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Makahiki D-1 MVMOLUME 35, NUMBER 48 ARINEARINEWWW.MCBH.USMC.MIL DECEMBER 2, 2005 2/3 engages in firefight

Sgt. Robert M. Storm Combat Correspondent

JALABAD, Afghanistan — On Nov. 12 through 22, Marines and Sailors of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, attacked to disrupt Anti-Coalition Militias dur- ing Operation Sorkh Khar (Red Donkey). The Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, unit is deployed to Afghanistan where it is supporting Operation Enduring Freedom VI. In the battalion-wide operation, Marines, Sailors and soldiers teamed with Afghan National Police and Afghan National Army and entered three separate valleys. The forces established vehicle checkpoints to cordon the areas and prevent the enemy from fleeing. The three valleys: Korengal, Matin and Dewagal (ChowKay), are notorious for enemy activity against coalition forces. “This is what we do. We train hard, and then we come out here and do whatever we need to do to find the enemy,” Said Sgt. Andrew K. Nguyen, TOW missile man, from Corsicana, Texas. “It’s a good thing when we can come out here and do our part against terrorism.” The onset of winter and the accompanying severe drop in temperature usually forces the ACM to limit its activity. Since Marines and Sailors were trained and conditioned to operate in freezing temperatures, they capitalized on their capabilities and attacked the insurgents when they were most vulnerable. “The weather was not as much of a factor as we antici- pated. The Marines and Sailors of the battalion were well prepared, and we didn’t spend as much time above the snowline as we were ready to — primarily because the enemy was not up there,” Lt. Col. J.E. Donnellan, com- manding officer, from Old Bridge, N.J. By conducting actions against known enemy ambush sites, Marines detained six enemy personnel and recov- Sgt. Robert M. Storm ered five enemy weapons caches. After the Marines shift- A Marine fires a tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided missile against Anti-Coalition Militia forces during Operation Sorkh Khar. The ed from cordon and containment operations, they took to Marines were attacked with rocket-propelled grenades and machine-gun fire, but quickly responded and gained fire superiority over the insurgents. The Island Warriors had set up a vehicle checkpoint in order to cordon an area of operations and were attacked on Nov. 18 in the Asadabad See WARRIORS, A-6 Province. K-Bay Shore Sailor of the Mortars pull weight Year hails from MCAF in Afghan terrain Sgt. Joseph A. Lee the ranks, I’ve learned to lead by example, and I always Sgt. Robert M. Storm and explosive in a high-angle arc so the Combat Correspondent try to present myself in a professional way, while on and Petty Officer 3rd Class rounds will land in narrow enemy off duty,” said Love. “The military molds people in a cer- Joseph T. DePrisco trenches. The mortar round is pro- At 8, a young Biloxi, Miss. native knew exactly what he tain way, and that is what I joined for — to be cast in that Combat Correspondents pelled almost straight up and falls wanted to be when he grew up. He couldn’t really place a mold, and maybe one day to become the mold.” straight down. The mission of the finger on why, but he knew that military service was the According to Love, his decision to join the military JALABAD, Afghanistan — 81 mm mortar platoon is to pro- place for him. didn’t surprise his parents much, and both of Love’s par- All maneuver units use indirect fire vide indirect fire support for the Today, 23 years later, and 12 years of sea service behind ents were happy to see him take his life in a positive direc- assets to assist in the accomplish- infantry. him, Petty Officer 1st Class Rodney H. Love is not only tion. ment of their mission. The ground Besides the tactical advantage of living the life he always knew he wanted to live, he is commander is responsible for the its high trajectory, the 81 mm mor- doing it in such a way as to garner recognition for See LOVE, A-5 employment of indirect fire pro- tar can be broken down into three achievements in his field. vided by mortars. Marines and sections: the bipod, the barrel and Just recently, Love was select- Sailors of 2nd Battalion, 3rd the base plate. The plate is used to ed as Shore Sailor of the Year for Marine Regiment, Marine Corps make it easier to carry the mortar Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, sleep long distances. Kaneohe Bay. well under the constant protection Even though the weapon sys- “I just always had a drive to of the battalion’s indirect fire tem is carried in different pieces, a join the military,” said Love. “I assets. The mortar teams have con- crew can assemble the weapon in saw the military as a group of tinually proven how versatile they as little as 15 seconds. Assembly people who got to be a part of can be under the extreme condi- and disassembly are practiced rou- the shaping of history. I wanted tions of a combat zone. tinely during training. The key to to be one of those people. I “The main difference between survival for many units is the abil- wanted to be more than just the 81 millimeter mortars and field ity of the mortars to quickly average Joe. When the Navy artillery is a higher angle of fire. engage and suppress the enemy. recruiter pitched his deal, I was The artillery round has a flatter tra- Mortars use a variety of rounds: sold before he started talking.” jectory, while the mortar round high explosive, white phospho- Love is the leading petty offi- has a very steep arc. “You don’t rous, and even illumination cer for the Air Traffic Control have to see the target to fire at it. rounds for night operations. tower, Marine Corps Air Mortars can fire over hills, build- “We just completed a three-day Facility. Known around the ings and rivers, which makes them mission with the Army in shop as the “go-to-guy.” Love’s really useful out here in Operation Backblast. We fired illu- achievements won him the Sgt. Jereme L. Edwards Afghanistan because of all the mination rounds at night so that honor of being chosen as Sailor Petty Officer 1st Class Rodney Love, leading petty officer for the Air Traffic Control tower, mountains,” explained Lance Cpl. the Afghanistan forces that were of the Quarter earlier in the Marine Corps Air Facility, keeps a watchful eye on the flightline as incoming aircraft make Reynaldo M. Gonzalez, mortar- joined up for the mission would be year. their final approach. Love was recently named Shore Sailor of the Year for Marine Corps man, from Austin, Texas. “As I’ve come up through Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. Mortars were designed to aim an See MORTAR, A-7 Variety of Christmas trees, wreaths for sale on base However, it is also the one day sale were Douglas Commercials, Prices range from of the year that shoppers over- Noble Sheared, Fraser Sheared and crowd stores in hopes of getting Grandis, all of which vary in price. $18 to $75 at lot the ultimate deal on their The Douglas Commercial trees Christmas gifts. have thin, soft needles that grow across from MCX This Black Friday, some families from all sides of its branches and Cpl. Michelle M. Dickson were able to get into the Christmas hold a strong forest aroma. Combat Correspondent spirit while shopping closer to Noble Sheared needles are thick home. At 6 a.m., Christmas trees and grow in rows on each side of It has been known for years as were being sold across from the the branches. The branches and “Black Friday.” The day after Marine Exchange Annex aboard trees themselves are known for Thanksgiving is supposedly the Marine Corps Base Hawaii, strength and ability to stay strong largest shopping day of the year, Kaneohe Bay. for long periods of time. and a true indication that “We have 1,008 trees this year Fraser Sheared tree branches Christmas is extremely close. that will be available to families,” tend to point upward, creating a Black Friday is so called because said Mickey Delahunty, divisional compact look and the needles it is the one day of the year that sales manager, Hard Goods, have a flat and dark green appear- merchants, who may not be doing Marine Corps Community ance. well with sales and are “in the Services. “There will be a variety of The Grandis is similar to the

Cpl. Michelle M. Dickson red,” have the opportunity to kinds of trees available, along with Fraser and has a strong, distinct Aaron Clark, store worker, Marine Corps Annex, straps a Grandis tree to the top of a vehi- make huge profits from sales, thus wreaths, Christmas tree stands, fragrance. cle. A variety of trees are for sale across from the Annex, aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, taking them into the “black.” and tree maintenance supplies.” Kaneohe Bay. Thus, Black Friday was born. Among the trees available for See TREE, A-5

A-2 • DECEMBER 2, 2005 HAWAII MARINE

NEWS BRIEFS EOAs, recruiters wanted Liberty Bus Service Cancelled Staff NCOs needed to fill openings Iowa, Nebraska seek Marines The Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s Liberty Bus service will not be available today or Saturday due for recruiter’s assistance to the Special Olympics. in equal opportunity program Press Release For more information call Peggy Hunnings at Master Sgt. Milton D. White different backgrounds, beliefs and val- Marine Corps Recruiting Station 257-2171, ext. 262. Equal Opportunity Advisor ues. Understanding the individual dif- ferences that were brought together at DES MOINES, Iowa — Squared-away Marines eager KOCS Tour of Homes Cancelled The Marines Corps is looking for boot camp and officer training school to join in the recruiting fight in Iowa or Nebraska, while The Tour of Homes scheduled for today has staff noncommissioned officers — and molded into a common heritage earning promotions and being close to home for up to been cancelled. If you have purchased tickets, excluding first sergeants and sergeants as U.S. Marines and Sailors creates the 30 days, are encouraged to volunteer to be recruiters’ please contact your unit representative, major — to be equal opportunity advi- awareness that every Marine and assistants. [email protected] or 254-5158 for reim- sors. Sailor is an integral part of a unit. All Just for referring two people who enlist, privates and bursement. The Kaneohe Officers’ Spouses Club Advisors provide an important are valued equally as members of the privates first class will be promoted. Lance corporals sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience this service to all of the Marines and team, making the Corps better and and corporals can earn up to 100 promotion points for may have caused. Sailors who are serving with our stronger as it continues to win our referrals, 20 for each. Corps. EOAs are assigned as special country’s battles at home and abroad. In order to qualify, Marines must have good military Lane Closure Near Front Gate staff members to commanders at Commanders should encourage service and appearance, be personable and be able to The right lane, from the corner of 3rd and G major Marine Corps installations and Marines who possess the ability to honorably represent the Corps in the civilian commu- streets up to the static displays (toward the H3 coordinate and execute the com- take up the challenge of becoming an nity. gate), will be closed from Monday until Dec. 22 to mand’s Equal Opportunity program. EOA. Marine Corps Order 5354.3B Duties will likely include representing the Marine complete an additional driveway to the Marine In addition, they provide instruction, provides the standing operating proce- Corps as a proof source to applicants in their home- Mart. assistance and advice on all EO mat- dures for EOAs and the application town, conduct assorted administrative tasks, and assist For more information, call George Kelsey at ters. Their efforts promote teamwork process. Marine Corps Admin 482/05 recruiters at public events and school visits. 254-7689, or Ken Takeya at 254-7539. and understanding among Marines provides additional information Marines will be given permissive temporarily addi- and Sailors. regarding application submission. tional duty orders that are of no cost to the government Safety Standown goes In the Commandant’s Equal For more information, contact but will not count as annual leave. Tuesday, Wednesday Opportunity Statement, Gen. Michael Master Sgt. White, Marine Corps Base Eligible Marines must contact their unit first sergeant Dr. Mark Rosekind, chief scientist of Alertness W. Hagee speaks of creating an envi- Hawaii’s EOA, at 257-7720 or the and chain of command for permission. Solutions, will be speaking at the Base Theater, ronment that molds individual Senior EOA at Headquarters Marine Once permission is received, Marines should contact Tuesday and Wednesday, during a Safety Marines and Sailors into a unit. The Corps, Master Gunnery Sgt. R.D. the recruiting substation within Recruiting Station Des Standown. EOA educates Marines and Sailors so Whitney at DSN 278-9371, or com- Moines where they would like to work, or call (515) Rosekind will speak about managing alertness that they gain an understanding about mercial (703) 784-9371. 253-9347. and safety in our 24-hour-a-day society.

Volunteers Needed for USS Arizona Service Service members warned not In addition to the annual Dec. 7 observance of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, the Navy and the National Park Service will also have a separate interment ceremony for a USS Arizona crewmem- to fall for new fraud attempts ber. The interment ceremony honors a USS Arizona crewmember in his final resting place aboard the 1st Lt Jason Lee centage for their services, and wire the bal- •Never wire funds to anyone unless Arizona Memorial and is a wonderful opportunity Legal Assistance Office ance via Western Union back to the sender. you’re sure the money order or check they for our military personnel to pay their respects to Had the fake money orders been discovered gave you was cleared by your bank and the the very few Arizona survivors. Nicholas Cage, in the movie “Matchstick as frauds after they were cashed, the Marines funds were released. Approximately 20 volunteers from each branch Men,” plays a con man adept at pulling off would have been on the hook for the whole of service who will observe the event as a member scams. amount of the money orders. The U.S. Secret CLEP scam of the audience are needed for this ceremony. This A scam is described as a fraudulent busi- Service and the U.S. Postal Service Inspector Interested in earning college credits is not a military tasking but a call for volunteers to ness scheme, an illegal operation, or dishon- General are being notified about this case. through the College Level Examination attend a special ceremony. est plan. The print quality of such fake U.S. postal Program? If you are, then you may be a tar- Personnel interested in volunteering should Although not as intricate as scams por- money orders can be quite good and diffi- get of companies that offer to sell study contact Grace Hew Len at 473-3958 or 473-2888. trayed in Hollywood movies, several scams cult to distinguish from the real thing. but material for CLEP tests. To entice people into designed to defraud Marines by stealing here are ways to tell the difference. Genuine buying their product, salespersons for these Post Office Extends Hours either their money or personal information; U.S. postal money orders have a watermark companies may make representations that The Base Post Office will have extended hours i.e., identity theft, have already been discov- which, when held up to the light, reveals an are false. For example, the salesperson may from Monday to Dec. 23 for the holiday season. ered on the mainland, and Marines and image of Benjamin Franklin. They also have claim that once you pass these tests, enough Beginning Monday, the Base Post Office will be their family members in Hawaii could be tar- a security strip running alongside the water- credits will have been accumulated for a col- open from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through geted next. mark, just to the right. When held to the lege degree, or that a person’s GI Bill will Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. light, a microfiber strip will show the letters recoup the costs of the study materials being The Base Post Office will be open Dec. 24 for Postal money order scams “USPS” along its length. sold. Both of these assertions are false. parcel pickup only. Criminals looking to steal your cash have Common sense is a strong ally against What those interested in the CLEP test For more information, contact the Base Post started using a new scam that has already hit fraud. Strangers from foreign countries do should know is that educational material to Office at 257-2008. a few Marines at Camp Lejeune, not mail out valuable money orders and just prepare for the tests are available for free. Jacksonville, N.C. In the last few months, hope that the money would be wired back The same or similar study guides for CLEP the FBI has noticed an increase in the use of unless there is a scam involved. Marines tests are available at the Kaneohe Bay Base MMEA Returns in December counterfeit U.S. postal money orders. should be extremely cautious in such cases, Library and the Camp Smith Base Library. The Manpower Management Enlisted Authorities indicate that a substantial per- as with all of their financial transactions. Also, all active duty service members may Assignments Branch from U.S. Marine Corps centage of these attempted rip-offs come Carelessness can lead to substantial financial sign up for a free online account with Navy Headquarters, Quantico, Va., will conduct brief- from overseas, mostly from Nigeria, Ghana, loss, and other serious legal problems. Knowledge Online, where they can access a ings at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, and Eastern European countries. Often, the comprehensive list of study materials avail- Dec. 12 at the Base Theater and at Camp H.M. victims are contacted by e-mail, and are Tips for postal customers able on the NKO Web site. Smith on Dec. 13. tricked into accepting the fake U.S. postal •Be skeptical of anyone asking you to Finally, active duty service members can About 25 monitors representing more than 100 money orders, which are usually worth sev- wire money to overseas bank accounts, or to register to take CLEP tests at the Joint military occupational specialties will be available. eral thousand dollars, as payment for items cash money orders, or checks, on their Education Center — at no cost. Appointments are on a first-come basis and will be the victims are selling — sometimes on eBay behalf. The following are useful Web sites and kept to 10 to 15 minutes to allow for maximum — or conned into cashing the U.S. postal •Know who you are dealing with. Never points of contact: participation. money orders in return for a fee. give out personal or financial information to •About the CLEP: www.dantes.doded.mil Marines should contact their unit Career In the cases from Lejeune, Marines were anyone you don’t know. /dantes_web/examinations/CLEP.htm Retention Specialist for additional information. contacted via the Internet, and asked to cash •Familiarize yourself with postal money several U.S. postal money orders, keep a per- order security features. See SCAMS, A-7 Important Phone Numbers On-Base Emergencies 911 Military Police 257-7114 Child Protective Service 832-5300 Fraud, Waste, Abuse & EEO 257-8852 ICE lets customers provide feedback Business Management Hotline 257-3188 Pothole & Streetlight Repair 257-2380 Compiled by the Public Affairs Office Navy and Air Force, is designed to improve Because each service provider has a man- Base Information 449-7110 Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay service as well as to provide leadership with ager who is responsible for answering or timely data on customer service and satisfac- responding to comment card notifications, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, tion. customers receive feedback to their submis- is a participant in an Office of Secretary of Patrons are encouraged to submit an sions. 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1/12up Marines set up communications

