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INSIDE Housing NCOs get direct commission security a Four enlisteds take as their military careers take a for the program. charge of the Soldier and Fami- new turn. “Schofield fares well because of ly Member Assistance Center; new roles as officers The Soldiers were selected last its deployments and its fast pace,” Staff Sgt. Barbara L. Pennicooke, hot issue at month by a Medical Service Staten said of the selections. protocol NCOIC with the division SPC. DANIEL M. BEARL Corps board for direct commis- Selected from Hawaii were Sgt. protocol office; and Sgt. 1st Class Staff Writer sioning as health administration Randy S. Freeman, a Korean lin- Debbie A. Stevenson, NCOIC of Town Hall SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — specialists. They were among 20 guist with 409th Military Com- Schofield Barracks Family Prac- Four noncommissioned officers selected out of 235 applicants pany, 732nd Military Intelligence tice. Soldiers and families stationed in Hawaii will soon be Army-wide, said Sgt. 1st Class Battalion; Sgt. Joyce M. Miller, find their voice at pinning on second lieutenant bars Shauntenette D. Staten, a recruiter noncommissioned officer in SEE COMMISSION, A-7 quarterly meeting

Story and Photos by JOY BOISSELLE Staff Writer SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Town Hall meetings provide the latest community and unit de- ployment information to Soldiers and their families. While that is the primary goal of the gatherings, perhaps even more importantly, New home they provide an immediate feed- back mechanism that attendees construction can use to get issues and con- cerns heard by the division lead- ership. keeps up pace Issues do not fall on “deaf ears” Solar panels, functional at these meetings. The reasons are clear: Key leaders attend the Town designs and every Hall meetings, including the com- amenity — Schofield manding general, the garrison community has it all commander and a host of subject A-4 matter experts from community agencies. Leaders addressed resident ques- tions about security concerns, pro- cedures regarding deployment and housing, standards of conduct in family housing areas, and recy- cling services at the Town Hall meeting, Jan. 17, here at Sgt. Smith Theater. “Information straight from the source bypassing rumors,” Lt. Col Steve Moniz, Oahu Base Support commander, said, “and, an op- portunity for any resident or any member of the community to come and ask questions or to voice concerns directly to the command, those are the reasons to attend the Town Hall.” Bad apples get Community Activities Spc. Juan Jimenez l 25th ID PAO the boot at Jack Wiers, marketing director for Morale, Welfare, and Recre- The road to deployment ation, highlighted upcoming courts-martial February community events in- Troublemakers still learn cluding upcoming Pro Bowl Tropic Lightning Soldiers of the 25th Infantry Division conduct an eight-mile road march winding through ticket opportunities and Army the hard way — if they do Training Area X and a majority of Schofield Barracks while steadily preparing for this summer’s deploy- Community Theatre’s debut of the crime, they will pay ment to Iraq. Approaching are live-fire training and other exercises critical to success of the Division once “Cats.” A complete listing of ac- with time it deploys. Soldiers must complete each task according to specific standards set forth by the Division. A-6 SEE TOWN HALL, A-5 Web e-mail hotline Medical evaluations improve connects to the CG Story and Photo by SGT. CRISTA YAZZIE 25TH INFANTRY DIVISION U.S. Pacific Command Public Affairs PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — News Release Soldiers returning home from SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — As part of the deployment will not have to commanding general’s Open Door Pol- worry about an end to medical icy, the 25th Infantry Division and benefits or care; the newly im- U.S. Army, Hawaii, have estab- plemented post-deployment lished the “Contact CG Internet health reassessment (PDHRA) and Web E-mail Access Program.” comprehensive re-screening This link encourages all processes of the Reverse-Soldier military personnel, Readiness Program (R-SRP) have them their family members covered. NCOs take oath and civilian employ- Not only are Soldiers medically at- 556th PSB, in keeping ees to make recommen- tended to upon arrival, now the Army with tradition, induct 19 dations and suggestions, ask offers the post-deployment health re- Soldiers who pledge to questions or register legitimate complaints. assessment, a program that allows Re- serve and National Guard Soldiers the lead with honor The e-mail access provides a method of ad- Capt. Carly Skarphol, public health nurse from Tripler Army Medical Center, reviews dressing issues to the commanding general, 24 same TRICARE benefits their active duty PPD (purified protein derivative) tests for Soldiers returning from deployment. A-7 hours a day, seven days a week. Responsible counterparts receive. commanders and designated staff will take ap- “After the first Gulf War experience, focus of the program is on those who lot sites for the PDHRA, the other Fort propriate action on each e-mail submitted; how- we had a five question checklist,” said fall within the three-to six-month time Hood, Texas. Schofield’s team initiated ever, the commanding general will review all Col. David Ellis, commander of Medical period, the program will be made avail- the process Oct. 17, 2005, and serves as completed inquiries. Corps at the Health Clinic here. “Back able to all service members who have an example for the Office of the Surgeon To provide input, log onto www. then, you’d check the box and go home, returned from deployment since Sept. General. Now, as of January 2006, This issue 25idl.army.mil and then click on the e-mail link but today the program is huge, so much 11, 2001. PDHRA has been implemented through- “CG’s Open Door Policy Via E-Mail.” more comprehensive. We’ve put the re- “What the Army learned is that after out the Army. Lightning Spirit A-2 According to the policy, individuals are en- sources behind it, and we’re actually Soldiers redeploy, some still have prob- The process begins with the initial couraged to refer matters to their chain of com- producing a healthier force.” lems adjusting to home life,” said Mas- reassessment or R-SRP, upon arrival on Training A-3 mand, but the commanding general has ex- The program is offered to all service ter Sgt. Okechuku Okike, the noncom- U.S. soil. News Briefs A-4 tended to them the right to seek redress other- members who have returned from op- missioned officer in charge of the “We’re not just targeting one area; the wise. erational deployment, including all ac- Schofield Barracks SRP team. “That process is a comprehensive assessment Community B-2 Commanders or activity chiefs will not take tive duty, National Guard and Reserve way, if Soldiers have mental or physical of each Soldier’s health after deploy- derogatory action against personnel using the e- members, as well as those who have problems, we can identify and take care ment,” Ellis said. “You hear so much Sports & Fitness B-4 mail hotline. separated or retired since their return of these Soldiers.” from deployment. Although the initial Schofield Barracks was one of two pi- SEE MEDICAL, A-5 A-2 | JANUARY 27, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS & COMMENTARY

We want to hear from you... Schoomaker predicts bigger, busier Army The Hawaii Army Weekly welcomes articles from Army or- JENNIFER DOWNING Arlington, Va., Army across the board will im- closure and determine the best He also discussed humanitari- ganizations, announcements from Army News Service Jan. 12. prove the Army’s mission achieve- way to execute the congressional an efforts in Pakistan and how the general public about communi- “This year ment. One piece of that puzzle is mandate. WASHINGTON — The chief of the Army is shaping the world ty events of interest to the military is going to be converting jobs at Army installa- While hard issues drive how the staff of the Army said he expects and changing perceptions. He community, and letters and com- the busiest tions in the United States to the Army will evolve in 2006, to see developments with base pointed to a toy that has become mentaries. year we’ve civilian workforce. Converting Schoomaker said the Soldiers he realignment and closures, an a favorite of the Pakistani chil- If you have newsworthy ideas or ever had,” those jobs, he said, would enable met have made an impact on dren — a little, plastic Army stories you’d like to write, increase in modular brigades and Schoomaker Soldiers to fill operational spaces the evolution of the war on ter- coordinate with the managing operational force strength, and Chinook — which was “of course said about the overseas. rorism. made in China,” he said. editor at 655-4816, or e-mail 20,000 jobs converted from Schoomaker Army as a “The war on terror is about ideas His recent trip to Landstuhl, editor@hawaiiarmyweek ly.com. the military to civilian workforce Schoomaker said he is confi- whole, and and changing things that are fun- Germany, confirmed the notion The editorial deadline for this year. dent the Army will be able to articles and announcements is the elaborated that NATO is expected damental,” Schoomaker said. that troops want to continue the Gen. Peter J. Schoomaker gave step up and deliver in the coming Friday prior to Friday publications. to take on more responsibility in BRAC will also prove to make fight. Schoomaker spoke with Sol- an overview of the direction year. Prior coordination is mandatory. Afghanistan in the coming year. headlines this year, he said, as diers who have been wounded in the Army is headed for the next “We are moving up the Articles must be text or Word Schoomaker is confident that officials work with the installa- battle but are anxious to get back mountain and over the hump,” he files with complete information, no year at the annual Institute for forming a more fully resourced tions set for realignment or in theater. said. abbreviations; accompanying Land Warfare Forum Breakfast in photographs must be digital, high resolution, jpeg files with captions and bylines. The Hawaii Army Weekly is an LIGHTNING SPIRIT authorized newspaper and is published in the interest of the U.S. Army community in Hawaii. All editorial content of the Hawaii Fires of peace are aflame Army Weekly is the responsibility of the U.S. Army, CHAPLAIN (MAJ.) GLENN SCHEIB world protecting our nation. Hawaii Public Affairs Office, 516th Signal Brigade Chaplain While we fight and prepare Schofield Barracks, Hawaii 96857. “These things I have spoken to fight, so many of our citizens Contents of the Hawaii Army focus on partying and personal Weekly are not necessarily the unto you, that in me ye might official views of, or endorsed by, have peace. In the world ye shall wealth. Some publicly accuse us the U.S. Government or the Depart- have tribulation: but be of good of misconduct toward local pop- ment of the Army. cheer; I have overcome the ulations. Others say our efforts The Hawaii Army Weekly world.” John 16:33 are hopeless and that we should is printed by The Honolulu Adver- It is said that during the dark pull out immediately. This tiser, a private firm in no way protest encourages the insur- connected with the U.S. Govern- winter of 1864 at Petersburg, Va., something awesome hap- gents; they fight harder and ment, under exclusive written agree- more Americans and Iraqis die. ment with the U.S. Army, Hawaii. pened. The Civil War was now The Hawaii Army Weekly is three and a half years old and Yet, we service members salute published weekly using the offset the initial glory of the cause had the flag and drive on. method of reproduction and has a evolved into the drudgery of Some Americans call us blind printed circulation of 15,300. trench warfare. robots, but we are not. We