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U.S. Navy photo by MCC(SW) John M. Hageman On May 12 an AH-64 Apache from the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade lands at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam en route to Wheeler Army Airfield. The Apaches are assigned to the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade from National Guard units as part of U.S. Army aviation restructuring. Seven Hawaii service members recognized Staff Sgt. Chris Hubenthal U.S. Pacific Command, said. “In addition to their regular duties Defense Media Activity – they’ve dedicated their time towards Forward Center Hawaii making our community a better place to live and in the process they’ve ac- Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet (center), speaks with Charles K. Hawaii Gov. David Ige and the complished their task,” Wendt said. Hyde, United Services Organization (USO) Pacific regional vice president (left) and Military Affairs Council (MAC) rec- In the Hawaiian culture, ohana Carlos Rowe (right), USO Hawaii Center director on May 11. ognized seven military members for means “family,” a word that some their sacrifices and achievements as might say these honorees epitomize part of Military Appreciation Month at through their efforts to give back to PACFLT commander lauds the Hawaii State Capitol, May 6. The the community. MAC worked with U.S. Pacific Com- In addition to wearing their uni- mand (PACOM) and service compo- forms, these men and women are USO’s support of Sailors, families nents to select the honorees. also youth coaches, JROTC mentors, Story and photo the answer is Sailors and their families. Ige said that it is important to high- Wounded Warrior volunteers, Red by MC2 Brian M. Wilbur That is exactly what the USO is charged light service members who go above Cross volunteers, and more. with supporting and exactly why the and beyond. Wendt congratulated the honorees U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs USO is so important.” “There are more than 50,000 for their efforts both on and off duty. The luncheon provided local pro- active duty military personnel in our “To the service members we’re Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. gramming updates to the USO council state, and they are an important part about to recognize on behalf of Ad- Pacific Fleet, expressed his appreciation and addressed future plans and strat- of our community,” he said. “Military miral Harris and PACOM, I thank for the work and support of the United egy throughout the region. Appreciation Month is an opportunity you for your exemplary service to our Services Organization (USO) during a “This is the 75th year of the USO. As for us to say mahalo to the men and nation and for stepping up and vol- working luncheon, May 11. we build upon the great support of the women that serve our nation and are unteering in this beautiful state and “The USO is a critical partner in ev- past and all of the things the USO has a part of Hawaii’s ohana.” for the people of these very special erything we do here in the Pacific be- provided to our forces in the conflicts “While selfless service is demon- islands,” Wendt said. cause it is all about people,” Swift said around the globe, we are looking for- strated by all of our service members, U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd during the event at Joint Base Pearl ward to the next 75 years,” said Charles the individuals being recognized to- Class Renee Cook, U.S. Marine Corps Harbor-Hickam. “People ask me what is K. Hyde, USO Pacific regional vice pres- day have truly gone the extra mile,” the most important resource that I have Maj. Gen. Eric Wendt, chief of staff, HAwaii > A2 assigned to me and, without a doubt, commander > A2 735th AMS Airman saves lives, awarded HFD Medal of Valor Story and photo by Kiser’s questions. Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich Kiser then focused his atten- tion on the fire still burning in 15th Wing Public Affairs the apartment. “I knew the job was not On May 5, U.S. Air Force done yet,” said Kiser. “There Staff Sgt. Brent Kiser of the was still something burn- 735th Air Mobility Squadron, ing in the unit. I knew there was awarded Honolulu Fire were at least a couple dozen Department’s Medal of Valor other residents lived in the during a commendation cere- complex. I wanted to take mony at the Mokulele Fire Sta- care of the situation and elim- tion No. 8. inate the hazard so everyone Kirk Caldwell, mayor of Ho- was safe.” nolulu, along with the Honolulu Kiser grabbed a fire extin- Fire Department chiefs recog- guisher and went back into the nized seven members of the local Staff Sgt. Brent apartment. Smoke filled his community for acts of heroism. Kiser, 735th Air lungs and burned his eyes as he “You don’t know if you are a Mobility Squadron, searched for the source of the hero until you are tested,” Cald- receives The fire. well said. “But we know one Honolulu Fire “I entered the apartment a thing, today the people here are Department’s few more times to try and put true heroes of Hawaii.” Medal of Valor from out the fire,” Kiser said. “The Kiser received this high- Lionel Camara Jr., smoke was so thick that I est honor for his selfless act of Honolulu deputy couldn’t stay in the apartment bravery when he rescued his fire chief. very long. I was getting dizzy, neighbors from their burning coughing and having a hard apartment. While taking a break from alarm, and then ran back up could not see. I went through time seeing. I found the source The Medal of Valor is given studying to talk to his wife, to the unit and knocked on the the unit until I discovered an of the fire in the oven and extin- to individuals who have acted who is stationed at Kunsan Air door. I could see smoke coming unconscious man lying on the guished it.” with extreme heroism with- Base, Korea, he began to smell from the seams of the door. I bed.” After extinguishing the fire, out regard to personal safety. smoke in his apartment. Kiser knew I had to get in there.” Kiser dropped the fire extin- Kiser escorted the victim and Kiser was presented the Hono- went out to his balcony to in- Without hesitation, Kiser guisher, pulled the man from the rest of the residents down lulu Fire Department’s Medal vestigate. grabbed a fire extinguisher the building and laid him down to the parking lot of the com- of Valor for his actions on New “I saw black smoke billowing from the hall and kicked in the in the breezeway. With the plex, away from any potential Year’s Eve 2015. out of an apartment two floors door. Smoke immediately en- knowledge he gained as a self- danger. Red lights bounced off He was scheduled to work on below me,” Kiser said. “It was gulfed him. aid and buddy care instructor, the building walls and sirens New Year’s Day, so his plans for a serious moment and I knew “I had to get low because the he began to assess the man’s overpowered the chatter of the New Year’s Eve involved studying something had to be done. I smoke was extremely thick,” condition. After a few seconds residents as they watched the for his upcoming promotion test. ran downstairs, pulled the fire Kiser said. “I was coughing and the man began to respond to Airman > A2 May 13, 2016 Ho‘okele A-2 This year’s winners: Lorna Mae Keaunui, NMCRS Pearl Harbor 2015 Volunteer of the Year

Rebecca White, NMCRS 2015 Kaneohe Bay Volunteer of the Year

Lynn Culp, NMCRS Pearl Harbor 2015 Kokua Award

Julie Duszak, NMCRS Kaneohe Bay 2015 Kokua Award Lorna Mae Keaunui receives the NMCRS Pearl Harbor 2015 Volunteer of the Year award from Rear Adm. John Fuller, commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, during a ceremony at Hale Koa Hotel, May 9. Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society honors volunteers Story and photo in financial assistance to more their outstanding service.” by Brandon Bosworth NMCRS annual fund drive continues than 2,000 clients. Since it was founded in 1904, Rear Adm. John Fuller, com- the Navy Marine Corps Relief Assistant editor, Ho‘okele The annual Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) mander, Navy Region Hawaii Society has provided more than Pearl Harbor fund drive has been extended through the end and Naval Surface Group Mid- $1.1 billion in interest-free Navy Marine Corps Relief So- of the month. This year’s theme is “By our own—for our own.” dle Pacific, spoke at the cere- loans and grants to more than ciety (NMCRS) held its annual Paul Belanger, director of NMCRS Pearl Harbor, hopes to mony. four million active duty and volunteer award ceremony May top the 2015 figure of $473,960 by the conclusion of the drive. “On behalf of all of the Sail- retired Sailors, Marines and 9 at the Hale Koa Hotel to rec- “We’re looking for a big final push,” he said. ors and Marines throughout their families. It is sponsored ognize commands and individ- Hawaii, I extend my sincere ap- by the Department of the Navy uals for their contributions to preciation for your continued and operates nearly 250 offices the charity. Belanger went on to note that sistance to service members in work and dedication,” he said. ashore and afloat at Navy and “Today is really special,” Paul over the last 20 years about need. “You do make a significant dif- Marine Corps bases throughout Belanger, director of the NMCRS 2,400 NMCRS volunteers in Locally in 2015, 127 volun- ference in their lives and are the world. Pearl Harbor office, said. “It’s the Hawaii have put in more than teers at NMCRS Pearl Har- one of the Navy and Marine (For more information or to 20th annual volunteer luncheon 49,000 hours of work and dis- bor and Kaneohe contributed Corps’ greatest assets. I thank make a donation, visit www. and an opportunity to celebrate persed more than $33 million 22,995 hours of service and you for your work and congrat- nmcrsfunddrive.org/pearlhar- our volunteers.” in loans and other financial as- dispersed roughly $1.4 million ulate this year’s awardees for bor/.)

