Ho'okele - March 23, 2018 (Pearl Harbor-Hickam Newspaper)

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Volume 9 Issue 11

SECAF testifies about readiness

Navy to hire on-thespot at Career Expo See pages A-2, B-5

Pearl Harbor survivor celebrates birthday See page A-2

Photo by Wayne Clark

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson testifies before the U.S. House of Representatives Armed Services Committee about the Air Force’s fiscal year 2019 budget March 20, in Washington, D.C. Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Armed Services Committee about the Air Force’s fiscal year 2019 budget March 20, in Washington, D.C. “The Air Force budget for FY19 aligns with the National Defense Strategy,” Wilson said.

“In our budget, there are really two bold moves and one continuing theme. The first bold move is the acceleration of a defendable space.”

The Air Force, Wilson said, needs to be able to deter, defend and prevail against anyone who seeks to deny the nation’s ability to operate freely in space.

“The United States of America is the best in the world at space and our adversaries know it. In any future conflict we expect that they will seek to deny us the use of space. So what we’re doing in this budget is accelerating our ability to defend our assets on orbit,” she said.

The Air Force operates 76 satellites, 30 of which are GPS and another 25 are communication satellites. According to Wilson, the service is investing in jam-resistant satellite technology for both communi-

cations and GPS capabilities.

“The second bold move in this budget is the shift to multi-domain operations and that’s most visible in the way the Air Force plans to do command and control,” Wilson said. “There is also one continuing effort in our budget and that is to keep improving readiness to win any fight any time, that’s what you expect of your Air Force.”

Wilson along with other service secretaries addressed the challenges of providing taxpayers more defense value for their money, and getting innovation into warfighters’ hands faster.

The Air Force’s proposed fiscal 2019 defense budget would continue to fund training and equipment needed to keep warfighters ready to fight anytime.

Budget uncertainty harms readiness T h e A r m y, N a v y a n d A i r Force service secretaries testified in support of the Department of Defense’s (DoD) proposed fiscal 2019 budget of $686 billion, highlighting that, if approved, it would provide the services the monetary means to field a more lethal force as outlined in the National Defense Strategy.

“We must have predictable,

adequate, sustained and timely funding. Fiscal uncertainty has done a great deal to erode our readiness and hamper our ability to modernize,” Army Secretary Mark T. Esper said.

Esper also pointed out the restrictions under the continuing resolution, which limits the services’ ability to initiate new projects and increase the quantities of munitions, directly impacting the training and readiness of the force.

Continuing resolutions and budget uncertainty have hurt military readiness and wasted tax dollars, the officials said.

“About $4 billion burned in a trash can,” said Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer when describing what continuing resolutions have cost the Navy. “It is critical, absolutely critical, that we get a continuous form of funding in order to manage the industrial base to put us back on a footing to be out there [protecting the seas].”

And the defense budget sequester “did more damage to the United States Air Force and our ability to defend the nation than anything our advisories have done in the last 10 years — we did it to ourselves,” Wilson said.

“We cut 30,000 people out of the Air Force, reduced [the force] by 10 fighter squadrons, and

[reduced] weapons systems sustainment,” she added.

Problems with pilot retention can be tied directly back to sequester, Wilson said.

Savings through reform The Army is looking into a number of initiatives to save taxpayers’ money, Esper said.

One initiative being discussed, he said, could the Army save more than $1 billion annually by consolidating and rationalizing its contracting services.

The Navy secretary said he agreed with Esper’s philosophy on revising contracting rules.

Changing the thought process and attitudes on how DoD performs contracting services, Spencer said, can help with cost savings.

“One cost-saving area the Air Force has identified is using artificial intelligence tools for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance analysis,” Wilson said.

“Right now, we have a lot intelligence analysis, a lot of people watching full-motion video.

That’s not a good use of money, or time. And in that case, time is money.”

(Army Sgt. 1st Class Jose Ibarra, DOD News, contributed to this article)

Veterans Talk Story: Airman 1st Class Brandon Laird

Air Force Airman receives Navy Firefighter of Year award

Story and photo by MC2 Justin Pacheco

Navy Public Affairs Support Element Detachment Hawaii The spirit of camaraderie and cooperation between the U.S. Navy and Air Force is alive and well at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, as evidenced most recently by Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon Laird, who was just announced the Navy Military Firefighter of the Year.

As the winner of the Navy Military Firefighter of the Year award, Laird will be submitted as the Navy’s representative to compete against winners in the same category from other branches of the military at the Department of Defense (DOD) level.

Laird said it was inspiring to work together alongside Navy firefighters and that he is excited to take what he learned back to his team.

“Working with the Navy’s firefighters was a great and very intensive learning experience,” Laird said. “They clearly take firefighting very seriously, and that shows in how they train and in how they fight.”

The annual award recognizes accomplishments, technical competence, leadership ability, initiative, and resourcefulness.

It also identifies an active duty, reserve or National Guard military fi refi ghter for a superior

Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon Laird (left) is recognized as the Navy Military Firefighter of the Year for District 3, Navy Region Hawaii,

by Rear Adm. Brian Fort, commander, Navy Region Hawaii. job performance and outstanding contributions.

“I’m very thankful for the joint-service attitude and approach at our Federal Fire Department and for what they bring to the fight,” said Col. Doug Pierce, deputy Joint Base Commander. “They work as one team — Navy, Air Force, and civilian — and that is truly inspiring. My congratulations to Airman 1st Class Laird and the Federal Fire team. You are all

leading the way!”

Laird said he is proud of his accomplishments but the opportunity to help others and to serve as an example was and is more important to him. “Awards and recognition are nice, but it’s not the reason of why I do what I do.”

Among his accomplishments, Laird provided fire protection to 185,000 military and civilian personnel, 11,000 facilities, 63 aircrafts and 39 Navy ships, all

Memorial pays tribute to Gold Star families See page A-4

valued at over $53 billion. He also led the charge in combatting several fires, saving lives and millions of dollars in equipment and property.

Laird’s hard work did not go unnoticed among his peers and supervisors.

“The men and women of the Federal Fire Department represent a committed and professional workforce dedicated to protecting those who defend America,” said Gregg Moriguchi, Regional Fire Chief. “The competition in these categories is extremely high, and Laird best displayed our principles of professionalism, continuous improvement, hazard awareness, and setting an example for others to follow.”

Presented by Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), the Navy Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES) awards program was instituted in 1997.

Nominees are selected based on criteria developed by the DoD F&ES working group, which is composed of the chiefs of the service components’ respective F&ES programs.

