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f Hawaii Marine Landing Support Volume 28, Number 23 June 10, 1999 State Fair A-4 B-1 Guiding principles for Stand down set for TEAM the 1999 Strategic Plan Think TEAMWORK in all that you say and do Empowerment al the lowest. appropriate level MCBH 1999 strategic plan Articulate and disseminate infor7. nation efficiently and accurately to the entire TEAM 1st Lt. Angela Judge level, all those who are affected by the be used in all decisions made by 'those ed after next week's stand down Media Officer Mentor an environment to meet strategic plan," said Brig. Gen. Arnold apart of MCB Hawaii. These principles because they are responsible for some resource management challenges by Servicemembers and DoD civilians Fields, commanding general of MCB are spelled out in the acronym TEAM part of the strategic plan," Freeland investing in new technologies, by min- from Headquarters Battalion and Hawaii. MCBH, according to Jacque Freeland, added. imizing cost and by effectively imple- Marine Corps Air Facility are taking During the strategic plan stand base strategic plan coordinator. Base departments, however, are not menting Business Reform Initiatives time out of their schedules next week to down, all base units will break down by However, discussing the plan is only going to be the only ones on-line with Make our Core Values the fore- discuss the plan that will launch Marine sections to discuss the goals, mission, the beginning in implementing it, the strategic plan. front of continuous, proactive, and Corps Base Hawaii into the 21st and vision of MCB Hawaii. Facilitators according to Brig. Gen. Fields. "The success of the plan is depen- shared planning and execution Century.. will lead the discussion and supply "The 1999 Strategic Plan is worth no dent on not just base units, but also ten- Commit to the warfighters' needs Known as the 1999 Strategic Plan, feedback to the base strategic plan more than the paper it is written on if it ant commands. To accomplish the first, with emphasis on junior enlisted servicemembers and staff will stand coordinator on how the base can better is not put into effect," Brig. Gen. Fields goals the plan has set out, it will require personnel. down to discuss the goals the plan high- achieve its goals. added. the cooperation of everyone to work Back an awards system that rec- lights, which are military readiness; "The goals give this base a broad Following the initial discussion, more efficiently and exercise more ognizes creativity, innovation and pro- improved quality of life; advancement perspective on where we're trying to there will be periodic staff meetings to attention to detail," said Brig. Gen. ' fessional attitudes of risk management and loss preven- go," said Col. Michael Olson, deputy discuss the progress of the plan and Fields. Harvest an environment that pro- tion; and the anticipation and plan for commander of MCB Hawaii. how well it is being integrated into For more information, or for a copy vides equal opportunity for all and change and growth. Facilitators will also introduce to base, according to Freeland. of the strategic plan, contact Freeland enhance career growth and the oppor- "Providing education to base units is servicemembers and DoD civilians the "Each department will be account- at.257-8845 or 'visit the base web page tunity for education and training key because it informs, at the grassroots guiding principles that are expected to able for ensuring the plan is impleineni- at www.mcbh.usmc.mil. New top enlisted Marine selected Press Release Marine Carps News WASHINGTON - Sergeant Major Alford L. McMichael was named today as the 14th sergeant major of the Marine Corps. A post and, relief ceremony with retir- ing Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Lewis G. Lee will take place June 28 at Marine Barracks Washington. He will become the first African-American to hold the post since it was established in 1957. Sergeant Major Alford L. McMichael was born in Hot Springs, Ark. He enlist- ed in the Marine Corps on Aug. 27, 1970, and attended boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. After completing Infantry Training School and Basic Infantry Training at Camp Pendleton, Calif, McMichael was assigned to Marine Barracks, Pearl Sgt. Maj. Alford L. McMichael Harbor, Hawaii. Upon completion of this tour he transferred to 2nd Battalion, 5th Advanced Course, McMichael was Marine Regiment. assigned to Okinawa, Japan, as the first In 1974; McMichael returned to sergeant of Company C, 3rd Photo by lance Cpl. Kimberly K. Kelly Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego Reconnaissance Battalion. A FINE SWORD FOR A FINE MARINE where he served as a drill instructor, In 1986, he was ordered to Marine series gunnery sergeant, and battalion Barracks, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, General Charles