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Hawaii MarineCFT will be scored, 2/3 sailor, 3 Marines taken once a year CFT, PFT killed in Afghanistan required Press Release the Purple Heart Medal, National Corps Achievement Medal, two Medal, National Defense Service Marine Corps Base Hawaii Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Combat Action Ribbons, Navy Unit Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Deployment Ribbon, Afghanistan Commendation, Good Conduct Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, One sailor stationed here died Campaign Medal, and the Global Medal, National Defense Service Global War on Terrorism Service annually Aug. 5, and three Marines stationed War on Terrorism Service medal. Medal, two Afghanistan Campaign Medal and Sea Service Deployment Sgt. Michael S. Cifuentes here died Aug. 6 while supporting Sgt. Jay M. Hoskins, and Lance Medals, Iraq Campaign Medal, Ribbon. Headquarters Marine Corps combat operations in Farah Corporals James D. Argentine and Global War on Terrorism Service Babine, 20, of San Antonio, Province, Afghanistan, during Travis T. Babine died Aug. 6. They Medal and two Sea Service joined the Marine Corps in June ARLINGTON, Va. — Effective Operation Enduring Freedom. were riflemen assigned to 2nd Deployment Ribbons. 2007 and reported to Hawaii August immediately, Marines will now run Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. Argentine, 23, of Farmingdale, 2008. the Combat Fitness Test for score. Christian Garcia, 21, of Tyndall, Fla., Hoskins, 24, of Paris, Texas, N.Y., joined the Marine Corps in His awards include a Purple Heart Gen. James T. Conway, was a hospital corpsman assigned to joined the Marine Corps in August October 2006 and reported to Medal, National Defense Service Commandant of the Marine Corps, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. 2003 and reported to Hawaii January Hawaii January 2007. Medal, Afghanistan Campaign recently approved a scoring system He died Aug. 5. He joined the Navy 2009. He previously deployed with 2/3 Medal, Global War on Terrorism for the CFT and a new schedule of in July 2006, and reported to Hawaii His awards include the Purple from January to August 2008. Hi s Service Medal and Sea Service CFT’s and Physical Fitness Tests – February 2009. His awards include Heart Medal, Navy and Marine awards include the Purple Heart Deployment ribbon. one CFT and one PFT a year. The Marine Corps Physical Fitness Program order, MCO 6100.13 W/ CH 1, has been changed with the new CFT instruction and scoring system. Marine Corps Training and Education Command A VISIT TO REMEMBER also provides CFT standards, guid- ance and other information on their Web site, http://www.tecom .usmc.mil/cft/cft.htm. During the initial phase-in peri- od, the CFT was pass/fail. There are now three new passing classes based on a 300-point scoring system. Similar to the PFT, the CFT is on a 1st, 2nd, 3rd class and fail system, under appropriate age and gender classifications. “It was [the commandant’s] origi- nal intent that the CFT be pass/fail during the initial phase-in period, with migration to a scored system after a period of time,” explained Mr. Brian McGuire, TECOM’s physi- cal readiness programs officer. “Of all the input we've received from Marines about the CFT, there was a consensus that the CFT should be a scored event. This isn't surprising knowing the competitive nature of Marines.” Necessity for the CFT is partly based on a realization that combat- related demands include a variety of movements and task done at high intensity. “Generally speaking, the CFT places a greater premium on a Marine's anaerobic capacity and functional core strength in compar- ison to the PFT,” McGuire said. McGuire added that the CFT will factor into a Marine's composite score and be reflected on the fitness report. The composite score conver- sion table, developed by Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&R) can be Sgt. Sara A. Taylor found on the TECOM Web site. A student from Hawaii Seminar Kokusai Gakuin school, a Japanese language school which was created in 1907, watches with fellow class- mates as Marines from Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting demonstrate how they can put out a fire while driving a firetruck. The students also watched a working dog demonstration at Military Police Department and dined at Anderson Hall Dining Facility.

Filter this! Filter to rock out at BayFest Today Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard want them to know that they are not forgotten, Combat Correspondent and we appreciate all their sacrifices.” The current war was made especially real to “So pray for the soldiers of misfortune, the Patrick when his friend, Army Sgt. Justin Eyerly, soldiers of distortion; hold a parade again. I’d the creator of Filter’s first fan Web site, died in We think it’s important some rock Official USMC Photo like to wake up in a dream, where they don’t combat on June 4, 2004, in Baghdad. Dedicated music gets to the“ guys in uniform. Lance Cpl. Tim D. Dueker, motor trans- scream; without misery.” to Eyerly, the band’s fourth album “Anthems for We want them to know that they are port operator, Truck Company, Marine Songs like “Soldiers of Misfortune” will soon the Damned,” includes “Soldiers of misfor- Expeditionary Force Headquarters be blasting through the loud speakers of not forgotten, and we appreciate all tune,” which is about Eyerly making the ulti- Group, I MEF (Forward), keeps a calm BayFest during a live performance by rock band their sacrifices.” mate sacrifice for his country, Patrick said. face during the ammunition-can press Filter at Marine Corps Base Hawaii today. “Being lyricists is an amazing therapy against portion of the Combat Fitness Test “We’re really looking forward to the show, — Richard Patrick one’s own sanity,” Patrick said. “Songs are my Oct. 9, 2008. Dueker and the other playing in front of the fans, and meeting the perception of what we’re doing as humans or Marines in the company were the first troops,” said Richard Patrick, lead vocalist, gui- when something hurts.” group in the forward deployed MHG tarist and creator of Filter. fans,” Patrick said. “We’re going to give them Patrick said his current band members are the element to take the test for an official score during the CFT's initial phase-in After receiving significant feedback from what they’ve been asking for – all the hits.” most talented musicians Filter has had yet. period. The CFT events combine mus- Accompanying him on stage Friday will be Internet polls asking what their fans in Hawaii Although BayFest marks the band’s first per- cle, agility and endurance to measure want to hear, Patrick said the band will be play- formance on MCB Hawaii, performing for serv- Mitchell Marlow on guitar, John Spiker on the anaerobic fitness. Anaerobic exercise ing a perfect selection of songs from each of ice members is nothing new to Filter, who trav- base and Mike Fineo on percussion and drums. reflects conditions in combat, where their records. els to Iraq each year. “We really love what we do, and it’s going to there are brief moments of high-inten- “Each performance depends on how the “We think it’s important some rock music be an honor coming and playing in the beauti- sity output, and aerobic is more about audience feels, so we customize the set to the gets to the guys in uniform,” Patrick said. “We ful state of Hawaii,” Patrick said. a sustained steady pace. BAYFEST Inside today’s Hawaii Marine Weekend Forecast The festivities kick off Scattered Showers

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Contemporary Art T Low — 75 plenty to be excited The Contemporary Museum about. From the bands offers art for all ages, C1 and the rides, to the Scattered Showers food and the fireworks, High — 85 Low — 73 get ahead of the crowd Hole in One Saturday with our guide to the Local football players from 20th Annual BayFest the 1950s reunite for a round of golf and fun, B1 Scattered Showers starting on C4. High — 84 Low — 74 Sgt. Macario P. Mora Jr. Sunday

