INSIDE Hawaii Military Week Events A-2 Word on the Street A-3 Beach Clean Up A-4 Spouse Appreciation A-6 Every Clime and Place A-8

Waimea Beach Feature B-1 MCCS B-2 Sports B-3 Word To Pass B-4 M ARINEARINEMarine Makeponos B-5 VolumeM 30, Number 18 www.mcbh.usmc.mil May 17, 2001 Sending smoke signals Island veteran honored Cpl. Roman Yurek Combat Correspondent

Nearly 34 years after his courageous acts in Vietnam, Joseph “Pineapple” Kam- aka received his Bronze Star, May 11, at a ceremo- ny at MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. “On the night of 6 September 1967, Corporal Kamaka, a member of the Second Platoon point ele- ment, was ordered to lead his company forward to Cpl. Roman Yurek break through an encircling Joseph Kamaka speaks enemy and effect the relief to Marines during his of a Marine rifle company award ceremony Friday. that was heavily engaged the 54-year-old Maui resi- with a numerically superior dent. “The company was in force,” reads the Bronze really bad shape when we Star citation. got there. They had 132 Kamaka began his tour Marines, and of those, 29 of duty in the Marine Corps were killed in action and in 1966 at the age of 18. another 55 were wounded.” The memory of Sept. 6, At 8:30 a.m., Kamaka’s 1967, is one that Kamaka unit, Company Point, Kilo said he will never forget. Co., 3rd Bn., 5th Marine

Cpl. Roman Yurek “In the morning, the Regiment, 1st Marine North Vietnamese Army Division, was called in to Sergeant Jeremy Riglesberger, the Nuclear, Biological and Chemical noncommissioned officer for HQ Bn., waves the gas towards the Marines as they break the seal of their mask. This training is required for all Marines and ambushed India Co., 1st assist India Co. Kamaka helps them stay profiient in the use of their protective equipment. Bn., 5th Marine Regiment, my sister battalion,” said See BRONZE, A-10 Spill management drill a success for MCB Hawaii Sgt. Richard W. There were three exercise objec- According to federal regulations, Windward side of the island.” “The exercise draws together Holtgraver Jr. tives for the SMTT. The team MCB Hawaii, like other entities This year’s seven-and-a-half- representatives from all the agen- Combat Correspondent wanted to create an awareness of which store and use bulk fuel, is hour exercise pulled together thir- cies that would be involved if a re- potential hazards and problems as- considered a “potential spiller” of ty-eight “players” from MCB al oil spill occurred on Oahu,” ex- More than 30 department heads sociated with an oil spill, and the re- oil and oil by-products. Hawaii including the Environmen- plained Maj. Rob Rouse, director of and key personnel from various quired response actions. All such entities are required to tal Compliance and Protection MCB Hawaii EC and PD. sections of MCB Hawaii success- They also wanted to exercise and prepare for and respond to any oil Department, specialists in wildlife, In order to gauge the installa- fully completed the Spill Manag- evaluate established plans and pro- spills. cultural and natural resources tion’s spill response procedures and ement Team Training Table Top cedures for responding to, contain- “This installation is not a high- preservation. its ability to handle a serious inci- Exercise on May 2. ing, cleaning up and reporting oil risk facility, but there is a chance of Other K-Bay sections represent- dent, a worst case scenario was giv- The annual exercise tested the spills. a spill, and we are prepared for ed in the exercise included water- en to the participants. ability to respond to a large spill The third objective was to re- that,” said Rocky Owens, emer- front operations, air operations, fa- A large spill has a quick and im- from within the base with minimal, view limitations, shortfalls, and gency planning and spill response cilities, waste management, legal, mediate impact on the local envi- if any, effect on the environment or concerns, and identify unresolved manager for MCB Hawaii. “We are communications, medical, comp- local community. issues. the only spill response team on the troller, and Public Affairs. See SMTT, A-10 Base Comm Center Marine Raider named best in Corps Pvt. Iain A. Schnaible headed for home Combat Correspondent Cpl. Jacques-René Hébert The G-6 communications center aboard MCB Hawaii, MarForPac Public Affairs Office Kaneohe Bay, was named “Local Control Center of the Year” HONOLULU – Norman “Mort” Mortensen of Camp recently by the Marine Corps Defense Message System Douglas, Wisconsin, should be 86 years old, sitting on his Program Office. front porch, bouncing his grandchild on his knee and look- The award is presented for outstanding achievement by an ing back on a life that was both long and fulfilling. But LCC in providing messaging services to the commands that he’s not. fall under their responsibility. Cpl. Jacques-René Hébert Instead, Pfc. Norman W. Mortensen valiantly gave his In a letter to the LCC staff, Lt. Gen. Frank Libutti, com- life to the cause of freedom more than 7,000 miles from The remians of Pfc. Norman Mortensen, along with a mander, Marine Forces Pacific, commended their inclusive set of dress blues and appropriate decoration, lie in home, on an island many Americans know nothing of. working environment that used the talents of every Marine wait during a ceremony at Borthwick Mortuary. On May 10, Mortensen received an emotional hero’s eu- to meet and exceed the standard. logy and farewell at Borthwick Mortuary, as his remains tions and strafing enemy aircraft forced the remaining “The credit has to go to everybody; it was a team effort,” departed for home after an absence of nearly 60 years. Raiders to leave their brethren on the small atoll, report- said Gunnery Sgt. Harold Holden, Comm Center staff non- Mortensen was a member of the Marine Corps Raiders, edly paying a local islander to bury them. Retrieving their commissioned-officer-in-charge. “Every Marine had a mis- a special operations group formed by then Lt. Col. Evans fellow Marines, however, proved much more difficult than sion to complete so that we could accomplish our overall F. Carlson. The Raider battalions were precursors to to- originally imagined. Nineteen of the Raiders never made mission.” day’s Marine Force Reconnaissance or the Navy’s SEAL it home, and remained in an unmarked, mass grave, until The Comm Center provides its customers with a reliable program, and were known for their unorthodox training many years later. means to transmit and receive organizational messages. tactics and philosophies. In 1948, a Graves Registration Team carried out a search The efforts of the Comm Center Marines to meet and ex- At the advent of World War II, a force of approximate- for the lost Marines, but to no avail – the Marines were ceed the requirements of the Marine Corps Defense Message ly 200 Raider Marines set out for Butaritari Island in the nowhere to be found. Subsequent searches came up with System Program Office have not gone unnoticed and have Makin Atoll, for an attack on a small, Japanese base for the same results. In November 1999, when the Army’s earned them acclaim as the best in the Marine Corps. seaplanes. On Aug. 17, 1942, though outnumbered by the Central Identification Laboratory, Hawaii, centered at “Your accomplishments are well deserved and are a direct enemy and challenged by a vicious sea, the Raiders suc- Hickam Air Force Base, sent a search and recovery team reflection of your leadership, commitment and dedication to ceeded in flushing out the opposition and taking the base Marine Corps Base Hawaii, our Corps and country,” said Lt. – not, however, without casualties. Dangerous surf condi- See RAIDER, A-10 Gen. Libutti. “Thank you for a job well done.” Hawaii Military Appreciation Week Begins see page A-2 A-2 • May 17, 2001 HAWAII MARINE President’s Armed Forces MCBH NEWS Civilian Employee Appreciation Appreciation Week message Meal scheduled for Wednesday I am proud to offer my sin- BRIEFS On Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Anderson Hall cere thanks during Armed Dining Facility will open its doors to all civilian workers Forces Week to the brave men aboard MCB Hawaii. Show your civilian counterpart just how TTENTION ILITARY and women who protect our A , M much you appreciate their efforts by taking them out for lunch. POUSES Nation. S Fees are as follows: $3.20 (standard) or $2.65 (family mem- Several seats remain for the Military Spouse During the past several bers of E-4/below.) Contact Gunnery Sgt. Sekeres at 257-1621 Reception at I’olani Palace on Monday, between months, I have been privi- or Gunnery Sgt. Hoffert at 257-9590. 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. leged to witness personally This event, one of several sponsored by the the depth of your dedication Menu Items Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii during Hawaii and the strength of your char- Military Appreciation Week, will include docent acter. The professional man- Steamship Round/Au’jus Dinner Rolls tours and lunch. ner in which you conduct your Gravy Assorted Pies Attire is Aloha semi-formal (avoid wearing duties, your can-do spirit, and Mashed Potatoes Chocolate Chip Cookies heels, as walking is required.) Call the Public your sense of patriotism all Chicken Noodle Soup Strawberry Shortcake Affairs Office (257-8840, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., to- reflect the fact that our Armed President Bush New England Clam day through Friday) to reserve your seat. Forces are second to none in Chowder This treat is just for YOU! Call now, and plan the world. Shrimp Scampi to enjoy a visit to this historic Hawaiian show- In a world of both existing and emerging threats, you pro- Seafood Newburg place! vide a strong and steady defense. Because of you, America is Baked Fish Fillets a secure nation where our citizens can hope, dream, and live Fried Chicken their lives in freedom. ALL-HANDS A-76 BRIEF Shrimp Fried Rice My office holds no greater honor than to serve as your An All-Hands A-76 Study brief for all civil- Baked Macaroni and Commander in Chief. On behalf of all Americans this Armed ian MCB Hawaii employes is scheduled June 21 Cheese Forces Week, I salute you for the tremendous contributions you beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Base Theater. French Style Green Beans make to our Nation’s defense. You are guardians of peace and For more information, call the Business Broccoli Combo liberty and have the thanks of a grateful Nation. Management Hotline at 257-3188, or logon to Macaroni Salad May God bless you all. the MCB Hawaii homepage at www- Potato Salad mcbh.usmc.mil. Fruit Salad George W. Bush SPECIAL OLYMPICS SUMMER GAMES Special Olympics athletes and coaches from Ring around the monolith all over Hawaii will compete in the 33rd Annual Special Olympics Summer Games Memorial Day Weekend at Rainbow Stadium at the University of Hawaii. Opening ceremonies featuring a parade of ath- letes carrying the “Flame of Hope” will begin May 25 at 6 p.m. For more information, call Noreen Conlin at 528-0881. The Special Olympics Summer Games orga- nization is also actively seeking one senior en- listed Marine, Sailor, Soldier or Airman to help coordinate volunteers. He or she must be able to take charge and handle and coordinate multi- ple tasks, and must be available the entire week- end of May 25 - 28. If interested, contact Dan Epstein at 780-1415.

