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Pegasus joins Fast roping the wind 15th MEU (SOC) For a ride to Yuma to support WTI Sgt. Alexis R. Mulero Combat Correspondent

More than 80 Marines in Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, landed on three U.S. Navy ships that were on their way back to San Diego Saturday, after a seven-month deployment that included support for Operation “Enduring Freedom.” Part of the unit arrived on five aircraft that landed on the USS Peleliu, USS Comstock and USS Dubuque, but others hopped on board when the ships pulled into Pearl Harbor. The Pegasus Marines hitched the ride to the mainland with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit because they needed to get to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., for a six- week long Weapons and Tactics

Sgt. Alexis R. Mulero Instructors Course. “We usually get to Master Sgt. Miguel Castaneda, maintenance Yuma via a strategic chief, HMH-463, coordinates parking the Sea Stallion aboard the USS Peleliu when at sea airlift request, but for headed toward the mainland. numerous reasons, it was unavailable,” said Sgt. John Logsdon, crew chief, HMH-463. The 15th MEU (SOC) is doing a favor for MAG-24 by providing the unit with transportation, berthing accommodations and space to store its equipment. “Getting the student pilots and aircrew to their Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course is essential for the unit’s mission,” added Logsdon. “This way, we can come back to K-Bay and pass on the knowledge we learned to the other aircrews here at the squadron.” Lance Cpl. Jason E. Miller Before departing to San Diego, however, the aircraft had to land safe- A Marine attending the Regimental School’s Helicopter Rope Suspension Training course ly on the Navy vessels. flies down a rope at the Schofield rapel tower during the fast rope portion of the two week long course. See full story on page A-3. “These are very old aircraft,” said Logsdon. “They don’t always do what they’re supposed to, but they have today.” Hourly child care gets fine-tuned for busy parents Sgt. Alexis R. Mulero “Afternoons are quieter and we get to spend more one- Combat Correspondent on–one time with the children,” states toddler caregiv- er, Amy Cappadony. “We often spend time playing and Parents, do you need several hours during the day to reading together on doing activities on the playground. exercise at the gym, run errands, go shopping, get to Parents can even request that their child nap while he those medical appointments or even take college class- or she is with us in the afternoon.” es? Located next to the Armed Services YMCA in Bldg. If the answer is yes, then the Hourly Child 578, the center’s hours of operation are Monday Development Center here at MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Reservations can be Bay, may be just what you need. made up to two weeks in advance, but registration is The HCDC offers parents the opportunity to accom- required. Enrollment requirements include completion plish their daily tasks with assurance that a trained staff of a registration form, a $12 yearly registration fee, and is meeting their child’s needs. The staff provides a va- Sgt. Alexis R. Mulero proof of good health documented by a yearly physical, riety of quality activities throughout the day for infants, Five-month-old Maxwell Jones twists and turns on a crib TB test and immunization. toddlers and preschool children to enjoy. at the Hourly CDC while awating his parents’ arrival. “We encourage parents to come and enroll, even if “Unfortunately, I often hear parents saying that they they are not sure whether or not to they will use the can’t ever get reservations at our center,” said Kelli we can schedule more children if parents can be flexi- center. That way, if they ever do need our services we Allen, director of the HCDC. “We have space available ble with their appointments.” every day in all three classrooms from 1 – 2:30 p.m., so Often in the afternoon only a few children attend. See CDC, A-7 SM&SP hosts 2nd annual K-Bay leaders share faith, paintball tournament leadership at prayer breakfast The Single Marine and National Professional Sgt. Alexis R. Mulero as the “National Prayer the guests to the event and Sailor Program is hosting Paintball League rules ap- Combat Correspondent Breakfast,” brought near- read a prayer for the na- its 2nd Annual Interservice ply. ly 100 Marines, Sailors tion. Paintball Tournament The registration deadline Six decades after the and civilians to Anderson As Rhodes completed Apr.20 at MCB Hawaii, for the tournament is April first prayer breakfast Hall, MCB Hawaii, the prayer, the sounds of Kaneohe Bay, Paintball 18. group was inaugurated in Kaneohe Bay, Feb.21. “America, the Beautiful” Field. Equipment rental is the Senate and in the Its purpose was to seek filled the dining facility The tournament is open available for $10. House of Representatives, divine guidance for our with a very strong aura of to all active duty military Teams must provide our nation’s President, national leadership and to pride and patriotism. members. their own paint or purchase members of his cabinet, reaffirm faith and depen- On the last note of the The cost is $175 per team, a case of paint for no more the Supreme Court, dence on God. song, Cmdr. Jackson fees covers entry, prizes, than $60 at the K-Bay paint- Congress, the Diplomatic After several tunes Harris, regimental chap- and all day air. ball field. Corps, and military lead- from the Marine Forces lain, 3rd Marine The teams can be com- For more information , ers from each service still Brass Quintet, Cmdr. Regiment, went on to in- posed of seven members but only five call Dawn Williams, the Single Marine & celebrate this tradition. Jeffrey E. Rhodes, base players are allowed on the field. Sailor Program coordinator, at 254-7593. This tradition, known chaplain, welcomed all See PRAYER, A-6 A-2 • March 1, 2002 HAWAII MARINE