A-2 • AUGUST 14, 2009 HAWAII MARINE NEWS BRIEFS Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s Base Dog Park Closed 20th Annual BayFest FROM THE BASE INSPECTOR The 20th BayFest is being held at Hangar 101 Base Inspector park. Location: At the Oceanside Hawaiian Humane Society. behind McDonald’s, Shares same today through Sunday. The headlining entertain- Marine Corps Base Hawaii end of University Ave, at the Ala The grounds are encircled by parking lot as Park-&-Ride. ment will be Filter on Friday, Black Eyed Peas on Wai canal. a redwood fence, ensuring the • Moanalua Dog Park (Ilio • Bark Park - Trees, bags, safety of dogs and allowing Hauoli Paka) - City-sponsored Saturday and Katchafire & Fiji on Sunday. As many of Marine Corps Base Hawaii tenants know, and benches, water, and trash. them to enjoy being off leash. (off-leash) park. Location: There will be Carnival midway, fireworks, mili- some of you may not, the Base Location: Diamond Head Road Dogs can sniff the plants, Moanalua Road, beneath Puuloa tary static displays, Island Lifestyle Expo available all Inspectors Office regretfully and 18th Ave. Next to Diamond play in the waterfall, run on the Road overpass. three nights. Doors open at 5 p.m. announces the closing of the Head Memorial Park. grass, and socialize with canine • Windward Dog Park - Soon Tickets available at both Information, Tickets & Marine Corps Base Hawaii - Base • Hawaii Kai Dog Park - friends. to be opened. Tours offices. This event is open to the public. Dog Park. Separate fenced off areas for 19 People are invited to relax in These locations are easily For more information, contact Marine Corps Due to a lack of funding in pounds and under and 20 the gardens, enjoy a picnic at accessible and open for all to Community Services Marketing at 254-7679. facility maintenance and sup- pounds and over. Location: one of the tables, and stroll enjoy. plies, the decision was passed Keahole Street at the end of the through the grounds. For more information on dog down to terminate the program. Hawaii Kai Park & Ride (across Weekdays: noon to 8 p.m. fun activities in Hawaii, a great Below lists alternate locations the street from Hawaii Kai Weekends and Holidays: 10 a.m. website to visit is www.ecoani- Proctored Exams and descriptions for K-9 activi- Towne Center) to 4 p.m. mal.com/dogfun/. The Join Education Center, building 220, will ties and fun in the neighboring • McInerny Dog Park - One- Mililani Bark Park - Large Thank you for your interest hold proctered exams Tuesday at 7:45 and 10 a.m. communities of Oahu. third acre of grass, trees, bags, fenced in area, trees, and bench- and participation in keeping The exams are required by certain institutions of Ala Wai K9 Playground - restrooms, benches, and tropical es. Mililani, Hawaii Location: MCB Hawaii’s Dog Park open for higher learning and will be given in paper or com- Waikiki's only off-leash dog foliage. Location: located at the Located in Mililani Mauka, as long as it could be. puter format. Students must make an appointment in advance. For more information, contact Mariea Get more than Fullenwider at 257-2158. Life, liberty and the pursuit of unbiased treatment food at the Resume Workshop A resume workshop will be held in the Combat chow hall Camera building, 267, in classroom 2 Tuesday from Severe Weather Rally Point 9 to 11 a.m. There will be a series of instructions for creating beefed up to withstand or developing a proper resume to aid in marketing dangerous weather the jobseeker for an interview. Lance Cpl. Colby W. Brown Reservations are required. Combat Correspondent For more information, contact Marine and Family Services at 257-7787. t’s getting windier outside, the rain is coming down hard, and the streets are starting to flood. The last thing on your mind is Federal Application Workshop what the chow hall has on the A federal application workshop will be held in the Imenu and how long the line will be, Combat Camera building, 267, in classroom 2 but Anderson Hall will be one of the safest places to go when dangerous Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. inclimate weather hits the island. There will be a series of instructions for comple- Chow hall renovations have tion of the federal employment application. The begun to bring the old building up to application is mandatory for anyone seeking Kristen Wong speed by replacing the windows, employment by the federal government. Master Sgt. Stephen Jeremiah Jr., band master, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, waits to give input doors, paint making it better suited Reservations are required. into a conversation about discrimination at the Senior Leader Workshop Aug. 5. to be a severe weather rally point. For more information, contact Marine and “The main focus of the renova- Family Services at 257-7787. MCB Hawaii holds first senior leader equal opportunity workshop tions is to make sure the outside of Kristen Wong Gloria Mason, equal opportunity advisor, the building will be able to with- Photojournalist MCB Hawaii. "They would know how to deal stand dangerous weather,” said Staff with discrimination problems when they Sgt. Oneal Paguada, responsible offi- In early August, hands shot up like wild come up in their particular commands." cer, Anderson Hall. Financial Planning for Deployment flames, voices were raised and feelings were The course, facilitated by seven equal It has been more than 30 years Beyond the Brief: Financial Planning for hurt. Eligible officers and enlisted personnel opportunity advisors from various installa- since Anderson Hall has had a Deployment is a class being held in the conference from multiple military bases, including tions such as Marine Corps Base Camp major reconstruction project like room of building 244 Wednesday from 11 a.m. to Marine Corps Base Hawaii, argued, protested Pendleton, Calif., and Marine Corps Air this one. 12:30 p.m. and reconciled. Station Yuma, Ariz., included slide presenta- Five years ago, operation and cos- metic main- The class will teach soon to be deploying service More than 30 service members attended tions, interactive activities and guest speakers. tenance members how to plan for financial emergencies, the base's first Senior Leader Workshop Aug. 4 From the very first day, Mason laid out spe- replaced all obatain legal information in regard to finances and - 6, sponsored by the office of the base equal cific rules for the leaders. Class started opportunity advisor. the major how to receive military specific financial planning promptly at 8 a.m., cell phones were turned The main focus of High-ranking officers, and enlisted Navy off, and detailed schedules would not be given equipment support. and Marine Corps personnel were encouraged out, lest attendees attempt to prepare them- used to pre- the renovations“ is Childcare reimbursement will be available. to attend the workshop, where they learned selves for what was to come. pare and to make sure the For more information, contact Readiness and about handling issues with regard to race, Attendees were also asked to wear business cook food. outside of the Deployment Support at 257-2650. gender and religious discrimination in the casual attire in order to put people more at The military. ease in their environment, according to facili- reconstruc- building will be The workshop also teaches the leaders to tator Master Gunnery Sgt. Larry Murphy, tion project able to withstand consider how they treat their junior personnel equal opportunity advisor, U.S. Marine Corps will install dangerous ballistic Important Phone Numbers: from day-to-day. Forces, Pacific. But all was not at ease. weather.” "It would benefit [leaders] because they windows, On-Base Emergencies 911 would know what I know," said Master Sgt. See LEADERSHIP, A-7 new doors — Staff Sgt. Oneal Military Police 257-7114 and new Paguada Child Protective Service 832-5300 roofing to Fraud, Waste, Abuse & EEO 257-8852 aid the hall in being more resilient to Eyes on Online: Keep info safe when using Internet damage caused by dangerous weath- Pothole & Streetlight Repair 257-2380 er. Base Information 449-7110 “The materials used totally rate MCBH Duty Chaplain 257-7700 above what was here,” said Troy DEERS 257-2077 Watching over Wi-Fi Adams, safety officer and supervisor, Christine Cabalo could be leaked if users don’t ensuring you have the cur- Nan Inc. “We’re replacing 60-year- Photojournalist properly safeguard them- rent safety patches and a old windows with modern technolo- selves at all times. Hackers good anti-virus program gy.” nternet users connecting to can uncover the information reduces risk,” he said. “If you Almost 5 million dollars will be wireless or Wi-Fi hotspots through a number of tech- avoid downloading unneces- put into ensuring the chow hall will could be easy targets for niques, said Staff Sgt. Jarrod sary programs, it reduces the have what it needs to keep service criminalsI if they aren’t keep- Holmes, information assur- chance. If you do need to members and families on base safe ing up proper security meas- ance manager, Computer download something, before when inclimate weather hits the Hawaii Marine ures. Information Systems you open the file, do a scan.” island. Credit card information, Directorate. All service members and Each day, depending on the allot- www.mcbh.usmc.mil social security numbers or “Even for your own per- ted project, there are four to 20 con- Commanding Officer Col. Robert Rice other personal information sonal computers [at home], See WI-FI, A-7 struction workers on the job site. Base Sergeant Major Sgt. Maj. James Sutton The workers come from both Su- Public Affairs Officer Maj. Alan Crouch Public Affairs Chief Gunnery Sgt. Arsenio R. Cortez Mo Builders Inc. and Nan Inc., both Editor Sgt. Macario P. Mora Jr. local companies, which are in a joint Press Chief Cpl. Regina A. Ochoa venture to complete the project. Photojournalist Christine Cabalo Change of Command Photojournalist Kristen Wong “The dining facility staff and Su- Combat Correspondent Sgt. Mark Fayloga Mo Builders have been great to work Combat Correspondent Sgt. Brian A. Tuthill with,” Adams said. “Both are very Combat Correspondent Cpl. Brian A. Marion Combat Correspondent Cpl. Danny H. Woodall patient and professional which Combat Correspondent Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard makes this project run smoothly.” Combat Correspondent Lance Cpl. Cassandra Flowers Combat Correspondent Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Beebe Jr. The renovations started July sixth Combat Correspondent Lance Cpl. Colby W. Brown and are estimated to be completed in late October. Hawaii Marine is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. The building will also be more Hawaii Marine is published by MidWeek Printing, Inc., a environmentally friendly when the private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Marine renovations are completed. Corps, under exclusive contract to the U.S. Marine Corps. Contents of Hawaii Marine are not necessarily the official “These renovations will help the views of, or endorsed by, the United States Government, the facility be more green because the Department of Defense or the U.S. Marine Corps. The appearance of advertising in Hawaii Marine, including windows will help keep the heat out inserts and supplements, does not constitute endorsement by and the cold in,” Adams said. the DoD, Department of the Navy or the U.S. Marine Corps Lead paint and asbestos was of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in Hawaii Marine shall be made removed during the demolition available for purchase, use, or patronage without regard to phase of the project aiding in making race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the chow hall safer for Marines and physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other nonmer- it factor of the purchaser, user or patron. sailors in everyday use. Editorial content or public service announcements (i.e., “Basically this project is making all content other than paid advertisements) is edited, pre- pared and provided by the Public Affairs Office aboard the facility safer when bad weathers Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Opinions expressed are not to be hits and making it look nicer for the considered an official expression of the DoD, DoN or patrons who use the facility,” the USMC. Hawaii Marine is a free publication available at stands on Paguada said. Marine Corps Base Hawaii and neighboring businesses. If you The renovations have just com- are interested in obtaining copies by mail, please contact pleted the demolition phase of the MidWeek Printing, Inc. at 235-5881. Submit items for Hawaii Marine to the managing editor no project and are moving to replace the later than noon on the Friday prior to publication, using the roof. following address: “No matter what, the chow hall Cpl. Achilles Tsantarliotis HAWAII MARINE,BOX 63062, BUILDING 216, will be open, we are just strengthen- MCB HAWAII,KANEOHE BAY,HAWAII 96863 Sgt. Maj. James Roberts, Headquarters and Service Battalion sergeant major,U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, ing and beautifying the building as E-MAIL: [email protected] receives the battalion colors from the inbound commanding officer Col. Al Thoma at Bordelon Field Aug. 7. FAX: 257-2511, PHONE: 257-8837 we feed Marines,” Paguada said. HAWAII MARINE AUGUST 14, 2009 • A-3

Your weekly guide to what’s happening around the Corps This week’s top story East Coast

Lance Cpl. Dwight A. Henderson 8th Engineer Support Battalion bridges the gap

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Working as one, the Marines hoisted the long, heavy support beam and braced the metal bar against their chests as they moved in unison toward the partially-completed bridge. Pressing the beam against two truss panels, other Marines moved in quickly with bolts, nuts and sledge hammers to quickly attach the beam to the bridge.

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West Coast

Lance Cpl. M.C. Nerl The Helmets to Hardhats program is designed to help transitioning service members find careers in the construction industry.

them find jobs that are right for them. Helmets to Hardhats opens Dan Lozano, the national field coordinator for Helmets to Hardhats, service members’ eyes said the program is similar to an online job search, but “gives a little something more than expected.” Cpl. Monica C. Erickson “Let’s say a Marine is interested in a job posted on our site Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms Cpl. Nicole A. LaVine and forwards his profile to apply for the job,” said Lozano, a MCTOG mourns loss of comms chief MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER retired gunnery sergeant and San Clemente, Calif., native. TWENTYTINE PALMS, Calif. — With Marines and sailors “Instead of his application getting shoved into a different com- MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER constantly conducting pre-deployment training in the harsh puter and him having to wait until he is on his death bed for TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. — The Marines of the desert landscape aboard the Combat Center, they may not a response, his application will go to an actual human being Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group aboard the have time to research what resources are available to help them who will take him step-by-step throughout the rest of the Combat Center joined the loved ones of a fallen Marine to find the perfect career outside the Marine Corps. application process to ensure they get a response from the honor his life and service at the Protestant Chapel July 31. The Helmets to Hardhats program gives transitioning service mem- employer.” bers an opportunity to find careers by introducing them to building See http://www.marines.mil and construction businesses throughout the United States and helping See http://www.marines.mil

Overseas Top story from the front

Lance Cpl. Abigail M. Wharton Tale of the Gaikokujin: Annual festival on Okinawa OKINAWA, Japan — "Look at the gaijin" the Japanese whis- pered up and down Kokusai Street in Naha. Their comments came as three Okinawan-American children from the Yuidaiko eisa group were seen preparing for their turn to perform at the 15th annual 10,000 Eisa Festival. The 10,000 Eisa Festival is the largest eisa festival on Okinawa and attracts eisa groups from all over the island. Groups perform before a crowd of thousands that arrive for the annual festivities, which is held on the first Sunday of August. See https://www.marines.mil

Lance Cpl. Daniel A. Flynn Marines with the Police Mentoring Team here speak with the Afghan National Police before stepping off on a patrol Aug. 3, to show the people here that the ANP are taking charge of the security in the area.

Marines train, mentor Afghan police in of responsibility and in conjunction with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. As this ANP force continues to improve, it south Helmand will have a direct impact on the partnered security efforts Lance Cpl. Daniel A. Flynn between 2/8 and the Afghan national security forces. Regimental Combat Team 3 “It has been a fun and rewarding experience,” said Cpl. Mark L. Swindall, a squad leader with the PMT at the police headquar- GARMSIR DISTRICT, HELMAND PROVINCE, ters here. “It has been pretty amazing watching these men go Afghanistan — How many Marines does it take to turn men from knowing almost nothing about being policemen to being who know little about law enforcement into a well-disciplined able to conduct patrols, cordon and knocks and working as a dis- unit with the ability and knowledge to deal with anything that ciplined unit.” might come their way? The Marines started out by putting the Afghan policemen In Garmsir District, the answer would be 20 field-military through a two-month training course designed to teach them policemen with Military Police Company, 5th Battalion, 10th basic law enforcement knowledge. Marine Regiment. These Marines who make up this Police Mentoring Team have been working side by side with the Afghan National Police since April this year. See http://www.marines.mil The PMT operates within Regimental Combat Team 3’s area

A-4 • AUGUST 14, 2009 HAWAII MARINE AUGUST 14, 2009 • A-5 “Go Hard, or Go Home”

Photos by Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard Lance Cpl. Cobbie Campbell, infantryman, S-4, 3rd Marine Regiment, executes an elbow strike during the final drill of gray belt training at the base Marine Corps Martial Arts Program gym Aug. 3. MCB Hawaii MCMAP facility, instructors open their doors for service members

Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard He said he challenges any Marine to come to the gym and test Combat Correspondent their true fighting skills by sparing against a Marine who is pro- ficient in MCMAP. “Go hard, or go home.” “Whether you have a tan, gray or green belt, you can be a Above the door of the base Marine Corps Martial Arts Program deadly fighter if you truly master the belt,” Carson said. “Too gym, the motto warns Marines they better be ready to train many Marines don’t realize MCMAP teaches physical and men- before entering. tal character discipline, making a better combat leader and tech- Housing a wide variety of workout equipment such as nical and tactical combat war fighters.” wrestling mats, punching bags, cow bells, weights, body harden- Marine Corps Martial Arts, like any skill, is perishable if its not ing poles, gymnastics rings and a climbing peg board, the base practiced, said Patishnock. MCMAP gym provides a safe environment for all Marines to Its important for Marines to practice their MCMAP so they improve their combat fighting skills. don’t forget the techniques, because you are only as good as the “This is probably one of the nicest MCMAP gyms in the repetitions you put in, he said. Marine Corps right now,” said Sgt. Nicholas Carson, martial arts “I’m a big fan of MCMAP – I think it builds good moral char- instructor, School of Infantry, 3rd Marine Regiment. “A fully acter in Marines,” said 2nd Lt. Raymond Takar, platoon com- equipped gym with enough gear to train 20 people at time is a mander, S-6, 3rd Marine Regiment. “As an instructor, I enjoy rare commodity. Its unfortunate that not many Marines take making them better … As leaders we make them better physical- advantage of it.” ly and better as people as well.” Located on the second deck of building 222, the gym is open While the instructors encourage Marines to strive for their Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. when no classes are in next belt, they are also willing and motivated to help service (Above) Lance Cpl. Joseph session, and 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. when classes are in session. members improve their jujitsu, kickboxing and other fighting Patishnock, martial arts When not instructing a class, MCMAP instructors are avail- techniques while using the gym, Carson said. instructor, School of able throughout the day to help Marines who are looking to “The type of physical training we do here is combat condi- Infantry, 3rd Marine improve their combat conditioning. tioning,” said Lance Cpl. Joseph Patishnock, martial arts instruc- Regiment, demonstrates a Whether wanting to work toward getting their next MCMAP tor, School of Infantry, 3rd Marine Regiment. “As instructors we front kick to students dur- belt or Instructor Trainer recertification, Carson said the time like to focus on full body fitness. Weight lifting is more cosmet- ing gray belt training at Marines spend working on their MCMAP skills can be logged by ic where as combat conditioning is more functional.” the base MCMAP gym an instructor. Aug. 3. Carson hopes more Marines will take advantage of the train- Pfc. Christopher Moss, (Right) Marines practice “Unfortunately, MCMAP belts are seen as a uniform accessory ing and equipment available to them through the MCMAP gym infantryman, S-4, 3rd their forward shoulder to a lot of people,” Carson said. “It goes against the principles of and instructors. Marine Regiment, exe- rolls as they workout being known as America’s finest fighting force. It’s disheartening “If Marines come to the gym to workout, they better put out cutes a vertical knee together during gray belt to see how many Marines neglect that part of Marine training. and take it seriously,” Patishnock said. “We’ve asked people to strike during gray belt training. Here, we strengthen the body, we sharpen the mind and we leave because they weren’t putting out. This isn’t ‘just another training at the base toughen the spirit.” gym - it takes dedication and discipline to come here.” MCMAP gym Aug. 3.

