VOL. 38 NO. 21 | MAY 29, 2009 • INSIDE SELF focuses on total health TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER News Release SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — “You’re not stepping out in front of 200-300 people, saying, ‘Hey, I need help,’” said Spc. Jesse Farrell MPs mentor of the 2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Regiment, upon answer- 300th Military Police ing local television news reporter Shayne Enright, who asked him Company provides how he felt about taking a Soldier guidance to Iraqi police Evaluation for Life Fitness (SELF) in Adamiyah District. survey, May 20. Bill Mossman | Honolulu Advertiser The 2nd Stryker Brigade Com- A-3 bat Team’s (SBCT) more than 4,000 Soldiers are the first in Lighting floating memories Hawaii to participate in the Army’s SELF program, which HONOLULU — Lantern Floating volunteers in double-hulled canoes release lanterns filled with prayers, messages incorporates behavioral health as NSPS town hall and memories of loved ones into the waters at Ala Moana Beach Park during the 10th annual ceremony themed, a routine component of the health “Many Rivers, One Ocean,” event that immediately preceded the release of the foam lanterns from the shoreline. readiness process for all Soldiers Members of the civilian returning to their home stations after deployment. workforce must attend Farrell and other Soldiers of one of two National the 2nd SBCT, which redeployed Security Personnel earlier this year, reported to the System Employee Town Stryker brigade remembers fallen heroes Schofield Barracks Health Clinic to get follow-on health screenings, Hall meetings, June 3, Story and Photo by we will, dedicate this monu- OIF 2007–2009 which assess all aspects of their at Fort Shafter, Building ment today to their lives, their Fallen Warriors MAJ. AL HING Sgt. John K. Daggett health. service and their memory,” said OIF 2004–2005 344, or June 5, at 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Sgt. Kenneth B. Gibson Diagnostic results of a com- Col. Todd McCaffrey, Spc. John D. Amos II Schofield Barracks, SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Cpl. Michael T. Manibog puter-based questionnaire are im- commander, 2nd Stryker Spc. Joseph F. Herndon II Warriors and families gathered Sgt. Timothy P. Martin mediately available to on-site cli- Sgt. Smith Theater. Brigade Combat Team (SBCT). Spc. David P. Mahlenbrock Spc. Christopher A. McCraw nicians, allowing them to inter- in front of the 1st Battalion, The memorial was unveiled Spc. Daniel J.. McConnell Cpl. William L. McMillian III view Soldiers individually, based 14th Infantry Regiment, “Gold- by 2nd SBCT Command Sgt. Staff Sgt. Todd E. Nunes Spc. Gregory B. Rundell on their survey responses. en Dragons” headquarters, here, Maj. William Hain, McCaffrey, Pfc. Ernest H. Sut-Fin Sgt. John M. Schoolcraft III The one-on-one consultations to dedicate the “Warrior and retired Command Sgt. Maj. Cpl. Joseph C. Thibodeaux III Sgt. First Class Jerald A. are tailored to a Soldier’s partic- Brigade” memorial, May 21, to Karl Morgan with 18 names of South town hall Whisenhunt ular needs — for health risks that fallen Soldiers from two Oper- fallen 2SBCT warriors and one OIF 2006 Sgt. Gary D. Willet may range from poor nutrition or The community ation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) de- Iraqi Army advisory mission. Sgt. Keith E. Fiscus cardiovascular diseases, to chron- is invited to attend ployments. “This monument is dedicat- ic pain and emotional stress. “While there is little that the next Town Hall ed to those who volunteered love through the challenges of spirit, our pledge, chiseled into Early detection of personal stone markers can do to as- to leave all they loved here at training and the trials of com- this stone through their names health issues enables health care meeting for the Oahu suage the grief we will always home to serve alongside fel- bat,” said McCaffrey. “While providers to implement more south community, feel at their loss, we can and low Soldiers they had come to they returned to Hawaii only in SEE MEMORIAL, A-5 prompt and effective therapies June 3, 6:30 p.m., for a Soldier’s well-being. at Aliamanu Military Since every Soldier receives behavioral health medical consul- Reservation Chapel. tations on-site, no one is singled See News Brief, Military Recognition Luncheon honors warriors out if he or she is being seen for mental health issues. A-3 Story and Photo by “It’s really private, just you STAFF SGT. CRISTA YAZZIE and the computer, and asking the U.S. Army-Pacific Public Affairs right questions, so the medical HONOLULU — A celebration of Soldiers staff can determine who is hav- returning from war was the theme of this ing issues,” said Farrell. year’s Hawaii Chamber of Commerce 24th Tripler Army Medical Center’s Annual Military Recognition Luncheon, Schofield Barracks Health Clinic May 20, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. is the second medical facility in “This luncheon is to celebrate the the Army to administer the SELF military’s presence in the islands and is a program, which began as a pilot way to extend our deepest appreciation for program in 2005 at Madigan its vital contributions to the social, cultural Army Medical Center, Fort Lewis, and economic well-being of Hawaii,” said Wash. Jim Tollefson, president and chief executive “We’ve had a great response,” officer, Hawaii Chamber of Commerce. said Lt. Col. Matthew Rettke, Tollefson said the event was “especially deputy commander for clinical meaningful as we welcome home many of services at the Schofield Barracks our Soldiers who have been abroad fighting clinic, commenting about the 200 for our freedom and the freedom of others.” Soldiers who had already com- After a presentation of colors by a joint pleted the health screening as of service color guard, Tollefson welcomed May 20. members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Staff Sgt. Jacob Ferrara, 94th Army Air Missile Defense Command, receives the “This provides them an oppor- Air Force, Coast Guard and civilian mem- Outstanding Noncommissioned Officer of the Year award from Bob Harrison, Vice tunity, about 90 days after they bers of the community who contribute sig- Chairman, First Hawaiian Bank, at the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce 24th Annual Military return home, after they’ve had nificantly to Hawaii's military community Recognition Luncheon. time to integrate with their fam- throughout the year. ily members and time for some of GI Jane “Along with their service to their coun- Lt. Gen. Keith Stalder, commanding gen- the importance of volunteer programs, such these issues to come to the fore- try, these military members are an integral eral, Marine Forces Pacific, keynote speak- as the Adopt-A-School program, also called front — issues that may not have Family members part of Hawaii,” said Tollefson. “Their con- er, addressed the history of the U.S. mili- been evident in the first few experience a day in the tributions are invaluable.” tary’s relationships in Hawaii and stressed SEE HONORS, A-7 weeks,” Rettke said. life of a Soldier. B-3 Sparsely attended town hall provides vital community updates “We can resolve quite a few ing (AHFH), began by address- Crime and housing Crime Prevention Points of Contact things here,” said Col. Mark ing unresolved issues from the issues dominate •To deter crime & make www.MilitaryCrimeTips.com. Boussy, commander, U.S. Army January town hall regarding This issue Garrison-Oahu, who hosted the traffic signs, road conditions, AIKO BRUM communities safer, call Cpl. Schofield Police Station Mindy Dye at 655-5170. •To immediately report meeting. “The (directorates) are loitering and excessive noise. Footsteps in Faith A-2 Chief, Internal Communication •To provide anonymous suspicious activity, call 655- working very, very hard to sup- Then Lt. Col. Thomas Den- zler, director, DES, provided the Deployed Forces A-3 SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — crime tips, log onto 5555 or 655-7114. port you … to try to resolve the Residents who did not attend the issues that you have.” latest Oahu North crime statis- News Briefs A-3 Oahu North Town Hall meeting, Directorate of Emergency tics. He reported 342 incidents Tuesday evening, missed out on U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii family members can learn what’s Services (DES) happened at Schofield Barracks, B-2 28 at Wheeler Army Airfield FMWR getting a great amount of infor- (USAG-HI) regularly hosts a town happening in their neighborhoods Boussy and Tony Hintz, Sports & Fitness B-5 mation specifically compiled for hall for North and South Oahu and get answers to their pressing North Region operations direc- their benefit. communities so Soldiers and their questions. tor, Army Hawaii Family Hous- SEE TOWN HALL, A-5 A-2 | MAY 29, 2009 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY • NEWS & COMMENTARY We want to hear from you... The Hawaii Army Weekly wel- comes articles from Army organ- izations, announcements from the general public about com- munity events of interest to the military community, and letters and commentaries. If you have newsworthy ideas Changes of or stories you’d like to write, co- ordinate with the managing edi- tor at 656-3155, or e-mail edi- [email protected]. command The editorial deadline for arti- cles and announcements is the Friday prior to Friday publica- tions. Prior coordination is announced mandatory. Articles must be text or Word The Army Hawaii community files with complete information, is invited to attend change of no abbreviations; accompany- command ceremonies taking place ing photographs must be digital, During the motorcycle rodeo, May 22, at Hickam Air Force Base, a motorcyclist navigates through the slow obstacle course. this spring. high resolution, jpeg files with full captions and bylines. The change of command cere- The Hawaii Army Weekly is mony is a time-honored tradition an authorized newspaper and is that formally symbolizes the con- published in the interest of the tinuity of authority when a com- U.S. Army community in Hawaii. mand is passed from one com- All editorial content of the Motorcycle rodeo teaches, Hawaii Army Weekly is the re- mander to another. sponsibility of the U.S. Army, Local ceremonies are generally Hawaii Public Affairs Office, preceded by an awards ceremony, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii 15 minutes prior to the change 96857. Contents of the Hawaii entertains military community of command. Army Weekly are not necessar- The following ceremonies will ily the official views of, or en- Story and Photo by port for 2008, more service members died in 2nd Lt. Dan Mackey, from 2nd Battalion dorsed