AWAII RMY EEKLY Vol. 34, No.H 15 ServingA the U.S. Army community in HawaiiW April 15, 2005 UXOs Discovered Fallen NCOs always gave their all Two munitions dating from World War I were recently Logistics Operations Center at By Staff Sgt. Bradley Rhen discovered during the clear- Prayer Service Bagram. ing of unexploded ordnance CTF Thunder Public Affairs On Tuesday, Soldiers from HHB at the Schofield Impact Area. Main Post Chapel FORWARD OPERATING BASE and other units at Forward Operating One 4-inch mortar round SALERNO, Afghanistan — “They died Schofield Barracks Base Salerno said goodbye to the two is fused and not considered doing their duty.” Today at 2 p.m. Soldiers during a memorial service. safe to move for disposal. It Upon learning of a major problem in Matoscolon, 42, of Juana Diaz, poses a threat to personnel a remote base in Paktika province, words can say.” Puerto Rico, was a mechanical mainte- in the immediate vicinity of Master Sgt. Edwin Matoscolon pulled Matoscolon and Banks were among nance supervisor who entered the the round; however, it does his supervisor aside and said, “Sir, I 18 Soldiers and civilians killed when Army in March 1984, and was not present any danger to the will go.” their CH-47 Chinook helicopter assigned to Schofield Barracks, local civilian or military com- Banks Matoscolon A couple days later, another prob- crashed near Ghazni, Afghanistan, on Hawaii, in April 2004. munities. It is currently pro- lem arose at a different base in April 6, on its way back to Bagram Banks, 41, of Harvey, La., was a sen- tected and Army experts plan the ultimate testimony of who they Paktika, and Master Sgt. Barbaralien Airfield. ior food management supervisor who to dispose of the round were, said Maj. Dewey Mosley, Banks said to the same supervisor,“Sir, The two were members of entered the Army in March 1988, and where it is situated today. Combined Task Force Thunder logis- I will go down there.” Headquarters and Headquarters was assigned to Schofield Barracks in The second munition was tics officer and the two Soldiers’ super- The two NCOs then went to solve Battery, Combined Task Force May 2003. not fused and was safely visor. those problems together. Thunder, and worked at CTF Sgt. Christian Monk, a member of removed from the impact “They died doing their duty,” Mosley To anyone who knew them, this was Thunder’s Administration and area in a container specifical- said, “and I will miss them more than See “Farewell,” page A-6 ly designed to store and transport recovered chemical munitions. The health and safety of Army’s Vice Chief of Staff ‘talks story’ Flying ‘V’ neither Schofield Barracks nor the neighboring farewells communities is at risk; however, Army officials are coordinating with state and Jacoby, local officials to ensure appropriate procedures are implemented. welcomes For more information, contact media relations at 655-8729. Bednarek By Joy Boisselle What’s Inside Staff Writer Commentary ...... A-2 The 25th Infantry Division (Light) and U.S. Army, Hawaii, News Briefs ...... A-4 honored two senior leaders in a Health ...... A-8 Flying “V” ceremony Monday at Sills Field, Schofield Army News ...... A-11 Barracks. MWR ...... B-2 Maj. Gen. Eric T. Olson, Sports ...... B-5 commander, 25th ID (L) and USARHAW, presided over the day’s event, which was held to farewell Brig. Gen Charles H. Jacoby, assistant division com- mander (ADC), support, and welcome Brig. Gen. John M. Bednarek, ADC, operations. “What a tremendous turnout today to see this trans- fer of authority — and that’s what this Flying V represents — from Brigadier General Chuck Jacoby to Brigadier General Mic Bednarek,” Olson said as he thanked the numer- Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Richard A. Cody (standing) talks to 25th ID (L) Soldiers who recently redeployed ous distinguished guests and from Iraq and Afghanistan inside F Quad’s dining facility during his visit to Schofield Barracks, East Range and more than 300 well-wishers for 65th & Solomon WAAF on Monday. Cody’s first Army assignment was with the 725th MSB at Schofield Barracks in the early 1960s. their attendance. Distinguished guests Partnership supports area in June. “All of them have been tremendous included retired Gen. Story and Photo by Cody also saw the building he once ambassadors and warriors in this global Frederick C. Weyand, former elementary school Sgt. Sean Kimmons worked in with the 725th MSB and men- war on terrorism,” Cody said about all the Army chief of staff; Gen. Editor A-3 tioned how he used to play basketball at redeployed division and USARHAW Richard Cody, Army vice chief More than 40 years have passed since the gym in Building 649. troops. “So, I came here today to walk of staff; Lt. Gen. Wallace C. Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Richard A. “A lot has changed since I served here around in this great division — the first Gregson, commander, U.S. Cody reported to his first Army assign- in the early 1960s during the Vietnam division I ever served in — and just tell Marine Forces, Pacific; and Lt. Writers ment in the 725th Main Support War,” Cody said about F Quad and them how proud the Chief of Staff, the Gen. John M. Brown III, com- Battalion on Schofield Barracks. Schofield Barracks. “All the changes are Secretary and I am of their service.” manding general, U.S. Army, Wanted On Monday, Cody returned to his old good, but I see better changes coming in The next stop for Cody was the NCO Pacific. The Hawaii Army Weekly stomping grounds to visit Soldiers here, housing, troops’ barracks, as well as the Academy on East Range, where he spoke Unique to the division, the seeks volunteer writers. and also on East Range and Wheeler new formations in equipment that we are to about 100 future academy graduates. Flying “V” ceremony consists of Candidates should have a Army Airfield. going to bring to this great Division.” Cody addressed questions and told brigade commanders and col- handle on basic grammar Following an UH-60 Blackhawk fly- Cody then walked across to the F Soldiers how they will play a part in the ors down to battalion-level, and punctuation, be reliable over of the division’s training areas and Quad dining facility where he spoke to largest transformation in the Army since posted in a V-shaped forma- and able to meet deadlines, briefs at the division headquarters, Cody about 50 Division and USARHAW troops World War II. tion. A tribute to the in- and and show enthusiasm for traveled to the newly remodeled F Quad who recently redeployed from Iraq and He talked about how six- to nine- outgoing general officer divi- writing. Ability to take digital here. Afghanistan. month deployments may be possible in sion leadership, the observance photos is a plus. There, Cody visited Army Reserve Many of the questions asked by these the near future. is similar to the more familiar Assignment topics will Soldiers who were attending a combat Soldiers pertained to housing, transfor- “I think we will know the answer in change of command ceremony. include community events, lifesavers course. The Reserve Soldiers mation, new equipment, curtailments 2006,” Cody said. Pointing out the division’s formal ceremonies, sports, are scheduled to deploy to the Baghdad and future deployments. See “Vice Chief,” page A-5 recent successes in Iraq and recreation, health, unit Afghanistan as well as the events and more. Call the “superb” home station support managing editor at 655- provided by U.S. Army, Hawaii, 4816 or e-mail Army announces criteria for Iraq, Afghanistan campaign medals and U.S. Army, Garrison, Olson [email protected] Freedom on or after March 19, 2003, to battalion-level commanders generally commented on the future of the By Eric Cramer om to volunteer. a future date to be determined by the determine eligibility. 25th ID (L) and USARHAW. Army News Service Secretary of Defense or the cessation of “Typically, the commanders will “These are historic times; the challenge that faces us is to WASHINGTON — Soldiers can the operation. The area of eligibility send a service roster of the award to reset the force, and then imme- begin putting on the new Iraq and encompasses all land area of the coun- the personnel center, and it will be diately undertake the most Afghanistan campaign medals after try of Iraq, the contiguous water area included in the Soldiers’ records,” aggressive, most ambitious the Department of the Army approved out to 12 nautical miles and all air Harris said. “So, the commanders will transformation the U.S. Army the final implementation rules for spaces above them. make the recommendation.” has ever seen in its history,” he them April 8. Soldiers must serve 30 consecutive Soldiers who already have the said, adding, “We will trans- Soldiers are eligible for the or 60 nonconsecutive days in either GWOT Expeditionary Medal, for serv- form not only to a Stryker Afghanistan Campaign Medal if they area, or be engaged in combat during ice in Iraq or Afghanistan, may apply brigade but a unit of action — served in direct support of Operation their service and be wounded or for the new medal in lieu of the earlier that’s the challenge that lies Enduring Freedom on or after Oct. 24, injured requiring evacuation from the one, Harris said. before us. 2001, until a future date to be deter- area. “All they have to do is take their “I can say with confidence mined by the Secretary of Defense or The medals replace the former orders to their personnel office, and the that we will be successful, the cessation of the operation. The area Global War on Terrorism personnel center will change the because of the work that of eligibility includes all the land area Expeditionary Medal. records,” she said. Brigadier General Jacoby has of Afghanistan and all the air space Denise Harris, assistant chief of the Once the new campaign medal is done to set us up for that suc- above the land. policy section, military awards, U.S. received, the old GWOT medal cannot Special cess,” Olson continued, “and, Soldiers are eligible to receive the Army Human Resources Command, be worn, Harris said. we will be successful aided by Olympics Iraq Campaign Medal if they served in said currently serving Soldiers need no Harris said the ribbons for the new B-4 direct support of Operation Iraqi orders to receive the medals, and that See “New medals,” page A-10 See “Flying ‘V,’” page A-5 We want to hear from you The Hawaii Army Weekly wel- HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY comes letters and commentaries from readers. To submit call the editor at 655-4816 or e-mail edi- [email protected]. The deadline for articles is the Thursday before the week of publication. Send all articles in PINION OMMENTARY Microsoft Word or text format. O & C Friday A-2 April 15, 2005 Children share the pain of PCSing kids. telling him that he’s in the Foolish spending By Staff Sgt. Terrence L. Over the course of my Army as much as I am. I Hayes eight years of service and broke it down further Army News Service four years of marriage, my telling him that it would FORT GORDON, Ga. — children have attended only get tougher as he grew has a fat price tag “Dad, why do we move so three different schools, older and as my career pro- much,” my 6-year-old son lived in four different gressed. asked me before arriving neighborhoods and proba- Eventually, after a long chases like clothes, cable television, a cell here. “Why do I always bly had more than 50 or so talk, he smiled and said, By Sharee Moore phone, movies, dinner, airfare, savings or have to leave my friends all friends they’ve had to say “I’ll make new friends.” Contributing Writer your four department store card payments? the time?” goodbye to. I guess kids can teach Many Soldiers back from deployment may For the married couple, undisciplined I guess Bill Cosby was And we thought we had you a lot about life. I be struggling to maintain their financial foot- spending can have even more serious conse- right when he said, “Kids it tough. learned that I’m not the ing — and not even know it. quences. In addition to unfavorable military say the darndest things.” On the flipside, many only one feeling the pain of Using credit cards, loans and other debt actions, it is extremely stressful when a fam- How do you respond to a times we want to PCS and moving. I also learned that vehicles irresponsibly, is not only a poor ily is unable to function financially. question like that without get away from our current if you listen to your chil- choice, but can have serious consequences. Money woes have been the cause of many choking up a little? At that work situation. However, dren they can put things in See if the following scenario sounds famil- a divorce, physical ailments, lack of intimacy very moment, I realized my sometimes we fail to con- a better perspective than iar: A Soldier is fresh back from Iraq and and more. The stress of it all can literally kill children share the same sider how that will affect many adults. feels he or she earned the right to “live a lit- a person. pain I endure every time I those closest to us. The next time your child tle.” After all, his or her life was on the line, For redeploying Soldiers, your spouse has PCS from one location to We’ve all wanted to asks you why do you have the Soldier’s been without many luxuries and been maintaining the budget and paying the another. move to another installa- to move again, pause before a change is in order, they tell themselves. bills for a year. He or she knows how much In the military, we devel- tion or into a new position you speak and tell them So, Spc. Susie buys a new wardrobe and money needs to go in what pot. Can you see op friendships, relation- just for change, but do our that they’re as much part Maj. Joe wants a new car (preferably a con- how it would cause a problem if you come ships and partnerships, kids want to? of the military as you are. vertible, red, of course). Soon, each needs the home and make impulse purchases without only to see them fade away But back to my son’s It will make them feel latest in technology — to catch up, so stere- consulting him or her? after a couple years or so. question. better and feel like they’re os, big screen TVs and iPods follow. Try putting yourself in this situation. The same applies to our I answered him by part of the team. Before each knows it, the Soldier is spend- How would you feel? Disrespected? ing money before the bills have been paid, Unappreciated? In the mood for love? Not! dipping into the family emergency reserves. A spouse may be struggling between Lightning Spirit He or she begins planning a cross-country or wanting you to have a good time (after all he interisland vacation — after all, they earned or she is thrilled you’re home) and putting it, right? his or her foot down. The problem may go Who are we serving, is the real question From personal experience, I can tell you unresolved on the surface but manifest as unto man.” By Chaplain (Capt.) Andrew Riggs that these habits occur gradually over a short itself in some of the forms previously men- Hence, even the humblest act of the Deputy Community Chaplain period of time. Before you know it, the $5, $10 tioned. humblest disciple acquires a certain divine or $15,000 emergency savings has been What’s the solution? Establish a written Schofield Barracks quality by its being done with reference to replaced with a $34,000 consolidated loan, so budget — today — and seek outside help. The people of the world mourn the death God. you don’t have to keep up with six or more Army Community Service has resources of a champion, a champion of the poor and The supreme test of service is this: “For loan payments. to help you gain control of your finances. At neglected. whom am I doing this?” For the single Soldier, one immediate least check ACS out and see if these finance Many world leaders and governments, Much that we call service to God is not downside to poor spending habits is professionals know something you don’t including Cuba and China, have offered such at all. If we are doing something for increased debt. You begin using credit as a know — though clever you may be. their condolences for Pope John Paul II to God, we should not care for human reward second income — for those occasions when Until your ACS appointment, here is the Vatican. or even recognition. you don’t have the money in your bank some homework to get you started: We’re finding that no matter how much Our work must again be tested by three account. You whip out the credit card and 1) Stop spending until you and your people agreed or disagreed with the Holy propositions: Is it work from God, as given purchase what you want anyway, and very spouse have established mutually Father, people admired him for his convic- us to do from Him? Is it for God, as finding quickly your amount of debt can become acceptable terms and commit to stick- tions and for his faith. He served the people in Him its secret of power? Is it with God, as higher than your income. ing to them. of God through faith. only a part of His work in which we engage Once you’re unable to pay all of your 2) Try not to shut down communication Many may remember the world also said as co-workers with Him? monthly bills, your credit rating will take a with your spouse. Resort to writing let- goodbye to Mother Theresa of Calcutta, Every day we serve God and his people. beating. It will get slapped every time a pay- ters if money-talk leads to arguments. India. However, service to one another does not ment is late. Then, later in life, when you’re 3) Attend the ACS money management Instead of a simple funeral, the Indian have to be through mighty deeds and ges- ready to purchase a home, get a major loan or class on Schofield Barracks on government conducted a state funeral with tures. even get married, you’ll have serious prob- Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon. dignitaries and foreign leaders in atten- Even the smallest things can be a serv- lems to resolve. Call 655-2400 for more information. dance. They honored her work with the ice. When we give directions to a lost person Further, Soldiers are subject to letters of For the Fort Shafter area, call financial poor, and Pope John Paul II declared her a we serve. reprimand, denial of re-enlistment, adminis- advisor Rick Raphael at 438-9285. saint of the Roman Catholic Church. Greeting each other with a smile is a trative separation and punishment under the Plan, think smart and reign in those A.T. Pierson, author of The Truth, talks service. Providing time for another to talk, Uniform Code of Military Justice if debt impulses today. Your financial well-being about service. He said “whatever is done for cry or vent is a service. Giving way to anoth- results from irresponsible and foolish spend- depends on it. God, without respect of its comparative er car in traffic is a service, and praying for ing. For example, foolish spending includes character, as related to other acts, is service, other people is a service. signing for a $500 car payment when you (Editor’s Note: Visit www.armycommuni- and only that is service.” Actions done for personal gain result in only make $2,000 a month. tyservice.org and click on “Financial Service is, comprehensively speaking, temporary happiness. True long-lasting What about considering insurance, gas, Readiness” for more information about doing the will of God. He is the object. All is happiness and peace come as a result of maintenance, groceries, quality of life pur- money management.) for Him, for His sake, “as unto the Lord, not doing for others for their sake. Not our own.

