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June 1, 2018 Volume 9 Issue 21
USINDOPACOM renamed, changes leadership U.S. Navy photo by MC2 James Mullen Adm. Phil Davidson, left, relieves Adm. Harry Harris, right, as commander of U.S. Indo-Pacifi c Command. Public Affairs Commu- mately engaged with over At a time of increasing important security and power within U.S. Pacifi c USS Taylor (FFG 50). nication & Outreach half of the earth’s surface contention in the region, operational assignments.” Command ... To our allies Ashore, Davidson has and its diverse popula- Harris conveyed his Davidson, a native of here in the Indo-Pacific, served in fleet, inter- Adm. Phil Davidson tion,” Mattis said. “The respect and confidence St. Louis and 1982 grad- you will have no better agency and joint tours relieved Adm. Harry United States is today in his successor to the uate of the U.S. Naval ally. To our partners, I as a flag officer. During Harris as commander, and has been for two cen- critical post in the Academy, reflected on look forward to advancing the ceremony, Mattis an- U.S. Indo-Pacific Com- turies a Pacifi c nation.” Indo-Pacifi c. U.S. Pacific Command’s our partnership in a nounced that PACOM mand (USINDOPACOM), Harris, born in Japan “Admiral Phil Davidson pivotal role in regional way that serves our was changing its name as in a ceremony May 30 and reared in Tennessee is well-suited to operate peace and security, and mutual interests.” well as its commander. at Joint Base Pearl and Florida, is a 1978 in the complex interna- reiterated American com- Davidson, the 25th “In recognition of the Harbor-Hickam. graduate of the U.S. Na- tional milieu that is the mitment to the region and PACOM commander, increasing connectivity Secretary of Defense val Academy and began Pacific Command in the our allies and partners. takes charge after between the Indian and James N. Mattis pre- his tour as the 24th PA- 21st century,” said Harris. “For more than 70 a successful tour as Pacific oceans, today we sided over the ceremony. COM commander in 2015. “He understands com- years, the Indo-Pacific Commander, U.S. Fleet rename the U.S. Pacific During his remarks Mat- “Men and women of the pletely both his strategic has been largely peace- Forces Command/Naval Command to U.S. In- tis praised Harris’ tenure U.S. Pacific Command, and operational respon- ful,” said Davidson. Forces U.S. Northern do-Pacific Command,” and highlighted the im- and your families... sibilities. I’m pleased, “In most ways, this Command in Norfolk, Va. Mattis said. “Over many portance for strong lead- what you do on a daily indeed gratified, that was made possible by two His previous command decades this command ership in the Indo-Pacifi c basis is of fundamental I leave this post in his things: the commitment assignments include com- has repeatedly adapted to area of responsibility. importance to our nation’s hands...a battle-tested of free nations to the free mand of Carrier Strike changing circumstances “PACOM is our primary defense. I’m proud to leader whose experiences and open international Group 8/Eisenhower Car- and today carries that combatant command, serve alongside you,” and expertise span the order … and the rier Strike Group, USS legacy forward as Amer- standing watch and inti- said Harris. globe in a multitude of credibility of the combat Gettysburg (CG 64) and ica focuses west.”
The amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam May 29 to U.S. Navy a nnounces conduct combat systems ship qualifi cation trials. U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Corwin M. Colbert 26th RIMPAC exercise Commander, U.S. 3rd force maritime component Fleet Public Affairs commander. This is the first time a non-founding Twenty-six nations, 47 RIMPAC nation (Chile) surface ships, five sub- will hold a component com- marines, 18 national land mander leadership posi- forces, more than 200 air- tion. craft and 25,000 personnel This year will also fea- will participate in the bi- ture live firing of a Long ennial Rim of the Pacific Range Anti-Ship Missile (RIMPAC) exercise sched- from a U.S. Air Force air- uled June 27 to Aug. 2, in craft, surface to ship mis- and around the Hawaiian siles by the Japan Ground Islands and Southern Cal- Self-Defense Force, and a ifornia. Naval Strike Missile from As the world’s larg- a launcher on the est international back of a pallet- maritime exer- ized load system cise, RIMPAC by the U.S. provides a Army. unique train- Addition- ing opportu- ally, for the nity designed first time to foster and since 2002, USS Portland arrives in Pearl Harbor sustain coopera- U.S. 3rd Fleet’s MC2 Britney Odom proximately 200 feet ron 465. These flight op- remainder of the exercise. tive relationships Command Cen- alongside the lead ship erations marked a few “It will be a unique ex- critical to ensuring ter will relocate from Commander, of its class, Military Sea- firsts for Portland — it perience for the crew to be the safety of sea lanes and San Diego to Pearl Harbor U.S. 3rd Fleet lift Command fleet re- was the ship’s fi rst night a part of the relocation of security on the world’s to support command and plenishment oiler USNS landing operation with 3rd Fleet’s command cen- interconnected oceans. control of all 3rd Fleet The amphibious trans- Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO an Osprey and the ship’s ter,” said Capt. J. R. Hill, RIMPAC 2018 is the 26th forces in 3rd Fleet’s area port dock ship USS Port- 187), Portland received first time conducting Portland’s commanding exercise in a series that be- of responsibility to include land (LPD 27) arrived in more than 175,000 gal- flight operations with a offi cer. gan in 1971. forces operating forward in Pearl Harbor May 29 to lons of marine diesel fuel CH-53. This is the largest “This is something that The theme of RIMPAC the Western Pacifi c. conduct combat systems and JP-5 jet fuel from number of aircraft in the has not happened in a 2018 is “Capable, Adap- The Fleet Command ship qualifi cation trials. the oiler. ship’s airspace to date. while and USS Portland tive, Partners.” Participat- Center will be established The ship departed San “UNREP was well-ex- For the fi rst time since is proud to be able sup- ing nations and forces will at a Deployable Joint Com- Diego May 21 and began ecuted by the crew,” said RIMPAC 2002, U.S. 3rd port the mission.” exercise a wide range of ca- mand and Control on Hos- its transit to Hawaii. Lt. David Youker, Port- Fleet’s Command Center During Portland’s time pabilities and demonstrate pital Point, Pearl Harbor, The ship’s crew has land’s operations officer. will relocate from San in Hawaii, the ship will the inherent flexibility of for the fi rst part of the ex- engaged in various train- “We were able to assess Diego to Pearl Harbor to host Commander, U.S. maritime forces. ercise and then transition ing exercises within the material condition and support command and 3rd Fleet, Vice Adm. John The relevant, realistic to amphibious transport past couple of weeks watchstander readiness, control of all 3rd Fleet D. Alexander and his training program includes dock ship USS Portland to ensure the ship’s while increasing our oper- forces in 3rd Fleet’s area staff, participate in com- amphibious operations, (LPD 27) for the remainder weapon systems are ational capability.” of responsibility to in- munity service projects, gunnery, missile, anti-sub- of the exercise. properly installed, func- In addition to the UN- clude forces operating in experience Hawaiian marine and air defense ex- Hosted by Commander, tion correctly, and can be REP, Portland performed the western Pacifi c. culture and make prepa- ercises and more. U.S. Pacific Fleet, RIM- operated safely. deck landing qualifica- The Fleet Command rations for the underway This is the first time PAC 2018 will be led by Portland performed tions with three MV-22B Center will be established training events. Brazil, Israel, Sri Lanka Commander, U.S. 3rd its first underway re- Ospreys from Marine at a Deployable Joint For more information and Vietnam are partici- Fleet, Vice Adm. John D. plenishment (UNREP), Medium Tiltrotor Squad- Command and Control on about Portland, visit pating in RIMPAC. Addi- Alexander, who will serve employing the Standard rons 163, 165 and 363, as Hospital Point in Hawaii www.public.navy.mil/ tional firsts include New as combined task force Tensioned Replenish- well as one CH-53E Su- for the first part of the surfor/lpd27 or www. Zealand serving as sea commander. ment Alongside Method per Stallion from Marine exercise and then tran- facebook.com/PORT- combat commander and For more, visit http:// May 22. Steaming ap- Heavy Helicopter Squad- sition to Portland for the LANDLPD27. Chile serving as combined www.cpf.navy.mil/rimpac. A-2 • June 1, 2018 HO‘OKELE Bowfi n submarine veterans host Memorial Day ceremony A member from the o fi n Pearl Harbor ase U.S. Submarine eterans prepares to present a lei during a tolling of the bell for the emorial Day ceremony at the Parche Par and Submarine emorial at oint ase Pearl Harbor-Hic am ay .