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MARINE CORPS MARATHON The Marine Corps Marathon has launched its online lottery registration for the 27th Marine Corps Marathon. Rick Nealis, race di- rector, opted for the lottery process, this year, Suggestions: because it will give everyone an equal chance to get into the race. 1. Install pull-up bars “I feel this process will place less stress on BRIG. GEN. MCABEE our runners and will allow them to experi- 2. Have more events at the Enlisted Club. ence a much more efficient registration struc- ture,” Nealis said. Submitted by Sgt. James Murray, 1st Radio Bn. Runners can apply online at www.MarineMarathon.com, through May 3. Dear Sgt Murray, are tempering their recommenda- tions at the enlisted club are: Each week, starting March 15 until the May 3 tion to the Commanding General Country Wednesdays, “chicken deadline, the Marathon staff will randomly We have been asked by the with the understanding of how ben- wing night” on Thursdays, and select a certain number of entrants until the Commanding General to research eficial pull-up bars are to our mar- Weekend dance party every Friday field reaches 16,000 runners. and to reply to your email of 1 ried Marines. and Saturday. In addition we have Runners need only apply once, for the ap- February 2002 since your requests monthly promotions such as St plication will roll over with each weekly fall within our staff responsibilities. 2. Have more events at the E- Patrick’s Day on March 15th cele- drawing. Once a runner has been selected by He appreciates you taking your time Club: The Base agrees with you in brating Irish food and beverages and the lottery, he or she will receive a confirma- to participate in our “CG Mail” your opinion that special events will Cinco de Mayo in May. Also begin- tion email with a bib number. Additionally, Program. increase morale. To that end, The ning in March the E Club will be the confirmed runners will be posted on the Enlisted Club is presently undergo- hosting a weekly pool tournament website. You have two suggestions within ing a complete renovation, which every Wednesday night. Runners should note, that while the entry your email: will incorporate a Sports Bar theme is free, if selected, runners will be charged the and a contemporary menu. This new We continue to seek to provide the $75 registration fee, which is nonrefundable, 1. Install pull-up bars in base Club will provide a dining venue for services that the majority of Marines non-transferable and non-deferrable. housing areas: Our facilities person- the Enlisted personnel on Base, and would use. Our MCCS is commit- MARCH LENTEN SPEAKERS nel are researching the placing of the menu will be updated regularly. ted to improve their services and to pull-up bars within family housing. tailor them to the needs and desires Mondays in March, the MCB Hawaii, Right now, there are no plans to The enlisted club will also provide of our Marines. Kaneohe Bay, Base Chapel will host its free place pull-up bars within family an extensive pupu/late night menu Lenten Speakers Series, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. housing despite their usefulness. serving until 0100 and a nightly din- Thank you again for your input. • Monday: “Our Judaic Roots” and obser- The problems we run into revolve ner menu. The menu is being devel- vance of a Seder meal. around safety. Pull-up bars within oped and tested now, and we antic- • March 11: “The Meaning of the Stations family housing can be dangerous ipate the club will open by end of Very Respectfully, of the Cross and Roman Catholic Views on when young children can access June 2002. Food and beverage pro- Mr. Irvine, Director Base Safety, Lent” them without supervision. Our motions are certainly part of the new Mr. Murata, Assistant Chief of • March 18: Topic to be determined Safety Department has to balance restaurant format and we have plans Staff G-4, and • March 25: “What Does Elvis Have to do the need and necessity versus the lo- to incorporate themed nights and LtCol Williams, Director Marine with Lent?” cation of such equipment and they specials. Current weekly promo- Corps Community Services HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE March 23: Roman Catholic Mass at 5 p.m. The commanding general invites input from the base community via C.G. Mail on the following topics: What are we do- March 24 (Palm Sunday): Roman Catholic ing that we shouldn’t be doing? What are we doing that we should be doing? What are we doing that we should be doing Mass at 9:30 a.m.; Protestant Services at 8 and better? 11 a.m. Responses should include a recommendation that will help solve the problem and must include your name and return ad- March 26: Catholic Penance at 7 p.m. dress so that staff may respond. March 28 (Holy Thursday): Roman Catholic Mass at 5 p.m.; Protestant Service at 6:30 p.m. March 29 (Good Friday): Roman Catholic “Stations of the Cross” at 12 p.m.; Solemn Good Friday Service at 5 p.m.; Protestant Good Friday Service at 2 p.m. Rendering honors March 30 (Holy Saturday): Roman Catholic Vigil Mass at 5 p.m. Marine Forces Pacific March 31 (Easter Sunday): Easter Sunrise Deputy Commander, Brig. Service at 6 a.m. at the Rifle Range; Roman Gen. John Castellaw, and Catholic Mass at 9:30 a.m.; Protestant Services Republic of Korea Marine Corps Commandant, Lt. at 8 and 11 a.m. Gen. Lee Chul Woo, present a wreath at Punchbowl National Hawaii Cemetery of the Pacific to commemorate all Korean War veterans. Lieutenant MARINE Gen. Lee, who was appointed to Commandant last October, follows a cus- Commanding General Brig. Gen. Jerry C. McAbee tomary practice of remem- Public Affairs Director Maj. Chris Hughes bering the Korean War vet- Public Affairs Chief Gunnery Sgt. Rhys Evans erans with a wreath on his Press Chief Sgt. Robert Carlson Managing Editor Aiko Brum first visit to Hawaii. During Lifestyles Editor Sgt. Roman Yurek the ceremony, members of the Chosin Few listened as The Hawaii Marine is an unofficial newspaper pub- Lt. Gen. Lee remarked lished every Thursday by RFD Publications, Inc., 45-525 about the bravery and dis- Luluku Road, Kaneohe, HI 96744, a private firm in no way tinguished service of the connected with the U.S. Marine Corps under exclusive con- American and Korean vet- erans who fought in the tract to the U.S. Marine Corps. This civilian enterprise Korean War. newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the military services. Contents of the “Hawaii Marine” are not necessarily Cpl. Jacques-Rene Hebert the official views of or endorsed by the United States Government, the Department of Defense or the U.S. Marine Corps. All advertising is provided by RFD Publications, Inc., 235-5881. The appearance of advertising in the “Hawaii Marine,” The military’s ready, says Gen. Meyers including inserts and supplements, does not constitute en- dorsement of the firms’ products and services by the DoD, Jim Garamone America will capture the successor regime. A nation- U.S. work with a national DoN or the U.S. Marine Corps of the products or services American Forces Press terrorist leader. al army would be in charge army would help this situa- advertised. Service Myers appeared on Fox of maintaining the borders tion, he noted. Everything advertised in the Hawaii Marine shall be News Sunday and ABC’s of Afghanistan, Myers said, Although Afghan offi- made available for purchase, use or patronage without re- WASHINGTON — The This Week. He said the and would help bring secu- cials would like to see the gard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mari- chairman of the Joint Chiefs United States is not concen- rity to the country. International Security tal status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any oth- of Staff said the U.S. mili- trating on bin Laden alone. “This quite likely would Assistance Force currently er non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. tary is prepared to do what- American forces are also require American trainers in the Afghan capital of Editorial content or public service announcements (i.e. ever mission President hunting for Al Qaeda lieu- in there for a period of Kabul expand to other cities all content other than paid advertisements) is edited, pre- Bush orders it to do. tenants, Taliban leader time,” he said. “But in small in the country, Myers said, pared and provided by the Public Affairs Office aboard Air Force Gen. Richard Mullah Mohammad Omar numbers. American troops would not Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Opinions expressed are not to Myers said the U.S. military and his lieutenants. “We’ve done this around be part of the force. The be considered an official expression of the DoD or the U.S. “will be ready. We may not Myers said U.S. person- the world and it doesn’t United States will, however, Marine Corps. have all the preferred muni- nel are also undertaking an- take a lot of troops to do the continue to provide intelli- To contact the MCB Hawaii Public Affairs Office use the tions in terms of (Joint other important mission in training mission.” In fact, gence support and logistics following addresses: Direct Attack Munitions) helping Afghan officials once started, he said, con- help to the force. HAWAII MARINE, BUILDING 216, MCB HAWAII that you’d want, but we build a national army. tractors could do much of Myers also addressed the KANEOHE BAY, HI, 96863 have other munitions that Currently, armed forces the training mission. kidnapping and murder of E-MAIL: [email protected] we could substitute.” in Afghanistan hold alle- People around the world Wall Street Journal reporter FAX: 257-2511, PHONE: 257-8840 He also said that Osama giance to regional warlords. hope that Afghanistan can Daniel Pearl. He said this is bin Laden is “probably” still The national army would capitalize on this chance to an example of a threat the alive. Ultimately, the chair- report to Hamid Karzai’s in- establish a functioning gov- man said, he believes terim government and its ernment, he said. See MEYERS, A-7 HAWAII MARINE March 1, 2002 • A-3

HRST WWORDORD ATAT certifies at THETHE BARBERBARBER SHOPSHOP Schofield Story and Photos by Lance Cpl. Jason E. Miller Combat Correspondent “What are Many of the operations performed by today’s you going to Marine Corps, such as rappelling, SPIE rigging and fast roping, could be hazardous if the Marines in control did not have proper training. do with your The Helicopter Rope Suspension Training Marines who control such operations are re- quired to complete two weeks of training from tax return?” HRST Masters at Regimental Schools before they are authorized to conduct any HRST training evolutions They must also repeat the training every 18 months to become re-certified. Some of MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay’s, rookie HRST Marines began receiving their initial train- ing Jan. 16 at the rapel tower near the Air Assault School at Schofield Barracks. “I’ll probably Eighteen Marines, mostly from the 3rd Marine have to pay.” Regiment, and two soldiers, were there to receive their certification in all HRST operations. Staff Sgt. Jeff “This course is very demanding for the Barrett Marines and soldiers -- both mentally and phys- NMC Intranet ically,” said Sgt. Travis Peterson, chief instructor transition assistant of the HRST course at Regimental Schools. It’s a Headquarters hard course, but they’re doing well so far, con- Bn., MCB sidering all the knowledge they have to absorb in A Marine in the Regimental Schools’ HRST course makes his way down Hawaii such a short amount of time.” the rope on the rapel tower at Schofield Barracks.

