Vol. 24, No. 27 Serving Marine Forces Pacific, MCB Hawaii, III Marine Expeditionary Forces, HaWaii and 1st Radio Battalion July 11, 1996 2nd Battalion, 3d Marines return from deployment in Okinawa lCfplierDouglas A. LaGore The Marines stood tall and The "Island Warriors" of 2nd Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment, returned marched proud in the Kailua here Tuesday to a warm welcome from family and friends. July 4th parade...See B-1. The Leathernecks came back after a six-month deployment to Okinawa, Japan and the Far East; their arrival on island marking a welcome change Premiums for TRI of pace for the unit. CARE Dental to The battalion, commanded by LtCol. Gerald Flotte, arrived in Okinawa Jan. 10 and picked up where 3/3 left off by supporting the Marine Corps 1 increase Aug. presence in the Pacific region. "The battalion had good opportunities for training during this deploy- The premiums for the TRI- ment," said Maj. Brian Manthe, executive officer, 2/3. "We sent Marines to CARE-Family Member Dental many different places. Our larger deployments included sending rein- Plan will increase during the forced companies to Thailand and mainland Japan." next option year which begins The unit also sent Marines to Guam, Iwo Jima, Korea and Alaska during Aug. 1, according to officials at their six months away from MCB Hawaii. Companies also trained with Dental Service the Pacific the Special Operations Training Group aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, The increase will Support Area. for familiarization with boat operations. be for beneficiaries throughout Although they were to the winds most of the time, 2/3 still distinguished the Department of Defense. themselves by winning the Corpsman's Cup and the 3rd Marine Division program is prepaid, Since the Super Squad Competition. For the latter accomplishment, the winning the military personnel will see squad will have a chance to represent their battalion and Hawaii Marines the increase in premium deduc- in August at Marine Barracks, Washington D.C. tions in their July Leave and Earning Statement. The increases are not substantial - from $6.77 to $7.19 for single Proper procedures ICpl. Douglas A. LaGore and $16.92 to $17.97 for family. A boost from the Marines These increases were built into A Naval Sea Cadet struggles to clear an obstacle on the obstacle course at the the contract proposal. This must be used with Boondocker training area aboard Base. Fortunately SSgt. Michael Martinez, technique for increasing premi- Information Systems Management Office, was there to lend a boost and also ums was also used by Delta encourage the young cadet on. See story and more photos on A-6. Dental when they were the Branch Medical insurance carrier, said a Pacific DSSA official. The maximum premium the current dental appointments ComMarForPac insurance carrier, United Concordia Companies, Inc. can which call directly to the central !2t. William Poff commends Marines charge for the contract period is wnNr desk," added Quintana. "These $10 for single and $20 for fami- phones also provide privacy for ly. However. UCCI has not indi- The Branch Medical Clinic here appointments of a personal for a job well done cated the premiums will uses a centralized appointments nature." increase yearly to the maximum desk to handle military and At this point the clerk will sched- III Marine Expeditionary Force forces, Hawaii have always stood ready amount. If you have any ques- dependent's scheduling, providing ule an appointment or refer the to answer the call and that readiness requires demanding training and tions about the increase, call quick and knowledgeable service caller to the proper service. "The preparation. In the midst of your dedicated effort to maintain readiness, the Pacific DSSA at 433-5303. by phone. busiest time is usually Monday you have provided quality support for numerous public events and visiting Patients required to set up an between 7:15 and 10:00 a.m. It is dignitaries. NMCRS office to be appointment do not totally under- best for patients who do not Because of Hawaii's significance in military history and the fact that it is closed on Tuesdays stand the system implemented in require an immediate appoint- the location of CINCPAC and his component command headquarters, there 1990. ment to call after 10:00 a. m.," are numerous events, memorial services and visiting dignitaries that "There's no need for people to Quintana said. require support and present an opportunity to the Marine Corps to demon- Until further notice, the come to the clinic to set up an "Effective July 1, 1996, active strate to the public our professionalism and commitment. Though these Kaneohe Bay branch of the Navy- appointment in person, in fact, duty service members, their events are often viewed as distractions to the effort to train and prepare