What’s INSIDE Base Security tackles Summer Safety Battle of Midway events Beachfest/Cooks from abandoned vehicles See pages A-3, A-4, See page B-3 the Valley See page A-2 A-5, A-9 See pages B-3, B-5
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Photos by MC2 Somers Steelman Memorial Day events scheduled
Don Robbins Editor, Ho‘okele
Numerous events have been scheduled to commemorate Memorial Day.
• A Memorial Day observance will be held at 10 a.m. May 28 at the War Me- morial Natatorium in Waikiki, 2815 Ka- lakaua Ave.
• Girl Scouts of Hawaii Lei of Aloha Service will be held from noon to 2 p.m. May 28 at Hawaii State Veterans Cem- etery in Kaneohe. Cmdr. Hillary Darby, Navy Region Hawaii Sexual Assault Pre- vention and Response Offi cer (SAPRO), is the scheduled guest speaker. The scouts will drape lei and present West Loch disaster flags at the ceremony. The Lei of Aloha community service project began in 2014 where volunteers throughout the com- munity donated flowers to help the Girl Scouts sew lei to be draped over each vet- victims honored eran’s grave along with an American fl ag at the cemetery.
• Beachfest at Hickam Harbor will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 29. The event will feature entertainment by the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band and Air Force Band of the Pacific-Hawaii, fami- ly-friendly activities, and a steak cookout served by Cooks from the Valley for mili- tary and family members on Oahu.
• A Memorial Day ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. May 29 at Kauai Veterans Cemetery in Hanapepe. Pacific Missile Range Facility will present a wreath at the ceremony.
• A Memorial Day observance is scheduled for 11 a.m. May 29 at the USS MC2 Somers Steelman Parche Memorial at Joint Base Pearl Har- Navy Public Affairs Support Element Detachment Hawaii bor-Hickam. Service members from all branches of the military gathered on the U.S. Army Logistics Support Vessel 2, the • Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam will Chief Warrant Offi cer 3 Harold C. Clinger, for the 73rd West Loch Disaster Remembrance Ceremony, May 20, perform a 21-gun salute in honor of Me- hosted by the U.S. Army’s 8th Theater Sustainment Command. morial Day starting at noon May 29. One The youngest service members from the Navy, Air Force, Army, Marines and Coast Guard lay a wreath in the wa- round will be fired every minute for 21 ter to honor the West Loch victims as a sign of respect and remembrance at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. minutes from Ford Island 40 mm battery On May 21, 1944, 163 personnel died and 396 were injured in what was the second-largest tragedy of Pearl Har- position. bor during the war.
The city, state and nation are also com- memorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Navy, Air Force to conduct HURREX • Welcome Home Ceremony and Pa- Anna General rade will be held in Waikiki from 4 to 8 Managing Editor, Ho’okele p.m. May 27. The event honoring those Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs who fought in the Vietnam War will pro- ceed from Fort DeRussy Park down Ka- In preparation for hurricane sea- lakaua Avenue to Kapiolani Park. The son, Navy Region Hawaii will con- event will include a Joint Service Color duct its annual hurricane readiness Guard, U.S. Marine Forces Pacifi c Band, exercise, HURREX, at Joint Base and military marching units. Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) and Pacifi c Missile Range Facility, June • A joint city, state and national 1-9. memorial service will be held at 8:30 Hurricane season runs from June a.m. May 29 at the National Memorial 1 to Nov. 30. This year, Navy Region Cemetery of the Pacifi c (Punchbowl). This Hawaii and Joint Base Pearl Har- service is dedicated to the living, the de- bor-Hickam will conduct both pre- and post-landfall components to the ceased and Missing in Action of the Viet- Capt. Stanley Keeve, Jr. commander, JBPHH, center, participates in a mock safe haven. nam War. exercise. Photo by Blair Gradel For more information, visit HURREX allows Navy and Air www.vietnam50years.org. Force activities in Hawaii to review, TCCOR (tropical cyclone condi- canes brought very signifi cant dam- exercise and validate their response tion of readiness) levels will be set age in their wake. Other Memorial Day weekend commem- plans and operational capabil- for commands to execute their TC- Everyone needs to be prepared for orations include: ities as they pertain to the threat COR checklists. The military uses the unexpected. Preparing for a hur- • Vietnam veterans will be on hand to of hurricanes and effects of severe TCCOR levels based on the arrival ricane is one of the most important help unveil Pacifi c Aviation Museum Pearl weather. of destructive winds, which triggers things you can do for the safety of Harbor’s newest aircraft, the F-105 at 11 During the exercise, personnel at specifi c actions. you and your family in the event of a.m. May 27 in the museum’s hangar 79. JBPHH and PMRF will notice exer- According to the Central Pacific a natural disaster. The time to pre- A meet-and-greet with Vietnam veterans cise events and notifications taking Hurricane Center, Hawaii is cer- pare is now. For more information, will be held at 1 p.m. May 27 at the muse- place, including computer desktop no- tainly not immune to direct impacts visit www.ready.gov, www.ready. um’s hangar 79. tifi cations, Straight Talk Line, Nixle from tropical cyclones. Three hurri- navy.mil or www.beready.af.mil. For more information, visit alerts, Facebook updates and mar- cane landfalls have occurred since Editor’s Note: Look for an ex- www.pacifi caviationmuseum.org/ quee messages. All exercise-related 1950: Hurricane Dot (1959), Hur- panded hurricane season prepared- communications will be prefaced with ricane Iwa (1982), and Hurricane ness pullout feature in the June 2 “exercise-exercise-exercise.” Iniki (1992). Each of these hurri- issue of Ho’okele. May 26, 2017 Ho‘okele A-2
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Walter Kaneakua speaks during an Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) AAPI focuses Heritage Month celebration event held at Hickam Memorial Theater. on Hokule‘a homecoming MC2 Gabrielle Joyner Navy Public Affairs Support Element Detachment Hawaii
Members of the Polynesian Voyaging Society were invited to speak about the theme of the Hokule‘a tour, Malama Honua, which means “to care for the earth.” The message of Malama Honua is to “honor our connectedness as peo- ple, all united together on one planet earth,” which paralleled the theme of this year’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month event. “Next month, military service mem- bers will be pierside as we welcome home the seafarers from the Hawai- ian Vessel, Hokule‘a, who are coming back from their worldwide voyage,” said Capt. Stanley Keeve Jr, commander of JBPHH. “Here in Hawaii, we have a true melting pot of cultures and tra- ditions. Behind all the different lan- guages, it’s the true spirit of aloha that makes Hawaii unique. Here on JBPHH, we get to celebrate AAPI culture not just JBPHH event celebrates Asian in the month of May, but all throughout the year in very different ways. Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Walter Ka- Americans, Pacific Islanders neakua, the guest keynote speaker at Story and photos by the Pacific Islands who live in the teractive displays set up by the the event, spoke of the vision of his an- MC2 Gabrielle Joyner United States. Japanese Cultural Society and cestors, to make a better life for their Navy Public Affairs Support Ele- “I love these diversity events, be- the Polynesian Voyage Society, children, and their children’s children, ment Detachment Hawaii cause first of all I love learning and to engage guests in learning and and how their legacy relates to Ameri- I think that as an organization, as play. This year’s event focused on can society today. The Joint Force Diversity Com- a military force and as a commu- the Federal Asian Pacific Ameri- “The work ethic, endurance and abil- mittee hosted an Asian American nity, we should all want to learn can Council’s 2017 theme: “Unite ity to survive adversity is the legacy and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Her- about one another,” said Capt. Our Voices by Speaking Together,” that brings me to this place as a man itage Month event at the Hickam Stanley Keeve Jr., commander of which provided an opportunity to of faith, an Airman, a public servant, Memorial Theater at Joint Base JBPHH. learn from others, through sharing a storyteller, a teacher, a mentor and Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), “It makes us better when we stories and experiences that con- an American,” Kaneakua said. “Living May 15. know our neighbor as we know our nect different people and cultures. up to heritage brings much responsibil- Service members and their fam- shipmate. Today we recognize that The event also highlighted the ity and obligation to reflect well on our ilies came out to celebrate cultural the strength, dignity resilience and homecoming of the Hokule‘a, families that paid any price and van- traditions, ancestry, native lan- fortitude of Asian Americans and a full-scale replica of an ancient quished hardships to bring opportunity guages, and unique experiences Pacific Islanders have definitely Polynesian double-hulled voyaging to us. That’s how we arrived at this the- represented among more than made us better as an organization.” canoe that is about to complete its ater, on this base, in these uniforms, in 50 ethnic groups, speaking more The celebration began with a three-year tour around the world the service of our nation, supporting our than 100 languages from Asia and family-oriented event, with in- in June. families and building a tomorrow for others who accomplished similar feats.” After recounting several stories of the different sides of his culturally diverse family, Kaneahua left the audience with a message. “You might be asking yourself, what does this have to do with me in the au- dience, and why should I care that mem- bership in the strongest military team in the world brings me to this venue,” Kaneahua said. “Here’s what matters: in all the challenge, joy, and excitement, in telling the story of my immigrant ances- tors is that among all my ethnicities the common thread is being an American. Being a Hawaiian, Japanese, Filipino, Chinese-Irishman, is a legacy. So what is our legacy, and what do you give back? Do your duty to the best of your ability, raise your family the best you can, love your country, be a part of our democratic process, build a community, love, live and learn. Do this for those who came before you. That’s why we come here, Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Walter that is what we are interested in, and Kaneakua receives a traditional Hawaiian blessing. that is the ‘so what’.” Base Security tackles abandoned vehicle problem Story and photos by MC3 Justin Pacheco Navy Public Affairs Support Element Detachment Hawaii
There are several matters military bases have to deal with on a day-to-day basis — any- thing from security measures to environmental issues and, as is becoming more prevalent on and around Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam (JBPHH), ve- hicles being abandoned on base and creating safety concerns and parking problems for many service members. “At this moment, we’ve cur- rently identified nearly 300 abandoned vehicles around the An abandoned vehicle sits at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam. There are currently an estimated 300 abandoned vehicles around the base, and roughly 30 vehicles are towed a month. base, and we tow roughly 30 ve- hicles a month,” said Master- at-Arms 2nd Class Christopher cord all pertinent information. vehicle or sign it over. Once the sign the title over. They don’t bers are deploying and wish Mayhew, JBPHH’s vehicle re- After the vehicle is invento- 45 days passes, the vehicle is even have to bring the vehicle to avoid the hassle of having moval manager. ried, a request is sent to secu- eligible for auction. anywhere, as long as it is on their vehicle towed, MWR of- “We allocate a lot of resources rity’s main dispatching office to Fortunately for service mem- federal property. There are also fers vehicle storage for $1 and manpower to deal with this obtain background information bers, if you are leaving the area similar programs around the a day, and they will perform issue, but it’s become an in- on the vehicle including the and do not wish to bring your island.” maintenance and upkeep on creasing concern.” last registered owner and last vehicle with you, there are sev- Service members also have your vehicle as well. Mayhew explains that many known address. Once this in- eral easy options for properly the option of “junking” their For more information on people are involved in dealing formation is collected, it is then disposing of it. vehicle at no cost through the how to donate your vehicle to with the abandoned vehicles. given to JBPHH’s Morale, Wel- “The easiest option is MWR’s City and County of Honolulu, MWR or stow it during deploy- The Pearl Harbor Navy Ex- fare and Recreation (MWR) de- ‘Cash for Clunkers’ program which can be done through any ment, contact the Moanalua change has one tow truck that partment, who drafts a letter that will tow your vehicle for a Satellite City Hall, or by visit- Auto Skills Center at 471- is used to tow the vehicles to a and sends it to the last known small fee,” Mayhew said. “The ing www.honolulu.gov. Service 9072, or see JBPHH’s Security security lot on base, where the registered owner. service member simply has to members will need to bring the department’s All-Navy (AL- tow manager or another secu- Once that letter is sent, the fill out a form, turn over the vehicle’s title, registration and NAV) message in the coming rity representative is present registered owner has 45 days to keys, and the tow manager will license plates. weeks, which will be distrib- to inventory the vehicle and re- respond and either claim their arrange a time to meet and Additionally, if service mem- uted to all base commands. May 26, 2017 Ho‘okele A-3
Submitted by David D. Underwood Jr. and Ensign Makeedra Hayes Name one example of a distraction that can cause a traffi c collision between a motorist and a pedestrian.
Senior Master Boatswain’s Mate Master Sgt. Hull Technician Maj. Kenneth Yeoman 2nd Class Sgt. Marisa Flores 2nd Class Jerry Riddle 3rd Class Ruggles Andrew Thompson 15th Maintenance Sierra McCall Special Operations Zach Steward 48th Aerial Port Joint Base Pearl Group Joint Base Pearl Command Pacif ic Joint Base Pearl Squadron Harbor-Hickam Harbor-Hickam Harbor-Hickam “Multi-tasking and “Many times a “Multi-tasking driving “The best one I have distracted driving can pedestrian will assume “It doesn’t matter if I can be a key cause of is eating and driving, lead a ra fi c c llisi n “When I am walking and motorists will stop a ra fi c c llisi n r because you’re like, ‘Let people are driving fast am driving or walking, a with a pedestrian. Also, because the pedestrian distraction for me is that example, if you are trying me just look down and get a pedestrian that is and then slow down. It has the right of way. to read a map or look at one more fry or take one confuses me because sometimes there isn’t a not paying attention Unfortunately, it’s clear sign or signal on what directions on your phone, more sip of my drink.’ I to oncoming vehicles I am not sure whether I this assumption that that could take your eyes think everyone is guilty of should stop or go and I to or who has the right of could step out and be distracts pedestrians way even at crosswalks here off the road long enough doing it, and no one sees hit. It’s both the driver’s think the driver feels the from ignoring the fact to cause an accident.” it as a big deal, because it same way.” on base. So I think both and pedestrian’s that a driver might parties get confused and is just so normal to eat on responsibility to pay not be watching due freeze, which causes more the go.” attention and not to texting, talking to confusion around them.” become distracted.” another passenger, etc.”
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Commander, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Rear Adm. John V. Fuller Capt. Stanley Keeve Jr.