have Everything advertised in this pub- Late one evening, news spread met and served with our Iraqi lication shall be made available for on the Confederate side that Maj. and Afghan brothers and sisters purchase, use or patronage Gen. George Pickett’s wife had in arms. In terms of lives lost in without regard to race, color, the cause, we know that they religion, sex, national origin, age, CNP | Getty Images given birth to a baby boy. To marital status, physical handicap, American civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) addresses a crowd at the “March On celebrate that birth, Confeder- are paying a much higher price political affiliation, or any other non- Washington D.C.” rally August 28,1963. ate Soldiers built huge bonfires than we are … yet they fight on. merit factor of the purchaser, user or along their line. Gen. Grant be- We stand with them to promote patron. came nervous and sent out a their freedom and our own. The appearance of advertising patrol to find out what the fires My heart goes out to those in this publication, including meant. American and Coalition fami- inserts and supplements, does not A look to the left or right His scouts soon returned with lies who have lost loved ones constitute endorsement by the and to those who are recovering Department of the Army, or The the message that Gen. Pickett Honolulu Advertiser, of the firms, had a new son and these were from life-changing injuries. products or services advertised. celebratory fires. Because Grant Their pain and grief is horrific. shows King’s vast legacy and Pickett had studied togeth- We honor them by continuing er at West Point and knew each the just cause for which they other well, Grant ordered bon- served. SGT. TYRONE C. MARSHALL JR. fires to be built on the Union The fires of celebration that Assistant Editor side, too. once burned at Petersburg sig- Commander Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His On that cold, dark night, bon- nified brotherhood. Today those Maj. Gen. Benjamin R. Mixon name speaks volumes. His legacy fires burned on both sides of the fires would symbolize our broth- Public Affairs Officer transcends cultures. trenches for miles. No shots were erhood with the Iraqi and Lt. Col. Mike Donnelly His life brought strength and Afghan Armies and with their Command fired, and there was no yelling Information Officer passion to the Civil Rights Move- across enemy lines – only cele- people who hunger for freedom. Ed Aber-Song ment. His death brought about bration over the birth of a child. We focus not on the darkness (edward.abersong@ an even deeper legacy, forever When the fires burned down, and danger, but on the light of schofield.army.mil) immortalizing him in African- the war continued. brotherhood and hope for a bet- Managing Editor American culture. As military members and fam- ter world — for ourselves and Aiko Rose Brum King became a legendary figure ilies, we are living in strange our children. Ultimately, we put Assistant Editors by applying peaceful methods of times. We focus on two wars our faith in the one who has Jeremy Buddemeier resolution to the segregation and and stand watch around the overcome the world. Sgt. Tyrone Marshall oppression of his people. From Photojournalists the “I Have a Dream” speech to Joy Boisselle the Biblical echoing of turning Courtesy Photo Spc. Daniel Bearl the other cheek, he grew to Amer- Nobel Prize winner and civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. since last Spc. Amanda Flemett ican hero status. reflects on the journey that has brought a close to the unethical and Spc. Juan Jimenez King has rightfully taken his diminutive treatment of African-American people while using peaceful fatal accident Pfc. Durwood Blackmon 67 DAYS place amongst our most signifi- methods to bring a resolution to this mistreatment. As your daily reminder to be safe, place a Pfc. Kyndal Brewer cant and influential leaders. We “red dot” on your wristwatch. Pfc. Bryanna Poulin proudly acknowledge him as the in all aspects of life and displace pushing America to unite. Even as Remember, a division training holiday Pvt.2 Carlee Heath linchpin in the civil rights move- discrimination. He ultimately he defied the collective evil of will be awarded for the first 100 consec Layout ment. taught us that racial, gender- racism and hate, he urged all to utive days with no accidental fatalities. Leah Mayo A four day holiday/long weekend will From his humble beginnings based, and even social-based dis- avoid physical violence. be awarded for 200 consecutive days with in Atlanta to his spreading of the crimination, is born from the To view Dr. King’s legacy, Sol- 17th Public Affairs Detachment no accidental fatalities. gospel in Montgomery to his diers and civilians need look no Capt. Tage Rainsford same evil depravity — ignorance. Staff Sgt. Manuel Torres-Cortes death in Memphis, King stood for In King’s famous and powerful further than to their left or right. Remember, Be Safe Tropic Lightning! Spc. David House the highest principles of freedom “I Have a Dream” speech, he man- Today, the military service is a Spc. Stephen Proctor and equality every man, woman aged to capture the essence of melting pot of races and ethnic- As of 1/25/06 Pfc. Teirney Humberson and child should have been af- African-Americans — spirituality, ities that surely would bring tears Pfc. Nicole R. Montoya forded. an eternal hope that burns as long of joy to King’s 77-year-old eyes, Pvt.2 Matthew Moeller When his name is mentioned, and bright as the Olympic torch, if he were here today. thoughts immediately shift to a and a keen sense of righteous- Not only has America literally Advertising: 521-9111 man with steadfast principles and ness. carried forward King’s dream, but Editorial Office: 655-4816/8728 the heart and courage to peace- His speech begins with a we also seek to bring his dream to Fax: 655-9290 fully battle a barbaric and archa- melancholy observation of the others living in endless despair, E-mail: Write the HAW at ic way of life. lack of progress for the rights of trapped in the shadows of hatred [email protected] He braved a corrupt system that “citizens of color.” Delivered that and oppression. Address: violently, and often publicly, Aug. 28, 1963, in Washington, Our civil progress has improved Public Affairs Office crushed its opposition. Defying D.C., this moving speech is often by leaps and bounds, but as with Bldg. 580, Stop 215 this “system” sometimes led to minimalized to the “I Have a everything human, our efforts Schofield Barracks, HI 96857 beatings, humiliations, imprison- Dream” excerpt, but if anyone will always be a work in progress. Web Site: ment and even death. takes the time to read or listen to To Dr. King’s credit, his legacy http://www.25idl.army.mil/haw.asp King’s determination should the entire piece, it is very possible lives on because we are all still impassion us all to seek equality to legitimately feel King’s drive … dreaming.

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Staff Sgt. Cpl. Carlos Pfc. Karl Schell Sgt. Lezthair Pvt. Stephen Teresa Den- Alvarado Co. C, 127th 2nd Estrada Butts nington BCT HHC Aviation Replacement Co. OSBS Medical Unit Co.C, 2-229th BCT Armor Crewman Supply NCO Infantryman Platoon Sergeant Infantryman TRAINING HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY JANUARY 27, 2006 | A-3 Wolfhounds begin Yudh Abhyas in the Himalayas Story and Photo by SPC. MIKE ALBERTS RELATED STORY 3rd Brigade Public Affairs • 3rd Brigade Soldiers mix with Indians in the sports of their choice. B-4 CHAUBATTIA, India — The town here, at the base of the Himalayas and 7,000 feet above sea level, is nestled within a diers from both armies will train togeth- nationally protected forest. As well, er in three groups, each group organ- Chaubattia is home to more than 300 ized by platoon. For instance, our Char- species of birds. lie Company, 1st Platoon, is aligned with Leopards, wild boar, monkeys and deer their Bravo Company, 4th Platoon; our abound. For 13 days, Chaubattia will also 2nd with their 5th; and our 3rd with be home to Charlie Company and at- their 6th .” tached elements of 2nd Battalion, 27th In- “Phase One is termed interoperability fantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. training,” said Atienza. “By understand- January 15, 2-27th Soldiers arrived ing each others’ capabilities, we can then here for Yudh Abhyas 06-01: two weeks move onto larger things like how we of joint, cooperative training exercises fight and tactics. Without understand- with the Indian Army’s Bravo Company, ing our capabilities first, however, we 9th Battalion, Kumaon Regiment. Upon cannot do the rest.” arrival, Soldiers participated in a series of Although exchanging information is welcome and training briefings and took important, Atienza further explained that advantage of refreshments after almost the primary benefit of training is opera- eight hours of mountainous bus travel tional and cultural interaction. from Bareilly City. “Everyone can shoot, and everyone “It is a great privilege to address fellow can conduct squad live fires,” said Atien- infantryman belonging to a friendly for- za, “but, the ability to interact with for- eign country,” said Brig. Gen. Ilangoran, eign forces is truly valuable, particular- commanding general, Kumaon Regiment. An Indian Soldier provides simulated cover fire during Phase One range training. ly as we prepare for deployment to Iraq.” “We are bonded together by the fight “The interaction with the Indian sol- against terrorism. Terrorism is an evil. includes physical conditioning, an ex- culminate with a “company operating you. As far as I am concerned infantry diers is really good for our younger Sol- We must defeat it,” he continued. “I can change of weapons systems and equip- base,” Mahna added. soldiers do not have a language, only diers,” said Staff Sgt. G.W. Fries of 2- promise you that wherever you are de- ment information, and basic live-fire During the culminating event, Soldiers moments of infantry activities and in- 27th. “Once we deploy to Iraq, the mis- ployed, you will fight that fight better [be- shooting exercises, explained Col R.K. will occupy and protect a forward oper- fantry action. The goal is to learn from sions will probably involve interacting cause of this training] and will come out Mahna, training officer and battalion ating base, conduct night patrols and set each other,” he emphasized. with local forces. This training will teach victorious.” commander, 9th Battalion, Kumaon Reg- up security checkpoints. Throughout the exercises, U.S. and In- those young Soldiers [that have not de- Yudh Abhyas consists of 10 training iment. Phase two will emphasize jungle “I want to make one thing perfectly dian Soldiers will be integrated, said Capt. ployed] the importance of having pa- days divided into two phases. Phase One lane and road shooting training, and will clear,” said Mahna. “We are training with Robert Atienza, commander, 2-27th. “Sol- tience with different cultures.” Commission: Many different paths carry NCOs to Officer Basic Course CONTINUED FROM A1 bachelor’s or master’s somehow medical corps related. That’s at least make lieutenant colonel before I re- degree, five letters of what surprised me — I was the only truck tire.” These Soldiers will pin on their new rank recommendation and driver picked up,” said Pennicooke whose Pennicooke piped in, “I’m super excited shortly before going to Fort Sam Houston, outstanding work ex- military occupational specialty is 88M. about having a different career … I got se- San Antonio, Texas, to attend an Officer Ba- perience, Staten said. One uncertainty that the selected Soldiers lected for something I can excel in, some- sic Course (OBC) in March. Once training is Applicants must also face is where they will be stationed after thing that I’ve always wanted to do.” complete, they will report to their first duty fill out numerous they complete Officer