Story and photo by Joint Base Pearl Har- ered to honor and re- Base U.S. Submarine tion’s war dead, we pre- serving our great nation.” MC2 Michael Lee bor-Hickam (JBPHH) member not just those Veterans. serve their memory and The ceremony con- May 28. brave men of the sub- Paul Jurcsak, Bow- thus their service and cluded with the COMSUBPAC The ceremony’s guest marine force, but to all fin Base commander and sacrifi ce,” Jurcsak said. time-honored tradition Public Affairs speaker, Capt. Anthony who paid the ultimate retired submariner, de- “It is therefore fitting of the three-gun salute Carullo, chief of staff, price and gave their lives livered opening remarks that we recognize these performed by the JB- Veterans, active duty Commander, Submarine throughout history so followed by tolling of the lost submarines and the PHH Navy Honor Guard service members and Force, U.S. Pacifi c Fleet, that we could celebrate boats, and lei and wreath fallen heroes that served Detachment, and taps guests of the Pacifi c Sub- spoke of the importance the freedoms that we en- presentations which me- on them because it is performed by the U.S. marine Force gathered to of this day and the sac- joy,” Carullo said. morialized the lost World their spirit that burns in Pacifi c Fleet Ceremonial celebrate Memorial Day rifices made by those The annual ceremony War II submarines and the hearts and souls of all Band bugler. at the Parche Park and in uniform. is hosted by members of crew members. veterans and of all those To read more, visit Submarine Memorial at “Today, we are gath- the Bowfi n Pearl Harbor “By honoring the na- in uniform today who are www.csp.navy.mil. Governor hosts Memorial Day ceremony Story and photos by U.S. Pacifi c Command. timate sacrifice for our Guard, but citizen Sol- Kristen Wong Maj. Gen. Arthur “Joe” state and our country — diers also served during Logan, the adjutant those whose lives were the war,” he said. Life and Leisure Editor, general of Hawaii, spoke cut short by war and Fernandez recalled as Ho‘okele about the origins of the those who survived, re- he served in the Viet- Gold Star Family and turned home and became nam War, he flew in a Members of the local Memorial Day. Memorial architects of the future,” reconnaissance airplane community and multiple Day began shortly after Ige added. without weapons, with dignitaries remembered the Civil War, fi rst known The Hawaii National the Hawaii Air National fallen service members as Decoration Day, in Guard Honor Guard Guard providing combat and recognized Gold Star 1868. On Decoration performed a three-gun air patrol cover. Families during the 2018 Day, people would honor salute, followed by a Command Chief Governor’s Memorial fallen warriors, adorning member of the 111th Master Sgt. William Day Ceremony at Hawaii graves with fl owers. Army Band playing taps. Parker, senior enlisted State Veterans Cemetery, World War I saw the “Memorial Day to advisor, Hawaii National in Kaneohe May 28. beginning of a Gold Star me is very significant,” Guard, was among Escorted by Hawaii Family. Military fami- said Stan Fernandez, those attending. National Guard Youth lies would fl y fl ags bear- a national council offi- “I love the venue, Challenge Academy ing a blue star in honor overnment offi cials ta e a moment to honor the fallen cer for the Board of Di- seems more space up cadets, guests presented of their service member. during the overnor s emorial Day Ceremony, rectors at Veterans of here,” Parker said. “It’s flower lei and wreaths Military families who ay . Foreign Wars. a great environment, for the occasion, with lost their service mem- “We honor all those great scenery.” musical accompaniment ber in combat would their grief. We can never services once they re- who made the ultimate When asked what he by the 111th Army Band. change the blue star to a do enough to support our turned home, but they sacrifice for our nation hoped people would take Airman 1st Class gold one. Gold Star Families.” continued to serve their those that stood for away from this ceremony, Steve Francois, a cyber Hawaii Gov. David Ige Ige also wanted to nation and pave the way what we stand for Parker replied he wanted operator with the called for a round of ap- pay tribute to “citizen for Hawaii,” Ige said. today, freedom.” “people (to) realize that 747th Communications plause for attending Gold Soldiers,” or those who “It is our citizen sol- Fernandez, who served this isn’t just a three day Squadron, presented the Star Families. served but did not make diers who forge the fu- in the Air Force for little weekend.” official wreath from the “There is no one who the military a career. He ture of our land in mostly more than 28 years, said “Hopefully families are state of Hawaii. Yeoman has sacrificed more for mentioned historical lo- subtle but often profound the ceremony was signif- out there enjoying their 3rd Class Brandon their country than a Gold cal “citizen Soldiers” such ways on this Memorial icant because it honored time off but they do some- Ford, an administrative Star Family,” Ige said. as Sparks Matsunaga, Day in 2018. I would citizen Soldiers. thing to remember the clerk to the Joint Base “When one of our heroes Hiram Fong and Robert like to ask you to pay “Many times we (only) people, the 1.2 million Pearl Harbor-Hickam falls in the line of duty Alexander Anderson. your respects to the cit- think about our active veterans that have given commander, presented … all of us will do ev- “Most of these citizen izen Soldiers as well as duty Soldiers our Army, the ultimate sacrifice,” the official wreath from erything we can to ease soldiers left the uniform those who gave the ul- Navy, Marines, Coast he said.
A oint service color guard carries the colors during the ceremony. HO‘OKELE June 1, 2018 • A-
Submitted by Ensign Heather Hill What is the strangest YouTube challenge you’ve ever seen?
