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INSIDE Ten-miler win PACOM hosts furlough discussion

Army Hawaii men’s U.S. PACIFIC COMMAND the Coast Guard, Wednesday, to address the Davino, director of Manpower, Personnel, team wins first-ever News Release issue. Services organized teams from their NEXT WEEK and Administration for USPACOM, “so we respective Child and Youth organizations, • See next week’s Hawaii Army Commander’s Cup at The furlough of public school teachers are gearing up as quickly as possible. The Morale Recreation and Welfare administra- Weekly for full coverage on how first furlough day is scheduled Oct. 23rd.” 25th Annual Army has the potential to displace as many as Army Hawaii is dealing with the tors, and other members of their choosing. The furlough is a two-year agreement. Ten-Miler race. Mixed 14,000 military students attending Hawaii Commanders and service members have Hawaii public school furlough days. Quality education in Hawaii has long team takes 5th. public schools for 17 or 21 furlough days every reason to be very concerned that the for the 10- or 12-month school year. education of our students will be degrad- work together to provide appropriate alter- been a recruitment and retention issue, B-5 To help mitigate the impact on these stu- ed by the furlough decisions; nearly 10 per- natives that will meet the needs of military and some of our commands and units are dents of military families, U.S. Pacific cent of the students’ contact time with children from kindergarten through twelfth concerned that the furlough may influence Command (USPACOM) sponsored a work- teachers has been eliminated. grade during furlough days. families to try and avoid an assignment in ing session for its service components and The objective will be to find ways to “We had no prior notice,” said Col. Mike Hawaii. Healing warriors with PTSD tops Tripler training In-house resources Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. “Now, if one of my Marines or provide support for Sailors is facing an in-house struggling Soldiers program, I can take away a lot Samoan relief of the questions ... the fear and TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER the surprise. And they’re more News Release apt to get themselves in the pro- U.S. Army Corps of gram.” Engineers, Hawaii HONOLULU — While many Rector and 84 other pastors chaplains know Tripler has an from chapels, churches and tem- District, ensures power is “in-house program” to help mil- available in aftermath of ples around Oahu learned about itary members struggling with Tripler’s in-house program from earthquake and tsunami post-traumatic stress disorder Dr. Kenneth Hirsch of the Veter- on American Samoa. (PTSD), not many knew the full ans Affairs Pacific Islands range of the behavioral health Health Care System; he heads programs at Tripler Army Med- the PTSD Residential Recovery ical Center (TAMC) and the Program, in partnership with Schofield Barracks Health Clin- TAMC. Service first ic. Chaplain (Capt.) Tim Wilson, “I didn’t know what was in- who helped organize the Garrison employees volved,” said Navy Chaplain (Lt.) half-day training, said that pledge to be Karen Rector of the Combat Lo- gistics Battalion at Marine Corps SEE HEALING, A-8 professional, polite and positive. A-7 CPAC clarifies rules for hiring spouses 9/11 GI Bill CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES •Spouses of retired or separat- ed active duty members who Leaders answers AGENCY WEST REGION News Release have a 100-percent service con- questions about new nected disability; and The U.S. Office of Personnel education benefits. •An unmarried widow/wid- Management (OPM) recently is- ower of a service member who A-4 sued final regulations that es- died while performing active tablished a hiring authority for duty. certain military spouses to be el- Another feature of the execu- igible to apply for federal posi- tive order allows for the registra- Spc. Eric Kenney | 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs tions within the Department of tion of those spouses who PCS Defense (DoD). Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, tear down sandbags in preparation for the with the military member in the responsible return of Samarra Silo to the Iraqi government. The intended effect of this rule DoD Priority Placement Program is to facilitate the entry of mili- (PPP). This option is only avail- tary spouses into the federal civ- able to those spouses who PCS il service as part of an effort to with the military member on or 3rd Brigade returns Silo to Iraqis recruit and retain skilled and ex- after the effective date of Sept. perienced members of the armed 11, 2009. forces and to recognize and hon- SPC. JAZZ BURNEY forts in the central Iraqi province. If a spouse moved with the or the service of members in- As the security situation in the province im- military member within the last MAJ. CATHY WILKINSON jured, disabled or deceased in 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs proved and reconstruction efforts turned to agri- two years prior to Sept. 11, 2009, connection with their service. he or she is eligible under this CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE SPEICHER, culture, Soldiers realized the importance of their This new regulation imple- executive order to apply to va- TIKRIT, Iraq — A small ceremony marked the re- base to the province’s farmers. ments Executive Order 13473, cancy announcements that are turn of Salah ad Din province’s most important “We’ve been putting so much effort into re- which authorizes appointments open to “Military Spouses eligi- grain storage site to the Government of Iraq building the agricultural infrastructure, and yet, in the civil service for: ble under Executive Order (GoI), Tuesday. here we were, sitting on the most important •Spouses of military members 13473,” as identified in the area The Samarra Silo, formerly known as Forward storage facility in the province,” said Col. Walt on active duty (for other than of consideration. Operating Base (FOB) Brassfield-Mora, had been Piatt, commander, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat training) that move under per- This authority may be used occupied by U.S. military forces for several Team (IBCT), 25th Infantry Division (ID). manent change of station (PCS) years. U.S. Soldiers had first fought an insur- orders with the military mem- Jeep wives gency and later supported reconstruction ef- SEE 3IBCT, A-8 ber; SEE HIRING, A-8 Spouses make sure off-road vehicles are well used in their Eligible homeowners may get partial assistance from DoD husbands’ absence. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE now processing applications. signed to pay 100 percent of losses or to B-3 News Release Potential eligible personnel include: cover all declines in value, it can help pro- WASHINGTON — The Department of •Active and former service members of tect eligible applicants from financial ca- the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force Defense (DoD) has announced details for tastrophe due to significant losses in their and Coast Guard; the temporary expansion of the Home- home values. owners Assistance Program (HAP). •Civilian employees of the DoD, Coast Supporting military families is one of Guard and nonappropriated fund activi- Using $555 million in funds from the administration’s highest priorities and in- This issue ties; and American Recovery and Reinvestment cludes leadership and engagement by Act (ARRA), this program is designed to •Surviving spouses of both fallen serv- Michelle Obama and Jill Biden. Footsteps in Faith A-2 ice members and civilian employees. partially reimburse eligible military per- In February 2009, Congress provided Potential eligible personnel who have A-3 sonnel, surviving spouses and federal ARRA funding for a temporary expansion Deployed Forces sold a primary home for a loss or are nancial assistance to military personnel civilian employees whose service to the of the HAP to address unique economic considering selling their home are en- and DoD civilians since 1966, mainly at News Briefs A-6 nation has required them to relocate and pressures faced by military personnel couraged to visit the DoD HAP Web site base realignment and closure (BRAC) sites sell their primary residence at a loss. who are forced to relocate in these unusu- B-2 to check specific program criteria, and if where government action caused a de- FMWR The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ex- ally adverse housing market conditions. eligible, apply online. crease in market home values. ecutes the program for all the military Sports & Fitness B-5 The DoD HAP has been providing fi- While the HAP expansion is not de- branches, and HAP administrators are SEE HOUSING, A-4 A-2 | OCTOBER 9, 2009 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS & COMMENTARY Commander’s Corner We want to hear from you... The Hawaii Army Weekly wel- comes articles from Army organ- Partnership program helps education izations, announcements from the general public about com- LT. COL. RICHARD GLEDHILL with the Hawaii State Department of Ed- munity events of interest to the Commander, U.S. Army Garrison-Oahu ucation to provide additional services to Parent Community Network Coordinators ( PCNC ) military community, and letters our public schools. These services are in- FORT SHAFTER — The School Partner- and commentaries. valuable to the military and school com- Aiea Complex •Shafter Elementary If you have newsworthy ideas ship Program, a partnership between munities — they instill a sense of pride in •Webling Elementary Carol Austin, 832-3560 or stories you’d like to write, co- Hawaii public schools and the military, our children, as well as our Soldiers. 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Cindi Saguibo, 626-2980 Army Weekly are not necessar- numerous outstanding opportunities to Schools strongly encourage parents Moanalua Complex •Mililani Middle ily the official views of, or en- be good neighbors with our local commu- to take advantage of the many opportu- •Moanalua Elementary Kathy Gerken, 626-7355 dorsed by, the U.S. Government nities. Soldiers volunteer their time to as- or the Department of the Army. nities available for parents to get in- Susie Okumura, 831-7884 •Mililani Uka The Hawaii Army Weekly is sist the schools with needed repair and volved. Some organizations include the •Moanalua Middle Norma Tansey, 627-7303 printed by The Honolulu Advertis- maintenance. 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The appearance of advertising Why does the in this publication, including in- : Hawaii Army serts and supplements, does not Q constitute endorsement by the Weekly publish Department of the Army, or The Honolulu Advertiser, of the firms, court-martial findings? products or services advertised. Little The Office of Soldier : the Staff Judge A Advocate Commander, U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii releases the results of recent SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Col. Matthew Margotta courts-martial for publica- Director, Public Affairs Two-year-old Nathan Hurd Dennis C. Drake smiles proudly behind the tion to inform the communi- Chief, Command Information wheel of an historical vehicle ty of military justice trends Aiko Rose Brum, 656-3155 on display at the Tropic and to deter future miscon- [email protected] Lightning museum's Living News Editor History Day, Oct. 1. The duct by Soldiers. Kyle Ford, 656-3150 annual event commemorates [email protected] Pau Hana Editor the inception of the 25th Amy L. Bugala Infantry Division at Schofield [email protected] Barracks in October 1941. Sergeant gets Staff Writer Rebecca Ellison | U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Public Affairs Bill Mossman Layout labor, fines, Leah Mayo Web Content Stephanie Rush, 656-3153 reduced rank [email protected] Advertising: 525-7439 Home decoration is the touchstone story of your life During the past month, one Classifieds: 521-9111 Soldier was tried, found guilty Editorial Office: 656-3155/3156 CHAPLAIN (MAJ.) KEN LEBON We have the antique rocker ter we moved here. My wife and I and sentenced for an offense Fax: 656-3162 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team that was given by my wife’s stopped just short of holding a occurring on Schofield Bar- Address: grandfather and was the site of curbside memorial service for it racks. Public Affairs Office If you were to visit my home, you would many feedings and sleepless before the trash collectors hauled it A sergeant from Headquar- 742 Santos Dumont Ave., WAAF likely think that my wife and I have a very nights rocking restless babies. off. ters Service Battery, 2nd Battal- Building 108, Room 304 eclectic taste in décor. The rocker was also the site of The fourth chapter of Joshua ion, 11th Field Artillery, 2nd Schofield Barracks, HI That would be the kind way of saying stuff 96857-5000 many prayers and petitions for records that Joshua instructed the Stryker Brigade Combat Team, does not seem to match. A few pieces do, but Web site: their well being. people of Israel to take up stones 25th Infantry Division, was www.garrison.hawaii.army.mil/ by and large, our furnishings and home dé- We have the sofa and chair from the bed of the Jordan River as found guilty of one charge of cor were put together piece by piece over a haw.asp that once matched, but for some Lebon they crossed — for the purpose of Article 121, wrongful appropri- lifetime together. reason, we chose to recover in building a monument on the other ation. Nondelivery or distribution Our primary concern was not always different patterns. I have to confess that I side “to serve as a sign among you. In the fu- The Soldier was reduced to problems in Army Hawaii whether or not items matched. Some pieces have always found them uncomfortable and, ture when your children ask you what do the grade of specialist (E-4), to Family Housing areas? If so, were bought new, some from antique stores, forfeit $1,000 per month for call 656-3155 or 656-3156. at times, have lobbied hard for their replace- these stones mean, tell them …” (Joshua many handed down from family. As I have ment with newer, matching, overstuffed ver- 4:6). three months, and hard labor confessed, eclectic might be a generous de- sions. That’s what I love about our home décor; without confinement for two scription of how all of these pieces come to- I lobbied hardest after nights spent sleep- it tells a story. Each piece is like the stones months. gether. ing on it when my wife and I hit the impass- that were a memorial to the people of Israel. In addition to forfeiture of You would not think that you were stand- es that every couple experiences. Of course, Each time we move and touch each piece (in pay (either adjudged or by op- 132 days ing in a showroom, but in reality you are. they, too, are connected to more memories the futile attempt to peel off all the stickers), eration of law), confinement You are standing in a showroom decorated than can be described, and we would never we are reminded of the challenges God has and a punitive discharge, the since last by God. part with them. seen us through and all the blessings he has Soldier will also have a federal Each piece has a story and connects us to We have just parted with a freezer that we provided. It gives us courage and hope for the conviction that the Soldier must fatal accident our life together. When we look closely, we had for 20 years, the first appliance we challenges that lie ahead. report when filling out a job Number represents fatal acci- can see the fingerprints of God as he worked bought as man and wife. Every time I looked Our home furnishings may not match, application. dents as defined by Army Reg- in our lives: blessings granted, challenges at that freezer, I thought of the awesome cob- and they may never be in a showroom, but A federal conviction strips ulation 385-10, which is inclu- faced, victories won and heartaches endured, blers my wife would make with the bushels they match our lives. Our home serves as the Soldier of many rights, such sive of all active component U.S. Army units and personnel. Cur- all by the grace of God. of fruit we would pick up when they were in God’s showroom. as the right to purchase and rent as of 10/8/09. Our home tells our story, but more impor- season. What about you? Do you have any stones maintain firearms and the right tantly, it tells his. The freezer died on us about a month af- lying around in your house? to vote.

