VOL.35 NO.16 | APRIL 21, 2006 INSIDE Hawaii honors its fallen war heroes 120 families receive the who had made the ultimate sacrifice. tion while serving the nation as part of Op- of the armed forces, reserves and Hawaii The families of fallen service members re- eration Iraqi Freedom and Operation En- National Guard who were residents of the Hawaii Medal of Honor ceived the Hawaii Medal of Honor on behalf during Freedom. State of Hawaii, attended an educational in- of their loved ones. “The Hawaii Medal of Honor is a symbol stitution in Hawaii, or were stationed STATE REPRESENTATIVE K. MARK TAKAI The Special Joint Session of the legisla- of our remembering those who stood tall for in Hawaii by order of the U.S. Department 34th Representative District ture met in the House Chambers, April 18. our values so that we may live in a land per- of Defense. HONOLULU — The Hawaii State Senate In 2005, the legislature passed House Bill 8, petuated in righteousness,” said Sen. Nor- As of February 28, 2006, Hawaii has and Hawaii State House of Representatives which created the Hawaii Medal of Honor to man Sakamoto, chair of the Senate Com- lost 120 service members with Hawaii ties convened in a special joint session to award — on behalf of the people of the mittee on Education and Military Affairs. recognize military service members State of Hawaii — an individual killed in ac- Recipients of the medal include members SEE MEDAL, A-12 66th Eng. Setting up camp welcome In Iraq, 84th Engineers and Seabees help locals home last become self-sufficient A-4 Soldier Story and Photos by SPC. AMANDA FLEMETT 2nd Brigade Public Affairs SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — The last deployed Soldier from 66th Engineers has returned. Spc. Bryant Jacobs arrived in Hawaii, April 13, to a hero’s welcome. His unit returned 18 months prior. “It’s not every day that we get a chance to say thank-you and welcome home to one of our own heroes. It’s an honor for me to be here today, and I know it’s an honor for you to stand here today,” said Brig. General Fran- cis J. Wiercin- ski, assistant Against the division com- mander for support, 25th ropes Infantry Divi- sion, at Grapplers and boxers Jacobs’ recog- leave it all on the mat at nition cere- Jacobs mony in Fer- Lightning Rumble IV nandez Hall, B-1 April 18. In the eleventh month of his Members of the Federal Fire Department HAZMAT team wearing Level A personal protective equipment and carrying testing equipment head yearlong tour, Jacobs’ HMMWV across the parade field at Palm Circle on Fort Shafter during a chemical biological, nuclear and radiological explosion exercise April 13. was hit by an improvised explosive device (IED). Another Soldier with him, Spc. David Mahlenbrock, was killed instantly. Agency cooperation rules day for CBRNE According to Sgt. Christopher Harry, a team leader in the 66th, Fort Shafter tests its level ercise brought together first-response teams (MPs) and the Federal Fire Department the day was like any other; they from federal, state and local agencies to test (FFD) units were both on scene. The MPs were conducting a routine route of preparedeness with joint their effectiveness and abilities at coordi- helped to establish a perimeter, while the clearance. The team had just emergency response teams nation. FFD made an initial assessment of the sce- cleared the road and was on a re- “Although this exercise used a chemical nario situation. turn sweep. Story and Photos by scenario, these same first responders would While some firemen unwrapped the “We didn’t notice it because we DONNA KLAPAKIS be present in any type of event. … It may hoses and hooked them to hydrants, oth- had just cleared the route. I was Staff Writer not be a CBRNE event; it could be a tsuna- ers donned protective gear and interviewed two trucks behind him. FORT SHAFTER — At 9:01 a.m., April 13, mi,” said Lt. Col. Anthony Skinner, exercise evacuees outside the building to find out if They were about one hundred a blast went off in the headquarters build- director. others were still inside. After finding out meters from the check point when ing of U.S. Army, Pacific, Command here, A CBRNE tabletop exercise had been that “victims” were still inside, firemen the IED exploded,” said Harry. collapsing the mauka (north) side of the held in 2002, but culminating six months’ went into the building to rescue them. The IED hit the passenger side of building. planning, last week was the first chance for “Victims” feigned symptoms of chemical the HMMWV, throwing Jacobs Patriotic Tour While the blast was real, the collapse was a joint-response exercise on Oahu. exposure after they were brought from the from the vehicle. He was spotted not. Both were part of a three-day chem- Within minutes of the “blast,” employ- building. Firemen then hosed them down lying on the ground and believed Lee Greenwood and a ical, biological, radiological and nuclear ex- ees who were not playing victims had to be alright. Upon reaching Ja- star-studded cast rock plosion (CBRNE) exercise scenario. The ex- evacuated the building, and military police SEE SHAFTER, A-8 cobs, Soldiers discovered he was badly hurt and unconscious. Hickam Air Force Base “It [the IED] came from under- B-5 neath the vehicle, so it caught him in the back of the legs and [shrap- nel] came up on his back and out of his stomach … and continued Army combats sexual assault through awareness up,” explained 1st Sgt. Walter Howell, 66th Engineer first ser- Kolekole Pass Program creates climate response, reporting and accounta- a long way to go.” geant, candidly. “That’s how “Our current reporting that encourages victims bility. Mahlenbrock was killed, because it Street will close from March 20, 2006, the Army’s sen- method encourages victims to hit him in the face.” 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 26 to report without fear ior leaders — Secretary of the Army come forward without fear or “I really don’t remember much to repair potholes. Francis J. Harvey, Army Chief of shame,” said Sandra Crocker, [about the explosion] except for CHRISTA B. THOMAS Staff Gen. Peter J. Schoomaker, and regional sexual assault being very uncomfortable,” said Staff Writer Sergeant Major of the Army Sgt. response coordinator Jacobs. Maj. Kenneth O. Preston — signed a (SARC). Jacobs’ mother, Sherry Scheid- SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — April Before June 2005, vic- is Sexual Assault Awareness proclamation emphasizing, “sexual ing recalls the moment she heard This issue assault is contrary to Army values, tims reported assault her son had been hurt in Iraq. Month and post leaders are incidents through their using this month to highlight degrades mission readiness and is a “Your whole world just stops,” Lightning Six A-2 crime.” chain of command. How- she said. “We didn’t know, at first, the Army’s Sexual Assault ever, the procedure Prevention and Response (SAPR) The proclamation further reads, how he was … how bad the in- Deployment Series A-3 “During 2005, the Army had escaped no one’s atten- juries were or if he would sur- Program. tion — the military com- News Briefs A-6 In January 2005, the SAPR over 1,200 reported cases of sexual vive.” assault in which either the alleged mand and reporting “Having been through the ex- program was created to reinforce the structure was a perpetrator or the victim was a perience [of deployment], you try Community B-2 Army’s commitment to eliminate hindrance to incidents of sexual assault through Soldier – more than a 70 percent to give some hint of the surprises MWR Sports B-7 awareness and prevention, training increase from 2004. …We have made and education, victim advocacy, much progress, but we still have SEE ASSAULT, A-8 Ray Kachatorian | Getty Images SEE JACOBS, A-12 A-2 | A-2 [email protected] [email protected] products or services advertised. products orservices Honolulu Advertiser, ofthefirms, Department oftheArmy, orThe constitute endorsementbythe inserts andsupplements,doesnot in thispublication,including patron. merit factorofthepurchaser, useror political affiliation,oranyothernon- marital status,physicalhandicap, religion, sex,nationalorigin,age, without regardtorace,color, purchase, useorpatronage lication shallbemadeavailablefor printed circulation of15,300. method ofreproductionandhasa published weeklyusingtheoffset ment withtheU.S.Army, Hawaii. ment, underexclusivewrittenagree- connected withtheU.S.Govern- tiser, aprivatefirminnoway is printedbyTheHonoluluAdver- ment oftheArmy. the U.S.GovernmentorDepart- official viewsof,orendorsedby, Weekly arenotnecessarilythe Contents oftheHawaiiArmy Schofield Barracks,Hawaii96857. 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I DEPLOYED FORCES & PRE-DEPLOYMENT HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY APRIL 21, 2006 | A-3 84th Engineers remember comrade JEFF SCHOGOL "This guy was fearless. If Love and looked forward to promoting him yet Stars and Stripes, Mideast edition you were to tell him to run to- again. CAMP ANACONDA, Iraq — They came to say ward oncoming traffic while "That Private Love, always volunteering for goodbye. Many were choked up with emotion. blindfolded, well, he'd have to something," Marshall said, choking up. All were moved by the loss of Pfc. Joseph think about it for a few min- Love was posthumously awarded the Bronze Love, 22, of B Company, 84th Engineer Combat utes, but he'd do it," Obleada Star, the Combat Action Badge and the Purple Battalion, who was killed by a roadside bomb, said. Heart, said Pfc. Angel Morales, 20, of El Paso, April 9. Several of Love's friends Texas. About 350 friends and colleagues gathered April mentioned they will also re- Battalion commander Lt. Col. Mark Toy called 11 at Camp Anaconda to pay their final respects to Love member his sense of humor. Love "one of the most dedicated Soldiers in the bat- Love, of Sacramento, Calif. Among them was Spc. Pfc. Albert Tagoe, 24, said talion." He added Love's loss has affected him per- Richard Obleada, 33, who was in Love's convoy Love was an outspoken person, and that sometimes sonally. when Love was killed. got him into trouble. Once Love presented "I feel an enormous sense of loss in my heart. All Obleada, of Virginia Beach, Va., said he remem- his weapon for inspection without cleaning it, the Soldiers in my unit are my sons and daughters bers last seeing Love being put on a helicopter. he explained. When Love's sergeant noted as well," he said. "I have to move on and get back in the game, like that the weapon was dirty, Love feigned indiffer- Staff Sgt. Frank Johnson, Love's platoon leader, Love would have done," Obleada said, describing ence and said that it could still fire while dirty, Ta- said he also felt like Love was famil. Love as a man who lived life to its fullest and was goe said. "My brother will never die. My brother will nev- fully committed to being a Soldier. "He paid dearly for his outspokenness that morn- er be dead. He will always be loved in our hearts," ing, but his weapon was never below standard Johnson said. A Soldier pays respects at a memorial service hon- again," Tagoe said. (Editor’s Note: Used with permission from Stars and oring Pfc. Joseph Love of B Company, 84th Engi- Love's company commander, Capt. Andrew Mar- Stripes. Copyright 2006 Stars and Stripes. Please Judith D. DaCosta l Courtesy Photo neers, who was killed by a roadside bomb April 9. shall, said he had the privilege of twice promoting do not reprint.) Web sites assist military families, allow for self-sufficiency

PFC. DURWOOD BLACKMON ing the net for various odds and Family Sites: Reservist, National Guard & MyPay, Pay Entitlements Staff Writer ends or e-mail. -My Army Life Too, Civilian Personnel Sites: & Military Resources: SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — As But the Web is also a source for service members prepare for the military assistance. www.myarmylifetoo.com -Army Reserve Family Programs -MyPay, www.my pay.dfas.mil/my 25th Infantry Division’s upcom- The Army has designed and -Military One Source, Online, www.arfp.org pay.aspx The 25th Infantry Division ing deployment, keeping their made available many helpful sites www.militaryonesource.com -The National Guard, -Department of Defense for the family and loved ones of homepage, www.25idl.army.mil families informed and able to re- -Dads at a Distance, www.ngb.army.mil deployment information, ceive vital information is key to Soldiers to remain self-sufficient www.fambooks.com -Guard and Reserve Family http://deploymentlink.osd.mil ensuring peace of mind … and in their absence. Everything from Medical Sites: family readiness groups, military -Army Families Online, Readiness Programs Toolkit, -Thrift Savings Plan for the that things run smoothly at home. -U.S. Army Health Promotion and One easily accessible source of pay and entitlements, and med- www.armyfamiliesonline.org www.defenselink.mil/ra/family/to Uniformed Services, Wellness, www.hooah4health.com information can be found only a ical questions can be discovered -Army Family Team Building, olkit www.tsp.gov with little effort. -Tricare, http://tricare.osd.mil mouse click away. www.defenseweb.com/ aftb -Civilian Personnel Online, With Internet capability in Broken down into categories, -Tricare Dental, www.ucci.com -Kids information on deployment, http://cpol.army.mil most homes, and at various lo- the following Web pages contain cations on post — such as the li- links and guides to help families www.deploymentlink.osd.mil/ brary — adults and children alike and Soldiers function during the kidslink/grade_select.htm have become accustomed to surf- upcoming time of transition. ACS develops classes for deploying Soldiers