MM3 Abby Wells MMW3 Alexander IT1 (Sel.) Danielle SrA Quay Drawdy TSgt Jacoby Bruner SSgt Gregory Liggins USS Chafee Robinson Mackey 18th Wing Public 18th Operations 8th Intelligence USS Louisville JBPHH Affairs Support Squadron, Squadron “The Cinnamon Kadena Challenge was “The Cinnamon “The Passout Challenge. “There was a video “The planking challenge probably the worst Challenge. They Apparently kids would I saw of a self- “The Tidepod Challenge was pretty strange. I one I’ve ever seen. I didn t even fi nish the hold each other’s necks administered challenge seemed pretty stupid defi nitely didn t li e it don’t understand why cinnamon, all people to see how long they by eating as much cold and ridiculously when people planked on anyone would want to would do is take one could last before passing roasted chicken as dangerous!” historic monuments or do that!” mouthful and cough it out. That was pretty he could. It was pretty memorials. I found it pretty all up.” bizarre.” disgusting because disrespectful.” there was still gobs of fat on the chicken.” Want to see your command featured in Diverse Views? Got opinions to share? Drop us a line at [email protected]
Lt. Emily Rosenzweig
3d Radio Battalion COMMENTARY Marine Corps Base Hawaii Chaplain Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony lights to unite (Editor’s note: Jewish rabbi and Navy know over the phone — each of those chaplain Lt. Emily Rosenzweig partici- individuals has or will experience the pated in the 20th annual Lantern Float- loss of someone they love. Generally, ing Hawaii ceremony at Ala Moana I don’t consider that fact during our Regional Park on Memorial Day. interactions, but at the Lantern Themed “Many Rivers, One Ocean Floating Hawaii event it couldn’t — Interconnectedness,” the annual be ignored. ceremony brought nearly 50,000 peo- If each of us is a river, we’re all ple together. Rosenzweig answered our flowing to the same end at the questions about her takeaways, the ocean, but also the same experience meaning of the theme, her insights and of loss and remembering.A number feedback she received after being part of of the other attendees thanked me a video presentation aired at the event.) for sharing not only my thoughts on the theme of the event, but also for I have two takeaways from this year’s naming two of the service members I Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony. was remembering this Memorial Day. The fi rst is how the ceremony refl ected In the video shown at the event I the diversity of Oahu — religiously, told the stories of Lance Cpl. Ty Hart ethnically, culturally, military-wise who was killed in the helicopter — all of us were represented and crash off Haleiwa in January of 2016 contributed to the overall program. The and of Army Warrant Officer James second take-away is how meaningful Casedona who died in a separate the act of sending the lantern out into helicopter training casualty at Fort the ocean was for many participants. Campbell in Kentucky. We don’t have many occasions for Besides my contribution, people public expressions of grief, so it’s also spoke of how this event was especially impactful to see people, such a significant tradition for the young and old, moved to tears by military-civilian relationship on saying goodbye to their loved ones Oahu, as it both honors fallen service once again. members and civilian loved ones of all Seeing thousands of lanterns island residents. floating on the water was a visual How vital it is that we fi nd points of reminder of the truth that was connection between our experiences expressed in the event’s theme: “Many even if they are religiously, culturally, Rivers, One Ocean.” or even politically so different. The If I think about all the people fact that we all share the experience I interact with each day — from of loss — not necessarily in the the Marines in my battalion, to the details but in the larger picture — is File photo by Kristen Wong cashiers at the commissary, to the a humbling reminder that we’re all anterns drift ith the current at Ala oana egional Par , ay , . customer service representative I only more connected than we think.
76th anniversary of Battle of Midway ceremony set for today Navy Region Hawaii of Midway. Ceremony highlights include Theater of World War II, oc- on the Japanese fleet that Public Affairs The ceremony will begin music from the U.S. Navy’s curred six months after Ja- proved irreparable. at 8 a.m. at the Pearl Harbor Pacific Fleet Band, remarks pan’s attack on Pearl Harbor. Background on the 76th Commander, Navy Region Visitor Center’s education by Navy Region Hawaii Com- From June 3 to 7, 1942, Anniversary of the Battle of Hawaii will host a commemora- lanai. The public is invited mander Rear Adm. Brian Fort, the U.S. Navy decisively Midway can be found at www. tion ceremony at the World War to attend the ceremony and and a wreath laying presenta- defeated an attacking fleet history.navy.mil/browse-by- II Valor in the Pacifi c National explore the visitor center to tion at the Lone Sailor statue. of the Imperial Japanese topic/wars-confl icts-and-op- Monument, today, to mark the learn more about the history of The Battle of Midway, a piv- Navy near Midway Atoll, erations/world-war-ii/1942/ 76th anniversary of the Battle World War II. otal engagement in the Pacifi c infl icting devastating damage midway.html. Getting fit on the field Commander, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Rear Adm. Brian Fort Capt. Jeff Bernard
Director, Navy Managing Editor Region Hawaii Public Affairs Anna General Agnes Tauyan Life & Leisure Editor Communication Strategist Kristen Wong Bill Doughty Sports Editor Randy Dela Cruz Acting Director, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Public Affairs Graphic Artist Dave “Duna” Hodge Michelle Poppler
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In preparation for hurricane season, which runs June 1 through Nov. 30, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) wrapped up participation today during the annual Hurricane Exercise (HURREX). Navy Region Hawaii is conducting HURREX 18 to exercise and demonstrate the abillity of all Navy and Navy installation tenant organizations and activities, including all Air Force activities on JBPHH, to expeditiously set the directed Tropical Cyclone Conditions of Readiness (TCCOR) when ordered. During HURREX, JBPHH Emergency Operations Center (EOC) responded to a notional storm that developed and intensified to hurricane strength, threatening the island of O’ahu and the state of Hawaii. The daily battle rhythm set in the EOC is an opportunity for the fleet, tenant commands and other organizations to align and fine-tune U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Michael H. Lee the processes needed Sailors, assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN 763), heave additional foul-weather mooring lines in support in the event of an of Hurricane Exercise (HURREX) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, May 30. actual hurricane. Shift rotations between the Gold and the Blue “Even though Hawaii better prepared than will be on our own until the accountability and “The importance of this teams in the EOC ensure has not suffered any our counterparts on the we can get the ports and safety of personnel is training cannot be un- continuity of operations major damage from mainland. Depending airports operational. a top priority for Capt. derstated. In a moment’s while safeguarding the hurricanes in years, the on the size and impact Exercises like HURREX Jeff Bernard, Joint notice, we may need to safety of all personnel installation population of the hurricane, it assists the installation Base commander. sortie ships and aircraft, and the security of must be prepared. could take 7 to 14 days commands and personnel “Current events in Ha- so our families need to be the installation. It is easy to become before help arrives from to become better prepared waii like Kilauea’s erup- prepared for the unknown Team members ex- complacent in paradise the mainland.” for Hurricanes and other tion on the Big Island and so that we can execute ecuted detailed check- with beautiful blue skies,” “There are no four- worst case scenarios.” the threat of hurricanes, our mission safely with lists included in each said Dan Dubois, JBPHH lane highways between Perhaps the most tsunamis, and earth- the assurance that (they) TCCOR level. Items ver- Emergency Manager. Hawaii and Los Angeles, important benefit of quakes, it’s important for are ready to face any chal- ified included updating “The simple hard truth just a great deal of ocean. the HURREX is the us to train like we fight, lenges and that they have Safe Haven and evacua- is Hawaii is a remote Ninety-nine percent of important reminder of the creating a battle rhythm the resources to assist tion plans, which include location 2,500 miles everything from soup uncertainty of nature and for events that not only them while we are away.” reviewing procedures from the U.S. mainland, to nuts comes to us by the importance of having impact our operational For more information on for families with special the tyranny of distance boat. If the harbor and a hurricane plan for their readiness but our family’s hurricane preparedness, medical needs. means that we must be airports are damaged, we loved ones. Ensuring readiness,” Bernard said. visit www.ready.gov. HO‘OKELE June 1, 2018 • A-
U.S. Navy photo courtesy of MC2 Omar Powell im olden, Pacific issile ange acility, ar ing Sands lead meteorologist, gives e aha lementary School students a tour of his eather station and equipment he uses to measure the eather, ay at P , on the island of auai. he students assisted olden ith releasing t o eather balloons.