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“I installed a new “I impress on Army “I ensure that “I have “I purchased a fuel computerized drivers to refrain a energy mon- changed all efficient automo- smart monitor on from leaving their itor checklist is of my light bile, perform proper my water heater. vehicles idling for completed bulbs over to maintenance and It tracks my hot extended periods. daily and that the new com- improved my driv- water usage habits ...Savings to the mil- all appliances pact fluores- ing habits. I cur- and turns itself off itary budget, as well are turned off cent lighting rently get 425 miles when not needed." as the environment, at the end of (CFL)." on a tank of gas in are substantial." each workday." my Nissan Versa." Mark Brown Glenda Graphic Media Keith Daszek, Cheryl Galace, Goodall Bill Ricafort Specialist, Transportation Dispatcher, Transportation Security Specialist, Army Hawaii Family Management Specialist, BAE Contracting Chief, BAE USAG-HI Installation Housing USAG-HI DOL Contracting Security Office DEPLOYED FORCES HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY OCTOBER 9, 2009 | A-3 25th ID cautions redeploying warriors Even one drink before proceedings. You will feel disgraced by ment for any blood or urine tests con- DUI with children in the car, with a BAC base driving privileges, your actions and always have to live ducted. of .15 or higher, and while driving reckless- corrective training, reduction driving is not worth it with the stigma of being a drunk driver. •A 14-hour minimum substance ly. You can still receive a DUI even if your in rank and/or pay, loss of security Assuming you have not killed or in- abuse rehabilitation program, including BAC is below .08 if there is evidence of im- clearance, fines, dishonorable discharge, CAPT. VICTORIA STARKS jured someone, you will pay a cost: education and counseling, or other pro- pairment for purposes of driving. or imprisonment. Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, 25th Infantry Division •An average $10,000 cost for the ex- gram accepted by the court, plus all These are just the possible financial A DUI follows you after you leave “I have only had three beers. I am cuse “I can’t afford a cab, an overnight costs of assessment and treatment. consequences of a DUI. A significant the military. Job applications often re- good to go” is the axiom many Soldiers parking ticket or the inconvenience.” •Points added to your license; DUI amount of your time will be taken up, quire disclosure of criminal convictions. live by. However, the true costs of driv- •A $500 to $1,500 for bail to be re- on your driving record. and you will suffer significant costs to Before you go out, plan how you will ing under the influence (DUI) are high- leased from jail and call someone to •About 48 hours to 5 days in jail; 72 your career. get home and who will be the desig- er than you may realize. pick you up from jail. hours of community service. A DUI is a “career ender” — a fairly ac- nated driver. Have an alternate plan if The Office of the Staff Judge Advocate •About $100 to $1,000 towing and •Loss of your professional license. curate statement even if you are not ul- your designated driver falls through, and has seen every rank, military occupation- impound fees. •A $2,100 increase in insurance rates, timately convicted. always have cab fare and phone numbers al specialty (MOS) and age negatively im- •Suspension of driver’s license for 90 each year, for at least 3 years, plus a re- You will likely receive a General Of- for your battle buddy, a courtesy patrol, pacted, personally and professionally, days, even if an out-of-state license, quirement for SR-22 insurance, which is ficer Memorandum of Reprimand per or your chain of command. by a DUI. plus a license reinstatement fee of up to very expensive and not offered by all in- Army Regulation 190-5, para. 2-7. Other No Excuse. Driving impaired could As Tropic Lightning Soldiers redeploy several hundred dollars, depending on surance companies. results are referral to an Army Substance cost you $10,000, your career, your life, and plan for that first beer, they should your state. •About $1,000 to $5,000 for legal fees. Abuse Program, Uniform Code of or someone else’s life. remember the consequences of drink- •A $150 to $1,000 fine; $25 to the If you receive more than one DUI in a Military Justice (UCMJ) action, flagging, Soldiers, do not let other Soldiers drive ing and driving. neurotrauma special fund; $25 to the five-year period, punishments increase. revocation of pass privileges, relief for drunk because a drunken Soldier is a You will face both civil and criminal trauma system special fund; and pay- Punishments also increase when you are cause, bar to re-enlistment, loss of on- fallen comrade. NCO relieves Latin fiesta honors Hispanic heritage CAPT. LINDA NORTH 3rd IBCT. It is a time for Hispanic Soldiers to ex- 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs press and share their heritage with others. deployed stress MOSUL, Iraq — Soldiers grooved to the sounds Soldiers from both 3rd IBCT and 130th Eng. of Latin music at the dining facility on Forward Bde. volunteered and formed a committee to Operating Base Marez, recently, during a fiesta plan the night. The committee met regularly hosted by 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team with equal opportunity advisors and developed through Salsa (IBCT), 1st Cavalry Division, and the 130th En- a program that would be both entertaining and Story and Photo by gineer Brigade Equal Opportunity offices. The “Latin Fiesta” night showcased a variety informative. SPC. JAZZ BURNEY The planning committee quickly learned that 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs of dance styles and music by volunteer Sol- diers in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, a certain resources weren't readily available in a CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE SPEICHER, monthlong program to educate service members combat zone; they had to rely on volunteers in TIKRIT, Iraq — Rhythmic beats infused with lively about Hispanic heritage and history. the community. trumpets and bells blaring from multiple speakers The main event highlighted six couples each gave the crowd at the Morale, Welfare and Recre- “We realized that finding instruments in rela- demonstrating a different style of dance consist- tion to Hispanic heritage was a little more diffi- ation (MWR) center’s “Salsa Night” the motivation ing of Salsa, Cha Cha, Bachata, Banda, Merengue to dance the anxieties of deployment away. and Boogalu. Between dance routines, a small cult than we may have initially thought," said Sgt. Given the opportunity, one Soldier in attendance group of Soldiers sang traditional Spanish songs 1st Class Erik Pina, information operations non- would never miss the event. Devoted dancer Sgt. while playing the bongo drum, tambourine and commissioned officer, 3rd IBCT. “Thankfully, we James Whorley, an imagery analyst, Headquarters maracas. were able to get instruments donated for the and Headquarters Company, 3rd Infantry Brigade The audience took part in festivities too. Once evening by some of our fellow service members." Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, said pas- all dance exhibitions were complete, dancers sionate and lively Salsa night served more to relieve The Department of Defense observes Hispan- pulled people from the crowd to join them for a ic Heritage Month this year from Sept. 15 to Oct stress and increase confidence. Sgt. James Whorley (left), imagery analyst, few songs. Free dance lessons, food and re- Fascination with the Latino culture started for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd freshments were provided afterwards. 15. Units across the Army will host events hon- Whorley in his high school Spanish class. Infantry Brigade Combat Team, dances during Friday “This event was important to bring out the oring Hispanic men and women who have made “When I was in high school, my Spanish teacher night Salsa. Hispanic heritage culture.” said Sgt. 1st Class a difference in the American culture and armed really exposed us to the Latino culture and traditions. Cadonna Odom, equal opportunity advisor for services. One day out of the year, she would have an instruc- Whorley explained successful Salsa dancing tor come to teach Salsa to our class. Unfortunate- needs male to female harmony. ly, I wasn’t able to really learn the dance at that “I have learned that the key to great Salsa danc- time,” he said. ing is mutual respect … when I am dancing with my “This fascination with the culture and the passion female partner, I have to show her respect to create behind the dance stuck with me … so when I was de- the trust necessary for our movements and steps to ployed to Kirkuk, I saw a flyer advertising Salsa les- be fluid,” he said. sons and I knew I had to attend,” Whorley added. “I have applied this concept to my daily relation- ships. Say for instance in a marriage, you have to trust each other that the one will not disrespect or harm the other … everything is done in a success- ful harmony,” Whorley continued. During his second deployment to Iraq, Whorley kept an attentive eye for any advertisement that would allow him to continue his Salsa passion. He found that the MWR, here, provided lively Salsa events every Friday night. Whorley noticed the difference in his stress lev- The Army has dedicated 2009 as the Year of el whenever he missed a Salsa night. Dancing the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) in order to provided him the outlet to release his stress. recognize the achievements of the NCO Corps. “I always anticipate Friday night … because no matter how hard a week I’ve had, I can listen and get lost in the music. This allows me to forget all my After his deployment in the Kirkuk province, problems and relieve that stress that was built up,” Whorley went back to Hawaii and participated in he said. local Salsa clubs, five to six times a week, to better “The importance of every deployed Soldier hav- hone his newfound dancing ability. ing a stress relieving outlet can actually prevent or “With me being an introvert by nature, I learned treat combat stress and post-traumatic stress disor- that through Salsa I have the confidence to express ders,” Whorley added. “Having these outlets in myself. I can interact with people I didn’t know more place for Soldiers to escape and clear the mind will smoothly, and really just be more social,” he said. eliminate or help deter the buildup of stress.” A-4 | OCTOBER 9, 2009 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY SOLDIERS Housing: Funding reimburses home debt

CONTINUED FROM A-1 After conducting an extensive analysis to determine how best to prioritize the finite funds avail- able, while maximizing assistance to as many people as possible, Leslie Ozawa | Tripler Army Medical Center Public Affairs DoD developed specific eligibili- ty criteria designed to take care of Ready for action people in the greatest need. HONOLULU — Forty-one Soldiers re-enlist on the third floor rooftop of Tripler Army Medical Center overlooking Oahu’s south shore, Oct. 1. Brig. Gen. Program details have been pub- Steve Jones, commanding general of the Pacific Regional Medical Command, swore them in. The Soldiers were raring to go, but Army manning polices lished in the Federal Register and are now available for public com- held up their re-enlistments for several months. The Soldiers represented various medical, dental and veterinary commands on Oahu. In keeping with ment. the ceremony theme, they received small koa surfboards and beach towels in appreciation for their combined commitment of 112 more years of Army service.

