What’s INSIDE Hopper: Innovation, Canadian submarine ‘Wacky’ fun and games Million Dollar Service Transformation, crew greeted at JBPHH See page B-1 Member Inspiration See page A-4 See page B-5 See page A-3
March 2, 2018 www.issuu.com/navyregionhawaii www.hookelenews.com Volume 9 Issue 8 USNS Mercy to visit Hawaii, prepares for Pacifi c Partnership Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) prepares to leave the pier at Naval Station San Diego as it begins its deployment in support of the humanitarian mission to Southeast Asia, Pacifi c Partnership 2018.
Photo by Sarah Burford
Navy Region Hawaii personnel working side- will meet up with our part- host nation counterparts is the largest annual mul- personnel stationed Public Affairs by-side with local medical ner ship USNS Fall River to conduct technical ex- tilateral humanitarian worldwide, working side- and Pacifi c Partner- professionals to promote in Guam and be one step pertise exchanges in med- assistance and disaster by-side with host nation ship Public Affairs PP18, conducting routine closer to our first mission ical, engineering, and relief preparedness mis- counterparts to be better maintenance, and loading stops.” humanitarian assistance sion conducted in the In- prepared for potential hu- Sailors participating in additional supplies onto During PP18, Mercy and disaster relief. do-Asia-Pacifi c. manitarian aid and disas- Pacific Partnership 2018 the ship. and Military Sealift Com- Additionally, key leader PP18’s objective is to ter response situations. (PP18) aboard Military “Our team is excited to mand expeditionary fast and community engage- enhance regional coordi- For more infor- Sealift Command hospi- welcome more members transport USNS Fall ment events will allow for nation in areas such as mation visit http:// tal ship USNS Mercy (T- of the Pacific Partnership River (T-EPF 4), U.S. direct engagement with lo- medical readiness and www.navy.mil/im- AH 19) are planning to mission on board as well as ships participating in cal citizens and enhanced preparedness for man- age_search_results. arrive at Joint Base Pearl on loading additional mis- PP18, are conducting vis- relationships with partner made and natural disas- asp?terms=usns+mer- Harbor-Hickam, March 3, sion supplies” said Capt. its to different Asia-Pa- nation military and gov- ters. cy&page=1 and https:// while en route for PP18. David Bretz, PP18 mission cific nations, increasing ernment leadership. Pacific Partnership www.dvidshub.net/ The visit will continue commander. the reach and scope of Pacific Partnership, 2018 consists of more search?q=usns+mer- through March 5 and see “After this port call, we PP18 participants and now in its 13th iteration, than 500 U.S. military cy&view=grid Divers team up with DPAA to recover WWII pilot’s remains Grady T. Fontana civilian mariner Jean Marien, chief mate of the Commander, Task Force USNS Salvor. “It’s very 73 Public Affairs meticulous process. There was a lot of sand—a never A recovery team aboard ending supply.” Military Sealift Com- The sifting box was a mand’s USNS Salvor 4-by-8-feet basket that (T-ARS 52) completed an was about 4-and-a-half- excavation, Feb. 25, of feet high. It took about multiple aircraft losses fi ve hours to sift through shot down in 1944 near each basket. The basket Ngerekebesang Island, was submerged to the Republic of Palau. bottom of about 90-feet of Although remains po- water and fi lled with sed- tentially associated with iments dispersed over a the losses were recovered large area. by the team, the identity “It took multiple dives of those remains will not to fill a sifting basket. be released until a com- Each dive lasted about an plete and thorough anal- hour and the baskets took ysis can confirm positive 5-to-6-hours to fi ll it up,” identification and the Marien said. “Sometimes service casualty office we had two baskets going conducts next of kin noti- at the same time.” fi cation. The recovery operation The project was headed had the support of the by the Defense POW/ Koror State Government, MIA Accounting Agency the Bureau of Cultural (DPAA), which deployed and Historical Preserva- an Underwater Recovery tion, the Environmental Team (URT) comprised Photo by Air Station Barbers Point Public Affairs Quality Protection Board, of U.S. Army, Navy and The Military Sealift Command Safeguard-class salvage ship USNS Salvor (T-ARS 52) serves as a support platform for and other Palauan au- Air Force service mem- Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, conducting underwater searches in the last known position of two Marine thorities. bers and Department of Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters off the North Shore of Oahu in this Jan. 18 photo. MDSU-1 is equipped with According to DPAA, the Defense civilians that side scan sonar and a remotely operated vehicle. recovery team is highly were embarked aboard specialized and diverse the USNS Salvor. DPAA spent weeks excavating a decompression chamber recovery sites until they but MSC mariners were and consisted of a forensic is headquartered at the area using a variety on board for divers, and reached the excavation also at hand assisting. In archeologist, diving offi cer, Joint Base Pearl Har- of archeological tools and we have heavy-lift capa- area where the pilot was addition to operating the master diver, forensic pho- bor-Hickam. meticulously inspecting bility,” said Capt. Mike recovered. cranes that moved the tographer, explosive ord- “It’s very labor inten- the bottom sediment in Flanagan, a civilian mar- “We did a four-point lift baskets, some crew nance disposal technician, sive work and they’ve had their search and recovery iner and master of USNS moor on top of the air- members assisted sifting and noncommissioned re- a large amount of bottom of the missing personnel Salvor. “It’s just a robust craft and then it really through sand while look- covery specialists. time making this opera- from World War II.” ship. With our 40-ton-lift got busy,” Flanagan said. ing for any evidence. The The United States tion successful,” said Lt. The USNS Salvor is a crane we can bring large “The aircraft had been mariners were trained by remains committed to Cmdr. Tim Emge, 7th rescue and salvage ship and heavy objects off the untouched for about 74 the embarked archeolo- recovery of missing per- Fleet Salvage Officer. and was the ideal plat- bottom of the ocean.” years. It’s been a long gist on how to sift through sonnel from World War II “The Mobile Diving and form to support the recov- The Salvor embarked time since I’ve seen a mil- the sand. as DPAA continues their Salvage Company 1-6 ery mission. the diving team at Guam itary detachment working “We helped out moving mission to provide the divers for this job have “The biggest advantage and the DPAA personnel this hard for this long, the ship and shipboard fullest possible account- been pulling more than the Navy has with us on at Palau. Once the team seven days a week.” equipment around but ing for missing personnel 12-hour-days for the past the Salvor is that we are was onboard, the Salvor Excavation was the we also helped screening to their families and the two months. The URT standing by for them with got underway to various primary duty of the URT, some of the sand,” said nation. A-2 • March 2, 2018 HO‘OKELE Air Force budget tackles power competition Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson speaks about The Air Force budget re- innovation during the Air Force Association Air Warfare quest of $156.3 billion for fis- Symposium in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 22. cal year 2019 builds on the progress made in 2018 to re- Photo by Wayne A. Clark store the readiness of the force, increase lethality, and cost-effectively modernize. Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Heather Wilson said the bud- get request is aligned with the National Defense Strategy, prioritizing long-term compe- tition with China and Russia. “The Air Force needs the right size and mix of capabilities to compete, deter and win in this environment, brought to bear by well-trained, resilient and competent Airmen steeped in the business of joint and com- bined warfare,” Wilson said. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein said the budget also moves the Air Force in the direction of multi-domain oper- ations. “Future wars will be won by those who observe, ori- ent, decide and act faster than adversaries in an inte- grated way across domains— land, sea, air, space and cyberspace,” Goldfein said. Key areas addressed by this budget include readiness, people, nuclear deterrence, mand and control, and science taining the efforts laid out cient and flexible budgets. request, visit http://www.saffm. modernization, space and air and technology development. in FY17, FY18 and FY19 For more information about the hq.af.mil/FM-Resources/Bud- superiority, multi-domain com- Wilson pointed out sus- requires predictable, suffi- Air Force’s fiscal 2019 budget get/.
