VOL. 35 NO. 32 | AUGUST 11, 2006 INSIDE Departures to OIF continue for 25th PFC. MATTHEW C. MOELLER 17th Public Affairs Detachment HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE — After months of deployment preparations, 25th Infantry Division (ID) Soldiers spent their last day saying goodbye to families, and at the same time making final preparations for the long journey to their mission, Tuesday. “It’s hard leaving behind your family and your friends,” said Pfc. Charles J. Popov, chaplains assistant, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team. “But you know you have a mission to do, you know you’re deploying for them, for everyone.” However, deployment does not just hap- pen. A lengthy process of pre-deployment got the Soldiers, families and their units ready for this day and the upcoming year. Since being notified of their upcoming de- Deployment ployment, 25th ID Soldiers have worked tirelessly to master their warrior tasks and drills. They have worked night and day on download marksmanship, land navigation and phys- ical fitness. Soldiers endure Soldiers’ readiness is not only based on training and maintaining equipment, but 130-degree heat while also involves ensuring personal belongings unloading helicopters and and families will be cared for during de- equipment for deployment ployment. The Army Community Service and unit A-3 Family Readiness Groups are valuable tools available for families during this difficult time. “Leaving my fiancé behind is the hardest I have ever had to do,” said Popov. “But I know with all the programs in place here we will be taken care of.” Other pre-deployment preparations in- Pfc. Matthew C. Moeller | 17th Public Affairs Detachment clude power of attorney, family care plans, wills, and the storage of household goods Above — A Soldier with the 2nd Battalion, and vehicles. 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade The last step for deploying Soldiers was Combat Team, hugs his son before the Soldier Readiness Program (SRP). Staff deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. reviewed Soldiers’ medical and financial issues to ensure everyone was fit to fight. Left — Soldiers from the 25th Infantry “From a medical and financial stand- Division's 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry point, the most important step to pre-de- Regiment, 3rd Brigade, board their plane ployment is the Soldier Readiness Program,” enroute to OIF. said Maj. Randel Cassels, SRP medical con- sult manager. Bryanna Poulin, Headquarters and Head- The final day was fast paced for Soldiers. quarters Company, 25th ID. “I just can’t Just hours before deployment, they drew Spc. Teirney Humberson | 17th Public Affairs Detachment wait to start.” their weapons and rendezvoused with their For these Soldiers, Tuesday marked their Mobile mucous units to receive a final brief from Maj. Gen. you will have a successful mission.” spent a few last moments with their fami- last day in Hawaii for the next year. Benjamin R. Mixon, 25th ID commanding Mixon also stressed the need for families lies until the departure time arrived. However, the departing Soldiers didn’t Kids experience traveling general. to stay in contact and to use the Army’s re- After piling their overloaded rucksacks see it that way; for them, the departure exhibit on all things “I’m proud of you,” Mixon said sources, such as the FRG, so no Soldier will and duffle bags into trucks, a bus trans- was actually the first day of a mission they during a deployment brief. “You’ve have to dwell on problems back home. ported Soldiers to the plane. have been preparing for the past few disgusting about the done great, and I have no doubt that Following the general’s brief, Soldiers “I’m nervous but exited,” said Pfc. months. human body at Bishop Museum B-1 Five-finger discounts cheat more than retailers Shafter’s Shoplifting may be like an puter, digital camera, and printer; or the same scenario that featured a customer, a loaded addiction, but stores and the wagon, and a complete electronic home en- EA now legal system call it a crime tertainment package. Shoplifters stuff items inside their clothes, CHRISTA B. THOMAS drop them into strollers, switch price tags, 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs swap old shoes for new, or push carriages of available hot goods out the door, all the while feign- The canvases upon which most Soldiers’ ing innocence. FORT SHAFTER – An environ- stories are told are woven with respect, hon- Brian Bores, an AAFES LP associate, mental assessment (EA) addressing or and integrity – core values adopted by the can rattle off the most common excuses proposed major changes to units U.S. Army. That same canvas can be shredded like words to a familiar song. stationed here will be available for in an instant with one selfish, dishonest act of “The one’s we hear the most are ‘I public review and comment for 30 shoplifting. forgot.’ ‘Oh, this is mine.’ ‘My child must days beginning Tuesday, August 8, Schofield Barracks Army Air Force Ex- have put that in there.’ ‘Can I pay for it 2006. change (AAFES) Loss Prevention (LP) associ- now?’ Or the Spanish-speaking suspect, who The documents will be available ates have far too many sad, but true, anecdotes admitted to theft on a telephone conversation, for review at public libraries on of Soldiers and family members, all who have not realizing that [an LP associate] was bilin- Oahu and the Island of Hawaii. so much to lose, operating contrary to the gual and was able to interpret her confes- The EA addresses changes asso- values they’ve been taught. sion,” he said. ciated with the Army’s ongoing Ewa Beach The LP associates have seen and heard it all. efforts to realign major headquar- There is the one about the sergeant major Needy or greedy? ters to more effectively and effi- and his spouse committing return fraud; the ciently manage resources to sup- enhancement Sailor who tried to exit the store with a shop- Plug “celebrities shoplifting” into any port combat operations in the ping cart loaded with home office supplies – Kay Blaschke | Gettyimages Global War on Terrorism and to re- 5-14th Comanche Troop not paper clips, pens, or Post-its, but a com- SEE SHOPLIFTING, A-10 spond to natural disasters. and community team up At Fort Shafter, this realignment will restructure the United States to remove invasive plants Army Pacific (USARPAC) from a B-5 Housing, commissary, DUI checks among town hall issues primarily administrative head- quarters to a war-fighting unit, Story and Photo by deployed Sgt. 1st Class Angelo Stewart of 3- Stewart learned that housing purchases ap- with rapidly deployable subordi- AIKO BRUM 25th BSB, wanted to know why amenities pliances based on need, and Besherse received nate commands. Managing Editor such as refrigerators and stoves are so old in new construction updates on all communities: The proposed actions, which “When do I get my new home?” and “Why her Helemano home, while Dawn Besherse, Kalakaua, Porter, Aliamanu Military Reser- will be incremental and occur over This issue can’t I park on both sides of my street?” were wife of deployed Maj. Keith Besherse of G-3, vation, Red Hill Mauka and Leader Field. three years, include relocation of some of the questions Mary Lobo, communi- 25th Infantry Division (ID), wanted some ac- “They also need water sprinklers [in hous- up to approximately 1,650 per- Lightning Spirit A-2 ty manager for Solomon, Leader Field and curate information about the latest construc- ing areas]; though people come around and cut sonnel, introduction of additional Kalakaua communities, expected to answer at tion. grass, it’s so dry,” Stewart said before the vehicles and equipment, accom- Deployed Forces A-3 the Schofield Barracks town hall meeting, In keeping with the town hall format, sen- meeting, and then she asked during the Q&A modation of administrative space Tuesday evening. ior representatives from AHFH; the Provost period, “Are there any links the military has set for these restructured operating News Briefs A-6 The sparse crowd delivered. Question and af- Marshal Office (PMO); Morale, Welfare and up for my mom who’s staying with me while units within existing facilities, and MWR B-2 ter question concerned Army Hawaii Family Recreation (MWR); Military OneSource; and my husband is deployed?” construction of two permanent Housing (AHFH). the 25th ID’s G-1 and G-3 offices responded and several temporary facilities at Community B-3 Family member Lorraine Stewart, wife of directly to their queries. SEE TOWN HALL, A-8 Fort Shafter. A-2 | AUGUST 11, 2 0 0 6 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS & COMMENTARY We want to All in DoD hear from you... ‘Lost’ databases can put lives at risk The Hawaii Army Weekly welcomes articles from Army or- Whether by carelessness or stolen due to irresponsibility. Some are even computer equipment is often an opportunis- must heed ganizations, announcements from sold illegally by the very people to whom tic crime — even a few moments of not pay- the general public about communi- criminal activity, identity theft these assets were entrusted. ing attention can lead to lost machines, data ty events of interest to the military What makes it more surprising is that many and careers. community, and letters and com- seriously harms individuals of these devices contain information that While responsibility for valuable equipment election mentaries. ED BEEMER could put Soldiers in danger. and sensitive data is taken seriously by the vast If you have newsworthy ideas or Computers and related equipment are ob- majority of Army personnel, there are far too stories you’d like to write, Army News Release viously prime targets for thieves. Often they are many cases of Army computers and memory regulations coordinate with the managing There are things that people manage not to simply after the equipment itself and are not units found for sale in foreign markets. editor at 655-4816, or e-mail lose; Super Bowl passes, plane tickets to Tahi- aware of the value of the data on the hard Some unscrupulous and opportunistic in- editor@hawaiiarmyweek ly.com. ti, pictures of loved ones and family heir- Strict rules govern The editorial deadline for drive. dividuals seem to think that profit from the il- looms are good examples of things rarely articles and announcements is the The growing trend in identity theft and the legal sale of taxpayer-funded equipment is political activities in misplaced. Friday prior to Friday publications. ease of acquiring removable memory and more important than the potential risk to Yet, official government computer assets an election year Prior coordination is mandatory. hard drives through commercial resell servic- American Soldiers. do not seem to fall into this category. Articles must be text or Word es such as eBay is quickly compounding the These individuals will steal or otherwise The headlines and evening news reports AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE files with complete information, no risks to these devices from casual thieves and misappropriate computer assets regardless of abbreviations; accompanying are filled with stories of lost computers con- News Release dedicated criminals. the value of the information, software or net- photographs must be digital, high taining valuable and sensitive data that could Casual thieves sim- work portals they contain. WASHINGTON — As the elec- resolution, jpeg files with captions compromise the identity and safety of thou- ply resell it without re- America was built on entrepreneurial spir- tion season swings into high and bylines. sands of people. This is unfortunately true of COMMENTARY The Hawaii Army Weekly is an gard for the data on it. Yet, all Soldiers, civilian personnel and gear, the Office of Special Counsel Army computer equipment as well. authorized newspaper and is the devices. Professional criminals and intel- contractors should realize that the