”It is hard for Hawaiians to speak of burials because these 25th Infantry Division, presents a Meritorious Service Medal to Sgt. matters were always “huna” (secret). Usually, someone was take the lead in representing our day, he said. Although initially own as they move on to their 1st Class Terry Allen (right), Headquarters and Headquarters designated in the family who dealt with such matters,” he planned to do only three Company, 25th Special Troops Battalion, 25th ID, for his 25 years of said Phyllis Coochie Cayan, who attended the workshop on life’s next transition,” said Sgt. years, he found pride, discipline service to the Army during the 25th ID Quarterly Retirement behalf of Hui Kako'o. Maj. Raymond Rodriguez, G-1, and solace in being a Soldier Ceremony at the Nehelani, Schofield Barracks, Monday. Since NAGPRA’s inception, 38,671 remains; 1,142,894 fu- 25th ID. and eventually served 25 years. nerary objects; and 4,303 sacred objects have been trans- Guest speaker for the event “I stayed because I had good ferred to lineal descendants, culturally-affiliated Indian was Col. Richard Kim, comman- (noncommissioned officers),” er. I stayed because I had strong men coming up, teach them with tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations throughout the der, 3rd BCT, who honored re- Allen said. “You have to teach leaders who cared. patience, (and) they will stay as United States. tirees and their families, along the young guys; be a strong lead- “If you care about those young long I did,” Allen added. A-8 | AUGUST 6, 2010 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS Town Hall: Experts AHFH: New branding articulates commitment provide the answers CONTINUED FROM A-1 Associated with the rebranding will be CONTINUED FROM A-1 a new advertising tag line, “The lifestyle you deserve, the place you belong” — in- friendly, especially when they have family visiting from the dicative of AHFH’s family-oriented neigh- mainland,” said Susan Campbell-Sturgeon, manager, Schofield borhoods, outstanding recreational ameni- commissary. “However, if customers see or think someone is ties and activities, and services that most abusing these privileges, they’ve got to let the management know, off-post communities cannot provide. so we can get in touch with the Military Police.” The new branding will better articu- Terry specifically asked community members to send in their late AHFH’s commitment to a stable and New branding will better articulate Army Hawaii Family Housing’s commitment to a stable opinions about whether guests should be allowed in the Schofield secure environment that offer families and secure environment that offer families communities where they can build friendship commissary, or not, and whether ID cards should be checked at the communities where they can build friend- with neighbors who have similar experiences and truly feel comfortable in their home. entrance. ship with neighbors who have similar ex- He told his SMEs during the broadcast that he wanted “follow- periences and truly feel comfortable in planning their move to Hawaii or as a and submitted online. ups” to every issue, and for some issues, better responses and ac- their home. The new website will go live, Aug. 30. tions. current resident.” “Repositioning AHFH also gives us an Actus is the nation’s leader in pub- Typically during quarterly town hall meetings held in the The result is a new website developed opportunity to look at how we communi- lic/private community development, with post theaters or conference rooms, Soldiers and family members and organized to make information more cate with our current and prospective res- a portfolio that includes 11 military priva- are most concerned about housing issues. The TV2 live town hall accessible. New web tools also have been idents, specifically through our website tization projects across the country. was no different. added to make it easier for prospective communication,” Ridding-Johnston said. With a focus on creating sustainable “What is the policy for and current residents to receive informa- “We conducted extensive research about a value, Actus communities are unrivaled getting families out of de- tion and services. Examples include a year ago that included interviewing new in their attention to design, technology molished homes into new Resources search engine that will help inbound fam- and current residents with the purpose of and environmental sensitivity. homes?” and “Why all the •Read the Aug. 27 “Ask the ilies find an available home according to mixed-rank housing?” Garrison Commander” column gaining a better understanding of their their desired location, rank and bedroom were among many e-mails for responses to live town hall information needs and what processes and requirement, as well as pet and vehicle received about family questions. experiences they have, whether it was registration forms that can be completed housing. •View town hall slides at the Others – “Can uni- Garrison’s website, www.garri formed Soldiers get front- son.hawaii.army.mil/sites/townha of-the-line privileges for ll/townhall.asp. ID cards (at the Directorate •Submit questions and of Human Resources)?” comments to AskTheCommander and “Why do we have to [email protected]. pay to use the pools on •Watch the TV2 rebroadcast of post, when other services the live town hall, daily on TV2, don’t have to?” – sparked at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. dialogue between Terry and garrison SMEs. “All your questions will be fully answered,” Mulbury said. “Questions not addressed during the broadcast will be answered by the command or appropriate subject matter experts in the com- ing days.” The TV2 live town hall format was initiated at USARHAW in De- cember 2009. Terry encouraged development of the broadcast based upon a successful model at Fort Hood, Texas. He said the format al- lows him and the garrison to reach the most people at one time, in addition to social media and traditional means of communication. “For those watching who believe they have no voice in our Army community, we want to challenge those beliefs,” Terry said, dur- ing the broadcast, encouraging participation. The TV2 live town hall joins an arsenal of communication tools available for the USARHAW community to interact with se- nior leaders and SMEs. From the ICE program to “Ask the Garri- son Commander,” the aim is to ensure Soldiers, families and civil- ians in USARHAW are receiving quality, effective and efficient ser- vices, programs and infrastructure.