Director, Navy Managing Editor Region Hawaii Public Affairs Anna General Agnes Tauyan Editor Communication Strategist Don Robbins Bill Doughty Sports Editor Randy Dela Cruz Director, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Public Affairs Graphic Artist Grace Hew Len Nikki Alwin
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Summer Safety
Know the rules of the beach Practicing Anna General the middle of the Pacific ocean, tions, such as wearing a U.S. Managing Editor, Ho’okele the island stands in the way of Coast Guard-approved personal Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs the North equatorial current and fl otation device when around the OPSEC is vital the east-west tradewinds, caus- water. Hawaii’s white sandy beaches, ing Hawaii’s ocean current to fl ow • on t i e ea rst rotect at Joint Base abundant marine life and giant in a circular pattern. This means your neck. Check for depth and swells draw thousands of surfers, the ocean around Hawaii is un- obstructions before diving, and go Maurice Aubuchon tourists and locals to the shore- predictable. in eet rst t e rst time JBPHH IT services management line each year. With its unexpected currents, • Pa es eciall close attention While some beaches are perfect one should never turn their back to children and elderly persons Operational Security (OPSEC) is a vital for family fun, other beaches are to the ocean as the wind, tides when at the beach. Even in shal- part of protecting the Joint Base mission, ser- extremely dangerous and suited and swells can cause the weather low water, wave action can cause vice members, and families. Every member of only for experienced swimmers or to change quickly in a matter of a loss of footing. the Joint Base team plays an important role pro surfers. minutes. • Pa attention to local weat er in ensuring we deny our adversaries critical According to the National Aero- Before swimming in the ocean, conditions and forecasts. Stop information. We cannot afford to let our guard nautics and Space Administra- here are a few tips provided by swimming at the first indication down whether on or off duty. tion (NASA), scientists discovered the American Red Cross: of bad weather. OPSEC is a systematic process by which we the behavior of Hawaii’s ocean to • earn to swim e best t in Although we want to enjoy can deny adversaries sensitive unclassified be unique. While observing data anyone can do to stay safe in and the ocean, it is best to be aware voice and data information regarding our ca- from a Quikscat satellite, they around water is to learn how to of the potential dangers that ex- pabilities and intentions. found a water highway that ex- swim and to never swim alone. ist. Whatever stretch of Hawai- It focuses on identifying and safeguarding tends from Asia to the Hawaiian • wim in areas s er ise b a ian beach you plan to visit, never sensitive or critical information, whether it’s Islands causing a backward fl ow- lifeguard. underestimate the power of the about you, your family, your overall mission, ing countercurrent from east to • ea an obe all r les an ocean. or your day-to-day operations. We all have west, known as the “Hawaiian posted signs. For more safety information, access to this type of information. Whether Lee Countercurrent.” • il ren or ine erience visit http://www.greatlifehawaii. we realize it or not, every day there are adver- With the Hawaiian Islands in swimmers should take precau- com/recreation/safety saries trying to gain this information. Their analysts are piecing together small bits of data to determine the big picture related to our missions. Here are some OPSEC tips to keep in mind: • rin social e ents an amil at er- May is Motorcycle Safety Month ings, maintain a need-to-know basis pertain- ing to all sensitive and critical information in Suit up with proper safety gear conversation. • ncr t all email t at contain Personal Identifiable Information (PII), For Official Story and photo by Use Only (FOUO), and Critical Information Ensign Britney Duesler (CI) prior to sending. Never send PII, FOUO, Navy Region Hawaii or CI from a personal email account. Public Affairs • e er lea e P an oc ments in shred boxes. Shred all documents immedi- For riders like Yeoman ately using a cross-cut shredder. Never use a Second Class Kelvin Mar- shredder that cut in strips. shall, safety gear is every- • Be min l o o r social me ia ostin s thing. After wiping out on Adversaries search online for data about H-1 at 55 miles per hour, military and government personnel and all Marshall walked away matters related to residence, work, family wit minimal in ries members and places frequently visited. thanks to the quality of Your diligence in OPSEC is key to ensuring the gear he was wearing. effectiveness, operations and safety. OPSEC “I was doing the speed is not intended to be a replacement for tradi- limit when a piece of tional security programs that are designed to sheet metal came off a rotect classi e in ormation construction vehicle near For more information, visit http://www. an exit ramp,” Marshall navy.mil/ah_online/OPSEC/. said. “The SUV in front of me tried to swerve around it and hit the metal, which defl ected to- wards my bike.” rated, meaning you can • e artment o rans- Marshall attributes the e man ec nd lass ( ) el in ars all assi ned a al r ace r iddle Pacifi c e ect a nite amo nt o portation-approved hel- lack of broken bones and ensures his gloves are properly fastened prior to heading home from work on his motorcycle. time] of abrasion wear at a met. abrasions to his safety File photo certain speed.” • e rotection in t e gear, which included rac- For some riders, style form of shatter resistant ing boots, a reinforced required replacement, Marshall also empha- boots when riding, but is as im ortant as certi - safety goggles or face riding jacket with rigid Marshall’s other gear sized the importance of does not require a back- cation. Marshall agrees, shield properly affixed to plastic inserts, a back- withstood the test of time. having proper footwear pack. Marshall went one pointing out that color the helmet. ack an a ro erl tte He still wears the same and accessories. step further, upgrading plays an important factor • t r o er-t e-ankle helmet. reinforced jacket, which “I really believe you his boots with rigid plastic in visibility on the road. A footwear. “You only get one body, now sports a minor fray on should have full race boots over a leather exterior for high contrast color scheme • on slee e s irt or one head,” Marshall said. the sleeve. and a backpack,” Marshall durability and protection. makes it easier for cars jacket and long trousers. “Invest in good gear, espe- “It’s about convenience said. He recommends riders to see motorcyclists, es- • ll- n ere lo es cially a helmet.” versus safety,” he said, The Navy’s Traffic customize their gear, buy- pecially during an early More information can Following the crash, opening the heavy jacket Safety Program, in accor- ing directly from the man- morning commute to work. be found online at https:// Marshall replaced his to reveal the removable dance with OPNAVINST ufacturer and upgrading The Navy requires rid- oni a s la mil irec- helmet with a new one. plastic inserts along the 5100.12J, requires all Sail- as necessary. ers to wear the following tives under the OPNA- Although the helmet spine. “My gear saved me.” ors to have over-the-ankle “Most gear is abrasion gear: VINST 5100.12J. May 26, 2017 Ho‘okele A-5
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mdr ris er ei le assi ned c mmander marine rce Pacifi c lee i c es is idea a a ne se r nmanned aerial e icles PACFLT Sailors develop new use for UAVs Story and photo by MC1 Phillip Pavlovich MWR Aquatics offers pool safety tips PACFLT Public Affairs “Man-overboard, man-overboard, man-overboard, Reid Tokeshi always watch the entire pool, es- The summer hours for Scott Pool port side,” is announced across the Navy over ships’ in- Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam pecially if they are handling issues on the Pearl Harbor side will be tercom systems and is a signal for Sailors and Marines Morale, Welfare and Recreation with other patrons or equipment. rom J ne to e t a swim to quickly transit to their muster stations as search and • loatation e ices are not a s b- will include early bird from 5 to 7 rescue teams prepare to deploy for recovery. In Hawaii, pool season is year- stitute for child supervision. Stay a.m. Monday through Friday, lunch According to the Naval Safety Center, since 2006 round and the summer months are alert. lap swim from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. more than 110 Sailors and Marines have fallen over- prime time, especially with kids on • on t r n on t e ool ecks Monday through Friday and late lap board, and eight lost their lives. school break. Even with non-slip measures, a wet swim 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Operating during rough seas and low visibility in- Amongst all the fun, it’s import- surface still has potential for slip- Thursday. Lap swim on weekends is creases the risk of someone going overboard, and at ant to remember to have safety in and-falls. 10 a.m. to noon Saturday and Sun- the same time, is the most diffi cult time to maintain a mind at the same time. Here are Here are the summer pool hours day. Open swim at Scott Pool is from visual on the Sailor. some water safety tips provided by for the base. 