availabili- (OSC) has filed complaints There appears to be two main causes for the published in the interest of the U.S. ligence organizations pay far more than the ty of U.S. Army equipment on the open mar- against two federal employees loss of valuable computer hardware by Army Army community in Hawaii. physical value of the drives in a gamble to ob- ket increases the chances of our enemies ob- deemed in violation of the Hatch personnel and contractors: carelessness and All editorial content of the Hawaii tain the sensitive data that is retrievable from taining valuable intel on how to get past Act. Army Weekly is the misplaced entrepreneurial spirit. these devices. Army safeguards and gain access to sensitive The complaints address the use responsibility of the U.S. Army, Carelessness is a human characteristic. Few It is a financial windfall for both, at your ex- information. of “politically partisan electronic Hawaii Public Affairs Office, of us have not left our wallet, car keys or pense. There are too many threats to Soldiers and mail messages while on duty,” ac- Schofield Barracks, Hawaii 96857. briefcase somewhere when we were in a hur- A few common sense precautions can pre- their families without giving the enemy extra cording to a statement released by Contents of the Hawaii Army ry or distracted. Weekly are not necessarily the vent the loss or theft of equipment and valu- opportunities for the sake of a few bucks. the OSC. Usually we can just go back and reclaim official views of, or endorsed by, able data. All Army personnel that are aware of gov- The Hatch Act regulates DoD them, but sometimes they’re lost for good and the U.S. Government or the Depart- •Ensure that all mobile computing equip- ernment computer assets being waylaid for employees’ participation in politics. that leads to a difficult, time-consuming ment of the Army. ment is stored securely as possible when not foreign marketplaces need to take whatever The recent violations focus on e- process to recreate those lost items — a lesson The Hawaii Army Weekly in your personal possession. Use all available steps necessary to stop this practice. mails sent to about 15 recipients in is printed by The Honolulu Adver- that’s not likely to be forgotten very soon. protection options for computer and network It’s not a free-market opportunity. It is put- one case and more than 70 in the tiser, a private firm in no way However, the more valuable an object is, the access. ting Army lives, perhaps your own, at risk. other. connected with the U.S. Govern- more closely one usually guards it. •Keep computers and memory devices un- (Editor’s Note: Ed Beemer works for the “The use of Internet and elec- ment, under exclusive written agree- It may come as a surprise that Army com- der close watch when in your personal pos- Army Office Information Assurance and Com- tronic mail is second-nature to ment with the U.S. Army, Hawaii. puters and memory devices are often lost or The Hawaii Army Weekly is session, especially when traveling. Theft of pliance.) almost everyone and has become published weekly using the offset a favorite and effective campaign method of reproduction and has a tool, even more so perhaps printed circulation of 15,300. LIGHTNING SPIRIT than four years ago,” Special Everything advertised in this pub- Counsel Scott Bloch said in the lication shall be made available for statement. purchase, use or patronage “I want to remind federal em- without regard to race, color, ployees to be vigilant about religion, sex, national origin, age, A tiny whispering sound needs attention following the Hatch Act because marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non- CHAPLAIN (MAJ.) RICHARD J. BENDORF We deal with stress in our lives by turning earthquake that left no doubt in his mind that we will consider this activity merit factor of the purchaser, user or Oahu Base Support Battalion Command Chaplain the volume up, putting on the headphones and God was calling. a form of electronic leafleting shutting out the world. This method has be- and thus a violation of the patron. Once a fearless prophet, Elijah is cringing And God’s call remains, even amid the noise The appearance of advertising come the norm, but at what cost? prohibition on partisan political from dread of the brutal Queen Jezebel. He and chaos of our modern world. It is only in this publication, including In many families both parents work and activity in the workplace,” he runs away from Israel and returns to Mount after the storm, or the thunder, or the cata- inserts and supplements, does not very seldom get quality time together. Fami- strophic event, but once God has our attention, said. constitute endorsement by the Horeb, another name for Mount Sinai, in lies seldom eat together any more, and many the real dialogue can begin. Partisan political activity is de- Department of the Army, or The Egypt. families on fast food, consumed in front of the fined as activity directed toward Honolulu Advertiser, of the firms, The only way we can discern God’s call in Elijah is looking for guidance from God. He TV. the success or failure of a political products or services advertised. hides in a cave and waits for a manifestation our life is to descend into that quiet space. The We don’t take the time to listen, to com- great thinkers and fathers of the Church went party or candidate for a partisan like that shown to the Israelites under Moses. municate or to get to know one another. Fam- political office or partisan political into the desert to get in touch with that “tiny Then a storm with thunder and lightning ilies are internally alienated. group. whispering sound.” We certainly can’t think, shakes the mountain, but God does not appear We don’t know how to communicate, and Participation in politics is not in this violence. Instead, God makes his pres- certainly we don’t or never have known how and certainly can’t communicate unless we completely forbidden. However, make a concerted effort to find that quiet Commander ence known in silence. He affects Elijah’s con- to listen. But if we can’t communicate and lis- executive-branch employees need science as a “tiny whispering sound” or “sound ten at a human level, then how are we sup- space. to be aware of the rights and re- Maj. Gen. Benjamin R. Mixon of sheer silence.” posed to listen to God? Our quiet time with God is that time we need strictions that the Hatch Act im- We need to find God in quiet meditation. to refocus, recharge and recommit ourselves. Public Affairs Officer According to scripture, God acquired St. poses on such activity. What is al- We live in a noisy, hustle-bustle world, and Paul’s attention by knocking him off of a Tiny whispers are our call to greatness, to lowed and disallowed can be a bit Troy Griffin the idea of silence is antithetical and alien to horse. St. Francis of Assisi was likewise fulfillment and to happiness. confusing. the modern lifestyle. This era is one of boom knocked off his horse and forced to live in si- God is speaking. All we have to do is listen, While not regulated by the Command Information Officer boxes and ipods and 75-decibel-plus sound lence in a hospital ward for almost a year. really listen. Hatch Act, DoD employees in uni- Ed Aber-Song volume. Elijah was apparently caught in a storm or Pax Et Bonum “Peace and all good”. form are under the most restric- tions, imposed by DoD Directive [email protected] 1344.10. These employees may at- Managing Editor tend political meetings or rallies, but only as spectators and not in Aiko Rose Brum uniform. DoD employees are not allowed [email protected] 80 days to give political speeches, serve in Assistant Editor since last fatal accident any official capacity in partisan groups or participate in political Jeremy S. Buddemeier Soldiers, as your campaigns or conventions. They daily reminder to be [email protected] are also not generally allowed to safe, place a “red campaign for political office. Pau Hana Editor dot” on your In their essence, the Hatch wristwatch. Act and DoDI 1344.10 prohibit Christa B. Thomas Remember, a di- federal executive-branch employ- [email protected] vision training hol- ees and military members iday will be awarded from engaging in political [email protected] for the first 100 con- activity while on duty or wearing secutive days with no Layout an official uniform, officials As of 8/9/06 accidental fatalities. said. Leah Mayo

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ANNE MCCLAIN B/209th ASB, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait — Soldiers from the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) Task Force (TF), based at Wheeler Army Air Field, Hawaii, recently offloaded aircraft and equip- ment at the port of Kuwait to kick off their de- ployment in support of Operation Iraqi Free- dom. The brigade’s aircraft, vehicles and ground support equipment arrived in the port of Kuwait, Aug. 1, on board the USNS Gordon, after a three-week journey from Schofield Barracks via Pearl Harbor. Equipment from units attached to the 25th CAB arrived four days prior. The USNS Sisler brought equipment from Fort Bragg, NC, for 1- 17th Cavalry, 1-82 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion (ARB), and the 150th Aviation Reg- iment of the West Virginia National Guard. In addition, the 25th CAB TF supported the 1- 149th Aviation Regiment from the Texas Na- Above — Crew Chief, SPC. Garrett Haury tional Guard with its port operation. Charlie Company 2-25 Task Force Diamond Despite temperatures soaring into the 130s Head checks the air pressure in the landing on the hot pavement and ship decks, Soldiers wheel in a Utility Helicopter-60 (UH-60) Black- completed the offload of almost 1,000 air- hawk after it’s unloaded from U.S.N.S. Gordon craft, vehicles and equipment containers from at a port in Kuwait on August 4th, 2006. Spc. Daniel Bearl | 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs two ships in less than one week. Left — On August 2nd, a Utility Helicopter-60 “What encouraged me was how quickly our (UH-60) Blackhawk is off loaded from the Two-man torque Soldiers orchestrated aircraft offload,” said U.S.N.S. Gordon in a port in Kuwait. 