Basic Course. None “I would encourage Soldiers to take stations as commissioned officers. forms and submit to a have received their assignments yet, but some advantage of the opportunities that the “I pin on three days prior to OBC,” Stevenson Miller Pennicooke medical physical ex- have hopes for where they will wind up. Army has,” Miller said. “Like for me, Freeman said. “If I was to take it any amination, she added. “My first choice is to stay with Tropic they’re talking about sending me back sooner than that, I would be cut from ac- submitted her packet in 2004 and was ac- For some, even the decision to apply Lightning and deploy with one of their into my master’s degree, so I can become tive duty and I’d be in reserve status.” cepted by the board in 2005. wasn’t easy. units,” Freeman said, noting that his wife a social work officer. So, there’s many The direct commissioning selection Others had less time to prepare. “I truly do love the NCO corps,” Steven- had recently found a job on the island. work opportunities out there.” process formally began in October 2005 Freeman contacted her recruiter in Au- son said. “I love what I do. It was a dif- The Soldiers also look forward to In just a few months, these four NCOs when the Medical Service Corps board start- gust. Recalling the conversation, she ficult decision.” where their commissioning will take will embark on a new leg of their Army ed looking at the Soldiers’ application pack- said, “…[The recruiter] said, ‘By the way, For others, the opportunity was a them and their careers. careers, aspiring to new heights of in- ets, Staten said. For the Soldiers, however, the deadline is in a month, so if this is dream come true. “I am hoping to continue to influence fluence and authority. However, they that was not the beginning of the journey. something you want to do, let’s jump “I always wanted to go officer, but as Soldiers,” Stevenson said, “because that’s won’t be turning their backs on their Pennicooke first submitted her packet through hoops.’ …That’s what we did.” far as I was concerned, I was over the age what leadership is about. People forget that.” time as enlisted Soldiers. in 2003, but it was dropped because at the The Medical Service Corps board looks at limit,” Pennicooke explained. “I was the “I’m looking forward to a long career “I will always be a noncommissioned time there was no mission for health ad- many factors when considering prospective only transporter who made it out of with the Army,” Freeman said. “I definitely officer at heart,” Stevenson said. “I’m just ministration specialists, she said. She re- officers’ packets. The applicants must have a Schofield Barracks. The rest of them were plan on retiring from this field. My goal is to adopting another corps.” A-4 | JANUARY 27, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS New home construction booms on Schofield ANN WHARTON worked closely with military families to Army Hawaii Family Housing determine what home-design features and amenities were most important to families. SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Construc- Several models have been designed. tion of new communities at Schofield is One big selling point, all new homes will underway. Hundreds of homes have been have a minimum of three bedrooms. demolished and old golf cart paths have The new homes will feature large, pri- been cleared. vate fenced yards and a detached one-car Demolition has generated more than garage, along with welcoming front lanais 55,000 tons of concrete and asphalt and that offer a place for families and neigh- 14 tons of metal, which was all recycled bors to gather. back into the project for back fill, new Homes will also have a spacious, mod- roads and more. ern kitchen with new appliances, includ- Foundations for new homes have been ing dishwashers, microwave ovens and laid and the infrastructure for plumbing, garbage disposals. In addition, they will electrical and other utilities is being put have a modern, open plan living area into place. with integrated kitchen, family and dining Roofs are going up and walls are soon areas. to follow. Mark Brown | Army Housing Family Hawaii These new homes will feature a master Actus Lend Lease, Army Hawaii Fami- Above — The most common of several junior non-commissioned officer duplex home designs. All new homes will have a minimum bedroom, with a walk-in closet and a pri- ly Housing, and local Army officials of three bedrooms. vate bathroom with dual vanity sinks.

Above —The walls Duplex units for the Kalakaua and Porter communities will combine and supporting struc- numerous functional components to improve the quality of life for its tures of homes in the residents. Homes will feature “rear-loading” carports, where garbage Kalakaua community and recyclables will also be collected. This will minimize the visibility of being constructed. cars in the front of the home and provide a more open space for pedestrian traffic along the tree-lined street. In addition, both commu- Right — A worker adds nities will have jogging and bike paths, centralized community centers a sheet of plywood to as hubs, schools parks and shopping — all within walking distance. the roof on a duplex unit. Below — A series of homes in the latter stages of construction.

Above — The old Porter community being demolished. When com- pleted, Phase I of the project will add 144 new units. The first new units of the Porter community will become available in the fall of this year and be completed by 2007. Phase I of the Kalakaua community will provide 40 new units that will be available in May of 2006. Over 92 Each new unit will have solar technology called photovoltaic (PV) panels percent of all materials will be recycled back into the new communities. on the carport roof. When the project is completed in 10 years, it will be the largest solar-powered residential community in the world.

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The guest Memorial Bricks — The 25th more information, visit deposit (from voided checks) and cruiting Command, Ft Knox, Ken- Social Security cards. tucky, will hold the following the Schofield Barracks Post speaker will be Chaplain (Col.) Infantry Division Association is www.25thida.com to download briefs: Conference Room, Small Confer- Boney and the Hawaii Army band offering supporters the opportu- an order form. ence Room on Trimble Road. For will be on hand. Contact Sgt. 1st nity to become a permanent part Beach Worship Service — In • Qualifications and procedures order to kick off a change in wor- for becoming U.S. Army Warrant information regarding the brief- Class Young at 655-0092 or Sgt. of the Schofield Memorial Monu- Tax Center — The Schofield ings contact MSG Drummond at 1st Class Williams at 655-5349 ment. Engraved brick pavers are Barracks (655-5144) location will ship time from 11 a.m. to 10 a.m., Officers: Jan. 30, 31, and Feb. 3 at Helemano Community Chapel’s Division Retention (808) for more information. available in 4x8 inches containing be open Mondays through 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Interested will hold a “Chapel at the Beach” z655-8780/8781. Additional up to three lines of type for $100 Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Soldiers will need to attend only service. The service will occur at information can be found at OCS Selection Board — The or 8x8 inches containing up to Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and one briefing. Haleiwa Ali’i Beach Park. on Feb. • Opportunities and Benefits of web site www.usarec.army.mil/ next Officer Candidate School Se- six lines of type for $250. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 5 at 10 a.m. Following the wor- becoming a Recruiter: Feb. 14 at hq/recruiter or by contacting lection Board is scheduled to con- Orders received prior to Jan. 31 Fort Shafter (438-2829) will be 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Attendance MSG Mills at (502) 626-0465 vene the week of Feb. 13. Sol- will be sold at a reduced price of open Mondays through Wednes- by all E-4’s through E-7 is high- DSN: 536-0465. diers who wish to be considered $75 for the 4x8 brick and $225 days, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. SEE NEWS BRIEFS, A-8 NEWS HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY JANUARY 27, 2006 | A-5 Medical: programs extended for Soldiers CONTINUED FROM A1 On The Web about post-traumatic stress dis- Get more details about PDHRA order (PTSD), that’s important, but and medical redeployment at some other examples of issues www.pdhealth.mil/dcs/pdhra.asp. that are important are exposure to smoke, fuels and sleeping habits.” more issues can be brought up.” “Not all mental or physical po- At Schofield Barracks, the teams tential issues will show up within working to provide this service the first week of returning,” said include personnel from the Dr. Richard Barr, who has divided Schofield Clinic, Tripler Army his time as the SRP coordinator, Medical Center and civilian con- supervisor and family practition- tractors. Some of those assisting er at Schofield Barracks since include combat medics trained in March 2004. “We do our best to behavioral health, who conduct catch everything we can and then an initial interface. tell them [Soldiers] they’ll have According to Ellis, a Soldier an additional 180 days. It takes tends to be more comfortable with some of the pressure away.” the medic trained in behavioral Three months later, the Soldiers health versus a health care Residents voiced concerns about adequate housing security, specifically at the unmanned gate at Mendonca Park (pictured) during the Jan. 17 return for a follow up. provider. During the interface, in- Town Hall meeting at Sgt. Smith Theater. “If you look at the statistics, on dividuals are asked whether oth- the Reserve side, more issues came er things have developed, such as up,” Barr explained. “Often it’s a cough, a new skin rash, any Town Hall: Leaders address security issues because they’re worried about medical problem ... and during leaving and their medical care this interview, it is determined CONTINUED FROM A1 during the upcoming deployment. stopping. You can’t catch every- who might need to see someone.” The next Schofield Barracks She explained parent involvement thing at the return.” “That’s day one,” Ellis tivities is available in the month- Town Hall meeting s April 6 opportunities in schools, including But no longer is the need to explained. “Two days later, day ly Discovery magazine or online at the Sgt. Smith Theater. parent teacher organizations and recognize issues as urgent, Barr two, they meet with a primary at www.mwrarmyhawaii.com. school councils. emphasized. When reservists sep- care provider. There are so for deployment information; Additionally, Park’s discussed arate, they still have several many people involved, on every AHFH Construction Military OneSource, a 24/7 the military’s efforts to educate months of TRICARE insurance, level,” Ellis said. “Enlisted Update information resource for Soldiers teachers and staff on deployment along with many other services. NCOs [noncommissioned officers] and families; and the Hawaii issues facing children. One major benefit Barr men- do a great job leading the group; Construction of new housing Army Family Action Plan tioned is that PTSD symptoms they really keep the process go- continues in the Kalakaua and (HAFAP). Installation Access that might be smoldering surface. ing.” Porter neighborhoods. Soldiers HAFAP, a two-day quality Pass Program “The attitude is, the sooner dif- “The redeployment process is and their families should occupy of life conference on March 8 fused, the better,” he continued. here so that Soldiers will return the first new homes beginning in Brenda Vandergrift, MWR and 9, is an individual’s opportu- “We get the service member to mentally and physically fit to rein- July. representative, explained proce- nity to make a difference in his discuss potential PTSD