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Navy a Section 01 26 INSIDE CG Mail A-2 Hawaii 2/3 at Ulupa’u Crater A-3 Waterfront Ops A-4 Rappelling Reservists A-5 Every Clime & Place A-6 The Iwo Jima Special Commemoration B-1 Mountain Biking C-1 MCCS C-2 SM&SP Activities C-2 Mahalo Golf C-3 MMARINEARINE Word to Pass C-6 Volume 31, Number 10 www.mcbh.usmc.mil March 15, 2002 Pacific War Memorial dedicated Gunnery Sgt. Rhys A. Evans Memorial at Arlington Ridge in Virginia, a Public Affairs Chief version of this monument will be unveiled on this day at the H-3 front gate of MCB Hawaii, Fifty-seven years ago, at approximately 8 Kaneohe Bay. a.m. on Feb. 19, thousands of young “The idea here was to put something in that Americans donned with 80-pound packs is an icon in the eyes of most Americans, packed into 80 amphibious LVTs which will be dedicated not as part of the first wave — desti- just to the Marines, but all nation, a tiny black sand volcanic services,” said Retired island in the Pacific. Marine Maj. Gen. Fred This eight square miles of vol- Haynes, a veteran of the canic ash and sand, reeking of Battle of Iwo Jima and then sulphur, swept by Naval gunfire, member of the 28th Marine bullets and bombs, would soak in Regiment, 5th Marine the blood of more than 26,000 Division. dead and wounded Americans. This 6,000-pound, seven- Eighty Marines were awarded year project in the making the Medal of Honor during will be the center piece for World War II, twenty-two of the ceremony honoring not them at Iwo Jima, along with five Navy corps- only the veterans of this battle, but also the men. key role Hawaii played in providing the On March 16, dozens of these grizzled vet- training ground for the majority of the units erans — of one of the most horrific battles in involved in the Pacific battleground. the world’s history — will gather at MCB This bronze and black granite monument Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, for perhaps the last is a gift from the Pacific War Memorial time, to once more honor their combat Association to the United States Marine Photo by Bob Campbell brethren. Corps. The first flag comes down as the second raises atop Mt. Suribachi, on Iwo Standing at approximately one third the The dedication ceremony will begin at 10 Jima, Feb. 23. See pages B-4 and B-5 for the full story. size of the Iwo Jima Marine Corps War a.m. Saturday. Marine Raiders receive honors Kaneohe Bay’s at Punchbowl dedication goes Cpl. Jacques-Rene Hebert Saturday at front Marine Forces Pacific, Public Affairs gate, at 10 a.m. HONOLULU — Throughout its brief but prolific history, the U.S. has had its he- roes who symbolize both freedom and pa- triotism. Though we honor our heroes, regret- The front gate to MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, which is al- tably sometimes, some seem forgotten — so known as the H-3 Main Gate, will be closed to routine but not the Marine Raiders. traffic from 8:30-11 a.m., Saturday for the Pacific War March 8, Marine Forces Pacific joined Memorial Dedication ceremony. All motorists not involved the U.S. Marine Raider Association at the with the ceremony, will be directed to the bravo, or back gate, (on Mokapu Road). A Visitors’ Center will be in place National Memorial Cemetery of the during the hours of the gate closure at the back gate. For Pacific in dedicating a monument to the questions regarding the gate closure, contact the Military Marine Raider battalions that gained fame Police Department at 257-2103, ext. 318. For more infor- mation about the dedication ceremony, contact the Public and recognition during World War II. Affairs Office at 257-8840. See today’s Section B for full “They fought their way through enemy details on historical events surrounding the battle for Iwo territory earning accolades and awards Jima during World War II. and a place in the hearts of the American Sgt. Roman Yurek People,” remarked Brig. Gen. John Castellaw, deputy commander for MarForPac. “Their stories became the stuff of legends.” Marine Corps Raiders were a special Linguist helps save base thousands operations group formed shortly after the U.S. became involved in WWII, by Sgt. Richard W. ey that could be saved annu- President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Holtgraver Jr. ally by fixing it. “I figured there was probably The Raider battalions were precursors Combat Correspondent First, Warren had to find to today’s Marine reconnaissance units, out if other Marines in his a lot of money being wasted.” and Navy SEAL programs, and were A Marine from 1st Radio barracks were