A-6 • AUGUST 14, 2009 HAWAII MARINE “What it’s like in Afghanistan”

Photos by Lance Cpl. Colby W. Brown A Marine from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, gets the direction of fire from a fellow Marine during Improvised Explosive Device Defeat training Aug. 10-13 at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows.

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A Marine from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Step During training the Marines simulated exactly what it Marine Regiment, steps over a simulated IED during would be like during a real IED attack. If a Marine was taining at MCTAB Aug. 10-13. hit, they acted injured accordingly.

Lance Cpl. Colby W. Brown Combat Correspondent

ARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS - What could help a Marine know what to expect from Man improvised explosive device attack — give them the experience to know the right process to go through? The training would have to be realistic and mimic the tactics used by insurgents, which is what Marines from 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, completed. They not only participated but also enjoyed the IED defeat training held Aug. 10-13 at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, which gave insight about IED attacks. “During this training we are trying to get small unit leaders to realize how chaotic an IED attack can be — what it’s like in Afghanistan,” said Leo Rivera, site lead, Engineer Center of Excellence, Marine Corps Engineer School. The training consisted of mounted patrols, dismounted patrols and nine hours of classroom time. While on the patrols, scenarios were presented to the Marines that mimicked the type of IED attacks they can expect while on deployment. Squad- and platoon-sized patrols keep scenarios small so Marines can get the same training value and learn more from every scenario they complete. “Mentally figuring out what works and what doesn’t work is the main focus of this training,” said 2nd Lt. Victor Philip Barnes, 1st Platoon commander, Charlie Company, 1/3. “If a Marine locates an IED, this training sends them through the process of what to do and how to notify higher. It lets the Marines think about how the attack would affect our mission.” On the patrols there are different types of obstacles the Marines encountered, including IEDs, secondary IEDs, snipers, suicide bombers, mortar fire, machine gun emplacements and role players. Each scenario is different from the last with a different combi- nation of obstacles that can be encountered. This is so the Marines won’t know what is coming and treat each patrol like the first. “This training teaches us that the enemy is capable of any- thing,” said Cpl. Jonathon Letner, squad leader, 1st Squad, 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 1/3. “Classes can show you on paper and tell you what to expect, but this training puts the paper in person and lets us be hands on instead sitting in the classroom.” All the instructors are prior military, some with retired ranks including Staff Sergeant to Sergeant Major to Cheif Warrant Officer to Major. They use their experiences while in the military and recent accounts of the tactic used by insurgents to make the training as realistic as possible. “The training already shows its success in the real world,” said Pete Archer, instructor, Engineer Center of Excellence, Marine Corps Engineer School. “Units who have had this training take fewer hits than the units who haven’t. We stan- dardizing the training so everyone is on the same sheet of music, and opens their eyes to things they wouldn’t see before and help improve their observation skills.” Jobs the instructors had while in the military include infantry, explosive ordnance disposal technician and combat engineers. Each instructor adds their own personal touch to make this training effective as possible. “Most of us are combat vets and we take this job seriously,” Rivera said. “We have all lost someone, so we put in 14 hour days and try our hardest to make this training effective for the Marines who participate because doing this for fellow Marines is important to us.” Marines from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, get briefed after a simulated IED attack. HAWAII MARINE AUGUST 14, 2009 • A-7

LEADERSHIP, from A-2 Battalion 3, said he wanted to take the course because there is No sooner had the first activ- a lack of leadership courses, and ity ended before many atten- he wanted to take advantage of dees began to feel shock and every one available. He said all anger toward their instructors. ranks should take courses like "Usually the first hours of the the Senior Leader Course. first training day are very diffi- "I had a great time in class," GET SOME cult for folks to understand," Wilson said. "I learned a lot. As Murphy said. "When they come leaders, if we allow ourselves to to training like this they're so be a little bit more transparent set in their ways. They have cer- and more approachable, and tain values that they protect." give ourselves the opportunity Don't expect any of the of being exposed to this stuff attendees to divulge what went more so, we can better the on — attendees are keeping the Marine Corps, we can better details confidential for future ourselves and prepare ourselves attendees to experience on their even more so for civilian life." own. Master Chief Petty Officer "Here there are literally no Richard Dew, command master rules," said Master Sgt. Stephen chief, 3rd Dental Battalion, U.S. Jeremiah, band master, Naval Dental Center Okinawa, MarForPac, Band. "If you feel Japan, said he felt the course like having an emotional out- should be offered to service burst you can. If you have an members long before they idea to escort somebody to the become leaders. door politely if you don't agree "I think this is something with them, that's okay, whereas that should be instilled from in the military department the moment you come into the there's a right way to go about military," Dew said. "It needs to that and this is unlike a normal be continued throughout your working environment for most career because the diversity of of us." the military is ... so great that Some attendees felt they ben- you have to understand other efited from the first day of the people. If you don't understand workshop. Master Gunnery Sgt. other people and their culture Dean Lazarou, aviation supply and their mannerisms, there's Sgt. Timothy Brumley specialist, Marine Aviation no way you can succeed in Sgt. Zachary Ritter test fires .50 mm machine gun in a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter, assigned to Marine Heavy Logistics Squadron 24, found today's military. You just can't Helicopter Squadron 362, during a nighttime flight in Helmand, Afghanistan, Aug. 3. The unit is currently deployed to the activity useful. do it." Afghanistan in support of the International Security Assistance Force. "Having to express yourself By the third day, the leaders without usually utilizing most were like old friends, smiling of your tools that you're given and laughing with each other as WI-FI, from A-2 said criminals generally look for per- ... speech or hand gestures, you they accepted their graduation sonal identifying information useful for understand how other people certificates and shared what federal employees can download a free scams: social security numbers, names, feel without being able to be they learned. copy of Norton Anti-Virus software, addresses, passwords and other banking seen," Lazarou said. "The many ideas and solu- Holmes said, which can be freely updat- information. Holmes said he’s been First Sgt. Kindayl Lake, com- tions that spawned through the ed each year. Other free scans are avail- especially careful due to past experi- pany first sergeant, Service discussions and period of able, including ShieldsUp!, which ences. Company, Combat Logistics instructions were beneficial in checks a computer’s vulnerabilities. “Two years ago I was home on leave Regiment 37, in Okinawa, all levels of leadership," said Marine Corps Base Hawaii computer and found out someone had taken my Japan, said he considered the Master Gunnery Sgt. Eric users have several access points on information,” he said. “My mother first day of activities an "eye- Bartolome, career planner, MCB Oahu in addition to spots at Honolulu Christine Cabalo works at the bank, and I learned some- opener." He said it gave them a Hawaii. "[The ideas and solu- one had bought a $3,000 Mac in my International Airport and areas of Petty Officer 2nd Class Peter Dracopoulos, chance to meet other leaders tions] will contribute to the suc- Waikiki. Users can log in at Kahuna’s air traffic controller, Marine Corps Air name. I was able to go to the bank to and get to know their various cess of mission readiness and Enlisted Club as well as five Kailua Station Hawaii, logs into the wireless dispute it, and then go to the creditors perspectives. identify current potential prob- hotspots sponsored by the Kaneohe Internet or Wi-Fi spot inside Kahuna's to get the charge disputed.” "I'm looking forward to the lems that directly relate to equal Ranch Company and the Honolulu Recreation Center Tuesday. When he lived Calling banks directly to dispute rest of the week to see the out- opportunity." Mayor’s office. Both networks have on base, Dracopoulos said he logged on charges, as well as checking credit come," Lake said. According to Marine Corps some built-in security, and mobile the hotspot every day. He said he logs in to reports at least twice a year helps guard Navy Lt. Amy Munselle, Order 5354.1D, if necessary, Internet surfers can follow several safe- check his e-mail and uses other measures against thieves, Holmes said. From his equal opportunity representa- equal opportunity advisors can ty strategies. to protect his personal information while dispute, he said if people do find them- logged on. tive for 21st Dental Company, conduct an equal opportunity For those logging in at the E-Club selves victims of hacking, keep docu- MCB Hawaii, said she found the leadership training course, cus- and Kahuna’s Recreation Center, securi- mented proof the charges were illegal. first day's exercise "very enlight- tomizing it for the unit enrolled ty begins before they connect, said Jim service. Users also must log in every He said this includes receipts showing ening,” and that through the in the course. Hamachek, general manager, E-Club. thirty minutes, as safeguard against ille- purchased items weren’t shipped to training, the facilitators encour- The course materials are “A staffer physically checks each lap- gal downloading. The service also uses your home or other forms of proof aged people to think about derived from the Defense Equal top for up to date anti-virus,” he said. extensive filters from a free service users weren’t home when the purchases daily issues involving discrimi- Opportunity Management “If it’s not, they’ll need to update before called OpenDNS, Makaoka said. It pro- were made. nation. Institute, located at Patrick Air they can log on.” hibits users from sending excessive With proper safety measures, "I sensed initially [the facili- Force Base, in Florida. Mason The club supports approximately 25 junk mail or spam, in addition to crim- Holmes said people could easily reduce tators] were trying to kind of said she presently does not have users a week, Hamachek said. Offered inals attempting to find personal infor- their risks and still enjoy using the 'stir the pot,'" Munselle said. a set date for any future senior on base for more than three years, users mation or phishing. Internet on the go. "But reactions were very gen- leader courses until she sees the are allowed to surf freely. The E-Club “Treat it as you would all public Wi- “If you’re connected, anywhere, and uine." results of the current course. general manager said so far there have Fi spots,” he said. “Be sure you have you see something you don’t recognize The second day began much “It’s definitely not a power- been no complaints about the hotspot. regular anti-virus updates and a good or are asked to install a program, the same way — with height- point class,” said Master Sgt. Even newer free Wi-Fi access points firewall enabled. ZoneAlarm has a free don’t,” he said. “Just choose ‘No’ right ened emotion and a lot of feed- Darryl Bryan, quality assurance have become available, as five more free firewall install.” away.” back. chief, MALS-24. hotspots came online May 2009 in With some security measures in For additional help in securing com- "This is vastly different from For senior leaders interested Kailua. The hotspots are the latest of place for free Wi-Fi providers, Holmes puters, download a free copy of Norton normally presentations you in taking more equal opportu- approximately 100 Wi-Fi access points said it’s still up to users when traveling Anti-Virus software from their Navy would normally get in the nity courses, Mason said there run by the Honolulu city government or at home to secure their computers. Marine Corps Intranet enabled comput- Navy," said Chief Petty Officer are upcoming weeklong and Kokua Wireless, said Aryn He said Mac computers are just as like- ers by logging in to https://www.home- Gary Burris, clinic manager, Leadership Team Awareness Makaoka, Kokua Wireless representa- ly as PCs to have viruses, with mobile port.navy.mil and burning a CD copy 21st Dental Company, MCB Seminars at DEOMI which are tive, Tri-net Solutions. With an average Internet phones less likely to be vulner- for home use. Hawaii. "The instructors are open to eligible senior leaders of 30 wireless Internet users daily in able because they download fewer files. For free basic computer firewalls engaging. They engage you and civilians. For more infor- Kailua, Makaoka said officials try to bal- He said Internet phone users have less with ZoneAlarm, visit: with some very real scenarios mation on seminar eligibility ance accessibility with some security. of a risk, unless the phone is cus- http://www.zonealarm.com. that you encounter everyday." and equal opportunity, visit Internet users on this Wi-Fi network tomized or “jailbroken” for download- To run a computer scan using First Sgt. Chester Wilson, http://www.deomi.org, or call are restricted from downloading media ing unofficial content. ShieldsUp!, log on to: first sergeant, Combat Logistics Mason at 257-7720. files or viewing adult Web sites with the The information assurance manager https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2.

