June 27, 2014 www.cnic.navy.mil/hawaii www.hookelenews.com Volume 5 Issue 25

Changes of commandSee page A-5

4th of JulySee page B-3

USS North Carolina returns toPearl Harbor after deploymentSee page A-2

USS Hopper assists successfulmissile interceptSee page A-2

Pound Town defeats Chung-Hoon for softball titleSee page B-1

Welcome RIMPACSee pages A-3, A-4, A-5, A-6

“Navigator”

Coverage of RIMPAC 2014 will be featuredin Ho`okele over the next few weeks.

Photo illustration | U.S. Navy photos byMC2 Tiarra Fulgham, MC3 Pyoung K. Yi,MC3 Johans Chavarro

June 27, 2014 Ho‘okele A-2

American Forces PressService

WASHINGTON (NNS) — TheU.S. military successfully inter-cepted an intermediate-range bal-listic missile test target June 22.The target missile was launchedfrom the U.S. Army’s Reagan TestSite on Kwajalein Atoll in the Re-public of the Marshall Islands, ac-cording to a Defense Departmentnews release.The Missile Defense Agency,

U.S. Air Force 30th Space Wing,the Joint Functional ComponentCommand, Integrated Missile De-fense, U.S. Northern Commandand the U.S. Navy completed anintegrated exercise of the ground-based midcourse defense elementof the nation’s ballistic missile de-fense system, according to the re-lease.The U.S. Navy destroyer USS

Hopper, homeported at Joint BasePearl Harbor-Hickam, with itsAegis weapon system, detectedand tracked the target using itsonboard AN/SPY-1 radar, which

provided data to the GMD fire con-trol system via the command, con-trol, battle management and

communication system. The sea-based X-band radar also trackedthe target and relayed information

to the GMD fire control system toassist in the target engagementand collect test data.“I am very proud of the govern-

ment and industry team conductingthe test today. Their professional-ism and dedication made this test asuccess,” Navy Vice Adm. James D.Syring, the Missile DefenseAgency’s director, said in the re-lease.During the test, a long-range

ground-based interceptorlaunched from Vandenberg AirForce Base, Calif. intercepted anintermediate-range ballistic mis-sile target launched from Kwa-jalein.The test, designated Flight Test

Ground-Based Interceptor-06b,will provide necessary data to as-sess the performance of numerousballistic missile defense elementsfor homeland defense.The successful test “is a very im-

portant step in our continuing ef-forts to improve and increase thereliability of our homeland ballis-tic missile defense system,” Syringsaid.

“We’ll continue efforts to ensureour deployed ground-based inter-ceptors and our overall homelanddefensive architecture continue toprovide the warfighter an effectiveand dependable system to defendthe country,” the admiral added.Initial indications are that all

components performed as de-signed, according to the release.Program officials will spend thenext several months conductingan extensive assessment and eval-uation of system performancebased upon telemetry and otherdata obtained during the test.The test was the 65th successful

hit-to-kill intercept of 81 attemptssince 2001 for the ballistic missiledefense system. The GMD ele-ment of the system has completedfour intercepts using the opera-tionally configured interceptorsince 2006. Operational ground-based interceptors are currentlydeployed at Fort Greely, Alaskaand Vandenberg Air Force Base,protecting the nation and itsfriends and allies against a limitedlong-range ballistic missile attack.

USS Hopper assists successful missile intercept

Story and photo byMC1 Steven Khor

Submarine Force PacificFleet Public Affairs

Cmdr. Gary Montalvo re-lieved Cmdr. RichardRhinehart as commandingofficer of the Virginia-class,fast attack submarine USSNorth Carolina (SSN 777)during a time-honoredchange of command cere-mony June 24 at the sub-marine piers at Joint BasePearl Harbor-Hickam.Rhinehart was emotional

as he addressed his Sailorsfor the last time as theircommander. He noted howproud he was that he hadthe opportunity to be incommand of North Car-olina and to work withsome amazing Sailors.“What makes this job so

amazing are the people andthe crew,” said Rhinehart.“Each and every one of youhave a shared heritage, notjust being fellow brothersof the fin, but of being ship-mates on the North Car-olina. Together, we tookthe finest ship of the Pa-cific Fleet to sea.”In command for more

than three years, Rhineharttook his submarine andcrew on two lengthy west-ern Pacific deployments andnumerous shorter under-way periods.“Together, we fought to

keep the boat at sea, opera-tionally proficient andready to execute any and

all taskings,” said Rhine-hart. “I couldn’t be moregrateful for the sacrificesyou made or more proud ofwhat you accomplished.”The ceremony’s guest

speaker, Rear Adm. PhillipSawyer, commander of thePacific Fleet’s submarineforce, praised Rhinehartfor a job well done, takingthe submarine on everywestern Pacific deploymentthe submarine has made.“Rich, you and your team

have had across-the-boardsuccess,” said Sawyer.“These are successes forthe submarine force, theU.S. Navy and for our na-tion. You can be justifiablyproud of what you’ve ac-complished. Congratula-tions on a highly successfultour.”Sawyer also spoke to

the assembled crew andguests about the Chief ofNaval Operations’ threeguiding tenets of warfight-ing first, operate forwardand be ready. Sawyeradded that North Carolinaexemplified these tenetswhile playing an impor-tant role in achieving na-tional objectives.During the ceremony,

Rhinehart was awardedthe Meritorious ServiceMedal for his successes incommand of North Car-olina from April 2011 toJune 2014.As Montalvo assumed

command of North Car-olina, he thanked Rhine-hart for turning over a

great ship and a highly en-thusiastic crew.“It is a time like this that

reminds me that thestrength of the North Car-olina is more than justtechnology and design,”said Montalvo, referring tothe importance of the crew

on board. “I look forward tobeing a part of the NorthCarolina ‘Tar Heel’ teamfor the next few years.”Commissioned May

2008, North Carolina is thefourth U.S. Navy ship tocarry the name North Car-olina. The Virginia-class

boat was built by GeneralDynamics Electric Boat Di-vision in Groton, Conn. andNewport News Shipbuild-ing in Newport News, Va.and joined the fleet in De-cember 2006.The state-of-the-art sub-

marine is capable of

supporting a multitudeof missions, includinganti-submarine warfare,anti-surface ship warfare,strike, naval specialwarfare involving specialoperations forces, and in-telligence, surveillance andreconnaissance.

USS North Carolina holds change of command

Cmdr. Gary Montalvo (right) relieves Cmdr. Richard Rhinehart as commanding officer of the Virginia-class, fast attack sub-marine USS North Carolina (SSN 777), overseen by the commodore of Submarine Squadron 1, Capt. Harry Ganteaume (mid-dle) at a change of command ceremony held June 24.

Story and photos byMC1 Steven Khor

Submarine Force PacificFleet Public Affairs

The Virginia-class, fast at-tack submarine USS NorthCarolina (SSN 777) returnedhome to Joint Base PearlHarbor-Hickam on June 19following a deployment to thewestern Pacific region.The 140-man crew was

greeted with signs, bannersand lei as families andfriends gathered at the sub-marine piers.Cmdr. Richard Rhinehart,

the submarine’s command-ing officer, said he is proud ofhis Sailors and their hardwork.“Conducting forward-de-

ployed operations is one ofthe most professionally re-warding experiences a Sailorcan have,” said Rhinehart.“There is no more challeng-ing or strategically more vitala region of the world than thewestern Pacific.”Rhinehart said being for-

ward-deployed is a culmina-tion of years of training andmany months of preparationand certification.In addition to gaining the

experience of operating in thewestern Pacific for severalmonths, the deployment af-forded Sailors the opportu-nity to work on quali-fications.Despite half of the crew be-

ing on their first deployment,22 enlisted personnel and

eight officers became subma-rine-qualified and are nowentitled to wear their respec-tive submarine warfare “dol-phin” insignia.“As a young Sailor, there

is no better opportunity tolearn than while on deploy-ment,” said Rhinehart. “De-ployments pack a lot of

experience into a fairly shortperiod of time. We spentmore than 80 percent of ourtime deployed at sea.”For spouse Dani Allred,

having her husband backhome, Electronics Technician1st Class Mike Allred,brought smiles of joy.“I’m so overwhelmed, it’s

surreal,” said Allred. “I can’tbelieve this day is here, andwe are looking forward tostarting our life togetheragain.”Commissioned in May

2008, North Carolina is thefourth U.S. Navy ship tocarry the name North Car-olina. The Virginia-class boat

was built by General Dynam-ics Electric Boat Division inGroton, Conn. and NewportNews Shipbuilding in New-port News, Va. and joined thefleet in December 2006.The state-of-the-art sub-

marine is capable of support-ing a multitude of missions,including anti-submarine

warfare, anti-surface shipwarfare, strike, naval specialwarfare involving special op-erations forces, and intelli-gence, surveillance, andreconnaissance.For more information

about Submarine Force,U.S. Pacific Fleet, visitwww.csp.navy.mil.

USS North Carolina returns to Pearl Harbor after deployment

U.S. Navy file photoThe Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile, destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70)sails port side along the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010.

Lt. Andrew Hutchison reunites with his family on the pier.

Electronics Technician 1st Class Mike Allred reunites with his family on the pier. (Below)Friends and families greet the Virginia-class, fast attack submarine USS North Carolina(SSN 777) as it returns June 19 following a deployment to the western Pacific region.

The Virginia-class, fastattack submarine USSNorth Carolina (SSN 777)moors at Joint Base PearlHarbor-Hickam on June 19.