A formal award recognition ceremony will be held in May at CNIC headquarters at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington D.C. For more information about the Navy’s F&ES program, visit www.cnic.navy.mil/om/operating_forces_support/fire_and_ emergency_services.html.

Teen wins Military Youth of the Year See page B-1

In the event of a government shutdown: • Child Development Centers (CDC) will remain open.

• Military Exchanges will remain open.

• Commissaries will follow an orderly shutdown to prepare for closing within 72 hours so they can reduce their stocks of perishables and properly safeguard equipment and facilities.

• Military privatized housing will remain open.

• Military and Family Service Centers (MFSC) will remain open.

• Military health clinics will remain open.

• Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) facilities will remain open.

• Military personnel, excepted civilians and contract personnel under a fully funded contract continue to work.

• Personnel Support Detachment will not be open for walk-in service. Service is limited to previously scheduled appointments and emergencies.

• ID card services will remain open.

• Law enforcement/counterterrorism and other safety-related operations will continue as normal.

For more information, contact the respective facility or chain of command. Visit www. opm.gov/furlough or www.cnic.navy.mil for updates.

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Pearl Harbor survivor celebrates 95th birthday National Park Service

Photo by MCC (EXW) Donald W. Randall

Pearl Harbor survivor Everett Hyland celebrated his 95th birthday at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, March 18. He was presented a lei, command coin and patch by Navy Region Hawaii Command Master Chief Greg Vidaurri.

Pearl Harbor survivor Everett Hyland celebrated his 95th birthday at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center (PHVC) March 18.

On Dec. 7, 1941, Hyland was aboard the Battleship USS Pennsylvania, flagship of the Pacific Fleet, when a bomb dropped by a Japanese bomber hit the ship where he and his shipmates were busy supplying ammo to an anti-aircraft gun. He was badly wounded but returned to the fight nine months later.

“If we ever go to war, the last place in the world I wanted to be trapped was down in the bowels of the ship,” he said in a US Navy interview. “I wanted to be top side, so if something happened, I could get off it. So I volunteered for antenna repair squad. I was with the radio division.”

When general quarters sounded on that fateful Sunday morning, he went to his battle station with others in his division. Realizing there was nothing to be done there, they began collecting ammo for a small anti-aircraft gun. At the same time, five high altitude planes dropped bombs just above them.

“We took one hit. The one that hit our ship just happened to be where we were,” Hyland said.

He was so badly wounded by the blast that his own friends did not recognize him. He spent nine months in recovery, and then went back to sea.

Since 1995, Hyland has volunteered at the PHVC weekly, sharing his story with visitors.

Navy to hire qualified applicants on-the-spot at Career Expo CNRH Public Affairs Commander, Navy Region Hawaii (CNRH) and Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Hawaii will conduct on-site interviews and offer positions on-the-spot to qualified, eligible candidates during the Hawaii Career Expo at the Neal Blaisdell Center March 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Career opportunities are available in a variety of fields like engineering, public safety, community planning and environmental protection. Specifically, fire fighters, security guards, dispatchers, plumbers, electricians (including high

voltage, HVAC, hazardous waste disposers and electronics) are sought.

In addition, jobs in lodging, recreation, food and beverage, and others will be available.

“We will be looking at 50 job offers for security guard positions, 12 to 15 firefighter positions and 12 security administration assistants that we will be filling in our security department,” said Shawn Morrissey, CNRH deputy operations officer.

N AV FA C H a w a i i i s looking to fill more than 100 positions. Commanding Officer Capt. Richard Hayes III pointed out the incredible opportunity the Career Expo provides

for qualified applicants.

“With Direct Hiring Authority (DHA), NAVFAC Hawaii has been successfully employing new personnel and reducing our vacancies in past few months,” Hayes said.

“We are very pleased to partner with Navy Region Hawaii in this career fair event to attract and employ the most talented folks from the local community,” Hayes said, adding, “We look forward to upcoming career fairs and hiring opportunities where our managers can meet potential employees, conduct interviews, and make on-the-spot job offers to qualified candidates.”

L a m a r Tr i p l e t t a t tended the Workforce Career Fair at the Neal Blaisdell Center in January with very positive results.

“I had been to other job fairs on the mainland and they had tables and brochures but that was it. I thought the job fair I attended in January would be just a meet-and-greet but I actually got seven interviews and three job offers while at the fair.”

In the end, Triplett was offered and accepted a position as a security guard. “I choose the Navy because I had a military background and the reputation of the Navy’s civilian workforce,”

Triplett said. “Being a security guard with the Navy gives me a sense of being part of a team working alongside military security and civilian police forces. It is a great way to get law enforcement experience.”

The benefits of civilian employment with the Navy go beyond the immediate job satisfaction.

“Once you have a federal job, you have the opportunity to move throughout the system and move up in responsibility,” Triplett said.

He offers advice for those interested in finding a federal job at the Career Expo. “Dress professionally, have a

resume on hand and be ready to present yourself.

It is an outstanding opportunity to get hired by a great organization.”

The benefits and training available to federal employees make working on the Navy team an unparalleled opportunity.

As components of the U.S. Navy, CNRH and NAVFAC offer competitive salaries as well as an outstanding government employee benefits package, which also include annual cost-of-living adjustments. CNRH and NAVFAC are dedicated to supporting our workforce and improving their quality of life across the board.

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Submitted by Ensign Heather Hill and David D. Underwood Jr.

March is National Athletic Training Month.

What’s your favorite type of exercise?

MMAC Giovanni Herrera NSSC

“I like weightlifting because sometimes at the gym the cardio options are limited.”

Lt. Col. Jennifer Sur-Watanabe

Lance Cpl. Robert McKee

“Running allows me to take my mind off of daily stress and focus on the beauty around us.”

“I like muscle-ups because I feel like it displays my all-over strength from just one exercise.”

624th Aeromedical Staging Squadron

USNS Mercy (T-AH-19)

SrA Adrian Navarro

647th Security Forces Squadron “Running, because it allows me to get my mind off of things and I get to push myself.”

A1C Omar Zamora

Lt. Cmdr. Tim Whiting

8th Intelligence Squadron

USNS Mercy (T-AH-19)

“The ability to run with friends for miles and help others improve on their stamina as well as great experience to share.”

Crossfit, because it is what I do. I own a studio in Okinawa where I help service members who are struggling to get back into shape.”