encouraged to attend News To learn about the CES, vis- it http://www.amsc.belvoir. army.mil. To learn more about upcom- Briefs ing civilian education opportu- Send announcements for nities, contact Gerry White at Soldiers and civilian 384-0959 or gerry.white employees to community [email protected]. @hawaiiarmyweekly.com. 12/Thursday Today Wagonlit Closure — The Fort Shafter Carlson Wagonlit C-IED Center — U.S. Army- Travel Office will be closed Aug. Pacific’s newly established Asia- 12, 7:30-11:30 a.m., for a system Pacific Counter–Improvised Ex- information technology upgrade. plosive Device Center provides Call John Hackney at 848- service members stationed in the 5575 or e-mail jhackney@ Pacific access to cutting-edge cwtsatotravel.com. training in the fight to defeat improvised explosive devices. 13/Friday To schedule training for your Dental — Routine dental ap- unit, contact Sgt. Maj. Cy Ross pointments will be limited at all at (808) 438-5828 or e-mail U.S. Army Dental Activity den- [email protected]. tal clinics, Aug. 13, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., due to DENTAC changes of Regimental Ball — Con- command ceremonies. tact Destiny McHale at 656- Clinics affected are Tripler 0358 or [email protected], Army Medical Center and the or visithttps://www.us.army.mil clinics at Schofield Barracks /suite/page/636030 today about and Da Koa. the 311th Theater Signal Com- Sick call will available on a mand regimental ball. The event limited basis at the Tripler and will be held at the JW Marriott SB clinics. Ihilani Resort and Spa in Ko Call Maj. Dwight Armbrust Olina, Sept. 17, 5-11 p.m. Cost is at 433-9191. $65; dress is formal attire. Day care will be available. 15/Sunday Ethics Competition — The Water Conservation U.S. Army’s professional ethic is Notice — Residents and build- strong, and you can make it ing occupants on Schofield Bar- Army Strong. racks, Wheeler Army Airfield The U.S. Army Center of and Helemano Military Reserva- Excellence for the Profession- tion are to conserve water due al Military Ethic is sponsor- to a major water valve leak. ing an Armywide ethics com- Water should be used for es- petition. The contest runs sential purposes only. Residents through Aug. 15. should refrain from watering Soldiers, civilians and family lawns or washing cars until fur- members may choose up to sev- ther notice. en ways to share powerful per- The Directorate of Public sonal stories about how we Works is working to resolve the maintain the U.S. Army’s high problem. Once resolved, restric- ethical standards in this era of tions will be lifted. persistent conflict. Call 655-0591. Visit http://acpme.army.mil. 10/Tuesday 16/Monday Civilian Town Hall —A SB CIF Closure — The town hall meeting to learn about Schofield Barracks Central Issue the Civilian Education System Facility is closed for its annual and Individual Development 100 percent inventory, Aug. 4- Plans will be conducted Tues- 13; it will reopen Aug.16. day, 10-11 a.m., Richardson Call Angel Hernandez at 655- Theatre, Fort Shafter. All U.S. 8120 or Parker Kaneakua at Army-Pacific Army civilians are 655-1223. B_1.qxp:Ahaw-B-NONEXX_1_08-06.qxp 8/6/10 10:05 AM Page 1

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AIKO BRUM Chief, Internal Communication not available. As well, state secretaries Soldiers, civilians and family members who are remind voters that they must meet various dates: of eligible voting age cannot afford to sit out on any elec- for registration, for requesting absentee ballots, for tion year because significant issues demand they choose a voting. candidate who best addresses their concerns. “You may be absent come Election Day, but you can Issues such as two wars, the economy, health care, the be accounted for,” Bob Carey, FVAP director, said, at the web- definition of marriage, immigration policy and the potential site. “Go to FVAP.gov, fill out your registration and absentee repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell require a voter’s attention. ballot application online, and send it back … so that your elec- However, to participate in state primaries and the Nov. 2 tion official has time to process it and send you back your ab- midterm general elections, American citizens must be regis- sentee ballot for the November general election.” tered to vote in their legal home of residence. For overseas Carey told the American Forces Press Service that “new laws Americans, uniformed service members and their family require voters to submit federal postcard applications for ab- members of voting age, in most states, the Federal Post