C. Krulak, commandant of the Marine Corps, presents Gunnery Sgt. Ene Too, Marine Forces Pacific protocol chief, a replica "Excalibur" sword at Camp H.M. Smith during their visit to MCB Hawaii last week. The drill master. His next assignment was as the barracks' first sergeant. commandant also'presented a sword to Sgt. Ryan Benavidez at K-Bay. See page A-9 for a feature on Benavidez. with 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st From August 1988 to May 1989, he Marine Division. served as the deputy director of the Staff Transferred to the 3rd Marine Division Noncommissioned Officer Academy, in 1978, he served as a shore party chief Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, Calif., with 3rd Division Support Group. In and then as its director until May 1991, More Navy squadrons arrive January 1979, McMichael received when he was assigned as the sergeant, orders to. Marine Security Guard School major of Officer Candidates School. and, upon completion of school, was Returning to Okinawa in 1994, Lance Cpl. Otto C. Pleit-Muete Chief Petty Officer Leo Padilla, FORPAC. assigned. to the American Embassy in McMichael served as the sergeant major Combat Correspondent Command IVIaster Chief for COM- "The big advantage is that it Copenhagen, Denmark. In 1981, he of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Navy and Marine Corps start- PAT- R LC N FO R PAC . enables the Marine Corps and Navy returned to Quantico as an instructor at In July 1995, he was assigned as the 1st ed out as a team in 1775 and now The command's primary mission, team to work and conduct our mis- Marine Security Guard School. Marine Aircraft Wing sergeant major. ' they're teaming up aboard Kaneohe according to Padilla, is anti-subma- sions more efficiently and at a cheap- In 1983 McMichael was assigned to In January 1997, Sgt. Maj. McMichael Bay, as Commander Patrol and rine warfare, although the squadrons er cost," said Rear Adm. Holmes. the University of Minnesota where he was assigned to his current post as the Reconnaissance 'Force, U.S. Pacific also engage. in reconnaissance and "We're delighted to be here and we served as the Assistant Marine Officer Manpower and Reserve Affairs sergeant Fleet, finishes Making its transition battle group support for carrier battle look forward to working together ... Instructor for the Naval Reserve Officer major, Headquarters, Marine Corps. from Naval Air Station Barbers Point groups. to serve our country as we've always Training Corps program. Sergeant Major McMichael's personal to MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. The move to K-Bay means the done." Upon completion of this assignment, decorations include the Legion of Merit, About 2,000 Navy personnel and Navy and Marine Corps will more Although the transition has been he reported to Officer Candidates School, Meritorious Service Medal with gold star, Department Of Defense. employees easily work alongside each other well coordinated and well executed, Quantico, Va., as a company first the Navy and Marine Corps from the command and former NAS within the Naval service, according to according to Rear Adm. Holmes, sergeant. Commendation Medal with gold star, and squadrons are making K-Bay their Navy Rear Adm. Michael L. Holmes, See N AVY, A-8 After completing the Staff the Navy and Marine Corps new home, according to Navy Master commander for COMPATRECON- Noncommissioned Officer Academy Achievement Medal with gold star. Index K-Bay fuel facility voted tops in Corps A Section Sergeant Major's Cotner 2 Cpl. David Salazar The API judged packages submitted by individual MCB Hawaii supply officer, the success of the fuel Every. Clime and Place 3 Combat Correspondent base fueling facilities on aspects such as safety, envi- division is owed to the help of several other MCB I,SC 4 The MCB Hawaii fuel facility was, recognized as ronmental compliance and operations, and fuel qual- Hawaii components. WIC. Moves 5 the best in the Marine Corps May 16. ity, Campbell said. "There has been a really close partnership Geri. Fullord Farewell Dinner 6 The facility was chosen best among several other The API narrowed the competition down to two between the supply, fuel, safety and environmental Menu 7 fueling facilities from around the Corps for the cov- installations - MCB Hawaii and MCB Camp Butler, departments here," Warren said. "The fuel division Video Promotion eted American Petroleum Institute Award. Okinawa. could not have done it alone, so the credit goes not Belleau Wood History 10 Ed from the API then made trips to the two only to the fuel division, but to the partnership of "Every service has an API award," said Officials B Section Campbell, the base fuel officer. "The Marine Corps bases to witness and evaluate the two petroleum those several other departments. State Fair only has one award and all bases compete for it. operation facilities first hand.