Ho'okele News - Jul. 31, 2015

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Oklahoma unknowns receive honors July 31, 2015

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Volume 6 Issue 29

Story and photo by MC2 Jeff Troutman

Navy Public Affairs Support Element West, Det. Hawaii

HONOLULU—A dignified transfer for unknown service members who once served aboard the USS Oklahoma was held July 27 at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) in Honolulu.

The dignified transfer was performed by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), an organization that helps determine the fate of missing service members and where possible, recover them alive or recover and identify the remains.

The process of identifying the remains of the service members will begin at the newly-built POW/MIA Accounting lab located at Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam. The remains will then be sent to a lab in Omaha, Neb. for more detailed study.

“It’s a very humbling experience, to be a part of this procedure,” said Chief Hospital Corpsman Joshua Saniel, a member of the DPAA. “It helps to bring closure for the families who before now didn’t know the fate of their loved ones missing or

Members of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) escort a casket containing the remains of an unknown USS Oklahoma service member through the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific during a dignified transfer in Honolulu. killed in action, and it’s an honor to our past service members who gave their lives for our country,” he said.

According to the DPAA website, more than 83,000 Americans are still missing from World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. For those service members killed in action, the DPAA community is charged with locating, re-

covering and identifying their remains.

Agency teams deploy to countries throughout Asia, the Pacific and Europe, as well as to sites in the United States. Additionally, the DPAA also performs humanitarian missions worldwide to recover and identify individuals as directed by the Pacific Command.

Michael S. Lennington,

the DPAA director, was on hand to witness the transfer and to praise his team of service members for their duties.

“This is an amazing thing you all did as a team this morning,” Lennington told the approximately 20 Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine service members who carried out the transfer service.

“This is about never leaving a service member behind,

and I can’t put into words how incredibly important this is to the family members of those you served here today. You should look back on your service today, and all of what you do, with immense pride,” Lennington said.

To prepare for the transfer service, DPAA service members rehearse many times in the days and weeks before the transfer

takes place to ensure each fallen service member receives full military honors and is transferred with dignity and grace.

“It gives me a real sense of pride to see our rehearsal and our hard work rewarded in this manner, to reconnect these service members with their families,” said Sgt. 1st Class Merianne Salcepuedas, a DPAA member who helped oversee the transfers. “I’m just grateful I have the opportunity to be a part of this.”

The DPAA is supported by a number of defense agencies who assist with the transfer and identification service, including the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory (AFDIL).

The personnel components of the military departments, including the Service Casualty and Mortuary Affairs officers, also provide key support serving as primary liaisons with family members.

Other Department of Defense entities, including intelligence community components such as the Defense Intelligence Agency, bring together myriad specialties that are instrumental in support of achieving the fullest possible accounting.

(For more information about the DPAA, visit their website at: www.dpaa.mil.)

70 Years of Peace commemoration to be held here on Aug. 15

Nagaoka fireworks to be launched off Ford Island Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam Public Affairs

The U.S. Navy in Hawaii will join the cities of Honolulu and Nagaoka, Japan, in commemorating the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in the Pacific on Aug. 15 on historic Ford Island at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Fireworks will be launched off the west side of Ford Island.

The public is invited to the events, beginning at 4 p.m. and culminating in Pearl Harbor’s first-ever display of Nagaoka’s famous fireworks at 8 p.m. to honor the memory of the war’s victims

and to celebrate 70 years of peace and friendship.

The event is free and open to the public. Activities kick off at 4 p.m. with food available for purchase, cultural and educational displays, and entertainment. The official commemorative program starts at 7 p.m. with guest speakers, a youth peace summit declaration, performances by Nagaoka children’s choir and HEARTS Hawaii choir, and a special performance of the hit song “Jupiter” by the Japanese singersongwriter Ayaka Hirahara.

At 8 p.m. the skies above Pearl Harbor and surrounding areas will light up with a display of Nagaoka’s special fireworks to honor war victims, pursue everlasting peace and friendship, and pave the way for future genera-

Drill held aboard USS Chafee

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tions. Music for the fireworks will simulcast live on radio station Hawaiian 105.1 KINE. The public will be allowed access to Ford Island, with parking available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Please plan accordingly for traffic due to the limited lanes on the Ford Island bridge.

Other parking and transportation options will be posted on the website when available at www. cnic.navy.mil/70yearsofpeace.

Strict security measures will be in place. No large bags, large purses, outside food or beverages, coolers, or tents will be permitted.

Visit the website for a complete list of restricted and authorized items. All carry-in items are subject to search.

Like on facebook www.face book.com/70yearsofpeace.

Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5, embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), perform a helicopter rope suspension technique exercise in an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 during a visit-boardsearch and seizure drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) on July 28. Chafee is homeported at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Clemente A. Lynch

Marines from the Battle of Tarawa come home See page A-2

Fed Fire informs residents to be aware of wildfire threats See page A-4

‘Superheroes’ power up at 10K run See page B-1

Board of Water Supply offers tips on seven ways to save water See page A-2

Volunteers needed for 70 Years of Peace commemorative events See page A-7

Shakey’s Pizza and more coming in ’16 See page B-4

July 31, 2015

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Marines from the Battle of Tarawa come home Story and photo by Cpl. Matthew Bragg

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (The Marines from the Battle of Tarawa were repatriated during a ceremony held July 26 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.)

TARAWA, Kiribati – The 3rd Marine Division conducted a repatriation ceremony July 25 in Kiribati to honor the remains of at least 36 Marines in Tarawa, Kiribati, who fought and died during the Battle of Tarawa in World War II. The Battle of Tarawa, also known as the 76-hour battle, took place from Nov. 20-23, 1943 on the heavily fortified island of Betio, which was held by 4,500 Japanese troops. More than 18,000 U.S. Marines were sent to secure the island, but the coral reefs surrounding the island acted as a blockade and caused unexpected problems during the Marines’ amphibious assault.

When the battle finally ended, more than 1,000 U.S. troops had been killed in action and were left to become a piece of unrecoverable history. However, the Marine Corps has a saying: Never leave a Marine behind.

“Today provides for us the opportunity to bring home some Marines who were lost here during the Battle of Tarawa over 70

A 3rd Marine Regiment color guard takes its place, July 25, during a repatriation ceremony in Tarawa, Kiribati.

The ceremony honored the remains of approximately 36 Marines who fought and died during the Battle of Tarawa during World War II and were loaded onto a C-130J Hercules aircraft to be transported back home to the United States. (Additional photos on page A-5.) years ago,” said Maj. Gen. Richard P. Simcock, 3rd Marine Division commanding general.

“Those Marines that gave their lives and ensured our way of life continued here in the Pacific were fully expected to come home, but it didn’t work out that way. Today we’ve filled that obligation for those Marines,” Simcock said.

In March 2015, History Flight, a privately owned organization

working in cooperation with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, discovered a long-lost burial trench and recovered what are believed to be the remains of at least 36 U.S. Marines killed during the battle. One set of those remains is tentatively believed to be those of 1st Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Jr., who was one of four Medal of Honor recipients for his actions on Tarawa and the only

one whose remains have been unaccounted for.

The remains of the Marines were placed into American flagdraped caskets and loaded onto a C-130J Hercules aircraft during the ceremony.

“This ceremony I could not describe. It is one of the most solemn ceremonies I’ve had the opportunity to participate in,” Simcock said.

“Seeing those flag-draped coffins getting on the aircraft and knowing they’re going home, it makes me feel good as a Marine.