Story and Photos By observers,” said Burrs. “Digital commu- Pfc. Edward C. deBree nication achieves firing data a lot faster Combat Correspondent these days. We can get all the coordi- nates faster and tell the batteries where Imagine being in a combat situation to fire.” where the unit is under heavy enemy During the exercise, the Marines fire. The specific location of the enemy raised antennas, set up radio connec- fire is unknown; the only thing known is tions, pitched tents that held intelli- the general direction from which it is gence information, and established com- coming. Who would you call in for sup- munications with different port? You would call in artillery — that’s headquarters. Pfc. Jose Fuentes III, radio operator, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, sets up radio communications, Nov. 22, dur- who. The first place the Marines set up their ing a training exercise, on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. One thing that ensures the firepower communication site was at Landing of the artillery batteries is the Zone Eagle. After they made all skill of communication. the necessary connections, Without good lines of they moved to the communication, batteries Boondocker to set up again would not have proper coor- to try to establish communica- dinates, and no good can tion there and to practice come out of that. convoy operations during the Marines assigned to 1st On Nov. 22, all-day exercise. Battalion, 12th Marine Headquarters Battery, 1st “This is great training for Regiment, set up com- Battalion, 12th Marine us because we’re kind of munications during a Regiment, went to various spots on training twice, since we’re training exercise, Nov. Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, going to be setting up in two different 22, on Marine Corps to practice setting up equipment and locations,” said Burrs. “Marines are Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. The training was establishing lines of communication always practicing for war, and this train- conducted so that the between different headquarters. ing is very useful for us because we’re Marines could work on “What we want to do here today is practicing a few things at once. What we their speed and profi- work on our speed and proficiency on really want is proficiency here, in case ciency on setting up and setting up and establishing our commu- we are ever in a combat situation.” establishing lines of nications,” said Staff Sgt. Lamar A. Burrs, Another use for this training, accord- communication. battery gunnery sergeant, Headquarters ing to Burrs, is to have the new Marines, Battery, 1/12. “The key thing we are who have recently checked in, retain the looking for today is proficiency.” knowledge they have learned at their The 35-year-old Gastonia, N.C. native occupational school. went on to say that the unit’s main focus “We always get new Marines,” he said. during the training was communication “Like anything else that you would do, if with Fire Direction Control — one aspect you don’t keep on practicing, then you of field communications that prepares will lose the knowledge that you have Marines to communicate while using learned. With the jobs that we, as computers in the field. Marines, have, losing the knowledge “The computers communicate with that will give us an advantage in combat all the batteries, guns, and forward can be fatal.”

Marines assigned to 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, set up a communications tent during a training exercise they conducted in order to enhance their speed and proficiency, Nov. 22, on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay.

Left — Marines assigned to 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, test radios and record data during a communica- tions training exercise.

Above — Pfc. Joel Yanez runs with an antenna pole to set up communication during a training exercise.

A-4 • DECEMBER 2, 2005 HAWAII MARINE

On the skyline ... with 1/3 by Sgt. Joe Lindsay On the Skyline is a weekly column written by Marine Corps Base Regiment, from California, where they trained to prepare them for their Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Combat Correspondent Sgt. Joe Lindsay. Lindsay upcoming deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring has recently returned to K-Bay with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Freedom. Bronze Star awardee gears up for eighth deployment Like hail during a thunderstorm, the bullets the same way, in particular, the way to make it go away is to prevail over your landed all around the Marine as he simultane- ones who served with Scott in foe. It is an exceptional person who steps up ously fired two M-16 service rifles, one in each Fallujah. above and beyond what is considered normal arm. His own weapon and the weapon of his “Staff Sergeant Scott is one duty — and those types of Marines have pre- platoon sergeant, who was busy carrying of those Staff NCOs who you vented some catastrophic events due to their another wounded Marine on his back to safety, can tell cares about his personal actions.” continuously erupted as he methodically emp- Marines,” said Lance Cpl. There is no argument among the Marines in tied magazine after magazine into the insur- William Duffield, a 1/3 rifle- Charlie Company who served with Scott in Iraq gent position. man from Ridgway, Pa. “I saw that he is one such Marine. The four Marines were in an open field in with my own eyes the way he “He (Scott) stepped up to the plate in Iraq,” Fallujah, Iraq, with no cover. It was later called was over in Iraq. It would be said Lance Cpl. Justin Deleon, a 1/3 anti-tank a miracle that any of them survived, especially hard for me to pick a particular assaultman from Marquez, Texas. “He was considering that two rocket-propelled grenades day where he distinguished holding an officer’s billet. He was an underdog, had also been fired upon them, the shrapnel himself, because he was distin- but he stepped up and delivered. Under his going every which way but inexplicably miss- guishing himself every single leadership, we all formed a bond in Charlie ing their flesh. day, every single battle. It Company that can never be broken.” For his actions that day, and throughout makes me proud to know I “If Staff Sergeant Scott gets a mission, it gets Operation Iraq Freedom II, while serving in an served with him.” done. Simple as that,” added Lance Cpl. Chris officer’s billet as the platoon commander for 1st “I got hit with 13 pieces of Berggren, a 1/3 rifleman from Lincoln, Neb. Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd shrapnel from my legs all the “Seeing with my own eyes what he did over in Marine Regiment, Staff Sgt. Ralph Scott was way up my back in Iraq,” added Iraq, it doesn’t surprise me at all he was award- awarded the Bronze Star with the “V” device — Lance Cpl. Christopher Harris, ed the Bronze Star for valor. He deserves it.” authorized for acts or service involving direct a 1/3 rifleman from Jasper, As Scott prepares to deploy to Afghanistan, participation in combat operations. Texas. “There were other he reflected back to his days in Charlie But that medal only begins to tell the story Marines who got shot up worse Company. of Scott, a man with an unyielding sense of than me that still lived. “When I look back and think about Fallujah, duty toward his fellow Marines, according to Sometimes I feel lucky to be I don’t think about the things I did,” remarked his platoon sergeant who served with him that alive. Marines like Staff Scott. “I think about the things the Marines fateful day — Sgt. Michael Chambers of Sergeant Scott are a big part of did. One of my squads was pretty much deci- Lexington, S.C. the reason we are still here, still mated from a casualty perspective, but they still “When Staff Sergeant Scott first came to us breathing. He would never kept fighting. Only by the grace of God, Photo Courtesy of Staff Sgt. Ralph Scott in Charlie Company, all he said to us was, ‘My leave another Marine behind. nobody was killed.” Staff Sgt. Ralph Scott, a native of Tallahassee, Fla., stands in front of whole entire job — I don’t care if it takes my life a burning building in Fallujah, Iraq, during Operation Iraq Freedom We were like a big family over According to Sgt. Maj. Michael Berg, 1/3 ser- — is to bring you all home,’” said Chambers, II. Scott was recently awarded the Bronze Star with combat “V” for there. Staff Sergeant Scott geant major, men like Scott are a breed apart. recalling his initial meeting with Scott. “I’m his heroism in Iraq while serving in an officer’s billet as the platoon knows what it’s like. He was “Most people hear gunfire and they run here to tell you that he stood behind his word.” commander for 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd raised in the grunts.” away from the danger,” said the Plymouth, Nine of the 14 Marines in Charlie Marine Regiment. Indeed, just two years into N.H., native. “Marines don’t have that luxury. Company’s 1st Squad from 1st Platoon were his first enlistment, Scott found Marines run directly into danger, and Marines wounded that day in Fallujah, but all of them into battle than that man. I would go back to himself in Iraq during the Gulf War in 1991, like Staff Sergeant Scott lead the way.” survived, and are alive today, either directly or combat with him in a second.” but he characteristically downplays the numer- Scott, a 1989 graduate of Amos P. Godby indirectly because of Scott’s leadership and Chambers may get his chance, as both he ous accomplishments throughout his Marine High School in Tallahassee, Fla., is currently in actions, noted Chambers. and Scott are slated to deploy with 1/3 on its Corps career. the process of writing a book about his experi- “Anybody from that platoon, seeing what he upcoming deployment to Afghanistan in sup- “I wake up every morning, and I come to ence in Iraq. He also plans on completing his did …” started Chambers, his words drifting off port of Operation Enduring Freedom, although work,” said Scott. “Whether work happens to degree in criminal justice from Florida State into the contemplative reflection of a man who Scott, who currently serves as the 1/3 assistant be behind a desk in Hawaii or on a battlefield in University before attending law school at FSU has seen things others care not to imagine. “My operations chief, is no longer in Charlie Iraq isn’t really the point. The point is to do after he retires from the Marine Corps. words can’t do him justice,” continued Company. your best and give your best effort at all times “I had two dreams as a kid,” said Scott. “The Chambers. “All I can say is you won’t meet “In my heart, I’m still with Charlie and in all situations.” first one was to be a Marine. The second was to another man like him. Every battle we were in, Company,” said Scott, a Tallahassee, Fla., native According to Maj. Michael Miller, 1/3 execu- graduate from law school. I don’t know if I’ll while Marines would naturally and instinctive- who joined the Marine Corps at the age of 17, tive officer, Scott’s philosophy is one he ever be a practicing attorney, but I want to have ly hit the deck when the first barrage would hit, soon after graduating high school. “Whatever respects. the option.” Staff Sergeant Scott would be there standing, job the Marine Corps gives me, I will do it to “Nobody goes out and says, ‘Hey, I’m going According to Scott, after retirement, he plans already simultaneously returning fire. We the best of my ability, but I’d be lying if I said to get the Navy Cross today or the Bronze Star on settling down in Florida. Though he plans would follow his lead. There’s no finer man, no I’d rather be here than back with the grunts.” today,’” said the Boalsburg, Pa., native. “You fiercer warrior that the Marines have ever sent The men of Charlie Company said they felt just stumble into a bad situation, and the only See SCOTT, A-7

HAWAII MARINE DECEMBER 2, 2005 • A-5 Marines attack with ‘everything’ Sgt. Robert M. Storm combining tanks and infantry. Tanks are vul- Combat Correspondent nerable to infantry armed with rockets. In an urban environment, tanks are especially vul- JALABAD, Afghanistan — Marines and nerable because of all the places infantry can Sailors of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, hide. A person inside a tank has very poor vis- recently displayed effective use of “combined ibility that can be exploited. Tanks are power- arms” during Operation Sorkh Khar, which ful, well armored and armed with a cannon took place in the Korengal Valley. The Marine and machine guns, but infantry needs to pro- Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, unit is in tect tanks from enemy infantry. Afghanistan supporting of Operation However, when tanks and infantry work Enduring Freedom. together, they are a formidable team. Infantry The concept of combined arms goes beyond can neutralize other infantry and the tank can having the optimal weapon system at the right destroy targets that are too tough for the time to do a particular mission. It involves the infantry. simultaneous use of weapon systems that com- “When we engaged the enemy after they plement each other to achieve results the sys- fired at us it looked like the fourth of July,” tems cannot obtain independently, according said Lance Cpl. Karsten A. Machado, infantry- to the Warfighter Planning Course. man, from Norman, Okla. “They hit us with During two separate attacks throughout the RPGs (rocket-propelled grenades) and operation, Marines coordinated the use of air machine-gun fire, we hit them with every- support, indirect fire (artillery), and light and thing, from machine guns to missiles to heavy infantry weapons. artillery to bombs.” “As soon as the enemy attacked the second The Marines in Afghanistan typically use time, we called in air support — we called in combined arms with artillery and air support. 105 millimeter artillery. After that, we used an Light infantry engages an enemy to pin them AC-130 (U.S. Air Force gunship) to engage down, then the Marines call in all the other Sgt. Robert M. Storm with its 40 millimeter cannon, and then we assets like artillery and air support to engage. Sgt. Larry H. Courdle, a machinegunner from Willacoochee, Ga., pops smoke to indicate friendly forces dropped two JDAMs (Joint Direct Attack The insurgents are left with no viable options. to air support, after an attack by Anti-Coalition Militia forces during Operation Sorkh Khar. Marines often Munitions, a 2,000-pound bomb),” said Capt. If they move from under cover, they are visible use combined arms methods to complete missions. Casmer J. Ratkowiak, forward air controller, from the air and vulnerable to artillery strikes. from Panama City, Fla. If they stay, Marines will close in and engage. believe it. I didn’t think I would see any com- operator, from Hamden, Conn. “It was crazy. Combined arms is the art of using all the Marines train extensively in this tactic and bat since I wasn’t a grunt, but since the At one point, I looked up and saw a Marine get different weapons systems in the Marine Corps many consider them to be specialists in their Marines train you to think — ‘Every Marine is knocked down when an RPG landed near him. with each other in an overwhelming way. ability to integrate arms. a rifleman’ — I just did what I had to do,” said I thought he was dead, but he turned out to be An example of combined arms would be “When they first attacked, I couldn’t Lance Cpl. Marc I. Rahman, motor vehicle fine.”

TREES, From A-1 what type of tree is preferred. LOVE, From A-1 the Gulf.” In December, Love will go to The Noble tree is the most In his free time, Love enjoys his Norfolk, Va., where he will vie for the Whichever tree the family expensive while the Douglas Since joining the Navy, Love has hobby of photography and travels title of West Coast Shore Sailor of the prefers, there is a chance Commercial is the cheap- served at sea and ashore, and though around the island taking a variety of Year, competing against the Shore Sailor that it is one that is avail- est.” his career field has had him on shore landscape photographs. of the Year from a shore command in able at the tree sale. According to Delahunty, duty, his true passion is the sea. “I just got into photography a couple Washington State. If selected, Love will “The trees start at $18, the Christmas wreaths are “If all goes well, I hope to get sta- years ago, but I really enjoy being sta- then move on to compete against Shore and go up to $75,” said the also on sale for $19 each, tree tioned aboard ship in Japan,” said Love. tioned in a place like Hawaii because it Sailors of the Year from around the fleet Queens, N.Y. native. “It all stands and tree maintenance “I hope to make my next rank soon, allows me to practice and enjoy my for the top slot as the Navy’s Shore depends on the height and supplies are also available. and hopefully get a chance to deploy to hobby.” Sailor of the Year 2005.