by, the U.S. Government take place at Sills Field, Schofield motorcycle crashes than ever before — 126 or the Department of the Army. SGT. RICARDO BRANCH 25th Aviation Regiment, said the safety ride Barracks, unless otherwise noted. from all four services. The Hawaii Army Weekly is 8th Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs allowed individuals to get together and ride •June 2, 9 a.m., 30th Signal printed by The Honolulu Advertis- The Army saw a 24 percent increase in fa- HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE — Military around the island during a beautiful Hawaii Battalion. Lt. Col. Joseph J. er, a private firm in no way con- talities, and both the Marines and Navy re- service members gathered, here, to take part day with riders from all the services. Dworaczyk passes command to nected with the U.S. Govern- ported significant increases, as well, which ment, under exclusive written in a joint services motorcycle rodeo, de- “Today’s helping bring awareness to safe- Lt. Col. Frank J. Snyder. prompted commanders across the military to agreement with the U.S. Army, signed to bring awareness for motorcycle ty on the road for motorcyclists,” Mackey •June 2, 1 p.m., 2nd Bn., 11th Hawaii. identify motorcycles as the number one safe- Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd The Hawaii Army Weekly is safety throughout the military, Friday. ty concern off the battlefield. said. “I came to enjoy the ride with friends Stryker Brigade Combat Team published weekly using the offset The event brought riders together from all Command Sgt. Maj. George Duncan, 8th and have a good time, as well as promote the method of reproduction and has (SBCT). Lt. Col. Joseph P. Gle- military services on Hawaii to visit many sce- Theater Sustainment Command, said he rec- Army’s side of the house and advocate the a printed circulation of 15,300. ichenhaus passes command to Lt. nic places around the island, including fa- ognizes the impact motorcycle awareness many safety courses we have available for Everything advertised in this Col Andrew D. Preston. publication shall be made avail- mous landmarks where motorists drive, and can have on not just the motorcycle commu- the motorcycle community.” •June 3, 9 a.m., 1st Bn., 21st In- able for purchase, use or patron- motorcycle dealers and custom bike shops. nity, but the military community across the Regardless of the reasons individuals fantry Regt., 2nd SBCT. Lt. Col. age without regard to race, color, Jack Hughes, coordinator for the event, island, too. religion, sex, national origin, age, choose to get on a motorcycle, many agree, Mario A. Diaz passes command to spoke to the crowd about the importance of “I’ve talked to many motorcyclists, and marital status, physical handi- it’s the freedom on the road that most come Lt. Col. Robert J. Molinari. the safety ride for military motorcyclists. they describe riding as a way of life. They cap, political affiliation, or any to experience. However, it’s a dangerous ac- •June 3, 2 p.m., 1st Bn., 27th other non-merit factor of the pur- “The goal for this event is to show the take their safety seriously and the way they tivity, but events such as the motorcycle Inf. Regt., 2nd SBCT. Lt. Col. chaser, user or patron. public what a military motorcyclist goes do business seriously,” Duncan said. “It’s rodeo ensure all in attendance are knowl- Richard A. Wilson passes com- The appearance of advertising through to become licensed and to ride,” impressive to see such a close bond among in this publication, including in- edgeable on the road. mand to Lt. Col. Donald M. Hughes said. “We all hear so much of the bad riders of all ages, services and backgrounds. serts and supplements, does not “This event shows that many of us are do- Brown. constitute endorsement by the things, like when someone gets into an ac- They treat everyone equally and look out for •June 4, 9 a.m., 1st Bn., 14th Department of the Army, or The cident, and it hits the news immediately. one another.” ing the right thing,” Hughes said. “It’s only Inf. Regt., 2nd SBCT. Lt. Col. Honolulu Advertiser, of the firms, You don’t hear about the people who go During the rodeo, service members partic- a small percentage who cause the problems products or services advertised. Thomas D. Boccardi passes com- through the safety courses and events like ipated in three events: a brake test, a slow on the road, and hopefully, more people mand to Lt. Col. Andrew C. Ul- this to become better riders.” ride course, and an obstacle course, to test walk away from here learning something rich. According to the motorcycle accident re- how they handled their motorcycles. new to keep them safe on the road.” •June 4, 2 p.m., 225th Brigade Support Bn., 2nd SBCT. Lt. Col. Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Mark D. Collins passes command Col. Matthew Margotta to Lt. Col. Jeffrey S. Murray. Director, Public Affairs JPAC searches for Korean War MIAs in South Korea •June 5, 10 a.m., 94th Army Dennis C. Drake Air and Missile Defense Com- Chief, Command Information mand. Brig. Gen. Roger F. Math- tary members of a Joint unaccounted for from the Ko- recovery leader, JPAC. “We found Aiko Rose Brum, 656-3155 In part one of a ews passes command to Col. Jef- POW/MIA Accounting Com- rean War. JPAC has identified a [email protected] part of a Parker pen, boot eyelets, frey L. Underhill. two-part series, JPAC mand (JPAC) recovery team con- total of 91 since 2003. Assistant Editor buttons, rounds from an M1 Car- •June 8, 9 a.m., 2nd Squadron, Kyle Ford, 656-3150 members describe ducted excavation operations in “We’re finding a lot of arti- bine rifle and an M1 Garand ri- [email protected] 14th Cavalry Regt., 2nd SBCT. Lt. the province of Kangwon, here, facts for the anthropologist to fle. We did find possible human Col. Thomas H. Mackey passes Pau Hana Editor working relationships May 18. look through,” said Capt. Frank Amy L. Bugala remains today and part of command to Lt. Col. James P. [email protected] with the Republic of JPAC’s mission is to achieve Castro, assistant team leader, atoothbrush.” Isenhower III. the fullest possible accounting JPAC, about the recent excava- Staff Writer At the recovery site in Kang- •June 16, 11 a.m., U.S. Army Korea’s soldiers of all American service mem- tion, which was going slow be- Molly Hayden won, JPAC worked with Republic Garrison-Oahu. Col. Mark C. Bill Mossman bers still missing as a result of cause of rock the team had to Boussy passes command to Lt. STAFF SGT. MATTHEW CHLOSTA of Korea (ROK) soldiers and the Layout the nation’s past conflicts. bust through. Col. Richard J. Gledhill at the Palm Leah Mayo Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command Ministry of National Defense As of April 29, 8,044 “We found a lot of animal re- Circle Gazebo, Fort Shafter. Prima- Web Content SEE SEARCH, A-4 Stephanie Rush, 656-3153 SEOUL, South Korea — Mili- Americans are still missing and mains,” said Dr. Jay Silverstein, ry parking will be available at the [email protected] Hale Ikena. Advertising: 525-7439 •June 26, 10 a.m., 205th Mili- Classifieds: 521-9111 tary Intelligence Bn. Lt. Col. Leland Editorial Office: 656-3155/3156 A. Liebe passes command to Lt. Fax: 656-3162 Col. Timothy J. Parker at Palm Address: Circle, Fort Shafter. Parking is lim- Public Affairs Office ited. The point of contact is 1st Lt. 742 Santos Dumont Ave., WAAF Helping hand is always there for those who call Building 108, Room 304 Hope Woods at 438-4341. Schofield Barracks, HI CHAPLAIN (MAJ.) RICHARD P. GRAVES civic-minded person he was, ap- God to call upon our God for (Editor’s Note: Information list- 96857-5000 516th Signal Brigade proached the poor unfortunate help. When we find ourselves af- ed is subject to change due to in- and assisted him in his predica- flicted or in trouble, we don’t Web site: It was a slow afternoon, as afternoons go clement weather. www.garrison.hawaii.army.mil/ ment. He carefully removed the need to ask “where does our help sometimes, and the chaplain candidates were Times listed are the start times haw.asp boy from the rack and placed him come from?” enjoying a break, under a tree, during a field for the changes of command cer- softly on the ground, for which We are reassured in the fact emonies.) Nondelivery or distribution training exercise. the young suspension artist was that our God tells us he is our problems in Army Hawaii They were telling stories of past events, heartily grateful. help and our shield and an ever- Family Housing areas? If so, some humorous, some serious, some deep, The event in the story remind- present help in trouble. He is our total as of May 28, $222,732.30 AER Thermometer call 656-3155 or 656-3156. but there was one that stood out, and I share ed me of two things in particular: Graves Lord, and we should not be afraid. that story with you now. one is our calling as Soldiers and These are comforting words One of the brothers related, when he was defenders of our nation. A part of our call- when we find ourselves hanging from the back in his parish, he had been walking ing is the protection of those who for one cattle racks of our lives, unable to let go of down a street one day in his small, Midwest- reason or another are powerless or unable to what it is that is worrying us, or unable to see 0 days ern town, when he happened to notice a defend themselves. where our help may be coming from. young boy a short distance away who was We see this referenced in several charac- As Soldiers, we rely upon one another, our since last hanging by his hands from the cattle rack in teristics listed in the Army values, to in- battle buddies, to assist us in our difficulties. the back of a pick-up truck. clude bearing true faith and allegiance to oth- As people of faith, we find that same help in fatal accident The boy was facing away from him and er Soldiers; treating people as they should be a God that loves us and promises to take care Number represents fatal acci- gently swaying back and forth. As he ap- treated; doing what is right, legally and of us. dents as defined by Army Reg- proached the young lad, he overheard a low, morally; and facing fear, danger or adversity May the Lord who knows when the spar- ulation 385-10, which is inclu- — whatever it may be — that could deter us row falls and has each hair of our head sive of all active component U.S. plaintive, yet persistent, “Somebody help Army units and personnel. Cur- the boy. Won’t somebody help the boy.” be- from our calling. numbered be a blessing and a comfort to rent as of 5/27/2009. ing repeated over and over again. The other characteristic is found in Scrip- each one of you in the coming week. Well, the chaplain candidate, being the ture where we are admonished as children of Peace and blessings.