Voices of Lightning: What are unique challenges faced by military children?

“Not only do military kids have to “With every PCS move a family “I think reunion with a deployed “Separation from parents is a “One unique challenge facing mili- deal with deployments, but they makes, military children are parent is a unique challenge. There unique challenge, not just from tary children is transitioning in and have to deal with PCSs. It’s hard for expected to be resilient and flexible is a lot of excitement followed by a deployments but field exercises, out of new places. They have to them to cope with leaving old — that is a challenge.” let down. We try to remind parents too. ...Coming to places like the start new schools, make new homes and transferring to new and to keep their schedule as normal as Bennett Youth Center where we friends and leave their old friends.” different places where they have to possible and get back to routines. offer programs and a loving envi- start all over. The Teen Center offers Routine is safety to a child.” ronment can help the child deal a place for them to deal with transi- with the separation better.” tioning.”

Gloria Freitas Tamsin Keone Betty Moreno Robin Moore Kristina Noriega-Artis Program Specialist, Youth Education Liaison Training and Curriculum, Assistant Director, Director, Youth Education Schofield Teen Center Officer Peterson CDC Bennett Youth Center Support Services (Editor’s Note: April is the Month of the Military Child, and the Hawaii Army Weekly asked about the perspective of people who work with or in support of military children.)

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Capt. Kevin A. McQueary Solomon Elementary School students and neighboring youth said they “totally enjoyed” climbing aboard the Army’s equip- ment at the Fun Fest. 65th Engineers partners with Solomon Elementary

the cockpit of the IHMEE and said, “I Fun Fest raises funds for liked pushing the brakes.” equipment, programs Cestero, a volunteer from the A&O Platoon, said that the sound of the air By Capt. Kevin A. McQueary rushing through the system when the kids pushed the brakes thrilled them 65th Engineer Battalion all to giggles. Threatening skies couldn’t quell “They loved that,” Cestero com- enthusiasm when youngsters from mented about the brakes, “and the throughout the community came to way the seat swivels.” Solomon Elementary School on Raffles for prizes were donated by a Schofield Barracks to enjoy the fun large list of sponsors, including Jamba and festivities of the 4th Annual Fun Juice, Ruby Tuesdays, Wal-Mart, Fest, April 1. McDonald's, Burger King, Anthony’s The event opened with slight pre- Pizza, Cookie Corner and cipitation and slow participation, but Consolidated Movie Theaters. Each as the rain let up, the numbers picked child received a free raffle ticket for up and children could be seen swarm- the drawings. ing at the various activities. The Solomon Elementary School Volunteers kept things safe and in Fun Fest is a Parent-Teacher-Student order, so the little ones could all enjoy Association fund-raising event used what the Fest had to offer. Activities to raise money for next year’s budget. included inflatable bouncers, an inflat- Money raised goes into purchasing able slide, a rock-climbing wall, a spin- new TVs, VCRs, DVD players and ning car ride and a helicopter ride. playground equipment for the school. A talent show offered dancing, hula It also supports special programs and cheers. Charice Corbin, daughter like junior police officers, providing of 1st Sgt. Carlos Corbin, them with new uniform T-shirts. Headquarters and Headquarters Selina Huggard, volunteer presi- Company, 65th Engineer Battalion, dent of the PTSA, spoke of the special was a spectator. programs for which the budget is “I liked the spinning ride, but the used. dancing was the best!” she said when “We help fund programs and activ- asked about the Fest. ities that build morale and self- Exhibits gathered large crowds as esteem for the students,” she well. Military policeman Sgt. Bell con- explained, referring to the “Welcome ducted a K-9 demonstration for chil- Home” banners created by students dren. First Lt. Justin Gorkowski of and then hung along the school fence the 65th Engineer Battalion’s Assault line. and Obstacle Platoon brought a squad The Fun Fest was considered by all out to exhibit one of their premier to have been a great success. Presale “toys,” the Intermediate High Mobility armbands topped out at 54, but Engineer Excavator, or IHMEE. Huggard reported that same-day sale Capt. Kevin A. McQueary Sgt. Eliezer Cestero’s 4-year-old son numbers totaled about one-half of Youngsters craving for adventure readily tackled the rock-climbing wall at the Fun Fest, April 1. Nathan was one of many who sat in Solomon’s student body. Many youth amazed their parents — and drained their energy — by climbing again and again.

USARPAC aids Vietnamese keiki Atop Pu’u Pohakuloa these new facilities, the community Conflict. By Sharon Mulligan will still be able to use the original About 100 children will attend U.S. Army, Pacific, Public Affairs buildings for elementary schools, school at the different complexes, There are no limits to what an edu- while the new ones will be used to which are located about 30 miles cated child can do, and thanks to U.S. educate children with disabilities.” apart in an area about 500 kilometers Army, Pacific, many Vietnamese dis- The schools feature modern con- from the capital city of Hanoi. abled children now have no limita- veniences, quality construction and Quang Binh Province spreads tions on access to the opportunities upgraded furnishings. Each school along the northern part of central education can create. was designed and built to U.S. stan- Vietnam and is the narrowest part of As part of a humanitarian assis- dards for handicapped accessibility. the country. This area has a popula- tance mission, USARPAC personnel “This is something new to the area tion of more than 810,000 people. worked with local construction and and meant so much to the teachers “The new schools were built on support contractors to build two new and students. You could see the excite- existing school campuses so that they wheelchair-accessible school campus- ment on their faces when they saw can be expanded to educate more chil- es in Quang Binh Province, Vietnam. their new schools,” Stogner said. dren in the future,” Stogner said. The schools will greatly improve Other features include indoor rest USARPAC and the 412th Engineer the quality of life for children with dis- room facilities, a kitchen area and a Command (Forward), Hawaii, take abilities in the surrounding areas, place where children can sleep during projects like this one from the begin- Bob McElroy said Maj. Patrick Stogner, 412th the week. ning to end. Incoming Assistant Division Commander (Operations) Engineer Command (Forward), Humanitarian assistance missions Planning for humanitarian assis- Brig. Gen. John M. Bednarek (right), 25th Infantry Division are part of Pacific Command’s tance missions like this one takes Hawaii, operations officer with the (Light) and U.S. Army, Hawaii, visited the Pohakuloa assistant chief of staff for engineering, “Theater Security Cooperation many months and involves coordina- U.S. Army, Pacific. Program.” This particular construc- tion with various U.S. and foreign gov- Training Area on the Big Island of Hawaii last week to see “The old schools were very over- tion project marked the second U.S. ernment agencies. The whole process the training areas and support facilities. Here, PTA com- crowded and difficult for many of the Army Engineer effort north of the takes about 12 to 15 months, with an mander Lt. Col. Fred Clarke provides Bednarek with an disabled students to access. With 17th Parallel, formerly North actual construction time of six to eight overview of the training area from atop Pu`u Pohakuloa. Vietnam, since the end of the Vietnam See “Humanitarian,” Page A-11 A-4 Hawaii Army Weekly POST NEWS April 15, 2005