A-6 • DECEMBER 2, 2005 HAWAII MARINE Pace supports white phosphorous use

Donna Miles mark targets or to flush forces have used the substance as an incendi- “No armed force in the world goes to American Forces Press Service enemy combatants out of ary weapon. White phosphorous can cause greater effort than your armed force to protect protected positions. “It is well serious burns if it comes into contact with civilians and to be very precise in the way we WASHINGTON — White within the law of war to use skin. apply our power,” Pace said. phosphorous is a legitimate those weapons as they are U.S. forces have never used white phospho- “A bullet goes through the skin even faster military tool, but U.S. forces being used for marking and rous to target innocent civilians, officials said, than white phosphorous does. So I would have been highly judicious screening,” he said. and have taken great pains to avoid doing so. rather have the proper instrument applied at about using it to avoid harming U.S. troops used limited Just as with any other weapon, troops use a the proper time as precisely as possible to get civilians, Marine Gen. Peter white phosphorous muni- variety of factors to determine the appropri- the job done in a way that kills as many of the Pace, chairman of the Joint tions against legitimate tar- ateness of using white phosphorous, bad guys as possible and does as little collater- Chiefs of Staff, told Pentagon gets during Operation Al Fajr explained Air Force Maj. Todd Vician, a al damage as possible,” the chairman said. Tuesday. in Fallujah, Iraq, last year, Pentagon spokesman. These include the tar- “That is just the nature of warfare.” Pace defended use of the sub- defense officials confirmed. get vulnerability and location, available White phosphorous was commonly used stance, which U.S. forces use However, officials refuted munitions, and the potential risk to civilians during the Vietnam War, where it garnered primarily as a smokescreen, to PACE recent news reports that U.S. and friendly forces, he said. the nickname, “Willie Pete” among troops.

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the offense by conducting searches and finally by attacking the ACM forces as they attempted to respond. In several A Marine assigned to 2nd situations, the enemy did not go quiet- Battalion, 3rd Marine ly. Nine attacks were made against the Regiment, takes cover and Island Warriors involving small arms or searches for targets against rocket-propelled grenades. Anti-Coalition Militia forces during Operation Sorkh Khar. “We were attacked, and we relayed a The Marines were attacked radio message for indirect fire support. with rocket-propelled grenades The Marines fired their machine guns and machine-gun fire, but and M-16s to quickly gain fire superior- quickly responded and gained ity and keep the enemy from moving, fire superiority over the insur- then it was just a matter of letting gents. The Island Warriors were artillery do its work,” said 1st Lt. Ryan B. en route to a suspected Cohen, platoon commander. weapons cache when they were “Overall, Operation Sorkh Khar was a attacked, Nov. 17, in the big success. The Island Warriors gath- Asadabad province. ered intelligence about the terrain, Sgt. Robert M. Storm weather and enemy that will benefit them in future operations in Kunar Province,” said Donnellan. “I’m incredi- bly proud of the way the battalion per- formed these past 10 days. It really taxed our flexibility at a lot of levels, to go from containing the enemy to going on the offensive. The spirit of the Marines and Sailors is what enables us to do that.” HAWAII MARINE DECEMBER 2, 2005 • A-7

SCAMS, From A-2 MORTAR, From A-1 tion. When the infantry is close enough vulnerable to direct fire attacks. to the objective, the mortars cease their “We are able to put rounds pretty •Joint Education Center: 257-2158, able to see and maneuver at night,” said suppression, and the infantry finishes its much wherever we want. When some- www.mccshawaii.com/jec.htm Lance Cpl. Jeremy D. West, mortarman, assault through the objective. one calls in a request for fire on a specif- •Base Library, Kaneohe Bay: 254-7624, Building 192 from Anza, Calif. By using mortars on the enemy, the ic grid, we plot trajectory, elevation dif- •Base Library, Camp Smith: 477-6348, Building 1 “We have some interesting stories, Marines and Sailors are exposed to less ference, distance, wind, and all types of •Navy Knowledge Online: www.nko.navy.mil too. During the mission, we had to set enemy fire while the enemy is exposed other factors in order to get the round up a position in a field of marijuana; it to a greater volume of fire. The indirect within 25 meters of the target,” said Jury duty scam was a good two-mile-long field,” laughed fire provided by the mortars inhibits the West. Not all scams are designed to take your money. Some scams, West. enemy’s ability to mount an effective “Even though we’re mortarmen, we such as the jury duty scam, try to steal your personal informa- The Marine Corps has repeatedly response. have to be adaptable, because we do all tion, also known as identity theft. In its simplest form, identity demonstrated the effectiveness of mor- Since many enemy fighters are the other infantry jobs as well — theft is the crime that occurs when a thief obtains some piece of tars with the use of combined arms tac- entrenched in built up fortifications, the machinegunner, security; guard force,” your sensitive personal information and uses it without your tics. Combined arms tactics utilizes mor- rapid, high-angle, plunging mortar fire is said Gonzalez. We have done just about knowledge to commit fraud or theft. The types of information tars to suppress the enemy, while the invaluable against enemy troops and tar- everything out here. We’re the mutts of that identity thieves use to commit these illegal acts come from infantry moves closer to the enemy posi- gets in defilade, which are not normally the battalion.” the bits of personal information that you reveal about yourself during your everyday transactions; i.e., your name, address, phone numbers, Social Security number, savings and checking SCOTT, From A-4 the stress you go through; how you become account numbers, income, etc. a slave to the news — not knowing who’s In the jury duty scam, the scammer calls the residence or on doing some traveling with his wife dead — waiting endless hours for the knock office number of the victim and identifies himself as an officer Ingrid, including a trip to Europe, he said at the door. It’s something that can really or employee of the local court or jurisdiction. The scammer after seven deployments — Afghanistan will tear you apart.” then announces to the victim that he has failed to report for be his eighth — that he is ready to stay put Ingrid said her faith in God and the emo- jury duty, and that a bench warrant was issued against the vic- for a while. tional encouragement she has received from tim for his arrest. The scammer eventually assures the victim It was a deployment, however, that led to the 1/3 key volunteers has been a blessing. that if this is all just a mistake, all the scammer needs to do is Scott meeting the woman who would even- “It helps so much, having the support of verify the victim’s information with a few simple questions. tually become his wife. the other wives from 1/3,” commented It is then that the scammer obtains name, Social Security “I was on a goodwill float to South Ingrid. “It makes you know that you’re not number, date of birth, and will also solicit credit card or bank America in 1993 and was on liberty just alone — that you’re not the only one going account numbers, claiming that the information will be used by walking around,” recalled Scott. “It was through it.” their credit bureaus to verify the victim’s identity. God’s will that we even met. We struck up a As Scott gears up for another combat Service members, civilian employees, and their adult family conversation, and after I returned to the U.S. deployment, he speaks with the confidence members, must be on the lookout for identity theft scams. we started corresponding, then dating, and of a man who knows what he’s headed for. Legitimate court employees will never call to solicit information eventually we married. It was the best thing “I’ve never been to Afghanistan, but I’ve and would send any official notifications by standard mail that ever happened to me.” been to war before,” said Scott. “I can tell delivery. For her part, Ingrid, a professional lan- you 1/3 is ready. I’m ready. The Marines will guage translator, said she is proud of her always be ready. That’s just a fact. Our com- Tips to protect against identity theft husband’s accomplishments, but worries manders are the best infantry commanders about him just the same. in the world. They’re ready. They got a game •Avoid giving personal information out via the phone, inter- Sgt. Joe Lindsay net, or regular mail — unless you have positively identified the “Before my husband left for deployment, plan. I’m excited — not for the purpose of Staff Sgt. Ralph Scott, assistant opera- other party with whom you are dealing. I had the chaplain bless him,” said the loss of life, because I know Afghanistan is tions chief, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine •Deposit your outgoing mail in secure U.S. postal mailboxes Valparaiso, Chile native. “Having your hus- going to be hazardous — but from the per- Regiment, stands with his wife, Ingrid, as opposed to the personal mailbox at your residence. band deployed to combat is very stressful. I spective that I know we are ready to accom- after he was awarded the Bronze Star •Keep your SSN card in a secure location and only reveal your couldn’t find the words enough to describe plish the mission. I feel totally confident.” with combat “V.” number when absolutely necessary. Ask to use other types of identifiers, if possible. •Set up passwords on your credit card, bank, phone and com- puter accounts. Avoid using easily identifiable passwords like your SSN, birthdate, or mother’s maiden name. Change pass- words at fluctuating intervals.

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HAWAIILLMARINE B SECTIONIFESTYLESIFESTYLESDECEMBER 2, 2005

Above — Scores of mo-peds are available for rent in Waikiki and rates are somewhat consis- tent from business to business. To rent a mo- ped, riders must be at least 18 and have a valid driver’s license. All the controls on a mo-ped are hand operated, including the gas and front and rear brakes.

Left — Leann Gutkowski, administrative clerk, Installation Personnel Administration Center, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, sits atop the mo-ped she’s chosen before riding on the busy streets of Waikiki. Scootin’ about town Low-powered mo-peds are one of the easiest and cheapest ways to go sight-seeing

Story and Photos By Chad, a Wisconsin native. “But we had a “I had an awesome time on the little Lance Cpl. Roger L. Nelson four-day weekend, so I figured I’d take her mo-peds,” said the 20-year-old. “It seems Combat Correspondent on one of our days off and spend the like it wouldn’t have been as much fun if whole day riding around town on the mo- we wouldn’t have had a lot of people with HONOLULU — Imagine cruising down peds.” us. So, the more people the better, I think. the street with your hair blowing in the Chad said some of the people who went We looked like some kind of little mo-ped wind, adrenaline rushing through your with them had trouble with the mo-peds. club or something — cruising around the veins as you zip by cars at speeds of up to “One girl that went with us had the strip.” 40 miles per hour. Suddenly, you realize hardest time on the mo-ped. She could just Leann said she hopes to rent mo-peds that your time has run out, and you decide not grasp the concept of how to ride it,” again sometime in the near future. to take one last ride into the sunset before said Chad. “When she would stop, she “It was awesome, and it was a lot scarier you return the rented mo-ped to the shop. would forget to take her hand off of the gas then I expected them to be,” she admitted. “I’ve been stationed here for a while and The throttle on a mo-ped is equivalent to the while she was hitting the brake, so we “They go a lot faster than I thought they every time I go to Waikiki, I see people gas pedal on a car and is used to make the vehi- thought we may end up having to make a would, and we weren’t wearing helmets, so speeding by on these scooters,” said Lance cle accelerate. run to Tripler (Army hospital) before the I was cautious and didn’t drive too fast. I Cpl. Leann M. Gutkowski, administrative end of the day.” was happy with my cruising speed.” clerk, Installation Personnel Administrative the Illinois native. “After the guy who In Hawaii, mo-ped riders must have a Chad said the cost to rent the mo-peds Center, Headquarters Battalion, Marine worked there explained how to drive the valid driver’s license, be at least 18 years is basically the same at all of the mo-ped Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. “I always thing to me, it didn’t seem that hard.” old, and possess a credit card for the rentals. wanted to rent one for the day, but never Lance Cpl. Chad E. Gutkowski, motor deposit required to rent a mo-ped. “There’s like a hundred places in Waikiki had anyone to do it with, because my hus- transport, Combat Service Support Group “It was a really good price to rent them. to rent mo-peds, and all of the prices are band was in Iraq.” 3, MCB Hawaii, K-Bay, explained that ever I was expecting to pay a lot more,” admit- pretty much the same, so I would just pick Leann explained that it was her first since he returned from Iraq, his wife want- ted Chad. “It was $25 to rent the scooters the first place you find and rent from time riding a mo-ped, and a bicycle was the ed to go rent the mo-peds for a day, but from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., and $35 to there,” said the 23-year-old. closest thing she has ridden to a mo-ped. their work schedules would not allow it. rent them for 24 hours.” “Any way you look at it, it’s a lot of fun “I was kind of nervous, because I had no “We wanted to rent them for the whole Leann said that riding the mo-ped was and it’s something all of your friends can clue how to drive the thing, and it looked day, because it’s a better deal, so time was one of the most fun things she has done go out and do on the weekends for a rea- like you had to have skill to ride one,” said always a reason why we couldn’t go,” said since she’s been stationed in Hawaii. sonable price.”

Lance Cpl. Leann Gutkowski rides through Ala Moana Beach Park on a rented mo- ped. Gutowski said she can’t wait to take another ride on a mo-ped because she enjoyed herself so much on her first ride.

B-2 • DECEMBER 2, 2005 HAWAII MARINE Special evening sales sure to surprise

Yibeli Galindo-Baird Men’s Night kicks off the series on Marine Corps Community Services Marketing Dec. 7. From 6 to 10 p.m. Only male patrons will be allowed to shop to It is common knowledge that men their heart’s content for all sorts of and women have differing shopping goods ranging from clothing to styles. Most men will go to the clos- household goods and jewelry. est or most popular store known to Ladies’ Night follows on Dec. 14 carry the item they need, they’ll grab with items that are sure to please the the first one they see and head to the men in their lives, as well as treat cashier right away. The deed gets female shoppers with a few gifts for done in record time. themselves. Doors will also open Women, on the other hand, are from 6 to 10 p.m. and will feature a comparison shoppers, for the most different variety of items at discount- part. They will find out what stores ed prices not offered at any other carry the item they need, check the time of the year. newspaper circulars to see if the item Staff will also be on hand to offer is on sale that week, and they may advice and recommendations on still shop around to make sure that items customers may not be familiar the sale price listed is indeed the low- with. For example, men may need est price. Some women might even advice on ladies’ sizing and styles, spend more money on the gas as and women may need input on tech- they drive around to other stores to nical features and technological research the potential savings on trends. their needed items. While the MCX will offer other

In the end, the item may be Photo Courtesy of Ed Hanlon V sales during the remainder of the researched, purchased, returned, re- Holiday shopping will be a breeze when you take advantage of the Men’s and Ladies’ nights sales at the Marine Corps Exchange holiday season, this is one surefire purchased and then re-returned in taking place on Dec. 7 and 14, respectively. These two events are the perfect opportunities to shop for opposite-gendered way of making sure that you have a case it goes on a bigger sale the fol- friends or relatives with the assistance of savvy MCX staff. little privacy to surprise your intend- lowing week. In other words, women ed gift recipient, a lot of help choos- tend to take a longer approach. Kwanzaa celebrations), and save buy gifts for those family members designed to offer an opportunity for ing the best items to please your Regardless of what shopping style money in the process. who are accompanying you. family members to buy gifts privately spouse or relative, and just the right you practice, the reality is that we all Just as importan is the element of So what is the solution? Men’s and without the spouse or opposite gen- pricing and discounts to make this a need to shop for the holidays, finish surprise. With families shopping Ladies’ Nights at the Marine Corps dered relative peeking at that special shopping event not to miss. in a timely manner (preferably before together, sometimes it can be diffi- Exchange. gift with which you plan on surpris- For more information on this and Christmas, or during Hanukkah or cult, if not downright impossible, to These special sale events are ing your family member. other upcoming sales, call 257-3890.