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“My family “I haven't “Our company has “We have “My family has has MREs yet, but I discussed the prepared by made a hurri- (meals ready will find location of shelters purchasing cane prepared- to eat) on out how!" and evacuation bottled ness kit with hand." routes and plans water." batteries, flash- from Schofield lights, nonper- Barracks." ishable food, a Sgt. 1st Class can opener and Eric Sgt. Eric a radio." Lukianczyk Magnuson 2-25th Avn. Regt. 3-4th Cav. Spc. Erin Murphy Elizabeth 307th ITSB Maintenance Regt. Teresa Pierce Communication Specialist Shepherd Supervisor Cook Family Member Family Member DEPLOYED FORCES •HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY MAY 29, 2009 | A-3 News 300th MPs mentor district Iraqi police Briefs Story and Photo by “We track with this Send news announcements STAFF SGT. MARK BURRELL map where significant things for Soldiers and civilian em- Multinational Division-Baghdad Public Affairs happen, so we can send more IPs ployees to community@ to areas that are more dangerous,” said hawaiiarmyweekly.com. BAGHDAD — The Adamiyah District Iraqi Police (IP) Station, here, has the Zuher, who gets most of his intelligence task of overseeing six IP stations in its from Americans. “We work together as district. a team and set up a patrol distribution June In a combat zone, oversight can be a system.” daunting job, but the Soldiers of the As joint patrols are becoming less 300th Military Police (MP) Company, and less frequent, because of handover 1 / Monday of responsibilities, MPs are focusing 234th Army Birthday Ball 91st MP Battalion, 8th MP Brigade, are more on helping the community to trust — Celebrate the Army’s 234th here to lend a helping hand. IPs, added Shipway. On patrol, they birthday, June 13, 6 p.m., at the The 300th MPs have worked with give IPs lessons in how to interact with Hilton Hawaiian Village, Waiki- these IPs for the last 12 months, earn- ki Coral Ballroom. Cost is $70 ing the trust of their Iraqi counterparts, the community they protect. per person. Appropriate attire said Sgt. Jordan Talbert, a police tran- “Most of the community keeps telling for military attendees is Army sition team leader, 300th MP Co. us we are doing a good job,” said Zuher, dress blues/mess. Formal When the MPs make a suggestion, as who has been a policeman for more evening attire is required for little as it might be, the IPs listen. than 30 years. “They know we are here civilian attendees. “It’s little things, like wearing their to help.” Reserve seating by June 1 uniform on duty and tucking it in. Also, The MPs reinforce the importance of with your unit representative having the proper weapon and ammo talking with locals and passing out lit- (military) or the U.S. Army-Pa- and wearing the proper [personal pro- erature and tip cards detailing what to cific (USARPAC) Protocol Office, tective equipment] while on patrol,” Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Bischof, a military policeman (MP) and platoon sergeant, 300th do and who to call if local citizens find Building T-100, Room 220, Palm said Talbert, as a fellow MP pointed at MP Company, 91st MP Battalion, 8th MP Brigade, stands guard while his Iraqi Police themselves in trouble. Circle, Fort Shafter. For more an IP walking by and told him to tuck counterpart talks with locals in order to provide security and reassurance during a “We let them know that the IPs aren’t information, call USARPAC Pro- in his powder-blue IP shirt. joint patrol at Kessler “White Rose” Market, May 20. bad people, corrupt people, that they tocol at 438-9761. The practical methods the MPs are can go to them whenever they have a teaching the policemen are being fil- doing things to the district-level IPs, According to Zuher Abdulwahab problem, just like law enforcement back WATTS Field Closure — A tered down to six other lower echelon such as tracking gasoline and ammuni- Habib, Adamiyah District operations in the States,” added Shipway. portion of WATTS Field will be stations. tion through a supply officer. commissioner, one of the most practical After working with and coaching IPs closed to conduct sprinkler irri- “They [the IPs] are getting a lot bet- “This helps alleviate the misplace- procedures Soldiers of the 300th MP for almost a year, they have a lot of gation system installation June ter at helping each other out,” said Cpl. ment of supplies. Now we have a Co. have passed on is how to track trust and faith in the MPs to teach them 1-July 1. The softball field and Brian Shipway, an MP team leader, monthly inventory that lets them track criminal activities. Using a district map the right things, continued Shipway. paved jogging track are open, 300th MP Co. “Instead of just ‘me, me, where bullets are going,” added Tal- on the wall of the operations center, “I feel that I came over here and did but please use caution while in me,’ you can see the IPs teaching each bert. “They see how well we operate the IPs employ color-coded push-pins to my job to my fullest potential,” Shipway the area. other at the stations.” and want to be more like us. They take track murders, rapes, improvised ex- said. “I go out every day and give it To facilitate the training, the MPs what we suggest and adopt it with their plosive devices, burglaries and other what I can. If I teach them one thing, it’s SEE NEWS BRIEFS, A-6 suggest different, more efficient ways of own methods.” crimes. a success in my book.” A-4 | MAY 29, 2009 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY • SOLDIERS Terminal Fury ’09 tests defenses in Pacific theater SPC. ASHLEY ARMSTRONG Planners focused attention 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command on developing a wide range of HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE scenarios. — Soldiers of the 94th Army Air “We were focused on chal- lenging the unit. ...Some things and Missile Defense Command we were doing would be a first- (AAMDC), headquartered at Fort time effort achieved by a Shafter, put on their war faces warfighting unit. It’s always during the second part of Termi- great to be in a team that ac- nal Fury 2009, here, May 16-21, complishes something for the as they reacted to scenarios. first time,” said Parker. Terminal Fury, a joint and The Missile Defense Agency combined training exercise, is provided the command, control, designed to improve joint and battle management, and combined warfighting capabil- Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse M. Shipps | Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command Photographer communications (C2BMC) sys- ity and readiness, to ensure op- tem with a subject matter expert Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Alexander Mazza, explosive ordanice disposal technician, Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command, carefully erational plans are credible, to (SME) to assist with the sweeps up the floor of a unit prior to completion, Hwacheon, South Korea, May 20. A 12-person JPAC team is currently deployed to South advance regional security warfighting system, said Parker. Korea in search of fallen U.S. Soldiers killed during the 1950-53 Korean War. cooperation (RSC), and to pos- ture forces for agile and respon- The SME’s knowledge and infor- sive employment. mation greatly affected exercise Search: JPAC strives to find missing Soldiers “It was an advantage to work simulations. with the joint forces because it “It’s always great to be CONTINUED FROM A-2 He learned memorandums of understand- “The op tempo in ROK is dependent on provides an opportunity to col- ing (MOUs) between JPAC and MAKRI and the ability of the J2 (researchers) to identi- laborate to develop courses of in a team that accom- Agency for KIA Recovery & Identification professional development are in place. fy sites and on the priorities established by action to ensure that the Pacif- plishes something for (MAKRI). “(The MOUs) will help with shared intel- the command,” Silverstein said. ic Command (PACOM) Ballistic “The most rewarding thing about the ligence, consistent standards,” said JPAC missions in South Korea have much Missile Defense (BMD) environ- the first time.” mission is being able to work with ROK Silverstein. easier logistics compared to operations in ment successfully executes with Sgt. 1st Class Robin Parker army and being able to work with the Ko- “I think it’s a great event showcasing other countries, Silverstein said. the PACOM commander’s in- Plans Noncommissioned rean version of JPAC (MAKRI),” said Staff two different countries working together,” “Because of the long history of coopera- tent,” said Sgt. 1st Class Robin Officer, 94th Army Air and Sgt. Lamont Davenport, recovery sergeant, Castro said. “It shows a partnership of us tive endeavors, the SOFA (Status of Forces Parker, plans noncommissioned Missile Defense Command Detachment 4, JPAC. working together to find the missing.” Agreement), and the U.N. and U.S. pres- officer, 94th AAMDC. “I’m glad they were here,” said Sgt. 1st JPAC ramps up Korea missions ence, operations usually receive the highest Approximately 3,000 service “New techniques and tactics Class Alberto Culanding, team sergeant, JPAC has recently made strides to conduct level of cooperation and minimal bureau- members under PACOM partic- were developed with the (ex- JPAC. “They’re helping us. MAKRI soldiers more recovery operations in South Korea as cratic or political obstructions,” Silverstein ipated and learned to focus on pert’s) assistance and part of the know what they’re doing, what they’re look- the population of witnesses and family explained. pre-hostilities and transition to outcome will be to drive down ing for. We have them working, digging in members of MIAs back in U.S. age. “With many of the other countries we war in defense of the PACOM new avenues to increase the the hole alongside us.” “In the past, we had research and field re- work in, it is the opposite. We are over- area of responsibility. unit’s ability to assess threats “MAKRI and local Republic of Korea sources dedicated to the DPRK (the Peo- coming a long period of distrust, working “This exercise was very am- to validate the analysis of army support has been very good. (We) ple’s Democratic Republic of Korea). The hard to build political and professional biguous,” according to said Maj. C2BMC with other theater battle couldn’t ask for a more pleasant people to analysts that had focused on maintaining the bridges that are already in place in the Michele Torne, exercise plan- management core systems,” said work with,” Silverstein said. “They’re excel- operations tempo in the DPRK can now ROK,” he added. ner, 94th AAMDC. It was am- Parker. lent, smart, diligent, very attentive and dis- dedicate much of their effort to the ROK,” Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command biguous because they were try- Each exercise shed light on ciplined. Silverstein said. recovery teams are conducting recovery op- ing to emulate what would hap- strengths and weaknesses with- Silverstein got his questions about MAKRI “Like most of our conflicts,” he continued, erations in the provinces of Kangwon and pen in a real world peace time in different participating com- answered during the ongoing mission in “we are faced with an aging generation of Kyongsang from May 10–June 18. scenario. ponents. The purpose of the ex- Korea. He said he never knew if MAKRI primary witnesses, and we are trying to (Editor’s Note: See next week’s edition of “Which is something we ercises was to reinforce had been out at a site before or the process- gather as (much) information and identify the Hawaii Army Weekly for part two of this aren’t used to exercising,” added strengths and overcome es needed to be worked out. sites in a race against this waning resource. series.) Torne. weaknesses. SOLDIERS • HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY MAY 29, 2009 | A-5 8th TSC names Engler, Grothe as top NCO, Soldier of the Year Story and Photos by perform in their military occupation. SGT. RICARDO BRANCH “I had to do a crash course in land 8th Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs navigation,” Engler said, laughing. “I SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — The 8th was struggling a bit, but I took my time