U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Eric Donner epublic of orea Army en. yung oo im, Combined orces Command deputy com- mander, tal s ith U.S. Air orce a . en. uss ac , Pacific Air orces deputy com- mander, during an office call at oint ase Pearl Harbor-Hic am, ay .
DoD photo by Tech Sgt. Vernon Young Jr. U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Britney Odom Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis, meets with Indonesia Minister Ryamizard he amphibious transport doc ship USS Portland PD arrives in Ha aii in Ryacudu and members of his cabinet at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, May 29. preparation for Combat System Ship ualification rials, ay .
DoD photo by Tech Sgt. Vernon Young Jr. Secretary of Defense ames . attis, en. oseph . Dunford r., chairman of the oint Chiefs of Staff, and other leaders meet ith apanese inister Itsunori nodera and members of his cabinet at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, May 29. HO‘OKELE June 1, 2018 • -1
KNOW YOUR TERMS HURRICANE WATCH means a hurricane may occur within the next 48 hours. Go over your evacuation route(s) & listen to local offi cials. evie the items in your disaster supply kit. emember to include necessities for children, parents, individuals with disabilities and BE READY FOR pets. HURRICANE WARNING means a hurricane may occur within 36 hours. Follow evacuation orders from local offi cials, if given. Chec in ith family and friends via text or social media. NOAA predicts a near- or eady.gov has various chec lists for hat to do above-normal hurricane season to prepare for a hurricane at different times. or more information, visit .ready.gov in the central Pacifi c hurricanes.)
National Oceanic and Compiled by Ho‘okele staff Atmospheric Administration When a hurricane hits, the devastation can be great, and families NOAA’s Central Pacific Hurri- will not only need to protect themselves during the disaster, but also cane Center recently announced prepare and repair. There are several websites available that provide there is an 80 percent chance of tips for residents to keep in mind. near- or above-normal tropical cy- clone activity during the central Preparing for a hurricane Pacifi c hurricane season this year. (https://www.weather.gov/safety/hurricane-action) The 2018 outlook indicates (https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes) equal chances of an above-normal u now where to go. If you are ordered to evacuate, know the Supplies checklist and near-normal season at 40 per- cent each, and a 20-percent chance local hurricane evacuation route(s) to take and have a plan for (www.redcross.org) of a below-normal season. where you can stay. Contact your local emergency management Water at least a For the season as a whole, agency for more information. three-day supply three to six tropical cyclones are predicted for the central Pacific u Put together a disaster supply kit: including a flashlight, bat- one gallon per hurricane basin. This number teries, cash, first aid supplies, medications, and copies of your person per day includes tropical depressions, critical information. Food at least a three-day supply named storms and hurricanes. A near-normal season has three u If you are not in an area that is advised to evacuate and you of non-perishable, easy-to-prepare food to five tropical cyclones, and an stay at home, plan for ade uate supplies in case you lose power Bring in anything that can be picked up by above-normal season has six or and water for several days and cannot leave due to flooding or the wind (bicycles, lawn furniture). more tropical cyclones. blocked roads. Flashlight “This outlook reflects the fore- cast for ENSO neutral conditions, u Create a family emergency communication plan. Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (N AA with a possible transition to a u Many communities have text or email alerting systems for emer- Weather Radio, if possible) weak El Nino during the hurri- gency notifications. To find out what alerts are available in your Extra batteries cane season. Also, ocean tem- peratures in the main hurricane area, search the Internet with your town, city, or county name First aid kit formation region are expected to and the word alerts. Medications (seven-day supply) and medi- remain above-average, and verti- u Consider buying flood insurance. cal items (hearing aids with extra batteries, cal wind shear is predicted to be u When a hurricane threatens your community, be prepared to near- or weaker-than-average,” glasses, contact lenses, syringes, cane) said Gerry Bell, Ph.D., NOAA’s evacuate if you live in a storm surge risk area. Allow enough Sanitation and personal hygiene items lead seasonal hurricane forecaster time to pack and inform friends and family if leaving. Copies of personal documents (medication at the Climate Prediction Center. u Secure your home: Cover all windows. Permanent storm shut- list and pertinent medical information, proof Bell added, “If El Nino develops, the activity could be near the ters offer the best protection for windows. A second option is to of address, deed lease to home, passports, higher end of the predicted range.” board up windows with 5 8-inch exterior grade or marine ply- birth certificates, insurance policies) El Nino decreases the vertical wood, built to fit, and ready to install. Cellphone with chargers wind shear over the tropical cen- tral Pacifi c, which favors more and u Buy supplies before the hurricane season rather than waiting for Family and emergency contact information stronger tropical cyclones. El Nino the pre-storm rush. Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, also favors more westward-track- u Hurricane winds can cause trees and branches to fall. Trim or diapers) ing storms from the eastern Pa- remove damaged trees and limbs for safety. Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, cifi c into the central Pacifi c. This outlook is a general guide u Secure loose rain gutters and downspouts and clear any clogged bowl) to the overall seasonal hurricane areas or debris to prevent water damage. Multipurpose tool activity in the central Pacifi c basin u Secure and reinforce the roof, windows and doors, including the Extra cash and does not predict whether or how many of these systems will af- garage doors. Emergency blanket fect Hawaii. The hurricane season u Purchase a portable generator for use during power outages. eep Map(s) of the area begins June 1 and runs through generators and other alternate power heat sources outside, at least Tools supplies for securing your home Nov. 30. 