A. ill A It Marine Corps Base Hawaii, 1st MEB, Marine Barracks Hawaii and 1st Radio Battalion JUNE 23, 1994 Vol. 22 No. 25 Serving Marine Forces Pacific, RIMPAC '94 ands on the beaches of Kauai ., 111191. the 1/3 Marines defeated the Sgt. Lou Ramirez SOF Wri ler agressors and took over the air- field. Marines of the 1st Marine Expe- "Everything went outstanding, - t ditionary Brigade, along with other like clockwork. The whole exercise Marines from I Marine Expedition- was a fantastic training experience," ary Force, recently participated in said Capt. Leon Mcllvene, company RIMPAC '94. commander, Alpha Company, 1/3. Headquarters and The exercise biennially brings Upon completion of the amphibi- Headquarters Squadron together the maritime forces of five ous raid, the Marines and gear were Marines took a trek Pacific nations to support defense backloaded to the USS Essex, the within the Pacific rim. The nations ship on which Marines were em- across the mountain to included Australia, Canada, Japan, barked during RIMPAC '94. Camp Smith for a unique the Republic of Korea and the Working from aboard the Essex, redesignation ceremony United States. the Marines were able to conduct Sunday...See B-1. RIMPAC is designed to enhance deck landing qualifications. Along the tactical capabilities of partici- with DLQs, Marines were able to pating units in major aspects of familiarize themselves with the ship maritime operations at sea. This itself, which only happens on rare Base blood drive year's exercise involved a wide occasions, explained Mcllvene. variety of land and carrier-based "By conducting operations from today aircraft, amphibious and ground the sea, Marines realize the Marine forces, surface, support and amphibi- Corps maritime nature," Mcllvene ous ships and submarines. said. Marine Corps Base Hawaii will More than 50 ships, 200 aircraft Additional training conducted be conducting a blood drive today and 25,000 Marines, sailors, airmen, during RIMPAC was a long-range from 8-11 a.m. at the Main Gym. soldiers and Coast Guard personnel insert into the Pohakaloa Training Everyone is welcome and were involved in the exercise. Area on the Big Island, a non-com- encouraged to participate in Other Marine units participating batant evacuation operation con- "giving the gift of life for in RIMPAC were the 13th Marine. ducted at Kaneohe Bay, an artillery someone in need." For more Expeditionary Unit from Camp live-fire at Schofield Barracks and information, contact Sgt. Tracie Pendleton, Calif., and Marine other training events. Brown or Rhonda Barker at 257- Fighter Attack Squadron-323 which RIMPAC '94 was the fourteenth 7800. is stationed at El Toro, Calif., and is in the series of Pacific naval exer- deployed aboard the aircraft carrier cises conducted every two years USS Constellation. since 1971. For the Marines, the highlight of "From our prospective the exer- NOLB Meeting set the exercise was the amphibious raid cise went very well. RIMPAC conducted at Pacific Missile Range provided us with a great training for June 30 Facility, Barking Sands, Kauai. opportunity and we were able to The raid began in the early dawn capitalize on it," said Capt. Peter of June 11, when 1st MEB Marines Petronzio, operations officer 1/3. The Neighborhood Quality of were inserted on the beach and According to other officials who Life Board will hold its monthly airfield at Barking Sands by heli- participated in RIMPAC '94, it was meeting June 30 at 7 p.m. at copters, amphibious assault vehicles a well-planned and coordinated Kaneohe Bay's Training and Sgr. Lou Ramirez and landing cushion air crafts. event in which Marines were able Audiovisual Support Center Hit the sand - After deplaning a CH-53 helicopter, a 1/3 Marine quickly hits After landing on the airfield, to enhance known skills, as well (TAVSC), classroom 1. Everyone the ground and is involved in a firefight with the aggressors who had been the Marines from Company A, 1st as learn new knowledge in dealing is welcome to attend. waiting at the Barking Sands facilities on Kauai. The raid was part of exercise Battalion, Third Marines, tactically with other U.S. and foreign militar- The monthly meetings give RIMPAC '94. moved in. After a brief "firefight," ies. base residents the opportunity to discuss quality of life issues. HMM-364 Purple Foxes receive CNO safely award participated in," McNamara year 1993, Cpl. Wanda Compton ron Throughout calendar The Purple Foxes have operated Windward Warrior SO Writer explained. "All these variables af- the Purple Foxes of HMM-364 have in several countries, from both ship fect the performance of personnel been an asset relied upon by com- and shore, and from several sites The Marine Medium Helicopter and equipment and establish the manders throughout the Pacific. simultaneously. They