Settlement reached over service members’ vehicles
Joint Base Pearl or submit a SCRA rights quired court orders. Harbor-Hickam Public waiver. Under the agreement, Affairs • Implementing an Honolulu must adopt new informational brochure SCRA-compliant proce- The U.S. Department for service members re- dures, compensate three of Justice announced garding the city’s aban- service members who on Feb. 15 that it has doned-vehicle laws, complained to military le- reached an agreement long-term storage choices gal assistance attorneys with the City and County and SCRA waiver. that the city had unlaw- of Honolulu and its con- Honolulu’s new proce- fully auctioned off their tracted towing company dures will ensure that cars while they were at to remedy alleged vio- service members receive sea aboard Navy ships, lations of the Service notice that their car has and establish a $150,000 Members Civil Relief Act been taken into custody settlement fund to com- (SCRA). by Honolulu, even if they pensate other service Under the settlement, are deployed off island, members whose SCRA the city is creating poli- and requires the city to rights may have been vi- cies and procedures for obtain a court order or a olated. the auction, sale or dis- valid SCRA waiver prior The SCRA protects posal of vehicles owned by to auctioning a car owned service members from active duty service mem- by an active-duty service certain civil proceedings bers. member. that could affect their le- They include: Service members are gal rights while they are • Providing SCRA com- required to properly dis- in military service. One pliance training to em- pose of vehicles when they of those protections is the ployees who deal with permanently change duty requirement that a per- abandoned-vehicle en- stations. son holding a lien on the forcement and policies. The Justice Depart- property or effects of an • Changing motor vehi- ment’s investigation re- active-duty service mem- cle registration to require vealed that between 2011 ber obtain a court order military service members and 2016, Honolulu auc- prior to enforcing the to provide their Social Se- tioned 1,440 cars regis- lien. curity numbers, date of tered to individuals who For more information birth, local and perma- had identified themselves about the Department’s nent mailing addresses, as service members on SCRA enforcement, visit personal and military city forms during the mo- www.servicemembers.gov. email addresses and tor vehicle registration Servicemembers and telephone numbers, and process. their family members who emergency contact infor- The Department’s believe that their SCRA mation. lawsuit alleges that Ho- rights have been violated • Changing the Aban- nolulu and the towing should contact their near- doned Motor Vehicle in company violated the est Armed Forces Legal Custody notice letter to SCRA by auctioning or Assistance Program Of- inform service members otherwise disposing of fice. Office locations may Senior Airman Michael Reeves, 15th Wing Public Affairs broadcaster, poses for a or their representatives cars owned by protected be found at legalassis- photo to highlight the dangers in vaping. that they have 60 days service members without tance.law.af.mil/content/ to reclaim their vehicles first obtaining the re- locator.php. Know what you’re vaping
Story and photo by marijuana or hemp products can be Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman found both online and in many retail stores. Many marijuana byproducts JBPHH CO Suggestion 15th Wing Public Affairs are classified as a Schedule I Narcotics under the Controlled Substances Act, Over the past decade vaping has CBD oil is one such product. Smoking Program features FAQs grown in popularity as an alternative vape oils containing CBD ingredients is Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam submitted through the normal chan- to cigarettes. However, some military a violation of Article 112a of the Uniform Public Affairs nels or chain of command. members have experienced adverse Code of Military Justice and is unlawful “We greatly appreciate your con- health effects that have been linked to for military members to use, possess, or The Joint Base Pearl Har- tinual feedback. The JBPHH team vaping substances. transfer such controlled substances. bor-Hickam Commanding Officer is always working to improve our E-cigarettes, battery-operated devices, “The Air Force will not tolerate the Suggestion Program is designed to base,” said 1st Lt. Emily Yaronczyk, use a heating element to turn liquid into illegal or improper use of controlled sub- provide an easy, efficient and equal chief of Joint Base Commander’s Ac- vapor which is inhaled. The popularity stances military members,” said Capt. opportunity for any member in our tion Group. “Please continue to send of vaping as an alternative to cigarettes Irene Liscano from the 15th Wing le- JBPHH community to help improve comments and concerns to the CO has given rise to the marketing of vape gal office. “Moreover ingesting any sub- how the base functions. Suggestion/Concerns Box. The Fre- liquids, some containing cannabidiol oils stance meant to alter an individual’s The purpose of the program is to quently Asked Question and Answer or synthetic ingredients. perception, mood, or consciousness can provide service members, Department section is now available (online) for “Over the past year, the Department lead to criminal prosecution.” of Defense employees, retirees and your viewing.” of Defense has observed symptoms con- Since May 2017, 84 military members family members with an opportunity For more information about the CO sistent with cannabidiol intoxication,” have been involved in 35 separate inci- to share ideas with the installation Suggestion Program, visit the website said Arletta Eldridge Thompson, 15th dents where a vape substance was tam- commanding officer. https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/ Medical Group health promotion coor- pered with or contained CBD. The JBPHH CO Suggestion Pro- cnrh/installations/jb_pearl_harbor_ dinator. “Some of the symptoms include According to the DoD Operation gram is for overall ideas and sugges- hickam/about/co-suggestion-box.html tachycardia, hypertension, mydriasis, Supplement Safety website, www. tions for the Joint Base and does not The program also features a link anxiety, and irritability and loss of con- opss.org, not all vape oils contain sub- deal with Navy-wide or workforce to frequently asked questions (FAQ) sciousness.” stances or compounds which are con- matters (such as workforce reduc- about issues. For more information Cannabidiol oils or CBD are derived sidered Schedule I Narcotics. However, tions or position eliminations), nor about FAQs, visit https://www.cnic. from marijuana plants and have been DoD employees and military members is it a vehicle to deal with individ- navy.mil/regions/cnrh/installations/ used for their psychotropic effects. should still use caution when purchas- ual employee grievances or workplace jb_pearl_harbor_hickam/about/ Products containing CBD and other ing or using vape oils. concerns, as those items should be co-suggestion-box/faq.html HO‘OKELE March 2, 2018 • A-
Submitted by Ensign Makeedra Hayes and David D. Underwood Jr. March is Music in our Schools Month. If you could go back to high school and you had to be in the band, what instrument would you play?