Schofield Barracks will host its To make a reservation contact News annual Retiree Appreciation Day to your reservation chair by April 22 Army celebrates bring retirees and their families up- and give your dinner choice (beef or Briefs to-date information on retirement mahi-mahi). benefits, privileges and entitle- Earth Day with TRICARE — Tripler Army ments, April 30, beginning at 9 a.m. Warrant Officer Briefings — Medical Center provided red, white Retirees can renew past acquain- Soldiers can learn all about the and blue business cards with TRI- tances, listen to guest speakers, warrant officer program when the Nature Conservancy CARE Online, or TOL, information obtain medical screening and stay recruiting team from throughout the hospital and at abreast of the latest retiree benefits Headquarters, U.S. Army at this venue, taking place at the Recruiting Command, Ft Knox, are also found at Honouliuli. Schofield Barracks Health Clinic a By Michelle Mansker Nehelani Banquet and Conference Kentucky, discusses warrant officer Staff from the Nature couple years ago. The toll-free num- Center, Schofield Barracks. qualifications and application pro- Directorate of Public Works Conservancy and the Army share ber on the cards, however, has been Speakers for the program include cedures here in May. project ideas, natural resource man- disconnected and no longer works. The Environmental Division of the Brig. Gen. Bernard S. Champoux, Briefings will take place at Fort agement techniques and scientific To sign up for TOL that offers Directorate of Public Works (DPW) is assistant division commander Shafter in Building T101, Room information to further resource man- some appointment times online and sponsoring this year’s annual Army (Operations); Navy Capt. Kevin 101A, May 2 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., agement in Hawaii. other health information, go to Natural Resource Earth Day project, Berry, deputy commander for and May 3 at 10 a.m. only. The community is invited to par- www.tricareonline.com. which consists of conducting weed Clinical Services, Tripler Army Another set of briefings will be control at the Nature Conservancy’s ticipate in this year’s Earth Day proj- Volunteer Recognition — Medical Center; Mr. Dennis Kuewa, presented at the Schofield Barracks Honouliuli Preserve. ect, April 23; however, only 15 spots Local volunteers will be recognized director, Veterans Benefits Post Conference Room, May 4 – 5 at Earth Day volunteers will have are available to the first 15 volun- at the 2005 Hawaii Army Volunteer Administration, Honolulu Regional 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., and May 6 at 10 the opportunity to hike to Pu`u teers. Call the DPW’s Natural Recognition Ceremony, Wednesday Office; and retired Army Maj. Gen. a.m. only. Palikea, along the southern crest of Resource Office at 656-7641 or 656- at 11 a.m. at the Nehelani Ballroom William M. Matz Jr., president, For more details, contact Sgt. 1st the Waianae Mountains, and to help 7741. on Schofield Barracks. The com- National Association for Uniformed Class Osborn at 536-0466 (DSN), 1- restore a native wet forest along the mander of 25th Infantry Division Services in Springfield, Va. 502-626-0466, or 1-270-304-9125 ridge. Activities at Fort DeRussy (Light) and U.S. Army, Hawaii, is The program begins at noon, and (cell). The hike will offer views of Pearl The U.S. Army Corps Of honoring 2004 volunteers during guests may purchase lunch follow- Harbor, the Ewa plain and the Engineers Pacific Regional Visitor next week’s National Volunteer ing the program. Days of Remembrance Waianae Coast. Also, as native tree Center will present “Partnering in Week. Payment of $15.95 per person is Observance — The 25th ID (L) snails inhabit the forest, Earth Day the Pacific,” free and open to the gen- Registration for volunteers who required at registration. For more and USARHAW will host this year’s volunteers may stumble on a rare eral public, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 are attending this event begins at information, call the Schofield observance on May 6 at 10 a.m. in glimpse of this native habitat. p.m. 9:45 a.m. Volunteers will get the Barracks Retirement Services the Sergeant Smith Theater on The DPW has partnered Activities at the center will opportunity to have their photo- Office at 655-1585/1585. Schofield Barracks. The guest with the Nature include Earth Day projects graph taken with the commander speaker will be Dr. William Conservancy staff at such as educational pre- from 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. Then the Army Emergency Relief — Samelson, a Holocaust survivor. Honouliuli on projects sentations, videos, exhibits reception will follow the 11 a.m. cer- Consider making a voluntary con- The theme is “From Liberation related to protecting and interactive activities. emony. tribution to your Army community to the Pursuit of Justice,” and the endangered plants, ani- Trolly rides will also be All volunteers, their friends and AER fund. Your contribution is community is invited to attend this mals and native habi- available to the Waikiki family, commanders, managers and important to individuals with emer- event, which promises to enlighten tat since 1995. Aquarium for fish stocking supervisors are encouraged to gency needs. and encourage. Prior to that, and to the Hilton attend this event. For more details, Monetary donations are accepted For more information, call the the Nature Hawaiian Spa & Resort contact Cathie Henderson, Army at any time. For more information, 25th ID Equal Opportunity Office Conservancy (Kalia Tower) for culture volunteer coordinator, at 655-2398. contact your unit AER Fund at 655-0053. assisted the Army in and arts from the Bishop Campaign project officer, or call developing a Natural Museum Collection. Lewis Street Road Closure — 655-2383. Hurricane Exercise — U.S. Resource Program in 1993. This initiative will provide Lewis Street at Schofield Barracks Army Hawaii units and installa- These overlaps in program schools and communities with will be closed through April 29, Hui O' Na Wahine tions will participate in the annual mandates allow both organi- resources to raise awareness and between the hours of 7 a.m. and Scholarships — Governor Linda statewide Hurricane Exercise zations to cooperate in stabi- inspire action to address the chal- 3:30 p.m., due to road construction. Lingle will be the guest speaker at Makani Pahili 2005 from May 6-13. lizing endangered plants and lenges facing our planet. During off hours, the unpaved area this year’s Hui O' Na Wahine For additional information, con- animals. This project will take place at will be covered with steel plates and Annual Scholarship and Welfare tact Ray Pack at 655-5253. Currently, the DPW Fort DeRussy, on the 2nd Floor of traffic will be restored to its original Grant Dinner on Monday, May 2 at Environmental Division pro- Battery Randolph Armed Forces flow. 6 p.m. at the Nehelani Club. Lingle Olson Farewell — The aloha vides management assistance Recreation Area (next to Hale Caution is advised. Contact will speak following the awarding of farewell for Vicki Olson will be held at Honouliuli to the Nature Koa, Waikiki) and the Waikiki Hunjin Kye at 655-0441 for more scholarships and community grants. May 16 at the Helemano Plantation Conservancy staff, as many of Aquarium. details. Spouses are welcome to attend at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $11 per person. the rare species found on For more information on this event, and there are no stand- Contact your family readiness Army training lands on Oahu these activities, call 955-7882. Retiree Appreciation Day — ing reservations. Cost is $18. group leader for more details. April 15, 2005 POST NEWS Hawaii Army Weekly A-5

academy, the cadets stood at Vice Chief From A-1 attention and recited the NCO It all depends on the Iraqis creed in thunderous voices. and Afghanis taking more “Now, I’m fired up!” Cody responsibility, he added. exclaimed as they finished. Cody even told the cadets Cody then headed back to that the safety discipline they Schofield Barracks to attend a carried out in combat should Flying “V” ceremony for incom- be emulated in the rear, ing Assistant Division because of the number of Commander (Support) Brig. Soldiers being killed in POV Gen. John M. Bednarek. accidents. When the ceremony fin- “We all have to continue to ished, Cody headed to J Quad be more disciplined, take bet- to visit more Soldiers and take ter care of each other and an Aviation Brigade reset preach safety,” Cody said. “All walk-through on WAAF. of us have to work harder at Cody ended his tour with a it.” Residential Communities Right before Cody left the Initiative windshield tour.

New Assistant Division Commander - Operations

Leader: Brig. Gen. John M. Bednarek Birthplace: London, England Alma Mater: Old Dominion University Sgt, Sean Kimmons and Troy State University Brig. Gen. John M. Bednarek (podium), incoming assistant division commander (operations), makes his Degrees: Bachelor’s in biology, remarks during a Flying “V” ceremony Monday at Sills Field, Schofield Barracks. Brig. Gen. (P) Charles H. Master’s in personnel Jacoby, departing division commander (support), stands to the right of Bednarek. management/administration Commissioned: them simple.” capstone General and Flag Officer In the Infantry in 1975 Flying “V” From A-1 In his remarks, Jacoby said, “Thank Course. you [Major General Olson] for the chance Bednarek joins the division from Fort Military Highlights: Infantry Officer the tremendous leadership and capabili- to be on this team for this extraordinary Polk, La., where he served as the com- Basic and Advanced Courses, ties of Brigadier General Bednarek.” period of time, both in length and profes- mander, operations group, at the Joint Underwater Operations (SCUBA) Course, Military Free Olson highlighted Jacoby’s three sional opportunity. I am the luckiest Readiness Training Center. Fall Course, the Command and General Staff College, years of accomplishment with the divi- brigadier general in the Army to have In his welcoming remarks to and the U.S. Army War College sion, first as the ADC for operations and served during these three years of tran- Bednarek, Olson said, “I can think of no Tours of Duty: Army Military Personnel Center, Fort then as the ADC for support. sition, operations and transformation.” other officer in the general officer corps Benning, Ga.; 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, He described Jacoby’s service as With many “thank yous” behind him, I’d rather have stepping up behind Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Ga.; 3rd Bn., 325th directly contributing to the success of the Jacoby ended his remarks saying, “I Chuck Jacoby then “Mick” Bednarek. He Airborne Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy; 75th Ranger Rgt.; 2nd Brigade Combat Team in Iraq, home want to thank the average Tropic is the right guy at the right place at 9th Infantry Rgt. (MANCHU), Fort Lewis; 3rd Bn., 9th Inf. station and rear detachment operations, Lightning Soldier of all ranks … the exactly the right time, and he is the Rgt.; 1st Bn., 24th Inf. Rgt. (DEUCE FOUR); 2nd Bn., and the beginnings of transformation. truth is, there is nothing average about most credentialed general officer in the 75th Inf. Rgt.; 4th Training Brigade, Ft Jackson, S.C.; In Afghanistan, Olson credited Jacoby them or any American Soldier for that area of operations in the United States Joint Training Group, Joint Warfighting Center, U.S. Joint with the complete restructuring of the matter. Army.” Forces Command; Operations Group, Joint Readiness Afghan prison system as well as “person- “I am lucky to have been here now to “It is a privilege and an honor to join Training Center, Ft. Polk, La. ally reshaping” relations with Pakistan, share in some small way the accom- the Tropic Lightning Division. I am Decorations: the Defense Superior Service Medal, a critical area in the war on global ter- plishments of this generation of Tropic humbled to have the opportunity to rorism. Lightning Soldiers. Thank you for the serve alongside battle-proven combat Legion of Merit w/2OLC, Defense Meritorious Service “Chuck Jacoby’s fingerprints are on inspiration of your service and for veterans,” said Bednarek. “This combat- Medal, Meritorious Service Medal w/5OLC, Army everything that has gone right in this adding a worthy story to the lineage of hardened division has proven itself Commendation Medal w/2OLC, the Valorous Unit Award, great command,” said Olson, concluding, this proud division.” throughout history, and as we convert to the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, the Expert Infantryman’s “He has the most unbelievable ability to Jacoby departs the division for Fort a brigade-based modular force, the Badge, the Master Parachutists Badge, the Pathfinder take the most complex issues and make McNair, Va., where he will attend the future remains to be our legacy.” Badge and the Ranger Tab A-6 Hawaii Army Weekly SOLDIERS April 15, 2005 Delarosa nabs honor as top counselor first board appearance at the 25th Infantry training and values and share them with their By Sharon Mulligan Division (Light), and she said it was one of the communities,” she said. U.S. Army, Pacific, Public Affairs hardest boards she stood in front of because Every Soldier “who leaves the state of A U.S. Army, Pacific, Soldier earned the title “they could ask you anything.” After each level Hawaii speaks with a career counselor,” she of U.S. Army Reserve Component Career of competition, though, she explained, her said. “We know what units are looking for and Counselor of the Year by demonstrating the knowledge, confidence and commitment grew can help them get the information they may same confidence and competence that she uses stronger. need.” in her job everyday at Schofield Barracks. Training and discipline helped alleviate the The road to this prestigious award was a When Sgt. 1st Class Suzanne Delarosa problems that travel fatigue could have creat- challenge, both personally and professionally. began her military career 11 years ago as a ed for her in the DA competition. In addition to being a full-time Soldier, 63B, light-wheel vehicle mechanic, she never “I was so tired,” she said. “It was a 12-hour Delarosa is also pursing a degree while being dreamed that one day she would be part of a flight to Washington, D.C., then the board mother to a set of 9-year-old twins and wife to select group of Soldiers standing in front of a appearance, followed by a flight home. I was a Soldier who was deployed until recently in review board at the Department of the Army. surprised that I did so well, and don’t think I support of the global war on terror. She and the other 15 highly qualified com- would have, if it had not been for all the sup- Delarosa is only two semesters away from petitors represented their respective major Sgt. 1st Class Suzanne Delarosa tack- port I’d been given here.” completing her degree and is expecting her sec- commands as the tops in the field of active and les her daily routine. While the isle Soldier was honored and ond set of twins very soon. reserve component career counselors. In addition to the skills and experience humbled to be selected as the best in her “I attribute my success in a large part to the “I became a career counselor because I like Delarosa gained as a 63B, she also held the career field, Delarosa is not one to rest on her great leadership here,” she said. “Everyone has helping people,” said Delarosa, who works in military occupational specialty of 42A, human laurels. been so willing to work with me and help me the Retention Office at Schofield Barracks. resources specialist. She took the leadership, “People want to be part of something bigger prepare for the boards. It made it much less “Career counselors can assist them with infor- values and team-building skills she developed than themselves and to make a difference,” she nerve wracking to know that the leadership mation that can help them make decisions for there and applied them during her assignment said. “That’s why I enjoy working here so here was behind me.” their future.” as a recruiter for the National Guard Bureau. much. Helping Hawaii’s Soldiers with informa- The ceremony honoring her achievement Career counselors are charged with impact- It was during this time that she decided to tion for their careers helps the Soldier and the and that of Sgt. 1st Class Christopher ing the readiness and warfighting capabilities become an active Guard Reserve Soldier. In Army.” Richardson, U.S. Army Special Operations of the Army’s retention program by assisting February 2004 she began her profession of When a Soldier decides to leave the active Command, who is the U.S. Army Active Army commanders in retaining high-quality helping people as a reserve career counselor. service that isn’t the end of his or her service to Career Counselor of the Year, is scheduled for Soldiers. They advise Soldiers about all areas Delarosa believes the discipline required to their country. Many join the reserves or sometime this month. That ceremony will be of the Army’s retention program including train and study for the different levels of com- National Guard, but even those who don’t still hosted by the Secretary of the Army, Dr. assignments and benefits. petition has helped to make her a more well- represent the Army to their family, friends and Francis J. Harvey. Each step along her career path helped lay rounded Soldier and leader. neighbors. (Editor’s Note: For more information, contact the foundation for success. She said she was “fairly nervous” for her “They take with them their experiences, USARPAC Public Affairs at 438-2662.)