issues ear- tegrate into normal and family dures for obtaining an install- or her community. Military spon- lier. The longer it builds up, the life,” Okike added. TRICARE ation access pass for visiting sors and families should submit is- family members and caregivers, Karl Kiyokawa, a TRICARE rep- sues to HAFAP@schofield. particularly with regard to resentative, provided an overview army.mil by Feb. 28. For more in- upcoming deployments. Addi- of TRICARE services and facilities. formation, call 655-4ACS (655- tionally, she explained the Detailed information is available This is one of many unmanned 4227). “Blue Star” card, a special benefits at 1-888-TRIWEST or online at guard posts concerning residents. card provided to spouses and www.triwest.com. Schools and Deployment groups, and Soldiers and families caregivers, of all deployed Sol- Army Community Service were the focus of ACS briefer Patricia Park, complex superin- diers. Robin Sherrod. She highlighted tendent for schools in the Free child care and discounts at Pre-deployment training for upcoming pre-deployment Schofield Barracks area, pledged installation facilities are offered to rear detachment, family readiness expos, which are one-stop shops support of military children card holders. A-6 | JANUARY 27, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS Crime and punishment A monthly recap of Upon learning the private was distrib- uting methamphetamines to other Sol- judicial proceedings diers in the Aviation Brigade, and after the battalion commander apprehended the Illegal drug use private while the private was AWOL, the 1st Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment — command initiated court-martial pro- A pregnant private from 1-25th Aviation ceedings. was tried at a Special Court-Martial on The private pled guilty to all counts two counts of wrongful use of metham- and requested that a military judge hear phetamines. The private had previously re- his sentencing case. The officer panel sen- ceived a field grade Article 15 for tenced the private to forfeiture of all pay methamphetamine use. and allowances, 42 months of confine- The 1-25th went to great efforts during ment and a Dishonorable Discharge. a four-month period to help the young private beat her drug addiction. When Conspiracy to steal from the none of their efforts succeeded, the Chaplain’s Fund command initiated court-martial pro- A noncommissioned officer from 2- ceedings against the pregnant private. 11th Field Artillery and a specialist She pled guilty and requested that a from Installation Troop Command court-martial panel, composed of offi- pled guilty to conspiring to cers, hear her sentencing case. An officer steal/forge a $1,000 check from the panel sentenced the private to forfeiture of Consolidated Chaplain’s fund. $822 pay per month for six months, six The specialist made out the check months’ confinement and a Bad Conduct payable to the NCO, and the NCO Discharge. cashed the check at the bank. The Soldiers then went AWOL to Adultery, carnal knowledge and South Carolina, where they were false official statement apprehended by law enforce- 71st Chemical Company — A specialist ment. Question — Why does the Hawaii Army The NCO pled guilty to go- in 71st Chemical Company pled guilty to :Weekly publish courts-martial findings? having sex with a girl under 16 years ing AWOL and missing move- Q old, while he was married to another, and ment to Iraq. At separate trials then lying to investigators. A military before a military judge, the NCO was sentenced to reduction to E-1, Answer — To inform the community of judge sentenced the Soldier to reduction :military justice trends and to deter to E-1, a Bad Conduct Discharge and eight forfeiture of all pay and allowances, 20 months of confinement, and a Bad A future misconduct by Soldiers, the Office months of confinement. Conduct Discharge. of the Staff Judge Advocate releases for Illegal drug use and The specialist was sentenced to reduc- civilian The specifications alleging a violation of tion to E-1, 13 months’ confinement and publication the results of recent courts- distribution, going AWOL for profit, and to a lawful order were dismissed. The panel martial. a Bad Conduct Discharge. using marijua sentenced the specialist to 18 months’ 1st Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment — na, cocaine, LSD and “ec- Illegal drug distribution, use, confinement, reduction to E-1, and a Bad A male private from 1-25th Aviation was stasy.” Further, the specialist admitted to Conduct Discharge. tried at a general court-martial on four introduction of drugs onto post, bringing a vial of liquid LSD and a bag of vening authority that set a maximum counts of failure to repair, one count of and conspiracy to introduce marijuana onto Wheeler Army Air Field to Military Justice Notes term of confinement. The above represent several of the many absence without leave (AWOL) terminat- drugs onto post sell to others for profit. ed by apprehension, two counts of use of The specialist was caught bringing the In addition to forfeitures of pay (either recent courts-martial tried in the Wheel- methamphetamines, two counts of using HHC, 2nd Battalion, 25th Aviation Reg- LSD onto the installation with two civil- adjudged or automatic by operation of er Army Courthouse. The Office of the marijuana, one count of distribution of iment — A male specialist from 2-25th ian drug dealers he had conspired with. law), confinement and the punitive dis- Staff Judge Advocate will continue to re- methamphetamines, and two counts of Aviation was tried at a General Court- Contrary to his plea of not guilty, an of- charge, each Soldier will have a federal port the results of trial in future issues of breaking restriction. Martial for five specifications of drug use, ficer and enlisted panel found the spe- conviction that he or she must report the Hawaii Army Weekly. The private had previously received two specifications of drug distribution, cialist guilty of distributing ecstasy on when filling out a job application. Court-martial proceedings are open to three field grade Article 15s for breaking two specifications of wrongful introduc- multiple occasions. Each Soldier will also likely lose some the public. If any Soldier or civilian would restriction, using marijuana and tion of drugs with intent to distribute, The panel found the specialist not guilty civil rights, such as the right to purchase like to observe a court martial, or has an methamphetamines. The private was com- and two specifications of violation of a of using ecstasy during a certain time and maintain firearms and the right to interest in any particular court-martial mand referred into the Army Substance lawful order. frame, but he was guilty, consistent with vote. and would like to observe it, Abuse Program and subsequently failed The specialist pled guilty to distributing his plea, to using ecstasy during a differ- Many of the above Soldiers entered contact the Military Justice Office at 656- the program. LSD (“acid”) to another Soldier and a ent time frame. into pretrial agreements with the con- 1368. NEWS HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY JANUARY 27, 2006 | A-7 556th PSB honors NCOs at induction rite of passage

Story and Photos by SGT. TYRONE C. MARSHALL JR. Assistant Editor SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — 556th Per- sonnel Services Battalion hosted a non- commissioned officer induction ceremo- ny Jan. 20 to commemorate 19 Soldiers joining the ranks of the NCO Corps at the Tropics. The induction ceremony is a tradi- tional celebration held to honor Soldiers joining the ranks of the professional non- commissioned officer. The ceremony is a rite of passage used to inspire pride in newly appointed leaders. The induction also builds a cohesive bond between NCOs in a unit and indi- viduals transitioning from junior Sol- diers to the backbone of the Army. Thus, the senior NCO in the battalion hosts the ceremony. Command Sgt. Maj. Nathaniel Shep- Above — Sgt. Angeletta Christian nar- hard, 556th PSB’s battalion command rates the 556th PSB's NCO Induction sergeant major, hosted the afternoon fes- ceremony held to honor 19 inductees tivities while guests such as division com- Jan. 20 at the Tropics. Inductees mand sergeant major, Command Sgt. Right — Sgt. Valerie Baldwin lights the Sgt. Jonathan Avenido Maj. Jerry L. Taylor, looked on. white candle, representing purity and The key ceremonial highlights began innocence, during the induction ceremo- Sgt. Valerie Baldwin with a reading of the history of the NCO. ny. Sgt. Jerrold Bali Sgt. Angeletta Christian of Alpha De- tachment, 556th PSB, read the narration Sgt. Wenda Burden during the induction. Afterwards, the guest speaker roused Shephard and 1st Sgt. Dexter K. Ferguson matic recital of the Soldier’s Request. Sgt. Reginald Gore “The tradition of commemorating the the audience. of Headquarters and Headquarters, De- The Soldier’s Request is a proclamation Sgt. Jason Hill passing of a Soldier to a non-commis- An induction not only honors the tachment 556th PSB, the official party, — from junior enlisted Soldiers asking and, Sgt. Alexander Hoffman sioned officer can be traced to the Army newest NCOs, but also provides senior initiated a cadence-like interaction as at times, demanding to be properly Sgt. Bernadine Holloway of Frederick the Great,” she read. NCOs an opportunity to provide men- other NCOs sponsored each inductee. trained and led. Sgt. Ashley Ikegwuonu Once the history was complete, three torship. “Who sponsors this inductee for to- “Sergeant, train me, that I too can earn preselected Soldiers recited the NCO Creed “Your role as a noncommissioned of- day’s NCO Corps?” asked Shephard dur- the title “sergeant,” said Weisbecker, com- Sgt. Nathaly Infante while lighting candles. Lighting of the red, ficer is a powerful role,” said Command ing the ceremonial ritual. pleting the passage. Sgt. Skyler Klagenburg white and blue candles emphasizes each Sgt. Maj. McGregory Seals, 45th Sus- The sponsors replied to each calling Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Lockett, Bravo Staff Sgt. Anthony McKeone portion of the NCO Creed and reaffirms tainment Brigade’s top enlisted Soldier. and provided a brief introduction for Detachment first sergeant, then led the in- Sgt. Henry Moran the Soldier’s commitment to the NCO Seals emphasized many aspects de- each NCO. ductees in the Charge of the NCO, which Corps, said Shephard. scribed in the NCO Creed such as leading Staff Sgt. Lynn Hollins, Staff Sgt. Chad informs NCOs of their obligations as lead- Sgt. George Ridings “No one is more professional than I,” by example and maintaining discipline. Rhodes, Sgt. Julian Nicasio and Sgt. Jorge ers and confirms their status as an NCO. Sgt. Amethia Stevenson began Staff Sgt. Anthony D. McKeone, “Make sure you train your Soldiers to Anaya served as the sponsors for the 19 Inducting 19 Soldiers in a ceremony of Sgt. Demeka Tollette reciting the “N” portion of the creed. He be what you are,” he said. “You have to inductees who filed forward as they were this magnitude can sometimes be a dif- Sgt. Skye Trujillo lit the red candle for hardiness and val- make sure your Soldiers are disciplined at introduced, shaking the official party’s ficult task, said Shepard, who is his bat- Sgt. Miriam Ubiles or. all times.” hands and receiving a copy of the NCO talion’s senior NCO, charged with exe- “Competence is my watchword,” said Seals spoke briefly using a euphemism Creed, the NCO Charge and the Army cuting the induction. Sgt. Lunie Young Sgt. Valerie N. Baldwin, when she lit the to stress his point. “Have you ever been NCO Guide. Shephard oversaw planning and exe- white candle representing purity and in- bit by an elephant?” he asked. “No? Once the inductees crossed the thresh- cution of the ceremony. He received pos- PSB makes time to honor its NCOs, and nocence. He continued with his analogy, “Every- old into the NCO Corps, they were ad- itive feedback from Soldiers assuring him they let their unit know they appreciate “Officers of my unit will have maxi- one has been bit by an ant before … The dressed by their new contingency. the tradition should be continued. the leadership’s commitment. mum time to accomplish their duties,” little things will bite you in the butt.” Spc. Christina Anthony, Spc. Porsche “We schedule these ceremonies to en- “The Soldiers definitely were excited said Sgt. Reginald Gore, reciting the “O” After Seals’ motivational speech, the Beale, Spc. Ashley Moore, Spc. Michael sure that we do the right thing for these and couldn’t wait for the ceremony to and lighting the final candle: blue, sig- “meat and potatoes” of the ceremony be- Hoffer, Spc. Joshua Weisbecker and Pfc. noncommissioned officers,” said Shep- kick off,” said Shephard. nifying vigilance, perseverance and jus- gan. Terrell Washington, all from the 556th hard. “I felt proud to be a part of the Corps,” tice. Command sergeants major — Seals, PSB, addressed the inductees with a dra- Even with busy schedules, the 556th added Baldwin, after the induction. A-8 | JANUARY 27, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS Finding a tax return preparer need not be difficult INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE lic accountant or a tax attorney? Only News Release attorneys, CPAs and enrolled agents can represent taxpayers before the IRS in all Taxpayers who pay someone to do their tax- Get tax tips at www.irs.gov. matters including audits, collection ac- es should choose a preparer wisely. 