Rear Adm.Rick Williams

Commander, Navy RegionHawaii and Naval SurfaceGroup Middle Pacific

Yesterday was the for-mal opening of the Rim ofthe Pacific Exercise.RIMPAC 2014 is hosted

by Adm. Harry Harris,commander of the U.S. Pa-cific Fleet, and led by ViceAdm. Kenneth Floyd, com-mander of the U.S. 3rdFleet, who is commandtask force commander forthe exercise.Our region is proud to

serve as the primary baseof operations for RIMPAC,and our MIDPAC shipsare primed and ready tobe part of the exercise.This is the world’s

largest international mar-itime exercise and, in myopinion, it’s being held inthe best training and test-ing location anywhere.I have the personal plea-

sure of helping to welcomethe leaders, representa-tives and participantsfrom dozens of countrieswho have come to JointBase Pearl Harbor-Hickam and Pacific Mis-sile Range Facility for thisyear’s exercise.Our international par-

ticipants and guests arethere to get realistic andrelevant training. I’m con-

fident our installationsand key tenant commandsare ready to support asafe, secure and successfultraining experience. Wetrain to be ready.Another goal of RIM-

PAC is to foster and sus-tain cooperative relation-ships. Such relationshipsare critical to ensuringthe safety of sea lanes andbuild speed of trust whenwe operate forward.Many of our Sai lors

and other service mem-bers will have a chance tomeet and make friendswith sailors from othercountries . Our morale,welfare and recreationteam will offer tours, ad-venture, entertainmentand tickets and trans-portat ion to shows,

including luau.We have planned many

sporting events, includinga RIMPAC Cup (not to beconfused with the WorldCup). There will be oppor-tunities to enjoy golf, bas-ketball , soccer, sandvolleyball, softball, ten-nis, bowling, bench press,indoor triathlon, swim-ming, surfing, kayaking,water polo and a sailingregatta, and many morecompetitive and funevents.MWR will provide many

other opportunities for in-teraction between host shipsand guest participants.Read our region/base paper“Ho’okele” each week to seewhat’s available. We lookforward to friendly get-to-gethers and healthy compe-tition.Adm. Arleigh Burke once

wrote: “One of the most es-sential elements of an ef-fective combat force is teamwork … A good team playerhas reconciled in his heartthe true correlation be-tween competition and co-operation.”So, to our teammates

here for RIMPAC — on be-half of every service mem-ber, family member andDoD civilian in Navy Re-gion Hawaii and NavalSurface Group Middle Pa-cific — welcome! And aswe say here in Hawaii,“aloha!”

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“Time that I spent with my family. Goingback from now I think it would be morebeneficial for me to see my kids grow-ing up.”

GGMM22 EErriicc HHaarrooUSS Michael Murphy (DDG 112)

“A photo album or SD card with 1,000photos on it. I can’t imagine showingpeople what life was like now betterthan with photos.”

MMaasstteerr SSggtt.. JJaassoonn KKaabbuuttaann735th Air Mobility Squadron

“I would place the American flag thatwas flown over Kabul, Afghanistan formy dad during my one year deployment.His patriotism continued even on hisfinal breath. Rest in peace, Wayne!”

LLSS11 CCaarrmmeenn AAddmmiirreeNOSC Springfield, Ore.

“The view from my hotel window.”

BBrreennddaa NNoonnnnwweeiilleerrHickam Chapel

“An aerial photo of the base to showthe changes that take place over thenext 100 years.”

LLtt.. jj..gg.. BBrryyaann LLaayyUSS Halsey (DDG 97)

The book ‘Tin Can Sailors.’ That waySailors even 100 years from now won’tever forget our roots and what it meansto be a true Sailor.”

SSeenniioorr AAiirrmmaann EEmmaannuueell AAttwwaatteerr8th Intelligence Squadron

“I would put a newspaper from today tosee the differences of what was goingon in today’s world.”

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Drop us a line at editor@hookelenews.com or karen.spangler@navy.mil

Provided by Lt. j.g. Eric Galassi and David D. Underwood Jr.

Official U.S. Navy photographUSS Ponchatoula (AO-148) refuels USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) while underway in the Pacific Ocean during Operation “RimPac75” on April 7, 1975. A Canadian navy frigate and HMCS Provider are in the left background with a U.S. Navy Knox-classescort ship following them. The Australian and New Zealand navies also took part in this operation. This year’s Rim of thePacific (RIMPAC) 2014 exercise began yesterday and is scheduled to run through Aug. 1.

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Director, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs

Agnes Tauyan

Deputy Director, Public AffairsBill Doughty

Director, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

Public AffairsGrace Hew Len

Managing EditorKaren Spangler

EditorDon Robbins

Assistant EditorBrandon Bosworth

Sports EditorRandy Dela Cruz

Sr. Graphic ArtistAntonio Verceluz

Graphic ArtistRichard Onaha Hutter

Commander, Navy Region Hawaii

Rear Adm. Rick Williams

Chief of StaffCapt. Mark Manfredi

Commander, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-HickamCapt. Jeffrey James

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If you could put some item fromtoday into a time capsule thatwould be opened in 100 years,what item would that be?

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June 27, 2014 Ho‘okele A-3

Ponchatoula refuels Kitty Hawk in RIMPAC 1975

Commentary

Welcome and ‘aloha!’ to RIMPAC participants

Rear Adm. Rick Williams

Brandon Bosworth

Assistant Editor, Ho`okele

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam(JBPHH) is once again participatingin the annual Feds Feed Familes pro-gram. Feds Feed Families is a chari-table campaign led by the UnitedStates Department of Agriculturethat collects canned goods and non-perishable food items for those inneed. The campaign began this

month and runs through the end ofAugust.Since the campaign began in 2009,

service members and federal workershave donated and collected 24.1 mil-lion pounds of food and other non-per-ishable items to support familiesacross America. Nearly 9 millionpounds of food were collected in 2014alone.Collection boxes for canned goods

and non-perishable food items havebeen placed at several locations

around JBPHH, including basechapels, the Naval Surface GroupMid-Pacific administration building,and the third floor of building 150. In-dividual commands will be placingtheir own collection boxes.The Feds Feed Families program

will accept donations through Aug.31.For more information, call Chief Reli-

gious Program Specialist Kimberly Bellat 473-4512 or visit www.fedsfeedfamilies.gov.

Feds Feed Families campaign launches at joint base

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Daniel ViramontesThe amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) transits while in formation during aphoto exercise. Peleliu will participate in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014.

June 27, 2014 Ho‘okele A-4

Rebecca Hommon

Navy Region Hawaii Environmental Counsel

Many Hawaii residents believein the concept of “aloha aina” —love of the land, which is markedby stewardship and reverence forthe environment, attributing spir-itual power to the Earth and itsfeatures as well as wildlife. •While on rest and relaxation or

during an operation, watch out forthe highly endangered Hawaiianmonk seal resting on beaches aswell as turtles near coral or on thenear shore. Both are endangeredspecies and have the right of way.Don’t get near them even thoughothers might do so. Take pictureswith high-powered lenses. •While snorkeling or diving, do

not step on or hit coral with fins.Please watch where you put yourfeet. Coral is alive, and hitting itbreaks and kills it. •Exposing your bare skin to

coral can result in painful cutsand possible infection. •Hiking near or in fresh water

streams has two invisible risksbeyond the usual trip and fall:flash floods and catching a diseasecalled leptospirosis due to wildanimals (pigs mostly) that live inthe uplands. Their feces containbacteria that drains into thestreams. The disease can causesevere nausea, chills, high feverwhich manifests seven to 14 daysafter exposure and, in worst cases,can be fatal. Hikes that lead off usual trails

can lead to a very narrow, steep

path where turning around isimpossible. Deaths have occurredwhen hikers lost their way ortried to take short cuts only to fallto their deaths. Don’t make a res-cuer risk his or her life to come getyou, based on your bad choice. •Kayaking to, or landing on,

several of the islands offshore ofOahu is illegal as they are birdsanctuaries and monk seal restingplaces. People are on shorewatching with binoculars and willreport the trespass. Authoritiescould be waiting upon your returnto shore. •Rip tides kill several every

year as people swim off shore andget caught, then try to fight theirway back. Swim parallel to theshore until the tide shifts, whichcould be a very long time.•Jellyfish can be seen in the

water and can cause burns as theytangle around feet or arms. Signsare usually posted when they arepresent. They usually arrive onthe tides seven to 11 days afterfull moon. •Portuguese man-of-war are

present year-round, usually onwindward (east-facing) beachessuch as Bellows. Both stings canbe extremely painful. Reef fish are not good eating as

they may contain a toxin (ciguat-era) and are usually too small to beof much value. While no fishinglicense is needed to fish from shorein Hawaii, there are size mini-mums and catch limits for manykinds of fish. The best choice is toleave the fish in the sea and enjoythem while snorkeling rather thaninjuring and wasting them.

Take care of Hawaii’s environment during RIMPAC

Karen S. Spangler

Managing Editor, Ho`okele

RIMPAC has arrived.Welcome to our friendsfrom 22 Pacific area na-tions – Australia, Brunei,Canada, Chile, Colombia,France, India, Indonesia,Japan, Malaysia, Mexico,Netherlands, New Zealand,Norway, People’s Republicof China, Peru, Republic ofKorea, Republic of thePhilippines, Singapore,Tonga and United King-dom – currently here in theHawaiian Islands to partic-ipate in Rim of the Pacific(RIMPAC) exercises 2014with the United StatesNavy. This is the 24th year

since 1971 that the RIM-PAC partic ipants haveconverged on Hawaii forthe multi-national mar-itime exercise.Although the duration

of time that the RIMPACpartic ipants wil l spendhere in the islands is brief– only about a month – thejoint exercise wil l helpthem to hone theirwarf ighting ski l ls , testtheir capabil i t ies , andpractice a variety of sce-narios that will foster andsustain cooperative rela-tionships. Through it all, approxi-

mately 25,000 mil itary

personnel wil l have theopportunity to improvecommunication and team-work, develop even bettercooperation with otherRIMPAC allies, and estab-l ish solid military rela-tionships and friendshipswith other nations fromthe Rim of the Pacific.The show of interna-

tional presence integrates49 surface ships and themight of the aircraft car-rier, USS Ronald Reagan,along with six submarinesand more than 200 air-craft. But although RIM-PAC is all about improvingmulti-national cooperationand inter-operability be-tween allies on the highseas and in a combat sce-nario, it also affords nu-merous opportunities tobuild friendships and ca-marader ie among na-tions. It offers the chance for

some st i f f , but fr iendlycompetition in sports andathletic events. It pro-vides the chance for RIM-PAC participants to learnabout each other’s coun-tries and cultures. And,s ince i t a l l takes p lacehere in paradise, it givesthose of us who live herethe opportunity to extendto our visitors the spirit ofa l oha and ohana forwhich Hawai i i s wel l -known.