WINDWARD HALF- MARATHON The Windward Marathon Asssociation pre- sents the Windward Half-Marathon May 20. This event is comprised of four races: a 13.1- mile half-marathon, which begins at 6 a.m., a 5K, which begins at 6:30 a.m., 400-yard race for 6-8-year-olds, which begins at 8 a.m. and a 100- yard race for 3-5-year-olds, which begins at 8:15 a.m. Entry fee for entering the 400 and 100 yard races is $10 each; $13 for 5K entrants, and $20 for the half-marathon. Entries must be post- marked by May 13 — a $5 late fee will be added thereafter. For more information, contact 1st Sgt. Patrick Dougherty at 257-5900.

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Base Emergency 257-9111 MPD 257-7114 Crisis Hotline 521-4555 Child Protective Services 832-5300 Fraud, Waste, Abuse & EEO 257-8852 Business Management Hotline 257-3188

Hawaii Cpl. Jacques-Rene Hebert Children visiting the Bishop Museum in Honolulu encircle a statue during a school trip to the facility last month. The MARINE museum, which was founded in 1889, will hold its “Family Sunday, Island-Style” Military Day this Sunday. The muse- Commanding General Brig. Gen. R. E. Parker Jr. um will grant free admission to military members with special coupons available at MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, and Public Affairs Director Maj. Chris Hughes Camp Smith ITT offices. The museum will also be the the site of the Armed Forces Karaoke Contest finals, beginning Public Affairs Chief Gunnery Sgt. Rhys A. Evans at noon. For more information, logon to www.pacom.mil/staff/maw/index.html. Press Chief Sgt Robert Carlson Editor Sgt. David Salazar Lifestyles Editor Aiko Brum The Hawaii Marine is an unofficial newspaper published every MILITARY APPRECIATION Thursday by RFD Publications, Inc., 45-525 Luluku Road, Kaneohe, HI 96744, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Marine Corps under exclusive contract to the U.S. WEEK EVENTS Marine Corps. This civilian enterprise newspaper is an autho- rized publication for members of the military services. Month of May Military Night at the Polynesian Cultural Center Contents of the “Hawaii Marine” are not necessarily the of- Military Month (discounted tickets for military at Atlantis ficial views of or endorsed by the United States Government, Submarines, Sea Life Park, Waimea Falls Park and USS Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. the Department of Defense or the U.S. Marine Corps. All ad- Missouri) Family Sunday Island Style-Military Day at Bishop Museum vertising is provided by RFD Publications, Inc., 235-5881. Free admission w/special coupons*; reduced cost tickets also The appearance of advertising in the “Hawaii Marine” in- Thursday, 6 p.m. available (see PACOM website for ticket information) cluding inserts and supplements does not constitute endorse- Opening Ceremony at USS Missouri Battleship Memorial, Karaoke Finals Competition (noon - 2 p.m.) ment of the firms’ products and services by the DoD, DoN or Ford Island the U.S. Marine Corps of the products or services advertised Monday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Everything advertised in the Hawaii Marine shall be made Saturday, 7:30 a.m. Military Spouses reception at Iolani Palace (see MCBH available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, 5th Annual 1stMAW/ASE Triathlon/Duathlon at MCB Briefs for details.) color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physi- Hawaii K-Bay (see page B-2 for details.) 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. cal handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Military Night at Hale Koa Luau Dinner Show of the purchaser, user or patron. “A Capital Day Down Capitol Way” (free tours of historic Editorial content or public service announcements (i.e. all buildings; downtown Honolulu) Wednesday, noon - 1:15 p.m. content other than paid advertisements) is edited, prepared and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Annual Recognition Luncheon, Hilton Hawaiian Village provided by the Public Affairs Office aboard Marine Corps “Living History Day” at Hawaii Army Museum, Ft. Hotel Base Hawaii. Opinions expressed are not to be considered an DeRussy (near Hale Koa Hotel, Honolulu) official expression of the DoD or the U.S. Marine Corps. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. May 26 To contact the MCB Hawaii Public Affairs Office use the Combined Military Band Concert at Hawaii Theatre Military Day (at Border’s Books & Music, Ward Center & following addresses: (1130 Bethel St., Honolulu) Waikele MarForPac Band to host. Hawaii Marine, Building 216, MCB Hawaii Seating: first-come, first-seated (doors open at 6 p.m.; seats * Coupons for Bishop Museum event are available at K-Bay Kaneohe Bay, HI, 96863 held only until 6:45) and Camp Smith ITT offices. e-mail: [email protected] Free tickets available (see PACOM website for ticket info) Additional info on HMAW is available on the Web at Fax: 257-2511, Phone: 257-8840 See note below for MCB Hawaii Public Affairs phone num- www.pacom.mil/staff/maw/index.html, ber to call for more info) or by calling MCB Hawaii PAO Community Relations, at 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. 257-8840. HAWAII MARINE May 17, 2001 • A-3 President Bush’s Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Proclamation WWORDORD ONON THETHE As we move into the 21st in 1970 to approximately 10.5 SSTREETTREET century, the United States con- million in 2000. tinues to greatly benefit from Asian/Pacific Americans the contributions of its diverse bring to our society a rich cul- citizenry. Among those who tural heritage representing many What have influenced our country, languages, ethnicities, and reli- Asian/Pacific Americans merit gious traditions. Whether in Asian/Pacific special recognition. Their government, business, science, achievements have greatly en- technology, or the arts, Asian American has riched our quality of life and /Pacific Americans have added have helped to determine the immeasurably to the prosperity course of our Nation’s future. and vitality of our society. As influenced you Many immigrants of Asian family members, citizens, and heritage came to the United involved members of the com- the most? States in the nineteenth century munity, they reinforce the val- to work in the agricultural and ues and ideals that are essential transportation industries. to the continued well-being of “Senator Daniel Laboring under very difficult our Nation. K. Inouye, he conditions, they helped con- Diversity represents one of Defenselink photo gave a heroic ef- struct the western half of the our greatest strengths, and we President George W. Bush speaks to servicemembers during fort to save his first transcontinental rail- must strive to ensure that all the White House’s luncheon honoring servicemembers of the buddies in World past and present in March. War II and lost road. Their hard work was in- Americans have the opportunity his arm in the valuable in linking together the to reach their full potential. By “Asian/Pacific American Her- and history of Asian/Pacific process. That is East and West coasts, thus vast- recognizing the accomplish- itage Month.” Americans and to celebrate the what defending ly expanding economic growth ments and contributions of NOW, THEREFORE, I, role they have played in our na- your country is and development across the Asian/Pacific Americans, our GEORGE W. BUSH, President tional story. all about..” country. Over time, other im- Nation celebrates the impor- of the United States of America, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I migrants journeyed to America tance of inclusion in building a by virtue of the authority vested have hereunto set my hand Sgt. Soojin O from East Asia, Southeast Asia, brighter future for all our citi- in me by the Constitution and this seventh day of May, in the Motor Vehicle and the Asian Subcontinent. zens. the laws of the United States, do year of our Lord two thousand Operator Today, Asian/Pacific Amer- To honor the achievements of hereby proclaim May 2001, as one, and of the Independence of MCAF icans are one of the fastest Asian/Pacific Americans, the Asian/Pacific American Herit- the United States of America the growing segments of our popu- Congress, by Public Law 102- age Month. I call upon the peo- two hundred and twenty-fifth. lation, having increased in num- 450, has designated the month ple of the United States to learn ber from fewer than 1.5 million of May each year as more about the contributions George W. Bush “Lucy Lui, be- cause she is a strong, indepen- Marine’s cultural background dent woman.”

