INSIDE CG Mail A-2 Hawaii HAZMAT A-3 Firefighter of the Year A-4 Lava Dogs A-5 JVEF Contributions B-1 MCCS & SM&SP B-2 Menu B-4 Word To Pass B-5 Ads B-6 R.C. Airplanes C-1 MMARINEARINE Sports Briefs C-2 Volume 33, Number 35 www.mcbh.usmc.mil September 5, 2003 MCB Hawaii, safest in Corps again Cpl. Jason E. Miller mitment to the safety of all the cal situations. Marines training in Press Chief Marines and Sailors in Hawaii.” any of Hawaii’s training areas are Irvine and other key officials always accompanied by safety After yet another successful directly involved in earning the officials, whos only job is to look year aboard MCB Hawaii, award for the base have traveled out for the welfare of the Marines. Kaneohe Bay, the Base Safety to Washington D.C. to meet with The base safety center is also Center here has been honored by the Commandant of the Marine heavily involved in a traffic safety the Secretary of the Navy for the Corps, Gen. Michael Hagee and program and awareness package second consecutive year with the the Secretary of the Navy, the hon- that helps keep traffic accidents Department of the Navy Safety orable Hansford T. Johnson, to be aboard MCB Hawaii to a mini- Excellence Award for keeping the personally recognized for the mum. base as the safest in the Marine base’s achievements. “Winning is really a testament Corps . Marine Corps Base Hawaii has to the credibility of the command- “This is really a big thing,” said gained recognition Marine Corps ers and the Marines,” said Irvine. Bo Irvine, Base Safety Center wide as the safest base for three “We’re definitely going for the director. ”We are very proud to be consecutive years. three-peat (for the SecNav award). Cpl. Jason E. Miller recognized among so many instal- One project that makes the We look to carry on and win again The MCB Hawaii Base Safety Center has received Corps-wide lations in the Marine Corps. An MCB Hawaii safety program so next year by keeping the accident recognition for three straight years from the former comman- award like this really goes to show superior, is the constant presence numbers down and being as safe dant of the Marine Corps. For the second year in a row, MCBH the commanding general’s com- of safety authorities, even in tacti- as possible.” has been recognized by the Secretary of the Navy. Former Recon Marines reunite as brothers at K-bay Lance Cpl. an Marines who honorably Monroe F. Seigle served in Force Combat Correspondent Reconnaissance units came together August 26 for a Marines who have served chance to reunite with their in Force Reconnaissance brethren to enjoy a little have some stories to tell that “quality entertainment.” usually involve some pretty To kick off the day, gruesome scenes in combat Marines from the Provost zones. Marshals Office aboard Although many of them MCB Hawaii put on a three- would rather put those part simultaneous capabili- memories behind them, they ties demonstration. are still bound by a strong The military working brotherhood with their fel- dogs that sniff out danger low Marines who share on a daily basis showed those same memories. their bite was bigger than It was a beautiful their bark when an MP, Sgt. Joseph A. Lee Hawaiian day aboard MCB dressed in a bite-proof suit, Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, when Private First Class Craig Murphy, Guns platoon, Bravo Battery, 1/12, viciously attacks a mock enemy 55 retired, civilian and veter- See RECON, A-6 target as he negotiates through the Bayonet Assault Course aboard Schofield Barracks, Aug.26. 1/12 takes a stab at Schofield Lance Cpl. Monroe F. Seigle Battery, 1st battalion, 12th bayonet assault course. Combat Correspondent Marine Regiment, know that “It has been almost a year their secondary mission is to since I have had a chance to get “AHHHHHHH!” yells a become a provisional rifle com- some good training with the hard-charging United States pany when push comes to bayonet, “said Lance Cpl. Boo Marine as he plunges a sharp- shove on the battlefield. Jernigan, a cannoneer with ened bayonet through an await- With this in mind, the Bravo 1/12. “I know that dur- ing target, then swiftly moves Marines from Bravo Battery ing Operation Iraqi Freedom, on to the next. decided to stray from their nor- the artillery batteries became He is motivated to keep his mal missions of sending mas- grunts on the battlefield. It is close combat skills sharp sive amounts of high explosives always better to be prepared for because he knows that if he down range and destroying tar- the worst-case scenario and that Sgt. Joseph A. Lee runs out of ammunition he will gets, and head to Schofield