Theater Sustainment Command (TSC) verifying all my points and did better named its Noncommissioned Officer than I expected.” (NCO) and Soldier of the Year at Grothe, who won the Soldier of the Schofield Barracks after a military board Year competition, said the board was the The Army has dedicated 2009 as biggest challenge for him. concluded the three-day challenge to the Year of the Noncommissioned select the winners, May 21. “Boards are always the hardest part Officer (NCO) in order to recognize for me,” he said. “I can remember every- Sgt. Elizabeth Engler, noncommis- the achievements of the NCO Corps sioned officer in charge (NCOIC), thing when I’m sitting around talking processing section, 125th Finance Com- about it, but when you are getting pany, and Spc. Matthew Grothe, military grilled by sergeants major you can for- police officer, Headquarters and Head- get a lot of it.” quarters Detachment, 728th Military Po- The competition may be over for the lice Battalion, were selected as the NCO other Soldiers, but for Engler and and Soldier of the Year, respectively. Grothe, their studying is not over … They were among the seven competi- they have to keep the books cracked tors vying for the opportunity to repre- open for the next phase, the USARPAC sent the 8th TSC this year at the U.S. level. Army-Pacific (USARPAC) NCO and Sol- Grothe Engler Soldiers of the 8th Theater Sustainment Command prepare to compete in the two- For anyone with the desire to com- dier of the Year competition. Winners at tion challenge to test their mental and mile run of the Army Physical Fitness Test during the Soldier of the Year pete in a Soldier/NCO of the Year the USARPAC level represent the region physical abilities, and the Soldier/NCO Competition, May 19, at Schofield Barracks. competition, Engler gave some advice. Armywide. board. “Come to these events with an open During a three-day period, the Soldiers “It was really challenging for me,” lot of events, and it was a real growing lenge for her because as a finance Sol- mind,” Engler said. “Do your best and competed in an Army physical fitness Engler said. “It’s the first competition I and learning experience for me.” dier, opportunities in the field are look to these competitions as an oppor- test, a rifle competition, a land naviga- took part in where I had to compete in a She said the contest was a big chal- sometimes scarce with the workload they tunity to showcase (your best effort).” Town Hall: DES, family housing provide current statistics CONTINUED FROM A-1 Army Hawaii Family Housing mander’ program,” explained Ophelia Isreal, with Fencing replacement projects (in WAAF, Can- Senior commander’s strategy Customer Management Services, part of USAG- (WAAF), 48 at Helemano Military Reservation, by and Sante Fe areas) and housing exterior col- The Objective: A safe & respectful com- HI’s Plans, Analysis and Integration Office. and three at Mendonca Park during the last four or schemes (in Kalakaua, Porter, Kaena and Moy- munity & environment. Isreal said two components comprise the new months. er communities) were among top items Hintz •Soldier & community awareness service — a dedicated e-mail address and TV2 tap- The numbers look high, he said, because they discussed for AHFH. (standards). ings. Community members can submit questions encompass a broad range of statistics and cover He reported three new “tot lots” have been •Noncommissioned officer support to the garrison commander at AskTheComman a longer period of time than normally reported. constructed in the Porter community, and resi- [email protected]. Selected answers will be “There’s one main take-away,” Denzler said. dents who renew their leases by Aug. 31 will be channel & chain of command. provided in the Hawaii Army Weekly newspaper “The large majority of our larcenies have one entered to win two season passes to Hawaiian •Directorate of Emergency Services and online; however, all questions will receive re- common theme. … People are not securing their Waters Adventure Park. The AHFH Web site has enforcement. sponses. property, their quarters, their vehicles, and they’re full details at www.ArmyHawaiiFamily •Senior leader engagement. Community members can personally ask a leaving their scooters and bicycles out on their Housing.com. question at the first TV2 taping for the program, front porches. ... I’ve said it before,” he continued, June 8, 11 a.m.-noon, at the Aliamanu Military Concluding, Hintz said a $500 reward incen- ty bus, Fourth of July plans, and Tropics and “unfortunately, we don’t live in Mayberry.” tive is still available for any resident who gives Reservation community center. Pililaau Army recreation centers’ activities. Statistics indicate that juvenile family members information leading to the arrest and convic- More details about the “Ask the Commander” Brandy Gray explained the many services pro- are the culprits of many of the larcenies. tion of criminals responsible for damage and program are forthcoming, Isreal explained. “Maj. Gen. (Raymond) Mason is not happy graffiti in AHFH areas. Even the new Moyer vided by ACS. She highlighted several new offer- The town hall concluded with a question-and- with what he sees,” Denzler said, pointing out that community, he reported, has been damaged by ings, such as a Cooking & Coping class at answer period. A dozen participants addressed the U.S. Army-Hawaii (USARHAW) senior com- graffiti. Schofield, a Stroller Strong support group at various concerns. Most contentious topics in- mander wants “safe and respectful communities Army Community Service (ACS) Tripler Army Medical Center, and an Art in the cluded fencing, housing maintenance and follow- for all of us to enjoy.” Updates from ACS and its Directorate of Fam- Park program at Helemano Military Reservation. up, street parking, speeding and other irrespon- “We need to tell folks what ‘right’ looks like,” ily and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) “Ask the Commander” sible driving. Denzler said. He briefly discussed Mason’s strat- wrapped up presentations. Steve Takekawa re- “In an effort to bring you new ways to get your The next Oahu North Town Hall Meeting is egy to enhance and strengthen communities. minded the audience about FMWR’s Waikiki par- questions answered, we have our ‘Ask the Com- Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m. A-6 | MAY 29, 2009 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY SOLDIERS 25th CAB creates most realistic training environment possible In part two of the series, was to give senior leaders a final oppor- tunity to train, refine and validate the Brigade leadership most current tactics, techniques and recognizes hard work procedures (TTP) as they apply in to- day's operating environment in Iraq. SGT. 1ST CLASS TYRONE C. MARSHALL JR. Equally vital was the opportunity to SGT. MIKE ALBERTS observe Soldiers in action, correct any 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs deficiencies and ensure unit cohesion with future unit attachments that will WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD — integrate with the 25th CAB once de- Soldiers of 25th Combat Aviation ployed. Brigade (CAB) earned praise from sen- “Our objective was to put leaders out ior leaders during their recent there and eliminate their weaknesses," comprehensive Culminating Training Event (CTE), held in preparation for the said Command Sgt. Maj. Osvaldo 25th CAB’s upcoming deployment. Martell, 209th Aviation Support Battal- The CTE forced CAB Soldiers to op- ion. “We owe that to the Soldiers, from erate under increased stress and unique- senior to the most junior Soldiers. It is ly challenging situations. Still, the our responsibility to train them. brigade managed do safely and suc- “If leaders don't know, they won't cessfully fly more than 2,000 hours be able to train their junior Soldiers,” while conducting diverse missions — Martell added, “so I think everybody convoy operations, downed aircraft re- learned where they can improve." covery, resupply missions, humanitar- Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. | 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs With the CTE complete, 25th CAB ian relief, water purification, unmanned Soldiers from B Company, 209th Aviation Support Battalion, “Lobos,” 25th CAB, representing the battalion’s Downed Aircraft senior leaders can take the lessons aerial vehicle recovery, medical evacu- Recovery Team, recover a downed helicopter during a training exercise at Schofield Barracks, April 26. The exercise is part of learned from the CTE and use them to ations, reconnaissance and surveillance, the 25th CAB’s Culminating Training Event. continue improving operating proce- close combat attacks, military operations dures right up until the unit's scheduled on urban terrain training, and many The CAB integrated the virtual and doing downrange, which better pre- tion Combined Arms Tactical Trainer, or rotation to Iraq. other combat-focused operations. constructive elements into its home sta- pares not only our staff but also our in- AVCATT. Understanding this point, the Wings A major component distinguished tion training to create the most realis- dividual Soldiers with as much reality as “CTE situational training and full of Lightning Brigade commander the training event as unique, according tic training environment possible. The possible," Barry said. spectrum operations were conducted extended appreciation for the brigade to Maj. John Barry, simulation and training focused on key staff functions Col. Michael Lundy, commander, on Oahu, Kauai, National Training Cen- and all of the supporting elements dur- plans officer, 25th CAB. at the brigade and battalion level while 25th CAB, elaborated on some specific ter and Pohokuloa Training Area (PTA) ing the exercise. “This was the first truly integrated also training Soldiers and leaders at accomplishments during the CTE. from April 25 through May 3,” Lundy “This exercise was instrumental in aviation LVC (live, virtual and con- each level, all the way down to the in- “The CAB conducted over 669 flights said. “This included everything from our predeployment operations as it pro- structive) event, linking the virtual dividual Soldier. flying over 2,200 hours," said Lundy. counter (improvised explosive device) vided the necessary stress across the world and the various training scenar- “The bottom line is that this inte- “That includes over 1,965 hours of live missions to congressional delegation brigade to continue to improve all of ios into live individual Soldier training," grated CTE enabled us to engage train- flight time and 240 hours of virtual support." our systems, processes and TTPs,” said said Barry. ing objectives that we will actually be flying using a system called the Avia- The goal of the complex operations Lundy.