AUGUST 14, 2009 VOLUME 39, NUMBER 32 Hawaii Marine WWW.MCBH.USMC.MIL Sports & Health Like being back on the gridiron KEIKI AND ME

Lance Cpl. Cassandra Flowers Ryan Lang, 2, gives her mom, Nicole Lang, an extra workout at the Keiki and Me class Monday morning. The ladies worked their triceps by using one of the ledges for dips at the skate park aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Get a workout, without a babysitter Lance Cpl. Cassandra Flowers Combat Correspondent

Ryan Lang, 2, made her way out of the car and tried her best to keep up

Lance Cpl. Cassandra Flowers with her mom, Nicole Lang, as they (Left to right) Ben Ramos, Gabe Dio, George Dio and Frank Abreu watch their fellow teammates tee off during the Interscholastic League of Honolulu 50th Football walked from the playground parking Reuion Golf Tournament Monday. The tournament was held at the Klipper Golf Course aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii. lot over to the skate park aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Ryan took off running and raced up nearby bleachers; it wasn’t long until her Klipper Golf Course hosts mother ran over and scooped Ryan up before falling off the high ledge. This was just the start to Nicole’s daily mom duties, but also a light football reunion golf tournament warm up which got her heart beating before the hour-long Keiki and Me Lance Cpl. Cassandra Flowers back together. They decided a good way to get ball was holed. class Monday morning. Combat Correspondent everyone together would be to organize a golf One player was on top of his game during the Keiki and Me is a group exercise tournament in honor of their gridiron days. tournament, and made and eagle and a birdie class offered by Semper Fit Monday Hawaiian athletes, some grayer and not as “Football was really all we had back then — during the course of the game. and Friday mornings at 8:45 a.m., brawny as they once were, gathered at the besides going to the movies,” Schmit said. “Us “Making those two shots made my day,” said and costs $1 each session. Klipper Golf Course aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaiians, we’re big guys and to us football was Eugene Soquena, participant and ILH athlete. “The nice thing about this class is Hawaii for the Interscholastic 50th Football everything. I know it means a lot to these guys to “I’ve done it before but wasn’t expecting it today. that it’s outside and the kids have Reunion Golf Tournament Monday. get back together and reminisce.” I’m a happy guy today.” free reign to play and we can still The tournament was held to promote a sense As the men made their way over to the regis- Along with Soquena, many players said they keep an eye on them while getting in of fellowship and camaraderie for Hawaiian high tration table, they quickly began greeting one were happy with their golf game during the tour- a good workout,” Berger said. school football players from the 1950’s. another and sparking up conversation and old nament and really enjoyed the company of their Berger, who even brings her own Although the tournament was held to celebrate memories. Many of the men sat together on the fellow athletes. son Jonah, 3, to the class, said she the good old days of football, other athletes from outside patio of Samuel Adams Grill and ate bag “We’re just here having a few laughs enjoying encourages women who still have the same era were welcome to participate in the lunches before the tournament kicked off. the company and playing some golf,” said Daniel younger babies to participate in the event. Around noon, approximately 96 participants Luke, participant. Luke played football in the class as well. She said incorporating Bobby Schmit, tournament coordinator, said loaded up in their carts and headed out to their 1970’s. the event started with a few of his closest friends first hole. The tournament was set up as a 3-per- “We hope the event encouraged fellowship, See KEIKI, B-3 from the football days talking about getting the son scramble, using the best ball method of scor- simulated old memories and renewed the com- “old football gang” back together. The book ing. Each player teed off from the hole, and the mon bond of playing football and other sports in “Honolulu Stadium: Where Hawaii Played,” by team agreed on the best shot from the three teed the Old Stadium on King Street,” said Maylene Arthur Suehiro, who also was apart of the gang, shots. Then all three players played from the des- Enoka, event coordinator. “It’s a wonderful [way] All-Marine helped spark the interest of getting the team ignated spot. This method continued until the to recall the good old days.” Marathon Team seeks athletes CLB-3 defeats MCAS in Press Release Marine Corps Community Services

Intramural game The All-Marine Marathon Team will Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Beebe Jr. kinks they need work out of their game compete at the Armed Forces Marathon Combat Correspondent that will all come together as season Championship Oct. 21 – 26 in moves on. Washington, D.C. The event is held in Combat Logistics Battalion 3 defeated “We committed a lot of unforced conjunction with the annual Marine Marine Corps Air Station 68-52 in a turnovers tonight,” Talley said. “But, we Corps Marathon. The Armed Forces Intramural Summer Basketball League are using the regular season mostly for Marathon Championship is the premier game Tuesday at the Semper Fit gym on practice so when the playoffs come inter-service marathon competition. Marine Corps Base Hawaii. around we’re at the top of our game.” The All-Marine Marathon Team The players of CLB-3 held control of “It’s hard for us to practice because a will be chosen by application. the game for all 40 minutes of play, and lot of us are fapped out to different units Marines interested must submit were able to easily move the ball up and but we try to play at lunch everyday and application to Headquarters Marine down the court with ease. that’s kind of a practice for us,” Tally said. Corps no later than Sept. 18. “We just try to get the easy buckets,” With Tuesday’s win, CLB-3’s record is Applications must include all compe- said Mack Talley, CLB-3 guard. now 2-1 after having to forfeit one of tition results from the past two years, And that’s just what they did. Combat their games. including time, place, finishing place Logistics Battalion 3 ran the floor on fast As for MCAS, the beginning of their and the name of the event. Team breaks and hustled to grab rebounds. season has not gone so well with a record selections will be based on the most Their run and gun offense is something of 0-2 to start off the season. competitive and recent times. CLB-3 tries to stay away from, but it got “We just show up and play,” said Brad Applications can be found at the job done. Rosati, MCAS forward. “Just out here http://www.usmc-mccs.org/sports. “We want to be able to control the having fun.” Applications must contain a com- tempo of the game,” Talley said. There is still time for all the teams par- mand endorsement. Marines sta- After grabbing the lead early on in the ticipating in the league to improve. tioned at a command with a local game, CLB-3 never let up. Even though Regular season games are scheduled to Marine Corps Community Services it’s only their fourth game of the season, run until the end of September and play- Semper Fit Center must submit their they seemed to be in mid-season form. offs are slated for the beginning of application through the athletic “We haven’t played together a lot but October. director for endorsement. Marine were starting to get used to each other,” The next Summer Intramural Corps Base Hawaii’s Semper Fit ath- Talley said. “Some of us have played Basketball League games are scheduled Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Beebe Jr. letic director is Wayne Yamada who together before, but we want to get to the for Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. For Mack Talley, Combat Logistics Battalion 3 guard, attempts a foul shot can be contacted at 254-7633. point where we find our rhythm as a more information about Summer during an Intramural Summer Basketball League game Tuesday at the For more information, contact team and use every player.” Intramural Basketball League, contact Joe Semper Fit gym. Combat Logistics Battalion 3 held the lead the entire Yamada or visit the MCCS Sports Talley says the team still has a few Au at 257-7591. game with the final score 68-52. Web site.

B-2 • AUGUST 14, 2009 HAWAII MARINE ‘Water Babies’ swim on

Photos by Christine Cabalo Learning to float and move on her own, 2-year-old Avery Frank swims with her mother Bonnie Frank during Wednesday’s "Water Babies" class at the Base Pool of Marine Corps Base Hawaii. During the open swim session, Avery Frank wore a belted child's personal flotation device as she practiced carefully entering the water. PLISH PLASH Infant class teaches S water safety

During the class, children wade to the shallow end of the Base Pool to begin swimming to their parents. Children are instructed to enter the water when their parents give them permission and not to jump in.

Christine Cabalo safety tips for both parents and chil- Photojournalist dren,” Lui said. “During the class your children learns these exercises, and you Children can float to the top of the learn the commands to give them. class with “Water Babies,” a program Teaching children how to approach the teaching water safety for younger swim- water was great. Kari let them know mers at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. when it’s okay to be in the water.” Parents and guardians learn along- Sometimes she and her husband side their babies in a two-week course would have classes with their son, when designed for children 6 to 36 months they began their first classes in May. Lui old. Together, children and adults learn said she was surprised to see her 20- how to be safe in the water at the Base month-old son easily respond to her Practicing properly entering and exiting the water, 2-year-old Wyatt Penfold climbs out Pool, said Kari Hemund, manager, instructions. of the Base Pool Wednesday at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. During the "Water Babies" class, children can learn how to blow bubbles in the water, maneuver alongside the Marine Corps Community Services “Now whenever we go to the sand- pool ledge and float on their back. Aquatics. bar, I can take him,” she said. “He has “It’s a water adjustment course,” she his little life vest on, and I can give him said. “Children are introduced to the commands he does easily. He even does water and learn to be comfortable in it. them in the tub, and asks me to put They do things like blowing bubbles pool toys in the water for him.” and moving around their arms and feet During lessons, Hemund said the in the water.” children learn many techniques to keep Once children reach 6 months old, them calm. One of them is monkey Hemund said they have the cognitive abil- walks, where babies do a hand-to-hand ities to begin lessons and are better able to motion at the edge of the pool to as a follow instructions from adults. She said way to safely move around. the lessons can help children learn to be What Lui said she appreciated the more responsible around the water and most was how instructors could teach know what to do to stay afloat. her son to float on his back and be com- “It’s helping them become safe and fortable with fun activities. She said comfortable with the water,” she said. singing to the children as they moved “Sometimes at around that age children around, and doing treasure hunts for develop a fear of the water. Parents tell float toys on the bottom of the pool was their children don’t go into the water helpful. and to stay away from strangers. We’re “I’m really glad we took the class, hoping to find them at a young age to and the friendly staff at the pool taught instill good safety skills.” him to be safer in the water,” she said. Looking for a way to introduce her “Children without lessons could jump child to swimming, Tina Lui, varsity in the pool any time. Now he responds sports coordinator, Semper Fit Center, to my instructions. So, he knows when said she was eager to enroll her son. Her to safely approach the water with Mom Making a splash, Wyatt Penfold swims to his mother Stephanie Penfold during the son Christian enjoys seeing the ocean and Dad, and he’s not scared but com- "Water Babies" class. The program is a two-week course, with classes held for 30 min- utes daily. Water safety tips are taught to both children and their accompanying par- whenever he’s at the beach, and Lui said fortable in it.” ents or guardians. Instructors use songs and activities to help the children adjust to teaching him to adapt to the water in a For more information and to sign up for being in the water. safe environment was important to her. classes, log on to the Aquatics Web site at: “I was surprised we learned water http://www.mccshawaii.com/aquatics.htm.

HAWAII MARINE AUGUST 14, 2009 • B-3 TumbleTwist Rolland

Students reach for their toes as they stretch out before an active workout of jumping, tumbling and flipping during Kindergym and Level One Gymnastics class at Dance Movement Academy and K- Bay Gymnastics, Tuesday. Classes build foundations for young athletes

Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard exciting to see them improving.” Combat Correspondent Renee Miller, mother of student Lilly Miller, said she has seen a big A small group of children laugh and change in her daughter since attend- talk with each other, peaking over the ing the class. small gate of Dance Movement “She’s not quite as shy – she likes Academy and K-Bay Gymnastics into a talking with the other kids,” Renee world of brightly colored cylinders, Miller said. “I think it’s important to mats and parallel bars, Tuesday. emphasize what they can do rather Dawning pastel pink and blue leo- than what they look like." tards, the children are apart of Because gymnastics develops and Kindergym and Level 1 Gymnastics strengthens an athletes’ entire body, which offers beginner level instruction Rodin said beginning gymnastics at a for young athletes who have basic or young age will give the children an no experience in the sport. advantage when playing other sports. “The curriculum is focused on help- "They’re more flexible at this age so ing the students become better overall it’s better to start them earlier," said gymnasts,” said Di Rodin, director, Carol Hunsucker, Ceara Hunsucker’s Dance Movement Academy. “Each day mother. "Also, I think it’s easier for this class covers flexibility, strength, them to learn when they’re younger.”

