Starfest Cadets A-8 Lowriders Mines A-2 1996 Women's Hoops B-2 Cars, B-4 Friendship Bowl B-5 Festival, A-11 C Vol. 24, No. 47 Serving Marine Forces Pacific, MCB Hawaii, III MEF, Hawaii and 1st Radio Battalion November 28, 1996 Super playground Color Sergeant comes from K-Bay Construction of the Super play- ground begins Monday. The unit The selection process included per- Battle Color Detachment. participation schedule is: Dec. 2 Sgt. Valerie Griffin sonal interviews by SgtMaj. Larry J. Though he had no prior experience Staff 'miter - Headquarters Battalion; Dec. 3 Carson, barracks sergeant major and working with color guards, Robinson -- 1st Radio Bn.; Dec. 4 - CSSG- Sgt. Russell R. Robinson, Marine Col. David G. Dotterrer, barracks com- met the 6-foot, 4-inch minimum 3; Dec. 5 - ASE/IVICAF; Dec. 6 - Helicopter Training Squadron 301 mander. height requirement and thought the 3d Marines. Volunteers are still here, has been selected as 25th Color "I think one of the main things they position would be a good step for him. needed for jobs such as food ser- Sergeant of the Marine Corps. were looking for was leadership," Robinson leaves Hawaii Dec. 6 and vice and runners. Free child care The 29-year-old quality assurance Robinson explained. "The responsibil- will begin his two-year commitment for children 3 and older will be representative is the first aviation ity of being Color Sergeant of the when he assumes duties as Color available for volunteers. For Marine to be named to the position. Marine Corps goes without saying - Sergeant of the Marine Corps from more information, contact lstSgt. Robinson was selected Nov. 8 follow- not only on a leadership of troops level, Sgt. Thomas W. Rollison in a January McKenzie at 257-1252 or lstSgt. ing a week-long board at Marine but also it's a picture the civilian world ceremony at Marine Barracks, Shuler at 257-5714. Barracks, Washington D.C., after looks at and says, This is my opinion Washington D.C. being chosen as one of seven finalists of a Marine.' Every single one of us "I consider it an outstanding honor Self Help from over 300 applicants. could have fit that description." and I'll make sure I go there and live "The other six were very squared- The color sergeant is tasked with car- up to the position I've gained," he said. away Marines. It was tough competi- rying the National Ensign during cer- Robinson stressed if Marines are Set. The Self Help Store will begin Valerie Griffin tion. It was an outstanding field I emonies and the Presidential Color for interested in the position and meet Sgt. Russell Robinson, Helicopter new hours Tuesday. Hours of went up against," the Tacoma, Wash., all White House State functions, as the requirements they should pursue Training Squadron 301, is the new operation will be Tuesday through native said. well as touring with the Marine Corps it. Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps. Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Rental Chapel contracts The base chapel has scheduled a Catholic worship service today at 9:30 a.m. All are invited to come present to the chapel and join in worship. Education pitfalls Information Capt. Steven Logan MCB Hawaii Legal Assistance A Hawaii Department of Education Career Information On several occasions, attorneys at the Legal Assistance Office Seminar will be held Tuesday at receive landlord/tenant com- the Pearl Harbor Palms. plaints Representatives from Oahu ranging from a landlord's to give back school districts will be present to unwillingness a secu- to . give an overview of the Hawaii rity deposit refund, making school system and explain the repairs on the premises and dis- agreements about the qualifications and procedures for terms of the applying for positions withing the lease contract. DOE, including teachers, half- When you decide you want to time teachers, special education rent a piece of property, you teachers, substitute teachers, usually school counselors, librarians, enter into a legal rela- office staff and other positions. This seminar is sponsored by the cpi. Michael Wiener tionship Joint 1stLt. Joe Gross, platoon commander, 1st Radio Battalion, takes the first step off a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter between your- Employment Management self and System. To register or for more the information, call 257-3135. property owner Hanging from (landlord). We a thread recommend you Though the quarterly training or you could end up drowning." make sure all Logan Mokapu Craft Fair Cpl. Michael Wiener sounds more like fun than work, it FIRST could be completed within St.