Get more details at DoD’s HAP site: http://hap.usace. Army answering flood of 9/11 GI Bill questions army.mil. GARY SHEFTICK ARRA funding allows the DoD Army News Service to temporarily expand HAP to WASHINGTON — Three Soldiers in the Army's En- partially reimburse losses from listed Policy Division have been busy answering up to the sale of a primary residence 100 questions daily from the field regarding the Post- To see the answers to other frequently asked ques- in the following priority order: 9/11 GI Bill. tions about the Post-9/11 GI Bill, go to 1) Homeowners wounded, in- A new GI Bill Web page launched last week by the www.armyg1.army.mil/post911gibill.asp. jured or ill in the line of duty Army's G-1 has not yet stemmed the flow of questions, while deployed since Sept. 11, said Lt. Col. Thomas Erickson, chief of G-1 Enlisted out. 2001, and relocating in further- Professional Development. While tuition and fees go directly to a school, Er- ance of medical treatment; Erickson said that “once the word gets out," he's ickson said that stipends for books and supplies go di- 2) Surviving spouse homeown- confident the Web page at www.armyg1.army.mil/ rectly to students. Stipends for living expenses also go ers relocating within two years post911gibill.asp will help not only answer frequently directly to veterans, Erickson said. after the death of their spouse; asked questions, but also provide the latest news, they have to be a dependent on the date the benefits One question answered by the new Web site is 3) Homeowners affected by the memorandums and resource material about the GI are transferred," Erickson said. “Then the child can use how opting for the Post-9/11 GI Bill will affect ben- 2005 BRAC round, without the Bill. it up to the age of 26." efits under the old Montgomery GI Bill or the Veter- need (which existed under previ- “How do I transfer benefits" has been one of the Soldiers who had children older than 21 when the ans Educational Assistance Program, known as VEAP. ous law) to prove that a base clo- most frequent questions e-mailed to his office, Erick- new GI Bill became effective Aug. 1, cannot transfer The Web site points out that while Soldiers can qual- sure announcement caused a lo- son said. While Soldiers must sign up with the Depart- any benefits to them, Erickson said. ify for more than one program, they may only receive cal housing market decline; and ment of Veterans Affairs for benefits under the Post- Once the transfer is approved, dependents aged benefits under one program at a time. 4) Service member homeown- 9/11 GI Bill, transferring benefits is different. 18-26 then can sign up for GI Bill benefits on the The VA will determine program eligibility and, in ers receiving orders dated on or Requests to transfer benefits to a spouse or child go Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Web site at certain cases, will require Soldiers to make an irrev- after Feb. 1, 2006, through Dec. to the Department of Defense (DoD) on the official DoD www.gibill.va.gov. ocable conversion from MGIB, MGIB-SR and REAP to 31, 2009, for a permanent change Transferability of Education Benefits (TEB) Web site at Once active-duty Soldiers submit their application the Post-9/11 GI Bill. of station (PCS) move. The or- www.dmdc.osd.mil/TEB. for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to the VA, they need to Soldiers must carefully consider the benefits of ders must specify a report no later Once the application form is submitted electronical- notify their career counselors at the battalion or high- these programs before making a decision to convert, than date on or before Feb. 28, ly, it should be processed within 48 hours, Erickson er level, Erickson said. Career counselors are service G-1 experts recommend. 2010, to a new duty station or said. He added that no e-mail or other notification will certifying officials for active duty applicants, Erickson At the G-1 Enlisted Professional Development home port outside a 50-mile ra- be sent, so Soldiers should go back and check the TEB explained. Branch, Master Sgt. Michael Beaupre and Sgt. 1st dius of the service member’s for- Web page to see if their transfer has been approved. “We need those Soldiers, once they've submitted Class William Lucas have been helping Erickson an- mer duty station. Dates may be In order to transfer benefits, Erickson said the serv- their request. They need to go to their career coun- swer questions on the new GI Bill and have put togeth- extended to Sept. 30, 2012, based ice member must be on active duty or in the active Re- selors, so that the career counselor is queued and can er the new G-1 Web page. on availability of funds. serve at the time. go in and process that request," Erickson said. As Erickson retires, he said Lt. Col. Rob Yost will Each of the general categories “Retirees are rightfully upset about that," Erickson “We're starting to field a lot more questions on take over his position at G-1 Enlisted Professional De- has more specific eligibility re- said, but he explained that's the way the law was writ- 'when is the VA going to pay me,'" Erickson said, but velopment. quirements that have been up- ten. he explained that the Army cannot answer for the VA (Editor’s Note: See page A-1 of the Oct. 2 Hawaii dated at the DoD HAP Web site. “The other thing is, to receive benefits as a child, about any backlog of applications or payments going Army Weekly for more about payments from the VA.) SOLDIERS HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY OCTOBER 9, 2009 | A-5 50 pledge to continue Army careers on battleship Missouri Story and Photos by SGT. RICARDO BRANCH 8th Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs PEARL HARBOR — Fifty Soldiers from the 8th Theater Sustainment Com- mand (TSC) re-enlisted on the deck of the USS Missouri, Oct. 1. The Soldiers stood at attention for their moment to raise their right hand and affirm their commitment to the defense of the nation as Brig. Gen. Michael J. Terry, 8th TSC commanding general, conducted the Oath of Enlist- ment. Any day I re-enlist Soldiers is a good day in the Army, said Terry. “It humbles me as an old Soldier to be a part of this organization during this time when so many of you are so focused on supporting our country,” Terry said. “You re-enlisted knowing that you would have to go to war, and (knowing) many of you have gone al- Soldiers raise their right hand and take the Oath of Enlistment during their re-enlistment ceremony aboard the USS Missouri at Pearl Harbor, Oct. 1. ready (is a humbling thing).” Terry outlined the demographics of represent 260 years of service and they tion with his family’s military past. the Japanese unconditional surrender. “I am re-enlisting in order to give my the Soldiers standing in formation for signed up for another 180 (years) to- “My uncle served on this ship in the Fullagar followed the footsteps of G.I. Bill to my son and for the sense of the hundreds of families and friends in gether.” Korean War,” he said. “It’s a real hon- many young Americans when he en- pride I have in what I do,” Fullagar attendance. Following the ceremony, Soldiers or to come here and re-enlist on the listed six years ago. added. “I love waking up and putting “They come from Hawaii and as far received embraces by families and ship … that he retired from.” “I joined the Army because I was a on this uniform and calling myself an away as Puerto Rico and all in be- loved ones and congratulations from The USS Missouri was part of the fireman during 9-11, so when we lost a American.” tween,” he said. “We have men, women, their peers. force that carried out the bombing raids lot of friends and comrades, I knew I As the Soldiers departed the USS and (various) races, nationalities and For one Soldier, Spc. William Fulla- over Tokyo and provided firepower in could either sit home and watch, or I Missouri, their moment left an impact backgrounds that represent America. gar, Headquarters and Headquarters the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. could be a part of the fight,” he said. on the historical place where one war We have 10 initial re-enlistments, 33 Company, 8th TSC, the opportunity to During the final month of World War II, Fullagar’s choice to join the fight ended, and a new crop of warriors reaf- mid-term, and nine indefinite. re-enlist on the USS Missouri offered the ship served as the flagship of the allows him to do what he now loves in firmed their commitment to serve their “As a group,” he continued, “they the unique chance to bridge a connec- Pacific Third Fleet and was the site of life: Soldiering. country. 311th Signal gains new key leaders, moves to full operational capability LIANA MAYO component and reservists, as well as Department of Obusan, deputy human resource officer, G1, 311th authorized to fill them,” said James Malenky, senior 311th Signal Command Public Affairs the Army (DA) civilians who serve in a variety of Signal Command. He added, he is glad to be part of technical advisor for the 311th. “The rounding out critical roles for the command and its subordinate a new organization that is emerging as an integral of our technical and support personnel, to complete FORT SHAFTER — A vital part of transforming units in Hawaii, Alaska and Japan. part of the USARPAC team. our staff with these Fiscal Year 2010 vacancies, the 311th Signal Command from an intermediate op- “The 311th Signal Command is quickly moving A key player in the hiring process for 311th supports the 311th’s ability to become fully mission erational capability to a full operational capability towards its full operational capability through ad- civilians is Anne Wurthner, human resources capable.” lies in building personnel strength. vancements in our technical capabilities and train- coordinator for G1. Wurthner classifies vacant po- Malenky said the 311th’s leading role in Yama A group of the 311th’s newest Soldiers and civil- ing, our infrastructure upgrades, and our ability to sitions, coordinates their approval with 311th lead- Sakura, an annual exercise in Japan in December, ian employees were welcomed to the command hire and retain only the best Soldiers, civilians and ership, and with the Civilian Personnel Advisory will be the operational capstone event on the com- team at an informal welcome gathering in the contractors in the Pacific,” said Brig. Gen. Alan Center to match the positions with eligible appli- mand’s road to full operational capability. 311th command group foyer, Oct. 1. Lynn, commander, 311th Signal Command. cants. The 311th continues to seek qualified applicants A relatively new major command under U.S. “A motto I live by is that Soldiers and their fam- “The reason we are seeing these positions being to fill vacant DA civilian positions, and is also re- Army -Pacific (USARPAC), the 311th continues to fill ilies are never an interruption to my daily work. filled now is because the remainder of our vacant cruiting to fill positions for reserve officers and vacant positions authorized for Army active They are the reason that I am here,” said Jaybee positions became effective Oct. 1, meaning we are noncommissioned officers. A-6 | OCTOBER 9, 2009 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS 2-11th FAR gets expertise from civilian firearms instructors Story and Photo by PFC. ASHLEY ARMSTRONG 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command Public Affairs EWA BEACH — Firearms instructors from Koa Services, Inc. offered their knowledge and experience in weaponry to 2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) to provide a different set of eyes during marksmanship training at Puuloa Rifle Range, here, Sept. 29. The instructors used their expertise to assist in identifying and correcting marksmanship fundamental imperfec- tions. “The instructors helped make on-the- spot corrections,” said Capt. Royce Bak- er, commander, B Battery, 2-11th FAR, 2nd SBCT. “The (noncommissioned offi- cers) are the primary trainers and can provide the same mentorship, but the instructors were able to provide a differ- ent perspective with their experience. This isn’t something we do every day, but for the instructors it is.” The civilian instructors teamed with noncommissioned officers (NCOs) acting as safeties and coaches on the range to identify errors with steady position, aim, breath control or trigger squeeze, while the Soldiers “zeroed” their weapons. “We were able to provide a different Joe Golonka, firearms instructor, Koa Services Inc., closely watches Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team to identify approach to marksmanship than what possible areas of improvement during marksmanship training at Puuloa Rifle Range, Sept. 29. they are used to. When you take the same classes over and over, sometimes firearms instructor, Koa Services, about prove basic marksmanship skills, said manship in order to prepare them. training,” said Baker. things still don’t stick. Maybe something what he hoped to accomplish. Golonka. Baker provided instructors “They not only have experience with The instructors paid close attention we did differently was able to make a dif- The range was the first time Koa Ser- with necessary field manuals, including firearms but with instructing as well, to struggling Soldiers, and they provid- ference to them,” said Joe Golonka, vices had teamed with the Army to im- Army standards in basic rifle marks- which provided a great addition to our ed tips for skilled firers, too.