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A-4 | APRIL 21, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY DEPLOYED FORCES Riding the roads ‘Night Stalkers’ tackle convoy security in Iraq Various specialties within “The team is so close-knit and trains regularly, so I feel very confident that we 84th Engineer Combat will always bring everyone back to the Battalion provide security FOB [forward operating base] safely,” he said. for missions across Iraq Spc. Larry Carter, a gunner, said he feels the same way about the team. 1ST LT. MELINA M. JUAN “It’s always a new experience because 84th Engineer Combat Battalion (Heavy) every situation is different, but we do BALAD, Iraq — “Let’s get the team enough training prior to the missions that ready.” This statement is heard frequent- it keeps us prepared for any situation,” ly by the Personal Security Team (PST) of Carter explained. the 84th Engineer Combat Battalion From drivers to gunners to communi- (Heavy) out of Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, cations experts, the “Never Daunted Night which deployed here in December 2005. Stalkers” are operating on a 24-7 sched- The 84th ECB currently occupies dif- ule. ferent areas of Iraq ranging from Al Asad “As gunners we have the best line of vi- to Q-West back down to LSA Anaconda. sion, so it’s on us to see our surroundings. With missions across the country, the PST The team relies on us to watch the roads,” conducts operations on a consistent basis. explained Carter. Led by 1st Lt. Nicholas Shavers and “The best thing about being on the PST Staff Sgt. Carlos Barreto, the PST is made is the learning experience and learning up of 15 Soldiers from the battalion, who military tasks and drills,” said Pfc. Bradley have varying military occupational spe- Porter, a gunner on the team. cialties, ranging from cooks, 92Gs, to land “The CSM [command sergeant major] surveyors and technical engineers, 21Ts. Courtesy Photo and the BC [battalion commander] have Soldiers with specialties from all corners The Personal Security Team provides convoy security for the battalion commander and command sergeant major during visits to a job to do and represent the Soldiers.’ of the Army make up the PST; their com- various project sites. Shown (from left to right) – Pvt. Kyle Allen Bibey, 21V; Spc. Kenny Nelson Watson, 92G; Spc. Larry Lantrell he said. “They have a job to ensure that bined special qualities ensure the 84th Carter, 21T; Spc. Gregory Ruth, 21V and an unidentified Soldier prepare vehicles for a mission. the mission is being completed to stan- will execute its mission. dard.” The PST, known as “Night Stalkers,” at a moment’s notice. When missions Teams relentlessly complete their mis- Pfc. Jimmy Toun, a driver at the PST, (Editor’s Note: 1st Lt. Melina M. Juan provides convoy security throughout Iraq, arise, the PST comes to the rescue and sions despite obstacles. Members have said he believes that “going outside the is the logistics officer for Headquarters which allows the battalion commander leads any element to these sites, ensuring completed training and perfected skills to gate is overwhelming because you never and Service Company, 84th Eng. Combat and command sergeant major the oppor- all convoys arrive at any given destination anticipate and react to scenarios they may know what’s going to happen and when Bn. (H). The current deployment is her tunity to visit the numerous project sites at specific times. encounter along the road. it’s going to happen.” second to Iraq.) U.S. Army Pacific engineers aid Seabees building Iraqi camp 1ST LT. AMY MAHOWALD was also completed and will be project would cost $28 million. units as well as all road and earth 84th Engineer Combat Battalion (Heavy) used by the Iraqis as their supply Camp Kasem has a five-year life moving projects. Their comple- BALAD, Iraq — Army and Navy and bulk storage. span, but with regular service and tion date was May 8, but effective engineer units have constructed In order for the Iraqi’s to store camp maintenance, the Iraqi Army use of manpower and materials the latest Iraqi Army camp, Camp and maintain their equipment, a should be able to use the facility allowed the project to be complet- Kasem, and will turn its operation maintenance bay was erected for many more years. ed more than a month ahead of over to Iraqis in early May. and a gravel yard was set. The “Quality of materials was poor schedule. Soldiers of the 84th Engineer camp also includes facilities such and … caused delay mildew on Army engineers said they gained Combat Battalion (Heavy) and 46th as shower and latrine trailers and materials,” explained Staff Sgt. valuable knowledge from the Engineer Combat Battalion (Heavy) a dining facility, which is a three- Aldegundo Nevarez. “Once the pre- Seabees who were more specialized worked alongside Sailors of the bay, hardened structure, which fabrication operation was set up, in their various construction areas. 133 Naval Mobile Construction doubles as a bunker in case of in- the Seabees were able to construct Seabees said they were im- Battalion. They cut the ribbon direct fire. one complete hut a week. When pressed the by Army’s ability to act opening Camp Kasem, March 23. All the camp’s facilities are 1st Platoon came on board, that both as warriors and experienced The camp is named in honor of wired and run off their own gen- rate was increased to two huts a construction workers. The close the Iraqi battalion’s first Soldier Courtesy Photo erators. day.” working environment allowed both killed in action. It will provide the A ceremonial ribbon cutting opens Camp Kasem, an operations facility “We worked with what we had,” Navy Lt. Doug Ingram, officer in services to learn about their dif- Iraqi Army a place to launch their for Iraqi Security Forces. The camp was built through a joint effort said Staff Sgt. Aldegundo Nevarez, charge was working with the Army ferent cultures and traditions. future missions, sustain their forces between U.S. Army and Navy engineering units. carpentry masonry supervisor from for his first time. (Editor’s Note: 1st Lt. Amy and ultimately protect their coun- A Company, 84th Eng. “We could not have finished as Mahowald is the Vertical try. The camp consists of 79 wood Buildings are designated for use The materials alone cost $4.3 fast without their help,” he said. Construction Platoon Leader of 1st Camp Kasem includes necessary frame buildings, or huts, used as as tactical operation centers, com- million. In comparison to a The 46th was tasked with Platoon, A Company 84th Eng. force protection, living and work- barracks for Iraqi Soldiers and U.S. pany command posts, and as a government contract, a similar completing the shower and latrine Combat Bn. (H).) ing quarters and life sustainment military transition teams that train battalion aid station. A large stor- facilities for Iraqi Security Forces. the Iraqi force. age building measuring 32x80 feet A-6 | APRIL 21, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS Garrison Family Housing New homes, park, call system, survey top AHFH news requests ANN WHARTON Army Hawaii Family Housing LLC Aliamanu communities’ activity feedback SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — While con- struction of new houses has been going on ANN WHARTON at Schofield’s Kalakaua and Porter com- Army Hawaii Family Housing munities, Actus Lend Lease has been SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — preparing for the construction of new hous- A resident survey sent to es at Aliamanu Military Reservation (AMR). Army Hawaii Family Housing Demolition of existing structures got (AHFH) com- started earlier this month, which paves the munities ear- way for construction of 212 new three- lier this and four-bedroom duplexes. The first are month is scheduled to be ready in fall 2007, with fi- among U.S. nal completion of the neighborhood in Army Garri- spring 2008. The houses will be designat- son Comman- ed for junior noncommissioned officers der Howard J. and will include a mix of three- and four- Mark Brown | Army Hawaii Family Housing LLC Killian’s prior- bedroom duplexes. ities. “Our construction teams will work to Construction of 212 new three and four bedroom houses at AMR’s Ama community got underway this month. Log on to Killian The semi- minimize any inconveniences to families in ahfh.oxblue.com/cam1 to view live shots of activity taking place at the Ama site. the surrounding community by conducting annual CEL residents to Oahu Base Support Battalion The survey is conducted twice a year; ity for residents to leave a detailed message. work between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and survey, conducted in coordination representatives at a recent town hall meet- residents receive it in the spring and fall. Other features benefit AHFH as well: 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday,” said with the garrison and AHFH’s ing. MaX-Interactive is a speech recognition Jeff Cangemi, senior development man- property management team, asks Callmax answering service feature programmed to answer frequently ager for Actus Lend Lease. Some work will residents to rate property AHFH mails resident survey asked questions such as helping a resident occur outside of these hours, but we will management and maintenance Residents calling their community find out about the pet policy. make every attempt to keep this to a min- support services, as well as The semiannual survey went out to Army center may have noticed some changes MaX-Bulletin is a resident notification imum.” quality of life issues surrounding Hawaii Family Housing (AHFH) to the AHFH answering service. Callmax, system that delivers a message to 100 res- Several local contractors are working on-post communities. residents last week, and the local garrison specifically designed for the property idents per minute. If there is an unexpect- with the Actus team to complete the Ama “This survey is an important and AHFH strongly encourage residents management industry, was installed ed water outage or emergency, a notice project. AMR residents who have any ques- opportunity for families living to complete and return the surveys. earlier this year to answer calls during can be recorded and Callmax automati- tions or concerns should call their com- on post to provide feedback “We cannot stress enough how important non-business hours or when staff are busy cally will call all residents. Hence, residents munity center manager. to the command and our property these surveys are,” said Janine Lind, director assisting residents and unable to answer the should ensure the community center has Also at AMR, the action sports park for management team,” said Col. of Property Management, AHFH. “Resi- phone. their current phone numbers. BMX bikers and skateboarders should Killian. “Completing and turning dent feedback helps AHFH make the right Key benefits of this system Those who have questions regarding the be completed next month. The park is a in the survey will tell us what we decisions when it comes to housing and include the immediate notification to staff Callmax system should call their commu- result of feedback provided by AMR are doing right and what we community life.” that a message has been left and the abil- nity center manager. need to improve upon. “The results,” he continued, “will assist us in setting our priorities Public Affairs Office 655-0760 or p.m. in the Division Command service during the move. For more •April 24 and 28: Special and improving the quality of life Ms. Kim Bartenstein, Hawaii Conference Room. information, call 624-6669 or Troops Bn. for our Soldiers and their families News Foodbank, 836-3600 extension 6760. •June 5 and 26: 3rd Infantry as well to recognize AHFH team 240. Annual Volunteer Ceremo- Bde. Combat Team. members who are providing ex- ny — Event will be held Friday, Tax Center — Schofield Bar- •June 12: Combat Aviation Bde. cellence in service.” Briefs Gate Closure — Schofield Bar- April 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. at racks location will be open week- Nehelani will open to Soldiers Surveys were sent to nearly racks’ Foote Gate will be closed Bowen Park. For more informa- days from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. to from 8-9 a.m. Briefings and Army 3,000 AHFH families, about Send military news announce- April 29-30, and May 6-7, for the tion, contact Cathie Henderson at May 25. half the families that live in ments to community@hawaii Community Service-led classes AHFH communities. Families who armyweekly.com. installation of telecommunications 655-1703 or e-mailhenderson- will be held from 9-11:30 a.m. did not receive the survey will re- duct lines. For more information, ca@schofield. army.mil. Deployment Expos — De- ceive one when it is sent out the Food Drive — Soldiers will contact Rick Lewis, Lucent Tech- ployment Expos will be held at U.S. Army Birthday Ball — next