All-Hawaii Platoon Recruits end training Platoon 2061, known also as the "All- the recruits received the same training as Hawaii" Platoon, arrived aboard Marine others. "Furthermore," SSgt. ' Lilio explained, Corps Recruit Depot (M CR D), San Diego on "they learned what the Marine life is like and June 23. Hawaiian recruits made up 75 per what recruit training demands of each cent of the 80 recruits. Recruits from Samoa. individual." Guam and the Philippines were also "These young men are highly dotivated and represented. have been since the first day we got them," A swearing in ceremony took place on June commented the staff sergeant. 22 aboard MCAS, Kaneohe Bay. Governor During August, Governor George Ariyoshi George AviyosIti administered the platoon's sent the platoon a state flag. Captain Peter oath of enlistment. Mayberry, commanding officer of "F-Com- Staff Sergeant Aliitai Lilio, Samoan-horn pany, presented -the flag to the series CCM- and t he platoon's senior drill instructor. mander, First Lieutenant Paul Burkholder. accompanied the platoon on their flight to San Diego. Burkholder commented that "it's a pleasure. A close-knit platoon camaraderie was to receive the state flag for the platoon." One evident despite regional and cultural back- could see the joy in the recruits eyes when they ground differences. The enthusiasm and pride ,saw the flag. "I felt real happy to see the flag," in being part of the "All-Hawaii" Platoon stated Private Donald Okami, 18. from Kauai. was displayed in high decibel shouts of "Seeing the flag really motivated me," com- USMC Plune "oogah." the Hawaiian version of "oorah." mented Okami. HONOR GRADUATE Private First Class Kini Sofa, member of the AILHawailylatoor Private John l'oa Johnston. of Pago - Rego, Burkholder commented that "it was a lot #2061, is greeted by family members upon his graduation as platoon honorman from the Marine Samoa made the remark, "I knew training easier to instill a sense of team work and esprit Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Wednesday, September 12. would he tough and anyone joining the de corps with this platoon." It was easy to . Marine Corps for a challenging experience see that the recruits of platoon 2061 had won't he disappointed." motivation, competitiveness and team work. A resident of Honolulu, Private Hanel! and it was evident by the second phase PET Balaloag commented, "I enlisted to be a Mili- scores. The Hawaiian platoon had an average tary policeman and the Marine Corps was my of 234 and the series average was 2)7. "The choice hecauSe everyone knoWs they are recruits of this platoon. were always helping number one." one another," stated the series commander. Private Frank C. Vibar, a Guamanian from The third phase of training consisted of the Barrigada, concluded by saying. what every final PFT, during which platoon 2061 scored recruit felt, "being a Marine is the greatest a 250 average, and the final practical exam. challenge. mentally and physically. One Platoon 2061 had an 87 percent for the exam. hundred and ten per cent motivation is what it On September I I, the recruits received their MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hi. takes here. "'. orders; travel and back pay and practiced for Staff Sergeant Aliitai Lilio explained that - the next day's graduation. Relief in sight New watering hours begin: Monday In order to reinstate grounds watering hours at the earliest opportunity and still maintain a safe Lieutenant Colonel Botello stated. "Our main concern aboard the station is to protect property reservoir of water for fire protection, a new set of watering hours will go into effect next week. and life. I'm sure the trial watering hours may not he'entirely satisfactory for everyone. but it is jr I n the family housing areas, lawn watering will be permitted between the hotirs of 9 a.m. and the best interest of all concerned. p.m. on Wednesday, beginning Sept. 26; and the watering of station grounds will now be per- mittedirom 9 a.m. to I p.m. on Mondays.. beginningSept. 24. The new watering hourswill be on a trial basis. Its provisions are quite simple, really. They Personal butomobiles may be washed anytime, but it is recommended that a shut-off nozzle be cover lawn watering and vehicle washing policies that everyone can live with safety. used instead of dropping the hose and letting the water run, According to Lieutenant Colonel Rodney Rota°, director. facilities 'department, over 43 "If everyone works together a nd cooperates." Botello.added. "the new watering hours Should minion gallons of potable water was used. in the Capehart and Mimeo housing areas and the be able to accommodatenearly everyone." He also suggests that if you see your neighbors wasting Third Marine Regiment during the month of August. This