Photos by Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard cardio, conditioning and two events. Hunsucker said her daughter, like Di Rodin, director, Dance Movement Academy and K-Bay Gymnastics, helps Katie Langlais, 7-year-old student, correct her form The events include floor, balance Lilly Miller, has gained a great deal of as she holds herself up on the uneven bars, Tuesday. beam, bars, vault and trampoline.” confidence in herself through Rodin's Throughout the class the chil- coaching while attending the begin- Katie Langlais folds her dren, ages 4 to 12, learn the basic ning level gymnastics class. body in half with ease drills and form of gymnastics, con- "She's also learned to follow direc- while stretching her limbs stantly using their own body weight tions better and has much more disci- during a warm-up routine to pull and push themselves pline since starting the class," before the Kindergym through the movement as their Hunsucker said. and Level One Gymnastics. coaches lead them step-by-step. As the children tumble and roll “The purpose of this sport is to around the gym, their smiles light up apply all parts of the body to move as the room while they look back at their one,” Rodin said. “Strength, flexibility parents sitting behind the gate, check- and cardio all works together – you ing for approval. The mothers and can’t have one without the other.” fathers cheer and clap as the young As the children take on each exer- gymnasts hold their heads high, proud cise, Rodin is right there, coaching of each step which takes them closer to them and encouraging them to give becoming proficient gymnasts. it there all – to stretch further and Rohdin said once the students have jump higher. the basics of Level One and Kindergym “She’s really nice,” said Ceara gymnastics down, they can then grad- Hunsucker, six-year-old student. “She ually incorporate speed of movement made it easier to do the backward roll into the next level classes. and flip-overs on the bar.” For more information on the Dance The children listen carefully to Movement Academy and K-Bay Rodin’s instruction during each drill, Gymnastics school, call 254-7648 or eager to perfect the move. visit http://www.dancemovementacad- “Every time they get a trick, it boosts emy.com. Office hours are Monday, their confidence so they want to con- Wednesday and Friday, 9 to 11 a.m. tinue improving,” Rodin said. “It’s so and 4 to 6 p.m.

See KEIKI, B-3 ing,” Berger said. “Most of these women have all had babies and any type of strollers into the the belly weakens from pregnan- hour-long workout isn’t difficult cy which cause the [abdominal at all. muscles] to separate. Core Katie Elliot, participant, strengthening and using your brought her 8-month-old son own body weight as resistance is Thatcher to the class. Thatcher what builds those muscles back watched the women workout as up. You won’t see us doing a mil- he rolled on his beach blanket lion crunches out here.” and played with his toys. With knowledge on how to “It’s great to not have to worry help women get the results they about who is going to watch your desire after pregnancy, Berger kids while you get your workout also opens the class to women in,” said Tanika Campbell, who who are pregnant and have their brought her son T.J., 23-months- doctor’s approval to exercise. old, to class. Nicole Lang and Catherine As the class started, Berger led Beaudette are two weekly regu- the women through a short lars who don’t let their pregnan- warm-up to get their muscles cy stop them from getting in a loose and then took them on a good workout. quick jog around the skate park. Ending class with core Many of the children joined in, strengthening and light stretch- running side-by-side with their ing, the women gather up their moms. things and tell their children it’s After getting in some good car- time to go. In one hour, they dio, Berger brought out the resist- managed to get in a good work- ance bands for strength training. out while their children had Instead of using free weights and playtime at the park. bulky equipment, Berger takes Participants should bring a advantage of smaller equipment towel, water bottle and dress and the surrounding area by comfortably. Children of all ages using the ledges of the skate may attend, but parents should ramps for tricep dips and deep be sure to bring toys to keep their leg squats. child entertained while they get Lance Cpl. Cassandra Flowers “I also really like to help the in their workout. For more infor- Katie Elliot works her core muscles by holding a plank position above her son, Thatcher, at the Keiki and Me group fitness class ladies with their core strengthen- mation call 254-7597. Monday. Keiki and Me is an outdoor class sponsored by the Semper Fit Center.

B-4 • AUGUST 14, 2009 HAWAII MARINE

Spotlight On Sports

Sports Briefs Need a flexible Water Sports at Base Marina Personal Trainers Available at Semper Fit workout? Enjoy kayaking, canoe paddling, surfing or stand-up paddling with For those looking to get into a tailored exercise regimen, or just equipment rented from the Base Marina! Arrangements can be made looking for good advice on weight management and weight control, to use the equipment at the Marina, base beaches or in areas outside of the Semper Fit Center offers free personal training consultation. Sign up for Semper Fit’s PiYO class! Each Marine Corps Base Hawaii. For more information, call 254-7666. You can schedule an appointment with a trainer who will take session fuses Yoga and Pilates exercises for a body-fat measurements, blood-pressure and heart-rate readings. well-balanced fitness regimen. Classes are Parents for Fitness They will do all this and tailor a program, based on your physical Mondays from 10 to 11 a.m. needs and ambitions. For more information, call 254-7597. The Parents for Fitness Program is a cooperative babysitting effort For only $5 per workout, a professional trainer will actually work available at the Semper Fit Center for all active duty service members with you to ensure maximum efficiency. and their families. Pick up a personal training appointment card at the Semper Fit The PFFP participants are required to volunteer to babysit three times Center now. per month and is open for parents with children 6 weeks and older. For more information, contact Semper Fit at 254-7597. Semper Fit For more information, call Allison at 744-5977 or MCBHcoop@ hotmail.com. Fishing Charters Available at MCB Hawaii Group classes

Paintball Hawaii Spend the day aboard one of the Base Marina’s fishing charter boats. Cardio Kick For more information, stop by the Base Marina located in Building If you’re trying to get rid of pent up frustration or just look- Nestled behind the Lemon Lot stands Paintball Hawaii. Shoot over 1698, across from Hangar 101, or call 254-7666 or 254-7667. ing for an awesome workout, this is the class for you! This for great deals and have a blast with your friends. high-energy class incorporates punches and kick combos to improve endurance, speed and agility, while burning calo- Cost is $25 per person and includes one air refill, equipment and Semper Fit Offers New Array of Aerobics ries and increasing muscle tone. the field fee. The field is open weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call The Semper Fit Center announces a new and expanded aerobics Boot Camp 265-4283. program. For more information, call 254-7597. This class is an extremely intense cardio workout with a K-Bay Lanes tough strengthening portion that is sometimes held in the basketball court for a more intense workout. Okinawa Kenpo Karate Knock 'em down at the bowling alley or enjoy some knock-out food Cardio Challenge at the bowling alley's cafe. The base bowling alley has new hours: Every Tuesday and Thursday, join MCCS Youth Activities for Kenpo This class will help revitalize you for the rest of the day. All Monday-Tuesday: 5 - 9 p.m. Karate Kobudo classes, held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Building 1391, locat- levels are welcome. You raise your heart rate and increase your endorphines. Wednesday-Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. ed behind the old 7-Day Store. Friday: 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. Adults and children are welcome. Early Risers Saturday: 11:30 a.m. - 1 a.m. Costs for classes are $35 for adults, $25 for children, and $20 for Here is a class for the early birds! Sign your unit up for unit Sunday and Holidays: 1:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. additional family members. For information, call MCCS Youth physical training sessions led by one of the Semper Fit instructors. The sessions will include cardio training and For more information, contact K-Bay Lanes at 254-7693. Activities at 254-7610. muscle endurance exercises to jump start your metabolism for the day.

Cycling Tired of those boring three-mile runs? Well, come for a ride with us. This class uses specialized stationary bikes to help you burn a large amount of calories and tone up while improving your core strength. Set to specialized music as Commander’s Fitness Series you peddle off the pounds. To register for events in the Commander’s Fitness Series visit the Semper Fit Center High Intensity Circuit Training Put the “fun” back into functional training! This is a great or go online to http://www.mccshawaii.com/cgfit.htm. workout for people on the go. This hour-long class will For more information about the events, call Tina Lui at 254-7590. incorporate a series of circuits designed to challenge your muscular endurance and will strengthen your cardiovascu- lar system. Headquarters and Service Battalion’s grab your running shoes and head around the flight line for Camp Smith 5k Grueler the 5-kilometer foot race. Gut Cut Wed., Sept. 16 You’ve heard the stories. Come experience it for yourself – MCAS Tradewind Triathlon or are you scared? This 30-minute abdominal class is Race over to Camp Smith for the Camp Smith 5k Grueler Sat., Nov. 1 designed to strengthen your core muscles. and show the mountain what you're made of. The 5k foot race takes diehard runners throughout Camp Smith’s rugged The MCAS Tradewind Triathlon is the final triathlon offered Pilates mountainous terrain beginning at the panoramic Bordelon in Hawaii this year, so get registered early. The Tradewind This amazing class uses a powerful series of non-impact Field. If you think you can handle the race, you are in for a Triathlon hits the shores and streets of MCB Hawaii Kaneohe exercises for total body sculpting. This class will help devel- op strength, flexibility, balance, and weight loss to sculpt visual delight. High above the Pearl Harbor basin, this race Bay with a 500-meter swim followed by an 11.1-mile bike lean, long muscles and reshape your body from head to toe. will treat runners to scenic vistas, from Honolulu to Ewa course, and ending with a 5-kilometer run. This event is ideal Beach. for amateur or experienced triathletes, and even serves as the Muscle Conditioning Official Hawaii Senior Olympic Triathlon for 2009. Not coordinated for a traditional aerobics class? This class HSL-37 Splash & Dash Biathlon has minimal choreography so this is safe. A muscular Sat., Oct. 17 3rd Radio Bn. Jingle Bell Jog endurance workout using hand weights and bands to work Sat., Dec. 5 all muscle groups. An amphibious assault is coming to Kaneohe Bay. As they are trained to do, the Marines and sailors aboard MCB Hawaii Jog off that Thanksgiving feast! This 4-mile run around the Step This is a tried and true classic. Fads come and go, but step will be passionately hitting the surf and the turf around the Nuupia Ponds will help you stay fit throughout the holiday endures all. This fundamental class focuses on getting a Marine Corps Air Station. This is not a training exercise, it’s for season. great workout on the steps with basic choreography — real. It is the HSL-37 “Easyriders” Splash & Dash Biathlon. In the spirit of the season, a Family Fun Run around the Pop nothing fancy — just hard work and a ton of sweat. The race begins with a 500-meter open water swim, then Warner Field track will take place after the race. Step and Tone The best of both worlds in one class! A great Step class and some resistance training in an hour and 15 minutes. Get your heart pumping with an upbeat step session that will tone your muscles.

Step Challenge To step it up even more. This class is for the seasoned step- per or for those just looking for a challenge. This class is a full hour of fun and challenging choreography.

Stretch and Strength Strong muscles need stretching attention. This class uses body weight strengthening exercises and focuses on stretch- ing muscles to maintain optimal range of motion.

Water Aerobics This non-impact workout is excellent for cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility and strengthening. Aqua training is a terrific way to gain fitness without the stresses of gravity experienced in land-based training.

PiYo If pilates and yoga were mixed together, this is what you would get. This class will help develop strength, flexibility CovCoverer thethe wworldorld and balance to sculpt long, lean muscles. With pilates, yoga and a combo of upbeat moves, this mat class will get your blood flowing while re-shaping you from head to toe.

Speed and Agility in paint! Swifter, higher, stronger! Train like an athlete! This class in paint! focuses on developing strength, power, balance and agility while maintaining flexibility. Dynamics of this class include plyometric-type exercises designed to produce fast, powerful movements, and improve functions of the nervous system while increasing foot speed.

Zumba This is a Latin inspired, dance-fitness class incorporating international music and dance movements. It includes a combination of fast and slow rhythms, that tone and AimAim forfor aa funfun timetime withwith friends!friends! OpenOpen SaturdaysSaturdays andand sculpt. The class integrates aerobic, interval and resistance training. Dancers and non-dancers will have a blast while SundaysSundays fromfrom 99 a.m.a.m. toto 55 p.m.p.m. getting an incredible workout!