would be when you are fighting Sergeant Adam Black, a military dog handler with the Military have only his hands, his body Barracks August 26 to show the enemy face to face.” Police Department, was presented a signed poster sized print and his bayonet to fight with. unrelenting war-fighting moti- of a painting entitled “Ripley at the Bridge” by Col. John The Marines from Bravo vation and viciously attack a See 1/12, A-8 Ripley, USMC Ret, a member of the Force Reconnaissance Association, for being Marine of the Year for 2002. Asst. Commandant Gen. Raymond G. Davis passes away Cpl. Jason E. Miller Honor, for heroically leading ment to the grade of Other than the Medal of Honor, his per- Press Chief his Marines through heavy general and assign- sonal awards include the Navy Cross, gunfire and treacherous ter- ment to the position of the Distinguished Service Medal with Wednesday, the United States Marine rain to help rescue a sur- Assistant Commandant Gold Star in lieu of a second award, the Corps lost one of its greatest leaders. rounded rifle company. of the Marine Corps. Silver Star Medal with Gold Star in lieu General Raymond G. Davis, a multi-war General Davis also com- Confirmed by the of a second award, the Legion of Merit veteran, Medal of Honor recipient and manded the 3rd Marine divi- Senate, he received his with Combat "V" and Gold Star in lieu of former assistant commandant of the sion in the jungles of fourth star on assum- a second award; the Bronze Star Medal Marine Corps died of a heart attack on Vietnam. He is an icon that ing those duties on with Combat "V", the Purple Heart, the September 3. has been immortalized in his- March 12, 1971. He Presidential Unit Citation with four General Davis spent more than 30 tory books and Marine Corps retired from active bronze stars indicative of second years as an active duty Marine, and lore, and will be sorely DAVIS duty March 31, 1972, through fifth awards, the Navy Unit fought in such places as Guadalcanal missed by many that knew after more than 33 Commendation, the American Defense during World War II, and Chosin him and served under his command. years on active duty. Service Medal with Fleet clasp, the Reservoir during the Korean War. It was On February 23, 1971, President Nixon Before his passing, Gen. Davis was the in Korea that Davis earned the Medal of nominated General Davis for appoint- most highly decorated living Marine. See DAVIS, A-7 A-2 • September 5, 2003 Hawaii Marine MCBHMCBH IINN THETHE CG’CG’SS MMAILAIL BBOXOX NNEWSEWS BBRIEFSRIEFS Question submitted by Maggie Palmer, family member SEPTEMBER 11 REMEMBRANCE A September 11 remembrance ceremony “I would like to suggest: will be held Sept. 11 at the Pacific War Memorial aboard MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. Painting the curb red for Featuring a live performance by the Marine Forces Pacific Band, remarks by at least ten feet from the the commanding general, guest speakers John DiCarlantonio, a New York City Patrol Officer, and Lance Cpl. Michael BRIG. GEN. corner.” Tobey, an Operation Iraqi Freedom veter- an, will headline the event. All are invited MCABEE to attend the ceremony which is set to Dear Brig. Gen. and that they assist in get- time and consideration. works. begin at 6 p.m. McAbee, ting the vehicle started Maggie Palmer In response to your upon return from deploy- concerns about parking of VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR The concerns I would ment. This could be a deployed vehicles, our BEACH CLEANUP like to express concern the great solution to reducing Dear Mrs. Palmer, Marines and Sailors who Volunteers are needed for the Coconut parking in 802 Housing. the amount of cars left in I have been asked by live in Base Housing, Island Beach Clean-up on Saturday, We have lived in 802 general parking. Also, as the Commanding General including 802, may park September 20, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. housing for 7 years and in another solution; consis- to research and reply to their vehicles as they nor- Showtime is 7:45 a.m. at the base marina. the past 2 years, we have tent patrolling. I mean the your e-mail regarding mally do, as long as the Boat transportation, lunches and drinks seen a dramatic increase cars that are left aban- your concerns in the 802 vehicle is in proper run- are provided free for volunteers. in on-street parking, as doned don't receive any housing area. ning condition and has The day will not be all work, as volun- well as abandoned vehi- sticker, while if I park my We have taken meas- valid registration and teers will have time to relax and enjoy the cles.