ister by Oct. 16, at 438-4499. grams and educational classes offered by the garrison’s Reli- News 29 / Thursday gious Support Office offers can be Hail and Farewell — U.S. found online at www.garrison. Army Garrison-Hawaii employ- hawaii.army.mil. From the home Briefs ees and their spouses are invited page, click on “Religious Sup- Send news announcements for to attend the next Hail and port,” which is under the “Direc- Soldiers and civilian employees Farewell costume/masquerade torates & Support Staff” menu. to community@hawaiiarmy gathering to bid aloha to newly For more information, call weekly.com. arriving and departing employ- 655-6644 (North communities) ees, Oct. 29, 3-6:30 p.m., at the or 833-6831 (South communi- 16 / Friday Tropics, Schofield Barracks. ties). FBI Recruitment — Are you Prizes will be awarded for the interested in a career with the best costumes. Cost is $17 and Commanders Referral Pro- FBI as a special agent (SA) or as includes heavy pupus, beverages gram — Commanders and First a professional support employee? and dessert. A no-host bar will be Sergeants can approve up to Learn more about the FBI by at- available. R.S.V.P by Oct. 9 $1,000 of Basic Living Expenses tending an FBI career presenta- through your directorate. for Army Emergency Relief. AER tion Oct. 16, 10 a.m., at the Sol- offers an essential training course 2nd Lt. Julianne Barcia | 500th Military Intelligence Brigade Public Affairs dier Support Center, Building that commanders and first ser- 750, Schofield Barracks. Ongoing geants must complete to utilize For information contact Spe- this program. A new name CFC 2009 cial Agent Kal Wong at 566- — The 2009 Com- Classes are from 9 - 9:30 a.m., SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — From left, ever watchful vigilance and protection of bined Federal Campaign (CFC) 4488/4300. the fourth Wednesday of the 732nd Military Intelligence (MI) Color secrets. The 732nd MI Bn. is re-desig- runs now through Nov. 9. The month at Army Community Ser- Guard under the direction of Staff Sgt. nated as the 732nd MI Bn., aligned 19 / Monday CFC is the world's largest and vice (ACS), Building 2091, Miguel Camacho; Lt. Col. Parker under the 500th MI Bde. as part of the Military Job Opportunity most successful annual work- Schofield Barracks. Pritchard, commander 715th MI Session — The White House place charity campaign, that rais- Call 655-4ACS (655-4227) to Theater Intelligence Brigade initiative. Battalion; Master Sgt. Kenneth Communications Agency will es millions of dollars to support register or contact Jackie Torres, Rasmusson, 732nd MI Bn.; and Col. Col. Christopher Ballard, commander of hold an informative session on non-profit organizations Army Emergency Relief officer, at the 500th Military Intelligence Brigade, throughout the world. Christopher Ballard, commander, 500th job opportunities Oct. 19, 9:30 655-7132, e-mail, Jacqueline. spoke to the assembled Soldiers, charg- a.m., at the Hickam Memorial To learn more visit www.cfc [email protected] MI Brigade, unfurl the Colors of the ing them to continue the important work Theater, Building 1776, Kuntz -hawaii.org or contact your unit 715th MI Bn. during a redesignation cer- they’ve been doing since the unit was Avenue. representative. Found Property — The emony at Watt Field, Oct. 1. designated Jan. 1, 1998. All branches of the service are Provost Marshal Office has re- The unit was previously designated as Civilian Fitness Program welcome to attend. Opportunities — covered personal property items the 732nd MI Bn. The new crest with the The 715th MI Bn. is commanded by Lt. are available in several military Department of Army (DA) civil- belonging to Soldiers or their words, “Pacific Sentinel,” appear at the Col Parker Pritchard & Command Sgt. ians are invited to participate in occupational specialties. family members on both bottom, with a Sphinx atop, signifying the Maj. Dayron Vargas. For more information, call a six-month program allowing Schofield Barracks and Fort 202-757-5150 or visit time during regular work hours Shafter. The found items include www.disa.mil/whca. to exercise. DA civilians are en- unregistered bicycles. For more couraged to take advantage of information, call 655-8255. 21 / Wednesday this opportunity to improve Circle Island Tour — The health, fitness and quality of life. Tripler office of Army Communi- To participate at the Health and ty Service (ACS) conducts a free Fitness Center, Schofield Bar- all-day circle island tour the third racks or the Fort Shafter Fitness Wednesday of each month for Center, call 655-4804. A pre and newly assigned Soldiers, civilian post fitness assessment is re- employees, and family members quired. who have moved to Hawaii with- in the last six months. Religious Services — A full list The next tour is Oct. 21. Reg- of all services, children’s pro- NEWS HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY OCTOBER 9, 2009 | A-7 Energy conservation requires a change in your perspective ROBIN HIBLER You think, “That doesn’t save very well as plenty of work area irrigation. during a sunny day. obviously overwatered and multiple bro- Energy Conservation Manager, Directorate of Public Works much water.” And you are correct; the U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii policy How much water is “adequate?” The ken sprinkler heads were noted. answer is complicated and far beyond the The Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Often when people hear the word savings are small. But multiply that by states no landscape can be watered be- intent of this article, but I’ll share some worked to correct these issues, giving “conservation,” they think, “What do I the number of Soldiers and family mem- tween the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The basic information. the landscape a more reasonable amount have to give up?” bers on base, and you get a substantial reason is evaporation. About 50-70 per- The surface of the soil does not always of water that maintains the health of Many conservation efforts don’t re- number. cent of water being sprayed during the need to be moist. Grass roots extend 6- the landscape. This simple change saved quire us to give up anything, just a Did you really need that water run- hotter time of the day evaporates before 8 inches down. Overwatering roughly 20 million gallons change in how we do things. ning while you brushed your teeth? No. it can soak into the ground. the grass actually encourages of water during the course For example, do you need the light on So you didn’t give anything up; you If it is a nice sunny Hawaii day with the roots to stay shallow and of 2009. if you are not in the room? Turn it off simply changed how you did things a lit- good trade winds blowing, evaporation COMMENTARY makes an overall weaker A team effort is needed when you walk out, even if you will tle. rates can reach 80-90 percent — a lot of plant, which is true of most plants. to continue to maintain this level of only be gone for 15 minutes, which Residential water use includes every- water being wasted for little benefit. Occasionally stressing the plant makes savings, so if you see an area that is be- saves a small amount of electricity. thing you use water for at home. What The best time to water is dusk to a the roots grow deeper and strengthens ing overwatered, a broken sprinkler head, Multiply this action by the many times do you think uses the most? Your wash- couple hours before sunrise, giving the the plant. A little stressing makes the or other problem with an irrigation sys- this very simple action can take place ing machine? Showers? Dishwasher? water time to soak in before the sun plant more likely to survive, resist disease tem, call it in to the DPW service request both in our work spaces and in Army Actually, outdoor water use counts gets to it. and weeds and look good. desk at 656-1275. Hawaii Family Housing and the numbers for about 50 percent of the average sin- Misinformation about watering land- Around our installation’s buildings, Some basic information like location can add up quickly. gle family home water use. Most is attrib- scape abounds. For example, the one installed irrigation systems are set to and what the problem is will be needed, Water conservation works in the same uted to landscape watering. about grass getting burned on a good run at night, so the evaporation issue is but the call should be a mostly painless way. Most of us have heard, “Turn the A small savings in landscape watering sunny day is not true. Grass does react to negligent. However, multiple times dur- process, taking only a couple minutes of water off when you are brushing your can add up quickly when you have the sun, but if the grass is watered ade- ing 2008, several landscape areas were your time to aid our conservation efforts. teeth.” roughly 5,000 single family homes, as quately at night, the sun will not hurt it Service is part of garrison culture CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT SERVICES said. “The difference is how we do what we do.” News Release But what is customer service? SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — If you have ever “Customer service has less to do with the actual looked lost in front of Building 690, here, and a gar- service or product provided and more to do with the rison employee from the Plans, Analysis, and Inte- interaction that takes place between the service gration Office (PAIO) walked by, you likely got provider and the customer,” said Ophelia Isreal, asked if you needed help. USAG-HI customer service officer. It isn’t because PAIO employees know where That is why the garrison has established a code everything is located; it’s because they’re willing to of conduct, she added. At the very minimum, every try and help you get where you need to go. garrison employee is committed to the “Three Ps of That’s not too unusual. Throughout U.S. Army Customer Service” — to be Professional, Polite and Garrison-Hawaii (USAG-HI), a countless number Positive. of employees strive to go above and beyond their as- Employees’ standards are to know their jobs, to signed duties to help a member of their communi- be respectful of their customers and co-workers, and ty. to look for solutions beyond their everyday routines. After today, you’ll see this even more and more Garrison employees have also begun attending because USAG-HI is kicking off its customer serv- customer service courses through the new Hawaii ice campaign. You’ll see new posters throughout the Garrison University. The courses are comprised of Donald W. Schlack | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers garrison as outward symbols of how USAG-HI em- four 4-hour classes that teach employees not just Geoffrey Lee (right), mission manager, Power Planning Response Team (PRT), and Jay Kashiwamura, ployees are recommitting themselves to the customer how to model customer service behavior, but also to mission specialist, Power PRT, work to ensure reliable power in American Samoa in a Federal service relationship. change their way of thinking about it. Emergency Management Agency generator staging area near the main airport in American Samoa as It is often easier to think of customer service as Beyond the Three P’s is one more word that the part of the Corps' power mission. a function of the retail industry or some other busi- garrison has embraced. It is the Hawaiian word ness that is driven by profit. As an Army organiza- “pono.” Strictly translated, the word means “right- tion, most of the services provided by the garrison eousness,” but it also means “rightness” and “excel- don’t require a monetary transaction, but the gar- lence” — two values that the garrison strives to in- Corps of Engineers deploys to Samoa rison still has customers. They are the joint corporate into its culture. warfighters, their families and other members of the In the coming days and weeks, when you pass a (police and fire stations, medical facilities). LACEY JUSTINGER broader military community who they serve and garrison customer service poster, look at the image U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District Public Affairs PRTs are essential support for the Emergency support. depicted. One is a canoe; the other a directional sign. FORT SHAFTER — The U.S. Army Corps of En- Support Function (ESF)-3 national strategy. Each Almost a year ago, the USAG-HI commander, Col. Both are symbolic of the way in which the garrison gineers (USACE), under the leadership of the Fed- of the 43 Corps districts has at least one PRT ded- Matthew Margotta, proposed to garrison employees views customer service. eral Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), icated to one of the seven ESF-3 response tasks: ice, that the garrison’s core competency was customer The canoe stands for teamwork and excellence; deployed teams to American Samoa in response to water, emergency power, debris removal, tempo- service. the sign points in the right direction. Based on all the Sept. 29, 8.0 earthquake and subsequent tsuna- rary housing, temporary roofing and structural “What we do on this garrison isn’t too different the effort the garrison is making, the pictures seem mi, and in support of President Barack Obama’s safety assessment. from what goes on at other garrisons,” Margotta aptly chosen. major disaster declaration, there. Honolulu District has also established a Recep- Nationwide USACE Planning and Response tion, Staging, Onward Movement and Integration Teams (PRT) and subject matter experts (SMEs) are center (RSOI), here, that is coordinating trans- on ground or en route to American Samoa to portation, lodging, training and integration of all provide assistance, while others are rapidly prepar- Corps responders nationwide who are deploying to ing for the emergency situation. Samoa, Guam, the Philippines and Indonesia. The Corps’ Honolulu District, already has de- Honolulu District engineers and project man- ployed SMEs in debris, emergency power support agers are currently using satellite imagery and and water systems to American Samoa. They are contacting project sponsors in American Samoa to currently providing engineering expertise to assess gather initial damage assessments for Samoan and evaluate the extent and quantity of the dam- shore protection projects, small boat harbors and age, while working with the local American Samoa flood control projects. If these projects are dam- government to assist with repair plans. The management cell of Honolulu District’s aged, Honolulu District employees will conduct an Emergency Power PRT is joining with 15 Soldiers engineering evaluation of the damage for possible from the UACE 249th Prime Power Engineer Bat- government rehabilitation. talion, B Company, from Fort Bragg, N.C., in With several other potential weather or na- American Samoa. This team will oversee the instal- ture-related events possible in the near future, lation of FEMA generators at critical prioritized additional Corps PRTs have been alerted and are lifesaving and life-sustaining public facilities like on standby for deployments in the Pacific region. shelters, sewer and water treatment plants or FEMA is the lead agency for coordinating gov- emergency management and response facilities ernment response to natural disasters. A-8 | OCTOBER 9, 2009 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS 3IBCT: 2-35th readies silo for 2010 Hiring: CONTINUED FROM A-1 New rules A serious drought period in Iraq and the unstable security situation negated the need for a provincial afford fast storage site for wheat in recent years. Thanks to an improved security situation and agricultural ad- vancements, the province had an unusually large wheat crop this year. federal jobs The achievement revealed one problem: the Iraqis CONTINUED FROM A-1 didn’t have a place to store the wheat. “If you were to drive around the province about for consideration for temporary, eight weeks ago, you would see a lot of the wheat terminating or permanent positions in crop was piled outside and in various local the competitive service, only, and is refineries because they had no place to store and re- not authorized for use with the De- fine the wheat,” said Maj. Kareem Montague, exec- fense Civilian Intelligence Personnel utive officer, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, System (DCIPS), the Federal Career the battalion stationed at the Silo. “By returning Intern Program (FCIP) or the Student this silo to the Iraqi government, we are returning Career Experience Program (SCEP) Samarra’s wheat storage and refining capability.” appointments. “We decided to return this facility to the Iraqi Spouses are eligible under the au- government as soon as possible,” said Piatt. “We thority for a maximum of two years wanted to make sure we did it before we left the from the date of the PCS orders, or province, so the incoming unit wouldn’t have to the date of the documentation veri- worry about it.” fying the 100-percent service con- Leaders from the brigade and battalion met with Capt. Miguel Lima | 65th Engineer Battalion Public Affairs nected disability, or the date of the provincial agricultural officials in June and July to documentation verifying the service discuss the base’s return. Soldiers from the 2-35th Inf. Sgt. Duran Ngiraidong, 95th Engineer Company, 65th Engineer Battalion, watches his company-mate Sgt. members’ death. Regt. started tearing down hundreds of thousands of Stephen Gentry dig a ditch during a two-month effort to close the base and return it to the Iraqi government. Finally, additional eligibility re- sandbags and clearing out the base in early August. quirements must be met for each cat- Soldiers from the 95th Engineer Company, 65th the Iraqi government in just over two months showed more than 200 convoys to transport all the equipment egory of spouse preference prior to Eng. Bn., joined the deconstruction effort in mid-Au- the dedication of the Soldiers and civilian contrac- off the base. being eligible. gust and moved housing trailers, sandbags and con- tors stationed at the Silo. Soldiers from the 4th IBCT, 1st ID, the 3rd IBCT’s The new hiring authority does not crete barriers, and leveled the ground to prepare the More than 400 housing trailers, nearly 200 con- replacement unit, will oversee reconstruction projects constitute a hiring preference for el- base for agricultural use again. crete bunkers, 65 shipping containers, 1,600 concrete to renovate the seed separator, scales, warehouses and igible military spouses, according to The mammoth task of removing all the equip- barriers and 200,000 sandbags had to be removed administrative building to return the Silo to opera- an OPM news release. ment and returning the base in pristine condition to from the base, according to Montague, adding, it took tional capacity in time for the 2010 wheat harvest.0 “This authority is a noncompetitive hiring mechanism; it does not estab- lish or constitute a hiring preference for eligible spouses, nor does it cre- ate an entitlement to a federal job for an eligible spouse," according to reg- ulatory documents listed in the Fed- Rev. Art Kaufmann eral Register. (left) of Aiea Military spouses still must meet Hongwanji shares his Vietnam War specific job-qualification criteria list- experiences with ed for individual positions, according Marine Corps Base to OPM documents. Hawaii chaplains, “This is not a preference. We firm- Navy Lt. Try Todd ly believe that our spouses can com- (center) and Navy pete on their own merits," said Kath- Leslie Ozawa | Tripler Army Medical Center Public Affairs Lt. Karen Rector. leen Ott, director of talent acquisition, development and management, Office of the Deputy Undersecretary of De- Healing: Oahu clergy invited to assist fense for Civilian Personnel Policy. She noted that the new hiring rules CONTINUED FROM A-1 dier, a Marine,” Innanen said. “We wanted to provide military spouses with “a put it out to all denominations, to include all streamlined, facilitated means of ob- when it was Tripler ’s turn to host the monthly churches, synagogues and temples.” taining federal employment." training for all military chaplains and chaplain as- Other speakers during the half-day program in- Personnel officials do not antici- sistants on Oahu, TAMC’s command chaplain, cluded nurse practitioner James Beasley, from pate that the new military spouse Chaplain (Col.) Roger Criner, decided to open the the Concussion Clinic, Schofield Barracks Health hiring authority will adversely affect training to all civilian ministries on Oahu, some- Clinic, who explained its TBI program. the hiring of military veterans into thing that has never been done before. Capt. Rosa Lofton, Social Work, Tripler, spoke the federal government, Ott said, in a Wilson credited Rubi Innanen, a nurse at the about how her department’s staff support military recent DoD news release. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Clinic, Schofield members and their families through the healing Military spouses who want to Barracks, for suggesting and coordinating the process. know more about this new initiative program. “We had an overwhelming response from the should contact the Hawaii Civilian Innanen lives in Ewa Beach and noticed a few attendees, about how informative the training Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) at service members in her congregation suffering was and the available resources for their parish- 438-4529. Spouses can also check from PTSD. ioners,” said Criner. “We wanted to provide an out the job opportunities at the “There’s a saying, ‘It takes a village to raise a overview of what’s involved with PTSD. We en- Army’s Civilian Personnel Online site child.’ Well, it takes a community to heal a Sol- couraged them to engage their parishioners.” at http://cpol.army.mil. When work is finished. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2009

The covenant’s newest program will transport elementary- and middle school- aged children to activities held at neighboring posts. The garrison recently acquired 14 busses for the program.