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The children’s buffet will feature Among the items from which to Auto Auction — A silent auc- members. It provides a complete out- Kahuna’s macaroni and cheese, fish sticks, choose are teriyaki beef, eggs tion will begin Monday at the Auto line of sponsor’s duties. Sports Bar pizza, and more children’s favorites. Benedict, snow crab legs, bacon, Skills Center, Building 3097, Marine For more information, call the The adult buffet line will offer chick- Portuguese sausage, and much more. Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, for Relocation Assistance Program at & Grill en stir-fry, meat loaf and green bean Member pricing is $17.50 plus $3 bids on the vehicles listed below. 257-7790. casserole among other popular selec- with champagne, while nonmem- Bids will be taken by placing a 254-7660/7661 tions. bers price is $19.95 plus $3 with sealed ballot in the box provided at Dual Service Couples No family night would be com- champagne. Children 8 to 12 pay the Auto Skills Center. Bidding will Informational Presentation — Live Entertainment — plete without some entertainment. $6.95, children 5 to 7 pay $3.95, and close at the close of business on Dec. This workshop discussed situations December would not be off to a good Young ones and those young at heart there is no charge for brunch for chil- 19. that are faced by couples who are start without some live entertain- will be delighted to find balloons, dren 4 and younger. The boxes will be opened the day both in the military. Personnel from ment. board games and face painting Reservations are highly recom- after closing and the persons with Base Legal and Installation Personnel Today, drop by the club for the among the various activities that will mended. Be sure to call ahead for the highest bids will be notified. Administration Command will dis- popular sounds of One World Tribe. make this evening one worth repeat- seating arrangements. cuss the administrative, pay and legal This band starts performing its origi- ing. Year Make/Model Min. Bid issues common to these couples. nal beats at 10 p.m. Club members pay $9.95 for Seafood Buffet — Enjoy this 2000 Pontiac SunfireGT $2,500 The presentation will take place adults, $7.95 for children ages 7 to once-a-month treat. Come down to Excellent condition Thursday at the Bachelor Officers’ Monday Night Football — Get 12, and $5.95 for children 2 to 6. the club Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. 2000 Chevy Malibu $2,000 Quarters Conference Room from ready to cheer on your favorite team Nonmembers should add $1.50 to for a buffet that features seafood Excellent condition 6:30 to 8 p.m. Child care will be pro- at Kahuna’s Monday Night Football. the prices above. There is no charge selections. 1997 VW Jetta $500 vided at the LINKS House, Building A special menu, which will be of children younger than 2. Menu items include snow crab Runs, needs electrical work/inter 3074. offered on Saturday, will be available For more information, call 254- legs, carved black Angus prime rib, 1997 Dodge Caravan $100 For more information, call 257- at 6 p.m. National Trivia Network 5481. peel ‘n’ eat shrimp, south of the bor- Bad motor, body damage 7777. QB1 will also be available for those of der ahi poke, and much more. 1996 Mazda Miata $100 you who are psychic enough to call Members pay $23.50 and non- Parts only, under carriage damaged Camp Smith Holiday Craft the next play. members pay $26.95. 1994 Ford Thunderbird $300 Fair — Drop by the second deck of Catch this week’s game when the Officers’ Club Runs, need repairs U.S. Marine Forces Pacific’s Seattle Seahawks match might with 254-7650/7649 1994 Toyota Tercel $200 Headquarters Building 4 to start your the Philadelphia Eagles. Runs, needs TLC gift shopping at the annual Camp All Hands 1994 Ford Mustang $100 Smith Holiday Craft Fair scheduled Holiday Buffet — Starting Bosses’ Night with Hosted Bad motor, body damage Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, and throughout the month of Karaoke — You know your boss can Special Olympics Holiday 1994 Ford Mustang $100 Outside the Pollock Theater you December, make plans to come by holler, but can he or she sing? Find Classic — Head out today and Parts only will find everything from homemade the club to celebrate the spirit of the out, Tuesday, by inviting him or her Saturday to cheer on the 2005 Special 1993 Chevy Blazer $100 and seasonal craft items to baked holidays with our Holiday Buffet. to this special Bosses’ Night featuring Olympics Hawaii Holiday Classic Not running, blown head gaskets, goods. The buffet will be available Fridays Island Mobile Productions Karaoke State Games’ participants who will be seats missing Items offered during this popular and Saturdays starting at 5:30 p.m. from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. competing in basketball and bowling 1992 BMW 3 series $100 fair sell out quickly, so come by early and will feature entrées such as Complimentary pupus will be tournaments at the Semper Fit Runs, needs electrical work/inter for the best selection. steamed filet of fish à la Chinatown, available and MCCS Football Bash Center and K-Bay Lanes Bowling 1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse $300 For more information, call 477- sautéed chicken breast a la mil- prizes will be handed out, including Center, respectively. Runs well, needs TLC 5143. lanaise, snow crab legs and carved MCCS gift certificates, soft drink This annual multi-level competi- 1991 Honda Accord $200 roast prime rib, among others. company merchandise, grills and tion provides participating athletes Runs well, needs clutch work Winter Adventure Registra- Cost for members is $26.50, while more. with continuous opportunities to 1990 Cadillac Sedan $100 tion — The Youth Activities pro- nonmembers can enjoy their meal E-6 and above are welcome, but develop physical fitness, demon- Runs, possibly needs head gaskets gram is currently accepting registra- for an additional 20 percent. must be in the uniform of the day. strate courage, experience joy, and 1988 BMW 750IL $100 tions for its Winter Adventure share their talents and friendship Runs, needs repairs, has small body Program, which runs from Dec. 19 Hot Country Nights — Country Army-Navy Game — Cheer on with their families, fellow Special damage through Jan. 6, 2006. There will be music is hotter than ever. This week the Navy Midshipmen as they face- Olympics athletes, event volunteers 1986 Ford Ranger $100 no sessions on Dec. 26 and Jan. 2. Dita Holifield and Red Handed will off against the Army’s Black Nights and others. Not running blown head gaskets Call Youth Activities for informa- come to Kahuna’s for an evening of in this highly anticipated match that The mission of Special Olympics tion on programs available and fees chart-topping sounds and some old- takes place this year at Philadelphia’s Hawaii is to provide year-round For auto info, call 254-7674 or e- at 254-7610. fashioned classics. Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday. sports training and athletic competi- mail [email protected]. Dita begins her performance at 8 Watch the game at the club’s tion on a variety of Olympic-type p.m. Lanai Ballroom, downstairs. Doors sports for persons with intellectual or Dad’s Baby Boot will open at 8:30 a.m., giving every- developmental disabilities, 8 or older. Camp/Mom’s Basic Training — Ongoing one plenty of time to get there for For game schedules and other Expectant mothers are invited to the the kick-off at 9:30 a.m. information, call 254-7664 or 254- Key Volunteer Center from Tuesday Safety Inspections Available Staff NCO Club Enjoy the pre-game festivities, cof- 7597. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 at the Auto Skills Center — 254-5481 fee, Danish pastries and fresh fruit. p.m. where they will be taught the Wondering where to go for that safe- And at halftime, partake in the hot Autograph Session — If you’re fine art of becoming a great care ty inspection required for your vehi- dogs, chili, rice, and a crudités tray Monday Night Football — This into surfing, drop by the Marine provider for their baby. cle registration? Look no further with dip and chips. The bar will be is the place to be to get into the foot- Corps Exchange Saturday for the The training will cover childbirth than the Auto Skills Center’s certified open as well. ball state of mind. Special menus will Quicksilver Pro-Surfer Autograph ses- education and infant care classes for personnel. be available at the Rocker Room with sion featuring the hottest icons of expecting moms and soon-to-be This service is available Monday half-price specials for members, 6 to Champagne Sunday Brunch this sport. dads. through Friday from noon to 6 p.m. 8:30 p.m., or at the end of the half- — With the beautiful vistas of the The session runs from 11 a.m. to 1 For more details, call 257-8803. and on Saturdays, Sundays and holi- time. beach, the mountains and the p.m. Store-bought surfing apparel or days from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. or until In addition to Sticky Man races, Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course, you personal items will be autographed Sponsorship Training — This openings are filled. you can compete to become the King can’t go wrong booking your party by the pros. class, scheduled for Thursday is For more information, or to make or Queen of the Quarter for the for Champagne Sunday Brunch at For details, call the MCX at 254- mandatory for all personnel assigned an appointment, call the Auto Skills opportunity to sit in the best seat of the club from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 3890. as sponsors for inbound service Center at 254-7675. the house — a plush recliner — for a whole quarter. Ask the staff for details. Sorry, a remote does not Elizabethtown (PG-13) Today at 7:15 p.m. come with the recliner. MOVIEOVIE TIMEIME Two for the Money (R) Today at 9:45 p.m. This week’s game features the M T Seattle Seahawks against the Prices: For Friday and Saturday shows at 7:15, prices are $3 for adults, 12 and older; Wallace and Gromit in $1.50 for children 6 to 11. Matinee prices are $2 for adults, $1 for children. Parents The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (G) Saturday at 7:15 p.m. Philadelphia Eagles. Don’t miss it. must purchase tickets for R-rated movies in person at the box office for children 16-years- old and younger. Prices for Sunday, Wednesday shows at 6:30 and Friday and Saturday A History of Violence (R) Saturday at 9:45 p.m. Family Night — Come one, shows at 9:45 are $2 for adults and $1.50 for children. Show your ID card when pur- Elizabethtown (PG-13) Sunday at 2 p.m. come all, this Thursday night for the chasing tickets. Entry is free for children 5 and younger. Sneak Preview Policy: One hour and 45 minutes prior to the movie, tickets will be Domino (R) Sunday at 6:30 p.m. entire family to enjoy at the Staff issued to first priority patrons waiting in line, then second and third priority patrons. NCO Club. From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. In an effort to prevent piracy, the following security measures will be enforced on base for Two for the Money (R) Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. bring your little ones, your parents, sneak preview screenings: bag checks, confiscation of cameras or cell phones with picture and anyone else who is a part of your taking capability (items will be returned after screening), magnetometer wanding, audience Wallace and Gromit in ohana to this evening featuring fun, scanning with night vision goggles during screening. The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (G) Friday at 7:15 p.m. The Base Theater and film companies thank you in advance for your cooperation and finger food, games and good times. hope you will enjoy the show. For recorded information, call the Base Theater at 254-7642. A History of Violence (R) Friday at 9:45 p.m.

HAWAII MARINE DECEMBER 2, 2005 • B-3 Personality Features Tech takes career Boatswain balances one step at a time humor with reality Pfc. Edward C. deBree Cpl. Michelle M. Dickson together, D.J., 5, and Dylan, 2. Combat Correspondent Combat Correspondent “I crush my two savages with love and attention, when I’m not at work,” said Tinaz. “Being on 48- He quietly sits alone, waiting to board a When asked what was one of the main things month tours makes you miss a lot in their lives. I C-130 transport plane that is heading to that made the Washington, D.C. native as success- want to make up for that lost time.” the mainland to participate in a one- ful as he has been in his life, he sat back in his seat Tinaz chose to remain in the Navy and arrived in month training exercise at Marine Corps and simply said, “Mentorship. Little Creek, Va., and was assigned to patrol coastal Air Station, Yuma, Ariz., with the rest of “Allow people to share their experiences with boat USS Firebolt (PC-10) where he was a combat his unit, Marine Heavy Helicopter you to gain knowledge for yourself,” said Ensign coxswain until 1998. Squadron 463. Marc Tinaz, officer-in-charge, Waterfront “I applied for the class to be a combat coxswain, The young aviation technician will Operations, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe got screened and got accepted,” said Tinaz.” train in a desert environment to prepare Bay. “Then, in time, be a mentor to the young and His last two duty stations before deciding to for an upcoming deployment in support of share your experiences for them to learn.” accept a commission kept him in Virginia. One was Operation Iraqi Freedom. Standing strong as the only Bos’n (boatswain’s the Naval Medical Hospital Center in Portsmouth, “My thought on deploying to Iraq is mate) stationed aboard K-Bay, his responsibilities Va., where he held the billet of substance abuse that they asked us to go, so we’re going,” include search and rescue, environmental and counselor. He served his final billet there as the said Sgt. Zachary Pilon, HMH-463. “I’ve water security, and assisting the offices of the assistant navigator aboard the guided-missile cruis- been deployed to a few places before, but Provost Marshall and Land and Resources. Along er USS Normandy (CG-60), homeported in Norfolk, this is my first one to a combat situation.” with other duties and responsibilities, Tinaz still Va. Pilon has been deployed to Japan, manages to make time for his family and has main- Even though he had reached the rank of senior twice, and four times to Marine Corps Air tained a good sense of humor throughout his Navy chief petty officer during his career as an enlisted Station Yuma, to prepare for deployments career. Sailor, Tinaz decided to move to the officer ranks to combat zones. Now he has the chance “Ensign Tinaz is probably one of the funniest to show that all the training he has com- Pfc. Edward C. deBree people I have ever met,” said Petty Officer 2nd See TINAZ, B-7 pleted so far was well worth the effort. Sgt. Zachary Pilon, aviation technician, Class Cheryl Sanchez, senior hospital corpsman, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, “I’m not really afraid of going to Iraq, also assigned to Waterfront Operations. “It’s great, waits for his squadron to leave the Marine because that’s my job,” said the 25-year- Corps Air Field at MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, because he is very approachable and easy to talk to. old, Myrtle Beach, S.C. native. “It needs to for Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Ariz., He’s really taught me the traits of what kind of be done, so I have to do what I have to do.” Nov. 15, where they will train prior to deploy- leader I would like to be.” Pilon joined the Marine Corps after ing to Iraq. Growing up in a household with two older sis- graduating from high school. He said that ters, Tinaz attended Paul VI Catholic School in he knew after finishing high school that dealt with computers. Instead he got one Fairfax, Va., and spent the majority of his time as a college was not in the cards for him. that dealt with helicopters, something that lifeguard at a residential pool. After graduation in “I joined because I didn’t want to go to he has since learned to enjoy. 1988, Tinaz attended Northern Virginia college,” said Pilon. “I wasn’t ready for col- “When they told me my job, I didn’t Community College, but grew restless, knowing lege, because I was basically done with know what it really was,” he said. “I did there was something more he wanted to do with school and the whole education environ- have a general idea, so I knew that I had to his life. ment. Being 18 years old at the time, I had go to the school with an open mind. I “I had no inspiration in my life,” said the 35- to do something or else I was going have no complaints with the job I have.” year-old. “Then, when Operation Desert nowhere.” Being stationed at Marine Corps Base Shield/Storm came about, it inspired me to do Pilon decided to join the Marine Corps Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, gave Pilon the something. So, I joined the military.” because the Marine recruiter showed more opportunity to meet the woman that Tinaz informed his parents of his decision to interest in helping him decide what to do would eventually become his wife of join the Navy approximately a month before after high school. The Marine recruiter’s almost four years. attending basic training in Great Lakes, Ill., in influence was one aspect that helped him With his hectic work schedule and 1991. Although neither parent had been in the mil- decide to join the Marine Corps in June spending time with his wife, Pilon still itary, they were enthusiastic about his choice. 1998. But it was also an easy decision finds time to attend Chaminade After graduation from boot camp, Tinaz attend- because he knew the other services weren’t University on base. Pilon already has ed the Navy’s Quartermaster School in Orlando, going to suit his needs. earned an associate’s degree in criminal Fla., where he went through six weeks of naviga- “I knew I didn’t want to join the Navy, justice and is currently working on his tion training. His first duty station took him to the because I didn’t want to go on ships, bachelor’s degree. Even though he has a combat stores ship USS Mars (AFS-1), homeported which is ironic because I ended up on degree that will help him when he leaves in Oakland, Calif., where he remained until 1994. ships,” he said. “I didn’t even talk to the the Marine Corps, Pilon said he is undecid- During his tour there, he held the billet of junior Air Force, and I didn’t join the Army ed about what he will do after he gets out, navigator and traveled to places such as Djibouti, because of my stepfather. He was in the or even if he will get out. Somalia, Thailand, Bali, Singapore and Japan.