ForFor moremore information,information, callcall 265-4283265-4283 For more information on group classes call 254-7597 Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 4:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday & Holidays, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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2009 Intramural Summer Basketball League Schedule Standings Aug. 17 6:30 p.m. VP-9 ANT vs. VPU-2 TEAM WINS LOSSES 7:30 p.m. MALS-24 vs. VP-9 VP-47 5 0 8:30 p.m. MCAS vs. HQBN VP-4 5 0 SNCOA 5 1 Aug. 18 1/12 4 1 6:30 p.m. MarForPac vs. 1/12 CPRW-2 4 1 7:30 p.m. CPRW-2 vs. CISD CISD 4 1 8:30 p.m. VP-47 vs. VP-4 MALS-24 3 2 MarForPac 3 2 Aug. 19 HSL-37 3 3 6:30 p.m. MarForPac vs. HQBN CLB-3 3 3 7:30 p.m. HSL-37 vs. CLB-3 VP-9 2 3 8:30 p.m. MALS-24 vs. CISD VPU-2 1 4 VP-9 ANT 0 2 Aug. 21 MCAS 0 4 6:30 p.m. MCAS vs. VP-4 HQBN 0 5 7:30 p.m. 1/12 vs. VP-9 Klipper Golf 0 6 8:30 p.m. Klipper Golf vs. VPU-2 Current as of Tuesday

Aug. 22 6:30 p.m. CPRW-2 vs. SNCOA 7:30 p.m. VP-9 ANT vs. VP-47 8:30 p.m. HSL-37 vs. VP-4 101 Days of Summer Intraumural Softball League There will be a coaches organizational meeting for the Unit Standings Intramural Softball League season Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. at the Semper Fit Center’s Basketball Gym. Small Unit Division (299 or less personnel) For more information, call Joe Au at 254-7591. MCAS 1670 points HSL-37 930 points VP-47 900 points VP-9 620 points 3rd Radio Bn 450 points All-Marine Women’s CPRW-2 335 points Softball Team Trial Camp 21st Dental 300 points Semper Fit is seeking Large Unit Division (300 or more personnel) participants for the 1/12 1520 points All-Marine Women's Softball MALS-24 1010 points HQBN 690 points Team Trial Camp from CLB-3 480 points Camp Smith 315 points Aug. 28 to Sept. 18 at Marine Corps Air Station Winning unit in each division receives Cherry Point, N.C. $750 into their unit fund. Female Marines interested in Second place unit in each division receives competing must submit an $500 into their unit fund. application no later Go out and support your unit! than Aug. 21. Resume forms are available online or by contacting Tina Lui at 254-7590.

B-6 • AUGUST 14, 2009 HAWAII MARINE BayFest Competitions!

Cpl. Regina A. Ochoa

BayFest BodySearch

Bathtub Regatta Seeking men and women to showcase their personal fitness Build your own boat to compete in the achievement on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. BayFest Bathtub Regatta on Sunday Come out and cheer for your favorite at 1:30 p.m. Come out to the BayFest BodySearch contestant Waterfront to see who sinks or at the Fest Tent. swims in this fun competition.

AUGUST 14, 2009 VOLUME 39, NUMBER 32 Hawaii Marine WWW.MCBH.USMC.MIL Lifestyles Not the average museum

The Contemporary Museum bosts great art exhibits, elaborate architecture and acres of maintained gardens to ensure all patrons can find something to enjoy during their visit. ContemporaryOne of a kind Story and Photos by Cpl. Achilles Tsantarliotis U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Museum he Contemporary Museum now offers “Normally a contemporary museum is sur- free military-affiliated admittance at its rounded by concrete – typically in a down- Tsummit location overlooking Honolulu. town or warehouse setting,” she added. “It’s The free admittance, funded by BAE rare to find a [contemporary] museum in a Systems and Boutiki, applies to all Department historic, Kama-aina, residential estate.” of Defense employees and family members. “We take it out of the sterile environment to a his- The museum initiated its military-friendly torically rich and scenic environment,” Aldinger said. policy to help raise morale and expand service The museum also offers on-site catering for members’ list of activities in Hawaii. business meetings or family picnics, and chil- The museum rests on several acres of hill- dren’s art-classes, Aldinger explained. top property with clear views of Diamond “There’s no time limit,” she added. “People Head and downtown Honolulu. In addition to often come – check out the exhibit and then its equally artistic gardens, the estate offers an spend the day lounging throughout the exhibit alternating between local and interna- grounds. It’s a great place to propose at.” tional artwork every couple months. A woman shows off a plant growing between the People interested in visiting within the The elaborate building the museum resides woodword on the floors of the Contemporary upcoming months can expect to see the newly in was originally constructed as an affluent Museum. There are many plants and flowers growing renovated exhibit featuring Japanese artist residence in a secluded environment adding throughout the museum and add to its uniqueness. Yoshihiro Suda. Suda is known for his fragile to the artistic environment and sustaining its and subtle installations of hand-carved and appeal to visitors. The museum also features an array of trails painted, minimalist plant life. While the museum naturally avoids “tradi- interweaving the area, scattered with subtle Although the $8 fee regular visitors normal- tional” pieces, the combined offering of a his- artwork and potential picnic sites. ly pay in admission may not be a huge give- toric Kama-aina site, elaborate architecture, Despite a lack of contemporary museums in away, Aldinger said with the current economy The Contemporary Museum hosts different and acres of maintained gardens ensures near- Hawaii, TCM remains a rare entity, even and unassuming museum location – there’s no mediums of art, most far from traditional. ly anyone can find something to enjoy there. throughout the contiguous states, by fusing reason to miss out. “It’s a great place for families,” said Charlie two seemingly conflicting aesthetics of new- “Even if you don’t know too much about Aldinger, Director of Museum of age and nature. contemporary art, or art altogether, there are Advancement, TCM. “If the exhibit doesn’t “I think the two ‘opposites’ attract,” she tours available and what we have here – no seem [compelling,] there’s plenty else for said. “It’s a three-way offering of architecture, one else has on the island,” said Milton them to enjoy.” interesting art, and gorgeous landscaping.” Wilson, a TCM volunteer and former Head of Complementing the exhibit is an outdoor Contemporary art usually invokes the Chemistry for General Aero Company. café where patrons can enjoy a beverage or thought of an industrial or neutral-themed The Contemporary Museum is located at snack on the patio surrounded by murals and location – not immersed in a natural backdrop 2411 Makiki Heights Dr., Honolulu, and can paintings left by resident artists. away from the city, Aldinger said. be reached at 526-1322.

The Contemporary Museum offers everything from art exhibits, grounds to lounge in, beautiful architecture and even a cafe to relax in. The museum is currently open to anyone with a military affiliation for free.

Various types of art fill the Contemporary Museum in Honolulu. The museum costs $8 A flower peeks out of the floors in the for regular admission, and is currently free for those affiliated with the military. Contemporary Museum.

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Your weekly guide to all aspects of entertainment elcome to the Pass In Review, your num- ber one source for cinema, music, videogameW and book reviews. The Pass In Review crew consists of more than 10 critics, each with their own idea of what makes a movie, album, game or book great. So be sure to take advantage of the Better Know A Critic section, which spotlights this week’s critics to better help you choose the critic with opinions most like your own. Using our breakthrough four point scale system you can quickly deci- pher what is worth your time and what isn’t, or read the full review for an in-depth analysis and explanation of the rating. The rating sys- tem uses ammunition and range terminology, so if you’re not familiar, here’s a quick break- down of the ratings ...

1/4 — No Impact, No Idea Horrendous. Among the worst of the worst in its genre. Dedicating time to this is not only wasteful, but unforgivable. Avoid at all costs. 2/4 — High And To The Right Mediocrity at its best. Lacks a few things that might have made it really good. A decent time waster, partake only if you Not a real have nothing better to do. Not so 3/4 — On Target Praiseworthy. A great endeavor, not American quite an instant classic but still very ‘Funny entertaining. This is a sound invest- hero movie ment of your time. 4/4 — Confirmed Kill People’ Lance Cpl. tion of a child. Genius. In the top 10 percent of its Colby W. Brown There are tons of eye- genre. This is the stuff legends are Lance Cpl. comedy routine, and Combat Correspondent catching scenes and plenty made of. Missing out on it would be Cassandra Flowers George starts to re-evaluate of action, but there is a disservice to yourself. Combat Correspondent his life, and brings his close friends and family back into Deep in the Sahara Desert nowhere for relationships to “Funny People” was jam- his life. there is a secret base and in build. When the guy saves So, there you have it and we hope you enjoy our weekly reviews. Don’t forget, The Hawaii packed with a whole lot of Good movie, right? that secret base there is the girl there wasn’t any funny people but for some That’s when things got con- Marine accepts submissions from its readers so secret training for secret growth — he just saved her. reason the outcome of the fusing; almost like “two missions that use secret But enough of the story if you consider yourself a film buff, music afi- movie wasn’t very funny. I movies in one” confusing. weapons, secret gear and bashing — the action scenes cionado, gaming geek or bookworm feel free to went to see the movie for a Laura (Leslie Mann) secret operatives. That in this movie captured what submit your own reviews. Or, if you disagree few good laughs after being George’s ex- fiancée is would be an awesome idea if you imagined as a child and with a review published and want fellow read- dragged to “G.I. Joe” the brought into the picture. you were in the second put it on the big screen. As far ers to know the real scoop, send in a condensed weekend before. Surprise surprise the two are grade and had a buddy over as action, having submarine review and we’ll run it as a second opinion. Unfortunately I left the still in love and all the to play G.I. Joes in the back- fights, samurai sword fights, theater surprisingly disap- magic comes back when pointed. they look deep into each yard. Maybe even a great gunfights, catfights, car chases With a title like “Funny other’s eyes. The problem is idea for a blockbuster movie, and many others this movie People,” I didn’t think Laura has moved on but when you combine both doesn’t disappoint. the movie would have and has a family of her of those the end product The plot is easy to under- Better Know had such a down- own. may turn out to be cliché. stand because it is one er plot. Don’t get Instead of In “G.I. Joe: Rise of sentence: The good guys A Critic me wrong — I just keeping the Cobra” the special fight the bad guys and Lance Cpl. Colby W. Brown thinks a appreciate the Laura as the love effects were great, some people fall in love. good movie is one that isn’t just a depth and actu- interest, the attractive women and That doesn’t spoil the story but an adventure you can lose al meaning of director decided yourself in. He believes that a movie the film. It was a to bring her the heroes save the movie if your worried, should make you think about what you ridiculous non- whole family day, the only prob- it‘s just the basis of viewed and also be entertained by it. stop college and life story lem with it was the what the movie is Brown’s favorite movies include “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” “Requiem for a Dream,” drunk fest, but into the picture. complete corniness about. “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” and come on — This is where I of the movie. It was If you want to go “Dirty Harry.” make me laugh, was hoping the corny in the sense to the movie theater BROWN Adam Sandler! movie wasn’t going the writers were and veg out watch- The movie starts when to go. trying to per- ing nothing but Lance Cpl. Cassandra Flowers feels a George Simmons, a celebri- Laura’s family and love good movie should make you forget sonify toys. If action, this movie about everything that’s is going on ty comedian played by triangle were brought into you can dream maybe for you. It in the outside world. Her favorite Sandler, finds out he has a the movie. I mean who was back to when you were a kid has its lulls in the fighting, movies are always comedies. Whether a rare disease, and there is the movie about? Dying movie makes you laugh, cry, or scared to and remember how your but only long enough for only a small chance he can George or Laura’s messed up go to bed at night, if it takes you away survive by using experimen- marriage? This chunk of the imagination stole away whole you to go to the bathroom from reality for those few hours then it’s tal medicine. He pretty movie caused the overall days of the summer visualiz- or get more candy. It is a good to go in her eyes. much gives up on life until film to drag on forever and ing the explosions caused by great action movie but stops FLOWERS he runs into Ira Wright. ever … and it wasn’t even little plastic men, then this being great when you try to Ira (Seth Rogen) is laugh-out-loud funny! movie will entertain you. call it anything Second Opinion trying to make it Finally, there is a wrap up For those of you who didn’t other than action. in the tough world of all the chaos and the play G.I. Joes as a kid you may The movie has “G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra” of comedy, and ending credits do come to ask yourself, as you walk out no value as far as 1 out of 4 (No Impact, No Idea) George can’t stand the screen — I promise. of the theater, if you just the story goes — to be alone. There were some good watched a children’s movie. it‘s generic and From the previews, the movie seemed like it was going to be George hires him laughs along the way of this It included all the things bland. The only action packed with realistic scenarios, but it wasn’t. The start to be his “assis- one, but most were during needed for a good summer thing that kept me of the movie was good, but it soon started to fall apart and tant,” which the actual stand-up comedy meant taking his segments. blockbuster but lacked an in the movie were become very unrealistic. As I thought it would be a guy phone calls, writ- I had a lot higher expec- intriguing plot. This can’t be the explosions. So, movie, it turned out to be much more like “Agent Cody ing comedy mate- tations, but I guess overall it blamed on the writers if your looking for Banks” or an adult “Spy Kids.” As bad of a movie as it was, it rial, and of course, wasn’t an awful movie but because the whole story of a movie that has was very fun to see the many cameos that were incorporated talking him to it’s certainly not a great G.I. Joe came from a toy. But more to offer than in the film. The movie wasn’t all bad, even though I think I sleep. Without one. This is disappointing when spending millions of just a couple may have done a better job if I made the movie with the admitting it, the because in my eyes, Sandler dollars you might try to scenes of action, I action figures myself. two become close is a classic comedian and deepen the story, so it goes would suggest see- friends. Ira gets Rogen is a great entertainer further than the imagina- ing another movie. – Jesse McAlexander better at his own … both let me down.