25th I.D. Col. A.T. Ball, commander, 25th CAB TF. “It Combat Aviation Soldiers will use the aircraft to 1st Lt. Sean Merritt and Staff Sgt. Miguel Rosas attach a blade was twelve to fourteen minutes per aircraft support Operation Iraqi Freedom 06-08. to a CH-47 Chinook helicopter. Soldiers from the 25th Combat when I was there. Under these environmental Aviation Brigade worked hard unloading and rebuilding helicopters conditions, that is a testament to their adher- Before the ship’s arrival, the offload crews at the Kuwaiti sea port last week. Aircraft, transported with their ence to standards and discipline,” Ball said. received safety briefs and a port tour, in ad- blades removed, arrived safely after a monthlong voyage by sea from The speed of the offload operation was due dition to having some down time to enjoy Honolulu to Kuwait. Once ready, the helicopters will be flown north in no small part to the experience of the Sol- the Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities at to assist the 25th Infantry Division in its mission in Iraq. diers. The eighth port operation the CAB has Camp Arifjan. conducted in six months, most units average Soldiers enjoyed the post exchange, Inter- around one per year. net cafes, movie theater and dips in the swim- “We have young men and women out of ad- ming pool. vanced individual training [AIT] who have “The facilities really boosted morale,” said Spc. Raymond Bass | 29th Aviation Support Battalion done more boat loads in the last six months Spc. Belinda Thomas, an aircraft electrician than some aviation Soldiers do in five years,” Operating heavy equipment, moving air- from B Company, 209th Aviation Support Ball explained. craft and working long hours in the heat pre- Battalion. “Having everything so close, it of- “What helped the aviation operations go sented some risk, which was minimized by the fered a great reprieve from the heat.” so smoothly was the support from the Port constant presence of aviation safety officers As soon as the ships pulled in, the Soldiers Support Activity [PSA] and the Aviation Clas- like Chief Warrant Officer 2 James Stockton began 24-hour operations in two shifts in or- sification Repair Activity Depot [AVCRAD],” from B Company, 3-25 Aviation. der to remove equipment quickly. One boat said Maj. Joseph Lawson, support operations “I walked around and made sure everyone was scheduled to be loaded with a departing officer [SPO] for the 25th CAB, and the offi- was wearing their safety gear, made sure guys unit’s equipment in just a few days. cer in charge of the offload. “In addition to were drinking water,” Stockton said. “I helped “The Soldiers really worked hard in tough their technical support,” he continued, “they guys lift heavy equipment … basically made conditions to make this happen,” Lawson em- provided support with a constant supply of sure everything was being done safely and to phasized. water, ice and coolers for the Soldiers.” standard.” The Task Force is now conducting aviation Soldiers involved in the port operation were Because of constant supervision from non- training at Udari Army Airfield, Kuwait, to en- based at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, while the rest commissioned officers and commanders, there sure aircraft and aircrews are mission-capable of the brigade continued training at Camp were no reported heat-related injuries during and ready to support Operation Iraqi Free- Buehring, Kuwait. the operation. dom. A-4 | AUGUST 11, 2 0 0 6 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS Wolfhounds send off Osaka orphans with aloha spirit AIKO BRUM “They don’t need a language to play Managing Editor with kids,” Drake said. “[The orphans HONOLULU — Four Japanese children said] if they could stay several months, held their emotions in check then said they would catch on to the language.” “sayonara” (goodbye) to their American Maj. Jonathan Graff, executive officer, hosts, Sunday at the international air- 1-27th, hosted the boys. He and his wife, port here, before departing to their final Sandi Graff, have four boys and two girls destination, Osaka, Japan, and its Holy of their own. Family Home Orphanage. The previous 10 days the orphans — “I wanted to have them come Hirohiko and Kentaro Eguchi, ages 12 and 11, Nao Tozaki, age 12, and Izumi Fu- to my house; I feel like it’s a rumoto, age 11 — had been immersed in blessing.” American culture with five sets of Amer- ican families. Michelle Sims Their hosts, the Wolfhounds of 27th Wife of Staff Sgt. Herman Sims, Infantry Regiment, are keeping a 57- 27th Infantry Regiment year-old tradition alive, in memory of honorary 27th Infantry Regiment Sgt. Maj. Hugh O’Reilly, who died of natural “I thought it would be a good experi- causes, June 23, at age 91. ence for us and them to interact with “The sergeant major sat down with me, kids their own age, from another cul- several times, and said this can’t go away ture,” he said. … this can’t fade,” said 1st Lt. Joseph Likewise, Michelle Sims, wife of Marullo, 1-27th S-2 officer. “It’s defi- Staff Sgt. Herman Sims, a 1-27th mo- nitely my responsibility, my shop’s, to bile guns system platoon sergeant, em- convey how seriously he took it.” braced the cultural exchange. She hosted O’Reilly began the regiment’s bond the girls. with the orphanage during Christmas “I wanted to have them come to my 1949. The devastated orphanage and suf- house; I feel like it’s a blessing,” she said. fering children personally moved him “My [four] kids are all for it.” and helped found the humanitarian rela- Families received a “cheat sheet” to tionship that has been underway ever help them with rudimentary Japanese, since. but none experienced any significant Since 1957, the regiment has hosted communication problems said Capt. several orphans in Hawaii. Beginning in Manuel Pulido, battalion fire support of- ficer. ‘58, its Soldiers began visiting the or- Spc. Amanda Flemett | 2nd Brigade Public Affairs phanage at Christmastime, disguised as Drake added, “Being orphans, it seems Santa Claus, to distribute donated gifts to Above — Lt. Col. Flip Wilson, commander like they are used to taking care of them- more than 120 children. of 1-27th Inf. Regt., gives Hirohiko Eguchi selves. They are pretty responsible for a “high five” after his performance of a their age.” 2006 visit traditional Japanese dance as (left to right) She said only two things puzzled the Izumi Furumoto, Nao Tozaki, and Kentaro kids. Once at Schofield Barracks, the most re- Eguchi laugh at the custom. “They think [American] portions of cent young visitors received first-class Left — Preschoolers at Japan’s Holy Fami- food are huge, and they don’t understand accommodations in households and en- ly Home lead Wolfhounds in a dance rou- why Americans take showers instead of joyed diverse activities throughout their tine during a November 2003 visit. Sol- baths.” stay. diers stopped by enroute to Operation Ori- Though the forty-ninth consecutive Outings included all the usual places — ent Shield, a bilateral Japan-U.S. exercise. visit has now been logged, Marullo is the beach, zoo and aquarium; Sea Life ever concerned that the cultural exchange Park and Hawaiian Waters Adventure aries and ask me how to say a word like could eventually end, particularly given Park; and the Polynesian Cultural Center. ‘lei.’ The boys are more outgoing; they are the 25th Infantry Division’s tempo with However, for the girls, top on their lists brothers,” she explained, “so they have the global war on terrorism, transforma- were shopping, shopping, shopping, said been a little different.” tion and turnover. translator Sgt. Tamara Drake of 500th Drake kept host families informed about To ensure humanitarian efforts abide, Military Intelligence Brigade. the children — what they were feeling he said his unit “must internalize” the “I got to know the girls pretty well,” and any signs of ill health, but translat- Holy Family Home commitment so that said Drake. “They would write in their di- Staff Sgt. Michael Westerfield l U.S. Army File ing how to have fun was universal. O’Reilly’s legacy continues. A-6 | AUGUST 11, 2 0 0 6 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS

Spc. David House l 17th Public Affairs Detachment ‘Cacti, take arms!’ Cacti "Rule" — Members of the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, show their unit pride as they form up in the shape of a cactus, the unit’s symbol, before deploying to Iraq.

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Story and Photo by or more tickets are issued, the motorist PVT. 2 NICOLE R. GOODRICH could be looking at six months without 17th Public Affairs Detachment any driving privileges. All rules apply to Driving 25 miles per hour may feel like motorcyclists and motor vehicle drivers two when compared to highway driving, alike. but the truth of the matter is, posted speed To help Soldiers focus on safety when- limits enforced by military police are nec- ever they are driving, a new Schofield essary to ensure the safety of Soldiers Barracks policy states that their first-line and their families. supervisor must conduct a “check-ride” for “Inattention and speed are the two them, if they are in the rank of E-4 and main factors that cause traffic accidents,” below. The supervisor must ride with Sol- said William Maxwell, transportation safe- diers and evaluate their ability to drive. ty manager, U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii. The supervisor must then re-evalute every “Most on-post speed limits are set to Army six months and hold monthly inspections standards. …The Department of Defense of Soldiers’ vehicles. sets out this policy for every service Junior enlisted Soldiers who are new to branch in the military. [For example,] Schofield Barracks or who have just re- Pearl Harbor has similar speed limits.” cently purchased a vehicle must also see Most speed limits on main roads read 25 their supervisor to complete a check-ride mph and the usual speed limit in resi- before registering their vehicle on post, dential areas reads 15 mph. If speeders are Maxwell explained. caught violating these laws, they are sub- “The reason why we are targeting low- ject to reprimand and remedial driver’s er-enlisted Soldiers is because they are training. In fact, on-post speed limits generally younger and less-experienced closely resemble speed limits in down- drivers,” Maxwell said. “All we are trying town Honolulu and the rest of the island, to do is to prevent major accidents and according to Maxwell. After being checked by security, a delivery truck re-enters the roadway just past the Lyman Gate on Schofield Barracks. keep our Soldiers alive.” Unfortunately, some roads off post are Driver’s courses are available at home to many tragic accidents that in- speeding accidents. These two off-post tivities are very well the cause of many of and out of harm’s way.” Schofield Barracks, some voluntary and volve Schofield Soldiers. For example, roads cause approximately 75 percent of the accident’s that occur here on post,” Maxwell said if on-post drivers are others mandatory, for individuals who Kunia Road is a two-lane throughway Schofield Barracks’s traffic fatalities, said said Maxwell. caught violating any driving regulations, want to improve their driving ability and with many hills. Many motorists care- Maxwell. “Natural, common distractions are the they will more than likely get a traffic those who violate traffic regulations. lessly speed and attempt to overtake driv- In addition, drivers who don’t pay at- cause of a lot of careless driving here on ticket. When motorists get two traffic vi- Together with posted speed limits and ers obeying posted signs, causing sense- tention to the road while driving are dan- post,” said Heather L. Franke, a mechan- olations in 90 days, their driving privileges traffic regulations, these classes re-em- less injuries and deaths. gerous to themselves, other motorists and ic with Headquarters and Headquarters are revoked for approximately 60 days. phasize safety is paramount whether driv- Kaukonahua Road and Farrington High- innocent pedestrians, he added. Company, 25th Special Troops Battalion. Driving without valid insurance, regis- ing short distances on errands or across way are also high-risk roads on which “Eating, talking on a wireless phone, “[But,] the MPs do a very good job keep- tration or a license will cost a driver 90 the island taking in the sights and sounds several Soldiers have been involved in putting make-up on, and other such ac- ing people like me, who walk to work, safe days without driving privileges. If four of Oahu. A-8 | AUGUST 11, 2 0 0 6 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS Town Hall: More must take advantage of gathering

