Vol. 23 no. 18 Serving Marine Forces Pacific, MCB Hawaii, III Marine Expeditionary Forces, Hawaii and 1st Radio Battalion May 11, 1995 New base regulations phone has been extended to all active Sgt. Jesse Faleris write, duty service members and their families. "A Marine, or family member can call New regulations concerning sponsorship the front gate and let us know that they and required protective gear have recent- are expecting a guest now," said Marling. ly been instituted aboard MCB Hawaii. Sponsors must provide advance notice These changes, among many new regula- to the military police department's pass tions, have been instituted for the safety house at the H-3 gate, Kaneohe Bay, or and convenience of residents. building 601, MCB Hawaii, Camp H. M. One of the new policies requires Smith. The sponsor is required to pro- rollerbladers, rollerskaters and skate- vide their name and telephone number, boarders to wear protective equip- their guest's name and expected time of ment while participating in any of arrival, and the guest's destination. these activities aboard the base. When the guest arrives, the mil- "They will be required to a hel- itary police will verify the visit met," said SSgt. Theodore Marling, with the sponsor by telephone traffic chief, Military Police and allow the guest to proceed. Students at Mokapu Department. "Gloves and kneepads are Base regulations also state that once Elementary celebrated May only required at facilities such as the guests are admitted to the base, the skateboard park." sponsor is responsible for the visitor's Day in a traditional Hawaiian Skaters are prohibited from travel- actions and is required to ensure base B-1. manner Friday...See ing on roads, but may use bicycle regulations are enforced. lanes where available. Rollerblading, Sponsors must inform their guests that rollerskating and skateboarding at the visitor pass is only valid for the desti- Special Needs night has never been permitted. It is nation originally authorized when the Information and also prohibited to use tennis and pass was issued. If the guests are not vis- handball courts for these activities. iting clubs or quarters aboard the base, Support Group "We want to remind skaters that pedes- they are required to leave MCB Hawaii trians have the right-of-way on sidewalks, directly after the purpose of their visit, or There will be a Special Needs and to watch out for them," said Marling by midnight; whichever is earlier. Information and Support Group Another recent change eases restric- Additionally, sponsorship of persons 17 meeting held on Monday at the tions on the privilege of sponsoring years or younger requires that the spon- Family Service Center classroom, guests aboard MCB Hawaii. In the sor, regardless of rank, meet and accom- building 216. It is intended for mil- past, active duty staff non-commis- pany their guest from the gate. itary parents who have special sioned officers and officers could make Marling also stressed that sponsors need family members. This will be arrangements for their guests to be per- must also accompany their guests while the first meeting and should be an mitted entry onto the base by placing a on MCB Hawaii beaches. Additionally, CO Wanda Complo-, excellent way to share information phone call to the military police; while MPD requires that visitors provide a dri- Water bombs away! on the care of special needs family all other personnel were required to ver's license or other means of positive A water bomb of 450 gallons of ocean water is dumped on an area in the Wainal members in Hawaii. Call 257-3135 sponsor their guests in person by meet- personal identification. The new visitor Kai Forest Reserve. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-366 sent a CH-53 to he for more information. ing them at the gate. The convenience regulations apply only to active duty local firefighters battle a fire in the Wainae Valley May 1-3. Parking in housing of making these arrangements by personnel and their family members. Aloha Garden Party for Mrs. Krulak Each family housing unit on base Laundromat reopens Friday is designated one marked parking and Mrs. Lee planned for May 19 stall. Unmarked spaces in parking Nancy Downes Corps, as well as Chesty Puller. An areas or on streets may be used by MWR Modter,og Consolidated Public Affairs Office invitation for party guests to tour all residents and guests on an equal these quarters has been extended. basis. Residents with questions Now doing laundry does not have to be such a tiresome chore. While their All Marine spouses are cordially Please make your reservations early may call the Family Housing laundry is being washed and dried, patrons can enjoy a hot meal, hang out in invited