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COMMENTARY

Rear Adm. Kyle Cozad Commander, Naval Education and Training Command

Ready, relevant learning: Better, faster, more effective Ready, Relevant Learning (RRL) is one of the Navy’s Sailor 2025 key initiatives with a focus on providing Sailors the right training at the right time throughout their career. It isn’t just an opportunity for us to overhaul the very industrial training model we’ve employed for several decades, but a chance to look at the totality of our current training model in how we optimize Sailor training throughout the continuum of his or her career.

Since fleet readiness starts at Naval Education and Training Command, we are obligated to provide the fleet the very best in training and education delivery. We must be “better, faster and more effective” to win in today’s competitive environment and to keep moving forward implementing new initiatives.

We are looking at different ways of how we train, and RRL seeks to achieve more performance-based training — where Sailors actually get “hands on” training as opposed to the more traditional knowledge-based training that relies on textbooks and PowerPoint instruction we stress today.

So when I talk about RRL, I’ll invite you to think about the “when,” the “how,” and the “where” we are teaching our Sailors.

THE WHEN Sailors perform better when they have the necessary skills to do the job that’s needed of them right now.

Traditionally, we have frontloaded Sailors with much of their required training for their entire career at ac-

cession-level “A” and “C” schools. By the time they reach their second or third follow-on assignment, Sailors often found their knowledge and skills may have atrophied and the training they had received outdated.

For some, the foundational training they receive during their accession pipeline is not retained, given the vast amount of training they’ve received en route to their first command — much of which, is focused beyond the scope of what we expect our new Sailors to perform during their first few years.

We want to invest in our Sailors to make them successful when they go to the fleet. What does a Sailor need to know in their first 18 to 24 months?

We asked subject matter experts on each of the type commander staffs to identify the precise time a Sailor needs a particular training to develop a continuum.

THE HOW First and foremost — RRL is NOT more computer-based training. RRL will leverage training technology that ranges from simple visual demonstration tools such as YouTube-like videos to more complex, immersive simulators and virtual trainers. Many examples of these technologies are already being piloted at our learning centers around the country that will supplement traditional classroom instruction — with demonstrated and measurable improvements to a Sailor’s ability to learn and to retain the knowledge and skills required to be successful at a given point in his or her career.

The Scalable Mobile Applications and Ready Training (SMART) eTablets used at Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal provide students a self-paced study and academic remediation tool. The tablets include quizzes, references and how-to videos. The students are able to take them home, study unclassified information, and retain the material.

The Multipurpose Reconfigurable Training System 3D (MRTS 3D) is affordable, versatile and flexible, flat panel touch-screen gaming technology.

The system gives students multiple opportunities to virtually perform specific tasks such as turning valves and selecting tools for the job before them.

The Virtual Interactive Shipboard Instructional Tour 3 (VISIT 3D™) provides a photo-realistic interactive experience of a real-world environment.

The Littoral Combat Ship Immersive Virtual Shipboard Environment (IVSE) uses an avatar to virtually access shipboard facilities and locations, simulating real-life scenarios.

I have seen firsthand the benefits of how this type of training impacts our Sailors. These tools increase the number of training “reps and sets” a Sailor can perform and build upon muscle memory before actually interacting with physical equipment or systems.

THE WHERE Closely tied to modernizing our training methods is an ability to deliver our content and make it accessible at the waterfront or flight line.

While we still need the traditional

brick-and-mortar schoolhouse, we also need to leverage the types of technology and learning experiences that many of our Sailors today have grown up with.

Our goal is for Sailors to be able to walk across the street, receive a few hours of training and return to their command. Better yet — to give the Sailor the ability to receive that same level of sophisticated training aboard their ship or submarine, at their squadron, or in their work center — delivery at the point of need.

The key as we move forward is to think outside of the box and continue to challenge the status quo. We must be flexible and adaptive during every phase of transition and not look in the rear view mirror at how we have always done things — challenge each other with a mindset of “what if?”

Our competitive advantage as a Navy lies in our “people.” Just as we’ll never completely walk away from traditional brick-and-mortar schools, the need for fleet subject matter experts — our instructors — will never be replaced by future training technology.

The power of RRL lies in the ability to supplement the hands-on, face-to-face everyday interaction with students while integrating more mobile and virtual components that bring training directly to our Sailors when and where it makes sense.

Going forward we will remain agile and keep pursuing new technology and concepts to develop our nation’s best and brightest into Sailors prepared for success in their roles in maintaining maritime superiority.

Bowfin achieves victories in World War II n March 2 , 19 , the USS Bowfin (SS 2 ) attac ed a apanese convoy, sinking both a transport and army cargo ship.

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Joint Base celebrates Women’s History David “Duna” Hodge Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Public Affairs Service members and Department of Defense (DoD) civilians participated in the annual observance for Women’s History Month, held March 21 at Sharkey Theater at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH).

The event provided attendees the chance to celebrate and learn more about the contributions of women serving in the military and hear firsthand from guest speakers sharing their experiences.

The installation’s Joint Force Diversity Committee coordinated this year’s program, titled “Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination.” The program served as the cornerstone of the JBPHH salute to Women’s History Month.

DoD Observance Memo: “Both in uniform and through the civilian sector, American mothers, daughters, sisters and wives have selflessly served to defend and protect the land of the free and home of the brave.

Even in grim situations and under austere conditions, these women have persevered — standing tall and strong as defenders of freedom, liberty and justice.”

Theresa Phillips, Navy Region Hawaii executive director, reminded the audience of the strength found in diversity.

In her comments, she recognized the JBPHH Diversity Committee as “a good example of the strength of our diversity can be found in the committee who brings us this event — Air Force and Navy teammates, working together.”

Col. Kara Gormont, commander, 15th Medical Group, JBPHH, served as guest speaker for the pro-

gram and shared her personal reflections.

In the field of medicine she remarked that “the women before us opened the door just enough to establish medicine as a field that is acceptable for women to be a part of,” and wondered if that acceptance had helped further the cause of all women, in all fields.

Following the program, a cake-cutting ceremony and special meal was offered at the Silver Dolphin Bistro.

Photo by MC1 Corwin M. Colbert

Col. Kara Gormont, commander, 15th Medical Group, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, receives a gift from Culinary Specialist 1st Class Alyssa Crowder during the Women’s History Month observance.

New memorial pays tribute to Gold Star families

Photos by MC2 Somers Steelman and Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres

Above, World War II Medal of Honor recipient and Gold Star Family Member Memorial founder Hershel “Woody” Williams addresses Hawaii Gold Star families at a dedication ceremony held at the Hawaii Memorial Park in Kaneohe, March 17.