Continued From < A1 Continued From < A1 Airman Commander awarded lauds USO’s support Medal ident. “Adm. Swift is a great supporter of the USO and his words reinforce the fact that of Valor it really is all about relation- first responders arrive. ships and it’s about taking Larry Moore, the fire care of our Sailors and their captain of Second Platoon families within the fleet.” Makiki fire station’s Engine USO Hawaii impacts over Three, responded to the fire. 100,000 service members and Once on the scene, Moore be- their families every year. Lo- gan to investigate the cause cally, within the Wounded the fire. Warrior Detachments, Tripler “I didn’t know that Mr. Hospital and the Fisher House, Kiser was the one who put more than 250 volunteers pro- the fire out,” Moore said. “As vide over 25,000 hours of vol- I was conducting my investi- unteering every year on Oahu gation, the residents started and the Big Island. “We keep service members to point Mr. Kiser out as the connected,” said Carlos Rowe, individual that removed the USO Hawaii Center director. “In occupant and put out the fire.” today’s operational tempo, our Moore said this was not service members are deployed a common occurrence and throughout the world and the Kiser went above and beyond USO wants to be there for them to help the residents of the where ever they may go.” apartment complex. The USO is a nonprofit, “It was great that he got U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Jerome D. Johnson congressionally chartered, the occupant out,” Moore private organization that de- said. “We don’t recommend Continued From < A1 pends upon the donations and people going back into a generosity of the American building that is filled with public to support and fund smoke. But a lot of really bad Hawaii service members honored programming. fires start off with stove fires. Although the USO is not So I am sure he prevented Cpl. Dominique Craig, U.S. Coast Guard Intel- it because we love doing it and we don’t do it for technically a part of the U.S. that fire from becoming a big- ligence Specialist 2nd Class Steven Gelety, U.S. the recognition but to be recognized, it definitely government, it is recognized ger event.” Army 1st Sgt. Felipe Pinero, Jr., U.S. Navy Head- helps you. by the Department of De- Moore felt Kiser’s efforts quarters Culinary Specialist 1st Class Dong Ruan, Congress designated May as National Military fense and Congress as well were truly to help people in Hawaii Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Donovon Appreciation Month in 1999 to ensure the nation as the president of the United a dangerous situation and Tuisano, Sr., and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman was given the opportunity to publicly demon- States, who serves as honor- wanted to honor his actions Khin Myat Thu Tun were those recognized for strate their appreciation for the sacrifices and ary chairman of the USO. by summiting him to receive their exceptional performance during the event. successes made by our service members — past (For more news from the The Honolulu Fire Depart- “It definitely humbles us,” Cook said. “We do and present. U.S. Pacific Fleet, visit http:// ment’s Medal of Valor. www.cpf.navy.mil) May 13, 2016 Ho‘okele A-3 PACAF bids farewell to Gen. Robinson

Today is Friday the 13th. What are you most afraid of, and why?

Senior Airman Nathaniel Apeland 15th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

“Drowning, because I like to breathe.”

Ensign Krystyna Nowakowski Navy Region Hawaii

“My biggest fear is definitely spiders. All spiders are venomous, and if you have an allergic reaction or get bit by a very poisonous kind you can lose limbs or even die! I know that they eat mosquitos, but I would rather have U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Martinez malaria than watch my leg rot off.” U.S. Air Force Gen. Lori J. Robinson, Pacific Air Forces commander and the U.S. Pacific Command Joint Force Air Component commander, accompanied by her husband, retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. David Robinson, addresses Airmen from the headquarters staff at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, May 3. Robinson departed Master Sgt. Matthew Davidson PACAF May 10 to assume her new role as the North American Aerospace Defense and U.S. Northern Command Air Force Recruiting Service commander, following her confirmation by the Senate.

“Sharks in the ocean. I can’t see them coming.” Air Force spreads awareness on mental health Prerana Korpe fessional, 80 percent visit their primary care man- DC1 Candice Mitchell Air Force Surgeon Gen- ager at least once annually. Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam eral Public Affairs The Air Force is chang- ing primary care teams to “Since the 13th is my birthday, it falls FALLS CHURCH, Vir- better address behavioral on Friday the 13th every couple of ginia – Nearly one in five health needs. Behavioral years. I like the horror movie genre adults, or 43 million Amer- Health Optimization Pro- and all, but every Friday the 13th, I am icans, has a diagnosable gram (BHOP) is a primary truly afraid to run into Jason Voorhees! mental disorder, according care behavioral health He really scares me! All other days of the year, I’m to the National Institute of program. Through BHOP, actually terrified of cockroaches, the big ones here, the Mental Health. Contrary behavioral health person- ones that fly! Fig trees in Alabama used to bring them a to many other brain disor- nel are integrated into pri- plenty, and these ‘June Bugs’.... well, I’m definitely most ders, effective treatments Air Force mental health tive changes in individuals mary care clinics to provide afraid of those! Even though they don’t bite.” are available for mental clinics are critical to the exposed to a concussive “the right care, at the right disorders. health and readiness of event. time, in the right place.” Master Sgt. Leilani Ripski May is Mental Health beneficiaries and family In the event of a trau- BHOP is available to all 324th Intelligence Squadron Awareness Month, a time members. Services include matic brain injury, the active duty service mem- of year to bring awareness mental health assessment, baseline is used to deter- bers, retirees and their “I’m most afraid of not raising my to mental health issues education, consultation mine changes in cognitive family members. children right.” and available resources. and treatment through a functioning for assessment According to the U.S. variety of evidence-based of a service member’s re- Department of Health and therapeutic exercises. This turn to duty status. Honolulu Triathlon Human Services, many includes both individual Air Force Family Advo- to affect traffic on factors can contribute to and group therapy. cacy Program Nimitz and Lagoon Lt. Col. Jason Teague mental health issues. This Automated Neuropsy- The Air Force Family HQ PACAF includes biological factors, chological Assessment Advocacy Program imple- In support of the life experiences as well as Metrics ments programs to prevent annual Honolulu Tri- “Shiny balloons. The horror!” family history of mental The Automated Neuro- and treat domestic abuse, athlon, several road health problems. psychological Assessment child abuse and neglect. closures in the vicinity Mental health affects Metrics is the Department It provides training, con- of Nimitz and Lagoon us all. It influences our of Defense mandated sultation services, and Drive will be affected. thoughts, feelings and ac- pre-deployment assess- program and policy devel- Contraflow traffic will tions. The state of our men- ment and is administered opment. be active on the airport Provided by David D. Underwood Jr. tal health can determine to all service members Behavioral Health Opti- side of Lagoon Drive. and Bettie Feibel how we make decisions, within 12 months of de- mization Program Lagoon Drive will re- interact with others and ployment. While nearly 50 percent main open during the Want to see your command featured in Diverse Views? cope with daily stressors. The assessment estab- of people with a treatable event. Got opinions to share? Mental health is a factor lishes a neurocognitive behavioral health disor- Ala Moana Boule- Drop us a line at [email protected] of our overall wellbeing, baseline. This is used to der do not seek care from vard and Nimitz Road much like physical health. measure potential cogni- a behavioral health pro- closures begin at 4 a.m. This is based upon road coning. Nimitz to Ward Avenue will be open no later than 10 a.m. Re- stricted crossing traffic Shuttle crew takes a break in training on Ala Moana and Nim- Space shuttle crewmembers itz. are shown here during a All vehicle move- break in countdown training ment into and out of in November of 1985. From the airport and Lagoon left are Christa McAuliffe, Drive is required to en- Gregory Jarvis, Judith Resnik, ter and exit the airport Francis “Dick” Scobee, area via the H1 free- Ronald McNair, Mike Smith way. Vehicles can ac- and Ellison Onizuka. Perhaps cess Elliott St. through the most well known Air Aolele St. This portion Force member of Asian- of the road is antici- Pacific Islander ancestry is pated to reopen at 8:30 Ellison Onizuka, who was a.m. born in Hawaii. He was a The event will start mission specialist aboard at Ala Moana Beach the orbiter Challenger when Park at 6 a.m. with a it exploded a little over one 1500-meter swim, fol- minute after launch from lowed by a 25-mile bike the Kennedy Space Center, along Ala Moana Blvd, Florida, on Jan. 28, 1986. Nimitz and Lagoon Congress posthumously Drive and then a 6.2- promoted him to colonel. mile run in the Kewalo May is Asian American and Basin and Kakaako Pacific Islander Heritage Waterfront Parks. Month. For more information, email goprojj@ Photo courtesy of NASA hawaii.rr.com or visit www.honolulutriath- lon.com