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Under the referral pilot program, el- ARMY NEWS SERVICE igible members of both the Army’s News Release regular and reserve components may ARLINGTON, Va. — Soldiers can now receive the $1,000 bonus per recruit. earn $1,000 for referring their acquain- Referrals under the program will be tances to Army recruiters should those re- made via the Sergeant Major of the ferrals result in enlistment. Army Recruiting Team, or SMART re- The referral bonus was authorized by ferral process. the recently signed National Defense Au- Soldiers may receive the bonus for re- thorization Act. The NDAA also provides ferring anyone, except a member of authorization to increase enlistment their immediate family. An immediate bonuses for new regular-Army recruits family member is defined as spouse, parent, child (natural, adopted or step- from $20,000 to $40,000 and increases or to the applicant child), brother or sister. reserve component enlistment bonuses conducting an appointment with an from $10,000 to $20,000. No conflicts of interest applicant completes Basic and Ad- Army recruiter. “We thank Congress for their recent vanced Individual Training, known as “Soldiers have always provided a Soldiers identified above will be Those not eligible to receive a referral AIT. There are no retroactive provisions to vital role in the recruiting process,” said legislation to provide bonuses such as ineligible to receive a referral bonus for bonus include Soldiers assigned to the this pilot program, officials said. They Jeff Spara of Army headquarters person- these, said Lt. Gen. Franklin L. Hagenbeck, three months following a reassignment U.S. Army Accessions Command, U.S. said payments will be made directly to the nel office. “This program is an excellent deputy chief of staff, Army G-1 (Person- outside their recruiting and retention du- Army Recruiting Command, Cadet Com- referring Soldier’s military pay account way to recognize their contributions.” nel). “We're pleased with recent trends ties, officials said, adding this includes mand, U.S. Army Reserve Command – within 45 days after the person that was The NDAA 2006 also increases the and believe these incentives will be in- Soldiers who have participated in the Retention and Transition Division, Na- referred completes AIT. maximum enlistment contract from six to strumental in helping us achieve our Hometown Recruiter Assistance Program, tional Guard State Recruiting Commands The referring Soldier must either sub- eight years and raises the age limit for en- goals.” Special Recruiter Assistance Program and and any other member of the Army serv- mit the referral through the SMART link listment from 35 years to 40 years. Additional Duty Special Work in recruit- ing in a recruiting or retention assign- or through the U.S. Army Recruiting For more information on the referral Recruiting goal met last seven ing or retention duties. months ment. Command 1-800 line dedicated to this bonus, go to https://www.usarec.army.mil Anyone is also ineligible for the bonus Bonus paid after AIT completed program (see below for both). To receive /smart/ or call 1-800-223-3735, “I believe the new authorities provid- if his or her duties could be perceived as a bonus, the sponsor (person making the ext. 6-0473. ed by Congress, such as the $1,000 per re- creating a conflict of interest, as deter- The bonus will be paid in a lump sum referral) must provide the name of the ap- (Editor’s Note: Alphonso Green and ferral bonus, will help continue the pos- mined by the secretary of the Army. to the referring Soldier once the qualified plicant as a referral using this process, pri- John Reese contributed to this article.) Harvey says ‘basket of ideas’ improving recruiting efforts JOHN REESE of the year, he re-enlisted in Fiscal Year 2005, tives were added such as the come up with fresh ideas. in combat areas such as Iraq may Army News Service said, with helping the Army make up for $1,000 bonus for Soldiers refer- In addition to meeting and receive a tax-free bonus of WASHINGTON — The many new the recruiting shortage. In addi- ring new recruits. Previously, the exceeding the Army’s recruiting $15,000. successful turnabout of last Soldiers wait- tion, Harvey became personally Army had no cash-referral incen- goals, Harvey responded to Special Forces “Green Berets” year’s slumping Army recruiting ing to enlist involved and held meetings tive. questions about re-enlistment on the verge of retirement are at numbers was partly due to until after to bring recruiting numbers back “We took a very proactive ap- bonuses ranging from $10,000 to the top of the re-enlistment cash brainstorming sessions between graduation up. proach to it,” said Harvey, noting $40,000. incentives at $150,000. the secretary of the Army and the from college “We came up with a whole that recruiting is a month-to- “The $40k bonus will be used Also, a wide array of other Army Accessions Command. Harvey or high basket-full of initiatives, from month business. selectively for skills that are hard one-time or monthly cash bonus- In a Pentagon press briefing school, but 2005 number of recruiters, to incentives, The rest of the year looks prom- to recruit and certainly won’t be es are available, such as joining Jan. 18, Secretary of the Army Dr. was particularly challenging. The to advertising, to actions such as ising, said Harvey, but there is used across the board,” said Har- particular units, extending combat Francis J. Harvey detailed his re- Army fell short of its overall goal forming a referral center where more work to be done. vey. tours with a specialized field, or action last spring to the lower of 80,000 and reaching only we screen potential recruits,” said “We’re certainly not going to sit Re-enlistment bonuses are postponing retirement. number of initial-entry Soldiers. 73,400. Harvey. on our laurels,” said Harvey. The based on criteria such as rank, For more information on re- en- The first quarter of any year is In his opening remarks, Harvey Changes were made with the Army has a “whole bunch of oth- time in service, and specialized listment bonuses, contact your normally lower than the remainder said more than 69,500 Soldiers advertising approach and incen- er initiatives” and will continue to skills. Qualified Soldiers who re-up company career counselor. A-10 | JANUARY 27, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS TSGLI now covers traumatic injury Most service members deceased Soldier who survived for VA 22332-0470. seven days after incurring a trau- U.S. Pacific Command receive up to $100K matic injury and qualifying loss Soldiers can contact Si- of tax-free insurance may also apply for TSGLI benefits. mona Foster, Soldier TSGLI covers a range of trau- family management CAPT. JENNIFER D. GERALD matic injuries. In general, those in- specialist, at (703) 325- Patient Administration Division, juries include, but are not limited 9980 or simona.fos- Tripler Army Medical Center to, loss of sight; hand, foot or [email protected] hearing; loss of thumb and index for specific questions re- HONOLULU — Service members finger; quadriplegia, paraplegia, garding AW2 or TSGLI. have one less thing to worry about or hemiplegia; third-degree burns if they are seriously injured, covering 30 percent of the body or thanks to the new Traumatic Ser- face; and traumatic brain injury vice Member’s Group Life Insur- and coma. ance Program (TSGLI). Imple- For more information on the mented Nov. 30 by the Depart- traumatic injury protection bene- ment of Defense, the traumatic fit, as well as a listing of qualify- injury protection insurance is de- ing injuries, call 1-800-237-1336 signed to provide financial assis- or go to www.aw2.army.mil/TS- tance to service members during GLI. their recovery period from a trau- Claims can be faxed to (866) matic injury. 275-0684, e-mailed to Administered by the Army [email protected] or Wounded Warrior Program, or mailed to Department of the U.S. AW2, the TSGLI mission is to en- Army, Traumatic SGLI (TSGLI), sure eligible Soldiers receive their 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, monetary entitlements while pro- viding them with the necessary information and assistance to complete and submit their TSGLI claims. “Our nation’s commitment to our Soldiers is evidenced by this program,” said Col. Mary Carstensen, director of the AW2 program and TSGLI. “TSGLI is an- other benefit which assists our fallen warriors and their families, so they can focus on recovery, further exemplifying the Warrior Ethos, ‘Never leave a fallen com- rade.’” Every member eligible for SGLI became insured for traumatic in- jury protection of up to $100,000 tax free on Dec. 1, 2005, unless the Soldier declined SGLI cover- age. In addition, a $1 premium was added to the monthly SGLI deduction, regardless of the amount of SGLI coverage that the member carried. Benefiting Soldiers even more is the program’s retroactive pro- visions. Any service member who suffered a qualifying loss between Oct. 7, 2001, and Dec. 1, 2005, will receive a benefit under the TSGLI program if the loss was a direct result of injuries incurred in Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom. TSGLI is not disability com- pensation and has no effect on entitlement for compensation and pension benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs or disability benefits provided by the Department of Defense. It is an insurance product similar to com- mercial dismemberment policies. The program provides money for a loss due to a specific trau- matic event while disability com- pensation is intended to provide ongoing financial support to make up for the loss in income-earning potential due to service-connect- ed injuries. If a Soldier is unable to com- plete a TSGLI claim due to inca- pacitation or death, family mem- bers with a power of attorney or letter of guardianship may apply for benefits on the Soldier’s behalf. Also, family members of a

The Hawaii Army Weekly welcomes letters and commentaries. To submit, call 655-4816 or e-mail editor@hawaiiarmy- weekly.com. The editorial deadline for news articles is the Friday prior to the week of publi- cation. Please send all articles in Microsoft Word or text format. FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2006

Left — Man-made reef courtesy of Atlantis Submarines help make the under water voyage more enjoyable.

