HAWAII MARINE Vol. 13, No. 37 MCAS Kaneohe Bay, 'Hawaii 1984 FMFPac celebrates 40th anniversary Story by Sgt Chuck Jenks Presently commanded by 1,tGen Charles G. Cooper, 80,000 mountainous Korean peninsula was invaded by the Communists. ;':imp Il.M. Smith. Hawaii 1914. major airlground - In the island-hopping Marines and sailors make up the three combat About the Sallie time the North Koreans crossed the- :18th Parallel, campaigns on the road to Tokyo were at their apex. Marines were elements that extend from the mainland's West Coast, to the Far FMFPac Headquarters WOS moved from Capt Catlin to Pearl slugging it out ,,share On no -name islands mat big enough to be East; and from Alaska to below the Tropic of Capricorn to the south. Harbor. shown on as an expeditionary a map. but destined to become hallowed battlegrounds. FMFPac was originally organized force for Within six weeks of the day the North Korean iieople's army It was also a special year for Marines in the Pacific theater for amphibious operations, a skill that Marines honed to a fine art in flooded into the south in its major offensive, FM FPa leatherneeks another reason the bloody of World War II. During - it was the year the Heel Marine Force, Pacific island battles that time, the were pouring over the sea wall at Inchon to join the command was officially born. On Sept. 17, FMFPac celebrates its INFPac grew to a force of six divisions, five aircraft fighting wings After three years of combat in Korea, the battle for South Korea 40th Anniversary. and a service command. was Camp Catlin. over and the silence of peace once more echoed through its From the small, but vastly complex headquarters at Camp H.M. It was during World War ii that Oahu (Territory of forested mountains. Hawaii) was the Smith. FMFPac remains the largest field command in the Marine officially designated headquarters for FMFPac In January 1956, Headquarters, FMFPac, intelligence again packed up and Corps. It has existed for four decades providing balanced, combat- and served as the center for military for the remainder moved to their new home. This time to Camp Smith, formally ready, air-ground tennis to an area spans almost of the war. the Marine that half Aiea Naval Hospital. The new headquarters was named in honored' the earth's In June 1950, war again shrouded the FMFPac command surface. us the Cont. on Page A-4 LtGen Holland M. Smith, (right), the first FMFPac commander, listens to MGen Graves B. Erskin, commanding general of the 3rd Marine Division, With Mount Suribachl to their left, 5th Marine Division Leathernecks advance from the beach over the describe his Marines' actions during the fighting of a few days before. black sands of Iwo Jima. (Photo by Lou Lowery, Leatherneck Magazine) (Photo by TSgt J.A. Mundell) **** thechalofcomshndthathaPmadetlePacificSince944iFlMiirineF6P9Paeinehasb"n Navya -Marine Corps team a supiiirbly effective amphibious machine. From the day lit 1944 when LtGen H.M. Smith first established an operating headquarters, FMFPac has come to symbolize supreme professionalism. In three wars Marines from your organization have blazed a trail of bravery and excellence that is a matter of pride to all Marines. On this 40th Anniversary, FMFPas has my sincere best wisl1s, as well as those of the entire Marine Corps, for many more glorious years of service to come. P.X. Kelley ***General U.S. Marine Corps From the Marines of the Atlantic Fleet, to our counterparts in the Pacific, hearty congratulations to the FMFPac Air-Ground- Logistics team on your 40th Anniversary, Sept. 17, 1984. For four decades, from World War II, to Korea and Vietnam, FMFPac Marines and sailors have established a lengendary reputation for valor, teamwork and readiness. In the midst of today's high operational tempo, that tradition continues with a diverse array of exercises and forward deployments - deterring hostilities and safe-guarding our nation. As together we strive to build the readiness and sustainability of our combat Marines with programs such. as maritime prepositioning, I look forward to continuing the close profes- Okinawa In Hawaii sional relationship characteristic of FMF Marines. Steaming Into Pearl Harbor for a two-day We, of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, wish you continued port visit Monday, the USS Okinawa (LPH-3), from six months of amphibious returns success. operations In the Western Pacific. The Iwo Jima class helicopter/troop carrier headed hack to Its homeport of San Diego, Wednesday. Semper Fidelis Chuck .leaks) (Photo by Sgt LtGen A.M. Gray Dates and goals announced for annual fund drive The Combined Federal Campaign gets underway here Marine representatives on Onhu are: Wednesday with the goal set at. $1,182,300 for Hawaii's Istlet Minerva Smith, 477-6331. Marines. Edwards, Camp CW0-3 Percie V. Johnson Jr., Marine Barracks, Hawaii, Combined This year's CFC drive by military and federal employees, 474-9242. which hopes to collect $2.33 million, counts toward a Mai Mike Warlick, MCAS Kaneohe Hay, 25763500; 1 stlt Pat combined Oahu charity goal of $11.45 million. The Aloha Page, H&HS, Espiritu, SOMS, 257-2931. United Way is striving to raise $9.12 million. 