Most Military
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
Reminder: Fireworks and pyrotechnics Ah are prohibited aboard Marine Corps awaii anne bases in Camp Smith Hawaii Volume 29, Number 26 Serving Marine Corps Base Hawaii June 29, 2000 B-2 Most military Serious stuff will see pay hikes in July No, Jim Gammon° He said the reform has two other American Forces Press Service effects: every promotion will be worth WASHINGTON, D.C. - Most ser- more in terms of absolute dollars, and the vice members will see their pay increase table still provides meaningful longevity in July as a result of the final leg of the raises. The percentage hike that people compensation triad passed by Congress see in July varies depending on where last year. and how much the pay table was out of Pay table reform goes into effect in adjustment, Bloxom said. Members will July with about 75 percent of service see changes if the table was out of whack members receiving raises of one-half per- or none if the table was about right - E- cent to 5.5 percent, said Navy Capt. 2 rates, for instance, don't change July 1, I Elliott Bloxom, director of DoD compen- he said. sation. The other two legs of the triad "The E-2 pay raise has historically DoD pushed last year were the overall been more than the E-3 or E- 4 pay raise 4.8 percent ,raise in January and retire- in terms of dollar values," Bloxom said. ment reform. "We put a lot of money into the E-3 and The increase in July is in addition to E-4, such that, with that promotion it the January raise. "This is a permanent brings more than the E-2." adjustment or correction to the pay table Regardless how much their pay to reward performance over longevity," increases July I, all service members will Cpl. Charles E. Moore Bloxom said. "This restores some of the benefit from the reform as they continue Lance Corporal Joe E. Croak prepares to enter a room during the Special Reaction Team's close-quarters combat balance the pay table has lost over the training Friday. Marine Corps Base Hawaii Military Police were at Schofield Barracks recently conducting this last 50 years." See PAY HIKES, A-8 required training. See more on this story on page A-8. Movie extras needed for Windtalkers film Sgt. Robert Carlson the role Navajo code talkers played in many of the campaigns. call July 8 or 9 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Press Chief Island Wind, Inc., who is producing the picture in conjunction with Extras will earn $100 per day before taxes, and must be available ,A local movie production company needs movie extras for an MOM Pictures, is seeking more than 500 extras to participate in the for filming between August and December. Extras will need to be in a upcoming feature film, and will be conducting a casting call at the film as military personnel. leave or liberty status during filming sessions. Further information on MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay Enlisted Club July 8 and 9. A majority of the film's 'lighting scenes will depict the battle for work dates and time schedules will be addressed during the casting Windtalkers, a film starring Nicolas Cage and Christian Slater, will Saipan, and will be filmed at various locations on Oahu. calls. highlight the Marine Corps' battle for the Pacific in 1944 and focus on Servicemembers interested in participating should attend the casting Call the Windtalkers casting hotline at 953-2444 for details. A message from Chairman of the JCS July 4th activities On July 4, 1776, the 13 American colonies 200 years ago. declared their independence. The first Patriots, with Today, on the first Independence Day of the 21st century, you-America's sol- The Marine Forces Pacific Band diverse backgrounds, representing different regions diers, Sailors, airmen, Marines and coastguardsmen-are America's new Patriots, will entertain concert goers this year and interests, were united in their quest for freedom linked in spirit to the generations of fighting men and women of our Nation's great with the sounds of Dixieland and and their willingness to fight for liberty. Despite the histoiy. Around a troubled world, you deter our foes, protect our friends, and keep patriotic music during a free, open to considerable risk of almost certain defeat at the the peace. the public, 4th of July concert aboard hands of the greatest land and sea power of that age, Despite enormous danger, personal sacrifice, and lengthy separation from family Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe they ultimately triumphed and a new, independent and friends, it is your indomitable spirit and steadfast willingness to serve that define Bay, from 6-7 p.m. at Dewey Square. United States of America emerged. America and manifest its ideals, both at home and abroad. On this Independence The band will feature At sea, on land, and in the air, whether during Day, America honors you and all those who preceded you. Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture for its peace or war, the men and women of America's On behalf of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, thank you for all you do in the defense of grand finale, which will be accompa- Armed Forces have continued to ensure the sacri- our great Nation- on this-America's birthday. nied by ceremonial cannon fire. fices of our forefathers and others who followed Guests are invited to bring blan- them were not made in vain. The backgrounds of the individuals in today's Armed kets and stretch out on the lawn dur- Forces are even more diverse than those of our predecessors-yet we all continue to GENERAL HENRY H. SHELTON ing the concert. unite behind the same ideals and values that guided this Nation to independence over Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Forgotten War ceremony held Cpl. Charles C. Moore Color Bearer, received severe frostbite Missing Man Formation Fly-Over pre- Combat Correspondent during the Chosin Reservoir battle. sented by the 199th Fighter Squadron, Veterans from the "Forgotten War" Despite chronic pain and swelling in his Hawaii Air National Guard. gathered at the National Memorial hands and feet that, at times, is too "Some have called it the Forgotten Cemetery of the Pacific Sunday to mark intense to bear, he refuses to quit. his War," said Hawaii State Governor the 50th anniversary of the start of the duty. Benjamin J. Cayetano. "Those gathered Korean War and to honor the sacrifices "He feels honored to carry it," here will never forget it." made by those who gave so freely for Talmadge said. The mentality of service their country. before self is what made the Korean War The ceremony paid homage to the so important, and why it is so important price these men paid for democracy. For to recognize the veterans, he said. Index many, this became the ultimate price. A joint service color guard honored "We're paying tribute to those who the veterans, both living and fallen, and deserve it," said Tom Kalus, founder of the U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Division, News the Aloha Chapter of the Chosin Few. provided a 21 Gun Salute. Sergeant Major's column 2 Robert Talmadge, a member of the Afterwards, two buglers from the 11th Education 3 MI6 Mb " /1. ;PA ismAr.aaAr Chosin Few, said these ceremonies are Army Band, Hawaii 'Army National General Zinni retires 4 ft" important. "Each one of these cere- Guard echoed taps, followed by a Word on the Street 5 monies is special. We have to keep RIMPAC 6 reminding people about Korea." MP's Train 8 Summarized in a few paragraphs and New Pay Charts 8 sandwiched between World War H's Korean War Memorial 9 "Greatest Generation" and Vietnam's Chosin Veterans 10 protests, the Korean War is often over- looked, but is none-the-less ai significant Lifestyles part of history, according to Talmadge. Bay Fest The Marine death toll during the Korean Family Day War was more than 4,000, anal more than Softball 2 25,000 wounded in battle. For some, Ticket to Fun 3 those wounds live on today. Reserve Recruiter 6 Cpl. Charles E. Moore "They're still making sacrifices," CFI Charles E. Moore PCS 7 Guests bow their heads in prayer as Reverend Jong Soo Park, from Jesus Talmadge said of the Korean War veter- An overview of the National Cemetery SM/SP 3' Mission Church, delivers the invocation during the ceremony commemorating ans. of the Pacific. The ceremony was held Movies 9 the 50th anniversary of the start of the Korean War. Felipe Batalon, the Aloha Chapter's on Sunday. MAJOR POWER OUTAGE SCHEDULED JULY 8 -9. DETAILS IN NEXT WEEKS HAWAII MARINE A-2 June 29, 2000 Hawaii Marine SERGEANT MAJOR'S COLUMN Savor your times and memories with fellow Marines Sergeant Major Robert W. Holub an enlistment or a deployment. 1 hardly consider these people that you after Desert Storm. Finally, he served with me as the Sergeant Major Marine Force Pacific Sergeant Major share all of this with as mere "acquaintances." of the 3rd Marine Division right here in Marine Forces Pacific. If time In the time I have been a Marine; I have met many people. And alone was the measuring stick between "friendship" and "acquain- CAMP H. M. SMITH - When I talk to people and say something while it may be true that I have not formed lasting friendships with all tance," I think the time Sgt. Maj. Paradine and I have known each other about the "friends" i have in the Marine Corps, there always seems to of them, I certainly have with some.