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U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Martinez U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Russell J. Handy receives his initial briefing as the Pacific Air Forces commander and U.S Pacific Command Joint Force Air Component commander, May 9 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Gen. Handy, the 11th Air force commander, will serve as the PACAF and USPACOM JFACC commander until a new one is confirmed by the Senate and assumes command.

DefenseTwo POW/MIA USS Account Oklahoma- chanicsville, Maryland, Sailors will be multiple torpedofrom hits, Worldwhich interred Warthe remains II of U.S.accounted as non-recoverable, including for ing Agency Public Affairs buried May 18 in Morganza, caused it to quickly capsize. casualties from the two ceme- Hayden and Hoard. Maryland and Navy Chief The attack on the ship re- teries and transferred them to In April 2015, the Deputy The Defense POW/ Storekeeper Herbert sulted in 429 casualties, in- the Central Identification Lab- Secretary of Defense issued MIA Accounting J. Hoard, 36, of cluding Hayden and Hoard. oratory at Schofield Barracks. a policy memorandum direct- Agency (DPAA) DeSoto, Missouri, From December 1941 to The laboratory staff was only ing the disinterment of un- recently an- will be buried June 1944, Navy personnel able to confirm the identifica- knowns associated with the nounced that May 21 in his recovered the remains of the tions of 35 men from the USS USS Oklahoma. On June 15, the remains of hometown. On deceased crew, which were Oklahoma at that time. The 2015, DPAA personnel began two U.S. service- Dec. 7, 1941, subsequently interred in the AGRS subsequently buried exhuming the remains from men from World both Sailors were Halawa and Nu’uanu Ceme- the unidentified remains in the NMCP for analysis. War II have been assigned to the teries. 46 plots at the National Me- For additional information identified and will USS Oklahoma, In September 1947, tasked morial Cemetery of the Pacific on the Defense Department’s be returned to their which was moored at with recovering and identify- (NMCP), known as the Punch- mission to account for Ameri- famiies for burial with Ford Island, Pearl Har- ing fallen U.S. personnel in bowl. cans who went missing while full military honors. bor, when the ship was at- the Pacific Theater, members In October 1949, a mili- serving our country, visit the Navy Chief Petty Officer tacked by Japanese aircraft. of the American Graves Reg- tary board classified those DPAA website at www.dpaa. Albert E. Hayden, 44, of Me- The USS Oklahoma sustained istration Service (AGRS) dis- who could not be identified mil or call (703) 699-1420.

Air Force to host annual keiki fishing tournament Story and photo by Trophies will be awarded to Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich winners and all participants will receive a prize. Sunscreen and 15th Wing Public Affairs bug spray are highly advised. Parents and chaperones are en- The Friends of Hickam and the couraged to keep track of the 15th Wing will host an annual weather in the event of rain. Friends of Hickam keiki fishing In previous years, winners tournament on June 2 from 10:30 were reported catching up to 26 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Ho’omaluhia fish, and even a 34 ½ inch catfish. Botanical Gardens, Kaneohe. The deadline to register is May The tournament is an event 20 and is limited to the first 200 that unites the Friends of Hickam Hickam staff keiki ages 5 to 12 mission of creating stronger com- years old. All fishing poles and munity relationships with the bait will be provided by the 15th Wing mission of developing Friends of Hickam. Airmen and their families. To register for the event, visit The day will include round-trip the 15th Wing website at http:// transportation from the Burger www.15wing.af.mil. King parking lot on Hickam to the Ho’omaluhia Botanical Gar- Children and parents from Joint Base dens. Lunch will be served upon Pearl Harbor-Hickam participate in arrival at the park and welcom- the 16th annual Friends of Hickam ing remarks will be given by keiki fishing tournament at the the 15th Wing commander and Ho`omaluhia Botanical Gardens in Friends of Hickam president. Kaneohe, June 5, 2015. May 13, 2016 Ho‘okele A-5

F-22 Raptor from the U.S. Air Force 19th Fighter Squadron flies over Pacific Missle Range Facility’s landing strip, conducting low appproach pattern maneuvers, May 10.

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Omar Powell

Tour guide Peter Boyne welcomes the Sailors of the Year and their guests to the Smithsonian’s American History Museum, May 10, before giving them a private tour. The Sailors of the Year and their guests spent the week prior to their pinning ceremony visiting national monuments and museums, and meeting top Navy enlisted leaders.

U.S. Navy photo by MCC Mark Schultz

Musician 2nd Class Andrea Sematoske plays bassoon with the Tradewinds Woodwind Quintet during the ceremony commemorating the 30th anniversary of the recommissioning of the USS Missouri. The U.S. Pacific Fleet Band provides top quality musical support for official functions and internal and external outreach events.

U.S. Navy Photo by MU1(SW) Alex Ivy

The Coast Guard rescued three people hanging onto their capsized 14-foot capsized recreational vessel in the vicinity of Port Allen, Kauai, May 8. A 45-foot response boat-medium boatcrew from Coast Guard Station Kauai safely received all three men aboard and transferred them to Port Allen to meet local emergency medical services personnel.