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, “Being on the sail of a sub during a night transit in the Aquatics Department of Joint Arizona Pool on Ford Island will and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sun- stormy weather made me think about what if someone Base Morale, Welfare and Recre- be open Memorial Day weekend on day and federal holidays. were to fall overboard, how hard would it be to turn ation (MWR). May 27, 28 and 29. It will be closed Towers Pool at Makalapa hous- around and find them,” said Lt. Cmdr. Christopher • l s nscreen min tes a to J ne an o en J ne ing area summer hours include lap Keithley, attached to Commander, Submarine Force, before entering the water. Reapply to J l e ool will be o en swim from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday U.S. Pacifi c Fleet (SUBPAC). periodically (about every two hours) weeken s onl J l to e t through Friday. Open swim from “As a submarine officer, I have done numerous throughout the day. Open swim is 1 to 5 p.m. Monday to J ne to J l is rom to m man-overboard drills at sea where I gained an appre- • ta awa rom rains or s c- Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday Tuesday and Thursday, and from ciation for the diffi culty in keeping track of low profi le tion outlets, especially children. and Sunday. noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sun- objects in even the calmest of seas. It was this back- Hair, jewelry, bathing suits and Pool 2 on the Hickam side day. It will be open weekends only ground that I brought to one of our innovation Lab even limbs (for small kids) can get is closed on Mondays. It is open rom J l to e t an is close [iLab] events where the discussion of Unmanned Aerial stuck. Tuesday through Friday from 1 to all federal holidays. Vehicles (UAVs) occurred.” • Parents nee to a attention 5 p.m. The hours on Saturdays, Note that Pool 1 remains closed iLab is part of The Bridge Program, a Pacifi c Fleet and watch their kids, even if a life- Sundays and federal holidays is for repairs. Wahiawa Annex pool is owned program, that encourages innovation by provid- guard is present. Lifeguards cannot noon to 5 p.m. targeted to open in early June. ing Sailors of all paygrades an avenue to pitch ideas to top Navy offi cers and is intended to improve procedures and equipment used in the fl eet. “My UAV concept isn’t meant to replace current A mem rial is se a e P lice ee lic dem ns ra i n i li in man-overboard procedures but work with them,” in ase ec ri rces ( ) Airmen a e assed Keithley said. “Because of this program, I was able to present my idea and hopefully contribute to solving this challenge.” During the initial proof of concept pilot program event, which ran from December 2015 to February 2016, Keithley and his team from iLab came together to develop their plan and pitch their idea. “After seeing what UAVs and current camera tech- nologies were capable of, I thought of how relatively easy it could be to create a man-overboard spotter UAV which could help recovery vessels vector in on Sailors in the water.” Keithley and his team’s UAV idea was selected as one of the four ideas to move on to the annual U.S. Pacifi c Command Pacifi c Operational Science & Technology (POST) conference. At POST, they presented their idea to senior offi cers and executives from commands throughout the Pacifi c and were selected as the winning idea to be presented at the next PACFLT Commander’s Conference in June. “I’m grateful for this opportunity and hope one day I Honoring the fallen: JBSF observes Police Week can see the man-overboard UAV used on every ship and Story and photo by National Police Week and law enforcement per- fallen men and women submarine that operate in open Tech. Sgt. was established in 1962 sonnel face potentially from Joint Base Pearl water,” Keithley said. Heather Redman by President John F. hazardous situations ev- Harbor-Hickam,” said To learn more, visit http://www. 15th Wing Public Affairs Kennedy. ery day, whether it be in Capt. Joseph Cortez, cpf.navy.mil/news.aspx/110274. “National Police Week response to a domestic dis- JBSF operations officer. Joint Base Security pays special recognition to pute, a traffi c violation at “This is our chance to Forces (JBSF) came to- those law enforcement of- a stop, or on a mission in pay tribute to those who gether to remember their fi cers who have lost their support of contingency op- have died in service in our fallen comrades during lives in the line of duty erations around the globe. country.” ta fi re safe National Police Week at for the safety and protec- This week helps serve This year’s events in- Joint Base Pearl Har- tion of others,” said Senior as a reminder to appreci- cluded a retreat ceremony, bor-Hickam, May 15-19. Airman Jeffrey Custodio, ate those keeping the com- a public demonstration of w ile rillin According to the Na- JBSF police services clerk. munity safe every day. the JBSF capabilities and National Fire Protection Association tional Peace Officer’s Security forces Airmen, “We have an opportu- equipment, and a ruck Memorial Fund website, Sailors, Soldiers, Marines nity to remember our 19 march. Provided by the Federal Fire Department
There’s nothing like outdoor grilling during the summer. It’s one of the most popular ways to cook food. But, a grill placed too close to anything that can burn is a fi re hazard. They can be very hot, causing burn injuries. Follow these simple tips and you will be on the way to safe grilling.
Safety tips: • Pro ane an c arcoal barbec e rills s o l only be used outdoors. • e rill s o l be lace well awa rom the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches. • ee c il ren an ets at least t ree eet away from the grill area. • ee o r rill clean b remo in rease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill. • e er lea e o r rill natten e • lwa s make s re o r as rill li is o en before lighting it.
For more information, visit www.nfpa.org. May 26, 2017 Ho‘okele A-7
U.S. Soldiers, Hawaii National Guard, evacuate a role player during a simulated mass casualty scenario in support of Balikatan 2017 on the island of Calayan, Philippines, May 16. By training together the Philippines and U.S. military build upon shared tactics, techniques, and procedures that enhance readiness and response capabilities to natural disasters.Photo by MC2 Daniel James Lewis
Builder Constructionman Apprentice Matthew asa i r m n l l ses a ll a d rin a Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 concrete placement on Camp Mitchell at Naval Station Rota, Spain, May 16. Photo by Alexa Trafton
Above: Capt. Stanley Keeve Jr., commander, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, greets Diane Tom-Ogata (left) and Manuel Mejia (center), members of the Polynesian Voyaging Society and crewmembers of Hokule’a, during an Asian American and Pacifi c Islander Heritage Month celebration at the Hickam Memorial Theater, May 17. Photo by MC2 Gabrielle Joyner
Above: Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Seaman Wilmar Macadangdang, from Waipahu, performs maintenance aboard Air transportation Airmen from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam participate in a Port Dawg Memorial 5K Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael run on Hickam Field, May 19. The run was part of a coordinated event with other air transportation units Murphy (DDG 112). The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia- around the world to honor ‘port dawg’ Airmen who have passed away. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman Pacifi c r inel r m re an ears r m in re i nal peace and security. Photo by MC3 Danny Kelley May 26, 2017 Ho‘okele A-9 Preserving the force Jim Mattis from past mishaps. The Secretary of Defense personal use of known best practices such as From Memorial Day proper diet and sleep hy- through Labor Day, many of giene, responsible use of us will face increased expo- alcohol, regular physical sure to hazards at home and exercise, and driving with- on the job. Warm weather out distraction will help and longer days combine ensure all are prepared to for greater opportunities to tackle the critical work of travel, play sports, and en- defending the nation. Uni- joy recreational activities of formed and civilian per- every kind. sonnel alike must leverage As leaders, we must pre- every available tool to pre- pare ourselves and engage before, we still lost 59 no- vent injuries as well as the our people to ensure we ble warriors to a variety of loss of valuable material exercise sound judgment fatal mishaps, primarily and equipment. and focused leadership to motor vehicle crashes and The opportunity to lessen the vulnerability of water related activities. lead this department as our uniformed and civilian Therefore, I challenge Secretary of Defense is workforce to unique sum- you to build upon your humbling, and I am truly mertime hazards. One loss excellent efforts from honored to serve the world’s is too many. The preser- last year to continue this finest military, civilan per- vation of our force is a na- downward trend. To safely sonnel, and their families. tional security imperative. enjoy an active season this Thank you for your selfless While the actions you summer, each of us must service to the nation and took last year resulted in learn and heed those les- enjoy a safe and healthy fewer losses than the year sons painfully gleaned summer season.