Chief Master Sgt. Staff Sgt. Jessica MM3 Millicent CTT3 Caitland Tech. Sgt. Isaac Yi Suzanne Tanouye Samuel Brown Yeck Reeves Robertson Theater Patient MWR ITT Offi cer PACAF 324th Intelligence USS O’Kane (DDG NIOC Hawaii Movement Squadron 77) Requirements Center “I would go back and play “I’d play the snare “I actually played the the drums because the drums. I was “I would play the “I would go back and clarinet in high school “If I could go back to drums set the tempo. inspired by the movie saxophone. I choose play the drums because band. I wanted to play high school, I would Playing the drums is good ‘Drumline’ and how this instrument it forces you to multitask. the ute ut have a love to play big drums. for your motor skills, and the sound of the snare because when I You need rhythm, and dip in my lip that would It is because I think it forces you to use both drums tie the art of was younger, my everyone in the audience have made it extremely big drums are the sides of your brain.” sound together. Plus, grandfather would and in the band is paying hard, so I settled for the base of the music and my father played the always play jazz attention to the drums.” clarinet.” those support other drums and still does to music for me and the instruments. Just this day.” saxophone was my like we support other favorite part.” people.”
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Rear Adm. Brian Fort Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and COMMENTARY Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific Hopper: Innovation, Transformation, Inspiration During last month’s historic fi rst visit pect she would take it all in stride. of the voyaging canoe Hokule‘a to Joint As a further testament to Rear Adm. Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Master Nav- Grace Hopper’s legacy, the U.S. Na- igator Nainoa Thompson spoke about val Academy is building Hopper Hall, his father, Myron “Pinky” Thompson, to be named for the computer scientist who was 15 years old at the time of the pioneer. Hopper Hall, located between attack on Oahu, Dec. 7, 1941. As soon as Nimitz Library and Rickover Hall, will he was able, Pinky Thompson, like a lot be a modern $107 million academic fa- of other young men at the time, falsifi ed cility dedicated to cyber security stud- his age and joined the military to serve ies. his country. The facility is expected to be com- Women in the 1940s did not have pleted by early 2020, appropriately at as many opportunities to serve in uni- the centennial of the ratifi cation of the form, but the war opened occupations 19th Amendment to the Constitution and doors, including for a smart mathe- Grace Hopper giving women the right to vote. Accord- matician named Grace Murray Hopper. ing to the Naval Academy this will be Grace wanted to join the military, but, the fi rst building at any of the three ma- like Pinky Thompson, she had an ob- jor service academies to be named after stacle because of her age. In her case, a woman. in her mid-30s, she was deemed too old By the way, the Naval Academy is also to enlist. teaching courses along both ends of the Feisty and gritty Grace Hopper didn’t exploration spectrum — from futuristic give up though. and innovative cyber security, includ- Just as she would do throughout her ing a major in cyber operations, to an- life, Grace rose to the challenge and cient celestial navigation as practiced by found solutions. When her chance came the Polynesian Voyaging Society aboard in 1943, she signed up with the U.S. Hokule‘a. Naval Reserve. That was 75 years ago. Putting it all together, USS Hopper She went to work as a wartime prob- returned from her recent deployment lem solver — one of our fi rst pioneers in Photo by MC1 Corwin Colbert just in time to be part of the aloha modern computer programming. The guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DD 0) returned to its homeport Joint ase whistle welcome for the arrival of She and her team took a systematic Pearl Har or-Hic am after a successful four-month deployment e . . hile deployed Hokule‘a on Feb. 10. As the voyaging approach to coding: fi nding effective, ac- to the western Pacifi c and Ara ian ulf Hopper promoted security and sta ility as well canoe entered Pearl Harbor, she also curate and universal ways for humans as ballistic missile defense. sailed past memorials including USS to communicate with machines and vice Arizona, USS Nevada, USS Utah and versa. for complacency, stale thinking or la- necessary. Hopper is among our ships the Battleship Missouri — symbols of Think about that the next time you ziness. And she and her teams always adapting to the emerging security envi- how our Navy helped transform our talk to your smartphone, tablet or carefully assessed their performance to ronment in the Indo-Pacifi c and ready to world, bringing freedom and democ- voice-controlled home speaker. look for opportunities to improve pro- operate in a growingly complex, trans- racy to Japan and other nations who Earlier in her career, Grace Hopper cesses and technology. forming world. are now allies. That transformation served as an educator at Vassar, train- Most recently “Amazing Grace’s” On their deployment Sailors aboard gave greater rights and equality to ing and transforming minds. Within the namesake, USS Hopper (DDG 70) — Hopper proved their skills and abilities women in the decades that followed, Navy she became a programmer with one of our 10 homeported ships at Joint working with the America Amphibious especially in our Navy. Harvard and Yale, where she trans- Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam — returned Ready Group, United States Marines, During Hokule‘a’s week at JBPHH formed the technology of the future. She to Hawaii after a successful deployment and the Australian navy. They visited in February, women and men of the served throughout her life — in and out to the western Pacifi c and Arabian Gulf. Bahrain, Singapore and Guam, and they Polynesian Voyaging Society provided of uniform — to transform the concept of Hopper was deployed 12 of the past 18 built cooperative partnerships. hands-on Science, Technology, Engineer- a woman’s role in society, one based on months. Hopper’s Sailors, of course, relied ing, Art and Mathematics education for equality of opportunity. Team Hopper proved their ability to on state-of-the-art computers. While, 2,000 students and other visitors. Grace Hopper mentored and inspired keep the peace through their forward today’s complex shipboard computer Just like Rear Adm. Grace Hopper — young women and men to look for inno- presence — but always ready to conduct systems would no doubt amaze USS innovative, transformational and inspi- vative ways to serve. She had no time prompt and sustained combat at sea if Hopper’s “Amazing” namesake, I sus- rational.