For us it’s always about accountability and bringing our Marines home after the fight is over,” he said.

After the final casket was loaded onto the aircraft, the audience remained still in a moment of silence as a bugler performed ceremonial Taps.

Once the caskets were loaded aboard the aircraft, the C-130 departed from Tarawa to begin the transportation of the remains back to the U.S. “I was very pleased to learn of the discovery of the remains of our Marines on the island of Tarawa … This battle demonstrated the indomitable fighting spirit of our Marines ... ,” said Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., commandant of the Marine Corps.

“The lessons learned there paved the way for our success in the Pacific campaign and eventual end to the war. We look forward to their return home,” Dunford said.

After transportation back to the U.S. has been completed, the remains will undergo DNA testing to confirm the identities of the Marines and will then be turned over to their respective families for burial with full military honors.

Board of Water Supply offers tips on seven ways to save water Provided by Board of Water Supply, City & County of Honolulu Our water resources in Hawaii are limited, so let’s not waste a drop. If we save enough water now, we’ll have what we need for years to come.

Here are some simple ways to do your part: • Water lawns just two to three times a week.

Lawns don’t need to be watered every day, even dur-

ing the summer. The fact is if you water just once every three days, you promote deeper root growth, making your lawn healthier and

MCBH implements new base access guidelines Marine Corps Base Hawaii Starting Aug. 1, changes to the vehicle and base access policies will be implemented for military and civilians stationed at or visiting Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH).

All vehicles on the installation must be clearly identified by an MCBH decal or paper pass. These changes apply to all service members stationed at the base or visiting from another base, base employees, retirees, Friends of Kaneohe Bay passholders and visitors.

Active duty and civilian Marines who work at MCBH without a current base decal must request a decal at the vehicle registration office in building 1095.

Retirees will need to request either a decal or an annual paper pass at the registration office. Friends of K-Bay and active duty from other bases will be able to request an annual paper pass.

Visitors will need to request a day pass at the front gate pass house.

In order to register a vehicle, drivers must have their valid Hawaii state vehicle registration, no-fault insurance and safety inspection, as well as their current authorized Department of Defense identification card and license, and a completed MCBH decal application form.

For more information, including the hours of operation and application form, visit the website http://ow.ly/QiOF1.

more water-efficient.

• Don’t water lawns between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Water evaporates quickly when the sun is out. So if you water during the day, you’re not watering the lawn, you’re watering the sky. Instead, water in the early morning, evening or at night. It’ll keep the water where you want it: in your lawn.

• Check for leaks in plumbing and toilets.

How? Turn off water throughout your house,

check your water meter, and check back two hours later.

If it has moved, something is leaking. Checking toilet leaks is even easier with a free Board of Water Supply test tablet.

• Install water-efficient plumbing fixtures.

A new toilet can save five gallons or more every flush.

A new showerhead can save up to five gallons every minute. An aerator on your kitchen faucet can save up to five gallons daily.

• Take shorter showers.

Every minute you trim from your shower saves three to six gallons of water.

So get in and out a little faster, or pause the water while you lather, shave or shampoo.

• Put a nozzle on your garden hose.

Left unattended, a running garden hose can waste more than100 gallons in just minutes. Use a shutoff or pressure nozzle, so you only use what you need when

you’re watering the plants, cleaning the house or washing the car.

• Don’t let the faucet run and run.

Turn off the tap while brushing teeth or shaving.

In the kitchen, use a dishpan for soapy water, and rinse with clean water quickly.

Just imagine all that water running all over the counter or floor, instead of down the drain. That’ll give you a hint at how much water you’re accidentally wasting.

USS John Paul Jones departs for scheduled deployment

U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Nardel Gervacio The guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) departs July 27 from Joint Base Pearl-Harbor-Hickam for a scheduled underway. John Paul Jones replaced USS Lake Erie (CG 70) in Hawaii as the nation's ballistic missile defense test ship.

July 31, 2015

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How the Wright Brothers got to the moon

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Review by Bill Doughty

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What is the best way to protect your belongings?

Informat ion Syst ems Technic ian 2nd Class Nicholas W illiamson Navy Operational Support Center, Pearl Harbor “The best way to protect your belongings is to have some sort of insurance.

If anything goes missing, if someone wants something, they’re going to take it. So, the best thing is to have insurance, so that way you can replace whatever you lost as quickly as possible.”

Senior Master Sgt . Roy Robinson 647th Force Support Squadron “Make sure you have your belongings in a safe and secure area.”

Valerie Uyeda Navy Region Hawaii “My dogs are there to protect me, so they alert me, and they tell me when someone is there. So I know not to open the door, and that is how I protect myself.”

Chief M ast er Sg t. Timot hy Pachasa HQ PACAF “One hundred percent accountability doesn’t casually happen. Make sure you don’t bring your things to dangerous situations, and always make mental notes of where you put things.”

M ast er-at -A rms 2nd Class Lonnie Ragland Navy Operational Support Center, Pearl Harbor “To me the best way to protect your belongings is to make sure that it’s secure in some type of manner or fashion. For example, if you’re going to the gym and you have a gym bag with your wallet, keys or other valuable items and you put it [in the] locker room, but you don’t put a lock on it, your items are not secure.

“The same goes with your home. If you want to make sure your home is secure, you may want to do a little research to find out the best way to secure your house such as adding lights, ADT systems and adding dead bolts to your doors, which will hinder an potential intruder.”

Senior A irman Cheyenne Lembke 17th Operational Weather Squadron “Make sure you don't leave important things out in a place where they are not secure.”

Elect ric ian’s M at e 2nd Class Ley Ordonez Navy Operational Support Center, Pearl Harbor

When naval aviator and U.S. astronaut Neil Armstrong became the fir st man to st e p o nto the moon, he brought a physical piece of the Wright Brothers legacy with him. What the fellow Ohioan carried with him is revealed in David McCullough’s latest work, “The Wright Brothers” (Simon & Schuster, 2015).

McCul lo ugh, the autho r o f “1 77 6,” “T ruma n” and “Jo hn Adams,” explains how and why Wilbur and Orville were successful in in ve nting the ai rpl ane and demonstrating the first human-oper at ed, p o we re d and sustai ne d flight of a heavier-than-air machine in 1903.

The brothers faced family ravages of typhoid and tuberculosis, swarms of “demon mosquitoes,” oppressive heat and plenty of crashes before and after their first flight.

Later, another challenge was just getting the scientific community, media and nation to take them seriously.

How they dealt with challenges and setbacks was key to their success.

The boys’ father, Rev. Milton Wright, bought them educational toys and books, encouraged high standards of excellence, promoted unity of purpose, and nurtured determination. “We learn much from tribulation, and by adversity our hearts are made better,” the senior Wright wrote to Orville after a crash cost the life of an Army lieutenant.

The brothers’ high school teacher noted “their patient persistence, their calm faith in ultimate success, their mutual consideration of each other.”

Books in the Wright family collec ti o n incl ude d ec cle sia stic al works alongside works by Robert Ingersoll, who had an apparently significant influence on the brothers, according to McCullough.

“There could be found the works of Dickens, Washington Irving, Hawthorne, Mark Twain, a complete set of the works of Sir Walter Sco tt, the po em s o f Vi rgil, Plutarch’s ‘Lives,’ Milton’s ‘Paradise Lost,’ Boswell’s ‘Life of Johnson,’ Gibbon’s ‘Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire,’ and Thucydides. There were books on natural history, American history, a sixvolume history of France, travel, the ‘Instructive Speller,’ Darwin’s ‘On the Origin of Species,’ plus two full sets of encyclopedias.”