Sgt. Maly proves helpful to Corps’ missions Soukkaseum Motor Vehicle Operator Sgt. Richard W. Holtgraver Jr. MCAF Combat Correspondent

Behind his prescription glasses are dark eyes that hide his true emotions, and a con- stant look of focused attentiveness. His five-foot-six-inch frame rests com- fortably in the chair as he leans back with “Filipino singer his hands folded across his stomach. Gary Valencio, he When he speaks, his words are clear and spends his time unbroken. There is almost no way to know helping people in that he was from anywhere else in the world need and even though he is ill, he other than Dallas, Texas. still hasn’t given up Sergeant Soulaphonh Thammavongsa, on life.” facilities non-commissioned officer for headquarters and Service Co., 1st Bn. 3rd Lance Cpl. Marine Regiment, is able to speak Thai and Emerald M. Trias Laotian, and has found his ability to trans- Supply Clerk late those languages useful to the Marine HQ Bn., MCB Corps. Hawaii In August 2000, Thammavongsa provid- ed his skills as an interpreter in Laos for the Joint Task Force Full Accounting while looking for the remains of American sol- Sgt. Richard W. Holtgraver Jr. diers missing in action during the Vietnam Sergeant Soulaphonh Thammavongsa, facilities non-commissioned officer for “The Asian Serv- War. Headquarters and Service Co. 1st Bn., 3rd Marine Regiment, has faced many ob- icemembers whose stacles during his lifetime, but his dedication to his family and the Corps has helped Born in Veitaine, Laos, in December lead him in the right direction. families were in- 1971, Thammavongsa’s family went though terned during many hardships before coming to America Thammavongsa. “It was very frustrating.” With his parents gone Thammavongsa World War 11, but in 1978. Thammavongsa graduated from Skyline became the family figure head, a transition who still went out Thammavongsa said his parents brought High School in 1989, and immediately that was simple because of the lessons he and fought and re- turned home to ex- him up with a strong sense of family re- started to look into joining one of the mili- learned from his parents: family always perience more sponsibility. tary services. comes first. racial adversity.” His father, Bounthiem, was a soldier for “I always knew I was going to join the The responsibility of taking care of his the Loyalist Army in Laos during the first military, just like my father did,” said family is still there, because he sends mon- Gunnery Sgt. half of the 1970’s. Thammavongsa. “I joined the Marines be- ey to his brothers and sisters in Fresno, Kenneth S. “In 1975 communist forces took over cause they were the first ones to come and Calif. Park Laos by defeating the Loyalists Army,” said ask me.” While he still has some financial respon- Company Gunnery the 29-year-old. “The loyalist military fol- I also liked the way the recruiter’s uni- sibilities with his family, Thammavongsa is Sergeant lowers, and their families, were hunted form looked, he said. coming to a crossroads in his life. H&S Co., 1st down and killed. Shortly after becoming a naturalized U.S. He has a 25-year-old fiancee, Vein, liv- Radio Bn. “My family spent two years on the run citizen in 1990, he joined the Marine Corps ing in his hometown of Vientaine, Laos, and from the communists before we reached a and went to boot camp at Marine Corps he is unsure of subjecting her to the rigors refugee camp in Thailand,” he recalled. Recruit Depot, San Diego. of being a Marine Corps wife. “My family has in- After spending a year in the camp, the The Corps was an eye-opening experi- “She doesn’t speak English, so it would fluenced me the Thammavongsa family received permission ence for Thammavongsa because for the be unfair for her to come into this environ- most. Who I am to come to the United States. first time in his life he was forced to spend ment,” said Thammavongsa. today is because of “Basically, America was not my father’s all of his time with people from different Despite his future being uncertain, the way I was first choice, it was France, but France was ethnic backgrounds. Thammavongsa has no ill feelings about the brought up in the all booked up,” revealed Thammavongsa. While he was in high school he hung out situation he is in. He said he realizes that traditions of the is- “He could speak French, but he didn’t un- with other Asians. the Marine Corps has given him experi- land.” derstand a word of English.” When he came into the Corps, it was the ences he will never forget. Once his family arrived in America, they first time he was around people from a va- “I love being a leader of Marines,” he Nadine Ann quickly put roots down in Dallas, Texas, and riety of other races. said. Aquino opened up a grocery store; a business they “I think it made me a better person be- He has also learned to plan for the future Payroll were familiar with from Laos. cause it forced me to deal with people oth- in the Marine Corps, so he has a goal he is Accounting Technician Living in a small, tight knit community er than Asians,” reflected Thammavongsa. working towards. Base Comptroller on the eastside of Dallas, one of the hardest “It opened up my horizons because I was “Right now I’m trying to save up as much things for Thammavongsa to overcome able to realize there were more than just money as I can,” said Thammavongsa. “I growing up was the stereotypes attached to Asians in the world.” hope to open a grocery store in Laos, if I get him by the other students in his school. When Thammavongsa enlisted in the out.” “People always thought I had a lot of Marines Corps, he maintained his devotion Some of his best childhood memories money, and that I couldn’t speak English, to his family by sending much of his pay- were of him going to his aunt’s grocery “My dad because he because I was Asian,” said Thammavongsa. check back home to his parents. store in Dallas after school. Tham- has guided me to “I used to surprise people when I started One of the greatest goals that mavongsa would stock the shelves, work further my life as talking, because I spoke almost perfect Thammavongsa was able to accomplish the cash register and often run errands for far as education and English,” he added. during his Marine Corps career, amazingly, his aunt. achieving as much While in junior high school, had very little to do with the Corps. “It was a good feeling to be able to pro- as I can.” Thammavongsa became frustrated with “I was able to buy my parents a house vide people with the things they needed,” he school, because even though he could speak and a car they wanted,” said reflected. Petty Officer and write English exceptionally, the school Thammavongsa. “Nothing I’ve ever done No matter what happens in the future, 2nd Class still forced him to take English as Second has been for me, it’s been for my family.” Thammavongsa has goals and loved ones Eugene G. Torneros Language classes. In May 1998, Thammavongsa suffered a waiting and relying on him. Air Traffic “Even though there were some Asians great loss when his father died of a heart at- With many of the experiences he has en- Controller who could speak, and write better English tack. One year later his mother, dured during his lifetime, he should be able MCAF than most people, we were still categorized Mongkhonh, was diagnosed with cancer to take on any obstacle in front of him in or- and forced to take the classes,” said and passed as well. der to achieve what his heart desires. A-4 • May 17, 2001 HAWAII MARINE WWII Raider Diving Society cleans to speak at Pyramid Rock Beach Sgt. Robert Carlson and it really makes a differ- Kaneohe. “The current was Pearl Harbor Press Chief ence.” moving pretty fast, but we Viernez said fishing line, were able to get out past the church service When the Hawaii Diving netting, and plastic debris get waves and get the area Society decides to beautify a lodged in underwater holes, cleaned up.” Michael Redocto beach, its members pool their and the divers have the gear Laggie said he collected Navy Region Hawaii talents and skills to make a and the training to go out and fishing line, cassette tapes, a noticeable difference. get them. sock, and a lot of other de- Doolittle Raider and former Japanese Pyramid Rock Beach on The volunteers also bris. He said he also collect- Prisoner Of War Jacob DeShazer is the MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, cleared trash and debris from ed several golf balls, which featured speaker in a special service was the focus of the the shoreline. Several divers had moved with the sand Friday in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Society’s most recent effort brought friends and family, from the beach adjacent to Chapel. The military community and their May 5, and more than 50 and before they got into the the golf course. guests are invited to the 7 p.m. service, divers signed up to help. water, they scoured the sands “I got a late start, so I on- which coincides with festivities connected “We do a different beach for foreign objects. Lieu- ly found a few balls,” he said. with the May 21 world movie premier of, on the island each quarter,” tenant Cmdr. Deb Wade, a “There was one diver though “Pearl Harbor.” said Julie Snider, director of senior strike planner at U.S. who brought out a few hun- DeShazer, who was an Army Air Force Photo Courtesy of Navy Region Hawaii training and marketing for Pacific Command, brought dred of them.” bombardier in one of the planes that flew In this 1950 photo, Mitsuo Fuchida, Ocean Concepts, the sponsor along a metal detector to lo- Once the beach was the historic mission over Tokyo in 1942, commander of the Japanese squadron of the Hawaiian Diving cate debris hidden beneath sparkling clean again, both bailed-out of his B-25 when it ran out of that bombed Pearl Harbor, talks with Society. “Last time we the sands. on the sand and under the fuel. Following the raid, he was a POW Jacob DeShazer. DeShazer is sched- cleaned this beach, we col- The volunteers all agreed surf, the divers enjoyed a uled to speak at a May 18 service in the for 40 months – 34 of which were spent in Pearl Harbor Memorial Chapel at 7 p.m. lected nearly a ton of debris.” that cleaning up beaches barbecue lunch and raffled- solitary confinement. During his detain- The beach remained fairly where they dive not only off diving equipment provid- ment he made a vow if he survived. Forgiveness at Pearl Harbor” to leverage clean since their last visit, helps the environment, it al- ed by Ocean Concepts. Following his liberation on Aug. 20, interest in the movie. Snider said, but it still need- so makes the areas more Everyone who helped also 1945, DeShazer returned to the United Copies of this pamphlet are available ed a little work. beautiful for other divers. received a voucher for a free States to fulfill this vow by preparing for from the Aliamanu Military Reservation “A lot of debris gets “It was really clear under- tank fill. the Christian ministry — caveat was to re- Chapel and will also be distributed at the washed to this beach in the water out past where the The Hawaiian Diving turn to the land of his captors as a mis- May 18 service. spring because of the cur- waves were breaking,” said Society will work its magic sionary. “Of all of the stories within stories, this rents,” said lifeguard Petty Officer 1st Class Lee at another popular dive spot After being married for just two years, is one of the greatest,” said Navy chaplain William Viernez. “The Laggie, an aviation machin- next quarter, and Snider said the Rev. DeShazer and his wife Florence Luther Alexander of Navy Region Hawaii. divers help clean the debris ist mate at Marine Aviation anyone interested in helping arrived in Yokohama, Japan, in December “Only a select group of military personnel out of the water, annually, Logistics Support Element can call her at 677-7975. 1948. Amazingly, a tract he had written will be invited to attend the world premier titled, “I was a prisoner of Japan,” had of the movie “Pearl Harbor,” but everyone been distributed widely in that country is invited to attend this event – and we prior to his arrival. hope they will.”Alexander said he had the Even more surprisingly was that it was opportunity to meet Rev. DeShazer and his DeShazer’s tract that was instrumental in wife a couple of months ago during a vis- changing the life of one particular indi- it to California. The DeShazers, who re- vidual – the pilot who led the attack on side in Oregon, were in San Diego at a Pearl Harbor in 1941 — Mitsuo Fuchida. speaking engagement. In 1950, Fuchida became a Christian. “From that meeting, I had hopes of the DeShazer’s vow has been the founda- DeShazers being able to personally be in tion for a ministry that had lasted 30 years. Hawaii to tell their story to the men and The pamphlet “From Pearl Harbor to women who [now] serve in and around Calvary” contains the testimonies of both Pearl Harbor,” he said. Fuchida and DeShazer. For more information on this event, call However, recently the Bible Literature Chaplain Ken Pfeiffer at the AMR Chapel International publisher modified the cov- (836-4599) or Chaplain Alexander at Sgt. Robert Carlson er design and changed the title to “Finding Navy Region Hawaii (473-3971). A group of divers from the Hawaii Diving Society prepares to enter the surf during the cleanup. A-6 • May 17, 2001 HAWAII MARINE Spouse Appreciation