experiencing a Bn. recently submitted an long wait for hot water, too. See MAKIN, A-4 idea to his command on how He asked around. Lance Cpl. Micky L. Warren to save water from being He soon discovered other Arabic Linguist, 1st Radio Bn. wasted aboard MCB Hawaii. rooms within his barracks Lance Cpl. Micky L. (Bldg. 7046) and another Warren, an Arabic linguist (Bldg. 7047) experienced the Warren then contacted the better equipment,” said for 1st Radio Bn., was fed up same problems. Board of Water Supply to Warren. with getting up in the morn- Warren used simple math- find the price of a gallon of While he is not a certified ing, turning on his shower ematics to determine the water. plumber, Warren was famil- and having to wait several amount of water being wast- He multiplied how much iar with the trade through a minutes for the water to heat ed each year within those water was being wasted, previous job he had done up. buildings. times the price per gallon, with a construction compa- Warren decided to do The Marine checked the and found that tens of thou- ny and previous work he something about his prob- showerheads and found out sands of dollars a day were had done on his own broth- lem, so he sent a letter how many gallons of water literally being thrown down er’s business. through his chain of com- were released per minute the drain. “I’ve helped build houses Cpl. Jacques-Rene Hebert mand addressing the prob- (GPM.) The GPM was multi- “I figured there was prob- before; I also helped to install A veiled monument dedicated to the U.S. lem. plied by the average number ably a lot of money being the plumbing into my broth- Marine Raiders of World War II stands Citing his research, of minutes the water took to proudly in the foreground, as a Marine col- wasted as well, and if I could er’s car wash,” he added. or guard led by 1st Lt. Justin Stodgehill of Warren presented a solution get warm, then multiplied find a way to save that mon- The Marine knew that the MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, marches to a to the problem and an esti- by the number of rooms in ey, maybe we could get some moving rendition of “Amazing Grace.” mate on the amount of mon- the barracks. See SAVINGS, A-4 See Section B for the 2nd in a series on Iwo Jima. A-2 • March 15, 2002 HAWAII MARINE MCBH NEWS C.G.‘C.G.‘SS MMAILAIL BBOXOX BRIEFS ‘I suggest a regular beach patrol WAIMANALO CLEAN UP The Waimanalo Clean Up Coalition needs that we can come to know.’ volunteers to help clean up the community BRIG. GEN. Saturday at 7:30 a.m. - Submitted by Trista Rentz, family member MCABEE The focus of the cleanup will be on streams “Our children would benefit from areas. stands and appreciates your time- and roadways, including removal of aban- knowing the face of the MP that pa- Until now we have not had the consuming involvement with our in- doned vehicles, furniture, and appliances. trols our beach and would be com- staffing to designate a specific unit line skating program and commends Billed as one of the biggest communities fortable going to them for help if within the Provost Marshal’s Office you for your desire to provide im- cleanups on the island, the Waimanalo effort needed. They (the MPs) would to patrol the beach, as you recom- proved facilities for our youth has attracted people from several surround- come to know the families that fre- mended. aboard the base. ing communities. quent the beach, and it would alle- However, with the recent addition As you are aware, prior to 1996, To volunteer, call 259-0223 and join a team, viate the harassment that we are re- of more Marines, we will be stand- the in-line hockey rink was located or meet at the Waimanalo School parking lot. ceiving. ing up a specific section to handle in the parking lot of the In addition, a sign at the top of the beach access control issues starting Commissary. To provide better ser- ELLOWS ASTER B E hill might help to let people know in March 2002, so that base residents vice for the program and to create a Bellows Air Force Station will host a fami- that they must have their I.D.’s to en- can get familiar with our military safer location for the sport, the in- ly Easter Celebration, March 31 at 6:15 a.m., joy the beach.” police and vice versa. line hockey pad was built behind the at Pavilion 5A. We also intend on implementing Subway restaurant and continues to Chaplain Andrew Johnson will lead guests — Trista Rentz, family member your recommendation to place signs be the only location aboard MCBH in a praise and worship Sunrise Service.
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