J.D. LEIPOLD | Army News Service

Covenant affirms Army’s easier, to try to help them deal with their Soldiers being gone,” she said. “But it was commitment to families and kind of haphazard, and it wasn’t really con- top quality of life issues sistent, because services were implemented different across posts. BILL MOSSMAN “What the covenant did was, it took all of Staff Writer the prior programs and it made it more of a SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Nearly two consistent, cohesive package,” continued An- years after Army senior leaders convened drews, adding that the AFC has worked here to sign the Army Family Covenant hand-in-hand with the FMWR Blue Star Card (AFC), the promise continues to resonate and program, which provides spouses of deployed its quality of life services thrive in the lives Soldiers with discounts at FMWR facilities, as of Hawaii’s Soldiers and family members. well as free or low-cost child care services. Fourteen of the original 15 initiatives for “So now, wherever it is you are, whatever U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii (USAG-HI) are post you’re at, and whatever unit your Sol- still in operation, with more services planned dier is in, you can count on these benefits to in the not-so-distant future for the ever-ex- be able to help you through the deployment,” panding AFC. Andrews added. In addition, the garrison recently an- To USAG-HI’s credit, it did more than sim- nounced the implementation of a new trans- ply follow what was prescribed after the portation service for children living in geo- Army committed $40 billion over a six-year graphically dispersed areas. period in support of the covenant. In fact, Introduced in the fall of 2007, the AFC Courtesy of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation the local garrison chose not only to adopt promise provides active, Guard and Reserve Children and child care workers take part in a parade during Month of the Military Child, April 16, at the nationally mandated programs under the service members, and their loved ones, with Helemano Military Reservation. The covenant works hand in hand with the Blue Star Card program, AFC, but also to use a portion of the $2.3 uniform family programs commensurate to which provides free child care hours to families of deployed service billion budget earmarked for their service and sacrifice. members. Hawaii toward its own local initia- Locally, the agreement was signed tives. Nov. 1, 2007, with now-retired Gen. “In Hawaii, we took the infor- Richard Cody, then the 31st Vice mation that came down from the Chief of Staff of the Army, and with powers-that-be in Washington, Col. Matthew Margotta, commander, looked at it, and said, this is a fan- USAG-HI, among the senior leaders will continue to improve programs and serv- tastic start,” Andrews further explained. “But present at the ceremony. “The Army’s most sacred promise — made ices that support the readiness of our Soldiers we felt that our population here deserved and In recent weeks, military leaders at instal- particularly to those spouses and children and families,” he continued. needed more, and because our families are so lations across the nation have been recom- whose Soldiers are currently downrange — is “Families with deployed Soldiers are, by geographically isolated, they can’t do things mitting themselves to the Armywide agree- alive and well here in Hawaii and Armywide” far, the biggest beneficiaries of these pro- during deployment like Army families do on ment by holding re-signing ceremonies of said Brig. Gen. Michael J. Terry, senior com- grams,” said Kelly Andrews, AFC program the mainland. ...We felt like we had to go the AFC. Even the new Secretary of the mander of U.S. Army-Hawaii and command- coordinator and marketing assistant for the above and beyond.” Army, John McHugh, conducted a reaffirma- ing general, 8th Theater Sustainment Com- Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare That they did. For example, the free fitness tion signing ceremony of the AFC, Monday, mand. and Recreation (FMWR). classes held on post are just one of the at the Association of the U.S. Army's annual “The Army is fully committed to the quali- “Prior to the covenant, there were pro- meeting. ty of life initiatives established in 2007 and grams in place to try and make spouses’ lives SEE AFC, B-4 Army’s top leaders reaffirm covenant, commitment to help Story and Photo by perative spouses not risk caregiver's sometimes 18 to 24 months home,” he J.D. LEIPOLD fatigue by forgetting about themselves. said, “and we'll just have to see how Army News Service “The fact of the matter is, you are we come out in these next discussions. not going to be capable of taking care ...Our objective is to move the active WASHINGTON — Secretary of the of anybody else, including your fami- Army toward a one-year out, two- Army John M. McHugh, Chief of Staff lies, unless you take care of yourselves years back by '11.” of the Army Gen. George W. Casey Jr., first," she said. “There are no medals Casey asked the audience for a and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. for those who suffer the most burnout, thumbs-up or down assessment on Preston reaffirmed the Army's com- and just as you need to be your num- how well the Army was addressing mitment to Soldiers and their families ber-one priority, I want you to know and working to find solutions to issues by signing a family covenant, families are our number-one priori- faced by Army families, adding that Monday, at the Association of the U.S. ties." the Army was seeking to standardize Army's annual meeting. The chief's wife related her testimo- family programs for consistency from Sheila L. Casey, who has moved 23 ny before the Senate Armed Services (At table, from left) Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh, Chief of Staff of the post to post, but that he didn't want to times throughout her husband's career, Committee in June. She said that in Army Gen. George W. Casey Jr., and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston reaf- stifle individual initiatives on installa- opened the Family Forum, attended by the two years she traveled with her firmed the Army's commitment to Soldiers and their families by signing a family tions. more than 600 Army spouses. husband from post to post the issues covenant, Monday, at the Association of the U.S. Army's annual meeting. The chief also said Defense Secre- The chief of staff's wife said that she heard most about were access to tary Robert M. Gates had directed that while Army spouses tended to be care- quality medical and mental health level of quality of family support that Army secretary's commitment to the money for family programs be moved givers, it was imperative they find time care, access to quality schools for we provide," she said. “We've seen it covenant, and he gave an overview of into the base budget, which means it to balance their lives between family Army children, and improving the re- evolve from a loose and informal the state of the Army. doesn't go away when the war ends. and themselves as individuals. She sources and opportunities for employ- spouses-helping-spouses network to a “Oh, by the way, we're off 15- Family readiness support assistance said one of the most difficult things to ment. fully regulated support network." month deployments ... and as a result earned a rousing thumbs up while vir- do was to find balance everyday, that “Over the past few years, the Army Following Mrs. Casey, the chief of of that, you're starting to see units get- tual family readiness groups didn't fare it wasn't being selfish, but it was im- has come a long way in terms of the staff reiterated to the audience the new ting more than 12 months, 15 months, as well. B-2 | OCTOBER 9, 2009 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY COMMUNITY

Program — The EDGE! program offers out-of-school opportunities for children and youth to Experience, Develop, Grow and Excel (EDGE!) by participating in cutting-edge art, fitness, life skills and adventure activities. For more information on monthly programs, Additional religious services, contact the EDGE! coordinator at children’s programs, education- [email protected] or 656- al services and contact infor- mation can be found at 0095. www.garrison.hawaii.army.mil. (Click on “Religious Support 9 / Today Wishing Tree — When a loved one is Office” under the “Directorates Rocktoberfest — Enjoy entertainment, deployed, those left behind are full of and Support Staff” menu). food, fun and German beverages at Rock- wishes: that he'll be safe, that she'll be toberfest, today, 4-10 p.m., at the Nehe- home soon, that the children will adjust AMR: Aliamanu Chapel lani, Schofield Barracks. to the separation. FD: Fort DeRussy Chapel Tickets are on sale at the Nehelani, at The staff at the Sgt. Yano Library has FS: Fort Shafter Chapel Information, Ticketing and Registration created a “wishing tree” as a place to HMR: Helemano Chapel (ITR) offices and at the post exchange collect wishes, hopes and prayers MPC: Main Post Chapel, (PX) and cost $10. from friends and family of deployed Schofield Barracks PH: Aloha Jewish Chapel, Tickets cost $12 at the door. Call 655- Soldiers. Everyone is welcome to make a wish Pearl Harbor 4466/0660. TAMC: Tripler Army on a paper leaf or heart, which will be Medical Center Chapel Hawaiian Luau at PARC — Experi- displayed on the tree. Call 655-8002. WAAF: Wheeler Army Airfield ence old Hawaii at the Pililaau Army Chapel Recreation Center (PARC) luau, today, 6 BSC Facebook Page — Stay current p.m., on the Sunset Café lanai. Parties of on all upcoming Blue Star Card (BSC) Buddhist Services four or more should call to reserve seat- events and activities at the BSC Facebook •First Sunday, 1 p.m. at FD •Fourth Sunday, 1 p.m. at MPC ing at 696-4778. Blue Star Card holders page. RSVP online to attend events, see Annex receive a 10-percent discount on the luau. photos and tag your friends with special Mark your calendars for the next luau BSC stickers. Find BSC at Catholic Masses scheduled to take place Oct. 30, Nov. 13 www.facebook.com; search “Blue Star •Friday, 9 a.m. at AMR and 27, and Dec. 11. Card.” •Saturday, 5 p.m. at FD, TAMC PARC is open to all active and retired and WAAF chapels military, members of the Reserve and Na- Family Child Care — Individuals in- •Saturday, 6 p.m. a Hawaiian- tional Guard, and active and retired De- terested in caring for children in their style Mass (May-Aug. only) partment of Defense civilian employees, Sgt. Ricardo Branch | 8th Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs home should inquire with the Child and near the Army Museum (FD) •Sunday services: including Coast Guard, family members Youth Services (CYS) Family Child Care (FCC) Program. Benefits include free -7:30 a.m. at WAAF and sponsored guests. -8 a.m. at AMR Super singer training, additional income and flexible -10:30 a.m. at MPC Annex 14 / Wednesday SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Ashley Bartlett, a military spouse, wins the hours. -11 a.m. at TAMC Call the AMR FCC office at 837-0236 Stress Relief Class — Got stress? Fam- 2009 Rising Star competition at the Tropics, here. Bartlett beat six other •Monday, Wednesday and or the Schofield Barracks FCC at 655- ily and Morale, Welfare and Recreation competitiors to take home the $500 grand prize, Sept. 24. Friday, 11:45 a.m. at MPC (FMWR) is offering a new series of class- 8373. •Monday-Friday noon at es designed to help reduce the stress of to- TAMC This program also celebrates Teen Read day’s busy lifestyles. 18 / Sunday Confidential Counseling — Military Week; all ages are welcome. Call 655- Gospel Worship Chi Gung classes meet Mondays and Teen Read Week — “Read Beyond and Family Life Consultants (MFLC) •Sunday, noon at MPC 8002. are available to assist Soldiers and Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m., and Tai Chi from Reality” is the theme of this year's Teen •Sunday, 12:30 p.m. at AMR 7-8 p.m., at the Martinez Physical Fitness Read Week, Oct. 18-24. Teens are invited family members by providing Family Fun Friday Center, starting Oct. 14. Mindfulness class- — Family Fun Fri- to check out any fantasy, science fiction, short-term, situational, problem-solv- Islamic Prayers and Study es meet 6-7 p.m. at the Sgt. Yano Li- day is back at the Tropics, Schofield Bar- or Teens’ Top Ten nominated book from ing counseling services, which are pri- •Friday, 1 p.m. brary, Schofield Barracks. racks, Oct. 16, 6 p.m., with free Papa the library during Teen Read Week for a vate and can be arranged by calling •Saturday and Sunday, 5:30 Classes are free for active duty and John’s pizza, games and contests the special prize. Ask your librarian for a list 222-7088. a.m., 6, 7 and 8 p.m. at MPC family members. For the full schedule, whole family will enjoy. of this year’s Top Ten nominees and then If your issue is financial-based, call an Annex visit www.mwrarmyhawaii.com. Call 655- Check out the HDTV Nintendo Wii, vote online at www.ala.org/teenstopten. MFLC personal financial counselor at Jewish Shabbat (Sabbath) 4804. PS3 and Xbox 360 games, or play a game Call 655-8002. 