Farewell From A-1 HHB, CTF Thunder, spoke at the service. She said Banks was a strong female role model whose faith and motivation carried Monk through her toughest times during this deployment. “I hope to take what I have learned from her and pass it on to my Soldiers,” Monk said. “She was like a mother to us all. I am proud to have served with such a dedicated Soldier. She will be greatly missed.” Staff Sgt. Bradley Rhen Col. Gary H. Cheek, com- Soldiers pack the Forward Operating Base Salerno mander of CTF Thunder Chapel for a memorial service for Master Sgts. Edwin called Matoscolon a bundle of Matoscolon and Barbaralien Banks, Tuesday. positive energy. “He was a man of great Army.” “Regardless of whether you enthusiasm, one who would While every bit the profes- knew the person or not, the take on any mission, any sional Soldier, Cheek said pain is felt by all,” he said. “It’s task,” Cheek said. “He would everyone knew Banks as a much tougher though when always do it right and always quiet, calm and reserved per- you know the person. In the son. case of these two, I think I can Staff Sgt. Bradley Rhen do it to standard.” Spc. Allison Urbatsch (left) and Staff Sgt. Victro Perez, personnel specialists for Cheek also said if you “But don’t let that fool you say we loved them very looked up the word mechanic — she knew her business, was deeply.” Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Combined Task Force Thunder, salute in the dictionary, he’s certain devoted to her Soldiers and Matoscolon is survived by a memorial to Master Sgts. Edwin Matoscolon and Barbaralien Banks, Tuesday, there would be a picture of won the respect of everyone his daughter, Evelyn. Banks, during a memorial service at Forward Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan. Matoscolon beside it. around her,” he said. who was posthumously pro- “If it had an engine, he Cheek explained that the moted to sergeant major, is loved it,” Cheek said. “Vintage command lost a few Soldiers survived by daughter cars, motorcycles, Humvees — and Marines during this Lashuwanta and son Kent. these were his passion, and he deployment here, and said The cause of the crash is lived that in the United States each one was tough to take. under investigation. April 15, 2005 UNIT FEATURE Hawaii Army Weekly A-7 Corps of Engineers celebrates the big 100

federal construction projects; rise hotel tower had 416 By Sarah Cox and providing disaster assis- rooms and 15 floors; it was Honolulu Engineer District tance and being stewards of built for $15.7 million. Public Affairs the environment. The nearby Battery The mission of the U.S. At the beginning of the Randolph was transformed Army Corps of Engineers in 20th century, HED construct- into the U.S. Army Museum. the Pacific region has expand- ed six deep-draft harbors on The second floor of the muse- ed exponentially since the the five major Hawaiian um today houses the U.S. unit’s conception in 1905, the Islands and three crucial Army Corps of Engineers year Lt. John Slattery was lighthouses for navigation. Pacific Regional Visitors designated as Honolulu dis- Under Slattery’s command, Center. trict engineer on the island of HED began transforming the The Corps’ responsibilities Oahu. swampy coral reef used as a were further defined in ‘80 The original mission serv- quarantine station in with the addition of an ing the Twelfth Lighthouse Honolulu Harbor into what is Emergency Management District was to design and now known as Sand Island. Division, and HED continues construct lighthouses for nav- Slattery’s contributions are to serve a variety of missions igation, acquire land for mili- honored today by the Lt. John and construction projects in a tary fortifications, improve R. Slattery Bridge, which con- region of 12 million square the harbors and expand the nects Sand Island with the miles from Hawaii to Corps’ services to other Pacific city of Honolulu. Micronesia — an area of islands. Slattery later purchased operations spanning five “The Honolulu District has HED file photo the 74-acre Fort DeRussy time zones, the equator and been executing projects for Brad Scully (left) and area in Waikiki for just $2,700 the international dateline. the nation and its armed Randy Kurashige from an acre, for use as a military “We are ‘America’s forces for a century,” said Lt. fortification. At the time, the engineers in the Pacific,’ and the HED, inspect recent Nani Shimabuku Fort DeRussy land was little we look forward to continuing Col. David E. Anderson, com- renovations at Tripler Engineer Research and Development Center scientist mander, Honolulu Engineer more than a swampy parcel, to serve our nation as we District. “From civil works Army Medical Center. though today the area pro- begin our second century of Dr. Linda Nelson and engineer Eric Lee of the USACE, projects — navigation, flood Recent improvements vides a valuable green oasis in service,” said Anderson of his inspect salvinia molesta at Lake Wilson. The invasive control and shore protection include a new chemother- the heart of Waikiki. command. weed overtook Wilson Lake in Wahiawa in 2003. — to building and maintain- apy treatment center, a By the time World War II ing the infrastructure for our pharmacy and a labor and ended, HED had constructed Soldiers and airmen, the delivery room. 69 miles of runways and taxi- Honolulu District is proud of ways and 2,700,000 square our service. lands and added to Hawaii's yards of aircraft parking area. “We have had a significant economic growth. Although the District’s impact on the ability of our Honolulu Engineer workload diminished after the service men and women to District’s legacy includes the war, the post-war years were fight the global war on terror. creation of Sand Island; buy- not quiet either. HED contin- We have bolstered the region’s ing the Fort DeRussy area in ued to supply engineering economy, and in everything Waikiki; enlarging Honolulu troops overseas and to dispose we do, we protect the environ- Harbor; repairing Hickam, of real estate on the islands. ment.” Wheeler and Pearl Harbor air The Corps became busy fields after the December with major endeavors like the Historical Milestones 1941 attack; creating the construction of Tripler Army Kaneohe-Kailua Dam; build- Medical Center, the National In its 100 years, HED has ing Tripler Army Medical Memorial Cemetery of the supported the military in Center; constructing the Pacific, at Punchbowl, and peace and in war, helped pro- National Memorial Cemetery flood control and shore protec- tect the island from enemies of the Pacific at Punchbowl, tion projects. and forces of nature, protected the Hale Koa Hotel and Tripler Army Medical the environment and wet- numerous other military and Center, commonly known as the “Pink Lady,” was complet- ed in 1948 at a cost of $40 mil- lion. The 14-story, 1,500-bed hospital was an extensive project featuring 12 separate buildings — each constructed separately to make the med- ical center earthquake resist- ant. During the ‘60s and ‘70s, new federal policies further expanded HED’s duties. The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 required the Corps to prepare environ- mental impact statements on all proposed federal actions affecting the environment. The Clean Water Act of 1977 brought changes to the Corps’ regulatory mission and required the Corps to issue permits for all dredged or fill material. The Corps became responsible for all the nation’s water and wetlands — not just the navigable waters. The Corps’ now serves as “stewards of the environ- ment.” The ‘70s were also a time of internal change for the District. In ‘73, the functions of the Pacific Ocean Division and the Honolulu Engineer District were merged to form an operating division, from Dino W. Buchanan Fort Armstrong to its present Lt. Gen. Carl A. Strock (right), chief, U.S. Army Corps location at Fort Shafter. of Engineers, listens as HED Civil Engineer Dale It was also in 1973 when Barlow briefs the status of the C-17 Hydrant Fuel HED began construction of Project, at Hickam Air Force Base. HED is responsi- the Hale Koa recreational ble for the planning, design, and construction of the hotel at Fort DeRussy in $153 million program. Waikiki. The original high- A-8 Hawaii Army Weekly HEALTH April 15, 2005 Vast resources assure healthy keiki crying (for both of you). Joint Military Abuse And Crisis Army Community Services: By Rosemary Fox • Find a baby-mate. Connect Line: 533-7125 655-2400 Tripler Army Medical Center with at least one other parent with Parent Hotline: 526-1222 Leilehua Complex Public HONOLULU — Babies are a child the same age as yours. Oahu Poison Center: 941- 4411 Schools: 622-6500, ext. 298 “wired” at birth to cry, and any There is definitely comfort and Suicide And Crisis Center American Red Cross: well-meaning but harried parent perspective in numbers. (24-hour): 521-4555 or 1-800-784- 734-2101 of a 2 year old can tell you that • Learn to take care of yourself. 2433 toddlers can yell, “No!” and “Mine!” You are the center of your child’s (Editor’s Note: Rosemary Fox in at least three dialects. world. If you are not OK it is much Here are some volunteer works for the New Parent Support Even your own mother might harder to cope. It takes planning opportunities: Program in Community Health have told you that, when you were to care for you and your baby. Get Armed Services YMCA: 833- Nursing at Tripler Army Medical 5, she was afraid that your lips some help. 1185, 624-5645 or 473-3398 Center.) would be forever wrinkled because • Know emergency resources. you pursed them so often to ask Know local emergency numbers “Why?” Then, at 13, she may where those “experts” sit, just hop- recall, you pushed the limits of her children cry and act the way they ing you will call instead of hurting. Signs of welcome ability to be charming, with your do. • Become a resource. Reach out frequent sorties into the land of “I Why do babies cry (and cry and with your good information to am my own boss.” cry)? Crying is one of their more those around you and those com- It seems that from birth until effective means of communicating. ing behind you. There is no substi- adolescence, we push the limits of It is a response that usually means tute for experience, and the will- any caregiver’s sanity. The good some type of discomfort: physical ingness to share it. news, however, is that many of our or emotional. children and us are still thriving, Try closing your eyes for a Here are some available healthy humans with strong will moment and imagine that you are resources: to survive, grow and give. 7 pounds of mostly soft material, Army New Parent Support There is some sad news as well. on a new planet, on your back in a Program: 433-4864 Not all infants, toddlers, school- crib. Your neck may be stiff, your Air Force New Parent Support aged kids or teenagers will fare nose itch, your pants wet and your Program: 449-0175 well in Hawaii this year. It is esti- belly growling from hunger. You Marine Corps New Parent mated that about 13,000 cases of would cry too. Support Program: 257-8803 child abuse or neglect will be Maybe you are bored with the Navy And Coast Guard New reported to the state in 2005. dancing, bubbly fish mobile that Parent Support Program: 473-4222 Children will die. A frustrated goes around over your head. Armed Service YMCA Welcome caregiver may shake a child or Maybe you are afraid, and you just Baby Program: 833-1185 infant who has been unable to stop want to be safe. Army Community Service: crying. But, babies sometimes A baby recognizes “safe” as 655-2400 have difficulty just getting the cry- wherever there are loving arms Marriage And Family Therapy ing sound to stop. Still, many will and a beating heart that soothes Schofield Barracks: 433-8550 suffer the effects of an inappropri- and nurtures. Parent Hotline: 526-1222 ate coping technique called shaken Experts testify that it is impos- Social Work Services: 433-6606 baby syndrome, or SBS, which sible to spoil an infant less than 1 causes severe brain damage, blind- year old. We can hold, touch, rock, Here are some parenting ness or death. walk, feed, burp, play, scratch the resources: In other cases of abuse, a tod- itch, sing, dance and entertain Infant Play And Learn: dler or older child could become that little one until his or her 655-2400 victim to a larger person (some- heart is content. These are the Armed Services YMCA times even a sibling or playmate) best investments we can give any Playmorning: 833-1185 who doesn’t know that “Why?” or “I child. Baby Hui: 735-2484 want to do it myself,” or “No!” are La Leche League: 735-2484 normal childhood responses. Here are more suggestions: Moreover, some children will • Become informed. Get some Here is a self-help resource: suffer from lack of medical care, basic information about how Marriage And Family Therapy adequate nutrition and shelter or babies or children act and why Schofield Barracks: 433-8550 educational resources. (normal childhood development). If Joy Boisselle There is hope to stop this cycle you know that a baby can give you Here are vital, emergency Across U.S. Army, Hawaii, homes, cars and anything stable of SBS and abuse. First of all, we cues to what is wrong, you can numbers you should post by display “welcome home” wishes to returning troops. must understand why babies and usually decrease hours spent in your telephone: April 15, 2005 ARMY ISSUES Hawaii Army Weekly A-9 Leaders guide Soldiers to responsible behavior emphasized. By Sharee Moore “The unit has had incidents in the Contributing Writer barracks and domestic situations, but Most battle-hardened Soldiers will The unit has had level heads seem to always prevail,” Fitting Punishments struggle with readjustment after rede- said McCage. He added that Soldiers ployment, so the Provost Marshal’s incidents“ in the barracks have told him they think about what he Driving while intoxicated Office has been tracking the top five and domestic situations, has said about responsibility and have If you guzzle or sip alcohol while or before driving, you issues they’ve encountered since troops walked away from tumultuous situa- will face: returned to Schofield Barracks, which but level heads seem to tions as a result. -$500 bail are driving under the influence, assault, always prevail ” “We preach the buddy system, too. -$3,000 fine We used it in Iraq and we’re going to alcohol-related incidents, illegal drug -One night in jail incidents and domestic abuse. use it here. Hopefully, if you have two or three guys … someone can be a little -Revoked license for 12 months - 1st Sgt Joseph McCage -Jail time up to 14 days, or 240 hours community Top Five Army Hawaii Issues more levelheaded and won’t allow tem- pers to fly,” Hampton said. service Another way McCage and Hampton -Insurance increase of 400 percent for first offense DUI 15 of each other,” he emphasized. support Soldiers is by not crushing -Letter of reprimand signed by the division com- Assault 26 Miller instructs leaders to know their them when they mess up. Coming up Alcohol Related Incidents 28 Soldiers well and to help Soldiers devel- mander with creative punishments are favored Illegal Drug Incidents 5 op plans that guide their actions. To over going directly to the Uniformed Domestic Abuse 23 accomplish this, battalion command ser- Drunk on duty – Article 112 geant major, Command Sgt. Maj. Code of Military Justice, or UCMJ, If found drunk on duty, whether in field or garrison, one Clement Green, ensures leaders follow (except in the case of “zero tolerance is subject to: violations”) McCage explained. Despite how close-knit the Soldiers up typical “don’t drink and drive” brief- -Bad conduct discharge have grown, regardless of how support- However, when a Soldier makes a ings with regular after-duty visits to the -Forfeiture of all pay and allowances ive leaders want to be, all Army leaders barracks. Green asserted that doing mistake — leaders must act promptly, -Jail time for nine months follow one rule: There is a zero tolerance those things well is simple, but critical. said 1st Sgt. Kenneth Agueda, Co. A, for illegal drug use, DUIs or violence. Reinforcing individual Soldier 1st Bn., 14th Inf., first sergeant. “Everybody’s goal here, in the leader- responsibility is another tool used by “Soldiers think to themselves, ‘the Wrongful use of drugs – Article 112a ship realm, is [to] model all these leaders to prevent behavior problems. last thing I want to do is [peeve] my If a Soldier uses or even brings an illegal drug in or on Soldiers like they’re heroes ... as legiti- “We started talking to our guys, prob- first sergeant off, ‘cause I know he’s armed forces property (without legal permission) they mate American heroes,” began Lt. Col. ably around October or November, going to deal with me swiftly.’ You have are subject to: David Miller, commander, 1st Battalion, because we knew we’d eventually rede- to balance it somehow,” Agueda said. -Dishonorable discharge 14th Infantry “Golden Dragons.” ploy," began Capt. Bill Hampton, com- “We like to call it tough love,” Agueda -Forfeiture of all pay and allowances “The last thing we want is for these pany commander, Company A, 1st Bn., added, while smiling. -Confinement for two to 20 years, depending on the Before initiating a disciplinary great heroes to come home and have 21st Inf. charge something bad happen that’s going to The 130-man company spent 13- action, Agueda said he always refers to destroy what should be a great time of months in Iraq inside a patrol com- post policies, Army guidance and his Assault – Article 120 reunion with families and friends and pound the size of the Schofield commander’s intent. He follows that up the community,” he continued. Barracks Post Exchange. They lived with a basic counseling session. Any person who unlawfully intends or tries to cause bod- Miller’s approach is to first, prevent together, shared each other’s lives and “If I have something obvious to teach ily harm to another, even if he or she doesn’t actually hit Soldiers from behaving irresponsibly by defended the isolated compound, a Soldier — never to do that again — [I] a person, can get saddled with a range of punishments: using the tools available through Army Hampton said. go with remedial training [which] -Three months in prison Community Service, Chaplain Services “The first sergeant says we’re the makes it a little painful for them, takes -Two-thirds forfeiture of pay for three months, or and other programs. band of brothers for what we’ve done, a little of their [free time away],” -Dishonorable discharge Second, if a DUI, spouse abuse or and there’s no one else in the world who Agueda explained. -Forfeiture of all pay and allowances Examples include taking away drug incident does occur, Miller strives will know or understand what we went -Three years in prison to minimize the negative impact and weekend privileges, performing physi- through — except for your guys on your -Five to seven years for assault using a loaded firearm help the Soldier, family member and left and right,” Hampton explained. cally demanding activities, work after anybody else affected get through it. “As leaders, we make sure Soldiers duty hours and more. (Editor’s Note: For detailed information about the “All these [Army] programs and are doing what they’re supposed to do,” “I love these guys,” Agueda said. everything are fantastic; they’re great 1st Sgt. Joseph McCage said. “When “From day one, I look at them in the eye Uniformed Code of Military Justice, view the Manual for and they work, and we need to have you get down to the lower level, it’s up and say you have a new family; I’m Courts Martial. This information was compiled by them and keep them,” Miller explained. to the Soldier … he’s got to have his going to take care of you. But you have Sharee Moore, contributing writer.) “But, at the end of the day, the leaders own responsibility … it’s not something some responsibilities, too. I think that’s get it done and [the] Soldiers take care you can give; he’s got to have it,” he the key.” A-10 Hawaii Army Weekly ARMY NEWS April 15, 2005 Army gets keys to super high-tech truck range of 125 miles. By Thomas Moyer “The relationship between the U.S. Army News Service government and private industry is a HONEOYE FALLS, N.Y. — The Army tremendous win-win scenario because accepted delivery of the world’s first together this technology will come in fuel-cell-powered military truck, April better and faster, and will have an 1, at the General Motors Corporation incredible impact on us in our civilian research facility outside Rochester, N.Y. lives. And I know what it will do to our Marking the occasion were Sen. U.S. military forces,” Nadeau said. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Brig. Gen. “My excitement is far beyond what Roger Nadeau, the commanding general we’re about to do with this technology of the U.S. Army Research, and well into what it’s going to do for Development and Engineering us as we continue to transform the Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, U.S. Army,” he continued. Md. The U.S. Army will evaluate the A modified Chevrolet Silverado, the experimental truck until July 2006 at GMT 800 is equipped with two 94-kil- Fort Belvoir, Va. The vehicle will serve lowat fuel-cell stacks, capable of gener- in a non-tactical mode while under ating 188 kw and 317 foot-pounds of evaluation and will not be used in torque, or roughly the same torque gen- ongoing operations. erated by GM’s 5.3 liter V-8 engine. The Army plans rigorous testing in Despite weighing 7,500 pounds, the different climates and locations GMT 800 accelerates similarly to the V- around the United States to assess 8-powered production truck, but pro- performance and give first-hand expe- duces no tailpipe emissions. Fuel cells rience with hydrogen and fuel cells, Courtesy of General Motors/Max Schulte chemically convert hydrogen into elec- officials said. Brig. Gen. Roger A. Nadeau, commander, U.S. Research, Development and Engineering tricity and water. Three 10,000-pound- (Editors Note: Thomas Moyer Command, speaks at the unveiling of the Army’s first fuel-cell-powered truck. It can carry up per-square-inch compressed hydrogen serves with RDECOM Public to 1,600 pounds, accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 19 seconds and has a top speed of 93 mph. storage tanks will provide a driving Communications.)

