VOL. 35 NO. 30 | JULY 28, 2006 INSIDE RSO set to assist 25th ID deployment

Story and Photo by SPC. DANIEL BEARL 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — As the 25th Infantry Division makes final preparations to de- ploy, a small team of its Soldiers have gone ahead to ensure a smooth transition from Hawaii to Iraq. The Reception, Staging and Onward Move- ment Team [RSO] touched down in Kuwait this week to pave the way for troops scheduled to train in Kuwait before moving north into Iraq later this summer. “We’re here to ensure the division’s move- ment is smooth,” said Capt. Chris Carter, 25th Infantry Division G1. “We will do all the plan- ning and coordination for the brigades that range from training to personnel in-processing to movement of equipment.” Facing daytime temperatures surpassing 120 degrees and relentless, dusty winds, the officers and senior enlisted Soldiers in the RSO party have been working since they stepped off the High flying plane. The RSO party is laying down the infra- structure necessary to ensure that each Soldier moving through Kuwait receives training vital aircraft to the accomplishment of the division’s mission. To accomplish its mission, the RSO party 5-14th Cavalry soars UAVs will remain in Kuwait until all of the division’s to new heights units have successfully arrived and completed training; thus making its stay in the gulf state A-3 one of the longest of the 25th Infantry Division’s elements. Despite the heat and wind, though, the RSO Sgt. Maj. Luis Rivera, RSO NCOIC, and Sgt. Maj. Jonathan B. Stone, 25th Infantry Division command career counselor, assemble a team is confident that it will accomplish its conference table for use in the RSO's operation center. Rivera and Stone arrived in Kuwait recently as part of an advance party, Education mission in Kuwait, said Carter. which serves to ensure a smooth deployment for Soldiers and equipment heading to Iraq. column debuts Fort DeRussy gallery honors Some Soldiers A monthly column on education of military kids eligible for MGIB begins with a side-by-side illustrious career of Shinseki comparison of schools impacting Army keiki Retired four-star general benefits transfer A-6 rose through the ranks ARMY NEWS SERVICE to be Army chief of staff News Release WASHINGTON — The Army announced July 21 the Story and Photos by implementation of a pilot program allowing Soldiers in Military writer SPC. STEPHEN PROCTOR critical skills who re-enlist the ability to transfer Mont- 17th Public Affairs Detachment gomery GI Bill benefits to their spouse. FORT DERUSSY — To recognize the Enlisted Soldiers who have completed at least six years sought Hawaiian native of service, re-enlist for a minimum of four years, qualify whose 38-year for a Selective Re-enlistment Bonus (SRB), and are Army career went entitled to a Zone B or Zone C bonus will have the option A photojournalist with from the U.S. Mil- to transfer up to 18 of 36 months of their MGIB entitle- military background is itary Academy, ment. needed to cover Army West Point, to the Soldiers can choose between a full SRB or a slightly re- beat. Call 655-4816. top office in the duced SRB plus the ability to transfer more than $18,000 U.S. Army, the in benefits. chief of staff of The fiscal 2006 basic MGIB monthly benefit for full-time the Army, Hawaii training is currently $1,034. This benefit is also available Army Museum Shinseki but prorated for part-time enrollment. Society members Soldiers who elected the Army College Fund (ACF) as an opened a new gallery in his honor, enlistment option and/or have enrolled and paid toward July 20. the $600 MGIB Additional Opportunity can include their Retired Gen. Eric K. Shinseki flew expanded benefit (MGIB, ACF and MGIB Additional Op- to Hawaii for the opening of portunity) in the transferability program. the gallery at the U.S. Army Museum The Army will study the results of the program with the of Hawaii. His career includes the possibility of making it a permanent part of the Army’s re- battlefields of Vietnam, more than A series of photos from retired Gen. Eric K. Shinseki’s academy days is one of enlistment policies. a decade in Europe, and tours in many displays in the Shinkseki gallery at the U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii. “The Army continues to focus on and provide support numerous other locations in be- to Soldiers’ families because it is the right thing to do, and tween rising to the rank of four- opened as a temporary exhibit in roes, dedicated to Medal of Honor re- because we know that we recruit Soldiers, but retain fam- star general and becoming the first March of 2004, but it was so well cipients.” ilies,” said Maj. Gen. Sean Byrne, director of Army Mili- Asian-American chief of staff of the received that now it is one of only “General Shinseki was a Soldier,” tary Personnel Management. Army. two permanent galleries at the muse- said Maj. Gen. Benjamin R. Mixon, Education benefits are a key component of the incen- A crowd of Shinseki’s friends and um. commander of the 25th Infantry Di- tive package used by the Army to attract and retain qual- family members were joined by active “The gallery was such a success vision, “and when he was the chief of ity Soldiers. At the foundation of these benefits is the and retired Soldiers and a group of that we decided to make it perma- staff, we knew we had a Soldier in MGIB. The transferability of MGIB benefits is an additional 100th Infantry Battalion veterans, nent,” said retired Maj. Gen. Herbert E. charge of our Army. lever being used to retain Soldiers with critical skills. some of who wore the Medal of Hon- Wolff, president of the Hawaii Army “When history looks back on his Soldiers interested in participating in the program 163-mile trek or. Museum Society. “The only other per- should visit their Army retention career counselor for in- The Shinseki gallery had first manent gallery is the Gallery of He- SEE GALLERY, A-8 formation. Army captain pedals the state of Massachusetts to battle cancer Free credit monitoring for veterans comes to abrupt halt B-7 BETH REECE dates were feared stolen. breach analysis to ensure information is Policy and Planning, where the breach oc- Army News Service “The FBI has a high degree of confidence kept secure in the future, according to VA curred. VA has also hired a special advisor — based on the results of the forensic tests spokesman Matt Burns. for information security and re-energized its WASHINGTON — The White House with- and other information gathered during the cyber security and privacy awareness train- drew its funding request July 18 for free investigation — that the sensitive data files To receive a free credit report, ing. This issue credit monitoring services for the 26.5 mil- were not accessed or compromised,” said go to annualcreditreport.com As FBI’s “high degree of confidence” is lion veterans and family members whose in- White House Budget Director Rob Portman or call (877) 322-8228. not 100 percent assurance that veterans’ Lightning Spirit A-2 formation was thought to be impacted by in a letter to House Speaker J. Dennis personal information is safe, Army officials the May 3 theft of a Department of Veter- Hastert. “The VA has funds in its budget that recommend Soldiers continue monitoring News Briefs A-5 ans Affairs computer. “On the basis of the FBI’s analysis, the ad- can be used for this purpose,” Burns said, their credit reports. Veterans Affairs Secretary R. James ministration has concluded that credit mon- “and there will be no diminution in the The Fair Credit Reporting Act requires Health A-10 Nicholson announced the recovery of the itoring services and the associated funding quality of health care and other services each of the nation’s consumer reporting MWR B-2 stolen computer June 29, eight days after he will no longer be necessary,” Portman added. provided to veterans as a result of this ex- companies — Equifax, Experian and Trans announced that the agency would provide Despite good news that the database was penditure.” Union — to provide one free credit a report Sports & Fitness B-7 one year of free credit monitoring to those uncompromised, VA continues soliciting Since the theft, numerous personnel a year to each citizen, per the individual’s whose Social Security numbers and birth bids from companies that provide data- changes have taken place in the Office of request. A-2 | JULY 28, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS & COMMENTARY We want to ‘Engage’ says hear from you... Troops speak up about war The Hawaii Army Weekly welcomes articles from Army or- Army chief of Service members say Iraq rived. ganizations, announcements from Forty-eight percent of these officers be- the general public about communi- war worth fighting, though ty events of interest to the military lieved conditions in the country had im- community, and letters and com- morale lags among some proved; 44 percent felt the conditions were mentaries. public affairs the same or worse. If you have newsworthy ideas or JOSEPH GIORDONO Sixty-seven percent of enlisted believed stories you’d like to write, JOHN HARLOW Stars and Stripes, Mideast edition conditions had improved, while 69 percent coordinate with the managing Army News Service of officers O-4, or major, and above be- editor at 655-4816, or e-mail In the third year of the war in Iraq, FORT MONROE, Va. — In a video telecon- lieved conditions had improved. editor@hawaiiarmyweek ly.com. with debate flaring in the U.S., American The results are culled from a reader- The editorial deadline for ference with Training and Doctrine Command troops surveyed by Stars and Stripes articles and announcements is the (TRADOC) public affairs professionals July ship survey inserted into printed editions overwhelmingly said the war is worth of Stars and Stripes delivered to Iraq, Friday prior to Friday publications. 19, Brig. Gen. Anthony Cucolo, the Army’s fighting. Prior coordination is mandatory. Afghanistan and other locations on single new chief of public affairs, spoke of his posi- Seventy-four percent of Stripes mili- Articles must be text or Word tion and the profession's future. days from December and February, with files with complete information, no tary readers in Iraq who responded to a responses accepted through March. “Your duties are absolutely key to winning readership survey said fighting the war abbreviations; accompanying this battle of ideas,” Cucolo told TRADOC The results were compiled by media re- photographs must be digital, high for America was “very” or “somewhat” public affairs officers at 16 installations. “Your search experts from MORI Research, a resolution, jpeg files with captions worthwhile. About a quarter of the re- product, the Soldier or leader at your instal- Minneapolis-based firm whose clients in- and bylines. spondents said it was “not very worth- lation, is essentially the credentials of the clude USA Today, The Washington Post, The Hawaii Army Weekly is an while” or “not worthwhile at all.” Army.” Knight Ridder and The Seattle Times, authorized newspaper and is And while 81 percent of Stripes readers published in the interest of the U.S. Cucolo assumed his new role June 9, and among other news organizations. in Iraq said the definition of their mission Army community in Hawaii. most recently served as director of the Joint Nearly 600 readers in Iraq responded to All editorial content of the Hawaii Center for Operational is clear, responses also reflected some con- the surveys, including high-ranking offi- Army Weekly is the Analysis at the U.S. Joint cerns about morale. cers, lower enlisted troops and civilians. responsibility of the U.S. Army, Forces Command in Nor- Troops in the non-officer, or enlisted, Hawaii Public Affairs Office, ranks tended to be less optimistic about the Among the other findings Schofield Barracks, Hawaii 96857. folk, Va. specialists, corporals or senior airmen, rat- The global war on ter- subject of morale than officers. ed their personal morale higher than the of the survey: Contents of the Hawaii Army While half of the respondents between Weekly are not necessarily the ror is fought as much unit’s morale, there was still a wide split the ranks of E-1 and E-6 said their unit’s Only about half of the military respon- official views of, or endorsed by, through television, news- between junior enlisted and everyone else: morale was somewhat low or very low, dents in Iraq rated their interaction with the U.S. Government or the Depart- papers and the Internet Sixty-six percent of those E-1 through E- 82 percent of the commissioned officers Iraqis as positive. Fifty-two percent rated ment of the Army. as it is on the battlefield, 4 rated their personal morale high, while The Hawaii Army Weekly he said. who responded said they believed their the interaction as excellent or good, while is printed by The Honolulu Adver- unit’s morale was high or very high. The 84 percent of senior enlisted and warrant 44 percent chose fair or poor. “This is an incredible Cucolo officers said the same. tiser, a private firm in no way time in history to be doing percentage of these officers rating their The outcome was more on the positive connected with the U.S. Govern- Eighty-two percent of those O-1 through this job,” said Cucolo. “I want the operational unit's morale as somewhat low or very side in Afghanistan, with 60 percent rat- ment, under exclusive written agree- O-3, lieutenants and captains, and 81 per- field of the Army to look at us as the experts low was 15 percent. Seventy-four percent ing their interactions with Afghans as ex- ment with the U.S. Army, Hawaii. cent of those O-4 and above, majors and cellent or good. The Hawaii Army Weekly is in communication. Public affairs profession- of readers with ranks from E-7 to E-9 plus above, rated their personal morale as high. Surveys returned from Afghanistan, published weekly using the offset als have the pre-eminent role in strategic warrant officers rated their unit’s morale as method of reproduction and has a communication. high or very high. At the same time, although they rated showed some marked differences in re- printed circulation of 15,300. "I am motivated to convince my former The survey also asked about the re- their morale high, the junior officers, O-1 sponse to certain questions. For example Everything advertised in this pub- operational peers what the public affairs folks spondents’ personal morale, as opposed through O-3, were less inclined than oth- while 68 percent of those in Iraq rated lication shall be made available for can do for them, how closely they should be to their perception of the unit’s morale. ers to feel that conditions in Iraq had im- the mail system as excellent or good, only purchase, use or patronage placed in the headquarters and the level of in- While junior enlisted, such as privates, proved compared to when they first ar- 55 percent in Afghanistan gave the serv- without regard to race, color, ice those high ratings. religion, sex, national origin, age, teraction that needs to take place before de- cisions are made,” he said. Sixty-eight percent of those in Iraq who marital status, physical handicap, returned the survey said they believed political affiliation, or any other non- TRADOC and the U.S. Army Accessions merit factor of the purchaser, user or Command have a major role in sharing the public support for troops in Iraq was patron. Army’s stories with the public. “strong.” A slightly lower number — 64 The appearance of advertising “We want to sustain the confidence in the percent — said they were “well informed” in this publication, including American people, to include Congress, that the about public action in support of troops in inserts and supplements, does not Army continues to produce and field the high- the Middle East. constitute endorsement by the est quality of Soldiers that we possibly can,” Seventy-nine percent rated their living Department of the Army, or The said the general. “Explain what we are equip- conditions as excellent or good. A rough- Honolulu Advertiser, of the firms, ly equal number — 73 percent — rated products or services advertised. ping them with training-wise, and tell the story.” their personal health as excellent or good The general also referred to “the enemy,” compared to when they first arrived in saying we already know a great deal about theater. physical enemies. “We also need to fight mis- Asked to rate their chain of command’s information, complacency and ignorance,” concern for their living conditions, E-5s Commander he said. and E-6s, the lower-ranking sergeants, The general challenged public affairs pro- gave the command lower marks than oth- Maj. Gen. Benjamin R. Mixon fessionals throughout TRADOC to fight these ers did. Public Affairs Officer enemies by aggressively engaging the public Sixty-seven percent felt their chain of and the media. command was somewhat concerned or Troy Griffin “Take the gloves off and engage in your very concerned. Twenty percent respond- Command Information Officer best, well-modulated and carefully thought- ed “not very concerned,” and 11 percent out professional communication,” said Cu- said “not concerned at all.” Ed Aber-Song colo. “When you are faced with misinforma- (Editor’s Note: Used with permission [email protected] tion, go after it and correct it. I want those out- from Stars and Stripes. @ 2006 Stars and Stripes. Please do not reprint.) Managing Editor side the Army who are talking about the Army to know we’re listening.” Aiko Rose Brum [email protected] LIGHTNING SPIRIT Assistant Editor Jeremy S. Buddemeier ‘God’s peace be with you’ till the family reunion 65 days [email protected] Pau Hana Editor CHAPLAIN (CAPT.) J. ANDREW RIGGS I wish I could have been at those reunions safely, I knew I could not make such a prom- since last Deputy Community Chaplain, Schofield Barracks or get-togethers, but I had been sent by God ise to my family. I did promise that I would Christa B. Thomas to take care of his people in other places. I had be in good hands and that people would As a community, we are preparing to send [email protected] to fulfill my responsibility to both the Army watch over me. I asked my family to pray for our Soldiers on a forward deployed mission fatal accident and more importantly to God. me as I prayed for them. [email protected] for one year. Yet, I am thinking about reunion. Yet, during those many times away from When I finally was reunited with my fam- Soldiers, as your My wife, daughters and I just returned Staff Writer home, I was never alone. Yes, I had the com- ily and the celebration died down, I tried to daily reminder to be from 22 days leave to visit her family. This pany of all those in a similar situation. And make the most of my time with them ac- safe, place a “red Megan Stahl Smith was the first time all her brothers and sisters yes, we were able to be of support and com- cording to all the plans I came up with dur- dot” on your Layout had been together in a long time. It was also fort to each other because of missing our ing my deployment. I can only hope that at wristwatch. the first time in 10 years that my daughters families. least many of those plans are now being ful- Remember, a Leah Mayo and I had seen my in-laws. It was not just me as a chaplain who could filled. division training Advertising: 525-7654 I was looking forward to the trip, especially listen and uplift someone else. I could also re- God promises from day one to always be holiday will be since we were going to stay with my wife’s ceive from someone else, both chaplain and with us, no matter where we are. There will awarded for the Editorial Office: 655-4816/8728 family. All of us needed that time with fam- non-chaplain — someone to vent to and be be times when it seems otherwise, when we first 100 consecutive Fax: 655-9290 ily to re-connect, catch-up, and share and supported by during those times I felt sad and feel very alone or sad, but those are the times days with no acci- hear old stories. alone. we are focused on ourselves and not on God. dental fatalities. Address: As of 7/25/06 It had been too long since we had been able I was united to the Soldiers I served with Good or bad, God is there. Good or bad, Public Affairs Office to have such a get-together, and I hope it because all of us longed for home. God guides us through life. It hurts to be won’t take that long to do it again. Bldg. 580, Stop 215 However, the real reason I was never alone separated from loved ones, but God unites us Similarly, it has been a long time since during those times was because God was to himself with and through his love for us. Schofield Barracks, HI 96857 we attended a family reunion for my side of with me. I also received comfort from know- Remember, we can do all things and endure the family. My work and deployments have Web site: ing God was with my family. At the same all things through God who strengthens each prevented me from being with my family, as time, God watched over each of us no mat- of us. http://www.25idl.army.mil/haw.asp I would have liked. Too many times, my fam- ter where we were. May God’s peace be with you all during the ily had to represent me. Even though I had hoped to come home upcoming deployment.