20 feet away from windows and doors and protected from moisture. “It is very important to remem- Extra set of car keys and ber that it only takes one landfall- Never attempt to power the house wiring by plugging a generator house keys ing tropical cyclone to bring major into a wall outlet. Extra clothing, hat and impacts to the state of Hawaii,” u Consider building a FEMA safe room or ICC 500 storm shelter sturdy shoes said Chris Brenchley, director of NOAA’s Central Pacifi c Hurricane designed for protection from high-winds and in locations above Rain gear Center. flooding levels. Insect repellent and “As we begin this 2018 hurri- u Check the websites of your local National Weather Service of- sunscreen cane season, we advise all resi- dents to make preparations now, fice and local government emergency management office. Find Camera for photos of by having and practicing an emer- out what type of emergencies could occur and how you should damage gency plan and by having 14 days respond. Listen to N AA Weather Radio or other radio or T of emergency supplies on hand stations for the latest storm news. that will be needed if a hurricane strikes.” u Follow instructions issued by local officials. Leave immediately if The Central Pacific Hurricane ordered. Center continuously monitors u If not ordered to evacuate: weather conditions, employing a network of satellites, land- and Take refuge in a small interior room, closet, or hallway on ocean-based sensors, and aircraft the lowest level during the storm. reconnaissance missions operated Put as many walls between you and the outside as you can. by NOAA and its partners. This array of data supplies the Stay away from windows, skylights and glass doors. information for complex computer If the eye of the storm passes over your area, there will be a modeling and human expertise, short period of calm, but at the other side of the eye, which are the basis for the center’s storm track and intensity fore- the wind speed rapidly increases to hurricane casts that extend out fi ve days. force winds coming from the opposite Check the Central Pacifi c Hurri- direction. cane Center’s website throughout the season to stay on top of any watches and warnings, and visit FEMA’s ready.gov for additional (Editors note: see next issue for hurricane preparedness tips. more information. Cut out this The seasonal hurricane outlook clipping and save for your family) is produced in collaboration with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. -2 • June 1, 2018 HO‘OKELE Explaining TRICARE Groundbreaking annual cost increases eye surgery Tricare.mil staff FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Pop- saves careers ulation growth, aging and price increases for medical goods and services drive many health care costs in the U.S. In any given year, these price increases are related to rising drug costs, us- ing new medical technology, increasing provider rates or other factors. In response, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which tracks health care costs for the federal government, esti- mates spending on health care is expected to grow 5.5 percent each year through 2026. TRICARE is not immune to these drivers. The Defense Health Agency (DHA) adjusted TRICARE costs, Jan. 1. The National De- fense Authorization Act of 2017 set some of these rates. Others were based on unique factors, like the annual cost of liv- ing adjustment or average costs of covered health care services. TRICARE cost changes vary and may change annually. Near the end of 2017, with the help of several military and veteran ser- vice organizations, DHA was able to recalculate and correct costs be- fore Jan. 1, lowering 2018 patient Air Force Maj. Marc Neuffer, chief of cornea and refractive surgery at the U.S. Air Force Academy’s 10th Medical Group, prepares to costs for several types of care by perform collagen crosslinking on Air Force patient Capt. Brent Danner. $3 to $8. Other costs increased, like the Story and photo by “This groundbreaking it becomes a duty-limiting the day was a cadet and the retiree specialty mental health Laurie Wilson capability to correct the condition that can result in doctor said both Danner and outpatient copayment, which condition allows us to medical discharge from active the cadet’s surgeries went changed from $12 to $30. U.S. AIR FORCE treat cadets and active duty service. smoothly. The doctor expects As always, TRICARE costs ACADEMY, Colo. — Every duty members here and Collagen crosslinking both patients to quickly depend on your plan and who you year, Air Force Academy from surrounding areas,” was approved by the Food recover and return to duty. are (for example, whether you are Cadets and Airmen are found Neuffer said. and Drug Administration The Academy is the third an active duty family member to have eyesight conditions “They keep their vision and in 2016 as a means to treat Air Force location to offer the or retiree). that can disqualify them from stay eligible for deployment.” progressive keratoconus. procedure. Currently, there To make managing your health flight status, according to Cadets diagnosed with The surgery stiffens and are 15 base patients awaiting costs more predictable and trans- Academy ophthalmologists. the condition are not stabilizes the cornea which the procedure. parent, DHA introduced more For patients with commissioned unless they stops the degenerative This does not include copayments under the new TRI- progressive keratoconus receive a waiver, and pilots process. Patients typically patients from Peterson and CARE Select program when using and corneal ectasia, the with the condition are keep their vision and don’t Schriever Air Force bases, a TRICARE network provider. Co- odds of their careers ending restricted from fl ying. require corneal transplants. or Fort Carson, installations payments are fixed-fees; they let prematurely changed “Keratoconus is most For Airmen like Danner, that refer their keratoconus you know the out-of-pocket cost of dramatically May 3, when commonly found in the procedure means the patients to the Academy for a covered service before receiving innovative laser surgery, individuals between 20 and future looks a lot brighter. the surgery. a bill. called collagen crosslinking, 30 years of age,” Neuffer said. “I’m a little nervous The Academy is also Visit the TRICARE website was performed here. “It eventually leads to because I’m the fi rst patient the referral center for 10 to view health plan costs and to Air Force Maj. Marc loss of sight requiring here to get this done,” additional Air Force bases in download a detailed Costs and Neuffer, chief of cornea and corneal transplantation.” Danner said. the surrounding states. Fees Sheet. refractive surgery at the 10th Neuffer said the condition “I’m also excited and “This procedure is a This is your benefi t — take com- Medical Group, corrected typically isn’t diagnosed until positive because of what game changer for Airmen mand of your health care by learn- satellite engineer Air Force after an individual has joined it means to my family, my who would otherwise have ing about the costs associated with Capt. Brent Danner’s the military and is well into career and for my sight.” their careers sidelined your plan. degenerative eye condition. their career. Once discovered, Neuffer’s second patient of permanently,” Neuffer said.