Card sentee ballots on a yearly basis.” Application, or FPCA form, provides them opportunity to AFPS also stated “(Carey’s) staff converted to a Web-based both register and request absentee ballots — but registration records, and the like. As well, Declare Yourself process that’s similar to many tax-filing programs, with an in- (www.declareyourself.org) and Rock the Vote rules vary. tuitive, easy-to-understand application.” The website for the Federal Voting Assistance Program — (www.rockthevote.org) aim to engage younger “You don’t have to know how to go through the 250-page voters in the political process. www.fvap.gov — contains all the information you need to de- voter’s assistance guide – all will be online,” Carey told AFPS. termine whether you are eligible to vote, as well as links to ap- The League of Women Voters Military voters should not only submit a new FPCA every (www.lwv.org) is a longstanding, traditional plications, ballots, other forms, polling places and candidates year, but also every time they move, deploy or redeploy over- for the entire country and its four territories. source of election information. seas. Overseas civilian voters should submit an application be- Bottom line Many states are holding special primary elec- fore every federal election. tions to fill vacancies, such as West Virginia for the Online tools According to the Department of Defense, an estimated 6 million uniformed and overseas passing of U.S. Senator Robert Byrd. The Internet contains a wealth of resources to aid voters. citizens are eligible to vote absentee. All states remind voters to add in Among popular Web sites are CanIVote.org offers state by “Our goal is to bring the military and time for postal mail delivery, if elec- state, in-depth voting information. Still others, like overseas citizen absentee voting suc- tronic or fax capabilities are www.democratsabroad.org and www.republicansabroad.com, cess rate to that of the general pub- offer serious reviews of issues, positions and candidates for mo- bile overseas citizens, service members and their families who lic,” Carey told audiences at a kick- are out of touch with their local, state or national news. off press conference in January. Project Vote Smart, at www.vote-smart.org, provides a library of factual information about candidates: where they stand on issues, candidates’ voting

Top five dumbest ways to choose candidates 1) By political parties 2) By newspaper or television picks 3) By special interest groups (unions, collective bargaining units, etc.) 4) By candidates’ signs, holders or wavers Visit www.fvap.gov for voting information. 5) By looks or familiar last names

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Complete the Registration/ Absentee Ballot Request form Election Official approves Complete the Absentee and send it to your Election your Registration/Request Ballot and return it to Official. and mails your ballot. your Election Official. Your vote is counted. B-2 | AUGUST 6, 2010 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY COMMUNITY

Additional religious services, children’s programs, education- al services and contact infor- mation can be found at www.garrison.hawaii.army.mil. Today (Click on “Religious Support Office” under the “Directorates Distinguished Lecture — RSVP and Support Staff” menu). today by calling 655-9694 or e-mail [email protected] to attend “Un- AMR: Aliamanu Chapel der the Jarvis Moon,” Aug. 27, 6 p.m., FD: Fort DeRussy Chapel at the Nehelani, Schofield Barracks. FS: Fort Shafter Chapel Sponsored by the Commander, U.S. HMR: Helemano Chapel Army Garrison-Hawaii, and the Native Photo by Laura Bratcher | Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation MPC: Main Post Chapel, Hawaiian Liaison Office, this event is Schofield Barracks part of USAG-HI’s Distinguished Lec- Gordon Takeshita, director, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Schofield Barracks, signs the PH: Aloha Jewish Chapel, ture Series. Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Employee and Customer Covenant, at the Nehelani, Schofield Barracks, Pearl Harbor A complimentary dinner is included. July 28. The covenant promises better training and a professional development program for FMWR employees that will TAMC: Tripler Army A short preview of the yet-to-be re- improve customer service. Medical Center Chapel leased documentary “Under a Jarvis WAAF: Wheeler Army Airfield Moon” will be shown. Chapel In 1935, the U.S. government sent FMWR signs employee, customer covenant Buddhist Services more than 130 young, mostly Hawaiian •First Sunday, 1 p.m. at FD men to live on a trio of uninhabited •Fourth Sunday, 1 p.m. at atolls in the middle of the Pacific, to as- VICKEYMOUZE “Through a diversified palette of activities to enhance MPC Annex sert territorial jurisdiction. The men PauHanaEditor community life, foster Soldier and unit readiness, and to lived on the islands of Howland, Bake Catholic Mass SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii’s promote mental and physical fitness, FMWR provides a and Jarvis, during three-month shifts of •Tuesday & Thursday, 8 a.m. first Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Employ- working and living environment that attracts and retains four men per island. quality Soldiers,” Addison said. at AMR ee and Customer Covenant was signed, here, July 28. •Saturday, 5 p.m. at TAMC Col. Douglas Mulbury, commander, USAG-HI, and Gor- In October 2007, the Army Family Covenant was signed Dance Classes — Register today for and WAAF chapels don Takeshita, director, Directorate of FMWR, signed the to communicate the Army’s commitment to providing the “School of Knowledge, Inspiration, •Saturday, 6 p.m. a Hawaiian- covenant in a ceremony at the Nehelani. Soldiers and families a quality of life commensurate with Exploration, and Skills” Unlimited hip- style Mass (May-Aug. only) The covenant promises better training and a profes- their service. hop and ballroom dance classes. near the Army Museum (FD) sional development program for FMWR employees, who will “Today is an extension of that process,” said Takeshita. Classes are open to 6th-12th graders •Sunday services: improve customer service “We are signing this covenant to demonstrate our commit- and are offered every Monday from 4- ment to our customers and dedicated employees. We are -10:30 a.m. at MPC Annex On the employee side of the covenant, FMWR leadership -11 a.m. at TAMC 5 p.m. for hip-hop and from 5-6 p.m. committing the full weight of our resources to developing promises to provide a robust orientation to the command, •Monday-Friday, 11:45 a.m. at for ballroom. a customer-focused culture to provide world-class ser- clear performance standards, formal and informal training, MPC and 12 p.m.TAMC Call 655-9818. performance support tools, and recognition and incen- vice.” Mulbury said the covenant is a formal commitment, Gospel Worship The Amazing Race tives to reward excellent service. — Register On the customer side of the covenant, FMWR employ- not only from the FMWR command, but FMWR’s local lead- •Sunday, 12 p.m. at MPC today for the “Amazing Race – Library ees promise to respect customers as individuals who are val- ership, which recognizes the importance of what FMWR em- •Sunday, 12:30 p.m. at AMR Style” to be held at the Sgt. Yano Li- ued; provide timely, accurate and helpful information; of- ployees bring to the organization. Islamic Prayers and Study brary, Aug. 13, 6 p.m. Teams of Youth “The covenant is more than just a charter … it’s about a fer high-quality products and services; and offer the oppor- •Friday, 1 p.m. at MPC Annex 12 and older in teams of four or less will Soldier who is leaving and who has a spouse with two tunity to provide feedback. •Saturday and Sunday, 5:30 test their library skills in the competition. Overall, the covenant emphasizes FMWR’s commitment young children. They will need your help and service,” Mul- Preregistration is required. Call 655- a.m.; 6, 7 and 8 p.m. at MPC to the Army Family Covenant by focusing Soldiers, their bury said. “ I am committed to what this covenant stands Annex 8002. families and the workforce who support the Army. for. I will honor what this stands for, and I ask you to do “Since July 1940, with the establishment of the Morale Di- the same.” Jewish Shabbat (Sabbath) Right Arm Night — Today’s pok- vision, later called Special Services, the U.S. Army has con- He told the audience that he recognized the “fabulous job” •Monday, 6 p.m. at PH (Bible er-themed Right Arm Night is at 4:30 tinuously provided dedicated personnel to support the that FMWR is doing for Soldiers and family members. Study) p.m., at the Hale Ikena, Fort Shafter, for morale, welfare and recreation of Soldiers,” said Lisa Addi- “I have left my family in your care; our Soldiers have •Friday, 7:30 p.m. and adults only. son, customer service coordinator, FMWR, during the cere- left their families in your care. It’s all about Soldiers and Saturday, 8:15 a.m. at PH Cost is $5 in advance, $8 at the door. mony. In October 2006, the FMWR Command was created. families.” Pagan (Wicca) Call 438-1974. •Friday, 7 p.m. at MPC Annex Waikiki Party Bus — The free 3rd Saturday of the month, is required Barracks. Free Hawaiian Language Protestant Worship Waikiki Party Bus runs today and Aug. to work in the woodshop. Cost is $10 Beginner classes are 6-7 p.m.; ad- Workshop — Learn a few phrases and •Sunday Services 20, 9 p.m.