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“I like chili “... Chicken “Beef stew is “I would say “Chili mac ... mac because noodles ... my favorite my favorite because you you can mix because it because it is the enchi- can eat it in crackers tastes good, has a bit of lada ... it is straight out and Tabasco [and] comes everything.” very filling.” of the bag, sauce for a with the heated or hearty meal.” peanut butter not.” M&Ms.” Sgt. Jerry Sgt. Dexy Sgt. Charles Pvt.2 Nathan Porotesano Pfc. Adam Herrera Smith Otter 540th QM Co. Long 25th HHC Div. B Co., 1-27th Inf. B Co., 1-27th Inf. Squad Leader B Co., 1-27th Inf. MI Analyst Regt. Regt. Regt. SOLDIERS HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY JULY 28, 2006 | A-3 5/14th Cavalry takes flight with unmanned aircraft UAVs offer bird’s-eye view However, getting the aircraft to work is not as easy as it looks. The UAV is loaded of battlefield and saves lives onto a slingshot-type launcher then cat- apulted into the air. Once it gets lift, it can Story and Photos by fly up to 100 knots an hour, but crews SPC. AMANDA FLEMETT must control the flight of the aircraft and 2nd Brigade Public Affairs operate the camera from the ground. WHEELER ARMY AIR FIELD — It looks like a remote-controlled airplane that a ra- “I truly believe we are in the dio control model aviation enthusiast business of saving lives .” would fly, but this plane is no model. It is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), Sgt. Kevin Cross cutting-edge technology destined to help UAV Instructor, lower troop fatalities. Fort Huachuca, Arizona Already, the UAV is transforming the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team. Re- The 5-14th Strykehorse Battalion re- cently, the 5th Squadron, 14th Cavalry ceived its first UAV in June. Ever since, it’s Regiment, set up equipment to conduct been conducting new equipment train- test flights on Wheeler Army Air Field. ing and running official test flights. Civilians, instructors and Soldiers pre- “I truly believe we are in the busi- pared for the first official flights of the ness of saving lives,” said Sgt. Kevin UAV. Cross, a UAV instructor from Fort “Our unit has been activated for a year Huachuca, Ariz. “If these UAVs are now, all this time studying in classrooms used correctly, they will support the and doing simulations,” said 1st Lt. Jacob mission,” he said. Hina, a UAV platoon leader. “Now that we Above — An unmanned aerial vehicle, or UAV, “When we were first going in have the UAVs, we can do the training we readies for launch in the air on test flights. Iraq and there were a lot of raids,” were meant to do.” Cross continued. “We would fly The Army has used the UAV, also known Right — Onlookers may ask, how does a pilot fit them a couple of nights prior to as “the Shadow,” for about six years. It has in a UAV? Easy answer — the pilot stays on the movement. [They] helped to cut a 12.75-foot wingspan, weighs roughly ground and controls this aircraft. Fitted inside, a down on loss of life, not to mention 215 pounds, and scouts areas of specific camera takes pictures and sends them back to a [they] targeted key areas of interest command post for analysis. interest — during daylight and darkness — prior to going into a city.” before troop movement. It allows com- The UAV has logged more than manders optimal coverage. ahead of a convoy, or moving into an of the terrain,” Hina explained. surveys terrain and notes possible enemy 10,000 flight hours in Iraq. In ad- “The 5/14th’s primary function for the area where we don’t have positive identi- Fitted with a camera, the UAV sends attacks and permits assessment of danger dition to reconnaissance, the Army uses UAV will be route reconnaissance, flying fication of the number of enemy or layout back real-time images to commanders. It before movement in unpredictable areas. the UAV during humanitarian missions. 1-21st donation enables Waianae Elem. School to beat the heat Schofield’s school partnership program aids creature comforts

Story and Photo by SPC. AMANDA FLEMETT 2nd Brigade Public Affairs WAIANAE — Although the Wa- ianae Coast boasts spectacular scenery, enjoying its views often comes with a challenge — the heat. Hence, common knowledge on Oahu is, no matter where you are or what the temperature may be, it is 10 degrees warmer in Waianae. Despite the blistering heat, Robert Kalaaola, head maintenance Master Sgt. Robert Carroll (left) and maintenance supervisor, Robert supervisor at Waianae Elementary Kalaaola, carry one of four heavy air conditioners into Waianae Elemen- School, was sitting and reflecting tary School. The air conditioners were donated by 1-21st Inf. Regt. in in the Waianae sun. Four new order to help students beat the heat this school year. 25,000 BTU air conditioners were making their way to his school, a grounds, appliances that work, and donation from the 1st Battalion, positive role models to whom they Regarding the school partner- 21st Infantry Regiment. can relate. ship, Kalaaola said it’s beneficial Bob McElroy | Pohakuloa Training Area Public Affairs “I think it’s a very grateful thing “The donation is from the heart for the school and the children. that they have provided and a per- and that’s for the school, that’s for He hopes that interaction will con- fect way to give to the communi- the kids … number one thing is tinually grow between the Soldiers Beautifying Saddle Road ty here,” said Kalaaola. “I remem- always for the kids,” he said. of 1-21st Regt. and schoolchildren. ber when I was in high school, I The 1-21st regularly assists stu- More importantly, he added, he POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA — Lt. Col. Kimberly A. Rapacz, Pohakuloa Base Support Battalion told everyone I was leaving and dents and staff at Waianae Ele- wants to see the children get the commander, and Dave Faucette, PTA’s Integrated Training Area manager, prepare a spot for an wasn’t coming back,” he said. “But mentary, its adopted school in the mentors they need. A`alii plant on the embankment of the new Saddle Road here. Rapacz, Faucette and PTA’s Cultural now I’m glad to be working out 25th Infantry Division’s School “It’s good for the kids to see the Resources chief Bill Godby brought members of the Cultural Advisory Committee (CAC) to the site here around the kids and giving Partnership Program. The “Gim- military come around and that July 21 to see the progress of the new highway. The multimillion dollar highway project will eventu- back [to the community].” lets” said they especially enjoy they can be role models for them. ally replace the aging, dangerous route that crosses the Big Island. The PTA CAC is comprised of Kalaaola said he takes pride in “Seahorse Storyteller Night,” a time They [the kids] see them out in members of the Native Hawaiian community and provides advice, insight and assistance to the his occupation and is determined when Soldiers spend time reading the community, and they say, PTA commander on Native Hawaiian community concerns. to give the school’s children safer stories to students. ‘Man, I wish I could do that.’” A-4 | JULY 28, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS 84th Engineers experience cultural wonders of Iraq