At right, A dedication ceremony was held for the opening of a memorial monument for Gold Star Families. Multiple organizations including federal, state and local members helped support the construction of a stone memorial honoring the Gold Star Families who have lost loved ones, while serving in the U.S. military. The Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Foundation was created by Williams in 2010 to remember families who have made the ultimate sacrifice. o date, there are 32 monuments dedicated throughout the United States with 45 additional projects in process in 36 states.

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Jamarius Fortson

Service members with the Defense W M A Accounting Agency (D AA) carry transfer cases containing possible remains of U.S. military personnel during a solemn movement at oint Base earl Harbor Hic am, March 1 . he contents of the transfer cases will be e amined by forensic anthropologists at D AA’s s eletal identification laboratory. D AA’s mission is to provide the fullest possible accounting for our missing personnel to their families and the nation.

Photo by MC3 Nicholas Burgains

Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DD 9 ) fight a simulated fire during a crash and salvage drill. Halsey is deployed with the heodore Roosevelt Carrier Stri e roup to the U.S. th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free ow of commerce in the region.

Photo by MC3 Morgan K. Nall

Ensign Grace E. Pruden leads a yoga class aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guidedmissile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) in the Arabian Gulf, March 17. Preble is Photo by MC2 Nancy C. diBenedetto deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security he Los Angeles class fast attac submarine USS lympia (SSN 1 ) arrives at operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation Naval Base itsap Bremerton for a namesa e visit, March 1 . he boat is visiting and the free ow of commerce in the region. lympia to perform community relations pro ects and tour the capital.

Photo by MC2 Justin R. Pacheco

acific Fleet’s Sailor of the Year (S Y) finalists pose for a photograph with Adm. Scott H. Swift, commander, U.S. acific Fleet, right, and acific Fleet Master Chief ames Honea, left. he S Y finalists are participating in a variety of personal and professional evaluations as well as leadership, naval heritage and team building events throughout the wee around historic earl Harbor.

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Vietnam and ‘Dereliction of Duty’

Bill Doughty

Editor’s note: March 29 is National Vietnam Veterans Day. H.R. McMaster shows how outright lies, obfuscation and “deceit and manipulation of Congress and the American people” brought about the Vietnam War. His carefully researched “Dereliction of Duty: Lyndon Johnson, Robert McNamara, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Lies that Led to Vietnam” (HarperCollins) was published in 1997. McMaster is the current National Security Adviser.

Now, 21 years after his book appeared — and 50 years after most of the events depicted in this book — McMaster ’s words ring with new relevance.

“The president’s fixation on shortterm political goals, combined with his character and the personalities of his principal civilian and military advisers, rendered the administration incapable of dealing adequately with the complexities of the situation in Vietnam. LBJ’s advisory system was structured to achieve consensus and to prevent potentially damaging leaks. Profoundly insecure and distrustful of anyone but his closest civilian advisers, the president viewed the JCS with suspicion. When the situation in Vietnam seemed to demand military action, Johnson did not turn to his military advisors to determine how to solve the problem. He turned instead to his civilian advisers to determine how to postpone a decision. The relationship between the president, the secretary of defense, and the Joint Chiefs led to the curious situation in which the nation went to war without the benefit of effective military advice from the organization having the statutory responsibility to be the nation’s ‘principal military advisers.’”

LBJ surrounded himself with yesmen. Chief among them was a holdover from the Kennedy in-crowd, military advisor Maxwell Taylor, author of “The

Above, Vietnam war memorial. At right, “Dereliction of Duty: Lyndon Johnson, Robert McNamara, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Lies that Led to Vietnam” by H.R. McMaster published by HarperCollins in 1997.

Uncertain Trumpet” and trumpeter of the strategies of “flexible response” and “limited war.” In June 1964 he traveled to Honolulu with his inner circle. LBJ “obscured the cost of the war” both to Congress and the public.

This book features nearly three dozen pages of notes and a very extensive bibliography including books, documents and oral histories conducted with witnesses and principals.

Each chapter begins with an epigraph, none more powerful than this one by Thomas Jefferson at the beginning of Chapter 5, “From Distrust to Deceit.” The Jefferson quote is from Aug. 19, 1785: “He who permits himself to tell a lie often finds it much easier to do it a second and third time, til at length it becomes habitual; he tells lies without attending to it, and truths without the world’s believing him.

This falsehood of the tongue leads to that of the heart, and in time depraves all its good dispositions.”

— Thomas Jefferson Whether LBJ believed in the logic of his argument or not, he argued midway into the war, that patriotism and support of the troops must be a “lynchpin for greater involvement.” In May of 1965 LBJ said a vote against a ramp up and request for an additional $700 million was a “vote against 400 Americans”

who had been killed up to that point.

McMaster doesn’t blame the New York Times or college campuses for the failure of the United States in Vietnam.

He places the blame squarely in “Washington D.C. ... indeed, even before the first American units were deployed.”

“The disaster in Vietnam was not the result of impersonal forces but a uniquely human failure, the responsibility of which was shared by President Johnson and his principal military and civilian advisers. The failings were man and reinforcing: arrogance, weakness, lying in the pursuit of self-interest, and, above all, the abdication of responsibility to the American people.”

While patriotic Americans honor the sacrifice of the brave service members who went to Vietnam, many believing they were fighting for freedom, McMaster reminds us; “The war continues to capture the public interest in part because, looking back, its cost seems exorbitant – and would seem so even if the United States had ‘won.’ The war took the lives of fifty-eight thousand Americans and well over one million Vietnamese. It left Vietnam in ruins and consumed billions of American dollars, nearly wrecking the American economy. Vietnam

divided American society and inflicted on the United States one of the greatest Political traumas since the Civil War. Indeed, the war’s legacies proved to be as profound as the war was traumatic. It led Americans to question the integrity of their government as never before. Thirty (now fifty) years later, after the end of the Cold War, the shadow of the American experience in Vietnam still hangs heavy over American foreign and military policy, and over American society.”

Missing in this dissertation, because of McMaster’s narrow timeframe, is an accounting of President Richard Nixon, who used his own subterfuge directly and indirectly with the Republic of Vietnam to attain office in 1968 (and then lied to the American people about domestic affairs, including related to his election), prolonging the war till 1973.

The antidote to similar disasters may be, in the words of other senior leaders, “clarity and consistency” and “honesty and accountability” — credible leadership.