257-2260; lstIet Eli 'MIA Geoffrey S. lstRadFin, 257-3431. Federal Contributions to the Combined Federal Campaign McCuskey, may be Maj Daniel Diviney, Brigade, 257.2557; lstIA targeted to the more than 100 community, 1st Marine any of service and Monte R. Zaben, 2nd14 G.J. Burton, health agencies which receive CFC support. BSSG, 257-2202; CommSptCo., 257-2326; Capt Nicholas Siplak Jr., MAG-24, Servicemembers who want to contribute should contact 25763222; CWO-2 Rick Anthony, HQ CO., 257-3633; and their unit CFC representative for more information. The ltitfit W.I.. Blair II, 3d Marines, 257-3492. Flag football season Vintage Zero A profile of the finds new gets underway Soviet serviceman home See Page B-1 See Page A-5 See Page 11-7 Published by RFD Publications, Inc., a private firm in no way connected with the Department of the Navy or the U.S. Marine Corps. The appearance of advertisements Department of the Navy or the U.S. Marine Corps. Opinions expressed by publishers and in this publication, bacluding inserts, does not constitute an endorsement of the firms, writers herein ate their own and are not to be considered an official expression of the products or services advertised by the Department of the Navy or the U.S. Marine Corps. Page A-2 Hawaii Marine Sept. fo, 1984 Chapel Worship Schedule Saturday 6 p.m. - Roman Catholic Mass 1,Cp1 Joe McWilliams, Marine Barracks, Hawaii, was du 6u 8.07 4 month for two discharge. 7 p.m. - Sacrament of reconciliation (Catholic) Aarine Barracks, Hawaii, was convicted during a Gement Wt4411,1%., A A.4140.4,11 te' private: Sunday tiAt;11114) t, PFC etonvicted during a General Court -Martial on July 1.i gsk sad 00A at hard labor be. Robert I). Ballatore, 7:30 a.m. Roman Catholic Mass: n. Marine Barracks, Hawaii, was - (rourt-Martial on July 13 for wrongful approprietioa ei 91, (atilt 8:30 a.m. Protestant Liturgical communion Richard D. convicted during a Special Court- - 7rongful appropriation of government property, He woRi Net Gilmore. 9:30 a.m. Roman Catholic Mass rvernment property, assault sentenced to forfeit &NW a eike.kib !(briar Barracks, Hawaii, was Martial on July 24 of willful - of a 11 a.m. Protestant worship military policeman, disorderly for six months. :mil oonfinement, Qs,11, hied during a Special Court- disobedience of an NCO, failure - 1 p.m. Samoan congregation conduct on station, and at hard labor for six swaths. Martial au July 19 of unauthor- to obey written orders, and - ized absence, willful possession of Communicating a threat. He was disobedience marijuana. He was The Station chapel is located tee the rear of the self-service sentenced to forfeit $397 a month PFC Donald J. Whitiatto, of a SNe,V, and possession of sentenced to forfeit $397 a month section of the Marine Corps Exchange (building 1090). for 12 months: a reduction to Marine Hermits Hawaii, was 1.511. He WAS sentenced to forfeit for two months; a reduction to Jewish services are held at the Aloha Chapel, Pearl Harbor. $307 Private; and confinement at hard convicted during a Special Court- a month for threelMinths; private: confinement at hard Call the Jewish chaplain at 471-0050 for details. lhbor for 12 months. Martial on July U for use of confinement at hard labor for labor for 75 days; and a bad Pvt Gregory W. Pratt. marijuana. He was sentenced to three months; and a bad conduct conduct discharge. S. DEERS TN C.)( COMPANY If you have dependents residing in the 50 states who are eligible for Department of Defense benefits but aren't enrolled in the Defense Enrollment and Eligibility Reporting system now is the time to enroll them. Effective July 16, CHAMPUS stopped processing claims of dependents not registered in DEERS. And beginning Oct. 1, dependents not registered in DEERS will find it more difficult to receive routine medical care at Uniformed Services medical facilities in the 50 states. The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, Dr. LARGEST secretaries,said SALE William E. Mayer, in a memorandum to the service ". health benefits will be denied dependents if they are not enrolled in DEERS." Michael Mestrovich, DEERS program director. has stated that this will mean that truly eligible people who are not yet enrolled in DEERS will experience some delays in getting service. "If dependents aren't enrolled in DEERS, it doesn't mean they IN OUR HISTOR automatically lose their eligibility," says Mestrovich.