CAPT. RICHARD BECKER Signal Officer, 84th Engineer Combat Battalion (Heavy) UR, Iraq — Nestled in the southern region of Iraq near the current city of Tallil, stands the ancient city of Ur, built more than 4,000 years ago and still standing today. Its buildings range from piles of rubble and empty shells to the enor- Sarah H. Cox l Honolulu District Corps of Engineers mous Ziggurat, which stands 20 me- ters high. FORT SHAFTER — Maj. Gen. Benjamin R. Mixon, commander, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Bar- Five Soldiers from the 84th Engi- racks, discusses the selfless community service of Mrs. Kara Anderson (center, background) prior to neer Combat Battalion (Heavy) re- awarding her the Army Outstanding Civilian Service Medal. Kara is the wife of outgoing U.S. Army cently took the opportunity to get Corps of Engineers Honolulu District Commander Lt. Col. David E. Anderson (left, background), who away from the doldrums of war by ceremoniously passed his command to Lt. Col. Charles H. Klinge at Fort Shafter, July 21. experiencing this historical and re- ligious site. Chaplain (Capt.) Kelly Porter, who led the most recent trip to Ur, Corps of Engineers welcomes attested to the positive impact the trip had on the Soldiers who partic- ipated. He described the trip as a lesson in history as well as spiritu- Klinge as 65th commander ality. “Walking around there makes you HONOLULU DISTRICT PUBLIC AFFAIRS Mixon, 25th Infantry Division commander. think about where you are spiritu- News Release Mixon lauded her service to Schofield Bar- ally,” Porter said. “Here was this Courtesy Photo racks community and praised Lt. Col. Ander- great civilization that did not be- FORT SHAFTER — Lt. Col. Charles H. Klinge Seven Soldiers from the 84th Engineer Combat battalion (Heavy) take time son’s exemplary leadership in guiding the Corps’ lieve in God, and they died away. off to visit the historic and religious city of Ur. Ur was built more than 4,000 became the 65th commander of the U.S. Army outstanding support of Army transformation. “It makes you think about where years ago and was the birthplace of Father Abraham from the Bible. Corps of Engineers' Honolulu District during a Mixon said Anderson’s proactive efforts in co- [you are] headed. It makes you do a ceremony on the Palm Circle parade field. ordinating construction of Army transformation self check on where you stand with Soldiers a little ‘read-ahead’ of what from a bird’s point of view. Brig. Gen. John W. Peabody, Pacific Ocean projects for the 25th ID and Pacific Army units are God.” [they were] going to see.” Pfc. Michael Keuhne, the 84th’s division commander, hosted the ceremony during paying giant dividends now and will continue to Porter, who has studied the histo- Soldiers who experienced the chaplain’s assistant, said his favorite which outgoing commander Lt. Col. David E. do so in the future effectiveness of the 25th ID ry of this region extensively, knew desert wonder said they were truly part of the trip was when he actual- Anderson and Lt. Col. Klinge passed the cere- combat Soldier. the location was something the Sol- amazed. ly climbed the stairs of the Ziggurat, monial colors symbolizing the official change Mixon said the Corps’ recent completion of diers would love to see. He knew Spc. Rachel Brennan, with Head- of command. Klinge and his family were pre- “being able to see how high it was the Battle Simulation Complex at Schofield Bar- that even if the Soldiers couldn’t quarters and Support Company, said, and see everything from that height sented with fresh flower lei, a Hawaiian symbol racks is already making a difference in the way appreciate the historical and reli- “It was in better condition after of welcome; and the Anderson family received lei and distance.” 25th ID Soldiers train for combat. gious significance, it would still be a 4,000 years than I thought it would Another amazing aspect of the as a tribute to their service. In his third tour with the Corp of Engineers, great way to get them away for a be.” trip was the “cuneiform” or ancient Lt. Col. Anderson will depart Hawaii to become Klinge will command an organization of about few days and experience something Sgt. Fannie Castro, a logistics non- writing that is still visible on the the legislative assistant to the Secretary of the 375 engineers, scientists and support staff lo- most people never see. commissioned officer, piped in her bricks of buildings. Army, in Washington, D.C. cated in Hawaii, Palau, Guam, American Samoa, Now, every month, one company first impression: “It was really old. Before taking command, Lt. Col. Klinge for- the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas from the 84th Engineers selects five It’s amazing that there was a civi- Soldiers returned from their trip merly served as the deputy district commander of and Kwajalein. Soldiers to experience Ur. When lization there.” with some much-needed positive the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York Honolulu District is responsible for major mil- asked how many Soldiers knew of Ur Touring the old city of Ur, Soldiers memories of Iraq and a glimpse of District. itary design and construction, civil works, inter- when they were selected for the trip, saw the buildings, roads, shops and the civilization that pre-dates the Prior to the ceremony, Lt. Col. Anderson re- national and interagency support, real estate Porter said not too many. He said Ziggurat — the religious temple from Bible. ceived the Army Meritorious Service Medal from services to the Army and Air Force, regulatory that he “tried to explain to the lead- two millennia past. “You can see a picture of the Zig- Brig. Gen. Peabody and his wife, Mrs. Kara An- work, environmental services and emergency ers what it was. I gave them a flyer The Ziggurat served as the royal gurat, but until you are there, it derson, was presented the Army Outstanding management. The District's current active pro- with a few pictures of the area … be- palace. From the top of the Ziggurat doesn’t become real,” said Keuhne, Civilian Service Medal by Maj. Gen. Benjamin R. gram is valued at about $2 billion. fore we flew down there, I gave the temple, visitors can see the world summing up his experience. NEWS HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY JULY 28, 2006 | A-5 •Aug. 9: 1 p.m. for employees These workshops are designed to and 2:30 p.m. for supervisors provide the writer with skills to News create effective resumes for public At Sgt. Smith Theater, and private sector jobs. Schofield Barracks The importance of cover letters •Aug. 10: 9 a.m. for employees and tips on following up with your Briefs and 10:30 a.m. for supervisors* resume will also be discussed. To •Aug. 11: 9 a.m. for supervisors register, call Fort Shafter, 438- Send calendar announcements to and 10:30 a.m. for employees 9285; or Schofield Barracks, 655- community@ •Aug. 11: 1 p.m. for supervisors 4227. hawaiiarmyweekly.com. and 2:30 p.m. for employees (*Sign language interpreters will SAEDA / OPSEC Community Library Closure — Sgt. Yano be available for these sessions.) Brief — The Hawaii Resident Of- Library, Schofield Barracks, will For more details or to coordinate fice presents the annual, manda- be closed July 30 for carpet clean- submission of attendance rosters or tory SAEDA (Subversion and Es- ing. The library will reopen at its if special accommodations are re- pionage Directed against the Army) regular hours July 31. Regular li- quired, call Sherry Imamura-Ryan briefing. Army regulation 381-12 or Lei Kalaukoa at 438-1132. brary hours are Monday through requires all Department of the Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday Army personnel receive this train- GPC Training — Training through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; ing annually. is scheduled for the Government The briefings are scheduled for and closed on holidays. For more Purchase Card program Aug. Wednesday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m. at information, call 655-8002. 8, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Richardson Theater, Fort Shafter the Post Conference Room, Build- and Wednesday, Aug. 30, 9:30 a.m. CVS Training Deadline — Per ing 584. To register, email Deborah and 1:30 p.m. at Sgt. Smith The- a Homeland Security directive, key Makahanaloa at maka- ater, Schofield Barracks. For more personnel from Army organiza- [email protected] with information, call 438-1872. tions with contract employees must the following information: full receive Contractor Verification Sys- name; rank; command name; unit Road Closures — Drivers should tem training no later than July 31. or office name; stop number; watch for the temporary lane clo- Without CVS training, key per- phone number; and class date. The sures of Airdrome and Sterling sonnel will not be able to add con- next class date is Sept. 12. For Roads on Wheeler A. A. F. Traffic tractors into the Defense Enroll- more information, call Connie Ton may be limited to one lane now ment Eligibility Reporting System at 438-6535, extension 145. through Aug. 11; from 8 a.m. – (DEERS). Contractors must be en- 3:30 p.m. Steel plates will cover tered in the CVS by July 31 to re- Troops to Teachers — Troops to trenches after work hours. For ceive or renew their common ac- teachers is a federally-funded pro- more information, call 624-8201. cess cards (CAC). For more infor- gram that provides resource sup- mation, contact James Euell at port for military members choos- 438-3095 or ing teaching as their next career. Ongoing [email protected]. For more information on how the TTT program can benefit you, Financial Health — Be money- Sexual Harassment Training visit the Education Center, wise. Contact Army Community — U.S. Army Garrison, Hawaii Schofield Barracks, room 209 the Services, located on Schofield Bar- Equal Employment Opportunity first Tuesday of each month, from racks, Building 2091. Classes in- Office will conduct mandatory Pre- 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; call Bryan Miller clude checkbook maintenance, vention of Sexual Harassment at 587-5580; or email hawai- money management, credit man- (POSH) training for civilian em- [email protected]. agement, the Thrift Savings Plan, ployees and supervisors and mili- car buying, mutual fund invest- tary supervisors of civilian em- Create a Winning Resume — ing, college funding, and Army ployees. Training session lasts one Learn the art of writing a job-win- Emergency Relief referrals. hour. ning resume. Army Community Instructors also assist with zero- Service (ACS) will sponsor Resume percent interest AER loans. To at- At Richardson Theater, Writing Workshops. The workshops tend a class or schedule a one-on- Fort Shafter are Aug. 9, at ACS, Fort Shafter, one appointment with a financial •Aug. 8: 1 p.m. for supervisors and Aug. 10 at ACS, Schofield Bar- counselor, call 655-4ACS(4227). and 2:30 p.m. for employees* racks; both are 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. All services are free.

1981 percent. An odd-even system of water rationing •July 22, Hoofers learned how to “cut a rug,” went into effect, until further notice. much like entertainers in Broadway’s “The Chorus •July 23, Sergeants in pay grades E-5, E-6 and Line” when Army Hawaii Music and Theatre spon- E-7 were sought to fill openings in the club man- sored a jazz dance workshop for everyone 14 and agement program, primary military occupational older. Other Soldiers and family members could specialty (MOS) 00J. learn how to strum a guitar at the 10-lesson “Gui- •July 23, Soldiers with social security numbers tar Magic” course at the Music Center. ending in select digits, like 01 and 41, were asked •July 23, “We’re using too much water,” said the to complete a forthcoming survey, which would chief of the Utilities Division, Directorate of Engi- gauge their opinions on diverse topics. The Soldier neering and Housing, Bruce Arakaki, in concert Support Center wanted views on combat military with the Honolulu Board of Water Supply. service, assignment policies and re-enlistment. Officials asked service members and their fami- (Editor’s Note: Information gathered from the lies to further cut back on the use of water by 16 Hawaii Army Weekly archives.) A-6 | JULY 28, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS Few Army-impacted schools miss NCLB targets Hawaii public schools strive to meet federal and state mandates; parents play significant role in children’s education TAMSIN KEONE School Liaison Office, U.S. Army Garrison, Hawaii In 2001, the Bush administration creat- ed the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) re- quiring that all of the nation’s students be proficient in core academics by 2014. This federal law requires elementary and secondary schools to meet accounta- bility standards set by the state. The accountability system requires Hawaii to report “adequate yearly progress” (AYP) in math and reading pro- ficiency, graduation and retention rates of students, the percentage of students at the school that have taken the test (e.g. 95 percent of the school population), as well as other educational indicators such as having a highly qualified teacher in every classroom that is licensed by the state, fully certified, and able to demonstrate competence in the subjects they teach. The targets of the accountability system are raised on a regular schedule between Above — This table shows the learning that occurs in schools now and 2014, so that by 2014 all students the NCLB school perform- and that the proficiency levels at – even those who are low-income stu- ance targets for Hawaii schools have grown since the dents, those belonging to the federal five for 2003-2014. state first began the testing in ethnic groups, students with disabilities, 2002. Left — These graphs The results showing how and those with limited English proficien- show a side-by-side cy – will be performing at grade level. comparison of NCLB individual schools have per- Furthermore, test results must be re- math and reading per- formed will be released in Au- ported separately for the previously men- formance by schools on gust, and parents will receive tioned groups in the school, and if one Oahu’s Army installation. individualized assessments of group falls below the AYP target, the en- their children’s strengths and chal- tire school will not make AYP for that lenges with suggestions of how they year. It’s very critical to recognize and applaud can help. the work going on in our schools. All