U.S. Coast Guard photo May 13, 2016 Ho‘okele A-6 Chung-Hoon begins temperature control initiative Story and photo by MC2 Marcus L. Stanley

USS Chung-Hoon Public Affairs

SOUTH CHINA SEA —The guided-missile destroyer USS Chung- Hoon (DDG 93) is imple- menting a temperature control initiative with the goal of conserving energy, strengthen- An HH-60G Pave Hawk prepares to land after completing the final mission for U.S. ing operational reach, Pacific Command’s first iteration of an air contingent at Clark Air Base, Philippines, making programmatic April 28. recommendations throughout the fleet and providing support at the depot level. Damage Controlman 3rd Class Nghi Pham and Damage PACAF Airmen complete Chung-Hoon’s tem- Controlman 2nd Class Bobbie M. Bell read over instructions perature control plan is while conducting routine maintenance aboard the guided- part of the Navy’s year- missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93). final air contingent mission long initiative called the Story and photo by terparts through Mutual Defense Board/ Great Green Fleet, high- hua. “This results in “Another one of our Capt. Susan Harrington Strategic Engagement Board events.” lighting efforts to trans- significant inefficiency goals is to inspect and The PAF aircrews also flew aboard the form energy-use in order as the A/C systems con- replace faulty chill wa- HQ PACAF Public Affairs HH-60s affording them an opportunity to increase operational tinue to cool the spaces ter isolation valves in to familiarize themselves with a U.S. air- capability. to unnecessary tempera- order to better regulate As part of U.S. Pacific Command’s (PA- frame in the event they would need to “We are aggressively tures, resulting in more the chill water system,” COM) first iteration of the air contingent work together during humanitarian aid seeking ways to make energy use.” said Burke. “This may in the Philippines, four U.S. Air Force and disaster relief operations. changes that will im- Aboard Chung-Hoon, include a return to sole- A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft and two In addition to the missions, the A-10s prove the ship’s ability there are 186 thermo- noid valves.” HH-60G Pave Hawks flew a final mission flew 24 training sorties and conducted to conserve energy,” said stats that control the “Chung-Hoon’s tem- April 28 in international waters west of personnel recovery training in collabora- Ensign Kyle K. Kaiahua, Heating, Ventilation perature control ini- the Philippines. tion with the HH-60s. This improves the the electrical officer. “By and A/C systems with tiative is comprised of The aircraft, staged out of Clark Air interoperability between the two aircraft properly maintaining a manual analog dial. many small goals, and Base, Philippines, conducted air and mar- crews and ensures the pilots are qualified the ventilation and air The thermostat dial when they’re met, we’re itime domain awareness missions for the to conduct rescue operations. Training in conditioning systems, we setting allows the chill hoping to reach our ul- past two weeks, to provide greater trans- the airspace over the Philippines allows feel we can gain two to water-based ventilation timate goal of being a parency in international waters and air- the pilots of both airframes more freedom five percent in overall to be properly distrib- more energy efficient space. of maneuverability and more versatile energy efficiency.” uted to associated ship warship,” said Cmdr. “This represents a significant milestone terrain to practice than normally avail- Arleigh Burke-class spaces. Vic Sheldon, executive in our efforts to strengthen our regional able at ranges in the United States. destroyers like Chung- With a complicated officer of Chung-Hoon. presence, enhance partnerships and en- “I’m so proud of the professionalism Hoon have five, 200-ton set of systems and the “At this moment, we’re sure security while laying the ground- all the individuals have shown. We told air conditioning (A/C) number of thermostats in the early phase of an- work for all future joint air contingent our Airmen from the beginning this is plants that consume aboard the ship, there swering questions like: deployments,” Gen. Lori Robinson, Pa- different … your job is simply to fly and approximately 15 to 20 are opportunities for “Does setting the ther- cific Air Forces commander and PACOM’s observe, but it’s an extremely important percent of the ship’s to- significant temperature mostat dial to 75 de- Theater Joint Forces Air Component com- mission,” Col. Larry Card, the air contin- tal energy. Normal ship variance. grees Fahrenheit result mander, said. gent commander, said. operations require us- In the temperature in spaces being cooled or “We sincerely thank our Philippine The missions conducted that provided ing at least two of the control initiative, the heated?” partners for providing this exceptional maritime domain situational awareness A/C plants to maintain a first step is to locate and Sheldon added that opportunity to strengthen our interoper- were unlike any the aircrews had flown 44-degree chill water re- verify divisional owner- Chung-Hoon’s initia- ability.” before, and are vital in ensuring freedom quirement. Warmer cli- ship of every thermostat. tive mirrors the Deputy The A-10s flew four missions in inter- of access to the air and maritime domains mates such as the South “Once every thermo- Assistant Secretary of national waters and airspace, increasing in accordance with international law. China Sea and their stat has been located the Navy for Energy’s air and maritime domain awareness, “These men and women stepped right homeport waters near and verified, each one Maritime Pre-screen- while promoting regional stability and up to the plate, were excited about the Hawaii require operat- must be tested and ad- ing Assessment of Con- security. mission and determined the best way to ing at least three A/C justed to proper work- servation Technologies “Hosting the PACOM air contingent go about it. I’m extremely impressed with plants. ing parameters and (MPACT) program and was very beneficial to both our forces this team; we have the best Airmen and it The 44-degree chill settings,” said Damage has helped influence the as it affords us the opportunity to work shows every day,” Card said. water is used to cool Controlman 2nd Class decision to work on de- alongside one another,” Major Gen. Del The air contingent’s continued presence combat and weapons Keith R. Burke. “One veloping a control cen- Rosario, 1st Air Division commander, and missions reaffirm both nations’ com- systems equipment and of our goals is to insti- tered program for the Philippine Air Force (PAF), said. mitment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. provide proper ventila- tute a manual process next M-PACT initiative. “We look forward to future air contin- The A-10’s departed the Philippines tion, with a tertiary ef- to change the settings Providing a ready gents with more opportunities to train on April 30, and will be replaced by the fect of cooling spaces for of thermostats based on force supporting security with our coun- second air contingent iteration at a later the crew. the temperature out- and stability in the In- date. “It is routine culture side.” do-Asia-Pacific, Chung- on ships to set the ther- Chill water valves are Hoon is operating as mostat as low as possi- often more susceptible part of the John C. Sten- ble for combat systems to corrosion due to the nis Strike Group and spaces that house equip- amount of condensa- Great Green Fleet on a ment racks with higher tion that is generated in regularly scheduled 7th heat sources,” said Kaia- their vicinity. Fleet deployment. Single lane closures announced for Nimitz and Valkenburgh Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Public Affairs

The Honolulu Rail Transit project will continue utility work along Nimitz Highway in the airport area. Weekday single lane closures at Nimitz Highway and Valkenburgh Street will continue from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be no Saturday lane closures this week, but expect possible lane closures the follow- U.S. Air Force A-10C ing Saturday, May 21. Utility work will continue for the next 2-3 months. Thunderbolt II pilots walk Special duty police officers may be available to assist with the flow of area back to the hangar at traffic. Drivers should proceed with caution while approaching and traveling Clark Air Base, Philip- through these temporary lane modifications. pines, after completing If you have any questions or comments, please call HART’s 24-hour project the final maritime hotline at 566-2299 or email [email protected]. Please visit www.Ho- domain awareness noluluTransit.com for traffic updates. mission as part of U.S. Pacific Command’s first air contingent April 28. May 13, 2016 Ho‘okele A-7 ‘Wildfire and Drought Look Out!’ campaign illuminates Story and photo by Large fires on Oahu, Clay Trauernicht Maui, and the Big Island have certainly helped to University of Hawaii put wildfire in the spot- Cooperative Extension light in recent months. The Service campaign will provide additional stories about The National Inter- landowners who have agency Fire Center recently been directly impacted by warned of above aver- wildfires as well as on-the- age “Significant Wildland ground efforts to increase Fire Potential” for Hawaii, public awareness and to due to moderate to severe reduce wildfire danger drought conditions state- through fuels manage- wide. ment. Drought in Hawaii is a The campaign will be clear indicator of high fire relevant and useful well be- danger and this report yond the current drought. came as no surprise to lo- Wildfires in Hawaii have cal fire response agencies increased in both frequency and other partners work- and size in recent decades. ing to improve wildfire Unfortunately, the causes readiness across the state. of this increase — abun- In fact, the National dant human-caused igni- Weather Service forecast- tions, recurrent drought, ers in Honolulu predicted a and the expansion of fallow dry winter well in advance agricultural areas and fire- due to the current El Niño, prone grasslands — will not one of the strongest on re- change overnight. cord. The campaign seeks to Based on this forecast, educate homeowners and the Hawaii Wildfire Man- communities and em- agement Organization and power them to take proac- the University of Hawaii tive steps that reduce the Cooperative Extension chances of wildfire ignition Service began developing and create safer conditions wildfire safety outreach for our firefighters. materials and reached out For information on how to the Big Island Wildfire you can reduce wildfire Coordinating Group and risk, visit www.Hawaii- the Oahu Wildfire Informa- Wildfire.org. tion and Education group Helicopters are a critical resource for wildfire suppression in Hawaii, especially in steep terrain. (For additional informa- in late 2015 to coordinate tion on fire history and fire public messaging across wide, interagency “Wildfire this month. The purpose of on wildfire prevention and wildfire-related news stories science in Hawaii and the our fire response agencies. and Drought Look Out!” the campaign is to provide risk reduction as well as to in order to maintain public Pacific region, visit www. The outcome is a state- campaign, due to roll out information to homeowners provide local media with interest and awareness. PacificFireExchange.org.) Former crew members celebrate anniversary of Mighty Mo’s recommissioning Story and photo by Battle- ship Missouri Memorial