- 4 a.m. Pick-ups are available per session. vanced classes are 7-8 p.m. how to pronounce those long street -9 a.m. at FD, FS, MPC and at Schofield Barracks and Fort Shafter. Call 655-4202 to register. Classes feature the different types of names you find around the islands at TAMC chapels Call 655-9971 or 438-1985 to re- hula, fundamentals of hula steps, move- the free Hawaiian language workshop -9 a.m. at WAAF chapel, serve a seat. Framing — Learn picture framing, ment and posture. presented by the Office of the Native Lutheran/Episcopalion Aug. 7, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., in small, hands- E-mail [email protected] or call Hawaiian Liaison, U.S. Army Garrison- -10 a.m. at AMR and HMR Family Fun Friday — Looking on classes at the Schofield Barracks 655-9694. Hawaii, 6-8 p.m., every Wednesday, for something for the family to do this Arts & Crafts Center. Cost is $45. through Aug. 11. evening? Stop by Wheeler Stable, Aug. Call 655-4202 to register. 10/Tuesday Classes will teach Hawaiian vocabu- 6, 4-6 p.m., for food, fun and games. Quilting/Sewing —Learn basic lary, including colors, numbers and Visit www.mwrarmyhawaii.com or quilting/sewing techniques, Aug. 10, shapes. Bring a list of five Hawaiian call 655-5698. 9/Monday 6-8 p.m. at the Arts and Crafts Center, words you’d like to learn how to pro- Free Hula Classes — The Office of Schofield Barracks. Cost is just $25 for nounce. 7/Saturday the Native Hawaiian Liaison, U.S. Army the first class and $5 Classes are conducted at Army Com- Woodshop Safety — A woodshop Garrison-Hawaii, welcomes all Soldiers for each additional class. munity Service, Building 2091, Kolekole safety class will be held Aug. 7, 8 a.m., and families to participate in free hula Call 655-4202 to register. Ave., Schofield Barracks. at the Schofield Barracks Arts & Crafts classes, Mondays, 6-8 p.m., at the E-mail [email protected] or call Center. This class, held on the first and Kalakaua Recreation Center, Schofield 11/Wednesday 655-9694. Call 624-2585 for movie listings or go to aafes.com under reeltime movie listing. site child care for healthy children while Grown Ups their parents or siblings have medical appointments in any of the Schofield (PG-13) This week on clinics or at Tripler. No fee is charged for Fri., Aug. 6, 7 p.m. Rebroadcast of this service, but donations keep the pro- Thur., Aug. 12, 7 p.m. Live Town Hall grams running. Call 624-5645 for reservations at Send announcements Daily at 9:30 a.m. SBHC, or 833-1185 for reservations at Toy Story 3 a week prior to publication to and 2:00p.m. Tripler. community Veterinary Treatment Facility (G) @hawaiiarmyweekly.com. The live U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii TV town hall, originally aired July — The Schofield Barracks Veterinary Sat., Aug. 7, 4 p.m. 10/Tuesday 28, is being rebroadcast daily on TV2, at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Treatment Facility is now seeing pa- Maj. Gen. Michael J. Terry, commanding general, U.S. Army-Hawaii, Newcomers Welcome — The tients five days a week, with extended hosted the event. U.S. Army-Hawaii and garrison subject matter experts took Protestant Women of the Chapel meets hours every third Wednesday of the live calls from the community. every Tuesday, 9 a.m., at the Schofield month until 7 p.m. The 90-minute program features updates on garrison programs and issues Barracks Main Post Chapel Annex, Room Book an appointment for the new and an open forum for callers with questions. 212. The summer session ends, Aug. 10. Wellness Package for affordable pre- Join for food, fun and fellowship. ventative care, or to obtain a mandato- Free child care is available with RSVP. Clinic should make appointments with Army Garrison-Hawaii events on Face- ry airline health certificate within 10 E-mail [email protected]. their primary care managers during book at www.facebook.com/usaghawaii. days of travel out of Oahu. normal clinic hours. Call the facility at its new phone 11/Wednesday Visit www.tamc.amedd.army.mil. FOCUS — Families Over Coming numbers: 655-5893 or 655-5889. Military Council of Catholic Under Stress, or FOCUS, is launching Playmorning Women — The organization begins 19/Thursday www.focusproject.org, a redesigned — Playmorning is an its fall programs, Aug. 11, at the Hui O’ Wahine — The family friendly website that provides interactive