Below — A submarine, shown here, is used in the excursion.

AtlantisAtlantis submarinesubmarine If you’re waiting for un- turtles, moray eels and rays. roughly 120 feet. 1991, a second 48- Each passenger is given a dive Moving on, the passenger submarine derwater adventure, you log to help identify fish. The log submarine continues was added to their fleet. offering an won’t have to hold your also provides useful information its cruise towards two Three years later in 1994, about the submarine, safety sunken airliners and shipwrecks. Atlantis was home to the breath instructions and a history of Right in front of you, steely-eyed world’s largest passenger sub- submersible vessels. moray eels hiss as they poke out of marine, allowing 64-guests to explore Story and Photos by Watching sea life swim among a holes and groups of colorful blue the world below. SPC. AMANDA FLEMETT man-made structure is surreal. stripe snapper munch down on plant- Atlantis has submarine locations Staff Writer As fish tag along beside the subma- life. A sea turtle gracefully floats by on Maui and the Big Island, as well as WAIKIKI — To really see any- rine, a U.S. Coast Guard certified and rests on the coral-covered wing in Guam, Cozumel, Grand Caymen, unforgettable thing you have to scratch beneath co-pilot educates the passengers on of the airplane. And no trip in a pas- St. Thomas, Aruba and Barbados. the surface; this is especially true the underwater ecosystem Atlantis senger submarine would be complete If you go: with waters around Oahu. Taking the implemented to support Oahu’s ma- without seeing the state fish, the hu- - Don’t forget to ask for your mili- Atlantis Submarine tour allows you rine life. muhumunukunukuapua’a or more tary discount when making reserva- to see some of the wonders the Pacific “Make sure you turn off your flash easily pronounced– the Painted Trig- tions Ocean has to if you want to take pictures,” said ger Fish. - Check-in at the ticket booth at offer. Anna Coffeen, Atlantis Public Rela- Structures such as the airplanes Haaiian Village’s Ali’i tower ocean As guests board the “Discovery” tions Coordinator, “the flash won’t let and ships were “recycled” by Atlantis - Make sure to wear comfortable submarine, they enter a different your pictures come out.” to provide homes for marine life shoes for climbing up and down world. Each seat has its own view This turned out to be sage advice. and give guests a fantastic window stairs port, enabling each person to observe The first “stop” is the Atlantis Reef. into this underwater world. The - If you tend to get seasick, don’t the underwater environment. Six concrete pyramid formations tow- structures help marine life regenerate forget motion sickness medicine. If Once the submarine’s hatch is shut, er the surrounding coral heads. The the natural reefs of Hawaii that you forget, you can buy it and a myr- the underwater discovery begins as formations were designed by the Uni- have been disappearing for the iad of souvenirs aboard the shuttle the vessel slowly dissolves into the versity of Hawaii’s Sea Grant Pro- last 50 years. boat. encounter crystal blue waters of the Pacific gram in combination with Atlantis. “Atlantis (submarines) is very de- - Passengers must be at least 36 Ocean. The 45-minute encounter The intent is to make new “homes” voted to helping the reefs in Hawaii,” inches tall to take the tour. Because starts as attention is directed to the for the fish and the structures also said Coffeen. In addition to helping to of safety regulations, infants and digital depth gauge on the cabin wall provide a rare opportunity to exam- bolster the reefs, they will transport children smaller than 36 inches are that marks the submarine’s depth in ine some of Hawaii’s marine life. you to a watery world you won’t not allowed on the tour. If this situa- the water. Passing the coral reefs and forma- soon forget. tion occurs, then parents can “trade Passengers observe fleets of exotic tions, the submarine comes to rest Atlantis began operation in Waikiki off” taking turns on tours. fish and other marine life such as sea on the ocean floor at a depth of in 1989 with a 48-passenger sub. In

Jacqueline Quirk, with Hawaii Opera Hawaii Opera brings art of music to Schofield Theatre sings spoprano during Story and Photos by or NEA, presented “Great American Voices.” staged at bases, both springing from the the military can become more in- the broadway PFC. KYNDAL BREWER The national initiative provides admission- existing partnership between the NEA and volved with the larger community, half of the show Staff Writer free professional performances to military the Department of Defense. and feel more at home here,” he in a perform- and their families. In April 2004, “Operation Homecoming” added. “We do plan to continue this ance in the SCHOFIELD BARRACKS— A symphony of Great American voices filled the air during the With high hopes of fostering long- was launched to bring writing workshops to … to continue the growth of this part- Voices Military opening act of the “Great American term partnerships with military installa- military installations nationwide. Promi- nership.” Base Tour. Voices” military bases tour, held here tions, the NEA typically provides nent actors and writers provided lectures at the Nehalani Saturday night. The Hawaii cultural programming and regional opera and seminars to Oahu service members dur- Opera Theatre hosted “Unforgettable companies with community outreach ing stopovers at Pearl Harbor and Marine Melodies,” a production of opera and Broad- programs. Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, last year. way tunes. The military tours began in July 2005 In fall of 2004, “Shakespeare in Amer- “Opera companies across the nation and will continue through August of this ican Communities” brought the Alabama are hosting evenings such as this to year. About 23 opera companies will serve Shakespeare troupe and its production of create a better understanding between 39 military installations across the nation. “Macbeth” to other military bases. the military and artistic communities,” “Unforgettable Melodies” is just one of “We think that art, music and enter- said Sarah Horrigan with Morale, many venues the NEA has performed before tainment [are] good for everybody,” said Welfare and Recreation’s marketing military personnel. Projects such as “Oper- Henry G. Akina, the general and artistic di- department. ation Homecoming” and “Shakespeare in rector of Hawaii Opera Theatre. “Particularly The National Endowment for the Arts, American Communities” have also been in the case of Hawaii, we think this is a way B-2 | JANUARY 27, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY COMMUNITY

A $2 cover charge applies at the door. For more information, call 655-5697. 5 / Sunday 2 “5 Game, No Tap” — Individuals are in- vited to participate in the “5 Game, No Tap” Tournament at the Schofield Bowling 5:00 CG Mixon Safety Center. Check-in is at 1 p.m. and the cost is 5:03 Bulletin Board $20. Call 655-0573 for more information. 5:33 Gen. Shoomaker on OPSEC 5:35 Community Focus Super Bowl Bash — Come to the Trop- 6:00 CG Mixon Safety ics, Feb. 5, to watch the Super Bowl on one 6:03 Gen. Shoomaker on OPSEC of Tropics’ state-of–the-art TV systems. 6:05 Pentagon Channel Enjoy all you can eat pupus, meet the Coors 7:00 CG Mixon Safety Girls and enter to win Pro Bowl tickets. 7:03 Bulletin Board Cost is $6 per person, and activities will 7:33 Gen. Shoomaker on OPSEC JANUARY kick off at noon. For more information, 7:35 CG Mixon Safety call 655-5697. 7:40 Pentagon Channel 27 / Today 8:00 CG Mixon Safety Hawaiian Luau Lunch Buffet — Taste a 8 / Wednesday 8:03 Hawaii Army Report traditional Hawaiian style feast today from Band of Brothers — Meet the cast and 8:27 Gen. Shoomaker on OPSEC 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hale Ikena on Fort veterans of Band of Brothers, Feb. 8 from 8:30 Pentagon Channel Shafter, or 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nehelani 9 to 11 a.m., at Sgt. Smith Theater. The 9:00 CG Mixon Safety 9:03 Bulletin Board on Schofield Barracks. Cost is $9.95 per per- cast will be at Schofield Barracks for an au- 9:33 Gen. Shoomaker on OPSEC son. tograph and question and answer session. 9:35 Pentagon Channel Call the Hale Ikena at 438-1974 or the Call 655-0111 for additional details. 10:00 CG Mixon Safety Nehelani at 655-4466 for lunch buffet 10:03 Gen. Shoomaker on OPSEC reservations or information. Library After School — Elementary-age children are invited to celebrate Valentine’s 10:05 Pentagon Channel 11:00 CG Mixon Safety Mongolian Barbecue — Come today from Day at the Sgt. Yano Library, with a story and craft activity. The activity is free and 11:03 Gen. Shoomaker on OPSEC 5 to 8 p.m. for Mongolian barbecue, cooked 11:05 Bulletin Board Cpl. Megan L. Stiner | U.S. Marine Corps begins at 3 p.m. outside in front of Nehelani with seating in 11:36 Pentagon Channel air-conditioned Reggie’s. Select your bar- Pro Bowl — Come to the Aliamanu Mil- 12:00 Hawaii Army Report becue favorites from a large variety of 12:24 CG Mixon Safety meats and vegetables, and the Reggie’s Reliving plantation days itary Reservation (AMR) gym from 4 to 6 p.m. on Feb. 8 or the Tropics, Schofield 12:27 Bulletin Board staff will grill them to your liking. Cost is Hawaii Plantation Village celebrates Korean heritage and the Year of the Dog, Satur- Barracks, on Feb. 9 to meet NFL mascots, 12:57 Gen. Shoomaker on OPSEC 65 cents per ounce, and reservations are day, Feb. 4, from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. A Chinese Lion Dance kicks off festivities that cheerleaders and a special guest. 1:00 Pentagon Channel recommended. For more information, call incude kimchee demonstrations and samplings, presentations, Korean costume The grand door prize will be a video 2:00 CG Mixon Safety 655-4466. dressings, tours of the museum and more, all for the entire family. Military entry with IPOD. Active duty military will have the 2:03 Gen. Shoomaker on OPSEC ID is $4, kids 12 and younger are free, general admission is $7, and parking is free. opportunity to win Pro Bowl tickets. For 2:05 Pentagon Channel Call 677-0110 or surf www.hawaiiplantationvillage.org for more details. 