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) sits pierside during a special port visit to celebrate the ship’s 20th anniversary in the city where it was commissioned. Photo by MCC Mark R. Alvarez
USS Hopper celebrates 20th anniversary with visit MC2 Curtis D. Spencer cific exercise and a frequent guest of host USS Hopper Public Affairs cities during Navy fleet weeks. Most recently, Hopper returned from a The crew of the Arleigh Burke-class 180-day independent deployment to the guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper Arabian Gulf, western Pacific and Indian (DDG 70) celebrated the ship’s 20th anni- Ocean, Feb. 21. versary during a port visit in San Fran- The ship was named in honor of Rear cisco, the city where it was commissioned, Adm. Grace Hopper, a pioneering com- May 17-19. puter scientist. Adm. Hopper and her Hopper, homeported at Joint Base Pearl namesake ship are affectionately referred Harbor-Hickam, was commissioned Sept. to as Amazing Grace. 6, 1997 as the 20th Arleigh Burke-class The ship’s motto, “Aude Et Effice,” guided-missile destroyer. translates into the English phrase “Dare This port visit fell on the heels of 20 And Do.” The phrase, often used by Adm. years of fleet exercises, including eight de- Hopper, captures the spirit of her quest for ployments to the Pacific, Middle East and pushing the limits of conventional think- Horn of Africa. Hopper has also been a fa- ing and the ability to discover unique ap- miliar sight at the biennial Rim of the Pa- proaches and solutions to problem solving. May 26, 2017 Ho‘okele B-1
Photos by Sgt. Colin McAllister Army Music Hawaii
The free and open-to-the-public 32nd Annual Combined Military Band Concert took place May 20 at the historic Hawaii Theatre in Honolulu. The combined band featured service members from each branch of the military, with each respective conductor taking turns overseeing patriotic songs. This year, the United States Marine Forces of the Pacifi c Band was the military lead and they were led and conducted by Chief Warrant Offi cer 3 Bryan Sherlock. Honolulu Navy League sponsored the event. May 26, 2017 Ho‘okele B-2 Youth Sports hosts America’s Kids Run Blood drives scheduled U A S B P .
• M 0 . . . . at Fort Shafter Building 503-B
• 0 . . . . at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii chapel, Mokapu Street Building 6677
• . . . . at the Hickam change Building 1235
• . . . . at the avy change main entrance MWR Marketing photo by Glenn Coloma • . . . . at the Hickam More than 500 kids and adults participated in the national running event America’s Armed Forces Kids Run to honor Armed change Forces Day, May 20, at Hickam Earhart Track Field. The Joint BaseTeen Center’s Keystone Club and Teen Center staff were among the volunteers at this year’s event. Joint Base Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Youth Sports hosted the run. • 4 . . . . at the Schofield Barracks change main entrance Building 694
Joint Base MWR block party provides food, • . . . . at OAA Building on Ford n ac i i ies a a ia a Anne s r s fi eld sland, 1845 Wasp Blvd. Reid Tokeshi main entrance Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam For more information, contact Michelle Lele- Morale, Welfare and Recreation Himalaya at 433-6148 or Michelle.Lele.civ mail.mil Hoping to start the weekend on a fun note, Joint Base Morale, Wel- fare and Recreation (MWR) hosted a block party at the Wahiawa An- ‘Mighty Mo’ welcomes nex sports fi eld, May 19. An early shower didn’t put a military for free on damper on the festivities, as those in attendance got to enjoy free hot Memorial Day, May 29 dogs, hamburgers and shave ice at the afternoon event. To honor those in the armed forces who have served With the theme “Breaking Into and sacrifi ced for their country, the Battleship Missouri Summer,” MWR staff dressed up in Memorial will offer free admission to all active-duty, kitschy attire and offered up out- reserve, auxiliary, and retired U.S. military personnel door games and activities. and their family members on Memorial Day. Participants young and old On Monday, May 29, those who present a valid mil- competed for fun in balloon toss, MWR Marketing photo by Glenn Coloma itary I.D. will receive free admission at the ticket and hula hoop and fi tness tests. MWR The Joint Base Morale, Welfare and Recreation block party at the Wahiawa Annex information booth at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. awarded prizes in giveaways every s r s fi eld ea red man ac i i ies r a endees For those who have approved base access onto Ford Is- half hour. land, free admission with a valid military I.D. can also Many base programs joined MWR, giveaways and activities. games and activities, a free steak be obtained at the entrance to the Battleship Missouri including the Navy Exchange, Mil- MWR periodically holds free plate awaits all who attend, cour- Memorial. “It’s a privilege to host our military ohana itary & Family Support Center and events for their customers. The tesy of Cooks From The Valley. aboard the Mighty Mo this Memorial Day,” said Mi- others. Along with the helpful infor- next big event is on May 29 when For more information on the chael A. Carr, president and CEO of the memorial. mation to share with the patrons, Beachfest will be held at Hickam latest MWR activities, go to www. For more information, call (toll-free) 1-877-644-4896 many of the booths offered separate Harbor. In addition to the free greatlifehawaii.com. or visit www.USSMissouri.org. May 26, 2017 Ho‘okele B-3 Events to commemorate Battle of Midway
Torpedo Squadron Six (VT-6) TBD-1 aircraft are prepared for launching on USS Enterprise (CV-6) on the morning of June 4, 1942, in advance of the Battle of Midway. Offi cial U.S. Navy photograph
June 2017 marks the sentations and in-depth Battle of Midway events ter. The event is hosted by 75th anniversary of the discussions. Speakers will go online to www.pacifi- the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Navy’s and the nation’s include Craig Symonds, caviationmuseum.org/ Service. most historically signifi- author of “Battle of Mid- midway Guest speaker will be UPCOMING EVENTS cant naval victory. The way” and Jonathan Par- • tation H o com- Capt. Todd A. Gagnon, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Battle of Midway took shall, author “Shattered memoration at 1 p.m. commanding offi cer, Navy place from June 3 to 7, Sword: The Untold Story June 2 at Building 1. Information Operations Morale, Welfare and Recreation 1942 and changed the tide of the Battle of Midway.” The commemoration will Command Hawaii. of the war in the Pacific Admission to the event be hosted by U.S. Pacific The event will also fea- and the course of world will be free. Fleet to honor the person- ture a live feed of the na- history. • Battle o i wa re- nel of Station Hypo and tional Battle of Midway Movie night set for today The following events ception will be held from the breaking of the Japa- ceremony from Midway have been scheduled pro- 5 to 7 p.m. May 31 at the nese code, which played a Atoll. at Pool 2 mote the significance of Pacific Aviation Museum pivotal role in the victory This event will be open the Battle of Midway. Pearl Harbor. at the Battle of Midway. to the public. • FREE MOVIE NIGHT will be held from 6 to 9 • e Battle o i wa Admission to the event This event will be open to Information on the 75th p.m. today at Pool 2. “Finding Dory” will be shown symposium will be held on will be free. RSVP is re- all Common Access Card anniversary of the Battle on the big screen. For more information, call 260- May 31 and June 1 at the quired. holders. of Midway can be found Pacific Aviation Museum For more information • Battle o i wa at the Naval History and 9736 Pearl Harbor. The sympo- on the symposium and re- commemoration will be Heritage website: www. • ADVANCE SCREENING OF “WONDER sium will explore the ori- ception, email education@ held at 7:30 a.m. June 5 history.navy.mil/browse- gins and outcomes of the pacifi caviationmuseum. at the World War II Valor by-topic/commemora- WOMAN” will begin at 6 p.m. tomorrow at battle from both sides of org or call 445-9137. To in the Pacific National tions-toolkits/wwii-75/ Sharkey Theater. Admission is free to the first the conflict through pre- register for the museum Monument Visitor Cen- battle-of-midway.html 400 authorized patrons. The ticket booth and doors will open at 1:30 p.m. Active duty may receive up to four tickets. Retired military, military Beachfest to feature free steaks, boat regatta family members and Department of Defense card holders may receive up to two tickets. For more Reid Tokeshi information, call 473-2651. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam • FREE BEACHFEST will be held from 11 a.m. Morale, Welfare and Recreation to 3 p.m. May 29 at Hickam Harbor. The Armed A free steak lunch awaits ev- Services YMCA and MWR will bring in a variety eryone who comes to Joint Base of activities, crafts, entertainment, games and Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s contests. Families can participate in a cardboard (MWR) Beachfest on May 29, com- boat regatta. Cooks From the Valley will grill up pliments of Cooks from the Valley, a longtime supporter of U.S. service free steak lunches. For more information, visit members. www.greatlifehawaii.com All who come to the event at Hickam Harbor can get a free plate • FREE READ TO DOG PROGRAM will be that includes a steak, tossed green held from 9 to 11 a.m. May 31 at the Joint Base salad, roll, fruit and bottle of water. Besides a free steak lunch courtesy of Cooks from the Valley, MWR’s Beachfest will Library. Patrons can sign up their youth to read feature competitions such as a cardboard boat regatta. The steak plates will be available MWR fi le photo stories to Bear, a therapy dog, and encourage from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. while sup- them to read aloud. For more information, call plies last. tivities. including lei making, lawn games, 449-8299 to set up a reading time or visit www. Organizers are saying there will There will be contests through- scavenger hunts and more are on be a good amount of steaks so cus- out the day. Some of the competi- the schedule. The Navy’s U.S. Pa- greatlifehawaii.com. tomers don’t need to be shy about tions include eating competitions cifi c Fleet Band and the Air Force • COLOR YOUR SUMMER 4.0 will be held from getting their free lunch. and relay races. One event will Band of the Pacifi c – Hawaii, will 5 to 8 p.m. June 3 at the new Joint Base Teen While having a free steak lunch, be the cardboard boat regatta, provide live musical entertainment. patrons are invited to enjoy MWR’s where teams build then race their All activities are subject to Center location. Teens ages 13 to 18 years can Beachfest. This free event from cardboard boats in the waters of change. For the most up-to-date in- start off the summer covered in color. The cost is MWR, sponsored by Armed Ser- Hickam Harbor. formation, go to www.greatlifeha- $5 and the deadline to sign up is May 31 at the vices YMCA, will feature many ac- Numerous other free activities, waii.com. Teen Center. For more information, call 448-0418. • TEEN CENTER WHITE PLAINS SURFING remote controlled aircraft. Biggest Little Airshow will feature activities for AND BARBECUE will be held from 8:30 a.m. to adults and children of all ages. “This year is shaping up 3 p.m. June 5 at White Plains Beach, Barbers Photo by Jose Rodrigues of Picture This! Photography to be the biggest little air- show ever,” said Michael Point. Participants can enjoy surfing and free food Fetyko, Warbirds West with the JBPHH teens and staff. Participants Team captain. “We will should bring swim gear, water, sunscreen, hat, have Top Gun and Red towels, slippers and rash guards. Participants Flag champion pilots from will be leaving from the Teen Center at 8:30 a.m. the mainland to perform Transportation will be provided. This event is free dogfight reenactments, formation fl ying and aer- to ages 13-18 years old. The deadline to sign up obatic performances, sure is May 31. Limited spots are available. For more to have the crowd on information, call 448-0418. their feet. Pilots will pay tribute to the greatest • YOUTH SUMMER SPORTS REGISTRATIONS generation with honor- for BMX/skateboard, youth sports baseball and ifi c storytelling accompa- softball and parkour camp will end on May 31. nying exhilarating flight Registration will be available online through Child demonstrations. Youth Program online services and will remain “From vintage giant scale warbirds and jet open through the deadline or until spaces are powered aircraft fl ying at filled, whichever comes first. Participants need to Biggest Little Airshow set for June 3, 4 speeds approaching 200 have current registration on file at the Youth Sports mph to ‘head spinning’ office. For full schedule and costs, visit www. Pacifi c Aviation II aircraft displays, and was the decisive turning aerobatic helicopter rou- greatlifehawaii.com. Museum Pearl Harbor the return of “Snow Fields point of World War II in tines, this year’s Biggest in June” for kids. the Pacifi c. Little Airshow is jam • LEARN TO STAND UP PADDLEBOARD AT Pacific Aviation Mu- The two-day event will Performances will in- packed with action,” Fe- HICKAM HARBOR will be held at 9:15 a.m. and seum Pearl Harbor’s re- also static aircraft and clude an epic Battle of tyko said. 10:30 a.m. June 3 at MWR Outdoor Recreation mote control Biggest full-size aircraft on dis- Midway reenactment with Visitors can also enjoy Little Airshow in Hawaii play, “candy bombings” dive bombers and fi ghter free tours of Hangar 79 Hickam Harbor. This is an introductory class to is back for its 10th year. over Ford Island runway planes commemorating and climb into the open give participants the ability to learn the basics The event will be held for kids, hands-on model- the 75th anniversary, cockpits of some of the in a stress free environment. The cost is $25, Saturday, June 3 and ing stations, a kids zone a fleet of Japanese AM6 museum’s classic aircraft. and the deadline to sign up is June 1. For more Sunday, June 4, from 10 with rides, food, drinks, Zero Fighters that will Hangar 79 still bears the information, call 449-5215. a.m. to 4 p.m. retail, music, entertain- reenact the Pearl Harbor bullet holes of the Dec. 7, Guests will be able to ment, and other activi- attack, a USAF Thunder- 1941 attack on Pearl Har- • FREE CHUCK MILLIGAN COMEDY drive on to Ford Island for ties. Hangar 79 will be bird Shooting Star jet for- bor. HYPNOSIS SHOW will be held at 7 p.m. on June this event, or take the free open, providing access to mation flight, a Top Gun Inside, guests will 3 and 12:30 p.m. on June 4 at Sharkey Theater. shuttle from the Pearl see the museum’s aircraft F14 and bent wing Corsair see helicopters, fighter Harbor Visitor Center. exhibits, plus the B-17E heritage fl ight, and a grand planes, and Lt. Ted Chuck Milligan’s shows are designed to be Parking is free. Swamp Ghost and Naka- fi nale candy bomb drop per- Shealy’s Restoration entertaining while maintaining the dignity of the The airshow features jima Kate, in restoration. formed by retired Air Force Shop, the 1941 machine audience. The June 3 show is adult-themed and remote control pilots and This year’s event will Gen. Ray John, Jr. shop that is busy restor- is open to 18 years and older only. The June 4 their giant-scale aircraft. also pay tribute to the Biggest Little Airshow ing the museum’s aircraft. show is open to all ages. For more information, Other attractions include 75th anniversary of the will welcome back War- For more information, open cockpits, hangar Battle of Midway, a 1942 birds West, a team of visit www.Pacifi cAviation- visit www.greatlifehawaii.com. tours, restored World War sea-and-air battle that pilots flying giant-scale Museum.org. May 26, 2017 Ho‘okele B-4 Armed Forces Hawaii Futbol Club wins MISO Championship Story and photo by Sanchez said that because he has Randy Dela Cruz played with Zamora for a few years, Sports Editor, Ho‘okele he knew what he was thinking before Zamora even made the pass. Ever since the