Ninety-five former crew members of the USS Missouri returned to the famed battleship to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of her recommissioning at the Battleship Memorial at Ford Island, May 10. On May 10, 1986, after 30 years of sitting idle, the United States celebrated the rebirth of the Bat- Rear Adm. Timothy “TJ” White, who tleship USS Missouri and its re- served aboard the USS Missouri, turn as an American sea power. delivers the keynote address at the The USS Missouri went on to ceremony. serve in Desert Storm before retirement in 1992. The ceremony held on the Mighty Mo’s fantail, featured a keynote address by Rear Admi- ral Timothy “TJ” White, director for intelligence, U.S. Pacific Com- mand, who also had served on the Missouri. To honor the service and sacrifice of the former crewmembers, the USS Missouri Memorial Association presented everyone with plaques made from the battleship’s newly restored teak deck, (Above) Former crew members of the USS Missouri gather to observe the 30th anniversary of its recommissioning. as well as handwritten postcards (Left) The USS Missouri Memorial Association presents plaques made from the Battleship Missouri’s newly from guests visiting the memorial. restored teak deck to former crew members.

Swimmer recovered from Pearl Harbor Navy Region Hawaii Public behind Pearl Kai Shopping Cen- pushing her and the raft far- Affairs ter, two harbor patrol units re- ther out into the harbor. sponded. The harbor patrol unit was [email protected] On May 10, at approximately The first unit arrived on able to safely bring her aboard, 2:25 p.m. a call for assistance scene at 2:30 p.m., and discov- where she was asked if she had was made for any available ered a female clutching onto a injuries and she replied that Pearl Harbor patrol unit to make-shift raft approximately she was OK. respond to a report of a swim- 200 yards from the Aiea shore. At 3 p.m., the harbor patrol mer in distress in the vicinity The raft was constructed of unit was able to turn her over to of Ford Island Bridge. After miscellaneous wood, rope and a Navy patrol unit at Rainbow learning that the swimmer was plastic jugs. The winds were Bay Marina. May 13, 2016 Ho‘okele B-1

Fitness and wellness expo advocates healthier lifestyle Story and photos by Blair Martin Gradel Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Public Affairs hosted a free Fitness and Wellness Fair for the Joint Base military and civilian community MWRMay 6 at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) Fitness Center. More than 20 booths with nutri- get access to their care and benefits,” tion experts were on hand to provide she said. “With PCS season already information on how to live a healthier upon us, we know there are people in lifestyle to the military community, in- the process of leaving, moving, travel- cluding family members, retirees and ling off island and may want to know Department of Defense civilians. how to access their Tricare plans while According to Benny Miguel, JBPHH on the road. I am here to help with Fitness Center manager, the fitness that,” she added. expo ties in with May being National In addition to information booths, Fitness and Wellness Awareness Month. the Fitness and Wellness expo also in- “The basic concept for the Fitness cluded activities such as a fire truck and Wellness fair is to provide an op- pull and bench press contest and hula portunity for private and local fitness and Zumba demonstrations. organizations to have the opportunity to Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Chris showcase their services and products to Moulterie from the USS Hopper (DDG- our military community,” he said. 70) said he enjoyed learning about “Sharing this kind of information is the different products and services important because it allows our [mili- available that are conducive to health- tary] community to see outside experts ier living. and companies with specific expertise “This is a great event to have, espe- and information that really relates to cially on base where active duty Sailors overall wellness of our military mem- and military members can get informa- bers and their families,” Miguel said. tion about what is out there with re- Lynn Cuthrell, beneficiary represen- gards to vitamins, supplements and all tative for United Health Care Military things ‘wellness,’” he said. “On our ship, and Veterans, said having a booth at the we constantly train, not only for our job, fitness expo gave her direct access to but we train our bodies to stay healthy her company’s primary demographic of and productive. This information just Tricare recipients. makes us more aware of what is out “As a Tricare partner, we want all of there in order to better prepare for the our military members to know how to mission.” May 13, 2016 Ho‘okele B-2

SPORTS Local football standout chooses Naval Academy Randy Dela Cruz Sports Editor, Ho‘okele

he recent announce- ment of St. Louis Schools Tua Ta- govailoa, the No. 1 Tranked prep quarterback in the nation, committing to the University of Alabama, confirmed what many fans across the state already knew: Ha- waii is a hotbed of football college recruits. The level of skill spreads across the football field through both sides of the ball and once the green light was given to colleges around the country, the tiny 808 state became a feeding frenzy for talent-hungry programs from Division I and below. One interesting development in the local recruiting wars was a three-way battle involving United States Mili- tary Academy at West Point, United States Air Force Academy and United States Naval Academy for one of the dominant interior defensive linemen in the state. On Jan. 30, the wait was finally over, with Navy declared the winner in securing a commitment from Kame- hameha Schools defensive standout Alema Kapoi. Kapoi, who won the state shot put- ting championship on May 7 with a heave of 54 11/2, garnered state second-team honors for his outstanding and, at times, devastating work on the line. In the end, Kapoi said that Navy’s combination of a winning program, a Polynesian head coach in Kenny Ni- umatalolo and former Kamehameha alumnus center Blaze Ryder com- pelled him to turn down offers from Air Force and Army in favor of An- napolis. “The thing that Navy could do more than anybody was show me numbers,” said the 6-foot, 265-pound Ka- poi. “Rather than tell me that they were going to win, they provided me with numbers and results that made me believe in the program and believe that I can have success there.” While Navy’s solid football legacy certainly played into his decision, Ka- poi said that the people at Annapolis also made a huge impact on him. “I’m a competitive person, but in the end, it was just the people there,” he said. “I feel really comfortable with the coaches down there and just An- napolis in general.” “The thing that Navy could do more than anybody was show Kapoi will be leaving for prep school on July 25 and added that he has no me numbers. Rather than tell me that they were going to win, delusions about how tough cadet life will be. they provided me with numbers and results that made me Still, even though he acknowledges it won’t be easy, trying to excel at one believe in the program and believe that I can have success there.” of the most grueling programs in the county gets his competitive juices — Alema Kapoi, Kamehameha Schools defensive standout flowing and eager for the challenge. “If you’re competitive, you want to compete, in the classroom, all the military stuff and on the football field too,” said Kapoi, who is a resi- dent of Makakilo and has attended Kamehameha since the fourth grade. “I didn’t even think about going to an academy until I started to get re- cruited. But visiting and learning all about the programs, a lot of people would love to do that.” Like he has always done at Kame- hameha, Kapoi said it is important for him to maintain the winning edge. Making his family proud of him is also extremely high on his list of pri- orities. “I want to win for sure,” he said. “I know that’s what the Navy football program is about. It’s about winning.” After watching other big name prep players make the exodus to top-notch football programs around the country, Kapoi said that he is still in disbelief that he is among the current group of players that pave the way for future football hopefuls in Hawaii. He said it’s a reminder to keep on working hard and live up to the re- sponsibilities of being a role model for generations to come. “Growing up and seeing guys sign to different places, you never think that far ahead,” he said. “But it’s crazy to be that guy now. I just hope that there Photos by Randy Dela Cruz and navysports.com are kids that look up to me now and (Top) Alema Kapoi shows off his explosive form that led to winning the state shot put championship. He was a second-team, all-state are inspired to play football and do defensive lineman for Kamehameha Schools in 2015. well.” May 13, 2016 Ho‘okele B-3