Standing guard Commander, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Rear Adm. Brian Fort Capt. Jeff Bernard
Director, Navy Managing Editor Region Hawaii Public Affairs Anna General Agnes Tauyan Editor Communication Strategist Don Robbins Bill Doughty Sports Editor Randy Dela Cruz Acting Director, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Public Affairs Graphic Artist Dave “Duna” Hodge Michelle Poppler
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Ho o ele is delivered wee ly to Navy Air orce in March 1945. housing units and Navy and Air orce installations throughout Oahu. A- • March 2, 2018 HO‘OKELE TRICARE transition challenges in the West Region Defense Health Agency tor of TRICARE Health outpatient covered service recommends using a TRI- the backlogged enroll- the provider directories Plan at DHA. “Service specialty care. CARE network provider to ments in addition to the are dependent upon net- On Jan. 1, 2018, the members, their families Prior authorization is reduce or eliminate copay- January enrollments. work providers and facil- Defense Health Agency and others enrolled in still required for inpatient, ments and out-of- pocket Beneficiaries enrolled in ities to provide accurate implemented a number TRICARE expect the high applied behavior analy- costs. TRICARE Prime whose information and to update of changes to TRICARE, standard of service we set sis, laboratory developed Additionally, HNFS is PCM isn’t in the HNFS that information when- including a region consol- for our contracting part- test and Extended Health working to process all re- network or who haven’t ever there are changes. idation and health care ners.” Care Option services. quests within TRICARE yet been assigned a PCM The DHA is focused on policy changes mandated The West Region’s con- West Region beneficia- standards by extending can see any TRICARE-au- making sure beneficia- by Congress. tractor, Health Net Fed- ries referred to a specialty operating hours and add- thorized PCM through ries receive the excellent Several customer eral Services is addressing care provider by their pri- ing additional staff. Sim- March 31, 2018 and point health care and stellar service issues are now the following issues: mary care manager be- plified TRICARE urgent of service charges won’t customer service they de- affecting TRICARE ben- Referral Backlog: HNFS tween now and March 18 care guidelines allow most apply. serve. Visit www.tricare. eficiaries in the western is experiencing a large should ensure their PCM beneficiaries to seek ur- Beneficiaries enrolled in mil/changes to learn more U.S. including call center backlog processing refer- provides them with a TRI- gent care without a refer- TRICARE Select can see about the changes to TRI- wait times, processing rals and authorizations. CARE West Region Refer- ral or visit limits. any network or non-net- CARE. backlogs and a limited Medically urgent requests ral/Authorization Waiver Call Center Wait Times: work TRICARE-au- Sign up for Military provider directory. get priority in processing. Approval Letter. HNFS is experiencing ex- thorized provider. Health System e-mail up- DHA is aware of these This backlog was caused by If you have received a tremely high call volumes. Out-of-pocket costs will dates at www.health.mil/ issues and is monitoring many issues, including du- referral on or after Jan. It is currently working to vary based on the provid- subscriptions. the regional contractor’s plicate and incomplete sub- 1 from your PCM for spe- meet the increased de- er’s network status. Ben- Connect with the Mil- response to address these missions from providers. cialty care, but have not mand by hiring addi- eficiaries may check their itary Health System on challenges. From now through received an authorization tional temporary staff current status on milCon- Facebook and Twitter at “DHA recognizes the March 18, the DHA is al- from HNFS, then you and cross-training. In the nect or register at www. www.facebook.com/Milita- issues with backlogs, call lowing HNFS to waive its should present your re- meantime, self-service tricare-west.com for addi- ryHealth and www.twit- wait times and the num- usual authorization pro- ferral for specialty care options are available at tional self-service options. ter.com/militaryhealth. ber of provider choices cess for TRICARE Prime and TRICARE West Re- www.tricare-west.com. Expanded Provider Net- The Military Health for beneficiaries in the referrals in the West Re- gion Referral/Authori- Enrollment Backlog: work and Delivery: HNFS System and the Defense West Region. We are com- gion. This means that if zation Waiver Approval During the system-wide, is working to improve the Health Agency administer mitted to working with you get a referral from Letter to a TRICARE-au- three-week enrollment completeness and accu- the worldwide health care Health Net Federal Ser- your provider, you can thorized provider to get freeze in December 2017, racy of the HNFS provider plan for 9.4 million eligible vice to resolve them in a download a referral and TRICARE-covered spe- enrollments were received directory. While TRICARE beneficiaries of the uni- timely manner,” said Ken authorization waiver let- cialty care services. but couldn’t be processed. contractors consistently formed services, retirees Canestrini, acting direc- ter, then seek TRICARE As always, the DHA HNFS is now processing update their information, and their families. Canadian submarine crew greeted upon arrival at JBPHH
Photos by MC1 Daniel Hinton Left, HMCS Chicoutimi SSK 879 of the Canadian navy arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Feb. 27. Right, Capt. Robert Roncska, Submarine Squadron Seven commander greets the commanding officer of the HMCS Chicoutimi SS 8 of the Canadian navy. HO‘OKELE March 2, 2018 • A-
Photo by MC3 Jasen Morenogarcia oatswain s Mate 2nd Class Mar Deleon signals the Dry Cargo and Ammunition Ship USNS ashington Cham ers (T-A E 11) from the Arleigh ur e-Class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DD 112) during a replenishment-at-sea in the South China Sea e . 20. Michael Murphy is currently operating in the western Pacific during the Carl inson Stri e roup.
Photo by MC1 Cory Asato Electrician s Mate 1st Class Dante Coppoc assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) loads . 2 mm ammunition efore em ar ing on an e ercise testing at-sea refueling capa ilities etween a Mar patrol craft and the Arleigh ur e-class guided-missile destroyer USS O ane (DD ) e . 21.
Photo by M3 Morgan K. Nall Photo by MC3 Nicholas Burgains Tara Redshaw the fit oss from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (C N Sailors assigned to the Arleigh ur e-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey 1) leads Sailors in a cool-down stretch during a fitness class a oard the Arleigh (DD ) com at a simulated fire during small oat operations in the ulf of Oman ur e-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pre le (DD 88) in the Ara ian ulf e . e . 21. Halsey is deployed with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Stri e roup to 20. Pre le is deployed to the U.S. 5th leet area of operations in support of maritime the U.S. 5th leet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free navigation and the free ow of commerce in the region. ow of commerce in the region.