(A longer version of this review appears on Navy Reads blog, an unofficial site in support of the Navy Professional Reading Program, books and critical thinking. For Vietnam-related reviews go to http://navyreads.blogspot.com/ search?q=vietnam.)

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Hannah Bethard is congratulated by personnel from the Senate during her recognition.

Photos by Zachary Pigott

JBPHH teen wins big state Military Youth of the Year award Rosalyn Garcia Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Teen Center

by both the Senate and House of Representatives where they were presented with framed certificates.

Bethard has been involved with Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam (JBPHH) Teen Center for more than three years.

She participates in many clubs at school and the center to include RJOTC, Cooking Club, Art Club, and SMART Girls (a female leadership, volunteering and empowerment club).

In her spare time, Bethard can be seen around the Teen Center with a paintbrush or pen in her hand, always working on her latest art project or poem.

Last year, she donated more than 20 hours of her time to create a custom Starry Night inspired painting to Hawaii Fi-Do’s (a nonprofit organization who provides service dogs for free to people with disabilities other than blindness in Above, Bethard reacts to her name being announced as the winner of the 2018 BGCA Youth of the state of Hawaii) annual fund- the Year award. Below, Bethard receives her giant scholarship check at the competition. raising event.

One characteristic she possesses is her ability to perform slam poetry, which helped secure her win during this competition because she combined slam poetry with her speech.

What is slam poetry?

“It’s very hard to describe,” Bethard said, “but it’s a jazzed up way of delivering spoken word while incorporating emotions, body movements, and competitive spirit.”

She often shares her poetry at open mic nights at the Teen Center.

An assistant at the JBPHH Teen Center described Bethard’s slam poetry as emotional, passionate and entrancing.

On the whole experience, Bethard said, “It was a pretty overwhelming day, but definitely in a good way, especially with all the support and hype the Teen Center staff and my friends gave me. I wouldn’t have been able to make it this far without them.”

With this victory, Bethard will have another opportunity to represent JBPHH and all of its teens later this summer in the BGCA Youth of the Year’s pacific regional competition.

More than 100 people in the crowd sharply drew in their final breath before the winner was announced March 15.

The tension in the air could be felt by everyone present.

Gregory Doss, the director of Organizational Development for Boys and Girls Club of America (BGCA), slowly drew in a long breath, and then announced, “Miss Hannah Bethard is the 2018 Hawaii State’s Military BGCA Youth of the Year!”

The crowd immediately erupted into shouts, squeals and applause.

“When I won, my hand flew to my face and I couldn’t stop beaming. I think that’s a pretty good indication of how I felt when they called me as the winner,” Bethard said.

T h e Yo u t h o f t h e Ye a r c o m petition is a leadership program created by BGCA that strives to develop future leaders.

Every year, traditional Boys and Girls Clubs as well as military affi liated Boys and Girls Clubs pick young teens from the age of 14-18 to represent their organization.

These young leaders then compete in their separate categories and the winners advance on to represent their clubs at the state, regional, and national level.

This title allows them to transform more than 1 million teen lives by being their voice and advocating for many teen and/or social issues in today’s society.

The teens who participated in the state level Youth of the Year competition had to complete a rigorous application, which included three letters of recommendations reflecting their leadership skills, academic excellence, and healthy lifestyle, four individually themed essays, school transcripts, and the preparation of a three minute speech which would be delivered at the State Capitol in front of an audience and panel of judges.

The morning started off with the teens giving their speeches followed by a 15-minute interview with the judges.

For more information about the After the interviews concluded, JBPHH Teen Center, call 448-1068 the teens got the opportunity to be or visit www.facebook.com/jbphhrecognized for their achievements teencenter.

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647 CES nears century mark in blowout win Story and photo by Randy Dela Cruz Sports Editor, Ho‘okele

Tech. Sgt. Sergio Jackson reaches out to score a basket for the 647 CES.

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With nothing to lose and not much at stake, the basketball matchup between the first-place 647th Civil Engineer Squadron (647 CES) and cellar-dweller Pit of Misery had all the makings of a loose and pressure-less game and that’s exactly what took place.

In a game of little defense and a wide-open shootout on offense, the 647 CES and Pit of Misery almost traded baskets at will. However, in the end, the CES matched up five players to the Pit of Misery’s four players and had too many weapons in winning the Over 30 White Division intramural basketball game, 98-83, on March 20 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Fitness Center.

Pit of Misery entered the game with one player short of a full lineup, but decided to take their chances against the division’s most explosive team.

The 647 CES, the Over 30 defending Joint Base champs, now hold a league-leading record of 7-2, while Pit of Misery fell to 0-8.

“We just wanted to have fun,” said Tech. Sgt. Sergio Jackson, who scored 21 points for the 647 CES with three of his baskets coming from beyond the three-point arc. “We knew that they were short a man, so we didn’t want to blow them out.”

While it was obvious that the 647 CES wasn’t going to do anything to embarrass Pit of Misery, it didn’t take long before the outcome of the game was decided — especially with the likes of Staff Sgt. Corey Doss, whose feathery touch from the outside was finding its mark from long range.

At the midway mark of the first half, Doss showed why he is one of the deadliest shooters in Joint Base intramural basketball history, when he stepped back and sank three bombs from beyond the arc in succession to put the 647 CES up by a score of 32-14.

Another trey by Doss with 1:17 remaining on the clock

before halftime increased the lead to 17 at 48-31, before Jackson hit a threepoint shot at the buzzer to give the 647 CES a 51-31 lead at the break.

In a spectacular night of shooting the rock, Doss accounted for six three-point shots, while Jackson added three more in the first half.

In the second half, the game turned into the Doss show, as the tall shooting forward rendered a spot-on imitation of Kevin Durant by knocking down nine treys for a total of 15 in scoring 45 points all from beyond the arc.

In addition to Jackson and Doss, the 647 CES also got a great shooting performance from guard Master Sgt. Brent Jordan, who pumped in 19 points with 15 of them coming from three-point land.

“As long as we’re making shots, we’re good,” Jackson said. “We know that we can compete with anybody. We just got to work on defense, get back and the shots will fall.”

As a team, the 647 CES splashed down 24 longrange shots for treys, but the team’s focus on offense also allowed Pit of Misery a chance to shoot the ball as well.

Although playing from behind for the entire game, Pit of Misery was able to connect on 15 treys with Senior Chief Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Jason Townsend hitting eight of them.

While the game had very little to do with the overall standings in the division, Jackson said that no matter what the outcome, every game has something that players on the team can use and learn.