“I bought a plane ticket home.” Lance Cpl. Supply clerk MAG-24

Above Left — Marines hang suspended from the repel tower as part of their HRST certification and training. Above Right — Knot tying is a very important part of the HRST master training. Here, the training Marines learn to tie several of the knots they will use later in training. Open areas to be used for GP training Sgt. Robert Carlson “I paid some Press Chief bills with mine.” In an effort to contribute to the com- bat readiness of tenant commands, Petty Officer MCB Hawaii is working to improve 3rd Class the training opportunities available to Kerry Sexton Corpsman the Marines and Sailors here. Golf Co., 2/3 One recent improvement involves making use of some of the smaller open areas aboard Kaneohe Bay, for ar- tillery and mortar units. Although the gun sections are not able to live-fire 155mm or 81mm rounds aboard the base, they are able to set up gun positions (GPs) and com- plete most of their individual and sec- Laning Zones Eagle, West Field and Sgt. Roman Yurek tion-level training. Boondocker training areas. Above — Charlie Battery, 1st Bn., 12th “The training areas allow the tenant “These additional spaces make it Marine Regiment, Marines adjust Gun One, named “Outkast,” into its new fir- units to schedule training evolutions easier for us to get training areas and ing position. Below — Charlie Battery, whenever they want,” said Maj. John better prepare us for combat,” said 1/12, orders all gun barrels to be raised “...Buy a plane S. Claucherty, deputy chief of staff for Capt. Henry D. Brown, a former bat- vertically. ticket home.” operation, MCB Hawaii. “They al- tery commander with 1st Bn., 12th Marines. “Just like any maneuvering Cpl. Mathew ready train at Schofield, Bellows and Fritz near Fort Hase Beach, and these new team, we need to have the training Line NCO areas increase the opportunities.” space to set up our positions.” HMH-362 The new gun positions include the Brown, who is currently serving as field across the street from Building the assistant operations officer for 216, the field behind the Military Police 1/12, said that the gun sections also building, an area in- appreciate the survey control side the Waterfront points on the new training Opera-tions com- spaces. pound, West Field, the “We need to know where old MACS-2 area, and we are and where we’re an area on R5 inside pointed,” said Brown. “With the Range Training the survey control points, we “...Pay off bills, invest and buy Facility. can get accurate position and bike parts.” The 1/12 survey Sgt. Roman Yurek directional control.” section is emplacing Since each battery has six Sgt. Joey A survey marker identi- Merindo survey points at each fies gun positions. 18,000-pound Howitzers, ap- of the gun positions for proximately 8-12 5-ton Manpower trucks and 6-8 Humvees, the analyst the artillary and mor- Headquarters tar units to conduct realistic training new training spaces aboard K-Bay Bn., MCB aboard K-Bay. make gun section training available Hawaii Previously, this reconnaissance se- much more often than in the past. lection and occupation of positions Our highest priority is to provide training aboard the base was limited to support for the tenant, said Claucherty. A-4 • March 1, 2002 HAWAII MARINE Hawaii Marines honor Buffalo Soldier Cpl. Jacques-Rene Hebert the famous Tuskegee Marine Forces Pacific Institute in Alabama. His Public Affairs Office life has been a valiant tale of a minority’s struggle CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii — against a discriminating Marines and Sailors from Marine Forces system, and he has written Pacific listened to the sage words of sur- and published a number viving Buffalo Soldier, Dr. William of books of his experiences Waddell IV, as they honored Black including, “People are the History Month Feb. 20 at the Sunset Funniest Animals.” Lanai here. Waddell continued with Also present was retired Army 1st Sgt. words of unity and the cel- Lee N. Coffee Jr., a Buffalo Soldier histo- ebration of cultural diver- rian, who uses theatrical mannerisms to sity. deliver a cultural-diversity message “Marines, I don’t see in through his historic representation of black or white or brown or Sgt. Emanuel Stance, one of the first purple - I see people. I see Buffalo Soldiers during the late 1800’s. people who have to carry The event began with a luncheon pre- on tomorrow,” Waddell pared and served by the senior staff non- explained. “The message commissioned officers of MarForPac. is that we must go home After the gourmet spread, Coffee began and start looking at life his presentation. differently than we have. “It’s the second of October, 1866, I’m The lines of communica- training at Ft. Davis, Texas, so I can fight tion should not be broken Apaches,” Coffee began, speaking as between people, because Stance. “Most of the other colored sol- we have to live, work, eat diers can’t read or write, but since I can, and die together - espe- I got promoted to sergeant right away.” Sgt. Roman Yurek cially when we’re on the Coffee expounded upon the character battlefield together.” William H. Waddell, a Buffalo Soldier, spoke to Marines and Sailors about his experience with the 9th of Sgt. Stance while presenting a myriad Cavalry during World War II at the Kaneohe Bay Base Theater, Feb. 21, as part of African American All eyes were on of facts about the original Buffalo Heritage month. Waddell throughout the Soldiers and the trials and tribulations speech and not a word they faced in a discriminating military, having served in the Army for 24 years late to good people like you - a message was spoken as he weaved among numerous anecdotes of honor while participating in such billets as air of love. I’ve worked with George stories with a message of acceptance and and bravery. assault, paratrooper, drill sergeant and Washington Carver and Franklin D. tolerance. When Waddell stepped down “The Cheyenne Indians called us first sergeant. Roosevelt, and the one thing I learned from the podium, the room exploded ‘Buffalo’ soldiers for a couple of rea- After Coffee’s stirring presentation, from them was to be humble and to love with applause for the sage words he of- sons,” Coffee explained. “They say our 94-year-old Waddell proudly shuffled to people.” fered. hair is similar to the hair between a buf- the podium. Waddell, a retired veterinarian and The day was summarized, however, in falo’s horns, and we’re just as strong, big “Thank you all for allowing me to Buffalo Soldier in the last cavalry in Waddell’s final comments. and brave as the mightiest buffalo.” come and speak to such a proud gather- World War II, was born in the southside “You’re learning leadership, unity and Coffee’s qualifications for presenting ing of Marines serving their country,” of Richmond, Va., in 1908. Though his togetherness, skills that everyone should the life of a black soldier are numerous, Waddell said. “I have a message to re- beginnings were humble, he went on to master.” HAWAII MARINE March 1, 2002 • A-5

‘Way to go, cadet!’

Lance Cpl. Jason E. Miller Led by Lt. Col. Mark D. Franklin and Sgt. Maj. Juan Camacho, HMT-301 began step- ping off for their march long before sunrise Feb. Feb. 22. HMT-301 ascends Ulupa’u Crater for Iwo Jima PME Lance Cpl. commanding offi- Jason E. Miller cer of HMT-301, Lt. Combat Col. Mark D. Correspondent Franklin, who read and recalled several It was in the wee accounts of hours of Friday Marines who had morning when been in the fateful heavy feet and battle and played eyelids of the such a vital role in Marines wit Lance Cpl. Jason E. Miller the Second World Marine Helicopter The Windwalkers took their mascot along War. Training on the hike. After all cere- Squadron 301 monies atop the stepped off for a 9-mile hump to eventu- crater were finished, the Marines sad- ally end up at the top of the Ulupa’u dled up for the hike back to the flight- Crater aboard MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe line.