playgroup for children up to Main Chapel, Schofield Hui O’ Wahine, Fort Shafter an overview of FOCUS services for mil- age 5, and their parents or caregivers, Barracks, and Aug. 12 Spouses Club, will hold its itary families. and features a variety of age-appropri- at Aliamanu Military Super Sign-Up, Aug. 19, at FOCUS is a resiliency-building pro- ate activities, crafts, songs and more. Reservation Chapel. the Hale Ikena, Fort Shafter. gram designed for military families and No preregistration is required; how- Mass starts at 9 The Hui O’ Wahine is an all- children facing the multiple challenges ever, a $1 fee per child (or $10 for 11 Knight And Day ranks club that welcomes of combat operational stress during visits) applies. a.m.; fellowship fol- (PG-13) lows. All military ser- spouses, Soldiers, retirees and wartime. Call 624-5645. civilian employees from all branch- To learn more about FOCUS in Sat., Aug. 7 p.m. vices are welcome. Child care is Welcome Baby and Me — This es of the military. The club holds gener- Hawaii, visit [email protected] or available if registered with program is for babies under 12 months al membership luncheons the second call 624-2033. Child, Youth and School Services. old and their parents, Thursday morn- Tuesday of the month, from September Contact [email protected] or ings, 9-10:30 a.m. Shrek Forever After to May. Hours Extended — Hours Mary at 489-5344 (SB) or Katie at 744- A $1 fee per child applies. Visit www.huispirit.com. have been extended for the (PG) 1285 (AMR). Punch cards are available at Armed Services YMCA Sun., Aug. 8, 2 p.m. $10 for 11 visits. 14/Saturday Children’s Waiting Rooms Call 624-5645. Children’s Physicals — Children en- Ongoing at Schofield Barracks rolled at Tripler Army Medical Center’s Health Clinic and Tripler Family Resilience — The A Team Pediatric and Adolescent clinics may get Army Medical Center. Family Resilience Nights required school and/or sports physical Twitter — Follow the U.S. Army New Monday-Friday hours are Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., at (PG-13) examinations, Aug. 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Garrison-Hawaii at www.twitter.com for the SBHC Children’s Waiting Aliamanu Military Reservation Wed., Aug.11, 7 p.m. Normal Saturday clinics will be can- /usaghi. Room are 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 Chapel, and Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., at celled on these days. Parents of children p.m; Tripler hours are 8 a.m.-3 p.m. the Main Post Chapel Annex, Schofield enrolled at the Schofield Barracks Health Facebook — Get updates about U.S. Children’s Waiting Rooms offer on- Barracks. Free dinner is provided. No shows on Mondays or Tuesdays. COMMUNITY HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY AUGUST 6, 2010 | B-3 Pacific Region hosts 2010 Youth Leadership Forum

HOWARDSUGAI ing decisions.” Installation Management Command-Pacific Region Public Affairs “Allow youth to interview/evaluate candi- FORT SHAFTER — Some of the recommenda- dates,” Kidomaru said. “Teens should be aware of tions and comments heard during this year’s Pa- staff employee probation periods, and should cific Youth Leadership Forum, or YLF, were “they voice concerns via ICE (Interactive Customer are paying attention to us,” “giving more publicity Evaluation), suggestion box, etc., to the CYSS for youth center activities,” and “providing wire- (Child, Youth and School Services) coordinator.” less capability in all youth centers.” Kidomaru would also would like to have a YLF, sponsored and hosted by Installation youth center orientation briefing for all newly ar- Management Command-Pacific Region, was held rived teens; large, standardized youth center lo- July 12-17 at the Hawaii Army National Guard gos Armywide for easy recognition; and more Regional Training Institute at Bellows Air Force publicity for youth center activities. Station. Michael Spencer represented USAG-Japan at This year’s theme was “Communicating In Our Camp Zama and is a senior at Zama American Digital World.” High School. He is vice-president of his school’s The forum is a key component of the IMCOM National Honor Society and coaches youth soc- Youth Services Program. YLF helps teens cer. throughout the Pacific develop skills to become Spencer would like to have more team-building successful and contributing members of their activities focusing on development of leadership communities. skills and teamwork. He also wants to see more fa- Skills acquired during the weeklong learning cilities designed specifically for teens to make experience included