time. assist Hawaii Foodbank with nologies, at 624-5896. Training Aid Support Center the Nehelani, Schofield Barracks, Celebrate the Army’s 231st Birth- Residents are asked to complete accepting canned goods at the (TASC) — Facility is tentatively to prepare Soldiers and families for day at the on June 3 from 6 p.m. and return surveys by the end of Schofield Commissary Saturday, Quarterly Volunteer Recog- scheduled to move from Bldg. deployment. All Soldiers, spouses to midnight. The cost is $55 per April. Results will be published April 22 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. nition — Ceremony will be held 2065 to Bldg. 1052 May 2-5. Cus- and significant others are invited person. Ticket information is in May. For questions, call Mr. Bill Roome, Tuesday, April 25 from 2 to 2:30 tomers will encounter delays in to attend this day of training. available through units. NEWS HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY APRIL 21, 2006 | A-7 Yards of the Quarter Schofield Barracks and Fort Shafter residents embrace Good Neighbor Spc. Stephen Proctor | 17th Public Affairs Detachment Joe’s campaign to Above — Staff Sgt. Javier encourage community Carrasco, the U.S. Army, Pacific, protocol NCOIC, moves a potted pride and respect for the flower around the patio of his Yard of environment the Quarter at 1060-D 7th St., Fort Shafter. Left — 25th Infantry Division Com- Green thumbs — Chris Sitzler manding General Maj. Gen. Ben- shows her excitement at 288-104 jamin R. Mixon (left) and Cindy Bennet St., Schofield Barracks. Matthews (right), community hous- She and husband Master Sgt. ing manager, congratulate Sgt. 1st Hank Sitzler were recognized for Class Eric Basora and family, 135- the Yard of the Quarter in the 101 Uluhe Court, Schofield Solomon community. Barracks, for the Yard of the Quarter Christa B. Thomas | 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs Christa B. Thomas | 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs in the Sante Fe community. A-8 | APRIL 21, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS SAPR sheds light on assault facts exual assault affects not the offender. everyone around the Victims have reported a wide Svictim — friends, family range of dress and actions at and the command. The victim is the time of the assault. If some- not at fault and should not one is sexually assaulted, it is allow others to discount his or not his or her fault. her feelings by projecting blame. Misconceptions are associat- Myth: Men cannot be raped. ed with sexual assault and who Fact: Sexual assault, no mat- is most likely to become a ter the gender of the offender or victim. The Sexual Assault victim, is a crime of violence. Prevention Program Web site, Statistics indicate one in six www.sapr.mil, debunks these men are sexually assaulted or myths. abused in his lifetime. Typical- ly, the offender is a heterosexu- Members of the Federal Fire Department HAZMAT team scrub down a member for decontamination after his initial shower following entry into a Myth: Sexual assault is an al male. Because of social stig- “contaminated area” during the CBRNE exercise April 13 on Fort Shafter. uncontrollable act of passion. mas, sexual assault of males is Fact: Rape is an act of vio- thought to be greatly under-re- lence, not sexual desire. Most ported. rapes are planned: A location Shafter: Exercise involves federal, state, local units is selected, enticement is used, Myth: Only “bad girls” are CONTINUED FROM A-1 Working through which actions could occur and the offender deliberately sexually assaulted. simultaneously, and which agency took prior- coerces sexual relations. Fact: Sexual assault is an for an initial decontamination, and then “vic- ity at different times in the scenario, was one equal opportunity crime and oc- tims” gathered by the flagpole until HAZMAT reason all were brought together. Myth: Strangers commit curs in all segments of our so- could set up a secondary site for showers. “I think it went well, overall. This was a most sexual assaults. ciety, regardless of race, age, Many agencies and organizations played a successful operation. Every agency here Fact: Victims usually know gender or socio-economic class. part in the final scenario: USARPAC head- was willing to do everything they needed to their assailant. In nearly 70 per- Most rapists choose their tar- quarters staff, FFD, the hazardous materials do to help. That’s what it all about, is cent of sexual assaults on gets without regard to physical unit (HAZMAT), the FBI, military police, the working together,” said Assistant Chief Joseph women, the assailant was the appearance or lifestyle. Criminal Investigation Division (CID), the Otineru, overall incident commander for boyfriend, spouse, date, friend, Navy’s explosive ordnance disposal unit (EOD), the exercise. “There were some rough points; family member or neighbor. Myth: The best way to pro- Hawaii’s State Department of Health Radio- it wasn’t perfect, but that’s why we drill.” tect oneself from sexual assault logical Emergency Response team, the Emer- EOD’s Chief Petty Officer Sean Robertson Myth: No one can be sexu- is to avoid being alone in dark, gency Operations Center, the Joint Task Force- agreed. ally assaulted against his or her deserted places such as alleys Homeland Defense, USARPAC’s Joint Opera- “From EOD’s standpoint, this was great. We will. or parking lots. tions Center and U.S. Army Garrison, Hawaii. train all the time, but it’s nice to take the unit Fact: Rape is a crime of vio- Fact: Most sexual assaults While local emergency medical technicians out somewhere else and integrate with other lence. Often, the victim is threat- occur in a home with the largest had participated in the first two days of the ex- units like the fire department where we have the ened with bodily harm or death percentage occuring in the vic- ercise, they were unavailable for the final day. whole big picture.” if he or she resists. While a vic- tim's home. The idea that most Buses were used to carry victims to Tripler Mike Krueger, FBI intelligence analyst for the tim may not offer resistance sexual assaults fit the “stranger- Army Medical Center (Tripler). in the Joint Terrorism Task Force, said the ex- for fear of violence, this lack of in-a-dark-alley” stereotype can Simultaneously with and complementary to resistance does not amount to lead to a false sense of security. the CBRNE, Tripler held a mass casualty exer- ercise was invaluable to the FBI. consent for the attack. cise. Mark Jackson, public affairs officer, said “It would be even better if we could Myth: Sexual assault vic- the exercise was a success for Tripler as well. do it quarterly or twice a year,” he said. Myth: Victims provoke as- tims will not suffer any long- To add to the exercise, Tripler experienced a “The more agencies are able to work together, sault by their actions or by the term effects unless they are “bomb threat” at their Center for Aging as the better they will work together,” he added. way they dress. physically harmed. they were treating “patients” from the “What we’d like to do in the future in the Fact: No one ever “asks" to Fact: Sexual assault can have CBRNE.“It was outstanding,” he said. Petty Officer 1st Class Kimo Makaneole of the JTF-HD [joint task force — homeland defense] be sexually assaulted. Offenders serious effects on the victim's “We had a senior physician evaluating our Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit realm is where we also bring in Marines, Air rationalize their crimes by health and well-being. Individ- processes this time. He was impressed with 3 dons protective equipment before going to Force Navy, and it is a truly joint effort. We’d claiming that victims “asked for uals who have been assaulted our communications.” the site of the explosion. like to bring all our assets together,” said Skin- it.” This notion wrongfully feel anger or fear and may be- “There was a lot of good that came out of this Skinner said. “We had done a tabletop exercise, ner. blames the victim for the crime, come less trusting. exercise because we had not ever done an but that is just not the same thing as boots on The next CBRNE exercise for the Pacific emergency response exercise at that level,” the ground.” Command area will be in Alaska in August. Assault: Program focuses on safety, emotional well-being of victims CONTINUED FROM A-1 ated and the chain of command is Code of Military Justice. not notified. However, the The Department of Defense victims coming forward. installation commander is noti- theme for Sexual Assault “To address the situation, the fied, though no information that Awareness Month 2006 is Army implemented two different might identify the victim is “Sexual assault prevention … be- reporting options: restricted reported. gins with you” and serves as a re- reporting and unrestricted reporting,” Crocker said. Installation victim advocate For more information on SARP, visit www.sapr.mil services, medical treatment and or www.sexualassault.army.mil. counseling services are all available regardless of the reporting option. “Victim advocates respond minder that every person plays a “The difference in the methods 24/7. There are limitations and role — as a leader, a mentor, a is in the involvement of the benefits to either reporting option, friend or a co-worker in sexual command and law enforcement,” but it isn’t our place to make any assault prevention. Crocker explained. recommendations. We make sure For more information on SARP, Using the unrestricted reporting Soldiers know the benefits and visit www.sapr.mil or option, the victim’s command and limitations of both kinds www.sexualassault.army.mil. the Criminal Investigation of reporting,” Crocker stressed. To report sexual assault, Division are notified, and an “It’s important that they have call 624-SAFE (7233) investigation is launched all the facts to make an informed to file a restricted report. immediately. decision.” For unrestricted reporting, call With the restricted reporting op- Sexual assault is a crime and number listed above, the military tion, an investigation is not initi- is punishable by the Uniform police or a health care facility. SOLDIERS HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY APRIL 21, 2006 | A-9 Unsung Heroes Headquarters company IMO brings Soldiers together PFC. TEIRNEY M. HUMBERSON Using skills attained through technolo- “He’s above average, unparalleled and from using the education and experience 17th Public Affairs Detachment gy school and his experience before join- extremely focused,” said Sgt. 1st Class he gained in the civilian sector; this ac- SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Each day ing the military in 2002, Paauwe handles John George, HHC training noncommis- cumulated knowledge has made him an Why are you emphasizing one Soldiers rely on computers to complete many of the new ac- sioned officer and Paauwe’s supervisor. “At invaluable asset to the military. : individual’s accomplishments counts and maintains the end of the day, Spc. Paauwe's work ac- “Paauwe is a great guy and a vital as- numerous tasks and to exchange infor- Q and job — aren’t we a team? mation through e-mail. However, few ap- the basic up-keep on complished equals [that of] three average pect to the operation of the 25th Infantry preciate the amount of work that goes the computer net- Soldiers.” Division,” said Metz. “I’ve worked with into making something as complex as e- work. Others offered similar sentiments. “He’s him for two weeks — my job is computers mail, occur so effortlessly. Spc. Daniel “The systems are cordial and polite to all people of all ranks — and without him I wouldn’t be able to : “Unsung heroes” seeks to high- Paauwe is one of the Soldiers who makes maintained to ensure and if he has a bad day, you’d never know do it.” A light individuals who work in it work. the safety of our in- it,” said Pvt.2 Sean A. Metz, an adminis- While functioning as the Webmaster As the information management officer formation,” said trative specialist with HHC/Special Troops for civil affairs during a deployment to behind-the-scenes types of jobs and con- (IMO) for both Headquarters and Head- Paauwe. “There are Battalion. Afghanistan, Paauwe received an award tribute immensely to the Army’s overall Paauwe quarters Company and 17th Public Affairs about 500 Soldiers in In addition to handling new user ac- for the Web page he maintained. mission. Detachment, Paauwe is responsible for HHC, and I take care counts, Paauwe also manages the gov- Behind the award-winning computer “… troubleshooting and installing soft- of about 30 people [who are divided into] ernment travel card program, which in- mind though, lies an intellectually moti- Look for additional unsung heroes in future ware, and enforcing policies outlined by three sections.” volves training Soldiers on proper card use vated individual who maintains a drive to issues of the Hawaii Army Weekly. the directorate of information manage- Paauwe came to Schofield Barracks and activating their cards for temporary achieve his personal goals and to uphold ment,” he said. nearly four years ago. From March 2004 duty assignments. the standards of the Army. His large frame and commanding pres- to 2005, he served in Afghanistan with the Even though the work as an IMO