CONTINUED FROM A-1 and dogs for chemical items. and we’re working on that.” at 3 p.m. “Don’t send packages, yet,” Wolf During her five-minute presen- For all the volumes of good Stewart explained that she took said. “There hasn’t been a TOA tation, Mary Brewer of Military information exchanged at the to heart the “Stay in Hawaii” pre- [transfer of authority], which must OneSource explained, “We are a town hall, though, attendance deployment message from AHFH occur.” However, beginning Sept. DoD-funded [Department of De- was still dismal, said Maj. Gen. and sent for her mom, Mary 12, families can send packages and fense] program. We’re completely Benjamin R. Mixon, com- Solomon, to get through the divi- expect an average shipping time of free and private; we don’t report manding general, 25th ID. About sion’s deployment. 11 days, depending upon size, back to commands.” 80-ish individuals participated, and The commissary seems to have a weight and length of parcels, Military OneSource provides ex- many of that number were subject great deal of unauthorized patrons, which matters, so “pack to fit,” he tensive services in three formats: matter experts on hand to respond said Mary Cook, wife of Command said. “You’re only paying postage face-face, on the Web, and at 1- to questions. Sgt. Maj. Charles Cook of 5-14th from here [Hawaii] to New York 800-342-9647, Brewer said. All Mixon charged the faithful to Cavalry, and then family member City for APO addresses.” service and family members (ac- spread the word of just how useful Richard Malone asked many ques- Rounding out the town hall tive, Guard and Reserve) are eligi- the community’s town hall gath- tions from a prepared list: “Are agenda was Military OneSource, ble. ering really is. there approved PT routes? Where PMO and MWR, but first, Lind pre- MWR’s Ruben Moreno listed a “Unfortunately, the people we are they? Are they enforced?” he viewed new programs at AHFH host of activities scheduled for the want to help don’t attend these asked. and re-emphasized deployment coming months to engage Soldiers meetings,” said a woman who did Malone continued, “Can we get programs offering free child care and families, among them Mili- not want to be identified. scheduled pest control on a regular and Blue Star Card discounts. tary Idol at the Tropics, throughout “I came here to be informed basis? Why don’t you check all “Fire prevention has been a big August on Wednesday nights at because my husband is deployed. drivers during DUI checkpoints?” issue with us lately,” Lind said. 6:30 p.m.; a new season of Army I don’t want to be left out on Representatives answered all “Each of the last several week- Community Theater performances nothing,” said Christie Pender, wife their questions. ends, there has been a fire in hous- at Fort Shafter; the newest addition of Spc. Timeris Pender of 25th Just like this Military OneSource collection, the quarterly (and soon-to- ing. Also, we recently held focus to Schofield Barracks Nehelani, STB, and a family member who be monthly) town hall meeting provides a wealth of resources, informa- On the agenda groups. The main theme from them the KoleKole Bar & Grill; and an plans on staying involved in her tion and answers to just about any topic a family member could throw was families not connecting well, MWR Expo at Schofield, Sept. 20 community. Currently offered quarterly – but at subject matter experts. soon changing to once per month, the town hall allows the 25th ID and U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii to pass along abundant informa- tion, on numerous topics, and to give feedback on community con- cerns. The rear G-3 (operations and training) highlighted the deploy- ment timeline. “There’s a lot of units already gone … just about everybody,” said Lt. Col. Sal Petrovia, “but we need to ask for continued support in pushing information out to the families. Our number one priority is that Soldiers are taken care of and families informed.” The rear G-1 (personnel and ad- ministration) gave handy and prac- tical information about postal mat- ters, including mail restrictions, shipping requirements and weight limitations. Of note, said Maj. Eric Wolf of G-1 Postal, families should never send cash, alcohol or “any- thing that has the possibility of exploding under compressed air. “It’s a different culture … not better, not worse, just different,” he explained about Iraq, “so items going to a Muslim country have different standards.” For example, Wolf continued, sending a “Surfer” magazine with a risqué cover may be question- able, as well as a crate of Bibles. Some food items like the gift sausages popular at Christmastime are not allowed. “No one reads your personal correspondence,” he continued, but the U.S. Postal Service and U.S. Customs are “looking at all pack- ages for legal, moral and ethical” reasons. For the safety of handlers and Soldiers, he explained, all packages are sniffed by machines News Briefs From A-6

hints and basic interviewing skills at our monthly workshop to cast yourself as the best candidate for any job. Find out the most common questions are, the best way to answer them, and how to close an interview session. This workshop will be held Aug. 23, at Helemano Communi- ty Center from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. To register, call Schofield Bar- racks’ Army Community Service (ACS) at 655-4227.

CIF Closed for Inventory — The Schofield Barracks Central Issue Facility will be closed through Aug. 18 for a change of accountability inventory. Contact your supply sergeant for turn- ins during this period. Once reopened, call 655-9876 to schedule appointments. Normal operations will resume Aug. 21. For emergency services during the inventory, contact Kealii Ka- hanu, 284-1457, or Robert Cum- mings at 497-6574. Ongoing Memorial Bricks — The 25th Infantry Division Association is offering supporters the opportu- nity to become a permanent part of the Schofield Memorial Mon- ument. Engraved brick pavers are available in 4x8 inches, up to three lines of type, for $100 or 8x8 inches, up to six lines of type, for $250. To download an order form, visit www.25thida.com. NEWS HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY AUGUST 11, 2 0 0 6 | A-9 Military, commercial carriers offer more reasons to travel Though your Soldier may ing under the new regulation are Catego- boat to China’ rather than the Concorde.” ry IV. In addition to Space A flights, family be deployed, economical At the terminal, an agent fills avail- members of active duty Soldiers have the travel is still available able seats by calling those who signed option of military discount flights. up in order of their priority. Travelers According to Yvette Hoskins, an agent Story and Photos by whose names are on the list, but who are with Carlson Wagonlit Travel, although JEREMY S. BUDDEMEIER not present when their category is called, military discount fares can be more ex- Assistant Editor are moved to the bottom of the list. pensive than a commercially purchased Thanks to a recent change in Air Mo- ticket, sometimes the customary three- bility Command (AMC) regulations, fam- weeks advance purchase is not required. ily members have another option for trav- As such, the military discount ticket can eling to the mainland. be the best option for late- or last-minute The change allows family members sta- For more information, visit shoppers. tioned outside the continental U.S. to fly www2.hickam.af.mil/spacea/spacea.htm For example, regular ticket from Hon- Space Available (Space A) to the mainland Hickam AMC flight information line: 449.1515 olulu to Atlanta might cost $505, and the once while their Soldier is deployed. military discount ticket, $512. However, as “It’s really very simple,” said Dick Lange, the date of departure nears, the regular Rudy Singleton, a retired Air Force sen- transportation manager, deputy chief of ticket price will increase while the military- ior airman, knows what it’s like being at staff for logistics. The regulation requires discount ticket will remain at the same the bottom of the list. that the Soldier be on active duty, be de- price until sold. “A lot of people complain [when their ployed for more than 120 days, and be on name isn’t called and they have to wait], permanent change of station orders to Neighbor-Island Get-A-Ways but Space A is just that – space available,” the overseas location, he said. he said. If flying back to the mainland or using “You can’t just live overseas,” Lange Singleton, who lives in Okinawa, Japan, Space A seems too ambitious, family said. “You have to have command spon- but has family in Delaware, has been fly- members can also fly commercial to the sorship.” ing Space A for the past 13 years. neighbor islands for a steal this summer. Staff Sgt. Jason Schmidt, supervisor, “I personally treasure [Space A],” he The newest interisland carrier, go! has passenger services at the Hickam AMC said. “It might not be United or Northwest offered a variety of special fares, includ- terminal, added that a command spon- Airlines, but think about the money you ing the most recent $29 one-way tickets. sorship letter must verify the active duty save.” Hawaiian and Aloha Airlines have service member’s deployment dates. Trav- Singleton estimated that he saves ap- matched these fares. elers can sign up 10 days in advance of the proximately $4,000 when he and his fam- In addition, go! offers military discounts their spouse’s deployment, but cannot ily of four travels to the mainland. of $55 — from Oahu to the Big Island, travel until their spouse deploys. Kauai and Maui; and $74 — between the Although the price is definitely right for Big Island, Maui and Kauai. traveling Space A, which is free in most The go! military discount applies to all cases, the process requires patience and branches on active duty, including re- flexibility. servists and National Guardsmen, and their family members. The Process “The special fares are limited,” said Space A travelers can check flights and Charlene Chan, Brightlight Marketing seat availability by calling the AMC flight Group, which represents go! airlines. “So line, which for security purposes only the military discount fares allow you to provides arrival and departure information shop around and give you another option 24 hours in advance. (Alternatively, flight [in case the special fares are sold out].” information past 24 hours can be ob- In addition, go!’s $20 fee for changing tained at the Hickam Air Force Base AMC flights is waived for military discount fares. terminal or on Hickam closed-circuit TV Neither Aloha nor Hawaiian Airlines Channel 54.) Above all, travelers considering Space currently offers a military discount. How- Travelers can sign up via e-mail, fax or A travel should heed the following advice ever, Hawaiian Airlines will waive all at the terminal and are prioritized based on from military.com: penalties, date changes and refund charges their category. Within each of the six cat- “Space A should not be your first choice for active duty military on interisland and egories, travelers are prioritized based on if you absolutely, positively have to be mainland flights, said Keoni Wagner, rank. somewhere on time. The primary purpose Hawaiian Airlines vice president of pub- For example, those traveling on emer- Above — Rudy Singleton and family enter the outbound gate at Hickam Air Force Base of military aircrafts is to perform military lic affairs. Air Mobility Command terminal enroute to their home in Okinawa, Japan. gency leave fall under Category I and missions, not chauffeur you around. (Editor’s Note: Space A flights on com- have a higher priority than retirees, who Inset — The Air Mobility Command Passenger Terminal at Hickam Air Force Base Space A is a great way to see the world, mercial-grade DC-8 aircraft cost $13 each are Category VI. Family members travel- offers family members a chance to travel Space Available to the mainland. but think of it as the proverbial ‘slow way.) A-10 | AUGUST 11, 2 0 0 6 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS Shoplifting: Deterrence targets ‘crimes of fashion’ CONTINUED FROM A-1 have plainclothes LP associates cruising the reparable damage. sales floors, high-tech, closed-circuit surveillance For active duty shoplifters, each case is popular Web search engine and a who’s who list cameras, deterrent marketing campaigns. Much assessed on its own merit and the re- is generated. Farrah Fawcett, Olga Korbut, Court- of the high-theft merchandise is secured or fit- sulting punishment can vary from ney Love, Winona Ryder, and most recently, ted with electronic article sensors that trigger a finding of no punishment, non- Houston Rockets standout, Juwan Howard, top exit alarms. judicial punishment, court mar- the list of famous filchers who’ve faced shoplift- Additionally, automated refund systems track tial, federal conviction, con- ing charges. refund activity to identify potential theft