NCLB targets NCLB Target All Students Statewde Hale Kula Shafter Solomon Wheeler Elem. Wheeler Mid. schools have a school improvement plan to The parent’s role contribute to the success of their students. Establishing NCLB targets helps to en- Some may have adopted a new reading Parents also have a special job to do, sure that students meet proficient levels of or mathematics program, implemented a and they play a crucial role in the educa- academic achievement. The accompanying new curriculum, made scheduling changes, tion of their children. There are school charts show the NCLB performance targets provided staff development for teachers, organizations and groups that offer a for reading and math and the performance implemented after-school help, or some means for volunteering and getting in- of all students, statewide in these areas, combinations of these and other efforts. volved. along with a direct comparison of the five schools on Army installations on Oahu Assessments (e.g., Hale Kula, Solomon, Shafter, Wheel- How do Hawaii's schools fare? er Elementary and Wheeler Middle). Last spring, 95,000 public school stu- Visit http://arch.k12.hi.us/index.html. The following is the overall prelimi- dents in grades 3 through 8 and grade 10 nary Adequate Yearly Progress status of took the Hawaii State Assessment test the schools on Oahu’s Army installations: that has been recognized as one of the five Schools would love to have more par- •Hale Kula – Met or six in the nation with the toughest ent volunteers, but they also know that •Solomon – Not Met standards. volunteering is not always possible for •Shafter – Met Scores recently released by the Depart- busy parents. They do encourage parents •Wheeler Elementary – Met ment of Education show that 66 percent of to get involved at home, and there are •Wheeler Middle – Not Met schools have failed to meet state goals or many things parents can do, including The negative part is that the law un- NCLB Target All Students Statewde Hale Kula Shafter Solomon Wheeler Elem. Wheeler Mid. achieve AYP. the following: fortunately does not always reward On a positive note, Hawaii Superinten- progress. Schools can make outstanding dent Patricia Hamamoto confirmed that progress and still not meet the AYP goal. the assessments are only one measure of SEE SCHOOLS, A-9 NEWS HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY JULY 28, 2006 | A-7 New AHFH initiative reaffirms commitment to safety ANN WHARTON Another effort to bring safety Army Hawaii Family Housing to the forefront is AHFH’s Nation- Fire Safety & Prevention The safety of families living in al Night Out event, scheduled Aug. Fire Safety Fire Prevention Army Hawaii Family Housing 4 from 4–7 p.m. at Canby Field in (AHFH) communities is a top pri- the north, and at Aliamanu Mili- Prevention is the best way to practice fire safety. Always be Did you know an overwhelming number of fires occur ority, and AHFH reaffirms its com- tary Reservation’s West Commu- aware of potential hazards in your home. Remember the following tips: in the home? There are time-tested ways to prevent and survive mitment to families with its latest nity Center for south Army instal- • Check all electrical appliances, cords, and outlets for disrepair. a fire. It’s not a question of luck – it’s a matter of planning ahead! initiative, the “New Resident Safe- lations. Ensure they are in good condition, without loose or frayed cords Make Your Home Fire Safe ty Orientation.” Residents will receive informa- or plugs. • Install smoke alarms on every level of your home. tion at interactive booths that will “The safety of our families, es- • Be careful in the kitchen. According to the National Fire Pre- • Test smoke alarm’s monthly and replace their batteries at least give them knowledge of how to pecially children new to Hawaii, vention Association (NFPA), cooking is the leading cause of once a year. the USAG-HI [U.S. Army Garri- keep their families and communi- home fires. Practice safe cooking habits such as turning pot ties safe. • Vacuum away cobwebs and dust from smoke alarms regularly. son, Hawaii], and AHFH is impor- handles in toward the stovetop, so they cannot be knocked over. • Replace all smoke alarms every ten years. tant,” said Janine Lind, AHFH Children will learn about safety Always supervise children while cooking. through fun activities and lively • Have at least one working fire extinguisher in your home. property management director. • Beware of cigarettes. The NFPA states that cigarettes are the presentations, including a fire truck “Our program brings together leading cause of fire deaths. Most are started when ashes or butts demonstration, fingerprinting by Plan Your Escape Route military police, the fire depart- fall into couches or chairs, so be careful where you smoke in your ment, AHFH safety officers and Drug Abuse Resistance Awareness • Determine at least two ways to escape from every room. (DARE), interaction with represen- home. others to educate families on all • Caution everyone to stay low to the floor while escaping and nev- tatives from the Police Eyes & Ears • Use candles safely. Keep them out of the reach of children, away facets of safety,” she added. from curtains and furniture, and extinguish them before you leave er open doors that are hot. Presentations cover fire and Program (PEEPS), prize drawings and face paintings. the room. Do not let children use candles unsupervised in their • Select a safe location outside your home where everyone should electrical safety, safety for kids at rooms. meet. home alone or in their neighbor- For more information on the New Resident Safety Orientation • Be aware of holiday dangers. If you use a live Christmas tree, be • Practice your escape plan at least twice a year so everyone hood, crime prevention and more. sure to keep it watered daily, and inspect all lights annually. knows it well. Presentations will be held the Program or National Night Out, second and third Wednesday of contact Bonnie Griffith at bgrif- each month, and they are open to [email protected] or call all Army housing residents. 275-3178. Schofield Barracks homes model latest in ‘green’ technology ANN M. WHARTON The panels have a low-light Army Hawaii Family Housing production rating, which is among One of the things Army families the highest in the industry. In ad- enjoy most about living in Hawaii dition, a special coating reduces is the year round beautiful weath- the amount of dust that adheres to er. Sure, there are rainy spells and the panels. The technology of the some “chilly” mornings, but more panels allows them to produce often than not, the skies are blue. electricity on cloudy days, or if And it is the sunny weather the cells become shaded or dust Army Hawaii Family Housing covered. (AHFH) is relying on to help move “We are excited to bring U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii toward this technology to Army Hawaii,” conserving our natural resources. said AHFH project director Steven AHFH housing privatization Grimes. “Our investment in alter- project’s ability to use renewable native energy resources will allow energy resources will make USAG- the USAG-HI to put more money HI home to the largest solar-pow- back into maintaining quality ered community in the world. homes and communities.” Every new home will feature solar Electricity prices are volatile, water heaters that will provide al- especially in Hawaii, where most most 100 percent of the homes’ electricity is generated by burn- hot water needs. ing imported oil. Renewable en- Many of the new homes will ergy helps reduce this dependence have photovoltaic (PV) panels in- on foreign energy and may even stalled atop garage roofs. Com- prevent the construction or ex- bined, the PV panels generate up to pansion of another power plant. It six megawatts of electricity, pro- also has limited production risks viding approximately 30 percent of and boasts zero emissions on site, AHFH’s electrical consumption resulting in no air pollution, haz- needs. ardous waste, or noise. quotable You must be the“ change you want to see in the world. — Mahatma Ghandi” A-8 | JULY 28, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS Recruiters now receive training as ‘career counselors’ CHRIS RASMUSSEN Sgt. 1st Class Charles Boyd, who is in his fourth Army News Service week at the school, said that despite being DA-selected FORT JACKSON, S.C. — Recruiters have shed the he is up for the challenge. sales approach in attracting new Soldiers in favor of “I am excited to do it. To me it is just another sounding more like career counselors. challenge,” said Boyd, who will be assigned to The way the Army conducts recruiting has under- a recruiting station in New Jersey following gone a massive transformation during the past two graduation. “We went out to a mall the other years. The evolution was developed and implement- day to practice talking with people and I was really ed at the Army Recruiting and Retention School at surprised how open they were to speak with us. Es- Fort Jackson. pecially the kids, they were eager to talk about the “The way we used to do business is nothing like we Army.” do now,” said Master Sgt. Ivan Santana, Recruiting The Army chooses Soldiers in the top 10 percent of Division chief. “We were known as sales reps, now we each military occupational specialty to go to re- are in the counseling business. We show people the cruiting school. different routes in life, not just the Army. The word “We need Soldiers with extraordinary integrity, “sales” is not allowed to be used here. It’s like a self-discipline and time management skills because curse word.” when they get out there they will be by themselves Part of the change stemmed from an Army survey and away from their Army installation,” Warner that found the target age population of 17 to 24, also said. “In a normal Army setting you see your first ser- known as the Millennial Generation, was more re- geant daily. As a recruiter you might see him week- ceptive to the counseling approach. Christa B. Thomas | 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs ly.” “The Millennial Generation has been sold to all their First Sgt. Dave Kramer, Honolulu Military Entrance Processing Station, explains an inprocessing survey to Not all students attending the school are DA se- life,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony Gales, com- new Army recruit Matua Tuaolo. The survey allows new recruits to express comments or concerns regarding lected, however. Sgt. Cynthia Ramos, a student at the mand sergeant major of the school. “We have found their recruiting and inprocessing experience, and provide necessary feedback to MEPS leadership and local school who holds a logistics MOS, volunteered to be- that they want to make a difference and are patriot- recruiters. come a recruiter. ic. They just need some guidance about how to ac- “I like to help people achieve their goals,” she complish their goals.” The course includes six weeks of training and a “This experience gives them confidence. If they fail, said. “The Army helped me achieve my goals and I Sgt. 1st Class Michael Towne, instructor, said the week of evaluation. Much of the coursework in- they have instructors to counsel them to get better,” wanted to give back.” new approach to recruiting is working well. volves hands-on training and role-playing exercises said Sgt. 1st Class Mark Kinsey, curriculum developer Staff Sgt. Antionette Pitts, who is in her third “You look at the public today, and what do they where students conduct interviews with other students for the school. week of the course, said her main motivation in at- fear most? Telemarketers and salesmen,” Towne said. acting as potential applicants. Last year, 5,041 Soldiers graduated from the school, tending the school was so she could help today’s “We don’t want to convince anyone the Army is the which is the only one of its kind in the Army. youth. way to go. We provide them with a guide to achieve Students go to local malls and campuses, where “We look for Soldiers with interpersonal skills,” said “It is not just about the numbers,” she said. “It is their goals in life.” they speak with the public about joining the Army. Staff Sgt. Charles Warner, instructor. “The tactical and about helping individual young people make educated The biggest challenge in implementing the doctrine Leads generated from the talks are given to local re- technical skills will come for them, but the big thing decisions about their future. A lot of them don’t has been to retrain established recruiters in the new cruiters. The school also has a telephone work station is for them to be able to communicate back and know what they want to do, or which direction to go counseling philosophy. where students make phone calls around the coun- forth.” in. For me this is a way leading them in that right di- “It’s difficult to teach old dogs new tricks,” Santana try. About 75 percent of the students attending the rection.” said. “But we have found the successful recruiters had Last year, 120 Army contracts were signed as a re- school are selected by Department of the Army, ac- (Editor’s Note: Chris Rasmussen writes for The been doing this all along.” sult of leads generated from the school. cording to Santana. Leader at Fort Jackson, S.C.) Gallery: Museum honors Shinseki CONTINUED FROM A-1 American Soldier and about a family’s assimilation into America,” he said. time as the chief of staff, he will be remembered as one The gallery features photos of Shinseki from of the best.” his days as a West Point cadet to his tours in A humble Shinseki addressed the audience. Vietnam, his years in Europe, all the way up to chief “I asked my Grandma Shinseki what I should say be- of staff of the Army. Other memorabilia on dis- fore I came here,” he said. “She told me, ‘Tell them you play include a set of his Class A uniforms, a battle come from a good family … and tell them you’re a good dress uniform and a scale model of a Stryker American Soldier.’ vehicle. “I hope the reflection of this gallery is about the “We have a better Army because of General Shinse- ki,” said retired Gen. David A Bramlett, also a member Left — Retired Gen. Eric K. Shinseki, 34th chief of staff of the Society. “We have a better America because of of the Army, signs autographs at the grand opening. Gen. Shinseki.” NEWS HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY JULY 28, 2006 | A-9 Schools: Parents play vital role Federal voting aids readily available JIM GARAMONE officer, and they are the primary put the alternative address on the re- in their children’s education American Forces Press Service points of contact. quest for the ballot. A number of changes are being Brunelli’s office is working with WASHINGTON — The Federal Vot- implemented in this election cycle. the U.S. Postal Service to ensure ex- CONTINUED FROM A-6 ing Assistance Program office is Some states will now send ballots to pedited mail service for ballots. This pulling out the stops to ensure all 1) Provide a quiet place to do homework. requesters via e-mail; others will started in 2004 with great success. service members and their families 2) Make sure children get a good night’s fax the ballots. Each state is re- Ballots will arrive to service mem- sleep and a good breakfast. who wish to can vote. sponsible for voting by its citizens, bers in September or October. To be 3) Take an interest in children’s school- Polli Brunelli, the program’s chief, so the laws and programs offered sure votes arrive on time, Brunelli is work and talk with them about it their said the program has learned from vary from state to state. telling service members to mail in homework. experience and has put in place a Other changes include a revised their voted ballots the week of Oct. 4) Teach children respect for others and system to make it relatively painless Federal Postcard Application (FPCA) 8 to 14. responsibility for their own behavior. for service members and their fam- form. Brunelli said the biggest problem ilies to vote in 2006 elections. Brunelli said, “We have several the program confronts is outdated Keone Contact school liason officers — And, she added, service members blocks on there for [voters] to put al- addresses. Folks who have moved Tamsin Keone or Wayne Yoshino — and their families want to vote. They ternative addresses if they are on since the 2004 election need to sub- at 655-9818. generally vote in greater percent- the move. There is also a place to put mit an updated FPCA. age than the general population, their e-mail address. This is very If all things work perfectly — and Schools, parents and the community Brunelli said. Military votes count, important because local election of- they usually do — service members need to acknowledge and congratulate she said; absentee ballots decided a ficials want to be able to communi- will receive their ballots from local all other schools, students, teachers and number of elections in 2004. cate to voters.” election official and return them parents who have worked hard to make The program covers not only mil- This is particularly helpful for re- without a hitch. improvements and meet NCLB. itary personnel, but also DoD civil- serve-component personnel called “It doesn’t matter what ballot you There are big challenges ahead for ians and DoD contractors. It de- to active duty. For instance, a Min- get ... vote it,” Brunelli said. “If the Hawaii’s schools, but with support, hard pends on dedicated officers and non- nesota National Guardsman may go state ballot arrives after (submitting Yoshino work and positive changes, schools will get commissioned officers at unit level. through training in Mississippi be- a write-in ballot), they should vote to where they need their students to be. Each unit has a voting assistance fore deploying. The Guardsman can that, too.” A-10 | JULY 28, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY HEALTH & NEWS Gains in preventing pain, injuries will aid troops Scientific research may lead to percent of men and 50 percent of women basic trainees to experience a musculoskeletal injury. advancements that lessen injuries USARIEM, in collaboration with the U.S. Army Soldiers get during training Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., ARMY NEWS SERVICE has been investigating basic training News Release injuries since 1980. Zambraski, a leading expert on the NATICK, Mass. — Scientists at the U.S. Army Re- effects of NSAIDs on kidney function, search Institute of Environmental Medicine (US- said that much of Soldier use, and overuse, ARIEM) hope to improve warfighter performance us- of NSAIDs is driven by their high rate of mus- ing their knowledge of musculoskeletal injuries and culoskeletal injuries. the effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs “In an effort to keep going, many (NSAIDs) on the body. warfighters rely on NSAIDs, such as ibupro- Soldiers have extreme physical demands placed on fen, aspirin and naproxen. These pain re- their bodies, including the need to move rapidly lievers are fine in small doses,” said Zam- Spc. Kevin Link | 17th Public Affairs Detachment while carrying heavy loads over difficult terrain. As braski, “but problems arise when Soldiers take a result, musculoskeletal injuries, which include in- them too frequently at too high a dosage. Sgt. Simeon Porter, with the 39th Military Police Detachment at Fort juries of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles Zambraski explained that NSAIDs work by Shafter, took first-place honors and $500 at the Schofield Barracks Mili- tary Idol competition last year. and other soft tissues, are prevalent among the na- temporarily blocking the body’s natural produc- tion’s warfighters. tion of prostaglandins (PGs). PGs promote in- “Musculoskeletal injuries are one of the top med- flammation and pain, but also perform other im- ical problems reported by Soldiers, especially dur- portant and essential bodily functions. In the stom- ing their physical training,” said Dr. Edward Zam- ach, PGs protect the lining from acid. By taking too ‘Military Idol’ returns braski, division chief, Military Performance Division, many NSAIDs, Soldiers put themselves at risk for ul- USARIEM. cers or other gastrointestinal problems. SPC. TIERNEY HUMBERSON Last year’s Military Idol repre- Musculoskeletal injuries may impact not only a In the kidneys, vasodilator PGs widen blood ves- 17th Public Affairs Detachment sentative for Schofield Barracks Soldier’s ability to do his job well, but can also re- sels, helping to maintain renal blood flow and to pro- The Tropics at Schofield Bar- was Sgt. Simeon Porter, who com- sult in significant time away from the job to allow tect kidney function. racks will hold auditions for the peted at the final level in Fort Gor- for recovery, or lead to a disability discharge. According to Zambraski, one goal of USARIEM’s second Military Idol, Aug 9. don, Ga. According to Dr. (Col.) Paul Amoroso, USARIEM research program is to reduce musculoskeletal in- The competition, a spin off of There are 94 days left to the fi- research epidemiologist, musculoskeletal injuries juries, which would have the beneficial effect of television’s American Idol, will be nals, and today is the final dead- are the number one cause of disability discharge. By reducing the need for NSAIDs among Soldiers. held throughout military installa- line. Their will be 32 installations investigating the prevalence of musculoskeletal in- This research is also examining the effects of tions for a number of weeks. Sol- competing this year. Contestants juries and assessing how Soldiers are being trained, other compounds that can reduce inflam- diers must win the competition at must be on active duty, have no USARIEM scientists hope to find ways to improve mation and pain, but not decrease the body’s their local installation to move on adverse actions pending, compete Soldier performance while reducing injury. production of beneficial PGs. to the final round. as a vocalist and be in amateur Scientists also hope to reduce the downtime Much like the television show, status. caused by Soldier injuries. Problems with training in- Right — Pfc Matthew Moeller, 25th Infantry Divi- Soldiers must be rated favorably by Today is the last day to sign up. juries have been studied most frequently during sion, Special Troops Battalion, stops to rest during both a judge and their peers in or- You could be the next Military Basic Combat Training (BCT). It’s not unusual for 25 an eight-mile tactical road march. Spc. David House l 17th Public Affairs Det. der to advance in the competition. Idol. Families must get ‘command sponsorship’ to qualify for overseas Prime health care New requirement will im- Program (TOP) Prime, including Tricare When Tricare Standard beneficiaries For more information, beneficiaries may Global Remote Overseas (TGRO). seek care overseas, they may have to pay contact their overseas Tricare Service Cen- pact active duty families The policy also requires family members the entire bill at the time of service and ter listed at www.tricare.osd.mil/over- enrolled in ‘Overseas Prime’ to reside with their sponsor to be eligible then file a claim for reimbursement with seas/index.cfm or the Tricare Area Office for enrollment into TOP Prime. Tricare. Under Tricare Standard, family serving their overseas region. Beneficia- TRICARE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY Beneficiaries may seek command spon- members must pay an annual deductible ry counseling and assistance coordina- News Release sorship through service personnel chan- and cost shares each time they get care tors are also available to help at www.tri- nels. If service families without command outside of the military treatment facility. care.osd.mil/bcac/. FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Tricare policy re- sponsorship move overseas, they may pay If command-sponsored families enrolled sponsored family members with special Tricare, the Department of Defense quires active duty service members with costly out-of-pocket health care expens- in TOP Prime or TGRO have a newborn or medical needs to an overseas location, agency that administers the health care overseas orders to verify command spon- es, as they are only eligible for Tricare adopt a child while overseas, they may en- with no specialty support for those needs, plan for the uniformed services, retirees sorship for accompanying family members Standard, Tricare Plus and space-available roll the child in Tricare Prime. may put their family member at unnec- and their families, serves more than 9.2 for enrollment in the Tricare Overseas care at military treatment facilities. Sponsors that bring non-command essary health risk. million beneficiaries worldwide. When work is finished. 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Fine art and original works prove this festival is not Below — Retired just another craft fair Navy veteran John Critchfield STORY AND PHOTOS BY shapes koa and AIKO BRUM other wood prod- Managing Editor ucts into must- HALEIWA – Every piece of art tells a have bowls. story and many pieces spoke volumes at the annual Haleiwa Arts Festival, last weekend, at Haleiwa Beach Park. The festival caters to a diverse audi- ence. It exhibited an eclectic mix of both refined and caricature artwork. Exquisite, delicate objects perched adjacent to booths of homespun crafts. Visually ab- stract and literal pieces provoked the eye, ear and sense of touch. “We want to have a lot of new artists get the opportunity to show and tell, and the opportunity for the public to come and experience a lot of different styles and different kinds of art,” said Gary An- derson, executive director of the festival. “It’s not strictly a crafts fair; we have a broader variety of fine art and originals.” From humble beginnings in 1998, the festival has grown from an initial pool- ing of 18 North Shore artists to 127. Juries select artists from near and far — still as near as historic Haleiwa town, but now as distant as the islands of Maui, Molokai and the Big Island; mainland locations like Idaho and Washington State; and even out of country, South America’s Uruguay. Some stumble upon the festival when touring the islands. In sheer size alone, the festival quickly is becoming one of Oahu’s biggest. Many who exhibited their work were first-timers, the bulk returning artists. Some specifically set aside time to Left — Artist show at Haleiwa because the festival Christopher St. allows them to gross more revenue here John (above), with than in several months of traveling the the support of his arts and crafts circuit. wife Faith, a ser- “In the first two or three years, to get geant and cook at a dream started, takes a lot of human Wheeler Army Air and economic capital,” Anderson ex- Field, works in oils plained. “That we’ve survived as long and ink drawings. as we have, and receive recognition, is His "raw" perspec- just great.” tive is on display at Bethel Street The Artists Gallery in Honolulu. For the artists themselves, many said they hone their captivating works after years of roller coaster rides. Their passions ebb and peak, and there’s much intrigue along their journey, but eventually they find their creative voice. Oils on wood panels and ink draw- and took one look at this place ings are the chosen medium of Wheeler [Hawaii] and said I’m not leaving,” ex- Army Air Field resident Christopher St. plained John Critchfield who readily John. shares his stories while showing his koa With his wife Faith, a sergeant and a wood bowls. cook with 3-25th Aviation, by his side, The retired sailor has been working he defined his collection: “It presents it- with a variety of woods the last 15 years. self as being naïve, but not. It’s figura- “I happen to enjoy color and fabric, tive … raw. A little bit on the faux naïve and I get over my shyness by telling side.” people stories,” said Haleiwa resident Throughout most of August, the Bethel Sonja Hagemann. Street Gallery will exhibit St. John’s Still active with Schofield’s Hui O` Na work. The artist himself will present his Wahine spouses club, the former military collection “The Cloud Eaters,” the wife explained, “I have a dialogue with evening of Aug. 17. However, the St. the creatures. My largest ingredient is Johns will soon support one another imagination.” only in spirit. She deploys to Iraq with Hagemann’s husband, David Berke- her unit in a few weeks. meyer, is a former paratrooper who’s “I came here on a nuclear submarine lived off and on in Hawaii since 1959. He lends helping hands to Sonja, and then quietly slips away when she works the crowds, alive in her element.