Army, and he told me a lot of war stories of “I have thought about getting out “My time in the Navy has definitely been a pos- Cpl. Michelle M. Dickson when he was in the Army, and I complete- before, but then I reenlisted,” he said. “I itive experience,” said Tinaz. “My family and I are Ensign Marc Tinaz, officer-in-charge, Waterfront ly shut out the Army because of that.” think the best thing I can do is take my very lucky to now be stationed in Hawaii.” Operations, stands on one of his safe boats docked at When Pilon walked into the recruiting career in the Marine Corps one enlistment Tinaz met his wife, Cori, in Pleasanton, Calif., MCB Hawaii, K-Bay. Tinaz uses a balance of humor and office, he was hoping to get a job that at a time.” and married her in 1995. They now have two sons reality to get the day-to-day mission accomplished.

B-4 • DECEMBER 2, 2005 HAWAII MARINE OVIEOVIE EVIEWSEVIEWS Just MMEditor’s Note: In a recent survey, Hawaii Marine chief,RR and Lance Cpl. Roger L. Nelson, combat Friends readers asked for movie reviews. So, in response correspondent, present Movie Reviews. to your request, Cpl. Megan L. Stiner, press NOW PLAYING ‘Just Friends’ is just too funny to miss Romantic comedy is worth time, cash Funny but predictable comedy falls short

Lance Cpl. Roger L. Nelson This high roller gets a new gorgeous girl Cpl. Megan L. Stiner I have to give Faris credit though, how anyone Combat Correspondent just seconds after he kicks the old one to the Press Chief could manage to play that role so well is beyond curb. me. It was quite disturbing. So, you get off work and finally get up the On a business trip to Europe, one of A fat guy turned pimp, a pretty girl looking for After foiling the plane trip to Paris, Samantha nerve to call the girl who has been running Chris’s music talents, Samantha James, who love, multiple fight scenes and a happy ending and Chris end up in New Jersey with a downed through your mind all day, and as you wait just so happens to be a somewhat psychotic — what more could you ask for in a movie? Well, aircraft and a couple of headaches. But it just so anxiously for her to answer, you think about druggie, played by Anna Farris, sets the how about an ongoing story line? “Just Friends” happens they are close to Chris’ neighborhood what you’re going to say when you hear her plane on fire, forcing it to land in New is a romantic comedy that is funny and touching and the two end up spending the night in his old voice. She answers, and you ask, “So, you Jersey, where Chris was once humiliated and but not as much as it could have been. house. want to go to the local ice-cream shop and had sworn never to go back to due to the Most everyone has been devastated by the old The unexpected arrival introduces hilarious get a tutti-frutti ice-cream?” She replies with embarrassing note-reading episode. cliché, “I just want to be friends,” but this movie character number three, Chris’ mother. the answer everyone dreads to hear from the While in New Jersey, Chris takes takes it to the next level, when funny guy Ryan Although she is not in the film much, the scenes person they’re in love with, “Sure, but just Samantha to a bar where he sees his high Reynolds dons a fat suit in order to play the role she is in tend to gain laughs from movie-goers. as a friend. Right?” So you say, “Yes,” and school love, Jamie, serving drinks behind of Chris, a lovable chubster who is head-over- Being back in town foreshadows Chris and then call back 10 minutes later with a made- the bar. heels in love with Jamie, played by Amy Smart, Jamie’s meeting once again. And when they do up excuse as to why you can’t go. Actually, As it turns out, this newfound womaniz- his best friend as well as the most beautiful and meet, it is a life-altering moment for both. Chris maybe that’s just me. er still has a weak spot for his high school popular girl in school. falls for the blonde beauty once again, and Jamie This situation is the scenario that Chris, sweetheart and proves that he’s not as slick The beginning of the film takes viewers back takes every opportunity available to hang out played by Ryan Reynolds, is in with his as he makes himself out to be to all of the to 1995, when Jamie and Chris had just graduat- with him, until she realizes he has changed into high school dream girl, Jamie, played by other girls who fall madly in love with him. ed high school. Chris had chosen to let his feel- a devious, boring pig. Amy Smart, and it makes for a very funny What happens with Chris and Jamie? I ings be known at her party, but things got out of Chris makes time to pursue his love by leaving movie. guess you’ll have to see for yourself. Does control and he ends up being humiliated and Samantha at home with his lustful little brother, We are first introduced to the two in “Just she miss Chris, the cuddly teddy bear, or riding away on his bicycle, not to be seen again Mike, played by Christopher Marquette, who Friends,” directed by Robert Kumble, just as does she fall for his newfound arrogant play- in his town for 10 years. makes it his mission to get her to fall for him. they’ve graduated from high school in 1995. er ways. The film then skips to present-day Chris who Soon after Jamie reaches the conclusion that The dynamic duo have been good buddies There are a lot of movies coming out this managed to slim down, become a successful Chris is no longer the friend he once was, anoth- for years now, but always just pals. Jamie is holiday season that all look pretty promis- record company executive and morph into a self- er nerd-turned-attractive sweetheart, Dusty, a “hottie” who almost any guy would love ing, but I think a lot of the movies are going ish womanizer. played by Chris Klein, steals Chris’ thunder and to have as a girlfriend, but Chris, on the to have a prob- The movie swerves gains Jamie’s attention. other hand, is quite rotund and may have a lem competing into the comedy zone The love pentagon among Chris, Jamie, bit of an obesity problem that prevents him with “Just when superstar and Samantha, Mike and Dusty, plays out for the rest from confessing his love to Jamie. Friends.” drama queen, of the movie, draining the energy from the film During a party to celebrate their gradua- In my opin- Samantha James, and causing it to drag. tion, an obnoxious bully reads, out loud, the ion, I think played by Anna Faris, The arguing/fighting scenes between Chris note Chris wrote to Jamie in her yearbook, you should all is introduced. and Mike tend to be quite enjoyable. They may for the whole party to hear. After being put your mili- Chris’ boss gives actually be the saving grace for the film but, humiliated, Chris takes off on his bike and tary discounts him a mission to sign unfortunately, they aren’t enough to cloud view- leaves town. to use, and pay Samantha with his ers from the film’s slow descent into a “just Ten years fly by and the audience is intro- the $6.25 to company. In order to okay” movie instead of a “hilarious must see” duced to the present-day Chris who is now a see this roman- seal the deal, flick. successful music business executive in Los tic comedy. Samantha drags Chris I would recommend seeing this film, but I Angeles, has dropped a couple hundred You won’t on a trip to Paris. think I would wait until it comes out on video or pounds and is now a fit, “love ’em and leave be disappoint- Along the way, she DVD rather than seeing it on the big screen. If ’em” womanizer. ed. manages to gain the you have a sense of humor, it will make you hatred of the viewers as well as Chris, with laugh, and probably hard, but alas, the ending her lovey dovey, smoochy pookey, overly dra- falls short, and its predictability causes it to lack matic and under-talented singing. greatness. HAWAII MARINE DECEMBER 2, 2005 • B-5 Luncheon brings excitement Thanksgiving meal gives children at CDC something to talk about

Cpl. Michelle M. Dickson 22 at the CDC, inviting parents Combat Correspondent and children. The luncheon is held every Even though the official Thanksgiving din- year, and more than 75 percent of ner celebration isn’t usually until the 24th of families participated in the festiv- the month, the Child Development Center ities, said Cathy English, assistant aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe director, CDC. Bay, had an early Thanksgiving lunch on Nov. “Not only do we have parents attend the luncheon,” said the Groton, Conn. native. “We also have extended families who are willing to come and have lunch with the children as well.” Planning the event took rough- ly two weeks with food prepara- tion provided by the CDC repre- sentatives who began cooking the night prior to the luncheon, said English. The CDC provided the turkey, stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy. Families were welcome to bring desserts at their own discretion. “The children always seem to be really excited about the event and talk about it days in advance,” said English. “I think

just having the children have a Cpl. Michelle M. Dickson Thanksgiving meal with their par- Caden Copeland, 22 months old, partakes in the food at his first Child Development Center’s annual Thanksgiving ents and their friends around luncheon, Nov. 22. Sitting with him is his mother Claire, and 4-year-old brother Jackson. them is the best thing.” This is the second year that Claire Copeland living in Kailua for roughly a year and a half good show.” brought her son Jackson to the event and the and said the turnout and effort that the CDC The CDC holds a variety of events for the first year for her youngest son of 22 months, and families put into the event was great. holidays throughout the year. A Halloween Caden. “We don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in Wales, parade was held earlier this year, and the next “I have to juggle where to go today because but I think it’s really good for the children to event will be the Holiday Parade on Dec. 15. my sons are different ages and in different learn about traditions here,” said Copeland. “We want to keep doing all of these events Cpl. Michelle M. Dickson classrooms,” laughed Copeland. “We will eat “Jackson was really excited about coming each year, because the children all really seem Akiko Jenks and her 4-year-old son Andrew make dinner together in this classroom and have here today, and I think having events with par- to have a good time,” said English. “Even if their way down the food line at the CDC’s dessert in the other one, I guess.” ents involved is great. I’ve always been happy only a couple of times a year, it’s great to be Thanksgiving Day lunch, Nov. 22. The Rhondda Valley, Wales native has been with the events the CDC puts on. It’s always a able to get everyone together.” B-6 • DECEMBER 2, 2005 HAWAII MARINE OONN THETHE MMENUENU AATT AANDERSONNDERSON HHALLALL

Today Herbed Green Beans Simmered Corn Southern Style Collard Lunch Simmered Carrots Simmered Brussels Greens Seafood Platter Applesauce Cake Sprouts Simmered Corn on the — Fried Fish Nuggets Fruit Pies Apple Crisp Cob — Fried Shrimp Chocolate Chip Chocolate Chip Fruit Pies — Fried Scallops Cookies Cookies Oatmeal Cookies — Breaded Oysters Fruit Pies Lasagna Dinner Baked Ravioli Sunday Baked Chicken Macaroni and Cheese Brunch/Dinner Tuesday Beef Pot Pie Simmered Asparagus Yankee Pot Roast Lunch Boiled Egg Noodles Italian Mixed Baked Ham Beef Sukiyaki Mashed Potatoes Vegetables Mashed Potatoes Pork Chop Suey Southern Style Squash Chewy Nut Bars Candied Sweet Egg Foo Young Simmered Peas Yellow Cake Layer Potatoes Chinese Fried Egg w/Mushrooms Pfc. Edward C. deBree w/Butter Cream Simmered Mixed Rolls Brownies Seaman Devin Ortega warms up before the pool tournament that took place at the Single Frosting Vegetables Steamed Rice Fruit Pies Marine & Sailor Program’s Thanksgiving Bash Nov. 23, at Kahuna’s Recreational Center here. Fruit Pies Simmered Pinto Beans Chicken Fried Rice The event offered Marines and Sailors free food, drinks, movies and game tournaments the Chocolate Layer Cake Stir Fry Vegetables night before Thanksgiving. Dinner w/Chocolate Cream Simmered Broccoli Thursday Roast Pork Loin Frosting Show Mein Noodles Lunch Barbequed Chicken Fruit Pies Sweet and Sour Sauce Baked Lasagna Mashed Potatoes Fruit Pies Veal Parmesan SM&SP holds free Wild Rice Chocolate Pudding Mashed Potatoes Simmered Broccoli Monday Simmered Carrots Corn on the Cob Lunch Dinner Italian Mixed Dinner Rolls Baked Meatloaf Creole Macaroni Vegetables Thanksgiving bash Applesauce Creole Pork Chops Honey Ginger Chicken Pizza Slices Chewy Nut Bars Mashed Potatoes Breasts Garlic Toast people will show up,” said Black, who has Yellow Cake Layer Noodles Jefferson Mashed Potatoes Brownies Marines and Sailors assumed the role of coordinator in w/Butter Cream Boston Baked Beans Noodles Jefferson Fruit Pies March. Frosting Simmered Peas and Simmered Green Beans relax with free food, “I worked at the Single Marine & Sailor Fruit Pies Carrots Cauliflower Au Gratin Dinner Program in Yuma, Arizona, in 2002, and Apple Crisp Fruit Pies Chicken Vega movies and games this base has just been great to me. There Chocolate Chip Chocolate Pudding Simmered Corned Beef are slight differences between the two, Saturday Cookies Parsley Buttered Pfc. Edward C. deBree but on this base, more people seem to Brunch/Dinner Fruit Pies Potatoes Combat Correspondent show up to events.” Herbed Rock Cornish Wednesday Buttered Egg Noodles The next scheduled SM&SP event is a Hen Dinner Lunch Simmered Carrots Marines and Sailors gathered at Christmas party that is scheduled to take Grilled Strip Loin Baked Turkey and Barbecue Spareribs Fried Cabbage Kahuna’s Recreational Center aboard place at Camp Smith, Dec. 16. The next Steak Noodles Country Style Steak Mustard Sauce Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, event to take place aboard K-Bay is a Halo Rice Pilaf Baked Fresh Fish Red Beans and Rice Apple Pie Nov. 23, to take part in the annual 2 tournament set for January 2006. Mashed Potatoes Steamed Rice Mashed Potatoes Oatmeal Cookies Thanksgiving Bash, sponsored by the For more information, call 254-7593. Marine Corps Community Services’ Single Marine & Sailor Program. During the bash, Marines and Sailors were treated to free food and beverages and took part in tournaments such as Texas Hold ’em, spades, and pool. They were also treated to movies such as “Radio.” The bash kicked off at 6 p.m., starting with approxi- mately 20 people who partici- pated in the Texas Hold ’em tournament. After Texas Hold ’em, a Spades tournament consisting of four teams of four participants was held. At approximately 8 p.m., eight people signed up for the pool tournament. “There was an overall good turnout,” said Gabby Black, coordinator, Single Marine & Sailor Program. “We had peo- ple sign up for the Spades tournament who had never played the game before. It was just a good, fun time.” Prizes were awarded to the winners and participants of the tournaments. Winners of the tournaments won gift cer- tificates to Planet Hollywood, brunch at a hotel, and 100- minute calling cards. Gift bags were also given away to people who participated in the events. The gift bag included items such as Bo Dog hats, playing cards, CDs, gift certifi- cates from Dave and Buster’s, and coupons redeemable at McDonald’s. “Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves,” said Black. “Most people pret- ty much hung out and watched movies. “The thing that made it so cool and worthwhile is that I had six people come up to me and thank me for putting it all together and giving them a place to hang out during the holiday.” The Single Marine & Sailor Program provided the food for this event and the volunteers were a mix of SM&SP repre- sentatives and Marines and Sailors from various units. Though people seemed to enjoy themselves, the 29-year- old Palmdale, Calif. native said she hopes that there will be an even bigger turnout next year. “Not as many people showed up as I was expecting, but we’re going to try to put this event together every year, and hopefully more and more