Bay, for a worship service and short his- In all, the event lasted five hours. Sgt. Alexis R. Mulero tory class on the battle for Iwo Jima. “I believe in the total Marine idea,” said Lt. Col. Franklin, when speaking to Brigadier General Jerry C. McAbee, commanding general, MCB Hawaii, was the The force march coincided with the guest of honor at Kalaheo High School’s JROTC drill off on Feb. 22. While there, anniversary of the historical battle. his Marines before the march. It seemed he inspected the cadets, presented awards and watched the cadets drill and per- Beginning at the flight line, the unit’s as though HMT-301 truly understood as form a pass in review. path took them up Mokapu Road and all they completed the morning’s event. then meandered through- out the base before as- cending the volcanic rem- nant. The unit was decked out in full combat gear with flak jackets, rifles and even camouflage face paint. Even the HMT-301 Windwalkers mascot, a wooden statue of a Native American, was put in a pack and brought along for the trek across the Mokapu Peninsula. As the Marines reached the base of the crater, they were met by a Marine playing bagpipes, who hiked the rest of the way up the crater. At the same time, the sun began its rise over the Pacific Ocean. Once the Marines reached the top, they were treated to a hot breakfast of eggs, roast beef, crumb cake and several other dishes that were handed out by the unit’s staff non- commissioned officers. The HMT-301 Marines were then treated to a worship service provided by the chaplain of the unit. A history of the Battle for Iwo Jima was given by several staff NCOs and the A-6 • March 1, 2002 HAWAII MARINE

SSALUTESALUTES 1ST PLACE ESSAY, SERGEANT’S COURSE 2-02 ‘Why only during a national tragedy do we come together?’ Sgt. Roy Sanchez We as Americans came together in a time percent of the healthy Americans who are el- Sgt. Major of the Marine Corps Writing Award of need to help our nation. My question is igible to donate actually proceed with do- Nominee “Why only during a national tragedy do we nating blood. come together?” There are approximately 174,000 Marines The morning of Sept. 11, 2001, is one that On any given day, approxi- in the Corps at any given time. If will be remembered forever as a day of in- mately 40,000 units (roughly a we as Marines are obligated to a famy in American history. pint each) of red blood cells are semiannual donation of blood, I We found ourselves hit harder than we needed. The people who need believe we can and will make a had ever been hit before. We saw the scene them include accident victims, significant difference in the blood of a ghoulish battlefield in our own back- people undergoing surgery, pa- shortage. However, this cannot be yard. tients who are being treated for accomplished merely by simply We had many wounded in desperate need leukemia, cancer and other dis- wishing. It needs to be deemed of blood transfusions. The nation’s blood eases. necessary by someone with a po- supply was already critically low. What The Medical University of sition of higher authority. Sgt. Robert Carlson would we, as a nation, do for blood? South Carolina has been faced The Marines are known for with a blood shortage several times. With a their bravery in wartime, their annual “Toys Sergeant Roy L. Sanchez, main- On Sept. 12, 2001, America’s blood centers tenance administrator, HMH- said that the national blood supply for the patient bleeding on the table, and no blood for Tots” campaign, their ability to get a 463, is the Sergeant Major of the victims of the World Trade Center and available, the hospital has often had to make warranted task completed, and most im- Marine Corps Writing Award Pentagon were at capacity. This was all due a decision to take allocated blood for other portantly their immediate response to a na- nominee for class 2-02. to the patriotism of blood donors. surgeries and wait until it could get more in tional dilemma. The blood donors were being asked to to continue. I believe that if we take the little bit of time call their local community blood center to More than 23 million units of blood com- to donate blood and offer it not only to our schedule appointments to donate in the fol- ponents are used every year; however, ap- Navy hospitals, but also to the community lowing few weeks. Blood supplies would proximately 14 million units of blood are do- where we find our bases located, we, as need to be replenished in local communities, nated each year. After doing the math, we Marines, will be seen not only as a fierce an- nationwide, following this tragedy, as many see that we have a serious shortage imal unleashed on a deserving enemy blood centers had shipped blood to the Statistics show that half of Americans are threat, but also as saviors of communities in Greater New York Metropolitan area. eligible to donate blood. Still, less than 5 times of need.

PRAYER, From A-1 He quoted verses from the would tell me,” read Medina. “Sixty years later, we’re at the Bible and a book titled “A “He would sit by me and pray same point.,” added Medina be- troduce the guest speaker, Col. Marine named Mitch,” by re- for us. fore wrapping up his speech to Joseph V. Medina, commanding tired Col. Mitchell Paige. “The original breakfast was the Marines and Sailors. officer, 3rd Marine Regiment. “During a Japanese bomber held during a time of war when After enjoying the food, mu- Sgt. Robert Carlson Medina spoke to the crowd attack, I ordered Wilson B. Faust the country had to rethink and sic and Col. Medina’s visit, about how faith in a supreme be- to get into his foxhole during the determine what was important guests heard a closing solo and Sergeant Ryan M. Hower, assis- tant drum major, MarForPac ing has impacted his life, both raids, but he always refused, as to the people of this country,” a benediction by Lt. j.g. Winnie Band, is Class 2-02’s honor personally and professionally. he wanted to stick by me as he explained Medina. Walmsley, a base chaplain. graduate. HAWAII MARINE March 1, 2002 • A-7

MMILITARYILITARY BBLOTTERLOTTER Traffic Court -A Marine and a military family mem- Police Department for a DUI. He was Call Cpl. Fernandez at 257-2103, ext. There were a total of 95 traffic citations ber were involved in a traffic accident. processed and held on $500 bail. 325, for prompt assistance. issued. -A Sailor was involved in a traffic ac- -A Sailor was apprehended for a DUI cident. and driving on state suspension. Crime Prevention The Blotter -A Marine was apprehended by MPD Do you have questions about how you -In separate incidents, three Marines for driving without a driver’s license. Lost and Found can take a stance against crime in your were apprehended by the Military Police -A civilian employee reported a hit- If you’re missing valuables or other neighborhood? If so, contact Cpl. Department for driving under the influ- and-run traffic accident. items, contact Lost and Found to see if Gordon Scott at 257-2103, ext. 315, for ence. -A Marine was apprehended for dri- anyone has turned in the item(s) at the tips on how not to become a victim. -A civilian employee reported damage ving with an expired driver’s license. Military Police Desk. to private property. -A Marine reported a larceny of pri- Lost items on hand include bicycles, Neighborhood Watch -In separate incidents, two Marines vate property. wallets, keys, cell phones and miscella- Call Crime Prevention at 257-2103, ext. were involved in traffic accidents. -A Sailor was arrested by the neous jewelry. 315, to make a difference in your area.