After struggling a little bit at the start of the season, Jackson said that the competitive spirit is back and the 647 CES is beginning to feel a repeat is coming.

“When we first started out, we had some new guys and needed to jell with each other,” Jackson said. “Now we’re getting more comfortable playing with each other and that helps a lot going into the playoffs. As long as we keep playing like we know we can, I think we’ve got it.”

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Battle of top division teams goes to Port Royal ‘B’ Story and photo by Randy Dela Cruz Sports Editor, Ho‘okele A game where two of the top teams square off can either be a thing of beauty, where all of the elements of the sport move with elegance and synchronicity, or it can be a drag out brawl, where teams fight for every inch of ground.

In the showdown for the top place in the Red Division between Pacific Command/Joint Intelligence Operation Center (PACOM/JIOC) and USS Port Royal (CG 73) “B” team, the game could be best described as a test of wills where Port Royal maintained enough composure to walk away with a 1-0 win on March 17 in an intramural soccer matchup at Ward Field, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

The victory raised Port Royal to the top of the Red Division with a record of 3-1, while PACOM/JIOC fell to 2-1-1.

“It was a very good game,” said Cryptologic Technician (Networks) 1 st Class Harry Vargas, who kicked in the only goal of the game on a penalty kick. “It was definitely by far the toughest team that we’ve had. We were very lucky and fortunate to get them on that penalty, but they definitely had quite a few kicks on goals and it was a back-and-forth game.”

The game certainly had its controversies, as the hotly contested matchup boiled over in frustration at several key moments.

After both teams went into halftime without a goal, the first conflict erupted early in the second half, as a foul committed by PACOM/JIOC put Vargas on the line for a straight-away-penalty kick.

“We had a player make a run down the line and did a phenomenal job of staying with the ball in front of him,” Vargas said about the foul. “As he went down into the box, the other defender stepped out and tripped our player right in the box. He did it right in front of

Cryptologic echnician (Networ s) 1st Class Harry argas eeps the ball in play with a ic off his foot. argas scored the only goal of the game to lead ort Royal B over AC M C.

the referee and I think the referee made a great call. It wasn’t intentional. It was simply by accident.”

The play was held up for several minutes as PACOM/JIOC expressed their dispute over the call, but once play resumed, Vargas took the kick and placed it neatly in the right corner of the goal for a 1-0 lead.

“I honestly had no strategy,” Vargas said about his approach to the penalty kick. “I just keep my thoughts to myself, cooled

myself down, just simply stayed on the ball and pictured myself hitting the ball straight into the net.”

While Port Royal did a good job of staying cool after the penalty kick, PACOM/JIOC let their frustrations boil over and began a not-so-friendly dialog with the referee who made the call.

The back-and-forth conversion got testier as the game went along, but Port Royal stayed out of the tension by

keeping focused on the game.

“It’s clearly up to every player, but I’m very fortunate to be on a team that can maintain their cool,” Vargas said. “It’s all up to the players. You can have the best captain in the world telling everyone to keep quiet, but it’s all up to the players themselves.”

Finally, with the game only minutes away from the end, another argument broke out between the PACOM/JIOC sideline and the official, which

forced the referee to bring the game to a close.

While the game didn’t end the way Port Royal would have wanted, Vargas said that the team’s strong showing against a quality squad like PACOM/JIOC is a good indication of how good the “B” team can be.

“Within this league, the sky’s the limit,” he said. “We have a lot of talent at keeper, defense, midfield and even at the sidelines. Everything goes to them.”

Averett comes back strong to lead Hopper to win Story and photo by Randy Dela Cruz Sports Editor, Ho‘okele

nformation Systems echnician 3rd Class Anthony Averett finishes off one of two slam dun s during Hopper’s win over C .

Stop Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Anthony Averett and you’ve got a good chance of beating USS Hopper (DDG 70).

However, if Averett gets going, you’d better be prepared for a dogfight.

After recovering from an injury in Hopper’s second game of the season, a loss to USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53), Averett was back on track and redeemed himself in a hardfought 48-44 win over Pearl City Peninsula (PCP) March 17 in an Afloat Division intramural basketball game at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Fitness Center.

The Hopper won for the second time this season against one defeat, while PCP fell a game under .500 at 2-3.

After scoring only 10 points in the Hopper’s only defeat of the season, Averett came out on fire against PCP to pour down a dozen points in the first half and another 11 in the second half for a total of 23 points.

Averett accumulated his points off a selection of shots that included three treys and a couple of impressive slam dunks.

“I definitely trust in my teammates to shoot and get everything ready, but if I need to create a shot, I love to do that,” Averett said. “It’s whatever we need. We usually talk about it beforehand and if they want me to take that shot, I’ll take it.”

Early on, it became clear that the team would need every one of Averett’s points, as both teams came out ready to battle.

PCP grabbed its first lead of the game on a trey by Yeoman 3rd Class Marcus Cunningham that made it 9-8 with 12:20 left on the clock before halftime.

Back the other way, Machinery Repairman 2nd Class Nikkilee Pack returned the favor with a trey of his own to put Hopper back in the lead at 11-9, and then Averett threw down

back-to-back hoops to up the lead to 15-9.

The game seemed to be in control of Hopper after the team opened up a 27-20 lead at halftime and then an 11-point advantage in the second half, when Averett got a basket-andone to make it 35-24 with 15:36 remaining in the game.

Instead, PCP made a run and managed to take the lead with just under three minutes to go.

Down by a point, Averett got the ball back in his hands and decided to carry the game on his shoulders.

A basket by the 6-foot-4-inch forward put Hopper back out in front at 43-42, and then with 2:32 left on the clock, Averett returned downcourt and swished a three-point shot from the top of the circle that put Hopper in front by four points at 46-42.

“There’s always going to be pressure,” Averett said. “But that’s the shot I work on, that’s the shot I practice, transition threes, pull-up threes, whatever I can do to keep my team in a good position.”

The final trey by Averett might have been the dagger in the hearts of PCP, as Hopper was able to hold on to the fourpoint advantage until the clock ran out.

“It’s definitely a pride thing,” Averett said about Hopper ’s hard-fought effort that pulled out the win. “When you’re playing for your command, you’ve got to represent the Hopper.

Any team that comes out there, whether it be PCP or Port Royal, we’ve just got to show them what the Hopper is all about.”

Averett said that while he believes that Hopper still needs to work on its defense, he believes that the team will get better as the season heads for the playoffs.

“This isn’t even the tip of the iceberg,” he said. “We haven’t even started practicing yet.