HAWAII MARINE DECEMBER 2, 2005 • B-7 WWORDORD TOTO PPASSASS Washington Place Holds chronological and conceptually tional actor who can carry a tune and Children can enjoy Parasol Puppets’ thousands of children whose families Holiday Open House cohesive fashion, beginning with quickly transform from character to presentation of The Animals’ lost everything due to the hurricanes The tradition of opening Western antiquities. character. The role of “Jafar” also Christmas. The Oahu Civic Orchestra this year. Washington Place for the holidays For more details, call 532-8700. needs to be filled by a male who can will also return to the Academy for a Toys for Tots collection barrels are was begun in 1858 by Mary Dominis, portray ages 35 to 55, is at least 6 feet Christmas concert. In addition, chil- situated at various sites throughout who invited 100 children to see the Honolulu Academy of Arts to tall, is a bass/baritone and is a great dren can craft a jingle-bell necklace Oahu. Those who wish to donate can first decorated tree in her home. Hold Free Lecture actor/singer with a commanding and or Christmas decoration for their place new, unwrapped toys in these The tradition continues as the for- Dr. Genshitsu Sen is the father of menacing presence. home. barrels. mer Hawaii governor’s residence will the present grand Tea Master Auditioners should bring a photo Take a break from the mall and These toys will be collected, exam- be open to the public today from 5 to Shoshitsu Sen XVI of the Urasenke and résumé, and be prepared to sing share the holiday spirit with art ined, sorted and sent to the appropri- 8 p.m. School of Tea and the oldest son of appropriately for the role sought. lovers of all ages. Mark your calendar ate agencies — including local gov- Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona and his wife the 14th generation Grand Master For more details, call 732-7733. for upcoming Bank of Hawaii ernment agencies and charitable Vivian will greet guests. Showcased Tantansai. Dr. Sen has devoted his Sundays. groups — that distribute the toys to will be trees decorated in Victorian life to the goal of sharing a bowl of Volunteers Needed for Admission is free and includes disadvantaged children. fashion, Christmas music and carol- tea with others in the hopes that the Marathon Aid Station entrance to the museum, a gallery New, unwrapped toys can be ing by the studio artists of Hawaii spiritual experience will offer people Compadres Bar & Grill in Ward hunt related to the theme, live enter- dropped off at: Opera Theatre. everywhere a means toward attaining Centre is sponsoring its annual aid tainment, a children’s art activity •AIG Hawaii offices Admission is free. international brotherhood and station to give out refreshments to and light refreshments. •Army Hawaii Family Housing Washington Place was converted understanding. runners in the Honolulu Marathon •Bank of Hawaii into a museum in 2002 when a sec- He will present a free lecture and on Dec. 11, and the call has gone out DeCA Accepts •Elements Spa & Salon ond structure, built to house future demonstration on Saturday at 10 for community volunteers to partici- Scholarship Applications •Hawaii Telcom governors and their families, was a.m. in Doris Duke Theatre at the pate. Children of active duty, Reserve, •Hickam Community completed. Gov. Linda Lingle is the Honolulu Academy of Arts. Seating The water station is on Ala Moana Coast Guard, retired and/or survivors Housing offices first governor to occupy the new res- is offered on a first-come, first-served Boulevard, fronting the Ilikai Hotel, of deceased military personnel may •JN Chevrolet/Mazda idence. basis. and requires hundreds of volunteers apply to the Scholarships for Military •KB Toys For more info, call 532-8700. to assist with set up, cleanup and dis- Children Program. •KMart Museum Hosts a Vernissage tribution of water to the marathon The Defense Commissary Agency •Longs Drugs An old European art tradition, a Disneyland to Hold Auditions participants. intends to award at least one $1,500 •MCB Hawaii Self-Help vernissage was always known as a for “Aladdin” Volunteers are asked to assemble scholarship that each commissary •Marine Corps Exchange Annex preview or private viewing and sig- Auditions will be held for the at 2:30 a.m. After handing out water DeCA operates, to dependent, •Navy Federal Credit Union naled the ceremonial start of an art Disneyland production of “Aladdin” and seeing the front-runners go by, unmarried students from 21 to 23. •Price Busters exhibition at such prestigious venues on Dec. 11 from noon to 6 p.m. and volunteers will be invited back to Applications are available now at •Subway shops as the Royal Academy in France. Dec. 12 from 11:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Compadres in Ward Centre for a fies- www.militaryscholar.org. The dead- •Toys R Us The community is invited to Ballet Hawaii Studios in the Dole ta breakfast and celebration with line to apply is Feb. 22, 2006. •UPS stores attend a vernissage on Saturday to Cannery. restaurant owner Rick Enos in atten- Students should turn in their com- •Windward Community celebrate the grand opening of the The open call is for the title role of dance. pleted form to their local commis- Federal Credit Union Academy’s suite of renovated and “Aladdin” at age 18. Disney is look- For more information, or to sign sary. newly designed galleries devoted to ing for a good-looking male who has up, call Compadres at 591-8307. For more information, call Word to Pass the display of Western art. The com- great charisma, a good physique and Scholarship Managers at (856) 573- Accepts Submissions munity vernissage, from 10 a.m. to is a baritone/tenor to portray Academy Presents a Childrens’ 9400 or e-mail militaryscholar@ If you have a Word to Pass that is 4:30 p.m., offers free admission, Aladdin. A female is also needed to Christmas Celebration scholarshipmanagers.com. of general interest, e-mail the infor- refreshments while they last, and play an 18-year-old “Jasmine.” She Ho, ho, ho! Christmas at the mation to editor@hawaii marine.com ongoing entertainment in Central should be an exotic, feisty soprano Academy means holiday entertain- Toys for Tots Collection Sites at least two weeks prior to the date of Court. with a classic Disney princess sound. ment and a visit with Santa Claus. in Place your event. The seven-month renovation proj- Also sought is a male to portray On Dec. 18, enjoy live perform- This year, in addition to striving to The information will be edited in ect provided the Academy with the “Genie.” The actor must be able to ances that include young talented reach millions of needy children the interest of good taste and space opportunity to reinstall major parts play ages 26 to 40s and is a great dancers from The Movement Center nationwide, Marines will strive to constraints. For more details, call of its Western collection in a more celebrity impressionist/improvisa- and Suzuki Method Violin students. bring the joy of Christmas to the 257-8835 or 257-8837.

TINAZ, From B-3 and was selected under the Chief Warrant Officer/Limited Duty Officer Commissioning Program in February 2004. “I wanted to get the oppor- tunity to make policies, not just enforce them,” said Tinaz. “Through this program, there is no college degree necessary. The Navy seeks technical experts in different fields.” Tinaz attended what he calls the “Mustang University” in Pensacola, Fla., for six weeks. There, he per- fected leadership/manage- ment curriculum after he was commissioned in March 2005 and arrived at K-Bay, where he took on the role of the OIC for Waterfront Operations. “Since Bos’n Tinaz arrived here in May, he has easily gained everyone’s respect who works for him,” said Sanchez. “I’ve been in the Navy 7 1/2 years, and he taught me things about leadership that none of my other leaders had. He is one of those people that you will never forget. He truly cares about all of us and our well-being, and I hope to run into him again one day in the future.” Before eventually retiring from the Navy, Tinaz said he plans to earn a bachelor’s degree, but until then, he plans to just live in the moment and enjoy his time here. “Don’t take yourself too seriously in life,” said Tinaz. “Use the balance of humor and reality to get the mission done.”

B-8 • DECEMBER 2, 2005 HAWAII MARINE

MMARINEARINE King MMAKEPONOAKEPONO HAWAIIAN FOR “MARINE of the BARGAINS” Grill Staff Sgt. Daniel G. Newcomb (right), postal chief for the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Post Office, displays the plaque he received after win- ning the Command of the Grill competition, Nov. 19 held at MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. Newcomb’s Portobello mushroom steak gave him the win, with Gunnery Sgt. Steven M. Burkett (left) plac- ing second and Maj. Kevin McCollough coming in third. As Command of the Grill win- ner for K-Bay, Newcomb not only won a gas grill for him- self and another for his unit, he also won a trip to New York City to compete against other Command of the Grill winners from around the Corps, during the Navy’s Annual Fleet Week celebrations.

Lance Cpl. R. Drew Hendricks

Hawaii MMARINEARINE

HAWAII MARINE C SECTION SSPORPORTSTS DECEMBER 2, 2005 Camp Smith outscores Dirty Third, but will not see championship game

Complied by Public through Dirty Third’s defen- The half seemed to be over Affairs Staff sive line with six minutes to with only five seconds on the Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay go in the first quarter. clock, but Dirty Third’s quar- The remainder of the first terback Taurean Smith hurled The Camp Smith Howlin’ half was wasted away with the ball deep, connecting with Mad Dogs faced off with 3rd turnovers and penalties. his receiver, Rick Almeida. The Marine Regiment, Head- It was in the final seconds ball was almost stripped, but quarters Company Monday in of the half that things got Almeida came away with it a semi-final Intramural intense. closing the score to 15–6 after Football playoff game at Pop With the Mad Dogs in pos- a missed extra-point attempt. Warner Field aboard Marine session of the ball, running Early in the fourth quarter, Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe back Rodney “Mac” Dirty Third recovered a fum- Bay. The game ended with McCullough continued to ble and marched down the neither team advancing to the pound the ball up the field, field with solid passing and championship. every yard hard earned. running by Smith. Camp Smith used their On a reverse-run play, Mac It was third and 10 for Dirty usual plan of attack, running went up the left side, diving Third when Smith tossed up a the ball play after play, with a into the end zone to boost the pass that was tipped by few passes mixed in to keep score to 13–0. Quarterback Brenden Villa’hashimoto, Dirty Third’s defense honest. Marlon Cummings ran out of Mad Dogs’ safety, but still Jonathan “Big Jon” options and scrambled right, caught in the end zone by Kahapea, Mad Dogs’ fullback, rolling into the end zone for a Dirty Third. put the first six points on the two-point conversion, making board, as he bulldozed it 15–0. See PLAYOFFS, C-6

Lance Cpl. J. Ethan Hoaldridge Lance Cpl. J. Ethan Hoaldridge Jonathan “Big Jon” Kahapea, Mad Dogs’ fullback, put the first six points on the board as he bulldozed Rodney McCullough dives into the end zone to boost the score to 13–0 on a reverse-run play in the sec- through Dirty Third’s defensive line with six minutes to go in the first quarter. The Intramural Football ond quarter. The Camp Smith Mad Dogs beat the Dirty Third, 21–6. game, Howlin’ Mad Dogs vs. Dirty Third, took place at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. Steel Reign put Barnyard Dogs on short leash

Lance Cpl. Ryan Trevino streak alive with a two-run- Sports Editor scoring hit. Ferguson stepped back up to the plate and The 1st Battalion, 12th nailed a deep fly ball over Marines’ Steel Reign put a Barnyard Dogs’ center fielder muzzle on the Housing David Janke’s head. He crossed Barnyard Dogs, 17–3, in the plate after another Steel Winter Intramural Softball Reign hit and made the score action, Monday, at Annex 9–0 in the top of the second. Field aboard Marine Corps The Barnyard Dogs needed Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. something to happen this The Steel Reign improved time at the plate if they were their record to 5–15 heading to have any chance of win- into the playoffs. The ning the ball game. After a hit Barnyard Dogs continue their from Brian Wallace and a few losing streak and fall to 1–20 walked batters, the Dogs for the season. found themselves with the The Steel Reign won the bases loaded. Schmidt walked coin toss and decided to bat the next batter up and allowed first. Reign pitcher Gary a run to walk in from third Schmidt, hitting for his team, base, which finally put the started with a leadoff single. Dogs on the board 9–1. Schmidt later crossed the The Steel Reign saw this as plate, off a teammate’s double, a threat and came out swing- for their team’s first run. ing in the top of the third. Another double by shortstop Rob Adams smashed a ball to Wesley Ferguson sent two the outfield, which scored two more runners across the plate, runs for the Reign. A sacrifice which put the Reign up early, fly from Schmidt scored 3–0. another run and increased the Schmidt was hot on the Reign lead to 11–1. Enlow mound, going in the bottom knocked a ball to center field of the first with two strike- for his second double of the outs. The Dogs couldn’t get night and scored another run. any momentum going at the Enlow was three for four at the plate and didn’t score a run in plate during the game. the first inning. The Dogs tried to rally in Joseph Taitingfong hit a the bottom of the third, start- liner up the middle for a sin- ing with two back-to-back sin- gle to start off the top of the gles from the top of the line second for the Steel Reign. up. The Reign saw that the Marco Norman advanced competition had stepped up Taitingfong to third with a their game, offensively, and line drive of his own. A sacri- countered that with a display fice fly to deep center field of solid defense. Taitingfong Lance Cpl. Ryan Trevino allowed Taitingfong to walk hurled a ball from shallow Steel Reign pitcher Gary Schmidt takes a big cut at a pitch. The Reign’s high-powered offense was the key to their 17–3 victory over the home and made the score 4–0. Barnyard Dogs in Monday night’s game. Kevin Enlow kept the hitting See REIGN, C-5

C-2 • DECEMBER 2, 2005 HAWAII MARINE BBASEASE SSPORPORTSTS including active duty and DoD civil- Boxing Trials — All-Marine Boxing Dec. 11 ian family members (a photocopy of trials will be held at Camp Lejeune, a military identification card is Jacksonville, N.C., Jan. 7, 2006 to Military Pricing for required at registration). Feb. 5, 2006. The Armed Forces Honolulu Marathon — All active Volunteer coaches are needed for Boxing Championship will be held duty service members who are inter- this league, so if your child is partici- Feb. 6, 2006 to Feb. 11, 2006 at Naval ested in participating in the pating, join in on the fun. Or, if Base Ventura, Calif. Honolulu Marathon, Dec. 11, take you’ve been looking for that perfect Marines who are interested in note: If you enter by Dec. 10, entry volunteer opportunity, here’s your competing need to submit an appli- fee is $15. Entry forms are available chance. cation no later than Dec. 10 at their from at the Kaneohe Bay Semper Fit To register, or for more informa- local Semper Fit office. Applications Center or at the MCCS Athletics tion, call 254-7611. are available online at www.usmc- Office, Building 219. mccs.org/sports and must include Need transportation? Not a prob- Semper Fit Seeks information on past boxing experi- lem. MCCS will provide free bus Applications for Armed Forces ence, numbers of bouts, and the transportation the day of the event, Bowling — The Armed Forces results from the past two years. leaving the Semper Fit Center at 3:45 Bowling Championships will be held For more information, call Stacy a.m. and returning to Kaneohe Bay Jan. 6, 2006 through Jan. 14, 2006 in Barkdull at 254-7590. at 3 p.m. There will be a joint-service Reno, Nev., so get your game face on hospitality tent with MCCS on site at and get ready to hit the lanes. Semper Fit Seeks Appli- the event to give away fruit, water, Sgt. Joseph A. Lee Service members interested can cations for All-Marine soda and Gatorade. Robert Carrick Jr. sprints with the flag during a paintball tournament earlier this submit applications to the Semper Fit Wrestling Trials — The All-Marine For more information, call Stacy year. Paintball Hawaii is located near the Lemon Lot aboard Marine Corps Base office located in Building 219 by Dec. Wrestling trials will be held Feb. 1 Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, and is open on weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Barkdull at 254-7590. 15. Applications must contain writ- through March 16, 2006, at Marine ten proof of your current bowling Corps Base, Quantico, Va. The cham- Paintball Hawaii. Shoot over for the you to ensure maximum efficiency. average, which, for men, must be at pionship will be held March 16 great deals and have a blast with Pick up a personal training Ongoing least 215 and at least 160 for women. through March 19, 2006 at Camp your friends. appointment card at the Semper Fit Applications are available online Lejeune, Jacksonville, N.C. Cost is $25 per person and Center now, or call 254-7597. Youth Basketball Now at www.usmc-mccs.org/sports or at Marines interested in competing includes one air refill, equipment Registering for 2006 League — the Semper Fit office. Think you can must submit applications by Jan. 13. and the field fee. The field is open on Campground and Picnic Sites Register youths 6 through 17 for cut it? Applications must contain informa- weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — For picnic and campsites, Marine MCCS’ Youth Basketball, coming in For more information, call Stacy tion on past wrestling experience, Call 265-4283 for appointments. Corps Base Hawaii offers some of the February 2006. Since practice begins Barkdull, MCCS Athletic Sports coor- weight class, numbers of matches, most scenic beaches on the island. in January 2006, YA is now accepting dinator, at 254-7590. and results from the past two years of Fishing Charters Available at Three of those beaches, Pyramid registrations. competition. MCB Hawaii — Spend the day Rock, Hale Koa and Fort Hase are The cost is $50 for YA members Semper Fit Seeks Applications are available online aboard the Bill Collector fishing available by reservation from dawn and $60 for nonmembers. The league Applications for All-Marine at www.usmc-mccs.org/sports or at charter boat. to dusk for picnics and parties. Hale is open to all authorized patrons, the local Semper Fit office. Marines Check out the new boat, especial- Koa Beach may be reserved for must send their applications through ly built for charter fishing at its overnight camping. the Semper Fit Athletics office. finest, and then spend your day with Reservations are required, call For more information, call Stacy family and friends off the coast of 254-7666 for Kaneohe or 477-5143 Barkdull at 254-7590. Windward Oahu, catching some of for Camp Smith. the ocean’s most exotic and tasty Parents for Fitness — This fish. Semper Fit Center Offers it cooperative babysitting effort is For more information, stop by the All — The Semper Fit Center has an available at the Semper Fit Center for Base Marina located in Building aerobics class for anyone and every- children 6 weeks and older. 1698, across from Hangar 101, or call one who is trying to meet that New All active duty service members 254-7666/7667. Year’s resolution. and their families may participate; Check out as many of the follow- however, PFFP participants are Inexpensive, Fun Entertain- ing programs as you would like; yoga, cycling, tai chi, cardio kick, gut required to volunteer baby-sit three ment — Look no further for eco- cut, step challenge, water aerobics, times per month. nomical entertainment, Mondays pilates, marathon training and For more information, call 291- through Thursdays, at the K-Bay much, much more. 9131. Lanes where all E-1 to E-5 can receive free rental shoes and discounted For more information, call the Semper Fit Center at 254-7597. Okinawa Kenpo Karate — games at only $1.50. Every Tuesday and Thursday, join For more details, call 254-7693. MCCS Youth Activities’ contractor Color Pin Special — Every for Kenpo Karate Kobudo classes, Intramural Wednesday, when you roll a strike held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Building and a colored pin is in the headpin Softball 1391, located behind the old 7-Day position, you can win up to three Store. Standings free games of bowling. All patrons Adults and children are welcome. are welcome to take advantage of Costs for classes are $35 for adults, VP-9 17-2 this deal. If you make the play, you $25 for children, and $20 for addi- win! tional family members. For informa- 2-2 19–5 For more information, call the K- tion, call MCCS Youth Activities at Bay Lanes at 254-7693. 254-7610. MAG-24 19–7