Hopefully, while theyare here for RIMPAC, ourvisitors from many na-tions will have the chanceto try a snorkel ing orscuba diving adventure orjust relax on a sunnybeach overlooking theazure waters of the PacificOcean. Maybe they will enjoy a

climb to a perch on Dia-mond Head – high aboveWaikiki. Perhaps they willtake advantage of the var-ied music venues at the is-land’s popular nightspots.And, certainly, they will

have many chances to ap-pease their taste buds witha variety of foods frommany cultures – our veryuntypical “local” cuisine.But mostly , we hope

that they wil l return totheir native countries withpleasant memories of timespent in a paradise in themiddle of the blue Pacific– imbued with the welcom-ing spirit and hospitalityfrom this land of aloha.As we foster a spirit of

cooperation and communi-cation between our alliednations, we also extendour sincerest wel-come.Aloha to our RIM-PAC friends! (We welcome photos, sto-

ries and comments fromreaders. If you have com-ments, please send them to:Karen.spangler@navy.mil.)

CommentaryWindow on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-HickamWelcome to our RIMPAC friends

Karen S. Spangler

Managing Editor, Ho`okele

Here is a handy reference tosome of the most frequentlyused Hawaiian words, espe-cially those that you may comeacross during your time herein Hawaii:

Aloha – Aloha means hello,aloha means good-bye, alohameans love. You’ll hear it a lot.

Mahalo – Don’t be confusedwhen you see this word on lit-ter cans and trash binsthroughout the islands. It isn’tthe Hawaiian word for trash –it means “thank you” and inthis usage, mahalo for placingyour litter in the trash cansand helping to keep paradisebeautiful.

Ono – This is a special wordused to describe food that isyummy or delicious. Sayingthat something is ono is pay-

ing a huge compliment.Shaka – Shaka, meaning

“hang loose” or chill, or be laidback, is a greeting used inHawaii which is sometimesassociated with the surfercommunity. To give the shaka,extend the thumb and small-est finger while holding thethree middle fingers curled.Raise the hand in greetingwhile extending the back; itcan be rotated back and forthfor extra emphasis. People inHawaii use the shaka to con-vey the “aloha spirit,” a ges-ture of friendship and under-standing between the variousethnic cultures that residewithin Hawaii.

Pau hana – This is some-thing that everyone looks for-ward to – the end of the workday. Pau hana is especiallygood on aloha Friday.

Ohana – Family and asense of family are very impor-

tant in Hawaii and ohanameans extended family. OurRIMPAC participants are partof our Hawaii ohana.

Kane – This is theHawaiian word for man ormale and you will see it fre-quently on the door of themen’s restroom.

Wahine – This is theHawaiian word for woman orfemale and you will see thisHawaiian word on the door ofthe ladies’ restroom.

Keiki – Children in Hawaiiare frequently called keiki, aHawaiian word for children.

Mauka and makai – Togive you some sense of whereyou are or where you are try-ing to go, directions are fre-quently given using mauka(toward the mountain) ormakai (toward the sea).

Luau – You will see manyluau here in Hawaii. A luau isa traditional Hawaiian feast or

party which usually alsoincludes entertainment. Thecuisine at a luau will typicallyfeature such Hawaiian foodsas kalua pig, poi, lomi salmonand haupia (coconut).Hawaiian music and huladancers, and perhaps anopportunity to learn a fewhula moves, are part of the fes-tivities.

Pupu – This also refers tofood, but more of a finger food,appetizer, or hors d’oeuvres.Many of Hawaii’s pupu arealso ono.

Malama pono – Thismeans take good care with ortake good care of yourself andwe hope that you do.

A hui hou – This is a com-mon expression used inHawaii and it means until wemeet again. When you departHawaii after RIMPAC, youwill probably be wished a fonda hui hou.

Crash course in Hawaiianpronunciations: As you travelthroughout the state ofHawaii, you will notice manystreet names, places andvenues using Hawaiian words.There are only 13 letters in theHawaiian alphabet, five vowels(a, e, i, o and u) and eight con-sonants (h, k, l, m, n, p, w, `).The final Hawaiian consonant,the ` okina ( `), indicates a glot-tal stop which means yourbreath stops briefly asbetween the two parts of theEnglish term “oh-oh.” For themost part, all vowels are pro-nounced. Got it? Then try twisting your

tongue around the pronuncia-tion of Hawaii’s state fish, theHumuhumunukunukuapua`a.It is also called the Hawaiiantrigger fish.To our RIMPAC visitors, e

komo mai, which means comein or welcome, to Hawaii.

E komo mai means welcome

A multinational task force consisting of ships from Brunei, Singapore, the People’s Republic of China and the United States, led by the guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65)and including the guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83), transits the Pacific in formation during a group sail from Guam to Pearl Harbor.

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Brian T. Glunt

June 27, 2014 Ho‘okele A-5

(Left) Chief Machinist's Mate Michael Sears Jr. provides a guided tour tomembers of Boy Scout Troop 70 from Austin, Texas during a small boattour of Pearl Harbor. During their visit to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam,Troop 70 visited the USS Arizona Memorial and Surface Warfare OfficerSchool Command. Troop 70's aim is to foster citizenship, build charac-ter, and develop fitness through monthly camp-outs, weekly meetingsand community service projects.

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Tiarra Fulgham

(Above left) Lt. Col. Michael Fea (center), former 15th MedicalOperations Squadron commander, renders a salute to Col. VirginaGarner (left), 15th Medical Group commander, just prior to handing overcommand to Lt. Col. Jennifer Vecchione (right), in a ceremony June 20at the Missing Man Formation at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Fea isheaded to attend the Air War College at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.

U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Terri Paden

(Above right) Col. Michael Merritt (center), 15th Operations Group com-mander, addresses the audience during the 65th Airlift Squadronchange of command ceremony.

U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Terri Paden

Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class BrooksGraham from Ludington, Mich. directs alanding craft air cushion (LCAC) assignedto Amphibious Craft Unit (ACU) 5 into thewell deck of the amphibious assault shipUSS Peleliu (LHA 5) following a trainingexercise.

U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Will Gaskill

(Below) The Ticonderoga-class, guided-mis-sile cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65) transitsinto Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Laurie Dexter

(Left) U.S. Navy Sailors assist to moor Republic of Singapore frigate RSS Intrepid (F 69) following itsarrival at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014 exercise. U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Tiarra Fulgham

(Below) The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) passes the USS Missouriand USS Arizona memorials as the ship arrives in Hawaii for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014. U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Tim D. Godbee

June 27, 2014 Ho‘okele A-6

Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs

Hawaii summer is practically year-round. Sun, warm weather, beaches, mountains,volcanoes and tropical forests attract outdoors enthusiasts from all over the world, butfor military service members visiting for RIMPAC or living here, it is especially impor-tant to maintain outdoor safety awareness.Here are some tips to keep safe while enjoying outdoor activities in Hawaii:• Always use sunscreen outdoors to avoid sunburn.• Take plenty of water to stay hydrated and look for beach shade. • Research planned outdoor activities and develop a risk-prevention strategy before

venturing out. • Make sure you have the proper skills and training before participating in any

sport and remember to play at your level. Use the proper protective gear for the par-ticular sport you are playing to lessen the chances of being injured. • Unseen dangers can occur for those who enjoy hiking trips. Trails become very

slick when wet, so stay on marked trails.• Wear proper footwear and, for water sport activities, obey posted signs for ocean

currents and talk to the lifeguards who may know something particular about thatlocation. Search for online jellyfish warnings. • While swimming or engaging in any other outdoor activity, don’t let peer pressure

get you into a situation for which you are not trained and conditioned.• If hiking, things to bring are a medical kit, water and emergency supplies in case

it gets dark or in case of heavy rains, as well as having a fully charged cell phone.Bring a friend to hike with you, rather than hiking alone. • When kayaking, always have a life vest. • Avoid alcohol consumption when engaging in potentially dangerous outdoor activ-

ities. For more information, visit http://safetycenter.navy.mil on summer safety resources

and http://www.greatlifehawaii.com for safe and fun summer activities.(Editor’s note: Ho‘okele recently published two articles on summer safety in the May 23

and June 13 issues. Visit the following links to read the articles: http:/ / www.hookelenews.com/ tips-for-summer-safety/ and http:/ / www.hookelenews.com/ military-urged-to-stay-safe-while-enjoying-summer-activities/ .)

Summer safety advice for RIMPAC participants

Held every two years by Commander,U.S. Pacific Fleet, RIMPAC is a multina-tional maritime exercise that takes placein and around the Hawaiian Islands.RIMPAC is intended to provide a

unique training opportunity that helpsparticipants foster and sustain the coop-erative relationships that are critical toensuring the safety of the sea-lanes andsecurity of the world’s oceans.RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th in a series

of Pacific naval exercises, which beganin 1971 as an annual exercise andbecame a biannual exercise in 1974. Itis the world’s largest multi-nationalexercise. The participating nations andforces will exercise a wide range of capa-bilities and demonstrate the inherent

flexibility of maritime forces. Twenty-two nations, 49 surface ships,

six submarines, more than 200 aircraftand approximately 25,000 personnel willparticipate.This year’s exercise includesunits or personnel from Australia, Brunei,Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, India,Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico,Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway,People’s Republic of China, Peru, theRepublic of Korea, the Republic of thePhilippines, Singapore, Tonga, the UnitedKingdom and the United States.The first RIMPAC exercise in 1971

involved the U.S., U.K., Canada,Australia and New Zealand. The U.S.,Canada and Australia have participatedin every RIMPAC.

RIMPAC 2014 factsJoint Base Pearl Harbor-HickamMorale, Welfare and RecreationAthletics

RIMPAC sports tournaments will runduring in-port periods. The deadline haspassed and most are at full capacity.Awards will be given for each event list-ed below:First in-port period events (June 28 to

July 7), will be eligible toward RIMPACCup.The following events will be heldfrom June 28 through July 7:• Basketball tournament at Joint BasePearl Harbor-Hickam Fitness Center.

• Soccer tournament at Ward Field. • Indoor volleyball tournament at JointBase Pearl Harbor-Hickam FitnessCenter and Naval Station Gym.

• Four-person sand volleyball tourna-ment at Wentworth Volleyball SandCourts.

• Softball tournament at Millican Field. The following events will be held onJune 30:• Bowling team tournament at NavalStation Bowling Center (three starttimes).

• Swim meet at Scott Pool.• Outrigger canoe race at Rainbow BayMarina.

From June 30 to July 7, there will be a sin-gles and doubles tennis tournament atWentworth Tennis Facility. • July 2 - 5K run will begin at RIMPACCentral across from Bravo Pier.

• July 2 - Golf tournament will be held atMamala Bay Golf Course.