David McCullough the reader is listening to a Ken Burns documentary. McCullough’s descriptive powers, so strong in all his work, are put to good effect here. For example, here is the autho r’s de scri pti o n o f the Oute r Banks of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina: “T he pr e vio us winte r o n the Banks had been especially severe, o ne co ntinu in g succe ssi o n o f storms, the brothers were told, the rain coming down in such torrents as to make a lake that reached for miles near their camp. Ninetymile-an-hour winds had lifted their building from its foundation and set it down several feet closer to the ocean. Mosquitoes were said to have been so thick they turned day into night, the lightning so terrible it turned night into day. But the winds had also sculpted the sand hills into the best shape for gliding the bro ther s had se e n, and the September days now were so glorious, so ideal, that instead of turning at once to setting up camp, they put the glider from the year before in shape and spent what Wilbur called ‘the finest day we ever had in practice.’“ Th e bro the rs’ air craft we re tested near Kitty Hawk and refined in a pasture near Dayton, Ohio, where their 1905 Flyer would become the first practical aircraft 110 years ago this year.

“It was at Huffman Prairie that summer and fall of 1905 that the bro ther s, by ex per im e nt and change, truly learned to fly. Then, al so , at la st, wit h a pl ane they could rely on, they could permit themselves enjoyment in what they had achieve d. Th e y co ul d ta ke pleasure in the very experience of traveling through the air in a moWilbur was interested in history tor-powered machine as no one and science, especially birds, equi- had. And each would try as best he librium and the study of wind. co uld to pu t the e xper ien ce in McCullough’s butterscotch voice words.” comes through the narrative as if

McCullough’s extensive research helps us experience the brothers’ emotions and read their first-hand accounts. The author acknowledges resources with humility, respect and appreciation, including Library of Congress, Wright State University in Dayton and Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum.

This book takes us through the early life of the Wright Brothers, their success in designing and selling bicycles, and their adventures in Europe, especially in Paris, at a time when they were courted by French, British and German governments and militaries—before the American military showed real interest in their achievements.

Eventually they received honors, memorials and accolades (and unfortunately acrimonious patent infringements) from Dayton to D.C. and from Le Mans to New York. We learn about their relationship with Otto Lilienthal, Chanute Langley, Charles Lindbergh, Alexander Bell, Glenn Curtiss and other friends and rivals.

Wilbur’s flight in New York around the Statue of Liberty and above the departing Lusitania in 1909 is a standout. Orville saw the 1921 commissioning of his namesake USS Wright (AV/AZ-1), a ship that was captained by commanding officers that included Ernest J. King, Aubrey W. Fitch and Marc A. Mitscher and which fought in World War II in the Pacific. Orville lived long enough to see aircraft and bombers used extensively in WWII. The first USS Kitty Hawk (APV1) was launched in 1941 and served throughout the Second World War. Another namesake, the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk II (CV(A) 63), was launched 57 years after the brothers’ first flight, served nearly half a century, and was decommissioned in 2009.

(Doughty writes Navy Reads on weekends: www.navyreads.blogspot. com.)

Crew works on ‘Sabre’ jet at Hickam

“The best way to protect your belongings for me is to have insurance for your home like fire, flood or earthquake insurance just in case a disaster happens. It’s a peace of mind knowing that you have it, just in case the unthinkable happens.”

Provided by MC1 Nardel Gervacio and David D. Underwood Jr.

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Phone: (808) 473-2890 or 473-2895 Email: editor@hookelenews.com Photo courtesy T. Merrill, retired 154th Wing historian This photo taken circa 1954-1958 shows the North American F-86E “Sabre,” with the tail number 51-2721, assigned to the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 199th Fighter Squadron. It is being worked on by ground crew personnel at the former Hickam Air Force Base. The “TH” on the fuselage denotes “Territory of Hawaii.”

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Vice Adm. Nora Tyson becomes U.S. 3rd Fleet commander MC3 K. Cecelia Engrums

U.S. 3rd Fleet Public Affairs SAN DIEGO (NNS) — Vice Adm. Nora Tyson relieved Vice Adm. Kenny “Pink” Floyd as commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet during a change of command and retirement ceremony held July 24 on Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) while pierside at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego.

During the ceremony, Floyd retired from active duty after “35 years of honorable naval service.” He assumed command of U.S. 3rd Fleet in May 2013.

Floyd reflected on his career while thanking his peers and the men and women of the U.S. Navy.

“Without a doubt, it has been the greatest privilege of my life to lead the men and women who have volunteered to defend this country,” said Floyd.

“Debbie (Floyd’s wife) and I continue to be humbled by the magnitude of the responsibility that you carry and strengthened by the willingness with which you carry it out.”

Adm. Scott H. Swift, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, was the

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Kory Alsberry Vice Adm. Nora Tyson, left, assumes command of U.S. 3rd Fleet from Adm. Scott H. Swift, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, during the U.S. 3rd Fleet change of command and retirement ceremony held July 24. Tyson relieves Vice Adm. Kenneth E. Floyd as he retires after 35 years of service.

guest speaker.

“Floyd, in summary, you did it right,” said Swift. “Sailors of both today’s and tomorrow’s Navy are better prepared by your contributions, example and leadership throughout your career than they have ever been.

On their behalf, and on behalf of a grateful nation, thank you for your leadership and service.”

Swift presented Floyd with his second Distinguished Service Medal as an end of career award, recognizing him for his exceptional meritorious service to the United States Navy.

“As Pink departs the pattern, there is no better officer to take the lead here at 3rd Fleet than Nora Tyson,” said Swift.

“When I travel around the theater, everywhere I go, I hear about the great work she has done leading operations and building partnerships in the Pacific Fleet AOR (area of responsibility),” he said.

Tyson’s most recent assignment was as deputy commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, where she reported in July 2013.

U.S. 3rd Fleet was formed during World War II on March 15, 1943 under the command of Fleet Adm. William F. “Bull” Halsey.

Fed Fire informs residents to be aware of wildfire threats in dry season Angela Sanders

Inspector, Federal Fire Department Hawaii Dry season is upon us, so now is the time for the public to be aware of potential wildfire threats in the areas where they live and work. The Federal Fire Department Hawaii is asking all civilians and military personal to: • Be vigilant at all times and report any suspicious activity.

• Report unauthorized dumping of rubbish and vegetation.

• Report overgrown, dry, and tall vegetation.

• Protect your home by clearing unneces-

sary shrubbery and debris.

• Clean roof and gutters regularly.

• Ensure fire apparatus can get to your home.

• Ensure smoke detectors are installed on each level of your home, in every sleeping area, and are being tested monthly.

• Create a safety zone around your home.

• When wildfires are threatening your area, if advised to evacuate, do so immediately.

• Call 911 immediately if you see suspicious activity.

(For more information about the Federal Fire Department, contact Fire Inspector Angela Sanders at 471-3303, ext. 617 or angela.sanders1@navy.mil.)

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The fast-attack submarine USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) transits the southeast loch of Pearl Harbor, July 23, passing the half-masted flag of another fastattack submarine, USS Charlotte (SSN 766). National ensigns aboard all vessels of the U.S. Navy flew at half-mast July 21-25, honoring the five fallen service members of the shootings in Chattanooga, Tenn., on July 16. Both Los Angeles-class submarines are with Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, homeported at Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam.