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Operations Specialist 3rd Class Walker Carpenter beats the ball to second base to keep the rally going for Preble. Big numbers push Preble past Hopper Story and photo runs. “We got a lot of good hit- we broke through that tie right Another fielding error ush- focused,” he pointed out. “We by Randy Dela Cruz ters and a lot of team players. there,’ said Carpenter about ered in two more runs and can’t relax with numbers like That’s hard to find.” Wair’s clutch hit. “It made it then Gas Turbine Systems this. We really got to keep our Sports Editor, Ho‘okele Early in the game, the team’s fun to play again. We didn’t Technician (Mechanical) Fire- foot on it. We’re going to have overall confidence seemed to have to go up there all tense be- man Ross Kreski and Wair fin- to stay focused throughout the USS Preble (DDG 88) broke keep Preble cool as a cucumber, ing tied up.” ished off the inning with RBI whole thing.” a 2-2 deadlock with three runs as Hopper took a 2-1 lead in the Wair posted another shut- singles of their own to make it Wair, whose pitching is the in the top of the fourth and then top of the third. out inning in the bottom of the 11-2 Preble. right stuff to balance out the went on to close out the game Preble tied the score in the fourth to preserve the lead at Preble went on to score three team’s hot offense, said that with a 14-4 victory over USS top of the fourth on a sacrifice three. more runs in the top of the sev- Preble is a team that can win Hopper (DDG 70) on May 7 in fly, and then started to come up However, while the Hopper enth to complete the win. by scoring tons of runs or by an Afloat Division intramural with some big hits in their next bats continued their cold streak, Both Carpenter and Kreski keeping the opposition away softball matchup at Millican at-bat. Preble bats really turned red- drove in single runs in the from home plate. Field, Joint Base Pearl Har- With runners at the corners hot in the top of the fifth. team’s final turn at-bat. Adding a great fielding infield bor-Hickam. with one out, Preble pulled At first, it looked like Hopper Off to such a strong start in and outfield, Wair also admit- The game was win num- out in front at 3-2 on a Hopper would escape without surren- 2016, Carpenter said that he ted that Preble is definitely a ber three for Preble against fielding error. dering a run in the fifth, but believes Preble should be able contender. one loss, while Hopper, which Later in the inning, Cryp- with two outs and two runners to maintain their charge and “I think we can take the started off the day in sixth tologic Technician (Technical) on, Carpenter slapped a clutch maybe bring the Afloat Division Afloat Division — especially if place, dropped a notch with a 1st Class Jeff Wair, who kept single to drive in two runs. pennant on board. we keep hitting like we did to- record of 1-2. Hopper batters off base with a “I figured out from an early In order to continue winning, day,” Wair said “We got a lot of “We have a lot of good guys solid day on the mound, helped age that I’m not a home-run hit- Carpenter said that the team good players for a small ship, who played baseball in college,” his own cause by spanking a ter,” Carpenter admitted. “I need couldn’t allow itself to get dis- so we’re pretty lucky. We just said Operations Specialist 3rd two-run single to give Preble a to get on base and get my guys tracted or become too compla- got to make sure everybody con- Class Walker Carpenter, who 5-2 lead. to score. That’s what I focus on cent along the way. tinues to come out and do what drove in three of the Preble’s “We got the momentum when every single time I go up to bat.” “We definitely need to stay they can do.” Shipyard comes back to slay Seadragons Story and photo by Randy Dela Cruz with a leadoff single and two hits later, scored the team’s third run on a hit by Machinist’s Sports Editor, Ho‘okele Mate (Aviation) 1st Class Clayton Skoog. Shipyard tied the score on a sacrifice fly Posting double digits on the scoreboard and then followed up with four consecutive has been a recurrent theme for the Pearl run-scoring hits by Nicholson, Machinist’s Harbor Naval Shipyard softball team, and Mate 2nd Class Kawika Hines, Lewis and against the 94th Army Air and Missile De- Phelps to take an 8-4 lead. fense Command (94 AAMDC) Seadragons “There’s no secret to it,” Nicholson ex- the result was still the same. plained about the team’s ability to score In a battle of undefeated squads in the in bunches. “We don’t plan on doing it that Red Division, Shipyard fell behind 4-0 in way. It just happens. We take what the the top of the first inning, but battled back pitchers give us and put it wherever the to take a 13-8 win over the Seadragons on pitch is going.” May 10 at Millican Field, Joint Base Pearl Things went quiet for the third inning, Harbor-Hickam. but in the fourth, the 94th picked up one The win kept Shipyard in prime position run and then in the bottom half of the in the Red Division with a record of 4-0 frame, Shipyard may have put the game and keeps the pennant well within striking away for good. distance. Nicholson led off the inning with a base “I’ve been on the teams for two seasons hit, but was about to be stranded until and this is the best start that we’ve had so Phelps, with two outs, came through with a far,” said Shipyard leadoff hitter Chief In- clutch triple to drive him home. terior Communications Electrician Johnie Up next, Johnson lofted a Texas leaguer Nicholson. “We need to keep doing what to right field that dropped in for an RBI hit we’re doing. Keep swinging, keep snagging for the second run of the inning. balls and see where it takes us.” Johnson moved up to second on a walk Perhaps because of the team’s strong hit- delivered to Lt. Cmdr. Nick Levine, which ting this season, nothing seems to rattle set the stage for Love, who banged a clutch the players even when they fall behind by two-run single for runs three and four of a few runs. the inning. In the first inning, sparked by a one-out Love scored the final run of the inning on double by team captain and coach Spc. a hit by Capt. Nito Blas. Ronney MaGee, the 94th picked up four Although the 94th got back in the game more hits to help them to a 4-0 lead. with three runs in the top of the fifth, the However, with their backs against the matchup expired in the sixth inning due to wall, Shipyard started a two-out rally, time constraints. when Chief Information System Technician Love, who did his share of damage with Billy Lewis spiked a triple to put a runner three shutout innings off the mound and in scoring position. two clutch RBI hits, said that this could be Senior Chief Machinist’s Mate Charles the year that Shipyard goes all the way. Phelps delivered an RBI single and later Not only is the team filled with talented scored himself on a base hit by Senior Chief and skilled players to start every game, Machinist’s Mate Steve Johnson to narrow Love pointed out that even Shipyard’s re- the gap down to two runs. serves are more than capable of holding Shipyard pitcher Machinist’s Mate 1st their own against any team on Joint Base. Class Brian Love sent down the 94th in “It means everything and is what’s keep- order in the top of the second to keep the ing us in games right now,” he said. “When Senior Chief Machinist’s Mate Charles Phelps hustles around third base before game close and momentum going their way. I substitute guys in and out, it’s still the scoring a run. Love opened up the bottom of the second same team. That’s invaluable.” May 13, 2016 Ho‘okele B-4 Military families flock to block party

Photos courtesy of Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange

Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange (NEX) participated in the MWR Wahiawa Annex Block Party on April 29. Navy and Air Force families were among those who attended the event. To show support, NEX had a booth with a game for kids to win prizes, handed out snacks and cold water, and informed customers that they can sign up at MyNavyExchange.com for coupons and weekly sales flyers.