• July 3 - Bench press contest will be heldat Joint Base Pearl Harbor-HickamFitness Center.

• July 3 - Strong arm contest (pull-ups andchin-ups) will be held at Joint Base PearlHarbor-Hickam Fitness Center. Second in-port period events (from July

31 to Aug. 2), will not be eligible towardthe RIMPAC Cup. • July 31, a sailing regatta will be held atRainbow Bay Marina. The following events will be held from

July to Aug. 2:• Basketball tournament will be held atJoint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam FitnessCenter.

• Soccer tournament at Ward Field. • Indoor volleyball tournament at JointBase Pearl Harbor-Hickam FitnessCenter and Naval Station Gym.

• Softball tournament at Millican Field. • On Aug. 1, a 5K run will begin at RIM-

PAC Central across from Bravo PierLibertyDaily events for single Sailors/Airmen

modified for RIMPAC.• June 28 - hiking trip and paintball. • June 29 - shuttle for souvenirs andbeach bay at Bellows Air ForceStation.

• June 30 - go kart racing. • July 1 - horseback riding and golf atKealohi.

• July 2 - dinner cruise in Honolulu. • July 3 - casino night at BeemanCenter.

• July 4 - Independence Day celebra-tion at Ward Field.

• July 5 - kayaking trip and waterparktrip.

• July 6 - mini golf/zipline trip and dayhike.

• July 7 - night fishing at HickamHarbor.

Information, Tickets & Travel (ITT) Scheduled daily outings are scheduled

with various ITT vendors across theisland. The price includes transportationfrom Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.Activities include local island tours, heli-copter rides, luaus, parasailing, shows,ATV rides, go karts and water park.Many already have a high amount of con-firmed purchases.Outdoor recreationDaily outdoor activities with MWR

Outdoor Adventure Center and OutdoorRecreation guides are scheduled on baseand around the island. Activities includesurfing, snorkeling, hiking, fishing, pad-dle boarding, kayaking and bicycling.Many activities are already sold out.Club Pearl• Various promotions will be heldnightly in the clubs.

• Brews & Cues will host pool chal-lenges.

• The Country Bar will have variouspromotions and contests.

Sam Choy’s Island Style SeafoodGrille• The restaurant will have expandedhours, open until 10 p.m. during thein-port period.

• The afternoon music schedule will beexpanded to daily from June 26-30(normally only on Fridays). The Julyschedule is to be determined.

• Random parties and promotions. For detailed information on the RIM-

PAC events, visit the http://www.greatlifehawaii.com/index/RIMPAC.html web-site.

RIMPAC to include sports tournaments, recreation

The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN76) is en route to Hawaii for Rim of thePacific (RIMPAC) 2014.

U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Dustin Kelling

June 27, 2014 Ho‘okele A-7

Story and photo byDenise Emsley

Naval FacilitiesEngineering CommandHawaii

The Navy has hired acontractor to install a soilvapor extraction (SVE)system at Joint BasePearl Harbor-Hickam(JBPHH) at Onizuka Vil-lages, Hickam near thebase commissary and ex-change, beginning withdrilling efforts scheduledfrom June to July.“The installation of the

SVE system is completelysafe and wil l requiredril l ing beneath somebuildings and roadswithin Onizuka Village,”said Brian Whitehouse,Naval Facilities Engineer-

ing Command (NAVFAC)Hawaii remedial projectmanager. “Residents and base

personnel passing by thehousing area began seeingworkers outside aroundMay 19, performing util-ity surveys and markingdril l ing locations,” hesaid.In 2013, the Navy con-

ducted an environmentalinvestigation in OnizukaVillage to determine thelocations and amount ofpetroleum stained soil be-neath the area. The inves-tigation concluded thatwhile there were no detec-tions of petroleum vaporsinside homes or immedi-ately beneath buildingfoundations, three areashave elevated concentra-tions of petroleum in soil

vapor above recommendedaction levels at depths offour to six feet belowground surface outsidesome residences.An SVE system with

horizontal wells beneathresidences wil l removeand treat elevated soil va-por. It has a vacuumpump which will extractsoil vapors from soil porespaces into the under-ground wells and pullthem to the SVE enclo-sure across Freedom Av-enue.Drilling began the week

of June 2 and is expectedto last for approximatelysix to seven weeks, onweekdays and during day-light hours.For the protection of all

residents from construc-tion hazards, a temporary

fence will encompass thework zones.After completion of the

horizontal drilling, shal-low vertical borings willbe drilled into the soil atthe 10 locations. A soil va-por monitoring point willbe installed in the soil ateach of these locationswith work expected to becompleted within twodays.“NAVFAC Hawaii rec-

ognizes the concerns ex-pressed by many resi-dents and appreciatestheir patience while itperforms construction andtesting,” said Whitehouse.“We will continue to workwith base leadership andHickam Communities tokeep residents informedof work schedules and thelatest developments.”

Soil vapor extraction system to be installed at Onizuka Village housing

An employee from contractor AECOM operates a horizontaldrill rig June 10 that will install a soil vapor extraction (SVE)system at Onizuka Village housing at Joint Base PearlHarbor-Hickam.

Staff Sgt. Alexander Martinez

15th Wing Public Affairs

Balancing an Air Force careerand being a mother didn’t seem tobe enough for Tech. Sgt. ShaDonnaMcPhaul, the 324th IntelligenceSquadron NCO in charge of knowl-edge operations. In addition tothose fulltime jobs, she decided toadd another project to her life —one that makes a positive differ-ence in the homeless veteran com-munity. After researching online and

with the help of volunteers,McPhaul started the process of cre-ating a non-profit organization,Mo’s Heroes, Inc., an organizationthat provides services and informa-tion to assist homeless veterans inreintegrating into the labor force. “This is a passion of mine, and

I’ve always been the type of personto help others,” McPhaul said. “Ourveterans need all the help they canget, so I pulled my resources to-gether to start this project and helpget the vets back on their feet andreintegrated into society.”McPhaul, a native of Fayet-

teville, N.C., can recall growing up

near Fort Bragg and seeing home-less veterans and veterans in need.One evening in late 2013, she decided it was time to make a dif-ference and help. From that pointon, the planning of Mo’s Heroes

was in full swing. “I knew that I had the knowl-

edge and the resources to do this,”McPhaul said. “Most people thatvolunteer with us are veteransthemselves, so they were more

than willing to help us get orga-nized and put their professions to-gether to get things done.”Mo’s Heroes, Inc. is an employ-

ment-focused organization, provid-ing services to help with jobplacement, training, job develop-ment, career counseling and re-sume preparation. In addition, theorganization will provide support-ive services such as clothing assis-tance, housing assistance, referralsto medical and substance abusetreatment, and transportation as-sistance.“No veteran deserves to be living

underneath a bridge or in theircar,” McPhaul said. “We want togive them peace of mind by secur-ing a roof over their head.”So far, Mo’s Heroes has part-

nered with a Honolulu homelessshelter, assisting the homeless andpeople at risk of being homeless, ona trial basis in order to furtherbuild the organization’s plan. Thishelps Mo’s Heroes better assesswhat local homeless veterans needin order to maximize assistance. Chaplain (Capt.) Deborah Hugh-

ley from the 15th Wing volunteeredwith Mo’s Heroes during a visit to alocal homeless shelter. Volunteersserved food to homeless veterans

and listened to their stories abouthow they got into their current sit-uation.“I was happy to be there, and

[the veterans] were happy to haveus come out to visit,” Hughley said.“It let them know we are thinkingabout them and taking steps tohelp them further in the future, sono homeless veteran is left behind.Just because a person no longerserves in the military doesn’t meanwe aren’t still family.”McPhaul said another part of

creating Mo’s Heroes is the posi-tive impact it can have on her son. “It’s important to be a good ex-

ample for my son and help him un-derstand how important veteransare to this country, and we shouldalways find ways to help them,”McPhaul said. While working full-time, taking

care of her family and managing anon-profit organization seems likea lot, McPhaul finds satisfaction inknowing she is helping others earnwhat she has and cherishes. “It takes a lot out of me but when

everything is up and running help-ing veterans, that’s my payoff,”McPhaul said. “We’ll be helpingthese people get back on their feet,and it will be so worth it to see.”

Hickam NCO proves ‘everybody is a hero to somebody’

Photo courtesy of Tech. Sgt. ShaDonna McPhaulTech Sgt. ShaDonna McPhaul (far left) helps out at a homeless outreachevent June 14 at Tripler Army Medical Center Chapel.

June 27, 2014 Ho‘okele B-1

Pound Town defeats Chung-Hoon for softball titleStory and photos byRandy Dela Cruz

Sports Editor, Ho‘okele

The 647th SecurityForces Squadron (647 SFS)Pound Town rallied for sixruns in the second inningand got a two-run shot fromAirman 1st Class DerricRoss in the fourth to defeatUSS Chung-Hoon (DDG93), 9-2, on June 22 and cap-ture the 2014 Joint BasePearl Harbor-Hickam intra-mural softball champi-onship at Millican Field.The win was Pound

Town’s second base softballtitle. The team won the in-augural base trophy fouryears ago and marked theteam’s third appearance inthe championship game infour years.“This is my third year

now, so this is sweet,” saidPound Town pitcher EddieSilva, a Department of De-fense civilian, who even at58 is still going strong. “Wefinally got the opportunity.Myself and a lot of the guysare new, so I don’t thinkanyone was here for the firstone.”Silva pitched an out-

standing game and startedoff by holding Chung-Hoonto only two base runners inthe first three innings.In the bottom of the sec-

ond, after one out, Ross gotthings started for PoundTown by slamming a double.Senior Airman Tweeter

Riddle followed up with an-other two-bagger to drive inRoss with the first run ofthe game.The next hitter, Senior

Airman Keith Munson,drilled a single to put run-ners on first and third be-

fore Staff Sgt. JustinKlukan delivered a base hitdown the left-field line todrive in Riddle.Master-at-Arms 2nd

Class William Bryan sin-gled to drive in another run,and then with two runnersin scoring position at secondand third, Silva camethrough with a double todrive in two runners for a 5-0 lead.“Looking at it, one out,

just trying to hit the ball

backdoor at least,” saidSilva about his clutch hit.“Anything to get the run-ners to move up and I thinkI got all of it.”Later, Silva scored the fi-

nal run of the inning on asingle by Master-at-Arms1st Class Jami Tedrow.“We’re looking for innings

like that,” Silva said follow-ing the rally. “That’s whatkeeps us going. This game isall about momentum.”Another one, two, three

inning by Silva in the top ofthe third kept the score at 6-0, but the veteran pitcherexperienced his first bit oftrouble after giving up back-to-back singles by SonarTechnician (Surface) 2ndClass Corey Cauffiel andAll-Armed Forces infielderElectrician’s Mate 1st ClassJake Alicuban to open thetop of the fourth.However, Silva settled

down to get the next two hit-ters on infield pop-ups to re-

gain control of the game.Although Silva did give

up an RBI single to Chung-Hoon pitcher ElectronicsT e c hn i c i a n 1 s t C l a s sStephan Raymond, he wasable to get out of the inningwithout any further dam-age.“You just got to try your

best and don’t give them toomuch opportunities,” Silvasaid. “You just throw strikesand see what they can dowith it.”