MEYERS, From A-2

United States has lived with for a long time. “People will not take on - in most cases — the U.S. armed forces directly,” Myers said. “We saw that on Sept. 11.” He said the U.S. policy on hostage situations has just recently changed. “Instead of just being for Americans on official work overseas, it now is broadened to any American that is taken hostage,” he said. “Then on a case-by-case basis we decide how to react.” Usually the United Kim Crites takes the kids out for a train ride at the Hourly Child Development Center. States would work through the government CDC, From A-1 while leaving their children with famil- of the country the inci- will already have all the paperwork,” iar caregivers in a safe setting. dent took place in. The Allen said. “Additionally, if the parents The Hourly Child Development United States would have their children enrolled in our pro- Center is a valuable asset for K-Bay fam- share information and in- gram they can take advantage of ilies and space is available every day. telligence with the coun- ‘Parent’s Night Out.” This quarterly ac- To get more information about ser- try and work closely with vices, call 257-8354. tivity is held on a Friday night and gives Morgan Clingan, giggles to herself as she enjoys her its law enforcement appa- the parents a chance to go out together time at the HCDC playground. ratus. “There’s always the possibility we may use unilateral action (in this situation) and we would do that in the appropriate cases,” Myers said. In the Pearl case, the Pakistani government co- operated fully with American officials. Myers said the two countries were working as a team. Myers said there are two other American citi- zens being held hostage by the Abu Sayyaf group in the Philippines. The United States is working with the Philippine gov- ernment and American forces are in the country “to help, advise and train the Philippine armed forces so they can go after the very group that has our two Americans,” he said. He said the U.S. forces in the Philippines are there at the invitation of the Philippine govern- ment. Thousands of Filipino troops are track- ing the Abu Sayyaf group on the island of Basilon. “We are there to help train and advise on things like command and con- trol, communications, in- telligence analysis,” Myers said. Ten American service members involved in this mission died Feb. 22 when their MH-47 heli- copter crashed at sea. Myers also addressed the charge that Iran is try- ing to influence tribesmen near its borders. News re- ports suggest that Iran has funneled weapons and money to warlords near the city of Herat. “The interim govern- ment and whatever fol- lows must be allowed to develop their own capa- bility to rule their country and develop services for their country without un- due influence from any outsiders,” Myers said. “Countries that are trying to influence events (in Afghanistan) are not very helpful right now.” A-8 • March 1, 2002 HAWAII MARINE

EEVERYVERY CCLIMELIME ANDAND PPLACELACE MSSG-13 facelifts Kenyan school for the deaf Sgt. Nathan J. Ferbert vicemembers from the 13th U.S. military and we’ve had a 13th MEU (SOC) MEU (SOC)’s MEU Service great working relationship. Support Group 13 and Hopefully, long after we’re KILIFI, Kenya — Even with Command Element unexpect- gone, they’ll reflect back on our the focus on events of the “War edly gave a facelift to a house at time here, like other units in the on Terrorism,” Marines and KSD by furnishing it with a new past here, and hold us in the Sailors of the 13th Marine roof and ceiling. same high regard.” Expeditionary Unit (Special A teacher from KSD and his The house required replace- Operations Capable) and the wife and son were living in the ment of 85 percent of the wood USS Bonhomme Richard dilapidated, termite-infested in the ceiling and roof frame- Amphibious Ready Group ded- house. work, as well as an entirely new icated more than 200 hours to a The detachment of Marines roof and soft-board ceiling. Humanitarian Civic Assistance and Sailors shifted their efforts The work crews, support and project in the District of Malindi, by splitting up the work crews security for the H/CA were a Feb. 6-18. Sgt. Nathan J. Ferbert to tackle all three projects at melting pot of engineers, main- The H/CA was one of sever- once — and it worked. tainers, drivers, communica- al projects of Exercise Edged Kenyans watch a CH-53 Super Stallion from the 13th MEU (SOC), which escorted the 13th MEU (SOC)’s Commanding Officer, Col. “Marines, in general, take tors, corpsmen, explosive ord- Mallet and involved working Christopher J. Gunther, and the Commander of Marine Forces pride in what they do and like nance disposal technicians, with Kenyan Army engineers to Pacific, Lt. Gen. Earl B. Hailston, to several project sites in Kenya. to leave things in better shape headquarters personnel and renovate the Kibarani School for than they found them,” said military police men and women. the Deaf (KSD) and create a their wrecking bars and ham- curity, traveled an hour and a Maj. Walter T. Anderson, MSSG- Alex Hayes, a 21-year-old source of water for the Gongoni mers into three bathrooms and half to the well-digging site at 13’s executive officer and the of- lance corporal and bulk fuel Maternity Clinic. several classrooms, tearing out Gongoni, five times during the ficer-in-charge of the H/CA. specialist with Engineer After coming ashore in waves crumbling wood and framing H/CA. There they worked with “The house project typifies that Detachment, MSSG-13, realized from the USS Bonhomme and replacing them with new Kenyan Army engineers to drill ethos.” right away the fruits of his labor. Richard and Pearl Harbor, the material. After the rough work a 110-foot bore hole, lay a foun- Anderson, a 14-year veteran “The kids of the school lined H/CA team completed a long was finished, it was time for the dation for a water tank and do of the Corps, noted the side ben- up outside the windows to 12-hour, nine-vehicle convoy finishing touches and a fresh plumbing for water supplies. efits of his Marines’ hard work. watch us. They always smiled from Lamu to Malindi, Feb. 6. coat of paint. After near-completion of “The personnel we’ve and waved at us. The whole At KSD, a 10-man crew sank Another10-man crew, plus se- those tasks, the group of 49 ser- worked with speak well of the school expressed gratitude.” Hawaii MMARINEARINE IFESTYLES HawaiiLL Marine B Section IFESTYLESMarch 1, 2002

Makani McDonald carves into a wave while surfing during the surf showdown at Pyramid Rock Beach Saturday. McDonald won the 31 and older class. Wave riding showdown at Pyramid Rock Beach Story and Photos by compete in the impending competition stood ready to Lance Cpl. Jason E. Miller start. Combat Correspondent The Pyramid Rock Beach All Military Surf Showdown kicked off at 7 a.m., and competitors of both surfing and As the sun came up over the beach at Pyramid Rock body boarding were ready to compete. Judges watched and scored the surfing skills from the lifeguard tower at the beach. aboard MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Saturday, many of More than 70 military members and their dependents the surfers who were to representing all branches of military service competed in the contest of style and skill upon the breaking waves. There competitors were divided in- All Military to nine different classes to separate them by age and skill level. Surf Showdown The turbulent waters off of the beach proved to be an excellent test- Winners ing ground of the skilled riders who were competing. Youth Surfing 14 & under: The waves were peaking at about Kevin Barr four feet on good sets and the surfers were making excellent use of the Youth Bodyboard 14 & under curls to show their stuff in front of the Heinz Scheaffer event’s judges who were perched in the lifeguard tower.. Youth Surf 15 – 19 years old Many surfers stuck around after Daniel Mateik the competition for some recreational wave riding at Pyramid Rock Beach. Women Longboard Jan Demetropolis

Youth Bodyboard 15 – 19years old Joseph Dew

Mens Bodyboard Roy Sanchez

Mens Longboard John Kaufman

Mens Surf 18 – 30 Eddie Neville

Mens Surf 31 and up Spectators watch these masters of the John Kauffman hangs on to one of the waves he surfed during his heat of Saturday’s Makani McDonald waves try to take top place in their cat- surf contest at Pyramid Rock Beach. Kauffman won the men’s longboard competition. egory during the competition. B-2 • March 1, 2002 HAWAII MARINE MCCSMCCS M ARINE C ORPS C OMMUNITY S ERVICES www.mccshawaii.com POSSIBILITIES IN PARADISE By Debbie Baker, MCCS Public Relations