U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Steven Khor

(Left) Members of the Defense POW MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) place an American flag over a casket containing the remains of an unknown USS Oklahoma service member at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) during a dignified transfer July 27 in Honolulu.

The DPAA serves to provide the fullest possible accounting for America's missing military personnel to their families and the nation, by maximizing the number of missing personnel accounted for and ensuring timely, accurate information is provided to their families.

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Jeff Troutman

(Right) 3rd Marine Regiment pallbearers carry a casket onto a C130J Hercules aircraft, July 25 during a repatriation ceremony in Tarawa, Kiribati. The caskets held the remains of approximately 36 Marines who fought and died during the Battle of Tarawa in World War II. The remains were transported back to the United States for proper identification and final burial.

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew J. Bragg (Below) 3rd Marine Regiment pallbearers lift the final casket of remains, July 25 during a repatriation ceremony in Tarawa, Kiribati.

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew J. Bragg

July 31, 2015

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PP15 concludes successful visit to Solomon Islands U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. James Gulliver

Pacific Partnership Public Affairs HONIARA, Guadalcanal —The people of the Solomon Islands and members of Pacific Partnership 2015 celebrated the completion of a successful two-week mission by the Military Sealift Command joint high speed vessel USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3), July 24.

Millinocket and embarked Task Forager provided medical, engineering, veterinary and dental support to Guadalcanal and Maliata citizens.

“Just two weeks ago we began our mission in the Solomon Islands, and today we stand proud of what we achieved together as a team,” said Capt. James Meyer, commodore, Task Force Forager, during a reception celebrating the completion of work in the Solomon Islands.

“This mission could not have

U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Carla Burdt Capt. James Meyer, commodore, Task Force Forager (right), welcomes a representative from the local government to the closing reception of Pacific Partnership 2015 in the Solomon Islands. been accomplished without the The leadership of the Solomon joint efforts of everyone here Islands expressed their gratitude tonight,” he said. for all the assistance brought by

Seabees perform underwater cable maintenance

Builder 2nd Class Ben Reed, assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2, inspects tubes containing hydrophone cables for corrosion and exposed cable that will need to be patched or need cathodic protection. UCT 2's Construction Dive Detachment Charlie (CDDC) is performing subsea cable maintenance July 14 at the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF). CDDC is on the first stop of their deployment, where they are conducting inspection, maintenance and repair of various underwater and waterfront facilities in support of the Pacific Fleet.

U.S. Navy photo by Builder 2nd Class Joseph Hophan

Pacific Partnership 2015 personnel.

“We thank you so much for everything you have done for this country,” said Milner Tozaka, the minister of foreign affairs.. “What you have done will continue to improve the lives of our people even after you have left our shores.”

Seabees and Marines spent 12 days renovating Vura Primary School to improve the learning environment for the 450 students who attend the school.

The medical teams trained more than 160 Solomon Island medical professionals, famers and police. They saw more than 560 patients, 51 animals and distributed approximately 400 spectacles.

“The accomplishment of our medical team has been spectacular as they built capacity and capability in both Auki, Maliata and here in Honiara,” Meyer said.

He also spoke of the warm welcome they received in the Solomon

Islands and how the youth of the nation left an impression on him.

“I’ve noticed that what sets the Solomon Islands apart from the other countries we have visited on Pacific Partnership is the youth’s eagerness to learn, the adult’s enthusiasm to hone their skills and use our training after we leave,” he said. “Your kindness and hospitality has touched everyone on our team.”

Millinocket departed the Solomon Islands July 26 and is en route to the Philippines to continue the Pacific Partnership 2015 mission.

Task Force Forager is led by an expeditionary command element from the Navy’s 30th Naval Construction Regiment (30 NCR) from Port Hueneme, Calif. Millinocket is currently serving as the secondary platform for Pacific Partnership 2015. The primary platform for the mission is the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19).

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MyCAA Scholarship program aids military spouses in reaching career goals Tech. Sgt. Terri Paden

15th Wing Public Affairs Military spouses looking to pursue their career goals by way of licenses, certificates, certifications or associate degrees can use the My Career Advancement Account Scholarship (MyCAA) to pay for their career development.

The MyCAA Scholarship is a workforce development program that provides up to $4,000 of tuition assistance to eligible military spouses.

William Kono, 647th Force Support Squadron force development flight chief, said he highly recommends spouses take advantage of this benefit to find employment in high-demand, high-growth portable career fields and occupations.

The MyCAA Scholarship is available to spouses of active duty

service members E-1 to E-5, W-1 to W-2, and O-1 to O-2 who can start and complete their coursework while their spouse is on Title 10 military orders, including National Guard and Reserve component members’ spouses.

The MyCAA Scholarship will pay up to $2,000 annually to cover tuition costs for education and training courses and exams needed for an associate degree, as well as the cost of obtaining a license, certificate or certification at an accredited college, university or technical school in the U.S. Kono said the scholarship program for spouses closely resem-

Volunteers needed for 70 Years of Peace commemorative events Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Public Affairs Active duty military personnel from all services are needed to volunteer for events commemorating the 70th anniversary of the End of World War II in the Pacific to be held Aug. 14 and 15 at Ford Island, Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam.

The “70 Years of Peace” commemorative events are hosted by sister cities, Honolulu and Nagaoka, Japan, along with the U. S. Navy.

The commemoration begins on Aug. 14 with a private evening memorial service and floral tribute open to invited guests. On Aug. 15, Ford Island will open to the public with festivities beginning at 4 p.m. and culminating in the spectacular Nagaoka fireworks display at 8 p.m.

Volunteer tasks include the following: site preparations, setup, and teardown

(Aug. 11-15); parking and traffic control (Aug. 14-15); trash pickup (Aug. 15); floral tribute assistance and ushers (Aug. 14), and floating lantern assistance (Aug. 14).

Civilians and military family members (age 16 and over) with base access are also welcome to volunteer. Call 471-3521 or contact Lt. Cmdr. Alex Torres, alex.n.torres@navy.mil or Chief Charles Tweedy, charles.v.tweedy@navy.mil to volunteer.

Volunteering provides an opportunity to contribute to this historic and significant event that honors the memory of war victims and celebrates 70 years of continuing peace and friendship.

For more information on 70 Years of Peace commemorative events, visit the website www.cnic.navy.mil /70yearsofpeace, or call the Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam Public Affairs Office at 473-1173 or 473-2926.

Conference registration to begin Aug. 6 Registration for the Joint Spouses Conference will begin at 6 p.m. Aug. 6. The conference will be held on Sept. 26.

Information on the workshops is posted at http://www.jschawaii.com/workshops.html and on the Joint Spouses' Conference Hawaii Facebook page.

bles the education benefits offered to service members in that tuition assistance in the amount of $4,500 is offered for active duty members to pursue associate, baccalaureate and master’s degrees.

Additionally, the Air Force offers active-duty members the Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line program to help service members obtain credentials and licenses.

Sarah Beard, a military spouse who recently used the MyCAA Scholarship to complete a pharmacy technician certification program, said the program offers a convenient way for military spouses to pursue educational goals.

“The program fit really well with my schedule, and it was perfect for what I needed it for,” she said. “MyCAA makes it a lot easier for you to get your foot in the

door and at least start working toward continued education and career goals.”

Beard described her experience with MyCAA as positive and successful.

“I got through my certification program with no hiccups, no problems with the payments, and no student loans to pay off,” she said.

“The program is very beneficial and relatively easy to get started.