Photo Courtesy of MCAF Wicker, left, and Maestas, right, look across the flight- line they manned Feb. 8. MCAF air traffic controllers keep cool in face of adversity Chief Petty Officer Kenneth M. Lane Marine Corps Air Facility

Recently, in support of exercise Hawaii Combined Arms Operations 2001, Marine Corps Air Facility was faced with its toughest task. On Feb. 8, during an extensive recovery of 22 F-18 Strike Fighter aircraft, the weather deteriorated to a point that the airfield was overcome by a driving rain that reduced visibil- ity to one-eighth of a mile, making it unsafe to land on. The situation continued to decline when an aircraft checked in fuel critical, the airfield’s radar systems were out of service, and the runway was closed due to an F-18 en- gaging the arresting gear. The MCAF Air Traffic Control team immediately took control of the situation. Approach Controller, Petty Officer 1st Class Harvey Wicker sequenced the aircraft for surveil- lance approaches while Petty Officer 2nd Class Lawrence Maestas, the Control Tower Supervisor, coordinated with MCAF Recovery on the expeditious removal of the F-18 from the arresting gear. Additionally, Air Traffic Control coordinated with Honolulu Approach Control for the emergency divert of 2 F- Pvt. Iain A. Schnaible 18’s to Hickam AFB due to minimum fuel. Nico Duncan, Headquarters Bn., MCB Hawaii Key Volunteers team leader, gives a rose to Barbara Hamm at The Sailors’ quick and decisive actions displayed during the Marine Corps Exchange Complex Friday. The Key Volunteers teamed up with Lifestyles, Insights, this challenging evolution were significant in the safe and Networking, Knowledge, and Skills to celebrate Military Spouse Appreciation Day by presenting 400 roses to military spouses aboard MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. successful recovery of all aircraft. Wicker and Maestas were awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal by Marine Corps Air Facility’s Commanding Officer, Lt. Col. Aaron E. Aldridge on April 2. A-8 • May 17, 2001 HAWAII MARINE EVERY CLIME AND PLACE Martial Arts addition alters Boot Camp schedule Maj. Kimberley J. Miller “There is nothing broken with undergo their battalion comman- MCRD San Diego Public recruit training. It is better now der’s inspection. Affairs Officer than it has ever been. We are just The Emblem ceremony will take trying to improve upon it a bit place Thursday, one day prior to Marine Corps recruit training more. And if we are not improving graduation, following a four-mile took another step forward in the upon it we will be the first to admit motivation run. The ceremony will evolutionary process of “Making it,” added Maj. Gen. Huly. be similar to the ceremony on the Marines” when Fox Co. recruits be- According to Maj. Gen. Huly, all Grim Reaper, except it will be held came the first San Diego recruits to changes are under review and will on the Parade Deck at the Depot. receive their tan belts May 3 in cer- be modified as necessary. An as- Family and friends will be able to emonies that also signified the sessment team comprised of mem- attend. Following the ceremony, completion of their 54-hour bers from various commands in- the new Marines will have the op- Crucible. cluding Training and Education portunity for five hours of on-base Earlier that morning, at the same Command, Quantico, Va., MCRDs liberty. location atop a mountain known as Parris Island, S.C., and San Diego, Fox Company, the first company the Grim Reaper — the summit of and Schools of Infantry at Camp to train under the new schedule, the final 30 degree climb that high- Pendleton, Calif., and Camp will graduate Friday. They are al- lights the end of Crucible — re- Lejeune, N.C., will evaluate the so the first to undergo the full 27 cruits from Charlie Co. closed a new training schedule. The assess- 1/2 hours of the Martial Arts chapter in Marine Corps history ment team will determine whether Program. Their successful comple- when they became the last San or not MCRD will continue with tion of the program resulted in be- Diego recruits to receive the the new schedule, modify it, or go ing awarded the tan belt. The Marine Corps Eagle, Globe and back to the old schedule. Marine Corps Martial Arts Anchor at the culmination of the Under the new schedule the first Program, MCMAP, was imple- Crucible. 23 training days remain largely un- mented into recruit training in The opening and closing chap- changed with the exception of November 2000 and is designed to ters are a result of recent modifica- adding portions of the martial arts build upon the success of the trans- tions to Marine Corps Recruit training requirements. Swim qual- formation process and the Crucible Depot San Diego’s recruit training ifications have moved from week at recruit training. sequence. The changes are taking six to week five to allow for swim Following Charlie Co.’s gradua- place in an effort to improve upon qualification remediation during tion May 11, all companies will be the Marine Corps recruit training Team Week, the week recruits con- conducting the new training sched- process. duct mess and maintenance duties. ule. A planning team assembled last The new Marine Corps Martial Arts “The advantage that we think we August to find a way to sequence Program has been integrated into are going to find,” said Col. Craig training so that final testing would all phases of training to include the S. Huddleston, commanding offi- Cpl. Justin R. Carter occur later in training and to find a Crucible. cer, Recruit Training Regiment, “is Changes to Marine Corps Basic Training include the awarding of the way to implement the Marine Because the Crucible was moved first and foremost we are going to tan belt at the end of the Crucible, in lieu of the Eagle, Globe and Corps Martial Arts Program into up one week in the new schedule cause not only the recruits but the Anchor. the recruit training schedule. and recruits will not have complet- drill instructors to be focused on the Training Battalion for field skills “We hope that some time this “We are looking at the overall ed all training requirements at the entire objective the entire twelve training, rifle marksmanship and summer we will be able to figure training schedule,” said Maj. Gen. completion of the Crucible the re- weeks.” the Crucible. out where we are with this,” said Jan C. Huly, commanding general, cruits will no longer be awarded the Under the old training itinerary, Because all training takes place Maj. Gen. Huly. “To see what is MCRD San Diego/Western Eagle, Globe and Anchor and will Huddleston said, much of the final aboard MCRD Parris Island they working and what is not working. Recruiting Region. “We are re-se- not be called Marines. testing occurred during the middle have been able to conduct all final Let’s evaluate, ‘How do we know it quencing twelve weeks of training “The Crucible itself,” said Maj. of the training process. Under the events the week before the is working? How do we know it is and a week of processing. As a re- Gen. Huly, “the thing that is being new system, final graded events Crucible. not working?’ We are going to take sult of that re-sequencing we have altered with it is the timing. The will occur in the last weeks of train- “The Road that gets Marines a good hard look at everything.” had to alter the timing of the substance of the Crucible, the parts ing. there (graduation) is already slight- Of the changes, Maj. Gen. Huly, Crucible. But that is only two and that make it up, the events we are “You don’t take finals until the ly different - the sequencing is al- who was a series and company a half days out of 12 weeks of train- going to do are going to remain end of the semester,” said ready different,” said Maj. Gen. commander during a previous tour ing. By so altering the timing we largely unchanged.” Huddleston. “And we are going to Huly, addressing concerns that the aboard the Depot in the early 70’s, have created some efficiencies lat- During the final two weeks of do it that way with the new sched- two recruit training Depots will not said, “We wouldn’t be the Marines er on in training where we are go- training, recruits will undergo their ule.” have mirror training schedules. “If if we weren’t trying to improve up- ing to have a couple of weeks at the final uniform fittings, a final phys- The Marine Corps Recruit you go look at the sequence of on something.” end of training conducted here at ical fitness test, take their final Depot’s size of 388 acres creates events as they happen at Parris “I think our forefathers would the Depot rather than just a week of practical application test and con- some training limitations. Recruits Island you will see that they are al- not only expect this of us but de- admin processing. duct their final drill evaluation and must travel to Weapons Field ready different.” mand it of us,” he concluded. HAWAII MARINE May 17, 2001 • A-9 MCCS opens ‘The Puka’ for Kaneohe Klipper golfers Debbie Aisoff months. We wanted to take our time as so not MCCS Public Relations to disrupt the Klipper too much,” said Kelsey. Strategically located between the Klipper’s Rose Petty, Marine Corps Community first and last nine holes, The Puka is a golfers’ Services Food and Hospitality employee of 25 hole-in-one for refreshments. Patrons will en- years never thought she would see this day. joy fresh sandwiches, hotdogs, fruit salads, Joyous tears streamed down her face as chips, candy and an array of beverages. Future Navy Chaplain Eastabrook performed a bless- plans for The Puka include adding a phone line ing for the MCB Hawaii Klipper Golf off of the ninth tee so patrons may phone in Course’s newest addition, “The Puka,” May their order and pick it up before taking on the 10. back nine holes. An intimate blessing, Running The Puka are the event was attended the “Roses,” both no by MCB Hawaii’s com- strangers to the food manding general, Brig. business. Rose Hutchins Gen. R.E. Parker, Jr., just received her MCCS Deputy Commander, Ten Year Pin, and Petty, Col. John A. LeMoine, affectionately known as Base sergeant major, “Auntie Rosie,” has Sgt. Maj. Filipo Ilaoa, served base patrons for Assistant Chief of Staff more than two decades. of Installations and “I’m just plain hap- Logistics, Kent Murata, Golf Course Manager, py,” said Petty. “The Puka will be a success Todd Murata, Logistics Director, George because it’s a convenient stop for golfers and Kelsey and Food Service Workers, Rose Petty both Rose and I enjoy the people, they’re like and Rose Hutchins. family.” The newly renovated site, The Puka, Bldg. The Puka officially opened for business 1298, is hardly new. According to Kelsey, the May 3. Operating hours are 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. structure is over 30 years old. The MCCS seven days a week. Facilities Department capitalized on the build- Whether you intend to chip the Klipper or ing’s 150 square feet to construct a viable one- snack on a few at The Puka, the Klipper Golf Debbie Aisoff stop-snack-shop from the inside out. Course is always willing to follow through to Rose Petty, an MCCS food service worker, shows Brig. Gen. R.E. Parker Jr., MCB “Our team revamped The Puka in two better serve MCB Hawaii’s patrons. Hawaii commanding general, the variety of refreshments at “The Puka.” A-10 • May 17, 2001 HAWAII MARINE

BRONZE, From A-1 been shot, including his platoon comman- caused allowed Kilo Co. to encircle India der. As the three-man team moved into a Co. and fight off the NVA. was asked to go along because of his jungle position, they were blocked by rice paddies. “All I wanted to do was save my com- experience and ability to speak Vietnamese. Kamaka knew he couldn’t take out the ma- rades,” said Kamaka, who also was award- When Kamaka and his unit arrived, they chine gun nest from there. ed a Purple Heart with one gold star during found their fellow Marines in the middle of Disregarding all he had learned about the ceremony for the injuries he sustained. a blood bath. cover and concealment, Kamaka went to the Later that night, Kamaka was hit with “I knew I had to stop the attack,” ex- one spot he knew he could fire from and hit shrapnel from an 82mm mortar round that plained Kamaka. “I asked for two volun- the nest. That spot was in an open area with blew him 10 feet into the air and killed both teers to provide cover fire for me. I could no protection or concealment. Marines with him at the time. His hip see the machine gun nest that was wiping With the first shot from his M-79 grenade wound was one of two that Kamaka sus- people out.” launcher, Kamaka destroyed the nest — but tained during his three-year duty in the Kamaka said that he “had no choice but as a result, became the main target of NVA Marine Corps. to volunteer.” In his unit, six Marines had troops. The distraction that Kamaka had Though his goal was to retire after serv- ing twenty years, he was separated from the Corps as a sergeant due to his injuries. Going from military life to civilian life was not Kamaka’s plan, but nonetheless, he found love and support before going back to Maui. While on Oahu, shortly before get- ting out of the Marine Corps, Kamaka and a few friends went to a local drive-in where he met his future wife, Ana. She was work- Official USMC photo ing part-time, but the two were soon mar- ried and eventually moved to Maui. There Kamaka as a sergeant shortly before discharge. they had two sons, Joseph Jr. and Travis. Like many combat veterans, Kamaka said families, especially their wives. “They will he had a hard time adjusting to life outside always be at your side.” of the military. He said he was thankful for Kamaka’s son Joseph followed in the places like Leathernecks, a local bar in Maui Marine Corps footprints of his family and where former Marines gathered, and for a served in Operation “Just Cause” where he, great family, as both helped him make the too, was wounded. transition to civilian life. “Once a Marine, always a Marine,” Cpl. Roman Yurek “The backbone of everything in my life Kamaka told present-day Marines during Brigadier Gen. R.E. Parker Jr., commanding general, MCB Hawaii, pins Kamaka’s is my family,” said Kamaka during the cer- the ceremony. “The Corps has been and will awards upon his chest during the morning colors ceremony Friday. emony. He told guests to take care of their always will be in my heart.”