Massage Therapy — Massage Personal Trainers Available CSSG-3 15–6 at Semper Fit — For those looking therapy, by certified massage thera- HQBN 14–6 pists, is available at Kaneohe Bay and to get into a tailored exercise regi- ment, or for those just looking for Camp Smith. Massage therapy will VP-4 13–10 help relieve your mental and physi- some good advice on weight man- agement and weight control, the cal fatigue and improve overall circu- HSL-37 12–12 lation and body tone. Choose from Semper Fit Center offers free person- Shiatsu, Swedish, Lomi, deep-tissue al training consultation. CSSG-3 Maint. 10–11 and even hot-rock therapy. You can schedule an appointment For appointments, call the K-Bay with a trainer who will take body-fat 1/12 5–16 Semper Fit Center at 254-7597 or measurements, blood-pressure and Camp Smith at 477-5197 during reg- heart-rate readings. 3rd Marines 2–17 ular business hours, Monday They will do all this and tailor a program, based on your physical Cpl. Megan L. Stiner through Friday. Barnyard Dog 1–22 Dragon and the Lightening youth basketball team members look up at a shot taken needs and ambitions. from the outside, and prepare for a rebound during the final game of the 2005 sea- Paintball Hawaii — Nestled For only $5 per workout, a profes- Standings are current as of Monday son. Youth basketball is currently taking registration for the 2006 league. behind the Lemon Lot, stands sional trainer will actually work with CCOMMUNITYOMMUNITY SSPORPORTSTS HTMC Plans Advanced, Novice Hikes public. Subjects covered include firearms and marathoner. Entrants must be 18 years or older •Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:30 a.m., Join the Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club archery safety; survival and first aid; wildlife and rigorously prepared to meet the challenge Snorkeling Tour: Discover the magnificent on hikes Sunday and Dec. 10 to burn off those identification; and conservation, regulations, of the strict 10-hour time limit. underwater world of the ocean at a nearby holiday treats. game care and outdoor responsibility. Detailed course and event information will undisturbed reef. Transportation, instruction Sunday’s trek takes hikers Attendance at two sessions is required for be sent to each entrant upon receipt of applica- and snorkeling equipment are included. Cost is on a 14-mile, advanced, con- certification. Classes, open to anyone 10 and tion form and fee. Relay teams of three persons $15 for adults and $8 for children 12 and tour hike near Pearl City. This older who enjoy the outdoors. The sessions are may also enter Run to the Sun. There will be no younger. trail doesn’t go on forever, it ideal for hunters, campers, hikers, and other race-day registration. •Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m., just seems that way. The wide outdoor enthusiasts. Entry fee is $95 for individuals and $150 for Kayaking Lessons: Master ocean-kayaking skills, and graded trail lulls you into The next two-day session is Dec. 16 from relay teams if registered by March 17, 2006. including water safety and efficient paddling steadily continuing on, mile 5:45 to 10 p.m. and Dec. 17 from 7:45 a.m. to Runners wanting to participate can enter by techniques in this two-hour class. The class is after mile, and rewards you with a view of 4 p.m. in Classroom A-212A at the Nimitz mailing in a form available at www.virr.com/ free with a day kayak rental. Kahaluu and the beautiful Windward coast. Business Center, 1130 N. Nimitz Highway. run_2_sun.html or by registering online at •Thursdays at 9 a.m., Beach 101: See fascinat- Wear comfortable shoes so you can enjoy your Drive up the ramp to the classroom, which is www.actice.com. ing natural phenomena as you wade across sea- walk back. the first room on the right. A picture ID is weed-covered reef flats and rock tide pools. Contact coordinator Clayton Kong at 545- required for entry to the sessions. Bellows Offers Adventure Programs This is an educational experience for the 2467 for details. For more information about outdoor educa- Whether you are spending a few weeks or whole family. Be sure to wear comfortable Dec. 10, adventure-seekers can tackle a four- tion, or to sign up for this course, call 587-0200 just visiting for the day, check out any of the footwear, a hat, swimsuit, sunscreen, and bring mile novice hike along Kaena Point. Although, or visit www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/welcome.html. following weekly Bellows Outdoor Adventures water. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children kaena means oven, at this time of year Kaena programs on their Web site: www.bellows 12 and younger. Point can be a very mellow, windy, wild coast- Half Marathon Runs Over Maui afs.com. •Thursdays at 8 a.m., Free Aloha Breakfast in line hike taking you past the famed jumping- The 2nd Maui Surf and Sand Half Marathon For information, call the Turtle Cove office the Recreation Center Lanai: Find out about all off rock of the spirits into the netherworld, fin- will take place on the Valley Isle, Jan. 15, 2006. at 259-4112 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. the exciting programs and specials happening ishing at the northernmost point with a lone The 13-mile course runs from Kapalua to •Saturdays at 8 a.m., Morning Paddle: Take the at Bellows. Enjoy a free continental breakfast automated lighted beacon beneath Peacock Lahaina along the coast on Honoapiilani guided kayak tour to the Mokulua Islands, and sign up to win door prizes. Flats. Highway. which offers the opportunity to see birds up •Fridays at 1 p.m., Bodyboarding Lessons: For more information, contact coordinator Cost for the race is $60 and includes a T-shirt close in their natural habitat. Cost is $14. Learn how to catch and ride the waves. Free Phil Booth at 488-1161. and finisher’s medal. First-, second- and third- Advanced skill level is required. day rental of boogie board is included in the $5 Hikers should meet at 8 a.m. on the moun- place finishers will receive $500, $250 and •Sundays at 8:30 a.m., History Tours by Bike: fee. tain side of Iolnai Palace. $100, respectively. Ride mountain bikes for an extensive seven- Miniature Golf: One of the miniature golf A $2 donation is requested for each non- Athletes wishing to participate can register mile, three-hour, guided tour of Bellows Air courses on the island is the Bellows Mini-Golf member age 18 or older. A responsible adult by printing a form from www.mauisurfsand Force Station. Wear closed-toe shoes. Cost is Course. It is lighted and open for night play. must accompany children younger than 18. half.com/indexMain.html or by visiting $15 for bike and helmet rental. Driving Range: Next to our mini-golf course Bring lunch and water on all hikes and wear www.active.com. •Mondays at 8:30 a.m., Hike to is a driving range. Clubs and buckets of golf sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing. Makapuu: Take a moderate 2 balls are available for rent. Firearms, pets and radios, or other audio Run to the Sun Heads 1/2-mile round-trip hike to For more information, log on to www.bel devices, are prohibited on hikes. up Haleakala the Makapuu Lighthouse. lowsafs.com. For more information, check out the HTMC Run to the Sun is a 36-mile Hikers will be rewarded Web site at www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Trails ultra marathon starting at sea with awesome views of Hawaii Marine Accepts Briefs /3660 level and climbing to the Koko Crater, Diamond To post sports and recreational briefs of 10,023 foot summit of Head and Waimanalo Bay. interest to the Marine Corps Base Hawaii, State Offers Outdoor Education Haleakala, legendary “Home of Wear closed-toe shoes. Kaneohe Bay, community in the Hawaii The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural the Sun,” and will tak place March 25, 2006. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and Marine, e-mail requests to editor@hawaii Resources is offering education classes to the This challenging course, is not for the novice younger. marine.com or call 257-8835.

HAWAII MARINE DECEMBER 2, 2005 • C-3 TTHEHE BBOOTTTTOMOM LLINEINE Editor’s Note: This week, “The Bottom Line” introduces its newest sports aficionado, Lance Cpl. Ryan Trevino, a native of Texas who will therefore be referred to as “The Texan.” Hawaii Marine welcomes “The Texan,” and looks forward to his verbal bouts with “The Cheese” — the other half of our famous “The Bottom Line” team. And, as a reminder, our readers are welcome to get in on the action by sending your “Reader’s Strike Back” comments to [email protected]. Tell us what you think about what our sports duo is peddling by send- ing an e-mail, 250 words or less. If selected, your voice will be heard because your comments will be published in the upcoming edition. Who’s in Heisman Trophy contention?

Kristin Herrick The Cheese truly believes this. Lance Cpl. Ryan Trevino Yeah, I know looking at this year’s statis- The Cheese Hawk, the Big 10 Defensive Player of the The Texan tics of Young compared to University of Year has some stellar stats, 109 tackles, 7.5 Southern California’s QB Matt Leinart, a For one night in mid-December, the best of sacks and he blocked a punt and returned it Well, being that I’m from Texas, and I more traditional QB, it’s hard to make my the best college football players will trade in for a touchdown. If it weren’t for the overly have been watching the Longhorns play at argument. But, there is one stat that people their jerseys and helmets for suits and ties. impressive offensive of USC, Hawk would Royal-Texas Stadium since M.C. Hammer don’t seem to notice. Young has thrown a The tradition dates back to 1935 and to win have this competition wrapped up behind the was cool, I have to go with my boy, total of 72 less passes than Leinart, but only the heavy bronze-cast trophy up for grabs line of scrimmage. University of Texan Longhorn’s quarterback has one less touchdown pass. That’s a tie- means only one thing — the recipient is the With one Heisman in his trophy case, Matt Vince Young, for my prediction for this year’s breaker right there, and on top of the that, year’s best player in college football. Leinart should be able to relax and enjoy Heisman Trophy winner. On top of being a Young gets the job done on the ground with Only one man — Archie Griffin — has won some champagne during this year’s award huge Longhorn fan, I’ve been watching 815 yards rushing. Besides, Leinart won last the Heisman Trophy twice, and that was 30 dinner. Not that winning two wouldn’t be Young dis defenses since he was playing year, and nobody has been deserving of the years ago. The only thing that stands in Matt nice, but I think the judges will want to quarterback for Madison High School back in honor of winning twice since Archie Griffin Leinart’s way of repeating Griffins’ accom- spread the wealth around a bit. Texas, and was the top-rated high school did it back in 1974-75. plishment is his USC teammate, running back prospect in the nation, according to Sporting The Heisman Trophy should be given to Reggie Bush. Bottom Line: As much as The Cheese News. the player who contributes the most to his This shouldn’t be a tough column to write. would like to see a defensive player get the Yeah, I know the experts on the sports talk team’s success during the season. Vince There are really only three or four athletes Heisman, the judges are zeroed in on south- shows and the newspaper columnists want Young may not be the best player, statistical- worthy of the Heisman — as usual — but they ern California again for this year’s winner. to label him as an excellent rusher, average ly speaking, but he has taken charge, almost are all good in their own way and compar- Junior Reggie Bush will take top honors and passer, and that he throws side-arm instead single-handedly, and lead his team to the top isons are difficult. have a new bronze statue to take home in a of over the top, but come on people, don’t of the Big XII Conference, the hardest in my I’ll start with the underdog — Ohio State’s couple weeks. Scoring 16 total touchdowns believe the hype. They said the same thing opinion, and will continue the charge A.J. Hawk. With a name like that, he’s gotta on the season is impressive enough, but about Michael Vick, and look how he proved straight to the Rose Bowl. Let’s not forget be good. A big reason the Buckeye linebacker remember that if Bush were on a team with a them wrong. It’s about to be 2006 and with that he’s only a junior. made the list is because of the old saying less talented QB, he’d probably have a few growing aggression of college defenses, speed “Defense wins games.” more. at the QB position is where it’s at. See TEXAN, C-8

Atlanta @ Carolina # Atlanta @ Carolina Buffalo @ Miami Buffalo @ Miami Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh Week 12 Picks Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh Dallas @ N.Y. Giants To play, clearly circle the teams you think are going to win. Drop your picks off under the door of Dallas @ N.Y. Giants Green Bay @ Chicago Room 19 in Building 216 or e-mail your picks to [email protected] by Saturday at midnight. Green Bay @ Chicago Houston @ Baltimore The person who has the most correct picks will get to boast in the Hawaii Marine and fill us all in on Houston @ Baltimore Jacksonville @ Cleveland their following week’s predictions. The closest to the total score for Monday Night’s game, without going Jacksonville @ Cleveland Minnesota @ Detroit over, will determine the winner in the event of a tie. Minnesota @ Detroit Tampa Bay @ New Orleans Tampa Bay @ New Orleans Atlanta @ Carolina Tampa Bay @ New Orleans

Tennessee @ Indianapolis Tennessee @ Indianapolis Texan Arizona @ San Francisco Buffalo @ Miami Tennessee @ Indianapolis Arizona @ San Francisco Washington @ St. Louis Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh Arizona @ San Francisco Washington @ St. Louis Denver @ Kansas City Dallas @ N.Y. Giants Washington @ St. Louis Denver @ Kansas City N.Y. Jets @ New England N.Y. Jets @ New England Green Bay @ Chicago Denver @ Kansas City Oakland @ San Diego Oakland @ San Diego Seattle @ Philadelphia Houston @ Baltimore N.Y. Jets @ New England Seattle @ Philadelphia Cheese Jacksonville @ Cleveland Oakland @ San Diego The Giants-Cowboys game is going to be It’s getting to be crunch time heading to the one to watch. New York will pull it off if Jay Minnesota @ Detroit Seattle @ Philadelphia playoffs. I’m looking for some upsets this week. Feely gets back on track. Pittsburgh will have The game to watch is Atlanta vs. Carolina. I think Monday Night Tiebreaker (Seattle @ Philadelphia): ______points. just enough drive to stop the Bengals and tie Vick has what it takes to overcome Smith and the up the AFC North. Monday night total score: Panthers to make the NFC south interesting. NAME:______PHONE:______29 Monday night total score: 34