“For the initial issue, the From A-1 New medals Soldiers should be able to go to On-post residents speak out through awards are in the supply chain their supply clerks, they shouldn’t now, but the medals won’t be avail- have to buy them out of their own Army Resident Survey able for issue until May 1. pockets,” Harris said. ing the services and facilities that you By Kelli Wilson desire and are most important to you Directorate of Public Works and your family. The official Army Resident Survey, As well, participation in the survey conducted annually by the Military is encouraged as only you, the resi- Housing and Lodging Institute, or dent, can help to improve the services MHLI, will soon be mailed to all and facilities of on-post housing. Army Hawaii Family Housing Once you receive your survey, mail (AHFH) residents. it back within seven days of receipt to The Directorate of Public Works guarantee that your feedback is (DPW) recognizes the importance Communities Initiative (RCI) privati- included in the results. this survey has in providing residents zation project and the future of on- If you have any questions regard- an opportunity to be heard and mak- post housing in Hawaii. ing the Army Resident Survey or if ing positive changes in their military Your responses will help to paint a you do not receive one, contact Ms. realistic picture of current housing neighborhoods in Hawaii. Fran Nix, DPW housing manage- The new Iraq and Afghanistan campaign medals will be available conditions and services. By providing ment specialist, at 275-3127. Beginning Monday through April May 1. 22, all on-post residents should your confidential responses you will receive their survey directly guide the Army and AHFH in provid- from MHLI in the mail. The sur- vey is designed to let you and your families tell the Army and our housing partner, AHFH, how we are doing in meeting your on-post housing needs. Everyone’s participation is wholeheartedly encouraged, as your feedback is crucial to the success of the Residential April 15, 2005 ARMY NEWS Hawaii Army Weekly A-11 General 'cautiously optimistic' on Army recruiting goals

lieutenant general said. criminal records. he explained. By Gerry J. Gilmore And, Hagenbeck emphasized, the Army “We have some very rigorous standards … “That’s not one of their concerns at this American Forces Press Service will not “sacrifice quality for quantity” in from educational to mental [and] physical juncture,” Hagenbeck said. WASHINGTON — The Army’s top person- meeting its recruiting mission. standards” potential recruits are required to In addition to adding more recruiters, the nel officer said he’s “cautiously optimistic” on Currently, about 640,000 active, Guard and meet, Hagenbeck pointed out. Army has recently said it will increase its meeting this year’s active duty recruiting Reserve Soldiers have been mobilized to sup- Another issue, he noted, centers on the efforts to convinace parents that Army service goal, despite reports some parents of potential port operations in the global war on terror- attitudes of parents, teachers and coaches. is a good deal for young people. recruits are uneasy about military service for ism, Hagenbeck noted, with about 310,000 of Some of these societal “influencers,” he noted, The Army’s retention picture looks bright, their children because of the Iraq war. those troops deployed to overseas locales in recommend that young people not join the Hagenbeck reported, with re-enlistments at The Army hasn’t achieved its recruiting 120 countries. Army because of ongoing hostilities in Iraq 102 percent of the service’s target. He said the goals in recent months, Lt. Gen. Franklin L. The general surmised today’s recruiting and Afghanistan. Army is predicted to “meet or exceed” its Hagenbeck acknowledged to reporters April 7 mission is becoming difficult because of the Yet the numbers of young people inquiring active duty re-enlistment goals. at a Pentagon roundtable. However, the gen- Army’s high standards, noting more than 70 about Army service remain high, Hagenbeck In fact, Soldiers who enlisted after the 9/11 eral asserted, this year’s mission of signing up percent of potential recruits 17 to 21 years old reported, and recruiters report that most attacks on the United States “continue to stay 80,000 active duty recruits is doable. aren’t eligible for enlistment because of low potential enlistees don’t appear worried about with us at [higher] rates than they have in “We’re going to make that [number],” the entrance test scores, educational deficits or being deployed to Iraq or other combat zones, the past,” he emphasized.

Humanitarian From A-3 IRR problems ‘miniscule,’ stop loss months, Stogner said. Humanitarian assistance mis- Part of that time is spent deter- sions allow Army personnel to gain mining what services and equip- experience working with foreign ‘will shrink over time,’ says G-1 ment are needed at the new facility nationals and contractors. as well as soliciting for and award- “Through missions like this one approved so far. Of those, 1,728 and the medical or morally disquali- ing contracts for needed items. we are able to build on relation- By Eric Cramer Individual Ready Reserve Soldiers fied is 23 percent.” “There are two things I think I’ll ships and foster cooperation Army News Service have not requested a delay or exemp- Byrne said “medically and morally remember most from this mission: between countries and people,” he WASHINGTON — Although the tion from service; 2,264 have request- disqualified” are frequently people the faces of the children and the said. Army has not yet decided what to do ed delay or exemption and 1,914 of with prior civilian convictions. reaction from the community,” said These schoolhouses are the most about Individual Ready Reserve those requests have been approved. “We’re getting about the same num- Master Sgt. Steven Walton, mission recent examples of ongoing human- Soldiers who refuse service, their num- There were 81 requests that were not ber of young Americans who knock on contracting officer for the Army itarian missions in Vietnam. Prior bers are “miniscule,” Lt. Gen. F.L. approved. our door,” Hagenbeck said. Contracting Agency, Pacific Region. to this, there have been eight med- Hagenbeck, Army G-1 (Personnel), Although he acknowledged that Hagenbeck said that although the “Their smiles really touch your ical facilities constructed in the Hue said April 7. monthly recruiting numbers are down, numbers have not yet been acquired to heart. Province and a primary school in “We have the authority to recall Hagenbeck said those shortfalls are prove it, anecdotal evidence seems to Stogner said that in addition to Dong Hoi. 6,500 from IRR,” Hagenbeck said dur- not expected to keep the Army from show that recruitment recovered helping children, the experience ing a media roundtable discussion, “so reaching its annual recruiting goal of slightly after the successful Iraqi elec- gained through working with other (Editor’s Note: For more informa- far we recalled 3,900. Fifty percent of 80,000 new Soldiers. tions. cultures was an equally important tion, contact USARPAC Public those have reported and are marching “We will not sacrifice quality for Hagenbeck also addressed “stop lesson. Affairs at 438-2662.) out. We’ve had some requests for defer- quantity,” he said. “It’s not just a snap- loss” and its impact on recruitment. ments. The number who have said shot in time we’re looking at, but at the “Stop loss will shrink over time,” they won’t serve is miniscule.” total picture and the total time frame.” Hagenbeck said. “It was developed as a Brig. Gen. Sean Byrne, director of Hagenbeck said the active duty means of unit life cycle management. military personnel management, who Army has no plan to increase the max- We think there will be little need for also attended the roundtable, said the imum age at which it will recruit stop loss after four years, but that Army is attempting to make major Soldiers to 39, as has been done in the there will always be a need for it in changes in the IRR to eliminate “ghost reserve component. He added that not specialized cases.” Soldiers” from the IRR. everyone who is in the pool from which Byrne pointed out that, in some “The plan for that is currently in the Army recruits is eligible for serv- cases where the Army expected a need the staffing stage. We’re working to ice. for stop loss, increased retention identify the people, validate that they “If you look at the pool of potential efforts have forestalled the need. have an obligation and determine who recruits, especially those who are 17 to Hagenbeck said stop loss was has a team obligation. We have a large 21 years old, in that prime market, designed to keep units together for a number of people working on that,” over 70 percent of those young minimum of 36 months. Courtesy Photo Byrne said. Americans are not qualified to join the “We want to build these teams so USARPAC personnel worked with local construction and sup- Figures from Army G-1 indicate Army,” he said. “About 41 percent are that they’re not meeting and shaking port contractors to build two new wheelchair-accessible that 3,992 mobilizations have been not qualified for educational reasons, hands on the battlefield,” he said. schools, like the one pictured, in Quang Binh Province, Vietnam. HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY COMMUNITY &SPORTS Friday April 15, 2005 àtÜÉy f SUNSET[ÉÇÉÄâÄâ DINNER CRUISES