save yourself. • If close oors or an les are ar or s oke blocks your primary escape route, use your second way out. Never open doors that are warm to the touch. Fire safety tips • If you ust escape t roug s oke get lo an go As the summer continues, be wary of the dangers asso- under the smoke to your exit. Close doors behind you. ciated with fi re. Whether celebrating the 4th of July with • If s oke eat or a es block your exit routes stay in fi reworks or a barbecue, here are some tips to consider: the room with doors closed. Place a wet towel under t e oor an call t e re epart ent or 911 pen a window and wave a brightly colored cloth or fl ashlight Grilling to signal for help. (From the U.S. Fire Administration, http://www.usfa. • nce you are outsi e go to your eeting place an fema.gov/citizens/all_citizens/home_fi re_prev/cooking. then send one person to call the fi re department. If shtm) you cannot get to your meeting place, follow your family emergency communication plan. • nly use grills out oors a ay fro si ing an eck • If your clot es catc on re stop at you re oing railings. Drop to the ground and cover your face if you can. • lean grills often an re o e grease or fat buil up Roll over and over or back and forth until the fl ames • ake sure your gas grill li is open before lig ting go out. Running will only make the fi re burn faster. • a e a foot safe one aroun grills an ca p res Once the fl ames are out, cool the burned skin with Keep kids and pets away from the area. water for three to fi ve minutes. Call for medical • ispose of coals after t ey a e coole in a etal can attention. • e er lea e grills re pits an patio torc es unattended. and ensure that all household members know who to Pets Fireworks contact if they cannot fi nd one another. (From American Red Cross, www.redcross.org) • ractice escaping fro your o e at least t ice a year • e best ay to protect your pets fro t e effects of (From the Honolulu Fire Department, http://www.hono- Press the smoke alarm test button or yell “fi re“ to alert a fi re is to include them in your family plan. This in- lulu.gov/hfd/faqs.html) everyone that they must get out. cludes having their own disaster supplies kit as well • In a aii a per it is re uire to use recrackers on • ake sure e eryone kno s o to call 911 as arranging in advance for a safe place for them to New Year’s Eve, Chinese New Year, or Independence stay if you need to leave your home. Day. Permits can be acquired from a Satellite City What to do in a fi re • en you practice your escape plan practice taking Hall during normal business hours. Permit applica- (From the American Red Cross, www.redcross.org) your pets with you. Train them to come to you when tions must be submitted at least 10 calendar days • no o to safely operate a re extinguis er you call. prior to use. • e e ber to get out stay out an call 911 or your • In t e e ent of a isaster if you ust e acuate t e local emergency phone number. most important thing you can do to protect your pets Preparing your family • ell re se eral ti es an go outsi e rig t a ay If is to evacuate them, too. But remember: never delay (From the American Red Cross, www.redcross.org) you live in a building with elevators, use the stairs. escape or endanger yourself or your family to rescue a • Install s oke alar s est t e once a ont an • ea e all your t ings ere t ey are an family pet. replace the batteries at least once a year. • eac c il ren at s oke alar s soun like an what to do when they hear one. • nsure t at all ouse ol e bers kno t o ays to escape from every room of your home and know the family meeting spot outside of your home. • stablis a fa ily e ergency co unications plan HO‘OKELE June 1, 2018 • - NCTAMS PAC jumps back into the race for pennant Story and photo by Randy Dela Cruz
Sports Editor, Ho‘okele
Naval Computer Telecom- munications Area Master Sta- tion Pacific (NCTAMS PAC) picked up a full game in the Red Division by defeating the league-leading 324th Intelli- gence Squadron (324 IS)/392nd Intelligence Squadron (392 IS), 15-9, May 29 in an intramural softball showdown at Hickam Softball Complex, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Starting the day in fi fth place and in danger of falling out of the race, NCTAMS PAC rallied from two deficits and a tie to come from behind and defeat the 324 IS/392 IS. NCTAMS PAC improved their record to 5-3, while the 324 IS/392 IS dropped only their second game of the season against fi ve wins. “We come out slow, but once we get in the groove, get some confidence hitting the ball, we start to get behind that,” said NCTAMS PAC team captain In- formation Systems Technician 3rd Class Jimenez Gonzales. “If we could start earlier, that would be great, but as long as we can get it going, then we’re a great team and we can make it far.” Starting off slowly, NCTAMS PAC quickly fell behind to the 324 IS/392 IS in the bottom of the fi rst inning, when Staff Sgt. Kevin Wibiral smashed a deep ball over the fence for a two- run blast. In the top of the third, NCT- AMS PAC made the first come- back by scoring three times to take a 3-2 lead. The bases were chock full of runners, when Justin Shoe- maker, a military family mem- ber, lofted a deep fly for an out to right fi eld, but a misplayed re- lay back to the infi eld allowed all three runners to touch home. The lead was quickly over- come by the 324 IS/392 IS in the bottom of the frame, when pitcher Senior Airman Megan Hinds walked up to the plate with the bases loaded and crushed a hard grounder off the glove of the NCTAMS PAC fi rst baseman to drive in two runs for a 4-3 lead. After another run scored, the 324 IS/392 IS reloaded the bases and batter Staff Sgt. Mi- chael Zascalera stroked a single to centerfi eld that drove in two more runs. Finally, a throwing error etired avy Chief loyd Shoema er crosses home plate for a run. C A S PAC overcame t o defi cits and a tie to in over IS IS. in the infield allowed the 324 IS/392 IS to score one more the pitcher’s mound to retire military family member, that in scoring position, with Lt. lockdown a spot in the playoffs. time to take an 8-3 advantage. the 324 IS/392 IS in order in cleared the center fi eld fence. j.g. Zack Reed coming up to NCTAMS PAC will face two Facing another uphill climb, the bottom of the fourth. In the very next at-bat, hitter the plate. teams in the top-four of the di- retired Navy Chief Lloyd Shoe- Then in the very next frame, Zascalera stroked another shot Reed calmly stroked a single vision and must get through maker jumpstarted NCTAMS NCTAMS PAC erased its second over the fence, but due to the sin- that cleared the bases and put both of them in order to punch PAC with an RBI single in the deficit of the game by scoring gle-homer-per-inning rule, Zas- NCTAMS PAC out in front for its ticket to the playoffs. top of the fourth, before the three runs to take a 9-8 lead. calera was held to a long single. good. “We feel good,” Gonzales said. team went on to score two more However, in the very next in- With the score tied at 9-9, While NCTAMS PAC will get “We know that we got to win times to pull to within two runs. ning, the 324 IS/392 IS came NCTAMS PAC immediately a bye next week, the following out to make the playoffs, but I With the team inching closer, back to tie the game on a lead- went to work in the top of the weeks will be fi lled with tough think we’re peaking at the right Chief Shoemaker bore down on off home run by Joe Ondera, a sixth by placing two runners opponents, as the team tries to time to make it far.” Text-to-911 service available for Hawaii residents In 2016, Hawaii became one of the seven Send brief messages, but please don’t use abbreviations. states to implement the Text-to-911 system. Also remember to use plain En- This allows residents to report an emer- glish language. The 911 center gency to 911 as a text message. dispatcher will then respond with text questions pertaining to your situation. Hawaii Text to 911 Frequently Asked Questions Can I send a picture or What is Text to 911? • If you are unable to speak or video of a bad accident Text to 911 is an emergency hear due to injury or physical I just saw? service that is provided to all restraint. No, unfortunately Text to 911 mobile users in the state of Ha- If I am able to text to only can support ordinary SMS waii. It allows someone to use (Short Messaging Services), 911, will the 911 center their activated cellphone to con- which is a plain text message automatically know my tact the 911 center via text mes- limited to 160 characters per location? sage instead of calling 911. text. Pictures and