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Right — Artist Jerry B. Steffen Jr., a Seattle, Wash., native, first stumbled upon the Haleiwa Arts Festival when visiting Oahu in 2005. Hooked, he applied for his very own booth and displayed his work, including notecards, for the first time. B-2 | JULY 28, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY COMMUNITY For more information, call 655-8380 or 833-5393.

Paperback Book Kits — The Sgt. Yano library, Schofield Barracks, will issue paperback book kits to deploying units. For more information, call 655-9143. Aliamanu (AMR) Chapel

Family Child Care — FCC provides • Catholic in-home child care by an adult family Sunday, 8:30 a.m. – Mass member living in government quarters Sunday, 9:45 a.m. – Religious July or housing, complete with flexible hours education (Sept. – May only) and a comfortable family-like setting. • Gospel 28 / Today In Hawaii, certified FCC homes Sunday,11 a.m. – Sunday school are available on Schofield Barracks, Wheel- Hawaiian Luau Lunch Buffet — Taste (Sept. – June only) er Army Air Field, HMR, AMR and Fort a traditional Hawaiian style feast today Sunday, 12:30 p.m. – Worship Shafter. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hale Ikena service If you are interested in placing your on Fort Shafter, or 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the • Protestant child in FCC, or want information on Sundays, 9:45 a.m. – Worship Nehelani on Schofield Barracks. Cost becoming a provider, call 655-8373 service is $9.95 per person. (Schofield Barracks) or 837-0236 (AMR). Sunday,11 a.m. – Sunday school Call the Hale Ikena at 438-1974 or (Sept. – June only) the Nehelani at 655-4466 for lunch buffet SKIES Unlimited — Your one-stop reservations or information. Fort DeRussy Chapel program for child and youth instructional 836-4599 classes is SKIES Unlimited. Current offerings Military Idol — Active duty Soldiers, include music, martial arts, gymnastics • Catholic come show off your singing talent in and driver education classes, as well as Saturday, 5 p.m. – Mass in chapel the 2006 Military Idol competition. Appli- babysitting certification, which include CPR (May – Aug.) cations are being accepted through tonight and first aid courses. Saturday, 6 p.m. – Mass on the beach at Tropics. Military Idol performances • Protestant Hula, “Introduction to Dance” for will begin August 9. Look for more infor- Sunday, 9 a.m. – Worship service 3- to 9-year-olds (tap, ballet, movement mation to come and call 655-8522 for and tumbling) and street dancing are additional details. Fort Shafter Chapel also available. Plus, coming soon are mod- 836-4599 eling and tiny tot opportunities to round Steak Night — Enjoy a sizzling out offerings. For more information, • Contemporary Protestant steak cooked on the grill with garlic mashed Sunday, 9 a.m. – “The Wave” call 655-5525. potatoes, rolls, and vegetables at KoleKole worship service Bar and Grill. Dinner will be served from Auto Crafts Car Care — The 5 to 8 p.m. Helemano (HMR) Chapel Fort Shafter and Schofield Barracks Cost is $11.95 for top sirloin steak Auto Craft Shops offer oil change, tire rep- • Contemporary Protestant and $14.95 for Porterhouse steak. Children’s Christa B. Thomas I 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs Sunday, 10 a.m. – Worship service air patch, tire demount/mount, tire rota- pricing is available. For additional and children’s church tions, transmission service and wheel information, call 655-0664. balance services by appointment only Main Post Chapel 655-9307 ‘Ewww! ...’ on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Teen Center Trip — The Aliamanu The staff will provide services while • Catholic Military Reservation teen center is hosting Sunday, 9 a.m. – CCD & RCIA Nigel Nose-it-all asks curious onlookers if it’s funny when a nose is runny. “It’s not.” the customer supplies the parts and fluids a trip to the Ice Palace for all teens. Meet Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – Mass (oils) for the vehicle. Prices vary by service at AMR at 6 p.m. For more information, Did you know that on an average day, most people produce a quart of saliva, shed • Collective Protestant needed. Sunday, 9 a.m. – Worship service call 833-0920. ten billion skin scales, and swallow about a quart of mucus? For more information, call 655-9368 Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – Sunday school These are just a few of the intriguing (and disgusting) factoids taught through (Schofield Barracks) or 438-9402 (Ft. • Gospel 29 / Saturday sophisticated animatronics and imaginative exhibits at Bishop Museum’s national Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – Sunday school Shafter). Sunday, 12 p.m. – Worship service Parents Night Out — Leave your traveling exhibit, “Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body.” kids with Child and Youth Services (CYS) Youth Sponsorship — If you are new at the Peterson Center on Parents The exhibit takes advantage of kids’ attraction to all things grotesque, helping them MPC Annex, building 791 to Hawaii and between the ages of 5 Night Out, and then enjoy a nice night discover why and how their bodies produce the mushy, oozy, crusty, scaly and and 18, CYS has a welcome gift for you, • Chalice circle out on the town. stinky things it does to remain healthy. Tuesday, 7 p.m. and a youth sponsor who wants to Children enrolled in Parents Night • Islamic prayers and study be your friend. Call 655-2263 for more Out must be registered with the Child Based on the best-selling book, “Grossology” by Sylvia Branzei, this 6,000 square- Friday, 1 p.m. foot interactive, hands-on exhibit is on display through Aug. 27. Discounted tickets information. • Buddhist and Youth Services registration office no 4th Sunday, 1 p.m. later than noon July 28. Reservations are for military can be purchased at the Bishop Museum box office. Better Opportunities for Single first-come, first-serve. For more information, For more information, visit www.grossologytour.com or www.bishopmuseum.org. Soldiers — Want to get involved in Soldiers Chapel call 655-8313. the community and don’t know how? • Catholic 30 / Sunday be 18 years old and over to attend. For at the Aliamanu Military Reservation Youth Join BOSS on one of its many volunteer Friday – Saturday, 12 p.m. – outings. Adoration (24 hours) Library Closure — The Sgt. Yano Library, more information, call 655-5697. Center Gymnasium, August 12, from BOSS works with many groups within • Protestant Schofield Barracks, will be closed July 30 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a variety Sunday, 9:30 a.m. – Worship the community such as Big Brothers for carpet cleaning. Regular library hours 9 / Wednesday of booths representing nutrition, hygiene, service /Big Sisters of Honolulu, Bowl Games are Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. Military Idol — Who is going to be the and chiropractic care, along with raffle of Hawaii and the PGA, as well as to 8 p.m.; Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to next Hawaii Military Idol? Don’t miss your drawings, sports and game booths, inflatable Tripler AMC Chapel 433-5727 organizations exclusive to the Army 6 p.m.; and closed on holidays. For more chance to find out. Come see the competi- bouncers, and massages. family like the Exceptional Family Member • Catholic information, call 655-8002. tions at Tropics, beginning August 9. All For more information, call 836-1923. Sunday, 11 a.m. – Mass performances are from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Program and Army Community Service. Monday – Friday, 12 p.m. – Mass 4 / Friday are free. Win great prizes and vote for your Volunteers are needed; call 655-8169 Saturday, 5 p.m. – Mass for more information. • Protestant Mongolian Barbecue — It’s Stir favorite idol. For more information, call Ongoing Sunday, 9 a.m. – Worship service Fry-day! Select your favorites from a large 655-8522. Tropic Lightning Museum — Come variety of meats and vegetables and we Kolekole Bar and Grill — Come check visit the Tropic Lightning Museum, Schofield Wheeler Chapel will grill them to your liking. Join us tonight 11 / Friday out the newest addition to the Nehelani, Barracks, to learn about the rich history from 5 to 8 p.m. for Mongolian barbecue, Seafood Bucket for Two — It’s back! the Kolekole Bar and Grill. The bar and • Catholic of the 25th Infantry Division and Saturday, 5 p.m. – Mass cooked outside in front of KoleKole Bar Seafood lovers can dig into a variety of grill features a fresh new menu, featuring Wheeler Army Airfield. Public and private • Collective Protestant and Grill. seafood, including shrimp, crab, clams and great pupu and entrée selections. Enjoy tours, and Sergeant’s time training Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – Worship Cost is 65 cents for each ounce, and mussels at KoleKole Bar and Grill, from 5 darts, pool, games, karaoke and more. service and children’s church programs are available. Every Saturday reservations are recommended. For more to 8 p.m. For more information, call 655-0664. at 1 p.m. a free war movie or documentary information, call 655-0664. Cost is $24.95 for two and includes the seafood bucket and a pitcher of your SKIES Payment Plan — SKIES is shown. For more information call 655-8301. 5 O’clock Shadow — Country favorite beverage. For reservations or more Unlimited is offering a new payment music fans, don’t miss out on this live information, call 655-0664. program for families enrolling their children MWR Pet Kennel — Located at performance by the band 5 O’clock Shadow in the Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, the Halawa Quarantine Station in Halawa at Tropics. DJ music will begin 12 / Saturday Exploration, and Skills classes. Families at 7 p.m. and the band performs 9 p.m. Health and Fitness Fun Fair — Come can now enroll their children for a full to midnight. Cost is $5 and you must and enjoy a day of health awareness and fun semester and pay month by month. SEE MWR BRIEFS, B-5

