wife reflects on Saudi-bound Marine freedom cargo bagged, tagged, loaded Tripler reduces some services Page A-6 Page A 3 Cookies are all-purpose desert items Page A-10 Vol. 20, No. 2 Published at MCAS Kaneohe Bay. Also serving 1st MED, Camp H.M. Smith and Marine Barracks, Hawaii. January 17, 1091 0 I Out-of-pocket j expenses rise for CHAMPUS By Cpl. Reginald M. Cole o tool in get s hack into 14.0 Marine 51211 Writer the military health care sys- tem." Beginning April 1, dependents of active duty personnel, E-5 and above will see their CHAM- The Military Coalition, a 3.5 PUS outpatient deductible in- million member-strong organi- crease to $150 per person or zation that addresses issues $300 per family. affecting the nation's uniformed personnel, went to Congress in CHAMPUS defense. Retired formed 25 CHAMPUS, years SgtMaj. Mark McKinney, a ago, was created as a supple- legislative counsel for the mentary health care program Noncommissioned Officers' for service families. Under Association explained CHAMPUS, that the service families can increase was linked to the 1991 seek civilian medical care with Defense Authorization Bill. He the government sharing the cost. was one of the lobbyists who Although the outpatient deduct- fought against the bill as early ible has never been as Aug. 1990. r used, the Department of befense claimed the increase was necessary to help curb the rising mat of the program. "Most members of Congress want Dal) spending to come down and when they noticed "Because family out -of- pocket there was a shortage of funds expenses had increased in the every year from CHAMPUSthey civilian sector and CHAMPUS reacted," said McKinney. "Their iierettsT' hasn't, the Department of justification was that ...'the de- Defense had to make budget ductible should be adjusted to cuts," said Catherine Heflin, meet the rising health care health benefit advisor, Pearl cost.'" McKinney and the Harbor Naval Clinic. "In FY coalition strongly objected to the Wild, crazy crewman 90, CHAMPUS paid out $3.25 charges. billion in claims which added to Petty Officer 1st Class William Messinger (left), a Navy corpsman with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-165, MCAS Kaneohe Bay, the spiraling effect. They Hawaii, pins a set of air crewman wings on Steve Marne during the comedian's visit to Desert Shield Mantles in Saudi Arabia (Congress) are looking to de- Although the increase is crease the federal budget when- almost certain, there is an option ever and wherever possible and for CHAMPUS members here in felt the increase was justified." Hawaii. Initiated by Doll and administered by Queen's Health Care Plan for Hawaii, a CHAM- One question that may arise PUS Prime program is available. Station steps-up security from this is how will this Under this program, there is no increase effect the more than deductible, no enrollment fee, By Cpl. Jason Erickson other (insp., security There are four general threat ment in this condition would 100,000 eligible members in no claim forms and additional Hawaii Merl. Waft Write measures. conditions the Air Station may mean: Hawaii? "For people benefits available. But there Checks of cargo trucks and be placed is imminent. currently using the standard are some restrictions that apply The Air Station, along with in. The next level Terrorist action passenger busses will also be beyond Alpha is Threat Condi- Alpha and Bravo measures CHAMPUS and the Extra when enrolling for CHAMPUS other military installations in more frequent, said Byrne. tion Bravo. programs, this increase will have Prime. For information con- its secu- apply. Hawaii, has increased "Station residents shouldn't he Access is limited to the ab- members taking a second look cerning this program call tity measures due to current too alarmed by this, but they Placement in this condition solute minimum. at military health facilities," said Queen's Health Care Plan world tensions stemming from should keep an eye out for means: con- Helfin. "I see this (increase) as representative at 522-7545. the Persian Gulf crisis. Traffic flow is strictly suspicious activity or people. In A predictable threat of ter- trolled. The action is not in response such cases, notify the military rorist activity exists Threat Condition Delta is the to any threat within the police immediately," Byrne said. All Alpha conditions apply highest level. Placement in this He condition Hawaiian region, but was said this threat All buildings not in ..,se are condition would mean: considered a prudent move heightens security efforts secured and inspected regularly A terrorist incident has oc- because of the possibility of moderately, but also provides a All mail is inspected for curred in the immediate area. terrorist activity in relation to clear path for increased