RAIDER, From A-1 others, chose to bring their SMTT, From A-1 stances it needs to contend will fall on Waterfront learned to better respond to Marines home. For Mortensen, with during a spill situa- Operations. an incident from the exer- out to the South Pacific island home was Camp Douglas, ronment so the exercise was tion,” said Kim Beasley, The base must also work cise. to retrieve the fallen heroes. Wis., where family members conducted at “short fuse” general manager of the to prevent any impact to the “The overall response The remains were recovered still live. Arlene Myers of speed. Clean Islands Council. research facility on was that the exercise was a and returned to Pearl Harbor, Wauwatosa, Wis., Mortensen’s Very little time was al- “The weather and the tides Coconut Island in the cen- success, not only from the where they were repatriated sister, was chosen as the fami- lotted for making decisions are huge factors needing to ter of the bay during a large controllers who were mon- during a ceremony in ly representative to bring the and executing the spill re- be considered in the event oil spill. itoring, but also the federal December 1999. fallen hero back home. Upon sponse plan as the scenario of a large spill, because the “The base conducted a on-scene coordinator who Among the Marines was hearing the news of the recov- unfolded throughout the local community is so close pretty ambitious exercise praised the results as well,” Sgt. Clyde Thomason, who ery, Myers was relieved. day. to the base.” using their pre-developed said Owens. holds the distinction of being “I felt a mix of emotions,” The SMTT used a The Clean Islands plan and deploying that Although the written re- World War II’s first enlisted Myers reflected. “We were so 150,000-gallon aviation fu- Council oversees all of the plan in the field,” said sults of the SMTT are still Marine to receive the Medal of glad he was found, but the fam- el spill scenario to test the major companies in Hawaii Beasley. “Normally, the being evaluated, those in- Honor. ily considered him gone when notification procedures, when they conduct their drill is conducted inside volved in the exercise know Families of each respective all the other boys from World spill response control, con- own personal SMTTs, ac- kind of a command central that if the time comes, Marine were notified of their War II came home and he did- tainment strategies, forma- cording to Beasley. type of room.” MCB Hawaii will be able to missing loved ones’ return and n’t.” tion of the Incident Actually deploying the After the completion of effectively respond to a given the choice of home bur- Following the ceremony, af- Command System, logisti- spill response unit from the SMTT, the participants spill of any size and keep ial, or ter the red-rimmed eyes were cal and financial proce- Waterfront Operations with reviewed things that went the impact on the environ- group in- dried and the collective lump in dures, and legal issues. a 1,200-foot containment well and the lessons they ment to a minimum. ternment the observers’ throats had fi- People called “con- boom was important in at Arli- nally dissipated, emotions trollers” put together a sce- creating a realistic under- ngton were written across the faces of nario that changed as the standing of how quickly National the onlookers. According to day wore on. the base will be able to Cemetery Myers, the Marines’ recovery To change the situation respond to a large spill, in Virg- spoke volumes about the mili- the controllers called the and the effect it will have inia. tary, and especially, the Marine ICS to interject a new twist in and around the base. Morten- Corps. to the exercise and evaluate In the unlikely event sen’s “It’s obvious the Corps takes how the SMTT would re- of a large spill from the family, care of its own,” Myers stated. spond. base into Kaneohe Bay, along “I’ve always thought the “The base is faced with a the responsibility of de- Mortensen with five Marines were number one.” number of special circum- ploying the equipment Hawaii MMARINEARINE LLIFESTYLESIFESTYLES Hawaii Marine B Section May 17, 2001 A day at the bay

Above—Beachgoers bask in the weekend sun at Waimea Bay. The bay is more than a football field in length, allowing space for many people to relax after a week of office work or homework. Below—Although sun bathing, swimming and rock diving are some of the more popular activities during the low surf season, some people enjoy kayaking along the shoreline.

Some of the more advanced divers do back flips off the rock, showing the skill they have gained since the first time they took the plunge. Soaking up fun, sun in Waimea

Story and photos by Beachgoers soon discover that the shallow water is an op- Cpl. Roman Yurek tical illusion. After wading nearly six feet out, they can be Combat Correspondent chest deep, if not already swimming. Some of the locals show how deep the water is by diving WAIMEA, Hawaii—Nestled in the foothills of the off of a rock into the ocean water. Koolau Mountain Range, and across from Waimea Valley is At one end of the white sandy shoreline, a rock sticks out Waimea Bay. of the water more than 15 feet. Nearly anytime of day, people can be found lying out in This rock serves as a diving platform. Though many ad- the sun on its beach, swimming in its crystal clear waters, venturous jumpers plunge in feet first, a few decide to try diving off its nearby rocks and surfing its waves. more daring antics. The beach is relatively calm from May through September, Some even thrust themselves in headfirst while others but starting in October the calm waters turn to raging swells demonstrate front and back flips off some of the higher reaching 30 feet. points. Waimea Bay possesses the longest rideable surf break in There is more to do than swim, dive, surf and tan at the world, according to the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Waimea Bay. Behind the beach is a picnic ground. Bureau. This surf brings people from all over the world to Groups of all sizes can bring grills and coolers and re- try and ride the enormous waves. plenish their energy after a few hours of swimming and bak- Surfboards, however, cause a threat to swimmers, along ing in the Hawaiian sun. with the strong current that accompanies the huge waves. To visit Waimea Bay from MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Swimmers are encouraged to stay out of the areas where the take the Kamehameha Highway towards the North Shore. waves are breaking. Even during the summer a strong cur- This route takes nearly an hour because of the towns and res- rent is present in the bay that swimmers should be aware of. idential areas, but notice the many other scenic beaches and Lifeguards are posted along the shoreline for swimmers parks along the way, ripe for visits on other days. who venture too far out in the nearly transparent water and- For a quicker route, take Interstate Highway 3 to H-1 to- for surfers who may get injured in the strong waves. wards Pearl City. Then just follow the signs to the North Whether the water is rising to 30 feet or lightly crashing Shore. into the shoreline, the sight of the crystal clear water is one Waimea Bay — one of more than 20 beaches skirting Oahu of the attractions to the bay. — is one of the most popular because of its striking contrasts.