With the score at 6-1,Pound Town went rightback to work in the bottomof the frame and got a lead-off single from Tedrow.After the next batter was

called out on a deadballback to the box, Ross wal-loped a long fly ball over thehead of the Chung-Hooncenterfielder and thenrounded the bases for a two-run, inside-the-park homer.“For me, this is still only

my second year playing,”Ross admitted. “I don’tthink I’ve got the skills ofplacing it where I want. Ijust kind of swing and seewhat happens.”In the top of the sixth,

Chung-Hoon picked up arun on a sacrifice byCauffiel, but Pound Townfinished off their opponentwith an RBI single by Rid-dle for the final score.Raymond, who pitched a

solid game overall forChung-Hoon, said all it tookwas a bad inning and PoundTown took full advantageof it.“I switched up the way I

pitched,” Raymond saidabout Pound Town’s big in-ning. “I was spinning theball instead of throwing theknuckleball. Once I startedgoing back to the knuckle-ball, they were popping it upa lot.”While Silva might be one

of the oldest players in theleague, he said after gettinghis first championship, hehas no thoughts of hangingup his cleats just yet.“They keep me going,”

said Silva about his team-mates. “We got some guysthat will be here to carry onagain. I guarantee we’ll betaking again the same timenext year.”

Airman 1st Class Derric Ross slams a double that ignited a six-run rally in the bottom of the second inning for 647thSecurity Forces Squadron (647 SFS) Pound Town.

(Clockwise from above left): Staff Sgt. Justin Klukan slides safely into third base.Pound Town pitcher Eddie Silva delivers a pitch.Senior Airman Keith Munson reaches for his first-place trophy from teammate Senior Airman Tweeter Riddle.Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Jake Alicuban moves into position to catch an infield fly.

June 27, 2014 Ho‘okele B-2

Summer youth camps reach out with more varietyStory and photo byRandy Dela Cruz

Sports Editor, Ho‘okele

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Morale, Welfareand Recreation (MWR)Youth Sports division hasalways provided a positiveenvironment for kids to de-velop and grow within ac-tivities, such as basketball,soccer, flag football and awhole lot more.Always seeking to supply

the base’s youth with morefun things to do, MWRYouth Sports has taken thesummer youth camps to aneven higher level for 2014.“We have expanded,”

said Jim Cosper, youthsports and fitness directorfor MWR at Joint BasePear l Harbor -Hickam.“We’ve opened about threemore camps than usual. Iknow we’re adding gymnas-tics and we’re looking at do-ing paintball and cheer.We’re excited and hoping toreach every different kindof population.”Judging from the recent

basketball clinic, base par-ents have responded with arousing endorsement for thesummer programs as 32kids from ages 10-15 at-tended the five-day hoopsinstruction in the afternoonsession. An equal amount ofyouth, ages 7-9, participatedin the morning session.The camp, run by former

collegiate basketball playerBershuan Thompson withthe assistance of MWRrecreational assistantsRandall Cayco and KimaryColean, was divided intotwo four-hour sessions thatbegan with drills and pro-gressed into live scrim-mages that were used toreinforce the day’s earlierlessons.“This builds their skills,”

said Colean, who addedthat the camps go hand-in-hand with the variousyouth programs on base.

“Some of them have neverplayed the sport before, sothen learning the funda-mentals and the basicsskills help them move fur-

ther and join a team.”The basic camp founda-

tion, Cayco said, is not onlyapplied in basketball but inall of the other camps that

will be held on base thissummer.“We want to focus on in-

troducing these kids to dif-ferent kinds of sports,” he

said. “For instance, wehave soccer camps, golfcamps and a multitude ofdifferent camps. Hopefully,they’ll get interested and

take it even further.”Thompson, who has been

coming to Hawaii for thepast seven years to run thebasketball camp, said thatwhile the kids seem to havefun, he definitely has ablast in passing on his loveof the sport.“I used to live in the is-

lands, but now I live inNorth Carolina,” Thompsonsaid. “I really like comingback to give back to thekids because I feel it’s im-portant for the next genera-tion to know how to playthe game. I was in theirshoes years ago, and that’swhat helped me go to col-lege and get some court ex-perience.”While North Carolina is a

long way to travel to offerhis help to the base’s youth,Thompson said he couldn’tthink of being in a betterplace.“This is vacation for me,”

he said. “I really enjoy it,and it’s just really refresh-ing to give back to the kids.”In addition to teaching

skills in sports, Thompsonsaid that, like leaguesports, the camps are agreat way to keep childrenactive and moving.“We’re really interested

in interweaving disciplinewith staying fit,” he admit-ted. “Obesity is so much ofan issue, so it’s one of thethings we try and get kidsmoving. And while we’regetting them moving, we’regetting their brains movingas well.”Cosper said that while he

is happy with the responseof base families this year,he added that there is al-ways room for more andthat there is still time tosign up their kids.“If parents would like to

sign up for an upcomingcamp, it’s not a problem,”Cosper said. “They aremore than welcome to reg-ister, either through our of-fice or at www.greatlifehawaii.com.”

Nathan Olsen goes up for a shot during the MWR Youth Sports basketball camp. Olsen, who is 13 years old, also playsin the MWR Youth Sports summer basketball league as a member of the Heat.

Hawaii’s Finest Flag Football connects with armed forcesStory and photo byRandy Dela Cruz

Sports Editor, Ho‘okele

On athletic fields across the is-land, Oahu’s military are making ahuge impact on local sports fromsoftball to soccer and even flagfootball.Since taking over Hawaii’s

Finest Flag Football (HFFF), MikeTodd, a military veteran and cur-rent Department of Defense civil-ian at Joint Intelligence OperationCenter, has provided a directpipeline for the armed forces to notonly compete in, but also share ca-maraderie with local communities.While just beginning its second

season, the league is held year-round. HFFF is home to six all-military teams, with three of themcoming directly from Joint BasePearl Harbor-Hickam.On June 21, the JBPHH All-

Stars, which competes as Empirein the HFFF, took on the second-place Da Goons at Mililani 10-Acres Park.While Empire gave the Da

Goons all they could handle in thefirst half, a couple of turnoverschanged the base team’s fortunesin a hurry.After a pick-six by Staff Sgt.

Nick Brandenburg, 647th Civil En-gineer Squadron (647 CES), putEmpire up by four points at 20-16,Da Goons responded by posting 30unanswered points to take a 46-20lead en route to a 58-28 victory.“It’s frustrating to lose,” Turner

said. “But we’re a young team and

we’re coming together. We’re get-ting better and better every week.”After falling behind, Da Goons

came back right away on only fourplays with quarterback Kealii Per-bera finding Troy Matautia for sixand a 22-20 advantage.The two-point conversion

made it 24-20, which stood

through halftime.Perbera kept the hot hand going

into the second and opened withanother scoring strike to make it32-20 before his brother Kekoa in-tercepted a Turner pass to set upDa Goons at the Empire five.On first down, the Perbera

brothers hooked up on a short toss

to the end zone to extend the leadto 20 after the two-point conver-sion.Empire gave up one more touch-

down before the team finally brokethrough to get one more score inthe books.Turner connected with Master

Sgt. Armando Chavez (HQ

PACAF) for the team’s final scoreof the game before Da Goonstacked on two more touchdowns ona pass from Perbera and anotherpick-six from the defense.“That’s a great defense,” Turner

acknowledged. “A couple of ourroutes were there and a coupleweren’t there. They just played all-around defense.”In addition to Da Goons’ tight

defense, the team also stepped upto dominate on offense.Matautia, who had a pick-six to

go along with one touchdown re-ception, said that he and his team-mates saw a soft spot in theEmpire’s defense.“We noticed that their safeties

played wide, so we attacked themiddle,” he said. “The middlebacker was left there by himself.”Although the game pitted an all-

local team against an all-militarysquad, Matautia said that on thefield, everybody is a brother.Besides Empire, two more

teams, Rise up (HQ PACAF) andOverrated, Hawaii Air NationalGuard are from JBPHH.“We’re all local boys. We’re all

good friends,” he said. We’re justtrying to play a sport that we love.It’s cool having them (military).”Turner said that while getting

an opportunity to play football isalways attractive, spending timein communities around the islandis even more rewarding.“This is definitely helpful,”

Turner said. “Coming in here, Ithink this creates camaraderiewith the local community. Win orlose, we definitely look forward tocoming out into the community.”

Master Sgt. Armando Chavez reaches for a pass thrown by quarterback Tech. Sgt. Terrance Turner in aHawaii’s Finest Flag Football league game.