meeting for the Oahu South 8 / Monday chief, Morale, Welfare and Recre- ment Opportunity Office (EEO) sions per day will be offered community is scheduled, June Sex Signals Tour — U.S. ation, USARPAC, at 438-4173 or will conduct several Prevention June 25-26 at the Sgt. Smith News Briefs 3, 6:30 p.m., at Aliamanu Mil- Army-Pacific (USARPAC) and the [email protected] of Sexual Harrassment (POSH) Theater. (A sign language inter- From A-3 itary Reservation Chapel. Call U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Sex- or Brenda Huntsinger, Installa- /No Fear Act Training Briefs. preter will be provided June 25 Rosey Stone at 438-6147. ual Assault Prevention and Re- tion Sexual Assault Response co- Training is mandatory for De- during the 8:30-9:30 a.m. ses- North Spouse Information ordinator, at 655-1718. partment of Army (DA) Civil- sponse (SAPR) team present the sion) 8:30-9:30 a.m. or 1-2 p.m. Meeting — The next North 5 / Friday ians Employees/ Supervisors and improvisational show "Sex Sig- for employees and 10-11 a.m. Spouse Information Meeting NSPS Employee Town Hall Military Supervisors of DA Civil- nals," June 8-11. 9 / Tuesday or 2:30-3:30 p.m. for supervi- (SIM) is June 1, 9 a.m., at the Ne- — The civilian workforce should Newcomers Brief for Sol- ians. The 75-minute show is a rev- sors. For more information, helani, Schofield Barracks. attend one of two National diers — The next monthly new- •Fort Shafter: Four sessions olutionary concept in sexual as- please contact EEO specialists, Security Personnel System comers briefing for Soldiers is per day will be offered June 10- sault and harassment training Amelia Lazo-Ramos or Janet Schofield Advisory Coun- (NSPS) Employee Town Hall scheduled June 9, 4-5 p.m., at 11 at the Hale Ikena. (A sign and prevention, and explores Baricar at 655-9382. cil Meeting — The next meetings. Jim Duttweiler, U.S. the Soldier Support Center, language interpreter will be pro- mixed messages, gender stereo- Schofield Barracks PX/Commis- Army Garrison-Hawaii, deputy Building 750, Schofield Bar- vided June 10 during the 8:30- types and social pressure in a sary/Nehelani Advisory Council garrison commander, will dis- racks. 9:30 a.m. session) 8:30-9:30 a.m. humorous and interactive way. Ongoing Meeting is June 1, 10:15 a.m., at cuss the upcoming NSPS pay or 1-2 p.m. for employees and Space is limited. Reservations the Nehelani, Schofield Barracks, pool process for this year. Em- 10-11 a.m. or 2:30-3:30 p.m. for Twitter — Do you Twitter? are mandatory by June 1. 10 / Wednesday following the Spouse Informa- ployees need to attend only one POSH Training — U.S. Army supervisors. Follow the garrison at www.twit •Sgt. Smith Theater, Schofield, tion Meeting. For more infor- session. Garrison-Hawaii Equal Employ- •Schofield Barracks: Four ses- ter.com/usaghi. Call 656-3153. mation, call Monica Anguay at •June 3, 10-11 a.m. or 1:30- June 8 and 9, at 9 a.m., 1 p.m. 655-0497. 2:30 p.m., at Fort Shafter, Build- and 3 p.m.; June 11 at 8 a.m., 10 ing 344. a.m. and 1 p.m. 3 / Wednesday •June 5, 10-11 a.m. or 1:30- •Hale Ikena, Fort Shafter, June Oahu South Town Hall — 2:30 p.m., at Sgt. Smith Theater, 10 at 9 am., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The next Oahu South Town Hall Schofield Barracks. Contact Lt. Col. Jacky Westover SOLDIERS HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY MAY 27, 2009 | A-7 Memorial: Warriors dedicate monument CONTINUED FROM A-1 and battalions, and even dif- the thought of remembering was always thinking of ways to these men at the place where they fering years of deployment,” each Soldier. help the Soldier, and make his lived,” stated McCaffrey. “It is and sanctified at this place, is to said McCaffrey. “This ground “We (Cpl. William McMillian mission better,” Brown added. here, on the warrior plains of remember.” now provides a physical tie be- III) spent time with the (Pohoku- “He was always so upbeat about Leilehua, that these men trained While the name of each Sol- tween the memory of each of loa Training Area) aid station, things; he’d be very pleased that to serve and fight in a distant dier etched into the memorial them, their units, and the wide and Charlie Med (C Company, so many people would be here to and ancient land … this monu- was read, lei were placed at the range of dates and distant loca- 225th Bde. Support Bn.) through remember him and all the war- ment is amidst the shadows of the base of the memorial by a Sol- tions where they gave their last all the training and prep for the riors.” units from which they hailed. dier from the unit of the fallen full measure.” deployment,” said Maj. Adam An honor guard fired a 21- “We know they will continual- warrior. Deep emotion was evident Brown, brigade surgeon, 2nd gun salute, which was immedi- ly remind us, and those who will “In life, their bonds to one during the reading of the SBCT, in reflection of one of the ately followed by the playing of follow us, that the cost of service another were distant — stretch- names. Many battle-hardened warriors. Taps. and freedom is incalculable,” Mc- ing across various companies warrior eyes turned down with “He was a great medic that “We have chosen to honor Caffrey concluded. Honors: Communities appreciate military strength CONTINUED FROM A-1 utive officer, Alexander and Baldwin, Inc., said Spc. Christopher Schwauer, U.S. Among those in attendance were Hawaii expressed similar sentiments regarding Army-Pacific (USARPAC), who attended Gov. Linda Lingle; U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye; the Military Partners in Education pro- volunteer efforts of Hawaii’s military. the luncheon with his wife. Adm. Timothy Keating, commander, U.S. gram, throughout the island. “Our communities are strengthened by The luncheon culminated with an Pacific Command; Lt. Gen. Benjamin Stalder recognized the recent efforts of the efforts of military volunteers who awards presentation that recognized Mixon, commanding general, USARPAC; the Soldiers of the 8th Special Troops spend countless hours helping to improve outstanding service members of the year. and many other significant political, mil- Battalion, 8th Theater Sustainment Com- schools, churches and many local service Staff Sgt. Jacob Ferrara, 94th Army Air itary and business leaders of Hawaii. mand, who replaced flags at Webling El- organizations,” he said. Missile Defense Command, was awarded The luncheon was sponsored by a col- ementary School. Soldiers outfitted each Luncheon attendees expressed their feel- Outstanding Noncommissioned Officer of laborative effort of several local business- classroom with a new American flag and ings of appreciation for the luncheon and the Year for the Army. Ferrara, an assistant es, including First Hawaiian Bank, Alexan- replaced the school’s American and the people of Hawaii. operations sergeant, is also the U.S. Army- der and Baldwin Inc., Matson, Tesoro and Hawaiian flags. “I’ve always felt very welcome here in Pacific 2008 Noncommissioned Officer of Kilauea Military Camp Joint Service Recre- Allen Doane, chairman and chief exec- Hawaii, and this event compounds that,” the Year. ation Center. When work is finished. • FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2009

Soldiers from 2nd Platoon, A Company, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, present arms during U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii's Installation Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at the Schofield Barracks Post Cemetery, Monday. Pictured from left to right are Sgt. Bryan Davis, Spc. Corey Johnson, Spc. Lance Moore, Spc. Josh Echeverria, Spc. Johnathon Read, Spc. Scott Blazek, and Sgt. Scott Weller. Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Love (far right), also of 1-27th, served as the noncommissioned officer in charge of the detail.

JACK WIERS U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Public Affairs To see more photos from the Memorial Day ceremo- SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — The ny go to www.garrison words were sometimes difficult to find for retired Sgt. 1st Class Don hawaii.army.mil and click Cook during his visit to the post “USAG-HI Photos" on left cemetery on Memorial Day. menu. “… I have feelings when I come here ... I lost good friends.” have never been found wanting As a member of the Military Or- … our armed forces are like der of the Purple Heart, Cook came none-other.” to remember friends lost in combat, Representatives of Disabled and his perspective offered special American Veterans, Veterans poignancy for the more than 80 in of Foreign Wars, and Women attendance at the remembrance Veterans of America ceremony, Monday. organizations each paid Accompanied by two other hon- respects as members placed ored Purple Heart members, Ace lei under the flagpole and Kaleohano and Moses Pakaki, Cook saluted in respect to service gently laid a flowered wreath at the members, past, present, and in base of the flagpole as the Ameri- conflict. can symbol hung at half-mast. Following the veterans William Summers, representing the “I will continue to come and pay organizations, USAG-HI American Legion, pays his respects during honor to all veterans every year garrison Command Sgt. Maj. U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii's Installation until I die,” Cook said. “I hope after Robert Williamson presented Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at I pass, others will continue to re- a wreath honoring all fallen the Schofield Barracks Post Cemetery, member the service and sacrifice Soldiers. Monday. from those who served in all wars.” Like Cook, Williamson also Surrounded by both past and struggled to find the precise cemetery to offer their respects, present members of the military Photos by Aiko Brum | U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Public Affairs words to describe the day, and his adding flowers and flags to ohana, Col. Matthew Margotta, “Today is a solemn celebration of freedom … a commemoration of those who thoughts turned to current times grave sites already dotted with do- commander, U.S. Army Garrison- have fallen, and a celebration of those who have served,” said Col. Matthew and challenges. nated lei. Hawaii (USAG-HI), called the day Margotta, commander, U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii, during the Installation “(Memorial Day is a) reflection After a 21-gun salute, the flag “a solemn celebration of freedom … from where we came from, and the Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at the Schofield Barracks Post was raised from half-mast position. a commemoration of those who Cemetery, Monday. road ahead. have fallen, and a celebration of War is still going on,” he said. The playing of Taps offered a fi- those who have served.” they are prepared to sacrifice for “Americans sacrifice willingly … For many on that day, unfound nal reminder of the ultimate sacri- “Americans are special because those beliefs,” Margotta said, not for wealth, dominion or reward words were expressed in actions fice made by more than 1.2 million not only do they attach value to underscoring a common thread be- … but because it is right, and it is as a steady stream of visitors American service members during the importance of their beliefs … tween American generations. good,” Margotta continued. “They made the pilgrimage to the post conflict in our nation’s history. Local volunteers create rainbows of remembrance for Soldiers Story and Photo by our Schofield Barracks neighbors,” ex- one volunteer, Vilia Robertson, re- BILL MOSSMAN plained the group’s president Noelle flected upon the group’s efforts. She Staff Writer Sutherland. expressed gratitude for being a part WAHIAWA — Each year before In the past, the group produced lei of a project that gives back to those Memorial Day, dozens of senior citi- approximately two-feet in length. This who served their country and are now zens gather, here, like worker bees to year, however, the volunteers were buried at the Schofield cemetery. flowers, to participate in an annual pa- asked that the floral wreaths be scaled “Our family is very patriotic, and triotic service project — making lei for back to 18 inches. this is how we give back to the mili- the grave sites of those interred at “It’s still a circle of flowers, but tary,” said Robertson, whose deceased Schofield Barracks Post Cemetery. they’re almost lei po’o,” explained father, Lt. Col. Terry Adamiya, was a The volunteers are members of the Sutherland, in reference to the tradi- member of the famous Asian-Ameri- Wahiawa Rainbow Seniors Club, and tional haku lei worn at the top of one’s can unit, the 442nd Infantry Regi- Friday morning they came together head. ment. He was once stationed at with gladness in their hearts, and After receiving this year’s instruc- Schofield Barracks. “After all, without weathered yet willing hands, to slowly tions, the seniors wasted little time. At the military, where would we be?” begin the task of stringing a rainbow 7 a.m., the first wave of club members The garlands were put in coolers of freshly picked flowers for this year’s sprang into action, sorting through until Memorial Day morning when is- challenge. They produced 1,740 leis in some 20 bags of plumeria, numerous (Left to right) Betty Akiyoshi, Tomi Floresca and Noelle Sutherland are among those landwide groups of Cub Scouts, Boy eight hours. branches of bouganvillia, and a large who heed the call to make 1,740 lei for the Memorial Day ceremony at the Scouts, and Girls Scouts carefully Now in it’s third consecutive year, box of handpicked stephanotis, Schofield Barracks Post Cemetery, Monday. placed the wreaths, along with minia- the Memorial Day lei-making event courtesy of the club’s nonagenarian, ture U.S. flags, at the grave sites at