Star of Honolulu Photo A unique dining experience at a military discounted price upgrade to the Five Star Sunset Sgt. Sean Kimmons Dining Cruise for $105.25 and Editor Sgt. Sean Kimmons $140.25 with limousine service. The Star of Honolulu is the largest This cruise starts off with a It may be an anniversary in dinner cruise vessel on the island, need of celebration, a date worth private limousine the effort to impress or just for a service that will trans- which offers fine dining and live memorable time to share with port passengers to the entertainment off the Honolulu and friends. Whatever the reason, Star vessel at Aloha Tower. Waikiki shores. of Honolulu sunset dinner cruises Once the “big-timer” passengers will cater to the event – big or arrive to the vessel they will small – and will provide its pas- receive a champagne greeting at sengers with a one of a kind dining the Captain’s welcome reception, a experience. seven-course French style dinner, There’s nothing like leaving the four premium drinks and live jazz island and floating out to sea on entertainment in the vessel’s Oahu’s blue waters, where the fourth floor known as the Art Deco island’s true splendor can be seen Nova room. Star of Honolulu in a panoramic view from the ves- “The Star of Honolulu is very sel’s tables or observation deck. high in dinner and entertainment dinner cruises “Star of Honolulu dinner cruis- value,” Fukushima said. “One es are one of the best ways to enjoy hundred percent of our meals are Star Sunset Dinner and Show the beauty of the island,” said catered on board the Star of Kamla Fukushima, projects man- Honolulu, and we have our own Adult: $60 / Child: $36 ager for Paradise Cruise, Ltd., who entertainment department.” Three-course filet steak and crab dinner, owns the Star of Honolulu vessel. Because of what the Star of one cocktail, “My Hawaii” show “There’s nothing like being off- Honolulu has to offer, they were shore,” Fukushima continued. awarded Hawaii’s best sunset din- “[Oahu’s] waters are bluer than ner cruise for two years in a row. 3-Star Sunset Dinner and Show any place else, the sunsets are (According to a reader’s poll done Adult: $88 / Child: $52.80 by Honolulu Star-Bulletin and Sgt. Sean Kimmons more vibrant, the mountains are Five-course whole Maine lobster and velvet green, and a lot of times we Midweek newspapers.) are accompanied by dolphins and The Star of Honolulu vessel tenderloin steak dinner, champagne toast, turtles alongside our ship.” even provides other cruise experi- two premium cocktails, live Jazz ences such as Whale Watch, The sunset dinner cruise is not entertainment, “My Hawaii” show all about the natural beauty Hawaiian Cultural and Tropical aspect. While out at sea, passen- Ocean Fun cruises. gers are catered by a friendly staff What makes the Star of 5-Star Sunset Dining Cruise that treats them to a fine dining Honolulu vessel stand out from Adult: $105.25 / Adult with Limo and island show experience. other cruise vessels on Oahu is its There are three different types size. This four-floor vessel can han- service: $140.25 of dining cruises offered on Star of dle up to 1,500 passengers and is Champagne reception, seating on the Honolulu’s four floors. One is the the largest dinner cruise vessel on exclusive “Nova” deck, seven-course Star Sunset Dinner and Show the island. It was also specially cruise, which comes with a three- designed for Hawaiian waters and French dinner, four premium cocktails, course crab and filet steak dinner, features innovative watts-type live Jazz entertainment stabilizers and steady-ride deep and one cocktail. This cruise costs Sgt. Sean Kimmons $60 for adults and $36 for chil- vee hull for smoothness and com- dren. fort. * For more information on the Star of Honolulu cruises, go to If passengers are interested in If Soldiers and their family www.starofhonolulu.com a five-course lobster and steak members are interested in dinner, they can purchase an adult embarking on a Star of Honolulu ticket to the Three Star Sunset cruise, be sure to first stop at the Dinner and Show cruise for $88 nearest MWR Information, Ticket and $52 for children. A “cham- and Reservation office to purchase pagne toast,” two premium cock- discounted tickets. tails and live Jazz entertainment “What we like to do for the mil- are included in the Three Star itary as our Mahalo back to them, cruise. is that we offer military discounts The “My Hawaii – Lei of for our cruises,” Fukushima said. Memories” show, which is per- The MWR ITR offices also give formed by the largest entertain- discounted tickets to other dinner ment cast on island waters, follows cruise companies such as the the Star and Three Star dinners. Starlet, Navatek I, Alii Kai “My Hawaii” presents 15 different Catamaran and Dream Cruises. island song and dances to cruise passengers. For passengers who really want to treat themselves or make a huge impact on a significant other,

Star of Honolulu Photo B-2 Hawaii Army Weekly MWR April 15, 2005 Month of April basis at the Resource and p.m., by reservation only, at Contributions are impor- croissant and add hash Call Alohalinda Bolosan, Referral Office. Children Peterson Child Care Center. tant to individuals with emer- rounds for only 50 cents. employment readiness pro- 15 / Today enrolled in Parent’s Night Call 655-3929 by noon of the gency needs. Call 655-2400 Also, guests can receive cin- gram manager, at 655-2400 Out must be registered with Tuesday before each for more information. nobabies for $1 with the pur- Salute the Troops to register, or e-mail R&R. Thursday event to make chase of any other item. Concert — There’s still time Alohalinda.Bolosan@schofie Call 655-8313 for more reservations. Quilting Classes — Call 655-0002 for details. to enjoy live, local entertain- ld.army.mil. information. Reservations can also be Bring your own machine or ment at the Tropics on made two weeks in advance use one of ours to make pillow Bite Me Combo — Schofield Barracks, Friday 17 / Sunday at 655-2400. quilts, crazy quilts or other Purchase a combo meal at nights at 8:30 p.m. — with 18 / Monday Kailua Town Party — “Wine and Dine” projects. Classes meet at the the Fort Shafter Strike Zone no cover charge. Listen to Leeward is invited to crash Deadline — Enjoy an Fort Shafter Library — Arts and Crafts Center on Snack Bar and receive a peel “808” tonight, “Underle” on the 13th Annual “I Love evening of wine and a gour- New temporary hours are in Fort Shafter every Monday card that could net you April 22 and “Upstanding Kailua” Town Party, Sunday met four-course dinner, place as follows: and Thursday from 5:30 to prizes. Call 438-6733 for Youth” on April 29. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on which includes soup and •Mondays and Tuesdays, 8:30 p.m., and at Schofield on more information. Patrons can enjoy free Kailua Road, fronting salad, an appetizer, entrée 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. entertainment, drink spe- Macy’s, Longs and the and dessert at the Nehelani. •Wednesdays and Thurs- Cost is $18 for the first ses- Automotive Resale Lot cials and food from Kailua Shopping Center. Each course will be served days, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; sion and $4 for each addition- — Place your vehicle in the MacGregor’s Market. Also, This year’s event will with a selected wine. •Fridays and Sundays, 11 al session. Call 438-1315 resale lot on Schofield guests can visit the Tropics include “A Taste of Kailua,” Dinner starts at 6 p.m., a.m. – 3 p.m.; and or 655-4202 for more Barracks for $7 a week. The and register to win a sport featuring a wide selection of and reservations will be •Saturdays, closed. information. only requirements are that utility vehicle sponsored by food from local Kailua accepted until Monday. These Fort Shafter you must have a government JN Mazda. restaurants, plus live enter- Cost is $29 for adults. Call Library hours are only tem- Military Youth 4-H Club ID card, state registration, a Finalists are selected at tainment; handmade crafts 655-0660 to make your porary and subject to — The Army’s CYS has incor- license plate sticker, a state each concert event, and at from windward artisans; reservation. change. Call 438-9521 for porated 4-H clubs into its safety inspection and sticker, the end of the series (approx- live plants, orchids and more details. after-school program for the proof of Hawaii “No Fault” imately June, date to be native Hawaiian plants past four years. These clubs insurance, a base decal num- announced), finalists will 19 / Tuesday sale; keiki activities by Family Spring — Have provide quality educational ber and a power of attorney, select a random key that 26 / Tuesday Kama’aina Kids; an art fun and win prizes playing a PT in the Park — Join experiences using research- if you are not the registered may start an SUV. walk; community informa- variety of bingo with the the fun at the Fort Shafter based curricula in photogra- owner of vehicle available for If your key starts the tion booths and free health family at 6 p.m. Purchase Gym from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. phy, computer technology, sale. vehicle, you drive away in a screenings from Castle two slices of pizza and a Participating children will arts and citizenship for mili- Call 655-9368 or visit the new SUV.Visit the Tropics or Medical Center. drink for only $5. receive custom Army PT tary youth ages 5 – 19. MWR Automotive Center on call 655-0002 for informa- The 2005 Kailua Town Call 655-0002 for more shirts and enjoy a free conti- If you would like to partic- Schofield Barracks for more tion. Party is a fund-raiser pre- information. nental breakfast. ipate in a military 4-H club, information. sented by the volunteers of This event features an call 956-7196. Library Closure — The the nonprofit Lani-Kailua HAFAP Planning — The exciting and high energy Schofield Barracks, Fort Outdoor Circle and support- Hawaii Army Family Action Disney Mousersize aerobic Sunday Brunch at Shafter, Aliamanu and ed by Kaneohe Ranch Plan is designed to improve routine led by mouse Reggie's — Try a brunch Tripler community libraries Community Company, Limited. the quality of life in the U.S. instructors and is a truly fun buffet featuring French toast, will be closed for staff train- It is priced at $3 per per- Army, Hawaii, community by event for the whole family. eggs and waffles, along with Calendar ing. Regular library hours son in advance and $4 at receiving input from commu- Call 438-9336 for more other hot lunch entrees, every will resume tomorrow. the event; children 12 and nity members. You can make details. Sunday from10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Call your nearest library under are free. a difference by submitting Cost is $12.95. Call 655- for hours of operation. Month of April For information on the issues or comments online at 29 / Friday 0660 for more details. bus schedule, contact 848- www.mwrarmyhawaii.com, Lei Making — Youth can Build Your Burger Day 15 / Today 5555. For more event infor- by e-mail to learn to make and take home Blue Star Card — Select from a variety of Hawaii Employment — mation, contact Amy [email protected] a simple lei using a variety Program — The Blue Star condiments to create a burg- This workshop is the first Hammond at 234-0404. or by calling 655-2744. of supplies at 3 p.m. Cost for Card Program for spouses of er to your liking for lunch step in helping you find the Issues will be discussed in this class is $2. deployed Soldiers will end as and dinner from 11 a.m. – 2 job you want. 18 / Monday next week’s HAFAP forum at Call 655-0002 for more Soldiers redeploy. Operation p.m. and from 5 – 8 p.m. at Learn how to prepare for NEA Writing the Nehelani on Schofield details. Iraqi Freedom cards, those Reggie’s. your job search process. Get Workshops — The Barracks; community mem- with a blue background, are Cost is $6.75. Call 655- employment information on National Endowment for bers are invited to hear the no longer being accepted. 0660 for more information. 30 / Saturday federal, state, private sector the Arts will host Operation final “report out” of issues Arts and Crafts Contest Operation Enduring and staffing agencies. See Homecoming writing work- 16 / Saturday Tuesday at 2 p.m. — Enter your best artwork Freedom cards, yellow back- the reference materials, job shops at Naval Station Call 655-2744 for more and compete for cash prizes ground, are valid until April Parent’s Night Out — listings, computers and Pearl Harbor and at Marine HAFAP information. before this contest entry 30. The program will continue Parent’s Night Out is sched- other items that are avail- Corps Base Hawaii, deadline of April 30. Call for units returning after this uled for April 16; however, able for use at the Army Kaneohe Bay, on Wednesday 438-1315 or 655-4202 for date. Program end date will reservations are accepted on 21 / Thursday Community Service employ- and Thursday; however, the Waimea Valley Tour additional information. be publicized. a first-come, first-served ment area. registration deadline is Deadline — Enjoy easy Green background cards Workshops will be held Monday. access to rare and endan- Month of May issued for the 29th Brigade on Fridays in April, from 9 In conjunction with gered Hawaiian flora and Combat Team and the 100th to 10:30 a.m. at Army Hawaii Military fauna in lush Waimea Valley 1 / Sunday and 442nd Infantry Community Services Appreciation Month, during the Waimea Valley Lifetime Sports and Regiments are valid through (Building 2091), Schofield Audubon Center Tour from 9 Recreation — Hand in your 2006. Barracks. See “Community” Page B-4 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost for stamp cards from the Visit your Installation entry will be $8 and includes Lifetime Sports and Access Pass Office to receive transportation from Recreation Program by May your Blue Star card. Call 438- Schofield Barracks and Fort 1st, for the next drawing for a 0572 or 655-1620 for more Shafter, $6 with no trans- weekend stay at Pililaau details. portation. Army Recreation Center or Registration and payment Kilauea Military Camp. Tropics April Food must be made by April 21 to Completed cards can be Specials — Patrons can pur- the Tripler or Fort Shafter handed in to the Fort Shafter chase any breakfast burrito, Physical Fitness Centers or Physical Fitness or Schofield biscuit sandwich or breakfast to the Leisure Activities Health and Fitness Center. Sgt. Smith Theater Office on Schofield Barracks. The winner will be notified. Call 655-0111 or 655-0112 Call 438-1152 or 655-8007 for more information. for more information. Today Spouses Night Out — Man of the House Listen to Chaplain Sneath’s Ongoing 7 p.m. (PG-13) popular seminar “Combat Stress and the Effects on Army Emergency Relief Families” from 6:30 to 8:30 — This year’s campaign, Saturday p.m. Call 655-2736 to sign “Helping the Army Take Care The Pacifier up. of Its Own,” is seeking volun- 7 p.m. (PG-13) Also, MWR Blue Star tary contributions from active Card holders will receive duty service members, their free child care from 6 to 9 families and retirees. Sunday Man of the House 7 p.m. (PG-13)