Anna Marie General

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Public Affairs

As technology changesover time and communica-tion shifts to a digital age,the use of social media con-tinues to rise in the mili-tary.“Leveraging assets that

we already have from ournews releases, videos andphotos, can be integratedthrough the use of socialmedia as an effective com-munication tool,” said JasonKelly, director of U.S.Navy’s Social and EmergingMedia.According to the Navy

Command Social MediaHandbook, social media, as

part of the overall commu-nications strategy, helpsfulfill the obligation to com-municate with stakeholdersby providing another meansof sharing information withinternal and external audi-ences.“The amount of informa-

tion that’s out there is in-creasing each year, and aswe progress, these numberscan only be expected to in-crease again. So it’s nolonger a question of why weare doing this, but how wecan leverage it and make itwork better for the fleet,”added Kelly.Social media continues to

be popular among servicemembers and their familiesas a means of communica-tion to stay in touch in real-

time. In past generations,families were only able tostay in touch through let-ters and long distance land-line telephones. Now, theuse of smartphone devices,tablets and the Internet hasevolved, making instantcommunication possible.While social media allows

people to network, interactand share informationworldwide, service mem-bers and their familiesshould also consider therisks and vulnerabilities inboth personal and com-mand activities by practic-ing Operations Security(OPSEC).Some tips provided by the

Naval OPSEC SupportTeam are as follows:• Remember computer

security. Do not be an easytarget for computer crimes.Antivirus software is criti-cal to protect from virusesand other malicious at-tacks.• Verify all friend re-

quests. Those with ulteriormotives often initiate con-tact with a friend request.• Utilize all available pri-

vacy settings. Customizeavailable settings to be assecure as possible. Be care-ful of what you and yourfriends post and makeavailable to the world.• Closely monitor your

children’s use of the Inter-net. Children are especiallyvulnerable on the Internetand make easy targets.Monitor to insure they arenot posting critical and per-

sonal information.• Understand the risks

associated with Geotagging.From virtual check-ins touploading photos with geo-graphical information,users are posting detailedphysical location online forthe world to see.Each military branch

prov ides soc ia l med iagu idance on what andwhat not to post as a ser-vice member or familymember. Following theseguidelines not only pro-tects from potential adver-saries, it also educates onkeeping sensitive informa-tion safe and being carefulwhat you share online.Even when you think you

are just talking to familiesand friends on social net-

works, you never know whois watching and collectinginformation about you.Once information is postedonline, it’s there forever,even after it has beendeleted.With the evolution of new

technology, social mediaplatforms are great commu-nication tools to get theword out for a commandevent, to reconnect and toshare your stories with yourfamily and friends. Servicemembers are encouraged tomake use of the benefits ofinstant communicationthrough social media, butto be mindful of the bestpractices of OPSEC. Visithttp://www.defense.gov/socialmedia/ to view social me-dia guidelines.

Embracing the evolution of social media while mindful of OPSEC

The Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Morale, Welfare and Recre-ation July 4 Celebration will begin at3:30 p.m. Friday on Ward Field.Multi-platinum recording artists 3

Doors Down will headline the evening’sentertainment at 7:30 p.m.The event finale will consist of a fire-

works show which begins at 9 p.m.Free activities will include a petting

zoo, “Xpress Train,” airbrush tattoos,batting cage and a 360-degree photobooth. The event will also include freepizza samples while supplies last and acar show exhibit.Rides will be available for purchase.

There will be food and beverage booths.Food choices will include hot dogs,

burgers, plate lunches and sweets.Participants can register and have

their sponsor’s punch card filled beforeturning it in at the sponsor’s tent.They will have a shot at prizes includ-ing gift cards and a trip to Las Vegas.

Safety and security guidelines havebeen established for the event. (Seeinfo box below).

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For the safety and security of patrons,and to expedite entry into the event, thefollowing guidelines have been issuedfor the July 4 celebration at Joint BasePearl Harbor-Hickam.

TThhee ffoolllloowwiinngg iitteemmss aarree nnoott ppeerrmmiitttteedd:: • Audio and video recording devices and

cameras, including tablets and comput-ers, computer bags and camera bags.

• Purses larger than a clutch bag. • Food and beverage, water bottles, cool-

ers or thermoses. • All bags including backpacks, briefcas-

es, fanny packs and cinch bags. • Seat cushions, wagons, umbrellas or

luggage of any kind. • Tents or barbecues. • Weapons and blades of any type.• Pets and animals with the exception of

service animas.

TThhee ffoolllloowwiinngg aarree ppeerrmmiitttteedd iitteemmss::• Cell phones.• Strollers for infants and/or children in

attendance and diaper bags with dia-

pers, infant bottles with formula, infantand toddler food.

• Hand-carried ponchos, hats, sunscreen,jackets, blankets, folding chairs not toexceed 32 inches in height. Leave allchair bags in your car.

• Clutch purses or clutch bags, with orwithout handle or strap, five inchesheight by seven inches by one inch deep.

• Items can be carried in a clear, dispos-able plastic bag, no larger than quartsize (seven inches by eight inches).

Exceptions may be made for thosewith extenuating medical circum-stances.All personnel and items are subject to

search. North Road will be closed from noon

until the end of event from Nimitz Gateto the Pearl Harbor Boulevard intersec-tion street along Ward Field. Pearl Harbor Boulevard will be closed

from 8 p.m. until the end of event fromNorth Road to Scott Pool (the streetalong Bravo piers).

Safety guidelines for July 4

July 4 Celebration - Ward Field

MWR Marketing photos

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Wheel Throwing will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays, June 1 – July 6 at the Hickam Arts and Crafts Center. Participants should be ages 16 and older. The class includes creating functional and decorative ceramic forms on the potter’s wheel. All basics will be covered. FMI: 448-9907.

Teen Summer Sessions begin June 4. There will be field trips, programs and projects. Sessions are open to ages 13-18 at the Hickam Teen Center. FMI: 448-0418.

Summer Fun Art Classes will be held Tuesdays – Fridays 10 a.m. to noon starting June 12. Kids ages 7-14 can create sculptures, tile for a mural, clay, fabric and more. There will be a different project every week. Register early. FMI: 448-9907.

Family/Group Sailing Instructions will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Saturdays, June 1 – 29 at Rainbow Bay Marina. The course offers a brief introduction to sailing and is open to eligible adults and family member 10 years of age and older. FMI:473-0279.

Golf Demo Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 1 at Mamala Bay Golf Course. This is a chance

to try out some of the latest golf equipment at the driving range. FMI: 449-2300.

Blue Pin Special will be held from 9:30 to noon on Sundays in June at the Naval Station Bowling Center. Participants can knock down a blue pin on their first ball when the blue pin is in the head position and receive one free game coupon good on their next visit. It is limited to one coupon per person per game. FMI: 473-2574.

Hawaiian Quilted Pillow class will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. or 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays, June 4 – 25 at the Hickam Arts and Crafts Center. Classes are for ages 14 and older. Students will learn the “snowflake” method of cutting out a Hawaiian motif and the technique of needle-turn applique to apply the design to a background fabric. FMI: 448-9907.

Free Ladies Golf Clinic will begin at 4 p.m. June 5 at Barbers Point Golf Course. FMI: 682-1911.

Around the World with Books Quilt activity will begin at 2 p.m. June 6 at the Hickam Library. Participants can decorate a fabric with a picture from their favorite book. The square will be included in a quilt to be hung in the library. FMI: 448-8299.

The MWR Summer Concert series will start June 21 and continuing through September. The concerts will feature the Pacific Fleet Band, Air Force Band of the Pacific, and Marine Forces Pacific Concert Band. The June and July dates will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Hickam Harbor, on the lawn in front of Sam Choy’s Island Style Seafood Grille.

The August and September dates will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the grassy area between the ITT Fleet Store and Scott Pool. Attendees should bring a beach chair or blanket, favorite treats and beverages. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at Sam Choy’s for the June and July dates and at the Fleet Store (until 6 p.m.) at the August and September shows.

“This a great way to truly enjoy the Hawaiian weather and our military bands. These shows will be relaxing, enjoyable and a great way to spend your summer nights under the stars,” said Lara Katine, MWR special events director. For more information, visit greatlifehawaii.com.

Summer Concert Series kicks off June 21

MWR Marketing photo

MWR Marketing photo

White Plains Beach to host All-Military Surf ClassicWhite Plains beach is hosting its annual Hawaiian

Island Creations – Quiksilver All–Military Surf Classic. Each year more than 100 military service members and family members enter the contest. The divisions include keiki 12 and under, open long board, active duty/military short board and active duty/military long board. Applications must be turned in by June 2 at the White Plains Beach Surf Shack or Hickam Marina Office. Retirees, reservists, Department of Defense civilians and family members can enter one division only.

“My staff and I look forward to this event every year and so do our MWR patrons. It’s a great way to show off what they have learned since moving here in a competitive but safe environment,” said Marvin Nuestro, lifeguard and event organizer.

Not a big surfer? Spectators can watch the competition and cheer on the surfers while enjoying the sunshine and sand of White Plains Beach. For more information, call 682-4925 or visit greatlifehawaii.com.

Live the Great Life

Live the Great Life

Live the Great Life

Live the Great Life

CChhiinnaattoowwnn FFoooodd && HHiissttoorriicc TToouurrwill be held from 8:45 a.m. to 1p.m. Saturday. Participants can dis-cover the history of Honolulu’sChinatown, sample Chinese treatsand have a traditional dim sumlunch. The tour departs from theInformation, Tickets & TravelHickam office. FMI: 448-2295.

YYoouutthh FFaallll NNFFLL FFllaagg FFoooottbbaallllRReeggiissttrraattiioonn period opens June 30and closes Aug. 1 for youth ages 5to 15 years old. The season runsfrom September to December. The

fee is $70. Registration is availableat www.greatlifehawaii.com. FMI:473-0789.

YYoouutthh FFaallll VVoolllleeyybbaallll RReeggiissttrraattiioonnperiod opens June 30 and closes Aug. 1 for youth ages 7 to 14 years old. The season runsSeptember to December. The fee is$70. Registration is available atwww.great lifehawaii.com. FMI:473-0789.

TThhee AArrtt FFaarrmm ccllaassss for youth ages5 to 9 years old will be held from 1

to 3 p.m. June 30 through July 3 atthe Hickam Arts & Crafts Center.The focus of this class will be ondrawing and painting animals.Tuition is $55 and includes sup-plies. FMI: 448-9907.

FFrreeee LLaaddiieess GGoollff CClliinniicc will begin at

9:30 a.m. July 2 at Barbers PointGolf Course. Registration and FMI:682-1911.

WWiiii WWeeddnneessddaayy will be held from 2to 4 p.m. July 2 at the HickamLibrary. The Nintendo Wii game con-sole will be available free for use by

youth ages 6 to 16 years old. FMI:449-8299.

GGoollff DDeemmoo DDaayy will be held from 4 to6:30 p.m. July 2 at Navy-Marine GolfCourse. Golfers can try out some ofthe latest golf equipment for free atthe driving range. FMI: 471-0142.

Your Weekly Fun with MWRVisit www.greatlifehawaii.com or subscribe to MWR’s digital magazine Great Life Hawaii.

Live the Great LifeYour Weekly Fun with MWRVisit www.greatlifehawaii.com, or subscribe to MWR’s digital magazine Great Life Hawaii.