28 / Saturday more information, call 438-2911. 3:00 Gen. Shoomaker on OPSEC Teen Social — Join friends for an evening 3:02 CG Mixon Safety of fun at the Schofield Barracks Teen Wrestling at the Tropics today. Doors open 10 / Friday 3:05 Pentagon Channel Center from 7 to 9:30 p.m., Jan. 28 and at 6 p.m. and matches start at 7 p.m. 4 / Saturday High School Teen Social — Join friends 4:00 CG Mixon Safety Feb. 3. Listen to music and dance, The cost is $5 for ages 12 and up, $3 for Ladies Golf Clinic — Ladies, want to for an evening of fun at the Schofield 4:03 Gen. Shoomaker on OPSEC play games or participate in contests. Ad- ages 11 and under and free for children ages brush up on your golfing skills? A free Barracks Teen Center from 7 to 9:30 p.m. 4:05 Pentagon Channel mission is $3 for members and $4 for non- 5 and under. Call 655-8522 for more in- golf clinic will be held Feb. 4 at the Leile- Listen to music and dance, play games 5:00 CG Mixon Safety members. formation. hua Golf Course located right outside the or participate in contests. Admission is 5:03 GEN Shoomaker on OPSEC Wheeler Army Air Field front gate. The $3 for members and $4 for nonmembers. 5:05 Pentagon Channel Parents Night Out — Leave your kids in clinic will last for one hour and will begin This social is for high school students 6:00 Hawaii Army Report the competent hands of Child and FEBRUARY promptly at 2:30 p.m. only. 6:24 CG Mixon Safety Youth Services on Parents Night Out, Jan. All equipment is provided to participants 6:27 GEN Shoomaker on OPSEC 28, and enjoy a night out on the town. 3 / Friday and advance reservations are recommend- Youth Wrestling Team — Register now at 6:30 Community Focus Children enrolled in Parents Night Out Youth Welcome Party — Students, ed. For more details or to reserve your Schofield Barracks through Feb. 10 for the 6:45 Bulletin Board must be registered with the Resource and ages 5 to 18, who are new to Hawaii are space, call 655-4653. USA Wrestling Team. Youth born from 7:15 CG Mixon Safety Referral Office. invited to the youth sponsorship 1986 through 2001 are eligible to partici- 7:18 Gen. Shoomaker on OPSEC Reservations are first-come, first-served welcome party at the Tropics, Feb. 10, from Latin Night — Come to the Tropics for an pate. Cost is $20 per person, plus a $30 USA 8:00 Gen. Shoomaker on OPSEC at the Resource and Referral Office. Call 3:30 to 5 p.m. Come meet new friends, evening of music and dancing with DJ Wrestling Team fee. 8:02 CG Mixon Safety 655-8313 for more information. learn about Hawaii, enjoy refreshments, Ever playing salsa, meringue, bachata and Registration is at the Bennett Youth Cen- 8:05 Pentagon Channel play games and win prizes. To register, reggaeton. Latin night is the first Saturday ter, Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. to 9:00 Gen. Shoomaker on OPSEC Hawaii Championship Wrestling — contact the School Liaison Office, of every month, 8 p.m. to midnight and is 9:02 CG Mixon Safety Come watch Hawaii Championship 655-8326, by Feb. 3. open to ages 18 and over. SEE MWR BRIEFS, B-4 9:05 Pentagon Channel 10:00 Gen. Shoomaker 10:02 CG Mixon Safety Three Phantoms in Concert” continues per- from Jan. 31 through April 18. Registration 16 / Thursday 10:05 Pentagon Channel formances tonight at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 29 is required and a $15 fee is charged. EFMP — The Exceptional Family 11:00 CG Mixon Safety at 2 p.m. Tickets are priced from $25 to $60 Call the Armed Services YMCA Wheeler Member Program will begin a monthly 11:03 Bulletin Board at the Hawaii Theater Box Office, 1130 at 624-5645 or come by the office located support group for adults who have been di- 11:33 Gen. Shoomaker on OPSEC Bethel Street. at 782 Santos Dumont Ave., Wheeler Army agnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder 11:35 Pentagon Channel Discounts are available for students, sen- Air Field for more information. (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity 12:00 Gen. Shoomaker on OPSEC iors, military and members of the Hawaii Disorder (ADHD), or for parents of children 12:02 Bulletin Board Theatre. Tickets also may be ordered by who have been diagnosed with these di 12:32 CG Mixon Safety phone at 528-0506 or online at orders or Oppositional Defiant Disorder 12:35 Gen. Shoomaker on OPSEC www.hawaiitheatre.com. February (ODD). JANUARY 2 / Thursday The group will meet on Thursday, Feb. Overnight 29 / Sunday 16, at 9 a.m. at ACS, Building 2091, Pentagon Channel Military Spouse 101 — Army Family 27 / Today Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism — The Schofield Barracks. For further informa- Team Building (AFTB) pres- Annual Volunteer Awards — Annual community is invited to an introductory tion, call 655-1442, or ACS at 655-4227. No ents Military Spouse 101, volunteer award nominations are being class on Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism, child care will be available. accepted now, in conjunction with Na- Jan. 29 at 1 p.m. at the Community Chapel, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 2 and 3, from 9 a.m. to tional Volunteer Week in April. Instruc- Schofield Barracks, Building 791, Room Sign Language — EFMP is 12:30 pm at Schofield Bar- tions and criteria for submitting nomina- 231. For more information, call 306-6530 offering sign language basics racks ACS. The course is tions have been provided to all brigade or 423-1830. to EFMP-enrolled families on designed to introduce and battalion commanders and volunteer Thursday, Feb. 16, at 10:30 a.m. spouses to the military user agencies. 30 / Monday at ACS, Building 2091. An inde- lifestyle and serve as a refresher The deadline for submission of nomi- Military Spouse 101— Army Family pendent certified instructor will share for spouses who have been around for a nations to the Army volunteer coordinator Team Building (AFTB) presents Military knowledge and strategies and explain the while. Attendees will receive a certificate of (AVC) is Feb. 24, and the Annual Volunteer Spouse 101, Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 30 value of signing. There is no charge for this completion and a special gift from AFTB. Recognition will be held Friday, April and 31, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 pm at the Fort program; however, EFMP enrollment is Free child care is provided with advance 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Bowen Park. For Shafter Army Community Service. The mandatory. To register for the workshop, notice to the Child Development Center; more information, contact AVC Cathie Hen- course is designed to introduce spouses to call 655-1442. derson at 655-1703 or e-mail at hender- the military lifestyle and serve as a re- however, children must be registered with Child and Youth Services. Contact Robin [email protected]. fresher for spouses who have been around FBI Recruitment — Are you interested in Sherrod, AFTB program manager at 655- for a while. Attendees will receive a cer- a career with the FBI as a special agent? 4368 for more information. Hui O Na Wahine Scholarships — The tificate of completion and a special gift Join FBI Special Agent Kal Wong and Hui O Na Wahine all-ranks spouses club is from AFTB. 6 / Monday get the facts at the monthly FBI career accepting applications for merit scholar- Free child care is provided with advance presentation on Feb. 16 from 10 to Syriana AFTB Level 2 — The Schofield Bar- ships from now until March notice to the Child Development Center; 11 a.m. at the Schofield Barracks Aloha (R) racks ACS will offer AFTB Level 2 on Feb. 24. Applicants must be however, children must be registered Center. Today, 7 p.m. 6 through 9 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This members of the Hui O Na with Child and Youth Services. To The Aloha Center is located in Building Wednesday, 7 p.m. class is being offered in the evening to ac- Wahine or their family register, call 438-9286. Or, contact 690, and the presentation will be held in the commodate those who are unable to take members and possess a cu- Robin Sherrod, AFTB program third floor conference room. For registra- advantage of AFTB training opportunities mulative grade point average manager, at 655-4368. tion, call 655-1028. during the day. of 3.0 or better. For information on upcoming presen- AFTB Level 2 focuses on personal de- Scholarships may be used for Great Aloha Run — The Great tations, contact Special Agent Wong at velopment, relationship building, stress college entry-level, continuing ed- Aloha Run, an 8.15-mile race run 566-4488. ucation (undergraduate), or graduate school, from the Aloha Tower to Aloha Sta- management and communication skills. A and applications are available at Sgt. Yano dium, is Feb. 20. Don’t miss a great “last certificate of completion and a special gift Library, the Hui Thrift Shop, the Schofield chance” opportunity to enter the Great from AFTB will be presented to all atten- Barracks Army Community Service (ACS) Aloha Run for $20. dees. For more information, call 655-4368. ONGOING Building, the Leilehua High School coun- Active duty Soldiers, family members selor’s office, Hui O Na Wahine luncheons and DoD civilians have a final chance to 3 / Friday Community Calendar Briefs — Do you and spouse information meetings. enter at the reduced rate from 10 a.m. to 2 Hawaii Theatre — Come enjoy Jack have announcements of upcoming Ice Harvest For more information, contact Robertta p.m., Jan. 30, in front of the Schofield Bar- Cione’s “Mardi Gras Follies” complete with events, sports or activities you’d like to (PG-13) Cole, scholarship chair, at bertnstoner@ya racks Post Exchange. Late entries are $30 beautiful showgirls, lavish costumes, and post in the Hawaii Army Weekly? If so, e- Saturday, 7 p.m. hoo.com and will be accepted from Jan. 21 to Feb. 3. talented singers and dancers at the Hawaii mail your information to editor@hawai- Remember, Carole Kai Charities return $1 Theatre. The show will run from Feb. 3 iarmyweekly.com at least two weeks in 28 / Saturday from every entry to military MWRs. For through 5 only. advance of your event or ac- Tropic Lightning Museum — Every Sat- more information, call