-.44 wrifer a terms of the lease agreement are requires physical stamina. week, according to Haug, but bad embodied in a written contract The All Enlisted Spouses Club Dangling a Util. a rope beneath a CH- "It's a lot fart the first few times, but weather and limited air support can called a lease. A lease is simply and ASYMCA. will sponsor a 53D Sea Stallion, Marines finm Radio after a while it wears you down" said prolong the training evolution. an agreement between the land- Christmas Craft Fair Dec. 14, Reconnaissance Platoon, 1st Radio Haug. "Running out to the helicopter, "We don't like to do any rigging in the lord and tenant outlining the from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Battalion, got an aerial view 200 feet jumping out and swimming until the rain," said Haug. Not only is it bad for duties of each party. above K-Bay during Helicopter Rope boats pick you up really gets to be the equipment, it's not safe either." If you are thinking about renting Domestic violence Suspension Training. work" The condemned rappelling tower an apartment or house, you need `The training consists of rappelling, The training ran be as mentally here has also posed a problem. for to make sure you shop around help numbers both off a tower and out of a helicopter, demanding as it is physically. HRST, forcing the Ailarines to find an before you sign a rental contract. fast roping. wet and dry SPIE (special "Guys get real nervous sometimes, alternate training facility When you find a suitable place, Military shelter 533-7125 purpose insertion and extraction) rig- especially if it is their first time," said 'There is a tower out . at Schofield walk around the entire area. Talk ging-, and we try to get a casting course Haug. When we are doing wet STU, Barracks, but it isn't rigged up the way to and get MPD 257-7114 other tenants informa- in there as wall,' said Sgt. Christopher the downwash of the helps can be we like," said Haug. "We've been going tion about the landlord, mainte- Crisis Hotline 521-4555 Haug, HRST Master. scary You have to be a good swimmer, See HEST, A-8 See Rentals, A-70 Child Protective Serv. 832-5282 Inside Family values stressed throughout week Griffin s9ft,:niveiFlerie Calendar .A-4 Ads Military Family Appreciation Week is Impact Area A-3 designed to pay tribute to military fami- Single Marine Program B-6 lies around the world who make sacri- fices on a daily basis in support of a mil- Ask the Commanding itary- member. General questions via E-Mail: "I find it particularly fitting that -Military Family Appreciation Week is BICE@CG@MCBH KBAY during the week of the Thanksgiving holiday because we think about our fam- Internet: ilies at times like this - starting with Thanksgiving and continuing through Sgt. Valerie Griffin bicedf @mfp.usmc.mil lstSgt. Richard Hawkins and wife Barbara say compromise is the key to surviving; the New Year," explained Maj. Esta L. Staples, director, Family Service Center. years, explained some of the many must leave an established job, explairied lstSgt. Richard A. Hawkins, wife stresses and joys which accompany the Staples. The Base Action Committee Barbara and their two children, Ricky, 8, title of military family. "A spouse, many times, has to give up can be reached via E-mail: Ouch and Emily, 3, are one example of the One multi-faceted pressure which a well-paying job to follow their active HM2 Clayton Cooper, MarForPac, many who have accepted the challenge affects the entire family is relocation. A duty spouse to a new assignment. Some BAC@CG@MCBH KBAY mends cadet James Shal's Hand. of being a Marine Corps family. major stress associated with relocation may resent having to give up something See A-8. The couple, married more than 11 comes when a civilian family member See Family, A- 1 0 A-2 November 28, 1996 Hawaii Marine IN Itid, V ry Clime and Place Mine sweepers clear way for Marines has a habit of mining roads we need to travel," said Harvey explained. "Ws less time consuming and est threat to the rest of the patrol. Mines placed in SSgt. Scott Woosley Cpl. Rickey Harvey, covers less sweep." 2411f MEU(SOC) Public Affairs an assistant squad leader area than the deliberate the normal way are usually detonated as part of a with the detachment. "If we don't clear roads prop- "A deliberate sweep takes more time and covers trunk." SAROS BAS Turkey - Mines have become a erly we risk equipment and other Marines' lives." the shoulders of the route as well," said Cpl. The next two men in the patrol are the demoli- fact of life in today's world for combatants and Having mine-free supply and reinforcement Michael Ronig, 1st squad leader.