Wheel Throwing will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays, June 1 – July 6 at the Hickam Arts and Crafts Center. Participants should be ages 16 and older. The class includes creating functional and decorative ceramic forms on the potter’s wheel. All basics will be covered. FMI: 448-9907.

Teen Summer Sessions begin June 4. There will be field trips, programs and projects. Sessions are open to ages 13-18 at the Hickam Teen Center. FMI: 448-0418.

Summer Fun Art Classes will be held Tuesdays – Fridays 10 a.m. to noon starting June 12. Kids ages 7-14 can create sculptures, tile for a mural, clay, fabric and more. There will be a different project every week. Register early. FMI: 448-9907.

Family/Group Sailing Instructions will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Saturdays, June 1 – 29 at Rainbow Bay Marina. The course offers a brief introduction to sailing and is open to eligible adults and family member 10 years of age and older. FMI:473-0279.

Golf Demo Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 1 at Mamala Bay Golf Course. This is a chance

to try out some of the latest golf equipment at the driving range. FMI: 449-2300.

Blue Pin Special will be held from 9:30 to noon on Sundays in June at the Naval Station Bowling Center. Participants can knock down a blue pin on their first ball when the blue pin is in the head position and receive one free game coupon good on their next visit. It is limited to one coupon per person per game. FMI: 473-2574.

Hawaiian Quilted Pillow class will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. or 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays, June 4 – 25 at the Hickam Arts and Crafts Center. Classes are for ages 14 and older. Students will learn the “snowflake” method of cutting out a Hawaiian motif and the technique of needle-turn applique to apply the design to a background fabric. FMI: 448-9907.

Free Ladies Golf Clinic will begin at 4 p.m. June 5 at Barbers Point Golf Course. FMI: 682-1911.

Around the World with Books Quilt activity will begin at 2 p.m. June 6 at the Hickam Library. Participants can decorate a fabric with a picture from their favorite book. The square will be included in a quilt to be hung in the library. FMI: 448-8299.

The MWR Summer Concert series will start June 21 and continuing through September. The concerts will feature the Pacific Fleet Band, Air Force Band of the Pacific, and Marine Forces Pacific Concert Band. The June and July dates will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Hickam Harbor, on the lawn in front of Sam Choy’s Island Style Seafood Grille.

The August and September dates will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the grassy area between the ITT Fleet Store and Scott Pool. Attendees should bring a beach chair or blanket, favorite treats and beverages. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at Sam Choy’s for the June and July dates and at the Fleet Store (until 6 p.m.) at the August and September shows.

“This a great way to truly enjoy the Hawaiian weather and our military bands. These shows will be relaxing, enjoyable and a great way to spend your summer nights under the stars,” said Lara Katine, MWR special events director. For more information, visit greatlifehawaii.com.

Summer Concert Series kicks off June 21

MWR Marketing photo

MWR Marketing photo

White Plains Beach to host All-Military Surf ClassicWhite Plains beach is hosting its annual Hawaiian

Island Creations – Quiksilver All–Military Surf Classic. Each year more than 100 military service members and family members enter the contest. The divisions include keiki 12 and under, open long board, active duty/military short board and active duty/military long board. Applications must be turned in by June 2 at the White Plains Beach Surf Shack or Hickam Marina Office. Retirees, reservists, Department of Defense civilians and family members can enter one division only.

“My staff and I look forward to this event every year and so do our MWR patrons. It’s a great way to show off what they have learned since moving here in a competitive but safe environment,” said Marvin Nuestro, lifeguard and event organizer.

Not a big surfer? Spectators can watch the competition and cheer on the surfers while enjoying the sunshine and sand of White Plains Beach. For more information, call 682-4925 or visit greatlifehawaii.com.

Reid Tokeshi

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-HickamMorale, Welfare and Recreation

MWR will hold an assortment of upcoming runsand summer sports leagues. Three runs will takeplace between now and the end of August. For starters, a Stars & Stripes 5K run will begin

at 7 a.m. July 10 at the Wahiawa Annex fitnesscenter. The event is open to all eligible patrons,and everyone is encouraged to dress up in red,white and blue. For more information, call theWahiawa Annex Fitness Center at 653-5542.The Super Hero 5K run will be held on July 12

beginning at the Hickam Fitness Center. Runnersare invited to dress up as their favorite superhero.For more information, call the fitness center at448-2214. Participation in the July 10 and July 12

runs are free. Both runs can serve as training or warm-ups

to a big event at the end of August. The EighthAnnual Hickam Half-Marathon will be held onAug. 30. The 13.1-mile course starts and finishes at

Hickam Track. The cost is $30 before Aug. 13 andincludes a T-shirt. The cost to register on Aug. 14or later is $40 (no T-shirt). Prizes will be awardedto the top three finishers for men and women inseveral age categories .Beginning July 12, soccer and basketball

leagues rev up and continue into September. Bothleagues are open to active duty, family membersand JBPHH-assigned Department of Defense em-ployees. The cost for soccer is $360 per team whilethe basketball league is $450 per team. For more information, call the MWR Athletics

office at 473-2494 or 473-2437.

Reid Tokeshi

Joint Base PearlHarbor-HickamMorale, Welfare and Recreation

For those looking toescape the summerheat before steppingout for the Fourth ofJuly fireworks at JointBase Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Morale, Wel-fare and Recreationhas some alternativesto help keep cool beforethe sun goes down.For example, the

Naval Station BowlingCenter will hold a

teens’ night out on July4 for those ages 13 to 19 years old. From 5to 7 p.m. teens canmunch on a cheese-burger, fries and havea drink while bowlingfor $15. Shoe rentalsare also included in theprice. The time allowscustomers to finishtheir game and headover to Ward Field tosee 3 Doors Down inconcert.For active duty look-

ing for a place to relaxin air-conditioned com-fort, Sharkey Theaterwill offer half-off ad-mission for their two

showings. The 5 p.m.showing is the TomCruise movie “Edge ofTomorrow” while com-edy fans can see “AMillion Ways to Die inthe West” at 7:20 p.m.“Edge of Tomorrow”ends before 7 p.m.,leaving enough time tocatch the concert andfireworks.For more informa-

tion on the teens’ nightout, call the Naval Sta-tion Bowling Center at473-2574. For the lat-est on what’s playingat Sharkey Theater,call the movie hotlineat 473-0726.

More to do on July 4 with MWR

MWR Marketing photoActive duty military receive half-off admission on July 4 at Sharkey Theater.

June 27, 2014 Ho‘okele B-4

Fun runs, sports leagues fuel MWR summer athletics

U.S. Navy photo by Randy Dela Cruz Nate Hogue, a Department of Defense civilian, goes for a shot during the 2013 Summer Soccer League’s cham-pionship game between Pearl Harbor Futbol Club and 324th Intelligence Squadron (324 IS).

June 27, 2014 Ho‘okele B-5

SUMMER BASH LUNCHEON3 — The Silver Dolphin Bistro will hold a summer bash luncheonfrom 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The price is $4.65 and the meal is opento all active duty military, Department of Defense employees,retirees and family members of active duty with valid IDs. Menuitems will include ribs with dry rub, hamburgers, hot dogs and more.FMI: 473-2948.

PMRF FREEDOM FEST3 — The Pacific Missile Range Facility’s annual fireworks show isopen to the public and will be held from 4 p.m. to midnight. It will feature live bands, food and crafts vendors and games and rides for keiki. The celebration takes place on the grounds and beach surrounding Shenanigans restaurant and features Hawaii bands:The Bootleggers, Ho‘aikane, Ekolu and Greenstone Project.

COMMISSARIES HOLIDAY HOURS4 — On Independence Day, the Pearl Harbor Commissary will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the Hickam Commissary will beopen from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. FMI: Pearl Harbor Commissary at 471-8402, ext. 101 and Hickam Commissary at 449-1363.

JOINT RE-ENLISTMENT CEREMONY4 — The USS Missouri Memorial will host a joint re-enlistment ceremony at 9 a.m. under turret one. Service members from allbranches of the military are invited to participate. Re-enlistmentsshould be scheduled no later than today via the following link:http://ow.ly/ys5RO. Guests are welcome to attend and should arrive by 8:30 a.m. at the pier. FMI: Jenny Moss at jennym@ussmissouri.org.

STRESS MANAGEMENT8 — A stress management class will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. atMFSC Pearl Harbor. The class will discuss how stress affects per-sonal and professional lives, how to decrease the stress, and howto interrupt the stress cycle and use relaxation techniques. FMI:FMI: 474-1999 or www.greatlifehawaii.com.

BUILDING GOOD SELF-ESTEEM IN CHILDREN9 — A class called “Building Good Self-Esteem in Your Children” willbe held from 10 a.m. to noon at MFSC Pearl Harbor. FMI: 474-1999or www.greatlifehawaii.com.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION FOR COUPLES10 — A class called “Effective Communication for Couples” will beheld from 8 to 11 a.m. at MFSC Wahiawa. FMI: 474-1999 orwww.greatlifehawaii.com.

SMOOTH MOVE10 — A “Smooth Move” workshop will be held from 8 to 11:30 a.m.at Makai Recreation Center, 1859 McChord St. This workshop features speakers from various departments to give you a betterunderstanding of the permanent change of station (PCS) processsuch entitlements, travel regulations, shipping your vehicle, filling outnecessary paperwork, clearing quarters, researching new base andlocation, and financial planning. FMI: 474-1999 orwww.greatlifehawaii.com.

MONEY SKILLS CLASSES11 — A Money Skills for Kids class will be held from 9 to 10:30a.m. at MFSC Pearl Harbor and a Money Skills for Teens class willbe held from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the same loca-tion. FMI: 474-1999 or www.greatlifehawaii.com.

JUNE

PHYSICALS AND IMMUNIZATION CLINIC 28 — Tripler Family Medicine Clinic will hold Saturday school andsports physicals and immunization clinic from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June28. The clinic will also be held on July 19 and 26. Walk-ins will beaccepted until noon. The clinic is open to Tripler Family MedicineClinic enrollees ages 4-18 years only. Participants need to bring military ID and immunization records. FMI: 433-2778.