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman Airman 1st Class Steven Slover 535th Airlift Squadron loadmaster and Capt. Justin Stanley 535 AS C-1 lo emaster pilot put on their aircrew eye and respiratory protection systems at Joint ase Pearl Har or-Hic am e . . Aircrew and maintainers trained in support of the 15th ing s Age of Readiness a wing-wide initiative to maintain professional readiness. HO‘OKELE March 2, 2018 • -1
wacky’ Above, A family enjoys a game of Jenga.
Photos by Justin Hirai and FUN AND GAMES Veronika McKenney Veronika McKenney
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Morale, Welfare and Recreation
Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) offered the residents of Wahiawa Annex a sports and games themed festival at the annex fi tness center, Feb. 23. “Following the success of the Harvest Fes- tival last fall, we decided to continue them- ing our block parties. With XXIII Olympic Winter Games happening in Pyeongchang this February, we had an easy task and chose to have our own ‘wacky’ version,” said Cat Rost from the MWR special events team. The gym was decorated with the flags of several nations. Teams who wanted to compete for their chance to stand on the winner’s podium had fi ve disciplines to complete — wacky javelin throw, miniathlon, soccer shoot-out, rings and shot put. There were nine teams who participated in the competition and the top three with the Participants get ready for a challenge at Wahiawa Annex. most points were awarded medals and gift cards. Those who did not want to compete could still test their skills at several games, includ- ing a three-meter knee tremble and a bal- loon crab walk. In addition, the organizers prepared four mini contests. Cheetos toss in particular proved to be a big hit for children and adults alike. All attendees could refuel on the food pro- vided by the Historic Hickam Offi cers’ Club. Community partners Military and Family Support Center, Pearl Harbor Navy Ex- change and Navy Lodge staffed tables to pro- vide information regarding their services. Last week’s block party was the most re- cent event presented by MWR at the base in Central Oahu. The next event to be held at Wahiawa Annex is a bench press contest on Thursday, March 8. For more information on MWR events, go At left A youngster “gets a kick” out of soccer. At right, Children and their parents take part in activities such as coloring and to www.greatlifehawaii.com. drawing. -2 • March 2, 2018 HO‘OKELE Hawaii military family member earns award for innovation Operation Homefront Barber is developing a their protection. Making Shelby, the daughter of work with a team from device that combines the equipment that deals with Mark Barber and Eliza- the firm on her project Air Force family mem- features of two current needles needs to be as us- beth Barber, has a 4.3 by drawing on technology ber Shelby Barber, a medical devices and aids er-friendly as possible for GPA, and she is a mem- and strategic thinking. 17-year-old senior at anyone that suffers from the safety of the person ber of the National Honor The Military Child of James Campbell High severe allergies. She said getting injected and the Society. She volunteers the Year Award reflects School in Ewa Beach, has that being an allergy pa- distributor.” Barber said, for numerous organiza- the positive impact that received the 2018 Military tient herself and having “I want to see this project tions, including Special these special young peo- Child of the Year Award a love for anything and succeed for the better of Olympics, Habitat for Hu- ple have made on their for Innovation. everything medical drove human health and every- manity and the March of military families, their Barber was also selected her idea. day lives.” Dimes. schools and their com- for the National Academy “Children in elemen- Recognized as a leader in The Military Child of munities. The award re- of Future Physicians and tary schools are my target the community and in her the Year Award for Inno- cipients will travel to Medical Scientists Award audience because I want church, Barber received vation was presented by Washington, D.C., to be of Excellence. Her inno- them to feel safe when Shelby Barber the Presidential Award technology and consulting recognized at the April 19 vation reflects her vast having to use life-sav- and the Young Woman- fi rm Booz Allen Hamilton, gala, during which senior potential the health care ing equipment, so they they would need to use it hood Recognition from the according an announce- leaders of each branch of profession, award offi cials can use it on their own in,” Barber said. “I think Church of Jesus Christ of ment by Operation Home- service will present the announced. if they are in a situation children need help for Latter-Day Saints. front. Shelby Barber will awards. 647th CES back in contention with win over 8th IS Story and photo by yond the arc. down back-to-back treys to give Randy Dela Cruz While Shaw was going crazy his team a commanding 66-47 on offense, he wasn’t the only lead with only 4:38 remaining Sports Editor, Ho‘okele one who came to play and de- on the clock. liver clutch shots from the pe- “We wanted to get out here Facing a must-win situation, rimeter. to play the game and show Staff Sgt. Elvis Shaw rose up Two other teammates com- them that we weren’t the same to the challenge to score 38 bined to swish six more treys, team they played the last time,” points and silence the opposi- with Staff Sgt. Corey Doss ac- Shaw said. “It’s just our com- tion in leading the 647th Civil counting for four of them, as petitiveness. We called a time- Engineer Squadron (647 CES) the 647 CES did their best im- out and said ‘let’s go.’ We pulled to an impressive 76-58 win over pression of the Golden St. War- it together and got the win.” The Young I’s (8th Intelligence riors in recording 14 treys for Shaw added that the team’s Squadron) on Feb. 27. The win the game. ability to move the basketball took place in an Over 30 White Still, even with the 647 CES inside and out was the key that Division intramural basket- on top of their game, The Young fi nally turned the game to their ball game at Hickam Fitness I’s fought tooth-and-nail to stay favor. Center, Joint Base Pearl Har- within striking distance from “It was penetrating and dish- bor-Hickam. their opponent. ing it out,” he said. “We were In beating The Young I’s, the After being down by only penetrating the lane and they 647 CES not only caught their seven points at halftime, The (The Young I’s) were leaving opponent in the standings with Young I’s faced their fi rst dou- spaces open. Our guards were a 3-2 record, but the team also ble-digit deficit, when Shaw penetrating and were finding avenged an overtime defeat at banged a triple that put the 647 us on the wing.” the hands of the 8 IS earlier in CES up by 10 points at 40-30. After starting the season the season. Just when you think that with a 1-2 record, the 647 CES Shaw, who admitted that the 647 CES was able to pull seemed to have lost their way he was feeling a bit under the away, The Young I’s, led by after going undefeated and win- weather prior to the game, said guards Tech. Sgt. Robert Ford ning last season’s Above 30 Di- that he was looking for a little and Tech. Sgt. William Yeaman, vision title. payback in the teams’ recent went on a 7-0 run to pull to While Doss’s return a week matchup. within three points at 40-37. ago has rejuvenated the 647 “This team beat us for our Later in the game, Ford CES’s attack, Shaw said he is first loss of the year,” Shaw maintained the spread at three still cautious about claiming said. “I guess I wanted to win by connecting on a trey that that the team is now in the more than anything else.” made the score 48-45 with 9:42 driver’s seat to repeat. Right from the start, Shaw remaining in the game. “I do feel like we are (in the was on fire as he scored the However, over the next 3:42, driver’s seat), but we’ve got team’s fi rst points of the game the 647 CES outscored The two guys going on TDY this on a long trey from the top of Young I’s 10 points to two, as week,” Shaw said. “They’ll be the circle. Shaw punctuated the run with gone three weeks, so it’s going Shaw went on to splash a three-ball from the corner to be a tough next few weeks three more treys in the first that made the score 58-47. for us. We’re only going to have half and four more in the sec- In the next minute and a five players out there, but I’m ond half to fi nish with a grand half, the 647 CES put the game pretty comfortable in my guys Staff Sgt. Roy Jackson puts up a shot inside the paint. Jackson total of eight bombs from be- away for good, as Doss knocked that we can pull it out.” fi nished the game with seven points.