C-4 • DECEMBER 2, 2005 HAWAII MARINE Marine finds niche in bodybuilding

Sgt. Robert M. Storm depreciating laugh and a shook his head time lost about a minute. I still try to Combat Correspondent as he talked about how he started taking maintain a 60/40 ratio between building bodybuilding seriously. muscle and staying lean,” said Walker. BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan “Everyone has a story of why they Among other things, Walker also — Sgt. Marvin K. Walker, supply clerk, started. I don’t. I always worked out, but admits that the diet for a bodybuilder is a from Bronx, N.Y., finds his niche in the one day I just decided I wanted to start difficult one. Most of the foods are high Marine Corps and bodybuilding. bodybuilding seriously, so I did,” said protein — chicken, green vegetables, rice, “I joined the Marine Corps about a year Walker who appears slightly embarrassed protein shakes, and water. There is no after high school. I originally joined for with being the center of attention. “There room for cheating on this diet, no salt, school money, but I immediately took to was no rhyme or reason, but when I start- sugar, soda or anything else. it and plan on being a lifer,” said Walker. ed, I took to it. I even used to get into Walker said people always ask for his “Since I started bodybuilding, I changed fights with my training partner when he advice on how to start out. He tells those my focus on school to get a degree in kine- tried to be lazy.” who ask that one of the biggest assets is a siology.” Walker is currently serving his eighth dedicated partner. Walker is assigned to Combat Service year in the Marine Corps and claims that “It makes it easier by having someone Support Group 3, Marine Corps Base before he started bodybuilding he only there to push you when you just don’t feel Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, that is supporting weighed 160 pounds. He now tops out at like working out. You support and push 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment dur- 205 pounds and bench presses more than one another,” said Walker. ing Operation Enduring Freedom in 400 pounds. After he completes his tour in Afghanistan. Although Walker is in better shape Afghanistan, Walker will go on to Marine When not on duty, Walker works out in than ever, he admits that there are some Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, where he the gym for three hours a day. When he drawbacks to being a body builder. will be a drill instructor .”I know it will be Sgt. Robert M. Storm was in Hawaii, he has entered and won fist “I was always a 300 PFT (referring to tough to still work out as much and to Sgt. Marvin K. Walker, supply clerk, assigned to Combat Service place in an amateur bodybuilding compe- the Marine Corps physical fitness test, 300 compete, but I’m self motivated and very Support Group 3 flexes for the camera. He is currently serving in tition on Maui. Walker let out a small being a perfect score), but now my run dedicated,” said Walker. “It’ll be alright.” Afganistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. SSPORPORTSTS AAROUNDROUND TTHEHE CCORPSORPS Marines, Japanese soldiers bond during sports day Cpl. Martin R. Harris Naha for a day of sportsman- major, they will be even more Marine Corps Base, Camp Butler ship as they hosted sports day familiar with each other and Nov. 15. are true friends.” CAMP NAHA, OKINAWA, “The JGSDF officers and Marine Corps Community Japan — The United States’ 32nd sergeants major have a great Services’ Single Marine president Franklin D. Roosevelt relationship with the Marine Program sponsored the JGSDF once said, “We cannot always officers and sergeants major, and Marine Corps sports day, build the future for our youth, but but our young soldiers and which was held on the JGSDF we can build our youth for the Marines never get the oppor- base. The 110 Marines, repre- future.” tunity to interact,” said Sgt. senting nearly all units of III The future is exactly what Maj. Hideki Akamatsu, JGSDF MEF, participated in several the soldiers of the 1st liaison to III MEF. “It’s very different sports with approxi- Combined Group, Japan important for the young sol- mately 75 Japanese soldiers. Ground Self Defense Force, diers and Marines to start a Starting out the day under a had in mind when they invit- good relationship at a young bright cloud cover the soldiers ed Marines from III Marine age. Hopefully, when this gen- Expeditionary Force to Camp eration becomes sergeants See BONDING, C-7

Cpl. Martin R. Harris Pfc. Freddy Davis hugs a Japanese soldier after the Japan Ground Self Defense Force and Marine Corps sports day on Camp Naha Nov. 15. The daylong activity was to help promote friendship and camaraderie between the Japanese soldiers and the Marines of III Marine Expeditionary Force. Davis is a warehouse clerk for Material Readiness Company, 3rd Material Readiness Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group.

HAWAII MARINE DECEMBER 2, 2005 • C-5 REIGN, from C-1 center to home plate to gun down a base runner and pre- vent an easy score for the Dogs. The Dogs still were able to get one run off a single from Wallace, which brought the score to 12–2. The Reign came out strong with a four-run bottom of the fourth. After two quick outs at the beginning of the inning, the Reign pulled out the big bats and started to finish off their opponents. Ron Nordan smashed a double off the pitcher, and after some confu- sion in the infield over how many outs there were, a run- ner slipped, unnoticed, across the plate for an easy score. Schmidt scored Norman with a two out single, which brought the score to 14–2. The Dogs didn’t have an answer for the Reign’s two-run top of the fourth and kept the score at 15–2, as the Reign came up to the plate for the last time in the game. After a double by Taitingfong that scored two runs, the Reign put down their bats and picked up their gloves to take the field one last time to crush any come- back hopes the Barnyard Dogs may have had. A single by Janke, followed by another single by Jason Wallace that scored a run proved too little, too late for the Dogs, and the game ended at 17–3, Steel Reign over the Barnyard Dogs. “We played amazingly well,” said Gary Schmidt, sim- ply describing his team’s per- formance during the outing. Catch more Winter Lance Cpl. Ryan Trevino Intramural Softball play every Barnyard Dogs short stop Jason Wallace turns two, early in Monday’s game. The Dogs’ defense had problems containing the high-powered offense of the Steel Reign and allowed Monday through Wednesday 17 runs to score during Monday’s Intramural Softball game played at Annex Field aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. at Annex and Risley Fields aboard K-Bay.

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Lance Cpl. Ryan Trevino For ‘love’ of the game

Jack Thibault, 10, a member of the Marine Corps Tennis Academy Junior team, Twelve and Under Division, returns Lance Cpl. J. Ethan Hoaldridge a serve from Team Kailua’s Jessica Gambrell during their match, Saturday, at the tennis courts aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. The Marine Corps Tennis Academy currently holds second place in the league and have The half seemed to be over with only five seconds on the clock, but Dirty Third’s quar- qualified for sectionals play, Dec. 17, in Central Oahu Regional Park, Waipio. terback Taurean Smith hurled the ball deep connecting with his a receiver for a touch- down. The intramural football game ended with the score 21–6, Mad Dogs.

PLAYOFFS, from C-1

The touchdown was called back because of penalties, and Dirty Third’s frustration increased. “It’s a tough fought game, but these penalties killed us,” said Almeida. To no surprise, Camp Smith continued the running game, keeping the ball out of the air. Fullback Sinapao Roberts stuck the dagger in Dirty Third with a third quarter touchdown with six minutes left. The remainder of the third and fourth quarter was con- sumed with interceptions and turnovers on downs by both teams. With 10 seconds left in the game, Camp Smith Mad Dogs’ quarterback takes a knee to run the time off the clock. It should have been a semi-final intramural football champi- onship win over the Dirty Third at K-Bay, but due to the unsportsmanlike conduct at the end of the game, it was all for nothing. “All the players from both teams have been suspended for the remainder of the sea- son due the altercation at the end of Monday’s game,” said Joe Au, the MCBH intramural sports coordinator. “The game scheduled for December 5 has been cancelled.” The final score for the ill- fated game on Monday, was 21–6, Mad Dogs. The championship game was played, Wednesday, between HQBN and CSSG-3. Read Hawaii Marine next week for highlights of the championship game.

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BONDING, from C-4 and Marines were reminded by the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps why their friendship will be important in the future. “Keeping the friendship between our countries strong will help us to ensure peace and stability in this part of the world,” said Sgt. Maj. John L. Estrada. After the sergeant major’s words, the service members broke into six small groups. Four of the groups played softball while the other two played Japanese-style dodge ball, pitting Marine teams against Japanese teams. After the softball and dodge ball games, a tug-of-war tourna- ment tested the strength and stamina of the Marines and sol- diers until lunch was served. Provided by the Single Marine Program, lunch consisting of hot dogs, hamburgers, and all the fixings was served along with Japanese somen, a type of cold noodle. After finishing, the soldiers and Marines competed in an egg toss and dizzy izzy races, which were the highlight of the day for Pvt. Samantha Meade. “The dizzy izzy was by far my favorite event of the day,” said Meade, a radio operator with III MEF, 7th Commications Battalion, B Company. “We got to really interact with the Japanese soldiers. They are very funny, always laughing and making jokes.” The event’s activities came to an end after Marines and sol- diers bulged their biceps during an arm-wrestling competition. Both Japanese and Marines seemed to have found a new respect Cpl. Martin R, Harris for each other’s relentless pursuit of arm-wrestling victory. Lance Cpl. Charles P. Hodges grits his teeth while trying to finish off The day of camaraderie and friendship through sports was a an arm-wrestling match. Arm wrestling was one of the many activi- great way for the Japanese soldiers to get to know Marines first ties the Marines and soldiers participated in. hand, said Sgt. Maj. Michael E. Tuttle, Camp Hansen sergeant major. “I think it’s important for us to show the Japanese soldiers that we do good things,” said Tuttle. The Japanese soldiers enjoyed their time with the Marines, and felt it was extremely important to build a strong relation- ship, on and off the battlefield. “It was quite fun and new experience for me today because there are no opportu- nities on a regular basis for us to play sports with foreigners,” said Pvt. Tomohiro Yoshida, a member of the 1st Combined Group. “If we have more chances to interact with each other to strengthen our ties, we can better work toward the same goal to defend our coun- tries.”

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Slap shot happy

Christian Ramsey, 10, sets up to deny a shot as his teammate, Justin Snyder, 10, skates toward the net with the puck during hockey practice, Monday, at the Inline Skating Rink aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. Their team is in the “Squirts” Division, which consists of players from the ages of 10 and under, of the Oahu Inline Hockey League. Teams in the Squirts Division play every Saturday at the rink. The regular sea- son is coming to an end, and the playoffs are scheduled to start Dec. 10, with the Championship Game on Dec. 17.

Lance Cpl. Ryan Trevino

TEXAN, From C-3

Leinart is a great QB and all, but he’s got the help of Reggie Bush in the backfield. The two of them paired together is what makes USC a great football team, not Leinhart alone. Leinart or Bush wouldn’t even be my second choice. What about defense? The only thing more fun to watch than an explosive offensive attack, is a defensive shutdown late in the game. I think Ohio State line- backer A.J. Hawk is a phenom- enal player that will do great things in the NFL. The man has 60 solo tackles and 7.5 sacks for the Buckeyes this season. The only defensive player to ever win the award was Charles Woodson in ‘97, but that’s only because he returned kickoffs and punts, and was able to generate some offensive numbers. Defense is just as important as offense, and always has been, and it’s time we start giving the most prestigious award in college football to players who make things happen on the other side of the ball.

Bottom Line: Vince Young deserves this award more than Leinart or Bush combined. He breaks the mold on what people think a quarterback should play like, and he’s doing things now, as a junior in college, that veter- an quarterbacks in the NFL still can’t do. Also, I wouldn’t lose any sleep if Hawk took the award and finally earned some credit where credit is due, the defensive player.

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Makahiki participants parade with the akua loa toward Pyramid Rock Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii to mark the beginning of the Makahiki season. A warrior near the front of the procession periodi- cally blows on a conch shell to call everyone within hearing distance to the opening ceremonies. The Makahiki season coincides with the Hawaiian star-calendar new year and is a celebration of the harvest.

Makahiki — a time for ‘There is a season’ peace, celebration Story and Photos By Almost identical to the cere- of clouds, thunder, lightning, rain, many Hawaiians. Cpl. Rich Mattingly monies which countless generations agriculture and fertility — during The games included Hawaiian Community Relations Chief of Hawaiians have performed on the the four months of Makahiki signi- wrestling, bowling and spear-throw- turnMokapu peninsula, nativetfiesurn to us that there will be no war or ing competitionst urnbetween several Though the modern lights on the Hawaiians joined military service fighting among the Hawaiian peo- young warriors who looked the part flight line at Marine Corps Air members and visitors from the local ple during this time,” continued in their traditional garb. Facility were flickering in the dusk, community at Pyramid Rock, also Camvel. “I love it. I’ve been here for four the scene that unfolded last weekend known as Kuau, to celebrate the Lono is also represented by the years, and I’m disappointed I’ve between the Hale Koa and Pyramid beginning of the Makahiki season. rising of the constellation Na Huihui missed out on this for three. If I’m Rock beaches could have taken place They also presented offerings to O Makalii, known also as the on the island next year, I’ll definite- centuries ago. the Hawaiian god Lono, traditional- Pleiades or “Seven Sisters.” The con- ly bring my family back to this,” said With a long, low drone from a ly the god of the sky and agriculture, stellation is in the night sky for Petty Officer 3rd Class Eric Halles, conch shell and the raising of the in a celebration of life and peace. approximately four months every loadmaster with Fleet Logistic cloud-like akua loa, the earthly rep- “From ancient times, the year, giving rise to the traditional Support Squadron 51, a Navy resentation of the Hawaiian god Makahiki season has been a time for length of the Makahiki season. reservist who was experiencing his Lono made of two long pieces of peace, reflection, games, festivals With torches flickering, the cele- first Makahiki opening ceremony. white fabric attached to koa wood and planning,” said Donna Ann brants remained at Pyramid Rock for The Makahiki season will end in staffs, a ceremonial procession of tra- Kamehaiku Camvel, Ahupuaa hours, singing traditional Hawaiian March, with celebrations held at the ditionally clad Hawaiian warriors Restoration Council of Heeia chair- songs and sharing the spirit of aloha Hale Koa Beach. followed by women and children man and a member of the third gen- well into the night. Camvel said Marines, Sailors and paraded toward Pyramid Rock to sig- eration of her family to preside as The next morning brought the their families would be welcome Offerings are presented to the Hawaiian nal the opening of this year’s Makahiki event coordinator aboard “Makahiki Games” to Hale Koa once again to participate in the fes- god Lono, god of rain, agriculture and fertil- Makahiki season aboard Marine MCB Hawaii since the 1970s. Beach, known also as Kahananui, tivities and games as they have been ity, during the opening ceremonies of the Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. “The presence of Lono — the god which is considered sacred land by every year. Makahiki season.

Jordan Suapaia, 6, plays a game he describes as Hawaiian checkers, or “Konane.” It is a game of strategy similar to checkers and widely believed by historians to be a game that was used as a tool to instruct warriors. The object of the game is not so much to take your opponent’s “papumu,” or game- stones, than it is to iso- late your opponent’s papumu and prevent your opponent from being able to make a move.

Below — Hula dancers perform for Makahiki celebrants at the base of Pyramid Rock during Makahiki opening cere- monies last week. The dancers sang traditional Hawaiian songs as well as a few festive new tunes, all in Hawaiian. The sunset ceremony lasted well into the night as groups per- formed and participants “talked story” for hours.

An opponent is thrown off his feet, losing the match. In this variation of wrestling, opponents are allowed the use of only one leg as they hold the other while trying to throw each other off balance. Hawaiian wrestling matches were held during the Makahiki opening ceremonies at Hale Koa Beach. The various matches pitted young men against one another in feats of strength and quickness. Other games played included an ancient version of bowling and the ever-popular spear-throwing competitions.