prob- finement, or a bad conduct or This leaves most people wondering why any- lems. dishonorable discharge. one, especially someone who has the means, put Once a customer has passed the opportunity If the shoplifter is a fam- so much at risk by shoplifting? to pay for merchandise, he or she is detained by ily member or retiree, his or For many shoplifters, theft is not driven by the LP associates, who then turn the issue over her identification card may economics; it is driven by the excitement that to military police. be confiscated, exchange results when impulse meets opportunity. “My job is to protect AAFES assets,” Bores privileges may be revoked, Air Force Master Sgt. Donovan Potter, said. “But by far, the hardest part of my job is and or the suspect may spokesperson for AAFES Pacific, confirmed in seeing the look of disbelief and disappointment have to appear in a feder- an email interview that the most commonly on the faces of the [shoplifter’s] family mem- al magistrate’s court. pilfered items are cosmetics, electronic media bers.” In addition to possible (CDs, DVDs) and jewelry. disciplinary and/or criminal That point crystallized as Potter recalled LP A cheap thrill gone wrong — action, the Federal Claims associates who observed an AAFES customer Collection Act, which be- Sgt. First Class Josh Mansapit, Military Police roll out a television and stereo merchandise gan March 2002, allows Investigations noncommissioned officer in worth more than $4,000. AAFES to recover losses due charge, explained the mechanics of the arrest. According to National Association for to theft. “The patrolmen are the first responders for Shoplifting Prevention (NASP), approximately “Under this act, AAFES adult suspects,” he said. “The MP’s are shown the 27 percent of shoplifters who are caught the first demands a flat administra- stolen merchandise, any supporting video and time have already developed a shoplifting habit tive fee of $200 from every takes accounts of the witnessing LP associates. or even an addiction. shoplifter,” reported Potter. “If All this information will be used as evidence.” Some would argue that shoplifting is an ad- the debt is not paid, it can be diction similar to gambling, drinking, or overeat- collected through existing fed- ing. As with any addiction, the boundaries of “But by far, the hardest par of my eral debit collection methods.” education, age, gender, or socio-economic stand- If the debt remains unpaid, ing do not exist. job is seeing the look of disbelief and the military sponsor’s check While others would maintain that calling disappointment on the faces of the cashing and Military Star card shoplifting an addiction provides perpetrators an [shoplifter’s] family members.” privileges will be suspended excuse for not using coping skills to adjust to until the matter is settled, ac- stressful circumstances and shoplifters are sim- cording to an AAFES press re- Master Sgt. Donovan Potter ply crooks looking to get something for noth- lease. ing. Spokesperson for AAFES Pacific NASP statistics further indicate that these Who are shoplifters “crimes of fashion” and five-fingered discounts really robbing? are executed in malls, department and grocery “The alleged shoplifter is then handcuffed stores, some 550,000 times a day, to the tune of and escorted to the MP station for further pro- Everyone is victimized in some $10 billion in 2005. cessing, including field information worksheets, manner by shoplifting. Victims in- In a May 2006 press release, AAFES offi- fingerprinting, and any other paperwork not clude the struggling store owners cials credited the efforts of their loss prevention done on the scene,” he said. who are robbed of profits; the com- teams with the 5 percent decline of reported Mansapit emphasized that all suspects are munities that are robbed of law en- shoplifting incidents at base and post exchanges advised of their rights and, if they choose, are forcement resources which are di- in 2005. given the opportunity to make a statement. verted from prevention and policing “Last year, Schofield LP associates recovered If the suspect is active duty, the on-duty serious crimes; and the families that more than $18,000 in stolen merchandise and [staff judge advocate] is briefed and determines are robbed of discretionary income apprehended 149 shop-lifters,” Potter reported. if sufficient evidence exists to press shoplifting trying to make ends meet as costs “Island wide, 337 shoplifters were apprehend- charges. continue to rise to cover retail losses. Getty Images ed resulting in the recovery of more than “Either way, the suspect’s chain of command Finally, the shoplifters are robbing $44,000.” is notified,” Mansapit stressed. themselves of their pride, self-respect, All AAFES stores and most major retailers If a person is caught shoplifting at an AAFES humility, good reputation, and in some employ several means to deter theft. Stores store, the many repercussions may cause ir- cases, their livelihood. When work is finished. FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2006

Family Fun Night to celebrate Hawaii’s Admission Day The museum is celebrating the day Hawaii became the 50th state with a night of family entertainment. From 5 to 9 p.m., visitors can enjoy evening eruptions of the volcano in the Science Adventure Center, rides and in- flatables, food, games, and contests throughout the night. In honor of admission day, museum admission is half-off the regular price Aug. 18, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Discounted prices are $7.50 for gener- al admission, $6 for children 4 to 12 years old and seniors. Military and kamaaina prices are $4 for History erupts from Bishop’s general admission, $3.50 for children 4 gigantic artifacts, creatures to 12 years old. Children 3 years old and and hands-on activities under are free.

Story and Photos by a giant character who drinks from a three-foot CHRISTA B. THOMAS soda can. Pau Hana Editor As Tony pumped the soda into Burp Man’s HONOLULU — Sprawled across 17 acres of belly, the character released a giant burp, while Kalihi lies Bishop Museum, home to a treasure a second part of the exhibit demonstrated how trove of more than 1.2 million rare Hawaiian the sphincter works. artifacts and cultural objects. As well, its latest At 12:30 p.m. each day, a “grossologist” traveling exhibit, “Grossology: The (Impolite) presents gross, but fun, facts. At the end of the Science of the Human Body,” is a crazy, carni- 15-minute presentation, visitors get a chance val-like attraction where visitors can explore to create fake snot or vomit to take home. why the human body is sometimes so gross. The exhibit is on display on the first floor of If walking through a giant nose or crawling the Castle Memorial Building through Aug. 27. through a giant digestive system isn’t enter- tainment enough, there’s the vomit center, the The Science Adventure Center urine game or the stinky match game. The exhibit is based on a popular series of Perched across the Great Lawn on the south- books by science teacher Sylvia Branzei. west corner of the campus is the three-story, Branzei’s theory is that the best way to get kids 16,500-square-foot Science Adventure Center interested in science is to present it in terms that opened November 2005. they find most appealing. In modern contrast to other museum build- “Let’s face it, snot, vomit, gas and scabs ings, the $17,000 million center is a sleek, ur- are completely fascinating for your av- ban, 21st century design that features an angu- erage six- to four- lar roof, many large windows and a spacious teen-year old,” interior. Branzei said. The center is a showcase of 30 state-of-the Branzei said art interactive exhibits that allow visitors to the idea came to become active participants in exploring areas her while clipping of volcanology and oceanography. her toenails. Stimulating activities include a trek through “I said, ‘ooh, what’s this the black-lit, 160-foot Hawaiian Origins “lava icky stuff under my toenails?’” she tube,” a wave-making tank that creates wind- explained. “When I thought about generated surf and tsunamis via a trio of inter- it, it hit me that there’s a lot of active stations, or the "hot spot" theater where gross things about our body that visitors can observe museum staff melting lava we want to know about.” rock. The 6,000-square-foot exhibi- The hub of this exploration wonder is the tion has more than 20 interac- three-story, “active volcano” cone that allows tive displays and games and the inquisitive to peep into and crawl through tours major museums, theme an erupting caldera. parks and science centers The volcano is modeled to look like Kilauea’s throughout North America. active vent, Pu`u O`o, on the Big Island. Visi- “The Bishop Museum is a tors can watch as the cone “erupts” randomly regular stop on our ‘house- throughout the day, or manipulate the comput- guest tour’ of the island,” er to bring forth stem and lava. The sputtering said Gaye Fontanilla, Army lava lake is lit from above and below, simulat- family member. “I usually ing glowing hot lava. start here, so my guests Underneath the volcano are real lava rocks, can get an idea of the his- video of actual eruptions, and a simulated lava tory of the island and the plume that fills with “magma” before the artifi- importance of different cial mountain erupts. activities and souvenirs “We tried to create an immersive environ- they may see during their ment or interactive experience so the whole trip.” thing is engaging,” museum senior exhibit de- Fontanilla and her two signer Dave Kemble said. “So you just don't children, ages 5 and 8, look at things and read things. You do things were accompanied by her or you’re in things.” mother, who is visiting Bishop Museum from the mainland. Eight-year-old As one of the five largest natural history mu- Tony Fontanilla simply seums in the United States, Bishop features some remarked, “Cool” while playing with Burp Man, SEE ‘GROSS-OLOGY’, B-6

Above — A curious visitor climbs this large-scale fiberglass replica of human skin, complete with pimples, warts, wounds, hair, moles, and other skin blemishes. Left — Visitors pump so much soda pop into Burp Man that when the pressure builds up he removes it with a humongous belch. B-2 | AUGUST 11, 2 0 0 6 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY COMMUNITY

Aliamanu (AMR) Chapel