videos cur- No. Per the FCC: Texting to rently can’t be sent to us. Emo- Should we just use the 911 is different from making jis won’t work either. texting because it’s easier a voice call to 911 in this re- than calling? spect. When you make a voice Does my phone number No. Calling 911 is still a call to 911, the call taker will have to be a Hawaii phone faster, more effi cient way of re- typically receive your phone number to use this? laying an emergency to the po- number and your approxi- No. The service will work lice, fire, ambulance, or ocean mate location automatically. as long as you send a text to safety. Calling 911 will also pro- This is called “Enhanced 911” 911 and have an active (US) vide the 911 center with access or “E911.” cellphone. For example, if you to your location. Texting to 911 However, in most cases when are from California and visiting should only be done when you you text 911 from a wireless Hawaii, your text message are unable to make a voice call. phone, the call taker will not will reach a local 911 Center receive this automated infor- in Hawaii. When would someone use mation. For this reason, if you text to 911? send a text message to 911, it What about a cellphone Some examples would be: is important to give the 911 call that has no service? I • If you are in a situation taker an accurate address or lo- know those phones can where it is not safe to place a cation as quickly as possible, if still call 911; can they text voice call to 911. you can. to 911 too? • If you are experiencing a meant to provide emergency What do I say in a text? Sorry, no they can’t. It has to medical emergency that ren- What do I do to text if services, so your text may take You will need to provide your be a text-enabled phone with a ders you incapable of speak- I have to? longer to reach help, and the location and the type of emer- current text plan to work. ing or hearing. You simply send a text to 911 center will not automat- gency you have (police, fi re, or • If you are unable to call 911 the number 911 like you would ically know your location so ambulance) and address if you For more information about due to being in a location with any other text. Keep in mind, you’ll have to be specific in know it, including fl oor or room Text-to-911, visit www.hawaii- sporadic cellular voice service. text messaging was never providing that. number if you are in a building. textto911.com. - • June 1, 2018 HO‘OKELE Exchange named one of top veteran-friendly companies Army & Air Force ment of Defense retailer military spouses world- U.S. Veterans Maga- preference to honorably all honorably discharged Exchange Service in both categories. wide by 2020. zine publishes annual discharged Veterans; dis- Veterans. 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Photo courtesy of Military Affairs Council HONOLULU — This year 35 Hawaii high school students and prior enlisted military members have been accepted into four of the U.S. service academies and an additional 10 have been appointed to the U.S. service academy preparatory schools. Of the 35 who have accepted appointments, 25 students and their parents were recognized at a reception hosted by the Military Affairs Council (MAC) of the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii and MAC member Booz Allen Hamilton, May 29 at the Plaza Club. The students were honored by members of the MAC and alumni of U.S. military academies as they prepare to attend U.S. Military Academy (West Point), U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School, U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory School and U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School. Hawaii service members, veterans join Warrior Games Lt. Cmdr. Jenn Womble visual impairment; serious illnesses; and post-traumatic stress. UPCOMING EVENTS Commander Navy Installations They will go head-to-head in ar- Command chery, cycling, shooting, sitting vol- Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam leyball, swimming, track and field, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Chief Machinist’s Mate Ferlin Espi- wheelchair basketball and three new nal of Honolulu, Senior Chief Person- sports debuting this year: indoor row- lifeguarding certificate valid for two years. nel Specialist Raina Hockenberry of ing, powerlifting, and time trial cy- The class is from 4 to 8 p.m. each day Honolulu, and U.S. Air Force veteran cling. except for June 9 (8 a.m. to noon). Cost of Michele Prindle, currently residing in The Warrior Games was established this four-day course is $175 and is open to Kapa‘a, Hawaii, will participate in the in 2010 as a way to enhance the re- 2018 Department of Defense Warrior covery and rehabilitation of wounded ages 15 and up. For more information, Games. warriors and to expose them to adap- call 448-2384. The games will be held June 2-9 at tive sports. ● Registration for fall youth sports open the Air Force Academy in Colorado Sponsored by the U.S. Olympic June 4 and runs until July 2. Fall sports Springs, Colorado. Committee in Colorado Springs, the Approximately 265 wounded, ill and inaugural Warrior Games hosted ap- include soccer, fast pitch softball and junior injured service members and veter- proximately 200 wounded, ill and in- team tennis. For more information about ans representing teams from the U.S. jured service members. youth sports, call 473-0789. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, During the following years, the ● Coast Guard and Special Operations Warrior Games expanded in size Liberty Pau Hana Surf Session is Command (SOCOM) will participate and scope. chasing waves June 5 at 3:30 p.m. Single in the competition. This is the fourth consecutive year Sailors and Airmen are encouraged to join Teams include active duty ser- the DoD will lead the operational Photo by MC1 Corwin Colbert the Liberty team for a fun surfing excursion. vice members and veterans with up- planning and coordination of the This is a free activity and is open only to per-body, lower-body, and spinal cord event; the U.S. Air Force will host this ● Registration for Summer Craft Camp single Sailors and Airmen stationed at Joint injuries; traumatic brain injuries; year’s event. is open now at the Arts & Crafts Center. Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. A shuttle is Chief These four-day sessions run Tuesday available at the various Liberty centers. For Machinist’s through Friday. New sessions start almost pick-up times and more information, Mate Ferlin every Tuesday until July 31. Cost of the call 473-2583. Espinal of camps is $60, includes all supplies and is ● Honolulu will The Jersey Day 8K Fun Run takes to participate open to ages 6 to 14. For more information, the road June 9 at 6:30 a.m. at Hickam call 448-9907. in the 2018 Memorial Fitness Center. Registration Warrior ● Swim lessons registration is open begins at 6 a.m. that morning and Games. now. Classes are available for ages 6 awards will be given to top finishers in months old (parent swims with tot) to adult. six categories. This is a free event and is Courtesy Photo Registration is done online and lessons are open to all base-eligible patrons. For more held at Hickam Family Pool. First session information, call 448-2214. of classes begin on June 4. For more ● The Hawaiian Island Creations & information, call 448-2384. Quiksilver All-Military Surf Classic is ● Registration for Youth Sports shredding up White Plains Beach June 9 Summer Camp is open now. Exciting from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 2 is camps covering a variety of sports are the last day to enter. Drop off your complet- Senior Chief Personnel happening this summer. Camps for golf, ed entry form to White Plains Beach Surf Specialist tennis, bowling, softball and stand-up Shack or Hickam Harbor by tomorrow. For Raina paddleboarding. Cost varies by sport. For more information, call 682-4925. Hockenberry more information, call 473-0789. ● of Honolulu A free golf clinic is happening June 9 will ● The Summer Reading Program kicks at 9:30 a.m. at Barbers Point Golf Course. participate off June 2 at 10 a.m. at the Joint Base Pearl Enjoy this introduction to the great game of in the 2018 Harbor-Hickam Library. Customers can pick golf. For more information, call 682-2098 Department up their packets or sign up for the program. or 682-1911. of Defense Enjoy free refreshments, entertainment Warrior ● A free advanced screening of Games. for the kids and more. It’s free to join the “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” lights program and it is open for kids and