Right now, everything is just the flow of the game and ball movement. We’ve got a lot to work on, but the end goal is the whole thing.”

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Veggie burrito bowl can be a tasty way to use extra produce Defense Commissary Agency

Ingredients (serves four): • 1 cups instant brown rice • 14-15 oz. can of low sodium kidney beans or black beans (drained and rinsed) • 14-oz can of low sodium or no added salt whole kernel corn • of red onion diced • packet taco seasoning • 1 English cucumber (cut into bite sized pieces) • 12-14 oz. dark leafy greens (baby spinach, baby kale or spring mix) • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped •1/3 cup salsa

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Scholarships available to Hickam residents Hickam Communities Applications for the 2018 WinningEdge Scholarship are now available to Hickam Communities residents pursuing their post-secondary education at a c o l l e g e , u n i v e r s i t y, or professional trade school in the 2018-2019 academic year.

The scholarship is f u n d e d b y Wi n n C o m panies, the firm providing property and maintenance management services to Hickam Communities.

Scholarship amounts

v a r y, b u t a w a r d s a r e generally $1,000.

A demonstrable financial need to cover tuition, fees or student housing costs and academic performance are among the selection criteria.

The application and details can be found on Hickam Communities website, www.hickamcommunities.com/winningedge-scholarship.

Completed applications must be submitted to a Hickam Communities community center no later than March 30, 2018 for consideration.

Women’s History Month quiz winner announced Michelle K. Ching Equal Employment Opportunity Counselor Navy Region Hawaii Congratulations to Nick Calio with Naval Facilities Engineering Command Hawaii who won our Women’s History Month quiz published in last week’s Nick Calio Ho okele.

Here are the questions and answers to the quiz.

Questions: Who are the following inspirational women 1. The last queen of the Hawaiian Islands, deposed because American business interests wanted to annex Hawaii to the U.S. 2. The first Japanese American woman and the first woman of color to be elected to the United States Congress.

3. Leading suffragist who was arrested and convicted of attempting to vote in the 1872 election.

4. Championed the fight for gender equality,

achieved sainthood, helped desegregate schools and coined the phrase “Jane Crow.”

5. An 83-year-old Supreme Court Justice that is an advocate for gender equality and does 20 push-ups a day, along with 30-second planks.

6. nown as the “mother of the modern day civil rights movement” in America.

7. A writer, nurse, founder American Birth Control League, and founder president of Planned Parenthood.

8. Prominent advocate for transgender women’s rights and author of the book “Redefining Realness My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More.”

Answers: 1. ueen Liliuokalani 2. Patsy Mink 3. Susan B. Anthony 4. Pauli Murray 5. Ruth Bader Ginsburg 6. Rosa Parks 7. Margaret Sanger 8. Janet Mock

structions.

While the rice is cooking, add to a very large bowl all of the remaining ingredients and then toss gently to mix all the ingredients.

Evenly distribute the rice between four bowls.

Top each bowl of rice with 1/4th of the bean mixture and serve.

Tips:

For a fresh, citrus flavor top, each bowl with a sprinkle of lime zest.

Add a bit of variety by adding you favorite cooked lean meat and a sprinkle of cheese.

This is a great way to use up extra produce.

Have fun making your own combos.

Double the batch and use the extra to carry for your office lunches for the Directions: next two days.

Begin preparing the For more information, instant brown rice ac- visit www.commissaries. cording to package in- com.

& Crafts Center. All items sold at the craft fair need to be handmade. Applicants will need to bring items (or photos of items) for screening at the time of registration. The cost is $75 for a 15-foot-by-15-foot space or $105 for two vendors to share a space. For more information, call 448-9907. ● Submissions for the Creative Writing Contest

are being accepted now through April 7 at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Library. Patrons can send in entries in the poetry and short story divisions. It is free to enter and categories are child (6-10), young adult (11-18) and adult (19 and older). For more information, call 449-8299.

UPCOMI NG EVENTS

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Morale, Welfare and Recreation

Get ‘hoppy’ with upcoming Easter events ● Reservations are being accepted now for the Easter

brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 1 at the Historic Hickam Officers’ Club. The brunch will include stuffed leg of lamb, roast beef, carved ham and more.

The cost is $43 for adults and lower price points for children 12 and under. Reservations are required.

Seating times are every half hour beginning at 10 a.m.

For more information, call 448-4608.

● Easter brunch buffet will be held from 10 a.m. to

3 p.m. April 1 at The Lanai at Mamala Bay. The event will include photos with the Easter Bunny at 9:30 a.m. and face-painting at 10 a.m. The cost of the buffet is $32.95 for adults and $16.95 for children 6 to 12 and reservations are required. For more information, call 422-3002.

● Easter brunch will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

April 1 at Restaurant 604. It will include a salad bar, waffle/pancake bar, breakfast favorites and a dessert station. The event will also include live musical entertainment from Hawaiian Blend from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost of the brunch is $28.95 for adults and $13.95 for kids 3-12. For more information, call 888-7616.

● Free Easter egg hunt and 5K run will be held at

6:30 a.m. March 31 at the Hickam Memorial Fitness Center. The kids 12 and under will have an egg hunt at 6:45 a.m. before the 5K run begins at 7 a.m. This event is open to all base-eligible patrons. For more information, call 448-2214.

● Vendor registration is open for the 43rd annual

Spring Craft Fair, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 5 at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Arts

● Crab Boil gets cooking from 5 to 8 p.m. March 23 at

the Historic Hickam Officers’ Club. Patrons can have an East Coast/Louisiana themed dinner with Dungeness crab, shrimp, andouille sausage, potatoes and corn, all boiled up together and served hot. This event is open to all base-eligible patrons and the cost is $30 for adults with lower prices for club members and youth.

Reservations are required. For more information and reservations, call 448-4608.

● Free golf clinic will be held at 1 p.m. March 24 at

Mamala Bay Golf Course. For more information, call 449-2304.

● Ohana Paint Night will put paint to canvas from 5:30

to 7:30 p.m. March 30 at the Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam Arts and Crafts Center. An instructor will lead a parent and child through the featured painting of the night. At the end, the customers get to take home their completed masterpiece. The cost is $35 per person and includes all art supplies. Registration is open to ages 8 and up is done online at www.greatlifehawaii.com. For more information, call 448-9907.

● Free Hail and Farewell and Open Mic Night will

be held from 5 to 7 p.m. March 30 at the Teen Center.