Above— After sun bathing for a while, many of the peo- ple at Waimea Bay Beach Park take to the water to cool off. The water is shallow near the beach, but the bot- tom drops quickly a few yards out.. Right—The sign for Waimea Bay is somewhat concealed and easy to miss. Coming from Kaneohe, look for the entrance to Waimea Valley. The Bay is just past the Waimea Valley entrance. B-2 • May 17, 2001 HAWAII MARINE MCCSMCCS M ARINE C ORPS C OMMUNITY S ERVICES www.mccshawaii.com POSSIBILITIES IN PARADISE By Debbie Aisoff, MCCS Public Relations Right Hand Man Night interested patrons should at- join the Staff NCO Rocker – Fri. 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. tive who will showcase a feast at Fairways. 254-5592. They carry out your or- tend the free orientation, Room as a full-fledged Sat. Sun. & holidays closed. sample of special orders as ders. They make you look Tuesday, May 29 at the member. Your good time well as offer expert advice on Military Academic Skills good. Time for payback. 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Photo courtesy of MCCS Go-Kart Thrills Contemporary, alternative rock group Sister Hazel is scheduled to head BayFest 2001 entertainment, with a concert on July 14 aboard Kapolei Hawaii Karting MCB Hawaii. The three-day-long extravaganza is open to the public. Center, June 16, 10 a.m. $60 per person. Register by June 8 at the SM&SP office, Bldg. 216. Bathtub Regatta BayFest 2001 entertainers announced Float Your Boat – What team will be the crowning champion Debbie Aisoff Hazel will perform hits from their sophomore Brothers / Big Sisters. In fact, the name, “Sister of the BayFest Bathtub MCCS Public Relations CD, Somewhere More Familiar, “All for you,” Hazel,” according to the CD Somewhere More Regatta? Get your four-person and “Happy.” From their latest CD, Fortress, Familiar, is stemmed from an “African- team together and create your Marine Corps Community Services proudly Sister Hazel will showcase their smash hits, American woman who ran ‘Sister Hazel’s aquatic masterpiece to compete announces the contemporary, alternative musi- “Change Your Mind” and “Champagne High.” Rescue Mission’ in Florida during the 1970s and on Sunday, July 15 at 2 p.m. at cians, Sister Hazel will rock the 12th Annual Sister Hazel is made up of five long-time early 1980s.” the BayFest waterfront. Free. Ocean Concepts BayFest, Saturday, July 14 on friends, Ken Block, Mark Trojanowski, Jeff In an interview with Universal Records, the Many prizes will be awarded. the main stage. Beres, Ryan Newell and Andrew Copeland who group’s current record label, singer / songwriter, For more information, call 254- Each year, Marine Corps Base Hawaii opens started this post-grunge band in 1994. With three Ken Block noted, “…we have a responsibility to 7593 or 254-7655. its gates to invite the entire Oahu community for CDs produced and success as their oyster, the give back to the community part of this incred- three days of carnival rides, contests and con- band foresees no slowing down in the future. ible opportunity we’ve enjoyed as Sister Hazel.” Fourth of July Kailua certs. Ocean Concepts BayFest 2001 is sched- Sister Hazel is not only known for their alter- Mark your calendars now to catch Sister Parade uled for July 13 – 15. Concerts are free with a native, pop/rock tunes, the group is continually Hazel, live at Ocean Concepts BayFest 2001. – The BayFest Float paid BayFest admission fee. involved in charitable foundations such as the For more BayFest Buzz, logon committee is seeking volun- Jet setting in from Gainesville, Florida, Sister Cancer Foundation, Humane Society and Big www.bayfesthawaii.com. teers to pass out flyers and candy during the Fourth of July Kailua Parade. Call ASE to host Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon Saturday Debbie Aisoff at 254-7570. Hoist up Your Sails Debbie Aisoff 7:30 a.m. aboard MCB or call 254-7590. vided by Island Triathlon & hune Water, Gatorade, MCCS Public Relations Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. The All contestants entering Bike. A free family fun ride Island Demo, Team Boca, – Now is the time to learn registration fee for military the Triathlon / Duathlon will take place following Bianchi, Domino’s Pizza, to sail. Classes are offered You may be an “Iron ID cardholders is $20, civil- need to check-in at the Base the races. Military static Spike’s Bagels, First July 16 – 20 and August 13 Man,” but are you ready to ians - $25 and Triathlon 3- Marina at 6 a.m. displays will be on-site and Hawaiian Bank Visa Aloha – 17 at the Base Marina for “Due the Tri or Tri the Du?” person teams are $60. Price The Duathlon consists of many patrons will receive Card, and 24 Hour Fitness. only $69. This special Marine Corps Base includes an exclusive race a 2-mile run, 11.1-mile bike prize giveaways. All race proceeds benefit discount applies to single, Hawaii invites the public to T-shirt while supplies last. race and a 3.5-mile run. The The 5th Annual 1st the quality of life for the active duty only. Call 254- compete in the All race contestants are Triathlon challenges com- MAW ASE Sprint Triathlon Marines, Sailors and their 7593 or 254-7666. Commanding General’s entered to win a Bianchi petitors with an 800-meter / Duathlon is presented by family members stationed Semper Fitness Series dur- Campione Racing Bike val- swim, 11.1-mile bike race Marine Corps Base Hawaii aboard MCB Hawaii. For Oceanside Paintball ing the 5th Annual 1st ued at $1,100.00. To regis- and a 3.5-mile run. and sponsored by The more information, call the MAW ASE Sprint Triathlon ter, stop by the Semper Participants’ bikes must Running Room, Island Athletics Office at 254- Let your “inner-predator” Fitness Center, Bldg. 3037 pass a safety inspection pro- Triathlon & Bike, Mene- 7590. come out to play. Saturdays / Duathlon on Saturday at 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sundays noon – 5 p.m. Call 254- 7593 for equipment rental MOVIE TIME fees. Prices: Adults (12 and older) $3, Children (6 to 11) $1.50, Children Josie and the Pussycats (PG-13) Friday at 7:15 p.m. (5 and younger) free. Matinee prices are $2 for adults and $1 for chil- Heartbreakers (PG-13) Friday at 9:45 p.m. Looking for something to dren. Parents must purchase tickets for “R” rated movies in person at Joe Dirt (PG-13) Saturday at 7:15 p.m. do? the box office for children 16 years old and younger. Exit Wounds (R) Saturday at 9:45 p.m. Mentor. Volunteer. Many For E-5 and below, admission is free to the second show on Friday Recess: School’s Out (G) Sunday at 3:30 p.m. MCB Hawaii youths need you. and Saturday evenings only. Sunday evenings, the price is $1 for all Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (PG-13) Sunday at 7:15 p.m. Share your talent, time and in- patrons. Please show your ID at the box office. Phone 254-7642 for Enemy at the Gates (R) Wednesday 7:15 p.m. sight. recorded information. Hawaii MMARINEARINE SSPORTSPORTS B-3, Hawaii Marine Sports Page May 17, 2001 Pirates deny G-Force in preseason victory, 17-12 Cpl. Roman Yurek deep and he started putting his Combat Correspondent throws over the plate again. Both teams seemed to put The 3rd Bn., 3rd Marine every last ounce of strength into Regiment Pirates emerged victo- their hits, throws and runs. rious after battling Marine Corps Halfway through the game, G- Air Facility G-Force during the Force was acting agitated be- 2001 MCB Hawaii Pre-Season cause of some of the referees’ Softball Tourney, Friday, at calls. Risely Field. Their complaints had no effect Thirteen teams showed up for on the Pirates though. the tournament to compete for Offensively, Pirates hitters put bragging rights when the season the ball through holes in the G- officially started, Monday. Force defense. The Pirates de- G-Force went into the game fense committed no errors, turn- with a slight advantage over the ing several double plays. Pirates, according to Kevin As the game drew to a close, Fitzgerald, G-Force second G-Force batters tried manufac- baseman, as his team had an hour turing runs by powering the ball to rest between their last game over the fence. and the fight for first with the The hits came up short Pirates. though, and when the Pirates In the first few innings, the made easy outs, the lead in- Pirates could not defy the power creased. of G-Force, but just as they’re In the end, the Pirates tri- known to bury their treasure, the umphed 17 — 12 over G-Force. Pirates had some power stashed “All right guys, that’s the way for later. to start off,” said Daniel Although aggressive hitting Chagoya, catcher for the Pirates, was allowing the Pirates to over- during an after-game huddle. run the field, they were strug- The Pirates have bragging gling after playing back-to-back rights going into the season, but games. that doesn’t mean that they will Pitcher Mike Kuhl began to be the champions this year. struggle with his tosses and some In the Pirates’ division, eight Cpl. Roman Yurek of his throws were falling short. other teams must be defeated in Edgardo Martinez, Pirate 2nd baseman, attempts to tag Rick Lehr, a G-Force outfielder, as he coasts towards Some motivational yells from order to rank number one over- second. his teammates made him dig all. The agony of defeat