Marine Corps Relief Society will doing so would hamper the sys- families, retirees and their for conflict, the quality performance of our Marines and Sailors have a pro- be closed Tuesdays due to lack of tem. It allows the appointment to families enrolled in TRICARE found impact on the public's perception of our readiness to fight. volunteer coverage. For emer- be made with one simple phone Prime, the DoD managed When a Marine or Sailor from Marine Corps Base Hawaii, 3d Marines, gencies, call the Pearl Harbor call," said Faith M. Quintana, health care program, will Combat Service Support Group-3, or 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Aviation office at 423-1314/1315 from 8 supervisor medical records receive priority appointments Support Element marches down the street of some town, demonstrates our a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through department. at Branch Medical Clinic amphibious capabilities across the beach at Bellows, fires saluting rounds Friday. Interested volunteers can "This designated central location Kaneohe. Prime patients will at the Kaneohe Veterans Cemetery, displays his weapons system at Aloha call the K-Bay branch at 254- takes the workload off the individ- be able to call for appoint- Tower, or carries a casket that contains the remains of a former Marine, 1327/1328. ual clinics, allowing them to focus ments from 7:15 to 8:30 a. m., and performs to the standard of excellence I have grown to expect from our on the patients and not answering allowing them first pick of Hawaii forces, it has a significant impact on those we are sworn to protect. the phone," said Quintana. "The appointments. After 8:30 a. m. The many visiting dignitaries who observe our Marines gain a positive Domestic violence procedure for a person to make an all other patients will be able impression of our Corps and its ability to support USCINCPAC's coopera- help numbers appointment is simply to call the to call in to schedule their tive engagement strategy. The confidence of our fellow citizens and of our Central Appointments Desk (257- appointment," stated Lt. allies goes a long way in keeping our professional reputation alive and Military shelter 533-7125 2131/2155) and tell one of the two Cmdr. Patricia W. Dorn, clinic well. medical clerks who they are and director. Please convey to your Marines and Sailors that I recognize the cost of pro- MPD 257-7114 what service is needed. For more information on TRI- viding this kind of support, but I want them to know it makes a difference, Crisis Hotline 521.4555 "For persons coming from an CARE Prime call Lynn Cuthrill at it has a positive impact and it is greatly appreciated. appointment who need to schedule 1-800-242-6788 or Petty Officer Child Protective Serv. 832-5282 another, the clinic has installed 3rd Class Cheryl L. Chavez, two 'hotlines' in the courtyard health benefits advisor. LtGen. J.D. Howell, Jr. Commander Marine.Forces Pacific Parents, youth must know curfew regulations Every clime and place A-2 Movies B-4 base," said MSgt. Marcus Sinclair, responsibilities is responsible to young adults is to take down their MWR Offerings B-4 LCpI. Douglas LaGore operations chief, MPD. "Bases immediately report the offense to names and log in their vital infor- Religion B-4 Slott wribr throughout the Marine Corps have military police." according to Base mation. This way the MPD can Sports briefs B-5 No one wants to stay inside curfews similar to those here, but Regulations regarding Juvenile monitor any problem-makers, or Tickets B-4 while summer is in full gear, but it depends on the location." Curfew recurring offenders. Parents are You can qsk the the Military Police Department The curfew is not designed to Although military policemen then notified and briefed about Commanding General ques- here cautions young people to restrict young adults from going here do not normally have a prob- the base regulation, and request- tions via: E-mail or interne. take heed of base regulations gov- to events which my extend past lem with unattended juveniles, ed to follow the order. If a juve- E-Mail: erning juvenile curfews. the set curfew hours. Instead, a there are occasional noise viola- nile incurs future violations, MPD BICE@CG@MCBH KBAY Regulations require children grace period of 30 minutes is tions stemming from youth con- notifies higher authorities. Internet: comply with the Hawaii curfew extended to children proceeding gregating in certain areas. Sinclair urges parents and spon- [email protected] law in which unaccompanied chil- from a scheduled event to their "The word is out to the parents sors to understand the conse- dren under 16 years of age are to homes, according to the base reg- because we brief newcomers to the quences of their children's behav- Suggestions for Base Action stay clear of public places and ulation.