The event is designed to welcome new teens to and say farewell to those moving on to new adventures. This event is open to teens registered with the program. For more information, call 448-1068.

● Eat the Street shuttle hits the road at 6:30 p.m.

March 30, departing from the Hickam Information, Tickets and Travel (ITT) office. The cost is $7 per person for roundtrip transportation and the shuttle returns to the base at approximately 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 448-2295.

● Chinatown food and historic walking tour hits the

road at 8:30 a.m. March 31 departing from the Hickam Information, Tickets and Travel (ITT) office. The cost of the tour is $35 for adults and $30 for youth ages 3 to 11 and includes roundtrip transportation from the base and a Chinese-style lunch. For more information, call 4482295.

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Community CALENDAR CA

NMCRS DRIVE NOW — The 2018 avy-Marine Corps Relief Society ( MCRS) active duty fund drive is being held for avy activities in the avy Region Hawaii area. This year’s theme is By Our Own For Our Own. FMI: Lt. Stephen Gubbins at 4737946 or stephen.gubbins1 navy.mil.

NATIONAL PUPPY DAY WITH OSPCA MARCH 24 — Pearl Harbor avy

Exchange ( E ) and Oahu SPCA have teamed up to celebrate ational Puppy Day at the E pet shop at 4888 Bougainville Drive from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

OSPCA will bring puppies and full-grown dogs for adoption. The event is open to authori ed patrons only. FMI: call Stephanie Lau at 423-3287.

Olympics Hawaii partners with the state Department of Education for district Fifth Grade Fitness Meets and Preschool Play Days. olunteers are needed to assist at Oahu schools and parks from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. throughout March, April and May. T-shirts and certificates of appreciation will be available to volunteers. FMI: 1 Dena Sinclair at 257-0716 or email dena.sinclair navy. mil.

CAREER EXPO 2018 AT THE BLAISDELL CENTER MARCH 28 A Career Expo 2018 will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the eal Blaisdell Center. The event will include free admission for military service members in uniform.

General admission to the event is $3. The admission fee for military and students is $1.

EARTH MONTH EVENTS

BLOOD DRIVE

MARCH 26 — Armed Services Blood

Program (ASBP) officials are asking for blood donors to stop by Tripler Army Medical Center’s second floor oceanside blood center in March or anytime they are at the hospital to make a life-saving donation. In addition, a blood drive will be held March 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay chapel. FMI: www.militaryblood.dod. mil or call 433-6148 to make a blood donation appointment.

improved communication skills and remain mindful to ensure they are not settling. FMI: www.greatlifehawaii.com/ family-support/mfsc-class-schedule or call 474-1999.

USAF PRE-SEPARATION BRIEFING

MARCH 28 — A .S. Air Force pre-

separation briefing will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. at Military and Family ANGER MANAGEMENT MARCH 26 — An anger management Support Center Pearl Harbor. This class will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at mandatory counseling covers A Military and Family Support Center Pearl benefits and entitlements, employment, education, medical, and community Harbor. FMI: www.greatlifehawaii.com/ resources, among others. FMI: www. family-support/mfsc-class-schedule or greatlifehawaii.com/family-support/mfsccall 474-1999. class-schedule or call 474-1999.

TRANSITION GPS

MARCH 26-30 — A Transition GPS

(Goals, Plans, Success) for retirees class will be held at Military and Family Support Center Pearl Harbor. FMI: www. greatlifehawaii.com/family-support/mfscclass-schedule or call 474-1999.

DATING WITH A PURPOSE

MARCH 27 — A Dating with a

Purpose class will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Military and Family Support Center Pearl Harbor. Participants can evaluate the qualities they want to bring to, and receive from a relationship, use

FRAUD PREVENTION WORKSHOP MARCH 29 — A fraud prevention

workshop will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Military and Family Support Center Pearl Harbor. Participants can learn about affinity fraud and Pon i schemes and ways to protect themselves. FMI: www.greatlifehawaii.com/family-support/ mfsc-class-schedule or call 474-1999.

AFTER GPS

MARCH 30 — An After GPS (Goals, Plans, Success) workshop will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Military and

Family Support Center Pearl Harbor.

Informational briefings will include survivor benefit, Tricare, eterans Affairs, orkforce Development Office and more. This workshop will also include an employer panel to assist participants in understanding the civilian hiring process. FMI: www. greatlifehawaii.com/family-support/mfscclass-schedule or call 474-1999.

EASTER SUNRISE VOLUNTEERS

MARCH 31, APRIL 1 — The Pearl Harbor Memorial Chapel needs volunteers to assist with setup for the Easter Sunrise Service aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial. olunteers are needed March 31 from noon to 3 p.m. to set up chairs under the fantail tent and from 4 to 5 p.m. to set up chairs under gun turret three.

In addition, April 1 from 4:30 to 8 a.m., volunteers are needed as parking attendants, ushers, security and moving chairs after the service. The Easter Sunrise Service will start at 6:30 a.m.

April 1. FMI: RP2 Dominic Tinoco at dominic.tinoco navy.mil or 473-3971.

VOLUNTEERS FOR KIDS’ FITNESS MARCH, APRIL, MAY — Special

APRIL 7, 14, 20, 21 — In celebration of Earth Month, several events have been planned. Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam will partner with the City and County of Honolulu for a cleanup from 8 to 11 a.m. April 7 along the Pearl Harbor Bike Path. The Joint Base Morale, elfare and Recreation Family Fun Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 14 at Hickam Harbor. The event will include storm water and energy displays, touch pools, bounce houses, trash boat races and more. The state Department of Agriculture will participate with information and kids’ games to increase awareness of the coconut rhinoceros beetle. The semi-annual Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam base-wide cleanup will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. April 20.

The event is in support of the Joint Base commander’s Clean It p and Keep It p campaign. A Loko Pa aiau Fishpond cleanup will be held from 9 a.m. to noon April 21.

FORD ISLAND BRIDGE RUN

APRIL 7 The 21st annual Ford Island 10K Bridge Run will begin at 7 a.m. at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The 10K (6.2) route starts at the entrance to Adm. Bernard Chick Clarey Bridge, crosses the bridge to Ford Island, where it circles the island, then crosses back and finishes on Richardson Field.

The late entry fee from now through April 6 is $40 and race day entry fee is $45 accepted until 6:45 a.m. Online registration closes midnight March 30.

Packet pickup will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 31 at Richardson Pool Building 1, across from Rainbow Bay Marina. FMI: www.greatlifehawaii.com or call 473-0784, 473-2494 or 473-2437.

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