If you’re willing to put forth the effort to get started, it’s definitely worth your time.

“Education is definitely something you have to want for yourself and be diligent and pursue it, and MyCAA is something you can rely on to help you,” she said.

Though the education center is an available resource, Kono said the MyCAA Scholarship is part of the family benefits offered through the Airmen and Family

Readiness Center.

“This is primarily a family program that the Airmen and Family Readiness Center has eyes on,” said Kono. “The education center gets involved when spouses come to us to discuss educational goals and aspirations.

We steer spouses to the MyCAA program because of the $4,000 tuition assistance available to help them complete education programs of their choosing.”

For more information or to speak with spouse education and career opportunities career counselors familiar with the MyCAA program, call 800-342-9647 or visit https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/ mycaa/ to create a login and register.

For active-duty members interested in learning more about the AF COOL program, log on to the AF Virtual Education Center via the Air Force Portal.

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Story and photos by MC2 Johans Chavarro

Navy Public Affairs Support Element Detachment Hawaii Service members, families and friends gathered at the Hickam Fitness Center at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to participate in a “superhero” themed 10K run July 25.

Participants were encouraged to dress up as their favorite superhero as a way to express themselves during the run.

“Every time we do a run, we typically have a theme,” said Air Force Staff Sgt. Adrienne McDonald, race coordinator and Airman assigned to the 647th Forward Support Squadron.

“People seem to love it. They get involved and we really see the most participation whenever we host these types of runs,” McDonald said.

Before the race began, event coordinators held a costume contest to acknowledge those who went above and beyond in preparing their super hero outfit.

According to McDonald, the themed races bring a sense of camaraderie as participants get a chance to show off their costumes during the costume contest and during the course of the race.

“People sometimes get intimidated by long runs, and I’m thrilled to see so many participants in the race,” said McDonald. “Camaraderie is definitely lifted during these races, especially whenever we do costume contests and things like that.

People really enjoy being a part of that.”

Air Force Airman 1st Class Samira Gaye, race coordinator and Airman also assigned to the 647th, echoed McDonald’s sentiments, saying there is an extra sense of excitement as participants ready to display their costumes.

“We have Superman, we have

Wonder Woman, everyone’s coming out,” said Gaye. “I love the excitement people bring to these races, especially with the costumes and see ing people getting dressed up.

The kids come out and dress up, too. It’s such a fun time.”

For participants, the chance to don costumes offered another aspect to the race, aside from just competition.

“Dressing up really makes it more family friendly,” said Air Force Tech Sgt. Michael Clemens, race participant and Airman assigned to the 15th Wing, 747th Communication Squadron.

“There are definitely people out here competing, but most of the people are here just to have a good time, and it shows,” Clemens said.

“It really gives me a chance to express myself,” said Air Traffic Controlman 3rd Class Ruben Muñoz Jr., race participant and Sailor assigned to Fleet Area Control Surveillance Facility Pearl Harbor.

“I feel like if we’re running around the base and some kids see us, it’d be a cool thing to see Captain America running down the street,” Muñoz said.

However, in the end, for Muñoz and others, the race still represented a way to improve their physical fitness.

“I definitely want to do better on my PRT, so me and my second class came out here to try and get in better shape, and this is the perfect thing,” said Muñoz.

“We get to come out here and compete against each other and push each other. Also, it’s on base, which makes it that much easier to be a part of, since it’s so close,” Muñoz added.

The superhero 10K was the final race in a series of runs designed to prepare participants for the ninth annual Hickam Half-Marathon in August.

Angela Amos, race participant, receives a cup of water from a water station.

Racers leave the starting line.

Participants in the “superhero” themed 10K race compete in a costume contest before the start of the run July 25 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

(Above) Colorfully costumed superheroes run along the route.

(Below) Families and friends take photographs of winners of one age group after the completion of the superhero-themed race.

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DISA-PAC stay in hunt with straight-set victory Story and photo by Randy Dela Cruz

Sports Editor, Ho‘okele Defense Information Systems Agency Pacific (DISA-PAC) took control late in the first and second sets to sweep past Head Quarters Pacific Air Forces (HQ PACAF) HQ 5-O, 2513 and 25-18 on July 23 in a Blue Division intramural volleyball matchup at Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam Fitness Center.

The victory raised DISAPAC’s record to 2-1 while HQ 5-0 are still searching for their first win and fell to 0-3.

“The team made a good effort and was motivated,” said Spc. Jorge Pando, who came up with a few big hits to propel his team. “They really motivated me to hit.

If they don’t pass, I cannot hit.”

In the first set, both teams exchanged points throughout the early stages of the game but with it tied at 5-5, DISAPAC scored the next six points in a row to

take control at 11-5.

From there, the game was never in question and with only a few more points to go, Army Master Sgt. Jeff Klur put the finishing touches on the game by rattling off five straight points while controlling service for the final score of 25-13.

During the last five points, Klur served up four aces to put DISA-PAC up one set to none.

The second set played out almost exactly as did the first with DISA-PAC fighting off a strong effort

by HQ 5-0.

Although HQ 5-0 stayed around much longer this time around, even tying up the game at 18-18, the team fell short once again due to the overall play of DISA-PAC. Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Jenna Welsh’s strong play at the net and backcourt contributed heavily to the win by DISA-PAC. Welsh, who came up with a couple of big aces to go along with a few kills, said that consistent play –

especially from service – made all the difference in the world.

“Serving is the key to winning a game,” she said.

“A lot of times – especially at this particular level of play – serving counts a lot.

If you don’t get your serves, you won’t get any points.”

While Welsh said that she isn’t sure what works for her teammates, before she serves it up, she likes to take aim at a spot or player.

“I can’t speak for all of my teammates, but a lot of people who have a little more experience, we are looking for players to kind of pick on or single out,” Welsh said.

After easily winning the first set, Pando admitted that DISA–PAC found themselves in a dogfight with neither team appearing to back down.

Pando said that winning the second set not only ended the match but also sent a message that when the going gets tough, DISAPAC has what it takes to fight back and win.

“That’s one of the big things about the military,” Pando stated. “We never quit. We can be 10 points down, but the ending point is 25, so that’s where we have to keep going.”

That kind of never-saydie attitude, Pando said, is what the team is counting upon to earn its best season yet.

As long as the team’s players stay healthy, Pando envisions a winning regular season and a possible title in the playoffs.

“I think we have a pretty good team,” he said. “We’re looking forward to a championship game. We practice twice a week, and I think we’re going to be one of the top teams.”

Welsh agreed with Pando and added that as long as they have enough players, DISA-PAC would go far.

“I think we can do it as long as we get six people on the court,” she said.

Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Jenna Welsh of DISA–PAC volleys a shot in play to keep a rally going.

Awana Club to meet at Hickam chapel Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Awana Club The Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) Awana Club will meet at the Hickam Main Chapel, 180 Kuntz Ave., on Sundays from 3 to 5 p.m. beginning Aug. 23.

Awana Clubs are an international, Bible-centered children’s ministry, providing local churches with weekly clubs, programs and training.

The name Awana comes from the first letters of Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed as taken from 2 Timothy 2:15.

The JBPHH Awana Club is for Department of Defense (DoD) families and has a weekly attendance of about 200 youth. The chapel-sponsored club is focused on dynamic and tailored ministries for youth from kindergarten through high school seniors.

Parents can pre-register their children through

the website at http://ow.ly/QixUv or and stop by the Hickam Chapel on a Sunday afternoon in August from 1:30 to 3 p.m. to complete the registration process.