contact the Base Library at Rocker Room allows po- to bring you a bundle of Room’s NCO Appreci- Softball League, begin- MARCH 254-7624. tential members to “try joy soon, don’t miss the ation Night to enjoy plen- ning this May. before they buy.” For more two-day child preparation ty of free pupus, drink An organizational Today Friday Night Pau Hana Rocker Room informa- and child birth workshop, specials and billiards. meeting is scheduled Party — All staff noncom- tion, call 254-7570. “Dad’s Baby Boot Camp For more information, April 9 in Bldg. 9, Room Base Library Exhibit — missioned officers and and Mom’s Basic call 254-5592. 129, at noon. The exhibit “Black their guests are invited Club E hosts American Training,” Tuesday and All team rosters must be Women: Achievements every Friday night to the Wrestling — Starting at 7 Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. 11 / Monday submitted to the Camp Against the Odds,” will be Rocker Room for Dance p.m., patrons will get an – 4 p.m. Smith Athletics Office no on display today through Party featuring DJ Brian. adrenaline rush with an Reservations are re- Transition Assistance later than April 30. March 15. Guests will enjoy free all-star wrestling lineup quired. Program — All Marines For more information This exhibit will focus pupus from 5 – 7 p.m. The featuring Wolfen, Taylor, To sign up or for more and Sailors separating regarding the Intramural on 100 black women from billiards and dancing con- Allblack and Royal. information, call 257-8803. from the service must at- Softball League, call various areas in science, tinue until 1 a.m. Tickets are $5 at the tend this seminar, March Angela Pittman at 477- politics, humanities and For additional details, door. For more informa- 7 / Thursday 11 – 14 at the Base Theater. 0498. more. call 254-5592. tion, call the E-Club at 254- Spouses are welcome to For more information 7660. New Arrival Orien- attend. More Softball — A on this or other exhibits, 2 / Saturday tation — Get “In-the- For more information, Spring Fling Softball LINKS Team Leader Paradise-Know” during call the Career Resource Tournament is also sched- Welcome back WestPac Sought — The LINKS or- the New Arrival Center at 257-7790. uled at Camp Smith, April — Are you a Staff NCO or ganization is accepting re- Orientation at the Base 27 and 28 aboard Bordelon SM&SP civilian equivalent? Are sumes for a team leader. Theater from 7:30 – 11:30 19 / Tuesday Field at 8 a.m. you a member of the Staff This is a voluntary posi- a.m., all newly stationed The entry fee per 15- NCO Club? tion that will assist LINKS military personnel and Spring Community player team is $150. If you like parties, danc- in mentoring military family members. Aloha Fair — All base res- Awards will be present- ing, billiards and great spouses. More than free coffee idents are invited to the ed to 1st and 2nd place. food, the Staff NCO All resumes must be and donuts, this welcome annual Spring Aloha Fair The Spring Fling Rocker Room is where submitted to Personal brief introduces patrons to inside the Enlisted Club Softball Tourney is open to you need to be. Services, Bldg. 216, no lat- a plethora of base and Ballroom from 5:30 – 7:30 all authorized military ID All Staff NCOs are in- er than close of business MCCS resources and net- p.m. cardholders who are 18 vited to attend the Saturday. For a complete working services. Inside this Information years and older. “Welcome back WestPac” list of job duties, call 257- For more information, Expo, guests will have an For more information party, Saturday from 6 – 8 7790. call 257-7788. opportunity to meet their regarding the Spring Fling p.m. inside the Fairways new neighbors, discover a Softball Tournament, call Ballroom. 4 / Monday 8 / Friday variety of on and off base Angela Pittman at 477- All events are open Local musicians “K-Bay business services, win fab- 0498. to single, active duty Kane” will perform. Double Coupon Day at NCO Appreciation — ulous door prizes and en- military. The SM&SP All club members who the 7-Day Store – All pa- For the countless orders joy free, delicious Aloha All-Marine Athletics Office is located in bring a guest who sign up trons may bring in their they carry out and for the Fair pupus. — Any Marine interested Bldg. 219. Call 254- for membership will re- coupons to receive double various ways in which Be sure to watch for in trying out for the All- 7593, for more about ceive a “Lucky Number savings at the 7-Day Store. they make you shine, they your mailed invitation. Marine Triathlon, the events. Ticket.” Club members Some restrictions may certainly deserve some For more information, Armed Forces Cycling may rack up many Lucky apply; see store for details. recognition. call 254-7653. Team or the Armed Forces Program Review Number Tickets to enter a Call 254-7645, for more All Staff NCOs are en- Skeet Championship Saturdays: drawing for big prizes. information. couraged to bring their Batter Up — Camp should contact the Semper Oceanside Paintball The party continues in NCOs to NCO Appreci- H.M. Smith is getting into Fit Athletic Office. lets your “inner- the Rocker Room as DJ 5 / Tuesday ation Night at the Rocker full swing, with softball For further details re- predator” come out Brian takes over the party Room, from 4 – 6 p.m. that is. garding command spon- to play on Saturdays reigns from 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. Free Parenting Classes Get out of the shop and Camp H.M. Smith will sorship and resume re- from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Now, the Staff NCO — If the stork is planning head for the Rocker host a Softball Intramural quirements call 254-7590. and Sundays, noon – 5 p.m. Call for equipment rental fees. March 12 - 15: MCCS Guide available, lists numbers Participate in the Debbie Baker Patrons may pick-up their free copy of March Madness 3- MCCS Public Relations the MCCS Guide at any MCCS outlet. on-3 Basketball New residents will appreciate the Tournament at the Boycott the yellow sticky notes. Toss guides’ inclusion of both MCB Hawaii Main Gym from 11 your ever-growing pile of scribbled and Camp H.M. Smith maps, as well as a.m. – 1 p.m. phone numbers. Marine Corps a history of MCB Hawaii, emergency Double elimina- Community Services offers a better phone numbers, frequently called num- tion applies, cost is method to keep a record of pertinent bers and community agencies. $8 per team, and phone numbers and hours of operation For fast, convenient, comprehensive awards will be pro- — The Guide. information, the only “411” you need is vided for 1st and 2nd The MCCS Guide 2002 is a free, mini- the MCCS Guide 2002. place. Registration phone book featuring a comprehensive For more guide information, call the forms are available at directory of activities and services for K-Bay Fun Fone at 254-KBAY (5229), or SM&SP. both MCCS and on-base businesses. visit us on line at www.mccshawaii.com. April 13: The Spring Flag Football Classic will take place from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Pop Warner Field. Teams will be 10-person with two subs, and cost is $15 per team. Registra- tion forms are avail- able at SM&SP.

SM&SP Benies • At the Klipper Golf Course: free range balls, club Your next event is coming up fast, so buy yourself a little piece of mind. rental at $5 and 18 Call K-Bay Catering at 254-5592 and let the professionals develop a menu holes for $8. and tailor the atmosphere that will make you a hit. • At K-Bay Lanes: For birthdays,Hail & Farewells,weddings,anniversaries and more,K-Bay Bowl at $1.50 per Catering caters to you. game, Mondays through Thursdays, before 5 p.m. Get free shoe rental Mondays through Thursdays and enjoy the No-Tap Program for $15 on MMOVIEOVIE TTIMEIME Thursdays at 8:15 p.m. Prices: Adults (12 and older) $3, Children (6 to 11) $1.50, Children (5 Snow Dogs (PG) Today 7:15 p.m. • Sergeants and and younger) free. Orange County (PG13) Today 9:45 p.m. below see the second Matinee prices are $2 for adults and $1 for children. Parents must pur- A Beautiful Mind (PG13) Saturday 7:15 p.m. show of Friday & chase tickets for “R” rated movies in person at the box office for children Imposter (PG13) Saturday 9:45 p.m. Saturday movies — 16 years old and younger. Snow Dogs (PG) Sunday 3:30 p.m. free. For E-5 and below, admission is free to the second show on Friday and Lord of the Rings (PG13) Sunday 7:15 p.m. • Enjoy 30 minutes of Internet access at Saturday evenings only. Sunday evenings, the price is $1 for all patrons. Imposter (PG13) Wednesday 7:15 p.m. the Base Library. Please show your ID at the box office. The Royal Tenenbaums (R) March 8, 7:15 p.m. Phone 254-7642 for recorded info. A Beautiful Mind (PG13) March 8, 10 p.m. Hawaii MMARINEARINE SSPORTSPORTS B-3, Hawaii Marine Sports Page March 1, 2002