adults. up the screen June 10 at 4 p.m. at Sharkey Courtesy Photo For more information about the program, Theater. Doors open and ticket distribution call 449-8299. begins at 2 p.m. so get there early. Active ● Chuck Milligan’s Comedy Hypnosis duty military can get up to four tickets, Show returns for two shows at Sharkey while all others can get up to two tickets. Theater. Patrons ages 18 and older This movie is PG-13. For more information, are welcome to come to the June 2 call 473-2651. adult-themed show at 7:30 p.m. A show ● Liberty Pau Hana Surf Session is appropriate for all ages takes place June 3 chasing waves June 12 at 3:30 p.m. Single at 2 p.m. Stage participation for the June Sailors and Airmen are encouraged to join 3 show is limited to ages 14 and up. Both the Liberty team for a fun surfing excursion. shows are free and no tickets are needed. This is a free activity and is open to single For more information, call 473-0726. Sailors and Airmen stationed at Joint Base ● The four-day American Red Cross Pearl Harbor-Hickam. A shuttle is available Lifeguard Course happens June 4, 6, 8 at the various Liberty centers. For pick-up and 9 at Hickam Family Pool. Complete this times or more information about the event, course and receive an American Red Cross call 473-2583. HO‘OKELE June 1, 2018 • -
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RAIL TRAFFIC CLOSURES FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT 101. NOW — At Borchers Gate, crews will be JUNE 1 — This class is scheduled from restriping lanes and adjusting barrier at 8 to 10 a.m. at MFSC Pearl Harbor. The MFSC HIRING EVENT the intersection on Tuesday between 8:30 application process for federal jobs can a.m. and 5 p.m. During this operation, a feel confusing and overwhelming but the special duty officer will be in place to assist benefits of civil service are worth the effort. drivers making the eastbound left turn We will help you navigate the usajobs from amehameha Highway onto Halawa website and understand the application Drive. Current lane closures, and detours, process from start to finish. Federal will remain in place into next week. The resumes are different than private sector westbound left-turn from amehameha resumes and we will teach you how to Highway into Borchers Gate may be closed build a competitive application. We will also nightly between 6 p.m. and 5 a.m. Drivers cover topics such as hiring preferences and will be detoured to Ari ona Street. For more programs for veterans and military spouses. information on traffic closures, visit http: Call 474-1999 for more information. U.S. Navy fi le photo by MC3 Justin Pacheco hartdocs.honolulu.gov docushare dsweb Chief aster-at-Arms ric Seal attends the free hiring event at oint ase iew Collection-1368. FLIGHT ADVENTURES Pearl Harbor-Hic am, une , . JUNE 2 — In place of the annual Biggest JUNE 29 — This event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free hiring Little Airshow in Hawaii, the Pacific Aviation HICKAM THRIFT SHOP event is for service members, veterans and military spouses. This event will Museum announced that it will host Flight SEEKS VOLUNTEERS feature a wide variety of employers from the public and private sector as well as NOW — The Hickam Thrift Shop, operat- Adventures on June 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 workshops that will focus on improving competitive employment. Register online ed by the Hickam fficers’ Spouses’ Club, p.m. at the Pacific Aviation Museum on at https: jbphh.greatlifehawaii.com support military-family-support-center. can use volunteers. All military identification Ford Island. The event will be a hands-on cardholders who meet the re uirements at aviation-themed event offering activities for the club website can volunteer. isit https: kids of all ages and their families, including work for successful time management. Call 9th grade students. Program is free and reg- hickamosc.wildapricot.org thriftshop for open cockpits and lessons in remote control 474-1999 for more information. istration is re uired. Participation is limited to more information or to sign up. flying. It will conclude with a mini remote 100 students. Midway Atoll National Wildlife control airshow, featuring several of the WOMEN EMPOWERED GROUP Refuge, located 1,300 miles from ahu, JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25 — This group meets HANAUMA BAY NATURE PRESERVE Warbirds West award-winning pilots. Admis- was the center of WWII battle that turned from 10 a.m. to noon at MFSC Pearl Har- sion is $5 per person, or free with museum the tide in the Pacific. Students will explore OBSERVING SUMMER HOURS bor. This self-development group aims to NOW — Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve admission. For more information, visit pacifi- the importance of the battle, and learn about help women harness their own voices and is now operating on its summer schedule. caviationmuseum.org. strengths, learn to build healthy relationship ongoing efforts to protect and preserve this During this time, the nature preserve will be and take actions towards personal growth. important site. The program takes place at open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, except for GATE CLOSURE CHANGES Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor and JUNE 4 — The base will consolidate its This group is held in a supportive and con- Tuesdays when it is closed to the public. N AA’s Daniel Inouye Regional Center, commercial search operations from two sta- fidential atmosphere. For more information, This summer schedule is effective through both located on historic Ford Island. Call tions down to one station. The station that contact MFSC. Labor Day weekend. Winter hours are 445-9137 or email Education PacificAvia- from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will recommence will remain open Monday through Friday will be Halawa Commercial Search Station WORK AND PERSONAL LIFE BALANCE tionMuseum.org for more information. Wednesday, Sept. 5. For more information, JUNE 5 — This class is scheduled from (located at the Halawa Gate) and will be call 395-2211 or visit www.honolulu.gov 10 a.m. to noon at MFSC Pearl Harbor. DEVELOPING SELF-ESTEEM open from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. The station that parks-hbay. Learn to manage everyday stressors to will remain open Saturday through Sunday IN CHILDREN create a healthy work and personal life bal- JUNE 6 — This class is scheduled from will be unt Commercial Search Station WAHIAWA ANNEX POOL ance. This class will focus on strategies to 10 a.m. to noon at MFSC Pearl Harbor. 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PAINT & SIP (G ) vehicles. n the weekends, unt An experienced in- SPONSOR TRAINING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS 101 WEDNESDAYS — Gate will operate in both capacities all day JUNE 5 — Sponsor Training class is structor leads you step by step through the JUNE 7 — This class is scheduled from (5 a.m. to 5 p.m. for commercial searches 5 scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. at MFSC Wahia- 10 a.m. to noon at MFSC Pearl Harbor featured painting of the night, from 5:30 to a.m. to 9 p.m. for P G traffic). wa. This class gives new sponsors informa- 8:30 p.m. Leave with your own completed and educates students on how to build and tion, resources and tools needed to assist maintain a solid foundation for a uality re- 16-by-20-inch painting on canvas. All sup- TIME MANAGEMENT incoming personnel and families in order to lationship. Topics include the characteristics plies are included. No experience neces- JUNE 4 — This class is scheduled from ease their transition to a new environment. of a healthy relationship, how self-esteem sary. Cost is $40 per person. A $20 deposit 10 a.m. to noon at MFSC Pearl Harbor. Spouses are encouraged to attend. Call affects one’s choices and more. The class is is re uired online to reserve your spot. For Ac uire skills to make better choices about 474-1999 for more information. more information, visit https: jbphh.greatlife- time management and achieve your goals. recommended for any personal relationship, hawaii.com activity 9b2cb199-6ab0-4354-b8 Gain the personal understanding and practi- YOUTH DAY whether working, family or romantic. Call 21-c4a3b8f38869. cal skills to implement a customi ed frame- JUNE 5 — Midway outh Day is for 6th to 474-1999 for more information. MOVIE SHOWTIMES SHARKEY THEATER HICKAM MEMORIAL THEATER FRIDAY — JUNE 1 FRIDAY — JUNE 1 p.m. verboard P - p.m. verboard P -
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