began as a suggestion from the seniors Helen Liu. Okazaki checked her list and realized bringing the group’s total to an even Schofield Barracks Post Cemetery. themselves, said Leslie Stewart, chief, Ti leaves were heated in a mi- the group had finished 350 lei. When 500. And, 30 minutes after that, the The Wahiawa Rainbow Seniors Casualty and Mortuary Affairs Assis- crowave oven to increase their pliabili- asked if the volunteers would be able count rose to 650. Club efforts — along with those from tance Center, Schofield Barracks. “They ty for shaping. And the lei, particularly to make a deadline less than five hours “The ladies are actually starting to other organizations, including the approached us (in 2007) because they the bouganvillia and ti leaf, were away, Okazaki nodded confidently. slow down, so we’ve decided to give Wahiawa Mission and volunteers at wanted to get involved and volunteer separated to prevent the colors from “Can do,” she said. “I have faith in them some sugar,” said Okazaki, ob- the Wahiawa Botanical Gardens — their services.” bleeding onto each other, and then these ladies.” serving. After a brief pause, she blurt- continue to be appreciated by those “These are altruistic, community- boxed. Fifteen minutes later, another 150 ed out, “Go get some cake, girls!” who plan and coordinate the annual minded folks putting forth work for At 10:11 a.m., lei counter Yvonne lei had been completed and boxed, When the day was nearly done, event. B-2 | MAY 29, 2009 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY • COMMUNITY sun and water sport fun, June 5, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., at Pililaau Army Recreation Cen- ter. A variety of water sports equipment and beach toys will be available. Round- trip transportation from Schofield Bar- Aliamanu (AMR) Chapel racks is provided. Space is limited. Call 836-4599 655-1130 for reservations. • Catholic Sunday, 8:30 a.m. — Mass Sunday, 9:45 a.m. – Religious 10 / Wednesday Edu. Hula Demonstration — Kumuhula • Gospel (hula teacher) Kahoone Panoke will pres- Sunday, 11 a.m. – Sunday 29 / Today School (Sept.–June only) Waikiki Party Bus — The Army bus ent a Hula workshop, June 10, 5:30-7 Sunday, 12:30 p.m. – p.m., at the Sgt. Yano Library, Schofield Worship service rides again, today, 9 p.m.-4 a.m. The bus •Protestant will pick up riders on Schofield Barracks Barracks. Learn a brief history of hula, Sundays, 9:45 a.m. – watch a demonstration on some basic Worship Service and Fort Shafter and take them down to Sunday, 11 a.m. – Sunday party in Waikiki, worry-free. steps and develop a better understanding School (Sept. – June only) of the rich cultural tradition of hula in Free tickets are available at Informa- Hawaii. Call 655-8002. Fort DeRussy Chapel tion, Ticketing and Registration offices, 836-4599 and riders must have a ticket to board the • Catholic party bus. The bus is also scheduled to run Saturday, 5 p.m. – Mass in Ongoing Chapel (May–Aug.) June 12 and 26, and July 17 and 31. Saturday, 6 p.m. – Mass on Call 655-9971/438-1985. Beach Sunset Café — The Sunset Café locat- • Protestant ed at Pililaau Army Recreation Center is Sunday, 9 a.m. – Worship Friday Night Scrappers — Enjoy an Service a great spot for retreats or off-sites. The • Buddhist evening of scrapbooking fun and friends café overlooks the emerald waters of 1st Sunday, 1 p.m. at the next session of Friday Night Scrap- Pokai Bay with breathtaking sunsets and pers, May 29, 4-9 p.m., at Schofield Bar- a lanai offering the perfect Hawaiian set- Fort Shafter Chapel racks Arts and Crafts. Bring in a scrap- ting for special occasions. For more 836-4599 booking project, and come make friends. information, call 696-4778. • Contemporary Protestant Cost is just $5; supplies are available for PARC is open to all active and retired Sunday, 9 a.m.–“The Wave” an extra fee. Call 655-4202. military, members of the Reserve and Na- Worship tional Guard, active and retired Depart- Helemano (HMR) Chapel ment of Defense civilian employees in- 653-0703 Aiko Brum | U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Public Affairs cluding Coast Guard, dependents and • Contemporary Protestant June sponsored guests. Sunday, 9 a.m. – Bible Study Sunday, 10 a.m. – Worship Service & Children’s Church 1 / Monday Newcomer’s Island Tour — Join Army A Scouts ‘honor’ Main Post Chapel 655-9307 Fourth of July Picnic Reservations — Community Service (ACS) for a newcom- The Recreation Activities office, Schofield SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Christian Anderson, 9, of Cub Scout Pack ers tour of the beautiful island of Oahu. • Catholic Barracks, will begin accepting picnic site Sunday, 9 a.m. – CCD & RCIA 173, places an American flag at the foot of a grave site at the Schofield North Oahu pick up is at the Schofield Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – Mass reservations for the annual Fourth of July Barracks Post Cemetery, hours prior to U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii's Barracks ACS on the second and fourth • Collective Protestant Spectacular starting June 1 at 10 a.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. – Worship Installation Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony, May 25. See other Saturday of each month. Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – Sunday Cost is $75 for a 25-foot by 25-foot space. Scout photos at www.garrison.hawaii.army.mil. Click “USAG-HI Photos.” The South Oahu pick up is at Fort School Picnic sites go fast. Call 655-0111/2. • Gospel Shafter Flats ACS Training Center the Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – Sunday Post Chapel, Schofield Barracks. Presen- mation, contact Tripler Army Commu- third Wednesday of each month. The tour School Newborn Care I — Taking care of a Sunday, noon – Worship tations and discussions will begin at 6 nity Service at 438-4499. departs from each location at 8:15 a.m. Service newborn for the first time can be scary. p.m. On-site child care is available, but and returns at 4 p.m. MPC Annex, Building 791 From holding to diapering to bathing, registration and sign-up are required. 5 / Friday To reserve a seat, call 655-4227 come learn the basics of newborn care to Contact ACS EFMP at 655-4227 for Family Fun Fridays — Family Fun (Schofield Barracks) or 438-4499 (Fort • Chalice Circle make the early months special for parents Tuesday, 7 p.m. details or child care reservations. Friday is back at the Tropics Recreation Shafter Flats). • Islamic Prayers and Study and baby (this is a two-part consecutive Center, June 5, 6 p.m., with free Papa Friday, 1 p.m. series), June 1, 9–11 a.m., Sgt. Yano Li- • Buddhist 4 / Thursday John’s pizza, games and contests the Auto Storage Rental Special — For 4th Sunday, 1 p.m. brary, Schofield Barracks, and June 2, 9- Audio and eBooks Database Demo whole family will enjoy. Check out Nin- a limited time only, rent a metal storage Soldiers Chapel 11 a.m., Aliamanu Military Reservation — Learn how to use eBook or audio book tendo Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360 games or shed at the Schofield Barracks or Fort community center. Call 655-4227. collections at the Sgt. Yano Library, play a game of pool, darts, air hockey, Shafter Auto Skills Centers for only $40 • Catholic Friday–Saturday, noon – Schofield Barracks, June 4, anytime be- table tennis, beach volleyball and much for the entire length of your rental. Adoration 2 / Tuesday tween 2-6 p.m. A demonstration of more. Call 655-5698. Call 655-9368 or 438-9402. • Liturgical Parenting Your Adolescent — This ac- Tumblebook read-along titles for stu- Sunday, 9:30 a.m.– Worship tivity is for parents of adolescents ages dents will be available. Call 655-8001. Teen Dance Club — Check out the R&R Workshops — Family Readiness Tripler AMC Chapel 13-18. Much like 1-2-3 Magic, Parenting Teen Dance Club summer jam (for teens Group leaders (FRG) interested in sched- 433-5727 Your Adolescent offers different parent- Art in the Park uling rest and recuperation (R&R) or rein- — Join family fun in grades 6-12), June 5, 6-9:30p.m., at the • Catholic ing techniques to deal with the chal- the month of June and learn about being Aliamanu Military Reservation gymnasi- tegration workshops should contact Mo- Sunday, 11 a.m. – Mass lenges of the “teenage years,” June 2, 9- bilization and Deployment to schedule a Monday–Friday, 12 p.m. – Mass “green.” Activities include various arts um. Dance to the latest music with guest Saturday, 5 p.m. – Mass 11 a.m., Army Community Service, and crafts, gardening and a chance to DJ Fresh. Dance contests, door prizes and workshop 'when and where you want it'. • Protestant Schofield Barracks. Call 655-0596. Call 655-4227. Sunday, 9 a.m. – Worship meet Kelly Bear. refreshments will be available. Service Activities will take place at the fol- Cost is $5 and Child, Youth and School A variety of R&R workshops topics Autism Support Group — The Army lowing locations: Aliamanu Military Services, military or school ID is required. are available including; making R&R Wheeler Chapel 656-4481 Community Service’s (ACS) Exceptional Reservation, AMA playground, June 4, 2- Call 833-0920. work for you, R&R couples communica- • Catholic Family Member Program (EFMP) will 5 p.m.; Fort Shafter community center tion, R&R and children, and separation is Saturday, 5 p.m. – Mass • Collective Protestant conduct an Autism Support Group meet- playground, June 18, 2-5 p.m.; and Hele- BOSS Beach Bash Get-A-Way — not easier the second time around. Call to- Sunday, 9 a.m. – Worship ing, June 2, at Aliamanu Military Reser- mano Military Reservation community Join the Better Opportunities for Single day at 655-4354 to find the right work- Sunday, 9 a.m. – Sunday vation Chapel, and June 10, at the Main center, June 25, 2-5 p.m. For more infor- Soldiers (BOSS) group for a full-day of shop for your group. School

the Schofield Barracks Main Exchange lunch and entertainment at and participate in on-site interviews. mall area and the commissary. the Honolulu Zoo, June 6, 9 Attendees should bring copies of Each day, thousands of people across a.m.-2 p.m. their resume. America are in need of bone marrow trans- Free bus service is be- Children are not permitted into plants. All it takes is five minutes and a ing provided from Schofield the venue. The fair is open to Depart- simple mouth swab to register. Anyone Barracks, Hickam Air Force Base, ment of Defense (DoD) ID cardholders and in good health between the ages of 18 Pearl Harbor, and Marine Corps any legal U.S. citizen age 18 and over. and 60 are eligible. For more information, Base Hawaii. This event is sponsored by the For more information, contact MCCS Call 624-2585 for movie Send announcements to listings or go to aafes.com [email protected]. contact TAMC representative Michelle Lele United Service Organizations and the City Marine and Family Services at 257- at 433-6699. Visit www.dodmarrow.com. and County of Honolulu. 7787/7790. under reeltime movie listing. 