Sgt. Robert A. Carlson After running his last leg of the Oahu Perimeter Relay, 1st Sgt. Frazier hands the baton to Cpl. Burns in front of Aloha Tower Marketplace Sunday. CSC Marines run Oahu’s perimeter Sgt. Robert Carlson during the 31st Annual Oahu Sgt. Robert Brown, AAV pla- Press Chief Perimeter Relay, and they com- toon sergeant, Sgt. Michael pleted the run in 18 hours and Moore, AAV section leader, Sgt. Normally when Marines 23 minutes. Darin Bowden, AAV section from 3rd Marine Regiment’s Although official race results member, Cpl. Deny Burns, Combat Support Company go will not be available for several company training NCO, and around the perimeter of an is- days, the CSC team finished in Cpl. Andrew Brown, company land, they do it in amphibious the top 30 percent of the 135 clerk. assault vehicles, and they land teams who ran. The perimeter run, spon- on a beach to unleash their de- “People don’t usually tax sored by the Mid-Pacific Road struction on anyone who tries their bodies this much,” said 1st Runners Club was a little more to stop them. Sgt. Troy A Frazier, CSC first than 134 miles, and each of the Seven CSC Marines chal- sergeant and team captain for seven runners had to run five lenged themselves to go around the run. legs. Each leg varied in dis- the island of Oahu in their run- Frazier’s team included 1st tance from just over two miles ning shoes rather than their Lt. Nate Packard, Engineer to more than six miles. The CSC Sgt. Robert A. Carlson AAVs Saturday and Sunday Platoon commander, Gunnery team drew straws to decide Corporal Brown runs through the streets near Diamond Head at the See RUN, B-8 start of the race. Brown ran the first and last legs of the relay. B-4 • March 1, 2002 HAWAII MARINE My NFL experience Steven O. Kalnasy Over the loud speaker I hear the announcer introduce Varsity Sports Coordinator the players of the National Football Conference. I lis- tened intently to hear ’s name. Just the day FORT DERUSSY, Hawaii — To the casual observer before I had the chance to interview him. I asked him it would appear to be just another all-star game. The how he felt about America’s servicemen stepping up to best players in the league, traveling out to some exotic protect our freedoms here in America, and in location for a paid vacation. With all of the excitement Afghanistan. He told me “I am proud of what our of the previous weeks Super Bowl, the Pro Bowl game troops are doing for America. We all are.” Kurt’s sen- would be a let down by any one’s standard. I was to timents were echoed by be proven wrong. , and Redskins tackle, . The events leading up to the Pro Bowl were exciting Samuels told me, “People look up to us as heroes, but to say the least. It all began with the tryouts for, and to us, they (military personnel) are the heroes. Those selection of a team of Marines to compete against the guys put their lives on the line every day, we just play other 4 military services here in the “2nd annual NFL a game.” Military Challenge.” On the sidelines I saw Bill Cower, Head Coach of the Our team was made up of six of Marine Corps Base Steelers. He was checking out the competition. His Hawaii’s best. These brave men would soon be up strategy was unfolding. At the other end of the field, against the best from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and the entertainment for the day’s game prepared for their Coast Guard. They would be challenged to compete in entrance. I found myself being swallowed by a sea of such events as the down and out, chal- teenagers who performed for the capacity crowd. lenge, field goal kick, air it out, pack wars, Play Station Hawaii’s future is prominent here today. Singer Jessica 2 football, and other events which would challenge Simpson sang the National Anthem. A bald eagle flew their training to the max. into the stadium and landed on its handler’s arm. Four The weather was just right for the competition. It felt F-15 Eagles flew overhead in formation, and the Stars like February on Lambough Field (75 degrees, with a & Stripes were unfurled for all to gaze upon. Freedom, Sgt. Alexis R. Mulero 30-mile per hour wind in Hawaii is like 30 degrees be- patriotism, and American pride were all evident that Jamie Belle, a member of the Marine NFL Challenge low in Wisconsin). It rained all day and the muddy team, tries his arm at the “Air it Out” portion of the com- day. grass was akin to 6 inches of snow. This truly was per- petition. This was part of the entire Pro Bowl experience. The game began and for the next three hours I found fect weather for our mission. myself engaged in fellowship with others who came out This was no easy battle. From the beginning, our was anyone’s game. for 2002’s Pro Bowl. I can’t tell you what happened on boys would develop strategies for beating their prover- Then, on Feb. 9, I arrived at . The the field for those three hours, but I can tell you all bial foes. Each member of our team sized up the com- place was jam-packed. Security was tight. I processed about the feeling of being with my fellow Americans, petition and watched for any weaknesses. We were through the heavy security with little fan fare. I was enjoying one of our favorite pass times. After the game, convinced that we would prevail. there to participate in Hawaii’s only annual profes- I stopped to speak with some folks who were tailgat- The first event was Pack Wars. This was a skill game sional sporting event. ing. They were Airman stationed at Hickam Air Force for sure. Each team was issued a box of sports cards As I walked out of the tunnel to the field, I couldn’t Base. I asked them about the game, and like me, they and instructed to open one pack each simultaneously. help but be impressed by what I saw. There in front of didn’t recall much of what they had witnessed. They Our team member for this event was Sgt. Albert Lopez me was the ESPN live pre-game broadcast. Chris did have a lot to tell me about their pride in serving our of the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Provost Marshal’s Berman was breaking down the expectation for the country. They spoke about their sacrifices, and why Office. From the beginning it was clear he had a strat- coming game. The festive mood all around me was they stayed in blue. egy. He would kiss each pack before opening it. This overwhelming. Further down the field the When I left the house that day, I thought I was going was clearly an attempt to psyche out the other com- Cheerleaders were dancing, working the crowd. Three to cover a football game for this story. What I found petitors. NFL mascots approach the Marine Working Press from out was that I was going to cover America at her best. The competition continued with Play Station 2 foot- Marine Corps Base, Hawaii. All three offered a proud God Bless America. ball, quarterback challenge, and the down and out. salute, and the Marines returned it with a sense of du- Oh. Did I mention that our Marine team took 3rd Each of these competitions required extreme concen- ty. I’ve been to the Pro Bowl before, but I never felt the place in the NFL Military Challenge? Good job tration, and the results for the Marine team were mixed. way I did that day. Marines. We will knock em’ dead next year. We finished 4th, 1st, and 5th, respectively in those three events. These points combined with the previously awarded points from the field goal, and air it out com- petitions, held at Aloha Stadium two days earlier, would put us in the middle of the pack just behind the Army, and the Air Force. With 4 more events to go, this HAWAII MARINE March 1, 2002 • B-5