265-8136. •Monday, 6 p.m. at PH (Bible of pool, darts, air hockey, table tennis, Study) 15 / Thursday beach volleyball and much more. Call 20 / Tuesday AFAP 2010 — All Aboard! “Ride the •Friday, 7:30 p.m. and Poker Tournament — The next Texas 655-5698. ACS Survey — Service members and Train of Change" at Army Family Action Saturday, 8:15 a.m. at PH Hold ‘Em tournament takes place, Oct. their families are invited to participate in Plan 2010. Get on-board today with your Orthodox Divine Liturgy Waikiki Express — The Waikiki Ex- 15, 6:30-9:30 p.m., at the Tropics, a brief online survey to help determine quality of life issues by submitting AFAP •Sunday, 9 a.m. at TAMC Schofield Barracks. Card players can test press rides again, Oct.16, 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Let how Army Community Service (ACS) is issues for the 2010 Installation Confer- their skills against the best-of-the-best the Family and Morale, Welfare and meeting the needs of the community. ence today. Pagan (Wicca) poker players on post. All ID cardholders Recreation Waikiki Express be your own The survey is available online at 2010 AFAP conference dates are Jan. •Friday, 7 p.m. at MPC Annex 18 and older are welcome. Call 655-5698. personal chauffeur for traveling to Waiki- myarmyonesource.com/survey_Schofield. 26-28, 2010, at the Nehelani, Schofield Protestant Worship ki on Fridays. You can also find a link on the garrison Barracks. Issues can be submitted online •Sunday Services 16 / Friday The bus is free, but tickets are required Web site under the Survey menu. at www.mwrarmyhawaii.com or via fax, -9 a.m. at FD, FS, MPC, Anime Showcase and Manga Swap and available at the Information, Ticket- The survey is available through Oct. 20. 655-1654, at the Schofield Barracks TAMC and WAAF chapels — Do you love anime and manga? The ing and Registration (ITR) offices. All rid- Army Community Service (ACS), and at -10 a.m. at AMR and HMR Sgt. Yano Library, Schofield Barracks, ers must have a ticket to board the bus. the Tripler Army Medical Center ACS will feature episodes of the hit anime Pick-ups are available at both Schofield Satellite Center. Oct. 16, 6-8 p.m. Fans are invited to bring Barracks and Fort Shafter. To reserve a Ongoing Contact Michael Briglin, AFAP man- old manga and comic books to trade with seat, call 655-9971 or 438-1985. ager, at 655-1696 or e-mail michael. others for new reads. The bus rides again Oct. 31. Excel, Develop, Grow, Experience [email protected].

agencies will be on hand to provide up- The breakfast is sponsored by the and Fitness Center (HFC), Building 582, is dates on issues effecting retirees. Knights of Columbus councils 14663 closed now through Jan. 2010 to replace Retirees can take advantage of free (Mililani) and 6302 (Wahiawa) and the St. the roof. All classes and services have counseling services, checkups and screen- Damien church community. Call Matt been relocated to the Martinez Physical Fit- ings from Tripler Army Medical Center. Momiyama, 626-7870, for more informa- ness Center (MPFC), Building 488. Call Call 624-2585 for movie Reservations are required for both the free tion. Linda Williams at 655-4804. listings or go to aafes.com program and the optional luncheon, which under reeltime movie listing. Send announcements to costs $16 per person. Lunch orders must be Religious Services — A full list of all [email protected]. paid in advance. Ongoing services, children’s programs and educa- To register, contact Rick Gajonera at tional classes the garrison’s Religious Sup- 14 / Wednesday 655-1585 or e-mail rick.gajonera@ Operation Purple Family Retreats — port Office provides can be found online at Fort Shafter PX Market Meeting — us.army.mil. Applications are being accepted now for www.garrison.hawaii.army.mil. From the The next Fort Shafter Post Exchange/Mar- Operation Purple family retreats, Dec. 18- home page, click on “Religious Support,” ket meeting for the Oahu South Commu- 19 / Monday 21, at Camp Erdman. The free four-day get- which is under the “Directorates & Support nity is scheduled Oct. 14, 10-11 a.m., at Reintegration Readiness Classes — away gives families time to renew relation- Staff” menu. For more information, call Building 1599, Conference Room 115, Fort Be prepared and know what to expect be- ships and reconnect after deployment. 655-6644 (North communities) or 833- Shafter Flats. All Oahu South community fore your Soldier returns. A series of re- The retreats are open to service members 6831 (South communities). members are invited to attend and provide union training workshops are being host- and their families who have experienced input. Call 438-6996. ed by the 45th Sustainment Brigade, Army deployment within the last 15 months Friends of the Waikiki Aquarium Community Service, and Military Family and who have been home at Membership — Now through Nov. 15 / Thursday Life Consultants. least three months prior to 30, marine life enthusiasts can Julie & Julia Men’s Domestic Violence March — The •Return and Reunion Workshop for the retreat. bring in UPCs from any Kraft (PG-13) 15th Annual Men’s March Against Vio- Spouses, Oct. 19, 6 p.m. Call Shannon at Families will receive a Foods product, along with a Fri., Oct. 9, 7 p.m. lence will take place Oct. 15, 12 p.m., at the 544-0436. stipend to cover travel membership application, and State Capitol Rotunda. •Making Marriage Work after costs. The retreats are pro- save $5 off a family-level mem- After a march around the block, speak- Deployments, Oct. 28, 6 p.m. vided free through the Sierra bership (with 3 UPCs), or $10 off The Final Destination ers from the Hawaii Poets Slam, fam- Child care is available. Call Club and the Sierra Club Foundation. a family-plus memberships (with five ily members and state legis- Gery at 655-0626. Families can apply at UPCs). (R) lators will lead a pledge For classes offering child www.militaryfamily.org/retreats. Friends of the Waikiki Aquarium mem- Sat., Oct. 10, 7 p.m. of nonviolence at the care, space is limited and chil- bers enjoy unlimited admission for one Thurs., Oct. 15, 7 p.m. Queen Liliuokalani Stat- dren must be registered with Father/Daughter Ball — Tickets are year, invitations to exclusive events, dis- ue. Child, Youth and School Ser- on sale now for the annual Armed Services counts, advance notice on classes and ed- The march is spon- vices to use this service. To re- YMCA Father/Daughter Ball, Nov. 1, 5:30 ucational programs, among other benefits. sored by Catholic Chari- serve child care, call 655-8628. p.m., at the Nehelani, Schofield Barracks. Visit www.waquarium.org or call the ties-Hawaii, the Domestic Violence Tickets cost $40 per father/daughter pair Waikiki Aquarium Membership Office at Action Center, and Kapiolani Com- 21 / Wednesday and include dinner. Tickets must be pur- 440-9015. munity College. Circle Island Tour — The Tripler office chased in advance and are available only Call Joe Bloom at 535-0159 for more in- of Army Community Service (ACS) con- through the ASYMCA. Call 624-5645. TAMC Adult and Pediatric Clinic formation. ducts a free all-day circle island tour the Hours — The Tripler Army Medical Center third Wednesday of each month for new- Fort DeRussy Beach Update — Ef- (TAMC) Adult Medicine Clinic offers ex- Hawaii International Film Festival — ly assigned Soldiers, civilian employees fective Oct. 1, lifeguards are no longer on tended care hours: The Hawaii International Film Festival and family members who have moved to duty at Fort DeRussy Beach, Waikiki. •Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (HIFF) is scheduled, Oct. 15-25, at the Dole Hawaii within the last six months. Swimmers are advised to exercise caution •Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. and, Cannery Regal 18 Theaters (735 Iwilei Rd.) The next tour is Oct. 21. For more infor- regarding open ocean hazards. Swimming •Sick call, Monday-Friday, 7-8 a.m. HIFF is the largest “East Meets West" fes- mation or to register call, 438-4499 by with a partner is suggested, and children The TAMC Pediatrics Clinic hours are: Shorts tival in the U.S., screening hundreds of Oct. 16. should be under adult supervision. •Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. films every year from countries across the Lifeguard services will remain at the •Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., by appoint- (PG) globe. For tickets and a film schedule, vis- 25 / Sunday main pool of the Hale Koa Hotel, located ment only. Sun., Oct. 11, 2 p.m. it www.hiff.org. Soldier’s Appreciation Breakfast — adjacent to the state beach. Pool access is To schedule or cancel an appointment at The fourth annual Soldier’s Appreciation available to Department of Defense ID either TAMC or the Schofield Barracks 17 / Saturday Breakfast will be held Oct. 25, following the cardholders as long as space is available Health Clinic, call the appointment line Gamer Retiree Appreciation Day — U.S. Army 10:30 a.m. mass service, in the Main Post beyond hotel guest demand. The Hale Koa at 433-2778, and select option 1. (R) Retiree Council-Hawaii is conducting its Chapel Annex, Room 212, Schofield Bar- is an Armed Forces Recreation Center. Operating hours are Monday-Friday, Wed., Oct. 14, 7 p.m. annual Retiree Appreciation Day program, racks. The free breakfast is held in appre- 6:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Patients can also Oct. 17, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Hale Ikena, ciation of all Soldiers who are redeploying Schofield Health and Fitness Center schedule primary care appointments at Fort Shafter. Representatives from local and their families. Closure — The Schofield Barracks Health www.tricareonline.mil. No shows on Mondays or Tuesdays. COMMUNITY HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY OCTOBER 9, 2009 | B-3

Wes Pimentel Gathering for an impromptu photo shoot at Kaena Point, members of the informal spouses club include (left to right) Bethany Hurd (7), Catrece, and Nathan (2), familiy of Staff Sgt. Ken Hurd, 3-25th Aviation Regiment; Zach Goretski (14), and Tonya, family of Staff Sgt. George Goretski, 3-25th Aviation Regiment; Christina Szabo and pets Tasha and Csacsi, family of Sgt.1st Class Steve Szabo, 209th Aviation Regiment; Ava Southall (3), Sophia (1) and Lisa, family of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Dave Southall, 3-25th Aviation Regiment; and Logan Corman (4), Crystal and Emma (2), family of Staff Sgt. Jeremy Corman, 209th Aviation Regiment. Spouses, children find common ground during deployment WES PIMENTEL & LISA SOUTHALL off-roading. together an outing intended to give the caught on video. continues, these wives look forward to Contributing Writers Proving that military families perse- boys a little taste of what they’re miss- Photos are also sent downrange to the future — future expeditions, shared HONOLULU — With a husband in vere in the face of deployments, and ing. give the Soldiers a picture of all of stories and the return of loved ones. Iraq and his Jeep left behind, what’s make the best of any situation, the in- “It is a way to get together and show their favorite things: Jeeps, family, Any place is what you make of it, his wife to do besides change the oil, formal spouses group plans outings and the guys we love them and that we wives and fellowship. and Hawaii is no exception. Oahu is a check the pressure in the tires, or con- activities to not only support one anoth- are doing OK,” said Goretski. “(It’s fun The Jeeps proudly bear scars from great place to be and offers unique ex- template the next Jeep toy to buy? er, but also to have something to share to) tease them a little bit too.” outings to Peacock Flats and Kaena periences and opportunities for adven- The wives of several aviation units’ with their husbands while deployed. Armed with video cameras, clips Point, each scratch and dent telling a ture. Soldiers can tell you. Knowing how much their Soldiers of each adventure are sent to the different story. In this case, the absence of the men Whether it is running a marathon, must miss their precious toys and their Soldiers, who gather tightly around These events often leave marks on leaves room for the women to form a playing Bunco or joining a gym, spous- wives, fearless Jeep driver Tonya Goret- whichever monitor is free at the the vehicles, and sometimes even emo- stronger social bond and rely on one es of deployed aviation Soldiers are ski, whose husband is with the 3rd time and commence to cheer and tional ones on the passengers. another for mutual support and assis- finding common ground, often while Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, put jeer one another about the events As the countdown to redeployment tance. Two housing advisory boards established DoE offers more rigorous ARMY HAWAII FAMILY HOUSING diploma, future perks News Release SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — A new Res- Program prepares ident Advisory Board established by Army Hawaii Family Housing (AHFH) provides students for college, an opportunity for residents to share their offers scholarships ideas on how AHFH and residents can strengthen and improve their communities. SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICE Whether it’s a parking issue, a need for News Release more communication or interest in a spe- A recent “Step Up” campaign cific community event or program, the hopes to get 75 percent of in- Resident Advisory Board will serve as an- coming public high school other point of contact