can be “I would like to continue to qualify ex- Paauwe said. “… I like being deployed be- ence are a stark contrast to his soft-spo- 25th Infantry Division. Today, he is high- tedious and time consuming, Paauwe re- pert [shooting rifles], maintain my phys- cause you get the chance to do more of ken mannerisms and quiet intelligence. ly respected among his peers. ceives an enormous amount of satisfaction ical fitness and be the best I can at work,” what you’re trained to do.” A-10 | APRIL 21, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS School partnerships spotlight value of military in schools SPC. AMANDA FLEMETT weekly reading nights and training would take care of it and got the 2nd Brigade Public Affairs with Junior Reserve Officer Train- Cav [Cavalry], 5th Squadron, 14th ing Corps (JROTC). Schools fre- Regiment, to come in and support SCHOFIELD BARRACKS – Mili- quently benefit from Soldier la- our activity … and it was a tremen- tary leaders welcomed local school bor, as well. For example, Soldiers dous success. officials and representatives from repair and paint buildings, pull “This is the thing about our part- Hawaii’s public schools to the weeds and beautify grounds, and nership program where the military School Partnership Reception at lay concrete and erect playgrounds. is always coming in,” Arakaki ex- the Nehelani, April 12. All experiences help Soldiers plained. “And if they [our sponsor The annual event allows Sol- connect with their communities, unit] can’t do something, they send diers and educators to reflect on and in turn, allow communities someone else in the organization. their joint accomplishments during to bond with military mem- They are definitely a force mul- the previous year and to exchange bers and their families, who tiplier to our education sys- “thanks” for collective contribu- typically come and go tem,” he emphasized. tions and eagerness to work to- every three to five years. “I think that people tend gether to improve local education, “It’s wonderful to to walk away from here said Kristina Noriega-Artis, direc- see the connections with ideas from [oth- tor for Youth Education Support and partnerships er] schools and their Services and school liaison for that are formed partnerships … Army, Hawaii. when the mili- things they can do “It’s community responsibility, tary joins with that they didn’t or and it’s most primary function is the public weren’t able to do the relationship-building between school … and how much it benefits before,” said Master Sgt. Haynes U.S. Army Photo the Army and local community,” both sides in different ways,” said Rego, another Army instructor at Noriega-Artis added. Indian Soldiers stand in formation in dress uniforms at the Asia-Pacific Military Medical Conference. Ruth Nishimura, a fifth grade Waianae H.S. “Most schools don’t “It becomes apparent, as we look teacher at Principal Victoria Ke- realize the work that can be done around the room, that you can- healani Elementary School. “It’s [by the military] out there.” not succeed in the education of a exciting to see, and we appreciate “I never realized how important USARPAC hosts India medical talk child without team effort,” said everything we get.” [partnering with schools in the Maj. Gen. Benjamin R. Mixon, The reception included encour- community] was when I was active SPC. STEPHEN PROCTOR by the presence of a Pakistani atively on missions and exercises. commanding general, 25th In- aging remarks from several dis- duty,” said Rego. “Now I can see 17th Public Affairs Detachment delegate in attendance. “I was impressed by the quality fantry Division and U.S. Army, tinguished guests like Superinten- the whole picture. As long as we “According to Indian and Pak- of immediate care and follow-up Hawaii. “We share a common goal, dent Patricia Hamamoto and State have this kind of support from our FORT SHAFTER — More than istani officials, this was the first care the Indian army provides to and that is to ensure educational Senator Norman Sakamoto, 18th active counterparts, we can con- 400 delegates from 23 countries time a uniformed Pakistani officer their combat casualties,” said Saito. success for all of our students in all District. They both thanked the tinue to move forward.” gathered in New Delhi, India, for had been in India in over a Additionally, the forum helps of our schools.” Army and sponsors for their rela- U.S. Army, Hawaii, leadership the 16th annual Asia-Pacific Mil- decade,” said Connell. countries anticipate the needs of The Military Partners in Educa- tionships with area schools. and educators hope that more peo- itary Medical Conference (AP- The delegates looked beyond their allies in the event of cata- tion Program, part of the Joint Retired Lt. Col. Don Arakaki, ple will get involved in the Military MMC), March 27–31. their differences and concentrat- strophic medical emergencies. Venture in Education Forum, aims senior Army instructor at Waianae Partners in Education Program. The APMMC, hosted by the U.S. ed on problems the entire world Saito said the tsunami allowed to help nurture and mold a stu- High School, shared the vision he “Quite frankly, it’s good for our Army, Pacific (USARPAC), and the shares. Some of the discussion him to get an overview for how dent’s education by providing re- and his staff had to host an ad- Soldiers,” Mixon said. “Our young Armed Forces Medical Service, topics included the possibility of different countries respond to sources, services and funding to venture challenge in Waianae for Soldiers may feel a little discon- provided an opportunity for mil- an avian influenza or “bird flu” emergencies, specifically the Unit- schools that are partnered with all high school JROTC branches. He nected from the family environ- itary medical professionals from pandemic and different ways ed States’ ability to send aircraft military units. explained that his school’s sponsor ment,” he continued, referring around the world to learn from countries have dealt with cata- carriers to Indonesia right away. Currently, 46 Army units have unit — the 1st Battalion 21st In- to the transient nature of the mil- one another. strophic natural disasters. “Other countries like Australia adopted schools throughout Oahu fantry Regiment — could not par- itary. “But it’s good for them to get “It’s a wonderful way to meet “The World Health Organization and Singapore were able to sup- and the island of Hawaii. Soldiers ticipate due to a training rotation. out in the community and realize medical professionals from all provided an overview of the status port in a big way also, because mentor, tutor and share various “Colonel Stefan J. Banach, 2nd that they are a part of this com- branches in the United States mil- of avian influenza and infectious they have the military and the experiences with children like Brigade commander, said they munity.” itary and to interact with the med- disease experts from various coun- resources,” he added. “But some of ical communities throughout the tries presented their strategies for the less developed countries don’t Asia-Pacific region,” said Col. dealing with an outbreak in their have the infrastructure to support Coswin Saito, the command sur- perspective countries,” said Saito. an operation like that.” geon for the 9th Regional Readi- “The United States military has At any given time the world is ness Command. a very sophisticated surveillance faced with a number of actual Lt. Col. Larry Connell, the US- system that monitors signs and and potential medical problems ARPAC deputy chief of staff, med- symptoms that may indicate a that could affect hundreds, thou- ical, added, “It’s a conference of pandemic flu,” said Saito. sands or even millions of people. goodwill that provides a forum Learning about each other’s ca- The APMMC promotes coopera- to share ideas and new techniques pabilities in a forum like the AP- tive thinking and training so that between many countries.” MMC helps countries know what no one country has to face uni- That goodwill was exemplified to expect when working cooper- versal problems on its own. A-12 | APRIL 21, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS Jacobs: Recovery from wounds takes 18 months Medal: Tropic Lightning CONTINUED FROM A-1 that are going to occur,” said Soldiers among honorees Steve Scheiding, Jacobs’ stepfather CONTINUED FROM A-1 25th Infantry Division Soldiers and a Vietnam veteran. Jacobs entered the military for who have sacrificed their Killed in action in Iraq a career change. He had come to lives while in the line of Pfc. John D. Amos II a point in his life where he was- duty. n’t happy with his job and things The effort to CWO-3 William Brennan didn’t seem to be going well for identify those el- Pfc. Stephen Castellano him. The military had always been igible for the Spc. Jose Flores-Mejia an option in the back of his mind. medal has taken “I like to talk to my mom before many months, said Spc. Joseph Herndon I make a decision, and if she Rep. K. Mark Takai. Capt. Christopher Johnson wouldn’t have been for me com- “Working with all the Spc. David Mahlenbrock ing into the Army, it would have branches of the military, definitely put a damper on it. But we worked extremely hard to Spc. Daniel McConnell I can’t say that I wouldn’t have identify each service Staff Sgt. Todd Nunes come in,” he said. member who sacrificed Spc. Ramon Ojeda Jacobs believes he helped make their lives,” he explained. a real difference in Iraq. Building The primary next of kin and Pfc. Ernest Sutphin schools, clearing routes, rebuilding families of each service member Cpl. Joseph Thibodeaux and improving the way of life were invited to the ceremony. More Staff Sgt. Oscar Vargas-Medina there made him proud to be a part Above — Brigadier General Fran- than 150 people from across of the Army in Iraq. cis J. Wiercinski pins medals on Hawaii, the U.S. mainland, Guam, “You get scared, you have your Spc. Bryant Jacobs during his Saipan and American Samoa at- Killed in action in Afghanistan recognition ceremony at Sills moments, but you have to stay tended. Sgt. Maj. Barbaralien Banks focused the whole time. You have Field. to overcome that and be aware Master Sgt. Edwin Matos Colon Right — Local news media sur- We are truly grateful for of your surroundings and know rounded Spc. Bryant Jacobs as he “ Spc. Isaac Diaz what’s going on,” he said. arrived in Hawaii for a surprise the sacrifices that these Spc. Kyle Fernandez The day of the IED explosion is welcome home from his unit, 66th families have made.” still a blur to Jacobs. Other than Engineers. Spc. Jacob Fleisher his flying out of the truck and The 66th Engineers came up Spc. Dale Fracker State Rep. K. Mark Takai seeing part of his finger missing, with the idea to give Jacobs a 34th Representative District Spc. David Fraise his next real memory is being at hero’s welcome. They agreed that the Walter Reed Army Medical Jacobs should receive just as much Sgt. Daniel Galvan Center (WRAMC). He says he can media attention and recognition “We are truly grateful for the Cpl. Billy Gomez recall bits and pieces of the inci- as they did upon returning from sacrifices that these families have CWO-2 Travis Grogan dent, but has no recollection of the deployment. made,” Takai said. “This medal Staff Sgt. Brian Hobbs events as they unfolded. their son would live until they ar- cover from his wounds. Still At his awards ceremony, Tues- is just a small token of our “I just went on autopilot. It was rived at WRAMC. No information painful, doctors say his recovery day, Jacobs received the Purple utmost appreciation. It tells these Lt. Col. Michael McMahon upsetting, and you just think of was provided or available. Upon will be an ongoing process. While Heart, the Army Commendation families that we also grieve Spc. Harley Miller everything you have to do to get arriving at the hospital, Sherry at WRAMC, Jacobs acted as a tour Medal, the Global War on Terror- for their loss.” Spc. Wesley Wells accomplished and get upset be- remembers looking at her son ly- guide, helping arriving wounded ism Expeditionary Medal, the (Editor’s Note: State Rep. K. cause there’s nothing you can do. ing in his bed. service members to locate places Global War on Terrorism Service Mark Takai represents the com- Sgt. Philip Witkowski Your hands are tied,” said Schei- “It was an ‘Oh my gosh’ mo- they needed to go and fill out Medal, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, munities of Aiea and Pearl City.) dling, upon learning of her son’s ment,” she said. “He had breath- various forms. the Combat Action Badge, and his injury. ing tubes, and he would come in Howell kept in contact with Ja- shoulder sleeve insignia (a combat “You can’t leave, you can’t stay, and out of consciousness. It was cobs, calling at least once a week patch) as a member of the 1st In- you can’t make any decisions, and strange to see.” to check his progress. fantry Division and the 25th In- you wait for the military to make She smiled and recalls his first “It’s no surprise to me that he’s fantry Division. them [decisions] for you.” words to her: “He said, ‘Hi mom’.” done this well as strong-willed as Jacobs hopes to return to school The Scheidlings did not know if Jacobs took 18 months to re- he is.” and work in the financial field. When work is finished. FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2006