WORD TO PASS ‘And, they’re Aikahi Fun Fair, Saturday ual civilians is $25, relay teams are and YMCA Youth Mapping will col- Aikahi Elementary School will $37 and keiki are $17. laborate to present “Youth Day of off!’ hold its Annual Fun Fair, tomorrow All finishers will receive an offi- Caring.” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the school cal race T-shirt, race results card, re- This event has grown to 1,000 grounds at 281 Illhau Street. Open freshments and a chance to win youth participants, and you can be to the public, local entertainment awards and prizes. of great assistance by getting in- will be on hand, as well as plenty of To sign up for the Fort DeRussy volved in the vicinity of your neigh- free parking. Biathlon, call 955-0555, ext. 155, or borhood. The Fun Fair will have something pick-up a current issue of Hawaii Contact Judith at the Aloha for everyone. Students, parents and Race magazine. United Way at 543-2214 or email teachers have organized family-cen- A big mahalo to the sponsors for [email protected], for more informa- tered activities, game booths and a making this event possible: tion. silent auction. A completely sepa- MacFarms of Hawaii, First USAA Financial Planning rate area will be available for keiki Hawaiian Bank, Cytomax, While thousands of U.S. troops with their own bouncy house and Menehune Water, Niketown and have been called into action, thou- age-appropriate games. also, a pet- HFM Foods. sands more stand ready to deploy, ting zoo will feature a llama and a leaving their families to handle the turkey, along with other animals, MS Walk 2002 daily routine. pony rides and a big inflatable ob- The Multiple Sclerosis Society of The spouse must tackle every- stacle for older children. Hawaii is now accepting registra- thing from taking care of the chil- Come enjoy the good food from tion for teams, families and individ- dren to paying the bills, yet USAA Kailua restaurants, plus shave ice, uals to participate in this year’s MS is able to make things easier for de- spam musubi and a bake sale of Walk 2002, April 6 at 7:30 a.m. at the ployed military personnel — ensur- homemade goodies. McCoy Pavilion at Ala Moana ing families aren’t fighting their Contact Laura Thielen at 254-2817 Beach Park. own financial and legal battles back for more information. Teams of 10 or more are eligible home. to participate. Free food and enter- Get your copy of the Deployment Race to Victory, Saturday tainment will be available for all Guide, which offers members of the Everyone’s a winner at the Fort who participate. military help in arranging their per- DeRussy Biathlon, presented by Register at www.NationalMS- sonal finances before they leave MacFarms of Hawaii, an open-to- Society.org or call 532-0811 for more home for military commitments the-public event, where runners of details. abroad. The guide contains helpful Sgt. Roman Yurek all ages will enjoy a beautiful run tips on preparing financially, legal- Fourth, fifth and sixth graders at Mokapu and swim course along the beach Youth Day of Caring ly, and emotionally for separation Elementary School dashed around in circles, rais- ing $7,500 for the school co-curricular clubs during and through Hale Koa’s scenic 72- On the morning of Saturday, from loved ones. Also in this book- the 13th annual Mokapu Run / Walk-A-Thon Feb. 22. acre property. April 20, Oahu’s youth in seventh let is a two-page checklist for im- Assisting at the event were volunteers from 3rd The adult’s race, a flat scenic 5k grade through college level will be portant arrangements that are best Marine Regiment as part of the unit’s Adopt-a- route, followed by a 1k swim, will participating in several volunteer School program. precede a run-swim-run event for service projects. Aloha United Way See WORD TO PASS, B-7 keiki which will kick-off at 9 a.m. Entry fee for service- members is $22, individ- B-6 • March 1, 2002 HAWAII MARINE

MEETING OF THE SERGEANTS MAJOR Hawaii Marine March 1, 2002 • B-7

WORD TO PASS, honorable or medical dis- (2) You must also be ei- • or currently enrolled packet by visiting WAVES Membership From B-5 charge, or who was killed ther: at an accredited vocation- www.marinescholars.org. Women in the sea ser- while on duty; • a high school senior, al or technical school. Or write to Marine vices are invited to join the made before a service- •or, the son or daughter • a high school gradu- (3) Your 2001 family in- Corps Scholarship Foun- local chapter of WAVES, member leaves for duty of an active duty, Reserve, ate, come must be $49,000 or dation; P.O. Box 3008; Na Nalu O’Hawaii. and a list of important or former corpsman who • currently enrolled as less. Princeton, NJ 08543-3008. Meetings are the second business and emergency is serving or has served an undergraduate at an Qualifying students The application deadline Saturday of each month. contacts to complete and with Marines. accredited university, may obtain an application is April 1. Call 623-4735 for details. leave with loved ones. Call toll-free to 877- 2DEPLOY or 877-233-7569 to get your free publica- tion. The caller must ver- ify that he or she is a ser- vicemember. USAA is a member- owned association that has served the insurance and financial services needs of U.S. military per- sonnel since 1922.

Hawaiian Islanders 2002 Schedule The Hawaiian Islanders Arena Football team will kick off its inaugural sea- son on Saturday, March 30, when they host Fresno at the Neal Blaisdell Center at 7 p.m. Season tickets are now on sale, and you can join the Hawaiian Islanders at the “Pick-a-Seat Party” on March 8 at the Blaisdell. “Pick-a-Seat” is an open house for season ticket holders, sponsors, the me- dia, and any individuals interested in reserving seats for the football sea- son. The general public is welcome to see first-hand the field, field goal sup- port systems, the score- board and the dasher boards. Come see the Hawaiian Islanders players and Islander Girls dance team. For more information and the season schedule, call 53-ARENA or 532- 7362. Arena Football is a new- ly launched franchise in one of the world’s fastest growing sports.

Disney Salute to Armed Forces Active duty, U.S. ser- vicemembers can enjoy free admission to any of Disney’s U.S. theme parks or on its Disney Cruise Line, through April 30, 2002. “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” will honor America’s men and women who are fighting for freedom. It’s part of Disney’s commitment to support U.S. troops at home and abroad. The program offers one complimentary, seven consecutive days ticket for the active member and up to five special, 50 percent discount tickets for family and friends of the active duty member. All special offer tickets must be used within sev- en days of purchase. Discounts, beginning at $49 per night (plus tax), are also available for Disney resort hotel accom- modations. All offers can be ob- tained at Disney theme park entry windows with a valid military ID card. For more, call (407) 939- 7424.

Marine Corps Scholarships The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is looking for students who qualify for Academic Year 2002-2003 scholarships. You may be eligible, if you meet three parameters. (1) You are: • the son or daughter of a Marine on active duty or in the Reserves; • the son or daughter of a former Marine or Reservist who received an B-8 • March 1, 2002 Hawaii Marine

RUN, From B-3 Bowden, who ran a total of 19 miles which runner would run which leg. during his five legs, said the best part of The race started at 8 p.m. Saturday in the run was keeping everyone motivat- Honolulu on Kalakaua Ave. near the ed and working together as a team. Honolulu Zoo. This perimeter run was the first for all The runners encircled the island in a of the CSC runners, and none said they’d counterclockwise fashion, and a support do it again. team of CSC Marines accompanied the “It’s just something I wanted to try,” runners. Burns added. “I saw the entry form on “We got a little tight during the time the first sergeant’s desk, and I tried to get between legs,” said Frazier, “After you some volunteers together.” run a leg, it could be one to two hours Team 5, a hybrid of students from before you’re up again.” Hawaii Pacific University and Hawaii Sgt. Robert A. Carlson Getting tight wasn’t the only thing servicemembers, finished the relay in The CSC team from K-Bay, coached by 1st Sgt. Troy A. Frazier, far left. The other six challenging the Marines. 13:05:15, and were the unofficial winners runners consisted of, from left, Cpl. Andrew Brown, 1st Lt. Nate Packard, Gunnery “Not being able to eat any solid food of the race. Sgt. Robert Brown, Sgt. Michael Moore, Sgt. Darin Bowden, and Cpl. Deny Burns. makes it tough to keep the energy level up,” said Burns. “I thought I’d hurt a lot more than I do, though.”