security letter or parcel bombs Alpha, Bravo and Charlie the crisis, said lstLt. James measures if they become neces- All deliveries to mess halls, measures apply. Byrne. PMO operations officer. sary. As an example, the Sta- clubs, etc., are checked All vehicles entering are tion is prepared to initiate searched. cur- Visitors and parcels are in- Byrne explained that the complete restricted entry if the spected upon entry to units and Access to the Air Station rent condition, classified as situation dictates. departments denied to all except military Threat Condition Alpha, is the PMO regrets any traffic in- Movement on the Station is members, family members re- least serious of four general conveniences the increased iden- minimized turning to quarters and civilian threat conditions. It involves tification checks might cause, employees needed for essential increased identification checks and will make every effort to Threat Condition Charlie is operations approved by the at the gate and a variety of minimize them. the next highest level. Place- Emergency Command Center. Preparation, Writing Course for Leaders and Reading Staff NCO Degree Completion Enhancement. Most of the courses begin in January with registration taking place this month. For more informa- Program tion see Dick Chapman Monday, Wednesday or Friday at The academic disciplines for the Staff NCO Degree Jointoint Education Center in the Station Theater Complex. Completion Program are as follows; Accounting, Criminal Justice, Education, Financial Management, Psychology and Safety. Applicants must be staff sergeant selectee through Service Commemorates King a Bachelor's master sergeant and he able to complete A memorial service commemorating the life of Dr. Martin Degree within 18 months. For more information consult MSgt. Hoover at Luther King Jr. will be held tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the MCO 1560.21C ALM AR 287-90 or call Pearl Harbor Naval Station Chapel. Rev. Douglas R. 254-2901/1703. , Olson, Calvary By the Sea Lutheran Church, will be the guest speaker. Olson knew King personally, and was chairman of the Inter-cultural, Inter-racial Committee in Off-duty Optical Shop Has New Focus Fort Worth, Texas. Under his chairmanship, the committee Cpl. L.G. Leggier, a field radio communicator with 4th Marine complex was responsible for desegregation of schools, hotels, Expeditionary Brigade plays an electric guitar aboard the USS The optical shop in the Marine Corps Exchange and there. For further information,. and fellow Marines sail towards the Persian Gulf. here offers contact restaurants theaters Nassau, as he is under new management, and now Contact Chaplain Bumhry or RP2 Morgan at 471-3442. See related story on A-4 lens. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Sailor's Daughter Selected For Education Services Offered Space Education Tirade 'Reekiieta iitmege Julie Kvaska, daughter of Colleen and Capt. Greg Kvaska, Free to Spouses was selected by her school to attend the Department of Blotter A-A Religion A-11 Remedial Education Services will provide all courses that Education's 1991 Space Education Conference. The 6th they offer sailors grade Lanikai student will be one of 12 Windward District Legally Speaking A.9 Hawaii Marine Ads A-12 here to spouses of deployed Marines and Cannily B-2 tree classes kids to attend the two-day conference on Oahu. Her Tickets A-11 Services during Operation Desert Shield. RES offers ASYMC A A-11 Sports Shorts a-2 in Armed Review, Scholastic father, from the 21st Dental Company, is deployed to Saudi A Forces Classification Test Arabia. CrMovles A-11 Al Glance 5-2 Aptitude Test Review, College Level Examination Program A-2 HAWAII MARINE January 17, 1991 Family grams are for all deployed SSgt. Fernando: Happy Valentine's Day, Sweetheart. Hope you're home soon so we can celebrate all of our missed holidays. Love always, Sharon. Hi Pierre: Hope you make it home real soon. I really miss you. Take care. Love you very much. Kat. Sgt. James Purdie: Baby almost running. Gushie says she loves and misses you and come home soon. Love, James, Amanda. Jer Bear: We love and miss you a lot. I'm counting the days down. You're in my prayers. Love, Pauline, Hi Mud Puppy: I want you to know my prayers are with you are till your home. FLASH! Peggy (mother). T.K: Congrats, Sgt. Schaffer. I'm so proud of you! God bless and lots of love. Always, your wife Kat. Daddy Todd: Happy New Year! Congratulations Sgt., but you're still our daddy. "'e love you! Love always, Steven and Missy. B.Co, tat Bn, 3d Marines SSgt. Post: Hey, Babe, I love Hi Buddy. Long time, Daddy Jarheads: Boss, your VFMA.235 Powerline Happy you TJ says Cowabunga, Pizza no hear from. Hope this year bride and children miss you New Year! We miss you! Come Man.