Vera Ross at 655- Tickets are available at the theater box tivity. urday, the Tropic Lightning Museum, 8789. office or by calling 528-0506. For more in- Schofield Barracks, will feature a movie formation about this production or other Golfers Wanted matinee beginning at 1 p.m. at the muse- 31 / Tuesday upcoming events, go to www.hawaiithe- — Are you look- um. Come with your family and enjoy “The English as a Second Language — Come atre.com. ing for a golf Thin Red Line,” Saturday, and “War Head,” check out this adult education course ad- group or are you Feb. 4. All movies are free. dressing the fundamentals of the English 8 / Wednesday interested in Parents take note; some movies may be language. The course is appropriate for be- “Band of Brothers” — Meet the cast and playing golf In The Mix too graphic for younger viewers. For more ginners and those who desire to improve veterans of “Band of Brothers,” Feb. 8, at with your fellow (PG-13) information, call Scott Daubert, museum their written and verbal communications Sgt. Smith Theater from 9 to 11 a.m. The Soldiers? Golfers (active technician, at 655-0438. skills. cast will be at Schofield Barracks for an au- Sunday, 7 p.m. Classes will be held every Tuesday and tograph and question and answer session. Thursday, 7 p.m. Call 655-0111 for additional details. SEE COMMUNITY CALENDAR, B-3 Hawaii Theatre — Hawaii Theatre’s “The Thursday morning from 8:30 to 11 a.m. The theater is closed Monday and Tuesday. COMMUNITY HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY JANUARY 27, 2006 | B-3 Community Calendar Volunteer system sees some widescale changes From B-2 Story and Photo by tial to the FRG operation. Standard JOY BOISSELLE job descriptions are available to duty, retirees, family members or Staff Writer assist the OPOC and they can be DoD civilians) interested in play- 25th Infantry Division units are modified to fit a unit’s specific ing golf on Sunday mornings at not the only ones transform- needs. Leilehua Golf Course should call ing…the Army’s volunteer man- Once the OPOC completes the Sgt. 1st Class Jerry Hodge at 347- agement system is undergoing VMIS admistrative tasks, “invita- 8038 or 375-3322. Tee time is significant change as well. tions” to register will be sent to the usually before 8 a.m. Cathie Henderson, US Army key volunteers. Registration of Hawaii’s, Army Volunteer Coor- volunteers is slated to begin March New Work and Careers Web dinator, said, “The Volunteer Man- 1 with a test of the system to oc- Site — Need help in your agement Information System cur on April 1. job search process? Explore the (VMIS) is a great improvement Long-time volunteer, Bobbie Hanlon, said, “This is wonderful. Web site http://www.myarmy from the old system, particularly You can input your hours on-line lifetoo.com to learn about the within family readiness groups as they happen, and you don’t Army Spouse Employment which are the largest group of have to involve anybody. It should Partnership. The site includes Army volunteers.” really help make the FRG leader’s job search techniques and Under the “old system,” units life easier.” resume writing tips. For addi- designated a FRG volunteer coor- “I also think we will see a huge tional help, contact your Army dinator to manage volunteer hours increase in volunteerism because Community Service Employment within their units. That coordina- implementing the hours and Readiness Program Manager at tor would then devise a system maintaining your volunteer record 655-2390. to track unit volunteer hours. This is so much simpler.” system could take the form of Volunteers Bobbie Hanlon (standing) and Robertta Cole spend many hours at Army Community Service Henderson stated that the 2006 Schofield Barracks Newcomers simply jotting volunteer hours in where the Army’s new Volunteer Management Information System (VMIS) helps them keep track of volun- volunteer recognition awards Orientation Tour — ACS will a notebook to the more complex teer hours more efficiently. would be compiled under the new conduct a newcomer’s orienta- spreadsheet (depending on the system. tion tour every Friday for all skills of the manager) to in some tracking and inputting hours back cording to Henderson is the cor- tasks. Beginning Jan. 1, registered “If you are not in the system, incoming Soldiers and family cases, no system at all. in the hands of the person they nerstone of the program. OPOC OPOCs entered job descriptions you are not eligible,” she said. members. The tour will include Whether a volunteer received matter to the most – the volunteer. registration started on Dec. 1 and for their various FRG volunteer The current award system rec- Schofield Barracks, Tripler credit for their hours was generally Volunteers can also input their was to be completed by Dec. 30, positions. Most units ognizes volunteers at in- Army Medical Center, surround- determined by the emphasis training certificates, and their vol- 2005. Henderson urged units that will only need to stallation and division ing civilian communities, the Hale placed upon volunteers by the unteer record will be easily ac- have not received an invitation enter between six level both quarterly and Koa Hotel, the Bishop Museum unit commander and FRG leader. cessible during military moves. email from her or have not regis- and 10 key vol- annually. Recognizing and other points of interest on The VMIS debuted in December Additionally, recognizing vol- tered already to contact her di- unteer positions, volunteers is impor- the island. 2005 and it will be fully imple- unteers for service will also be rectly. a process that tant, but also, docu- The tour will depart at 7:30 mented by April 1. Essentially, it easier as all data transfers from “The OPOC is designated by the should take ap- mented volunteer serv- a.m. and return at 4:30 p.m., is an on-line decentralized data place to place, and volunteer unit commander at company lev- proximately an ice helps in establish- and registration is required. entry system available at the awards requiring specific stan- el and is normally going to be the hour said Hender- ing a resume and open- Lunch is not provided, but 'myarmylifetoo' website. The dards be met will be easier to FRG leader or another key per- son. ing future employment participants may bring a cooler biggest change to the system oth- verify and attain. son within the FRG,” she ex- Positions can include prospects. with drinks, snacks and er than a few name changes is The first step in implementing plained. “So far, I have 20 OPOCs the FRG leader, co-leader, wel- For more information on the lunch. that the volunteer is now in the the new system at unit level is to registered out of 70 that I have come coordinator, treasurer, spe- new program, contact Cathie Hen- For more information or to driver’s seat. identify an organizational point of email information on.” cial event coordinator or any oth- derson at 655-1703. register, call ACS at 655-2400. VMIS places responsibility for contact (OPOC). The OPOC ac- OPOCs perform a myriad of er identified by the unit as essen- B-4 | JANUARY 27, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY SPORTS & FITNESS ‘Sports Day’ builds camaraderie with Indians Story and Photos by chance to relax and get out of SPC. MIKE ALBERTS our military mindset for 3rd Brigade Public Affairs awhile,” said Sgt. Michael CHAUBATTIA, India — McKnight, medic, 2-27th. For a moment, words like “The Indian Soldiers are very war and terrorism had little nice people. It was good to meaning. For a moment, Sol- get to know them in a way diers were not practicing tac- that didn’t involve training,” tical battle drills or main- he added. taining weapons. Pvt. Jared Ward, signal January 20, Soldiers from support systems specialist, 2- 3rd Brigade’s Charlie Com- 27th, agreed. pany and attached elements “It was fun to interact of 2nd Battalion, 27th with their soldiers. Even Infantry Regiment, 25th though we come from differ- Infantry Division, participat- ent countries, we have simi- ed in an afternoon of friendly lar interests in sports,” said sports competition, termed Ward. “This is my first time “Sports Day,” with Soldiers out of our country, so it has from India’s Kumaon Regi- been a new experience,” ment, Bravo Company, 9th Ward continued. “[This trip Battalion, at the regiment’s in general] has been good for sporting fields here. me to see that the Indian U.S. Soldiers are in India Soldier is doing the same participating with the Indian thing that the American Sol- Army in joint, cooperative dier is doing in fighting ter- training exercises called rorism.” Yudh Abhyas. At the end of the day, the “Today is a day for these Kumaon Regiment hosted a American and Indian Sol- reception on the sports fields. diers to take a break from Soldiers mingled with each training and to do something other, enjoying coffee, tea that they will remember for and snacks on the chilly, win- the rest of their lives,” said ter afternoon. Maj. Tanuj Pandey, adjutant So which teams won? officer, 9th Kumaon Regi- Nobody cared. ment. “We also wanted to do Physical conditioning during phase one training included handball at the regiment's athletic fields something fun to boost morale and camaraderie basketball, volleyball and games, spectate and display among the troops before they handball. U.S. Soldiers were its soccer prowess at the con- really begin the demanding also introduced to Soldiers of clusion of the competition. training ahead,” said Pandey. the Indian Army’s 10th Bat- The 10th fielded a soccer Soldiers played the sport talion, Assam Regiment. team that competed against of their choice on mixed The “Thundering Tenth,” the best of the mixed Indi- American and Indian teams. the regimental motto, was on an/American soccer team. The games included soccer, hand to help officiate the “This gave all of us a

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Spc. Mike Alberts | 3rd Brigade Public Affairs Dawn on the Asian continent As the sun rises over the Almora Mountains in Chaubattia, India, two Soldiers, one Indian and the other American, run side-by-side during the wee early morning hours of physical training. U.S. troops are in India as part of joint training exercises.