leadership and character de- youth activities and programs more attractive. velopment, confidence and esteem building, team- “More kids would interact and new friend- work in service-learning projects, enhancement of ships would be easier to make,” Spencer said. technology skills, and youth advocacy. Spencer and Kidomaru agreed that facilities “We have assembled together approximately U.S. Army Photo need to be constantly upgraded and improved to 32 teens who are representative of some our make programs and activities more attractive and best and brightest Army youth from Hawaii, Delegates at the Pacific Youth Leadership Forum negotiate a confidence-building exercise at Camp appealing. Teens can take responsibility by Alaska, Kwajalein Atoll, Japan and, for the first H.R. Erdman, a YMCA camp located on the North Shore. The YLF was sponsored and hosted by working on simple upgrades like painting and Installation Management Command-Pacific Region, July 12-17. time, Korea,” said Mark Ryales, region Child, cleaning and reporting equipment that is not op- Youth Program specialist and YLF program co- erating properly. ordinator. “They have come together in a col- For example, Russell Kidomaru, from U.S. Army- and have more influence in the decision-making “For at least a year after attending the YLF, laborative partnership to discuss teen issues and Korea, attends Seoul American High School, is process. “Youth would like an opportunity to each participant commits to work with their in- concerns at their installations.” president of the Keystone Club, is the 2010 Asia- voice opinions about choosing new youth cen- stallation Youth Leadership Forum, to share what Almost all the attendees are youth leaders in Pacific Youth of the Year, and represented Korea ter staff,” Kidomaru said. “The current youth they’ve learned in their week here, to implement ac- their high schools, belong to installation teen on Army Teen Panel at the Pentagon. center hiring process involves CPO (civilian per- tion plans, train peers and mentor younger youth,” panels, or are involved in community service. Kidomaru would like to have teens empowered sonnel office) and an all-adult team making hir- Ryales explained. 8th TSC announces unit’s ‘Books on Bases, Smiles on Faces’ Volunteers of the Quarter Blue Star Families brings books to military keiki in Hawaii BLUESTARFAMILIES He added that Blue Star Families is de- News Release lighted to partner with K.I.D.S. to provide StoryandPhotoby Alexandria, Va. — Blue Star Families and books to military-impacted schools and base SGT. 1ST CLASS DAVID WHEELER libraries to show support for Hawaii’s military 8th Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc., or K.I.D.S., have joined forces to bring the joy of reading families. FORT SHAFTER — The 8th The- to military children by donating new books to ater Sustainment Command has an- military children and to military-impacted li- nounced its top-performing volun- braries in Hawaii. teers of the 2nd quarter. The program, “Books on Bases, Smiles on Winner in the adult category is Faces,” is a nationwide program presented Sgt. Robert Wardleigh, Headquarters by Blue Star Families in conjunction with “Books on Bases, Smiles on Faces” and Headquarters Company, 8th Spe- K.I.D.S. The program has a positive impact on events cial Troops Battalion, and in the children from military families through book youth category, Conner Dooley, 8th donation. Military Police Brigade. Maj. Gen. Michael J. Terry, (far right), commanding general, 8th “Children’s reading levels tend to decline Today In a ceremony hosted by Maj. Theater Sustainment Command; and Command Sgt. Maj, George during the absence of a parent assigned to 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Gen. and Mrs. Michael J. Terry, Duncan, (far left) command sergeant major, 8th TSC; (far left), pose serve our country,” said Janice Weinman, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam/Hickam commanding general, 8th TSC, in with 8th TSC Volunteer of the 2nd quarter nominees, at Fort Shafter, president, K.I.D.S. “The presence of new Library July 28. their quarters at Palm Circle, here, books that these children can call their own July 28, Terry said to recognize volunteers is im- meetings and spends one weekend a month taking makes a big difference in their academic portant. his Boy Scouts camping. development.” Saturday “Volunteers are special people; they do things Dooley is also involved in scouting. He belongs Now through Saturday, Loree Tillman, di- 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. from the good of their