Story and Photos by The first men’s boxing bout, which was JEREMY S. BUDDEMEIER a full 14 pounds lighter than the only Assistant Editor women’s bout, set the pace. Erick Leon ex- hibited some flare a la Muhammad Ali, CHOFIELD BARRACKS swinging his left fist in circles before jab- — The fat lady finally bing Aceson Divine with his right. sang. The myriad Divine jogged around and occasional- S ly scored a solid shot to the head, but bouts, some eight weeks in was defeated in two rounds by the more aggressive Leon. The victory was Leon’s the making, are over, and fourth first-place finish in four years. the hype from Lightning Rumble IV has been ab- Muhammad Ali-itis sorbed into the empty re- In addition to Leon, another boxer was afflicted with a case of Ali-itis. The fluid cesses of the now stoic Con- Frederick Yates consistently dodged what roy Bowl. However, before would have been punishing blows from Brian Kelso. Smelling blood in the first the books were officially round, Yates unleashed a series of combi- closed on this year’s rumble, nations that sent Kelso stumbling back on his heels. Top — A bloody-lipped Flora "La Diabla" Estrada (right) and Yolanda "Y-O" Nesmith tangle fists as the referee attempts to break a final act was played April Kelso fought his way back in the second them up during the Lightning Rumble IV at the Conroy Bowl April 13. Nesmith won by a unanimous decision. 13. Not without its fair share round and connected a few ringers on of drama, struggles and Above — Frederick "Lightning" Yates stands over Brian "The Punisher" Kelso after knocking him down for the third time in the third Yates, who, visibly pumped, seemed to round at Conroy Bowl April 13. Yates won the bout by a unanimous decision. revel in the competition and exclaimed, scenes of Shakespearian pro- the two fighters’ units filled the ringside smelling salts. most brutal bout, Yolanda Nesmith and “Wooo!” at the close of the round. portions were renewed every seats; this process repeated for every Equally as impressive was the sole Flora Estrada garnered the loudest reac- The third round was anything but a match to allow those closest to the women’s combatives match between a tion from the crowd. The “Log Dawg” competition. At one point after being few minutes with fresh man- fighters to be closer to the action. lanky Cindy Bedley and the wiry 40th Quartermaster faithful chanted, forced into the corner by Kelso and hav- ifestations of triumph, Although the crowd favored the pace Sharon Hergulson. Bedley dominated “Ne-smith, Ne-smith,” while Estrada’s ing to be broken up by the referee, Yates and intensity of the boxing bouts, a few the first portion of the six-minute tus- fans shouted, “Finish her Flora.” returned to the same corner, leaned back tragedy and sometimes, combatives matches rivaled the boxing sle; however, Hergulson, who “has an Estrada attempted to bulldoze her into the turnbuckle and brazenly waved sheer comedy. bouts in excitement. enormous amount of self-control,” ac- way into the inside and to work Ne- Kelso in with his right fist. More than 100 boxers and hand-to- When asked about his tournament fa- cording to Gabriel Piepenhagen (com- smith on the ropes. However, Nesmith “Lightning” Yates then worked his way hand combatives grapplers began the vorites, Walter Guity of 2nd Battalion, batives trainer for 2nd Brigade), eventu- kept her distance, connected solidly on out of the corner with numerous uncon- trek in February; fifteen remained 27th Infantry Regiment, mentioned one ally prevailed. her punches and sent Estrada’s head tested bolts to Kelso’s chin, and at one point knocked Kelso’s mouthpiece onto standing as the final bell clanged and a name: Nanguata. All smiles back numerous times. referee raised a hand or colored glove to “I’ve seen him fight. … If he don’t To her credit, Estrada, who was given the mat. signify victory. win, there’s something wrong,” Guity After being announced the “winner two standing eight-counts and a bloody Kelso shared a similar fate with his Ironically, the first person to enter the said. by choke-out,” Hergulson exclaimed, lip in the first round, refused to go mouthpiece (being knocked onto the mat) ring that night was not a pugilist but a Nothing was wrong that night. It took “Woo-hoo,” threw her arms in the air, away. Between rounds, three Soldiers on three separate occasions, but was re- man of the cloth. Chaplain (Capt.) James Eddie Nanguata less than a minute to hugged her opponent, and then em- sanitized and wiped drops of blood off lentless. Five seconds before the final bell Burton blessed the event so that “… the stifle the competition – literally. After a braced her trainer through the ropes. the mat. Nesmith won by a unanimous rang, Yates, who won by a unanimous spirit of sportsmanship [would] pre- bit of preparatory grappling, he locked Both women, who had just been grunt- decision after three rounds. decision, was visibly surprised to witness vail…” and then, fists and bodies started Daniel Issahak into a sleeper-style hold ing and snarling at each other for the The crowd cheered for both women’s Kelso return to his feet again. flying. and it was nighty-night. While Nangua- past five minutes, were all smiles. bouts disproportionately more than a ma- No boxer hit the mat harder than the Seven combatives matches were in- ta waved the Guam flag and then the 2- The other two women who clashed jority of the men’s bouts. However, the Lightning Rumble’s emcee at intermis- terspersed between eight boxing bouts. 27th guidon around the ring, trainers that evening had fewer smiles to hand men would not be outdone without a With each new match, supporters from roused a sleepy-eyed Issahak with out. In what was possibly the evening’s fight. SEE RUMBLE, B-7 B-2 | APRIL 21, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY COMMUNITY 2

6:00 CG Mixon Safety 6:01 CG Brown Safety 6:06 Bulletin Board 6:36 Pentagon Channel 7:00 CG Mixon Safety 7:01 CG Brown Safety 7:06 Pentagon Channel 8:00 CG Brown Safety 8:04 CG Mixon Safety 8:06 Hawaii Army Report 8:36 Pentagon Channel 9:00 CG Mixon Safety APRIL 9:01 CG Brown Safety 9:06 Pentagon Channel 21 / Friday 10:00 CG Brown Safety Steak Night — Enjoy a sizzling steak 10:04 CG Mixon Safety 10:06 Pentagon Channel cooked on the grill with garlic mashed po- 11:00 CG Mixon Safety tatoes, rolls, and vegetables at Reggie’s. 11:01 CG Brown Safety Dinner will be served from 5 to 8 p.m. 11:06 Pentagon Channel Cost is only $11.95 for top sirloin steak 12:00 CG Brown Safety and $14.95 for Porterhouse steak. Chil- 12:04 CG Mixon Safety dren’s pricing is available. For additional in- 12:06 Hawaii Army Report formation, call 655-4466. 12:30 Pentagon Channel 4:00 CG Mixon Safety Donna Klapakis | 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs 4:01 CG Brown Safety Teen Social — Join friends for an evening 4:06 Pentagon Channel of fun at the Schofield Barracks Teen Cen- 5:00 CG Brown Safety ter from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Listen to music and Easter Parade 5:04 CG Mixon Safety dance, play games or participate in contests. 5:06 Pentagon Channel Admission is $3 for members and $4 for 6:00 CG Mixon Safety nonmembers. From left, Shondelyn Towner, Bobbie Hanlon, and Tracie Santos lead the way for a Hui O Wahine Easter 6:01 Hawaii Army Report Parade from the Hale Ikena to the gazebo at Palm Circle on Fort Shafter April 13. The group had lunch, 6:26 CG Brown Safety 6:30 Bulletin Board 25 / Tuesday followed by the stroll and a hat contest. 7:00 Pentagon Channel “PT in the Gym” — Kids are invited to 8:00 CG Brown Safety join their active-duty parent at “PT in the 8:04 CG Mixon Safety member living in government quarters or Sunday Brunch — Gym,” a 30-minute “Mousercise” aerobic 29/ Saturday Experience a de- 8:06 Pentagon Channel routine with Mickey and his friends, fol- Parents Night Out — Leave your kids housing. Homes provide flexible hours and lightful meal featuring brunch favorites 9:00 CG Mixon Safety lowed by a continental breakfast. Every with Child and Youth Services (CYS) at the a comfortable family-like setting. In Hawaii, along with numerous other choices at Reg- 9:01 Bulletin Board child participant will receive a “PT in the Peterson Child Development Center on Par- there are certified FCC homes on Schofield gie’s on Schofield Barracks from 10 a.m. to 9:31 CG Brown Safety Park” T-shirt and a pocket radio. Active-duty ents Night Out, Saturday, and then enjoy a Barracks, Wheeler, Helemano Military Reser- 2 p.m., or at Fort Shafter’s Hale Ikena from 9:36 Pentagon Channel 10:00 CG Mixon Safety Soldiers will receive a participation vouch- nice night out on the town. vation, Aliamanu Military Reservation and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fort Shafter. Cost varies by location and children’s 10:01 CG Brown Safety er. Come April 25 from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., at Children enrolled in Parents Night Out 10:06 Pentagon Channel the Fort Shafter Gym. For more information, must be registered with the Central Enroll- If you are interested in placing your child pricing is available. Call Hale Ikena at 438- in FCC or want information on becoming a 11:00 CG Brown Safety call 836-1923. ment Registration Office no later than noon 1947 or the Nehelani at 655-4466 for reser- 11:04 CG Mixon Safety April 28. Reservations are first-come, first- provider, call 655-8373 (Schofield Barracks) vations or information. 11:06 Pentagon Channel 26/ Wednesday serve at the Central Enrollment Registration or 837-0236 (AMR). 12:00 CG Brown Safety Administrative Professional's Day — Office. Call 655-8313 for more informa- Homeschool Support Group — Home- 12:01 CG Mixon Safety SKIES Music Classes — Hale Ikena and Nehelani will be offering a tion. Are you a bud- school students are invited to join 12:06 Pentagon Channel special luncheon on April 26 for Adminis- ding musician? Music Lady School of biweekly group meetings where activities Music is offering classes in piano, vocal include arts and crafts, field trips, science Overnight trative Professional’s Day. For more infor- 5/ Friday Pentagon Channel mation, call 438-1974 (Hale Ikena) or 655- Mongolian Barbecue — Come May 5 training, flute, recorder and violin through experiments, computer classes and SKIES Unlimited. Classes are available at 4466 (Nehelani). from 5 to 8 p.m. for Mongolian barbecue, more. (Note: Because of hardware fail- cooked outside in front of Nehelani with the Schofield Barracks and Aliamanu Call 655-8326 to obtain a copy of the cur- ure, TV2 programming may be 28/ Friday seating in air-conditioned Reggie’s. Select Youth Centers. Private lessons are $95 rent calendar or learn more about regis- interrupted during daily scheduled Hawaiian Luau Lunch Buffet — Taste your favorites from a large variety of meats per month and group lessons are $55 tration. programming and replaced with a traditional Hawaiian style feast today and vegetables and Reggie’s staff will grill per month. For more information, call the Pentagon Channel and/or the Bulletin Board.) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hale Ikena on them to your liking. 655-5525. Nue va en la Biblioteca — The Sgt. Fort Shafter, or 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cost is 65 cents for each ounce, and Yano Library on Schofield Barracks now Arts and Crafts Center — Nehelani on Schofield Barracks. Cost is reservations are recommended. For more Need a fast has a collection of books and videocas- $9.95 per person. information, call 655-4466. gift? Stop by the Arts and Crafts Center settes in Spanish. Books are available for Call the Hale Ikena at 438-1974 or the and choose from a variety of island crafts, children of all ages along with a wide se- Nehelani at 655-4466 for lunch buffet reser- Teen Social — Join friends for an evening including mirrors, baskets, woodcrafts and lection of adult fiction. For more informa- vations or information. of fun at the Schofield Barracks Teen Cen- more. For more information, call 655-6330 tion, call 655-0145. ter from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Listen to music and at Schofield Barracks or 438-1315 at Fort Right Arm Night — Come and say Hap- dance, play games or participate in contests. Shafter. MWR Happenings — To find out more py Birthday to the Nehelani at Right Arm Admission is $3 for members and $4 for information about MWR activities, pro- DoD Employees — Night, April 28. The festivities kick off at 4 nonmembers. Don’t have the grams and facilities, pick-up a copy of the p.m. at the Nehelani. Tickets purchased be- time to take your auto in for an oil Discovery magazine available at the fore April 28 are $5 and are $7 on the day change, tire rotation or balancing? Give Schofield Barracks Commissary, Fort Shafter of the event. Civilian and all ranks military Ongoing the Auto Craft Shop a call. The craft Post Exchange, Aliamanu Shoppette, Tripler are welcome and all attendees must be 18 shop can do these jobs and other services mauka entrance, any MWR facility, or vis- years old and over. For more information, Family Child Care — FCC is in-home while you are at work. For more details, call it the MWR Web site at www.mwrarmy call 655-4466. child care provided by an adult family 655-2271. hawaii.com.