• Catholic Sunday, 8:30 a.m. – Mass Sunday, 9:45 a.m. – Religious education (Sept. – May only) August • Gospel Sunday,11 a.m. – Sunday school (Sept. – June only) Sunday, 12:30 p.m. – Worship 11 / Friday service Seafood Bucket for Two — It’s • Protestant back! Seafood lovers can dig into a Sundays, 9:45 a.m. – Worship service variety of seafood, including shrimp, Sunday,11 a.m. – Sunday school crab, clams and mussels at KoleKole Bar (Sept. – June only) and Grill, from 5 to 8 p.m. Cost is $24.95 for two and includes Fort DeRussy Chapel 836-4599 the seafood bucket and a pitcher of your favorite beverage. For reservations • Catholic or more information, call 655-0664. Saturday, 5 p.m. – Mass in chapel (May – Aug.) Saturday, 6 p.m. – Mass on the beach 12 / Saturday • Protestant Health and Fitness Fun Fair — Sunday, 9 a.m. – Worship service Come and enjoy a day of health Fort Shafter Chapel awareness and fun at the Aliamanu 836-4599 Military Reservation (AMR) Youth Center • Contemporary Protestant Gymnasium, Aug. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. – “The Wave” There will be a variety of booths represent- worship service ing nutrition, hygiene and chiropractic care, along with raffles, sports and Helemano (HMR) Chapel game booths, inflatable bouncers, and • Contemporary Protestant massages. Sunday, 10 a.m. – Worship service and children’s church For more information, call 836-1923. Main Post Chapel 655-9307 Parents Night Out — Leave your • Catholic kids with Child and Youth Services (CYS) Aiko Brum | 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs Sunday, 9 a.m. – CCD & RCIA at the Fort Shafter and Peterson Center Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – Mass • Collective Protestant on Parents Night Out, and then enjoy Sunday, 9 a.m. – Worship service a nice night out on the town. ‘It’s up for grabs...’ Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – Sunday school Children enrolled in Parents Night Out • Gospel Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – Sunday school must be registered with the CYS Registration Friendly rounds of ultimate frisbee pit Wolfhounds of 1st Bat- Family Home orphans (see page A-4 for the full story). Sunday, 12 p.m. – Worship service Office no later than noon Aug. 11. talion, 27th Infantry Regiment, against one another during Football and softball, burgers and hot dogs hot off the grill, Reservations are first-come, first-served. their unit cookout, Aug. 11. MPC Annex, building 791 For more information, call 655-8313. and refreshing shaved ice cones rounded out the bright and During the outing, 1-27th also recognized host families of Holy sunny day. • Chalice circle Tuesday, 7 p.m. Yu-Gi-Oh — Get ready to duel at • Islamic prayers and study Friday, 1 p.m. the Tropics. Registration for the Yu-Gi- information, call 833-2106. Crafts centers on Schofield Barracks and Sgt. Yano library and Thursdays at the Alia- • Buddhist Oh tournament starts at noon, and 4th Sunday, 1 p.m. Fort Shafter offer a variety of classes in- manu library. matches will start at 1 p.m. Cost is $6 and cluding ukulele building, stained glass, pot- All story times begin at 10 a.m. includes a pack of the latest Yu-Gi-Oh cards. Soldiers Chapel tery classes, framing and matting, and Prizes will be awarded, and all ages are • Catholic woodshop. MWR Pet Kennel — Located at the Ha- welcome. Call 655-8522 for more details. Ongoing Friday – Saturday, 12 p.m. – Call 655-6330 (Schofield Barracks) or lawa Quarantine Station in Halawa Valley, Adoration (24 hours) Kolekole Bar and Grill — Come check • Protestant 17 / Thursday 438-1315 (Fort Shafter) to find out class lo- the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Sunday, 9:30 a.m. – Worship out the newest addition to the Nehelani, cations, schedules and additional informa- pet kennel is available for military person- Comic Book Day—Children ages 5 to service the Kolekole Bar and Grill, which features tion. nel deploying, awaiting permanent housing 10 years old are invited to a free a fresh new menu of pupu and entrée se- or just going on vacation. Tripler AMC Chapel 433-5727 Comic Book Day at AMR Library. Come lections. Auto Safety and Training — “At Ease The facility is an outdoor boarding facil- • Catholic Aug. 17 at 3:30 p.m. for stories and crafts Enjoy darts, pool, games, karaoke and Automotive Training” and “Ensuring Auto ity for cats and dogs only. Fees for dogs are Sunday, 11 a.m. – Mass and receive a free comic book. Monday – Friday, 12 p.m. – Mass more. For more information, call 655-0664. Safety for Everyone” are taught at the $14. The second family dog boarding in There will be a special surprise for Saturday, 5 p.m. – Mass Schofield Barracks Auto Craft Center on the same kennel is $10. Cats are $10 per day. • Protestant all who come dressed as their favorite Borrowed Library Materials — De- the second Friday of each month from 9 to The second family cat boarding in the same Sunday, 9 a.m. – Worship service comic book character. For more information, ploying Soldiers are asked to return all bor- 10 a.m. Learn how to properly check your kennel is $5. call 833-4851. Wheeler Chapel rowed materials to the Sgt. Yano Library, auto’s fluid levels and basic safety checks Spaces are limited. For reservations, call Schofield Barracks, prior to departure. For prior to driving your vehicle. 368-3456. • Catholic 18 / Friday Saturday, 5 p.m. – Mass information or questions, call 655-8002. Registration is required by the Sunday SKIES — Teens 13 years and older • Collective Protestant prior to the class start date. Special ses- MWR Happenings — To find out more Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – Worship are invited to attend a free babysitting SKIES Unlimited — Do you have a spe- sions can be arranged for groups of four to information about Morale, Welfare and service and children’s church class, and CPR and first aid class cial skill or talent and en- six. Cost is $5. For more information, call Rcreation Department activities, at the Aliamanu Youth Center. The joy teaching children? 655-2271. programs and facilities, pick-up a copy of babysitting class will be held from 9 a.m. Join the CYS family as the “Discovery” magazine. to 3 p.m., Aug. 18, and the CPR and first a child/youth instruc- Pau Hana Friday — Enjoy cool re- Copies are available at aid class will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 tor. freshments and the chef’s choice, a $2 pupu the Schofield Barracks commissary, the Fort p.m., Aug. 19. SKIES is looking for platter every Friday, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Shafter post exchange, Aliamanu shoppette, Teens may register by calling qualified, caring volunteer at Mulligans and Hale Ikena on Fort Shafter. Tripler’s mauka entrance, or any MWR fa- the Aliamanu CYS office at 855-5393, instructors for the School Call 438-1974 for more information. cility. and they must be registered with CYS of Arts, School of Sports, Also, visit the MWR Web site at or Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, School of Academics, and the Story Time — Nurture your preschool- www.mwrarmyhawaii.com. Exploration & Skills (SKIES) prior to class School of Life Skills. For more informa- er’s love for reading at your Army library enrollment. tion, call 655-5525. story time. Job Search — Visit, browse and apply Teens need to wear comfortable Preschool story time is held Tuesdays at for federal jobs that are available in Hawaii clothing and bring a sack lunch. For more Arts and Crafts Classes — The Arts and the Fort Shafter library, Wednesdays at the at www.nafjobs.com.

19 / Saturday 1 p.m. This year’s guest speaker is Governor Sally Brice-O’Hara, and a special video- Members of the East Oahu Lifeguard As- Lingle’s Chief Policy Advisor, Linda Smith. tape message from Oprah Winfrey. sociation are looking for volunteers for their Tickets, which are $12, are limited, so Registration for military and other gov- ernment employees is $150. To see a current upcoming clean up at Kailua Beach, Satur- reserve as early as possible. For tickets or and complete list of speakers, or to register day, Aug. 19, from 3 to 5 p.m. A prize more information, contact Sgt. 1st Class for the conference, visit www.iwlchi.org. drawing will take place at the end of the Timothy Snyder at 655-1394, Extension 7# clean-up. or Master Sgt. Damian Miller at 655-1603. Protestant Women of the Chapel — Volunteers will have the chance to win Send calendar announcements to Are your bags packed and ready to go? prizes from various sponsors including Kale’s 26 / Saturday [email protected]. Protestant Women of the Chapel presents Natural Foods, Ben & Jerry’s and Jamba Oahu Arts Center — The Oahu Arts “Unity to Let the World Know.” Travel on Juice. Bags, gloves and water will be pro- Center announces its third annual “A Night Superman Returns over to PWOC for our fall kick-off program vided. of the Arts,” an evening of food, live enter- (PG-13) August tainment, art activities, and a silent auction at the Schofield Barracks Main Post Chapel, Friday, 7 p.m. 23 / Wednesday to raise funds to build a community arts ed- Room D-9 at 9:00 am, Aug. 29. We’ll brief 15 / Tuesday you on God’s mission plan. Free on-site Saturday, 2 p.m. Girl Scout Registration — Come to the ucation center and performing venue. This Moonlight Mele on the Lawn — Long- child care is available by reservation. For Wednesday, 7 p.m. Hale Kula Elementary School cafetorium event takes place Saturday, Aug. 26, from 6 time island favorites, The Makaha Sons, more information call 206-8504. take center stage at the final Moonlight meet the leaders of the Girl Scout’s Kolekole to 10 p.m. at the Mililani Golf Course. Mele on the Lawn concert series at Bishop Service Unit, Aug. 23, from 6–7 p.m. to Costs are $50 per person and $25 for 30 / August find out what the scouts will be doing this children 12 and under. Call 848-7632 for Museum, Tuesday, Aug. 15. Pre-retirement Orientation — A semi- year. There are many exciting events and ac- more information or visit www.oahuarts- Guests are encouraged to arrive early for annual pre-retirement orientation is sched- tivities planned for your daughter, ages 5 center.org. optimal seating and to enjoy some of the uled on August 30 from 8 – 11:30 a.m. at the through 18, whether she is just starting out great food and beverage offerings. Doors Schofield Barracks Post Conference Room or a veteran scout. We also need new Girl 28 / Monday open at 6 p.m. Tickets for the concert series (Bldg 584) on Trimble Road, across the street Scout leaders to assist with the troops. For Hui O` Na Wahine Membership Drive are $15 general admission; $10 for museum from the Sergeant Smith Theater. This ori- members and Bank of Hawaii customers; information, call 681-3846 or 206-7401. — The all-ranks spouses’ club hosts its Su- per Sign-up Night at the Nehelani on entation is for Soldiers with 18 or more and $5 for kids ages 4 to 12. Call 847-8290 years of active service and their spouses. Click Interview Tips — Does your stomach Schofield Barracks. for tickets and more information. Information concerning the benefits and knot up at the thought of a job interview? Members will be on hand from 5 to 8 p.m. (PG-13) privileges of a military retirement will be Learn helpful hints and basic interviewing to share with prospective members the ben- Saturday, 7 p.m. provided, and representatives of federal, skills at our monthly workshop to cast your- efits and the fun of becoming part of the Thursday, 7 p.m. 16 / Wednesday state agencies and military staff offices will self as the best candidate for any job. group. The event is free. For more informa- Deployment Night at the Chapel — be available to answer individual questions. Find out the most common questions are tion, call 624-0773. Has deployment ever made you feel mad, For more information, call 655-1585 or sad, alone or even crazy? So, what is nor- and the best way to answer them, and how 655-1514. mal? to close an interview session. The work- 29 / Tuesday Join us for a formidable, lively discussion shop will be held Aug. 23, at Helemano Women with No Limits — Join Gov. about typical reactions to deployment and Community Center, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Linda Lingle at the third annual International September the trauma sometimes associated with de- To register, call the Schofield Barracks Women’s leadership Conference, Tuesday, ployment. ACS at 655-4227. Aug. 29. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and 6 / Wednesday A catered meal will be served at 5:30 the conference begins at 8:30 a.m. Oahu South Community Town hall Waist Deep p.m. and the training event begins at 24 / Thursday This special forum includes presentations Meeting — The next Oahu Base Support 6:15 p.m. at the Schofield Barracks Main Equality Day Luncheon – The 500th by outstanding female leaders from around Battalion Town hall meeting is scheduled for (PG-13) Post Chapel. Call 655-9307 for information Military Intelligence Brigade is hosting the the world. Scheduled to date include Vivian Sunday, 7 p.m. or to reserve a childcare slot, which are Women’s Equality Day buffet-style luncheon Aiona, Paige Hemmis from ABC’s “Extreme limited. at the Nehelani, Aug. 24 from 11:30 a.m. to Makeover,” Dr. Johnetta B. Cole, Rear Adm. SEE COMMUNITY CALENDAR, B-4 The theater is closed Monday & Tuesday. COMMUNITY HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY AUGUST 11, 2 0 0 6 | B-3 Kids karate kick deployment blues with discipline Family members use “My parents are very supportive and come to every tournament,” martial arts training said 11-year-old Daniel Bender, to fill spare time when who said he will miss his father. Despite their father’s deploy- loved ones deploy ment looming in their minds, the three boys maintained their focus. KENDRICK WASHINGTON They collected five medals while 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs competing in weapons, open-hand ALIAMANU MILITARY RESER- form, and sparring categories. VATION — As the 24th Annual Focus, said their instructor, sep- Aloha State Traditional Karate arates military families from the Championships got underway rest. Sunday at the AMR gymnasium, a Sensei Joseph Bunch Sr., head group of onlookers watched in- instructor, Hawaii Okinawa Karate- tensely from the sidelines among do Shudokan (HOKK) and a re- the throngs of nail-biting parents. tired Marine drill instructor, is no Unlike the other parents, this stranger to working with Soldiers group seemed unusually calm. and their families. Bunch has been “Of course I’m nervous!” said working with the military in First through third graders at Fort Shafter Elementary School sign their names to a banner as part of their pledge to always wear their seatbelt Lt. Col. Christine Bender, who had Hawaii since 1981, and began after a class on seatbelt safety from judges from Courage to Live. four boys that trained and com- teaching at AMR in 1986. peted in the martial arts contest. When asked why Soldiers excel “But that’s just part of being a in martial arts training and com- mom. I don’t let them know that.” petitions, Bunch answered without Judges lay down laws to aid future drivers With three of her four sons busy hesitation. Story and Photo by ally like about the ABA. My brother’s a drill rubber band seat belt, the rest were not. competing, Bender had her hands “Discipline,” he said, emphati- sergeant, so I’m always excited when we can Saloom drove the jeep head-on into the full being a spectator as well as a cally. “In the military it is a regi- SPC. STEPHEN PROCTOR scorekeeper for one of the rings. mented lifestyle. Soldiers and their 17th Public Affairs Detachment help out the military.” wall. The kids saw for themselves, the driver However, she never was truly wor- families are used to it. This regi- FORT SHAFTER – A group of judges from Using visual aids, special guests and student stayed in place and the rest were ejected from ried about her sons’ ability to per- mented style and discipline are the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Spe- volunteers, the program connected with the the jeep. form. very important. cialized Court Judges Conference stepped off students. Having fully stressed the importance of “Their ability to focus is as- “The more discipline a student the bench and swapped their robes for aloha Judge Saloom, along with University of wearing a seat belt, Saloom enlisted the help tounding at such a young age,” has, the easier it is for them to shirts. They made time to bring a message of Hawaii football player Michael Brewster, be- of Karen Tessier, a child passenger safety in- Bender said. “The gymnasium is learn,” he explained. seat belt safety to students at the Fort Shafter gan the program by outfitting a student in structor, to help demonstrate how to proper- full of spectators, and yet for them, For many of the Soldiers and Elementary School, Aug. 2. Brewster’s football pads, to show the impor- ly wear a seat belt. A student volunteer sat in they perform as if there is not a their families, Sensei Bunch’s mil- Since this year’s conference takes place in tance of safety equipment in general. an actual car seat. Saloom and Tessier ex- soul in the gym. itary background is an integral Honolulu, the judges took advantage of their Next, Saloom called on Officer Max Navas, plained the dangers of wearing an incorrect “Their attention is on their op- reason for choosing HOKK as their access to military bases to give back to the mil- a police officer in the Honolulu Police De- seat belt, and then showed the students how ponent,” she emphasized. karate dojo. itary community. partment, to tell the children about first-hand the seat belt was designed to fit. That the boys are able to focus “His military background is in- “We have a lot of military judges and retired experiences with car crashes. Before the lawyers and other guests de- is perhaps amazing, considering valuable … he knows what military military people in the program,” said Judge “I’ve seen a lot of car crashes where the peo- parted, the elementary students raised their their father, Lt. Col. Michael Ben- families deal with on a regular ba- Doug Saloom, the lead faculty for the program ple wearing their seat belts lived,” said Navas, right hands and took a pledge to always wear der, division chemical officer, 25th sis,” said student Naomi Gonzalez. Courage to Live, Fort Shafter. “This is a good “and the ones without their seat belts on were a seat belt. They signed their names to the pro- Infantry Division, is preparing to “Many times military training mis- way to give back to the families of our serv- ejected from the car and died.” gram’s banner to solidify their pledge. deploy soon. The competition will sions or transfers interfere with ice members.” To further illustrate the danger of not wear- “Seat belts are proven to save lives,” said Sa- likely be his last opportunity to karate training. Another instructor Rene Hilderbrant, a court administrator ing a seat belt, Saloom put four plastic action loom, “so we teach the importance of wearing see his sons compete in the next with the program, added, “The opportunity to figures into a remote controlled jeep. The fig- one to young kids so they’ll use them their year. SEE KARATE, B-6 give back to the community is something I re- ure in the driver’s seat was buckled in with a whole lives.” B-4 | AUGUST 11, 2 0 0 6 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY COMMUNITY About the writer Community Calendar Julia Myers is an educational consultant and adjunct professor From B-2 for Chaminade University. She holds a Bachelor of Science de- gree in Mathematics with specialization in Mathematics Edu- Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the AMR TheThe cation, a Master of Arts degree in Mathematics, and a Doctor Chapel. . of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Myers has The townhall meeting is a proactive Learning Tree had 16 years of teaching experience at every level from mid- Learning Tree forum designed to assemble directors and dle school to postgraduate education and has had extensive ex- agency chiefs to provide information perience with teacher professional development. Julia, her hus- on Fort Shafter Community matters. For band Stephen, and their four children live at Schofield Barracks. more information, contact Rosey Stone at 438-6147.

ACT Season Opens — The Army Com- munity Theater opens Sept. 7 with “Sweeney Everyone has a preferred learning style Todd,” the hottest Broadway revival of 2006, with University of Hawaii music professor DR. JULIA MYERS demonstrate is the usefulness of under- Larry Paxton in the title role. Contributing Writer Find out your learning style standing our own learning styles as well The show runs Sept. 7–23, 7:30 p.m. at Have you ever wondered why some- as those of others. Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter, with per- one you know can see a map once and It’s worthwhile to explore the nuances of your learning style. Review the Sometimes what may look like a learn- formances opening night and subsequent navigate successfully to a given desti- following Web sites to discover how you best learn. ing disability may really be a learning Fridays and Saturdays. nation, when you can see the map time difference. Knowledge of learning styles Season tickets are on sale at the ACT box • http://www.berghuis.co.nz/abiator/lsi/lsiframe.html can help us understand why some tasks office, which also includes “Annie,” “Joseph and time again and you still can’t re- (An inventory to help you determine your learning and thinking style, member or even figure out how to get seem easier for us than others. and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” as well as excellent information on traits, strengths and strategies for each there? Knowledge of another’s learning style and “Grease.” Individual show tickets for If so, maybe you were the student in style.) can help you to better communicate “Sweeney Todd” are $15-20 for adults and school who had to create special songs to • http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/learningstyles/ilsweb.html with that person, and provide them with $12-15 for children. remember facts or the student who had (A different model to help you determine your learning style.) appropriate techniques for learning. Call 438-4480 or visit Knowledge of our own strengths and www.squareone.org/ACT. to construct a model of the solar system • http://parentcenter.babycenter.com/calculators/learningstyle/learn weaknesses can help us to better meet to understand the planets. Quite possibly, ingstyle1.jhtml you were even a little of both. our own learning needs, communicate While you, your parents or your teach- (A quick and easy inventory to determine your child’s learning style.) those needs more effectively, and provide Ongoing ers may have questioned your abilities • http://www.literacyplus.ca/TG/tg_stylequest.htm us insight into the areas for which we Lyon Arboretum — The Lyon Arbore- from time to time, the good news is it (Another inventory to help you determine your child’s learning style and need practice. tum, a 193-acre rainforest botanical garden, may not have had anything to do with a link to information about how to nurture your child’s learning style.) is offering free guided tours, weekdays from your abilities at all. Rather, it might be What’s your learning style? 10 to 11:30 a.m., through Sept. 30. The tour explained by your learning style. Interested in determining your learn- is limited to the first 12 participants. For learner or kinesthetic learner, or someone math assignments. Looking back, I be- ing style, or that of your child? There are reservations, please call 988-0461. The What are learning styles? who labels herself as random abstract or lieve the root of the problem was our dif- actually several different instruments Arboretum is open Monday through Friday, concrete sequential. To put it simply, the term “learning fering learning styles. that can help you to do this. Most of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed on state and Whatever the case may be, these labels style” refers to different ways of learn- Many people are guilty of assuming them are brief questionnaires that re- federal holidays. provide a way of categorizing the way ing. Learning styles do not tell us about that others learn exactly as they do. My quire you to choose statements that best one learns. With that said, it is important a person’s abilities or intelligence, rather father, for instance, adhered to the se- represent how you learn, or how your Blaisdell Center Events — The Neal S. to note that there is no right, wrong, they define how that person takes in, quential and orderly process of applying child behaves in learning situations. Blaisdell Center, Oahu’s community center, is good or bad learning style. organizes, makes sense of, stores, re- formulas to problems, and therefore ex- As mentioned previously, there are located in downtown Honolulu at the base of The bottom line is your learning style members and uses new information. pected me to do the same. various models and thus various instru- Punchbowl. Upcoming events include: is the way you tend to learn best. Actually, an assortment of theories In the meantime, I was lost in my ments, and as with all human research, • Comedian David Alan Grier, Aug. 12 at own world of trying to figure out the big explain learning styles. These theories Are they important? there