A small donation will to help cover the cost of an Awana uniform, handbook and a small book bag.

The program is supported completely by volunteers.

Because the club is exclusively for DoD families, a high turnover of adult leaders occurs each summer. For information on volunteering, check under the “leaders page” section of the club website.

This summer, the JBPHH Awana Club had 22 junior and senior high school students at the state of Hawaii Awana Merit Camp, the largest number of merit students from any single club in the state.

Fo r mo re infor mat io n, co ntact the Hickam Main Chapel at 449-1754 or Ben and Carmen Rayburg, the JBPH H Awana co mman de rs, at jbphhawanacommander@hotmail.com.

NEX gas stations to use prepay Aug. 1 Starting Aug. 1, all Navy Exchange (NEX) gas locations will be utilizing a prepay system for all cash and check payments.

Dispensers will not be activated until an authorized patron has their cash or check payment completely processed, according to the NEX. Credit card and Military Star Card payments will still be accepted at the pump in normal fashion.

This is a standard practice that is currently utilized by most gas station businesses, according to the NEX.

Phone: (808) 473-2890/2895 Email: editor@hookelenews.com

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Museum celebrates pilot’s birthday Photo Illustration

Anne Murata, director of marketing and business development at the Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, hands a young attendee a prize during the trivia contest.

Story and photos by MC2 Gabrielle Joyner

Navy Public Affairs Support Element Detachment Hawaii The Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor (PAM) hosted a celebration July 24 in honor of Amelia Earhart’s 118th birthday.

Visitors and guests were invited to participate in a “Dress Like Amelia Earhart” look-alike contest, meet with modern women in aviation and browse through the Amelia Earhart exhibit.

“This is an annual thing we do for the local community and they love it,” said Anne Murata, director of marketing and business development at the Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor.

“We like to honor Amelia Earhart on her birthday every year because she was a big fan of Hawaii, and here on

Pearl Harbor she is especially revered because she was an aviator who set all kinds of records that men hadn’t even set, and she did amazing things,” Murata said.

Elizabeth Gipe, a visitor on vacation to Hawaii, brought her two daughters to the Amelia Earhart event and explained that it was a good time for her and her girls to learn about women in history.

“I think it’s awesome that they do stuff like this every year, especially when we just happened to be here during this time,” said Gipe.

“I was telling my little one who was a little afraid to go up to the stage for the trivia game, ‘If you don’t go out there and try, you won’t accomplish, and if you don’t fail a few times, you won’t learn.’ Like with Amelia, she had to go out and push and try until she accomplished what she wanted. I want the m to le arn to take that

chance,” Gipe said.

Earhart made two flights to Hawaii, completing a first solo flight from Hawaii to Ca li fornia in 1935 and again in 1937 in preparation for her around-the-world flight.

“She was a big fan of Hawaii,” said Murata. “She brought a lot of attention and awareness to Hawaii, which helped our visitor industry, and here on Pe arl Harbo r she is e spe cial ly revered because of her history attempting flight right here on Ford Island.”

Members of the Ninety Nines, Inc. were also in attendance at the event.

The Ninety Nines are an international organization of licensed women pilots from 35 countries. The organization was named for the 99 women pilots who made up the charte r, which Amelia Earhart was made the first president.

“It doesn’t matter how old you are. I

got my license at 50 years old,” said Germaine Toguchi, a member of the Ninety Nines and a volunteer at the Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor.

“You can get your private pilot license just to feel what it’s like to take off and land the plane and to be up there in the air, and the Ninety Nines actually do that. They help advance, educate and promote female pilots in this organization,” said Toguchi.

According to Gipes oldest daughter, Victoria, learning the history, life and legacy of Earhart sends an important me ssage to futur e ge ne rations.

“If we don’t learn about people like Amelia, we won’t learn that it’s okay to push yourself, and we will never know what we are capable of,” said Victoria.

Gunnery Sgt. Aaron Jackson (left), a guest judge in an Amelia Earhart costume contest and Marine assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24, hands a participant a prize for the look-alike contest held during Amelia Earhart’s 118th birthday celebration.

A young attendee answers a trivia question.

Visitors take a tour of the Amelia Earhart exhibit at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor.

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Gallery showcase to return Justin Hirai

Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam Morale, Welfare and Recreation The Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Arts & Crafts Center is once again accepting submissions for its yearly gallery showcase. The event is set up to showcase the artistic talent within the Hawaii military community and is open to active-duty military and their family members, Department of Defense civilians, contractors, Reservists and retirees.

There are three categories in which participants can submit artwork. The first category is “artist-craftsman,” which includes any two-dimensional or one-dimensional artwork and crafts.

The second is “photography,” which is any black and white or color, digital or film photographs.

The third is “digitally created,” which includes computer generated visual media, 3-D still imagery and animated imagery.

Each category will be broken up into three age groups: adults 18 years and up, youth 13 to 17 years old and youth 6 to 12 years old. Each entrant is allowed to submit three entries per category, a

MWR Marketing photo

The Tradewinds Entertainment Center will open on the site of the former J.R. Rockers.

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Shakey’s Pizza & more coming in ‘16

Patrons view the submitted art at last year’s gallery opening.

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total of nine if participating in all three categories.

Entries will be accepted from Aug. 1 to Oct. 1 at the Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam Arts & Crafts Center sales store from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Entrants submitting their artwork will need an entry form, which can be found on www.greatlifehawaii.com or picked up from the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Arts Crafts Sales Store. Participants are advised to have two copies of the entry form per submission, as one will go on the piece and the other

Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam Morale, Welfare and Recreation

will be collected for staff records.

All two-dimensional submissions, such as paintings, photography and digital art, must be framed or “wall ready” to be displayed in the gallery. The three-dimensional artwork will be displayed on shelves.

On Oct. 14 there will be a special gallery opening reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., which is designed as an elegant event with appetizers served. Submissions will remain on display at the gallery through Jan. 15, 2016.

The center is located at 335 Kuntz Ave. For more information, call 448-9907.

Your Weekly Fun with MWR Y out h F al l NF L F lag F oot bal l R eg i st ra t io n closes today at youth sports and fitness for ages 5 to 15 years old. The season runs from September to December. The cost to sign-up is $70.

Participants can register online at www.greatlifehawaii.com. FMI: 473-0789.

It won’t open for a while yet, but plans have been revealed for the of J.R. replacement Rockers on the Hickam side of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

MWR announced last week that the contract for the site has been awarded, and the new entity will be the Tradewinds Entertainment Center.

The operators said the center is targeted to open in the first quarter of 2016.

Tradewinds Entertain-

ment Center is to be built and operated by the same owners of Sam Choy’s Seafood Grille on Hickam Harbor. It will offer food and entertainment suitable for families and single service members.

The food segment will be anchored by Shakey’s Pizza Parlor, a casual sitdown dining restaurant with a menu featuring fried chicken in addition to a variety of pizzas.

For those looking for other dining options, Tradewinds Bar and Grill will offer hamburgers, sandwiches, salads and entrees.

Also anchoring the center will be GameWorld, a large arcade featuring

games that award tickets which customers can redeem for prizes. Operators said that the games are designed to provide an exciting new experience on base.

One other feature of the center will be The Baked Bear. Based in southern California, the dessert stop is known for its custom ice cream sandwiches where customers get to choose their cookies for the top and bottom, ice cream center and toppings. This will be The Baked Bear’s first location in Hawaii.

Updates will be posted o n the www.gre atl ife hawai i.co m we bsi te as they become available.