Combined military concert set The 25th Infantry Division Band, the Marine Corps Forces Pacific and the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band will perform in the 31st annual Combined Military Band Appreciation Concert at 6 p.m., Saturday, May 21, at Hawaii Theatre. Seating begins at 5 p.m., and the Army has the lead for this event.

Gold Star Program supports families Joint Base Military and Family to honor and recognize the sacrifice of Support Center family members who have lost a loved one in military service. The designated The Gold Star Program (GSP) is a stalls serve as a method to promote comprehensive program to support awareness and educate the military families of service members who have community on Gold Star Families. passed away while on active duty. Gold Star Families have a Gold Star The program provides a level of identification card that is placed in the long-term assistance and support not dash of their vehicle when parking in previously available. The mission of the GSP parking spaces. the GSP is to deliver services to survi- The GSP is enhanced with the ac- vors using a holistic approach. tive participation of the Gold Star area Photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich Those eligible to receive support coordinator who is the lead agent for through the Gold Star Program in- actions within the long-term casualty clude the service member’s widow/ supporting process. widower, parents (including mother, Regional coordinator for the Hawaii Beach Fest set for May 30 father, stepparents, foster parents and area is available through the area coor- A free Memorial Day Beach Fest spon- mini golf and obstacle courses. those who stood in loco parentis of the dinator in San Diego. They provide long- sored by Joint Base Morale, Welfare and The event will also feature entertain- service member), and next of kin (de- term case management and resource Recreation will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 ment by the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band. fined as children, including stepchil- referral to survivors, keeps families con- p.m. May 30 at Hickam Harbor. The event is open to all Department dren, brothers, sisters, half-brothers nected to the military community and Patrons can stroll down the beach, of Defense ID cardholders and their and half-sisters). promote survivor resilience. build a sand castle and participate in sponsored guests. The program provides support for Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam contests and activities planned for the For more information, visit www. family members through a very difficult Military and Family Support Center day. Free valet bike parking will be of- greatlifehawaii.com. time helping them build resilience and has an assigned Gold Star program li- fered. In addition, volunteers are being establish a new normal. Gold Star fam- aison. The liaison is the primary point A command and adult/family recy- sought for the event. Volunteers will ilies are able to connect with support of contact at MFSC for program related cled cardboard regatta will be also be lead and instruct on a kids’ obstacle groups and grief counselors. support for information, referral and featured. course or provide MWR event set up Designated parking is available at resources. Other contests and activities will and tear down assistance. For more Military and Family Support Center (For more information and to speak include donut eating and watermelon information on how to volunteer, con- (MFSC) and the Navy Exchange. with the JBPHH Gold Star Program seed spitting contest, ninja water bal- tact Staff Sgt. Ciara Meyers at ciara. These designated stalls are provided liaison, call 474-1999.) loon contest, a pirate’s cove for youth, [email protected]. May 13, 2016 Ho‘okele B-5 MAY Community Calendar HERITAGE MONTH PROGRAM — TODAY KEY SPOUSE TRAINING — MAY 17 COMBINED MILITARY BAND CONCERT An Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Key spouse initial training will be held from MAY 21 — The 31st annual Combined Military Month program will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Military and Family Band Appreciation Concert will be held at 6 p.m. at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Chapel. This year’s Support Center Hickam. The training is open at Hawaii Theatre. The host is the 25th Infantry theme is “Walk Together, Embrace Difference, to all appointed Air Force key spouses, Division Band (Army Music Hawaii). The Navy’s and Build Legacies.” The purpose of this event commanders and first sergeants. Participants U.S. Pacific Fleet Band, the Marine Corps is to increase awareness and educate diverse can network with other key spouses and Forces Pacific Band, the Air Force Band of the military and civilian communities. The event mentors, and discover community resources Pacific Hawaii and the Hawaii Army National is sponsored by the Joint Base Pearl Harbor- for disaster preparedness and relocation. FMI: Guard’s 111th Army band will also perform. Hickam Diversity Committee. FMI: 473-4951. www.Greatlifehawaii.com or call 474-1999. Seating will begin at 5 p.m. for guests with tickets on a first come, first served basis. Any MWR SUPER GARAGE SALE TRANSITION GPS — MAY 17-18 unoccupied seats remaining at 5:45 p.m. will SATURDAY— The Joint Base Morale, Welfare A workshop on “Transition GPS: Career and be open to anyone on a space available basis. and Recreation Super Garage Sale will be Technical Training Track” will be held from Free ticket and event information is available held from 8 a.m. to noon at Richardson Field. 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Military and from the Hawaii Theatre box office located Admission is free for shoppers. Parking will Family Support Center Pearl Harbor. The downtown at 1130 Bethel St. (between Hotel be at Rainbow Bay Marina and overflow workshop is designed to help transitioning and Pauahi Streets) during regular box office parking will be at Aloha Stadium (for minimal personnel with information and tools to obtain hours. Box office hours are Tuesday through cost). The event is open to the public, but no technical training in their chosen field. FMI: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. FMI: 528-0506. pets are authorized at the event. FMI: www. www.Greatlifehawaii.com or call 474-1999. greatlifehawaii.com. CELEBRATION AT EXCHANGES HICKAM COMMISSARY RESET MAY 21, 28 — An Asian American and MEET THE ARTIST — SATURDAY MAY 18-20 — Hickam Commissary will go Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration Local artist Kuana Torres Kahele will make an through a total store reset. The commissary will will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 21 at appearance from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pearl close at 4 p.m. May 18. On May 19 and 20, the the Hickam Main Exchange. The celebration Harbor Navy Exchange Hawaiian giftware commissary will be closed for the reset. The will also be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 28 department. The event is for authorized commissary will re-open for business at 8 a.m. at the Schofield Main Exchange. The events patrons only. FMI: 423-3287 or email May 21 with normal operating hours. During the will include hula performances, craft vendors [email protected]. reset, the Pearl Harbor Commissary will be open. and food trucks. FMI: 423-7694. FMI: Totolua Ripley at 449-1363, ext. 301. DROWNING PREVENTION DAY MOVIE NIGHT AT NEX — MAY 28 SUNDAY — A drowning prevention day will FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT The movie “The Good Dinosaur” will be shown be held from 9 a.m. to noon at Pool 2 at Joint MAY 18 — A financial planning for retirement free at the Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange lower Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Patrons of all ages class will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Military parking lot. Admission tickets can be picked can attend Morale, Welfare and Recreation and Family Support Center Pearl Harbor. FMI: up from the NEX aloha center concierge desk. water safety briefs and participate in activities www.Greatlifehawaii.com or call 474-1999. Seating is limited to the first 150 authorized focused on water safety to prevent drowning. patrons and they should be prepared to present FMI: 260-9736. EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM an ID. Seating starts at 6:30 p.m. and the movie MAY 19 — An Exceptional Family Member begins at 7 p.m. No purchase is necessary. Program Community of Practice event will be held FMI: 423-3287 or email Stephanie.Lau@ from 9 to 11 a.m. at Military and Family Support nexweb.org. Center Pearl Harbor. The goal is for families in the program to connect with each other. FMI: email [email protected] or call 474-1999.