Sunday of the month. This month’s meet- All meals, and concert Saturday, May 6. The event ing is 1 p.m., April 23 at the Commu- lodging, and will honor all of Hawaii’s active-duty mil- nity Chapel, Schofield Barracks, Build- training are itary personnel. The parade begins at Fort ing 791. For more information, call free. Application DeRussy, proceeds down Kalakaua and 306-6530 or 423-1830. forms must be Monsarrat Avenues, and ends at Kapiolani completed by May 1. Park for the concert. 25 / Tuesday Call 593-4454 or email Food and beverages will be served at no Quarterly Volunteer Recognition — [email protected] for cost to active-duty personnel and their fam- will be held Tuesday, April 25, 2 to 2:30 p.m. more information. ilies. Vendors will also provide food for Send community announcements to in the 25th Infantry Division Com- purchase. For more information, contact [email protected]. mand Conference Room. Nomination forms 3 / Monday USO Hawaii at 836-3351. are available at ww.mwrarmyhawaii.com/ Divorced Parenting Classes — a class acs/acsvolunteer.asp. For more information, for parents who are divorced or divorcing 12 / Friday 16 Blocks contact the Army Volunteer Coordinator, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, May 3, at Marine Corps Base Hawaii Job Fair — (PG-13) April Cathie Henderson at 655-4227 or by e-mail the HMR Chapel. The class will give parents will be held on Friday, May 12 from 9 a.m. at [email protected]. the tools to help their children with di- to noon at Kahuna’s, MCBH, Kaneohe. The Today, 7 p.m. 21 / Friday vorce. Call Chaplain Scott Kennedy at 653- job fair is open to the military community. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Hawai‘i Pacific University — Hawaii ASIST — Applied Suicide Intervention 0703 or 286-4066, or Chaplain Norman Bring resumes and dress appropriately. Be- Pacific University will celebrate its 22nd Skills Training will be held at the Hele- Jones at 836-4599 or 232-8090 for more in- cause of the professional nature of this annual Intercultural Day Friday, April 21, mano Military Reservation Chapel from 8 formation or to sign up. event, children will not be admitted. For from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fort Street Mall. a.m. to 4 p.m. April 25-26. While attendees more information, call Marine & Family The event is free and open to the public. should be staff sergeants and above, or 5 / Friday Services, 257-7790. family readiness group leaders, others who ACS Employment Orientation — ACS 22 / Saturday wish to attend may be accepted on a case- is ready to help you find the job you want Free Concert —“Last In Line,” a punk The Hawaii Food Bank — will conduct a by-case basis. Call Chaplain Scott Kennedy during a series of Friday workshops begin- rock band, is offering free admission to food drive at the Schofield Barracks Com- at 653-0703 or 286-4066 for more infor- ning May 5 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and con- their May 4 show at Waikiki's Pink Cadillac missary on Saturday, April 22 from 8 a.m. mation or to sign up. tinuing May 12, 19, and 26. Learn how to to all active duty military. Show a military to 7 p.m. prepare for your job search process, get ID and enjoy a night of punk rock done Madea’s Family Reunion 28 / Friday employment information and right. Other entertainers include “The Ugly (PG-13) The Bishop Museum — The Bishop Mu- Annual Volunteer Ceremony — will be see the employment mate- Sticks,” “PHF,” “Pocket Hero” and “The Saturday, 7 p.m. seum’s exhibit “Chinese Women, Qing Dy- held Friday, April 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. at rials and equipment Substitoots.” Thursday, 7 p.m. nasty to Modern Hawaii” will be on display Bowen Park. For more information, contact available at the ACS em- Tickets for non-military are $5. Further from Saturday, April 22 and through May 21 Cathie Henderson at 655-1703 or e-mail at ployment resource area. information is available at in the Castle Memorial Building. [email protected]. Workshops will be held www.808shows.com and at Schofield Barracks www.lastinlinemusic.com Project Visitation — needs your help. Be- ACS, Building 2091. Call or by calling 714-293- come a volunteer and join Project Visitation May 655-4227 to register. 2769. at their volunteer training on Saturday, April 22 at Chaminade University from 9 1 / Friday Aloha Tower Market- Drug Education a.m to noon. Project Visitation volunteers Hui O Na Wahine — will hold its annual place — Enjoy a taste of for Youth — DEFY, a help foster care siblings maintain scholarship and welfare dinner at 6 p.m., Mexico at the ATM 3rd An- self-esteem building family relationships by bringing May 1 at the Nehelani. Over $37,000 in nual Cinco de Mayo celebra- program that provides the children together for scholarships and welfare grants will be tion block party Friday, May 5 kids with the tools they need to monthly visits. awarded. To make a reservation, A-L from 5 to 9 p.m. Celebrate at the only resist drugs, gangs, and alcohol, For more informa- call Kristen Flynn at 624-8199. M-Z call waterfront party in town on four different needs youth, junior and adult men- tion, please contact Kelly Albert, , 624-0015. Reservation dead- stages. Admission is free and the festivities tors. The deadline to be a part of this re- Project Visitation at line is Wednesday, April 26. will include live music, free giveaways, par- warding program is May 27 for mentors 528-7050 or email ty beads while supplies last, and strolling and junior mentors, ages 13- 18, and June [email protected]. Volunteers Needed — The Muscular mariachis. Participating restaurants will of- 24 for youth, ages 9-12. Dystrophy Association requests the support fer food and drink. For more information, email 23/ Sunday of members of the Army community for [email protected] or call 655- Running Scared Chapel Buddhist Fellowship — The the MDA annual summer camp from June 6 / Saturday 3579, 655-3538 or 655-3391. (R) community is invited to a monthly Buddhist 18-25 at Camp YMCA H.R. Erdman. Each USO Hawaii — presents “A Salute to Sunday, 7 p.m. “World Peace Prayer” held every fourth volunteer will be partnered with a camper. Our Troops,” featuring a Waikiki parade SEE CALENDAR, B-4 The theater is closed Monday & Tuesday. Community HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY APRIL 21, 2006 | B-3 Hawaii shows appreciation for military in May CHARLIE OTA Marine Forces Pacific, Pacific Air Forces, Pacific Command, are also expected to The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii the 111th Army National Guard Band and address guests. HONOLULU — They seek the enemy in Hawaii’s Royal Hawaiian Band. The luncheon will feature the presen- Iraq and Afghanistan, and in terrorist cells Maj. Gen. Benjamin R. Mixon, tation of outstanding community operating deep in the jungles of the Philip- commanding general of the 25th Infantry service awards to members of the pines, Indonesia and elsewhere. They Division and U.S. Army, Hawaii, is Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, search for pirates and smugglers, gather expected to lead a 600-troop contingent Coast Guard, Hawaii National Guard and intelligence and provide humanitarian of Soldiers who are destined for Hawaii Army Reserve units. Recipients and disaster assistance. deployment to northern Iraq this sum- will receive a weekend vacation to the They protect Americans living and vis- mer. Big Island sponsored by the Armed Forces iting abroad, and they serve as ambassa- The parade will be followed by a wel- Recreation Center at Kilauea Military dors of freedom and democracy. come home ceremony at the Kapiolani Camp. They conduct diplomatic missions Park bandstand, featuring Hawaii’s gov- Hawaii’s Military Officers Association aimed at deterring acts of wars and armed ernment and business leaders. Invited to of America will also recognize one of its conflicts, defusing nuclear warheads and participate are Governor Linda Lingle, retiree members for outstanding commu- stemming the manufacture of ballistic U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye, U.S. Con- nity service, and the Chamber of Com- missiles. gressman Neil Abercrombie, and Honolu- merce of Hawaii will honor a local busi- They provide security and protection lu Mayor Mufi Hannemann. ness member for outstanding service to for our allies and partners to establish a The ceremony will be followed by a Hawaii’s military community. rock-solid foundation for today’s thriving daylong celebration at the Waikiki end The public (and any Soldiers who are global economy. of Kapiolani Park. Two stages will offer not invited but wish to attend) may con- Indeed, we have much to be thankful for live entertainment featuring performanc- tact Waynette Tamashiro at the Chamber as citizens of the U.S. and residents of es by the Makaha Sons, Kapena and oth- (545-4300, extension 320) for ticket prices our great Aloha State. And it is time for all er leading Hawaii entertainers. Also high- and other information. Seating will be of us to celebrate the cause of peace and lighting the entertainment program will be limited to the first 1,000. security, and the spread of freedom, equal- national recoding star John Legend. ity and justice for all. Naturally, games, food and static dis- It is time to show our deepest appreci- plays will be available throughout the May 13, Perry and Price ation for the countless sacrifices being day, and the public is invited to the ohana made everyday, at home and abroad, by celebration. JN Automotive Group will sponsor 12 the young men and women of the U.S. returning Hawaii National Guard members armed forces — thus, the state celebrates and their mothers to the Perry and Price Hawaii Military Appreciation Month Saturday Breakfast Show at John Domi- May 13, Twilight Tattoo throughout May. ni’s Restaurant May 13. Mixon will also host the 8th Annual Twilight Tattoo on the grounds of Fort DeRussy in Waikiki, May 13 from 4 to 6 April 27, Opening Ceremonies p.m. This special event will include per- May 20, Armed Forces Day The 21st annual Hawaii Military Ap- formances by bands from Marine Forces JN Automotive Group will further spon- preciation Month will kick off with invi- Pacific, Pacific Fleet, Pacific Air Forces, sor 100 troops to the Perry and Price Show tation-only opening ceremonies at the Hawaii Army National Guard, and the on Armed Forces Day, May 20. Co-hosts Battleship Missouri Memorial April 27 at host, 25th Infantry Division. Michael W. Perry and Larry Price will pay 6 p.m. The public is invited to this once-a- tribute to service men and women. Highlighting the opening ceremonies year performance by precision military is a reception for 500 military command- marching bands. ers and troops. May 20, Living History Day Governor Linda Lingle and Mayor Mufi Hannemann will lead a contingent of The Hawaii Army Museum Society will May 17, Military Recognition Lunch business and government leaders in thank- present its annual “Living History Day” First Hawaiian Bank and Alexander event on Fort DeRussy May 20 from 10 ing the military for all that they do for Sgt. Sean Kimmons | 25th Infantry Division file photo Hawaii, the U.S., and our many friends, and Baldwin will co-sponsor the annual a.m. to 3 p.m. The public is invited to see relatives and associates in the Asia Pacif- Hundreds of onlookers were present for the 9th annual Twilight Tattoo at the Kuroda Military Recognition Luncheon, May 17 displays of vintage military vehicles, parade grounds on Fort DeRussy in 2005. The 25th Infantry Division Tropic Lightning ic. at the Hilton Hawaiian Village from weapons, uniforms, insignia and other Band was among the performers, along with the Marine Forces Pacific Band, Pacific noon to 1:30 p.m. This year’s luncheon memorabilia from the Civil War to the Fleet Band, Air Force Band of the Pacific, Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawaii, Moanalua will pay tribute to the Hawaii Army Na- present. High School Drill Teams, and the 2nd Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group Pipes and tional Guard and Hawaii Air National Re-enactors will share the history be- Drums. Guard. About 600 troops will be invited hind vintage displays. The Celtic Pipes May 6, USO Salute to the Troops community celebration honoring Hawaii’s enue starting at 9:30 a.m. The parade will from all services. and Drums of Hawaii and the Tropic The chamber will join with USO military, including all active and reserve consist of commanders and troop ele- The keynote speaker will be Brig. Gen. Lightning Band from the 25th Infantry Joseph Chavez, commander of the 29th Division will also perform. Hawaii, BAE Systems, the state of Hawaii, forces in Hawaii, the Hawaii Army Na- ments from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, the city and county of Honolulu, and a Separate Infantry Brigade. Chavez will The classic war films “Tora, Tora, Tora,” tional Guard and the Hawaii Air Nation- Air Force, Coast Guard, Hawaii Army Na- share his experiences in leading Hawaii’s “From Here To Eternity” and “Midway” number of sponsoring businesses in a al Guard. tional Guard and Hawaii Air National special tribute to the U.S. armed forces National Guard troops in Iraq last year. will be shown as well. The day will begin with a parade of Guard, and feature marching bands from May 6. This “Salute To The Troops” is a Governor Linda Lingle and Adm. troops through Waikiki on Kalakaua Av- the 25th Infantry Division, Pacific Fleet, William Fallon, commander of U.S. SEE MAY, B-7 B-4 | APRIL 21, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY COMMUNITY Military personnel Senator warns military about payday lenders PVT.2 MATTHEW C. MOELLER 17th Public Affairs Detachment get free financial HONOLULU – “Service members and their families across the country are being taken in by predatory lenders,” said