Visit www.greatlifehawaii.com or subscribe to MWR’s digital magazine Great Life Hawaii.

www.greatlifehawaii.com. FMI: starting at noon on event day.

There is no charge to enter. FMI: 473-0789.

473-0394.

Y ou t h F al l C h ee r l e adi n g R e g i st r a t i o n closes today at youth Li br ary K now - Ho w will begin at 2 sports and fitness for ages 6 to p.m. Saturday at the Joint Base 12 years old. The season runs Pearl Harbor-Hickam Library. Evfrom September to December. ery first Saturday of each month, The cost to sign-up is $80. Partic- participants can learn information i p a n t s c a n r e g i s t e r o n l i n e a t about the library and its collecY o u t h F a l l V o l l e y b a l l R e g i s t r a - www.greatlifehawaii.com. FMI: tions. This is a free event. FMI: t i on closes today at youth sports 473-0789.

449-8299. and fitness for ages 7 to 15 years old. The season runs from B e l l y F l o p / B i g g e st Sp l a sh C o n - Sun day is F a mil y D ay will be held September to December. The t e st will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 2 at cost to sign-up is $70. Partici- Saturday at Scott Pool. Partici- the bowling center on the Pearl p a n t s c a n r e g i s t e r o n l i n e a t pants can sign up at the pool Harbor side of Joint Base. This in-

cludes one hour of bowling for a family of up to five people, a cheese pizza, a pitcher of soda and shoe rental. The cost is $30.

FMI: 473-2574.

M W R S u p e r G a r a g e S a l e R e g i st r a t i o n will open Aug. 3 at the MWR Information, Tickets & Travel (ITT) location at the Fleet Store. The cost is $20 to $25 for the garage sale, $25 to $35 for craft/business. Applications are available at www.greatlifehawaii. com, and registration will be accepted at the ITT Fleet Store location.The next garage sale is from

8 a.m. to noon Oct. 3 at Richardson Field. The event is open to the public, and admission is free for shoppers. FMI: 473-0792. $ 1.50 M o nday s will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 3 at the bowling center on the Pearl Harbor side of Joint Base. Bowling games, shoe rental and hot dogs are $1.50 each. FMI: 473-2574.

L a d i e s G o l f C l i n i c will begin at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 5 at Barbers Point Golf Course. Golf pros will be available to offer tips for female golfers. FMI: 682-1911.

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10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at 1306 Porter Ave. on the Hickam side of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The events are designed to showcase Hickam Communities homes, services and amenities, and rent rates that include utilities. Military retirees, Department of Defense employees and members of the Guard and Reserves have an opportunity to live at the base housing area. FMI: 423-7788 or log on to www.hickamcommunities.com/openhouse.

to 3 p.m. at the Hickam Exchange. Children ages 4 to 12 can don a robe and pledge the Jedi oath under the tutelage of a Jedi master. Parents are encouraged to sign up their children early, as signups are limited. FMI: www.shopmyexchange.com.

BOOT CAMP FOR NEW DADS 8 — A boot camp for new dads class will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Halsey Terrace Community Center. Topics to be discussed include holding a baby, feeding the baby and changing diapers. Experienced fathers will serve as coaches for the new dads. FMI: 474-1999 or visit www.greatlifehawaii.com.

SPONSOR TRAINING 4 — A sponsor training class from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Joint Base

70 YEARS OF PEACE AND NAGAOKA FIREWORKS 15 — The U.S. Navy in Hawaii will join the cities of Honolulu and

Pearl Harbor-Hickam Military and Family Support Center (MFSC) Wahiawa location is designed to give a new sponsor the information, resources and tools needed to help incoming personnel and their families transition to a new environment.

Spouses are encouraged to attend. FMI: call 474-1999 or visit www.greatlifehawaii.com.

Nagaoka, Japan in commemorating the 70th anniversary end of World War II in the Pacific at a commemoration on Ford Island, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Fireworks will be launched off the west side of Ford Island. The public is invited to the events, beginning at 4 p.m. and culminating in Pearl Harbor’s first-ever display of Nagaoka’s famous fireworks at 8 p.m. to honor the memory of the war’s victims and to celebrate 70 years of peace and friendship. FMI: www.cnic.navy.mil/70yearsofpeace.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 4 —Hickam Communities will celebrate National Night Out with a block party from 5 to 8 p.m. at Ka Makani Community Center, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The family-oriented event will include exhibits, food, demonstrations, games and other activities. FMI: 853-3800.

CAREER CHOICES CLASS 5 — A career choices class will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at Military and Family Support Center (MFSC) Pearl Harbor. This class is designed to help participants discover the perfect career through personality assessment. FMI: 474-1999 or visit www.greatlifehawaii.com.

JEDI EVENT 8 — The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will team up with

BIGGEST LITTLE AIRSHOW 15, 16 — The Biggest Little Airshow in Hawaii will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor. The event will include more than 100 remote control airplanes and helicopters performing stunts and acrobatics. The event will also include entertainment booths, exhibits and games. FMI: 441-1013 or 445-9069.

PEARL HARBOR COLORS 20 — The Pearl Harbor Colors ceremony from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center will have the theme “End of World War II,” recognizing the strong friendship, freedom and democracy forged in the seven decades since the end of the War in the Pacific.

Disney/Lucas Films to offer a Star Wars Jedi event from 10 a.m.

TERMINATOR: GENISYS (PG-13) When John Connor (Jason Clarke), leader of the human resistance against Skynet, sends Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney) back to 1984 to protect his mother, Sarah (Emilia Clarke), from a Terminator assassin, an unexpected turn of events creates an altered timeline. Instead of a scared waitress, Sarah is a skilled fighter and has a Terminator guardian (Arnold Schwarzenegger) by her side.

Movie Showtimes

Community Calendar

HICKAM COMMUNITIES OPEN HOUSE 1, 2 — Hickam Communities will host open house events from

SHARKEY THEATER

HICKAM MEMORIAL THEATER

TODAY 7/31

TODAY 7/31

7:00 PM Ted 2 (R)

6:00 PM Magic Mike XXL (R)

SATURDAY 8/1

SATURDAY 8/1

2:30 PM Inside Out (PG) 4:40 PM Max (PG) 7:00 PM Terminator: Genisys (3-D) (PG-13)

SUNDAY 8/2 2:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM

Jurassic World (3-D) (PG-13) Inside Out (PG) Ted 2 (R)

THURSDAY 8/6 7:00 PM

Magic Mike XXL (R)

4:00 PM Inside Out (3D) 7:00 PM Max (PG)

SUNDAY 8/2 2:00 PM Jurassic World (3-D) (PG-13)

THURSDAY 8/6 7:00 PM Spy (R)

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Pearl City Peninsula posts another big victory Story and photo by Randy Dela Cruz

Sports Editor, Ho‘okele As hard as the defending intramural volleyball champs Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG) tries to pull away from the pack, Pearl City Peninsula (PCP) is doing everything they can to stay well within striking distance.

On July 23, PCP caught HIANG in a dead heat at 4-0 at the top of the division with a straight two-set win over Middle Pacific (MidPac) “First to 25” at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Fitness Center.

In a dominating effort, PCP lost the first three points of set one but stormed back to post an 11-point advantage on a kill by Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Greg Shedlock.

PCP held a steady lead throughout the first set and went on to finish off First to 25 after a kill by Navy Diver 2nd Class Wesley Lantz touched off a run of five straight points to take set one at 25-10.