series continues at the waterfront stage. ners, is available at www.canstruction.com. agency chiefs to provide information on Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom performs at 5:30 matters pertaining to the Fort Shafter com- p.m., Saturday, Aug. 5, Gilliom is a multi- 26 / Saturday munity. For more information, contact Rosey Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner, includ- Oahu Arts Center — The Oahu Arts Stone at 438-6147. ing Song of Year, Female Vocalist of the Center announces its third annual “A Night Year, Hawaiian Album of the Year and of the Arts,” an evening of food, live en- Group of the Year and has won the hearts of tertainment, art activities, and a silent auc- Ongoing many with the resurrection of ha'i (female tion to raise funds to build a community arts Send calendar announcements to falsetto singing). For more information, call education center and performing venue. Promise Me Again — Remind your [email protected]. Robyn Fuqua at 941-0440. This event is Saturday, Aug. 26, 6 to 10 spouse of your original commitment in a Cars p.m. at the Mililani Golf Course. group wedding vow renewal ceremony. This (G) 8 / Tuesday Cost is $50 per adult and $25 for children free event is offered every Wednesday at the Friday, 7 p.m. July Schofield Barracks Community Town 12 and under. Call 848-7632 for more in- Sheraton Moana Surfrider in Waikiki. Call Saturday, 2 p.m. 28 / Saturday Hall Meeting — The next Oahu Base Sup- formation or visit www.oahuartscenter.org. 922-3111 for more information. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Hawaii State Farm Fair — Enjoy a na- port Battalion Town hall meeting is sched- Blaisdell Center Events — The Neal S. tive plant sale; a farm animal exhibit and uled for Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the 29 / Tuesday petting zoo; live entertain- Sgt. Smith Theater, Schofield Barracks. The Women with No Limits — Join Gov. Blaisdell Center is known as Oahu’s com- ment; stomach-churning town hall meeting is a proactive fo- Linda Lingle at the third annual Interna- munity center is located in downtown Hon- rides; and classics treats rum designed to assemble direc- tional Women’s leadership Conference , olulu at the base of Punchbowl. Upcoming from the midway menu tors and agency chiefs to provide Tuesday, Aug. 29. Registration begins at events include: at the annual Hawaii information on matters pertaining 7:30 a.m. and the conference begins at 8:30 • 19th Annual Bridal Hawaii Expo, July State Farm Fair. The to the Schofield community. For p.m. Scheduled speakers to date include Vi- 28, 29, 30. General admission is $7 per event continues through the more information, contact Rosey Stone vian Aiona, Paige Hemmis from “Extreme day weekend. at 438-6147. Makeover,” Dr. Johnetta B. Cole, Rear Adm. • Comedian David Alan Grier, Aug. 12 at The fair is in Kapolei, Sally Brice-O’Hara, and a special videotape 7:30 p.m. corner of Farrington Highway and Fort Bar- 12 / Saturday message from Oprah Winfrey. To see a cur- • Black Eyed Peas in concert, Aug. 14 at rette Road. Hours of operation are 6 p.m. to Canstruction Competition — The Hon- rent and complete list of speakers, or to 7:30 p.m. midnight, Friday, July 28 and noon to mid- olulu chapter of the American Institute of register for the conference, visit • Sarah Geronimo in concert, Aug. 26 at night July 29 and 30. Architects presents the community’s best www.iwlchi.org. 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the gate. design work – in cans – to raise inventory • Billy Joel’s stage play “Movin’ Out,” Bring an empty Pepsi can Saturday for an for the Hawaii Foodbank. Sept. 8 through 17. additional discount. For detailed informa- Seventeen teams will “canstruct” giant Purchase tickets at the Blaisdell box office, tion, visit www.ekfernandez.com or 682- structures made only from canned foods. September Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone at 5767. Come to Pearlridge Mall Uptown center 877-750-4400, or visit www.ticket The Fast And The Furious: court Aug. 12, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 6 / Wednesday master.com. Tokyo Drift The public will select the winner. The Oahu South Community Town Hall (PG-13) August structures will be on display throughout Meeting — The next Oahu Base Support Community Family Night — Join your Saturday, 7 p.m. the mall for two weeks. On Aug. 27, all Battalion Town hall meeting is scheduled for neighbors for Family Survival Night each Sunday, 7 p.m. 5 / Saturday cans used in the competition will be deliv- Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the AMR Wednesday at the Schofield Barracks Main Thursday, 7 p.m. Sunset Serenade Summer Concert — ered to the Hawaii Foodbank. More infor- Chapel. The town hall meeting is a proactive The Hawaii Kai Towne Center free concert mation, including photos of national win- forum designed to assemble directors and SEE COMMUNITY CALENDER, B-5 The theater is closed Monday & Tuesday. COMMUNITY HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY JULY 28, 2006 | B-3 PTA hosts statewide Civil Air Patrol encampment BOB MCELROY Pohakuloa Training Area Public Affairs POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii — Nearly 60 Civil Air Patrol cadets and leaders completed their annual statewide encampment here on Tuesday, marking the first time in more than five years that PTA has hosted the organization. The group included 28 basic cadets who were attending their first encampment, and 19 staff members and leaders. The staff and leaders were those individuals who had attended at least one en- Tianna Sudduth | PTA Natural Resources Biologist campment. Cadets ranged from 12 to 18 years old. Above — Natural Resources Biologist Lance Tominaga shows Civil Air From the moment their feet hit Patrol cadets natural resource areas Pohakuloa Training Area manages. the ground, basic cadets were busy Right — Several cadets carry “Jimmy” the PTA Fire Department’s train- acclimating to the strict military ing dummy, during a search and rescue exercise. Shown here are, from regimen after being on summer left: Cadet Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Sugai, Cadet Master Sgt. Andy Felix, vacation for several weeks. Instead Cadet Master Sgt. Sean Lee and Cadet Staff Sgt. Isaac DeRego. of leisurely days at the beach, cadets endured long days that be- “Sometimes it’s tough for the “Everyone at PTA was great,” gan with reveille at 6:30 a.m. and staff to come together, but not so Hoke said. ended with lights out at 10 p.m. this year,” Hoke said, noting that Hedlund joined the CAP in In between those hours, senior staff is usually composed of cadets March 2003 at the urging of a cadets and adult leaders guided from throughout the state who close friend, who was a cadet them though drill and ceremony, have never worked together. commander. leadership classes and practical Hedlund, who is the com- “I didn’t want to [join at first]… exercises, map and compass train- mander of the Kona CAP I thought it was for geeks,” she ing, land navigation, first aid and squadron, said that the weeks of said as she laughed. aerospace education. preparation prior to the encamp- Hedlund changed her mind The classes and practical exer- ment were worse than the actual shortly thereafter when she ac- cises were designed to prepare encampment. companied her friend to a CAP cadets for two of the three missions “This was the best encampment physical fitness test. As a runner, of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP): aero- I’ve been to,” Hedlund said. “It she liked the emphasis on physi- space education and emergency was a different environment and cal training and joined the fol- services. Training and encamp- location than before, with cold lowing week. ment fulfilled the third CAP mis- weather and dryness. We were Since then, she has ascended sion: cadet programs. lucky we had a good staff; every- through the ranks to become a According to CAP Maj. Valerie one did their job so well without major and is the Kona squadron Hoke, the organization was estab- being told.” commander. It is the CAP’s em- lished on Dec. 1, 1941, less than a Hoke added that having a flex- phasis on training leaders that week before the Japanese attack on ible schedule helped when things appeals to Hedlund. Oahu. During World War II the did not go according to plan, as “It is satisfying to know you CAP supported the Army Air did having a group of support have a positive effect on kids and Forces. Following the war, Presi- staff cadets who showed excel- will pass something down to dent Harry S. Truman established lent initiative. them,” Hedlund said. the CAP as a federally-chartered “We had great cadets this year,” On a personal note, Hedlund benevolent organization. In May Hoke said. “Last year’s basic also shared why she enjoys sum- 1948, Congress passed a law that cadets were smart; this year mer encampments. designated the CAP as the auxil- they’re on the staff and they’re “The encampments motivate iary of the new U.S. Air Force. very impressive.” you; you get to hang out with Toward the end of the encamp- Both Hoke and Hedlund praised friends and cadets from other ment at PTA, Hoke reflected on the support they received from squadrons. And then there are the the week and said it was the best the PTA staff, especially the fire stories you get from encamp- encampment of the six she has department, which assisted them ment,” she said with a smile. participated in since she joined with land navigation and search With the end of the Summer the CAP. and rescue training, and the Nat- 2006 encampment, Hedlund was Both Hoke and Cadet Maj. Fu- ural and Cultural Resources reflective. miko Hedlund, the CAP camp branches, which gave the cadets a “This has been a great experi- commander, agreed the excellent glimpse into task of preserving, ence. It was a busy, sleep-deprived cadet staff enabled the encamp- protecting and managing natural week, but also a lot of fun,” she Bob McElroy | PTA PAO ment to run smoothly. and cultural resources at PTA. said. B-4 | JULY 28, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY COMMUNITY Haleiwa: Eclectic art, from durable to delicate, embody artists’ imagination

CONTINUED FROM A-1 Behind the scenes support Of course, a festival of this magnitude does not succeed from sheer will. Many loyal patrons and community volunteers — not the least of which are Soldiers based out of Schofield Barracks — com- bine manual labor and economic capital to make the festival happen. “Thank you, thank you, thank you. I cannot say it enough,” said Joan Gossett, event coordinator, who praised the three days of manual labor provided by Sol- diers of 540th Quartermaster to set up and tear down the grounds. “They help us put up the smaller tents, all the banners, the signage … everything you see within the white tents, basically. We are so very grateful, especially with everybody [about to be] deployed.” Artists pay booth fees, said Anderson, and fundraisers, private donations, busi- ness sponsors and funds from the City and County of Honolulu’s Office of Eco- nomic Development also help cover vari- ous expenses. The festival may happen but once a year, but patrons of the arts need not sulk. In addition to Haleiwa, the arts Above — Artist Kimi Werner is thrive in quaint shops along Kamehame- inspired by island lifestyle and ha Highway in Kahaluu, in Waikiki’s Ka- leisure activities such as canoeing piolani Park — just about every other and paddling. Working with oils is weekend — and in unpretentious China- her passion, in addition to teaching art at Kuhio Elementary School. town shops, fast becoming a trendy des- tination spot in downtown Honolulu. Left — City and County of Honolu- Budding artists in north and south ar- lu Mayor Mufi Hannemann (right) eas of Army installations can learn the presents a surprise check for tricks of the trade, too. The Arts & Crafts $12,000 to Gary Anderson, execu- Centers at Schofield Barracks and Fort tive director of the Haleiwa Arts Shafter are open to bring out the artist in Festival. The city's Office of Eco- Department of Defense employees and nomic Development wholehearted- ly supports the arts. "A little appre- their family members. Regularly, diverse ciation for the arts is great for the Above — Recycled wire and glass sculptor Dale media offer numerous opportunities to community," said the mayor. "So, Cronn creates island objects and heartfelt beau- “talk story” via art. kids, participate!" ty out of discarded materials.

Aiko Brum | 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs Soldier support Spc. Daniel Bruder of 540th Quartermaster begins to disassemble a tent during tear down of the Haleiwa Arts Festival, Monday. A dozen or so Soldiers from the 540th provided manual labor two days prior to the festival and the day after, all in the spirit of ohana. COMMUNITY HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY JULY 28, 2006 | B-5

listings, computers, etc. that are available the Army Community Community Service employment resource area. Workshops are Fridays, 9 – Calendar 10:30 a.m. at ACS Schofield Bar- From B-2 racks, building 2091. Call 655- 4227 to register. ‘Hot post chapel, beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a free meal, followed by chil- ACS Volunteers — Free child- dren, youth. and adult bible stud- care at an hourly rate is provided stuff!’ ies of varying topics. for up to 20 hours per Free childcare is available. To week for those who Pohakuloa Training Area reserve a space, call 655-9307. volunteer with ACS. firefighter Steve Coloma Volunteering offers helps Clayton Gumbs, an Master’s Degree job experience and Operation Purple camper, — The University flexible hours. For of Oklahoma is of- more information, don a structural fire fering a Master of call 655-4227. breathing apparatus. Arts in Manager- ial Economics. Please Kokua — Operation Purple is a free The non-thesis Fisher House at Tripler summer camp program of program can be com- needs the follow- the National Military pleted in about 18 ing products: pa- Family Association. The months. The one-week per plates, plas- camp offers children of classes are TDY/TAD tic spoons and deployed military person- friendly. Contact OU at forks, styrofoam 449-6364, or aphick- cups, paper nap- nel a chance to interact [email protected], or visit the Web kins, paper tow- with kids their own age site at www.goou.ou.edu. els, toilet paper, and share experiences. and HE (high efficiency) Bob McElroy | Pohakuloa Training Area Public Affairs Grossology Exhibit — Did you liquid laundry detergent. If you know that you produce a quart of are able to help, call Ave Porter at saliva each day or that there are 433-1292 or 561-7423. more than 250,000 sweat pores on the soles of your feet? These are Cub Scout Pack 183 — Join the just a few of the intriguing (and Webelos at Wheeler Army Air Field slightly disgusting) factoids taught for fun and learning the Boy Scout at Bishop Museum's latest nation- way. The pack meets Mondays at 7 al traveling exhibit, Grossology: p.m. at the Camp Stover Commu- The (Impolite) Science of the Hu- nity Center. man Body. Discover why your Boys, grades 1–5, or ages 6–10 body produces the mushy, oozy, are eligible to join. For more in- crusty, scaly and stinky things it formation, call 624-2722, 457- does. 5816, or via e-mail at john- Grossology will be on display [email protected]. in the Castle Memorial Building through Aug. 27. Boy Scout — Incoming Boy Scouts or interested boys who have Protestant Women of the completed the 5th grade are in- Chapel — A place to find laugh- vited to join our troop. Meetings ter, hope and friends. Join our are Mondays, 6:30 p.m. at the summer session on Tuesdays, now Scout Hut on Schofield Barracks. through August 15 at the Main For more information, call 683- Post Chapel from 9:30 to 11:30 0463 or email scouterul- a.m. in Room D-9. Free on-site [email protected] childcare is available by reservation. For Community Cal- further informa- endar Briefs — Do tion, call 206-8504. you have announce- ments of upcoming Employment events, sports or activi- Orientation — ties that you would like Take the first step to post in the Hawaii Army in landing the job you Weekly? If so, e-mail your in- want. Get employment in- formation to community@hawai- formation on federal, state, pri- iarmyweekly.com at least two vate sector and staffing agencies. weeks in advance of your event or Use the reference materials, job activity.