heart. They see a need; to Hickam Boy Scouts Scout Troop 135 where he rector of programs, Blue Star Families, and Marine Corps Base Hawaii Library they get out there and work hard to take care of our started working on his Eagle Scout service project. “Military Spouse” magazine’s 2010 Navy Kaneohe Bay families, our Soldiers and our community. Through donations, he conducted a successful Spouse of the Year, will distribute about 2,000 “We try to get the folks that don’t want to be rec- food drive, completed two patios and helped fur- ognized because the true volunteer does this from nish the Fisher House at Tripler Army Medical books throughout Hawaii. their heart without the desire of recognition, and Center. He also volunteers at his church. Tillman distributed books at Sgt. Yano Li- we believe we do need to recognize our people,” Wardleigh and Dooley are now in the running brary, Schofield Barracks, Wednesday. Terry added. for the 8th TSC Volunteer of the Year. “The goal of the Books on Bases program is Wardleigh volunteers as the Boy Scouts master Other nominees were Sharon Prater, 130th En- to promote the healing power of books among for Aliamanu Ward Chapter Troop 677 and vol- gineer Bde.; Susana Peterson, 8th MP Bde,; and Sgt. military children,” said Mark Smith, executive unteers in his church. He hosts weekly Boy Scouts James Eggins, 45th Sustainment Bde. director of Blue Star Families. B-4 | AUGUST 6, 2010 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY SPORTS & FITNESS

Schofield Barracks. Learn to Swim — Classes Call 655-0143. are offered at various times dur- ing the week depending on National Bowling Week swim level and location. Regis- — National Bowling Week ends tration is taken on a first-come, Aug. 7. Visit mwrarmy- first-served basis. hawaii.com or call Schofield Classes are subject to change Today Bowl, 655-0573; Fort Shafter upon instructor availability. Bowl, 438-6733; or Wheeler Military Long Drive Children must be registered with — Bowl, 656-1745. Register now for the 2010 Mil- Child, Youth and School Ser- itary Long Drive Championship 8/Sunday vices before registering, and proof must be shown at the time presented by 7-Up to compete Adventure Kayaking you register. for $10,000, Oct. 20, in III Mesquite, Nev. — Spend half a day, Aug. 8, Levels 1 and 2 are nine, half- The Army Family and starting at 6:30 a.m., kayaking hour classes; per session is just Morale, Welfare and Recreation around the island. Classes are $45. Levels 3-6 and adult begin- Command-backed Military offered in three skill levels, as ners are nine, 45-minute class- well as kayak fishing. Long Drive Championship is es at $50 per session. Cost is $49 per person. Call open to all active duty military Call 653-0716. and family members, 18 and 655-0143 to make a reservation. older, including National Guard, 10/Tuesday Surfah Smootheez Café Reserves and retirees from all Free Fishing Class — Get fit, first, and then have an services. — awesome smoothie to cool your- Visit www.armymwrgolf.com Learn to fish, Aug. 10, 5-7 p.m., self down at the Martinez Fit- or www.longdrivers.com for at Outdoor Recreation’s free ness Center. rules and regulations. Sign up at fishing class. Call 655-0143. Leilehua Golf Course or at Free fitness classes are of- Nagorski Golf Course. 14/Saturday fered for Soldiers and family Call Leilehua Golf Operations Open House at Outdoor members at Schofield Barracks at 655-4653. Recreation — Learn about Out- Health & Fitness Center, too. | U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Public Affairs Vickey Mouze door Recreation’s activities and Class lists include step chal- 7/Saturday classes at its open house, Aug. lenge, group cycling, cardio- Practice makes perfect Surfing Lessons — Surf 14, 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. kickboxing, step and pump, like the pros, or at least look Bring your family, friends or yoga, pilates and more. SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Beginning tae kwon do students practice side kicks, the part with Outdoor Recre- your unit. Call 655-0143. For class schedules, call July 20, at the Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills Studio, ation, Aug. 7, 6:30-11:30 a.m. Schofield Barracks Health and here. To sign up for SKIES tae kwon do classes, call 655-9818. See additional tae Cost is $48 and includes Fitness Center at 655-8007, or kwon do photos at www.flickr.com/photos/usag-hi/sets/. equipment and round-trip Martinez at 655-8006 or visit transportation to and from Ongoing www.mwrarmyhawaii.com.

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