“We don’t change a thing,” said Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Nick Arnett about whether PCP is playing from behind or ahead. “Offense, defense, blocking, hitting, serving, and we even try to get the tall guys in the back row and get a chance for the short guys in the front.”

It’s a good thing that PCP stuck to their philosophy because in the second set, the team had to give it everything it

had as MidPac refused to go down without a fight.

Instead of letting PCP slip away early in the set, First to 25 matched their opponent point for point and held a 7-6 lead before finally giving away the ball to Arnett.

Behind by a single point, Arnett’s strong overhand serves sparked a seven-point rally that put PCP ahead at 13-7.

Arnett serves forced First to 25 into committing five hitting errors, which ultimately led to the change in leads.

“I just kept going at it,” Arnett said.

“I go for that back row, and I just keep hitting it as hard as I can and hope I make the target.”

And if Arnett should miss his mark every now and then, he said it isn’t a worry because he has his teammates to back him up.

“That’s what we specialize,” he said.

“We pick our guys in the front and rotate in. We all get a chance at calling plays.”

Once back out in front, PCP immediately started to dominate the action again—gaining a 19-8 edge over the final points.

Besides the team’s outstanding work at serving the ball, PCP’s consistent play is attributed to Masako Larribas, who is the spouse of PCP hitter Navy Diver 1st Class Mark Larribas.

Husband Mark said that his wife is a former collegiate player in Japan, and she is the one that sets the tone and

Pearl City Peninsula hitter Navy Diver 1st Class Mark Larribas (left) goes up for a spike against a Middle Pacific (MidPac) “First to 25” blocker. tempo for the entire team.

“Our team revolves around her,” he admitted. “Jumping up and hitting the ball is the easy part. The passing, the defense, she brings all that together. “ While PCP has passed every test that has been placed before it this season, Larribas said that no matter how many games the team wins, it will all be for naught

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if PCP fails the one ultimate challenge: the showdown against HIANG. “We’ve got to look out for HIANG,” Larribas admitted. “They are the team to beat right now. They’re the big hitters. Everybody knows that. I think we’re going to match up well with them.

I think on our best night, we can beat any team that’s out here.”

July 31, 2015

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Afloat Training Group Middle Pacific wins third straight Story and photo by Randy Dela Cruz

Sports Editor, Ho‘okele Afloat Training Group Middle Pacific (ATG MidPac) got goals from Tech. Sgt. Mauricio Ramos and another from Fire Controlman 1st Class Jeffrey Nogueira and let their defense do the rest as the team scored a 2-0 win over Shipyard Raptors on July 25 in a Summer Soccer League game at Earhart Field, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

ATG MidPac held a decisive edge over the Raptors on shots on goal but had to settle for the shots

by Ramos and Nogueira to gain their third win in three tries, while the Raptors fell to 0-2.

“I missed two or three wide open goals,” Nogueira admitted after the game. “In the first half, they (Raptors) were playing good defense, so we didn’t have as clear a cut. In the second half, they started playing us forward, so we kind of took our chances.

We had a lot more speed than they had in their defense.”

Although the team’s advantage in overall speed and quickness was apparent from the start, the Raptors smart defense was able to thwart practically all of the ATG MidPac’s attempts

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except for one.

During one frenzied attack, Ramos was the man on the spot as he found an open seam and connected on the first score and a 1-0 lead for ATG MidPac. “It’s always important to get ahead early,” Ramos said about breaking the deadlock. “You get an early goal, and you can play keep away the rest of the game.”

Ramos said that his put-away shot was more about him being at the right spot than about making an awesome move.

“You just got to get the right touch,” he said. “One of our other strikers had a good touch and I put it in the goal.”

The goal stood up through halftime before Nogueira would double the team’s lead early in the second half.

Just as with the first goal, Nogueira said that the shot was a result of taking whatever the other team’s defense allowed.

“They made a mistake of not marking,” Nogueira pointed out.

“So I had enough time to control the ball, think about it and still kick and score.”

The victory kept ATG MidPac in a two-team tie for first place with Shipyard’s “A” team, which competes under the name of Challenger.

Earlier in the day, Challenger,

which has many players from Shipyard’s 2015 intramural soccer Joint Base championship team, defeated Coast Guard to also raise their record to 3-0.

While ATG MidPac certainly has the talent and personnel to stay in contention throughout the entire Summer Soccer League season, neither Ramos nor Nogueira are expressing any concerns about dealing with the pressure of having to win it all.

“We’re just trying to come out here and have fun every week,” Ramos said. “We’ll just do our best.”

Meanwhile, Nogueira said that it is just too early in the season to start thinking about championships.

Instead, Nogueira said that he will start to think about it when the team is ready to cross that bridge.

“In the beginning, it’s always to have fun,” Nogueira stated. “We’ll see by the end of the season if we have a competitive team. By then, we’ll know if we’re going to go all the way or we’re just having fun.”

Operations Specialist 2nd Class Isaac Orozco (right) gets his head on the ball to try and keep possession for Afloat Training Group Middle Pacific (ATG MidPac).

Miso tahini udon combines Japanese, Middle Eastern flavors

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If by some quirk of your taste buds you ever find yourself simultaneously craving both Japanese and Middle Eastern food, this recipe is for you.

Both miso and tahini have long culinary histories. Miso, a salty paste made from fermented soybeans, dates back at least to 6th century Japan, and earlier versions existed in China as far back as the 3rd century B.C. The origins of tahini, an oily paste derived from ground sesame seeds, are a bit unclear though sesame has been cultivated in the Middle East for about 4,000 years.

Miso and tahini are also fantastically flexible foodstuffs.

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While miso often gets stuck in the soup ghetto, and tahini finds itself regulated to serving as a dip ingredient, they each can be used in a variety of dishes, such as this one.

There are actually quite a few variations of miso tahini sauces floating around. This recipe is a simplified version of one that originally appeared in “Japanese Foods That Heal” by John and Jan Belleme.

Miso Tahini Udon (Serves 2-3) 1 pa cka ge of ud on nood l es (usually about 9 ounces) 4 tablespoons of white miso

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3-4 tablespoons of tahini 2 tablespoons of brown rice vinegar 1 tablespoon of mirin Cook the udon according to the instructions on the package.

I normally don’t recommend adding oil to the cooking water when making pasta, but udon is very sticky so it might be a good idea to add a tablespoon of olive oil or sesame seed oil. Right before the udon is finished cooking, scoop out a cup of the water and set it aside. When the udon is done, drain and rinse in cold water.

To make the miso tahini

sauce, place the miso, tahini, brown rice vinegar, mirin and half of the udon cooking water in a large, microwave safe bowl and stir. Microwave the mixture on high for 30 seconds, stir again, and heat for another 30 seconds. Repeat this process until the sauce is all gooey. It shouldn’t take more than two minutes total.

By the way, preparing the sauce in the microwave is just a suggestion. You can also prepare it in a pot on the stove, such as the pot you used to cook the udon. Just be careful not to overcook.

Add the cooked udon and the rest of the cooking water to the miso tahini mixture, and proceed to stir everything together.

Serve immediately. To ramp up the Japanese side of this fusion dish, top with a generous sprinkle of furikake and green onion.

If you have leftovers (I rarely do), there is some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that miso tahini udon doesn’t always reheat well. The good news is it tastes really good cold.

(Ho`okel e a ssi sta nt ed i tor Brandon Bosworth blogs about food, fitness, philosophy, marti a l a rts, a nd other topi cs a t www.agentintraining.com.)