does not include. the Rainbow and water lo please assume that they don't know about the new hours and then encourage them to Hilltop housing areas, industrial areas, or Marine Aircraft Group-24. abide by the preceding policies. Minister relates a need for community relations Story by Corporal Lamar Johnson A true feeling of concern was displayed Wednesday morning in the Station Theater. Mr. Tyrone Reinhardt of Windward Community College and Police Sergeant Louis Perry of the Honolulu Police Department spoke with the 2nd Battalion, Third Marines of the 1st Marine Brigade, who have recently returned to Kaneohe after their six month West Pac deployment. Mr. Reinhardt is a minister at Windward Community College and teaches Hawaiian History. and Visitor Industry. He talked with the Marines about their welfare in regards to community relations on Oahu, specifically on the issues of concern in the Kaneohe and Kailua communities. Mr. Reinhardt answered a number of questions the Marines had on their minds. He stressed the fact quite strongly on how -the communities, surrounding most Marine Corps bases, seem to build up their prejudices against Marines and tend to go a little too far with them. But he also made sure that the Marines in the theater knew that there were some Marines amongst them who were not always innocent in every case. During Reinhardt's talk, he tried to make sure that all the Marines understood what he meant when he said, "Don't try no hard to become the local guy's friend. Just be yourself and get involved with some of the community. clubs, instead of only going to the disco clubs." Mr. Rienhardt explained to the battalion some things they can do to beep better their relationShip as a whole and individually in the communities that surround us. "Some of the best ways I know for Marines to get to know the people in the community," hi began, "is to join tome of the local churches; get involved with some of the canoe clubs around the island, or even the YMCA. These are all good ways and they can also give the people in the community a better look at the Marine as a human being instead of a uniform and a shop haircut." Sergeant Louis Perry spoke to the Marines to refresh their memories on some laws that art common knowledge and some they may not have known existed. Sgt. Perry not only addressed the enforcement of law and order in the windward communities, he also talked ahoy what Marines should do in case they are assaulted. "Instead of going back to base and telling you friends what happened to you," Perry emphasized, "report it to the Honolulu Police Depart men and also to the Provost Marshal's Office (PM0)." That goes for if you were treated badly by I police officer too," he continued, "Don't be afraid to get the officer's name and badge number Prom Iv Sat 17.chard MecOonald and if you can't get that, make sure you remember where you were and what time the inciden COMMUNITY CONCERN - Mr. Tyrone Rienhartit (left), a minister at Windward Community occurred, Even that much can help us to help you." The Marines had very little to ask Sgt. Perr ( (dirge, shares his concern with a question posed by Lance Corporal Thomas Thompson (right) after he finished his talk. They did seem to realize that while they were awayand since their retun of Golf Company, 24 Battalion, Third Marines. Mr. Reinhardt and Honolulu policeman to X-Ray, there has been a turn in the right direction for guiding the Marines and the people in th Sergeant Louts Perry addressed the returning West Pac 2/3 Marines at the Station Theater, Mon- surrounding communities to come together and not be afraid to get personally involved with on day morning on how we could all work towards morn harmonious community relations. another during the process of trying to work the problems out. Page 2, Hawaii Marine, September 21. 1979 Street . At a glance JEWISH HIGH HOLY DAYS High Holy Day worship services for all Scoop Jewish military personnel and their 'dependents in the:Hawaiian area will be con- ducted at the Jewish Chapel, Naval Sta- Do you feel the Air Station's Con- tion, Pearl Harbor. Jewish Membrial Serv- HOMY Council is having any Unpile( ices, though, will be held at the National on Commissary or exchange service? Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific Sunday, Sept. 30 at I I a.M. Kol Nidre (First Service of Yom Kippur) will be held at the Aloha Jewish Chapel at 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30. Yam Kippur (Day of Atonement) will be held at the Aloha Jewish Chapel Monday,. Oct. I at It/ MARINE CORPS DEPUTY EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICER VISIT - Mrs, Helena Lewis, the Marine Corps' Deputy Equal Employment Opportunity 0(61 cer, will be Visiting the station from Septem- Joyce McGowan, dependent: "1 .