books and videocassettes in Span- ish. Books are available MWR Briefs for children of all ages along with From B-2 a wide selection of adult fiction. For more information, call 655- Valley, the MWR pet kennel is 0145. available for military personnel deploying, awaiting permanent Arts and Crafts Center — housing or just going on vacation. Need a fast gift? Stop by the Arts The facility is an outdoor board- and Crafts Center and choose from ing facility for cats and dogs only. a variety of island crafts, Fees for dogs are $14. The second including mirrors, baskets, wood- family dog boarding in the same crafts and more. For more infor- kennel is $10. Cats are $10 per mation, call 655-6330 at Schofield day. The second family cat board- Barracks or 438-1315 at Fort ing in the same kennel is $5. Shafter. Spaces are limited. For reserva- tions, call 368-3456. MWR Happenings — To find out more information about MWR Home School Support Group activities, programs and facilities, — Home schooled students are pick-up a copy of the Discovery invited to join biweekly group magazine available at the Schofield meetings where activities include Barracks Commissary, Fort arts and crafts, field trips, science Shafter Post Exchange, Aliamanu experiments, computer classes and Shoppette, Tripler mauka entrance, more. any MWR facility, or visit the Call 655-8326to obtain a copy MWR Web at www.mwrarmy- of the current calendar or learn hawaii.com. more about registration. Job Search — Visit, browse Nueva en la Biblioteca — The and apply for federal jobs that Sgt. Yano Library on Schofield are available in Hawaii at Barracks now has a collection of www.nafjobs.com. SPORTS & FITNESS HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY JULY 28, 2006 | B-7 163-mile bike trek is a breeze for Schofield Barracks Soldier PFC. MATTHEW C. MOELLER The Massachusetts resident said 17th Public Affairs Detachment the cause keeps him going. This For most people, a 163-mile bi- event is a very personal for him, as cycle trek may seem like an im- his grandmother Joann Bauer has possible task. But for one Schofield been battling cancer for the past 10 Barracks Soldier, it’s a task worth years. trying. “It just means so much to For the past four months, Capt. know that he cares,” said Joann. “I Zachary Reed, Headquarters and have never been more proud of Managing stress takes priority Headquarters Company, 2nd him.” Stryker Brigade Combat Team, bat- “Failure is not an option for me,” HOOAH4HEALTH.COM Manage your time. Set realistic goals and tle captain, has been training for said a dedicated Reed. Web Release deadlines. Plan projects accordingly. Accept the annual Pan-Mass Challenge, “Men, women and children with cancer line the streets during the Situations that create stress are as unique as the fact that your in-box will always be full. Do which treks across Massachusetts. ride, so the discomfort I feel on we are. Our personality, genes and experi- "must do" tasks first. Schedule difficult tasks for This event offers riders the my bike is nothing compared to ences influence how we deal with stress. For the time of day when you are most productive. chance to push their own limits what they are going through.” some, a big family dinner may be stressful. Tackle easy tasks when you feel low on ener- while supporting the Dana Farber The Pan-Mass Challenge will Others might enjoy increased activity and re- gy or motivation. Cancer Research Center of New take Reed across 46 scenic sponsibility, but find stress in other situations Take time for yourself. Not everything on England. Massachusetts towns in two days, that are beyond their control. your to-do list must be done today. When you “I have always donated money Aug. 4 and 5, traveling approxi- Fortunately, many ways exist to combat get through half the list, put it aside and do to Dana Farber through the Com- mately 80 miles each day. stress, from taking a deep breath to readjust- something relaxing. During the workday, take bined Federal Campaign program,” Nearly 4,000 cyclists will par- ing the way we think while under stress. Each short breaks to stretch, walk, breathe slowly said Reed. “But this ride provides ticipate in the event, which is ex- person should find what works for him or her, and relax. Always put yourself as a priority on me with the opportunity to do pected to raise $24 million this including these effective self-care tips: your to-do list. more for them.” year. Take care of yourself. Get good exercise, ad- Set limits. When necessary, learn to say Reed credits his participation For more information on the equate sleep and regular, balanced meals. Ex- "no" in a friendly but firm manner. Don't in the event to his girlfriend Re- Pan-Mass Challenge, visit the Web ercise helps burn off the excess energy that overtax yourself with social functions, espe- becca Hughes, a market researcher site at www.pmc.org. stress can produce. Setting a regular bedtime cially during the holiday season. in Honolulu, who participated in and wake up time will force your body clock Limit your work hours. Make sure your the event last year. to set and combat the sleep disorder caused by working life doesn't spill over into your private “Rebecca got me started,” said Left — Capt. Zachary Reed, Head- quarters and Headquarters stress. Regular bedtimes will also make sure that life. Those who consistently work long hours Reed, “before her, I hadn’t been on Company, 2nd Stryker Brigade burn out quicker than the rest. a bike since elementary school.” your body is getting the downtime it needs to Combat Team battle captain trains repair itself. Good nutrition has important Change your diet. Don't use sugar to get you Now Reed is riding almost every for the Pan-Mass Challenge, an short-term and long-term benefits. through the day. Keep your blood sugar stable day through the hills and towns of annual two-day 160 mile bike Develop friendships. Having someone to by avoiding sweet foods and eating carbohy- Oahu in preparation for his first event near his home. The event confide in is important while on the job and drate foods instead, because your body will major event. challenges riders to push their off. Sharing feelings with people we trust can break these down to sugars gradually. Take a “I do two 20-mile rides during limits while supporting the Dana be a first step toward resolving problems. good multi-vitamin and reduce your use of caf- the week and then two longer rides Farber Cancer Research Center of Avoid relationships with "negative" friends feine, alcohol and tobacco ... and the highs and back-to-back on the weekend,” New England. who reinforce bad feelings. lows associated with them. said Reed. B-8 | JULY 28, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY SPORTS & FITNESS ($20 if you already have a uniform). days from 10 a.m. to noon. For addition- For more information, call 836-1923 al information, call 655-0883 or visit (AMR) 438-9336 (Fort Shafter) 655-0883 www.mwrarmyhawaii.com/cys/bmx_track (Wheeler) or 655-6454 (Schofield). .htm.

Brazilian Capoeira — Develop the Ongoing mind, body and spirit to include physical fitness, self-defense and self-discipline Golf for Food and Fun — The “Golf through Brazilian Capoeira. Classes are of- for Food and Fun” event is held every fered Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the July Tuesday at Nagorski Golf Course, Fort Fort Shafter Physical Fitness Center. Shafter. Tee times are from 2:30 to 5 For more information, call instructor 29 / Saturday p.m., and cost will be $22 per person for Mestre Kinha at 247-7890. Hawaii Championship Wrestling — riding and $17 per person for walking, Come watch Hawaii Championship which includes 9-hole green fees, par 3 Leilehua Golf Course Driving Range Wrestling at Tropics today. Doors open at prizes, pupus for four people, a pitcher of — The golf driving range is open until 6 p.m. and matches start at 7 p.m. beverages, a door prize entry, and the 9:30 p.m. on weekdays, Monday through The cost is $5 for ages 12 and up, $3 golf question of the week contest. Friday, at the Leilehua Golf Course. Call for ages 11 and under, and free for chil- A minimum of three people is required 655-4653 for more information. dren ages 5 and under. Call 655-5697 per team. For more information, call 438- for more information. 9587. Water Aerobics — Come for a new and exciting workout at Richardson Pool. 5 / Saturday 101 Days of Summer — Students, July classes will be held Monday, Wednes- Ladies Golf Clinic — Ladies, do you kindergarten through twelfth grade, are day, and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 want to brush up on your golfing invited to the Fort Shafter and Schofield p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 5 skills? A free, hour-long golf clinic will bowling centers through Sept. 4 to bowl p.m. to 6 p.m. There is a $2 fee per class be held August 5 at the Leilehua Golf their way through the “101 Days of Sum- or a punch card will be available for $15. Course at 2:30 p.m. All required equip- mer.” Each day of summer, participating Water aerobics provide a safe and effec- ment will be provided and advance students can receive one free game of tive exercise alternative that improves reservations are recommended. For bowling for each paid game each day of your overall level of fitness without stress more details or to reserve your space, summer. Free games can be played any on the joints. For more information, call call 655-4653. day from opening until 5 p.m. 655-1128. Grand prizes include a trip for four to 6 / Sunday an “Aly & AJ” concert and a private What’s Up Gymnastics — SKIES Un- Bowling Tournament — A “5 Game, movie screening of “How to Eat Fried limited is partnering with What’s Up Jeremy S. Buddemeier l 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs No Tap” tournament will be held at the Worms” for one lucky winner and 100 Gymnastics to offer a military discount Schofield Bowling Center, August 6. guests. Other prizes include a portable program for all upcoming classes. What’s Check-in is at 1 p.m., and the cost is $20. DVD player, iPod shuffle, video games Up Gymnastics provides several classes to Diving into summer Call 655-0573 for more information. and prizes from the Schofield and Fort choose from, including recreational and Stephanie Higa, lead recreational assistant at Schofield Bar- Shafter bowling centers. competitive classes and the only indoor racks' Richardson Pool, shows children the proper form for div- Flag Football and Cheerleading — For more information, call 655-0573 climbing wall on Oahu. Register now through August 15 for (Schofield) or 438-6733 (Fort Shafter). Classes are provided for all ages, even ing, July 20. After diving into the water, children swam across Youth Sports flag football and cheer- as early as 1 year old. Discount cards the width of the pool. More than a dozen children participated leading. The program is open to youth BMX Track — The BMX track on can be picked up at the Child and Youth in the "water safety and learn to swim" course last week. born between 1990 and 2001. Cost is $45 Wheeler Army Air Field is now open on Services registration offices. For more for flag football and $60 for cheerleading Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. and Satur- information, call 655-5525.

Meet line up. The series consists This event is sanctioned by the Hawaii Hikers and dogs should arrive at 8:30 of monthly trial races on July 29 and Women’s Rodeo Association (HWRA), and a.m. to begin the hike at 9 a.m. To get to Aug. 19 with a championship race slated there is no fee. Parking is free too. the trail, go to Waimanalo, turn mauka at August for Sept. 3. Bring your family and a picnic lunch Kumuhau Street, two blocks from the Cars will be built in the style of the old and be prepared to enjoy the rodeo ex- Town & Country stables. 13 / Sunday Pine Wood Derby racers and then raced citement. Turn right on Waikupunaha Street, and Polo Tournament — Cowboys and down a 60-foot drag racing track. The next rodeo on Oahu is scheduled the trailhead is on the right-hand side af- cowgirls, head on over to the Honolulu Contact the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet for Aug. 5 in Waimanalo. For more in- ter Mahiku Place. Polo Club for the sixth annual Wahine at 486-6704. formation, call 780-5091 or visit This hike will be fairly level and Challenge Polo Tournament at the www.rodeooahu.com should take about an hour and a half. Waimanalo polo grounds, Aug. 13. July Leeward Rodeo — Watch some of Bring a snack and water for people and Gates will open at 1 p.m., games at Hawaii’s fastest men, women and chil- Paws on the Path — Want to be part dogs. 2:30 p.m. Cost is $7 per person and pro- 29 / Saturday dren competing in various rodeo events, of a hiking club for people and their dogs? There may be horses on the trail so be ceeds benefit the Military Welfare Fund. Valve Cover Racing — The Aloha Sta- including barrel racing and pole bend- Join the “Paws on the Path” club, Satur- cautious. For more information, contact dium Swap Meet is hosting a Valve Cov- ing, Saturday, July 29, from 10 a.m. – 3 day, July 29, for a hike through Mau- Liza Souza at 356-2217 or go online to Send community announcements to er Racing Series during its regular Swap p.m. at the Barbers Point Riding Stables. nawili Trail. http://calendar.gohawaii.com/. [email protected].