have oper- The Windward Warrior Chapter Squadron-364 was recently named effectiveness of the squadron's Their status was achieved through ated in the freezing cold of Korea of the Noncommissioned Officers a recipient of the annual Chief of safety program." their commitment to safety, unpar- and the sweltering heat of Thai- Association will hold its general Naval Operations Aviation Safety The Purple Foxes use the philoso- alleled hard work, and dedication land. Regisrdless of the conditions membership meeting to elect Award. Col. Robert M. Flanagan, phy "Combat readiness, through of each and every Marine in the they maximized combat readiness officers and committee commanding officer Marine Aircraft safety and professionalism." squadron. through an aggressive and compre- chairpersons tonight at 7 p.m. at Group 24, delivered the award hensive safety program. the 19th Puka. All registered plaque to the "Purple Foxes" squad- The squadron flew more than members and interested ron on June 17. 13,000 mishap-free flight hours in individuals are invited to attend. This award is given to squadrons 1993 and on January 22, 1994, For more information, contact which meet the criteria of flight completed four mishap-free years. SSgt. Woods at 257-1338. hours, strict mission requirements The accomplishments of the past and safety criteria, as well as dem- year have been further testimony of onstrate professionalism and com- the quality, proactive safety pro- bat readiness. gram of the Purple Foxes. "It is an honor to receive the CNO While on their Unit Deployment Champus/Delta Safety award," said LtCol. Paul P. Program to Futenma, Okinawa, McNamara, commanding officer Japan, January-July 1993, HMM- Presentation today HMM-364. "There is a lot of infor- 364 performed every mission as- mation that the squadron must signed with panache and esprit de at Base Theater provide in the package submission. corps. "The committee doesn't just look The Purple Foxes also performed Susan Wigger and Lynn at the safety record but at the pres- well during Team Spirit '93 in Oamilda will be giving an ervation of assets and personnel, Pohang, Republic of South Korea. information presentation on the the practical application of safety Cpl. Wanda Comp,. Their ability to safely coordinate three types of Champus programs measures, and also the various Award winning - Members of HMM-364 recently were recognized for highest safety and optimize the use of all resources in Hawaii and the Delta Dental environmental changes the squad- performance by receiving the CNO safety award See CNO, A-5 Plan for family members. The presentation will be held today from 10 a.m. to noon at the Base Theater. This will be an opportunity to address all Owners are responsible for the pet cleanup on base questions concerning the programs available here. Cpl. Wanda Compton ties. ited by their pet in another's yard their pets to restricted areas. SO Writer The owners are responsible for or on common areas. Failure to Taking the dog for a walk along the supervision and action of their comply with these regulations will the beach is something which deemed Squish ... and then the smell hits pets at all times aboard the base. result in the animal being looks harmless and fun, but it's ille- you. Stepping into a pile of doggy- It is the owners responsibility to a nuisance. gal to do on any of the beaches doo is not a pleasant experience ensure that the authorized animals During the last Neighborhood aboard MCB Hawaii. Inside and is a hazard that continues to do not become a public nuisance. Quality of Life Board meeting at- The order states that no animals be a problem aboard Marine Corps All pets must be kept on a leash tendees said pet defecation in com- except seeing eye dogs and military Base Hawaii. while outdoors. Unattended ani- mon areas is still a problem aboard working dogs are permitted at the Ads B-3 the base. Maj. Terence Hess, base A-2 There have been numerous com- mals (including cats) will be either beaches, campgrounds, picnic areas, Blotter inside the quartet*, leashed, chained, provost marshal, has recommended Every clime and place A-2 plaints of pet defecation in common Morale Welfare and Recreation areas and of owners taking their or enclosed in a fenced or caged that the board propose a change to facilities, the Marine Corps Ex- Movies B-2 the base order which would require 8-2 pets in restricted areas. area. change, the commissary, duty ar- MWR offerings Owners responsible for pet owners to carry the means to eas, the Sports commentary B-1 Base order 5500.6C, chapter four are the Command Club Manage- provides guidance for pet and ani- removal of animal feces from their pick up after their animals at all ment System and the wildlife man- This week around the times while out walking their pets.