residents can turn to. freshmen to pledge and seek a “The purpose of the board is to give Board of Education (BOE) High residents an opportunity to get involved in Mark Brown | Army Hawaii Family Housing School Diploma. and take ownership of their community,” Strengthening the bonds among AHFH residents is an important goal of the Resident Hawaii P-20 Partnerships in said Claire Ridding-Johnston, project direc- Advisory Board. To help bring families together, the board representing AHFH communities Education, the Hawaii State tor, AHFH. “Hearing directly from our res- in the south will host small neighborhood block parties. The first was held last month and Department of Education, the idents through a formal organization com- more than 100 Hibiscus families came out to meet their neighbors and enjoy a relaxing Board of Education, and the prised, in part, of residents will help ensure afternoon hosted by the board and AHFH staff. University of Hawaii system are we’re taking the appropriate actions that partnering to offer all high Upon earning the BOE Step will benefit the community as a whole looking for a few more members. We’d AHFH welcomes new Resident Ad- school students, statewide, the Up Diploma, students can access additional scholarships being and meeting the needs of our families.” like a board that is truly representative of visory Board members. All residents choice to earn the BOE diploma, The desired outcome is to build commu- all families.” which will provide them with funded by the State of Hawaii, nity among AHFH families and provide a Residents interested in being part of the are encouraged to share their ideas more opportunities for scholar- Kamehameha Schools, the great living experience for service members Resident Advisory Board should contact with members on how to strength- ships and college and career Fukunaga Scholarship Founda- and their families. their community manager. en and improve AHFH communi- preparedness. tion, and the Boys & Girls Club Col. Matthew Margotta, commander, Other members of the group include ties. The BOE Step Up Diploma of Hawaii. U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii, provided valu- representatives from the Directorate of will first be awarded to high To participate in the program, able input during the initial development Emergency Services (DES) and AHFH com- Oahu South Resident school graduates from the class students, along with their par- of the board and supports its purpose. munity managers. Advisory Board Members of 2013. Candidates must earn ents, must sign a pledge form, which can be downloaded from “The garrison provides many different -Lakisha Canady-Toussaint, AMR 25 credits, maintain a cumula- forums for community members to raise is- tive 3.0 grade point average the Step Up Hawaii Web site at sues, concerns or to offer suggestions to “Ideally, we’d like to have Rim/Red Hill (GPA), and successfully pass stepuphawaii.org. improve our community. These include a resident representing -Tamara Ochoa, Tripler the Algebra II end-of-course town halls, the Installation Action Coun- -Yvette Simoneaux, Aliamanu exam. For questions on the BOE cil, the ‘Ask the Commander' program, or each of our neighbor- -Christine Singleton, Aliamanu Of the 25 required credits, Step Up Diploma, call through the ICE program, to name a few,” hoods.” -Beverlee Stevenson, Fort Shafter students must effectively earn 956-3879 or e-mail said Margotta. -Julia Kelso, Aliamanu resident one credit for an approved “However, what makes the Resident Ad- Senior Project, which is a [email protected]. Lisa Reese -Antonio Williams, deputy provost visory Board unique is that it provides a yearlong course that includes a Director of Property Management, marshal, DES, Fort Shafter dedicated forum to address the number research paper, service learn- Completed forms should be Army Hawaii Family Housing one quality of life issue in Hawaii — our -Jessie Kaleikini, supervisory ing, a portfolio and a panel mailed to Sinclair Library, Room housing communities." operations officer, DES, Fort Shafter presentation. 504, 2425 Campus Rd., Hon- Two Resident Advisory Boards were es- The board meets on the first Thursday of Other members include AHFH’s op- Additional benefits and in- olulu, HI 96822. Students may tablished to better support the more than each month in Oahu North and on the erations director and community centives are available to recip- also pick up their pledge forms 6,000 AHFH families. One represents com- third Thursday of each month in Oahu center managers. ients of the BOE Step Up Diplo- at their high school and turn munities in the north — Helemano, South. Residents interested in being part of ma that are not afforded to them in to their main office or Schofield and Wheeler, and the other rep- To contact a board member, residents the Resident Advisory Board should standard high school graduates. counseling department. resents communities in the south — Alia- can simply log onto the AHFH Web site contact their community manager. Some incentives being offered Opportunities abound with manu, Fort Shafter, Red Hill and Tripler. where they will find a list of names and e- are acceptance to the following the BOE Step Up Diploma pro- Each board is managed by its respective mail addresses for members representing Members representing communi- post-secondary institutions: gram. The Hawaii Department of AHFH regional operations director and is their community. ties in Oahu North will be forthcom- University of Hawaii (UH) Education and Step Up Hawaii primarily comprised of residents. “Making our communities a safe and ing. Their contact information can at Manoa, UH at Hilo, UH at strongly encourage Hawaii’s “Ideally, we’d like to have a resident pleasant place to live and play requires the be found at www.ahfh.com. West Oahu, Chaminade Univer- students to pledge their com- representing each of our neighborhoods,” engagement and cooperation of each and sity, and Hawaii Pacific Univer- mitment to this rigorous pro- said Lisa Reese, director of property man- every member of the community — both the community to participate in the Resi- sity. gram. agement, AHFH. “We have some great housing residents and garrison staff,” said dent Advisory Board. It is your community. people who have taken the lead, and we’re Margotta. “I encourage every member of Get involved to make it better." B-4 | OCTOBER 9, 2009 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY COMMUNITY & HEALTH AFC: Fitness classes most popular initiative CONTINUED FROM A-1 is expected to begin shortly. The project should be finished in January initiatives borne out of feedback 2010. from spouses of deployed Soldiers. •Schofield Barracks Child De- As a result, the classes are now con- velopment Center. The contract sidered the most popular among the was also awarded last month. The AFC initiatives in Hawaii. project is expected to be completed “Oh, hands down,” said Andrews, in March 2010. when asked if the fitness classes rank •Fort Shafter School Age Cen- at the top. “Anecdotally, we hear ter. The contract won’t be awarded every single time we’re out there until 2011-2012. how wonderful the fitness classes •Renovated Aliamanu Military are.” Reservation Teen Center. The con- Running a close second to the fit- tract won’t be awarded until 2011- ness classes is the initiative for child 2012. care benefits — a boon to the group “This covenant is our most solemn Andrews affectionately refers to as pledge to our Soldiers and their fam- “de facto single parents.” ilies, who are our most treasured as- “The people who get the most out sets,” said Margotta, stressing the of this service are the spouses of de- garrison’s unwavering support of the ployed Soldiers,” she said. “We con- AFC. “Rest assured, we, as a garri- sistently hear that they need a break, Courtesy of FMWR son, will continue to do all within that they need to get away, de-stress On an average class night, more than 70 men and women dance their way to fitness every Tuesday and Wednesday during the our power to support them through and recharge their batteries. ...These Zumba class at Schofield’s Health &Fitness Center. Free fitness classes are the most the finest services the Army can childcare benefits provide them with popular benefit of the Army Family Covenant at U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii. provide. somewhat of a relief.” Still, parents aren’t the only bene- out and said, ‘Do you need several construction projects, An- ficiaries of this initiative. transportation?’ We, as a garrison, drews noted: “They’re actually just one piece of raised our hands and said, ‘Yes. And • Schofield Barracks School the puzzle,” Andrews admitted. “The we need lots of it.’” Age Services. The building is cur- The Army Family Covenant service also improves the lives of the The busses, which seat about 20 rently under construction, with a We recognize the commitment and increasing sacrifices children themselves, in terms of giv- children, have been in service for the projected completion date of De- that our families are making every day. ing them outlets or extracurricular past few weeks. “So, no matter where cember 2009. activities to do, while mom or dad is you live, we can bus you to the post • Fort Shafter Youth Center. We recognize the strength of our Soldiers comes from the away.” where the activity is taking place,” The contract was awarded last strength of their families. Assisting in the absence of a par- Andrews said. month, and construction We are committed to providing Soldiers and families a ent is the AFC’s newest program, Other initiatives still provided quality of life that is commensurate with their service. which involves transporting elemen- through the local AFC in- We are committed to providing our families a strong, sup- tary- and middle school-aged chil- clude extended gym hours dren to activities held at neighboring and new gym fitness portive environment where they can thrive. posts. In the past, children living in equipment; free registration We are committed to building a partnership with Army outlying posts such as Helemano or and re-registration at Child, families that enhances their strength and resilience. Aliamanu military reservations, for Youth & School Services; example, might have missed out on free pet care for spouses of We are committed to improving family readiness by: planned activities at, say, Schofield. deployed Soldiers; extended No more, Andrews said. USAG-HI hours at Sgt. Yano Library • Standardizing and funding existing family programs and recently acquired 14 small buses that and the Information, Ticket- services. will be used to transport children ing and Registration (ITR) of- • Increasing accessibility and quality of health care. from post to post to attend scheduled fice; and coupons for golf • Improving Soldier and family housing. programs. ($5) and bowling ($1). • Ensuring excellence in schools, youth services and “Because the populations were so The lone casualty among different at the various posts, the the original initiatives was the child care. services they were provided with service to provide free towels • Expanding education and employment opportunities were also very different. And at all gyms. Andrews called for family members. frankly, we felt it wasn’t right for that service a victim of “budget children to miss out on activities just realities,” adding that the pro- because they lived in a smaller com- jected cost of $160,000 was too munity,” Andrews explained. “So as pricey to continue offering that part of a centrally funded initiative, initiative. the Department of the Army came The AFC also provides for Prevent flu with vaccinations, hygiene Daily habits lead to Wearing a mask, proper The Center for Disease Control especial- coughing and sneezing. If soap and water ly encourages the following to get the are not available, use an alcohol-based hand washing also stop H1N1 flu vaccine, when available: hand rub. lifetime of healthy spread of germs, flu virus •people with underlying health condi- •Avoid touching your eyes, nose and tions like asthma or diabetes mouth. Regularly clean items peopel touch TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER •health care workers like knobs and telephones. Germs spread smiles, teeth, gums News Release •pregnant women this way. On average, seasonal flu causes mil- •caregivers for infants under six •Try to avoid close contact with Learning proper teeth and under the gum line. lions of Americans to miss work and months of age sick people. Decay-causing bacteria linger school, hospitalizes about 200,000 Amer- •children and young adults from •If you are sick with flu- routine now can between teeth where toothbrush icans, and results in about 36,000 deaths six months to 24 years of age like illness, stay at home, to prevent issues later bristles can’t reach. every year. •Adults, 25 - 64 years old, prevent others from get- •Eat a balanced diet and lim- whose health conditions include ting sick. Stay away from The seasonal flu vaccine protects against DR. JACK SMITH it between-meal snacks. flu strains that normally cause the most ill- higher risk of complications from other people for at least influenza 24 hours after your fever Tricare Management Activity ness during the flu season. However, it Tricare urges beneficiaries to will