29 / Today Aloha Care Drive — Operation Home- 5 / Friday 12 / Friday front-Hawaii in collaboration with the Ro- Pan-Pacific Festival — The 30th Annu- Dental Assistant Training — The Ongoing tary Club of West Pearl are collecting do- al Pan-Pacific Festival sponsored by the Schofield Barracks American Red Cross Celebrate Centennial — Audio pod- nations of island goodies to send to de- Hawaii Tourism Authority will take place Service Center is accepting applications casts highlighting the significance of 25 ployed Hawaii Soldiers for Fourth of July June 5-7 in and around areas of Waikiki. for fall enrollment in the Volunteer Den- historical sites located on Schofield Bar- celebrations. The festival is one of the oldest intercultur- tal Assistant Program (VDAP) now through racks are available to download at the Donations of Spam, Kona coffee, al events promoting relationships between June 12. VDAP is a volunteer program U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Web site. macadamia nut chocolates, mochi crunch, Hawaii and the Pan-Pacific region. that provides training and experience in the Explore the history of Schofield Barracks cuttlefish, University of Hawaii caps, T- •June 5, 7-10 p.m., enjoy a street fes- dental assistant field. and celebrate its centennial. A variety of shirts and flip flops are being accepted at tival along Kalakaua Avenue featuring Eligible candidates must be military different formats are available to augment the Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange and at seven stages filled with cultural perform- family members, be at least 18 years old a walking or driving tour, such as WMV, State of Play Lex Brodie’s locations at Queen Street and ances. and have at least 18 months remaining on MP3, M4V and AIFF. A tour brochure can Pearlridge, now through June 12. •June 6, 7 p.m., enjoy a island. Students will complete 1,000 class- be found at the Tropic Lightning Museum. (PG-13) Monetary donations to assist Hawaiian island concert room and clinical hours. Call 655-4927 or Visit the podcast page at www.garri Friday, 7 p.m. in the shipping of more than at the Sunset on the request an application at becky. son.hawaii.army.mil/sites/podcasts/Trop Wednesday, 7 p.m. 500 Aloha Care packages Beach stage, Waikiki. [email protected]. icLightningCentennial.asp. are being accepted online •June 7, 5 p.m., an at www.operationhome eclectic mix of perform- 15 / Monday DEFY Program — Drug Education for Hannah Montanna: front.net/hawaii. ers, dancers and colorful “Kids Can” Contest – The Child, Youth Youth, or DEFY, is looking for youth ages The Movie To register a service member floats will be featured during a and School Services SKIES Unlimited Stu- 9-12 to participate in a free, year-round, to receive a package, contact sunset parade along Kalakaua Av- dio is hosting a “Kids Can” talent contest, two-phase drug education and mentor- (G) Eva Laird Smith at 469-7427 or e-mail enue through the heart of Waikiki June 15, 5 p.m. Children in kindergarten- ship program. DEFY is about creating pos- Saturday, 4 p.m. [email protected]. Pack- ending at Kapiolani Park. 12th grade or homeschooled are invited to itive experiences so youth choose healthy ages will be shipped June 13. perform in the following categories: I Can alternatives to substance abuse and gang 6 / Saturday Make People Laugh, I Can Rap, and I Can involvement. 31 / Sunday O-bon Celebration — The Hawaii Plan- Speak or present a drawing for the I Can Phase I is a camp, July 8-July 17. Phase World No Tobacco Day — The U.S. De- tation Village (HPV) will host the first O- Draw contest. II is program development. Youth must partment of Defense (DoD)/Tricare encour- bon event of the season, June 6, 5-10 p.m. Acts can be performed solo or with a commit to attending one Saturday per ages service members and their families to O-bon is an annual Japanese Buddhist group. The top three finalists in each cat- month, Sept. 2009-May 2010, during Phase participate in World No Tobacco Day, May ritual bringing families and friends to- egory will qualify for the finale, Aug. 2, 10 II. DEFY graduation is May 15, 2010. 31. Soldiers can fill-out e-cards announc- gether to honor the ancestral spirits. a.m. Contestants must register by June 8. Applications for this program are due ing their intention to give up tobacco, The celebration will feature six dance To request an application and contest June 2009. Junior staff mentors ages 13- May 31, at www.ucanquit2.org. groups; food and refreshments will be rules call SKIES Office at 655-9818. 18 are also needed. For more information Fighting The DoD encourages enlisted men and available for purchase. HPV is located in or to apply e-mail latasha.jones@ women to use the day as the starting point historic Waipahu town at 94-695 Waipahu 19 / Friday pacom.mil or james.t. [email protected], or (PG-13) for a lifetime commitment to being to- Street. Admission is free and parking is MCBH Job Fair — Marine Corps Base visit www.donhq.navy.mil/defy/. Saturday, 7 p.m. bacco free. available. Hawaii (MCBH) will host a job fair, June Thursday, 7 p.m. For more information, contact the 19, 9 a.m.-noon, at the Kahuna’s Commu- YMCA Camp Scholarships — The village at 677-0110 or visit www.hawaii nity Ballroom, MCBH. Armed Services YMCA offers summer June plantationvillage.org. The fair will feature vacancies within camp scholarships. The scholarships are for Monsters vs. Aliens Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), one week of traditional camp at Camp (PG) 2 / Tuesday Honolulu Zoo HMAM Day — Mili- openings at MCBH and approximately 40 Erdman and are open to military family Sunday, 2 p.m. Bone Marrow Donor Drive — Help tary families (retired, active duty and re- other companies and government agencies. members between the ages of 6 and 15. For save a life by registering to be a bone serve military members and their families Interested applicants will be able to speak more information call 624-5645 or e-mail marrow donor, June 2, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at with ID) will be treated to free admission, with recruiters, apply for vacant positions, [email protected]. No shows on Mondays or Tuesdays. COMMUNITY • HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY MAY 29, 2009 | B-3 Spouses display brawn and brains during GI Jane Day event Story and Photos by BILL MOSSMAN Staff Writer SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Midway through GI Jane Day, Saturday, Josie Dyon and Angie Kennedy were asked what they would tell their husbands at the conclusion of a physically and men- tally demanding day of activities, here. After a brief pause, the military wives looked at each other and in unison bold- ly declared, “Buddy, we can do it too!” before breaking into a chorus of laugh- ter. It was a statement undoubtedly shared by many of the 85 participants, who rolled up their sleeves, flexed their mus- cles and proved that not only did they Ligaya Hartman, in green, and teammate Josie Dyon, at rear, attempt to navigate a have the brawn for military life, but the 75-pound wooden plank onto an adjacent swing in order to form a bridge for par- brains as well. ticipants to safely cross over, during GI Jane Day activities, Saturday, at Schofield Hosted by the rear detachment of the Barracks. 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (3IBCT), GI Jane Day is the Army’s way pleting the courses, participants also had While Auna’s team was crossing over of acquainting spouses to a typical to problem solve rather quickly. The quicksand, using only an 8-foot-long Soldier’s workday. courses required team members to safe- plank of wood and rope, her team mem- Event participants were divided into At center, Ashleigh Auna, 14, thinks outside the box with a mid-air maneuver dur- ly traverse obstacles while avoiding bers suddenly realized they still needed teams to complete a slew of challenging ing GI Jane Day activities. “mines,” or those areas marked in red, to retrieve the plank. Auna volunteered courses at the Leadership Reaction and “quicksand,” while racing against a and completed the task by hanging up- Course, here. The teams also experienced explained. dent than on the 3rd Brigade, Special 12-minute time limit. side down from a rope — while careful- the Military Operations on Urbanized The biggest challenge facing many Troops Battalion, rear detachment team “These courses require critical think- ly sliding the plank over the quicksand Terrain (MOUT) site, where the spouses of the participants was learning to build of spouses. The members, which includ- ing,” Jackson explained, “but there is and safely back to her teammates. got up close and personal with the kinds camaraderie and work toward a common ed Dyon and Kennedy, could be ob- no right way to do any of this. It all “I’ve never seen that done in my 20 of weapons their Soldiers often carry. goal. served actively communicating and en- comes down to what you can think of.” years in the military,” admitted Jack- “We’re trying to give them a military “In the military, it’s a lot easier to give couraging each other throughout the Such was the case with 14-year-old son, shaking his head with incredulity. experience as best and as safely as we orders because the rank is the leader,” ex- day. Ashleigh Auna, a 2-27th Infantry “That was creative.” can,” explained Capt. Sean Weeks, 3IBCT. plained Sgt. 1st Class Jimmie Jackson, “Not once was there any bickering in Battalion team member. The teenager In the end, the same endorsement “For some of them, all they know is, 3IBCT, who helped organize the event. our group,” Dyon said. “We were all convinced her father, Master Sgt. Von could be said about all of the GI Jane ‘Well my husband comes home from “To me, it would seem tougher for these open to everyone’s ideas, and I think Auna, 3IBCT, to add her to the team so Day participants. work in a dirty uniform, and I cook a women, who don’t have that same type that’s pretty unique to find in a team.” she could experience what he does on a Or as Sgt. Laquanda Bligen told one meal, and then he’s gone.’ of rank structure. But, they were able to “For not knowing each other really daily basis. particular unit following the completion “(GI Jane Day) sort of gives the spouse overcome a great challenge and some- well, I think we’ve done a pretty good He agreed, and she didn’t disappoint. of a course, “Ladies, that was an out- a taste of what their Soldiers, husbands how gain consensus among each other.” job,” Kennedy added. She promptly pulled off the day’s most standing job. You all can take my place or family members go through,” Weeks Nowhere was this attitude more evi- While teamwork was essential to com- ingenious move on the course. anytime.” Chapels invite children to Crocodile Dock ‘Where fearless kids shine God’s Light’ U.S. ARMY GARRISON-HAWAII PUBLIC AFFAIRS “Their experience in each activity is related to the A self-registration table is also available “Crocodile Dock” VBS is perfect News Release theme for the day,” Whalen continued, “which tru- at the AMR Chapel on the lower lanai. for children who have just moved SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — The Schofield Barracks ly helps them remember and own that experience.” Directions on the form will guide to Hawaii because they meet Main Post Chapel (MPC) and the Aliamanu Military The Schofield Barracks program will run June applicants through the registration friends right away, and the entire Reservation (AMR) Chapel are accepting applications 15-19, 9 a.m.-noon, at the Main Post Chapel (MPC), process. family gets introduced to a for Vacation Bible School (VBS). Building 790, and the AMR program will run July Additionally, the chapel has congregation of people to help “Rockin’ in the swamp, having fun, making new 13-17, 9-11:45 a.m. at the AMR Chapel, Building slots open for youth volunteers support them as they settle in. friends and learning more about Jesus’ love is what 1790. in seventh through twelfth For more information, call this year’s ‘Crocodile Dock’ VBS theme is all about,” Crocodile Dock is for children who are 4 years old grades or adults. Volunteer forms the Schofield Barracks (655- said Kathy Whalen, director of religious education, by June 1 through students who have just complet- will also be available to fill out at 6645) or AMR Chapel (833- South Community Chapels. “We all learn best ed sixth grade. the VBS registration table. 8175) Religious Education de- through our experiences, so VBS is set up for the Parents can register their children at the Schofield The chapel hopes to have more partments. children to be doing Bible study, music, drama, Barracks MPC, Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., volunteers be part of this exciting crafts and snacks. and Sundays, 10 a.m.-noon. week. B-4 | MAY 29, 2009 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY COMMUNITY Families, leadership take part in Lantern Floating Ceremony