is debate about which model 7:30 p.m. vary in complexity, but all recognize picture and how it applied to various is best. However, none of the models • Black Eyed Peas in concert, Aug. 14 at the fact that individuals perceive and I recall a few times throughout my possibilities. He was teaching based on is particularly contradictory to the 7:30 p.m. process information in very different life when I experienced significant frus- his learning style and, unfortunately, it others, and the bottom line is no Purchase tickets at the Blaisdell box ways. tration while trying to learn something didn’t quite match up to mine. single theory is adequate to describe office, Ticketmaster outlets, charge- You may know someone who con- new. Some of these times were when Most of you have probably experi- completely and accurately how every by-phone at 877-750-4400,or visit www.tick siders himself a visual learner, auditory my father attempted to help me with enced a similar story. What such stories human learns. etmaster.com. COMMUNITY HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY AUGUST 11, 2 0 0 6 | B-5 Comanche Troop dons fins, snorkels to rid beach of seaweed smothering reefs Send community announcements to 5-14th volunteers preserve limu in [email protected]. Ewa Beach for sake of community PFC. DAN SMOOT C Troop, 5-14th Cavalry August EWA BEACH — Uncle Henry, a quiet, mild man- Today nered, longtime Ewa Beach resident, is starting a rev- Hunter Education Courses — The Hawaii Depart- olution. Along with Aunty Helen Kamana and Eric ment of Land & Natural Resources is offering hunter Whiteman, Uncle Henry Chang Wo is working in the education classes covering wildlife identification and Ewa Beach area to preserve the indigenous species conservation, firearms and archery safety, survival, of seaweed called limu here on the island of Oahu. game care and more. The free classes are Aug. 11 The collective goal of the small group of shore- from 5:45 to 10 p.m. and Aug. 12, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. line preservationists is to eliminate the two main Classes are family-friendly and open to anyone 10 nonindigenous seaweeds, commonly known as “go- and older. Register by calling 587-0200. rilla” and “prickly” seaweed. Gorilla and prickly seaweed were introduced by 13 / Sunday scientists in the early 1900s and quickly began to Polo Tournament — The Honolulu Polo Club hosts smother the limu. its sixth annual Wahine Challenge Polo Tournament Local marine biologist Eric Whiteman said, “The at the Waimanalo polo grounds, Aug. 13. Gates two invasive species aren’t good guests to the will open at 1 p.m. and games will begin at 2:30 p.m. Hawaiian shoreline since they aren’t grazed by her- Pfc. Jeremy Harrington & Pfc, Kenneth Wall | C Troop, 5-14th Cavalry Cost is $7 per person and proceeds benefit the Mil- bivorous [plant-eating] fish, and they have the abil- itary Welfare Fund. A hat contest, prize raffle, live ity to process nutrients from the water more effi- Soldiers join children from the Boys & Girls Club and other community members to remove nonindige- entertainment and dancing are scheduled, along ciently, which allows them to out grow or grow over nous seaweed from the shoreline at Ewa Beach. with a buffet meal. The club is in Waimanalo on Kala- the other species.” addition to contributing to the preservation of the nianaole Highway across from Bellows Air Force The gorilla’s overwhelming growth rate has al- Soldier support island, Comanche Troop volunteers took the op- Station. lowed it to cover holes in the reef, which provide Recently, 40 Soldiers from Comanche Troop, 5th portunity to bond with youth from the Boys & necessary protection and habitat for the eggs and Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, out of Schofield Girls Club and the community. 26 / Saturday larva of many underwater organisms. Barracks, in conjunction with kids from the Boys & Annual Ocean Mile Swim — The 2006 OceanFest Why is limu so important? It serves as a key Girls Club and the Ewa Beach Limu Project, spear- Get involved in limu restoration projects by benefit for the Duke Kahanamoku Foundation is sched- player in the diet and nutrition of Hawaii’s fish headed the removal of the nonindigenous seaweed uled for Aug. 26. The ocean mile swim will begin at population. Not only will it affect our beautiful at “canals” in Ewa Beach. contacting 1st Lt. Jason Tebedo at 655-4899. 9 a.m. on the beachfront of Duke’s Waikiki. fish, but it will also endanger turtles, seals, octopus, While Soldiers of Comanche Troop — armed with Plaques and certificates will be presented to the crab and fish. snorkels and fins — ripped the invasive seaweed from The next phase in the restoration of Ewa Beach top three finishers in each category. All participants will Many other spieces that rely on fish will die, the coral beneath the waves, the children from the waters is to replant the limu in canals. Uncle Hen- receive a 2006 Duke’s Ocean Mile Swim t-shirt. too, if the fish population continues to dwindle. Un- Boys & Girls Club worked diligently on the shore- ry’s group will continue to monitor and remove the There is a $25 entry fee. If space allow, late entries cle Henry said, “The cycle of life begins with limu; line pulling prickly seaweed from the reef. nonindigenous seaweed from the area during three will be accepted for a $30 registration fee. For entry without this life-giving plant, nothing will be able In just a few hours the group of about 80 people planned beach restorations before the end of the forms or more information, call Diane at 955-3534 or to survive, and that’s why we do what we do.” removed 97 pounds of nonindigenous seaweed. In year. visit www.dukefoundation.org. B-6 | AUGUST 11, 2 0 0 6 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY COMMUNITY ‘Gross-ology’: Biology lessons are larger than life CONTINUED FROM B-1 one million historical photographs, films, works of art and publications, and more than 22 million plants and animal specimens — one of the largest collections in the world. The original museum, first established to house the extensive collection of Hawaiian ar- tifacts and royal family heirlooms, was built in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop, in honor of his late wife, Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the last descendent of the royal Kamehameha family. Built in 1903, the jewel of the campus, Hawaiian Hall, is Bishop’s largest artifact. In the GI Slide, young visitors get to slide and crawl through this giant three-dimensional model This three-story fortress of volcanic stone, of te digestive system, from mouth to large intestine. listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was the first official museum building wiring that will replace a system installed in and offers star gazers daily sky shows, in- and is considered the premier gallery. the 1960s, thus reducing threats to preserva- cluding morning educational programs, Within the warmth of prized koa wood dis- tion. The main gallery is expected to re-open evening Japanese language programs and play cases are relics from early Polynesian in Spring 2008. special star shows, such as the popular “Sky explorers, the Hawaiian monarchy, and waves “The Hawaiian Hall renovation will allow Tonight.” of immigrants from China, Japan, Korea and the museum to fulfill its mission to serve and With nearly a half-million visitors annual- the Philippines. represent the interests of Native Hawaiians,” ly, the Bishop Museum serves as one of Oahu’s However, because of the warmth of Hawai- said Bill Brown, president of Bishop Museum. most popular destination. The hands-on edu- ian Hall, with its open air design, artifact- “When the project is complete, all three floors cational experiences, cultural presentations eating insects, humidity and variable temper- will be dedicated to the stories of Native and exhibits help residents and visitor appre- atures, many of the most precious items are Hawaiian history and living culture.” ciate and embrace the culture of Hawaii and unable to be displayed. the Pacific. Hawaiian Hall began its first major reno- Jhamandas Watumull Planetarium (Editor’s Note: Bishop Museum is open dai- Greg Thompson vation in April. The cornerstone of the project ly from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the exception of will be climate control and new electrical The 77-seat planetarium opened in 1961 Christmas day.) Michael Bender performs an open-hand kata.

836-1923 (AMR) 438-9336 (Fort ter, Tuesdays and Thursdays from Karate: Families fill Shafter) 655-0883 (Wheeler) or 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. 655-6454 (Schofield). Ongoing For more information, call in- structor DarylLynn Gandaoli at their void with activity 20 / Sunday Golf for Food and Fun —The 779-4495. “Golf for Food and Fun” event is Bowling Tournament — dents practice two to three times held every Tuesday at Nagorski Golf CONTINUED FROM A-1 A “5 Game, No Tap” tournament Chess Club — Come and play a week, Bunch tells his students Course, Fort Shafter. Tee times are will be held at the Schofield chess every Monday from 5 to might become extremely frustrat- there is more to karate than kick- 2:30 to 5 p.m., and cost will be $22 Bowling Center, Aug. 6. 8:30 p.m. at Tropics. Competitors ed when faced with the uncertain ing and punching. per person for riding and $17 per Check-in is at 1 p.m., and the cost must have their own equipment. A schedules of military families, but He emphasizes that martial arts person for walking, which includes is $20. few sets will be available for par- Sensei Bunch is very understand- is also mental. Each student on the 9-hole green fees, par 3 prizes, pu- August Call 655-0573 for more infor- ticipants without equipment. For ing,” she said. junior team must keep up their pus for four people, a pitcher of mation. more information, call Tropics at Gonzalez should know. Her grades and bring their report cards beverages, a door prize entry, and the 15 / Tuesday 655-0002. husband Capt. Will Gonzalez, S-1 to class. A testament to their sen- golf question of the week contest. Flag Football and 25 / Friday officer, 2-35th Infantry Regiment, sei’s encouragement, most of his A minimum of three people is Cheerleading — Register now Intramural Flag Football— Youth Sports Coaches — began training with her in No- students are on the honor roll and required per team. For more in- through Aug. 15 for Youth Applications for Army Hawaii Youth Sports is looking for vol- vember of last year, but now he’s participate in a variety of activi- formation, call 438-9587. Sports flag football and cheer- Men’s Intramural Flag Football unteer coaches to help make the deployed to Iraq. She credits his ties, from football and baseball leading. The program is open to League are due Aug. 25. The program a success. If you are in- training with helping her keep to golf and tennis. Cardio Kickboxing — Cardio youth born between 1990 and intramural season runs Sept. 7 terested in volunteering, see your busy while he is away. Sensei Bunch teaches his kickboxing can help develop car- 2001. through Dec. 1 and is a company- local Youth Sports director or call Like Gonzalez, Bunch has students that regardless of dio-vascular fitness, improve bal- Cost is $45 for flag football and level intramural. for more details. Aliamanu Mili- dozens of students whose parents what pursuits they have in life, ance and lead to more self-confi- $60 for cheerleading ($20 if you For more information, call the tary Reservation at 836-1923; Fort and loved ones are deployed, but their loyalty, dedication and com- dence. Classes are offered at the already have a uniform). Sports Office at 655-0856 or 655- Shafter at 438-9336; or Schofield find solace in their training. Al- petitive spirit will carry them Fort Shafter Physical Fitness Cen- For more information, call 0101. Barracks at 655-6465. though many of the younger stu- through.