U.S. Senator Daniel investment lesson Akaka. “We must do all we can to protect consumers.” that Senator, securities In an address to more than 600 service mem- is hard to break. bers, Akaka warned them against the dangers Furthermore, Akaka said dealers sponsor free of payday loans. His remarks were made at an payday lenders often locate near Low- event hosted by the National Association of Se- military bases because service mem- forum at Hawaii Cost Alter- curities Dealers Investor Education Founda- bers’ paychecks represent a reliable source of Get more details about finances at natives to Payday Convention Center tion at the Hawaii Convention Center, April 12. income. When service members don’t repay Loans Act. This bill will promote low-cost al- www.SaveAndInvest.org. Payday loans are small cash loans, typical- their debt, they are subject to disciplinary ac- ternatives by providing demonstration grants PVT.2 MATTHEW C. MOELLER ly ranging from $100 to $500, with a full pay- tions, making the incentive to repay even and president of Regulatory to financial institutions that offer low-cost al- 17th Public Affairs Detachment ment usually due in two weeks. Interest rates greater. Policy and Oversight, provided ternatives to payday loans. HONOLULU — Military per- on these loans range from $15 to $30 for every “This is happening on or near our bases, insight on the fundamental (Editor’s Note: Akaka is a World War II vet- sonal and their families were $100. However, lenders seek to extend the loan where unscrupulous financiers are charging principles of saving and invest- eran and has been a member of the U.S. Sen- treated to a free financial educa- for as long as possible, said Akaka. hidden fees, applying exorbitant interest rates ing. They highlighted valuable ate for 16 years. He is currently the ranking tion forum hosted by the Na- A common practice, among lenders, is “loan- and successfully marketing unnecessary prod- tools and resources available member of the Sentate’s Readiness Subcom- tional Association of Securities flipping,” which is the renewing of loans at ma- ucts,” said Akaka. to military personnel and their mittee in Armed Services.) Dealers Investor Education Foun- turity by paying additional fees. According to To help protect service members from pay- families. Akaka, this practice often creates a cycle of debt dation at the Hawaii Convention “Educa- day lenders, Akaka recently introduced the Center, April 12. tion is the The forum sought to inform best way care at an hourly rate is provided interest Army Emergency Relief ing civilian communities, the Hale military personal and their to protect Calendar for up to 20 hours per week for loans. Koa Hotel, the Bishop Museum families about options available those who volunteer with ACS. To attend a class or schedule a and other points of interest on the investors From B-2 to them for investments and from costly What’s more, volunteering offers one-on-one appointment with a island. savings. It was the first in a series mistakes,” job experience and flexible hours. financial counselor, call 655-4ACS The tour will depart at 7:30 a.m. of events planned international- said Glauber For more information, call 655- (4227). All services are free and and return at 4:30 p.m., and reg- ly by the NASD Investor in a press re- Ongoing 4227. help is only a phone call away. istration is required. Lunch is not Education Foundation for U.S. lease. “We provided, but participants may military personnel. Work and Careers Web Site Fort Shafter Newcomers Ori- Akaka want to Community Calendar Briefs bring a cooler with drinks, snacks “Whether on or off base, it is — Need help in your job search entation Tour — The Fort Shafter make sure — Do you have announcements and lunch. crucial for military service mem- that service members and their process? Explore the Web sites ACS presents a newcomers’ orien- For more information or to reg- bers to manage their finances of upcoming events, sports or ac- http://www.myarmylifetoo.com tation tour every other Tuesday. families know about the wide tivities you’d like to post in the ister, call ACS at 655-2400. wisely,” said Navy Rear Admiral range of resources available to and http://www.militaryspouse The tour helps familiarize new Sol- Michael C. Vitale, commander, Hawaii Army Weekly? If so, e-mail them.” jobseach.org to learn about the diers and family members with Kindergarten Registration — Navy Region Hawaii and Naval your information to After the general session, Army spouse employment part- many aspects of Hawaiian culture, Wheeler Elementary School is ac- Surface Group Middle Pacific [email protected] at nership. The site includes job customs, language, surrounding smaller breakouts were offered cepting kindergarten registration Commander. “This forum … is for least two weeks in advance of your search techniques and resume writ- communities, the Hale Koa Hotel on more specific issues such as for the 2006-2007 school year. all service members, of all ranks event or activity. ing tips. and various points of interest on mutual funds, 529 plans, retire- Children who are 5 years old by and backgrounds, to learn these ment savings and avoiding For additional help, contact your the island. Registration is required Dec. 31 are eligible. Parents may skills.” “predatory loans.” Roberts Hawaii — In honor of ACS Employment Readiness Pro- and seating is limited. pick up a registration packet at Vitale kicked off the event, fol- “I thought I would come here April’s Military Child Month, gram manager at 655-4227. Tour time is 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. the school office. For more infor- lowed by U.S. Senator Daniel and not understand anything,” Roberts Hawaii is proud to offer Lunch is not provided, but you Akaka, a co-sponsor. said Spc. Tosha Arrington, 29th special values to military families. Financial Health — Want to can bring your lunch or purchase mation, call 622-6400. “I am proud of the men and Engineer Battalion, finance spe- Roberts Hawaii is offering “Buy find the road to healthy finances? it at the Hale Koa. Call the Fort women in our Armed Forces. cialist. “But the way they ex- Two Regular Adult, Get One Child Contact ACS, located in Building Shafter ACS at 438-9285 for reg- Catholic Women of the …They should be equipped plained things, it was all so easy Free” for the Magic of Polynesia 2091 across the street from istration or questions. Chapel — Join the CWOC for fel- with the tools needed to make to understand.” Spectacular (show only perform- Richardson swimming pool. Class- lowship and sharing of the Catholic sound money decisions to pay The NASD foundation is ances) and Ali’i Kai Catamaran es include checkbook maintenance, Schofield Barracks Newcom- faith. CWOC meet on Fridays at their everyday expenses and save partnered with the Department Dinner Cruises. For information money management, credit man- ers Orientation Tour — ACS will the Main Post Chapel from 9:30 to for the future,” Akaka empha- of Defense and the U.S. Securities and reservations, contact a military agement, the Thrift Savings Plan, conduct a newcomer’s orientation 11:30 a.m. in Room D9. On-site sized. Exchange Commission to provide ticketing office between now and car buying, mutual fund invest- tour every Friday for new Soldiers child care is available by reserva- Robert Glauber, chairman and expertise and advice specific to April 30. ing, college funding, and and family members. The tour will tion. For child care reservations, CEO of NASD ,and Mary service members and their fami- AER/Command Referral. Instruc- include Schofield Barracks, Tripler call 624-6025. For further infor- Schapiro, NASD vice chairman lies.s ACS Volunteers — Free child tors also assist with zero percent Army Medical Center, surround- mation, call 206-8367. COMMUNITY HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY APRIL 21, 2006 | B-5 Patriotic World Tour brings country legends to Hawaii troops Story and Photos by to 1995, performed their hit classics, “I’ll CHRISTA B. THOMAS Still be Loving You,” “Why Does it Have Staff Writer to be Wrong or Right” and “The Bluest HICKAM AFB – Lee Greenwood, the Eyes in Texas,” with the tight harmonies man best known for writing and per- of a 50’s doo-wop group. forming “God Bless the U.S.A.,” enter- Larry Stewart, lead vocalist for the tained an audience of hundreds at Free- group, said the concert was their third dom Mall, Monday night. world tour, the most intense one yet. Joining Greenwood was the pop/coun- “We went downrange to visit Soldiers try band Restless Heart, the New England in hospitals. If we can make them smile, Patriots cheerleaders, comedian Dick Hard- then it’s all worth it,” he explained. “Be- wick and musicians from the Band of the ing able to perform for [the troops] meant U.S. Air Force Reserve, and the Band of the more to us than the audience we per- Pacific. formed for.” Dubbed the Patriotic World Tour, the The evening took a decidedly comedic concert concluded a 12-day tour of Eu- turn with the antics of Dick Hardwick. rope, Southwest Asia and the Pacific. “Knock knock.” “This has been the most awesome and “Who’s there?” ambitious tour yet — 25,000 troops cov- “Ya” ering 25,000 miles in Turkey, Korea, Japan, “Ya who!” Iraq, Kuwait and Qatar,” announced Mary The zany comic, who performed Therese Tebbe, tour emcee. his routine without using one four- Restless Heart, the country rockers letter word, has appeared on VH1 who dominated the country comedy shorts, the Fox Network’s and contemporary Comedy Express,” the Disney charts from Channel’s “A Disney Family 1984 Album,” “The Today Show,” and “America’s Funniest Peo- ple.” Hardwick, who lives in Hollywood, mused on the vanity of the West Coast. Larry Stewart, lead vocalist for the veteran country rock band Restless Heart, kicks it up with (l-r) Cortney Bennet and Alison Pre- “Plastic surgery is so ston, of the New England Patriots cheerleaders. popular out there. You can’t tell who’s ugly or not – you west] makes choosing your religion easi- “We all must give in some way, and it have to look at their er. If you drink [liquor], you’re Catholic. If is my sincere privilege, if for just a mo- kids!” you don’t drink, you’re Presbyterian. If you ment, to bring the music, jokes and glam- He reflected drink and lie about it, you’re Baptist.” “Knock Knock .” our of our American culture to those brave on his simple The audience laughed at the familiari- “Who’s there” hearts who have altered their lives for all life growing ty of Hardwick’s observations throughout “Ya” of us.” up in the his routine. The audience spanned gener- Greenwood, who generally comes to Midwest. ations, and from appearances, no one was “Ya who!” mind when patriotism is mentioned in “Liv- turned off or offended. Dick Hardwick the entertainment industry, never served ing [in Greenwood, the headliner, took the Comedian in the military. the stage around 8:25 p.m. to the thunderous “I never served in the military because Mid- applause of an appreciative and excited I had children at the age of 17. I was audience. “Our service men and women take [their given the classification 3A [a hardship Greenwood performed a number of his sacrifices] in stride. They don’t complain deferment]. The draft never got to that own hits and well-known patriotic songs or gripe,” Greenwood said in a press number. If it did, I would have left my wife by other country artists such as Toby conference held earlier that day. “They and children to fight, and die, if necessary, Keith, Brad Paisley and Darryl Worley. may feel it inside, but they don’t com- for my country,” he said. He concluded the concert with his plain.” The concert concluded with a cast ren- stirringly patriotic signature hit, “God Since 2001, the song is firmly en- dition of “God Bless America.” Bless the U.S.A.” trenched as staple background music for Immediately following, the entertainers, This “unofficial” anthem was Gulf War retrospectives, Independence technicians, support troops and about penned 23 years ago as an expression Day celebrations, and Memorial Day and 40,000 pounds of equipment boarded a Lee Greenwood, whose song “God Bless the USA” was voted online by Ameri- of gratitude towards those Veterans Day remembrance ceremonies. C-17 for the final leg of their journey – cans as the “most recognizable patriotic song” in the nation, salutes the crowd who made sacrifices to protect The Patriotic Tour was Greenwood’s home to Georgia, Tennessee, Hollywood at Hickam AFB on the final leg of his 12-day Patriotic World Tour. the freedoms many Americans enjoy. eighteenth military tour. and New England. B-6 | APRIL 21, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY COMMUNITY Sergeant places first in ‘Little Flat Head and creative writing contest the Black Pearl’ see the baby. He was stunning rent. The mommy hugged the WHEELER ARMY AIR FIELD — Soldiers and civil- and absolutely gorgeous. He baby, but the storm got stronger ians in the Army, Hawaii, community were chal- Military Category had beautiful eyes and lovely and the current swept the baby lenged to participate in a writing contest, recently, and blue spots. He was dazzling and away from her. they responded to the theme “Your Most Life-Chang- 1st Place – Sgt. Nelida Wakefield truly adorable. “My baby! I have to get my ing Experience.” Everybody was happy in the baby,” said the mommy. ... Sponsored by Morale, Welfare and Recreation — its 2nd Place – Pvt. Angel Kennedy party, but all of a sudden a CRD, Leisure Activities Office and libraries — the SGT. NELIDA WAKEFIELD strong current swept contest brought out the creative flair in many bud- 3rd Place – 1st Sgt. ALE-PAC Fort Shafter through, and the water got dark and very ding writers. However, awards were limited to first Eduardo Zayas 1st Place, Military Category through third place, and three Soldiers and four civil- (The following is an excerpt) cold. ians garnered top billing. “There is a big Their entries were judged by the publisher of Mid- Civilian Category “Once upon a time in the storm coming,” Week, Ron Nagasawa; the editor of Oahu Military Star, Water World, there was a fam- said the daddy. Steve Murray; and an English professor at Fort 1st Place – Amanda Smith ily of flat headed fish. The “We need to Shafter, Charles Butts. mommy was expecting a baby. seek shelter The creative writing contest was such a huge suc- 2nd Place – Mary Jo Osenkarski The daddy was very happy. soon.” cess that MWR will make it an annual event. Also, The day they had their baby, All the fish teenagers can soon participate in a contest targeted 3rd Place – Sharon Navarrette they had a big party. Many fish started to swim for them. Dates are forthcoming. from the Water World came to away from the cur- (Editor’s Note: Information compiled from MWR re- 3rd Place – Daniel Tompkins leases.) Author tells military wives’ stories of challenges, lessons for deployment