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TO SUBMIT YOUR IDEAS: Call 808-473-2890 or email [email protected] HO‘OKELE March 2, 2018 • - Port Royal keeps streak going with fourth victory Story and photo by Admirals their fi rst double-digit Randy Dela Cruz lead of the game at 13-3. After a basket-and-one by Sports Editor, Ho‘okele Ensign Brandon Green put Port Royal up at 18-5, Clark came USS Port Royal (CG 73) Ad- back at the buzzer for lay-up mirals notched their fourth that gave the Admirals a con- win in a row with another trolling 22-11 advantage at solid showing in a 41-27 drub- halftime. bing over USS William P. Law- “I think nines times out of rence (DDG 110) on Feb. 24 in 10, they don’t really recognize an Afloat Division intramural what’s on the fl oor,” said Moore basketball game at Joint Base about the team’s ability to take Pearl Harbor-Hickam. over a game. “Once they rec- With Information Systems ognize it, that they have more Technician 3rd Class Dre Clark size, more speed and diversity, leading the way with a game- it’s a whole lot easier to actually high 17 points, the Admirals make the transition a little bit evened out a balanced attack better.” that saw seven players get into Perhaps one gray area in the the scoring book. Admirals attack was the team’s The Admirals continue to set inability to consistently zero the pace in the Afl oat Division in at the charity stripe, where with a perfect 4-0 record, while Port Royal connected on only William P. Lawrence fell to 0-2. six of 14 free throws in the fi rst Besides getting great distri- half. bution on offense, the Admirals If made, the missed eight free tore up the court with a skin- throws would have given the tight defense that didn’t allow Admirals a 30-11 lead, which a single basket until over seven would have put William P. Law- minutes had passed in the fi rst rence away by halftime. half. “It’s going to have to be more “Our philosophy on defense conditioning, practice and get- is let them come to you,” said ting these guys in tight posi- Admirals head coach Chief tions,” Moore said. “Once they Electrician’s Mate Jermaine get there, they’re going to re- Moore. “Some guards are really alize that these numbers are talented, but I didn’t think that going to count and they’re go- they (William P. Lawrence) had ing to need to make those easy a lot of strong ball handlers on buckets when it comes playoff the fl oor. So defensively, as long time.” as we slide our feet, let it come While Port Royal struggled to you and play a lot of collapse at the charity stripe and saw defense, we’re going to help their offense hit a couple of dry each other out.” spells, there wasn’t anything The team’s solid defense al- wrong with the team’s inside lowed Port Royal to take control game, which dominated the box and get out on a 10-0 run early throughout the matchup. in the game. Led by Electronics Technician Clark, who has been Port 2nd Class Jorge A. Gonzalez, Royal’s leading scorer this coach Moore was able to rotate season, was the biggest thorn several players inside the paint for William P. Lawrence. The to keep everyone fresh and full shooting guard splashed down of energy to keep constant pres- a long bomb from beyond the sure on the boards. arc and added another lay-up to “If we make our game inside score fi ve of the Admirals’ fi rst and out, it makes our outside 10 points. game a whole lot easier,” Moore Later in the fi rst half, Clark said. “If we establish our inside would knock down his second game right away, it definitely trey of the fi rst half to give the makes for a tremendous game.” Electronics Technician 2nd Class Jorge A. Gonzalez aims for a shot near the basket. HIANG kicks off new season with shutout victory Story and photo by antees that the team will be long before the two got back in Glen,” Chang said. “He’s hon- and into the net for a 2-0 ad- Randy Dela Cruz just as successful, team cap- sync to collaborate on the fi rst estly the anchor on our team. vantage. tain and veteran soccer player goal of the game. It’s a great advantage to have “I just felt like I had an oppor- Sports Editor, Ho‘okele Capt. Glen Hayase said he be- Hayase recognized that that connection due to all those tunity to take a shot at the goal, lieves that all the pieces are Chang had made a break to- years of playing together. We’re so I went for it,” Weeks said Every season, the Hawaii Air in place to have another solid ward the goal and delivered a all guardsman, and we interact about her booming kick that National Guard (HIANG) soccer season. perfect pass to his teammate, well with each other. It’s kind of reached the goal with plenty to club enters the new year as one “It’s the first game, but our who proceeded to fi nish off the like that local vibe.” spare. “I looked up and it looked of the favorites to win it all, and team is solid again,” Hayase play with a score that made it The HIANG took the 1-0 lead like it was a good shot.” it’s no different this time around. said. “I think a lot of it would 1-0 in the fi rst half. into halftime, but coming out of Not to be outdone by his In the team’s season-open- have to do with the other teams, “It was just the right place the break, it didn’t take long be- teammates, Hayase got a ing showdown, the HIANG got but we’re always competitive. A and right time,” Chang said. “I fore the team extended its lead golden opportunity to add his three goals from three differ- lot of it would depend, like ev- was left a little open and I was by one. name to the scoring book and ent players, which included a ery other year, on deployments, able to run up to the ball. I had Only this time around, the he took full advantage of the score by a newcomer. They took TDYs and hopefully, no one gets a good 10-yard gap between me goal was booted in by Capt. Su- situation. a 3-0 win over 17th Operational hurt.” and the last defender because san Weeks, who unlike Hayase Hayase got loose for a break- Weather Squadron (17 OWS) For years, Hayase has been they were a bit offset for me. I and Chang, is a newcomer to away right down the middle on Feb. 24 in a White Division one of the main cogs in the HI- had a lot of room and tried to the team. of the fi eld before he blasted a intramural soccer game at Ear- ANG’s attack, but he has also place it as well as I could.” Standing on the outside at shot for the fi nal goal. hart Field, Joint Base Pearl had a lot of help from his team- Chang said that couldn’t the left wing, Weeks was left “There’s plenty of ways to Harbor-Hickam. mates. have happened if it wasn’t for open for just a split second, but mess up,” said Hayase as he re- Last season, HIANG reached One of those players, Staff the familiarity gained by all it was all that she would need. called the goal. “But those are the championship fi nal but fell Sgt. Sean Chang, is also back those years of playing together She took the pass and immedi- the ones you dream about. You short of winning the title. with Hayase, and with the with Hayase. ately launched a long kick that break open, it’s just you and Although, there are no guar- game still fresh, it didn’t take “I’ve got to give credit to found its way by the goalkeeper goalie, one bounce…”