BLOOD DRIVE SCHEDULETripler Army Medical Center Blood Donor Center has updated itsschedule of upcoming blood drives as part of the Armed ServicesBlood Donor Program (ASBP). • June 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24,building 375, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.• July 1, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Naval Submarine Training Center Pacific,building 1262, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam• July 8, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., NEX, Tripler Army Medical Center.• July 10, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, building 2,Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.FMI: 433-6699 or 433-6148, email michelle.lele@amedd.army.mil orwww.militaryblood.dod.mil.

MILLION DOLLAR SAILOR/AIRMAN30 — The Million Dollar Sailor/Airman two-day class will begin at7:30 a.m. June 30 at Military and Family Support Center (MFSC)Hickam and end July 1. This two-day class is designed for juniorNavy and Air Force personnel who will learn about proper budgetingtechniques, credit management, savings and investment options,insurance, military pay and allowances, consumer rip-offs, how toobtain a loan, credit scores, report, and new and used car purchas-ing techniques. The class will also be held from July 8 to 9 at MFSCPearl Harbor. FMI: 474-1999 or www.greatlifehawaii.com.

JULY

HUMAN CAMERA 2 — The “Human Camera, Artemio” will be available to draw three-minute portraits of people and animals from 3 to 6 p.m. at the PearlHarbor Navy Exchange, second floor. This is a free event for autho-rized patrons only. FMI: 423-3287.

PICK & PAINT2,3 — The Hickam Craft Center will hold a “Pick & Paint” event from11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange, second floorbooks department. Participants can choose a piece, color it and takeit home that day. Children and adults are welcome to attend the freeevent for authorized patrons only. FMI: 423-3287.

STORY-TELLING AND SUMMER READING CRAFTS3 — Hickam Library will hold a story-telling and craft-making eventfrom noon to 3 p.m. at the Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange, secondfloor books department. This is a free event for authorized patronsonly. FMI: 423-3287.

COLORING WITH SPIDERMAN 3 — Authorized patrons can color their favorite portrait of Spidermanwith web-wonder himself from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Pearl Harbor NavyExchange. Picture-taking is also welcome. This is a free event forauthorized patrons only. FMI: 423-3287.

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Tammy is having a bad day. She’s totaled her clunker car, gotten fired from her thankless job at a greasy burger joint, and instead offinding comfort at home, finds her husband Greg getting comfortable with the neighbor, Missi. It’s time to hit the road with her grand-mother, Pearl. Not exactly the escape Tammy had in mind, but may be just what Tammy needs.

TAMMY (R)

SHARKEY THEATERTODAY 6/277:00 PM X-Men: Days of Future Past (3-D) (PG-13)

SATURDAY 6/282:30 PM Maleficent (3-D) (PG) 7:00 PM Advance screening / sneak preview - Tammy (R)

SUNDAY 6/292:30 PM Maleficent (PG)4:40 PM Godzilla (3-D) (PG-13) 7:10 PM X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG-13)

HICKAM MEMORIAL THEATERTODAY 6/276:00 PM The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (PG-13)

SATURDAY 6/284:00 PM Godzilla 2014 (PG-13) 7:00 PM Blended (PG-13)

SUNDAY 6/292:00 PM The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (PG-13)

THURSDAY 7/37:00 PM Neighbors (R)

June 27, 2014 Ho‘okele B-6

Local community members take walk through Hickam historyStory and photos by Tech. Sgt. Terri Paden

15th Wing Public Affairs

Honorary commandersfrom 15th Wing and localcommunity leaders had theunique opportunity to burncalories and take in histori-cal sites during a walkingtour of Hickam on June 18. The tour, which was

hosted by Jessie Higa,Hickam History Club presi-dent, was the first of itskind and took the crowd of35 on a three-mile trekaround joint base. Higatook the group back in timeas she walked themthrough the events thattook place on Dec. 7, 1941and the days that followed. According to Higa, the

tour stops were chosenbased upon their signifi-cance to the base’s history.The stops included the

Hickam Field InstallationFlag Memorial, the Free-dom Tower, Hickam Ele-mentary School and the15th Medical Group as wellas many of the sites thatwere directly hit in the Dec.7 attacks, such as the Pa-cific Air Forces Headquar-ters building, which wasformerly the Hickam Fieldbarracks. “The purpose of this tour

was to educate members ofthe community about thehistory of Hickam,” saidHiga. “We wanted to pro-mote exercise and goodhealth but also education,and we wanted to bridgethe gap between the localcommunity and the historythat is here on base be-cause it’s not just Air Forcehistory, it’s Hawaiian his-tory here as well.” Col. Johnny Roscoe, 15th

Wing commander, spoke tothe group before the tour andthanked them for their con-tinued support and service toHickam Airmen and encour-aged them to value the his-

torical history of the base. “Every time you walk on

this base, you actually steponto history,” he said.“Over the years, Hickamhas been continuously filledwith people and familieswho have served this coun-try and all of them had animpact on this base, thiscountry and our Air Force.”In fact, the walking tour

proved to be an eye-openingexperience even for tourparticipants who were notfirst time visitors of thebase.Nancy Daniels, the

spouse of a retired AirForce member, said she fre-quently visits the basethough the tour was thefirst opportunity she hadtaken to appreciate its his-tory. “To be able to take the

time to really get to know thehistory of this place is trulyspecial,” she said. “Time ispassing, and it’s importantfor us to stop and take ad-vantage of these opportuni-

ties to remember our history.I’ve seen the buildings andthe bullet holes before, so tohear the personal storiesabout the heroes, survivorsand their families was reallyinteresting for me.”As the tour wrapped up,

Higa described hosting herfirst walking tour ever asexhilarating.“I felt like I was breath-

ing in the environmentand the sites,” she said.“The scenery felt differentfor me this time. You’redefinitely more aware ofyour surroundings. Youpay attention to the birdschirping and the way theflowers smell. You don’tget that same feeling onthe trolley tour. “I felt like we were walk-

ing back in time and reliv-ing all the stories thathave been told to me. Itfelt like I was really walk-ing these people throughthat day, and I really real-ized how beautiful thebase is,” Higa said.

Members of the local community listen as Jessie Higa, Hickam History Club president,explains the history behind the Freedom Tower during a walking tour of the historical siteson Hickam.

Jessie Higa, Hickam History Club president, explains histor-ical memorabilia on display in the 15th Wing headquartersbuilding to a group of local community members and hon-orary commanders during a walking tour of the historicalsites of Hickam on June 18 .

June 27, 2014 Ho‘okele B-7

How to submit: Email your (non-posed) photos toeditor@hookelenews.com

Jim Murray of Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Pearl Harbor Public

Affairs took this photo of Shark’s Cove on the island of Lanai. Murray said that Lanai is his

favorite island.

My Favorite Photo…

Hickam Communities

WinnCompanies, the firm providingproperty management and mainte-nance services at Hickam Communi-t i e s , aw a r d e d W i n n i n gE d g escholarships to distinguished resi-dents living in their communities na-tionwide, with three nationalscholarship winners chosen fromHickam Communities’ residents.Meg Franklin, daughter of Maj. Ed-

ward and Margaret Frankl in ;

Thomas Killough, son of Lt. Col.William and Holly Killough; and SaraCarter Rushing, daughter of Maj.Kirk and Rebecca Smith, each re-ceived $1,000 to be applied to theireducational pursuits in the 2014-2015academic year. Meg will attend Anderson Univer-

sity, Thomas will attend the Univer-sity of Hawaii at Manoa, and Sara,who is a high school senior at RadfordHigh School, will be part of the Run-ning Start/Dual Enrollment program

at Leeward Community College.We are incredibly proud of these

outstanding students and are confi-dent they will excel in their chosenfields,” said Steve Quinn, director ofproperty management. A total of $19,000 was awarded to

residents at military installations na-tionwide. Residents are encouragedto prepare for the 2015-2016 schoolyear, with applications availableFebruary 2015 at www.hickam com-munities.com.

Hickam Communities residents awarded WinningEdge Scholarships

Tech. Sgt. Terri Paden

15th Wing Public Affairs

Free over-the-counter(OTC) medications areavailable at the Hickampharmacy for TriCarePrime beneficiaries enrolledat the 15th Medical Group(15th MDG) who attend thePartners in Care class.Partners in Care is a

one-hour self-care classthat provides attendeeswith the knowledge andtools needed to self-treatminor injuries and ill-nesses, such as colds andfevers, at home. Future classes will be

held every second andfourth Wednesday of eachmonth and are open to allTriCare beneficiaries.Laura Pladson, 15th

MDG utilization managerand medical management,said Partners in Care hasbeen around for manyyears, but was reborn atHickam in 2000 after themedical staff became awareof patients’ increased frus-tration with being diag-nosed to home care.“We could tell the pa-

tients were frustrated thatthey were being prescribedover-the-counter medica-tions and were feeling likethey had made an appoint-ment to get medicationsthey could have gottenthemselves, so we wantedto give them the tools to beable to do just that,” shesaid. “We want to improvethe quality of self-care pro-vided at home by giving attendees skills and re-sources.”Though the course is in-

tended to keep patientsfrom having to make un-necessary trips to theclinic, Pladson said it is noway intended to completelyreplace professional medi-cal care.“Our goal here is not to

tell you not to go to the doc-

tor, but to make your homecare the best it can be,” shesaid. “We want to help youbecome an active partnerin your healthcare. For mi-nor illnesses and injuries,yes, this course is a suit-able replacement but if youare at all unsure, then cer-tainly make an appoint-ment.”In addition to the Part-

ners in Care course, whichcovers methods to self-treatthe entire family at home,the 15th MDG also offers apediatric version of thecourse which focuses oncaring for children under12 and expectant parents.The class offers a more

in-depth look at commonillnesses, such as ear infec-tions, fevers and colds, typ-ically seen in a pediatricsclinic. “ I would recommend

anyone who has children orare expecting a child totake this course,” saidCapt. Nicole Ward, 15thMDG executive officer andnurse. “This course is especially

good for expecting parentsbecause it could help prepare them for their firstyear of being a parent. Thefirst year is usually whenwe see parents in the clinicthe most, and often timesit’s for a minor injury or illness they might be ableto treat at home. I wish I’d had this class when Iwas a new mom, and I’m anurse.”Ward said the class also

offers new parents a placeto network and learnabout the other resourcesavailable to them in thecommunity.“This course saves time,

money and is a more overalleffective way to use the AirForce’s resources,” saidWard. “It frees up the PCMsto handle more complicatedcases which cuts back thewait times. It’s a win-winfor everybody.”

Partners in Care course providesfree OTC medications