Thursday The Pacifier April 15 - 21 7 p.m. (PG-13) Morning Evening 6:00 Sign On 6:00 Community Focus 6:26 NSPS What to Expect in 6:12 Welcome Home Hickam AFB Hawaii Redeployment Montage 7:38 Dash & Grab 6:47 Army Values Respect Theater 7:51 What’s Down the Drain 6:24 Safety Video 8:00 Army News Watch 6:30 NSPS What to Expect in Today 8:30 Pentagon Channel Hawaii Million Dollar Baby 9:00 Pentagon Channel 7:44 What’s Down the Drain 7 p.m. (PG-13) 10:00 Welcome Home 7:52 Welcome Home MG Olson Redeployment Montage 3 7:56 Safety Video Saturday 10:05 Safety Video 8:00 NFL-100 Greatest TDs 10:09 Bulletin Board 9:04 Antiterrorism FP Million Dollar Baby 11:00 Welcome Home 9:21 Safety Video 7 p.m. (PG-13) Redeployment Montage 2 9:25 Dash and Grab 11:06 Dash & Grab 9:35 Welcome Home Sunday 11:16 Hawaii Hidden Beauty, Redeployment Montage 2 Be Cool Hidden Danger 9:40 Bulletin Board 7 p.m. (PG-13) 11:35 What’s Down the Drain 10:26 NSPS What to Expect in 11:46 Welcome Home Hawaii Wednesday Redeployment Montage 11:38 What’s Down the Drain 11:50 Safety Video 11:46 Youth Protection Diary of a Mad Black 12:00 Pentagon Channel Woman Overnight 7 p.m. Afternoon Pentagon Channel 2:00 NSPS What to Expect in Thursday Hawaii Be Cool 3:13 Bulletin Board 7 p.m. (PG-13) 4:00 Pentagon Channel April 15, 2005 MWR Hawaii Army Weekly B-3 Tropics concerts entertain returning troops

display. Last year, the company sponsored By Joy Boisselle farewell luaus for deploying Soldiers, and this Staff Writer year the dealership is sponsoring the upcoming Don’t mistake the source of live band music welcome home celebrations in May and June. echoing over Schofield Barracks on Fridays as “We do it [sponsor events] because we want to emanating from the popular, “outside-the-gate” and we support the military — period,” said Ken nightspot Kemoo Farms. No, the music heard Stanford, vice president and general manager, across post comes from none other than the JN Chevrolet, adding, “We couldn’t live the life Tropics Family Entertainment Center. we live without the sacrifices our military Through the efforts of the Directorate of makes, and we appreciate what they do to make Community Activities, the Tropics, and event the United States strong.” sponsor JN Chevrolet, a local automobile dealer- In addition to financial backing, JN Chevrolet ship, Soldiers can enjoy live band entertainment donated a $22,000 Mazda Tribute and a $1,000 at the “Salute to our Troops” concert series, with- trip for two to Las Vegas. For the car giveaway, out leaving Schofield Barracks. Holzwarth said, “A name will be drawn [from a “The ‘Salute to our Troops’ series is a great registration drop box] at every concert. At the way for our Soldiers to see great bands and lis- last concert, the people who were drawn will be ten to great music without having to go to down- given a key to try and start the car; if it starts, town Waikiki,” said Sarah Holzwarth, Tropics they win.” program specialist. So, tonight, gather a group of friends and Designed as part of welcome home activities head over to the Tropics. Live entertainment for Soldiers, Holzwarth added that the event is provided by professional musicians, an opportu- free. nity to win a car or trip, and good food are all Every Friday, a new group takes the stage within walking distance of the barracks. featuring a wide variety of music aimed at a diverse audience, Holzwarth explained. The Sgt. Sean Kimmons ‘Salute to our Troops’ groups perform everything from “Jawaiian,” a Chet Lauricio jumps off the stage during a song he and his band “Primal Tribe” Concert Series Hawaiian-Jamaican fusion sound, to rock or modern jazz, to rhythm and blues. performed April 8 at the Tropics on Schofield Barracks. Primal Tribe’s concert was part of the Salute to our Troops Concert Series held every Friday at the Tropics. Tonight –“808,” R&B The series began April 1 with local favorites April 22 – “Ryan Enderle Trio,” Jazz “The Kaala Boys” and continued last Friday with new for “808.” Over the years, the band has per- ing in the concert series. April 29 – “Upstanding Youth,” Skaw, “Primal Tribe,” an alternative rock band. formed at numerous United Services JN Chevrolet is also no stranger to support- Caribbean Tonight, “808,” a seven-member group, will fill Organization shows all over the world, including ing military events. Joseph Nicolai company May 6 – “Kapena,” Jawaiian the Tropics with a mix of rhythm and blues and Honduras, Japan and Guam. president and chief executive officer, is an Army May 13 – TBA, Reggae jazz. “Along with the rest of the nation, we wanted veteran who spent part of his service at Schofield May 20 – TBA Of this evening’s entertainment, band mem- to do something to show our appreciation for Barracks. May 27 – “Juke Joint,” R&B, 60s ber Malcolm Rolsal said, “Be ready to dance and Soldiers and the sacrifices they make for us. …At In addition to the current concert series, JN June 3 or 10 – TBA have a good time — we come to put on a show.” every show, we thank our military for what they Chevrolet sponsors the annual Schofield All shows are scheduled at 8:30 p.m. Performing for military audiences is nothing do,” said Navy veteran Rolsal about participat- Barracks Fourth of July celebration fireworks Chamber lists May’s ‘Military Appreciation’ events spirits of military ohana. plays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open to National Guard Band. at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Compiled by Aiko Brum The theme for the 20th HMAM is the public, general admission is $3; This event begins at 4 p.m.; it’s Hotel, hosted by Alexander and Managing Editor "Welcoming Home our Returning military get in for free. free and open to the public. Baldwin, Inc.; First Hawaiian Bank; HONOLULU — The Military Heroes, Honoring our Fallen Sons May 7, the 9th Annual Twilight May 14, the Combined Military and the Chamber. This event is the Affairs Council of the Chamber of and Daughters, Praying for the Safe Tattoo is scheduled at Fort DeRussy, Band Concert will kick off at the public’s opportunity to welcome Commerce of Hawaii recognizes the Return of Those that Remain in and will be hosted by the command- Hawaii Theatre at 7 p.m., hosted by home returning heroes and recog- many contributions of the military Harm’s Way." ing general of 25th Infantry AT&T and the Chamber. nize military community service and has designated the month of This year’s activities include the Division (Light), U.S. Army, Hawaii. Hawaii’s top military musicians awardees. May as “Hawaii Military following events. The traditional day-ending con- will perform in a rare concert of Luncheon tickets are available, Appreciation Month.” The program cert will feature the Army’s Tropic Broadway musicals, marches, clas- and this event is scheduled from is designed to enable the business Upcoming HMAM Events Lightning Band, the Pacific Fleet sics and pops. This event is free and noon till 1:30 p.m. community to sponsor and host a May 1, “Salute to the Troops” at Band, the Air Force Band of the open to the public. For more information or to variety of activities and events to Bishop Museum will feature games, Pacific, the Marine Forces Pacific May 18, the Annual Military become a sponsor, call Brenda at show its appreciation and lift the entertainment, food booths and dis- Band and Hawaii’s 111th Army Recognition Luncheon will be held 545-4300, ext 317. B-4 Hawaii Army Weekly SPORTS & FITNESS April 15, 2005 Soldier support is high for Special Olympics athletes Story and Photos by Sgt. Sean Kimmons Editor Positive support and applause thrived for the Special Olympics athletes who competed in the track and field area competition at Stoneman Field on Schofield Barracks all day Saturday. Many parents and friends of the more than 170 Special Olympics athletes were there for the friendly competition. So also were about 150 Soldiers who volunteered their time to support and assist the athletes in 28 track and field events. “The military always, always helps us,” said Winston Ho, Special Olympics area director. “We’ve been out here for area competitions for seven years, and I’ve always had 100 percent of support from them.” The Soldiers, most of them dressed in their unit PT shirts, over- saw many of the events. On the track, Soldiers worked the starting line and held the finish line tape at the end of the sprint, walk, wheel- chair and long distance races. Spc. Jeff Wyman, a communica- tions specialist, and other Soldiers with Company B, 125th Signal Battalion, supervised and assisted with the running long jump event. “It makes me feel better by help- ing out the community and giving a hand,” Wyman said. “That’s what the Army is pretty much all about — selfless service.” Another Soldier thought it was necessary that he and other Soldiers volunteer their Saturday for the area competition. “I think it’s important that we all come out here to show that we care about our community and the peo- ple that we live with,” said Spc. Nick Donahee, a communications special- Scott Landrum (right) gets support from 125th Sig. Bn. Soldiers as he leaps over a sand pit in the running long jump event. Special ist with Co. B, 125th Sig. Bn. Olympics held its track and field area competition Saturday at Stoneman Field, Schofield Barracks, where 150 Soldiers volunteered The weekend before, Soldiers their time to assist the athletes. The Army will host a Special Olympics softball area competition at the Wheeler Softball Field, April 23. supported Special Olympics ath- letes in a weightlifting area compe- tition at Martinez Gym on Schofield Barracks. On April 23, they will hold a softball area competition at the Wheeler Softball Field. “It brings a sense of partnership when the community can come on [Army] installations and get a warm reception, supported by the Soldiers of the 25th ID (L),” said Sgt. Maj. Tim Stampley, G-3 sergeant major for 25th ID (L). “This is one way to show that we are behind them as much as they are behind us.” While deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan, Soldiers received packages, letters and other items from Special Olympics organiza- tions. “The military and the Special Olympics are a good team,” Ho said. “They have the manpower and I have the athletes. They show the love for my athletes, and the ath- letes love to be out there with them.” Area competitions are intended to qualify athletes for the 2005 Hawaii State Special Olympics, which will be held Memorial Day Soldiers from 125th Sig. Bn. measure a jump made by a Special weekend at the University of Gino Domingo (right) races toward the finish line to win the Olympics athlete in the running long jump event at Stoneman Hawaii campus. 50-meter run in the track and field area competition. Field, Schofield Barracks.