not protect you from the new H1N1 in- Practice good hygiene habits. is gone, after you •Cover your nose and mouth have stopped using take part in National Dental Hy- fluenza. giene Month, held every Octo- You should be vaccinated against both with a tissue when you any fever-reducing cough or sneeze. Throw medicine. Health ber. Good dental hygiene is in- To learn more about to get maximum protection. strumental in maintaining oral Mandatory immunization. All active the tissue in the care workers Tricare’s Dental Program trash after you should re- and overall health. and covered services visit duty military personnel and DoD employ- A daily oral health care rou- ees with specific work requirements should use it, or main on www.tricare.mil/ sneeze in home iso- tine is essential for preventing mybenefit/home/Dental/ receive the seasonal flu vaccine, unless cavities and gum disease, the they have certain medical conditions. your sleeve. lation for DentalProgram. •Wash seven most common cause of tooth An H1N1 vaccine is being distributed in loss in adults. According to the October and will also be required for all ac- your hands days. often and American Dental Hygienist The ADHA recommends reg- tive duty military personnel and DoD em- Association (ADHA), an ular dental appointments for ployees with specified work requirements. thoroughly, with soap estimated 75 percent of Ameri- routine cleaning and examina- Look for updated information in newspa- cans have some form of gum tions. Common problems asso- pers, Web sites and media reports about and water, es- pecially after disease. ciated with poor dental hygiene how it will be distributed. Research has reported a rela- are: tionship between oral health •Cavities - holes in teeth that and general health. The Amer- damage their structure Seasonal Flu immunization clinic walk-in schedule ican Heart Association reports •Gingivitis - swollen, in- that good dental hygiene may flamed or bleeding gums Seasonal Flu immunizations are being provided on a walk- istered during regular hours of operation for patients enrolled help prevent heart disease. •Periodontitis - destruction at the TAMC pediatric clinic. in basis at the following clinics at the Schofield Barracks In addition, American Dental of the ligaments and bone that Health Clinic and at the Tripler Army Medical Center through- Community Sites Association (ADA) research sug- out the month of October. Check with respective clinics for support the teeth, often leading Immunizations will be administered at all exchange sites list- gests there may be a correla- to tooth loss hours of operation. ed below from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.: A seasonal flu immunization is mandatory for active duty tion between maternal gum dis- •Bad breath (halitosis) Oct. 24 Hickam Base Exchange ease and pre-term and low birth •Abscesses, pain, inability to personnel. Respective commands are arranging appoint- Nov. 7 Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange (NEX) ments, in addition to the locations and times listed below. weight babies. Pregnant women use teeth Nov. 13 Pearl Harbor NEX with gum disease may be more The Tricare Dental Program is Schofield Barracks Health Clinic (SBHC) Nov. 15 Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Exchange likely to develop gestational di- a comprehensive insurance Nov. 21 Schofield Barracks Main Post Exchange •Immunization Clinic (Building 679): Immunizations will be abetes. program that covers a wide administered during normal working hours for all active duty School-Age Children’s Immunization Program To maintain healthy teeth range of diagnostic, preventive and Army federal civilian employees. and gums, the ADA recom- and restorative services. •Family Medicine Allergy Clinic: Immunizations will be ad- The schedule below pertains to students K-8 enrolled in mends the following as a part of Specific to dental hygiene, it ministered during regular hours of operation for patients en- and who have returned consent forms to the schools listed rolled with SBHC Family Medicine. below. Parents should check with schools for the latest in- a daily routine: covers two cleaning (prophy- •Pediatric Clinic: Immunizations will be administered during formation. •Brush your teeth twice a day laxis) procedures in a consecu- regular hours of operation for patients enrolled with the SBHC using ADA-accepted fluoride tive 12-month period and a Pediatric Clinic. Oct. 22 Iroquois Elementary, 7:30 a.m.-noon toothpaste. third cleaning for mothers-to-be Oct. 29 Solomon Elementary, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. •Replace your toothbrush during the same 12-month pe- Tripler Army Medical Center Nov. 3 Pearl Harbor Kai, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. every three or four months or riod. •Allergy and Immunization Clinic: Immunizations will be ad- Nov. 5 Navy Hale Keiki School, 8-10:30 a.m. sooner if the bristles are frayed. (Editor’s note: Dr. Jack Smith ministered Tuesdays and Fridays, 8 a.m.3 p.m., for all active Nov. 9 Shafter Elementary, 8-11:30 a.m. A worn toothbrush is less ef- is the Acting Deputy Assistant duty and their family members 18 years and older, and for Nov. 12, 18 Wheeler Elementary, 8 a.m.-noon fective in cleaning your teeth. Secretary of Defense for Clinical military retiree beneficiaries and federal civilian employees Nov. 16 Hickam Elementary, 8 a.m.-noon •Floss your teeth daily. Floss- and Program Policy and Acting at Tripler. Nov. 19 Hale Kula Elementary, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. ing helps remove plaque and •Pediatric/Adolescent Clinics: Immunizations will be admin- Nov. 19 Mokapu Elementary, 7:30 a.m.-noon Chief Medical Officer, Tricare food particles from between the Management Activity.) SPORTS & FITNESS HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY OCTOBER 9, 2009 | B-5 Hawaii wins first Commander’s Cup at Army Ten-Miler 2ND LT. JULIANNE BARCIA 500th Military Intelligence Brigade Public Affairs SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — The Hawaii Active Duty men’s team captured its first-ever Commander’s Cup at 9 / Today the 25th Annual Army Ten-Miler in Washington D.C., Schofield Health and Fitness Sunday, placing first out of 50 teams in their division. Center Closure — The Schofield Bar- In addition to the men’s team, the Hawaii Active Duty racks Health and Fitness Center (HFC), mixed team competed and came in 5th out of 38 in their Building 582, is closed for approxi- division with a combined total time of 4:30:21. mately 90 days to replace the roof. The two teams of Soldiers raced against 500 other All classes and services have been military and civilian teams, as well as individual run- relocated to the Martinez Physical Fit- ners. A total of 21,256 runners finished on race day, ac- ness Center (MPFC), Building 488. cording to event officials. Call Linda Williams at 655-4804 Sgt. 1st Class Paul Lancaster, team captain for the for more information. men’s team, had completed seven previous Army Ten- Alex McVeigh | Fort Myer Milers. The first wave starts the Army Ten-Miler, Sunday morning. A record 30,000 runners registered for the race and 10 / Saturday “I am so happy that we could bring Hawaii its first- 21,256 runners and wheelchair athletes completed the course. Adventure Hike — Enjoy a day ever Commander’s Cup,” Lancaster said, after the race. hike to one of several picturesque lo- “I plan on bringing another one home next year. Also, Teams & Times cations around the island of Oahu thanks to the chain(s) of command. Without all the sup- Army Hawaii active duty men's team Army Hawaii active duty mixed team with Outdoor Recreation, Oct. 10, 8 port we received, none of this would have been possi- -Team Captain, Sgt. 1st Class Paul Lancaster, A -Team Captain, Capt. Deborah Stonerook, Head- a.m. Registration is required, and costs ble.” Company, 25th Special Troops Battalion, 56:12 quarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 2nd $10. Round-trip transportation from “I decided to join the Hawaii team just for something -Capt. Shawn Dodge, Headquarters Operations Com- Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Divi- Schofield Barracks is provided. Call new, a challenge running with a new team,” said Sgt. mand, 715th Military Intelligence (MI) Bn., 58:00 sion, 1:16:32 655-0143. Sammy Ngatia, 540th Quartermaster Company, who -Capt. John Mozer, Orthopedic Services, Tripler -Capt. Christopher Calway, HHC, 2-25th Inf., 1:09:38 won the Army Ten-Miler in 2000 and arrived in Hawaii Army Medical Center (TAMC), 55:51 -2nd Lt. Ashley Gilbert, B Co., TAMC, 1:09:00 11 / Sunday in January 2009 from Fort Carson, Colo. -Lt. Col. Marty Muchow, 8th Theater Sustainment -Spc. Joseph Kendall, HHC, 1-27th Inf., 1:04:30 Adventure Kayaking — Enjoy a “This is the best team I have ever been on,” said Capt. Command, 55:05 -Staff Sgt. Daniel Lopez, Orthopedic Services, TAMC, half-day of adventurous kayaking Shawn Dodge, Headquarters Operations Command, -Sgt. Sammy Ngatia, 540th Quartermaster Co., 56:11 1:07:14 from various beaches around the is- 715th Military Intelligence (MI) Battalion, who was land of Oahu, Oct. 11, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. chosen as the 2008 Army Male Athlete of the Year. The Cost is $35 per person and includes Ten-Miler is his fifth consecutive year representing quarters Company (HHC), 2nd Styker Brigade Combat the event to his wife, Capt. Kelly Calway, who is cur- equipment and round-trip transporta- the Army in D.C. for the race. Team. “I began running longer distances while de- rently deployed. Because she was the 2008 Army Fe- tion from Schofield Barracks. Call “It is an honor and a privilege to represent each of ployed to Iraq last year and hope to keep it up on my male Athlete of the Year, the Familiy and Morale, Wel- 655-0143. our units, Army Hawaii, as well as the best of (Morale, next deployment.” fare and Recreation Command sponsored her to return Welfare and Recreation) runner/athletes.” Spc. Joseph Kendall said running with the team to the U.S. to run in the event. 15 / Thursday The Army Hawaii mixed team was equally proud of was something he had aspired to for some time. “I tried out for the team hoping that I could make it Evening Surf Patrol — Advanced its accomplishment. “I ran cross-country in high school and track, and and get a trip to (Washington) D.C. while my wife was surfers are invited to join the evening “This year was my first Army Ten-Miler and my first was MVP for the last year in both these sports.” Kendall there,” Calway explained. “I made it by the skin of surf patrol, Oct. 15, 4:30 p.m.-dusk. year in competitive running,” said mixed team captain said. my teeth, and my daughter and I got to go out to D.C. This activity is a unique way to elim- Capt. Deborah Stonerook, Headquarters and Head- Capt. Chris Calway attributes his involvement with to run the race and see (her) for the first time since May.” inate the stress of the day. The pro- gram costs $35 per person and in- cludes equipment and round-trip their Army Knowledge Online (AKO) in- Registration for a full-day pass or tions received after deadline. Register transportation from Schofield Bar- formation. single workshops is available at online at www.mccshawaii.com/cgfit. racks. For more information, call 655- For more information, call Peter Burke www.trueunion.org. htm. Contact Tina Lui at 254-7590. 0143. at 655-9914. Splash and Dash Biathlon — Hit 25 / Sunday 17 / Saturday 17 / Saturday the surf and the turf at the 6th Annu- Marathon Readiness Series — Get- Summer Ocean Splash — Don’t North Shore Yoga Festival — Come al “HSL-37 Splash and Dash" Marine ting ready to run a marathon? Runners miss an opportunity to learn up to Send sports announcements to explore the ancient practices of yoga Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) biathlon, are invited take advantage of a series of four water sports all in one day, Oct. [email protected]. under the guidance of some of Hawaii's Oct. 17, 7 a.m., at Hanger 103, MCBH races designed to prepare athletes for 17, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., with Outdoor Recre- most trusted and experienced teachers at Kaneohe Bay. the Honolulu Marathon, Dec. 13. ation, Schofield Barracks. Summer 16 / Friday the North Shore Yoga Festival, Oct. 17, The race begins with a 500-meter •Oct. 25, P.F. Chang’s 30K, starting Ocean Splash participants will enjoy Intramural Sign Ups — The applica- at Turtle Bay Resort. open water swim and ends with a 5K at Kapiolani Park. lessons in stand-up paddleboarding, tion deadline for Soldiers to sign up for This festival offers a diverse array of race around the flight line. Individual •Nov. 8, Saucony Val Nolasco Half surfing, kayaking and outrigger canoe- the All Army Bowling program is Oct. workshops and classes for any level. entry fee is $20; two-person teams are Marathon, starting at Kapiolani Park. ing. 16. Workshops take place 8 a.m.-6:30 $36. T-shirts are included with entry Register for the races at The class costs $60 per person. Reg- Soldiers can sign up online at p.m. with music and entertainment un- fees. Register by Oct. 9, 4 p.m. A $10 www.active.com. istration is required. Call 655-0143. https://armysports.cfsc.army.mil using til 9 p.m. late fee will be assessed for registra- Visit www.808race hawaii.com.