August-born actor Chris Pine "'Sons of Anarchy,' because I like (Aug. 26, 1980) starred as a motorcycles, and own and ride motorcycles. I'm part of a motor- young Captain Kirk in the 'Family Guy.' It lifts cycle club as well. The show has most recent movie in the long morale. My girlfriend good action and line of spin-off shows and thinks I'm similar to good drama." movies which spawned from Peter Griffin. My favorite the popular television show of character is Stewie. — J.P. Otomo the 1960s. He's clever. What is your favorite — Lance Cpl. television show and why? "'Sponge Bob Squarepants' Anthony Vasosaust because it's funny and TALK* STORY kind of gross." *[tôk stôreï] Hawaiian slang for an informal, lengthy conversation. Often used as a method to bond, or a good way to kill time. “” — John Helman

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MCB Hawaii corporal performs at local comedy club

Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Beebe Jr. “The best part about being empty handed. me anywhere.” ComicCombat Correspondent up in front of everyonerelief is the “The host for the competi- After parting ways with the adrenaline rush,” Ramos tion came up to me at the end Corps, Ramos plans to attend film When Cpl. Roberto Ramos said. of the event and told me he school at the University of stepped up to the microphone at The stories Ramos used owned a comedy club and Southern California, where he the Emcee Maniac competition at revolved a lot around his would like me to perform wants to become what he describes Kahuna’s Bar and Grill July 30, he Mexican-American ethnicity. there,” Ramos said. “He said I as, “a triple threat” in the industry. didn’t know what to expect. “I just talked about me, and was the funniest one in the He wants to write, direct and pro- After finding out about the com- my experiences and my fam- competition by far.” mote. petition through his unit, Ramos ily,” Ramos said. “My biggest Ramos performed at “This whole experience has been thought he should give it a try and influence is my father. My Sharkey’s Comedy Club in a good stepping stone,” Ramos said. see what happens. father is hilarious. Waikiki Saturday performing a “Obviously the Marine Corps but “It was my first time ever getting “My comedy is mostly short five-minute set as part of also this whole comedy thing. I on stage in front of people,” Ramos improv. I just get up there the open microphone night. honestly never thought I would be said. “I was so nervous, but I loved and talk about my experi- Even though the name implies doing something like this.” it.” ences and when I started to a walk-on show, you still have Now that Ramos has a set gig, he Ramos, cryptological linguist, stray away from that I didn’t to be invited to perform, pays more attention to the funny Third Radio Battalion, and many get as good of a response,” Ramos said. things that happen to him and sto- other contestants competed for a Ramos said. “After my per- Everyone at the club must ries that he thinks of. chance to be this year’s emcee for formance, people kept con- have enjoyed his performance “Jokes will pop in my head and BayFest 2009. gratulating me on how well I because Ramos received an I’ll type it into my phone and once Going into the night, the 24- did but I didn’t think much invite to perform weekly. I do that I tend to remember it.” of it.” “It’s just a five-minute set Ramos said hopes to find some- year-old Palmdale, Calif., native Michelle Asato At the end of the night every Saturday after the main where to continue his comedic per- didn’t really have any idea what he Cpl. Roberto Ramos performs at the Emcee Maniac was going to say. So right before the winners were announced competition July 30 at Kahuna’s Bar and Grill. He acts perform for now,” Ramos formances while he attends school. going on stage he thought of a few and Ramos was surprised his didn’t win the competition, but was offered the said. “I’m getting out [of the “This is definitely a different stories he could tell the audience name was not called. opportunity to perform at Sharkey’s Comedy Club in Marine Corps] in about four experience that I really I enjoy so I and piled them all together. But, he didn’t walk away Waikiki, where he now performs weekly. months so we’ll see if it takes cant wait to see what comes of it.” Local youths compete, place in figure skating competition she was a year ago." When she's not preparing for a competition, Also skating in the competition was Azaria "AJ" Aspen Watkins spends five hours a Saturday at Spindler, Aspen Watkins's teammate. Spindler, practice. To prepare for a competition, she prac- who skated to the song "River Flows In You" by tices six times a week. Robyn Conboy, an figure Yiruma for one performance, said she had a lot of skating instructor at Ice Palace Hawaii, is the head fun at the competition. coach of Tropical Blades and Aspen Watkins' pri- "[Spindler was] surprisingly calm," said her moth- vate coach. She said Aspen Watkins is usually the er, Kasandra Shriver. "She didn't seem nervous at last one left practicing just before the ice resurfac- all. I was more nervous than she was." er enters the rink. Aspen Watkins and Spindler took third place "Aspen's a very hard worker, and she loves to with their Hawaii team, named the Tropical skate," Conboy said. "You [have got to] love the Blades. The competition, which took place at sport. You [have got to] love skating before you do Sharks Ice at San Jose, Calif., featured approxi- well. It's got to come from the heart." mately 1,300 competitors from various countries, Spindler, who has been figure skating for a year- in various divisions. and-a-half, said she currently practices three times Aspen Watkins said during the first performance a week from 45 minutes to an hour each session. she was shaking and nervous because there were If there is a competition, she practices longer. technical difficulties with the music. "I really like to go to Ice Palace a lot and just skate "But then the other around," Spindler said. "I just joined times afterwards it was like a because I would watch skaters on TV breeze," Watkins said with a and say 'ooh, I want to be like that,' smile and laugh. and now I'm here." The Pearl City resident took Figure skating moves can be com- first place in her age division plicated, and vary in style. Aspen in the "Character Spotlight You have got Watkins said it took her three Freestyle 1" category, second months to master the "waltz jump," place in "Freestyle 1" and to love the an axel jump in figure skating involv- "Solo Compulsory Freestyle ing a half-rotation. Spindler is cur- 1," and third place in "Artistic sport. You have rently learning how to do a "salchow Freestyle 1." Spindler, a 13- got to love jump," a move which includes three Photo Courtesy of Kasandra Shriver year-old attending Kailua turns followed by a jump. She's look- Photo Courtesy of Maj. David Watkins Azaria "AJ" Spindler, 13, took second place in her ‘‘ "The first time I was shaking on the ice," said Aspen Intermediate School, won skating before ing forward to learning axel jumps age division for "Freestyle 1." "It was very fun, I second place in her age divi- you do well. when she progresses in level, but Watkins, 11. "I got kind of nervous [be]cause my really liked it," Spindler said. "It wasn't that stress- sion for "Freestyle 1." until then she favors a move called a music got screwed up ... but then the other times ful but it did require a lot of work." Spindler and afterwards it was like a breeze; it wasn't hard. I Both girls, whose fathers are "toe loop," which she called "the clos- Aspen Watkins competed with their team "Tropical It’s got to come wasn't nervous; I was more calm." Watkins, pic- Blades," at the 2009 Ice Skating Institute World service members in the Navy est thing that I can do that's an axel." tured above, skated to "I Hope You Dance" by Lee Recreational Team Championships in July. and Marine Corps, found a from the heart. Though both Spindler and Watkins' Ann Womack, for one of her performances at the love for figure skating not too -Robyn Conboy fathers were not able to be at the 2009 Ice Skating Institute World Recreational Kristen Wong long ago. actual competition itself, they Team Championships in July. Photojournalist Watkins, who has been skating for almost a watched it on video instead, and both were year, said she became interested in figure skat- extremely proud. Navy Cmdr. Jack Shriver, special The team continues to keep busy preparing for PEARL CITY, Hawaii — The wide stretch of ing when she read a book from the "American operations officer, Commander, Submarine Force upcoming events throughout the year, including a icy ground lay before the young girl as she raised Girl" series. Her inspiration was the character U.S. Pacific Fleet, whose wife also skated competi- Christmas figure skating show in December and a her arms in a ready position. As the gentle sound named Mia, who figure skates. tively as a young girl, said he thought skating was spring show in May. As far as competitions go, of Lee Ann Womack's voice singing "I Hope You "I thought that figure skating would be a cool in his daughter's genes. Conboy said the team usually competes in Ice Dance," echoed around her, 11-year-old Aspen sport," Aspen Watkins said. "So I begged my par- "She's done so well, and she's so graceful," Jack Palace Hawaii's regular competitions in March and Watkins, her eyelids draped in purple shadow, slid ents, and they let me try it." Shriver said. July, and are currently raising funds for the next across the ice with ease. Aspen Watkins got her first taste of figure skat- Maj. David Watkins, aviation support plans offi- ISI World Recreational Team Championships, to "I cried," said Monae Watkins, her mother, who ing when her father, a Marine, was stationed in cer, Aviation Logistics Division, U.S. Marine Corps be held in Boston. was able to watch her daughter compete in the Okinawa, Japan. She said at first she had trouble Forces, Pacific, said the family is planning to move Though only time will tell what the future 2009 Ice Skating Institute World Recreational balancing, but within a few weeks she became to Colorado when he retires, where the training holds, Aspen Watkins said she aspires to skate Team Championships in late July. "It was absolute- accustomed to skating. facility for the Olympics is located. in the Olympics. Although Spindler said she ly beautiful. The competition that she was up Eventually Aspen Watkins began to take private "I'm proud of her because she's worked so hard wants to be a surgeon, she has no intention of against was incredible. It made it even more lessons with a coach, and competed in March's this past year," David Watkins said. "She's accom- quitting skating. incredible to see where she is as opposed to where Skate Aloha and the Hawaiian Open in July. plished a lot in one year with her skating." "I'm gonna skate as long as I can," Spindler said. For the families Amanda Sordelet, family readiness assistant for 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, attended the grand opening of the 1/12 Family Readiness Center Aug. 7. Her daughter, 17-month-old Kira, played with balloons and toys at the center. Service members and spouses held its grand opening Aug. 7, with refreshments. "When a service member goes on deployment, they [will] know their family's taken care of," said ret. Master Sgt. Christopher Scott, family readiness officer for 1/12. The second family readiness center on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, the will be open for selected hours. Military spouses can make use of the center which includes a television, toys to entertain children, family informational brochures, a laptop computer and printer. For more information, call the center at 257-2297.

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C-4 • AUGUST 14, 2009 HAWAII MARINE HAWAII MARINE AUGUST 14, 2009 • C-5 Schedule Eventsof Friday 5 - 8 p.m. – Military Static Display JN Automotive New Car Show Island Lifestyle Expo 5 p.m. – Midnight – E. K. Fernandez carnival rides, games and food 6 p.m. – Marine Forces Pacific Band – Main Stage 7 p.m. – Go Jimmy Go – Main Stage 8:30 p.m. – Filter – Main Stage 10 p.m. – Fireworks by Grucci – Waterfront 10:30 p.m. – Fest Test Party with DJ Victor Effler – Fest Tent

Saturday Noon – 6 p.m. – All Hawaii Cruise’ and Marimed Foundation Coconut Island Boat Rides – Waterfront Noon – 8p.m. – Military Static Display JN Automotive New Car Show Island Lifestyle Expo Noon – Midnight – E. K. Fernandez carnival rides, games and food 4 p.m. – Concert gates open 5 p.m. – Marines Forces Pacific Band – Main Stage 6:30 p.m. – Bubba Gump Shrimp Eating Contest – Fest Tent 8:30 p.m. – Mike Corrado Band – Main Stage 9:45 p.m. – The Black Eyed Peas – Main Stage 10 p.m. – Fest Tent Party with DJ Victor Effler – Fest Tent

Sunday Noon – 4 p.m. – Operation Homefront Noon – 6 p.m. – All Hawaii Cruises’ and Marimed Foundation Coconut Island Boat Rides – Waterfront Noon – 8 p.m. – Military Static Display JN Automotive New Car Show Island Lifestyle Expo Noon – 9 p.m. – E. K. Fernandez carnival rides, games and food 1:30 p.m. – Bathtub Regatta – Waterfront 3:30 p.m. – GNC BodySearch Fitness Competition – Main Stage 5 p.m. – Ten Feet – Main Stage 6 & 8 p.m. – 360 Band – Fest Tent 6:30 p.m. – Fiji – Main Stage 8:30 p.m. – Katchafire – Main Stage 9:30 p.m. – Fireworks by Grucci – Waterfront

Sgt. Sara A. Taylor BayFest Competitions Bubba Gump Bathtub GNC BodySearch Shrimp Eating Regatta Fitness Competition Contest Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Float your own boat in the Bathtub Regatta! It's the survival of the fittest AND the Ten contestants will race to eat up to three The race is free for all military, civilians and cor- finest at the 2009 GNC BayFest BodySearch pounds of peel ‘n’ eat shrimp for a chance to win porate teams who have created a homemade boat Fitness Competition. prizes and walk away with full stomachs. and are willing to put their crafts to the test. Watch these slim, trim and muscle- The contest is free and open to the public. Those Boats must be self-propelled by four-person brimmed men and women strut their stuff interested can sign up on site at the Fest Tent begin- teams and created just for the race. and select the best. ning at 6 p.m. Numerous prizes will be awarded. If you think you have the brawn and For more information, please call 254-7591. For more information, call 254-7590. beauty of a BodySearch contender, call 254-7597 for details.