Armed Forces Hawaii “We’ve been training for a while, so we Futbol Club (AFHFC) got together three know each other,” Sanchez said. “I’m glad years ago, the club has made quite an im- I was there at the right moment. I just pact in competition both locally and na- wanted to score and do it for my team.” tionwide. While it took almost the entire fi rst half In the team’s short history, they have to come up with a goal, AFHFC wasted already captured two runners up rank- little time picking up the second goal in ings in the Defenders Cup Tournament, the second half. which is the military’s version of the After about three minutes into the sec- World Cup. On May 21, AFHFC added to ond half, AFHFC started a fast break at their ever-growing list of awards by win- midfield, with the ball moving from the ning the 2017 Major Island Soccer Or- left to the middle of fi eld and into the con- ganization Division II Championship by trol of Sgt. Ramin Ott. beating the Honolulu Soccer Club Bulls As the Bulls defense converged to stop Jr., 2-0, at Waipio Peninsula Soccer Com- the ball, Ott made a nice pass to a wide- plex Stadium. open Zamora, who fi nished off a one-on- Co-team captain Electrician’s Mate 1st one against the goalkeeper with a clean Class Luis Zamora was a key player on shot to the net and a 2-0 advantage. both team’s goals. “Ott did a great job of drawing the de- Zamora chipped in with an assist on the fenders there,” Zamora said. “I called him fi rst goal of the game and then came back out, he saw the open space and I just took early in the second half to score a goal of advantage.” his own for the fi nal margin of victory. Up with a 2-0 lead and 40 minutes left “We worked really hard this whole sea- to play, AFHFC handed over duties to the son,” Zamora said. “To come out on top team’s defense, which preserved the win here in the last game means the world to with a shutdown effort. us.” Especially tough was the play of AF- The hotly contested game between two HFC goalkeeper Senior Airman Ryan very evenly matched teams was a stale- Barrantes, who was being heralded as the mate for most of the fi rst half, as neither game’s most valuable player by many in squad could secure a lead for the fi rst 41 attendance. minutes of play. “Our defense played a big important With time winding down to halftime, role,” Zamora said. “Obviously, Ryan did a AFHFC moved the ball deep into Bulls nice job of shutting them down from min- territory, as Zamora swept to the goal ute one.” from the left wing. While Zamora said that he would love The Bulls defense made a nice recovery to take this team into the upcoming De- to cut off Zamora, but as the defense col- fenders Cup, he said that he would be los- lapsed on him, Zamora shuffled a quick ing quite a few players before that time pass back to the top of the box to Army comes up again this year. Sgt. Victor Sanchez. In the meantime, he said it’s back to re- The ball settled right into Sanchez’s building and the team is looking for a few wheelhouse, where he calmly reared back new players to keep the club’s winning and launched a shot past the goalkeeper tradition going strong. and into the net for a 1-0 lead. “Unfortunately, we have a lot of players “I saw that I had a one-on-one situa- who are leaving,” Zamora said. “That’s the tion, but my angle wasn’t right,” Zamora bad thing about being a military team. So, said. “I picked up my head and I saw right now, we’re doing tryouts to get play- him (Sanchez) coming into the middle. ers for the summer league and building a I decided to pass to him and luckily, we team for the Defenders Cup.” got a goal out of it. It defi nitely gave us For more information, contact Zamora an advantage going into the second half or Information Systems Technician 1st because now they would have to play Class Jay Reynard at armedforcesha- catch up.” [email protected]. Armed Forces Hawaii Futbol Club Sgt. Ramin Ott crashes into the goalkeeper. May 26, 2017 Ho‘okele B-5 Community MAY/JUNE CALENDAR
VIETNAM WAR 50TH ANNIVERSARY WORK, PERSONAL LIFE BALANCE MAY 27, 29 — vents will be held MAY 30, JUNE 2 — A class on on Oahu commemorating the 50th work and personal life balance will be BEACHFEST/COOKS FROM THE VALLEY AT HICKAM HARBOR anniversary of the Vietnam War. The held from 9 to 11 a.m. May 30, and 1 Vietnam 50 Years Memorial Parade and to 3 p.m. June 2 at Military and Family Ceremony in Waikiki will be held from Support Center Pearl Harbor. This class 4 to 8 p.m. May 27 at Fort DeRussy, will focus on strategies to create realistic alakaua Avenue and apiolani Park. e pectations and challenge negative n addition, Vietnam veterans will be thinking patterns, while e panding your on hand to help unveil Pacific Aviation toolkit for ma imum balance. FM : www. Museum Pearl Harbor’s newest aircraft, greatlifehawaii.com/family-support/mfsc- the F-105 at 11 a.m. May 27 in the class-schedule or 474-1999. museum’s hangar 79. A meet-and-greet with Vietnam veterans will be held at 1 BATTLE OF MIDWAY SYMPOSIUM p.m. May 27 at Pacific Aviation Museum MAY 31, JUNE 1 — Marking the 75th hangar 79. n addition, a Joint city, state anniversary of the Battle of Midway, the and national memorial service will be Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor held at 8:30 a.m. May 29 at the ational will present award-winning authors and Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific historians Craig Symonds and Jonathan Punchbowl . This service is dedicated Parshall in a two-day symposium. A to the living, the deceased and Missing Battle of Midway e hibit reception will MAY 29 — Beachfest, sponsored by Armed Services YMCA, will be held in Action of the Vietnam War. FM : be held from 5 to 7 p.m. May 31. The from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hickam Harbor. t will be open to Department www.vietnam50years.org and www. symposium will be held from 9 a.m. to of Defense D cardholders and their sponsored guests. The event will pacificaviationmuseum.org/ 4 p.m. May 31 and June 1. FM : email include a free steak lunch, courtesy of Cooks from the Valley. All who ducation PacificAviationMuseum. come to the event at Hickam Harbor can get a free plate that includes KEIKI ID EVENT org or call 445-9137 or register online at a steak, tossed green salad, roll, fruit and bottle of water. The steak MAY 27 — Free keiki D cards will be www.PacificAviationMuseum.org/Midway plates will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. n addition, Beachfest will available for children from 11 a.m. to 2 include contests, activities, crafts, and music by the .S. Pacific Fleet p.m. at the Pearl Harbor avy change CONFLICT MANAGEMENT Band and the Air Force Band of the Pacific-Hawaii. Valet bike parking will mall children’s department. The event MAY 31 — A class on conflict be available for Beachfest. FM : www.greatlifehawaii.com. is for all authorized patrons and their management will be held from 1 to 3 children. FM : 423-3287. p.m. at Military and Family Support Center Hickam. The class is designed OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT to help participants learn how to MAY 27 — A free special outdoor prevent conflict from escalating and communication will be held from 9 to management will be held from presentation for the family of the how to work with others to solve 11 a.m. at Military and Family Support 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Military animated movie “Sing ” will be held from problems. FM : www.greatlifehawaii. Center Hickam. Techni ues suitable for and Family Support Center 6 to 9 p.m. at the Pearl Harbor avy com/family-support/mfsc-class- each age group will be discussed. FM : Pearl Harbor. The class will change X lower parking lot. The schedule or 474-1999. www.greatlifehawaii.com/family-support/ discuss how stress affects our event will include light refreshments mfsc-class-schedule or 474-1999. personal and professional lives, and food for purchase. The event is for SAPR COMMAND POC TRAINING how we can decrease the stress authorized patrons, who can bring their MAY 31 — Se ual Assault Prevention FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT CLASS we are e periencing, how to blankets and beach chairs to this event. and Response SAPR command JUNE 1 — A class on applying for interrupt the stress cycle and use Free tickets to the event can be picked point-of-contact training will be held federal jobs will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. rela ation techni ues. FM : www. up at the X mall aloha center. FM : from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Military and at Military and Family Support Center greatlifehawaii.com/family-support/ 423-3287 or email Stephanie.Lau Family Support Center Pearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor. The class will include how mfsc-class-schedule or 474-1999. ne web.org. Participants need to contact the Se ual to navigate the SAJobs website and Assault Response Coordinator for understand the application process from PACFLT BAND WIND ENSEMBLE TIME MANAGEMENT more information and to register for this start to finish. t will also cover topics JUNE 14 — The .S. Pacific Fleet MAY 30 — A time management class course, which will re uire a letter of such as hiring preferences and programs Band wind ensemble will perform a will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Military designation. FM : www.greatlifehawaii. for veterans and military spouses. FM : free public community outreach concert and Family Support Center Pearl com/family-support/mfsc-class-schedule www.greatlifehawaii.com/family-support/ at 9 a.m. at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Harbor. FM : www.greatlifehawaii.com/ or 474-1999. mfsc-class-schedule or 474-1999. Center. nder the direction of Lt. elly family-support/mfsc-class-schedule or Cartwright, the wind ensemble will 474-1999. PARENT AND CHILD COMMUNICATION STRESS MANAGEMENT celebrate Flag Day with a program of JUNE 1 — A class on parent and child JUNE 2 — A class on stress American music. MOVIE SHOWTIMES SHARKEY THEATER HICKAM MEMORIAL THEATER
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Fire Inspector Angela Yamane Federal Fire Department
As part of a Memorial Day remembrance, res ower or ti lea es lei t at are - inc es in length can be dropped off at several locations to a a rom a m to m They can be dropped off at the following lo- cations. • e eral ire e artment Hea arters on enter ri e Bl • Pearl Harbor ire tation b il in Central Ave., Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard • or slan ire tation b il in Cowpens St., Pearl Harbor Ford Island • aneo e arine or s Base ire tation b il in r an treet arine or s Base Hawaii • c o el Barracks ire tation b il - in ccess oa Please o not lea e an lei i re ters are out of the station. Just return at a later time to drop off. The lei will be placed on the graves at the The Navy College Program is now providing on-line access to tuition assistance and counseling through the Virtual Education Center. ational emorial emeter o t e Paci c at Graphic by MC3 Brittany N. Tobin Punchbowl by the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Every year leading up to Memorial Day, the Department of Parks and Recreation, City and County of Honolulu, and the Department of Ed- College tuition assistance dollars available ucation sponsors the “Sew a Lei” project. Ed Barker e ree com letion t ro t e - e am This year the Federal Fire Department has Naval Education and Training Professional Lt. Cmdr. Nick Turner, Navy VOLED deputy direc- oine t e ro ect an will a e e locations to Development Center Public Affairs tor, stressed that TA money is currently available, and be a collection point for lei donations. Sailors have a broad window in which to apply. The people on Oahu are asked to make a lei For service members interested in pursuing or con- “The summer term is fast approaching and now is or t e ra es o men an women w ose tinuing their education while on active duty, Navy not too soon to begin planning for the fall term as well,” service to the country will always be remem- tuition assistance (TA) is designed to help. Turner said. “Sailors need to ensure their WebTA appli- bered. “Two of the questions we get asked most often are cations are submitted and command approved between For more information about the lei donations, ‘How do I get started with my education?’ and ‘How an a s be ore t e term start ate contact eil ioka istrict c ie at - do I pay for it?’,” said Ernest D’Antonio, Naval Edu- For Sailors in the Continental United States (CO- or n ela amane re ins ector at - cation and Training Professional Development Cen- NUS), contact a Navy College education counselor with ter Voluntary Education (VOLED) Program director. your questions via the NCP website at (www.navycol- “The answers are easy. 1) Start with the Navy College lege.navy.mil) Assistance Center, using Help Requests, Program (NCP) website or Virtual Education Center CHAT, or call the Navy College Virtual Education Cen- (VEC), and 2) Talk with your Navy College Education ter at - - - - stomer Counselor to ensure TA eligibility and 3) Apply.” ser ice o rs are on a to ri a a m to m • can n to semester o rs arter EST. The VEC is closed on federal holidays. The web- o rs or clock o rs er scal ear an a to site also includes training, informational videos, and er semester o r er arter o r or briefs to help Sailors navigate the VOLED process. er clock o r For Sailors outside CONUS, visit your local Navy • can be se to a or co rses lea in to a rst College Office or use any of the methods mentioned certi cate associate bac elor s or master s e ree prevously. • n e classes combine wit cre its alrea All Sailors can also download the Navy College Pro- earned from a service member’s military training from gram mobile app from the GooglePlay or Apple Store. their Joint Services Transcript (JST), may accelerate For the latest information on Navy Voluntary Edu- degree completion while on active duty. Also, Final cation, visit www.facebook.com/NavyVoluntaryEduca- Multiple Score advancement points are available for tion/ or www.navycollege.navy.mil/.
Tips help Sailors during moves Suzanna Brugler pickup when completing the application. NAVSUP GLS, Deputy Once the service member initiates Office of Corporate Communications the move online, the shipment contract and Public Affairs has been awarded, and the transpor- tation service provider (TSP) assigned, Naval Supply Systems Command the TSP will contact the service member Global Logistics Support (NAVSUP to schedule and perform the pre-move GLS) Household Goods (HHG) provided survey. Be aware the TSP will conduct information and moving tips directed to- a pre-move survey no later than three ward Sailors and their families who will business days prior to the first sched- be e ec tin a HH mo e rin t e uled pack date. c rrent eak season a The pre-move survey allows the TSP HHG peak season runs from the be- to establish a more realistic weight es- ginning of May through August. timate, determine how many crew to tart t e rocess earl an be le i- assign, determine what packing materi- ble, because the high volume of moves als are needed and whether any special rin eak season ri es a - week equipment is needed. lead time for scheduling moves. Mov- All dates for packing, pickup and Movers deliver household goods to a ing company capacity challenges are al- eli er are nali e between t e ser- home on Ford Island as Navy family members sit on the lawn outside.File photo ready evident in Hawaii and the East vice member and the assigned TSP. Of Coast. note, there should be only one moving Start the process early by going company at the residence at any given or unaccompanied baggage, the service Global Logistics Support, visit www. to www.navsup.navy.mil/ under house- time. Cases that involve multiple carri- member must space out the timing of navsup.navy.mil/navsup/ourteam/nav- hold goods for information. Be sure to ers, such as a HHG shipment combined the moves during the pre-move process. supgls/news/ or www.facebook.com/nav- indicate alternate dates for pack out and with non-temporary storage items and/ For more information on NAVSUP supgls/.