teacher Clarence Lau. Doors will open at dental care items, a raffle event and free Local club benefits include networking Community From B-2 10:30 a.m. for shopping with many won- giveaways for the children. with other parents of multiples, monthly derful vendors, and lunch will be served at All pet owners who are eligible to meetings, biannual clothing and equip- author/veteran Richard Currey and 11 a.m. Cost is $12. receive services at the Ft. Shafter Vet ment swaps and other activities. actor/playwright Stephen Lang (of televi- For reservations, call Judi at 624-8242. Clinic are invited to participate in a photo Meetings are held at the Salt Lake sion’s “Crime Story” and the big screen’s “A Limited child care will be provided; call contest too, complete with prizes for first, District Park Gym at 7 p.m. and are nor- Few Good Men” fame) will lead the NEA Central Registration at 655-8313 to second and third place contestants. mally the third Thursday of each month. writing workshops for military and their reserve a spot. Winners will receive free heartworm and Call 247-8946 for more information. families. flea and tick prevention for their pet. The workshops will discuss “Writing the 25 / Tuesday All entries will be posted on the clinic University of Phoenix — UOP opened Wartime Experience,” a unique program CPR classes — The American Red bulletin board. The theme of the photo con- its doors at the Town Center of Mililani in that documents and preserves the wartime Cross Schofield Barracks Service Center is test is “Aloha Pets.” Spring 2004. Known for providing educa- experiences of men and women in uniform holding classes for standard first aid, Non-returnable photos must be submit- tional opportunities for working adults, and their families. adult CPR, and child and infant CPR, ted to clinic staff before by 4 p.m., May 12. classroom space has increased by 50 per- “For the men and women returning from April 25 and 27 from 6 to 9:30 p.m., and The winners of the contest will be notified cent to meet demand for a college educa- Iraq and Afghanistan, these workshops April 28 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on May 13. Call 433-1975 for more details. tion. will be an invaluable opportunity,” said “We’ve had to move to a larger building NEA Chairman Dana Gioia. “Guided by 12 / Thursday to meet the growing educational needs of talented writers, they will have the oppor- Month of May May Day — Shafter Elementary the community,” said Vice President and tunity to reflect, learn and write about School, Fort Shafter, will be having its Hawaii Campus Director Grace Blodgett. their experiences.” 9 / Monday “May Day” performance at 9 a.m. Children “We are extremely pleased with the growth The Pearl Harbor workshop will be Pet Week — The Fort Shafter will be performing dances and hosting a we experienced in the past year. Our stu- Thursday at the Banyans from 9-11 a.m.; Veterinary Clinic will be celebrating May Day Court composed of king and dents also enjoy the convenient location in the K-Bay workshop will take place Friday National Pet Week from May 9 - 13. Visit queen students who will prevail over the the hub of Mililani.” at the Staff NCO Club’s Fairways the clinic for special deals that week on pet festivities. Undergraduate and graduate degree Ballroom from 9-11 a.m. programs are offered at the Mililani cam- The writing workshops are free and pus, as well as in Kapolei, Honolulu and open to active duty and retired military Ongoing Kaneohe. They include teacher education, personnel, reservists, members of the criminal justice, human services, nursing National Guard and their immediate adult Mothers of Twins Club — AMOM is or healthcare, business and technology. families. To register for the Pearl Harbor a social and emotional support group for For more information about programs or workshop, call 473-2924 by Monday; regis- families with twins, triplets or more; it’s to enroll, contact a counselor at 536-2686. ter for K-Bay’s workshop at 254-7641, also one of the few places where having multi- by Monday. ples are a common occurrence. Calendar Briefs — Do you have With membership in AMOM comes announcements of upcoming events or 21 / Thursday membership in the National Organization activities you’d like to post in the Hawaii April Luncheon — The Hui O’ Na of Mothers Of Twins Club (on the Web at Army Weekly? If so, e-mail your informa- Wahine will hold its next luncheon on www.nomotc.org), plus access to the mem- tion to [email protected] at April 21 at the Nehelani Club. The guest bers-only part of the organization’s Web least two weeks in advance of your event speaker will be Feng Shui Master and site and its bimonthly national newsletter. or activity. April 15, 2005 SPORTS & FITNESS Hawaii Army Weekly B-5 Military children experience PT in the Park Story and Photo by Sgt. Sean Kimmons Editor An energized PT in the Park event was held for the children of military service members at Military children play the Bennett Youth Center Field with animal characters on Schofield Barracks, April 5. while their parents watch The 30-minute long aerobics workout that included animal during PT in the Park at characters and music was the Bennett Youth Center intended to celebrate April’s Field on Schofield Month of the Military Child. Barracks, April 5. The The event kicked off at 6:30 next PT in the Park event a.m. — the same time Soldiers will be held April 26 at conduct their regular workday the Fort Shafter Gym PT — and gave children an idea from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. of what their military parents do before work. The early morning exercise even provided Soldiers who participated a chance to inter- act with their children in a fun way. “’It’s a good thing for the par- ents to get out there and get involved in their children’s lives,” said Bill Baier, Schofield Barracks’ Youth Sports director. Although it was not a very long event, Baier said the event was still effective as it showed that the military cares about the children of service mem- aerobics routine led by Mickey bers. and Minnie Mouse instructors. Staff Sgt. Christine Purnell, Children who participated an intelligence analyst with in the fun and exciting aerobic Headquarters and Headquar- routine received their very own ters Company, 2nd Brigade, Army PT shirt. They also brought her 5-year old daugh- enjoyed some free breakfast ter Rosie to the event. items following the workout. “It was fun and something The next and last PT in the different for her to do, so she Park event will be held April 26 doesn’t hate going to school at the Fort Shafter Gym from everyday,” Purnell said. 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Rosie’s favorite part of the (Editor’s Note: For more event was the marching in the information, call 438-9336.) B-6 Hawaii Army Weekly SPORTS & FITNESS April 15, 2005 Army wrestling team dominates Armed Forces Championships

Story and Photos by Tim Hipps USACFSC Public Affairs COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — All-Army wrestlers won 38 of 42 individual matches and captured the Greco-Roman and freestyle team titles in the 2005 Armed Forces Wrestling Championships, March 31 and April 1, at the U.S. Olympic Training Center. All told, Soldiers won 10 gold medals and four silver. “I would say that’s pretty close to dominating, but we’ve still got a lot of work to do,” said All-Army coach Army Capt. Eric Albarracin Staff Sgt. Shon Lewis. (right) wrestles for a gold medal Army Staff Sgt. Dremiel Byers led the way by win- in the 55-kilogram/121-pound ning gold in both disciplines of the 120-kilogram/264.5- freestyle division. pound weight class. Byers, the 2002 Greco-Roman heavyweight world champion who wrestled freestyle for the first time since 1997 here, won six matches by a cumulative score of 45-0. Gold medalists in the Armed Forces Championships qualified to represent the United States in the 2005 Counseil du Sport Militaire Wrestling Championships Aug. 24 - 27 in Lithuania. The All-Army team’s near- term sights, however, are set on the 2005 U.S. National Wrestling Championships April 29 and 30 at Las Vegas. “We go into this tournament as a steppingstone to get to where we’re trying to go, which is the World Army Staff Sgt. Dremiel Byers Championships [Sept. 26 to 28 at Budapest, (top), the 2002 Greco-Roman Hungary],” Lewis said. heavyweight world champion, (Editor’s Note: Tim Hipps writes for U.S. Army defeats Air Force 1st Lt. David Community and Family Support Center Public Army Sgt. Oscar Wood (top), a 2004 Olympian, locks down on Senior Airman Hunter in the 120-kilogram/264.5- Affairs.) Johnny Gunn in the 66-kilogram/145.5-pound freestyle division. pound Greco division.

game balls will be provided. The number of •April 24, Championship Finals, 8 a.m. Local race packets by April 23, any- Sports entries received will determine the tourna- Admission is free. Call 655-0573 for time from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at ment format; divisions may be combined. more details. Sports the Running Room at 819 Briefs The Sports Office must receive all Kapahulu Ave. in Honolulu. entries, no later than close of business, Intramural Softball Deadline — No “day-of-race-day” packets today. Submit entry forms to the USAG-HI Participate in this year’s intramural soft- Month of April will be available. Month of April Sports Office, Kaala Recreation Center, ball season, getting underway May 2 – Aug. Divisions will include Building 556, Schofield Barracks, Stop 112. 26. Pick up applications at the USAG-HI 24 / Sunday men’s and women’s from For more information, contact Peter Sports Office or Martinez Physical Fitness Dash & Splash Canoe ages 13 and under to 56 and 15 / Today Burke at 655-9914 or 655-0856. Center, and hand them in no later than Race — Competitors are over, as well as mixed-gen- Tennis Tournament Deadline — An April 22. invited to compete in the der relays. Awards will be organizational meeting will take place at 22 / Friday Call 655-0856 or 655-0101 for more Kailua Canoe Club’s 20th provided to top finishers in the Kaala Recreation Center on Schofield Annual Dash and Splash at individual and relay cate- PBA Western Regional Bowling information. Barracks at 1:30 p.m. for the 2005 Singles 7 a.m. at Kailua Beach Park. gories. Tournament — The Schofield Bowling Tennis Tournament. The biathlon race will start The entry fee is $25 for Center will host the annual PBA 23 / Saturday Active duty Soldiers are invited to par- at the Lanikai boat ramp individuals and $45 for Tournament with some of the top bowling Hawaii Championship Wrestling — ticipate in the tourney taking place at the and racers will run approxi- relays. An additional $10 fee professionals in the United States from Watch the stars of Hawaii Championship tennis courts at the Martinez Physical mately 2.8 miles around will be charged the day of April 22 – 24. Mark your calendars for the Wrestling perform at the Tropics when Fitness Center, Building 488, Schofield Lanikai in the bike lane, the race. For more details, following schedule of events: doors open at 6:30 p.m. The show will start Barracks, from Tuesday through April 22, then transition to an 800- contact Darrylnn Ferreira, •April 22, Pro Practice session, 3 – 5 at 7 p.m. at 6 - 10 p.m. meter swim parallel to the race director, at 864-0392, or p.m. Cost is $5 for 12 and up, $3 for 12 and Divisions of competition include men’s shore. download an application at •April 23, Pro Qualifying Matches, 12 under, and free for 5 and under. Call 655- and women’s open and novice. Competitors Athletes must pick up www.kailuacanoeclub.com. must have their own rackets; however, p.m. 5698 or 655-0002 for more information. April 15, 2005 SPORTS & FITNESS Hawaii Army Weekly B-7 Nemechek, Army get season’s first top ten finish at Martinsville

Story and Photos by Maj. William Thurmond Army News Service MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Soldiers are quite familiar with the Warrior ethos that says, “I will never quit.” In Martinsville, Sunday, the Army NASCAR team demon- strated that they,too, know how to battle through adversity and get the job done. The victory belonged to Jeff Gordon, who posted his second win for the year. Following Gordon was Kasey Kahne, who for the fifth time finished sec- ond in the NEXTEL Cup com- petition. Rounding out the top The Army 01 Chevrolet rounds turn two at Martinsville during Sunday's Advance five were Mark Martin, Ryan Auto Parts 500. Newman and Rusty Wallace. While Joe Nemechek fin- boys,” Nemechek said over the ished Sunday’s Advance Auto team’s radio. “We’ll kick some Parts 500 in the 10th position, butt right here.” the same spot where he started With three laps to go, the the race 263 miles earlier, it Army car passed both Jason could have been a lot worse. All Leffler and Matt Kenseth, and afternoon, mechanical and tire was still moving to the front problems conspired to disap- when the checkered flag fell. point the team for the third Sunday’s result was good weekend in a row. news for the team and a per- “We ground our way to a top sonal victory for Nemechek. ten today,” said Nemechek. It was the team’s first top “The Army car was strong 10 finish of the 2005 NEXTEL early, and then it got really Cup season. And it was loose and we went the rear of Nemechek’s career best on the the field. Once we put on four famed Martinsville short new tires, the car started to track, where in his previous 21 haul. We were on a move, and races his best finish was 14th then the right front tire went place. down and I got into the wall. “It was our best finish of the Scott King, jackman on the Army Chevrolet, sprints to That was another setback that year, but not our best race of the driver’s side during a four-tire stop in Martinsville, we had to overcome. the year,” said Ryan Sunday. “But we stayed patient. The Pemberton, the Army guys did a great job in the pits, Chevrolet’s crew chief. “We As the team packed up to that plagued us in the past four and we managed to avoid any raced really hard. We battled return to their Concord, N.C., races have gone someplace big trouble.” through a lot of stuff, and it’s garage and prepare for this else,” said Nemechek. “This was A caution at lap 493 led to a good fun battling through all Sunday’s Nextel Cup Series, a big lift from a team morale quick decision to pit for four that. Nemechek reflected on the standpoint. This team has plen- fresh tires, a move that the “The team worked real well impact of last Sunday’s per- ty of fight and character and team hoped would give them an together. Everybody on the formance and the remainder of there are going to be better fin- advantage in the closing laps. Army team had a big part on the season. ishes for the Army team as the “We have fresh meat now, the whole weekend.” “Hopefully, those demons season progresses.”