Story and Photos by BILL MOSSMAN Staff Writer FMWR’s lantern HONOLULU — Standing in knee- deep waters among the thousands at Ala Moana Beach Park, Amy Urbina’s floating trip a hit thoughts were as distant as the cruise- liners and boats dotting the horizon, Monday evening. with Army riders In her mind’s eye, she could only see two men: her deceased brother BILL MOSSMAN and her deployed husband, who was Staff Writer off in a faraway land, fighting a war. HONOLULU — U.S. Army Garrison- Urbina longed to be in their pres- Hawaii’s Family and Morale, Welfare and ence at that moment — to hold them in Recreation (FMWR) and Outdoor Recreation her arms once again, but resigned to (ODR) staff are getting a big “thumbs up” for the fact that her fondest wishes would the logistical support provided to military not be happening anytime soon. families attending the Lantern Floating Cer- She settled for the next best thing, emony at Ala Moana Beach Park, Memor- writing each of them a personal mes- ial Day. sage filled with love and hope, and Soldiers and family members that took then sending these words out into the advantage of the first-year complimentary waters before her. bus service, agreed that parking issues and “I thought I’d do this for my broth- unfamiliarity with the park and its sur- er, Jimmy, who was 46 when he passed rounding areas, would have likely kept them away last May 4,” she said. “I also Capt. Ines Sanchez (right), a nurse with the Tripler Army Medical Center, and her parents, Teresa (center) and Gabriel on post had it not been for the FMWR bus wanted to do this for my husband, Lt. (left), pause for a moment to reflect upon the lives of deceased family members during the 10th Annual Lantern Floating service. Col. Luis Urbina, who is currently de- Ceremony at Ala Moana Beach Park, Monday evening. More than 40,000 visitors and residents ployed to Iraq. For him, all I wrote attended the 10th annual event this year, lin- was, ‘Just come back safely.’” Lantern officials reached out to ing the shores of Ala Moana Beach Park as “He’s always on my mind,” added USAG-HI with event sponsor Na Lei early as 10 a.m. Urbina about her husband of 10 years, Aloha Foundation by sending represen- “I hate to say it, but I probably wouldn’t “even though we’re worlds apart.” tatives to conduct pre-event work- have come because it would have been just For Capt. Ines Sanchez, Tripler shops and lectures at Schofield Barracks me and my daughter,” admitted Amy Army Medical Center, remembering and Fort Shafter, earlier this month. Urbina, who attended the ceremony with her those who have passed on is a topic Col. Matthew Margotta, commander, toddler, Hannah. “I mean, where would I go? that’s always on her mind. And so USAG-HI, expressed gratitude to be Who would I ask? And to do it all on my she, along with her parents, Gabriel representing the branch of the mili- own with my 2-year-old? No.” Sanchez and Teresa Espinoza of tary that shares many of the same tra- Capt. Ines Sanchez also enjoyed the use Ecuador, crafted their messages in their ditions as those espoused at the cere- of the three canopies provided by FMWR for native tongue, Spanish, for several mony. the event and set up by ODR staff well be- long-gone family members and “I think it really shows the Army has fore the bus arrived from Schofield Bar- friends. become an integral and accepted part racks. “I feel like today has been good for of the Hawaiian community,” Margot- “This is cool and convenient,” said me,” explained Sanchez, who works as ta said. “We try to say that we’re not Sanchez of the tents, whose occupants in- a nurse in labor and delivery. “It has separate and distinct from the Hawai- cluded her elderly parents, Gabriel Sanchez helped bring closure and allowed me ian community. We’re all family mem- and Teresa Espinoza of Ecuador. to say goodbye to those people who I bers, and our Soldiers and our kids are Conor Joyce, recreation specialist and Amy Urbina remembers the life of her late brother, Jimmy Bean, and wishes her wasn’t able to say it to.” all part of it. programs manager, ODR, said the free serv- deployed husband, Lt. Col. Luis Urbina, a safe return while releasing her lantern Margotta also wrote tributes on a ice would be offered again next year — Urbina and Sanchez were among boat during the Lantern Floating Ceremony at Ala Moana Beach Park. the military family members who rode lantern to those currently serving in the with a few additional features. in from Schofield Barracks to partici- 2,000 candlelit lanterns as a way of “We are willing to try anything, to armed forces as well as to a fallen “Next year, we’ll bring grills, barbecue, pate in the annual Lantern Floating peacefully remembering loved ones pursue any avenue that will help any comrade — best friend Maj. Andy Bur- some of our own water supplies, and maybe Hawaii Ceremony, May 25. who have passed. Soldier in the recovery process,” said ris, who lost his life “in the Middle even kayaks,” he said. “That’ll make it more The 10th annual event, themed For the Army leadership in Hawaii, Loran Doane, media relations chief, East a couple of years ago.” of a full-activity day for our families.” “Many Rivers, One Ocean,” saw the Lantern Floating Ceremony also U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii (USAG- “To be invited this year to participate The Schofield Barracks bus service left record-level crowds lining the shore- represented an opportunity to not HI). “And if one Soldier walks away in what is essentially a Hawaiian tra- Sgt. Smith Theater at 11 a.m. and returned line at the park and allowed residents only remember but to help wounded from here feeling better about himself, dition means an awful lot to those of to post shortly after the ceremony at 9 p.m. and visitors to cast afloat more than warriors and family members heal. then it will all be worth it.” us who wear the uniform.” SPORTS • HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY MAY 29, 2009 | B-5 per person and includes equipment and round-trip transportation from Schofield Barracks. Call 655-0143. 10 / Wednesday Kayaking Enthusiast Meeting — Looking for others who share your in- terest and the love of the sport of kayaking? Join a kayaking enthusiast 30 / Saturday meeting, June 10, 6-7:30 p.m., at Out- Stand up Paddleboard Lessons — door Recreation, Schofield Barracks. Check out the latest craze to hit the This is a free program. Call 655-0143. surf crazy islands: paddle boarding. Lessons are scheduled, May 30, 9 a.m.- 11 / Thursday 12 p.m., with Outdoor Recreation, Biking Enthusiast Meeting — Look- Schofield Barracks. Cost is $40 per per- ing for others who love to bike? Join a son and includes all equipment and biking enthusiast meeting, June 11, 6- round-trip transportation from Schofield 7:30 p.m., at Outdoor Recreation, Barracks. Call 655-0143. Schofield Barracks. This is a free pro- gram. Call 655-0143. Beach Volleyball Tournament — Teams are invited to bump, set and spike their way to success during a Ongoing beach volleyball tournament, May 30, 8:30 a.m., at the Tropics, Schofield Bar- Les Ozawa | Tripler Army Medical Center Public Affairs Free Ladies Golf Clinic — Learn racks. Enjoy food and drink specials, the basics of golfing at a free ladies giveaways and awards for top players. On the go and in the know golf clinic. The clinic is offered the first This is an all-day tournament. Play- Saturday of each month at Leilehua ers must be 18 years old or older to play, TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER — (Left to right) Tanya Winters with her daughter, Cadence, and Katie Golf Course Driving Range from 2:30- cost is $10 per team to enter, but active Godbey with her daughter, Hannah, chat with Navy Capt. Tamara Grigsby, a Tripler Army Medical Center 3:30 p.m. Call 655-4653 to sign up. duty military can play for free. (TAMC) pediatrician, during the Stroller Strong walking group, Tuesday morning. The networking and health Call 438-1152. initiative is part of a Keiki Wellness program and meets every Tuesday, 8:30-9:30 a.m., at the TAMC baseball Karate Classes — Children ages 5 field track. and older can learn Do Shudokan karate 31 / Sunday at three U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Hawaiian Canoe Paddling — Learn Every week parents are invited to go for a morning stroll and take advantage of some one-on-one time with physical fitness centers: Aliamanu Mil- how to paddle a canoe while hearing a knowledgeable community representatives. Next week’s guest walkers will be Dr. Angela Hsu, TAMC pedi- itary Reservation (AMR), Fort Shafter, brief history of outrigger canoeing in atric critical care doctor; Alicia Tiggs, recreation assistant, TAMC Fitness Center; and a military life family Helemano or Schofield’s Bennett Youth the Hawaiian culture, May 31, 6 a.m.–12 consultant. For more information, call 655-4227. Center. Classes cost $35 per month. p.m. Skilled paddlers will accompany A family discount is available. Also, each canoe, assisting and supporting day hike to various locations around the 7 / Sunday adults 18 and older can learn Do Shu- guests interested in this activity. June island, June 6, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Challenge Adventure Kayaking — Come dokan karate at the AMR Physical Fit- Cost is $45 per person and includes yourself against nature with others. Cost along with Outdoor Recreation for a ness Center, Mondays and Wednes- all equipment and round-trip trans- is $10. Water and limited round-trip half-day of adventurous kayaking from days, 7-8:30 p.m. Cost is $40 per portation from Schofield Barracks. Call 6 / Saturday transportation from Schofield Barracks various beaches around the island of month. Call Joseph Bunch at 488-6372 655-0143. Adventure Hiking — Enjoy an easy will be provided. Call 655-0143. Oahu, June 7, 6 a.m.-noon. Cost is $25 or 265-5476.

hike ascending out of the Manoa pavement at 7:30 a.m. The event a.m., at Mokuleia Beach Park. for active duty Soldiers wishing 14 / Sunday Valley. A $2 donation is request- promises to be a great day to The race consists of a 400-meter to represent Team Army Hawaii Hibiscus Half-Marathon — ed of nonmembers. An adult exercise, socialize and celebrate swim, 10-mile bike ride and a 3- at the Army 10-Miler. The 3rd annual Hibiscus Half- must accompany children un- the human-animal bond. mile run. The race is open to active duty Marathon (13.1-miles) is sched- der 18. Visit www.htmclub.org. This year’s theme, “Off Leash The swim begins and ends at Soldiers, retirees, National uled, June 14, 6 a.m. beginning and Loving It!” is in recogni- Mokuleia Beach Park. For more Guardsmen, Army Reservists and Send sports announcements to and ending at Kapiolani Park at 6 / Saturday tion of the Hawaii Kai Dog information or to register, con- their adult family members, De- the Diamond Head end of Waiki- community@hawaiiarmy Soccer Try Outs — Tryouts Park’s first anniversary. The 2.3- tact Chris Gardner, 372-8885. partment of Defense, and De- ki. An optional 15k distance is weekly.com for the Kaoi Soccer Club for boys mile walk meets at the Hawaii partment of the Army civilians offered for walkers with a 17- and girls ages 6-18 are sched- Kai Park & Ride on Keahole 13 / Saturday working on an Army installa- minute mile or slower pace. 31 / Sunday uled June 6-7 at the Waiau Dis- Street. 10-Mile Race Around tion. Awards will be provided to Hike Oahu — Join the trict Park (98-1650 Kaahumanu The $20 registration fee in- Wheeler — Family and Morale, The fastest times for the first the top three males and females Hawaiian Trail & Mountain Club St., Pearl City). Boys will meet cludes a T-shirt, goodie bag, Welfare and Recreation is ac- four male and first two female in 16 divisions. All participants on a 5-mile intermediate hike from 10 a.m.-noon, and girls bottled water and a chance to cepting entries for the 2009 10- active duty Soldiers will repre- registered by May 31 will receive along the Iliahi Ridge, May 31, 8 from 1-3 p.m. Teams play every win a prize. Proceeds support Mile Race Around Wheeler, sent Team Army Hawaii. Entries a T-shirt. Strollers are welcome. a.m.-4 p.m. This pleasant loop weekend in various locations the dog park and other off-leash scheduled June 13, 6:45 a.m. must be received by June 5, 4 To register online go to www.ac off the Manana Trail has sever- around Honolulu. No club fees parks on the island. The race is the qualifying event p.m. Call Jim Perry at 655-9650. tive.com or call 534-1222. al ups and downs, which make are required. Call 626-2986. A .7-mile route for small or for a good workout. Call John older dogs is available. Contact Hall, 377-5442. 7 / Sunday [email protected]. Save the date for these hikes: 5th Annual Dog Walk — •June 6, 2-mile novice short The 5th Annual Hawaii Kai Dog North Shore Triathlon — valley hike in Manoa. Walk is June 7. Check-in starts at The Bike Factory North Shore •June 6, 5-mile intermediate 6:30 a.m., and paws hit the Triathlon is scheduled, June 7, 6