Sharkey Theater Today — May 13 7:00 PM Criminal (R) MOVIE Saturday — May 14 2:30 PM The Jungle Book (PG) ShowtimeS 4:50 PM Barbershop: The Next Cut (PG-13) 7:20 PM Criminal (R) sunday — May 15 2:30 PM The Jungle Book (3-D) (PG) 4:50 PM My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (PG-13) 7:00 PM The Boss (R) THURSDAY — May 19 7:00 PM Barbershop: The Next Cut (PG-13)

Hickam Memorial Theater Today — May 13 6:00 PM The Boss (R) Saturday — May 14 3:00 PM The Divergent Series: Allegiant (PG-13) 6:00 PM The Boss (R) sunday — May 15 The Jungle Book The Divergent Series: Allegiant An epic adventure about Mowgli, a man-cub who’s been raised (PG-13) by a family of wolves. But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in 6:00 PM Batman V Superman: the jungle when fearsome tiger ShereKhan, who bears the scars Dawn of Justice (PG-13) of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Urged to THURSDAY — May 19 abandon the only home he’s ever known, Mowgli embarks on a 7:00 PM Batman V Superman: captivating journey of self-discovery, guided by panther-turned- Dawn of Justice 3D (PG-13) stern mentor Bagheera, and the free-spirited bear Baloo. May 13, 2016 Ho‘okele B-6 Teen Center member represents JBPHH at Youth of the Year Justin Hirai life. The speech must also in- Hickam Toastmasters Club, clude an important issue and who spent hours working with Joint Base Pearl a solution for how they would Case on his public speaking Harbor-Hickam Morale, improve upon the issue. confidence and demeanor as Welfare and Recreation “Zachary spent the first few well as improving his poise, months working on his four es- projection and pronunciation. The Joint Base Pearl Har- says for the application packet,” Case also practiced giving his bor-Hickam (JBPHH) Teen Zachary Pigott, Child & Youth speech at home to his family Center’s Zachary Case recently Programs (CYP) leader, said. and at the Teen Center to staff represented JBPHH at the “He had to write essays about members and peers. Youth of the Year Competition his club experience, vision for Although Case did not win at the Hawaii State Capitol. America’s youth, military youth the title of Hawaii State Youth The Youth of the Year is experience, and personal brand. of the Year, his efforts and com- awarded by the Boys and Girls Once those were set, he had to mitment did not go unnoticed. Club of America to celebrate the start to shape his three-minute “Zachary put his heart and extraordinary achievements of speech. The speech was to be his passion on display when he club teens. Applicants apply presented in front of five judges presented his speech during by submitting three reference and a live audience consisting competition at the State Cap- letters, four essays, commu- of other candidates, family and itol,” Pigott said. “He did not nity service hours and school friends.” walk away with the title of transcripts. If selected, the ap- Case is 14 years old and Hawaii State Youth of the Year, plicants prepare and present currently attends Aliamanu but he displayed the character- Photo by JBPHH Teen Center a three-minute speech about Middle School. He was men- istics of a true leader and repre- Zachary Case, right, represents JBPHH at the Youth of the Year how the club has affected their tored by Raphy Feolino of the sented JBPHH admirably.” Competition at the Hawaii State Capitol.

My Favorite Photo Upcoming blood drives Tripler Army Medical Center Blood Donor Center has updated its schedule of upcoming blood drives as part of the Armed Services Blood Donor Program (ASBP). Dates and locations are updated regularly online as new drives are scheduled. Donors are en- couraged to schedule an appointment online, call to make an appointment, and check www.military- blood.dod.mil for the latest information. Currently scheduled drives include: • May 19, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hickam Exchange, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam • May 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., NEX, Tripler Army Medical Center • May 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Club 14, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Honolulu, Sand Island • May 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pearl Harbor Memo- rial Chapel, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (For more information, contact Michelle Lele- Himalaya, Armed Services Blood Program, Tripler Army Medical Center, at 433-6699 or email [email protected].)

REDUCE... REUSE... RECYCLE The Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Recycling Program has two convenient Recycling Center locations standing by to accept your recyclable goods: Airfield - Bldg. 1715 and Waterfront - Bldg. 159. For more information call the John Burns, administrative support assistant for Navy Region Hawaii, took this picture of a lizard in his garden JBPHH Recycling Program POC at last weekend. How to submit: send your non-posed photos to [email protected] (808) 474-9207. May 13, 2016 Ho‘okele B-7 Nachos can be nutritious and healthy Defense Commissary soning to help keep the sodium Agency level in check. Be sure to keep these items Because the average plate of on hand so the next time life is restaurant nachos can contain too hectic to think about cook- anywhere between 1,500-2,000 ing, you can whip up a plate calories and is usually loaded of nachos. Be sure to use plain with fat and sodium, this tasty Greek yogurt instead of sour dish is often times thought of cream to increase the protein as one to avoid in order to keep and calcium levels and avoid health and wellness goals on empty calories. track. This does not have to be the case. Directions (serves four): Believe it or not, a plate of 1. Begin cooking 1 lb. of nachos can be nutritious and ground turkey over medium to can actually be a quick go-to, medium-high heat with 2 tbsp. healthy meal that actually of water. meets MyPlate healthy eating 2. Add 1- 15 oz. (drained and habit goals. rinsed) can of low sodium beans The three key habits Ameri- (kidney, black, pinto, etc.) to the until the cheese is melted. • This recipe works for any fruits. Aim for products that cans should practice are filling ground turkey. Sprinkle with 6. Top each plate of chips lean meat and is great for us- have no added sugar. Choose 1 half their plate with fruits and 2 tsp. of cumin; mix well, cover with /8th of the ground tur- ing up leftovers of cooked meat. fresh and frozen, often. vegetables, eating foods from and turn heat to medium. key mixture (see the notes on If using leftover cooked meat, • Fill most of your plate with all food groups, and paying at- 3. While the ground turkey how to use remaining mix) warm over medium heat and vegetables. Season with fresh tention to the proportions of and beans are cooking, wash and then top with ¼th each of cut down the cooking time.w or dried herbs and/or low so- food groups on the plate. An- and dice a medium tomato, ¼ the tomato, onion, and finish • To add a little something dium sauces. other important habit is to aim a red onion, ½ a bunch of fresh with the remaining cilantro, 1 different, add just a touch of • Eat low-fat dairy options to cook more meals at home be- cilantro, and chop lettuce to tbsp. Greek yogurt and desired cumin to some of your favorite like low-fat milk, soy milk and cause the quality of ingredients, equal about 2 ½ cups. amount of salsa. dishes, like chili or potatoes. yogurt. portion size, and levels of so- 4. Place about 2 oz. (18 chips) • Eat whole grains. Choose dium and fat can be controlled. of whole grain/multi grain tor- Notes: Best practice tips: whole wheat pastas, breads and This meal includes all food tilla chips on each plate and • Use the remaining turkey/ • Select items with the few- brown rice most of the time. groups, uses whole grain chips then sprinkle 1 oz. of shredded beans mixture as a filling for est ingredients. Aim for items Limit products that have “re- and substitutes plain Greek yo- cheese on the chips. wraps (4). These freeze well and to have less than eight in- fined” flour in the ingredients. gurt for sour cream to increase 5. Add ½ the chopped cilantro can be used for a quick lunch or gredients and limit products • Choose mostly protein foods the nutritional value and avoid and a ½ cup of shredded cheese dinner by reheating in the mi- with ingredients you can’t pro- like fish, lean meats or beans. empty calories. Cumin and to the turkey and bean mixture; crowave and then topping with nounce. • Choose heart-healthy oils fresh cilantro are used for sea- stir and cover for 1 minute or vegetables and salsa. • Eat a variety of colorful and fats (olive oil, canola oil).