Capt. Glen Hayase sails through air after blasting a shot in for a goal. - • March 2, 2018 HO‘OKELE Tribute to the Troops set for March 3 USO Hawaii reserves, retirees and military Travel (ITT.) family members. Free parking is available on Tribute to the Troops at the Polynesian Cultural Center will site. Additional parking will be Polynesian Cultural Center will remain open to the general pub- available at Brigham Young Uni- be presented by USO Hawaii on lic. Non-military guests may at- versity with shuttles provided to March 3, from 11 a.m. to 5:30 tend and can pre-purchase tickets the park. p.m. Park admission will be free through outlets for military rates Polynesian Cultural Center will to service members and their fam- via a military sponsor. Non-mili- sell food, beverages, and other ily members. tary guests will be charged regu- retail merchandise during the Service members need to pres- lar general admission rate at the event. ent a valid military ID for all door. Updates will be available guests 11 years and older. No ad- Military guests may add on at www.facebook.com/Hawaii- vance booking is necessary for ad- tickets for the luau/show for a USO. mission to the park entrance. fee, which need to be pre-booked For more information, visit Valid ID includes active duty, through Information, Tickets and https://hawaii.uso.org/. Grandma’s recipe Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam uses bevy of veggies UPCOMING EVENTS Morale, Welfare and Recreation Defense Commissary Agency
Here is a recipe for grandma’s wilted garlicky salad, which serves eight. Ingredients: • head o romaine lett ce • o bag o radi he • b nch o green onion • mall container o cherr tomatoe • avocado m t be ripe • c p re h ee ed lemon ice rom lemon • c p olive oil • large garlic clove minced • t p blac pepper Super Garage Sale set for March 3 • t p alt e t p i ing optional ea oning alt ● Super Garage Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. March 7 at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Hickam Arts and Crafts Center. Optional: noon March 3 at Richardson Field. The free event is • t p ea oning alt open to the public. For more information, call 473- Young patrons can create painted masterpieces while 0792. nibbling on treats. The cost of this activity is $30 and it Directions: is open to patrons ages 7 to 14. Advance registration ● Free North Channel Swim Challenge runs Wash and dry all produce. Slice the radishes and is required. For more information, call 448-9907. through March 31 at all Joint Base Pearl Harbor- then cut each slice in half. Cut each avocado in half ● and then remove the pit. Scoop out the fl esh and then Hickam Pools. Patrons can get fit while taking on the Free bench press contest will test contestants’ c t into ch n ear the lett ce into bite i ed piece challenge of swimming the equivalent distance of the strength from 7 a.m. to noon March 8 at Wahiawa and slice the bunch of green onions. Half each cherry channel from Ireland to Scotland (22 miles) within Annex Fitness Center. Competitors will be judged by tomato. Place all the prepared produce in a very large the month. The first 25 to complete the challenge will their maximum press in relation to their body weight. mixing bowl and toss. receive a prize. For more information, call 473-0394. This event is open to all eligible patrons. For more In a medi m i ed bo l add the lemon ice oil information, call 653-5542. garlic and other spices. Whisk well. Pour this dressing ● After-school special Wednesdays will be held ● over the prepared produce and mix well. Cover the from 3 to 5 p.m. March 7 and every Wednesday at Free golf clinic will be held at 9:30 a.m. March 8 at salad and then let it rest in the refrigerator for at least the Hickam Bowling Center. Students K-12 can bowl Barbers Point Golf Course. For more information, call six hours (preferably overnight) in order for the lettuce 682-1911. to wilt and the fl avors to blend. for $1.25 per game. Shoe rental is extra. For more information, call 448-9959. ● Free spring open house will be held from 11 a.m. Tips: ● Free Golf demo will be held from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. March 10 at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor- To make this salad a bit heartier, add your favorite March 7 at the Navy-Marine Golf Course driving range. Hickam Arts and Crafts Center. This family-friendly can of low sodium beans (kidney, black, chick peas) event features demos, make-n-takes and giveaways, For more information, call 471-0142. drained and rinsed. plus free hot dogs and sodas. The event is open to all Just before serving top the salad with a grilled bone- ● Cookies and Canvas combines art and sweets ages. For more information, call 448-9907. less chicken breast. HO‘OKELE March 2, 2018 • - MARCH
HA A AN MON SEA ILIO HOLO I KA UAUA (Dog that runs through water) Illustration by Elise Takaesu Community CALENDAR
MWR COACHES NEEDED mfsc-class-schedule or call 474-1999. NOW — Morale, Welfare and Recreation POSITIVE PARENTING is in need of volleyball assistant coaches and MILLION DOLLAR SERVICE MEMBER MARCH 8 — A class on positive head assistant flag football coaches for youth parenting will be held from 10 a.m. to noon sports teams. FMI: Brittany Bigham, Youth at Military and Family Support Center Sports and Fitness coordinator at 473-0789. Hickam. FMI: www.greatlifehawaii.com TAX ASSISTANCE CENTER family-support mfsc-class-schedule or call NOW— The Navy Tax Assistance Center 474-1999. is now open at the Navy College Building, 1260 Pierce St., building 679, Joint Base Pearl RECRUITING EVENT A recruiting event for Harbor-Hickam. The center is in classroom 11 MARCH 8 — the CIA will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at on the first floor. The Tax Assistance Center will be open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Military and Family Support Center Pearl from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. nlike in past years, Harbor. CIA representatives will provide the tax assistance center will only provide information about career opportunities service to service members 1- 6 and their MARCH 6-7 — The Million ollar Service Member class will be held from available. People with all types and levels of dependents with the ability to electronically file 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day at Military and Family Support Center Pearl experience can attend. All positions require individual tax returns through internet-based Harbor. This two-day class is designed for junior Navy and Air Force personnel .S. citizenship and relocation to the software applications. to learn about all aspects of budgeting and finances. FMI: www.greatlifehawaii. Washington, .C. metropolitan area. FMI: com family-support mfsc-class-schedule or