JOY BOISSELLE read. Read- and finally, the importance of friends to Staff Writer “Jena was strolling home from walking the dog when ers will each other. she noticed an official U.S. Army car carrying two sol- Shared experiences bond military wives cheer for As well, Redmond vividly paints the diers in Class A uniforms heading toward her street. together. In Jessica Redmond’s new book, each She felt her pulse quicken and, without meaning to, scene of life at a small Army post … as it “A Year of Absence: Six Women’s Stories woman, she started doing the math. becomes a “ghost town.” of Courage, Hope, and Love,” she explores laugh with If the soldiers stopped at her building there was those bonds and gives readers rare glimpse them and cry Scenes like girls’ nights out, travels a one-in-twenty-four chance that Adam was dead. into the lives of military wives during de- with them. through Europe with friends, and neigh- If they stopped at her stairwell, it was one-in-eight. ployment. More good borhood get-togethers are interspersed Don't come down here, she prayed silently. Please Redmond captures the stories of six news, the six let it be somebody else.” women do not within the reality of a wartime environ- women who are mar- ment – within the reality of watching BOOK ried to Soldiers as just survive, Redmond — from A Year of Absence by Jessica Redmond they are CNN 24/7, sometimes amidst Soldiers in REVIEW their husbands deploy to Iraq with the 1st strengthened Class A uniforms at a friend’s house at a by their experi- Armored Division in April 2003. tion takes place in Germany — resonates trays each woman’s story memorial service. A newlywed, she and her husband, ences. While with any spouse of a deployed Soldier. with dignity and honesty. the focus of For 25th Infantry Soldiers, leaders and Capt. Jon Redmond, are stationed in Many military readers will see some- One wife struggles with al- families, deployment is fresh in their Baumholder, Germany, as the deployment storytelling is thing of themselves or their friends in cohol and depression, an- begins. Eventually, though, the expected on them, vi- minds. For this reason, Redmond’s book is nearly every chronicled wife’s story. The other with isolation and 12-month deployment is extended to 15 gnettes of life a must-read at all levels. locations may change, but the stories are still another wonders if her during the de- months. If preparation is key to success on the the same. The challenges, loneliness, joys marriage will survive — and ployment are in- Redmond initially sets out to capture the whether she wants it to. battlefield, Redmond’s book will help pre- effect war made on families. What she and optimism these women experience terwoven throughout. have universal appeal. Redmond is a skilled storyteller. Al- Redmond deftly illuminates the roles pare not just those on the homefront for ends up with is a far more compelling though nonfiction, her narrative style Using pseudonyms to protect identities of family readiness groups, military lead- what is to come, but Soldiers too as they read and one that — even though the ac- makes for an engaging and engrossing of women she chronicles, Redmond por- ership and its response to family needs, journey into harm’s way. SPORTS & FITNESS HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY APRIL 21, 2006 | B-7 24 / Monday Army Air Field baseball fields May Madness 3-on-3 Youth and May 6 at AMR baseball May: Special events honor troops Basketball Tournament — fields. Winners from each compe- Youth born between 1996 and tition will have the opportunity CONTINUED FROM B-3 Hawaii Theatre box office starting 1988 may participate in the “3 on to compete in more competitions. May 1. 3” Youth Basketball Tournament. Participants may sign up for only May 1–31, Specials Registration begins April 24 and one competition and sign up is Throughout the month of May, runs through May 11 at Bennett on-site at the event. For more May 20, Combined Concert many of Hawaii’s visitor attrac- Youth Center, Schofield Barracks. information, call 836-1923. Hawaii’s military bands will tions and businesses will offer dis- The tournament will be held on combine their talents to present May 29, Memorial Day counts to the military. For exam- April May 26 and 27. Cost to partici- the Combined Military Band Hawaii Military Appreciation ple, the Battleship Missouri plans pate is $10, which includes a Ongoing Concert at the historic Hawaii Month will close May 29 with to offer discounted prices for the 21 / Friday game shirt and gift bag. A maxi- Theatre, May 20 from 7 to 8:30 Memorial Day observances at military throughout the entire Youth Sports Track and Field mum of 10 teams per division BMX Track — The BMX track p.m. Under the sponsorship of the National Memorial Cemetery month of May. , Other visitor at- — Today is the last day to register may register and teams will be on WAAF is now open on AT&T Government Solutions, a of the Pacific at Punchbowl tractions such as the Polynesian for youth track and field. Regis- registered on a first come, first Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. and 75-piece concert band selected starting at 9 a.m. and at the Cultural Center, Paradise Cove tration is at Aliamanu Military serve basis. For more informa- Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. from the members of the Pacific Hawaii Veterans Cemetery in Luau, Germaine’s Luau, and At- Reservation, Fort Shafter, tion, call 655-6465. For additional information, call Fleet Band, Marine Forces Pacific Kaneohe at 1 p.m. lantis Adventures venues plan Schofield Barracks and Wheeler 655-0883 or visit Band, 25th Infantry Mayor Mufi Hannemann special offers during the month. Youth Centers and is open to 29 / Saturday www.mwrarmyhawaii.com/cys/b Division Band, Pacific Air Forces will preside over the observances Military personnel (active, youth born between 1988 and PBA Pro-Am Bowling Tour- mx_track.htm. Band, Coast Guard Band and the at Punchbowl, and Governor reserve, guard and retired), 1997. Cost for the program is $40. nament — Bowlers are invited to 111th Army National Guard Linda Lingle will lead the obser- and their family members, are Participants will receive a team bowl with the professionals, April Cardio Kickboxing — Cardio Band will present music ranging vances at the Memorial Plaza encouraged to inquire at their uniform, coaching, and a USA 29, 5 p.m., at Schofield Bowling kickboxing can help develop car- from light classics to marches in Kaneohe. The gravesites base ticket offices for these and Track and Field membership card. Center. The tournament costs dio-vascular fitness, improve bal- and popular hit tunes from the will be adorned with lei gathered other special offers. A military ID card or birth certifi- $165 and includes a Brunswick ance and lead to more self-confi- 1950s and 60s. by Hawaii’s schoolchildren The chamber extends a hearty cate and physical exam are “Scorchin’ Inferno” bowling ball. dence. Classes are offered at the This concert is free and open and placed by Boy and Girl mahalo to all businesses required to sign up. Practice The tournament cost without the Fort Shafter Physical Fitness Cen- to the public. Tickets will be Scouts. The public is invited to and sponsors that make Hawaii begins in April and the season ball is $45. For more information, ter, Tuesdays and Thursdays from available on a first-come-first- attend these services honoring Military Appreciation Month runs from June to July. For more call 655-0573 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. For more infor- served basis at the Chamber and our veterans. possible. information, call 836-1923, mation, call instructor DarylLynn AMR; 438-9336, Fort Shafter; PBA Western Regional Gandaoli at 779-4495. start anytime between 9 and 655-6465 ,Schofield Barracks; or Bowling Tournament — Come noon. There is a nominal 655-0883, Wheeler/Helemano to Schofield Bowling Center on Youth Sports Coaches — May entrance and vehicle parking fee. Military Reservation. April 29 and 30 see some of the Youth Sports is looking for vol- Volksmarch credit, if desired, is best bowling professionals in the unteer coaches to help make the 6 / Saturday available. Walkers need to pre- Softball Intramurals — Reg- nation. Admission is free. For program a success. If you would Rodeo — Looking for hard- register by June 1. Pre-registra- istration ends today for men and more information, call 655-0573 like to give back to the youth riding, fast-paced rodeo action? tion information is available at women’s summer softball intra- what you received as a child, see Gallop over to the DK Ranch Send community http://www.ava.org/clubs murals. Men’s teams are for Pepsi MLB Pitch, Hit and Run your local Youth Sports Director Arena in Waimanalo Saturday, announcements to community /menehunemarchers. Call 626- active-duty Army only and — Children ages 7 to 14 are invit- or call these numbers for more May 6. @hawaiiarmyweekly.com 3575 for more information. women’s teams are for active- ed to showcase their pitching, details: AMR at 836-1923, Fort Sponsored by the Hawaii duty army and spouses. For more hitting, and running abilities in a Shafter at 438-9336, or Schofield Women’s Rodeo Association, this information, call 655-0856. free program April 29 at Wheeler Barracks at 655-6465. April event is free to spectators and Ongoing features Hawaii’s best horses 23 / Sunday and men, women and children Honolulu Marathon Clinic — 10k Volksmarch — The riders. Looking to get in shape and run Menehune Marchers is sponsor- Competition begins at 10 a.m. a marathon? Join the free Rumble: Boxers finish bouts strong ing a 10K volksmarch on April and includes barrel racing, pole Honolulu Marathon Clinic, led 23 at Maunalua Bay bending and other timed events. by Dr. Jack Scaff and his trained CONTINUED FROM B-1 Beach Park in Hawaii staff. The clinic meets Sundays Kai. Start is at 7:30 a.m. at Kapiolani Park sion. While attempting to rouse a boo- between 8 and June at 3833 Paki Ave. The clinic ing crowd at intermission with his sig- noon. The cost stresses slow, recreational run- nature World Wrestling Federation is free unless 4 / Saturday ning, for beginners and walkers. rope-bouncing antics, Sgt. Maj. Errol volksmarch 10k Volksmarch — The The focus is training to finish the “Skullcrusher” Snyder fell. “You made credit is desired, then Menehune Marchers is sponsor- Honolulu Marathon in Decem- me so mad, I tripped,” he jokingly said. marchers must pay a $3 fee. Call ing a 10K volksmarch on June 4 ber. For more information, call By the start of the main event, more 395-9724 for more information. at Kamananui Valley. The start 655-4692. than half the Rumble’s audience had fil- point is the Moananalua Valley tered out of the Conroy Bowl, missing 30 / Sunday Neighborhood Park at Ala Hunters – Hunter Education possibly the cleanest, most technical Rodeo — Looking for hard- Alolani Street. The walk is free Classes are offered by the fight of the evening. riding, fast-paced rodeo action? and walkers may start anytime Hawaii Dept. of Land and Natur- The strategic Ramiro Ascencio ag- Gallop over to the Kawailoa between 8 a.m. and noon. Award al Resources. Subjects covered gressively pursued Hugh Jones around Ranch Arena in Haleiwa Satur- and volksmarch credit, if desired, include firearms and archery the ring one step at a time. In the first day, April 30. is available for a nominal fee. safety, survival and first aid, round, Ascencio launched a right hook Sponsored by the Hawaii Call 947-3359 or visit the Web- wildlife identification and con- into Jones’ face; Jones smiled and nod- Women’s Rodeo Association, this site at //www.ava.org/clubs/ servation, rules and regulation, ded his head as if to say, “Good one.” event is free to spectators menehunemarchers/. game care, and outdoor respon- Later, Jones sparked back to life after and features Hawaii’s best horses sibility. Attendance at all ses- having his mouthpiece knocked out, but and men, women and children 17 / Saturday sions is required for certification. fizzled in the final minute of the third riders. Waimea Valley Audubon Times are 5:45-10 p.m. May 5, round. Ascencio punctuated the match Competition begins at 10 a.m. Center — A sanctioned 5K and and 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 6. with a solid right that knocked Jones and includes barrel racing, 10K volksmarch (walk) will be Call the Hunter Education Office back on his heels 10 seconds before pole bending and other timed held June 17 at the Waimea Val- at 587-0200 to register. A picture Giles Almeida (top) and Isaac Uriostegi battle for position during fight ended. Ascencio won the bout by events. ley Audubon Center. Walkers can ID is required at the door. the 140-pound combatives match at the Conroy Bowl April 13. a unanimous decision.