Sgt. Richard W. Holtgraver Jr. Kevin Schommer from Twentynine Palms, Calif., shows his frustration at the All Armed Forces Volleyball tourmament, while the Navy team celebrates after the Navy beat the All-Marine team 25-23, and three games to none during their match on Tuesday. Schommer's emotion reflects the lack of winning results for Marines during the tournament despite the efforts of both the Men's and Women's teams. For more on All-Marine Volleyball, see next week’s Hawaii Marine. B-4 • May 17, 2001 HAWAII MARINE WORD TO PASS Hawaii Bicycling League’s 6th and homebound people on the is- Annual Tread Lightly Mountain land. Call Patty at 988-6747, or Bike Ride Marilyn at 531-0555. Kaneohe Marines and their fam- By Staff Sgt. Charles Wolf ilies have a unique opportunity to SemperToons Mustang Club Seeks Members ride the back roads and trails of the The Mustang Association is try- privately-owned Kualoa Ranch on ing to increase its membership. If Sunday, June 3. you were enlisted and made it to the Both novice and experienced rid- officer ranks, you are eligible for ers, singles and families, are invit- membership. Marines, active duty ed to participate in the Hawaii or reserve, male or female, retired or Bicycling League’s 6th Annual honorably discharged are welcome Tread Lightly Mountain Bike Ride. to join. For an application, write to The once-a-year event will pro- MCMA Inc., P.O. Box 1314, Delran, vide access to some great terrain N.J., 08075-04121. where classic Hollywood films such as “Jurassic Park” and the Ft. Shafter Arts and Crafts Shop soon-to-be-opened WWII movie The Ft. Shafter Arts and Crafts “Pearl Harbor” were filmed. More Shop is open to all active duty re- than seven miles of dirt trail will be tired servicemembers, DoD civil- opened, including two miles of sin- ians and their family members. gle track for experienced riders on- Facilities, instruction and sup- ly. plies available at the shop are: wood All trails are clearly marked and working, ceramics, pottery, stained will be staffed by course marshalls. glass, polymer clay, lei making and The Bike Factory will generously children’s classes. The shop is open sponsor the event and will provide every Friday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., mechanics to fix minor mechanical Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and problems. Also, sports medicine Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For professionals from Pacific Sports more information, call the shop at Care will provide first aid. Services YMCA building at 6:45 sary VA medical exam prior to de- The Third Marine Division 438-1071 during work hours. Unlimited drinks and snacks will be p.m. parting Hawaii, and provide the VA Association will hold its 47th available at three aid stations along The club’s goal is to provide as- with a copy of their final DD Form Annual Family Reunion in Irving, DAV Offers Rides the course. sistance to military families aboard 214 (Report of Separation). Texas Sept. 26-30. All Marines who The Disabled American Veterans Tread Lightly is not a race; there- MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, VA representatives are available have served with or been attached to offers free van rides for any veteran fore, riders can pick their trails, de- through scholarsihps and donations. on base or at Tripler, E Wing, to as- the Third Marine Division are en- having difficulty getting to or from ciding how far and how fast they New members are welcomed at sist members with their application. couraged to attend. medical appointments at the want to go. The bike ride is open to any meeting. For more information, When the DD 214 is received, the For more info, logon to www.cal- Veterans Administration or Tripler families, children, and hard core rid- call Michelle at 254-1355 or Christy VA will finalize the claim and pay trap.com, or call Sgt. Maj. Bill Army Medical Center. ers. Challenge yourself on the sin- at 253-0126. out any benefits that may be due. Krueger at (703) 451-3844 or Bill Certain restrictions apply. Call at gle and downhill tracks, or take a re- Servicemembers who apply early Ervin at (303) 494-7752. least three days in advance for an ap- laxing ride along the wide gravel All Enlisted Spouses’ Club Thrift enough prior to their separation date pointment. For more information, roads on the valley floor, as you ad- Shop can expect delivery of their com- 1/3 Reunion call 433-2477. mire the rugged mountains and lush The All Enlisted Spouses’ Club pensation benefits soon afer their Marines from 1/3 will hold their island vegetation all around you. Thrift Shop is open Mondays from separation. Call or visit the Veterans annual reunion in conjunction with WAVES Whatever your skill or adrenaline 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursdays from Service Center at Tripler to deter- the Third MarDiv Reunion in Irving, Active, retired and reserve level, you will find trails to suit your 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and mine if you are eligible to apply. Texas. women in the sea services interest- abilities. Saturdays, from noon till 3 p.m. Call 433-1000 or 1-800-827-1000, For more information, logon to ed in joining or obtaining info on Na Registration is $25 for adults and The last Saturday of every month toll free, or contact Fred Ballard, http://members.aol.com/hatch101 Nalu O’Hawaii, the local WAVES $15 for children 14 and under. Both is the Thrift Shop’s Special Brown Honolulu VAMROC Public Affairs or call Bill Ervin at (303) 494-7752. chapter, call Eugenia Woodward at prices include event T-shirts. Bag Sale. Fill a brown bag for $4. at 433-0049. 623-4735. Meetings are held the Application forms can be obtained The amount excludes ball dresses, Society of Military Widows second Saturday of every month and at the Semper Fitness Center, in all military clothing and consignments. Scout Leadership Wanted The Society of Military Widows are open to women in the Navy, bike stores, in Hawaii Race maga- The Thrift Shop is located in Boy Scout Troop 425, located meets the first Friday of the month Navy Nurse Corps, Coast Guard, zine, and by calling HBL at 735- Pless Hall, Bldg. 212, across from aboard MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, at 6 p.m. at MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe and Marine Corps. 5756. the car wash entrance on Third has openings for adult leadership. Bay Officers’ Club for an informal The mail-in deadline is May 25; Street and next to the Staff NCO Scoutmaster positions are available Mongolian Barbeque. Heart Disease however, late registration will be Academy. as well as positions on the adminis- They also meet every third Worried about heart disease and available on ride morning beginning For more information, call the trative committee. Saturday of the month at different strokes? Call the American Heart at 7 a.m. All proceeds benefit the Thrift Shop at 254-0841, or The troop meets every Tuesday at locations. For more information, Association at 1-800-242-8721. Mental Health Association in Michelle at 254-0551. 6:30 p.m., and conducts monthly call 262-7953. Hawaii and the Hawaii Bicycling outings (camping and hiking), as Sounds of Aloha Seeks Members League. VA Encourages Separatees to well as community service projects. Rod and Gun Club The Sounds of Aloha Chorus is The event will be held rain or File Early Claims Experience is not needed, only a de- The Kaneohe Rod and Gun Club looking for a few good men - who shine. Servicemembers who incurred sire to help form the future of meets on the first and third Tuesdays like to sing. For more than 50 years, residual injuries as a result of mili- America. of each month at the Bachelor the chorus has entertained local and All Enlisted Spouses’ Club (Staff tary service are encouraged to file Interested adults should call Dave Officers’ Quarters conference room. mainland audiences with its unique NCO and Enlisted) early VA disability claims. If a ser- Runyon at 254-2696 (evenings/ For more information on joining, sound, in a diverse repertoire of bar- The All Enlisted Spouses’ Club is vicemember is separating within 60 weekends), 257-1852 (workday), or call Wally Heyer at 254-5739. bershop standards, Broadway hits comprised of staff noncommis- to 120 days, they must submit their e-mail at [email protected] and more. The chorus rehearses sioned officers’ and enlisted spous- application, VA Form 21-256, with mc.mil. Meals on Wheels every Thursday at the Ala Wai Golf es. The club meets the third Monday a copy of their military medical Meals on Wheels is seeking vol- Course Clubhouse, second floor, at of each month in the Armed records, be available for any neces- Third MarDiv Reunions unteers to deliver meals to elderly 7 p.m. Call 262-2539. HAWAII MARINE May 17, 2001 • B-5

CG commends All-Marine finalists

Pvt. Iain A. Schnaible Brigadier Gen. R. E. Parker, Jr., MCB Hawaii commanding general, joined by Master Sgt. Robert Kellum, the all-Marine women’s volleyball team coach, shakes the hand of a team member at the MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay Semper Fit Center May 9. Brig. Gen. Parker commended the players on making the team and took part in the awarding of tro- phies to the representatives of the Marine Corps. Players from around the Marine Corps came to K-Bay for the men’s and women’s team tryouts.