How to get to BayFest Where to park Shuttle Van and Bus Schedules and Routes

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Pickup at Hangar 101. Road and Pond Drive. Pickup at Hangar 1st Stop: Left turn into 9th Stop: Corner of Bancroft 101. Commissary/Chapel parking lot. Drive and Lawrence Road. 1st Stop: Corner of 2nd Stop: Bldg. 1090, 10th Stop: Corner of Yarnell Road and Reed Annex parking lot. Lawrence Road and Harris Road. 3rd Stop: Corner of Avenue. 2nd Stop: Officer’s Mokapu Blvd. and Faleafine Pl. 11th Stop: Corner of Club parking lot. 4th Stop: Corner of Harris Lawrence Road and Bancroft 3rd Stop: Upper Staff Avenue and Irwin Street. Drive. NCO Club parking lot. 5th Stop: Corner of 12th Stop: Corner of South 4th Stop: Corner of BAYFEST BAYFEST Middaugh Street and Campion Lawrence Road and Lawrence Manning Street and Drive. Road. Arnado Street. 6th Stop: Corner of Daly 13th Stop: Corner of 5th Stop: Left turn Road and Bordeleon Loop. Lawrence Road and McLennan into parking lot at base 7th Stop: ASP lot (Corner of Drive. housing office. Daly Road and Dias Place). 8th Stop: Corner of Daly Return to Bayfest. Return to Bayfest. C-6 • AUGUST 14, 2009 HAWAII MARINE Volunteer Word to Pass Opportunities Aboard MCB Hawaii Budget for Baby Class Test of Adult Basic Education 1st and 3rd Mondays Aug. 19 Tour Guides Needed on Coconut Island mulching around trees and pathways. The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society offers This test is designed to measure basic aca- Become an Interpretive Guide at the Hawaii Interested parties need to fill out a Honolulu a free class in Building 4016 from 9 a.m. to 1 demic skills commonly required for adult edu- Institute of Marine Biology on Coconut Island! Botanical Garden volunteer application and come in p.m. for expecting parents. cation programs. It will be in Building 220, Spend time in beautiful Kaneohe Bay leading tours for an interview. This free class will provide information on Classroom A at 7:45 a.m. and discovering the important research taking place Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday budgeting for a new baby, common baby It is open to active duty, family members and on Coconut Island, learning about Hawaii's marine from 8 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. expenses, visiting nurse program and more. Department of Defense civilians. environment. For more information, please call 257-1972. For more information, call 257-2158. Use science to promote stewardship, meet interest- All Enlisted Spouses ing people and have fun leading hour-long tours on Club Thrift Shop the island. You must be at least 18 years old, and The All Enlisted Spouses Club Thrift Shop, located Community Events commit to six months of volunteering . in Building 212 (Pless Hall), is in need of volunteers to For more information about the opportunities, assist with thrift shop-related tasks such as sorting and call the education staff at 236-7415. hanging clothing items, cleaning, gardening and Arboretum Tours Center Court from 10 a.m. to formance on the 1922 Robert other tasks. Tuesdays and Saturdays 3 p.m. Get energy saving tips Morton theatre organ. There is a Ho'omaluhia Botanical Thrift Store hours are 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Monday Enjoy the sights and from experts, learn about fee for admission. To book a tour Garden Nursery Aid through Friday except Wednesdays (store is closed) sounds of the Lyon Hawaii’s clean energy future or for information, please call A peaceful refuge needs your help! Ho'omaluhia and on the first Saturday each month from 10 a.m. - Arboretum, University of plans, enjoy Hawaiian enter- 528-0506. Botanical Garden is looking for volunteers that are 2 p.m. for Bag Sale days. Hawaii. Knowledgeable guides tainment and test your ener- highly motivated and have a desire to help in our Volunteers may be active duty or reserve military will share highlights of the gy IQ to win prizes. Mission Houses Museum Botanical Garden. members, spouses of any military ranks, dependents, Arboretum collections. Tours Admission is free. For Through Sept. 12 Nursery aids are responsible for fertilizing, retirees and spouses, or civilians who have base access. are Tuesday 10 - 11:30 a.m. more informtaion, contact pruning, watering, trimming, shrubs, ground All volunteers must be 18 or over. and Saturday 1 - 2:30 p.m. the Hawaiian Electric The Mission Houses Museum covers and other botanical specimens. Please call 254-0841 or email Registration is required Company at 543-7511. is showing Alphabet Soup: Other duties include weeding, raking leaves, and [email protected] for more information. and a tour donation of $2.50 Literacy, Language & Learning, a is requested. Call 988-0456 Guided Tours of the special exhibition in the for more information. Hawaii Theatre Chamberlain House. Galleries Tuesdays are open through Sept. 12. Live Energy Lite Event The one-hour tour offers a The museum is located at At Anderson Oct. 3 unique insight into the history, 553 South King St., Kick off National Energy art, architecture and restoration Honolulu, HI 96813. Awareness Month at of the beautiful Hawaii Theatre For more information, call Hall Dining Pearlridge Center’s Uptown in Chinatown, including a per- 531-0481. Facility

Today Beef Cordon Bleu Rice Pilaf Dinner Tropical Pork Chops Southern Style Green Beans Minestrone Soup Boiled Egg Noodles Simmered Mixed Vegetables Chicken Noodle Soup Orange Rice Cream Gravy Sauerbraten Club Spinach Tater Sauce Baked Stuffed Fish Cauliflower Au Gratin Scalloped Potatoes Brown Gravy Wednesday Noodles Jefferson Cherry Pie Dinner Simmered Green Beans Lemon Cookies Manhattan Clam Chowder Creole Summer Squash Devils Food Cake Split Pea & Ham Soup Cream Gravy Banana Bread Savory Baked Chicken Tater Sauce Raspberry Gelatin Beef Pot Pie Lemon Gelatin Boiled Egg Noodles Saturday Vanilla Cream Pudding Parsley Buttered Potatoes Dinner Chocolate Cream Pudding Creole Summer Squash Cream of Chicken Soup Simmered Peas Beef Barley Soup Monday Chicken Gravy Beef Stew Dinner Pork Chops Mexicana Beef Noodle Soup Thursday Buttered Egg Noodles Cream of Broccoli Soup Dinner Spanish Rice Honey Ginger Chicken Tomato Soup Mexican Corn Hungarian Goulash Chicken and Rice Soup Simmered Peas Wild Rice Orange & Rosemary Honey Brown Gravy Simmered Green Beans Glazed Chicken Breast Lemon Meringue Pie Simmered Corn Simmered Corned Beef Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Chicken Gravy Islanders Rice Cookies Parsley Buttered Potatoes Marble Cake Tuesday Glazed Carrots Butter Cream Frosting Dinner Fried Cabbage w/bacon Cream of Mushroom Soup Mustard Sauce Sunday Bean with Bacon Soup Chicken Gravy Dinner Swiss Steak w/Tomato Sauce Vanilla Cream Pudding Cream of Potato Chowder Lemon Baked Fish Fillets Chocolate Cream Pudding Vegetable Soup Lyonnaise Potatoes

“The Proposal” Today at 7:15 p.m. “Transformers: Revenge of Today at 9:45 p.m. the Fallen” “My Sister’s Keeper” Saturday at 7:15 p.m. MMOVIEOVIE TTIMESIMES “Year One” Saturday at 9:15 p.m. Prices: All shows are $3 for adults and $2 for children. “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaur” Sunday at 2 p.m. For ticket pricing, the Base Theater Box Office defines an adult as a patron 12 and older and “Transformers: Revenge of defines a child as a patron from 6 to 11. Children 5 and younger are admitted free of charge. Parents the Fallen” Sunday at 6:30 p.m. must purchase tickets for R-rated movies in person at the box office for children 16 and younger. Patrons must present their military identification card when purchasing tickets. “The Proposal” Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Call 254-7642 for recorded information. “Transformers: Revenge of the Friday at 7:15 p.m. Sneak Preview Policy: One hour and 45 minutes prior to the movie, tickets will be issued to first priority patrons Fallen” waiting in line, then second and third priority patrons. In an effort to prevent piracy, the following security measures will be enforced on base for sneak preview screenings: bag “Public Enemies” Friday at 9:45 p.m. checks, confiscation of cameras or cell phones with picture taking capability (items will be returned after screening), mag- For more information about the theater’s schedule and to check movie times, netometer warning, audience scanning with night vision goggles during screening. call the Movie Hotline at 254-7642. The Base Theater and film companies thank you in advance for your cooperation and hope you will enjoy the show. For recorded information, call the Base Theater at 254-7642.

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Give back, spouses! What’s happening at Mokapu Elementary School ImportantMokapuBeat Numbers 11:10 - 11:40 a.m. Grades 3, 4 and 6: 11:50 - cafeteria until the 7:50 a.m. bell rings. If you are a spouse of Mokapu Elementary School Office: 254-7964 12:20 a.m. an enlisted service Mokapu Elementary School Fax: 254-7969 Mokapu is a peanut/peanut butter free Afternoon Pick-Up (Mon.,Tues.,Thurs. and Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. school. No peanut products are allowed at Fri. 2:10 p.m., Wed. 12:30 p.m.) The front of member on base and Health Aide: 254-7968 school. the school will not be open for pick-up until would like to give back Absentee Line: 254-7968 the school buses have arrived and are in Student Support Coordinator: 254-7979 Early Release Wednesdays place. Parking is prohibited in front of the some of your time to Wednesdays are early release days. school and prohibited by red curbs at all the base community, Meal Information Children will be dismissed from school at times. If asked to move your vehicle, please Mokapu uses a computerized meal system, 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday. do so promptly. This is a safety request and here is your chance. a school picture/bar code ID. The cafeteria will be monitored closely. Parking is available will not accept cash-in-line transactions. A new bus application booklet is available next to 3rd Marine Regiment. Do not block Money must be deposited into your child’s at the school office. Payments are calculated driveways. Make a right turn only when exit- The All-Enlisted account. Students must have money put into on a 185-instructional-day school year. Three ing. Spouses Thrift Store, their account by the first day of school to pur- payment options are available. To be eligible located in Building 212 chase lunch. for bus transportation, students must reside Family Math Night Deposits can be made by cash or check in 1.5 miles or more from the school. Once you Join us for the Amazing Math Race Family (Pless Hall) needs the office. Checks should be made payable to have turned into the office the completed Math Night for grades 1-2 on Aug. 26, from volunteers. the Department of Education. application, you may check on your child’s 5:30-7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Enjoy Free and reduced meal applications will be application with the office or by logging onto family fun through hands-on math activities available for you to fill out and turn back into http://iportal.k12.hi.us/SBT/home. The No and games. A dinner & light refreshments are Thrift Store hours are your child’s teacher. They will also be avail- Pass, No Ride policy will be in effect. included! Participating families will receive able for pick up in the office. One application free giveaways. Hop Down Under to the 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., can be used for all children at all DOE Traffic Procedures Outback, trek across the Great Wall, dance Monday through schools. Morning Drop-Off (7:30 - 7:50 a.m.) Drivers with the leprechauns, and grab your binocu- - Breakfast is served from 7:15 to 7:45 a.m. may drop off students in front of or on the lars on your safari across Kenya. Bring the Friday, closed The cost is 35 cents, or 20 cents for those who side of the school at the yellow curbs only. whole family and have fun while racing Wednesdays. qualify for free/reduced meals. A second Vehicles must keep moving all the way for- through country-themed math activities and breakfast is $1.50. Adult breakfasts cost $1.90. ward before allowing children to exit. games. A Math Night coupon will be given to - Lunch costs $1.25, or 20 cents for those Students must exit the vehicle from the curb students, redeemable for “No Homework” or Call 254-0841 who qualify for free or reduced meals. A sec- side only for safety. Students should not extra credit in their homeroom (subject to or email ond entrée is $1.25, and an entire second arrive at school before 7:40 a.m. Upon arrival, individual teacher’s grading policy.) lunch is $4. Adult lunches cost $4.40. children in grades 1-6 are to report directly to For more information, contact Resha [email protected] - Lunch schedule is as follows: Kindergarten the morning lineup near their building. Ramolete at 254-7964 x270, or email her at for more details. and grade 2: 10:30 - 11 a.m. Grades 1 and 5: Children eating breakfast must remain in the [email protected].