call 474-1999. www.greatlifehawaii.com family-support PET ADOPTION EVENT mfsc-class-schedule or call 474-1999. MARCH 3 — Pearl Harbor Navy SELF-ESTEEM IN CHILDREN class-schedule or call 474-1999. xchange (N ) and ahu SPCA have MARCH 6— A class on developing SMOOTH MOVE FITNESS DAYS VOLUNTEERS MARCH 8 — A Smooth Move workshop teamed up to bring military families a pet self-esteem in children will be held from MARCH 7, 13 — olunteers are will be held from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Military adoption event at the N Pet Shop at 10 a.m. to noon at Military and Family 4888 Bougainville rive from 11 a.m. to needed for two eeward Fitness ays and Family Support Center Pearl Harbor. Support Center Pearl Harbor. FMI: www. events. A Campbell Complex fitness 2 p.m. SPCA will have a range of pets greatlifehawaii.com family-support mfsc- This workshop features speakers from from kittens and puppies to full grown dogs field day event will be held March 7 at various departments to give participants class-schedule or call 474-1999. FMI: Campbell High School on the football and cats. The event is open to authorized a better understanding of the permanent www.greatlifehawaii.com family-support field. In addition, a Kapolei Complex patrons only. FMI: 423-3287. mfsc-class-schedule or call 474-1999. change of station (PCS) process. FMI: fitness field day will be held March 13 at www.greatlifehawaii.com family-support Kapolei High school gym or field. FMI: KOLEKOLE 10K SPONSOR TRAINING mfsc-class-schedule or call 474-1999. MARCH 3 — Army Morale, Welfare MARCH 6 — Sponsor training will be isa Hockenberger at isa Hockenberger and Recreation will hold the third annual held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Military and Family HI notes.k12.hi.us or 221- ST. PADDY’S DAY 5K Kolekole 10K from 7 a.m. to noon. The Support Center Wahiawa. The training 7957. MARCH 16 — The 118th Submarine course starts on Schofield Barracks is designed to give the new sponsor TEENS AND DATING fficers’ Birthday Ball Committee will and turns around at the lookout on the information to assist incoming personnel MARCH 7 — A class called Parents: hold the 10th annual St. Paddy’s ay 5K Navy side of Kolekole Pass. The event and families to ease their transition to a Your Teens and ating will be held race at the Navy odge on Ford Island. is open to epartment of efense I new environment. Spouses are invited from 5 to 7 p.m. at Military and Family Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. and the cardholders, sponsored guests and the to attend. FMI: www.greatlifehawaii.com Support Center Pearl Harbor. This race starts at 7 a.m. The event is open to general public with valid I . All ages are family-support mfsc-class-schedule or call class is designed to provide participants all active duty military, retirees, epartment welcome. Strollers are permitted but pets 474-1999. with information to help guide a teen of efense civilians and family members. are not permitted. Awards will be provided in building positive dating relationships Registration is required for those ages 12 for overall and age group winners. FMI: TECHNOLOGY DAY and keeping the teen safe. FMI: www. and older. I is required for access onto MARCH 7 — The annual Technology call 655-5975 or 655-8007 or visit www. greatlifehawaii.com family-support mfsc- Ford Island. Awards will be provided for the ay at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam HiMWR.com kolekole10k for registration class-schedule or call 474-1999. top overall man and woman finishers, best will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. options. costume and the largest boat participation. at the Historic Hickam fficers Club. EFMP COFFEE TALK Registration can also be done online. FMI: WORK, PERSONAL LIFE BALANCE The free event is an information fair for An xceptional Family MARCH 8 — www.cspbirthdayball.wixsite.com 2018. MARCH 5 — A class on balancing work mission-oriented IT, cybersecurity and Member Program ( FMP) coffee talk and personal life will be held from 1 to 3 communications products and services. event will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER p.m. at Military and Family Support Center The event will include educational cyber at Military and Family Support Center Pearl Harbor. FMI: www.greatlifehawaii. BUNNY sessions. Complimentary refreshments Pearl Harbor. Participants can connect MARCH 24 — The annual Breakfast with com family-support mfsc-class-schedule or and pupus will be served. ptional pre- with other FMP families. FMI: www. the aster Bunny will be held from 8 to 9 call 474-1999. registration is available at www.fedpage. greatlifehawaii.com family-support mfsc- a.m. at the Pearl Harbor Navy xchange com. FMI: email dennis fbcdb.com. HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS 101 class-schedule or call 474-1999. food court lanai. The event will include a MARCH 5 — A class on healthy ACING THE INTERVIEW PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT French toast and ham breakfast, balloon art, relationships will be held from 10 a.m. to MARCH 7 — A class on acing the job MARCH 8 — A class on mastering crafts, photos with the aster Bunny and noon at Military and Family Support Center interview will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 people skills for professional development prizes. The cost for children ages 3 and up Pearl Harbor. FMI: www.greatlifehawaii. p.m. at Military and Family Support Center will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Military and is $12, and for adults is $8. The event is for com family-support mfsc-class-schedule or Hickam. FMI: visit the website www. Family Support Center Pearl Harbor. FMI: authorized patrons only. Tickets go on sale call 474-1999. greatlifehawaii.com family-support mfsc- www.greatlifehawaii.com family-support in the beginning of March. FMI: 423-3287. MOVIE SHOWTIMES SHARKEY THEATER HICKAM MEMORIAL THEATER TODAY — MARCH 2 TODAY — MARCH 2 00 PM The Shape of ater (R) 00 PM inchester (P -13)
SATURDAY — MARCH 3 SATURDAY — MARCH 3 2 30 PM Free admission to Captain Underpants 3 00 PM Paddington 2 (P ) The irst Epic Movie (P ) 00 PM The reatest Showman (P ) 0 PM Ma e Runner The Death Cure (P -13) 30 PM inchester The House That hosts uilt SUNDAY — MARCH 4 (P -13) 1 30 PM Paddington 2 (P ) 00 PM Juman i elcome to the Jungle SUNDAY — MARCH 4 (P -13) 2 30 PM Paddington 2 (P ) 50 PM The Shape of ater (R) THURSDAY — MARCH 8 20 PM The Post (P -13) 30 PM orever My irl (P )
THURSDAY — MARCH 8 00 PM 12 Strong (R) Captain nderpants he First pic ovie George Beard and Harold Hutchins are two overly imaginative pranksters who spend hours in a treehouse creating comic books. When their mean principal threatens to separate them into different classes, the mischievous boys accidentally hypnotize him into thinking that he’s a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dimwitted superhero named Captain nderpants. *Movie schedules are subject to change without notice.