to bid Aloha to Mrs. Charles C. by mailing or delivering a check for $2 Department at 257-1257. the game room or place a call at the MCC Phone Center. The laundromat is Krulak, the wife of the next to Nicia Gdanski, 2248 Blain Drive, open seven days a week from 6:30 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. The last wash load Commandant of the Marine Corps, Kailua Hawaii, 96734. Deadline for must go in by 9 p.m. Detergent, bleach and fabric softener are also available Power outage and Mrs. Lewis G. Lee, the wife of the reservations is Saturday. May 13. If for purchase at the facility. The price for a regular wash load is about $1 and next Sergeant Major of the Marine you need a ride or can carpool to the $.25 for fifteen minutes dryer use. There will be no electricity in Corps, at a morning garden party. event from Marine Corps Base Hawaii, All of the washing machines are heavy duty washer-extractor machines homes located between Lawrence This social event will be held Friday, please contact Alma DeLeon at 254- built to handle the Marine Corps 782 combat gear and duffel bags, according Road and Harris Avenue and May 19 at 10 a.m. at 201 Marine 0622. Aloha attire requested. to James Yee Hoy, MWR Vending Manager. These rugged machines are avail- between South Lawrence Road and Barracks Way, Naval Base Pearl Come out and help us bid a true able in varying sizes depending on the weight and size of the wash load; a 25 Elrod Drive on May 17 and 18 from Harbor -- the residence of MGen. and Marine Forces Pacific Aloha to the pound load costs $1, a 35 pound load costs $2 and a 50 pound load costs $4. 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Residents Mrs. J.D. Howell Jr., Deputy wife of the next Commandant of the Although the facility was opened in February this year, it was recently may call 257-2676 for information. Commander, Marine Forces Pacific. Marine Corps and the wife of the next closed for painting and installation of new Formica counters. This historic quarters, built from 1911- Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps as It has since reopened and resumed regular business hours. 1913, has been the home of three for- these spouses leave the islands for The grand opening will he held on Friday at 9 a.m. TQL icons legend mer Commandants of the Marine Washington, D.C. for Hawaii Marine Hawaii Military Week honors service members Goal #1 Enhance Sponsored by the Bank of Hawaii, this members, Maritime Committee, mili- America-sponsored Spirit of America, - Hector Venegas Military Readiness m,mory Affo.s Counc.1 ceremony will feature the Color Guard tary guests and the public can enjoy a musical tribute to the Armed Forces honoring state and national flags, Hawaiian music by the Polynesian that will be held at the Neal Blaisdell The tenth annual Hawaii Military Hawaii National .Guards Ceremonial Cultural Center Serenaders and Concert Hall on May 20 at 7 p.m. Week, coordinated by the Military Royal Guard, the Royal Hawaiian Rolando Sanchez and Salza Hawaii, Mistress of Ceremonies, Emme Goal #2 - Advance Affairs Council and the Armed Band and Hula Hui o Kapunahala refreshments and pupus from Rodeo's Tomimbang, will present guest stars Risk Management and Services Committee of the the Halau. Mayor Jeremy Harris will pre- Mexican Food, Hooters, and Sloppy Jimmy Borges, Shari Lynn, and Gabe Loss Prevention Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, sent a city and county proclamation Joe's; there will also be door prizes, Baltazar and band members from the strives to generate community recog- and Governor Ben Cayetano will pre- fireboat displays, maritime exhibits, U.S. Army 25th Infantry Division nition and appreciation to all military sent the State's Hawaii Military Week and business networking. (Light), Marine Forces Pacific Band members and their dependents. 1995 proclamation to Admiral Richard GTE Hawaiian Tel and Nissan Motor and the Navy's Pacific Fleet Band will Goal #3 - Enhance tirri Hawaii Military Week, slated for May C. Macke, U.S. Pacific commander, Corp in Hawaii, Ltd., is sponsoring the perform current favorites. This event Quality of Life 15-20, is the Chamber's annual tribute who oversees all U.S. military opera- Polynesian Cultural Center unique is free and open to the public with a to all military services. It offers the tions to over half the earth's surface. south seas attraction, May 19 at 5:30 ticket. Free tickets are available at community a chance to say a loud and Among the various events slated, p.m. The Polynesian Cultural Center most Bank of America branches and public "thank you" to over 300,000 mil- Hawaii Military Affairs Council chair- will feature Polynesian-style entertain- military ITT outlets.